Chester High School - Annual Yearbook (Chester, PA)

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OUR 1 923 ANNUAL 19 RICHARD P. AIKIN Dick” came to C. H. S. from Lar- kin Grammar School in 1919. At first he was known only as a student; then it was found out that ho could dance, and from that time until this, he has been a ladies’ man. He rarely misses a school dance or party. In his Junior year he was on the Spectrum board, and was editor in his Senior year. Debating Club and Dramatic Club were honored with his membership, and he took a leading part In both. The class of ’23 wish him the best possible success. EVELYN ALLCUTT “Kitty,” “Evey,” “Ev” That tall, dignified girl with dark hair? That’s Kitty, our class histor- ian. For three years “Kitty” has written our joys and sorrows while in C. H. S. “Evey” showed her dram- atic ability as “Cousin Julia” in the play for Freshman Reception. Ev” is also interested in a certain light- haired young man with blue eyes. Yes. Kitty.“ Phil is all right. What- ever you undertake. “Evey,” you have our best wishes. GEORGE ARSCOTT “Peanut” When C. II. S. opened its doors to Freshmen in 1919, there entered a boy who was one of the smallest in the class. This distinguished gentle- man was George, and after four years of High School he is still the same size. Won’t you ever grow up, George? He took the Industrial Course and for the last two years has been co-operating at the Viscose Silk Mill. Although George Is small, we hope to see him a “big” man some day.

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18 OUR 1923 ANNUAL History of the Class of 1923—Continued and Crook rendered great service to the basket- ball team. Warren and Mullen played on the major baseball team. The girls had a basket- ball team, of which many members also co- operated with the major team. Socially we took our stand and held an en- joyable class party in the cafeteria. We must also remember the Junior Recital of the Purple and Cold, which was one of our greatest tasks of the Junior year. On the ninth of September, 1922, we returned to Chester High, not as green Freshmen, bold Sophomores, daring Juniors, but as dignified Se- niors, loyal and bound to do or die for our Alma Mater. The officers elected to guide us through this treacherous sea were: Oliver Robinson, president; Mildred Connell, vice-president; Mary McCloskey, secretary; Thomas Mangan and Harold Lloyd, treasurers. The first brilliant affair conducted as Seniors was our reception to the Freshmen on November third. At this event, members of the class gave a play entitled “Cousin Julia’s Jade Earring,” which was greatly enjoyed. Our second event in the social arena was the Victory dance held on November eleventh, in Library Hall. Members of the class proved themselves worthy in the debating team, and therefore de- bated in public. The girls’ team was composed of: Elizabeth Mirkil, captain; Mary Brown and Mary McCloskey, associates, and Elizabeth Mil- ler, alternate. Members of the boys’ team were: Minter Norton, captain; Scott Schiller and Oli- ver Robinson, associates, and Harold Lloyd, alternate. At this writing the girls’ team lias won the public debate. Our class, ever in the athletic world, pos- sessed members of ability. Such men as Cap- tain Crook, Morton Stowe, Jack Thompson, Arthur Mergy, manager, received the official “C” for football. John Hanley, Samuel Warren, Christopher Crook and Manager Stowe aided the major bas- ketball team. On the girls’ major team Ella Lee, captain; Dorothy Smith and Lydia Newsome proved bright lights. Many Senior girls also acted as subs for the team. Mildred Connell was manager of the major basketball team and worked faithfully. At the time of this writing, we are looking forward to a trip to Washington, a Class Day, and above all, a Commencement Day, which shall be our greatest joy. This will complete a four years’ course, which has been profitably and happily spent. It is with regret that we leave Chester High as students, but in our memories our Alma Mater shall ever dwell. Evelyn F. Allcutt.

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20 OUR 1923 ANNI AI KIRK M. BA RROWC LOUGH Kirk is a boy of superior charm; Don’t run. girls -he’ll do you no harm. This promising young man is an expert mathematician and a past master at compiling poetry. Felton - ville is indeed duly hon red by the presence of such a brilliant student. We are assured that civil engineering will receive a great boom when he emerges from Drexel Institute. Kirk took care of our class notes for the Spectrum during the Junior year; he is one of the editors of the Who's Who Department of the Spectrum, president of the Debating Club, and head of the Personality Committee of tho Annual. Wo wish him the great- est success in anything he undertakes. CLARA HARPER BISHOP “Clare,” “Bishop” IDA BOURN “I” “Ide” It is the day before a history test, and here comes “Clare.’’ What did you have? Was it hard?” These are only a few of the questions Clara asks. She gets so excited over a test you’d think tho world was coining t » an end. ‘’Clare” came from Franklin in 1919 and Joined our band of com- mercial students. We know she will succeed as a stenog”. Ida joined us in her Sophomore year, coming from West Philadelphia High School. Although “I seems quiet, she is ;t jolly, good sport, when you know her. New don’t tell any- one if I tell you a secret. ‘T’ certain- ly likes th? Industrials, especially Wallace. After leaving Chester High, Ida expects to he a dress designer. We wish her the b st of luck.