Conshohocken High School - Echo Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1927 volume:

The Blue and Gold Staff Dedicates this Commencement Issue to the Class of 1927 JUNE 1927 THE BLUE and GOLD Published and Issued by the Students of Conshohocken High School for the Parents and Taxpayers of Conshohocken and Vicinity Vol. 6. JUNE 1, 1927 No. 10 Contents EDITORIAL CLASS ROLL HISTORY OF THE 1927 CLASS CLASS WILL CLASS SONG - CLASS PROPHECY WHO’S WHO ? PERSONALS CLUBS - - - JOKES - ADVERTISEMENTS AUTOGRAPHS Page 4 Page 5 Page- 6 Page 7 Page 10 Page 10 Page 14 Page 14 Page 21 Page 2o Page 27 Page 28 JUNE 1927 2 e Editors Blue And Editor ......... George Young ’27 Asst. Editor ___ Milton Jacobson ’27 Literary .......... Alice Potts ’27 Exchange ......... Rebecca Zook ’27 School News Gladys MacMullen ’27 Gold Staff Advertising ..... Edward Hansell ’27 Sales ............. Joseph Wallace ’27 Athletics ........... Edith Ferrier ’27 Sydney Finkelstein Humor ........... Samuel Kessler '27 Faculty Advisors Charlotte E. Gemmill Katherine M. Roberts Staff of Senior Issue Class Historian Valedictorian Salutatorian Class Prophet Class Orator Composers of Words Music Class Will Who’s Who Gladys MacMullen Alice Potts Rebecca Potts Samuel Kessler Milton Jacobson Class Song— Rose De Haven Rachel Batty Joseph Wallace Louis Sponar Presentation of Mantle George Young Personals Frances King Thelma Hallman Rebecca Zook Katherine Rrack David Johnstone Kemery Kieffer William Dunlap. Jr. Presentation Speeches- Elizabeth Wallace Edith Ferrier Ethel Heisler Frank Ramsay Murl Griffiths David Traill HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Mr. Robert C. Landis. Superintendent Mr. Edward W. Oerman. Principal Mrs. Elizabeth H. Atkinson Miss Alice I. Buckle Miss Lena M. Carl Miss Charlotte E. Gemmill Miss Miriam J. Gilbert Miss Jane E. Griffith Mr. M. Randolph Grimmett Miss Verna E. High Miss Margaret A. Jones Mr. Axel R. Nelson Miss Isabelle H. Radcliffe M iss Katherine M. Roberts Miss Dottie C. Rockhill Mrs. Harriet M. Sagebeer Miss Maud D. Sagebeer Miss Caroline M. Schreitz Class 1927 Rachel Batty Katherine Brack Johannah Brown Catherine Campbell Louisa Campbell Rose De Haven Polly Di Pallo Sarah Douglass Edith Perrier Dorothy Griffiths Thelma Hallman F.thel Heislcr Frances King Gladys Laverty Dorothy Link Mary Lee Gladys MacMullen Clara Marks Rebecca Moore Eva Pierson Alice Potts Elizabeth Wallace Margaret Webb Rebecca Zook Thomas Celli William Dunlop. Jr. Sydney Finkelstein Harold Griffiths Murl Griffiths Edward Hansell Milton Jacobson William Jennings David Johnstone Samuel Kessler Kemery Kieffer Norman Lawless Frank Ramsay Charles Schimpf Louis Sponar David Traill Joseph Wallace George Young Class Officers President George Young Vice-President Joseph Wallace Treasurer Milton Jacobson Secretary Gladys MacMullen Corresponding Sec'v Edith Ferrier Motto “We seek higher things.” Colors Green and White Flower White Rose Bud Page Six THE BLUE AND GOLD History of the 1927 Class “We seek higher things’’ has been chosen as our motto. Could we have selected a better one? Since we en- tered high school in 1923, this has ever been our purpose. I wonder if we shall ever forget our first day at high school? At least we shall remember that we had been promoted to the dignity of—well, it would be proper to say “promoted to the dignity of putting our hair up for the first time”—but nowadays it would be more proper to say that the peaches-and-cream perfection of our skin felt the first effects of a drug store complexion.” But, however sophisticated we may have tried to look, we failed utterly. “Freshie” was plainly written over our faces. After gathering all the 'members from Spring Mill, Plymouth and Jeffersonville, our class numbered more than a hundred members. Nat- urally. be ng such a large class, we had to be separated and were placed in different rooms. I believe we would easi’y have been lost had we tried to find each other. As it was. we were given a schedule and set out bravely enough to find our classrooms We thought at first that it would be wise to ask how to reach the rooms but. after asking informaion of a dignified” senior and following her directions, we found that they had played their first trick on us and that idea was given up. While walking down the hall, we heard whispers of initiating those green freshies” and we trembled in our shoes. But soon our fear and timidity left us and we began to show them what we could do. At the end of the first year, we lost quite a few of our classmates. When we came back in the fall, however, we no longer entered hesitatingly, but walked bravely in for we were now persons of importance. We glowered at the new freshies and otherwise showed our superiority by talking on seeming’v intimate terms with the upper classmen.” It was during our Sophomore year that a nation-wide in- terest was displayed in spelling. In our classes we held spelling bees and finally held eliminating contests in as- sembly exercises. A member of the Sophomore class was the winner of the final contest It was also in this year that a de- bating class was organized. This comb ned with our most interesting science class, formed a perfect basis for a debate on evolution. The de- base was held in assembly, the title of which was Resolved that Darwin’s theory of evolution is correct.” The affirmative was taken by: Rebecca Moore, Marie Mosteliar, Gladys Mac- Mullen with Frances King as alter- nate. The negative side was Milton Jacobson. David Traill, William Jen- nings, with Sydney Finkelstein as al- ternate. I am sorry to say that the boys were victorious. The rest of our Sophomore year was very un- event fu . Our Junior and Senior years were our most interesting and successful. At the beginning of our Junior year, we organized our cl� ss, the officers elected were: President—George Young Vice-President—Kathryn Maguire Secretary—Milton Jacobson Treasurer—David Traill L nder the able direction of these executives we gave a farewell dance to the graduating class that was en- joyed by everyone present. To make this possible, it was necessary to set an amount to be paid as class dues each month, beside holding our first money-making event, a pie and cake sae. The dance was held at the Plymouth Country Club. In this matter, our class set a precedent to hold the annual farewell dance other than in the town. It was decidedly a successful experiment. During this year an elimination con test was held for the National Ora- tor ca Contest. Those who took part were George Young. Milton Jacobson, and 1 homas Celli. Milton Jacobson was chosen as the winner and repre- sented our school at Norristown. The I unior Prom was the last social event of the season and we parted to spend THE BLUE AND GOLD Page Seven our last summer vacation to the best possible advantage. Then xame our Senior year! I wonder if you all remember how it feels to be a Senior? To know that you may enjoy privileges denied to others and to feel that you are setting an example worthy of being followed by the other classes! The first step that was taken was to elect new officers. Those elected were: President—George Young Vice-President—Joseph Wallace Treasurer—Milton Jacobson Secretary—Gladys Mac Mullen Corresponding Secretary—Edith Perrier The all-important events that loomed on our horizon were our commencement and our trip to Wash- ington. Our treasury looked decided- ly needy and it was up to us to fill it. Our rummage sale, an annual event, was one source of revenue. Two suc- cessful pie and cake sales were also held. In the operetta “Sailor Maids’’ the Senior class was well-represented. Edith Ferrier, Elizabeth Wallace, Jo- seph Wallace, George Young, and Ed- ward Hansell were important mem- bers of the cast and the members of the class were prominent in the chor- us. In March the district National Ora- torical Contest was held. Those Sen- iors who took part were: Milton Ja- cobson, George Young, Thomas Celli. William Jennings, Rachel Batty, Re- becca Moore, and Gladys MacMullen. A new feature was added. There were four prizes given. Two prizes were given to the girls and two to the boys. Of these, three were won by the Seniors. Milton Jacobson was again selected to represent Conshohocken at Norristown. On April 22 and 23 the Senior play was held. This was a three-act com- edy entitled “The Judsons Entertain.” The play was a dramatic as well as a financial success, being conducted under the supervision of Miss Rad- cliffe, English supervisor, with the help of Mr. Oerman and several of the faculty members. Let us not forget to mention our work in the athletic world. Our ac- tive members were David Traill, George Young, Murl Griffiths, Milton Jacobson, and Kemery Kieffer in baseball and football; David Traill and Thomas Celli in track; David Traill, Harold Griffiths, Milton Jacob- son, and others in basketball. Our girls were also prominent in basket- ball; Ethel Heisler, Frances King, Mary Lee. and Rachel Batty being the most active. On May 20 we were entertained by a most enjoyable farewell party given by the Junior class. This was our final appearance in high school social life. Our social life as a class is not ended, however. On Monday, June 20, the class will leave on its annual trip to Washington. We are all look- ing forward to this trip. The class will be chaperoned by Miss Radcliffe, Miss Gemmiil, and Mr. Oerman. 'I We are now standing on the thres- hold of the unknown. We are ready to go out into the world and to seek and to conquer higher things. We can achieve success only by work, but we are willing to work so that we may reflect the glory of success on our dear Alma Mater. Gladys MacMullen ’27 Last Will and Testament Be it remembered, that we, the Class of 1927 of the Conshohocken High School, being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, and considering the uncertainty of life, do therefore make, publish and declare this to be our Last Will and Testa- ment, in the manner and form follow- ing. that is to say: We do hereby bequeath unto Brad- ley Elzev, David Johnstone’s shyness for girls. To be a success in History and Trigonometry, one should follow his rule. As William Jennings and Ray Wolf are both posessors of automobile junk heaps, we will to Ray, Bill’s ability to ride without tires, gas, water, brakes, or even wheels. Bill also boasts of being able to steer with his feet, let alone one arm driving. We do hope that Ray will be successful with his family of Fords. Page Hight THE BLUE AND GOLD We boast that Murl Griffiths is our Champion Bean Eater. Since he is retiring from the High School, we wish to bestow this Honor upon Fats Martin, in the hope that he will carri- on and endeavor to keep it in the High School as Murl has. The ability of Will iam Dunlap, Jr as a pool shooter, we do bequeath unto Simon Cion. Paper Hangers should become expert in this game. To John Blackburn we give David Traill’s ability to hold a girl, that is keep one as long as Davy has. To Carlton DeHa veil we give Milton Jacobson’s knowledge of girls, and his Buick which persists in stopping in shady places, and refuses to move until after midnight. Samuel Kessler’s wit and humor we will to John Steltz, so that he mav entertain the Students in the dull classes. Upon John Blackburn we thrust Prank Ramsey’s French speaking '1 his will give John an excuse fot talking with his hands. To George Johnstone we will the Athletic prowess of Quarter-back Sniff his beautiful hair and his clever danc- ing. This will aid him with his many female subjects. To Harry Miksch we do bequeath Kemery Kieffer’s ability as a second baseman. May it also be known that Kemery thoroughly enjoys himself on moonlight rides when his partner is asleep. To Warren Harley we give Norman Lawless’s perpetual curl, which will aid him in his musical career. Also his Picadillv collar, which Warren may wear in his future Orchestral engage- ments. Unto Samuel Gabin We b°stow Edward Hansell's abilitv as a Rum- mage Salesman. Samuel mav find use for this valuable trait in his future business. To the forthcoming Chemistrv Class, we will the problem of searching for the lost Mercury that disanpeared so mysteriously from the Laboratory some few weeks ago. The Seniors have worked very hard in trying to restore the precious metal. To Charlie McCairn we give Lewis Sponar’s slim height, in hopes that it will help him reach E flat an octave, on his fiddle in the future. Unto Fred Young; oh ns we do be- queath Harold Griffiths secret Chem- istry formulas. He has successfully mixed nitro glycerin, gunpowder, and magnesium metal with surprising re- sults. We do thrust upon Earl Dijenno, Sydney Finkelstein’s original wise cracks. You will find that they are very appropriate when you are stuck for something to say. Also to Earl we wi’l Sydney’s manly stubbles which have so faithfully struggled for life on his chin. To Carlyle Johnson we do devise and prescribe, Thomas Qellifs Earl Leiderman course. He may need it to carry his worried look. We do bequeath unto the entire School, George Young’s supreme sportsmanship, reliability, and his ability as a leader. We do hope that the Students will adopt his principles. We graciously bestow upon Betty ost. Rachel Batty's genius at the Piano. Also her proper management of one of the w-eaker sex. This with- out a doubt will be an asset to Betty. Unto Eulia Adair we bequeath Alice Potts’ studious nature and an equal amount of her avoirdupois. We feel that Eulia will find use for both of them. And to Emma Ruth we give Re- becca Zook's contortionist gymnastics. They may help her to reduce. To Dott Ivobb we will Betty Wallace’s incessant line of chatter. 1 his will naturally prolong her ex- planations. Unto Mary McClean, we bestow Pollv Di Pallo's love for History. Margaret Webb’s disposition we will to Alice Nitteraurer. Katherine Brack wishes to resign her position as the supplier of candy lor History class. It is her desire that this important position be considered by Beatrice Gormeiy. lo the Junior girls Typewriting class, we will Johannah Brown's entire supply of chewing gum. It has had hard work thruout this season, but Jo- hannah claims it is still in good con- dition. THE BLUE AND GOLD Page Nine Thelma Hallman's eyes we clo be- queath unto Margaret Maskrev. Margaret may discard her glasses now. She won’t miss much with such an asset. Upon Gladys Menning we bestow Gladys Lavcrty’s constant giggle. We hope that Gladys gets as much fun out out of it as Gladys Laverty has. To Clip Fulmer we will Louisa Campbell’s dancing achievements. Louisa says, you must attain that light- foot airy inspiration of the heart. To Mary Head, we will Frances King’s iceman. Mary seems to have a fascination for robust country-born men. Upon Alice Schlictcr falls the re- sponsibility of FUhel Heisler’s per- manent smile. We do bequeath unto Mable Long, Catherine Campbell’s quiet attitude. Mable has our best wishes for success in this gift. To Betty Quigg we do prescribe, Toot Ferrier’s Up Country Dutch, or whatever it is, in order that Betty may properly describe the moon. Dorothy Bennett will please accent Sarah Douglas’s slim figure. We think with such an asset as this, she will find it easier to follow the dietitian’s plans. Unto Lavinia Colcn we will Dorothy Link’s good looks. Mothers: Anchor your sons. To Wilmer Hamel we do devise Mary Lee’s melodious soprano voice. This will prove an advantage when calling the cows home. To Helen Campbell we leave F,va Pierson’s curly hair. We do bequeath unto Mabel Nestor all of Gladys MacMullen’s Friends. With a gift such as this, she will find it no difficult feat to complete her course. Unto Helen Keys we bestow Rose DeHaven’e short stature. She may now sleep peacefully, lengthwise in her bed. Clara Mark's ability to change dimes into quarters in the “Five and Ten,” we will to any person who desires to shoulder it. Dorothy Griffiths’ many pet express- ions we give to Betty Markle so that she may employ an calmer method of dispersing her thoughts. Rebecca Moore’s ever unceasing tongue we will to Elroy Murray. It may aid him in his future sales talk. We bequeath to the Class of 1928, our respective places in Chapel. And lastly we do make, constitute and appoint Herman Garlick to be executor of this, our last will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills and testaments made by us at any time heretofore made, and de- claring this to be our Last Will and Testament. In witness whereof, we have here unto subscribed our names and affixed our seals this seventeenth day of June, in the year of our Lord One thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven. Rachel Batty, Katherine Brack, Catherine Campbell. Louisa Campbell, Rose DeHaven, Polly Di Pallo, Sarah Douglass, Edith Ferrier. Dorothy Griffiths. Thelma Hallman, Ethel Heisler, Frances King, Gladys Laverty, Dorothy Link, Mary Lee, Gladys Mac- Mullen, Clara Marks, Rebecca Moore, Eva Pierson, Alice Potts, Elizabeth Wallace, Margaret Webb, Rebecca Zook. Thomas Celli, William Dunlap. Jr., Sydney Finkelstein, Harold Griffiths, Murl Griffiths. Edward Hansell, Milton Jacobson, William Jennings, David Johnstone, Samuel Kessler, Kemery Kicffer, Norman Lawless, Frank Ramsey, Charles Schimpf, Lewis Sponar, David Traill, Joseph Wallace, Gearge Young. Signed, sealed, published and de- clared by the testates within named, as their last Will and Testament, in the presence of us who at their request, in their presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. Witnesses: Jenny Gerhart Clip Fulmer Piggy McCloy Fats Martin Handsome Harry Berman Joseph Wallace '27. Page Ten THE BLUE AND GOLD Class II When thru the years to come. We’re far from Conshy High We’ll pause on the pathway Of life to cast a sigh For the Mem’ries past And for our high school days. These thoughts will we all adore Tho, we’ve parted at the ways. Ill To you. Oh Conshy High, We pledge ourselves in song. And we’ll remember you ith a faith that's true and strong, As on all these happy days We leave our minds to dwell. We must say good-bye to you. And we bid you all—farewell. I We entered here as Freshman As green as we could be Of all the ways and customs And of each thing we’d see. Four years have passed by Years of work and play And we turn our thoughts again To the joys of yesterday. Rose DeHaven ’27 cProphecy The evening was quite warm and I wandered about in my shirt sleeves I, had nothing in particular to do and a.l the time in the world to do it so I decided to go to the circus. Arriving at the circus I glanced in at the ticket office and saw a sign. “Man Wanted.”— “Mr. Harnum I want that job,” I said, “What do I do? “My boy you are just in time, here sit in that chair.” At that moment a curtain went up in front of me and a harsh voice called out to the waiting throngs. Ladies and the weaker sex, steo right up for the free exhibition of Professor Ghoofie. He will hypnotize the young gentleman in the chair.” Professor Ghoofie, a tough look up character, then stepped out to mv view. He made a few passes and muttered a strange prayer over me, then suddenly my head whirled and buzzed and I felt light and airy. What was this? I was floating and was rapidly increasing mv velocity until I was l.terally flying. How long I flew I do not know but before I could realize it I had been dropped before the gates of a large city. I knocked at the gates and my call was answered by a dissipated looking man who clutched nervously at the neck of a bottle. I entered and was going to thank him when I saw that it was an old friend of mine, David Johnstone. Why Dave, I cried, how did you get to be in this cond’tion?” “Its the same old story”, he said, “Wine, women and song , and before I could speak he took another drink and ran away. I looked after him speechless, but I did not have a chance to tarry for I heard two voices cry simultaneously, “Taxi, sir? I turned and there stood Milton Jacobson and William Jennings, each driving rival taxis. They both tugged at me to ride with them till Milt saw a lady walking to him. he dropped me and took the woman, even in his school days Milt preferred to take a girl for a ride. I asked Bill who the beautiful ladv was. “That’s Elizabeth Wallace,” said Bill. “She is a star in the new musical comedy hit, “A High Old Time.” At I stepped into the car I mentally decided to see the show. I was growing conscious of a cavity in the region a little below my heart THE BLUE AND GOLD Page Eleven and I asked to be put off before a restaurant, so Bill stopped the car and I alighted directly in front of a famous night club, “The Red Dog . I was feeling good and I went inside. I was soon surrounded by many people and bright red lights. I checked my coat and hat with none other than Mary Lee, who was in charge of that department. I felt a hearty slap on my back and confronted a stout individual with a llorid red face. His face was familiar and I recognized Kemery Kieffer. “What arc you doing here? I said “Oh, said Kemery, “I’m a regular fellow all right. Sav I’ve got twe girls whom you know, lets make it a regular party.” ( “Suits me fine, bring on the women. - So Kemery brought out the women who were none other than Eva Pierson and Rose De Haven. We all sat down at a table and we were just in time for the special dance number. The place became darkened and out tripped five beautiful maids. I believe I know these girls,” I re- marked. “Sure you do”, said Kemery, “They are Ethel Heisler, Rebecca Moore Margaret W ebb, Thelma Hallman and Alice Potts. “You haven't seen half of it yet, said Rose, “Wait till you see the strong acrobats in the dance.” Sure enough a panel slipped aside and out stepped Charles Schimpf and Murl Griffiths, swinging 100 pound weights about their heads and throw- ing the girls to and fro. Well, well, how times have changed and to think these two strong men were the smallest in the class.” “Yes,” remarked Eva, “They knew they were weak and they took Earl Leedcrman's course and in two days they were great big men—“and if it wasn’t for the waiter she would still be talking about them. The waiter proved to be Joe Wallace, “Hello Joe,” I cried. Merci, Bcnjoir, S'il vous plait, donnez-moi” or something to that effect. Yea that's just what he said and to think he flunked in French up in old Conshy High. There was a commotion at the dooi and in walked two burly policeman Thomas Celli and George Young. “The place is pinched,” yelled George, everybody file out to the police station.” The police van was toe crowded so I sat up front with the driver and Tom. I glanced at the driver and recognized Dot Griffiths. “Dot ,” I said, in my best fatherly voice, “What made you take this job? “Well,” she said, “I couldn’t find a husband to drive around so I became the first woman van driver. Eventually we reached the station and we had to wait while the magistrate Griffiths, settled two cases. The first case was between Gladys MacMullen and Catherine Campbell They both thought they were married to the same man. Griffy decided it by doing a Solomon. They would toss coins for hubby and the loser should marry somebody else—himself for in- stance. The next case was between Rachel Batty and her husband. “What’s the grounds?” quoted his honor. “My husband is so tight he wears wooden clothes,” said Rachel. “Why only this morning he told me he was going to buy a lumber jacket.” This put his honor in a good humor so he dismissed the rest of his cases so he could play pinocle with his captain, Bill Dunlap. I took off by myself and hunted for a place to sleep. I noticed a good looking boarding house. After knock- ing at the door I was kept waiting for about fifteen minutes. The door opened and who should I see but Dorothy Link with three boys and seven little girls tagging along behind her. I greeted her and asked about our old friends. Dorothy said that all she knew was Polly Di Pallo and Sarah Douglass had joined the Salvation Army. I went to bed and slept soundly Waking up at seven I found the morning paper handy and planced at the first page. There staring me in the face was a picture of David Traill: David Traill Saves Another Life Dave Traill, t he famous life- guard saves Miss Edith Ferrier, the noted operatic star, from a watery grave. Well I was glad to hear that, but no matter how many lives Dave would save would not bring me a clean collar so I strolled down the street to a prosperous looking shop and entered. A clerk came forward and I recognized Lewis Sponar. I purchased my collar Page Twelve THE BLUE and inquired where I could buy some shells for a scatter-gun. Lew direct- ed me to a pawn shop farther down the street. Entering the hock-shop I glanced around and there sitting on a high chair and with a pair of horn- rimmed spectacles perched on his nose was Frank Ramsey. I greeted Yank and asked for mv shells. ank said he couldn't wait upon me because he had fallen arches. I hat was too bad so I went out with- out them. As I was going out I met Rebecca Zook who was going to pawn her jewelry to feed her seven hungry little ones. I inquired as to her health and her husband, the former she said was good and the latter no good and then she began to weep, that was when I left for I could never stand to see a woman cry, it reminded me too much of home. Continuing on my stroll down the street I encountered a small mob mull- ing around an ice wagon. I thought there must have been an accident but it wasn’t. It was Frances King de- livering ice to get in training for next year s basket ball season. Feeling fatigued I went into an ice cream parlor and drank a Hires. Who should be jerking sodas but Katherine Brack. I asked Katherine if she ever about any of our classmates. She said that Johannah Brown was still plug- ging along. “Plugging along, what do vou mean? Oh. she s a telephone operator,’’ said Katherine. Class DEMOCRACY AND EDUCATION Education is as old as the human race, for every tribe, however low irs state of civilization, trains its children and youth in the arts and occupations necessary to maintain existence. Nev- ertheless. in all the previous systems of education the individual tvpe was scarcely considered- The vouth wa fitted merely to fill his place in the social system. Our education system, now in use. has been evolved from the systems of Greece and Rome. Greece had two systems: one. a military system whose AND GOLD I then saw a bus and decided to go for a little ride. I got on and there was Louisa Campbell driving and Clara Marks taking tickets. I rode for a half-hour and alighted in the country for I wanted a glass of fresh buttermilk at one of the farms. I knocked at the door and walked in and there stood Sydney Finkelstein. “Hello Finks.” I said, “how's things?” “Oh. said Finks, “I can’t kick, all the chickens and ducks are still doing their duty.” “Sav. said Norman Lawless, the hired man, “Did you hear about Edward Hansell marrying every woman in town for over ten years?” I didn't believe that one till Norm explained that Ed became a minister. I drank my buttermilk and started to hike back to town and on the way I was hailed my Gladys Laverty, who had become a farmerette and was now driving a load of hav. She said I could ride with her if I didn’t mind sitting on top of the hay. I climbed up and was soon on my way to town. hile riding my mind became hazy and I soon felt myself being wafted into the air. I landed with a thump and found myself sitting alone in a large tent. The people had all gone and I was left to my own resources. My job was forgotten as I walked slowly home thinking of the strange events of the day which made this prophecy possible. Sam Kessler '27. Oration sole aim was to make soldiers; the other was known as the liberal svstem of Athens which combined music and literature with physical training; and at the same time, this svstem recog- mzed the inherent rights of the in- dividual and also trained him for citizenship. Now. as a result of the highest deve opment of the Athenian ideal of education, we have the philos- ophy or Aristotle and Plato whose in- fluence upon education and cultural tdeas has continued to the present flay’ During the early years of the re- public. tne Roman system of education was developed entirely in the family. THE BLUE AND G ) A) Page 'riiirtcen The father was responsible for the training of his sons, and he was cen- sored if his duty was not well per- formed. The education consisted of training in moral, civic, and religious duties. The mother was equally re- sponsible for training the girls in household duties and domestic virtues. It is interesting to know that in Rome woman was on a h gher plane than any other nation and her influence was correspondingly greater, while m Greece the education of women was confined to training in domestic du- ties. Perhaps it is from there that we received that well known sayin g. Woman’s Place is in the Home.’ Religious ideals and narrow mind- edness occupied Euporpc for a long time. Especially during the 16th and 17th centuries there were periods of intense religious strife. Let us now see what change has occurred with the dawning of democracy. According to Lincoln’s definition— Democracy is a government of the people, by the people, for the people, and is the form in which they either directly or thru representatives arc su- preme. Ever since the rise of popu- lar education in the last century and its development thereafter, the spread of democratic institutions has been significant. Democracy has furnished a new basis for universal education, although this change is not noticeable until the 19th century. Then it was that in the United States laws were passed which provided for the de- velopment of public elementary schools. And by this way, the poor man’s son was enabled to receive an education along with the son of financiers. Today we are celebrating the cen- tennial anniversary of the Society for the Promotion of Public Schools which was organized in 1S27. 'I his ‘ocietv maintained a vigorous educational campaign extending for a period of several years. Yearly it printed mem- orials to the legislature, setting forth the fact that thousands of children of school age were growing up in ignor- ance, but arguments for public schools for all children without distinction, were, as we might say, lost in ruins. The famous law in 193+ was passed which made wards, townships and boroughs as school districts and au- thorized them to levy local school tax- es. And so has our educational system progressed until the present day when we have our public schools, private schools, and colleges. Hut this could only be accomplished in a democracy because a democracy is more than a form of government; it is a primarily a mode of associated living, of con- joint communicated experience. A government resting upon popular suffrage cannot be successful unless those who elect and those who obey their governors are educated. And now I have attempted to out- line for you the enormous change or development that took place in ele- mentary education. Yet, this change looms even greater whan we consider that most of the actual changes took place during the 19th century, from fifteen to eighteen hundred the ele- mentary school changed very little. Its equipment was so meager, its teachers so poorly prepared and its methods so wasteful that students of good elementary schools of the pres- ent day coul learn in 2 or 'A years all that was accomplished in the IHth century in the entire elementary school course. And all this is flue to the ideal of democracy. For argument sake, let us contrast a country which has democracy in- fluencing its education with a sov- ereignty ruled over by a monarch. Contrast the pitiful condition in Russian school system with the ideal- istic. universal system of the United States, In Russia under a monarch1 rule, it was better for him to have his subjects uneducated so he could run his kingdom alone. In other words allow me to illustrate this point by President Coolidge’s words, If good men are overlooked by the people for office then, surely, bad men will fill their places.” In Russia the people are uneducated and therefore do not know enough to have their best men in office. But a condition like the above docs not exist in the United States because the majority of the people arc educated and realize what a burden ignorance is. Of course, there arc always exceptions to the general rule. In closing allow me to bring before you the recent tendencies in vocation- al civic, individual, and scientific education; first, the introduction into the elementary school of industrial and prevocational courses organized as definite preparat'on for specific vo- Page Fourteen the blue and gold cations; second, the endeavor to or- ganize effective moral and civic in- struction; third, the provision made for varying instructions so as to meet the varying needs of pupils that are due to individual differences in capacities, in economic status, and in plans for a career; fourth, the tendency to meas- ure accurately the results of instruc- tion by precise, objective, scientific methods as a means of testing its value, instead of relying on the vague and improved opinions of theories or of untrained observers. All of these factors have been topics actively discussed in the last decade and they will probably be effectively provided for in the ordinary element- ary schools in the next quarter of a century. These tendencies together with the new methods of study open for the school pupil a vast field of what I term “golden opportunities.” Are we able to grasp these opportunities and realize what we are doing? We, fellow classmates, have progressed so far in our educational pursuits. It is now that the turning point in our life takes place. All the things that de- mocracy has opened in our education- al system should guide us in making a wise decision. God grant that it be given us. Milton Jacobson ’27 Who's Who Most Brilliant ......... Alice Potts Most Popular Bov .. George Young Best Athlete (Girl') ... Ethel Heisler Best Athlete (Boy) ______ Dave Traill Most Dignified ------ Harold Griffiths Most Ambitious ........... Tom Colli Best Joker ............. Sam Kessler Most Popular Girl .... Rose DeHaven Biggest Eater ..................... Syd Finkelstein Class Fiddler ........... Bill Jennings 1 allest ............... Lewis Sponar Smallest .............. Margaret Webb Class Flapper ------- Thelma Hallman Best Musician .......... Rachel Batty Best Singer ............. Mary Lee Best Natured Girl .. Louisa Camnbell Sweetest Boy ....... Charles Schimpl Least Known ........ Johannah Brown Quietest ........ Catherine Camnbell Greatest Talker ......... Bee Moore Prettiest Girl ......... Bcckv Zook Most Handsome Boy .. Joe Wallace Most Polite ........... Bill Dunlap Best Natured Boy ... Mutt Griffiths Greatest I raveler .. Dave Johnstone Class Actress ........ Edith Ferrier Best Bachelor ....... Edward Hansell Most Stylish ........ Betty Wallace Class Giggler ....... Gladvs I ..avert v Most Unconcerned ------- Dot Griffiths Busiest ................ Eva Pierson Most Childish ........ Frank Ramsav Best Orator ......... Milt Jacobson Most Conscientious ... Pollv DiPallo M« est .............. Dorothv Link Most Willing ----- Gladys MacMullen Most Agreeable --- Katherine Brack- Most Bashful Bov .. Kemery KUffet Shyest Girl ......... Clara Ma-k- Best all around j irl . .. Frances King Most Demure .......... Sarah Dougla- Most Unassuming . Norman Lawless Lewis Sponar '27. Personals RACHEL ELIZABETH BATTY “Rae” My Goodness” Basketball, (4); Oratorical contest. (4); Orchestra. (1. 2. 3, 4); Blue and Gold Staff. (1, 2). “Rae is an all-around sport and another of our jolly commercial stu- dents. You never see “Rae” around school except she has a smile for vou. Her music ability has probably helped to make her so. She is a very fine piano player and the orchestra will miss her when she leaves school. We wish her all the success possible for further advancement in music. KATHERINE IRENE BRACK “Kit” “I don’t care.” Glee Club, (3); Miniature Lady. (3); Science Club. (4). Katherine is quiet and dignified. She doesn t say much so we do not THE BLUE AND GOLD Page Fifteen know much about he.r Her favorite pastime seems to be studying, but who can tell! Still waters run deep. JOHANNAH BROWN “Jo “Don’t bother me.” Commercial Club, (3). Jo” is also a commercial student. Wc do not hear much of her because she is one of the quiet members of the Senior Class. However she may be here counting up figures in bookkeep- ing early in the morning. As this seems to be her specialty we hope that she will make a good bookkeeper for someone in future years. CATHERINE MARTHA CAMP- BELL “Kitty” “How mad” Commercial Club, (3, 4). Very quiet and dignified in class, but we are all wondering—what about when she gets out. Catherine is one of our expert typists. She cer- tainly keeps us stepping. ELLA LOUISA CAMPBELL “Lu” “Aw, go on!” Glee Club, (1, 2. 3); Gypsy Rover. (2); Miniature Lady, (3); Sailor Maids, (4); Commercial Club, (3, 4). Louisa is happy go lucky and al- ways cheerful; nothing ever seems to bother her. She loves to dance and go to Country Clubs. Her one am- bition is to be someone’s private sec- retary. We wish her luck. ROSE KEYS DE HAVEN “Dazy Potts” “Lizzy Fritz” “How come?” Latin Club. (3); Sailor Maids, (4). Rose has serious moments, but then she often surprises us by an outburst of humor. Rose always goes to the games and is a good rooter. There is a reason—a pitcher on a team is al- ways interesting. POLLY ANNA DIPALLO “Poll” “Don’t bother me.” History Club, (3); English, (1, 2); Biology Club, (2). Polly was always a good student and she is very ambitious. She likes typing and hopes to be a private sec- retary. SARA A.NN DOUGLASS '“Susy” “Gosh” Gypsy Rover, (2); History Club, (4); English Club, (1, 2); Biology Club, (2); Commercial Club, (3, 4). “Susy,” is a very active member of the Commercial Class who is always ready to show you why she was right in her arguments. We need a few more like her to keep things moving generally. EDITH OGDEN FERRIER “Toot” “You’re dern tooting” Corresponding secretary of class, (4); Gypsy Rover, (2); Miniature Lady. (3) ; Sailor Maids, (4); Senior Play, (4) : Commercial Club, (3, 4); English Club, (3); Basketball, (2). “Tooty” the actress. She has been our leading lady in the last two operettas. We wonder, Tooty, if you soon will be a certain young man’s leading lady? You understand, don’t you? Tooty is very witty and funny. She is known in our class for her clever expressions, taking ways, and a giggler. Tooty is also a good worker and willing to help, anyone at any time. DOROTHY ELIZABETH GRIF- FITHS “Dot” “For goodness’ sake, what next?” Gypsy Rover, (2); Sailor Maids, (4); Commercial Club, (3); English Club, (3). Dot’s diversions are tall blonde boys and good looking cars. Dot, we often wonder who it will be tonight. Dot is always out for a good time, and her lessons are the least of her wor- ries. The class wishes you lots of luck in your future love affairs. THELMA EVELYN HALLMAN “Tel” Did you see Dyke?” Commercial Club, (3, 4 ); Sailor Maids. (4); Senior Play, (4). This is the brown-eyed young lady who always occupies the other half of the back seat in room 6, referred to a few pages ahead under the writeup of a handsome young “swimmer-friend.” Oh, yes, she forgot to do her lessons today, but she always manages to have them finished when called for. Page Sixteen THE BLUE AND GOLD Thelma is some sport when she plays basketball and there is sure to be a knockout in the game. Here’s to your future happiness. ETHEL ELIZABETH HEISLER “Ets” “Heisler” “Wait a minute.” Gypsy Rover, (2); Commercial Club, (3, 4); Biology Club, (1); Glee Club, (2); History Club, (3); English Club, (1, 2); Basketball, (1, 2, 3. 4. Captain). Ethel is our girl athlete, and was the captain of the girls basketball team which she led through many victories. Ethel has two great faults: she is very talkative and she loves to giggle. Here’s wishing you luck in your position as private secretary. May you always aim to please. FRANCES ELAINE KING “Kingy”’ “O, there goes the .............” Gypsy Rover, (2): Glee Club. (3); Sailor Maids, (4); Senior Play, (4); Basketball, (2, 3, 4). Behold our star guard of the girls’ basketball team! Kingy has another favorite pastime besides playing bas- ketba’l, that is driving the “Chevy.” We are wondering, Kingy, what you will be doing one year from now. Let's hope you will continue y our achievement as a basketball player and we wish you lots of luck. MARY VERENE LEE “Billy” “Can you imagine that?” Glee Club (2, 3); Basketball. (4). Mary is a member of the Senior Class who keeps us stepping. She certainly can do the Charleston and is always willing to give a demonstra- tion. Because she is so tall, she ac- quired fame as a center on our girls’ hasketba’l team. This is a good factor in your life, Mary, and may it. be a benefit to you. GLADYS MARIE LAVERTY “Glad” “You don’t mean it.” Commercial Club, (3, 4); History Club. ( 4): English Club, (1. 2); Glee Club, (2): Gypsy Rover, (2). It seems as though Gladys prefers to keep house rather than run a type- writer. We wonder why. We hope, Gladys, that you make a success of it. Gladys is another one of our high Seniors who is always giggling and when she is around everyone is sure to know' it. DOROTHY MARGUERITE LINK “Dot” “Oh Heavens” Gypsy Rover, 2; Commercial Club, (3, 4); English Club, (l); History Club, (3); Glee Club, (2); Biology Club. (2). Dot is another of our February students therefore, we have not seen very much of her during her Senior year, but we hear at various times about her success in the business world and her ambition—Red Hair Boys. Dot was always an excellent shorthand student and is sure of great success in life. GLADYS MARIE MA.CMULLEN “Glad” “Good Heavens” English Club, (2); Commercial Club, (3, 4); Oratorical Contest, (4); Senior Play. (4). Gladys’ one and only ambition is to become a commercial teacher some day. She always has her shortmand and other lessons finished and so we are sure that she will make a good teacher. Not only because of her studious nature, but also because of her pleasant disposition and always a willing worker for Conshohocken High School. May success be yours from the Class of 1927. CLARA DOROTHY MARKS “Clara” “Hey, who's finished Business Eng- lish?” Civics Club, (l); Commercial Club, (3, 4); Sailor Maid (4); English Club, (2). Clara is always ready to explain to the teacher just why she did not get the third word in the second para- graph, or just why she forgot to do her homework. Her favorite pastime is typing for awards. She is now hitting sixty-five words per minute on all sixes. Here’s luck to you, Clara' THE BLUE AND GOLD Page Seventeen REBECCA ANNA MOORE ' Bee” “My word” Gypsy Rover, (2); Miniature Lady, (3); Senior Play, (4); Oratorical Con- test, (4); Blue and Gold Staff, (3); Commercial Club, (3, 4); Salutatory of Class; Sailor Maids, (4). Vanity, thy name is woman!” May I borrow your compact or your comb or an extra hair pin? Whenever these phrases are heard in Room 6 you might expect to find Rebecca about But her faults are overwhelmed by her being a very studious young lady who never fails to have her work in on time. We extend our compliments to you, Rebecca, for being salutator- ian of our class and may success be with you in whatever you undertake. EVA BROWNBACK PIERSON Eva” “Gee whiz” Gypsy Rover, (2); Miniature Lady, (3); History Club, (4); English Club, (2, 3): Biology Club, (2); Latin Club, (2); G'ee Club, (2); Orchestra, (1). Eva is one of our bright and illus- trious students who was always found to be very conscientious in everything she undertook. She always has a cheery word for everyone which helps one through life. Let us hope that her four years in college will be as successful as her four years in High School. Good luck to you, Eva. ALICE HOLMES POTTS “Al” “So is your old man.” Valedictorian of class, Senior Play, 4); Commercial Club, (3, 4); Blue and Gold Staff. (4). A1 is a member of the Commercial Class and surely can do Bookkeeping. She has been a good student through- out the four years of her high school and as a reward for her work, she has bad the honor bestowed upqn her of being the valedictorian of our class. Besides being studious A1 is also full of fun and always ready to enter all activities that take place around the school. Our best wishes and success go with you.—class of 1927. THELMA ELIZABETH WALLACE “Betty” For crying in a bucket.” Gypsy Rover, (2); Miniature Lady. (3); Sai’or Maids, (4); Commercial Club, (3, 4); Glee Club, (2). Betty’s greatest aim in life is to be an artist. Several of the girls had their plans for dress all arranged until Betty introduced the fad of hand- painted clothes. Now, Betty, our de- cisions are, what to wear and when to wear them. So in taking up your life’s vocation be sure to include a course in art and we wish you all the success that can be attained in this profession. MARGARET ELLEN WEBB “Shorty” “Gosh” Basketball, (3, 4); Civics Club, (3); Commercial Club, (3, 4). Behold the perfect stenographer! Shorty is very studious and she also has time for fun. Her favorite pas- time in the school was playing bas- ketball and it was here that she showed her athletic ability. May suc- cess be yours whether it be athletics or in the business world. REBECCA ELIZABETH ZOOK “Beckie” “What do I care?” Glee Club, (2, 3): Gypsy Rover, (2); Miniature Lady, (3); Commercial Club, (3, 4); Blue and Gold Staff. (4). Beckie’s one great ambition is to own an automobile. By all indica- tions she may be a proud owner of a Ford Roadster. We wish you luck. Beckie as a rule does not care ,a great deal about lessons, but wants to be a dressmaker. May her ambition be realized and success obtained in whatever she understakes. THOMAS JOHN CELLI “Tom” “Oi Gevalt” Track (1, 3. 4); Baseball (2, 3, 4); F'ootball f3, 4): Blue and Gold (3); Oratorical Contest )3, 4); Science Club (4): Outing Club (4); Miniature Lady (3): Gypsey Rover (2); Sailor Maids, (4). Tom s one of those fellows who is always willing to try anything whether he can do it or not. Some- times he is not successful, but other times Tom comes out on top. He is one of our stars in baseball and track. Tom throws a good line of bluff to all the teachers and gets away with it. Atta boy, Tom! Page Eighteen THE BLUE AND GOLD WILLIAM BEYER DUNLAP JR “Bill” “Holy Mackerel'’ Football (4); Science Club (4); Outing Club (4); Band (3, 4); Or- chestra (4); Sailor Maids (4). Who is that tall dignified young man who is always talking cue balls and billiards? Of course you know. It is Bill Dunlap. Bill is a bright cheer- ful sort of chap and is always ready to help in anything that is going on. SYDNEY ALLEN FINKELSTEIN ■‘Sid” “Finks” What do you think of the Phillies today?” Football (3, 4); Blue and Gold Staff (2, 3, 4); Sailor Maids (4); Outing Club (4); Science Club (4); Minia- ture Lady (3). Sid is a perpetual talking machine. He gets the latest gossip in some manner before anybody in the class. But this is only surpassed by his abil- ity to bluff. Sid is an excellent stu- dent and we are sure he will succeed when he enters the portals of the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania. WILLIAM HAROLD GRIFFITHS “Dripp” What’s that ? ? ? Outing Club (4); Science (4); Track (3); Basketball (3, 4). Dripp is the studious boy of our class and he sure does get along with the teachers nicely. Griffy’s one am- bition is to be an aeroplane pilot. Griffv is a good sport among the fellows. MURL ALLAN GRIFFITHS “Mutt” “Gee Whiz” Baseball (3, 4); Science Club (4); Senior Play; Football (4). Manager; Outing Club (4); Sailor Maids (4). If you hear a discussion on sport going on vou are almost certain to find “Mutt in the heart of it. doing most of the talking. He is not very tall but good things come in small packages and “Mutt” is no exception. EDWARD STAR HANSELL “Ed” “What is it?” B’-ue and Gold Staff (3. 4); Foot- ball. (4); Science Club, (4); Outing Club. (4); Sailor Maids. (4). Ed is the star mathematics student in our class. In any class he is seen with his math book open and plug- ging hard. He also has pugilistic ability—ask Traill. Ed is an actor as well, which was proven by his part in the operetta, Sailor Maids. MILTON JACOBSON “Milt” “Jake” “Who’s got Latin finished ?V Football. (4); Basketball, (4); Baseball, (2, 3. 4); Oratorical Repre- sentative (3, 4); Blue and Gold Staff (3, 4); Orchestra and Band (3, 4); Outing Club, (4)j Science Club, (4): Secretary of Class (3); Treasurer of Class, (4). Milt is small but mighty. He makes up with his pow'er of speech what is missing in avoirdupois. He is a good sport and a good scholar for he ranks highest among the boys of his class. Milt runs the school bus for if anyone is going any place they usually call on Milt, especially a cer- tain young lady from Harmonvd! . WILLIAM CHARLES JENNINGS “Bill” “Corporal” “Ain’t that swell.” Science Club, (4); Outing Club, (4); Orchestra, (4). Whenever there is a funny odor in the lab you can be sure that Corporal was at the bottom of it. Bill’s first hobby was radio but he gave that up for Chemistry during his senior year. Bill's means of locomotive is a Over- land of which the class makes good use. Well, Bill we hope you drive through life as carefree as you drive your Overland. DAVID KILGOUR JOHNSTONE “‘Scotty” “That's not the way we used to do it in Scotland.” Band, (3, 4); Orchestra. (3, 4); Outing Club, (4); Science Club, (4); Miniature Lady, (3); Sailor Maids. Scotty is the comedian of the class and is always making wise re- marks. His one delight is arguing with his superiors, that is, his in- structors. Scotty wanted to foe a . poet, but after several attempts gave it up in disgust because he lacked the long, flowing hair. Dave is always cheerful and always wears a broad smile on his face. “Hoot Mon.” THE BLUE AND GOLD Page Nineteen SAMUEL KESSLER ‘Kelley” “Gotcha” Football, (3, 4); Track Manager, (4); Sconce Club, (4); Outing Club, (4); Hand, (3. 4); Orchestra, (1, 2, 3, 4); Blue and Gold Staff, (4). Behold, the humor editor of the Blue and Gold! His wit and humor have won him many friends. Sam is also a good blower, for the notes of his cornet can be heard far away. We find him cheery and helpful al- though lie lacks pep to some degrees. KEMERY CYRIL KIEFFER “Kem” “Well naow,” Band, (3): Baseball, (3, 4); Sailor Maids, (4); Outing Club, (3); Orches- tra, (3); Gypsv Rover, (3); Science Club. (4). If you travel through the balls and hear something like this: “Do-do-dee -o! Yo-do-dee-o-do, you will know that Kem is somewhere in the near vicinity. Kemery is a cheerful fellow with a smile for everyone—especially the ladies and a certain lady in the Sophomore class—? NORMAN GEORGE LAWLESS “Norm” “You know how it is.” Science Club, (4j: Outing Club, 4. If you see a crowd of fellows laughing till you would think they’d be ready to die, you will know that Norm is around with his inexhaustible supply of jokes. We have yet to see him without “That smile that won’t rub off.” WILLIAM FRANK RAMSAY “YanA” “I’ll slap you down.” Science Club, (4); Outing Club. (4); Sailor Maids. (4); Senior Play. No one knew Yank could play a harmonica until he won first prize in a contest at the High School. Now everyone knows it. He can also strum a “Uke.” Yank is an all around good fellow, a willing worker and good to look upon. CHARLES WILLIAM SCHIMPF “Sniff” “Walter” “Good Laws” Miniature Lady, (3): Outing Club, (4); Gypsy Rover, (2); Football, (4). “Sniff” is the curly headed shiek of his class and is always talking of his latest conquest. We think he and the late Rudolph Valentino were on the same plane, but in spite of his numerous affairs “W’alter” is always there when there is work to be done. LEWIS MORRIS SPONAR “Lew” “Sure. I’ll do it.” Baseball, (l, 2); Basketball, (3, 4); Blue and Gold, (1, 2, 3). Lew is the tallest member of our class. He is always a “helpful hen- ery”. If there was something diffi- cult to do in school all you heard was “Let Lew do it.” Lewis was one of our February graduates and when not working, spends his time in his Dodge and with a certain party of the opposite sex. Good luck Lew. DAVID ROBERTSON TRAILL “Dave” “Dyke” “Ain’t that nice?” Football, (4): Basketball. (2, 3, 4); (Captain); Baseball, (2, 3, 4, Captain); Outing Club, (4); Track, (4); Minia- ture Lady, (3); Gypsy Rover, (2); Senior Play, (4); Treasurer of Class, (3). Traill is known to most of us as “Dyke.” Dyke is one of the most popular fellows in the school es- pecially with the opposite sex. He likes to get to school early and sit in the corner seat with his! better half. If Dave’s here, Thelma’s here and if Dave’s there, Thelma’s there. Some boy—but a good athlete and a regular fellow. JOSEPH HAROLD WALLACE “Joe” “Doc” “Yeh, I’ll say.” Football, (4); Orchestra, (::, 4); Outing Club, (4); Science Club, (4); Sailor Maids, (4): Senior Play, (4). Joe is one of the best workers in our class. There is not a thing doing but that Joe is not in it. We can not say much for Joe’s promptness in school. Ask Mr. Oerman. But when he does get there he always has a ready excuse. Joe is always cheerful and a friend of everyone. GEORGE WILSON YOUNG ‘‘Youngy” “At a boy.” Class President, (3, 4); Sailor Maids THE BLUE AND GOLD Page Twenty (4): Senior play, (4); Oratorical con- test. (3. 4); Blue and Gold Staff, (3, 4): Football, (3, 4. Captain); Base- ball. (3, 4); Outing: Club, (4); Science Club, (4). George is a fellow who does not bother very much with the opposite sex. but there always seems to be an interested crowd about him. George we would like to know how you do it? He is a regular helpful fellow and always is on hand at the right time. This he has proven to us by leading our class through four years of great success. George, we prophecy great things for you in years to come and our best wishes from the Class of 1927 go with you. DRAMATICS 1 he year 1926-1927 marks a turn- ing point in the field of dramatics in Conshohocken «-' h School. On De- cember 17 and 18, 1926. the Juniors for the first time in the History of the School gave their three act Com- edy. Honor Bright.” Each act, in the living room of the Barrington’s at Rockmere, Beach Haven, Mass., was filled with amusing and interest- ing situations for trade by the follow- in r cast: Watts ........... Duane M acFarland Michael ............. Jack Palmer Foster ........... Ellwood Bic’ hart Mrs. Barrington ..... Emma Ruth Reverend James Schoolev. J. Bradlev Elzey Mrs. William Carton . Mary McLean I he Rev. Win. Carton, John S. Blackburn Richard Barrington. Edward W. White Honor Bright ...... Elizabeth Quigg Annie ............... Clara Fulmer Maggie .......... Beatrice Gormley Fit Marvel .......... Eliabeth Yost Simpson ............. David Martin Dies ................ John McClov Bill Drum ............... Carl Hiil i he next event of the season wa, the Operetta—this year—Sailor Maids with its Chorus's of Sailors and Maids and a Lighthouse on the New Eng- land Coast. For three nights, Feb- ruary 24, 25, 26, the Operetta was pre- sented to an appreciative audience by members of the various classes assisted by the High School Orchestra under the direction of Miss Jane E. Griffiths. The cast was as follows: Cyrus Templeton . Edward Hansell '27 Frances Marie .... Edith Ferrier ’27 Jeanette Spencer, Eliabeth Wallace ’27 Olga ............. Clara Fulmer '28 Captain Dover .... George Young '27 Edward .......... John Blackburn '28 Gerald .............. Thomas Celli '27 David Kern ....... Joseph W’allace '27 Messenger ........ James Manser '31 First Boy ......... Edward White '27 Second Boy ......... Murl Griffiths ’27 Gird ............ Elizabeth Quigg ’28 Then on April 22 and 23, the Seniors entertained with their most success- ful play, “The Judsons Entertain”, a Comedy in three acts. The cast: Mrs. Babbidge .. Gladys MacMnllen Christophene ........... Frances King Miss Hulda Judson ........ Alice Potts Wallace Judson .... Joseph Wallace Mildred Judson .... Rebecca Moore William Tamp ......... George Young Tucker Whipple ....... Murl Griffiths Bettina Blandish .. Thelma Hallman Phyllis Stotenbocher .. Edith Ferrier Charles Fallon ....... Frank Ramsey Fallon. Sr............ David Traiil very admirably enacted their respective roles because of their untiring efforts together with Miss Isabella Radcliffe of the English Department and Mr. E. W. Oerm in. In all three plays, the Art Depart- ment. the Manual Training Depart- ment. the High School Orchestra, and the Faculty helped very materially to make 1926-27 successful in the field of Dramatics. Signed, Editor. THE BLUE AND GOLD Page Twenty-One CLUBS SENIOR LITERARY SOCIETY The first year of the. Senior Literary Society closed with a program for Memorial Day. On the whole the society has reached its aim and that was to further the appreciation of English. The debates have been a benefit to those who listened and may lead to a debating team next year. Some of the best authors and their works were discussed. About five High School students took part in the programs. The programs have been all right, but there has been some discussion about them. The students believe that they do not have enough to say. They are called and asked to do their bit, hut if they don’t make an attempt to do so. they suffer. Perhaps if we had . a program committee, chosen by the school which would meet with the English advisor and plan the pro- grams ahead, the students would like, that better. As there are only eight meetings a year there is no reason why we cannot have a larger variety of things on the programs. Whose fault is it.-' Do the students who are not participating give ther best co-operation? When a meeting is in order the whole thing is considered “tame” by the active few un’ess some noise, not particu- larly in keeping with the occasion, is heard. The active few- are perhaps those who arc being asked to take part in these meetings and have re- fused. More pep in the meetings is the cry from all over the school. One suggestion was made that one part of the meeting he given over to jokes about the students and light and airy works. More plays, not necessarily operas or three-act comedies, but something attractive would probably be liked better. A drama written by a scholar and presented to the school ought to be appreciated. English has been furthered but has it done the student any good other than getting him out of a few periods of a particularly disliked subject? Music ,' hich is a great benefactor w-as used, but how? To be exact just like the curtains of a play to open and close the action. More music would be appreciated. Altho many suggestions are offered, those offering them must remember that this is the first year of the so- ciety, and the years following will profit by our mistakes this year. Many of the students made their first ap- pearance on the stage and this ac- counts for some of the amateurish- ness. The money collected during 'this year has been used to subscribe foi magazines for the reading room. These magazines are the best obtain- able for both reading and reference work, and they are representative of every branch of study in the high school. There is an average of sixty-five students who use the read- ing room daily. Therefore, this is another good thing the Literary So- ciety has accomplished. The following officers were chosen for the year 1927-1928: |ohn Blackburn .... President Ruth Ramsey ______ Vice-President Francis Wilmer .... Secretary Dorothv Lobb ......... Treasurer The officers of 1926-1927 wish the officers of 1927-1928 great .success and hope that they may enlarge upon the programs of this year. The entire Literary Society hope the Seivors will remember the society. Not only that but we wish the Sen- iors the greatest success in the world. Margaret Maskrev. Secretary TUNIOR LITERARY SOCIETY We called our first meeting ‘ I he Riley Program.” because most of the poems read w-ere written by Tames Whitcomb Riley. As a number of great men. including Washington. Lincoln. Longfellow-, and St. Valen- tine were born in February we de- cided to tell about them in our sec- ond meeting. At the third meeting solos, recitations, and compositions w-ere rendered. We invited the Senior Society to our fourth meeting as it THE BLUE AND GOLD Page Twenty-Two was the Easter meeting. Beautiful spring recitations were given; but a debate: Resolved that there should be stores in the residential sectibn of the town, was the feature of the pro- gram. At the last meeting the offi- cers for the coming were elected. This was our Decoration Day Pro- gram. Four veterans spoke, repre- sent. ng the G. A. R. and the Amer- ican Legion. The Junior Literary Society wishes the Seniors success in their future un- dertakings. • Margaret Murray. Secretary THE LATIN CLUBS The Latin Club of the Junior Class has had one of its most interesting years. The meetings were varied al- though debates held the highest place. The most looked for part of the year is the play to be given by the Juniors. The play, “A Roman School,” is supposed to be composed of some of the greatest men of Roman History. The entire play is given in Latin, many of the lines are quotations from Cicero and Caesar. The costumes are supposed to be togas and show a marked contrast to our dress of to- day. Dramatis Personae Arbitus: Licinius Archias ....... Lance Staley Pueri: Marcus Antonius .... Helen Gabin Marcus Tuelius Cicero Elizabeth Koch Marcus Brutus ......... Elinore Caine Q. Tullius Cicero Grace Congleton Ganis Julius Caesar .. John Pollock Gaius Crassus ....... Clara Johnston Cataline ........ Catherine Coulston Magister ......... Margaret Maskrev Miss Carl who is coaching the play hopes to give it for the Freshmen. It is hoped that those who see the play will enjoy it. The Sophomore and Freshmen Clubs have had several meetings this year. The purpose of their meetings was to give the students a better idea of Roman life. All •'hases of life were considered, home, political, education, mental and physical. Many quota- tions and reading formed parts of the r programs. After the business meetings, the C:ubs played games. Al’ the Latin Clubs join in wish- ing the Seniors the reatest success when they leave C. H. S. Margaret Maskrev, Scribe. A. A. Meeting, 1926-1927 The Athletic Association of the Conshohocken High School held four meetings throughout the year 1926- 1927. At the first meeting the follow- ing officers were elected: President .......... George Young Vice-President George Treisbach Treasurer .................... Mr. Oerman Secretary ....... Gladys Campbell It was decided that twenty-five cents a year would be the dues for each member. The second meeting was held December 17, 1926. It was de- cided that the Athletic Association should hold its meetings whenever the president called one. The Constitu- tion of the Association was read by Mr. Oerman and stood approved of by all members. The pins of the Association were then given into the hands of the president of each class to be distrib- uted to the members of the Associa- tion. The treasurer. Mr. Oerman, then read his report, which showed a to- tal of three hundred thirty-eight mem- bers. The amount of money in the treasury amounted to $74.50. The last meeting was held May 27, 1927. The minutes were read and ap- proved. The members of the nomi- nating committee, to chose officers for the coming year were: Chairman ............. Muriel Griffiths Elizabeth Yost Lloyd Godshalk Catharine Smith Bradley Elzey The officers for the year 1927-1928 are: President ....... Elroy Murray Vice-President .. Alfred Maskrev Treasurer ........... Mr. Oerman Secretary ....... Blanche Smith The Athletic Association had done much to increase interest in athletics in this school. Many more students have attended the games than in the preceding years. The students took great interest in the meetings we had this year. Gladys Campbell, Secretary. ORCHESTRA AND BAND The orchestra has, without a doubt, just passed its most successful year. They p ayed for the Operetta, “Sailor Maids. and for both the Senior and Junior plays, and numerous other public functions. Several new horns for the brass section, new music and THE BLUE AND GOLD Page 1 wentv-Threc new stands were purchased during the last semester. The hand also enjoyed a most suc- cessful year. They paraded with the Red Men in Philadelphia and also with the American Leg.on during its convention at the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition. The band was recently honored by playing in the She.l at Willow Grove Park on Conshohock- en Day where Sousa and his accom- plished artists have so many times played. Many of the members who started their musical career in High School have now enrolled in the Rotary Band. We may all look back and thank out ever .oval leader. Miss Griffith, for our increased knowledge of music. We wish all success poss.ble to these organizations for the coming eai Joseph Wallace, '27 COMMERCIAL CLUB During the year of 11 26-1927, great things were accomplished by our Clu1 in their regular monthly meet- ings. At the first meeting of the year the following officers were e.ected: President ........ Edith Ferrier ice-President John Blackburn Secretary •........... Ida Neil Treasurer ....... Howard Shupert The purpose of the Club is to pro- mote interest in the business world and to encourage a social spirit among Commercial students. This was ac- complished by various programs per- taining to business ethics and social enjoyments after the meetings. One of the outstanding things of the club was to present a victrola to the Type- wriing department. Another event, which remains in the minds of the members, was the Christmas party held on the stage of our High School auditorium in the form of a theatre party. The program was we l ren- dered. which was a play acted by the Senior girls. Our success is due to the untiring efforts of our supervisors, Miss Schreitz, Miss High and Mr. Oerman. We wish to express our sincere wishes to the entire Senior Class and that they may have the best of suc- cess in whatever they undertake to do in life. Ida Neil, Secretary. SCIENCE CLUB NOTES Several months ago a Science Club was formed by Senior and Junior students who were taking the Aca- demic Course. Later Sophomores were admitted .nto the club. The fol- lowing officers were elected and served during the term: President . .. Harold Griffiths Vice-President ....... Carl Hill t reasurer ........ Mr. Nelson Secretary ......... Eulia Adair Meetings were lie d the second Monday evening of every month. After the business meetings were fin- ished. short entertainments were held and refreshments served. One of the Club’s most enjoyable occasions was their doggie roast held at Potts’ Quarry on April 11. i oast ng of marshmallows and dog- gies. and playin- games afforded all a jol. y good time. We hope the Club will be continued next year, but wre will miss many of our Senior members. Our Club wishes the Seniors all the success in the world. Eulia Adair. Secretary OUR SENIOR CLASS This year, as would seem most fit- ting, has been the most successful year the Class of ’27 has had. We do not know' about the scholastic part of it. We leave that to our teachers to decide. Our one all-inspiring goal was. of course, o earn enough money for our trip to Washington. It was not easy and it meant a lot of w-ork. but the Class of '27 is not lazy. With the hearty co-operation of the school, we have achieved that goal. Our first venture was a pie and cake sale, which proved to be profitable Probably every one remembers our rummage sale. It was most success- ful and amusing a well. This was held in February. Our most import- ant event, however, was the Senior play. The entertaining three-act com- edy. “The Judson Entertain.” was pre- sented in a most creditable manner. One of our actors proved to be musica1 as well as dramatic, having afterwards won a Harmonica Contest. Our class has been active in dra- matics. The leading characters of the operetta were portrayed by Seniors. The Senior girls also gave a playlet at Fage Twenty-Four THE BLUE AND GOLD the Christmas meting of the Literary Societv. In athletics we have also been ac- tive. It is hardly necessary to name the stars in the athletic field. Our school days are over, however, and we have only one thing to look forward to--our Commencement and Class Day. which we are going to try to make the most successful that has ever been held. Gladys MacMullen '27 JUNIOR CLASS ACTIVITIES 1926 - 1627 The Junior Class had its first class meeting on October 5, 1926. The first business that was brought before the class was the election of officers for the year 1926-1927. The following officers were chosen: President .................... John Blackburn Vice Pres.......... Bradley Elzey Treasurer ....... Ellwood Bickhart Corres. Sec’y................. Emma Ruth Rec. Sec’y. ....... Elizabeth Yost It was decided to hold class meet- ings the first Tuesday in every month. The class ring then came up for dis- cussion. A committee, appointed bv the president, selected a number of rings together with information as to cost and submitted them to the class for approval and a very attractive class ring was chosen. The next most important event was the presentation of “Honor Bright” which was given December 17 and 18. It was a great success, both dramatic- ally and financially. To Miss Rad- cliffe and Mr. Oerman. who directed its production, we extend our thanks. The class was saddened over the death of oue of its members. Frank Danehower who died September 26 1926. Our most interesting social event of the year 1927 was the Junior Prom given at the Plymouth Country Club on May 20. Intermingled with our pleasure_ was a feeling of sadness be- cause of the thought that we were bidding farewell to the Senior Class with whom we had spent three happv vears. The last event of the year was our Lawn Fete, given on the Red Men's Lawn on May 28. Altogether, we feel that we have had a most successful year and we look forward to even greater achievements next year. Our success is due in a large meas- ure to our Faculty Advisers, Miss Buckle and Miss Steele. Elizabeth Yost '28 SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES Officers for the year of 1926 - 1927 President ......... Francis Wilmer Vice Pres. .. Howard Yandergrift Secretary ......... Blanche Smith Treasurer .................... Fred Fairlie Corres. Sec'v......... Anna Dirks Meetings of the class have been held the Second Monday of every month. The main purpose of these meetings vas to collect dues which are lo be used to help finance out trip to Wash- ington. The outstanding event of our class this vear has been h Pie, Cake and Candy Sale, which was held on Satur- day. April 30. This event was a great success and we wish to thank everyone who helped to make it so. Those on the committee were, Margaret Fiero, Ruth Pierson, Myrtle Freas, James McMahon and George Johnstone. To honor Music Appreciation Week, the following program was given in our music class by members of the class: Piano Solo ......... Blanche Smith ocal Solo .... George Johnstone Recitation ............. Olive Lee Cornet Solo .... George Triesbach Piano Solo ..... Violet Harbinson Recitation .............. Ida Neil Brief summary of the opera “Tannhauser” ....... Jane Gerhart Chorus ......... Sophomore Girls We regret to say that several of our class have left school. They are: Clara Wannop, Elizabeth Moore. Thelma Horisk. Ernest Famous, James Graul. Truman Dryer. William Worth. Ethel Fite. Kathryn Frith. Frank Williams. William VYebb, Archie Glass and Zygy Bostic. Several basketball games have been played by our girls’ and boys' teams. Our boys usually come out on top. The Sophomore Class wishes to ex- tend their heartiest wishes to the Senior Class. Anna Dirks '29 FRESHMAN CLASS NOTES Good-bye Freshies”— Our Fresh- men days will soon be o’er in good old C. H. S. The class has not been idle during this time. THE BLUE AND GOLD Page Twenty-Five Our class was organized under the leadership of the following class officers: President .......... Howard White Vice Pres........... Wilmer Hamel Treasurer ........ Howard Murray Rec. Sec'y.......... Ruth Ramsey Secretary .. Elizabeth McElhatton No class activities were promoted this year. However the spirit backing the class gives an assuring promise that future activities will be most successful. The class was well represented in operetta as well as basketball, hockey, football, baseball, track, assembly pro- grams. orchestra, and band there was a good representation of freshmen. Our class teams carried the Fresh- men to victory in athletics. These teams were well represented bv active girls and boys of the class who prom- ise to be star players of the various teams in the future. The Freshmen wish the Seniors ail the possible success in their future life and undertakings. Elizabeth McElhatton '30 JOKES He: Do you know Mrs. Spires? She: You mean Church Spires He: No, X. Pires She was only a washwoman’s daughter, but she had an awful line. Dead: Do you cash checks here? Drunk: Yea, but not yours. Dead: Wasamatter ain't my face good ? Drunk: Sure, but I can’t get it in the cash register. She swept the room with a glance. A lot of help she was to her mother. This bed is too short. Well, don’t sleep so long. A rattling flivver gathers no girls. You: Dave kissed me last night. Know: Yea. how many times? Who: Say, I’m confessing not brag- ging. Voice: Hey, our house is on fire. Fireman: Did you put water on it? Voice: Yes, yes. Fireman: Sorry, that’s all we can do. Mother: Go wash your face and neck. P. I. Neck who, Ma. Dizzy: That was a nice kiss. Lizzy: You said a mouthful. She was only an undertaker’s daughter, but oh my what she could undertake. Some people are so narrow minded that they can’t part their hair. Tel: Oh, I can’t go swimming. The water hurts mv eyes. It has chem- icals in it. l ave: That’s all right. I’ll catch them and throw them out. The oldest woman’s club — the broom stick. The doctor will see you inside, said the nurse to the patient as she helped him on the operating table. Had your iron today? No. I chew my nails. Some husbands have a den while others growl all over the house. Sharps and Flats P’ay a Maidens Prayer in two flats and find me the key to one of them. ■'No,'’ she snorted. “This is an up- right piano.” If—if I begged you would you do it? “No,” you sound like a minor.” An A.B. who was also C.D. And of money he hadn’t N.E. Said. “I'll write an S-A. On “The Age of D.K.” And sell it for cash, don’t U.C. St. Peter: How did you get up here? S. F.: “Flu.” Bride: I want to buy some writing paper. Clerk; Linen sheets? Bride: Sir. I said writing paper. 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