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

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General SAMUEL I lOLLINGSWORTI I V ankee “Cheerily, then, my little man. Live and laugh as boyhood can. Dramatic Club IV. At the beginning of the Senior year, a jovial, bright-eyed boy made his appearance in B-3. We soon became acquainted with “Sam.” He was genial, good-natured and always ready to do a good turn. Sam expects to go to the University of Pennsylvania, where we know he will make good. Sam, here is a toast ’20 proposes in your honor: Good luck, my boy to you! Whate’er you plan to do— Or enterprise pursue. Good luck, good luck to you! GEORGE JOHNSON Scientific Rainbow “Honor lies in honest toil. Football Squad I. II, III, I ; Track Squad III; Band I; Hon. Mention Sophomore Essay II. George Johnson, better known as ‘‘Chief Pontiac” to his High Sc hool associates, is well-liked by his friends. I le is rather a reserved sort of fellow, but we all know that he will succeed in whatever he takes up. George expects to attend Lincoln and Howard Uuiversities, in- tending to take up medicine. RUDOLPH JOHNSON General Rainbow “A witty answer turneth away wrath. Dramatic Club III; Class Lieut. II. HI. IV; Football Squad II, HI. IV. Varsity IV; Basketball Squad II. III. IV; Track Squad II. Ill, IV; Baseball Squad II. Ill; “ Bunny” is one of the Senior boys who have athletic ability. He possesses the power to make his friends laugh and be happy; you may be sure that you can find fun and laughter where you find “ Bunny.” He also has his serious moments. Next year “ Bunny” expects to attend State Teachers College for a Health Ed. Course. Good Luck, “Bunny 1 ANNA M. LILLEY Commercial Indian “A peace above all earthly dignities, A still and quiet conscience. Track III; Commercial Club III, IV. Everybody knows Anna. She hails from the Eagle. She is liked by all who are friends of hers. She is a quiet girl in school; but notice her sometime when she is out of school. We shall miss her , but we wish her the best of success when she goes into training next year. MILDRED McBRAYNE Commercial Indian “ Calmly and quietly she does her good deeds. Commercial Club II. III. IV’; History Club IV; Typing Certificate IV; Perfect Attendance III; Class Lieut. II. “Shorty” is a type of girl that we all like. She is always jolly and good-natured. When “Shorty” smiles, one always sees those two large dimples. “Shorty” is undecided about the future but we surely wish her the best of luck, whatever that future may be.

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ELMER WHITE General Sunset “ He who has patience may compass anything. Science Club III, IV; Band IV; History Club IV. “ Whittie” is one of our quiet boys from Anselma. You may see him either playing his bass horn or driving his Pontiac. Elmer expects to take up electrical work after he leaves school. The Class of '29 wish you the best of luck and lots of shocks in your work, “ Whittie. ” ROBERT WOOD General Yankee “Nothing ventured, nothing have. Science Club III; History Club IV; Dramatic Club IV. “ Bob” has made a very enviable name for himself in High School. Everyone knows “Bob” and the great friendship which he imparts to all. He is always on the job in all kinds of weather, and. as a matter of fact, he has had perfect attendance for two successive years. Although Bob” is still a little undecided concerning his future undertakings, we feel quite ceitain that he will make good” in any field that he enters. EDITH YOUNG Commercial Rainbow Placid. and not easily disturbed. Commercial Club II. III. IV; History Club IV; Smith Typewriting Certificate II; Smith Bronze Medal III; Smith Silver Medal IV; Underwood Bronze Medal IV; Underwood Silver Medal IV; Perfect Attendance II. Ill; Class Lieut. II. Ill; Spelling Contest IV; Honor Roll Pin III; First Place Typing Contest Chester County Play Festival IV'. Edith is one of our quiet girls, but she always proves successful in hei work. If anyone wants to know bookkeeping, just ask Edith. From the typing medals listed al ove one can see that she can make the typewriter hum. Edith has been a great asset to our school. We wish her Good Luck.” in the business world. EDWARD M. COPE General Rainbow When he's on hand, there's mischief afoot. Captain of Rainbow Division IV. Although Copie” as he is known to his friends, has not entered into school activities, he is well liked and has many friends. We wish him success in his work at the Post Office, and we think he will soon be Post Master General. MOULTON HOUTER DAVIS Commercial Sunset Happy ‘ Hooter' goes smiling through, In spite of cares and troubles, too. Operetta II; Baseball Squad II. Ill; Football Squad II, III, Var- sity IV. Mgr. IV’; Basketball Squad III; Track Squad IV. Hooter” is one of our best athletes; and among the pupils he is very popular. He has been prominent in three of our major sports and has also apj eared in the operettas. Hooter” is leaving us now, and there will be quite a few who will miss his merry laugh and humor. Hooter” is undecided as to where he is going, but we wish him the best of luck. EDITH DUTT Commercial Rainbow Ilang sorrow, care will kill a cat; And therefore, let's be merry! History Club IV7; Commercial Club II, III; Vice Pres. IV; Perfect Attendance II, III; Class Lieut. III. Pete” is a sure cure for the blues. Her sunny smile makes one forget the dark side of things. Pete” can be serious, too. This has made her jx pular among her friends here. Pete” is just a regular fellah, ” and the Class of '29 knows she will be successful in whatever she under takes. 25

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wvW ETHEL MATTHEWS Commercial Sunset “Ilappy, laughing, sometimes shy. Tikis little maid with merry eye. Commercial Club II, III, IV’; Typewriting Certificate; French Club III; Chorus III. Ethel is one of those qiuet girls who hail from Malvern. She seems very quiet to those who do not know her; but, once you have become acquainted, you will always like her. Ethel always wears a Smile, and she is ready to help anyone in need. Next year, Ethel expects to be “Somebody’s Stenog.” We wish her success in her undertaking. FLORENCE O’DONNELL General Sunset “ Five foot two, eyes of blue ’ Mixed Chorus II. Ill, IV; Christmas Entertainment III, IV’; Concert III; History Club 11; Art Club I; Perfect Attendance II. Who’s that blonde? Ever heard anyone ask that question? Why, it’s no other than “Flossie.” A pair of smiling blue eyes plus a pleasing personality and a very attractive blush—that’s “Flossie.” “Flossie” expects to attend Beacom next year. Good Luck! EDITH PANNEBAKER General Indian “To those who know her best, a friend most true.” Science Club III. Edith hails from the little town of Anselma. She appears to one who doesn’t know her well as being modest and bashful; but we, her classmates, know her better than this. Edith expects to be a nurse. We, the Class of ’29, wish you the best of success, Edith, and we know you will succeed. MORTON LACKEY TALLEY, Jr. Scientific Yankee “ Wise to conceive, and patient to perform.” Dramatic Club III. IV; History Club HI, IV; Class Lieut. Ill IV; Football Squad IV; Class Basketball II, III, IV; Track Squad III, IV. “ Mort or “Talley,” as he is known by his friends, is a great booster for our High School. Being athletically inclined, he has helped dear old W. C. H. S. win many victories. “Mort” is also very good in the dramatic line, especially when he is taking part as a general. “ Mort ’’expects to attend Temple University next vear. The Class of ’29 wishes him the best of luck and success in the future. ALICE WALTON General Indian “ Begone, dull care! Thou and 1 shall never agree. Classical Club III; History Club IV’. Are there giggles and jokes in the back of Study Hall, fifth period? That's our Alice. Is someone blue without apparent reason? Send for Alice. Alice wants to be a nurse, and so those who will be her patients are to be envied. But her sunny disposition does not keep Alice from being serious-minded, as they can tell who ask her for help on a knotty problem in Algebra. DONALD WILLIAMS General Indian “ Steers a straight course, in calm or storm. ” Class Baseball Mgr. II; Baseball Squad III; Science Club III. “Don.” arriving in the middle of his Sophomore year, made many friends and still has them. “Don’s” friends are going to miss his cartoons and jokes which have afforded much class room amuse- ment. Our friend is going to improve his talent in the future in order to make bigger cartoons of bigger men. 27