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

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EMALINE SIMPSON General Yankee “ She looks scornfully, but endures human foibles good-naturedly” History Club IV. “Emmy” comes to us from Lionville. Although she has been here only two years, she has made many friends. When it comes to the masculine sex, she knows them all. Emaline expects to join the “gang” going to State Teachers College. Everyone wishes you success, “Emmy.” SAMUEL SLIFKIN General Sunset “ Knowledge is Power. Class Lieut. I, IV; Track Squad I. II. IV; Science Club III; Hon. Mention Junior Essay III; History Club IV; Cross Country, Varsity IV; Spelling Contest IV. “Sam” is one of those few boys who make a good record both in the classroom and on the athletic field. He is always full of fun and pep, and we know that W. C. H. S. will miss him when he goes away to study law in the fall. We wish you the best of luck, “Sam,” and know that you will always make good in life. KATHARINE CLAIRE SMEDLEY Classical Yankee f Our deeds follow us, and what we have been makes us what we are. Gym. Exhibition II. Ill; Track I. II. HI. IV; Dramatic Club II, III, IV; Erench Club II, III, IV; Classical Club II, IV; Consul II; Honor Roll Pin II; Class Basketball II; Basketball Squad III. Var- sity IV; History Club IV; Chairman of Senior Tea Committee IV; Editor of “ Lingualaca” IV; Committee for choosing Commencement Announcements IV; Spelling Contest IV: Class Lieut. II, III, IV; Captain of Yankee Division IV7; Hockey Varsity IV; Capt. IV; Exchange Editor Garnet and White IV; Sec. of Executive Com- mittee. General Association IV; President of Girls’ A. A. IV; Hon. Mention Senior Essay Contest IV; Athletic Honor Award IV. In every class there is bound to be one of those persons who do an immense amount of work, who assume a great deal of responsilility, and on whom everyone dejxmds. That is our Kay. If you hear a stifled giggle and “ Bejabbers, ” you know Kay is around. She is popular not only with her Senior class mates, but with the under- classmen as well. One can’t mention the thing Kay does best, for she does every- thing well. Her activities list show that she has been active in all lines, and we know that whatever she undertakes will be a success. She is going on to college and the very best we can hope for her is that she will be as successful in college as she has been in High School. EMILY SMITH General Indian “Exceedingly quiet; but most conscientious.’’ Selling Contest II, III; History Club III, IV7; Honor Roll Pin II. Emily came to us from Malvern in her Sophomore year. To those who do not know her she seems quiet, but to her friends she is full of fun. She is always thinking, and she always has a question to ask just try to answer some of them. “ Flicker” has gained many friends during her stay here. She is undecided as to the future, but we are sure she will succeed. Good luck, “Flicker.” 22

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HORACE YUNDT ROGERS Classical Yankee “ He who goes slowly goes wisely, A nd he who goes wisely goes far. Ass’t. Business Mgr., Garnet and White III. IV; Baseball Squad III, IV; Class Basketball Team III, IV; Football Squad IV; Hon. Mention Junior Essay III; Perfect Attendance II. Ill; Classical Club III; Class Lieut. Ill, IV. “Rog” is one of our quiet boys; however, if any one wants any help, “ Rog” is always ready to lend a helping hand. He has made many friends in High School, and we know that he will make many friends wherever he goes. He intends to go to College, but is un- decided where. Wherever you go, we wish you the best of luck, Old Pal. DAVID LEON SHUNK Scientific Indian “Acts well his part; there all his honor lies. Track Squad III; CrossCountry Squad, IV; Class Basketball IV; Speaking Contest Preliminaries III, IV; Science Club III; History Club IV; Dramatic Club IV; Agricultural Club IV; Class Lieut. II, III; Perfect Attendance II. IV. “Shunky” is one of our boys from the country; yet he has taken a large part in our high school activities. You can see him in the auditorium every fifth period trying to do his lessons and talk to some other fellows at the same time. David is going to a forestry or aviation school next year and we all wish him the best of luck. JACOB SHUR Commercial Indian ” Meek men wait for opportunities; Strong men make them. Commercial Club II, III, IV; Ass’t. Class Treas. Ill; Class Base- ball I, II, III; Baseball Squad III, IV; Class Basketball II. Ill, I . “Jake” is a jolly chap. He is always on hand when he is needed. He always has a joke or two to help you out. “Jake” was on the baseball Squad III and IV. Whenever you see “Jake” behind the bat, “Stop, Look and Listen. He also belongs to the Hi-Y Club. Whenever he appeared on the stage to conduct a pep meeting, he looked like a scared rat. but he went along well, with a few laughs mixed in. He also belongs to the Commercial Club; without him the C lub would not have been a success. “Jake” expects to go to Peirce Business School. “Good Luck from us all, “Jake!” MAY LOUISE SILL General Rainbow “Smooth is the water where the brook runs deep. Volley Ball I; Basketball I; French Club III; Track I, II, III, IV; Class Lieut. IV. May api ears to be quiet, but she isn’t when one knows her as many of us do. Her winning smile greets everyone she meets. Al- though May does not know what she will do in the future, we are sure she will succeed in whatever she takes up. Good luck. May! 21

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HAROLD R. SMITHSON Scientific Sunset “ A smile and a glad hand for everyone. Freshman Essay, Hon. Mention I: I). Webster Meredith Prelimin- aries I. II. III. IV; Class Lieut. I; Art Club II. Ill; Dramatic Club III, IV; Science Club III, IV; History Club IV; Chorus IY. “Bud” is one of our best cornet players. Have you ever noticed him tooting his horn and at the same time doing his best not to talk? It really is difficult, because talking is such a pleasure. Everyone likes him, and he likes everyone- especially certain girls in whom he seems to find particular enjoyment. Harold expects to return for a P. G. Course next year. ALICE SPANN Classical Indian “She is a good maiden and a just. Classical Club II IV; French Club IV. “Al” has been with us four years, and we certainly have enjoyed her company. She is very quiet; but, when there is any fun, she is right in it. “Al” expects to go to State Teachers College next fall, and we know she will l e successful because she is a very studious person. Good Luck, “Al.” '29 is with you. JOHN STEVENSON Industrial Scientific Yankee “ Much mirth and no madness. Class Lieut. II; Cross Country Varsity II. Ill; Capt. IY; Varsity Track II. III. IV; Honor Roll Pin III; History Club HI. IV; Agri- cultural Club IV; Class Basketball II. III. “Stevie” is one of the most popular boys in High School. Every- thing that he has undertaken has been a success. He has won a name for himself in track and cross country. “Stevie” expects to follow the carpenter trade; we wish him luck. ELIZABETH TAYLOR General Sunset ‘‘As nice a girl as you care to meet. And to say it in French, she is Tres petite. History Club II; Fiench Club II. Ill; Ass’t. Class Treas. II; («lee Club I; Gym. Exhibition II; Class Lieut. III. Who is that racing down the hall at noon? It’s no other than our “Little Bits.” “Little Bits” is one of the happiest and smallest girls in the Senior class, but it is said that “good good i come in small packages ” “Little Bits” expects to attend some Business School, but at present she is undecided where she will go. W. C. H. S. wishes her the best of luck. 23