Coplay High School - Coplayite Yearbook (Coplay, PA)

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Class History It was on a beautiful September morning in the year of 11)2:5 that thirteen jolly students were admitted into the Coplay High School as Freshmen. As we all eagerly looked forward to a bright and prosperous future, we immediately settled down to good hard school work. During our Freshman year, however, there were numerous difficulties that confronted us, which in spite of our ignorance at that time we soon conquered. Thus we opened our High School career with a vow that we would do our best at all times. Although we may not have properly lived up to this vow, we tried our very best to do so. After we were fairly organized, our first year passed almost before we were aware of it and when our class enrolled the following term only eleven students returned to take up the tasks which were put before us in the Junior year. As Juniors our class flourished and by putting forth every effort we soon obtained an exceptionally fine reputation. Thus our second High School term soon glided away. At the opening session of our third or final year in Coplay High School, the remaining members of the class, which still numbered eleven, came in contact with one another as a class for the last time. Again we spent most of our time in hard school work. However, we must admit that, like all High School pupils, we also submitted to some recreation. Our motto was, “Work hard while you work; play hard while you play, and be healthy and happy.” During our entire High School career we are glad to say that we accomplished quite a few things of which we are very proud. As the classes in previous years, we faithfully extended the publication of our school paper, “The Coplayite.” However, this time we issued the paper in an entirely different form, as you already understand. We made Ihis change for we believed that something new would better meet with the approval of the subscribers. Then again we must state that because of the activeness on the part of many of the boys, a Basketball and Baseball team were successfully organized. Most of us also took part in Dramatics and as a result of the very fine material furnished we put forth before the public one of the finest plays ever presented by the Coplay Dramatic Clubs. And now, lastly, we are going to take this opportunity to heartily thank the faculty as a whole and those who may have instructed us in any way for a successful future, for we realize the vast debt which we owe you. Therefore we bid you all a most affectionate farewell as we slowly pass out as graduates of the C. II. S. into the great world, where no doubt many opportunities are awaiting us. —M. J. SIIETTLER.

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LOUIS H. SCHAADT “Butch” “Butch.” one of the most popular youths among the weak sex of our High School, really has led an exceptionally fine High School career. During h's Junior year he served as Vice President of the Literary Society and as President in his Senior year. He was also Captain of the ’26 basketball team and a member of the varsity club. He took a great interest in athletics — starred in football, basketball and baseball. In baseball his spectacular catches in the outfield will never be forgotten by the many High School rooters. Besides this he also has the distinction of being one of the oratorical contest speakers. MARGARET B. GEORGE “Marge” This extremely studious girl came to us in the fall of H125. She is bright and merry and full of amiable qualities, but oh, beware, her temper; it rises suddenly, sometimes when least expected. You may think the boys are no attraction to “Marge,” but there is where you make a mistake. It appears that her favorite is a good looking Senior. She was a member of the Dramatic Club and also Vice President of our class. FRANK GROLLER “Frankie” Frank is the little fellow of our class, however, we cannot always judge one’s mental capacity by his appearance. During his Junior year at High School, Frank was only known as a hard worker and an earnest student. He has a love for art and there his light seems to shine. He has always been loyal to his class, society and the school. On more than one occasion when someone failed to perform his part, Frank consented bravely to act as substitute. Success is yours, Frank.

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Twenty-ninth Annual Commencement PROGRAM Music Invocation .... Oration—“Italy’s Dictator” Music Oration — “Modernism” Oration — “Russia’s Problem” Music Address Music Presentation of Diplomas Award of Prizes Benedict ion Senior Soil Rev. C. C. Miller -Alice Trankley Margaret George Dorothy Mertz Rev. B. II. Hart William Shetlock Siipervisiny I’rincipul Rev. T. II. Krick Music furnished by High School Orchestra MOTTO: “Climb though the rocks be rugged” CLASS FLOWER: Red Carnation CLASS COLORS: Garnet and Gold CLASS OF 1!)2G Anlbony, Stanley E. Balliet, Mary A. George, Margaret B. Gernerd, Charles G. Gernerd, George M. Groller, Frank Mertz, Dorothy II. Schaadt, Louis II. Shettler. Michael J. Trankley, M. Alice Wehr, Robert J. George, Margaret B. HONOR ROLL Trankley, M. Alice Mertz. Dorothy II.