Coplay High School - Coplayite Yearbook (Coplay, PA)

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Leonard M. Miller “Mill” 0He was always happy, he was never blue. Hard luck couldn’t stop him, he came through. Leonard, better known as “Mill” was a very jolly little member of our class and a very good sport too. He was always willing to lend his helping hand in his classes’ activities and share in their joys, and since the very start, always held his class in high esteem. “Mill” sure finds pleasure in raising rabbits and doing work much like the up-to-date farmer does, and we feel sure he will succeed in it, if he ever thinks of doing such, as his life work. Though his plans are undecided for the future, we feel sure that he will suceed in whatever he attempts. So long Leonard—we’re wishing you the best of luck. General Course. Leonard H. Sailer “Cy” Leonard joined our class in the grades and went through “trials and temptations” with the rest of us. Books he loves a little, but better still his attention has been drawn more closely to machines, especially Chevrolets. “Cy” is a musician and very ably plays the clarinet in our orchestra. He also takes a great interest in sports, for although he was not a member of any team, he has been score-keeper for basketball games for two years. “Cy” is undecided as to what he intends to do when leaving his “Alma Mater” but we feel that he will be a great musician in one of our great theatres. May he attain success in whatever he undertakes. General Course. Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12.

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Anton L. Hirschman “Hirschy” Study hard and hit ’em low. Come on “Hirschy”! Let’s ko—across the river. Anton, commonly known as “Hirschy” made a bang up start in Coplay High School, However, “Hirschy’s” weakness for titians, along with a great desire to become a proverbial “Red Grange” “sort of”, took his mind off his studies in his last year. However, even tho' he was late almost every morning, he says, “It’s all in the day’s work”,—early to bed and late to school is typical of a milkman. “Hirschy” was about the most active fellow in Coplay High—debate he could with uncanny skill; star he did in three years of dramatics; he’d smash ’em down on the gridiron; play ’em hard and clean on the court; and juggle with figures as well as anybody. “Hirschy” showed his versatile ability by piloting the great 1930 eleven, and the 1930-31 quintet in his senior year and, too, he was highly responsible for the victory over Whitehall in the last annual Turkey Day Classic. We wish you luck,“Hirschy” in all your undertakings! General. Class Pres., 11, 12. Pres, of Student Council, 12. Vice Pres, of Class, 10. Football, 10. 11, 12. Basketball, 11. 12. Debating, 11, 12. Dramatics, 10, 11, 12. Athletic Editor of Coplayite, 12. Pres, of Science Club, 10. Athletic Club, 11. George M. Knerr “Cal” George is the smallest boy in our class, but this does not seem to bother him for it is said, “The best things come in the smallest packages.” “Cal” is especially interested in bookkeeping where he can prove his mental ability. “Cal” took an interest in athletics, especially in baseball, being a member of this year’s team. He also took a keen interest in other sports. Members of the opposite sex are the least of his worries, although he’s a friend to all. “Cal” is undecided as to what he intends to do after graduation, but whatever he may attempt, we wish him the best of luck! Dorothv S. Miller “book” A sunny smile, and a wistful look On a blushing; face—That’s our “Dook”. The blue-eyed innocent looking blonde upon whom you gaze is our “Dook”. Her innocence was only a mask—for when any tricks were played, “Dook” was in on them. Talk about crimson blushes? They give away many a secret. Coplay High will miss this star side center, with her fighting spirit and determination for victory. To trip the light fantastic is Dook’s hobby. The rest of her leisure time is spent before the radio dialing for Paul Whiteman’s orchestra or Rudy Vallee’s crooning voice. Up to date, Dook has not decided what she will do next year, but we feel sure Physical Ed. will be her fort. Whatever she does, wherever she goes, Dook’s legion of friends (both sexes) join in wishing her success. Academic Secy, of Class, 11, 12. Girl Reserves, 12. Literary Arts, 10, 11. Basketball, 10, 11, 12. Dramatics, 11.

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Class History C loFtT) The Class of 1931 entered the all gracious portals of Coplay High School in 1927, a group of gloriously green freshies; some were noisy and frolicksome, others sedate and quiet, but as a whole all were enthusiastically seeking knowledge. Before mid-year3 were over, and after a few difficulties, we got acquainted with the routine of work. We organized our class electing as President Merlin Fisher; Vice President Rose Toth; Secretary Sarah Laubach; and Treasurer Alta Kern. Later in the year, when sports were taken on, some of our boys joined them, and won a great deal of glory, not only for themselves, but also for their Class. Safely all passed that first year of mingled joy and woe. Entering our second year, we had still more worries and cares, for did we not have to become acquainted with quite a new faculty, who at first sight made us all quiver and wonder whether we could ever graduate from our honored Coplay Hi. Nevertheless, after the first semester, all were feeling quite safe, and again our second year was passed with but a few small mishaps, which however did not deter us, for although some left our midst, the others passed safely on to the Junior Class. Our third year was the one most of us dreaded. To think that we had to sit in classes among all those upper classmen. But my, how our views all changed after the first week or so, for if it were said that any two classes ever got along well in class work, as well as other work, it can be said of our Junior Class and the Senior Class of ’30. Seniors at last! Oh, the magic of that word. We had just begun to feel content with ourselves, when we found we had a great deal of work to do. But despite this fact, we managed to enjoy ourselves and to prepare for graduation, which descended upon us like magic. It seems but yesteryear, that we entered thee, dear Coplay High School, as dignified and honored Seniors, but now we must say “Goodbye.” Coplay High School, our beloved Alma Mater, our everlasting benefactor, we bid you fond adieu.