Conshohocken High School - Echo Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1928 volume:

♦ ) THE CLASS OF 1928 DEDI- CATES THIS COMMENCEMENT ISSUE TO MR. EDWARD W. OERMAN, OUR ADVISOR, WHO BY HIS UNTIRING EFFORTS HAS HELPED TO MAKE OUR SCHOOL DAYS SUCH A DECIDED SUCCESS. JUNE 1928 GRADUATING CLASS OF 1928 3 THE BLUE AND STEEL Class of 1928 ACADEMIC Eulia Adair, Eleanor Caine, Clara Fulmer, Clara Johnston, Simon Cion, Bradley Elzey, John McCloy, David Martin, Lance Stale}’, Fred Youngjohns. COMMERCIAL Gladys Campbell, Lavinia Colen, Clara DeDeo, Baptista Giovangelo, Mary Head, Lillian Hiltner, Dorothy Lobb, Elizabeth Mar- kle, Diana Moore, Clara Murray, Mabel Nester, Florence Page, Elizabeth Quigg, Helen Righter, Emma Ruth, Elizabeth Yost, Ellwood Bickhart, John Blackburn, Carlon DeHaven, William Giles, Duane MacFarland, Jack Palmer, Ernest Pettine, Edward White. GENERAL Grace Congleton, Catharine Coulston, Helen Gabin, Beatrice Gormley, Elizabeth Koch, Mary McLean, Ethel Powell, Carl Hill, Harry Milsch, Elroy Murray, John Pollock, John Steltz. CLASS OFFICERS John Blackburn, President Bradley Elzey, Vice-President Dorothy Lobb, Secretary Ellwood Bickhart, Treasurer Gladys Campbell, Corresponding Secretary Colors Blue and Steel Flower Pink Rosebud Motto “He conquers who endures.' .. . ir: .... IN MEMORIAM Frank Cox Danehower September 26, 1926 THE BLUE AND STEEL Ye Editors BLUE AND GOLD STAFF STAFF OF COMMENCEMENT ISSUE Editor Edward W. White, ’28 Assistant Editor John S. Blackburn, ’28 Business Manager Ellwood Bickhart, ’28 Assistant Business Manager Clara Murray, ’28 Sales Manager Elroy Murray, ’28 Assistant Sales Manager Fred Fairlie, ’29 Athletics Gladys M. Campbell, ’28 Harry Miksch, ’28 Exchanges Doroth Lobb, ’28 Elizabeth Quigg, ’28 Literary Helen Gabin, ’28 Humor Beatrice Gormley, ’28 Clara Fulmer, ’28 School Notes Elizabeth Yost, ’28 Dramatics Emma Ruth, ’28 Faculty Advisors Miss Katherine M. Roberts Miss Miriam J. Gilbert Class Historian Helen Gabin Valedictorian Elizabeth Koch Salutatoricn Eleanor Caine Class Prophet Beatrice Gormley Class Will Clara Fulmer Who's Who William Giles, Jr. Presentation of Mantle John S. Blackburn Acceptance of Mantle Raymond Lentz, ’29 Composers of Class Song Words—Grace Congleton Music—Carlon DeHaven Personals Gladys Campbell Catherine Coulston Mary McLean Elizabeth Yost Dorothy Lobb Duane MacFarland Elroy Murray Presentation Speeches Elizabeth Quigg Eulia Adair Clara Johnston Carl Hill Ellwood Bickhart Edward W. White HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Mr. Robert C. Landis, Superintendent Mr. Edward W. Oerman, Principal Mrs. Elizabeth P. H. Atkinson Miss Evelyn E. Bachman Miss Alice I. Buckle Miss Lena M. Carl Mr. Elford C. Fleck Miss Miriam J. Gilbert Mr. Rudolph Glocker Mr. M. Randolph Grimmett Miss Verna E. High Miss Margaret A. Jones Miss Kathryn E. LaPish Mr. William W. Litke Miss Katherine M. Roberts Miss Dottie C. Rockhill Mrs. Harriet M. Sagebeer Miss Maud D. Sagebeer Miss Caroline M. Schreitz Miss I.illie M. Steele Miss Edna M. Whitebred 5 THE BLUE AND STEEL Shakespearean Folk-Lore THE plays of Shakespeare are of great value to the literary world. They are known and read by all the world because of their great wealth of knowledge and the masterful way in which their subject matter is treated. They are of inestimable value in their connection with the social life of the Elizabethan age. Shakespeare had a wide knowledge of many technical subjects; an admirable appreciation of nature; and a wonderful understanding of human nature which gave itself expression in two ways: in the great characters he has created which will always be studied and loved, and in the keen, philosophical pas- sages through which he makes his char- acters express great universal truths that remain unchanged from generation to generation and that have made his name immortal the world over. But Shake- speare’s knowledge and understanding seems to go beyond the affairs of humans, for he shows in all his works an intimate acquaintance with the folk-lqre of bygone days. Fairies, witches, ghosts, devil-lore birds, animals, plants, superstition—all come creeping into his lines to add charm and uniqueness to their beauty and worth. The supernatural element, in many varied forms, plays a great part in his masterpieces. If his works had little other value, I think they would retain their popularity simply because of their wealth of imagination and folk-lore. “A Midsummer-Night’s Dream” con- tains the finest artistic realization of the fairy kingdom. Mr. Dowden, in his ‘‘Shakespeare Primer,” remarks: “As the two extremes of exquisite delicacy, of dainty elegance, and, on the other hand, of th ck-witted grossness and clumsiness, stand the fairy tribe and the group of Athenian handicraftsmen. The world of the poet’s dream includes the two—a 1 itania, and a Bottom the weaver—and can bring them into grotesque conjunc- tion. No such poetry existed anywhere in English literature before Shakespeare.” His fairies form a community, ruled over by the princely Oberon and the fair 7 itania. There is a court and chivalry much like the royal court life of Shake- speare’s age. Oberon, king of fairyland, and Titania, his queen, are represented as keeping rival courts because of a quar- rel. Oberon, like all earthly monarchs, has his court jester, the merry Puck, a mischief-loving sprite whose characteris- tics are roguery and sportiveness. In the description of Puck, a fairy says: “Either I mistake your shape and mak- ing quite, Or else you are that shrewd and knav- ish sprite, Call’d Robin Goodfellow: are you not he That frightens the maidens of the vil- lagery; Skim milk; and sometimes labour in the quern, And bootless make the breathless house- wife churn; And sometime make the drink to bear no barm; Mislead night-wanderers, laughing at their harm? Those that Hobgoblin call you, and sweet Puck, You do their work, and they shall have good luck: Are not you he?” Fairies were all amazingly swift in their journeys. As Oberon is about to send Puck on a secret expedition, he an- swers : “I’ll put a girdle about the earth In forty minutes.” During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries popular belief in witchcraft prevailed. So it is not surprising that Shakespeare should introduce into his writings a wierd atmosphere by the use of witches and spirits. He must have 6 THE BLUE AND STEEL made himself thoroughly acquainted with the superstitions connected with witch- craft, for he has described many of them with great accuracy. Although they were supposed to possess extraordinary powers, nevertheless these were limited. In “Hamlet” we are told that on Christmas night “they have no power to charm.” They were able to assume the form of any animal at will, but the tail was always wanting. One characteristic of a were-wolf, or human being changed into a wolf, was the ab- sence of a tail. In “Macbeth,” the first witch says: “And, like a rat without a tail, I’ll do, I’ll do, and I'll do.” Witches were supposed to have the power of creating storms—thus, in “Macbeth,” the witches elect to meet in thunder, lightning, or rain. Coleridge, speaking of them, observes that “the weird sisters are as true a creation of Shakespeare’s as his Ariel and Caliban— fates, fairies, and materializing witches being the elements. They are wholly different from any representation of witches in the contemporary writers, and yet presented a sufficient external re- semblance to the creatures of vulgar prejudice to act immediately on the audience.” From time immemorial ghosts and the superstitions associated with them have been of wide interest, and have played an important part in folk-lore literature. The ghost in “Hamlet” is of special value because it illustrates many of the old beliefs respecting their history and habits. Ghosts are generally supposed to assume the exact appearance and dress by which they were usually known while living on earth. So Horatio tells Ham- let how, when Marcellus and Bernardo were on their watch. “A figure like your father, Arm’d at point, exactly, cap-a-pe, Appears before them, and with solemn march Goes slow and stately by them.” Spirits were also supposed to maintain silence until questioned by the persons to whom they made their appearance. Thus the ghost of Hamlet’s father made no response to the queries of persons who saw it until Hamlet himself met the apparition in secrecy. Another belief that seems prevalent is the walking of spirits to do penance. The ghost in “Hamlet” says: “I am thy father’s spirit, Doom’d for a certain term to walk the night, And for the day confin’d to fast in fires, Till the foul crimes done in my days of nature Are burnt and purg’d away.” It has always been believed that ghosts cannot bear the light and so must dis- appear at the dawn of day upon the signal of the cock-crow. The ghost of Hamlet’s father says: “But, soft! methinks I scent the morning air; Brief let me be”— and— “Fare thee well at once. The glow-worm shows the matin to be near, And ’gins to pale his uneffectual fire; Adieu, adieu! Hamlet, remember me.” Shakespeare has generally treated the subject of demonology and devil-lore with ridicule proving his unbelief in any such absurd superstitions. According to an old belief, it was supposed that devils could at any time assume whatever form they wished that would be of the greatest advantage for the success of any under- taking they might be about to perform; therefore many innocent and harmless persons in former years had the charge brought against them of being a devil. There appears in the “Merchant of Venice” Salania, on the approach of Shylock, says: “Let me say ‘amen’ be- times, lest the devil cross my prayer, for here he comes in the likeness of a Jew.” There is mention made in Shakespeare not only of bad demons, but of good ones as well. There were spirits of Revenge and spirits which acted as guardian angels. There are many interesting allusions in Shakespeare to Superstitions concern- ing natural phenomena—rainbow, clouds, THE BLUE AND STEEL 7 moon, planets, meteors, stars, comets, and thunder. Frequently Shakespeare’s char- acters swear by the moon. People were often spoken of as being born under a lucky star or an unlucky star. How- ever, in “Julius Caesar,’’ Cassius says: “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are under- lings.” Shakespeare was well acquainted with natural history: in his writings we find many characteristics and habits of birds of all kinds referred to. The power of the cock-crow to dispel evil is well- known. The crow has always been reckoned as a bird of bad omen. We often hear folks say they “have a crow to pick with someone.” This occurs in “Comedy of Errors”: “Well pluck a crow together.” The dove is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare often uses the word gull as synonymous with fool. The lark was used as the subject of many of his most beautiful descriptions; its sweet song was always its mark of distinction. An idea brought out in “Merchant of Venice” is that the nightingale never sings by dav, in which Portia says: “I think, The nightingale, if she should sing by day, When every goose is cackling, would be thought No better a musician than the wren.” Many people still believe that the hooting of an owl is portentous of death. Its weird shriek reaches the ear of Lady Macbeth while the murder is being committed: “Hark—Peace! It was the owl that shriek’d, the fatal bellman, Which gives the stern’st good night.” And in “A Midsummer-Night’s Dream” we read how “The screech-owl, screeching loud, Puts the wretch that lies in woe In remembrance of a shroud.” The raven with its hoarse croak is regarded as a harbinger of evil. The proverbial constancy of the pigeon is alluded to in “As You Like It” (1113). Besides the birds that I have mentioned there are many others which frequently occur in Shakespeare’s verses. From even a slight perusal of his plays, it is easy to see how well ac- quainted Shakespeare was with the char- acteristics and habits of plants and animals, much of which knowledge he must have acquired by observation. Like- wise he was familiar with insects and reptiles. Shakespeare had not only a good knowledge of technical medicine of his day, but also knew many interesting par- ticulars about the folk-medicine in by- gone times. A common remedy to stop bleeding was the one alluded to in “King Lear” where one of the servants says: “I’ll fetch some Hax, and whites of eggs, To apply to his bleeding face.” Folk often jokingly attributed ulcers in the mouth to the telling of lies. In “Winter’s Tale,” Pauline says: “If I prove honey-mouth’d, let my tongue blister, And never to my red-look’d anger be The trumpet any more.” In Shakespeare’s day vinegar seems to have been termed “eisel”; was supposed to have been highly effective in prevent- ing the communication of contagious dis- eases. Thus it has been used by Shakes- peare in Sonnet CXI: . “Like a willing patient, I will drink Portions of eisel, ’gainst my strong in- fection.” In the olden days anniversaries and customs connected with the calender were celebrated with a great deal of merry-making. Most of these festivals, however, have been out of use so long that many of them would probably not be remembered were it not for Shake- speare. The title of “Twelfth Night” originated in the festivities associated with the festival of Twelfth Day, which was a season of merriment. Midsummer Eve was a time when the imagination was unlimited; it was thought to be a season productive of madness. Hence, “A Midsummer-Night’s Dream” is an appropriate title for the imaginative THE BLUE AND STEEL 8 nature of that play. Besides the few instances that have been discussed in this essay, there are countless superstitions, customs, popular sports, and proverbs that have been made immortal by the pen of Shakespeare. If there were time and space, pages upon pages could be written about the curious and varied forms of folk-lore abounding in Shakespeare’s plays. In this essay I have tried to give some small idea of the wealth of information contained in Shakespeare’s artistic productions con- cerning the imaginative realms in which I believe no other dramatist had such an intimate relationship as did Shakespeare. Elizabeth Koch, ’28. In the Depths His Majesty, our Superior I War Lord, the Kaiser!” Amid JL shadows cast from bulbs swiftly dying to flickering yellow upon the dark cylindrical interior of a maimed U-Boat now to become a sea tomb, my men slowly raised their wine glasses, each hollow stem containing a lethal dose of poison mingled with sparkling cham- pagne. The glasses were drained and stems snapped in the clutch of stiffened fingers so instantaneous is their death. While I watched, they were gone—gone! And I—alone! A shudder ran through me and I flung an arm up before my face to shut out those dead, gaping eyes staring so life- lessly at me. I tried to face what was before me— death. Death—for me who was so young and prized life so dearly! In despair I whirled around to seize the glass upon the table whose contents should instantly reveal to me the secret of death and free me from the tomb, but in my haste, my rl-cve had swept the glass upon the floor where it shattered into a thousand pieces, mixing its contents with the sea water which had seeped in. For a moment I stood—aghast— scarcely breathing. Then it registered at last upon my brain. I who did not wish to die would have my desire. Death was denied me for the last of the poison was gone. I laughed aloud in a crazed sort of way. 1 was trapped—trapped—and doomed to wait for slow suffocation and probably madness with my dead men for com- panions. Still laughing rather madly at the irony of Fate I stumbled into my own private apartment and closed and locked the door to shut out from me those white, calm faces. Trapped! Trapped! The words beat against my brain until I thought I would go mad. I shut my eyes and tried to make myself believe it was all a horrible dream. Once more I lived through the happiest moment of my life when His Majesty, the Kaiser, decorated me for bravery and bestowed upon me the finest U-Boat in the Royal Navy. Gaily we set forth to win the war— my men—and I with my splendid ship. Then what followed that was only a part of the horrible dream. The depth bombs had found their mark, tearing open the outer shell of the ship, crippling the diving tanks so that now they acted only as anchors to hold the hulk, a bat- tered captive upon the ocean bottom. Once more I reacted the failure of the efforts to raise her, and then how I had supervised the suicide part of the crew, and as was the custom in the Royal Navy, how I had waited to make certain that all of my men died as they wished before I should cross the void. Then—ah! my blood chilled ! Once more the words beat against my brain—Trapped ! Trapped! I jumped up in a frenzy and flung myself bodily against the wall, screaming now rather wildly. Suddenly it dawned on me I was be- coming crazed. Wild laughter shook me. Then my heart stood still. What was it ? Were the dead men tapping at the door to add more to my torture? Once more it came—a slow tap! Tap! THE BLUE AND STEEL 9 Tap! the outside. I was saved! Then I knew—they were signals from Eleanor G. Caine, ’28. History of the Class of 1928 TH E good men do goes before them. Shakespeare never said that but that’s because he never knew our class. Long before the Class of 1928 entered the portals of the Conshohocken High School the fame of its originality and willingness to help was well known, and although we entered in the approved fashion of Freshmen—excessively green and intensely bashful—our ability was shown the very first year. We scarcely had time to get acquainted with our numerous classmates—there were 108 in all—and to spot the location of our class- rooms, when preparations for the foot- ball season and the annual operetta were started. Immediately the Freshmen of- fered their help, and many being ac- cepted, proved their worth by working hard and giving splendid support to both enterprises. Many also joined the orches- tra and when the other sports came along the same thing happened. Basketball, baseball, and track all had their quota of supporting Freshmen. At one time during the year the Blue and Gold, our school magazine, was in a very precarious state. It looked as though it would have to be discontinued. But as soon as the situation was made known to the school, the Freshmen came to the rescue, forming a volunteer ad squad and turning in all the class notes and stories possible. Thus the Blue and Gold was saved and we have been able to maintain a successful magazine ever since. The year came to a close, final exam- inations were met and conquered and the Class of 1928 completed its first year at high school. Vacation over, we returned in the Fall to again take up the duties of high school students. But though there was no difference outwardly, a subtle change had taken place. No longer were we little Freshies, meekly enduring the taunts or indifference of the upper-class- men. We were Sophomores—a year older, about five times wiser, and at least ten times more dignified. Now we were the Lords and Masters, with the Freshies to obey our every command. Even when we looked up the meaning of the word Sophomore in the dictionary at the re- quest of a Senior we were not very much taken aback. The dictionary might call us “wise fools” but we knew better! Taking stock of our classmates and teachers we found a change in both. Some of the teachers had gone and others had taken their places, while a number of our classmates had either been trans- ferred to other schools or had left for good. Still we were a large class and a number of rooms were needed to hold us all. We greeted old friends and new and then settled down to work in earnest. Again the operetta, the orchestra, and the different sports were staunchly supported by members of the Class of 1928. This year, too, there was an essay con- test on the lives of different composers. Members of every class in the High School entered it but I am very glad to say that it was won by a Sophomore. Another high spot of the year was the event of the orchestra’s first broadcasting over the radio. Here the Sophomores not only played with the others but rendered many fine solos, both vocal and instru- mental, and if we are to judge by the fifty odd telegrams we received, the con- cert was a huge success. Thus the year went by with everyone busily and happily engaged in school work and play. All too soon our Sopho- more year was over and our second vaca- tion arrived. 10 THE BLUE AND STEEL Looking back on our Junior year it appears we did so much that it is impos- sible to set it all down. It would take a good-sized volume to do justice to that year alone. From the day we entered in September to the day we left in June we were on the go, accomplishing an incred- ible amount of work at an amazing rate of speed and deriving great benefit and enjoyment from it, too. Foremost in the mind of every student who becomes a Junior in C. H. S. is the Junior Prom. Though this is the last social event of the year—the Juniors’ farewell party to the Seniors—work on it is begun very early as much time, labor and money must be spent upon it. With this and other important events in mind we set about organizing our class so as to make of it as closely co-operating a body as possible. First we held a class meeting and chose our officers. The following were elected: John S. Blackburn..........President J. Bradley Elzey......Vice-President Elizabeth Yost.............Secretary Ellwood Bickhart...........Treasurer Emma Ruth. Corresponding Secretary The rest of the class was divided into committees as needed. Thus organized, we began the real work. In previous years the various Junior classes had col- lected the money for their proms in many different ways, mainly a series of pie and cake sales, candy selling, rummage sales and the like, necessitating a great amount of work for all concerned. We, however, devised the plan and by doing so estab- lished the precedent of having a Junior play. Acting on this plan we staged the delightful little comedy entitled “Honor Bright,” affording the townspeople with a fine entertainment and netting ourselves the required money. Moreover, it gave us good practice in dramatics, stage-set- t'ng and the management of our financial affairs. It was a great success in every way and we felt our efforts well repaid. As a result the Prom which we gave at the end of the season was a brilliant affair. All who attended it had a won- derful time and it will linger long in the memory of both classes. Another event which will not soon be forgotten is the program which we held on Junior Day. Each class has set aside for it every year a day on which it takes charge of assem- bly exercises and renders a musical pro- gram. When our Junior Day arrived the school was given a great surprise. In- stead of the usual ordinary method of presenting the musicale, we held a radio program, heightening the novel effect by displaying a real radio set and conducting the entire program behind closed cur- tains. Needless to say, this was also a success and afforded greatest enjoyment to all. At the end of the year we held another new affair—a great Lawn Fete which lasted an entire day. This increased our treasury and gave us an excellent start for our final year. And at last that final year arrived! I wonder if any of us will ever forget the day that we became Seniors. As we entered the old familiar doors, we felt ourselves endowed with new power, great authority and real dignity. Each scene was clouded with the misty haze of mem- ory. As we took the foremost seats in the auditorium for morning assembly we could remember the time when, as lower- classmen we sat in the rear of the great room and wondered how it felt to sit in front; or when as Freshmen, while the auditorium was still under construction, we held our morning exercises in the Gym, with the knees of the person behind boring into our backs and being forced to crane our necks to see what was going on. Every classroom we entered brought forth new memories of happy days passed there. But we could not spend much time dreaming of the past. The present was here, clamoring insistently for our atten- tion, and drawing us immediately into a whirlwind of activity. If we thought we had been busy in our Junior year we completely changed our minds the last year for then it was that we found what work really meant. Leisure was an un- known word. The teachers piled upon us more and more work, fearing that we THE BLUE AND STEEL 11 might miss something before we were gone, and yet with all that we managed to stage a Senior Play called “The Patsy,” which was successful financially as well as dramatically, and also to carry the Blue and Gold through a highly suc- cessful season. A number of our class- mates helped win the Montgomery County Championship in basketball. The debating society, which had a clean list of victories to its credit, was almost en- tirely composed of Seniors and many also entered the Oratorical Contest. This year our officers were: John S. Blackburn...........President J. B rad ley Elzey....Vice-Presiden t Dorothy E. Lobb.............Secretary Ellwood Bickhart............Treasurer Gladys Campbell. . . Corres. Secretary There was but one drawback to this glorious year. As each great event was successfully put over we paused to re- member sadly that it was for the last time. The last time we would hold de- bates, the last time we would stage a play, the last time we would support ath- letic teams and so on. Each event, how- ever successful, was tinged with a little sadness. But we did not have time for sadness and we plunged into a whirl of preparations for Class Day and Com- mencement. These completed, final ex- aminations arrived, were passed and then suddenly, abruptly, as when one jams down the brake of a speeding automobile, we stopped, and realized that all was over. Four years of High School, so long as we lived them, so short as we look back upon them! Only our trip to Wash- ington is still to come. But now, with the great unknown future stretching before us, with pitfalls and snares awaiting us, we shall always keep alive within us the memory of our happy high school days and the dear Alma Mater wherein they were spent. Helen R. Gabin, ’28. Last Will and Testament BE it remembered that we, the Class of 1928 of the Conshohocken High School, of the Borough of Con- shohocken, in the state of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind, memory and under- standing, do make, publish and declare this to be our last Will and Testament; hereby making void all former wills or promises carelessly made or spoken. We make it in number and form following, that is to say: We do bequeath to the faculty all the amazing knowledge and startling infor- mation that we have furnished them from time to time in our various examination papers. We give and bequeath the Blue and Gold Staff all the events of our lives, past, present and to come, with all won- ders, sensations, hairbreadth escapes, glorious attainments, and other desired or undesired notoriety and fame with which we may have been or may here- after be associated, trusting that they may furnish plenty of material for new items and brilliant editorials for ages yet to come and serve as inspiration for those younger students who so naturally look to us for examples. The following may seem but trifling bequests, but we hope that they may be accepted, not as worthless things lavishly thrown away because we can no longer keep them, but as valuable assets to those who may receive them and continual re- minders of the generosity of heart dis- played in our free and full bestowal. We do hereby bequeath unto Alverda Metz, Clara DeDeo’s ability as a typist; may Alverda win honors in typing as 12 THE BLUE AND STEEL Clara has done this year. To Lloyd Godshalk, we will Edward White's irresistible smile. We are sure with his good looks and this great asset of Ed's he will succeed as Ed has done this year. To Margaret Smith, we bestow Eliza- beth Koch s knowledge. We feel to- gether with her present knowledge and Elizabeth's, she will have conferred upon her the same honor as Elizabeth has. And Bradley Elzey's efficiency of handling the business end of all our plays, we will to Howard Shupert. We hope this will he an asset to Dutch as Manager of Athletics. To Ida Neil, we will the supply of excuses that John Steltz has accumulated during his High School life. We hope that with these. Ida wxws't have to he reminded of them as often as John hare heem. We wSfll to anyone who is willing to® accept the humleim. that ®tf Grace C«nmgfle- toornfs ceaseless line ©t chatter. It can safely W sftxomiMeiied hy several and we snuggest ; Hamold RodefinimgjK Oflke Lee, Family Fttsftuer. Elsie Umunuifin, Fmamoit Yiisftw� . And too J ffH«pft) Jfffftm, we will Beatrice Gmotmlley’s; wikr and hunnoir- JuaRtph will find rfhtf a grreai tiw%) wfeam tie sttum� tins BOiiue and GsAfi work., ttsgmriia!!Ih wihtnn the srumr nuggesffli«ms and driiminwn� ' ane iffificmfi, Canftnii DA- HaRieri muHucaill attifieiit� , toft IKLir.unioitul LtaitK aind Warrmun Hamfey.. Ififtping nftiar otimy wifll use ntiiew in ntirairr coming (ffjpoia (HngagentHHtK. TPr Enmeflt ffhMtintik,, we will Entici] ffhwndlT [position to nfte dhndJ drihriail ;imtiutiaiue iftimwr.. IDtttff) tihr JJumrin ffinw, we tircstnw Jlffihr UlhiditiurtTii'-f Ilsattorihip. and fti� «sffitmjm atiillffiy. We are ssim- ntiiat tfttrv, wifll inted rfha, ttn uiirrmy unit tfhorr dims, to suiwiesstnilk as we timwe, anfl aihn hi itbJStTi 7i) IhrilH ;e gjhil w willl ttn Fnaiil BRmllit:. Jlflm FnatH tin to, smmnssmil to Jilhn Ibas timer tfhe went. To Gladys Ambler, we leave Eulalia Adair's willowy form. We feel this will be a great asset to Gladys in these mod- ern days when the idea is “Do Your Daily Dozen Daily.” We leave Eleanor Caine’s ability to invent new Chemistry' formulas, to Sam- uel Gabin. We feel this asset should be of benefit to the coming Class to create more interest, and perhaps more pep. Now we bestow unto Jesse Jones, Elizabeth Yost’s athletic ability. May this be a great asset to Jessie in keeping the boys in tow, as it wa« to Betty and will also help her to show as much school spirit at all the athletic games to come, Simon Cion’s skill in paperhanging,, to Howard Vandegrift, as Howard may me this vocation in future years. To Beatrice Auerbach, we will Diana Moore’s supply of candy. May Beatrice be able too treat the crowd as Diana has. And to® Florence Pieraon,. we will Cart Hiffl's Bound, incessant talking in the cflass- iromramK. Now Florence wiBfl swureBy be mst- ■mzsxi Buy ahe teachers. 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Aid w«- aim ssim rfhat Ifihiinfie i� uapntilh' of tth� [7n«riiiin. THE BLUE AND STEEL 13 And Mabel Xester’s forgetfulness we assign to Rhoda McGuigan. We are sure this will be a great help to Rhoda because of her numerous term papers, and book reports. Unto Helen Keys, we bequeath Eliza- beth Markle’s ability to do shorthand in history class without being detected. Th is will be a great asset to Helen if she makes use of it. And Clara Murray’s beautiful golden locks, wt leave to Anna Dirks, because Anna has the tact of keeping it just as beautiful. And Jack Palmer’s ability to win the fair sex, we will to Arnold Hoyer. We hope that this will be an advantage to Arnold in his Senior year in the social world. To Gladys Mennig, we will Duane MacFarland’s clownishness. Gladys will surely shock the teachers next year. To Phyllis Light, we will John Mc- Cloy’s ability as a debater, or just plain arguing. Phyllis surely will win fame on the Debating Team next year. And Emma Ruth’s unique cackle, we bestow’ upon George Robinson. This will surely help George to attract atten- tion wherever he goes. To Frank Davidson, we bestow Fred Youngjohn’s shyness for girls. To be a success in History and Trigonometry Frank should follow Fred’s rule. And Gladys Campbell, although she mourns the loss, has finally consented to leave to Alice Nitterauer her long list of admirers. Alice will surely create havoc among them all. To the Junior Girls, we bequeath Ell- wood Bickhart’s persistent nature ever to succeed, and we are sure if you use this to a great extent next year, you will suc- ceed; and his quietness, we will to Hilda Winterbottom. And Helen Righter’s quietness, we will to Jennie Gerhart. We are sure her popularity will increase with this asset added to your personality. Unto Tony Travaglini, we bequeath Mary McLean’s Madonna features. May this help Tony to have that sweet attitude about him the same as Mary. Unto Wilbert Foulke, we will Clara Johnston’s promptness in handing in all her school work. To Elizabeth Schwab and Margaret Resch, we will David Martin’s avoir- dupois; we feel that this will be too much for one person; we hope that these girls will divide it equally. Unto Kathryn Dannehower, let us will William Giles’ permanent wave. With this gift Kathryn will not have to rise so early in the morning, dread damp weather and also suffer the torture of curlers. To Pauline Faust, we will Mary Head’s rosy cheeks. We hope some day Polly will become as adept as Mary, in blending colors. As it is as yet unclaimed, we will to some poor Junior Dorothy Lobb’s posi- tion as an efficient secretary around the school. May the new martyr to this job be as successful as Dot has been; and also we will to Helen Himes, Dot’s ever- lasting giggle. Ernest Pettine leaves his athletic prowess to Lloyd Frankenfield. Confer- ring it upon the school’s perpetual object of praise and admiration. Baptista Giovangelo’s stature, we will to William McCloy. Now William will not have to look dowTn upon everyone. And all of Lavinia Colen’s high notes in her numerous solos, we will to Samuel Webster. May these aid Sammy in be- coming one of the leading stars of the operetta next year. Unto Ruth Pierson we will Florence Page’s quiet and demure manner; we feel Ruth’s line of chatter will tire her out and therefore needs this bequest to keep her from ruining her health. And Helen Cabin’s genius mind in her Literary work, wre will to Dolly Han- num as Dolly can make use of it as the new Literary editor of the Blue and Gold. Unto Harry Berman, we will Lillian Hiltner’s neatness in all school work. May this aid Harry in all his work in his coming Senior year. 14 THE BLUE AND STEEL And to all the rest and residue of our characteristics and possessions, real and personal or mixed, of whatever nature or kind or wheresoever situated at the time of our decease, we do hereby give, devise and bequeath—To the Class of 1929 our Senior dignity. May they uphold it for- ever with all seriousness and gravity, endeavoring to realize its vast importance in spite of their natural light-mindedness and irresponsibility. We also bequeath to them our hard-earned seats in chapel. The members of the Class of ’28 leave their thanks to all the teachers who have so bravely put up with them during their four years’ struggle. And lastly, we do make, constitute and appoint Messrs. J. G. Robinson, and G. Rowland, executors of this, our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills and testaments by us at any time heretofore made, and declaring this to be our last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seals, this twenty-first day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and twenty-eight. Eulia Adair Elizabeth Yost Eleanor Caine Emma Ruth Gladys Campbell Helen Righter Lavinia Colen Elizabeth Quigg Grace Congleton Ethel Powell Catharine Coulston Clara DeDeo Florence Page Helen Gabin Baptista Giovangelo Beatrice Gormley Mary Head Mabel Nester Diana Moore Clara Johnston Ellwood Bickhart Fred Youngjohns John Blackburn Edward White Carlon De Haven John Steltz Simon Cion Bradley Elzey John Pollock Lance Staley Carl Hill John McCloy Ernest Pettine Duane MacFarland David Martin Wm. Giles, Jr. Harry Miksch Elroy Murray Jack Palmer Lillian Hiltner Dorothy Lobb Elizabeth Koch Clara Murray Elizabeth Markle Mary McLean Signed, sealed, published and declared by the testates within named, as their last Will and Testament, in the presence of us who at their request, in their pres- ence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. Witnesses: Cap Smith Hon. Ima Hustler Mike Fields, Esq. O. Howe Dumm Scottie Johnston,The R. U. Well Clara Fulmer, ’28. 15 THE BLUE AND STEEL Who’s Who Most Brilliant—Elizabeth Koch. Smallest—Baptista Giovangelo. Class Skyscraper—William Giles. Thinnest—Eulia Adair. Best All Around Sport—John Blackburn. Greatest Athlete {Boy)—Harry Miksch. Greatest Athlete (Girl)—Betty Yost. Most Popular Girl—Clara Fulmer. Best-Nalured—Dorothy Lobb. Greatest Joker—Ernest Pettine. Wittiest—Bea Gormley. Greatest Bluffer—John McCloy. Meekest—Lillian Hiltner. Most frilling—Ellwood Bickhart. Best Musician—Carlon DeHaven. Best Salesman—Elroy Murray. Handsomest—John Steltz. Vainest—Mabel Nestor. Most Dignified—Florence Page. Most Bashful Boy—Simon Cion. Shyest Girl—Mary McLean. Class Bachelor—Fred Youngjohns. Most Sensitive—Helen Righter. Noisiest Girl—Mary Head. Most Demure—Clara Murray. Most Studious—Eleanor Caine. Best Typist—Clara DeDeo. Most Childish—Duane MacFarland. Most Popular Boy—Edward White. Prettiest Girl—Betty Quigg. Most Ambitious—Bradley Elzey. Most Agreeable—Emma Ruth. Fattest—David Martin. Most Serious—John Pollock. Quietest—Ethel Powell. Most Talkative—Lavinia Colen. Most Cheerful—Clara Johnston. Most Polite—Helen Gabin. Class Romeo—Carl Hill. Class Poet—Grace Congleton. Class Giggler—Betty Markle. Best Orator—Catharine Coulston. Cutest Girl—Gladys Campbell. Greatest Kidder—Jack Palmer. Class Fiddler—Lance Staley. Most Unconcerned—Diana Moore. William Giles, ’28. Prophecy June, 1943. EAR CLIP: It doesn’t seem possible that fifteen years have elapsed since that memorable June, when the class of twenty-eight left Conshohocken High. The other day I went into a restaurant on Market Street and who was seated behind the cash register but Clara Mur- ray. I was surprised to see her, but Clara toid me that there were Murray restau- rants all over the state and that she had charge of the Philadelphia branch. She asked me to go home with her for a visit and as it was so long since I had seen any of my old schoolmates, I accepted her invitation with pleasure. We had just gotten settled on the train and were engrossed in the subject of old friends when a loud voice demanded to see our tickets. Startled, I turned around and beheld my old friend, Dave Martin, all dressed up in brass buttons with a ticket puncher in his hand. I asked Dave all about the boys in Jeffersonville—he told me that Rev. Miksch had retired and that Harry is leading a happy mar- ried life as the minister of the Jefferson- ville Presbyterian Church. I didn’t have time to ask David any more for the train was just slowing into the Conshohocken station. As we were about to leave the station my attention was attracted by a huge crowd of people grouped around a poster at one end of the platform. Being curi- ous, we pushed our way through the crowd and finally succeeded in reading about the lecture to be given by Miss Elizabeth Koch, in the New City Hall, telling all about her rocket trip to Mars, with pictures to illustrate. After reading about Elizabeth, I wasn’t surprised when Clara told me that Eleanor Caine and Clara Johnston were missionaries in Africa. We left the platform of the station and had only gone a short distance up the street, when we were confronted by a gang of workmen who were employed in 16 THE BLUE AND STEEL widening Fayette Street. Among the laborers were: John Steltz, Ernie Pet- tine and Jack Palmer. Jack told us that they hadn’t always worked with a pick and shovel, but had formerly traveled together in a vaudeville company as the three strong men, until John Steltz and Ernie Pettine had become too fat, so they were doing this in order to become fit for the coming season. We then left there as Clara had an appointment at Mary Head’s Beauty Shoppe. Mary has be- come quite a successful hairdresser. She had lots of practice in school. Clara was late so we decided to complete our jour- ney by taxi. Seeing a taxi drive by, we hailed the driver, whom we recognized as our old friend, Emma Ruth. Emma told us that she was owner of the Babe Ruth Taxi Company. She handed us a card bearing the slogan, “Carry your own life savers.” We asked Emma how quickly she could drive us to Med’s Beauty Shoppe. She told us she couldn’t make very good time, on account of Florence Page, for since Florence became a State Trooper, she hands out red cards to every one, including her friends. I asked Emma how Kitty Coulston was. She told me that Kitty had joined the Salvation Army. Of course, Kitty had lots of experience in public speaking from her debating work at school. Emma also told us that Mary McLean had risen to great heights. She runs the elevator in one of the large department stores in Conshy. Upon arriving at Med’s Beauty Shoppe, the place was in great confusion. Lavina Colen, a prima donna in the Bronchial Chorus of the Tonsillitis Vau- deville Company, was there crying and wringing her hands; just as we entered we heard Mary Head say that she would call the greatest rival to Sherlock Holmes, Detective Stonewall Jackson McCloy, in on the case. Piggy was al- ways good at ferreting other people’s secrets in school and we are glad to see that Piggy has used his assets to an ad- vantage. It appeared that while Mary was giving Grace Congleton, who is a teacher in the Home for the Deaf and Dumb, a shampoo in another room, an expensive transformation that Mary had just purchased from Elroy Murray, a salesman in Ladies’ Beauty Products, had been stolen and Mary accused Lavina of stealing it. Things looked pretty dark for Lavina until Betty Quigg found it, Quiggy is now the leading lady in one of the latest shows in town, called “The Honey- moon’s Over.” Upon leaving the shop we spied a drug store across the street and Clara sug- gested that we go over to see a demon- stration advertising a new kind of cream to acquire and retain an athletic figure. Through the crowd which gathered there, we caught a glimpse of a familiar figure, and upon a close inspection, who should the demonstrator be but our star basket- ball player, Betty Yost. With her assist- ant, Betty Markle, who was explaining how the cream had helped her to retain her youth and beauty. Suddenly there was a great clamor—the ambulance; it stopped some little distance up the street and seeing a great commotion among the crowd, we followed and reached the spot just in time to see the driver none other than Ethel Powell and the celebrated sur- geon, John Pollock, Jr., rush to the res- cue of Lance Staley, who was straddling a shutter on Highley’s house where he had been blown and at this moment there appeared a sad wreck of humanity, pain- fully crawling from under a pile of bricks caused by a large hole torn in the side of Elzey’s house. This was the chemist, Lance Staley, and Brad Elzey’s idea of an experiment. By this time there had arrived on the scene some other familiar faces, Baptista Giovangelo, Clara DeDeo, Diana Moore, HeUn Righter, Lillian Hiltner and Mabel Nester, who were still doing their daily dozen on the typewriters in the real estate office of their employer, Ellwood Bickhart, who was now the owner of Frog Hollow settlement. As the ambulance drove away, I left the THE BLUE AND STEEL 17 girls and looked around for Clara. I found her talking to Gladys Campbell, as I knew her in school, but who is now Mrs.------ (but that would be telling). She was on her way down to see Simon Cion in regards to papering her home. Gladys walked down the street with us as far as a Hill’s Department store for women. Carl was standing in the door- way and I wasn’t one bit surprised to hear that Carl was the owner, for Carl always did have a way with the opposite sex. Just then there was a great com- motion across the street caused by two men who were in a heated argument, and finally coming to blows. I thought I rec- ognized the voices, and as I drew nearer, I saw my old friends, Ed White and John Blackburn. Very much surprised, I asked Clara what was wrong, as Ed and John had always been such good friends in school. She informed me it was the same thing every time they met, since Ed became Mayor of Narcissa, and John, Mayor of Spring Mill, each one tried to convince the other that his office was the most important—just then the patrol wagon appeared, the driver’s seat was occupied by Fred Youngjohns while Duane MacFarland brought up the rear. They pounced upon the whirling com- batants, and hurried them to the station house. Ed and John were dismissed with the order to appear the next day, owing to the absence of the magistrate, John Wil- liam Giles, Jr., who was playing tiddle winks in another room with Dorothy Lobb, who decided to remain in single blessedness and therefore accepted the position of court crier and stenographer in the county court. Upon greeting Dot she told us that she was very happy in her work as it gave her an outlet for her excess conversational ability. Both John and Ed insisted on an immediate hearing and appeared before the county judge, Carlon De Haven, who was entertaining the jury with a saxophone solo. Both John and Ed were dismissed after being bound over the peace, because Carlon’s solo placed the jury in a good humor. As we left the court house we met Eulia Adair( who had taken up the pro- fession of teaching because her husband ieft her, as her pastry didn’t agree with his digestive system. She told us she was taking her charges to the zoo for an out- ing. Not having very much time to make my train home, I said good-bye to Clara and Eulia and hurried to th� station. After getting on the train, not having anything to do I started to read a book Clara had given me, entitled “How to Train a Husband,” by Helen Gabin, who is now quite a famous novelist. When I reached home I knew you would be interested in hearing about the Class of ’28, so I thought I would write and tell you about all our old school- mates. Wishing you all possible success in your work as chairman of the Uplift Society of Cold Point and also in your Physical Education work in Fulmer’s Health School for the Aged and Infirm of Plymouth Meeting and Harmonville, I am Affectionately yours, Beatrice Frances Gormley, ’28. 18 THE BLUE AND STEEL Class Song 1. Here’s to the members of the class of Twenty -eig ht. We cheer her! We laud her! Our loyalty is true to her, to dear old Twenty-eight. We praise her! To her we’re true. 2. Our days are over in the Conshohocken High. We miss her! Sweet mem’ries. We’ll remember her forever when we’re very far away. We’ll be true! Give her our best! Chorus Blue and Steel—Twenty-eight, We pledge our loyalty to you. We work for you—stand back of you. Our joys with you we ll e’er relate. In our work and in our play You shall see our banners fly. We will pledge ourselves to the Blue and Steel, For we’re the members of the Class of Twenty-eight. Words, Grace Coxgletox, ’28. Music, Carlox DeHavex, ’28. THE BLUE AND STEEL 19 The Class As We See Them ELLWOOD BICKHART Mull” ‘‘More snatch—John, Bill and Ed.” The Patsy (+) ; Honor Bright (3) ; Orches- tra (1, 2, 3, +) ; Commercial Club (2, 3, 4) ; Blue and Gold Staff (4) ; Treasurer of Class (3, 4). “Mull” is one of our quiet, industrious workers and is always willing to lend a help- ing hand. He ranks high in scholastic abil- ity, and can always be depended upon. He seems to be rather slow and easy-going and, as a rule, has little to say, but upon traveling in parts other than Conshy—you just don’t know the half of it. Ask John, Ed, or Bill— they know! As far back as we can remsm- ber, •‘Mull” has been a constant visitor to West Ninth Avenue and usually when you see “Mull” you see Clara. Whatever you do in the future we all hope you will be re- warded with success for your ever willing- ness to help at C. H. S. “lie gets his lessons without one sigh, Nothing is too hard for him to try.” JOHN STITELER BLACKBURN “Blacky” “Aw, shucks!” Orchestra (1, 2, 3, 4); Miniature Lady (2); Sailor Maids (3); Bells of Beausolais (4); Honor Bright (3); The Patsy (4); Band (2, 3) ; Commercial Club (2, 3, 4) ; President of Literary Society (4) ; Debating Team (4); President of Class (3, 4). You have guessed it! Here he is! The boy with more business ability packed into him than any other one we know. His keen executive ability is shown by the fact that he has been our Class President for two years. During that time it was he who put the pep in our class. Ever since his Freshman year he plunged into his work and has always been loyal and ambitious and has led the class unfalteringly to success. Now, “Blacky,” with his attractive and debonair way, has gained for himself the reputation of that of the hero in all our plays, and has always upheld his reputation as an actor. Coupled with this ability, he is also the “Caruso” of our class. Can he sing? And how! Does he talk much? He does—and incessantly. Not only with his lips, but also with his hands, by which he usually man- ages to get his idea “over.” Having gained this reputation, it is a great help to him, for he never has to walk home from school alone. There is always a certain young lady from the Junior Class waiting for him. We don’t know “Blacky’s” intentions when he is through school—but we know, whatever they may be, success will be the result. Good luck, John, we were proud to have had you as our president. The Class of 1928 wishes you lots of good health and happiness in future years to come. With brains and leadership he is crammed, But he talks continually with his hands. SIMON CION “Simon” “Why didn’t I get ninety-five?” Science Club (2, 3, 4) ; Latin Club (1, 2) ; Orchestra (1, 2, 3, 4). Simon is small in stature, quiet in disposi- tion, but mighty when it comes to arguing. When he starts to ask questions, everybody knows that it is time to stop—look—and listen! Simon is one of the conscientious students in our class and deserves lots of credit for finishing his course in high school. But, that is Simon straight through. When he makes up his mind to do a thing it is as good as done. And no matter where you meet him Simon always has a smile or a cheery word for every one. Simon, we wish you all of the luck possible, hope you succeed in evervthing vou attempt as vou have done at C. H. S. “Underneath his quiet mien There’s a mind that’s very keen.” CARLON BARNETT DeHAVEN “Barney” “It won’t be long now.” Commercial Club (2, 3) ; Orchestra (2, 3; Band (2, 3). “Barney” is one of our many talented play- ers on the piano. He is the one boy in our class who can perform on the piano, and how! Many a time he has consented to play for us in music class and were we g'ad? I should say we were! Because of bring so talented in musical lines he was elected to write the music for our class song and it’s a wow! Barney” is also good in mechanical drawing and at present is working on some difficult problems which ar” to be on exhibi- tion in our art show. So, being a lover of both art and music, we are sure, Carlon, a great future is in store for you. What- ever you undertake, the best of luck and success. “Never fret when things go wrong, Be like ‘Barney’ and sing a song.” 20 THE BLUE AND STEEL JAMES BRADLEY EI.ZEY Brad” “Afraid you’ll miss something.” Honor Bright (3) ; Science Club (2, 3, 4) ; Basketball (4) ; Baseball Manager (4) ; Or- chestra (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (2, 3, 4); Vice- President of Class (3, 4). “Brad” is one of the go-getters around C. H. S. and he has proven this by the bril- liant manner in which he conducted the advertising campaigns in two of our class plays. When anyone wants anything done, if they call on “Brad” they are sure to get a helping hand. “Brad” is an odd fellow and he always has a touch of that certain dif- fent “wit” which is a great incentive to conversation. He also is sympathetic with those who have been less fortunate than him- self, which we are sure will be a great asset to him. We have seen in the last few months that “Brad” has been stepping out and we all wonder what the main attraction might be! Good luck, old boy. The Class of 1928 is sure your path of life will be strewn with many happy moments. Lucky in love, and in business, too, ‘Brad' is our boast for he’s always ‘true blue.’ ” JOHN WILLIAM GILES, JR. Bill,” “Pop” “Oh, Heck!” The Patsy (4) ; Gypsy Rover (1) ; Orches- tra (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (2, 3, 4); Basketball (3, 4); Commercial Club (2, 3, 4); Treas- urer of Literary Society (3). A classmate who devotes much of his time to lessons, especially shorthand and typing. “Bill” is the envy of all the girls and also the boys, because of his beautiful, wavy hair. He is the tallest boy in the class and because of this won himself great fame on the bas- ketball team, playing center on the varsity. He is a great lover of music and ice cream. Sometimes we wonder where he stores it all, but we guess 6 ft. 4 in.—takes a great deal of food to keep it going, eh, “Bill!” We, the Class of ’28, wish you the best of luck and hope you succeed in whatever you attempt to do. May you never lose your popularity which you succeeded in obtaining in C. H. S. by your ever willingness to help others. “ ‘Bill,’ the boy who is six foot tall, Withstands everything without a fall.” CARL HILL Hilly” “In a bag!” Sailor Mr.ids (3); Honor Bright (3); Science Club (3, 4); Band (2, 3). Carl is another of our school sheiks. And why? Is it perhaps because of his ready smile or because he is such a good sport? Or, perhaps, because he is such a e'ever desser? That is the question! But, no mat- ter—Carl is a good fellow and sport, always ready for fun and anything connected with a good time. He is an ardent lover of all sports and quite a player of tennis. Pos- sessing one of these smiles that can’t be bought for less than a million dollars and such a sunny disposition, Carl, you are bound to succeed. We wish you the best of luck in your college life at the University of Pennsylvania and we are sure you will have as many friends there as you did in High School. “A smile that reaches from ear to ear Bequeaths a personage no one fears.” DAVID KIDD MARTIN Fats” “You ain’t as smart as you thought you were!” Honor Bright (3); Science Club (2, 3, 4). Everyone around the school knows “Fats,” and how- can they help it? Even though everyone does tease him, he doesn’t seem to mind. We have just about come to the conclusion that David is a visitor at schopl instead of a student, for nearly every Friday he is absent. We wonder what the attrac- tion is in Jeffersonville? But at that—Dave is quite a scholar and we generally find him on the job when it comes to studying—in fact, in studying so hard in Room 6 he broke the seat. Be ready for a bill, David! Now the serious side of it—Dave, with a smile and a joke for everyone he meets, we are sure he will succeed in everything he undertakes and the Senior Class wishes him all the luck in the world. “David is fat and very jolly, Full of fun and not of folly.” CHARLES DUANE MacFARLAND Sheik,” “Dewey” “My word!” Gypsy Rover (1); Sailor Maids (3); Honor Bright (3) ; Commercial Club (3, 4) ; Band (4). “Sheik,” or “Dewey,” as he is sometimes called, is one of those fellows who always has a wise saying or bit of humor to add to any occasion. “Sheik” has dark black hair, which, because of its facility to stay down, earned him his nickname. His big brown eyes are always dancing and they have caused more than one girl’s heart to skip a beat. “Dewey” is always on hand when there is anything going on around C. H. S., either as a helping hand or general nuisance. “Sheik” took commercial work and we are sure that he will be a success in his work, for he has already won a medal for typing, being the best boy typist in our class. So to you, Duane, the Class of 1928 wishes the best of success for future life. “‘Sheik’s’ dark eyes and rosy cheeks IFin over a l the girls he ever meets.” THE BLUE AND STEEL 21 JOHN FRANCIS McCLOY Piggy “Is this a good school for Business Administration ?” Miniature Lady (2); Sailor Maids (3); Bells of Beaujolais (4) ; Honor Bright (3) ; Science Club (2, 3, 4) ; Oratorical Contest (4). “Piggy” is the bluffer of the class. When he is called on in History he answers whether he knows anything about it or not, but he usually comes out on top, for we know he has the brains. We hope “Piggy” soon decides which college to attend, for we are afraid he will wear all the catalogues out looking at them. “Piggy” is always cheerful and a friend to all. Mothers, watch your daugh- ters when Piggy” comes down the street, all dressed up and wearing his derby—he’s a knockout! But, no kidding, John, may success be yours from the Class of 1928. “ IVhatever 'Piggy' attempts to do, He chants from the shooting of Dan McGrew.” HARRY HENRY MIKSCH “Mikschie” “Woo-Pee!” Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4, Captain); Baseball (3, 4); Band (2, 3); Orchestra (1, 2, 3); Bells of Beaujolais (4); Science Club (3, 4; Blue and Gold St iff (41. Harry has always been a staunch defender of the Blue and Gold in all sports. He is a happy-go-lucky sort of chap, good-natured, and lust overflowing with fun. Everybody has noticed Harry’s eves. They just sparkle with laughter and mischief. When he laughs his eyes seem to disappear. We know not what Harry intends doing after finishing school, but we all know that a certain young person has been oatiently waiting for him since last June. Whatever course he follows we wish him all the luck in the world. With smiling face and curls galore, He’s very easy to adore.” THOMAS ELROY MCRRAY “Murrie” “So’s your old man!” Orchestra (3); Science Club (4); Debat- ing Team (4) ; President of Athletic Asso- ciation (4) ; Blue and Gold Staff (4) ; Bells of Beaujolais (4); Commercial Club (3); Oratorical Contest (4). Stop! Look! And Listen! The Sa’esman Sam of our Class is here. Who is h ? Well, none other than Elroy Murray. For he sure can talk and can sell anyone—any- thing at all. This was shown to us when it came to sell tickets for the p'ays; Elroy couldn’t be beat. Whenever there w re prizes given for selling tickets for the plays, Elroy would always bring home the prize to our class. Elroy, we are wondering why you spend so much of your time in Jefferson- ville. Could it possibly be a girl, or do you merely go there for the ride? Well, Elroy, whatever you do, or where you may roam, the class wishes you the best of luck, and, most of all, success—which we are sure is yours. “Not very small, not very tall, But, nevertheless, he can be heard above all.” JACK THOMAS PALMER Jack” “You have a date?” Honor Bright (3); Baseball (3, 4); Foot- ball (4) ; Orchestra (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Band (2, 3) ; Commercial Club (3, 4). “Jack” is one of our bashful boys, but no matter if he is bashful or not, he is one of our athletes. Whenever you take a look at an Arrow Collar Ad, just take a “squint” at “Jack.” No wonder the Freshman Class want to hold on to “Jack.” We, the Senior Class, must admit we are rather envious to think they claim him rather than us. And to you, “Jack,” with your athletic ability, and your cheery smiles, which we know will carry you a long way in the future, we wish you lots of success. “Quite an athlete is he, The boy who is as bashful as can be.” ERNEST JAMES PETTINE “Ernie” “Aw—go on.” Football (4) ; Basketball (4). “Ernie” is a fellow whom everyone likes and who always has a bit of humor to add to any situation. “Ernie’s” presence on the athletic teams of C. H. S. was a great help to the rest of the fellows because he possessed that fighting spirit which always has been respective of C. H. S. ath'etic teams. Besides being an athlete “Ernie” is a musician and he sure can tickle the ivories. We are all sure that “Ernie” i3 on the fair road to success and as he rolls along on the highway of Life he has the best wishes of the Class of ’28. “ ‘Ernie,’ with his clever jokes, Always charms the ‘feminine’ folks.” JOHN CLARENCE POLLOCK “Pollock” “Who can g“t tlv car?” Latin Club (1, 2, 3); Science Club (2, 3, 4). “Pollock” is one of the odd fellows of the Class of ’28; he has an attractive manner and he has manv friends among the students at C. H. S. “Pollock” has plans to go to college next year to study medicine. We are 22 THE BLUE AND STEEL sure that John will make a success of his life’s work. John is one of the best-dressed fellows around C. H. S. and also one of the quietest. One of the few things that our classmates have not been able to fathom is why John will not get up and speak in chapel for us. To hear John speak in chapel once would be a treat for the Class of ’28, but the fatal time is drawing nigh and we fear for the worst. We are sure that “Pol- lock” will enjoy college and have many good times through a successful professional life. Good luck to you, John—Class of ’28. “Pollock is sure a success to be, And we wish him luck as a future M.D.” LANCE SINGLETON STALEY Staley ,” “Lance” “Where’s the women ?” Gypsy Rover (1) ; Bells of Beaujolais (4) ; Latin Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Science Club (2, 3, 4) ; Debating Team (4) ; Orchestra (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Band (4). “Staley” is one of the quiet fellows of our class, who has little to say, being of a very quiet nature, but when his voice is heard we are sure to hear something worth while. “Staley” is another member of our class who intends to pursue the medical line at Gettys- burg College in the fall. Although a quiet boy, “Lance” has been stepping out in the last year and we are almost sure from appearances that there must be one of the opposite sex concerned! We hope, “Lance,” you make a great success during your college career and beware of the Gettysburg co-eds— for we are looking forward to the great M.D. in future years to come. To you goes the best of luck from the Class of ’28. ‘Staley,’ riding in his car. Makes six miles under par.” TITCS JOHN STELTZ “Steltzie,” “Titus,” “Jawn” “Let’s eat!” Science Club (2, 3, 4) ; Football (4) ; Basketball (4). Of all the shy fellows around C. H. S. “Titus” is one of those most affected by a bashful complex as far as the weaker sex are concerned. John is an athletic sort of a 4—Beaver-Martin—7837 ................HUTTON fellow and his big blonde head was an inspiration to the rest of the fellows on the team which supported C. H. S. in the past year. Many of the girls in the Class of ’28 have looked longingly at John’s blue eyes and blonde hair, but to no avail, for “Titus” is not the kind to fall. “Titus” is sure to receive a welcome anywhere and he has the best wishes of the Class of ’28. “'Titus,' bashful, and ever late, Made the teachers always wait.” EDWARD WILLIAM WHITE “Eddie” “I’ll bite—what is it?” Gypsy Rover (1) ; Sailor Maids (3) ; Bells of Beaujolais (4) ; Honor Bright (3) ; The Patsy (4) ; Commercial Club (2, 3, 4) ; De- bating Team (4) ; Oratorical Contest (3, 4) ; Editor of Blue and Gold (4). Behold! our most popular boy! “Eddie” is the best-liked boy of the class. He is good- looking—there’s no question to that and his appearance is always of the best. He pos- sesses the combination of brains, common sense, humor, irresistible smile, and leader- ship. He has no rival in his achievements. “Eddie” is always willing to do something for anyone and has never been known to refuse anyone. When he is not busy he is usually up to mischief. He has a long string of admirers, and who wouldn’t fall for those big Irish blue eyes and that agreeable dis- position? We have heard that “Eddie” in- tends going to college, although he is not sure. We hope you do go, “Eddie,” for your scholastic ability will carry you to the highest success. We all wish you the best of luck and success in your future life. “A conquering man, with handsome parts, lie has no precedent in breaking hearts.” FRED ARTHUR YOUNGJOHNS “Fred,” “Youngy” “I don’t know and I don’t care.” Orchestra (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Band (3, 4) ; Latin Club (1, 2); Science Club (2, 3, 4). “Fred” is one of those chaps no one seems to know much about. “Fred” is very for- getful when it comes to getting his report card in on time. He either mislaid it or forgot to bring it. Good alibi, don’t you think? That is all we know about his out- yard appearance, but the few who know the “real Fred” declares that “Fr?d” isn’t the chap we think he is. If you need a helping hand call on “Fred” and you are sure to get it. To you, “Fred,” from the Class of 1928, the best of luck for the future. A silent chap he seems to be. An example for future lads is he.” EULIA MAE ADAIR “Teeny “My Cow!” Gypsy Rover (1) ; Miniature Lady (2); Sailor Maids (2) ; Bells of Beaujolais (4) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Latin Club (1, 2); Sci- ence Club (2, 3, 4) ; Home Economics Club (+). “Teeny” is an Academic student and she is full of fun. “Teeny” expects to be a teacher some day. Well, we wish you the best of THE BLUE AND STEEL 23 luck, Eulia, and we are mighty glad you aren’t to be our teacher. She is one of those girls you can’t help but like. She has a sunny disposition and is a good sport. We wonder why Eulia is firm in her stand to attend West Chester Normal? Is it to obtain greater knowledge or a better idea of the opposite sex? Only “Teeny” knows and she won’t tell. We wish you great success in your college career, and we hope to hear from you from time to time, so don’t forget us. “Cheery smile, sunny gal, To us all she is a pal.” ELEANORE GOURICK CAINE “Gainey” “Land Goshen!” Science Club (2, 4) ; Glee Club (2) ; Latin Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Bells of Beaujolais (4). To know her is to like her. Eleanore has a steady, conscientious disposition, which should be an example to us all. She is an indispensable member of our class, is not in- clined to be outspoken, but rather to be solemn and silent in the presence of strangers. But as soon as she is acquainted, she is full of life as any other memb r of the class. My, how we all will miss “Cainey’s” frown, which she can do to perfection when some- thing displeases her, or her bored expression when we poor mortals in class could not grasp the topic under discussion as well as she—for, you know, Eleanore is very intelli- gent and because of it was elected to be salutatorian of the class. Besides, ( ainey tends toward being slow, especially when it comes to going to school; it seemed at times that Eleanore’s motto should be, Never hurry, never worry, the school will wait till I arrive. ” But, at that, with all her faults, we are sure of Eleanore’s success and the best wishes of the Class of ’28 go with you. “She attempts the end and never stands to doubt, _ . n Nothing but hard work will find it out. GLADYS MAE CAMPBELL “Glad” “Aw—naw-thing!” Miniature Lady (2) ; Bells of Beaujolais (4) ; Blue and Gold Staff (4) ; Correspond- ing Secretary of Class (4); Basketball (1, 2, 3. 4). , Behold the star forward of Conshy s bas- ketball team! Gladys has another vocation besides plaving in athletic games and that is “heart-breaking.” But, never mind, Gladys, vou rre proof that “gentlemen do not preier blondes. Gladys has a way of succeeding in everything she undertakes, Yvhich %e ar. sure will help her to succeed in the business world. You have the best wishes of the Class of ’28. Brown of hair, brown of eye, . She makes many of the Senior boys sigh. LAVINIA ALICE COLEN “Peanuts” “Oh! Gee!” Commercial Club (4) ; Home Economics Club (4) ; Miniature Lady (2) ; Sailor Maids (3); Bells of Beaujolais (4). Here we have a little mite, but who has a big heart and a store of good nature—that’s “Peanuts.” She is sort of quiet until you really know her and then—how she can talk —an incessant line of chatter that makes one want to laugh. Lavinia was one of our prima donnas and sung her way to success during our Senior year—we feel that if she were to choose music for her life vocation that her name would appear in the bright lights. But, alas, as she is one of our com- mercial students, her choice will be—that of a stenographer, and we know she will suc- ceed because she is another version of the old adage, “Good things come in small packages.” Therefore, Lavinia, Yvhether it be shorthand or on the stage, success to you from the Class of ’28. “She is a maiden of artless grace, Gentle of form and fair of face. GRACE CATHERINE CONGLETON “Grade” I’ll slap your face!” Bells of Beaujolais (4) ; Science Club (1, 2) ; Latin Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Debating Team (4). “Grade” always used to be one of our quiet girls, but now she is forever talking and Yve can’t keep her quiet. Grace is the poet of the class. She is always Yvriting poetry about someone. She expects to go to Normal School next year to become a teacher. The Class wishes you lots of suc- cess and may Yve hear from you in the future as a successful teacher. “Quiet a poetess is she, n The girls who hums like a bumblebee.” CATHARINE AMANDA COCLSTON “Kitty” “What’s it to you?” Sailor Maids (3) ; Latin Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; ;iee Club (1, 2); Home Economics Club 4); Basketball Team (3, 4); Debating 'eam (4); Oratorical Contest (4). Behold! Here we have “Kitty,” a mem- er of the fair sex who has made quite a ame for herself as an orator in debating his vear. “Kitty” not only made a great uccess of debating, but was also one of the uards on the Varsity Basketball Team. She as been an ardent supporter of every activity n the High School, especially in athletics. )uring the last few months “Kitty’s” atten- ion has swerved tosvards boys’ athletics, specially among the Junior Class, and we vonder why this class distinction? V ill you THE BLUE AND STEEL 24 tell us, “Kitty?” No? Well, perhaps some day we will find out. We also hear she is going to Wilson next year. Wilson’s gain will be our loss. But we do expect to hear from you “Kitty,” even if you are away from all your classmates of C. H. S., who, you can be assured, will be always wishing you success in your college career. With her versatile tongue and willing hand, ‘Kitty’ will never lack a friend.” CLARA MARIA DEDEO “Clara” “Gee!” Gypsy Rover (1); Glee Club (1); Home Economics Club (4). Clara always seemed to be one of the quiet girls of our class, but we don’t think she will be when she is out of school. She is a good-looking girl and you know that always counts a lot. Clara has surprised us in typing, making one of the highest records in the class. We wish you lots of success as someone’s stenog. “Quick to act, full of tact, She always brings an answer back.” CLARA MAY FULMER “Clip” “Where’s Bea ?” Gypsy Rover (1); Miniature Lady (2); Sailor Maids (3) ; Honor Bright (3) ; The Bells of Beaujolais (4) ; Home Economics Club (4) ; Science Club (2, 3, 4) ; Latin Club (1, 2); Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Basket- ball (3, 4); Blue and Gold Staff (4). Behold, our star center of the girls’ basket- ball team! But “Clip” has other pastimes now that basketball season is over, and that is teasing “Blacky” in Room 6. When “Clip” and Bea get together, John usually has to leave, and wherever you see “Clip” you usually see Bea. We often wondered why “Clip hurries home on certain days. It is quite an event to receive a letter from col- lege, isn’t it, “Clip?” “Clip’s” wit and humor have won her many friends and also made her the most popular girl of the school. Best of luck to you in the future and plenty of success at Temple. “Eyes of brown, bequeaths frowns, But none of these in ‘Clip’ are found.” HELEN ROSE CABIN “Gab,” “Gabinus” “Good grief!” Science Club (1, 2); Latin Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Orchestra (1, 2) ; Blue and Gold Staff (+)• Again we say, “Wonders will never cease,”- for have any of you noticed Helen this year? She sure has taken a new lease on life; quiet and demure last year—but now—just full of pep and fun—always ready to go. We can’t imagine what is doing it—unless she is preparing for next year while in the wild and woolly city of “Philly,” where she is expecting to live while going to Temple University. Helen is quite a journalist and is planning to study Journalism as her life vocation. We can readily see from the excel- lent work which she did on the Blue and Gold Staff and with the History of the Class that she is well fitted for this work. Well, Helen, we wish you much success at Temple as you have had at C. H. S. May you always uphold the Class of ’28 as you have done in the past. “Otiiet and demure was she, Changing to one who is happy and free.” BAPTISTA MARY GlOVANGELO “Bobs” “Oh, Ham!” Commercial Club (2, 3, 4) ; Home Eco- nomics (4); Glee Club (2, 3); Bells of Beaujolais (4). “Babs” is the smallest girl in our class and she is also one of the quietest, but, as you all know, good things come in small pack- ages. She is such a quiet sort of a person that we were all amazed one day when she was called to attention in Room 6. Well, Babs,” we wish you lots of success in the future and we know you will be very suc- cessful as a stenographer. “ ‘Bab’ is the shortest girl of all, “Plenty of friends to her doth fall.” BEATRICE FRANCES GORMLEY “Bea” “If not; why not?” Miniature Lady (2); Honor Bright (3); Home Economics Club (4); Glee Club (1, 2; Blue and Gold Staff (4); Science Club (3, 4). “Bea is the life of the class and won’t we miss her when we are out of school ? Witty? That’s no name for “Bea!” Just try and find one that can beat her when it comes to kidding. Wherever “Bea” is, there is usually a crowd. We all love to hear her explain in her drole way some incident. And how she can talk and make fun when it con- cerns her best pal and chum, “Clip.” We wonder what the big attraction is in His- tory that draws “Bea’s” attention to the southeast corner of the room. We are sure your winning smile and ready wit will bring you many friends in the future, “Bea,” so don’t let your smile dim and don’t lose your wit. “A bit of humor now and then, Is relished by the best of men.” MARY FRANCES HEAD “Med,” “Blondie,” “lleadie” “You’re no owl!” Bells of Beaujolais (4) ; Commercial Club (2, 3, 4) ; Glee Club (3) ; Home Economics Club (4). THE BLUE AND STEEL 25 They say “Gentlemen prefer blondes,” and we are wondering, “Med,” how true this is in your case. Med” really is a decided blonde—with a pair of blue eyes that, really, it isn't any wonder all the boys fall! Besides she is quite a chatter-box and whenever we hear a lot of noise and laughter we know “Med” is around. Now, when it comes to pep and fun, Mary takes the prize. Because of this she has made many friends around the school among both sexes, and we will all r. iss having her about after we graduate. “Med” is going to be somebodies’ stenogra- pher—whoever he is, he sure can consider himself fortunate in having such a person with such a wonderful personality. Good luck to you, Mary, and may you always be as cheerful as you were in C. H. S. “She’s blonde and blue-eyed, loo, And her friendship you'll ne'er rue.” LILLIAN HILTNER “Lill” “Gosh!” Commercial Club (2, 3, 4). Lillian is another of our quiet girls and also an early bird, as they say—she is always the first one at school and is usually found in Room 13, typing “Veritas.” We all think Lillian will make a good bookkeeper, fcr she is always ahead of the rest of the class and is very neat in her books. When any- one wants anything they usually go to Lil- lian and she is sure to help them. We hope she will make a gx d bookkeeper for some- one in future years. “A quiet girl she seems to be, Hut appearances are sometimes deceitful, you CLARA LOUISE JOHNSTON “Clip,” “Fordy” “Oh, you—!” Bells of Beaujolais (4) ; Glee Club (2) ; Science Club (2, 4) ; Latin Club (1, 2, 3, 4). “Clip” is one of the studious girls of the class, at least she always has an armful of books, but w’e’ve found out the reason—it’s so she can have more time to think of the Commercial group while in school—that is a certain party!!! We often wonder why she always come to school by way of Eighth Avenu' ; there must be some attraction. I wonder what? But can you blame that cer- tain party for falling for such an attractive- looking girl as Clara. The Class of 1928 wishes you the best of luck in the future in whatever vocation you undertake. “You don’t have to say a word, She is one of our singing birds. ELIZABETH SHENX KOCH “Libby, “Kochie “Oh, dear!” Latin Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Science Club (2) ; The Bells of Beaujolais (4) ; Glee Club (2) ; Oratorical Contest (4). The industry of the bee is second only to that of Elizabeth, a conscientious student. She is one of those quiet girls whose hard work is covered up by her ready, cheerful smile and whose ambition knows no bounds. Because of this Elizabeth has obtained the honor of being the valedictorian of her class, which she rightfully deserves. But, alas, we all have our faults, and Elizabeth is no exception to the rule. She is always late or arriving on the scene at the last minute. No one knows Elizabeth’s fault better than we do, for we had to contend with it dur- ing our four years in school. But, even at that, we feel that this fault will not keep her from again having the honor conferred upon her at Wilson College, and to you, Elizabeth, we, the Class of 1928, wish you lots of luck in the coming years. Congratulations, Eliza- beth ! “And still we gazed, and still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all she knew. DOROTHY ELIZABETH LOBB Dot, “Lobby “Aw-w-right!” Blue and Gold Staff (4) ; Comm rcial Club (2, 3, 4) ; Home Economics Club (4) ; Sailor Maids (3); Bells of Beaujolais (4); Treas- urer of Literary Societv (4) ; Secretary of Class (4) ; Glee Club (2, 3). Who is that person forever and ever ta'k- ing, or has a laugh that cannot be dupli- cated? No one else but “Dot.” If you don’t know Dorothy you sure are missing something. For she sure is one good sport and is always ready to lend a helping hand when need-d. When it comes to being a secretary, she sure is a success. Ask Mr. Oerman, he knows, because if there is ever anything to be done he says, “Dorothy, will you do it?” and she is always willing and can always be depended upon. We hear th rc is a’ certain young man in an institu- tion of higher learning whom “Dot” is very much interested in and the Class of 1928 all are wondering who it may be??? But no matter who it is, we know it will never keep Dorothy from being ambitious, as it never seems to interfere with Dorothy’s studies and good times, for she has also proved to be one of the able students of the . Commercial Group. “ ‘Dot’ is the giggler of the class, And will always laugh until the last. 26 THE BLUE AND STEEL CARRIE ELIZABETH MARKLE “Betty” “Oh, darn it!” Gypsy Rover (1) ; Miniature Lady (2) ; Sailor Maids (3) ; Bells of Beaujolais (4) ; Glee Club (3) ; Commercial Club (2, 3, 4) ; Home Economics Club (4). If silence is golden “Betty” will be worth millions some day. ‘She is one of our quiet girls, but is always ready for fun. When you know “Betty” well, she is heaps of fun. Quiet is she in school—but outside? Boy! She’s a riot! When there is something funny “Betty” always contributes her share with a very amusing cackle. She could very easily be identified by her giggle. We wish “Betty” all success in her future undertakings. “Not bold, nor shy, nor short, nor tall, But a pleasant mingling of them all.” MARY AGNES McLEAN “Mary” “For heaven’s sake!” Honor Bright (3); The Patsy (4); Sailor Maids (3) ; Debating Team (4) ; Home Economics Ciub (4) ; Science Club (2, 3, 4). Each class has its noisy members and its quiet ones. Mary is another who belongs to the latter group, but then you all know that adage about “A wise old owl lived in an oak, the more he heard the less he spoke.” She always has a smile for everyone and we know that with her quiet, cheerful disposi- tion she will win as many friends out in life as she did during her high school days. Mary’s favorite pastime is reading. We have not yet figured out what Mary’s voca- tion will be, whether it will be pertaining to books or the stage. In the latter, at least, she is sure to be a success, for by her work in our plays she has proven herself a fine actress. Whatever you do the Class wishes you success, Mary. “Everything that is sweet and right Can be found in Mary's smile, so bright.” DIANA MOORE “Diane,” “Di” “Golly!” Glee Club (2); Commercial Club (2, 3, 4) ; Basketball (4). “Diane” has a quick temper and she re- pents just as quickly for her rash words. When “Diane” wants anything she sticks to it until she gets results. During the basket- ball season every night after school you would see “Diane” in a suit, out for practice. She was working for a letter and she got it. She is a great sympathizer. When anyone laughs, “Diane” must laugh; if they cry, she cries. Sympathy is one of the greatest things in life and I suppose that is why “Diane” is liked by evervone. Best of luck for the future, “Diane.” “Quick of temper, as quick to relent. We all love ‘Diane’ when she repents.” CLARA JEANETTE MURRAY “Curls” “Well, if you feel that way about it!” Commercial Club (2, 3, 4) ; Blue and Gold Staff (4). Clara is a silent girl, only speaking when spoken to. Not many know what bubbles below the surface; only the few she classes as chums. Clara is a wonderful pal and a dandy sport. She can take a joke and knows how to hand one in return. She possesses a head of hair which is the envy of many girls and which is responsible for her sunny disposition. With your good looks and sunny smile you are bound to succeed and the Class wishes you the best of luck in whatever you undertake. “Fair of hair, blue of eye, A perfect sight for any eye.” MABEL GOTTSHALK NESTER “Mabs” “Aw, heck!” Bells of Beaujolais (4) ; Commercial Club (3, 4) ; Home Economics (4). “Mabs” is the most unconcerned girl in the class, but she is also quite a student. We feel that Mabel’s vocation should be that of a lawyer, because she always argued the point in the Commercial Law Class, as she also knows the “ins” and “outs” of law. Now when it comes to forgetfulness “Mabs” takes the prize, especially when she goes to the movies. You can always hear her say, “I lost my handkerchief,” “I lost my hat,” etc. But don’t worry, “Mabs,” this personal trait will not hinder you in becoming an efficient stenographer, and we assure you that success is yours in the future. “Quite forgetful is she, The girl who works like a busy bee.” FLORENCE ANNA PAGE “Floss” “Gee!” Commercial Club (1, 2). Florence is very reserved and dignified and is usually seen and not heard. She is always willing to give a helping hand to anything that is going on around school. In regards to Florence’s future—it is a mys- tery? “Floss” says she is going to be a stenographer, but when one starts to drive a “Studebaker”—which we hear is her favor- ite pastime—we have to doubt her word, for many a person’s mind is changed when they start driving automobiles! Well, good luck to you, Florence; may you be as successful in your machine driving as you were in your lessons at C. H. S. “Silence is golden.” THE BLUE AND STEEL 27 ETHEL PEARL POWELL Billie “You would!” Science Club (2, 3, 4) ; Home Economics Club (4); Sailor Maids (3). “Sober, steadfast and demure” is Ethel in school, but out of school quite a different tale is told, for she is happy, peppy and full of fun. My, how we are deceived by these quiet, conscientious students! She is also the proud possessor of a “Chevy” and be- cause of her generosity to help people in dis- tress became known as the school ambulance driver. Ethel may be small and dainty, but she surely is determined and, therefore, we are sure she will make a great success in a school of higher learning as she has done in C. H. S. 13est wishes go with you from the Class of '28. Ethel, sweet and gentle little lass, Who's ever loyal to the last.” ELIZABETH KATHRYN QUIGG Dirnps,” Quiggy” “You would be like that!” The Patsy (4); Gypsy Rover (1); The Miniature Lady (2) ; Sailor Maids (3) ; The Bells of Beaujolais (4) ; Honor Bright (3) ; Glee Club (1, 2); Commercial Club (2, 3, 4) ; Blue and Gold Staff (4). “Quiggie,” the actress! This she has proven by her dramatic ability in the plays presented around the High School, in which she was the leading lady. Her acting is superb! To help her to gain this reputation she has adorable dimples, is very attractive, and has a wonderful disposition. She has the cutest giggle—it travels up and down the scale and never misses a note. Every morning “Petty” comes in the room entirely absorbed in reading a letter. No one need ask where it is from. We all know what the post mark is. “Betty” says she is going to be a stenographer, but from the aforesaid —we have our doubts. We wish you great success in whatever you take up. We are wondering whether she will decide on the college man or on the gentleman in the Senior Class? “. sweet smile for all, a greeting glad, An amiable, jolly way she had.” HELEN ELIZABETH RIGHTER Helen” “Got your English finished ?” Domestic Science Club (4) ; Commercial Cub (3, 4). Helen is very quiet and very seldom we hear from her. She doesn’t care for lessons and would rather be a housekeeper. When it is baking, doing dishes, sewing and th- numerous chores of the house, Helen is ight at home. She never talks very mirh in school, but when she does it usually amounts to something. We are sure that vou will succeed. Helen, because not many girls now- adavs are very good housekeepers. 'I he best of luck to vou. “Still waters run deep. EMMA AARON RUTH Babe” “Huh! What’d you say?” Gypsy Rover (1); Miniature Lady (2); Sailor Maids (3) ; Bells of Beaujolais (4) ; Honor Bright (3); The Patsy (4); Commer- cial Club (2, 3, 4) ; Home Economics (4) ; Glee Club (2, 3) ; Blue and Gold Staff (4) ; Corresponding Secretary of Class (3). Whenever you hear a lot of chatter, or noise, or a funny little cackle, all you have to say is, that's “Babe” Ruth. This lady in question drives a “Chevy” sedan. And can she go? Well, she sures makes her “Pride and Joy” step. We do not know whether or not the name “Babe” Ruth has anything to do with her keen interest in sports, but if not, perhaps, there is someone who is very attractive on the teams whom “Babe” is very much interested in. What about it, “Babe” is it the sport itself or the boy athlete? But now, when it comes to girls’ athletics; she has served the girls’ basketball team very faithfully as scorekeper and was a great in- centive to the team. We are sure “Babe,” you have no need to worry about the future, because with your knowledge you gained in school—because she is quite a student in the Commercial Course—that laugh, and your pleasant disposition, you can’t help being a successful stenographer. Here’s to you, “Babe”—best of luck and wishes from the Class of 1928. “In laughter and in jest, She surpasses the best.” GERTRUDE ELIZABETH YOST Betty,” Yostie,” Kid Yost” “For heaven’s sake!” Gypsy Rover (1); Miniature Lady (2); Sailor Maids (3); Bells of Beaujolais (4); Honor Bright (3); Commercial Club (2, 3, 4) ; Home Economics Club (4) ; Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4, Captain) ; Secretary of Class (3) ; Glee Club (2, 3); Blue and Gold Staff (4). “Betty” is our girl athlete and an all- round, good sport. She is bright and viva- cious and quite a chatter-box. “Betty” just loves to argue and usually comes through victorious. She has always seemed inter- ested in the higher institutions of learning. We wonder if she is interested in the studies they offer or a promising young lawyer who is defending the Crimson and White. An everyday happening is to see “Betty” with a large envelope in her hands which we know is a letter from none other than—“that prom- ising young lawyer.” “Betty is a very good- natured girl and has a large number of friends. “Betty,” from all indications, is going to be a stenographer, but?????! what- ever she does we all wish her lots of luck and success. Active always; talking ever; Witty and merry; decidedly clever. THE BLUE AND STEEL Autographs William H. Wallace This ad with your Flower order for Com- Diamonds, Watches mencement will entitle Jewelry and Gifts you to 10% discount. 132 Fayette Street Willis H Baldwin Compliments Compliments of from William H. 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