Conshohocken High School - Echo Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

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BLUE AND GOLD and we know from the selections we heard him render in our auditorium programs that he surely will be a success in this line of work. We’re confident that with this quality. Charles will never be listed among the missing. Samuel Sidney McCloy “Sid “Gee willigers!” Who is that person coming down the street on a bicycle? Why. it must be. it is. our Sidney. This is how Sidney got his nickname. Bicycle Sam because no matter whether it rains or shines, one could always find him riding his wheel to school. Sidney is also a proud owner of two big eyes and is gifted with the ability to roll them and has made many a girl's heart beat a little faster. But as to his preference among the fair sex. he has never revealed this secret to any of us. Sam has always been known around the school for his likeable nature and is also known as a good typist which should make him a very efficient worker for some business man. As to what he intends to do. we were never able to find out, but we know he will make a big success and our wishes go with him from the Class of 1931. Merrill Lawrence Metz “Dutch” “Oh, yeah!” Treasurer of Class (3, 4): Blue and Gold Staff (4). Behold the senior of our class and a lot of credit goes to Merrill for the way he handles the class finances. Metz is generally known for his drawl way of speaking and has created many a laugh by his. Aw well. To look at Metzy one would think that he lacks pep and ambition, but looks are deceiving at times which is true with this young man for he really is an excellent student and also finds lots of time to discuss baseball in a big way especially when it comes to the Athletics. He also spends quite a bit of his spare time in kidding the young ladies and since they all seem to like it he has become very popular among all his fellow classmates. At times he is very quiet and serious but then one could not expect him to carry on forever. He has done a very successful job in our commercial course and we feel sure that he will be as successful in the business world as he was in bookkeeping and typing classes. We are all for you Metzy. so let’s get going. Violet Dorothy Mrozek “Vi” “Honest to John!” Behold, the girl with a thousand giggles and who is always the center attraction of many an uproar, for Violet is full of fun and laughter. Violet, besides being a good student in school, is also quite a capabale driver of an automobile. But when driving she always generally has one trouble and that is dodging the many dogs that keep running in front of the machine. So far she has been very fortunate in never hitting any of them for which we are all very thankful. Now Vi is known to travel quite frequently to Chester and we wonder. Violet if it is always to see the young undertaker who resides there? If so there ought to be good team work between the two of you because his business ought to unquestionably improve if you continue in your art of driving. Violet intends being a stenog. unless—well, anyway the Class of ’31 wishes you lots of luck and happiness in whatever you attempt to do. Margaret Sylvia Murray “Sis” “Holy Mackerel” Basketball (3. 4); Glee Club (3); Jerry of Jericho Road (3); Oh! Doctor (4). To krow her is to like her. For Margaret is one of the girls of our class who has a cheery smile for everyone. Sis always makes one feel great after you've been with her for a while because of her sunny and peppy disposition. But here of late we find Margaret quite calm and really in the act of day-dreaming, at times. Sis. we wonder why ? ? Is it because of Love or in love? But we have drawn our own conclusions and combine the tw'o and say it’s in love with Love. For we have frequently seen her riding around in a Ford machine besides other things that take place in the class room. But all kidding aside Margaret is a good sport also a good student and athlete, and will some day make someone an excellent stenographer—if she gets that far? ? ? ? ? Evelyn Virginia Phillips “Ev “Holy Mackerel” Basketball (3, 4); Oh! Doctor (3); Jerry of Jericho Road (4); Glee Club (1, 2. 3); Cheer Leader (4); Blue and Gold Staff (4). Listen to her! She certainly can talk—fast— long—and furiously although she says she never talks but she has the entire class stopped when it comes to fast talking. She is known as one of our best girl athletes, cheer leaders, dancers, and what have you. She has served on endless numbers of property committees and has gained a reputation as being the best saleslady of the class especially when it comes to tickets and advertisements. Evelyn has one of those rare personalities and she surely comes in for her share of attention. She says she is going to be a stenographer but we feel sure that Ken will have something to say about that for surely her riding around in his Ford means something. But whatever path you choose Evelyn, the Class of 31 extends its best wishes to you. Albert Hannum Riker “Bert “Tend to business” Football (2. 3. 4); Baseball (3. 4); Jerry of Jericho Road (3); Oh! Doctor (4); Skidding (3): It's the Climate (4); Dulcy (4); Orchestra (2. 3); Blue and Gold Staff (4); Band (2. 3). Ho. Ho, Ho! ! ! What on earth is that terrific noise. Nothing else but Albert Prince Riker laughing at another one of the many jokes he hears about the high school. To know him is to like him because Bert sure is full of fun and everyone seems to have a good time when he is about. Bert has made quite a name for h'mself on the football field and could often be seen fighting his way to victory with his own two fists. Bert has had a very happy career during his stay in C. H. S. His one weakness is women —not one but many. And one could always tell the next morning when Bert was out with a new flame for he always sat in school with that far-away look in his eyes as if he was thinking. I wonder if she likes me? Sure, they do Bert, so why worry about it. Bert is also a good student about the school and has made a name for himself in dramatic lines. As to what he intends to do when he finishes school, we are not certain. but we do know with such personality and perseverance, he is bound to succeed in whatever he attempts to do. Success to you Bert, old boy. from your classmates of 1931. Page Thirty-three

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BLUE AND GOLD Jane Placida Kowalkowski Ike “You wouldn’t kid a pal, would you?” basketball (3. 4). Who is that girl with so many alibis? None other than Jane. She has so many alibis that she has gained for herself the name “Alibi Ike.' Jane drives a big Packard and I might say that another of her nicknames is “Speedy for according to all reports her father has had to pay quite a few fines for speeding. But at that Jane is a good cport and she is always willing to do a good turn fcr anyone around the school. She is also athletically inclined and she has made a name for herself in this line. We wonder what Jane is going to do after graduating in the line of a vocation. She may go to college or she may be a stenographer but we don’t know because you see a green Plymouth Chrysler is running out Fayette Street quite frequently. But anyway Jane, whichever you choose you have best wishes and good luck from the Class of 1931. John Knight Light Jack “Going to Norristown, Tommy?” Football (3. 4); Bells of Beaujolais (1): Bells of Capistrano (2): Jerry of Jericho Road (3); Oh! Doctor (4); Skidding (3): It’s the Climate (4): Dulcy (4): Orchestra (1); Band (1, 2); Cheer Leader (4). What-ho! What have we here? 'Tis a very active young man in dramatics possessing unique acting ability and a very fine voice. Did we hear you say who? Well, no other than John Knight Light—alias Lighty. He has been in most of the plays since he entered C. H. S. acting parts from mischievous boys to the perfect lover, and he surely has gained experiencce in this way. in knowing women. Now John really his one fault and that is. he loves to argue, and never seems to gain his point in C. H. S. But he must be succeeding in Nrrr'stown because he is seen quite frequently w.th Carter and Snonar in that vicinty. “Jaw.i, who is this attentive person who will listen to your arguments? Surely it's not Tommy or Ralph. Well, John, we know that this acting ab lity and your ability to argue will be a great helo to you at Mercers-burg. and we feel sure that you ought to make the Dramatic and Debating teams. Go to it. Lighty, talk your way up, but never down. We. the Class of 1931, wish you great success and hope to hear excellent reports regarding you. Rebecca Elizabeth Lobb Becky “Hum” Debating Team (3); Glee Club (2); Blue and Gold Staff (4); Treasurer of Literary Society (4). Who is that person pounding so furiously on that typewriter? Why that's Becky, one of our star typists and general office workers. But even though Becky is a wonder in stenographic work, she has leanings towards an entirely different subject, for example. Chrysler roadsters. How about it. Rebecca? Even though Becky is very quiet and studious she sometimes lets go and when she does you are bound to know it because she is full of fun and pep. Becky entertains the idea of being someone’s secretary but sometimes when Chrysler roadsters enters into one’s life it surely does upset all other plans. But we hope. Rebecca, that you will still continue on as you had planned to do. so here's wishing you luck and success in your future work as someone's stenographer. Paje Thirty-two Howard Earl Love “Lovie” “Scram” Basketball (2. 3, Captain. 4); Baseball (1, 2, 3. 4); Football (1. 2, 3. 4); Bells of Beaujolais (1) , Bells of Capistrano (2); Jerry of Jericho Road (8); Oh! Doctor (4); Skidding (3); It’s the Climate (4): Vice-President of Class (2). Every class has a good looking young man who takes the romantic parts in the plays and operettas, here’s ours. Earl is an active young man in dramatics; and he has also won great fame in football, basketball and baseball. Can he pitch, and how. but perhaps it is due to the fact that he had a peppy rooter on the side lines who was betting on him to win the game. Yes, “Lovie really is a lover of the fair sex and has always kept us in suspense since the Freshman year as to who the next lucky girls would be. But at last we are at ease, for we feel that “Sis is his final choice. But. at that. Earl was always a willing worker around the school for one who had so many activities to handle especially a girl, and we know that when he gets out in the business world, he will be as successful as he was in C. H. S. But, then, why shouldn’t he be with such a charming lass as “Margaret to cheer him on. Attain your aims. Earl, the world needs you. John Robert Lukens “Bob — Luke “Gotta Gof?” Football (3. 4); Basketball (4): Track (3); Baseball (3); Bells of Capistrano (2); Oh! Doctor (4); It’s the Climate (4); Dulcy (4). Who made that wise remark? Lukens. of course. Lukens is lots of fun and always ready to promote its cause. He is care-free happy-go-lucky, liked by all. and above all madly in love. Bob is a fellow who is going to startle the world some day because he is full of schemes which is generally proven to us in biology class and in Room 6. He is a very polite chap having a very swaive appearance and is a pleasant companion fcr anyone. It has only been during his last year that Bob has paid any particular attention to the cpp s'te sex. And when he fell, he fell with a terrible bang. As we all know. Bob pays particular attention to a certain member of our class and Ruth surely does enjoy the attention given her. Bob also might be considered a good athlete, but it seems that luck was always against him when he was making quite a name for himself. He sure can be termed to go-getting kid and when there was any work to be done for the class. Bob surely did his part. Therefore, we are sure that after leaving C. H. S. he will be quite a success in the business w'orld. And since he has been such a regular fellow, our best wishes of the Class of 1931 goes with him. Charles Stewart McCarron Met 'ttrron” “Hello pal” Orchestra (1, 2, 3. 4); Debating Team (2, 3. 4 » ; Band (1. 2. 3. 4). Here he is, folks, the violinist and typist of the class. When the spirit moves him, Charlie surprises us with his typing ability. Again, upon an inspiration, he can produce some melodious sounds on his violin. Charlie’s chief hobby seems to be that of walking into class late and overwhelming the class with his bright colors, especially his ties. Now, we all wonder. Charles, if you wear them for our benefit or for the benefit of the young lady in the Junior Class. Surely there must be some reason for all this elaborateness of dress. Charlie's chief ambition lies in that of music although he has been a member of the commercial course. We feel sure that he intends to follow up his talents in music

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BLUE AND GOLD Dorothy Barr Smith “Smitty” “Honest?” Fell of Capistrano (2); Jerry of Jericho Road (3) ; Glee Club (2. 3). Stop, look and listen! ! for we have in our midst the very charming. blue-eyed, feminine blond, who is no other than our chatter-box. Dorothy Barr Smith. To look at her, one would never think that she would have enough surplus energy to carry on such an extensive line of chatter as we find Dorothy doing at all times, and she often emphatically reminds the members of the class of their many faults, but even at that we all think a great deal of Dorothy and like her very much. Dorothy is really true to one man whom she generally calls her steady, and therefore it is quite difficult for many of the boys to break in on Dorothy’s regular routine rf social activities. Ask Dick he knows. Dorothy hasn’t fully decided as to what her life career may be. perhaps a singer, perhaps a stenogranher or perhaps the steady will change her mind entirely. At any rate, to you Dot. the .Class of 31 wishes you lots of luck, wealth and hapoiness. Ralph Sponar “Sponny” “Holy Jumpin’s” Basketball (3. 4); Football (1. 2. 3. 4); Orchestra (1. 2. 3, 4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Oh! Doctor (4): Dulcy (4). Never hurry, never worry seems to be the motto of Sponny. He seems to have gained this reputation because of the fact that he ambled into room six just about the time the bell was ready to ring. What a torment to the one who keeps the attendance record. But on the other hand Ralph is full of pep and speed when it comes to going to Norristown with Carter and Light. But then you can’t blame him for that for we hear that it is quite an attraction in Norristown over whom Ralph is very fond of. Who is she Ralph? Don’t keen us in suspense and after we have to guess it we are positive that she must be a blonde. Ralph has proven himself a very good student about the school and has made a name for himself in the athletic circles when it comes to playing football and basketball. Besides that, we have always found him to be a good sport and was always willing to help anyone in the class when called upon to do so. We hear that Ralph's chief ambition is to enter Annapolis, but as yet he hasn’t fully decided what he intends to do but we are sure he will be a great success for the Class of 1931 wishes go with him. Joseph Vincent Sukalski “Joe “Holy Mackerel!” Football (1, 2); Jerry of Jericho Road (3); Oh! Doctor (4). Joe is a studious chap although one cannot call him a book-worm. He is also usually quiet, but he will talk if you wish him to. He is quite a favorite among the opposite sex and does not bother with them much, but we feel that he is not altogether immune from their charms. Beware! Joe. when you fall, don’t let the bump be too hard. Joe’s chief hobby around the school seems to be centered around Tony. And we wonder what he will do after the good-byes are said at C. H. S. and the two of them will have to separate. Don’t worry, Joe, Conshy isn’t that large that you will never see Tony again and we hope that your friendship remains as staunch and true as it did while you were in high school. May you be a success as a commercial worker, and we wish all the luck in the world, and we shall always be ready to give you a boost. Page Thirty-four Anna Suvitsky “Anne” “Believe Me” Oh! Doctor (4); Oratorical Contest (4); Salu-tatorian of Class. Looking at Anne one would never image how much fun she can really be. She is very studious and has obtained the honor of being the saluta-torian of the class. And can she dance, well, I guess. This was proven to us during our last operetta. ”Oh! Doctor, when Anne made quite a name for herself around the school in dancing the snooky dance as it was never danced before. Annie's one aim in life, we hear, is to be a doctor. and we feel sure that with her athletic dancing and her scholastic ability she surely will be a success, because you know a doctor must be qu ck and very intelligent. To you, Anna, the Class of ’31 wishes you all the luck in the world during your college career at the University of Pennsylvania. Richard Thomas Tees “Dick”—“Carrot” “Hi Fellows’ Basketball (2. Manager 3); Track (4); Football (1. 2. 3. 4): Baseball (1. 2. 3. 4); Jerry of Jericho Road (3); Oh! Doctor (4); Blue and Gold Staff (4). Now. here we have it! The happy go-lucky fellow of the class. Dick doesn't seem to have a care in the world and he seems to live for having a good time. He is one of the athletes of our class, and surely does know how to play baseball and football, and in the latter he could always be detected in any scrimmage by his red stocking. He is not only an athlete but is also capable of singing, as was proven to us during the operettas. Do the girls worry him ? ? ? ? No, he worries them! Because the remainder of the time that is left over from athletics, he spends entertaining the opposite sex, especially in Norristown, or talking about them. Since Dick is a good sport, always game, we feel sure that he will succeed in his life’s work, and we all hope that he ’’get's there, and wish him success and happiness. Mildred Edna Traister “Trate” “Gosh” Basketball (2. 3. Captain 4): Jerry of Jericho Road (3); Oh! Doctor (4); Corresponding Secretary of Class (3, 4): Glee Club (1. 2). Behold we have here no other but our tall and stately Mildred, who was captain of the girls’ basketball team. Besides being a star athlete, Mildred also excells in her studies and is known as a good, all-round sport. Mildred is also afflicted with a case of “blushitis. Trate always turns becomingly crimson whenever any attention is drawn to her. But that’s O. K. Trate, it is very becoming and everyone seems to like it. Her one and only ambition, we find, is to be someone's stenographer. We know she'll make good even though she doesn’t chew gum like the perfect stenog of today, and we hope that she will be as popular and successful in an office as she was during her school career. Anthony Nicholas Travagline “Tony” “Hiya-Boyah” Jerry of Jericho Road (3); Oh! Doctor (4). Who is that boy forever and ever talking? No one else but Tony. The class has often wondered how Joe ever stands this terrible line of chatter for you know folks, Tony and Joe seem to be the inseparable two in school. When it comes to pep, Tony sure has plenty of it and