Burnham High School - Burgoblac Yearbook (Burnham, PA)

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344- 'ti HYTDEIIJCIEIIQ ' a.,1' A. I max- 'f .neil ff- 1 1. , , M - g gg V, fall .1 They started out bravely, but even the voices of Beryl, Elizabeth and Dorothy who had been noted singers of the class in the old days, grew trembly, and Ralph Shawver, who had been notorious as a cut-up, was seen to blow his nose with a great gusto and then furtively wipe his eyes. As the song closed, Harry Pully, who had gained much poise from presiding at class meetings, stepped forward and said: 'Ladies and gentlemen, I have the great honor to introduce as the speaker of the day, Arthur Yeager, who has left his work in the busy New York Law Oiiice to be with us at this gathering. We are proud of Arthurg he has gained wealth and dis- tinctiong he has also gained a five-foot waist line and an accumulation of averdupois in keeping with his dignity. He flew over here in his private planeg his next flight will be to oratory that will hold you spell-bound. When the cheering has ceased, Arthur came forward with his old-time assurance multiplied several degrees and began: 'Ladies and gentlemen, schoolmates of the gocd old days, and friends of the by- gone years: I see before me many faces that are new, but I also behold many that were present at the graduation of this class thirty years ago. To you, who saw us go forth upon that auspicious occasion, bearing the trophies of Commencement, I would say that we have returned, not upon our shields, but bearing them laden with honors for the best school a class ever left, Burnham High. Now I wish to present members of the class of 1928 who are before you, and give you a few facts concerning them. I will start with Ethel Cripe: In high school she used to advocate better order in the assembly rooms: she wanted the halls kept clean and the school grounds beautifiedg she thought the girls should nold half the school ofiices, so it is not surprising that Ethel went in for civic reform. She reformed her town, tackled the county, and then the state. Now she is in Washington telling things to Congress. A good many folks have heard from her, and more are going to. Then here's George Nearhoof. He has prosperity written all over himg it says he has money not only in his pockets but in the bank. Yes, George is a plumber and can retire any time he Wants to. Elizabeth Graham, as you know, is principal of your school at this time and Mary Beale, who has refused many oHers of marriage because she's in love with teaching, has charge of the English department, They both wanted to teach in this school in order that they might be revenged on future classes for the roastings the faculty gave them during their high school years. Here, also, are Emma Weiser, who has Won much notice as a Chautauqua speaker, and Beryl North, who is a famous cartoonist for leading city dailies. Dorothy Walker is a worthy doctor. She is an allopath, and While it's said that all paths lead to the grave, I want to tell you Dot doesn't lead patients there very often. Ralph Shawver is a railway directorg he is a noted inventor, he got out a car that is better and cheaper than a Ford and he's doing fine. Mary Havice is the thief of the classg she stole an office from her opponent, she stole a march on the voters and got into the Legislature: now she's in Congress and there is no telling what she's getting. v Thus spoke the orator in the midst of the plaudits of the concourse of people. The rest of the day was spent in the usual handshaking and recitals of the memories of the days gone by. The close of the day marked the end of this gala and happy event. TWENTY-SEVEN

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,Ur1eIJIfHDCfEf KIJ' , 'Lf - A --3 M? GLASS TROPHECY 3 Ffvna FOLLOWING is a clipping from the BURNHAM METROPOLITAN lg? DAILY of June 4, 1958: ii ja l 'tThe prosperous town cf Burnham lay garlanded and expectant beneath f, l the June sunshine. Crowds of gaily dressed people gathered in the stad- '-iifihs ium of the spacious high school grounds. This stadium, by the way, has gb been the pride of not only the school, but the entire community, for it has been completed at the cost of thousands of dcllars and has been the scene of many out-door gatherings. Its seats filled up rapidly with the hundreds who wanted to have part in the reunion of the class of 1928. 'A fine class,' asserted gray-haired old Mr. Pandel. AAs fine a class as the school ever sent out. I was a member of the Board of Education when they graduated, and we were certainly proud of them.' 'Are most of the members here'?' asked his companion. 'I'm told they are expect- ing a large representation. 'A number are here,' replied Mr. Pandel. 'That's Arthur Yeager over there. He came in his airplane this morning. He certainly has a fine one, darts along the sky like a bird. You know he's the orator of the day. He is a corporation lawyer, spends most of his time in New York, though he has a Bne home up the Hudson. They're expecting a large number of the old class to come in on the Limited. That will be in soon. He spoke truly, for in a few minutes eager faces were watching the approach of the early afternoon Air-Line Limited, whose swift flight along the blue of the over- hanging sky was accompanied with a whirring like the beating of many wings. The band began their exultant melody of welcorneg handkerchiefs were waving and excited voices calling out greetings as the great passenger plane came to a stop. The members of the class of 1928 who were already present were instantly welcoming the new arrivals and presently the company turned toward the stadium. The stage was all set and ready for the reunion of the class who had graduated thirty years before. The old time members gathered for the opening march. There were heads of graying locks-if the truth is to be ttld, there were heads beginning to lose their locks, but the old fires of enthusiasm burned in eager eyes and perennial ycuth glowed in their hearts. The band furnished the introduction of a lively march and the Class of 1928 of the Burnham High School took its place on the flower-trimmed platform, with perhaps more dignity, but with the graceful ease of thirty years ago. As the large company looked upon these men and women who had returned with laurels for the old school they broke into deafening cheers of welcome, a welcome so hearty that those of the class who did blush with pride, blushed from sheer excitement. The music changed to the strains of t'America and the assembled members began the song written for the occasion by Ruth Bay, who had been given to the writing of verse in high school days. 4 Dear old school, 'tis to thee, Long from thy tasks set free, We now return, From distant town and state, We come to celebrate, And old-time joys relate As love's fires burn. TWENTY-SIX

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avi,-1' A fi' 'T 'P ' 5156- winner 1 F226 1 TEA TOPER TAVERNH A Comedy-Drama in Three Acts PRESENTED BY THE SENIOR CLASS May 10, 1928 'E CHARACTERS MARION DAY ..A,,, ,,,,,., A,,,,,,,, ,,.,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , ,,,,,,,, E t h e l Cripe A canny chaperon ROSAMOND REID ,....,.,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,. . ,,,,,,,,. v..,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. . ..,,,,,,,,,,, ...,,., D o r othy Walker Her neice, just out of college SALLY LEE DIXON ,,,,,,,,,,,,,... ..,,,,,,,,,,., .,..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,...,..,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, R u t h Bay Dixie, from the sunny south ANN ANNESLEY .,,.,,, ,,......,..,,,,,,,,,,.,,..,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,.,,,, ,,,l,..,,,,, .,,,.,,.,,.,,,,, M a r y Havice A social service fiend BETTY REID ,,,,...,,,,,,,,,,, ,..,.,,.l,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,...l,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,.,,..,.,.., ,,,,,,,, E l izabeth Graham Rosamond's younger sister HARRIET ANNESLEY .,.l....., .,,,,,,,,,,,,,.v, ,,,.I,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ...... ,,,,,,,.,..,., B e r y l North Ann's younger sister TESS ,,,,,,,.,....,....,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,....,,,,,,,,, ,. ,,,,...,....,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,.....,., ,,,,,,,,, E mma Weiser Ann's protege from the village MIKE RYAN ,,,,,,,.,,... .,,,,,,,,,,,,.,.,....,.,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,....Y,.....,. ,,,,,,,, R a l ph Shawver A susceptible policeman BRIAN PIERPONT ,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. . . ,,,,..,... YY,,,,Y G eorge Nearhoof A brilliant young lawyer REVEREND ARCHIBALD PERRY ,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,.,,,v, .,,.,,,, A r t hur Yeager Pastor of the village Bock DALLAS THORNE ,,,,,.........,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,..,.... ..,,..,.., .. ,,YYYYY,,,,,Y .......... H arry Pully Owner of the tavern JOHN SEDGEWICK ,,,,,A,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, ,,,,.v..,,,,........ ,,,,,,,, R obert Harpster An old flame of Miss Day GLORIA SHERWOOD JEROME ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,YYYY,,,,YY,Y,,,,,v,,Y,,,,Y. ......... L9 H21 CFOHSG A fascinating widow CELESTE .vv,,,..... ....,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,.w,,,.,.. ..,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,, Y,,Y,,,YY,,Y,,,.,,,,,,,V Gloria's maid TIMEiThe present PLACEeThe suburb of a city SYNOPSIS ,,,.,,..Mary Beale ACT I. The gay little tea room makes its bow to no customers. A desirable hired man appears, a charming widow is detained by a mysterious puncture, and, all of a sudden, comes the thrilling message, Tess has the smallpox. ACT II. Quarantine brings complications. There are ghostly raps from the locked library. There is the mysterious appearance of the fan and the scarf belonging to the lady in the pictureg and Gloria's clever little scheme hurries matters to a climax. ACT III. The gaiety of a fancy dress ball brings defeat to service to Ann, and a fire. The secret passage leads to safety, the resolve themselves into happy endings, and the quarantine is lifted has the chickenpox! TWENTY-EIGHT Gloria, real social misunderstandings at the news, 'Tess