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

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1927 volume:

iFnrrumrii The tales of chivalry and knight- hood are a glorious reminder of the older days when all was a gleaming romance. We have all dreamed of those wondrous times and have wished to go back, if only for a little while, to the days of gallantry. Yet, even in this modern day, we, of the Class of 1927, are now going forth on a quest as hazardous, as wonderful as any of those of yesterday. As we prepare to leave this castle and stronghold on our long journey, we have halted our march for the moment to leave this— a final record of all we have done and held dear during our years in Upper Darby High School. 2 UPI-DAH Itpprr Darhit ffityh rluml iJujmu What is this which morning sunlight Gilds with golden beams? ’Tis our Upper Darby High School, Castle of our dreams. Chorus Raise the chorus, keep it ringing Loud her praises tell. Hail to thee, beloved High School! Hail to thee, .all hail! Eager faces, bright and joyous Greet thee, day by day. Hastening toward thy halls of learning Sing the joyous lay. iMiratUni As a material recognition of their leadership and inspiration, we, the Class of 1927, dedicate this Record Book to our friends and advisers, Elizabeth Schellinger Douglass and Charles H. Morris. 4 U P I - D A H ELIZABETH SCHELLINGER DOUGLASS “Be strong! We are not here to play, to dream, to drift, We have hard work to do and loads to lift. Shun not the struggle, face it; ’Tis God's gift. Be strong!” The world sends to you this challenge. May power be given you to meet that challenge, valiantly and well. My wish for every one of you is a life full of work, play and dreams, and success worthy of your best effort. Sincerely, ELIZABETH SCHELLINGER DOUGLASS. U P I - D A H 5 CHARLES H. MORRIS Dear Friends: When asked four years ago by our late superintendent to accept the position as one of your class advisors, 1 felt that an honor had been accorded me. Tonight, as you and I both look back to those freshmen days, 1 still esteem my association with you a privilege. We have had our trials and our moments of joy together. Always I have watched in your lives the establishing of Upper Darby traits of character. 1 am happy to see how much you have grown toward manhood and womanhood. You are setting forth from the halls of your Alma Mater. Some will imme- diately enter into life’s activities. Others will go on in school life and prepare still further for their special work. Wherever you are. remember constantly that your school maintains its interest in you and cherishes the highest hopes for your success. In times of stress accept this as your personal responsibility, and may it urge you onward. In times of joy. remember we would gladly share it with you. In this, my last word to you as the Class of 1927, I can only hold up once more the ideals for which our Purple and Gold and our Red and Blue shall always stand. With this, 1 hid you godspeed. Sincerely your friend, CHARLES H. MORRIS. 6 U P I - D A H SUPERINTENDENT WILLIAM C. SAMPSON To the Seniors: High school days ill soon be a memory. We hope, in future years, that you may look back upon experiences in the Upper Darby High School as the most pleasant in your lives. You are about to enter a new life. Face it with courage and noble purpose and you will find joy and peace; give of yourself in service to others and the greatest happiness will come to you; measure your success in spiritual achievement rather than in material gain. May your life be crowned with success and may the ideals of Upper Darby High School guide you in all your years. WM. C. SAMPSON. 8 U P I - D A H iFantltij John H. Tyson, Principal Elisabeth D. Turner, Librarian Mary Swartzlander, Assistant Librarian Mary L. Lukens, Educational Measurements Edith Gaukrodger M. Evelyn Arnold M. Elizabeth Barnes Wayne R. Boyd Wallace C. Savage John S. Billingslea Warren A. Brosius Lillian E. Bock THOMAS J. Milne Hleln H. Babson Sara I. Richards McKinley H. Stevens Saville E. Crowther Mary A. Taylor Charlotte S. Chris man E. Lucile Noble Helen D. Sullivan Florence M. Ci.egg David I). M. Haupt Lydia J. Foster Florence I. Haines A. Harold Mancill Herbert S. Herzog Ida M. Trego English Helen M. Ferree Zita E. Mallon Elizabeth Morley Charles H. Morris History John T. Gram ley C H ARLES W. HoLM ES Margaret P. McCandless Mathematics John L. Diehl Donald D. MacDonald Commercial Department Margaret M. Bache Benjamin M. Briggs Science Karl F. Oerlein Elizabeth N. Patterson French Latin Elizabeth S. Douglass Spanish Art Music Household Arts Manual Arts Helen L. Ross F rances E. Wei m er Merle I. Koch Margt. N. Yerkes, Dramatics Lester W. Nelson Alice W. Verlenden Grace W. Robertson Stanley F. Tnvoes J. Frank Dame Fred G. Forsgard Wilfred I.. Symons Vaughn K. Smith E M M A Sr M M E R FI ELD Marion Fischler Marion G. Sieber Elizabeth Goodall Mildred H. Sproul Marion Ewing Dengler M. Gertrude Berry Blanche E. Borst George W. Hoe h ler William M. Gearhart, Jr. Physical Training Carroll Evans Jennie R. Fry School Nurse Alma G. Wolstenholme Clyde R. THE FACULTY (Jhr iCifr auft Murk of if. fH. fflrnftntljall ENDERSON M. MENDENHALL ,the son of Lydia Mer- rick and the late Townsend Mendenhall, was born in Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, July 19, 1885. He was educated in the schools of Kennett Township and at the West Chester State Normal School, where he was graduated in June, 1904. In September, 1910, Mr. Mendenhall came to Upper Darby Town- ship, where as principal of the high school, and later as superintendent of schools In this rapidly growing district, he served his community faithfully and devotedly for sixteen years. With a far-seeing vision, he met and solved the two-fold problem of increasing his school equip- ment to keep pace with a phenomenal growth in his township and of keeping abreast of the best educational thought and progress. Always he sought the best of the new things for his schools. And then, when his fondest dreams for his school system were becoming realities, when he had become known throughout tiie country and the state by his work, when he had become loved in the smallest home in his community, Death called. The news of his sudden death on Saturday afternoon, September 18. came as a cloud over a sunbright sky, and, spreading rapidly through the district, left its shadows in saddened hearts. On the evening before he was buried, his home was opened to those who wished to spend one last, short moment beside him. He lay in a room filled with flowers, while for hours the people to whom he had endeared himself passed by in an almost endless line. And on Wednesday, while his body was being laid to rest in a restful, shady spot in Arlington Cemetery, near the school he loved so well, the auditorium of the High School was filled with a silent, saddened audience, who. in the halls that seemed almost permeated with his personality, listened to words of tribute to their leader and friend. Surely, he had gone down “as a lordly cedar, green with boughs,” and surely, his going had “left a lonesome spot against the sky.” To the boys and girls of Upper Darby who were privileged to come into contact with him, he has bequeathed a priceless heritage in encouragement, inspiration, and uplifting, ennobling influence. He is enthroned in this multitude of loving hearts. Sowing richly of sym- pathy, interest, helpfulness and love, he reaped richly in the affection of the young people of Upper Darby. A group of loyal, devoted alumni his passing while they pledge themselves to cherish their school all the more dearly for his sake. H ,-ama Cj.gili an ifl. iHrntonliaU Man says he died; God says he lives, And, living on in wisdom all too great To be revealed to mortal mind, he still Keeps watch and still, in kind and loving care. His chief concern is for our growth and us. And we, at first made helpless at the thought That we should miss his presence near, his smile, And many acts of thoughtful kindness that All served to make our work seem light,—we now Must turn to work again, to do the things He planned, with high resolve to “Carry on!” His grave a source of comfort near and dear His memory a gauge to test our work. Dear God, send strength to bear our sorrow while We humbly pray, “Thy will be done!” Z. E. M. September 22. 1926 12 U P I - D A H (ElaHfi Organization FRESHMAN YEAR—1923-24 President.. • •........................Earl Gott Vice-President.................... Robert Hodges Secretary..................................Eleanor Guth Treasurer....................................Alice Marsh SOPHOMORE YEAR—1924-25 President...................... Charles Leavitt Vice-President..................William Applegate Secretary..........Eleanor Guth, Viola Johnson Treasurer....................................Alice Marsh JUNIOR YEAR—1925-26 President...........................Charles Leavitt Vice-President......................William Lott Secretary...........................Viola Jdhnson Treasurer.............................Alice Marsh SENIOR YEAR—1926-27 President................................Charles Leavitt Vice-President............................George McCrea Secretary..........................Viola Johnson Treasurer..........................Alice Marsh Colors Red and Blue Flower Red Rose MOTTO: Find a Way or Make One” 14 U P I - D A H ALICE MARION ANDRASSY ‘'Scraps” Folcroft Big black eyes, black hair, two adorable dimples and a ready smile—that’s Alice. Her smile has won many friends for her during the three years she has been with us. This little lady is quite studious. She has completed her high school career in three years! Shorthand and typing are favorites with Alice, and we know that next year somebody is going to get an A-l stenog. Then, too, Alice is one of our most promising musicians. Happiness, Alice, in what- ever you do! Dramus Club (3, 4); Orchestra (3, 4). WILLIAM PERQUETTE APPLEGATE “Dinge” Kirklyn Affable Dinge and his rubber smile is the possessor of that striking popular appeal called personality. His uncanny ability to turn a classroom into chaos is a lesson in sagacity and genius. His versatile ability in athletics has won for him the coveted letter in three sports. Dinge has been our class weather barometer—when it rained he stayed home, and if it looked like rain, he waited until it did. His technique in all things, however, makes us look for big things from Bill in the future. Vice-President (2); Hi-Y (4); Soccer (3, 4); Basketball (4); Base- WM. RUSSEL B. ATCHINSON “Rus” Sharon Hill The only thing we have against Rus is that he hails from Sharon Hill. But kidding aside, Sharon Hill shouid be proud to claim him. Is he a real Upper Darbyite? Don’t make us laugh. This year he did his bit to make the senior play a success. 'Way back in ’25, before he took a vacation to Florida for the following winter. Rus grabbed a silver medal for his pole-vaulting proficiency. Rus sayeth that his hobby is study—believe it or don’t. The boy friend pictured here is the possessor of a loud smile which has cheered us all times innumerable. Rus has always been a real sup- porter of Upper Darby and ’27. That’s not extraordinary, but it’s mightv true! Tribunal (1); Play (4); Class Basketball (1); Soccer (1. 4); Track (1, 4). Committees—Christmas Basket (2. 4), Color (1). HOWARD BALDWIN “Baldy” East Lansdowne The gentleman from East Lansdowne, we next introduce. A tromboner who can trombone, or. if you like it better, a musician who can music. Bands, orchestra, jazz aggregations, organizations uncounted share in Baldy’s talents, and there’s plenty to spare. Back last year Mr. Baldwin was seen in the role of football man- ager, and here he managed well indeed. True, this beau of Lans- downe docs almost everything, and most astonishing he does it in a manner to be proud of. With which we say farewell to Baldy. Orchestra (2, 3, 4); Football Manager (3); Dramus Club (3. 4). WARREN E. BALDWIN “Balder” Highland Park Good-natured—that’s Warren. A ready wit, a warm smile, and an encouraging word. ’27 has been indeed fortunate in having this member who for the last five years has taken active interest in class activities such as student government, class basketball, and senior play. Incidentally we hear Warren has no mean ability as a pianist—playing in a number of local orchestras. Warren has thus far been unimpressed by feminine pulchritude, but when he falls— well, you know! We wish him all sorts of luck at the College ol Osteopathy. Tribunal (2); Play (4); Class Basketball (4). U P I - D A H 15 ETHEL RUTH BARGER “Baja” Drexel Hill Ethel became one of us in our sophomore year. Ever since then she has been one of our most energetic workers. In fact, we could usually find her working in one of two places, either busily pounding the Underwood keys in the typing room or working in the Operetta. By the way, did you see her in that musical masterpiece? If you didn’t, you certainly missed it. Baja has been a great help to every- one, and we know that she will attain fame and fortune in her future tasks. Operetta (3, 4). THORMOD BASSOE, Jr. “Con” Essington Concrete is Thormod’s most popular nickname. He once lived in Connecticut and was nicknamed “Con.” which later changed to “Concrete Con has been on the track team the last two years, and has indulged in tennis, too. We won’t forget his battle against Syd Peters in one of the tournaments. He is the dashing quarter- back of the Essington Athletic Club. Not only is Con a great athlete but also a heart-breaker. If you want to see him blush just say “Thelma.” You ought to ask him why he intentionally misses the street car at Folsom. Track (3. 4); Tennis. CLAYTON BAUERLE “Bud” Bywood Bud came to Upper Darby from Northeast High, entering here in the junior class. It was here that he found himself participating in football, basketball, and track. Off the fields of battle, too. Bud has been a big man. His imposing mien as monitor and clever ideas for the senior party helped make these other activities suc- cessful. Bud is a quiet fellow and refuses to let anybody know anything about him. We don’t know the reason, but we do know he is bashful around the girls. Bud’s motto seems to be. “Be funny and you get to be a popular fellow.” Basketball (3. 4); Football. 3. 4); Track (3. 4); Tennis (3); Monitor (4): Party Committee (4). FRANCIS M. BOGERT “Fran” Stonehurst Mr. School News Bogert, the Cleveland Kid, or so he has been termed by our esteemed chief editor. School news just seems to rally round that boy whether lie look for it or not. Maybe you’ve read his clever “Back Stage” columns, too—you’ve missed something good if you haven’t. He’s going to be a newspaper man. and has started out on the Upi-Dah. Last year he was on the junior staff, this year it’s the regular staff and the Record Number. He’s the boy that made the chorus girls do their stuff as stage manager of the Operetta, and that’s that. School News Editor (4); Biographies (4): Junior Number (3): Oper- etta Stage Manager (4); Dramus Club (I); Monitor (I); Christmas Basket Committee (3). MARGARET E. BOHINICK Oak View Perpetual motion personified—that’s Margaret. If she ever stopped making a noise she would get lock-jaw. Bo is a positive cure for the blues, so if you’re grouchy here’s a cure. For all her giggles this miss can really be serious, and is a hard worker. Did you see the decorations at Christmas time in 112? Well, that was just a small portion of the work Bo has done. Bo has always wor- ried about her lessons but, as you see, she has by no means dropped by the wayside. 16 U P I - D A H EDITH BONSALL “Ede” Sharon Hill You have before you another quiet miss—until you know her. Although quiet, Ede uses her energy in typing and is so swift, she doesn't have to join the Slow Club. Speaking of clubs, Ede had an important part in forming the Commerce Club. If you want a new line, come to Ede, and, just like that, you will have it. She never appears to do much work around school—until you try to find her; when you succeed, she is doing almost all there is to be done. Monitor (1, 2); Class Basketball (1. 2); Junior Number (3); Glee Club (4). Committees—Flower (2). Dance (I). Christmas Basket (2). FRED BRADLEY “Doc” Highland Park Fred doesn't waste his time with the ladies! lie is too lured by the call of his “place of business.” He is, indeed, seemingly engrossed in what he does there, but we have a suspicion that he doesn't know what VY-O-R-K means. School work mixed with humor is Fred’s conception of an ideal school. He has plenty of school spirit, but doesn’t follow any particular line of athletics. However, he supports the teams by coming out to the games. Any person so attached to his “business” as Fred, is bound to be a success. Monitor (1). ELSIE M. BRODBECK “Els” Drexel Hil! You know, sometimes this old world of ours takes on a somber, long-faced expression. Those are the times that we are mighty glad that Elsie is around. She just laughs away our frowns. If your desk is piled high with papers, Elsie says, ‘Til copy that for you,” and she does. Elsie is numbered among those ambitious ones who insisted on taking senior math. Some people will work! It seems that Elsie likes to play also. She is a second Aileen Riggin. Laugh- ing waters and smiling Elsie go well together. Monitor (1); Thrift Council (2); Junior-Senior Reception Com- mittee (3). SAMUEL BRYDE “Sam” Drexel Hill Sam. the light-haired son of old U. D. pictured here, is one of our big baseball and soccer men. On the diamond, Sam has done most of his work behind the plate. He is some backstop! He digs 'em out of the ground, and snatches ’em out of the air. Very seldom does the storekeeper mark down passed ball when Sam’s behind the plate. Can Sammy manhandle the soccer ball? Yea bo! He’s a soccerin’ fool. Still another attribute of Sam’s is popularity —even with freshmen. Baseball (2, 3. 4); Football (1. 2. 3); Soccer (4); Basketball (3, 4). HELEN BUCHANAN : Aldan Helen is characterized by her black hair, brown eyes, and rosy cheeks. Who could forget her as the cute little maid, “Phemie,” iii “Agatha’s Aunt”? Helen is a good sport and with her cheerful laugh puts life into everything. After every week-end she has some thrilling tale to tell to the other members of the trio—Martie and Mabs. Helen has put her best into everything, and has come through with flying colors. She is an excellent Latin student, and we know she will do good work at Penn next year. Honor Roll (1); Play (2). Committees—Party (1), Monitor Nom- inating (2). U P I - D A H 17 MARIE C. BUCHANAN Highland Park Everyone knows Marie with her long tresses and big. grey eyes. She is our famous monitor who helped make the new code of rules for Upper Darby. Marie is true blue, kind, and a good sport. Wc know West Chester Normal will be as glad to receive her as we are sorry to lose her. Wasn’t it a good thing Upper Darby pins came into existence? If there is anyone who does not know their use. Marie would be glad to enlighten him or her. Secretary of Monitors (4). Committees—Junior-Senior Reception (3), Committee on Revision of the Code (4). ROBERT McCOMBS BUCHANAN “Bob” Sharon Hill Bob comes to us from the wilds of Sharon Hill. He is a quiet, good natured fellow who has been with us since he was a freshman. He was a big asset to the soccer team for three years and he can boot that ball! This talented gentleman can also tickle the ivories and pound on the typewriter. No one knows it. but he is a regular poet in a class by himself. Bob plans to go to business next year and we wish him all kinds of success. When it comes to playing the piano or doing anything in Bob’s many successful lines we’ll let him have a clear track. Soccer (2, 3, 4); Typewriting Award (4). THOMAS E. BURNS, JR. “Tom” Drexel Hill Tom Burns—a real fellow. What more could be said? Plenty, and a little more after that. Cast an admiring eye over the activity list appended below and marvel. Industry, capability, versatility, all are mirrored in the foot prints which are behind Tom’s path through our midst. Tom has hardly slighted his extra-curricular activities for his lessons, or vice-versa, for he has made the proverbal enviable- record in each. Yet adjectives scarcely tell of the real Tom. He’s just a great fellow, a real pal. and a heart-and-soul Upper Darbyite. Play (3. 4); t’pi-Dah (4); Fideles (4): Record Staff (4); Junior Num- ber (3); Honor Roll (2, 3. 4); Hi-Y Secretary (4); Monitor (2. 4); Cross- country (4); Dance Committee (3); Thrift Council (3, 4). KATHERINE CARPENTER “Kay” Clifton Heights Quiet, you say! Perhaps, but the Class of ’27 can tell a different story. Kay appreciates a joke as well as anyone else, and her delight- ful little giggle is often heard in the corridors and classrooms. You should hear her at the games. Kay’s voice can be heard above all the rest. Keep it up, Kay. Your spirit is what keeps the name of Upper Darby in the skies. Why does Katherine go to the post- office? Well, there is a certain someone, but never mind, Kay, we won’t tell. CLEMENTINE BARTINE CHAIN “Clem” Drexel Hill Here is a rather quiet lady who, although very studious, is always willing to devote some of her time to help others. Clem has been with us all of our four years. Besides helping others and play- ing tennis, her chief delight is centered around the violin. If her de- termination matches her talent, and we’re sure it does, we know she will surely make a place for herself in the musical world. Good luck, I lenientinc! We hope that you enjoy jour musical studies abroad next year. Oramus Club (2. 3, 4); Tennis (1. 2, 3, 4); Honor Roll (1, 2); Lincoln Essay Prize (2); Orchestra (1, 2, 3, 4); Declamation Contest (2). 18 U P I - D A H VIRGINIA K. CLENDENING “Ginny” Stonchurst Ginny’s the girl, if you want to be cheered up, if you’re looking foi a smile, or a true friend. Ginny hails from West Virginia, com- ing to Upper Darby in ’23. She sure can sing, too, stepping right up to the front ranks in two operettas. Yes, indeed, she’s a popular girl with both sexes, lots of friends and liked by all. We some- times wonder why Ginny glances so often to the boys’ side of the lunch room—snufT said—well, Ginny, we girls don’t blame you. Operetta 3. -1); Dramus Club (3, 1); Class Basketbi 11 (1): Declaim - tion (2). DOROTHY CLEVELAND “Dot” Clifton Heights We almost lost Dot when she moved to Detroit, where she stayed for a year. She couldn't stay away from us, however, and we are very glad that she’s back. Dot is going to be one of the future artists of the country, so don’t be surprised if she asks to paint your portrait. She is not only gifted in art, but also in win- ning hearts. Ask someone at Muiilenburg. Dot is fast in some things, but slow in making trolleys; however she manages to get there just the same. ’kiss Basketball Cl): CJlee Club; Fellowship of Youth for Peace (2); Arbor Day Committee (I). LELAND CLIFFORD Stonehurst “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” How true this is! Leland is always ready to help us financially or intellectually—help that we all need at one time or another. When the accounting period comes around, there is where he shines, and where his help is also appreciated. In the afternoon, you can see him sprinting around the track. Can he tear—say you can hardly believe what the stop- watch says. Leland. when not in school, can be seen in or around 69th Street terminal, holding down one of the radiators. The terminal is a real attraction for Lei’, so perhaps some day it’ll be Clifford” instead of Mitten’’-management. Who can tell? We can’t. Monitor (1. 4); Track (4). DOROTHY JUNE COHEN “Dot” Lansdowne Here is another one of our famous Dorothys. Dot came to Upper Darby from West Philadelphia during her junior year. Good natured? Well. 1 should say! Her winning smile endears her to her classmates and doesn’t hurt her marks with the teachers. Her favorite outdoor sport is baseball. She was on hand for every game this season. Her favorite indoor sport is eating candy. She hasn’t missed a day this year. Dot expects to enter Jefferson Hospital to train to be, we know, a very successful nurse. MILDRED COHEN “Flash ’ Stonehurst We dug deeply into our list of adjectives before we found a few with which to describe Mildred. She has a sophisticated air about her which eludes and defies description. Clever and charm- ing. she is, and decidedly pretty with the long black locks untouched by shears. Mildred’s specialty is reciting, and we don’t mind telling you that it is some specialty. When it comes to dramatics, Mildred is right there. She does it with the ease and poise of a veteran. We expect to hear from Mildred some day on this score. Honor Roll (3) ; Declamation (3). U P I - D A H 19 ROSE COLANTUONO “Teddy Fernwood Here vve have Teddy, one of our speedy little fellows. Teddy has the right idea all right when it comes to typewriters. You just ought to see her fingers play tag with the keys. She’s so fast that it makes you gasp for breath when you watch her. Teddy is a regular guy. She isn’t a giant in stature, but she surely makes up for it in pep. And when it comes to school and class spirit, this young lady moves right up to Class A. She’s a top-notcher! Class Track (I); Glee Club (1); Upl-Dah Staff (4); Record Staff (4); Delaware County Typewriting Contest (4). CARROLL COLE “Cole Kirklyn Here he is! The best-looking young man in the senior class. Old faithful, that’s Carroll, always ready to help out. Carroll has been in U. D. ever since the eighth grade. Naturally he is well known and well liked. As for sports, do we all remember the gallant cross-country runner of last fall? As far as we can find out his only vice is an overwhelming desire for a good time. U. I), wasn’t hard enough for him so next year he is going to P. C. P. An revoir, Carroll! Monitor (1); Cross-country (4). DOROTHY LOUISE COTTON “Dotty” Stonehurst In our junior year we received a “surprise packet” in the form of Dotty. This young lady from Evander Child’s High. New York, is one of our quiet, serious classmates, but one with plenty of school spirit. She is going to Lankcnau Hospital next year, to train for the nursing profession. We know she will make us all proud of her in this work, but we are a little fearful that her present plans may be readjusted when she meets some handsome young surgeon Just the same. Dotty, we wish you life’s very best. MARY HELEN CRAWFORD Aldan Allow me to introduce Miss Mary Crawford, who has traveled these four successful years to Upper Darby from Aldan. Although she is one of the quietest girls in a classroom, she can certainly do her bit outside. She has helped our class by her work as a monitor and by her efficient work on committees. Mary intends to join the ranks at West Chester Normal next year. Our hope for her is that while there she will be as happy as she has been here at Upper Darby. Glee (Mub (1). Committees—Junior-Senior Reception (3); Monitor Nominating (3). MIRIAM HENDER CROSS “Mim” Bywood Heights Blue eyes, rosy cheeks, a cheery disposition—that’s Mim. Mim has been with us for four years. She has helped to make most of our class dances a success in addition to many other activities around school. Can’t you see her teaching youngsters their A B C’s: well, that’s what she plans to do after finishing Miss I liman’s. Besides many other things, Mim has captured the heart of a member of the class of “?”—now take three guesses. Monitor (4). Committees—Dance (3. 4). Christmas Basket (2). 20 U P I - D A H LILLIAN C. DAVIS “Lil” Aldan This young lady, Lillian by name, came to us from Palmyra. N. J.. at the beginning of our senior year. She is always ready to smile and «juick to help. Lillian has endeared herself to us in such a manner that we certainly realize what we have missed in not having her with us for our four whole years. We arc told that a pleasing personality is one of the big assets in the business world, and as Lil has this asset in abundance, we feel sure that she will be great as an efficient private secretary. ZANDER DIETER Llanerch Zander came to U. D. in the sophomore vear from Haverford. which has since proved an attraction to him. But we wonder if it is his longing for Haverford. or one of its fairer sex? It is not an unfamiliar sight to see him on Lansdowne Avenue using the “Thumb Express.” We don’t blame him. though -’tis no short walk from Llanerch. He isn’t particular what makes he rides in either. During Zander’s trio of years with us. he has been everything Hi-Y man. sergeant of the police in our senior play, and an announcement maker in assembly, in which he stands in a class by himself. Yes. Zander’s middle name is originality. Play (4); Hi-Y (4); Committees. ELINOR E. DILWORTH “El” Bywood Just picture a small, jolly girl with a smile that sends rays of light straight to your heart and you have Elinor. El has served us faithfully in innumerable ways. Who will ever forget the charming mother in “Seventeen,'” and the wee monitor who could make the biggest of them behave? Elinor’s talents do not cease here; oh. my no! Her little bursts of indignation add to her bewitching charms, and she will have the love and good wishes of the Class of ’27 with her during her years at Dickinson. Class Play (3); Monitor (3, 4). Committees—Magazine Campaign (2), Christmas Basket (4). WILLIAM J. DINSMORE ■mi “Dinsy” Aldan wUg We offer for your approval today our demon tennis manager Uf | and amateur electrician. Bill Dinsmore. Dinsy can usually be K found around the tennis courts when he is not studying. Then too Bill also boots a wicked soccer ball. He sure has worked hard to ■ ' fix up the courts, and to make the team a success. He’s another .k 8 chap whom we can count on to help out whenever possible. Bill says he's going to go to Drexel to study electrical engineering. We feel sure he’ll succeed and we sure do wish him all the success in xBl: the world. Tennis Manager (4); Soccer (4); Thrift Council (2, 3). ANDREW JACKSON DOWNES “Jack” Drexel Hill This, friends, is Jack Downes the demon musician from Drexel Hill. Music seems to be his favorite sport. Pardon us. we over- looked the fact that he is usually found with a book in his hands. Jack sure is a regular book worm. He reads all sorts of things— novels, treatises, and even text-books! Another thing Jack is inter- ested in is airplanes. He has been called “Upper Darby’s foremost aeronautic expert.” Jack is a member of the Dramus Club in good standing and a peach of a fellow. Dramus Club (4); Oichestra (3. 4); Band (3, 4). U P I - D A H 21 RUTH S. DUDDY Fernwood Here’s another one of our quiet girls—in the eyes of the school. But then there are two sides to every question. Ask one of Ruth’s many friends for the other side. Ruth’s one worry is French. If ever you hear Pray for me” you’ll know Ruth’s daily worry has begun. There is, however, one time when this modest little maid forgets to worry about French and worries about a certain No. 13 tackle on the football team. We won’t wish all your worries away, Ruth, because we’re sure that that one worry is a pleasure! Glee Club (1). JOHN J. ECKENROTH “Jack” East Lansdowne John, whose nom de plume has always been Jack with us, is one of East Lansdowne's worthy sons. Through four years of service, his record shows merit in hard work and service. As a freshman, he early showed athletic ability and made both the basketball and football teams. In his junior and senior years his faithful work on the football squad gave him the position of varsity guard. His excellent ability on the French horn in our orchestra has set a high mark for his successor. Good luck to you. Jack. Dram us Glut� (2. 3. 4); Orchestra (2, 3. 4); Football (3, 4); Class Football (1); Whitman Candy Committee (1). ROBERT ENGLAND “Bob” Highland Park Bob. the youth of many attributes, needs no introduction. Although mere words fail to describe this talented fellow, we may mention that he was captain of two varsity teams and a stellar three-letter man. As to the other qualities which make up a suc- cessful high school career, scholastic and social. Bob has no mean share of each. Relative to the former, while no honor roll student, he received meritorious reports. Owing to his popularity he has twice been elected to the Hi-Y Club Vice-Presidency and was our second Fideles winner; which brings out the latter characteristic— popularity. Bob’s social activities have been confined to one—Ruth. Bob has set high standards to live up to—but he’ll do it! Hi-Y Vice-President (4); Basketball (3). Captain (4); Baseball (1. 2. 3), Captain (4); Soccer (3, 4): Fideles (4); Three Letter Award (4). MARJORIE EVANS “Margie Bywood Marjorie has been with us only a vcrv short time, having entered Upper Darby last December from West Phillv. When we come to think of it we are not at all surprised at Margie’s short stay. For, you see, she is a great traveler. Not many people can boast of hajjng been in England and Wales. Margie was also in Detroit before she wandered to Bywood. To add to her widespread interest, there is a ring from Annapolis. By the way, Margie, you haven’t told us much about him—have you? JOHN FEARON “J°hnny” Highland Par Behold! Johnny with his hair conquered for a time. Here i the brutal tie-puller of the lunch room. What could cast a pall c gloom in such a cheery face? Nothing, except being ejected froi tin operetta cast. Johnny has worked hard for his postion then He spent his two primary years with the chorus (the school choru: you understand), the third as a supporter of ‘‘Seventeen’’ and now th operetta. As a side line, he adorned the track last year, worke with the monitors, and now is rooting for the Hi-Y. So lorn John, don’t make Marconi too jealous, or don’t get shocked to easily! rn W 3U Operetta (4); Dram us Club (4); Hi-Y (4): Chorus n 9' Track (3); Monitors Nominating Committee (3). ' ' 2‘ 22 U P I - D A H JOHN FEECK “Johnny” Clifton Heights Johnny! Johnny! “Yes, Ma.” Ah, here is the best hoy we have in our class. An athlete? No, a big social man? No, just plain Johnny. Then what is he? Ah, yes, a fine fellow, a friend worthy of the name. What more can one expect? If you want to find him. look in the bookkeeping room. He’s sure to be there; hard at work, either at his work or else helping somebody else. Hut no matter what his job, he always works hard. Committees—Christmas Basket (I). Senior Final. ANNA FETTERS “Ann” Kirklyn Here she is! The girl with the cheerful disposition and sunny smile. Ann is always found where there is a class activity in prog- ress. She has been one of our best pals since the Eighth Grade, and during all that time has been one of the best rooters our teams ever had. We were all wondering what the attraction was during the junior year in the typing room, but we soon found it to be—now guess! Never mind. Ann, the world needs a lot more like you—so keep on smiling. Operetta 3. 4): Dram us Club (3. 4): Class Basketball (1. 4): Track (1); Gym exhibition (1); Tennis (3); Christmas Basket Committee (4). LILLIAN REBECCA FIELDING “Sis” Drexel Hill Sis is a very versatile young lady. She is one of our spelling stars, an athlete, and last but not least, champion peanut eater of the class. Sis sure is an ardent fan at all our games, and never misses our plays or dances. As you notice, she is one of the few girls in the class who believes in straight hair. In spite of her many activities, and the task of keeping up in her studies, Sis still has three nights a week to give to “him!” Monitor (1); Class Basketball (1. 2); Spelling Team (4); Glee Club (1. 2. 3. 4). Committees—Monitor Nominating (1), Christmas Basket (4). ELSIE V. FLY “Else’ East Lansdownc This little brunette is very industrious, but she likes a good time. too. Elsie is one of those rare people who are always happy. The basketball team has always had lots of cheer from this senior. In fact, the teams will certainly miss Elsie’s support. Her smiles and her songs will he missed by Mr. Haupt. because for three years she has been one of the best workers in the operetta. We know there is no need to wish Elsie success in her efforts to become a successful bookkeeper. Glee Club (1. 4); Junior-Senior Reception Committee (3). ANNA ELIZABETH GESHWIND Ann” Highland Park Here’s to Ann—tall and slim, full of sunshine and vim; a remarkable student, a steadfast friend. Although Ann has known our halls for only two years, she has acquired such a place in our esteem that we cannot remember having been without her. We think the various typewriter companies had better think up some new designs for pins, for if Ann wore all her medals for typing, she would make an old war veteran look shabby. And say, have you noticed a certain light-haired young man who seems to enjoy our plays? Underwood Typing Award (4). 24 U P I - D A H JOSEPH THOMAS GEUTING, JR. “Joe” East Lansdowne Well, it certainly seems strange that a fellow from the West should come here and show us how to debate, but then Lincoln came from Springfield; so perhaps that accounts for Joe’s ability. Joe tells us that his hobby is reading, and he sure is well versed in books. If you hear a fellow with a slow drawl in his talk, you will know it is Friend Joe. Always in a hurry with his slow way of walking, always encouraging and always smiling, that’s Joe. You can’t find a better friend. Monitor (4); Debating (4); Committee on Revision of Code (4). RICHARD B. GOODALL “Dick” Aldan Here is one of the school’s all-around fellows. Here is one of these chaps who is willing to be of assistance at any time. You have but to ask, and Dick is right there with the goods, say that Dick in his capacity of basketball manager. Messrs. Milne and Herzog more than a lot during the Dick hopes to attend prep school in the near future and we know he will get along splendidly and successfully. Basketball Manager (4); Hl-Y (4); Monitor (2). Committees— Dance (3), Christmas Basket (1, 4). We might helped on last season. GERTRUDE M. GOODWIN “Gertie” Sharon Hill Look out! Here comes that big political boss. If you’re not careful she'll argue you into something and make you join her Red- Bolshevik Party. She just squelches you with one blow. Gertie says, “You can’t keep a Goodwin down,” and we believe it! Gert does very little around school—according to Gertrude. Of course, A’s in chemistrty. math, and English are mere nothings. So. too. is enough “Upi-Dah” work for six people. Gert’s official capacity on the debating team was commissary. She supplied the peanuts.’ All hail the Bolsheviks! Upi-Dah (2. 4): Record Staff (4): Junior Number (3): Fideles (4) Honor Roll (1. 2. 3. I); English Prize (3); Upi-Dah Advertising Prize (3): Debating (4). MAE GOODWIN Highland Park Mae! Doesn't the name itself tell you she is quiet? But she’s not too quiet for us. Although Mae can tickle the ivories, she wouldn’t let you know it, so we’ll tell you she can play swell!” Can she do arithmetic? We’ll say she can! In fact, she is good in all her studies. We call her “Helpful Henry” because if you ever need any information whatsoever, she’ll help you out. Her blue- gray eyes denote steadiness, and we know she will succeed in what- ever she attempts. FLORENCE ALICE GORKE “Floss” Highland Park Florence may be classed as one of our really quiet girls, although her most intimate friends know that beneath that quietness lurks room for plenty of laughter and humor. “To know her is to like her,” certainly fits our Floss. We all agree that we look to Florence as one of our champion typists and piano players. We often wonder how she can make the keys go so fast, but then, we remember that “Practice makes perfect.” Yes. sir! The Commer- cial Department is proud to claim Floss. Junior Upi-Dah (3); Dram us Club (4); Operetta (4): Orchestra (4). U P I - D A H 25 EARL A. GOTT Drexel Hill Ever since his entrance into Upper Darby, Earl has been one of the hardest but quietest workers of the class. In the freshman year he well deserved the distinction of being chosen class president. Always willing to help, he lends a hand wherever needed and has worked on many committees. He has always exemplified a high grade of Upper Darby spirit and his service in Cross-Country, Upi- Dah Staff, the Debating Team, and the school Orchestra shall always be remembered. Since his name has often appeared on the Honor Roll, his record tokens future success. Class President (1); Tribunal (1); Monitor (2); L’pi-Dah (4); Record Number (4): Dramus Club (2. 3, 4); Cross-country (4); Junior Number (3); Honor Roll (3); Debating (4); Orchestra (1, 2. 3, 4); Thrift Council (3); Tennis (4); Hi-Y (4). EVELYN F. GROVES “Ev” Drexel Hill Ev—the jolliest, most fun-loving girl in the senior class. Wher- ever there's a game to be supported or some fun to be had—Evelyn’s there, too. But the odd thing is that Ev can be most serious. Her marks in chemistry, Latin, or English speak for themselves. The tribunal will tell you what a great secretary Ev was! Also, she tutors Latin. Imagine it—we can’t! We know Ev’s going to have marvelous times in Dickinson, especially, since she has to take care of Flora as well as herself. Tribunal. Secretary (4). Member (2); Monitor (3): Upi-Dah, Special Writer (4): Record Number (4); Junior Number (3); Honor Roll (1. 2, 3. 4); English Prize (2); Motto Committee (2). EDWARD K. GURK “Ed” Drexel Hill Ed is another one of our quiet studious chaps. Hardly a day goes by that his lessons are not prepared, and usually they’re well done at that. Ed is a good sport, and has never been seen to refuse anybody a good turn. He has done some sleuthing as a monitor and this year he plays his sax in the orchestra. Ed can swing a mean tennis racquet and plays a good game of golf. We wish him lots of success in whatver college he chooses. Monitor (1. 2); Orchestra (4); Tennis (4). ALICE HAGERMAN “Al” Drexel Hill Alice is popular at all gatherings where her jokes and mischief endear her to everyone. At parties she breaks the ice and humors the crowd. In school her smothered laugh, or half-controlled giggle, helps so materially in relieving the tedious monotony of history and math. And while we are giggling, she assumes a loved, innocent expression that would convulse anyone. Alice is loyal, true, ener- getic and a dandy good friend. Then, too, Alice is a very much sought after follower of the terpsichorean art. Keep it up. Making others happy is no easy task. Junior Number (3); Typing Awards (4). FLORENCE HAIG “Fluff” East Lansdowne Here’s Fluff, who comes all the way from East Lansdowne every morning to our school house of learning. Of course. Fluff is like all the rest of us when it comes to growling about exams and so forth; likewise with the rest of us, she is greatly interested in athletics. In fact. Fluff is quite a star in basketball and tennis. Oh. how she loves to talk of her favorites! Helen Wills and Suzanne Lenglen, watch out! Perhaps Fluff will meet Suzanne when she goes on that wonderful trip to France this summer. Class Basketball (3, 4); Tennis (3, 4). 26 U P I - D A H JOHN H. HALDEMAN “Mouche” Highland Park Who’s making all that noise? Who’s that amusing those fel- lows? Why, that's our Mouche. One minute tracking jokes and applying his wit to make you laugh, and the next minute giving you sound advice in time of need. These are the two things which make Johnnie so valuable as a friend. Mouche’s willingness to work is shown by his work in the Senior Play and other activities. John expects to go to Lehigh next year and prepare to earn his M. D. Here’s luck to you, old top! Play (4); Class Basketball (4); Monitor (2). GORDON HALL “Bob’ East Lansdowne Ha, Ha, Haw, Haw—put on your brakes, here comes Hall. That laugh of his is as contagious as a disease. We’d like to get that disease. Bob plays the traps in the orchestra, not only the school’s, but a professional one as well. He’s so enthusiastic that Mr. Haupt is going to charge him for the batons broken trying to get his attention. Bob likes typewriting, which is something else he can pound. He sure does play a mean game of football, and if he goes through life as he does through the line, watch his dust. Orchestra (1. 2. 3, 4); Monitor (1); Dramus Club (3, 4); Football (2. 3. 4). MARJORIE F. HALLAHAN “Marj” Lansdowne Here’s another one of the blonde beauties of the class—meet Marjorie, one of the champion talkers of Room 232. Talk, eat. breaks hearts and drives a Chevrolet—these are a few of her accom- plishments. Marj has been with us five full years, hardly missing a day. She’s a real Upper Darbyite, that’s sure. One other thing Marj delights in is talking about Avalon. We wonder why? Marj also wishes Mrs. Douglass would get married soon again, because she had such a good time at the last wedding. Class Basketball (1. 3, 4); Dairy Council Play (3); French Play (4) ommittees—Arbor Day (4). Dance (3. 4), Christmas Basket (3. 4). VIRGINIA M. HARRISON ‘ Ginnie” Upper Darby This is one of ’27’s quietest girls. Virginia came to us just this year from Prince of Wales College in Canada. Since then she has made us ashamed of ourselves for ever grumbling about lessons by telling us of the hard work in Canadian schools. After only a short acquaintance we learned that Virginia was very fond of studies, especially English. Virginia doesn’t know whether she wants to come back to Upper Darby as a post-grad or go to Colum- bia, but in whatever she does we wish her the best of luck. ELIZABETH BOWERS HASLETT East Lansdowne A kind, sweet, thoughtful girl. Here she is! Elizabeth is one of the sweetest, quietest girls in our class—but you know the sav- ii g•' Still water always runs deef . Biff is one of the commercial throng, too. Some day we’ll recognize her as someone’s private secretary. You can always depend upon Biff for anything; just ask anyone of her many friends. She’s full of fun, too. We know our BitT will always succeed with such a sunny disposition. We can be sure of that! Olee Club (1, 2). U P I - D A H 27 WARNER W. HASLETT, JR. East Lansdowne Well, friends, here we have the young, light-haired Romeo who rides the Lansdowne bus rain or shine. Warner played a mean bass horn in the school orchestra; but he has other uses for his talent, one of the main ones being the serenading of a certain young lady in 212, who receives all of his glorious music with rapture—at least, that is what she says she does. By the way, Warner says he took French, but we believe it took him. Here’s good luck to our future dentist. Operetta (2. 3. 4); Orchestra (2. 3, 4); Football (2); Track (2); Dramus Club Award; Pennant Committee (2). DOROTHY SUSAN HAYDEN “Dot” Drexel Hill This our Dorothy Sue—or “why gentlemen prefer blondes!” Feast your eyes upon her, for here she is. Dot came to us in her Junior Year from Friends’ Central, and has endeared herself to us in those two short years. She was one of the mainstays on the girls’ basketball team, playing guard. Dot tells us she is going to Swarthmore next year, but we think it will be nearer Staunton than that. But wherever she goes, we all wish her all kinds of success. Basketball (3. 4); Class (3, 4). Committees—Dance (3), Monitor Nominating (3, 4). JOSEPH HESS “Joe” Clifton Heights Another Cliftonite! They sure come thick and fast, especially fast, both on the field and in classes. If all the yjoes were taken out of this class, there would be a few of us left, but this partic- ular Joe is going to be hard to get along without. One never hears him in the corridors, but not a few culprits heard him lay down the law as president of the Tribunal. He was a well-chosen president, according to the testimony of Tribunal members. Joe is going from the Commercial Course directly into business. Take warning. Wall Street! President, Vice-President of Tribunal (4); Spelling Team. Commit- tees—Home Journal (2), Rings (3). HOWELL HICKMAN “Hick” Bywood “Howling Howell.” That handle surely couldn’t be tacked onto Hick; he never opens his face enough to let out more than a chirp. However, he seemed to be heard when he called for the soccer or basketball—he usually got it, at any rate. Hick is the well-known wow when it comes to playing either of those games. He certainly earned his letters. We’re going to pull that ancient crack now about Howell has taking ways—anyway, he sports a nifty West Philly High ring fastened to his wrist watch. Monitor (3); Basketball (3, 4); Soccer (4). ARTHUR HINKLE “Mike” Fernwood Ray-y-y Hinkle! That yell has been heard for four years now, and it has almost become a habit with the student body. Don’t let that yell mislead. We want it made clear that his first name is not Raymond, as the yell states. It’s Art, and from the evidence seen in the halls it looks as though someone will be wedded to her Art sooner or later. No kiddin’ ’s ’truth. Looking at the numbers after his football record, one would think he was quarterback, but he’s not. He played guard—and how! Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Orchestra (3). 28 U P I - D A H WALTER HORNER, JR. “Walt” Highland Park A great pianist has been lost in Walt. If you have ever watched his fingers travel over the typewriter keys, you would immediately realize that Paderewski would he an also ran. Fact is, he got a special prize for typing. Walt ought to know how to put on entertainments, he’s been on the dance committees for three years and the party committee this year. He not only puts on entertain- ments—he does some himself, as witnessed in the Operetta and the Junior Class Play. Play (3); Operetta (4): Vice-President Monitors (4). Committees— Dance (2. 3, 4). Party (4). VERONICA ELIZABETH HOYLE “Ver” Drexel Hill Here’s another one of our fair Commercials. Do you like her? We do! Ver has been with us all through our high school life and has been a faithful supporter in everything we have undertaken. I guess you didn’t know that Ver is one of our champion spellers in the Commercial group? Yes. indeed, just ask her any word you’re stumped on, she’ll spell it right off the hat. Ver plans to he “somebody’s stenog.” and we consider the employer who gets her pretty lucky! He will learn to appreciate her as we have. Spelling' Team (4). ISABEL S. IRELAND “Irish” Secane Well, who’s doing all the talking? You can bet it’s Irish. If you want a cure for the blues, just get near her. Even though her motto seems to he “Better late than never,’’ we can still depend on her. She s little, hut she’s right there. Of course, you all know Irish’s vocation. Well, if you don’t, you ought to. She’s our future interior decorator. Irish has talent, and future living rooms should profit by her display of it. Our Irish will he a big success in whatever she may attempt. MAURICE JACKSON “Ted” Drexel Hill Shh—we’re going to divulge Jackson’s life ambition. He said it s a secret, hut we will only tell one or two about it. He's going to he an economics teacher! Isn’t that perfectly sweet? Some- how there always seems something “kittenish” about Ted. hut we will only tell her name to those who write to the editor, inclosing a self-addressed envelope—write early and avoid the rush. Ted’s always laughing, not just smiling, or grinning, hut laughing, and you can hear it, believe me. It's like the measles—it’s contagious. Swart says not to take any seventy-five cent pieces, Ted. Good advice. VIOLA M. JOHNSON “vi” Drexel Hill How can we ever describe the clever and charming Viola? A glance at her activities will show what she is, and what we think of her. Remember the haughty Julia Stredly, of the Sophomore girl who led this year’s basketball team season. And can she do chemistry? Just Neither of them knows yet what it’s all about, how to sport good-looking fraternity pins. Eh, wishing you the best ever at Syracuse. (2. 3. 4): Tribunal Secretary (4); Monitor (1): Class (4); Class Basketball (1, 2); Fideles Play? It was the same through such a successful ask Dot Renner, but they do know what? Vi, here’s Class Secretary Play (2); Basketball (3); Captain (4); Tennis Manager (4). U P I - D A M 29 JOSEPH M. JOHNSTON “Joe” Kirklyn Another Joseph Johnston crosses the pages of history. We don’t know whether the famous Civil War general was Joe’s progeni- tor, but he can sure boast if he were. Monsieur Johnston is a pukka hurlcr, as Kipling would say. In New Yorkese, he’s a knobby twirler. Anyway, he’s about the best pitcher our baseball team has had. He says his hobbies are playing baseball, eating and sleeping. If he does the last two as much as the first, he’ll never wake up or never stop eating—so somebody is a prevaricator. Baseball (4). THOMAS JOHNSTON “Nurmi” Drexel Hill In Tomasso Johnston, the sometimes gentle reader beholds (unofficially stated), the official chauffeur of the debating team. Tommy was captain of the cross-country team and was the winner of the Delaware County cross-country championship. He was our star miler, too. Three guesses as to why he’s called Nurmi. As an artist he’s a wow—or so the judges thought when they awarded him first prize in the poster campaign. Added to other bad traits he has been a monitor and plays the saxophone. We quit! Captain Cross-Country (4); Track Team (4); Monitor (1); Orchestra (4); First Prize in Poster Campaign (1). MARGARET JONES “Peggy” Springfield Peggy came to us during her Sophomore Year from West Philadelphia High. She has been noted for her scholastic ability ever since she entered being on the Honor Roll most of the time. She is quiet and reserved and has a pleasing personality. By the way, Peggy, what is the attraction in Room 216? She is a con- scientious worker and was on the committee to revise the code this year. If there are any questions in mathematics or chemistry puzzling you, ask Peggy. We can see her in the future—an efficient teacher of either subject. Go to it, Peggy! Honor Roll (3, 4): Code Revision Committee (4). JANET KASLEY “Barney” Prospect Park From the huge city of Prospect Park Janet comes to us every day—usually in her car. Yes, Jan is the Keystone Motorist of ’27. This is one of the few Upper Darby girls who has kept her locks unshorn. Janet is also very studious and is at her best when making short work of a wicked trig problem. Janet has always been will- ing to lend a helping hand and her friends in ’27 wish her well at Penn next year. Monitor (1); Operetta (2, 3, 4); Dramus Club (2, 3. 4); Honor Roll (1, 2). WALLIS S. KELLEY “Matzo” Folcroft We nearly caught pneumonia several times because we stood too near the track when Matzo was dashing around. The draft he caused gave us a cold. Whuff, such speed! He likes music so much that he even wears a rubber band around his head. Noticed it? He says his hobby is track. We believe him. Matzo was the manager of the first swimming team Upper Darby has had. and— well, the team won everything. He has found time from his class activities to play a rarin’ good game of soccer the last two years. Dance Committee (4); Class Play (2); Basketball (1); Baseball Track (1, 2, 3, 4); Soccer (3, 4); Manager Swimming Team (4). (1); 30 U P I - D A H DOROTHY KENNEDY “Dot” Yeadon Little bits of sweetness, little ways so airy, put together, one and all, give us Dottie. She came to us from West Philly, entering Upper Darby as a sophomore. Dottie spent her first year getting acquainted with the faculty. In our junior year, she became our charming little Jane, SeventeenV’ little sister. Dottie will also be remembered as the originator of our senior parties. She’s a modest little maid, though, so we’d better not say too much about her. Class Play (3); Thrift Council (3); Senior Party Committee (4). EVELYN KENNEDY “Eve” Lansdowne No, Evelyn is not Dorothy’s sister. Eve came to Upper Darby as an eighth grader and has been one of the sunny spots of the class ever since. She has always been interested in all the class activities and is extremely interested in one of the class’s members. Evelyn has a very lovable and cheery disposition and is liked by everyone. Surely, she will be greatly missed around school next year. Evelyn is going to Penn, and we know that she will be as popular there as she has been at U. D. Operetta (2, 3. 4); Dramus Club (2, 3. 4); Memorial Day Commit- tee (2). ESTELLA GRACE KING “Stell” Sharon Hill Here she is, Stell, the midget of ’27. Our Stell is always anxiously asking if we aren’t sure that she has grown a little in the last month. This little girl is the head of the clan that hails from Sharon Hill. Stoll's main difficulty is her inability to refrain from blushing a beautiful pink when the conversation reaches certain channels. A loyal rooter is Stella, who can be heard lustily cheer- ing at every game. We hope the “boss” cheers as loudly for Stell when she gets her position as “Somebody’s Stenog.” Monitor (1, 4); May Day (1). Committees—Christmas Baskets (2), Mower (2), Junior-Senior Reception (3). FRANCES KLINE “Fran” Essington Frances entered Upper Darby as a freshman from Essington. the garden spot on the Delaware. You ought to hear Fran speak French. She is one of the best French students we have. Frances wants to go to Taylor Business School after which she expects to teach. From all indications, she ought to be very popular at Taylor. Among many other things are her cakes. Are they good? Just ask Gertie. This will come in handy when she breaks her vow to be an old maid. Class Play (3); Candy Sales Committee (4). SYLVIA ANNA KLINKA “Sib” Highland Park What? You haven’t heard or even seen Sylvia laughing? Well, you certainly haven’t been around her very long, because laughing is her middle name. But even at that she is always ready and willing to help anyone and does it with a smile. Sylvia came to us in the Eighth Grade, and from that time has made herself popular with the Commercials. Sib seems to believe in the proverb: “Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep and you weep alone.” Well, keep it up. Sib, and you will certainly make a success of life. Monitor (3): Operetta (4); Class Basketball (3). U P I - D A H 31 DOROTHY KOBLER “Dottie” Harwood Is there anyone in Upper Darby who doesn’t know our little song bird? Dot’s one of the beauties of the class, and is very pop- ular with both sexes. Also she’s been one of the mainstays of the operetta for the last two years. Remember the cute Chinese girl? Dorothy could usually be found at the football and basketball games as she was their staunch supporter. If there is any work to be done, she is an always-on-the-spot willing worker. Dottie is also some little letter writer, but that’s all right, we understand. Operetta (2. 2, I): Dram us Club (2, 3, 4); Secretary (3). Commit- tees—Flower (2), Senior Party (4). RUTH D. KOCH Drexel Hill Here’s another of ’27’s little brown-haired misses. Ruth is a very quiet, busy worker in class. But did you ever hear her after school in Room 232? No one could get a word in edgeways, could she? Ruth likes us very well, because she has walked from Drexel Hill to Upper Darby every day for five long years. Yes, Miss Koch plans to teach in the primary grades after finishing at West Chester. We certainly do hope West Chester appreciates her as we do, because she is a very helpful worker. Monitor (2). Committees—Memorial Day (2), Rings (3). Dance (4). MARTHA E. KRASTING “Martie” Aldan Here’s another from our famous trio—a steadfast and faithful one. Up until last year Martha was as quiet as a mouse, but this year she has begun to step out. They say that “gentlemen prefer blondes.’’ Well, Martha is one of the preferred type. At first, she was determined to complete her education at Temple, but all of a sudden she decided to go to Drexel. I’ll bet you can’t guess why? Well, there seems to be a certain Drexel sophomore con- cerned. However, we wish her lots of luck. Thrift Council (4). CHARLOTTE E. KRESSE Bywood Sugar and spice and everything nice—that’s what little girls are made of.” This little lady is made of all these, plus a kind word and a pleasant smile. She came to us from West Phillv in her freshman year. Charlotte is very quiet and doesn’t bother much with the boys, but probably there is a “he” hidden away in the background. If there is, he is a lucky man. We wish you luck at I liman’s, Char- lotte, and hope you make as many friends there as you did at Upper Darby. Class Basketball (2. I); Second Team (4); Science Prize (1); Junior- Senior Reception Committee (3). JAMES KUNKLE “Jimmy” Springfield Ladeez and gen’l’men, in this corner we have Fighting Jimmy, the Springfield Assassin—step right up and get knocked down. Reds” sure is a boxing fan. the only trouble is he can’t control his fists when he’s in the ring. They always hurt somebody. We always thought football was a peaceful game till Jimmy took it up and murdered the opposition. Andrew Jackson and Jimmy Kunkle had two things in common—both had red hair and both had rather fight than eat—but fight good-humoredly. Buy your real estate in the future from J. S. Kunkle. We’re backing him for anything. Football (4). 32 U P I - D A H DOROTHY LAMBORN “Dottie” East Lansdowne A song, a laugh, and large blue eyes? Yes, it is Dot. We no longer doubt that laughing is contagious, after four years of school with Dot. She is always ready to have a good time. Have you heard her cheering at games? It is enough to make any team win for U. 1). Take our advice, however, and don’t start an argu- ment with Dot, because she is always strong for the opposite side of any question. You will find that she is not only full of laughter and fun, but a good thinker, making an all-round girl. Operetta (4). CHARLES LEAVITT “Chink” Sharon Hill Vive le presidente! The Right Honorable Chink. From all the executive material in the class of 1927. Charles has proved his popular backing by electioi to our highest office for the last three years. Charles has always been found in any movement that was on foot through these four years, especially if it was a prank to be pulled off. a session of the Queer Club, or a commercial project. We think he has conquered his innate abhorrence of making public appearances, and we shall always be glad to recall his fighting spirit on the football team and his dramatic roles of Agatha’s Burton Forbes, and the priest in “The Valiant.” President (2. 2. 4): Class Play (2): One Act Play (4); Football (4); Hi-Y (4); President, Commerce Club (4). ELLEN E. LEAVITT “El” Sharon Hill This picture really gives El away, for many think she is a demure little miss, but she is one of the jolliest girls in the class. El has a voice like a nightingale, but has never displayed it at U. D. Another of her many accomplishments is her ability at gymnastics. You've missed it if you haven’t seen some of her acrobatic stunts. You have probably seen some of the highly decorated football tick- ets displayed at the games. The clever sayings on these show another of her many talents. Glee Club (1. 2. I); Class Basketball (1. 2); Declamation (3); Tribunal (2): .Monitor (1. 2, 4). Committees—Christmas Basket (1), Dance (3) Monitor Nominating: (3). FRANKLIN LEWIS “Lanky” Lansdowne This long and lean youth has not been with us long, but who doesn’t know him by now? As a center on the basketball team, the opposish had to have springs to outjump Lanky, and outjumping him just isn’t being done, either on the basketball court or the track. One disadvantage he has is that the buses used to transport the teams weren’t built to tit his legs. His knees never will be the same. We’ve noticed that Lanky’s car has plenty of room for his —er—limbs. Foresight, we calls it. Basketball (4); Track (4). i SUZANNE LIEBENBURG Sue” Holmes How can we express how much we all like Sue? She is always giving us a dazzling smile or making eyes at us. Be careful of those eyes, Sue! They’ll get you into trouble some day. We all remember Sue as the graceful dancer of the Operetta. And can she play basketball? Well, what would our team have done with- out her at side-center? Sue comes to school every day all the way from Holmes. Her long journey proves her liking for us and we’re sure we like her just as heartily. Operetta (3): Dram us Club (3, 4); Secretary (4); Basketball (4)- Honor Roll (1); Monitor (1); Thrift Council (2). U P I - D A H 33 BLANCHE LIEBERMAN “Blan” Millbourne Introductions arc in order to one of the brightest, good-natured girls in the Senior Class. Don’t misspell any words around her or there’ll be trouble. Why? She’s the champion speller of the school. In fact, there are very few things Blanche can’t do. What are her hobbies? We’ll tell you. Tennis, dancing, swimming—everything pertaining to outdoor life. She is always ready to give a helping hand, and it you can’t find the answer to a question, ask Blanche. She’ll be able to tell you. She is also one of the best typists oi our class. Upi-Dah (4); Record Staff (4); Junior Number (3); Spelling Team Captain (4); Honor Roll (1. 2. 3. 4); Music Prize; Christmas Basket Committee (1); Gym Exhibition (1). GEORGE W. LINN “Leonidas Bowling Green Behold, gentle reader, the most versatile of the many genuises in this temple of culture—we present Mr. George W. Leonidas Linn, erstwhile Juscot Karfair of our Operetta. We present, in this one and the same person, our dignified Hi-Y and Dramus Club presi- dents, our most talented Upi-Dah short story writer, the prepetra- tor of the most laughable of the biographies in this year book, and then when all’s said and done, the friendliest, smilingest, foolishest, best-hearted chap anyone would want to know. And all this in true Western style for the price of one admission. Come and see it! Fideles (4); Operetta (2. 3. 4); Dramus Club President (3. 4); Hi-Y Treasurer, President (4); Football (2); Track (2, 4); Upi-Dah (4). RICE LONGAKER “Bears Kirklyn The Kirklyn Cannibal, he eats ’em alive. Ask the baseball team about him. He managed them. Bears is the class golf bug. We wonder if he ever heard the Bowery definition of golf—a little pill chased by a big one. Who flung that piano? Remember Rice’s white hair and dignified countenance in last year’s class play? That dignity must have been an awful strain on him. Bears has broken his arm so often that he looks undressed without a sling or plaster cast. Monitor (4); Class Play (3); Dramus Club (3, 4); Hi-Y Club (4); Manager Baseball (4). WILLIAM J. LOTT “Bill Aldan We thought a porcupine had lit on Bill’s questionnaire, there were so many checks on it. We didn’t think one fellow could do so much. Baseball is Bill’s favorite sport, he’s played on the team for three years, and you have to be good to do that. Basketball and football come next on his list of activities, and he sure can play both games. Bill kept bad students good while he was a monitor, maybe it's his eagle eye. From the number of girl friends Bill has, he certainly seems to have “it.” Vice-President of Class (2); Monitor (2); Dance Committee (2); Class Play (2); Basketball (3, 4); Baseball (2, 3, 4); Football (3, 4). FLORA S. LYNCH “Florrie Bywood Our inimitable Flora—ever ready to work at everything. Just look at that activity list. Can any of our classmates beat it? We can’t begin to tell all Flora has done for U. D. and ’27. Ninety words fill a mere grain of sand on her shore of achievements. Upi- Dah, plays, class sports. Fideles, Honor Roll—ask anyone what Flora has accomplished around these parts. Yet, in spite of her highbrow tendencies, Flora is a good sport and full of pep. She will be able to take care of herself and Ev at Dickinson. Upi-Dah (3. 4): Record Staff (4); Editor Junior Number (3): Honor Roll (1. 2. 3. 4); English Prize (3); Monitor (2); ('lass Basketball (1, 2). Committees—May Day (1), Dance (3). 34 U P I - D A H EDNA MOLINEUX “Ed” Yeadon After looking at Ed’s picture, everyone must realize how lucky we were to have her in our class. Ed has, indeed, been one of our big assets. As personals editor of the Upi-Dah, she showed how really clever and witty she can be. Then as a serious debating captain, she did a mammoth amount of work to make our teams successful. A Fideles Award by the Upi-Dah staff tells of the ap- preciation of her fellow workers. Ed has always been a hard and capable worker, but best of all, she has also always been just her cherry self. Upi-Dah (4); Record Staff (4); Debating Captain (4); Monitor (4). RUTH MOLINEUX “Ottily” Yeadon What a great misfortune for U. D. because we couldn’t have Ruth before her junior year! She did her best, though, to make it up for us since she came from West Philly. Popularity! Who is more popular than the Molineuxs from Yeadon? Ruth, as a blush- ing bride, added her share to the success of A Full House.” How- ever, whether it be a play or not. her house is sure to be full—full of sunshine. With her merry disposition, success is bound to come, so we’ll wish her joy on that road. Play (4); Class Basketball (4); Monitor (3); Christmas Basket Com- mittee (4). DOROTHY MOORE Dot” East Lansdowne What would we do without our sunny Dot, who is always try- ing to see the best side of things? Dorothy entered U. D. last year and the class of '27 was certainly glad to receive her cheerful smile and enthusiastic disposition. What can Dorothy do? Why any- thing from making an excellent monitor to spelling the longest words in the dictionary; however, we must admit her greatest asset is talking. Can’t you picture her as a famous reporter for some paper? Well, Dot, we wish you many exciting and successful stories. Spelling Team (4); Monitor (4). Committees—Party (4), Dance (4). HELEN MOORE “Hon Folcroft Here—there—everywhere—we find Helen conscientiously going about her duties, yet ever thoughtful of others. Her able handling of Thrift Councils and Committees show them to be her pet hobbies. Behind her winning sunny nature is hidden a wealth of character, a store of high ideals, which have uplifted many during her four- year journey with us. The rare combination of beauty and brain belongs to our Helen. When in need of a true friend, pray find her. For truer friend hath no class than she who worketh until the last. Thrift Council (3. 4). Committees—Monitor Nominating (1). Welfare JANE MORRISON Drexel Hill A snatch of humor, a merry laugh, and we know Jane is around. She is one of the most pleasant girls in the class, with a smile for everyone. Jane always brightens our social events, as she does several masculine hearts. We hear a typewriter busily ticking away_ we look, and there sits Jane working as fast as she can. And why not? Wasn’t she one of our brilliant stenographers on the junior Upi-Dah staff last yeear? Some day she’ll be a second “Cam O’Flagc.” Junior Number (3); Typing Award (4). Committees—Arbor Day, Senior Dance. U P I - D A H 35 WILLIAM MacNAUGHTON “Scotty” Drexel Hill Two bits to a silk-lined shotgun that you can’t guess this gen- tleman’s nationality. Wrong, he says it’s Czecho-Slovakian. This boy from Harry Lauder’s home town is a true Scotsman—he never wastes a minute. Scotty is a track man and as an auto mechanic would say he tracks beautifully. It’s tough going to come to a new school with only a short time to make friends, but he got ’em in jig time, and real friends, too. We don’t know what his hobby is, but he’s not lonesome in doing it. Track (4). MARGARET MANLEY “Debby” Clifton Heights Bashful! Oh, my, yes! But this young lady isn’t so very bash- ful when you know her. Her never-ceasing smile will win many friends for her in the future as it always has at Upper Darby. Debby’s puritan character helps her to appear and properly act as a dignified senior, and she doesn’t like the men! At least that’s what she says, but we ali hope she will give them just half a chance. Jokes aside, however, Debby is the best of workers and we all enjoy working with her. Honor Roll (1); Glee Club (4); Dance Committee (4). THOMAS F. MANLEY “Blondy” Clifton Heights Wonder what the girls are going to do when Blondy hits out parts unknown? Weeping and wailing and a great gnashing ot teeth, we expect. The fellows will miss more than the girls, though. Tom was this year’s football captain—and how! He leaped hither and yon on the basketball court after the ball, and in the lunch room after rules offenders, as a monitor. Tom was the first Hi-Y president, and was so popular the fellows re-elected him unanimously. ‘‘All work and no play” never applied to Tom. Monitor (1); Orchestra (1. 2): President Hl-Y (4); Football (2. 3). Captain (4); Basketball (3. 4); Fideles (4). MADALEN MARIE MANTZ “Cleo” Highland Park I Don’t Know Nothing!” Yes, that is what made Susie famous as an actress in the Senior Play. Madalen is well known around the halls of Upper Darby, for her perpetual smile has helped to make her way through school as easy as it will through life. She has made a hit in more than one shorthand class with her wit. But here is a secret—Madalcn’s main attraction isn’t in Upper Darby, but outside. As a modest, loyal friend and cheerful worker, full of pep and energy, Madalen heads the list. Play! (4); Christmas Basket Committee (2). ALICE M. MARSH ‘Mush Bywood Sports, Upi-Dah. Fideles—look at the araay which follows Mushs name. Alice M. Marsh—treasurer par excellence—is now finishing her fifth year as our pocketbook surgeon. Besides her activities, Mush manages to make her name a frequent adornment of the Honor Roll. To everyone she is ‘Our Friend Mush.” No girl in the class is more liked. There’s a reason—she’s an excep- tion to the rule that women talk and can’t keep secrets; yet this poker-faced damsel can crack jokes with the most extremely foolish members of ’27. Claw Treasurer (1. 2, 3. 4); Upi-Dah (4); Fideles (3); Record Num- ber (4); Junior Number (3); Basketball (1. 2, 3, 4); Honor Roll (1 4) Tribunal (1); Track (1). 36 U P I - D A H THOMAS B. MARTIN “Tom” Drexel Hill Wonder if Tom thought lie was slumming when he left Bellevue to live in Drexel Hill? We’ve seen Bellevue and we’ve lived in Drexel Hill, so we wonder. Tom plays baseball. He doesn't play at it—he plays it. as Mr. Savage will tell the bow-legged world. You know we had a champion swimming team this year. Here’s one of the champions. Oh, yes; his hobby is guns. Think what a stunt he could put on. He'd sock a baseball through the rain, swim after it and shoot it down. All rights reserved. Baseball (3. 4); Swimming (I). ARTHUR I. MARTINDALE “Art” Highland Park Honorable judges, gentlemen, and the faculty. From the first sentence you know positively that Art’s a debater—and indeed! Fourth of July is nothing to the atmosphere when Art gets really warmed up. and interested in a subject. Into your dugouts men! In Mr. Martindale you see the legal light of Upper Darby, his illum- ination obtained by working out the intricacies of the code and expounding it to the awed multitude. Not satisfied with only being president of the monitors. Art galloped over the prairies with the cross-country team and in the half-mile run at the track meets. President of Monitors (4); Chairman Student Government Commit- tee (4); Cross-country (4); Track (4). GEORGE H. MATSINGER “Matty’ Fernwood George came to us in the Eighth Grade, sent F. O. B. direct from the wilds of Fernwood. You can’t get a peep out of him out- side of classes, hut in class he sure does his stuff. He knows what he talks about, too. Matty is a member of the Royal Order ot Woman Haters. He might hate ’em now. but that feeling wears off like sunburn. The sweet young thing that gets George will have one gosh-awful hard time to work up a quarrel—he’s too easy-going for fights. BERNARD McCABE “Bernie” Drexel Hill Everyone who moves to the Upper Darby district seems to gravitate to Drexel Hill. Here’s another one. We are trying to find its fatal attraction and will submit our Report soon. Bernie is one of the most versatile boys in school, reading to running. That’s some jump, which is another thing Bernie does well. His high jumping earned many points for our track team this year. When he goes to Penn next year we’re going to tip off Coach Robinson where to look for track material. Cross-country (4); Track (4). MOLLIE E. McCARDELL “Moll” Secane Mol lie has been with us since her freshman year. When she first came, she soon made a way into our hearts by her generosity and gentle disposition. Mollie is cheer personified, and we surely appreciate and envy her Pollvanna-like manner. We won’t forget that big asset of Mollie’s very soon! She has done her work faith- fully, and thereby has made manv friends both in the class and with the faculty. We know whatever she attempts will be well done. 38 U P I - D A H MAGDALENE RITA McCLOSKEY “Mad” Highland Park Yes—it is none other than Vera—“the girl from Boston!” Although Mad was quite different from the usual self in the Senior Play, we shall all remember her good acting abilities. Mad has been one of '27'.s best girls; good in scholarship, hosts of friends, lots of smiles. If you sec a pair of mischievous brown eyes, a little turned-up nose; ii’ you hear a little contagious laugh, you will know that Mad is there. A loyal Upper Darbyite, a loyal member of the class of ’27, a loyal friend is Mad. Did she have a good time at Green Creek and Washington? Well! Class Play (4); French Play (4); Christmas Basket Committee (3). —GEORGE B. McCREA “Mac” Highland Park Oi, geeve a look! Sotch a collection! Class vice-president. J Yp pB tribunal, monitors, play, Upi-Dah. Hi-Y, football, track. Ardmore. BA � West Chester and points west. Just think, he still speaks to us in public. Mac has about as many titles as the Prince of Wales and }h’s just as good-looking and he has a Ford roadster. George has one tiling in common with the traction company, and that's that lie runs on a track, too. Boy! Think of all that muscle pounding through a football game and be thankful that you’re a horseshoe pitcher. ''■'• 4 ,, Vlrr-l'n-shb-nl «.f Class (I); Tribunal (3); Monitors (2. Class I I l ,a (, : .Innio, Number; Ili-V Club (I); Football Cl. I); 'Hack m(1, 2. 3, 4). MADALENE W. McCRONE “Mabs” Aldan Behold! A regular talking machine, but a nice one at that. You really like to have Mabs around, because she keeps things going— especially in French class. You scarcely ever see her serious. She’s always laughing. Did you ever notice how interested Mabs is in Penn freshmen—that is, one Penn freshman, or is he the one that’s interested in a certain senior girl at U. D.? Puzzle it out. Of course, we wish Mabs lots of luck and happiness at Dickinson. A true friend like Mab deserves it. � v 1LDUK C. MCLULLUUUH “Smitty” Folcroft One of the vanishing tribe of Folcroftians, long may they vibrate. It has been said that a boys popularittv is shown by his nickname. Bill, Smitty, Mac, Queer,—draw your own conclusions. He says that baseball is his hobby, and we can testify to that. He has proved it. but who doesn’t also remember his acting triumphs? He has been in both last year’s and this year’s play, and it will be a long time In fore we forget his portrayal of the warden in “The Valiant.” Ath- letics, dramatics or fun. Smitty s there. Monitor 2. 3); Class Play (3. 4); HI-Y Club (4); Baseball (2. 3. I); Soccer (4); Cross-country (4). HERBERT S. MILLIKEN Herbie Lansdownc The Virginia Streak. Chained Lightning—that’s Herb. He plays basketball so fast that the ball gets tired trying to keep up with him. ’S’fact. Herbie says he’s going to study pharmacy. He’ll be able to outrun any explosion that happens in his vicinity. Herb worked both his mind and his feet as a football quarterback this year. He goes around the track so fast, the spectators get dizzv watching him. Media lost one of her best athletes when Herbie came here in his senior year. It was hard luck for them, but good luck for us, because we gained a three-letter man. Football (4); Basketball (4); Track (4); Three-letter Man (4). U P I - D A H 39 ORVILLE MORRISON “Abe” Pine Ridge We take great pleasure in introducing pro bono publico, or whatever the saying is Mr. Abe Morrison, the captain of the debating team, and believe us, he’s some debater. Miss Gaukrodger had him judge the inter-class debates. Personally, after making an argument for something or other and then catching a glance at the honorable judge’s expression, we decided we’d better try for the swimming team instead. One never sees Morrison in classes, he’s always doing some- thing for somebody or doing something on his own hook. All hail the Peer of Pine Ridge and the Media trolley! Captain of Debating (4); Honor Roll; Monitor (4). ROBERTA MOWRY “Bobbie” Stonehurst We have with us-—Miss Roberta Mowry, a young lady blessed with many talents and abilities. Do you want a song written? Ask Bobbie! Do you want someone to play the piano? Ask Bobbie! Care you to see a graceful dancer? See Bobbie! Here is a girl to entertain us. to amuse us, but also one to give us the more serious things. Best of luck to you, Bobbie! We know you will be successful in whatever one of vour many accomplishments you may continue as your life’s work. Operetta (4); Sophomore Dance Committee (2). HARRY MUNTZ “Jimmy” Yeadon This, gentle reader, is Jimmy Muntz—our assistant gym teacher par excellence. He should be known as “slave driver” Muntz. Ask any boy in school—he knows! Jimmy, ye varsity pitcher from Yeadon—Ah!—has saved many a game for Coach Savage et al. He has pulled several “Frank Merriwells” on the diamond, and oh yes—on the gridiron. Have you, fellow students, ever gathered a thrill out of J. Muntz’s beautiful playing? If not. you sure have missed something. His favorite hobby seems to be sports, but he doesn’t admit it. He may have another. Now we ask—what is this other? Baseball (3, 4); Football (4). HOWARD M. MURPHY “Murph” Drexel Hill And here is Murph himself! Ever since the eighth grade he has been one of that stalwart band of hikers trudging the daily trek out School Lane; and he’s none the worse for it. Murph is a fine fellow, and one of his best points is his good nature. (You can see one of his friends wrote this). He was a monitor in his freshman year, and this year he romped with the cross-country men. You have but to penetrate the wilds of Drexel Hill to see him wielding a tennis racquet or a baseball bat. Cross-country (4). Committees—Home Journal (2), Candy (1). ELISE NAUGHTON “Babe” Stonehurst What! You haven’t met her? Well, this is one of our new seniors. Elise came all the way from Ar.napolis, Maryland, to be with us this year. Although she has been in our midst only since January, she has gathered many friends by her winning way and ever-ready smile. We also like her happy, clever disposition, but best of all that southern drawl. Elise says she likes the water. Yes, we know that experience is the best teacher. We also know that Elise has had plenty of this teaching. 40 U P I - D A H RITA PARDEE “Rio” Stonehurst Rita came to us in her senior year although she had spent a couple of months in our Eighth Grade. Rita is a recruit from Atlantic City High School where she was very active in her school work. From the quiet, energetic way she has taken her place with us we can realize what a good worker and scholar we missed. She is very quiet and studious, but her studies do not keep her from having a good time. The P. H. S. N. lias some attraction for Rio. We wonder, who?. Why? ALBERT JAMES PITTMAN “Bert” Bywood Here’s Bert right ’longside of Mary again. Of course, that’s not peculiar—it’s just customary. Forgetting that and proceeding, Bert is one of the biggest leaders that '27 has produced. Trumpeting in the orchestra, judging on the Tribunal, amazing us all with his knowledge in the class room, balancing the Hi-Y’s budget, business managing our junior number, and the Operetta—ye gods. Bert’s a champion accomplisher! Forgetting his attainments, however, there still remains Bert himself. Good-natured, encouraging, helpful just that real friend we all know. Tribunal (3); Uramus Club (3. 4); Orchestra (3, 4); Hl-Y Secretary (I); Honor Roll (3): Junior Number (3); Monitor (1). MARY QUIGLEY “Lotus Bicssom” Springfield Here is the charming prima donna, Lotus Blossom, in this year’s operetta. “The China Shop.’’ She was in last year’s operetta too, as we all remember. Mary plays the piano beautifully, and plays the bass viol in the school orchestra, but she is especially fond of a trumpet. I he Curtis Institute of Music will be her stopping-place next year. Don’t forget to let us know when you have the part of a prima donna in grand opera, Mary, for we are sure that this won’t be very far off in the future. Operetta (3, 4): Dramus Club (3. 4): Orchestra (3. 4). KENNETH RAGAN “Ken” Stonehurst A smash on the nose, a cloud of dust, and out of the fracas steps the ever-smiling Ragan, or Ken. if you will. Ken was one of the most enthusiastic aspirants we had for the boxing team. This, of course, shows that he is a true son of Stonehurst. Ken has inten- tions of being a—oh well, who cares? You can’t keep a good man down, so that’s that. Ken is also quite hot for dancing and is always teaching the fellows a new step. Soccer (3, 4); Cross-country (4). ELEANOR KATHERINE RAY “Abie Ray” Ha! Ha! Ha! Who’s that laughing in 112? Of course, it’s Eleanor. Abie came to us last year from West Philly and we certainly got a “ray when she came. We’re sorry that she came so late. She is always laughing or singing, and is certainly in her glory when dancing. Sometimes we wonder what we would do without her pep and originality. That’s the spirit, Eleanor. A smile has never .been known to hurt anyone, so we all wish you lots of happiness. U P I - D A H 41 MARY ELLEN READ “Mary Ellen” Sharon Hill Ladies and gentlemen, you have before you none other than the self-styled Mary Ellen. As Shakespeare says, “When have we such another?” Although Mary has acquired the dignity befitting a senior, she still romps with the freshmen, and in defiance of traditions, steadfastly champions their cause. Mary's hobby was basketball, and she could usually be found in the Gym after working hours. Any more information about her will be glady furnished by “Dot” or Peg”—they know. Good luck to you, Mary, from us all. Committees—Party (1), Christmas Basket (1), Class Colors (1), Dance (2); Monitor (1); Class Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); Second Team (4). GRACE REED “Billie” Drexel Hill Who's making all the racket in 232? None other than our jolly Billie, the champion talker of '27. She’s the kind of girl that you hear before and after you see her and like her all the more for it. Through the four years that Billie has been with us, we have known her to be the pride of the Domestic Science Department, and as for writing essays, leave it to Grace! All told, Grace is a fine girl, and we know that a certain Frank is with us when we say that. Monitor (1, 2); Class Basketball (1, 2). DOROTHY RENNER “Dot” Aldan “Oh! what are you saying? Tell me.” Yes, that’s Dot Renner. The class of ’27 has certainly enjoyed her many and varied ques- tions. A faithful scholar, a kind friend, and a willing helper in our activities are just a few of Dot’s good points. Her host of friends is one evidence of her charming personality. Dot is having a difficult time convincing her parents that she should go away to college. They say “No,” and perhaps a certain Eggie is supporting them, too, for reasons of his own. C.loc Club (1); Health Play (3). Committees—Ring (3), Dance (2), Debate Reception (4). NIXON RICHMAN “Nix” Folcroft Nix is one of our two-play men. We heard very little of him until his junior year, then he began to “step out” and has since become quite popular. We all remember his fine acting as Joe Bullit in Seventeen,” and as a policeman in “A Full House.” which helped make these plays successes. If you see someone tripping in the hall, you may rest assured that Nix is the cause, because he glories in this. Nix is also a whiz at typing, having received typing awards. Class Play (3, 4); Monitor (3); Soccer (4); Typing Awards (4). Committees—Junior-Senior Reception (3); Senior Final (4). JOHN RISCO Clifton Heights John has been with us a long time, but we never heard much of him. No, you wouldn’t, he lives in Clifton or some other mountain resort. But then again, if any of you want to see a typewriter smoke, watch John. The only words John can’t spell aren’t in the dictionary. Looking ahead, it is not hard to picture John in a large office with the word “Private” under his name. Anyway, John, we all think a lot of you, and all the success in the world isn’t too much. 42 U P I - D A H JAMES ROBBINS “Jim” Drexel Hill We have with us tonight, another speller, Mr. James Excelsior Robbins, “always burning up.” What? spell—Oh, Mother—he’s another hound at it. Jim is also a type hound—making Miss “L. C. Smith blush with the heat of his rapid pounds. Northeast High sure passed a real fellow on to us when they gave us Jim, for he’s “A Jolly Good Fellow.’’ Sometimes Jim looks at us with a far- away stare. Who is she? Keep quiet, fresh, what do you care? Here’s luck, Jim, to whatever you attempt. Upi-Dah Staff (4); Track (2. 3, 4). FRANK ROBINSON Kirklyn Here we have in our presence, Frank L. Robinson, better known as Frank. He came to our class in the freshman year, and hails from the wild and woolly town of Kirklyn. An old saying, yes, but “Actions speak louder than words,” may be applied to Frank. He does his work in plain fashion, but somehow or other is outstanding. Radio is one of his side attractions, while golf and gunning also take much of his time. Through his earnest ways he is bound to attain success in the business world. PRICE ROLLER Bywood Heights A rather elongated and serious gentleman now passes in review. It takes almost three hours for him to pass a given point, but then the spectators have a treat. Price presents a sophisticated and worldly appearance, and, in sooth, nothing seems to ruffle his calm demeanor. A lesson more or less—pouf—’tis nothing! Yet with all this our hero has battled his way to the front, and has attained the longed-for goal—graduation. With all his vaunted nonchalance. Price is a good-hearted sort of chap and was a decided asset to ye class. NED F. RUBRIGHT ‘‘Rube’’ Stonehurst Who’s this we hear so much about? None other than our good- natured. happy-go-lucky Ned. He certainly can hand out a line of talk. In fact, he’d rather do that than anything else, except be seen with a certain blonde young lady. And say, can he type! Ned’s going to be our next champion. There’s also another thing which he enjoys—tennis. He’s been in several tournaments and always came out near the top. Well, Ned. we wish you lots of success when you go forth to conquer the world. Science Club (4); Tenni (4): Christmas Basket Committee (2). EVELYN M. RUST “Rusty” East Lansdcwne Qu avez-vous?—-Yes. sure enough, it’s Evelyn talking French again. The way this young lady talks French makes us think we are in Paris. Evelyn’s beautiful curly hair is the envy of us all. too, for it is prettiest after a rain. Here is “an old-fashioned girl who likes to cook and sew. Evelyn can sing. too. as we know from her work in the chorus of the operettas. She tells us she is going to work, but we believe a certain young man will disapprove of that. Operetta (2, 3, 4); Dramus Club (2. 3, 4); Photograph Committee (4). U P I - D A H 43 ALICE KATHERINE SCHEFFER “Al” Melbourne Here’s one of our bright, cheery, blonde stenographers on the Upi-Dah staff, and how she can type. She can also sing, play tennis and as for dancing—. She expects to he someone’s private secre- tary. How we envy her boss! And—who is this person of the opposite sex she is seen around with so often? Sh! His first name is Ned. We’ll let you guess the rest. Well, Alice, we hope you become a great success when you go out into the wide, wide, busi- ness world. Upf-Dah (4): Record Staff (4); Gym Exhibition (1); May Day (1): Health Pageant (2); Senior Final Committee. MARGARET CLARA SCHMIDT “Peg” Drexel Hill This picture is undisputable proof that looks are deceiving. Get a microscope and see if by any chance you can detect the faint gleam of humor on Peg's severe features. Do you recognize Mrs. Fleming of the Senior Play? ’Tis she, none other! Did you say this lady looks quiet? Better get Mr. Milne’s opinion first, but still she is one of our leading commercials. No matter where Peg is, you’ll always hear her before you sec her. If she is not talking you’ll find her singing. Which all goes to show why we like Peg so much. Play (4); Operetta (2); Upi-Dah (4); Record Staff (4); Glee Club (2. 4). RUSSELL SCHRADER “Pop� Aldan Here we have Pop Shrader, the plucky guard on our football team last fall. Pop tells us he has only one hobby and that is foot- ball. He even plays it in his sleep. Best of all, Pop has an appoint- ment to the Naval Academy at Annapolis where he intends to enter next fall. He says he wants to make the team so he can help the Navy sink the Army in 1028. All his friends know and admire his easy-going, happy manner. Here’s hoping Pop makes the team. Football (3. 4); Monitor (2). ISABEL SGARRO “lbs” Drexel Hill “Billie, lbs and Fran”—I’ll take the one in the middle. Well, that’s little lbs. She was one of us when we began our career four short years ago and in all that time she has been still the same little lbs—hasn’t grown an inch—at least, not physically. How- ever, we don’t doubt that she knows a lot more than she did then, both of lessons and otherwise. She is quite a worker, too, especially when Mr. Haupt wants someone to play the piano. Tribunal (3); Dance Committee (3): Orchestra (4). AMY ADELE SHOEMAKER “Fritz” East Lansdowne And still they come. Here is another one of those Fast Lans- downcrs. Fritz is a quiet, modest little maid, and we hardly know she’s around at times. But don’t let us mislead you. She sure can make noise when she has a reason to do so. She is rather shy about her dramatic ability, and although she hasn’t shown it around school we have heard it from her friends. Amy expects to be a stcnog, and we know she will be a good one. Music Club (1). 44 U P I - D A H E. ISABELLE SHULL “Issie” Folcroft Here is Issie, another one of our ready gigglers. She believes in “Early to school, and early to leave makes a girl healthy and wise indeed ’ We have watched Issie for four years during which she has never been late. Keep it up, Issie, the world needs prompt and efficient stenographers. Day in and day out we see her striv- ing toward a worthy goal, yet she’s ready to lend a helping hand to a fellow student. Her good nature and willingness to work hard endeared her to us all. Monitor (3). THOMAS F. SIMMONS, JR. “Tom” Drexel Hill Here is Tom, saxophone player, of long experience. Ever since his freshman year. Tom has been tooting his little sax in the orchestra. He also has some dramatic talent, for we remember him as George (Trooper in “Seventeen.” Tom intends to finish his education at the Wharton School. We feel sure his experience gained as banker in Room 224 will help him a lot there. Maybe he’ll soon be playing in the Penn band, who knows? We wish Tom all sorts of good fortune at Penn and afterwards. Orchestra (1, 2. 3, 4); Dramus Club (2, 3, 4); Play (3). Committees— Dance (2. 4). CLAIRE SMITH “Skeete” Highland Park Here is one of our wee packages. Good from tip to toe. Claire’s middle name is “Originality,” as shown in her four years of work in Upper Darby. We know for sure now that size is no barometer of value. One of Skeeter’s chief amusements during the winter months is ice skating. In this, as in her ballet dancing, her graceful poise is her strong asset. Claire’s high school career has been successful and we know she will continue this in the future. MARGARET ELEANOR SMITH “Peg’’ Drexel Hill This is none other than Peggy Eleanor. Peg usually recited whether she had studied or not, in fact, we think she recited best when she studied least. But it’s over now, and no longer will she plead for the Dramatics assignment. Speaking of dramatics, Peg, as Zaida Finch, in our Sophomore Play, gave some good advice, and liked it so much that she’s continued ever since. Peg has excited the envy of the senior girls by wearing those Blue and Gray Friends’ Central Letters. We wish lur all kind of good things. Monitor (1): Class Play (2); Manager Class Basketball (4). Com- mittees—Flower (1). Christmas Basket (1). FRANKLIN STAHL “Tannyu” Sharon Hill The gentleman of two traits, good nature and a smile. One glance will inform you girls, that Tannyu is good looking. He is one of the class’ live wires, and we all remember his work in the operetta. Athough Tannyu holds no berth on the honor roll he can give you almost any information you desire, especially in chemistry (?) Furthermore, Tannyu has a good eye for service and a certain sophomore girl. After a year at prep school he intends to enter West Point, so the best of luck to you, Tannyu! Operetta (4); Dramus Club (4). Committees—Dance (4); Party (4). U P I - D A H 45 EDITH E. STAUFFER “Boots” Harwood Edith certainly has speed in typing and talking. Sixty words a minute is her aim in the former. Speed limit in talking?—well, there isn’t any. That’s all right, Edith; someone has to make some noise, and we enjoy it. Edith is one product of the Commercial Department who can “tickle the typewriter” as well as she can “tickle the ivories.” We wonder why Edith comes to school so early? There’s a reason, they say. But what? That’s a secret. Operetta (3); Dramus Club (3, 4); Dance Committee (4). RUTH ELIZABETH STETLER “Daphne” Stonehurst Do “gentlemen prefer blondes?” Maybe, but if so, it seems that our Ruth is an exception to the rule. Witness her conquests. In fact, Ruth's charm and sweet smile have won her endless friends of both sexes. And that is not all—her dramatic ability as por- trayed in the junior and senior plays, is one of her many talents. When you want sympathy you can count on Ruth. She will always have a kind word and that is probably the real reason why there are so many who are glad to call her a friend. Tribunal (3); Monitor (2); Plays (3, 4); Record Staff (4). GEORGE STEWART “Stew” Drexel Hill Stew is one of those funloving fellows with a jovial disposition. His hobbies are radio and music. Stew can tell you about anything from a gaseous conductance type of full wave rectifier to a C-sharp minor. We all remember Stew as Wun Tun, the politician who brought the good news that made possible the marriage of Sing Fong and Lotus Blossom in this year’s operetta. Next year Stew is going to Trinity College. Well, take our advice, Stew, and just be yourself. Operetta (3. 4); Dramus Club; Dance Committee (3). WILLIAM STRAIN “BUI” Essington Bill Strain, a quiet unassuming lad, is a “big” asset to our class. Bill is one of the stars of the French and Latin classes. What would we have done for the pictures in this volume wtihout Bill? His ceaseless effort in chasing after 170 people for their photographs certainly was a gigantic task, but Bill was capable of it. and did a fine job. Bill expects to go to Penn and we know that he will make good in his profession and receive his “M. D.” Picture Committee (4). JOHN STUCKER “Stuck” Drexel Plaza The class presents another of its latest acquisitions—John Stucker, that quiet fellow who always seems so busy. We haven’t learned to know John awftilly well because he’s a retiring chap, but we can testify to the fact that what he does, he does not only well, but better than well. We say we don’t know John, but that is our loss more than his. In algebra he sometimes gladdened Mr. Diehl’s heart, and sometimes—well, let’s forget it! John’s a great fellow, and we arc all glad to have known him. 45 U P I - D A H MADELEINE REBECCA SUPLEE Highand Park Five feet two and a genial mixture of poetry is our faithful class poet. Madeleine can compose poetry on any subject from a daisy to an elephant. She can play basketball, and is quite a track star also. It’s no trouble at all for her to run around the track ten (?) times. But what’s this we hear about school affairs? Madeleine is present at every one. And who is always with her? We’ll let you guess. She expects to brighten Temple with her presence next year. We wish her lots of everything good. Basketball (1); Track (1, 4); Tennis (2). JOSEPH P. TURNER ‘‘Joe” Yeadon Another sterling Yeadonite flashes across the pages of history. Even as those whose careers are emblazoned earlier in these pages, Joe’s has been a real hit among Upper Darby’s clans and class rooms. Funny—say, Joe is that and more as witness the Upj-Dah personals. Talented—again we need look no further than the senior play. In that production Joe was a second Lon Chaney. Popular—a Fideles award speaks for that. Need we give Joe a greater recommendation? The dictates of space say, “no”—so if you want to know about Joe—ask the man who knows him! Monitor (3); Play (4); Upi-D h, Junior Number (3); Record Staff (4); Hi-Y (4); Tennis (4); Fideles (4). WALTON UMSTEAD “Umpy” Aldan Clap hands, here comes Umpy. See that broad grin spread over his face. Yes, that’s him. “What’s the use of worrying?” asks Umpy, “Have a smile for everyone and everyone will have a smile for you.” Umpy came to us in the freshman year from Aldan. This jolly, good-natured fellow always does his share of the work, and then helps you with yours. This is a fine policy and one that should be continued. We know that this and his permanent smile will win him friends wherever he may go. ELIZABETH VAN ANDEN “Van” Drexel Hill Van did quite a bit of traveling before she finally settled down in our midst, having previously tried Washington Central, St. Thomas, and West Philadelphia High. While becoming acclimated to her new surroundings she indulged in Second Team Basketball. This year she played a stellar game from a forward position on the varsity team, gaining especial renown for her ability to shoot fouls. Van’s motto, as her many friends know is “Deeds not words.” A cheery smile, an advocate of the right, a kind word, a true friend— Van, herself! Basketball (3. 4). HELEN NEVIN WAGNER Drexel Hill Everyone knows who the stately girl in blue is. That is our Helen, always with her happy smile for all her friends. And “all her friends stand for a great multitude. -Is Helen willing to help? Well, just ask a poor distracted French or Latin student. Besides being a French student, Helen is endowed with other talents. No one was more dependable in the sophomore play or in our operettas than she. Does she crave the music of a certain orchestra? Just start her talking about Olsen and Co.! We warn you against her charms. They’re dangerous. Play (2); Operetta (2, 4); Oramus Club (2, 3, 4); Junior Number (3); Monitor (2). 48 U P I - D A H BRANDLE WALLACE “Wally ’ East Lansdowne Anybody seen Wally? Oh, there he is with his sax, and would you look at that crowd around him! He is our champion sax player, and is always in demand to play some place. However, he still finds time for tennis and West Chester—Whoa! That was a slip. That’s all right, Wally, we all fall sometime! Folks, Wally has taken four years of French. He knows so much about French now t hat he could teach a Frenchman to speak it—providing the Frenchman was deaf and dumb. uramus Club (2, 3, 4); Orchestra (2, 3, 4). DOROTHY WALLS “Dot” Drexel Hill Plaza Here you see the little sunshine girl of the class of ’27. When Dot came to us last year from West Philly, she fitted right into our midst. Since then, she has done quite a lot of work for our class, and put lots if pep into it. Dot is famous to most of us for her part as the chaperone in the operetta. What would we have done without Dot to lead cheers at last year’s football games? She won half our battles in this peppy office. Operetta (4); Dram us Club (4); Cheer Leader (4); Senior Party Com- mittee (4), WILLIAM WARWICK “BUI” Highland Park Bill is one of the heavy-weights of our class. He is a quiet, steady fellow with a bright mind. Ever see Bill blush? Just tease him a little and watch. Over in the chemistry lab, they found the following formula for Bill: take a bottle, put in it a good sport, a dash of wit, a lot of freckles, and a skin you love to touch, shake well and you have our Bill. Next yea£ Bill intends to return to Upper Darby for a post-graduate course. MARGARET L. WATKIN “Peg” Harwood Here is one of the loyalcst supporters of Upper Darby’s teams. Besides supporting teams, Peg has earned and received her second team letters in basketball. And do you remember the aristocratic Mrs. Pembroke in “The Full House? That was another evidence of Peg’s versatility. No doubt many of the Upper Darby students have known Peg long enough to have enjoyed her ready wit. The class of '27 certainly would be lost without her. Margaret has not yet made her plans for next year, but here’s to success in whatever she may undertake in the future. Monitor (2); Play (4); Basketball (4); Tennis (4). GRACE WILLIAMS Stonehurst If a girl had two gray sparkling eyes plus a radiant smile whom would she equal? A chorus of shouts from her friends quickly solve the problem—Grace Williams! We arc indebted to Girls’ High School for Grace. She came to us in her senior year and immedi- ately proved to us the worth of a sunny disposition. Atlantic City, Grace’s former residence, still holds a strange attraction. We wonder whether it’s the ocean or the boardwalk? We’re not guess- ing—but is it of the mineral, vegetable, or animal kingdom? U P I - D A H 49 HAROLD WILLIAMS “Hal” Highland Park Here we view the solemn countenance of ”Deacon” Williams. Throughout our four years, Hal has been Mr. Morris’s right-hand man, always willingly doing those little jobs which just have to have somebody to do them. ’Way back in our sophomore year, in “Agatha’s Aunt,” there was a part which fitted Hal to a “t”— that of a regular country deacon, and Hal did wonders with his lines. Hal is a steady, unassuming fellow, and if he continues to forge ahead as deliberately as he talks, success is assured. Play (2); Hi-Y Club (4); Monitor (4); King Committee (3). RUTH ISABELLE WILLIAMS “Rufus” Drexel Hill Oh, quiet, you say? Wrong. Rufus just needs to get started, and when she does—well, that’s one on you! This young lady is one of our senior athletes, and she surely docs her stuff. She swings a tennis racquet, hurls a basketball, and stirs up dust on the track with a vim and steadiness that does your heart good. That’s the way Rufus does everything. She just plugs right along and doesn’t shy at hard tasks. She’s the kind this old world of ours needs; a steady, cheerful, friendly friend. Basketball (4); Class (1. 4); Track (1); Tennis (3, 4). CHARLES T. WILLIS “Chuck” Drexel Hill Well, girls, here we have the “boy friend.” Everyone knows Chuck, even the “one-by-two” eighth graders. He holds a hearty smile for everyone. He’ll smile the other way, though, when Phila- delphia sues him for the wear and tear on the Delaware River Bridge. Collingswood is the place. He says she’s a second cousin,” but what’s in a name? Chuck is preparing to take an engineering course in Drexel. We all wish him the best of luck in his work, and we hope he’ll do as much for Drexel as he has for Upper Darby and ’27. Monitor (2. 3); Class Play (3). Committees—Christmas Basket (1). Flower (2). Dance (4), Party (4), Play (I). WILLIAM L. WILSON “Bill” Millbourne It isn’t often that we find a fellow like Bill, but when we do we have a real asset. He is the very soul of activity, this cheery son of Millbourne. We’ve seen the Upi-Dah grow and expand under his skilful guidance, but this is only one of the many services which he has performed for the school. With all his duties, though, he has never failed with those little acts of assistance and encourage- ment which have established him as our helper and friend. Fideles (3): Upi-Dah (3), editor (4); Junior Number (3); Record Staff, Editor (4); Monitor (2); HI-Y. Secretary (4): Debating Team (4); Honor Roll (2. 4); English Prize (1. 3); Swarthmore Public Speaking Contest (4); CJolf (4). Committees—Flower (2). Dance (3). Alumni Reception (4). DONALD E. WRIGHT Don Bywood Don came to us in his sophomore year from Akron. Ohio, and wasting no time got “wright into things.” Don always has a smile for everyone, and only looks on the sunny side of life. He always has a helping hand, and is ever ready for work. Those who saw him fight and work on the gridiron can vouch for this. This sunny gentleman from Ohio was sergeant-at-arms of the Hi-Y. Keep up the good work, Don, we’re all for “U.” Football (3. 4); Track (3): Sergeant-at-Arms Hi-Y Club (4). 50 U P I - D A H MARIAN B. YARNALL “Emby” Drexel Hill The fates were particularly kind when they presented Marian to us in our sophomore year. Marian is one of those sweet, quiet girls in a classroom, but you ought to hear her in a crowd! Her great talent is art as everyone knows by the clever Upi-Dah covers and the art prize which was awarded her in her junior year. Not a long time ago. Marian was the Upi-Dah’s “Fideles” selection and that shows how much we all appreciate her capability and industry. Play (3); Upi-Dah (3. 4); Record Staff (4); Junior Number (3); Ten- nis (3); Commercial Club (4); Art Prize (3) Fideles (4); Pennant Com- mittee (2). JOHN HYSLOP YEAMAN Upper Darby John Yeaman? Oh, ves, lie’s that new fellow from West Philly who is forever saving the day in a chemistry recitation. John is a regular fellow” when one gets to know him, but as he is rather retiring, he is not very well known. He spends much of his time doing biology. We wonder why? Of course, it’s none of our business. John’s fondness for running and pole vaulting has led him to try out for the track team. John intends to enter Penn next fall. May they appreciate him as we have! VIRGINIA YERGER “Ginny” Drexel Hill Our last two high school years have been brightened by the presence of Ginny who entered here from West Philly. In this short time she has made a host of friends with her winning per- sonality and her willingness to help her fellow classmates. Ginny is one of our best students; just ask her anything about chemistry! More than a few times her name has appeared on the Honor Roll. Of course, you remember her as Mrs. Pembroke in the senior play. Next year Ginny is going to Penn. They will like you as much as we have, Ginny, that’s certain. Play (4); Secretary of Monitors (4); Honor Roll (3, 4). ROSALIE MARY YERKES ke Millbourne A giggle that sounds like an “eke,” a question, and there’s Rosalie! She has been with us since our eighth grade year, and from the start was a conscientious worker and an interesting class- mate. We won’t forget her work on the Upi-Dah StafT or her work in our junior and senior plays very soon, either. Remember Lola in “Seventeen,” and Mrs. Fleming in “A Full House”? That was Rosalie! We know she’ll be a success in whatever she chooses to do, so good luck at Goucher, Rosalie. I, • Up!;,v ahJ4).: Reo F‘l StafT (4); Class Play (3, 1); Honor Roll; English Prize (1); Monitor (1); May Day Celebration (1); Class Motto Com- mittee (2). MILDRED E. YOUNG ‘Mil ’ East Lansdowne Dark curly hair, dark brown eyes, a very bright countenance, and a pleasant personality. All these put together make up our Mildred. Do you like her? We do. too. She is quite an artist, and, although not a musician herself, she is also a great lover of music. Mil listens entranced to the deepest bass tones ensuing from one corner of our orchestra. Yes, she likes music, but perhaps she likes the musician more. We do not know what vour ambitions for next year are, but whatever they are—best of luck to you. Mil! U P I - D A H 51 ORCHARD ZIMMERMAN “Zimmie” Highland Park Ladies and Gentlemen: before you is the picture of a (so to speak) genial, debonair, Canadian lad. the actuality of which is ever more debonair and handsome than this likeness. We speak oi none other than Peaches. Going from the sublime, however, we would like to say that since his appearance in our midst, two years ago. Peaches has acquired not only prowess on the soccer field, but also, through his standard of personality, a multitude of friends. We all wish him lots of happiness in whatever field he endeavors to achieve success. Soccer (3. 4): Basketball (3). DOMINICK PAPALE “Pap” Folcroft Yet another personage is offered for the delectation of the dear old public. Behold Pap! The acme of good nature. An easy-going, dependable chap, too, is Friend Pap. The automobile which he possesses is a land mark—inasmuch as it has all the appearance of an antique and scarcely ever moves. Then, again. Pap is a real athlete. A talented soccer player, with a sure-fire foot and eye, is the first of our hero’s roles. A speedy cross-country and track star is the second. Thus we see Pap—first a real fellow and a real friend. Class Night program March—True Blue (St. Clair). .U. D. H. S. Orchestra President’s Address..........Charles A. Leavitt Class Prophecy....Virginia Yerger, Dorothy Moore Presentations: Miriam Cross, George Linn, Joseph Turner Vocal Solo—A Brown Bird Singing (Wood), Mary Quigley Presentations: Ellen Leavitt, Madalen Mantz, Wilbur McCullough Class Will: Lillian Fielding, Orvile Morrison, Albert Pittman Presentation of School Banner Class Song...............................Class of ’27 U P I - D A H S3 (Elaaa Night Ahhrrsa T IS, indeed, a great pleasure to extend to everyone of you, a most hearty welcome to this, our Class Night Program. We appreciate your coming here tonight just as we have appreciated the support you have so faithfully given to us in all the activities of our student days. Four years ago, we assembled in this same auditorium, to organize our class, then numbering two hundred and sixty-six. From that day, all our ideals have been fashioned in the anticipation of this night. But now, as we look hack, it seems hardly possible that so much could have been crowded into four seemingly short years. In the terms of our stage setting, we feel that we have finally stormed the castle and now look out on that biggest battle of all—life itself. During these four years, we have come to realize very fully just how much our school has meant to us. While we are anxious to go out and attack the prob- lems for which we have prepared ourselves, yet it is true that we find our leave- taking is not all joy. We feel that we have been privileged to have gone to school in these splendid buildings. To our school board, we shall forever stand indebted that they have provided us with every possible material equipment. Our teachers and principal, Mr. Tyson, have been our friends as well as our instructors. We know that we have gained knowledge from them. We hope to show by our achievements, that we have been worthy of their friendship and faith- ful labors. It is altogether fitting to pause a moment in this, our last class function, to note the passing from us. of one whose interest was most kind and sincere in the graduating exercises of previous classes from this school. As seniors, we felt the loss of our late Superintendent. Mr. Mendenhall, most keenly and we feel honored to have known him and to have been under his guidance as we were for three years. By the same token, we have come to know our new Superintendent, Mr. William C. Sampson, as a real friend, and administrator. We enjoyed his com- pany most on our trip to Washington, and we most heartily pledge him our loyalty as we wish him success in his work. The Class of '27 has been blessed with three wonderful friends, our class advisors. After our first year, Mrs. Douglass took up Miss Elder’s work, and with Mr. Morris, she has been with us since then. Tomorrow, we take leave of our Alma Mater. We have done our best to bold high the standards of Upper Darby. We hand on to you who remain, her honor brightening with the years, and urge you to “carry on.” Do your best always; it is none too good for your school. Cherish and advance the traditions for which she stands, and the Class of 1927, now soon to be alumni, shall stand ready to support and help you. But now, friends, let us turn in the spirit of frivolity, to the fun of our Class Night. Laugh with us; enjoy our fun with us; get into the spirit of our class night, for tomorrow will find us back again in our own places, and in a mood not fitted for fun. 54 U P I - D A H (teas rnplipru Washington. D. C.. May 1. 1942. Dear Mr. Morris: We have had glorious weather for our short trip to the Capitol, and I must write to you what shall really appear as the fulfillment of the destinies of those charges of ours in the Class of ’27 which we brought here fifteen years ago. For old times’ sake we have followed the same itinerary as that of our previous trip, and have been amazed to meet every one of the old bunch. We found the Union Station Restaurant now supervised by Thomas Martin. He allowed us to inspect the kitchen, where Dorothy Renner paused in her flipping of “Ham and Eggies” to greet us. Hurrying on to the Capitol, we were turned over to Kenneth Ragan, now one of the Federal guides. In one of the ante-rooms we saw Alice Marsh, still efficiently handling financial troubles. By her side was Helen Buchanan, the nation’s leading economist. Farther on in the hall we heard loud voices issuing from the Senate Chamber, and looking in the balcony we discovered Orville Morrison and Arthur Martindale in another of their heated debates. Albert Pitman, president pro-tem, was presiding, but his effort to retain order was as useless as in the session of 1927—Room 224. Following this we went to the National Museum to spend a little time. Here our guides were old friends, Dorothy Cohen and Dorothy Cotton, who incidently explained the presence of Joe Turner, who was disputing the relations between his height and width with that of one of the prehistoric animals. This was very entertaining, but we were forced to leave in order to be on time for the sight-seeing bus. Warren Baldwin, the lecturer, pointed out many places of inter- est, and on the steps of the Turkish Embassy we spotted Walter Horner ener- getically expounding to a feminine audience in which we could recognize the faces of Ann Fetters, Margaret Bohinick, Margaret Schmidt, Ethel Barger, Charlotte Kresse, Madelen Supplee and Eleanor Ray. As the bus stopped a newsboy shouted, “Extra, Extra!” “William Lott Dies of a Broken Heart.’’ Marjorie Hallahan Marries a Duke.” Buying a paper, my attention was soon attracted to the picture page. There was the All-American track team, consisting of Clayton Bauerle, Thormod Bassoe, Leland Clifford and Wallis Kelley. Upper Darby’s pride of noble athletes was also being maintained by the picture of Ruth Williams, Margaret Watkin, William Dinsmore and Ber- nard McCabe, who were vieing for the professional tennis championship. In another corner of the page was pictured a huge mound of trophies, behind which stood Blanche Lieberman. She had acquired these with her unusual intellectual powers. Leafing over the paper my eye caught a blaring advertisement of “Blow- Hard Musical Instruments.” There was a man playing a saxophone and below it were the words: “How to become popular,” by Brandle Wallace. But the social news was even more interesting. Here many names of old acquaintances were U P I - D A H 55 found. There was a picture of Mary Crawford with the announcement that she was to sail for England on the morrow. I smiled as 1 recalled Mary’s fondness for the name of that country. Isabel Ireland was sailing on the same boat for her native land, and Charles Willis and Franklin Stahl were going to fly over in their trusty plane for the second time in that week. There were also two events of great social interest. A large dance In honor of all visiting royalty was sponsored by Mary Read and Margaret Smith. A reunion party was given by Marie Bu- chanan for Marjorie Evans, Ruth Koch. Martha Krasting, Magdalene McCloskey, Ruth Molineux, Helen Wagner. Frances Kline, and Virginia Harrison. I had never read a paper containing so much news of immediate interest, as I also learned that Francis Bogert was preparing for a long delayed trip to Wilkes-Barre. Edith Bonsall was the clever newspaper reporter for all this. However. I was aroused from my deep absorption in the paper by Warren’s voice explaining that to the left was the new mansion of Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman, formerly Elinor Dilworth, and that all new additions to their animal collection could be seen in their modern kennels, still strong for Washington dogs. Just be- fore reaching our destination we beheld a cozy garden and on the porch sat Dorothy Kobler listening to the mellow voice of a singer being broadcast from a station in England. Our tour ended at the Arlington Hotel, now under the proprietorship of James Robbins. It is needless to say “silence reigned.” We were escorted to our rooms by the chief bell-hop, Maurice Jackson. We were just settled when we heard screaming and yelling, which seemed like an echo of years gone by. Just then Dorothy Walls and James Kunkle. worthy chaperons, passed our doors, try- ing to subdue a crowd of excited young ladies who had just encountered a dashing young bachelor. Thomas Manley, who was trying to esca| e unnoticed. Some of the teachers who made this party complete were Miriam Cross, kindergarten, (Mint always did like Earl-y Youth); Elsie Brodbeck, Madeline McCrone, Evelyn Groves, Mollie McCardell. and Ruth Stetler, who is teaching children the art of being a charming May Queen. Even the strict discipline of these instructors could not quiet the girls, so the hotel manager was forced to send up the house detective, Rice Longaker. After a few minutes respite from our long trip, we went down to the lobby, only to behold Herbert Milliken surrounded by a huge stack of postcards, on which he was hurriedly inscribing “Sweetie Pie.” This reminded me that 1 should also send some cards and I went to the souvenir stand where Frank Robinson was displaying his wares, with an irresistable sales talk, especially about one of the latest additions to literature, written by John Feeck. After addressng my cards, we went out on “K” Street and encountered more of our former friends. Virginia Clendenning was standing beside a large cart filled with apples surrounded by a number of male customers. Further down the street we passed Carroll Cole’s haberdashery in which was displayed a picture of George McCrea. illustrating “what the well dressed man is wearing.” Inside John Stucker displayed neckwear in person. Next door hung Grace Reed’s name on a sign as manager of an exclusive 56 UPI-DAH gown shop. Stepping inside to say a word of greeting, we also met Isabell Sgarro, chief designer, and Florence Haig, her Parisian importer. As a fashion show was then going on, I waited to see some of Madame’s exclusive models and here were more 1927 people: Elsie Naughton in sport toggery: Rita Pardee in a charming afternoon frock; Grace Williams in a smalt ensemble; Margaret Manley in a brilliant evening gown, and last came Dot Hayden and Estelle King in two of the newest juvenile models. As I came out of the shop, Gordon Hall hailed me from the other side before his Radillcac Automobile Agency. Further on our walk, we passed a jewelry shop bearing the name, Joseph Hess, Class Rings a Specialty. As I turned back to the hotel, I noticed Price Roller’s antique shop. Coming to Fred Bradley’s deli- catessen store. I purchased some tid-bits. In front of the hotel a large crowd had gathered once more around the same old hurdy-gurdy, now the property of Harry Muntz, who turned the handle while George Stewart gathered the pennies. Harold Williams and William Strain were frantically beseeching the crowd to pose for news-reel movies and Alice Scheffer and Ned Rubright willingly consented, but Edith Stauffer and John Risco still did not wish such publicity. In the lobby we were duly surprised by an impromptu reception engineered by Flora Lynch, Tom Burns, and William Wilson and his social secretary, Edna Molineux. I hurried upstairs to dress for our dinner party with Clair Smith, Isabel Shull, and Elizabeth Van Anden. The last named seems to have lost her ability at basket- ball and now excels in “Jacks.” This dinner party also provided a lot of news. Donald Wright's home is often mentioned in the society columns in the papers of this city. Rosalie and John have remodeled a large house along West Chester Pike and John holds an official job. Later, Russell Schrader came to our table and was served his native dish of sauerkraut. After dinner we went to Keith's Theatre. We were ushered to our seats in the mezzanine by Zander Dieter per- sonally. now manager of the theatre. In the orchestra Upper Darby’s talent was well represented by Howard Baldwin, Robert Buchanan, Jack Eckenroth. and Thomas Simmons. The first act was an Apache Dance by Alice Hagerman and Bill Applegate. Then came a world-famous character actress, Madelen Mantz. Our laughter had hardly subsided when we were informed by Mr. Dieter that the next act required absolute quiet. It was a stirring tragedy and Nixon Richman was now quite a criminal, while Charles Leavitt tried very hard to save his soul. During this sad scene I noticed, in front of me, a young woman sobbing violently, and I soon recognized Dorothy Moore. The rest of the show was of a lighter trend. John Fearon and George Linn set us into gales of laughter, and Wil- liam Warwick as “Fasto Dolan,” made our sides ache. The next act was “The Song and Dance Man,” with Russell Atchison and Sam Bryde. Sam was the song, and Russ the dance. From this juncture, the show had a more artistic- air. Dorothy Cleveland, Mary Quigley, Helen Moore, and Ellen Leavitt rendered beautiful vocal selections and were accompanied by a graceful dancer. Sue Lieben- burg. In the next act Alice Andrassy played a violin solo, and was presented with UPI-DAH 57 an orchid by Edward Gurk. Mae Goodwin and Veronica Hoyle next entertained us with a pantomine, and Franklin Lewis demonstrated his ability to convert himself into a frog. The concluding act was the greatest of all. Mildred Young and Warner Haslett as “Romeo and Juliet.” We heard that their understudies are Ruth Duddy and Arthur Hinkle. After the show Amy Shoemaker, Elizabeth Haslett, Dorothy Lamborn, and Elsie Fly came out and asked the audience to contribute generously toward the “Benefit for the Daughters of East Lansdowne.” We remained for the Pathe News, and were very much interested in a peculiar automobile race. The participants were Viola Johnson, Howell Hick- man, Dick Goodall, Janet Kasely, and Clementine Chain. Of course Viola won by a bumper, but her Ford was later discovered to be a Lincoln in disguise. An exciting “Big League” game followed, and we had no trouble recognizing Wilbur McCullough and Bobby England as the stars. However, there were two fair rooters—who had a great deal of influence on their excellent game. They were Lillian Davis, and Jane Morrison, respectively. Joe Johnston made a whacking good pitcher, but he kept the name of his fair rooter a secret. An international typing contest followed the game, and Florence Gorke, Sylvia Klinka. Rose Colantuono, Anna Geshwind, and Catherine Carpenter were the participants. Needless to say, Florence Gorke won. Jackson Downes, Gertrude Goodwin, and George Matsinger were next shown as the leading scientists of the day, and Gertrude was soon to receive her degree as bridge builder. Margaret Jones was pictured as the Dean of the famous Women’s College, and at the request of John Yeaman, she was giving special instruction in name pronunciations such as Roberta and others. Lillian Fielding had risen to great heights as a lawyer, and was shown issuing a document to Joseph Geuting and Evelyn Kennedy. Thomas Johnston had won much fame as a cartoonist, and used, as a subject for his famous comics, Walton Umstead. The last picture was that of Virginia Yerger on a boat bound for China as a federal expert sent over to study their “rice” problem. As we were leaving the theatre we encountered Marian Yarnall, who ex- plained that as a successful artist she had a great deal of difficulty in keeping her Bills” straight. While talking to Marian our attention was attracted to the slow motions of a man paying a taxi driver and we recognized Wm. McNaughton deciding how large a tip he could afford. We forgave Scotty this, however, and walked toward the hotel. On entering we met Mildred Cohen, a young lady of fashion, in a state of upheaval. She was outraged at the noise made by a visiting school and would remain no longer under the roof of the hotel. Earl Gott, the model gentleman, was also “checking out,” and all the arguments of Howard Murphy, the night clerk could not induce him to stay. And now, Mr. Morris, as 1 have related to you in detail this strange co- incidence, I am closing with only the wish that you could have been here and could have seen all those dear friends of ours once more, and re-lived the won- derful trip of ’27. Sincerely yours, MRS. DOUGLASS. 58 U P I - D A H (Elafis iHtahmj T ACK ill the days of '23 the knights of ’27 began their eventful high school career was started under the guidance of Mr. Morris and Miss Elder, as °ur class advisors. 'I he officers chosen for the first year were Earl Gott. president; Robert Hodges, vice-president; Eleanor Guth, secretary, and Alice Marsh, treasurer. These |ieople, with the help of our advisors, successfully started us on our high school life. The first high-light of the freshman year was our “Get-together Party.’’ Although feeling very fresh, green and insignificant, we made our start in athletics and student government. Then, too, we continued the cus- tom started by the class of ’26 of crowning the May Queen. Our year was com- pleted by a farewell party for Miss Elder, whom we were very sorry to lose. As the sophomore year rolled around all were filled with class spirit and enthusiasm. We began the year by electing Charles Leavitt as president, William Applegate as vice-president, Eleanor Guth as secreary and Alice Marsh treasurer. Because our secretary moved away. Viola Johnson was elected to fill her place, and has held that office ever since. Very soon after, our organization again began to function, and Miss Schelljnger was presented by Mr. Mendenhall as our new class advisor. At this time w£ felt that we were sufficiently settled to do something permanent, so we carefully selected a class motto, “Find a way or make one,” the policy which we have tried to follow in all activities. We also chose the com- bination Red and Blue as our class colors, which led to the designing of a pennant. The enthusiasm and willingness to work was well shown by the results of the Ladies’ Home Journal Campaign, managed by a novel and interesting method. Following the custom of former classes, we gave a sophomore play, “Agatha’s Aunt,” which was a huge success. The next month we had our dance, which was equally successful. In tfje spring of our sophomore year, the building of the annex was begun. Although we did not realize it at the time, we have found that this was the begin- ning of a new era for Upper Darby. It has not only been possible for us to have new opportunity in school work, but also in athletics, for with the annex came two large athletic field and six tennis courts. We returned its juniors to start this long looked-for year in our new building with all its added facilities. Work was begun immediately with the election of officers. With the exception of our newly-elected vice-president, William Lott, we welcomed back all lour officers of the sophomore year. Shortly after this, practice started on our famous play .“Seventeen,” the first play, by the way, to be pro- duced under the supervision of Miss Yerkes. The junior play greatly increased the prestige of our class, but the things which really “put us on the map,” so to speak, were our dances. The first dance was given in January, the second in May, and both were votedity all present the best of the year. Our second dance was followed only too closely'by the Junior-Senior Reception. The one thing wrong with the Reception, according to the majority, was that it was too short. Then, too, leaving aside social functions, one can see that the class of ’27 can be serious. The work U P I - D A H 59 of the juniors on the Upi-Dah staff, and the success of the junior edition of the Upi-Dah proved this. As far as the Upi-Dah is concerned, this seriousness has continued, for as seniors, we made up the majority of the largest staff yet appointed. Seniors! Ah, the magic of that word! We had just begun to enjoy the importance and wonderful feeling of this lofty state when the work so well defined as belonging to this position descended upon us. We refer to debating, essays, chemistry, solid and others. Speaking of debating, although we did not win all of our debates, we are very proud of the team that worked so hard and so ably represented us. In the midst of all this work, we managed to squeeze in election of officers. Heartily we welcomed Charles Leavitt, president; Viola Johnson, secre- tary, and Alice Marsh, treasurer, the veteran officers of our previous year, and George McCrea, the newly elected vice-president. '27, had other hard workers— the boys and girls who participated in athletics. We had tried to make a success of sports in our earlier years, hut with the exception of a very few people, we were not completely represented. In our senior year, however, all handicaps were removed, and we had at our command the entire new athletic field, so that foot- ball. soccer, tennis, baseball and track could be practiced and played at home, with the result that we were only very well represented, but the success of our teams is something of which we are very proud. We need only to mention our second place in the basketball league, first place in baseball, and the very successful sea- son in girls' basketball to justify our pride. We might add that it was through the interest of a group of senior boys that golf was instituted in Upper Darby. Through the efforts of other workers, this time a play cast, the senior play, “A Full House.” was put across in true senior style, so that the rest of the world was entertained by the funniest play ever given in the school. “The rest of the world” also enjoyed the two dances of the year, which fully came up to the standard of those given in previous years. Although it does not concern the history of our class alone, we would like to mention the change in the code of rules, for this certainly is a milestone in the history of the school. Under the leadership of the seniors, the other classes com- bined to make serious changes in the code, which we hope and think will better conditions and improve student government in Upper Darby. The Washington trip, with all its wonderful memories, is now over! One added delight of this trip was the fact that we had for the first time the pleasure of really knowing our new superintendent and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Sampson. To our Washington memories and those of the Junior-Senior Reception will soon he added those of commencement, the Alumni Banquet and the Senior Final. Great days are ahead, but we cannot help feeling days as great as now passed. As Alumni, we will watch the progress of the class of '28 with much interest, and we extend to them our best wishes. We hope, as we go forth on our many sepa- rate and widespread ways, that we may mean as much to others as Upper Darby and our friends connected with it have meant to us. 60 U P I - D A H (ClaHH Hill W sss signed. E. members of the Class of 1927. being of sound mind but of infirm body and being mindful of the uncertainties of life, do make and decree this to be our last will and testament, and do by this will and testament revoke all previous testamentary devices that may by us have been before this By this instrument we do hereby bequeath our possessions to wit: 1. Io our Alma Mater we do bequeath our true friendship, good will and best wishes. 2. I'o the Juniors we will a tired and haggard faculty with the stipulation that they (the Juniors) “go easy” the first month. 3. To those struggling Juniors who purpose to devote the better part of their lives to science we bequeath the Chemistry Lab with its entire and unlimited facili- ties for making the dainty aromas of H..S, et al. 4. To the undergraduates we bequeath a complete set of Blue Laws together with our lunch room Vigilantes. 5. I o the boys we bequeath the knowledge we have obtained concerning the “disappearing shoe act” as exhibited daily in our gym. 6. To the next editor of the Upi-Dah we bequeath an “M. B. Y.” to rave about in bis Upi-Darts. 7. To any Junior boy who has not yet found his “soul-mate” we bequeath the irresistable brown suit of John Henry Haldeman. 8. To any member of the Upper Darby Chemical Research Laboratory Club we bequeath the natty attire and the “IT” of Orchard Zimmerman and Walter Horner. 9. To future managers of athletic teams we will our ability to extract A. A. expenses from Economist W. C. Savage, Baron of the Budget. 10. To Mr. Brosius we will and bequeath one hundred dollars with which to institute a search for some new torture to take the place of Algebra. 11. To anyone who loves to walk we bequeath A. I. Martindale’s 190? Buick. 12. To Judson Coveil we will the harem of Benjamin Franklin Stahl. 13. To any four promising candidates of the Class of '28 we bequeath our cinder track for the lunch-time promenade as demonstrated these last days by Messrs. England and McCullough with their “girl friends.” In years to come may leafy bowers enhance the beauty of this quarter-mile lane. 14. 'I o Master Murray Miller, A. T. M., we will and bequeath the ability of “Backstage” Bogert to keep away stage-door Johnnies. 15. Io all sticks-dwellers we will the immunity to jokes so well acquired by our hearty Yeadonites. 16. To next year’s debating team we bequeath three judges and forty-three pounds of peanuts. U P I - D A H 61 17. To David D. M. Haupt, we will one dozen battle-axe model batons to quell the orchestra when the occasion arises. 18. To Miss Taylor we do bequeath five more numbers (20-24) of adverse criticism for the back of the report cards. 19. To the ugly ducklings of the Junior Class we will the pulchritude of the May Day procession. 20. To Elliott Swart we will Charles Leavitt’s organ-grinding prowess. May this furnish some sparkling entertainment for 1928’s Washington trip. 21. To James Willis and Ruth Armour we bequeath the perfect bliss of John Risco and Edith Stauffer. 22. To next year’s assembly we do bequeath, slightly worn, the favorite “Questions.” 23. To the Junior Commercial Department we bequeath the task of finding Mr. Milne when he is wanted on the ’phone. To whomsoever might relieve us of this our last waning ability, that of will- writing, we hereby bequeath its remains immediate. Lastly we do appoint Miss Elizabeth Turner to execute our last will and testament, the final official act to be done for us by one who by her kindness and service has become endeared to the hearts of every Senior. Done this ninth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hun- dred twenty-seven. Signed and Sealed, LILLIAN FIELDING, ALBERT PITTMAN, ORVILLE MORRISON. Lyrics by Music by William L. 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And yet, the odds are great, the path is long, The aid of yesteryears is laid behind. Dear Father, bless the youth who sallies forth So gloriously, and when he has attained I he utmost heights, bless Thou his journey’s end— The gate has closed. . . . The youth rides forth. Bold Spirit of Twenty-seven ! WILLIAM L. WILSON'. GJmnmrnrrmrnt Program Marche Aux Flambeaux (Clark), U. D. H. S. Orchestra Invocation...............Rev. George B. Dilvvorth (Pastor M. E. Church, Bywood). Chorus—Oh. Italia, Beloved (Donizetti). .Class of’27 Salutatory Violin Solo.......................Alice Andrassy Valedictory Overture—Light Cavalry (Suppe), U. D. H. S. Orchestra Commencement Address..Dr. William Mather Lewis, Washington, D. C. Presentations: a. Alumni Medal..................James Carr b. Diplomas..................W. C. Sampson c. Scholarships: U. of Pa. School of Education, John H. Tyson Upper Darby Union S. S... .J. Milton Lutz H. M. Mendenhall Memorial Foundation, W. C. Savage Chorus—The Bells of St. Mary’s (Adams), Class of '27 Benediction.....................Rev. Herbert Broyles (Pastor Lutheran Church, Stonehurst) 66 UPI-DAH Arhnr laij Following the now established custom of our school, the Class of ’27 observed Arbor Day last fall, by planting a tree on the school grounds and presenting it to the school. The entire class, along with their advisors and some members of the faculty, gathered on the bit of green at the north of the building, October 22, 1926, for this ceremony. George McCrea, class vice-president and chairman of this committee, con- ducted the program, which consisted of a recitation, “Trees,” by Miss Schellingcr; brief remarks by Mr. Morris, and the president, Charles Leavitt. Musical numbers were rendered by a brass trio, Albert Pittman, Jack Eckenroth, Warner Haslett. William Wilson read a poem which he had written in commemoration of this event. Miss Turner accepted the gift of the tree on behalf of the school, and expressed her splendid interest in the trees on our school grounds. Later she helped to close the ceremony, by assisting in the actual planting of the roots as did also the class officers, the advisors, and other members who cared to. The services closed with the singing of the school hymn. 68 U P I - D A H Ayatlja’a Aunt T HE class of 1927 made its official debut with its first class play—Agatha’s ___ Aunt. This play centers around the efforts of Agatha Kent, the heroine played by Flora Lynch, a young girl of nineteen, to raise money by keeping summer boarders. Agatha’s plan would have worked perfectly had not her boarder, Burton Forbes, our class president. Charles Leavitt, a young man, temporarily blind, thought that she was her own great aunt, Agatha Kent. This difficulty was over- come by Agatha’s pretending that she was the great aunt. Everything went well until Forbes’ friend, William Lott, playing the part of Ridgley Warren entered upon the scene. Agatha, from then on, while Warren was in the house, had to pretend that she was Hepzibah Higgs, the hired girl, allowing the great aunt to disappear. ith the aid of the old maid, Zaida Finch, Agatha’s brother Howard, and the maid Phemie Todd, these characters were portrayed, respectively, in a way we shall always remember, by Margaret Smith. John Kennedy, and Helen Buchanan, Agatha managed to keep up the deception. Then the unexpected happened. Burton’s fiance. Julia Stredly, our class secretary, Viola Johnson, accompanied by her dignified aunt, Mrs. Knox, Helen Wagner, came to visit the stricken man. The ladies found together Forbes and Agatha, who meanwhile had fallen in love with her boarder, and who was then pretending to be the great aunt. The whole deception was then, of course, uncovered. Julia immediately broke her engagement and her aunt left. Forbes, likewise, made preparation to go. But, as in all good plays, the tide turned. Burton, after recovering his eye- sight, and finding that he had been blind in more ways than one. decided to stay. PLAY of youth and love and summertime, by Booth Tarkington, was selected by the Class of ’27 for their Junior Play. Taking into considera- tion the laughs received, the audience thoroughly enjoyed reminiscing over their dangerous days between sixteen and eighteen. The “Baby-talk Lady,” Lola Pratt, upset the equilibrium of the boys in the community during her visit to her friend. May Parcher. These parts were very well portrayed by Rosalie Yerkes and Ruth Stctler, respectively. Johnnie Watson, who is Tom Burns in private life; George Cooper, otherwise Tom Simmons; and Joe Bullitt, alias Nixon Richman, along with Charles Willis as William Sylvanus Baxter. Jr., practically lived at May’s house, much to the disgust of Rice Longaker, who was Mr. Parcher. The part of Jane Baxter, the “cute” little sister, was realistically portrayed by Dorothy Kennedy, who reported in detail to her mother, everything from Willie’s dog-barks to his borrowed dress-suit. Elinor Dilworth, as Mrs. Baxter, was the ideal, sympathizing, and understanding mother, who kept peace between her husband, otherwise Bill McCullough, her son Willie, and l’enfant terrible. Jane. Charles played the part of the love-lorn Willie to the “T” of perfection. Marian Yarnall, Frances Kline, John Fearon and Walter Horner also helped to make this play our second great success. JUNIOR PLAY CAST 70 U P I - D A H A iFitll Ihntsr ”™ OWARDS the middle of the senior year, the class was confronted with the ___ problem of upholding its dramatic standards established by the casts of “Agatha's Aunt and “Seventeen.” How well this was accomplished can be testified by any person who was present at the high school on the evenings of February 25 and 26. 1927. On these memorable nights the presentation of “A Full House,” a farce in three acts by Fred Jackson, was given. And it was a “full house,” too. Even the unwelcome efforts of Jupiter Pluvius to mar the production were unsuccessful, for on both nights the auditorium was crowded to capacity. The setting represented the drawing-room of Mrs. Fleming’s fashionable apartment on Riverside Drive, New York City. The plot was centered around the theft of Mrs. Pembroke’s expensive ruby necklace, its ultimate return, and the escape of the thief. This circumstance gave rise to many serious and amusing complications, all of which added to the play the essential qualities of love, humor and intrigue. An important factor in the success of the play was the choice of the calst. Who else could have accomplished the part of Parkes, the English butler, as well as Wilbur McCullough? Both he and Madalen Mantz, who took the part of Susie, a maid, played their parts exceedingly well, and they bore the brunt of the humor in the play. Susie especially won the appreciation of the audience. The young and handsome hero, Ned Pembroke, was none other than George McCrea, and his fiance. Daphne Charters, pretty, lovable, was our own Ruth Stetler. The young bride, Ottily Howell, a sister of Daphne, portrayed by Ruth Molineux, and the lawyer bridegroom. George Howell, otherwise known as Tom Burns, added many humorous matrimonial difficulties. Mrs. Winnecker, from Yonkers, the middle-aged aunt, was well portrayed by Flora Lynch, and Joe Turner, as the combination detective and crook, seemed to be just made for the part. Yes, there was a police force, too. We shall always recall the picture of John Haldeman and Zander Dieter as Jim Dougherty, a police sergeant; Warren Baldwin and Nixon Richman as Mooney, a policeman; Russel Atchinson as Kearney, another cop. These boys are to be commended on their first attempts at policemen, and they added much to the atmosphere of the play. The owner of the apartment, the high-strung Mrs. Fleming, was alternated by Rosalie Yerkes and Margaret Schmidt. Mrs. Pembroke, Ned’s mother, whose necklace caused so much trouble, was acted by Virginia Yerger and Margaret Watkin. Then. too. we should not forget Magdelen McCloskey as Vera Vernon, the girl from Boston. In fact, the acting of the whole cast was done in a very clever manner. However, the praise of the performance goes to the hard-working coach. Miss Yerkes, only through whose untiring efforts the play was a success. And let us not forget the work of the production committee and those who helped to make the set the best-looking ever. Thus, another successful project of ’27 was completed, and once again we may feel proud of our part in holding Upper Darby’s traditions high. 72 U P I - D A H Third Row—E. Gott. H. Geshwind. G. Linn, J. Turner, T. Burns, J. Bates, F. Bogert Middle Row—R. Colantuono, M. Hopwood, K. Dilworth, C. Cassedy, E. Groves, G. Goodwin, A. Marsh, C. Ulrich, M. Schmidt, B. Lieberman Front Row—R. Yerkes. E. Molineux, T. Kellner, M. Yarnall, W. Wilson (editor), F. Lynch, D. MacAdam, G. McHale, C. Robbins llpt-Hah 'file Upi-Dah published its first issue of the year with a double purpose—to give the school a fitting memorial to our departed friend and superintendent. Mr. Mendenhall and to commemorate, as well, the tenth anniversary of the founding of our paper. A seven-page memorial section was dedicated to our late leader, and letters from Carleton C. Loeble. the first editor, and Mr. Tyson added a birthday touch. Christmas found a seasonable issue with a welcome extended to our new superintendent, Mr. Sampson. The February issue presented a new cover design and three new departments—a “Feature Page,” a “Fields of Work” department, and a “Forum.” March and April each had an issue as fine as their predecessors of the year. With the Faster edition the work of the Staff ceased; the senior members turning to work on this Year Hook and the juniors to preparing their number, which was issued in the early part of May. The work of the year depended, of course, on the financial support of the magazine, which came from the advertising and cir- culation campaigns, so efficiently operated by our business staff. Thus another school year has passed; another staff has been formed, trained and broken up. et, this Staff, as have those of the past, feels not a little satis- faction over its completed work, and again passes the Upi-Dah over to the school with a hope that, as in years past, the Upi-Dah will continue to grow bigger and better with the future. U P I - D A H 73 Sitting—Wilson, G. Goodwin, Miss Gaukrodger, coach; E. Molineux, Martindale Standing—Pittman, Geuting, Morrison, Gott Irbatiuq A Quadrangular Debating League, composed of four suburban high schools, Abington, Cheltenham, Lower Merion and Upper Darby, was formed this year, limiting each school to three double debates. After the preliminary work had been completed in the Senior English classes, the teams were selected by our coach, Miss Gaukrodger. The League selected for the subject for debate, “Resolved, That the Convention System Should Be Substituted for the Direct Primary in Pennsylvania.” Our negative team, composed of Edna Molineux (captain), Albert Pittman, William Wilson and Gertrude Goodwin (alternate), met Abington’s team at Upper Darby on January 21. The judge, Dr. E. L. Hunt, from Swarthmore College, gave his decision in favor of Abington’s team. Our affirmative team, composed of Orville Morrison (captain), Joseph Geuting, Arthur Martindale and Earl Gott (alternate), also fought a losing battle at Abington. Our negative team was more successful in its debate with Lower Merion on February 18, however. This time, the decision of the three judges was unanimous in favor of Upper Darby’s team. Although our affirmative team presented main- strong arguments at Lower Merion, it failed to receive a favorable decision. Our third debate was to have been with Cheltenham. Their team, however, was unable to debate according to a rule of the League, as they could not change the subject; therefore, we won by default. Although we were not victorious in all our debates, aside from the personal benefit to each member of the team, we feel that the honor of Upper Darby was upheld. 74 U P I - D A H Sitting—E. Molineux, M. Yarnall, A. Scheffer, F. Lynch, W. Wilson, editor; R. Stetler, B. Lieberman, R. Coluntuono, R. Yerkes Standing—G. Goodwin, A. March, Bogert, Linn, Turner, Burns, Gott, E. Groves, M. Schmidt Errnrii £ taff With sonic few additions, the Staff which has produced this Record Book is composed of those members of the Senior Class who have gained experience and shown their ability by work on the regular Upi-Dah. The first big task which confronted the Staff was the writing of innumerable biographies. With the aid of many members of the class, these were soon out of the way and the work went merrily on. Then a day toward the end of March and the first material came flowing in. The troubles of make-up followed planning, typing, editing, proof- reading, pasteing, Washington trip record, and at last, all was off to the printer’s. This book is the completion of our task. We hope we have upheld Upper Darby’s standards, set so high, by previous Record Numbers, and if we have aided just a little to make precedent, added just a little to Upper Darby’s ever-growing greatness, we will not feel our efforts were amiss. U P I - D A H 75 (Mir (Chtlt One day far back in September, Mr. Tyson summoned thirty boys of the senior, junior and sophomore classes to bis office, and introduced to them some plans of which he had been thinking. The result was the formation of the Hi-Y Club, which has rapidly grown to be an acknowledged factor in our school life. The Hi-Y Club consists of a group of boys, leaders in various lines of activity in the school, whose purpose is to aid the school in any possible way, and at the same time develop high standards of Christian character. Ili-Y is not a new thing, but for many years has been established in the leading high schools of the country. The name Hi-Y means “High School—Y. M. C. A.” Mr. Edwin D. Peake, of the Y. M. C. A, lias aided greatly in the establishment of the club here The club in its younger days bad to face problems which all new clubs have to face, but has successfully overcome most of them, and feels that it can leave a firm basis for next year. Some of the things accomplished were the pep meet- ing and parade for the Lansdowne football game, the sale of U. D. caps, the erec- tion of a score-board in the gym, the bettering of traffic conditions near the school, the establishment of an information booth for visitors, and the crowning achieve- ment—a Fathers’ and Sons' Banquet which was held on April 14. Although regu- lar banquets were held once a month, this was by far the biggest and most enjoy- able gathering of the year. If the members of the club have done nothing particularily outstanding this year, they feel they have established an undertaking whose purpose and ideals will be carried on successfully in the future. Future Hi-Y Clubs will prove the value of this year’s experiment. 76 U P I - D A H Slip (Drrliratra Upper Darby has a school orchestra of which we are justly proud. This splendidly equipped organization of thirty-five pieces, under the able leadership of Mr. David D. M. Haupt, is well known throughout this section, ranking high among such high school organization. During the year it has fulfilled various engagements for different community and club affairs. Several times we have been entertained in assemblies by the orchestra with such fine selections as “The Student Prince’’ and “Rose Marie.” It has become the mainstay of the Drarnus Club’s annual musical production, having the scores of Princess Chrysanthemum,” 1925, “In the Garden of the Shah,” 1926, to its credit and its splendid work this year helped to make “The China Shop” the great success that it was. Each year the orchestra is hard hit by graduation. This year it will lose sixteen members. These are: In the woodwind section, Edward Gurk, Thomas Johnston, Rice Longaker, Thomas Simmons and Brandle Wallace: in the brass, Howard Baldwin. Jackson Downes, John Eckenroth, Warner Haslett and Albert Pittman; in the strings, Alice Andrassy, Mary Quigley, Clementine Chain and Earl Gott; percussion, Gordon Hall; piano, Florence Gorke and Isabel Sgarro. Under the leadership of Mr. Clyde R. Dengler, the junior orchestra has passed through its second successful year and is helping to develop musical interest and to fill places left in the senior orchestra by graduation of members. U P I - D A H 77 Slip (Eliina i hnp “The China Shop,” a Chinese operetta in two acts, was presented by the Dramus Club on Friday and Saturday evenings, April 29 and 30. This was the club’s third annual production, and surpassed in beauty and magnificence the two previous productions. “Princess Chrysanthemum” in 1925 was the club’s first venture in the line of musical plays, and was a good starter. Then in 1926 came “In the Garden of the Shah,” which was a decided improvement. “The China Shop” had a chorus of fifty and a cast of twelve. Each year the productions of the club are getting larger. “The China Shop” is a good beginning towards paving the way for entrance into the musical comedy line. Our thirty-three piece orchestra, under the able leadership of Mr. David D. M. Haupt did exceptionally fine work with the score. Two new voices were discov- ered by this year's production. These were Mary Quigley, the prima donna, and Roy Tracey, the juvenile. The plot of “The China Shop” centered about the efforts of Hoy Tee Toy, a chaperone of three belles, to get one of them married to Sing Fong, whom she thought would inherit his father’s riches. Fat Sing, Sing Fong’s father, bequeathed his wealth to the Ping Pong Orphan Asylum. This tended to make matters com- plicated. but as in all good operettas the ending was happy. Our famous comedian, Linn, upheld his reputation in the role of Mr. Juscot Karfair, an American reformer. All this talent went together to turn out our big third success. 78 U P I - D A H Front Row—Martindale, E. Molineux, V. Yerger, E. Groves, V. Johnson, M. Buchanan, Hess Second Row—E. Dilworth, M. Cross, A. Fetters, D. Moore, M. Crawford, E. Leavitt, E. King Back Row—Morrison, Geuting, Bauerle, Williams, Horner tufont (Smimmmtt This year a change was made in the student government of Upper Darby. In the early part of the term, there was a growing discontent with the Code of Rules as they then existed. A meeting was held which consisted of two people from each home room who were to see what could he done in revising the code. Finally, a committee of ten people was chosen to make any changes in the code that they thought were necessary. This committee did not make any radical changes. The same principle was kept with the Hoard of Monitors acting as the executives and the Tribunal as the judges. The new code differs from the old in that it gives more power to the Monitors. The senior class has been represented on the Tribunal by Evelyn Groves, Viola Johnson and Joseph Hess. Joseph was President of the Tribunal during the first semester of this year, and the two girls served in turn as secretaries. Arthur Martindale and I honias Burns, of the senior class, have served as presi- dents of the Board of Monitors. Class of ’27 feels it has supported the student-government of our school in a creditable manner and has contributed much to its progress. We can only wish the new code of rules and its executives the best of success in the future. 80 U P I - D A H (0ur (Campus PPER DARBY lias at last rewarded her deserving athletes with a really worthwhile athletic field and a group of excellent tennis courts. Not always was it so. ’Way hack in 1899 began the additions to the original acre and a half of ground on which the school stood. In these days the primitive forms of baseball and football were played on any vacant lot. Costly sta- diums, expensive apparatus—even uniforms were unheard of. Upper Darby was a “little red school house” then. Came the World War. Our campus area had reached a total of about six acres. The growth of sports in the school made necessary a real athletic field to take the place of the old makeshifts. hen there arose the question of a suitable memorial to the Upper Darby Township boys who fell overseas, the National Army League voted to grade the ground in the rear of the school, and to equip it as a first-class athletic field. Thus was created our Memorial Field to he adorned in the future by the planting of units of appropriate shrubbery—possibly as grad- uating class gifts. In 1919. our present main building was erected. Within five years the en- rollment tripled, so our fine new annex had to be built. To match it, ground to the north, south and east of the school was bought for athletic fields. This pur- chase made our total campus area about fifteen acres. For two years our athletes had to travel far for practice and play, while our new athletic space was being created. The results, however, are well-worth the waiting. North of the Annex are the tennis courts. Six they are in number, with plenty of elbow room around them. They are surrounded by a high cyclone fence, and they have proved to be among the most popular attractions on the campus this spring. To the south of the main building is a partially-graded field which is used for practice purposes by most of the teams. That is where the battery candidates and some of die faculty men afforded plenty of amusement back about March. This field, together with the yet ungraded hillside beyond it, will eventually make another fine playing field. In the rear of the Annex, to the east beyond the driveway and another high wire fence, is our huge football field. Surrounding it is a full quarter-mile cinder track where our future Charley Paddocks are training. Mingled with the Varsity Purple and Gold is the Junior High Cherry and White. Along the nearer side of the gridiron are the jumping pit. the pole vaulting pit, and a runway between them. Beyond the pit-runway was placed the temporary grandstand during the football season. North of the football field and east of the tennis courts is the baseball diamond and soccer field combined. This field, like the football field, has been in splendid condition during most of the past school year. There are other parts to our campus besides the athletic fields. In addition to the $40,000 s]X‘iit on the fields, the school has spent a large sum in improving the rest of the campus. A well-kept cinder driveway, with neat one-way traffic U_ U P I - D A H 81 VIEW OF ATHLETIC FIELD FROM THE NORTH signs, surrounds the school building. To the south, between the practice field and the track, and on the other side of the building to the south of the tennis courts, is parking space ample for all the ordinary automobile needs of the school. To the north of the school building we find the little red brick school house, which was the Upper Darby High School a decade and a half ago. This building is now used as a dwelling place for some of the working force of the school. When we think about it, this structure symbolizes, more splendidly than anything else can. our progress—The Upper Darby High School, not so long ago and now. Thus we can ever see, just across the driveway, a daily reminder of our past history. Along parts of the driveway are the trees planted by various classes. As (lie years pass, we will have a shady, even more beautiful campus. Under the old oak tree, between the southern ends of the two buildings, a flower garden is being made under Miss Morley’s supervision. As well as flowers, there will be a rock- edged pool, several paths, and two or three vine-clad arbors, a truly restful spot amid the hustle of school life. Towering above the garden, rustling its leaves at our windows, rises our oak tree, the monarch of our campus. Standing so, it seems the very emblem of Upper Darby’s greatness of ideals, and of the sturdy characters she is building. 82 U P I - D A H Football WE WANT a touchdown.” The remarkable thing about the past season is _____ that, in most cases, we got the touchdown when we wanted it badly enough. When Mr. Herzog returned to us this year, he pitched right in and with his forceful coaching moulded a fighting, co-ordinate team from the fine material which turned out for football. The season of 1926 was a very successful one at Upper Darby. We began in whirlwind fashion and defeated our first opponents, Springfield, in a well- played game. We next played Radnor, one of the hest teams in this section, and were defeated after a fierce battle. After this, we defeated Media, Collingdale. Haverford and Chester, but lost to Norristown and Lower Merion. The season closed with the best game of the year, the game in which we battled Lansdowne to a scoreless tie, on Thanksgiving Day. Each one of these games showed the results of hard practice and indomitable Upper Darby spirit. Many of our outstanding players are members of the class of ’27. Among these are: Captain Manley. Britton, Hall. Hinkle, Wright. Bauerle, Lott, Milliken, Kunkle, Schrader, Eckenroth, McCrea, Leavitt and Risco. In spite of the fact that the team is losing these members, we are confident that enough good players remain to form a firm foundation for future teams. U P I - D A H 83 Third Row—Bryde, Willis, Britton. Kelly, Hall, Hinkle, Captain Manley, Hodges, Wright, Smith, Risco, Watson. Manager Young, Coach Herzog Middle Row—Bauerle, Lott, Allan, Kunkle, Brown, Daniels, Schrader, Muntz, Roth. Front Row—Milliken, Lenham, Leavitt, Della Penna, Swayze, Coveil, Massey, Mulholland, Berman THE LINE-UP C. Brvdc, 28 .. End P. Brown,’28 J. Willis,’28... J. Daniels,’28 W. Britton, 28. R. Schrader,’27 S. Kelley,'28... J. Muntz,’27 End G. Hall, '21.... H. Roth,’29 End A. Hinkle.’27.. J. Eckenroth,’27 T. Manley, '27 (Captain) End G. McCrea. ’27 End R. Hodges, ’28. H. Milliken, '27 D. Wright,’27. C. Leavitt, ’27 Halfback J. Smith. ’28... E. Della Penna,’29. J. Risco,’27... W. Swayze,’28 D. Watson, '30. J. Coveil,’28 ( . Bauerle,’27. 1 Massey,’28 W. Lott, '27... J. Mulholland.’29... E. Allan. 28... Tackle H. Berman,’29 Halfback J. Kunkle,’27.. D. Young, ’28 SUMMARY Opp. U.D. Opp. U.D. Springfield H. S 6 18 Collingdale H. S. . 9 13 Radnor 11. S. 18 6 Haver ford H. S. .. 0 23 C hester H. S. 12 14 Lower Merion H. S. 14 0 Norristown H. S 6 0 Lansdowne 0 0 Media H. S. 6 9 — — Total ......!............... 71 83 84 U P I - D A H £ nrr?r HI', success of the past season was due to the hard work of yur coach, .JL— Mr. Milne, and the fine playing of the boys. When the call for candidates 81 31 was sounded, seven of the s(|iiad of last season and about twenty-five new hoys were present. All were out to make the team and help the school hv holding up the established record of Upper Darby soccer teams. The new athletic field, which was one of the factors in our success, has inaugurated a new era in athletics. Several new names appeared in the line-up in the game with George School, which was an easy victory for our team. The second game was similar to the first, inasmuch as we trimmed West Philadelphia, and it began to look as though the boys were off for the biggest year in soccer history for Upper Darby. How- ever, we were suddenly cut off by being defeated by Girard College and Frankford High. We finished the season with seven victories and two ties out of fourteen games played. Our team again received a bid to the annual Penn Tournament, but was not as successful as last year's team had been. We were eliminated in the first game by Morris High School of New York. There were two ten-minute extra periods, and the boys certainly played well, in spite of the fact that we were defeated by- two points. Many of our star booters are lost to the team this year through graduation, but, as in all sports, we are sure that their places will be filled next year. The schedule for the season of 1927 has been increased by four games, which will give the new team a chance to show its power. RICHARD HARRAL, Captain THOMAS J. MILNE, Coach U P I - D A H 85 Third Row-Manager Palm, McCullough, Atchison, Kelly, Harra!, Ragan, Vyverberg, Steinman, England, Coach Milne Middle Row—Hickman, Dinsmore, Bryde, Hall. Murray, Haelle, Applegate, Zimmerman Front Row—Haney, Richman, Papale, Compton, Warren, MacNaughton THE LINE-UP McCullough ...................Fulback Zimmerman . England .....................Fullback MacNaughton Steinman . ..................Fullback Compton .... Haelle ................... Fullback Kelley....... Haney ...................... Halfback Papale ...... Dinsmore ....................Halfback S. Bryde .. Richman......................Halfback Atchison .... Hickman......................Halfback Applegate .. Harral (Captain) ......Center forward Vyverberg .. Warren ................Center forward Palm......... Murray .......................Outside . Outside . Outside . Outside .. I nsidc .. Inside .. Inside . . Inside .. Inside ... Goal Manager RECORD Opp. U D. George School ................ 3 4 West Philadelphia High....... 1 2 Girard College ............... 5 2 West Philadelphia High....... 1 4 Southern High ................ 1 5 Germantown High School.... 1 2 Swarthmore, J. V.............. 2 2 Opp. U D Frankford High .............. 3 1 Lower Merion ................ 0 1 Abington..................... 1 1 Westtown .................... 0 5 Lower Merion ................ 0 3 Abington .................... 1 4 Morris High, N. Y............ 3 1 86 U P I - D A H Haskrtball HIS Senior Year Hook records another successful season for the Purple and Gold basketeers. Their success is evidenced by the winning of second Place in the Suburban Class “A” League, for which a silver cup was presented to the school by the Public Ledger Company of Philadelphia. A medal was presented to Hob England, captain and outstanding player, by the same company. The coaching of the team, in which Mr. Milne faithfully spent many hours, was a main factor in the achievement of our record. At the beginning of the year, we started with a new team and the boys had some difficulty in “getting together.” This probably accounts for the loss of the first four games. Following this, a remarkable thing happened. Our team won eleven victories with only one break. In the midst of this rampage. Taylor School defeated us. We then had plain sailing until the last few games, when the boys fell into a slight slump—through no fault of their own. Every player fought until the last whistle blew, and we are justly proud of the record. After the regular season had ended, our hopes were high for winning the Kiwanis Cup. However, the first game of the tournament was a tough one and our team was defeated by a very close score. The loss of Captain England, Milliken, Hauerle. Applegate, Lott, Manley, Lewis and Hickman will lie keenly felt. Nevertheless, we are confident that we can depend upon Loeb, the Flying Dutchman. Bryde and Tracy, as well as the second team to hold up U. D. standards next year. ROBERT ENGLAND, Captain U P I - D A H 87 Standing—Mr. Milne, Mr. Herzog, coaches; Bryde, Manley, Loeb, Manager Goodall. Mr. Evans, coach Sitting—Hickman, Tracy, Applegate, Captain England, Lott, Bauerle, Milliken THE L R. England, '27 (Captain).......Guard C. Bryde,’28 ..................Center T. Manley,’27 ..................Guard F. Loeb, ’28 ..................Center H. Hickman, '27 ..............Forward R. Tracy, ’28.................Forward NK-UP W. Applegate, ’27 ..................Forward Y. Lott, 27..........................Guard C. Bauerle,’27 .....................Forward H. Milliken,’27.....................Forward F. Lewis, ’27 .......................Center R. Goodall, 27, .... ...............Manager RECORD Opp. U D. Alumni ..................... 41 16 Norristown ..................29 15 Lansdowne .................. 33 20 Chester..................... 31 18 Radnor ..................... 29 30 Abington ................... 27 32 Haverford ................. 27 28 West Chester ................ 8 21 Taylor School .............. 32 27 Lower Merion ............... 21 30 Opp. U D. Faculty .................... 19 24 Norristown ................. 35 36 Haverford .................. 25 31 Chester .................... 16 25 Swarthmore Fresh............ 20 33 Abington.................... 21 35 Lansdowne .................. 43 30 West Chester ............... 22 31 Radnor...................... 32 21 Lower Merion ............... 22 21 88 U P I - D A H (Girls’ HaskrtbaU checked off the list. Then came a tie with Haverford. Three more victories followed. Then a defeat and two more victories. So it went. The iris experienced hut four defeats during the season out of thirteen games. The season of ’27 was truly a successful one. The team won a large majority of its games, and topped the opponents’ total score by twenty-nine points. Harriet Klinka. Elizabeth Van Anden and Edith Behrle played in the forward positions. Laura Stott and Sue Liebenberg played a capital game in the center. The honors for the defensive positions go to Captain Johnson and Mary Chamberlain, who by their speed and steady fighting, saved many a game for the Purple and Gold. The varsity will lose three members through graduation. But the girls who remain. Mary Chamberlain, Harriet Klinka, Edith Behrle and Laura Stott, should form the foundation for another team successful in sportsmanship as well as in scoring ability; for although Upper Darby likes to win, sportsmanship and the fighting spirit count for more than the score. This factor, emphasized as it is, has contributed as much to Upper Darby’s fame as has the speed and strength of the teams. The girls have upheld this standard faithfully to their own credit as well as to the credit of the school. PEED and snap characterized the Upper Darby sextet s action this year. Under the leadership of Viola Johnson, captain, and Miss Trego, coach, the team started right in. Lansdowne, Media and Ridley Park were VIOLA JOHNSON, Captain IDA M. TREGO, Coach U P I - D A H 89 Back Row—M. Ogden, D. Hayden, L. Scott, Miss Trego (coach), A. Marsh, E. Van Anden, J. Guiesinger Front Row—S. Smith, E. Behrle, S. Liebenberg, Captain Johnson, H. Klinka, R. Anthony, M. Chamberlain LINE-UP H. Klinka ’28.................Forward E. Van Anden '27............Forward E. Behrle ’28.................Forward L. Stott '28.............Juntp Center S. Liebenberg.’27...........Side Center V. Johnson (Capt.) '27.............Guard M. Chamberlain '29................Guard J. Guiesinger 28................Manager SUMMARY U. D. Opp Lansdowne H. S............. 18 16 Media H. S................. 23 12 Ridley Park H. S........... 27 12 Haverford H. S.............21 21 . Lower Merion H. S. .... 10 8 Abington H. S.............. 29 24 warthmorc H. S.............23 14 U. D. Opp. Radnor H. S.................24 26 Media 11. S................. 24 17 Lower Merion II. S...........25 17 Glcn-Nor H. S............... 20 27 Cheltenham H. S............. 17 32 Abington H. S............... 18 24 Total ....................279 250 90 U P I - D A H laHrball With the end of baseball, the athletic season closes for another school year. The squad which took the field for Upper Darby in the opening game was made up of many new players. The only veterans in the line-up were England, Haelle. McCullough, Massey, Agatone, and Loeb. The new ball-chasers, however, have been playing as outstanding a game throughout the season as have the veterans. At the time of this writing L'p| er Darby is leading the Suburban League with a perfect percentage. This is an auspicious start, which points to a nearly un- beatable record. However, our record is not quite so perfect in non-league games. We were a little slow in getting started and lost the first three games. After this, C aptain England pulled his men together and the team has been going strong ever since. Co-operation, hard slugging, air-tight fielding, good coaching, and unbeatable pitching have all gone together in a formula which has turned out a real ball team. Nineteen twenty-seven can well be proud of her record on the diamond, and 1928 will find it hard to surpass the record of this year’s bunch of hustlers. U P I - D A H 91 Sitting—Agatone, Massey, McCullough, England, captain; Walch, Lott, Compton Standing—Mr. Savage, coach; Loeb, Muntz, Hutchinson, Johnston, Applegate, Brown, Haelle, Longaker, manager LINE-UP I,OCb ........................Pitcher Daniels --- Johnston......................Pitcher Lott ...... Walch ........................Pitcher McCullough Hutchinson ...................Pitcher Haelle Massey ........................Catcher Agatone ... Muntz ........................ Catcher Brown ... England ...................First Base Compton .. Applegate ................Second Base Longaker . Second Base ..Third Base ... Shortstop .....Outfield .....Outfield .....Outfield . . .Outfield .. . . Manager REA OKI) Opp. U. I). Episcopal Academy ........... 8 Haver ford High School...... 6 6 Northeast High School...... 6 4 Lower Mcrion ................ 2 Lansdowne ................... 4 13 Abington ..................... 2 13 Chester ...................... 0 5 West Chester ................. 2 12 Swarthmore Prep .............. 5 0 Norristown................... 4 12 Opp. U. D. Chester .................... Lansdowne .................. West Chester ............... Radnor High School.......... Abington ................... Glen-Nor ................... Norristown.................. Lower Merion................ Lower Merion ............... 92 U P I - D A H ®rark RACK was one of the leading sports in Upper Darby in the past year. Our new field and track form an ideal setting for meets. Both the Senior and Junior High teams have exhibited fine form throughout the season and have made notable records. The senior high team won the first meet with illiamson Trade School by a wide margin. The same boys next entered a triangular meet with Norristown and Chester, but were forced into third place. It was here that our senior relay team made its debut. The Lans- downe Interscholastic Meet was the next one in which we took part. Here our relay team composed of Milliken, Kelly, McCullough, and R. Hall easily took first place from the ten schools competing. In the Penn Relays competition was very keen and our boys took fifth pace on Friday, and fourth on Saturday. Following this we made a fine showing in the Newark, Delaware, Interscholastic Meet. The Junior High runners have established a record even superior, in com- parison, to that of the senior high. They won their first meet with a score of 95-14 and established a new suburban record in the Penn Relays. We feel perfectly safe in expecting a great things from our team next year in spite of the loss of many of our present runners. Many of the junior high hoys who are starring this year will have a chance to shine on the Varsity next year. MR. HERBERT HERZOG, Coach U P I - D A H 93 TRACK SQUAD LINK-UP (Senior High) W. Kelley, '27 J. Warren,’29 D. Watson, ’29 H urdles T. Bassoe, '27 R. Hall. ’28 J. Murray,'29 Field (i. McCrea C. Bauerle, '27 J. Robbins, '27 N. Richman, ’28 W. McCullough, '27 Field Field W. Britton, ’28 W. Swayzc Mr. Thomas Milne .. Mr. Herbert Herzog .Assistant Manager RECORD 1 1 1 1 «1111 Mil 1 1 1 civic 1 JV. IIUVII • Triangular Meet—Norristo Lansdowne 1 nterscholastic n Fifth Place Penn Relays (Saturday) Four,h Place Abington.............. Media................. Lower Merion.......... Suburban Championships 94 U P I - D A H Qfemtta This has been a great year in the tennis history of Upper Darby. Our Alumni tennis players would scarcely recognize the present development of the sport. For the first time it has been made a major sport for the girls as well as the boys and at last we have six courts of our own. The large group which an swered the call for candidates was further encouragement for our coaches and team. With such an atmosphere, enthusiasm ran high when the tennis season opened. Both boys and girls started early and remained late practicing serves, chops, and other specialties. As a result, both teams were well prepared to meet their opponents. After several hard-fought matches the boys downed West C atholic in their first contest. I his excellent start was repeated bv victories over Radnor, Philadelphia Normal, and Bryn Athyn. The girls followed the example set by the boys by wrestling a hard fought match from Cheltenham and another from Lower Merion. The success of the team was largely due, not only to the work of the players but also to the excellence of their coaching. Coaches Stevens and Holmes have turned out another stellar aggregation and Upper Darby has had another winning season. McKINLEY STEVENS. Coach U P I - D A H 95 Front Row—E. Williams, M. Watkin, F. Lynch, C. Chain, R. Williams, F. Haig, E. Roberts, E. Behrle Second Row—V. Johnson, manager; Gurk, Gott, Wilson, Dinsmore, manager; Lenham. Taube, Mr. Stevens, coach Back Row—Haney, Turner, Hunter, Robinson G. Haney Taube G. Lenham E. Gurk LINE-UP E. Gott D. Robinson E. Robinson R. Hunter W. Wilson J. Turner W. Dinsmore. Manager West Catholic Radnor Philadelphia Normal Bryn Athvn RECORD Oop. U. D 1 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 Friends Central .... 2 3 F. Haig E. Roberts C. Chain THE LINE-UP R. Williams E. Williams V. F. Lynch M. Watkin Johnson, Manager Cheltenham Lower Merion RECORD Opp. U.D. 1 4 1 2 96 UPI-DAH Swimming UPPHK DARBY lias opened up a new field to conquer. Swimming has risen to prominence this year for the first time in the history of the school. Our pioneer swimmers have entered into the sport whole-heartedly and have won the cup with a percentage of 1.000. This is a record of which we are justly proud, as our opponents were Lower Merion and Montgomery Day School. The season consisted of a parade of successes because of the excellent team- work. co-operation, and capable coaching. Our team scored most of its points in the 50-yard, 100-yard, and 220-vard free style events, and diving. 1 he relay team was a consistent winner, splashing to an easy victory in each meet. The all-around excellence of all the members of the team, enabling each to take part in several events, was another big factor in our success. Moreover, the team spirit and good fellowship which created a wonderful morale was a feature that many teams could strive to attain. The coaching, too. was well done. The boys each had a great deal of natural ability when the season began, but the little touches of finish which were added lifted the team from a commonplace to a cham- pionship standard. This is certainly a fine start, and as the entire team with the exception of Tom Martin returns next month, the boys are very hopeful of capturing a second leg on the cup. THE LINE-UP D. Mac Adam (Captain)—free style T. Martin—back stroke D. Young—dive and free style E. Schuyler—free style R. Young—free style H. Darlington—back stroke R. Hunter—free style H. Hecht—reserve. E. Steinman—reserve SCORES U. D. Opp. Lower Merion ............................ 45 14 Montgomery Day School ................. 41 18 Lower Merion ............................ 35 24 Montgomery Day School ............... 40 19 UtiarHlaug 98 U P I - D A H lass Sallot Most Popular: Tom Manley Edna Molineux Best Looking: Tom Manley Ruth Stetler Best Worker: Bill Wilson Flora Lynch Most Studious: Earl Gott Gertrude Goodwin Knows the Most: Bill Wilson Gertrude Goodwin Wittiest: George Linn Madalen Mantz Most Sincere: Arthur Martindale Margaret Jones Most Pull: Bill Wilson Flora Lynch Best Athlete: Bob England Alice Marsh Best Actor: Nix Richman Madalen Mantz Kindest: Herb Milliken Ruth Stetler Best Dressed: Tom Burns Mildred Cohen George McCrea Quietest: Art Hinkle Ruth Duddy Biggest Flirt: Jimmy Kunkle Dot Walls Best Dancer: Bill Applegate Dot Walls Most Dignified: Bert Pittman Virginia Yerger Most Sophisticated: George McCrea Mildred Cohen Most Innocent: Jack Downes Rosalie Yerkes Most Unusual: Orville Morrison Clementine Chain (CUtiifl Autarfia Feeling a sense of appreciation for their work on behalf of our class and school, the class of 1927 designates the following people as the members of our class who have done the most for Upper Darby and 1927: ROBERT ENGLAND VIOLA JOHNSON CHARLES LEAVITT FLORA LYNCH ALICE MARSH EDNA MOLINEUX ALBERT PITTMAN WILLIAM WILSON U P I - D A H 99 GDur Iflafllmutfmt (Trip of the senior class probably got five hours sleep during the two nights’ resi- dence in our once fair capital, (note the “once fair,” we have finished our attack- on the city). We, all exodusted from the B. and O. station, on a-ahem — special train. There were three coaches for our convenience, but we overheard the conductor suggesting a change to hox cars, or better still, the installation of padded cells. He had some excuse at that, after watching the group of Apaches trying to dance in the leaping, bounding baggage car. Woof, ’twas wild life at its worst! As Dot Walls said. “It looked like a shellacked fraternity dance on a roller-coaster.” The train arrived at the Union Station with the engine intact, strangely. Manley, I.ott, and McCrea led the stampede to the restaurant. ’Twas a dash Pheidippides might well have envied. However, once inside, the destruction was terrible. Mr. Union, owner of the station, nearly committed suicide as lie saw his day’s profits vanishing. After the old Spanish custom, the boys bought canes and the girls annexed swagger sticks. There was a spirited game of penny polo with the canes and the smallest of our nations coins, before entering the busses for the Capitol. We were shown through the Capitol, but Congress had been warned and so had adjourned. Stahl wanted to go through the halls on his roller skates, yes— he had 'em with him—but was forcibly restrained by the riot squad. Dodging the squirrels in the Mall, and after a patient wait beneath the win- dows of the prohibition department, in vain, we took buses for the trip to the Lincoln Memorial, and a tour of the city. We thought that we were in fairly good physical condition, but after look- ing for an hour at “the far corner left. and the “near corner right.” we found that our neck muscles hadn’t received anywhere near the training they should have in our morning radio calisthenics. Gertrude got thrown out of the bus for making the terrible crack that “although it wasn’t raining there were plenty of rubbers.” Ouch! After the terrific exercises of looking at embassies and rich men’s mansions, we just massacred the dinner at the Arlington. What we didn’t do to the hot bread and rolls, oh my! The waiter called Bogert the big butter and bun man front Philly because lie was our biggest help in consuming three dozen rolls a meal. The meals sure were good—we didn’t have to hunt for the right fork to use be- cause the waiter took pity and didn't put more than two varieties of tools before us at a time. That evening we took special trolleys to the Congressional Library. Oy, yoy, the noise that gang made! They cheered everybody from the chaperones and guides to the conductor and motorman. Even hoarse voices couldn’t keep the mob quiet, most voices must run automatically. There must be miles of books in O EBB O-LA-LA! ban me. Aloysius, 1 am in great need ot air—and sleep. Being a marvel at statistics, Ye Scribe, after much research and labor, has arrived at the conclusion that on the average, each and every member U P I - D A H 101 the Library, golly Lou, those congressmen must read a lot. There are not only books, but engravings, murals, and statues in this Federal Treasure House. Ye Correspondent and a companion left early and wandered over to see the Capitol at night, she said later that the Capitol is beautiful at night. Coming back to the hotel we went to our various rooms, that is, some of us. We found seventeen fellows in three rooms. Two boys were sent to reconnoiter for fodder, then the fun began. When one of the chaperones came to check up, the population consisted of the regular quota of room-mates, plus four boys in the clothes-closet, two behind the sofa, and three under the beds. We never did find out where the others went. Afterwards we discovered that some bright youth had put the sandwiches and ginger-ale bottles in the waste-basket, we would like to know where he was raised from a pup. The chaperones were placed at strategic points, according to one of them, but the trouble was they didn’t stay there. We heard an urgent call from outside, and went to the window just in time to stop a Niagara from above—with our face. About two A. M. the track team practiced the relay in the halls, they took up the field so the scheduled polo game had to be called ofT, sad news to the bleachers. Orville Morrison’s boy friends threw him out, so he punished them by sleep- ing in another room, a lone exile from room 302. I hits it went far into the night; ’scuse us, morning! Friday morning, the gang went to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Somebody must have told them about Joe Turner’s characterization of Mr. King, because they kept the money far, far out of his reach—not that Joe was the only one behind bars. They didn’t seem to trust anybody. Gee! We’d hate to be so suspicious. The trial of strength came at the Washington Monument, when we foolishly thought we could climb the ten million steps. We lost ten pounds and gained three gray hairs during that ordeal—never again. We noticed that everyone who struggled up the steps came down via elevator, while foolish ones who would not be warned, walked down. They’ll listen to mamma next time. It’s a great climb if you don’t weaken. Soon after, we noticed that the rail on the Mount Vernon boat was rather low, in fact, just the right height to lean over. Not that anyone got seasick—we just have a habit of noticing those convenient and helpful little things. It was a good thing for the chaperones that the boat ride was in the day- time. What moonshine does to that bunch, oh my! The beginnings of many a beautiful friendship began on that little trip—dealt me suz, ain't love grand? We didn’t see Jimmy Kunkle much, but he seemed to have checks appeal (he spent about twenty bucks). From what we noticed, Hinkle and the girl friend didn't see much of the Washington trip. Nobody seemed to know where Keith’s Theatre was, but we eventually tracked it down. Believe us, we’d walk a mile for that show—fact is, we just about did. Herb Milliken hasn’t recovered from the comedian’s cracks yet. If you want to hear about Washington, ask Herb, and he’ll tell you all about Keith’s Theatre. U P I - D A H 103 We suggest that next year’s debating team argue the question of “who poured the H-..0 on the house detective?” They ought to get a whole season's work on it. Here’s the facts as far as known. The poor fellow was nobly pursuing his line of duty and several students. The chase led along the ledge around the third floor. The noble homo started to climb in the window of Jimmy Robbins’ room when a high-minded youth in the room above poured a bucket of water down, under the delusion that the infuder was a student. Some one in the room thought- fully turned out the lights, while another little helper slammed the window down, neatly catching the defective in the neck. In the next room, a brilliant child, under the same delusion as the one above, cheerfully reached over with a cane and socked him in the—er—sternsheets. That, honorable judges, is positively all that is known of the sad event. The case lies in your hands. Things became quiet about three A. M., so we got about three hours of sleep and were up betimes to weep copious tears into the oatmeal over the departure of the track team for Newark. We were properly impressed by the Pan-American Building and the Corcoran Art Gallery. By the way. Mr. Corcoran must have sat up nights to find ways to spend money—he must have built half of that town. The real fun of the day came at the hotel when the firm of Leavitt and Muntz, with the help of Mr. Clifton, our guide, got control of a hand organ, and went into the vaudeville racket. What that team got away with—many a man has been put under a keeper for less! Vet the police took a good look, and decided they were merely erratic and harmless. John Haldeman and Rosalie Yerkes were real old Southe nahs, suh; they rode from the Art Gallery in an open coach with a high hat driver. A vulgar display of wealth we calls it. Earlier in the A. M., Bert Pittman and Bill Wilson, although it broke their hearts to leave certain charming hits of temporary Washington scenery—their pocketbooks were in the same condition—hied themselves on to Swarthmore to annex the declamation cup. The trip hack by social train should have been made in Pullman; those day chairs were awfully uncomfortable to one’s neck, even after the practice in sight- seeing buses. All in all. it was a great trip; maybe we learned, and maybe we forgot all we ever did learn, but not one of us would have missed it. And we’d like to do it again, any day, anywhere, but with the same old crowd, because it sure was the experience of a lifetime. FINIS. 106 U P I - D A H Mhn’s Uhn itt VJ27 Andrassy ...................Fiddler Applegate ... Pres. Anti-Pluvius Asso. Atchinson .....Bashful Ladies’ Man Baldwin, H.........Silent Trombonist Baldwin, W.........Ivory Osteopath Barger ....................Clinging Vine Bassoe ........Poker Philanthropist Bauerle ...........Olympic Aspirant Bogert ..........Stage-door Romeo Bohenick ..........112’s Burbank Bonsai! ........................“A” Queen Bradley ...Spotted Ivory Connisseur Brodbeck.............Algebra Amazon Bryde......................Freshman Fanatic Buchanan, H. ...Economical Prodigy Buchanan. M. ...Frank(ly) Admired Buchanan. R............Olsen’s Ally Burns.......Flora and Fauna Expert Carpenter .........Maxim Silencer Chain.......................Racquet Wielder Clendenning ...Eve, The Apple-eater Cleveland..........Class Calligraphist Clifford ..........Terminal Cowboy Cohen, D...........Cotton Champion Cohen. M..................Mannequin Colantuono............Just the Type Cole ..............Marinello’s Ad Cotton.............Cohen Accomplice Crawford ..................Boy Shy- Cross .........Male Weather Vane Davis ........................“Mac” Driver Dieter.........Haverford’s Hopeful Dilworth ..........Orchard Thief Dinsmore...........News Reporter Downes.........Lunchroom Standby Duddy.................A(n) Ice Lady Eckenroth ................Serenader England ... .The Sophomore’s Friend Evans ....................Cleopatra Fearon.........The Perpetual Youth Feeck .............212’s Heartbreaker Fetters ...................Mischief Maker Fielding ..................Executor Fly ....................Lamb Keeper Geshwind ....................Fifth Wind Geuting......................Honest “Sole” Goodall ...........Man About Town Goodwin, G.........Modjeski’s Rival Goodwin, M. .. .Not Gertrude’s Sister Gorke, ......World’s Fastest Typist Gott ..............Model Gentleman Groves .....................A-No.-l Gurk ..............Violin Devotee Hagerman..........The “Apple” Press Haig ..................Globe Trotter Haldeman ................Rosaleader Hallahan............Lotts of Blonde Hall ........................Snappy Trapper Harrison ............U. D.’s Eskimo Haslett, E...................Sister Twin Haslett, W....................“Mr.” Hayden ...................Colgate’s Ad Hess ..................Blind Justice Hickman .............Eleanor “it” is Hinkle ..................Ice Man Horner ..................Sun-dodger Hoyle ..........Information Bureau Ireland ............Old Erin, itself Jackson .................Hen-Pecked Johnson .................Pep Girl Johnson, J........Spitt-ball Artist Johnson, T.........John Held, Jr. Jones ..........Advisor’s Secretary Kasley ..............Algebra Whiz Eel ley ...........Winged Mercury Kennedy, D.............Manhandler Kennedy, E..........Mrs. Footwear King ..............Erin’s Daughter Kline..............An “Orful” Case Klihka ...................Man-hater Kobler .................Alma Gluck Koch ..................Angel Child Krasting ..........Human Phonograph Kreese .....................Giggles U P I - D A H 107 Kunkle ..........“Knockout Riley” Lamborn ........................Fly Catcher Leavitt, C........... Perfect Lover Leavitt, E.............Big Sister Lewis ..............Daddy Long-legs I.iebenberg...........Leapin’ Lena Lieberman.............The Cup Bearer Linn.......Actor, Novelist, Traveler Longaker...........Connie Mack. Jr. 1 .ott .......................Sheik Lynch ........Ungentine (for Burns) MacNaughton ....................Old Scotch Manley, M....................Little Sister Manley, T. .. .“Sentimental Tommy” Mantz .......................Jester Marsh ...................Farmerette Martin ....... “Desperate Ambrose” Mart indale ...............Speaiker Matsinger . .Original Essay on Silence McCabe...........Yumping Yimminy McCardell ................Pollyanna McCloskey ...........Miss Sincerity McCrea ................Sox Appeal McCrone ............Six O’clock Sal McCullough ...........“Mac” Truck Milliken ................Sweety-Pie Molineux .... Yeadon’s Gift to U. D. Molineux, R...................Bride Moore, D..............“Laff” Moore Moore, H...................Chaperon Morrison, J...........Jennie of Old Morrison. O. .Idealistic Philanthropist Mo wry ..........Olga Samaroff, Jr.. Muntz..................Harold Teen Murphy ................Erin’s Son Naughton ........Sailor’s Sweetheart Papale ...................Speedster Pardee ....................Senorita Pittman................The Orator. Quigley ................Galli-Curci Ragan .................Sir Kenneth Ray ..........................Short Read, M........................Tiny Reed, G..................Seamstress Renner................Ham and Eggie Richman .................The Hero Risco........................Harwood Boarder Robbins ...Cupid (Javelin Thrower) Robinson ...................Nimrod Roller .....................“Skates” Rubright..............Anti-Kink Ad Scheffer .............A. “N”edition Schmidt ..............Cam O’Flage Schrader .....................Heinie Sgarro ..................A Recruit Shoemaker . , .. . . U. D.’s Cobbler Shull ....................Is-a-Belle Simmons ..................Collegiate Smith, C..............“little Herbie” Smith, M..........10 o’clock Scholar Stahl ................Uncle Tannyu Stauffer ....................C-Risco Stetler .......................Queen Stewart ...................Perpetual Motion Strain .................“A’s” Train Stucker ....................Joe Tie Suplee ............Fresher by a Day Turner .............House Defective Umstead ..............Uncle Walt VanAnden ............. Moving “Van” Wagner ........................Diana Wallace .......................“Sax” Appeal Walls ...........Effervescent Dottie Warwick ..........Tennis Authority Watkin ......................Puritan Williams, G...............And How! William, H....................Gusher William, R..............Lucky Strike Willis ...............Ladies’ Man Wilson ...............Spirit of ’27 Wright ...........A Dot’s Shadow Yarnall ...................Temptress Yeaman .....................Stranger Yerger ..................Sun Shine Yerkes .......Anti-Back-Seat Driver Young ................And “Mrs.” Zimmerman ...............“It” Itself 108 U P I - D A H OUR OAK TREE We see your virtues as you grow Beside us, mighty tree, In every way we build our school That it may equal thee, In noble, strong and upright life With firmness in each test; And, arduous though the task may be, We try to do our best. We want you ever here with us, Like a sentinel at our door, 1 o glory in our triumphs To guard us evermore. —A. E. B. ft Allii