Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 164 of the 1920 volume:

Name Class Date J. T. Morris and Dr. Clark Table of Contents Dedication to Dr. Caiiiphcll 6 The Argo 7 Trustees 1 ] Faculty 13 In Alemoriani 24 College Scenes 31 Seniors ' . 35 Juniors 39 Sopliomores 55 Freshmen 59 Honor Roll 62 Alumni 67 S. A. T. C 75 Athletics 85 Famous Sayings 103 May Day 104 Clubs 106 Organizations 1 10 Mock Commencement 116 Who ' s Who 118 Lecture Course . . . ■ 119 The Camouflage of Shirley 120 Recital 121 Chronology 124 THE yl%GO Volntne Fijteeti Puhlished The Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty IV zstminster College New IVihnington Pa. 191CJ IViis hoo. is io ' vifigly dedicated, to Our good frie?id and class advisor James Oscar Campbell hy the Class of nineteen hundred and t ' penty 6 7 A loftier A RGO cleaves the main Fraught -zvith a later prize. Argo Staff 9 The Argo ' J ' he Argo is the annual pnljlicaliiMi of the Junior Class al Westminster College. The present nunil)Lr is the iifteenth that has been puhlished. Last year there was a great deal of (liseussion as to whether it should ])j pu].)lished. The elass felt that eonditions were sueh as it n.iight be wiser to eease the ])u])lieation until the war was o -er. This year we faeed a still greater i)r()blini. Not onlv was tlu ' war still in progress but we faeed the fael that all of (nu ' fellows were either in the Arm_ - or belonged to the S. A. T. C. The Faeully had some douljts of the ability of the girls to issue the book, but as the elass did not seem disposed to drop it, the I ' aeult}- did not interfere with the arrangements. We ha ' e had a strange year and this has furnished us some unusual material for our book and we trust that gives us an exeuse for publishing it e ' en though our mode of presenting it is not remarkable. We are glad to ha ' e the op ' pe)rtunity of gi -ing to our friends our impressions of the year 1918-1919 and we hope that it will gi e them some idea of our college life at ' estminster. 10 Board of Trustees FIRST SYNOD OF THE WEST Term Expires 1919 Rev. J. A. MacDonald Youngstown, O. Rev. E. M. Milligan, D. D Pittsburg, Pa. J. J. PORTSK, Es-. Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1920 Rev. D. R. Trumbelll East Palestine, 0. Hon. James Galbr ath Butler, Pa. R3V. W. M. French New Bedford, Pa. Term Expires 1921 Rev. C. I). Fulton, 1). I) Beaver, Pa. Rev. .J. W. WiTHrRSPOON, D. D Pittsburg, Pa. Robert Trimbls, Esq. Sewickley, Pa. Term Expires 1922 Hon. J. A. McLaughry, LL. I) Mercer, Pa. Rev. D. F. McGill, D. D., LL. D Pittsburg, Pa. Hon. S. S. Meiiard, LL. D. Pittsburg, Pa. SYNOD OF PITTSBURG Term Expires 1918 Rev. J. Cl ' nton K ' Stl::r, D. D Houston, Pa. John G. Pew, Esq. Pittsburg, Pa. A. C. Dinkey, Esq „ Philadelphia, Pa. Term Expires 1919 Rev. E. C. McCown Mt. Lebanon, Pa. Rev. W. D. Irons, D. D McDonald, Pa. E. M. Hill, Esq Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1920 Rev. J. D. Rankin, D. D Pittsburg, Pa. Rev. McElwee Ross , McKeesport, Pa. T. J. Gillespie, Esq ; Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1921 Rev. R. E. McClure, D. D Blairsville, Pa. E. P. Douglass, Esq McKeesport, Pa. G. E. F. Gray, Esq Pittsburg, Pa. SYNOD OF NEW YORK Term Expires 1919 Rev. W. M. Hopping Buffalo, N. Y. Rev. F. B. Murch, ph. D Providence, R. I. H. H. Parrish, Esq Cambridge, N. Y. Term Expires 1920 Rev. James Parker, PH. D Jersey City, N. J. D. H. Safford, Es ]. Salem, N. Y. Rev. J. AlviN Campbelll Washington, D. C. 11 2 0 Term Expires 1921 Rev. H. K. Galloway Bovina Center, N. Y. Adam Cormack, Esq. Buffalo, N. Y. Hon. Josiah A. Van Orsdell, LL. D Washington, D. C. Term Expires 1922 Rev. W. S. McClure, D. D South Kortright, N. Y. Henry Smith, Esq Paterson, N. J. Leonard Argesinger, Esq Johnstown, N. Y. ELECTED BY THE ALUMNI Term Expires 1919 Howell T. Getty, Esq New Wilmington, Pa. George Z. Hosack, Esq Carnegie, Pa. Term Expires 1920 Rev. J. K. McClurkin, D. D Pittsburg, Pa. Walter M. Lindsay, Esq _ Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1921 James P. Whitla, Esq Sharon, Pa. Prof. Chas. B. Robertson, Lit. D. Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1922 J. TuTNER Moore , Esq Reading, Pa. James A. Chambers, Esq. New Castle, Pa. ELECTED BY THE BOARD Term Expires 1919 James H. Lockhart, Esq Pittsburg, Pa. W. T. Pierce, Esq Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1920 D. W. McNaughner, Esq Pittsburg, Pa. Rev. a. R. Robinson, D. D. Pittsburg, Pa. Term Expires 1921 James W. Grove, Esq ,. Pittsburg, Pa. Hugh Kennedy, LL. D Buffalo, N. Y. Term Expires 1922 D. C. Wills, Esq ■ Cleveland, 0. Samuel N. Warden, Esq _ : - Mt. Pleasant, Pa. OFFICERS OF THE BOARD Rev. a. R. Robinson, D. D., 5804 Wellesley Ave., Pittsburg, Pa President W. T. Pierce, Esq., Park Building, Pittsburg, Pa. : . Secretary David W. McNaugher, Esq., Monongahela Bank Building, Pittsburg, Pa Trea.surer John R. McCune, Esq., Union National Bank, Pittsburg, Pa. Treas. Permanent Fund PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE Rev. D. F. McGill, D. D., LL. I). Hon. S. S. Mehard, LL. D. Rev. J. C. Kistler, D. D. Samuel N. Warden, Esq. W. T. Pierce, Esq. J. J. Porter, Esq. Rev. J. K. McClurkin, D. D. D. W. McNaugher, Esq. Rev. W. D. Irons, D. D. Rev. A. R. Robinson, D. D., Chairman COMMITTEE ON FINANCE John R. McCune, Esq. R. K. Aiken, Esq. James H. Lockhart, Esq. S. S. Mehard, LL. D. T. J. Gillespie, Esq. Died, February 4, 1919. 12 The Faculty Our Faculty is old and gray. They seem to all have grown that way. Miss Stone and Geppie think they ' re youn But, then, perhaps they ' re slightly stung. They ' ve sort of had to douhle up. In order not to interrupt McQuistion ' s fine financial schemes. At least that is the way it seems. Shott teaches Physics, Ed, and Psych, Tit upc German, Greek and the like; And yet where can a bunch he found. As good as our Faculty all around? They ' re kind and patient with jnipils slow And try their ])est to make things go. They never make us shed a tear; I ' ve hearfl they even call us dear. The Music Faculty we don ' t know so well But then they sim]:)ly must l e swell. At least their pupils practice much We judge so for their noise is such. Take the thinnest, take the smallest, Take tlie broadest, take the tallest. We love them, each and every one, And now this little ditty ' s done. 13 14 PRESIDENT W. CHARLES WALLACE. D. D. Here ' s a health to tlie Adiuiuistrat ' uni ! fEr salute thee ■leith hii h e.vallatiuii . ' Westminster College must have thought that Septtmber 20th, ioi ' ' . was her birtlulav for she received Dr. Wallace and us instantaneously. Since then the progress of the school has been astonishing. In another year, we must diseml)ark from the ship of learning and leave Dr. Wallace alone at the helm. However, we have no fear for we know that he will i)ilot her thru. Broad-minded, ambitious for the College, generous, and kind is our President and under his guidance the future of Westminster is assured. 15 MRS. ALICE L. STROBRIDGE Dkan of Women MuculuHter College, Univermty of Minnesota Mrs. Strobridge — with her thor- ough under.standing of girls, kind, sympathetic, perfectly fair and square — all this combined with ef- ficiency; what more could we ask? She came to us at the middle of the year, gained the confidence of the girls and was mothering the Hillside home before we were aware of it. She is always anxious to please, ready to help, yet firm to the smallest detail in the en- forcement of the -Hillside regula- tions. The pots and pans stray from their roosting place.? on the kitchen shelves no longer than is necessary to play their part in the after war industry of fudge making. After a sojourn in some far country, if you feel neglected upon your return to the Hillside, fail to register in the Big Book. This will assure publicity by means of the bulletin board. The girls all have learned to ap- preciate and love Mrs. Strobridge and we would like her to stay with r.s for always. CHARLES FREEMAN Dean and Professor of Chemistry B. A., Allegheny; M. A., Ibid.; Ph. D., Ibid. One always makes Dr. Freeman ' s acquaintance as soon as he arrives in College and he can count on a good friend all the time he is here. Doc holds his sway in three stages of purgatory whence sulphurious smells emerge, but his students seem never the worse for their ex- periences in there. It is a great trial to the girls that he thinks so poorly of them. Nevertheless they only admire him the more because he does not ad- mire them and they are very glad that he condescends to allow them to attend his classes. Yet lie ivds kind, cr if severe in (III (J hi , The love he bore to learning vas Ihe fmilt. 16 a 2 0 ROBERT GRACEY FERGUSON Professor Emeritus of Biblical Literature B. A., Jefferson College; D. D., Washington and Jefferson; LL. D. Ibid., LL. D., Monmouth Dear Doctor Ferguson! What one of the alumni or students is not familiar with his kind smile and cheery word of greeting. ' We find him always interested in and sympathetic with every- thing in our college life. The old Westminster Soirit is embodied in Doctor Feiguson; his en- thusiasm for the college traditions, his hearty re- joicing in all her victories, his kindly interest in each one of the students have endeared him to all our hearts. JAMES McAllister shaffer M. A., Westminsier Prof. Shaffer — the man feared by Freshmen and loved by Seniors. Why? Because the better you know him the more you like him. We admit that he was pretty fierce in our Freshman year. His little habit of expecting promptness as well as a faint gleam of understanding in Math made us stand in awe of him. Many a one has felt the lash of his tongue on failing to know the cos.y sin.z or some such thing. But we know him better now. A good, jolly man, as fine as you make them, is the verdict of his Junior friends. JOHN ABRAM SHOTT Professor of Psychology and Education Ph. B., Ohio U.; Ph. M. Ibid., M. A., Harvard No-one who has not had a class with Professor Shott can appreciate him. He certainly knows his subjects in Education and Philosophy and does his best to hammer a little knowledge into the wooden heads of his students. He is sincere and conscientious in his duties and he makes earnest pleas for study for truth ' o sake. But still we gazed and still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew. 17 a 2 6 JAMES OSCAR CAMPBELL Professor of History B. A., Mt. Union; M. A., Harvard; D. D., Mt. Union Now here we have one of the most accomplished members of our Faculty. Not only does he know History, International Law, Sociology and numer- ous other things of this sort, but there is not a spot in Pennsylvania, Ohio and other surrounding states that he does not know. You could not men- tion a town, of twenty inhabitants, in which he does not know someone. He teaches History with much emphasis and it is our own fault if we have not got the perspec- tive. His only fault is that, he likes Junior Orations and we can scarcely forgive him this. JAMES D. BARR Professor of Bible B. A., Westminster; M. A., Ibid.; Pittsburg Theological Seminary Perhaps no other member of our Faculty so thoroughly impersonates the spirit of the subjects he teaches as our Professor of Greek and Bible. His manner of quiet reflection in the class-room, the clear-cut directness, simplicity and originality of his thought and his gentle winning personality all tell of a soul that continually breathes the fresh unsullied atmosphere of an age far removed from our modern bustle and fret; and of a spirit completely at peace with itself and the world. WILLIAM W. TROUP Professor of Greek B. A., Heidelberg; M. A. Ibid. Behold the metamorphosis of Troupie. He has changed from German to Greek. Perhaps his calm, deliberate manner would not suit the Ger- man of to-day, but we cannot but feel sorry for those who have never had the good fortune to study the beauties of German Literature with him. He makes a good friend and is always will- ing to help. He has his little peculiarities as well as the rest of the faculty. He is fond of an argu- ment and is delighted to find someone to argue with him. New-comers are always interested in his manipulation of his glasses. Many have tried to count the times that they are removed during an hour, but reliable statistics are still lacking. 18 2 MISS SARAH J. KNOTT Professor of English B. A., Adrian; M. A., Ibid. The girls never fully appreciated Miss Knott ' s influence at the Hillside until she left, but all realize now how much she meant to them. She was all that is good and kind ; sympathetic in trouble and ready to help at all times. We are g-lad that she is still with the College in the capac- ity of English Professor and we still look upon her as our friend and advisor. WALTER E. ROGERS Professor of Biology B. A., James Milliken; M. S., U. of Iowa This is only Professor Rogers ' second year, but we all know and admire him already and we like to think that he belongs to Westminster. There is never any danger of going to sleep in his classes. He is wide awake and moving and ex- pects every one else to be awake at least. Teaching Biology and such things is not the only thing he does well by any means, for he is the best skater in the College and is as good a tennis player as he is a skatei-, and we are sure he also has a good voice for singing, if Pop Shaffer would only let us hear him. RODGER F. GEPHART Professor of Latin and French A. B., Swarihmore; A. M., U. of Petui ' a.; Ph. B., Ibid. A face with gladvess overspread; Soft smiles, by human kindness bred; And seem ' iness complete, that sways Thy courtesies, about thee plays. Extensive travel and study have increased Doctor Gephart ' s ability as an instructor, while his kindness and sympathy invariably win the confidence of the students. He is a smiling and contented man ; contented — yet not without ambi- tion, for he is continually striving to reach the next stepping- Stone. 19 CD 2 0 ELBERT R. MOSES T. K. A., School of Onttory, 1900; U. of Wooiifer. 1905; Ph. B., Muskingum, 19()7. Professor Moses has just returned to us after an absence of more than a year. We welcome him even though it does mean Orations to us poor, persecuted Juniors. We have not yet had any ex- perience, so we l;now nothing about it; but Pro- fessor Moses has piloted many a class through these waten and he says it is a pleasant journey upon which we will look back with delight. Perhaps we will after it is over. Anything is jwssiblc in this world. We feel that the Sophomores have a great priv- ilege in taking their first Public Speaking under Prof. Moses. If they are diligent and absorb his instructions, they will at least be able to pi ' o- nounce A ' s correctly. MISS LOUISE STONE U. of Berlin, 1910-11; Paris, 1912; Ph. B., U. of Chicago, 1917. Tho Miss Stone has been with us only a short time, she is well known among the students. She is ever ready to stop for a friendly chat with us, allowing no gulf to exist between teacher and pupil. Miss Stone is an able instructor in the Romance Languages, having enhanced her University train- ing by repeated summers in Europe. We are glad to number her among the Faculty of Old West- minster. W. W. CAMPBELL Director of Music B. A., Westminster; M. A., Ibid. W. W. Campbell has successfully filled the posi- tion of Director of the Department of Music at Westminster for a number of years, and is un- doubtedly one of the most respected and admired membeis of the Faculty. Although his attentions are centered chiefly in music students, he takes a very great interest in all college activities. As an instructor in Voice Culture, Prof. Camp- bell ranks among the first. Su.Tice it to say that a keen ear, thin tongue, firmly set but yet loose jaw, perfect pitch and unsurpassed breath con- trol are some of his accomplishments. These are the things he strives to have his students master and on which he con;.inually harps until perfection is attained. All in all. Prof. Campbell is a favorite in any way you figure him, and the Class of 1920 wish him long years of continued success and happiness. 20 F= P=? a 0 EDWARD F. KURTZ Professor of Violin Mr. Kurtz is not very well known by most of the college students, for we seldom get a chance even to see and much less to hear him. He is well known in this part of the country for his wonder- ful playing. His pupils are very enthusiastic about his teaching. He is director of Kurtz Orchestra, which is considered one of the best in this part of the country. We wish Mr. Kurtz would stay with us longer at a time, so we could become better acquainted with him. MISS NONA YANTIS Professor of Pianoforte and Harmony B. M., Patton Seminary Many words would prove insufficient to tell of the personal charms of Miss Yantis. That which might seem cool reserve to one at first meeting, upon acquaintance, is found to have hidden un- derneath an entirely pleasing nature. Ever ready to laugh at a joke, altho it be at her own expense, showing unsurpassed sympathy and patience with the faults of her wayward pupils, she has become one of the most popular of our Faculty members. As regards her musical ability, one can scarcely express its completeness. Her touch so smooth, her speed so rapid, and her keen interpretation, enables us at once to recognize the artist within. Would that words could e.xpress with what ad- miration and esteem we regard her! MISS MARY DOUTHETT Professor of Pianoforte B. M., Westminster Well may Westminstei ' be proud of this alumna of her College of Music. Miss Douthett is well known as an artist and has won the praise of many able critics and music lovers. As a teacher, she may be strict though sympathetic with our feeble efforts, and away from the Conserve we know her as a jolly companion and a happy addi- tion to any .social gathering. 21 a 6 JULIAN WILLIAMS Professor of Organ Playing Who ' s any busier than Mr. Williams? We never see him that he isn ' t in a hurry. Indeed, many of the college students ask who he if. because they have had no chance to become acquainted with him. One thing we do know about him and that is his fondness for recitals. If you don ' t believe it, consult the New Castle papers. He is a pipe- organ instructor of marked ability. His work as an artist is noted for his wonderful technique and expression. Although his pupils in other places and his position as organist arid choir director in the Trinity Church, New Castle, keep him busy elsewhere, we would like to see more of him here. J. A. C. McQUISTON, D. U. Business Manager Dad McQuiston ably deaned the Hillside this fall. Before the arrival of Mrs. Strobridge, he was our capable assistant dean. Thiough his kindness, our impromptu reception was held the evening before the boys were mustered out. We must not forget the many things he did for the girls during his dormitory life. One and all know and like him as a pleasant man and a gen- tleman. He is always ready and willing to help in any way in which he is able ,if a student calls on him for aid. MARY SHAFFER A. B., Westminster, ' 13; Music, ' 13-19 If you feel like a good game of tennis or basket- ball, or a race over the ice, just call on Mary. There is no sport in which she does not excel. She has most ably conducted the girls ' military training this year and previous years have shown us her value as a Basket-Bail Coach. We consider ourselves fortunate, indeed, in having her as Physical Director for the girls. In her capacity of Secretary in the College of Music, we find her ever at her post and ready to see that we are at ours. 22 2 MISS CORINNE MERCER Secretary of the College B. A., Westyninster Miss Mercer has been with the college for sev- eral years in the Department of Music. This year, however, we who are pursuing the classics have had opportunity to discover that a sunny disposi- tion lies under her ciuiet reserve. She has often cheered our troubled spirits with her sincere smile ; and those who know her find her a true friend and companion. MRS. HENDERSON W. Va. State. Normal, 1890; L. I., Peabody Normal, 1895; B. L., University Nashville, 1896. As a clever salesman will tell you that each garment is the latest word in fashions, so we might present Mrs. Henderson as the latest word in books. Although the .Junior Class has devour- ed the greater part of the contents of the library ere this, we still find some occasions to go there, when we are very generously helped to whatever we desire by the genial librarian. Altho ' the soul of silence herself, Mrs. Henderson does not allow herself to be disturbed by the noisy library-goers, but hands out the books with the same smile for every one. In Flanders Fields In Flanders fklds the popi)ies l)lo v Between the erosses, row on row, That mark o;u jjlace ; and in the sky The larks, sliH l)ra -Lly sinj iny, lly. Scarce heard amidst tlie guns heh)w. W ' c are the deack Short (k ys ago ' e hvc(k fch (ktwn, saw sunset glow, Lo -ed and were lo ed, and now we lie In F ' landers helds. Take up our (|uarrel with the foe. To vou from falling lian.ds we throw The torch : — lie vours to hold it high. If ye break faith witli us who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow. In Flanders helds. — Till; Forum 24 27 0 HALL BRAHAM PAUL SIMISON 29 31 32 34 Senior Class CoT.oRS : Blue ami Gold Officers : President Elizaljctli Crawford Vice President Ruth Stewart Secretary-Treasurer Gladys Rose 35 f==l P=? CS-CD 2 0 Senior Class History ' Lii ' cs of (jrcat men all rciu ' md us, li e can make our iii ' cs suhlimr. And dcpai ' t ' uiti leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time. Tlie cnlant lustre of the initial appearance of former classes was somewhat dimmed by the exceeding lustre and bril- liancy, minus the green pigments, of the clafs of ' 19.. We had no sooner made manifest our a])i]ity to take the most important place in tlie social, as well as literaiy circles of the school, when we found it necessary to show our supremacy in other fields. In the annual flag rush we were more than successful in keep- ing our cherished flag far al)() ' e the inferior heads of our opponents. The only event to mar the gay brightness of the victorious scene was the insolent and unladylike advance of the female members of the defeated class. We, unpretentious vic- tors, still found ourselves competent to protect our persons from the :icious attacks of the girls. Our Sophomore year passed in a manner entirely befitting a class with such a promising beginning. Our class, always foremost, was not behind in the greatest crisis which depleted our ranks but not our etflcienc} , when ovu coimtry entered into the great struggle. In spite of the stirring events which affected the whole world, our class still found time to ' oice its convictions con- cerning the great proljlems of the day. Ouietly and with jjower we took our places, for the last time, in the halls of our beloved College. The vear has passed not without its trials; but 011 the whole, very successfully. Just as all great things come to an end, so this class will soon go out from Old Westminster. We feel confident in pre- dicting a career for each memlier whicli will (|uite e(|ual that of the class as a whole. 36 38 Junior Class Colors: Red ami Black Flower: Aiiicrican Beauty Motto : Q iiand meiiie Yell : Ala ge ne ge ne ge nac Ala ge ne ge ne ge nac Whoo rah, whoo rah Red and Black. Song : So here ' s to 1920, Faithful and lirave, Here ' s to our classmates Every lad and lass, And here ' s to red and black, 1)oys, Long may she live, Standing for the glory Of onr Junior Class. Class Officers : President Jean Campbell Vice President Lois McClure Secretary Lillian McDonough Treasurer Belle IMcCormick 39 F=l 1 0 Junior Class History The largest, best looking, most peppiest class in the his- tory of Westminster College — which one is that? — why the ilhistrions class of 1920, who have come, ha e seen, and have conquered all the glor_ ' there was to he had since thev honored the institution with themsehes. Did we follow anv rules laid down by 1919 posters? No! and who has not heard of that unsuccessful year of initiation? As Freshmen we won oiu flag- rush and again, as So])homores, we did the same thing, e ' en though greatlv hindered b_ - the interference of our sister ( ? ) Senior classmen. Along about this time the Sophomore girls, exercising their initiative, brought about conditions in which the upi)er classmen spent a sleei)less night in a vain endeavor to bring about apologies. At the end of that vear the Sophomore girls so successfully dogged the footsteps of Freshmen that a frolic was imi)ossible. As our Junior vear dawned we found we were not so numerous as we were in previous years. But Ouand meme we decided to launch our Argo and in the face of many ob- stacles a staff of girls was elected and an Argo started. E er since our Freshman vear we ha e had a good showing in all branches of college athletics. Then, too, our class has always pulled together in everything and we are confident that no one will be disappointed in the record that the class of 1920 will make in Westminster ' s Hall of Fame, 40 a 2 0 MILDRED ALLISON New Bedford, Pa. New Castle High Scientific Course; Secretary House Government, 3; Y. W. Cabinet, 3; Argo Staff; Class Basketball, 1, 2, 3. Her nick-name is Hap and how did she get it? By always smiling and being happy, of course. Brown-eyed, red-cheeked and — fat, but she doesn ' t care; she goes on eating everything in sight anyway. Mildred came to school, took a good look at all courses offered and then settled down to Chemistry, and is absorbing all its unknown qualities in earn- est. We are looking for her to make the school fam- ous by some day compounding a solution that will r.ccomplish some impossible thing for the good of the world. AUREL ANDERSON New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High Classical Course; Y. W. Cabinet, 3; Varsity Basket- ball, 1, 2, 3, Capt., 3; Volunteer Band; Chorus, 1, 2; Assistant Editor Argo. What kIii: icills to do tnid ii Is H ' i ' .st ' .s , vii-tuousesl, di cieetest, best. When New Wilmington High School shook the spicy contents of its class of 1916 on the threshold of Westminster, there was in it then a curious com- bination of good looks, brains and good nature. In Aurel we find a composite mixture of f hese qualities. She is a girl who never hesitates to do her duty and, looking down the years, we see her in India, the land of her birth, teaching and helping the people, with the same enthusiasm with which she goes in for basketball. That is Aurel ' s principle — the same at- tention to work as to pleasure. 9 % PAUL BASTRESS Sharon, Pa. Sharon High Crescent Club; Scientific Course. This pink-cheeked (?) Son of Sharon entered Old Westminstei ' with us and has been a credit to our class. Bones has a happy faculty of successfully paddling his own canoe without feeling compelled to cry aloud in the streets or publish a book on How I Got My Start. This quiet member of our class, although not an epitome of knowledge, is a splendid student and has delved deeply into the Science of Chemistry and the problems of the fourth dimen- sion. During the present year, Paul has been re- plenishing his private exchequer by means of the unlucky frequenters of the book-store. 41 F=? 0 JEAN STOREY CAMPBELL Classical Course; Vice Pres., Y. W. Cabinet, 2, 3; Class Pres., 3; Volunteer Band, 2, Sec ' y., 3; Class Basketball, 1, 2. She doetli little kindnesnes, Which most leave undone or despise; For naught that sets one ' s heart at ease, And giveth happiness or pence, Is low esteemed in her eyes. Our Jean with her cheery smile and greeting has brought new life to many a careworn (?) student. vShe can, however, be very sober and industrious when work is to be done, or, when a business meet- ing has been called. Many have contested with her, but all in vain, for the upper place in the ethereal heights. To this member of the class and of Westminster ' s Volunteer Band we wish the greatest success in the work to which she purposes to give her life. MARTHA COOK Poland, 0. Rayen High Classical Course. Martha is one of the distinguished members of our class because she came clear from Poland to join us in our Sophomore year. She was known her first year as a town girl. Then she cast her lot in with the Hillside girls. Although a little reserved at first, she soon made friends with everybody. At the same time a good student, she is always ready for any fun that ' s on foot. Ever since she entered College she has shown a decided preference for people or things beginning with Don. We wish her the best of luck as she looks forward to the time when she will be a Dona. ROY CONWAY New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High Scientific Course; Class Basketball, 2, 3; Track, 2; Kelly Club. Pib is our long, lean, lanky member and one for whom everybody has a good word. His height is only exceeded by his good nature. The ease with which he can tilt the ball into the basket has won great fame for himself and his class on the basketball floor, his only interference being the roof of the Gym. Besides delving deeply into the mysteries of the various laboratories, one finds him busily engaged in the office of the Globe Printing Co. Neither does Pib neglect his part in the field of co-education. We will say for him that he is an all around man and one of whom our class of 1920 is proud. 42 a 2 REBEKAH CRAWFORD New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High Philosophical Course; Chorus, 1, 2; Ass ' t Art Ed. Argo. Do you know Becky ? Well, if you don ' t, we ad- vise that you hasten to make her acquaintance, for Rebekah is a person well worth knowing. Jolly, good- natured and friendly, Rebekah is the center of many a social gathering where her interesting ideas and witty remarks make her popular with all. Rebekah is not always frivilous, for she can be very dignified at times, especially in the classroom. Here her at- tentive manner never fails to impress her teachers and this probably accounts for some of Becky ' s good grades. y DONALD DONLEY New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High Scientific Course; Kelly Club. Diddle is one of the quieter members of our class, and also one of the most industrious. He spends many an afternoon working away in those awful chemical labs and actually seems to enjoy it. One of his chief delights is taking pictures and another is co-educating. And it certainly can be said that in both these he is very adept. HELEN FERGUSON Washington, Pa. Xenia High Classical Course; Class Basketball, 1; Class V. Pres,, 1 ; Business Manager Argo. At first Helen was known as Kraeer ' s sister, but she soon made herself known for her own sake. She entered right into the spirit of the school of her an- cestors and led in all class scraps and enterprises. Helen likes dramatics and has shown in quite a few plays. She was so good at managing things, that the very important position of Business Manager of the 1920 Argo was thrust upon her and she is filling her place with ability and efficiency. Helen makes friends everywhere and we are glad to have her in our illustrious class of 1920. 43 a 0 ROBERT FOSTER Shushan, N. Y. Cambridge High Crescent Club; Scientific Course; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, 3; Volunteer Band, 2, 3; Varsity Football, 3. At first we were all somewhat puzzled with this big, sober boy from Shushan. After we became ac- quainted with Bob we found that this mask of seriousness was only surface deep. Bob has ably shown his ability in the debating and football squads. He has a mind of his own and many original ideas which he isn ' t afraid to express. And so to this big- hearted lad we predict a biilliant future, for has not one of his professors said of him: That boy has a good head ? CATHERINE V. FUEHRER CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. 1 . T. H. S. Classical Course. 0 tell me, where did Knty live? And ivhat did Kafy do? And was she very fair and young? And yet so ivicked, too? Katy lived at Connellsville before she came to Westminster and what she did, we hate to say: She went to Muskingum, but she stayed only one semes- ter and then she made tracks for We.stminster, con- vinced that she would be satisfied to remain here the rest of her life. Everybody that knows Katy, knows her as a true friend for her motto is always, Others First. We are glad to have her back in our class once more, especially since she brought another of our class- mates with her. Everybody loves our Class Kitty. V LILLIAN GARVIN New Wilmington, Pa. Classical Course. Our little Lillian came to dwell in this cosmopoli- tan center the fall of the same year the class of ' 20 arrived. Being a maid of wisdom and discernment, she immediately decided to link her fortunes with ours. She looks quiet and studious, but beneath that calm exterior lurks the spirit of fun. She is also possessed of rare executive ability. In her, we find a warm friend and loyal member of our class. 44 a 2 0 HOWARD GIBSON Belcher, N. Y. Belcher High Crescent Club; Scientific Course; Track, 2; Class Basketball, 2, 3. On the twentieth of September, 1917, from out of the wilds and rugged waste places of Belcher there came a mighty youth, known far to fame among the damsels of the region whence he sprang. Thither he came, and cast his eyes upon the fair ones here and saw that they were fair, but that to his eyes the maids of Belcher ranked fairer. In consequence thereof he has eschewed dates and the like and has applied himself to books with great and remarkable assiduity, until his name has become nearly — but not quite, a synonym for knowledge. His well known upper deck and fo ' castle stride may be seen at fre- quent intervals navigating the campus. We doubt not that Gibby will land a marvelous damsel in his native heathei ' , and become a magnate to the native metropolis. THOMAS JOHNSTON New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High Kelly Club; Class Treas., 1; Class Basketball, 1, 2, 3; Football Manager, 3 ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, 3. A fcis.9 or a blow, always bestow; And Angels will guard you wherever you go. Timothy is a member of the famous town gang- so an outsider mustn ' t say too much about him, but from hearsay he must be so ie boy. They say his accomplishments are varied. He did splendidly in football this fall and was good in the class basket- ball team. Then he ' s pretty good in his classes if midnight oil (?) counts. But Tim has that (often found) weak point — the ladies — that ' s where he feels at home. If you want the straight dope on this ask him about how he was Shepherd-ed last summer while away from home. MILDRED JONES Pittsburg, Pa. Allegheny High Philosophical Course; Ass ' t Literary Editor, Argo. No person is perfect, and Middle is no exception to the rule, but her good qualities so overbalance the others that one scarcely notices them. Mildred is unfailingly sweet-tempered ; it takes a lot to make her angry, and, even then, she cannot remain so. She is a loyal member of the class and often dispels our gloom by her incessant giggling. Tennis and dancing are her favorite means of diversion. Com- paratively fevv ' people know her well, but those who do, realize her value as a true friend. 45 F= F=? 1 0 JOHN LEWIS Sharon, Pa. Sharon High Crescent Club; Scientific Course; Class Sec ' y 2; Varsity Basketball, 2, 3. When the members of the Junior Class learned that the editor-in-chief elect of the Argo would con- tinue his military studies instead of returning to Westminster in the fall of ' 18, they were both sorry and proud. They were prouder yet when Jack re- turned in the uniform of a lieutenant. Jack has been a loyal member of our class ever since we entered Westminster and a powerful factor in all inter-class scraps. Last year he played on the best basketball team in Western Pennsylvania and won renown for the Blue and White and this year he is still doing a great deal in pulling more honors for our illustrious basketball team. EDITH LUSK New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High Classical Course. Edith is a quiet, demure little girl whom few of us know very well. But some things we do know she studies Greek, morning, noon and night; she never goes to classes without her lessons; and, more re- maikable still, she never cuts. Altho Edith has not yet indulged in co-education, we feel that ere long some fortunate youth will fall under the spell of her brown eyes. ANNA McBRIDE CoRAOPOLis, Pa. Coraopolis High Scientific Course; Varsity Basketball, 2; Manager, .3; Class Basketball, 1, 2. Her eyes are sapphires, set in snow. There are some things that we won ' t ever know, but we do know that Anna will always be the last person in the dining room for breakfast. Her strong right arm is always ready to help out in class scraps and this accomplishment has earned for her the name of Powerful Katrinka. Anna is a born lead- er and insists on holding her own with everyone. She is an awful tease and when her eyes twinkle knowingly, beware. She has successfully managed the Varsity girls ' basketball and sees to quite a few things be-sides her studies (?). We all thought Anna ' s heai ' t was with her Navy Gob but she seems quite happy with her ex-soldier man. 46 LOIS McCLURE New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High Classical Course; Volunteer Band, 2, 3; Class V. Pres., 3; Glee Club, 2; Chorus, 1, 2, 3; Varsity Basketball, 1, 2, 3. Among the students at Westminster, Lois is recog- nized as an all-round college girl. Besides acquitting herself remarkably well in the regular college course, she finds time for music, is a star player on the girls ' basketball team, and is also a member of the Student Volunteer Band. She is always ready to have a good time, and gen- erally makes a mei i y time wherever she goes. Last of all, she had delved deeply into the mysteries of co-education. Of course she says very little about it, but if you want to become acquainted with a certain lieutenant, just ask Lois. BELLE McCORMICK New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High Scientific Course; Class Treas., 3. Belle is a daughter of New Wilmington and be- longs to the happy bunch of Town Girls. This quiet, little, curly-headed Miss, with her ready smile, is very independent, but always ready to help, or take her share of any task to be done. All who know her, value her friendship highly. Belle never shirks her lessons and takes special delight in French and Chemistry. She has shown her athletic ability by playing basketball. The class of ' 20 unites in wish- ing her a happy and successful future. A violet by a mossy stone, Half hidden from the eye; Fair as a star, ivhen only one Is shining in the sky. LILLIAN Mcdonough Cheswick, Pa. Sharpsburg High Scientific Course; Varsity Basketball, 1, 2, 3; Capt., 3; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 2, 3; Treas., 3 ; Sec ' y House Committee, 3 ; Athletic Editor, Argo. At first we thought her a trifle distant and hard to understand, for her manner was reserved and her words few. But before long we began to realize that behind those big brown eyes lay an inexhaust- ible supply of talents and goodness. Her first start- ling venture was in basketball. When skating season arrived, Lillian daily starred at the Cut. In the Spring she was in the forepart of the racket crew. What can ' t she do? And this isn ' t half of her. She has never been known to shirk any responsibilities and these have been many, nor to be untrue to a trust. 47 1 F=l F=? a 2 0 CLARA M. McDowell LiNwooD, N. Y. Leroy High Classical Course; Class V. Pres., 3. Maiden with the meek hrown eyes. In whose orbs a shadow lies. Like the dusk in evening skies! If for nothing else Clara would be famous for her (liniple.s. They simply spoil all chances for her io look too quiet and studious. One of her great special- ties is keeping a secret; however, if you tease her too much about Red and Black, don ' t expect her to keep her temper, too. Clara possesses a number of admirable traits and in her three years here has won for herself Friendship, esteem and fair regard, And praise, her just i-eward. MARY .JANE McKNIGHT New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High Classical Course. Oil, what may man ivitl in liini hide, Tlio ' (uif cl 0)1 the unl ivard side? — Shakes peare. Who would think to look at the calm exterior of this fair maiden, that behind those gentle blue eyes, her mind is very busy plotting fresh mischief? But, as you doubtless know, appearances are often deceit- ful; and so it is with Mary Jane. Despite her inno- cent demeanor, she is always ready for fun, cuts classes without a qualm, and likes nothing better than a stroll along the cinder path. She always finds time to help a friend out of ti ' ouble and has a friendly word for all. ELIZABETH McLUCKIE Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Belleview High Scientific Course; Art Editor, Argo. Tlie iiost innocent Freshman of our class was she. The way she lias changed is some mystery! One iroiiders at first ivhat makes her hair fluff ' , But really, believe me, it is no bluff. The getting of lessons worries her ne ' er at all. But when grades are published Iter ' s never are small. Her one greatest joy is the making of fudge Which she gives all her friejids with never a grudge. The Art Editor of our Argo she ' s been And so hard did she work that she ' s grown quite thin. The best loved expression used by our Bets Is, Let ' s do something tvild. Coyne on, girls, oh let ' s! 48 7 ; 1 2 0 ISABEL MOORE New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High Classical Course. Three years ago as we began our career at West- minster, a happy, good-natured girl joined our ranks. Isabel came to us from New Wilmington High School, where she was valedictorian of her class. She is a bright, studious girl, and during her three years of college life her intellectual ability has not decreased. She is ever willing to help those not so talented as she. One must not think that Isabel devotes all her time to study. She is a jolly girl and always ready for a good time. Her one fear in life is that she will miss some fun. JESSIE PAYNE Crafton, Pa. Crafton High Glee Club, 1, 2; Oratoria, 1, 2; Philosophical Course. In the Fall of 1916, Jessie dumped some things into a trunk and came up to Westminster to have a jolly, good time. And all who know Jess know that she has succeeded in this worthy aim. She has only two weaknesses, one a great love for pecan rolls, the other the passionate desire to own an English bull- dog. But in spite of these, or perhaps because of them, Jess is a mighty good friend and loyal to all whom she loves. In fun, a splendid playmate; in study, a great help ; in trouble, a true friend. Jessie is the best kind of a pal one could possibly have. RUTH PENBERTHY New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High Philosophical Course. Ruth is a little dark-haired girl who came into our class during its infancy. Those who are not ac- quainted with her may consider her quiet, but they are mistaken, for she is lively and full of fun. She is always on the move, and likes to whisper when whispering is not allowed. Although she is consid- ered studious, she does not mind missing a recitation i.ow and then. Especially is this true in the Spring when the Sugar Camp is open. Taking all in all, Ruth is a good sport and well liked by everybody. 49 2 0 GLENN PATTERSON REED Houston, Pa. Cannonsburg High Crescent; Classical Course; T. K. A. President, 3; Inter-Class De bate, 1, 2; Varsity Debate, 1, 3; Class President, 2; Volunteer Band; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, 3. That most illustrious youth comes from the land of Houston in the County of Washington in the State of Pennsylvania. His successes in college have been along many and varied lines. No debater would dare refute his arguments; audiences sit spellbound as a result to his oratory; and as a student his marks are unexcelled. His depth of thought is remarkable, but his greatest achievement lies in his ability as a Kidder. Freshmen all receive their lessons in co- education from Reed. Over-looking his greatness and his superiority, we all count Glenn as a true friend and as one to whom we can always pay our respect and honor. He ' s An honest man, almost free from sin, Fun and mirth ivithout, a warm heart within. CLAIRE ROBINSON New Castle High Scientific Course; Class Sec ' y, 2; Holcad Staff, 2; Vice Pres. Cercle Francais, 3. Her brow was white and low, her cheeks yure dye. Like twilight, rosy still, with the sun-set. We are proud to have within the realms of our class such a girl as Claire, who holds her own as a conscientious and thorough student. Claire tries — Oh, so hard not to allow anything to stand in the way of her lessons, but at times she is persuaded to indulge in some fun and jollifications. One very noticeable characteristic of Claire ' s is her fondness for The Land of Nod. Finally we must not forget her kindheartedness and thoughtfulness for others which is continually shining forth. PARKER ROSE New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High Kelly Club; Classical Course; Class Basketball, 2, 3. Posie registered in the Classical course but has always specialized in co-education. Even the arduous life of the S. A. T. C. barracks couldn ' t keep him away from Jane. We have yet to see Parker miss a Saturday afternoon stroll in spite of collegiate or military duties. Westminster will always be indebted to Parker be- cause of his endeavors to impress upon Freshmen their full responsibilities by means of moon-light recitals, country excursions, etc. In addition to these activities, Parker plays class basketball and has help- ed manage the football teams in an efficient manner. 50 1 a 0 MARY ALICE SCOTT AspiNWALL, Pa. Aspinwall High Classical Course; Basketball, 1, 2, 3; Literary Editor, Argo. She seemed as happy as a ivuve, That dances on the sea. If you know anyone at all at Westminster, you know our Sputzer. You couldn ' t miss her al- though she thinks she is the quietest girl in the class. She has red hair and all the temper that goes with it. She is here, there, and everywhere — never still a moment, always sighing — not for new worlds to con- quer but new mischief to do. She has many ac- complishments; she can dance, ride horse-back (?), play tennis, and write literature for the Argo, — and her singing — Melba herself might well envy her voice when she starts her vaudeville interpretation of Way Down in Iowa. JAMES D. SHANER CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. CON NELLSVILLE HiGH Crescent Club; Sec ' y-Treas., 3; Scientific Course; Class Treas., 2; Baseball Manager, 3. Dick came to us from the sunny south and he well represents it in his sunny disposition. Last Jan- uary Dick felt the call to service and enlisted. He was transferred a great deal and finally was dis- charged last November with an appointment to West Point. Dick stayed at West Point a short time and decided the life was too strenuous there. He hand- ed in his resignation, it was accepted, and now we have him back with us again. Dick never accepts less than A ' s in his exams and we wonder how he does it for — did you ever hear of a scrap or any excitement around that Dick wasn ' t in the center? And then, too, you know he spends considerable (?) time with Kitty on Saturday afternoons. RUTH STEELE Washington, Pa. Washington High Classical Course: Editor-in-Chief of Argo; Secretary Cercle Fi ancais, 3; Class Basketball, 3. Here is my insufficient spiel about our Editor, Ruth Steele. She has a systematic zeal, that makes her brain go wheel by wheel, in a logical reel. She made the Freshmen hearts congeal, when she wrote about that deal, in which they gave us no meal. She made them feel just like an eel, to think that they gave us no meal. Her friendly nature she would conceal, but yet her kindly smiles do steal about her eyes and make you feel, that as a friend she ' s worth a deal. If you will look I ' m sure you ' ll see, that ' tis her hand upon the keel, that ' s given this book its stamp and seal. 51 1 F=l F=? a 2 0 GERTRUDE WILSON Pittsburgh, Pa. Fifth Avenue High House Committee, 1, 2; Treas. Cercle Francais, 2, 3; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1, 2, 3; Sec ' y, 3; Chorus, 2; Advertising Manager Argo; Vice President Class, 2. — iC ie ivas one Fit for the model of a stiitudry. Impulsive, high spirited, vivacious, — the finest type of American girl — this is Shirley — the charm- ing heroine of the famous Junior class, Camouflage of Shirley ; but in plain words she is simply — ' trude. She is all of that and lots more. ' Trude is active on the Y. W. cabinet, keen on cabaret shows, expert at catching mice and quick at losing her temper. Now can ' t we all just see Gertrude in her assorted moods laboring amongst heathen in far off India? But we know she can accomplish anything in the wide world upon which she sets her heart; so we ' ll hold our breath and wait to see her come out on top with flying colors, always loyal and true to the school which sent her into the world. ANNA STEWART Arnold, Pa. Arnold High Philosophical Course; Chorus, 1. Although not of the House of Stewart which har, been in our midst for some time, nevertheless Anna is a welcome addition to our class. Seemingly quiet, An na is ready for any good time going on, as those who know her will testify. Co-education has not fig- ured greatly in her life here, but we have reason to believe that Anna is not altogether hostile to the other sex. Her eagerness for the incoming mail testifies to this fact. Anna is an entertaining talker and her desire to please makes her a friend woith having. JOHN W. HICKMAN Houston, Pa. Cannonsburg High Scientific Course; Crescent Club; Chorus, 1, 2, 3; Glee Club, 1; Department Quartet. Hick, the John McCormack of Westminster, is in our midst again. He came strutting back in full- fledged serge uniform with some red stripes on the arm. For the benefit of our Music department, as an additional shining light in our class, we welcome him back. Even if Hick wishes that life were one big ice- cream cone we feel certain that Hick will succeed in anything he undertakes. 52 a 0 GALEN HOVER New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington High Kelly Club; Scientific Course. Galen is one of the most studious of all the indu.s- tiious class of ' 20. He soon distinguished himself in the field of Chemistry. At present it is his great delight to replace broken apparatus for some dis- gruntled would-be chemist. During the summer of ' 18, Uncle Sam heard of this rising young chemist and decided he needed Galen ' s aid to help win the War. Accordingly, Galen went on a vacation and after receiving thorough instruction in Squads East and West in old Virginny, he was stationed at Cleveland, 0., in the Chemical Warfare Service. Galen ' s work there ended shortly after the close of the War and he has again returned to Westminster to resume his old place in the Junior class. SAMUEL McCULLOUGH Scientific Course; Kelly Club. Sam, as we call this dignified -Junior, is one of a kind that is in a class by him- self. He is very droll, very conservative and inclined to be witty, if possible. Sam takes part in the athletics and especially in football. He really scares you by his vicious look, when togged out in football paraphenalia ; but how nice he looks when he happens to fuss a little. He, like a proverbial cat, is sometimes prone to nocturnal wanderings, and has inclinations, which affect him occasional- ly, to visit the fair sex at the Hillside. We predict a successful career for Sam and feel sure that he will be as glad to have been a student at the Blue and White school, as we were to have him with us. WALTER WIGGINS Indiana, Pa. Indiana High Scientific Course, Van Club. Protected safe from every harm. Lived Wiggie on a big peach farm. Then one day he got big and brave And came to learn his path to pave, With knowledge of a different type, Than that of apples and peaches ripe. He left US for the Big World Strife, And joined himself with Navy life. And now he ' s back among our number Altlto he ' s often lost in xlumber. May his cheeks alicays be pink as the peaches, And his life a success ivherever it reaches. HAROLD THOMPSON 53 2 ili FRESHIES! OBEY! iSfiSfilfilfiyFltfitfi WESTMINSTER FRESHIES. Watch Your Step BEWARE! X COMMANDMENTS TO THE VERDANT BOYS if; TO rz fi ' CO-EDS OF LIKE HUE 1 Thou shalt not set thy coal bar e clod hoppers on the ver- dant sward of the Campus. 2 Thou shalt at all times be pro- vided with matches for the ac- commodation of your superiors in the college world. 3 Thou shalt not enclose thy hands within the folds of thy garments. Concealment leads to suspicion. 4 Thou shalt not aspire to the good graces and fellowship of ladies of the upper class. 5 Thou shalt on Wednesday, Sept. 26, wear a black shoe lace in place of thy vivid cravat. 6 Thou shalt under no conditions seek the shelter and comfort of a grand stand at any ath- letic event. 7 Thou shalt within the first ten days of college pay a visit to the novelty emporium of Deut 1, and must address him by the above respectful title. 8 Thou shalt not keep company with a Freshman girl, since a concentration of vivid color is injurious to the eyes. 9 Thou shalt give vent to thy ex- uberant spirits in beautiful songs at chapel service. 10 Thou shalt not — under penalty of discomfort upon sitting down — molest these signs or break these commandments. THE MIDNIGHT 2 Thou shalt not concentrate on youths over 16 years of age. Thou shalt not wear any jew- elry except safety pins till after the flag ru h. 3 Thou .shalt arrange thy front hair in 3 electric curlers from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. Tuesday and Thursday of the week begin- ning Monday, Sept. 24. 4 Thou shalt wear thy hair down thy respective backs from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. Wednesday and Friday of week beginning Monday, Sept. 24. 5 Thou shalt on Tuesday, Sept. 2-5, bind a green ribbon around thy slender ankle. 6 Thou shalt possess, borrow or steal a coat with a loud lining and wear same wrong side out, Wednesday, Sept. 26. 7 Thou shalt on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 26, convey all food to thy mouth with the sole aid of a spoon. 8 Thou shalt not contaminate thy youthful complexion by use of any skin beautifier. 9 Thou shalt laugh heartily at all of Pop Shaffer ' s crude jokes and unblinkingly smile at any sarcastic insult hurled at thy soft spongy pate. 10 Thou shalt talk for five minutes to any Apollo-like youth — i. e., a Sophomore — on Tuesday, Sept. 26, on the Campus be- tween the hours of 4 and 5 p. m. RECKONING In consequence of non-compliance with the above gentle (?) requests Signed by BEWARE The Paddling Machine The Cold Plunge The Bald Head The House of Horrors The Roaring of Bellowing Bull The Flag Rush 1920 !fi IfiifiifiifitRyiSliWESTMINSTER FRESHIES, READ iillifiifiSJiyHfiyi 54 Sophomore Class Colors : OruJii c ami Blade Officers : President Hazel Phipps Vice President Marion Freed Secretary Marion Dannheiser Treasury Dorothy Ralston 55 F=1 F=? C3-0 2 0 Sophomore Class History In the Fall of loi , vhile the war was in fnll swing, the members of the class of ' 21 took their places in the ranks of the college as green Freshmen. Howe er, it took us only a short time to become acclimated and thus to become filled with the Old Westminster Spirit. Soon after our arri al we became aware of the Sophs who made themselves (|uite conspicuous bv their liigh com- mands and murderous threats. W ' e longed for the opportunity to show tliis proud, boastful class tliat we were not as- green as we api)eared. but that our verdancv was due to the reflection of the grass upon which we trod. Our first class scrap was the Hag-rush. In tliis we were greatly outnumbered ])y our antagonists, but nevertheless would ha ' e won, had it not been for a lucky fluke, which gave the decision to the class of ' 20. In basketball it was (|uite easv for our fellows to show their superioritv bv ' an(|uishing our ri als with a decisive score. But the hardest fought of our class battles was the tug-of-war. Due to the Herculean strength of ])oth teams, the contest ended in a tie. Suffice it to sav here that oui ' class was well represented in varsity football, basket])all, and debate. Once more the class of 21 appears on the scene, but this time as Sophs. Much to our sorrow, we find that our ranks have been sadly depleted, due to the World War. We, as a class, are doing out utmost to maintain the ideals and u])hold the traditional glory of Westminster. May our future conduct show that we are ever striving toward the ful- fillment of this standard. 56 58 Freshman Class Colors : Green and llliitc OFFlCIiRS President Viee President Secretary Treasurer . . . Harold Ivistler . . Helen Harbison . . . Mabel Stewart Fillmore Campbell 59 l=t F=? C3-0 2 0 Freshman Class History The class of 1922 entered Westminster ' s sacred portals tx inconspicuously. In fact the populace were unaware of our presence until, on the morning of Octoher first, nineteen eighteen, A. D., thev emerged from their respective domiciles and the ludicrous Soi)homore posters loomed hefore thejr eyes. The Freshmen confessed it the best joke of the season, and the kindl} ' adx ' ice in said p,osters could scarcely be taken seriously. Three niglits afterwards, while the town was peacefully obliv- ious to midnights re elry, the dauntless Freshmen sallied forth and gaily bedecked the sidewalks with green paint. After the disbanding of the Student ' s Anny Training Cor])S, the ranks of our class were greatly increased. The Sophs looked once upon the might v arra ' and departed from their usual custom of nocturnal visits. By our actions, knowl- edge, and general principles, the So))hs knew by intuition that the frrshics needed no coaching. We are bound to become more conspicuous and more wide- ly recognized, . midst the throng of college activities, we do not intend to ])e placed in the dusty corner of semi-o])li -ion, and The Old Westminster Spirit w ill be good enough for us. 60 61 0 Alumni In the Service Ai;n:R, Wade Dinsmork, Pli. D., ' 09, Major. Andrkvvs, Frank, ' 14, First Lieutenant. Brnnet, Neal a., ' 09. Rerrv, James Gi.Exn, ' 18. nR. ii. . i, Male, ' 13. Br.miam, Leonard ' ., ' 17. I!r() n, Robert R., ' 10, Lieutenant. Bryan, Rev. Robert R.wmond, 10. Chajilain. lh i:RS, I loKACE G., ' 95, Cajjtain. Camimjeel, Joseph O., ' 17. Cal ' C.hev, Re ' . F. M., ' i I, Chaplain in iM-ance. C KIST •, k AEiMi .M.. 1 4. Cei ' .eaxd. W ' lij.i.vM D.w ' ii), Al. 1)., 05, Akijor. CooiM ' .R, John A. W ' ., ' 96, Ahijor. Cooper. James S., ' 10, AL D. Coulter, Harry G.. ' 13. Coulti;r. J. . EDRo , ' 17, Seeond Lieutenant. Duff, Wieeiam ' ., 18. Edgar, Rev. H. D., ' 96, . .M. C. A. War v ' ecretary in France. Edgar, Re ' . James H., ' go, ' . AL C. .V. War Secretary in Franco. EvERii. R ' i Re ' . Wn.Ei. M J., 06, Cliaplain. Fair, Fare L., 17. Finney, Clarence M., ' it. Fulton, Alexander Harper, ' 02. Galbraith, Rev. Rop.ert F., ' 07, Y. M. C. A. Service in France. Grier, Rev. James H., ' 02, Y. AL C. A. Service in 1 ' rance. Grltndish, William L, ' 16. Hankey, Daniel C, ' 09, First Lieutenant, France. Hart, W lter R., ' 16. Hearn, Edward French, ' 07. Henderson, Arthur W ' ., ' 07. Henderson, Allen W., iH. 62 . HooN, Meri. R., ' 14. Hood, Rockrt T., ' 09, First Lieutenant. Houston, Frank C., ' 02. Houston, Fred C, ' 08. JevvEL, Wieijam Artirtr, ' 16, Lieutenant. Keith, Rev. M. Wieson, D. D., Clia])lain in France. KiRKBKiDE, Arthur, 17. KiRKBRiDE, Raymond, ' 13. LosTETTER, Eare K., ' i8. Love, Preston A., 05, Second Lieutenant. Martin, Wieeiam J.. ' 14, First Lieutenant. McCeurg, Raeph D., ' 17. McCrumb, Fred R., ' 17. McKay, John G., ' 07. McKeevey, Joseph Vance, 02, First Lieutenant. McNaughEk, Joseph H., 15, Lieutenant. McNaltgher, Wieeiam Harper, 12, Lieutenant. McOuisTON, Daniee H., ' 15, Major. McOuiSTON, CiTAREES M., ' l6. Mercer, John M., ' 16. MiEEER. Rev. Fare D., ' 02, Y. M. C. A. MiEEER, H. RussE ' EE, 9Q, Y. M. C. a. in France. Miehoeeand, John S.. ' 09. Y. M. C. .V. Service in France. Moore. Fitz R., ' 16. Park, Andrew T., ' 09, Second Lieutenant. Phvthion, Daniee E.. 14. Press, Wieeiam Carson, ' 04, Chaplain, Hospital L-nit in France. Reid, Rev. a. B., ' 01, Y. M. C. A. Work in France. Reno, Edward M., ' 07. Sankey, Ceaude, 13. Sampson, Eugene, 10. Scott, C. R., ' 15. Shaffer, 0 ' En Y.. ' 15. Shieeds, Henry M., ' 16, Corporal. 63 SiMisoN, Paul, ' 09. Simpson, Charles Ward, ' 15. Smith, Robert F., ' 17, First Lieutenant. Sniff, Cecil E., ' 17. First Lieutenant. Stewart, Lawrence M., ' 15. First Lieutenant. Stew art. J. Leon. rd, ' 13. Tallant, Richard Earl. ' 14, Second Lieutenant. Tannyhill. Newton AlE.x., ' 06, First Lieutenant. Thompson, Lloyd. ' 04, Major. ' each, Robert Wells, ' 95, Y. M. C. A. Service in I ' rance. X ' ixcent, .Vrthlr p., ' 16. ' ooDS, C. Scott, ' 12, Second Lieutenant. Undergraduates Acheson, Chad Anderson, Norman Armstrong, Clyde A., 2n(l Lieut. Bennett, J. Gordon Bush, Harvey B. Button, Fred Button, Alfred Cannon, Chauncy Clark, Bruce Coleman, Harvey Conway, Roy Cox, Harold CuMMiNCs, Clarence W., Lieut. Dart, Earl E. Dixon, Harold E. t Dixon, llen W. DoRNAN, Robert tDouTHETT, William G. Down ey, Lawrence Edmunds, George L., 2n(l Lieut. Eddie, Edgar S., Corporal t Ferguson, L. Kraeer tFoRBi ' S, Russell For NO F, Louis Fredrick FuRST, Gordon Garvin, Jay Gedeon, George, 2nd Lieut. Gillingitam, Dale Hamilton, John, Corporal Hamilton, Robert P. Hastings, D. Fleming, 2nd Lieut Hickman, Jolin W. Hover, Galen M. HoEZLE, Stephen, Ccjrporal Holland, Tim O., Corporal Houston, Victor Huston, Edwin M. Hover, Ralph 64 F=l F=? 2 0 Ir.o, DoNAi.n H. Kaufman, Claudf Kkcarise, R. 1 . tlxivRR, James Law, GlEnmek P. Lewis, J. B., jnd Lieut. Locum-, Lawrence Lucas, J. Haroeh Lynn, Harr - I . Martin, Georce Elmer Martin, Robert C, ist Lieut. Martin, Georce U. McCoMB, Thomas R. M C C O R M I C K , C II A R EES McCrEary, Kenneth K.. 2nd Lieut McGran. John T. McKnight, W. James McLaughrEy, Wieeiam, v er eant M C M U RR a ' , W A E E A C E Mc] Jinn, Ney McNaugher, Wieeiam, Sergeant ATechun, George Francis AliEEER. David MiEEiGAX, Lawrence, vSergeant AIiNTEER, V ' ictor Neae, George W. Nevin, McDile PiTZER, James R. Po R ' I ' E R E I E ED, E ' I ' R E T ' I ' PORTEREIEEH, WiEEARI) J. Randolph, J. Wiebuk Raney, Irvine, ist Lieut. Reed, Fred R. Richards, J. Ceifford Schenck, Cyrie Shaner, James Dick Shatto, Powers SiiiErvDS, Arthur L. Simpson, Howard C. Sergeant Smith, Robert Smith, Samuel McC, ist Lieut. Stedman, Royal Stewart, Raymond Stewart, Robert C. Stoops, Richard, Sergeant Strathearn, R. J. Toy, Clarence Tribby, Edward V each Trimble, Eugene E. Vance, J. Claire, 2m Lieut. Vickerman, C. M. Wallace, Ralph Wherry, John Vivian Wierman, Allen Wiggins, Walter J. Wilson, Raymond R. Williams, Mere Woods, C. V., Corporal Die(l in Service tGraduated i8. 65 The Psalm of Life [As paraphrased by a student of Assiut College, Egypt. — Wiliamson] Relate iiir not in sad digits. B.vistriicr is hut a void halliiciiiafion. For the s irit is cxf ircd that snoozes. And artieles are not what they apj ear. Mr. Williamson read to his hoys in Egyi)t the poem, Barljara Frietche, and requested thcni to write as much of the story as they remembered. One I)()y wrote: Stonejall Waxon was marching through a town when he saw a ])anner in a window. Fire that Flag he said, then Barbara ) { her head out the window and said, don ' t fire vour countr - s !)anner; Fire me. Then Stone- jail Waxon was ashamed and said, wlio pulls one grey hair out of that bald head, dies like a dog. ;ii : A voung ladv, who did not es])ecially care iov her admirer, was ach ' ised that, in order to get rid of him, it would be necessary to insult him. Upon his arrival he proceeded to make love to her. To this she responded. I do not care three skips of a louse for you. Downcast, he wrote something in a book which was lying on the table and departed. Later on opening the book, she found : leas told I ' X a lad in lier oivn honse Tliat she eares for lue. not fliree skips of a louse. Hilt I did Jiot mind ivliat she said Sinee a ■:coiiian must talk of -ichat runs in her head. :♦; ; I FOR SALE I i •♦I A Large Xumljer of 1919 Argos. :♦: The only mistake we made in this publication was the ])rinting of some of Jawn A. McGosh ' s supposedly clever satire. H H You can cut out that page, i i j ; Class of 1 91 9. : ; 66 F=l P=? C3-Q 2 0 The Alumni For the ]:)ast several years the Alumni ha e had no share in our year hooks. We feel that there should he a closer relation- ship hetween our Alumni and tlie present student hodw In the hope that we may help hrinj - about this greater friendship we are glad lo institute ;ui Alumni section in oiu hook. Since there is not sufficient space to mention all the illus- trious members of our Alumni, we ha -e tried to choose those who are representative and whom we know to be interested in us. We, a s students of the old institution, are i nan gu rating- some ])lans, in which we need ' our help, members of the West- minster Alumni. We need ' our Ixjosting and your ach ' ertising and we need _ ()ur money. Remember that you graduated from one of the best schools in the best surroundings possible. Back up that school and make it a bigger, better college. We are proud of our . lumni ; make us prouder. We thank you for all you ha e done for us as a school and for making for us a good reputation as followers of } ' ou. 68 F=l F=? C3-0 2 0 W. B. Anderson Dr. Anderson is well known among United Presbyterians as a missionary, a speaker, and a man of God. He has used his life for India, where he was engaged in educational work and missionary evangelism un- til his health failed. Since coming home he has been asso- ciated with the Foreign Mission Board and as secretary is still engaged in behalf of the work on which his heart is set. ISABURO Joe Takasika This gentleman from Chone- Ken, Japan, is an alumnus of Westminster of the class of ' 96. He is associated with the gov- ernment of Ja])an and though we have been unable to receive exact information we know he is doing credit to his Alma Mater in the land of ihc i-isiiig sun. 69 W. W. Campbell The Junior Class can never express half the gratitude they feel toward Prof. W. W. Cami ' bell for the way heJias stood back of iIkui this year. There is nothing we ]ia ' e undertaken with which he has not helped. He has been tlie Rock of Refuge for the members of the Argo staff in all kinds of trouble. He coached onr play, The Camouflage of Shirle -, in a manner that left nothing to be desired. W ' e, Juniors, ne ' cr knew liini before, but we know, now, that anyone who does not know him misses one of the bi ' st things in our Col- lege. Aloreo er, coaching our play is not the only thing he has (IfMie for us. He gave a bentht concert for the Argo and lKlj)i.d us willi our book in man - ways. Some of the best ideas we ha ' e in the book have come frotn his suggestions and he very kindl}- endures all the noise we make in the Argo room. Pie has been more than kind in helping us with l)usiness details of which we knew nothing and we ha e de])ended upon lu ' m to help us out of every difficulty. Professor Cami)bell showed his faith in us and manifested a real desire to help us when we were most discouraged, and we feel that we can never express our gratitude and appreci- ation. 70 Prof. W. W. Campbell 71 F=l F=? 2 0 J. Henry Swearingen Dr. Swearingen is pastor of one of the most flourish- ing churches in the Northwest. He has a broad world vision and his church is noted for its missionary zeal and achievement, having workers in many lands. He was a graduate of the class of ' 91 and Westminster is truly proud of a man of such sterling character and insight as Dr. Swearingen. E. L. McCowN Although only out of seminary ten years, Rev. McCown has accomplished much as a church organizer and preacher. In 1909 he was called to the St. Cl air congregation, a small church of some one hundred and seventy-five members. Now he is pastor of a church about six times that size which he has built up from this small beginning. Rev. McCown was graduated from Westminster with the class of ' 06. J. K. McClurkin Dr. McClurkin has been called the Dean of Pitts- burg ' s ministers. He is an educator as well as preach- er, having taught at Geneva and Westminster Colleges and Allegheny Seminary. He has been pastor of the Shadyside church for twenty-five years, building it up from a mission congregation of twenty-seven to its present membership of over one thousand. It has been well said that he has changed it from a mission church to a missionary church. Westminster is glad to claim him for an alumnus. W. E. Porter Judge Porter, a prominent lawyer in the city of New Castle, is a man of high principles and sterling char- acter. In his recent term as judge of Mercer County he made the county dry and is well known as the man who put the booze out of New Castle. Westminster College and the class of ' 89 are glad to claim him as their own. { 72 F=1 F=? CjO 2 J. Turner Moore Mr. Moore, who was recently elected to the Board of Trustees, is one of our alumni who has been very suc- cessful. He is engaged in the steel business. He made a visit to our college this Fall and has shown a keen interest and a great desire to help. We are very grate- ful to him for his interest and encouragement to our class in publishing our Argo. W. R. Dickson Dr. Dickson, of the cla.ss of ' 90, is one of the many Westminster Grads with the colors in France. He joined the American Expeditionary Force last August and received the commission of Captain. He is still over there doing credit to Westminster in the Division of Hospital and Sanitary Trains. He has an enviable practice in McDonald, Pa., where he has lived for nearly twenty-five years. Elizabeth McLaughrey We are proud to have among our Alumni such a woman as Dr. Elizabeth McLaughrey. She entered the medical field at a time when it was hardly considered a woman ' s sphere. But her energy and ability .soon won for her the confidence of her many patients. She now has a large practice in New Castle and is Head Physi- cian of the Overlook Sanitarium, New Wilmington. Thomas P. Trimble Thomas P. Trimble was a member of the class of ' 91 and during his college life gave promise of his present brilliant career. He is Judge of the Orphan ' s Court of Pittsburg and has capably filled this position for several years. Men like Judge Trimble are holding up the honor of the old school. 73 9 O -.2 0 James W. Stewart Mr. Stewart is one of our oldest alumni, having been graduated with the class of ' 05. Not only as an alumnus but also as a former member of the faculty, -lie is doubly inter- ested in Westminster. And the College has more than once received indication of this interest in a very substantial way. Dr. Donaldson has made a name for himself in the medical profession. He is on the staff of the West Penn Hospital, Pittsburg, and is considered one of the bast surgeons of that city. He was graduated from Westminster in 1902. Judge Van Orsdell is an alumnus of whom Westminster may be truly proud. A graduate of the class of ' 85, Dr. Van Orsdell won his way to distinction in the field of law and is well deserving of the many honors which have been given him. He is now judge of the Superior Court in Washington, D. C. Reid Kennedy, of the class of ' 89, is a vigorous man of business who has won a place of distinction in the financial world by his energy and nobility of character. He has always been a hearty supporter of the College. Tlie Junior Class wishes to express their gratitude to Doctor Ferguson and to acknowledge the help lie has been to them in their work on the Argo. He has helped us especially in the Alumni department and we take this oppor- tunity to show him our loving appreciation. Doctor Donaldson Judge Van Orsdell Reid Kennedy 74 J. THATCHER MORRIS In Lieutenant J. T. Morris, commanding of- ficer of the Westminster Student Army Train- ' ng Corps, the unit possessed one of the most able young officers in any branch of the service. He was well versed in military matters and possessed the rare gift of being able to impart his knowledge to others. In his relations with his subordinates, the commanding officer was more like a big brother than an officer. He was firm, but never harsh, and no reasonable request was ever made that was not promptly granted. He was courteous and pleasant and in truth An officer and a gentleman. To the boys who served under him, he will always be a friend and they will always keep a warm spot in their hearts for their old C. 0. 75 a 0 S. A. .T .C Roll Anderson, Wilbert L., New Wilmington, Pa. Anderson, William E., West Middlesex, Pa. Bastress, Paul S., New Wilmington, Pa. Beale, William T., 455. ' 3 Nelson Avenue, Youngstown, 0. Bell, James E., New Wilmington, Pa. Beiber, Lloyd F., 113 Hight Street, Sharon, Pa. Brandon, James R. P., New Wilmington, Pa. BuRNSiDE, Ray L., Arch Street, Connellsville, Pa. Butler, Howard A., Dayton, Pa. Butler, Raymond, Dayton, Pa. Byers, Reno, Sharon, Pa. Callen, Charles T., Dayton, Pa. Campbell, Robert M., Muddy Creek Forks, Pa. Cox, Howard I., Edinburg, Pa. Crowe, Donald E., New Wilmington, Pa. Cummings, James B., New Wilmington, Pa. Davis, Robert H., 9.36 Wallace Avenue, Farrell, Pa. Denniston, Albert B., Slippery Rock, Pa. Deiter, William H., Cressona, Pa. Donaldson, William R., 57 Cedar Street, Sharon, Pa. Donley, Donald, New Wilmington, Pa. Duff, Clarence W., Enon Valley, Pa. Evans, Henry S., Bellevue, Pa. Ewing, William T., Washington Boulevard, McDonald, Ohio. Farrelly, Walter T., Hubbard, 0. Feist, Albert, Cannonsburg, Pa., R. D. Fennell, Floyd R., Fennelton, Pa. Fischer, Elmer L., Wheatland, Pa. Forbes, Russell E., West Middlesex, Pa. FoRNOF, Louis F., 4!) Silver Street, Sharon, Pa. Foste;r, Robert, Shushan, N. Y. Gamble, John T., .30 A Street, Sharon, Pa. Genger, Walter J., West Middlesex, Pa. Gibson, Howard P., Belcher, N. Y. Geon, Baylor B., R. D. 7, Butler, Pa. Gross, Earl C, 248 Cornell Avenue, Bellevue, Pa. Hamill, Eugene G., Ligonier, Pa. Hart, Hugh M., New Wilmington, Pa. Henshaw, Marion M., 40.5 West Jefferson Street, Butler, Pa. Herman, John A., 71 Euclid Avenue, Bellevue, Pa. Hood, Thomas W., Dormont, Pittsburg, Pa. Jacobs, August J., 68 Bluff Street, New Castle, Pa. Jamison, John H., Eighty Four, Pa. 76 77 ii F= F=? a -,2 6 Johnston, Merle J., R. D. 1, Biliver, Pa. Johnston, Thomas, New Wilmington, Pa. Knorr, Fred T., 1677 Mahoning, Youngstown, O. Lawther, John D., Alliance, O. Leslie, John H., Ligonier, Pa. McCartney, Nathaniel H., G68 Orchard Avenue, Bellevue, Pa. McCracken, William E., 138 Church Street, Mercer, Pa. McCrea, William F., Bellevue, Pa. McCreary, Frank D., 416 Sumner Avenue, New Castle, Pa. McGaffic, Paul M., 763 Arlington Avenue, New Castle, Pa. McIntosh, Robert H., Bellevue, Pa. McKnight, William H., Walton, N. Y. McMorris, John A., Argyle, N. Y. Marsteller, Carl E., Wheatland, Pa. Martin, Everett V., Volant, Pa. Martin, Joseph H., Edinburg, Pa. Maytham, Donald E., 545 Layfayette Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y.- Mechlin, Paul B., New Wilmington, Pa. Miller, Charles F., 14 Round Street, New Castle ,Pa. Miller, Raymond F., Sharon, Pa. MiLLiKEN, Homer A., Swissvale Street, Pittsburg, Pa. Mitcheltree, Paul I., West Middlesex, Pa. Morris, Harold G., 406 Clyde Street, Young.stown, Pa. Moyer, Harold A., 61 Silver Street, Sharon, Pa. Murphy, Cornelius J., North Side, Pittsburg, Pa. Oesterling, James E., R. D., Butler, Pa. Oesterling, Richard F., Butler, Pa. Phillips, Alexander W., New Wilmington, Pa. Phillips, Oliver, 23 West State Street, Sharon, Pa. PiLMER, Warren J., 73 Lake Street, Ashtabula, O. Pitts, James D., Petersburg, 0. Raney, Guy L., Enon Valley, Pa. Reed, Glenn P., Houston, Pa. Reed, Harry E., Edinburg, Pa. Resch, Oswald A., 252 Broadway, Youngstown, O. Rightor, Albert P., 749 Florence Avenue, Avalon, Pa. Rose, Parker, New Wilmington, Pa. Signet, Homer T., Bellevue, Pa. Skellie, Walter J., Argyle, N. Y. Snyder, James K., Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Stillings, David M., 57 Elm Street, Sharon, Pa. Stine, Alvin G., John.stonburg, Pa. Thompson, Fred A., 1G08 Cunningham Avenue, New Ca ' tle, P:i. Thompson, Roy D., 113 South Crawford Avenue, New Castle, Pa. Tribby, Edward V., West Middlesex, Pa. Turner, Harold L., 620 Allen Street, New Castle, Pa. WiNEMAN, Arthur D.. Alcona Street, Sharon, Pa. Woolridge, John A., Wilkinsburg, Pa. 78 0 The S. A. T. C. at Westminster During the first few months of the war, France and England suffered a loss that can never he repaid. The young men of the Colleges rushed into the ranks and thousands of them made the supreme sacrifice. Of course their self- sacrifice and heroism is to he admired ; hut imagine the result if more of those brave men had ])een trained as Officers! America was face to face with that same problem at her entrance into the war. Early in the Summer of 1918 a plan was adopted by which officer ma- terial would ]je rapidly developed in the Colleges. Each school was to send representatives to a Reserve Officers Training Camp. On their return these men were to act as Officers in their respective Student .Vrmy Training Corps Units. Accordingly in July, President Wallace and students John B. Lewis, Clyde Armstrong and J. Clair Vance reported at Plattsburg, New York, for training. However, the change in the draft law altered the original plan for the S. A. T. C. and President Wallace returned to his duties at Westminster while the other men recei ' ed commissions as Lieutenants in the Army. Xevertheless it w ' as decided to have a Students Army Training Camp at Westminster, so arrangements were made with Mr. S. C. McCreary for the use of the Hotel McCreary as barracks: Mr. McCreary was also to take over the prol lem of housing the men. On October ist, the day sec for the opening of school, the required num])er of 100 men had registered. This number was later reduced to 91 l y rejections and eliminations. The unit was organized by Mr. J. Irvine Reaney, whose previous military training had well fitted him for the position. Also Mr. Rus- sel Forbes, while awaiting call to an Officers Training Camp, offered his serv- ices as drillmaster. They organized the company and had it well advanced in the elements of military tactics by the time the Commanding Officer arrived. The War Department appointed John T. Morris, First Lieutenant Infantry, as the Commanding Officer and Acting Quartermaster of the Unit. Lieut. Morris arrived on October 12th from Brown University, where he had gained valuable experience in organizing the S. A. T. C. there. He immediately started the work of induction and training in a most capable manner. The War Depart- ment also appointed as Contract Surgeons, Dr. W. A. Clark, Jr., and Dr. H. E. Barr as assistant. Several competent nurses were ol tained for the influenza epidemic. The above officers and nurses are worthy of the highest praise. The training was well advanced and running smoothly when the armistice was signed. That automatically removed the reason for the continuance of the S. A. T. C. The orders for demoljilization were received on November 27th. Second Lieutenant W. H. Hawkins was appointed by the War Depart- ment as Company Officer to assist Lieut. Morris in discharging the soldiers. All of the men were honoroljly discharged. Demol ilization was completed on December 13th. Thus the military regime at Westminsted came to an end. 79 An Incident in Westminster Trench Life It was a (lark and dismal afternoon in early December. Iv. P. and orderly work were o -er for the moment and everybody was supposed to be engaged in the ardunus task of digging out the facts of Euroj ean History for the last half ccntmw. In room Xo. 3, Campbell, Mechlin and Gross were dreaming of the day when they would be gallantly leading the rest of the American Armv against the Kaiser ' s guard at Berlin. To convince themselves of their own valor they issued a challenge for anybody to set foot inside their little home. In the lobby Sergt. Burnside and Corporals Cummings and Lawther, answering manv letters received from Youngstown, Buffalo, Mechanicstown and other points, although mainlainers of law and order, could do nothing but accep t tlie haughl ' ])ri ates challenge. The three eml)r ' onic officers charged bravelv in, led by the terrible ( ?) sergeant. The battle was short. ' Burny ' (|uickly knocked poor Campbell onto Ike Jolmston ' s cot and secured his justlv famous bulldog grip on Bob ' s ear. TIk ' unfortunate victim slowly stiffened out, the poison was doing its work well. Johnny and Meckie soon landed on the same cot, where the little cor- poral seemed a combination scissors and stranglehold and poor Mecklin was soon fe ' erishlv calling for his dad and a last smoke, a jjoor combination. Heinie was giving Jim the time of his life, hurdling cots until he became winded. Jim at last made a beautiful flying tackle and the two landed on the same ill-fated cot, on top of the other warriors. There was a crash. Visions of orderly duty, K. P., interviews with the C. O., broken cots, court-martials, and Fort Leavenworth came to all. Sergt. Burnside let go his venomous hold, rolled under three cots and out of sight behind Reed ' s suitcase. The two valorous Corjiorals ne -er attained as great speed carrying the pigskin as they did going out the window. A form appeared in the doorway. Everyone turned away their ashy faces and waited for the worst. But it was only Ike, wh.o sadl}- surveyed the wreck. After putting the pieces back together, he relieved the feelings of all by this announcment : Gosh, I wish I was as lucky in playing Penny Ante as you fellows are in rough-house. All you did was drive the bed-posts through the bloomin ' floor. 80 81 F=l F=? a 0 A Night Raid on the Enemy It was the last night of the barracks life. Taps had just sounded and the graceful top sergeant had completed his round of inspection to see that no bi ' eeches Vv ere left unguarded thru which the enemy from the Long House might force an entrance. The intense silence was at times broken by Pvt. Woolridge as he hurled choice epit hets at the unconscious forms of Pvts. Signet and .Johnson as they poured forth na .al melo- dies on the cool midnight air. The suspense was nerve-racking. As the top sergeant fully realized the fact that he would never be able to lead Westminster ' s S. A. T. C. over the top against i-he bloody Hun, he resolved that he would at least demonstrate his abilities as a leader of men. Accordingly he rallied his picked shock troops and prepared to sally forth against the enemy ' s stronghold. Having fortified themselves with shredded wheat and skim milk, forged from the kitchen, they bravely set forth, and armed with pitchers containing concentrated H20. Having threaded their way through the barbed wire entanglements of No Man ' s Land, the raiding party stealthily approached the enemy ' s outposts. Sergeant Brandon, the enemy commander, in an unguarded moment, had become entangled in the arms of Morpheus and was peacefully dreaming of ante-bellum day-. The unprepared condition of the enemy simplified the task of the attacking party. With a cry of No quarter upon their lips, they rushed the stronghold, hurled the horrible liquid upon the sleeping form of the sergeant, and smashed their pitchers with a great ci ' ash, as did Gideon of old, in an endeavor to intimidate the half-conscious enemy. After they had bravely expended their efforts in the cause of World Democracy, the marauding troops hastily returned to their own quarters. The attacking party suf- fered no casualties, but the troops cjuartered in the Long Hou.se spent a sleepless night in soaked blankets. The next morning Sergt. Brandon reported to Sergt. Forbes the absence from formation of Pvt. R. Oesterling, due to wounds in the head received at the hands of unknown assailants during a night attack. The wounds, according to the Long House Sergeant, were caused by broken earthenware, but he failed to report the fact that they were made noticeable only by the application of red ink. Sergt. Forbes promised that the culprit would be discovered and puni.shed and that stricter discipline would there- after be maintained. In his own mind Doc was seriously considering entrance into the manufacturing business at Fort Leavenworth. He expected the C. O. to make an opening for him in the business of making little stones out of big ones, since he thought that the night ' s expedition within the enemy lines was closely connected with Pvt. Oesterling ' s serious wounds. The Sergeant vividly recollected that the night ' s attack had been instituted without direct orders from the C. 0. and during a time when he should have been maintaining discipline in the barracks. The Top Sergeant and his picked party of privates feared that they might get some army discipline as a result of court-martial. The fears of the .shock troops were all dispelled when Pvt. Oesterling suddenly and very mysteriously recovered. In the next day ' s Army report Lieut. Morris recom- mended the following soldiers for exceptional gallantry under fire: Pvts. Pilmer, Rose, .Jamison and Rightor. The iron cross was conferred upon Sergt. Forbes for his re- markable abilities shown in initiating the attack and carrying it thru to successful completion. 82 83 The Mystic Seance as Told by Dick When asked to write my experiences and feelings while under the spell of hypno tism, I find it at first very hard to do, since, of course, all is very hazy. But as I sit and think about it, the magic spell again begins to creep over me, and I hear once .loro Murphy ' s unperturbed voice crooning in my ears. Sleep, sleep, deeper sleep, sleep, sleep, deeper sleep. Your eyes are closing, you eyes are closing, your eyes are fast sealed, you cannot open them, try if you will, you cannot open them. I will give you the power of disassociating your mind from your body. Let your mind wonder out, out, think, think deeply, concentrate your mind on two ten dollar bilLs — two ten dollar bills lost by Sergt. Forbes. Concentrate on Lhese ten dollar bills. These bills were lost. Can you tell when they were lo.st? Think deeply: When were they lost? (The sleepei ' ) These bills were lost day before yesterday. Yes, yes, day before yesterday. Can you see these two bills? Yes. You can see them? Where are they? Let your mind go out, out, where are they? They are in the gymnasium, behind a pile of boards. Lost in the gym behind a pile of boards. All right. When I count ten and clap my hands, wake up. 1-2-3-4 — 9-10. (Clap.) I am awake. I see Sergt. Forbes rush madly for his coat and hat, knock down several buck privates and smash three electric light bulbs in his mad rush. I am told that I, while under the spell, had disclosed the whereabouts of his lost money. But aia3, the brave Sergeant returned without the filthy lucre, and again I am put under tlie spell (?) to trace farther the lost possessions. This time (so I am told) I saw the miss- ing treasure in an old tin can, on a dump pile, beside a maple tree, down by the creek. To this spot did the gallant Forbes wend his way and there he found the money (nit). Now it so chanced that the braves of the S. A. T. C. entertained at the Hillside in honor of the fair dames of the Old Institution and it was the desire of these fair dames that Prof. Murphy should give an exhibition of his ability as a hypnotist, as they had heard of the wonders performed by him. The Professor, nothing loath, asked me to be the subject of his endeavors. The .show proceeded. The stage was set in the old bay window of the Hillside parlor, where so many happy lovers have on many a Saturday night whispered words of endearment into each others ears. To this romantic spot did the Prof, lead me, and there, surrounded by the amorous memories of many by-gone attempts, did I once more submit to the powers of the Mystic Murphy. If my information is correct, I was this time able to pick out the prettiest girl from the vast crowd that had assembled. This fact alone would vouch for Murphy ' s power, for who in their right mind could, or rather would dare, for such a thiong of beauties give one the preference over the others. But even greater pov ei ' than this was given me while under the spell, for from my vocal chords were made to come sounds too beautiful to describe. I am told that during my interpretation of Eliza Jane some wept, others fainted and still others had to leave the room lest their hearts should fail at such beautiful music coming from one of my years. But all good times must end. Prof. Murphy is now many miles from the scene. . of his former triumphs, the worthy Forbes is also far away, and I alone am left to per- petuate the memories of these mighty men. 84 1 F=l F=? CjO mil] Coach, )nii( iiid McLauglirev Captain, John Lawtlier Cunimin s I ' iillhack lac()l)s I lalfhack Ilaniil Halfback AnikrsDii ( jiiartcrliack Phillips End Pilnicr (jiianl (leiigtr Tackle Hart Tackle liraiukin Guard Johnston End Lawther ( Capt. ) Center 86 87 Thomas Johnston Football Tlic I9I(S fdoilKill season of the Westminster ' aturday .-J fteniooii 7Va Club will stand uni(|ue in the histofv of the gridiron sport here. The football team of last Fall was the first and probably the last ser ice team ever to re] resent Westminster. Since the College snpjjlied the e(|uipment and the unit furnished the coach, the season was made possible. Before it was made known that we were to have Inter-Collegiate football several Inter-platoon games were played. To give the coach a line on tlie material New Castle High School was played and in :identally was taken o er to the tune of 41-0. Tuss McLaughry worked the team into as good shajje as possiljle in three nights ' practice and a pe])pv l)ut inexperienced bunch went down to meet Gen.eva the next Saturday. Fi -e more days of work and tlien the .Mlegiieu}- game. The game was hard and evenl_ - fought all the way through, the only score being made by a surprise run being made for a touchdown by Allegheny ' s halfljack Baldwin. But the team was now hitting its stride and the tal)les were turned w hen the S(juad went to Hiram the next Saturday. Hiram ])eing defeated 14- Westminster added anotlier football ictory to her string. Since W. J. cancelled their whole schedule, it gave us an off day the next week, but the greatest disappointment came when, after two strenuous weeks of practice. Grove City cancelled the Thanksgiving game on account of the influenza ( ??? ' ) and absolutely refused to jjlay under any conditions. Tlie season ended witli the home game with Thiel College. The team was satisfied when they liad beaten Thiel with a score of 27-0. The season will be rememljered by the s(|uad for the palatial trans])orta- tion and the delectable and bounteous banquets furnished on the trips Ijy the Management. Two striking features of the season were the lo al support of the fellows in the unit and the harmony existing in the squad. 88 89 Claik Vance Athletic Director 90 91 9. -1 0 Men ' s Basketball Season W illi jiisl one game left in Uk- 11)18-1919 l)askell)all season, the West- minster su])i)orters can look back over the season ' s record with mucli satis- faction. Such victories as those over the Kittanning Collegians, h ' ord Citv C(jllegians, and. last of all, o ' er the Buhl Club of Sharon, all on their own floors, are victories that show that the W estminster team is one that can ])la the game fast and clean. The Gro e City game at Grove City is not soon to be forgotten. Our team was given the credit of outplaying their old rival for the greater part of the game: but with hve seconds to play. Grove City registered a held goal that broke the tie and ga e them a 28-26 victory. Allegheny, on her own floor, found Westminster a worthy contestant. With seven minutes remaining and only three points separating the teams a rally ])ut Allegheny safely in the lead. In tlie games with Westinghouse Clul) and Carnegie Tech ,on their own floors, Westminster was leading at the end of the first half; ])ut traditionally, it seems, lost out. E ' ery home game was won with ictories over such teams as the Pres- byterian Club of Beaver Falls, the fast Pittsburg Collegians, and the Sharps- ville Indejiendents. On the trips the team was handicapped on account of practice on our small floor. However, every game that was lost was a hght from beginning to end and no team could say that W ' estminster ' s basketl)all team is easy. 92 F= F=? CjO 2 ARMSTRONG Coach — Captain — Center Coach, captain, and center — all this in one; but Army is capable of all of it. (The others on the team do baby him a lot though, because in every game they feed him the ball, even though they are sometimes hungry for it themselves.) Last year he was chosen as All Star Center for Pennsylvania; but besides that he certainly can register field goals, and from almost any part of the floor. WHERRY Forirard Mike arrived fresh from the Leviathan just in the nick of time to strengthen the forwards. Why, he was even insulted when asked if he was going to try out for the team — his place seemed to be waiting for him. Ten field goals in one game and still the mystery is not solved — How can that man shoot and keep his eyes on the floor? ANDERSON Forward All over the floor at once, it seems, always where you want him and when you want him. Then it is not hard to play to him because his red head can not be easily overlooked even tho he is surrounded by comparative giants. 93 F=l F=? 2 0 LEWIS Guard It is hard to think in basketball terms of Jack without Jimmy. They are not to be beaten as guards and it will be a long ' time before Westminster or any other college can produce such a pair. But then Jack alone is supposed to be most of the team since Mercer County boasts of producing that part of it and Jack is the only Mercer County man. At any rate, Jack certainly has his own place on the team. CUMMINGS Guard Who has that big paw that inevitably stops the straying- ball and .starts it safely homeward again? Nuf Ced — you know already that it ' s Jimmy. In every game Jimmy makes at least one spectacular field goal from the middle of the floor. That is char- acteristic of him. No, he is not a forward but one of the best guards WcsLminster ever had. The sad part of it is that he is going to leave this year. LAWTHER G utr(] There have been rumors that Jack and Jimmy have had several heated arguments over the uncertainty as to which one Johnny was going to outrival. Ho certainly has developed into a real guard and we arc truly sori-y that he will have no further opportunity to play Varsity for Westminster. JOHNSON Forward Tim gave us a sample of his playing in the home game with the Presbyterian Club. If ever there was a faithful worker on the basketball floor that one is Tim and he certainly has done his share in making the Varsity what it has been this year. 94 95 Anna McBride Girls ' Basketball We started our basketball season last spring when we Elected Aurel Andeison as our Captain. This Season we have the cr best Team we have ever liacl in Westminster. Mary Shaffer has worked hard to Instill in us the spirit of good teamwork. No pains have been Spared by her in her effort to Train a team worthy of Westminster. In the two Essential tilings, interest and liai ' d work, our girls were Right on the job. working with heait and soul. Geneva girls were our first opponents. Instead of winning the game, they Received a great shock when we won, 28-20. Thus we Launched our first game, and are now Sailing peacefully the waters of Success. Beaver has two games with us, and she must Accept the same fate as Geneva. Such a girls ' team as we have this year has never been Known in the history of Westminster or her rivals. It is not Easy to gai n this reputation or to live up to it, but The girls certainly deserve that honor. But everything must end, and the close of the season is At hand. So let us wish all good Luck to the girls ' team, and please do not Lay on them the whole burden, but help them by your supporl. This chronicle desires to Emphasize the fact that Altho the ma ' erial in the team is the very best, yet Mary Shaffer must be given the praise for whipping it into shape. 96 a 0 AUREL ANDERSON Captain — Forivarr] If you want to see some good, fast basketball, come out and watch Andy for a few minutes. She is quick and sure with the ball and, what is more important, she can shoot. As our Captain, she has the confidence of her whole team; as a player, .she cannot be beaten, and as a true sport, she is the best ever. LILLIAN Mcdonough Forivard One thing, above all others, makes Lillian the won- derful player she is: — she is a real Sport. She has never been known to kick against a decision or to play an unfair game. She is a fast player and can always be counted on for at least seven field goals, and will tire out the best guard in the U. S. A. LOIS McCLURE Center The Geneva coach was heard to wish that that Miss McClure had been a Senior last year. We can . ee Geneva ' s point of view, but we certainly are glad she was not, for we could hardly get along with- out our big center. It is a fast or a high ball, indeed, that eludes Lois ' outstretched arms. All in all, Lois i ; a consistent player and is well deserving of her place on the Westminster sextette. OLIVE BRAHAM Side Center If, when you are watching our team play, sudden- ly some one jumps out of nowhere, grabs the ball, throws it to one -of the forwards, and then dis- appears, you may know that you have caught a glimpse of our sensational side-center. Nothing too good can be said about Olive for we ' re mighty proud of her. 97 1 0 PAULINE GILKEY Guard What would the Varsity team have done this year if New Castle High had not given us Pauline. Even though they did send her up here as a center, she was soon transformed into one of the best guards Westminster ever had. She gained her place on the team early in the season and farsighted people have visions of Pauline playing four years of Varsity basketball. KATHRINE KENNEDY Guard She is a splendid side-center, but better than that she can certainly side track the ball on its way to the enemy ba.sket. Even though she is little she can keep up to her long partner, when it comes to bring- ing down the high balls. The centers only can really appreciate her true value to the team. BETTY GARVIN FoTHHird You have heard a lot about the team — now we will toll you of one girl who, by her hard work and faith- ful attendance, has helped to make our team what it is. Betty surely can connect her ball with the basket, and is making our regular forwards work hard to keep their places on the team. GRACE SOWASH Guard Grace is another one who has been faithful to the Varsity team and has worked hard to help make it what it is. She is the handy man — if we need a center, side-center, guard, or forward, we call on Grace. Now, you see that we could .scarcely get along without her. 98 F= P=? C3- 0 -1 0 Track Season 1918 In years gone by track athletics luixe held a high place at Westminster and nian - mitahle teams ha ' e re])resented tlie time honored institution. How- e ' er, in the last few )-ears interest had hegnn to wane and the v pring of 1917 found no track athletics vhate ' er — war conditions being gi ' en as the reason Howex ' er. in 1918 the develojjment of a track team was undertaken by Coach Lambie. It certainly was discouraging for any man when we consider tliat there were only two men in school with any track experience. iVevertheless, he turned out a team that made a Ijetter showing than we had a right to expect. The annual inter-class meet, generally one of the most interesting e ' ents of the year, was not held a.nd the big thing of tlie season was the trip of the relay team to Philadel])hia. This was the lirst time for a number (.)f -ears that Westminster had been represented in the Penn relays. The personnel of the team sent to Philadelijhia was Wierman, Conway, Logiir}-. . tkinson, and Coach Lambie. Out of a held of nine comp Ctitors, Westminster took fourth place — not what it wanted, but ' et desirable. One the wa ' home the men stopped in Washington for a day and took in the sights of the Nation ' s Ca])itol. When about to enter the Sui)reme Court Room, a curious e -ent took place in which lierron llill Atkinson was taken for nolhing less than a Oerman spv and was conse(|uently searched by the guard, who found onl - a stick of chew-ing gum, much to his disgust. Bill was released and returned safeh- with the rest of the party. The first meet of the season was with Carnegie Tech on ] la - 1 ith, and altho defeated 1) - the score of 76-50, Westminster forced Tech to do its best to win. Our men made a very good showing for a team, part of whose men were new, and Johnson of Westminster was the high ])oint man of the meet. Only a few men were sent to the big Pitt meet at Schenle - Oval. As usual the University of Pittsburg won. In the few e ents which Westminster men entered were hotly contested and the blue and white man was usurdl - among the leaders. One of the features of the meet was the running of Logln- - in the 100 and 220 yard dashes. He was beaten by Shea, Pitt ' s sensational runner, by less than a yard in l)oth races. Altho the season was not a series of brilliant -ictories for Westminster, it was a successful one. The boys all ha -e a good woi ' d for Coach Lam])ie, to whose successful work they ascribe whatever they accomplished. We had a squad of men who were inexperienced, yet who worked faith fullv and did all they could to uphold their Alma Mater ' s enviable track record. 99 Tennis Season, 1918 Paul D. Schexck. .Manager James Cummixgs (i ) Edmund Shott (2) William Duxx (3) William Asiibrook (4) Tlif season opened witli lots of rain, little jiractice, and much hope. Since inan - colleges were discontinuing tennis for the duration of the war. our man- ager could schedule only three games for the team even tliough he (Hd make a large number of dates for his own personal benefi t. HirauL the first on the list, fell victim to Westminster ' s prowess and lost the match by the score of 2-1. The two Bills were forced to play Fresh- men, whom they overwhelmed in short order. These victories, unfortunately, did not count in the official results. Cummings and Shott started with an easy ictory in dtnibles. winning consecutive sets 6-3 and 6-j. Then Cummings cop.ped the sec(Mid victory with the scores 6-4 and 6-1. and Shott finally lost his match after winning the first .set 6-3. His opponent rallied and managed to luck his way to a victory. The second match was here with our old rival. Grove City, and it resulted in a ictory for Westminster. Shott and Ashbrook easily won from their men ; but Cummings and Dunn lost after some exciting tennis. With the score standing 2-2, the doubles teams set their teeth, and swinging their rackets, unerringiv brotight down the other two matches and won the day with the .score of 4-2. Ashbrook ' s wonderful game and Shott ' s consistent ])laying proved the decisive factors in the victory. The return match with Grove City was scheduled on our Commencement Dav. Since Ashbrook was graduating, he could not possil)]y play and Dunn, his partner, was forced to remain at home also; so Cummings and Shott left the Hillside at eight o ' clock in the morning with two fair rooters and reached Grove City by auto in less than an hour. The fates were against them and they lost both singles. Howexer. Cummings and Shott. remembering their former record of only one doubles lost in three years of college jjlaying, saved ' estminster from a shutout by their stiperior teamwork. The prospects for 1919 — in a few words, look good. ' ith Cummings and Shott still in school and some promising material in sight, we ought to have the best tennis team in recent years. 100 101 102 Vou people that arc Liin ' nj; to give Junior ora- ti ' iu--, here ' s a fine sul)- N o w — elucidate, spread yourself. I can renienilur ilovvn there in ] eaver comity-- Late again. W e 1 1, better buy an alarm clock — . How many legs on your chair What arc they made for? L se them. What to do — what to ilo? Spooning in the lialls again ? Well, if you have so much to say tell us about it. etcetera — etcetera — etcetera — ■ N ' es, that ' s all there is lo that. ■. s I was saying when 1 was so rudely inter- rupted — . Oh horrors ' . ( Pastime — strolling. ) Ting, ting, ting. This is the jdace for study, not for conversa- tion. I can overlook a lit- tle of this itut too much is too much. P lease move the chairs more (juietly. ' ' ■ ' ou can hear the noise very idainly at the farmer s institute be- low. I am too busy now. I can give you 10 min- utes ne.Nt Wednesday. ' ' . s President of the institution — . — tliat Utile old col- lege down the river — . May I say c| u i t e frankly — . Responsive r e a ding no. — after which we will pray in thi- l,ord s Pray- er. 103 May Day, 1918 v ' alurday, A[a - l ciil ' -ilftli. ninctcen-cit litcen, dawned dark and gkxjin} ' . hnl In- cx enint;- e ' er lliing had changed and the day was as l)eautifnl as one could wish. The May Day pro- cession, led hy Rehekah Crawford, as (loddess of Liberty, li- ine l eane - and James Pitzer, representing the Arni ' and Xa y, left the I lillside at 6:30, just as the sun came nut heauti- fulh . ( )ne watching from ihe hilltop would think that a rain- how had (klached its lo el - self from the skies and was lloating towards the college c;imi)us. ' idle man -colored costumes of the dancers who had come to crown the i|ueen of their choice blended harmoniously with the sun-kissed e ening. h ' irst came the Senior girls in their (|uaint Swedish costumes, followed 1) - the h ' reslunen in iheir sweet sunbonnet attire. In another i)lace in the rainbow procession were found main ' gallant ()ung lads leading their sweethearts in the English folk dance, Gather- ing Peascods. P)etween class dances a daisy personified came out -and dance{l her heart away. After the joyful dancers had finished jjaxing homage to their (|ueen. the Swedish group wound the ma p(.)le and the gav couipanx ' tnujped homeward. 104 105 — 1 aL 0 Kelly Club The Kelly Chil) was first organized in 1852. the same year ill which the College was founded. Since its organization, the C ' lul) has en(lea ored to uphold the standards of the institution which its menihership represents. The Cluh has always en- deavored to ot ' er to its members such entertainment and fel- lowship as is common to a voung man ' s College life. It is a standing tradition among tlie members of the Club, that Westminster College and all that it stands for shall be gi en first i)lace in the min ls of all members; and. Club matters shall l;)e considered as secondary. In all College activities sucli as football, basketball, debate, baseball, and track, the members of the Kelh ' Club ba e alwavs maintained a strong re])resenta- tion. Also, in an academic wa_ -, the Club boasts of its own share of honor students. For years ])ast it has been the practice of the Clul) to hold semi-annual ban(|uets. which have been the main social events of the student ' s College life. These events are enjoyed not only bv the indix ' idual members of the Club but also bv the fair- er portions of our C(j-ed reiiresentations. It has never been the jMjlicy of the Club to excel in numbers but rather to excel in the (lualities of the per.sonnel. Keeping in mind such a polic ' as leads to clear manhood in College life, the Club boasts of a li e, strong and infiuential body of alumni of wliich Westminster is justly proud. 106 107 2 0 Crescent Club The Crescent Club when organized was located on New Castle Street, which, to strollers, is commonly known as Lovers ' Lane. The location, howex er, has since been changed and we now hold forth in the Alinteer House, just south of the College camims. The Club w hen hrst organized was composed of four young men from the Eagle Club and four from the McAuley Club. Whether these men did not eat in their own clubs is S matter of mere conjecture, l)ul be that as it may these eight young men in 1906 formed the nucleus of the Club now known as the Crescent. Indeed, it has been well named, for it has been grow- ing steadilv. Ixitli in numbers and in impcjrtance, until it now occupies the foremost ranks. The officers of the Club are a president, vice President, and treasurer. This year George Martin, who was elected presi- dent for the term, was unable to be back in school on account of being called into the service of the Government. The posi- tion made vacant by Martin has been very ably filled by Robert Foster, our -ice iiresident. The older members aim to make the Club life as pleasant as possil)le for the younger fellows, but at the same time there is an atmosphere of self-government which makes the younger members find thir jjlace and till it with honor. The rules of the Club are not many or are they strirt. for a certain amount of responsibility is placed u])on everyone. The main purpose of the Clul) is to make the en- x ' ironment of such a nature as to develop the character of its members, morally, socially intellectually, and spiritually. Footljall. basketball, tennis, debate, in all these acti ' ities the Club is well represented. Xor will we forget the social side of Club life. The feeds, co-ed and stag, that the members have will always be remembered, to say nothing of the accomjianv- ing- good times. The Crescent Club is an all-around man ' s Club. 108 109 The Volunteer Band Many of the students of Westminster College have heard the call to walk down the path of the will of God to a life of service in the foreign mission held. Se -entecn of the students in College this year ha e declared it their pur- pose to obey the Captain ' s last command. These students comprise the organi- zation known as the V jlunteer Band. They have not taken any pledge upon fhemselxes but ha e merely declared. It is m - i)uri)ose, if God permit, to I)ec()nie a foreign missionary. Weekly meetings of the Hand are held on Friday afternoons. At these meetings there is a dehnite stud} ' on missions and any matter directly concerned with the work of the Band is discussed. On Sabbath evening, immediately after Chapel, an open meeting is held where the need of the mission field is placed before anyone who might be interested. The college students have shown a keen interest in the meetings this year. It is of interest to many to note that the majority of the memljers of this organization are leaders in the other activities of the College, and no group in College has better times, more ])ep and College spirit. But. after all. this is natural, for isn ' t it a joy to train for service for the Master. (Members of the Band not shown in this group are: Catherine Fuehrer. Harold Kistler, James Cummings, Robert Campljell, John Lawther, Mabel Stewart, Rutli Seely, Mary McDow ell, and Mildred Allison. ) 110 The Y. W. C. A. With the purpose To unite the students in loyaUy to Jesus Christ, and to send them out into the world for Him it does not need to he ])r(jven tliat the Young Women ' s Christian Association plays an important part in the life of every girl. This organization is practically the only one in College that can boast of the membership of every girl student. The work is planned by a cabinet composed of ten members. Each cabinet niem])er is the chairman of one of the ten committees necessary to carry on the association work. The cabinet endeavors to study the needs of the association and to arrange the com- mittee work accordingly. In our weekly meetings we talk over campus prob- lems and strive to apply Christian ideals and standards to our every day life. The summer conference at Eaglesmere is the means of broadening our understanding of the Y. W. C. A. and its work as a whole. Last year two girls were sent by the association, one from the cabinet and one from the association. At the l)eginning of the school year, association work was held back by the rtu ban, although a small but successful campaign for the United War Work Fund was undertaken. As a Spring program, the Y. W. C. A. has established World Fellowshii) groujis, in which Murray ' s The Call of a World Task is being studied and discussed. m The Y. M. C. A. CAIJINET: — Jamts Cumiiiings, I ' rcs. ; Claire Vance, Hugh Hart, Roliert Foster, Tbotnas Johnson, ( .lenn Reed, Howard llutkr, Walter Skellie, John Lawther, John McMorris. Tlie until )iil)tc(l religii)u.s lendenc}- in ihe minds of thinking people today is toward a practical Christianit -, a religion of worth-while service, really a state- ment on an ackm ) k dg.d lliklc basis, of the trend of the age for better condi- ti(_)ns for everyone. Alone, indeed, is the man or woman who does not ha e a broad outlook over the whole world and doesn ' t see his brother in need. This practical Christianity is the thing for which the ' . M. C. A. of our College is standing. The measure of success which we have attained in cstal)- lishing it on our campus has and alwavs will de])end on the indi -idual student, who cannot serx ' e in his fullest ca])acitv till he willingiv lives out before his l)als a s ' ' en-davs-a-week, practical all-around man ' s religion. To the soldier, cowardice and selfishness are the greatest sins, and truly the o -ercoming of these are amt)ng the very fundamentals of Christianity. Ethicallv, good as it is, to Hght against them, it is far better to line u]) on the side of our Christian Champion and do things worth while for your pals, ves, .and the whole world. It is hoped that every student will grasp the idea that this is just what the , ssociation meetings of Westminster are dtjing; a place to keep the student lined up with all that is morally right, ami a place wliere ynu must gi -e in order to get. 112 Student Government at the Hillside Student g-overnment has Ijccn a very imi)()rtant feature of (loruiitory life al ' cslmiiislcr for several years, l)ut lias been especiall) ' successful the lasi two years. This is an orgauization based upou a Constitution, and having Officers elected by a popular vote of the girls. The President is chosen from among the Senior girls and each class has a representative on the House Committee. Each girl in the organization, in Iier turn, is proctor and assumes the responsiI)ilit ' of keeping order in her own corridor for a period of three weeks. In this way each girl feels Iterself a part of the organization, takes an acti ' e interest in the House government, and looks upon it as a dutv. The position of House President is bv no means an easy one to fulfill, and especially was this true under the unusual and unsettled conditions of this year. But under the capable and impartial direction of our President, Helen Rodgers, House g(.)vernment has been all that it should be this year. She cjuickl}- adapted herself to the changes made in the supervision of the Hillside, and with her able helpers has made any interference with the plan entireh unnecessary. This form of discipline is commendable as a help to self- control and a Democratic spirit among the girls. It is popular at the Hillside and e -eryon_e ho])es that it may continue to have the hearty co-(jperation of all. 113 Le Cercle Francais Al what time sIkuiM tlie Ceixle Ffancais l)e looked iii)oii with inoi e interest and enthusiasm tlian this year? W ' e need U) know more a1)out French htera- ture, ])eoi)le and customs. And concerninj; these, the Cercle Francais endea ' ors tcj teach. On tlu prograiume there are sometimes French ])lays, stories and even games. At one of the meetings Air. Igo dcscri1)ed to us the interesting sights and his general iiupression of the city of Brest. Last year the Cercle adopted two French orphans and this year expects to resume its share in hel])ing tlie little or|)]ians of h ' rance. 114 i Varsity ' ' Debate Westminster ' s envial)le reputation in lnter-C( illegiate Debating is being ujiheld in first class fashion, this year, even though we were late in getting started. ' hen the College term opened last Fall with the advent of the S. A. T. C. it was thought that it would be necessary to abandon debate work for the year. However, when it became evident that the training unit was to be de- mobilized, those interested in the forensic art immediately got busy and finally succeeded in scheduling four contests, two with Hiram ancl two with Bethany. Inasmuch as the College year was well advanced and the time for preparation was short, it was decided that we would be content if we could walk away with four victories. Accordingly, preliminaries were held and from twenty com- petitors the following eight men were chosen: Reed, Skellie, Foster, Cum- mings, Evans. Kistler, Brandon, and Reaney. On March fifth, and with only one week ' s preparation, our fondest hopes were realized. Hiram College was met in a dual debate, resulting in two victories for Westminster. Our X ' ega- tive team, composed of lirandon (Captain), Skellie, and Evans, went to Hiram and scored a 2-1 decision over the strong Hiram Afiirmative team, while our Affirmative team, composed of Reaney (Captain), Reed, and Kistler, triumph- ed over the Hiram Negative aggregation by a 3-0 decision. Foster and Cum- mings, the two remaining members of the squad, will be in the line-up against Bethanv. The outlook for the remainder of the season is bright. ISethanv has heretofore been defeated by ' estminster and the boys are confident that the West Mrginians will meet the same fate this year. The return of Prof. Moses has been a big inspiration to the del)aters and we are now looking forward to even greater things for Westminster in this branch of College activities. 115 The Mock Commencennent ( )ii ' riianks i -ing K e all the yiiis in the llillsidc i)arlici])ale(l in staging the Commencement Exercises of Lickety Sjjlit High School ( twent y-hve years hence ). Although the farce was given very little time and preparation, it was a decided success. The ingenious make-ujis, the gorgec us attires, the exagger- ated jiersonalities, demonstrated thorouglilv not onlv llie girls ingenuity Init the riches and possihilities of the store-room. Preparation, staging, and jjicture- taking were attended on all sides with wild hilarity and uproar. PROGRAMME Prelude Vanjazz Orchestra Welcome Prin. McQuiston Wherry Essay Georgia Wilson Martin Perfect Day Quartet Oration Francis McCullous ' h Speech, A Bashful Boy ..... Hugh Ralston Hart Class Poem Jane Sowa.sh Rose Prophecy Blanch Wright Lewis Did You Ever Think as the Hearse Goes By Quartet Valedictory, Education Rachel T. Lostetter Greetings From the Board Pres. Glenn Braham Berry Postlude Vanjazz Orchestra The Commencement E.xercises of Lickety Sjjlit Higli School opened with the rendition of a Perfect Day by the Vanjazz Orchestra, which assisted at this occasion. Then followed the solemn ])rocessional of the members of the graduating class — a gorgeous review — led ])v Air. Cilenn I ' raham Berrv, Presi- dent of the School Board. V)r(ls of w-elcome were sj oken to the parents and friends and then, acting as Chairman, Mr. Wherry introduced each member 116 0 with a short cliaracter sketch of the speaker. All those takint part ac(|uitte(l tlieiiiseh-es heauti fully. The orations and essay showed wonderful depth and Ijreadth of thought and emotion. The Proj)hecy was most astounding, the Class Poem a gem in literature. In spite of the emharrassing pause while Miss McCullough searched in the depths of her bou(|uet and pyulltd forth the slip which would g ' i ' e her a clue to the first words in the next paragrapli of her oration ; in spite of the delay until Ebenezer Ham, and his wife Ivatinka finished their discussion as to how — that hen should have been set, — the program as a whole was a stellar success. The Globe has procured with difiiculty Miss Lostetter ' s oration and will print it as worthy of n(.)te : Madames and sirs, I want you to understand that in the light of pre- ceeding events I am here to state mv subject clearly. ' They also serve who stand. ' On this auspicious occasion when after one thousand and eight days of accjuisition of knowledge we reach the parting of the wavs, when friend- ships must be se ' ered, when the world blossoms before us like a morning-glory inviting our tottering feet to taste of its glories, I stand before to present to you in an effective manner the elTervescense and (leli(iuescence of neurosis and ])sychosis. Firstly, let us consider the princii)le of causation. In this connection I simply mention obsolete and acute trapezoids. For brevity we pass to sec- ondly the theory of the nebular hypothesis and here I call the attention of my worth} ' oiiponents to the fact that iron filings and hydrochloric acid generate heat as well as alcohol. Therefore I affirm that the Federal Go ' ernment sh(_)uld take all necessary measures to prohibit in the U. S. the manufacture and sale of intoxicating licpiors. Consider the lilies. X ow let me like the swift-fo(.)te(l Achilles tiu ' n to brief discussion, of the disciplinary nature of man. No subject is so conducive to prompt attendance at class, no class I say dispells the lethargy of drousiness so readily as math. Therefore I declare — the valence of an element is a number representing the capacity of its atomic weight to combine with or displace atomic weight of other elements, the unit of such capacity being that one atomic weight of hydrogen or chlorine. For the sake of l)re itv ■ — brevity is the soul of wit — we omit our seventh and si.xth points. Fasth- nevertheless but thereupon leastl)- life is made up of little things. All around us are immortal monuments o minimal objects. Now I have a surprise for those who are not graduating. Vou can col- lect scraps of knowledge not assimilated by our illustrious class for a college bon-fire in honor of our twin footballs at the termination of the Thanksgiving- came with our sister institution down the river. Allow me at this junction to take the opportunit)- to announce my text which may be found in Grann ' ille ' s Plane and v ' olid Trigonometrv, seventh chapter and third verse common nuter. ' Tliis is the forest primeval. Thank vou. — Dorothy Pittock. 117 The Who ' s Who The Wlio ' s Who is ]) tar the most excitinj ' social e ent in Westmin- ster. It is usuall}- held the first Saturday of tlie school -ear, hut because the S. A. T. C. was not organized till October the first, this momentous occasion was put ofT till the first Friday in October. From the name, it is easih ' seen that here is w here e er_ l)o(lv meets everv- l)ody else. l!ut that isn ' t all, for it is here that all first imiiressions are made. It is here, too, that the young men in all their pomp and glory sachet around and strain their eyes to pick out the girl he thinks is the one of the bunch. It is also the time wlieii e en the girls, oh just sort of look around a bit. All of this is, of course, sufficient reason for the tremendous amount of i)rim])ing and fussing beforehand. Last year, because of the war, there was, as you might say, a dearth of men, and it really was exciting for the girls. But this year, with the S. A. T. C, it was (|uite different — and was almost as exciting for the fellows. Surel -, ever bo(l liad a delightful time, as usual, and we are all very grateful to the S . W. and ' . ' SI. for this annual ojjportunity for getting ac(|uainted. The ' Pep Meeting A GYM BY 1920 AND TWO HUNDRED NEW STUDENTS BY NEXT FALL With this slogan before their eyes, the whole student body assembled at a mass meeting in the Chapel and decided to accomplish the goal set before them. The meeting began with ex eryone on his feet with the good old Ki-Vi- Blue and the rest of the meeting went ahead with a bang. One inspiring speech after another was delivered, interspersed with clieers, college songs, and yells. Afterwards the student bod_ - decided to elect a student council to act in conjunction with the administration. Everyone left the meeting bubl)ling over with the school spirit and confi- dent that our aim would soon be accomplished. A new era was introduced for Westminster. 118 William Howard Taft The Community Lecture Course The first and bv all means the most important of the num- bers on the Comnninitv Lecture Course was the acK ' ent of Ex-President William H. Taft. New Wilmington felt (|uite honored at luninj ' procured such a famous personage in its midst. The college students were also benefited and instructed by the practical talk given in the College Chapel the following morning. The other numbers on the Lecture Course this year were exceptionally fine and were as follows: Thomas Curtain, lecturing on the war Pittsburg Musicians Quartet Congressman Fess 119 ' ' Camouflage of Shirley A cle -cr young AiiiL-rican girl, a Ca])taiii under ai)|)iiinl nient for iM ' ancc and a l.)afTIing sp}- nu ' slerv arc sohil- of the features that conil)in(.(l lo in:ike Tiie Canioullage of Shirley one of the best jjlays that has e -er been staged in the College Chapel. Shirle} ' . who wanted a ser ice i)in, captured the hearts of the audience, not to mention that of Cajjtain Clay Calhoun. The whole ])lay hreatlies the true sjjirit of . nierican ])atriotism. The i)arts were well acted and deserved the heart ' applause that was rendered, jinimv Cuniuiings, as Clav Calhoun, was truly a hero after one ' s own heart. ( We hear, liowever, th; ' t Jinimv is a professional, hax ' ing recei ed payment for his act- ing — at least for ])art of it — so it is not surprising that he car- rieil his role w ith such assurance. ) Helen Ferguson, as Jeanne, a secret ser -ice woman for her native France: Mary Scott, as Alolh ' . who wouldn ' t trust them gay Parce dames with, her Tim, and Helen Ir ine. as little Hettina. who unconsciousl} ' let things out. deserve special mention. The Junior Class gratefully acknowledges the able coaching of Prof. Campbell to whom much of the success of the pla_ - was due. 120 1 0 Benefit Concert— 1920 Argo I low can vt ' e er express to Prof. CampljcU and his pupils our appreciation for their si)len(h(l concert which they gave for the l)enefit of our Argo? It was one of the Ijest performances of the year and all of those who took part were a credit to their instructor. This recital was also given at the various High Schools and is expected to play a large part in advertising our scliool to the two hundred prospectix ' e new students. We know that any recital given hy our Music Department will always be a success and an effective means of advertising for the College. PROGRAMME Spirit of Spring (Morning of the Year) Charles Wakefield Cadman Quartet I Know Charles Gilbert Sprose Love ' s Anguish Mary Helen Broivn Love is a Bubble Frances Allitsen Miss Wright Caprice Viennois I t ■ i _ , r rifz Kreisler Tambourin Chinois ) Miss Dannheiser The Wind ' s in the South John Prhidle Scott I Sang of Love R. Huntington Woodman Villanelle Eva Dell Acqua Miss Miller Legende No. 2 Franz Liszt Miss Douthett Passage Bird ' s Farewell Eugene Hilduch Misses Miller and Shaffer Canzonette A. d ' Aiiibrosio Miss Dannheiser The Star James H. Rodgers Sleep, Little Baby, I Love Thee William B ' air The Year ' s at the Spring Mrs. H. H. A. Beach Miss Shaffer Come Away, Elves (Fairy Land) R. Orland Morgan Quartet 121 2 0 C 5 O o c jr. -t— ' o -a o 0) S o H c o S C3 .£ -a c3 o H 3 3 o be C o Eh 0) 4= ft X o o o o o o o -a bo c b£. o £ 3 c3 c ft o bo C o b£ o bjO O o ft bo 3 o bC g S be bo c o b .S CD is o CM be c3 o 0) ft a o be s be c o o (1) a c3 0) O be c ft CS be o be C s o •3 4= OS .2 be o c 1-5 c3 f-H •S .s s £ E o S c3 o GO ■i— o JZ O ft. T3 O 3 O bo a ' be c ft be c 3 3 .5 3 o ft 3 O 03 3 fa c 01 St: o be C C 3 O ft c3 m 03 Pi £ o be ' S O c3 a o £ c3 be o ft m o 03 o o O o be be c o be 3 O 3 0) o 3 Q O S o be c be c ' . 3 o 3 ; c3 3 3 O M M c3 1-5 60 .s I— t be 3 1 D a 3 O t-5 be _3 ' ft ft be be 03 o Q be 3 3 t , u -r (1) ft ft 01 be 3 O 3 3 ; o O be 3 ft :3 O 03 3 o O . o 3 .s be 3 m 3 03 £ o 122 C l o o ■I—) o be 0) 53 o 0) (U +- -c 0) cS p a -Q O o o H o 0 1-5 o a 3 c o be o be g o H cS bci o H c o o be c O oe £ cS bo T3 03 o be g be IS o ft S =3 be c o a C QJ a! P law 03 6 o a! +J o; 0) o -Q be o o O o H H H o be oe QJ ft s -l- H hei be g be be g G ' S O o c c OS Q oi o o H o oe g ' S P 0) be 03 to o o o be _g o o be g 12 c3 o c o c S c o ■t— ( ) ■4— o O be ;£ .S c I be c o be _g 13 H , 2 c3 be c o O oe g c 2 c c cS 03 o 0) _g c o o! ce c T3 to o o T3 C be g ' ■S O m 00 _g c be g O O be g IS 6 s be g c m fcd o) a £= C CS C 3 c o c o o 03 be O C3 3 P _g -M 03 U be p be ft s C3 u (U .15 n= Q O c o IT: O -p o 01 c o ecky ith nty ver X) oj o m W m c o tn 01 X! c p O 03 o c3 -id P 03 o O) o X o m o cs o O Pi 123 Chronology MARCH jgiS ( )f all our i)ilgrimages that we make north, south, east and west, the one to the Sugar Camp is most popular. As soon vc see the first signs of sap running, we hie us in sweaters and old shoes up the railroad track to Hovers. The lure of the s} ru]) and sugar is so great that we are not even daunted by that high and awful trestle. Behold the good ship Champion which came sailing into the harbor of Westminster in IMarch, 1918. It was piloted by Captain Loghry, manned by Gobs Cummings, Lewis, Armstrong, and Wierman. The officer who greatly helped in the launching of the ship was Rear-Admiral Lambie. 124 7 1 2 6 J. R, REED CO. Jewelers Established 1847 519 WOOD ST. PITTSBURGH, PA. United States Depository Union National Bank of PITTSBURGH Capital $2,000,000.00 Surplus 4,000,000.00 Undivided Profits 235,817.72 LETTERS OF CREDIT AND TRAVELERS ' CHECKS ISSUED Available throughout the world. The resources and facilities of this bank are ample for efficient handling of accounts, active or inactive, of banks, corporations, firms and individ- uals. Correspondence solicited. Armor plate safe deposits vaults. Boxes for rent. Inspection solicited. Wood Street and Fourth Avenue Tobacco is a dirty weed, I like it! It satisfies no human need, 1 like it! It makes you fal. It makes you lean, It takes the hair Right off your bean. It ' s the dirtiest stuff I ' ve ever seen. I like it! I George S. Daugherty Company CANNED FRUITS AND VEGET ABLES I 4.,, Pittsburgh New York A. G. Spalding Bros, Athletic Goods Outfitters Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Gymnasium Supplies, etc. Send for Catalogue 608 Wood St Pitts- burgh 125 i q 2 ' In llic Sprinj - a -()iins4- man ' s fancy lii;litly turns to tli( )u,L;iits of V Also, at the same time Freshmen fancies lightly turn to thouj hts of frolics. (But we find them doomed to disappointment, due to the eternal vig- ilance of the 1920 So])homores. ) HARTWELL PHILLIPS CO, NEW WILMINGTON, PA. NEW CASTLE, PA. Reo, Overland and Maxwell Automobiles Farm Machinery and Implements Delco-Light I Brings conveniences to the Country. 4 „„ _„„_ .„_„ . „_„„_,,„_ 126 7 1 6 + T z Premier Music House of America Everythint; in l ' nrnitnre, Ruos. s Carpets, Linoleums and ! Monsehold Goods. ! 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Professor Shott thought a ])vv liad stung him and he danced a hornpipe, when a diop of boiling water fell out of the radiator on lu ' s bald head. 127 9 0 MAY iQiS Aia is llic niDinli of the lunior Contest and incidcnt- of Connncnccnnnl. Mere is an exainj)le of the ini- I ' oitanee of a nicnilli and arms in the deh ery of llie oration wln ' eh (h e the niechd. A. P. GRANT I Artistic Tailor 1 Corner East Washington Street j and Croton Avenue J EXCLUSIVE CUSTOM TAILORING | FOR MEN AND WOMEN NEW CASTLE, PA. i BUTZ ' S FLOWERS Since 1851 NEW CASTLE, PENNA PAISLEY ' S PHARMACY THE ReXall STORE Corner Washington St. and Croton Ave. NEW CASTLE PENNSYLVANIA DkY GOODS DRESS GO ZD, SILK New Castle, Pa. MILLINERY i UITS AND COATS 128 1 2 6 OCTOBER iQiS Oct()l)cr isl, rgiS, l)roiiyht the ()])ening of school and also the S. A. T. C. rookies from all parts of the surroniuliiij ' country, with a resolve to make of theniseh ' es. in three months, lieutenants, captains, majors or generals. Had ihe unit not hroken up, tliese anil)itions would of a certainty heen fulfilled. I The New Castle Dry Goods Co. In the Mercantile Bldg. The Hub of New Castle TflE MOST MODERN DRY GOODS STORE IN THIS SECTION ()K THE STATE. I ' -ELL I ' HONE 1700 REACHES ALL DEPARTMENTS. WHEN IN A HURRY, TRY ORDERING BY PHONE. ALL OUT ( )E T( ) X ORDERS SENT EREE P.Y PARCEL POST 129 1 1 0 NO I ' EMBER ioi8 Il is plain to seen from lliis i)ictnrc llial W ' tslniinsltr was not exempt fnmi the xieions att;ick ' s of the Fhi beasts. 0. C. ORR BAKING COMPANY Manufacturers of BUTTER-KRUST BREAD ORR ' S EXCELLENT CAKES ( )lTl ' ice and Factory: 310-312 ( .rove Street Ivelail Store: 331 h ' ast ' ashinL; ton Street NEW CASTLE, PA. THE FOUNTAIN INN ON THE DIAMOND New Castle, Pa. All Trolley Cars Pass the Door 130 DBCBMBBR 9 V SPANISH INFLUENZA KEEP OUT BY ORDER OF BOARD OF HEALTH NUF CED I j 125 E. Washington St. Bell Phone 1767-J | I NEW CASTLE, PA. I I Specialists in Women ' s and Misses ' Suits, Coats, Dresses, Skirts and Waists 131 1 F=l F=? CjCD 2 JANUARY 10 rp January — the nionlli of imich rejoicing. With the I- ' lu han Htted and fa(h ' n - from our memory, social activities again come into their own. K ' erv- l)o(l was readv to a])])reciate to the full tlie hest plav e ' er. 4,,, „„ „„ „„ „„ „,, „. „ „„ „, „„ „. ,„ .„ ,M. ,„. .,„ .„ ,,. „. „. „. .„ .„ m, iM. ... ... .... i TW O BIG vSTORES ESTABLISHED 1834 J. N. EUWER ' S SON ' S SONS The Home of Betty Wales Dresses Women ' s Wear NEW CASTLE PENNSYLVANIA I . „ .„_.„ — 4. 132 + B. H.CO. NEWCASTLE. B. H. CO. | THE BECOMING STYLES FOR j SPRING AND SUMMER j 1 ! j are reflected in our extensive showing of Smart Coats, Capes, Suits, j Dresses and Millinery. i RICH SILKS— FINE GLOVES— DAINTY LINGERIE I A DEPARTMENT IS DEVOTED TO HABERDASI 1 ERV I Try shuppiuy by mail — Personal aUcntiuu tu all orders I Qualify — Scri ' icc I BROWN HAMILTON CO. NEW CASTLE, PENN ' A. f FEBRCARV 1919 February Ijrings us not onlv a uni(|ue Valentine Party, but also tbe pros- pects for A NEW GYM BY 19J0 and TWO HUNDRED NEW STU- DENTS NEXT FALL! 133 NA estminster Directory I. Most popular We ' re al! it 2. Worst heart smasher Marguerite Douthett 3- Biggest tease h ' ddie Shott 4- Worst huh- fusser Geppie 5- Laziest Dickv Brandon 6. Wittiest The ' are all in the h acultv 7- Worst grind Marv Scott 8. Worst case among girhs. . . . Kidder Stewart 9- Worst case among feUows Glenn Reed lO. ' I ' he onh- man hater Marion Danheiser 1 1 . One of the woman haters, Burnsides 1 2. Most all-arounfl girl Lillian McDonough 13- Most all-around fellow. . . . Jimmv Cummings 14. Noisiest Bettv McLuckie 15- Quietest Trude Wilson 16. Most fickle Hugh Hart I - The best orchestra Don Igo 18. The best singer Pauline Gilkey 19- The giggliest Mildred Jones 20. Teacher ' s pet Buck Runser 21. , Most sarcastic Pr(;f. Shaffer 22. Worst cusser Red McClure - ' 3- Most i)unctual Ad Vance 24. Sweetest disposition Beno Bvers Beanicst Class Senior Busiest Class junios Blowiest Class .... So]jhomore Babiest Class Freshman 134 a 2 0 KODAK PICTURES Will still appeal to your friends after you leave College. Remember that we make the best pictures from your negatives. Enlargements and lantern slides from any picture. MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED CHARLES T. METZLER CO. NEW CASTLE PENNSYLVANIA YOUR FAVORITE TOILET ARTICLES at Lowest Cut Prices Mail euul Tclephdiie ( )r(lcrs ! Promptly Executed. i THE CUT-RATE DRUGGISTS 1 Washington Street at Mill I LOVE MEGOWN i NEW CASTLE, PA. COOPER BUTLER Sole Agent for Hart, Schaf f ner Marx Celebrated Clothing NEW CASTLE, PA. MARCH ipip March — a month full of laI)or and anxiety for tlie junior Class. But what a relief came, as vou see in the picture, our Bus. ■Manager took the . rgo to the postoffice and sent it on its way ! 135 4.„_. . 4. i I We Are Agents I FOR ! 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Blondv, looking at them: A ' h -, gosh, 1 ]ia e on one bi ' owu shoe and one Ijlack one ! if :|,- i: Mi.ss Knott : I low did Scott get the title id ' Sir? C. P. 1.: W asn ' t he llie man wlio laid down his cloak for (jneen Eliza- beth to walk on ? LESLIE HOTEL John N. Dersam CAFE DINING ROOM European Plan NEW CASTLE, PA. 137 F=1 F=? Cj-CD 2 6 4. „_„ — . .,_„„ ,_„ , — ,_„„_.„ — „_„„_„«_„._, I I MERCER AND LAWRENCE COUNTIES Service DEALERS FOR Quality Dodge Brothers Motor Cars Peerless Motor Cars Hudson Motor Cars White Motor Trucks SMITH-FOSTER MOTOR CAR CO. Salesroom and Service Station 25 N. Jefferson St., 8 Vine St., NEW CASTLE, PA. SHARON, PA. I I 4. , Helen McClelland translates Huit Contest Choisis, Eight Contrary Things. Marl ha Paxton is (jnite ])hil()sitie(l. Mary McDowell doesn ' t want tu make herself promiscuous by clapping in the dining room. The uniforms were just issuetl and thirty minutes were given in which to don them. Many were without leggins. the big fellows looked like oxergrown boys in knee-breeches and the little ones could scarcely be seen for their much too large blouses. The company formed, the Top Sergeant about faced, saluted and said to the C. O., Sir, the company is deformed. PHOTOGRAPHS OF QUALITY ! WHERE YOU WILL EVENTUALLY COME OWEN ' S NEW CASTLE, PA. 138 CD 2 0 I Bell Phone 1302 Automatic 73332 S.ENGEL Photographer Dome Theatre Building 202 West Federal St. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO McKee ' s Kut-Rate Medicine Store EVERYTHING YOU NEED. ALWAYS IN THE LEAD. 21 North Mill Street NEW CASTLE, PA. F. K. Reichard DRUGS AND STATIONERY Fine Chocolates Eastman Kodak Agency SHARPSVILLE, PA. Cor. Shenango St. and Mercer Ave. WESTMINSTER COLLEGE BOOK STORE NEW WILMINGTON, PENN ' A. 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LOCATION Westminster is located sixty miles north of Pittsburgh in a village noted I for morality and healthfulness, and overlooking one of the most beauliful J valleys of the State. Through service over the Pennsylvania Lines between i Pittsburgh, Oil City and Buffalo makes the College easily accessible from all 1 points. j EQUIPMENT The College Plant is adequate for the accommodation of 400 students. The Administration Building, familiarly known as Old Main, contains Chapel, twelve class-rooms, four Society halls. Library, Art-Room, and College Offices. It is scholastic in appearance and through recent renovation is adapted to all modern needs. Science Hall contains three lecture rooms, six laboratories devoted to Chemistry, Physics and Biology, Museum, photograph gallery, stock rooms and offices. The laboratories are furnished with the latest equipment with a fullness which challenges comparison with the collegiate departments of our best universities. The College of Music is a building of exceptional beauty and convenience containing thirty-six rooms, embracing studios, practice rooms, libraries, re- ception parlors and concert hall. Steinway and Mehlin pianos are used by all teachers and new high grade practice instruments are furnished all students, no instrument being kept longer than two years. The Hillside, a dormitory for young women, excels in beauty and con- venience. A large number of rooms are furnished with private bath. The dining room has been pronounced the most attractive to be found in any institution. About ninety young women can be accommodated. The Gymnasium, erected by the Class of ' 80, is well furnished with mod- ein appaiatus. and is adequate for full work. A new Gymnasium is however planned for the near future. FACULTY Westminster ' s Faculty is large in proportion to the number of students and hence furnishes opportunity for thorough work and personal interest in students. All departments are in care of university trained teachers. Thoroughness is the watchword of each department. 4. . + 148 a 2 0 CURRICULUM The Curriculum of Westminster is purely collegiate with auxiliary couress in Public Speaking and Music. A sub-Freshman class is maintained for students who come from communities where but thi ' ee years of High School work is given. The courses of College woi ' k, Classical and Scientific, pretjare for the work of the (uofessional and technical schools, and also tit for High School and College positions. Graduates are accepted on diploma in leading universities. THE COLLEGE OF MUSIC The College of Music is conducted by a corps of instructors who have had their work under the most eminent and successful master of Europe and America. The work accomplished is everywhere recognized as of the highest order. No expense or effort in making this department the equal of the Musical Conservatories. PHYSICAL CULUTURE AND ATHLETICS The Department of Physical Culture has been created by the addition to the Faculty of a Director of Physical Culture and Athletics. Physical training is required of all students, and all athletic sports are under the supervision of the Director of Physical Culture and the respective coaches. Football and cross country running are the fall sports; basketball the winter sport : track, baseball and tennis those of the spring. Tennis and track are lapidly attaining the place of prominence as varsity sports for the spring season. New tennis courts are being built adjacent to the campus and thi.s branch of athletics is now restored to the list of varsity sports at Westminster. MORAL IDEALS Westminster has for her ideal effort the harmonious blending of broad scholarship, pure morality, and an evangelical atmosphere such as will foster reverence for the Bible as the word of God and sympathy with the mission- ary program of Christ. It is maintained that sane college discipline must demand from college students the same morality which has characterized the Christian homes from which they come, and that under no circumstances should young people who ar e learning to make a living and a life through the sacrifices of Christian parents and endowments of the Church, be permit- ted a lower grade of moral conduct than those of their own age who, in the home community, are doing the work of life. THE COLLEGE YEAR The college year 1919-20 will open September 17th, at 3:00 P. M. En- trance examinations and registration of new students Tuesday and Wednes- day, September 15th and 161 h, 1919. For catalogue and information, address W. CHARLES WALLACE, D. D., President. 149 CANTON, OHIO, 151 An Appreciation The Ivditors of llic i()_ ' 0 ARGO lake this opporluniu- to ex])rcss their gratitude to tlie faciiltv and students for their kind assistance. Especiall - (k) we thank : Catherine Fuehrer and Harokl Kisller for typewriting this 1 )i ) )k. I felen Irvine, Marion Freeck Marion I )annlieiser, kdiza- l);tli Alallienw Catlierine Jones. .Alar - Mcl)o ell and k ' arl Lostetter fo] ' their assistance in the Art 1 )epartnient. Anna Mciiride for using her ko(kd in our helialf. Dr. J. (). Camph ' jlk our ckiss s])onsor, lor adxice, encoui- agenient. and help. Professor ' . W. C ' amph.dl for things too nnnierons to mention. Dr. Ferguson for helping us with our . lnnini Department. The .Mnnmi for co-operating w ith ns so readilv. ' :|j We highly recommend our advertisers and solicit your patronage for them. The War Is Over! 152