Chester High School - Annual Yearbook (Chester, PA)

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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

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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

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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