State College High School - Maroon and Gray Yearbook (State College, PA)

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Lydia Lucretia Way Luke” College Prep. Course Patriotic League “Luke” is the source of inexhaustible news of current events of High School and College students. One of Lucretia s favorite diversions is driving to Stormstown across the famous tract of land known as the Barrens” preferably with gallant Penn State Sophomores as guides. These trips are prompted by her great love of nature and the out-of-doors. Lucretia says she diets, and takes an hour of exercise each morning with ‘Indian ( lubs, but we are inclined to doubt it. She is a good steady girl and we are sure she will “hold down” a good position whatever it may be. “As firm as faith.” Lester Minnich “Dutch” “Alfalfa” College Prep. Course Base Ball (2) (3) (4). When you see a little, sawed-off individual, wending his weary way toward the old “Academy,” and wearing a grin that doesn’t wear off,—that’s “Dutch”, He is another one who pre- ferred TN to '17. “Alfalfa” is a mighty clever little ball player and usually leads the batting list. Minnich s ability to grow a crop on his lower jaw makes him deserving of his second nick- name. A good scout, and as Proxy's right hand man we pre- dict for him a big success. “Men are hut children of a larger growth.' Grace Stevens Commercial Course Grace is one of the girls who has spent all four years within the walls of S. C. H. S. She could tell you the history of the en- tire class if she had a mind to. We are glad she is not much of a talker or she might tell “tales out of school”. If you see a head of black hair bent over a book, it’s Grace, but don’t be too sure she’s studying, for you might be deceived. “The only rose without thorns is friendship.

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I .oleta Mae Cohl “Leta” College Prep. Course V. W. C. A. Leta” lives here in the winter but she spends her summers in the village of Pleasant Gap nestled at the foot of the mountain thus putting the State Penn between Old College High and her- self. She is a diligent student and commands the respect and admiration of all the boys and girls. We know that she will make a dependable Stenog. “Her voice was never heard. Wayne Merton Breisch College Prep. Course “Ah! I got ’em all. They’re easy!” That is usually the salutation of the large, handsome, Gentleman on my right. (Ain't he dignified lookin’?) Wayne is a new arrival among us this year, and his ability to bluff the Profs and get away with it has found for him a niche in old S. C. H.S. Breisch's chief de- light is trying to overwork the post man. He has already worn out two, and the third is getting bowlegged carrying those pink envelopes from---------(censored). A good scout and a warm friend, we wish you success old boy. “Man must have something higher than himself to think of. Mary Catahrine Watt College Prep. Course “Well you know how it is,” was Mary’s greeting when she came to us from Pine Grove last fall and she has been repeating it ever since. Mary has actually been accused of speeding when giving three minute talks in English, and we all hold our breath so that she may have the full benefit of all the air in the room. When Mary begins to tell about the dance she has been to the right before you may just as well sit back and listen for she will give all the details even though you haven’t time to hear them. Her future is undecided, but we hope that she will always be able to have her say. “Another flood of words a very torrent.

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Edgar Frederick Brouse “Fritz” “Fred” College Prep. Course This under-study of “Barney Oldfield” blew in on us early last fall from the wilds of Boalsburg, and has been here ever since. He is a good student—so long as he is not called on to recite. He is a strong aspirant to adorn the first sack, for this season. Rather a quiet chap but a friend well worth having. Here s to your health and the best of luck, whatever your mission in life. “The mould of a man's future is in his own hand.' Edith Florence Goddard “Jersey” Commercial Course This bit of ‘effervescence’ came to us in the second semester of her Sophomore year. She began by asking for the girls dressing room so that she could powder her nose. She has kept us laughing ever since and we could not get along without her. She is the embodiment of perpetual motion—especially when giving a three minute talk. She is so good natured that some of the boys are nearly always teasing her, and she is always in for a good time. We wish you the best success as a Stenographer. “A light heart lives long.” Francis Marion Musser Rupp Guss” “Ape” “Darwin” “Mus-er-up” College Prep. Course Vice Pres. Class (2) (4). Inner Circle (3) (4). Orchestra (2). Omega Phi. Class Reporter (2). “Guss” has gained fame chiefly as a student (?), a musician and as champion lady's man, “Ape’s” ability to get away with a bluff, especially in English, is chiefly responsible for his repu- tation as a student. His favorite expression is, “Oh I studied the wrong lesson , but we have yet to see him studying. A good scout, and we wish him luck as a Land Scape Gardener. “Oh Reason, when will thy long minority expire.”