University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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JOHN STINSON AUSTIN, AAM, Greenville, Pa. Greenville High School. Thiel College. I'ltt Hand. Like the snail, he is slow but sure. Came to Pitt through tln influence of ‘'Cinders'' Ashe, and ihe Pitt Hand surely benefited, for J. S. is a peach of a musician. Has the distinction of being the most prodigious cater es taut. There “ain’t no I cavin’s’ when Ike’s around. Favorite dish— everything. HARRY LEONARD BAER, AH, Pinleyville, Pa. Pittsburgh High School. Class Football. Varsity Track Squad. Harry doesn’t get excited, is calm at all times, except in the quizzes '—he thinks of what he should have said after class. He is very congenial, always wili ng to lend a helping hand—especially when JawtT’ is selling pins. His only failing is dancing and at that he's a Baer CHARLES W. BETHUNE, X2X, Wilkinsburg, Pa. Jeannette High School. Class Football. Y. M. C. A. Has relatives in the undertaking business, so Chuck is studying to be a Doctor. Looks like collusion. Seems uninteresting until you become acquainted with him—then look out! lie'll (the apostrophe's there) worst you in a verbal parley every time. Specialises in pink teas a la automobile. ANTONIO BIANCO, Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh High School. Cap and Gown. Italian Club. Spaghett.” 'The jollies! Dutchman (?) of them all. Likes bananas but is fondest of Olive (the sweet, not pickled kind). Revealed to lit hies class that some people live despite the doctor's treatment. The rate of mortality is bound to increase when ‘Tony is turned loose on the defenseless public with his M. D. degree. 25

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RICHARD WILLIAM AHLERS, AA, Pittsburgh, Pa. Allegheny High School. Civic Club. Woods Run Polytechnic Institute.Menorah Society. Sporting Editor 1915 Owl. Dick used to be a student until he fell in love. Bought 1 diamond ring and gave it away. Nozv he rides past the cemetery. .1 true Sporting Editor—carries a cane on cold days. Intends to become a lawyer, but will not make his million until each burlesque company carries o solicitor. Sever fails to help a friend and will stake hint to his last bit. WILLIAM FRIES ARRAS, Coraopolis, Pa. Coruopolis High School. Glee Club. Class Baseball (1). Varsity Baseball (1). Bill ivasn’t in the Class Eight. But maybe itis ankle was actually sprained. Quiet and unassuming. This probably accounts for his staying out of the Junior-Senior football game. Self-appointed proofreader of Junior an He ups. He hails from Coraopolis. What 'worse could be said? RALPH J. ASKIN, «M 2, Wilmerding, Pa. Union High School. Y. M. C. A. Student Senate. SI wash Club. I’lll Weekly. Varsity Basket Ball. Track Squad. Class Baseball. Class Basket Ball. Class Football. An important Pitt man who wears his honors well. Ralph came to Pitt for many reasons, so he tells us, but he has never mentioned the co-educational feature while thus speaking—the Biology lab speaks for itself, lie just missed that quarantine. 24

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GRETCHEN BALDWIN BUSKE, 1I0N, Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh Central High School. Y. V. C. A. Pitkin Club. College Choir. Violently opposed to woman suffrage—with emphasis on the adverb. Skilled in writing booklets on household management. We expect great things from Grctchen since we saw her executive ability in the campaign for that three million. Had more I'rcshie Boys working for her than any other Co-ed. ELLA COHEN. H2T. Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh High School. Women’s Activities. Ever smiling cheerily to all persons ‘whom she meets, Likes to help a friend where’er she can. Loves to set the heart awliirl of every boy she greets. Always on the lookout for a man. Ouch! WILLIS J. COLBERT, Jeannette, Pa. Jeannette High School. “Isn’t that right. Squire?’’ Always proves his assertions by appealing to one of his fellow citizens. ' Perce” is not appreciated. He and Gibby” love to irgue on the current topics of the day. Isn't fat enough to grease a Pair of spectacles. HARRISON DAVIDSON, Center, Pa. Verona High School. A real wonder. Actually insisted up in paying his Oivl assessment without compulsion brine exercised by our ultra-persuasive Business Manager. Would make an excellent train announcer—nobody understands what he says.