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

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THE GARNET AND WHITE 27 MARY ELLA STEVENS Commercial “A bit demure she may appear, But a jolly kid and a friend most dear.” Basketball I; Glee Club I: Commercial Club III and IV; C ass Lieutenant III. 'Steve” seems very quiet to those who do not know her; but. once you have become acquainted, you will always like her. She has won many friends by her kind disposition and her readiness to help anyone at any time. Next year Steve” intends to be Somebody's Stenog” in Somebody’s” office. We know that she will make the best of her high school training when she gets out in the business world. Good luck. Steve. W. C. H. S. will always be be- hind you. CARLTON L. SUPLEE Scientific “Laughing hurts not anyone; Therefore, let's be merry.” Speaking Contest II. III. IV: Second Prize Freshman Essay I: Assistant Business Manager GARNET AND WHITE II: Lit- erary Editor Garnet AND White IV: Dramatic Cub II. IV: Operetta II: Peg O' My Heart IV: Spelling Contest IV; Football Squad IV; French Club III. IV: Honorable Mention Sophomore and Junior Essays: First Prize Senior Essay IV. Where does that laughter come from? It must be Soup' Suplee. Soup” or Sammy furnished the fun and laughter for our class. Wherever there is a lot of noise, you may be sure you will see Soup. He is our Dramatic Star from Mal- vern. Although he did little in athletics, he made up for it in literary, oratorical and dramatic work. He is one of the high lights of our class. Soup expects to go to Gettysburg College next term: we are sure that he will continue to make everyone happy. george McPherson sweney Commercial “A little mischief now and then, Will do no harm to the best of men.” Cross Country IV; Basketball Varsity III. IV; Baseba 1 Squad III: Tennis II: Track Squad IV; Typewriting Certificate IV: Class Basketball III. IV; Inter Division I. George is one of our finest boys. He has a ready smi e and a helping hand for everyone. Did you ever see him speak before the class? How he can blush! George is und ci led what to do. but we are sure he will be a success in any work he may undertake. Good luck. George! MORTON TALLEY Scientific “Exceedingly quiet, but most conscientious.” Dramatic Club IV; History Club IV: Class Lieutenant IV: Football Squad IV; Class Basketball III. IV: Baseball II. IV: Track IV. Mort is a quiet, modest, unassuming fellow about whom one does not hear much. He is a very good friend and he w 11 always stick by you. Next year Mort expects to go to some higher school, but he is still undecided as to which one it will be. The Class of ’28 wishes him a happy voyage through life.

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26 THE GARNET AND WHITE MARGARET SHELLER General 4 To be merry best becomes her.” President of Cooperative Council IV; Girls’ Athletic Associ- ation Vice President III: Secretary IV: Dramatic Cub II. Ill: History Club II. Ill: Art Club IV: Girls’ Glee Club I: Cap- tain of Indian Division IV; Track I. II. III. IV; Hockey Varsity I. II. III. IV; Basketball Varsity I. II. III. IV; Cap- tain II: Perfect Attendance I. II. HI. IV; Class Lieutenant I. III. IV: Hall Monitor. IV; Typewriting Certificate III: Oper- etta III: Tennis Squad III. IV. Whatever would we have done without Peg” during these past four years. Peg’’ is best known to the whole school for her ability in sports. She has been ever ready to help in any line of gym work. Only her friends know the real, happy- go-lucky Peg.” but everyone likes her just the same. We know that Peg’s sunny smile and willingness will gain her many friends at West Chester State T eachers College. Good luck to you. Peg ! PEARL SLAVITZ Classical “Just to be cheery when things are wrong, Just to drive sadness away with a song, Just to be loyal to that which is right, Will gain for you happiness that naught can defeat.” Honorable Mention in Christmas Story I: Dramatic Club II. Ill; History Club IV; French Club III. IV; Art Club I. II; Class Basketball III: Classical Club IV. Why. of course, you know Pearl. Who doesn't? Ever since the first day of her four years in W. C. H. S.. she has met difficulties with a smile. May your pluck help you in your future years. Pearl. Pearl expects to join the Gang to go to State T eachers College. May your life be a success in teaching the children of your present classmates. MARY C SMEDLEY Classical “There is a lure in the pathless woods.” French Club III. IV: History Club IV: Dramatic Club II. III. IV; Class Lieutenant I. Ill; Honor Medal III; Classical Club III. IV: Class Salutatorian IV. Mary is one of our best classical students, and we surely do not know what we would do without her. She does not talk very much, but her papers show how industrious she is. Mary and her horse are the best of friends. If you ever see a rather tall girl ga’loping along near a woods, you will know it is Mary. Her friends find her the best of sports. Mary expects to go to college; we surely wish her the best of success there. LEONORE STAMPER General “Happy, laughing, sometimes shy, This little maid with merry eye.” Dramatic Club II. III. IV; French Club III, IV; Mixed Chorus IV; Christmas Cantata IV; Concert IV. Lee or Sis has been quite active in club work. She is always happy and always has a merry smile. She expects to attend State Teachers College at West Chester next year. We wish her every success.

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28 THE GARNET AND WHITE RAYMOND TALLEY Scientific “The mighty oak from a little acorn grew ' D. W. Meredith Prize Speaking Contest I: Class Lieutenant II: Dramatic Club II: Assistant Treasurer III: Class Baseball III: Perfect Attendance II. Ill: Science Club IV: Hall Monitor IV. ... ‘Dick” is the midget of our class, but on looking at his list of activities you will agree that stature does not count. Dick has been with us for four years, and we have all enjoyed his friendship. We shall feel lonesome when pick'’ goes out into the world on his own account. Dick is undecided about the future, but here are our best wishes to accompany him on the road to happiness. SMEDLEY TAYLOR General “It is he who lives to the full ever 7 minute, And gets all the joy and fun that is in it.” Tennis Squad II. Ill: Class Lieutenant III. You can always tell when ‘‘Smed” is coming around, be- cause that broad, bright smile shines ahead of him. He is a faithful, steady worker, who adds a touch of humor to the task. “Amby” is undecided about his future, but we know that he will succeed no matter what he may do. We wish you good luck, old ‘ pal.” CHRISTINE ANNA VESER Commercial ‘‘Light hair and eyes of brown, Plus a sweet smile, Takes away a frown.” Commercial Club III. IV: History Club IV; Typing Cer- tificate III: Bronze Medal IV: Class Lieutenant. “Chrisie” is or.e of our commcrcialites without whom our class would be incomplete. She seems quiet to those who do not know her. but. to those who do. she is quite different. If we hear anyone laughing, we soon find out it is “Chr.sie with the “giggles.” If you have the blues, just go to “Chrisie” and her charming, sweet smile will soon cure them. Some day she will be a stenographer. We are sure she will make a success of the position. Good luck to “Chrisie” for the future. KATHRYN WALTZ General “A happy smile every day, She gives to all that c me her way.” History Club IV: French Club IV: Cantata III. IV: Mixed Chorus III. IV: Basketball I. IV: Indoor Track Meet I: Glee Club II. Ill: Sock and Buskin Club III. IV: Class Lieutenant II: Perfect Attendance I. IV. “ Kay” is one of the little members of our class. But the saying goes. “Good goods come in small packages. and it holds true in this case. We don't hear much of Kathryn th s year, but she is still around. “Kay” wants to be a teacher, and we know that whatever she attempts she will carry through with flying colors. We wish you the best of luck. ”Kay.“ when you enter State Teachers College next year.