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

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Grace Coll—”C«iu»” ”0, thou art fairer than the evening air, clad in the beauty of a thous- and stars.” Who said, where there was beauty, brains were not? We have in Grace the writer, philosopher, and actress. Who can forget her as was a McGill?” An aversion to mathe- matics and things mathematical to- gether with these qualities, however, reassure us that she is quite human. Ros» Cook— Monk” “Born with a gift of laughter And a sense that the world is mad.” Life is one bed of roses for funny old Monk! His contagious laughter is a signal for the rest of the world to start. Monk is also a peach of a dancer and has no trouble in getting a partner, but behind his gay exterior Ross carries a brilliant mind and the kindest of hearts. He will set the world a-dancing to the music of his “Sax.” Regina Eck—“Gene ‘‘Serene, 1 fold my hands and wait. Regina’s hands, however, are sel- dom folded, for there is no one so ready to serve, so willing to do her share and more, than she. We re- member Regina as one of the main contributors of needlework for the bazaar. The school is losing an en- thusiastic worker when she gradu- ates. Daniel Elli»—“Dan Dreamer of dreams, in tears you learned your singing. Dan is usually half here and half in the clouds, if we are to judge from his eyes. Somehow we always think that a whimsical character has walked out of the covers of Barry when we see him! We expect to hear, some day, that the class of '24 has produced a noted singer.

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CLASS OF 1924 Marian Bailey—Bailey The art of using moderate abilities to advantage wins praise, and often acquires more reputation than real brilliancy. Long has she been famous for the “eats” she prepares for parties and banquets. She knows better than anyone else in the school what folks like to eat. Combined with her prac- tical nature Marian has an artistic side, also, ns the posters and designs which she has so willingly made for all school events will show. Alvena Brickner—“Brickie” “You’d scarce expect one of my age to speak in public on the stage. Don't view me with a critic’s eye, but pass my imperfections by.” Alvena was once the tiniest, quietest person but this year she has budded out considerably. Her his- trionic ability was early discovered and ever since that first old Irish play, Alvena has been in demand. There is no one else in the world like Alvena, her naive wit and her sunny nature make an altogether original combination. Mary Brands—“Med “First love I Nature—then Art.” Mary is small but modest and zeal- ous. She seldom declines any duties as an artist for her sole ambition is to paint. She is something of a nat- uralist, also, and spends long sum- mer days browsing around in the woods. Med was unable to go on the Washington trip, but the fortitude with which she bore that awful mis- hap has made us admire her more than ever. Harry Callet—“Kelley” “Very smart, very witty and very sporty.” Harry can be called “The Touch- stone” of the Basket Ball Team, and, in fact, of the whole Senior Class. His witty remarks, combined with “Majestic” jokes, gave him undis- puted possession of that crown. If he uses the same tact in the business world that he did in Basket Ball, he will be more than an asset to his father’s business.

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Catherine Fisher—Catherine Gentle in personage, Conduct and equipage, Generous and free. It has really not been until this year that we have come to know the real Catherine. Or rather it was not until the Washington trip. We find her ready to laugh at every joke, in- terested in the activities of the school and class, and best of all, will- ing to do anything that is asked of her. Sara Geer—“Sal” Of her bright face, one glance will tra e A picture on the brain, And of her voice, in echoing hearts A sound must long remain.” We have had Sal with us just one year. But one year will certainly leave a pleasant memory. One of Sal’s most important functions was supplying the more frivolous minded and footed with jazz. Her ability, however, is not confined to this field, for she has been active in all school affairs. “Aumie Rose Alma Harrigai “A creature not too bright nor Rood For human nature’s daily food, For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, “tears” and smiles.” “Aumie” appears to take school life seriously, but to those who know her, she is one little bundle of mis- chief. It lurks right behind the seri- ousness of her Irish eyes and once in a while, in fact, quite often, it peens through them and you see her laugh- ing at you even while she appears to be listening to you with all serious- ness. Owen Higgins—“Goat” “Large was his bounty and his soul sincere.” “Goat” has been one of the lead- ers of our class. Because of his will- ingness to help, perhaps too much was given to him to do, but he al- ways managed to get it done on time and in good shape. As president for two years and treasurer this year he has been the backbone of the class. Sincere and dependable, the school will be losing much when Goat leaves. We wish him all the luck in the world —he certainly deserves it.