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

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THE GARNET AND WHITE 19 JOHN McGLINCHEY Industrial Scientific “Short, quiet, and modest, but a very good fellow is he.” History Club III; Shavers’ Club III, IV. Johnny,” is one of our bright boys from the Shop. He is quiet, and we never hear much from him. He always does his work well. “Johnny” is undecided as to what he is going to do after he leaves school, but we wish him the best of success always. MARGUERITE H. McVAUGH Home Economics “To those who know her best, a friend most true and hearty.” Chorus JI; Monitor IV; Perfect Attendance II. IV. Yes. “Pete” is a member of that famous clan that hail from Goshen Heights. Her branch of knowledge is in the sewing line. “Pete” expects to go to Miss Rambo’s. where she will further her knowledge in dressmaking. We know she will be- come one of our foremost seamstresses. mbf — HOWARD B. MARTIN Commercial “Ay, look, and he'll smile your gloom away.” Track Squad I, III, IV; Basketball Squad II. III. IV: Baseball Squad II: Commercial Club III. IV; Art Club III; Class Lieutenant IV; Typewriting Certificate IV. “Hecker” hails from Milltown and during his four years in High School, he has acquired many friends. “Hecker” has not been idle in sports, as you can see by the list of his activities. He is known for his ever-welcome smile and jovial mood, and he always adds life to any group of fellows he is with. “Hecker” is undecided as to what he will do next year, but we know he will succeed in whatever he undertakes. Go to it. “Hecker”! JOAQUIN BISHOP MATLACK, JR. General “Active always; talking ever; Witty and merry; decidedly clever.” Soccer I: Cross Country Team II: Track Squad II: Dram- atic Club II. III. IV; Science Club IV. For a friend, when a friend is needed, just call on “Mat.” You will always find him there ready to lend a helping hand. Although “Bish“ is always full of fun, cracking a joke on some one. he says fun has its time, but work must come first. We know he will make the grade at Bucknell University. Everyone wishes him the greatest success in all that he may attempt.

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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!

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20 THE GARNET AND WHITE GERTRUDE MATTHEWS General “The thing I like to do best, Is just to sit and read and rest.” Dramatic Club III: History Club IV; Class Lieutenant IV; Classical Club IV. ■Gertie” appears very quiet, but really she is as lively as anyone. There is one class she loves to attend, and that is music. Ask Gertie” about that. Even though she is un- decided about her future, we wish her much success in what- ever she undertakes. JOSEPH F. MATTSON General “A man with music in his soul.” Orchestra II. HI. IV: Class Lieutenant I. II. 111. IV; Type writing Certificate III: French Club IV. “Joe” is our violinist and a mainstay of the orchestra. He is quiet and unassuming and would rather express his feelings in music than in words. “Joe” always has a pleasant smile and greeting for everyone. “Joe” we wish you the best of for- tune when you return for a post graduate course next year. KEITH WALTER MYERS General “The silent, quick, and active, Grow more and more attractive.” Cross Country Varsity II. III. IV: Track Varsity II. III. IV; Relay Team III; Class Track Team II, III. IV; Class Basketball III. “Slim” came to our High School three years ago. His quick action on the track team soon drew the attention of everyone. “Slim” is planning to go to Lincoln University next year. We wish him success in his studies and a'so in his track career. EMILY FRANCES MILLER Ccmmerc’al “Her eyes as stars of twilight fair, But like sunlight gle2ms her ‘dusty’ hair.” History Club IV; Commercial Club IV: Certificate in Typ- ing III; Hall Monitor IV; Commencement Committee IV. “Dusty” may have wavy auburn hair, but she is not dang- erous. Emily is always ready to lend a helping hand and when she plans to do some work, it can be done no better. “Dusty” is one of our best stenographers. Lucky is the man that secures her as one of his office force.