Wyomissing Area High School - Colophon Yearbook (Wyomissing, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1924 volume:

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' 'Q5A3U5,f?f M 1 rf.-4, fljr' ' gn, - 'fi' V' 1, 'pi N, tn, M . ' 4 r. -. Q- V' ' SL.-, -' ff.: -. - i I, W,- 1. N 9 'mn 'w oi'buI1' ' T ' ' W4 - .. rv - .f,. ,-, xv. 4181?-pg, ' ' ,N,. v ff, 1. v. 1 Lk ., ff-Z. X v4 1 , ,Ali , v 1'-vi -new ' F47 M r.,'?f ,,. v. A -1 ,.f!. .- H 553. 5- 1 A M35 K 1-1 4 '-5: 4 I n 'ww '11, 1-1 A A.-.f 1 A 1 4 4' wr- 1 q JM., ff . fs .1-, ' up , 1 'IPA VI y ,. , , '.f '.f1r V v 21 K Fi, D . The BLUE AND WHITE I 9 2 4 W.fr5.4V Wu6mX.6 x 5 .J N 1 PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE WYOMISSING HIGH SCHOOL, AT WYOMISSING PA ', D WYOMISSING I-IIGI-I SCHOOL BUILDING -3 '--f ., ,,.., ,, - ..., -, -AA ,. ,- . A.-..,, An, ll Pom-zwoRD Q 1 ESQ, N preparing this initial volume of' the Blue and CU 2 White, We have tried to make it a true representa- tation of the High School life of Wyomissing. In its content we have chronicled the passing events of the school year, those happenings which today mean least to us, but in the future when We desire to look back, it is our hope that they may remind us of that which in the past was the first aim of our life-a successful High School education. In presenting this volume to the faculty, the students, the alumni, parents and friends of the Wyomissing High School, it is our wish that they read and enjoy it, for by our' effort it is a finished and final product of the . SENIOR CLASS OF 1924. , ,ptr 5, hj i w, + ' ' ' e.,.F I till' 5 Page Three H5 'PH E BLUE AND WHI T 3+ c Ifuur fi? 4 'Q J.L.AvPuNzELLAR it A fr Q 1. 4 -SH Zflfl A' F E BLUE, AND WHITE Un 3. ZH. 2Xq:qJenzf.e1 lav, BFI. A. Zin eqxprcciatinn nf his mgnnrissing, this Elm: mth wlyite is respcct- fullg hchicatch. interest in the stuhimts emh cities ptngrvssim: sspitit mth ns nf tmlume nf the Page Five - xgg aiud THE FAl'U1.'lxX -SH THE BLUE AND WHITE 0 J a J. L. APPENZELLAR, M. A. S'1zpervix1'r1g Prinripal '33 Faculty -' Samuel I. Henry, B. A. . . History and Mathematics. Wayne H. Kinsey, B. S. . . . . Science Miss Anna Althouse, B. A. Modern Languages Miss Iva R. Hummer, B. A. . English Edwin R. Haag, B. A. . Latin and History Miss Esther Nagel . H . . . ' Commercial Miss Anna Biehl . . Mathematics and Geography Miss Helen M. Printz . Drawing and Penmanship Miss Robertta Iliff . . Home Economics J. Calvin Weiss . lndustrial Arts Raymond H. Deidrick . Physical Education George Fichthorn . . . in Music Page Seven .,..L.,v'.,', , X . ,ff :ix Xa..-Q., K , ,, fxofwqfw F2 TV' fr 'P X E Circ-5-:s747'2-C1255 , use Q , V-X, I 1 I Editor-in-Chief Q HENRY G. STETLER I Literary ELIZABETH ZUG CORNELIA TROWBRIDGE ETHEL IBACH Art BETTY C. du PLAINE Athletics CHARLES HILTON Personals FANNY LAUBENSTEIN MILDRED OSMAN Advertising JOHN SPECKER HANS RAHM Humor I SARA DEC K Business Manager JOHN VOG EL Faculty Advisor IVA R. HUMMER I I I I s V . .N-1 H ff' ,XMI ' IB. MWQDUQWQ G RADUAT ESQ? '24 Y Qisf-ft: Q , f f, I , ' I F-QNX? X FS! W 2? A W .B - C- - its-5 THE BLUE AND wnirnsi ii Page 'lien SARA E. DECK ' t iiDecky1vi111Sally1t Cal Vice-President of Class. tbl Senior Basket Ball. CCD Humor Editor of Year Book. Here's the girl who likes all kinds of soft drinks, but who is quite genuinely partial to lVloxie . And that reminds us-who was it who said that freckles are one of the greatest attributes of Sara's good looks? At that rate, we are thankful that thus far the Hsoap- man has found nothing to eradicate them. However laying all joking aside, we want to say that if dispositions were things that could be made to order, we would immediately send in a demand for one as happy and as optimistic as Sara's. DONALD ERM ENTROUT Danny - Don Cal Senior Basketball. tbl Cheer Leader. tel Track Team. Donny was one ol our basketball cheer leaders this year. His school spirit carried him to the extent of wearing a blue and white costume at all the games. He is one ofthe nimble footed members ol' our class. A dance wouldn't be a dance without Donny being there to dance with all of us. HELEN DRIES Helen Helen's powers of making hats startle the Millinery class. But don't be misled for she's not going to be a millinerg we think her thoughts are turned towards Typing Schuylkill College seems to be her ideal and we know that her thoughts linger there more than in XY. H. S. 5 Q L , .1 'in' If kv ' r g 3, . i ' . I , J 1-Egifm 1 Til-IEVBALUE AND wiu1'1'12 Q-In RUSSELL FEGLEY Grillz tal Captain Senior Basket Ball. Russell's favorite slogan is Never do today what you can do tomorrow. If possible don't do it then. On leavingschool he will greatly miss his toy-the typewriter! l-le has poetic ability and we wouldn't be surprised if some day we might have the pleasure of listening to some of his poems. lVhat charm does the Co-Op. hold for him? BETTY C. du PLAINE BelIy Cal Captain Varsity Basket Ball Team. tbj Illustrator of Year Book and Class Paper. Betty is one of the Scholars of our class. livery time we see her she is poring over some text book. In spite of her studious ways, Betty was once a playful Freshie. She helped to win the Girls' Basket Ball Championship of Berks County for Vllyomissing, and we are proud of her. Her pet phrase is, 'fln the First place , and - we hope that she will be a first place nurse. ARTHUR L. GARNER Buddy - Bitzi tal Class President. tbl Varsity Basket Ball Squad. CCD Captain of Varsity Base Ball Team. Cdl Illustrator of Class Paper. In the Spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to love. Is this the trouble with Bud? For the last few months he seems to be in a trance , and our conclusion was that this was the reason. Buddy is one of our best athletes and deserves our appreciation. Page' Eleven f.. BMJ? t lflf' A 22-gi 'rue HLUE AND WHITE fv Page Twelve HELEN GROHS Helen Cal Senior Basket Ball. ' Helen is jolly and good natured. H-er fingers are always flying over either the keys ol a piano or typewriter. She delights in dancing and is never without partners. We think maybe this is due to that come hither look in her eyes. Helen is a good worker and we are sure she will be a success as private secretary for some official. CHARLES R. HILTON UCllllI'I'liEl' Cal Captain of Varsity Basket Ball team. fbj Debating Team. fcj Sports Editor of Year Book and Class Paper. fdj Track Team. No matter what we are doing or where we are, everytime we hear a deep bass voice singing Sole Mio , we know that Charlie is somewhere near at hand. Perhaps that is the way he exercised his lungs while in training for basket ball. He was Captain of our Varsity Five this year. As for debating, NV. J. Bryan himself would not be compared with our Charlie. Some day we'may have the pleasure of seeing his bust standing in the auditorium of the good old Xilyomissing High Schoolf ANNA C. HENNING 'lAr111a Anna has recently joined the bobbed-hair lassies rank. Although quiet and reserved, she is always ready for a good time. She is a good worker and an expert at shorthand. We hope to see Anna as the Champion Shorthand writer of the world. However we are Fi l con tent she will be a success in whatever occupation she chooses 5 c l Q85 THE BLUE AND WHITE Qs I II. ELM ER KEISER Red - Kissern Elmer is going to Mt. Alto to take up forestry. We know that he will make good for he has proven it by his valuable service to Farr's Nurseries. He says efflcency is the keynote to success, for this reason he keeps a record of the mice he catches for B. H. F. every month. MILDRED Y. HOLLENBACH 'Ulflfickcyl' Caj Senior Basket Ball. Mickey was one of our most enthusiastic basket ball fans. NVe wonder why? Maybe there was a charm there, who knows? Her stature has nothing to do with her pep , for she has twice as much pep as she is high. No matter when we go into Gehret's Store we see Mickey busily filling someone's order. Her sunny dis- position and laughing eyes make her a great favorite among her classmates. HANS E. RAHM . IlTinny! I Cal Secretary of Class. Cbj Senior 'Basket Ball. fcj Varsity Base Ball Team. Cdl Advertising Manager of Year Book. Hans believes in women's rights, for has not he himself said that they know all the arts of stuffing the ballot at election? He expects to go to' the University of Cincinnati next year and we feel happy for him because there will be plenty of girls there for him to tease. ff, si,-im ? 3 ? AJ ffftlql ,V Gtr , A A 4..y Q, 'CQ' it gf... In 4-' ' Qi Page 'lillirtt' .Maw +5 .Q i . '-..- l ' ' THE BLUE if-XND WHITE x A ,Ez xxuii' . ,L-J Lage lfourteen if 1 ....-- ,, -..L1 l ETH EL R. IBACH Elini Cal Senior Basket Ball Team. tbl Associate Literary Editor Year Book. Her eyes hold laughter, and her heart sunshine. She may look the mystic Oriental, but she is frank and without brooding secrets. She scorns conceit but admires simplicity. Her greatest delight lies in probing into the glories of ancient Greece and Rome. jOHN C. SPECKER HJUIIIIJIYVH tal Senior Basket Ball. fbl Advertising Year Book. Here is our solemn friend john. Altho he is very quiet there is oftimes mischief brooding in his eyes. johnny is very fond of eating during school hours. He is our public candy Counter. Specker is a strong advocate of the marvels and beauties of the Latin language. ERMA KOCH Erma Because of her pleasing personality, Erma has made many friends in XYyomissing High, although she has only been with us a year and a half. She is the poetess of the class and wrote several poems for the Class Paper. She is one of our studious girls and we feel that she will be a success in the future. K A -EH THSDE neue AND WHITE Qi: FANNY Nl. LAUBENSTEIN Lizzie Cal Personal Editor of Year Book. And here is nonchalant Fanny! Her boredom is the delight of the class. There are times however, when this boredom is dropped and then she becomes as peppy as the peppiest. When she under- takes a task, she completes it-witness her work on this Years school paper. Fanny's favorite car is a Ford. No high powered motors, no expensive foreign make for her. Give her a Lizzie coupe and she will be perfectly satisfied. HENRY G. STETLER iiSC00Pvv Caj Editor-in-Chief of Year Book. tbl Senior Basket Ball. QCD Editor of Class Paper. When we feel some tug at our arm and a deep voice say, What do you know, we know that Henry is sleuthing. He has applied this policy to his work on our Year Book. He is just as consci- entious in everything else that he does as in his newspaper work. 0 RUTH MENGEL Ruth Cab Senior Basket Ball. Ruth's good nature and pleasant smile will ever be remembered in W. H. S. She aspires to become a chemist and we all wish her good luck. She is studious and quiet, so what more can be wished for than such a combination of good qualities. Page Fifteen i LLC f IU -ig THE BLUE AND WHDITE Page Sixteen ROBERT C. STROUP Bob taj Senior Basket Ball. ' Bob is well versed on all kinds of fiction. just ask him about any book written in Spanish or English and he will give his opinion on it. l-le is one of our women haters. But-a word to the wise is sufficient they say. This is our warning Look out, Bob, remem- ber this is Leap Year. M ILDRED C. OSMAN Sz's - ,lIirke,v tal Senior Basket Ball. fbi Associate Personal Editor Year Book. This small blonde with her perpetually downcast eyes is an example of pluck personified. Her demure aspect is merely a mask, as those who know her realizeg for she isjust chucked full of fun and pep and-mischief! She is another basket ball fan: they say there is a reason for everything. XN'hat is it in Mildred's case? FRANCIS YOST ''Buddy'-'Bud - Skinny Cal Senior Basket Ball. tbl Class Treasurer. CCD Track Team. Cdl Editor-in-chief Class Paper. The perpetual laugh pertains to Buddy. We would not feel at home in English Class if it were not for his laughing. VVe don't know what Francis intends to do when he is through school, but our advice is that he should take up law because of his strong argumen- tative powers. N Q25 THE B1,uE AND WHITE MARY I. ROEDER Mary Cal Captain Senior Basket Ball. Laugh and the world laughs with you , this seems to be Mary's idea for no matter when you see her she is laughing her little Movie Laugh and it is believed that she will laugh her way through life. She is a good sport and was Captain of the Senior Girls' basket ball and volley ball Teams this Year. In spite of her three years with us in Wyomissing High there is still a warm spot in her heart for Harrisburg, and we wonder if some day we may not hear of her again in the Capitol City? JOHN F. YOGEL AAB'lil'di6ii'-HJ0lI7l71.VH Cal Business Manager of the Year Book and Class Paper. tbl Captain of Track Team. Everybody has a reason for coming to school. johnny declares his is to wait for June. VVe wonder what attractiveness june holds for him. His father wants him to be a business man, but we know that his other Pop will have something to say in the matter. Because of Birdie-'s fatherly air we all look to him for advice. KATHERI N E STOLTZ Katherine is another of our quiet girls but we l-:now that Still water runs deep. Her pleasing personality and good nature have won her many friends in W. H. S. No matter how discouraging the task she is always willing to do for others without one word of boasting. 'M I Page Seventeen Q5 THE BLUE AND WHITE CORNELIA G. TROWBRIDGE Neil - Connie Cal Senior Basket Ball. Cbj Social Editor of Class Paper. Here is Neil, one of our most popular girls. She is also the olhcial school barber. Any time after school you can find Neil trying to improve some girl's looks with a shingle. W. H. S. will certainly miss a good sport and Bucknell will be glad to have such a delightful new student. ELIZABETH E. ZUG 'Lizzie' '-' 'Betlyu tal Literary Editor of Year Book and Class Paper. tbl Member of Debating Team. Ccj Pianist of School Orchestra and Assembly. This stutlious little miss is the musician of our class. VVithout her our mornings would be droll, for it is her music that starts us on our day. Her musical ability is not the only talent that Betty has, as is shown by her marvelous stories and poems. And then she is able to draw most anything from a fly to an elephant. But of all these talents her chief delight is in tickling the ivorys . We wish her the best of success in her musical career. Ihr 1HllDlIll11'iEIlllt jjnlyn vhrer Page Eighteen N U-, CN '7 X' ffx, 'X--A arm , ag? To The Class of I924 From the fragments of races who sailed the blue seas: From the brain and brawn of early pilgrimsg Coming down thro' centuries, there evolved a class. lt was a bond of the Olden VVorld wrought into the New: Of seekers who travel the long trail of knowledge, And whose names, like many others, may be emblazoned Or may sink into oblivion. Yet as they traveled, one by one there dropped out, To enter into a lesser or a greater glory, A few of these Pilgrims, as gently as the leaves Fall to the ground and are lost thereafter. Still there were hills to plod, mountains to climb, Torrents to swim, and night to encounter, Before their destination might loom ahead. But one star shown for their guidance! A pure silver cup brimming over with molten rays- A lantern of achievementg And as many rays were there as the number of Pilgrimsg One for each of them-some pointing north, some south, Yea, east and west! for the diverse roads of talent Hidden in the distance. So marched they seekers: now come they conquerorsl They were banded by one common laborg Nourished by optimism: linked by love on their iourney: But-alas! they have but begun in their cycle! For they have reached a fork in the road. Yea, they have begun, but now the body that was mingled Must separate, and each Wayfarer must follow his own course. Here, I see them, now! They are bidding their farewells! There is a smile, a tear, a wistful waving of the hand, As they part. Now they are gone! In the distance they have all disappeared one by oneg And their voices are no longer heard in unison. Thus the fragments of races' so evolved into a class, Hear become fragments again. MA-L, Elizabelh E. Zug Page Ninteen s sg- THE BLUE AND WHITE Senior Class History How the years have flown! It seems to me but yesterday that I with two and thirty others, entered the portals of the Vllyomissing High School, and yet since then Old Father Time has traced wrinkles in my cheeks, has touched my hair with the irony of his humour. I have found an old diary of my school days and it helps me to recall vividly every little incident of those precious four years. How eager we were, we pilgrims to that far away land of knowledge, how full of mischief and yet how anxious to succeed! Because of our verdancy the upper classmen whom we so loved and revered called us the Freshmen, I can remember the tricks and pranks we played, and the manifold punishments thereof. I can remember the tiredness of our arms from writing pages and pages of history as payment for our misdeeds. They were joyous days but they were tinged too, by sorrow at the death of one of our most beloved teachers-Miss Fenstermacher. At the close of our first lap of the journey. and after numerous strenuous and racking tests of the knowledge we had obtained, we were disbanded to rest for a time after our toiling. Later we again assembled, refreshed and respirated and with a new dignity. Our freshness was dis- carded, for we had donned the distinguished title of Sophomores! There were three of our original band, however, who did not return, but in their places came three new pilgrims-Paul McPike, Florence Finklestein and Mary Roeder. There were new leaders too, to guide us along the rough and narrow path-Mr. Kinsey who taught us the marvels of science, Miss McCall who helped us in the knowledge of our own language and that of Caesar and Cicero and Virgil, and Mr. Mautone who delved with us into the history of our beloved United States. I remember the sleigh ride we had at that time-thie laughter caused by the unexpected tumble of one of us into the snowe-the delicious food served at the little country hotel, and the ride back in the moonlight. It was during this period of our journey that one of our favorite teachers-one Mr. Moyer, left us to answer the call of another and far distant hi l h l. H' greatest regret. gi sc oo is going was marked by our And then the time came when we felt that more cooperation more unity was re uired. . . ' ' fl To meet this necessity we gathered at the home of one of our members for our first class meeting. l can still picture that meeting. The night was cold and rainy but no atmospheric condition would dampen our eHervescent spirits. How we laughed and talked' lNhat s uables there - fl were over the choice of our hrst class colors! tlVlaroon and silver were hnallv selectedl. David Colehower was chosen for the first president. After business mat was devoted to the frivolous things of life. , ters were laid aside the time Thus passed the second lap of our pilgrimage. Again we were disbanded and ' , , ' again we returned still eagermstill ardent-juniors now! There were Five who left us then and there were two Erma Koch and Helen Dries-who joined us, 'I Page Twenty s I x . THE BLUE AND wi-i1TE Q4- But there were obstacles confronting us. Due to the rapid growth in number of travelers to the land of learning, the then occupied building proved itself to be insuniciently large, and for the time being it was necessary to use a nearby church. Many were the hardships met and overcome with a smile-a smile because of the promise of a new and magnihcent building for the next year. There were new teachers, too-Miss Althouse, Miss Smith, Miss Nagle and Mr. Bowman. But in spite of all hardships this period was one of gayety and pleasure. Each pilgrim became imbued with the desire to trip the light fantastic toe and how we did dance. There were four parties given-each more splendid than the last. There was one at Hallowe'en-mysterious and full of the allure of the spook seasong one at Christmas-gay and festive, to which we came dressed in our very bestg one at Easter very formal but also very delightfulg and one in june as a farewell to the dear departing Seniors whose footsteps we were soon to fill. Besides these parties, two plays, in which some of our number were represented, were given. And so the third epoc of our journey drew to a close, and we were Seniors! What a world of memories and recollections the name holds! VVhat a year of happiness and pleasure that one was! How swiftly it passed! First, there was the long promised new building-a monument of perfection it seemed to us, with its individual rooms for the individual groups, its great Auditorium, its department for manual arts, its gymnasium. And there were new teachersfMiss Hummer for English, Mr. Haag for Latin, Miss Iliff for Domestic Science, Mr. Deidrick for physical training and Mr. Wfeiss for manual training. Besides there was a new leader over us all-Mr. Appenzellar who had come to help us and the other struggling bands to the wonderful land of knowledge. There were no new members this time to join us although four of our original band left us, much to our sorrow. This year, instead of seeming the finish of our journey, seemed but the beginning. So many new helds were discovered, so many new activities inaugurated. - This was the year of Athletic competition. Never before had we, as a group, felt so strongly the urge of class and school spirit. Several teams for the numerous activities were formed and although the crown of victory was not always ours, the knowledge that our representatives fought their hardest for us lessened the bitter taste of defeat. As an English project under the guidance of Miss Hummer the task of producing a class paper was undertaken. It was an amateur thing but it led to the desire for a bigger thing. lt was the seed from which a larger undertaking sprang-a class year-book, a record of our activities and in-activities, our deeds and misdeeds through out those four precious years. There was the question of financing this great project-and as a solution, a combination bazaar and track meet was held. A track-meet! What could have been more exciting for the younger pilgrims. What could have been more noisy! And combined with the shouts and yells, lcan still hear the voices of the hot-dog venders, the balloon sellers, the flower-girls! But in spite of all noise and clamor, the bazaar was a success and it furnished the means of beginning our year book. And so as our goal drew nearer, as the long promised land of learning grew from a thing of promise and hope into a tangible reality, we felt that we should like to tarry longer on the road- now grown familiar and dear thru friends gained and memories sown along the wayside. But the time was limited-no delays were allowed-and so, one day in june we entered the longed-for gates-wiser perhaps, because we had awakened to the realization that within those gates was not the ending but the commencement of a broader Field for the search of knowledge, of success and of happiness, 9 Cornelia Trowbridge. Page Twenty-One jill 'rl 'A V 1' l f 'ti .ig THE BLUE AND WHITE -,, ., . Class Prophecy At last my fondest. hopes were to be realized. I was to sail for China on Thurdsay as a missionary and, all my trunks being packed, I stepped forth on Sunday to gaze once more at the long familiar buildings and sights of Reading. I was to dine at the home of a former classmate, Mildred Hollenbach, who was now a pert little housewife who managed her home and husband in a most efficient way. Mildred and I chatted about the good old times in Wyomissing High and then wondered where everyone could be. Mildred knew at least where one was and' that happened to be Katherine Stoltz, who had also been courageous enough to take the leap into niatrimony and who too was employed in making a little home bright and cheerful. The time Hew as if on wings and accordingly I took my departure receiving a fond invitation to call again upon my return from China. Sunday Eve I spent in a very profitable way listening to the eloquence of Russel Fegley, now a minister of a large church. People dozed comfortably while Russel waxed more eloquent not noticing the seeming lack of appreciation. Monday I left for New York and on the train I found a paper edited by Henry Stetler, now a very brilliant editor of the Literary Digest. Thus surprised on hearing of another classmate I glanced at the striking headlines which read, Foremost Chemist Wrecks Half a Town, but Happily is Uninjured. Miss Ruth Mengel wrecks a town but discovers an explosive that will entirely devastate Germany, should we again wage war . Still wondering I turned the pages and read concerning the winners of the Champion Typing and Shorthand Contests, whom I found to be no other than Helen Grohs and Anna Henning. I was glad of this sucess for my old friends but a farmer engaged in his daily work, caught my eye and as I watched him I caught a glimpse of red hair and discovered him to be Elmer Keiser planting potatoes with a book perched on the planter. I turned once more to my paper and read that Hans Rahm was now in Congress arguing mightily with certain other Senators on Womans Rights. I paused to muse over the fortunes of my former classmates and, allowing my eyes to gaze upon the occupants of the car, saw Donald Ermentrout entering, loaded with bags and bundles of all description. He recognized me at once and we started to reminisce over the old days. He said that Max Reimer was now a forester striving hard to reforest the bad lands of Arizona, and that Sara Deck was teaching school in a nearby schoolhouse: also that Helen Dries and Mary Roeder were teaching at the old school in WYOFHISSIHQ. Donald had become a salesman for Fuller Brushes and advised me to take a few along as they might come in handy. As he was leaving he called back to me that john Vogel was now a constructive engineer and was thinking of building a bridge across the ocean. Arriving in New York, I made my way to the nearest subway. Even in my hurry I was attracted by the most awful shrieks. I glanced at the place from which the cries issued and on the glass windows was painted, john Specker, D. S. Painless Dentist. At least no one was being murdered, and I continued on my way, musing over the singular fact that the whereabouts r to remain at the home of relatives for the several days. In the evemng we went to the theatre to see Madam Neile in Ro meo an, Juliet. Never before was Juliet portrayed with such grace and effect as Cornelia Trowbridge portrayed her that night. Imagine my surprise at seeing her in this new role and I h t d t A as ene o her dressing room after the play. We exchanged queries and Cornelia told me that I should not of one more classmate was added to the list. I was Page Twenty-Two 'Q fi-EQ THE BLUE AND WHITE I miss going to hear the pipe organ recital given by Elizabeth Zug the following evening. Of course I did not miss that opportunity and went away from that recital with a new inspiration which only Elizabeth could have given me. Thursday dawned bright and clear and as the boat did not sail until the afternoon my cousin proposed that we see Ellis Island. All of which was very interesting but far more interesting was the fact that we found Robert Stroup chattering Spanish as an interpreter there. With a pang of regret I watched the Statue of Liberty and that far famed horizon fade from view and suddenly the world seemed to be but a wide expanse of water with only the setting sun in the distance. The evening came upon us quickly but it carried no more loneliness with it for I found on board no other than Irma Koch who was traveling for pleasure, and I found I would have a companion for the greater part of the voyage. The days passed, and on the night before we were to land we listened to a radio. Suddenly we heard a voice of such clearness and sweetness that we were very anxious to learn whom the voice belonged to, Then came the announcer's voice saying, Station XYZ. Miss Mildred Osman, pupil of Professor Sacrinion- cowsky, is now making her debut at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York. Miss Osman will now sing 'School Days', by request. As she sang my thoughts flew back to the days when Mildred's voice could be heard singing in the Kutztown chorus and I wondered if she, too, remem- bered, The next day we came in sight of the busy port of Marsailles. From there we journeyed north to Paris where Irma and I planned to spend a few days. Of course we had to go shopping and stopped at the most exclusive shop, whose window read in gold letters, Madame Fannie. Upon entering the blue and gold salon we were greeted by a most beautifully marcelled person. I stared very impolitely and thereupon this bewildering satin swathed person dropped her air of French pertness and drawled the same old drawl that we could never forget, Well, if it isn't the girls! My land, where did you drop from? We were entertained most sumptuously and went away felling happy to have found Fanny Laubenstein, now a most exclusive and fashionable modiste of Paris. That wasn't the last of her either for Fanny took us to the theatre where we had the good fortune to witness the dance of Mystery portrayed and interpreted most gracefully by Betty du Plaine, now the idol of Paris, who had literally danced her way into the hearts of the people. During our. sojourn in France we visited Cannes for a bit of a holiday. One can never forget the sights of Cannes for it is here that the beauties of France come to wile away the hours with pleasure. One of the sights we shall never forget was that of Francis Yost, bemonacled, and dressed in the very height of fashion, tripping along looking bored to tears. When he saw us the monacle dropped, also his jaw, and he gaped at us as if we were grotesque heathen from an unheard of land. ' He greeted us in a most effusive way and asked the styles of the folks back home. We knew then that he had not changed one bit and suggested that he enter the business with Fanny, as he might prove a most valuable asset with his knowledge of every kind of style imaginable. Before we left France we had occasion to witness some of the Olympic games there in full swing and the name on every one's tongue was that of our friend, Arthur Garner. At Shanghai, Irma left me to continue on her way and in subsequent letter, she told me that upon visiting the Philipine Islands she found Charles Hilton as a consul who was organizing a debating team of natives which challenged any team from any place. Now I knew where each of my classmates were and as I paused musingly, a voice broke into my reverie with: Come, Ethel, stop mooning in that corner and go to bed or you will oversleep and be late for school tomorrow. 'Twas mother calling and I sprang up scattering the new h ht f d h ll we a ,bad dream? t oug s o a very goo or s a s y . Ethel R. Ibadl' Page Twenty-Three 'I x .v.-.vs.-,....,........-.-- ,xx .- -' : I ', fmt- . 5' .W -Us ' , ' HQ ' 5 . , 5- ,E T ,, agp THE BLUE AND WHITE E39 Last Will and Testament Two years and twelve months ago our contractors brought forth UPON thls land 3 new Schocg' conceived in perplexities, and dedicated to the proposition that the other school was too crowde , and that therefore more room was needed. Now we are engaged in preparing for Graduatlon' testing whether this school 'or any other school, so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. VVe have meetings in this school, we come to decide which portion of the front or back field shall be a final resting place for the scholars who here gave their lives that these teachers might' live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this, but in a larger sense we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot Graduate until we have made our Last NV1ll and Testament. I Wle shall not attempt to bequeath to you too much-as one famous man bequeathed to his children the pleasure of sunlit days and starry nights, long summer holidays and the pure delights of winter, Howers and birds, sea and sky-for they are not ours to give, but yours already. But what we do will, will be a ha' pence for each out of our small sack: First-to all whom it may concern, we hereby do hand down the pleasant duty of coming at precisely 8:30 in the morning, and leaving at 4:00 in the afternoon, orbol reporting after thinking hours for friendly conferences with authorities, or like interesting situations. Second-to all teachers, we leave one drill and funnel apiece for lightening their labors in extreme cases, and also a large tool box with other necessary implements for adjusting the scholar. To them, too, we leave all the solid delights of esfpounds. ing knowledge, and collecting papers. Third-to our esteemed principal, we bequeath the enlightening task of conducting chapel exercises, administering justice to the wicked, filling excuse blanks, and making the school a success in general. Fourth-and now, to those who from their restless position as juniors, are to rise, with all mystical hocus-pocus, into Seniority, we hand down the grandeur of snob- bing the Freshmen, teasing the Sophomores, and being in generalwimportant! Theirs is the pleasure of making speeches in auditorium, holding dances, winning . honors, and doing things according to their mellow ideas. . Fifth-to those entering the realm of juniordom we bequeath that which is neither large nor small, but which is aboslutely necessary for any junior-the art of im- itfating a Seniorg along with that a jovial spirit with which to arm themselves every Monday morning. Six-to those who are to become Sophomores, yet behind the curtain, there is willed plenty of practical training in foot exercise, running for excuse blanks: and the whole of the noon hour for accomplishing odd jobs. such as wrangling, preparing the afternoon work, or butting into forbidden class rooms. Seventh-to those who shall be Freshmen, we willingly bequeath all the jovful moments spent in doing the chores, obeying the Seniors, staying from 4:00 to 4:30 now and then, and playing hookey with zeal. VVe also allow them one nail apiece, upon which to hang their surplus excuses and arguments. Eighth-to our faithful janitor, we will one half of the work he has to do now, so as to exclude the collecting of vanity cases from the Auditorium: also the privilege of 21tllTlOlllSl'lll'lg small boys and girls who persist in scattering paperg likewise of burning any stray gym shoes he may find. .Ninth-necessarily a small bequest to Mr. Kinsey,-one unloseable baton for directing chapel singing. ' Tenth-so, in the course of events, we must bequeath to the scholars who take their lunch at noon, the art of keeping quiet and eating at the same time. Thus it has been written! Sic Sit! E. E. Zug Page 'l1Wl:llly-lltjlll' 5 A 'sg THE BLUE AND WHITE NAME S. Deck H. Dries B. du Plaine D. Ermentrout R. Fegley A. Garner H. Grohs A. Henning C. Hilton M. Hollenbach E. lbach E. Keiser E. Koch F. Laubenstein R. Mengel M. Osman H. Rahm M. Roeder J. Specker H. Stetler R. Stroup K. Stoltz C. Trowbridge J. Vogel F. Yost E. Zug Whois Who WHERE FOUND PASTIME Parties Dancing Schuylkill College Making Hats Home Studying Anywhere Dancing Co-Op Playingwith typewriter Bach's Dreaming Y. W. C. A. Flirting With Helen Reading Cvym. Whistling School Having Fun Library Reading Myths Farr's Catching Mice Home Listening In johnnie's Ford Chemistry Lab. Gym. In the Buick I Home Pop's Telephone Receiver ' Alone Home Everywhere Farr's On Motor Cycle Any Musical Assembly Laughing Experiments Sleeping Teasing Girls Laughing Eating 1 Collecting News Reading Hiking Dancing Playing Cards' Raising Cain Wlriting Stories .f'i FTC' CX.. ' if FUTURE School Teacher Housewife Nurse Doctor Taxi-Driver Athlete Stenographer Stenographer Business Manager Teacher Missionary Forestry Secretary Housewife Chemist Prima Donna Congressman Kindergarten Teacher Dentist journalist Interpreter Typist Actress Business Manager Lawyer Musician Page Twenty-Five 'ft 6 aiud X55-Jilnloml N I E i i 5 ,-,.x.. , A 1,29-., , ., Njiliiff .il JUNIOR CLASS O eg THE BLUE AND WHITE Q4- 0 P 5. . unior Class History It was at one of those small country fairs that I, overcome by heat, sought the shade of a wizard's tent. VVhen I was ushered in all was in complete darkness. Then the wizard struck suddenly upon a small gong. A little blue flame sprang up from the brazier at the far end of the tent. The wizard stretched out his wand and it forthwith leaped up into golden glory. Into this globe the wizard commanded me to look. First, all was blank and then gradually pictures were formed. You are now looking into the past, the wizard informed me. Everything was clear before my eyes. There, myself among them, is a group of Freshmen who, altho' green, possess a most amazing faculty of getting all the joy possible out of life, pressed down and running over. lrVe are running, altho' supposed to be hiking to Chapel Rocks. jumping in the hay we nearly lose one of our members, but all ends most happily. The monotony of winter is broken by a sleigh ride and who cares if we do have to walk half wayg it only adds t0 the fun. Spring is the most eventful season. First, we conduct a Clean-Up-VVeek. Not content to merely boost it by words, we don overalls and very effectively proceed to oust King Dirt. Thus, being aroused by the zeal of community service, we are soon put to the test again. News comes that a fierce forest fire is raging on South Mountain, so a goodly number of us don our armor and set out to vanquish the fire. That day is fraught with unusual experiences for us. A truck ride in the glorious spring comes next. A line picnic lunch, after which we romp as colts in the meadow, a ride home with the great stars of night as our only canopy and our joys are complete. The last, as the first, event of this eventful year is a hike. Starting on a wondrous spring morning at six o'clock, we drink to the full of Nature's early offerings. All was again darkness before my eyes, Then the mage stretched forth his wand a second time. It is at Sophomorehood at which I am now gazing. Many are the illegitimate good times we had sliding down the street in front of church while changing classes, romping on the lawn, playing tennis and in other ways letting out our exuberant feelings to the utmost. It seems that the love of the great out-of-doors is born in us for again we launch the year with a most enjoyable hike combined with a corn roast. Now we try our first real party. With dif- ficulty we secure a barn and succeed in cleaning it of the accumulated dirt of years. At this a Halloween party, food and fun, bewitching costumes and a moon are the most outstanding features. At Christmas we show our versatility in a clever sketch gotten up at a mon1ent's notice. The crowning event of this year is a straw ride and chicken dinner held at Black Horse by the Literary Society. This society had been holding bi-weekly meetings thru out the year lfor the promotion of the growth of our intellectual beings. Darkness once more covers the face of the globe. Haste, wise man, cried I, I would see the finish. So again the magic rod was stretched forth and again a panorama took shape before my eyes. Once more the scene shifts. We are juniors in a new modern building with all the facilities at our command. With a fine new gymnasium, athletics naturally claim our attention. We enter' them with zest and zeal and are proud of our laurels won by much effort in track and boys' basket ball. Debate also claims the attention of some of us. It proves helpful in the conduct of our class business, for much discussion, debate and even coercion are necessary in the choice of our class ring. Finally, one with an original seal is chosen. When it comes to colors a decided pugilistic attitude is manifested in the stiff fight put up for black and blue, however the miserly instinct in us triumphs and the black is changed to gold. In the selection of a flower we showed our amorous instinct in the over-whelming vote cast for mistletoe. However, pressure is brought to bearg so the sweet pea is selected. Again this year our love of hiking outcrops, so we betake ourselves to the historic old cloisters at Ephrata and there spend a most profitable day. A Ladies' Home journal subscription contest shows the marked ability.at salesmanship of some of us and adds materially to our treasure. It also affords for the winning side a party and ,royal spread at the expense of the losers. Another party held at Christmas radiates the mirth and good humor of the season. Spring suddenly bursts upon us and many other good times are had. ' , The globe again clouds and I stop a moment in retrospection. . Sara Smillz. Page Twenty-Seven .1 fir 'ft ' Kg-1 1 ,, fifj V x 6 ' in I A 9 . iv 3 E555 , Lf ' 1 .J 4 -' fi .fj I X L , l f tf.f:l'. X' X ,,Ys at xcf -V 4 CLASS L.,4-4 'Q ,E K, if sa- j -I-..f4 'ex fi,-m'5,'bJ,. rjff m 3'Yl limi, 5-Ulf 'limi 4 Y . W E Bi.UE AND wi-:ITE E34- I Sophomore Class History The Class of 1926 entered High School two years ago, lull ol new hopes and resolutions. Some of these have been broken and have vanished but we are still struggling on. Although the class has not been able to organize, our cooperation is just as good as in any other class. The beginning of the year we only had one member, Frances Parker, with an average of 00, but on the last month-there were six, Frances Parker, Grace Bader, Bertha Smith, Dolores Taggert, Mary Smith and john Tucker. The Sophomores not only excel in class work but also in athletics. Dur girls won the basket ball championship of the inter-class league. The good playing of the forwards, Betty Calvert, Ruth Hildebeitel and Dorothea Redcay, and of the guards, Grace Bader, Mildred Luigard and Catherine Monyer, together with the leadership of the captain and center, Bertha Smith, helped us win the victory. Our girls' volley ball team tied for first place with the juniors. Our class too had the most number of girls on the Varsity team-Dolores Taggert, Olive Britton and hflargaret Putt. Although our boys did not lead in either basket ball, volley hall, or base ball, we had the joseph Cnlin and Henry Bice on the tratlx team Frumts PUIIFV basket ball team and two members honor of having three members, Frank Hilton, joseph Carlin and Russel Kirst on the Varsity ' ' ,f ', 1 z f Y' ', C .. R MEMBE Ruth Hildebeitel Betty Calvert Grace Bader Dolores Taggert Catherine Monyer Edith Schappel Dorothy Redcay Mildred Luigard Marian Fegley Margaret Putt Thelma Pennypacker Susan Hoffmaster ' Evelyn Buchanan Emily Roeder Bertha Faust Frances Parker Olive Britton Dorcas Anderson ,gag 1, kgs . , ft . fu , , fw'.:2tl' - f' fl Mjf.,,I. ,1 V . tt., S OF SOPHOMORE CLASS . , , SJ-wg!! mlm iz? 'MQ 'W' was ati' X5 at NAU Bertha Smith Kathryn Felthofl Mary Smith jack Rpthermel joseph Carlin john Wleiler Henry Bice Russel Kirst Hans Moter Charles Blumberg Paul Miller Harold Schaeffer Wiliriert Evans Arthur Labe Frank Hilton Henry Ermentrout john Tucker Page Twenty-Nine Q -4 'LE K-9 ' E 3 If ll mn ll 5 In IQ ' - IQ , Z 7 nu: - :V Q E P ra ' 'Fl W V' C1 IT! 3' Z I U 4 4. ' : -a n X 'N 1 l51 ' raw L If 'cuss 4270 Q gf Eiufah.,.A-, N444 i . G' i lfftlf' qiQ.1LA-rig ' g tg y if TI-IE BLUE AND wn1'rE Qi- Freshman Class History The history of the Freshmen Class is not long, because it covers a period of only one year. The original class had been the Eighth grade of the Wyomissing school. This year our enrollment has been increased by pupils from nearby towns, and by newcomers in Wyomissing. It is hoped that the class will remain as large as it is now while advancing through the remaining three years of school. The present Freshmen Class will be the lirst class to have the advantage of a complete high school course in the new school. The boys particularly have prohtecl by the new gymna- sium and Manual Arts Department. Probably our good representation in the Honor Roll has been stimulated by the newness of everything in our lirst year in High School. Although the Freshmen Class has not been allowed to organize, it has felt very much like a class through its athletic activities. In basket ball the girls' team won several of the games played, The boys' team did not win any. On the varsity team we were represented by one girl and one boy. In volley ball the Freshmen Boys' team won two out of three games from the Sophomores. They lost to the Seniors. ' ENROLLMENT OF THE FRESHMEN CLASS. Boys Russell Krick Robert Molley Edward Kelly Robert Luigard Ralph Y ergey Walter Reese Carl Grohs Raymond Conrad Carl Ullrich Harold Kretz V Charles Penn James Bewley William Heizmann Richard Graves Carl Houser Girls Myrtle I-Iillpot Freda Smith Verna Mc Nabb Ruth Noll Grace Latschaw Virginia Zugg Lissettta Richter Elva Ludwig Dorothy Lorah Jeanne Berliner Orpah Foey Elizabeth Evans Stella Sarig Mary Stoltz Anna Croessant sg 'f av if qv l-'vi , 3 V Page Thifty-one f' V ll l g I! T V. J -WF! ' ttf -- X l 5.1.47 r,,g in 41, hi safe-'L E Scoco ao, CTOVOTOESQ was is ef.-1-vs-'fil l 'i'1 The school term of 1923-24 has Dossiblv been the most eventful Year for lV5'0ml55lngbHlgl' school students in the history of the school: From the very start of the term on Seplgl? Crew 1923, the year has proved a succession of various events which in their hlappefllftg NIV? Zlefa nlt precedent for future years of the school. The influence of a new building, an increasil EICU and new leadership have all contributed their part in Hinging aside the old order o t ilngls anf setting a new example for students to follow to become better educated both in know e ge 0 books and citizenship. . , K. f h H- h The object of this department of the Annual is largely to review the social side o t e lgf School life of Wlyomissing, although frequently reference will be made to events in the COLIFSC 0 study which deserve attention. , In October of 1923 the Senior class felt the necessity of having a flag in the school and con- sequently the emblem was purchased by the class and presented to the school by Arthur Garner, president of the class. It was accepted in the name of the school by Prof. J. L. Appenzellar. The flag was given as the graduation gift of the class. Toward the end of the month the hI'St successful dance was held in the gymnasium in form of a Hallowe'en party. This was one of the largest and most successful events of the year and was attended by practically every High SCl'100l student with many of their friends. A , , Early in November, Blue and Wihite were selected as the school colors, from which this Annual receives its name. Close to that followed the organization of the Camera Club, eagerly joined by many enthusiasts in the school. Toward the middle of the month the junior class was entertained by janet Andrus at her home, followed soon by the entertainment of the Senior class by Sara Deck. In the same month the juniors visited the Cloisters near Ephrata under the direction of Mr. Haag. The start of December saw the appearance of the Senior class paper, for which a name has not as yet been selected. A successful subscription dance was held in the gymnasium by the Seniors, a night which proved enjoyable to everyone present. Along toward the half way mark of the month the debating club organized for selecting representatives to compete for county honors. Close followed the plays, The Florist Shop and Behind the Counter , by the student club. Immediately before the Christmas vacation, a Christmas program was given in the auditorium. During the interim between the closing and opening of school, the first annual alumni dance was held in the gymnasium. - In February the debating team held their hrst and last .debate of the year by losing to VVest Reading. Later in the month the Physics class directed by Mr. Kinsey made an inspection trip to the Metropolitan Edison Electric plant at Wlest Reading. The big event of March was the physical education demonstration given in the gymnasium under the direction of Mr. Deidrick. Other events of the month were the recitation of original ploems before Assembly, by Prof. Norman C. Schlichter, and the organization of the High School c orus. ' lfarly in the month of April a bazaar and track meet was held in the gymnasium under the direction of the senior class and Mr. Deidrick, for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the publication of the High School annual. Two events took place in May. The Field Day exercises at Kutztown attracted a large nyumber of students, making it necessary to charter two trolley cars for their conveyance to lsutztown. 'On' the day after Memorial Day, Wyomissing captured the Berks County Tennis Championship, in the matches held on the courts at the Wfyomissing Playground. The Girl Reserves also gave a novel play entitled the Wyomissing Gazette , in the auditorium. Q .The monthol ,lune saw the windup of activity for the entire school and graduation for the Seniors. lzxaminations for the Seniors were held before those for the remaining classes. On june 15, the baccalaureate sermon for the graduates was held in Bausman Memorial Reformed tihurch. Commencement egercises were held on the nineteenth, followed by the annual Junior Senior class banquet on the following day. So passes the school year of 1923-2-1. Thg Ed-Mgr, Page Thirty-Two S THE BLUE AND WHITE QQ-P ' School Calendar September, 1923. 4-School opened. 12-High School Girls collect 350 for japanese Relief Fund. 21-Constitution VVeek observed in Assembly. Address on Good Citizenship -by Attorney Paul Price. October. 1-One session-175th Anniversary. P- ll ll ll ll ST- ll ll ll ll 4- 12-Columbus Day Exercises in Assembly. Address by Mr. H. L. Althouse. 11 it in ii 17-County Supt. of schools Eli Rapp speaks to students at Assembly. 17-High School Orchestra organized. 20-Senior Class presents flag to High School. Presentation by Arthur Garner. Acceptance by Prof. j. L. Appenzellar. 20-Supt. Eli Rapp confers with faculty. 25-New report card system introduced. 25-Mr. Staples elected janitor of High School Building. 25-Mr. Homer Ruth elected to teach Continuation School. 26--Student Club Re-organizes-Taffy Pull- 40 Girls attended opening meeting. 30-Six school grades enjoy Hallowe'en party in Gymnasium. 31-High School Halloween frolic in Gymnasium. November 1-First Honor roll for High School announced. S-Blue and White approved as High School Colors. 12-Salesmanship course launched by junior Class. 12--Book Week observed in High School. -Camera Club Organized. -Girl Reserves decide to hold Play in Auditorium. 12 17 20-Janet Andrus entertains junior Class at her home. -Sara Deck entertains Senior Class at her home. -Junior Class visits Cloisters near Ephrata. 28-Thanksgiving exercises held in Assembly. Address by Rev. J. L. Deaton. .23 25 28-Prof. J. L. Appenzellar attends conference of school Principals at Harrisburg. E December. 5-Wyomissing Woman's Club inspects High School. 5-Wyomissing-Shillington Girls' Basket Ball Game. 5-Second High School Honor roll announced. 6-High School Paper published by Senior Class makes its first appearance. 9-Senior Class holds Subscription Dance in High School Gymnasium. 11-Debating Club organized. 14-Woman's Club holds Bazaar in High School Gymnasium. 15-Bazaar Continues. 18-Student Club gives two playlets in Auditorium, The Flower Shop and Behind the Counter. 21-High School Students give Christmas program in Auditorium. 22-Christmas vacation starts. -Junior High School Girls give Playlet in Auditorium. -Alumni Dance in High School Gymnasium. 23 29 Page Thirty-'I'hrcc m 23-Girl Reserves present plavlet The lllyomissing THE BLUE AND VVHITE ggi' January, 1924. 2-School reopened. 18-High School Student Club repeats play at Reading Y. W. C. A. 14-Dr. Arthur F. Shelden addresses High School students. 15-Senior Camera Club meets. 18-Senior Class entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Gulden, Yellow House. 22-Honor Roll of High School announced. 25iHigh School building is dedicated. 1 . 29-William McKinley exercises held in High School auditorium. 29-Vtlayne H. Kinsey entertains varsity basketball players. 31-Mohnton teachers' visit Wyomissing school. February. 3-Mid-winter promotions in grades. 6-junior High School promotions. 6-Wloodrow Vllilson Memorial exercises held at Assembly. 8-Mt. Penn teachers inspect the schools. 9-VVoman's Club Dance in Gymnasium. 12-Abraham Lincoln exercises held in Assembly. 13-Valentine party for grade pupils in the Gymnasium. 14-Professor Happy speaks in Assembly. 15-Vllyomissing debaters lose to lNest Reading. 19-Physics class students visit Metropolitan Electric Plant. 23-Community Dance in Gymnasium. 23-George Vllashington exercises held at Assembly. March 8-Miss Esther Nagle attends Convention of Shorthand teachers at Philadelphia 13-Norman C. Schlichter, poet, recited original poems at assembly. 14-Physical Education Demonstration in Gymnasium. 20- Spring Frolic given for teachers by Home Economics dept. in Gymnasium. 22-High School chorus organized by George Fichtorn. Z7-Senior Boys win interclass volley ball championship. 28-Eighteen pictures from Elson Art Exhibit arrive. 31-Flag pole erected in front of school. April -L-Senior Class holds bazaar and tra-ck meet in Gymnasium. 14-Base Ball team organized. 16-Dr. D. G. Moyer examines grade pupils. 16-Honor Roll announced in High School. 18-Easter vacation starts in High School. 18-Arth ur Garner elected captain of base ball team. 22iSchools reopen alter Easter vacation. '76iSchool Board of Vineland N. -I. ins Ject: H' fl S 'l I s ig 1 t iool building. May 1-Mr. Raymond Deidrick gives Health Talk at Assembly. 3-State Scholarship examinations held in High School. 7-juniors win intcrclass athletic meet at Plavgrountl. Gazette in Auditorium. 29-Vllyomissing Band gives dance in gymnasium 31 -Wlyomissing wins county tennis championship. June 12-Senior class examinat ions. I3-Senior class examinations. I5-Baccalaureate sermon for graduates in Bausman Memorial Reformed Church 17-Examinations start for other High school classes. i 19hCommencement in High School Auditorium. 90-junior-Senior Class Banquet and Dance, age 'lihirty-lfour N ig THE BLUE' AND WIIITH E311 School Chorus The Wlyomissing High School Chorus was organized late in the school year hy Mr. Fichthorn, Music director of the schools. The chorus because of its late organization and limited time was unable to become fully developed. It however has excellent material and its organization next year' will include a Boys and Girls Glee Club under the supervision of the music director of the schools. This year's chorus sang at the Kutztown Field day exercises and at Commencement. Sara Smith Anna Henning Betty duPlaine Helen Grohs Mildred Osman Catherine Monyer Marie Dissinger Frances Parker Kathryn Seidel Emily Roeder Members Lucille Tucker Miriam Britton Mildred Hollenbach janet Andrus Cornelia Trowbridge Helen Leininger Anna Laubenstein Sara Deck Dolores Taggart Mary Stoltz I -p-wr fi-H. . ' :Z'l5v...c.t'r ' 1'T i. 'J - ,I Marian Fegley Ruth Hiltebeitel Ruth Mengel Erma Koch Christine Krauss Margaret Putt Charles Hilton Arthur Garner Russel Fegley Carl Motel' The Editor. Harold Osman Walter Reese john Wleiler Frank Hilton Donald Colehower George Wlilkinson Russel Kirst john Specker john Vogel Page 'l'l1irtyel5ivt3 ,H TH is BLUE AND WHITE H School Orchestra - - -2. The school orchestra is composed of members from each class of the High School, and is directed by Mr. Fichthorn, music director of the schools, Its organization dates back to May 1922 when tive members played at the Kutztown Field Day exercises. Six of its members played at Kutztown in May 1923. The orchestra has improved greatly during the past year and has played at various events, including entertainments, basket ball games and meetings of the , . . Parent-Teachers Association. Violin VVilmert Evans Richard Kitzmiller Marion Lytton Brooke Lerch Baker Young Arnold Redcay Banjo Carl MOlCl' Piano Elizabeth Zug Page Thirty-Six Director-George Fichthorn Members N The Editor. Saxophone George NVilkinson Bert Heizman Cornet VValter Reese Herbert Butts Drums and Traps Frank Hilton Knowlton Sembower 45.5 Q i THE BLUIL AND Wlrllllu 55' l l Left to right, standing, James Kahler, Charles Hilton. Sitting, Elizabeth Zug, Sara Smith. Debating Team This year the organized debating team made its initial appearance when NVyomissing competed with about 15 other county High Schools in a debate on the question Resolved :that the United States Should At Once Enter the League of Nations. Th l' inaries were held in the form of an inter class debate between the juniors and e pre im Seniors. From these lists was chosen the following team: Sara Smith, Charles Hilton, james Kahler with Elizabeth Zug as alternate. After a period of intensive preparation and much hard lc th art of the members the eventful night of February fifteenth dawned. This, the wor on e p , first debate, was held with West Reading High School at West Reading. Wyomissing defending the affirmative side of the questlon, was defeated by a two to one decision of the Judges and t us abruptly ended our c attempt and we look for better results next year. areer. However we condole ourselves with the fact that this was our first Sara Smith Page Thirty-Seven f -' ' 'ff if r fi . ' .,- J 4 ,-1-,,4,,44',-' an - , rl- -11'--. .ab refmfw-. .. N- ggi THE BLUE AND WHITE Egg' f f:f:r:::1:1:2.f:f:'f55f553:g-jff: Firf -- 1- ar:-1555555515 Qf:f:fffifffiff2 ,:Ig!:25ZgC42 - S:2IgI5J:I:1:. 5:5:2:5:s:'4- i3E:ss:5:5:f:1:r N-r-:':-14:-:-:-:1:f'2 12t? rc, f ii M is X I . t V' 4-'SA . .f'f:'. .r 4 g.5zf5f3 5'7,f:3:T:f:5:7:ifi :'f tfz, :-e:. . .. . ::s::::f:- ees:s:af .:::1::. If,2:5f'1: 5 3 v -'-'f'Z1?:?f5' . fit' 5:f'51T-S2-1-., 253E:5:52E:5:5:3:g55i552E:5:3:55:3:g55f5Sr ,.:,,.,qE:E:5::::.. :5E55:5:3:5:2:g:g:5:5:QE-f5525.f-5'j:2:5:v.f:jIj'25,--I-j:5:1:112: ?Z7..f W''Z3255251S55FSE515525iv:5I555E12'1f15:5sIsZ,.,:rE1:af5f5:5IJ51Ss' - ,:5215s:ssf:s:sH:'1'f':'1r'HS - ,-3:-1.--:-2.24 R. H. DEIDRICK This page introduces one of the most popular teachers of our school, Raymond H. Deidrick, instructor of Physical Education and coach of Athletics. His first year's work at Y1Vyomissing has been successful in every way, and a great benefit to every one. Our School Spirit has taken a remarkable stride forward through his method of organizing athletics. Mr. Deidrick came to us very well recommended, having graduated from both the Newark Normal and the Cornell School of Physical Education. 'His previous positions before coming to VVyomissing include: Candor High School . . New York Elmira High School , . New York Saratoga Springs High School New York Bloomsburg State Normal School . Pennsylvania. Elizabeth Public Schools .... New jersey He has also been very prominent in the Boy Scout Movement, having served four years as Scoutmaster. At present he is a member of the Troup Committee of VVyomissing. One of his greatest achievements, and by far the finest ever accomplished in Wyomissing, was his Physical Education Demonstration held in February, This was given so perfectly that the audience could not realize the work connected with it. He had arranged everything so thoroughly before hand that every class in the school was included in two or more numbers. Our gymnasium could only accommodate one class at a time, so that it was a hard task to arrange for each class to enter, present its number, and pass out, allowing the next class to enter. The manner in which the children performed showed the high standard set in this department. Charles Hillan. l nge ll1u'ly-laglil N l , rf sph if -SEQ THE BLUE AND WHITE Q11 Our Athletic Program At the beginning of the 1923-24 term of the Wyomissing High School, we had a few vague dreams of what the future held in store for us. After we had become settled in our beautiful and complete new building, a different spirit seemed to permeate the school as a whole. Everyone appeared very optomistic as to what this remarkable year contained for us in the World of Sports. Our hrst efforts were centered on a foot ball team, but the result was not very encouraging, because of the lack of equipment. VVe fully intended to schedule games, but unfortunately one of the students was injured. Because of this and the fact that we were not able to purchase the necessary equipment, much of our enthusiasm disappeared. VVe did gain one advantage however, the practice put the men in perfect condition for basket ball. Then we began to take up the fundamentals of basket ball, the first time we had been able to participate in this sport. We had never been able to secure a suitable fioor for home games and practice. The boys and girls entered into this with much vigor, and after a few weeks of conscientious practice, we were able to place a varsity team on the tioor. Through the efforts of our principal and faculty-manager, a County League was formed. The league was a decided success and we hope to see it continued next year. Our Boys' Basket Ball Team did not break any world records in winning games, but we did have five fighters every minute of the season. The girls were more successful, for they captured the County Championship , a feat of which we are all proud. Our last efforts are now being expended on base ball, and from the present outlook we are represented by a team of chamionship calibre. Thru the tireless efforts of our friend and coach, Mr. Deidrick, the individual classes were represented in all kinds of intra-school sports. More students participated in Athletics this year than ever before. As our class passes from this best time of our life , we hope and believe that next year will be even brighter than this. XVe will, however, always look back to the 1923-24 term as the beginning , - CHAMPIONS! The Annual Kutztown Field Meet was postponed this year because of wet grounds. So places for holding the different events had to be decided upon. XfVyomissing was selected for the tennis matches and the date set was May 31. The Wyomissing team was composed of Walter Reese '27 and Donald Colehower '2S. This team succeeded fin winning the tournament by defeating the Ontelaunee Vocational School in the semi-finals and the Womelsdorf High School in the finals. They received a trophy cup, emblematic of the county championship, for their well appreciated efforts. Charles Hilton. Page Thirty-Nine i X ft V., ,K- tg 2 , jsMgm . ,.,- . TWZt-M - 'I t f ,A -...-...........,s..,,.s, , fig THE BLUE AND WHITE ggi' Back row: tleft to riglttn Coach Deidrick, R. Kirst, XY. Reese, gl. Carlin, NY. Kinsey, faculty manag0r of .-Xthletics. lfront row: tleft to rightr ll, lYilkinson, H. Osman, C, Hilton, Cape, lf, Hilton and A. l-arner. Boys Varsity Basketball Team The team of 1923-24 under the leadership of their coach, Mr. Deidriek, gradually developed from a group of inexperienced players to a well trained basket ball team. Since this was the first season that Wyomissing has taken up this sport, the advance and successes acquired by the boys has been entirely satisfactory. 1 Charles Hilton, Captain of the team, held his position of forward thruout the entire basket ball season. He played a very line game never losing confidence, he fought hard and guided his team to the very end. Captain Hilton is credited with having scored a high percentage of the points for the team. Arthur Garner played the position of forward. He was the l'Old Faithful as well as the all around athlete of the school. He played the game spiritedly and led in scoring the major number of points. His playing was exceptional. l,Yalter Reese, Center, played a very important part in scoring the points for the home team. He played hard and fast. He usually out-jumped the opposing center. Frank Hilton, Guard, and joseph Carlin, Sub-Center, deserve especial mention for their excellent teamwork. They played earnestly, never failing to guard their opposing man. Russell Kirst, Forward-Guard, played a consistent and heady game at breaking up the passes of the opposing team. He was always willing to sacrifice a try for a basket, if he saw a team-mate in a better position to score. George Wilkinson and Harold Osman, Guards, were noted for their agility and their team- work on the floor. The team as a whole was noted for its clean sportmanship and gentlemanly conduct. From each of the opposing teams they gained that reputation, which is worth more than a large number of victories in the World of Sport . Brooke Lerrh. Page lforly S K ' .t . . . . 1 fig '1' H if ni ii F A N n xv H I 'ii is Q-In l i l i i Back row: tleft to right! Conrh Deitlrick, Betty Dul'laine, Sara l.orah, Dolores Taggart, XY. H. Kinsey, faculty manager of Athletivs. V Front row: tleft to right! Margaret Putt, lfreda Smith, flniiit-yere lleitlrit-ls, Xliriam llritton, Olive Britton. Girls Varsity Basketball Team How proud we are of it! And how we boast of the large percentage of the games it won. Ch f the best of all tour classes, it is truly representative of the whole school. Freshmen oosmg rom - as well as seniors were selected lor it. lt was not the class that Countedg it was the ability, the spirit. There was not a girl on the team who did not at all times play her best, and so by this grit, Berks Vountv Basket Ball Championship . Champions in the this effort, we won the Girls' . , , re are not many teams that can boast ol such a record. XYe won first year of organization! The VVe are proud of our girls, last for many, many seasons. Nov. 22, 1923 Wlernersville 11 ll 30, Mt. Penn Dec, 5, Shillington 12 11, NVernersville 33 Feb. 1, 192-l Lebanon 18 8, Robesonia 25 H 16 H Robesonia 1-1 eleven games and sutiered only two defeats. every one ol them, and we are hoping that their reputation may Girl's Record 1923-24. XYyoniissing .. ti Feb. 29, 102-l Mar, 4, .. S' it it 15, .. 25' t'0rr1fIz'c1 Trotulzridge. Lebanon S, Spring Shillington Schuylkill Vollege S. Spring 37 XYy0lnissing 10 .. ti 15 J Page lforty-t lne .pg THE BLUE ANDHWHITE gg' , . W, .,. -q--g -nu :nn 'f57..qgg'rf' 'f- ' -r it N W QP ' ' L' if fi if -7: , w.-T---l-- V. N'-i 45- 'f - , 'v ', A ' ,H - -3. . . .. , ....'-.im . , , r ' ' V -3-1-iU ' i -:.1'.::'r -we 'l ' 1E5 5'?E1aEf':E'.E :.'7.i Z':'.: Mu fy 'Taq' W' L' i i' '22 F' We EE'.'?'.i::'.:::-.:r:'-'F-.E. 5 . .. ,f : - 4,-V ' ,, Q -- . '- ' 't V . 1.'.l'A'-T2-TJ-1'-1-1 -:gi-1 af 1 ri. 2 A Ev' 'si t 's'.'L'-?-E-':- E-'E. :..'1.1i. :. .1'!::.': - 1. gunna: , .y - H' U- ' -V .1'1 ?1unun-il? it f--- 1 u-ui' , t V , ' ' 1 Q af 'll-' unini- ziirmizfr ' t F1' J ,, .lf lt rl ' -Tnefusallhzli 9- 4 N t . 4 t ,. -r rt. , --, et.:-:-'5F'.-I:'.-?:T-E 43 1641. 73711 J A :iw ,Q V, 3 K 1121, V ra ,gf-3---.3 -,,...,,.rr 1-:cf if an 1' i ' r' - 74 A flu 7. 4 r ,F , I. N ...W-1 wi -:Ui sk. at l ...AJ , 'iff fiffat tl? A i I Huck row: tlefl to right! Coach Deidrick, D. Colehower, F. Hilton and C. Moter. lfront row: flelt to rightl C. lYissler, H. Rohm, C. Hilton, H. Bice, XX, Reese and L. Hart. Boy's Varsity Baseball Team Here are the boys who brought' prestige to old XV. H. S! I They have all proven them- selves worthy represcnatives of our school. Their many victories were secured by Fighting :Always until the last man was out. llnt'ortunztt'ely thruout' the base ball season they were confronted by very inclement weather. This caused many cancellations, and permitted very little practice. Wlhenever it was possible, they practiced faithfully: and it was not I n I --li 7 h has ever represented our school. o g at ore t ey developed into the fastest team that Base ball was the only branch of Athletic Science that we had any previous experience in until this year. But with this New lim of sports, we can only expect Winners next year. Charles Hillon l'ru.gt- lforty-Two S THE BLUI-1 AND WHITE Q41 I Back row: fleft to rightj H. Osman and F. Yost. Middle row: Cleft to rightl H. Bice, j. Carlin and D. Ermcntrout. Front row: Cleft to rightl l'l. Rahm, C. Moter, j. Vogel, Capt. ll. l.ercl1 and C. lYilkinson Boyis Varsity Track Team Another new feature of the 1923-24 term of Wyomissing High School. A pretty complete year, but the coach says, This is only the beginning. W'e wonder where he'll hnd time for next year's complete program. Q Our track team made a splendid appearance in the Annual Field Meet, held at George Field. May 16. They came in second in their class, losing first by a very narrow margin. This is quite a feat, considering the fact, that we had never attempted to develop a track team up to this time. Most of these men will be back next year, and with a little conscientious practice, they should develop into a first class team. Ou-r track team was represented by a squad of ten-boys who were selected by elimination. We' felt sorry for the ones who were not successful in making the team but I feel sure that with a little practice that they will succeed next year. I-Iere's wishing them the best of success. Charles Hilton. V Page liorty-Three -ig THE BLUE AND WHITE --- .L -, lnterclass Athletics One of the hrst results of Coach Deidrick's Ulnterclass Program was a basket ball league- lle organized one for the boys and also one for the girls. Through these leagues, the students who would not have otherwise participated in Athletics, received some definite training. Several of the students are now fitted for the varsity team. ln a few years the training the students will receive on their class team will make them so proficient that instead of having only hve or six to represent the school, there will be so many candidates that each man will have to light his hardest to hold a place on his team. This will not only be true in basket ball but in every other sport. Because of the size of our community we should be in first place at all times, and there is nothing like Organized Athletics to put us there. Boys' Basket Ball League Girls' Basket Ball League W . L. Perc. W. L. Perc. june '25 9 0 1.000 june '26 6 2 .750 june '24 5 4 .556 june '25 5 3 .625 june '26 5 5 .500 June '24 2 4 .333 june '27 1 11 .083 june '27 1 6 .123 The Senior class won the volley ball championship of the school, by winning the tournament held March 25, 26, and 27. They defeated the Freshmen in two consecutive games 15-6 and 15-.14. Later they defeated the juniors 15-9 and 15-8. - The class, after winning in easy fashion, both sets played, was challenged to agame by the faculty. This set was played on April Sth. They also captured this match, winning the first two games which were very well played although the result was never in doubt. The final scor9 was 15-1 and 15-7. They decided to play another game and the Seniors let up a bit-the faculty after securing a four point lead seemed to take on life and although the champs used every effort to stop them they won the game by a score of 15-14. On May 7th the annual inter-class track meet was held at the Wyomissing Playground. The junior Class won this with a total of 33 points. The Freshmen were second with 24 pointsgthe Seniors third 21 pointsg and the Sophomores fourth with 19 points. Victory was in doubt until the last contest, the 220-yd. finals. The juniors scored 8 points in this event by taking first and second. In each of the contests tive points were given for first, three for second and one for third, The meet, as well as being intensely interesting, was filled with many surprises in regard to the placing of the different members of the classes. The highest individual scorers were Betty duPlaine, Grace Latshaw and George Wilkinson each securing 10 points. Page Forty-Four N I BL. .'1.'l Donald- What time should I come? Ruth- Come after supper. Donald- That's what I was coming after. lk X if Mr. Henry-I got Cuba on my single tube set last night. George-That's nothing, I got grease on my vest. wk Bk ik Man, entering grocery store- I want two tuna lish. Mildred- You better stick to pianos. if Pk iii . Miss Hummer- Charles, give me a sentence with the word 'boycott' in it, used correctly. Charles- Mr. Keiser chased his son and didn't catch him until his boy caught on a wire fence. iii ik ik Anna Henning, Cat Zooj- What is that monkey acting so funny about? Keeper- O don't bother about him, lady. He's just looking for the key to the elephant's trunk. ik PK Pk A Proud Moment. Well, I came down with flying colors, anyhow, remarked the painter who had just fallen off the scaffolding with a pot of paint in each hand. PK 114 Ik A Standing Threat johnny, said his mother in a low, tense voice, if you disobey me, I will spank you right here on the street. The little fellow looked up. Mother, he inquired with interest, where would you sit? ak JF ,F . A Game We All Play. Two small boys were puzzling their brains to invent a new game.. At last one of them said, eagerly, I know, Billy. Let's see who can make the ugliest face. Aw, g'wan! was the reply, look what a start you've got. Page Forty-Five ffilfffif W? X J X I New Language Mrs. Newly-Richf He's getting on so well at school: he learns French and Algebra Now, Ronnie, say 'How do you do' to the lady in Algebra Poor Henry Henry Fords got Muscle Shoals, shouted a newshoy as he wriggled his way thru the aisle of a crowded Canal Belt ear Monday afternoon. VVhat's Muscle Shoals?'.' asked one girl of another.. I ' n I'm not sure, replied the other, hut I believe 1t's something like rhuematism. It's no wonder-that fellow Ford works too hard. , How To Tie A Bow Tie On A Tuxedo Collar. - Hold the tie in your left hand and the collar in the right. Slip your neck in the collar Q and run the left hand end of the tie over the right with the left hand, steadying the l. right end with the other hand. Then drop both ends, catching the left end with f the right hand and the right end with the left hand. Reverse hands and pick up 1, the loose end with the nearest hand. Pull this end thru' the loop with the uneng- aged hand and squeeze. This ties the how. As a Finishing touch, disentangle the hands. - . x.. fi 'F 'lf 'F A Chink truck driver recently presented the following bill to the school: 10 goes, A 10 comes at 50C a went-SS. Frolll. 1? 244 5 Bud. Y-I have a chance for the track team. Bud. G-Are they going to rafHe it offr' l I Ike-XYhat do you think of Ford as a Presidential possibility? MikeMFinel He has the makings of another Lincoln. Pcuzllzcr. Pk iii Sli Taxi Driverghive dollars and twenty Cents. All Gone-Back up to hfty cents. That's all I have. Sqzzzb. VVaiter- W'here's that paper plate I gave you with your pie? Hans tat Kutztownj- Oh! I thought that was the lower crust. FK PF P52 One of the favorite expressions of Mr. Henry's, I'ye something to tell you, so linger at four. It's been a trying day, said the judge as he locked up the Courtroom for the night. :l: Il: jc Tea Hounds. XVon't you join me in a cup of tea? XN'ell, you get in, and I'll see if there's any room left. ti: :lc pk Our Father. A small hoy's Composition on George VVashington: VVashington was a hoy who lived on a big farm. He went hehiug and swimin 'md lived in the woulds he killed some Indians and a eat. He losed his tem Jer and ehoped down a cherry tree in blome. He grew up to he a eksplorarf' I i Page Forty-Six 5 THE' BLUE AND WI'II'l'l2 I Johnny's Excuse This note was sent to a teacher by a mother to explain her son's absence from school: Dear Mum: Please excuse johnny today. I-le will not be at school. He is acting as time-keeper for his father. Last night you gave him this iximple. lf a field is four miles square how long will it take a man walking three miles an hour to walk two and a half times around it? johnny ain't no man, so we had to send his daddy. They left early this morning, and my husband said they ought to be back late tonight, tho it would be hard going. Dear Mum, please make the nixt problem about ladies, as my husband can't afford to lose the day's work. I don't have no time to loaf, but I can spare a day off occasionally better than my husband can. Respectfully yours. ' Mrs. jones. 2? elf ik A- Did you water this rubber plant, Bridget? I did not ma'am: l thought the rubber plant was waterproof! . Credit Losf. ek wk ik B- Did you put fresh water for the goldfish, Mary? No, mum,they ain't drunk up what l gave them yesterday. Priurelorz Tiger. Efficiency In Buying. How much vas dose collars? Two for a quarter. How much for vun? f'Fifteen cents. Giff me de odder vun. Yale Record Right Start. Teacher- Now, children, name some of the lower animals, starting with XN'illy jones. There is probably no place in the borough of Vllyomissing so well known as the Farr Nursery. During the past two years there were but five members in the Senior class who had not worked there.. And not only the Senior class but many members of the other classes Hock there after school hours and on Saturday to do their bit. The popularity of Mr. Seyler as a boss is known to everyone. The slogan of the students was Better Workers-By Farr . PF ak Pk A young theologian named Fiddle Refused to accept his degree, For, said he, 'tis enough to be Fiddle, Without being Fiddle, D. D. :lf Pk 'lf Sweet Dreams He- I've never seen such dreary eyes before. She- Perhaps you've never stayed so late. 4 Page Forty-Seven fl A,,! can .f af O o f Y . 9 , f f' 2 ' K 6 N' HCONTENTS YEAR BOOK '24 Foreword . Faculty . Class of 1924 Literary . Class of 1925 Class of 1926 Class of 1927 School Activities Athletics Humor . Advertisements Page 3 7 9 19 27 29 31 32 38 45 49 'H ,- ...W T' J 2 ' if-f T- '- N--l fm mwERTu 4 ox ! ,714 4 J ' I W 1 1 PS5 f 5 fv-A Q N H, E157 r 5' , L o o X , I 1 I It j W: f H, UN I if .. D , 'A 7 'H'ff1M J ' X X X , -1 -- .1-2-1,-ff - ,ff 7 '77 77 777 w53'w S. 2.7 3 L 792, D2 iv? 4, I ' 1 K ' W euples Zllirust Qliumpanp ilmklpnmissing, Ra. - THIS BANK is a home bank for home people: it has the community spirit of wishing to build up, make our business, city and vicinity expand. S Fi Y N W. HOWARD SWARTZ l Drugs and Gifts A 558 Penn Avenue - West Reading, Pa. Established 1865 einbach 56 Bro Clncorporatedj 'Clothiers , l-laberdaslmers ' t Tailors, Sth and Penn Streets l Reading, Pa. QUAUTY GROCERHSS CONFECTIONERY and ICE CREAM l'loffmaster,s Delaware and Evans Avenues WYOMISSING. PA. lgllyo WEDDING WEDDING INVITATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS VVe specialize in Engraved and Printed Wedding In- v't t' , An ncements Henry IVI. Stetler Qniiiiting Sill. CONFECTIONE-RY Let us show you samples. CIGARS - TOBACCO Greeting Cards for all occasions W ' ' , P . yomlssmg a J. GEO. HINTZ ,ggagseggwqgqgagag 756 PENN STREET GREETING VISITING CARDS CARDS A. Seiger 81 Son PAINTING ...AND.,. 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I RHIT ER'S 'A - lfliiiffff f lf. .,,i' F you are masculine, then you will need smart accessories to tuck into your vacationing kit -comfortable summer collars, fashionably bright ties, and shirts to thrill you with pride. If a member of the fair sex, the most charm- ing frocks, delightfully tailored or flufflly femi- nine, await you. And accessories galore, as fashion-right as they are numerous. The store which has successfully served two generations, is eager to serve the present one. . c Al. C. K. WHITNER CO. ' 'Readings Representative Store' ' .438-444 Penn Square - - - Reading, Pa- ne. . Page Fifty-Five Compliments of Jos. W. COHEN Diamond Merchant and Jeweler Authorized Distributor of Gruen Diamond and Veri-Thin Watches. 658 PENN STREET Reading, Pa. Kool Hats for Hot Headsv STRAW HATS THAT ARE DIFFERENT aPAUL'S Agent for Dunlap and Stetson Hats. 527 PENN STREET Reading, Pa. Compliments ol' Henry A. Stetler REGISTERED ARCHITECT ll37 Penn Ave., Wyomissing - - Penna. Compliments of Claude B. Mengel A T Registered Architect E 1122 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, Pa. '-333.7 P IHC? Fiftyiix ya COMPLIMENTS OF 'Wyomissing Industries 1 U Textile Machine Works - Barkshire Knitting Mills Narrow Fabric Company. WYQMISSING, PA. I . I' Ice Cream S0daS Keystone AND Institute..... Sundaes 133 N. 4th Street Reading, Penna. G A T E S Automolaile HOME-MADE Business CANDIES Engineering 640- Penn Street ffrhe School with 3 standard When You think of Camiyic HJATES SERVICE RELIABILITY Eureka Laundry 840 Lincoln Street READING - PENN A. Ilffl N ' 0 ,. Kollis Bakery Compliments of L. GEHRET CHQFER - Qualify THB BAKER! WYOMISSING mo' GRGCERH rx P FIN PI-ICDTGGRAPI-IS All of the large Photographs in this book WCYC made by the Pomeroy, Inc. Studio. We have the newest in everything Photographic. Porneroy's, Inc., Studio Reading, Pa. SAVE FUEL -nuol: vue! MAI I MARK n LOD n :ob The Original Patented Pipeless Furnace SALES and SERVICE The Caloric Furnace Co. 35 NORTH NINTH STREET Just an step from Penn Street I S 3 N W 9 J jflutners 919 PENN STREET, READING, PA. Bell Phone Greenhouses 1099-R WYOMISSING Telephone Connect s Miller Printing Company QUALITY PRINTINQ 39-41 North 7th Street, Reading, Pa. Page Sixty O Wyomissing Cement Products Co., Inc. BERT F. WILLSON, Manager. Manufacturers of CONCRETE DUNTILE ' Builds Better Buildings Cheaper. Find our Why By Calling Rising 45 17 Make Your Buildings Weather Proof and Crack Proof With MINERAL STUCCO For Suburban Homes Artistic and Economical SEE BERT F. WILLSON - Plant Located at N. Wyomissing Heights. Wyomissing P. O. Box 184 Wy0miSSiHg Park Wyomissing Park Wyomissing Development Co. Greater Readings Biggest Builders I. F. IMPINK, Gen'l Mgr, 832 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, Pa. Wyomissing Park Wyomissing Park Page Sixty-I N Always Reliable oRoLL sr KECK 630 Penn Street The Reading Home of ' Hart, Schaffner 81 Marx Clothes Good Clothes Good Service Stitzer 8 Waldman WILL BUILD Your Garage, do all kinds of ELECTRICAL Cement Work, k Excavating, CONTRACTORS ' - Stone and Mason Work. 'Everything Electrical . Estimates given by I Q438Penn Avenue Marx Reimer ' West Reading - ,fiiqrig Hhones Wyomissing, Pfi- pg Stylh Best Wishes and Congratulations Y W ,f fy 7 Farr Nursery Company Wyomissing, Pa. i Better Plants eeeef eee--------'ee4eee--- - e--- B IJ Faff ..DRINK.. Coca-Cola and Wauhatehie Carbonated J Beverages READING Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc. 830 N. 8th Street Bell Phone 3544 Con. Phone 329-B CHIROPRACTIC Ili any part ol' a machine is displaced, it must he adjusted. Your body is a machine, the most wonderful ever created. It has its electric plant fthe brainl. The force is trans- mitted through the nerves to the various parts of your body, giving each tissue its life power to function, A pressure on the nerve obstructs the force to the dis-eased or allected part. The human spine acts like a switchboard. XYhen a segment of the spine is out of place, it makes a pressure on the nerve. XYhy not have the chiropractor locate and adjust this segment of your spinal column, thereby relieving the pressure on the nerve after which Nature restores health? H. N. Howland, D. c., Ph.C. Seven Years Practice Room 5, 510 Penn St. Phone 2602-R. Page Sixty-Four J The Reading National Bank Main OHice: 615-617 Penn Street Additional Offices: Lancaster Ave. 81 Noble St. 9th 81 Bingaman Sts. Charles XX l Designated Depository of the United States Government. ?1 3 Per Cent. Interest Paid on Savings Accounts. Acts as Executor, Administrator, Trustee. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: li lf XYl1itma1u, Assistant Lllsliicr Louis lm kracmcr. G. Stanley Hentlcl. llebcr Parker. li. Richard Nlcinitf. Clmrlc-5 lrl. Schlcgcl. llustuv Obcrlacntlcr. George A. Ravel. '. Hcndcl, President. llcnrj: li. Harrison, Yive-Prcsirlcnt am l Luslucr. Capital and Surplus over 31,800,000.00 Resources over 311,000,000.00 We welcome the opportunity of being of service to you. Page Sixty-Five 4 SMITH ELECTRIC CO. BIG ELECTRICAL STORE '9th and Washington Streets Reading, Pa. Frigidaires, Washing Machines and Vacuum Cleaners Everything Electrical Our appliances make good or we do. J. A. GOODHART High Grade Automobile Painting and Lettering 534 Franklin Street West Reading Spring Hats A new hat is the first thing on most Men's inds in Spring. XYQ have the best new shapes and shades on hand righl now. Light weights-easy on the head. Modest prices-ewsy on the purse. Comfort above! J. H. Goodman 8: Co. 759 Penn Street ' Reading, Pa. , Page Slkly-SIX X 'B - u In , 4 - .-....-4... r ..n,. . .Y ...nf-f --5' ' s -' ' Colonial Trust Company The big building you see when you enter Reading is this Bank. TITLE INSURANCE Upon proper application we shall be pleased to insure the title to any property in Berks County. May we have the pleasure of serving you P READING, PA. Benj. H. Seidel 8: Son LAWN MOWERS Sharpened by Machine. Saws Filed, Knives and Shears Ground. Shop in Rear: 938 Penn Avenue Wyomissing, Pa. Belhlihorxe 5o4s'J Compliments of I'Ieffelfinger's Soda Fountain Confectionery Cigars Magazines 24 I-Iour Photography Service WYOMISSING, PA. Page Sixty-Seven IlIilllllllIIlIlIIIIllI Ii! 1lllIllllllllllllll O 11' I1 standard 0 efffcienc entgizmle? you to OPd9LffH8lftOH6tg asc Line Etchings from us with -Elabsolute conffdencelii- PENN ENGEAVING CO. 555-5:55 CHERRY Sr. -.-,-.-.-.-.-READING, PA- IIIIIIIIIllllllllllI! ll IlIllllllllllllllll KIRST 8e SON PAINTING-DECORATING-WALL PAPER 36 SOUTH NINTH STREET - - READING, PA. BRANCHl1301 DELAWARE AVE., WYONHSSING, PA. Bell Phon 556656656665 MJ - 826-R-11 CoMPL1MENTs ', THE OF Seidel Sand Co. Eagle Soap Co. Manufacturers of Hard and Soft Soap West Reading, Pa. 666666666666 High Quality Bricklaying Plastering and Finishing Sand R ive: GEO F REICHNEDER B 244 WYOMISSING P A Our Friendly Service Sounclness and thorough conservatism of methods are absolutely necessary in the proper carrying on of a bank and these qualities distinguish the policy that has governed this institution since its establishment. Our large Capital and Surplus, the character of our assets and the strict supervision exercised over our affairs by the State Banking Department Federal Reserve Bank afford assurance of the highest quality of service and safety. Interest paid on all deposits. SERVICE SAFETY The Berks County Trust Company Main Office: Penn Street Office: 35-41 N. 6th St. 303 Penn St, MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM. RECREATION--A Vital Necessity Take advantage of the recreational facilities of your home community, provided for lay the WYOMISSING PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION. H Y ' OFFICERSQ HWY .l- killllililillilk President. Arthur Rick, Yice President. HMVY A- GUFUCY, 59C1'6lflYy. Harry E. T. Esterly, Treasurtr THE PLAYGROUND: Raymond I-I. Deidriek, Instructor. Anna Barr, Assistant. SWIMMING POOL: -lack Davis, Instructor. Compliments of the Senior Class of 1924 of Wyomissing High School. Page Sixty-N UPEERLESSU Light Lunch and Bakery 616 Penn Avenue West Reading, Pa. THE Worley Hardware Co. Wholesale and Retail Seeds, Hardware, Builders' Supplies, Stoves, Furnaces and House Furnishings. 300-302-304 Penn Street Reading, Pa. P. M. Ziegler Co. DRUGS and CHEMICALS H l ' WLliit1Rriiai1's Chiiglates P 8zSh ' Aiilgmlilo aws Bon Bons A Box selected from these will be sure to pleasef' 526 Penn Sq., Reading, Pa. Page Seve ty Jas. W. Kalhaeh HIGH-GRADE DIAMONDS WATCHES and JEWELRY A specialty made of 'Repairing Fine and Complicated Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Src. No. 13 North Ninth Street Reading, Pa. S Give Money Plus GIVE something more than money to the son or the daughter or the employee in whose future you take an interest. Give money plus the suggestion of thrift, wise investment and steady banking. An unusual sum in currency may do harm as well as good. A savings pass book will double the value of the gilt without adding to its cost. This bank will open as many savings accounts as you Willlt to give, at S1 or more each, and send you the pass books for presen- tation. . THE BANK or ssnvice The Pennsylvania Trust Co. Main Ofiice: 536-540 Penn Square, Reading, Pa. Junction Office Schuylkill Ave. Office 9th Sl Walnut Office Flatiron Bldg., Junction Schuylkill Ave. and ,nh and Walnut sts' 8th and 9th Sts. Green St. Capital, Surplus and Profits Resources Exceed 32,918,250.74 316,000,000-00 Page Seventy-One lndividual Portraits PHOTOGRAPHED BY I H. H. ESCHEDOR l Photographs of Distinction 510 Penn Street, Reading, Pa. Bell Phone MILL 'S .Q--H' -'L f, .ef , . .f 7 f1. 5fgij '!'A v ,Q fra? ,,, I . Q'-If ' ., X Xf'b ,, ' u , 4,3- - ,, , - x ...i q,. . O- I 4 -Q Q , I .-,P 1 . 'K-1, 'I .m fi---1: X ' . iw... 3. 15 J V, :+R -1-aa. .- E ,,4. U. 5, x W? , .fe-L, ,...-.w. Q35