Haverford High School - Greystones Yearbook (Havertown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1926 volume:

%e Sesqui-Centennial Philadelphia of American Independence YEAR BOOK of the SESQUI-CENTENNIAL CLASS WILLIAM EDWARD RANCK EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KENNETH FUNSTON THOMAS FRANK RALSTON LOCKHART BUSINESS MANAGERS Dedication As an act of sincere appreciation of his whole-hearted enthusiastic co- „ operation and far-reaching influence 1 we, the Class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Six, most respectfully ded- icate this, our last great endeavor, to our Principal, Mr. J. Frank Carter. To the Members of the Graduating Class of 1926 The time has come for us to say “Bon Voyage.’’ Your four years’ cruise of High School has passed. You are now about to embark upon the great sea of life, may we call it the Sea of Service.” As you sail forth upon this sea we trust you will not portray the light craft, tossed about by every wind and billow, but that you will represent the great liner with the strength and power to resist the storms and tempests even though they be great. That nothing will deviate you from your true course. That you will guide your course by the star of Honor, the compass of Truth and the chart of Health and that your destination may he in fact the Harbor of Success. I wish vou Bon Yovage. J. Frank Carter, Your Principal. J. W. Huff, Superintendent Miss Lex Rotirer, Faculty Advisor M ittemorp of a Sincere Jfrtenb anb g pmpatljetic Snstructor 3. eisit Eutt 1913-1922 bp tfje Class of 1926 Our Code 44 I know what is right and not to do it is the want of courage.” Haver- I ford High School believes that to do right through fear of punishment does not develop strength of character. Remove the fear and there is the same inclination to do wrong. To do right because it is right is character building. Haverford High School wishes to offer its students opportunity for such character development and adopts this code as a guide to personal conduct. 1. Be true to yourself, your family, your community, your school, your country, your state, and your God. 2. Obey the Law: Social, Natural and School. 3. Be Honest: Thought. Word, Deed. 4. Keep Clean: Body, Mind, Language. 5. Work: It is the key to success. 6. Practice thrift: Time, Money, Possessions. 7. Be Courteous: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” 8. - Be regular and punctual in your attendance and in meeting obligations. 9. Be courageous: Stand for that which is fair and right even though you may stand alone. 10. Be good sportsmen: Play fair and square and never give up. 11. Be worthy.of confidence—deserving of Friendship. 12. Be conservative and yet progressive. Choose safe and stable things and vet accept the new if it contributes to good. Creed I will become more than I am. I will achieve more and more every dav because T know that I can. I will recognize only that which is good in myself; only that which is good in others; only that in all things and all places that I know will live and grow. When adversity threatens I will be more determined than ever in my life to prove that I can turn all things to good account. When those whom I have trusted seem to fail me I will have a thousand times more faith in the honor and nobility of men. I will think only of that which has virtue and worth. I will wish only for that whifh will give freedom and truth. I will accept only that which can add to the welfare of the race. I will live to live more. I will speak to give encouragement, inspiration and joy. I will work to lie of service? to an ever increasing number, and in every thought, word and action my ruling desire shall be to enrich, ennoble and beautify existence for all who come mv wav. FRANK LOCKHART— Locky” ‘‘A spirit of progress with keen firmness of mind. President of Class '25, '26; Track team '25, '26; Football team '25, '26; Athletic Scholarship Society '26; Hi-Y '26; Pres. Science Club '26: Varsity Club; Retort Staff '26: Commercial Club '25, '26; Glee Club; Manager of Year Book; Athletic Association; Manager of Subscription Campaign. MAYBELLA BADGLEY—“Bella” “Always there with a helping hand and willing heart.” Varsity Basketball ’25, ’26: Treasurer Student Council; Exchange Editor Retort” ’26; Manager Hockey team ’25; Athletic Association, 4 years; National Honor Society. IRENE BARNHILL—“Rexe” “A jolly, witty lass—one whom everybody likes.” Dramatic Club ’26; Dramatics ’26; Glee Club '26: Basketball '26; Gills' League '26; Athletic Association. JOHN BARANZANO—“Barrie” “A good combination of a good sport and a clean man.” Havecomme Club ’26; Basketball team ’25. ’26: Hi-Y Club; Haverford Varsity Club (Sec.); Marshal; Thrift Council (chairman); Athletic Association. 4 years: Typing Honors: Underwood certificate and bronze pin, L. C. Smith certificate and bronze pin, Remington silver pin, Royal gold pin. MARLIN BIEDELMAN—“Stork” “Full of fun with dash of spritely pep.” Track team ’25, ’26: Class Basketball ’25, ’26; Football ’26: Varsity Club ’26; Athletic Association. 10 HILDA BERGEY—“Hil” “Always happy and free from care.” Havecomme Club ’26; Class Basketball ’26; Class Baseball ’26: Class Hockey ’26: Year Book Committee; Girls’ League: Athletic Association, 3 years; Typing Honor: certificate. EMILY BERNER—“Emmy” “Jim” “A prim maiden with a calm reserve.” Class Track ’23; Class Basketball ’26: Glee Club ’23, ’24, '25, ’26: Girls’ League ’26; Commercial Club ’25, ’26; Retort Staff ’26; Room Leader: Athletic Association, 4 years: Typing Honors: L. C. Smith Bronze Pin, Underwood Bronze Pin. WALLACE BLAKSLEE— Br.ix key” “One with the crowd and always happy.” Vice-President Science Club ’26; Cadman Music Club ’25, ’26; Orchestra ’24, ’25: Glee Club ’24, ’25; Varsity Club ’26; Foot- ball Team ’24; Basket Ball Team: Hi-Y ’26; Athletic Association. ROGER L. BLOOM—“Bloomy” “A quiet, steady, efficient scholar.” Dramatics ’26; Retort Staff ’26; National Honor Society ’26: Latin Club ’25, ’26; Glee Club ’24, ’25, ’26: Orchestra ’24. ’25, '26; Athletic Association. 11 A. STACY BRIGGS—“Stack” “A friend in sforts and work.” Science Club ’25. ’26: Mathematics Club ’26: Glee Club ’23. ’24. ’25. ’26; Palette and Brush Club ’25; Retort Staff (Alumni Editor). LILLIAN BRINES—“Lil” Studies arc such a bore, on with the dance.” Glee Club: Athletic Association. FLORENCE BROWN—“Floss” A combination of sedateness and reliability.” Scholarship Award ’24; Glee Club ’23, ’24. ’25, ’26; Hockey Team '25; Have- comnie Club ’25, (Sect.) ’26; Typing Awards: Underwood Bronze. Remington Silver Pin, L. C. Smith Bronze Pin; Athletic Association; Perfect Attendance Certificate ’25; Seal ’26. SIDNEY BURRUSS—“Sid” A firm supfortcr of any advancing action.” Science Club ’25; Glee Club ’24; Football team ’24; Havecomme Club ’26; Athletic t Association. 12 DEROSETTE CAHILL—“Derro” “Quiet, but full of pep and liveliness.” Glee Club ’24, ’25. ’26: Dramatic Club ’24. ’25, ’26: Retort” Staff ’25: Basketball, Class Team ’26: Hockey. Team ’26; Girls' League '26; National Honor Society. G. RAYNER CARRICK—“Carrots” “An earnest worker with supporting vim.” Glee Club ’23. ’26; Science Club ’25, ’26; Debating team ’26; Orchestra ’26: Assistant Editor “Retort '26: Athletic Association; National Honor Society. jJ JOSEPH CHADWICK—“Joe” “Good-natured, generous and jolly.” Track team ’26; Science Club ’25, ’26; Mathematics Club ’26; Palette and Brush Club ’25; Treasurer Radio Club ’25; Hi-Y Club; Year Book Committee. 1.5 MARIAN CHRISTIAN—“Chris” “A pleasant nature acquireth friendship.” Dramatic Club; Palette and Brush Club. DONALD COBB—“Cobby” ‘‘Quid and thoughtful but 'right there.’ ” I li-Y, Science Clul '25 : Track Team '25, ’26. G LEX DON HOMER COBB—“Chomer” “The true type of sportsman and diplomat.” Class Secretary '23; President Student Council ’26; Dramatics ’26; Athletic Honor Society ’26; Varsity Football ’26; Cdee Club ’23. ’24, ’25, ’26; President of Hi-Y Club. SAMUEL IRWIN CRONEY—“Irv” A merry jest liveneth the spirit.” Glee Club ’23. ’24, ’25; Science Club ’26; Mathematics Club ’26; Treasurer Radio Club ’25. BLANCHE A. DALEY—“ ?” “Sincerity and reliance are pleasant virtues.” Glee Club ’24, ’25, ’26; Dramatic Club ’25, ’26; Retort Staff ’26; Manager Basket- ball ’26; Student Council ’26. 14 JANICE ROOF DAVIS—“Jan” Sadness is never near ehcu smiles and jollity prevail. Glee Club ’23. ’24. ’25. ’26; Palette and Brush Club ‘26; Operetta '26. ETHEL DEERY—■-Dearie” “Peaceful and majestic, yet always willing.” Hockey ’25; Sub on Basketball team ’25; Class Basketball team ’25; Year Book Com- mittee ’26; Havecomme Club ’26; Girls’ League ’26; Glee Club; Athletic Associa- tion ’25. '26; Typing Awards: Underwood Bronze Pin. Remington Certificate. Reming- ton Silver Pin, Royal Gold Pin, Underwood Silver Pin, L. C. Smith Bronze Pin. Ju ALAN DOW—“Dowie” “Enthusiasm with a likeable character.” National Honor Society ’26; Orchestra: Glee Club; Debating team ; Retort Staff ’26; Ili-Y Club. ERED DREHER— Freddie” “Slow, steady work is always well done.” F'ootball ’24. ’25, ‘26; Science Club ’25; , President Athletic Honor Society ’26. 15 HELEN EDWARDS—“Reds” “A quiet, steady worker.” Basketball ’2.3; Havcomme Club ’25. ’26; Athletic Association; Girls' League; Thrift Council ’26; Track Team ’25; Typing Honors: Underwood Bronze Pin, Smith Certificate, Remington Certificate. RUTH FAIRBANKS—“Fairy” “Always happy and gay with a cute giggle.” Basketball ’25. ’26: Track ’23. ’24. ’25. ’26: Glee Club ’23. ’24. ’25, ’26; President of Gym Club ’25: Marshal, one period; Havcomme Club ’25, ’26; Gym Club ’26; Class Baseball ’26; Dance Committee ’26: Girls’ League ’26; Year Book Committee ’26: Underwood Certificate; Athletic Asso- ciation, four years. HELEN FAULK—“Bunny” “A combination of sincerity and quiet serenity.” Dance Committee ’26; Treasurer of Class ’24; Assistant Manager of School Play ’26; Assistant Manager of Subscription Contest ’26: Track Team ’23; Glee Club ’23; Retort Staff ’26; Year Book Committee ’26: Marshal, one period ; Girls’ League ’26; Underwood Certificate; Athletic Associa- tion, four years. CO X ST A X CE FOX—“Con x ie” “A mischievous lass with a lovable smile.” Secretary of Class '23, ’24, ’25. ’26; Glee Club ’23. ’24, ’25, ’26; Vice-President of Havcomme Club ’25 ; Retort Staff ’26; Mar- shal. one period: Track ’25; Hockey ’25: Underwood Certificate; Underwood Bronze Pin; Athletic Association, four years. 16 JOANA ELGIN A GILMER—“Gene” “A true artist in word, deed, and action.” Glee Club ’24. '25. ’26: Palette and Brush Club ’26: Dramatic Club ’26: Athletic Asso- ciation, four years. JOSEPH GREEN—“Joe” “A jolly good fellow of likeable ways.” Science Club ’25. ’26: Dance Committee ’25. EDNA HAGY—“Peanut” Refinement and sweetness in every word.” Glee Club ’23. ’24, ’25. ’26: Commercial Club ’25, ’26; Class Basketball ’26; Year Book Committee; Typing Honors; Athletic Association ’23. ’24, ’25. ’26. M. RUTH HAGY “Quiet, yet a sociable and sincere zvorker.” • Cadman Music Club; Glee Club; Year Book Committee. 17 ROBERT F. HALLOVVELL—“Bob” “Full of spirit and friendliness.” Varsity Club; Track Team ’24, ’25. '26: Class Football ’26; Dramatic Club; Athletic Honor Society ’26; Athletic Association ’2.5, ’24, ’25, ’26. RUTH HALSALL—“Cherries” “A smile, a twinkle and amiable sweetness.” Class Basketball ’25. ’26; Class Hockey ’26; Class Baseball ’25, '26: Dance Com- mittees (2) ; Girls’ League ’26; Track ’22, ’23; Year Book Committee ’26; Assistant Business Manager of Magazine Contest 26; Marshal, one period; Typing Honors; Athletic Association ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26. RUTH HANCOCK “Sincerity and truth arc aided by clear thoughts.” National Honor Society; National Chemi- . cal Essay Contest, 2nd place in Penna.; Girls’ League; Marshal, one period. EDNA MAY HENDERSHOT “Conscientious quiet work wins the struggle.” Track Team; Palette and Brush Club; Cadman Music Club Treasurer: Dramatic Club; Girls’ League. 18 MARGUERITE HENZY—“Pete” A pleasant nature with a winning force.” Havecomme Club; Girls’ League; Athletic Association, four years; Underwood Typing Award. JOSEPHINE HARRIET HOFFMAN— “Joe” Humor mixes well with a kind heart.” Cadman Music Club; Palette and 1 Irtish Club; Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Girls’ League. TIMOTHY EDGAR HUGHES— “Farmer” The faithful, firm character, true to the end.” Science Club; Class Football ’26; Class Basketball Manager; Hi-Y Club: Athletic 1 Ionor Society. CHARLES HUSTON—“Charlie.” A poet with a big heart and generous spirit.” Glee Club ’24. ’25, ’26; Football ’25. ’26 Track team ’26; Editor of Retort ’26 Dramatics ’25, ’26: Athletic Honor Societ ’26; Hi-Y ’26. 19 EDWARD ISETT—“Hendy” “Aii case of living wakes life wore enjoyable. Track Team '24, ’25. ’26; Vice-president of Class '25; Student Council '26; Varsity Club ’26; Football Team ’26. WILLIAM JACKSON—“Jason” “A genuine worker with decided ways and ambitions. Debating Team ’26; Baseball ’25. ’26; Football ’26; Dramatics ’26: President National Honor Society ’26; Athletic Honor Society ’26: Glee Club ’26: Hi-Y ’26. WILMER JOHNSTON—“Moo-Moo” “'A lively sprite of fun with spirit of the best. Basketball ’25, ’26; Varsity Club ’26; Athletic Honor Society ’26. HESTER KINSEY—“Hess” “A demure Miss with an unwavering character.” Athletic Association; Glee Club ’25, '26; Commercial Club '25. '26. Typing Honors: Underwood. Remington, and L. C. Smith certificates. 20 LOGAN KIRK—“Kirky” “The musical spirit makes a character firm and snappy.” Manager Track Team ’26; Treasurer Hi-Y ’26: Orchestra ’2.3. ’24, ’25, ’26; Art Club ’25, ’26. DOROTHY KLINE— Dot” “An enviable disposition with a businesslike air. Track Team ’25 (Captain) ; Glee Club ’25, ’26: Retort Staff ’26; President Girls’ League ’26; Basketball ’25, ’26. ELAINE HELEN KRAMER “Always ready when aid is needed.” Dramatics '26: Glee Club '25, '26; Class Basketball ’26; Class Hockey ’26: Athletic Association. WANDA LONGACRE “A true friend and sincere, and ever a scholar.” Literary Editor Retort” '26: Latin Club: Dtamatic Club; Palette and Brush Club; National Honor Society Secretary. 21 PAUL MAMES MARCH—“Butch “An athlete of character, spirit and keen wit.’’ Basketball '24, '25, '26. Captain '25; Football '24, '25, '26. Captain '26; Base- ball ’24. ’25, ’26, Captain '26; Track '24. ’25, ’26, Captain ’26; Athletic Honor Society ’26; Hi-Y ’26; President A. A. ’26; Presi- dent Varsity Club '26. ALICE E. MARKER—“Lefty’' A quiet, smooth worker, always running true to form.” Glee Club ’25, ’26; Girls’ League ’26; Havecomme Club '26: Basketball '25, ’26; Gym Club ’25. ’26. BETTY MATLACK—“Bong” “Mischief with a giggle, makes a cheery friend. Palette and Brush Club: Varsity Basket- ball ’24. ’25, ’26; Hockey Team ’26; Girls’ League; Year-Book Committee; Dramatic Club. FRANK McKEE—“Mickey” “A smile for all, with friendliness always.” Hi-Y Club; Class Basketball '26: Dance Committee ’25 ; Scrub Football ’25 ; Athletic Association, 2 Years. 22 FLORENTE ELIZABETH NEY— “Betty” “A clever combination of scholarship and a pleasing disposition.’’ Scholarship Award ’23, ’25; Glee Club ’23, '25, ’26: Art Club ’25. ’26; Dramatics ’25, ’26; Assistant Editor “Retort” ’26; National Honor Society; Girls’ League ’26. MARGARET NOLAN—“Peggy” Active in work and in play and pleasant in company.’’ Havecomme Club ’25, ’26; Correspond- ence Reporter; Girls’ League; Honors ’23, ’24. ’25: Athletic Association (4 years); Year Book Committee; Retort Staff; National Honor Society. MARY JANE H. PARKS—“Jane” “Pretty, witty, and the best of friends and pals.’’ Havecomme Club ’25, ’26; Athletic Asso- ciation (4 years) ; Track ’22, ’23; Dramatic Club ’25. ’26: Glee Club ’23. ’24. ’25, ’26; Student Council (Sect.): Treasurer of Class ’22, ’24: Basket Ball ’26: Year Book Committee; Girls’ League; Assistant Man- ager of Subscription Contest ’26: Typing Honors; Class Hockey Team '25; Class Baseball. I 23 WALTER POOLE—“Walt” “A musician of a pleasing and lasting personality.” Orchestra ’25, ’26; Art Club ’25, ’26; Retort Staff ’26: Hi-Y Club ’26; Glee Club '25, ’26: Marshal (1 quarter); Athletic Association ’25, ’26. WILLIAM POWER—“Bill” A bit of kindness and a bit of friendship.” Dramatics ’26; Class Football ’26. WILLIAM EDWARD RAXCK—“Bill” ‘‘A good student, yet willing when business calls for aid.” Latin Club ’25, ’26; President of Latin Club ’26; Literary Editor of Retort ’26; Editor Year Book ’26; Glee Club ’24, ’25, ’26; Manager Plays ’26; Science Club ’26; National Honor Society ’26; Athletic Asso- ciation (4 years). CHARLES RECKARD— Reck” “A steady 'worker with a scientific mind.” Science Club ’25, ’26; Class Football ’26; Student Council at W. P. H. S. 24 DONALD REINHARDT—“Don” “A lover of music, with enthusiasm for advancement.” Glee Club ’26; Assistant Business Man- ager for Retort ’26; Orchestra ’25, ’26; Hi-Y ’26; Music Club ’26; Year Book Com- mittee ’26; Senior Football Team ’26; Typing Honors: Underwood, Remington and Royal Certificates; Athletic Association (4 years); Music Club ’25; Attendance Seals ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26. WILLIAM REYNOLDS—“Harp” “An athlete with real spirit and fighting pep-” Varsity Baseball ’23, ’24, ’26; Varsity Basket Ball ’23, ’24, ’26; Varsity Football '24, ’25, ’26; Y’arsity Club ’26: Gvm Club '26. BETTY SCHOFIELD “A peppy spirit of delightful proportions. Track Team ’25; Dramatics ’24. ’25, '26. JACK SELTZER “Untiring effort and determined enthusiasm.” Football ’24. ’25, ’26; Baseball ’25, ’26; Track ’25. ’26; Glee Club ’23, '24, ’25, ’26; Athletic Scholarship Society ’26; Vice- President of Class ’26. 25 ' DOROTHY MAE SKILTON—“Dot” “A lover of art who has a pleasing disposition.'’ Palette and Brush Club '25, '26; Glee Club '25. '26; Cadman Music Club '25, '26; Girls’ League ’26; Athletic Association, 4 years. CHRISTIAN BACH MILLER SPROULES—“Chris” “A reserved chap with athletic ability.” Varsity Club '26; Football Team '24. '25, '26: Track Team '24, '25. '26; Basketball '25, '26. MARIE SWEET—“Sweety” “True friend, capable leader, admired by all.” Glee Club ’24, ’25, ’26: Treasurer Hav- comme Club ’25 : President Havcomme Club '26: Treasurer Girls' League '26; Marshal; Athletic Association ’23. ’24, ’25. '26; Vari- ous Committees. KENNETH THOMAS—“Ken” “An instinct for business with a willing heart and hand.” Asst. Mgr. and Manager Football ’25, ’26: Asst. Mgr. and Manager Retort ’25. ’26; Manager of Year Book ’26; Athletic Scholarship Society ’26; Hi-Y ’26; Glee Club ’25, ’26; Track Team ’25, ’26; Dramatics: Commercial Club ’25, ’26; Science Club; Varsity Club. 26 MARGARET TURKINGTON—“Peg” “Demure, yet always there in times of need.” Havecomme Club ’25, ’26; Athletic Asso- ciation; Honors (Sewing and Cooking). BESSIE VICKERS—“Bess” An athlete of great ability and a firm character.” Basket Ball ‘23. ’24, ’25, ’26 (captain); Glee Club ’23, ’24, ’25, '26; Commercial Club ’25, ’26; Track Team ’25, ’26; Orchestra ’23. ’24, ’25, ’26; Secretary of A. A., ’24: Assistant Manager of Subscription Contest ’26; Athletic ’23, ’24, ’25. ’26. KATHERINE WELSH—“Kay” “A worker of candid views and a tender spirit.” Glee Club ’25. ’26; Dramatics ’26: Have- comme Club ’25. ’26: Retort Staff ’26: Year Book Committee; Girls’ League; Athletic Association; Typing Honors: Underwood Certificate. ALICE ZERR—“Zerrie” Quiet very often, but good sport and a friend.” Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Palette and Brush Club; Athletic Association; Girls’ League. 27 History of Class of 1926 ON September 4. 1922, Haverford High School sounded the call to arms. In answer, about seventy-five rookies reported, signing up for four years of service at Oakmont. Our troop proved to be more than the old building could accommodate, so they obligingly built new headquarters down at South Ardmore—a great, big, nice, stone building. Moving day arrived, and we, as Freshmen recruits, were appointed chief assistant movers. Organization was next, and Richard Hargreaves received the commission of President; Merrill Blackburn, Vice-President; Constance Fox, Secretary, and Mary Jane Parks, Treasurer. Garnet and silver were chosen as our insignia colors. Weeks of drill followed, and a glimpse .was given of our wonderful selling acumen when we sold the most subscriptions in the Home Journal Contest. . Only one sorrow marred our first year of training—the death of A. Reist Rutt, our able Latin teacher, his place being taken by Charles A. Auinan. After two months’ leave of absence, the bugle call again sounded, and the command “Forward March” was given by Mr. Auman, our new com- mander. Re-appointments were made. William Guenther was commissioned as President; Charles White, Vice-President; Constance Fox, Secretary, and Helen Faulk, Treasurer. Hallowe’en was celebrated by a closed dance in our honor, given in the “gym.” In the spring of 1923, we outclassed all rival entries in the inter-class track-meet, to the great chagrin of the Class of 1924. During the summer of 1924, our company journeyed down the Delaware on a special boat to Riverview Beach, where, outside of a few minor acci- dents, all had a wonderful time. Again we received a leave of absence, from June to September, for our good behavior. In our Junior Year, 1924-25, the charge to the heights of glory was made, with Frank Lockhart as President; Edward Isett, Vice-President; Constance Fox, Secretary, and Mary Jane Parks, Treasurer. Miss Lena Rohrer was chosen Class Advisor. Many new recruits joined us, among whom were Dot Kline, Ruth Hancock and Alice Zerr, not to mention Ken Thomas. When the “Retort” made its appearance, we helped in the way of filling positions of reporters, and so forth. This was a period of new ideas. Clubs were started, and the School Banking System was installed. Our Commercial Class carried off the honors, thereby winning the $25.00 cash prize. To prove that the new moving picture machine really worked, the Class of ’26 gave a movie, “The Man Who Came Back,” which turned out to be a great success. The most important social function of the year was, of course, the Junior Prom, given in the school gymnasium, which was attractively decorated in garnet and silver for the occasion. Irresistible music was furnished by the Paramount Six. Again we came out victorious, both girls and boys, in the Field Day track meet, carrying off nearly all points, Sproules and March being the highest scorers. Bessie Vickers, another athlete, won the 50-vard dash and the basket ball throw. Two of our sprinters, Lockhart and Thomas, ran in the Penn Relays, helping to bring Haverford in third place. 28 The next big thing Was the receiving of our class rings. A beautiful and original gold seal was the result of the choice of the committee. All members of the class are proudly wearing the emblems. Lenape was chosen as the spot to honor with our presence on our Class Picnic, so accordingly, on a lovely June day, we traveled in that direc- tion. Fun? Lots of it. On September 8, 1925, our year of victory started, made more glorious and praiseworthy by a new commander-in-chief. Mr. James Franklin Carter. The former President, Frank Lockhart; the new Vice-President, Jack Seltzer, and the ecpially new Treasurer, Dorothy Kline, guided our troop for the coming year, not forgetting Constance Fox as Secretary and Miss Lena Rohrer as Class Advisor. This was a year of still newer ideas. A new page was turned in our book of history when Student Government was introduced into the ranks of our men. Three of our number filled offices on the Council of the Student Assembly, and numerous others served as marshals. 1 his year the name of Charles Huston went down in our catalogue of great men as Editor-in-Chief of the “Retort” during its second year, assisted by Rayner Carrick and Elizabeth Ney. To welcome many green recruits of the Class of 1930, we of ’26 publicly received these members and the new faculty, Mrs. Ruth Tandy, Miss Thomas, and Mr. Robert Livingston. Then on the silver sheet flashed before the eyes of the school “The Dangerous Age.” Citizens, this was a motion picture, the product of our four years’ experience, for the last of these four is the dangerous age. Then out of a sunny sky fell a feV showers, the tears shed by Mr. Carter on our heads at the end of the first half, for by now we had firmly established our reputation as the worst troop under his watchful guidance. But. away with sorrow and on with the Senior Dance and Reception. In the old head- quarters, to the strains of Paul Nicholson’s Orchestra, we danced up to the beginning of a new day, forgetting the past and looking only to the bright present and future. You will begin to think that we had all play and no work! But here let us tell you that again we carried off the highest honors on track and field. From the platform, Mr. Entwistle nobly attributed the making of this school’s team to the Class of ’26. Over all our happy days hovered the shadow of our coming graduation and the parting from dear old Haverford, putting an atmosphere of pathos and sentiment about the Senior Play, “It Pays to Advertise.” on May 14th and 15th. However, before the shadow enveloped us, we managed to obey the “Forward March” to the gate of the Capitol at Washington. There. President Coolidge complimented our troop on its excellent work and pinned on President Lockhart his personal medal for bravery. Before we write the last pages of our Catalogue of Events, let us pause as we are lined up for “The Big Parade” on June 17, 1926. Clothed in black robes of mourning, before our friends and relatives, we bade farewell to our Commander-in-Chief. Mr. J. F. Carter. Out in the familiar battlefield, we pledged our lives to our future work which would take us to college, normal school, or into the great business world. Helen Faulk. Ruth Halsall. Maybella Badglev, Hilda Bergey. 29 The Prophecy IT HAS recently come to our attention that the estimable inventor, Mr. Charles Reckard, has patented a machine that, on the radio principle of wave intervention is not only able to read into the past—but also is able to intercept those waves of future events which hold such an interest in the scientific mind. Although Mr. Reckard has divulged no secrets, he is altogether willing that the public should reap the fruits of his latest endeavor. With that idea in mind, he invited us, a selected committee, to visit his laboratory on the banks of-the Schuylkill to hear the announcements of the future. Equipped with pen and pencil, we set out. When we arrived at the “lab” we were made comfortable by Mr. Reckard. who then proceeded to tune in on the future. The first sound we heard was the slight buzzing which usually accom- panies such an operation. Then, after a succession of clicks, howls, and squeals, there broke from the machine a terrible medley of sound. After the deluge, we heard a voice, as from afar, whisper—“and the next number that the Blakeslee Orchestra will render is a violin solo by Mr. Kirk. After Mr. Kirk you will hear the world-famous voice of Miss Welsh in that old, old ballad, ‘I’m only lonesome when I’m with You.’ This is station 2 KcL an- nouncing. Lillian Brines speaking.” With a few twirls of the tuning apparatus, Mr. Reckard drew from the cone another station and its announcer. “This is station KOP—the New York Police Station. We wish to warn the general public that racing around the cloud banks after sundown will be against the law. We are forced to make this ruling after the accident this morning over Minneapolis, when Mr. McKee suffered severe internal injuries after having been hit by a new one-cylinder monoplane driven by Mr. Sproules, the veteran racing driver. This is Lieutenant Colonel Paul March, Chief of Police for the Eastern Division.” We then demanded that he tune in on the new show that was opening at the Orpheum that night. He did, and we were just in time to hear the Schofield chorus of clog dancers tread the boards. The announcer stated that this was the best chorus west of the Alleghenies, and that the premiere danseuse. Miss Ruth Halsall was unable to assist because of an ankle sprained in practice. Dancing practice, not skull practice. Miss Bergey is to take her place for the remainder of the season. The next number on the program was an Apache dance bv those inimitable Cobb brothers. The music for this number was furnished by Reinhardt and Carrick, “Wind Instrumentalists.” One of the most interesting features of the evening was a slow motion act by the Human Sloths, Dreher and Poole. Poole almost spoiled the act by dropping off to sleep, but the audience didn’t mind as they were all asleep anyway. The next thing we heard was the temporary station set up by the East Indian Expedition under the leadership of their dauntless chief, Mr. Joseph Green, B.V.D., C.O.D. With him were his noted associates—Muller, the famous botanist; Huston, the zoologist; Madame Longacre. the butterfly woman; Hughes, whose first bid to science was to prove the theory of the missing link, and Madame Daley, the animal hypnotist. Irwin Croney set up the station and is doing excellent work as the radio expert. 30 Suddenly the quiet of the room was broken by the Wall Street reports. It was announced that Kenneth Thomas had made another million on the market, while Lockhart, the intrepid speculator, had cleaned up the wheat on the curb with a total gain of five hundred thousand for the day’s speculation. Miss E. Ney, the famous financier, and the manipulator of the Finnish War Debt, lost all the day’s earnings on the wrong horse at Tia Juana. Athletic notes from the world in general were the next announcements. It was announced that Hallowell led the field in the 440 decathelon, although Wilmer Johnston was pressing him hard. Isett was leading the field in the mile obstacle, although there were many noted runners competing. Then came the long-awaited fashion notes. Mr. Dow, the foremost authority on the masculine mode, announced that the new models for Spring favored narrower trousers, although the narrowness, he declared, was not to exceed eight inches. He deplored the old fashion of wearing the trousers so sloppily, and as an example he told of those old favorites, the Oxford bags. Miss Matlack, the French authority, declared herself in favor of the mannish line as it had been in the year 1926. Her declaration created an uproar in dressmaking circles, because the mode of the-day was strictly feminine. Elkton reports, read on the radion, brought forth the following: “Miss Maybella Badgley, Miss Kline. Miss Kramer and Miss Gilmer were all married on the same day, thus beating the old record held by Reno for the greatest number of divorces in one day.” Briggs and Chadwick now own the largest department store in the East. It is Mr. Chadwick’s boast that you can buy anything from a pin to an elephant In his store. Mr. Seltzer is a real estate agent in the sunny south, and plays around in the winter with the best of men. In summer he sells sand and salt to the innocent northerner. A sudden noise filled the room, and when the tone had cleared, the an- nouncer was calling for help. He asked that anyone who was within touch of the North Pole would hop off immediately, as the dirigible that Power and Burruss had taken to the Pole had run out of gas. Another spokesman declared that the foremost professor in the United States, Mr. Bloom, was to lecture on the “Evolution of the Whisker.” Marlin Beidelman, the most promising juggler on the stage, was to assist with the tricks which keep thousands in suspense and laughter. Miss Barnhill at the organ. In order to ascertain that the affairs of the nation were being carried out in the true sense of the world, we tuned in on the Senate. Miss Cahill had just brought up a bill to help defenceless kittens, while Miss Davis was bitterly opposing this, and putting up a counter-petition for many hounds. Miss Hagy had taken down these arguments in the best shorthand. The Misses Hancock, and Hoffman, or the “Thr e H’s,” as they are known in Washington, brought up a plan whereby the nation could be saved the enormous waste resulting in the rusting and resultant discarding of steel pens in the post office. Mr. Jackson and Mr. Ranck, according to the largest despatches from Geneva, are holding chairs in the Hague, although they haven’t had a chance to voice their opinions as yet. It takes years to grow the whiskers necessary for Hague prestige. 31 Miss Skilton and Miss Zerr have recently finished their triumphal art tour of the United States and Europe. Miss Skilton paints, and Miss Zerr plays the piano. The King sat for Miss Skilton. hen he saw the picture, he wouldn’t stand for it. Paris is on the air. Miss Connie Fox is engaged putting her excess blushes into boxes which will be sold at the corner drug store, to her less fortunate and modest sisters. All new shades are first tried out on the “skins you love to touch.” owned by the Misses Ethel Deery, Ruth Fairbanks, and Marguerite Henzy. Miss Marie Sweet is busy designing the latest fashion creations. She has a most capable model in Miss Helen Faulk. It has just been learned that Mr. William Reynolds has founded a new home for kitties—it will be remembered that “Bill” always had an interest in a certain Kitty! Attention! Wonders will never cease—Miss Margaret Turkington, the world’s famous missionary, has just received three new converts to help her in this good work—they are the Misses Edna Hagy, Mary Jane Parks, and Bessie Vickers. They intend to invade the notorious region of Brookline, Llanerch, and Oakmont. Miss Alice Marker is now a History teacher at the P. I. D., and you would be surprised to know what she can teach! Who would have thought it? It has been discovered that Mr. John Baranzano is a well-known Dog Catcher in New Zealand. They also say that his business is “picking up.” Ah! Here we hear from Africa—Miss Helen Edwards, the world-famous scientific farmer, has made a wonderful discovery! She has found a way in which to grow onions that have no odor—but, nevertheless, still have that strong winning way. Do not make this public, as we have just got wind of it. The ever-helpful Miss Hester Kinsey (whose name should have been Henrietta) has gone over to Russia in order to restore peace and order. We know she will be successful, for Hester is such a quiet girl! Back to earth and the United States once again! By the way, you no doubt have been wondering about the improvement in our national govern- ment. We assure you it is due to the abilities of the Misses Margaret Nolan, Emily Berner, and Florence Brown. You must agree that this “Votes For Women” is a wonderful thing! !?!! My what a racket! Mr. Charles Reckard went to the roof in order to locate the trouble. In a few moments he re-entered the room to te'l us that he had birds on his aerial and therefore we would not be able to continue hearing the news, but this did not dishearten us, as we felt quite sure that we had all the worth-while and important news that was to be learned. So. after thanking Mr. Reckard. we made our departure—a much happier and wiser party. Betty Schofield. Joseph Chadwick, Mary Jane Parks, Charles Huston. 32 Class Will E DO solemnly leave to the one who desires it Homer Cobb’s ability as a diplomat and Student Council President. To Katherine March we leave Bella Badgley’s ability to be quiet and still make an impression. To the people who have too much hair for comfort we give Ed Isett’s hair tonic. Don’t use too much all at once! Ed did! To all the Freshman boys we give Joe Green’s ability to change his voice from the cellar to the attic without a change of facial expression. To the busy ones of the school we bequeath Fred Dreher’s utter indiffer- ence and ability to take the worst blows calmly and without perturbation. May they live long and be happy! To all coming class presidents we leave Frank Lockhart’s absolute assur- ance and also his method of getting out of classes at just the right time. To any coming F'rench students we leave Ken Thomas’s wonderful accent. Don’t use it roughly! Will Johnston’s melodious voice, though we are sad at parting with it, we leave to John Rutherford. Irwin Croney’s jokes'—he’s only used them ten times—we leave to Jack Gresitner for use in his speeches. We hope good use will be made of Logan Kirk’s ability to make a violin talk, which we leave to Ed Viguers. Let it soften your nature, Ed. We leave Elgina Gilmer’s talent in art to the struggling Freshmen. Raynor Carrick is gladly rendering his voice to Wallace Rees in hope of his becoming shy and modest. Jan Davis’s manner to Eleanor Thompson. You’ll never be the same. Katherine Welsh’s voice we bestow on Marcia Lamond. William Ranch’s apparent knowledge of all things to Kenneth Reiter. Irene Barnhill’s pretty southern accent to Barbara Matz. Dot Skilton’s entrancing locks to Thelma Hanafin. Marie Sweet’s calmness to Martha Keasey. Helen Faulk kindly leaves to the coming commercials her commercial ability—what’s left of it. Use it sparingly. Florence Brown’s ability to filibuster in History to Lilian Burke. Hilda Bergey’s ability to jump rope to Maude Hughes. To John Cookenbach we leave Bill Reynolds’ baseball skill. We leave to John Rutherford Bill Power’s power over women. To William McCracken we leave Edgar Hughes’ soothing voice. Dot Kline’s smile to some of the more serious members of the Junior Academics. We leave to Thomas Brady, Wallace Rees, and Stewart Hutchinson the rattling, and dazzling Ford of Miller Sproules. We hope that with the aid of this Ford they will be at school on time, at least once in a while. Bill Jackson’s ability in Latin. Robert Muller’s proficiency in Mathe- matics. and Fred Dreher’s wide-awakeness, we wish to leave to Jack Gresitner. To Horace Hutchings we leave Butch March’s noted ability as an elocu- tionist, and his skill as an athlete. We bequeath Helen Faulk’s magnetism (for the teachers) to Mary Cooke. We hope this will bring you better luck. Mary. We leave to Mary Etta Bach. Edward Isett’s tuneful laugh. 33 We also wish to bequeath to Florence Deans the dignity of Gene Gilmer and calm reserve of Ruth Hancock. We leave Blanche Daley’s plan of diet to Jane Cathcart. We also bequeath to William Wilds the ability of Wanda Longacre as a marshal. We will to Irma Hopping, of the Sophomore Class, Blanche Daley’s efficiency. Betty Matlack’s giggle to Elinore Purchase. Don’t let it throw you. To Florence Patton we leave Mary Jane Parks's popularity among the boys. We also wish to leave Constance Fox’s beautiful blush to Marjorie Haines. To Harry Reynolds, Roger Bloom’s super-normal brain power. To Helen Valiier, Betty Schofield’s passion for a boyish bob. Edna Hendershot kindly leaves her diet to Irene Skilton. Helen Kramer’s emotional temperament we leave to Alice Neville. Use it for the best. Frank Lockhart’s capacity as a heart-breaker to John Cookenbach. It takes a lot of courage, John! We leave Marguerite Henzy’s ability to fail once in a while to Adella Miller. To Charlotte Garwood we leave Margaret Nolan’s ability to know not one thing about the lesson and get an A on her report. To Dorothy Loveland we bequeath Donald Reinhardt’s ability to ask foolish questions. “Dero” Cahill’s, gracefulness is bequeathed to Florence Harris. We bequeath Ruth Fairbank’s profound love for her studies to Ethel Mann. To the meek and humble Freshman we give Alan Dow’s power to argue with the teachers over the lesson assignment. Use it with moderation, please: Alan never did 1 We gladly give Stacy Brigg’s chemistry marks to Frank Hackett. From his physics marks we guess he’ll be able to use them. Jack Seltzer’s unexpected wise cracks we part with for the benefit of Lawton Logan. For private use we leave to Curty Hoyt, Joe Chadwick’s power to grow to the size of a man. Sid Burruss’s good opinion of himself we leave to Skeeter Ray. To Burkie we willingly grant Marlin Beidleman’s stork-like appearance. To A1 Stevens we bequeath the brakes of Wallace Blakeslee’s Ford. Perhaps that will slow down his terrific race for popularity. Charles Huston’s Atlas-like shoulders to Gordon Dow, in the hope that he will grow in proportion. As we are anxious that all the coming Seniors shall do good work for Mr. Entwistle, we have decided to leave them Lillian Brines’s knowledge of Chemistry. Betty Ney’s firm ability as a good influence on Dorothy MacFadden and Frances Pugh. Wow! We leave “Cherry” Halsall’s soothing voice and pleasant smile to Anna Huff. Ethel Deery’s typing ability to Ann White (the pins don’t go with it). Get busy. Ann! We wish to leave Alice Zerr’s winning ways to the varsity teams, and we hope they will be successful, if not more successful than she. 34 To the dear Juniors we offer our ability to help ourselves and gain our right place in the lunch line. We leave all our surplus wealth to the Junior Class. We bequeath to the school the bouncing Ford of John Baranzano. Of course, we bestow our smiling and inspiring pictures to old Haver- ford’s halls for improvement upon the scenery. Life’s little jokes. To the coming Academic Seniors we also bequeath our old Latin books in the hope that they will find some helpful suggestions between the lines. To all the classes we bestow our marvelous facility for carrying on to a finish, and just remember, dear lower classmen—the last hundred years are the hardest. We the members of the Class of ’26 do declare this to be our last will and testament, making void all previous wills of this and other classes, and do fix our hand and seal this seventeenth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and twenty-six. Blanche Daley, Derosette Cahill, Edna Hagy, Raynor Carrick. Social Calendar Freshman Year Plenty of Work!! Sophomore Year Dance Picnic at Riverview Beach Junior i'ear Moving picture—“The Man Who Lost Himself’’ Dance in Honor of Class of '25. Picnic at Lenape Park Senior Year Reception for Mr. Carter and Freshmen Movie— Dangerous Age Senior Ball and Reception Annual Play—“It Pays to Advertise’’ Washington Trip Picnic Banquet 35 The Washington Trip THE time was 9:02 on the morning of May 26, 1926. The place was the waiting room of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station. The scene was a comparatively quiet one. The various station officials were busied about their respective duties, and the few occupants of the waiting room were absorbed in the morning paper. But alas, the peaceful calm was soon disturbed. The waiting room doors were flung open, and an excited crowd of individuals entered. The occupants clutched their belongings and prepared for instant flight, while at the same time they scanned their newspapers for the account of any event which would cause such a commotion. But hark, this must be a class in Arithmetic. Someone is counting “34-52-60-72. All here!” Ah, a light broke over the minds of the lookers-on. as they discovered that it was a class going to Washington. That was it, the class of '26 of Haverford High School. Immediately the by- standers experienced an odd feeling of pity, which was divided between the Capitol city, which was so soon to he invaded by seventy-two sight-seers, and Philadelphia, which was losing for a while some of its youthful citizens. At last the train pulled out and many were the sobs of farewell from all members of the class, but they were soon comforted by the thoughts of the great adventure before them. Owing to the very large amount of baggage, including such necessary articles as kodaks, ukeleles, candy, magazines, and chewing-gum. it was necessary for the train to stop every few miles to regain strength to make the long and tedious journey. Arriving at last, just on time, at Union Station, the class alighted from the train, to learn that Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge had a pre- vious engagement and it would be impossible for them to meet the class at the station. The President, however, had sent the Marine Band to welcome the visitors, and they were escorted to the Hotel by the band. Immediately after lunch at the Union Station restaurant, the class went to the Capitol to inspect the various Legislative Chaml ers. It was there that some members of the class developed a talent for History and settled such important questions as the League of Nations, Tax Reduction and Anti-Trust laws, in a manner which would have astonished the History teachers back at Haverford. From the Capitol, the party journeyed to the Lincoln Memorial and from there to the Congressional Library which aroused in all hearts a homesick feeling for the library back at Haverford. Indeed, some members of the class were prepared to see Miss Gardner's familiar face and hear her familiar voice telling them to “go back to study hall, you are making too much noise. Such is the lot of the high school student! At this time the class returned to the hotel for the night. And such a night! Upon being assured that there was a doctor in the hotel, all members of the class equipped themselves with various delectables, many of which would have defied all medical remedies. It was a gala night and few were the eyes which closed in sleep until the wee hours of the morning. Morning and a day of sightseeing in Washington! After breakfast the first place to be visited was the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Here the Seniors were instructed in the art of making money. It is to be hoped that they will not resort to this knowledge when they find themselves financially embarrassed in the lunch line at Haverford. The chaperones found great difficulty in forcing the class to continue their journey. From the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, the sight-seers traveled to Washington Monument. With many groans and sighs, they dragged their weary way up the nine hundred steps to the top. The panoramic view of Washington which was obtained here was indeed a reward for their per- severance. While the Seniors were scanning the city a weak voice piped out, “The Elverson Building has nothing on this. y, In the afternoon, the sight-seers journeyed to the most beautiful spot in Washington, Mt. Vernon, the home of The Father of His Country.” It is indeed a house worthy of such a man. The beautiful house with its expansive lawns and wonderful gardens is situated on a bluff overlooking the blue Potomac. The entire party unanimously agree that Washington could not have selected a more beautiful spot for his home. After the long and strenuous day, the party returned to the hotel for dinner. In the evening the trip to Keith’s Theatre was made. While the actors and actresses who participated in the evening's entertainment were excellent, it cannot be said that they possessed in any manner the talent portrayed in It Pays to Advertise, given by tbe Class of '26 at Haverford High School. Still the mem- bers of tbe class of '26 believe in giving everyone due credit. I he following morning, the party journeyed to the Pan-American building, and from there to the Art Gallery. Here the party unanimously agreed to send individual photographs of themselves to decorate the spacious walls of this build- ing. These, of course, would greatly enhance the beauty of the Art Gallery. At this time, the visitors believed that they should honor the President with a visit. In this they were disappointed, because the President, not knowing of their plans, was out on business and his secretary found it impossible to locate him. The class was not entirely without reward for its effort, however, as the President's secretary mentioned the fact that the President would visit Haverford when he arrived in Philadelphia for the Sesqui-Centennial. After gathering roses on the White House grounds, the sight-seers went on a shopping tour which was very short owing to the depleted exchequer of several of the members. It was possible to purchase only a few postal cards and stamps, which were sent to very dear rela- tives and friends. Returning to the hotel, the class began witli sorrow to pack up their belong- ings for the sad homecoming. In the lobby of the hotel, heads were again counted, but it was impossible to locate all members of the party. The number had dwindled down from 72 to 50. In desperation, the chaperones made a tour of the hotel, and sad were the sights which met their eyes: young men struggling to locate collar buttons, ties, shoestrings, kodaks, films, etc., and young ladies weeping for their lost vanity cases. Having comforted these belated meml ers of the class, the chaperones hurried the party to Union Station where all boarded the train for Philadelphia. The return trip was quiet. Some members of the party were earnestly endeavoring to make up lost sleep, while others who were more wakeful, and those troubled with insomnia, reviewed the pleasures of the trip, and at the same time consumed all remaining eatables. As the train drew into the Philadelphia Station, a member of the class woke out of his sleep singing, Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home! His dream and the dream of all his companions was over. The Washington trip had come and gone. J'otc of Thanks The members of the Senior class wish to express their thanks to the chaperones of the trip, Mr. Carter. Miss Rohrer, Air. Entwistle, and Miss X. Thompson, without whom the trip and all its pleasures would have been im- possible. .17 Margaret C. Xoi.ax. School Song Here's to the school we love the best, Here’s to her colors true, Here's to her team's good sportsmanship Here's to her honor too. Haverford High to thee we raise Songs that are ever new. These to our Alma Mater dear. Haverford High, that's you! Oh Haverford, dear Haverford, Thv sons will ne'er forget; That golden haze of student days Is round about us yet; And when we're gone, and others here To thee their praise shall sing, The thoughts of you, so good, so true. Within our hearts shall ring; Oh Haverford. dear Haverford.— To thee we'll ever cling! D then the fun began! Just these few words may express the thoughts of our Senior Play Masterpiece “It Pays to Advertise. What a job we had ahead of us, at the start, when we realized that we had to live up to the reputation established by former plays. We wished to equal, if not to surpass, the productions given bv previous classes. We accomplished our desires and gained the crown of success. The night of the first performance arrived and, with trembling spirits, we awaited the curtain rise. Picture William Jackson as Rodney Martin, playing the part of the hero and petite Derosette Cahill in the role of heroine, as Mary Grayson. Also picture Homer Cobb as the big Soap King, Cyrus Martin. Recall, also, Charles Huston as the droll Ambrose Peale. whose wit kept the play moving. And there is Alice Zerr, portraying the actions of the subtle Countesse de Beaurien. The entire supporting cast was excellent with Fred Dreher as Ellery, Ken Thomas as Charles Bronson, Paul March in the role of George McChesney, Elizabeth Ney as Miss Burke, Roger Bloom as William Smith, Elgina Gilmer as Maria, and Alan Dow as Johnson. Each member of this cast seemed naturally fitted for the part he assumed. The whole production was a huge success. Enough said! However, without the aid of Mrs. Ruth L. Tandy, our most able and hard-working coach, the efforts of the cast would have been feeble indeed. Credit is due William Ranck, who, as manager, carried thru the business of the production. And so we close the curtain of our dramatic achievements, and just as the faculty, the student-body, and the community have aided us, so we. when we leave dear old Haverford as Alumni, hope to reciprocate. Chorus The Senior Play 38 Senior Class Letter Winners Boys J. Baranzano F. Dreiier W. Jackson W. Reynolds M. Beidleman R. Hallowell W. Johnston J. Seltzer W. Blakeslee E. Hughes L. Kirk M. Sproules H. Cobb C. Huston F. Lockhart K. Thomas E. Isett P. March Girls M. Badgley D. Kline B. Daley B. Matlack R. Fairbanks B. Vickers The Girls' League THE Girl’s League! All that name has come to mean in one short year! Shortly after Thanksgiving, under the sponsorship of Miss Cope, the plan for the League was presented to the girls. Enthusi- astically they took it up. and, since the desire for it and regular attendance at meetings were the only requirements for membership, it was not long before all the girls in the school had enrolled. The first official meeting resulted in the following elections: President, Dorothy Kline; Vice-Presi- dent, Adele Walton; Secretary. Mary Jane Parks, and Treasurer. Marie Sweet. The task of forming a constitution for the League was part of the work that these girls so efficiently accomplished. They decided that there would be a Council consisting of two elected members from each of the four classes. The duties of this Council were the making of all rules and regula- tions for the League and the settling of all the important problems. There were two committees formed—the Reception Committee and the Social Service Committee. These committees functioned efficiently throughout the year. On Alumni Day the Reception Committee did its work well, helping the Alumni to renew old acquaintances and make new ones and making everyone feel that H. H. S. wanted and welcomed them. Since there seemed to be such an epidemic of sickness, the Social Service Committee was kept busy most of the time. Perhaps in later years there will be other committees formed, but surely if the good work that these two have started is kept up they will never be dissolved. Through the earnest efforts of Miss Cope, two speakers were secured. One, Mrs. Palmquist, spoke of Life and our Relation to it. The other, Mrs. Bloom, told the girls of college life and of working a way through college. These talks proved very interesting and inspiring to the girls. So we leave the League after one year of existence. May it live long and prosper! 39 Class Poem Tis in the freshness of the day When the flower is nodding its dewy head, That we timidly, fearfully go our way, Choosing with care the path we tread. ’Tis a gentle ascent that we see Stretching before us, eager-eyed, Yet in the distance it seems to be Like the rough granite, century-tried. We have conquered the first low slope, And after a rest in the shade, Onward we press with a burning hope That we, too, shall win to the glade. As the way grows sharper and steeper And we look at the new-found hills, We feel as a new-wakened sleeper. That wakes to a dawn promise-filled. It's a high, lofty place that we've found Since we last stopped to pause by the rill. And the cold, gray rocks on the ground Form each a separate hill. Three long years have we toiled Climbing the mountain thus far. From the heights still before us, recoiled. Yet we've clung to our beckoning star. At last we have won to the peak We have gained our star by our faith. And we ask, yet dare not speak. Is this real or only a wraith? Long did we struggle and work, With hope at last conquering fear. And now as the shadows behind us lurk. We laugh at the sunlight clear. On the topmost crag we stand, Lord of the world beneath. Yet now we prepare for a mist-hung land To be conquered with sword in sheath. As we turn for a lingering view, A rejoicing yet sorrowing band. We silently turn from the old to the new, And haste to a cloud-wreathed land. Wanda Long acre, '26. 40 V Junior Class Football Team Football 1926 DUE to the untiring efforts of our esteemed coach, Mr. Morris, we, the students of the Haverford High School, enjoyed one of the most successful seasons ever experienced in the history of the school. We had the honor of defeating some of the hest schools in this section of the country. We also held the Suburban Champions of the season of 1926 to one of the lowest scores that they met with that season. Also, for the first time we experienced the thrill of playing in the snow. The game was with Germantown Friends, and the final score was 14-7 to them. Ray scored the only touchdown on a forward pass from March. For some time this school had never defeated Cheltenham, and in this season we defeated them with a score of 9-0. We played against some of the teams in Class A and B Leagues and had the honor of defeating some of them and holding Darby to a 6-6 tie. One of the season’s biggest mishaps was the dislocation of Mr. Morris’s shoulder when he was tackled by Captain-elect “Skeeter” Ray in scrimmage. 42 Track Team Boys’ Track IN THE year 1925 Haverford High School started to develop a track team which was feared by many schools during that first season. The class of 1926 represented most of the team. Paul March was the big gun in the field events, while Thomas, Lockhart, Hallowed, and Isett did fine work as runners. Thomas and Lockhart ran on the first relay team ever produced by the School and helped to bring success to the team at the Penn Relays. The season of 1926 has been very successful. Sproules developed into a fine half miler, while Lockhart shone as a 220 and 440 man. Hallowed and Thomas both developed into fast quarter milers, while Donald Cobb stepped a fast mile. Isett and Seltzer were the century-dash men of the school and performed in wonderful style. The relay team, consisting of Albeck. Hallowed, Sproules, and Lockhart, three of them Seniors, won first place at the Penn Relays. An all-Senior team set a new meet record at Lower Merion, in the medley relay: Isett, 100 yards; Hallowed. 220 yards; Lockhart, quarter mile: Sproules, half mile. The success of the track team has been due, en- tirely, to the wise and untiring efforts of Mr. Ent- wistle as coach. It was Mr. Entwistle who ready started track at Haverford, and we are sure he is the man to carry it on. 43 s Basketball Team Boys’ Basketball THE influence of the basketball season upon our growth this year was very great. The entire team was both capable and full of spirit. Our captain, Wilmer Johnston, set a fine example by steady playing and hard fighting. William Reynolds contributed greatly with his ability to register points, having the highest score of the team to his credit. Paul “Butch” March turned in the third highest score and showed fighting vim. John Baranzano, as guard, covered all plays with lightning-like swiftness. It may be said that the Seniors were responsible for this year’s brilliant record, but no doubt the coming teams will advance the standard to an even higher peak. We are all with you. Credit is due Mr. Elton E. Ellis and Mr. Livingston for their efficient and untiring efforts in the line of coaching and to Walter Hausman for his business ability in managing the team. 44 Baseball Team Baseball THE baseball team has had more success this season, so far as it has gone, than any baseball team from the school has had for several years. At present we stand second in the league, trailing Glen Nor. The team has shown fight this year, and more fight than has been shown for a long time. With “Butch” March as captain we have a hard working player who never lets up or never gives in until,the last ball is caught. That’s the kind of fight our team needs. John Cookenbach and Walter Hausman have l)een doing the pitching in all of our important games and we owe much to them for their splendid work. Bill “Harp Reynolds has been one of the mainstays of the team with his heavy hitting and excellent fielding. Jack Seltzer has done wonderful work in left field and has contributed a great big share of the hits. All the credit, however, does not belong to the boys. Mr. Livingston, our new coach, comes in for a whole lot of it. Mr. Livingston played for Penn State and certainly does know baseball. He has been out every time it was possible, giving time, patience, and knowledge to the team. Our manager, Edgar Hughes, has shown the spirit that all managers should show, for he has worked faithfully, and has learned much about first aid, we hope. We hope the team� will come through with the championship and we know the school is with it. 45 Basketball Team Girls' Basketball Team SPIRIT? Yes, that is certainly what the girls’ basketball team had this year. Although they did not have a successful season, the spirit of good play was not once found lacking at any time. The team was captained by Bessie Vickers, who ably held down the position of forward and also of side-center. Maybella Badgley and Gladys Vansant also helped to increase Haverford’s score whenever the opportunity arose. Ruth Fairbanks, with the help of little Esther Vickers, had the advan- tage in center over all other teams. Dorothy Kline, Evelyn Garcia, and Betty Matlack played the defensive with marked ability. The team’s schedule for the year 1925-26 was a hard one. The girls plaved their best in the Jenkintown game, holding that renowned team to a very low score. In the majority of the games played, Haverford had the lead until the past period, when they seemed to weaken, thus giving their opponents a chance to gain. Gladys Vansant and Evelyn Garcia are the only ones on the varsity who do not graduate. We wish these girls, who will form the nucleus for next year’s team, all possible success in helping to fill out a winning team for 1926-27. 4b Girls’ Track Team Girls' Track WHO says that the girls of Haverford High haven’t any pep? What! Well, you should have seen our track team this year. At the beginning of the season, the track outlook for the girls was far from promising for more reasons than one. The many school activities kept some of our best girls from their practice, and with a squad of new and green material the loss of these girls was especially felt. Two weeks of hard training, however, brightened the prospects, and Miss Mar- gerum’s efforts met with the most favorable results. It is said that “Practice makes perfect,’’ hut the Seniors proved the one exception to this rule when they won the inter-class meet with little or no practice. This innovation proved very popular, and several of the girls showed promise of great future success in this line. Much interest was manifested in track this year, and the results attained were satisfactory even to the most critical. While we did not win all the meets, still a splendid showing was made considering the obstacles in the way. Coach Margerum cannot be given too much praise and credit for her work on behalf of the team, and we feel confident that better things are in store for the school in 1927, when the coaching and training of the past year will hear fruit. 47 National Honor Society 48 ACTIVITIES 49 Hi-Y' Club Hi-T Club NOVEMBER 27, 1925, saw the beginning of the most important club of which Haverford can boast. The club was brought to the school through the influence of Mr. Carter, and we are greatly indebted to him for its origination. This club leads in character, leadership and Chris- tian ideals. It has shown its influence in this school in several ways, foremost among these being a greater understanding and sympathy for those ideas and ideals for which the Master gave up his life. It has been felt in a more material way through the school with its committees to keep the halls clean, quiet, and in a condition suitable for study and thought. Also it has developed a greater interest in the athletic side of character, with its games, played with other clubs, and with the regular Thursday evening recreation. It has a greater scope than most school clubs, in that the members, on graduation, automatically become honorary members, with the privilege of coming to any social meeting. This forms a stronger link between alumni and students. The club, although democratic in its ideals, is really quite exclusive. There is a clause in the Constitution which provides for the number of members. This number at present is fifty, although we think it probable that in the future, with the growth of the school, the number may be increased. We hope that, as the club grows, it will keep up the work that this first year started. 50 Retort Staff Orchestra 51 Sesqui- Class Statistics Name X(aybella Badglcy John Baranzano Irene Barnhill Marlin Beidelman Hilda Bergey Emily Berner Wallace Blakeslee Roger Bloom Stacy Briggs Lillian Brines Florence Brown Sidney Burruss Derosette Cahill Raynor Carrick Joseph Chadwick Marian Christian Donald Cobb Homer Cobb Irwin Croney Blanch Daley Janice Davis Ethel Decry Alan Dow- bred Dreher Helen Edwards Ruth Fairbanks Helen Faulk Constance Fox Elgina Gilmer Joseph Green Ruth Hagy Edna Hagy Robert Hallowell Ruth Halsall Ruth Hancock Edna Hendershot Occupation Banking “Picking-up” Being happy Studying English Making Noise Working in Office Cranking his Fon Studying Baseball Jailing Chemistry Practicing for Speed Dreaming Social Engage- ments Sailing Ass’t Photog- rapher Planning Future Being Quiet School Politics Telling Jokes Dressing Well Enjoying Life Waiting For (?) 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