Coplay High School - Coplayite Yearbook (Coplay, PA)

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Charlotte R. Balliett “Nooky” A sunny smile, a word of cheer. We’re always happy when Nooky's near. Words cannot possibly portray our esteem for this person, who, to her “intimates” has the humble distinction of being labeled “Nooky”, nor could mere words give full credit to her abilities and her sunny disposition. We feel sure that “Nooky’s” uncanny propensity for using her dynamic personality in getting herself out of “ticklish” situations will greatly enhance her natural abilities in the dramatic field toward which she has a decided leaning. And when Broadway thrills to the work of our fair friend, no one will smile a smile of sweeter reminiscence than we, her classmates. Academic. Dramatics, 9, 10, 11, 12. Debating, 12. Basketball, 10, 11, 12, Glee Club, 10. Literary Arts, 11, 12. Coplayite Staff, 12. Vice Pres, of Class, 10. Pres, of Home Room, 12. Oratorical Contest, 11. Ruth I. Beidleman “Ruthie” Here’s a girl with hair of brown. With eyes that fairly light the town. Who is this maid with so charming a smile? Can’t you guess? ’Tis Ruth, our jolly stenographer! Ruth’s lovely personality has won her a prominent place in the hearts of all of us. When any tricks were ever pulled off, Ruth was in on them, and when punishment was due, she took it like a soldier. Oh, but Ruth is not always frivolous,—she can be serious minded when the time comes to be serious. Ruth has always been proficient in her studies, and was one of the five of her class to skip a grade. There are rumors that Ruth is quite interested in one member of the opposite sex, but it seems she does not care to confide in us. Ruth’s one ambition is to be “Somebody’s Stenog”. The class of ’31 wishes her the best of luck,—Good luck, Ruth, we know you have it in you! Commercial. Dramatics, 10, 11. Oratorical Contest, 11. Glee Club, 11. Literary Arts, 10. Girls Reserves, 12. Secretary of Class, 10. Coplayite Staff, 12. Fisher with his ready wit Always makes a great big hit. Merlin, or “Fish”, as he is known to his classmates, is not the “sucker” his nickname might indicate him to be. He took no one’s word for anything, but liked to figure things out for himself. Fisher’s favorite subject was English, where he could write his witty poems and stories, being a member of the “Fisher, Rogers, and Hirschman School of Nonsense.” Fisher, however, did not devote all his time to study, for he was an excellent actor, and if any humorous character was needed in a cast, “Fish” was just the one to fill the “bill.” He took an active part in debating, being greatly responsible for many of the victories of C. H. S. “Fish” expects to become a chemical engineer when he leaves school. Good bye and Good Luck, “Fisher”, C. H. S. wishes you success. Academic. Dramatics, 9, 10, 11, 12. Class President. 9. Vice President, 11, 12. Home Room President, 10. Student Council, 11. Football, 12. Debating, 11, 12. Assistant Editor of Coplayite Staff, 12. Science Club, 10. Athletic Club, 11. Merlin Fisher “Fish”

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Thirty-fourth Annual Commencement Calendar Senior Sermon June 7th Class Night June 8th Commencement June 9th Alumnae Night June 10th Up to date no definite speaker has been obtained for Commencement, nor has anyone been secured for the Invocation or Benediction. The topic chosen this year is “Worthy Use of Leisure”, one of the seven cardinal objectives of education, which are (1) Health, (2) Command of fundamental processes. (3) Worthy Home Membership, (4) Vocation, (5) Citizenship, (6) Worthy Use of Leisure, (7) Ethical Character. The speeches to be given by the pupils are “The Problem of Leisure”, Merlin Fisher; “The Benefits Which Wise Use of Leisure Confers”, Anton Hirschman, and “What Coplay is doing to solve the Problem of Leisure”, Katherine Frickert. HONOR STUDENTS Merlin J. Fisher Katherine G. Frickert

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Katherine G. Frickert “Frickert This girl so sensible and wise. Is very sure in life to rise. Katherine is the smallest girl in our class but she fulfills the old saying “Great things come in small packages” for we absolutely could not do without her wisdom and humor. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to everyone in need and was found in almost all school activities—taking part in debating, dramatics, oratorical contest, and showing interest in athletics. Being very studious you may think that boys are no attraction to her. There is where you make a decided mistake. It appears that her weakness is a good looking Junior. Katherine’s chief ambition is to become a teacher and she expects to enter Normal School next September. The class of ’31 wishes her all the luck in the world. Academic Course. Treasurer of Class, 10, 12. Literary Arts Club, 10. Glee Club, 11. Oratorical Contest, 11. Dramatics, 11. Debating, 11. 12. Basketball, 10, 11, 12. Coplayite Staff, 12. Girl Reserves, 12. For me study has no charm. In this there is no harm. “Much study is a weariness of the flesh.” “Fritz”, one of the quietest boys of the class, has always tried to take life easy. So far he has accomplished his task well, so the teachers think, and many a time they get quite disgusted with “Fritz”, for if he isn’t sleeping in class, he’s star gazing. “Fritz’s” Studebaker is quite an asset to the senior class for it takes them wherever they care to go. So far, we know nothing of Alfred’s love affairs but, nevertheless, we wish him luck in that line. Altho “Fritz” is uncertain as to his future career, we are quite sure that with his knowledge of machines he is going to make a good machinist. The class of ’31 wishes you the best of luck, “Fritz.” Harrv S. Hallman ‘ Hap” Never never blue, but always gay His pleasing personity, will carry him a long long way. Gaze dear reader, on one of the tallest members of the Senior Class. Although Harry did not take part in Athletics he was a firm supporter of all the teams. Harry has been with us all through the grades and has shown us that he is capable of doing some real studying. He has taken part in numerous plays and other school activities, and is a prominent member of the Commercial Class. As much as we know, Harry is not very interested in any one member of the opposite sex, although we frequently hear of a certain Miss from a neighboring town, who occupies his thoughts (at times) now and then. Although Harry has not yet decided in entering in a definite field, we feel sure that whatever he attempts to undertake he will succeed, and with him goes the best wishes of the Class of ’31. Commercial Course. Student Council, 12. Dramatics 10, 11, 12. Home Room Secretary, 10. Class Treasurer, 11. Oratorical Contest Winner, 11. Assistant Business Manager (Annual), 12. Business Manager (head of magazine campaign), 12. Art Club, 11. Science Club, 10.