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

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Back to the Dark Ages, or forward to greater advances in all fields of human endeavor. These are the two alterna- tives open to the world, and the prospects for the future, as reflected in the confused state of today's world, are not too promising. As the mid-century class of 1950 takes its leave of Upper Darby high school, the threats of hydrogen bombs and fiying saucers in the hands of power-hungry men are discouraging to an optimistic out- look for the years ahead. This is 1950-important as the midpoint of the twentieth century. Whether the future will hold total destruction or permanent peace remains to be seen, but, in either case, America's classes of 1950 will play a big part in determining the outcome of present problems. However, although what the future holds is a mystery, the mistakes, changes and advances of the last half-century are no secret. World Wars have twice wracked the world. On the other hand, there have been notable advances in science, industry, education and count- less other fields. Therefore, the staff of the 1950 Oak proudly offers in these pages its tribute to the progress of its predeces- sors of the first 50 years of the twentieth century. It is hoped that the contrast between the old and the new that is depicted here will bring back fond memories of the old days to some and will inspire others with a desire to add their personal contributions to the success of the next 50 years. 5

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,911 Memoriam In a sincere spirit of respect, admiration and affection, the staff of the Oak dedicates this page to R. Wayne Boyd who taught English in Upper Darby high school, from 1926 until his sudden death in his sleep Friday morning, September 23, 1949. Mr. Boyd was born in Chester County. After receiving his high school diploma at Parkesburg high school and his bachelor's degree at Dick- inson college and after teaching one year at Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, and one year at Pal- myra, New Jersey, he came to Upper Darby high school. He was soon recognized as a capable, co-operative member of the faculty, initiating and helping to administer school policies and programs with marked skill and ability. Young R. WAYNE BOYD people were attracted to him through his sincere interest in their growth and development. Mem- bers of the classes of 1934, 1943 and 1947 found in him an adviser who gave generous and helpful suggestions in planning their life programs. Mr. Boyd was thoroughly loyal and co-opera- tive in everything concerned with Upper Darby, aggressive in following sincere convictions, com- panionable and happy by disposition. Both by precept and example, he set high standards of conduct and achievement. His contribution to Upper Darby was an optimistic, ingenious, sympa- thetic outlook on life. He had a keen sense of the proper functioning of the school in commun- ity life and the part that youth may play today and in the years that lie ahead.

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TM PPER D R Aww, a-df Upper: Grandpa parked his modern car outside Bond's Feed Store on the site of the present 69th Street Theater. Lower: An old barn, located where the Carol Boulevard Apartments now stand, served as a wagon shed. . lf '- . - A . ijt' Ol! OCLLQH ucLef . . . v ' , if Y, .1 ' Upper: Oldtimers had to pay a toll at State Road and West Chester Pike. Center: Market Street between 69th Street and 63rd Street looked like this, way back when . . . Lower: In Dad's day the 69th Street Terminal was reached via surface car.