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

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THE GARNET AND WHITE 23 EDGAR J. PARKER Scientific Smooth is the water where the brook runs deep.” Track Squad I. II: Varsity Captain IN: IV: Football Varsity IV: Hall Monitor IV: Rainbow Division Leader IV: History Club IV: Science Club IV: Cross Country IV. Egg’’ is one of our class athletes: his running in track and cross country and his playing end on the football team were an inspiration to all who saw him. His bright smile, easy step and mouth organ will all be missed next year, when he goes to Oregon Agricultural College to take up Forestry. “Egg” knows his “nature.” and we know that he will make good as a protector of our forest lands. THOMAS LEE PARRY Scientific His are the smiles that make us happy.” Mixed Chorus II: Operetta II. Ill: History Club III. IV: Dramatic Club III. IV: Dramatic Club II: French Club IV: Class Basketball III. IV: Vice President of Class II: Cross Country IV: Class Baseball III: Baseball IV: Perfect Attendance I. II. III. “Lee” has been with us for four years: we are very glad to have him. He lias been interested in the activities of our school, and we know that whatever he takes up in the future will be a big success. DORA BONSALL PATTERSON General She is a girl you like to meet, And a pal that’s mighty hard tc beat.” Track I. II. III. IV: Class Lieutenant I. II: Monitor IV: Basketball Squad I. II: Class Basketball II. Ill: Basketball Manager III. IV: Art Club III. IV: Glee Club I. II. IV: History Club II. III. IV; French Club II: Dramatic Club II. III. IV: Hockey Squad II. Ill: Varsity Cub II. III. IV: Party Committee III. IV: History Club Committee IV: Dramatic- Club Committee IV: Assistant Class Treasurer II: Assistant Basketball Manager II: Operetta II. Ill: Assistant Hockey Manager III: Cantata IV. Who doesn’t know “Pat”?—She is everybody’s friend. Whenever you hear some one laughing very heartily, you may be sure it is she. At times she is very serious, for as you a 1 know. “Pat” is quite the “busy woman.” “Pat” has done a lot for the school in these last four years and we hope she will keep up the good work next year at State Teachers College. ERNESTINE PYE General Never trouble trouble, nTill trouble troubles you.” Basketball Class I. II. Ill: Track I. II. III. IV; Operetta II: Dramatic Club II. III. IV: French Club III: Gymnasium Lieutenant IV. The small blond girl with blue eyes, lau hing heartily and talking heartily too. is sure to be “Teeny.” She is full of fun. and it is impossible to be lonely when “Teeny” comes around. Besides being full of pep and a good sport she is a true friend. West Chester High is certainly going to miss “Teeny’s smiles next year when she will attend Peirces’ Bus- iness School.

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22 THE GARNET AND WHITE ALFRED BENNER NESBITT General “A quiet chap who dees his work, and does not talk about it ' Commercial Club; Science Club. •'Al” is a quiet chap, but he has always He is an industrious boy and always does is undecided about his future, but we know whatever he tries. Good luck, “Al!” helped make fun. his work. “Al” he will succeed in MARY A NEWTON General 4 So tender and so good to see, Because she is so sweet.” French Club III. IV; History Club III. IV; Art Club II. Mary is one of the happiest and the smallest girls in the senior class, but it is said that “good goods come in small packages.” She always has a smile for everyone and meets happiness wherever she goes. For this reason she has made herself one of the best-liked of our girls. The Class of ’28 wishes her the best of luck at State Teachers College next year. CARLETON H. NORMAN General 44Actions speak louder than words.” Hall Monitor IV; Perfect Attendance II. Ill: Operetta II. Ill: Christmas Cantata IV: Mixed Chorus IV; Dramatic Club II. III. IV: French Club IV; History Club II. IV. Carl is one of the boys who have helped to maintain the standards of the Class of '28. He will be remembered as the champion ticket seller of our Class. We feel sure that Carl will be successful as an accountant after he goes to Business School. W. MORRIS PALMER, JR. Scientific “Always on hand whenever there's fun— Everyone likes him; he likes everyone.” GARNET AND White Staff II: Basketball Squad I. II: Class Basketball Team III. IV; Assistant Basketball Manager III; Basketball Manager IV; Football Squad III: Football Varsity IV ; Track Varsity III. IV: Operetta II; Dramatic Club II: Science Club IV; Hall Monitor IV. Though rather quiet. Morris is known to all as an al.- around-good-fellow.” By looking at his activities you can see that he hasn’t been idle.His determination in studies as we 1 as athletics has made him one of the most outstanding fellows in our class. Morris expects to enter Penn State and take up the study of Forestry. Good luck, Morris, we re all backing you.

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24 THE GARNET AND WHITE PHILIP B. A. PRICE General 4 A steady pace—and you hive won.” “Ba came to us in his Junior year from West Philadelphia High School. If you have ever heard somebody saying. “I’ve a lot of work to do. and I’m so tired. you can be sure it’s “Ba.” He is undecided about his future. Rest up. “Ba.” '28 is behind you. EUGENE HARLAN PYLE Commercial 4 It is the silent one who gets things done.” Commercial Club II, IV: Hall Monitor IV: History Class Lieutenant II. IV: English Class Lieutenant III. IV: Type- writing Certificate III, IV; Bronze Typing Medal IV; Perfect Attendance II. “Gene’’ is a lad who hails from Thornton, and a fine one indeed. For those who know him he is a true friend and companion. We have confidence in “Gene” and know he will be a success. Next year will find him in an office of some business firm We wish you luck. “Gene.” GILBERT ¥L PYLE Scientific “Happy am I, from care Pm free; Why aren't they all as contented as me?” Class Basketball IV; Track I. II: Assistant Track Manager III; Track Manager IV; Cross Country Manager IV; Soccer I: Perfect Attendance I. II. IV; Dramatic Club II; History Class III; French Club III; Publicity Agent of Science Club IV; Operetta II. “Gilby.” as he is better known, is an all-around sport. He is always for fun at the right time, but settles down to his work with an enthusiastic manner which will carry him through life successfully. “Gilby” is well-liked by everyone. He ex- pects to go to Bucknell College in the future, and we all wish him the best of luck in his work. MARY KL REED Home Economics “She's little; she's dainty; And she's a dandy companion.” Chorus I. Mary is a quiet Senior, but she has always been very stud- ious and dependable. She intends to go into training at the Chester County Hos- pital. Best wishes for success. Mary.