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

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12 THE GARNET AND WHITE Alice Entriken Fetters General “Soothing and healing in touch thou art. bringing sweet calm to the restless heart.” Co-operative Council. IV: Co-operative Prize Essay. IV: Captain Indian Division. IV: Senior Advisor. IV: Division Basketball. IV; Hockey Varsity. IV: Assistant Secretary Science Club. IV: Dramatic Club. IV: Honorable Mention Senior Essay. IV. Alice, otherwise known as “A. E. F.. is our shark mathe- matician. The problems that puzzle the rest of us readily reveal their secrets to her. We all know her policy that, Speech is silver, but Silence is gold.’ She has proved to us that the deepest thoughts lie hidden. Alice has planned to con- tinue her study of mathematics at Ursinus College, next year. We all hope that the goddess of success will continue to lead her on. Henrietta Keeley Fetters Commercial “Feelings of strife which are borne by day. Ne'er can survive neath her quieting ray ” Varsity Hockey. IV; Typewriting Certificate. Ill; Medal and Bar. IV. Hennie” is one of our quiet girls that believes in making every minute count. That's not saying she doesn’t have a good time. We all know better than that! She has been one of our “loyals” at the games this year. There are some very attractive college teams, too. How about it. “Hennie? Although you are undecided about next year, like some of the rest of us. we are certain that success will follow you. and we wish you the best of luck! Thomas Carrington Gawthrop, 2nd Classical A merry heart makelh a cheerful countenance. Football Squad. Ill: Varsity Football. IV: Monitor, IV; Freshman Advisor. IV: Glee Club. IV; Dramatic Club. IV: D. W. Meredith Speaking Contest. I. III. IV. Honorable Mention. Ill; Honorable Mention Essay Contest. Ill; Track Manager. IV; Honor Speaker at Commencement, IV. When 'Tom’’ entered High School he had already established his reputation as the youngest one in his class, but he soon proved that he was one of '24’s most valuable members. Not only has he shown himself able to uphold the scholastic end of his education, but he has also proved to be a fine football player. Good luck at Haverford Prep, next year. Tom. and we hope to see you at Yale the following year. Mary Olive Gilliland Commercial ‘'Thy modesty's a candle to thy merit.” Typewriting Certificate and Medal. IV. ■■Midget’s one of our little bits of Seniors who tackled a great big course—successfully. True, she hasn’t been in the limelight a great deal (perhaps she’s not been in trouble as often as the rest of us) but we’ve always felt her there—a part of the background, and what perfect picture is there without a back- ground.'' Midget's’’ blue eyes and yellow curls have earned her the inevitable name of “Kitten —but then everyone loves a kitten. We hope “Midget’’ will be blessed with lots and lots of success and happiness.

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THE GARNET AND WHITE 11 Stewart Strickland Dowlin General “Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Orchestra. I. II. III. IV; Art Club. II. Ill: Monitor. IV: Senior Advisor. IV: Treasurer Radio Club. IV: Glee Club. II. Ill, IV: Assistant Treasurer. I. III. “Stew,” one of the bright spots of our class, has often broken the monotony of some dull day by sweet strains of his violin which is almost constantly with him. Stewart is undecided as to what he will do after graduation, but we hope he will continue to make people happy by his music. Kenneth Thompson Edwards General “Always on hand, whenever there’s fun Everyone likes him. likes everyone. Vice President. Ill: Freshman Advisor. IV: Sanitary Squad. IV: Track. Ill, IV: Football. II. III. Varsity. IV: Monitor. IV: Glee Club. IV. Anyone who saw our football games last fall, and especially the Coatesville game, knows Gran' pop Edwards. When he hit that line, things happened. Ken also knows how to win track medals, and he manages to show us how at every track meet. He is undecided about a college career, but we know that whatever he does, he will make a success of it and will always be a credit to old W. C. H. S. and 24. Helen Frame Evans General “Earnestness and foolishness are mingled here. Assistant Treasurer, II; President Art Club. IV; Senior Advisor. IV. Soup.” as she is better known to us. is jolly and full of fun. but she is also serious-minded when the occasion requires it. We hope that you will not forget your old friends of the good old High School days. Soup. We wish you much success as a nurse at Jefferson next year. William Evans, Jr. General Not in stature only: every inch a man. Track. I. II. III. IV: Baseball. II, III: Cloak Room Monitor, III: Class Monitor. III. IV: Freshman Advisor. IV: High Score Man at Indoor Track Meet. IV. “Bill” is one of our best athletes. He can always be counted on to make a good showing in baseball or track. The big farmer with his genial, kindly disposition is the friend of everyone, and it is no wonder that he is voted by many as one of the best-looking and most popular boys in our class. Bill is going to take an agricultural course at State. We'll expect to hear of you. Bill. from down on the farm.

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13 TIIE GARNET AND WHITE Leland Gilmore Commercial “With roguish look and merry laugh ’ Class President. II; Asistant Business Manager, II. Ill: Assistant Notes and Comments. I: President Health Crusade, III; Radio Club. IV: Relief Drill Leader. II. ill: Monitor. IV; Science Club. Ill: D. Webster Meredith Contest. I: Typewriting Medal and Bar, IV. Leland has made many a dark moment disappear with his smile and has cheered us upon all occasions. He had the school spirit and the ' pep” that have helped to make the class of 24 a good one. You may see by his activities that he took an interest in most of the school affairs and had a good following. We can be glad to have such a friend as Leland. He is undecided as to what he will do. but we wish him the best of life and can rest assured that he will have success. Benjamin Glick Commercial “Yet he seemed busier than he was ' Baseball Squad. I: Radio Club. IV. “Bennie’' is one of the important members of the Commercial Department with his winsome smile and cheery Hello. ‘Bennie” plays havoc with the girls of the department when he comes dressed up in his sheik clothes. He will take a position after graduation. William Goldberg Scientific “Had I been present at the Creation. I would have given some helpful hint» for the better ordering of the Universe. ' Football Squ d, I: Assistant Manager Baseball. II: Manager Football. IV; Science Club. III. IV; Radio Club. IV. •‘Doc” was a big help during the football season in cheering up the team. He’s the kind of fellow who does nothing but smile, and is a ‘ close” friend to everybody. Also, he has the “radio-bug.” “Doc” expects to attend the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy next year. Anna May Gooding General It takes a great person to make a good listener. Dramatic Club. IV. Here's to “Anne.” our golden-haired lass, who hails from the large metropolis. Frazer. Few are they who can say they really “know Anne, but those who do can appreciate her dry humor and her loyalty as a friend. “Anne” is especially fond of Eng- lish. but her chief interest in school is Stenog” (?) Anne is undecided about next year, but we wish her the best of success.