Chester High School - Annual Yearbook (Chester, PA)

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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

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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.

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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