Coplay High School - Coplayite Yearbook (Coplay, PA)

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Class History HE Class of 1927 entered High School as Freshmen in 1924. There were twenty-three members enrolled on that Sep-ember morning. They were as green as any other class of Freshies, and it took them until the middle of the term to become acquainted with the Customs of the High School, and settle down to work. As is usually the case they caused no end of trouble until the end of the term. Among the members there were some who turned out to be excellent athletes, proving wonderful aids to the baseball, basket ball, and football teams. In the fall, as Juniors, only sixteen returned. As Juniors we see that their first year of experience has sobered them up a bit, and they settled down to good hard work from the start. As the year was drawing to a close, fate stepped in and another member was lost to the class. Returning in the fall of 1926 they became dignified Seniors of Coplay High School, carrying themselves with dignity and ruling with iron hands the Freshies and Juniors. As the midyear was soon reached and the remaining fifteen passed, they were all excited about the oratorical contest. Finally this was passed, then came the exams and Commencement, and the Class of 1927 passed out into the world to uphold its high ideals, and honor. May they succeed in all their undertakings and make others as proud of them as Coplay High is, and may their high standard be used as a goal to which other classes might strive to reach. Compiled by-C. J. 28

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LEWIS J. REINHARD Lewis, known to the class as BABES was always an active member of this. that, and everythin He has good music ability, so he played in the orchestra in 2t . but when in his Junior year he became our class president, he dropped the Orchestra He always took a leading part in the plays of 25 and '2b and his good work in that line, won him the distinction of being a speaker in the Oratorical contest. Besides being very ambitious in baseball 26 and 27 basketball ‘2b and 27. and Football ‘27. he als served as President of the Athletic Association and Athletic Editor of the Coplayite Staff. ADELE P. TRANKLEY A girl that is sweet, A girl that is true, ithout her, wonder whatever we'd do” Adele is one of the smallest girls in the class, but we cannot always judge one’s mental capacity by their appearance She achieved much in her school work, having been chosen as Vice President of her class in her Senior year, member of the Glee Club 24, 25. 27 Secretary of Literary Society 25 26 Secretary of Athletic Association 26, 27, and Editor of the Coplayite. She also was an oratorical contest and commencement speaker. Adele’s greatest delight was to make new friends and keep in contact with the old ones. She dreams of the day when she will be head nurse in some large hospital. We hope her dreams will come true. ETHEL M. WARD She’s not very big. we must admit, In Jact she's rather small. But Ethel uas never knoun to quit, And, yes, she's loved by all Ethel certainly is not tall, but then all gcxxJ things come in small package She was one of the most popular girls in the schcx i and a very active member of her class, as she served as Secretary of the Junior class; class reporter of the Coplayite; President of the Senior Class; General Manager of the Subscription campaign; Critic of the Senior Literary Society; Secretary of the Dramatic Club in which she t x k leading parts in the plays, and member of the Glee Club in 24 and 25. Her voice is quite powerful for her size and accordingly she was a speaker in the Oratorical Contest and in the Commencement Exercises. She also took interest in the sch x l paper and was Editor of the Coplayite. Exchange Editor and Editor in Chief of their periodical. We are very proud of her enviable record and hope she will make a success in her future life just as ihc has made in school.

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Activities LITERARY SOCIETY The Junior and Senior Literary Societies rendered interesting and instructive programs during the year. Meeting about twice a month during the entire year, made it possible to afford everyone opportunity to appear on the program at least once, and the talent displayed in various respects was quite plausible. Among the artists in the field of music special mention must be made of the following: Kathryn Farny, on the piano and violin; Pauline Gollatz, in the piano; John Michler, on the violin; Lewis Renhard, on the trombone; Harvey Reinhard, on the violin; Dorothy Anthony on the violin;Marguerite Zeimet, vocal and the piano; Alta Kern, on the violin. The readings by Ethel Ward, Kathryn Farny, Adele Trankley, Dorothy Anthony and Emily Toth; and the orations by John Marks, Robert Meckes, Mervin Frantz and Charles Johnston were quite •forceful. Among our debaters we must always remember Harold Dotter, Kathryn Farny, John Marks, Lewis Reinhard, Arlene Kunkle, Anna Stefany, Robert Clader, Charles Johnston and Louise Gruver. The students used discretion in electing at the beginning of the term the following officers: President, Norwood Morgan; Vice Pres. Mervin Frantz; Secretary, Burnetta Beltz; Critic, Ethel Ward; Pianist, Pauline Gollatz, Asst. Pianist, Kathryn Farny. CARNIVAL AND BAZAAR In November of 1926, the Athletic Association held a Carnival and Bazaar in the new Second Street Garage. Quite a number of donations in the form of refreshments, needlework, etc., helped swell the proceeds. Large crowds appeared both evenings, Friday and Saturday, and showed good spirit by spending freely. PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST The Eleventh Annual Prize Speaking Contest of the Coplay High School, held in the Pastime Thaetre, Thursday Evening, April 7, 1927, went over big.