Coplay High School - Coplayite Yearbook (Coplay, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1930 volume:

Compliments of Coplay Cement Mfg. Co. COMPLIMENTS Coplay Garage and OF Electric Service • Eagle Hotel WILLYS-SIX AND WILLYS-KNIGHT m Fine Motor Cars Second and Hohl Sts., Front and Coplay Sts., Coplay, Pa. Coplay, Pa. Lyric Theatre M. L. GRUVER GENERAL NORTHAMPTON, PA. MERCHANDISE VITAPHONE AND WE SELL THE MOVIETONE LAUNDRY QUEEN Electric Washer Our Motto: The Best is None Too Good. THIRD STREET COPLAY PHONE 7648 Conrad Studio Photographs LIVE FOREVER 213 NORTH TWELFTH STREET ALLENTOWN, PA. School Supplies and Stationery Paper for Every Purpose Kemmerer Paper Company 355-357 HAMILTON STREET Allentown, Pa. COHEN’S DRY GOODS Burke’s Steam Bakery AND SHOE STORE Try Our Rye Bread To-day “The Family Outfitter” BREAD - CAKES PIES Front Coplay Sts. Coplav Coplay SCHAFFER’S Compliments ECONOMY STORE of General Merchandise Hower’s Hotel 51 Second St. Coplav Front St. Coplay RICHARD KLEIN Jacob S. S. Ringer Tailor Milk and Cream Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing For Ladies and Gents Tuberculin Tested - Pasteurized Suits Made to Order CHEESE AND BUTTER 2nd Coplay Sts. Coplay Coplay PHONE 536 Sillies Eisele Motor Co. A. H. Schaffer Son INCORPORATED CO AL 2nd Coplay Sts. Sand, Cement and Coplay, Pa. Cgeneral Hauling SALES AND SERVICE 21 So. 4th St. Coplav, Pa. Coplap ikfjool As We Graduated As We Entered Dedication S3 To those unselfish and all-sacrificing benefactors of the Class of 1930, our parents, whose personal interest and confidence in us, and whose untiring efforts to secure the best for us in the way of equipment, facilities, and instructors, have made possible our happy and profitable career in Coplay High School, this book is lovingly dedicated. Patron List Balliett, Mrs. Robert Balliett, Mrs. Sherwood Battenfield, Mrs. Henry Dungan Fry Eisle, Mr. Mrs. Charles Fisher, Miss Helen M. Fogle, L. Katherine George, Robert F. Johnston, Mrs. George Johnston, Mrs. William Kennel, Mrs. Edwin Knerr, Mr. Mrs. Calvin Kramer, Miss Grace Kunkle, Mrs. Edwin Leh, Miss Matilda C. Lentz, Mrs. Herbert Lilly, Mr. Mrs. Milton Lindenmuth, Miss Leah Meckes, Mr. Elmer Miller, Mrs. Alexander Miller, Miss Heloise M. Peters, Mrs. Amos Peters, Mrs. Stanley Reinhard, Mr. Frank Rogers, Mr. Claude Salters, Mr. Mrs. Cyrus Schaadt, Mrs. Harry Schlicher, Mrs. Harry Ward, Mr. Warren Yellen, Mr. Daniel MR. WILLIAM SHETLOCK, Ph.B.. A.M. Superv'sing Principal of the Coplay Public Schools Ph.B., Muhlenberg College, 1917. A.M., Columbia University, 1920. Supt. Dip. Columbia University, 1920. BOARD OF EDUCATION E. S. Meckes, Pres. W. C. Ward, Vice Pres. R. I. Trankley, Sec. M. L. Gruver, Treas. H. D. Battenfield Faculty MISS SARAH HELLER Commercial HARRY STECKEL Music and Orchestra Junior High School Faculty MISS GRACE KRAMER Mathematics and Latin MISS FANNIE HORN English and History MISS A. C. CONAGHAN Geography and Domestic Science Seniors CLASS OFFICERS President ------ Charles Johnston Vice President ------ Harvey Rein hard Secretary ...... Marguerite Zeimet Treasurer............................- Harry Rinker COPLAYITE ANNUAL STAFF Editor in Chief Assistant Editor Athletic Forensic Literary School Note Humor -Business Manager Faculty Advisor Charles Johnston Louise Gruver Harvey Reinhard Louise Johnston Dorothy Bennett - Dorothy Frickert Alvin Rogers Harry Rinker Kermitt Gregory Class Motto—Now we launch, where shall we anchor? Class Flower—White Carnation. Class Colors—French Blue and Cream. Class History HE Class of 1930 entered Coplay High School in 1926 as one of the greenest bunch of Freshies ever to darken the doorway of that institution. But never let it be said that they were green long, for before the Mid-years were over, this Memorable Class was riding high on the waves of good will and popularity. This was due to the fact that the class was one which concentrated whole-heartedly on whatever it undertook; thus the first semester was one of studies. Later in the year, sports and other school activities were taken up, and the members won themselves no end of praise. Of course do not make the mistake of thinking that they were angels; indeed they weren’t;—instead, they were no end of trouble to the teachers, and many a headache was blamed on them. Thus it was that the first milestone, or year was passed with colors flying. Entering on our second year, we were lots wiser and better fitted to carry our increasing responsibilities and, as before, “history repeated itself,” and we find more laurels being added to the trophies of the Class of '30, moreover at the close of the term, “our gang” passed the “snags” (exams.) again, without a mishap. Our third year was but a repetition of the second, with our responsibilities becoming still heavier. Again the class found itself well to the front in everything, even deeds of mischief. Our educational abilities had been increased, and our school work was above reproach. Prepare to shed your tears, Oh teachers, for the eve of graduation draws nigh! No longer shall the all gracious members of the Class of ’30 grace the portals of C. H. S. as students, but shall go forth into the world to uphold the age old traditions of C. H. S. As the day of our leave-taking draws near, we look back, and sadly recollect how quickly this last year has flown. It seems but yesterday that we entered this institution of learning, dear old C. H. S., green and bewildered; yet today we leave it dignified and honored, looked up to by the under class men as holders of a coveted position. It seems almost unbelievable; yet it is true. Let us hope that the good we have done may long live after us, and that the evil we have done may be buried. Coplay High School, our honored Alma Mater, and all our glorious past, we bid you fond “Adieu.” CLASS POEM c ) The Plod” There are many types of people in this world of ours, Some choose a road that is rugged and steep, Some walk a path of flowers. Yes, there are many types of people in this world of ours But the prizes of life are not given To those whose road is flowers. Some carry their burden lightly, They climb the hill with a grin, They place their goal at the top of the hill, Their hearts are set to win, And their feet keep time with the music Of the merry song they sing. These people are the “plodders,” The winners of life’s game; No hardships can detain them, Neither tempest nor the rain. They know what they want and they get it, They have everyth.ng to gain. Their brothers are those who grumble, Who don’t take part in the race, And they find that they are losing Because they can’t keep up the pace Of those who started in plugging when the race was first begun, Nor did they march with the music Of the song that was being sung. For twelve long years we have been marching And at last we’ve reached the top. Some dropped occasionally from us But we never dared to stop. No, not t 11 the hill we had conquered. Till we reached the very top Did the class of ’30 falter, No, nor shall we ever stop. D. B., ’30. Thirty-third Annual COMMENCEMENT Coplay High School Tuesday evening, June 10th, 1930 EIGHT O’CLOCK HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Coplay, Pa. PROQRAMME Invocation.............................Rev. T. H. Krick Music Oration—“The Home and the Nation” - - Dorothy Bennett Oration—“The Schoolboy—The Father of Tomorrow” Charles Johnston Oration—“The Schoolgirl—The Mother of Tomorrow” Louise Gruver Music Address ------ Dr. John H. Hyde Music Presentation of Diplomas Awarding of Prizes.....................Wili am Shetlock Supervising Principal Alma Mater Benediction............................Rev. T. H. Krick Music Furnished by High School Orchestra HONOR ROLL Charles W. Johnston Louise D. Gruver Dorothy M. Bennett “Dot” “When laughter is ringing in the air You can be sure, Dorothy is there.” A Dot is usually placed at the end of a thought but that is just where our Dot differs from all the others. This popular miss always found time for fun but you can be sure she never neglected her studies. This is proven by the fact that she is a very brilliant Stenog, being the best girl typist in our High School. Then too there is her debating ability, shown by her two years of successful debating, bringing about victories for her Alma Mater which would not have otherwise resulted. Dorothy’s aim is to be “Somebody’s Stenog.” The class of 1930 wishes you success Dot. Commercial. Member of Coplayite Staff, 10. Oratorical Contest, 11. Debating, 11, 12. Associate Editor of the Annual, 12. Dorothy M. Frickert “Dot” She’s full of laughs and giggles, She has a heart that’s true. Each girl she meets receives a smile, Hut every boy gets two. Take a bundle of mirth, add a pinch of kindness and flavor it with friendship and that’s our “Dot.” Dot has proven herself to be a very important factor in the Senior “gang.” She was in on every one of its many tricks and when punishment came she stood by the rest like a good soldier. Aside from her frolicsome moments, Dot found time for study and due to this she has become a very proficient Stenog., also being one of those to skip a grade. Some day Dot hopes to be “Somebody’s Stenog” and we know she will succeed. Here’s luck and happiness. Commercial. Oratorical Contest, 11. Dramatics, 10, 11, 12. Sec. Athletic Association, 10. Associate Editor of the Annual, 12. Elda A. Gernerd Elda with the eyes that smile And lips that are laughing all the while. Elda spent all of her school days in Coplay, as the majority of us did and was one of the few to skip a grade during her school career, thus making possible an early graduation. Despite the fact that Elda is the best giggler of the class and that she has already been affected by the strange disease called love, she is not negligent in her studies. We’ve often heard it said that you can only do one thing at a time—but truth is stranger than fiction. Though we are not nositive of Elda’s undertakings after she makes her debut into the outside world, we think that she will end up by being “Somebody’s Stenog,” and we know that she will be a good one. Here’s wishing her success. Commercial. Elizabeth C. Gross “Hetty” Blithesome and Kay, All throuRh the day.” Naturally the class of ’30 would not be complete without this jolly lass, with her bright philosophical attitude toward her studies. Betty, who hails from Slatedale, entered the Coplay Schools in her second year. However, she did not become a member of our class, until in the seventh year, after receiving a double promotion. Of course Betty is one of Coplay High’s few experienced drivers. She has given the girls so many thrills with her Ford that they are really considering taking out Life Insurance policies. As yet, Betty’s masculine affinity has not succeeded in inducing her to chew gum. “Betts” is undecided as to what she intends to study next year, but she thinks it will be Dental Hygiene. Whatever she undertakes the class of 1930 extends their heartiest wishes to her for success. Academic Course. Dramatics, 10, 11. DebatinK, 11. Oratorical Contest, 11. Treasurer of Class, 10. Secretary of Class, 11. Louise I). Gruver “Kelly” Quiet, studious and obedient—that’s Kelly in school; When not—“Do unto others as they do unto you” is her Golden Rule. Behold! the brains of the Senior Class. “Kelly” is a very quiet girl, and devotes most of her time to studying. But if there’s a good time to be had, Kelly can always be counted on. Kelly also played an important part in many school activities. That she has the ability and can use it is sure. We recall she was one of the “Lucky Nine” who were able to skip a grade, and to her credit, she made good, choosing the Academic Course during her stav at C. H. S. Louise expects to become a Mathematic and Social Science teacher, and with her “flying” start we know she’ll pull through. Success and good luck, “Kelly.” Academic Course. DebatinK, 3, 4. Oratorical Contest, 3. Dramatics, 2, 3, 4. Basketball, 3, 4. President Student Council, 4. Class Secretary, 2. Class Vice President, 1. Literary Society President, 2. Literary Society Secretary, 1. Coplayite Staff (Annual) 4. Charles W. Johnston “Shorty” Sometimes he’s happy, sometimes he’s blue. His disposition depends on who 111 Shorty as he is known to almost all of the class is a hail fellow—well met. He toils not, but boy how he does spin, especially on the Football field. However don’t get the idea that “Shorty” is a poor scholar, not at all, he is an honor student as well as an all around athlete and good fellow. “Shorty’s” pastime consists of driving Essex’s and motorcycles, though he also seems to think a lot of Ford coupes (oh-oh)! Shorty expects to become a “saw bones” eventually after he leaves school and the class of ’30 wishes him good luck. Leb’ Whohl Herr Johnston, Coplay High will miss you. Academic Course. Football, 9, 11, 12. Basketball, 9, 10, 11, 12. Baseball, 9, 10, 11, 12. DebatinK, 11, 12. Dramatics, 9, 10, 11, 12. Student Vice President, 11. Student Council, 9, 10. Class President, 9, 10, 11, 12. Coplayite Staff, 10. Editor in Chief Annual, 12. Louise S. Johnston “Pussyfoot” Always full of fun and zest Let her picture tell the rest. Louise’s motto seems to be, “Laugh and the world laughs with you,” and her sense of humor is certainly something to marvel at. As an actor Louise has few equals being-able to carry character parts to perfection. We think Louise would make good at music for she certainly can tickle the keys, but she prefers to take up Home Economics. She takes a peculiar interest in Muhlenberg and would like to continue her study there, but as that is impossible she is undecided where to go. But no matter where she goes we know she will prove herself as worthy a classmate as she did here. Academic Course. Student Council, 9. Oratorical Contest, 11. Debating 11. Dramatics 10, 11, 12. Vice President of Class 9, 11. Orchestra, 10. Associate Editor of the Annual, 12. Isabel S. McCIenahan “Irish” Always lauKhing, niver sad. Just Kiris like this, make men ko mad. Isabel, with her auburn hair and Irish eyes, is a girl you’d love to meet, and a pal that can’t be beat. She’s here; she’s there; she’s everywhere. If laughing and smiling were money, “Irish” would be worth a fortune, because she is always looking on the sunny side of life, and her smile and good nature have made her one of our most popular girls. She is an active member of the Commercial Class, showing a great interest in typing and shorthand. “Irish” has but one ambition, in which the class of ’30 wishes her the greatest success, and that is in some day being an Army Lieutenant’s private Secretary. With Isabel’s departure goes our reluctant “farewell.” 'Commercial. Dramatics, 10, 11, 12. Cheer Leader, 12. James M. McGinley “Jim” or “Homer” We shall remember him in the past As the tallest in the Senior Class For the work that he has done And the battles he has won.” James M. McGinley, born, educated and reared in the toughest Concrete section of America, has brought much fame to Coplay High School, and the Class of 1930 by his presence. “Jim” or “Homer” as he is better known to C. H. S. students and followers of Athletics in this section, stands 0 ft., 3 in. in his stocking feet and is a specimen to be proud of. He was a shining star in the sports of C. H. S., and no athletic team would be complete without Jim. His loss will certainly be keenly felt. As far as we have been able to make out, Jim is all set to enter Prep School on a scholarship and believe me that’s no little accomplishment on Jim’s part, and the school and Class of 1930 are proud to claim him as one of their own. Commercial Course. Football, 9, 10, 11, 12. Baseball, 9, 10, 11, 12. Basketball, 9, 10, 11, 12. Dramatics, 12. Rose Marie Mills “Rosie” Little in stature, hut not in mind. Gentle, loving, and exceedingly kind.” This fair lass, upon whom you now gaze, first entered the portals of the Coplay High School to join us in our Freshman year. At first, she was shy and demure, but she soon became acquainted, and is now a trustworthy friend to all, and those who know her well realize how far reaching this friendship can be. “Rosie,” somehow has no interest in the opposite sex, as she thinks she can spend that time in practicing her shorthand and typing, in which she is one of the most accurate of her class. Her one ambition is to be a commercial teacher in which the class of ’30 wishes her the best of luck and bids her “Adieu.” Commercial Course. Cheer Leader, 12. Dramatics, 12. Har ey F. W. Reinhard “Sheik” I do not what I ought, what I ought not, I do. And rest secure upon the thought that luck will bring me through. If you hear any of the fairer sex talking about a certain tall dark haired, somebody, you can rest assured they mean our Sheik. Sheikie. it seems has the had habit of staying out too late nights, and this coupled with the flraf fact that he is an assistant Milk Man, caused ■ him to develop a tendency for sleeping in Class. Sheikie is a valuable asset to our Class as well as to Coplay High School. Besides be-ing a debater of some note, a member of the Orchestra, and Dramatic club, he is also quite 5ST Jan athlete, and his graduation will leave quite a hole in the athletic teams of C. H. S. to lie starred in Football, Basketball, and Wg MWw. Jjgb Success and best of luck to you “Sheikie,” WBm f we know you've got it in you to make C. II. S. Academic. Football, 9. 11, 12. Basketball, 9, 10, 11. 12. Baseball, 9, 10, 11, 12. Dsbating, 11, 12. Drama-t'cs, 10, 11, 12. Orchestra. 9, 10. Student Body President, 12. Vice President of Class. 12. Vice President of Literary Society, 10. SUident Manager, 11, Coplay-t ’ Staff, 9, 10. Associate Editor of the Annual, 12. Harry W. J. Rinker, Jr. “Aviator” or “Hash” His aviation hopes are high And some day he expects to fly. “Hash,” the active little aviator of the Senior Class has shown he has the makings of an aviator, by the style in which he walked off with the First Prize in the Leh Aviation Club Contest. “Hash’s” one weakness is aeroplanes, and more than once he was called down for gazing skyward during class. Of course, we don’t doubt but that his Ford Roadster could relate some pretty stories about a certain-----, oh well this is no place to reveal secrets. Rinker made quite a name for himself in Athletics, and in numerous other school activities. We are all behind him and hope some day to see him flying the Air Mail, which is his fondest desire. Commercial Course. Football, 12. Basketball, 12. Baseball, 12. Class Secretary, 9. Class Treasurer, 10, 11, 12. Business Manager of Annual, 12. Alvin J. Rogers “Jake” T’is true he had a ready wit Which helped him always quite a hit. Jake the wit of the class always has some humorous sayings to brighten things up in dull moments. His favorite study was English, where he could write his gleeful poems and stories. Jake’s chief hobby was shoveling coal, which prevented him, to a certain extent, from taking part in more of the sports than he did, but even at that he earned a basketball suit and was to be found at every game. Whenever there was a humorous part to be had in dramatics, Jake filled the bill in so capable a way that it was almost unbelievable for an amateur. We don’t know what his future plans are, but whatever he undertakes, we know, with his energy and stick-to-it-iveness, that he will succeed. Commercial. Football, 11. Baseball, 12. Basketball, 12. Class Treasurer, 10, 11, 12. Class Secretary, 9. Student Council, 9. Business Manager, 12. Wit Editor. Marguerite Helen Zeimet “Marge” Little bits of powder, little dabs of paint. Make Marguerite’s freckles, look as if they ain’t. “Marge” was a very active member of her class as well as one of the most popular among her many friends. She took keen interest in all her studies, and finished them to the T. “Marge” loves to dance, sing, and play the piano, but singing is her main hobby. As soon as “Marge” began to sing it didn’t take long until she was surrounded by a whole chorus. Due to her ability along musical lines, we know that in the near future she will be connected with one of the biggest Opera Houses on Broadway. The class of ’30 wishes her the best of luck. Debating Team, 12. Dramatics 10, 11, 12. Winner of Oratorical Contest. Winner of County Contest. Secretary of Class, 9, 12. Coplayite Staff, 9. Business Manager Magazine Campaign, 12. Assistant Business Manager Magazine Campaign, 11. Cheer Leader, 11. CLASS ROLL FIRST ROW—Left to Right—Charlotte Balliett, Ruth Beidelman, Katherine Frickert, Dorothy Miller. SECOND ROW—George Knerr, Louis Kovac, Leonard Miller, Merlin Fisher, Russel Morgan. THIRD ROW—Harry Hallman, Harold Lane. Leonard Salter, Anton Hirschman, Alfred Goltatz. Juniors CLASS OFFICERS President ..................................Anton Hirschman Vice President ..............................Merlin Fisher Secretary ...................................Dorothy Miller Treasurer ...................................Harry Hallman Football—Russell Morgan, Louis Kovacs, Harold Lane, Anton Hirschman. Basketball—Boys—Russel Morgan, Louis Kovacs, Harold Lane, Anton Hirschman. Girls—Dorothy Miller, Charlotte Balliet. Baseball—Russell Morgan. Student Council—Merlin Fisher. Debating—Merlin Fisher, Louis Kovacs, Katherine Frickert, Anton Hirschman. Orchestra—Leonard Salters, Alfred Gollatz. Dramatics—Merlin Fisher, Anton Hirschman, Louis Kovacs, Russell Morgan, Ruth Beidleman, Charlotte Balliet, Harry Hallman, Katherine Frickert, Dorothy Miller. FIRST ROW—Left to Right—Florence Windisch, Ida Schreiher, Ruth Rogers, Erma Schaadt, Helen Groller, Louise Trankley, Eva Walhert, Rita McGinley, Helen Reppert. SECOND ROW—Karl Reinhard, Frank Toth, John Yeager, Louis Battenfield. Robert Moser, Norwood Salter, Louis Gaston. THIRD ROW—George Spaits, Alvin Morgan, Robert Masenheimer, Stanley Peters, Joseph Marks, Donald Rinker, Roland Lewis, Luther Stewart, George Trively. i Sophomores CLASS OFFICERS President ...........................................Rita McGinley Vice President ..............................Erma Schaadt Secretary .......................................Florence Windisch Treasurer....................................Ruth Rogers Football—Robert Masenheimer, Stanley Peters, George Spaits. Baseball—Alvin Morgan, Robert Masenheimer, George Spaits. Basketball—Boys—George Spaits, Robert Masenheimer, Alvin Morgan. Girls—Ruth Rogers, Florence Windisch, Lorraine Gruver, Ida Shreiber, Helen Groller, Erma Schaadt. Student Council—Helen Reppert, Frank Toth. Dramatics—Donald Rinker. Debating—Florence Windisch. Orchestra—Robert Masenheimer, Florence Windisch, Ida Shreiber, Pianist; Alvin Salter. FIRST ROW—Left to Rig:ht'—-Dorothy Welsh. LaVerne Kibler, Evelyn Miller, Alice Schaffer, Emma Stefany, Emma Mills, Malha Lilly, Emma Hirschman, Stella Yandersitz, Stella Toth. SECOND ROW—Julius Nemeth, Harry Kunkle, Martin Antoni, Joseph Marx, Claudia Cohen, Nevada Salter, Elizabeth Zeimet, John Stumpf, Peter Walczuk, Joseph Moond-schine. THIRD ROW—Joseph Groller, John Lohr, Frank Geist, Robert Farney, Frank Gollatz, Allan Shoemaker, Carl Bieher, Robert Georjce, Joseph Rieker. Freshmen President Vice President Secretary Treasurer . .. CLASS OFFICERS .......................Alice Schaffer ........................Robert George .......................Emma Stefany .......................Robert Farney Girls’ Basketball—Emma Mills, Emma Hirschman. Alice Schaffer. Baseball Team—Carl Bieber, Julius Nemeth. Student Council—Elizabeth Zeimet, Robert Farney. FRONT ROW—Left to Rijrht—John Windisch, Allen Reppert, ('arson Lonjr, Oliver Heffe-finirer, Alfred Panimer, Charles Sehmall, Kd win Kennell, William Groller. Charles Haller, Sterlinjt Miller, Donald Gruver. John Baumer, Frank Nemeth, Stanley Breshina. SECOND ROW—Leopold Meixner, Joseph Roedeutsch, Theresa Gilly, Thelma Masenheimer, Johanna Gilly, Mary Sehmale, Arlene Lindenmuth, Pauline Stump, Hilda Zerfass, Ellen Vasko, Elda Schreiber, Katie Bednar. Marion Ward, Leota Kunkle. THIRD ROW—Joseph Duldt, Edward Droxler, William Rockavitz, John Groller, Franeene Balliett, Anna Selady, Bertha (iilly. Rose Gilly, Celia Steiner, Marie Laubach, Joseph Droxler, Albert Mozer, Roy Stewart. Eighth Grade CLASS OFFICERS President .....................................Donald Gruver Vice President ................................Johanna Gilly Secretary-Treasurer ...........................John Windisch Student Council—William Rockavitz, Thelma Masenheimer, Johanna Gilly, Donald Gruver. Football—John Groller, John Windisch, William Rockavitz, Joseph Droxler. Baseball—John Groller, William Rockavitz. Basketball— FIRST ROW—Left to Right—Helen Hollatz, Lenke Kovacs, Kleanor Hortz, Loyse Long. Arlene Reppert, Mary Yagerhafer, Shirley Mortimer, Elizabeth Mohry, Alma Salters, Irene Kovacs, Helen Yohe, Bessie Lewis, Lorraine Peters. SECOND ROW—Johanna Hilly, Julius Kal, Carl Steinhofer, Vernon Bortz, William Rice, Frederick Sillies, Paul Korsak, Joseph Belick, Kenneth Frickert, Henry Schaadt, Joseph Butleher, John Hansl. THIRD ROW—Hilda Hessinger, Mary Luizer, Annie Muhar, Dorothy Morgan, Samuel Lin-denmuth, Samuel Santee, Josephine Mazzar, Matilda Boguish, George Dute, Hustave Roedeutch. Seventh Grade President Vice President Secretary Treasurer CLASS OFFICERS .....................Lorraine Peters .......................Samuel Santee ....................Shirley Mortimer ......................Dorothy Morgan Football—Samuel Santee. Student Council—Shirley Mortimer, Henry Schaadt. JOKES —Look into the mirror and you'll see the greatest joke in history— L. S. ’31: “Spring is here, the sap is running.” E. G. ’30: “Oh, so that’s why you’re running around.” A. G. ’31: “Isn’t love grand?” L. G. ’30: “Oh, you haven’t seen married life yet.” Mr. Gregory: “I’m going to nominate my wife for a seat in Congress.” Pupil: “Why?” Mr. Gregory: “Because she’s so good at introducing bills into the house.” Adam: “My family tree is composed of noble ancestors.” Eve: “Yes, and I suppose you’re the sap.” I. M. ’30: “I read in my geography book that California raises the biggest oranges.” M. Z. ’30: “Oh that’s nothing, Rittersville raises the biggest nuts.” John: “I believe that I could sell my wife to a radio concern.” Jake: “Hows ’at.” John: “Well, she’s a loud speaker.” He: “What is a vegetable?” She: “Something green.” He: “For instance.” She: “Yourself.” The Auditorium The pride of Coplay High School lies in its cheery, bright, attractive-looking auditorium. This is located conveniently on the first floor, where it can be seen readily by all who enter the building. Our town is very proud and interested in its only Assembly Hall; but probably the most appreciative are the pupils of the school, who find a great deal of delight in it, after having had to inconvenience themselves to the extent of crowding the entire enrollment of the school into one room for assembly. The seating capacity of the hall is four hundred and seventy-eight, three hundred seventy-two of which are on the first floor, and one hundred six on the balcony. Every seat in the place offers a wonderful view of every point on the stage. The stage has no rival in this section of the state. It is a combination of stage and gymnasium; its measurements are 40 by 60 feet, larger than those of any stage for many miles around. Then too its lighting system is of the best, with ninety foot and ninety overhead lights, a total of one hundred eighty lights on the stage alone. The lights are of three colors, red, white and blue; each operating on a separate switch, making possible a large variety of color combinations, suitable for almost any production. A vivid, prettily colored flash of light on some character on the stage will convince you how fortunate Coplay High School is in having an up to date spot light. The final snappy touch is added to our auditorium by elaborate curtains of red velvet, bearing the large gold letters C. H. S., which spread across the 60 foot stage. D. B. ’30. Dramatics January 10th came and all was in readiness. A group of nervous people were gathered together, sure that they would make a break just as the name. “The Lucky Break,” suggests, but luck certainly was with them and they presented the play in a manner in which only professionals could have given it. A second presentation was given on the 11th of January. Mrs. Charlotte Balliett was the successful coach of this play. “All Aboard” went over with a Bang! It was our first Musical Comedy and therefore was a great treat to everyone attending it. The cast consisted of approximately ninety pupils of the Junior-Senior High School and Sixth Grade. Miss Brumbaugh, a representative of the John B. Rogers Producing Company coached this play. “A Full House” is to be given by the pupils of the Senior High School. “A Full House” is a farcial comedy in three acts. It is about a reckless and wealthy youth who writes ardent love letters to a chorus girl. An attorney brother-in-law steals the letters and gets his hand bag mixed with the grip of a burglar who has just stolen valuables from the mother of the young man. Not only are the situations screamingly funny but the lines themselves hold a fund of humor at all times. This play is also being coached by Mrs. Balliett. Oratorical Contest The fourteenth annual Junior Oratorical Contest was held in the High School Auditorium on the evening of March 6, 1930. Charlotte Balliett, whose selection was entitled “Yellow Butterflies,” Anonymous; won the girls’ prize of five dollars. “The Sacrifice that Failed,” by Harold Bumby; an oration delivered by Harry Hallman won the boys’ prize, also of five dollars. Judges for the evening were: Rev. Thos. Brendle, pastor of the Egypt Church; Mr. I. L. Schaefer, princ pal of Northampton High School and Mr. Nevin Loch, instructor in Allentown High School. Miss Balliett was chosen by the judges to represent her High School in the Annual County Contest, to be held on April 25, at Coplay. Music was furnished by the Coplay High School Orchestra. The following were also participants with their select ons: “Strong Heart” ........................................Anonymous KATHERINE FRICKERT “American Immigration” ......................Theodore Roosevelt LEONARD SALTERS “Bobby Shaftoe” ..................................Homer Green RUTH BEIDLEMAN “Thought and the Individual” .................Kermitt Gregory LOUIS KOVACS L. J. ’30. FRONT ROW—Left to Right—Alex Michler, Leonard Lauhach. William Rice, Shirley Mortimer, Claudia Cohen, Dorothy Welch, John Hansl. SECOND ROW—John Windish, Henry Schaadt, Edwin Kennel, John Lohr, Frank Gollatz, William Groller. LAST ROW—Alfred Gollatz, Carl Bieher, Florence Windish, Ida Schreiber, Robert Masen-heimer, Alvin Salters, Leonard Salters, Mr. Steckel. Orchestra Under the able direction of Professor Harry Steckle, our Orchestra is progressing rapidly. It has just gone through a very successful season, rendering its services at all of the High School functions with fine effect. During the past years our Orchestra had not been doing so well but we are all glad to see that it has regained its former strength and also added greatly to it. We are also glad to see that the musicians in our High School have at last been awakened to the fact that it is a privilege to serve their High School in this activity. It is a pleasure to see that the younger pupils are taking a great deal of pride in their Orchestra for we all know these young people will be the musicians of the future. The Orchestra has been sponsored successfully at the following functions: “All Aboard,” “Miss Civilization” and “Rescued by Radio,” The Junior High School Contest, The Slatington-Coplay High Debate, Junior Class Oratorical Contest and “A Full House.” We all know that our Orchestra will continue its great work and we wish the Orchestra and its Leader a world of success. FRONT ROW—Louise Gruver, Florence Windisch, Katherine Frickert, Dorothy Bennett. BACK ROW—Louis Kovac, Harvev Reinhard, Anton Hirschman, Charles Johnston, Harry Rinker, Merlin Fisher, K. L. Gregory. Coach. Debating The second season of Coplay High’s debating team proved to be a more successful one than that of the previous year. Practically a whole new team was organized this term, with the exception of three former members. The subject which aroused so much interest among our ardent, hard-fighting debaters this season was: Resolved: That the Chain Store System is detrimental to the best interests of the United States. Affirmatively the speakers were: Dorothy Bennett, Louise Gruver, Marguerite Zeimet, with Katherine Frickert as alternate. The negative team was composed of Louis Kovacs, Anton Hirschman, Merlin Fisher; alternate, Harvey Reinhard. Thus far our affirmative team has won only one debate and that was with Emaus High, an old rival. However, this is better than our negative side who so far has lost each debate. Up to date we have debated the following: Emaus, Catasauqua, and Slatington and expect to debate with Fleetwood in the near future. This will give the Coplay teams one more chance to capture the coveted laurels of victory. Practice makes perfect, they say, and as this is only our second year the future looks bright for this activity at C. H. S. Then, too, there is a likely crop of Sophomores and Juniors here to fill the places of the Seniors, people who will have had some debating experience and will be able to compete with other teams. Here’s hoping that Coplay High’s debating teams continue next year with as good and faithful work as they have done this season. L. J. ’30. FRONT ROW—Left to Right—Henry Schaadt, Robert Farney, Wm. Rockovitz, Donald Gruver, Frank Toth. BACK ROW—Elizabeth Zeimet, Shirley Mortimer, Louise Gruver, Merlin Fisher, Thelma Masenheimer, Johanna GiJIy. Mr. Wm. Shetlock, Sponsor. Student Council The Student Council was organized during the latter part of the first semester, and the following officers were elected: Honorary President......................Prof. William Shetlock President................................................Louise Gruver Secretary ...............................................Merlin Fisher The council consists of two members from each room, whose duty it is to set before their classmates an example of good scholarship, true sportsmanship and respect for their school. This organization had been started many years ago, but had died out in the last three years, only to be revived once more at the instigation of Mr. Shetlock. Due to the fact that the matter was once more new to the pupils, it was somewhat difficult to manage things the way the officers desired, but after a very hard struggle on the part of the Student Council as a whole, things were carried on as well as could be expected. We had to work hard for cooperation, but a good thing takes time and as the days passed on the Student Council kept on the track of a stubborn few and finally won them over to their side. Here’s hoping that next year’s Student Council will continue to carry on the good work which has been so well begun. —Louise Gruver, ’30. Poets’ Corner WISHES This world is full of trouble You can see it very plain. Gosh, I’ve had my share and double, It’s no wonder I complain. Life would be a path of roses, (don’t you think so too?) If we could keep on wishing And those wishes would come true. At each wish my trouble would vanish. Wouldn’t it be a glorious thing, If all your trouble you could banish? You’d be happier than a king! But to talk of it is foolish It only makes me blue, For of all the wishes I have made I was granted but a few. E. G. ’30. ODE TO A TEACHER Oh teacher with thy words of scorn, We know you’ll tell us every morn, Of scores of old, and work untold; Of fines and work you ever scold. Now Anton dear your book’s o’erdue, You’ll pay that fine or else skee-do. So sayeth the teacher to my mate, When his library book comes in too late. Do you know young man, your ads aren’t in? How well I knew, yet those words and din, Would reach my ears every morn, When I appeared and looked forlorn. Your writings should be in tonight, Or else we two will have a fight. And is your Senior poem turned in, Or must I make you write till thin. So all day long, and then some more, The teacher’s voice is thus heard to roar To tardy pupils. All in hand United we sit, divided we stand. Harry Rinker, ’30. POETS’ CORNER-Continued “KU KU” The other night in Coplay High Folks got a splendid treat, KU KU was so well advertised You could hardly find a seat. The announcer was a perfect scream, The laughter rose in gales, The music was a “wicked one” With its leader “Keg of Nails.” Amos and Andy too were there To rival W J Z The Goldbergs and their family Were as good as they could be. The recipe lady made a soup And although they thought it must, And struck a match a couple times That “Whoopee soup” wouldn’t bust. The kiddies on the Children’s Hour Put Cross’ crowd to shame; The musical saw, and the singers too Made grand opera seem quite tame. I know folks liked our show a lot But what will linger yet To haunt their days, are the wistful chords, Of the Melody Quintette. C. B. ’31. “LOVES LABOR LOST” I picked a dashing Valentine In Hollywood, that should be mine, I sent her notes both droll and gay, I wrote her up for Photoplay. I penned her poems, wired her flowers, I thought of her for hours and hours, I told the world with shriek and scream That she was earth’s superbest dream. In spite of all my rumble-bumble She never did give me a tumble, She someone snappier (or sappier) had found Or else she is not wired for sound. So after this I’ll knock on wood And look around the neighborhood. H. R. ’30. POETS’ CORNER Continued “COMPANIONSHIP” All through last summers long, hot days, I had a little friend, He stayed so very long, at last I thought he had come to stay but when the summer days were over his mates took him away. Sometimes the heat was so terrific that I would seek a lonely spot, But he sat down beside me and whispered in my ear sweet little nothings I used to love to hear. At times he sang of sunny hours and then again, Sometimes he grew so melancholy; but I had to listen to it all, Because it seemed his notes were made for vagabonds like me. My friends could all desert me but faithfully he stayed, Alone he stood beside me through the thickest and the thin. And as I said, his mates took him away not thinking how sad they left me, but, I guess they didn’t care. But now my heart is free again for last night I heard him sing just below my window, and, Then I dreamed of him. I dreamed of last year’s sweetness and was happy to think, my little friend had returned to me to make his home, Close by in our Cherry tree. But alas! my heart grew sad again when I recalled the tree was gone since last years stormy weather, a storm had spoiled his home. But my little companion fixed it all, he found another tree. This, my love, is a friend for sure, and, what I hope to be to thee. D. B. ’30. A Compliments of DR. V. P. HOHL m FRONT ROW—Left to RiKht—Kovacs, L.E.; Lane, R.H.B.; Masenheimer, T.; Morgan, Q.B.; Reinhard, F.B.; Johnston, L.H.B.; McGinley, G.; Hirschman, T. BACK ROW—Spaits, E.; Droxler, G.; Groller, Rinker, Santee, Peters, R. C. Struhle, Coach. Football Battling gamely against overwhelming odds—outweighed, but not outfought, nor outgamed, on November 9, Coplay High fought to a stand-still, a team, rated as superior, fresh from a string of six straight victories. Then after being penalized for rough play, Northampton appealed the case, and, losing, left the field, with only forty-five seconds to play—thus giving Coplay a technical victory, 1-0. It is true that several veterans were in the line-up—but we must not forget that half of the team was made up of green material, and that they stood up well, under the heavy gaff of playing far heavier teams. The picture above does not have all the players on it, as two left school before the picture was taken. These two were John Hobel and John Keglovitz, both lettermen. The other lettermen were, Lane, Morgan, Johnston, Reinhard, Kovacs, Spaits, McGinley, Hobel, Hirschman, Keglovitz, Masenheimer, Stewart and Droxler. These boys had some very hard games but they managed to split even, winning three games and losing three, a percentage of 500. As only three, Johnston, Reinhard, and McGinley will be lost through graduation, a good team ought to be gotten together next year. FRONT ROW-VARSITY—Left to Right—Morgan, F.: Reinhard, G.; McGinlcy, C; John ■ton, G.; Une, F. BACK ROW—Rogers, G.; Rinker, F.; Hirschman, C.; Masertheimer, G.; Spaits, F. Boys’ Basket Ball When early in September Coach Struble called for volunteers for basketball, a gang of twenty-eight responded. After several practices the team was picked. The first row in the picture is the varsity. During the ensuing season a total of twenty-five games were played, out of which we won eleven and lost fourteen, (this includes the game played with Lehighton at the Morav'an tournament at Bethlehem, which was lost after a tough battle with a score of 27-23) which gives us a percentage of .440. Morgan was high scorer with 149 points, McGinley, our lanky center accounted for 139, Lane had 132 to his credit, Reinhard 84, Johnston 11, while the subs accounted for ten other points. Unofficially, we were champions of the league which was formed in the middle of the season, but was not officially put into use. We defeated every team which has since entered the league except Wilson Boro, which was not on our schedule. HArK � n i 7 e to —Spaits, Hein hard, Morgan, McGinley, Johnston. KUW A Morgan, Masenheimer, Kinker, Rogers, Nemeth, R. C. Struble, Coach. Baseball Shortly after basketball season ended, Coach Struble called for baseball candidates, and a squad of about twenty answered. Several letter-men were back from the year before; in fact, only one person was added to the team that had not been connected with it the year before. With the baseball season the new Northampton-Lehigh League went into effect and at the time of writing Coplay is in a three way tie for first place. Only one game has been played and that was with Wilson Borough, which we won 15-5. It looks like a bang up season for Coplay High Baseball with a good chance for C. H. S. to be the league leader. SECOND ROW—Helen Groller, Florence Windisch, Louise Oruver, Ruth Ropers, Emma Hirschman, Mallm Lilly. Girls’ Basketball At the opening of a second season of girls basketball, a lively bunch turned out. They put pep into the games and played hard, though they lost the majority of them. Battling with the strong teams of larger districts, who were all veterans in the game, they came through with seven victories out of a total of 23 games. High scorers of the season were, Alice Schaefer with 175 points and Erma Schaadt with 149 points, while the sub-forwards accounted for 27 more points, thus stacking up 351 points against five hundred eighty-two for the opponents, this giving them a percentage of .375 of all the points made. However, don’t forget that next season there will be more veJ erans on the Coplay team and the girls can be expected to go far the new league. “A Ten Cent Trick” One crisp morning as the peal of the bells in the high steeple rang out across the glistening snow the good people of South Bend, Indiana, laid Mr. Theodore Clinton in his resting place where he would slumber everlastingly, covered by the snow in winter and the beautiful flowers in the summer. The large estate of Mr. Clinton was left to his only heir, Ted Clinton, Jr. Several months after the death of his grandfather Ted. who was now twenty-two, exchanged the estate in the country for an apartment house in the city. He moved immediately to his new quarters and put out a sign, “Apartments For Rent.” About a week afterwards as Ted sat in his room the door bell rang, and upon answering it he was quite surprised to see two very pretty young girls facing him. After a little giggling and excitement the one spoke. “We’d like to see an apartment.” The young landlord led them to the best rooms he had and after a half hour’s explanation they decided they liked it—so they stayed. “We expect to be here quite some time,” spoke up one, “our Director said we would stay at least six months.” “Your Director?” said Ted, as though he did not fully understand. “Oh yes, we’re Chorus girls, you know.” Chorus girls. All his life he had hated the name of them, and here were two of them in his own house. With a hurried “Goodbye” he closed the door behind him and returned to his room quite disappointed. Two months of city life had changed Ted and by now he had become better acquainted with his tenants. He saw them in their show and took them to dinner several times. When they were not around, the house seemed empty and at last Ted realized he was falling in love with the girls. He could not decide which he cared for most, for both were very nice, and each was pretty in her own way. The girls in turn had taken a liking to Ted. One night Rose and Catherine were going up to their rooms when Ted asked them, to dine with him. Rose informed him she had an engagement for the evening so he took Catherine. That evening Catherine talked of Ted to Rose but she received no answers, not a word escaped her lips concerning Ted. This gave Catherine an idea her chum was in love with Ted and she was determined to find out. “Gee, was I thrilled when he put his arm around me and said, ‘Catherine, I’m crazy about you, don’t you—’ ” She was stopped by Rose who said, “Please don’t finish it.” Now Catherine knew what she wanted to, and she made up her mind she was going to help her chum and after a friendly and confidential chat the girls had a plan. One evening the two girls went into Ted’s room. During the conversation Ted remarked excitedly, “Why, Rose, where did you get the headlight ?”referr. ng to the ring on her finger. “Didn’t Catherine tell you?” “Why—no. You don’t mean you are engaged, do you?” Rose nodded her head and Ted replied, “To whom?” “Oh, a millionaire up town. He’s the handsomest thing, you should see him,” broke in Catherine, as she left the room, for a reason of her own. “Why Rose, I had hoped that maybe—” Realizing what he was going to say Rose broke in, “But, Ted you didn’t tell me.” With his head bowed he mumbled “No, but I didn’t want to lose— She walked to the window and returned minus the ring. She became his wife and although Woolworth’s ring did the trick, he doesn’t know it. D. B. ’30. “The First Beau” “Prudence and Martha are not going to ruin their careers the way I did mine,” said Mattie Barton to her husband Mr. George Barton. Mattie had been a beautiful dancer in her younger days and if she hadn’t been so foolish and married her first beau she would have gone abroad. When the children were quite small she began to give them leg and trunk exercises till their little limbs ached. Soon they were old enough to go to Boston. Mattie wrote to their aunt with whom they were to live, explaining that they were to have no men callers. But auntie completely forgot that her son’s boy friend, Joe Harlan, was a caller. Joe was Martha’s first beau, and not long afterward Mattie got a telegram: “Was married yesterday. My first beau and I. Lovingly, Martha.” “Well, I still have Prudence,” remarked Mattie, after reading the telegram, “she will surely go abroad.” When Prudence found that her mother made very little fuss about Martha’s marriage she grew very much braver, for a few months later Mattie received another telegram, “Am going to be married tomorrow. Jim Brady, my first beau. Don’t scold, Prudence.” Mattie felt quite deserted and decided not to forgive the girls, when one day she got word that Martha had received a baby girl, and it was going to be named Mattie. When little Mattie grew older she showed a great interest for dancing and as big Mattie noticed that she had wonderful talent she decided to give her the chance she had given her mother. But, when little Mattie went to Boston, big Mattie went to Boston; and when little Mattie went abroad big Mattie went abroad. Little Mattie became acquainted with a young banker in Paris, by the name of Ferdinand Roberts, whom she learned to love very much. However, she never let him interfere with her practicing. Unfortunately, Ferdinand was called to South America and little Mattie grew very pale as the day of their parting grew nearer. The day before he left he came to see Mattie and when they thought they were quite alone the question arose. “Oh, I can’t marry you, it would break my grandma’s heart. She has spent thousands on me and you see, my mother and aunt did it, so—” “Did what?” questioned Ferdinand. “Married their first beau,” said Mattie. “But you love me don’t you?” asked Ferdinand. Martha answered by falling into his arms and sobbing, “Oh, I’d love to but I can’t, I can’t.” “Yes you can,” the old familiar voice of big Mattie met their ears. “I did it, your mother did, your aunt did it and, my dear, you may have the pleasure of doing it.” C. B. ’31. FOOTBALL BASEBALL GOLF TENNIS LEE SIEGER Wholesale - Retail Medicine Store ALLENTO WVf Sporting Goods Co.l 1 123 N. Sixth Street Phone 6704 ATHLETIC OUTFITTERS 133 So. 2nd Street For Schools, Colleges Coplay and Clubs Congratulations We extend our sincere congratulations on your worthy achievement. We wish your lives may be one long succession of victories and happiness. Your school days are now over for some of you. You must now face the world, commence to apply what you have been taught by disciplined understanding. Lehigh Valley’s Leading SPORT CENTER A. G. Spalding Bros. 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