Conshohocken High School - Echo Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

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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.

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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.

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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.”