Haverford High School - Greystones Yearbook (Havertown, PA)

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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

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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

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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