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

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Senior Class Officers T. NORMAN ROBINSON General Rainbow “Acls well his pari; there all his honor lies.” Football Squad, X, XI, Varsitv, XII; Basketball Squad, X, Varsity, XI, XII, Captain, JCII; Class Basketball. X; Baseball Asst. Mgr., XI, Manager, XII; Tennis, XII; Track Squad, X; Class President, XII; Monitor, XII; Class Lieut., X, XI, XII; Dramatic Club, XII; Hi-Y Club, XI. Treas., XII; Athletic Honor Award, XII; Capt. RainI ow Division, XII. “Robie', the president of our Class, has been prominent in athletics all through high school. His leadership , nd athletic ability will l e greatlv missed next vear. We all know that he will make goocf at W. C. S. T. C. ALICK VIRGINIA BARRY Commercial Indian “Sweet, demure, a little queen. Full oj smiles; lhal's our Gene.” Prov. Hockey Manager, X, Asst., XI, Manager, XII; Com. Club, X, Vice-Pres., XI, Treas., XII; Dramatic Club, XI; Type-Certificate, L. C. Smith. X, Underwood, XI; 40 Word Medal, Underwood, XI, Woodstock, XII; 50 Word Medal, L. C. Smith, XII; Type Contest, XI, XII; Monitor, XII; Hon. Men., Soph. Essay, X, Hon. Men. Senior Essav, XII; Class Sec., XI, Vice-Pres., XII; Lieut., X, XI, Xll; Sara C. Evans’ Speaking Contest, XII; Garnet and White Staff, XII; Chorus, XI, XII. “Genie” is one of our best all-around students. She has conquered every phase of her school work and will make somebodv a line stenog. If you want to know how to type, see “Genie.” She’s a true-blue friend to all. RICHARD F. MITCHELL Scientific Indian “Fsove's a jesl all things show il— Thought so once, now I know it.” Baseball Squad, XI, XII; Class Treas., XII; Dramatic Club Treas., XII; French Club, XII; Science Club, XII; Hi-Y Club, XI, XII; Orchestra, X, XI; Band, X, XI. XII; Cooperative Council, X, XI, XII; Monitor, XII; Class Lieut., X, XI, XII; Garnet and White Staff, X, XI; “Out of the Night”, XII. “Dick” is well-known to all. He always has a smile and a witty word or two for whomever he meets. He is, without a doubt, a good all-around student. HELEN WERTZ General Sunset “Flail to thee, hlithe spirit.” Provisional Mgr. Basket!) ill, X, Asst. Mgr., XI, Mgr., XII; Asst. Class Treas., X, Class Vice-Pres., XII; Class Secretary, XII; Monitor, XII; Class Lieut., X, XI, XII; Perfect Attendance, X, XI; Orchestra, X, XI; Chorus, X, XI, XII; Cooperative Council, XI; Ex. Com. of G. A., XII; French Club, XI, XII; History Club, X; Honor Speaker at Commencement Exercises, XII. “Wertzic” is one of the !»cst s| orts in school and one of the most popular girls. Everything she undertakes she puts through with vim and vigor. “Et comment.” There is nothing forced or unnatural a! out her. She is just “Wertzic.”

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The Garnet and White a a a • THOUGHTS AT COMMENCEMENT TIME To thy duty now and ever! Dream no more of rest or stay; Give to Freedom's great endeavor. All thou art and hast to-day. SENIORS, four long years we have been coming to High School. Of course, there were times when we felt that we would be glad when it was all over and became tired of the work. But, all in all, haven’t we had a glorious four years together—not all work, not all play, but a happy combination of the two! I his has been preparatory work for us, just a small taste of the things we shall soon undertake. We dare not dream longer of rest and play; we must find our places in the world. We must give all that is in us to complete the duty set aside for each of us, to make this world better. Wc should indeed l e grateful to our Alma Mater for all it has meant to us work, of course, but also fun and fellowship with each other. Just as we have worked together here, we must work together in the world, wherever we may be. Just as we have had pleasures together here, we shall soon have pleasures with others. Things will be different, though ; we may have to work together in a different manner, to play together otherwise than we have been accustomed. But our Alma Mater has taught us how to adjust ourselves to circumstances. In contests with others we have learned to accept defeat as gracefully as success. Incoming ac- quainted, too, with those lessons that only defeat can teach. We have been taught that, if wc win, we should be sportsmanlike in the treatment of our opponents. e have lieen shown that success comes only to those who work, not to those who slip by with as little as possible. Finally, we have seen that we cannot live to ourselves in this world, but must consider others' happiness, if we ourselves would be happy. Let us fit ourselves into our environments, whether it be in this very town or a thousand miles away. “Give to Freedom’s great endeavors all thou art and hast to-day.” Above all, let us be grateful to our Alma Mater for so well preparing us for that which is to come. Adele Coleman, 31. OUR NUMERALS STAND FOR— Truth The Truth is always right. —Sophocles. Honor “Honor lies in honest toil.”—Cleveland. Industry “In every rank, both great and small ’Tis Industry supports us all.”—Gay. Reason “Strong Reasons make strong actions. —Shakespeare. Talents “Talent is that which is in a man’s power.”—LOWELL. Youth “The days of our Youth are the days of our glory.”—Ovid. Obedience Obedience is the key to every door.”—MacDonald. Nobility “Noble by birth, yet nobler by great deeds. —Longfellow. Enthusiasm “Nothing great was ever achieved without Enthusiasm. EMERSON.

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Classical H. CHARLES ABERNETHY Indian A handjul of common sense Is worth a bushel oj learning. Hon. Mention Essay, X; I). Webster Meredith Contest, XII; Classical Club, XI, XII; French Club, XI, XII; Dramatic Club, XII; Science Club, XII. “Abby” is one of the brightest students in the class of '31. If you don’t have your lessons done, go to “Abby,” and he will save the day for you. He expects to go to the University of Pennsylvania to study to be a doctor. DOROTHY ELIZABETH ARESON Classical Rainbow “Earth seems more sweet lo lice upon, Afore Jult oj love, because oj her.” Class Lieut., X, XI; Asst. Treasurer, XI; Classical Club, XII; French Club, XI, XII; Dramatic Club, XI, XII; Monitor, XII; Class Basketball, XI, XII; This maiden with brown eves and blonde hair has the happy faculty of making friends wherever she goes. Everyone knows “Dot” for her cheery smile. She has a hidden sense of humor and is a good sport, besides being a friend worth having. General MILDRED ATKINSON Rainbow “A smite and a glad handJor everyone.' History Club, XI; Commercial Club, XL XII; Typing Certificate, XII; Sara C. Evans' Speaking Contest Preli- minaries, XII. “Millie” is one of our studious girls whom we all like. You would think her quiet; but wait till you hear her talk, and then you will change your opinion. “Millie” is going to take up nursing in the Chester County Hospital. We wish you good luck, “Millie!” PAULINE BACHMAN Commercial Sunset “Hair oj brown, eyes oj blue, A heart that is tender, loving, and true.” Commercial Club, XI, XII; Typing Certificate, XI; Hon. Mention Junior Essay; Class Lieut. XII; Tvping Award, 40 Words, XII. ‘Enie has been a ray of sunshine to us here; and, when she enters the business world, we know the sunshine will follow. Her cheerful, willing spirit is enjoyed by teachers and pupils alike. We all wish her a most successful career as a stenographer.