Upper Darby High School - Oak Yearbook (Upper Darby, PA)

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U P I - D A H 21 GEORGE DOUGLAS “Jerry” Here's Jerry, the future accountant of our class, and one of the few boys who made life worth while for the girls in 212. Although Jerry has never stood on the Assembly platform and declaimed for our benefit, there are those who say he can talk enough when he gets started. Quiet, unassuming, but dili- gent, he has made a place for himself in our esteem, and so we are glad to present him to you as just, “good, old Jerry.” Scholastic—Monitor (4). Athletic—Cross-country (2). ROBERT DOWLING “Bunnie” We now come to Robert Dowling, the “Frank Briggs” of onr class. The name Bunnie has appeared on almost every one of our dance floaters, —you know their quality. Apart from being a cartoonist Bunnie has experience on the football and baseball field, to say nothing of his splendid acting in the Sophomore Class Play. Bun, it may be said, is a boy who knows when to speak and when to refrain from speaking, and, this together with his good sportsmanship, gives us a chap worth knowing. Scholastic—Sophomore Play; Monitor: Tribunal; Junior and Senior Upl-Dah Stag. Athletics—Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4); Football (3). DONALD ELTON “Don” We have with us none other than Donald Rlton, the world famous banjo player. Don would rather play than eat. so he says, but some of us have seen him eat. He came to us in his junior year from Commercial High in Brooklyn, and his ready smile soon won his way among us. Don is not a Jumbo but he sure has a big heart; he will do anything in the world for you or break his neck trying. Now, girls, you see what kind of a chap we have in our class; so take your chances and try and get this bashful classmate. Scholastic—Monitor (4). Committees—Dance (4); Christmas Party. JOHN ESBIN “Epstien” Epsticn, a fair name, imported from the southern extremity of Phila., is always accompanied by a long shadow with a string bean effect. Johnny is the father of U. D’s, giraffe family. For genuine good nature he’s hard to beat and he is just as hard to beat in soccer, baseball and basketball. Did you every try to kid Long John and sec that billikin grin you get for an answer? There arc some who say John misses the last car from Drexel Hill every now and then and others who say he keeps a regular date book. Athletics—Soccer (2, 3, 4); Basketball (2, 3, 4); Base- ball (2. 3. 4).

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20 U P I - D A H HOWARD B. CATES “Giraffe” It cost real money to have this “bird’s” picture taken. He is only six feet one in his hare feet.—and some feet at that. Its all right, Howard, Edith says she likes your height; it will come in handy hanging curtains some day. Cates is a real star in athletics. He shines in soccer, basketball, and baseball and at the same time steers clear of red marks. A good fellow, a tireless worker and a clever opponent.— who is there who claims more! His many friends and class mates will always remember him. Scholastic—Debating Team: Operetta (4). Committee—Dance (2. 3. 4). Athletic—Soccer (1. 2. 3. 4); Basketball (2, 3. 4): Base- ball (1. 2. 3. 4.). RUTH CHRISTINE “Ruthie” Ruth is one of the most consistently cheerful girls in the Senior Class. No matter when, or why. or how. she always wears a smile. We might attribute this to the fact that her hair never comes out of curl, even on the rainiest day hut then again, maybe a certain tall young man in a certain military academy not far away has something to do with it. Speaking of military academies. Ruth certainly has excited the envy of the Senior girls by wearing that wide leather belt with the P. M. C. buckle. Never mind. Ruth the class of ’25 will remember you as a happy companion and a mighty good sport. Scholastic—Alumni Asso. Entertainment. Committees—Junior Senior Reception. MARY P. COX “Giggles” Laughter! Giggles! Here comes Mary. No one need worry trying to think how she received her nickname. Giggles. Look at her. That expression tells every thing, and you can sec she is full of fun. Mary came to us from Ridley Park in our Junior year and has been a “live-wire” ever since. If you want to know anything about Media High School, especially boy’s basketball and baseball, ask Mary, she knows. Scholastic—Health Pageant. Committees—Usher at Junior Play. Athletic—A. A. Ticket Committee. JOHN J. DEAL “Jack” Here’s Captain Deal, circumnavigator of the glorious realm of sportland. A fighting boy he is whether it be on field, court or diamond. His constant pranks keep the school in mirth and the faculty in distress but no one seems to mind about that. About four years ago this wiry lad got stranded on the lovely isle of Rosalie and the experts claim all hope of rescue is useless. While Jack was out West last summer, he discovered that bungalows can be bought as low as one dollar down and five cents a month. All this looks serious but it is really old time stuff. Committee—Christmas Basket (4). Athletic—Soccer (2. 3. 4); Capt. (3); Basketball (4): Baseball (2. 3. 4.).

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22 U P I - D A H MARY FIELDING Mary is another occupant of Home Room 103 and here she exhibits her cheerful smiling countenance, but perhaps her wide smile is due to the two dimples that appear when she laughs. One of Mary’s characteristics is the way she stands up in class and says just what she thinks, usually to the great amuse- ment of all of us. At least her ideas are original. Seriously though. Mary is a mighty good friend and she’s always ready to lend a helping hand, whether it be in Latin, or in selling tickets for school activities. Scholastic—Debating (4); Record Stuff (4). Committees—Flower (1. 2. 3. 4); Play (2); Class Flower (4); Christmas Cheer (1, 2, 3. 4). EULA FONDERSMITH “U” In 1922 our class welcomed another member to it’s ranks from Philadelphia High School for Girls. Hula came as a sophomore and entered the Com- mercial work. Of course we do not have to say that she worked very hard. Evidence of that, we have seen in the Upi-Dah this past year. We understand that Hula is going to be “Somebody’s Stcnog.” If she works in that position as she has done on the Upi-Dah Staff, we know she will succeed. Scholastic—Upi-Dah (4). KATHRYN FREER Cassy” “Got anything to eat?” Yes. Cassy, we all come to your rescue, but why wont you show some results of the food we share with you? Our very slim friend should have a First Aid kit to carry around with her because she is constantly breaking some bone or getting a black eye. You are a good fighter, old top. and it would be hard for '25 to do without you. Scholastic—Fashion Show (1). Athletics—Class Basketball (3); Track (2): Girls Inter- Suburban Meet (3). GORDON GEIGER Here is the living example of Berks County industry and thrift. Completing his first two years of work in a small high school, the adjustment upon entering Upper Darby was not easy. It is a tribute to Gordon’s fine qualities that he has overcome handicaps such as most of us have never had, and is graduating with the Class of '25. It takes all sorts of people to make a class, but it has often been a good thing, and a decided relief to encounter Gordon's quiet persistence and unassuming attitude. Nor is he with- out his sense of humor. We predict that whatever Gordon does upon leaving Upper Darby will be well done.