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

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THE GARNET AND WHITE 13 JOSEPH EWING Industrial Scientific ‘‘Fight, smile, and fair play, Make men for the world of today ' Basketball Squad IV: Shavers Club II. III. IV: History Club III. IV: Honorable Mention Lincoln Essay IV. Joseph, otherwise Shavey.” is one of the wood shop gang. Wherever there is fun. he is generally on hand. “Shavey” is a real backer of our class, and we wish him the best o' luck in his work at Drexel next year. WARREN FARRA Classical “One of the most important things in life is to be a good sport ' Football Squad III. Varsity IV: Varsity Baseball III: French Club IV. “Farra” is another student from the little village of Malvern. He has been with us four years, and he is one of the best athletes in the Class of '28. We remember Farra holding that line” on the gridiron or “swatting the ball” on the dia- mond. Warren expects to work next year and go to school later. We know if he tackles things the way he did at W. C. H. S. he will be sure to succeed. LILLIAN FELL General “Smooth is the water where the brook runs deep. Dramatic Club III. IV: History Club IV: Classical Club III: Class Lieutenant IV. Lillian has not been with us all four years. She came to us from Kennett Square in our Sophomore year. She is a quiet girl, but has many friends, who wish her much success at State Teachers College, which she will enter in September. ELIZABETH FUTER General “She is a maiden wondrous fair, With radiant locks of auburn hair. C’ass Lieutenant II. IV. Here's a sure cure for the blues—our “Libby.” She always has something clever to say to make you laugh when you feel downhearted. “Libby” can be quite serious, but most of the time she is ready with a jolly remark. Everyone likes her. and she has a host of friends. As yet. her program for next year is undecided. Here's wishing you “heaps of luck.” “Libby.” no matter what it may be.

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THE GARNET AND WHITE ALFRED ELLIOTT Commercial “Laugh and the world laughs with you ' History Club II, 111: Commercial Club III, IV: Typing Certificate III: Typing 40-word Medal IV: History Class Lieutenant II. Perk. as he is better known by us, hails from the “Met- ropolis” of Malvern. Although “Perk” does not participate in any of our sports, he is a very active lad in school. “Perk” is expecting to take a C. P. A. course at either Temple or Peirce’s Business School. We know he will succeed in be- ing a good accountant. The Class of ’28 wishes you the best of luck, ”Perk.” ALICE L. ELLIOTT Classical “To be merry best becomes her.” Cantata I: Division Basketball I: Dramatic Club II. Ill, IV: History Club II: Classical Club III, IV: Class Lieutenant III; Assistant Class Treasurer III. Everybody knows Alice. She has hosts of friends. School spirit for W. C. H. S..? Yes. indeed. You will see her at every football, basketball, and baseball game there is. Alice is loyal! She is going to enter the State Teachers College in Septem- ber. We know she will succeed there. RUTH ESBIN General “A willing heart, a helping hand, always ready on demand.” Glee Club I, II: English Class Lieutenant IV: Bookkeeping Class Lieutenant IV: Gymnasium Class Lieutenant III, IV; Monitor IV: Art Club II: French Club III: Dramatic Club II: Lunch Room Cashier III, IV; Perfect Attendance II, IV; Orchestra II. Ill, IV. You can easily see that Ruth has not been idle during her four years at High School. She is a true friend and anyone will find her “loads of fun.” West Chester High will be proud of her at State Teachers College. If you are ever in trouble, just go to Ruth and she will help you out. Best of luck for success and a happy future. Ruth. WILLIAM ESBIN Scientific “All is not gold that glitters.” Perfect Attendance III. ‘Bili” is a quiet sort of chap. His deeds speak for him. He is an ever-willing worker, who is going to be missed by all those who know him. “Bill” expects to work next year, but to continue his schooling the year after.

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14 THE GARNET AND WHITE JANE M. GARRETT General “A blush is beautiful, but often inconvenient.” Class Lieutenant I. II: Perfect Attendance III: Art Club II. III. IV: Decoration for Plays IV: Dramatic Club III. IV: Track II. III. IV: Preliminaries J. S. Evans’ Speaking Contest I. III. IV. Jane’s a jolly good fellow and a “funny one” to be with. Whenever you see a person in B3 who belongs in Bl. you know it’s Jane. She just loves to talk, make fun. and blush— my. it’s easy for her. We know Penn State will enjoy Jane next year. She ex- pects to take up Interior Decorating later. We know some- body's home will be properly decorated someday. JOHN GASPARI Scientific “A friend to one, a friend to all.” Football Squad II: Basketball Squad II. Ill: Varsity Squad IV: Assistant Football Manager III: Football Manager IV: Class Basketball II. Ill: Captain Class Baseball III: Baseball Squad III: Science Club IV. “Punk” is a friend to all: he makes friends and keeps them. If “Punk” takes interest in a thing, he puts his whole heart and soul into it. He proved this as manager of football. Punk” is very active and can take his part in all forms of sports. “Punk’’ is undecided about his future, but the Class of ’28 knows that he will make friends wherever he goes. HORACE GILBERT GORMAN Scientific “It is a plague to be so handsome a man.” D. Webster Meredith Preliminaries I. IV; Cross Country Squad II: Varsity III. IV: Class Basketball II. III. IV: Track Squad II: Varsity III. IV; French Club IV: Acting Secretary Lettcrmen’s Club IV. Horace is one of our good-looking sheiks. Everyone knows him and his bow tie—and his hair, that is always combed so smoothly and parted “so straight.’’ He is undecided whether to go to Penn State or Drexel. We know he will do well at either place. HELEN HALDEMAN Heme Economics 1 A cheery word with which to start the day.” Dramatic Club II. Helen, who hails from Chester Springs, has been with us all four years. You always know Helen is around by her giggle. She has helped us win prizes both cooking and sewing. She expects to take up the work of a seamstress.