Wicomico High School - Tom Tom Yearbook (Salisbury, MD)

Text from Pages 1 - 142 of the 1927 volume:

THE ARTCRAFT PRESS PRINTING SALISBURY. MARYLAND THE TATLER—1927 DEDICATION To the past, present, and future Senior Classes of Wicomico High School, this book is respectfully dedicated. 6 THE TATLER—1927 Tatler Staff Editor-in-Chief RUTH JENKINS Associate Editor ELIZABETH WALTON Advertising Managers: DAVID FIELDS CARROLL LONG Business Managers: SARA GRAHAM MARIA THOROUGH- GOOD Literary Editors: JENNIE CAREY GRACE LEONARD IRMA POLLITT LEOMA WALLS Typists: IRENE CHATHAM WANDA RICHARDSON Alumni Editors: HOWARD LAYFIELD POLLY WHITE Humorous Editor: KATHERINE HARRIS Boys’ Athletic Editor: JOHN MICIOTTO Art Editor: FRANKLIN FIELDS Girls’ Athletic Editor: HILDA HEATH Junior Class Editor: ANNE JOHNSON Sophomore Class Editor: A. J. BENJAMIN Freshman Class Editor: BETTY ALLEN Mildred L. Morris Class Advisor Winnie E. Dry den Class Advisor 10 THE TATLER—19 2 7 The Song of the Tatler -o To my readers, Greetings! After my staff has labored many long hours T L E R o give you the pleasure of reading me, please be enient in passing judgment and ncourage me now by your kind attention to the emaining pages. 12 THETATLE R—1 9 2 7 Professor Clarence H. Cordrey -o- Much praise is due our Principal, Clarence H. Cordrey, for the work which he has accomplished and the good which he has done since he entered this High School, six years ago. It is to him that we owe at least part of our Athletic victories because of his hearty co-operation and willingness to give the pupils in his school equal chances along with those of the other schools. He does what he thinks is best for everyone, because having been “Through the Mill” himself he realizes just what is needed. Mr. Cordrey’s school life, at least the earlier part of it, was passed much as many of the pupils of today pass theirs, in a small country school. He was born in the Old Spring Hill dis¬ trict, near Hebron and it was at the small school in this com¬ munity that the early part of his education was obtained. Before his elementary education had been completed, however, he went to Hebron where after one year spent in the graded school there he entered Wicomico High School and graduated three years later. Then with a diploma, which stood for much work, under his arm, he entered his chosen college, St. John’s. From here, completing the usual four year course in two years, he graduated in 1908. Following his graduation he accepted his first position as principal of the graded school at Queenstown. Here he re¬ mained until 1913 when he became principal of the Tri-County High School at Queen Anne. Five years he remained at the head of this school, then going back to his home county, Wicomico, teaching at Delmar, he was made principal of the school there. From Delmar he entered Wicomico “Hi,” his Alma Mater and his record while principal of our school has been without blemish. We, the Senior Class of ’27, acknowledge sincerely the assis¬ tance he has given us, during the past four years, in order that we might reach our final goal, Graduation. THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 JAMES M. BENNITT County Superintendent L. W. GUNBY President BOARD OF EDUCATION L. W. GUNBY W. B. MILLER GEORGE C. BOUNDS 16 THETATLE R—1 9 2 7 Faculty Principal CLARENCE H. CORDREY , Vice-Principal NORMAN H. SMITH ENGLISH DEPARTMENT (MRS.) MILDRED W. POPE, A. B.Western Maryland MILDRED L. MORRIS, A. B. University of Maryland (MRS.) HELEN N. DISHAROON, A. B. Western Maryland FLORENCE DEAN ERWOOD, A. B. Goucher DOROTHY ELEANOR HOLLAND, A. B... Western Maryland HISTORY DEPARTMENT HELEN C. WOOTTON, A. B. Goucher C. H. CORDREY, M. A. . St. John’s VIRGINIA WRIGHT, A. B. Western Maryland HARRIET BROWN, A. B... Randolph-Macon LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT ALMA E. LANKFORD ... Randolph-Macon RUTH E. LANDON, A. B. Ohio Wesleyan University MARION S. MOORE, A. B. Western Maryland MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT IDA MORRIS ..... CORA WARD GORDY, A. B. Brenau LOUISE WHALEY, A. B. Western Maryland WINNIE E. DRYDEN, A. B.. Hood SCIENCE DEPARTMENT edwin k. McIntosh. BENJAMIN S. CARROLL, A. B.. NORMAN H. SMITH, A. B. SERENA G. DRYDEN, A. B. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT HELEN E. PORTER. Beacom Business College CATHERINE V. PHILLIPS . Beacom Business College MARY V, STRAUGHN . Beacom Business College HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT IRENE E. PARKER ... Temple University MANUAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT JOHN R. WALLER . Virginia Polytechnic Institute MUSIC DEPARTMENT ALTHEA W. DAVIS, A. B.Western Maryland—Peabody Conservatory LIBRARIAN ALMA E. LANKFORD Mansfield Normal Western Maryland . St. John’s Western Maryland 18 THE TATLER—192 7 Faculty Poem As I wandered through the spacious halls And gazed at the pennants on the walls, I pondered upon what I should write About the teachers so wise—so bright. They all deserve an account of fame If a pupil fails, they’re not to blame. I don’t really know just what to say, Each one is so good in his own way. Mr. Cordrey must come first of all Our principal—so smart and so tall For four long years he has guided us Through every kind of tempest and fuss. Mr. Smith comes—close following him Always looking neat, always so trim. He teaches Physics in such a way His pupils love him more day by day. We have our dear class advisor One who is excelled by none wiser; Her name is Miss Dryden, don’t you know She makes friends wherever she might go. Junior English, Miss Morris teaches To great heights her ambition reaches She is, too, our mother confessor And tells our sins to THE professor. Mrs. Pope, so jolly and full of pep, Has earned for herself a brilliant “rep.” Out of “can’t” she has taken the “t” And taught the word “can” to “goofs” like me. Miss Porter just loves to seem so wise, And at Mr. (?) she rolls her eyes, But he has long been captivated And for a year has gladly waited. THE TATLER—19 2 7 19 Miss Parker teaches the girls to sew In order that they might get a beau; She says that is the only way To obtain one and to make him stay. Miss Ida Morris, in ways her own, Teaches us a study not unknown, The X Y Z’s of Math are made clear And unsolved substances seem quite near. Biology is taught in a way That mysteries seem as clear as day. You say you don’t know this man—now hush! Of course its our Mr. McIntosh! From Baltimore came our Miss Wootton, To find others like her you couldn’t. She makes her students open their eyes, For she is such a prize. Next to Miss Wootton comes her good friend— Miss Erwood, who does her chum’s hose mend. Not only English—Miss Erwood knows, She also makes the loveliest clothes. Our librarian we could not spare, For when you want her, she’s always there; No matter what time you want a book, Miss Lankford will always help you look. Of the commercial teachers there’s one Who enjoys work and also likes fun. Miss Strauglm knows how to jolly and “kid” And how to make you do as you’re bid. Mr. Carroll instructs Chemistry, And makes all understand—even me. We all learn more science every day From him who drives in a Ford Coupe. English and History, Miss Wright does teach, And to describe her—she’s just a peach! What we did before we had her Is something that I often wonder! From Whaleyville comes our Miss Whaley Who teaches Trig, to Seniors, daily. There is nothing that she does not know And we with our problems to her go. 20 THE TATLER—1927 Miss Gordy teaches Algebra, too— And makes everyone his homework do. It’s not surprising we know a lot, Look what a dandy teacher we’ve “got!” Dear little Miss Davis, don’t you know, Teaches us tones that are soft and low. Her sweet notes make us thrill to the core, And make us holler for more and more! Miss Brown is “strong” on the newest games— She knows all about them and their names, Her classes love her as well they might For she is a teacher—very bright! If Silas Mainer and Ivanhoe Could learn the secrets we have to know, About their actions and their deeds, Mrs. Disharoon could fulfill their needs. Miss Land-in enjoys dramatic art And can always take the hardest part, But above this—Latin’s her chief joy, The purest pleasure without alloy. Miss Phillips writes a “very short hand” And she seems to be in great demand, Her talents number a score or two And her presence awes both me and you. Parlez-vous Francais, delights Miss Moore, This you hear when you enter the door. When we speak it, it doesn t seem right For unlike Miss Moore, we are not bright. To paint, to saw, and all of its arts— To cut wood into all of its parts— To draw, to plan, and things one would fain. Are all within Mr. Waller’s domain. Miss Holland’s home-room is twenty-one, And there the children have lots of fun. For tho’ this teacher is very good, She has a heart—as all teachers should! Miss Dryden is very like a queen For her manner is calm and Serene. May all her days while she is here Be ever filled with perpetual cheer. THE TATLER—192 7 21 And now, I’ll conclude this little rhyme I’ve already used too much time. As everyone knows—I am not bright, And never made any claim to write. If only the teachers will forget The many times we’ve caused them to fret— And just remember our better side— Forever we’ll, in their hearts, abide. —Leoma Walls. N 99 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 IN MEMORY OF WALLACE M EZICK 1909—1926 W HEN the hand of death beckons, the answer to that sum¬ mons, in any event, casts a gloom over the community from whence the toll is exacted. But when the Grim Reaper calls home to his reward one who is just in the bloom of youth, the blow, especially when it descends suddenly, has a doubly distressing effect upon those whom he leaves behind. ‘Today we are here, Tomorrow we are gone ' has never, perhaps, been brought home more strikingly to our community than in the case of the young man whose life was snuffed out as the result of the fall season’s first hunting accident. At dawn, imbued with the virile, red-blooded desire to match his prowess with the wild l ife in God’s Out-of-Doors, at sunset mortally wounded but tenaciously fighting a game battle for life against uneven odds. Such was the fate of one of our High School lads. Heart rending though it be to the parents whose family circle has been unwarningly broken, bowed with grief may be his legion of friends, yet all, they but pierce the veil of tears, may find many things in the exemplary life of this young man to assuage their extreme sorrow. Whether it be the schoolroom where teachers point with pride to his studious tendencies and gentlemanly instincts, the athletic field where coaches laud his keen competitive spirit but clean sportsmanship, the social gathering where his friends are wont to speak of his cheery disposition and ever-present smile, the home where a loving father and mother were repaid in a full measure of love and devotion for their tender cares and sacrifices, or lastly the death bed where, physicians and nurses say he went out to meet his Maker with unflinching courage, Wallace Me zick was a favorite. Though his body lies beneath the sod and his spirit has soared to Celestial heights, young Mezick has, by the beautiful life which he lived, left behind a precious heritage to every other youth of the present generation—the vision of an unblemished character. --Courtesy of Salisbury Advertiser EZfl Sail on! sail on! and on! 24 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 A History of the Class of 1927. (.Continued from “Tatler’’ 1926.) Synopsis: An elderly lady accidently found in an old chest in the attic, the lavender dress that she had made in her Junior Year at High School. Searching further in the chest, she discovered a mildewed copy of the “Tatler” for 1926. As she turned the leaves of the book, she came to “A History of the Junior Class,” which she read eagerly. That evening one of her former classmates came to take supper with her. After supper, these two old ladies sat by the fireside, and together, with the aid of the open “Tatler,” they lived over their happy school days. The clock on the mantel struck eleven, and still these two former classmates alternately laughed and cried as the memories of t heir High School days were recalled to them. Realizing that it was growing late, Meredith, who was the guest, said that she must be going. As Claire, who was the hostess, assisted Meredith in putting on her wraps, they made a mutual promise that on the morrow, each would search diligently for her Senior “Tatler.” The next day and the next week, both Claire and Meredith looked carefully in every nook and corner of their homes for a copy of the “Tatler” of 1927. Finally, becoming discouraged, they decided to give up the search. Meredith believed that her “Tatler” had been destroyed, but Claire, on the other hand, was convinced that hers was hidden away safely, somewhere. One day in late April, when Claire was doing her spring housecleaning, she found in an old chest of drawers in the attic, the “Tatler” of 1927, for which she had been searching in the winter. This seemed to be the only place that she had never thought to look. When she found the object of her search, she was so surprised and happy that she suspended her house¬ cleaning for a half day. Se went out into her garden, and there, under the shade of the beautiful pink and white blossoms of an apple tree, she sat down on a rustic bench. Here she whiled away a glorious spring after¬ noon, reading the old book that was so dear to her. When, finally, she came to the history of her class, she read these words: “What a wonderful thing it was for us, more than one hundred strong, when we entered High School in the fall of 1923! It was even a more wonderful thing for the Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. What a nice lot of ‘Freshies’ there would be to initiate! After the season of initiation was over, we had an opportunity to get accustomed to High School life and High School ways. When we were finally ‘broken in’, we were not the greenest bunch of Freshmen that ever had honored W. H. S. with its pres¬ ence—at least we didn’t think we were. After a seemingly endless time, the school year drew to a prolonged close. “We went back to school the next fall thanking our lucky stars that we were Sophomores. Naturally we took much delight in harassing the newly arrived ‘Freshmen,’ for their unpardonable mistakes—mistakes that we would never think of making. The first of June came again, and we left school joyfully. “The following autumn we embarked on our Junior year with some hope at last. We entered gladly into the new privileges that were ours. We deserved and received a little respect from the Seniors, and, above all, we enjoyed preparing for the Junior-Senior Banquet. But by no means was the whole year spent in idle fun. There is not a member of the class of ’27 who has forgotten the struggle that he had with United States His- THE TATLER 1927 25 tory in his Junior Year. When we had fought successfully all the wars from the Revolution to the World War, school closed. On the night of commencement we, Juniors, sat in the balcony of the Arcade Theatre, look¬ ing down upon the graduates and thinking how r impressive a sight we would make a year hence. Such is the folly of youth. “Another fall came, and we were eager, for the first time, to get back to school. Why had we changed so suddenly? There is no mystery about that, for we were Seniors. Soon, however, we lost our conceit, threw aside our pretended dignity, realized that we had some real work to do, and got at it. “The Senior Class was organized at a meeting which was held early in the fall. We elected the following officers: President, Carroll Long; Vice-President, David Fields; Secretary, Irma Pollitt; and Treasurer Maria Thoroughgood. We elected Miss Winnie Dryden and Miss Mildred Morris as our class advisors. We are indebted greatly to them for direct¬ ing and helping us in editing the ‘Tatler.’ “At the second Senior Class meeting it w-as decided, after a heated argument, that we could order only rings and not pins. Accordingly, the rings were ordered, and several w T eeks before Christmas, Carroll Long re¬ ceived a shipment of jewelry which made the Seniors joyful and excited. After the novelty of the rings had worn off, the excitement subsided. “Death, that relentless reaper, entered even the doors where only youths holds sw ' ay. On a bright, crisp October morning, the Senior Class was called upon to attend the funeral of their much-loved classmate, Wal¬ lace Mezick. The flag on the school building and the flags in our hearts were at half-mast, for we realized that our school had lost one of its most promising pupils. As w r as done last year, a prize was offered to the home-room which sold the most tickets for the school play, ‘Bimbo’. Miss Porter’s home¬ room, which is composed of the Seniors, had in it the best salesmen and saleswomen. At least, it was that room that gained the prize. Perhaps the rest of us were a little jealous when we saw each member of the suc¬ cessful room receive a complimentary ticket. We are glad, however, that the Senior Class can boast of its hustlers. “The members of the class of 1927 have a great diversity of talents. We have several promising young actors, including Woodfield Tindle, Howard Layfield, David Fields, Franklin Fields, Ford Brewington, Edward Betts, and others. These boys, who were in the Governors army, made their debut in the High School play, ‘Bimbo.’ We wish you much suc¬ cess, boys, hoping that each of you may become a second John Barrymore. “After the Christmas holidays, Mrs. Pope greeted us with the an¬ nouncement, that, in about three weeks, she intended to give us a series of final English tests. Since English seems to be our bete noire, we be¬ gan to tremble from head to foot lest we should fail. Everyone has heard the proverb, ‘Don’t cross your bridges until you come to them.’ We, students in English, however, seemed to have forgotten it. When the suspense was over and the tests finally came, we enjoyed them more or less—probably less. Our only compensation was, that when we emerged from these ordeals, were were full-fledged Seniors. We were exceedingly glad to belong to the 4B class, but we were equally sorry to part with those of our friends who left us at the mid-year. “Again Mrs. Pope startled us when she broke the news that we must get busy immediately on our Old Home Prize Essays. We finished them in due time, handed them in, and survived the sentence (the mark). “One sixth period w r e were summoned unexpectedly to the assembly room. When we were comfortably seated, ready to hear a nice lecture, or to go to sleep through it, we were told to get out our pencils. Pencils? Could that mean a test? Horrors! What next? Soon we were informed 26 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 that we were to take a test to prove, or disapprove, our business ability. We did nobly with this test, as with the others. Just before Easter, there was held a Senior Class meeting, at which Edward Betts, who won the highest score in the above mentioned test, was presented with a certificate from Strayer’s Business College of Baltimore, Maryland. Three cheers, Edward! We wish you a long and prosperous business career. “We are really getting afraid that our schoolhouse is a fire trap. A fire every year! What excitement! Hiram Hammond played the hero again, when he discovered that the school roof was on fire. For his timely services we say, ‘Long Live Hiram Hammond.’ “The Senior girls were as busy as bees until the last stitch was sewed in their white dresses. We appreciate Miss Parker’s patience in listening to our complaints about the many ailments of the sewing machines, the missing bobbins, or the crooked French seams. The boys, also, worked hard until they had finished their wood-work, exasperated Mr. Waller, and mashed their fingers with misdirected hammers. “A history of the Senior Class would be incomplete without mention¬ ing the part that the Seniors play in athletics. Several of the Senior boys are on the soccer team, the baseball team, and the basketball team. The girls’ basketball team and volley team are composed almost entirely of Senior girls. Walton Parsons, George Tilghman, Franklin Fields, David Fields, and John Miciotto have fought valiantly the battles of the W. H. S. Among the girls, Hilda Heath, Dora Taylor, Nellie Loomis, Nellie Mae Turner, Irma Pollitt, Alice Elzey, and Gladys VanHorn, are bright and shining stars. “With the Junior-Senior Banquet begins the preparation for the close of school. The Juniors at last organized their class, collected dues in a whirlwind campaign, and served a banquet of which they were justly proud. We thank them for the good time they gave us, and will always have a soft spot for them in our hearts. In these closing days of our High School life we look back over the four years that we spent at W. H. S., and begin to realize that those will be the fondest days of our lives. We are looking forward to the success of our class play, and to the privilege of receiving our diplomas. As we take leave of our classmates and teachers, we wish the best possible future for each of them.” When Claire had read the very last word of the history, she let the “Tatler” slip to the green grass, and laid her head against the trunk of the apple tree nearby. Her eyes were closed and she was thinking. Just then someone called, “Claire, Claire!” It was Meredith. Startled, Claire opened her eyes and gazed a moment at her friend. Then she told her about finding the old “Tatler” of 1927. The two old schoolmates sat down together on the bench under the apple tree and, as they had done before in front of a glowing fire, laughed, and talked, and read about their happy High School days. The brilliant sunset, the fresh green grass, the vari-colored flowers of the garden brought back to Claire and to Meridith all the joy and fragrance of a springtime long ago. Pleasures many may be ours, And our pathway strewn with flowers; Some may famous come to be, Others rich and quite carefree. Not an hour, however sweet, Not a day that brings some treat, Do we cherish more in measure Than those days of countless pleasure. —Maria Thoroughgood. THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 27 Biggest Bluffer As We Are -o- Ruth Messick Smallest Girl Madlyn Watson Smallest Boy Wilbur Jones Wittiest Biggest Baby Edward Betts Stoutest _Hilda Heath Thinnest Helen Truitt Most Intellectual Maria Thoroughgood Most Serious Grace Leonard Most Literary _Polly White Tallest Clarence West Most Business-like Wilsie Mills Happiest - Elizabeth Twilley Sloivest _ Robert Johnson Most Popular - George Tilghman Best Dressed - Lemuel Dryden Leoma Walls Most Practical - _ __ Gladys Shockley Sara Graham Alice Elzey Nellie Mae Turner Elizabeth Walton Blushes the Most — Annabel Dick Walton Parsons Aline Wilkins Helen Toadvine Most Mischievous — Ford Brewington _ Carroll Long David Fields Most Conscientious . Jenny Carey John Bailey Grace Timmons 28 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 SENIOR CLASS CLASS OFFICERS CARROLL LONG, President DAVID FIELDS, Vice President IRMA POLLITT, Secretary MARIA THOROUGHGOOD, Treasurer ACADEMIC Bailey, John Kennerly, Margaret Banks, Ruth Krause, Althea Betts, Edward Layfield, Howard Bounds, Thelma Leonard, Grace Brewington, Ford Marshall, Myrtle Bryan, Nettie Messick, Carroll Cannon, Eunice Messick, Ruth Carey, Jennie Miciotto, John Cooper, Philip Owens, Irma Dennis, Cleo Parker, Laura Dennis, Lewds Parrott, Kathleen Denson, Mabel Parsons, Walton Dick, Annabel Phillips, Lillian Dixon, Edna Phipps, Thelma Dolby, Adele Smith, William Dryden, Lemuel Taylor, Dora Elliott, Harlan Thoroughgood, Maria Elzey, Alice Tilghman, Maude Green, Marian Tilghman, George Harris, Kathryn Timmons, Grace Hayman, Levin Tindle, Woodfield Heath, Hilda Truitt, Helen Holloway, Ada Tubbs, Mary Holloway, Francis Turner, Nellie Mae Jenkins, Ruth Van Horn, Gladys Johnson, Robert Jones, Dolores Walls, Leoma Jones, Elizabeth Walton, Elizabeth Jones, Martha White, Polly Jones, Wilbur Wilkins, Aline COMMERCIAL Carmean, Calvin Chatham, Irene Fields, David Fields, Franklin Graham, Sara Layfield, Evelyn Long, Carroll Loomis, Nellie Matthews, Ralph Messick, Harlan Mills, Wilsie Oakley, Kathryn Parsons, Lawrence Pollitt, Irma Richardson, Wanda Shockley, Gladys Strurgis, Dorotha Tilghman, Nannie Toadvine, Helen Toadvine, Pauline Trader, Margaret Twilley, Elizabeth Watson, Madelyn West, Clarence THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 29 CARROLL LONG “Chick Fruitland, Maryland All Hail the President of the Class of ’27. Carroll is briming full of mischief and always in for some fun. He can smile at trouble and dive into a pile of work without a word of con plaint. Probably Carroll is the most active member of our class. He has the responsibility of guiding us through our last year of school. Besides this, he is prominent in the field of athletics. Carroll is also a member of our High School Orchestra. Carroll has wonderful executive ability. He knows how to put things across. We, the class of ’27, hope he will be as successful in the outside world as he has been at W. H. S. Orchestra — Soccer Team — Class President — English Club Base Ball Team — Order Gregg Artists 30 THE TATLER 1927 JOHN BAILEY “Jack” Quantico, Md. “Where did he get those eyes?” everyone asks as soon as they see John’s big, brown eyes. It is a fitting question for who ever saw such eyes before? John is quite a ladies’ man but due to his modest character and unassuming manner he never realizes what a hit he’s made with the fairer sex. Social Civics Club RUTH BANKS “Rufus” Salisbury, Md. Now, as in Bibical times, Ruth is a name meaning quietness and sweetness. Ruth’s name just suits her for she is such a demure little maid. In classes, she is bright and studious but outside of school, her brown eyes sparkle and dance with mischievous twinkles. May your business life be happy, “Rufus.” English Club EDWARD BETTS “Ed” Salisbury, Md. In every class there must be a sunny boy. “Ed” is the one of ’27 class be¬ cause he is never seen without a smile on his face. Edward intends to go to U. of M. next year. We know he will have a very good record and we hope he will always remain as optimistic as he is now. English Club Dramatic Club Athletic Cltib THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 31 THELMA BOUNDS “T. B.” Salisbury, Md. Thelma is another of Salisbury’s brown-eyed misses. Her gentle manner wins for her many faithful friends and these friends are the kind that last through thick and thin. “T. B.” is very quiet in school but we are sure those brown eyes miss nothing that goes on. English Club FORD BREWINGTON Liz” Salisbury, Md. Ford is the live wire of the 1927 class. He is always making someone laugh or frown (in case of a teacher) and not a day passes but that he contributes some¬ thing towards the amusement of the class. Vitality is the mainspring of yo uth, Ford, so may you always be as brimming full of fun and ambition as you are now. Social Civics Club Baseball Team NETTIE BRYAN Net” Parsonsburg, Md. “If she’s smiling all the while” thats Nettie Bryan. Always cheerful, never despondent, “Net” makes everyone hap¬ py and contented. But Nettie is not only a regular sunbeam, she also is as practical as she can be. We are sure you won’t have far to look, “Net,” when you select your lifelong partner. English Club 32 THE TATLER—19 27 EUNICE CANNON “ Useless ” Salisbury, Md. Eunice is the lucky possessor of a head crowned with lovely curls. Her eyes, brown, are ever twinkling and spark¬ ling. Just why her chums all call her “Useless” I have never been able to find out, for no one remains serious very long when Eunice is around. English Club JENNIE MARIE CAREY “Jen” Salisbury, Md. Jennie belongs to that small class of pupils who gets “A” in everything. For¬ tunate child! What a blessing it must be to be bright! Surely she must have to burn midnight oil! “Jen’s” disposition and bright smiles have won for her lots of friends. You can hear her giggles any time of the day. Jennie wants to be a designer. May¬ be she’ll go abroad sometime and meet the Prince of Wales. Who knows? May you have all the happiness possible. Social Civics Club English Club Literary Editor of Tatler CALVIN CARMEAN “Sheik” Salisbury, Md. Calvin is a favorite among his class¬ mates and I doubt if any of them have ever seen him angry. When everything is going wrong and skies are black, trust Calvin to say a cheerful word or make you forget your ti-oubles with his broad smile. “A smile will go a long, long way,” Calvin, so don’t let this valuable asset get away from you. And may it help you as it has helped us. English Club Order Gregg Artists THE TATLER—1927 33 IRENE CHATHAM “Reno” Salisbury, Md. Irene is another of our commercials, known and honored throughout this de¬ partment for her wonderful ability as a typist. Irene seldom gets in a hurry but she gets there .just the same. When any¬ one makes a bright remark, Irene is the first to catch the joke and the last to forget. After the others have ceased to see the funny part her boisterous laughter echoes through the room. Irene’s ambition is a career in Phila. Luck to you kiddo! English Club Class Typist O. G. A. Competent Typist PHILIP CALVIN COOPER “Pete” Salisbury, Md. “Pete” is one of the quiet boys of the class. Sometimes he is sorta bashful,— especially in the presence of the oppo¬ site sex. Nevermind,—you’ll get over that, won’t you “Pete?” His bunk and body guard is Francis. One is seldom seen without the other. Sometime you see these two in earnest conversation. Then they giggle like two children. This often takes place in the library, much to the annoyance of the librarian. Philip has been a good student during his four years in W. H. S. and we feel confident of his success. English Club Dramatic Club CLEOPATRA DENNIS “Pat” Salisbury, Md. People here’s Pat. Do you know her? Well, she’s one of the liveliest members of our class. Always full of life. “Pat” is very small. In fact her size is one of the constant grievances of this young lady. Cleo is very popular among her class¬ mates,—especially the opposite sex. Most any day at noon, you can see “Pat” talking to one of her many admirers. Here’s wishing you lots of luck, “Pat.” English Club 34 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 LEWIS DENNIS “Lew” Salisbury, Md. What a most obliging little fellow is our friend “Lew.” He is always ready to give a lift to his friends and the boys find a ready chauffeur in Lewis. He is ever smiling with that whole hearted grin of his that seems to say, “Hello, everybody.” Never lose that grin, Lewis, for a smile is the biggest asset in life. English Club Social Civics Club MARY ELIZABETH DENSON “Mabel” Eden, Maryland. This is one of the quiet members of our class. It is nothing unusual to see her looking into space. “Gee”—it must be interesting. Wonder what she’s thinking about? Mabel studies her lessons everyday. She intends to enter Normal School in the fall. There’s no doubt but that she’ll be a fine teacher. Mabel comes from Eden, so we know she’s alright. Most everyday at noon she walks up town. There must be some attraction. Best luck to you. English Club ANNABEL SUDLER DICK “ Dickie ” Salisbury, Md. This little miss is one of the most popular girls in W. H. S. She has a smile and a cheery greeting for everyone. “Dickie” is a constant reader of the Evening Times. Most everyone slams this paper at some time or other, but “Dickie” is constantly praising it. Won¬ der why. “Just in time to be on time” seems to be one of Annabel’s mottoes, for she always rushes in about a half minute before the last bell rings. Best wishes for a successful future. English Club THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 35 EDNA DIXON “Ed” Salisbury, Md. “Tee Hee” sounded a titter in the back of the room. Its no use to look around we all know its our little brown¬ eyed “Ed.” Edna is not only 1 nown by her resounding giggle but by her nice personality and excellent sense of hu¬ mor. We hope you will always remain just as sweet as you now are, “Ed.” English Club ADELE DOLBY “Del” Salisbury, Md. When a stranger sees Adele walking- down the street in rainy weather he al¬ ways says, “There’s someone from Del¬ aware—for DEL. is printed on the back of her purple slicker. Adele is very popular and is kept quite busy entwin¬ ing hearts and I don’t mean valentines either. We are quite sure she will have a diverted and entertaining life. HARLAN CRAWFORD ELLIOTT “Julius Caesar” Salisbury, Md. Harlan is one of the lucky guys who finished his work in February. He was manager of our basket ball team this year. All the boys liked him. He is the kind of a boy that anyone would ad¬ mire. Often we see him riding around in a Ford touring car. That’s alright! You get there just the same, don’t you Harlan ? Whatever work you choose, Harlan, you may know that the class of ’27 wishes you luck. English Club Athletic Association Manager Boys’ Basket Ball Team 36 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 K, ALICE VIRGINIA ELZEY “Toby” Salisbury, Md. “Toby” is one of our athletes. She played basket ball this winter,—and she surely can play it. She made us all proud of her. Her old side partner, Dora, is forever by her side. These two get along just fine. It’s hard to tell how they’ll ever make out when they are separated. Alice is a very friendly girl and she has many friends in W. H. S. no matter where she is, she always has a pleasant word and a pleasant smile for you. English Club Girls’ Basket Ball Team DAVID FIELDS “Divvy” Salisbury, Md. Of course you all know David, with his “ye’s” and “yea’s.” He, also, is a star on the athletic field, especially in basket ball. Whenever there is extra work to be done, David is always ready to lend a helping hand. “A friend in need is a friend indeed,” David. “Divvy” is a jolly good fellow and we are glad to have him in our midst. Baseball — Basketball — English Club O. G. A. — Advertising Manager Class Vice-President FRANKLIN FIELDS “Lefty” Salisbury, Md. People meet Franklin. Of course you all know hiru. His prowess as a basket¬ ball star has not escaped you I am sure. Then too he is an artist whose signs, sketches, and caricatures are all worthy of note. No one could be serious very long while in Frankie’s company for he is distinguished on the Hill-top for his witty remarks and clever impersona¬ tions. We, the class of ’27, are sure Lefty will rise high in the world—“You can’t keep a good man down.” Baseball — Soccer — O. G. A. — Track Art Editor — Basketball English Club THE T A T L E R—1 9 2 7 37 SARA F. GRAHAM “Sally” Salisbury, Md. Sara came to us from Washington and we have often wondered how that great city could let her go. For Sara adds to the attraction of Salisbury with her witty disposition and sunny smile. True she has a temper when sufficient¬ ly provoked but her charming personal¬ ity over-balances it. Altogether we are mighty proud that Sara has decided to become a secretary in Salisbury rather than in Washington. Dramatic Club Order Gregg Artists English Club Order Artistic Typists MARIAN GREEN “Pat” Salisbury, Md. To those gentlemen who prefer blondes let us present Miss Marian as a most charming example. Marian is very cool to anyone who doesn’t know her but to her many friends and to a certain youth from U. of M. she is kindness and loveliness itself. Marian fully intends to go in training next September but you never can tell. English Club Volley Ball Manager Girls’ Basketball Team KATHRYN REBECCA HARRIS “Kitty” Salisbury, Md. Say,—do you know “Kitty”? Well, if you don’t you’ve sure missed something. She is one of the wittiest members in the whole class. Her witty remarks have helped us to endure many hours of hard (??) study. Kathryn is the Hu¬ morist of our staff and we feel sure that it would have been impossible to choose a better one. Kathryn is very popular among her classmates. Her good disposition has won for her a host of friends. Here’s wishing you success in whatever you may undertake. English Club Dramatic Club Humorous Editor 38 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 LEVIN HAYMAN “Lev” Rockawalkin, Md. Rockawalkin has contributed our good friend Levin to this Class of ’27 and we heartily thank Rockawalkin. When Levin once starts something he is never satisfied until he has fully accomplished it. “Lev,” we congratulate you for adopting this tried and true standard. HILDA BLANCHE HEATH “Heath” Salisbury, Md. Hilda is one of our true, dependable classmates. She is always willing to help us. No matter what we ask her to do, she does her best, which is usually pretty good. Hilda is one of our star athletes. This winter she got to play basket ball to her heart’s content. She says that she is going to be a nurse. Woe unto the man who will not take his medicine when nurse Heath says, “Take this.” But lay¬ ing all jokes aside, we wish you much success Hilda, in the profession you have chosen. English Club — Social Civics Club Basketball Team — Dramatic Club Girls’ Athletic Editor — Volley Ball — Athletic Association ADA GERTRUDE HOLLOWAY “A” Salisbury, Md. Ada is a happy-go-lucky person. Nothing seems to worry her. Every morning she drives to school in her Ford. And believe me, she knows how to drive it. This winter, Ada made box after box of candy. She brought them to school with her to sell. “Oh boy,” but wasn’t it good? Ada expects to be a nurse. No doubt, she’ll fall in love with some good look¬ ing doctor. Best wishes for a success¬ ful future. English Club THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 39 FRANCIS LAFAYETTE HOLLOWAY “Lafayette” Salisbury, Md. “Lafayette” is the wonder of the class. Friends,—he never makes a mis¬ take (so he says) but don’t you believe him. Miss Whaley makes him take that back every now and then. Francis is quite a tease. Sometime we really think that he would rather tease than eat. He is just tickled “pink” if he can get something on Philip. He hasn’t decided just what he wants to be. Whatever you choose Francis, you have the best wishes of the class. English Club RUTH LOUISA JENKINS “Ikey” Salisbury, Md. Here is our little Editor-in-Chief. What would we have ever done without her? “Ikey” is not only a good Editor-in- Chief, but also a good student. She is very popular among her classmates. The many offices that she has so faithfully filled proved this. It’s hard to pick the prettiest, but we’re sure that Ruth need not fear the test. “Ikey” is very fond of candy. She says that her favorite brand is “Ro¬ mance” (why?) “Ikey” is going to Nor¬ mal School in the fall, and we feel sure that she will be as good a teacher as she has been a student. English Club Social Civics Club Editor-in-Chief of Tatler ROBERT JOHNSON “Bob” Salisbury, Md. Everyone in our class is aquainted with Robert or “Bob” as most people call him. Bob seems very quiet and se¬ date but we have our suspicions about it when school is dismissed. You can never tell what Bob will do for behind that sleepy look of his is a mind alert and ready. May it always remain so. Bob, in the large and small trials of life. English Club DOLORES HENRIETTA JONES “Lores” Salisbury, Md. Dolores belongs to that small class of conscientious students. And friends, would you believe it ? She’s an “A” stu¬ dent in Chemistry! Congratulations old pal—keep the good work up when you enter Normal School. Besides being a good student, Dolores is one of our staunch friends. She is always willing to help us out of our many difficulties. Her pleasant smiles and loving disposi¬ tion have made her popular among her class mates. Dolores, the best wishes of the class are yours. May all your undertakings be successful. English Club ELIZABETH JONES “Lizzy” Salisbury, Md. “Blue eyes and dark brown hair have their attractions all right”, so says a lit¬ tle boy named El. Don’t worry “Lizzy,” we won’t give you away. Elizabeth ex¬ pects to attend the State Normal School soon and if the residents of that auspi¬ cious building don’t receive her with wide open arms, then “I’ll eat my hat!” English Club MARTHA ROBERTA JONES “Martha R.” Salisbury, Md. Here’s “Martha K. whose infant cries often interrupt our conscientious studying (???). She is a constant visi¬ tor of Miss Wootton. They seem to be very good friends. In fact, it was Miss Wootton who bestowed upon this fair maiden the nickname of “Martha R.” Martha is very good natured. She is also very talkative and likes to exercise this talent in the library, fourth period. She expects to enter Normal School in the fall, and Martha we wish for you the success that Miss Wootton has had. English Club Volley Ball THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 41 WILBUR A. JONES “Midget” Pittsville, Maryland. “The best goods come in the small¬ est packages” it is said and Wilbur proves the truth of this statement. He is small yet one of the best liked boys around school. Ilis “Tee Hee’ is heard on the most solemn occasions. If you have seen “Midget” and “Lem ’ walking together at noon you know what a perfectly matched couple they are! Wilbur, whatever you do in the fu¬ ture, remember the class of ’27 is back¬ ing you up. English Club Dramatic Club Basket Ball Team Orchestra MARGARET P. KENNERLY “Peggy” Salisbury, Md. Is she a live wire?—well I should smile. You can always depend on “Peg¬ gy” to keep the class in laughter. When everybody is quiet (?) as a mouse, she pipes up with some funny remark that we can’t refrain from laughing at. Margaret is one of the most attrac¬ tive girls in W. H. S. You need only to ask the boys about her. She is consid¬ ered a very good dancer and is never without partners at any of the dances. Margaret, whatever career you may choose, you have the good wishes of the class. English Club Social Civics Club T ALTHEA MELVINA KRAUSE “Mel” Salisbury, Md. Althea is one of the youngest mem¬ ber of our class, but that doesn’t say that she is the least important. She is the third member of one of the “hill-top trios. “Mel” is always with one of her short friends. She usually rides to school, at least once a day, in a little Nash roadster. Who is the driver? Ah— I wonder! “Mel” thinks that she wants to be a domestic science teacher. Anyway, here’s wishing you a lot of happiness, either as a domestic science teacher or somebody’s good wife. English Club Orchestra 42 THE TATLER-1927 EVELYN LAYFIELD “Ev r Salisbury, Md. Evelyn is a very quiet and unassum¬ ing young lady. Her optimistic nature, coupled with her friendly smile has made her many friends, for everyone, gents included, find her a delightful companion. Evelyn, though not an athlete, en¬ joys a good clean game and was present at all, or nearly all, of the school games this winter. Evelyn spends much of her time riding around in her car, but who wouldn’t. English Club Order Gregg Artists WILLIAM HOWARD LAYFIELD “H” Salisbury, Md. Friends—here is our English shark. He is Mrs. Pope’s pride and joy. If you have never heard one of his stories— you’ve no idea what you’ve missed. Does he know how to make them interesting? —well 1 should smile. Wonder where he gets all his ideas. Howard is our alumni editor and he deserves a vote of thanks for his good work. He wants to be an engineer, but he has not yet decided where to go. Good luck old scout. We wish you lots of hap¬ piness. English Club — Alumni Editor Tatler Dramatic Club — Athletic Association GRACE ELIZABETH LEONARD “Gracious” Salisbury, Md. Look at the girl with the most won- derous hair, so soft and curly. She has the kind of curls that stay in even on rainy days. “Gracious” is an all around good stu¬ dent and fine friend. Her graduation dress, with its neat stitches, makes us want to destroy ours. In class Grace often sits with the most vacant and dreamy expression in her eyes. We won¬ der why? After high school Grace wants to be a nurse and we all agree, she is ideally fitted for such a work. English Club Tatler Staff THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 43 NELLIE LOOMIS “Nell” Salisbury, Md. Gone are all your troubles when Nellie comes around. She’s a sure cure for the blues. Nellie has distinguished her¬ self on the athletic field for whatever she plays, she plays it well. No matter whether it’s basket ball or volley ball, Nellie’s on the job, doing her part for W. H. S. Nellie has lots of “pep” and this, we believe, will push her on to higher things. English Club Order Gregg Artists Basket Ball Volley Ball MYRTLE VIRGINIA MARSHALL “Myrtle Salisbury, Md. Myrtle is another of the quiet mem¬ bers of our class. Not real quiet, but quiet compared to some of them. Myrtle and Mary are very good friends. When you see one, you can be sure that the other one is somewhere around. She is very conscientious about her work. Myrtle is going to Normal School now and someday she’ll be a teacher. The whole class wishes you success. English Club RALPH MATTHEWS “Duff Salisbury, Md. Anyone having the pleasure of be¬ holding the dainty arrangement of Ralph’s curly brown tresses would be sure to conclude that he liked those “terrible” creatures—girls. Strange to say Ralph does not care for the opposite sex. Boys and books are his chief inter¬ ests. “B’s” are good but remember, there must be a queen for every hive. At any rate, Ralph is a fine, good-na¬ tured fellow whom we all like. Order Gregg Artists English Club Order Artistic Typist 44 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 LEE CARROLL MESSICK “Messick” ' Quantico, Md. Carroll is another of our classmates who left us in February. He went to Baltimore to study law and we just know that he’s going to be a great law¬ yer some of these days. Carroll comes from Quantico and he used to drive the bus in every morning. At four o’clock you could see him crank the old bus and start for home. He used to take part in many of our plays, debates, and in fact anything that was dramatic. Friends—this boy has dra¬ matic ability. English Club Dramatic Club HARLAN MESSICK “Beans” Salisbury, Md. Harlan is a very studious fellow and ranks rather high in his classes. Like everyone who knows more than they say, Harlan quickly gained our confi¬ dence and we found in him a true and sympathetic friend. Harlan’s talent is not confined to books alone for he favors athletics and played on several high school teams. Soccer Team — Order Gregg Artists Baseball Team — English Club Competent Typist RUTH ESTELLE MESSICK “Ruthie” Salisbury, Md. “You hear a tittering giggle. Is Ruth there? Yes.” Ruth and her giggle have turned many an English Class into a wreck. Her laugh is easily recognized in any crowd. One of the pretty girls of the class is “Ruthie.” Her black wavy hair and large eyes have won her many friends. Before the bell rings Ruth is found out¬ side with the “gang” seeming very hap¬ py. In a crowd she is always the life of it. This fall Ruth will enter some college and here’s luck to her. English Club Athletic Association THE TATLER—1927 45 GIOVANNI MICIOTTO “John” Salisbury, Md. Whenever soccer and baseball are mentioned, Johnnie is “right on the spot.” He plays both sports exceeding¬ ly well. Besides being an athlete John is a good student and is well liked by his teachers and classmates. The Italian boy has the honor of be¬ ing the first foreign born boy or girl to graduate from Wicomico High. Very fine, John. We congratulate you and wish you all kinds of prosperity. President Athletic Association — Base Ball — Boys’ Athletics — Dramatic Club — Tatler Staff—Basket Ball Soccer — English Club WILSIE MILLS “Bobby” Salisbury, Md. Wilsie left us in February and no one was glad to bid her adieu. She was very quick and nervous in her manner. Wil¬ sie seemed to like everyone and we, in return, liked her. We expect Wilsie to be successful in the business world, but if her commercial career goes on the rocks don’t be suiprised. She wore her diamond before she finished school. English Club Order Gregg Artists Order Artistic Typists KATHRYN OAKLEY “Kitty Salisbury, Md. Kitty is the coquette of the commer¬ cial department. Few can resist the charm of her personality and much less the beauty of her curls. How the girls do envy Kathryn and how Kathryn hates her unruly tresses. She is very talkative and always has lots of interesting things to tell. Depend upon it, while Kathryn is around you will not be lonely. English Club , Order Gregg Artists Order Artistic Typists 46 THE TATLER—1927_ IRMA LEE OWENS “Uma” Quantico, Md. Irma is another of our quiet members. However, there is not a more conscien¬ tious student in the whole class. She really studies her lessons which is more than most of us do. We often wonder if this little miss ever gets angry. If she does, she never lets us know about it. “Uma” comes from Quantico. If they’re all like “Uma”—well we wish we had more from there. She is going to Normal School in the fall. Best of luck, Irma. English Club LAURA ANN PARKER “Laurie” Parsonsburg, Md. In February Laura left us and the whole class missed her and her bright smale. Elizabeth’s little Ford looked lonesome without its other two compan¬ ions for the next week or two. To make a bad thing worse Laura has not visited us over on the hill very much. “Laurie” was one of the “Three Mus¬ keteers” at school. She was also a good student and well liked by teachers and pupils. In the future Laura has not decided what to do but we wish her luck. English Club LAWRENCE PARSONS “ Lordebe ” Fruitland, Maryland. Lawrence is a man of executive abili¬ ty. He knows how to handle the general public. For instance, he drove a number of High School boys and girls around all winter—in his bus. He also drives a typewriter; at the rate of 50 words per minute. Lawrence never seemed to worry, thus we always found him happy and contented. English Club Order Gregg Artists Order Artistic Typist THE TATLER—1927 47 MABEL KATHLEEN PARROTT “Kitty” Quantico, Md. This is another of the quiet members of our class, and therefore a teacher’s joy. Were there no quiet one to bal¬ ance the rest of us who are noisy, the teachers would become insane. “Kitty” hails from the great city of Quantico and were all its occupants as nice and well-liked as she, we would all move down there. My, we hated to see her go in February. The class extends to you their sincere regards. English Club WALTON JAMES PARSONS “Walt” Salisbury, Md. What would our basketball team have been without Walton? He has played on the team three years and we all know his work is commendable. Walton is a teaser of fine reputation. Just ask any of the girls. See what they say. In any class “Walt” always makes himself the clown for the amusement of the x-est of the class. His success in this line is amazing. He is very well liked. Whatever vocation Walton selects, he may be ceitain that the good will of the class follows him. Base Ball — Soccer — Basket Ball Track Team — English Club French Club LILLIAN W. PHILLIPS “Lilly-put” Allen, Maiyland. One of the quiet, attractive girls of our class is Lillian whose gentle laugh¬ ter and voice makes the rest of us hush our shouting in her pi ' esence. In Febiuary Lillian finished but we have seen her very often and thus have not missed her as much as we might. In her futui’e life, if Lillian tries as she has in her school work, we are con¬ fident of her advancement. English Club THE TATLER—1927 48 THELMA CORMAN PHIPPS “Thelma” Salisbury, Md. Thelma entered our class from West Point High School last year, and we are glad she completed her work with us. Her smiles and cheerful disposition have made her a well-liked member of the group. After school and at noon Thelma eagerly searches the mailbox. Why? The last we heard she was getting mail from a long distance. What she is going to do is still uncer¬ tain but we are sure of her good for¬ tune. English Club IRMA MARY POLLITT “Imp” Salisbury, Md. In the Commercial course Irma has done exceedingly well. Many have been the papers she has typewritten for us when the assignment demanded a neat paper. This year Irma has been a very effic¬ ient class secretary and we thank her for the work. Besides being a good student Irma was a member of the girls’ basketball team which won the county champion¬ ship this year. Irma, may success and happiness be yours. English Club — Secretary Senior Class Tatler Staff — Order Gregg Artists Basket Ball WANDA RICHARDSON “Reds” Salisbury, Md. Here’s our little Wanda, the most de¬ mure and unassuming girl who ever came to W. H. S. She has won renown in the world of Shorthand and displays a medal to that effect. Her gentle manner and quiet speech have won for her a host of friends. Wanda’s plans are to lead struggling shorthand students to success. Luck to you, Wanda. English Club Order Gregg Artists Class Typist _ _THE TATL E R—1 9 2 7 49 GLADYS SHOCKLEY “Bob Parsonsburg, Md. Gladys is a very quiet girl and we all like her. She is a conscientious student and when we fail to understand, Gladys is our “bureau of information.” She is always surrounded by a host of friends and we presume that others find her as charming and lovable as we do. Ask Gladys if all “Bobs” come from the barber shop. You can guess the answer. English Club Order Gregg Artists WILLIAM BENJAMIN SMITH “Bill Salisbury, Md. The red curly hair of William is not rivaled by any one in the Senior Class. It is so curly we wonder what he uses to keep it down. The pastime of “Bill” is picking and fighting upon Maurice, “Lafayette,” and Lewis. It is unusually hard for William to interpret the questions in the correct style but once he understands what is wanted, he answers in a creditable man¬ ner. Especially in Physics does William shine. In life “Bill” we hope you will attain your “star.” English Club Order Gregg Artists DOROTHA STURGIS “Dot” Salisbury, Md. Whenever and wherever you see “Dot” you may depend upon it her pal, one of the “Young” Junior girls is sure to be close at hand. “Dot” is very quiet and seldom speaks—at school. Un¬ doubtedly she is quite different out of school. Who isn’t ? On the level, Dorotha is quite a prom¬ ising young lady and we expect her to be very successful. English Club Order Gregg Artists 50 THEfTATLE R—1 9 2 7 DORA LEE TAYLOR “Beans” Salisbury, Md. “Where was Dora’s ever present pal, Alice, when the picture was taken?” In the four years at school they have al¬ ways been together. Dora is one of the happy-go-lucky girls. N othing is ever sad or blue when she is around. On the basketball and volley ball teams “Beans” has had a leading place and has filled that place in great style. We are proud of her work on these teams. Dora wants to take a business course and we feel sure she will meet pros¬ perity. English Club — Athletic Association Basket Ball — Volley Ball Team MARIA E. THOROUGHGOOD “ Me-ri-ah ” Salisbury, Md. Here’s our student and teacher’s joy. If we could all have made such a record as Maria we would not mind leaving high school. An all “A” pupil for four years is some achievement. Freshmen look out for your stars! Many positions has “Me-ri-ah” held and all faithfully. We know the origin of “Me-ri-ah”? She is our treasurer and also has several important “Tatler” offices. When Maria is on the job, why worry! English Club — Treasurer Senior Class Dramatic Club — Class Historian Tatler Staff MAUDE ETHEL TILGHMAN “Billy” Parsonsburg, Md. Every morning Maude comes in on the bus. Sometimes it is late and she does not get to her first class till half past nine or quarter to ten. Gee, those are the mornings we all wish we lived in Parsonsburg! Maude can usually find something to laugh about. Her giggle is well-known at school. The one thing Maude liked in high school was sewing??!! Just ask her! In training to become a nurse is what Maude plans for the future. We are sure she will make a good one. English Club THE TATLEI 1927 51 GEORGE WILSON TILGHMAN, JR. “Willie” Salisbury, Md. George is another of Wicomico’s fam¬ ous athletes. On the basketball team this year “Willie” did splendid work. He also distinguished himself this year as an artist, as his drawings for the Tatler will testify. In February George finished and he has been very much missed on the campus since then. Since that time he has been working and we wonder if he misses the nice naps he used to take when some classes became especially dull. Tatler Staff English Club Basket Ball NANNIE TILGHMAN “Peggy” Salisbury, Md. Nannie is quick in all her move¬ ments and full of pep. At noon-time she is always the center of a group of conversationalists, Nannie usually doing most of the talking. We predict a bright future for Nannie if she chooses business, but—maybe L. S. will decide that problem for her. English Club Order Gregg Artists Order Artistic Typist GRACE TIMMONS “Gracious” Fruitland, Maryland. “Gracious” is one of our quiet girls. Unless you seek her out you would nev¬ er know she was in the room. It is said that the quiet girls know a great deal more than the talkative ones. Grace must have a great deal of knowledge stored up and we are sure she will make use of it next year at the State Normal. English Club Social Civics Club 52 THE TATLER—1927 MARION WOODFIELD TINDLE “Woody” Salisbury, Md. Look! the second ‘Bennie Carroll.” ‘‘Woody gets teased about that as much as anything else. One of the best humored and most wining to aid us in problems is Wood- held. No task we ask him to penorm is too great—from mailing letters to doing Geometry. Benjamins ' could not be run along the same lines as it is now if Woodiield should leave. That ' s why business is so good there. Dramatic Club English Club HELEN TOADVINE “Hat” Salisbury, Md. Do you know Helen? Most of you do, I ' m sure. She is a bright student and oiten spends her spare moments on ad¬ vance assignments while the rest of us while away our time doing nothing. Mildly speaking, Helen is a ‘•book¬ worm” for she loves good books and seems perfectly happy when engrossed in some novel of recent publication. English Club Order Gregg Artists PAULINE TOADVINE “Pet” Salisbury, Md. Yes, this charming young lady is Pauline. She possesses many of the de¬ sirable qualities which make her a fav¬ orite with the opposite sex. Words tum¬ ble all over themselves when Pauline re¬ lates some thrilling event of the pre¬ vious evening. If one could square dance through life Pauline would go through with flying colors for she has a mania for this recreation. English Club Order Gregg Artists THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 53 MARGARET TRADER “Migit” Salisbury, Md. “Country-bred chicken-fed, who said country girls were dead?” Well I’ll say Margaret is not. Once you wake her up she’s as lively as anyone. Her speech is slow and when she smiles, she reveals a row of very pretty pearly white “mas¬ ticators.” She laughs quite frequently and is a very congenial companion. English Club Order Gregg Artists HELEN ACWORTH TRUITT Hubby” Salisbury, Md. Helen is one of the quiet members oi our class until she gets with some oi her special friends. Then it is “buzz, buzz, buzz. ' Her cute little laugh is often heard when anything is real fun¬ ny. In History Class Helen is a staunch Prohibitionist and has entered into many heated arguments. The wets have to retreat when Helen gets after them. A Physical Director is what Helen in¬ tends to be after taking a college course and we wish her success. English Club Social Civics Club MARY CATHERINE TUBBS “Murry” Salisbury, Md. Here is another who completed her course in February and since that time has been answering “rings” instead of bells as at school. Last year Mary’s slicker attracted many and its brightness reflects her sunny disposition, for she is always bright and happy. Friends? She has flocks of them. This fall Mary is going to Normal School and with her winning ways she is sure to make a fine teacher. English Club 54 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 NELLIE MAE TURNER “Nell” Salisbury, Md. The Eastern Sho’ has always been noted for its peaches. If you don’t be¬ lieve it, take a look at our “Nell.” “Nell’s” bright eyes have seen four years of sunny life at Wicomico High and she at last has decided to become a nurse. We strongly suspect she has another vocation in mind however Congratulations, L— English Club Basket Ball Team Volley Ball Team ELIZABETH TWILLEY “Libby” Salisbury, Md. “Libby” is one of the most attractive members of the commercial department. She is one of the “Three Musketeers.” Elizabeth has a personality all her own and this, coupled with her friendly smile has made her popular with her school mates who find her always pleasant and agreeable. May you always be as lively and interesting as you are now, Eliza¬ beth. English Club Order Gregg Artists Order Artistic Typists GLADYS VAN HORN “Gladie” Salisbury, Md. Quiet in class but full of fun outside is the description that suits Gladys. Al¬ so she is very determined about her fa¬ vorite color, which seems to be green, for whenever w T e have seen Gladys, it is in a green car with a very devoted chauffeur. Whether green or blue may your outlook on life always be rosy, Gladys. English Club Volley Ball Team THE TATLER 1927 55 LIDA LEOMA WALLS “Tommy” Salisbury, Md. One of the literary members of our class is “Tommy” whose original poems and clever drawings have given us many a laugh. Leoma is a good student and has lots of friends for she is very popu¬ lar with both the boys and the girls. She is also one of our very attractive girls. Tommy’s voice is one any person would be proud of. In the fall she expects to enter Beacoms and we know she will make a name for herself in the business world. English Club Social Civics Club Dramatic Club Tatler Staff ELIZABETH L. WALTON “Lib” Salisbury, Md. People often say that the best articles come in the smallest packages. We be¬ lieve this to be the case of “Lib” for she is one of the smallest, daintiest creatures who ever stepped within the portals of Wicomico High. “Lib” in¬ tends to be a nurse and we all know she will succeed just as she does in any¬ thing she undertakes. Good luck, “Libby.” Assistant Editor-in-Chief Tatler—Vice Pres. S. Civic Club — English Club — Dramatic Club MADELYN WATSON “ Shorty” Fruitland, Maryland. Madelyn was scared in infancy and grew “little,” and is therefore the class baby (in size). But this does not daunt her for she can hold her own against her class mates of more formidable statures. Madelyn is a good sport and a true friend. She seldom refuses when you ask a favor, and seems to delight in making others happy. English Club Order Gregg Artists 56 THE TATLER—192 7 CLARENCE WEST “Buzz” Salisbury, Md. Clarence is a man of magnificent pro¬ portions, with a physique, envied by those of smaller dimensions. He is more high-minded than most of his classmates, he being six feet. No one would ever accuse “Buzz” of having a hearty laugh, but after once hearing his chronic giggle which, by the way, is tuned a little too high, you would not say he lacked a sense of humor. English Club Order Gregg Artists Baseball POLLY WHITE Salisbury, Md. “Poll” The other day I heard someone say, “Who is that girl with the gorgeous hair?” Of course, that meant Polly for its her crowning glory. When she vis¬ ited Baltimore four young men from the “Poly” Institute followed her home. Take it from me, as a boom for the East¬ ern Shore, “Poll” would prove a much better advertisement than the Del-Mar- Va Association. Dramatic Club Alumni Editor Class Poet English Club ALINE WILKINS “Squirrel” Salisbury, Md. As a ray of sunlight in the midst of gloom cheers every one, just so does lit¬ tle Aline’s presence brighten the dullest classes. She is the Irish type—dark brown hair and startlingly blue eyes and her good disposition makes her a friend to everyone. Making excellent marks has been Aline’s hobby thru’ High School and we hope she will make as good a mark in the busy career of life. English Club 58 THE TATLER—192 7 Class Prophecy - 0 - I sat all alone one evening Close by the warm fireside. Outside the wind roared fiercely on; My thoughts roamed far and wide. When, out of a fancy, it seemed A tall white ghost arose. I felt a horrible fear Go from my head clear down to my toes. “Class Phrophetess?” he whispered low. “What do you want?” I said. “Come with me,” and turning he went And I descended to the Land of the Dead. He lead me not saying a word, In terror I followed him Through dark caverns and gruesome holes Till he paused in a hallway dim. “You are the first and only one To have gazed on Michael Scott’s repose.” “Come,” he beckoned me to his side, “See the Prophet of human woes!” With trembling feet, I came nigh And in a coffin he lay. In his hand was a dusty book Which had lain there for many a day. Without a glance at his dead face, I seized the book and ran Up the steps and through the lanes That lead me to my own dear land. There, only I paused, out of breath And when my fear did pass, I glanced at the book in my hand, “The Prophecy of ’27 Class. THETATLE R—1 9 2 7 59 It’s in the spring of ' 46, There ' s an Amazon War, And all the women of the world Inlist from near and far. It is between-now listen all - - China and the U. S. A. And many nations, old and young, Are joining in the fray. In our good old native land, The men are busy “bees’ Knitting socks and making cake To go across the seas. All decked out in the uniforms Of the Red Cross Nurse, George Tilghman and Carroll Long Are learning to drive a hearse. Drilling up and down the “Sho, ” Are the Privates Cleo and Pearle. To his own dear native land Lewis has given his only girl. Because of the lack of women The factories and big concerns Have employed Harlan Elliott The business of work to learn. The President of the U. S. A. Maria, the brave and true, At home is telling the men How and what to do. Her brilliant Secretary of State, The well-known Jennie Carey, Has not allowed the national affairs In any way to tarry. Ruth Messick, the Secretary of War, As a second Stanton rises. Thelma Phipps, renowned afar, Built ships of enormous sizes. One of our natives spies to China, Aline, so big and so strong, With her dear friend, Howard Layfield, Is getting the inside on Mah-Jong. 60 THETATLE R—1 9 2 7 Mancevering a fleet of Marines On the ocean vast and deep, Maude and Gladys Van Horn Are making the Chinese feel cheap. But Walton at home is very content As he teaches the Golden Rule, With John Bailey, his superintendent, He stays in a four-room school. Philip Cooper and Edward Betts With hearts of courage and might, Are trying their very hardest To get into the fight. In the mayoralty of New York Margaret Trader outshines “Al.” And Marian Greene in economy Rivals and surpasses “Cal.” Wall Street is run at highest rates By Katheryn Oakley and Mary, And Dolores Jones and Eunice Cannon Can the Stock Markets vary. As a Head of the National Forest Reserve Elizabeth Jones is a wonder, And Dorotha Sturgis as Chief Justice Has never made a blunder. Ruth Jenkins, a weary postman, Each day hears the horrible news Of how many dear and cherished wives The men that day did lose. Lillian, a second Pat Henry, When war was first declared, Announced before the Maryland Senate The deeds that China had dared. In a laboratory by the sea, Two hooded chemists work; Ada and Martha discover what In H 2 0 does lurk. On dynamite and deadly powder Helen Truitt spends her best hours, For Grace Timmons has discovered how To give them more instant powers. THE TATLER—192 7 61 Wanda and Madelyn on furloughs Are entertained at a Men’s Club Tea, For Ralph and Lawrence are giving one Inspired patriotically. Standing on guard near Liberty, Althea and Edna can be seen, Holding high their heavy guns, Which in the sunlight gleam. Elizabeth White and Gladys Shockley Have joined the country’s fray, And Carroll Messick in Salisbury Is knitting more each day. While Kathryn Harris is fighting hard Across the deep blue sea, Clarence is busy teaching the boys Good seamtresses and cooks to be. In a cottage near the ocean, The patient Harlan Messick does moan, While Lemuel knits and keeps him Until their wives come home. In marshalling the armed forces Irene rivals Bonaparte, And David Fields, noble and bold, Shall a wave of patriotism start. On a ship that’s going abroad, General Leoma stands, With Sara Graham, her aide-de-campe, She leads our nation’s bands. Among the many soldiers there Are Myrtle, Mabel and Grace, While as efficient sailors, too, Nannie and Irma Owens take first place. F ar above the vessel’s helm, The aviators fly. Voici Elizabeth, Adele, and Laura Whose ambitions soar so high. Besides the boat in the water There is a submarine. Here Nellie Loomis and Irma Pollitt In uniforms do gleam. 62 THE TATLER—192 7 A low mumble of alarm Spreads through the quaking boat; It seems as if a Chinese ship Has caught it by the throat. “A submarine!—The enemy!” Loud came the cry of war. “Come on, ye soldiers,” cried Kathleen, “And show what kind ye are.” Forth steps the glittering array, America at her best. “Let the men stay at home And the women do the rest!” The naval battle waxed hot, And in the midst of the strife Dr. Dick, the army surgeon, Saved many a weary life. Maurice Powell and a friend of his, Nurses of the first class, Aid the wounded Lieutenant Dora Out of this life to pass. “The ship is sinking,” came the cry. “Men and children first!” And the brave Captain Alice The life boats does disperse. The cowering pilot’s husband, Our brave and handsome Frank, Catches in supplication The arm of Corporal Banks. “Unhand me, man,” cries she in anger, “Get in the boat yonder, I have no time to fool with you; I’ve weighty thoughts to ponder.” Pauline and Helen Toadvine In the prow of the boat, Are giving Bill Smith and Wilbur Lessons on “How to Float.” Lieutenant Walton comes near. “General Heath,” she said, “I report the wounded ten, And Thirty-two are dead!” _____ the TATLER—1927 63 “Boo-hoo,” cries Levin Hayman, And Robert soon joined in, And the sinking vessel rocked With the cries of men. “Hush, men,” calls Captain Nettie, “Make the best of life, Look at Private Thelma Bounds In the midst of bloody strife!” But gentle Calvin and Woodfield Shake their lonely heads. “We wish that we had stayed at home To make the children’s beds.” Francis and Ford, courageous and brave, Stand out near the helm. And Johnnie “Shoto,” pale and white, With sadness is quite overwhelmed. The ship is nearing the bottom; The life boats have been manned. Crowds and crowds of frantic men Have set out for the land. The balls of fury the Chinese send, Each holds a prickly thorn; And Evelyn wounded and nigh unto death Wishes she’d never been born. High above the vessel’s stern, Our ragged flag floats high, It’s red and white and blue, A picture against the sky. Nellie Mae stood by it close With face of utmost rapture, And to her novel on the War Has added another chapter. The flowing robes of the Chaplain Move about the stricken ship, And in them Margaret Kennedy Soothes the soldiers’ last trip. When the last boat is off And the ship is on the edge And the sound of sucking waters Fill one’s heart with dread. 64 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 The lonely Captain Wilsie true Stands by herself in the prow. “Goodbye, cruel world,” she whispered soft, “I’m going to leave you now!” The boat has sunk beneath the waves, And there where it once stood Are only bodies and guns and blood, And a few poor chips of wood. -o- With a sigh, I closed the book, And lo! It vanished away, But I knew that I’d remember How it read for many a day I sat long by the warm fireside, But my thoughts had found a home, And I seemed to see clearly How far we all shall roam. As the last day nears us, We all will say, “We’re glad!” But deep in our hearts we’ll know We’re sorry and, oh, so sad. We’ll leave W. H. S. with a smile And perhaps a toss of the head But you’ll know and I’ll know We’ll miss the fun we’ve had. We’re leaving you, old school of ours. We’ve had our bit of fun, But we’ll not forget or ever regret When we win in life’s long run. Polly White. THE TATLER—19 2 7 65 Class CKCotto c Uhe door to success is labeled ‘Push. Class Flower Class Colors W hite Rose Qreen and White CLASS SONG TUNE: “The Prisoner’s Song” Four long years we have studied together, Working at every kind of a task. After these four long years of hard study, It is only for peace that we ask. Now, the teachers have been kind and thoughtful Helping each one of us to get through. If they’ll only hand us our diplomas, For them everything we will do. We admit the truth to everybody, Really High School has been lots of fun, And, tho’ we hate to leave all the good times, We must say we are glad we are done. —Leoma Walls 66 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 Statistics COLOR OF NAME WGT. HAIR EYES WEIGHT AGE 1 . Sara Graham 110 Brown Grey 5 ft. 4 in. 17 2. Leoma Walls 102 Brown Blue 5 ft. 3 in. 16 3. George Tilghman 140 Brown Blue 5 ft. 8 in. 19 4. Phillip Cooper 140 Brown Biown 5 ft. 9 in. 16 5. Maria Thoroughgood 115 Black Brown 5 ft. 3 in. 16 6. Levin Hayman 145 Blonde Blue 5 ft. 6 in. 19 7. Eunice Cannon 118 Black Brown 5 ft. 4 in. 19 8. Woodfield Tindle 148 Brown Grey 5 ft. 6 in. 16 9. Thelma Bounds 123 Brown Brown 5 ft. 4 in. 16 10. Nettie Bryan 125 Blonde Blue 5 ft. 5 in. 16 11. Ruth Messick 123 Black Brown 5 ft. 4 in. 16 12. Thelma Phipps 138 Blonde Blue 5 ft. 8 in. 19 13. Robert Johnson 140 Brown Brown 5 ft. 6 in. 18 14. Grace Timmons 118 Brown Grey 5 ft. Oin. 16 15. Marian Green 118 Blonde Blue 5 ft. 6 in. 18 16. Alice Elzey 115 Brown Blue 5 ft. 2 in. 16 17. Polly White 110 Blonde Grey 5 ft. 6 in. 16 18. John Miciotto 143 Black Blue 5 ft. 8 in. 17 19. Harlan Elliott 125 Brown Blue 5 ft. 6 in. 20 20. Edward Betts 125 Brown Grey 5 ft. 6 in. 17 21. Wilbur Jones 120 Brown Blue 5 ft. 5 in. 16 22. Nellie Mae Turner 112 Brown Grey 5 ft. 3 in. 16 23. Gladys Van Horn Brown Grey 5 ft. 2 in. 17 24. Nellie Loomis 108 Brow r n Grey 5 ft. 2 in. 17 25. Margaret Kennerly 115 Brown Hazel 5 ft. 2 in. 16 26. Ruth Banks 110 Brow r n Brown 5 ft. 4 in. 16 27. Aline Wilkins 100 Black Blue 5 ft. 0 in. 16 28. Jennie Carey 106 Brown Grey 5 ft. 2 in. 17 29. Mabel Denson 125 Brown Brown 5 ft. 6 in. 17 30. Hilda Heath 162 Blonde Blue 5 ft. 9 in. 16 31. Ruth Jenkins Blonde Blue 5 ft. 3 in. 16 32. Dolores Jones 119 Brow’n Grey 5 ft. 5 in. 16 33. Martha Jones 138 Blonde Blue 5 ft. 5 in. 16 34. Althea Krause 128 Brown Brown 5 ft. 5 in. 16 35. Irma Owens 112 Blonde Blue 5 ft. 5 in. 18 36. Francis Holloway 140 Brown Blue 5 ft. 7 in. 16 37. Ada Holloway 135 Brown Brown 5 ft. 1 in. 17 38. Howard Layfield 132 Black Brown 5 ft. 7 in. 18 39. Dora Taylor 100 Brown Blue 5 ft. 2 in. 17 40. Maude Tilghman 122 Brown Blue 5 ft. 5 in. 17 41. Helen Truitt 103 Brown Hazel 5 ft. 3 in. 16 42. Anna bel Dick 115 Brown Blue 5 ft. 6 in. 17 43. Ford Brewington 148 Brown Blue 5 ft. 10 in. 17 44. Grace Leonard 115 Blonde Blue 5 ft. 1 in. 17 45. David Fields 120 Blonde Blue 5 ft. 4 in. 16 4G. Irene Chatham 134 Blonde Blue 5 ft. 9 in. 16 47. Franklin Fields 120 Blonde Blue 5 ft. 6 in. 18 48. Walton Parsons 152 Black Grey 6 ft. o in. 18 49. Calvin Carmean 140 Blonde Blue 5 ft. 4 in. 18 50. Ralph Matthews 154 Brown Grey 5 ft. 8 in. 18 51. Irma Pollitt 131 Brown Brown 5 ft. 9 in. 16 THE TATLER—192 7 67 COLLEGE VOCATION 1 . Beacom’s Stenographer 2. Stenographer 3. West Point 4. 5. University of Md. Civil Engineer 6. 7. Normal School Teacher 8. University of Pa. Auditor 9. Normal School Teacher 10. Normal School Teacher 11. Randolph-Macon 12. 13. Blue Ridge College 14. Normal School Teacher 15. Union Memorial Hos. Nurse 16. Pierce Business School Secretary 17. Teacher 18. University of Md. 19. 20. Washington and Lee Lawyer 21. University of Md. Lawyer 22. University of Md. 23! 24. P. G. Hospital Nurse 25. Ashley Hall Teacher 26. Beacom’s Stenographer 27. Beacom’s Stenographer 28. Western Maryland Teacher 29. Normal School Teacher 30. University of Pa. Nurse 31. Normal School Teacher 32. Normal School Teacher 33. Normal School Teacher 34. Western Maryland Teacher 35. Normal School Teacher 36. University of Md. Civil Engineer 37. P. G. Hospital Nurse 38. University of Md. Engineer 39. 40. 41. Marjorie Webster Physical Ed. 42. Penn Hall 43. Engineer 44. P. G. Hospital Nurse 45. 46. 47 Stenographer 48. University of Md. Pharmacist 49. Stenographer 50. Stenographer 51. Stenographer FAVORITE EXPRESSION Oh, Gosh! For goodness sake! Oh, for gosh’s sake! Oh, the deuce! Gosh! So’s your old man! Oh, land! Oh, my laws! My life! Oh, gosh! Applesauce! Hello, Colonel! Oh, gee! Bunk! Freeze it! Oh, sizzle! Oh, my-rye-ah! Ain’t that sumpin’? Bull! For craps’ sake! Yeh, I do! Sugar! Ain’t that sumpin’? Hello, how’s your knee cap ? Oh, shine! Dear, dear! My goodness? Gimme a sheet of paper! Oh, Jennie! I don’t know! Oh the—! Ma-ma! I’ll say! It’s a mess! Let’s go! Murder! Yes, I do! Ah, heck! My gosh! Great gosh! Gosh darn! Huh? Get ’em! Me, too! Oh-Oh! Bet boy— Gee whiz! You don’t say so? I don’t care! 68 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 NAME WGT. HAIR EYES WEIGHT AGE 52. Gladys Shockley 104 Brown Grey 5 ft. 1 in. 17 53. Pauline Toadvine 143 Brown Grey 5 ft. 8 in. 17 54. Wanda Richardson 92 Red Grey 4 ft. 11 in. 16 55. Elizabeth Twilley 111 Brown Blue 5 ft. 3 in. 17 56. Madelyn Watson 88 Brown Blue 4 ft. 9 in. 17 57. Clarence West 180 Brown Hazel 6 ft. 2 in. 19 58. Margaret Trader 104 Brown Grey 5 ft. 6 in. 18 59. John Bailey 155 Black Brown 6 ft. 0 in. 18 60. Helen Toadvine 143 Brown Brown 5 ft. 7 in. 15 61. Lemuel Dryden 150 Brown Grey 6 ft. 1 in. 62. Carroll Long 135 Brown Blue 5 ft. 9 in. 16 63. Elizabeth Walton 98 Brown Green 5 ft. Oin. 16 64. Laura Parker 115 BrowTi Grey 5 ft. 2 in. 17 65. Adele Dolby 114 Brown Grey 5 ft. 4 in. 18 66. Kathleen Parrott 112 Brown Grey 5 ft. 4 in. 18 67. Myrtle Marshall 130 Brown Brown 5 ft. 7 in. 17 68. Mary Tubbs 123 Brown Blue 5 ft. 4 in. 17 69. Carroll Messick 155 Black Brown 5 ft. 8 in. 18 70. Edna Dixon 102 Auburn Brown 5ft. Oin. 18 71. Lillian Phillips 99 Brown Blue 5 ft. 4 in. 18 72. Nannie Tilghman 112 Brown Grey 5 ft. 4 in. 18 73. Harlan Mezick 160 Brown Brown 5 ft. 11 in. 19 74. Elizabeth Jones 114 Brown Brown 5 ft. 6 in. 17 75. Lawrence Parsons 154 Brown Grey 6 ft. 0 in. 16 76. Wilsie Mills 135 Brown Grey 5 ft. 7 in. 17 77. Cleo Dennis 115 Blonde Grey 5 ft. 3 in. 16 78. Kathryn Oakley 130 Blonde Blue 5 ft. 7 in. 18 79. Dorotha Sturgis 93 Black Blue 5 ft. 1 in. 17 80. Evelyn Layfield 104 Black Grey 5 ft. 3 in. 17 81. William Smith 115 Red Gray 5 ft. 6 in. 16 THE T A T L E R—1 9 2 7 69 COLLEGE VOCATION FAVORITE EXPRESSION 52. Stenographer Good night! 53. Bookkeeper Goodness! 54. Stenographer I’ll be consiquillized! 55. 56. Temple Stenographer Lawsy, lawsy! Was that necessary? 57. Accountant You know! 58. Stenographer I don’t know! 59. 60. University of Md. Stenographer Holy Mackeral! Oh, my land! 61. Lawyer 62. University of Md. Stenographer Hot dawg! 63. Nurse Gosh! 64. Virginia College Physical Director Holv heck! 65. Virginia College Physical Director Merci dern! 66. Beacom’s Stenographer Oh, dear! 67. Normal School Teacher Is that nice? 68. Normal School Teacher Same thing! 69. University of Balto. Lawyer Oh, sugar! 70. Normal School Teacher So’s your old man! 71. Normal School Teacher Oh, my gosh! 72. Stenographer Oh, for goodness sake! 73. 74. Normal School Farmer Teacher Isn’t it the truth? 75. Stenographer Yeah? Is zat so? 76. P. G. Hospital Bookkeeper For goodness sake! 77. Nurse I don’t know! 78. Stenographer Forget it! 79. Stenographer Aw, shut up! 80. Stenographer Gosh! 81. Western Maryland Doctor Doggone it! 70 THETATLE R—1 9 2 7 CLASS WILL We the class of 1927, of the City of Salisbury, in the County of Wicom- co, and State of Maryland, being of sound mind, memory, and understand¬ ing, do make our last will and testament, and hereby devise and bequeath our worldly possessions as follows: To the future Senior Classes we leave this Tatler to be used as an example for their year-books. To Mr. Cordrey, our esteemed principal, we bequeath a Social Civics class with a complete set of good manners. To Mr. Smith we leave a new Ford to trans—Porter. To Miss Whaley we leave a round square. To Mr. Carroll we bequeath plenty of ammonia to use in breaking up faculty meetings. To Miss Lankford we leave a number of owners for “lost articles”. To Miss Davis we bequeath many more cases of the “Shivers”. To Miss Wootton we leave “New ways of petting cats”. To Miss Erwood we leave “Ditto”. To Miss Broun we bequeath enough girls to form a volley ball team next year. To Miss Mildred Morris and to Miss Parker we bequeath all our “Mat¬ rimonial Estate”, share and share alike. To Miss Winnie Dryden we bequeath a class with brilliant mathemat¬ ical minds. To the entire Student Body we leave a knowledge of the existence of traffic rules. To the Sophomores we leave a new set of shingles to use on the Freshmen next year. To the Juniors we bequeath the privilege of knocking down the no¬ parking signs in front of school. To Louise Bounds we leave chewing gum that will not crack. To Isabel Toulson we leave a complete outfit of cosmetics. To Clyde Waller we bequeath a score of “Snappy Women”. To Alice Mellott, Margaret Roberts, Betty Wanner, Mary Louise Taylor and Cleo Finch we bequeath many more visits from several of the students of Buckingham High School. To the Basket Ball Team we leave the State Championship for next year. To Hiram Hammond we bequeath a pair of black glasses to prevent him from seeing the fire on the roof of W. H. S. In witness whereof, we, the Class of 1927, the testators, have to this, our last will and testament, set our hand and seal in the year of nineteen hundred and twenty-seven. Signed, Class of ’27. 72 THE TATLER-1927 Juniors Class Advisor—Miss Mary V. Straughn Class Officers: Homer White, President Marie Beard, Vice-President Alice Mellott, Secretary and Treasurer Adkins, Aline Arvey, Margie Arvey, Pearl Baker, Mildred Baker, William Banks, Clarke Banks, Margie Beard, Marie Bounds, Louise Bozman, Florence Brewington, Bessie Brewington, Carroll Brittingham, Anne Brittingham, Hampton Broughton, Edgar Brown, Helen Brown, Margaret Brown, Simeon Calloway, Iva Campbell, Mary Cantwell, Mildred Clarke, Constance Clarke, Ernest Cooper, Davis Cooper, Eva Coskery, Florence Coskery, Oscar Covington, Nancy Culver, William Dallas, Betty Davis, Irma Derby, Dorothy Disharoon, Norman Disharoon, Vivian Dixon, Beatrice Dodd, Lawrence Dolbey, Boyd Elzey, Nellie Mae Farlow, Mildred Fields, Dorothy Fields, Gladys Finch, Cleo CLASS ROLL Freeny, Howard Freeny, James Givans, Helen Grier, Mamie Gunby, Dean Harrington, Lawrence Harrington, Pauline Harris, James Hearne, Clyde Hearne, Gladys Heath, Hazel Holloway, Betty Holloway, Florence Holloway, Howard Holloway, Marie Holloway, Sara Holloway, Walter Hopkins, Henrietta Hopkins, Hilda Hurtington, Sarah Humphreys, Margaret Hurley, Lee Johnson, Anne Johnson, Katherine Johnson, Quinton Jones, Graham Kelley, Margaret Krause, Albert Lemon, Minnie Livingston, Alverta Lowe, Walter Malone, Irma Malone, Virginia Marshall, Irving Matthews, Mildred McGrath, Edgar Mellott, Alice Morris, Mildred Oliphant, Margaret Owens, Ruth Parker, Jessie Parker, Thomas Perdue, Lelia Phillips, James Powell, Maurice Prettyman, Graham Purnell, George Reddish, Louise Riggin, Gertrude Roberts, Margaret Robertson, Pauline Rounds, Gertrude Schmidt, Augusta Shadburn, Henry Shivers, Wilson Shockley, Edna Shockley, Edna P. Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Ronald Stewart, Margaret Stewart, Sarah Taylor, Mary Louise Taylor, Richard Terry, Della Testa, John Testa, Mary Tilghman, Katherine Toulson, Isabelle Truitt, James Truitt, Kendall Twilley, Milford Tyndall, Katherine Vvaller, Clyde Waller, Virginia Wanner, Betty Ward, Edward Watson, Lillie White, Homer Williams, Pearl Williams, Sarah Wyatt, Cathreen Young, Elva Young, Lola 74 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 History of the Class of 1928 Green as the grass on the campus, Here we came for knowledge to get; Though all the odds are against us, Our purpose we shall not forget. In midwinter of 1924 a large group of scared, timid, freshies came to W. H. S. and faced the scathing condescension of the upper classmen. Later after the much looked-forward-to vacation had swiftly come and gone another crowd of freshies also appeared, and though of the same type as those of a half year previous were regarded with contempt by those freshmen, with six months or so experience in High School to the good. The usual hazing was carried on, the upperclassmen and IB’s tak¬ ing part, or reviewing with much interest the discomfiture and embarass- ment of the High School members. Then studies were taken up more seriously, the monotony, however, very often being broken by the entrance of some lost ireshie in an upper classroom or the appearance of small groups of them in the halls asking for instructions and information that would help them gain their right classroom. Similar occurrences took place every day, amusing the upper classmen exceedingly. Then came our Sophomore year. We went on our almost uneventful way. There were class meetings and our officers were elected. Study again! And more study. Ask anyone what our privileges were and are They will say Study!—Study!—Study!—and then —why, just study some more. But— “In Life’s earnest battle They only prevail Who daily march onward And never say fail! Ah! If only more of us could go ahead and work when we should work; play when we should play; and study when we should study, there would be more success in this world and we would make school a place to be honored and esteemed by all. Coming to our present state (that of Juniors) we find our class equally strong in all school activities. In losing students through “Quituation” we are happy to say that the number is small. Moreover, we are favored by an equal number of new members. The Orchestra, the Dramatic Club, and Athletics are certainly all in¬ debted to the Class of 1928. Why ? Because her TALENT is displayed in all of them. . Then comes the time for “The Tatler.” Seniors are always springing up in our rooms, trying to get promises to buy a “Tatler”. We wish them good luck for we want a “Tatler” too, and a good one at that. Therefore— THE TATLER—192 7 75 Forget all the slander you have heard; Forget the hasty, unkind word; Forget all quarrels and the cause; Forget ill-feeling—just because Forgetting is the only way. Forget the trials you have had; Forget the weather if it’s bad; Forget the knocker—he’s a freak; Forget the fellow who’s a sneak; Forget those things we cannot mention— But for Heaven’s sake DONT FORGET THE TATLER. The Class of 1928 shall march On and Cn, and shall never say fail. But shall strive to uphold the honor and dignity of her beloved Institution, and bring new and never ceasing glory to the Green and Gold through her trial and loving efforts. WE THE members of THE JUNIOR Class can ONLY TRY to express OUR REGRET because our FRIENDS THE Seniors are GOING TO leave us AND GO out into THE WIDE wide world. FOREVER. WE are sorry IN FACT very sorry TO SAY good-bye to THEM BECAUSE they were NOT PUFFED up like MOST SENIORS are, and WE KNOW that without THEM WE could not HAVE OUR annual banquet. IT WILL be hard VERY HARD for us TO BREAK the record ESTABLISHED BY this, the HONORABLE SENIOR class of SALISBURY WICOMICO High School AND WE will have TO DO our best AND SO will every OTHER JUNIOR Class to REACH THE standard set BY THE class of TWENTY-SEVEN and so WE THE Junior Class WITH SORROW in our HEART AND vet with BEST WISHES for their SUCCESS IN the world DO BID them farewell. Anne Johnson 76 THE TATLER—19 27 What’s In a Song? i wVifeV ' J 11 i “Where’d You Get Those Eyes?” .. “Little Red Riding Hood”....._... “Tonight You Belong To Me”- “Precious”__ “Thinking of You”_ “Crazy Words and Crazy Tune” ..„.—.. “Where D’ye Worka John ?”-- “I’d Love to Call You My Sweetheart” ..—.. “I Love You Truly” _____ “Tell Me Tonight”___ “We’ll Have a Kingdom”___— “I’m Blue All Day Monday”_ “You Gotta’ Know How To Love”_ “That Why I Love You”_ “Baby Face”_ “Gimme a Little Kiss”___ “Who Wouldn’t?”___ “Five Foot, Two, Eyes of Blue”_ “At Peace With the World”_ “Let’s Talk About My Sweetie”-- “Sleepy Head” --— “Six Feet of Papa”__ “Ain’t No Maybe in My Baby’s Eyes”__ “Ain’t She Sweet” ... “Country Bred and Chicken Fed” _ “I Wish I Had My Old Girl Back Again” “Don’t Sing Aloha When I Go”_ “Prisoner’s Song” __ ..Ruth Messick .Nellie Mae Turner Margaret Kennerly ...Ruth Jenkins ..Jennie Carey .Walton Parsons ..John Miciotto .Laura Parker ..Annabel Dick ..__Irma Pollitt _George Tilghman ..Leoma Walls _Clarence West _Elizabeth Twilley .Madelyn Watson __ Franklin Fields __Nellie Loomis _Grace Leonard ...Robert Johnson ..Adele Dolby _Sara Graham ...Lemuel Dryden .....Marian Green _Lewis Dennis _Francis Holloway __John Bailey ....Senior Class Entire Student Body 78 THE TATLER-192 7 Sophomore Class T oll Adams, Elizabeth Adkins, James Adkins, Vincent Andrews, Amy Baker, Margaret Beard, Iva Benjamin, A. J. Bounds, Anne Brewington, Lucille Brittingham, Francis Brumley, Ella Lee Byrd, Ethel Calloway, Ruth Cimino, Leonard Cobb, Roger Collier, Thelma Collins, Fay Colonna, Dryden Colonna, Emma Lou Cooper, Mark Cooper, Levin Cooper, William Culver, Elsie Culver, Kathryn Culver, Ruth Dawson, Sara Dennis, Mary Elizabeth Dennis, Mary Elvina Dennis, Nellie Derby, Edith Dolbey, Virginia Duffy, Nellie Elderdice, John Elliott, Lena Farlow, Richard Farlow, William Fields, Ruth Freeman, Marjorie Furniss, Rebecca Galusha, Walter Gravenor, Katherine Griffin, Roland Hagan, John Hardesty, Herbert Harrell, Irene Harrington, Inez Harrington, Thelma Hastings, Elsie Hastings, Norman Hays, Olive Hearn, Norma Hill, Elnora Holloway, Ada Marie Hossler, Katherine Hotton, Laurence Humes, Arthur Humphreys, Curtis Johnson, Clara Johnson, Katherine Jones, Helen Jones, Katherine Kenney, Wilson Lank, Collins Laws, Margaret Layfield, Della Layfield, Helen Livingston, Gladys Lowe, Hollis McCready, Virginia McDaniel, Irene McDowell, Margarette McDaniel, Myrtle Messick, Elizabeth Messick, Nelson Messick, Willis Mezick, Elizabeth Mezick, Helen Mitchell, Violet Morris, Samuel Owens, Essie Owens, Marian Parker, Bernice Parker, Olive Parks, Sara Parsons, Daniel Parsons, Myrtle Parsons, William Perdue, Elton Phillips, Frances Phillips, Pauline Pope, Anna Doris Powell, Maggie Price, George Pusey, Marie Pusey, Martha Pusey, Madelyn Richardson, Virginia Rounds, Margaret Segletes, Ida Shockley, Dorothy Smith, Doris Smith, Elizabeth L. Smith, Helen Smith, Herchel Smith, Margaret Smith, Ruby Steele , Hannah Taylor, Aurelia Tilghman, Alvin Tilghman, Mary Tilghman, Meredith Tilghman, William Tindle, Norman Tingle, Agnes Truitt, Albert Truitt, Doris Truitt, Ray Turner, Ellen Turner, George Twigg, Estelle Wagner, Margaret Wallace, Hazel White, Elizabeth Wilson, Elizabeth Wimbrow, Florence Wimbrow, Lame Winfree, Malcolm Wright, Elizabeth Wubbold, Joseph Yerkie, Olga 80 THE TATLER—19 2 7 Sophomore Class History o- It was the 1959. The editor-in-chief and eight contributors to the “American Magazine” were sitting around a table, all with worried looks. Finally the editor spoke. “Listen,” said he, “you’ve been good contributors. You’ve always written enough to fill the magazine, and with some to spare. But at last the crisis has come. I’ve put in a “Rosie and Oscar” story; I’ve put in how Herman Whosis attributes his success to smoking, drinking, going to bed at four, and sleeping ’till eleven; and I’ve put in how the great scientist, Oliver Empty head, made his great discovery that if the heart stops beating one will die, and why, and there are still two pages unfilled. What shall we do?” All was silence. Finally the youngest sprang to his feet. “I’ve an idea,” he cried, “Let’s write a history of the class, while they were still in school.” “What class ?” someone added. “What class?” he replied in scornful amazement, “Why the class, of course. The class that produced Joseph Wubbold, the founder and man¬ ager of “Echoes of 1959Mary Tilghman, the premier danseuse of his show; Samuel Morris, the eminent concert pianist; Iva Beard, the author¬ ity on hygiene; Roger Cobb, the authority on coats of arms; Anna Doris Pope, the motor car designer; Henry Wheatley and Daniel Parsons, the two teachers and exponents of classical dancing; Vincent Adkins, the au¬ thority on how to reduce; Monsieur Arthur Humes, that typically French leader of the greatest band on earth, and others, too numerous to mention. The Wicomico Class of 1929, of course, I’ll go interview A. J. Benjamin, the writer, right away.” Ten minutes later he was sitting in Mr. Benjamin’s home with the writer. “Details about the class of ’29? No, I don’t believe I can,” said Ben¬ jamin. “But no!” he suddenly excaimed, “I was historian of the Sophomore year. You may read the history if you wish.” The interviewer did wish, and after some minutes of rummaging around, the “Tatler” of that year was found. The novelist commenced to read, the reporter taking notes. This is what he heard: “Well, here we are. There are some of the old gang missing, of course, but some have come to take their places. In spite of this compensation we feel slightly regretful at losing old friends. Of course there are some who left us at the end of the first semester, but the trip is not so long, then, nor are they far behind. We do not regret those partings as much as the ones we found we had to make at the first of this year. But such things are to be looked for. I am just taking this space to say good luck to the members which should be, but aren’t. 81 THE TATLER—192 7 Last year we elected Elizabeth Wright, President; Margaret Laws, Vice-President; Larry Wimbrow, Secretary and Treasurer; and Miss Maria Davis, class advisor. My memory necessarily is very vague con¬ cerning that tar distant period when we were mere “Freshies,” but per¬ haps it is better so, for probably the Sophomores, at least, require no re¬ minders that a short year and a half ago we entered. “My head is full of things which happened this year, though. In the first place we are no longer “Freshies.” In the second place we are now Sophomores. And in the third place we have now moved ahead a grade. Ot course we lead in athletics as in everything else. Our athletes are Larry Wimbrow, of the basketball team, and, uh-um-er-oh well, Larry’s good enough to make up. “I have been asked to state that if Malcolm Winfree will stop sifting the hayseeds out of his hair on to the floor of the cloak room of No. 5, a certain person, or persons will be grateful. “I have also been asked to state that if William Cooper will not answer all of the questions in History class, but will leave some for Ida Segletes, she will be grateful. Another statement requested by Francis Brittingham, John Hagan, and Hollis Lowe, is that if Marie Pusey, Frances Phillips, and Estalee Twigg will not talk to each other all the time, thereby leaving time for these three gentlemen to get in a little conversation with them, said gentle¬ men will be gratified. Members of he fifth period 2B History class have requested A. J. Ben¬ jamin not to be so silent, but to say something now and then. “Mr. McIntosh has requested me to state that if certain pupils of his will kindly remember that the stomach does not pump blood to all parts of the body, he will be indebted. “Just before Christmas Curtis Humphreys began to be troubled with spells. When he was not otherwise occupied he was seen to place both hands to the right of his mouth, and wiggle the fingers, to the accompani¬ ment of weird whistling noises. Upon investigation it was found that he had purchased a flute. “And now, in my Final paragraph, I am going to place the faculty where, too often, they come in the estimation of some people—last. I cannot put our debt into words, I can merely tender the thanks of the Sophomore class to Mr. McIntosh, Mr. Carroll, Mrs. Disharoon, Miss Er- wood, Miss Id a Morris, Miss Dryden, Miss Wright, Miss Davis, Miss Lank¬ ford, and Mr. Waller.” The reporter rose thanking Mr. Benjamin. “Do not thank me,” said the writer, “I should thank you, for recalling those days to me.” The reporter noticed a far-away look in his eyes, which were curiously misted, and tactfully slipped away. The novelist did not notice his going, but stood by his desk, gazing at the wall, as if he were looking at some¬ thing far away, and inexpressibly sweet to him. And he was, for he was looking into that mysterious land of memory, where he could live again his days as a student of W. H. S. 84 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 Freshman Class -o- Allen, Betty Andrews, Merna Bailey, Carl Bailey, James Baker, Charles Banks, Betty Elizabeth Banks, Edward Barnes, Helena Bedsworth, Virginia Bennett, Charles Blades, Claude Blades, Marion Bounds, Edna Bounds, Virginia Bounds, Louise Brewington, Frances Brewington, Eloise Brittingham, Elizabeth Brittingham, Vernon Brittingham, William Brown, Katherine Brown, Walter Burbage, Stuart Burroughs, Carrie Lee Burten, Ellen Butler, Lennie Calloway, Lavine Candler, Iva Cannon, Emma Cantwell, Lucille Carey, William Carter, Leon Cathell, Walton Catlin, Irene Chatham, Meredith Cimino, Samuel Clark, Franklin Collins, Merrill Crockett, Naomi Culver, Charles Culver, Norman Culver, Thomas Dallas, George Davis, Gladys Deeg, Norma Dennis, Everett Disharoon, Anna Disharoon, Fredericka Disharoon, Josephine Dorman, William Downing, George Duffy, Norris Dunn, Merle Elderice, Frances Elliott, Clarence Ellis, Florence Elzey, Guy Ennis, Carroll L. Esham, Mabel Esham, Maude Farlowe, Florence Farlowe, Frank Farlowe, Gertude Farlowe, Lottie Farlowe, Stansbury Fields, James Freeman, Maxon Givans, Emily Godwin, Fitzhugh Gordy, Wesley Gravenor, Fulton Green, Hattie Hales, Anna Hall, Thomas Hammond, Allyn Hammond, Edward Hammond, Louise Hardesty, Edward Harrington, Doris Harrington, Elton Heinekin, Louise Heinekin, Marion Henry, Margaret Henry, Sarah Hitch, Virginia Hitchens, Louise Holloway, William Hopkins, George Hotton, Daphne Hudson, Kathleen Hudson, Raymond Humphreys, Beale Humphreys, Elizabeth Insley, Iris Jackson, Robert Jackson, Viola Jenkins, Marvin Jenkins, Marvin L. Johnson, Rodney Jones, Elva Jones, Florence Jones, Graham Jones, Juanita Jones, Minnie Jones, Viola Kelly, Howard Larmore, Dorothy Lecates, Linda Lecates, Franklin Leonard, Agnes Leonard, Margaret Lewis, Nellie Lewis, Winfield Livingston, Evelyn Livingston, Louise Maddox, Catherine Malone, Magaret Matthews, Wallace Mayers, Richard McBriety, Gwynneth McBriety, Marion McCarthey, Alex 86 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 Freshman Class--concluded McDowell, Donald Merrick, Bess Messick, Wallace Mills, Ruth Mitchell, Frank Moore, Helen Moore, Milton Morris, Clarence Morris, Ethel Morris, Mary Louise Morris, Roland Mumford, Hazel Niblet, Sidney Nichols, Louise Oakley, Virginia Oehlrich, Francis Owens, Ralph Parker, Beatrice Parker, Lester Parker, Margaret Parker, Violet Parsons, Audrey Parsons, Fred Parsons, Myrtle Perrin, Anita Phillips, Richard Phippen, Dorothy Powell, Otho Purcell, Catherine Pusey, Ethel Quillen, Purnell Ragains, Perry Rayne, Roy Rayne, Wilson Richardson, Scott Rounds, Charles Rounds, Emily Rounds, Robert Ruark, Marie Ruark, Mary Russell, Margaret Ryall, Alyne Schwartz, Eva Seward, Roland Sheppard, William Shockley, Irene Smith, Bernice Smith, Stanley Smoot, Alexander Spence, George Stephens, Beatrice Tankersley Jessie Taylor, Benjamin Taylor, Lawrence Tilghman, Clifton Tilghman, Jason Tilghman, John Tilghman, Margaret Tilghman, Wilmer Tingle, Adah Trader, Mary Lee Ulman, Harry Walker, Anna Wallace, Inez Waller, Edward Walston, Byard Ward, Jessie Washburn, Edna Watson, Paul Webb, Helen West, Dolly Wh ay land, Howard Whayland, Preston Wheatley, Henry White, Mary White, Mildred White, Miller White, Robert White, Thelma Williams, Iva Williams, Jacquillin Williams, Louise Williams, Melvin Willing, Beula Wilson, Frances Windsor, Nancy Workman, Richard 88 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 Fresh man Class History . — It was a hot sultry day in September and a feeble breeze was blowing as the Freshmen ship set sail on the seas of High School life. I must confess that we were far from being a crew of “sailors bold,” the kind one reads of. In fact we were an extremely frightened group, invariably getting in the wrong rooms and the wrong classes at the wrong time. And then there were the schedules too. We never had such fas¬ cinating things in the various elementary schools from which we had come. It was a common thing to see a Freshman, at the end of one class, plunge his hand quickly into his pocket and bring forth a much crumpled piece of paper on which was written a jumble of room numbers. He would stare at this for a second, then in a moment of inspiration he would dash wildly off to his destination, sometimes getting there and sometimes not. But this confusion was soon over and in a week or two, w r e settled down to the routine of high school life like veterans. And w’hat a time when the first reports came out. We could hardly wait to receive our cards, we went forth trembling and with our hearts doing queer stunts; but then, the first time is always the hardest and after that we were quite self-confident. Some of us made our stage debut in the school play, “Bimbo.” In¬ deed we felt quite important and now we are rather hoping that we’ll be able to be in one next year. We are very proud of our “Freshman Herald,” a paper which we edited while studying newspapers in English. This was our first, at being editors and we liked the job. You know, there is quite a thrill in seeing your own name and articles that you have written, in real print and from the quick sales of the papers, it looks as if there must have been a good many thrills in the Freshman Class. Of course you will understand that our class is only in its infancy, and as yet our history is neither long nor illustrious, but we are trying to wait patiently until our ship will sail safely into the “Port of Gradua¬ tion”, and, we hope, with colors flying. Betty Allen. THE TATLER—192 7 89 Dramatic Club r,f 109 a hJ Sc i °i D r amatic Club, which was organized the last semester £f s beer L functioning this year under the able direction of the fol¬ lowing officers. President Carroll Messick; Vice-President, Kathryn Har¬ ris; Secretary, Maria Thorough good; Treasurer, Alice Mellott. The President graduated at the end of the first semester and the unexpired term was capably filled by the Vice-President. Due to a change in the class schedules during the second semester, the club meetings had to be held more or less irregularly. Because of this very little definite work was accomplished by the Club as a whole but there was individual work. The Club presented at Christmas time a very delightful and whole¬ some comedy entitled “Christmas at Skeeter Corner.” The plav was di¬ rected by Miss Mildred Morris and Miss Ruth Landon Although the Club will lose several competent members this year, we are sure that the activities will be continued by the members during the on¬ coming year. 90 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 The Orchestra -o- The Wicomico “Hi” Orchestra deserves much praise both for the progress it has made during the past year and for its faithfulness in le- gards to practicing. Each Monday afternoon melodious strains ol music float serenely over the building as proof of the ability of the orchestra as a whole and of its instructor, Professor John Hopkins. The class of ’26 took a few of our musicians, but the incoming Freshmen have success¬ fully taken their places and now we have much good material. If, on leaving, our class takes many of the talented members with it, may the next Freshmen class all be musical genii. If you doubt the ability of our orchestra just ask the Parent-Teachers Association and I think that its report will not be uncomplimenary. DIRECTOR: , • Professor John Hopkins FIRST VIOLIN: Althea Krause Henrietta Hopkins Doris Cooper Daphne Hotton William Parsons Wilmer Tilghman Lester Parsons Melvin Williams Lucille Brewington Fred Parsons SECOND VIOLIN: FIRST CORNET: John Tilghman Arthur Humes Wilson Rayne Benjamin Taylor Roland Griffin Wilbur Jones Perry Ragains Wilbur Disharoon E FLAT ALTO SAXOPHONE: Carrol Long C MELODY SAXOPHONE: Harry Ulman TENOR SAXOPHONE: Marion McBriety SECOND CORNET: DRUMS: Jason Tilghman Joseph Wubbold Laurence Dodd Donald McDowell MELLOPHONE: Lewis Dennis VIOLIN CELLO: Clyde Waller 92 THETATLE R—1 9 2 7 Our Post-Graduates -o- This year another course was added to the school curriculum. It was for post-graduates and fitted a boy or girl with a business knowledge, such as is gotten by the Commercials in two years but to be finished by the post-graduates in one. Although the schedule of the eight who came in the fall was very stiff, they have all come through with flying colors. Eight there were in this class but Georgia Adkins had to stop for her health be¬ came very poor, thus leaving seven to get their diplomas if they complete the course before J une. Dorothy Parker has distinguished herself in typewriting. She won the eighty word Silver Pin which was awarded to the Student who sub¬ mits the most accurate transcription written at the rate of eighty words a minute for a period of five minutes. This is “some” accomplishment. Virginia Booth won the Competent Typist Certificate. This certificate is issued to students able to qualify at fifty words or more a minute with not more than five errors for a period of ten minutes. This is a sign of good work on Virginia’s part, for she has studied typing for only four months and made a record of 56 words a minute, with three errors. Mary Louise Powell was one of thirty students who passed a standard¬ ized bookkeeping test with a score of 100%. This test was given 445 high schools and business colleges and papers were submitted from 1046 stu¬ dents. Ma ry Louise is some bookkeeper, people! Carrie Louise Turner, Birdie White, Louise Taylor, and Wilson Lowe complete the number of these seven. All year they have been singing, “We are seven.” They are surely a jolly happy-go-lucky group, but if you ask any of the teachers they will also tell you they are hard workers. Good luck in business is the wish the Seniors express to these girls and boys. 94 THE TATLER—19 2 7 jllutinni Once each year we all shall meet To clasp each other’s hand. We’ll talk to those we meet and greet Another oncoming band. There Jack will meet his school-chum, Kate That long sought girl of his And she will speak of her own mate Then he will mention Liz. The roll will be called and we will find That many tho far away To whom nature has been most kind Have come to grace the day. The evening goes by cn the wings of a dance To music both new and old And each with his friend is given a chance To talk of his dreams of gold. Hand shakes and a fond good-bye To those we love so dear For we were members of Wicomico Hi. And again are once a year. In nineteen hundred one Mrs. G. William Phillips her diploma won And now she shines as a good housewife Brightening the days of Mr. Phillips’ life. In nineteen hundred and three Another young lady from High School did flee Miss Alma Lankford attended college And came to Wicomico Hi to show her knowledge. In nineteen hundred and four Miss May Hill left our High School door Since then she has placed on the ladder of life Those little ones who are ready for strife. In nineteen hundred and five Set out a man with a will to strive Mr. Harry C. Adkins whom you all know Launched out in life and has sure made a show. THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 95 In nineteen hundred and six Graduated a young lady with her future fixed Miss Dora Jones for several years showed her knowledge But now as Mrs. Pratt Phillips we have to acknowledge. In nineteen hundred and eight Mr. Morris was graduated, none too late For with him at the W. B. Tilghman plant We know that its future will never be “We can’t.” In nineteen hundred and ten Miss Ruth Kennerly began to ascend The ladder of life, round by round And now she wears a matrimonial crown. In nineteen hundred and eleven Mr. Franklin Hill graduated at the age of ten and seven Now he is a prominent business man Honoring the public by his helping hand. In nineteen hundred and twelve Graduated Miss Mae Reddish who thought not of hersel For she is determined to make those who pass Be the leaders of their future class. In nineteen hundred and thirteen Reed Hayman graduated with humor so keen Now he holds a position in Uncle Sam’s behalf But all the same he still likes his laugh. In nineteen hundred and fourteen Was graduated a girl of “sweet sixteen” Miss Nettie Morris now works for Turner Brothers And she tends to their business and no others. In nineteen hundred and fifteen Graduated Rex Taylor with morals so clean And in a case he can soon find the flaws For his business is the knowledge of laws. In nineteen hundred and sixteen Miss Stella Ward, an educational fiend Left our High School ever-more Now she holds a prominent position in Baltimore. In nineteen hundred and seventeen Graduated as bright a boy as High School has seen Mr. Lane Holland has since that time Always been in the light of the lime. In nineteen hundred and eighteen Graduated Miss Ruth Dobson who on music was keen Now she is singing her way to fame But she remembers Wicomico Hi, just the same. 96 THETATLE R—1 9 2 7 In nineteen hundred and twenty Rupert Jones graduated with friends a plenty Now he work’s in Salisbury’s largest drug store And he continues to win friends as always before. In nineteen hundred and twenty-one Another High School life was done Miss Isabella Howie now holds down A good position in her home town. In nineteen hundred and twenty-two Another young girl took wings and flew Miss Rosalie Freeney has since graduated from law And she is as smart a lady lawyer as you ever saw. In nineteen hundred and twenty-three Milton Hearne graduated with success’s key Now he is learning the art of accountancy In Philadelphia at the famous Temple University. In nineteen hundred and twenty-four Miss Dorothy Mellott graduated as others before, Now she is attending Western Maryland And holds out to her class mates a beckoning hand In nineteen hundred and twenty-five Graduated Dorothy Morris with humor alive At Temple University she is studying these days Learning the arts and the teachei ' ’s ways. ' basketball © 0 BASEBALL RACK 98 THETATLE R—1 9 2 7 Soccer Team D. Fields, Hearn, Parsons, Brewington, Baker, Dennis, F. Fields, Long, Miciotto, Hurley, Purnell, Parker, Jones A meeting of all boys interested in Soccer was held in the Assembly Room of Wicomico High School shortly after school opened in the fall. Practice was started as soon as possible. Coach Smith, who last year was coach of Nanticoke’s High School soccer and baseball teams, was with us this season. There were about nine players (including substitutes) left from last year’s team. At the first day of practice about forty boys were out to seek first team berths. The P. A. L. again furnished our schedule, which consisted of four Intra-county games, although several games were played with other teams which were not included in the P. A. L. schedule, and which served as practice games. (In order to understand the game thoroughly it is necessary to know that each field goal counted two points and each penalty goal, one point.) On September 25, Hebron journeyed to Salisbury to play W. H. S. This game proved to be an easy game for the homelings who defeated them by a 4-0 score. C. Hearn succeeded in kicking the sphere through the goal, after a thick mix-up in their defending backfield. The other goal was scored by a Hebronite, who accidently kicked the oval through their goal. The second game of the series was with Crisfield High School at Gordy Park. Both teams looked nice. Franklin Fields succeeded in kicking the ball through the goal twice. The game was very interesting and neith- THE TATLER— 19 27 99 er of the teams could have been called the winner until the last whistle blow was sounded. The score stood at 4-2 in favor of W. H. S. Both ot the above games served as practice games, and the winning oi both games depended solely on the kicking of the backfield, and the dribbling of the line. Our first county game was on October 1, at Pittsville. Ground con¬ ditions prevented scoring by either team, although the ball sailed through¬ out the game in the invading territory. On Tuesday, October 5, Wicomico journey to Crisfield for the return game of the season. Our little Italian boy (Miciotto) kicked the ball from the half-back area and scored a goal in the first half of the game. In the second half B. Baker scored the second goal for W. H. S. This game proved to be much more interesting than that played at Salisbury. Their backfield proved to be strong, but was not at all compared with the back- field of W. H. S. This was the day that Parsons used himself as a scoop. The score stood 4-0 in favor of W. H. S. On Friday, October 8, Dolmar invaded Salisbury, and for the first time since last year, our 1925 conquerors faced the conquered. Both , teams fought hard and with the power of their line and the power of our back- field, both teams were somewhat matched. Everything went well until the latter part of the first and second halves, when opportunities were secured to score for the locals, but the hazards were unsuccessfully ac¬ complished. As an assistant coach, David Cortez, a former professional socce- ' player, helped the W. H. S. team for several days. Delmar again on Friday, October 15, proved to be the jinx of W. H. S. “Booters” and the goal in the initial half proved to be the deciding factor in a 2-0 contest which was replete with thrills from the referee’s opening whistle until the end of the game. The win gave Delmar the county championship. Our last game was with Pittsville. This game was an easy one for the locals who could have scored almost at will had they exerted them¬ selves. The line up this year was said by followers of the team to have been somewhat better than their predecessors, the eleven having the best back field in recent years. Back-field: J. “Mussolini” MICIOTTO L. “Reds” HURLEY C. “Punk” BREWINGTON R.H.B. C.H.B. L.H.B. H. “Beans” MESSICK GEORGE PURNELL W. “Walt” PARSONS R.F.B L.F.B. G. Line: F. “Lefty” FIELDS H. “Sleepy” DENNIS C. “Hearny” HEARN L.O.F. L.I.F. C.F. W. “Bill” Baker T. “Mayor” PARKER RIF. R.O.F. Substitutes: CARROLL LONG D. “Divvy” FIELDS R.O.F. F.I.F. WILBUR JONES A. “Dutchv” KRAUSE C.F. L.F.B. 100 THETATLE R—1 9 2 7 Boy’s Basket Ball Team Jones (Coach), D. Fields, Wimbrow, White, Ward, Elliott, F. Fields, Tilghman, Hurley, Brewington, Parsons Summary of the season’s games: Nov. 25—Wicomico High, 19; St. Peter’s Salisbury, 16. Dec. 17—Wicomico High, 32; Laurel High, 12. Dec. 23—Wicomico High, 54; Frankford High, 36. Jan. 7—Wicomico High, 17; Laurel High, 19. Jan. 11—Wicomico High, 19; Seaford High, 21. Jan. 14—Wicomico High, 21; Wesley C. I., 31. Jan. 21—Wicomico High, 22; Beacom’s College, 30. Jan. 29—Wicomico High, 27; Eastlake, 23. Feb. 1—Wicomico High, 33; Laurel High, 35. Feb. 4—Wicomico High, 49; Milford All Stars, 11. Feb. 8—Wicomico High, 58; Crisfield, 14. Feb. 11—Wicomico High School, 24; Beacom’s, 31. Feb. 12—Wicomico High, 39; Eastlake, 37—extra period. Feb. 18—Wicomico High, 42; Milford C. C., 30. Feb. 23—Wicomico High, 22; Wesley, 42. Mar. 1—Wicomico High, 25; Crisfield, 16. Mar. 8—Wicomico High, 32; Frankford, 29. Mar. 9—Wicomico High, 42; Crisfield, 4. Mar. 11—Wicomico High, 24; Hagerstown, 35. Mar. 15—Wicomico High, 22; Seaford High, 21—extra period. Mar. 18—Wicomico High, 23; Elkton, 9. Mar. 25—Wicomico High, 25; Hyattsville High, 49. T H E T A T L E R—1 9 2 7 101 Hail the Del-Mar-Va high school basketball champions for the 1926- 1927 season! The Wicomico “Indians” gained a clear title to the above laurels by eliminating the cream of opposition offered by the three states. Playing the most ambitious schedule ever arranged for a local high school quintet, the Upton Streeters finished the season, which opened on Thanksgiving Day, 1925, and ended March 25, 1926, with the fine record of 18 victories against 9 defeats. In this season’s schedule was included some of the most formidable prep High Schools and independent fives be¬ tween Wilmington and the Virginia Capes and from the mountains of Western Maryland to the shores of the broad Atlantic. Prowess was matched, during the season, with such clubs as: Bea- com’s College, Wilmington, which had the honor of participating in the U. of Pa. Invitation Tourney; Hagerstown High, which in 1926 repre¬ sented Maryland at the National Interscholastic tournament, Wesley Col¬ legiate Institute, Dover; Frankford High, D. I. A. A. winners in our neighboring state of Delaware: Eastlake Presbyterian, Wilmington, a leader in the well-known church loop of that city; the Milford Community Club, Hyattsville High, Maryland State High School runners-up, and others of equal calibre. The squad again was accorded the honor of receiving an invitation to the St. John’s College Invitation tournament, at Annapolis, which it ac¬ cepted and, despite an injury to Capt. “Reds” Hurley, ace of the “Indian” contingent, acquitted itself with credit and at the time of the handicap was leading in the score. Hurley and “Punk” Brewington, star tap-off man, were accorded places on second “Mythical” all-star casts picked by differ¬ ent college athletics authorities. The personnel of this year’s team was as follows: Frank Fields and George Tilghman, forwards; Cairoll Brewington, Jr., center; Lee Hurley and Walton Parsons, guards. Homer White, Jr., played each position dur¬ ing the season, while Larrie Wimbrow alternated between forward and guard. Harlan Elliott was manager of the squad. Each of the seven regulars fitted well into his own particular niche. Evidence that epithet “Indians” was no misnomer is readily furnished in that several games were won by that old fighting spirit with which seem¬ ingly insurmountable leads were overcome. The only two extra five-min¬ ute period conflicts are chalked up to the credit of the Shore Metropolis crew. Fields, Tilghman and Parsons will be lost by graduation but some ex¬ cellent material with which to “carry on” is available from the “Papooses” which this year did not lose a single set-to on the floor. The young red¬ skins scalped Delmar, Delaware High, twice; Crisfield seconds, twice; Pittsville High, Seaford and Frankford Juniors, once each. Members of the squad were: Mgr. James Freeny; David Fields, Edward Ward, Dean Gunby, George Spence, with Mark Cooper, Jr., Herbert Hardesty, Albert Krause, substitutes. Both teams were coached by E. Sheldon Jones, local newspaper man and sports devotee. Mr. Jones, who is an alumnus of the school, gave unstintingly of his time and energy in moulding the two teams and the accomplishments of his squads speak for themselves. The coach is a pro- 102 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 duct of local basketball courts and was a member of the 1923 “Y” five which won the Eastern Shore of Maryland independent title. Fine crowds attended the games at the Armory which was had for both practice and games through the gocd offices of Capt. V. T. Gray, of the National Guard. Points scored by the “Indians” during tho season aggregated 671, while the tribe held adversaries to a total of 551. Individual scorers were as follows: Brewington, 167; Fields, 136; Tilghman, 134; Hurley, 115; Wimbrow, 43; Parsons, 30; White, 29. The team won the laurels of the Eastern Shore of Maryland in tho P. A. L. statewide tournament, but lost cut to Hyattsville, of the V estern Shore. (Frankford, Delaware champs, was twice beaten by Wicomico, the only high school defeat.) In the winning of the Wicomico County title victories were won as follows: Delmar (2); Sharptown (2); Pittsville (1). In view of the fact that many of the schools our boys were pitted against have their own gymnasiums, paid athletic coaches, assemblies for “pep” meetings and the like, the “Tatler” staff regards the achievements of the school’s basketball team as most laudable and to all connected with the sport, which has become our major one, desires to express congratula¬ tions. THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 103 Base Ball Team Back row: Banks, White, Wimbrow, Miciotto, Mahady, (Coach), C. Brewington, Parsons, Hurley, F. Brewington. Front row: Krause, Broughton, Harrington, Purnell, Testa, Colonna, West, Long, Fields. Hail! Baseball is here! The “Indians” had their first work exactly one week before the umpire called out “Play Ball.” This late practice was due to the over run season of basketball. A coach w ' as sought, Mr. James Mahady, a former Eastern Shore Club pitcher, coming to the res¬ cue, doing his duty voluntarily and just for the love of the sport. The P. A. L. again furnished us our schedule in the State-wide Base¬ ball Tournament and it is expected that Wicomico will shine as last year. The Intra-County P. A. L. games can only be played seven innings, accord¬ ing to regulations. Although Wicomico lost by graduation, I. Waller, F. Larmore and T. Ryall, our star pitcher, a few newcomers fill their positions perfectly. Thus far the “Indians” have played three games, two with Pittsville and one with Delmar, Md. At Pittsville, Parsons, White and Hurley com¬ posed the battery. Timely hitting and pitching accounted for this game. In the beginning the “Indians” seemed to be asleep but brightened up in the latter part and scored six runs in the sixth frame. Wicomico won 10-3. Parsons started the game with Delmar, well supported by infielders and outfielders. The “Indians” were the first to score, when Miciotto gobbled a double to center with two on, scoring two runs. This score was maintained until late in the game when Delmar scored three lucky runs on errors. Then immediately Wicomico gained their ability and slapped the ball around the park until six runs were scored. The game ended in an 8-3 score in favor of the “Indians.” With Pittsville, White started the array with fine hurling, but was succeeded by Jones, who couldn’t find the plate. Then Watson, although he is only a Freshman, hurled air-tight ball. 104 THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 April 15 we journeyed to Laurel and a nice and clean game was played, although the “Indians” failed to bring back the “laurels.” De - ficiency in fielding the ball was the loss to Wicomico, while hitting was the sensational part of the game. April 19, Wesley Collegiate Institute play the “Indians” on Wicom¬ ico ground and here another good game should be regarded. Due to the fact that W. C. I. has a pick from all High School graduates, sense and ability of the players will have to be shown in this game . April 25, Laurel plays on Wicomico grounds and a good game is ex¬ pected. Many will be out to cheer for the locals, even the townsmen. The High Schol spirit that Wicomico High School puts forth is very good but cannot be reached to its greatest extent. Because THE TATLER must go to press before the end of the base¬ ball season, all games can not be discussed. The following is the summary of the latter part of 1926 season. Wi¬ comico, after winning the eastern division of Wicomico County, played Mardela, winners of the other division, for county championship. Wicom¬ ico took the first game 13-4, lost the second 6-5 (11 innings), won the last 3-7 and thereby won the championship. The “Indians” journeyed to Pocomoke City to play Crisfield, cham¬ pions of Somerset County, and defeated them 13-9 in their first inter¬ county elimination game . The next game was at Salisbury with Berlin, winners of Worcester County, and Wicomico defeated them 8-4. Our last game was with Cambridge at Hurlock. Here Wicomico met their doom, osing 2-1 in a thrilling nine-inning game. Cambridge afterwards de- eated Fiederick, Western Shore Champs, and thereby won the State LINE-UP 1927: LARRIE WIMBROW, Captain CARROL LONG, Manager Coach: MR. JAMES MAHADY J. MICIOTTO, 3B L. WIMBROW, SS. C. LONG, 2B, J. FREENY, IB. L. HURLEY, C. F. BREWINGTON, LF. F. FIELDS, CF—P. C. BREWINGTON, RF. J. TESTA, RF. H. WHITE, P. G. PURNELL, LF. D. COLONNA, 2B. P. WATSON, P. W. JONES, P. E. WARD, IB. A. KRAUSE, C. W. PARSONS, P. THE TATLER 1927 105 Girl’s Basket Ball Green, Williams, Taylor, Barnes, Henry, Brown (Coach), Loomis, Elzey, Heath, Pollitt, Turner, Livingston Early in November it was announced that the Wicomico “Hi” girls basketball team was to soon begin its training. It was revealed that Miss Harrriet Brown, one time star of Randolph-Macon College, was to be our coach; this pleased us greatly. The first meeting was called and a captain and manager were elected. The group chose Marian Green as manager and Hilda Heath as captain. Active practice began a few days later. A very large and promising group of “Hi” girl athletes appeared at the Parish House for practice. Training rules were announced and the girls “got down to business” for they were determined to make W. H. S. shine. Because of the girls good work “Tag Day,” Mr. Cordrey willingly consented to buy our team suits. Hurray! The first girls’ team in Wicomico High School to have regulation Spalding suits. During the first part of the season things looked rather black for us for Laurel defeated us rather badly, twice. At the game at Laurel we wore our new orange and royal blue suits and they sure were christened with defeat. Slowly we began to improve and finally we began to win games regularly. We were champions of Wicomico County for which the P. A. L. awarded us gold medals. We were not defeated once ' by a team in this county. 106 THE TATLER—1927 The best game of the season was played with Wesley Collegiate In¬ stitute on the Armory Court here. The score was 26-25. The lineup for the season of 1926-27 is: NELLIE MAE TURNER, S. C. ALICE ELZEY, G. NELLIE LOOMIS, G. HELENA BARNES, G. HILDA HEATH, Capt., F. SARAH HENRY, F. DORA TAYLOR, F. IRMA POLLITT, C. MARIAN GREEN, Mgr. GIRL’S BASKET BALL SCHEDULE 1926-27 Wicomico High School, 12, at home; Laurel High School, 43. Wicomico High School, 15, away; Laurel High School, 65. Wicomico High School, 26, away; Delmar High School, 17. Wicomico High School, 22, at home; Delmar High School, 7. Wicomico High School, 25, at home, Md. State Normal, 30. Wicomico High School, 33, at ome; Md. State Normal, 25. Wicomico High School, 24, away; Dover Col. Institute, 32. Wicomico High School, 25, at home; Dover Col. Institute, 26. Wicomico High School, 25, away; Milford Com. Club, 32 . Wicomico High School, 13, at home; Milford Com. Club, 32. Wicomico High School,13, away; Pittsville High School, 11 . Wicomico High School, 25, at home; Pittsville High School, 5. Wicomico High School, 32, away; Hebron High School, 7. Wicomico High School, 33, at home; Hebron High School, 9. THE T ATLER 1927 107 Girl’s Volley Ball Givans, Barnes, Green, Brown (Coach), Holloway, Taylor, Watson, Van Horn, Loomis, Elzey, Turner Much to the disappointment of our school the girls volley ball team was defeated at the Girl’s Winter Carnival. This was probably because they had not practiced enough. However, we were not discouraged but were more determined to win Field Day. As soon as Old Sol’s rays began to warm the earth sufficiently, the volley ball spirit sure broke out. Miss Brown also coached the volley ball and good results were soon gotten. Alice E’zey was selected as manager of the team and Nellie Loomis was elected captaih. After practicing three days a week during the 6th period the team thought it was strong enough to meet an opponent. Delmar was kind enough to play us and we defeated them 34-3. If we continue to improve thusly there seems to be a very good chance of our winning Field Day. The line-up for the season of 1926-27 is: ALICE ELZEY, Mgr. GLADYS VAN HORN NELLIE MAY TURNER HELENA BARNES NELLIE LOOMIS, Capt. LILLIE WATSON HELEN GIVANS IVA WILLIAMS MARION GREEN, Sub. BESSIE BREWINGTON, Sub. THE TATLER—19 27 j4cknowledgement We feel grateful to the Sub ' scribers and Advertisers who have helped make this book pos¬ sible. The Tatler Staff 110 THETATLE R—1 9 2 7 Mrs. Pope—The Hind is a Deer. Bessie B.—Did you say the Hind was a Dear? Mr. Smith—Thelma, name five practical applications of the elasticity of steel in springs. John M.—I know one, Mardela Springs. Miss Lankford—Edward, who was the great Latin writer? Edward Betts—Virgil ? Miss Lankford—Who was the great Italian story teller? Edward—John Miciotto. One day in the midst of a traffic jam, a stuttering policeman was call¬ ed upon to direct them “s-s-stop” came his cry to the passer-by. “I c-can’t s-s-stop” came a response from a driver. Upon this the policeman became angry, and not knowing that the man also stuttered, told him to appear before the Justice of Peace. When the day came the Justice of Peace could not understand the charge, Impersonating an officer. “Well he mocked me for stuttering,” said the policeman. “Did you mock this man,” asked the Judge. N-n-no sir,’’came the response. “Do you stutter all of the time?” he asked again. “N-n-no sir.” “Well when do you stutter?” I o-o-n ly stutter when I’m talkin.” Woodfield—I always wanted big feet when I was small and I sure did get them. Alice E.—Well, you certainly would be funny looking if you didn’t have a large understanding. John M.—Walton, do we have a test in Physics? Walton—Yes. John—What does it cover? Walton—The board. He—What time can I come tomorrow? She—At three o’clock. He—Suppose I come ’fore? She—No, I said at three. Mr. Bozman—(After announcing Parent-Teachers Meeting), Don’t forget to tell your mothers. David Fields—I only have one. Marian—Woodfield, take your coat off and give it to me, I’m cold. Woodfield—I would be shiverous wouldn’t I? 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WHITE LEONARD DRUGS, STATIONERY, OFFICE EQUIPMENT SALISBURY, MARYLAND THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 129 Compliments of — Compliments of — HOLLOWAY COMPANY SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO. 204 East Church St. SALISBURY, MD. SALISBURY, MD. Earl L. Froutt, Mgr. Compliments of — F. A. Grier Sons T. B. LANKFORD Founders and Machinists Sporting Goods Store SALISBURY, MD. SALISBURY, MD. PHONE 205 Mill Street P. S. Shockley Co. H. S. TODD CO. INSURANCE WHOLESALE 404 Fourth Floor Central Bank Biding TOBACCOS Salisbury, Md. SALISBURY, MD. GEO. B. GRAY H. S. Taylor Meat TAILOR Market Suits Steamed, Cleaned and Pressed Meats and Provisions 24 Hour Service S. Division St., near Main Gentlemen’s Suits Altered PHONE 180 125 Main Street SALISBURY, MAkYLAND SALISBURY, MD. THE TATLER—19 27 130 G.E. COMPANY Salisbury, Maryland Compliments of The Salisbury-Wicomico Chamber of Commerce Relievers in better school facilities for Wicomico County The Raymond K. Truitt Insurance Agency Successors to Raymond K. 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The Salisbury National Bank SALISBURY, MARYLAND Turner Brothers Company Distributors 132 THE TATLER-1927 Compliments of — Telephone Salisbury 481 Dorman Smyth Hardware Company — 0— MORRIS MORRIS “the old reliable” PLUMBING and WHOLESALE RETAIL HEATING Hardware for Half A Century 1874 — 1927 Camden Ave., at Bridge SALISBURY, MD. SALISBURY, MD. DRY CLEAN ING DYEING WORK CALLED FOR and DELIVERED Clothes Cleaned, Repaired and Pressed SUITS and OVERCOATS MADE-TO-ORDER C. T. LAYFIELD PHONE 139 Salisbury, Maryland THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 133 Most Essential :0W m l FOOTWEAR W WE SELL IT — Style, Service and W.T. WATSON Satisfaction PHOTOGRAPHER Come in—let us make your Special Equipment for Night Work Feet Happy. KODAK PICTURES FINISHED E. HOMER WHITE Frames Made-to-Order —o— SHOE CO. 125 Main St. PHONE 540 SALISBURY, MD. CHANTRY HOUSE WI L LIA M S Home of the Blue Bird Tea Room —o— GARAGE Facing Court House Square EVERYTHING FOR THE MOTOR -o_ STORAGE Finest Dining Service Complete Stoc of Tires KELLY-SPRINGFIELDS Rooms Perfectly Appointed Rear of Hotel Phone 306 SALISBURY, MARYLAND _ THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 .... — WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES W. F. MESSICK ARE BUILT ICE CO. BUICK WILL BUILD THEM Manufacturers of PURE CRYSTAL ICE Wholesale and Retail Dealers � Nfji Quality and Service Our Motto The Cold Storage A Specialty Salisbury Motor Co. A Money Maker For You ■ -n - • - Storage Capacity 3000 Tons PHONE 611 SALISBURY, MD. PHONE No. 2 THE TOULSON DRUG CO. PRESCRIPTION Compliments of — SPECIALISTS - 0 - DRUGS, GIFTS AND ARCADE STATIONERY - 0 - THEATRE CRAKE ' S ICE CREAM L. W. INSLEY, Mgr. MAIN ST. SALISBURY, MD Make Our Store Your Store THE TATLER—1927 135 fles Qraduation Gift The Hannaman-Burroughs is that which possesses enduring value and which Company constitutes a permanent reminder of the occasion —o— and of the spirit which in¬ spired it. SURVEYING of ALL A Savings Pass Book showing a 4 % Account with the FARMERS AND KINDS MERCHANTS BANK, meets these tests perfect¬ -0- ly. We have an experienced The more it is used the more the owner will think staff of trained Engineers of it and the spirit of the giver. for your work. : : : The —o— Farmers Merchants Bank Times Building Salisbury, Md. SALISBURY, MD. PHONE 1014 LIGHT HEAT POWER h- V Eastern Shore Gas Electric Company ? :■ ... • ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE WIRING motors appliances 136 THE TATLER—1927 BLACK WHITE TAXI CO. 24 HOUR SERVICE TELEPHONE 90 OFFICE WICOMICO HOTEL LEWIS MORGAN Plumbing and Heating CONTRACTOR PHONE 337 SALISBURY, MARYLAND The Tull-Phoebus Chevrolet Sales Co. DOCK STREET Sales CH EVR OLE T Se rvice for Economical Transportation Phone 689 Salisbury, Md THE TATLE R—1 9 2 7 137 Jlbert M. Walls SALISBURY, MD. Representing the Continental American Life Insurance Company Specializes in Business Insurance and Trust Agreements. : : : c he Peninsula Restaurant OPEN DAT and NIGHT ALL SEA FOOD SERVED IN SEASON Phone 1111 MAIN ST. SALISBURY, MD. Compliments of S. Franklyn Woodcock In tempest and■ in sunshine, 365 days a year, RED STAR labors to place at your command an outstanding service in trans ' portation. THE Travel “RED STAR” Way Red Star Motor Coaches, Inc., Phone 594 Salisbury, Md.