Chester High School - Annual Yearbook (Chester, PA)

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 CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL. NINETEEN SIXTEEN Hiatiirtt nf thr (HlaHfl uf lUlfi (concluded) Although of such beautiful aspect, it does not and cannot express the happiness we de- fact that Chester had two entries. Every one declared the orations to he of the highest type, hut Chester High “brought home the bacon.” Edwin Pike was unanimously declared the winner. When track season opened. Sixteen gave Mr. Bacon all his future stars. The relay team was a Sixteen team entirely, and in every event it was Sixteen that formed the basis for the squad. From the time Sixteen presented the Swart.li- more Musical Clubs until the end of our career was in sight, the great topic in our minds was what kind of memorial we should leave to the school. After much discussion, it was decided to erect a marble fountain of appropriate de- sign. This fountain, beautiful as it is. is not a tombstone on which is written Sixteen’s epitaph. It is a fitting and appropriate memorial of Six- teen s greatness, a gift to the school of the future, an expression of fidelity, devotion and affection. rived from our four years of work spent within the walls of ('heater High. Life in high school is but a very limited and narrow sphere of activity. Although of seem- ingly great proportions, it is as nothing com- pared with life in the “world.” Before us as a dream, we see the future; this world—vague, but plain: uncertain, certain. What is there in it for us. what can it hold in store? Fame?— perhaps; honor? we hope so. Money?—enough but not too much. If all these, what more can he the ultimate outcome of perhaps the most capable period of a young life spent in a high school care e r? happiness, strength anel courage to face a hard world, though not devoid of sympathy. We have came to a parting of the way. to the end e»f the race. Have we fought a good fight? We have, and with this conviction let us say good-bye to one another sadly, but still glad to know we are fitted to begin our respective life’s journeys elue te the excellent training we have re e e ive d from Chester High. 4 Twenty

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CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL. NINETEEN SIXTEEN LEON TURNER BAGSIIAW “Chick.” “Al,” “Quack.” Horn February 4. 1899. Entered 1912 from Larkin Grammar School. “Darned if we fellows can do without girls. Height, 5 feet 11VI inches. Weight, 189 pounds. Bovs’ Glee Club (3); Manager Football Team (4); Washington’s Birth- day (4); Baseball Squad (4): President of Class (4): Noel Feast (4); Fresh- men Reception (4). JANE KNOX BAKER “Jean.” Born March 13. 1899. Entered 1912 from Larkin Grammar School. What do, I do in honour, led hi the impartial conduct of my soul. Height. 5 feet 1 inch. Weight, 112 pounds. Noel Feast (4): “Spectrum” Board (2. 3. 4): “Annual” Board (4)? Olee Club (3. 4 : Gettysburg Day (4) ; Thanksgiving Entertainment (4). Twenty-two