Chester High School - Annual Yearbook (Chester, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 180 of the 1919 volume:

ISSUED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF 19 19 CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL PROF. GEORGE WILLIAM GULDEN TO GEOKGE W. GULDEN. Principal We, the Senior Class, dedicate Our Annual in recognition and appreciation of his guidance, help, and advice to us, during our last two years in Chester High School. OUR ALMA MATER OUR 1919 ANNUAL PKEFACE FOLLOW IXO the custom set by former classes, we issue this, the 1919 Annual. In so doing, we believe that this is the best way to record the life and achievements of the school. W'e hope that this Annual may be a school book, not for Seniors only. It is our hope, also, that this book may help toward uniting the student body and graduates, and bring to Chester High School in- creased glory and honor which it deserves. W'e wish success to all coining classes, especially to those with whom we have been associated during our career at High School. W’e believe that every class will in turn publish a greater and better Annual and uphold the traditions and glory of the school. To the business men of Chester, who by their support, have made the Annual a possibility, we are deeply indebted and grateful. W’e wish finally to thank the school, those still present and those who have left, for their help during our four years’ work and for the loy- alty with which they have supported us in all our endeavors, and es- pecially in issuing this Annual. Howard L. Davis, Jr.. Editor. THE ANNUAL BOARD OUR 1919 ANNUAL_ THE ANNUAL BOARD Howard L. Davis, Jr., Editor-in-Chief. James C. McClymont, Assistant Editor. Miss Florence Williams, Faculty Adviser. ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Percy H. Duckworth, Manager. William I. McCoy, Asst. Manager. Charles Houston, Asst. Manager. 0 [p] ART DEPARTMENT Edgar S. Melville, Cartoonist. Miriam P. Tindall, Illustrator. Margaret P. Jackson, Illustrator. CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT PERSf)NALI A E DITORS Mary B. Kunkle. Mary E. McFadden. Nicholas J. Robinson. David R. Watson. Dora Goodman. Mary E. Thomas. Thelma C. Potts. Ethel S. Crothers. Florence K. Steptoe. James A. Cochrane, Manager. Julia M. Brandt, Asst. Manager. Sara E. Bowen, Asst. Manager. m [o] ATHLETIC EDITORS J. J. Lee Farmer, Margaret Hebdon, 9 OUR 1919 ANNUAL FACULTY George W. Gulden, A. M. Pennsylvania College Principal Evelina I). Caldwell Chester High School, Swarthmore College University of Pennsylvania Laura E. Reaney Chester High School, University of Pennsylvania Head of Department of Science, Physics Chemistry Florence Williams Chester High School, Boice School of Expression University of Pennsylvania Head of Department of English Martha Worrell Doyle Chester High School, Boice School of Expression University of Pennsylvania Head of Department of Public Speaking H. Lee Kuntzleman University of Pennsylvania Head of Commercial Department Mariam R. Barnet, A. B. Ursinus ('allege English and Public Speaking Alice Birtwell Chester High School, University of Pennsylvania Spanish and Latin Mona Clarissa Creer, A. B. ML Holyoke College English Bertha B. Deakyne Chester High School, Temple University Teachers' College Household Science Elizabeth T. Doherty Chester High School, Banks' Business College University of Pennsylvania Bookkeeping and Penmanship 10 OUR 1919 ANNUAL FACULTY Hannibal Gerald Duncan, A. M., A. B., B. D., Th. M., Th. D. Wake Forest College, University of Pennsyl- vania, Crozer Theological Seminary, Southern Theological Seminary Social Science Mabel E. Edwards Lock Haven Normal School, Valparaiso Univer- sity, Pennsylvania Business College CommerciaI Subjects Helen M. Ferree, Pd. B., A. B. West Chester State Normal School, 1910 West Chester State Normal School, 1916 Ursinus College English WlLHELMINA C. GaRVIN, B. S. University of Pennsylvania Spanish, French Albert Demsey Hartley, B. S. II aver ford College Algebra, Geometry Bertha A. Helms Chester High School, Drexel Institute Secretary Martha D. Helms Drexel Institute Domestic Art Bertha Brooke Hepworth, A. B., M. A. Swarthmore College, University of Pennsylvania French, Spanish Charles R. Hollenbach, A. M. University of Pennsylvania History G. Roy Hosler MUlersvillc State Normal School, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylva- nia, Columbia University Mechanical Drawing, Manual Training Caroline M. Jackson Chester High School, University of Pennsylvania History 11 OUR 1919 ANNUAL FACULTY Laura Lamb, B. S. University of Pennsylvania Biology, Household Chemistry Georgo W. Pedlow, Ph. B. Dickinson ('ollege, Cnivcrsity of Pennsylvania Mathematics Sarah Dutton Leeds, B. S. Mount Holyoke College History, Che misty, General Science Marjorie L. McIntyre, A. B. Dickinson College Latin Mary L. Morrow Chester High School, Cnivcrsity of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Summer School of Methods Commercial English Clara M. Parks Colum bia I University Commercial Work 12 Marguerite Poronto Rutland High School. Rochester Business Insti- tute, Gregg School Shorthand, Office Training, Typewriting Ella W. Rennie S. Chester High School, S. Chester Normal Course, Gregg Certificate Typewriting, Stenography, Calculation, Business Practice, Spelling, Office Training M. Lillian Ross Upland High School, Coombs' Conservatory of Music, Cornell University Director of Music OUR 1919 ANNUAL FACULTY Jesse W. Sharp West Chester State X or mat School, Banks’ Business College Typewriting, Business Forms, Spelling Ida Evelyn Shieler Commercial College Arithmetic, Stenography, Penmanship Margaret C. Stetser Chester High School, University oj Pennsylvania Penmanship. Arithmetic, Calculation Jacob J. Weitzenfeld, B. S., M. S. University of Pennsylvania Mechanical Drawing Doris V. Stern Temple University Bookkeeping Marion Werner Temple University. Sew York University Commercial Work 13 OUR 1919 ANNUAL ITit llbemoriam fKrca$: it has pleased god in his divine wisdom to take FROM US OUR BELOVED CLASSMATE Stialtnr IDtlltams pollock AND OUR BELOVED SCHOOLMATE IDaslnngton iLtmurl tlcc M ) BE IT : THAT WE. THE CLASS OF 1919, HEREWITH EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SORROW; AND BE IT flCiiOlbCD : THAT WE TENDER OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO THE BEREAVED FAMILIES. CLASS OFFICERS President I ice-President Secretary Treasurer Historian Poet David R. Watson James C. McClymont Elizabeth T. Stewart . John F. Connors Rena S. Wheaton Martha L. Zecher OUR 1919 ANNUAL MARGARET BARR “Peg” Margaret entered Chester High School. 1915, from Norwood Grammar School. She has committed no particular offense to bring her before the public eye. but those lucky people who were able 'to see anything the night of the Freshman Reception know that Margaret furnished one of the most prominent centers of attraction. Peg is very much interested in athletics and belonged to the Girls’ Track team, which made such a fine record in the years 1917-18. She was kept very busy during lunch period this last year pushing coins across a little table on the way to the lunch room. This was a proof of her ability as an accountant; for she never made a mistake. If she keeps up this record in later life, she will soon reach the top of the ladder. HARRY RAYMOND BAXTER “Herks” Harry is a graduate of Franklin Grammar School and came to Chester High in 1915. He has participated in many of the activities that the School Offers. Herks starred in basketball, making quite a sensation with his spec- tacular plays on the ”gym.” Moor. He also shone in baseball and track, and was one of the strong men on the gridiron. He was active in politics as well as in athletics .being a successful secretary in his Junior year. Despite these activities, Baxter could always find time to spend in the parlor. He. of course, had his faults, the worst of which was his everlasting attempts at singing. Harry is a tenor until he reaches a high note. 16 OUR 1919 ANNUAL EMMA JANE BLACKSTON Em Kmma was graduated from John A. Watts Grammar School and entered Chester High in in 15. As the old saying goes, “Still waters run deep,” and this applies to Emma. She delved so deeply into her lessons that she soon became quite a French student. You may be sure Emma didn’t spend all her time studying; for she believed and still believes, that “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” So on Wednesday evenings and Sunday even- ings. Emma grows tired of Chester and its young folks, and these two even- ings usually find Emma sitting on the sofa all “dolled up,” listening to one of Philadelphia’s most capable male musicians. CLARA MATILDA BILLER Billie” Billie entered Chester High School from Folsom Grammar School in September, 11 14. In J! 17 she left High School to attend West Chester Normal School, but returned in September. 11 18. and joined the class of 1919. She has been very much in demand as a teacher during her last year in C. H. S. She is a quiet, studious girl, but still very much interested in everything that goes on in the school. She is especially fond of boys' basketball and seldom misses a game. She is very sociable and jolly, and makes an excellent hostess, as a number of the Seniors have learned. Although she belonged in the 11 18 class. “Billie” made many sincere friends when she came back to school as a 1919” girl. She always has a cheery smile and a pleasant greeting for every one. 17 OUR 1919 ANNUAL SARAH BLUMBERG ••Sal Sarah entered C. H. S. in September. 1915, from the Dewey Grammar School. Good-natured, laughing Sarah. All that Sarah does is giggle, giggle, giggle. Sarah has no cares, for she is a man-hater and expects to be an old-maid. However, we notice that Sarah always blushes when addressed by one of the opposite sex. When it comes to lessons, Sarah is right there with the goods. She can always be found in the typewriting room after school, working diligently with the typewriter. Sarah ais� ) takes an interest in sports; but she does this mainly to keep up her health. Sarah expects to become a nurse, and we send with her our best wishes for her success. MARIAN MARGARET BOOTH “Peggy” A machine, a machine, my kingdom for a machine.” On entering the High School from the Larkin Grammar School in Sep- tember. 1915, Marian immediately began her fame, in her Freshman year, by composing a poem and having it published in the Spectrum. Ever since, she has been steadily climbing the ladder of fame. If you want some fun in the crowd, be sure to have Marian; for she knows no sorrow and is always gay. She says that she never blushes, but jttst ask her if he had a good time on Wednesday evening, and there immediately appears a pretty pink on her cheeks. 18 � OUR 1919 ANNUAL SARA ELIZABETH CULLIS BOWEN Punk” Sara began her High School career in September, 1915. as a pupil from Larkin Grammar School. She possesses much common sense and a bright and cheerful disposition. In her Senior year. Sara figured in the Girls’ Oratorical contest, and it was partly through her business-like efforts that the famous Senior Class Dances” were so successful. She was the author of the 1.919 class song. Why Sara should choose as the object of her affec- tions, one who has such a gloomy profession, we cannot understand. Still ye must not judge a person by his chosen profession, and we feel sure that Sara’s own cheeriness is fully capable of driving away the gloom and shadows of an undertaker’s life. As our .Math teacher would say. “Prove it,’ Sara. JULIA MARGARETTA BRANDT .I ule” Julia entered C. H. S. from Glenolden Grammar School, September, 1915. Julo is the star tease of the Settlor class, although she can be very serious at times. Her time is spent chiefly in studying, laughing and singing, Rip Van Winkle. She thoroughly enjoys making puns and telling jokes. Jule has a habit of arriving at school in the morning at ihe last minute, but not quite late. One morning site fell while running for the train, and succeeded in scratching her face severely, which brought forth many varied remarks, both witty and otherwise. Jule is one of the girls who debated about the evils of movies, and who. the following day, journeyed Market-street-ward with her chum to enjoy the pictures at the Grand, all her sound arguments forgotten entirely. 19 OUR 1919 ANNUAL CURTIS VEASEY BURKE Vamp Turkey” “Vamp” is a delegate to. Chester High from away out In the country. He entered Chester High in 1915 from Trainer Grammar School. Burke is a brilliant fellow. He is of the famous “strawberry blond” type; in fact, he is quite light-headed. We believe that Curtis is going to grow up before he is twenty-one, in spite of the fact that he is still a little childish. Vamp” is active as a track and basketball participant. During school hours at least he is exceedingly fond of arguing. If you ever find Curtis voluntarily seeking the company of the young ladies, please notify the editors and receive reward. HANNAH FRANCES CASSELL “Nan” “You may have your fox-trot or waltz, but it’s always a one-step for mine. Hannah entered the High School from the Franklin Grammar School in September, 1915. Every one knows Hannah’s ability, especially in teaching school and reading French. Hannah is very modest and does not tell her affairs to every one, but somehow we have heard a little about a young gentle- man, and we wonder who he is. He is a wonderful dancer. What is the reason that Hannah should prefer the one-step to all the other dances? We think that we know why she has this preference, but we may be wrong. We wish you good luck. Hannah, in all your future work, and we remind you now, that should you ever become a teacher, you should try not to forget these days when you were a student. 20 OUR 1919 ANNUAL WALTER FRANCIS CIESIELSKI “Deacon” Walter joined our class in 11 17 from St. John's Kanty College. Erie, pa. Next to Farmer, Walter is the biggest thing in the class. It is not unusual for him to have his lessons done (once in awhile). Walt likes to rough things up quite often. If you doubt the veracity of this statement, ask any oppos- ing football player who has come in contact w.th him on the field of battle. As tackle on our eleven this year. Walt tackled everything that came along. Walter was the only boy in the Senior class brave enough to volunteer as an interpreter of Virgil. He held his own in the class with seven girls and never once weakened. There Is some rumor floating about that Paderewski Is Walt's uncle. This has not yet been confirmed, however. JAMES ALEXANDER COCHRANE “Jimmy” Ladles and gentlemen, allow us to present to you James Alexander Cochrane. He entered Chester High School in 11� 1T� from the Larkin (Iram- mar School. Jimmie is well liked by all. He is the girls' ideal, tall and handsome with copper-gold hair, anti a rosy complexion. In his Sophomore year Cochrane was the president of his class, and when a Senior, managed the basketball team as well as being Secretary of the A. A. Hut even Jimmy is not perfect. He has a habit of saying nothing with such absolute con- viction that he makes every one believe it (nothing). James is quite a fanatic on the Marine Corps. We have no doubt that future years will find Jim denning an officer's uniform anti breaking hearts at every step. OUR 1919 ANNUAL JOHN FRANCIS CONNORS “Jack” Connors is distinguished in that he c;m crack more poor jokes In a given time than any one in the school. Ever since Jack entered in 1915 from Im- maculate Heart Parochial School, he has taken an active part in all school activities, and from the platform in the assembly room, delights in urging the students of Chester High to pour forth their school spirit. Connors was manager of the basketball team and is trying to get another letter for base- ball. As president of the Dramatic Club he has shown his remarkable execu- tive ability. The class need never worry, for as treasurer. Connors makes an ideal guard. If you ever hear some otic talking about debates or giving excuses for not having his lessons done, you will be safe in assuming that Jack is in the immediate vicinity. ETHEL SYDNEY CROTHERS “Bunnie” ‘'Bunnie entered C. II. S. from Upland Grammar School. September. 1915. She is the creator of the saying, The moon shines only in Upland.” Perhaps she knows; she lives there. Her usual routine consists of rushing home after school and doing her lessons so that her evenings may be free. “Mitchell” machines are her favorites, although a Ford limousine might do in a pinch. She is terribly afraid of any kind of insect. Ask her if there is a bug on her and she will shriek until it is a wonder all Chester does not hear her. For some reason “Bunnie is particularly fond of Bridgewater road on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Although she studies continually and is very conscientious about her lessons, she is an all-round good sport, and lots of fun. 22 OUR 1919 ANNUAL HOWARD LANGWORTHY DAVIS, JR. Chick It was in September. 1916. that we complained of mosquitoes, and upon investigation found that Chick Davis had blown in fresh from Pemberton High School. X. J„ with a troop of trained mosquitoes. When he became editor of the Spectrum and the Annual, those working under him found that he could train anything. The editor with a long name and a Jr., which he insists on putting after it. is some hustler and has hustled the Spectrum and the Annual to greater success than ever before. Most of us remember him from a piece he recited at the Junior recital, in which he was supposed to act crazy. lie acted natural and the part was taken so well we fail to predict whether Chick will be editor or actor. JENNIE DE PRISCO Jen” In September, 1915, Jennie began her High School career, a pupil from the Dewey Grammar School. She is known chiefly in the athletic activities of the school. In her Freshman year, she Joined the gym. class. The next year found her enjoying long hikes with other members of the girls' A. A. Finally she became a member of tin' Girls’ basketball team, and she was active in all the games and instrumental in winning the victories of the team. Jennie is always ready for sports of any kind. Judging from the many books she carries and from the hour she comes to school in the morning. Jennie is as fond of lessons as she is of athletic work. 23 OUR 1919 ANNUAL PERCY HOWARD DUCKWORTH Perc Some time in 11)17, a wind, a Rood one. blew down east and after hovering around Springfield. Mass., it blew Perc in to our class. Spring- field School lost a good scholar; we gained one. Percy is a reticent fellow, good in mathematics and physics. Perc.” whose long legs go well for track, has a long smile, which goes well on his face. He makes a hustling adver- tising manager, and that smile and down east twang has won many ads for our Annual. Does “Perc” like the girls? Well, take a squint at the above likeness and “Awsk him. BELLA FRIEDA EISNER Belle” Belle entered II. S. in the fall of 191 from the Larkin Grammar School. Books were Bella’s chief friends and pastime, for no matter where she was seen, her books were seen with her. She never minds staying after school for work, or at least she often does stay to do it; so we judge she must like it. Bella has time for other things besides lessons, though. She is often seen at the movies, ice cream store, or out strolling. Bella is quiet, really; she is seldom heard, but then we must remember that silence is golden. Bella has proved the value of silence, and we wish her good luck in whatever she may undertake. 24 JAMES JOSEPH LEE FARMER “Chinck.” “Cootie,” “Irish Statesman.” “Chinck” entered in 1914 from the Dewey Grammar School. He is one of the bright lights of the Senior Class and one of the jolliest little hoys of two hundred pounds ever known. He is a witty fellow and always has some new joke to tell. As a member of the football squad he caused many an opposing guard a bump, due to the careless use of his diminutive body. He gained the name of “Irish Statesman” through his oratorical powers as Cap- tain of the Boys’ Debating Team. Cootie” had a hard time keeping what religion he has. when any team representing Chester High School was defeated, but he made it all up in his reports of Athletics to the Spectrum. ARNOLD SAMUEL FRANK Frank Frank entered C. H. S. in the fall of 1915 from the I arkin Grammar School, like many other Freshmen, going to four years of work. What can be said of Arnold cannot be said of very many students in regard to mathe- matics. He could have physics for breakfast, dinner and supper, and yet never tire of it. As an athlete, Arnold does not shine, but when it comes to algebra or geometry he is on the spot. Arnold has nothing to be afraid of, but comes out for track to run. run for anything, not to run for fun. He is as industrious as the day is long, and we feel sure that in whatever course Arnold may enter in the future he will be successful, especially if he goes in for engineering. We feel, too, that if he does this, many schools and jails will be built by him to imprison people. 25 OUR 1919 ANNUAL REBA GINNS “Roba.” “Ginnsey” Reba entered C. II. S. in the fall of 1915 from the Larkin Grammar School, thru the door, with a heavy stop and a winning: smile. YVe may say that Reba is a girl whose duties are few and pleasures many. She has shown us her speaking ability by appearing on the main platform several times, during her school career. We also know that Reba is an excellent debater: for. during her Junior year, she was captain or' the Girls' Debating Team, in the English class, which defeated the boys’ tcnm. She also took part in the various sports, such as hikes, gymnastic exercises and dancing. We feel sure that Reba will some day be able, by her hypnotic speech, to get the “one” she desires. DORA GOODMAN I)o-ri Dora began her studious High School career in September, 1915. To say that Dora was studious and that was all, would not be putting it correctly. To be sure she always made herself prominent in classes by her brilliant recitations and often times her poor less fortunate classmates were made to appear very dull in comparison, but this is merely due to her own natural ability as a student and is no fault of Dora’s. In Virgil she is as bright as the star. Orion, is itself. Dora is a good sport and is always willing to aid her unfortunate classmates, who fail to have their lesson prepared at the proper time. If her whole life is as successful as her school career, we need have no fear of Dora's success in life. 2( OUR 1919 ANNUAL JANET CAMPBELL GRAHAM Jan” -Jan” entered Chester High School in September. 1915, from Larkin Gram- mar School. Janet was very studious and always worked hard in order to keep her marks above “Par. Still, is it any wonder Jan is bright? Just look at the luminous color of her hair! For several weeks she showed her patriotism by working for the ‘‘Fifth Liberty Loan drive. She liked it. too. We must look into this, and see what it all means. We would never had thought it of her; for Janet, as we knew her, is quiet in every sense of the word, except when it is time to recite lessons, and then she has plenty to say. « ♦ « ELSIE BEATRICE GRANT ••Else” Miss Elsie Grant, the title goes to the worthy one. led herself to Chester High School in 1915 A. D.. after a successful career at Larkin. All her books at High School have been carried back and forth over Seventh street many times, but the remarkable part is it leaked out that these books were opened when they arrived home. Although very bright, her retiected light is not sufficient to study by. and the “midnight oil” is burned. Else has already reached the toll gate and paid her toll of knowledge. Now the rough road to success lies open. This likely young maiden has boosted the W. S. S. society with all enthusiasm, this W. S. S. is War Saving Stamps, not Women’s Suffering Suffrage Society. 21 OUR 1919 ANNUAL HELEN BEGGS HAMILTON Cap September, 1915, found Helen embarking upon a distinguished career in Chester High. She has upheld her reputation in athletic activities, which she established at Larkin Grammar School and is generally recognized as a real sport. She is president of the girls basketball team. Helen is very fond of dancing, and who wouldn’t be if he could match her at this graceful art. Sad to say, many broken hearts have been left unhealed by this popular young lady; but such is life. We advise the poor disheartened ones to take courage and try again. If you hear a merry laugh issuing from the girls locker room, you will know that it is happy Helen. SADIE GERTRUDE HARRIS Sis” Shakespeare deserves praise, Milton also, and so does Sadie. She entered Chester High in 1913. the same year that she left John A. Watts School. Although she looked quite healthy, Sadie was taken ill, and consequently her school work was delayed considerably. But Sadie learned that if you don’t succeed at first, try, try again, and along with her perseverence Sadie also has a disposition that makes any one who meets her like her. And if you don’t believe Sadie’s got a good disposition you just notice her size and tell me what person her size could be grouchy? Then if you’re not satisfied, just ask John about it. 28 OUR 1919 ANNUAL MARGARET HEBDEN “Peg” Peg entered C. H. S. in 1915 from the Norwood Grammar School. Peg’s .-:iOst illustrious activities have been along the line of girls’ athletics. She has made a very capable and interested manager of the girls' basketball team for the years 1918-19. And now for a secret! Although she was very loyal to the team of which she was manager. Peg was almost as much interested in boys’ basketball and was a regular attendant at the games. Nor did this active girl limit herself to athletics. She was elected president of the Social Service Society in her Senior year and performed her duties in this capacity with great success. Margaret is an ardent follower of terpsichorc and belongs to a group of our classmates, which has often delighted us with rhythmical I erformances. A jolly good sport is Peg and thoroughly dependable, and these qualities will doubtless secure her success in the future. •JM EVA ELIZABETH HOFFECKER Hoffy, Eve Eva entered Chester High School from Windsor Grammar School in the fall of 1915. Like other frightened Presides, she was always very shy. In :spite of this her high school career was very successful. “Eve” always knows her lessons and is ever ready to help her classmates in their difficulties. Every one has noticed Eve's” rosy complexion with curiosity, but only her most confidential friends know the reason. If one could see her in the study hall, when her worldly companions are discussing their experiences, his curiosity would be satisfied as to what kind of cosmetics Eve” uses. 29 OUR 1919 ANNUAL MARY EDNA HOFFNER Polly” I love the ladies. Mary entered the High School from the Franklin Grammar School in September, 1915. She is fast learning that music hath charms to soothe the savage breast,” at the same time enjoying the company of one of the school’s talented musicians. Her favorite classical selection is. True Love Never Runs Smooth. of which she has had much experience. Not only- music interests Mary, but Dry Land Sailors are her delight; especially those from California. She is inclined to be sedate and silent, yet that doesn’t matter, for Mary is an expert in talking with her eyes. CHARLES J. HOUSTON “Chass “Chass entered in 1915 from Dewey Grammar School and started his career by saying that wartless pickles was a foolish idea started by George III. He won his popularity by his oratorical powers and his ability to pro- duce harmony on a mandolin. Chass is a deep thinker and a good speaker. He is a reliable, studious fellow and always stands high up in his Class. 30 OUR 1919 ANNUAL EMILE HULTON HUBER “Emily” Emile found his way to Chester High School from Larkin Grammar School in 1915. As we may easily tell from his appearance, Huber is vitally interested in athletics and has the honor of being president of the Boys’ A. A. He is a football and basketball player and captain of the track team. Emile has another accomplishment, for which he has become illustrious. This is the powerful “gift of gab. When you hear that stern voice that is owned by one mortal alone, you may turn to behold “His Highness Huber. King of Potter Street. Emile holds the record for making more noise in a specified time than any other Chester High student. For information on this subject apply to his Science teacher. LILLIAN McCLURE hueston Lillian Lillian entered from the quiet of Brook Haven through the medium of Larkin School, and came to our glorious C. H. S. in the year of our Lord. 1915. Our editor says she is a girl after his own heart, and he is an authority. Quiet she is and quiet she will be. But I like quiet girls. «ays he. (He had the wrong one in mind.) Lillian is strong in her school work, but w'eak on the noise. We have the profoundest respect for Lillian. A talented girl such as she who shows it in her studies, but refrains from making her voice re-echo thru the halls, has a right to be admired. 31 OUR 1919 ANNUAL CARRIE EULA HUTCHINS Don’t over ask Carrie if she wants to study history. From the time she left Larkin School and entered Chester High in 1915, Carrie's one complaint was, “I don't know my history.” and it's strange that she’s almost always exempt. But that is nothing. Carrie's strange, even to her two deep dimples that come and go at random. They were especially noticeable just after the war closed, and she knew that Camp Dix would soon be demobilized, and the war tax would be lifted from “Waltz Dream.” Carrie was heard to remark one time that she could waltz all night long if history could l e omitted from the curriculum the next day. LAURA FLORINE IVES “Ivsy,” “Floss” With her characteristic light and springy tread. Florine. for the first time entered the solemn portals of C. H. S. in 1915 from Franklin Grammar School. Her chief aim in life is to blush every time some one speaks to her. There are many ol Florlne’s classmates who long for just such a splendid complexion a hers. “Floss is the possessor of a sunny smile, that would break the stoniest male heart; Florine is a good sport; we might also add that, during her Junior year, she was very much interested in a Ford ear. or rather the possessor of one. however, that is all over now. We feel sure that some day Florine. with her cheery smile and laughing eyes, will make some fortunate one most happy. 32 OUR 1919 ANNUAL MARGARET PALMER JACKSON “Peggy” “Yet there is something in me dangerous” Peg entered Chester High from Rahway Grammar School. New Jersey, in the fall of 1917. Peggy soon became acquainted with her new classmates and surroundings. She was quickly recognized as a talented scholar, and was called upon to take part in many school activities. Peggy just adores a naval band, but it must play her favorite selection. Till We Meet Again She is always impressed by that novel. Peg of My Heart. Rut there is a reason for everything. Peg has proved herself a very quick little worker. She believes in taking advantage of the opportunity when it comes, because it may fail to return. AH' MIRIAM ISOBEL KELLY Chic Miriam entered Chester High with all the other little 1919 Freshies” in September. 1915, from the Larkin Grammar School. She spent many of her spare moments in following up the latest fashions and in dancing. In school, she was generally a good little girl, when she was not laughing; but she was always laughing. She laughed and the world laughed with her just to hear her laugh. Chic, as every one calls her. is a very companionable, little person. If you don’t believe it. just ask one young man, called Stew.” We can recommend no better person than he; for, if the Stew didn’t know the Chic in his own Chic-an’-Stew. no one would. 33 OUR 1919 ANNUAL MARY BARBER KUNKEL “Kid Mary is one of the brightest and happiest of those who entered C. n. S. from Larkin Grammar School. September, 1915. Seniors are really supposed to be very sedate and dignified, but Mary giggles and talks so much that one would almost believe her to be a lower classman. She has “a heart for any fate, and laughs even if a history test is the next number on the program. She instills her joyous spirit into the souls of her classmates, who just couldn’t be blue when Mary is near. She is one of our debaters and has made a great success of it. Some one has said that if Mary argued that the world was coming to an end as soon as the 191!� class graduated, she could convince the Freshman class at least that she was right. ABE LACHMAN “Abie” Even though vanquished he could argue still” After organizing our class in 1915. it was found we had “Able with us, from Larkin School. He has been with us ever since, much to our satis- faction. for wherever he is there also is enthusiasm and “pep” stirring. It is useless to argue with him; for he almost always finishes the argument. In the Senior year, he managed the baseball with great success. Abie always had his finger in something, whether it belonged there or not. He is a hard worker for the class activities, and often shouldered the load that belonged to some one more indolent. 34 OUR 1919 ANNUAL MARGARET E. LANE “Peg” In 1915 Margaret came to Chester High from the Dewey Grammar School am! has the reputation of being one of the brightest pupils in the class. She is a member of the Commercial Department and is noted for her ability in office training. Peg” is always quiet and reserved; but when it is time to speak, she speaks wisely. Once outside the walls of the High School. Margaret drops quiet, demure manner and becomes lively and full of fun. She is usually found at the athletic games and is particularly interested in a boys’ game of football. MARY BELL LARKIN “Pard,” Stump,” “Mare Hard” entered Chester High School in 1915 from the Dewey Grammar School. Coming from “Hogtown.” Stump” is one of our most popular girls. The “Hook of David” has for some time been given much cnsideration by “Pard.” We wonder why? One of our teachers is very much interested in the appearance of “Pard’s” hair. She is very industrious in all her subjects, especially so in economic history. She is also interested in fairies. At one time Pard” was a star on our basketball team. 35 OUR 1919 ANNUAL WILLIAM HENRY LINTON Hen.” ,Zip Zip” is a pood name for our hero—he is as fast as a snail. He entered in 1915 from Booth’s Corner, which, perhaps, accounts for his remarkable speed. He has great delight in trying to produce a laugh with some original wit. He participated in all class activities, and as a side issue he took the Pour-Year Commercial Course, which has fitted him for the business world. “Hen” is a studious fellow and very easy to get along with. However, we cannot say all good things about him; he has one fault—he is a ladies' man. Hen” comes to school all decked out and ready for any girl who will fall for him. He can always he found in the presence of some female, or. perhaps, it is the female in his presence. Who can tell? “Hen should he careful; for he might get one like Maggie .liggs. AH' JAMES CHEETHAM McCLYMONT Jimmie” Jimmie came from York High School and joined us soon after we started our career in Chester. James is a studious little fellow with dark hair and brown eyes, and a winning smile. In math” and physics he plays the stellar role. Another instance in which Jimmie starred was his wonderful interpre- tation of a darling little boy, “Johnnie Willie. in the Freshman reception. James is unobstrusive and reserved and ever willing to help. He was a competent assistant editor and was a success as business manager of the Annual. Jimmie’s dream Is to go to Annapolis and become a great naval officer. His past successes predict a bright future. 36 OUR 1919 ANNUAL WILLIAM ILLINGWORTH McCOY Willie” Ho was always exact both in word and In act. William first made his appearance as a High School student when, as a Freshman, he entered Ches- ter High September, 191 � . a pupil from the Franklin Grammar School. He has always been a model student. In his Senior year he was made Presi- dent of the Literary Society, and every Wednesday afternoon Willie could he seen as he called that noisy body of young people to older in the very severest of tones. His ability as a speaker was illustrated many times, especially in the Boys’ Oratorical Contest, it is rumored that William intends to be a doctor. His cool manner and steady head will help him in his career, which we hope to be a great success. MARY ELIZABETH McFADDEN “Joe’ Mary entered Chester High from Larkin Grammar School in the fall of 191 � . She was a rather bashful, quiet girl until her Senior year, when her attitude toward life in general seems to have changed. We believe that one of the main causes for this change of view is Mary’s sudden interest in the “ball” game and the fact that she has now become a devoted follower of terpsichore. Mary’s pleasant expression indicates her jolly disposition and in addition to this splendid characteristic she is a good student and is rarely unprepared. 37 OUR 1919 ANNUAL ELIZABETH AUDREY McGINNISS “Bess” Elizabeth entered High School as a Freshman. September. 1915. She is our Star Girl Debater. This fact was discovered when Elizabeth debated as a Junior in the Girls' Public Debate, and as a Senior her ability was again shown both in Literary Society and Public Debates. Hess” not only took part in the Girls' Oratorical Contest, but she also took the first prize, a silver loving cup. In debates her logic was merciless so far as her opponents were concerned. This gives us an insight into the future of some young gentlemen, for she as a debater could hold her own in family quarrels. Her ambition is to become a nurse. Her ability cries out for a place in Congress. y? r GERTRUDE STARKEY MEARS Gert” Gertrude entered Chester High School from Milton High School. Dela- ware, in the fall of 1916. Gert is a very independent little lady. She is very fond of music, especially a full orchestra. She comes to us from “Down Delaware.” where the corn and tuters” grow. Gert is reticent about her affairs, but nevertheless her classmates have learned that her interests are centered in the navy. Gert came into the school quiet and slow, and she went out quiet and slow, and so enters on her career. But let us hope in the future she will remain slow as lightning, quiet as a boiler factory.” 38 OUR 1919 ANNUAL FRANCES GRACE MECKERT “Fran” “Fran- entered Chester High School in 1915 from Glenolden Grammar School. During her four years in the Commercial Course she was always very faithful and studious to her work. Fran’s favorite pastime was reading novels, such as. The Romance of Ueilley. etc. “Fran was always one of our stars on the girls’ basketball team, and by her excellent playing, a victory was very often won. Her pleasing countenance and winning per- sonality made her a list of friends innumerable. Her speed in basketball gave her speed in everything, studies and all; but we hope now that she is out of High School she will slow flown enough to enjoy life. EDGAR SPROUL MELVILLE “Eddie Eddie,” the male artist of the class, entered the High School in 1915 from Larkin Grammar School. He expects to be a cartoonist, and we have no doubts that he will be a great success In this line, as he has already had a great deal of experience copying the specimens found in school. Why Melville told us himself that the first thing he ever drew was his breath. Edgar is a regular lady-killer, and what is more, it never bothers him. Dancing is his middle name. As for lessons, well he generally manages to get them done in spite of his many social obligations. 39 OUR 1919 ANNUAL HELEN MARTHA MERGY Frenchy “Frenchy entered the High School in 1915 from Larkin Grammar School aru is all that her name implies, a girl with dark hair, dark and sparkling eyes, and a winning way. She is popular with the classmates, because she cannot help being so; it is natural. In her school work she progressed as she does in social life. Sin is very fond of reading love stories, such as Romance of Constance,” Love is Like a Piece of Cheese. She practices the scenes laid down in these famous hooks on her boy friends. Is she succesful? She is. ROSE MILLER Ro” Ro” entered C. H. S. in the fall of 1915 from the Dewey Grammar School, with a smile. This gentle maiden brought with her something that was used by her during her four years in High School. This something was her talent on the piano. She played in several public entertainments which were given in the school. Rose also takes as much interest in her lessons as in her music. She specializes in Spanish. Hut Rose does other things besides lessons and music. Her hobby” is riding about in her Buick. Rose is a jolly good sport and companion, with room in her heart for every one. We hope her pleasant disposition will remain with her in the future. 40 OUR 1919 ANNUAL EDITH FRANCES MITCHELL “Mike” “Mike” is a girl of the Priscilla type. She entered in 1915 from Dewey (irammar School, and became active in school affairs and a loyal student of the school. She was a steady, studious and dependable person and very pleasing In her manner. She never had occasion to be ashamed of her report card, for it contained only K's and S's. the fruits of hard labor. Her favorite pastime was walking between the Kyre Building and the High School, and admiring the beautiful scenery. Am DOROTHY HAYES NEELD “Dot.” “Dotty” “Dot entered the Chester High School in 1915 from the Darkln Grammar School. “Dot was the famous musician of the class of 1919. With her wonderful playing and singing. Dotty could charm any one. We had hoped to keep “Dotty” here with us in Chester, but alas, we feel there is some one or something more attractive for her in Virginia. Her famous book and songs are, The Christmas Carroll” and “The Carroll of St. James.” Many times and oft in the assembly we have been enchanted by her voice, which swells the rooms and re-echoes through the halls. And we feel that it in the future will either fill or empty greater halls. 41 OUR 1919 ANNUAL GERTRUDE MILLS OVERHOLTZER Gert” Gert entered Chester High School in 1915 from Larkin Grammar School. She was always fond of “sweet” things, hut during the last year that fond- ness has grown immensely. Is there a reason? I should say so! Gert” is very much interested in the series of “John Ward’s Business Career, etc. We should all like to know the secret of Gert's coiffure. A radiant hue covers Gert’s countenance when she is running to see some soldiers passing enroute to New York. Her Spanish lessons are of such interest and impor- tance to Gert that we are inclined to believe that the midnight oil is one of the items on her weekly grocery bill. RAYMOND WALTER PALMER “Kay A little ray of sunshine; A little Hood of kisses. Are all that a couple need. To change Miss” to “Mrs.” Ray” will furnish the sunshine. Who will do the rest? Ray was the original “Beam of sunshine” in the commercial class. Wherever you saw him you saw a smile, and a pleasant one at that. However, he was quiet and didn’t have much to say. but still waters run deep.” He was an ardent follower of all athletic games and all school activities. His favorite pastime was drawing pictures of Jeff, his favorite. He was a success at this profession, and some day may take the place of Bud Fisher. 42 OUR 1919 ANNUAL THELMA CARTER POTTS “Thelm” Thelma, although she came from away out in Norwood, in 1915. is very much at home in C. H. S. She is always happy and cheerful and has won many friends. When Fredrich Long left Chester High. Thelma became president of the class, which office she filled very successfully. Thelma creates a lively business for the Traction Company by having him come out every once in a while. Hoys’ athletics have a great attraction for this vivacious young lady and few games of basketball in particular missed her presence. We wonder why. Thelma's ambition is to become the private secretary of some great man. May her hopes be realized. Thelma also dances. In the Freshman reception and in Literary Society she has proved this to the school most conclusively. MlLLICENT ELIZABETH REED “Minnie How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining minute!” M illicent entered Chester High School from I arkin Grammar School in the fall of 1915. Minnie is our ever conscientious classmate. She never tires f her studies. Hooks, books, and more books, are Millicent’s delight. She learns the contents of her text books from beginning to end. In conversing with Minnie, one soon learns that history is her favorite study. As one approaches Minnie, he is greeted with the same old question. “Do you know your history? But Minnie now frequents checker parties, and she has become a very jolly entertainer. 4’A OUR 1919 ANNUAL ROBERT REID “Bob” Bob entered High School In 1915 from Larkin Grammar School. He did not make much noise during the Freshman and Sophomore years, except that he came out persistently for baseball and basketball teams. However, Bobby bloomed forth gloriously in his Senior year and was the wonder of the whole school and every opposing: team in basketball. Field goals were his specialty. Not only docs Bob shine in athletics, but he is getting to be quite a ladies’ man. He likes to stay in the kitchen with the kettles and “Potts.” Reid is quite a chauffeur also. His only fault in this field is that he thinks he’s driving a tank and runs over everything regardless of its character. EDNA PAULL REILLEY “Eddie” Edna entered the High School from the I arkin Grammar School in September, 1915. We were all smaller then, but Eddie was tiny. Did we pity her? 1 guess not. for she did not need pity; she always will be able to take up her herself. Ed. liked to go to the basketball games on certain evenings, but we never found out what the attraction was. It might have been the game, and it might have been—Who knows? Edna has a few favorite sayings, the most familiar of which are; Lemme and “gimme.” Like all the rest of the girls, she.can blush. Why did she blush, that day? Above all. Eddie is a good sport and the fun of the crowd, and we all wish her good luck throughout her future life, which has already been predicted. •14 OUR 1919 ANNUAL NICHOLAS JAMES ROBINSON “Nick Nick came to C. H. S. from Trainer Grammar School in 1915. Ho is a studious little boy. but has a bad habit of teasing his classmates. If the maxim. “Good goods comes in small packages, holds true. Nick is indeed good; and it is said that his brain contains more knowledge per cubic inch than any of his eminent competitors in the study of Spanish. However, if the truth be known, many a time and oft has he burned the midnight oil in preparation for a difficult assignment. One of Nick’s characteristics is his perpetual good humor and cheery smile. JENNIE SAVITSKY “Jen With the rest of the frightened “Fresh ies” in the fall of 1915. “Jen” entered C. H. S. from Dewey School and embarked in the boat of learning. It was always felt that Jennie, quiet and shy. as she is, was keeping her virtues from us and revealing only her conscientious efforts of study; naturally we looked for some year in High School when she would burst forth in all her glory. But she didn't and so much the better; nobody appreciates those modest, quiet, girls the way we do. Jennie, in the Sophomore year, gained her numerals by taking part in a series of hikes. This was good for Jennie, and those hikes have given her walking ability, for which some young man will be thankful. 45 OUR 1919 ANNUAL HELEN SCHOFIELD Reggy” “Reggy” entered Chester High School In 1915 from Trainer Grammar School, which probably accounts for her rapid progress and speed. Helen has a very bashful disposition, and her blush is like that of an early spring rose. Tin book, “St. Nicholas and His Adventures.” always held some new and interesting story for her. Helen was always very studious and loyal to her work and had quite a collection of E's” and S’s” on her report card, a collection which only a chosen few who go through High School attain, a collection which few get and many envy. EVA GILMORE SMITH Eve” It’s funny when you think of it. that when Eva left John A. Watts’ School and entered Chester High School in 1914, she used to study so hard. She even used to like history period to come. Hut after a certain young subma- rine chaser chased up. and got acquainted with Eva. she decided history was too hard. And. anyway after a fellow’s been off to sea for awhile, he does not want to be always listening to history dates and all the things that , happened in 1492. So Eva decided to entertain her friends by selections from Dunbar. And although every one at school appreciates her work, you just ought to hear Hub shoot off about it. and hear Eva say, ”() go ’way.” 46 OUR 1919 ANNUAL FLORENCE KNOWLES STEPTOE “Kid,” “Floss,” “Steppie” Steppie” entered Chester High School in September. 1913. from the Upland Grammar School. Her classmates have often told her that it will not be very hard for her to get to Heaven, as she almost reaches there now. “Floss’ has a most enviable accomplishment, i. e. talking. She even talks with her eyes, which has marked the doom of many masculine admirers. She has two hobbies. She is passionately fond of history, especially the story about John Smith, who discovered Upland. No matter how many lessons Florence has to do. she will always find time for Bennett’s restaurant. Although “Floss may appear cross in her picture, she really isn't. ELIZABETH THOMAS STEWART “Libby “Libby” entered the portals of Chester High School in 1913. from l arkin Grammar School. She is a very popular girl among her classmates, and as a token of this esteem. Elizabeth was elected secretary of the class and president of the Girls’ Glee Club. “Lib’s” highest ambition in life is to become a leedcr” among men. and something tells us that this ambition will be realized before long. First, however. Lib” is going to try her luck at stenography, and in this field she has the best wishes of the class. 47 OUR 1919 ANNUAL JOSEPH FRANCIS STOTT Joe” ••Joe” entered from the Larkin Grammar School in 1915. He was not a classy, flashy boy; but a steady, dependable and studious fellow. He is shy on Kiris and never has much to say to them. Joe is wise, for as long as he stays away from them they will never get his goat. Playing baseball is “.Joe’s favorite pastime in season, and next to this, drawing pictures in class. With a little more practice “Joe” might obtain the contract to paint the picture of the “Lonesome Pea.” i MARY ESTER THOMAS Mary entered Chester High School in September, 1915. from the Watts Grammar School. Since she has been in the C. H. S. she has gained many friends because of her jolly disposition. As soon as a difficult science lesson comes up, every one turns toward Mary for a good joke, to pass the time away. While discussing proper names one day, Mary remarked, “I consider the name Eddie” very charming.” That remark still leaves a question mark in our minds as to why that name should appeal to her more than all the rest. We don’t think any one will ever know, because Mary knows how to keep a secret. 48 OUR 1919 ANNUAL MIRIAM PAULINE TINDALL •Mir.” “Empty “Mir” entered C. H. S. from Norwood Grammar School. September. 1915. We have so many things to say about Mir that we wonder if we shall have space enough. First, she is a perfectly wonderful artist! Second, she is always in style, especially as to hairdressing. Then. too. Mir” just simply loves sand colored or red hair. We wonder why! We know, though, that she always blushes and says, “Oh, stop,” whenever red hair is brought into the conversation. Her greatest joy is to entertain by singing. I'm Sorry I Made You Cry,” in broken French. Mir” has one pet expression, which she announced to the whole school in chapel one morning. “Oh, gosh!” « « « « -%! • MARY GRACE TWADDELL Gracious” Grace entered the High School from the Boothwyn Grammar School in September, 1915. We must admit that Grace is one of the quietest girls of our class, altho, not so very long ago. a member of the Faculty declared that she was becoming very talkative. Grace is always ready to give all the sympathetic word or smile that is needed when they are down-hearted, and we are sure that it is appreciated. Once upon a time. Grace liked to stand on the bridge and watch the trains go by; whether she does now or not. is unknown to us. Does she? What was the attraction? 49 OUR 1919 ANNUAL DAVID ROBERT WATSON “Dave” Dave” entered C. H. S. from Franklin Grammar School, September. 1915. He should be congratulated for the great success he has made of tjie presidency of our class this year. Although he lost a great deal of time on account of sickness, he has proved his ability to work, by making up lpis back lessons and studying the advanced. He, like most of our boys, is interested in all of the athletics, but takes no active part. However, he is manager of the football team. Dave” is a star debater; his dignity, delivery and poise have won for him the admiration of every one. Dave arrives at school very early in the morning and wanders through the empty corri- dors. singing. Mary, Mary, You’re the Girl For Me. MARGARET MARIE WELSH “Peg You need no introduction to Peg.” for every one knows her. She is the girl with the winning smile and the famous wink. Peg entered Chester High from the Immaculate Heart Parochial School in 1915. She is a tine scholar and her favorite pastime is the scientific study of mechanical appli- ances. such as. sewing machines, multigraphs and peanut roasters. Who knows but that this ingenious young lady may invent a long sought for labor-saving machine, such as a producer of holeless buttons. (If you want to see pretty pink cheeks, just say something to make Margaret blush.) 50 OUR 1919 ANNUAL RENA SUNDERLAND WHEATON “Rene’’ “Rene” entered C. H. S. in the fall of 1915 from Franklin Grammar Schobl. Her first fame was made in the Junior Recital and it was there that the school learned of her wonderful speaking ability. From that time on. she took part in many of the school activities. She also took part in her lessons. Rena” is a girl of very pleasing personality. She always has a smile and a word of cheer for every one. Hut it is the nature of all people of her dimensions to be happy. Nevertheless, Rena” will some day become a strict and successful teacher, for she has already shown her ability in the field of teaching, by substituting in the various primary schools. We wish her the best success in her teaching career. LOWDON RICHARD WILLIAMS Lowdy,” “Cap Lowdy” entered Chester High from Dewey Grammar School in Septem- ber. 1915. Me has been one of the most active boys in the school in athletics. His splendid work in football won him the captaincy of the team this year, and in baseball his work has been fine. How wonderfiil are the miracles nature performs during the night! For instance. Dowdy's” hair. He says that swimming makes the hair curl, but—so. do curling irons. Lowdy” is like all the other present-day “Adams.” in that he has . fallen. for an Eve. “Cap’s chief occupation is gazing thoughtfully (?) out of the window, although he really did turn in some good English papers this year. We hope that this start will carry Lowdy thru to success. 51 OUR 1919 ANNUAL FLORENCE ADELE WYATT “Flo,” Floss” “Flo” entered Chester High School in 1915 from Franklin Grammar School. “Flo is considered a queen by the male sex. especially «among: the men of Spanish origin. Of all the afternoons in a week. Wednesday holds the most attraction for “Flo. We wonder why? One is charmed just to sit and listen to the voice of Flo.” and her dancing is like that of a perfect goddess. Florence also has a very amusing laugh. We should like to know why Florence blushes when the name Price is mentioned. In whatever branch of work Florence takes up. she has the best wishes of her entire class. MARTHA LOWRIE 2ECKER Mattie” In November, 1915, this very young maiden entered Chester High from Stephens' High School. Lancaster, Pa. Martha is very precise in everything she says and does. She is quite a model in school. We believe that, if it were the style for women to be preachers, Martha would make a very good one. Martha is expecially noted for Iter remarkable ability as a poet. In study hall each day she could be seen as she sat with knitted brow, thinking out and writing down her poetical devices. She was chosen as the 1919 class poet and wrote the class poem. Perhaps, some day in the future. Martha may rank with Longfellow, Lowell and other great poets. Who knows? 52 OUR 1919 ANNUAL CLASS POEM Yes, our last short year is over; And our members who are here, Onward go from Chester High School, From the friends they found so dear. All our members are not with us, Some of them have gone away; One has left our sight forever, Gone to dwell in Heaven’s bright day. Now the Class of 1919, Has for colors blue and white, Standing for the best and truest, Purity and inward right. May we ne’er forsake that standard, Never fail our colors true, But be known as ever faithful— Faithful to the white and blue. Though long years go swiftly onward, Never shall forgotten be, What we owe our Alma Mater, Students, and the Faculty. School days filled with joy or sorrow, Brought us aid to cheer us on; Made us feel the goal was nearer, And our labor nearly done. Here we part, remembering always, That we cannot here remain. But onward where ambition calls us, Seek ambition’s vast domain. So from this calm harbor sailing, Out into life’s ocean wide, Each his own frail bark is steering, For himself must be his guide. Martha L. Zecher. 53 OUR 1919 ANNUAL CLASS HISTOKY September 7. 1915. was an eventful day for Chester High School. On that day, the largest number of Freshmen ever entering at one time, became the center of interest for the upper classmen. It was a bright green class and very fresh looking, no doubt, and it got lost several times. Then the Senior Class gave it a reception and made it feel much more at home. This class be- gan to follow the example of former classes and organized its first year. The following officers were elected: Henry Thompson, President; Elsie Jones, Vice-President; Martha McLean, Secre- tary. and Milton Mac Dowell, Treasurer, to lead it through its first stage of school life. This wonderful class immediately took interest in ath- letics and made its mark in all sports the first year. As the Freshman usually do, they pre- sented a Flag Day program, but this class’s pro- gram differed in that it was the best one so far. After this exertion everyone granted the class its much appreciated vacation. This marvelous group came together again the next September as Sophomores and proceeded to organize. This time the class chose James Coch- rane for President. Helen Hamilton for Vice- President, Miriam Tindall for Secretary, and Charles Nolan for Treasurer. The class had developed so much talent that early in the year Sara Bowen, one of its members, wrote a class song which was duly adopted. After this it stir gained in class spirit and chose class colors of King’s Blue and White. Pennants of these colors were purchased by all loyal members. Stil! another program had to be presented. This Peace Day celebration was enjoyed by all who attended. A picnic ended its second lap of school life, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed this care- free day of joy and pleasure. After this happy vacation the class was once more ready to enter the yoke and strive to win for the honor of 1919. In 1917 these classmates again united as Juniors, and the class was full of pride over its next step.. This year it selected Frederick Long for President; Thelma Potts, Vice-President; Harry Baxter, Secretary, and Helen Hamilton, Treasurer. As Juniors the members of this illus- trious class gained the triumph of wearing class rings of their choice. Then athletics became stronger in its mind and several of the ’Varsity teams gained stars from its midst. Because the 54 OUR 1919 ANNUAL CLASS HISTOKY school lost Mr. Smedley, its principal, at the close of our Sophomore year, it was decided to give to Chester High an Athletic Field to be called the Smedley Memorial Field in honor of our deceased friend. Toward this goal the class of 1919 nobly struggled. To do its bit to help the good cause, the class gave a dance, which was a great success financially and socially. Then the class struck hard against the Seniors in de- bating and ended with a score of four to four in its favor. These debates included both boys and girls. During this term its president discontinued his studies in Chester High, which made it neces- sary for the vice-president to take his place. In the vacancy Louden Williams was made vice- president. Because of its total of talented peo- ple, '19 showed her superior ability in her Arbor Day program. But her crowning event was the Junior Recital, and in this all the participants surely may pride themselves on the raising of the standard of the class. Again this group of loyal scholmates adjourned for a well-earned vacation. When this class again joined ranks, it resolved to do or die for '19 and Chester High. In one short Summer this group was raised to the dig- nity of Seniors, which dignity became them well. The ranks of ’19 were thinned, on account of the exceptional opportunities open to them in the business world. Add to this one month’s time lost by influenza, and you see its handicaps. Nevertheless, it again organized, with David Watson, President; James McClvmont, Vice- President; Elizabeth Stewart, Secretary, and John Connors, Treasurer, as its officers to guide it through its last term of school life. During the influenza epidemic, the class was deeply grieved over the loss of one of our popular mem- bers, Adaline Pollock. The girls of the class took hold and made a great success of the Girls’ Oper- etta called, “The Feast of the Little Lanterns.” This is the closing chapter of the Class of 1919 and it has tried hard to make this class a model for other classes to follow. It has worked along the lines of former classes, yet always in a new pathway. For this class has tried with all its might to be a wise and grave group of Seniors, that all the classes to follow may see and appre- ciate the followers of the King’s Blue and White. It has tried to make Chester High a better place for both teachers and pupils. 55 OUR 1919 ANNUAL CLASS SONG To the tune of Princeton's Orange and Black.” O ’15 thou hast favored The Violet’s dark blue; And the class of 1916, To the cherry’s rede are true; Now the class of 1919, Will hold with honor bright And reverence, love and cherish The King’s Blue and the White. Through the four short years of High School, ’Neath the walls we love so well, Is the mystic charm of knowledge We vainly seek to spell. And the class of 1919. Has worked with all its might, To win for dear old Chester, And the King’s Blue and the White. When the days of trial enter, In the years when school is o’er. And the things which are before us. Are the things which come no more; We’ll turn again to Chester, And think with proud delight, Of the Class of 1919, And the King’s Blue and the White. Sara R. Bowen. nr ir CLASS YELL Rum-sticka, bum-sticka, Minnie cot—wow! Hobble gobble! hobble gobble! We’re on top. Halla Canute! halla cannac! Sis—bum—bah 19 19 Rah! Rah! Rah! 56 OUR 1919 ANNUAL CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1919, about to sever our conection with our Alma Mater do with humorous analysis and sincere foolishness leave this our last will and testament. We hope that the executor will fulfill our last wishes without creating any hard feeling or bitterness among our most worthy classmates. In turn we desire that one and all of those enumerated will accept their respective epigram with unbiased judgment. To all persons who have been desirous of our welfare we extend our sincerest thanks. Indiscriminately we bequeath these bits of verse: To Mr. Gulden.—Our deepest gratitude and appreciation for his help and guidance through- out our most perilous years of High School. To Miss Reaney.—Her desires for new op- portunities may materialize. To Miss Caldwell.—A few more alcoves. To Miss Jackson.—A set of history books with her name engraved on the frontis-page. To Miss Williams:—A re-establishment of a literary era. To Mr. Hollenbach.—A more complete library for historical reference. To Mr. Duncan.—More degrees. To Miss Garvin—The abolishment of the co-operative course. To Miss Hepworth.—An unmolested trip abroad. To Miss Doyle.—-Two public speaking periods a week. To Miss McIntyre. — The resurrection of Caesar and Cicero. To Margaret Barr.—A place in the ranks of virginity. To Marion Booth.—A chauffeur. To Sarah Bowen.—That the business at Fair- lamb’s may keep moving. To Julia Brandt.—Five or six children. To Hannah Cassell.—A settlement in the pronunciation of her name. To Ethel Crothers.—Not that she may become a garage hand, but that she may learn to take care of a Mitchell. To Jennie De Prisco.—A can of Heinz’s Spa- ghetti. To Bella Eisner.—An income in trade. To Reba Ginns.—Head shoplifter at Kiwas. To Dora Goodman.—Fame as a dancing wonder. 57 OUR 1919 ANNUAL CLASS WILL To Janet Graham.—Descendants with black hair. To Elsie Grant.—A few more E’s. To Helen Hamilton.—A world of loving men that can be won. To Margaret Hebden.—A revision of railroad schedule to suit her—potato—mashers!!! To Eva Hoffecker.—A trip to the dike region. To Mary Hoffner.—That she a sailor’s wife may be. To Clara Biller.—A group of intelligent pu- pils. To Lillian Heuston.—A self-starter. To Carrie Hutchin.—History that repeats itself. To Florine Ives.—A loving lover. To Mary Kunkel.—A pair of heavy shoes for hiking. To Margaret Lane.—A little more pep. To Mary Larkin.—A pair of glasses so that she can see “What’s on.” To Mary McFadden.—A few more trunks fall- ing off for Chester. To Elizabeth McGinnis.—A rest from higher learning. To Gertrude Mears.—That the Gobs may al- ways remain popular. To Frances Meckert.—A receipt for really (Rcilley) whitewashing her nose. To Helen Mergv.—A Parisian home. To Rose Miller.—A place among the flowers. To Edith Mitchell.—A little track practice. To Dorothy Xeeld.—A baby grand. To Gertrude Overholtzer.—A cadet. To Thelma Potts.—To hunt Reed-birds for- ever. To Edna Reilley.—One mill, or a tenth of a cent. To Jennie Savitsky.—The management of a dry goods store. To Millicent Reid.—A place among the angels. To Helen Schofield.—A good typewriter. To Florence Steptoe.—A home in a real city. To Elizabeth Stewart.—That she may be a good leader, not musical. To Miriam Tindall.—Plenty of scrap-paper— not for soldiers’ letters. To Mary Thomas.—A position as professional entertainer, reading Dunbar. To Grace Twaddell.—A megaphone. 5« OUR 1919 ANNUAL CLASS WILL To Rena Wheaton.-—Some slcnderine pills. To Margaret Welsh.—To be an Irishman’s dream. To Margaret Jaekson. — Some glue to hold ’em. To Florence Wyatt.—A diary to keep track of her dates. To Martha Zecher.—A cozy nook—near a pil- lar—in a church. To Harry Baxter.—“Let him peddle if he can.” I Petri ken.) To Curtis Burke.—A padded cell. (The only place for a vampire.) To James Cochrane.—A gun in order to hunt her. To John Conners.—A little walk to Upland to visit Hindustan. To Arnold Frank.—A few English grammars. To Charles Heacoek.—A tank for touring purposes. To Abe Lachman.—A secretary to keep track of the bats. To Henry Linton.—That he may claim his brotherhood with Hamilton. To William McCoy.—Lots of midnight oil. To James McClymont.—Success as an archi- tect. To Eddie Melville.—The position of Fisher’s understudy. To Raymond Palmer.—A pitcher for practice. To V. Robinson.—A prepared Spanish lesson without spending two hours. To Israel Sternberg.—A decrease in flour for the bakery. To Joseph Stott.—Ease on the platform. To Lowden Williams.—A hog-town manicure. To David Watson—To obtain fame through his Irish wit. ( David Watson, Witnesses. James Cochrane, ( Sara Bowen, 59 CLASS OFFICERS President........................John P. Bell Vice-President Dorothy Bough Secretary .... Jane Ferkler Treasurer and Historian . R. JvESLiE Chrismer ______OUR 1919 ANNUAL______ History of the Class of 1920 On October 2, 1916. the Class of 1920 entered Chester High School as Freshmen. We realized that we were Freshmen as much as anybody else, although we smile in a reminiscent manner now when we recall our hunts for “lost” classrooms. However, when we grew to know each other bet- ter. we felt right at home. On October 31 we had our first class meeting and elected officers who were to guide us through the first year. Our choice was as follows: Lewis Buckman, President; Agatha Smedley, Vice- President; Taylor Long, Treasurer, and Rose Fox, Secretary. Later in the year, Taylor Long, the class treas- urer. tendered his resignation, which was duly accepted, and Gilbert Barton was elected to fill the vacancy. From the first the Class of 1920 entered into school activities with vim and “pep.” Our class football team, as Freshmen,” was a “humdinger,” winning all of the five games it played, and one of these victories was over the Sophomores, whom we trimmed to the tune of 13 to 8. On the ’Varsity football team that fall. Mil- bourne, a classmate, secured his place, and both Galey and Martin, also of our class, made the cross-country team in their Freshmen year. Near the middle of November the Senior Class gave us a fine reception, of which the principal feature was ‘Seven Scenes From Ches- ter’s Past.’ The program was excellently ren- dered and was heartily appreciated by all present. On the basketball team for the 1916-17 sea- son, two candidates from ’20—George Lentz and W'ilmot Godon—secured their places. It is quite needless to say that both players demonstrated their ability as valuable men in the team’s suc- cessful season. As customary, we, the Freshmen, had charge of the Flag Day program, and as I wrote in our class history for last year’s Annual, “instead of following in the footsteps of our predecessors, we overstepped their pathway by furnishing a pro- gram of excellent merit which was heartily en- joyed by all present.” Arnold Boren was the only member of ’20 who made the ’Varsity baseball team for the 1917 season. Up to this point this completes the full rec- ord of the chief happenings of our Freshman 61 OUR 1919 ANNUAL______ History of the Class of 1920 year; and so we let the curtain drop, during an interval of three months’ vacation, greatly en- joyed by all of us who had visions of walking through the corridors in the next term as digni- fied Sophs and occasionally glancing in a super- ior manner at some wondering Freshie. When we returned that fall as Sophomores, most of us were wearing hats a few sizes larger than customary and had mastered a jaunty care-free walk which we soon dropped when reports for the first period made their appear- ance. On October 28. 1917, we held a class meeting and elected officers for our Sophomore year. Our selection was as follows: George Lentz, Presi- dent; Elizabeth Bartleson, Vice-President; Wil- helmina Monroe, Secretary’, and Guy Davis, Treasurer. As in the preceding term, our class was well represented in the various sports. On the cross- country team, Raymond Gott made his place; on both ’Varsity football and basketball teams, our class was represented by George Lentz and Ar- nold Boren, not to mention many other candi- dates who hailed from the Class of ’20. As Sophomores our cross-country team, con- sisting of Gott, Galey, Scott, Oliver and Rose, took second place in the annual interclass cross- country run. Gott finished second. Following the previous classes’ example, we organized a Debating Club, and as a result of our preparations and training in the gentle art of debating we trounced the Juniors in the an- nual Junior-Sophomore Debate, held in June. The team that did the trick was as follows: Les- lie Chrismer, Captain; Guy Davis and Earl Kline, Associates, and Washington Atlee, Alter- nate. The decision was unanmous. When it came to selecting the officers for our Junior year, the following proved to be the se- lection of the class: John Bell, President; Doro- thy Bough, Vice-President; Jane Ferkler, Sec- retary, and Leslie Chrismer, Treasurer. Although Nyemetz and Lentz were the only players from our class who received the official “C” in football, still there were other candidates from our class who got in a few games and who are likely to be THE men next fall. Three of them, who arc worthy of special mention, are: Evans. Nacrelli and Frank. As usual, George Lentz played on the ’Varsity basketball team for the majority of games dur- 62 ______OUR 1919 ANNUAL_____ History of the Class of 1920 ing the past season, and Dorothy Baugh, this year, earned her third successive “C” in girls’ basketball. May Callaghan, of our class, was the efficient assistant manager of the Girls’ Bas- ketball Team. After a long discussion and after we had had about ’steen different class colors, we finally made our permanent selection and chose tur- quoise blue and gold as the official colors for our class standard. Then we got our class rings. Good looking? Well, I should say—that neat design of ours is the best ever—has all the members of the other classes casting envious glances at our hands. In the limelight of club doings and school ac- tivities we find the following: Dorothy Baugh, Secretary of Literary Society; George Lentz, Vice-President of the Boys’ Athletic Association, and Leslie Chrismer, President of the Junior De- bating Club. The Girls’ Glee Club recently elected Jane Fcrkler their new Vice-President, and the Boys’ A. A., in a recent meeting, elected the following .Juniors to athletic offices: Guy Davis, Manager of Basketball (1919-20); Knowles Evans, Manager of Track (1920), and Frederick Musselman. Manager of Basketball (1920). On April 25. we had charge of the Arbor Day exercises and had the pleasure of presenting to the whole school an excellent and varied pro- gram. We have many candidates out for baseball this year, more than our class has ever had before, proof that we are still alive and that our school spirit is stronger than ever. Some of the aspirants from our class are: Nacrclli, Berry, Nycmetz, Callaghan and Pedlow. Up to the time of writing, this completes the history of our class during the greater part of its three years’ career in Chester High. Al- though we have decreased in numbers since first entering Chester High School, our school spirit is stronger than ever and our love for our Alma Mater is that which never dies; for the aim of the Class of 1920 is to go down on the pages of the school history as the greatest class in the school. R. Leslie Chrismer. 63 OUR 1919 ANNUAL JUNIOR Baker, Elizabeth Bavlin, Anna Bough, Dorothy Boyer, Helen Brennan, Catharine Broker, Elizabeth Brooke, Ranson Bullock, Helen Callaghan, May Casey. Regina Clark, Sara Clausen, Mary Cooper, Frances Cummings, Elizabeth Dryden, Mary Earnshaw, Anna Engren, Mildred Ferkler, Jane Gallagher, Ada Green. Beatrice GIRLS OF 1920 Ilinderhofer, Anna Huber, Alice Iredale, Eva Ives, Orpha Jenkins, Violet Johnson, Theresa Jobson, Etta Lewis, Elizabeth Livingston, Catherine MaeMullen. Frances McCormick, Beulah McGowan, Marian McGlincey, Margaret McKennell, Jean McLaughlin, Mildred Monroe, Wilhelmina Oesterla. Marie Pierce. Kathryn Rees, Florence Roberts. Mary Rosenblatt, Dorothy Ross, Dorothy Scott, Miriam Smith, Jennie Smith, Sara Spieler, Sydonia Stevens, Agatha Strain, Katharine Talley, Ida Taney, Myrtle Tong, Esther Tucker, Ethel Valentine, Ruth Walker, Dorothy Walker, Margaret Waters, Beatrice Wilkins, Mildred Williams, Willie Wilson, Mabel Witsel, Natalie 5 64 OUR 1919 ANNUAL JUNIOR BOYS OF 1920 Aim. Paul Gay lev, Thorton Musselman, Fred Armand, Joseph Gott, Raymond Nacrelli. Joseph Bell. Hamilton Homeland, William Nyemetz, Henry Bell, John Holmes, Curtis Oliver, Sumner Bennette, Richard Hvsore, George Pedlow, Thomas Berry, Jack Johnson, Abram Plumlev, John Bespremi, Joseph Kline. Earl Pullen, Haines Bloom, Isadore Lintz, George Ramsey, Harold Brown, Leslie Lew, Charles Rhoads, Hilbert Canavan, William MacDowell, Milton Rose. Albert Chrismer. Leslie MeCarroll. James Simmons. Wentworth Davis, Guv W. Mclntirc, Walter Thompson, Edward Desmond, James McLaughlin. Edward Ward, Samuel Evans, Knowles McMonegle. William Whittle, Harry Fairbanks, Charles Might, Chester A illiamson, Foster Felt ham. Harry Miller. Clifford Winn, Benjamin Frank. Philip Miller. Samuel 65 CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer H U tor inn Robert L. Mills Esther E. Long . Clarence C. Ayres Thompson V. Palmer William A. McCloskey ■ PHOMORE BOYS. 1921 SOPHOMORE Gl tfCDM SOPHOMORE GIRLS. 1921 _____OUR 1919 ANNUAL Sophomore Class History It was in early September, 1917. a bright sun- shiny day; in fact, it was just the kind of day suitable for initiating newcomers. On this day we, as the class of twenty-one, first entered Ches- ter High School as meek and timid Freshmen. After a month or so the “I am a Freshman” look wore off, and we soon found that the upper classmen were not so dignified as we had ex- pected, and showed their kindly spirit by giving an informal reception and entertainment in our honor. During the month of October the organization of the class took place; and then we were off on a four years’ voyage over rough seas made dan- gerous by the U’s that lurked within to the land of graduation. To pilot us on this voyage we elected as officers: Spencer Keare, President; Amelia Uff, Vice-President; Abraham Eisner, Secretary, and Lloj-d Ooman, Treasurer. From the first our class took a great interest in sports, and one of our classmates, Kingston Jump, secured a place on the first team. On the cross-country team our class was rep- resented by Edward Burke, and in Wilbur Kric- bel and William Mosser we presented some fine material for the track team in the spring. Our sole public appearance aside from athletic events, was made when our class presented the Flag Day program, June 14, 1918. The musical and literary numbers were rendered in flawless manner. This was the last big event of our Freshman year. On September 10, 1918, we returned to school; but this time not as timid “Freshies,” but as dignified Sophomores. During October we held our first meeting as Sophomores and the following officers were elect- ed for the ensuing term: Robert L. Mills, Presi- dent; Esther E. Long, Vice-President; Clarence C. Ayres, Secretary, and Thompson V. Palmer, Treasurer. As in the past, our class was well represented in sports, and we can proudly say that there was not one team that had not a representative from 1921. In football our class was represented by George Rightmyer, William Grayson, Price Lamb and Matthew Hueston, all playing star parts on the first team. In the Winter when basketball reigned su- preme in the sporting world, our class was rep- 67 OUR 1919 ANNUAL Sophomore Class History resented by Addison Wells and Harlan Smith, and later in the season by Spencer Keare. Or the Girls’ Basketball team our class was well represented by Margaret Hagerty and Cath- erine Eggleston. The class basketball team accomplished some fine work, defeating the Juniors and Seniors and being defeated by the Freshmen only. The mem- bers of the team were: Spencer Keare. Wilbur Kriebel, George Rightmyer, Harry Molitz, Charles Xaudain and Robert Mills. About midyear our class was attacked by a large fleet of U’s; but as we were prepared there were few casualties. At an indoor track meet held at the V. M. C. A., our class made a very good showing, taking second place. In baseball our class presented some fine ma- terial in Price Lamb, Barton Sheldrake and Jack Callaghan, all securing berths on the first team. This Summer in track, our class will be repre- sented by Wilbur Kriebel. Frank Francis, Wil- liam Mosser and Edward Burke. We, the Class of Twenty-One, When our school days are over and life’s work begun. When for sweet memories, we do yearn, To our Alma Mater we shall turn; And as we pursure our warpim life, Whether it be in toil or strife, For inspiration we’ll look back To the days we spent together ’Neath the Orange and the Black. We are proud of this dear old school, The pride of our endeavor, And we’ll be true to Twenty-One And the Garnet and White forever. 68 OUR 1919 ANNUAL SOPHOMORE GIRLS OF 1921 Armstrong, Miriam Atcheson, Esther Beatty, Eugenia Barkalow, Margaret Bieri, Kathryn Barton, Lena Bonawitz, Mildred Bonner, Ruby Bowen, Clara Boyer. Helen Bray, Mary Burk, Rosabellc Burn, Margaret Carr, Irene Chew, Marie Collins, Mildred Conn, Mildred Conrad, Cathrine Craig, Lillian Cullis, Helen Davidowitz. Lena Doman, Helen Enion, Amy Eggleston, Cathrine Ewald, Mabel P’lake, Nazelle Ferrell, Esther Fontaine, Viola Ford, Helen (lest, Helen Graham, Emily (linns, Annabel Graham, Margaret (Iraham, Sara Grarty, May Gray, Lillian Haddock. M argaret Hagerty, Margaret Hall. Dorothy II end ley, Helen Howley, Anna Hutton. Margaret Hyatt, Josephine Kershaw, Florence Lee, Gertrude Lewis, Jeannette Lombard, Emily Long. Esther Lvnsky, Mary MacBeth, Mildred Macfarlane, Margaret McCloskev, Martha Mansfield, Eileen McCray, Mildred McFadden, Bessie Mitchell. Lillian Ousey, Mary Padgett, Lillie Park, Dorothy Paul, Jennie Pcrelman. Frances Petrikin, Mary Redmond, Henrietta Rice, Alice Rice, Flora Roberts, Missouri Romans, Elizabeth Rowles, Elizabeth Rutter. Frances Savitsky, Mollie Schofield, Dorothy Seth, Mary Shannon, Nina Shields, Marian Sidwell, Iva Ski liman, Dorothy Smith, Catherine Stott, Lillian Strong, Anna Sweet, Dorothea Summers, Pearl Valentine, Ruth Webster, Margaret Whaley, Lottie White. Dorothy Wilkins, Mildred Wilson, Mabel Wolf, Estella 69 OUR 1919 ANNUAL SOPHOMORE BOYS OF 1921 Ayres, Clarence Bloom, George Blumberg, Leon Bonsall, Jack Boudart. Albert Bruce, Raymond Butterworth, Thomas Callaghan, John Carey. William Cohen, Richard Coppock Walter Crowther, Isaac Cullis, Frank Diggins, Joseph Dunn, Harry Evans, Lewis Fisher, Parker Francis, Frank Geistweit, Alfred Gilbert, Theodore Goman, Lloyd Grant, Warner Grarty, William Gray, Oscar Grayson. William Grubb, Lewis Hammond, Milton Henley. Hubert Hueston, Matthew Jeffcris, Joseph Keare. Spencer Kriebel, Wilbur Lamb, Price Leibowitz, Samuel Levy, Howard Lilley, Preston Lord, Walter Mac A lister, Seymour MacBeth, Andrew Maloney, Fred McCloskey, William McMonegle, William Mills, Robert Molitz, Harry Much, Jacob Xaudain, Charles Xacrelli, Joseph Xethery, William Xewsome, Samuel Palmer, Thompson Parkinson, Ralph Paul, Samuel Peck, Russell Powell, William Rappold, Leonard Reed. Harry Rightmyer, George Roan, Burton Roney, John Rosenberg, Alexander Rowe, George Ryan, Francis Ryser, Theodore Schwartz, Louis Sheldrake, Barton Simmons, Samuel Smith, Theodore Smith, Roger Soifer, Jacob Smurl, Robert Sweeney. John Taylor. Chester Tomlinson, Clyde Walls, Warren Wells, Addison Wright. Robert 70 CLASS OFFICERS President .... Leon P. Brick Vice-President . . . Paul E. Feeser Secretary and Historian. Elizabeth R. Hunter Treasurer . . . Joseph McAldon OUR 1919 ANNUAL F R ESHM E N GIRLS OF 1922 Allen, Margaret Baxter, Anna Blumberg, Gurrie Bolton, Bernice Booth, Dorothy Bowden, Gladys Buckley, Lillian Chadwick, Madeline Brown, Catherine Clark, Margaret Carter. Retta Corrie, Florence Cox. Louise Craig, Margaret Clausen, Elizabeth Christie, Hanna Coombs, Anna Deakvne, Ethel Dc Forrest, Helen Derbyshire. Florence Derr, Irene Fcrmison. Madelenc Frank. Anna Fuhrman, Helen Grover. Dorothy Hadfield. Elizabeth Hall, Sara Hansel. Bertha Harvey, Catherine Hawke, Mary Hendrickson, Ida Herman, Bessie Hibbert. Ethel Hill, Cleo Hollingsworth, Elizabeth Hoot. Elizabeth Hostetler, Elizabeth Huber. Olive Hudson, Elizabeth Hughes, Beatrice Hughes, Ann Hunter. Helen Hunter, Elizabeth Mysore. Gertrude Jackson, Helen Jackson, Jeanette Johnson, Edith . Kelly, Mattie Lerry. Charlotte Lawandorka, Sophia Lewis, Una Mae Lintz. Augusta Lockman, Alice Loughead, Florence Loveland, Elizabeth Lukins, Florence Macadam, Majorie MacMullen, Lorraine McMonegle, Margaret McFadden, Ethel Miller. Ann Miller. Ethel Minshall. Helen Montgomery, Carrie Moyer, Helen Munzer, Lena Paige. Mary Palmer, Margaret Porter, Esther Marker, Alice Mahon. Margaret Martin. Elizabeth Martin, Mabel Rice, Gurrie Risk. Edna Robert, Gertrude Roth fuss, Gertrude Schieck, Mildred Schnvas, Alice Seamon, Louise Sheffield, Ruth Simpkins, Lillian Skillman. Mildred Smith. Lillian Smith, Wilhelmina Squibb, Frances Stein, Dorothy Sweeney, Assumysta Taylor, Ada Tweltridge, Margaret Uff, Magdalene Wiley, Mildred Williamson. Dorothy Witsil. Margaret Wuest, Melaine 72 BOYS FRESHMAN CLASS. 1922 OUR 1919 ANNUAL FRESHMEN BOYS OF i922 Aaron, Roland Cantwell, George Dwyer, Thomas Grieco, Frank Abrams. Morris Carbine, Francis Dougherty, Patrick Greenberg, William Ashworth, John Carr, James, Elliott, Nelson Green. Dennis Bell, William Carey, .lames Finley, Harry Grarty, James Biller, Joseph Chandler, Walter Feescr, Paul Granger, Robert B lumbcrg, Leon Christy, Frank Fitz Simons, Ralph Good. Abraham Bonner, Joseph Cloud, Orlando Forwood, Charles (linsburg, Isadore Booth. William Conahan, Joseph Fulton, Robert Hunter, Carmon Brennan, Joseph Congleton, David Hanley, John Jamison, Nathan Brick, Leon Corrie, William Hatton, Duncan Jones. Paul Buckley, James (’ullis, Allen Hill, Charles Kaufman. Alfred Buono. Alfred J)e Large, John J ock. John Keenan, Hubert Burchaw, Rollin Dwyer, Martin Huddleson, James Hnmeton, Edward Ul o Klaverman. John Burns. Norman Delaney, Lewis Lamb. Robert 73 OUR 1919 ANNUAL FRESHMEN Lewis, Arthur Ligner, Julius MacLaughlin, Lewis MacNamee, Crawford McGinley, Emanuel Maguire, Hall Malanv, Herbert McAldon, Joseph McLaughlin, Frank Mergy, Arthur Micocci, Antonio Misselwitz, William Mitchell, Lehman BOYS OF 1922 Moser, William Mullen, Jack Mullen, John Naorclli, Henry Orfetel, Dominic Pennewill, Thomas Plafker, Nathan Ramsden, Joseph Redden, Oswald Ryan, Charles Sanbe, Nicholas Saven, Albert Seth, Fred Seville, Herbert Spitz, E. John Steinberg, Benjamin Strakes, Nicholas Szezwrowski, Reynold Vaughn, Edward Tilton, Willard Wilcox, Robert Wittenberg, Phinnes Wright, Victor Wright, Willard Valentine, Knight 74 OUR 1919 ANNUAL Freshman Class History One bright sunny morning in the early part of September, there could be seen “greenies,” or “Freshmen” as they were called, winding their way to the Chester High School. These Freshies were to compose the largest Freshman Class that ever entered the portals of C. H. S., the Class of 1922. The history of our class began with the elec- tion of officers, which started us on our voyage for the four most pleasant years of our lives. Our class then had a debate between the boys and girls to decide the class colors; but the girls finally won when the colors, Garnet and Grey, were selected. On Friday evening, November 21, our Fresh- man reception was held. The walls and black- boards were covered with wonderful drawings and specimens of class work done by the pupils, the exhibition being inspected by the parents of the Freshmen. An interesting program was pre- sented by the Senior Class and was enjoyed by all who attended.. The Freshman Music Class is the best class in several years, as it has exceedingly good ma- terial. In athletics the Freshman Class ranks well in all sports. One of the Freshman boys was on the ’Varsity football team, Joseph McAldon. The influenza epidemic caused the closing of our school during the month of October. Unfor- tunately this was the time set aside for track practice and so this particular sport had to be discontinued. In the interclass basketball series the boys won one game, and that was played against the Soph- omores. The score was 5-1. Florence M. Der- byshire and Elizabeth R. Hunter were the only girls on the Girls’ ’Varsity Basketball Team. The Freshman have a good baseball team: Lawrence Desmond, Henry Nacrclli, Leon Brick, Joseph McAldon. Alfred Burns. Julius Lipner, Isadore Ginsberg, John Le Farge and William Greenberg. Two of these boys are on the ’Var- sity team: Leon Brick and Alfred Burns. With such a representation of our members in all branches of the school’s activities we feel that what we, as “Freshies,” have had a very success- ful year. Let us as Sophomore advance in our ideals and ambitions until we come forth as graduates, proud of our achievements, proud of our class, proud of our school. Elizabeth R. Hunter, ’22. 75 FEBRUARY CLASS. 1922 OUR 1919 ANNUAL History of the Class of February, 1922 On a bitter cold morning in February, a little group of “greeilies” could be seen wending their way to Chester High School. For a few days some members could be noticed wandering aimlessly around on the third floor hunting for the first, but gradually our greenness wore off and one could hardly tell us from the September “Freshies.” A belated, but nevertheless much appreciated welcome was given in October by the Seniors of 1919. Dolores Rosenblatt, as President, escorted by Kathryn Kelly as Vice-President; Jerrine Closs, as Secretary; escorted by Guy de Furia, as Treasurer, proudly led the class, sporting gor- geous rosettes of garnet and gold — our class colors. Our class meetings were notorious—I'm sorry I must use this word rather than noted—but as a good historian I must relate the facts as they actually were—for the order (?) and parlia- mentary training ? which marked each fate- ful session. In February we condescendingly looked with superior knowledge on the woeful ignorance dis- played by the February, 1923, people; for were we not full-fledged Sophomores? The next election resulted as follows: Ralph Sorkenn, President; Jerrine Closs, Secretary; Clarissa Ward. Vice-President; Reese Beaumont, Treasurer; Guy de Furia, Spectrum Reporter; Xannette Brewster. Historian. We wish to thank and compliment Ralph Sor- kenn on the way he is filling the office of presi- dent. We realize he is the best one for the place. He not only knows his position thoroughly, but he has given new life to the class and has taught all of us an interest in it. On March 11. 1919. our class met to form a Debating Club under the direction of Miss Fer- ree and has progressed rapidly. As the result of r few weeks’ work we held our first debate on April 1. 1919. The propositions discussed were: ill The Killing of Wild Birds Should Be Prohibited; 2i Chester High Annex Should Contain a Gymnasium for the Use of All the Pupils in the School. Anyone visiting the meet- ings will readily recognize us as a group which is not working for credit but for pleasure. Although small in number, we hope to prove the old proverb that “Good goods comes in small parcels”—and that Chester High School will be proud of the Class of February, 1922. XA N N ETTE B RF.WSTER. 77 OUR 1919 ANNUAL Members of the February, 1922, Class Beaumont, Reese Blumberg, Ada Brewster, Nannette Burke, Edward Chatten, Arthur Clark, Geraldine Closs, Jerrine De Furia, Guy Fcnza, Mary Flake, Nazelle Greenberg, Fannie Grubessich, Amelia Herman, Myraa Hughes, Elizabeth Keel, Harry Keely, Katherine Levy, Charlotte Poole, Millard Reider, Max Rosenblatt, Dolores Sorkenn, Ralph Ward, Clarissa 78 6161 SSV1D -lVIO'tf ______________OUR 1919 ANNUAL History of the Two-Year Commercial Class, 1919 We enered the Chester High School on Sep- tember 10. 1917, a merry crowd of twenty-five boys and fifty-two girls, with the usual vcrd- antcy of Freshmen. The Seniors of 1918 will long be remembered by the class for the recep- tion they gave us, which brought teachers, par- ents, and pupils more closely together. Soon after, our officers were elected: President. Roy Loveland; Vice-President, Laura Lehman; Sec- retary and Treasurer, Emma Phillips, all of whom performed their duties in the very best manner. We have the distinction of being the first to organize a War Savings Society in the Eyre Building and have proved our thrifty habits by being among the highest purchasers in the High School. We started our last year with eight boys and twenty-seven girls, our former president and vice-president being among those who did not come back. Six enrolled in our class from the four-year course. During the year we lost one of our valuable members through the influenza, and two others left. New officers were elected: President, Gilbert Abel; Vice-President, Emma Phillips; Secretary and Treasurer, Clare Finegan. At this time there are thirty-eight who expect to graduate in June. We say expect, but are sure that all will, for we have won praises (not to be at all egotistical) from all our teachers as being one of the best Two-year Commercial Classes of the Chester High School. We feel the sincerest gratitude toward the members of the faculty who have helped us to success and hope that our future endeavors will reflect credit on the teaching which we have had. Natalie Howard. _______________OUR 1919 ANNUAL______________ Members of the Two-Year Commercial Class, 1919 Baxter, Ruth GIRLS Griffith, Bessie Reyburn, Virgina Booth, Edna Hodge, Catherine Senf, Anna Coburn, Ruth Howard, Natalie Spangler, Edna Congleton, Edythc Hudson, Elizabeth Stark, Iva Copple, Pearl Knox, Beatrice Taylor, Jane Durham. Elizabeth Laurent, Edna Trosino, Elizabeth Dyson, Alice Xethcry. Helen Van Zant, Rena Finegan, Clare O'Hara, Mary Walley, Eleanor Greenfield, Ethel Phillips, Emma Winterbottom, Virginia Abel, Gilbert Ackeroyd, John Ballance, Wallace Bennett, Charles BOYS Crossman, David Delaney, John O’Neil, Francis Simcox, Brooke 80 OUR 1919 ANNUAL 1921 Co-operative Class History When we entered this school in the fall of 1918. some regarded us in wonder, and some lokcd us over with a pitying smile, saying men- tally: “It can’t be done.” .Just to what they referred is this: This class is the first of its kind in Chester, and as such, we are trying to show people that such a course is a great opportunity to the boys. From the reports of the first fellows that were sent to the shop, that will not be such a hard task. The plan of the course is to have the boys go to school for two weeks and get “book learning.” as it is called, and put such learning to practical use in the shop for two weeks. This is done in the second year, the first being spent entirely in school. This plan is rapidly gaining favor through- out the United States and many such classes are being formed in the High Schools of our country as only boys of High School age are allowed to work in the shops. Some people have raised the objection that such a course will not give the boys so high a position as they could obtain by taking some other course. Well, perhaps, it will not, at first; but I leave it to you, Mr. Reader, hadn't we bet- ter start at the bottom and go to the top than start at the top and slip back? 0. Tilghman Ridden. 81 FEBRUARY. 1920. TWO-YEAR COMMERCIAL CLASS OUR 1919 ANNUAL February, 1920, Two-Year Commercial Class History I wonder what they will do to us? This was the thought in every mind as we approached, for the first time, the place of which we are so proud, the Chester High School. What a large crowd! How small we felt! Vet all this wore away in the course of a few days. Soon we had the im- pression that we were the only real thing in Chester. We have about reached the normal ■stage now. and if you had been at our class party on March 17. you would have been sure of the fact that our class, now diminished to thirteen students, was part of the Chester High School. During our first, year the following were elect- ed officers of our class: Roy Anderson, President; Mary Kilgallan. Vice-President; Gertrude Drane, Secretary, and Francis Ryan, Treasurer. During this year nothing notable was accom- plished. MEMBERS Anderson, Roy Deane, Gertrude Casey. Edward Elliot, Bertha Crow, Margaret Kilgallen, Mary At the beginning of the second year, we elected new officers, who are serving at the present time. They are: Emma Mitchell, President; Jane Lloyd, Vice President; Edward Casey. Secretary, Gertrude Drane, Treasurer. On February 21. 1919. our president called a class meeting at which we selected our class rings. The class also selected the ever famous colors, green and white; the green probably for the days when we first entered High School and were so green. Soon we will be departing from Chester High School to go into the business world. But each of us will often pause in the midst of business cares to think over happy days in C. H. S. To each will come the thought: ‘Who would ever care to have an Alma Mater better and greater than Chester High?” OF THE CLASS Llovd. Jane Ryan, Franci3 Mansfield, Eileen VogiU Anna Mitchell, Emma Webster, Margaret 83 OUR 1919 ANNUAL 1920 Two-Year Commercial Class History As I sit ready to relate the history of the Two- year Commercial Class of 1920. I think of the bright sunny morning we entered our beloved High School. Our prospects were like the morn- ing and we hope they will continue so; but our feelings were like those of any other Freshman class. Would we do anything against rules? Would anyone get lost? Would anyone laugh at us? We soon overcame this awkwardness and set- tled down. Then along came the “flu”! How sorry we were! We missed five weeks of school, but we came back ready for good earnest work. Then, on November 22, the Seniors of 1919, gave a reception to the Freshmen. How import- ant we were! Why not? Wasn’t it given for us? After this we felt more at home. An incident that occurred in March will prove our devotion to Chester High. One of our boys left school on a Tuesday; the next morning found him back. One day’s absence made him homesick for old C. H. S. The class has 100 ' membership in the War Savings Society. We have shown exceptionally good talent by placing a number of our members on the Freshman Debating Team. Lawrence Desmond, one of our classmates, has taken an rctive part in the school athletics. Early in the year we organized, and appointed Blanche Plafker, President; Margaret Connors, Vice-President; Ellen Morris, Secretary, and Alice Woolev, Treasurer. In February. 1919. about twelve more students entered the Two-year Commercial Course. Now we are closing our Freshman year. Next year we hope to return as Sophomores, our last year at Chester High School. We hope to leave with our school the impression that, although we spent only two years inside its portals, we have accomplished in those two years as much as other classes have accomplished in four years. Isabelle W. Benjamin, 9b. 84 CLASS OF 19 OUR 1919 ANNUAL Class of 1920 Two-Year Commercial MEMBERS GIRLS Barret, Julia Baxter, Edith Beale, Ruth Benjamin, Isabelle Brunhamer, Marie Buchanan, Alice Bullard, Alice Burraw, Ruth Collins, Alice Connors, Margaret Crothers, Selina Cummings, Helen Cutler, Bessie Detwiler, Evelyn Feeley, Veronica Friel, Anna Friel, Mary Fry, Dorothy Getz, Gertrude Grierer, Louise Hardman, Anna Hayes, Helen Hutchinson, Etta Kelly. Regina Kerlin, Harriet Lord, Helen Loughead, Mary Major, Alice McCabe, Kathryn McCall, Florence McCarthy, Margaret McGinnis, Mary Miller, Edith Morris, Clara Morris, Ellen Neal. Madeline Pilkington, Viola Pilson, Marguerite Plafker, Blanche Reilly, Gertrude Rose, Edna Salmons, Catherine Tech ton, Alice Van Zant, Eava Walker, Irene Wolley, Alice Wollev, Elizabeth Wright, Ruth BOYS Ashton. Harold Daniels. Harold Dermond, Lawrence Evans, Rov Fryer, John Graham, James Hilfertv, John Hoffman, John Hunt, Ray Hutchinson. Earl Maher, John Martin, Gilbert Smith, Lewis Rea, Francis Sawyer. Herbert Seber, Herbert Smith, Harlan £5 OUR 1919 ANNUAL In the autumn of 1918. Miss Doyle and Miss Barnet organized the Drajnatic Club of the Chester High School. We are proud to say that we have accomplished more this year than any of the preceding Dramatic Clubs of the school. Our meetings, which were held regularly even' other Tuesday, were generally well attended, al- though our enrollment included only forty-four members. The club had charge of the Christ- ir as program and presented a morality play en- titled. “What Makes Christmas Christmas ’ The cast included Mariam Tindall, Margaret Jack- son. Howard Davis. John Connors. Leslie Chris- mer. John Bell, Milton McDowell, Florence Wyatt and Guy Davis. It was pronounced very successful. On April 2. in Literary Society, the Club pro- DRAMATIC CLUB duced the sketch, “Old Cronies,” with a cast of two boys. Milton MacDowell and Charles Hous- ton. This sketch, together with “Neighbors,” a one-act play by Zona Gail, will constitute the program for the dramatic evening. May 23. Miriam Tindall has proved invaluable as de- signer and overseer of the work of our stage car- penters. Milton McDowell and John Bell. During the year the Club has been entertain- ed by many interesting and instructive talks iven by members on various subjects pertain- ing to dramatics, such as “Rehearsals,” “Duties of the Stage Managers,” etc. Agatha Stevens, the chairman of the Make-up Committee, who has secured a complete outfit for the club, gave an interesting talk on the use of make-up. At several of the later meetings the Club was ;.bel to give programs. The play, “The Rivals,” was given before the Club, the first two acts at one meeting and the remaining two at the fol- lowing meeting. It proved very amusing and interesting. We sincerely hope that the following classes of the Chester High School may have as much interest in the Dramatic Society as we have had, may enjoy it equally as well, and may end the year as successfully. Margaret P. Jackson, Secretary and Treasurer. 86 GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB OUR 1919 ANNUAL Girls Glee Club President Elizabeti i Stewart Vice-President Jane Ferkler The Girls’ Glee Club of Chester High School has had a particularly successful year, both financially and in the amount of work accom- plished. The first meeting was held in November. 1918. The Glee Club immediately began to work hard in order to present a Chinese operetta. “The Feast of the Little Lanterns, by Paul Bliss, on which work had been started last year. Due to the proximity of the close of school and the inadequate preparation, the operetta was post- poned last year and presented to the public on the evening of February 21, 1919. The leading characters were: Princess Chan................Dorothy Neeld Mai Ku. Juggler Maid.... Florence Wyatt Wee Ling, Princess’ Maid.. Dorothy Bough Secretary and Treasurer Julia Brandt Governess to the Princess.Margaret Hebden Solo Dancer...............Helen Hamilton The scene is laid in the garden of Princess han, who is the sole heir to the throne of China. However, in accordance with her father’s will, no one of his three children might inherit the empire. There must be at least two or the in- heritance should revert to the high officials of China. The brother and sister of Prineess Chan had been lost while playing in the mountains when they were quite small; and therefore, it seemed that the young princess must be disinherited. The Feast of the Little Lanterns is the time set for the fulfillment of the late Emperor’s will, and Princess Chan is very sad in spite of the ef- forts of her litle maids to cheer her. We Ling, 89 OUR 1919 ANNUAL Girls’ Glee Club the favorite of the Princess, discovers a little juggler maid in the city and brings her to the Princess for entertainment. The juggler im- presses the Princess with her beauty and grace, and she tells a sad story of her life with the cruel master juggler, but says that she has faint recol- lections of a happier life and a beautiful home. While performing her tricks, against which the Governess of the Princess declares emphatically, “there should be a law in China.” the little maid loses her locket. Wee Ling discovers it, and within it there is a half-coin which matches a similar half-coin which Princess Chan wears in her locket and of which, she had always been told, her sister possessed the mate. The Princess realizes that her sister is found at last, and the two are happily united and their inheritance pre- served. The Feast of the Little Lanterns is then cele- brated with great rejoicing. A Poppy Dance and a Fan Dance furnished variety and added to the attractiveness of the operetta. The stage was beautifully decorated with lanterns, parasols, “chelly blossoms,” and wisteria. The beauty of the stage and its artistic set- ting was largely due to the diligent work and careful planning of Miriam Tindall and the skill- fulness of Milton MacDowell and John Bell. The operetta was a success from a financial as well as from an artistic standpoint, and we hope that the girls of the (dee Club in coming years will follow the example and meet with the same success. The girls relaxed after the hard work in prep- aration for this performance, but they recovered in time to appear before the public again at the Boys’ Oratorical Contest, on May 2, 1918. At this time the Glee Club rendered several selec- tions, and if applause spells success, the girls gained it once more. The last meeting of the Girls’ Glee Club for the year 1918-1919. was held in May, 1919. We feel that we have spent our time to good advantage and that the Girls’ Glee Club is one of the growing activities in Chester High School. 90 6 - r - . - +JEf7t' H RAWKLW morris COMMERCIAL PHtTlGRAl'MER CHESTER.PA. BOYS' GLEE CLUB OUR 1919 ANNUAL Boys Glee Club In the fall of 1918 the Boys’ (Hoc Club was organized by Miss Ross. This year, as boys were admitted from the three upper classes, there was a larger attendance, forty boys being enrolled. Because of the large number a better chorus was developed, all the boys entering into the work with energy. No quartettes were formed, but a good deal was accomplished. The Club gave several selections in Chapel exercises, which were appreciated by the stu- dents. The Club also had the privilege of sing- ing at one of the public literary events given by the school. Some of the favorite songs were “Belinda Clarrisa,” “My Bonnie Rose,” “Who Did,” and “Carry Me Back to Old Virginnv.” Because of their more humorous strain, “Kindling Wood” and The Story of a Tack” were enjoyed. The Club will undoubtedly be reorganized next year, not because of the extra credit ob- tained from this work, but for the benefits de- rived from it, and the entertainment offered to the students. P. H. Duckworth. Girls' Junior Glee Club At the beginning of the school year of 1918-19, the interest of the girls in the work of a Glee Club led Miss Ross to seek some means of help- ing the girls in the lower classes to prove their interest. The work carried on in this club has not been so beneficial as far as outside work is concerned, but it has accomplished very much of the work that has been required of it, and the girls have proved faithful to their trust. When we formed the Junior Glee Club we nominated officers, namely: Clara Bowen, Pres- ident; Lillian Craig, Vice-President, and Mary Petrikin, Secretary and Treasurer. The officers, with the co-operation of the members and with the invaluable help of Miss Ross, formed and conducted the Girls’ Junior Glee Club of the Chester High School Mary E. Petrikin, Secretary. 92 OUR 1919 ANNUAL President Wm. I. McCoy Vice-President Secretary Howard L. Davis, Jr. Dorothy Bough The Literary Society this term took as its aim, the giving of practice in public speaking to the members of the ’19 and ’20 classes, and to make them acquainted with various authors of both prose and poetry. We feel that we have had a most successful year in carrying out the pur- pose for which the Literary Society was estab- lished in 1909. A novel plan was adopted by the Executive Committee for the composition of weekly pro- grams. It was to assign each instructor in Eng- lish and each Senior English division a meeting day for which to prepare an entertaining half hour for the Society members. The result was that several pleasing times were enjoyed by the presentation of the life and some exemplary productions of authors such as Edgar A. Guest, Rudyard Kipling, and others equally as good. Mixed programs appropriate to the season were also presented. Four interclass debates were given before the Society, two of which were won by the Seniors and two by the Juniors. Under the auspices of th:s Society, the following public events were held: Two Senior-Junior debates; a Boys’ Ora- torical Contest, and a Girls’ Oratorical Contest. These events began on April 25th, when the Girls’ Oratorical Contest occurred. The Boys’ 93 OUR 1919 ANNUAL Literary Society Cor test the following Friday evening, was fol- lowed later in the month by the Interclass Debates. A program in memory of the man whom some call the First American,” Theodore Roose- velt. was presented on April 9th by one of the Senior English divisions. An excellent address was delivered by Francis M. Taitt, I). D., prov- ing that Roosevelt was not seeking self-glorifi- cation. A former ‘19 man, Edgar McVey, U. S. N.. spoke at one meeting. The talk was very interesting and his auditors learned something about the humorous as well as the serious side of navy life by the narration of several anec- dotes. The Twenty-eighth Division not having returned when the Society disbanded for the term, we were deprived of the pleasure of hear- ing any of the returned heroes because those having previously arrived home did not have time to speak to us. The Dramatic Club, too, furnished entertainment at a few meetings. The members of the Senior and Junior classes have spent many entertaining and instructive Wednesday afternoons at the meetings of the Literary Society. The Class of 1919 wishes to thark Miss M. Lillian Ross for her aid given in securing musical numbers on the programs; Miss Martha Doyle for obtaining and instructing pupils to take a part on the programs; Miss Florence Williams for her general supervision; and all others who helped to make the 1918-1919 term of the Literary Society the peer of any previous term. We hope that the coming classes will uphold the Society’s ideals as well as we have. 94 OUR 1919 ANNUAL TheChester High School Audubon Bird Club, which was the first club ever formed by Fresh- men in this school, held its organization meet- ing. December 6. 1917. The officers elected for that school term were: President. George C. Rowe; Vice-President, Thompson V. Palmer; Secretary. Mary M. Ousev; Treasurer, May Petri k on. Since then meetings have been held regularly every week, whenever possible. In these meet- ings different members give short talks on par- ticular birds. Once or twice each month the Club goes on a hike, studying the habits of the birds and making notes as to their nesting, eat- ing and other habits. The Bird Club has also been supplied with The Audobon Society numerous pamphlets by the Game Warden of this district, and these have aided very much in the work of the Club. This year the Club was larger and even more successful than last year. By starting earlier in the term we saw and learned more of the Win- ter visitors. But. much of the success along the Inc of observing birds is due to one who is very much interested in the Club and the protection of our feathered friends, Mrs. Longaker. of this city Mrs. Longaker very generously gave her woods over to the Bird Club as a bird sanctu- ary. A better place could not be found; sit- uated along a creek, it not only affords excel- lent nesting places for wild and insectivorous birds, but also, for the inland water birds. The Club has erected several bird houses and plans to put up more. The members of the Club are at present mak- ing a collection of unused nests from last year. The officers for the present term are: Presi- dent. Thompson V. Palmer; Vice-President. Jo- seph Jefferis; Secretary and Treasurer, George C. Rowe. To Miss Lamb, the faculty represen- tative of the Bird Club, is due a large part of the success of the Club. 95 1 HfT yOXfttS. cHSsrert.PA THE EASTMAN CLUB OUR 1919 ANNUAL The first meeting of the Eastman Club was held during the school session on Friday, No- vember 28, 1918. Eighty-three pupils reported at the meeting. At the second meeting, the constitution was amended to admit a girl to the executive board of the club. Committees on darkroom and sup- plies were appointed. During the first part of the year, Miss Reisel, teacher of mechanical drawing, was a valuable member of the Club. The help given by Miss Reisel in obtaining good views of objects was much appreciated. The Club made a trip to Bridgewater in the Fall and many good pictures were obtained. The Club made a new departure by having a cut of the ruined houses at Bridgewater and the The Eastman Club George Hysore . . . President Earle Kline . Secretary and Treasurer history of the Bridgewater settlement published in the March number of The Spectrum. Miss Reanev, our faculty representative, gave lectures during the year on the subject of pho- tography. Successful lantern slides have been made in our darkroom from negatives belonging to club members. All members of the Club have been taught to operate the slide lantern and the spot- light. The Club exhibited pictures taken by its members, in the library, during Christmas time. Many favorable comments were heard of this exhibit, and the Club counted it a success. Field trips have been planned for the months of May and June, and some fine speciments of work may be expected. This is the third year of the Club and it has been the most successful in the history of the Eastman Club. It is hoped that the good work will be continued in future years, and we expect to hear many good things of its members. 97 SOCIAL SERVICE EXECUTIVE BOARD OUR 1919 ANNUAL Social Service Society The purpose of the Social Service Society is to be mutually helpful. At the first meeting of this year, Monday, September 23. 1918. the following officers were elected: Margaret Hebden, President; Margaret Harr, Vice-President; Dorothy Neeld, Secretary; May Callahan, Treasurer; Vice President from Junior Class, Gertrude Tainter; Sophomore Class. Margaret Burn; Freshman Class. Edna Roth fuss. The balance in the treasury was $77.08. Later in the year permission was given to hold the meeting on Wednesday, once a month, instead of the regular meeting of the Literary Society. Dorothy Neeld was obliged to resign as secretary, and Gertrude Taintor left town. Margaret Burd was elected secretary and Nina Shannon corresponding secretary. At Christmas a call was made for dolls, books, games, and money. The dolls, books and games went to the Child Welfare Association, Chester Hospital, and Miss Gladwin, of the Juvenile Court. Forty dollars was collected, twenty-five of which was given to the Child Welfare Work, and fifteen to the Chester Hospital. An ambrine atomizer for Use in the children’s ward was pur- chased by the hospital with this money The girls have taken young children of the grade schools to the clinics at the Chester Hospital, the Society paying the carfare when necessary. If the addition to the High School contains a gymnasium the Society will do its part in help- ing to equip it. At the meeting of March 26. 1919. Miss Laing, of the Community Service, had charge of the program. Mis Laing’s talk was very interest- ing to all as she gave us many suggestions that we might carry out. The girls enjoyed singing under Mr. Kelsey, and playing games under Miss Vaughan, after the meeting. The treasurer’s report is as follows: Balance, September, 1918.............. $77.08 Received for Red Cross Auxiliary for money loaned ......................... 9.91 $86.99 Withdrawn — Shoes................ $8.00 Glasses.......... 9.50 17.50 Balance, April. 1919................ $69.49 Margaret H. Burn, '21. 99 OUR 1919 ANNUAL Spectrum Board, 1918-1919 Howard L. Davis, Jr., ’19, Editor-in-Chief. R. Leslie Chrismer, ’20, Business Manager Miss Florence Williams, Faculty Adviser Assistan t Editors: Edgar S. Melville, ’19. Julia Brandt, 19. Abraham Each m an, ’19. J. J. Lee Farmer, ’19. Mary B. Kunkle, '19. Harold Ramsey, ’20. CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT Elizabeth McGinnis, '19, Circulation Manager. Assistants: Florine Ives, '19. Rena Wheaton, '19. Percy H. Duckworth. ’19. William McCoy, ’19. George Lentz, '20. Class Reporters: James A. Cochrane, '19. Margaret P. Jackson, T9. Frances MacMullen, ’20. Robert Mills, ’22. Margaret Craig, '22. Guy De Furia, Feb. '22. Charles Ben net, '20. ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Guy W. Davis. ’20, Advertising Manager. W Henry Linton. '19. Asst. Adv. Manager. Spencer Keare, ’21, Asst. Adv. Manager. ART DEPARTMENT Miriam P. Tindall, ’19. Edgar S. Melville, ’19. 100 SPECTRUM BOAKD. 1918-1919 OUR 1919 ANNUAL THE SPECTRUM The year of 1918-1919 was a very eventful one in the history of the great and only student magazine of Chester High School. In the first place, Connors and Watson, with their usual foresight and intelligence, began work on a Sep- tember number, but were handicapped by the closing of school and were forced to suspend work on the publication. Early in December their first number made its appearance under the title, “Thanksgiving Number.” The editors became discouraged with their lit- erary efforts and sought fame in other activities of the school. Davis was then chosen to edit the magazine; Melville and Chrismer were made his assistants, and with the aid of these literary men of Chester High, the board was able to put out a neat little paper each month. The Christmas issue was the first to make its appearance under the new management. It was a poetic number. A Christmas poem entitled, “The Little Begger Lad,” by Margaret P. Jack- son. and a dramatic write-up of the Thanksgiv- ing football game by Guy Davis, were the out- standing features which brought additional fame to Chester High. Perhaps the most praiseworthy edition to The Spectrum was the “Blue and Gray” number, which appeared in the early part of February. Credit must be given to the art department for such, a splendid issue; for it was the cover de- sign. drawn by M. P. Tindall and the cartoons by E. S. Melville, which made it a unique attrac- tion. The athletic department, under a new edi- tor, J. J. Lee Farmer, added greatly to the com- position of the paper. A picture of Hon. William C. Sproul and a short paragraph congratulating him upon his inauguration as Governor of Penn- sylvania was a striking feature in the Alumni Notes. Work ran smoothly until two members of the board resigned, Business Manager Charles No- land and Advertising Manager William Burns. R. Leslie Chrismer and Guy Davis were chosen to fill the respective vacancies and the paper was again put on its feet. The last number appeared in June, a gradua- tion number, compiled entirely by the members of the Senior Class. This number was one which should be kept as an example for the boards of future years. Editor of The Spectrum. 102 OUR 1919 ANNUAL Boys Athletic Association President Emile Huber Vice-President Treasurer Secretary George Lentz Harry Baxter James Cochrane The Athletic Association of Chester High School has been very successful during the past year, both financially and in settling all matters of question and dispute which have arisen. The Association had nearly two hundred mem- bers out of a possible three hundred. These mem- bers paid the increased dues of seventy-five cents per year, thus keeping pace with the war-time prices. However, war times made successful financial seasons, both in football and basketball, especially the latter. It is hoped that the base- ball and track teams will have very small defic- its, as the proceeds from a benefit at the Edg- mont Theatre for such teams was fairly suc- cessful. During the year the managers of the various teams for next year were elected. Charles Nolan was elected Football Manager; Guy Davis, Basketball; Frederick Musselman, Baseball, and Knowles Evans, Track. The Executive Committee of the A. A. enjoyed an exceedingly busy year in settling questions of importance. The State A. A. was joined after two or three heated debates. The question of awarding a C. H. S or C. A. A. to the second team was considered and voted down, in that it detracted from the major award. The Executive Committee decided to award two medals for highest scholarship in studies to those who had actively participated in athletics, and who had earned their offical “C” during the present year. No manager, assistant manager, or anyone who did not actively participate in one of the four major sports is eligible for such awards. In closing, the Athletic Association wishes to thank the students for the splendid support which they have given the past year. iU4 $ OUR 1919 ANNUAL FOOTBALL Manager, David R. Watson. C oac t, Simon F. Pauxtis. H. Baxter. ’19—End. H. Nyemctz, 20—End. H. Evans, ’20—End. W. Ciesielski, ’19—Tackle. M. Houston, ’21—Tackle. J. McAldon, ’22—Tackle. L. Farmer, ’19—Guard. W. Grayson, ’21—Guard. Captain, Lowdon R. Williams. J. Nacrelli, ’20—Guard. L. Desmond, '22—Guard. G. Lentz, ’20—Center. Captain Williams, '19—Fullback P. Lamb, '21—Halfback. E. Huber, 19—Halfback G. Rightmycr, '21—Quarterback. J. Berry. '20—Quarterback. PsEVIEW OF THE SEASON In spite of several adverse conditions, Chester High managed to “put over” a successful foot- ball season of 1918. Our first problem was that of securing a coach, and after many suggestions had been offered and rejected, we finally secured the services of Mr. Simon F. Pauxtis, who coaches the P. M. C. team. This arrangement pleased everyone, even the School Board, which footed the bill for Mr. Pauxtis’ services. 105 _______OUR 1919 ANNUAL__ REVIEW OF THE SEASON Our second problem was the lack of a “scrub team. Although a large number of candidates had come out when the team began practicing, many of the fellows went to work during our enforced vacation in October. Mr. Pauxtis, to make up for this deficiency, used to take the team up to the P. M. C. to practice against the cadets every Wednesday afternoon. In our first scrimmage with the “Big Gray Team,” we surprised ourselves as well as our opponents by the manner in which we gained ground. As a result of this first scrimmage, five of the cadets were “laid up in the hospital for a few days. In all our subsequent practice games with the P. M. C. team, although we were greatly outweighed, we always outplayed the “soldiers.” We were greatly pleased by our success in these practice games, and possibly we did get a very mild case of “swelled head,” but, pride goeth before a fall. On October 2fi. we journeyed to Reading to meet Reading High School as our first oppon- ents on the field of honor. Although we thought we had arranged the score, while we were still on the train, the game did not turn out as we expected. Reading won, 25-0; “nuffsed.” It was during this game that the famous pair of guards. “Me undt Gott,” composed of “Big Bill Grayson and “Cootie” Farmer, were temporarily separated owing to injuries received by “Gott” (GraysonI. Nacrelli took Grayson’s place in the next three games. Lentz, at center. Farmer, at right guard, and cither Nacrelli or Grayson at left guard, made an admirable cork, that filled any and all holes in the center of the line. “Battleship” Desmond also got in a few quarters at left guard. Lentz and Farmer were the only two members of the team that played every minute of the season. At tackles, “Big Brute” Houston and “Polie Joe” Ciesielski could always be counted on for good fast work. Evans and McAldon acted as sub-tackles. McAldon was the only Freshman to earn a regular berth on the team, and nar- rowly missed earning his “C. Better luck next year, Joe. In Baxter and Nyemetz, we were blessed with a prize pair of ends. Whether it be running the ball or a criss-cross or getting down the field 10(5 OUR 1919 ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE SEASON to receive a forward pass, they could always be banked on to do the right thing. Evans also played end sometimes, and will be able to take Baxter’s place next year. Rightmver, although small, was ’ right there when it came to playing quarterback. His small- ness was more of an asset than a liability, for he was able to twist and squirm his way through the opposing team. W henever it was necessary to take “Righty out, Shadow Berry was able to fill his place with great efficiency. Lamb and Huber were a pair of heavy, yet fast, halfbacks, and they certainly knew how to hit the line or run the ends. Lamb will be back in school next year and will be a great help to the team. Captain Williams played fullback and he showed by his playing that he understood the position. He also ran the team on the field by calling signals, and in this he used rare good judgment, always calling the proper play at the proper time. If he keeps up his good work. Wil- liams has a great future before him in football, and some day soon some college will be proud to have him on its football lineup. One great disappointment met the team this year. W ilmington — that mighty conqueror of past years, that proud autocrat who snceringly asked What is the matter with Chester High?” Wilmington Cancelled. There is but one possible explanation, Wilmington was yellow.” Well did she know that we would trim the ears off her if she met us; and, unsportsmanlike, she re- fused to meet defeat. Our great disappointment at being unable to meet Wilmington was partly atoned for when, on Thanksgiving Day, we defeated Villanova Preparatory School. November 28. 1918. will go down as a red letter day in the history of Chester High. For the first time in fourteen long years, a Chester team defeated a Villanova Prep. team. Did that turkey dinner taste good? Oh. boy! I’ll say so. At a meeting of the leter men, Hen” Nvc- metz was elected captain for next year. At an Athletic Association meeting, Chollie” Nolan was elected manager for next year. The team is t- be congratulated on having such a brilliant captain and a manager so chock full of pep.” 107 OUR 1919 ANNUAL__ REVIEW OF THE SEASON In chapel on Monday, March 7. 1919. the offi- cial “C” was awarded to Manager Watson, Cap- tain Williams. Captain-elect Xyemetz, Baxter, Ciesielski, Houston. Farmer, Grayson, Huber. Lamb. Rightmycr and Coach Pauxtis. Captain Williams. Farmer, Ciesielski. Baxter and Huber will be lost by graduation, but there are other trained men to take their places. We extend our best wishes for a successful season to Manager Nolan and Captain Xyemetz and hope to see next year’s team plant the Orange and Black once more on the heights of Victory. CHRONICLE OF THE FOOTBALL SEASON October 26—Chester High............ 0 November 2—Chester High........... 12 November 9—Chester High............ 7 November 16—Chester High............ 0 November 28—Chester High........... 18 December 7—Chester High........... 26 Total points scored—C. H. S....... 63 Reading High ............................ 25 Ex-High................................... 7 West Chester ............................. 7 Pennsgrove High .......................... 7 Villanova Prep............................ 0 Ridley Park High ......................... 0 Opponents.............................46 108 FOOTBALL TEAM. 1918-1919 OUR 1919 ANNUAL BASKETBALL Manager James A. Cochrane Captain Harry R. Baxter Coach II. Lee Kuntzlemax Robert Reid Forward Spencer Keare Forward Emile Huber . Center Harry Baxter Guard Israel Sternberg . Guard Curtis Burke Guard 110 BASKETBALL TEAM. 1918-1919 OUR 1919 ANNUAL BASKETBALL The basketball season of 1918-1919 was cer- tainly a successful one for Chester High. Out of twenty games played, twelve were victories and eight were defeats. Practice was begun on Wednesday, December 4. 1918. when a squad of fifteen candidates re- ported. Mr. Kuntzelman, head of the Commer- cial Department, took charge of the squad and soon had three teams working nicely. This did not last long for. as is usual in Chester High, most of the candidates refused to report after the picking of the first team. A fine working com- bination was secured, however, and we stood forth, ready to fight our way through the (bas- ketball) world. Captain Lentz played center, and he showed that his practice of the past two years had made him a master of the art of holding down the pivot position. Lentz is also an expert foul shooter, shooting over two hundred foul goals before he was disqualified by “flunking.” In Reid and Smith, we have a pair of unsur- passabel forwards. This was Reid’s first year on the ’Varsity, but he certainly let his opponents know that he was there. He has been aptly call- ed “a combination of a small-sized whirlwind and a streak of greased lightning.” Smith ran a close second to Reid and made himself famous for his “long range.” shots at the basket. Un- fortunately, “Smitty,” like Lentz, flunked the mid-year’s, thus rendering himself ineligible. Our guards, Huber and Baxter, were no less wonderful than our forwards. Huber played a strictly defensive game, as all good little guards should. Baxter, however, often broke away from the guard position to dribble the ball the entire length of the floor and then do the trick that counts two points. After Lentz flunked, Baxter was made captain, which posi- tion he held the remainder of the season. The season opened on Wednesday, December 11, 1919. in a game with Darby, played on our own floor. We won by the overwhelming score of 46-6. The following Saturday evening we played the fast Williamson Trades School on their floor, and we were defeated by a score of 20-19. Not so very bad, eh? The next Wed- nesday we defeated Ridley Park High School, and then the team was allowed a full week’s practice before meeting Wilmington. 112 OUR 1919 ANNUAL BASKETBALL Wilmington received such a roasting over her actions in football that she knew that she dare not cancel in basketball. We journeyed to Wil- mington so full of confidence and so enthusiastic that we were simply unconquerable. We came out of the fight on the heavy side of a 30-14 score. The mid-year cyclone struck and wrecked our team before the next Wilmington game, with the result that we were defeated 21-16. We met two new teams in basketball this year: Central High of Philadelphia and Camden High School. In the first game with Camden, we were victorious, although the score was very close— 38-37. In the second game, which came after the mid-year’s, we were defeated. The Central game is worthy of note. Central, the champions of the Philadelphia High School League, came down to Chester, expecting to “wipe up' ’the floor with us. In fact, one of the Central players was heard to predict that when the Chester team saw the Central team, they (Chester) would run away. Central was soon to learn otherwise, for we went at them so rap- idly and furiously that they had to bring into play everything that they had ever learned about basketball. The game ended with the score standing: 19-14 in Central’s favor. I)r. O’Brien, Central’s coach, said that Chester gave his team the best fight with which it had met during the season, and as to our own feelings, well, we felt rather pleased with ourselves in spite of our de- feat. A rather curious thing befell the basketball team this year, that of having two active man- agers. Manager Cochrane began the season, but immediately after the Wilmington game was taken down with a very serious illness. Assist- ant Manager Guy Davis conducted the team in the next two games, but the U’s attacked and sunk him at the end of the period, thus leaving the team without any manager Jack Connors voluntarily took up the duties of manager and handled the business affairs of the team through- out the greater part of the season. When the Athletic Association met, Connors was elected assistant manager for this year, and Guy Davis was elected manager for next year. When the Executive Committee of the A. A. met to award basketball “C's,” Connors and Cochrane were each awarded a letter as manager. This is be- lieved to be the first instance of its kind in the history of the school. 113 _OUR 1919 ANNUAL_ BASKETBALL At the time of writing no captain had been elected for next year, and indeed the team faces a great problem in the matter of choosing a cap- tain. There are but three letter men on this year’s team: Reid. Huber and Baxter, and all three will be graduated. Lentz and Smith flunk- ed in February, and so do not get a letter. There are but two courses open: First, wait until the first team is picked next year, and then elect a captain. Second, elect Lentz, who is a letter man from last year’s team. We are sure that a way out if the difficulty will be found, and that a competent captain will be elected. We know that the team now pos- sesses an efficient manager in Mr. Davis, and to him we extend our hopes for a very success- ful season. 114 OUR 1919 ANNUAL Track was almost a dead issue in Chester High tins year. No one gave much thought to the matter until William McCoy was elected mana- ger at a meeting of the A. A. McCoy immedi- ately got busy arranging a schedule and getting things started. At a meeting of track candidates, Emile Huber was elected captain and the fol- lowing day practice commenced. Mr. Witzen- feld. of the Mechanical Drawing Department, acted as coach. At the time of writing the team lias been in only one meet—the Penn Relays. The first day a team composed of Gott, Rose, Burke and Hu- ber succeeded in winning—last place. The reason for the failure of the team in this first actual work on the track is plainly seen. With the exception of “Emilic” Huber and Ed- TRACK ward “Bourque” none of the men have had any experience on the track before. Under the guid- ance of such an able coach as the team now possesses, however, some fine runners should be developed. Manager McCoy is quite an important mem- ber of the team. Aside from arranging the schedule and getting the team started, he, in conjunction will Manager Lachman, of the base- ball team, arranged a benefit at the Edgmont Theatre. In this way quite a neat sum of money was placed in the Athletic Association’s treasury. This brilliant stunt of McCoys keeps the track team from putting the A. A. in a hole as it has often done in past years. We confess we were getting a little bit oft the track, but we feel sure Manager McCoy will excuse us since his team has done so little up to date. A bad beginning, however, makes a good ending, and we know that if we could wait but another month before going to press, we would have great deeds to record. So we shall close in the usual manner by extending our best wishes for a successful season to both Mr. McCoy, man- ager of this year’s team, and Mr. Evans, man- ager of next year’s team. 115 OUR 1919 ANNUAL Abraham Lachman l'p to the time of going to press, we had not accomplished a great deal on the diamond. Only three games had been played, of which two were defeats and one was a decided victory. When the coming of Spring first turned our thoughts to baseball, the captain and manager found themselves confronted by a problem which made itself at home at Chester High this year, namely: The problem of securing a coach. 01- though there was at first much anxious searching for a way out of the dilemma. Providence and the School Board came to our rescue, as is usual Mr. Hollenbaeh took charge of the squad tempo- rarily and succeeded in getting a team together in time for the first game. The same day that the season opened, the School Board met and elect- . Manager ed “Press” Cruthers, formerly of the Southern League, to fill the position of coach. The season opened on Friday, April 11. when we traveled to Lansdowne to cross bats with the High School team of that town. We were sunk without leaving a trace; the score was 10-0. “Nuflf sed.” The following Monday, Mr. Cruthers took charge of the team, and at the end of the week had a combination which he felt satisfied to send agj inst Williamson Trades School. This game opened in our favor, and we were in the lead up till the fateful seventh, when the visitors nosed us out by a score of 6-4. Although we were defeated, every member of the team showed the results of Mr. Cruthers’ coaching. 116 BASEBALL TEAM. 1919 OUR 1919 ANNUAL BASEBALL On Tuesday. April 22, the team journeyed to Darby to play Darby High School. This was our first victory, the final score standing 9-4. Every one on the team shows marked ability and this year should see all baseball records of Chester High broken. With Williams on the mound and Lamb behind the bat, we have an ex- cellent battery. Brick covers the initial sack in a fine manner, and Sheldrake takes good care of the territory around the keystone sack. Cap- tain “Bobby” Reid makes a wonderful shortstop and very rarely lets the ball get past him. Buono handles the hot corner very ably, indeed, and in a year or two, Buono will be a second “Reidy.” “Shadow” Berry camps out in centerfield in such a manner as to let no grass grow in his ter- ritory. Berry is flanked by Nacrelli and Des- mond, who fill left and right garden, respectively. In closing we wish Manager Lachman and Captain Reid the best of luck, and also extend our wishes for a successful season next year to Fred Musselman, who will be next year’s manager. 118 OUR 1919 ANNUAL Girls' Athletic Association lias the 1918-19 season of the (liris’ Athletic Association been a success? If not. what would yoi: call it? At the last A. A. meeting of 1918. Helen Hamilton was unanimously elected Pres- dent; Mary Larkin, Vice-President; Dot Bough. Treasurer, and Nell Hanna. Secretary. Peg Hcbden, our basketball manager, arrang- ed an exceptionally good schedule. Although we lost a few games, the girls played hard to show that Chester High always puts up a good fight against their opponents. A Hiking Club was formed and a great num- ber of girls came out. To the girl taking the re- quired number of hikes, her class numerals were awarded. Gym classes have been started on the fourth floor under the supervision of Miss Stetscr. Most of the work was marching, dancing and club swinging, as no apparatus work could be done in such a gym. but we sincerely hope that a gym may be erected in the rear of the Eyre Building for the benefit of our under classmen. I rue to the fact that we have no athletic field, we were unable to continue our track practice. This fact caused great disappointment for there was splendid material in many of our girls to make one of the best track teams ever in Ches- ter High. At our last A. A. meeting a committee was appointed to make arrangements for a dance. Those on the committee were: Agatha Stevens, Frances Mechert, Mary Petriken and Peg Twel- tridge. We wish to thank all those who have taken part in the athletics and hope that next year greater interest will be shown in the Association. 120 GILLS' BASKETBALL TEAM, 1918 1919 OUR 1919 ANNUAL_ GIRLS' BASKETBALL Manager Margaret 11 ebden Captain Helen Hamilton The Girls' Basketball Team opened the sea- son with four successive defeats. The girls on the team were very much discouraged until Had- don Heights came to Chester and were defeated by our team. Our next game was at Lans- downc, and the team played hard, but was forced to surrender to the Lansdowne girls. When Darby came to Chester, our girls played harder than ever before, and tied the score in the second half; but with a few more minutes to play, as luck would have it, Darby gained five points and went home with a victory. The Temple game, although a loss by one point, was almost a victory because it proved that our girls were exceptionally good players. The next two games were won by our girls; for they avenged the defeats which Swarthmore and Ridley Park inflicted upon the team in the ear- lier part of the season. Coach Miss Leeds SCHEDULE Date. Place. Score. Opp. C.H.S. Ridley Park.....Dec. 10 Away lb 12 Darbv...........Dec. 19 Away 24 b Wilmington . . . ..Jan. 3 Away 15 11 Swarthmore . . . .Jan. 9 Away 17 7 Haddon Heights ..Jan.lb Home 17 29 Lansdowne . . . . 30 Away 27 b Darbv . Feb. 20 Home 29 24 Haddon Heights . .. Feb. 27 Home 15 23 Temple .... Away 18 17 Swarthmore . . .Mar. 13 Home 12 23 Ridlev Park .... Mar. 14 Home 9 39 Wilmington— Cancel .... .Mar. 20 Home 0 2 Temple — Cancel . Apr. 4 Home 0 2 V. W. C. A .. Apr. R Home 8 14 Totals 20b 215 dames 122 THE SPECTRI IM. mk oil V 111 Ia APRIL. 1933 ALUMNI NOTES David R. Watson, 3rd. Editor. Acting upon the oft repeated request of our many subscribers, we have decided to devote this month’s Alumni Notes to the recounting of the achievements and vicissitudes of the mem- bers of the Class of Xineteen-Xineteen. The fol- lowing information has been obtained by our staff of reporters after much diligent research. It shows the progress which this class has made in its march of twenty years thru storms of time since its departure from the illustrious halls of its Alma Mater. Win. Illingsworth McCoy, our eminent doc- tor known throughout the world, has, with the aid of his most competent assistant, Sara Bowen, discovered a positive cure for lovesickness. Rena Wheaton, Margaret P. Jackson, and Clara Biller are teaching school in Squashville, Indiana, l S. A. Harry Baxter and Florence Wyatt, accompan- ied by Dorothy Xeeld, are putting across a sing- ing act for Chautauqua. They were last heard of in Dead Man’s Hollow, Texas. The S. (). S. Xo. 5, designed and piloted by James A. Cochrane, noted aeronaut, recently left the aviation field at Leiperville. Among the first class passengers were Hon. Abe Lachman, distinguished senator from the Fifth District of Palestine; Mrs. Fairless Dugbanks, formerly Miss Reba Ginns, and Miss Bella Eisner. Be- 123 THE SPECTRUM________________APRIL, 1939 ALUMNI NOTES fore reaching the Holy Land a forced stop was made for water in the Sierra Desert. As fortune would have it, they missed Palestine because of wrong information received from the traffic cop at Mars, incidentally hitting Ireland. Here they met the Hon. J. J. Lee Farmer, who is now sitting in the Irish Congress. The Hon. Far- mer has extinguished himself by his most bril- liant exhortations on the evils of nicotine. At- this point an extra cargo was taken on board, in- cluding Deacon Ciesielski, noted advocate for the abolition of milk-shakes in Poland. The Deacon’s private secretary. Miss Jennie Sa- vitzsky. accompanied him on his return to Po- land. These renowned personages being dropped at Xsaedifritxky, the former company continued on their journey to Palestine, where they took out naturalization papers. David Watson and John Connors, we hear, form a truly successful partnership. While the former holds the audience spell-bound, the lat- ter subtracts a collection from the helpless list- eners. Mary Thomas has also developed along this line into a loquacious elocutionist. Helen Scofield. Lillian Hueston, FJsie Grant, and Florence Ives arc attending Burke’s School of Successful “Vamping.” Among those who have graduated from this school are: Hannah Cassell, Margaret Barr, Ethel Crothers and Dora Goodman. They have filled their hope chests and are waiting for some worthy gen- tleman on whom to practice their newly acquired wiles. Janet Graham, Gertrude Mears, and Rose Miller have founded a home for aged veterans of the War of 1917-19. Miriam Tindall and Edgar S. Melville, suc- cessful illustrator and cartoonist, have opened a studio in Greenwich Village. In one of their recent pictures, entitled The Way of Man and Maid,” may be seen startling resemblances of Raymond Palmer and Eva Hoffaeker. In the Dead Man’s Hollow weekly “Informer. the newspaper issued monthly by Howard Davis, who enacts the roles of reporter, editor, printer and newsboy, we note the following items of interest: The Rev. Percy H. Duckworth has just open- 124 THE SPECTRUM APRIL, 1939 ALUMNI NOTES ed his church here and has hopes of a large congregation. Rev. Duckworth has recently performed a successful (?) marriage between a wealthy cow-puncher and Helen Mergy. Arnold Frank, a modern engineer, is now in this part of the country endeavoring to build a road to success. Lowden Williams, who was recognized as a capable football player in 1919, noted for his ability to plow down the field with the ball, is now plowing up the field at his farm at Twin Oaks. Another of our athletes, Joseph Stott, one- time pitcher, was recently hailed into court at Marcus Hook for catching fowls and stealing bases. He was apprehended in these embezzle- ments by mounted officer, policeman, traffic of- ficer and desk-sergeant, Henry Linton. Jennie De Frisco has been appointed athletic instructor at the Ithica School for Crippled Children. Elizabeth McGinnis, Edna Reilly and Milli- cent Reed have recently been admitted to the bar. Julia Brandt, graduate of Penn, after spend- ing sixteen years at Mu 1 ford’s Laboratories as bacteriologist, has eloped with I)r. Killbug. Charles Houston, who was good at playing stringed instruments at school, is now stringing wires for the Macoroni Wireless Company. Elizabeth Stewart is making a good “Leeder” for George. We hear that Martha Zecher is making a won- derful success as a bare-back rider and is per- forming marvelous feats on a rocking horse. In the same show we saw Sarah Bloomberg walk- ing gracefully on the tight rope two feet from earth. It is interesting to note that this circus is owned by Nicholas Robinson and Son. We learned that the following are making some children’s lives miserable in the capacity of teacher: Emma Blackstone, Sadie Harris, Carrie Hutchins and Eva Smith. In the present campaign for President, the Anti-Prohibition Party of Women are making a tour of the West, canvassing for votes on the platform that “Tea should not be abolished in the American Home.” Margaret Hebden, chair- 125 THE SPECTRUM_______________APRIL, 1939 ALUMNI NOTES woman, was forced to leave at Pittsburgh, owing to a sad accident: She fell in love and married. Consequently Margert Lane was elected chair- woman. Among the delegates were Mary Hoflf- ner. of Alaska, and Miriam Kelly from Hawaii. These were in session at Sycamore Station; and Grace Twaddell and the others were ardently discussing “The Best Way to Hold a Man in Subjection,” when Robert Ried came along in his two-passenger “Flybug,” and the meeting ended in a free for all for the vacant seat. Emil Huber, construction engineer, noted for his ability to obtain results where others have failed, is now in the midst of operations for con- structing an immense skyscraper in the Leiper- ville Subway. The plans were drawn up by James McClymont, who, we hear, also developed the plans for the country home of Miss Mary Kunkel, eminent camouflage artist. Our Alumni Editor was invited to the Sewing Circle of the Go On and Gab Club, and heard that these members of 1919 still in existence were having a varied life. He noted part of the conversation and the part worth while is noted here. Said one woman: “You know Edith Mit- chell? Well, she------.” Here, says our editor, the first woman whispered into the other’s car. When the conversation became audible a blond haired girl was mentioned. “Yes, she’s a widow,” said the First Woman. “Her maiden name was Overholtzer and I don’t like her; for her hair does not go well with her mourning clothes.” Here the conversation was continued by the Second Woman between sips of tea. “That haughty Miss Potts has opened a lovely milli- ner shop, with lovely hats. I think I better apologize for not speaking. I always liked her anyhow.” Then they stopped a second and gently pulled one stitch thru their respective articles and sighed. “Margaret Welsh? Yes, I know her,” said Woman Number One. “She and Florence Steptoe are conducting a Tea Room. Let’s ad- journ and have tea.” Upon stepping out of the Sewing Circle held at the house of Miss Mary Larkin, the Third Woman said: “Well, she’s a nice one. No cakes with her tea.” Frances Meckert, arm in arm with her future husband, was seen, and the back of the club gave her their respects, “Snob.” Then 126 THE SPECTRUM APRIL, 1939 ALUMNI NOTES Mary McFaddcn came along with three hand- some young men and the club immediately made a wonderful fuss over her. At this point our Edi- tor slipped away unnoticed. The last of the students of the Class of 1919, that the editor had called to his attention were Marian Booth and Helen Hamilton. After much research the marriage records were the last re- sort, and behold, there were two held down in the musty cellar of Matrominy. Helen has married a preacher in a one-horse town and we could not believe our ears when told that she is slower than he. 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Bell Phone 1881 When you think of SHOES, think of COMPARATIVE DEPOSITS November, 1901 November, 1902 November, 1903 November, 1904 November, 1905 November, 1906 November, 1907 November, 1908 November, 1909 November, 1910 November, 1911 November, 1912 November, 1913 November, 1914 November, 1915 November, 1916 November, 1917 November, 1918 March, 1919 . $ 132,088.77 259,655.14 354.154.44 399,763.40 489,416.93 637,957.95 680,147.70 754,714.28 974.330.45 1.244.040.08 1,291,318.00 1.538.925.80 1,704,974.27 1,874,439.85 2.105.579.08 3.142,785.48 3,968.244.38 5,092,895.73 5.449.007.81 530 Market Street Chester, Pa. OUR RECORD: 65 Years Behind the Gun THOS. L. BRIGGS SONS Practical Gun Makers SPORTING GOODS HOUSE 627 Welsh Street Near Corner Seventh and Edgmont Ave. CHESTER, PA. AGENCY FOR INDIAN MOTOR CYCLE SPORTSMEN’S GOODS OF ALL KINDS WHY? ASK OUR DEPOSITORS Bell Phone 2I88 J THE HIGHLAND QUALITY SHOP 4th and Highland Avenue CHESTER, PA. LADIES’, CENTS’ AND CHILDREN’S FURNISHINGS THE MOYER SHOE STORE E. A. KELLEY 812 Edgmont Avenue CHESTER, PA. v-:Z ®r (Llic Spectrum THE SILENT SALESMAN fUMwirm!