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

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Senior Class Officers JOHN JEFFERSON DARLINGTON Industrial Scientific Yankee 11A heart to resolve, a head to contrive, and a hand to executed Track. X; Varsity, XI, XII; Capt., XII; Class Treas., XI; Pres., XII; Honor Roll Pin, XI, XII; Class Lieut., XI; Coop Coun.. XII; Dram. Club, XII; Hist. Club, XII; Hi-Y Club, XII; Capt. Yankee Division, XII, Athletic Honor Award, XII. One lean, lanky fellow is our president, “Long John” Darlington, but he is the brains of the shop. He is also interested in athletics and social activities. He will make a “live-wire architect. DOROTHY VIOLA DARLINGTON General Sunset Good nature and flood sense must ever wind French Club, XI; Hist. Club, XI; Pres XII; Dram. Club, XI. XII; Science Club- Sec., XII; Art Club, XI; Class Lieut.. X- XI, XII; Honor Roll Pin, X, XL XII; Class Sec., XII; Honor Speaker at Commence- ment Exercises, XII; Hon. Men. Essay Contest. XII. Our senior class would not be complete with- out Dorothy; for, whenever anyone wants help, he may go to “Dot, and all will l e explained. She has all the assets for a successful business career. JOHN NELSON REYNOLDS General Rainbow “ Xo job too little; no job too big' Track, X, XI; Class Team, Capt., X; Varsity XII; Cross-Country Varsity, XI; Capt., XII; Basketball, Class Team, XI, XII; Class. Club, X; Class Pres., XI; Treas., XII; Hist. Club,, XI, XII; Science Club, XII; Math. Club XII; Hi-Y Club, XI; Sec.. XII. John has made an enviable record, both as an athlete and as a student. But he is also socially inclined and is popular. He expects to become an engineer. NELL BLEECKER General Indian “ Tall, slender, graceful A ell Always doing all things we lid' Assist. Basketball Mgr., X; Class Basketball, X, XI; Basketball Mgr., XII- Class Lieut.. X. XI, XII; French Club, Sec., XI; Dram. Club, XI, XII; Honor Roll Pin, XI. XII; Spelling Contest, XI. XII; Joseph S. Evans Extemp. Speaking Contest, X. XII; Vice-Pres. Class XII Garnet and White Staff, X. XI; Notes and Comments Editor, XII; May Queen, XII. Just a cheerful smile and word, always dis- playing a happy nature—that's Nell. However, clean sportsmanship is also a most outstanding quality. Pep? School spirit? A part in every activity? I ll say so!

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4 a a a The Garnet and White Strive to Obtain in the Future LIKE the farmer who reaps a plentiful supply of that which he sowed in the past, so we should reap an abundance of knowledge and understanding from this school that has come to mean so much to us. We owe it to our parents, teachers, and friends, as well as to ourselves, to prove that our efforts have not been fruitless in the search for a broader and clearer outlook on the things that we must face in life. One little yet very significant word looms before us the word. Success. It is, in a sense, the very thing for which we all consciously or unconsciously strive. I he ability to go forth in even, progressive strides depends on our past record in our Alma Mater. It is these surroundings, the encouragement and urging of our friends and teachers that instill within us that little spark of determination to keep going on and on toward a looked-for, yet unknown goal. Perhaps one of the greatest things a school could do would be to turn out into the world a group of optimists who fear nothing and conquer all. It is the call of adventure that brings forth a large amount of hidden talent. We leave our halls of learning, many of us, with not the slightest idea as to our future. Then where and how do we all find an outlet for the knowledge that we have so carefully absorbed during the last three years of our school life? Somehow we all become a cog in the great wheel of life and do our parts each day in making this world a happy one. Some of us fall accidentally into work that is best suited for us; others trudge along, groping as though in the dark and waiting for the light of opportunity to shine into our lives. But these obstacles are to be expected in life; and, if we are strong enough and wise enough, we shall meet them unflinchingly. These are lessons that are stamped upon our minds while in the schools of learning, though, to apply them, we must step into a much larger and far more difficult school, called Life. It is there that we must prove our worth, either by actions or by words. The demands of such an institution are great, and the thanks little; but we get something in return: experience, happiness and friends; these mean everything in life. outh owes so much. We are indebted to so many people. We may pay one debt in full, however, if we offer thanks to the school that has established the founda- tion upon which we are to build our futures. If we can truthfully feel grateful to our Alma Mater, then we shall have little to regret when we have left her portals. Kathryn Myers, '30.

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DOROTHY VIRGINIA ABERNETHY General Rainbow 'Smooth is the water where the brook runs deep. French Club, XI; Class. Club, XI; Math Club, XII. “ Dolly ” always has a kind word and a cheery smile for all her friends. To those who do not know her well, she may appear shy, but to her friends she is as jolly and full of fun as anyone could possibly be. State Teachers College. HOWELL ROMAINE ALEXANDER General Yankee “A man with music in his soul, who is moced with the concord oj sweet sounds.' Band, XI, XII; Orchestra, XI, XII; Chorus, XII; Science Club, XII; Hall Monitor, XII. Howell seems to have a passion for l eing very active. He has been a great addition to the school in the past two years, especially to the music department. His good humor has added much happiness to our stay in High School. State Teacners College. WALTER MILLARD ANDRESS General Yankee “ He dwells among the birds and flowers Banner Com., X; Hist. Club, XI, XII; Science Club, X, XII; Dram. Club, XII; “The Road to Yesterday ’ XII; Class Lieut., X, XI, XII; Hi-Y Club, XII. When Walter made his debut this year in the school’s activities, everyone in his class sat up and took notice. He proved his ability to chatter in the Dramatics, Science «and History Clubs. He is going to Antioch College to study all about the different kind of “bugs, birds, bones, and flowers.” JOHN GRAY ANDRESS General Sunset A deep thinker and a hard worker. Class Lieut., X. John is one of our few quiet seniors. He always ranks high in his lessons and always lends a helping hand to those who need it. If you don't have your lesson done, see John! He expects to work with the Denny Tag Company.