Westmont Hilltop Senior High School - Phoenician Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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GUS FRIES For those who know Gus, his name is enough to bring back that broad smile and hearty laugh of his, and to you who know’ him not we cannot tell how much you’ve missed. When Gus passed us day after day in the halls, attended classes, espe- cially Caesar, with us and worked with us. we little realized we had an artist in our midst of whom more than Westmont was to learn. And so when Columbia stole him from us we awaited eagerly to hear what her opinion would be in regard to this Alumnus of ours. N hat joy and surprise when the news came! Gus had won a scholarship and was sailing for France to con- tinue his career as an artist. We have never had an opportunity until now to really congratulate Gus for the success which he has achieved or to tell him how exceedingly proud we are of our Alumnus whose talent won for him growing fame. May your friendliness and ability, Gus, win for you as many sincere friends while you are abroad as they have won for you in Westmont. FRANCIS BYERS The old class of '21 is certainly making a name for itself out in the “wide, wide world.” Another of its members has accomplished something which any school would be proud to claim as the work of one of its students. We have always sus- pected that we would hear of Francis Byers in the future, and our suspicions have already been confirmed. Francis, too, has won a scholarship! His wonderful work has gained for him the award of a scholarship to Wood’s Hole, a Marine Biological Station in Massachusetts. It is in session during six weeks of the summer months and is renowned for its wonderful scien- tists. Francis’ choice of zoology was indeed a wise one, for he has always had a special talent along that line of work. He especially should be congratulated on the fact that he is the first undergraduate who has captured the scholarship for many years. Francis’ work at the school will never be forgotten for it has been largely through his talent and competency that our Annual, the “Phoenician,” has heretofore been such a success. The prophesy, “We see nothing but success in Francis’ future,” has already been partially fulfilled and we feel sure that the prophet had “a shining vision of the fair to-be.” ★ ★ ★ DAVID OLAUGHLIN Not all of our stars are among the Alumni, however, for the Junior Class claims one who has made a great name for himself. Just as Gus has won honors in art and Francis in scholastic work. Divvy 0’l.aughlin has gained a foremost place in the field of athletics. Through his splendid work at Boston last summer, he now holds the Boys Tennis Championship of the United States, an honor which any fellow might be proud to win and any school proud to claim. And we are proud of him! By his suc- cess in tennis Divvy has not only brought prominence to himself but also to his school. Our tennis team, which is undoubtedly an excellent one, has been scheduled for matches this season with some of the best schools and colleges in the country. If the rumors we hear have any truth in them at all, there is little doubt that Duke will gain still further renown in the tennis world. If Divvy works at tennis as he has worked as Business Manager of this issue of the Phoenician, we will be surprised if the prophecy, He is a comer,” is not speedily fulfilled.

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THE JUNIOR CLASS We Juniors come in gay, array, Hark ye to our words we pray; When did e’er you see a crowd Free from cares and yet too proud To leave undone that work of ours? We are known for all our powers; Of course we do not praise ourselves. But you'll admit that we’re like elves. For what is done no matter where. You’ll find that we are always there— The Juniors! May their fame increase!