Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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All Things Fair A silvery path o’er sea to moon, A golden dawn on a blue lagoon, An opal’s tints, so subtle and deep, And sky-blue violets, dewy sweet— Rainbow mists from a gay cascade, Dream-filled sleep in the maple’s shade; The nightingale’s song on the night wind borne. The earth’s awakening at break of morn; And life, and love, and all things fair, I search and find them everywhere. School days full of ecstatic joys— Working and playing as girls and boys— Commencement time—happy, yet sad. Laughter and singing that make us glad; Gray, and the purple of truth llring to us those days of youth— These memories to delight the heart—• Gold buys them not in any mart! Estella Riddle, ’27. -4 ic

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THE COLONISTS N THE year of 10-20, in the ninth month, on the seventh day of the month, the Good Ship ’27, bearing its 145 seekers of knowledge, threw its anchor at the port of Abing-ton. This young colony was granted a charter for two years under the leadership of Captain William Corbin. During the first of these two years, as the record states, the colonies were in a terrible whirlpool; first, the savage Indians—red ink then, the storms—the mid-term examinations. But, on the whole, fortune was with them. In the first year, they won the famous track meet in competition with their neighboring colonies. As you glance back over the records of these two years, kept by Lady Alice Harvey, you will find some names of those regarded as athletes. The first to appear on the list was Lady Helen Mooney, one of the foremost athletes on the Girls’ Track Team. Along with her, we find Margaret Vozzy, Helen Krier, and Frances Armstrong. Now let us turn the page of that record and find the name of Lord Elmer Green, a foremost runner. The colony organized a baseball squad and tennis and track teams, which were represented by Elliot Stenger, William Corbin, Lester Hopkins, Harry Kern, Karl Meyer, George Rockett, Ben Gitlin, and Joseph Koehey. We must not forget the reason for the settling of this colony, those seekers of knowledge who gained a steady foothold on the colony’s Honor Roll. At this chapter, the colony closed its successful term of two years. For the next two consecutive years, this colony gained ground under the new governor. Sir Harry Kern, with Captain William Corbin as his able assistant, Lady Florence Massey as recorder, and Sir John Potts to keep tabs on the financial ends of the colony. During this time, ye editors of the colony’s manuscript, the Oracle by name, gave a tea to launch its Walt Whitman issue. Mrs. Traubel, one of Walt Whitman’s personal friends, was the guest of honor. This special issue of the colony—the Junior Oracle, was about the best in all the colonies. This group of faithfuls entertained the Senior Colony at a reception. It was, indeed, a social success. Yes, the Senior Colony said that their Junior neighbors were skillful decorators and excellent hosts. This Junior colony had also a star orator, Lady Florence Massey, who won the oratorical contests of the colonies for three successive years. Now, at this time, the colony bad reached its supremacy. After its many trials and setbacks, it was traveling upward on the highroad to success. I .,et us stop a minute to glance through the pages marking the entrance to its fourth year of existence. Here we see listed “Adam and Eva”, the colony's great dramatic success. Here, too, the Oracle again won honors. Under the guidance of ye editors, Lady Ruth Chestnut and Sir William Corbin, it achieved second place in its class, nationally, in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Contest—a great honor, indeed. Still further on, we see her athletes in football, tennis, baseball, soccer, (Turn to page 85)

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 (THE'ORACLED RALINE GWENDOLYN ABRAMS If you see some one with a demure attitude and a naturally pleasant expression on her face, you may be sure that it’s Rulinc! Haline is another Willow (irove product who came to Abington in 1924. She is a true friend whether in l atin, English, Chemistry or any other difficulty. She is always ready to lend a helping hand. The Latin, Library and Dramatic Clubs claim her membership. And talk about perseverance—well,—Haline has l een letting her hair grow! “In books, or icork, or healthful play.” Ina JOSEPHINE SHAW ARMSTRONG Jo crept bashfully into Abington from Fort Washington in 192,S. She joined the Latin and Swimming Clubs and played on the Senior Basketball Team. She was also a charter meml er of the Heading Club. Yes, Jo is an artist, a meml er of the Art Club and an illustrator for the Oracle. She loves tennis. She is also quite an actress, l elonging to the Dramatic Club and doing her stuff as Maggie in “Overtones”. Did you see our very pretty, blushing princess in the “Princess Chrysanthemum”? That was Jo, a true Abington booster. “Her song was all music; Like moonlight she shone.” JANETTE CHESSMAN BALLENTINE “Did you see Haline?” Hear that demure, composed young lady, calling for her pal. That’s Jeanette, one of our Willow Grove friends who came to Abington in 1924. She is an active member in the Library, Latin and Dramatic Clubs. Janette is an extremely quiet little lady but she certainly does know her Virgil. Maybe, some day. Home will welcome her with open arms. “ Nature never did betray The heart that lored her.” N ET 4 17