Conshohocken High School - Echo Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

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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.”

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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.”

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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