East Huntingdon High School - Mirror Yearbook (Alverton, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1924 volume:

I N And What is So Rare as a Day in June -Lowell THE OIPTIIMXHST IP'1u1bHislh1edlby SIENHOR GLASS of the EAST HUNTHNGDUN TOWNSHHP IHIIIGIHI SCIHIUOIL F' 11024 THE OPTIMIST TO THE SPIRIT OF OLD E. H. H. S. We, the Class of '24, honorably dedicate 'THE OPTIMIST' f Q THE OPTIIVIIST FOREWORD In future years, when the life here por- trayed at East Huntingdon may become dim, this High School year will be looked upon as one marked by distinct progress and success. Herein we have pictured High School life in its various phases as it appeared to us as you can plainly perceive in the name THE OPTIMISTF We have tried to preserve between the covers, of this book some of the joys that have been ours during the four years that we have spent here. Should this book serve to bring back in later years, memories of the years We spent here, and should we iniiuence others to come here, we shall feel that our labors and efforts have not been in vain. l 1 i g TI-IE OPTIIVIIST TI-IE OPTIIVIIST EDITORIAL Graduation High School is an unchangeable world. It passes on from year to year in principal unvaried. But to the happy, carefree Freshman upon his first auspicious en- trance within its gates, High School is a very different reality, than to the departing graduate who stands at the close of his High School career in the fading twilight of his last Senior days. To the one, it is an unexplored land Hlled with great expectationsg to the other, it is indeed a promised land attained, but more than that,- a battleground of victories and defeats, of battles fought with all strength and courage, though yet they were mere skirmishes in training for the far flung battle-line of life. The goal towards which he has been striving for four years is now about to be attained. The time has come when preparation ceases and opportunity for actual ser- vice is now at hand. The individual who has a real pur- pose for his life looks forward anxiously to the time when he can begin carrying out that purpose. His chosen work is awaiting him and the need for leaders in his field is an urgent call for him to come and join the world's ranks. There has been joy in preparation, but there will be more joy and much more satisfaction experienced from the knowledge that one is really filling a place in the world. It is with this latter feeling predominant that the Senior leaves his cherished school and goes forth into society to make a practical application of his principles and theories. Graduation! It is but a moment quickly passed, and yet 'tis of years, the consummation of a noble task. And while the whole fulfillment of one goal, it is but the cross- ing of the bar beyond the inner harbor into life's outer active sea. K .J L . f N TI-IE OPTIIVIIST DONALD P. DAVIS ' Supervising Principal Graduate of Conneaut Lake H. S. State Normal School, Edinboro, Pa School of Education University of Pittsburgh Ability involves responsibility. M I TI-IE GPTIIVIIST W . . . T I I I x K- '-he Q X A' 5 jx! J iQ K L5- l , l , ,7 ,,,,,, Tl-IE OPTIIVIIST John C. Groome, Ph. B., A. M. Dickinson College Case School of Applied Science Chemistry, Biology Coniniercial Law Those who can command themselves command others. Monica H. Briggs, A. B. Carnegie Institute Technology History, Civics, Music Music is the harmonious voice of A creation. Evelyn G. Darling, A. B. Otterbein College French, English, Economics ting to the diamond of talent and geniusf' Q J Modest expression is a beautiful set- f N THE OPTIMIST Menno J. Horsch Carnegie Institute of Technology Algebra, General Science Trigonometry If a man be endowed with a generous mind this is the best kind of nobility. Jane E. Golden, A. B. Geneva College , English, Latin , Fields are won by those who believe in winning. Virginia M. Fallon, B. C. S. Bowling Green Business University Bowling Green, Ky. Coniniercial Subjects Labor and liveliness are the essence of life. K U X THE OPTIMIST r r eThe0ptimist eStafi L Editor-in-Chief Mary M. Lesko Assistant Editor Ethel Stoner Class Reporters Maude Ramsey Mary Katherine Christie Joke Editors Mae Bowser Mollie J. Longanecker Athletic Reporter Edward McNally Business Managers John Koval ' John Love Art Editor Hazel Smith Historian Lillian Koch TI-IE OPTIMIST THE OPTIMIST Our Staff Therels a room up at the High School That would almost make you laughg For you see this room belongs to us THE OPTIMIST STAFF. And we sit there hour hgnhour, T on c Plugging, digging, writing, more- And I reckon some poor boob will say, I've heard that joke before. Mary Lesko and Ethel Stoner-the big bosses Chief-Editors of all, My! the work those girls do give us When We heed their urgent call. Maude Ramsey's our reporter, And Hazel, an artist born I guessg With her dabs of ink and pen, Makes you laugh like sin. Mae Bowser and Mollie Jean Longanecker, No less moments do they spend Then the rest of us poor writers, Who daily still contend. Lillian Koch and Mary Katherine Can make you laugh more in one dayg But still they do all their Work VVl1en the time for play has passed away. But Whitey and Tubby Have done their part, By accumulating advertisements They have given our book a start. So just forget this foolish rhyme, And these mistakes we've made, And just remember .HUSH The Staff And all who gave us aid. THE OPTIMIST X MK? ,ff N h 'X VwWW,7r XEEBTI 0 R THE OPTIMIST nBy CLASS MOTTO our efforts we shall conquer. CLASS COLORS Old Rose and Silver CLASS FLOVVER Pink Rose Class Officers President .,................,..... ....,. E dward McNally Vice President ........... ............... M ae Bowser Secretary .................... ....... M aude Ramsey Treasurer .............. ....... E thel Stoner T H E D I G N I F I E D S E N I 0 R S Dignifiecl Seniors - TruthfulfSarah Flesher - Handsome- John Koval - Eager,-Mae Bowser Devoted-Mollie J. Longanecker Intelligent-Mary M. Lesko Graceful-Mary Katherine Christie Negligent-Irene Chaine Idle-John Love Faithful-Ethel Stoner Independent-Lillian Koch Energetic-Maude Ramsey Dignified-Pearle Husband - Sociable-'Bessie Tedrow -EngagedYHazel Smith - Nervous-Ida Kelley -- Innocent-George Sinith - Obedient-Edward McNally - Romantic-Celia Wallace - Shy-All the Seniors? f N THE OPTIMIST Senior Class Yell Sassyfras, Catnip and hop-toad tails, Chewin'-gum, ginger snaps and tin pailsg Basket ball, football, and tiddly Winks, Twenty-four licks 'em all-Yes, by jinks. Class Song WE GIGGLE fTune: I Love Her J We're a class that's full of fun Every day we laugh aloud We love it We love it Cause We have fun Every day the teachers growl But it's only for a While Of course we like it A And still We do it Just to see them come our Way. CHORUS We giggle in Shorthand And We giggle in French We giggle in the typing room When the teachers are absent We giggle in English and 'Rithmetic class too, But yesterday in Economics We giggled most of all 0 LN THE OPTIMIST Mae Marie Bowser Cnlh-el: Becky Hnils funn: Ruffisdale, Pa. Hns: Oiptinions of her own which in meetings has been shoiwn, Huunts: The mansion wherein dwells Geo. Activities: VVeiloster: Basket Ball 33 Vice Pres. oi' Student Couireilg Vice Pres. Senior C1-ass: Joke Editor of '1 H!E O'P'TltMlIiSTg Class Play -1. Ambition: To he someones loVey doveyf' Future: She will he happy, jolly and gay, And inarry Geo, some 'briglit May Day. Frances Irene Chaine Pulled: Yz1yf' Huils from: Scottdale, Pu. Has: Bolrlved litair, and dimples just like Cupid. Haumts: The candy storm- and also those who have it. ,M-tlxities: NVe'b.ster: President of the Li- hrary Squadg Class Play -1. Ambition: To he a school marm. lf'uInr.e: ln the future We sen- Yay in the limelight, full uf glee. Mary Katherine Christie Pulled: nZHlld5'l ' Huiln from: Tarr, Pa. Hun: Exceptionally kind heart. llzuultx: Zander and the M'ox ies. Activities: YVeibsterg Class Reporter of THE 0PTl'MiI'ST: Class Play C! KL 4: Basket Hall 2 Kr 31 President of Girls Council: l1ibl'2lI'l2lIlQ Contest 3 KL 4. .huliltionz To get her diploma and then wear it gold band on the third ringer of her left hand. Future: lf it were safe to say, .lust where heir future lay, l'd predict a bungalow, And a man with lots of dough. Sara L. Flesher l':lIl4-tl: Sadly Y Hnils from: TlL1'I', Pa. Hxus: Curly hair, big blue eyes and a loving smile. Hnunts: Chriistie's room, wherein lay many secrets. ,u-tivitir-sz Webster: Basketball: Class Play I! 8: 4: Liwbrarian. Ambition: T0 be 3. I1l1l'S6. Future: She will travel aibroad with some hanmlisoinio doctor. .lust you see- Y X 9 6 5 THE OPTIMIST Eva Pearle Husband Cxllled llulxhy Huils from: ltuffstlale, Pa. Has: A love for anything that isn't work. Nevertheless when sihe umlertakes any- thing, she 'always i'2l.l'l'lk?S it out to a linish. llilllllfbll Any ,fzqooml place wllerv ll1e1'e's room Ql10ll'g'll Io dance, Activities: ll'e-luster: Basketball Il: Class Play 4. .-xlllllititllli To he zi member of the Follies. Future: She will travel far and Wi-le, And win :L hubby to her side. Ida F. P. Kelley Called: Rell Hnils from: llawkeye. Pu. Haus: An PX-lll'PS5llJll thai says. l'l1 get along'. Huunts: The Senior room, Activities: Sumner: Class Play 4. Ambition: To aclhieve fame as at novel-ist. Future: Your future We are not able to say, XVe wish you success- lie whzllever it niay, Lillian Eldora Koch Called: Cookie Huilg from: lluwkeye, Pu. I-Ins: li6VVliC'llllll2Q hi-own Q-yes, luke- carve. She gives it side glance, then looks down. Beware! Huunts: 'l'he oflive telephone-fl wonder Who callsg? Activities: XVe'bste-r: Historian of 'l'H'lC OPTI- Ml,S'!': Class Play Il 8: 4: liepresentative of Girls Assoc-ialiong Contest 35 81 -I. Ambition: To be a good old ffuslnioneml wife, Azul live with A husihanll all her life. Future: A teaclivr nivmhle, il vampire quick, And an wife who can 'lmmlle the kettle and slick. John William Koval Cullx-tl: XV1hitie Halls from: Slwelletown, Pa. Hats: A tart for reading lil-tion, And at tilct for deeper hooks. But the tzuft that showis up clearly, ls for I'PlPlLllll2,' ladies looks. Huunts: The 5 and 10.', Activities: VVehster Business Manager of Tllilfl 0ll I'lMlS'l'g Class Play Z5 81 4: Cap- tain of Footheilli Footlhztll 2, SI 82 45 Basketlmll 2 Sz 531 Basowlmll 4, Amhitiam: To improve his looks. Future: To be the Big Boss of the 5 8: 10. g U l l l l 44 TI-IE OPTIMIST Mary Mechtilda Lesko Called: Let's-go Huilg from: Sfwedetown, Pa. Has: An industrious WHY- But still she can play. Haunts: A nice young man from-'?? Activities: Sumner: E1DITO1R-lN-CHIEF of THE OPTIMNISTJ 1Seeoreta1'y of Girls As- sociation: Cdass Play 4, Ambition: 'To find at man with a -winning way. Lots of pep, and a nice pay. Future: 'She Will the President Cooliilges Pri- vate Stenog. and then-oh? Mollie Jean Longanecker Cullc-41: Jay Hslils from: Scottdale, Pa.. Has: Snappy blue eyes that can surely talk, and et chin that says, 1 will. Huunts: Byens' store tat noonl. Activities: Vvefbsterz Class Play I! 81 4: As- sistant Joke Editor of THE OI-'TIM-IST. Ambition: To keep him-lawuy from the other girls. Future: 'To live in a house just luuill for two, XVith roxy hapfpiness ull the Way through. John Tarr Love Called: MJl7lllllllC Halls from: Tarr, Pa. Has: A fondness for the ladies. I-Iaunts: The Fvreshie girls, Activities: YVefbsite1': Patrol Squadg Class Play 3 and 4. f Azubitiou: To cure sick Horsies. Future: ln the future we see .John in a hay mow full of straw. Edward William McNally Called: TubQby Hails from: Swedetown, Pa. Has: An especially kind heart-for the girls. Hannts: The fair sex., Activities: Vilbwbsterg President of Student Coun-coil: President of lSienior Class: Ath- letic Reiporter of TiHfE OP'TlMlJSTQ Foot- Q Iball 2, 3 8: -ip Basiketzball 2 81 Zi: Class Play 3 85 43 Business Mianaoger of Football team '2-13 Base Ball 4. Ambition: To Woo and Win hor-'? Future: To he President of Armour Meat Packing Company. Q 7 THE OPTIMIST Florence Maude Ramsey Uulh-dz Pzlntle Hnlls from: Tzirr, Pai. Has: A very chzirining' blush when tensed wbont ai certain Junior. Huunts: The hall of IG. H, H. S. when ii cer- tain PtJlli'Plll2lll is presenr. As-tlvllios: F-u'mns-ri Ulnss reporter of 'THE OP'T'lMlS l': Contest 2, Il Xl 43 .9eci'et:ii'5' -of Senior Class: Class Play Il K 4. Ambition: To he Mrs, Police-nianf' Future: 'l'here's zi good time K'-lllllllg. For the girl who does her pxri. And tuins her work to play. l 1'i6rmlsliiip, likv loxe, is hnt ai nnnie lfnless to one yon set the llninef' George Louis Smith Cnlll-ll: t'Zip llulliq from: Riitisilulv, Pu. Haus: An t'Xll'2llll'tllll2ll'Y lfrnwl Truck, whim-h varries an oil stovo to tha-W out the frozen feet after the skating party is over. lluunls: Any place where his Ford truck h-anls ihim. .kc-ihlllvsz xxv9I7Sll'l'1 Vlziss Play Il 81 L .lmhitlouz To :ruin the love of one culled Mattie, I-'utun-: He will the an great l':lCf'll'lL'l2lll. Hazel Georganna Smith Pulled: Curly Halls from: llnffsdzlle. la. Hun: A fontlnefss for priiniiping' :intl rollin' CIPI' large dark eyes. H1lllll1SI The parlor :intl front port-h most ew-ry night of the week, A4-tlvltles: Sumner: Art Vlctllilll' of 'I',li'l'I OPTIMIST: Contest Il: Class Play -I. ,-hulniilou: To make life wortli lii'in,2'. Future: A srhoolv--it-lielnAte-:it-lie-r, 1 Ethel Mae Stoner Pulled: hippie Hulls from: Hawkeye, Pa. Hus: An irrepressihle giggle, llnunts: hxvlffllluivllllll oh how she wishes he were alive . th-tlvltles: Sumner: Assistant lfll1lTUR-INN CHIEF of THE OPTIMLST1 Tri-'isurer of Senior Class: Contest -4: l1llbl'2ll'li-llll Vive President of Girls .-Xssoriritiolil Ulress Play 4. Ambition: To he 21 la-ingrnzlge team-her. Future: 'Feat-liing' Children To t-ook anil se-W. Anrl Ive-ing helpful lVliere-ver she may go. f 5 TI-IE OPTIMIST 5 Bessie Isabelle Tedrow Cnlled: Bess Halls funn: Scottdale, Pa, Has: The cutest lau-gh you ever saw, Anrl not a c-are for any laiw. I-launts: .Al1Y1VVfhE-TB that some excitement may be kiic-ked up. Activities: VVefbste1'3 Liibrariang Class Play -L Ambition: To be the inventor of a reducing maichine. Future: i demure little wife. Celia Alberta Wallace Called: Blondie Hulln froumz Ruffsdale, Pa. Has: Beautiful hair of :golden hue, Beautiful eyes and features, too. Haunts: Don's coupe. Activities: Vlfeibsterz Class Play -1. Ambition: To 'become renowned in the nius- ical world. Future: To get her diploma, and :then- 7 BY THEIR WORDS YE SHALL KNOW THEM Aw, go on .. ,,,... ..,.................................... M ae Bowser Holy Cats ........................,..,.......... ..... M ary Katherine Christie Do you have any candy? .. .....,....i..................... Irene Chain Gimme a bite ....i.,...................., ...,........ S ara Flesher Absolutely ........................................... ....... P earle Husband Oh, Kids, ain't that swell .... ............. L illian Koch Which ....................................,,......... .....................,.,. ..... I d a Kelley It's chust like this .... ....................,......... . .John Koval Yes sir, No sir-'l ...... ........ M ollie J. Longanecker A Oh, mammau ..........,.,............... Mary Lesko Shet-up ............ ................. J ohn Love O, wowi' .................... ..... E dward McNally Mighty Souls ...., .......... ....... .............. .............. M a u d e Ramsey Ain't it cute ....................................,..i...................................... Ethel Stoner Were there any good-looking fellows there ? Hazel Smith For instance ........................................................................... Bessie Tedrow You'll never known ..... ....... ...... C e lia Wallace f - N THE OPTIIVIIST Memoirs of the Gigglersn Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, 1na.rched forty-five little Freshmen up the huge steps leading to the East Huntingdon High School. That was back in that never-to-be-forgotten year of nineteen hundred and twenty, when we first stood near that wonderous building. As we slowly came up the walk, a smart, young chap called, Be careful, infants, you are not allowed to walk on that. That walk was built only for the Seniors and no one else dare trespass. At that time we considered the Seniors far above the teachers and thought any word from them was law, so we, as quick as thought, were off the walk onto the grass. Then began our embarassing moments. Everywhere faces seemed to appear and worse than that, they all seemed to be laughing at us. We stood first on one foot, then on the other and I do not wonder now why every one laughed, for we certainly made a humorous picture. Just then, while we stood talking and taking all the laughs and jokes from the others, a queer looking man came along with a lawn-mower and began mowing us down like weeds. It seemed hours before we could make him realize that we were real human beings and then with a loud guffaw, he turned to us, f'Why you silly, little grasshoppers, you don't expect me to believe that you are the new Freshmen. Why you're greener than any before ever could be. With another grin he went about his mowing. This was too much so we decided to face the worst and go into the building. On entering we saw a door on each side of us and a stairs before us. We stood there, looking shyly at one another, contemplat- ing whiclh door to enter, when one of the doors opened and a bunch of students jumped at us and scared us so badly that we banged the door and beat a hasty retreat upstairs. Here we also noticed several doors, but we all felt sure of finding the Freshman room now. We thought if they were so green, they would remain upstairs so as not to frighten others. One brave young chap opened the door on the left and said, The Freshman Room at last. But Horrors! instead we landed in the Senior room and were 1net with Good Morning Dumbells, Hello Green- es, and many other endearing phrases. At last we noticed the first kind face we had seen in the building and that was Mr. Murray's. He welcomed us and showed us the Freshies' Room. After this, things ran more smoothly, except for a few good laughs at our expense. The time flew very fast and soon we were called Sophomores. Now we could feel proud and look down on the Freshmen in a haughty man- ner. Nothing much happened this year, save the Contest, which has always been the greatest event of the year. Next came the Junior year. Together with the Contest, Class Play and Basket Ball, the year soon drifted into the greatest time of all and we were looked up to by the lower classmen as Dignified Seniors. We now delight in telling Freshies how much like green vegetables they look. It is surprising to note, the number that has dropped out of the Seniors Class of 1924 since 1920. The number has slowly decreased until now there remains The Brilliant Eighteen. -Lillian Koch '24 K J THE OPTIIVIIST Farewell of the Class of '24 There comes a time every four years When Seniors all are in tearsg And now there has come those sad days, When we are sailing out on the dim highways. Just a word of parting, we wish to say, And so to remind us of golden daysg Dear comrades, we spent among you, And the greater task that you may do. Four years we spent among you, And tried our best to please you, So with fond memories and lingering glances To the class of '25 we give our places. 1 Dear comrades, you who take our places, Which we give to you with sorrow, And who one by one shall leave it, We bid you now farewell. There were pleasures and failures, But we bravely fought at our leisure, In the little school of fortune, Seniors no more shall torture. The names of Seniors shall remind all, When they harken to room four, No more will come back the echo of their call, They're gone, they're gone, forever more. ln years to come when we look back, And think of all we lack, Dear teachers you who have led us along our path And patiently borne with us our laughs. We learned the lessons that you taught, And thank you for your many thoughtsg And as we travel on life's main, We shall always remember the St1'El,l11. We trust that the future may perfect, And we shall ne'er forget, And may you think of Seniors Who bid you now Good-Bye. Dear classmates there is but one word Thus to utter in parting, Whether for a day or a lifetime, So dear classmates we can but say Good-Bye. -Ida Kelley, '24 D I f N l Tl-IE OPTIMIST Last Will of the Class of '24 We the Senior Class of 1924 in respect to our school of East Hunt- ingdon Township, and the good times we have spent in these rickety walls, do will our interests and pleasures in East Huntingdon High School to the succeeding class, in hopes that they place this school on a far better standard than ever before reached in the past. Witnesseth: Miss Darling, Miss Fallon. Mary Lesko, the brains of the class, who has worked very hard and faithfully to make this book a success, resigns her office and hands over her position to Ada Vance. Ethel Stoner, the independent lass, wills her position as Assistant Editor to Irene Lynch. John Koval wills his art at combing hair to William Brooks-comb and brush not supplied. Irene Chaine wills her position as Prima Donna of East Huntingdon to Mary Beistel. Pearle Husband wills her position as champion basket shooter to Eleanor Yockey. Lillian Koch, who has been the life and pep of the class, wills her vampish ways to Mary Ann. Bessie Tedrow, wills her cheerful nature and those little giggles, which never fail to drive away sorrow, to Helen McNally. Mollie J. Longanecker, the popular lass, wills her good standing with the boys to Dorothy Carlson. Mary Katherine Christie, who has won the hearts of all by her pleasing ways, leaves all her interests in the school to Hazel Siskey. George Smith, the dreamer, who strives to make the best of life, leaves his best thought to James Hixson. Maude Ramsey, the industrious student, is leaving her position as The Orator to Carl Andrish. Cecelia Wallace, better known as blondy, wills her ability of argu- mentation to Mary L. Pershing. Sara Flesher, that good-looking girl, wills her curly hair and cupid bow lips to Ruth McCracken. Ida Kelley, that Red Headed Girlj' who is quiet but a hard worker, leaves her interests in music to Mattie Craig. Hazel Smith wills her charming eyes together with her ability at drawing to Hazel Hensel. Mae Bowser, who gains the good will of every one by her little giggles, jokes, and pleasing manner, leaves her love of Commercial Law to Viola Miller. Edward McNally, the pride of the Senior Class, wills his success with all the girls to Jacob Minster. John Love, the ladies' man, wills his ability in bookkeeping to J. D. Hill. We, the Seniors, also will to the Faculty our gratitude for the pat- ience shown during our days in High School, to the Juniors, our excess store of knowledge, to the Sophomores, our good habits, to the Fresh- men, our polished manner and dignity. Lastly, we make, constitute and appoint Robert Croushore, Harold Kooser and Kenneth Love to be executors of this last will and testament of the Senior Class of '24. THE CLASS OF '24 TI-IE OPTIMIST JU6'ZLO!YE1Yl0f E' Afvp MMM X f N THE OPTIIVIIST MOTTO: Work and Winf' COLORS: Blue and White FLOWER: Red Rose Officers President ..........,............. ..........,..................... .......... H a rlan Medsger Vice President .......... ................ J ohn Moseh Secretary ................... .......... V iola Miller Treasurer ....,,...,.,. ...,,.... ...,.......,.. ...........................,, M a b el Sutor junior Class Yell V A box of spices, some ginger and grassg A little of pepper and sassafras. Shake 'em together, You've got something that lasts. The Stars! The Sharks! THE JUNIOR CLASS. Class Song fTune, DiXie.',J The Juniors are a peppy band, For Our Old Hi we take our stand. Look away! Look away! Look away! Junior Band! We have the brains and pep. Ha! Ha! Juniors! Juniors! Yea, let's go! Look away! Look away! Look away! Junior Band. CHORUS Next the Senior Class we'll be, Hurrah! Hurrah! But now for Juniors we will stand, We'll do or die for Juniors. Hurrah! Hurrah! For Juniors we will stand. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Best Class that's in the land. x J THE OPTIMIST ST I IM PT O THE 6 E SCEES 'En 08020 M535 gras E mega :map MWEOQ MQEMHEQ magma Ewa 2 552 M535 mage SEREOU S wit? bags NESS SEO EOL UE E P532 he MQEOOA 56,5 MEMOOA H255 mimi BBE M-Bom OEEQ mixga his -:E MENS :CDSM wEOD EO Egan mimi Q82 OU. MWDEEE MEUQELH MENAEOFS ,Egg 8 WEEOEO wirawd Q58 MEMEE mia MDEEUEEQ N536 Qgx OH WEEE Bd: GER AN SEE OH waz-is PHOESH Etta N MO M395 MQEUSH Ed:-OE A2 2 M500 wmii EEE wibww Q5 :Em GEMS! 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EZ OP 'Magi MO QUE UOOMW so mn OP 'HSEMQH wcemnag 4 .saga dw 2 or-L Hgggz 2 Orr as SOE OF EVEO3 Ou 502 Q25 :Um OF 'nga E05 Bsagm OF .Siem :NU OH wig SHE OE ZOHYEMHEQ ,Shadi wxgam wgwmiu mmm wwnqgm Qing tam Sim :Nm gym Seq H2253 Em 2500 Maman 05:- Oumgm SUQEL E: mgggh Nga! ESM Em V-Bam WMHEH' MBE' QEEWM Bidi H3003 BME' MEFF 'Em QEQZVHOHZ iH32Omw? NQMMOSF SOFQH EVVHOEOO2 5:5202 E203 Egan Exam 352,20 'EEE GOES! MQEEWHH EFS ,HOTSB meg? kgxmwm S0230 wggsmabw QENUEVHEUE E552 -Sgm 2Onw:O,5 wxgzm VHSOMMO gmcga Em UPOJ Emma? 2500! E552 :Ogg Hswim H242 f N THE OPTIMIST Junior History About three years ago, or, to be exact, on August 21, 1921, a group of about sixty illustrous but trembling Freshies, crept as it were to E. H. H. S. for the first time. We were mere children mentally, yet we knew that we had a goal to reach and only by hard work could we attain that goal. As Freshmen, we quite often provoked our teachers to anger, yet through their patience and our hard work, we learned that 8 plus 7 equals 15, and that Scott was a real man and not a slang expression which people use when they say Great Scotty' although, as we learned, he was great too. We were too childish and too absorbed in our new surroundings and lessons for much outside amusement. But by the end of the first year we, like a child, could creep well and were ready to walk. A marvelous change had taken place, when the Class of '25 assem- bled again as Sophs. Our boys almost men-uso dignified. But we walked easily until we became acquainted with the new faculty, then we step- ped a little harder and fell off our dignity. In Athletics, we were represented some, although our time in the Athletic Field was yet to come. Socially, we did better than before. Several parties were held which were enjoyed by all present, but those not present did not enjoy them. . ln the fall of 1923, we came back as Juniors. Oh! the name Juniors. Yet it was true. Brilliance! Sharks! Dignity! Pride! That was us. But we read A haughty spirit goeth before a fall. And how we fell when someone heard a Freshie refer to us a Set of Shrimpsf' Never mind, we were broad-minded tsomething we've been trying to learny and considered the source of that speech. In the Football Team! How we did shine! When our fast Bill and Bob, John and Ralph were on the field, the victory was ours. The foot- ball team would have been handicapped had it not been for whom? Juniors, of course. Socially, again we stepped out. Parties were held and every one was enjoyed. A sled-r'de, we took, and despite the cold we all had a fine time. In Literary, we were there with the goods. Four contestants were Juniors. Come Out of the Kitchen was given two nights and it made people sit up and take notice. Why? VVe do not know, except it was the hard work of the Cast, the co-operation of the Coaches and the loyal support of the Class. We have not forgotten our goal nor despite lamentable tendencies which the teachers have seen in us, we have learned that H20 is water and nothing else supposedly. That you can add, subtract, multiply and divide on a thing called a slide rule. If we always have a Slide Rule near us, we can forget our Multiples-if we want to. Ours has not all been easy sailing. We have fallen often, receiving a bump and have been assisted by the Faculty and have risen again and are soaring day by day on our little wings. Queer, you say, Hto have wings, but we have always been Udifferentu and speedy. As yet our little wings are not strong enough, but next year we will soar up and fly away. Ada Vance--'25 g I TI-IE OPTIMIST IN IVIEIVIORIAM JUNIORS Died March 27, 1924 Resurrected April 1, 1924 Why Students Go Crazy One hour detention. ilu addition to that?-. Take the next two chapters? You'll have a little quiz on Monday. Do that letter over againg the margins arenit exactly even. Dorothy, turn around. Ralph, stay in your seat. Now see how fast you can take that dictation. Pick up that paper. Frances keep your mouth shut. The longer it takes you to settle down, way!- Has the iire been looked at yet. You are one nineteenth of a second late. You canit afford to miss so many Classes. Write it twice in shorthand and once in longhandf' THE OPTIMIST 9' QQQFG AQ' S U P iw RE ff' ix Z xx, ., 1 ..-1--. -- ---y mn- sy fjl. C Z Q' 9 p Y F Q? . WW f W TI-IE OPTIIVIIST Sophomore History A little over a year ago, a jolly bunch of Freshies entered E. H. H. S. Although we were jolly, we were also scared. Everywhere we went the Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors played tricks on us. But we took all their pranks in fun, for we remembered that they were Freshies once themselves. We mixed fun and work together and soon the upper classmen found the Freshies weren't as fresh as fresh-looking. As time passed some of our number dropped by the wayside. The rest of us dug right in and progressed rapidly. We are noted for stick- ing to our tasks until they are finished. But just remember work isn't all we stand for. We are full of fun. When once we get started our teachers find it hard to control us, or re- frain from joining us in our fun. In the two short years we have been here we have won many honors. Many members of our class were elected to responsible positions in school activities. Our Class has had its fun also. We had a class party at the home of Grace Tarr on Sept. 27, 1923. We all had a very nice time and made up our minds to have another one soon. ' We held a Hallowe'en Party at the home of Kathryn and Earl Leighty on October 26, 1923. It was a masquerade party and everyone was masked except the faculty, and they had good reason for not mask- ing for they knew we would recognize them in any outfit they might gather up. Scholars never forget their teachers. At least the Sopho- mores donyt. We played many delightful games in the house and yard until we were tired. Then we were served with delicious refreshments, and later said, USO Long and went home deciding to gather for another one soon. On February 13 we Sophomores went for a sleigh ride and we had a wonderful time. Well our class history isn't half told, but time and space are limited and so we must say So Long but 11Ot forever. Just wait and see us shine next year as Juniors. THE OPTIMIST f Y N l THE OPTIMIST Qfficers President ........................ ,.......,.,,......4. W ayne Aspey Vice President ,......... ....... E lizabeth Wiltrout Secretary ........i.,,....... ............. A nna Davison Treasurer .....,..,..... .......,, A nna Davison Class ,Song fTune: America The Beautiful J One beautiful September day, In the Fall of twenty-three, We started here as the Freshman Bandg And now we're Sophomores. We overcame all hardships here, And marched on toward success, And now next year we'll Juniors be, A jolly bunch to see. O beautiful, the Sophomore's dream, That sees beyond the years, Our little class will always shine Out brighter than the rest. O Sophomores, O Sophomores, We've won success thru' work, Now on toward a higher aim We'll push and never shirk. MOTTO: COLORS: FLOWER: Work and Win White and Gold White Rose Class Yell We come here for play, We come here for work, But we never come our duty to shirk, That's us-The Sophomores. TI-IE. OPTIMIST NAME Wayne Aspey Rupert Blacka William Boretsky Emma Brindle Anna Cable Garnet Cowan Anna Davison Ellwood Dell Ralph Enberg Charles Evans Leonard Felix Vaughan Flesher Bryce Keslar Katheryn Leighty Arthur Love Anna Lowe Russell Mathias Fred Muhlenburg Stanley Oshinsky Clifford Peterson Harry Riley Kenneth Shelky Grace Tarr Lee Taylor Bessie Thomas Violet King Hazel Vance Gerald Wilson Elizabeth Wiltrout Michael Yellis Mary Zerilla Anna Chatnick Evelyn Wall Katheryn Koch SOPHOMORE ROAST NICKNAME Aspey Roots Peg O' My Heart Trixie Dearie I Sweetie Polly Ann Red Zeke Sparky Blushes Fat Fatty K. D. Bashful Baby Doll Grace Dearie Pest Kippie Smarty Lemmoe Lovey Laughing Bess Valet Patty Rip Betty Mickey Honey Nancy Billie Katie AMBITION Toastmaster President of Bank Accountant Nurse Classical Dancer Movie Actress School Teacher Loafing Auto Agent Radio Shark Quack Doctor Preacher Teaching Caesar School Teacher Poet Milliner To win Grace To elope with Anna To torture Miss Golden To fall deeply in love Horse Dealer Lawyer To get married Dentist Nurse Vamp Unwilling to tell Chauffeur Own candy store Prohibition Officer Stenographer Latin Teacher Smiling Nothing Much X I THE OPTIMIST Suggested Readings For Sophomores Huckleberry Finn ........., ......... ...........v....,...... E l wood Dell Daddy Long Legs ....... .......... X lVillia1n Boretsky Slim Jim ....,................w.,....,.. ...............,.... J . P. Shelky Rip Van VVinkle .......... ....................... L ee Taylor Polly Anna ..................Y.wY,,..,.. ...v...w. A ima O'Hatniclc Caesar .........................,....,.......................,,ee,.........................,....l... Bessie Thomas The Balance of Power ........................................,,.............., Hazel Vance Anne's fKatherine'sJ House of Dreams ...... Katherine Koch The Real Man ..............,.l...................................l....,....,......... Micky Yellis Emma Brindle Mother Goose .,..,....,.................................,..................,............ Little Women ........ ....... K athryn Leighty Charles Evans Freckles ..........., ...........................l..... ..... Meditation .....,....................................,. ............,,........ G race Tarr Tom Brown's School Days ....... ....... F red Muhlenberg Bashful Fifteen ....,......,...,......w.,...... .ct............. A rthur Love Tom Thumb ......,................... ......... V aughn Flesher Model Husband .vce,,.,..,,.......... .......... E arle Leighty How to Woo and Win .l...... ................ H arry Riley Pride and Prejudice .....,..., .,.e,.... G arnet Gowan Ghost Stories .....,.........,.. ........ B etty Wiltrout Helpful Suggestions for the Freshmen by the Sophomores Well, Sophomores, we are almost Juniors, but it wouldn't be right for us to pass out of our second year without giving advice to those just entering. So Freshmen, first of all we will tell you always to do what your teacher says-that is the most important step in obtaining peace and good favor among your Elders.H Next, for those of you who are going to take second-year Algebra under our faithful Mr. Horsch, never go to class without at least one problem worked. If you try to get along with less than that-BEWARE! Then, never be late to class, don't loiter in the hallsg don't make any loud noises, pay attention in chapelg don't throw erasers or paper on the floor and don't drink the fountains dry. These are just some helpful suggestions which we want you to follow, because we wouldn't want the teachers to have to stand an un- ruly class after having such a model one as ours. But, future Sopho- mores, if any doubt ever arises in your mind as to what is right or wrong, just come to a member of the class of '26 and she or he will send you on the Straight and Narrow Road, with flying colors. Y J f N TI-IE OPTIMIST f'N' '-- X-QQ X K I RQ f f ,f fl f tx f ff f N'f ?.uN, ,V , ls 3+ K0 ' J X ,f f,f'ff ' 'J -:iff J IH ' 'f' y 741' ' If ' 'lf 'X 547 W flu.. 'Q ' fi X Y , v'j',,- f' ,f X ' f 9 I ,yi ' 'I I' X i f , 'I xp W M 'V ' ' W M al Q4.' 'I X' Aff ff, V gf I V' ' ' ZZ! Vffkflfz..-1-3 7,1 N --'-. Fre en f N Tl-IE. OPTIMIST Class Song QTune--Nellie Grayj There's a small red building in Alverton, Where I Whiled many happy hours away, A sitting and a singing in the little Freshman room, Where lived my darling Freshman mates. CHORUS Oh! our poor Freshmen days they have taken them away, And we'll see those Freshies no more. We're sitting by the school house and We're weeping all the day For we're gone from the old Freshmen Class. MOTTO: Labor Conquers All Things. FLOWER: Pink Carnation. COLORS: Cherry and Gold. Qfficers President ..................... ...... . , ..,............... .. Vice President ............ Secretary ................... Treasurer .............. Yell Grandpa, Grandma Mamma, Papa, Sister, Brother, David Cowan Carroll Medsger Zuela Husband Emily J. Berg COME QUICK! HELP! THE OPTIMIST f N TI-IE OPTIIVIIST GUR INF ANTS Ralph Anderson Bessie Ansell Ralph Brooks Mary Martha Baker Helen Baumann Lavenia Begonia Emily Berg Pearle Bowser Elizabeth Bills David Cowan Martha Echard Thomas Felix Berniece Graft Janet Grimm Thurston Hixson Donald Howser Jean Hout Zuella Husband Francis Johnson Gladys Kelly Ellsworth Kooser John Lynch Olen Love Carroll Medsger G. L. Marsh Frances Miller Georgetta Ramsey Turner Ruff Christ Rose Kenneth Shelky Loretta Schumck Esther Sherbondy Opal Shively Helen Somerfield Virginia Smouse Judith Stewart Gertrude Stull Irene Sturtz Walter Weisel Gerald Wilson John Zerilla and the green grass grew all around. g J f N THE OPTIMIST Record of the Freshmen The morning of September 4, 1923, dawned without a cloud in the sky. The little song birds burst forth into the sweetest melody, chirp- ing the gay little songs they had learned for just such an eventful day. Shall we ever forget our first day in old E. H. H. S., where we, little Greenies, trembling and quaking with fear penetrated for the first time its old lowly walls. We certainly were the Greenest Grenniesf' We always readily followed the commands of the upper classmen. The very first day we were commanded to go to the cellar for our books. Of course we obeyed, but, alas, failed to discover a cellar. Everywhere rumors were afloat of the way in which we were to be initiated. VVere we frightened? WVe appeared to possess an extra coat of green after receiving such an announcement. Mr. Horsch tucked us under his fatherly wing, endeavoring to teach us how to behave, how to study, and above all, not to be cowards, when the time for initiation dawned. Would this terrible day never appear? But at last on September 15, we were initiated. We were more frightened than hurt, as we only had our shoes removed and our faces painted in a very fantastic way. Sev- eral received a strapping, but this only served to settle us a bit. In a few weeks we were placed in the two Literary Societies. Oh! what an uproar, but it soon quieted down again. On December 14, the Greenies held a HWoolsworth Xmas, to cele- brate our Christmas vacation. School re-opened on December 31. Back again to all work and no play. The Freshmen from all appearances have a slight knowledge of what love is, for several of our loyal classmates have succumbed to the fatal disease Hurrah! School will soon be out, when we, no longer will be Freshies, but proud Sophomores. Farewel to all till we happily meet again in school next year. F. Miller-'27 If f 'N TI-IE OPTIMIST Dont's For Freshmen Don't forget you are only a Freshman. Don't think you know more than Mr. Groome. Don't attempt to go thru High School in two yearsg no one can do it. Don't forget that you are the verdant, unsophisti- cated, bigoted, microciphalic, misgynic, degenerated, an- thropomorphic, agriculturist, crass, specie of Darwin, and that you are permitted to remain here only because it has pleased us to tolerate your presence. A Freshmanis head is full of air, Of air so hot and breezy, A Sophomore's head is full of naught, Of naught but 'Ktake life easy. A Junior's head is full of love, The love you get at college, A Senior's head is full of brains, A greater amount of Knowledge. Lectures During the past school year, the faculty and students have had the privilege of listening to many people who came among us to deliver some message, either of a patriotic, literary or educational nature, but not often were we permitted to hear such men as Rev. White, Dr. Marvin, and J. R. Campbell. These men held their audience spell-bound and the silence was interrupted only by the laughter they aroused when they gave some humorous poems or jokes. We en- joyed their lectures very much and we know they will return again and we hope it will be in the near future. X l f N TI-IE OPTIMIST Humoresque Club 'tNot to study lessons, but to lessen studies? REQIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP: To retire early and sleep late. To spend three hours a day viewing Coke Ovens and Landscape. Never to allow work to interfere with out-door pleasure. Place of Meeting .,....... ........,. A nywhere and Everywhere Officers President of the Council .,,,,s ......... R obert Croushore First Lord of the Treasury ......, ...,.................. E llwood Dell Secretary for Trouble ..,............ .......... C lifford Peterson Martha Baker Corresponding Secretaries ......ss ......... L illian Koch Bessie Tedrow Lgpeaker otthe House ----------- -v-.,sf,,sv.- W illiam Brooks Class Representatives H Lord High Connnissioner of Ink Wells Ellsworth Kooser Gentleman Usher of the Peanut Bag ...,...,.... Micky Yellis Lord Chamberlain for Removal of Waste Baskets Kenneth Love Promoter of Healthful Sports ........ ...... ' 'Tubby McNally Pleasure Committee Goodlooking Marsh Stanley Oshinsky Lee Taylor Kenneth Shelky TI-IE OPTIMIST 523,444 'vfhfx 1 ff! . , ,WALK . bij? 1 M . X'-at wif Zckw r I I A ' -4 t 1, I .Q H25 at -:gl A .fl EQ fv i M. Aw I , f Lkfdff 99 Cl 2 Q, ,V X, R it A I fvw ,gzffflf X J f 7 N TI-IE OPTIIVIIST The Orchestra of E. H. H. S. Although the orchestra was composed of only eight members, nevertheless this organization has been kept very busy throughout the year. The members are to be complimented for accomplishing the results thus far, while working under difficulties. It is to be regretted that in a high school of almost one hundred and fifty, only seven were interested enough to take part in this very important school activity. Let us hope that more enterprise in the fuure will be shown by those who have ability along this line. The orchestra played for all important school affairs, such as the Senior Class Play, Contest, and on other im- portant occasions. The instrumentation of the orchestra consisted of the following: Violins, cornet, clarinet, and piano. , There can be no reason why our High School Or- chestra should not continue to grow, not only in numbers, but also in musical ability, until it reaches a high degree of perfection and becomes one of the most important school organizations. W MEMBERS OF ORCHESTRA Ralph O'Roark-Violin Harlan Medsger-Clarinet Pearl Christner-Violin Carroll Medsger-Cornet Mildred Vance tAlunmnael J. D. Hill-Piano -Violin Gerald Wilson-Cornet M. H. Briggs-Violin-Director X I THE OPTIMIST The Glee Club This organization has been quite active during the year. At various times, the members have shown thelr ability as Prima Donnas in Chapel. This year, it has been the aim of our Glee Club to surpass all other years in musical work. MEMBERS OF THE GLEE CLUB Mary Louise Pershing-Pianist Sara Flesher Bessie Tedrow Irene Chaine Mae Bowser Pearle Husband Ethel Stoner Mary Katherine Christie Lillian Koch Ida Kelley Gleeova Hennencamp Mattie Craig Ada Vance Maude Ramsey Bessie Thomas Anna Davison Emma Brindle Hazel Vance Garnet Cowan Grace Tarr Violet King Anna Lowe Evelyn Wall Elizabeth Wiltrout Russell Mathias Lee Taylor Wayne Aspey 1 John Love John Koval Edward McNally Fred Muhlenberg x J l THE OPTIMIST Can You Imagine? Miss Golden with bobbed hair. Mary Louise playing Jazz. John Love wearing a soft collar. Having one hour or more for luncheon. A day passing without some one in study hall. Mr. Groome without his note book. James Hall going home on the four car when Judith is in school. The Junior Class being capable of handling their money. Mary Lesko being put out of class room for poor discipline. Celia VVallace with black curly hair. A week passing without Lillian Koch having several telephone calls. Mae Bowser being a Commercial Law Teacher. The Seniors not primping. The Freshies being timid. The Seniors being in any class Without giggling. Mary Ann not having something to say back to the teachers. Do You Remember Way Back When? Everyone was compelled to leave the school at 3:40. The Faculty did not have to be handled with care. There was no need for Student Government. The Freshies were considered as our Cradle Roll, instead of our Romantic Circle. The Giggling Seniors were little Green Freshies and were afraid even to turn around at their desk. Taking notes was not good for your education. The Victrola was used as an entertainment not as an ornament to look at. VVe sang All Through the Nightf' The pupils were afraid to say what they thought. Y J THE. OPTIMIST Y N g,mnimra.ulxamxfwmaaazmilmluugqwuuwwusul J 6 X . jx: ' fx I N - '-:Q Rx f . 5 '-I X 4 j I 4',2Sx..0:. y 1 21 HQ .4 Q YQ-fa 1 J -10 3 1 eC w A I 1 g w 5 2 x W 1 -11 3 f '. '2 'HZ a':2 Q- yll N I Q 'wx 9 E f -vx 1ll. N H,.mmlHlHlIuu 1 um 1 M y f N THE OPTIMIST The Literary Societies The Literary Societies, namely, Sumner and Webster, play an important role in the student life. The bi-weekly programs given by each society have been profitable and of a high standard during the past year. The purpose of the societies is to develop the student intellectually and socially. The programs are educational, as live present day subjects are discussed and opportunity is given to each one to develop his talents. Each society has its elective officers and in this list there is a critic whose duty is to criticize and give helpful suggestions. The rivalry between the societies is of a friendly nature and tends to make literary work more interesting for all concerned. The climax of the literary work of the societies is reached in the annual Contest. This Contest is made possible through the generosity of the Scottdale Trust Company. This year's program exceeded all the previous ones rendered, which is as follows: M ... I THE OPTIMIST f N Tl-IE OPTIIVIIST. Thirteenth Annual Contest H Between the Sumner and VV ehster Literary Societies ofthe liast Huntingdon Township High School l Tuesday Evening, February 12, 1924 At 8115 SCOTTDALE THEATRE PROGRAM Music ...................s..ss..... ......s,s................................ ................. H i gh School Orations Universal Peace ...,.,.,... ..,..........,..,...................... Z uella Husband LSD Americanism ------.,-.---'---sWW.-s---sWW -- .s-s ssvsssss-A-AAA--.---,-------A----.- .'.-------, L i llian Koch QWJ Essays Education, the Life of Our Nation .....,.,.......,., Ethel Stoner CSD America's Opportunity .................. Mary Louise Pershing QVJ Songs ..........................,.....................,...,......,,.........,ss.s.................. Sumner Society Readings The Other Wise Man ......,.....................................s..s Emma Brindle QSJ The Falllllle ........,....,...,........,................................................... Ada Vance CWD Songs ...,.............,.............,,...,...........................,.....................,...... Webster Society Debate-Resolved That the Treaty of Versailles Should Be Revised in Favor of Germany, with Respect to the Pen- alties Exacted of Germany, by That Treaty. Aiiirmative-CSD Maude Ramsay and Margaret Sherbondy Negative-QWJ John Mosh and Mary Katherine Christie Society Yells Announcement of Decision of Judges. Presentation of Prize Money by J. M. Zimmers, Scottdale Trust Company. Judges-Rev. E. B. Learish, Pastor of the United Brethren Church, Scottdale, Pa.g John G. Gault, Attorney, Scottdale, Pa.g C. L. Wagoner, Instructor in Scottdale High School. In the twelve preceding contests the Sumners Won five and the Websters seven. A prize of ten dollars in gold is awarded each of the five winning contestants by the Scottdale Trust Company. TI-IE OPTIMIST l l l l l f A l THE OPTIMIST l SUMNER President Secretary Critic Fall Term Ralph O'Roark Maude Ramsey Ethel Stoner Winter Term Harlan Medsger Ethel Stoner Mary Lesko Spring Term William Brooks Hazel Smith Ida Kelly Motto Flower Colors Excelsior Golden Rod Lavender and Gold l WEBSTER J President Secretary Critic Fall Term J. D. Hill Mary K. Christie Sara Flesher Winter Tern1 Robt. Croushore Pearl Husband Lillian Koch Spring Term John Mosch Mollie J. Longanecker Celia Wallace Motto Flower Colors Carpie Diem Red Rose Maroon and White f W THE GPTIIVIIST Senior Class Play HBOOMERANGH Cast Dr. Gerald Sumner .......,... .,............... .,,.................. J o hn Koval Budd Vlloodbridge ......... ,...... E dward McNally Preston DeWitt ......... ...,..,... W ayne Aspey Hartley ...,..............,....,.. ...........,, J ohn Love Mr. Stone ........ ...,....... G eorge Smith Ethel Stoner Lillian Koch Yvonne .....,............ Grace Tyler .........,. ............. Virginia Xelva ............. ..................... M ary K. Christie Marian Sumner ......................,....l..... ............,.,,.,............ M aude Ramsey Gertrude Ludlow ....,.,,..,l.............................,...... Mollie J. Longanecker Mrs. Creighton Woodbridge ...............,.........,................ Sara Flesher Guests at the Party Pearle Husband Celia Wallace Mae Bowser Hazel Smith Mary Lesko Irene Chaine Ida Kelley Bessie Tedrow Gerald Sumner, a young unexperienced doctor just home from abroad, takes up the practice of medicine. He is very much disgusted when after two weeks he has not had one patient-not so much as a sick cat. Nevertheless he employs an extremely Winsome young nurse who causes a decided change in the Doctor's life later. At last he lands a patient, Budd. Of course, Budd is nervous. Of course, mother is anxious-mothers always are. But what an extraordinary case this is-you wouldn't expect an old family physician to cure it-no one but a modern doctor. Miss Grace Tyler, in whom Budd is interested teases him by giving her attention to Preston DeWitt. Dr. Sumner arranges for a birthday party for Budd. He invites Grace, especially to watch Budd's actions. He also invites the nurse to take Budd's attention from Grace. Oh, how this is spoiled. Use your imagination. The nurse, Virginia Xelva, discovers that she has a rich uncle. She is about ready to go to New York, when the Doctor discovers how lonesome it would be without her. The train for New York leaves at 11: 40. Virginia is busily engaged with one of the Doctor's patients. The train is due now, but Virginia decides--???? P A TI-IE OPTIMIST f N THE OPTIMIST Come Out of the Kitchen The four Daingerfield children, Olivia, Paul, Bess and Charlie, have been left in charge of the family home, while the parents have gone abroad on account of ill health of the father. Not being very good managers, they are bankrupt iinancially. Not wishing to worry parents with plea for more money they have decided to rent the home for six weeks to a rich Northern gentleman, named Burton Crane, for 555,000 Among other require- ments of the lease it was stipulated that four white ser- vants should be furnished with the house. At the last moment the servants failed to arrive and in order to save the day and incidentally the !IS5,000, the young Dainger- fields adopt the plan suggested by Olivia to disguise them- selves and take the part of servants. How successful these young Southern aristocrats would be at this task we will leave you to imagine if your memory hasfailed. We shall only hint that even though the servant plan was none too successful from servant standpoint, yet it was instrumental in bringing about a love affair and a pretty wedding which will help still further in uniting the North and South, We hope. Cast Olivia Daingerfield, alias Jane Ellen .................. Hazel Siskey Elizabeth Daingeriield, alias Aramenta ...... Dorothy Carlson Mrs. Falkner, Tuckeris sister .......................... ,...................,. A da Vance Cora Falkner, her daughter .........,......... ............... H azel Hensel Amanda, Oliva's black mammy ............,,............. Helen McNally Burton Crane, from the North ........................ Robert Croushore Solon Tucker, Crane's attorney and guest ......... John Mosch Paul Daingerfield, alias Smithfield ,,.,........... Harlan Medsger Charles Daingeriield, alias Brindleburg ............ Carl Andrish Randolph Weeks, agent of the Daingerfield's ............ Ralph O Roark TI-IE OPTIIVIIST 'Wfales of Our Tantalizersu Faculty of E. H. H. S.-'tis of thee We sing May your rules and your ideals In the breezes fling. Mr. Grooine leads all the rest, Principal is he, Every day he makes a rule Through which we can't see. Miss Darling-the English teacher, Always knows a jokeg She tells us, we laugh, and then We tell other folks. The best We know-on Mr. Horsch That We can tell to you, ls-when the bell for class rings out, He's only half way through. Miss Fallon rings the bell for us, To pray, to eat, and then She rings a bell for us to quit, And we get up again. The Library is so sacred, Mr. Groon1e's the bossg He's mostly very pleasant, But frequently he gets cross. Miss Golden teaches Latin ' To the brilliant High School Folk While Miss Briggs teaches music Which makes us start to go. For all our pencils, papers, paste, Our crayons, rules, erasers We go to the Supply Room And ask it of Mr. Davis Have we forgot a single one Of Faculty or Famous? I hope not but then if we have You surely cannot blame us. g I TI-IE OPTIMIST COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Mae Bowser Pearl Husband Lillian Koch Mary Lesko Mollie J. Longanecker Frances Armstrong Dorothy Carlson Mary Biestel Helen McNally Gleeova Hennencanip Emogene Taylor Eleanor Yockey SENIORS Celia Wallace Ida Kelley John Koval John Love Edward McNally JUNIORS Hazel Hensel Frances Myers Mary Ann Wesolowsky Pearl Christner Ruth McCracken Helen Weisel Viola Miller Willaim Brooks SOPHOMORES William Boretsky Anna Ohatnick Anna Cable Garnet Cowan Mary Zerilla Ralph Brooks David Cowan Martha Baker Opal Shively Gertrude Stull Michael Yellis Russel Mathias Evelyn YVall FRESHMEN Helen Somerfield Virginia Sniouse Bernice Graft Gerald Wilson Christ Rose Irene Sturtz The Seniors are taking the Secretarial Practice which Will be a Wonderful help to them when they are out in the business World. In the Commercial Department, We work hard and accomplish much. --Commercial Classes. g J THE OPTIMIST THE OPTIMIST The Student Government Our High School has advanced one step higher-by this we mean the 'organizing of the Student Government. This organization did not begin until the New Year, 1924, but already there has been marked improvement in the discipline of our Hall-way? The organization consists of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, Vice President of each class, Sanitation Squad and Patrol Squad. Each one serving as an ofiicer is recognized from the other students by the wearing of an arm-band. On this arm-band the letters appear, corresponding to his oihce. Thus each Council member and each student know what their duties are. The Patrol Squad consists of five members, whose duties are to see that the halls are kept in the right order. The Sanitation Squad consists of eight members, whose duties are to see that the rooms are in proper condition when leaving them. The purpose of this organization is to keep up the spirit among the student body and give them more responsibility in the school. The Student Council meets once or twice a month to receive in- formation or to take up some question. Certain laws are given to the President by Mr. Groome, he then gives them to the Council. Rules con- cerning the condition around the school have been legislated by the Council and posted. In all these meetings, we have a teacher present, Miss Briggs. She has done her part in making this organization a success. Of course this is like any other new organization, it takes time to make it a success, and we hope that Student Government will not drop out of old E. H. H. S., but that it will continue and prove to be a great improvement in our school. The following are the members of the Student Council: President ........................................,........................................ Edward McNally Vice President ...........................,. ......... H arlan Medsgar Secretary and Treasurer .,..... ..................... M ae Bowser Elizabeth Wiltrout David Cowan Vice President of Different Classes Mosch Mae Bowser MEMBERS OF SANITATION SQUAD g Freshmen Junior Zuella Husband Mary Louise Pershing Walter Weisel Harold Kooser Sophomore Senior Hazel Vance Lillian Koch Earle Leighty John Koval PATRCL SQUAD John Mosch Ralph Anderson John Love Ellwood Dell Vaughn Flesher f N Tl-IE OPTIMIST The E.. H. H. S. Girls' Association Motto: Purity of Life and Speech Flower: Lily i Colors: Scarlet and Cream This Association consists of all the girls of E. H. H. S. The lady teachers are considered as Honorary Members. The object of the association is to foster a higher standard in the High School and to develop in its members Worthy ambitions and to create a more wholesome basis of true friendship. The regular meetings of the council are held every two Weeks. MEMBERS OF COUNCIL President ....,............................................................................... Mary K. Ch1'iSti6 Vice President .......... ...,,........ E thel Stoner Secretary .................... ....... M ary M. Lesko Lillian Koch Ada Vance Class Representatives ......... Betty Wiltmut Georgetta Ramsey x I THE OPTIIVIIST 6' Q- ff Z Romance First you love, Then you woo, Then you marry, gigg- MCLMQ4 sfn' And then you're thruf' I got a man, XVo11't tell you his name, Cause your man And my man. May he the same. f N THE OPTIMIST Matrimonial Society Motto: Marry in haste and repent at leisure. Qualification of Membership: Any person, who has been married, has successfully proposed, or has a. divorce, is eligible to membership in this society. information Bureau: Any information may be obtained from the chief advisor on love, or any deceased member. President ......................................,.......................,,..,,......,.,..,................... John Love Vice President ...........,..........,........... .....,..................... ' 'Tubby McNally Recorder of Prospects ......,..,.l......,l.,.................................,.......... Ada Vance Guardians of Hope Chests ............ Ida Kelly and Mary Lesko Chief Advisor on Love ....,,......,.........,,......... Garnet Cowan 'LBob Croushore Katheryn Leighty Vaughan Flesher Pearle Husband Mary Louise Pershing ACTIVE MEMBERS Anna Cable J. D. Hill Bessie Tedrow Billy Boretsky Mollie J. Longanecker Ralph O'Roark Billy Brooks Ethel Stoner Lee Taylor Violet King Micky Yellis Maude Ramsey John Mosch Sara Flesher Ralph Anderson Dorothy Carlson Ellwood Dell Francis Armstrong Clifford Peterson HONORARY MEMBERS Hazel Siskey and Carl Andrish Judith Stewart and James H. Hixon Miss Christie and 7? Miss VVallace and Oh!-'?? Miss Smith and Gee!-?? Miss Chaine and Gosh!-?'? Miss Bowser and Golly!-?? K I f N THE OPTIMIST Matrimonial Society---Continued PROMISING MATERIAL Irene Sturtz Hazel Hensel Mattie Craig Lillian Koch Elizabeth Wiltrout Mary Martha Baker Gertrude Stull Opal Shively John Koval George Smith Harlin Medsgar Jacob Minster ALUMNAE Alma Mosch fHorschJ Helen Myers fGro0meJ Ruth Williams fRosensteelJ Our Loving-? Family 1. Great Grandpav Davis 2. Grandpa', Groome 3. Grandmai' Fallon 4. Papa Horsch 5. Maman Briggs 6. Aunt Jane 7. Sister Evelyn God Bless Them. f - N THE OPTIMIST Prophecy of the Class of '24 The tall stately willows gently swayed back and forth. The owl in the pine tree hooted and swooped down as if to grasp some one in its very claws. Suddenly, there was a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder, followed by a great ball of fire through the pines. Something called for me to follow it. Soon l found myself in a merry chase through the fields. I came upon a weird scene. Three Witches were dancing wildly about a big earthern kettle, while they chanted gloomily: Double, Double, Toil and Trouble, Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble? Great bubbles came to the top of the kettle, as the Hre burned bright- ly. I gazed in odd silence in the kettle. I wondered if this could be the future of the illustrious class of '24. No sooner did this thought enter my mind than it began to materialize. First comes an array of beautiful bubbles which soon take shape and becomes a beautiful Millineris Shop. As we look around, we see the proprietress, or as We knew her in former days as Bessie Tedrow. This scene vanishes, and in it place comes one vastly different, a massive building, bearing this inscription: The Most Sanitary Place in Town, Let McNally Be Your Butcher, First, Last, and Always. 4 Again the scene shifts, and a beautiful, glittering bubble, a new High School appears. No longer can we see the smiling face of Miss Darling, but that of a sweet, curly headed maiden. When she turns her head and begins to read in French, we recognize the face as that of Ethel Stoner. Another huge bubble comes to the surface. lt bursts and We see a large hospital. In a few seconds the matron enters. With smiling face, and a good morning she greets the patinets. We soon recognize the face as that of Sara Flesher. May her work always be bright and prosperous. Once more we find ourselves in a large University. We pass through the halls to a large auditorium. XVe listen to a lecture on The Way to Successf' When we find one member of the class of H24 busily taking notes and iind it to be none other than Mary Katherine Christie. Now there is a slight pause and out comes the famous Soprano singer and we learn that she is none other than Irene Chaine. K J TI-IE OPTIMIST Prophecy of the Class of '24---Continued In this large bubble, we view a scene. No wonder we are uncertain where it is, but it resembles a scene down on the farm. We can see cows, and the sheep. Here COIHCS the farmer himself, just as friendly as ever. It is John Love himself in his big straw hat. Good afternoon, and we part. , This bubble brings us back to the city of New York. Here we find a lawyer's office and the large electric sign displays this: John Koval, Attorney at Law. This accounts for John's Commercial Law fhanded down by Mr. Groomej. With the disappearance of this beautiful bubble, another just as beautiful appears. Through the dim light, I can see a little bungalow. I can see an old lady seated by the iireside reading one of Shakespeare's plays. Her hair is white, but her face is just as young and sweet. Slowly as she sleeps, the book falls from her hand, revealing on the front page the well remembered name of Hazel Smith. Just near is another name, but alas, it is blurred by the tossing of the leaves of the book. But we can guess that Hazel has chosen a life much better than the rest of us. Next we see a western scene-a little country school. Here and there we detect the sound of the Underwood, for the students are taking a speed test. Now, we see the teachers coming in the room. But who can they be? Well sure enough it is our little Lillian fLong Agoj but no more, for she is much bigger than her companion. With her is Mary, just the same Mary over and over. Never any worse from her teaching, for she couldn't be cross even if she wanted to be. Ah! Yes! it comes again. Here we see a large southern mansion. Seated on the porch is an old gentleman, busily engaged in reading the news. While he glances toward the driveway we notice a sign on the door: Radios bought, and radios sold, Buy and.never feel old. . Ask George he repairs all, So buy and make a call. Again the scene changes and we find ourselves in a large studio. Here comes the managers. You'll Iind them together in all kinds of weather. At home or at school, they were always the same and never apart, they work well, and now try hard to make others look the same. And who are they but our Mae and Pearle. g I f N TI-IE OPTIMIST Prophecy of the Class of '24---Continued Then again a bright bubble comes to the surface and the scene at once is laid in a large theatre. We are intensely interested in the speaker of the evening who is Maude Ramsey, whose subject is: My Ideas When I Am Elected to the Senate? Again there is silence and out comes a musician who soon holds the audience spellbound, and by the motions of her hands we can readily tell that she is rendering, Il Trovatoref' But who is she? Why, Mollie Jean Longanecker. Just one more bubble and I see a beautiful country scene, and busy working in her Iiower garden we see a tall blond girl. We can catch a gleam of a narrow gold band on the third finger of her left hand, and so we know the fate that has befallen our Celia. Wrapped in the visions of the Class of '24 I have been completely lost to my surroundings until suddenly an owl darts across my path. There was a blinding flash of lightning, a terrific clap of thunder and the rain started to fall in torrents, putting out the gleaming fire. The bub- bles subsided and with it my precious dreams of the Class of '24, Ida Kelley-'24 A Problem 'Twas the night before the finals, And our hearts were beating fast, Thinking of our marks to-morrow, And whether we'd flunk or pass. Some of us were sure and certain, We should do our best to wing Most of us were sick with horror, And so, we crammed it in. The hours of study were over, NVe were reaching the Hnal test, Whether to know, and know you know it, Or to cram it is the best. TI-IE OPTIMIST V W ETMPTHQS l'X E O . 5 -Qi, N ff f, ,f gif . XXX-ai' x ,1 ,g 7:47 ,n y X X Y! f .len A 5' X X exyX'!f17! fj7l I X ,wwf 1, ' 'vf ' , w THE OPTIMIST E. H. H. S. Athletic News Of course E. H. H. S. is a loyal American Institution. It has Athletics as well as schools of a much higher stand- ing. Each and every one enter heartily into the few enjoyments which are permitted to the small tribe which haunts the school daily. Interest decreased because of the poor places of practising and the lack of good equipment, but Cheer Up scholars a new High School is COMING, When school began a lively bunch of fellows hastened to report for football. The team was rather light, but was soon put in good shape under the supervision of Coach M. J. Horsch. We had a fairly good schedule, but we lost the majority of the games. This was on account of lack of practice just preceding the games and because of the heavy opposing teams. We were conquered by Union- town, Turtle Creek, Dunbar Township, Mt. Pleasant, German Township and Confluence. VVe most heartily de- feated the Vandergrift, Herminie, and Connellsville South Side Preps team. We had a game with Westinghouse Tech which we held to a 0-0 score. - At the games held on the wonderful grounds of Scottdale, which Scottdale High was so willing to give, our team did excellent work, and was well backed by the Student Body in their new cheers in which all were so willing to join as soon as the games would begin. This year no Basket Ball teams were organized be- cause there was no available place for practice and the team would have to go to Scottdale Y. M. C. A., but as this place was available to us practically one or two hours a week, the majority decided that there was no use forming a team, if we could not practice more than that. As soon as the new building is erected, let us, the members of the Graduating Class of 1924, sincerely hope that each and every class has at least two good teams of both girls and boys. There will be much more interest if there are inter-class games carried on in the school. N J TI-IE OPTIMIST Tl-IE. OPTIMIST Football In the fall of 1923 great interest was created over the one most interesting of all out-door games, FOOTBALL. The preceding Spring at a meeting of the Athletic Asso- ciation John Koval was elected Captain and Edward Mc- Nally was elected Business Manager. Due to sickness Coach Horsch was forced to leave school for a period of two weeks, but the good work was kept up by John Byars a very prominent citizen of East Huntingdon Township, and a resident of Alverton, and one who in former years was a very faithful student and loyal athlete of this school. Although the teain was under a great handicap it did good work, but if the conditions had been better, of course, better results would have been accomplished. The games played were as follows: Uniontown .........,..................,................ At ...........,...,,................,...., Uniontown Turtle Creek ..........,......,...... .,.,..,, A t ...,...... .......... T urtle Creek Vandergrift ....................,.......... ........ A t ......... ........ V andergrift Westiiighouse Tech .......,.. ........ A t .....,... .......... S cottdale Dunbar Township ......... ........ - At .......... ...,....... D unbar Herminie ............................ ........ A t ......... .................,. S Cottdale Mt. Pleasant ,,,,,,............. ........ A t ......... ......vv................ S cottdale South Side Preps ....... ......... A t .......... ................... C onnellsville German Township ......... ......... . At .,.....,. .......... M cClellandtown Coniiuence ......,........................,..........,.,,. At .......... ..,............,.... C oniiuence The Line-up was as follows: ' L. E.-gLeighty R. E. Mathias L. T.-Anderson R. T.-Croushore L. G.WSmith R. G. Dell Q. B.-Koval R. H.-YMosch F. B.-W. Brooks L. H.-McNally Center-H. Medsgar Substitutes-Shelky Keslar, Lynch, R. Brooks, C. Medsgar, G. Wilson, J. D. Hill, O'Roark. J l THE OPTIMIST Baseball Team of E.. H. H. S. After a lapse of several years, East Huntingdon has again put upon the field a baseball team. Four years ago was the last year of baseball until the present season. It is with a plea for support and interest on the part of our patrons and bright hopes for the future that we again attempt to establish a name for our Alma Mater on the diamond. Credit must be given several of our baseball enthus- iasts in the different classes for bringing the sport back on our calendar. It is through the untiring spirit of some of these fellows that a possibility for big things in the baseball line has been established. While the time of writing is rather early to give any definite estimate of the real calibre of the team, one thing is certain, and that is that there is a wealth of good material at hand to be developed. The infield shapes up as particularly strong-in fact, quite extraordinary for a High School. One thing is certain, and that is that the name of E. H. H. S. will not suffer any reverse at the hands of the baseball team, unless something unforeseen happens. The fact that the greater part of the team consists of Fresh- men and Sophomores bids well to an aggregation that will make this section sit up and take notice during the next few years. WATCH US. L. F.-Mosch 2nd-Dell C. F.--Felix lst-Andrish R. F.-Mathias SS.-T. Felix 2rd-Leighty C.-O'Roark Pitchers-Koval, Leighty, T. Felix, Mosch. The same Carl Andrish f ' N THE OPTIMIST I'd Like: To get 100 72 in Commercial Law Exam. John Koval A Bungalow just for two James Hixon always good as bright as my hair funny considered smart popular a Senior one foot taller Lillian Koch Earl Leighty Kenneth Shelky Kippy Peterson Loretta Shmuck J. P. Shelky Francis Armstrong eat more To talk always A better Freshman Class Miss Golden Bessie Tedrowe Mr. Hoarsch Every day to be Wednesday night Mae Bowser A Stand-in with the Faculty More brains A little nerve To run the High School Michael Yellis Everybody The Sophomores Senior Class We Wonder Who Put The: Gold in Golden Fall in Fallon Groom in Groome Brook in Brooks Hen in Hensel Mill in Miller Stone in Stoner Ram in Ramsey Ted in Tedrow Van in Vance Black in Blacka Arm in Armstrong Carl in Carlson Koo fcooj in Kooser And in Andrish Hix in Hixon Shore in Croushore Summer in Summerfield Cow in Cowan Cab in Cable Neck in Longanecker Wall in Wallace l J f N TI-IE OPTIMIST SCRAP BOOK September Term of imprisonment begins. The scattering of the green f Freshies J. Freshies seen everywhere with amazing looks on their faces. Prof. Groome employs his messenger boys. Coach Horsch begins Football Lectures. Juniors have hot discussion about Class Rings. Half day off. 'fFair Day Gee! Last year's Biology Class gets back last year's note- book work. fDelayed just ONE year.J Big explosion in Chemistry Class. Ask Zip and Hix. Seniors hold Weiner Roast in Dillinger's Grove. Prof. Groome lectures on parties Football game with Union High. 10-0 in favor of Union High. End of the first month of school. October Reading Test. Can you read ,8111? Much Ado About Nothing. Freshmen boys in- itiated. All is well that Begins? Wellf' Freshmen girls in- itiated. Barefoot parade to Hawkeye. Half day off. Photographer present. Election of oiiicers in the societies. First try-out for school cheer-leader. The end of a perfect day. Game with Sewickley 24-0 in favor of E. H. H. S. Horsch tells us what football boys are made of. Mr. Davis gives an inspiring talk in Chapel. Rev. White teaches. Mr. Horsch goes to hospital. Grandpa bawls Chemistry Class out. Nominations for School Reporter. First meeting of Literary Societies. Gee whiz! Chemistry Class must stay after school a few times. Seniors order Commencement invitations. Seniors hold Halloweien party against rules. Sophomores have party. Robert Croushore and Ralph Brooks are commended in Chapel for good work in football. Thinking of November. f 5 Tl-IE. OPTIMIST November Tubby lays off to go huntin. Goofey's law still in strict enforcement. Exams from Mr. Davis looming up. Hip Hip Hooray! NO SCHOOL! Preliminary Contest begins to be discussed. Prof. Groome has a fiat tire. No assembly this morning. Exams from Powers that Bef, p Seniors waiting patiently for their pins. Thanksgiving vacation. December Plans for Preliminary laid. Everything as it always was. Staff elected Mary Lesko Editor-in-Chief. Don't break trafiic rules-Groome and Davis Cops Sumner-Webster game. Oh! how it must feel to be 75. Ask Mr. Groome. Preliminary Contest. Vacation Days Begin. School opens-Miss Briggs absent. Rev .Trumpeter subs. january Seniors make their New Year's resolutions. A wedding in the Senior Room. Music Classes do not meet. Everybody happy over nothing. Juniors select play- Come Out of the Kitchen Cast announced. Chemistry aprons issued. Chem. students feel young scientists. Exams in sight. Miss Golden takes her first vacation. Same old grind. Good-bye J anuary--Good-bye. rs like X I , N Tl-IE OPTIMIST February Contest time is here with us again. Busy, Busy, Busy. Contest 'tPep. No announcements in assembly. Ticket sale for Contest. Biggest Day of all the year-SUMNER-VVEBSTER CONTEST. Websters take the 50. Seniors go for a sled-ride. Everyone tired and sleepy. The Radio Club f?J goes for a Sled ride. Rev. Gonso talks to Girls. Greatest Storm in History of Country. All means of transportation held up and of course NO SCHOOL. Vacation continues. Work resumed again. Rev. Gonso gives talk to Boys. March Bessie Tedrowls seat brokegMiss Darling says it is an impending disaster. Mr. Campbell addresses assembly. E. H. H. S. gets a raise-Mirror, one cake of soap, one wash basin, placed in hall. Groonie's dirty dozen rules enforced-Chem. Seniors get their pictures taken. More exams in sight. Rev. White addresses assembly. St. Patrick's Day-Seniors celebrate with green rib- bons, ties, beads and dresses. Mr. Marvin gives lecture on Teethf' Junior Cast goes to Monesson. 25. Junior Play-'KCome Out of the Kitchen. Juniors spill the beans-GO ON STRIKE. War in essembly from 9:00 to 1:15. No Juniors present. Mr. Davis gives definition of Study Hall after school. He says that the Study Hall of our School is nothing other than a Lookup. Juniors waiting for a sentence. f 'N TI-IE OPTIMIST April 1. The day after the night before-The War still Wag- mg. 4. Seniors pick class play-K'The Boomerang. 4. Miss Darling leaves. Senior hook classes-Ask Tubby, Maude, Mary K. and Bessie. 5. Saturday-Seniors go on Strike. 6. Sunday-after the sermon Juniors decide to behave. 8. Four Seniors put out of the room for Giggling. Guess who? 14. Annual goes to press. 15. Living in hopes of a vacation day. 16. Glee Club sings in Chapel. Gee! but it's swell. 18. A Vacation Day. Gosh, but we need it. 20. Something crashed, smashed in Room III. Guess what? 23. New High School arrives in a trunk and two sacks. May 1. May Day. 3. Wish it was June 3. 8. Boomerang given by the Seniors. 9. The Boomt' still continued. 12. Chapel two minutes over time. 13. No one to stay for Study Hall. Something radically wrong. 20. Nothing Much. 23. Excitement-Commencement Coming. 27. Commencement Invitations arrive. June 1-6. Baccalaureate Sermon. Class Day. Climax Day-Commencement. Goodbye Forever Old Schoolmates and Friends. f N TI-IE OPTIIVIIST The Editors School Life Addressm One score and three years ago our fore-runners brot forth in the Annual, a joke department, conceived in nonsense and dedicated to the proposition that all students are created comical. Now we are engaged in the great, thinkless task of testing whether that class or any class, so conceived and so dedicated can raise a grin. You are now at the first page of that department. You have come to laugh at the bone-heads of the meagre-minded, and the dumb doings and crazy sayings of those who did such ac- tions that this department might live. lt is altogether natural and inevitable that you should act thus. But in the truest sense we cannot fully print, we cannot do justice to your simple deeds. The queer beings, Freshmen to Faculty, who performed here, have honestly done it far above our poor power to put it in Words. You readers will little note nor long remember what we say here, but you can never forget how you did here. It is for us the comic editors, to thank you here for the numberless breaks which you who have talked here have thus far so innocently exposed. It is further for us to explain our feelings in editing this department before you-that we take increased pleasure in disclosing your queer words and conduct to the rest of your irresponsible friends- that we here highly resolve that your foolish actions shall not have been done in vainwthat the editors for this sec- tion shall print the whole truth of the humorous condi- tions-so that this department of the students, by the students might provoke merriment from its readers. A Smile There are meters trochaic, And meters iambic, And meters of musical toneg But the meter That's neater, and sweeter, Completer, I y Is to meet 'er in the moonlight Alone. f an N THE OPTIIVIIST 1 'eg I w . gf H, . , - Slew 05 Q7 532,937 fffiliit To Whom lt May Concern When you read these jokes, don't go insane, Nor take the editor's name in vaing For if we should happen to Pop you one, Remember that it's all in fun. But if a sorehead you should be, Go tell your troubles to the Faculty. x I W f N THE OPTIMIST VVHAT IT MEANS VVHEN YOU GET E ON YOUR REPORT F ierce lessons. L ate hours. U nbeconiing conduct. N ever prepared. K now nothing. Mr. Groome- James, what are you doing in here? Are you in here for Study Hall? James- I have a purpose for being in here. Mr. Groome flooking around and seeing Judithjz Oh! 1 see why you are in here now. Freshie to Senior- Did you ever read 'Looking Back- wards? Seniorf Yes, many times during exams. Ada- Oh! we,ve just had a meeting. There were seven of us girls there. Mattie-d XVhy no, there were eight? Ada- Oh! yes, I didn't count you. Koval- She'S always throwing my books on the floor and I wontt stand for it no longer. Miss Fa.l1on 'Here,s a chair, be seated. Horsch- What is clean milk?,' Freshie- Why clean milk is milk that is not dirtyf' A peanut stood on the railroad track, Its heart began to flutter, The five-fifteen went fiying past, Toot-Toot-peanut butter. Miss Darling to French Classvul don't want you to get into deep water. J. D.- No, because I can,t swim. Tubby McNally finishing debatej- Now, honorable judges, I think I have proven to you my side of the question by points disgusted above. f 5 Tl-IE OPTIMIST At my typewriter, my pen in hand, Using my brain the least I can, Trying to write something smart enough To be labeled dumb by Miss Fallon. Miss Fallon- Ralph, where is New Orleans? Ralph- Mississippi Miss Briggs in music. Class singing Long, Long Ago. The bass lost out Long, Long Ago, let's hear it again. GROOME'S ORATION TO THE SENIORS Mr. Groome enters the Senior room before dismissal. Seniors all out of place as they were happy, of course. Groome- What's this mean, all you Seniors floatin' around? Why aren't you in your seats? Seniors run for their seats. Mr. Groome- Well the next time I iind you in this posi- tion I'll make you stay for study hall, for one-half cent I'd make you remain tonight. Instead of setting an example for the lower classes, they are setting one for you. Hazel freciting in ECOIIOIIHCSJ-UII1 a tailor shop, there wouldn't be enough barbers to do the work of the community. Miss DarlingM Edward what is the meaning of obtain- able? Edward-t'Something that is easy to get a hold of. If you donit feel just right, If you can't sleep at night, If you moan and Sigh, If your throat is dry, If you ean't eat or drink, If your grub tastes like ink, If your heart doesn,t beat, If y0u've got cold feet, If your head's in a whirl, NVhy don't you marry the girl. e Miss Darling- Does an errand boy use his body only? Edward-J'No, he uses his brain, when he wants to know where to go. g I f N THE OPTIMIST INFORMATION 'CA problem is a figure which you do things with, which are absurd, and then you prove it. A right angle is 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Income is a yearly tax. Hydrogen is colorless, odorless, and insolvent. Horse-Power is the distance a horse can carry one pound of water in an hour. - A Cuckoo is a thing that turns from a butterfly into a moth. A clam is a bad fish. The earth revolves on its axis 360 times in 24 hours. This rapid motion through space causes its sides to perspire, forming dew. The Whisky Rebellion was an era of good feeling? Dust is mud with water squeezed out of it. Pearle C.-Talking about certain types of people: Well that's nothing, I know a person who has black eyes and blue hair. ' Mr. Groome in Chemistry: Yes, Jacob, you don't know much about liters. now, but that will soon be as familiar to you as a 'quartf Miss Darling: Well upon my word J. D. you'll worry me gray-haired yet. The Chemistry Class wants to know: If H 20 is water and HCL is acid what is HEZL. Judith in Literary Society: t'Actions speak louder than words. p f ' '5 THE OPTIMIST Miss Golden fin English, talking about the Crisisj- Mary Ann, how do you know that Stephen Bryce liked Virginia? Mary Ann- Gee whiz! the way he squeezed her when they danced is enough to show anyone he liked her. the MISUNDERSTANDING Lillian- Kenneth, have you a knife?,' Kenneth- No, I left my wife at home. FUNNY REMARKS Donald Houser- May I have the key for the cellar under back stairs ? Bessie- Oh! I laughed so much that I could feel the tears flowing dow11 my back. Tubby-J'I'd make that corner stay in after school. Pearle-'tLillian, you do the next two problems, it might keep your mouth quietf' Mr. Horsch in 2nd year Algebra- 3 times 8 equals 263' A narrator is one who talks too much. She struggled with her algebra, . He said he would undertake to show her an equation. But the offer was a fake, He slipped his arms around her As he sat by her side. X equals this he said, But when her lips were free again, Square X she softly said. Lillian- Billy you don't look like yourself these last few days. , , Billy- Do you know why? Lillian- No Billy- I just took my annual Hallowe'en bath? x J f 5 THE OPTIMIST Mae Bowser- I canit Write any more. I have a splinter in my finger. Miss Fallon- You've been scratching your head, have you? A bright Senior in Economics Class asked to give an ex- ample of the rising and lowering of prices. Example- When automobiles were low nobody wanted themg now since they are high every one Wants them? Irene ffollowing a book agent to the oificej asked- Do you sell class pinsf' Agent-J'Why no-no-no-no-Miss, books? Mr. Groome- Hand in all 14 problems to-morrow. Mae fexcitedlyj- We don't have to write them out do we? Mr. Groome- How do you expect to hand them in if you don't Write them outf' e A FICTITIO US ROMANCE Her eyes were big and dark as plums, Her lips were red as cherries, He gave one look at the little peach, And murmured, i'You're the berries. f'She is the apple of my eye, We'd make a dandy pair, This should be grapes for me, he said, To make a date I'll dare. Raisin' her eyes, she quietly said, You,re a lemon through and through. I don't give a fig for what you say, Raspberries-for you! Mr. Groome- Celia, why are you and Mary sitting to- gether? Do you have only one book?,' Celiae- No, we have only one pencil. James- Don't you think opposites attract. J udith- Sure Dumbellf' Miss Darling in Economics- This is one of the longest definitions I have ever seen, so cheer up. THE OPTIMIST NURSERY RHYMES Sing a song of six bucks, Fellow full of rye, Four and twenty blacksnakes Danced before his eyeg When his eye was opened, His shoes were on the stair, His head was in the ice-box, His legs were on a chair, His mouth was like a furnace, His feet were very cool, Now wasnlt he a pretty mutt, To try to go to school. Hey diddle, diddle, Miss Briggs and her fiddle, Miss Fallon jumped over the broom, Darling and Horsch laughed to see the fun When Golden fell in love with Groome. 1 IT IS CORRECT To remove your hat when having your hair cut. To hand in your book when taking an exam. To start for the car two seconds before time. To stay till five o'clock when the car is late in the morning. To judge this annual by its meritsg not its defects. To be smart, but not tell everybody. powder your nose once every 24 hours. have at least one date a week and not more than eight. To laugh when Mr. Groome cracks a joke. To stay for study hall every time you open your mouth. To slam the door and get on Mr. Groome's nerve. To To Robert C.- What was the name of that last story we had by Barrie 'ZH James Hixon-meaning Two of Them, but thinking of some one else- We two. Michael Yellis telling oral story in Literary- Once there was a prince who set out to find herself a princess. Edward fsurveying the wreck of the rooml- Well, I sup- pose wetd better get busy and fix things up before Mr. Groome gets back. Mind Itm the cop around here. Mae- No, let's get under the desk and say it was the burglars. THE OPTIIVIIST DID YOU KNOW- You can always tell a Senior- He is so sedately dressed. You can always tell a Junior-M By the way he swells his chest. You can always tell a Freshman- By his timid looks and such. You can always tell a Sophomore- But you can't tell him much. If your Lizzie don't turn easy Turner Ruff. Zuela Husband-has a right to show her independence. She was born on July 4. SPEED OF SOUND Sound travels 400 yards per second-some exception: Scandal, 1000 yards. Flattery, 500 yards. Truth, Zlfg yards. John Love- Oh! well beauty passes you know. Maude- Yes, a pity you didn't stop it on its way, isn't it? A Freshie handed i11 a blank paper with the following de- claration attached to it: I hereby declare that I have neither given nor received any aid during the examination. but Gee! I needed it something fierce. Miss Darling- Give proverb concerning desire? Maude- If wishes were beggars, horses might ride. NUISANCES Tardy bell five minutes early. The Freshman Class. Council meetings. Sara looking for lost books. Bessie's giggle. James and Judith talking about love affairs. Dinner bell one minute late. We take this space in which to notify our kind sufferers, the readers to please take no offense at anything herein. We wish to state also to those who have been mercilessly slammed, that we do not mean it-and to those we have praised-well- er, er, the same. K J f 'N AUTOGRAPHS THE BROADWAY NATl0 AL BANK SCOTTDALE, PA. RESOURCES LIABILITIES Loans and Investments . . . S 764,439.57 Capital Stock ..,,..., S 50,000.00 U. S. Bonds to secure circula- Surplus Fund ..... . 50,000.00 tion .........,.. 50,000.00 Undivided Profits ...... 58,301.35 Liberty Loan Bonds ..... 221,340.00 Res. for Depreciation .... 2,000.00 Stocks, Bonds, Etc. ..... 28,186.00 National Bank Notes Out- Stock in Federal Reserve Bank 3, 000.00 standing ......... 49, 200. 00 Redemption Fund and due Deposits ...,. . 1,163,832.22 from U. S. Treasurer . . . 2,500.00 Dividends Unpaid . . 564.00 Cash on Hand and Reserve in Bank ........... 299,632.00 Furniture and Fixtures . . . 4,800.00 Total ........... S1,373,897.57 Total . . . . S1,373,897.57 L J ., fp. --zu an. mv, .sf Q i . ,ff Q Q 1 E X, 1 , P 35- : 3 1 ,fx E 'if I 4'-. - f X , , , w ' 1:2 1 31' , Q .mu 4 Studebaker Light Six Touring S362 Down, Balance Monthly f 'f f Geo. w. cnnnon 0 4 ii' - Scottdale, Pa. Rl' l IABI lf 100DS l AIPSI STX! PS LOWEST PRICES Peterson 81 Allen CLOTHIERS Hatters, Furnishers and Merchant Tailors 22 South Broadway SCOTTDALE PA C. McNALLY FOR F ine Groceries AND Fresh Meats E. MCNALLY. P1'0p NORTH SCOTTDALE PA f N BRGOKS THE Dnuooiiscr WHITMAN JOHNSTON'S APoLLo CANDY i7?wZ?7.5H 222 Pittsburg Street Opposite Post Office SCOTTDALE, PA. CLEMENT KROPFF Jeweler and Graduate Optician SCOtfffdf2ll6,S Best Jeweler 213 Pittsfbung Street Everything and anything for the farin and honie. The store with a reputation that always has the goods, and who sell the well known New Idea Eipreaider, Sharples Separators, Superior Grain Drills, Kramer Wagoiis, and a full line of fertilizers and lime. LAWRENCE PAINTS Norton Vacuum Cup Electric Washers THE LOUCKS HARDWARE COMPANY Scottdale Uniontown Connellsville Fraternity, College and Class Jewelry Commencement Announcements and Invitations Jeweler to the Junior and Senior Classes of East Huntingdon High School L. G. BALFOUR CO. Manufacturing Jewelers and Stationers Attleboro, Mass. ASK ANY COLLEGE GREEK Did You Know -That West Penn Power Company serves 61,687 con- sumers with Electric Lifght and Power? -That this large Pufbliic servant maintains 1400 miles of power lines to carry electric current to these users? P -That WEST PENN owns or controls its own -coal mines so that users of its Electric Service are assured of more dependable service. West Penn Power Co. and Affiliated Companies Serlving the Public in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland. J. J. HOUSER RUFFSDALE, PA. Groceries, Flour, Feed Dry Goods, Shoes Good Service 30 Years at Same Place H. R. HURST THE STORE THAT SAVES YOU MWONEY DRY GOODS AND CARPAETS SC-OTTDALE, PA. RUTHERFORD,S BOOK STORE HEADQUARTERS FOR Spalding-fs Baseball Uniforms and Supplies Tennis Racquets, Golf Supplies, Etc. CALL FOR CATALOGUE SCXOTTDALE, PA. The Peoples National Bank MOUNT PLEASANT, PA. Jas. S. Mack ........................... President Jno. L. Ruth .,,..Y... Vice President Chas. L. Bobibs ...,......,............. Cashier Gilbert P. Clark ...... Asst. Cashier The City Daily Company OFFICE AND PLANT Pittsburg and Grant Streets Pasteurized MILK, CREAM, ICE CREAM Phone 10--J THE CRYSTAL PHARMACY The Safe Place to Buy Your Drugs Two Regisistere-d Pharmacists Prescriptions Our Specialty. C. F. COLDSMITH Bell Phone 252 Tri-State 34 646 Main Street MOUNT PLEASANT, PA. Anything and Everylthing for Men and Boys to Wear at Morris Levin's MOUNT PLEASANT, PA. ISAAC BROWN DRY GOODS MILLINERY INFANTS, WEAR SC-OTTDALE, PA. Be Photoed on Your Birthday C009 SHUES H. J. SPRINGER AND HOSIERY STUDIO '132 Pittsburg Street SCOTTDALE, PA. If you halve Beauty we take it. If you have none We Make it. MURPHY 81 SON MURPHY 81 SON Furniture Carpets Linoleums MORTICIANS Eight Large Floors of FURNITURE 1 0-122 Pittsburg Street FUNERAL HOME 303 Pittsburg Street Phone Day and Vght 111-J Quality and Service Our Motto Confectionery, lce Cream and Baked Goods Groceries and Hardware BYAR,S STQRE 909-R-3 Bell Alverton, Pa. IAS. B. HURST TAILOR Hatter and Furnisher 107 Pittsburg Street ISCOTTDALE, PA. Bell Phone 69-J WHEN IN SCO'l l'DALl'I MAKI' UITH STURE YUIYR STORE Service Every Second BRUADWAY DRUG STORE SCOTTDALE, PA. COMPLIMENTS HGWARD C. FRANK,A. I. A ARCHITECT l'l0FFlVlAN'S DRUG STORE HEADQUARTERS FOR Cameras and Supplies Norris and Apollo Chocolates SCOTTDALE, PA. Should Your Friends Ask About Wall Papers be sure and send them to us. Our almost unlimit- ed array of all that is rich, beau- tiful and artistic in wall decora- tions, together with our very latest ideas in interior decorat- ing, will so highly please them as to reflect great credit in your good taste. Then the lasting qualities back of these papers will make them an everlasting satisfaction. Gordon's Wall Paper Store Pittsburg Street SCOTTDALE, PA. LINCOLN 1:-ORD Every Detail Necessary FoRDsoN HILL 81 MacMlLLAN, Inc. SC-OTTDALE, PA. 5155.00 Enrolls you in the Ford lVeekly 'Purchase Plan. to complete the Spring Wardrobe from Head to Foot at JACOBVS Men's Springtime Furnishings M O UNT PLEASANT, PA. g I Exclusive Agents For FASHION PARK SUITS FLORSHEIM suofzs MALLORY HATS SEE Hymen Glick Opposite Opera House MOUNT PLEASANT, PA. U-R Always Welcome At George Alpern's Pool and Bowling Cigars, Pipes, Candy SCOTTDALE, PA. Get Acquaintecl with real Drug Store Service THE CORNER DRUG STORE Pittsburg Street and Broadway SOOTTDALE, PA. It Cost no more to buy Furniture of the Bet- ter Kind at BLOOMBERG sl BROWN Hardware 81 Furniture Co. Furniture, Hardware, Stoves Kitchen Ware Household Goods 121-123 East Malin Street MOUNT PLEASANT. PA. FURNITURE AND HARDWARE Un Old Patterson Blockj i600 Main Street MOUNT PLEASANT. PA. SAM LEVIN, Proprietor Fourth Door Below Post Office C. H. EICHER Sll'I'lI'9SSOI' to Eit-her Graft Quality Hardware Cor. Pittsburg and Chestnut Sts. SCOTTDALE, PA. A Friend Told Me That the Best Clothing and Shoes He Bought VVas From MARK5s.unLnEN5l1N Ylllilll I 5E DALE sm PA Scottdale' s Best Eating Place Hot and Cold Lunches at All Hours Chicken Sandwiches Best Specialty Nick Hillas, Prop. Bell Phone 69-M Thos. J. Diskin REAL ESTATE AND MORTGAGIES INSURANCE Bell Phone 127-J-127-M 135 Pittsburg Street SCOTTDALE, PA. The House of Kuppen- heimer Good Clothes An Investment in Good Appearance L. J. Fox 85 Sons MOUNT PLEASANT, PA. The Talk of the Town SUNSHINE FRUIT MARKET TONY DEMMA, Prop. Wholesale and Retail FRUIT DEALER Two Doors Be-low West Penn Waitinig Room Bell Phone 533-J Broadway SOOTTDALE, PA. Fr-ee Delivery and Free Cheicking Rooin Mount Pleasant Furniture Store NATHAN L E VIN E. Prop. Furniture, Carpets, Stoves and Household Goods Furniture Upholstered 416 Main Street MOUNT PLEASANT, PA. Smoke the Famous Milano and Kaywoodie Pipe Also Blue Line and Old Farm Stogies Steineris Cigar Store SCOTTDALE, PA. Furniture Undertaking Carpets THE S. P. ZIMMERMAN C0. MOUNT PLEASANT, PA. RESOLVED To be Photographed This Year Goodman 8: Kough PHOTOGRAPHERS 622 Main Street MOUNT PLEASANT, PA. S. 8: C. DRY GOODS C0. Ladies' and Children's up-t0- date ready-to-wear for less money. A careful inspection will easily convince you. We will be ex- tremely glad to see you. MOUNT PLEASANT, PA. BARKELL'S For Everything Musical Radio Supplies Bicycles and Supplies 118 Pittsburg Street SGOTTDALE,PA. L. H. RUFF DRUGGIST At Your Service RUFFSDALE, PA. James Karalis A TA1LoR Cleaning and Pressing Suits Made to Order 113 Pittsburg Street SCOTTDALE,PA. W. B. Greenawalt SERVICE STATION Cuasolme, 011, Tires, Tubes and Accessories Confectionary and lce Caeam RUFFSDALE,PA. Patronize Home lndustry Ask For Satisfaction Coffee SATISFACTION COFFEE COMPANY RUFFSDALE, PA. The J. I. Dick Co. Hardware Plumbing Heating Electrical Supplies Sporting Goods SCOTTDALE, PA. QUALITY MERCHANDISE AT LOWER PRICES HT, M12 PLEASANTSUNDERSELLING STURE - ff-X k I C ' I I , 'ANY crliifos A C fTlHEf' Westmoreland County's lllost Complete R Dry Goods Store MI. Pleasant Dtllg C0. Everything for Building THE BEST PLACE rx TOWN Construction T0 BUY YOUR Candies Toilet Articles Mt' lgleaiantc Lumber 81 Soda Water and Ice Cream upp y ompany IVIOUNT PLEASANT, PA. MOUNT PLEASANT, PA J h D Hitchma P 1 t L1 F. Stoner C h C pital, 33100000.00 Surplus. 515125.00000 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK The Oldest National Bank in Westmoreland County Your Account is Solicited Westmoreland Planing Mill ESTATE OF JOHN W. RUTH Lumber, Nlill Work and Builders' Supplies HOMER M. RUTH, Manager Scottdale, Pennsylvania KECK'S Carbonated Chocolate Beverage In a Class Distinctly Its Qwn SOLD EVERYWHERE f 9 K ffma . f xg ',fx GETTING T00 SHALL f N THE OPTIMIST Want List John Koval: A 1000 things. Lillian Koch: A clean powder puff. Dorothy Carlson: A typewriter that writes perfect copies. David Cowan: LostkYMy typewriter cover. Found!-In waste basket. Mae: 951, in conduct. Ida: Nothing. Tubby McNally: A girl ???'??? Maude: More time to study. Bessie: A little soberness. Bill Brooks: More sleep and less work. Want Ads. Mr. Groome: NVants to know where he can get a good square meal for live. QVVe wonder if he means this all for him- selfj. A machine to pick up paper. Mr. Groome: A place to keep his machine somewhere near HER home. A large waste basket needed to keep Freshies paper in so it will not be on the fioor. A fire boy to keep fires up during recitations. Salary con- sidered later. Apply at office. Mary Anne: A bright person to take her examinatons. Re- ward in Heaven. Classical Victrola records. Will be appreciated by all lovers of Jazz Music. Someone to help Mr. Groome give louder signals so that the .luniors are not late at noon. A few dozen pencil sharpeners, as penknives are getting dull. Someone to help Mr. Groome keep track of the study hall list as there is an increase every time he leaves the room. A permanent cure for a certain disease which is very com- mon in most High Schools, but more so in E. H. H. S. fLove Sicknessj. Koval: A patent hair combing machine. K I