Coplay High School - Coplayite Yearbook (Coplay, PA)

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Not wishing to be outclassed by the classes which preceded us, on June 4th we decided that we would buy a fountain for the school. This will be placed in front of the main building, there to stand as a memorial to the class of 1912. The time now draws to a close when we exist as a class and friendships made during our school days must be severed. e are joining the ranks of the multitude of graduates who are about to ascend the ladder of life. And yet, anxious as we are, to begin the ascent, it is not without regret that we leave these halls where our instruction for life was given and where so many happy days were spent in the acquisition of this instruction. The ladder stands before us and we are at the bottom of it. Just how far up we, the members of this class of 1912, will reach depends upon our own efforts, as is so beautifully expressed by the poet: The heights by great tnen reached and kept Were not attained by sudden (light; But they, while their companions slept, Were toiling upward in the night. —Longfellow. Kenneth Jennings Scott. '9

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settled down, but after this week was over the work proceeded smoothly, helped along by gentle reminders usually given on Tuesday morning (the morning after Monday night). This term, on Fair Day, we were honored in having with us Governor Harmon, of Ohio, who gave us a short address in Chapel. At Thanksgiving time we spent a short vacation at home. The next week, the crowning event of this term Philo anniversary was held. The performers, in their discussion of “Life,” showed their great ability and thus gained honor for the society and the class of 1912. But fall term could not last forever, and therefore on December 2 2d a merry bunch of students wended their way homeward. After a pleasant vacation of ten days, judging by the number of colds, we returned to our books, assuming more of the dignity of Seniors, since 1912 was here. If we considered our programs heavy in the fall term we faced twelve weeks more of hard work. But the weeks passed and with them came Keystone anniversary, the most important event of this term. The discussion of the life of that celebrated novelist, Charles Dickens, was a rare treat. As a remembrance of this great night, a beautiful bust of the author was given to the school. Our lecture course this year had been exceptionally good and the entertainment on February 24th (five days before the rarest date on the calendar) was being looked forward to with great interest, especially by the girls who, when Opportunity knocked, were eager to open the door. But alas! fondest hopes were blasted and engagements were suddenly broken. It was during this term that death removed one of our brightest and most esteemed members, thus reducing our class to an even 200. On the basketball floor the boys of 1912 often distinguished themselves by gaining victories for Normal. But the weeks sped on, bringing us to the close of winter term on March 22d. There is always more interest in the homestretch of a race than at any other time. With such a feeling of interest we returned on April 1st to start on the homestretch of our Normal career. The road, however, was not smooth, but had its “ups” and “downs.” But do not think that all our time was spent at lessons. The campus and the tennis courts were favorite places of recreation, while on the baseball diamond many a hard-fought game was ours. On Field Day the Seniors did their part toward making this day a success. 18

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Jacob Henry Adam, Florence Reber Ahn, R. D. i, Virginsville. Adam the goodliest man of men since horn His sons, the fairest of her daughters Eve.—Milton. How long still will you be asleep? Wake up! Here’s Adam! The first man in the history of the world and the first man in our history, book up and praise him, all ye his sons and daughters. Adam was created some time after the lower animals, so he grew and waxed strong. His native schools failing to furnish him with enough knowledge “ to subdue the earth and have dominion over it,” he came to Keystone. How well he improves his time and opportunities in class, in V. M. C. A., and in society. In faithfulness and piety Jacob of old alone equals him. Gentlemen, take notice and, ladies, beware; for our Adam never was persuaded by Eve, nor by any of her charming daughters. For forty weeks, both day and night, he suffered under their smiles and frowns, yet remains staunch and strong. Adam will go forth, filling thirsting souls from the fountain of knowledge. May he ever be successful, ever be faithful, ever be happy, but not always be alone; for “it is not good for man to be alone.” Route i, Bernville. Good nature and good sense must ever join.—Popis. Florence Reber Ahn was born at Strausstown, Pa., September 17th, twenty-five years ago. Her childhood was spent in Strausstown, where she began her school work. After completing her course there she taught one year, and finding success as a teacher she decided that teaching should be her future work unless some one would beg her to do his cooking all his life. Thus she came on to K. S. N. S. in 1910 to prepare for the great work. During the two years here she was a hard worker and a good girl. She is a member of the Philomathean Society. 20