Homestead High School - Homesteader Yearbook (Homestead, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1921 volume:

llomratraft ijiyh Srhmtl nmcatraft, Pa. fUmoiro of thr ffllaoB of '21 Palmar 1 DEDICATION 'Jjfjf i, the students of the class of 4t|t Nineteen Hundred and Twenty- one, of the Homestead High School, in order to show in a small measure our admiration and appreciation of their loyal service and noble self-sacrifice, dedicate this book to the memory of the young men of our school, who, for their country, during the Great War, “gave the last full measure of devotion.” HOWARD WILLIAM DURST EARL DRINOLD HAYS JOSEPH JOHN McMANUS PHILIP FRANCIS McNALLY JAMES PAUL MULDOWNEY Page three SUPERINTENDENT LANDIS TANGER Page four MRS. L. P. WILLIAMS, PR I NCI PA I. Page f ive FACULTY OF HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL Members of the Homestead High School Faculty First Row: Miss Laura E. Riley Miss Margaret N. Ramsay Miss Ginevra I. Campbell Mr. Harry E. Diehl Miss Della Walton Miss Mary E. Savage Miss Regina Haupt Second Row: Miss Willa Brand Miss Margaret Case Miss Elenora Felix Miss Sarah Covert Miss Anna Ankrom Third Row: Mrs. Myra C. Simpson Miss Annie Felkel Miss Claire Frysinger Fourth Row: Mr. Ira Cutler Lackey Mr. John D. Anderson Mr. C. C. Marshall Mr. Forrest F. Craig Page seven Page eight STAFF George Irwin.............................Editor-in-Chief Bernard Grinberg......................Business Manager Pat Rooney..................Assistant Business Manager Nathan Lefkowitz.....Second Assistant Business Manager REPORTERS Allan Widom........................................Music Peter Petraitis....................................Jokes Joe Macko................................Boys’ Athletics Margaret Parry..........................Girls’ Athletics Margaret Splatt...............................Activities Mildred Lawson................................Activities REPRESENTATIVES Juniors...........................................Marian Silveus Sophomores......................................Margaret Myers Freshmen..........................Thomas Bordzilauskas Schwab School.............................Merle Laird AUTOGRAPHS Page ten Page eleven SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS John Sullivan................................President 1 at Rooney.............................Vice President Verne Livingston.............................Secretary George Cox...................................Treasurer “Always loyal; always true.” Class colors..................Green and White Class flower ....................Forget-me-not Page twelve JOHN SULLIVAN Sully' ft Hamilton Debating Club Brashear Science Club Chairman Student Government Basket Ball ’20; ’21; Captain ’21 Class President ’21 Football ’19; ’20 “A heart to resolve; a head to continue; a hand to execute.” ' MORRIS BERGER Secretary of Hamilton Debating Club Class Play “The knowledge of all the universe lies within me.’ MARIAN BOOSER Class Play “With patience to bear, And kindness to share.” MICHAEL CHASSER “Mike” Brashear Science Cluh “A self-made man worships his maker.” Page thirteen BESSIE BULMER (“Bess”) Brashcar Science Club Basket-ball ’19; '20; Captain '21 “This basbet-ball star is very gay, And laughs and sings along the way, She ne’er sits on a cushion or sews a fair scam, But feasts upon strawberries, sugar, cream. JAMES COLE (“Jim”) Brashear Science Club “One hour a day to study, One hour a day to eat, Two hours to think how tired I am. And twenty hours to sleep.” ROBERTA DAVIS Canterbury Club Brashear Science Club Student Government Reporter Year Book ’21 Class Play “If some day you chance to meet, A girl who is both good and sweet, You’ll know without being told, A place in our hearts she will ever hold.” GEORGE COX (“Coxey”) Secretary of Hamilton Debating Club Brashear Science Club Student Government Class Play “If time were money, I’d be a millionaire.” Page fourteen' LOIS DE FORCE Canterbury Club I’rashear Science Club Class Play “A face with gladness over spread. Soft smiles by human kindness bred.” BERNARD CURRAN (“Colonel”) Vice-President of Hamilton Debating Club ’21 Brashear Science Club Business Department of Year TJook ’21 Football ’19; ’20 “A youth who e’er will fight his way. MARGARET ELLIOT (“Peggy”) Canterbury Club Class Play “A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded; A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded.” BERNARD GRINBERG (“Bern”) Vice-President of Hamilton Debating Club Brashear Science Club Business Manager of Year Book 21 Scholastic Representative ’21 “Wise from his chin upward.” Page fifteen RUTH FREEBOROUGH “Ritz” Canterbury Club Brashear Science Club Class Play “Oh, she is tropical, Her beauty is so rare— Her eyes are clearer, deeper eves, Thau any, anywhere. RAY GUY “Woman delights me not.' SARA GILLARD “Sally” Canterbury Club Brashear Science Club Class Play “I almost catch your secret joy, Your chuckling of delight The while you whizz where glory is Eternally in sight.” OLIVER HOOVER “Windy” Vice-President of Brashear Science Club Basketball '21 What I have been taught I have forgotten; What I know I have guessed.” Page sixteen HELENA GOEDEL (“Neen”) Vice President of Canterbury Club Brashear Science Club ‘'This lass so neat, with smiles so sweet. Has won cur right good will.” ANNA HAIRSTON “Good nature and good sense must ever join.” MERLE LAIRD “If he will, he will, you may depend on’t And if he won't, he won’t, and there’s no end on’t.” HULDA HODDIE (“Hud”) Canterbury Club Brashear Science Club Class Play “None know her but to love her; None name her but to praise.” Page seventeen NATHAN LEFKOWTTZ (“Nath”) Hamilton Debating Club Brashear Science Club Year Book ’21 “Ah, that I were as great a man As I would have you think I am.” EDNA HOFFMAN Brashear Science Club “She trips lightly on on her waj And always she is good and gay.’ GEORGE IRWIN (“Juice”) Class President ’20 President of Hamilton Debating Club Brashear Science Club Student Government Sporting Editor of “Gold and Blue” ’21 Editor-in-Chief of Year Book ’21 Class Play Football T8; T9; ’20 “Juice goes in for everything— Studies, sports, girls, fellows, fun; Volatile, versatile, voluble. He’s the whole show rolled in one.” NELLIE HUNTER (“Nell”) Canterbury Club Brashear Science Club “Begone dull care, begone from me, For you and I will ne’er agree.” Page eighteen ■ JOSEPH MACRO (“Hoe”) Brashear Science Club Hamilton Debating Club Publicity Manager ’21 Sporting Editor ’20 Reporter of Year Book ’21 Why should a man whose blood is warm within him, Sit like his grandsirc cut in alabaster?” MILDRED LAWSON (“Mid”) President of Canterbury Club ’20 Reporter Year Book ’21 “Mysterious, imperious, Deleriously fair Oh, listless andalusian maid With brilliants in your hair!” HARRY MERVIS President of Hamilton Debating Club ’20 Business Department of Year Book ’21 Class Play “A ladies’ man, Now and forever more.” VERNE LIVINGSTON Secretary of Canterbury Club '20 Brashear Science Club Secretary Class ’21 Basket-ball T9; ’20; ’21 ('lass Play Never worry and get wrinkles; Cheer up and get dimples.” Page nineteen MORRIS MOXLEY (“Mox ) Hamilton Debating Club Boy’s Student Manager Business Department of Year Book ’21 Class Play “When he’s around there's fun galore Without him school would be a bore. HELEN MICKULONIC Brashear Science Club “Oh, that this world only understood me. CASPER McMAHON (“Cas”) Hamilton Debating Club Basket-ball ’20; ’21 Captain Swimming Team “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” ELIZABETH MILLER Canterbury Club Class Play “A heart unspotted is not easily daunted.” Page twenty PETER PETRAITIS (“Pete”) Hamilton Debating Club Orchestra ’20; ’21 Year Book ’21 Track Team Captain ’21 Class Play Football ’20 “It’s his form and his eye, That makes the youthful maiden sigh.” MARY McCALLUM (“Mac”) Canterbury Club “Happy am I; from care I’m free! Why aren’t they all contented like me?” PAT ROONEY (“Irish”) Hamilton Debating Club President of Brashear Science Club Vice President Class ’21 Student Government Business Department Year Book ’21 Football ’18; T9; ’20 Class Play “Let the world nag; I take mine ease in mine own time.” Tf 1 JULIA McKILLIP (“Jule”) Canterbury Club Brashear Science Club “Why mix reason with pleasure and wisdom with mirth?” Page tiventy-onc MADGARET PARRY (“Peg”) Basketball ’18 Canterbury Club Brashear Science Club Girls’ Publicity Manager ’21 Reporter Year Book ’21 Cheer Leader ’21 Class Play “Peggie is a blond, Of boys and dancing she is fond; A merry twinkle in her eye, A smile for each she passes by.” SAMUEL SELDIS (“Sam”) Hamilton Debating Club Brashear Science Club “All great men are in some degree inspired.” MARY PETKANZAS “Mary, Mary, not contrary, Her loving kindness does not vary.” ALLEN WIDOM (“Elic”) Reporter Year Book Hamilton Debating Club Editor-in-Chief of the “Gold and Blue” ’21 Orchestra ’18; ’19; ’20; ’21 Brashear Science Club “Ever steady, ever true And ready to fight for the “Gold and Blue.” Page tu’enty-Hvo JENNIE SKYRMES (“Jen”) Vice President of Canterbury Club ’21 Brashear Science Club Class Play “She's beautiful, and, therefore, to be wooed; She’s a maiden, therefore to be won.” MARGARET SPLATT (“Peg”) President of Canterbury Club '21 Brashear Science Club Year Book '21 Class Play She’s all my fancy painted her, She’s lovely; she’s divine.” GOLDIE SCHWARTZ Secretary of Canterbury Club ’21 Brashear Science Club “I know a maiden pure and good. Of work she’s never weary; I f someone tried as best he could To vex her she would still be cheery.” I 'aye Iwenly-three HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF TWENTY-ONE In the fall of 1917, we, the ever to be remembered class of ’21, entered the Homestead High School two hundred strong. None of the faculty seemed to recognize our wonderful ability except Mrs. Williams, who seemed to recog- nize our extraordinary genius, and gave her consent for us to hold a party. A freshman party! Why, it was an unheard of event! Freshies, heretofore, had gone by the rule, “Freshmen should be neither seen nor heard.” Our class was further distinguished by having a member, Margaret Parry, on the girls’ basketball team. But activities, social and athletic, did not take all our time, for this was the last year of the war, and we were kept very busy do- nating, knitting, and working in all ways possible to help win the war. 'I'he following year we took upon ourselves, with the consent of our teach- ers, the duties of sophomores, and properly initiated that year’s freshies. We had now grown up sufficiently to be organized, and at the first meeting. Miss Haupt finally succeeded in introducing parliamentary rules. After much dis- cussion, John Fierer was elected president; John Sullivan, vice president; Daniel Poad, secretary; and Hazel Best, treasurer. Verne Livingston repre- sented us this year on the girls’ basketball team. But the boys were not to be out-done by the girls for this year there were three members of our class on the football team. They were John Sullivan, Pat Rooney, and George Irwin. The beginning of the next September saw us as dignified juniors, and we promptly lost all interest in freshies, and almost all in sophomores. The officers of the class this year were president, George Irwin; vice-president, John Sullivan; Casper McMahan, treasurer, and Margaret Parry, secretary. This year we took part in many more lines of work ; we took hold of our problems and opportunities as well as of our studies, and became real students. Homestead High School sent pupils to the University of Pittsburgh to take part in the contests, and a member of our class was sent. Although we did not win any prizes, we all thought we deserved them; at least we did ourselves credit. If we could not win prizes in this way, we certainly starred in basketball, for we had three members on the girls’ team: Verne Livingston, Bessie Bulmer, and Ona Fischer, and three members on the boys’ team : Casper McMahon, John Sullivan, and Edward Robertson; while George Irwin, John Sullivan, and Pat Rooney again represented us on the football team. This year was our time to play host to the seniors by giving them a banquet. However, we de- cided to give a party instead of a formal banquet, and we think the seniors were well pleased with our decision. It was not until our senior year that we really showed the school why she should be proud of this class of twenty-one. This year our officers were John Sullivan, president; Pat Rooney, vice president; Verne Livingston, sec- retary; and George Cox, treasurer. It was Miss Brand, teacher of senior Eng- lish, who organized the Canterbury Club and the Hamilton Debating Club. Page twenty-four This winter both of these clubs entertained the school; the Canterbury Club with a play, The Bells of Canterbury; and the Hamilton Debating Club with a public debate, which opened the eyes of every one with wonder, and we know that it will not be long before the world will be hearing of another Patrick Henry, a graduate of the Hbmestead High School in the year 1921. We brought to life the old traditions, and the Gold and Blue which had died in 191S, was once more published. About Christmas we started, in a small way, student management in the school, with John Sullivan, the class president, in charge. It has proved successful, and we hope it will be continued and ex- tended next year. Athletics have been managed by the students this year for the first time. Morris Moxley, of our class, was appointed student manager. Pat Rooney, John Sullivan, Ceorge Irwin, Bernard Curran, and Peter Pelraitis represented us on the football team. We have always aspired to national notice; so before Mr. Harding’s cabi- net was chosen we sent him a list of the men we thought ought to be chosen. We received a reply from him, and we can boast that he took part of our advice. When some of our classmates become cabinet members we hope that they will remember our letter to Mr. Harding. A science club named for the great scientist, John Brashear, was also formed this year, with the help of Mr. Anderson, with Pat Rooney as president. It seems as though I shall never get through telling of the merits of the class of '21, for now we are practicing the senior play. The End of the Rainbow. Last but not least, is the year book. The class of 1918 was the first and last class to publish one, until the class of ’21 came to the rescue. We hope it speaks credit for itself. All this shows'that the class of ’21 has been an active one. We have not always been good, but we have always been loyal. As we go out from the school, a much smaller class than we entered, our number now, being forty-three, we hope that we shall make up in quality what we lack in numbers, and that our school and teachers will never have cause to be anything but proud of us. The day of joy and sorrow is fast approaching when we shall leave the Homestead High School, where we have worked and played and studied and dreamed, through four short years; but we shall never forget the joyous days we spent within her walls. Our highest ambition is to be, as we have been taught to be, a benefit to the world. —LOIS DE FORCE, ’21. Faye twenty-five SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY One day, late in November, 1930, I was sitting in the living room by the fire. 1 had just returned from the town hall, where I had gone to hear a well- known lecturer, Dr. Roberts. It was very cold and I, being tired, took off my wraps and sank into a chair to rest. I had been sitting there four or five minutes gazing into the fire and dreaming of the past, when suddenly I heard a slight noise behind me and turning round I saw the queerest creature imaginable, just stepping out of the bookcase. I had never seen anything like it before, and I have never seen anything like it since. The figure looked somewhat like a man but his face was like that of an owl. His feet were small and his hands were like bird- claws. As the figure stepped from the bookcase, the room suddenly became flooded with light. Then someone began to sing and the room, why—, it Wasn’t the living-room at all! It was—-a theatre! The theatre was filled with people, and there was a woman on the stage singing. This queer man, or whatever he was, conducted me to a seat and then sat down beside me. My curiosity got the better of me and I asked: “Who are you?” “I am the Spirit of your Past School Days,” he answered. “Is that so?” I asked, somewhat surprised, “And will you please tell me where we are now?” “We are in the American Theatre in Paris,” he answered. The woman was still singing. I turned my attention to her. “Do you recognize her?” asked the creature. “No. Who is she?” I asked. For an answer he handed me a pair of opera glasses. I looked through them and—behold! The woman was none other than myself! I looked again. Yes, it was really I. I lowered the glasses and looked at the funny little man. He was smiling. “That’s your future,” he said. It was hard to believe. I had been singing in America, but I had never dared to hope that I should ever sing in Paris. When I (in the future) had finished singing, and the stage curtain had been lowered, the creature and I left the theatre. I could not help following. The streets were brilliantly lighted and crowded with people. Everyone seemed gay. I was too much interested in the sights to ask where we were going, so I walked along beside the queer creature who smiled to himself all the time. We walked for about a square and then entered a brilliantly lighted restaurant. The orchestra was playing and some of the people were dancing. A waiter walked up to us, said something to my queer companion, and then Page twenty-six conducted us to a table in the farthest corner of the room. My companion ordered some food and then turned his attention to me. “I chose tliis table so that we can talk without being disturbed. Wouldn’t you like to know something of your former classmates?” he asked. “Indeed I would,” I answered, “Can you tell me anything about them? “Yes, and if you will listen 1 will tell you what each one of them is doing.” “Oh. please tell me! I exclaimed. And for the next hour, I forgot the dancers, Paris and all! “Do you remember Mary McCallum?” he asked. “Certainly I do,” I answered. “Well,” he went on, “she is principal of the Fourth Ward School in Homestead, having taught previous to this year in the Lincoln Place School. I heard that she is engaged to be married. I suppose it’s true.” “I’m glad to know Mary has taken up some special work,” I said. “Then there’s John Sullivan,” he went on, “you know what an athlete John was while in high school, so you can just imagine what sort of a one he is today. He is now director of the Boys’ Athletic Training School in Phila- delphia. He married a girl from Lincoln Place. “Pat Rooney, a young man whose greatest desire was to become an orator like Patrick Henry, is surely satisfied. Today he is the greatest orator America ever produced.” The queer creature stopped, cleared his throat, and went on—. “Verne Livingston was always great for athletics while in high school and now she is the chief athletic instructor in a girls’ school in Montana.” “Is Verne satisfied with her work?” I asked. “Yes, she likes her work all right, but she will never be entirely satis- fied while she and Jennie Skyrmes are separated,” he answered. “Why, I thought she and Jennie were together. Where is Jennie?” I asked. “Jennie,” answered the queer creature, “is the head nurse in the West Penn Hospital, in Pittsburgh. She has been nursing there ever since she grad- uated.” “And where is Julia McKillop?” I inquired. “Julia is private secretary to Mr. Wannamaker of New York City. Hulda Hodcle is also in New York playing in The Impish Dance. Hulda was made famous by her wonderful acting the time she took the part of the Imp in the senior play. Casper McMahon and Oliver Hoover are in New York City too. Casper is a Supreme Court Judge and Oliver is writing novels. He has just finished his best novel. Poor Jim’s Reward.” “What has become of Sara Gillard?” I asked. “Sara Gillard,” he answered, “is in Mexico teaching in an American school there. Her friend, Roberta Davis, is widely known for her lectures to school pupils, on good manners. She is now traveling from one school to another giving these lectures. Ruth Freeborough owns an orange grove in Page twenty-seven California, and sends oranges, known as the Famous Golden Brand, to all parts of the world.” “Have you heard about Allen Widom and Peter Petraitis?” asked he. “No,” I answered, “I have not. What about them?” 1 hey are both in Paris,’ he answered. “They have been there for two weeks. Both are celebrated violinists.” “And where are Helen Goeddel and Margaret Parry?” “Helena is married and lives in Florida. But for some reason or other 1 have failed to learn the name of her husband. Margaret Parry and Bessie Bulmer are the proprietors of a beauty parlor in Cleveland, Ohio. They be- gan business a year after they graduated and have made a wonderful success.” “Nellie Hunter, Lois De Force, and Edna Hoffman, own a millinery es- tablishment in Pittsburgh. They import styles from Paris and make the hats themselves, copying the styles,” continued the queer creature. “Then,” said he, “there are a great many of your classmates whom you yourself should have heard of. There’s Joseph Macko, the world’s fastest typist, and Morris Berger, the greatest mathematician living. These two men are known the world over. Harry Mervis is the world’s greatest movie star, and appeared lately in “Dreams of the Future.” Margaret Elliott is the great- est living pianist. I have heard that she is able to make people laugh or cry, be sad or gay, which ever she wishes, just by her playing.” “Well, what has become of Bernard Curran, George Irwin, and Morris Moxley?” I asked. “Bernard Curran is manager of the finances of the United States, and George Irwin is a great debator and lawyer. He is now debating Sir William De Bunche of the English Parliament. I also hear he has never lost a case since he left law school. Last fall he journeyed back to Homestead and mar- ried his old sweetheart of the class of ’22. Morris Moxley has just been elected to the United States Senate, and it is thought he will accomplish a great deal in the future. He is to be married soon.” “Helen Mickulonic and Mary Petkanzes,” continued the creature after a pause, “are doing welfare work in New York. They have recently been to England and France. Mildred Lawson, after finishing a four year course at the University of Michigan, is now traveling in South America, studying the natives. She hopes to write a book on South American life, sometime in the near future. Her engagement, to her old Homestead lover, was announced this fall, which ends a long romance. George Cox is, as I suppose you know, the President of the United States. He recently married.” “Yes, I knew that. But tell me,” I asked, “where are Bernard Grinberg and Samuel Seldis?” “Oh,” answered he. “Bernard has the finest department store that Home- stead has ever seen, and is doing a large business. Samuel Seldis is a great writer He writes essays and many of his articles have appeared in the “World’s Work.” Merle Laird is also a writer and writes especially for the Page twenty-eight “North American Review.” Nathan Lefkowitz owns a large jewelry store in Pittsburgh. He is known the country round for his moderate prices and won- derful jewelry. Michael Chasser runs a high class tailor shop in Cleveland, Ohio, and Ray Guy is a civil engineer. Ray has been living for the past three years in Chicago, Illinois.” “But what happened to the rest of the girls?” I asked. “Well,” answered my companion, “Goldie Swartz, who is a well known artist has just recently rendered thousands of people speechless by her last picture, “Dawn.” Elizabeth Miller is a designer and lives in Seattle, Washington. Marian Booser is now president of the New York Central Railway Company. Anna Hariston is nursing in Alabama, and last but not least is James Cole, the world’s champion swimmer and boxer. James has won many medals and is going to retain his reputation after he meets Michaleo de La Fario, who claims he can outswim James.” “Now,” said my companion, “I must go as it is very late, but before I go, I want to say that the class of ’21 was a class of which I would be proud to be a member.” The queer man held out his hand to me and just as I reached to take hold of it I ---woke up! Oh, dear, it was all a dream! T was still sitting in the living room in front of the fire. Well, it was a very pleasant dream, anyway, and I think I will believe my dream to be true, and try to find some of my former classmates in the places I dreamed I saw them I may find them! Who knows ? MARGARET SPLATT, ’21 Page tivcnty-nme Page thirty MID YEAR GRADUATING CLASS From day to day the world changes, and, as the world changes the people rha'nge. The inhabitants of the world live to fit and be in harmony with it. So it is with the schools of our country: Old things pass, making place for new. Such changes happen every day, and one of these great changes took place in the Homestead High School, at the beginning of the first semester of this year. We are all aware of the fact that many other schools have mid-year graduating classes. Homestead High School opened her eyes, when, at the beginning of the term, about twelve students appeared without a class name. These twelve were not junior nor were they senior They were called “Eleven A’s,” but they could not use the name as they could Juniors or Seniors. Tn the midst of our troubles, Miss Riley, our English teacher at that time, come to our rescue and organized the class. But we, like all other classes needed a name. We got one then, and to this day, we still call ourselves the M. A. N. class. In such a case as this, one may very easily ask the question, “Flow did the class originate?” This is, indeed, very easily explained. Some students of this particular class are three and one-half year students, and others are students that entered the high school at the beginning of the second semester. By three and a half year-students, we mean students that are taking a four year course in three and a half years. Those that entered high school at the mid-term are those that graduated from eighth grade at Christmas time. Such was the origin of the mid-year graduating class in the Homestead Fligh School. We, the members of this class, known as the “Chosen Twelve” feel it an honor to belong to the first mid-year graduating class. Now we are in our first semester of our senior year. We hope to leave a history that will honor our school, and to set a standard for mid-year grad- uating classes that will follow us. FAY DIXON, ’21 Page thirty-one Page tliirty-tu’o JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President........................................Henry Beehrman Vice-President .......................................James Black Secretary-Treasurer ...............................Marian Silveus GIRLS Lillian Burkett Mae Maddison Ethel Cox Josephine Marshall Anna Daniels Alberta Matthews Dorothy Davis Mable Maust Ruth Dils Cora McMahon Margaret Douds Elvira Miller Dorothy Drawbaugh Angela Muzzy Florence Evans Marie Neil Margaret Garraway Mary Neill Loretta Geary Lois Noble Dorothy Hahn Mae O’Brien Thelma Hanley Irene Reese Caroline Honse Dorothy Rosenbaum I aura Jacobs Florence Rucker Tydfil Jones Mable Sellers Esther Kever Marian Silveus Anna Kozak Alice Stewart Clara LePage Elsie Thompson Louise LePage Regina Weis Margaret MacBeth Magdalene Wiesen Agnes Maczko Sarah Carpe Rose Stankas Adelaide Jackson Martha Shrading Anna Karavan I.oretta Treloar Kathrine Lewis Barbara Yuhasz Josephine Melber BOYS Henry Beehrman LeRoy Nelson Erwin Crane Rernard Newell Martin Fallon Russell Rogers John Fierer Albert Schwartz lohr. Geary John Shannon Darwin Jones Wallace Smith Vance Lauderbaugh Edwin Thomas Oscar Lawson Paul Tuite Rice Yahner Robert Gibb John Azmongya Michael Goga James Black Robert Humphreys Alfred Carr Russel Jones Gladden Dean Alexander Muzzy lames Dichter Stephen Onaitis Horace Erbeck Barney Polinski Page thirty-three Page thirty-four THE CLASS OF 1922 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY When we, the class of '22. entered the Homestead High School, we were as green and verdant as any inexperienced freshman could he. But we soon showed our superiority over the upper classes, which fact they soon realized. Although ignorant of what was expected of high school students, we were very eager to learn, and started immediately to earn a name for ourselves. 1 he upper classmen and even the faculty saw that there were wonderful possibilities among our class, and they were not disappointed in their hopes. Under the direction of Miss Haupt, we made our debut in the social world of the school. This party will be long remembered by the class of ’22, for it was an im- portant event in our school life. During the year we established many unsurpassable records, such as the number of private interviews held with Mrs. illiams and the number of times late; we also showed mental superiority to all other freshmen classes. ()n the eventful moving up day, we were given considerable recognition, for our program was considered by all the most entertaining. We had a jazz band, consisting of kazoo horns, which was conducted with great ceremony and much flourish by Edwin Thomas. So ended our happy freshman year, and we were all eager to write on a clean page in the next chapter of our school history. We came back to school very dignified and superior sophomores. We organized immediately, and stationed Russell Rogers in the important office of president. Under his careful supervision, we sailed safely through our second year. Everything seemed to come our way, but a great calamity was doomed to befall us—for one day we broke the flag pole rope. W e were calmly informed that the money to pay for it should be taken from our own treasury. Undaunted by this, however, we paid for it very soon, and forgot our first trouble. In our sophomore year we began a whirl of social events, (hie party fol- lowed the other, and we soon won the name of being the “peppiest class in the school. At the reception for the incoming freshmen, we again surpassed our elders in the stunt we produced. It was so appreciated that we were asked to present it to a larger and more representative audience, hor a great while we were swollen with pride. A few months following we wished to have a “different” party, and, therefore, decided upon a middy and skirt party in which ail the girls dressed alike, in middies. However, what was our surprise to see upon our arrival at the gym, the boys also attired in middies! I his added great- ly to the fun, especially when the “Klin Kid appeared upon the scene. I ol- lowing upon the heels of this party we held a costume party. Every kind of character, from Theda Bara to a tramp was there. With the first appearance of snow, we knew at once, that our next desire was to have a sleigh ride. Of course we had it, and every one talked for days about the good time he had. But while we were accomplishing so much in the social world, we were doing wonders in the athletic world. Our pride Page thirty-five grew with each victory, for we won the inter-class championship, and our happiness knew no bounds. All too soon our wonderful sophomore year ended, for that was our year of ears! But we looked forward to the time when we should be considered upper classmen, and occupy the front seats in chapel. In the fall of 1920, we returned as Juniors with somewhat depleted ranks, but what we lacked in numbers we made up in school spirit. We promptly elected Henry Beerhinan our president, and determined, if possible, to be twice the success we had been the year before. e were somewhat depressed at first by the fact that we were allowed to have only one party, but as usual we made the best of affairs. Under the careful instruction of Miss Case, we produced in February a play, called The Bluffers,” which was pronounced by all present to be one of the most successful plays presented in the Homestead High School. By all indications, there will be many great actors in the future, and also some Galli Curcis and Carousos in our class. Our class, more than all other classes, has been represented in every school activity. The orchestra, both quartettes, the Gold and Blue editorial staff, the track, swimming, basketball and football teams all boasted of our presence. We are now on the verge of completing our junior history, and are anticipating the time when we shall occupy those seats of honor in chapel. Then we shall endeavor to be shining stars to the lower classes, so that when we lead, they shall follow in our path, and do themselves and our school honor. DOROTHY HAHN, ’21. Page thirty-six Page thirty-seven Page thirty-eight SOPHOMORE Cl.ASS Paul O’Neal .............................................President Jane Barton.........................................Vice President Margaret Myers ................................Secretary-Treasurer GIRLS Margaret Ackerman Anna Ader Elizabeth Beehrman Elizabeth Boyd Mildred Backes Jane Barton Gladys Brooks Myrtle Cadman Louise Crisp Priscilla Cush Virginia Chapman Loretta Dichter Cera Edwards Sarah Freeman Sarah Garraway Selma Goldston Lillian Harris Olive Hanley Edith Jones Adelaide Jackson Elsie Johnson Anna K'wal Bessie Kowalski Helen Karolick Anna Koznkonis Sadie Lefkowitz Helen Miller Josephine Miselas Elinor Morgan Rose Mantia Catherine Marsh Dorothy Miller Elinor Mozley Margaret Myers Margaret McCormick Anna Masley Wanda Neundorf Elizabeth Orris Grace Posten Olive Posten Virginia Price Irma Probstner Louise Rolfe Dorothy Reed Elizabeth Rowe Nana Rucker Bernice Rucker Clydelle Stilley Rose Self is Lucille Sherwin Fannie Smith Agnes Stewart Helen Stewart Ida Swanson Gertrude Scott Lottie Stevens Arline Tolberts 1 sabel Tursa Catherine Williams Elinor Wall Mildred Wallace Vallie Ward Stella Witkowski Gladys Fechter Virginia Hough Meriel Sellers Anna Dimisch Ida Downey Ruth Bryner BOYS John Anderson Walter Baguet George Barbour Joseph Campbell Floyd Colledge Matthew Cook Russel Cauley Harold Coles Edward Donovan Harry Davis Raymond Dias Harry Eskowitz Kenneth Farmer Harry Feinstein Walter Gustavson Arthur Click Douglas Hough George Hursh Herbert Hepps Samuel Jacobson Edward Jones John Kobulnicky Maurice Kardon Hugh Lordon Charles Leach Francis Lordon Jack Mervis Henry Miller Maurice Mulhouser Frank Mathe Isadore Numerosky Alvin Onaitis Paul O’Neal William Parry Thomas Passafiume William Palmer Zigmund Petraitis George Peters Edward Rushe Ralph Shaw Daniel Schwartz Ralph Stewart Forde Seibel George Taylor Roy Williams Harry Winberger Harmer Weichel Paul Zakhar Page thirty-nine SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY e, the class of ’23, first crowded the doors of the Homestead High School in the fall of 1919. We were as green as any class that ever crossed that honored threshold, but underneath that green coating there gleamed forth an unquenchable desire—a desire for knowledge! Of course we were looked down upon and scorned by the upper classmen, but this did not prove a barrier in our path to success. We were here to learn, and it needs only a word from any teacher to tell you that we are making a headway toward our goal. Naturally, we spent our first few weeks in getting lost, asking questions, and doing things which violated the rules of the school. We thought we knew many things when we could solve a simple equation in algebra, or could mem- orize a passage in Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” but at the close of the first semester the grades on our reports proved to us that we were practically at the same place from which we started. But, to live is to learn; so we settled down to work. We were rather handicapped during our first year because a precedent of the school did not allow us to organize. We were given a banquet by the other classes in our freshman year about the last of October, which was to be a surprise. But the inquisitive freshmen found this out, and it was we who sur- prised the others when we came arrayed in clothes which usually adorn kinder- garten children! In March, we held a party, which under the supervision of Miss Haupt proved a great success. At the very beginning of our second year, the first important event which took place was the organization of our class on September 23, 1920. After much excitement and confusion the following officers were elected: Paul O’Neal, president; Jane Barton, vice president; Margaret Myers, secretary- treasurer. A schedule was arranged for our meetings, and we have always had one hundred per cent attendance at them. At one of these meetings we adopted slate and blue as class colors. One important event in the history of the sophomore class was the Hallowe’en party, which was held October 28, 1920. No social event of the school has ever surpassed it. But how could anything ever be anything else, but a rousing success, when there is such admirable cooperation and class spirit possessed by the class of ’23? We, as a class, owe much of our success to our ever faithful class adviser and chaperon. Miss Riley, who has given her very best to make us what we are. The last of our social events this year, was held on Friday, March 18, 1921, in honor of St. Patrick. This, of course, was a great success. And now, our sophomore year will soon be history. As the days rush by we are industriously striving to do our best, that, when our high school career is ended, the world will always remember the great things we, the class of ’23, will have accomplished. MARGARET MYERS, ’23. Page forty Page forty-one THE CLASS OF 1924 BOYS OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS Addie, David Andrews, Frank Anthony, St. Clair Askey, John Adelsberger, Charles Baird, Albert Brickner, Clarence Berger, Harry Beedle, Charles Boot. Harry Bullion, Regis Baltimore, Ernest Boeltz, George Bolton, John Bower, Kenneth Brown, John Bardzilauskas, Thomas Chamberlain, James Cayton, Harry Conway, Carroll Cook, Thomas Crockett, Chalmers Crawford, Donald Curran, Regis Campbell, Cornelius Cunningham, Walker Dietzen, Sylvester Davis, Audley Devey, Joseph Diske, Joseph Dixon, James Edwards, William Elliott, Frank Ellsworth, George Flegal, Foster Fonner Quintin Fineberg, Herman Fagan, Charles Farbas, Louis Feinberg, Saul Franks, William Gottus, Joseph Grinberg, Leonard Gillard, Joseph Goode, James Graffins, William Hutchinson, James Hemenyar, John Healey, Stewart Hebb, Francis Hawden, Fred Hampson, Raymond Hepps, Samuel Jones, Roderick Jones, William Johnson, Lee Kabo, Bert Kingwell, Harold Kish, Gaza Kohl, Homer Kostelnik, Steven Kovacs, John Kocis, John Loach, Russell Luteran, George Lanchester, William Lewis, Thomas I-ipay, Andrew Lyle, Elmer . Leach, Frank Luhoza, Michael Lucas, Frank Matyi, Michael Muir, Joseph Martin, Harry Maiorana, John Mantia, Joseph McLean, Charles Mrttes, Charles Miller, George Magram, Samuel Middleton, Walter Maddison, George Miller, Homer Nevill, John Pugh, William Povararis, John Parsons, Roy Pyle, Walter Reitz, Josenh Rushnik, Theodore Ribar, Stephen Smith, Fulton Splatt, Ralph Seibel, Earl Semmelrock, Clyde Soccher, I ee Schmitt, Charles Sedlak, George Splatt, Robert Scott, Walter Topping, John Treloar, James Veseleny, Michael Weichelt, Earl Weichelt, Paul Wolk, Harry Werline, Harvey Woodside, William Wozniak, William Walker, Lester Woods, Dwight Williams, Edward Walker, Louis Young, Everett Zilinski, Anton Page forty-three GIRLS OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS Ahlberg, Ida Anderson, Carolyn Atkinson, Ethel Barken. Josephine Bost, Louise Brown, Gertrude Barnhart, Alice Baltimore, Anna Bresnai, Mary Barchfield, Edna Boger, Margaret Brcdholt, Henrietta Bendall, Ruth Crawford, Jessie Cupps, Ruth Campbell, Elvira Coleman, Lillie Crooks, Florence Czuy, Mary Catalano, Anna Dixon, Bessie Douds, Mary Delbridge, Ruth Dicbolt, Edna Dils, Jane Eicher, Ruth Edmunds, Elsie Fogel, Anna Freidel, Bertha Fogel, Lillian Forde, Marie Friedlander, Frances Gentile, Mary Grieb, Rose Gubble, Ruth Hausnauer, Margaret Hughes, Helen Hays, Irene Hampson, Lucille Hartley, Levenia Horner, Olive Humenik, Elizabeth Jones, Thelma Jacobson, Sarah Kinney, Mary Kelch, Katherine Kubalak, Mary Klamt, Margaret Lindsay, Ethel Laird, Edith Maloney, Alice Mishaga, Mary Macko, Agnes Marshall, Edith MacMillan, Margaret McDonald, Marion McMonagle, Margaret Matthews, Mary Mickulonic, Rose McRoberts, Edna Nevin, Dorothy Nuss, Helen Pienkoski, Matilda Pfirrman, Elsa Polito, Caroline Preiss, Esther Painter, Irene Posten, Elizabeth Petraitis, Adele Risher, Helen Rodger, Dorothy Sharp, Alice Smidanski, Mary Smith, Marguerite Swope, Thelma Scott, Ida May Starr, Marie Shields, Katherine Spann, Helen Stillwagon, Rachael Spinnard, Myrtle Stanton, Grace Timko, Marie Timms, Leah Taylor, Rachael Thompson, Mary Urban, Loretta Vand, Jessie Vogt, Sophie Welshman, Margaret Weisen, Genevieve Williams, Mary Wassel, Irene Weiss, Cecelia Wilhelm, Violet Webb, Mae White, Esther Wilson, Thelma Young, Edna Yermak, Anna Page forty-fou, THE FRESHMAN CLASS The freshmen of the Homestead High School 1921, like all freshmen, have been very active. At the beginning of the school term, the freshmen were thought to he like most freshmen—just onlookers. But now, at the end of the year, they have proved themselves capable of keeping up with the rest of the classes as can be seen by their records in school spirit and athletics. During the football season of 1920, three freshmen figured prominently on the team. They did excellent work on the gridiron, and much can be expected in the future from these young men in the way of football. That section of the freshmen class that lately was the 8A class, has great ability in athletics. They had a fighting football team that won many laurels from various teams in the community. They ranked second in the race for the honors in the Grammar School Soccer League. They won the 8th grade basket- ball cup for 1921, decisively defeating Munhall, their chief and most dangerous rival. This is the caliber of the present freshmen class. In basketball, the proverbial “green” freshmen ripened and the conse- quences were, they were represented by four freshmen on either the Varsity or second teams. The prospects for champion basketball teams in the future years is indeed bright. The freshmen “ran away” from the other classes in basketball. They handed each team a defeat, and easily ranked first in the standing. The voca- tional basketball team is also composed entirely of freshmen. They had “hard luck” all season, but gave each opponent a plucky, determined fight. The fresh- men girls have not yet organized a team for interclass games, but when they do—beware! It will be a repetition of the boys’ record. Two merry parties were the chief events in the social activities of the class. Both of these parties were characterized by that feeling of fun and jollity, which predominates in any gathering of freshmen. After the usual games, stunts, and riddles, which were often interrupted by long peals of merry laughter, the class enjoyed dancing. Soon after the refreshments were served, Mr. Hoover piti- lessly extinguished the lights, as a signal to depart. The freshmen hope to make all their future parties even more successful than these, and they will. The freshmen class of 1921 seems to contain unbounded talent in any line of work or interest. The members intend to make use of this talent in the future. In sports it seems inevitable that the freshmen will bring Homestead into the limelight. In the line of mental work, the freshmen have humorists, authors, actors, and poets, and in time they will stand forth from the ranks, to use their works and talents for our high school. In short, the freshmen hope and intend to have one of the most active and progressive classes in the history of the Homestead High School. THOMAS BARDZILASKAS, 24. Page forty-five ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Homestead High School Alumni Association was organized in 1890 at a meeting of the graduates. The objtect of the association is to form a pleasant bond uniting the graduates. The present officers are: President, Fred W. Wolf, ’09; First Vice President, Mrs. John G. Silveus, '90; Second Vice President, William V. Campbell, ’18; Treasurer. Miss Leah Davis, T6; and Secretary, Miss Amelia Soulier, T8. Regular meetings are held in the high school auditorium the first Tuesday in each quarter. Many social activities are held by the association. The annual graduates’ dance held in the Homestead High School is an event which is looked forward to by members of the association. A lawn fete at which large profits were received was held on September 15, 1918, on Ninth Avenue. A dance was held at Homestead Park on August 21, 1919, which was a great success, since nearly every class was well represented. A masquerade dance was held the same year on Hallowe’en in the high school. The association has already justified its existence. It is hoped that in the future, it will not only prove to be a bond uniting the graduates, but also a real benefit to them and to the school. ROBERTA DAVIS, ’21. --------- STUDENT GOVERNMENT The last half of the present school year witnessed a marked innovation in the government of the pupils of the Homestead High School, in the form of student government. The new form of government was not formulated until the last half of the school year, and, for this reason, the faculty appointed the personnel of the governing body. V bile this has proved very satisfactory, it has, in a measure, robbed the government of the honor of being truly representative. However, comfort is found in the expression recently made by the faculty, that, next year, those who are to govern will be elected by those to be governed. This will make a truly representative form of government. Very beneficial results have so far been attained by student government. The conduct of the attendants at chapel has been improved, and the teachers have been relieved of many vexatious worries. The results obtained have been satisfactory and the experiment has more than proved its worth. It is confident- ly expected that next year student government will be strongly supported by every student in the high school. Page forty sir JANE BARTON, ’23. Page forty-eight ALEXANDER HAMILTON DEBATING CLUB The Alexander Hamilton Debating Club which is composed of Senior boys rme into existence in the fall of 1920. It is the first club of its kind to be organized in the Homestead High School, and has been a great success from every standpoint. It is the aim of the club to become a permanent organization in the Homestead High School. The club was organized with twelve members, with Harry Mervis Presi- dent; Bernard Grinberg, Vice President; and George Cox, Secretary-Treasurer. The second semester, the enrollment increased to sixteen members, and the following officers served: George Irwin, President; Bernard Curran, ice President: and Morris Berger. Secretary-Treasurer. Practical questions of public interest at the present time have been debated at the bi-monthly meetings. This had given the members an insight to the af- fairs of the world, and has developed their assurance and self-control, thereby enabling them to speak before an audience without embarassment. The mem- bers will, in after years, be thankful for having had such a chance to develop whatever oratorical powers they may have possessed. All have endeavored to boost the club among the under classes, in order that they will uphold the high standards and achievements of the founders on being admitted into the club. One public debate was given in the auditorium. The question, “Resolved, That capital punishment should be abolished in the I nited States, was debated by Harry Mervis and Allan Widom on the affirmative, and by George Cox and George Irwin on the negative. The decision was given the negative. The club owes much to Miss Brand, its founder and critic-advisor. Her excellent criticisms and advice have made every one take a great interest in the c'rb, thus insuring its success as a permanent organization in the Homestead High School. MEMBERS Morris Berger George Cox Bernard Curran Pernard Grinberg George Irwin Vatlian Lefkowitz Inseph Macko H?rry Mervis Casper McMahon Allan Widom John Sullivan Samuel Seldis Pat Rooney Peter Petraitis Pat O’Hare' Morris Moxley Miss Willa Brand—Critic-Advisor Page forty-nine ■■ Page fifty THE CANTERBURY CLUB The Canterbury Club, beginning its career with fifteen charter members was founded by Miss Brand, in the fall of 1920. The club is growing in both interest and members. At present it has seventeen members. The Canterbury Club was organized by the girls of the senior class of 1921. The purpose of the club is to acquaint its members with the best short stories of literature, to accustom them to speak in public, and especially to develop them in the art of story-telling. The officers elected for the first semester were: President, Mildred Law- son: Vice President, Helena Goeddell; Secretary-Treasurer, Verne Livingston. Those for the second semester are: President. Margaret Splatt; Vice President. Jennie Skyrmes; Secretary-Treasurer, Goldy Swartz. The meetings are held on alternate Wednesday afternoons, at the ninth period in the senior English class room. The meetings have been held regu- larly at that time, with the exception of one meeting, when the club was en- tertained at the home of Helena Goeddell. Every one had a delightful time and enjoyed the informal meeting. The girls of the Canterbury Club entertained the entire high school and several friends one afternoon with a short play entitled, “Belles of Canterbury,” on which it was highly complimented. This was the first, but certainly not the last, public appearance of the Canterbury Club. It has been very active and interested in its work. May the Canterbury Club of future years hold the standard and follow the example set for them by the Canterbury Club of ’21. MEMBERS Roberta Davis Lois DeForce Margaret Elliott Ruth Freeborough Sara Gillard Helena Goeddell Hulda Hodde Nellie Hunter Mildred Lawson Critic-Advisor- Verne Livingston Mary McCallum Julia McKillop Elizabeth Miller Margaret Parry Marian Silveus (Withdrawn) Jennie Skyrmes Margaret Splatt Goldy Swartz -Miss Willa Brand VERNE LIVINGSTON, ’21. Page fifty-one THE BRASHEAR SCIENCE CLUB The members of the physics and chemistry classes, on December 15, 1920, with the appreciated assistance of Mr. John D. Anderson, organized the Bra- shear Science Club. At the present time there are sixty-four members in the club, with possi- bilities of this number increasing. The officers of the club are President, Pat Rooney; Vice President, Oliver Hoover; Secretary, Tydfil Jones; Treasurer, Peter Petraitis. At the semi-monthly meetings of the club, the members contribute articles and speeches about inventions and scientific discoveries. Recently the school installed a wireless telegraph for the benefit of the students. As a result, they have taken an active interest in the study of telegraphy, and many commenda- ble reports of information concerning this subject have been made to the club by wide-awake members. The club has already proved its worth. It has unquestionably been very profitable to the members in familiarizing them with the scientific world. They are also given the opportunity to develop their powers of public speaking. lust as the club has proved its worth, it has, at the same time, proved its right to live, and it is hoped that in future years it will prove to be as inter- esting and profitable as it has been during this, the first year of its existence. MEMBERS OF THE CLUB Marcella Akucewictz Bernard Grinberg Joseph Macko John Azmongya Hulda Hodde Mae Maddison Bessie Bulmer Edna Hoffman James Marshall George Cox Pat O’Hare Mable Maust Erwin Crane Stephen Onaitis Cora McMahon Bernard Curran Margaret Parry Casper McMahon Dorothy Davis Peter Petraitis Stanley Metcalfe Roberta Davis Russell Rogers Helen Mickulonic Gladden Dean Pat Rooney Elizabeth Miller Lois De Force Albert Schwartz Elvira Miller Fay Dixon Samuel Seldis Mary Neill Margaret Elliott Oliver Hoover Le Roy Nelson Horace Erbeck Robert Humphreys Bernard Newell Florence Evans Nellie Hunter Mae O’Brien John Fierer Seorge Irwin Rose Stankas Margaret Flaherty Tydfil Jones Goldie Swartz Ruth Freeborough Darwin Jones Elsie Thomson Loretta Geary Nathan Lefkowitz Forrest Weghorst John Geary Verne Livingston Allan Widom Sara Gillard Margaret MacBeth John Shannon Helena Goeddell Mary MacCallum Margaret Splatt Jennie Skyrmes Mr. John D. Anderson- —Critic- Advisor Page fifty-three TYDFIL JONES, ’22. Page fifty-four THE ORCHESTRA MUSIC Music has an important place in the curriculum of the Homestead High School. Under the able direction of Miss Beula Jamison, during the past two years, great advancement has been made. The general singing of the school has improved; the interest in music has increased, and active organizations have been formed. THE ORCHESTRA Under the able directorship of Miss Jameson, the Homestead High School orchestra has passed an unusually successful year. The orchestra has played at several occasions this year, which included the pageant, the senior play, the junior play, the anniversary of Clan McKenzie at the Masonic Temple, all of the class parties and commencement. With the class of twenty-one leaving the realms of our alma mater, the orchestra loses three violinists. Allan Widom, who has been in the orchestra for four years, and Peter Petraitis will graduate. Both are students in the Brosky School of Music. Helen Mickelonic, who plays second violin, and is a pupil of Prof. Pomayer, also graduates. The other members are as follows: Pianist, Ruth Dils, ’22; assistant pianists, Dorothy Hahn and Margaret Douds, ’22; First violin, Leonard Grin- berg, ’24; Harold Kingwell, ’24; Clarinets, Darwin Jones, ’22; Erwin Crane, ’22; Cornet. Millard Crane, ’25; second violin. Loretta Geary, ’22; Margaret Has- naner, ’24; Lees Mullen, ’23, Henry Miller, ’24; Cello, Harry Widom. Miss Jameson also directs a junior orchestra which will give the orchestra some valuable material in future years. H. H. S. QUARTETTES As in years gone by. Homestead High School has two quartettes, male and female. The boys’ quartette consists of Russel Jones, ’22, first tenor; Leroy Nelson, ’22, second tenor; Stanley Metcalf, ’211 2, baritone; and Peter Petraitis, ’21. bass. The male quartette made its first appearance in the pageant, when in the second episode a hymn was sung. Then on St. Patrick’s Day, in conjunction with the girls’ quartette, the student body was entertained during chapel period by several Irish selections. The girls’ quartette is a novelty in our high school. It consists of Misses Dorothy Davis, ’22, second soprano; Fay Dixon, ’21 ] 2, first contralto; Ruth Dils, ’22; first soprano; and Margaret Douds, ’22, second contralto. This quar- tette has given two successful performances in chapel, one in the Charles Schwab Industrial School, and one at the Scotch anniversary at the Masonic Temple. Both quartettes are doing good work and are a credit to the school. With what has already been accomplished, and with the present interest in music, the outlook for this department in the school is excellent. ALLAN WIDOM, ’21. Page fifty-five THE SCHWAB INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL ['lie Schwab Industrial School was presented to the borough of Homestead by Charles M. Schwab in 1903. Ibis school has made a reputation for itself throughout the state, and today, it ranks as one of the leading vocational schools in the country. 1 he school has a very efficient faculty. Each teacher is well prepared in his particular subject, and, if necessary, can teach two or three subjects. Most of the teachers have completed courses in vocational training. I wo-thirds of the teachers’ salary is paid by state appropriation, and from funds provided by the Smith-Hughes Rill. The community must pay the rest, and it must also pay the expenses of the school. The total number of students enrolled is about five hundred and fifty. Of this number sixty-five are “trade boys.” That is, sixty-five boys are making a special study of machine shop work or pattern-making. These boys also get some training in mechanical drawing. The Borough of Homestead has made it compulsory for every student en- tering the Homestead High School to spend one-half time during his freshmen year in the Schwab Industrial School. The girls have a class in cooking for nine weeks. Then they take sewing, home-planning, textiles, and laundry, re- spectively. for the same length of time. In this way the young women learn how to care for a house properly. The boys also have an advantage over young men of other cities. The Homestead boy has an opportunity to practice in different shops at the Schwab School. This helps him to choose a vocation later in life. Though the student who has completed a course is not a trades- man, he has some experience in shop work which will make him more accept- able to employers, and will enable him to learn a trade more quickly and better than one who has had no practice in the branch of work he expects to follow. The shops of the manual training school are rapidly growing. Recently an electric department and a foundry were added to the school. The boys of the carpenter shop built some apartments, consisting of a kitchen, dining room, bedroom, and a parlor, wherein the domestic science classes study home-planning. A large number of people attended the sessions, at night school and the people of Homestead are beginning to realize the value of this school. Larger numbers than ever before, attended the school. The school is ranked among the best of its kind by the United States Government, and this is as it should be, for the school is undoubtedly invaluable to the growing population of Home- stead. Furthermore, it is consistently increasing in its efficiency to train young men and women in commercial subjects, and, in the very near future Schwab Industrial School will be recognized as standing first in the rank of similar schools throughout the country. MERLE LAIRD, ’21. Page fifty-six THE RACE “1 am sorry, Fred,” said Mrs. Burton, “but you know I have never approved of your running since you broke your leg.” “I know, Mother,” answered her son, “but my leg is as good as it ever was.” “And, besides,” put in Fred’s roommate, John Brown, “the school relies on Fred to win this meet from Harvey College. Please let him run.” “No,” she answered. “I’m sorry, but I can’t let him run.” Brown started to leave the room to tell the coach that Fred could not run when Fred said, “Stop in the livery stable and send up a carriage will you, Jack? Mother and I are going for a drive.” A half an hour later Fred and his mother entered a carriage at the gate and started to drive over a road on which Fred had practiced running ever since he had entered Dale. As they rode along he tried to induce his mother to permit him to run. As they reached the top of a hill, Mrs. Burton’s hat blew off. Fred got out of the carriage to get the hat. He had to go back about twenty feet, and just as he reached for the hat he heard his mother scream. Looking up. he saw the horse galloping up the road. The horse had been frightened by a noise from the side of the road. At first Fred was dazed, but in a second he started to run after the dis- appearing horse. He decreased the distance between them about fifteen yards by taking a ‘short-cut’ through the woods. As he ran down the road he could hear his feet falling with regular promptness. He started to count his steps as Coach Parker had taught him. Even now he thought he could hear the coach telling him to breathe deeper. Suddenly, Fred thought, of the bridge. The bridge was being repaired! He must stop the horse. Mother’s life was in danger. The race was for- gotten. Thank Cod he could run. He spurted, and ran like the wind for about four minutes. He reached the horse’s head about fifty feet from the bridge. When he stopped the horse, they were only ten feet from the bridge. Fred and his mother rode home in silence. They stopped at the livery Page fifty-seven stable and returned the horse. As they started to walk back to Fred’s room they met Jack Brown. Brown started to take up the argument of Fred’s running. Mrs. Burton, he said, “if you ever saw Fred running you would let him enter this meet.” “I have seen him running,” said Fred’s mother, “and I have concluded to let him enter the race.” Jack saw the coach about two squares away. “Hey, Coach.” he cried, “Fred’s going to run.” MERLE LAIRD, ’21. --------------------- THE DAISY She was a little daisy rare; Around her head were petals fair; She beckoned to the sun each day, Brought joy to all along the way. I hope to be like you, dear friend, Share all my blessings till the end, Help others when their sun’s not shining, Show them clouds with silver lining. MARGARET PARRY, ’21. --------—------------ PRAISE TO AMERICA O sing, ye bards, of ancient times, The praise of kings and great regimes, Of vict-ries won by leaders bold. Of men who lost their lives for gold. But I will praise the Lord on high, Who made the sea, the earth, the sky: And this great country where we dwell, Where food is plenty, all is well. America, to thee I sing. To thee, our aid in suffering. To thee who gives us life and love. And glorious freedom blest above. So sing, ye bards of ancient days, Of love of heroes, brave and true, But I will sing the greater praise, With virtues never hid from view. MORRIS BERGER, ’21. Pane fifly-eiglit LONGING The night is falling dark and drear, My love, your voice, I long to hear; If you will only look on me, I shall contented ever be. My heart for years has held you dear; I close my eyes, and then I hear, Your voice; ah me, it is so sweet; None other, dear, can e’er compete. Oh, may that happy day draw nigh, When my sad heart will cease to sigh, And I’ll walk ever by your side, Where ’tis my longing to abide. MARGARET SPLATT, ’21. -------------------- CLASS OF ’21 Dear old Homestead High, to you We will ever be so true; And for you we’ll take our stand, Honor dear old Gold and Blue. We will ne’er forget the day When we started youth’s best fun; Now we pledge ourselves to you, We—the class of twenty-one. We will ne’er disgrace your name, And ne’er from you we’ll sever; But to us you’ll fondly look Class of twenty-one forever. VERNE LIVINGSTON, ’21. -------------------- A DREAM If all would be just good and true Instead of only just a few, Our life would be one happy dream, And folks would be just what they seem. But how or why or where or when This dream will come I’ll tell you then, When all the earth shall come to be A place of peace and harmony. JENNIE SKYRMES, '21. Page fifty-nine SPRING Rejoice, ye Nymphs, for spring is here And heav’n hath glory shed on earth! Rejoice and fill the air with cheer And songs of gladness full of mirth! Cheer up, my friend, for roses bloom. Thou shouldst not, grieve while robins sing. While bees are buzzing, do not gloom. Refrain from grief and think of spring! Let not thy heart be rent by care; But let thy soul be as the breeze; As blithe birds that fly in air, And free as fish in deep blue seas. Awake, my friend, thou canst not rest When nature calls and zephyrs breathe Arise and see the robin’s nest, Thou canst not sleep when oceans seethe. O friend, behold, the azure sky, Rejoice with me that spring is here, That winter’s o’er, that summer’s nigh, And God has giv’n another year. MORRIS BERGER, ’21. ----------• ---------- THE CAPTAIN’S DECISION Morristown High School had always had a winning track team. In the three years of their track team’s existence they had each time won the champ- ionship in the Stowe County track meet. The town, as well as the students, backed the team to its utmost. A new stadium had been built by the town, and as it was the largest track course in the county, Morristown was selected as the place for the next track meet. A feature of each year’s meet was the mile run. The winner each year was allowed to retain the Carnegie Silver Cup, until some other man was victor in this event. The man winning the cup three successive times, was to have permanent possession of the cup. Captain Sturgeon of Morristown was considered the fastest mile runner in the county. He had won first place in the mile event both years that he had participated in track sports. In his senior year his team mates had shown their appreciation of his work by electing him their captain. As he had already won the cup the two previous years, this was his last chance to gain permanent possession of this coveted prize. Page sixty Sturgeon was no doubt the best distance runner in Morristown High School, but his ability as a leader was questionable. He had previously had his own running to watch, and to think pply of winning first place in the mile run. Now he would have the leadership of all the track men. His duty would be to bring his team the championship of the county. Would a man capable of giving particular attention to his own running methods, be capable of improv- ing the men in all the events? The team had lost many of its men by graduation the year before, and the mile runners had lost many men in the same way. The duty of their captain had thus increased, and it was thought that he would be able to develop a strong team in this, his favorite event. The men had shown up well in practice, and the day of the county meet was drawing near. Many of the men would that day experience their first inter-school race. The day of the meet at last dawned. Long before the time for the start- ing of the events, the stands had become a riotous mass of cheering students. A maze of color flitted before the eye, and the new stadium had drawn a crowd far surpassing any ever before witnessing the county meet. The Morristowri students turned out in full force, fully expecting to see their team returned victors once more by a safe margin. But even in high school meets startling surprises are encountered. From the pistol shot, starting the runners in the first event, there were surprises galore. Not only had Morristown met equally strong teams, but the outcome itself was uncertain. It was soon seen that the last event would be necessary to decide the outcome of this singular meet. The mile run, the last event on the program would decide the winning track team Again the Mor- ristown students became enthusiastic, for had they not the best mile runner in the county1 But a careful summary of the points showed that the Mor- ristown team would have to win more than first place in the mile run in order to take first honors in the meet. The stands became breathlessly silent as Captain Sturgeon led his men to the starting line. Would he be able to place enough men among the first five runners to return his school, champions once more? The pistol shot of the starter broke the intense silence, and the men were off. The teams kept well together for the first half mile of the race, but all had reserved their wind for the sprint down the home stretch. Several of the teams quickened their pace, and began to draw away from the rest of the field. At the three- quarters mark Captain Sturgeon had his team in front of all the other con- tenders. It was easily seen that the swift pace was telling on the men. Several had already begun to falter, and a man from another school passed the quintet of Morristown runners. Still. Sturgeon remained with his men, urging them to their utmost. Another man passed the group of Morristown runners. This proved to be too great a strain on Sturgeon’s nerves. Quickening his pace, he Page sixty-one began an attempt to overtake the leaders, but by a quick backward glance he perceived his men already faltering. W ith a single moment of indecision he made up his mind. His choice lay between the Carnegie Silver Cup, and the championship of the county for his school; between individual glory, or the knowledge of having performed a captain’s duty. His decision was made. Fifty yards in front the finishing tape invited; the Carnegie Cup seemert to beckon; he felt that never before had he felt so sure of winning; his breathing was deep and regular. But another vision flashed before his eyes, a weakening team slowly losing ground, and the run- ner that had passed him slowly drawing away. Gradually he slackened his pace, and when his faltering team mates drew near, he once more encouraged them to an even stride. Long before the leading man was attempting his final spurt, close behind came the other teams well bunched. With a final lingering look, he once more encouraged his men, the men who had elected him their captain. And thus they finished, the Carnegie Cup lost, forever, but the champ- ionship once more safely won by Morristown. A captain’s duty had tri- umphed over individual glory. GEORGE L. B. COX, ’21. The Staff wishes to thank Miss Willa Brand and Mr. John D. Anderson for the kind assistance they have given to make this Year Book a success. Page sixty-two Page sixty-four FOOTBALL Starting the season by holding the strong Turtle Creek team to a 7-7 tie, the H. H. S. football team seemed to be out for a good season. But after the season was started, several difficulties arose, which could not be overcome. Nevertheless, the team made a better record than the year before. The strong Monongahela City team was held to a 0-0 tie. Munhall, much stronger than usual, was also held to a 0-0 tie. At Oakmont the much heavier Oakmont team was defeated by a score of 12-0. The real strength of the team was centered in the line. Only two of these linemen graduated this year, leaving practically a veteran line for next year. The following players, members of the class of ’21, will receive letters in football: “Pat” Rooney, center and captain of the 1919 and 1920 teams. Pat was a bulwark of strength at center, and very little ground was ever gained through him. Pat’s absence will be seriously felt next year, and it will be a long time before another center of his strength will be developed. John Sullivan, left tackle. After a try at left tackle, the opponents usually let that place go, deeming it impossible to gain through it with “Sully” sta- tioned there. When “Juice” demanded a hole, “Sully” made it! George (“Juice”) Irwin, quarterback. “Juice’s” little 125 pounds seemed like a ton when he hit the line. Braddock did not know what happened when “Juice” came tearing through. By this lad’s spirit and ability to guide his squad, the team was often saved from humiliating defeat. Bernard (“Colonel”) Curran, left end. Opponents and enemies all re- marked on the pluckiness of the little left end, and found it best to keep away from the left terminal of the line. Though he was one of the smallest men on the team, he was as big as the biggest when it came to sheer pluck and sportsmanship. “Pete” Petraitis, left guard. “Pete” had the opponents trembling when their erstwhile sure gainers were thrown for a loss as they attempted to go through left guard. THE FOOTBAL RECORD Homestead 7 7 Homestead 0 Wilkinsburg 35 Homestead 0 Home Swissvale 28 Homestead 12 Oakmont 0 6 .. Home McKees Rocks 21 Homestead 0 Mon. City 0 Homestead 0 Duquesne 27 Homestead 0 Braddock 33 Homestead 0 McKeesport 13 Homestead 0 Abroad Munhall 0 Page sixty-five BASKETBALL For the first time in a number of years, the H. H. S. basketball team did not make a great record. To begin with, a few players were under the faculty s ban. When about half the schedule had been played, three regulars were dropped from the squad. Then, practically the hardest schedule that a Gold and Blue quintet ever played was arranged. Nevertheless, the players who were left on the squad worked persistently, and, as a result, towards the close of the season an excellent combination was formed, winning three of the last five games played. THE TEAM: Captain John Sullivan, guard. When the game was hardest and closest, “Sully” would come along and cage one from the center of the floor, and put his teammates in the lead. T he opposing forwards always steered clear of “Sully ” This is “Sully’s” last year. Oliver “Windy” Hoover, forward. One of the smallest men on the team, “Windy” always had the opposing guards worried. “ indy also was a foul- shooter that will be greatly missed next year. William “Paddles” Parry, forward. By hard work and perseverance, “Paddles” worked himself up from the second team. Since “Paddles has two more years to play, he is expected to shine in the future. Joe Campbell, center. Joe was the leading scorer from the field, and al- ways kept the opposing guards busy. Joe has two years still to play. Charles “Mac” McLean, guard. When the opposing forwards ran up against “Mac”, they got no further, as “Mac” got the strangle hold on them. “Mac” has three more years to play. Harold “Rusty” Coles, sub-guard. “Rusty” was a valuable guard, playing hard all the time and never tiring. He has two more years to play. Paul “Pudge” O’Neil, sub-center. When Joe was missing from the lineup, “Pudge” was called upon, and always filled the role very creditably, Barney “Bunny” Polinski, sub-forward. “Bunny” was the life of the squad. He also starred on the floor. He has one more year to star. Cornelius “Neanie” Campbell, sub-forward. “Neanie” might have been a regular, but for his size. He was the smallest man on the squad, but none surpassed him in pluck. Homestead Homestead Homestead Homestead Homestead Homestead Homestead BASKETBALL RECORD 8 Abroad South 11 30 Home Alumni 47 23 Home ....Pittsburgh Academy 29 17 Home Butler 23 20 Abroad Avalon 44 22 Home Munhall 34 30 Abroad Johnstown 31 Page sixty-sez’en Homestead 19 Wilkinsburg 33 Homestead 19 51 Homestead 28 Abroad 24 Homestead 17 Oakmont 20 Homestead 28 Abroad Butler 34 Homestead 26 Home 22 Homestead 26 Abroad Munhall 31 Homestead 26 Home 28 Homestead 26 36 Homestead 18 29 Homestead 21 38 Homestead 41 37 Homestead 40 20 Homestead 24 Abroad 57 Homestead 18 60 Homestead 45 31 ------4—--- GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Due to the untiring efforts and faithful coaching of Miss Haupt, the girls’ basketball team has ended one of the most successful seasons in the Homestead High School. the girls played always in a sportsman-like manner, victory with fairness being their goal. It is regretted that they were not in the W. P. I. A. L., as it is felt that almost without a doubt, they would have been the champions for the season. Shortly after Miss Haupt became coach, she decided that the team needed a captain, and consequently Bessie Bulmer was elected captain. The strength of the team was the result of the efficiency of each player in her own position, as here indicated. Bessie Bulmer—Captain and Guard. “Bess” qualified for the varsity when she was a sophomore and has been playing on the team ever since. As a guard, Bess certainly has made her mark. She has also been a very capable captain. Marcella Akucewicz—Guard. Marcella has also shown her ability as a guard. Although she was an ex- cellent side center, the first part of the season, her ability as a guard, the position she played the latter part of the season, far exceeded her work as a side center. Our opponents made very few field goals when Marcella was on hand. We hope Marcella will play next year. Anna Vebelunas—Forward. “Vebby” was the best of all forwards. A player does not usually cage Page sixty-eight Page sixty-nine twenty-three field goals in one game, but “Vebby” did. We extend our sym- pathy to those who guard “Vebby.” Verne Livingston—Forward. The faithfulness of Verne often helped the team to win. She always enter- ed the game with a fighting spirit and fought to win. Florence Evans—Center. “Flo’s” winning smile won for her many friends. Regardless of the score, “Flo” was always seen with a smile. “Flo” usually made it her goal to get the tip off. We feel sure that next year’s team will have a strong center. Mabel Maust—Side Center. “Mab” displayed her ability as side center through her pass work. Her main effort was to keep the ball at Homestead’s end of the floor. However, her efforts were not in vain, because she succeeded very well in so doing. Loretta Treloar—Forward. Loretta played hard and always played to win. Her goal was victory. She was the team’s best foul shooter. Next season Loretta will be our best forward. Elsie Thompson—Side Center. Elsie starred as a side center. She kept the ball rolling toward Home- stead’s basket. She also played well in the position of guard. We hope Elsie will help make H. H. S. champions next season. Alice Stewart—Side Center. Alice’s guarding ability won her fame as a side center. We feel sure that Alice will fill the position of either guard or side center on the varsity. This season of basketball has certainly been a credit to the school. Next season should also be successful. We hope the girls will gain admission to the W.dVI. A. L. and will fight hard to bring the Gold and Blue out as champions. The class of ’21 wish Miss Haupt many more successful seasons as basketball coach. The year’s schedule was as follows:: Homestead High School Opponents Homestead .. 22 Union 49 Homestead ... 19 Duquesne Homestead ... 19 Fifth Avenue Homestead ... 60 McKees Rocks 12 Homestead ... 24 Oakmont Homestead ... 16 Duquesne Homestead ... 38 McKeesport Homestead ... 22 Oakmont Homgstead ... 24 Stowe Township 6 1 lojnestead .. 33 McKeesport Total ..287 Opponents Total 200 MARGARET PARRY, 21 Page seventy Patronize Our Advertisers They Patronized Us Business Manager THE FIRST SCHOOL BUILDING in use in Homestead is still standing on the west side of Amity Street, between Fifth Avenue and the Lake Erie Railroad. It now belongs to Adolph Doerr and is occupied by a tenant. Compliments of M. P. SCHOOLEY We Specialize in Class and School Jewelry of All Kinds. Send Your Committee to Us for Designs and Estimates “Gifts That Last” Ijepmt Urntlfpra (En. PENN AVENUE and EIGHTH STREET PITTSBURGH, PA. Page seventy-one ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS The season of 1920-21 has been a very successful one in Homestead High School. Although no champion teams were developed, the season must be considered a successful one. In the first place, there came student management, a big boon in athletics. Never before have the students backed up their teams as they have done in 1920-21. Even if the team was in a slump, the students backed it up, not only in the home games, but also in the games abroad. This is the spirit that wins! If the students keep backing their teams in this manner, in future years, the teams will simply have to make great records. In the second place, more branches of sport have been introduced into the high school. Football and basketball were the only sports represented in the H. H. S. previous to 1921. This year soccer, swimming, and field and track teams have been successfully developed. Prospects for the future are so bright that some space must be devoted to it in this book. In football, practically a veteran line will be left. The same is true of the back-field as Irwin is the only back-field man graduating. Berger, Fierer, and Polinsky will be still with us. The prospects in football for the coming year are exceedingly bright, and with the full support of the student body a very successful season in football is expected next year. The prospects in basketball are indeed bright. Although Captain Sullivan and Hoover will be missing, yet there are a sufficient number of capable sub- stitutes; who should form the backbone of one of the strongest teams in the history of the school. The seasons of 1922 and 1923 should go down in the history of the Homestead High School among the best. Very little can be said of the future of the soccer, swimming, and track teams as this is their initial year. However, they cannot fail, if they are given the support that our football and basketball teams have had during the past year. Through this book, as we bid you goodbye, we wish to appeal to the students, to our fellow-workers, to give to the teams,—the people who represent you—your unselfish and overwhelming support, first, last, and always. In behalf of the staff, I wish to thank the following students for writing excellent articles for this book, which could not be published on account of lack of space: Anthony Gentile, Rachael Taylor, Mary Kinnery, and Edith Marshall. —The Editor. Page seventy-two Page scventy-llirce GEMS Funny things sometimes happen, for instance, when Mox goes up the hall, Peg, walks down. The long and short of it. Metcalf and Dot Davis. “Hand in Hand We Do Together” by Mr. and Mrs. Anderson. Damon and Pythias never had anything on Roberta and Sara. Some fellows would go to the end for a girl. Sully goes to the end of the car line. The gang we left behind us: the mid-year class. 1 he last thing a man can do is to go after a gas leakage with a lighted candle. “A Horse’s Tale” has been taken from the teacher’s desk. Stude—(in typewriting)—How do you like my touch? Miss R.? It’s a good old world, only everybody doesn’t know it. All the seniors have been “dying” in chemistry—mostly handkerchiefs. Pat—If I owed Mr. Diehl twenty-five cents and gave him “Juice” Irwin in return, would I be paying the debt? Sully—Sure, isn’t he getting his quarter-back ? Miss Case—Now, I want you to write an allegory like Bunyan’s. Forrest (sleepily as usual)—Wait till I go to sleep and dream one. Irish—Let’s go down to McManus’ and loaf. Curran—You can’t loaf; Mr. McManus does the loafing. Hoover—He can’t loaf, he kneads the dough. Jim—Have you change for a quarter? Jam—Yes. Jim—(iood. Would you mind lending me a quarter? Bump Reader—Your son has a prominent mathematical bump. Son—Yes, that’s where Dad hit me for being at the foot of the arithmetic class. Page seventy-four RENO HALL The School “NEAR HOME”—in its splendid quarters in the HIGHLAND BUILDING, EAST END—offers ideal Shorthand and Business Training Courses—excellence of instruction—unsurpassed equipment—safe, healthful, attractive environments—and every guar- antee of speedy, progressive, permanent success. Come! The gain will be YOURS! “Hiland 5973” CARRYING ON The more you think about the future, and about Opportunity and about Success, the more enthusiastic you become about being a money saver. ! It would be as sensible to say that two and two make five as to say that one can go right on spending money heedlessly and expect Op- portunity to halt before him. It doesn’t require higher mathematics to figure out where your present course is leading you. If you have mastered the art of saving, you can forecast with reasonable accuracy how much of a factor you will be in the great days of opportunity which are drawing near. MONONGAHELA TRUST COMPANY HOMESTEAD, PA. “Security First Mon Trust” ppmtsglittmitt CnUeg? for Unttmt WOODLAND ROAD PITTSBURGH A College of Liberal Arts Certificate Courses in Music, Social Service and Spoken English Catalogue and information furnished upon request. JOHN CAREY ACHESON, LL.D., President Page seventy-five Buzz—What do you know about music? Fuzz—I know some. Buzz—Name five musical instruments. Fuzz—Two violins and three pianos. Mr. Craig—What are you doing, George? George—Im helping Coles. Mr. Craig—What are you doing, Coles? James C.—Nothing. Father,'’ said little Frank, turning the pages of the History. “How did the cliff-dwellers keep warm in winter?” “1 guess they used the mountain ranges, son.” What is that big thing over there. asked a young lady at a locomotive plant. “That’s a locomotive boiler,” he replied. “What did they boil the locomotive for?” she wanted to know. “To make the locomotive tender,” and he never smiled. “Don’t yo’ know I tol’ you not to go swimmin’ wid no white trash chillun?” asked Sambo Jonsing. “But he wan’t white before he went in,” replied the offspring. “Say, Dad, what keeps us from falling off the earth when we are upside down ?” “Why, the law of gravity.” “Well, what kept the folks there before the law was passed?” I he latest in Absent Minded ProfessorsOne meets his son and in- quires as to how his father is. Another, while out walking, remembers that he forgot his watch then pulls out his watch to see if he has time to go back home and get it. First—Did you contribute to the Atlantic Monthly? Second—No. Daily; when I went to England. Miss F’s botany class was discussing grafting of trees. Meanwhile A. W and B. G. were writing year book receipts. Miss F.—Boys, are you doing anything pertaining to grafting? Boys—Yes ma’am. No. Lucretta, feeding the cows water, then milking them isn’t watered stock. Page seventy-six DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTS, FINANCE AND COMMERCE is one of the largest schools of Business Administration in the United States. During a period of eight years its attendance has increased from ten students to about twelve hundred. The office and class rooms are conveniently located down-town in the heart of the business and financial district. Courses are designed and classes conducted by leading accountants, attorneys, bankers, and business men of Pittsburgh. These courses are practical rather than theoretical. Students may attend summer evening sessions while other schools are closed, and thus obtain their ambitions in a much shorter time. An employment department is maintained which students may use free of charge. This department has during the past increased the in- come of students by many thousands of dollars. Day school sessions from 9:00 till 12:00; evening s ssions from 5:40 till 7:40, and 7:40 till 9:40. Many day students secure employment dur- ing the afternoons and on Saturdays. Thus they defray incidental expenses and acquire valuable business experience. Evening classes do not interfere with employment duties. Catalog on request Vandergrift Building Phone Court 3394 323 Fourth Ave. W. H. WALKER, LL.D, Dean H. L� DARNER, B.S. in E., Vice Dean THE WAY YOU LOOK The world judges you by the way you look. The man for the emergency must look the part. Don’t discount your face value—make the most of it by wearing SUMMERSGILL’S Compliments of GLASSES McMANUS BAKERY The Glasses which express refinement of character and style in every line with the distinctiveness that comes from finest material, neat but durable mountings and skillful workmanship. 812 Amity St., Homestead, Pa. SUMMERSGILL OPTOMETRIST 306 EIGHTH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PA. Page seventy-seven Teacher—How's the class hook coming? Manager—Through the mail, I guess. Miss B.—Give me a sentence containing persecute. .Student—Isn’t Percey cute? Teacher—What meter did you use for your poem? Student—The gas meter. CHEMICAL ANALYSIS History is a compound made up of elements of the past; soluble in brain matter. Latin is literary compound made up of elements of hard work. It is in- soluable in barin matter and combustible at cussing point. I Miss B.—What do you think of that poem? Student—It’s all right only its feet aren’t mates. MY FORD The Ford is my car I shall not want another. It maketh me lie down in wet places, It soileth my soul It leadeth me into deep waters Tt leadeth me into paths of ridicule For its name’s sake. It prepareth a break down for me In the presence of my enemies. Yea. though I run through the valleys I am towed up the hill. I fear great evil when it is with me. It rods and its engine discomfort me. It anointeth my face with oil. Its tank runneth over. Surely to goodness if this thing Follow me all the days of my life, I shall dwell in the house of the insane forever. —ANON P. R.—That scar on your head must be very annoying. M. M.—Oh, no; it’s next to nothing. English Teacher—Make a sentence with the word “ransom.” , Joe—The boy saw the police, then ran some. Page seventy-eight FIRST NATIONAL BANK The Oldest Bank in Homestead HOMESTEAD, PA. Transacts a Geneial Banking Business ANI Solicits Your Account Special Secretarial and Business Courses Visit our school—Investigate our course of study—Our standard and quality of service—The many advantages en- joyed by cur students in the study of Gregg Shorthand. IRON CITY COLLEGE FIFTH AVENUE and GRANT STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA. Page seventy-nine LOVE’S SWEET WAY Jen little school girls walking down the line. Tyd met Irwin, then there were nine. Nine little school girls looking for a date; Fay met Rooney, then there were eight. Eight little school girls wishing for heaven; Peg met Moxley, then there were seven. Seven little school girls all in a fix; Marcella met Sully and then there were six. Six little school girls wishing for a drive; Langham came along then there were five. Five little school girls standing at the door; Bessie went to Paules’ then there were four. Four little school girls seeming care-free; Olive met Neen then there were three. Three little girls; what shall they do? Along came Schmitty and then there were two. Two little school girls looking for fun; Flo met Stanley and then there was one. One little school girl standing all alone; Betty met Weghorst, then there were none. PAT O’HARE, ’22. FAMOUS SAYINGS BY FAMOUS PEOPLE They just take their dishes and dolls and go home—Miss Ankrom. There is a boss at home.—Mr. Marshall. Watch the baton.—Miss Jamison. Who’ll put this figure on the board?—Miss Haupt. Keep your eyes off the keys.—Miss Ramsey. It’s perfectly logical.—Mr. Anderson. But, on the whole.—Miss Felkel. Joe Macko says he can run, but his feet get tired. Rejected—Do you refuse my presence at your wedding? Betrothed—It depends on how you spell it. Professor—There were only three students who passed in this test. J. S.—Who were the other two? Mr. C.—What are you doing, Morris? Morris—I’m dying (dyeing). Page eighty All Photographs in This Annual by The Fisher Studio Estblished 1892 330 EAST EIGHTH AVE., HOMESTEAD, PA. PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES STUDIO PORTRAITS PORTRAITS AT YOUR HOME GROUPS P. and A. PANORAMIC GROUPS WEDDINGS Phone 575-W FLASHLIGHT GROUPS COPYING OLD PHOTOS COMMERCIAL WORK ENLARGING AND FRAMING HARRY’S BOOT SHOP STETSON SHOES FOR MEN AND WOMEN For Service and Quality 217 EIGHTH AVENUE Thousands of People Know that it Pays to be Business Trained at DUFF’S COLLEGE PENN AND ST AN WIN SALESMANSHIP SPECIAL ORGANIZATION COURSES MANAGEMENT SECRETARIAL OPEN ALL SUMMER Page eiglity-one Page cighty-tivo CLASS HOROSCOPE It is called Appearance Ambition Chief Virtue Ought to be Morris Berger Important To keep still M ost noise An auctioneer Marian Booser Don’t Care To lx? a politician Silence A grandma Bessie Buhner Flirtatious An auto saleswoman Bobbed hair Inconspicuous Michael Chasser Depressed I o get more sleep Without any More active James Cole Indifferent Perfect recitation Cornet Sousa No. 2 George Cox You’d he surprised No night work A’s and B’s Einstein Bernard Curran Religious To run His portrait A missionary Roberta Davis Sympathic To keep away from Sarth Looking innocent Moved to the South Pole Lois DeForce Smiling To be an editor Crackers A nurse Margaret Elliott Small More pep Her good sense Your friend Ruth Freeborough Innocent Not noticeable Typewriting Conspicuous Sarah Gillard Same as Roberta Io keep away from Roberta Talking Moved to the North Pole Bernard Grinberg Business Advertising manager Deliberation An insurance agent Ray Guy Uncomfortable A farmer a | No girls Manager of chorus show Helena Goedel Can never tell 1 o be a lawyer Arguing Tongue-tied Hulda Hodde Impish A comedian Her tact Sent home Edna Hoffman Pale To be reserved Her frankness A secretary Olive Hoover Foolish More girls Black hair A circus owner Anna Hairston Jolly A nurse Writing Poetrv Better George Irwin Oratorical I o use shorter words His vocabulary (lagged Mildred Lawson Vi vicious 1 o own a home At i Her physiognomy CD CD Married Ntthan Lefkowitz Pesty A book agent His foolishness In a straight Jacket Verne Livingston Can’t tell A Munhall school tetcher Curly hair A wife Joseph Macko Busy Sporting editor Miss Ankrom knows A reporter Mary McCallum Ease I o be married I ler sympathy A octor Casper McMahon I landsome To be a husband His stroke A physical director Harry Mervis Jazzy A modiste His wavy hair A movie actor Julia McKillop Blue A doctor Her reserve I lappy Morris Moxley Humorous 1 o be an actor His girl I YJ A butler Helen Mickulonic M idget Gas Expert Her Virgil In a jazz orchestra Elizabeth Miller Gypsy Do you have any. Elizabeth? Her studies Enthusiastic Merle Laird Gone but not forgotten To be a foreman His carriage A tramp Mel lie Hunter Doll Baby To have a fellow Her feet A chorus girl Margaret Parry Aristocratic 1 o have power Her diplomacy A statesman Mary Petkanzes Stately 1 o teach Virgil Her blonde hair An envoy Peter Petraitis Aggressive A college Graduate His team A lawyer Pat Rooney , Cupid struck , p « • • More action His good-fellowship Pres, of the League of Nations Jennie Skyrmes Slight 1 o get through school 1 ler personality Gay Margaret Splatt Soulful I o be a prima donna Her beauty I .oved John Sullivan Reserved President of Irish Republic His Irish A riot leader Goldie Schwartz Almost A lecturer Her size A jx)litician Allan Widom Artistic An engineer His violin An orator Samuel Seldis Learned Io be a statesman I information thirst Silent COMPLIMENTS OF HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY CROSSETT SHOE Makes Life’s Walk Easy Trau’s Bon Ton Store Compliments of Chas. A. 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I. lincoff RELIABLE JEWELER 345 Eighth Avenue i Indian Motorcycles and Flexible Side Cars L ALBIEZ 610 ANN ST., HOMESTEAD, PA Bell Phone 7448 P. A. I’hone 781-J LIBERTY GARAGE Chandler, Cleveland and Oakland Motor Cars 405-407 AMITY STREET, A. J. Kubancek HOMESTEAD, PA. Compliments of J. A. Williams and Co. PITTSBURGH, PA. Munhall Motor Supply AUTOMOBILE EQUIPMENT GAS AND OILS TIRES AND TUBES 404 E. 8th Ave., Munhall Renting Outfitters Men’s Evening Dress Accessories de Luxe Head to Foot ■ WHITTINGTON 1 DRESS SUIT CO. J Jenkins Arcade Building Pittsburgh, Pa. • HYMAN KOSS CONFECTIONER 407 Eighth Ave., Homestead, Pa. Page ciglity-five FELIX BARR — :TAILOR:— McCLURE STREET, HOMESTEAD, PA. Shoes For The Family Store of Popular Prices EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD, PA. Phone P. A. 534-J ; Compliments of W. G. EWING OILS OF ALL KINDS 2 1 W. EIGHTH AVENUE P. A. Phone 23-W Bell Phone 9414 Compliments of McDermotts pharmacy PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY Page eighty-six UNION REALTY COMPANY 806 AMITY STREET, HOMESTEAD, PA. Compliments of FRIELANDER BROS. 241 E. EIGHTH AVENUE FRESH AND SMOKED MEATS BUTTER AND EGGS COMPLIMENTS OF FEDERAL-BUSTER CORPORATION HOMESTEAD, PA. COMPLIMENTS OF J. D. McCONEGLY Page eighty-seven Compliments of GR1EB SISTERS GROCERIES Page eighty-eight COMPLIMENTS OF KERR INGRAM SEVENTH AND WEST STREETS, HOMESTEAD, PA. __FORD— The Universal Car DAVID N. ORR P. A. 77 BELL 130-9468 COMPLIMENTS OF— JOHN W. BAINBRIDGE INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE AMITY STREET HOMESTEAD, PA. DIEGES CLUST Jewelers, Silversmiths, Medaleurs 703 Oliver Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. CLASS PINS CLASS RINGS ATHLETIC MEDALS Page eighty-nine P. and A. Phone Homestead 177 RIES BROTHERS Successors to O. P. Lawson PLUMBING AND HEATING 222 E. Eighth Avenue, Homestead, Pa. Established 1901 P. A. Phone 747-W MARK FISCHEL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER Authorized Agent for the COLUMBIA AND VICTOR PHONOGRAPHS AND RECORDS EIGHTH AVE. and DICKSON ST. HOMESTEAD, PA. Bell Phone 248 Homestead Bell Phone 908-Hazel P. A. Phone 269 Homestead Pittsburgh CURTAINLESS SHOWER WICKES COMPANY REGISTERED PLUMBERS Vacuum, Steam and Hot Water Heating 608 ANN STREET 661 HAZELWOOD AVE HOMESTEAD PITTSBURGH NUSS BROS. HUDSON SUPER SIX, ESSEX AND GARDNER MOTOR CARS COMMERCE TRUCKS Harley-Davidson and Reading Standard Motorcycles 225 W. Eighth Avenue, W. Homestead, Pa. Page ninety WELLMAN THOMAS Monuments 811-813 AMITY STREET, HOMESTEAD, PA. COMPLIMENTS OF WOHLFARTH BROS. —QUALITY SHOP- 117 Eighth Avenue BUGINE LIQUID THE ONE DISINFECTANT THAT WILL DO ALL IS CLAIMED FOR IT AND MORE ROWES PHARMACY 1417 Mifflin Street, Homestead, Pa. CONTRIBUTORS ROLL PEOPLES STORE A FRIEND A FRIEND Page ninety-one P. A. Telephone 466 Bell Telephone 721 Homestead Builders Supply Co. Coal, Lime, Sand Gravel Cement, Sewer Pipe MOVING and GENERAL HAULING TRUCKS AND TEAMS FOR HIRE AT SIXTH AND McCLURE STREETS WILLIAM G. JOHNSTON COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF School Supplies Unequaled facilities for special hooks and rulings. Improved Writing Books, Tablets, Ruled Paper, Pencils, Pens, etc. HIGH GRADE SUPPLIES AT REASONABLE PRICES Sales Office—429 Wood Street Manufacturing Plant and General Office—1130-1142 Ridge Ave., North Side, PITTSBURGH, PA. Page ninety-two Supply Your Musical Wants at J. M. HOFFMANN CO. 537 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. Everything Musical SOHMER, BEHNING, GABLEX and GULBRANSEN PIANOS and PLAYER PIANOS BRUNSWICK Established 1870 McCrady Brothers Co. LUMBER-MILL WORK Builder’s Supplies YARDS AT HOMESTEAD—BRADDOCK—WILKINSBURG Page ninety-three Honus Wagner Sporting Goods Co. All Kinds of Base Ball Goods !■ or High School Teams 438 WOOD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA. Groceries, Confectioneries and Fruit J. Svetkis 1114 ANN STREET Page ninety-four COMPLIMENTS OF HOMESTEAD ICE CO. Both Phones No. 1 HOMESTEAD REALTY CO Real Estate.... Fire Insurance 143 EAST EIGHTH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PA. Page ninety-five Barker System Bakeries BARKER OF □ WHITE Q RAISIN S GRAHAM q 1007« PURE 1007« GOOD THE VISIBLE SHOP 808 AMITY STREET HOMESTEAD Callous and Corn Remover If It Does Not Do What We Claim It Will, We Return Your Money ROWES PHARMACY 1417 Mifflin Street, Homestead, Pa. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Page ninety-six D. H. AMMERMAN BOTH PHONES H. J. HAWS AMMERMAN HAWS DYERS AND CLEANERS Works—232-234 SECOND AVENUE Office—810 AMITY STREET A. C. MILLER LEADING FLORIST Fresh Flowers for All Occasions LOOSE GARDEN SEEDS A SPECIALTY 218 EIGHTH AVENUE Compliments of F. W. BERKELEY JEWELER and OPTOMETRIST This Class Book printed by Phone Hiland 1106 Page ninety-seven A. LEFKOWITZ GROCERIES ANI) POULTRY 519-21 DIXON STREET . HOMESTEAD, PA. SCHOOL FURNITURE AUDITORIUM CHAIRS CHURCH FURNITURE AMERICAN SEATING CO. 402 BESSEMER BUILDING, PITTSBURGH, PA. F. B. CARVER F. H. MORTON Representatives Phone Smithfield 1906 ALL DAILY AND SUNDAY PAPERS LATEST MAGAZINES JOHN’S NEWS STORE 405 W. EIGHTH AVENUE, W. HOMESTEAD Phone P. A. 2cS6-J CANDIES, TOBACCO AND ICE CREAM Phone P. A. 7 Cars Washed and Polished NATIONAL GARAGE SIXTH AND ANN STREETS Agency for TEMPLAR MOTOR CARS FULL LINE OF ACCESSORIES Page ninety-eight Bell 110-R Anthony E. Katilius 505 E. EIGHTH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PA. Our Specialty Manufacturers of Phonographs Violins Wholesale Retail Trade Supplied ISSMB BSSaSSBiSIS DEALER IN Jewelry and Musical Merchandise -ALSO— Emerson Records Page ninety-nine How Would You Like to Own Your Own Home? Our Building Plan Makes it Possible Let Us Explain It To You Better Than a Bank Better Than a Building and Loan HOMESTEAD PARK LAND CO. Capital $150,000.00 805 AMITY STREET, HOMESTEAD, PA. REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE P. A. 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