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

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THE CARNET AND WHITE 17 LeROY C JAMES Commercial 44He is as happy and as sincere as can be.” Basketball Squad II. Ill; Class Basketball II. Ill, IV: Inter Division Basketball I; I ypewriting Medal III: Commercial Club III. IV: Entertainment Committee IV; Band II. Ill: Orchestra II. Ill; Operetta II. Ill; Mixed Chorus III. IV; Christmas Cantata IV. Because Roy has that personality that every one admires, he has numerous friends. Whatever there is to be done. Roy is always ready to lend a helping hand—an asset no one can overlook. He is always happy and smiling: this fact has helped him in everything he has undertaken. Next year Roy will take up a position in which he is sure to succeed. DOROTHY AIRETTA JAMISON Ctmmercial “She gets her lesson without one sigh; Nothing too hard for her to try.” Honor Roll Medal III: Perfect Attendance I. IV; Com- mercial Club IV: Class Lieutenant IV; Assistant Class Treas- urer II; Typewriting Certificates III. IV; Spelling Contest II. IV; Program Committee of Commercial Club IV. “Dot is one of the most studious girls in our Commercial class. To those who do not know her she seems very quiet: but. if you should happen upon her with the gang of Com- mercialites.” you would think differently. She really has one of the best laughs of them all. ‘Dot’’ expects to be a sten- ographer after she graduates. We know she will make a big success of it. Good luck. “Dot ' WILLIAM P. KEARNEY General “Like the waves of the might 7 deep, Never quiet, unless sound asleep.” Operetta II. Ill: Mixed Chorus II. Ill: Class Basketball III. IV: Class Lieutenant III. “Bill is one of our tied-down farmers. This state of things keeps him from being an active member of our class. His c ass work shows us just what he is capable of and what will be expected of him at Penn State next year. We all wish you good luck. “Bill. WALTER KIMES Industrial Scientific “He's ready for duty, In all serts of weather, And loyal to courage And duty together.” History Club IV: Indian Division Lieutenant III: Shavers’ Club II. III. IV. “Walt has been with us all four years, coming fresh from 1 he farm. Walter became very popular when he used to ride in from Westtown every day in his “covered wagon.” “Walt” has done some good work in the wood shop and drawing room for our school. Walter expects to take up architectural draw- ing in an office in Philadelphia next year. We wish him the best of success.

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16 THE GARNET AND WHITE GROVENA MAE HIDDLESON Commercial “With smiling face and curls galore, She's ver nice to adore. Typing Certificate II: Bronze Medal III; Silver Medal IV; Commercial Club III. IV: Class Lieutenant III. Beany.” our little Commercial Senior, hails from that big town of Marshallton. She certainly can typewrite: this is proved by the honors she has received. Beany” expects to enter the business world to be “some- body's stenog.” Here’s wishing you lots of luck. “Beany.” RUTH ELLEN HIPPLE Commercial “A happy smile for every day. She gives to all who comes her way. Perfect Attendance II: Typewriting Certificate II: Bronze Medal III; Silver Medal IV: Honorable Mention Junior Essay III: Monitor IV; Class Lieutenant II, III. IV: Art Club III; Dramatic Club II. III. IV: History Club II. III. IV: Secretary IV; Commercial Club III. IV. Secretary IV: Basket- ball I. Ill: Hockey II. IV: Varsity IV; Auditing Committee: Honor Roll Pin II. Ill; Honorable Mention Senior Essay IV; Honor Speaker for Commencement Exercises IV. Ruth is one of our brilliant Commercial students, who will be greatly missed next year. Not many things happened that Ruth was not in. She is also quite a typist, as this is her favorite study. She is undecided as to what she will do next year, but we are sure she will be successful in whatever she un- dertakes to accomplish, because of her pleasant disposition and jovial smile. HENRY IVL HOFFNER General “Individuality is everywhere to be spared and respected as the root of everything good. Basketball Squad II. Ill: Varsity III; Class Basketball I. IV: Baseball Squad III: Class Lieutenant II. Ill; Science Club IV. “Hen” is one of the more quiet chaps who hails from Will- istown. He and his Ford will be missed around school next year. “Hen” expects to go to Business School in Philadelphia. We all know that he will be successful in this line and we wish him the best of luck. ELSIE ISAACS Ccmmercial “Not so much to say, Not so well known, But has a way that's all her own. Dramatic Club II. Commercial Club III. IV: Underwood Typewriting Certificate III: Smith Typewriting Certificate III: Typewriting Medal IV; Lieutenant II: Class Basketball II. Ill; Basketball Varsity IV. Doesn’t she look like a promising young miss? Well, in- deed she is! “Els” is quite a fast little typist and “bright” besides! Quite a lot for such a small girl! “Els” takes her time about everything, but always has her assignments done on time. “Els” is going to take up music and go to a business college. We all know she will succeed.

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THE GARNET AND WHITE LILLIAN KODISH Commercial 4 Nothing is too hard for her to try; She does her lessons without one sigh ' Dramatic Club II. Ill; Commercial Club III. IV; Honor Roll Pin III; Underwood Typing Certificate III; Underwood Bronze Medal III; Underwood Silver Medal IV; Smith Bronze Medal III; Class Lieutenant IV: Honorable Mention Lincoln Essay IV; Track II; Designed Class Pennant II. Lill.” as she is known among her friends, is a very studious girl. Her motto is What you sow. that shall you reap. You can see by her typewriting medals that she is quite an expert. “Lill does her work without talking about it. She has a sense of humor, which is known only to her friends. She is undecided about her future, but we know that she will be a success in whatever she undertakes to do. Good luck to you, “Lill. ELSIE LAWTON Classical 4 Her ambitions soar to the sky.” Track II. III. IV; Basketball Squad III; Varsity IV; Hockey Manager IV; Dramatic Club II. III. IV: French Club III. IV: History Club II. III. IV; Classical Club III. IV; Class Lieutenant III. IV: Hall Monitor IV; Honorable Mention Lincoln Essay IV: Art Club IV; Honor Roll Charm III; Hon- orable Mention Senior Essay IV; Joseph S. Evans’ Extempor- aneous Speaking Contest IV. Elsie is one of the bright members of our class. She is often on the Honor Roll. She goes in for sports too. She is a true friend, and is absolutely dependable in every way. and a wonderful companion. Elsie expects to go to college next year; we know she will be a success. LEONA THERESA LOGAN General 4 Begone, dull care! Thcu and I shall never agree.” Basketball Squad I. II. Ill: Varsity IV: Hockey Varsity II. III. IV: Mixed Chorus I. II. III. IV: Dramatic Club I. III. IV: Art Club: Assistant Class Treasurer IV; Lieutenant I. II: Hall Monitor IV; Typing Certificate II. Underwood and L. C. Smith. What could our basketball and hockey teams have done this year without “Lee ? She has proved to be one of our best sports. We all know “Lee” by her laugh, which pops up at most any time, when everything else is quiet. “Lee expects to go in training next year, and we wish her the best of luck and happiness. GERALD McCOWEN General 44A little mischief new and then Will do no harm to the best of men.” Vice President II: Football Squad II: Varsity HI. IV; Basketball Squad II. Ill; Basketball Class Team IV; Track Squad II. Gerald, as he is known to most of us and especially to the weaker sex. is certainly a bright spot in our class. Whenever there is something doing. Gerald is there to do it or finish it. Somebody (?) will gain Gerald some day. and we all wonder who the lucky person will be. Gerald is going to work in a Drafting Office. West Chester High wishes him the best of luck. Lets go. Gerald!