Coplay High School - Coplayite Yearbook (Coplay, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1925 volume:

The Gopl An Annual Published BY The Senior Glass GOPLAY HIQH SGHOOL GOPLAY, ‘PENNSYLVANIA 1925 The Goplay High School Dedication The Senior Class of the Coplay High School respectfully dedicates this school periodical “The Coplayite” to the faculty as a whole, in appreciation of their loyal guidance and instructions. FA6ULTY Me. William Shetlock Supervising ‘Principal John A. Ruth Languages and History Lionet Facney Orchestra Director Mrs. Amy Scholl DeCjcoot Music Director Annie G. Gonaghan Domestic Science ____Seniors. ELDA A. PETERS “Sport” Elda was the idealist of our class, being one of our most studious members. In Eighth grade she captured the third prize in the P. O. S. of A. contest on “Abraham Lincoln,” and did not hesitate when she had reached the Freshman Class, but got down to real work. In her Junior year she was Treasurer of her class, and Secretary of the Athletic Association. During the last year her supreme efforts were crowned by receiving a first prize in the “Home Lighting Contest,” girl’s prize in the Oratorical Contest, and a place on the honor roll. Besides this she was pianist in the school orchestra, a member of Student Council and Editor of the Coplayite. Elda expects to be a teacher, and we know her diligence, patience, and pleasing personality will guarantee her success. Our best wishes for a successful future will ever be with her. MARGARET U. STEFANY “Chicky” Margaret, the girl of smiles, has gone under the assumed name of “Chicky” for many years; her motto being “Smile and Be Happy.” In spite of the fact that “Chicky” has a weak voice, she certainly can laugh loud, and with regard to music we must admit she certainly can play the Vic-trola splendidly, and perhaps better than any one else in the class, due to the fact that “Practice makes perfect.” We haven’t heard as yet what type of work she will do next year, but whatever she may do we wish her success. She was an active student in her time and was very ambitious. As a result of her hard work, she won a place on the i or.cr group. HELOISE M. MILLER “Petty” Heloise has always been with us in spirit as well as in body. She was a good student, being a student on the honor group, and at the same time served as Secretary of the Glee Club in the Freshman year, as Vice President in the Junior year, and as President in the Senior year. The chief thing that made her a desirable companion was her faith in the old saying, “If ill luck comes your way, remember laughter drives it away.” This she fulfilled perfectly, as we hope she may do with all her dreams, plans, and hopes for the future. HELEN FISHER “Fisher” “Fisher” was one of the jolliest girls of the class, but was never found to waste her time all for fun. We are proud of “Fisher” because she was our champion typist and won a medal for typing. We wish her good luck and expect to hear big things about her. “Fisher” was a member of the Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Critic for Literary Society, one of the Oratorical speakers, and a student on the honor group. WALTER D. STEWART “Wally” Here he is: The little man with the glasses. “Wally” is an ambitions boy, both at work and at play, his motto being “work hard and play hard.” He served as Secretary of the Varsity Club of C. H. S., and is always willing to do his part in anything that comes his way. “Wally” used to be a quiet, bashful boy, but he is beginning to get away from it. He is a member of the baseball team and starred in all other athletic activities. RAYMOND RODGERS “Shiek” This lively fellow has been with us all through our high school career. In his school work he is a “pretty good” student and algebra cannot get the best of him. He fairly eats up the problems. He played tackle on the football squad and an outfielder on the baseball team, holding up his end loyally. He is a whirlwind among the opposite sex and a star at caveman stuff. Raymond has high hopes of being successful and we all wish him the best of luck in all his undertakings. CHARLES F. MORITZ “Charlie” “Charlie,” one of the most popular boys in the High School, has proved himself a worthy student by participating in all school activities, and holding many difficult offices. In our Freshman year, he was President of the class; in the Junior year, Vice President of the Literary Society, and in the Senior year, President; Treasurer of the Varsity Club, Assistant Circulating Manager of the Coplayite, ’24, and Circulating Manager of ’25. He also served as a full-back in football, and in baseball proved himself so conspicuous in featuring as a pitcher that in time we hope and feel sure that he will become a professional player of the American League in the World Series. LEAH LINDENMUTH “Commercial” Leah is a blue eyed blondy. She is very ambitious and very careful in her class work. She is ambitious in class work, and is the same in school activities. She took part in the High School play, was Vice President of the Senior Class, and in her Junior year was a member of the Student Council, a member of the girls’ Glee Club, and President of the Dramatic Club. KENNETH KUNKLE “Tinney” “Tinney” is a very studious boy and is very seldom seen at leisure. During his high school career he was very active, having taken part in several plays and being a member of the Dramatic Club. He is interested along the electrical line, especially in radio, and we hope to see his name in the electrical business in the future. He also starred in athletics, having taken part in football. FLORENCE GEIST “Geisty” Florence Geist, commonly known as “Geisty,” is a very desirable and lovable companion. She is never melancholy, but always wears a smile. One of her well-known hobbies was chewing gum. She always kept her schoolmates well supplied with that article. During her Senior year she was elected Secretary of the class, and performed the necessary duties connected with the office in a dexterous manner. Florence is a good student, and “just loves school,” as she terms it. She expects to continue her work at the Moravian Seminary, in which her classmates of ’25 wish her abundant success. t WILMER E. KUNKLE Dip “Dip” was the tallest member of the class, as well as our “shiekiest” Shiek. However it was not until his Senior year that he paid attention toward the weak- €T SGX. Although “Dip” didn’t take a leading part in the social and athletic functions until his last year, he showed his “stuff on the school eleven and the papers often told of “Stocking-less” Kunkle smashing through the line. In his Junior year, Wilmer was circulation manager of the Coplayite, and was one of the Oratorical contest speakers, besides being a member of the “Varsity Club.” JOHN HORN Horny The artist of our class became a member in 1920. He had hitherto lived at Philadelphia, but some unknown person whom we call Fate directed his footsteps to Coplay. Our first impression of him was that of a quiet boy, but as the years passed he became a gay chum and a cheerful booster. In our Freshman year he held the office of Treasurer. The last two years he featured as a star football player, together with the strenuous task of “catcher” on the baseball team. The years have greatly changed our opinions of him and we are ready to go out of school with him as a companion. ROY NEWHART “Tippy “Tippy” is that bashful boy that entered our class in 1923. At times when things looked blue and dead, he was the one to save the day by repeating some ioke or wittv phrase. Although Roy does not boast of a melodious voice, he says in the future his strong bass voice will be of more value to him, for he intends to become a great orator. I’m sure every one wishes him success. CLARENCE CHRISTMAN “Christy “Oh, he’s little, but he’s wise, He’s a terror for his size.” This young man will not need an introduction, because of his popularity. He has cultivated a winning personality. Although he held no offices and has not taken part in athletics, we are proud of him. “Christy” has studied diligently since his entrance into High School and expects to become an engineer. The Class of 1925 wishes you success in whatever you may undertake. ELWOOD DOTTER “Dotter “Dotter,” as he is often called, hails from Kresgeville. He was very bashful when he came to the town of Coplay, but he soon forgot that. He played baseball in his Junior year and in his Senior year he was all over the diamond chasing the ball. The first year of football for Coplay High School, 1924, found Dotter captain of the team. He showed much skill and was in every fight. He devotes some of his time to the opposite sex but is always in for athletics. GEORGE J. MILLER “Georgie” George Miller, one of the best known among the pupils of the High School, is liked by everybody. In his Freshman year, he was President of the class and member of the Student Council. In the Junior year, he was President of the class and was always looked upon as a leader in all activities. In the Senior year he was President of the Varsity Club, which he helped to form. He took an active part in the Dramatic Club and was manager of the football team. When he was manager of the football team, he was often called “Doc” Miller, because he was alwa—• there when somebody was hurt. He was captain of the baseball team for two years. He always liked to argue and was one of the best debaters in the High School. Glass History I Tt was a bright morning in September that twenty-seven Freshmen entered Coplav High School. We were a group of boys and girls, some noisy and frolicking, others sedate and quiet, all enthusiastic seekers of knowledge. After a few difficulties we got used to the routine of work. We were organized into a class soon after we had taken up our studies. Electing in our Freshman year, George Miller, President; Charles Moritz, Vice President; Margaret Stefany, Secretary, and John Horn, Treasurer. In our Junior year, Ray Newhart, President; Margaret Stefany, Secretary, and Elda Peters, Treasurer. In the Senior year Heloise Miller became President, Florence Geist, Secretary, and Margaret Stefany, Treasurer. These officers were all efficient and capable, for we under their guidance thrived and progressed rapidly. The Orchestra and Glee Club flourished under the support given them by the students of our class. In athletics there were not the greatest honors of the school bestowed upon us, but there was valuable material furnished with which we could organize a Baseball team, and in the Senior year our first Football team. As a result of the progress of Athletics the Senior boys organized a Varsity Club electing as their president, George Miller. Several of our members were also chosen for the “ Coplayite staff. When we attained the dignity of Seniors we took the reins of the school and upheld this dignity with all the honor and respect due it. We tried our best to meet the demands which were put upon us. We have been, and hope we will continue to be an everlasting honor to C. H. S. May we, previously unmindful of our instructors, ever realize the debt we owe them. After bidding a last sad farewell to Coplay High School and our associates there, may we pass into the world as honorable alumni. “Bright stars of Coplay High Shine on. Shine on forever; All aims in our Redeemer lie Until we cross Life’s river.” —Florence Geist. SEVENTH GRADE Left to Right — First Row — Charles Horn, Alvin Rogers, Dorothy Anthony, Bessie Proctor, Dorothy Frickert, Mary Prisnock, Arlene Wolfe, Jerry Neuman. Second Row—Harry Rinker, Louise Gruver, Elda Gernerd, Elizabeth Gross, Cora Lewis, Marguerite Zeimet, Blaine Balliett. Third Row—Martin Mohr, Louise Johnston, Katherine Shettler, Isabel McClenahan, Harvey Reinhard. Foxirth Row—James McGinley, Robert Clader, Reuben Lilly. EIGHTH GRADE Left to Right—First Row—Mervin Frantz, Margaret Rhoades, Eva Moser, Margaret Grow, Rose Nemeth, Anna Prisnock, Ida Rodgers, Anna Stefany, Una Kunkle, Ralph Eisele. Second Roiv—Paul Trively, Johanna Nikolas, Bessie Reppert, Esther Williams, Ethel Stumpp, Helen Rubasky, Arlene Kunkle Henry Shirk. Third Row—Ernest Yandersits, Louis Kovacs, Paul Miller, Harold Lane, Robert Meckes, Barclay Salter. FRESHMEN President ...... Norwood Morgan Vice President ...... Clifford Peters Secretary ...... Matilda Rubasky Left to Right — First Row — John Marks, Burnetla Beltz, Matilda Rubasky, Kathryn Farney, Pauline Gollatz, Evelyn Stewart, Adele Trank-ley, Ethel Ward, John McGinley. Second Row—Myrtle Wolfe, Pauline Appfel, Lawson Kidling, Irma Reifinger, Harold Dotter, Sylvester Frantz. Third Row — Jacob Lausenderfer, Henry Christman, Elmer Lewis, Lewis Reinhard. Fourth Row—Lewis Reinhart, John Marks, James Morgan, Clifford Peters. JUNIORS President .... Vice President .... Secretary and Treasurer Alice Trankley Dorothy Mertz Mary Balliett Left to Right—First Row—Frank Groller, Alice Trankley, Mary Balliett, Dorothy Mertz, Stanley Anthony. Second Row—William McClenahan, Michael Shettler, David Collins, Robert Wehr. Third Roio—George Gernerd, Louis Schaadt, Charles Gernerd. HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Lionel Farney ..... Director Elda A. Peters ..... Accompanist Front Row—Left to Right—Alvin Salters, Alfred Gollatz, Kathryn Farney, Hermina Meixner, Johanna Nicholas, Mary Meixner, Elda Peters. Second Row — Clifford Peters, Charles Moritz, John Marks, Leonard Salters. Third Row—Reuben Lilly, Louis Schaadt, Peter Spaits. VARSITY CLUB Front Row—Left to Right—Clarence Christman, Walter Stewart, William McClenahan. Kenneth Kunkle, Stanley Anthony. Snood Row—Roy T. Xewhard. Elwood Dotter. George Miller. Charles Moritz. John Horn. Third Row—George Gernerd. Prof. George Nicholas (honorary member), Wilmer Kunkle. Prof. John Ruth (honorary member). The Varsity members of the different teams in High School assembled and organized a club. For its name it took Varsity Club. Any C. H. S. graduate that was recognized as a varsity man on any team was allowed admission as a member of the club, on condition that he will obey the by-laws of this organization. The following officers were elected: President - George Miller Vice President - - - - Roy Xewhart Secretary ----- Walter Stewart Treasurer ----- Charles Moritz Messrs. Ruth and Nicholas, members of the faculty, were accepted as honorary members. Th� ' question of raising funds, in form of dues, was considered and action taken. New members will be added after every graduation and further continuation of sports for the varsity graduates will he made possible by the Varsity Club. Twenty-Eighth 'Annual Gommencement Program Music Invocation ..... Rev. t. H. Krick Music Oration—“Our Nation’s Flag” - - Margaret Stefanv Oration—“Germany’s New President” - - Helen Fisher Vocal Selection ..... Senior Class Oration—“Modern Fiction” - - - Elda Peters Music Address ..... Dr. Francis Green Headmaster Pennington Sem. Music Presentation of Diplomas I - - William Shetlock Award of Prize J Supervising Principal Senior Song Benediction ..... Rev. C. C. Miller Music furnished by the High School Orchestra Motto: “We Finish to Begin” Class Colors: Blue and Gold Class Flower: Carnation CLASS OF 1925 Christman, Clarence E. Dotter, Elwood A. Fisher, Helen M. Geist, Florence I. Horn, John L. Kunkle, Wilmer E. Kunkle, Kenneth C. Lindenmuth, Leah K. Miller, Heloise M. Miller, George J. Moritz, Charles F. Newhart, Roy S. Peters, Elda A. Rodgers, Raymond K. Stef any, Margaret U. Stewart, Walter D. Fisher, Helen M. Miller, Heloise M. HONOR ROLL Peters Elda A. Stefany, Margaret U. IIIGII SCHOOL FACULTY William Shetlock, A. M., Supervising Principal J. A. Ruth G. W. Nicholas BOARD OF DIRECTORS R. I. Trankley, President M. L. Gruver Rev. T. H. Krick H. W. Gernerd Dr. J. R. Heller CLASS DAY Selection Welcome Address Class Grumbler Class History Selection Class Prophecy (’lass Presentations History, Prophecy and Presentation Class Will Alma Mater Selection PROGRAM Orchestra Ileloise Miller Charles Moritz Florence Geist Orchestra George Miller Wilmer Kunkle Raymond Rodgers Leah Lindenmuth Class Orchestra ( 'lass Officers President Vice President Secret ary Treasurer Ileloise Miller Leah Lindenmuth Florence Geist Margaret Stefany DRAMATIC CLUB Two plays, “Billy’s Aunt Jane” were presented by the members of the 5th, 1925. The members are as follows: President Vice President Secretary Helen Fisher Heloise Miller Margaret Stef any Kenneth Dunkle Michael Shettler George Miller George Gernerd Louis Reinhard Elda Peters The plays were coached by Mrs. and “The Sewing Society,” Dramatic Club on February Leah Lindenmuth Dorothy Mertz Ethel Ward William McClenahan Clifford Peters Raymond Rodgers Matilda Rubasky Kathryn Farny Evelyn Stewart Alice Trankley Pauline Gollatz Myrtle Wolfe Robert Balliett. STUDENT President Secretary 7th Grade Louise Johnson Alvin Rodgers 8th Grade Una Kunkle Mervin Frantz COUNCIL Prof. William Shot lock Dorothy Mertz High School Dorothy Mertz Elda Peters John Marks Sylvester Frantz EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chirf Asst. Editor-in-Chief Faculty Adviser Elda A. Peters, ’25 Heloise M. Miller, ’25 Mr. John A. Ruth Literary School Notes Exchange Athletics Humor Department Editors Helen Fisher, ’25 Margaret Stefany, ’25 Leah Lindenmuth, ’25 Wilmer Kunkle, 25 Roy T. Newhart, ’25 Business Stake Business and Ad. Manager Circulation Manager Charles Moritz, ’25 Kenneth Kunkle, ’25 LITERARY □ Our Nation’s Flag Every nation has its banner. England has her Union -Jack; France, Italy and Belgium, all have tri-colored flags. We, today, have the stars and stripes. The colonies had always used the flag of England—but in their determination to sever all relations with her, many flags of American design began to appear. In Virginia originated the “rattlesnake,” in Boston the “pine tree,” and in Charleston the “new moon.” Besides these other designs were contemplated. It is evident then, that Congress had a variety of banners to choose from before making a final decision as to what the standard of our nation should be. It decided on the fourth of June 1777, upon the stars and stripes, the union being represented by thirteen stars. When Vermont and Kentucky entered the Union two new stripes were added to our flag, so that by May, 1795, the United States flag had fifteen stripes and thirteen stars. The far-seeing men comprising Congress, must have, even then, comprehended the future for this nation and the impossibility of adding a stripe to the flag for each new state that entered the Union. On April 4th, 1818, therefore, it reduced the number of stripes to thirteen (representing the original union), and made the stars the number of states in the union. A new star was to be added for each new state admitted. The flag now contains forty-eight stars representing the forty-eight states. Yes. The flag represents the forty-eight states—but it should not only REPRESENT the states—it should be a part of the states. A thoughtful mind, when it sees the nation’s flag will not see the flag alone, but the nation itself. In it he will be able to read the government, the principles, the truth, and even the history of the nation. Not another flag, of any nation on the globe, has been sent forth showing such hope for the captive, and such glorious tidings as the stars and stripes. In it men see no rampant lion and fierce eagle, but only light, the significance of liberty, cheer, hope and urgence onward. In the fight at Bunker Hill, those men, brave as they would have withdrawn from their trenches and the deadly fire of the English (handicapped as they were by a poor supply of ammunition) had it not been for the flag, that aroused and kindled in them a strong feeling to perform their duty. When our army, under the brave general, Washington, was driven from its solitary pilgrim-mage through New Jersey, the flag cheered every member. It woke in them a determination for another attempt—a more fruitful one. But, perhaps, the best illustration of what great hope our banner can really arouse, is to turn back to the War of 1812, to Fort McHenry, and Francis Scott Key, and see how the presence of the flag, proudly floating o’er the ramparts gave inspiration to write that remarkable tribute to the flag, THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER. It contains something in those words—Our Flag was still there—which touches the hearts of all true patriots. Knowing the flag to be the spirit of our forefathers, the emblem of our country, as well as our country itself, that kept vigilance and hovered over us in peace or in war, in loss or in triumph, what attitude should we assume toward the flag? Let it be reverent, subdued, and LOYAL. Think of the flag as your nation itself. Let each thread from which it is woven twine about your heart-strings. Respect, uphold and defend it. Be your one prayer, that since it has floated over your cradle, so also shall it float over your grave. If every citizen do this, if every patriot do this—then indeed will there be a greater future for our nation. —Margaret Stefany. (jeurnany’s New ‘President The election of the aged Field Marshall Paul von Hindenburg as President of Germany, was won by a plurality of almost 900,000 votes, and according to the earliest reports, was due mostly to the support given by the stay-at-homes and the women voters. In this race for presidency we find that there were three candidates in the field. Paul von Hindenburg, nominated by the Nationalist-Conservative (Monarchist) coalition; Wilhelm Marx exchancellor, nominated by the combined Centrist-Socialist-Democrat (Republican) parties; and Ernst Thalefman, champion of the Communists, who held the balance of power during the election and brought success to Hindenburg, who was the first President of Germany elected by a popular vote. Paul von Hindenburg, the new President, was born at Posen, Germany, in 1847. He was given a military education and first saw service as a subaltern in the Austrian-Prussian War of 1866. Serving in the Franco-Prussian and World War as well, he was very efficient, but little known to the world before his victory at Tannenburg, during the World war, when he drew the Russian armies into the morasses of the Mazurian lakes and took in one battle more than 40,000 prisoners. He had, however, retired from military life at the age of sixty in 1907, but was recalled to active service when the advance of the Russians made imperative the selection of a commander who knew every foot of East Prussia. Entering into the service once more, Hindenburg after his victory at Tannenburg, became a national hero, and on August 29, 1916, he was made chief of the general staff. At the close of the war, Hindenburg went into retirement from which he emerged reluctantly to enter ihe presidential race, and declared in resisting the attempts to make him a candidate that he was too d, that he could not understand the new generation. However, after refusing three times, he finally yielded on the representation that it was for the cause of his Fatherland. Hindenburg we find is now fast reaching his seventy-eighth year. He is non-political, recognizing no boss but God, having no personal ambitions, and desiring only to serve his country and people. He is to-day, the steadiest old man in Europe. He fears no one. He will favor no person or political party against the interests of his country, and the German people as he sees it. Hindenburg is conservative, deliberative, steady and firm, and has never been stampeded. In the worst disasters of the war, in the calamitous days of November. 1!)18, when everybody lost their heads and the Kaiser deserted the army and stampeded panic-stricken into Holland, the old Field Marshall did not lose his nerve and kept his head. In his extreme age, retaining the alertness of his senses, the keeness of his judgment and balance, Hindenburg is sound for Germany and safe for the world. With these qualifications one is almost forced to believe that peace and Germany are safe in his hands. It seems somewhat out of the ordinary to doubt his honesty, due to the fact that he has already secured release from an oath of allegiance to the Kaiser before lie accepted the nomination, and he can not become President until lie has taken an oath to be loyal to the Weimar Constitution. There is no reason to suppose that he will personally violate his oath, for the statement in his political manifesto that—“It is not the form of the State, but the spirit inspiring it which is decisive,” was doubtless an honest expression of conviction. Those who have been alarmed by his election, fearing that peace will be disturbed, should ask themselves lliis question: Which is the greater danger to the peace of Europe, a strong, steady industrious Germany, with internal authority, capable of maintaining law, order and discipline; or a Germany disrupted, internally weak, a playground of Bolshevik propoganda? Which of these two Ger-manys is most likely to fulfill its treaty obligations and repay its loans and credits? There certainly can be but one honest answer. Tn spite of the fact that there are many unpleasant rumors around about Hindenburg, he states that lie will do all he can to help establish World Peace, but he can not do this without the cooperation of the Allies. —Helen Fisher. Modern Fiction Fiction from the earliest dawn of literature, has been the favorite form of composition. It is a production that depicts .lie lives of imaginary persons, although il speaks of them as if they were real. It aims to portray character and seeks to give a just insight into human nature. It teaches us much concerning history, the customs, habits and manners of the domestic and social life of the people during the age in which the scenes are laid. The record of the best of what the millions of friends of the billions of people of past ages had said, thought and done have been put into the permanent form of books. The pages of our best works of fiction are strewn with wise thoughts and have all the wealth of style lavished upon them. The fiction of today, compared with that of yesterday appeals only to the lowest sentiments of human nature, and is positively not fit to be placed into the hands of young people to read. On the other hand, we have men and women who have written books on fiction which appeal to the noblest sentiments of the human heart, that teach a lesson in history, mechanical arts, and in the world of nature, which are written in exquisite language, in elegant style and in a healthy moral tone. Let us cultivate a taste for the master-minds of all fine arts and ages, and we will profit largely by it. What then, shall be said of the exclusive reading of poor fiction; that fiction of today. The circulation of popular novels has advanced by leaps and bounds of late year.;. Sensational methods of advertising have had some share in this, no doubt, but along with the large sales of novels has come the falling-off in the sales of other books. Any book-seller will admit that people buy fewer books of solid merit than they bought twenty years ago. This is surprising, especially considering the assertions constantly made as to the increasing avidity of the public for instruction. Certain classics, of course, have a steady sale, though even in their case it is diminishing. There is at present a dwindling of our great literary productions, although the inspiration of our country and its history is great, our work in the field of letters is a promise rather than an achievement. It has been well said that the characters of people may be judged by the manner in which they spend their leisure moments, and since fiction is read primarily for the sake of amusement we should read only the very best, for in so doing we will remain young in spirit, no matter how old we may be in years. Familiarity with the best literature is today almost a necessity in any training, even the most technical which aims at the highest success. Character and breadth of mental reach become steadily of greater practical importance; and for enlarging the mental view, for nourishing that imagination which is the creative force in practical affairs as in all other human work, no other training can rival the wonderful study of literature. This mental flexibility can only be attained through the help of reading; not, however, the type that literally Hood our book markets today and are not worth the paper upon which they are printed. The world, in general, would not think of including Milton’s works as studies essential to the training of a mechanical engineer, nor would it understand that poetry is fairly part of the technical education of a chemist. Yet more and more clearly are educators coming to realize this, practical men to appreciate it, and technical schools to recognize it in their courses of study, and today the call is for men who, without ceasing to be practical and level-headed have yet the breadth and power which come from the best all-round mental training. Since the thoughts of the master minds of all ages are transmitted to us in the form of books, and these books are the embodiment of the souls of millions of friends, let us grapple the greatest of these friends to our hearts with hooks of steel, for by reading alone, do we acquire all our knowledge after our school days are gone. We should, therefore, select our reading matter as we do our friends, for they teach us the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Now, my friends, it is my duty to say farewell. We love to linger over the well-beloved scenes of our long years of toil and pleasure but duty calls us into other fields. To the teachers who have guided our youthful steps along the intellectual highway and taught us how to avoid many pitfalls, we extend our heartfelt thanks. In after years when we have wandered far from the scenes of our early training, we will ever remember and I m sure with increasing appreciation, the great part you have had in our lives. We wish each of you many years of health and usefulness and if we ever meet on the great highway of life, I assure you, you will meet true friends. To the school board who so carefully looked out for our physical comfort as well as our intellectual growth, we extend our warmest thanks. The best wishes of our graduating class will always be with you. To the Junior Class, who will next year take ur place, I bid you welcome and hope that you will appreciate the opportunities offered and make even a better record than your immediate predecessors. May good fortune smile on you and bring every happiness. Classmates, since early childhood some of us have moved along the same pathway. Many who started with us years ago did not reach the goal. The faithful few have kept on and today are the honored ones at these exercises. During all the coming years of life, we will look back to the companions we have had in our high school days. We will form new acquaintances and have other friends but never again can we have companions standing in the same relationship as we stand now. May every happiness be yours and may success crown your every effort. —Eeda Peters. ATHLET16S BASEBALL TEAM Front Roto—Left to Right—Frank Groller (score-keeper), Walter Stewart, Stanley Anthony, Roy T. Newhard (score-keeper). Second Row—Secretary George Gerncrd, Norwood Morgan, Elwood Dotter, John Horn (Student Manager). Third Row—Charles Moritz, Louis Schaadt, Prof. John Ruth (coach), Charles Gernerd, Raymond Rodgers, George Miller (captain). f FOOTBALL TEAM Left to Right—First Row—Harold Dotter, Clarence Christman, Roy Newhart, Elwood Dotter, Robert Clader, Reuben Lilly. Second Row — George Gernerd, Charles Gernerd, Clifford Peters, William McClenahan, Stanley Anthony, Kenneth Kunkle. Third Row—George Miller, Charles Moritz, Raymond Rodgers, Wilmer Kunkle, Louis Schaadt, John Horn, Mr. George W. Nicholas (coach). ATHLETICS This being the baseball season, ('. II. S. lias again organized a baseball team and arranged a schedule which has been tlie largest ever played. This schedule has been arranged only through hard work by the baseball manager and coach. In previous years athletics had not been recognized in our schools, but with the coming year we have developed in our boys an athletic spirit, and as a result aided in putting Coplay on the map. We hope in years to come, the following classes will appreciate the opportunities offered them and push athletics to the limit. Support your school and be faithful to it; athletics being one of the best ways to do so. The result of the games already played are: April 7 Emaus II. S. Lost April 9 Whitehall II. S. Lost April 15 Northampton II. S. Won April 16 Coopersburg II. S. Won April 21 Fountain Ilill II. S. Won April 25 Palmerton II. S. Lost May 2 Fountain Hill II. S. Lost May 8 Slatington II. S. Lost May 12 Slatington 11. S. Lost May 13 Fountain Hill II. 8. Won May 15 Coopersburg II. S. Lost May 20 Northampton II. S. Won May 21 Coplay Semi-Prof. Won May 23 Palmerton II. S. Lost The games to be.played in the near future are as follows: May 27 Emails Home J une 5 Catasauqua Away June 10 Catasauqua Home The C. H. S. extends their hearty thanks to those people who have aided them in making this year one of the most successful years of C. II. S. in athletics. To the Tiger A. A. for the use of their gridiron, last football season; to the Gallia Silk Mill, for the use of their grounds for a baseball diamond; to J. S. Ringer (milkman), for his kind offer of his trucks in conveying the players to different localities when games were to be played; to Mr. Farney, orchestra director, for the presentation of a baseball for winning a game; to Mr. Burton Bigley, for presentation of his personal bat, which he considered a useful tool for our high school team; and to Mr. Burke (baker), for the use of his car to convey the players to their destinations. To these people we heartily extend our thanks and appreciation. HUMOR •'Mr. Ruth: “Smoking, hey?” Mr. Nicholas: “No, Camels.” ‘Why is a woman unlike a mirror, Jasper?” “You know best Osbert.” “A mirror reflects without speaking and a woman speaks without reflecting.” Drunk: “Say B-B-Bill, I lost my balance.” Passed Out: “W-W-Well, let’s go back and look for it.” F. G. ’25: “The time of chivalry is past.” W. K. ’25: “No, it isn’t; don’t we still have ladies’ nights?” Sandwich—An unsucessful attempt to make both ends meet. H. M. ’25: “ Vould you luf me more if I vos only half as fal ?” S. F. ’27: “Ach, no, den I could only lof half as much.” Bay rum does not cause bay windows. 7 Never count your chickens before they are hatched—you might get a rotten break. J. H. ’25: “If I should kiss you would you call for help?” D. M. ’26: “Do you think you’d need help?” Gobbs: “How long have you been married, old timer?” Dobbs: “Let me see. I have been wearing this suit three years —or is it four?” J Lives there a man With tongue so tied Who hasn’t to His wifie lied? To shield himself He tried this stall: “That’s whitewash, dear, From off the wall!” “Where are you going, daughter?” “Downstairs to get some water.” “In your nightgown?” “No, in this pitcher.” You can wander in the United States, but you must go to Italy to Rome. Ray L. ’25 Sir: I am a professor in the College of Clapboardstettle and am a graduate of the Coplay High School. I am giving you some usef- 1 advice and I hope you will try to live up to it. I wish you would become more serious and lay all joking aside. Heloise should use something to get thinner. Wilmer Kunkle should let the opposite sex go alone. “Linny” Kunkle should grow up. “Christy” should stop curling his hair or he will become bald-headed. “Wally” Steward should use freckle remover. Leah Lindenmuth should dye her hair so she will set something on fire. Since candy is not good for health, Helen Fisher should stop eating it. Elwood Hotter should play more football so as to straighten his nose. John Horn should not walk to the lower end of Second Street so often because it will cost the borough too much money to fix the street. George Miller should exercise his uncle’s pony or else he will die of old age. Florence Geist should stop chewing chewing gum or else she will get lockjaw. Margaret Stefany should stop giggling or else she will have to use more Smith Brothers’ Cough Drops. Elda Peters should buy a victrola to save herself the trouble of playing the piano. “Charlie” Moritz should sell his dog because there are enough trees on Front Street with bark. Raymond Rodgers should get fly paper so that when he plays ball he can hold the ball. I mentioned something about everybody and be sure that you tell them so that they can do what I told them. Everlastingly yours, RALPH ’21. REMOTE CAUSES OF MY QUITTING SCHOOL 1. Too many good looking girls. 2. Class dues too much. 3. Lost too much sleep studying at night. 4. Couldn’t eat enough in school. 5. Not enough snap courses. 6. Couldn’t pronounce the names of my studies. 7. Didn’t like the teachers. 8. Had to get up too early. 9. Didn’t have a chance. IMMEDIATE CAUSES FOR MY QUITTING SCHOOL 1. Expelled. 2. Flunked out. 3. I quit. 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