West Philadelphia High School - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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f N f . l N , V ' ' A in , ' 'f6',,7lV X 1 , K ' Q A f ' . f ' . v If f V , ' xl K K F ' N A lx X lay V A SSC Ill ll4Q N 2 ,576fusm4A'rfi 4,1 Wh'-u .null , Vlllh'4l llll' By JOSEPH Fmsr Why is 'TWENTY-THREE so famous? What is it that makes it known? ls it fruits that year had turned in, Or the seeds that year had sown? We were twigs on Life's great oak tree When we left West Philly Highg But we've blossomed to matureness As the years went gliding by. There are days that we remember, Now we're in senility- But none more than the Reunion Of the Class of Twenty-Three. There were graying hairs among us, Signs of Time's Eternal Raceg Some were bent from cares encountered, But a smile shone on each face. Horace Sumption was the first one Whom I met in that great hallg Horace now controls the dictum Of the Independent Call. 24

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-v ,-v- ' . .- rw. X . - 1 19 ' 12,3 A., 'jf A ll n J ,V in ' X tri! rx -WX T. 'f x - sb 1 lla A 'A X l, C L ' , ' ' . , Wa Q. . was held on May 4th at the Craftsman's Club, and everyone there appre- ciated a successful and notable evening. Just before Boy Week, Mr. Heyl requested the A Class to act as general overseers of West Philly's division in the parade and to make all plans necessary for the organization, decorations, etc. The chairmen of the committees were as follows: Hauser, Organization, Bratton, Pub- licityg Reynolds, Managementg and Bate, Costume. The school made a splendid turnout and was awarded a large cup for the best high school representation in the parade. Horace Y. Sumption was the W. P. H. S. representative on the Parade Council, a body composed of representatives from all the high schools. The time drew near for the elections of Salutatorian, Valedictorian, Prophet, Historian, and the Honor Men. First was made Prophet and Sargent, Historian. Parke became First Honor Man, Walters, Secondg McClean, Thirdg and Saxon, Fourth. Later Stansfeld Sargent was elected to write the Salutatory and Arthur Walters to deliver it. John Adams wrote the Valedictory and Joseph First delivered it. One of the last gatherings of a graduating class is at its banquet. The committee appointed consisted of Reynolds, Chairman 5 Thompson, E. Fry and Solms. The affair was held at Hotel Lorraine on Wednesday, June 6th, and due to the good work of the committee we had several fine speakers and a most enjoyable time. Horace Y. Sumption was the Toastmaster at the banquet, and did the job admirably well. Our class has left a fine record behind it that should be a goal for other classes to endeavor to attain. We are represented on the football and baseball teams-in fact, we are connected with practically every major and minor activity of West Philly. Now, as our high school careers approach their end, we all feel a deep pang of regret at leaving our dear school of The Orange and Blue. To our Principal, Mr. Heyl, and to the members of the faculty, we owe a great debt for their sincere help and guidance all through our course here. In closing, let me say that I am sure each and every member of the Class of '23 will always have the most pleasant recollections of his Alma Mater, and will be ready to help it in every possible way. S. STANSFELD SARGENT. 23

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sy' J, v' -. T Q, Q fy,-3 rw - 1 i 3 ' . s N' lf 1 1 tl - X 'N C X 1, QQ-'1f.a.'J il if .,Q,-: ' V ' S 4, Q X 05011: A Sammy Wilson is a farmer, Said he thought he'd be on deckg Raises fancy Leghorn chickens, Owns a little Ford-by Heck! Paul C. Hendee was quite prosperous, But he took one downward flop- Now he works down at the Bellevue, Where he runs the barber shop. Billy Hamilton's a banker, Runs a private stock exchangeg Eddy Post is working for him, He's the one who counts the change. Sammy Parke, the great magician, Lives in a palatial homeg Years have increased Samuel's girth, and Put a shine upon his dome. Samuel tried to show us tricks there, Took a dollar from his ear- Put it in his mouth and swallowed, Then he made it reappear. Came from distant South' Sea Island, Took a little from his hoard, Lawrence Curry, good old Lawrence, Faithful still he serves the Lord. Edwin Laning's tried his hand at Everything that came along, Is in business now with Marvin, Still he gets along with Long. Peers in chemistry were present, Who had earned a little kale- For the world looks with respect on Erwin, Biernbaum and Lew Hale. 25