Conshohocken High School - Echo Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

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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

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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

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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.