Chester High School - Annual Yearbook (Chester, PA)

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CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL. NINETEEN SIXTEEN History of thr (Elaea of lUlfi (continued) The day following flu close of school in June, found us on our first class picnic. We left early in the morning for Burlington Island Park, and after a very strenuous hut altogether pleasing day. returned home late at night. It was apparent that no one had ever spent such an enjoyable day as that before. Once more vacation was gone, and we came hack to school in September resolved to do. but not die. Tin first matter to he considered after tin entrance upon tin third year of our school career was the reorganization of our class. The following officers were elected to officially guide the class for the ensuing year: President, Paul Crowther; vice president, Kdna North; secre- tary. Esther Entwisle; treasurer, Miushall Holden. This year Sixteen was fortunate in placing several letter men on the football, baseball and basketball teams, besides forming the second teams almost entirely. The class football team won several games from outside teams, and the class baseball season was highly successful finan- cially—the total receipts being thirty-five cents. The evening of April 30. 1915, was one of great importance for Sixteen. The Seniors had won two debates and we had won the same num- ber. The final contest to decide the champion- ship of the school was open to the public; and before a large audience tin Seniors defeated our team, consisting of John Hay. Watson Tongue. William Irwin and Edwin Pike. The Arbor Day exercises were in charge of Sixteen, with President Crowther presiding, and wen open to the entire school. Every phase of tin exercises was ably presented and enjoyed by all. The first entertainment attempted by Six- teen was the presentation of the S.varthirore Musical Clubs. From every angle, the affair was a great success. The proceeds were for the purchase of a fitting memorial to commemorate our class. During our Junior year rings and pins were purchased. The design is artistic and their ap- pearance is pleasing. On the evening of May 28. 1915. the red letter event of our Junior year was held, the Junior Recital. Declamations, solos, both in- strumental and vocal, and class numbers con- Seventeen

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CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL. NINETEEN SIXTEEN Hiaturu nf thr (£lass uf 19 IB (continued) procediii classes. Sixteen had charge of the “ Flag Day” exercises, and again ae(|iiitted her- self with honor. Every member, whether he took an individual part in the exercises or in the class numbers, displayed that excellent school spirit characteristic of Sixteen. Vacation came, and was gone, and with one year’s experience we en- tered upon our Sophomore work, slightly dimin- ished in numbers, but certainly not in spirit. It was with great sadness that we missed one friend and classmate, claimed by “The Great Teacher.” Almost immediately after the opening of the school. Sixteen held a meeting, the purpose of which was organization and the selection of of- ficers. Irvin Hamilton was chosen president; Louise Evans, vice president; Madaline Prosser, secretary, and James Waters, treasurer. In order to provide some means of identify- ing and distinguishing the masculine portion of the class, hats, at least resemblances of hats, were procured. Although the passage of one of these models of style and aristocracy never failed to evoke a shout of laughter from the other class- men, it was with a great deal of pride that we wore them. When the time for the various sports came. Sixteen always had her own team, besides placing several members on the Varsity squads. The proceeds of the class football games were given to the shower bath fund, and ma- uiilod in acciuirintr this much needed convenience. As spring approached. Sixteen became con- spicuous hv her successful raids upon the Fresh- men’s baseball games. Fearing for the little ones’ safety, the Juniors threw the ball upon a neighboring roof, thus bringing upon them- selves the undying hatred of Sixteen. Spring and summer had a peculiar effect upon some of us. and turned our fancies towards harmonics in general, and noise in particular. Owing to the inability of certain persons to ap- preciate such talent and to the disappearance of quantities of fruit from the little store on the corner, the “cellar door choir” was dis- continued. With the advent of Peace Day. we. as Sopho- mores. presented one of the most pleasing and instructive programs ever given from the High School platform. .Nothing hut praise was heard from those who had the pleasure of listening. Sixteen

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CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL. NINETEEN SIXTEEN •Miiimi ffiisturii iif thf (£laas of HUB (continued) stituted the program. The recital, considered as a representation of school work, aroused the most enthusiastic praise, and was considered by all far to surpass all similar recitals. Once more as vacation approached, the sub- ject of a class picnic was discussed, with the icsult that the day after school closed we went to Burlington Island Bark. After spending the day in the park, we enjoyed a moonlight sail down the Delaware. September of 1915 saw us entering school as Seniors. For years we had looked forward to the time when we might sit in the front seats at assembly and be accorded all the privileges that go with the name of Senior. Not long after the opening of school. Sixteen met to organize for the last time in their high school career. After a very interesting contest Leon Bagshaw was elected president: Klizabeth Kggleston. vice president; Mary Melville, sec- retary. and Watson Tongue, official “shekel” gatherer. Before the athletic season began there was a very noticeable superabundance of spirit, and in order to insure tin peace of the community, a boys’ glee club was started. But alas! the de- sired peace was not forthcoming, and more un- rest than ever was noticed. Let it be said in passing that the club made several very promis- ing ( ?) public appearances, and it is rumored that tin cause for losing one debate may be laid at a selection rendered by said club. However, the boys worked hard (especially Benjamin singing bass) and it was no one’s fault that a more harmonious combinatio 1 was not produced, but at that Sixteen s double |uaitct far sur- passed all previous ones. Nineteen Sixteen marked a most important event for Chester High. Aft r week ; of thought and preparation, the “Noel Feast” was opened. The object for which thi; novel feature was held was the procuring of funds for the Literary Society, the Social Service So-iety and the shoe fund for poor school children. There was not a pupil who did not play some part. All the special features—the town market, tea room, bake, (’hristmarkt. and entertainments—were a marked success. Its success can be said to be due largely t £ the efforts of the members of Sixteen. Eighteen