William Penn High School - Memories Yearbook (New Castle, DE)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1940 volume:

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G u e I I z n 5 E 4 e i 2 I s i i 5 5 5 E 4 i 5 5 L 1 Little Mouse I saw a little mouse running all about the house, Hoping soon some crumbs to steal, to make himself a hearty meal. He looked before he ventured out to see if pussy is about, If she's not there he'll quickly run to the pantry for some fun. Into the dishes he will creep taking into each a peep. To choose the goodies that are there and scattering crumbs everywhere. BETTY Uuucu Grade 10 Me THERE goes the whistle-It's 3 o'clock again. Another day beginning.-Eat-Work-Eat Work, then to bed to try to sleep. But, thank God, it's for only two more months, thought Joe Clark as he got up and washed his face in cold water. At 5:15 the cells are opened. Then two by two the prisoners, some rough, some tough, and some just plain gangsters file into the messfhall for coffee and hard bread. While the men are eating, I will tell you the story of joe Clark, that's me, you see. I was born on the West Side in the 200th Block. Al' though my pop was always drunk my ma was pretty nice to me. If I came in late, she would always have some food for me and my clothes always looked better than the rest of the gang. But, when I was 14 she died, I guess it was because of hard work and having pop neat her all the time. Gee, I must have thought a lot of her because it was the only time I ever remembered crying. After she died, I got in with a tough gang. We had a leader of course, like all other gangs. I won't tell you his real name because he kicked the bucket two or three years ago. We called him Bessie the Moocher . We did a couple little jobs, like hocking for the bigger guys and stealing a little. It wasn't hard and we got paid. Then the fellows decided they wanted to try something big, like robbing a bank. Yeah, we were going to be better than Dillinger and Al Capone. Sure, we weren't going to get nabbed. But were we? Yes, we got nabbed right as we were jumping in the car. We all got three years, that is all but Ike , he got eleven years for shooting a copper. I know what you're thinking. Did we try to break? Sure, a couple of times, but after being put in solitary confinement for a couple of months I decided to go straight, and did it pay? Sure, for being a good boy, I got only two years and ten months. But all fooling aside, I really think crime doesn't pay and I intend to get on the right road when it is my turn to start over again. C. N. Ross America There is a land between two oceans, 'Tis my country and my home. A land of truth and beauty, Through its states I love to roam. They call this country America, 'Tis the good old U. S. A. There I've pledged my allegiance And from its borders never stray. Many a man had found peace and comfort In this land I have learned to love. With its spreading plains and prairies And the rolling skies above. Every man has the same amount of freedom And can worship his own God. Can talk just as he pleases, Without being chased from this rich sod. America, America, how true to you I'll be! Your skies will always be my shelter For I'll never cross the sea. V1RG1N1A MACMICKING Grade 10 April Showers Hear the rain upon the roof- It sounds like the thump of a horse's hoof Hear it drop and drip, drip, drip, But how good it is for ev'ry tulip! Listen! has it really stopp'd? The petals of the rose have just dropped Look at the other flowers! They have been drooping for many hours. The rain has stopp'd. Puddles lay. The ducks will swim here for many a day: The sun is shining brightlyg 4 A rainbow has come out lightly. ANNA Wscazmowsxi ' Grade 10 'Air lfamuf Q, A .la-W' 53,3 Q ',. OPEN RIVER ' f Continued 1 Larry secured work at the mill as a common laborer for the summer months. It was hard work but at the arrival of winter he had saved two hundred dollars. As Larry finished work the coming of the winter brought him into the open road once more while the other boys enter' cd colleges and other institutions on their way to a career. Larry's future seemed blank. 1 One day while mailing a letter at the Post Oflice for his Mother he noticed a poster telling young men that they were offered the oppor- tunity to be trained as merchant marines. Larry's thoughts strayed back to the open river and almost automatically responded by writ' ing a letter for further information. After re- ceiving a favorable answer he boarded a train to Philadelphia. Larry passed all the qualificaf tions and was soon one of the cadets aboard the United States School Ship Annapolis receiving training as a merchant marine. It wasn't long before the two year course had been completed. He had made a few voyages down the open river into the sea and into some foreign lands with the schooner. As the vessel made its return journey it passed Larry's home' town and he saw the boys playing near the river as he had done not many years ago. When the ship returned to Philadelphia Larry was grad' uated and once again into the world on his own. This time he was qualified to work at the job which had been his life ambition. lt wasn't long before he secured work and sail- ed down the open river into the adventure of the great beyond. This lad worked hard at this work. After many years of hard steady work he had reached the top of the ladder for he was now Captain Tailor and no longer just plain Larry . He had seen lhe seven seas, met people of all nationalities, eiiperienced the roughest of weather, and braved many dangers. Larry had been to Honolulu, Calcutta, Tripoli, Murmanski, Monte' video, Shanghai, Singapore, Dutch Harbor, Pearl Harbor, and hundreds of other foreign ports. His eyes witnessed famine in the far East, thirst in Africa, adventure in South America, experif enccd isolation at the poles, and rejoiced when' ever he returned to America. Captain Larry Tailor had to retire because of old age. His last trip was made in an old vessel which also was to be drydocked when it reached Philadelphia. As the vessel passed the captain's hometown tears of joy rolled down the old man's cheek. Captain Tailor returned to his former home and had a new cabin built next to the river with all the comforts of a mod' ern home but as typical of the sea as it could possibly be. It must have done Captain Tailor heap of good as he watched the children play' ing along the shores of the river, the seagulls in the air, and any number of boats sailing down the Open River into the great beyond. ANGELO D1 GmoLAMo Class of '40 Make-Up The present day is quite different From the past that has gone before Today a girl who would be beautiful Wears creams and makefup galore. Her dresser is all a clutter With bottles and jars thrown about But what they all are used for Ask her to figure out! Naihpolish, rouge, and lipstick All in a bright red hue And when the styles have changed a bit Another shade is due. Her powder and her beauty creams To say nothing of perfume Are quite necessary to obtain That charming girlish plume. Now if nature has provided us With a face which doesn't look quite right just buy a little make-up And re'model it overnight. But when it comes to the young man With his elegance and vim ' Perhaps the girl won't stick to make'up As much as the make-up will stick to him! By ANN PLATT Grade 9 Delusions' of Grandeur Open River LD MISS EVEN-,climbed -slowly up the cracking steps of her tenement house. She, the once famous Lillian Even, had been the toast of New York and Paris and in her days a wonderful actress. Up the stairs she trudged to dream of the tatters of her career. Settling down in a shabby old morris chair she let her mind wander.-Tonight was the preview of her latest show. People were lingering in the lobby, the women in orchids and magnificent furs, the men trim in their dress clothes. The music during intermission finished and the curtain went up on the third act. The actors went through their parts, but none stood out as well as she. The curtain fell and with it a thunder of applause. 4 , 6 H Friends went back stage and with urgent con- gratulations practically carried her out to a wait' ing carriage and on to the latest club. The play was in an uproar. Was not Lillian Even there? She was dancing faster and faster and faster. With this Miss, Even got up and whirled madly around the room with her image ined gown around her. Faster, faster, faster. The pain! That old familiar pain tugging at her breast. Her trembling old hands clutched at it holding it back. Swifter and swifter she whirled. Slowly she sank dead. A picture of forgotten grandeur. LEoNA WRIGHT Achievement If we had power to renew, When boyhood fades, the morning dew Which keeps the bud of youth so fresh. Cleansing the spirit and the flesh, If smiles prevailed and never tears Dimmed the procession of the years, We could not reach, unchecked by strife. , The smallest mountain peak of' life. NICKEY NICHOLS Grade 9 wi OATS! Boats going up the river and boats going down the river. From childhood days Larry Tailor had seen these tramp steamers come and go in the open river. Most of his spare time was spent along the waterfront securf ing nautical knowledge. You would often see Larry rowing a boat or swimming, but most of his spare time was spent watching the steam' ers pass by his town. The figure of this young lad could be seen many times at night in the moonlight as though he 'were a part of the open river. The large steamship would come down the river past Larry's quiet town, around the bend in the channel, fading into infinity as they con' tinued the next hundred miles of river before venturing into the perils of the deep. Larry the open great ad' often dreamed of the ports beyond river and wanted to experience this venture. Could it be Singapore or Shanghai that the very vessel he was looking at might make its next port? The sea often holds its secrets thus that would never be disclosed. Dreams sometimes appear to youth and Larry was no exception to this rule. His dream and ambition was to follow the paths of the sea into foreign lands, working to an officer's position on a vessel, and returning home in his old age to tell of it. The Tailor family moved to a little town in western Pennsylvania in the Morgabella Valley while Larry was still a sophomore in high school. His father worked at a steel mill next to the Morgabella river. This stream was only fifty yards wide and navigated by flat coal barges. These barges had peculiar paddle wheels in the back and sometimes on the sides. They received a cargo of steel or coal and transported it to nearby- towns along the river. Larry's intercst was not subjected to these crafts and this place was hundreds of miles away back in the open river where the tramp steamers navigated into the freedom of the seas past his beautiful hometown. As Larry Tailor graduated from high school anything but gloom presented itself. He had tried ever so hard but work on a tramp steam- ers could not be obtained by an inexperienced worker. Then, with his father's influence, fContinued on next pagej Q A.. p ., 1 s f ff 4 '41 ,L if A '5 :JE - ' N, v'f f 3 -H: V.,- rffzf . aa gg.. ,JT 5 V ' Y. J. R .'f':r. A .1 55 'IF X .. W .f ' i. -'7 J.-. 1 . , , g 1-if M21 .. x. K, -f ,, - V, . P451 . 4,y'.N , K 1 . QQ' f f w. ,..a , . . v 1. 4 - f4...1Sr'. 6 'xvffv' E 'xiii' .' A ,M ..x. '--. . 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The prizes were made possible by the Mary Caroline Lightner Memorial Fund. Miss Carrie Gemmill, Mrs. George Williams, and Mrs. Paul Lawson, Sr., were judges of the sewing. The judges of the luncheons served by the ninth grade girls were Mrs. Chandler Geb- hart, Mrs. Frank Hewlett, and Mrs. Carlisle Tobin. The awards in sewing were: Tenth Grade: First, Elizabeth Blackburn: second, Nancy Ellen Hill, third, Peggy McCaughan. Ninth Grade: First, Betty Hall: second, Eugenia Chaseg third, Marie Hearne. Eighth Grade: First, Barbara Zeiglerg second, Ruth Luntg third, Phyllis Strawbridge. Seventh Grade: First, Evelyn Faulkner: second, Phyllis Alfreeg third, jean Strawbridge. The awards in cooking were: First-Dorothy Proud, Agnes johnson, Eugenia Chase and Irene Gotto. Second-Sarah Lewis, Eleanor Gooden, Louise Ben' dler and Marie Hearne. Third-Dorothy Collins, Anita Wallace, Betty Hall and Grace Babb. The Manual Training prizes are donated by the Trustees of the Commons. The Judges of the work were Mr. Henry Haut, Mr. Donald Banks, and Mr. Bruce Gordon. In the tenth grade the awards were: First, Clarence Everett, second, joseph Gottog third, john Megginsong fourth, Charles Yetterg and honorable mention, Francis Di Pietrapaul and Wesley Dasher. In the ninth grade the awards were: First, Clayton Hewes, assisted by Willard Smith, sec' ond, Charles Willisg third, Willard Smith: fourth, Aldorrino Yaccucig and honorable men' tion, August Inidellini and Edward Camelli. Dr. john Shilling, Assistant State Superintenf dent of Public Instruction, was present and spoke briefly on the opportunities available to both boys and girls in both fields, and the desirability of each boy and girl finishing his or her job. He was introduced by Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Harold C. Whiteside. U63 MAY DAY FESTIVAL fCo1uinueJj The following girls were attendants: 7th Grade-Phyllis Alfree and Charlotte Harrington 8th Grade-Theresa Whitlock and Florence Parker 9th Grade-Amelia Gebhart and Irene Gotto 10th Grade-Betty Mitchell and Josephine Weer llth Grade-Jeannette Clayton and Betty lane White 12th Grade-Margaret Weer and Helen Sullivan The most prominent character in the May Court, of course, was the Queen. The atten- dants entered the auditorium in the procession first. They made a street for the May Queen, King, and Maid of Honor to walk through. Next came the Maid of Honor followed by the King, and last of all came the Queen followed by the Train Bearers. After the King crowned the Queen, the at' tendants danced in her honor. Then the follow- ing program was presented: PROGRAM Reveille ......................... Newell Duncan Dance of the Spring Hours- Dance of Spring Hours D, Stephen, Fifth Grade Titania, Queen of the Fairies, Holds Court Moonlight Revels, based on The Midsummer Night's Dream of Shakespeare Second Grade Spring and Her Attendants, the Sun and the Rain, awaken the Snowdrops, Crocuses and Daffodils Spring Song ................. Mendelssohn Fourth Grade Now is the Month of Maying ............ Morley Chorus Greeting Dance-- Today's the First of May .Swedish Singing Game-Third Grade Occupational Dances- Washing the Clothes ....... Swedish Folk Dance First Grade Shoemaker's Dance.. ....... Danish Folk Dance Second Grade T3ll0f'S Dance ............. ..... S wedish Fourth Grade Reap the Flax .............. ..... S wedish Third Grade Announcement of the Queen's Entrance and the Crowning of the Queen The Dawn of Maytime, from Martha, by Von Flotow Chorus 'r -f CLUBS-. - P -- SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES fContinuedj -. organized a library squad. Some of the meetings were socials. ' ' - V 2 ' The Glee Club had a total of twenty'one' girls. They sang songs of all types. No' officers were elected. Mrs. Challenger played the piano. This club was sponsored by Mr. Smith. . The Stamp Club was organized with eight members and sponsored by Miss Platt. The oificers were: V A b I President .................. '. . . 4 .Thomas Thomas Each week the boys met and worked with their stamp books. ' P 'P ' The Girl Reserves consists of thirtyfeight members. The 'oificers were? ' I President . ........ .'. . . . ...... Eleanor Parker Vice-President . . . . . . . .Josephine Weeri Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ . .Florence Parker Treasurer ........................Helen Thomas On March 29th the Girl Reserves. had a tea. dance to add money to their recreation fund. They have planned a picnic to Riverview Beach on june 1. Miss Starkweather visited them at one of the meetings. The sponsor was MissVLeib. The Automobile Club included girls and boys interested in learning to drive. They had no oificers. Their sponsor was Mr. Roman. Iii' meetingsthey discussed different ways of'driv' ing. Mr. Roman had three men come out to the school and demonstrate the time it takes for stopping a car. This was shown to the entire high school. The club consisted of about forty members. A cooking club for boys was started this year and sponsored by Miss Cramer, the Home Eco' nomics teacher. There were twentyfone boys from the junior and 'iseniolwhigh schbol' who' joined. They learned' to-read recipes and cook different things, some of which were: doughnuts,' cookies, cup cakes, fudge, and chocolate pudding. Remarks heard from the boys and Miss Cramer proved that the club was worth while. The oificers were: President ............. A ............... jack Bane VicefPresident .................. Herman Edwards The Science Club 'was ' sponsored by Mr. Kraemer and was organized by seven boys and one girl. They were a group very much inter- ested in Physics. The officers were: President ............ . ..... .. ...... -. . .john Davis Vice-President .... ..... A rthur Heinel Secretary ....... .... I ames Ellison 1:4 I Continued Q Colonel Berl was also one of the speakers dur' ing the year describing the C. M. T. C. On April 23rd, 30th, and May 7th, the assembly programs were in charge of the following groups: the 7th grade, 12th grade, and ninth grade. At several of these assemblies held during the earlier part of the year various students theme selves gave talks on trips taken by them. A ' CATHAMNE Cmuucx. Home and School Association HE final meeting of the Home and School Association of the William Penn School was held in the school auditorium on Monday eve' ning, May 27, 1940. Miss Frances Rees, the retir' ingpresident had charge of the meeting. The audi' torium was iilled with displays of the Manuel Training work, the Home Economics work, and Commercial work. These displays included typ' ing exhibits under the direction of Mrs. Pearl G. Lancaster and bookkeeping and junior business training work from the classes of Mr. Francis W. Fenton. The halls of the school were covf ered with art work done by the elementary school under the guidance of Miss Elizabeth Jones. The concluding business for the school year was the election of officers and the voting of an award of five dollars to the graduating class. The pennant for the highest percentage of parents present was awarded to the senior class. The following. officers were elected. . J - President....:...'. ..... Mr. I. Ralph Duling Vice'President ....... ...... M rs. John Carrick Secretary ............. ..... M rs. S. B. I. Duncan Treasurer fre'electedj ........ Mrs. Frank Harrington The retiring officers are: President .... ............ ....... M i ss Frances Rees VicefPresident ..... ........ M rs. Edward Platt Secretary ................. Mrs. Margaret Thornton The girls of the Home Economic classes dis' played ltheir dresses, aprons, smocks, and sport clothes. in a fashion show accompanied by Mrs. Edna Challenger on the piano. iContinued. on. next. page? CLUBS fContinuedQ different topics to speak on. They planned to go on a trip to Philadelphia to see a baseball game. Their oilicers are: President, john Carrow, Vice' President, Robert Wilhelme, Secretary and Treasurer, Newell Duncan. The club sponsor was Mr. Lauder. Table tennis, as Ping Pong is sometimes called, has its place in the William Penn High School. While the club does not have any one individual who is exceptionally outstanding in the game, there are many who have attained a noticeable amount of skill. Organized by Mr. Postles, the club is composed of forty members. They elect' ed their oilicers as follows: President, John Dugan, VicefPresident, Agnes Johnson, Secref tary, Betty Ulrich, and Treasurer, Albert Clay' ton. The Hobby Club met each week in the Book' keeping Room under the direction of the follow' ing officers: President, Maryanna Gebhart, Vice' President, Evelyn Faulkner, Secretary, Betty Mitchell, Treasurer, Melvin Sparks. A business meeting was held at the beginning of each meeting of the club and dues were collected. They are expecting to have a social meeting of some sort before the end of the school year. The purpose of this club was to arouse enthusiasm for outside interests which will carry over into the lives of members of the student body after their school life has ended. It is a well known fact that hobbies provide relax' ation from duties in a manner similar to that of vacations from regular jobs. A number of books U43 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Reading. from Left to Right: Harold Hoagland, Charlotte Hop- kins, Reynolds Carrow, and Josephine Weer. Theresa Whitlock, John Maske. Joseph DlFeterlcl, Thomas Leonard. Jack Weer, Betty Davis, Joe Gotto. Robert Stmwbrldge, Jack Weaver, and Amelia Gebhart. Wllllam Proud was absent. on the subject of hobbies were made available for members of the club. Tin craft, leather craft, weaving, making of marionettes, wood carving, soap carving, drawing, knitting, crocheting, and public speaking received attention during the meetings. Several members of the group work' ed on baby quilts for the American Red Cross. The quilts were to be sent abroad in connection with war relief work sponsored by the Red Cross. The club was sponsored by Mrs. Florence Lane. A relatively small, but select, group of boys composed the tumbling club. Tumbling requires a certain amount of skill, body coordination, and grace of movement. The development of these essentials, along with having fun, was the aims of our organization. The club made several pub' lic appearances, and was well received, last year as a part of the annual physical education demonstration, and this year on a program of the Home and School Association. It is the hope that the club may increase in size as interest grows in this line activity. Interest and adequate facilities are essential for successful club work. The oilicers were: President, Aldorrino Yaccuci, VicefPresident, Horace Collin, Secretary, Charles Wallace, Treasurer, William Alfree. It was sponsored by Mr. F. W. Fenton. HE Library club was sponsored by Mrs. Tobin and had as its officers the following people: President .............. .... I. illie May Hurd Vice'Presidcnt .................... Grace Gooding Secretary ........................ Theodore Trala They learned how to take care of the library and fContinued on next pagej lfflllllilfl from 1,1311 In lfiflhl: You-mn MowI'nnl. lhyllis Bennett. Stewart. Dodd Wilheline. .Icanns-tt-: Clayton. Charlotte Hopkins, nnil Elsie acl ,wwf r- f Clubs ORMAL classwork is but one phase of the educational process, in fact, if only class' room activities constituted high school training, the scope of knowledge and experience would be exceedingly narrow. To supplement the daily regular routine of recitation and lecture, organif :ations for discussion of related material have been established. Organized on a democratic basis, with students electing their own oflicers, these clubs, as they have come to be called, help to fullill an objective of education' citizenship. The responsibility and experience obtained through serving in these capacities are invaluable assets to future leaders. Every student can participate in one accord- ing to his desires and ambitions. There are 12 clubs organized to fulfill the varied interests, whether they are literary, musical, scientific, or social. These groups are excellent training ground for CLUB PRESIDENTS li':y11f.' Ink lime. John Dugan, Helen Su 'llnnnas 'l'hoinzis. .lurk Carrow, Wi liann Stewart, and John Davis. student initiative, for development of reliability, and for socialization. Withciut them the school would be lacking in vigor, they are essential to the vitality of the school. Members of the Dancing Club have been intro' duced to several basic dance steps such as the two step, fox step, side step, After having be' come familiar with these steps the club members were given time to put these steps into practice by dancing together. The members have learn' ed to feel more at ease on the dance floor and more free to participate in this activity. The club consisted of 45 members and they have picked the following people as their oihcers: President, Wil' liam Stewartg VicefPresident, Morrill Thornton, Secretary and Treasurer, joseph Thomas. The advisers are Miss Grim and Miss Wright. The I'lifY Club has nine members. The boys have been having discussions on international affairs. Each week the boys were assigned to fContinued on next pagej JUNIOR PLAY Lorelle Melinilt. llownrtl Moore. , l'llolnns l,l'llll1ll'll. lqllllly XVolf. Robert l'oppin. l K lffllllfllfl Top in Bnllom, Left to livnn. lrllizahetll Kee, Lillie May llurcl ' 'arks-r. Mary Annu Gehlmrl 1-ph llilwtmlu1..Ii multi ll ll. -. 5. tiomlon. Virgrinin llolrolnlu-, .Iolun D1- ' ' .answ- Special Assemblies URINC our school ycar wc of thc high school liavc cnjoyctl many intcrcsting and ctlucational asscinhlics in which wc havc hcartl spcakcrs, sccn movics, and listcncd to class cntcrf tainmcnts. Cn January 9th and 30th, February oth, March Srtl, and April loth movies such as Thc Citrus Parade , Motlcrn Sculpturcu, a scrics of movics shown through thc courtesy of thc Ford Motor Company, a movic from Pcnn Statc Collcgc Uptoinctry, Swimming and Lifc Saving havc hccn shown. The following dates, Fchruary 19th, March ith, 19th, and 26th and April 16th hrought us talks from Fathcr Crow' lcy of thc St. ljctcr's Roman Catholic Church, Dr. Williaxiii Cihson of the New Castlc Prcsby' tcrian Church, Rcv. C, Nadal joncs of thc Ncw Castle Mcthodist Church, Rcv. Ccorgc Hanson of thc Ncw Castlc Baptist Church, and Rahhi Hcnry Travcl of thc Tcmplc Bcth Emcth in FLOOD CONTRGLN CAST l.'4'n1lfny1 from Im!! lo Ilffrllif .losophiuv Wm-r. hlIll'y1IlIII'l tim-Ivhzirl Nlvlvin Sparks. lh-ynolils Uzirrow. :im llllllilltl Wliiltcii, Vxfilinington. Un Fchruary 12th Major Clarcncc Short told us ahout Ahraham Lincoln and on Fchruary 22nd Mr. J. C. Mcssncr told us soinc of thc phascs in thc lifc of Ccorgc Wzislif ington. Cornclius Vantlcrhriggcr told us much ahout Holland on january 10th. To illustratc his talk Mr. Vantlcrhriggcr showctl somc slidcs ahout Holland. For ncarly thrcc hours on April 9th, Mr. E. C. Ramscy hcld thc high school asscmhly spcllhound with his talk on 'iThc lntcrnational lVlixfUp In Europcu. His maps, photographs, flags, tlolls, various hooks, and othcr articlcs hclpf cd makc his talk vcry intcrcsting, A safcty demonstration was hcltl on thc high' way ncar thc tlrivc of thc school on March 27th. This illustratcd the varying tlistanccs travclctl whilc thc hraltcs of a car wcrc lacing applicd at clitlicrcnt spcctls, and thc tlistanccs travclcd frozn thc timc of application until thc coinplctc stop. tContinued on Page Forty-Hveb i SENIOR PLAY Iirvralingf from Imff In lxylljflllf Arlliur Ili-incl, Mzil'p::u'i'I Xl'v0r. .los- ' ' - I ' ' ' 'llll l'l'lll 'Q vis, xvll'Q.Z'llllEl Quiprlvy. llililal llvwos. lfllizulwtlu lhillonlgv. Nh-rrill Iwzullvy. Ilormzun From. :xml Virginia Inglc. ' N Q l I'11L1l'.l DLFIKJLJL LVIAI LUUK1 l lfvurling from Left to Right: Fwsr Row: Helen Sullivan. Margaret Weer, Marianna McKnitt, Jack Barnes, Jean Carpenter, Jeannette Clayton, and Betty Jane White. Sl-:cnNn Row: Josephine' Weer. Betty Mitchell, Virginia Quigley. Phyllis Alfree, Mary Lawson, Charlotte Harrington, Jolni Davis, Florence Parker, Amelia Gebhart, Theresa Whitlock, and Irene Gotto. May Day Festival HE annual May Day Festival was held on the ninth and tenth of May with The Dance of the May Hours as the theme. Last year we had such a large attendance that this year there was a different way of presenting our gala event. The elementary school viewed the festival at 12:30 P. M. and the high school at 2:00 P. M. of Thursday afternoon. On Friday evening at 8:00 P. M. the public was invited to see the May Queen and her court. The May Queen, King, and Maid of Honor were elected again this year by the members of the high school, which came out with the follow' ing results: May Queen . . . . . .Mary Lawson King ........... ......... J ohn Davis Maid of Honor .... .... V irginia Quigley Crown Bearer . .... . . . ...... . . . ...... Jack Barnes Train Bearers....-lean Carpenter, Marianna McKnitt MAY QUEEN AND ELEMENTARY COURT Reading from Left in Right: Fmsr Row: Harvey Tressler, Ruth Aim Weer. .laines Dorris. Marizinna M1-Knltt. .lnek Barnes, .lean Carpen- ter. Frank Hewlett, Kay True, Robert Appleby, and Audrey Parker. Sai-uso Row: Mary Gilkey. Joseph Panzer. Georgiannia Davis, Mary Lawson. Monte Ruhle. Elizalieth Sant- lnyer, Joseph Davis, and Louise Baker. The elementary girl attendants were dressed in white dresses and the boys in white trousers and dark coats. They were elected by their fellow classmates, which proved the following results: lst Grade--Audrey Parker and James Dorris 2nd Grade-Ruth Ann Wecr and Robert Appleby Louise Baker and Harvey Tressler 3rd Grade-Kay True and Joseph Davis 4th Grade-Elizabeth Santmyer and Joseph Panzer 7th Grade'-Sue Milliken and Frank Hewlett 6th Grade'-Georgianna Davis and Monte Ruble The high school again elected two girls from each class. After the attendants were elected il meeting was called to choose the color of their gowns. The girls were dressed formally and chose the following colors: 7th Grade- 8th Grade- 9th Grade- 10th Grade- 11th Grade- 12th Grade Yellow Blue Peach Green Pink Lavender 4Continued on Page Forty-sixl National Honor Society A chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in our school during the school year 193667. Although this group has not been a very active one it is felt by the students and teachers that election to this Society is an honor that should be accorded deserving students. The members of this group are elected by the teachers upon the basis of leadership, scholar' ship, school service, and similar outstanding traits. A fourfyear average of 85.5 must be attained in the academic subjects. Membership to this organization is lifetime. The students who were elected this year are: Seniors, Richard Hoots, Virginia Ingle, Eliza' beth Rutledge, Marjorie Hearne, and Mildred Strawbridge. Juniors: Jeanette Clayton, Char' lotte Hopkins, and Joseph Yaccucci. Two post' graduate students, Elizabeth Kee and Jack Car' row, are members who were elected during their Senior year. ELIZABETH KEE Student Council UR Student Council, operating as an extra curricular organization, has completed an' other successful year, making the eighth consecuf tive term of student government within the school. The organization carried out numerous activities, dealing with both the social and schol' astic life of the student body. The council participated in the Armistice cele' bration, the president of the council delivering the address of welcome. Many dances were held throughout the year, obtaining funds for various worthy causes. The citizenship, scholastic, and attendance rolls were compiled and published, as carried on previously. Clean-Up Week worked very successfully. Many new plans were worked out during the year. For instance, a Lost and Found Bureau, benefitting the school, came into existence. The Council, working with the administration, was instrumental in obtaining the new MagnafVox which is undoubtedly a valuable asset to the school in general. A new Athletic Association was reorganized, combining both the girls' and boys' organizations of last year into one central i401 body. It is hoped that this association will emerge as a strong, active organization. Another achievement was the adoption of a new club program. This program brought instant cooperation on the part of the student body, having been recognized as a very valuable aid. The council entertained the New Castle County Student Council Association, both a social affair and a business meeting. BILL PHILLIPS Staff Conference EIGHTEEN members of the staff of the Oili- cial publication of the William Penn School, THE PENN QUILL, attended the annual Middle States Scholastic Press Association's press confer' ence, on Saturday, March 2, 1940 at Beacom Col' lege in Wilmington. The members attending were: John Davis, student chairman of the meet- ing on Magazines and Yearbooks, Herman From, Joseph Di Feterici, Angelo Di Girolamo, William Phillips, Vance Mitchell, Merrill Bradley, com' mentator in Sports meetingg Richard Hoots, commentator in Editors' meeting, Elizabeth Rut' ledge, a secretary of one of the groupsg Jeanette Proud, also a secretary, Virginia Quigley, Mar' garet Weer, Hilda Hewes, Virginia Holcomb, Elizabeth Kee, Nancy Ellen Hill, Josephine Weer, Jack Hopkins, Audrey Case, Charlotte Hopkins and Ruth Proud. The group was ac' companied by Mrs. Marian K. Tobin, faculty adviser of TI-IE PENN QUILL who acted as hostess at the luncheon held at St. Paul's Church folf lowing the press meetings and also was a com' mentator at the meeting of faculty advisers of publications. HONOR SOCIETY Ifrurliny from Left to lfight: Clinrlnlle Hopkins. Mililrerl Stranvhriilge. lillizzilrelli Rul- leilzv. .ls-:innette Clayton. Rielinrxl lloots. .lui-k Cnrrow, Elizabetll Kee, Marjorie Hearne, and Joseph YRICUCCI. Calendar of Events Sept. 6 Opening of school. We met our new su' perintendent for the first time. Sept. 30 Dance sponsored by the A. A. A. Oct. 'S First pep fest. Oct. 6 Pep fest. First football game. School colors day. Dance, recordings. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Ian. Ian. Ian. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Mar, Mar. Mar. Mar. April ll 13 17 24 25 3 9 22 27 l 7 13 19 20 22 3 5 19 23 27 8 2 4f8 15 27 28 4 Senior boys and members of football squad attended meeting of the New Castle Alumni Association ol the University of Delaware. Dance, recordings. Hobby Day. Concert by W. P. A. orchestra. Hallowe'en Dance. Used the new Magna' Vox for the nrst time. Dance, recordings. Torch parade. Thanksgiving vacation begins. Thanksgiving vacation ends. Dance sponsored by the juniors. Delaware Day. Senior Play. Eastern Star Banquet. Christmas Dance. Christmas parties in home rooms. Dismissal for Christmas vacation. School reopens. Tea dance sponsored by the Student Coun' cil. Old Timers' Baseball Banquet. Senior party. Roller skating party at Deemer's Beach sponsored by Juniors. Alumni basketball games, dance. M. S. S. P. A. Conference. Clean'up Week. Penn Quill Dance. Safety Demonstration. junior movie. Junior girls' dance. 25 26 May 2,3,4 Washington Trip for the Seniors. May 9flO May Day. April April Matinee of the Iunior Play. Junior Play. May 15' Dance sponsored by Student Council. May 17 Chemistry Show. Events scheduled to take place after this issue goes to press. May 24'31 Senior exams. May 31 junior Prom. June 2 Baccalaureate sermon at Immanuel Church. June 4 Senior Farewell Dance. Iune 7 Commencement. STUDENT COUNCIL lffillllllfl from Imfl In Ifiyhl: :ilawl-Ili: .Ianni-s Quigrloy, Auilrey Fuse. 'I'ri-asurs'r: William Phillips. vlvt'-l'l'L'SlIl0lllZ Angelo IliGii'nl:lnio. l'rt-sixlenl: .l0'Illll0llL' Clayton. Seuref tary: lit-ynolils Cnrrnw. :mil llelen Sullivan. STKNIIINIJI XVilli'iin Rossi-ll. xvlllllllll Slewarl. zhllllt' l'l:lH. lllllll liunt. live' lyn l+':iulkner. .Inst-pliine Wes-r. and lilizallietli liulleilgre. Nurinan Milliken was absent. I 391 i , - .4 A 1 -,f Y , , 1 - s A -- -.J NL x ,, r, r .fy-wi gs, .1 ,V 4 , 4. 1'- g Q,-I' .: f .I WU V, 1 , :U .W , . Q V .Tv . ,S ., .-'35, 1,...L wk' 15 HQ n. M , . v . F . , ' i ' 'Q 4 X Y . Y f' W 4 1 ,, x'. -,ff , '. .v 1, - . -K w1++ ' .v ww' -. -' ' - '5.g.x,, -Q ',, .fs A., ,V 1 v A fa '.4 RQ Svrvbif f W .1 a -uf .5 9.1-, ' R . - .,., f- fl. H 4' wi.: M ' vw fj.. . , ,Act pa I - -:ry ,n ., 9.1 NYY. ,.,, ,,.. ,. q .,. M - .1 .1 2 V- - J. T .L , ,Q .A ,X -I. fur. , .' -4 ' X 17 M i ' W .- -1. ,' V -Q, 5,-Q 'P-ef: V .- ' ' 2-V .nut A: gif ' rfb-' rug, 5 bi.: fr. I ' F, . 'J Q:-1. as ,. ,-1 . V f n 1 I 'V JJ-YT u ',.,, ,Q . , fly- AH Vs 1 wi ffl' . , MJ, X A. -.. -.N H.. . , , ,,. .,. fs fi.. 4-'S f , v 2. J +.., f-Ar . L.-.' Q 'Q .vm W 14... ,.,-x34H-.. :Fl-1.-. , N ' ' rv. A - Q e ...,. 4, 5 N 1 fixif' 1 ,, ,V W . xv 1 'ivy' avg u '51, V. , , . '! .- . , ' ' N .M Qflfx fd Ti . +, Kp,,,1'1Vzv.,- :f,1,,,. x . 'L -5 1 ,..., . x.,'s 2 A v 1 1- . ,i,fx,-,fgaa f Wi? .4 ' wwf' -V ' 14. Lg,-. S .M X.,,.':w. 1. e-f,..v 5 ' -I wr ng -.o' -'Q mf' , x gm, - -Q55-5 . ., 'M Liixrfrxis .1 .., ' ,1,.JjY. AYYA4 'YH Q, ACTIVITIES M 1 FOOTBALL, 1939 I Continued Q lost by five points. Our final game was played three weeks later with hardly any practice, against last year's Varsity, who were without a The fast and shifty team of Delaware City was opposed next. Although every one who saw the game agrees that New Castle passers should have been victorious, the outcome of the contest was a scoreless tie. The final game of the season was played against Newark where New Castle was defeated by a score of 19-O. Had it not been for the limited number of reserves New Castle carried, the score might have been differ- ent. Our boys had taken a steady bumping all season and I think that was largely the cause for the loss of the last game. Those boys who will receive varsity letters this year for football are-jack Bane, Robert Strawbridge, Jack Free' bery, joseph Thomas, john Davis, Joseph di Fetf erici, Francis Di Pietrapaul, William Proud, Pas' qual Camponelli, Alfred Castiglione, Dodd Wil- helm, jack Weer, john Burris, Arthur Heinel, and john Maske. BOYS' BASKETBALL, 1940 I Continued Q doubt one of the best teams in the state. This game was played to raise funds for the Battery Park. We won by a score of 41 f 23. The following will receive letters for basket' hall: Bill Proud, johnny Russell, Jack Bane, jiggs jones, jack Carrow, Tom Leonard, Tim Steele, and Doc Bradley, Mgr. Doc BRADLEY The Athletic Association HIS year marks the revival of a single athf lctic association, combining both girls' and boys' athletics. Members of the student body felt that a single organization might be more effective in sponsoring a school athletic program, than our previous plan of separate boys' and girls' departments. The purpose of the new organization is to render service to the school with which it is aiiiliated, and to promote a high type of athletic endeavor which will lead to good sportsmanship. In order that the executive body of the assof eiation be as representative as conveniently posf sible, two students were elected from each grade 17, S, 9, 10, 11, IZQ, in addition to the oiiiecs of president, vicefpresident, secretary, and treasf urer. Those officers serving for the year 1939f40 WCfCi President ...... ....... A rthur Heinel Vice'President . . . .... Reynolds Carrow Secretary ..... .... I oseph diFetcrici Treasurer .......................... john Maske Miss Verna D. Leib and Mr. Francis W. Fenton were sponsors of the organization. A constitution is now under consideration and with the beginning of school in September 1940, the committee hopes to have it completed for Hnal approval. It will provide for a spring election of officers for the ensuing school year, among other regulatory provisions. It is hoped that all members of our student body will back our association 100 per cent in 1940. BOYS' BASKETBALL R rl' f' ll Left to Right: elgllmiiirg liiniv: Jack Currow. Dodd Wllhellne. William Proud, John Jones. , ll, J 1 ll YIllllt'l'1. John Russo o. ep i ' SECOND Row: Merrill Bradley, Man- ager: 'Thomas Le o n an rd. iMelvm Sparks. .hiek Bnne, James snnvely. Robert Slrnwhridge. John Maske. MI'- John C. Roman. Couch. 'l'Hmn Row: Rodney Steele. Reyna olds Carrow, I-'rnneis Di Pietrnpnul. Newell Duncan. i361 , GIRLS' BASKETBALL Rvnrling from Left io Right: FRONT Row: Lena VEIIIIICU1, Ellen Johnson, and Margaret Proud. Snvosn I-tow: Jeannette Clayton, and Elizabeth Rutledge. 'l'nmn Row: Ruth Proud. Margaret Weer, Grace Gooding. Jeanette Proud. and Charlotte Hopkins. l.As1' Row: Gladys Gooden, Manager: Josephine Weer. and Mary Lawson, Manager. Varsity Basketball Season 1940 Although our basketball season this year was somewhat a heartfbreaker compared with pref vious years, we had a fair season. Despite the fact we had such veterans as Bane, Proud, jones and Maske back, we lost twelve games and won eight. Our first two games were away on strange eourtsg the first with the powerful Smyrna team, and the second with Dover. We lost these two games. The next week we made a rebound by winning two games, one with Arehmere and the next a close one with Newark. We lost the next game with Claymont, but returned this by a easy victory with Ferris Industrial. The Penn passers topped the month of January by outfscorf ing Delaware City. The team started off in February by losing the next three games, The first with Arehmere, the second with the Wilmington High Red Devils , and the third with Delaware City. The week after was a happy oneg for we beat Newark and gained a revenge with Dover. The next game was lost to the powerful Brown Vocational, but we made up for this by beating the Conrad Red Skins . We dropped the next five, losing BOYS' BASKETBALL Reading from Left to Right: .lolni Jones, William Proud, Thomas Leonard, John Rus- sell, Jaek Carrow, and John Bane. a close one with St. Andrews followed by de' feats from Smyrna, Claymont, Conrad, and the Varsity Basketball Schedule 1940 Scores January Wm. Penn Opp, 5' Smyrna . . . . 23 34 12 Dover . . . . . 24 28 17 Archmcre . . . . 48 30 19 Newark ....... . . 24 23 23 Claymont ....... . . 21 25 26 Ferris Industrial . . . . . 72 30 31 Delaware City . . . . . 25' 14 February 6 Archmerc ....... . . 27 31 7 Wilmington High . . . . 27 51 9 Delaware City . . . . . 27 27 13 Newark ....... . . 30 16 16 Dover ........... . . 26 22 20 Brown Vocational ..... 19 39 22 Conrad ......... . . 27 26 27 St. Andrew's . . . . 35 36 29 Smyrna .... March 1 Claymont . . . 5' Conrad . . . . . 21 43 8 Alumni ...... . . 27 31 29 1939 Varsity ..... .. 41 23 Total of 20 games. 8 victories, 12 defeats. hard fought game with Alumni. The Alumni game was one of the best games of the season be' ing played against experienced ball players. We fContinued on next pagej E353 l i GIRLS' HOCKEY Reading from Left to Right: l-'JR'-M Li' L V 'HlnTl noxr ou. ary iwson, ena nnucci, ee mmas. Ssconn Row: Gladys Gooden, Virginia Holcomb, Ruth Proud, Elizabeth Rutledge. Jeannette Proud. Tnmn Row: Helen Sullivan. Josephine Weer, Anna Wegryznowski, Charlotte Hopkins, Elsie Top- pin, Phyllis Bennett. Fovlrri-i Row: Grace Gooding, Peggy Weer. and Miss Verna Leib, Coach. Girls' Sports No longer is the fair high school maiden conf tent to spend all time in intellectual endeavor or amorous display in the study hall, for she has of late been emancipated and now engages in many of the forms of physical activity previously en' joyed only by the reputedly stronger sex. Naturally she lays no claim to renown on the gridiron or the diamond, but she does indulge in many of those less strenuous activities which are designed to provide an opportunity for the betterment of her physical development. Each day the athletic held and gymnasium are scenes of sports. Ping-pong, basketball, hockey, dancing, and tennis are provided. From this it is plainly evident that the school is attempting to provide those activities from which will be derived a full development of the high school girl physically, as well as mentally and socially. Hockey The tentative hockey schedule for the 1940 Scovcs Wm. Perm Opp. Oct. Friends .... Away 0 5 Oct. Sunny Hill . Away 4 2 Oct. Mrs. Tatnall's Home 1 O Oct. Middletown .... Away Canceled Nov Tower.Hill . Away O 5' Nov. Middletown Home 2 . 4 Nov Oxford .... Home 0 0 Nov. A. I. duPont Home 1 4 The players on the girls' hockey team of 1939 were as follows: Margaret Weer . . Jeannette Proud . . Grace Gooding . . Gladys Gooden . . Verla Parker ...... Elizabeth Rutledge Virginia Holcomb Mary Lawson ...... Ruth Proud ....... Betty Jane White Charlotte Hopkins Lorelle McKnitt Elsie Toppin ...... Lena Vannucci . ......... ..... ...- 1... ..- ... .- . Left Fullback . Right Fullback Center Halfback Left Fullback Right Fullback Goal Keeper Left Halfback Right Inner Right Wing Left Wing Right Halfback . . Left Inner . . . .Left Inner . . . Center Forward season is as follows: Oct. 1 ............ Middletown . . . . . . Away Oct. 10 ............ A, I. duPont .... . . .Away Oct. 24 .... . . . .Middletown . . . . . .Home Oct. 30 ............ Oxford ....... . . .Away Nov. 5' ............ A. I. duPont ........... Home The schedule for the 1939 season with the scores is: i341 The girls' hockey team was opposed by more experienced players. When the girls played and lost the games they were all good sports about it, We feel sure that the team of '40 will gain by their previous experiences and have a more suc' cessful season. JEANETTE AND RUTH PROUD KW? FOOTBALL TEAM Iiiflllifllfl from Lrff lu High!! l-'iioxr Row: .lack Weer, William Proud, Jack Bane, Josephi DiFeterit'i. John Davis, Arthur Heinel, and Joseph 'l'lioinais. Smeoxn Row: Rielmrd Lester, James Snavely, Dodd Wilhelme. Fralieis Di Pietrapaul, Robert Straw- hriilire. und .lurk Freehury. 'l'nmn Row: Jack Hopkins, Put Ciunponelli, Alfred Castiglione. John Russell, .lohn Megginson, and .laines Quigley. I-'orivri-i Row: Newell Duncan. Assistant MRIIZIRCTI Buford Cline: Coach, Mr. F. W. Fenton: Robert Stewart, iuilllZlK0l'I and Assistant Coach, Mr. J. A. Lauder. Football Schedule, 1940 October ll A. I. duPont ................. Away October 18 Georgetown ....... .... H ome October 25 Claymont ........... .... A way November 1 Delmar High School. . . .... Away November 8 Wilmington Friends . . .... Away November li Newark ............. .... H ome November 21 Delaware City .............. Away tThanksgiving Dayj Side Kicks and Pop Flys Football, 1939 By JOHN Buiuus Scores 1939 We They Oct. 6+Friends' School . . Home 18 12 Oct. 13-Conrad ...... . Away 0 24 Oct. 20-Georgetown .. . Away 6 6 Oct. 27---Claymont .... . Home 20 0 Nov. 3--Dover .......... Away 7 0 Nov. lil-Delaware City .. . Home O 0 Nov. 17--Newark ........ Away O 19 Three wins, two losses and two ties. William Penn's football team of the year thirtyfnine had what most thought to be a highly successful season in comparison with the records made by teams in previous years. Out of seven games, they won three, tied two and lost two. William Penn was victorious in the opener, win' ning by a score of 18-12 over Friends' School, al' though they had not hit their stride yet. They had little trouble handling the Quaker boys. The second game of the season was played against Conrad and the circumstances were against Castillians. With four of their men out, the New Castle team went over and played their hearts out, but a much heavier team and numerf ous reserves sent the home team down to defeat by a score of 24fO. On the rebound from this defeat the William Penn boys went down the State and held the heavier Georgetown Golden Knights to a tie of 6-6. The game against Claymont showed just what the Castillians were made of when they ran rough shod over the Blue Jersies all afternoon to take the game for a score of 20 to O. The great' est thrill of all came on the afternoon that our boys opposed the heavy Dover team. Dover, who had been undefeated for two seasons, out' weighed our boys about twentyffive pounds per man. From the opening whistle the Dover team was bottled up. When reaching the 20-yard mark the Dover team met a brick wall that re' fused to move. The outcome of the game came when New Castle received a long waited for break, which resulted in a touchdown. This was followed by an extra point. The boys came home with the Dover scalps by a score of 7fO. tC0ntinued on Page Thirty-six? BASEBALL, 1940 f Continued Q The team, this year, looks very promising. The pitching staff this year includes such hurlers as: Jack Bane, 'Joe DiFeterici, Paul Ryan, and Paul Kempske. Behind the plate we End Rodney Steele and Richard Lester catching. Herman From has no trouble holding down Hrst and Bill Proud takes care of second. Both of these are last year's veterans. On third we find Jack Car- row and Ed Camelli. Ben Stansky takes care of short stop. In the outfield we ind Alfred Castiglione, John Davis, Clarence Everett, and Reynolds Carrow. Fred Geisman is doing a very ine job of managing the team. We wish the team success and hope they have a good season. BAYARD BENDLER, '42 Varsity Girls' Basketball The girls' varsity basketball team of the William Penn High School started their season by being defeated at Tower Hill. They ended the season by playing the Alumni. We are sorry to announce that the girls only won one game out of eleven and that with the All Stars team of New Castle consisting of Ann Newlove, Betty Howard, Josephine Moore, Elizabeth Kee, Elizabeth Harrington, Mary Thomas, and Rhoda Yetter. These girls were the same who also played with the Alumnae with the addition of Elizabeth Smith. The girls always played the games fair and sports likeg if they lost the game or not they always came off the floor with a smile on their faces. The following forwards who made the points for the games were, Ellen Johnson, Margaret Proud, Jeanette Clayton, Peggy Weer, Jean' ette Proud, and Charlotte Hopkins. All of the forwards deserve credit for their playing. The following guards also made a ine showing: Grace Gooding, Ruth Proud, Josephine Weer, and Elizabeth Rutledge. Coach Verna Lieb says: Someone has to lose as well as win, and there is a much better season ahead. All the players deserve praise for their cofoperation and sportsmanship. mi Seniorlites In Sports THROUGHOUT the school year senior boys have held their banners high above their heads for their attainments in the various sports. A new inspiration came with each sport, espec- ially with football. This great fall game opened with plenty of spirit and with many of the regu- lar players back. On the line we had Jack Bane at left end who certainly made an improv- ed showing this yearg at right guard Joe Di' Feterici who captured this same post on the All State , right tackle Johnny Davis, another All State selection, Jack Weer played quite a bit of right end, while Johnny Burris substi' tuded for guard and tackle, and Joe Thomas played center. In the backfield our little spark plug Bill Proud called the signals. Art Heinel, fleetffooted left half, skirted the ends with Johnny Maske assisting at right half. As football faded in the background, the fast and enjoyable game of basketball took the review' ing stand. Jack Bane a veteran of many years on the hardwood, played at center. Bill Proud at forward, Maske at guard, and Johnny Jones at guard. Baseball came into our athletic curriculum in a belated manner. Although we haven't the best team we had a good one. Herm From, the big man from Hamilton Park, played lots of Hrst base. Proud dominated the second bag, Bane entertained on the mound, and Hawkeye Ryan caught those spherical flies in left field, occasion' ally doing a good pitching job. J. W. DAVIS, '40 . . ,:,.: i l : rp I .g is -xg? A-sf .ll Vg Qs sz 'A ff I' use ,ww B i I I BASEBALL Reading from Left to Right: Finsr Row: John Carrow, Clarence Everett, Benjamin Stansky. Paul Kempske, William Proud, and Edward Cumelli. SECOND Row: Rodney Steele, John Bane, Paul Ryan, and Herman From. Phygiqal Educatign gf William Penn School Baseball , , SCHEDULE 1940 William Penn School April Fri. 12 Newark ......... ..... H ome In a high school, health, physical growth, and development are stressed. It is a foregone conf clusion that every possible sport is desired on the program of extracurricular activities. Wil' liam, Penn lacks very few. Although there is a feeling that an intra' mural program would be more feasible than the extensive participation in competition which exists at present, the fact remains that William Penn does enter very successfully into the sports. The school has won wide recognition as a serious contender for athletic honors, and its teams are rapidly gaining ai reputation for sports' manship opposition. The football team this year had a successful season and two members were placed on the AllfState Team. Teams, past and present have struggled, lost, and won on the playing field to build a tradition that future William Penn athletes are expected to uphold. U11 Tues 16 Delaware City ..... .....Home Fri. 19 Brown Vocational . . . ..... Home Tues 23 Archmere ........ . . .Away Fri. 26 Claymont ....... . . .Away Tues 30 Newark . . . . .Away May Fri. 3 Salesianum ................... Home Tues 7 Wilmington High School ........ Away Fri. 10 Smyrna ................. . . .Home Tues 14 Claymont .......... . . .Home Fri. 17 Brown Vocational . . . . . .Away Tues 21 Dover ........... . . .Away Wed. 22 Newark . . . ..... Home Fri. 24 Open Tues 28 Archmere ..... ..... H ome Fri. 31 Delaware City ........ ...Away Baseball, 1940 The baseball squad headed by Coach John Roman, was to have played its first game on Fri' day, April 12, with Newark, at the home dia' mond. Due to bad weather conditions the game could not be played. ' CConcluded on next pagej 5 , , , Af' ' ' fi' fi Q1 V-: , J . ,fa .af K' Ju' '4:f...x sf -' HY I ' 1 xr. 'I uf-f - : . ,I 343, I . , 5 , .X el ' ' -H. ' . ,V TIM 7-if 4 f' .W .. . ' ' 'f -gw vi, - f ,---gg54q53fg51gm Af .-:f W . .' ,.,.,,,,.,M,. , , 'I QQ.-,b 1. L , I km,-1, . qzv1'A . ve- .-4.1, - l,xg,7 , . , - '- ' ' 930- L.'7 , . Q-,. .LAWM ,L 4, . ! u ., M , . ' 1 , ,, . 1: V L Y ,1,m5Q,:' . R - f X. , ,.-W..---LZ., 4,,A ,wnx V X . .1 . - f f i . 1 .,' .N x J ,q,,, . fQv.,,. 9 . 1 Y, ,X , 1. 'Q . I , 2 v ,, iqk f L .Q If ' '1 i .W SJ. r , ,l,biT.,.,,4 t .L LW- .Rf . Q a 1 .t , ,M -. W V A .1 I , Y , W fs, '3J!h.,.n B' . C l K WW! .WL- .QSM rg SN Q GYGYC CBQQHQTS X .J EIGHTH GRADE USISUZUZIZISIELS SEVENTH GRADE U73 M Wi? JUNIOR HISTORY f Continued 1 The committees for the Prom were as follows: Orchestra-Dodd Wilhelm, Phyllis Bennett, Howard Moore, Charlotte Hopkins, Jeanette Clayton. Programs and Invitations--Ruth Proud, Rodney Steele, Betty White, Clifford Sparks, Jack Carrow, Emily Wolfe, Lena Vannucci, Dorothy Jones, Edna Cannon. Decorations-Norma Nowland, Elsie Toppin, Dor' othy Steele, Lena Vannucci, Audrey Case, Thomas Leonard, Pat Camponelli, Lorell McKnitt, Francis Di' Peterpaul, Catherine Buchanan, Robert Wilhelm, Jack Freebury. Peek-A-Boo ELL, sir, friends, here's the old snooper back to give the waiting public all the inside dope in the recent affairs at dear old William Penn. Here goes -- Love has finally come to Noz . Could it be justina, Fred? Henri and Lil finally got together, com' ing home from Washington. We were rooting for you, Herm . Why has Rod S. walked down by the 6th Street Corner so often? MifMi ? Since Aub has graduated, who is the jersey fellow seen with Lorell ? What Junior boy waits for a certain Senior girl to walk to school every noon? How about it Thelma ? Why does Jack C. hang his head when the Ninth Grade Glamour Girl , Anita walks by? What Junior boy is regularly chased by Mr. Smith, from the 10th grade girls' home room? A Lover is Blue in the 9th grade girls. Conf sult Eleanor G. People are looking at Gladys G. and Paul R.. and saying, Quote Hmmmm unquote. Mame , is the little blonde sophomore boy really bashful? The girls from grades 11 to 7 now feel that they may have a chance at the girls' room mirror next year now that Quig, Sully, and Ginai' are graduating. This columnist notices Betty W. at Deemers Rink often lately. B. R.? Could be! , The student council has one mark on the credit side of the ledger. The romance of Bill and Casey was fostered there! U61 The mailmen have complained about Bill P., the Shiek. Letters and postcards from May and Bordentown have given them all sore backs. Why does Edna go to Georges ? Could it be J. R.? It has reached our ears that Dot S. asked Reynolds to prom with her. He can't dance. What a pity. Why does Norma's heart time a Maryland car passes? That old Stick in the mud, Ott and his gal Lib celebrated their first 13th. Congratulations. Several items have been Greasespot , but he is so slippery, we can't keep track of him. Which brings your snooper to a point. Here's hoping that next year's seniors are not so fickle as these. They change so fast that we are dizzy from rewriting this column. What happened to Babe and Louie ? Now Snake , you just leave Mary alone, Johnnie is gonna be mad at you! Dot P. is sporting a locket. From Earl B.? We wonder! Who got a rabbit from Babbit ? Those two old navigators, Johnnie and jenny are still going under a full head of steam! Orvie found two old friends in Washington. Mackbeth is pickin 'em young. Or how old is Frances , Vee ? Who said Gentlemen prefer blondes ? skip a beat, every anniversary May contributed about ALUMNI NEWS f Continued 1 Edith Evans, '39, is a student nurse at the Delaware Hospital. Bud Gebhart, '39, is now attending Peeks- kill Military Academy at Peekskill, New York. Bud is quite an outstanding athlete at the Academy. Mr. and Mrs. Earl jarrel are receiving con' gratulations upon the birth of a son recently. Both Mr. and Mrs. jarrel were former students here. Mrs. jarrel will be remembered as Esther Gravell. Mr. Jarrel is a member of the U. S. Navy. ELIZABETH Kas JACK Cmuxow L Freshman Class History N September 9, 1939, the pupils who were able to respond to the term, Freshmen entered the ninth grade class. It was lots of fun to think of being in high school. The teacher told us that we had to choose a course that we thought would help us later on. There are fiftyfscven all together in the ninth grade. The officers of the ninth grade girls are: President, Phyllis Strawbridgeg Vicefljresident, Amelia Gcbhartg Secretary, Alice Renye, Treasf urer, Ann Kitchline. The officers for the ninth boys are: President, Francis Pollard, VicefPresi' dent, Robert Strawbridgeg Secretary and Treasf urer, Willard Smith. During the term we had a number of people who came from various schoolsglolene Romano, Ruth Arters, Louise Bendler, Louis Harrington, Harry Logan, Robert Shockley, and Frank Nesci. ln the preceding year the following people left us, Robert Lindell, lda Leathern, Henry Wiersf bicki, jane Fox, Irma DiMondi, and Elma Alf free. The Home Room teachers are Miss Wright for the girls, and Mr. Roman for the boys. The ninth grade are going to have a Pantof mime for the Auditorium Period, called From Eve on Down . The characters are: First woman, Eve, Irene Gottog Venus, Amelia Geb- hart, The Gay Nineties, Sarah Lewis and Dor- othy Proudg The Wild West, Lola Nicholsg The Bride, Eleanor Gooden, Home, Sweet Home, Leona Wright, ELEANOR GOODEN Alumni News ENA FLEMINC and Clayton Derrickson of the class of 1939 are now attending the Uni' versity of Delaware. Ned Garrison, '38, is now a student at Harvard and is a member of the junior Varsity crew of the University. Thomas jordan, '38, is making quite a name for himself at the University of Delaware as 1 member of the Tennis team. Tom was form' erly Delaware State Singles Champion, in the Junior Division. Robert Kee, class of '36, was recently elected to Tau Beta Phi, a national honorary society at the University of Delaware. This is one of the highest honors that can be conferred upon an undergraduate in the Engineering School. Catharine Harris, Dubby Harrington, and Virginia Thornton, all of the class of '39, are students at Beacom College. Stella Francum is attending Goldey College. Arthur Heathers, '33, is now serving a year of interneship at the Delaware Hospital. Arthur recently completed his medical studies at Temple University. fContinued on next pagej wi The Washington Trip AY 2nd . Those words were the most ex' M. citing ever spoken for the Senior Class. That was the date we had set for our Washing' ton trip. After many long days of waiting and planning, the day had finally arrived. At 8:30 Thursday morning thirty'eight anxious seniors started out for Washington on the Red Star Motor Coaches. We ate lunch before arriving at Baltimore and there we stopped to refresh our' selves. On arriving in Washington we went directly to the Senate Office Building. There we met Senator Hughes. After leaving the Senator's office we went to the Capitol via the Washing' ton subway. A guide conducted us on a tour through the Capitol where we saw all the points of interest, and the Senate and the House in ses' sion. After leaving there we went to the Carroll Arms Hotel to leave our luggage and freshen up for the trip to Mount Vernon. We soon reached Mt. Vernon, where we saw many antiques of Washington's time. We then went to Alexandria and visited the Old Masonic Hall and the National Masonic Temple. A most interesting part of our trip was the visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery where we waited for the changing of the guard. From here we went to the Lincoln Memorial where we stayed for only a few min' utes, going back to the Hotel a very hungry group. After dinner we left for the Congressional Library. Here we saw the Mosaic rotunda read' ing room, and the Declaration of Independence, along with the Gutenberg Bible. We left here and went to Glen Echo Amusement Park, where every one had a most enjoyable time. At 12 o'clock we were back at the Hotel. The next morning we had all we could do to get up when the telephone rang at seven o'clock. After breakfast, we went to the Bureau of Print' ing and Engraving. We saw here our paper money in the process of being made, also post' age stamps being printed. In the afternoon after luncheon we went to the F. B. I. Building, the place made famous by the G'Men. A highlight of this tour was Oscar, the Dummy used to help train the G'Men in crime detection. Next we visited two very beautiful buildings, the Washington Cathedral and Fran' ciscan Monastery. i241 Back to the Hotel to clean up and have dinner. At eight o'clock we left for the movies. Very much pleased with our second day in the Capitol City, we were not too tired to talk long into the night of our trip. After breakfast in the Hotel we left for our last tour which included the Corcoran Art Gal' lery and the very beautiful Pan'American Build' ing. We then went back to the Hotel to have our lunch. After lunch we were allowed an hour to shop. On our journey home, we stopped at Annap- olis to view the U. S. Naval Academy. Then, after stopping in Baltimore for dinner, we again started on our homeward journey. V. QUIGLEY AND B. TRAUB, '40. It Happened in Washington Remember? Vance's Photographic Magazine. Dirty'neck Charley and Butcher'knife Lizz. Angelo's lost pajamas. Maskie and the waste basket. Dogmeat and crab'bait. The Roller Coaster at Glen Echo. Who forgot his suitcase? The snoring in Room 612. The recitation of The Face On The Bar Room Floor . Confuscius' chair. Bucky being too young. Noz swinging Dinah ! The show at the Capitol. Three girls sleeping in one single bed. The bell'boy who brought ice-water up to room 612 without being asked to all the time. The special delivery letter. Traubie wishing she had stayed home. jenny explaining her lateness. Mary and her curlers. Fromie and Jiggs and their ice'water. Maskie taking a shower in his pajamas. Sully reading Pic magazine. Sadie and the solid wall. The Bordentown Girls. Johnnie Davis and that Well'known brand of cigar. Having the house detective on the run. Remember the party in Room 605? F W, Y , 'Sfr fu 'ff 5 fr iii .3 Sophomore Class History HE class elected the following oflicers: Girls: President, Maryanna Gebhart, Vicefpresif dent, Bette Mitchell, Secretary, Peggy McCauf ghang Treasurer, Josephine Weer. Boys: Presi' dent, Reynolds Carrowg VicefPresident, Donald Whitteiig Secretary, Clarence Everettg Treasurer, Bayard Bendler. The class of nineteen hundred and fortyftwo started its sophomore year in September, nine' teen hundred and thirty-nine with a total en' rollment of fiftyfoneg twentyfnine girls and twentyftwo boys. The class was divided into two groups, the girls under Miss Eleanor Cramer, the boys under Mr. Theodore Kraemer. Many various and successful undertakings were carried on. Some of them are: the girls dramatized their favorite hooks for the Home and School meeting of Novemberg the girls' English Class had a Book Week Tea for the members of the high school and visitors: the girls helped the seniors to serve the Old Timers banquet, and in English Class the girls published one edition of the Penn Quill Crier , wrote original plays, and compositions. The boys and girls gave a Thanksgiving dance. They also held a bake at Platt's store. Several boys and girls went to the annual press confer' ences held at Delaware College and Beacom College. Two girls and three boys were in an eliminaf T231 tion contest fMaryanna Gebhart, Josephine Weer, Donald Whitton, Melvin Sparks, Rey' nolds Carrowj of the Dramatic Contest at Clay' mont. They gave a short play, Flood Control . Anna Chirco and Jack Hopkins did a good job on the property committee. Even though we lost out, the girls and boys enjoyed preparing and presenting it. They gave it in an assembly for the Sophomore program and at the Century Club luncheon. The commercial boys had their annual manual training exhibition and the girls held their Home Economics fashion show at the May meeting of the Home and School Association. Boys and girls of the class participated in thc following sports: Football-Buford Cline, Mgr., Newell Dun' can, Mgr., Richard Lester, Jack Hopkins, Earl Buchanan, Rudolph Paladinette, Joseph Gotto and John Megginson. Basketball-'Reynolds Car- row, Buford Cline, Mgr., Newell Duncan, Mel- vin Sparks, and Earl Buchanan. Baseball- Rey' nolds Carrow, Richard Lester, Melvin Sparks, and Clarence Everett. Q GirlsfBasketball: Ellen Johnson, Margaret Proud, and Josephine Weer. Hockey-Helen Thomas, Anna Wegrznowski, Margaret Proud, Josephine Weer, and Virginia MacMicking. Baseball-Mary Johnson, Virginia MaeMicking, Madora O'Brien, Ellen Johnson, Margaret Proud Maryanna Gebhart, and Bettie Mitchell. MARY Buiuus. SENIOR PROPHECY f Continued 2 good chance because she has put in an application for cook on Pic's Nor'easter . Thomas, Dorothy-Owner of Deemer Skating King. Gives lessons on stunt skating along with Whitey . Traub, Elizabeth-Bettie is married and still in the Restaurant business with her Richard. Weer, Margaret-Peggy has taken Mrs. Lan- caster's place as Short Hand teacher. C. P. knows that she is loved by all as well as Mrs. Lancaster was. Weer, Jack- Snake still furnishes transporf tation to the Ace on school days for the William Penn students. Of course they always pay his way. Old C. P. says, So Long , until next year when he will be on hand with more news of the future. CLASS PROPHET. Perfect Attendance Record AS OF APRIL so, 1940 No. of 'Years Name Grade Perfect Attendance Edward Challenger ..... 2a 1 Herbert Thomas ....... 2a 2 Robert Smith ..... . . . 2a 1 Ethal Tall .... . . . 2a 1 Phyliss Travers . . . . . 2a 2 Richard Snyder . . . . . . 2b 1 Jgmes Alphin ..... . . . 3a 2 arvey Campbell ...... 3b 1 J-pseph Davis ......... 3b 1 enry Indellini ....... 3b 1 Thelma McGrath ...... 3b 1 Charles Wiggins ...... 4a 1 Elizabeth Ra auno ..... 4a 2 David Strawgridge ..... 4a 2 Donald Smith ......... 4a 2 Elizabeth Santmyer ..... 4a 1 Richard Hopkins ...... 4b 1 Ettire Indellini .... . . . 4b 2 Jacob Steele .......... 4b 2 Lorraine Tidwell ...... Sa 1 Betty Walker ..... . . . ia 2 Donald Harris . . . . . Sb 1 Elizabeth Baker . . . . 6a 2 Georgianna Davis . . . . . 6a 1 Charles Bowen .... . . . 6a 1 Dorothy Hoots .... . . . 6a 1 Robert Seeley ..... . . . 6b 1 William Steele ........ 6b 2 Richard Hewlett ...... 7 4 Paul Strim le . . . 1 Catherine Goedere ..... 1 Elizabeth Quigley ..... 4 Grace Emery ..... . . . 1 3 1 l 1 4 1 l 7 7 7 7 Hazel Walls ...... . . . 7 Eileen Hiner .......... 7 Shirley Strawbridge .... 8 Catherine Quigle ..... 7 Betty Lou Quigley ..... 8 Helen Gravatt ........ 8 Frances Francum ...... 8 Rosetta Freebery . . . . 8 3 James Holcomb . . . . . 8 1 mhn Weaver .... . . 8 1 arion Anthony . . . . 8 4 Joseph Graham .... . . 8 I Morrial Thorton . . . . . 8 1 Olin Moore ..... . . 8 2 Edward Kee ...... . . 8 4 Euguene Shilling ...... 8 5 Addorrino Yacucci .... 9 6 Willard Smith .... . . 9 6 Philip Gordon . . . . . 9 1 William Petrucci . . . 9 1 Robert Schockly . . . . . 9 1 James Sutton ,... . . 9 3 Ruth Arters . . . . . 9 10 No. of Tears Name Grade Perfect Attendance James Ellison .... .... 1 0 2 Clarence Everett ...... 10 1 Joseph Gotto .... .... 1 0 1 Richard Kee . . . . . . . 10 2 Richard Lester . .... 10 4 Melvin Sparks . . . . . . . 10 1 Donald Whitten ...... 10 1 Charlotte Hopkins ..... 11 11 Norma Nowland ...... 11 1 Elsie Toppin ..... .... 1 1 1 Emily Wolf 11 1 Joseph Yacucci . . . . . . . 11 6 James Quigley ........ 11 1 Robert Stewert ........ 11 1 John Davis ........... 12 1 Angelo di Girolamo .... 12 1 Vance Mitchell ........ 12 1 William Phillips ....... 12 1 Virginia In le ......... 12 1 Elizabeth Bgackburn .... 10 2 Betty Mitchell ........ 10 1 Maryanna Gebhart ..... 10 1 Betty Ulrich .......... 10 3 Edna Davidson . . . . . . . 10 1 Reynolds Carrow ...... 10 1 Burford Cline ......... 10 1 Newell Duncan ....... 10 2 Commercial Awards The following Seniors have won awards in Shorthand and Typing so far this year: Gregg pins and certificates for shorthand penmanship-Gladys Gooden, Grace Gooding, Elizabeth Rutledge, Lillie May Hurd, and Hilda Hewes. Gregg pins and certificates for typing speed, accuracy, and arrangement of material-Grace Gooding, Gladys Gooden, Bettie Traub. Those winning first and second place at Wil' liam Penn in the Beacom College shorthand transcription test were Grace Gooding and Peggy Weerg in typewriting speed, Grace Gooding and Gladys Gooden, and in the bookkeeping test, Anna Wegrzynowski and Helen Thomas of the tenth grade. KATHLEEN PUDVAN BETTY WEBB wa K' 6 unior Class History E started our very eventful year in the junior class with Miss Grim as Girls' Ad' viser and Mr. Lauder as Boys' Adviser. Officers were chosen in the two home rooms. Girls' officers werefPresident, Charlotte Hopf kinsg VicefPresident, Catherine Buchanan, Sec' retary, Jeanette Clayton, Treasurer, Lorelle McKnitt. Boys' officers were- --President, Dodd Wilhelm, VicefPresident, Rodney Steele, Secref tary, Robert Wilhelm, Treasurer, Clifford Sparksl Our one big aim at the beginning of the year was to raise funds for the New York trip, but since we found we would not have enough money to go on a twofday trip we decided we would rather keep these funds we had already raised to go toward our Washington trip next year. We were all a little disappointed but found it was the best thing under these conditions. Some of our various activities during the year were-fRoller skating parties, movies, bakes, Easter candy sale, Cousin Lee and his Boys , junior Class Play, dances, and in the second semester, the girls served hot lunches, All these things netted a reasonably good profit and since we had no receipts in our class treasf ury except money from dues when we started this year, it is thought we have been fairly sue' cessful. One of the biggest activities of the year was 1:2 lr our Junior Play which was Meet the Duchess. The cast was as follows: Joy January, formerly of vaudeville. .Lorelle McKnitt Gaylor Grant, a tragedian ........... Howard Moore Mrs. Mugglcs, mother of Kewpie ..... Phyllis Bennett Kewpic Muggles, a child .............. Emily Wolfe Mrs. Plop, the landlady ........... Norma Nowland Elsie Blake, of Hogwash, Iowa ...... Jeannette Clayton Ronnie Ward, an unemployed press agent ........ Dodd Wilhelm Erasmus Q, Dinsmore, a professor .... Robert Stewart Sam Strudel, president of Studio .... Thomas Leonard Mary Swayne, who used to be a star .... Elsie Toppin Dixie, colored maid ............. Charlotte Hopkins It went over very well, a true comedy enjoyed by all. The production was helped by the fol' lowing committees: Program and Publicity-Ernest McClain, Clifford Sparks, Robert Stewart, Howard Moore, Robert Wil- lmelmc. Property and Stage-James Quigley, Betty White, Audrey Case, Doris Appleby. Tickets--Ruth Proud, Clifford Sparks, Dorothy Jones. Usherxv-Ruth Proud, Betty White, Doris Appleby, Catherine Buchanan, Edna Cannon, Dorothy Steele. Promptcrs-James Quigley and Lena Vannucci. The play was coached by Mr. David Postles, assisted by Miss Grim. The climax of the Junior activities to which we all looked forward was the junior Prom held in the school auditorium, May 31, 1940. The decorations were in blue and silver, repref senting a starflit sky effect. The orchestra music was furnished by Hermie Ko-Lair and his band. CContinued on Page Twenty-six 13 Who's Who in Delaware William Penn High School I New Castle, Delaware The copy of the 1948950 edition of Who's Who in Delaware has just reached my desk. Every year the students out at William Penn ask old C. P. to foretell what's going to happen to the members of the graduation class. Here are the entries direct from Who's Who , with old C. P.'s comments. Alfonse, john-Famous Hairdresser, no other information was available. Old C. P. would have left this out, but conf fidentially, we know this happens to be our old friend, john Maske, who won this position by whispering French phrases in girls' ears- je vous aime, Jean. Bane, John-Owner of the New Castle-Borf dentown bus route. Bowing, Louis-Head trapper for I. J. Fox, Philadelphia. Burris, John-No. 1 Jitterbug of country. Won title, 1945, on sidewalks of New York Danced for three straight weeks. Bradley, Merrill-Famous Metropolitan Cpera Singer. Comments-Won his fame in his debut with famous soprano, Marjorie Hearne, in Barber of Seville . Campbell, Elva-Teamed up with Orville Gooden in 1943 to take the place of George Burns and Gracie Allen, the most famous comedy team on the air waves. DiFeterici, joseph-Editor-infchief of the New Castle County Gazette. Married PeefWee , June 8, 1940. Took a cruise to Port Penn by way of Chesapeake Canal. Davis, John Whipp-A United States Senator from Delaware, Married June 1940 to Miss Virginia Ingle-Hobby, Sailing on his 200'ft. Yacht, Georgianna D, VIII. iDiGirolamo, Angelo-Famous orator. Died suddenly, july, 1940, when he began his speech thus: I know a class that took a trip, yes, a trip- and at this point 40 bullets pierced his brain. Edwards, Herman--Proprietor of the famous restaurant, who's slogan, Eat at Buckie's is famous throughout the country. From, Herman-Famous baseball coach. C. P. always knew Frommie was the man. Geiseman, Frederick-Director of Immigrants Bureau of United States. D01 Gooden, Gladys-Became Mrs. jones 1947. Moved to Wilmington Manor. Established largf est florist shop in United States. Gooding, Grace-1950, planning wedding day with Huckle. Hewes, Hilda-Has taken Kate Smith's place as Song Bird of the North. Holcomb, Virginia-- Ginny is noted for her boyfriends whose names begin with NB . The present two happen to be Bud and Bill. Hurd, Lillie May-Hatrcheck girl at Stork Club. Wellfknown to everyone as Shanghai Lill . Heinel, Arthur G.-Beat Glen Cunningham in 440, and others. Married Lib Rutledge, New Castle, 1946. Hoots, Richard-President of General Motors. Single and unlucky in love. Jones, John-Owner of the Smith Bottle Holder Company . Married Marg , 1941. Lawson, Mary--Has been searching for the right one for a long time, but at last we think that she has found him. Moore, Vaughan-Famous Dramatic teacher, known as Macbeth . Mitchell, Vance-Owner of the Moving and Hauling Company. Parker, Verla-Married 1942 to Mr. Allen Wright. They are prospering well in the chicken business. Phillips, William- Billy is a famous Eco' nomic Advisor. Want to know anything about Economics? just ask Billy . Proud, William- Bill is a graduate of Wil' liam Penn School and Benny Goodman School of Swing. Foremost swing band leader of nation. Proud, Jeanette-Physical Education teacher at William Penn. Single and still living at home. Quigley, Virginia-Still loving them and leavf ing them. Comments--We wonder if she will ever stop flirting. Ryan, Paul-A great Umpire of Baseball. Frequently visits New Castle to see his old friends, especially one. Schilling, Thelma-Predicted dead 3 times since 1940. She had appendicitis, Nervous Dis' ease, and Heart Trouble. Outside of this Thelma feels line. Thomas, Joseph-Famous artist. He is known for manual training skill. Sullivan, Helen-Until now has not been able to ind a job, but she thinks she has a pretty fContinued on page twentyj Class Will of '40 E, the members of the Class of 1940, on completion of our 12, 13, or 14 years of school, wish to leave to our schoolmates and teachers some remembrances of our fine dispo' sitions, academic abilities, and extreme popularity. Therefore, we execute this will on this our eve of graduation. Dot Thomas leaves her skating ability to Doris Appleby. Margie Hearne wills her jitterfbugging to Audrey Case. Elva Campbell wills her, athletic prowess to Norma Nowland. Ott Heinel leaves his swift feet to Robert Wilhelme. Will Proud leaves his way with the women to Sam Quigley. Thelma Shilling wills her curly hair and big blue eyes to Elsie Toppin. Sully Sullivan leaves her personality plus to Phyllis Bennett. Sadie Gooden leaves continual chatter to Betty Jane White. Mildred Strawbridge leaves her quiet ways to -- Nickey Vanucci. Herman From wills his gracefulness to Law' rence Wiggins. Paul Ryan leaves his dancing aptitude to Johnnie Russell. Hilda Hewes leaves her singing voice to Kitty Buchanan. Virginia Holcomb leaves her special booth Georges to Ruth Proud. Johnnie Maske leaves his French accent Howard Moore. John Burris leaves his ready store of wit Clifford Sparks. Jeanette Proud wills her bashfulness to Jo at to to Weer. Peg Weer leaves her cheerful disposition to Emily Wolf. Angee leaves his public speaking gestures to Pat Camponelli. Mary Lawson wills her neverfceasing giggle to Peggy Harris. Doc Bradley leaves his position as basketball manager to Newell Duncan. John W. Davis leaves two spark plugs and a rusty tire iron to John Dugan. Gracie Gooding wills her stenographic abil- ity to Jeanette Clayton. U91 Virginia Quigley leaves her love stories to Charlotte Hopkins. Lillie Hurd leaves her nice blond hair to Lor' relle McKnitt. Lib Rutledge wills her daily visits to the Lab. to Margaret Heinel. Jennie Ingle wills her interest in naviga' tion to Abe Johnson. Vance Mitchell leaves his smooth talking to Tommie Leonard. Bill Phillips leaves the Jr. Girls to Mike Wilhelme. Vaughn Moore leaves his philanderings to Roddy Steele. Jiggs Jones leaves his seat in French class to Jack Carrow. Louie Bowing leaves his seat on the radiator opposite study hall door to Norbert Moore. Freddie Geiseman wills his sore feet to Bobbie Stewart. Bucky Edwards just leaves. Jack Banc wills his visits to Churchman's Road to Jack Freeberry. Bettie Traub leaves her library discussions to Maryanna Gebhart. Verla Parker leaves her conversation in English class and her iambic pentameter to Mar' garet Proud. Joe Thomas leaves his death driving to Joe Yacucci. Joe DiFet leaves his long, flowing curls to Penny McClain. Orvie Gooden leaves his Friday appoint' ments at the beauty shop to Paul Kemske. Jack Weer leaves his boots and saddles to Dick Lester. Dick Hoots wills his permission to skip classes to Buford Cline. In conclusion-We bequeath to our teachers the memory of our sterling behavior as an ex' ample to future generations. We bequeath to future seniors the privilege of a special introduction to Oscar in the F. B. I. Building, providing he is not being murdered at the time. We appoint the following executor of our will: JOHN PAUL JONES Signed, sealed, and delivered air tight by the CLASS or '40 Witncssed by: KING NEPTUNB AND His ROYAL COURT CONFUCIUS SENIOR CLASS HISTORY f Continued Q was an old fashioned melodrama , very well done by the following cast: Mrs. Wainright, the mother.. . ...... Hilda Hewes Mrs. Billingsley, a friend .... ...... G ladys Gooden Eunice Wainright .............. Elizabeth Rutledge Minerva, the old maid aunt .......... Virginia Ingle Halstead, the butler ................. Herman From Queenie, the heroine ............. Virginia Holcomb Gypsy, Queenie's hard boiled friend ..... Peggy Weer Maybelle Billingsley, the stutterer ..... Jeanette Proud Dora Horne, the local siren ........ Virginia Quigley Mervyn Parsons, the villain ....... joseph Di Feterici jack Frost, a Southern gentleman ..... Merrill Bradley Ioe North, Queenie's long lost father. .Arthur Heinel Horatio Wainwright, the hero ........... john Davis Unde-rstuclies-John Burris, Richard Hoots, Elva Campbell, John jones. The following committees were active for the play: Publicity-Richard Hoots, Arthur Heinel, Vance Mitchell. Programs-Joseph Di Feterici, John jones, John Da' vis, William Proud, john Maske. Signs-Richard Hoots, Arthur Heinel. Properties-Richard Hoots, Lillie May Hurd, Angelo Di Girolamo, Thelma Schilling, Dorothy Thomas. Ticlqets-Herman From. We took orders for Christmas cards, seals, and wrappings. We planned our formal Christmas Dance and gave a Christmas Party for some primary children who otherwise would not have had a very good Christmas. The annual Christ' mas Dance held on December 20, was the out' standing social affair of the winter season. The music was furnished by the Royalists and the auditorium was decorated with brightly lighted Christmas trees. During the week preceeding our Christmas festivities, we served a turkey banquet in the school auditorium to the Caesar Rodney Chapter of the Eastern Star. The Committee for the dance was as follows: General Chairman-William Proud. Tickets-jack Weer, Paul Ryan, Verla Parker. Decorations--John Maske, Herman Edwards, Grace Gooding. Orchestra.-Elizabeth Rutledge, Bill Phillips, john Burris, Virginia Quigley. Lillie Hurd, Dot Thomas, and Mildred Strawbridge were members of the executive com' mittee for the Christmas party. Each senior ref ceived his or her share of Christmas happiness seeing the boys and girls open their gifts longed for with no hope of receiving. The children left the party laden with their gifts and candies and- refreshed with ice cream and cake. In january our class was called on to serve an 181 Old Timer's Banquet in the school auditorium. This was quite an experience. About 400 people were served including many athletic notables of the past and present. In February we held a Leap Year Party inanced by the funds received by the waitresses serving the Old Timer's Banquet. We had a lot of fun dancing, play' ing games, and eating ice cream and cake. On April 30 the seniors sponsored an assembly program for the student body. The com' mittee in charge consisted of Richard Hoots, Lillie Hurd, Dot Thomas, and Angelo Di Giro' lamo assisted by all the members of the class. We gave a minstrel program: Dick Hoots was interlocutor, Gladys Gooden, John Jones, Joseph Di Feterici, and John Davis were end men. Merrill Bradley and Hilda Hewes provided spec' ial numbers, Kathleen Barnes accompanied us, and Mr. Smith assisted us in preparing the music. Mr. and Mrs. Harter loaned us an amplifying set. This program was enthusiastically received by the entire student body. On May 2 at 8:30 A.M., two Red Star Coaches left our school with 38 thrilled seniors, accompanied by our faculty adviser Mrs. Marian K. Tobin and Mr. Smith, enroute to Washington to spend three days in a joyous visit in the Capitol city. This event had been looked for' ward to for some years by the class of 1940. On May 9 and 10, Mary Lawson as May Queen presided over the annual May Day Festive ities. Virginia Quigley attended her as Maid of Honor, Peggy Weer and Helen Sullivan were her senior attendants and John Davis crowned her. On june 2, the seniors, attired in caps and gowns attended the baccalaureate sermon at the Immanuel Church. On june 4, the seniors will give their Farewell Dance. Music will be furnished by Doc Viohl and the auditorium will be transformed into a penthouse. The Dance Programs will be carried out in the class colors of blue and white. John Davis will act as general chairman of the dance. The following will act as the members of the various committees: Orchestra--Chairman, Jack Baneg Virginia Hol' comb, Peggy Weer, Hilda Hewes, John Jones. Decorations-Chairman, Billy Proud, Gladys Gooden, Helen Sullivan, Angelo Di Girolamo, Paul Ryan, John Burris. Program fPrintingJ-Chairman, Richard Hootsg Ar' thur Heinel, Jeannette Proud, Grace Gooding, Herman From. Invitations-Chairman, Helen Sullivan, Lillie Hurd, Dot Thomas. Mumuzn Srmwsaince Commercial Library Club I, II, III: Auto- mobile Club IV: President of I.lbrory Club I. III: Play Cast III: Penn Quill IV: Christlnas Party Committee IV. Mickey, although usually onc of the quieter members of the class. is always willing to aid in the affairs of the school. Mickey has been lnost help- ful ln the school otllce. and she would like to be an ettlcient secretary. HELEN SULLIVAN Scientihc Class Secretary III, IV: Class Treasurer II: Glee Club II, III, IV: Library Club I: Basket- ball II. III: Hockey I. II: Stu- dent Council IV: Vice-Pres. A. A. III: May Day Attendant III: Prom Committee III and Vice-President I. Sully has a very peppy dis- position and loves to dance to her favorite swing tunes. At all times. she is ready and will- ing to help out ill the affairs of our class. Her one ambition is to be a good cook and bake a good cake. We hope she suc- reeds. DOROTHY THOMAS General Library Club I, II, III. IV: Class Play Property Committee IV: Christmas Party Chairman. Dot was a quiet person until her Senior year. Her main interests are Mr. Postle's English classes. her library work. and her skating. Her pet ambition is to be an arguing lawyer. JOSEPH THOMAS General Varsity Football III. IV: J. V. Football I, II: Penn Quill Staff III, IV. Death has come to the rescue many times with his hannner and saw. Truly he is a carpenter and artist by sklll -not always a good driver. His greatest hobbies are sleep- ing in class and hunting ways to get out of class. ELIZABETH TRAUB General Play Committee III. IV: Glee Club I. II, III, IV: May Dance Committee II. 'l'raubie. though small in size, has done big things. In her Commercial work she has done tlne things. Her sociability has made many friends for her among her teachers and class- mates. E171 JACK WEEK Commercial Treasurer of Cooking Club for Boys IV: Varsity Football III, IV and Jr. Varsity I, II: Program Committee for Jr. Play III: Hi-Y Club II: Treas- urer of Hi-Y Club III: Decora- tion Committee of Jr. Prmn III: Automobile Club I: Home Room President III. Snake's wiggling form can easily be visualized going IIOWII the football field. He has al- ways been willing to lend his car or truck to get furniture or decorations for our many class activities or to courteously take the girls to get douglmuts. . ., -......l MARGARET Ween Commercial Class Secretary II: Class Treasurer I. III. IV: Hockey II. III. IV: Play Cast III, IV: Basketball III. IV: Checr Lead- er II. IV: Prom Committee III: Glee Club II. IV: Automobile Club III: Baseball II: Knitting Club I: Girls' Athletic Associ- ation Representative II. 'Teggyl' is the athletic type, starring in basketball, softball. and hockey. She's a good sport and is an active member ot' the 54355 Of '-10. being a most efllc- lent treasurer. She is also noted for her hysterical giggling at the wrong moment. 'l JEANIITTI: PROUD Commercial Glen Club I, II, III, IV: Ilockcy II. III, IV: Basketball III. IV: Plays III. IV: Penn Quill III. IV: Baseball II, III, Net is a very good sport and one of the very few girls ul' todny who doesn't care for masculine attention. She will be l'0lll9lllIJL!I'84I for her baby stare as she appeared on the stage in tlIe senior play and for lIer willing anything I can do? WILLIAM PROUD General Football I, II, III, IV: Bise- ball II. III. IV: Basketball II, III. IV: CIIZIIFIIIIIII of St. I'at- rick's Dance III: Ch--irman of Christmas Dance IV: Boys' State III: Ping Pong Club I: Automobile Club II: Footb-Ill Club III: Secretary of Iloys' Cooking Club IV: Boys' Ath- letic Association III: Orchestra Connnittee of Prom III. Bill is the class shiek and jitterbug. IIe likes to par- ticipate iII sports We woII't forget his earnest activities. nor will we forget his dapper appearance and winning way with the ladies. ELIZABETH RUTLEDGE Commercial Home Boom President III: Hockey I. II. III. IV: Student Council IV: Basketball III, IV: Penn Quill I, III. IV: Glee Club I. II. IV: Automobile Club III: Class Illavs III, IV: 'I'uInblin2 Exhibit III: Baseball II, III: Leaders' Corps II. Lib will be greatly Inissed by her teachers and school- mates because of her willing- ness to work and to lend a hand at any time. She has been active in her Conunercial work, extra - curricular activi- ties, and girls' sports. U61 VIRGINIA QUIGLEY Scientiyic Glee Club I. IV: Automobile Club II: Science Club III: May Court I. II. IV: Class play IV: May Day program III: Home RUOIII Vice-I'resident III. Quig, with hcr twinkling brown eyes and Inany becom- ing hair do's is OIIG of the most attractive girls in the class. You can generally find her with a good book for company. She and lIer coffee pot entered willingly into our class activities. P H lf PAUL RYAN General Baseball I, II. III. IV: Auto- mobile Club I. Il. III. IV: Track II, III. IV: Football I. Ryanie is interested in most of the out-of-door activ- ities. He is always ready to share a little in and out of school. Paul. liked by one and all, is exceedingly good in baseball. THELMA SHILLING General Library Club I. ll: Auto- mobile Club I: .lunior Play III: Glee Club IV: Member of Play Committee IV. Thelma is a good student and works hard participating in school and class activities. ing the class in all its activities. She doesn't play sports but is interested iII watching them. Her bobby is roller skating. She ls. also. Interested In English and wants to be a nurse after she graduates. ,-, .. . ..., . .... --.. .A ., ..,.. ...-,... -. ..--.... , 4+ Wy? U V lx K 101-IN JONES VaI'sity Football II, III: Var- sity Ilaseball II: Varsity Bas- liivgball IV: .I. V. Basketball II. Jiggs wasn't one of our original Freshies but his en- thusiastic cooperation has been of great benetlt to our class. He likes basketball: it was never too much trouble for lIiIn to stay over for practice and games. Also. he likes to take Mag to tlIe proms - faithful Jiggs. ,.. W. .,.. ...., ..,,... -,..,.,..-..... MARY LAWSON Vocational Class President II: May Day Attendant I. II. III, and May Queen IV: Play Committee III. IV: Minstrel Cast II: Glee Club I, II, III. IV: Hockey III. IV: Basketball Manager IV: Penn Quill Statl' III: Prom Com- mittee III. Queenie Lawson is one of the most attractive girls iII the senior class. Her manners and disposition coincide with her appearance. She has been active in sports, both as a participant and as a manager. 101-IN MASKE, IR. General Football II. III. IV: Basket- ball III. IV: Leaders' Corp III: Hi-Y Club I, II: Athletic As- sistant Treasurer IV: Christ- mas Dance COIIIIIIIIICC IV: Tumbling Club II. Maskie's duck-waddle walk proved an asset in his favorite sport basketball. Junie has trouble keeping his past and present girl friends organized together with his problems ln Math and French. Lately, he has proven to be quite a jitterbug. VANCE MITCHELL, IR. Scientific Senior Play Property IV: Penn Quill Stall' III. IV: .lunior Prom Committee: Science Club I. II. Ill, IV. Vance is interested iII photograph y. fishing. and Science. hoping to become a Civil Engineer. His never ceas- ing willingness to ilnish any argument together with his many Ideas will probably bring success in later life so that he might some day build his bridge of success. ORVILLE GOODEN General Class President for Boys I: Hi-Y Club I: May Day I: As- sembly Program I. II: Dancing SIIIIIIV: Perfect Attendance I, 0rvie is very quiet aIId doesn't mix with tlIe gang very much. He is good natur- ed and is willing to leIId a hand when needed. Being the smallest boy in tlIe senior class doesn't worry 0rvie. Re- member the old saying' you can't judge a book by its cov- er, so you can't judge 0rvie by his size. U51 VERLA PARKER Commercial Glee Club I. II, IV: Hockey II, III, IV: Dramatic Club I: Travel Club I: Play Committee IV: Christmas play I: Class play I. Babe came to our school from Conrad in her Senior year. She is full of life and fun, always ready to aid in school activities and liked by everyone. However, when crossed. she can put up plenty of argument. WILLIAM PHILLIPS Scientific Science Club I. II. III: Dram- atic Club IV: Vice-President of Student Council IV: SIINIOIII Council member III: HoIIor Society III. Itill's future ambition is to enter the University of DclII.- ware's Agricultural Cou rsc. Bill's curly head is usually found close to Angie's --they are bIIsiIy trying to discover Inore ways to bIIild up the Stu- dent Council and improve lt. 4....+......... ...,... . MARJORIE HEARNE Commercial Library Club I. II. III: Auto- mobile Club IV: Member of Handbook Staff III: Member of PCIIH Quill Staff III: IV: President of Library Club II: Play CoIIIInittee III: IV: Dance Committee III. Marge is one of the shy, qulet members of the class. She has had an active interest in tlIe library. doing much to lIelp with its IIIIIIIIIXCIIICIIC. She .has made other helpful coIItrIbu- tions to the activities of tlIe school. Her ambition is to be a librarian. ARTHUR HIEINEI., ja. General Football II. III. IV: Track I. II, III, IV: President of Athletic Association: Class Play IV: Boys' State III: Y. M. C. A. Conference in Washing- ton. D. C.: Boxing Club II, III: Moving Picture Operator. Ott came to us via St. George's. He will always be a perenniail iII the minds of his classmates for lIis line person- ality and his ability on the gridiron. Ott likes boating and his greatest ambition is to become the owner and skipper of his yacht Elizabeth. V. HILDA HEWES Commercial Glee Club I, II, III. IV: Class Play IV: Music Committee for I,l'0II1 III: Program Committee for Jr. Play III: Music Com- mittee for Dance III. Blondie. our school blues singer, will be missed by all. I-Ier good humor and person- ality helps to cheer one on dark days. Her main in- terests are boys. basketball, and rug-cuttin. Her one am- bition is to sing for a great orchestra. VIRGINIA HOLCOMB General Hockey I. II. III. IV! Glee Club Il. IV: Automobile Club III: Senior Play IV: Prograni Committee for Jr. Play III: Decoration Committee for Hal- loween Dance III: Ilascball team II: Prom Committee III: Knitting Club I. Ginny is tlIe girl who gives the boys baby smiles, asks oodles of questions, llllll spends most of lIer time fl0VVlI at Pinder's. She loves dancing, and her favorite singer is Jack Leonard. RICHARD Hoors, JR. Academic Stamp Club I. II: President Class III: Honor Society III: Science Club III, IV: Penn Quill III. IV: Class Play III: Play Committee IV: Penn Quill Stall' III. IV. Dick is outstanding among his classmates in his aptitude as a student. He has a pleas- ant disposition and is an orig- inator of good jokes. One of his ambitions is to become a successor to Kay Kyser. LILLII: MAY HURD General Glee Club I. II: Property Play Committee IV: Play Pro- gram Committee III: History Club Vice-President II: Library Club President IV: Penn Quill Staff IV. Lil, with her blond hair and blue eyes. is a good sport and noted for her good sense of humor. She is always ready to cooperate with the class projects. U41 VIRGINIA INGLE Academic Class Play IV: Student Coun- cil I. II. III: Honor Society III. IV: Science Clllll III. IV: Penn Quill Staff I. II. IV. Jenny's scholastic achieve- ments are paralleled only by her pleasmt nature and good humor. Although she has al- ways been among the leaders in her academic work. she has managed to find time for extra- curricular actlvities. We proph- esy a bright future for Jenny, u. HERMAN EDWARDS General Vice-President Hi-Y II: Presi- dent of Hi-Y III: Vice-I'resi- dent of Cooking Club IV: Sec- retary Stamp Club I: Penn Quill Staff III, IV: Handbook III: Assembly Program I. II. III. IV: Tumbling Team I, II. Tow-head Buckie will be re- membered for his broad smile. his cheer-leading, and his prac- tical jokes. He has been most helpful sharpening our pencils. tearing our papers, and chef- lng our banquets. GLADYS GOODEN Commercial Class President I: Class Vice- l'resldent IV: Glee Club I, Il. HL lv: H01-key IV: Assistant Manager of Basketball IV: Senior Class Play IV: LIIIHIYY Club I: Class Editor III IV: Ch-ilrmnn for Orchestral for pmm, and for Decorations of St. I'ntrlck's Dnnce III. usndie... the girl whn's theme ,mm ig, Variety Is Phe SDICC of Life. is the One who 'Iles to keep everyone in the class looking ahead lnsteid of back- wards. Her jolly nature and the sense to know when tv be serious has won her the friend- ship of everyone she has met- I.et's hope it will ulwuYS be like that. VAUGHAN MOORE Commercial Class Treasurer II. III: Auto- mobile Club III. IV: l'lay Com- mittee III: Stmnp Club I. II: Rance Colnlnittee Jr. Prom V, who seems to be a quiet and unassuming little lad is. in reality. the ladies' man of the class He's the dark menace from the Bnldton who has had such a winning way with both Freshmen and some Seniors. He has taken a great pride in his typing work, and he work- ed some havoc with the dish towel at our banquets. mi HERMAN FROM, IR. General Baseball I. II. III. IV: Foot- b1ll II: Track III: Home Room President II: Boys' State III: Plays III. IV: Automobile Club I. II: Science Club III: Cooking Club IV: May Day III Frommy. the big boy of the class, is a good natured lad who has a glad eye for the ladies. His favorite sports are baseball and dancing. His thrill of a lifetime he keeps to him- self. eh Lillie? GRACE Gooomc Commercial .Secretary for Girls I: Knit- ting Club I: Glee Club II: President II: Cheer Leader II: Hockey II. III, IV: Secretary Girls' Athletic Association II: Vice-President Girls II: Auto- mobile Club II: Class Vice- President III: Basketball III. IV: Vice-President Athletic As- sociation III: Library 8: Journal Club Vice-President IV: Penn Quill Stall' III. IV. Gracie has been very suc- cessful in her commercial work. both in accuracy and speed. She has been very active in sports and will be remembered as one of our outstanding ath- letes. getting letters in hockey and basketball. FRED GIESEMAN, IR. General Hi-Y Club II. III: Science Club I: Football I. II: Play IV: Dancing Club IV: Ilandbf--ik III: Jr. Prom Committee III. Von has been a good natured helper for our class activities He is always ready with a wise-crack. His Iiobbv is hunting. but his greatest nm- bition is to hit something. JOHN BANE General Baseball I, II, III, IV: Foot- ball I, II, III, IV: Basketball I, II. III, IV: Ping Pong Club I: Football Club III: President of the Cooking Club for Boys, IV: Minstrel II. Banle is the blushing boy of the class. His achievements in athletics have been praise- worthy He has occasionally had difllculty controlling his temper but has cheerfully work- ed with Bucky achieving cul- inary success. JOHN BURRIS General Football I, II, III, IV: Auto- lnobile Club I. II. III: Danc- ing Club IV: Class President I. Boogy is one of our more quiet lads. His interests are chiefly in guns and hunting but he likes his bit of fun, too. He was a great help on the football squad and we could always depend on his being Johnny on the Spot when anv work was to be done. Cheer Leader I, Il. III, IV: Louis Bowmc General Class Play III: Stamp Club I. II: Automobile Club III: Boys' State III: Hobby Club IV: Randbook III: Penn Quill Staff Louie is a well-mannered boy, and is always willing to do his share in the various school activities. His hobby is collecting stamps. He has been called The Flirt of the Senior Class. ELVA CAMPBELL Commercial Glee Club I, II. III, IV: As- sistant Hockey Manager III: Hockey Manager IV: Cheer Leader IV: Class Play III: Play Committee IV: Athletic Association III, IV. Elva will always be remem- bered for her jokes and trying to keep ahead of everyone else in Ofllce Practice. Besides this, she has a likeable nature, al- ways ready to go out of her way to please someone else. U21 MERRILL BRADLEY General Penn Quill Stall' III, IV: Football III: Basketball Man- ager IV: Play Committee III, IV: Play Cast IV: Boxing II: Dramatic Club I: Glee Club II: Automobile Club III: Cooking Club IV: Press Conference. Doc is one of the best natured individuals of the class. He modestly endeavors to tit in with all activities. We shan't soon forget his southern ac- cent, his guitar playing, nor his yodellng. And he does like to go to Wilmington. . . .--.,................... .,..... -uv-..,, Josspn D1 Feremcl General Football I, II, III, IV: Base- ball I, II. III: Secretary of Ath- letic Association IV: Boys' State III: Hi-Y Club II: Senior Play IV: Program Committee of Play III, IV: Junior Prom Committee III: Penn Quill III: Treasurer of Junior Class III: Automobile Club II. Joe is always ready for a bit of humor and has a way with the girls. His favorite sport is football, and his hobby is dancing. He is interested in class activities to the ex- tent of liking to get out of any classes. Remember his short hair cut? . ANGELO D1 GIROLAMO Scientific Stamp Club I: Treasurer of Stamp Club I: Science Club II. III: Dancing Club IV: Prop- erty Committee for Senior Play IV: Student Council I, II. Ill, IV: Student Council Treas- urer III: and President IV: Archery Team II: Drexel Ge Delaware Conferences IV. Angie, the little fellow with a big smile and unusual personality. has been an out- standing class member with his oratorlcal achievements, his leadership, and many other abilities. He is a wonderful companion and friend. .- .- wi . SENIORS twee n Senior Officers W S President .................... . . L .john W. Davis ' 4 Vice-President . . . . 1 L .Gladys Gooden , .. ' fi V . Secretary ...... .. . . .Helen Sullivan I . V ' , I Treasurer . . . .... Margaret Weer 3 5, -p W., . W Honor Students S ' 'S '. ' Valedictorian .............. L. ...... Virginia Ingle S l t t ' . . . .... R' h . . 3 ll a Onan If aid Hoots 101-IN DAVIS Sczenufc Third Honors ...... ...... M arjorie Hearne Ilffivballg 116 Iglinlye' fgmck ' - , 3 ay as . : oys' Honorable Mention ......... . . . .Elizabeth Rutledge State In: Class President Iv: Automobile Club I. II: Science gllub III,JVV:hY. Con- erence, as ., . . . MOTTO Pres. John W. has three main interests in lite: boats. 'iwoykb not hope, b,-ings Success sports, and his education. He is usually at leader in anything het urgldeptizkes, and lie has n ere n o many ex ra-cur- FLOWER iiicular activities. His ready smile and that latest joke White Rose nlake fhgn a well-liked and pop- u ar e ow. COLORS Blue and White Mas. MARIAN K. TOBIN 'Class 'Sponsor 11 Senior Class History URING the first part of the year, a meet' ing was held to elect our class oificers. Those selected were John Davis, President, Gladys Gooden, VicefPresidentg Helen Sullivan, Secre- tary, and Peggy Weer, Treasurer. There was a great deal of work in store for us to raise our money for the Washington Trip. At the first home football game, we sold rib' bons and crepe paper in our school colors of cherry and black. We designated this day as School Colors Day. Each day lunch time and at the athletic contests, various seniors sold candy. The girls sold hot lunches, trying to offer a variety of dishes to make up for our great need for a cafeteria. The Christmas season was a busy one for us. On December 13 we gave our class play en' titled On the Bridge At Midnight. This play CContinued on Page Eighteen? .' tr 'aw Y c-' Q A rw N .. 1 ..- ,V -' -. 'hwfwf ,gwykgi . ,,,,,.w 5. 3feQW,u-up N-ui, -A ha.: .Z . . 3 -Q ,- x N iff--.?. a1-fxxL.5s3xl',M,2:?.1ff'nf'?.i'igi.?L' H x 5 KK- zmm.m.fL-+..2,1 1 M . S55-ff' - P . . - . ' - X ' t, vx I x. ' 1 ' ' , Q , A . ,- w: f'i!:5E in rm Z masses X ini, W -'I 5 SX ' 0 1 bs.J-1 'K ifzf EDITORIALLY SPEAKING June Issue HIS June marks the sixth volume of THE PENN QUILL. Originally the brainchild of Dr. Burr, our former superintendent, and Mrs. Marian K. Tobin, it has survived and flourished since 1935 in various forms. Its first year was in Eve issues of the news' paper type, with a staff of twentyfsix, compared to our present number of seventy. It was issued bifmonthly beginning December 20, 1935. Darius McDowell was the editorfinfchief. The second year it came in the form of a magazine, two issues during the year, one serv' ing as a special commencement issue, dedicated to the graduating class. Major N. Travers, jr. acted as EditorfinfChief of both. 1937 saw one issue of ten pages, serving also as a commencement issue, edited by George Derrickson. The 1938 issue, also a commencement number, saw some of our present staff members to the fore, and commemorated the Swedish Tercenten' ary. This year we splurged, using two pages of informal snapshots. And next, 1939 saw the realization of one of our dreams. THE PENN QUILL became a year book. Bigger and better in all ways, it included a record of the year's activities and photographs of the faculty, seniors and other class groups. Frank Wilhelme was editorfinfchief. We feel and hope that this, the 1940 issue will surpass all former efforts, yet leaving some features to improve on next year. We wish to express appreciation to Mr. Ker- shaw of Kershaw Studios, to Mr. Ribsam of Globe Engraving Company, and Mr. Cleaves, our Printer, for their kind help in our publicaf tion of this issue. We wish to thank Mr. Pos- tles, of the faculty, for his kind cooperation, and to thank Mr. Haut for the use of his picture of our school. We also feel that tribute should be paid to our adviser, Mrs. Tobin, whose guidance and inspirf ation is deeply appreciated by the members of the staff. THE EDITOR. Young America Looks Forward VERY june half a million young hopefuls walk down an aisle, go on a stage, receive a certificate stating they have been graduated. They listen to an inspiring talk, and then they are ready to face the world. Then the jobless people of the world sigh and say cynically More people for less jobs! and in general deplore the fact that yearly more are to come and think it becomes more hopeless. They discourage the young graduates and think that they are doomed to a life of relief or loafing. But, is it really so hopeless? We think not! Every year opens some new field to take up the slack. Think of the thousands employed in radio, and industry yet in its infancy. Aviation is a young industry. Communication is rapidly developing new fields, also the transportation industries. The new, slick trains, busses, and airplanes require thousands of men, designers and operators, to build and run them. If one style of car lasted, or bus, train, or airplane to such an extent that no renewals would be need- ed, then the cause for all the despair and des' pondency would be well founded, but these things change radically every year. Thus it is that here is cause for hope for young Americans graduating, this and every year young America can look forward to a brilliant future in a brilliant America. THE EDITOR. PEOPLE we couua DO wm-lou 'r Z +1 AA A 29 Wfwfff 2 ind! , I I I I . I s I , , , Z Qs I if , Staff Of the Penn uill A it J '. Adviser MRS. MARIAN K. TOBIN Edito1'infChief RICHARD H0oTs Assistant Editor Exchange Editor CLIFFORD SPARKS HERMAN FROM Business Managers MARJORIE HEARNE ELIZABETH RUTLEDGE ARTHUR HEINEL Assistants JOSEPH DI FETERICI MARY JOHNSON HERMAN EDWARDS JOSEPHINE WEER GLADYS GOODEN jon N DAVIS MARQIARET PROUD ELLEN JOHNSON RUTH PROUD JOHN MEGGINSON BIIEORD CLINE HIiLliN THOMAS IACK HOPKINS ANGELO DI GIROLAMO MARY LAWSON Class Editors CHARLOTTE HOPKINS NEWELL DUNCAN Sports Editors Assistants CLARA HOPKINS JOHN BURRIS GRACE GOODING VERLA PARKER Photography Editor VANCE MITCHELL Assistants BETTY MITCHELL ELIZABETH BLACKBURN BETTY ULRICH ANNE PLATT Art Editor ROBERT GRAVELL A Y h C Assistants LIDREY ASE JOSEPH THOMAS Stenographers ELVA CAMPBELL MILDRED STRAWBRIDGE Features WILLIAM PHILLIPS MARYANNA GEBHART PAULINE DI FETERIC1 VIRGINIA HOLCOMB ELIEANOR PARKER BAYARD BENDLER HILDA HEWES NANCY ELLEN HILL BETTY WEBB HELEN SULLIVAN JACK CARROW ALICE HUNT VIRGINIA INGLE BETTY TRAUB KATHERINE PUDVAN ANNA WEGRYZNOWSKI VIRGINIA QUIGLEY CATHERINE CARRICK E71 MARY BURRIS CHARLOTTE ROSS MERRILL BRADLEY JEANETTE PROUD PEGGY WEER DORIS WRIGHT MARGARET HIENEL CHARLOTTE WRIGHT PEGGY MCCAUGHAN LILLIE MAY HURD MARGARET ANTHONY ORVILLE GOODEN ELIZABETH KEE Board of Education of the New Castle Special School District MR. RICHARD M. APPLEBY .... ........ President MR. JAMES T. ELIASON, JR. ........... ............. . ........ V ice'President MR. HAROLD C. WHITESIDE ............ ............................ S ecretary MR. HoRAcE L. DEAKYNE MR. JACOB H. SPEICI-IER GENERAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION MR. HAROLD C. WHITESIDE. . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ . .Superintendent of Schools University of Pennsylvania, B. A. and M. A. ln Education. Additional Graduate work at Harvard and Columbia Universities. MRS. FLORENCE M. LANE .................... ......................... S chool Secretary PERSONNEL OF THE WILLIAM PENN SCHOOL STAFF THE SECONDARY SCHOOL MISS ELEANOR CRAMER .... . ................ . . . . ........... Biology and Home Economics Unlverslty of Delaware, B. S. in HOIHC Economics: University of Delaware, summer sessions. MISS CARRIE DOWNIE. . . . . . . ...... . . . . . .... . . .Hygiene and Elementary Remedial 'Teaching Unlverslty of Pennsylvania, summer sessions: University of Delaware summer sessions. MR. FRANCIS W. FENTON . . . . . . . . . .. ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commercial Subjects and Biology and Physical Education for Boys West Chester State Teachers College, B. S.: Pennsylvania State College, graduate work. MISS JUNE N. GRIM. . .... . .................. .. ....... . ..... . . . . . . . .French and Latin Bucknell University, A. B. AR. THEODORE J. KRAEMER ........ . .. ....... . .. ........... Physics and Manual Training Pennsylvania State College, B. S.: Temple University, graduate work. MRS. PEARL G. LANCASTER ...... . ...... .. . . ....................... Commercial Subjects Philadelphia Business College, Teachers' Course: University of Delaware, summer sessions. MR. JAMES A. LAUDER. . . . .......... . ...... Phtysical Education for Boys and Social Studies Southern Illinois State Teachers College, B. S.: 'raduate work in Physical Education, Unl- verslty of Kentucky. MISS VERNA D. LEIE. . . . ............... . . . .Physical Education for Girls and Social Studies Women's College, University of Delaware, A. B. Miss ANNE M. PLATT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . .... . . . .Junior High School Mathematics University of Delaware, summer sessions. MR. DAVID H.PosTLEs....................... ........ ..... ....English West Chester State Teachers College. B. S.: Peirce School of Business. MR.JoI-INC.RoMAN............... ..... ...... ...............History University of Delaware, A. B.: Temple University, graduate work. MR. CHARLES E. SMITH. . . . . .... . ......... . ...... High School Principal and Mathematics Wailington College, B. S.: University of Virginia, graduate work: Duke University, graduate wor . MRS. MARIAN K. TOBIN. . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . .... . . . .Library and Natural Science University of Delaware, A. B.: University ot' Pennsylvania, summer sessions: Columbia Uni- versity, extension course. MISS LoUIsE P. WRIGHT....... .... .... ...... ..... ......English Posse Nissen School, Boston. Massachusetts: Ursinus College: Temple University, B. S.: Beacom College: University of Delaware, summer sessions. THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MRS. ADELAIDB F. BowLsEEv. . . . . . . . ........... . ....... Assistant to Elementary Principal University of Delaware, A. B. MRS. EDNA F. CHALLENGER. . . . . ......... . . . . . . ..... . . ........... . . .Piano Accompanist Sternberg School of Music: University of Delaware: summer sessions. MISS ADDIE E. ..... .....Geography and Nature Study University of Delaware, summer sessions. MRS. RUTH Z. DULINo............ ...... and Club Work Unlversig' of Delaware, summer sessions: University of Pennsylvania sumIner sessions: West Chester tate Teachers College, summer session. MISS ELIZABETH T. JoNEs ...... . ........ . . . . . . . . . .... . ..... . .Fine Arts and Penmanship University of Delaware, B. S.: University of Pennsylvania, Sllllllllel' sessions: University of Virginia, summer sessions. MISS B.MARJoRIE LYNAM......... ....... ...........Second Grade University of Delaware, summer sessions. MRS. MARGARET M. MARSHALL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .... . . .First and Second Grade University of Delaware, summer sessions. MRS. NELL B. B. MOUSLEY ...... . ...... . ....... Elementary Principal, Hygiene, and Health West Chester State Teachers College: University of Delaware, summer sessions: University of Pennsylvania, summer sessions: eabody College: Nashville, Tennessee, summer sessions: University of Florida, sumIner sessions. MISSANNE NEWLOVE.......................... ........Assistant to First Grade Teacher MRS. RUTH N. Ross. . . . ....... . ....... . . . . . .Fourth Grade Academic Work University of Delaware, summer sessions. MRS. MARIAN B. SULLIVAN.. ............ . . .Third Grade Academic Work University of Delaware, sumIner sessions. MRS. MARGARET W. THORNTON. . . . ...... . , , , . , , , , , , , , , , ,Fi-,gt Grade University of Delaware, summer sessions. MISS IRENE O. WISE ..... . . .. ........ . . . .... History and Arithmetic University of Delaware, sumIner sessions. MRS. CATHERINE G. MURPHY .... .. .. .... . . . . . . . . . .. .............. . . . . . . . . .Substitute West Chester State Teachers College. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE STAFF AT THE WILLIAM PENN SCHOOL MR. FRANK W. DOLSON .............................................. Chief Custodian MR. HERBERT C. KEE .... .... A ttendance Officer and Assistant Custodian MR. CHARLES MUNsoN.. . .............. Assistant to the Custodians MR. O. H. GRAHAM .... . . .In Charge of Bus Transportation L63 -in 5 35 ,N X , Fx- X 5 N xx F 1-, ,V,,.EA , . A V. Q , IHA k i, Yi, , xy is iz K 5 if isbn A 5 ws- :E,' Qlzl .1 1 . 1 1 , . Lak V I 1 ? '- .. E:1::- M ag -- . ,-l'.- fi, if 2- in aj I V L, i 1 , .. R S 6. ' '. ,--: THE FACULTY Q . Mu V Q., .fo K WWHX W rngznfny N uf oiwcgowwwx l l I 3 l Dedication To our high school principal MR. CHARLES E. SMITH in grateful acknowledgment of his twelve years of lead' ership and service in our high school, the stajf of the 1940 issue of THE PENN QUILL fondly dedicate this second volume of our annual. THE PENN QUILL Vo1.uMs 6 Official Publication of William Penn Higla School New Castle, Delaware XVILLIAM PENN SCHOOL JUNE, 1940