Homestead High School - Homesteader Yearbook (Homestead, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1927 volume:

I mm WB Sm sm. 0ljt doli anii liliu' HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA PUBLISHED BY The Class of Nineteen Twenty-seven. [3] [4] STAFF OF The Gold and Blue Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Senior Editor .... George Weprich Gladys McMunn Dorothy Lewellyn Carl Brickner Marie Horey Oliver French Joseph Visockis Norman Mervis Joseph Lewis Ralph Grinberg Loyola Rhey Art Editors Literary Editors Athletic Editors Joke and Photo Editors Helen Chamberlain Special Feature Editors Subscription Managers Paul Burke Advertising Managers Typists ..Harold Powell Harry Shields Dorothy Hardman Robert Weghorst Hilda Giles Jerome Schwartz Howard Nuss Eleanor Halnan Emma Bryce Lee Thomas Edgar Mehaffey Elsie Arthurs Francis Lawley Anne Flaherty Mi [5] Alma Mater n CT EAR old Homestead, mighty Homestead, L Let us sing this song to you; With our heads up, gazing onward. To those colors. Gold and Blue. Carry on to higher glories. On, for those who are to see Let it he known far, this story Of your wondrous lasting deeds. Oh, your worth can not be measured. By these concrete things in life. There is something deeply treasured That will stand through any strife. Come the years and we'll be wishing That we were back in your fold. But the thing that won' t be missing Is your memory, good as Gold. Step by step just struggle upward. To your rightful place in years; Make your graduates be leaders. Help them on with mighty cheers. Four short years we ivalk together, With one purpose and one aim. Soon we're gone ivith school days over, Yet still for Homestead, just the same. [6] CREED OF Homestead High School T BELIEVE in the Elomestead High School as the greatest medium for the development of the youth of this great industrial center, regardless of race, creed, or condition. I have faith in it as a free institution established upon the sterling principles of honor, equality, and service—the rock upon which rests the hopes of posterity. I believe my school to be the power that maintains the moral and spiritual fibre of our youth, that upholds our national ideals, that fosters civic responsibility, and exists as a mighty agency in bringing together those factors that mean better human beings. I, therefore, believe it my duty to support its principles, maintain its standards, and uphold its good name. Vs :i 5 A 6 P 53 3 S3 p P 3 3 §§ V; 3 3 53 3 53 53. S3 B 3 [7] Mmmmmmm [8] Mr. Ecklbs Superintendent of Homestead Schools Mr. Gould, Principal Homestead High School [9] FACULTY SENIORS UNDER-CLASSMEN ACTIVITIES SPORTS HUMOR ADVERTISEMENTS AUTOGRAPHS mm Our Councilors •� Margaret Albert Dorothy Ayers - Charlotte Ball Fred Barclay Eva Barnhardt Helen Boyd....... George Brumfield William Campbell Lucy Ch mberlain. Rue Alice Cope Sara E. Covert Genevieve Cully Lester E. Fix.... Claire Frysinger Stanley M. Gray Kenneth Harkins Stephen Hoelzle Edith Honess James Kemerer Clara Lefkowitz.......................... History Lucy Lockard Girls Physical Director Christine Louther.................... Commercial Margaret McGuire............................. Latin Virginia McWhinney......................... .English Helen Mish............................... . English Mary P. Muir.................................Algebra Mae O’Brien................................Librarian Ethel R. Penman................. Activities Director Mary Rankin................................ History Myra C. Simpson................................Latin Kenneth Smith.... History Donald Thomas Business Training Grace Welsh..............................Mathematics Edith Wilds..............................Mathematics . English ......Commercial ................English Mathematics .............Commercial ...........History ...............Science Boy's Physical Director ...............French ..History ......Latin .......History .............Chemistry ..............Botany ...Music ...........Science ...............Science English Physics [13] 1927’s Adieu CLASSMATES, we together stand On a mystic border land Of a future, whose bright skies Stretch away to Paradise. Unknown dangers strew the way. Over tchich our feet must stray; But we trust a light divine. O'er our paths may ever shine. Teachers ever kind and true. But we have to bid adieu; We will love them as before. Think of them who made us score. Life is but a fleeting day, We have had our hours of play; To the tasks we find to do. By earnest effort may we prove true! Many were the lessons learned. E'er the final page was turned; Many lessons lie before In the paths we must explore. Though in sadness, yet delight We must leave our school but right, Parting ivays before us lie, Classmates, we must say, Goodbye. Dorothy Hardman, ’27 [14] 'i((ii wif [15] Tmi- ■.W ’.--T' .- January Class Officers THOMAS JENKINS— Tommy’ Class President ’26J Football '24- 26 Class Basketball '25 Boys' Mathematical Club '27 Class Play '26 2 Senior Bowling League '27 He s our President; Oh, yes, indeed; If we were without him, how could we succeed? KENNETH MARTIN— Ken Class Vice-President ’26j Boys’ Mathematical Club '2 Broadcaster Staff '26 Plays the saxtickles the keys, Why shouldn't the girls say he’s the LUCI LLE'2 BON I FACE— Luce Class Secretary '26 2 Glee Club '23 Dramatic Club '25 Hiking Club '26 A face as sweet as sugar. And as round as a top that spin If it’s in any kind of a contest. It’s she who always wins. JOSEPH VTSOCKIS— Joe Class Treasurer '26 President Boys’ Mathematical Club ’26j Class Play ’26} 2 Dramatic Club '26 Annual Staff '26 Debating Club '26 A fellow with brains and as wise as a king, Say, folks, did you ever hear him sing? MARGARET BELL— Peg' Class Vice Treasurer ’26} Class Cabinet '26 Glee Club '23 Her Mother s name is Mrs. Her father's name is Mr. She knows more typewriting. Than Royal’s older sister. [16] January Class Roll ROSE ADAMS—“Cupid’’ A pretty maiden, 4 f r «yp, ILV don't know how she acts with boys. JOSEPH GUY—’ Joe” A mouth full of teeth, a head full of curls If it weren’t for Ruth, He wouldn't look at the girls. PHILLIP HILK—“Phil” Dramatic Club ’26 2 Boys’ Glee Club '26 Senior Bowling League '26j £ Scholarship Committee ’26j The class room was so very stilly A racket, yes, it must be Phil. DELIAH JACKSON Hiking Club '25 A smile for every one she meets, A pleasant word for all she greets. JOHN MAJORSKY—“Jonnic” Class Basketball ’25 Dramatic Club ’25 Boys’ Mathematical Club ’25 Senior Bowling League '26 Scholarship Committee 26 Ob, looky, Phil, looky here. She's winking right at me ; This from our little Jonnic, Who knows every girl he can see. GERTRUDE MILLER Hiking Club '24-’25 Always happy, always glad; Impossible for her to ever be sad. [H] JANUARY CLASS ROLL STANLEY MORGAN— Frcnchy” Vicc-Prcsidcnt Student Senate '26)4 Boys' Mathematical Club '26 Class Play ’26)4 Annual Staff ‘26J4 Ho-bo-bo-ho-ho-ho-, cries he, She is all that worries me! RACHAEL MURPHY Senior Bowling League '26)4 Always quiet, not much to say, But still she's there nearly every day. ROBERT O'NEAL—“Bob'' Boys’ Mathematical Club '26)4 Dramatic Club '26 Senior Bowling League ’26)4 Class Play ’26 4 A hustler, a go-getter, A boy with red blood true; You I I find in all your troubles. He'll always stand by you. HUGH PROUDFOOT—“Dogs'1 Football '25- 26 Track '26 Boys' Mathematical Club '16 Senior Bowling League ’26)4 Class Basketball '24 Dogs for short is his nick name, He doesn t like girls; oh, what a sha JOHN PUSHCARR—“Pushy Dramatic Club '26 Class Basketball '25 Boys' Mathematical Club '26)4 Class Play '26)4 Debating Club '25 Tho' our President he may sometime be; Just at present, he's like you and me. PAULINE SCHWARTZ—“Cuty“ Dramatic Club '24 Girls’ Mathematical Club '26 Senior Bowling League '26)4 Constantly working hard and steady, If it's in Virgil, she's always ready. [18] wmammm JANUARY CLASS ROLL VIRGINIA SPLATT—••Ginnic’ Hiking Club '26 Her hair is blonde, her eyes are blue, Her virtues many, her faults are few. EDWARD STEVENS— Brud Bovs’ Mathematical Club '26 Class Basketball ’23-’24 Varsity Basketball ’25- 26 Dramatic Club ’26 Senior Bowling League '26}'£ Track 25-‘26 We re sure you ve heard of this uy before, He dribbles the ball way up the floor. ELIZABETH TOPPING Senior Bowling League ’26 Hiking Club '26 Welly our Betts has met her fate, She’s goin to live in Ohio State. VIOLA TRAUTMAN Dramatic Club ’25 Girls’ Mathematical Club '26 Hiking Club ‘26 Senior Bowling League ’261 2 Her smiles reach here. Her smiles reach there; In fact, her smiles reach everywhere. HOWARD TUITE Football '25- 26 Bovs’ Mathematical Club '26 Track '25- 26 Violets are blue, roses are red; If he’s not in school, he's at home in bed. ROBERT THOMPSON—••Hooks’’ Football ’24-’26 Track ’25 Class Basketball ’24-'25 Boys’ Mathematical Club ’26 The fellows say he has plenty of “Dears” Well, he played football for nearly five years, [19] a A ’ 'A' r' k'+ T0 . June Class Officers ROBERT WEGHORST—“Bob Class President ’27 President Student Senate '27 Pitt Scholarship Contest '16-’ll Oratorical Contest '16-11 Annual Staff ’27 Broadcaster Staff 25- 26 Harvard Cup Tennis Tournament Senior Bowling League '27 Achievement of greatness is given to some, fW 0 others, greatness naturally comes; And to others, greatness naturally But to Bob our President ever true, Bor with this greatness to him is due. HARRY SHIELDS Class Vice-President '11 Assistant Editor Annual '11 Class Cabinet ’26 Broadcaster Staff '16-' 11 Vice-President Boys Mathematical Club '11 Debating Club ’26 A Latin star; his atm you see, Is a druggist or a doctor, And that's what he'll be. ELSIEJARTHURS Class Secretary '11 Class Basketball ’25-’26 Varsity Basketball '26-’27 Student Senate '11 Broadcaster Staff '11 Annual Staff ’ll When set a task the rest can't do. She buckles down and gets it through. OLIVER FRENCH Frcnchy’ ’ Class Treasurcr ’27 Track '26 Class Basketball '26 Stage Manager '26 Senior Bowling League '11 “A Count of No Account, '11 Though days be dark and nights be weary. Frenchy's the one to make them cheery. [20] mm June Class Roll EMIL ANDRAKOVICH Orchestra 25-‘26- 27 “Carrie Comes To College ’ '261 2 Senior Bowling League 27 Annual Staff '27 “A Count of No Account, 27 Just a carefree chap with a carefree way. Say what you may, he' 11 be treat some Jay MARY ARMSTRONG— Sunshine Dramatic Club 25-'27 Girls’ Mathematical Club 27 Senior Bowling League 27 Class Basketball 27 Merry Sunshine is her name, A diligent and loyal dame, Spreading sunshine every day, In her own sweet loving way. MARY BARNA Hiking Club 27 Smile Mary, you’ve found a safe retreat, In that sweet smile that can’t be beat. MARY BENOIT Hiking Club “26- 27 Dramatic Club 27 In typing, Mary won a card, She reached her goal by working hard. GEORGE BILLY— Baby Dramatic Club 26 Musical Club 27 Of all the expert radio fans That grasp K. D. K. A. Here’s one that has an A. B. can And gets those far away. EMMA BITNER Dramatic Club 24- 27 Girls’ Mathematical Club 27 Scholarship Committee 27 It is her s to smile when things to wre Giving place the while to good cheer at, [21] JUNE CLASS ROLL HAZEL BOWER Dramatic Club ’27 Girls’ Mathematical Club '27 Senior Bowling League 27 Here’s a girl that has no time to fool; She will profit by the time spent in school FLORENCE LOUISE BRAZO Dramatic Club ’25 She makes her steps so dainty and well, A Madam Pavlowa, we never can tell. ESTELLE BROOKS—‘•Ester Class Basketball 27 Girls Mathematical Club 27 She never seems to study, But we know that isn't true; For when she is in French class. She shows what she can do. CARL BRICKNER—“Cocky” Debating Club ’26 Dramatic Club 26 Senior Bowling League 27 Boys’ Mathematical Club '27 Class Basketball 23- 27 Broadcaster Staff '27 Annual Staff ‘27 Looks serious, but when he speaks, You'd be surprised. HILDA BRICKNER—“Smiles” Hiking Club 27 Senior Bowling League 27 A diligent and diffident lass; You I I always find her at her task. EMMA BRYCE Orchestra 24 Class Secretary 25 Class Cabinet 26 Broadcaster Staff 27 Senior Bowling League 27 When Emma recites in any class. Our vocabularies she does surpass . [22] V.w.w; JUNE CLASS ROLL IOHN BROWN John is quitt a talker, Though never a knocker. MARION BULLION Class Cabinet '26 Girls’ Mathematical Club ’27 Senior Bowling League ’27 Sweet and modest, she goes her way, Wr know will pay. IRENE BURGESS—••Renic” Dramatic Club ’26-’27 ’’Charm School '25 Class Cabinet ’27 Senior Bowling League ’27 Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee ’26 Loyal to the Gold and Blue, To Jill her place will be hard to do. PAUL BURKE Annual Staff ’27 Boys’ Mathematical Club ’27 Librarian ’27 The librarian of the Gold and Blue, He makes it his duty to be on time too EDITH BUSCH Class Basketball '24 Hiking Club '25 Senior Bowling League ’27 She never flatters, never bluffs, Just tells the truth, and that’s enough. PAUL CARPE—’’Pccky Cheerleader 26 Broadcaster Staff ’26 Senior Bowling League ’27 ”7 never worry about tomorrow; Why what's the use, if I can borrowI [23] JUNE CLASS ROLL ELEANOR CARRIG Girls’ Mathematical Club 27 Hiking Club 27 Senior Bowling League '27 With a voice like the birdies in the trees, We can hear her saying, Number pi easel HELEN CHAMBERLAIN— Bobc Annual Staff ’27 Senior Bowling League ’27 Class Basketball '16-11 Varsity Basketball ’26-’27 Just as quick as a little elf, Watch her at basketball, You'll say so yourself. VIRGINIA CLARE Senior Bowling League '11 Girls' Mathematical Club '11 Hiking Club '27 Class Basketball '25 Ever happy, glad and free, As pleasant and sweet as a maid can be PAUL COOK—’’Mope” Football '24-’26 Class Treasurer '25 Class Basketball '24 Senior Bowling League '27 If athletics and studies would ever agree, Paul would take the former and let the latter be. ABE DANZIG—’Abe’’ To be in school with lessons in mind, A student like him, you will seldom find. VIRGINIA DAURIA— Ginny Charm School ’25 Dramatic Club '25 Class Cabinet '11 A voice so determined in spite of so thin, When e'er she debates, she is sure to win. [24] il89l88 � a 8Ste rj mm JUNE CLASS ROLL MARCELLA DAVIES— Maro- ni sht sits in meditation, Studying what to say; Her mind begins to wander To the topics of the day. EDYTHE DAVIES— Eadic Orchestra '24 Glee Club '25 Always on time her lessons well learned, Some day she will reap her reward well earned. BERNICE DEEGAN Dramatic Club '27 Girls' Mathematical Club '27 Hiking Club '25- 27 She loves to read and uses talent well, What she's to do in years to come. She'll never, never tell. MADELINE DELANEY— Pansy Dramatic Club '26 Senior Bowling League '27 Tall and bashful, but you may guess, Just look at her and you know the rest. GERTRUDE DEMARTIN— Gert Dramatic Club '27 Glee Club '23 Take from life all worry and care, And in its place put this girlie rare. HELEN DEPP—“Human Dramatic Club '27 Senior Bowling League '27 Not afraid of hard work, She gets her lessons through; Is a friend to one and all, A friend to me and you. [25] JUNE CLASS ROLL RICHARD DODDS— Dick’ Football ’25-’26 Class Basketball '23-’24 Band ‘27 Orchestra '27 Track '26 In football Dick, had much applause, Was it for his playing Or was st the cause? GRACE DOYLE Dramatic Club '26 Class Cabinet '27 Here is a little girl, shy and demure, Never idling a bit, always working I'm sure. MILDRED DOZER— Mid Hiking Club '25 Dramatic Club '27 Carrie Comes To College '26 We know not her ambition, Nor what her aim may be; But when it comes to singing, She does that to a T. ELIZABETH EDWARDS Girls' Mathematical Club '27 Hiking Club '27 Senior Bowling League '27 What ever the wages be Or what the task or test; You'll find her proving honestly And means to do her best. VINCENT FALLON— Scotty Bovs’ Mathematical Club '27 Class Cabinet '26 A cunning lad whose hair slightly curls, He’s rather bashful among the girls. ADELINE FELL Girls’ Mathematical Club '27 Senior Bowling League '27 Demure? Oh, no; but it may be so; She's sure to succeed where e'er she ma [26] JUNE CLASS ROLL SELMA FISHER Hiking Club 26 Dramatic Club '26 Senior Bowling League 27 Not so shorty not so tally A friend to onet a friend to all. GEORGE FIERER Class Basketball ‘16-11 Senior Bowling League '11 Boys’ Mathematical Club '11 Dramatic Club '11 A better sport you’ve never seen% In all his work shows a mind so keen. ANNE FLAHERTY Broadcaster Staff ’26-’27 Annual Staff '27 Dramatic Club '11 Hiking Club ’25 When Irish eyes are smiling Sure Irish hearts are gay; But when Anne's eyes are smil She’d steal your heart away. RUTH FORQUER—”Ma” Hiking Club '27 Class Basketball ’26 ’’Carrie Comes To College Fate had given her talent, A stenographer some da} to be. SADIE FREED Hiking Club ’24-’27 Class Basketball ’25- 27 Varsity Basketball ’26-’27 Senior Bowling League '11 'Tts wonderful products the grocers turn outt That's why Sadie’s hanging about. WILBURT GATEHOUSE Yes, he is quiet, that is no doubt, But somehow or other, you know he's about. [27] JUNE CLASS ROLL MATILDA GENTILE Girls' Mathematical Club '26 Dramatic Club '26 If the work is hard to'do. Til lie sighs, and shejs through. HILDA GILES Shugs” Annual Staff '27 Dramatic Club '27 Senior Bowling League '27 Always ready to say I wilT If her determination changes, it's because of Bill. ROBERT GOLDSCHMIDT Boys' Mathematical Club '27 Silence and study with him agree, He has an answer for what ever it be. RALPH GRINBERG Class Basketball ’25-’26 Broadcaster Staff ’26-’27 Annual Staff '27 Boys' Mathematical Club '27 Senior Bowling League '27 Beau Brummels we have many, But Ralph he is our dude; IVith raven hair and big brown eyes, From this you may conclude. MARGARET GUSTAFSON Senior Bowling League '27 Dramatic Club '27 When it comes to being true, We can t describe her, For we'd never get through. ELEANOR HALNAN— Elcr” Annual Staff '27 Girls' Mathematical Club '27 Dramatic Club '26 Charm School '25 Senior Bowling League '27 Class Basketball '25 Cheerful, jolly with a pleasing smile, To know her well is worth your while. [28] CLASS ROLL WENTZEL S Wentz” Debating Club ‘25 Senior Bowling League '27 I'll do it tomorrow“ so he ll say, At the dawn of the morrow he sees it won't pay HALOWINSKI CHARLOTTE HAMILTON Girls’ Mathematical Club '27 Senior Bowling League '27 Student Senate '27 Charlotte is a shining light, When to class we go; She always has an answer bright, And never says, “I don’t know.’’ EMILY HANNING In life I know she'll be ever true, Just like she was in the Gold and Blue EARL HANLEY—• Bruz” Boys’ Mathematical Club ’27 Senior Bowling League ’27 Wondering a little, caring less, Never to fail, but to make a success. DOROTHY HARDMAN—’’Dot” Class Basketball ’25 Annual Staff ‘27 Glee Club '25 Dramatic Club 25 “Dot” is the latest poetess Of thoughts and ideas r a e; Next thing you know, she’ll be writing For “Judge” or “Vanity Fair” HILDA HELSLEY—“Shrimp’ ’ Class Basketball '25-’26 Girls’ Mathematical Club '27 Senior Bowling League ’27 Smallness doesn’t mean a thing, Best goods in small pack sges The postman will bring. [29] JUNE CLASS ROLL EVELYN HERSHMAN Springtime” '23 Quiet and pretty, a trifle ( In class rooms her records Were sure hard to beat. RAYMOND HOOVER Orchestra '24-’27 Senior Bowling League ’27 Haste makes waste, ’' as you may km I take my time, that's why I'm slow, MARIE HOREY— Rosie Class Basketball '25-‘26 Varsity Basketball '26-'27 Annual Staff '27 Broadcaster Staff '27 Dramatic Club '11 She and Helen are always together. In rain or snow or sunshine weather. RUTH HUNT Girls’ Mathematical Club ’27 A lass so quiet, but yet so true. Is always busy, finding something to do ROBERT JOHNSTON Class Basketball ’24 Track ‘26 Debating Club '25 He was fond of joking. That may be true; But the basketball rules He certainly knew. NAOMI JONES Orchestra '24- 26 Hiking Club '26 Alway s singing to herself, As merry as a little elf. [30] Wa' ? A T A ’l'm r A’m' aW A aW A K•'a Wa aT a A aT A ' ' ' ’ ' aT JUNE CLASS ROLL WILLIAM KALIDEN— Kalo’‘ Football '25- 26 Class Basketball '24 Boys' Mathematical Club '27 Senior Bowling League '27 Bill is snappy, witty and bright. As a comrade, he s all right. JAMES KING— Buttercup'' Football '23- 26 Track '26 Class Basketball '26 A leading athlete, good as gold, Jimmie's 0. K. although he was bold. NICK KOLESAR Dramatic Club '27 Carrie Comes To College One good natured and friendly lad. Rather mischievous, but not so bad. MARIE KOVAL Hiking Club '27 Oh, those boys, she knows so well. The lucky oneI—now, should we tel11 PAULINE KRISTAN Class Basketball ’26-'27 Glee Club '24 Our Polly's something like a riddle, You’ll always find her in a giggle. SUE LAIRD Class Basketball 26-'27 Vice-President Girls’ Mathematical Club '27 Dramatic Club '27 Senior Bowling League '27 A swimmer bold with fashionable air, Who reaches her goal with less worry than care. [31] mmmmm JUNE CLASS ROLL FRANCIS LAWLEY—Tom- Dramatic Club '27 Glee Club 27 To be the head of a printing shop. No doubt this is his aim; But let all other adventures drop, He's a good sport just the same. DOROTHY LEWELLYN—'Dutch Varsity Basketball 24- 27 Basketball Captain 27 Senior Bowling League 27 Annual Staff '27 Pathfinder-Hiking Club '27 She' I I lead her team to victory, No matter how hard the task; The best of her kind you ever will see, A good athletic lass. JOSEPH LEWIS— Joe- Dramatic Club 27 Broadcaster Staff 27 Annual Staff 27 Bovs' Mathematical Club 27 Class Basketball '25 Mouth always open, but nothing to say, If he would give lectures, it certainly would pay OLIVE MARTIN Class Volleyball 26 Class Basketball '26 Broadcaster Staff 27 She's a sweet little girl IVith dark brown eyes, In all her lessons she takes ROY MARTIN Class Basketball 25 Dramatic Club 25 How can this busy bee Improve each golden hour; With the noise he makes most every day Vith all his might and power? THOMAS MARTIN—Tiny Boys Mathematical Club 27 Don't judge him by his name, For some day he' I I achieve great fame. [32] mmm JUNE CLASS ROLL EDGAR MEHAFFEY—• Eggs Class Basketball ’24-’27 Football ’25- 26 Boys' Mathematical Club '27 Annual Staff '27 Senior Bowling League ’27 At football Edgar is one good sport, Renumber the touchdown he made at Glass port? NORMAN MERVIS— Murph” Editor of Broadcaster '11 Dramatic Club '27 “Intimate Strangers” '26 “Carrie Comes To College '26j Boys’ Mathematical Club ’27 Annual Staff ’27 Class Cabinet '26 Senior Bowling League ’27 A voice that attracts attention, And brains that can t be beat; He's the boy that has an invention Of some kind when ever you meet. ROBERT MONTOOTH uiet, unassuming, bashful ved to read and study as ELEANOR McANULTY Senior Bowling League ’27 Dramatic Club ’27 Don't judge our Eleanor by her hair, Although it’s red, what do we care? GLADYS McMUNN Class Cabinet ’26 Broadcaster Staff ’27 Annual Staff ’27 Class Basketball ‘26 She surely is nice, she surely is smart, She’ll make a success from the very start. BESSIE McVAY—“Smiles” Girls’ Mathematical Club '11 Senior Bowling League '11 Class Basketball ’26 She goes along with a springly step. Her actions are always full of pep. [33] JUNE CLASS ROLL EMMA NEEN-—‘'Neeme’ Orchestra ’25-‘26 Glee Club ‘26 Always at study with lessons well learned, She I I reach the goal she so studiously earned. ISABELLE NEWMAN—“Izzy“ Girls’ Mathematical Club ’27 Senior Bowling League ’27 Here's our ever good time , Always doing something, but never busy. HOWARD NUSS Broadcaster Stuff ‘26-'27 Annual Staff ’27 Boys’ Mathematical Club '27 Senior Bowling League ’27 Athletic Council ‘26 A great mechanic some day he' I I be, And improve the Hudson for you and me. EMMETT O’HARE—“Irish’ Dramatic Club '26 Senior Bowling League '27 He's the dink that makes the noise, Among that peppy bunch of boys. ESTELLA PAMARA Not very tall, not very short. But all in all, a mighty good sport. HENRY PEARSON—“Swede’’ Munhall High School '24-’26 Dramatic Club '27 “A Count of No Account,” Just came to us from cross the way. Can't tell you much about him today. [34] Mi mBBBBsmz, JUNE CLASS ROLL EDNA EILEEN PETERS- Frosty Dramatic Club '27 Senior Bowling League 27 Making fun for others. This was her specialty; Says she, III never be sorry, I’m as happy as can be. HAROLD POWELL- Peanuts Editor of Annual 27 Class President 25 Broadcaster Staff 26- 27 Oratorical Contest 26 Senior Bowling League 27 “Intimate Strangers’’ 26 “Carrie Comes To College” ’261 Dramatic Club 27 He's the boy who wins because he works, He neither labors nor troubles shirk. RICHARD POWELL—“Rich” Boys’ Mathematical Club '27 Senior Bowling League '27 Dramatic Club '27 Class Basketball 27 Because I have to, he may say; Well, he'll get there anyway. ELIZABETH PUNTON Hiking Club 27 Dramatic Club 26 Girls Mathematical Club '27 Here's a girl who is quiet and small. Quick to act and liked by all. WALTER REED—“Bud- Class Basketball '25-’26 Dramatic Club '26 Some people are witty, some bright indeed; Some are both like Scotty Reed. MICHAEL C. REEVES—“Mike- Boys' Mathematical Club 27 He copped all prices in Math, The same in Chemistry too; Four long years he did his bit For the glory of Gold and Blue [35] JUNE CLASS ROLL RUTH RINGHEISEN Senior Bowling League '27 If quietness signifies a fact, Or a virtue may it be, At the front of the line, and not at the back, This maiden you will see. DORIS ROBSON Class Cabinet '27 Senior Bowling League '11 If things from afar appeared so grand, Doris in the front would stand. VERNA ROGAN Senior Bowling League '11 Shorthand was a vexat ion, Typing drove me mad; Am I sorry that I'm finished? No, I'm not; I'm just plain glad.' WILLIAM ROGERS— Bill- Varsity Basketball ’26-’27 Class Cabinet '11 Boys' Mathematical Club '11 Senior Bowling League '11 Here's to our basketball hero, We’re envious and proud of him too; For he helped to bring honor and glory l To our school and the Gold and Blue. JAMES STEELE ROWLANDS— Tubby Varsity Basketball ’25-’26 Football '27 Class Basketball '11 On our basketball team Tubby played so hard, It seemed he was never weary nor tired. [36] JUNE CLASS ROLL ESTHER SCHWARTZ Girls’ Mathematical Club ’27 Dramatic Club '16-'ll Senior Bowling League '27 Timid and bashful, well, I guess She did her work and left the rest. JEROME J. SCHWARTZ Football Manager ’26 Broadcaster Staff 26-’27 Annual Staff '11 Boys’ Mathematical Club ’27 Senior Bowling League '27 Just a little laddie, Always cheerful and gay; You can depend on Jerry , To chase all the blues away. GLADYS SELLERS Dramatic Club '11 Basketball Manager ’26-’27 Senior Bowling League ’27 Class Basketball '16-11 The basketball team she surely can manage. If she isn't there, it's one disadvantage. ROBERT SHARP—’Bob” Class Basketball '16-11 Senior Bowling League ’27 He cares not a snap about the weather, As long as he and Marie are together. ETHEL SHERWIN Girls' Mathematical Club ’27 Ethel is always with her friend Li%, Talking about all the latest RUTH SHUSTER—” Bus” Dramatic Club ’27 Girls’ Mathematical Club '11 Senior Bowling League ’27 In Latin she ever made a score, She belonged to the Gang That's called the Big Four. [37] JUNE CLASS ROLL HELEN SPOHN— Glee Club '24 MARGARET STACER— Peg” Girls’ Mathematical Club ’27 Senior Bowling League '27 Sht’s just another of our happy throng, Always in mischief, but never in wrong, STANLEY STANKUNAS— Stan” Football ’26-'27 Senior Bowling League '27 A quiet thinking lad is Stan,” If a favor’s desired, then here's the man, LOIS STEWART Girls’ Mathematical Club President '21 Pitt Scholarship Contest ’26-'27 Senior Bowling League ’27 Her work is good if she does it slowly. Her work is noble, never lowly. JEWELL C. STOEBE Dramatic Club ’27 Class Basketball ’26-’27 Class Volleyball ’26 When she's around, we sure have fun, A Jewel sure, treasured by some one. ETHEL STRANG Carrie Comes To College” ’26 $ Senior Bowling League ‘27 A sweet attractive kind of grace, A full assurance given by her face. [38] JUNE CLASS ROLL DOROTHY THOMAS—’ Dot'' Senior Bowling League '21 Dor is one great vampire, With eyes as black as coal; She has more hearts aflutter, But still she reached her goal. HELEN THOMAS Dramatic Club '21 Senior Bowling League '21 Mighty in mind, she is ever kind; A friend like ” Tootie, you'll seldom find. LEE THOMAS Class Vice-President '26 Boys' Mathematical Club '21 Football '27 Dramatic Club '27 A lad so suave, with a permanent wave. Liked by all, he makes them rave. LAURENCE TIERNEY—“Micky Football '26-'27 Class Cabinet '21 Another Thomas Edison, Or maybe a Henry Ford; Nevertheless, he is great in mind, And sure sticks to his word. MARY TIMKO Dramatic Club 27 Favors to none, to all her smiles extends, 'Oft she regrets, but never once offends. GERTRUDE TYRRELL—“Trudic Dramatic Club '21 She doeth little kindnesses, Which most leave undone, or despise. [39] JUNE CLASS ROLL OLGA TRELOAR Basketball '24 Girls' Mathematical Club '27 Senior Bowling League '27 She always has her lessons, And is very seldom late. She's fond of sports, most every kind, And makes a fine class-mate. MARY VAN MAELE Dramatic Club '27 Class Volleyball '26 Class Basketball '27 She was the baby of our class, This charming little winsome lass; With big blue eyes, and a pretty smile, She certainly was a Miss worth while. AGNES VEBLUM— Vcbby Basketball ’24-’27 Class Basketball Coach '27 Basketball Captain 26 Senior Bowling League '27 Girls' Mathematical Club '27 In the gym and on the basketball floor, She gathered in laurels quite by the score, LAWSON J. VENEY Orchestra ’24-’27 Band '26-27 Says Lawson, Music thrills the heart, With my violin, I'll never part.” GEORGE WEPRICH—“Wep'' Basketball Manager '27 Class Basketball '26-'27 Boys' Mathematical Club '27 Senior Bowling League '27 Student Senate '27 Annual Staff '27 Broadcaster Staff '27 George is quite a manager, best we've ever had; Why, you can easily prove this, by a mere look at the lad. [40] JUNE CLASS ROLL SAMUEL WHITE—‘Sam- Senior Bowling League '27 Boys' Mathematical Club '27 Class Basketball '25 He that complies against his will, Is of the same opinion still. ELIZABETH WILLIAMS Girls' Mathematical Club '27 A girl who seldom made a sound, And in her place was always found. HARRY WILLIAMS— Hal Boys' Mathematical Club 27 Class Basketball 26 Senior Bowling League '27 Varsity Basketball '27 Varsity Football '26 Hal is handsome and very tall, Among the girls he is liked by all. ROLAND WILSON— Rody” Senior Bowling League '27 Rod) went along his own quiet way, We re hoping he reaches fame some day. MICHAEL ZOFCHAK— Mike A scientist some day he’ll be, He loved his Science and History. [41] IMIMlMlk IMI MlMIMlM IMIMIMI ft tff f CLASS OF t FEBRUARY 1928 I tfltt [42] ttw Class Roll Adlersberg, Morris Balback,Otto Baxter, Elizabeth Bennett, Margaret Clowney, Stobo Devey, Harriet Edmunds, Elizabeth Fadeley, Fern Hartley, Waldo Hendrickson, Vera Hill, Lois Hobson, Alice Homer, Jennie Hough, Olive Jacobson, Pauline Jones, Abigail Winbush, Kavanaugh, Thelma Lewis, Irene Marsh, Sara Meyers, Gail Morgan, Helen Myers, Charles McCullough, Dorothy Peterson, Harold Pierce, Homer Raley, Bessie Riggle, Harold Savage, Wanda Shawl, Dorothy Stewart, Francis Yates, Esther Yates, Virginia Charles 143] jjgBjgggSij cJuruors [45] JUNIORS STUDENTS OMITTED FROM CLASS GROUPS FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES . JUNIORS. 1928 JUNIORS 1928 PEAS 22c SPINACH 15c SALMON 25c Walter Berger Lois Murphy George Vallowe Prudence Luthy Abe Magram Mary Fulton PRUNES 18c EGGS 45c BUTTER 60c PEARS 37c Ernie Phillips Ruth Hoover Bill O'Donnell Beulah Giles Joe Sullivan Violet Peterson John Gollogly Edythe Grosset CORN 19c LARD 22c SALT 15c TEA 10c Alan Murphy Jean Richards Robert Oswald Dora Billups Ken Jacobs Helen Wilson Jack Morgan Loretta Kelly CHEESE 45c LEMONS 18c COFFEE 50c BEETS 25c Bill Tunstall Mary Davies Bill Gribble peg Pugh John Felker Peg McGeever Ben Wilkinson Louise Risher HAM 30c JAM 17c BREAD 12c JELLY 15c Jimmy” Morrison Alex Regdon Roy Davis Anna M. Finley Bernard Reidle Theo Hardington David Cox Roberta Jones CAKE 45c RICE 13c SUGAR 10c PIE 35c Frank Farnsworth Jeannette Welsh Gerson Friedlander Anna Lordon Ray McClean Betty Phillips Wade Baird Alice Lautney Jane Grim «re. [47] IUNIORITES Alvin Boot .. Who did Alvin Boot? Leanard Weis.........Is Leanard really wise (Weis)? Ruth O'Neal ... Ruth! Oh, kneel (Neal) for me! Theo Hardington We've often heard that Theo is as hard as a ton. (Hardington) Violet Lippert......Is Violet's lip pert (Lippert)? James Chapman_______ Is James a chap or a man (Chapman)? Joseph Sullivan Did Joe sell a van (Sullivan)? James Morrison. Is James more a son than a man (Morrison)? Norman Weyle........Where is Norman while (Weyle) Dot is away? Bill Tunstall_______ Does Bill weigh a ton still (Tunstill)? Edgar Shotwell.... Edgar aimed at Grace and shot well (Shotwell). Mary Fulton.........Does Mary weigh a full ton (Fulton)? Harold Heckman......Oh, Harold, you're a heck of a man (Heckman). George Bell...„.....George bell-(Bell)ows so loud that we all know when he’s around. Otto Balback........Why do we always expect Otto to throw the ball back(Bal- back)? Louise Widom.__.....Does Louise always out wit 'em (Widom)? Cloteal Brooks......Some how or other, Cloteal resembles one of those babbling brooks (Brooks). Jane Grim...........Does Jane give one of those grim (Grim) smiles? Elsie Payne......... It’s quite evident why Elsie has so many pains (Payne). Eunice Arbuckle-----We wonder if Eunice’s shoes are buckled (Arbuckle)? Helen Wilson........Helen will marry whose son (Wilson)? Cornell Talley.__...We all know that Cornell sure can tally (Tally). [48] onhomo res 49] Yea Sophomores 1929 —uccess O—ptimism P—rogress H—appiness O—bedience M—odern O—riginality R—esourcefullness E—arnestness JT7E, the Senior Class of 1927 hope that you, the ' Senior Class of 1929 will continue to live up to the above virtues by which we have represented you. We do justly believe that your Class is a Class of pep, vim and vigor. Keep up the good work, cling to your unfailing spirit; we wish you the best of luck and much success. [51] Fresh Fruit Peach Grape-Fruit Relda Garret —Wxlliard Berger Eva Shissler ...Frances Harding ....Edward Welsh ... Ruth Nuss ( Catherine O’Neal 1 Leroy Shuster J Betty Sutcliffe i Russell Grossett f Mary Gustafson ( John Wilkinson Lemon Plum....... Pomgranite Apple...... Pears...... [52] [54] Oh! CtrtmA H«ten Trtorn s lh o v chaivid PrthchY 0 Livt YffGW . C -KU€ : TS� � t ‘TvbbV R Lk 45 Ken ftjtfBri T D Vin [U [55] mmmmmmamm STATION r r ” H-MS i?®!®® HOMESTEAD, PA- NOVEMBER I� . IMS Afternoon Concerts NO NEWS KU� «.k. K Ht Kr«n r� luntt, (him I ■ . .'� .1� OVMl, Ckitln N«hK (krotm. fT SENATE IN Senior High Ejection Results Senior Class Meeting is First Meeting [58] THE BROADCASTER Published Semi-Monthly by the Students of Homestead High School, Homestead, Pa. Office of THE BROADCASTER in left-hand stage-room. THE STAFF. Managing Editor......................................Norman Mervis Literary Editor..................................Robert Weghorst Reporters.........Gladys McMunn, Harry Shields, Dorothy Simpson Sporting Editor ................................. Jerome Schwartz Organizations................................................ Elsie Arthurs Alumni ............................................... Emma Bryce Humor.................................Howard Nuss, Carl Bricknr.r Calendar..................................................... Olive Martin Exchange ........................................... Loretta Kelly Social .............................................. Marie Horey Junior High News................................Mary Louise Lloyd Feature Editor................................... William Schaup Advertising Manager ............................. Ralph Grinberg Assistant Advertising Manager....................... Leonard Weis Assistant Advertising Manager ....................... James Quick Circulation Manager ................................. Harold Powell Assistant Circulation Managers........Joe Lewis, George Weprich Subscription Managers.................Jane Grim, Ben Wilkinson Typists...............................Anne Flaherty, Loyola Rhey Faculty Advisor..................................Ethel R. Penman • r - [59] OR the first time in the history of Homestead High School, a Student Senate was organized this year. A senator elected from each report room by popular vote, was sent to the Student Senate as a representative. The Senate in turn elected a president, vice-president, and secretary. Eleven of the twenty-one members were boys and ten were girls. Immediately after the formation of the Senate proper, in each report room there was elected a home room chairman and a secre- tary, besides the aforementioned representative. Thus each report room was organized in itself. The chairman of each room appointed committees to look after the following in that room: Scholarship, Tardiness, and Attendance, thus dividing the supervision of the activities in each room among the various members. The Senate appointed Traffic and Bulletin Board Committees, along with others which took over their respective duties. Although this was the first year of their experience as senators, yet the body is to be commended upon its cooperation and the good work that it has accomplished. Both the attendance and scholar- ship records were remarkably improved, as were many of the other records under the supervision of the Senate. The following were the officers: President.........................................Robert Weghorst Vice-President...................................Stanley Morgan Secretary........................................John McCartney H. H. S. JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CLUB FOSTERED by the Senior Chamber of Commerce of Homestead, this Club has flourished since its organization in February. The first meeting was held Feb- ruary 17, 1927, at the Chamber of Commerce rooms, under the chairmanship of Mr. Half. There were twenty-four members from Homestead and eight from Munhall High School. The purpose of the Club besides encouraging closer relationship between the two High Schools is to endow its members with a better knowledge of business and the civic needs, the fulfillment of which would benefit our town, our business, our schools and in general make toward prosperity and happiness in our community. This Club will be able to cope with problems in such a way as to be a great aid to the Senior Chamber. For this reason provisions have been made to make it a permanent organization. The Homestead officers and directors of the Club are: President ......................................... Norman Mervis Secretary........................... Robert Weghorst Directors ......................Harold Powell, George Vallowe [62] ipraisiSS iBBBi HAROLD POWELL Oratorical Contest HOMESTEAD High School again entered the Oratorical Contests this year. This contest is held every year by the Pittsburgh Sun. The winner of our school was chosen on March 22 at an assembly held during the fourth period. The judges were the Reverend Shade, the Reverend Sutton, and Mr. Bert Kline. Due consideration was given to poise, voice, appearance and subject matter. Harold Powell was the successful candidate in our contest, with Manuel Zelevsky as alternate. The other contestants were J. Robert Weghorst, James Quick, and Charles Caldwell. On March 31, Homestead was the host for the district meet of the contest. Here Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin, Munhall and Homestead competed for the section winner. At this time the representative from North Braddock High School was declared by the judges the winner of the section. DRAMATIC CLUB : ... ;‘0� J : r mam WBsm Dramatic Club ALTHOUGH the Dramatic Club was not organized until November, the mem- bers entered into the work with vim and succeeded in presenting four produc- tions during the year, a three-act play, two one-act plays and a musical comedy. Much good talent showed itself in the club this year. “GOOD MORNING, TEACHER On Tuesday afternoon, March 8, the club presented a one-act play entitled “Good Morning, Teacher. The curtain rose on a typical old fashioned school room, with its usual number of good, bad, and indifferent pupils, whose chief pleasure was to put to trial the en- durance of their professor’s patience. The janitor, born under a full moon, and given the name of September Knight, was a howl from start to finish. Those taking part in the play were: Fred Lang John Hamilton Joe Lewis James Quick Emmett O'Hare Wallace Ashley Julius Filo George Fierer Sue Laird Mary Louise Lloyd Rose Dauria Mary Coyne Eloise Thomas Julia Kasco Jane Grim Regis Miller “A COUNT OF NO ACCOUNT” This play was presented April 7 and 8, 1927, under the supervision of Miss Penman. It is the story of an inn keeper in the Catskill mountains, who advertises that a Count from Paris is to sojourn at his hotel. Unfortunately, the Count changed his plans, leaving Mr. Kramer in the lurch. Two New Yorkers, partners in business, each possessing a marriageable daughter, plan to capture the Count as a son-in-law, so they come to the inn to meet him. Kramer, in order to make the advertisement true, employs a tramp to act as the Count. Later, the real Count turns up and every body is brought to a show-down. Following is the cast: Walter Berger ...James Quick ....David Cox .Emil Andrews Oliver French John Hamilton Weary, the tramp....................... Mr. Long, business man Mr. Short, business man................ Johan Kramer .......................... Count Nogoodio General Terror..................... ... Si Perkins, sheriff ....................... ..Henry Pearson Hans..................,......................Ben Southall Otto..................................................George Fischer Mrs. Goodley..........................................Bessie Raley Bessie Long......................... Margaret Shallenberger Jessie Short................................ Eloise Thomas Louise, French maid.......................... Dora Billups % [65] CHINKY CHORUS GINGHAM-GOWN GIRLS “Carrie Comes to College” CARRIE Comes to College was presented by the mid-year graduating class assisted by the Dramatic Club and Musical Club, on January 13 and 14. given by the High School. Carrie is a poor orphan girl, who is being sent to college by an aunt whom she has never seen. While at college, Carrie encounters many diffi- culties; she also meets romance. Carrie, is a mixture of heart-breaking sentiment and side-splitting laughter. Last but not least is Porky, the son of a rich meat packer. Porky, who has so much diffi- culty with his tongue and his ha-ha-ha-hat is a clown in his every action. The play from the opening line to the final curtain was a great success. The entire cast, including all the choruses, consisted of about fifty students. Miss Pen- man directed the dramatic parts, Mr. Brumfield the dancing, and Mr. Gray the musical parts. Mr. Barclay was stage manager, and Mr. Hoelzle, business manager. The production is just a new one and one of the best presentations of its kind ever Spencer, the rich spendthrift and ladies man, finds in Carrie, the love of his life- time and succumbs to her charms. The foster mother of the students as well as of Cast Fred, a happy-go-lucky...... Tommy, serious and profound Spencer, spoiled son........ Abe Magram Joe Visockis Porky, fat and good natured...... Bobby, a spit-fire ............. Ma Jenkins, mother to all........ Harold Powell Emil Andrews Carrie, Ma's foster child Hiram Goodnow, Spencer’s father. Sol Rosenbaum, a tailor Izzy, Sol’s son............... Governor Thompson.......... Madam Louise, beauty doctor. Dorothy Getsinger .....Ruth Forquer ...Mildred Dozer Helen Morgan ...Norman Mervis ......Nick Kolesar Wallace Ashley .....Joseph Brevak Boys John Pushcarr Stanley Morgan Joseph Lewis Julius Filo Girls Eloise Thomas Bessie Raley Leah Goeddle Ethel Strang Special Choruses Jerome Schwartz Gerson Friedlander Edgar Mehaffey George Billy James Quick John Hamilton Ralph Grinberg Phillip Hilk Prudence Luthy Helen Geary Dolores Gustashaw Margaret Bennett Jessie Splatt Jean Splatt Bernice Jackson Jean Spear [67] “Tea Toper Tavern SENIOR CLASS PLAY fyHE Class of 1927 presented as their class play, Tea Toper Tavern.” -4. Three College girls, open a tea room, the purpose of which is to raise money for the school endow- ment fund. Brian Pierpont, an admirer of Rosamond’s, secures the house for them, but is not aware that they want to use it for commercial purposes. The owner of the house was Dallas Thorne, a very good friend of Brian s, and had recently been very much in public notice because of his love affair with Gloria Sherwood, who had jilted him for a wealthier man. Dallas had gone to Europe to forget his trouble, but returned unexpectedly. Upon arriving home, he was very much surprised to find it turned into a tea room. He was mistaken by Dixie for a hired man, and took advantage of the opportunity acting in that capacity just for the adventure. Many interesting situations arise throughout the play. THE CAST Marion Day.. ..... ..Ruth Forqubr Rosamond-Rcid Irene Burgess Sally Lee Dixon ..........Mary Armstrong Ann Anncslcy................ Emma Bitner Barry Reid.........................Harold Powell Harriet Anncslcy .Eleanor Halnan Tess .Margaret Gustafson Mike Ryan.......................... .Job Lewis Brian Pierpont. Oliver French Reverend Archibald Perry Robert Weghorst Dallas Thorne....... ......Norman Mervis John Sedgwick.................. Francis Lawlby Gloria Sherwood Jerome Bernice Dbbgan Celeste, Gloria’s maid .............Mary Timko “Safety First JUNIOR CLASS PLAY T HIS year s dramatic productions were started by the Juniors, when they presented a three-act comedy, i- “Safety-First,” by Sheldon Palmer. It was presented November 4 and 5. The cast played to a packed house both nights. The plot of the play concerns the dilemna of a young husband who fears the wrath of his wife and whose motto is Safety-First.” He and his chum attempt to save Jack’s cousin, Elmer Flannel, from marry- ing a turkish girl, and in the course of events, all three arc arrested. Jack’s wife is driven to distraction because her husband docs not return home. At length Jack and Jerry turn up with a story all their own. The play is interspersed with humor from an Irish pair, McNutt, Mary Ann O’Finnerty, and the suave dignity of Jack’s mother-in-law. Certainly, everything turns out well, when the boys confess. This play was one of the most successful productions of the year and stamped the Juniors as having considerable talent. THE CAST Jack Montgomery, husband... Abb Magram Jerry, his chum..................Julius Filo Elmer Flannel,Jack’s cousin ..Harry Heckman Zuleika, Turkish girl.......Prudence Luthy Abou Ben Mocha...........Gbrson Fribdlandbr Mrs. Barrington-Bridger.........Helen Morgan Mablc, Jack’s wife Helen Scanlon Virginia, Mable’s sister. ......Lorbtta Kelly Mary Ann, Irish maid............Edythe Grossett McNutt, Irish policeman. .. ..John Gollooly [68] GIRLS’ MATHEMATICS CLUB OFFICERS President. Vice-President Secretary ...... Treasurer....... Sub Laird Elbanor Halnan .Dorothy Thomas BOYS’ MATHEMATICS CLUB OFFICERS Lbb Thomas President...... Vice-President Secretary______ Treasurer...... ..Harry Shields Georoe Wbprich ____.Joseph Lewis [69] mii mm mssmmmmm THE ORCHESTRA The Orchestra MR. GRAY’S policy of developing the Junior and Senior High pupils with the idea of building for the future has proved a practical one in its operation. This year Homestead High School has an orchestra which surpasses that of any pre- ceding year. Although it was rather difficult to obtain volunteers, Mr. Gray succeeded in filling all the orchestra positions with capable musicians. They made their first appearance at the Junior Class play, “Safety-First;” their second appearance was at the presentation of the musical comedy, “Carrie Comes to CollegeIt was in this production that the orchestra proved its sterling value. Another piano has been added to the instruments this year, thus increasing the musical volume and aiding the other sections in their work. All sections have shown much improvement. The personnel of the orchestra is as follows: Student Manager—Harry Heckman Piano Georgia Tipton Robert Ammerman Samuel Zalevsky Marion Leech Margaret Barrbtt Margaret Cencil Anna Osborne Mercedes Schmitt Violin Jeannette Fischell Mildred Hanlon Jane McCroom Jefferson Lenvellyn JoSBPH UHLER Henry Titsch Melvin Miller Lawson Veney Regis Miller Emil Andrews Thomas Rowlands John Horner Mary Valichko Thomas Marshall George Mason Isadore Port Albert Maiorsky Margaret Tursa Clarinets Manuel Zalevsky Joseph Gentile Mathew Foobl Jack Poole Helen Jones Saxophone Harold Heckman Andrew Rubinsack French Horn Harry Heckman Cornets Alexander Lawson Regis Tuitb Edward Bano Charlbs Waus Robert Schbin Orrin Swisher John Lucas Trombone Joseph Garrett Samuel Kleckovich Base Violin Charles Huff Tuba Learnard Weis Drums Eugene Oates Richard Dodds Andrew Vblocik Joseph Toboz ♦Junior High, Homestead. • :v ■1 mmm The Band AFTER two years of practice and hard work, Mr. Gray has succeeded in develop- ing one of the best High School bands in this section of the country. Having so many students from which to choose, Mr. Gray has developed the group into an efficient musical organization. The band appeared at all the football games at home this year and it is needless to say that it was an added inspiration to the players. Not only did it appear at the games, but it also added another attraction by forming the H in the field while playing the Alma Mater. Mr. Gray also had parodies written to the tune of late song hits, and these the band played at the basketball games. All in all, the band must be commended upon the wonderful enthusiasm with which their music inspired the team and their fans. The personnel of the band is: Harry Heckman—Student Director Carnets Alex Lawxon Regis Tuitb Emil Andrews Edward Bano Wallace Ashley Charles Wagus Orrin Swishbr Edward Bicsey Robert Schbin John Lucas Emibl Degbnkolb Murray Seibert Frbd Wbinhold Trombones Joseph Garrett Samuel Klickovich Oscar Cohbn Cornell Talley Tubas Jeannbtte Weis Charles Hupf Symbols Georgb Mason French Horns Harry Heckman Clarinets Manuel Zalevsky Joseph Gentile Mathew Fogbl Julius Filo Jack Poole Helen Jones Baritones Donald McCuen Bernard Dodson Saxaphones Harold Heckman Andrew Rubinscak William Schaup Lola Klinbpblter Bass Drums Lawson Vbney Square Drums Eugene Oates William Tunstall Joseph Tobaz Walter Topper Andrew Zblovich Richard Dodds •Junior High, Homestead ♦•Schwab Vocational School Junior High, West Homestead Fifth Ward mmwM [73] Senior Bowling League FOLLOWING the precedent set by last year's Senior Class, the class of 1927 organized a bowling league, which proved to be a marked success in every way. There were eighty-four members in the league. These were divided into seven teams. Each team was captained by a veteran bowler. The League met for their regular weekly sport on Tuesday evenings at the Capitol Bowling Alleys. Mr. Smith and Mr. Kemerer acted as chaperons to the League. The few hours spent at the Alleys weekly were beneficial not only as a social gathering, but also as an incentive to learn the well-known in-door sport and was excellent exercise. The entire League was under the general supervision of Robert Sharp, who looked after the schedules and the bowling dates. Much credit must be given to him and to his co-workers for the efficiency with which the League was handled. High score records were held by George Weprich and Hilda Helsley, 210 and 168, respectively. Mr. Smith’s team succeeded in captivating the League Leadership Honors. The captains of the League were as follows: Howard Nuss Robert Weghorst George Fierer George Weprich William Kaliden William Rogers Rowland Wilson Lee Thomas Robert Sharp Walter Reed Hal Williams Raymond Hoover L75] Junior Bowling Captains THE Junior Bowling League, which was organized for the first time in the history of the High School, proved to be very much of a success. Although bowling was a new sport to nearly all who participated, the league progressed to a marked degree. After a few so-called practice games, however, it was realized that it would be a very difficult matter to keep up to the Seniors. The league consisted of twelve teams, six on a team. The games were played at the Capitol Bowling Alleys each Thursday evening, with Miss Lefkowitz as chaperon. Now that we all know how to bowl, a very interesting league is being planned for next year, which should prove to be the best league ever sponsored by a High School. In a match game between the Junior and Senior boys, the Juniors proved that they excelled their elders in this branch of sport. The Junior Girl's team also triumphed over the Senior Girls by some 8 pins, in a match game. [76] mmm Junior and Senior Banquet [77] Latin Club [78] Monday, May 24 1947 THE MESSENGER Homestead, Penna. SOCIETY NEWS. FAMOUS DANCER LOCAL VISITOR. Madame Florence Brazo, internationally known inter- pretative dancer, paid a flying visit to the town of her birth yesterday. Miss Brazo and her troupe were feature dancers at the Alvin Theatre, Pittsburgh, this week. Upon being asked what her impression of the Homestead of 1947 was, Madame replied that she found it quite as charming as it had been of yore. Other members of the troupe are Misses Madeline Delaney and Dorothy Thomas, also Messrs. William Rogers and Oliver French. ACTIVE CLUB WOMAN RETURNS FROM HOLLYWOOD Mrs. Edgar Mehaffey, prominent Homestead Club woman and wife of our great Cap pistol manufacturer, has just re- turned from Hollywood, where she spent the winter. While visiting the various motion pictures, Mrs. Mehaffey met Miss Bernice Deegan, famous comedian, and a former beauty of the Steel City. Mrs. Norman Mervis known as America's Sweetheart' and Mr. Lee Thomas, acclaimed by thousands to be the most handsome curly-headed actor on the screen were also among the notables that Mrs. Me- haffey met. MR. NUSS RETURNS WITH NEW MODEL CAR. Mr. Howard Nuss, local automobile agent just re- turned from Detroit, Mich., where he superintended the shipment of an allotment of new cars. These cars are known as the Rubber Ball Straight Eight and are the latest creation of Henry Ford. Mr. Nuss declares this make of cars to be ideal for Homestead people, and Homestead streets. It com- bines elasticity of a rubber ball with the tenacity of a bull dog. This model will be handled exclusively by Mr. Nuss. PRIMA-DONNA HERE ! Mrs. Joseph Lewis was host- ess at a most delightful bridge luncheon, held at the Hotel Schenley last Thursday after- noon, in honor of Miss Mildred Dozer, reputed lyric soprano of the Metropolitan Grand Opera Company. Miss Dozer and Mrs. Lewis were school-mates together. LOCAL PEOPLE ATTEND CIRCUS. A great number of Home- stead people attended the Shriner's Circus at Syria Mos- que last week. Mr. J. Robert Weghorst, former Homestead High School student is manag- ing the enterprise. His ability has attained for him the man- agership of this nationally known group of performers. Several other prominent Home- stead people are among the performers in the circus, name- ly: Virginia Dauria, Marion Bullion, Eleanor Hainan, Row- land Wilson, Emmett O'Hare, Carl Brickner, and James Row- lands. iiglgil ‘ p,6.W vSuoj [80] mamm %WM se$v9 L8i] Our Cheerleaders : t: : £; HOMESTEAD High was well repre- sented with cheerleaders this year; having Francis Lawley and “Scrappy” Morrison as the chief “lungbusters”. Never before was there such a unified cheering corps as this, and talk about graceful, well they have IT”, (under- studies of Elinore Glyn). The cheering was never “ragged” throughout the season, because well-er-er (I might as well tell you the reason) Lawley was just so irresitable in those sweaters he wore. We might class Lawley as the “Big Shouter”. Now this Morrison fellow (the girls all think he is cute) isn't very big, but what he lacks in size he makes up for it in “PEP”. He was the assistant cheerleader for the season, and will be back next year to do his Stuff”. A word or two may also be said about Paul Carpe who was not officially on the staff, but was a great help to Lawley and his gang of “Whitewashes. Feet” polished the mohagany the first part of the season, but was allowed to come forth and give the fans a treat in the most important games. Taking all in all there never was a peppier or a more, willing bunch of workers than Lawley and his assistants. Carl Brickner, '27 [82] Lucie A. Lockard Miss Lockard, coach of the girl's athletics, has finally brought to Homestead High something for which they have long waited— namely, a girl’s championship. It was large- ly due to Miss Lockard's never say die spirit and real coaching ability that enabled her team to win the girl's Independent League Cup. In the three years that she has been with us, the girl's team has lost but three out of forty games played. Miss Lockard must also be given the credit for inaugurating girl's Inter-Class basketball, which is proving a great help in developing future varsity stars. William V. Campbell The close of the athletic season for 1927 rounded out the third year that Coach Camp- bell has guided the destinies of the Gold and Blue teams. In this short period he has added a host of friends and followers to the sports of Homestead High, and is now recog- nized as one of the leading secondary school coaches in Western Pennsylvania. As a result of his hard work and earnest endeavors, he has put the athletics of his Alma Mater on a basis equal to that of any other school in the W. P. I. A. L. Not only has he built up varsity athletics, but he has made Inter-Class basketball more attractive than ever before. [83] FOOTBALL SQUAD Football. 192 6'1927 THE football warriors who upheld the name of Homestead High for the season of 1926-27 were a typical fighting crew, of the sort that always has been character- istic of Gold and Blue elevens. Despite the many handicaps, more was accomplished by Coach Campbell's combination than was expected; they finished the season with a record of five wins and two losses. W. P. I. A. L. eligibility rules again was fatal to the squad, making Seitz, Peter- son, and Captain Thompson not eligible. Thus, Proudfoot was the only regular from the previous year. Coach Campbell was forced to find a new combination. The vacancies, however, were ably filled by Dodds, Mchaffy, and Jones. Had it not been for the loss of these men and the lack of an adequate practice location, there is no room to doubt that the aggregation of 1927 would have gone through the season undefeated. Homestead 14—Rankin 0 The season opened with an impressive victory. The team showed great po- tentialities in offensive play. Homestead 7—Clairton 0 The Gold and Blue lads found things a bit tough and things looked pretty bad for the first half, but with the famous last-half comeback, they stood hands over head above the heavier Clairtonites and pushed over a touchdown to win a well earned victory. Homestead 18—Glassport 0 Entering the fray minus the services of Thompson, Slater, and Peterson, the Homestead elevens ran roughshod over the upriver lads, Mehaffy starting his first game of the year with a touchdown as did Berger and Dodds. Homestead 12—South Brownsville 0 Though playing loose football, our boys were able to turn back the aggregation with a two-touchdown margin. Homestead 2—Duquesne 7 A bad break caused Homestead its first defeat of the year, when a fumbled ball put Duquesne in possession of the oval on the Homestead 10-yard line, from where it was scored after four tries. The Red and White were outplayed, but the wet condi- tion of the field hindered our fast running attack and forward passing. Homestead 7—Braddock 23 This second defeat was the greatest surprise of the year. Coach Reed's men outplayed us in every way and it was only after the winner's subs had been injected, that Homestead pushed over a touchdown. Homestead 7—McKeesport 6 In the final contest of the year. Horse Chase’s Tubers were the losers in a game that displayed the best form of the Steel City squad. Several times they were within scoring distance, but always failed. In a late rally, the losers pushed over a touch- down. The failure to make good the kick made Homestead the winner by one point. Seven regulars will be lost by graduation, which means that Coach Campbell will have to mould a new combination with but four letter men as a nucleus. How- ever, here’s to a successful year for 1927! [85] Football Record. 192CV1927 Coach Captain......... Student Manager William V. Campbell Walter Berger Jerome J. Schwartz Season's Record Homestead 14 Rankin 0 Homestead . 7 Clairton 0 Homestead 18 Glassport 0 Homestead .12 South Brownsville . 0 Homestead . 2 .... Duquesne 7 Homestead 7 Braddock 23 Homestead 7 McKeesport 6 Totals 67 Totals.. .36 Won 5- —Lost 2 Percentage .710 Lineup Mehaffey Left End Proudfoot Left Tackle Jones Left Guard Phillips Center Tuite .... Cook.... Balback Dodds Jenkins Berger Williams Right Guard Right Tackle- Right End Quarterback Right Half Left Half Fullback Substitutes Diaz Henry Thomas Williams Baird Gorgas Debolt Tierney Wesley Rbgdon Morgan Garber Stankunas Delany Shubert Johnston May Letter Men Long Berger (Captain) Jones Regdon Jenkins Phillips Tierney Balback Dodds Stankunas Mehaffey Jenkins Diaz Cook Williams Thomas Proudfoot Wilkinson Baird Tuite May Schwartz (Manager) [86] Basketball Record, 1926'1927 Coach............ Captain.......... Student Manager .William V. Campbell ..Walter Berger .....George Weprich Season's Record Homestead 46 . ...Munhall 20 Homestead 30 Elizabeth 10 Homestead 48 Clairton 22 Homestead 24 ..McKeesport 28 Homestead 26 Duquesne 11 Homestead Homestead 28 Munhall 23 24 Elizabeth 6 36 Clairton 26 17 McKeesport .. 15 Homestead 17.... Duquesne.. 22 Homestead 21 South Brownsville 12 44 Rankin 14 Homestead 42 Norvvin 14 42 Rankin 21 Homestead 19 ... Norwin 22 Totals .464 256 Won 13 Lost 4 Percentage .754 Lineup Oates............................Center Balback....... Berger........ Seitz........... Rowlands._____ Letter Men Forward Forward ..Guard Guard Edward Stevens Walter Berger Eugene Oates James Rowlands Otto Balback Joseph Sullivan Walter Johnston Martin Delaney Rudolph Seitz William Rogers Harry Williams [87] BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL, 1927 ONCE again History repeated itself as Homestead High’s 1927 basketball team placed second to the strong Duquesne squad in the Section VIII race for W. P. I. A. L. honors. As in 1926, the supremacy was won in the final game of the year and the visitors finally emerged victorious, 22-17. In all, thirteen of the seventeen games played were won. With Captain Stephens, mainstay of the team and one of the greatest forwards ever to play for the Gold and Blue, eligible only for the first semester, due to graduation, and with Berger and Balback,the only regulars from the 1926 squad, Coach Campbell had a hard task moulding a winning combination. At center was the Freshman, Oates; at the forwards, after Stephen’s departure, Sullivan, a substitute, and Berger; while Balback, Seitz and Rowlands were used at guards. The latter played his first and only year as a regular, but was chosen unanimously as the best guard of the league. After a few non-league games the Steel City quintet romped through easy victories, over Munhall 46-20, Elizabeth 36-10, and Clairton 48-22. In the next game, a tartar was met at McKeesport, losing a close game, 29-24. Not disheartened, the Homesteaders went to Duquesne and “pulled” tnc greatest surprise of the year, winning handily, 26-11. It marked the first half of the league schedule and, incidentally, the close of Stephens’ activities on the court for his Alma Mater. In the initial contest of the second half of the league schedule, Homestead found it rather hard to send Munhall to defeat, 28-23, and the absence of Bud was especially noted. Then followed two easy victories over Elizabeth and Clairton. With the league leadership at stake, the Tubers were met in a return engage- ment, and after a severe battle the score ended 17-13 in our honor. In the most sensational contest of the year, the Gold and Blue Team lost the game which decided who should represent Section VIII in the Elim- ination Series for the W. P. I. A. L. Championship. Coach Elder's lads won through superior guarding by a five point margin, 22-17. Noteworthy of the non-league contests was the Braddock series, the first of which Braddock won, 18-15, and the second, Homestead, 17-15, on the home floor. Prospects for next year arc exceedingly bright as Oates, Balback, Berger, Sullivan and Seitz of the regulars return ; while Johnston and Delaney, first string men, have several seasons before them. Then xhcrc is the Second Team and Class League men from which promising material may be found. [88] vz ,� n r ' ‘?v. VjfA f ' Varsity Reserves HOMESTEAD High was again represented by a Varsity Reserve team, composed of all Freshmen, except for one man. The idea of having a second team is not so much to produce a team for Varsity preliminaries, as it is to develop promising material among under-classmen, as well as to furnish the Varsity with a team that will give them stiff opposition in practice sessions. Though handicapped in age, size, and experience, under Coach Campbell's tutelage, the reserves were able to win three of the five games played. Armstrong, Morgan and Blaunt played exceptionally well and much is expected from them next year. Record Munhall 20 Munhall .20 Rankin 17 Homestead 21 McKeesport 23 McKeesport 6 Lineup Armstrong Forward Morgan (Captain) Griddle Forward Center Blaunt Bair Guard Guard [89] Girls’ Varsity Championship Team ON March 8, our Homestead girls met Wilkinsburg, who represented Section I, to determine who should play the final section game. The girls played one of the fastest games of the season and at the final blow of the whistle found them- selves in the lead with a score of 26-20. On March 11, at Peabody High, the Homestead girls met McKees Rocks and played the best game of the season, which was to mean to the victors, the great honor of being the champs of the Allegheny County Independent League. McKees Rocks was representing Section III, Homestead Section II. The team not being over confident, went into the game to fight their way to victory. They not only defeated McKees Rocks but also won the Championship of the Allegheny County Independent League. For doing this, they were presented with a beautiful trophy, awarded by the Pittsburgh Press. Winning a championship by the girls, was never before done in Homestead High, and we are certainly proud of our Girls' Varsity Team. Girls' Varsity Basketball The Girl’s Varsity Basketball team has had the most successful season that ever has been known throughout the history of Homestead High School. They, in the last three years have lost but three games. Such a record is very hard to beat. The first game was lost to Swissvale in 1925, the score being 36-30. The second de- feat was in 1926; it was lost to Aspinwall in the elimination series, the score being 15-10. The third defeat, which was a hard fought battle, was lost to Munhall, the score being 32-24. This year the girls' team was entered in the Allegheny County Independent League, which was composed of three sections. Section I was represented by Wil- kinsburg, Swissvale, and Rankin; Section II by Homestead, Munhall, Braddock and Clairton; Section III by McKees Rocks, Bellevue, and Carnegie. Our Homestead Lasses conquered all games but one, thereby being given the right to represent Section 11 in the elimination scries. The first game was played on the Braddock High floor, March 8, and was a victory to Homestead. The final game was played on March 11 at Peabody High; this marked another victory and also the championship of the Allegheny County Independent League. Due to graduation, six of our champs will be taken: Elsie Arthurs, Marie Horey, Helen Chamberlain, Agnes Vcblum, Sadie Freed, and Captain Lewellyn. These girls are to be commended upon their excellent work on the basketball floor; and we hope that those who are continuing basketball work will have as much success in the future as they have had in the past. Here’s hoping for success for next year and future years for the girls who have played on the Varsity team. Homestead Homestead Scores 70- 4 29- 26. Clairton Braddock Homestead 21-14 Duquesne 24-23- Munhall 33-5 East Pittsburgh 35-33 - .. Munhall 23-12.. East Pittsburgh 41-19 Clairton 33-13 Duquesne 62-24 Braddock Homestead 38-17 Knoxville 30-21 Munhall Homestead 26-20 Wilkinsburg Homestead 31-14 McKees Rocks Total 504-246 InteR'Class Basketball GIRLS F)R the third time in the history of the school, the inter-class basketball league for girls proved successful. During these three years, Miss Lockard has accomplished a great deal in develop- ing winning teams. In view of the fact that the 9-A‘s and the Juniors tied for first place, the other teams all showed themselves to be good sports and were rather pleased to have lost to such champions. The winning teams were most deserving of all honor given them, for they had a perfect record. As a result of the work this year in the League, several new prospects for next year's varsity have been discovered. BOYS NEVER in the history of inter-class basketball at our Home- stead High School has so much interest and enthusiasm been shown for this particular branch of activity. The interest was not only on the part of the players, but from the students and faculty as well. The cup given by Mr. Eckles, our Superintendent, to the winning class team served as a big incentive to the players. The playing this year was of a higher calibre than ever before, expecial- ly after the varsity men entered the fray. The Seniors, the leaders of the League, at the end of the season, enjoyed the distinction which no other class in Homestead High has ever attained,—that of leading the inter-class League for three consecutive years. Many varsity stars have been products of these class champion teams. This proves the worth of the league, and makes apparent its fundamental purpose. [92] InteR'Class Records BOYS First Round Seniors.. Freshmen Seniors... Freshmen. Seniors.. Juniors___ Seniors..... Freshmen. Seniors... Freshmen Seniors..... Sophomores.. Seniors..... Sophomores Sophomores.. Juniors..... Seniors..... Sophomores.. Juniors..... Freshmen Juniors..... Freshmen Juniors ... Juniors..... Sophomores. 9-A......... All Stars.. Juniors.... Juniors 9-A..... Seniors..... Juniors..... All Stars .. Sophomores 9-A....... Juniors...... All Stars.. All Stars.. 21 .22 31 35 24 28 Juniors..... Sophomores Sophomores Juniors.... Freshmen ... Sophomores Second Round .24 34 .34 32 30 .22 Juniors..... Sophomores Sophomores Juniors.... Freshmen.... Juniors..... Third Round .24 Juniors 24 Freshmen 36 Seniors 36 Freshmen .24 Freshmen ...29 Juniors . . Fourth Round .28 15 30 28 30 ( 14 .10 14 .14 15 29 15 20 42 .16 .20 . 9 .18 20 15 Seniors..... Sophomores Freshmen.... Juniors..... Sophomores GIRLS All Stars Seniors..... Seniors..... Sophomores 9-A......... Seniors... Sophomores 9-B......... 9-B.. 9-A......... 9-B 9-B....... Sophomores 9-B......... Seniors_____ .17 8 12 . 6 12 24 16 17 12 21 .22 .16 .22 15 .14 22 11 .26 .21 10 27 15 23 .. 8 . 9 .10 . 3 11 .15 .13 .12 15 . 8 . 2 . 6 . 3 . 2 8 [93] BOYS CLASS TEAMS SENIORS JUNIORS FRESHMEN BOYS’ CLASS TEAMS SOPHOMORES [95] ituffi imuii GIRLS- CLASS TEAMS SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES 196] sEtSl m jl ■iT GIRLS’ CLASS TEAMS FRESHMEN A FRESHMEN B [97] Swimming Team, 1927 THE swimming team of 1927 was not quite up to the perfection of the 1926 team but it certainly did not lack any of the 1926 pep. Due to the fact that the team was so small, the meets were few. George Vallowe, the Carnegie Library Star, was the mainstay and backbone of the team. George deserves a great deal of credit for his wonderful work. He broke a record in the 220 free-style at Trees Gym pool, his time being 2:331. Ray Schaltenbrand placed in the heats but lost out in the finals. Herman Adlersberg and Oliver French put up a good fight, but their opponent’s strength proved greater than theirs. The lineup of the team is as follows: George Vallowe ..................100 and 220 free style Ray Schaltenbrand ...............100 free style and 100 back stroke Herman Adlersberg...............40 free style and 100 free style Oliver French...................40 free style and 100 free style Track and Field, 1927 AFTER a lapse of a year, Homestead was again represented by a track and field team. Though handicapped by poor material and an inadequate practice field, the Homestead cinder path men were able to run two out of three duel meets and place second in the Allegheny County meet, which comprised the cream of High School talent in the county. In the opening meet of the year, Edgewood was beaten rather handily, followed by a defeat to Wilkinsburg. Munhall, the traditional rival, furnished stiff opposi- tion, but were finally beaten in an interesting match. The letterinen are as follows: Balback Bendall Baird R. Casey Dodds O. Jones B. Jones Jenkins King Law J. Sullivan Thompson Williams Slater F. Casey, Manager [98] SENIOR GIRLS' HIKING CLUB ....Gladys Sellers Dorothy Lewellyn Leader. Pathfinder JUNIOR GIRLS' HIKING CLUB ...Margaret McGeever ...... Esther Yates Zelia Bailey, Sarah Criss ............Lois Murphy Leader............ Assistant Leader. Pathfinder........ Treasurer......... [99] [100] [102] Famous Fans This Romeo and Juliet, I'm sure that we will ne’er forget. (Hilda Giles—Bill Schaup) Who is it that we here espy? Gay Highland Mary of bright blue eye. (Mary Armstrong) Here’s Long John Silver, sure as fate, But alas, without cold Pieces of Eight. (Roland Wilson) And here the gallant Monsieur Beaucaire, Beloved of our ladies fair. (Oliver French) Ah! Mistress Trilby, here you are, Our most entrancing music star. (Mildred Dozer) Our Don Juan, you next do scan, A most intrigueing wicked man. (Henry Pearson) Gay Minnehaha, laughing maiden, Her voice with giggles ever laden. (Irene Burgess) Our Julius Catsar here you see, A man of great ambition, he. (Harold Powell) [103] MI K M 4M£S JOKES Weghorst: Father, I passed Cicero to-day. Father: Did he speak to you? Vallowe: I was a life saver last summer. O’Donnell: Really, what flavor? Miss Honess: What’s your idea on the subject? Earl Hanley: I’m sure it’s the same as yours. Mr. Barclay: Give me the definition of a watt. Joe Lewis: It’s an inquisitive pronoun. She: Was the party dead? He: Dead, why they had to bring in two corpses to liven it up. Who's bill did . Who’s lawn did What made.... How much did On whom did . Who lent.... Whose shirt did Whom did..... What did.... Chester, Pa.? St. Louis, Mo.? La Salle, 111.? Columbus, O ? Florence, Cal.? Jackson, Tenn.? Tacoma, Wash.? Natchez, Miss.? Emporia, Kan.? Mr. Kemerer: Name a way to preserve meat. Oliver French: Put it on ice. Mr. Kemerer: What do we call that? Oliver French: Isolation. Mason: (rushing into library) I want Cesar’s life. Miss O’Brien: Sorry, but Brutus beat you to it. Mr. Barclay: Why did they build Brown's bridge? Pat Cannon: To keep the sun out of the fish’s eyes. [105] R£ zitt(vns$ [1061 [107] W8K rttnntt Busiifss sal) HoncsT ?■ mmm mm gSMiggi [109] illii fKKmmmmmmmmmmmmm HALF BROS. % ‘Happy Home Furnishers” 120-122 EAST EIGHTH AVE, HOMESTEAD, PA. Furnishing ‘Dependable Home Furniture for Over a Quarter of a Century. The Women’s Shop Second Floor Exclusive and Inexpensive The Wife-Saving Dep t Easy” and “Voss Electric Washers Ready-to-Wear Apparel Hoover” Electric Sweepers Women, Misses and Children [110] A Better Hat Less to Pay Muldowney’s Millinery 310 EIGHTH AVE. STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! Waiter: How did you find your steak, sir? Bill King: Oh, I just moved a piece of potato, and there it was. WHAT! Dear Folks: Joe Lewis, our Senior soprano, had a job on a bakery truck this season. One Saturday, Joe was held up and robbed of four loaves of bread. Joe immediately notified the police and after an investigation, the police concluded that it was some poor man who needed the dough. After the robbery, Joe still had the crust to keep his job. SAFETY FIRST Cop: What do you mean by going seventy miles an hour? Nuss: Well officer, my brakes won't work and I’m trying to get home before I have an accident. Quality and Service Phone HO-9468 O’DONNELL’S FISH MARKET FISH OYSTERS EGGS TEA POULTRY COFFEE 118 E. Eighth Avenue, Homestead Next Door to Half Bros. JOHNSTON The Florist 3? ‘ SAY IT WITH FLOWERS’ ♦«♦«♦«If [ill] lilii BUSIS DRUG CO Compliments HOMESTEAD S LEADING Cut Rate Drug Store VAN SCIVER’S Homestead A large line of High Pressure Valves recognised for their Supreme Service on all exacting High-Pressure duty. Hydraulic Operating Valves Homestead-Protected Seat Homestead Quarter Turn Valves Hovalco-Blowoff Valves Homestead Valve Manufacturing HOMESTEAD, PA BOOK’S SHOES KRELL KRAUSE 138 E. EIGHTH AVE. The Store of Quality For the entire family Prices to suit all See Us for Your Next Suit. 220 E. EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD, PA. Men's and Young Men’s [112] (Compliments nf H. N. LELAND iFtsluu i tudtn f j 339 Eant lEtrjlftlj Aartuie P?anr 2309-� [113] SIS mgm. :: ini MM ;. - SEE McCONEGLY’S FOR School Supplies, Stationery Magazines Kodaks and Sporting Goods cjMen’s Wear SUITS MADE TO MEASURE Boys’ Suits Knox Hats and Caps Shirts Neckwear Collars Hosiery Union Suits Sweaters Ladies’ Holeproof Hosiery J. C. PARKER CO. 231 East Eighth Avenue - - - HOMESTEAD, PA. [H4] Powell: There are several things I can always count on. Weprich: What are they? Powell: My fingers. Reed (in hat store): Will you allow anything on my old hat? Clerk: We’ll allow you to keep it. SAVE WITH SAFETY H Cuts the Price DRUGS % 311 8th Ave. Homestead QUALITY SATISFIES 1895 to 1927 Since the time your Mother and Dad looked like this, we have been supplying quality Dry Goods to satisfied customers. Make this your store home, and you’ll be one more SATISFIED CUSTOMER JOHN FORBES SON Quality First Veney: Do you understand French? Johnston: Yes. Veney: What does ’’Je ne sais pas” mean? Johnston: I don't know. Veney: I knew you could do it. Miss Honess: What makes you think so slowly? Brickner: I exercised my brain so much that it became muscle bound. [115] V? V; GABRIEL SNUBBERS FOR ALL CARS Tel. HOMESTEAD 1487 VEEDOL OIL AND GREASE NUSS BROTHERS HUDSON SUPER-SIX AND ESSEX MOTOR CARS HARLEY-DAVID SON MOTORCYCLES 221-225 WEST EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD, PENNA. New Peaks in Power, Speed, and Safety VISIT OUR BOWLING ALLEYS Best equipped and most modern in Pennsylvania Eleven Alleys all equipped with the latest improved Simplex Pin Spotters [116] Men of Vision of ideas—were responsible for most of the benefits which humanity enjoys! And all of these men made intelli- gent use of some good bank. All business is built on credit—and every man and business must earn the right to receive credit. Start to build your credit. SAVE FIRST! The successful saver can de- velop his ideas—and his bank will help him if his ideas are sound. Monongahela Trust Company HOMESTEAD, PA. Security First Mon Trust Those With Whom You Deal ask your bank reference first—and judge you by it. Just as you are judged by your bank, so the FIRST NATION- AL BANK is judged by the business houses which it numbers among its patrons. It is proud of them, and it believes that you will be glad to be of their company. National Bank Safety, and the breadth of service which FEDERAL RESERVE MEMBERSHIP makes pos- sible—these we place at your com- mand. First National Bank of Homestead Oldest Bank in Homestead JAMES C. KUHN SUCCESSOR TO Homestead Realty Co. Real Estate Fire Insurance 130 EAST EIGHTH AVE. HOMESTEAD, PA. Phone—HOlOOl Say it with Flowers The Gift with a Soul ELICKER AND STRONG FLORISTS NEW LOCATION 328 EAST EIGHTH AVE. HOMESTEAD, PA. Phone—1775-Scorc Phone—1613-Rcsidence CVCoLocy sez: IT ALL DEPENDS-OM WHAT S IN YOUP. TOP STORY THAT GOVERNS YOUR RISB TO THE. TOPS. Peterman Motor Sales, Inc. 243-245 WEST EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD. PA. 'S3Z [118] Bright Freshman: I'll bet I know where you got that ring. Dignified Senior: Where? Bright Freshman: On your finger. Ruth: You are really good looking, but please take your goggles off. Walter Reed: Who? Me? Why, I don't have any goggles on. BUSINESS—The modern profession to which young men and women are turning Training in the right school is the right route. Don’t guess about the school: in- vestigate, visit and ask questions about experience, personnel, stability, re- sponsibility, housing, employment, teachers, course content, textbooks, and sociability. Duff's Iron City College 424 DUQUESNE WAY PITTSBURGH, PA. Here training for business is not a theory, but a practical accomplishment Fallon (in restaurant): How was this steak cooked? Waiter: Smothered in onions. Fallon: Well, it sure died hard. O'Donnell: Say, waiter, there’s a fly in my coffee. Waiter: That’s all right, it won't drink much. [119] BLUE GOOSE CONFECTIONERY 7th and ANN STREET £Most Popular Ice Qream Parlor in Tcrwn HOMESTEAD, PA. PITT’S Exclusive Women’s Wear NEBO BROTHERS DEALERS IN Hardware, Cutlery, Paints, House Furnishing Goods, Oils and Glass 324 Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. Phone—Homestead 0970 STIRLING MOORE MANUFACTURERS OF Fine Furniture, Quality Awnings, Auto Trimmings Office and Show Room 128 EAST EIGHTH AVENUE Compliments Keystone Ornamental Iron Company Compliments of DR. H. BLITZSTEIN Compliments L. M. FEATH 5l ewsdealer Compliments of Homestead Monument Works 118 W. EIGHTH AVE. HOMESTEAD, PA. |M|k«l|tf |k4| [120] PHONE HOMESTEAD 2600 SPRUCE UP AMMERMAN AND HAWS CLEANERS . DYERS HOMESTEAD, PA. BRANCH OFFICE 810 AMITY STREET MAIN OFFICE . WORKS 232-234 SECOND AVENUE King: Weren’t you good enough to make the team, Eggs? Mehaffey: Sure, but Coach wanted some one to see the plays from the bench, so I volunteered. Bullion: What's the score? Weghorst: Nothing-Nothing—Last quarter. Bullion: That's fine, I'm glad I haven't missed anything. Mr. Kemerer: Define a transparent object. Lawley: Something you can see through Mr. Kemerer: Give an example. Lawley: A doughnut. Lee Thomas: What is the cause of falling? Mr. Fix: Gravity. Berger is going to take a yard stick to bed with him to see how long he sleeps. Compliments STAHL’S Amusement Company Compliments BUKES Confectionery Co. 8th AVENUE HOMESTEAD, PA. [121] mmm Phone: HO-2423-J Homestead Printing Co. PRINTERS AND STATIONERS RELIEF PRINTING 219 EAST NINTH AVE. HOMESTEAD, PA. Steel City Acceptance Corporation REAL ESTATE INSURANCE INVESTMENTS NOTARY PUBLIC Also the office of the Amity Building Loan Association 816 ANN STREET HOMESTEAD, PA. NO SHELL FRAMES! v-r White Gold spectacle frames are Y surely taking their place. W Why not be up to the minute? Call 1756-J SUMMERSGILL Optometrist 308 EIGHTH AVENUE. nil Teacher: Take four out of five, James. What do you have? Rowlands: Ford coupes. Student: Do you wait on candy? Clerk: No, I wait on the customers. Student: No you don't; they wait on you. Phone Homestead 0986 Capital Bowling Alleys Sam Brown, Prop. 12 Perfect Alleys 12 325-331 EAST EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD. PA. Compliments of BEN LITTLE It’s FUN to Enamel A few minutes with • brush,and you can renew old furniture, enamel a dingy floor, refinish old woodwork, and really beautify your home. It s fun to enamel. Use Sargent Floor and Furniture Enamel. It's better. SARGENT furniture ENAMEL NEFF'S PAINT GLASS 318 EAST EIGHTH AVENUE Phone Homestead 0686 Jack: Can anyone tell me how iron was discovered? Tom: Oh, I heard my father say that they smelt it. Father: So the teacher caught you using a bad word and punished you? Son: Yes, and she asked me where I learned it. Father: What did you tell her? Son: Well, I didn't want to give you away, Father, so I blamed it on the parrot. ■ ► i [123] fi ITTSBURGH RINTING COMPANY 530-534 Fernando Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 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'•QUALITY ABOVE ALL HERFF-JONES COMPANY DESIGNERS MANUFACTURERS OF School and College Jewelry INDIANAPOLIS OFFICIAL JEWELERS TO HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL Cliff J. Ryan, Pittsburgh Representative. Hazel 7032 [126] ,-) one Our ftfciT dt ■ite tune Otviu 'H.iKtrs' [127] Autographs [129] 10? ■J? 89 ■ X ' C