West Chester High School - Garnet and White Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

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 6 THE GARNET AND WHITE Joseph H. Brinton General Conscientiousness is but one of his many virtues. Tennis Manager. IV: Soccer Team. III. Jodie” is one of the steady workers of our class whose pres- ence was little noted for noise, but we are sure he will be missed (not when the diplomas are handed out) by all those who are his friends. “Jodie” is undecided as to what he will do in the futu re. Royal P. Brinton Scientific “He gets his lessons without one sigh. Nothing too hard for him to try. Treasurer. II: Hall Monitor. IV: Class Monitor. IV: Foot- ball. 2d. II. Ill: Foot-ball. Varsity. IV: Basket-ball. 2nd. I. Ill: Basket-ball, Varsity. V; Baseball. Varsity, IV. “Crum” is true blue in every respect: he is a corking good Basket Ball player and excels in many other lines of school life. Ask a little “Bird.” it knows. Where you find “Crum.” there you find “Jack” also. Royal expects to enter State College. William Hodgson Broomell General Who hath given, who hath sold to thee Thy knowledge of stenography. Reserve Football. II. Ill; Reserve Basketball. II. III. IV: Boy’s Glee club. IV: Fire Lieutenant. IV: Class Lieutenant. IV. You remember Bing's voice at the High School party? That’s the way he has been all through High School just going along in harmony and every now and then he would break out with something to say that was really worth while. “Bing” expects to take P. G. work next year. Best of luck. Bing. Mildred Brinton Commercial “Good nature and good sense must ever join. “Mill” is one of the nicest girls in the Commercial Depart- ment. She is always in a good humor. You will never find a more agreeable and conscientious girl, who possesses such an even disposition. She is a good worker, too. especially in typewriting, for she has won a certificate and medal, and she is going to be a clever “Somebody’s Stenog.”

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THE GARNET AND WHITE 5 Anna Langley Baker Classical How far that little candle throws its light: So shines a good deed in a naughty World. Secretary of Class II; Assistant Secretary Science Club, III; Secretary of General Association. IV; French Club. Ill: Orchestra IV: Glee Club, I. II. III. IV: G. and W. Staff. III. IV; Lincoln Prize Essay, IV: Member of Co-operative Council. IV; Senior Advisor, IV; Senior Monitor, IV; Rainbow Division Captain. IV; J. S. Evans Declamation Contest, III. IV: Basket Ball Var- sity. IV; Hockey Varsity. IV; Honor Speaker at Commence- ment, IV. “Oh. how she can sing and talk. Her musical voice can be heard anytime, anywhere. This is “Bake who hails from the “One Arc Light Town. Don’t think she is fickle—she’s not! “Bake” is the most popular and loyal member of the Class of 1924. and she supports every stand it takes. “Bake’’ does not need to take a “horse shoe” to Goucher with her next year be- cause: “Fame. Love, and Fortune on her footsteps wait. Joseph Fraley Barclay General “Mix a little folly with your serious thoughts. Soccer, III. IV; Foot Ball, III. IV: Track. Ill, IV, D. W. Meredith Prize Speaking contest. III, IV; Vice-President Science Club, IV. “Joe’’ has been in High School only since the middle of his sophomore year, but even so his list of accomplishments is rather large. Joe isn't very tall, but the way he skirted the ends for the foot-ball team made you lose any idea that a short fellow isn’t to be reckoned with. We envy his friends, who will be with him when he takes a Post-graduate course next year! William Albert Bishop Industrial Scientific “Always ready to work and always ready to help. Member Soccer Team. IV. “Bish” is one of our quiet fellows who doesn’t say much that’s unnecessary, but he knows what to say when it is called for. He believes in sticking right at his work and not bothering others, and for this reason he has made many friends and no enemies. “Bish” expects to start work at his carpentry trade next year. We know you'll make a good one, “Bish,'' and we surely wish you luck. Dklmont Kirk Bittle General On their own merits modest men are dumb. Fire Monitor. III. IV: Vice-President Radio Club. IV; Base Ball Team. II. III. IV; Captain Base Ball Team. IV. “Del’’ believes in explaining himself by action, and he certain- ly does show lots of it when he’s on the mound twirling the old pill. “Del’’ is also one of our radio “bugs.” He has made many good friends among us. and we all wish him luck in whatever position he may take next year. Go to it. “Del.’’ We're with you.

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THE GARNET AND WHITE 7 Leotta Brubaker Household Arts Its good nature wins the heart.” Dramatics. IV: Health Crusade. I, II. Becky is one of those jolly country girls who enjoy a three- mile walk to school every day. She has gained many friends in High School by her smiles, and she has captured the appetites of the teachers by the wonderful cakes she can make. We wish her the best success with her Millinery work next Fall. Helen L. Burdette General A cheery smile and a merry laugh she offers to her friends.” Assistant Treasurer. I. II: Secretary of Class. Ill: Chairman Ring Committee. Ill: Picnic Committee. Ill: Senior Advisor. IV: Dramatic Club. IV; Winner of Joseph S. Evans’ Speaking Contest. IV: Basketball. I. II. IV: Basketball Varsity Team. IV. Burdie. as everyone knows her. is one of high school's most popular girls. Always cheerful and full of fun! Who could ever forget Burd” and her craziness, for she is always entertain- ing a group some where. Remember the day she gave her little Bear Story ? She has made many friends here, because you just can't help liking her. and I know we shall all miss her next year when she goes to Sweet Briar College. Va. We wonder how she will get along without Labby next year, for you never see one without the other. Helen Painter Burnett « General “A friend to nature and to all.” Basket Ball. I: Glee Club. II. III. Biff's not the desperate character her name leads one to be- lieve. but a jolly bobbed-haired kid with a smile for all the world. Her particular line is that of specializing on the lines of Milady's wardrobe.—and a clever little seamstress she is. too. She expects to further develop her talent by taking up dress- making next year. Good luck. Biff, may your scissors shape success to you. Anne Taylor Carey Classical Veni, iAdi; vici!” Valedictorian. IV: Spelling Championship. II. III. IV: Spell- ing Team. Ill; Captain Yankee Division. IV; Garnet and White Staff. III. IV; Dramatic Club. IV: Treasurer of Class. Ill: Senior Advisor. IV; Monitor. IV: Hockey. IV; Speaking Con- test. IV. All hail, our illustrious Annie ! Our valedictorian, and she deserves it: for in March Anne had a perfect report. In Latin Anne is a wizard, and she has taken the cup for three years in the spelling contest. However, she not only excels in the Academic branches; she’s our home-run hitter and basketball guard. Anne's love for cats is another feature of her personality. Don't forget '24. Anne, when you become a Ph. D. at Mount Holyoke.