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

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JEAN R. NEWLIN Jean’s hobbies are listen- ing to music (especially good piano playing) and writing poetry. Her fav- orite pastime is running the mimeograph machine in Mr. Fisher's office. In the future, Jean hopes to make someone a good secretary. Here’s wishing her success. JAMES D. O’BANION Jim” comes from Glen Mills. He is one of the most ardent members of the wood shop gang. His hobbies are airplanes and guns. Right now Uncle Sam has plans for ''Jim'' in the A. A. F. JOHN PENNINGTON Johnnie’’ comes from the friendly little town of Boothwyn. Ice skating is his favorite pastime. He dislikes reading books. After graduation, unless he enters the armed forces, he will follow the com- mercial line. GERSON PERLMAN Gerson Perlman, known to his friends as Gers ”, in- tends to further his educa- tion after the war at some accredited school of Phar- macy. Gers is also interested in classical music. His immediate plans are to join the Army Air Corps. DORIS M. NICHOLS Pickles ”, who is known for those green eyes , is one of those quiet yet active characters. She is fond of drawing, walk- ing, and house designing. She likes to converse about movies, dogs, and music. Her future plans at present are an unsolved mystery. JEAN ANN PARSONS Her enjoyment of a good laugh and her dislike of arguments characterize Jeanie’’. Her hobbies are music, interior decor- ating, and flowers. Her future plans are indefinite. Though Jean is a con- scientious student, she still has time to devote to her many friends. JAMES ROBERT PENNY Jim Augor , our popular basketball star, has for his hobby sports. He says his favorite food is pickles . His interests are varied: girls, moon- light swimming, loafing at Stan’s”, dancing, and the ‘' S wa nnees . “Jim Augor’s main ambition is to join the Navy. Lots of luck, Augor ; you de- serve it. WILLIAM J. PHIPPS We always find Phippsy in the machine shop. His hobbies are hunting and guns. Some day he plans to own a ranch, but at the present he wishes to help Uncle Sam. Best of luck to you, Bill . Thirty

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RUTH C. MARTIN Ruth, who lives at Sugar's Bridge, is still in the the throes of choosing a col- lege to attend in the fall. Ruth’s work on the “Avon Grove Times , her former school's paper, has made her a valuable asset to the G. W. staff. PHYLLIS MEREDITH “Phyl , who will be re- membered for her mis- chievous eyes, joined us from one of our rival schools, Haverford High, in September, 1944. She s crazy about hamburgers and milkshakes. She comes from Locksley. Phyl plans to enter the Cadet Nurses after graduation. KATHRYN L. MICONIE Katy came to us from Overbrook in our junior year. Her constant smile and cute gigle have won her many friends. When not writing letters, she can usually be found roller- skating. She dislikes steak, but she likes cherry pie and ice cream. Her plan for the future is to become a nurse. Best of luck, Kay . MARGERY MORGAN Margie , the girl with a smile, delights in watch- ing football games. While her dislike is being called Maggie”, her likes are movies, and drinking milk- shakes. Margie will attend West Chester State Teachers College after graduation. JESSIE T. MEREDITH This friendly member of our class, though shy, dotes on good fun and jokes. In her spare time, Jessie relaxes by dabbling in water colors and playing the piano. Her future plans definitely include attendance at West Ches- ter State Teachers Col I eg e. MARIA A. MESSINA Oh, here we have a Sinatra fan! Messy’s answer to almost anthing is Darnifino! She defi- nitely likes dancing and almost all sports. Her plans for the future seem to lean strongly towards continuing in the business field. HAROLD MILBOURNE Harold, nicknamed Pidge by his friends, is a swell guy . His great- est ambition is to oe a mechanic. He is a lover of all sports and partici- eates in football, baseball, asketball, and track. Pidge expects to be in the service soon. M. HAZEL MORONEY Hazel, one of our most likeable girls, delights her friends each day with her cheerful disposition. Her dislike for getting up in the dark to come to school is balanced by her weak- ness for hamburgers with onions. Her plans for the future are indefinite. Twenty-nine

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REGINALD PINKERTON Reginald Pinkerton, called Pinkie by his friends, is a machine shop student. His favorite hobby is tink- ering with automobiles. He would rother work than take part in local sports. He hopes to enter the Navy after graduation. We wish him luck! THOMAS POMPIEAN Thomas Pompeian is better known as Ping to his friends. He plays the accordion. He also plays the sax in our high school band. He intends to enter the Navy after graduation. We wish him the best of luck. N. FAY REIFSNYDER We ll long remember our popular blonde cheer- leader captain. Fay is an incurable hockey fiend, and her ambition is to coach a champion hockey team. Her interests in- clude all other sports and piano playing. She hopes to take a pre-medical course at Duke. CAROL RENSHAW Tall, dark, beautiful Mouse”, entering W. C. H. S. in our sophomore year, captivated us with her enthusiasm for horses, sports, anything red, blue eyes, and the male sex. She loqthes dill pickles. At Cornell Carol will learn to manage Hidden Farms in the scientific manner. MILDRED L. POLITE Which way did he go{ George?” is Millies’ favorite saying. She is always around when jokes are told. Her dislikes are pumps with anklets, while her hobby is collect- ing horse pins. Millie’s plan for the future is to be a teacher of health and physical education. WILLIAM PRUTZMAN Bill is tall and rangy. His long fingers and bass voice hint a musical future: he enjoys both classics and swing. He dislikes trains and any confusion; his main interests are Hi-Y, sports, and travel, espec- ially in New England. MARYAN E. REIST Maryan, who is well known for her friendly disposition, may be found at anytime eating choco- late fudge sundaes. That is, when she's not dancing, skating, playing the piano, or watching HelmutDantine cavort across the screen. Maryan says her plans for the future are undecided. JEANNE RETTEW Who was the blonde who just flew down the hall? Probably Jeannie”! She is usually hurrying some- where. In her less busy moments she enjoys taking long walks, summing, and feasting at midnight. Wilson will claim her next year as a sociology student. Thirty-one