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

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THE GARNET AND WHITE 27 Charles Hughes Barbour General A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. Barb. as we know him. has been the life of many a class. His de’.icate sense of humor has won him many friends. Charles is undecided about his future. John Mitten General ‘7 am a woman-hater: but the Bible says. ‘Love your enemies as yourself.' Monitor. Ill: Freshman Advisor. Ill: Dramatic Club. IV; Operetta. IV. Johnny came to us from St. John’s Military Academy out in Wisconsin, and he has since then taken a great interest in military training outside of school. Almost everyone remembers Johnny’s flivver : he spent most of his time trying to keep all of its parts together. And no one will ever forget the way in which John distinguished himself as an elderly pompous Congressman In Arcady . John expects to take a position in the financial department of the P. R. T. Cecilia Durnell Classical 7 o those who know her best a friend most true and hearty. Girls’ Chorus III: Mixed Chorus III; Aeneadae IV. Ray is a jolly, good girl (not fellow). She is always ready to give us a good laugh. But in spite of her jovial nature, she is an excellent stu- dent. We know she will be the success she hopes to be when she enters Normal School. She has the qualities of a teacher for she loves to boss some of her fellow students. Get over your little habit of hiding hats and coats Ray . It will be a bad example for your pupils when you become a teacher. Good luck to you. Ray . Jf.nnie E. Ogborn Commercial Her smiles make many friends. Typewriting Certificate III: Typewriting Medal IV. Jennie is a good friend to all of us. She is a jolly companion and she has made many friends during her four years of High School. By Jennie s ability in school, we all know that her future in the business world will be a success- ful one. Margaret Louise Painter General A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market. ’• Girls’ Varsity Basketball. I: Baseball Girls. I: Science Club. I: Glee Club. II. III. IV: Mixed Chorus. III. IV: Lieutenant Gymnasium Class. II: Dramatic Club. III. IV: Cantata. III. IV: Operetta IV: Girls’ Tennis Club. IV. Peg is known by her frequent laugh. You hardly ever see her without a smile. She is not only fond of athletics, but by the list above one can see that she has quite an exceptional voice. We feel sure that there will be no dull moments at the Chester County Hospital when Peg goes. She expects to go in training this coming fall. Lilyan H. Reed General I cannot say just where her sweet charm lies. She is a constant puzzle and surprise. Lilums’ ready smile and her sense of humor have won her many friends during her stay in High School. She expects to take a teacher s course at Temple next year. Here’s wishing her luck. Emma Madaline Wilkins General Smile, and the world smiles with you. Perfect Attendance II. Emma surely believes in this quotation, for you will always find her smiling. Emma came to our school in her Sophomore year, and she has been faithful since. Emma wishes to continue her study in music in which she has been so active in her Community. She is undecided as to where she will go next year. We wish you good luck. Emma! Iva Young General There are some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers. Ive . as she is best known by all her friends, though seemingly very quiet, is a very jolly girl. She does not talk much. but. when she does, oh! oh! oh!!! And my. how she can make that type- writer fly!! Ive expects to go to Cheyney next year. She goes with our heartiest wishes for her success.

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26 THE GARNET AND WHITE Ruth Wilson Windle Commercial “ '77s good nature that wins the heart ' Art Club. Ill: Typewriting Certificate. II: Bronze Type- writing Medal. IV: Silver Typewriting Medal. IV. “Winnie” is another of the quiet girls of our Class: however, she proves different when in her crowd. We might say that her typewriter speaks for her. She is quite a typist, as you can readily see by the record above. ■'Winnie” will enter the business world. We all wish her success. Ernest Clyde Yarnall General Hold the fort! I am coming!” Football. II. III. IV: Football Capt.. IV: Basketball. II. III. IV: Track Team. III. IV. Fats” is larg: in size, and we know that the quotation above fi s him perfectly. As a football player and Captain. Clyde has proved to be a great success to the Garnet and White. Fats” is a joyous old fellow and is liked by all his team- mates. He has the good record of being the last one in the locker room the year round: and oh! how dull the sports would be without Clyde! Clyde is undecided as yet as to further schooling, but we wish him the best of luck— Let's go. Fats!” Sara E. Young Classical May fortune take your hand and lead you on.” Dramatic Club. IV: French Club. IV: Aeneadae. IV. Sara is one of our quiet, unassuming Seniors, but she has always been very studious and dependable. She expects to take up a Business Course. Best wishes for success. Sara, no matter what you may do. Charles Williams Zook Scientific He’s right there! You ought to hear him speak. And about his noise there's nothing weak. Track Squad. I. II: Orchestra. I: Band. I. II. III. IV: Science Club. 1: Class Editor of Notes ft Comments. I: Assis- tant Business Manager of GARNIiT W WHIT!-. II. Ill: Basketball Squad. II: Assistant Baseball Manager. Ill: Manager. IV: Tennis Team. Ill: Dramatic Club. HI. IV: Treasurer. IV: Honor Point Letter. Ill: Inter-divisional Basketball. Ill: D. Webster Meredith Speaking Contest. III. IV: Hi-Y Club. III. IV: President Hi-Y IV: Boys’ Chorus. IV: Monitor. IV: Co- operative Council. IV: Head Cheer Leader. IV: Captain Yankee Division. IV: Perfect Attendance. I. II. III. IV: Come Out of the Kitchen.” Ill: Operetta. IV. Zookie” is an upholder of the statement that good goods comes in small packages. He has been our leader in dramatics and speaking activities all four years. He expects to go to Lafayette next year to study electrical engineering. Here’s wishing him the best of luck and no short circuits!

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28 THE GARNET AND WHITE Alma Mater Words and Music by SAM BARBER, '36 Maestoso 4 1. West Chester High, to thee our Al-ma Ma - ter, Prais-es we sing, and 2. So may we strive, that when Life’s dawn is past, Mind-ful of thee, and pledge our love a - new. Les-sons of Life and Truth to us im - part, lov - ing to the last, We shall have lived the virtues thou hast .taught. Knowledge to serve, to each a loy-al heart. We shall have found the vic-to-ry we sought. Sing then a song un - d 1 di|iii u to our col-ors bright. West Ches-ter High, The Gar - net and the White! Copyright 1928 by Sam Barber