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

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llUIl GUIIIA Ill r MR. WALTER ROBERTS Prinbipdl , f maxi ' When our class first entered Western we were awed and quiet as we entered the auditorium. Such a big school greeted our astonished eyes that we were too bewildered to make much noise. After we sat in the auditorium for a few minutes we thawed out and spoke to each other. The noise was becoming deafening, when a man stepped to the micro- phone and in a calm voice asked for quiet, His manner indicated that he was a person in authority, but not a grim authority. We quieted down, and Mr. Roberts, the principal of the West Philadelphia High School, spoke to us very briefly on our duties and privileges. He neither threatened us nor begged our cooperation, but we sensed that if we met him half-way in his requests for behavior befitting senior high school students we would find him willing to help us in problems that often come to those same students. Through all our years at Western, we have found our first judg- ment well justified. Mr. Roberts has always reached a helping hand to those who needed it. He has always had a word of praise for work well doneg a word of encouragement when spirits were low. We, the Class of lanuary 1946, take this opportunity to express our gratitude to you, Mr. Roberts, for your kind understanding and helpfulness. -J

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MR. MURRAY GROSS Died Iune 14, 1945 Mr. Murray Gross, Head of Commerce Department, was well loved by all who knew him. He was friendly, interest- ing, and more important, inter- ested in everything and every- one around him. He helped many former students find good jobs, he helped to bring about many changes in Western. Wherever he went, to whom- ever he spoke, he brought smiles, because he always had a little joke to tell. Many brought their troubles to Mr. Gross, sure that they would find a sympathetic lis- tener and advisor, and they were never disappointed. In all the years that he was at West- ern, he was a guiding light to many students. lt is sure that he will never be forgotten by any who came in contact with him, and his memory will always linger near this, the school he loved. it IN NIINIURIANI ...Z MR. CLEON BOOK Died February 8. 1945 At this point in our Record, we must stop to pay respect to the memory of one of our beloved, departed faculty mem- bers. With reverence we recall the activities and personality of Mr. Cleon Book, our former class sponsor. His untimely death in our IZA. term came before many of us had had a chance to do much work with him. However, we were aware of his efforts for us and felt deeply our loss. He has left an indelible mark on us, and whenever we have occasion to recall our high school days and graduation, he will inevitably be a part of them.

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MRS. GROVE Grade Chainnan DR. WESTON MR. DBNEHOWER MISS BOYT