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Francis B. Haas
Whose deep sincerity and
whole hearted interest
in (Mir
welfare and that of our
Alma
31ater has assiu-ed him a
i)lace
in the
this
heart of every student,
hook
is
dedicated, hy the
Class of 15)20
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Haas was
Francis B.
President
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in
mentary and secondary education
Following
his
graduation
in IDO-i
Philadelphia, receiving his ele-
in the public schools of that city.
from the old Central High School,
he entered the Philadelphia School of Pedagogy to begin ])reparation
for entering the profession of teaching.
In 1906 he took
his first
When
mentary School.
teaching position in the Kenderton Ele-
the practice department of the School of
Pedagogy was reorganized
in
Haas was chosen
1913, Dr.
as one of
the four demonstration teachers to assist in the j^rejiaration of male
became
teachers for the ])ublic schools of Philadel])hia.
I^ater he
member
institution.
same
of the educational faculty of this
three years in the School of
Pedagogy he was
ship of an elementary school.
In the
five
a
After
elected to the i)rinci pal-
years following he had
successive charge of three such schools.
Along
work he contiiuied his professional preparation;
receiving his Bachelor's Degree from Temple University in 1913; the
degree of Master of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania in
1922; the Pd.D. from Temjjle University in 1927. and in addition
sj)ent a semester at Columbia University.
He
at
witli his
was
called to the State
Department of Pennsylvania
in 1920.
which time he became assistant director of the Teacher Bureau.
He assisted
became
in the
formulation of the imi)roved teacher standards that
effective in
1920 under the Kdmond's Act.
In 1922
j)romote(l to the directorship of the Administration Bureau.
made Dejnity Superintendent
is 4.5
He
and Jean.
is
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was
192.5.
and
member
of the l*hi Delta Kap])a
tions
Mu
vice president of the National
is
an active
member and
and movements and
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He
was
in 192.5.
years old, and has three children, Francis. Mary,
cational Fraternity, the Pi (xanuna
ciety,
was
of Public Instruction in 1924, and
succeeded Dr. J. George Becht as State Superintendent
Dr. Haas
lie
a
Honorary
Social Science
Kducation
Va\u-
Honor
So-
As.sociatioii
in
])articipant in educational associa-
contributor to educational literature.
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"He
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often,
gent
has achieved success
who
lias
hved
men and
the love of
ter than he
found
it.
children:
little
niche and accomplished his task
;
who
has
who has
left the
whether hy an ini])n)ved
fect ])oem. or a rescued soul;
who
ration;
Such
finest
is
whose memorv
is
taught more of honor,
lowmcn than any mere
His work with
the
world bet-
))o])py, a per-
life is
He
in
an inspi-
has fulfilled to the
degree the meaning of the word ""reacher."
many
tilled his
a benediction."
our estimate of Mr. Hakeless.
classes he has taught
intelli-
has looked for the best
others and »^iven the best that he had; whose
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well. lauf>he(l
and loved much; who has gained the respect of
things, but
love, friendshij).
by
his life
Through
his
and influence he has
duty to oneself and one's
fel-
rnn-icuhini could contain.
Art Iveague has brought
to this school
beauty
and appreciation of the beautiful seldom seen and found elsewhere.
By his wide reading he has challenged and stinuilated the minds of
many students to an under.standing of literature. \\y his wit .uid
humor he has endeared himself to the classes of the past until it is
with a great deal of regret that wc say "(ioodbye" to a true Christian
Gentleman.
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the symbol of the
s])irit
of school
hfe.
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As
a
record of histin^' friendships
and hours of joy and
As
a service to our college
toil.
whose
fu-
ture shall uphold the traditions of
its
past, this
book stands.
If these things are
pages then our
embodied
])uri)ose has
in
its
been
accomplished.
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Orgaxizatioxs
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Far
al)o\e the river winding'.
"Midst the mountaiiis ^rand
Stands our College, dear
Far throughout the
to students
land.
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CJiorus:
l}loonisl)urg. Bloonisburg, IJloonishurg College
Up
Years
on College Hill.
to
True
come
to
shall find us ever,
Bloomsburg
still.
Far and wide though we may wander,
Still
To
our hearts are true
oin- hillto))
Alma Mater.
^Ve our pledge renew.
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XeAer resting
Ever upward,
flows.
striving, elimhing.
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'O. let stand,
Tliis
Home
Reaching
still
iiroiul.
of Voices,
liigh
to
meet a cloud."
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Senior land
ileges
felt
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and
here.
What
joys, and priv-
lieart-throlis
have been
"My
t.nDriti- li.iutit>. tin- sliorrs. tin-
.iniitiit
woods
WlitTf with
wont
my
to stray.'
si-lioolin.iti's
—
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w.i?.
Sarf/i'iit.
A
spot
of ideal
white
shrine
loveliness,
of
young
a
little
dreams
found at the end of a winding
trail.
'Lot nif
livi-
Side of
Be
a
in a lioust- liy tlic
tlie
road and
friend to man.
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President
Francis B. Haas, Pd.D.
Mrs. Philip C. Gi'inard
W. B. SlTLIFF, A.M.
Sect eiarji to President
Dean of I nslruetion
Dean of W omen
Assistant Dean of Women
Dean of Men
Maruikrite W. Kehr, Ph. I).
Rachel S. Tthnkr, A.B.
John- C. Koch, A.B. Earl X. Rhodes, A.M.
Director of Teacher 'Trainiug
O. H. Bakeless, A.M.
.John
Education
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Mrs. Lucile Baker
(On
Measu re m cuts
Garrison, B.S.
of absence
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Barnes, A.M.
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Fisher, A.M.
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Training Teacher, Grade
Training Teacher, Grade III
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Supervisor, Grades IJ'-J'I
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Ruth Beery,
Science
Training Teacher, Grade I
May
Hayden, B.A.
T.
Director Priniari/ Education
Thornley W. Booth, B.P.E.
(On
Education
Tfealth
Hartline, A.m.
S.
A.B.
leave of absence
semester
first
1928-1929)
DoRoTHV
Breitenhecher, B.S.
S.
Edna
Assistant Librarian
Hazen, M.A.
J.
Director Intermediate Education
AoNEs
Bryan, B.A.
S.
Supervisor,
Grades
Christie Jeffries, M.A.
IJ'-J'I
Handxcriting, English
Alma
B.
Caldwell, A.M.
Alice Johnston, M.A.
Public School Music
Maud Campbell,
Oral E.rpression
Pli.B.
Hazel
Supervisor, Gratles I-III
Helen
V.
Primari/ Subjects
Carpenter, B.S.
MAROrERITE W. KkUR,
Dean of If'onien
Training Teacher, Grade IJ'
Blanche Cathcart,
Training Teacher, Grade
RouERT E. Clark
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I.auguiit/es,
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Su pervisor, Grades I-III
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Dean of Men
Mildred Patton, ^LA.
Training Teacher, Grade
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Supervisor, Grades J'lI-IX
Ethel
Mathilda G. Kilp, M.A.
A. Ransox, ^LA.
Mathematics
English
EuuARD
Kathrvx Loose Sutliff,
A. Reams, A.^L
Social Studies
B.S.
Health Education
Earl X. Rhodes, A.M.
Director, Teacher Training
Lucy McCammox, A.^L
Health Education
^L\RJORiE
Bertha Rich, Pd.B.
Supervisor, Grades IV-J'I
McHenry
(Leave of absence second semester
1928-1929)
Piano
Pearl L. Mason, B.S.
D. H. RoBBixs. A.M.
Librarian
Director, Rural Education
Nell Maupin, Ph.D.
H. Harrison Russell, Ph.D.
Social Studies
Mary
Geographif
E. A. Merritt, B.S.
Ethel
Kindergarten
Mrs. John K. Miller
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Director, School of Music
Piano,
Science
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I'iolin
Dean
Harriet M. Moore, Mus.B.
Public School Music
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English
SUTLIFF, A.M.
of Instruction
Rachel S. Turner, A.B.
Dean of Women, English
(Leave of absence 1<»_'8-1929)
Assistant
Mabel Moyer,
S.
B.S.
Irma Ward, B.S.
Training Teacher, Grade II
Dietitian, Xutrition
E. H. Xelson, Ed.M.
Esther M. Williams,
Director of Health Education
Jessie A. Patterson, A.B.
Samuel
Public School Music
C.
L. Wilson, ^LA.
English
M. Hausknecht
Business Manager
Beatrice Eyerly
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Aula Holter
Anna
J.
B.S.
Art
Retail Store Clerk-
Bookkeeper
Knight
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Nevin T. Englehart
Clerk-
Grounds and Buildings
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Bernice Alcott, a.m.
Harriet F. Carpenter, B.S.
Effie Doering, M.A.
Elizabeth Garbarino, A.M.
J. Claire Gift
L. P. Gilmore, A.B.
Jos. Laitffer, A.m.
Emilv l.oNii, B.S.
Robert Mercer, B.S.
Maree Pensyl
English
Social Studies
Geography
Latin
English
Science
Social Studies
English
Mathematics
Social Studies
Elementari/
Evelyn Bomboy
Ina D. Brinton
Lillian Buckalew
Pauline S. Harper
Mary
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Annie S. Mausteller
Minnie G. Penman
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Lois Remley
Ethel Searles
Helen Vanderslice
Helen Wolf
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Grade VI
Grade 11
Grade IV
Grade III
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Grade IV
Grade V
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Edna
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Grace Brandon
Caroline Elder
CoNSUELo Fenstermaker
M. Edna Girton
Gertrvde Grimes
Ruth Harris
Maryan E. Hart
Margaret Hines
Margaret S. Manhart
Mae Meixell
Ruth Esther
Mensingf.r
Blanche Moore
Vera Parker
Harriet Rhinard
Margaret H. Richard
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Cora E. Schaeffer
Annie M. Schvveppenheiser
Amy B. Smethers
-Adeline Swineford
Harriet Walp
Ann Wright
Jessie
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Mary K. Hagenbuch
Bessie Mohdan
Dorothy W. Leiby
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Community Government
Association
The Community Government Association of our college was organized during
The membership of this organization is composed of
members of the faculty and registered students. The Association has for its ob-
the second semester of 1927.
all
ject co-operation, with the responsible authorities in promoting personal
responsibilities in guiding
and regulating the
affairs of all students
and group
under the juris-
diction of the college.
When
was drafted the members
the Constitution
of the committee realized the
necessity of close co-operation for the successful functioning of this body so they
provided that a meeting of the Association be held at least once a month plus any
other meetings called by the President u])on ])etition of twenty members.
aimed
and just re])resentation
to give equal
to
men and women
They
of all the classes.
In order to carry on the work of the Association four
ship, citizenship,
officers of good scholarand conduct were elected by the members of the Association for a
The President must be a Senior of the four-year course. All
members of either of the remaining classes except the Fresh-
term of one year.
may
other officers
man
be
class.
Officers of the Association are:
George Mathews
M.\iDRUE O'Coxxell
R.WMOXD HODHES
Ch.^RLES W.4D.\S
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President
President
I' ice
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Secretari/
Treasurer
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Student Council
The Student Council which
the Association
is
resentation in the Council
a
man and
a
is
the executive, legislative, and judicial agent of
elected on the first
woman.
is
Tuesday
in
May
by the various classes.
Each class elects two
commuters also elect two
based in classes.
The day students
or
Rep-
representatives,
representatives,
one of each sex.
The Council meets once every two weeks on
Matters of minor importance are taken up
that
way
in
a day agreed
is
this body.
disposed of
in
while matters of major importance and consideration are referred to a
committee, the chairman of which must be a
member
by the President.
After an investigation, the matter
Chairman
meeting and action
the
upon by
Council and the work
at the next
is
is
taken
of the Council
is
appointed
presented to the Council by
in the Council.
All recom-
mendations must be approved by the President of the College,
Dean of
Dean of Women, the Dean of Men, the Director of Teacher Trainmembers of the Association, Student Council, and all committees.
Besides the student representatives, the President of the College, the
Instruction, the
ing, are
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George Mathews, Prcsidftif
Charijjtte Mears
Margaret S«artz
Alice Pexxixgtox,
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Lawrence Creasy
David Baker
Doxald Fetter
Margaret Oswald
Gilbert Goi'ld
Ai.thadell Carventer
Secrilori/
Third Itoiv
Edgar Richard!,
^'ice Presidiiit
E. X. Rhodes. Director
J. C.
Koch, Dean
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Tciitlii r
Trniiiiiui
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Edward DeVcie
Denn Ethelda Ydixg
Margterite Kkhr. Dean of Women
\V. B. Sl'TLiFF,
Fraxcis H. Haas, Prenident
Beatrice Bowman-
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Jessie
Anders Patterson
Our Adtisor
One
of
tlif
first
problems confronting every freshman class
of choosing an advisor.
solving that prohleni.
Knowing Miss Patterson we had no
We
is
that
difficulty in
immediately chose her as our Advisor.
Miss Patterson was born and reared
Jackson. Ohio.
in
uating from high school she attended Ohio University,
at
After grad-
Athens. Ohio.
Later she received her diploma from the Oberlin Conservatory, at OberiLn.
Ohio, and her A.B. from the University of
diana.
Her advanced work was done
DePauw.
at Cornell
and
Greencastle. In-
New York
Uni-
versities.
She has had considerable experience
in the
Music Department of the
as Director of
Music
terson has been a
in
DePauw
her profession, having taught
University and having served
in the public schools of
member
of the
Greensburg. Pa.
Miss Pat-
Bloomsburg Teachers' College faculty
since 1921.
The
class of
1929 appreciates her sincerity and helpfulness.
We
have found her to be a real friend.
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Poem
(Tribute)
If
we could but
Embedded
What
in
release all sounds
each wall
would we hear.
voices
The passing tread
When Suns
of
whose
footfall?
have made their hundredth round.
Will these walls re-echo
The
lessons taught and learned.
Our
voices of this long ago?
The creeping
And mem'ry
The drone
The
ivy seals within
seals
my
heart
of voice and sound.
last farewells that part.
Old walls
\\ill last
;
old ivy twining high
through star-dimmed years;
But long and long ago
Old Masters passed beyond
As you
—and —and
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This
Home
all fears.
all will pass.
still
proud.
of Voices,
Reacliing high to meet a cloud!
— Margaret Uxbewust,
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Theodore Davis
President
Jessie
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LILLL4N W. ANDERS
M. t'oiighlin High School
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High School
Simpson. Pa.
Fell
Wilkes-Barre. Pa.
•El" "Al"
•Lil"
Blue eyes, blonde hair.
Never a worry, never a care;
A
A
silly giggle, full
Small of stature
But great of mind.
That is our Lillian.
of fun,
who's a pal to everyone.
girl
Lillian
Eleanor?
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Oh, yes, she"s the blonde of
that gang from fourth floor who is always
laughing and full of pep. But we can remember the time she wasn't so happy. Last
year she went home every week-end, but
now she almost dreads going home for holidays. What caused the change'- We don't
like to comment, but between you and me,
abroad-shouldered light-haired football hero
from Bloom
much about
in mi.xing a
the serious aspects of
lielieves
9:30
in
the
press
room
a
laughter
her
work and her natural
love
for
frying
Lillian's favorite sports are hiking, hockey,
and basketball.
ing
the
first
She won her numerals durThe B. B. A. Club
year.
claimed her as a member.
We
all
wish Lillian the best of luck and
success.
member
^
and
chil-
Although very studious she finds time to
Join the large circle of friends which she
has formed at B. S. T. C.
of the Alpha Delta Zeta
supervisor of fourth floor.
To a true friend and a loyal classmate of
'29. we wish her the best "of success and
happiness.
is
Sorority,
with
dren tend to make her an ideal teacher.
The ukulele music from 483 shows that
she is musically inclined.
Her favorite
songs are "I Can't Give You Anything But
Love," and "That's My Weakness Now."
She has an artistic hand which was affirmed by her appointment to Art Editor
of this book.
She
little
life.
As a student teacher .she has made cojisiderable progress; her attitude towards
We
Eleanor and one of her room-mates, Peg,
can be found any evening at 4.:10 in the
Martha Washington drinking tea, or anv
night at
cheese.
one of our industrious, ener-
She is the kind of a girl who studies
earnestly, and always has her work done.
"Lil" always greets one with a smile and
responsible.
don't know
the significance of names, but
Steiner sounds as if it might be Dutch.
is
is
and studious girls. She finds time for
work and time for play in all that she does.
getic,
is
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-MARGARET
Montrose High School
.Montrose, Pa.
"Bert"
"Bert" was
—
in
"Peg"
"Peg" at present shows great promise of
becoming a bright light in the literary field.
Head any of her mastcrjiieces, in the line of
postscripts to letters written by "the gang."
Along with letter writing "Peg" has other
!
accomplishments by which we will alwavs
remember her. The "uke" under "Peg's"
hand often added to the merriment of the
occasion as did also "Peg's" fudge and taffy.
"Peg's" one weakness, as we know her,
is her stomach.
.\ny time, any jilace. any
where "Peg" can be heard, "Got anything
to eat?" Never mind, "Peg," we like to eat,
Often we have wondered if our "Bert"
really going through with her good beginning of teaching.
Perhaps if we see
her teach at the end of this year we will
know for sure. We have always rather
is
—
—
a shadow over her teaching
the
shadow of a tall young man named who
knows? Mayhe she might change the name
before we get around to read this again.
But no matter what she decides to do, we
wish her success and happiness.
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glad.
Don't know our "Peg"? Step right up!
Not very tall, five foot three to be exact,
with light brown hair and eyes blue or gray
as you wish, quiet and demure?
Well, we
thought so once, but then college does
change one so.
If one should have cause to worry ahout
her studies with such vanish when you catch her hurled in texthooks.
Friends, looks are deceitful
We
know from experience that College Humor
is
at the hottom of that grave of hooks.
Beware of "Bert" when it's time for play.
feared
ANSTETT
Always happy, never sad,
That's how "Peg" makes others
one of her frequently no-
moods hilariously laughing, a high
sweet voice raised higher in protest and a
kicking of tiny feet, when we entered. Our
entrance created another mood, this time
She wanted
the mood was a coaxing one.
to room with a girl from home, not for
fear of heing hhie, hut .just " 'cause it makes
me feel at home."
ticed
H.
Trucksville High .School
Trucksville, Pa.
ourselves.
As yet, "Peg" has not played the role of
teacher, as her student teaching is reserved
for .second semester.
Her one concern at
present is Berwick and whether or not she
will be .sent there.
Wherever she teaches
we know she will he successful and our
sincerest and best wishes follow her in anything she may do in later life.
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LEONORA GRACE AUSTIN
Nescopeck High School
Nesoopeck, Pa.
Forty-Fort Higli Scliool
Forty-Fort. Pa.
"Toady" "Lee" "Dariin"
Marion
from our locker room gang
comes from the big town of Wapwallopen
and we all ho])e that the town will send us
many more lil Ready for work or play and serious
This
And
eye, nose and throat specialist,
gastro-intestinal specialist and the head
skin specialist away."
ear,
lessons
and ready for a
I
Jam!
—
little
recreation.
Berwick has a big blonde attraction for
Marion and this may account for her inability to study at
home
the
and
Fudge! Chocolate Cake! Toast
Tea!
Rare specialties in the dorm but
"Toady" always had a closet full, and mind
you she gave some to us, of course. She
could eat! "Toady" would have her breakfast, luncheon, dinner and besides a dozen
"take a bite while you stand," or I think
she would have wasted away, then we would
the library applying herself indus-
of
—
tician, the psychologist, the neurologist, the
When we hear someone saying, "Let's go
down town," we know at once that Marion
tired
a.s
"Toady" sure does love apples, and how
She has said very often to her friends that,
"An apple a day will keep the diagnos-
Marion is very studious sometimes, these
"sometimes" usually occurring right before
Then she is much
a test is to be given.
worried about her lessons and can be found
is
sweet
.smile as
my weakness now!
She's
triously.
^
s
she's .just five foot two.
With her
—
in
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She's got eyes of blue.
little prirl
This perhaps,
about each that's Marion.
accounts for the fact that she numbers her
friends by the dozens.
only
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Yes,
in the evening.
mail
darling's
Lots of luck, Marion, and all good wishes
for your future success and hap])iness.
life.
was the
chief
factor
in
our
If she didn't receive at least
six letters a day, there
would he tears and
howls for one whole day.
"Toady"
excells
in
tennis.
Ask anyone
that she has exchanged rackets with whether
she can J'lay ping-pong or not.
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Ualton High School
MARY
LILA
Factoryville.
5
Pa.
is
Mary is quite a student. She can always
be found working very laboriously in the
library.
It seems that that is about the
best place where her work can be done
in the best possible way. That's right, Mary.
We all agree with you, "Two are better
than one." But work as hard as she does
we don't believe that she could get along
without the fourth floor lobby.
is
Mary
does not take a great interest in
Why, we do not know. Perhaps
time will tell.
But there are many other
things which may be classified as sports besports.
down
Sports are among Lila's hobbies.
loves to dance, play tennis, basketball,
baseball.
For all this she lives up to
motto, "Work before play," and we
sure that this is the secret of her fine
ord with us as well as in High School.
The above picture speaks for itself. .Mary
dark, neat, and petite. We have all been
attracted by her quiet, yet pleasing personality.
This personality has attracted many
who later became her friends.
class
of time dreading it, but rather settles
to work and does it.
Academy
I*a.
Slary
a real student.
She never goes
unprepared and you seldom see
her without a book in her hand. She knows
how to plan her work so as to not waste
her time foolishly. If there is some lesson
to prepare she does not spend a great deal
Lila
BARTKO
Kiilpmont.
Lila entered B. S. T. C. as a Fresliman
with our class in September, 1927.
Her
pleasing personality and pleasant smile soon
won her many friends among her classmates. We surely believe tliat Lila recognizes the words of the poet, "Laugh and
the world laughs with you; sigh and you
vigh alone." As a fact, this is true for you
seldom see her when she is not joking and
laughing about something. Lila is a good
sport, always ready to go along when anything e.xciting is going on and willing to
be the loser if such is the case.
to
M.
Villa Sacred Heart
sides football, basketball, baseball
She
nis.
and
Perhaps she
and ten-
will substitute a sport of
her own.
the
We
wish her the best of success and happiness in whatever the future has in store
for her.
feel
rec-
If you continue as faithful and earnest a
worker in your own school as you have here,
vour success as a teacher is assured.
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St. Anil's
VIVLW BASK IN
Academy
Foster Townsfiip High School
Drifton, Pa.
Scraiitoii. Pa.
•Viv"
Laughing brown eyes
.\nd a sunny sweet smile;
Just to meet her is worth
your while.
Here we have an
progressive and
energetic, refined, faith
ful,
will
tive,
Raskin is the sort of creature who will
fit "in any clime."
Her disposition is one
of sociability for when you are in her company for two minutes, you feel as though
somewhere sometimes you have met a
real girl.
Perhaps you have, but probably
you have not.
always find her
pleasant mood.
])hili)S()i)hical
in
a
girl.
—
You
wide-awake, ac-
Like
Just Grace, and no more, makes her one
most loved of our class. She has
many fine qualities, one of which presents
itself as her name is mentioned, this outstanding characteristic is her personality,
(jrace has a sunny smile for not only her
friends but everyone.
girls,
Ba.skin enjoys playing
all
on her schoolmates and it was the
cleverness of these pranks that made us sit
a member of the Senior class Grace
always ready to do her bit.
She has
proven her dramatic ability in portraying
the leading role of Eleanor in "So This Is
London." She is also an active member and
officer of the Tau Phi Epsilon Sorority.
tomer.
Chocolate fudge sundae seems to
be her favorite dish and especially if she's
with someone.
tricks
of the
up and take
notice.
"Eats,"
9:30 sharp.
She's there
with
bells on.
In fact, Baskin is always ready
to eat.
She is Bush's most frequent cus-
As
is
s
—
—
"There are smiles" Baskin smiles and
smiles and smiles some more.
Giggles,
jokes, and even cries are Just some of the
things she does and the only time she is
very quiet is when she's asleep and she
doesn't snore either.
Just pursue the course you have begun
will hold the same high place in
the world that you hold in the estimation
of vour sister classmates and all the school.
—
and you
A
helping hand, a willing heart.
Always ready
for any part.
wonderful girl, a friend so true,
What more can one wish of vou?
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AGNES BEEHLER
Scranton Central High
Greene Dreher High School
Scranton, Pa.
Scranton, Pa.
"Becky"
".Vggie"
"Life holds no charm like loyal friends.
And Mary is one till life shall end."
Charming
ing
our "Becky" with her pleasand hospitality.
"Mary
is
Becker"? "Oh, yes, she's that tall girl with
the sweet smile."
Yes, that's how they de-
l
scribe Mary.
Mary is an honor student
and belongs to the Mu Phi Sigma Sorority.
She loves teaching and we'll tell you why.
ton,
although she never misses a laugh,
dance, talk or song, if possible. She is one
of the "moving spirits" of this year's class.
fied,
Kiddies are her weaknesses, as one can tell
when she describes one as having melting
brown
eyes.
Mary
her
has a clever sense of
cheering, "I'll help you,"
many from a D.
Her long arm is
and her swift
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With her quiet sense of humor and winning personality, she has made many friends,
as well as kept the old, especially in the
However busy she is, .\gnes
strong sex.
is always ready to help one.
She likes a
good time as many of us can testify.
humor and
has
saved
a big help in basketball,
earned praise in hockey.
Mary excels in all sports and enjoys herself immensely, either playing or watching
a clean game.
We
feet
are sure
Mary
will
make
her chosen field because she
knows her subject hut can put
in
A
good sport is always a welcome person
any school. She aided many losing and
winning sides of volley ball and hockey
accomplish what they desired.
to
success
not only
a
it
too.
will do.
"Aggie" hails from Hyde-Park, Scranand has been an added attraction to
the primary department. During our short
acquaintance of two years, we have ftmntl
her to be exceedingly sweet and lovable.
She is studious, industrious and very digni-
personality
I
"Bee"
She looks like an angel and acts it
But you never can tell what an angel
We
know by her success here at Bloom
she will get results in all her undertakings
and during the coming years will be suc-
across.
Life leads us to many channels, totally unexpected, but wherever they lead we know
Mary will follow with a cheery word on
her lips and a smile in her heart.
cessful.
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Conjngham Townsliip
Hisli
MARGARET ALICE BENFIELD
Mount Carmel Hish School
School
Centialia. Pa.
Centralia. Pa.
•Peg-
the i)ep and ability that makes
for an all-around sport.
can truly say,
"She i.s a Jack of all trades."
Laura
lias
We
"There
With
On
appearance, one would think that
"Peg" was dignified, quiet and sedate, but
underneath is found a fountain of laughter
always ready to bubble forth.
much that she can't do
hammer, pen and glue."
isn't
needles,
"Peg" has been a friend to everyone, always ready to lend a helping hand but
Laura is an able basketball player and
was one of the members of the All-Star
Basketball
Junior
Team.
Sympathetic,
witty, jovial and friendly are but a few
life
Wherever there's a bit of mischief or racket
you may be sure she is present.
She is a devoted member of the Tau Kappa Phi Sorority and was a member of the
Glee Club in her Junior year.
—
Laura makes everyone she meets
"
It
you
chocolate cake
her weak-
is
"Peg" did her practice teaching
wick and
in
Ber-
a faithful fire lieutenant. Whenbell is sounded, she is the
first to open the door.
Her cheery voice
can be heard above the rest, cryinfr, "Close
reports are true, she certainly
also have the report
was a success.
that she was always the center of the
pranks that the student teachers played
"Peg" is one of the little
on each other.
your transom,
girls of
ness.
Laura
ever the
fire
jrirls."
her as a
is
also
member
an
proud
active
member
of
to
the
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"Good
is
stuff
a
verificatitm
comes
in
small
])ackages."
We
Girls'
all
wish "I'eg" heaps of success and
hapiiiness in the
Chorus.
S
our class but she
of the fact that,
claim
of their organization. She
is
if
We
is
The Tau Phi Epsilon
5
—
feel that
is worth livinp for.
She never worries
about anythinfr, yet always comes
EATS— well,
I
never looking for a reward.
Dark hair and blue eyes are "Peg's"
Wherever she goes, somegreatest assets.
one is sure to say, "What pretty eyes," and
We have heard
this exactly describes them.
that "Peg" writes a letter daily but like
Postum "There's a reason."
adjectives tbat describe "our Laura.
is
impossible to appreciate lier until
know her but we all know lier.
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FLORENCE BIELFELDT
KATHRYN BINGAMAN
Central High School
Scranton, Pa.
"Floss" "Flossie"
Tamaqua High School
Tama qua. Pa.
"Kit"
not big, she is not tall.
But slie is very kind to all.
She wears a smile, has a fine disposition,
Which in her life is sure to gain her a
"Friendship's ties, above all, binds the
heart and faith in friendship is the noblest
is
part."
Crash!
Bing!
Bang! "Kit" is in the
room.
We are all aware of her presence.
She is very witty Oh, yes I know. She
has a "wise-crack" for everything you say.
The size isn't considered. Wherever she is,
you can usually hear a .strain of some
popular melody.
Yes, "Kit" is quite a
position.
never downhearted, she is never blue.
To her classmates she is always true."
-She's
"Floss"
is
a true friend
Judging fnmi
sport.
and
a
real
—
good
ap))earances one
would think she is very quiet and sedate,
but appearances are deceiving. She is goodnatured and always willing to help others.
all
singer.
"IT"— Well,
"Kit" has It and I don't
Just watch her and see how
it comes out, especially when she is dancing with the rest of the crowd.
mean maybe.
and one is sure to
have a good time and many a good laugh
when with her. She can also he serious
when the right time comes.
"Floss"
is
full
of fun
What
has happened to the "Special DeLetters" that "Kit" received from
Tamaqua last year? We have come to the
conclusion that perhaps Penn State and
Gettysburg hold a greater attraction.
There are four things "Floss" really loves
to do skate, dance, swim and play tennis.
livery
—
This is a strange combination, but "Floss"
is an unusual girl.
"Hello, Sweetheart! I am starved.
How
about something to eat?"
This is "Kit"
any time of the day.
"Floss" comes from Scranton, and we ofhear her rave about her dear "Old
Alma Mater."
We often wonder why
"Floss" is there an attraction, or is it
that you really like the school?
ten
—
"Kit"
took
up primary
work
and
we
know
that she will succeed in her teaching,
because she luiderstands children.
We
take the opportunity to wish you
success in your life, "Floss," and in your
teaching.
hope you will often think
of the pals you met while at Bloomsburg.
"Kit" is an active
Delta Sororitv.
We
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Jean
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Upon
end
Loui.se
Jean has no
around you are
sure to be lauphinjj, for she
is
witty,
hu-
I'll
morous and entertaining.
—
—
—
one of the industrious students
be late for class." As to being late for
we are doubtful of the fact.
Not only studies interest Louise, for extra-curricular activities come in for their
share of attention.
If you wish a faithful Y. W. C. A. member or a good tennis
jilaycr. look for Louise.
Her favorite cxjiression is, "I wish something thrilling would happen."
She craves
excitement and is always on the lookout
to play a trick or joke.
She has kept more
than one of us in a gale of laughter over
has
.She
great
who has seen some
Last year she lived in the dormitory but
year she is commuting.
We think
there is a very special reas(m for this.
ability
of her
work can
she
testify.
a
assured.
this
Although Louise did not live in tlie dorm
during her Senior year, we did not forget
her and we certainly missed our scliooliTiate, who was ever ready to hel]).
she will make a success
of her work, and the best wishes of the
cla.ss of '29 go with you.
sure
With
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and big of heart.
this true friend
CIrcat of mind,
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— anyone
artistic
.\sk the sixth
good teacher?
grade if they enjoyed the story of "Helen
Keller," and your decision will not be hard
to make.
Su<<-ess for this young lady is
Is
some funny Joke.
feel
is
class
Mischievous
teasing
Jean
fun loving
Whenever .Jean is
answers to them all.
around there is no rest for the weary, she
always ready to tease when everyone
is
else is ready to study.
We
pleasing personality and a cheerful
help in winning many friends
and at any time you might see her busily
engaged upon the next week's assignments.
Two of her favorite sayings are, "Xow,
where did I put that book?" and "Oh, dear;
jokes,
is
A
her.
you'll realize
For wit and clever
Whenever Jean
?
first
disposition
for her.
friend you want to keep.
equal.
I'a.
acquaintance with Louise, you
get the impression that she is very quiet,
but Just wait until you get acquainted with
pleasant smile wlien'er you pass,
very sweet and friendly lass.
Dark brown hair and friendly eyes,
Very witty and very wise.
She s])eaks her mind, but yet you'll find
Her thoughts are very deej),
A
.\riel
Lake .Ariel.
"Louie"
A
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C. BLACK
Vocational High School
LOUISE
JEAN BITTEN'BENDER
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ELIZABETH BLACKBURN
Taylor High School
Newport ToHiisliip High School
Wanamie. I'a.
"Iz"
\
.Moosic, Pa.
"Helen"
Helen Blackwell
—
Brown
eyes and brown hair quite an
extreme type, to be sure, but tben, they belong to an unusual girl.
Her personality
is
winning when you know lier, you just
love her.
How well do many of the girls know
that Helen is somewhat of an artist. When
they couldn't get some imaginary creature to behave just as they wanted him
to, they brought him to Helen to doctor.
No matter if she was deeply involved in
solving some of her own ditiiculties she
never refused to lend a helping liand. l)ur
Helen certainly must have a steadfast mind
for although she is of the type gentlemen
prefer, with big blue eyes and blonde hair,
nevertheless lessons are of the first consideration.
also have often perused her
mail, but have never seen anything of a
suspicious nature.
her appetite.
Every night at five o'clock
her usual saying was, "Who knows what we
are going to have for dinner? I'm starved!"
We
"Liz" has an avocation, one which is very
popular with the girls. This was the usual
scene at Hartman's in Berwick, whenever
there was a few minutes to play. A blonde
girl with a red bandanna
on her bead
squatting on the bed and peering into the
dim distant future, I see in these cards
then,
we mustn't
tell
No
matter wliat time of day or what
is, the first thing seen on entering
the room is Helen busily engaged in scmiething, if nothing else at least her favorite
is
indoor sport drawing.
It
our belief
that some day she will be a great artist,
but as yet we are not going to say anything about it.
day
all
it
—
secrets
wish her success in
undertakes.
all
her name.
pictures is her fame
She certainly can make them great,
But to be a teacher is her fate.
"Iz" has a weakness too!
She is quite
fond of dancing but that plays second to
We
is
Drawing
Elizabeth is a conscientious worker. When
doing her student teaching she always aimed
to please, but her answer generally was
"Of course, I'll go along, but just wait a
few minutes!" Why she didn't go was because she had to finish her lesson plan.
But
"Fatty"
"Liz"
She doesn't say much but still she can
appreciate a joke. And hike if you want
to reduce, hike with Helen.
We'll never
forget, and rather imagine she won't, the
day she hiked to IJght Street and then to
that she
—
Berwick
—ouch,
those blisters.
We
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lac^
mustn't forget to mention that Helen
a member of tlie Delta Phi Sigma.
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THEL.MA A. BOM.MEK
Hazle Township High School
Nortliumbeiiniul Hii;li School
Noithuiiiheiland. Pa.
Alilnersville.
•Fav"
A
Immlle
laufrlis.
of
"Fay"
wit,
Tliere
enerfry.
smiles
tlie
make
guard and certainly
will
but one can never
what the future will hold for her. Anyway, we wish you success and happiness in
whatever it inav be.
Q
tills
her position.
possesses enough foresight and
will-jiower to be successful in whatever she
may undertake. Thus we feel quite sure
that her choice in life has been a good one.
Already she is directing her footsteps along
the right path.
Surely fortune will smile
on such an ambitious jierson and she will
accomplish her aim.
Thelma
tell
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a success at anything she tries.
\Vben you speak of any sjiorts, don't forget to mention Tbelma. She is very fond of
She plays
athletics, particularly liasketball.
attractions?
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fa
has chosen teacliing for her
ing from the character of her good work
and her favorable standing with her classmates, we are sure this young lady will
"Fay," what has ha|)pened to the letters
from Bucknell that used to swamp the mail
Does Hloomshurjr hold more
last year?
profession,
I'a.
T. C. in the year of
dark-haired brown eyed maiden from
town of Milnersville. "To know her is
Why Thelma
lesson."
life
S.
))rofession instead of hairdressiiig is a puzJudgzle which as yet has not been solved.
She never misses a feed for two reasons
first, eats, and second, to add more Jokes
to her collection and to entertain us with
some of her sayings which are: "Oh, My
Gosh," "Good Heavens." and "Do you know
"Fay" has assured us that teaching
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to love her."
—
he her
to
"27, a
an
one of tlie best girls in
She is always happy and
is
the dormitory.
her merry disposition is really contafrious
for she has the knack of making those about
her feel the same way.
the
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A.
BOWER
GERTRUDE MARIE BOYLE
Clarks ^«llmmit High School
ChincliiUa, Pa.
"Peg"
High School
Freeland, Pa.
Freelanrt
"Mickey"
"Duts"
"Gerty"
Brown
Five foot two.
Eyes of blue.
She's always thinking of someone,
eyes, black hair,
N'ever a worry, never a care.
Her ready wit and willing hand
Guess who?
Always place her
This
goes the door. We hear a clicliing
of heels and boolvs being dropped on the
Here she comes the life of the +83
table.
None other than our "Peg." Have
suite.
you ever met "Peg"? If you haven't, you
She always has a
sure missed something.
cheery smile and a pleasant liello for you
Bang
|)lating.
disappeared.
diversions
failing to answer
letter writing.
and
roll
call
From
industrious person even
does not reveal this
However, we have found her in her
trait.
busiest moments always ready to lend a
"Gert" is
though her
Talking,
her classes
are:
in
demand.
a
whenever you meet her.
When we first
met her she was a shy Junior, but that has
chief
in
our "Duts."
This dark haired, brown eyed miss with
sunny smile is "Gert," who comes to us
While gazing upon her
from Freeland.
fair countenance one is bound to remark,
"How- quiet, how bashful," but that person does not know "Gert," for you can't
imagine the mischief she is always contem-
—
"Peg's"
is
the appearance of
her mail box everyday, "Peg" should have
lived in the days of knights, she's so fond
an
jiicture
helping hand.
.\s a teacher "Gert" has a knack of winning the confidence of the children which
—
of "mail."
Judging from outward appearance, one
would think that "Peg" was beyond fear,
but her most decided weakness is "chicken
feathers."
"Peg" thinks they are not so
bad when viewed from a distance, but
dreads having them near her.
Although "Peg" is interested in sports
and has won a place on the basketball,
hockey and baseball teams, she would much
characteristic of all good teachers.
This,
combined with her untiring efforts and a desire to become a moulder of children's lives
should carry her to great heights in the
])rofession with which she is allied.
is
"Gert" proved to be an all around good
sport in baseball, basketball and hiking. She
was also an active member of the Women's
Chorus.
rather devote her time to learning that 12
dozen equal one "GROSS."
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CLAIRE BRANDON
MARIE BRISLIN
Berwick High School
Plymoutli Townsliip HigU Seliool
Plymouth, Pa.
Berwiclc, Pa.
Claire
Claire
is
a
girl
We
of surprises.
going to do next.
know what she is
the time we expect her
A
A
never
About
Claire
came
to us
from Berwick
Oh, Marie!
Marie
She is a most ver.satile girl with that
almost rare combination of abilities ath-
—
good
Claire is a rare type of a girl, and we have
When
never known of any one like her.
our school days are ended we shall always
think of Claire, as one of the writers expressed it:
the
wind,
the
life
Marie has many, many friends who find
an agreeable, lovable and interesting
companion.
We
voice their feelings in wishing you
the best of luck in the future.
beget-
flame at the sun's setting;
as time, the unregretting;
But Time
be dead when
will
we are
week-ends so interesting.
her
ting;
You went like
You were swift
finds
Last year she belonged to the First .\id
Club and to Miss McCammon's winning
baseball team.
Phi Sigma.
like
is
why Marie
Mu
You came
Not
Marie's indoor sports are reading the
spookiest mystery tales and answering tele|)hone calls from Nanticoke. Now we know-
Everyone
scholarship.
should see her play basketball. She knows
how!
She is particularly well adept as
forward. She is also a member of the
and
me how?
the industrious type of pupil,
who takes lesson plans seriously. Indeed
lesson plans .seem to be Marie's hobby.
No scientist ever prized a specimen as Marie does a perfect lesson plan.
by aU.
letics
tell
—
one of the commuters who enjoys the
twelve mile ride on the bus every morning
to attend college. Claire is a popular member of the "Locker Room Gang" and is liked
is
—
Can you
infrequently do we hear this bit of conversation in room +62. Ever eager to help,
everyone's friend that's Marie.
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in
?
eyes,
nicer girl you'll never see,
Xor one more agreeable and wise
Than our curly haired Marie.
to do something in
accordance with her "snappy" appearance
she does just exactly the opposite.
She
Sunny smile and sparkling
for-
getting!
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K. BYERLY
Da hunt ia Hi£li School
Herndon. I*a.
MARIE
BURNS
schoiil
Kins>-ton, I"a.
"Biirnsie"
"Rie"
She always greets you with a smile.
A good little sport, and friend wortliwhile.
.\lways smiling, always happy.
Always
full of glee;
.\lways helping one
you are greeted with a sweet "Hell-o"
you can het your hoots its "Burnsie." She
If
also has a peculiar laugh that attracts attention.
She is a lovahle girl fond of fun
and pleasure. If she is in the right mood
you may expect anything unusual to hap])en.
She is just full of surprises. Those
brinvn eyes twinkle with merriment and mischievousness when she gets started.
Her
greatest delight is teasing someone, which
she does to perfection, and her favorite expression, "Diin"t do anything I wouldn't do."
Her excess amount of vitality is not all
directed toward having a good time, although she is known as one of the chief
"Merry Makers" on third floor. However,
the next minute she is Just as serious and
sympathetic.
Xo matter what the difficulty may be she is always willing to lend
a hand.
If "pep" and personality have anything
to do with teaching, she will surely have a
successful career.
The
class of
"29
extends to her
wishes for success.
its
best
who
blue.
is
Proving herself a friend who
is
true.
That's Marie.
Marie came to Bloomsburg unknown to
any of us, hut she made friends in a hurry.
She has a pleasing personality as is shown
by her score of friends.
She entertains
them by her speeches and jokes and in turn
likes to be entertained too.
Her weakness
seems to be talking about Susquehanna.
Marie
goes
home only on
She thinks
special
oc-
easier for her parents and friends to visit her, than for her
to spend a short time with them.
casions.
Marie
learned
is
it
very studious, and is quite
some special subjects. Of course,
some better than others, why not?
is
in
she likes
Her favorite pastime is studying, not saying
what kind. She is even so interested in her
studies at times that she forgets where she
has placed her class equipment and can't
find her keys.
Then her favorite saying is:
"Where
She
is
my
keys?
specializing
"
in
rural
work
as she
teach in a school near home.
luck and happiness in yours to be,
e.xpects
Good
are
to
Marie.
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HELEN
"Caddie"
She
not hig. she is not small.
But she is very kind to all.
Her winning smile and fine disposition.
Will in life, win her a mission.
standing feature. She is not the type that
pnsl-es herself forward. Imt nevertheless she
i^ always there. Whenever you see a hlondehaired girl yes. it is Helen, the only
hlonde in "our gang." However, if you
See Clara; she will give
you a variety, such as was never .seen on a
Are you hungry?
in
is
any first-class restaurant. .\ hig
the only meal ticket she requires.
—
With such a reputation how can Clara
he anything hut the kind of a teacher whidi
pupils refer to as "Our teacher?" The kind
of a teacher that makes school an actual
joy instead of a dreaded routine of daily
think she
know
"Caddie" certainly does take a great inShe was a memher of
in athletics.
the hockey team, hasehall team and haskethall team.
She supports lier teams with
a good spirit.
treasurer of the Delta
I'lii
we wish
is
particularly
sole anihition
is
interested
to
in
.\rt
hecome an
We
co-operation
the
Senior
Hockey Team
gained championship. Helen is also an ac-
memher of the "B" Cluh. However,
her interests do not end with athletics. She
is a memher of the Girls' Glee Cluh, the
Baton Cluh and the B. B. .\. Cluh.
tive
Sigma
Sorority.
.Vnd to a future teacher,
and reserved, you don't
art
also find her to he a lover of
music. She is one of our faithful students
registered in the .Music De|)artnient. Sports?
This is really her main hohhy.
With her
teacher.
terest
is
quiet
is
her.
Helen
and her
doings.
She
is
Helen is a clever hlonde with hlue eyes
and an everlasting smile which is her out-
one's friend.
smile
CAFFREY
"Co-free"
everyone should know.
Clara is
She hails from Edwardsville and is a sure
cure for the hlues of any type. If you are
sad she will cheer you up, if you are happy
In fact,
she will add to your happiness.
she is Just the kind of a girl who is everya girl that
menu
B.
Sugar Notch High School
Sugar Notch, I'a.
Edwardsville Hish School
Ednardsville. Pa.
success.
May
the events in your future he bright
Our best wishes for success go with you.
and happy, Helen.
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MABEL CARL
ANTOINETTE CARMEN
Danville HiKli School
Berwick High School
Berwick, Pa.
Danville, Pa.
"Tony"
•Hon"
"Some love three,
She loves one I
—
This
pretty
You
some love two,
wonder who?"
Miss
you?
of Sicily seem to iiilierit the dark skin and
black hair, Antoinette liad to be different.
miss hails from our
She has won the friend-
little
city of Danville.
We can see
complexion.
How has she
her cheerful smile and ever
readiness to lend a helping hand.
There
is one thing at least, about "Hon" that we
all admire
that is her red hair. You know
it is often said that a person who has this
color of hair has a quick temper, but not so
in this case.
If you happen to see a big
"Paige," driven by a little girl, you'll know
who it is. Whenever you go to the library
you are sure to see Mabel pouring over
books. Her motto is, "First the work, then
the play."
Mabel has taken up primary
work and we're sure that she will be a successful teacher of little children.
ship of
done
it?
many
By
".\nt"
wouldn't think that this sweet young
crossed the big wide ocean, would
.\ltliough the jieojile
Well, she did.
in B. S. T. C.
tliis
by
lier
light
liair
and
fair
Her kind nature and friendly dispo^ition
have won her many friends of both sex.
Now
—
don't be surprised, for I know that
of them has been waiting for four
years, and he still has hopes of stealing
her heart.
one
She is a girl who loves music and wlio is
also fond of the French language, wliicbshe will never forget.
Indeed we
all missed her the first semesThe chilfor she taught in Berwick.
know you
ilren hated to give her up.
will make a successful teacher, and we all
wish you success.
Perhaps she will give
teaching up for her favorite hobby, which
is
"Travel."
ter,
We
Mabel, jour friends wish you all the ha])piness and success in the world.
Cheer
u]i,
.\ntoinette,
your
wish
may
come true, if you wait patiently.
Some
day you will visit the place where you were
born, and for all we know you may teach
there. We know you will come back to dear
old United States, for you said that there
is nothing like good old America.
We are sorry to lose you and we wish
you the best of success. Never forget the
friends you have learned to love in dear
old B.
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Jnmes
"Molly"
—
is work to do
She always does her share;
Yet,
when
Did
it
tliere
there's food or fun
You're .sure to find lier there.
quainted
Whenever
around
take "Jerry" lonjr to become acujion her entrance at Blooms-
Her sociability and sinImrft? Not much.
cere friendliness were contagious and before many weeks had passed slie could lioast
of a host of friends.
Hut, then, what bar-'
rier would not l)e broken down by ".Jerry's"
l)right smile.
.Judging from the frequent
visits to the lilirary, we are almost certain
that she likes to study there.
loves to dance.
Learning new
Kveryone
steps is her favorite jiastime.
clamors for her in the "Gym."
Cries of
" 'Jerry,' lead me in this one," fill the air.
Lonesome would be the party that hadn't
"Jerry" for a guest. You can always be
"Jerry"
sure you will have an enjoyable time
she is present.
fice
bit
is
i
"Molly"
departs
from
her
joyous, mischievous mood, we are
at once aware of it by what we have come
to term "that pass-away look."
usually
we keep a few things at hand
come-back when "Molly's" Jests become too clever. No one from Peekville
will ever forget "Howard," the hero of high
t)f cour.se,
for a
school
days;
the
intimate
friends
know
"Jimmy," and those that knew "Molly" in
Berwick can always feel sure that the mention of ".Mirandy" will hrir\g some active
response.
Well, "Molly," you certainly worked hard
Mu Phi Sigma and Mi.xcd Chorus. As
time rolls on you can feel assured that we
will remember you wMth pleasure, for you
have helped us pass many hours, that,
without you, would have l)ecn dreary. We
all wish you luck, health, and happiness
ves, and wealth if vou so desire.
for
IJelta
events.
In addition to this, she
of the Student Council and Y.
i
when
a very acti\'e member of the
Zeta Sorority, holding the ofof j>resident.
She is always doing her
at parties, teas, and all other social
"Jerry"
Alpha
School
I'a.
why, how, when or where our active,
restless, ever-mischievous Mary acquired a
prim "Molly" for a nickname is a mystery,
l>ut it sticks so that is all we ask of it.
studies she is faithful
.\nd her friends most true.
Whenever
CARR
.lust
is
To her
E.
Peekville High
Peekville.
one of the dearest girls
That Bloonishurp ever knew.
Jerry
MARY
(ousliliu High School
Wilkes-Baire, Pa.
•Jerry"
.M.
is
a
W.
member
C. A.
As a teacher, "Jerry," we envy you; as a
woman, we honor you, and as a friend, we
treasure
fe
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vou.
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I'lvinoiitli
MABEL COBB
High siliool
Moscow HiRh School
IMynuiutli. Pa.
Moscow. I'a.
"Cobble"
•Itzie"
Uiii
you see
a
tall,
slim,
wiry brunette
What are we getting to eat today, Mabel?
Mabel immediately proceeds to string off
a menu a mile long and most of it is ap-
ariiund anywhere?
Perhaps she Is on the
tennis court or hockey field; maybe she is
playing basketball or she may be in the
pyni dancing anyway, wherever she is it's
good old Isabel! See all Know all! That's
her motto and niany's the big boy who has
poured forth his tale of woe on "I'tzie's"
shoulder.
.Maybe we should say "I'nderstand all," too.
She simply can't he still
and we can bet you never did see her without a smile and a "Hi, everybody." "I'tzie"
is a ha])iiy-go-lucky individual, but .she Just
loves to study, too. She really is kept busy
dashing home to .see her latest thrill but
she's independent
she makes them come
down and we notice they all have cars, too.
"Utzie's" favorite saying is ".My word."
"Bein's how," etc.
—
plesauce.
—
.Mabel, you know, is quite
our dining room "Uonieos."
I
Isabel
is
an active member
—
rather finicky about songs too.
or Irene begin to sing, Mabel
chirps up with something like this: "Don't
sing that one," or "That one is too much
for nie.
or "Sing this one, I feel like this
.Mabel
"
tonight."
We
remember Mabel very jilainly as procLong Hall. Mabel is very particular
about noise after "lights out." We remember her standing like a sentinel outside Mator in
the Delta
Phi Sigma secretaries are always bu.sy.
She's the ciiampion restaurant goer in the
state, usually taking in .5 to 11 eating |)laces
from 4:1.) to 'lA'i and still she retains that
girlish figure
])erhaps she's on the right
side of the druggist.
bel
Highfield's
Xo
one
door.
That's right, Mabel,
noise while you're proctoring, are they? '^'ou surely can show your
authority when you want to, can't you?
—
is
making
Mabel's favorite sport is hockey, but she's
slow at basketball either.
Mabel is
very studious, and is an .V-1 student in
every class. She was the industrious chairlady of the Senior Art E.xhibit.
Mabel, I'm sure the class wishes you
We
a
is
When Katink
—
in
favorite with
These dining
room romances are getting quite serious,
but Mabel says she won't bother with any
of them because her heart-strings are securely tied around someone in Dickinson,
or is it Penn State?
—
—
a
are confident and know she will be
success in her teaching profession.
not
Among her activities were Assistant
Business Manager of Obiter, "B" Club, Maroon and Gold, Y. W. C. A., Basketball,
Tennis Tournament, and Delta Phi Sigma
health,
Sororitv.
huk. and hajipiness.
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DOROTHY COLLEY
Benton Vocational
.\
hard
nf heels
liittiii;;
Nantieoke High Sehiwl
—a
Niintieoke. Pa.
".Meal"
.-.hi>ut
tiolden hair, a winsome smile and a ])leasthat's ".Meal," just "Meal."
ing (lersonality
None, but herself can he her |)arallel. She
is neither bold nor shy, nor short, nor tall,
but a mingling of them all. We can't help
hut like her and we don't want to help it.
We pamper her when we say her hair is
golden because we know it is red and will
".Meal" is never lonehe until she "dyes.
ly because a smiling face is always good
of lauofh-
—
properly announced. Rumor ha.s it that onee "Dot" kissed the
Blarney Stone in old Ireland (you know
the old lefiend) and her ready wit is proof
and "Dot"
enough
is
—
to us.
nioni. "Dot's" a friend to
She
everytnie, e\'eii the ever present mi<'e.
arrives there early, you know, with the
aid of the B. & S. Railroad and thus has a
Tn the hieker
I
"
Since we have known her, we
have realized that we can (ind "peaches"
where there aren't any trees.
company.
ehanee to cultivate a shriekinjr friendship
with the jrrey -coated occupants.
Every class needs someone to talk for
"Dot" keeps us in the race. Oh, its
it.
On the
nothintr of which to he ashamed.
we are
we need .someone
contrary,
])roud
of
her.
She's a good fellow, always ready to make
Whether it he a Freshman
herself useful.
Senior in
in despair over her .\rt, or a
our hall who must get u)) early the next
morning to finish that graph and does not
have an alarm clock. "Meal" is right there.
Besides,
speak uj) for us. Who
could do it better than "Dot," when you
consider the proper effect of an Irish vocabulary r
She also is something of a radical. Her
that study doesn't make
latest thought is
to
.\nother one of her eccentricities is her
walk to Bush's when you are in a
mood for a nut sundae. She could not live
through a whole day without her "Koke"
and jiret/.el. "Meal likes apples, too, when
someone else goes f like to hike except on the gymnasium floor
to the accompaniment of music.
tlaily
—
any man
wise.
However, don't misinterpret
her attitude by that. It's a false alarm, for
she is every liit as studious as any of iis.
It's just that she very wisely argues that
a little fun now and then can not harm the
covers of the deepest te.\t-book nor the
knowle
"
All these <]ualities will help to
iU.
make
her
jolly good friend is "Dot" and our
best wishes are for her success and ha|)pi-
a success in her teaching anil are shown to
the best of her advantage in her many aftiliations
Tau Kappa Phi .Sorority, Lan-
ne.ss.
tern Clnli. I)r:iinatic Club
A
S
CONNELLY
AMELI.\
Scliool
Benton. Pa.
"Hot"
ter,
^^M,
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JENNIE CONTINI
Forest City High Soliool
Forest City. Pa.
Foster Township High School
Freeland. Pa.
Mary
When
tember,
Brown
the great noise died
"27,
we found
in
haired, blue eyed maiden,
ton Gang" called Mary.
down
in
Sep-
our midst a fair
the "Scran-
whom
At
first
But
she was
good sports.
Although she appeared inactive at times,
she nevertheless showed great interest in
the extra curricular activities.
She joined
the Girls" Glee Club in "27.
When the Tau
Phi Epsilon Sorority was seeking the com-
jolliest of
that's not all.
Whenever you see Jennie she is always
working earnestly, her work is always prepared that is one of the reasons why she
—
is
so capable in her schoolwork.
Work
al-
ways comes before Jilay. When her work
is d(me we can always find her among the
jolly crowd laughing and joking, taking
panionship of new members they did not
overlook Mary. She became an active member of this sorority in "28, and is one of its
life
most active members.
just as
it
should be taken.
She has brown eyes that fairly sparkle;
.some say that she uses them to advantage.
We wonder!
an ambitious teacher. Her work
in practice teaching proved that
she is
capable of handling any difficulty she might
meet in her future work.
is
Her aims are high and her ideals are attached to stars, which can only be readied
by such as she.
Many happy
hours we have spent together during our stay here, and with a
pang of regret we see the good times coming to an end.
But we are sure that she
will meet with success out in this wide
world; furthermore, we are sure that she
will not tread the road of life alone.
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eyes,
This young lady came to Bloomsburg full
i)f ideals.
She is one of those good natured
girls who would do anything for a friend.
Our love for her has been increased by the
little favors she did for us.
very sedate and calm, but to our astonishment she did not remain quiet. She soon
mixed in with us and became one of the
Mary
are her
Black is her hair.
She may be small.
All your classmates are extending to you
your future happiness
their best wishes for
and
success.
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ALDA MARIE COTXER
Business His'i Stiiool
Wiisliiiiston,
"Jess"
A
A
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M'atsontown Hisli School
C.
Wasliin^tonville.
"Smiles"
When you
sunny smile,
winning way
We
imi)ression
liope she will
Be happy and
meet .\lda you have the
she
Alda is very studious and earnest in her
work. She is never known to have entered
the classroom unprepared or late.
You
could always see her hurrying down the
hall with her notebook as soon as the bell
well-known as one of the sweetest
school, has for the jiast two
years spread an atmosphere of good comradeship and love among her friends at
".less,"
had rung.
the
However, she is not so wrapped up in
her work that she has no time for fun. She
is always ready to laugh at a joke and join
in any mischief that happens to be going
on.
And when it comes to "feeds" she is
never absent.
B. S. T. C.
She was active in many affairs, being a
member of the Dramatic Club. Music jilays
no small part in her life and she has expressed her talent in the Glee Club.
She
has a sweet, pleasing voice and a light expressive touch.
She has played the piano
for many entertainments in the primary department and children's literature cla.ss.
At the beginning of the second semester.
the close of a busy "rush" reason, the Phi
Gamma Tau Sorority claimed her as a de-
'
Alda has chosen the teaching
in the prifor her life work.
She has
been very successful in her practice teaching, and we feel sure that she will be just
as successful in her own school.
The chil-
mary grades
dren are very fond of her.
We
\()iir
voted member.
Y
that
girls,
position.
in
first
is one of those quiet
but when you have known her awhile
you find that she is just the opposite.
always
gay.
There is no douht of the love and admiration our Soutliern lassie throws about
"Jess" ])ossesses
her wherever she goes.
a typical southern smile, accent and dis-
girls
Pa.
.\lila
wish
work.
you success and happiness
in
She has not only proved her merit as a
worker but as an efficient Class Secretary.
Parting is such sweet sorrow, but Jessie,
dear,
what
we know success
e'er
will
follow
you,
vou do.
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Huntingdon
CREASY
H.
Catawissa High
Mills, Pa.
ratawissji,
^Sr))ool
I'a.
"Creasv"
Town Hill lias ):iven us one of our best
loved Locker Koom jrirls in the person of
our curly-haired (and ifs natural, too),
Whenever we see her
blue-eyed Apnes.
bright smile and hear her talk we wonder how the home fi)lks jiet along without
The young man pictured here dwells
that
i)leasant
locality
where they
raise
inhabitants
there,
in
called
River-Hill,
feathers."
The
"goofer
however, have one particular advantage; they look down on the
her.
rest of us.
They say that she has actually taught
school, but what we would like to know is
how anyone could tell the teacher from
Besides being a good teacher
the pupil.
First appearances are said to give lasting impressions.
If so, Mr. Creasy must
have made a good impression on
day of college life.
can do many other things equally as
such as playing the piano, driving -A
car, singing in the Glee Club and taking
an active part in the Athletic Club.
she
his
first
Modesty
well,
fulness.
is sometimes mistaken for bashThis has been true of Lawrence,
but be outgrew that when the young ladies
began to show an interest in bis delightful
smile.
His interest in them, however, was
uncentcred and unsustained until the last
part of his third year. Those who were on
the Harrisburg trip that year will under-
Her greatest accomplishment is being just
an all-around good sp When she plays basbe de))ended upon.
ketball, can she make a basket every time
she aims?
We'll say she can!
We hope
that she achieves her aims in life as well
as she achieves her aims in making baskets.
.\lso,
tho.se who
know him well
have come to the conclusion that he has
an especial liking for the name Margaret.
Yet through all this he is an excellent stuRumor has it that his report cards
dent.
are graced only by a-jilus's. He is a pleasant c<)ni)>aninn, a true friend, and always
willing to co-(iperate in any meritorious en-
stand.
terprise.
Activities: Orchestra, "27, "28, "29: Mixed
Chorus. "27; Mens Glee Club, "28, 29;
Science Club, "27; Student Council, "29; Associate Editor of Obiter, '29; La Mascotte, '28.
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ESTHER
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bad
of
A
pack of books,
Loads of knowledge;
every good
in
And "Lovey"
is a good example
features are lit up
by her flashing smile and dancing, firelit
eyes.
Witty remarks come from soft rosy
lips, and her blonde hair is a mass of rippling waves.
little girl.
of this.
i
little bit
latest
Picture this girl
In our college.
Her cameo-like
AVhat are "Lovey's" hobbies?
Olives
Eyes of brown.
Hair the same
Who. from afar
Off Weston came.
Eating
and Apple Pie. Dancing All the
steps and even those of her own in-
vention are practised in the
ner.
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To a
last year's
I
down
straw hat that
the hall, very
it's
Would
'Til
"Lovey" com-
much
sorority
She was rushed.
The Tau Phis
after din-
"Holy Cow."
"Can you beat that!"
Whenever you hear these, you can bet your
ing
DALLACKEISA
Higli School
Weston, Pa.
Xanticoke. Pa.
"Lovey"
There's a
O.
Rock Glen
not be hushed.
Esther joined.
Witty and merry.
She soon became
agitated at
someone.
Its secretary.
Candyland was never passed up because
a coc-o-lem stimulates one so for the hard
work of the oncoming night.
The clubs she joined
and War, but "Lovey"
surely did work.
Many a night was spent
by a troubled blonde head on a hot and
uncomfortable pillow.
But joking aside,
"Lovey," best wishes and success to the
Y. W. C. A. and
Glee Club too.
.\I1 is fair in
girl
who
Were
I^ove
liked to
make
quite a
few,
In sports, she
Finds lots of fun.
Especially hockey
us guess.
And
basketball.
Loads of friends
Has she, no doubt.
We wonder if
One
is
a male?
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ROBERT DAVIS
Xantiroke High School
Nanticoke Higli School
Nanticoke. Pa.
Nanticoke, Pa.
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"Raffles"
"Bob"
appeared here at
Bloom he apparently was a modest individual for nobody knew he was around.
This, however, did not last long, for his
debut as Captain of the track teams of '27
and "28 brought him in the limelight.
"Bob" is one of the members of our cla.ss
who believes in the old quotation, "Success
depends not so much upon studying nights
as in being awake in the daytime."" "Bob's"
proof of this old adage is his many night
activities and his high scholastic standing.
When
Ralph
"Raffles'"
has
first
many achievements
credit due to his perseverance
nation. He delights in singing
to
Besides escorting a certain girl of our
he found time to attend to many
other activities such as:
Secretary of
North Hall Student Council, Treasurer of
the Nanticoke Club, Member of .Junior
Varsity Basketball Squad and also of the
Davis, Davies, Edmunds and .Tones Pinochle
his
class
and determiand has been
member of the Men's Glee Club for the
past two years.
In '27 he managed the
Basketball team. He is a charter member of
the Omega Chi Fraternity and takes an
a
active interest in its affairs.
He
the pinnacle of his success here
was elected Editor of the Obiter.
Many wonderful days we have spent
company and many have found him
his
Club.
reached
when he
"Bob""
played
an
end
position
on
the
Freshman and Senior foottiall teams. He
was a member of that famous right side
of the Freshman line In "27.
Time after
in
to
be a true friend and classmate.
We now
wish him the fruits of a happy and successful career in his future work.
Stoddard
roommate,
three horsemen
time, with the aid of bis cohorts,
and
.Tones,
he
would smear
his
"Shorty,"" and the other
of the Senior"s backfield.
He also played
a bang-up game in his Senior year, contributing largely to the Freshmen"s defeat.
We
always
will
him the loyal de-
find
fender and sup)>orter of B.
"Bob" showed
S.
T. C.
an editor on
Booth asked him to Join
the Obiter staflf.
the varsity basketball squad but "Bob" preferred to play with the .lay \'ees.
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Te(liiii(;il
S<-i*aiitini,
RUTH
Sdiool
lli^'li
Hi.«Ii
Kutli
world is lihie.
nothing to do;
And
Kuth.
ril eat, sing and dance.
Oh, yes, and always take a chance.
then
A
there
fair
came
to
(uir
college
maid, desirous of edifying
the minds of the younger generations. Has
she succeeded?
Well, she's a certified
"school ma'am.
That's "Dot" through and through. Just
as soon as the gong goes off in the morning you can liear, ".\ll Alone" or ".\ngelia
Mia" and sometimes "When Father Papers
As the lark goes upward
comes downward yodelling.
Taking chances are "Dot's" specialties.
If someone told her to do the "Highland
But Ruth's education did not end with
books.
How could it, when the college offered hockey, volley ball, basketball, baseball, hiking and tennis?
Tennis. It's great
even better than counting
for reducing
Calorics,
.^nd then, it does away with the
formality of introductions, too.
Fling" on the roof of the dorm at 3 A. M.,
bells on to add
yes,
the Parlor."
singing, "Dot"
—
You
"Dot" would be there with
charm of
Hey! Move!
to the
the affair.
hai)i)iness he yours,
know Ruth was reducing?
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Oh,'
conscientiously.
to prove herself
calories
she wanted
worthy of her name Venus.
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We
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hopes for Ruth as a teachShe
er, especially as a teacher of English.
launched several campaigns in the interests of purifying the mother tongue among
liave high
For the benefit of other
Enthusiasts, we have recorded the opening speech of one of these campaigns.
"Hey, listen, kids, we gotta cut
out this slang and start usin' decent English, or we won't know how to talk when we
get outa this joint."
But that was before
Ruth began teaching. Even her own English has improved now and we all
wish
her the best of luck in teaching English
and every other subject that comes her way.
her
associates.
Good English
butterfly that's not caught in the rain.
May
didn't
she's counting
The reason
want to get my mail.
Yeh! Who from "Dot"? Is it from that
tall, handsome darling?
Let us in on the
secret when??
"Dot" certainly is a neat dancer.
If
dancing was prohibited at the school, among
the missing would be "Dot." She is a good
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school
Nanticoke. Pa.
l*;i.
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When the
And I've
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Nniiticdke His'' School
.\shle>
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"Tax"
Virginia seems to he such a (piiet little
on first ac(|uaintance, but all who
girl
really know her will tell you how full of
fun and enthusiasm she is. She is seen at
ever}' social gathering, especially football
games, and one of her favorite pastimes is
trying to stage a miniature one in her room.
We remember one day in particular when
supposed-to-be football went flying
the
through the window and caused quite an
uproar on the campus. When classes get
exceedingly horesome to \"irginia she works
be excelled In the possession of
that admirable quality, good nature, never
too busy to aid a brother floundinp in the
to smile, "Tax" has
fojr, never too blue
crashed through the gates of jiopularity to
win a host of friends.
He
to
—
one of those lucky creatures who
pets his work out as it should be and at the
same time with the minimum of effort.
is
Basketball
is
C'aj)tain of the
enviable
football
a.s
"Tax"s" chief hobby.
As
Junior \'arsity he made an
record for himself.
game "Tax"
also
In
showed
the
cross-word
,
bis ability
fices
seems
to
have
on numerous committees,
being the Social Conmiittee.
has held many important of-
.served
run.
the.se
Two things N'irginia dislikes most are
writing letters and getting up in the morning.
She loves to read anything from
Chaucer to .John Galsworthy, and we even
find editions of "Screen .Secrets" .-idorning
her rooni at tinu's.
Virginia intends to teach until she is
twentv-five years of age.
We pretend that
we think she is serious, anil she might be
but everyone will admit that there arc of-
—
:
President
President
President
President
I
But she is also in for ;ill kinds of sports.
mainly, hockey, basketball, hiking and baseball.
.She really was fine in baseball and
still ho.ists about the time she made a home
his sax.
he
She
I
"someone."
an insatiablf
almost daily
you can hear him coaxing weird noises from
"Ta.x" is also gifted witli
desire for "hot" music and
"Tax"
puzzles.
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loads and loads of them on hand.
We often wondered who kept her sup))Iied with
them, but it is a secret between her and
class
a player.
one of
Besides
DAWE
.Xslilev. I'a.
"
N';iiiticoke, I'a.
Not
E.
Hij;h Seliool
of Xanticoke Club.
of Dining Room Club.
of Omega Chi Fraterr! y.
of .Senior Class.
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made in the best of j)lans.
success and happiness go with you.
\'irginia. wherever it may be and may you
always be a steadfast and true friend as
von have been.
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BESSIE DOUGHERTY
Nanticoke Hisu Scliool
Ilazleton
N'antUoke. Pa.
".stef
"Doc"
'Stef hails from Xantioi)ke. Now tliafs
a time worn expression but "Hail" is the
word here, for she always takes people by
new
that
illus-
taking
her we received a rare jewel. Her cheery
disposition and amiable manner have won
Bessie is a
for her a place in our hearts.
friend worth having, and we are proud to
Her greatlist her among our classmates.
trious
est
Our "Stef" fulfills all the requirements of
a good sport and a true friend. Life is so
She
.short why spend it at hard labor?
never worries about work and yet she
There are
.seems always to come out O. K.
many things she would rather do than
She has a terrible weakness for
study.
dancing and is always learning or teaching
a
was offered to us by
town of Milnesville, and
Bessie
storm. That is to say, wherever she goes
she provokes pales of laughter, storms of
applause and in the heart of a certain
ycninfr man, we think she reigns supreme.
a
Township High School
Hazleton, Pa.
we
in
in life is to become a teacher, and
sincerely hope that she will attain her
aim
ambition.
Bessie never cared for the opposite sex,
but she did like "one." Who didn't? Yes,
Bessie, we know that you had a good time
in
the library
many
times.
we have
said before, Bessie is a girl
that likes to study and get her work done
before she attempts to do any play; that is
She was
just the type of a girl .she is.
missed quite a lot when .she left for Berwere glad to
wick to do her teaching.
hear that she had made a success out of
her teaching, and we know that she will be
a success when she gets out into this great
wide field of education.
.\s
step.
"Smile, Smile, anil Smile some more" is
"Stefs" philosophy of life and who can
doubt that a girl with such a philosophy of
life can do anything but succeed in whatever she undertakes.
We
Well "Stef" here's to your future, may
your life contain a little love, a little happiness and heaps of success.
Bessie
ticipated
We
is
in
quite an athlete, she has parhockey, basketball and tennis.
the greatest
all wish you
cess that the world can offer.
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FLORENCE DRUMMOND
Hiighe^tdHn
Hi.sli
M.\RG.\RET CL-\IRE
Plymoutli. Pa.
Pittston. Pa.
••Peg"
•Flo-
Brown
A
girl
brown eyes,
that you could idolize.
If,
hair,
We
of
the
Mu
Sigma Sorority, and al.so received her
erals for participation in sports.
By
Phi
num-
^a>^G^
come
on the ath-
first.
When,
the way, have
you ever heard her try
famous operatic char-
If not, you are missing something.
Probably her roommate can enlighten you
upon this subject.
.\n excellent athlete, a good student, and
always a staunch and true friend that is
"Peg." May Bloomsburg have many more
Good luck, "Peg!"
students like her!
Ha]i|iiness and succe.ss be yours always!
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lessons
acter?
"Flo" believes there is a time to
play. She never neglects her
We knowis very studious.
that she has made no error in choosing her
profession, as she is well capable of filling
in
her
to imitate a certain
and a time to
work and she
wish her success
field,
not haunting the gym, she is studiously engrossed in a book. "But what about that
tardy notebook, 'Peg"?"
work
We
in spite of all this fervor
Yet
letic
wonder why?
member
Try and
outdoor, "Peg" is truly a "star."
keep up with her on a hike
We
also a
you should
collar open
at the throat,
walking through the halls with a firm, masculine tread, you can rest assured that it
is none other than "Peg" in her favorite attire.
In all types of sport, both indoor and
In sports she is ready to participate; esShe was a
pecially basketball and hockey.
member of the hockey championship team.
She is al.so very much interested in becomthink most
ing an expert tennis player.
of her games will he ))layed on the courts
is
visit the College,
and mannish
"Flo" Is a true pal and a real good sport.
She has many friends and keeps making
more. Her smile and laughing eyes always
greet you wherever you see her.
"Flo"
when you
see an erect figure, clad in skirt, white beret and sweater with spotless white cuffs
She's a friend to all. a friend indeed.
She helps you out whatever the need.
of Peckville.
DILA
riAinoiith lli^h Sctiool
Stiiool
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RUTH A. EADIE
Weatherlv Hisl> School
Weatherly. l*a.
Ruth
"A
quiet kind
Of whom
Has
it
may
somethiri}:
he said.
more than nonsense
Lying underneath
lier
head."
full of fun.
She
a good sport
and
a
wonderful
pal.
pastime is telling forShe could easily earn a living at
tunes.
this if she decides not to teach school. She
also likes to read and to eat and spends
some time trying to find the way to eat
cinity.
and grow
to us
We
might say she is a good candidate
for the pipe fitters union. She had all her
experience answering the taps of the third
floor pipers.
May
she attain what she desires
In this world that is so worthwhile.
extend her our best
'29,
thin.
Here's to the girl with dreamy eyes.
With coal black hair and ready smile.
She has chosen the primary group as her
We know she will be sucof work.
cessful because she loves little children.
field
the class of
favorite
Betty .says she is going to be a sophisticated school marm forever and ever, but
We do know, howwe don't think so.
ever, that she will he a very successful
teacher, for she has all the qualities that
make up a good teacher. She has chosen
the Primary grades as her realm in which
to guide tlie coming generation along the
paths of education.
is
We,
is
Betty's
very indu>trious and always gets
her work done before she plays.
After
her work is done she is one of the merriest.
Do you remember the feeds we used
to have?
She
wishes.
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from Weatherly. From
all ai)pearances she looks to he a demure little girl, but when you become acquainted
with her she can talk just as much as you
Whenever you hear, '"Oh, my cow,"
can.
you know Kuth is somewhere in the vi-
Ruth came
s
EDWARDS
glance one would judge Betty
to be a quiet girl but when you know her
you discover that she is good-natured and
At
girl.
of"
M.
Kdwardsville Hish School
Edwar€ls\ ille. Pa.
"Betz"
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MARJORIE ALICE ELEY
BeruUk High School
Technical High School
Seranton. Pa.
Berwick. Pa.
§
Billy"
••.Marj"
This voiinfT lady came to us with the
group that entered here in our Freshman
year. She is one of those good-natured girls
Ever happy go luck is Marjorie. "Marj"'
is always on hand when a good time is to
be had, and if there isn't one here off she
As
for a friend.
a result of her fine personality and sacrifice she has many friends whose companionship have made her enjoyable.
hops to State.
who would do anything
Like all girls, she enjoys playing tricks
on her schoolmates and it was the cleverness of these pranks that made us sit up
and take
She is a real student and distributes her
time properly in applying herself to her
work.
She is very often seen in the library busily engaged in selecting material
for the following day's classes.
As a teacher, "Marj" will be a success,
but we fear that future graduates will
not have to wait long to take her place.
She will be teaching but a short time. However, long or short, it may be, or whatever
else she undertakes, may fate be her friend.
As a student teacher she has made considerable progress, as our observations and
review of her records have shown us. Her
attitude toward her work and natural love
for children tend to make her the ideal
teacher.
to her stu-
dies here we hope to hear of this young
lady on the road to success in the near future.
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The Delta Phi Sigma Sorority picked
Marjorie as a member. The Children's Literature Club was "Marj's" choice in extra curricular fields and we will always remember our dashing "Robin Hood."
notice.
Judging from her application
That's quite a trip but
In sport, Marjorie has long been interested, and in the near future will receive that
much desired honor, her "B." Every evening one finds her in the gym dancing and
here she is at home, for she loves to dance.
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SARA IVA ERMISH
Sunbury High School
Berwick Higli Scliool
Sunbury. Pa.
All hail
cle.s,
—another
— gentlemen
Well known
by
—you've
to prefer.
well liked
in
all
hloiule
for
many
cir-
got
"Wait till I tell you!
Something exciting happened!" Sara's joy in life is telling her exciting experiences.
If Sara feels
blue just be a good listener and soon her
troubles will vanish. She has lost her voice
"it"
"Kay."
Rome
at times but no
wasn't built in a day, neither are
in
knowing come
to ad-
had
a
rc.ison
Sara likes to study and stands high in
her class work.
When she was doing her
l)ractice work in Berwick, we missed her
very much. .Sara is another member of the
primary group. We hope she is a success
as a teacher, but we fear she may not get
that far.
She likes hou.sekeeping too well.
"Hello," you will
find her most frequent outbursts to be
"Got anything to eat?" and "Did ja get my
mail?" Well she may ask for mail for her
morning would not be complete without that
letter from Sunbury.
Of course, there are
others, too, but of no importance until the
"special one" is read?
to her
— .She
She likes music, which accounts for her
romantic spirit. Her favorite sport is tennis.
She plays tennis from morn till night.
It is here she finds so much enjoyment.
mire her.
N'e.vt
wonder
for that, too.
Kathryn's friendships, but when Rome was
Kathcompleted it was admired by all.
ryn's friendships are far advanced toward
the same goal.
So it takes a while until
you know her and
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friendly,
.\mong her many
Kire
(lirls,
TennLs,
activities
Ba.seball,
are:
CanipVolleyball.
A well known member of the .VIpha Delta
Zeta Sorority, she will be remembered as a
true friend by many of the girls.
Her kindness will never be forgotten and
she will remain in our thoughts as a good
sport and a true pal.
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J.
HORTENSE EVANS
EVANS
Memorial
Tajior High School
"Tens"
"Dotty"
"A
is
one of our fair lassies from
To know her is to love her. If
Taylor.
you are searching for or are in need of a
She is alIriend just look for "Dotty."
ways ready with her friendly smile. I'pon
first acquaintance you will think her very
This opinion soon vanquiet and demure.
ishes after you become better acquainted
with her. Her enhancing personality alone
is enough incentive for one to desire her
1
riendship.
"Dotty"
a
is
very good
sjiort.
She
is
al-
Willing as she is, she never shirks her work fur
Slie always has her work done
pleasure.
ways ready
to contribute her share.
well and long before any one else has startAs a teacher she has proven herself
ed.
to be capable
and
Hanover Township
I'a.
"Hortv"
"Music, the es.sence of things
past and things to be."
pleasant word, a t'rieiully smile.
That's -Dotty' all the while."
"Dotty"
Higli Seliool.
Lee I'ark,
Taylor, Pa.
efficient.
There seems to be some great attraction
for her in Taylor. V\'e do not exactly know
what it is but sometimes think that it would
not be hard to guess.
As a Y. W. C. A. Cabinet member, "DotWe find her ever ready
ty" is very loyal.
If
to assist in whatever is to be done.
"Dotty" continues her work in her sincere
way, we are confident of her success.
Music is "Tensy's" greatest pleasure.
Night after night her syncopated rhythms
were heard in the gym where the crowd
gathered to dance. All types of music appeal to her, from Moonlight Sonatas to the
,/ohnstown Rag and how she plays them!
—
"Tens."
for another, and if she was ever known to worry,
Very petite, with
hasn't leaked out.
it
large blue eyes that describes her best
Cood-natured, hai)|)y-go-lucky
If not popular for one thing she
is
is
As
a tennis player she was one of our
and was equally good at hockey or
basketball.
She stands high in her classes,
knows all the latest books. "Tensy" is also
a member of the Mu Phi Sigma Sorority.
Just between us, "Tens" has a quality
best,
called for in a school teacher, "Personality."
And though we doubt if school teaching,
rather than literature or music is her right
chosen field of achievement, we wish her
"Bon Voyage" on her life cruise.
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MILDRED EVANS
EVANS
West Pittston HiKli
West Pittston,
Coughlin High School
Siliix)!
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Pa.
We
"Janie"
The name Jane suggests
a quiet,
with her thoughts usually on her
This is partly true of "Janie," but
girl
studies.
She believes
all what is in a name?
having a good time and her motto is.
"Make others happy and enjoy life." With
this pleasing personality, "Janie" made a
after
in
host of friends at B. S. T. C.
"Janie's" hobby is music and her minor
She has a sweet voice and
is eating.
was always found singing, especially in
the morning when one wanted to sleep. Ask;
one
—
fourth floor they know.
good feeds that we had
in her room will always remain in our
memories, chicken and everything.
the
As
girls
on
for eating
the
— the
took part in extra curricular
being a member of the (Jirls' Glee
Club and Women's Chorus. In the latter,
she held the post of Cirou)) Secretary. She
the Mu Phi
is also an active meml>er of
Sigma.
"Janie"
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find that "Mil,"
Though rather small.
Is far more sweeter
Than if she were tall.
demure
Big brown eyes,
— that's
a pleasant smile, rather
Everybody's friend
and pal. If you want a helping hand with
your les.sons, all you need to do is to ask
Mildred, and she will be only too glad to
short
Mildred.
help you.
Mildred is a hard, conscientious worker
and seldom goes to classes uni)rei)ared. Just
the same she likes a good time and is always among the first in any escapade, especially
if
there are eats.
She spends part of her spare time wishThe rest she spends
ing she were home.
in marking off the days on the calendar,
trying to persuade herself that vacation
is
near.
To
you,
Mildred, the class of '29 wish
vou the best of luck and success.
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ANNA FARRELL
EVES
.Archbald High School
.\rchbald. Pa.
"Farrell"
Jersevtown High School
Jlillville. IM.
Pearl
Pearl comes from the large city of Millville.
She entered Bloomsbur;; State Teachers' College in the year of 1927.
Before Pearl entered B. S. T. C. she
had been a successful teacher hi the Millville schools.
studious and a diligent worker, ala helping hand to those in
need of anything, and nothing seems too
great for her to accomplish.
She
is
ways lending
Pearl drives a Ford car back and forth
to school, but
is
continually getting
up with some other Fords.
it
mixed
One mix-up
One of the
wind-shield wiper.
She loves
sports Pearl enjoys is tennis.
the sport and she willingly teaches others
the game.
Pearl was an active member of
the Design Club and the Sewing Club, in
We wish
which she took great interest.
Pearl the best of luck in all that she undertakes.
cost her a
see her is to love her,
love her but forever."
For nature made her what she
"To
And
is,
never made another.
And
The old saying that, "You can not judge
a book by its cover," proves true when you
meet Anna Farrell. Is she quiet and reserved? Yes, when she's asleep.
You
will
always find "Farrell" with those
smile, having a
brown eyes and sunny
grand and glorious time.
big
When
Bucknell
mentions
anyone
you
I
should see the look on "Farrell's" face.
wonder why? I thought for awhile that
she was interested in State, but when the
mail came the other day well I guess
—
—
you know.
She has
been
an
active
member
in
all
college affairs, especially the social events.
You never go to a college dance or party
unless
you
see "Farrell."
is treasurer of the Phi Gamma
Sorority, a member of the First Aid
Club, a fire commissioner, and is also on
O! Lest I forget.
the House Committee.
"Farrell" had a leading part in the Senior
Play.
She led the people to their seats.
"Farrell"
Tau
Here's wishing you the best of luck from
the
"Harp
"
Club.
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FLORENCE FEST
Freelaml High School
Kieeland, Pa.
Bloonisburj; High School
Bloomsburg,
"Flossie"
Mary, Mary, quite contrary.
How does your language prow;
Kunny words not ordinary.
But don't you fret we like "em so!
—
This
sliould
"It's the
the smile ye wear.
That's a-makin" the sunshine
—
Everywhere."
That's
to someone.
laugh,
Mary is noted for the novel way in which
she expresses herself. If you heard a group
laughing in the liall then you can just bet
it".s Mary adding to her vocabulary!
smile.
somewhere
We
is
to
S
jolliest
family of
u])
the eight o'clock classes.
is
A winning personality and a sympathetic
nature have gained for Florence many
friends who wish her success in all she attempts.
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and
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bananas about.
that ever-ready and willing type
sort one likes to call "my pal."
hair
has
a valuable member of the Dramatic Club and of the honorary dramatic
fraternity, the Alpha Psi t)mega.
Her recent efforts in dramatic work have resulted
in making her an expert in tlirowing antique
The
all
She
"Flossie" belongs to the
make
She
confident that that crop of
twinkling blue eyes will
capture even Father Success.
curly
!
and certainly knows the value of a
College Hill. "Flossie" enjoys walking, but
it isn't wise to ask her about her attempts
obliging manners and sunny disposition have gained a wide circle of friends.
Mary would remind one of a saucy pansy
looking quite mischievous at times, yet, possessing the depth of that flower coupled
with its simplicity and sincerity.
She
Florence
commuters who are seen daily hurrying
Her
of girl.
song ye sing,
And
Her name
describes our Mary.
really be Merry, for slie is always
scatterinfr sunshine
I>a.
"Flo"
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ANNE
Myoiuins
K.
FETCH
Hisli
Hyoming,
A 11 lie
WILBUR
Pa.
"Bud"
Anne
She
is
likes
still
more could be
always
dances
in
refrain of a ukulele.
Upon further investigation they will find a tall, slender, darkhaired chap strumming away, while around
bim are members of the North Hall gang
harmonizing. Boy! how he can play a uke.
born musician he can pick beautiful
chords from a piano, and give him a "gazabo" and a pair of drumsticks, and lo!
you have an orchestra.
told.
search for
and
wonder
new
thrills.
especially
football.
why?
Of course,
there are some especially nice football stars
(aren't there?), so we can"t blame vou
at all.
We
athletics,
—
A
"Bud's"
Forte is basketball; from his
days he has been playing
this game.
We won't forget that great
game he played at center against Strouds-
"Dimples" is a better name for her. Everyone admires her dimples, which are always
seen, for she is always smiling.
She is
"high
everyone's friend.
schooly"
burg.
Anne has chosen
However, "Bud" does not
the Primary work and,
indeed, if you could see her working with
the little tots you know that her choice
has been a wise one.
We could
about Anne,
will have to
wish you all
"Fish"
.Anyone venturing past North Hall on a
warm spring night may hear a melodious
Blue eyes, red hair.
Loving ways and a winsome air.
A little temper, but lots of ]>ep.
And
FISCHER
J.
Newport Township High School
Olen Lyon. Pa.
stliool
letics
alone.
He
also
did
excel
in
ath-
commendable
work in extra-curricular activities. In "28,
he was a member of the double quartette
and in '29 a member of the Men's Con-
and on good words
but since space is limited we
say in these few words: We
the success and happiness that
you will attain in vour future life.
write on
servatory Glee Club.
"Bud" is also a humorist of rare ability.
As Humor Editor of the 1928 Obiter and
as endman for the minstrels of '27 he proved
to us to be a man of rare wit.
His somewhat shy manner, mixed with jilenty of
this wit, makes him popular among the
both sexes.
Now we know that "Bud" also possesses
"actorial" ability.
in
"Applesauce"
Those who saw him act
you that he was
will tell
the "It" of the play.
He is an active member of the Omega Chi
Fraternity, having been elected Vice Presi-
dent
I
in '28
and Treasurer
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MAE FLAHERTY
BUnmisbiirs;
Hisli
NanlUoke Hish
School
"Mac"
To look
is
at
"Ked"
another of our liowntown (.'iris.
her, one would Judpe that she
A
by no means a pessimist ami judge corShe always sees the funny side of
life and many a twinkle has livened those
moments wlien "lass sunk into tlic dullest
stage."
A
has
had the
agree
that
with
original
his
member
of
the
anec-
])o|)ular
conscientious young man
above pleasure. But
he found that he could afford sometime for
sports so went in for football and baseball.
"Lemons" is a born ba.seball player
and in years to come we shall see Ford in
the big leagues.
"Lemons"
and he puts
entertaining them with .some of her latest
jokes.
She is always ready for mischief,
and just as ready when there is work to
he done.
will
entered the pearly gates
first
boys, thus Ford,
dotes became a
youth.
When it comes for a good time, Mae is
always there.
She is very fond of swimming, esi)ecially at "Columbia Park."
If
you ever hear a gr
who
"Lemons"
minded young man was "Lem-
Bloomsburg.
But custom.s,
fashions and what not changed him to a
second Hill Rogers.
"Hey, Ford, tell us
a joke." This is the cry of the North Hall
rectly.
.Anyone
seriiuis
ons" when he
of dear old
is
knowing Mae
seliool
Nantieoke. Pa.
IJIoom-burs, Pa.
privilege of
she has a
is
a
his studies
"Lemons" has
striking per.sonality.
a
taste
for
good looking
but he never allows them to get the
best of him. He likes a date now and then
hut, as for coupling up with them
was not
girls,
Our best wishes follow you, Mae, when
we part at the end of the year.
—
his idea.
"We Seniors won"t forget you
When we have gone away.
The North Hall Council chose "Lemons"
Hut only love you more and more
Forever and a dav."
to act as
Cliairman of the party given to
the Faculty by the
memorable event,
men
students.
and due
to
It
Mr.
was a
Ford's
as a director of mirth, the jiarty was
huge success. Then and there Ford made
good with the jirofessors.
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JACK
B.
MARK FOWLER
FORTNER
Bloomsburg High Schnol
Uloomsburg. Pa.
Scott
Township High School
Kspy, Pa.
>Iark
"Jackie"
Jack needs no introduction for liv liis
winninp personality he has made many
friends.
Altlioujjh one of the "downtowners" he participates in the entire social life
of the school, being present at all dances,
school parties and after-dinner dances.
He
letics,
an enthusiastic supporter of all athbeinp manager of the baseball team
is
and participating in football and basHis ability as an actor led him to
join the Dramatic Club in the fall of '23.
His ability along this line was demonstrated
in two club jiroductions, "The Rivals" and
in '28
ketball.
"As You Like
It,"
"Applesauce," and
the
the
Senior Class play,
Sopohomore Class
"The Xew Poor." Other activities include Men's Glee Club, Double Quartette,
Mixed Chorus and First Aid Club. His active school life did not hinder but instead
forwarded his fondness for the fair sex and
aided him in securing sufficient acquaintances to fulfill the proverb believed by
Jack that "Variety is the spice of life."
play,
With his ability to make acquaintances
and keep them and his enthusiasm in English and Social Studies we are sure of a
bright and successful future for him.
"Who"s
sive
this?"
Seniors, of
Espy; and
if
Why
you are
the happenings, ask
mean
one of our progres-
course.
in
He comes from
doubt about any of
Mark
—he
knows
all
about Espy.
In fact, it is said
that he will, in time, be the Mayor of that
thriving village.
I
all
Mark doesn't like to dance and abhors
playing cards? He is interested in Bloomsburg, I mean one particular individual of
this clt}', but I do think he is interested in
B. S. T. C, hecau.se he is a very devoted
student.
Whenever
you hear laughter issuing
from the corridors of the locker
rooms, you may be sure that Mark is telling
forth
another of
a store of
his
kind jokes, for he has such
them that he can
tell
several
new
each day.
We certainly will miss
Mark's presence in the locker rooms, esones
pecially after lunch.
Mark
interested in teaching primarily,
his degree we think that
mathematics will be somewhat over done.
is
and when he gets
We
are sure that Mark will keep to teaching after he finishes here, but how long he
will continue in this field, time alone can
tell.
Mark
has often quoted several good motlife, but we think that his best one
is,
"Give to the world the best you have,
and the best will come back to vou."
toes for
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CORA ETTA FRANK
ARLINE FRANTZ
Malianoy High School
Kingston Township High School
Mahanoy
Trueksville. Pa.
••Fran"
City. Pa.
Cora
Cora
one of our degree students
is
"Kids, do you know what hapi)ened?" Arbursts in upon us and from that moment all else is forgotten, while slie tells us
about her latest experience.
this
line
year.
She did not come to us
fall of '26, having spent her Freshman year
Her
at the University of Pennsylvania.
big brown eyes and charming smile have
won her many friends during her three
years here.
In addition to her talent for
making friends, she has music talent. Her
clear alto voice has won her an enviable
place in the Presbyterian Choir. She plays
the piano as well as she sings.
until
the
is
a
.\rline has
college
High
ambition
—yes,
and
it
life.
bad one great
her
you.
Such a thing
difficulty in
Don't guess, we
will
tell
She never has enough to eat
would daunt anyone, but not "Fran."
!
received some boxes and
boxes and she survived.
we
She
received some
Every student has to study at times and
so Arline does, occasionally.
Strange to
say, she can work when necessary and her
success in practice teaching promises a like
success out in the world.
English and Social Stuteaching was successfully done last year in
the Bloomsburg
Her
is
We
member
Her time
She majored
dies.
What
that makes us love her
can't say exactly but her friendliness and good nature
are part of it.
"Fran" isn't satisfied with a smile for she
is generally laughing that contagious laugh
tliat makes you join in.
of the >lu Phi Sigma
Sorority.
has been quite full of
Freshman and their doings this year, because of her position as Chairman of tlie
Customs Committee. She is the Representative of the Four- Year Cirls on the Governing Board of Waller Hall.
She
and
energy
Pep,
plenty.
so?
in
practice
Oh, we almost forgot Paul, or is it Lewis
The more the merrier seems to be
"Fran's" theory on this (piestion.
now?
School.
So here's to you, Cora. We wish you sucand FH.WKI.Y, we know vou have it.
We are happy to have been with you here
and our sinccrest wishes go with you, Ar-
cess
line.
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RUTH GARDNER
GALGAXOWICZ
Hazle To\vn>lii|)
IIif;l>
Dalton High
Scliool
nalton. Pa.
llazletiin. I'a.
"Ruth
—
Pretty, ]H)]nilar, peppy, proper isn't that
Mary? Our Mary caine to us from West
Hazleton. She always insists on the West.
The height of Mary's ambition is to have
the cliildren pronounce her name correctIf you want to he a friend of hers,
ly.
We must
be careful what you call her.
admit, though, she's very sweet tempered
on every other subject.
Mary's is that she never worable to look of everything. Mary always meets you with
a smile.
She believes in mixing a little
laughter with the serious aspects of life.
One
ries.
trait of
She
is
On the other hand, we find her an industrious, conscientious and all around student, both in class work and outside activities.
Dancing is another favorite and 6:3i> always finds her in the gym.
Bye, Mary, and best of luck. We of "29
wish you success and hai)piness. We've enjoyed having you with us.
A
A
A
look that
"
is
"I'lnkie"
full of dignity,
sober, stern expression.
very dignified teacher
That's your first impression.
impressions are often deceiving!
her in the hall you say,
"noesn't she look studious?" But just step
into her room after study hour .sometime
and you will surely find her in the midst
of a jolly crowd. She is telling them a good
joke or reciting one of her famous poems
to them.
Ruth is never in need of anything to say; her original jokes and merry
make her a welcome addition to any party.
First
When you meet
.\t
the beginning of our freshman year,
She often wished
Ruth was very lonesome.
that she were home, but after a few weeks
she decided that B. S. T. C. was a nice
place
in
it.
and that there were some fine people
She has decided that Wilkes-Barre
also has
Many
its
advantages.
have sought Ruth's help and
advice and received bountifully.
She is a
prominent member of the Rural Club. She
ex])ects to teach in a rural school, but of
course not all lu-r life.
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MARGARET
g
K.
GARVEY
FRANCES DOROTHY GAYEWSKI
Aslilaml High School
S
Plains Memorial Higli .school
Plains. Pa.
Ashland, Pa.
•Peg"
A
"Franle"
—
—
A
wonderful pirl a true friend a pood
sport this is "Peg." She is everything that
is lovable and kind, and it is wortli vour
—
while to
I
I
said
make her acquaintance.
"Peg's" magnetic i)ersonalit_v won for her
a host of friends wlin will never forget
her.
No one can resist her charming smile
and pleasing disposition.
"Peg"
and we
is
all
very
a
conscientious
feel sure she will
student,
a suc-
make
cessful teacher.
AVell,
cess
"Peg,"
we wish you
and happiness
in
health,
whom
it may be
than non.sense.
"Franie" is a very industrious ])erson. She
never goes to class unprepared. She is always ready to respond in class. In short,
"Franie" is an all-around sjiort. You can
always see her at a football, basketball or
a ba.seball game.
Her pep and enthusiasm
are always with her.
In her .Junior year,
"Franie" was an all-around chamjiion and
we hail her as the best server in volleyball.
quiet kind of girl, of
has
something
more
you want someone to take an interyour Joys and sorrows, go to "Franie."
She is always ready to caress all your
troubles away.
If
suc-
est in
your profession.
She's sweet of disposition.
She's loving, wise and kind;
From the way the little tots all tumble
for her points to a big success.
The class
of '29 greet vou with their best wishes,
She's full of true affection,
She has an active mind.
"Franie."
"Where ever you may
\Vhat ever you
may
go,
do,
We hope that success
Will ahvavs follow vou."
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IDA
Nanticoke, Pa.
Wilkes-Barre. Pa.
"Love"
"Gethlng"
you ever heard this in the
halls you would have known that some one
wanted her to do something or was calling
her for class. But here would be the puzShe would start out no one
zle
find her!
would know where or when to expect her
Everybody knew "Gething" and
back.
"Gething" knew everybody. Being on the
Governing Board she landed in more feeds
than any other girl in the Dorm. "Laugh
and the world laughs with you," is her
motto and it is true in her case, for no matter who she is with or where she is, she
"Getliing!"
Ida
If
that,
a
is
am
I
who know.
tlie
—
—
jolly
sure.
kid.
Many
Ask some
can
tell
you
of her friends
Her laughter resounds through
halls at all times.
Ida
a heart-breaker,
She's got "IT!"
is
How!
Boy and
too.
Who's got IT?
Ida!
Ida loves sports and .she has been seen
on several teams such as the Hockey, Baseball and Basketball Teams. When one plays
these games, one is supposed to possess a
Ida found
good sportsmanship attitude.
tliis out and we always find her ready to
laughs.
wear and tear herself for the right and
Sometimes we think "Getliing" has missed
calling
—as
a
hairdresser,
Ask anyone
be beat.
combs put in their hair.
can't
When
GITLOVITZ
Hanover Township Memorial High School
"Rae"
her
E.
Nanticoke High School
she
B. S. T. C.
simply
Ida gets down to work also. As a school
she is bound to make a success.
She has a way of making the children love
who wanted
teacher,
"Gething" went to Berwick to do
and obey
her practice teaching the following organizations missed her:
her.
the class of '29, wish you
success and happiness in the world.
Ida,
we
all
Alpha Delta Zeta, Governing Board, Finance Committee and Y. W. C. A.
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HELEN KATHRYN GOGOLACH
Plymouth
ERMA
School
Hisli
Plymouth, Pa.
GOLD
.Milton. Pa.
"Tommy"
Erma
Here she comes down the walk now in
The girl with tlie dazzling
a big rush.
smile, wind-blown bob, and the mannish air.
Do you know who she is? No other than
the "Tommy" of our merry 'ole gang. Helen
Like all girls, Erma enjoys playing jokes
on everyone, especially her roommate, but
wisdom of these tricks that have
up and take notice.
"Excitement" and experience play a large
jiart in her life
from the physical, as well
it
She
is
Erma
has chosen rural work as her voShe has chosen this becau.se of
larger opiuirtunities in the educational field.
She was chosen by her fellow students in
the Rural Club as their vice president because of her leadership.
one of our athletic girls and went
cation.
Most
We
the dictionary
We
wonder how Erma
to the
modern
novel.
hope others will enjoy having
with them as iiiiK-h as we have.
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of the girls
—
She made many hurried visits to the mail
bo.\ looking for mail from a far away place.
Where from whom from well, "Tommy"
can give us some information on the benefits of the air mail.
We wonder why Helen
and her roommate. Isabel, made so many
week-end visits home in their .Junior year?
Just like Postum there is a reason.
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spends her leisure time, for she is seldom
seen on Sunday afternoons.
On these occasions she can be found indulging in one
of her pet hobbies reading, anything from
doubled up with laughter with some of her
remarks.
I
sit
—
many
—
the
as the mental viewpoint.
hikes until she was finally awarded
her letter. She is an active member of the
"B" Club. "Tommy" stayed on in Berwick'
to
do her practice teaching the entire
semester.
There surely must have been a
strong attraction.
heard that she kept
the girls in her room at Seiberts nearly
on
is
made us
can be recognized by her jiearly teeth over
which the question, "Do they come out,"
has many times been asked.
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Erma
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GOODWIN
PEARL GOSCINSKI
Xantkoke High School
Nanticoke Higli School
Nanticoke, Pa.
Nanticolie. Pa.
"Pearlie" "Pal"
"Ooody"
Did you ever hear her laugh? Then you
"Gooily." If yim haven't you"ve missed
something.
For no one can describe or
hope to have a laugh like hers. We know
she goes right up and down the scale.
Xo one has ever seen "Goody" in a temper; it seems to he against her nature. If
she cannot say simiething good about anyone she says nothing at all, but from all
this you must not
think "Goody"^ is a
"goody-Goody." She enjoys fun, especially
know
mischief for flavoring. As the
little saying goes, "A little mischief now
and then is relished by the best."
with a
And
little
should see her
And still
she remains slim. We cannot understand it.
5
eat
!
You
!
With Senior writeups, "Goody" is the last
word. If one passes her censorship, it must
be pretty good. "Practise makes perfect."
During the Christmas rush, she seemed to
be writing them wholesale.
"Goody" can be characterized by her dark
winsome brown eyes and her complexion, together with a charming dimple.
Although her one desire is to be the cowhair, her
boy type, we hope she never attains
I
we
vou
like
.'
her
own sweet
self
as
it
is
it,
for
—don't
Always ready for
"Pearlie."
If there's
foot she is there with
radiates good nature,
in
tiie
a
good
time,
tliat's
anything devilish on
hells on.
She fairly
and can take a joke
same spirit in wliich she liands them
good characteristic. Pearl, hang on
out.
.\
to it.
Is it athletics?
And how! Basketball,
hockey, tennis they all find her ready. The
tennis courts see a good bit of "Pearlie"
—
when tennis is in season. And the girls
certainly showed their good judgment when
they chose her as captain of their hockey
team.
"Pearlie" excels in the finer arts, as well
as in athletics. Music appeals to her.
She
is always ready to give us a
treat in the
way of a vocal solo. She and her "uke"
have enlivened more than one party.
Bloomsburg has no attraction for Pearl
over week-ends. Saturday usually finds her
dashing for the train. What is in Nanticoke that calls so loudly. Pearl?
What are her weaknesses? The only one
that we have found so far is her weakness
for fudge.
But this surely does make up
for all the rest.
We say, not goodbye, hut au revoir. Pearl,
with wishes for the best of luck.
.\hvays happy, always glad;
'Tis said of her. she's never sad.
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MAGDELENE GREISING
ELVA GRIFFITH
Hazle Township High School
Sugar Notch High School
Sugar Notch. Pa.
Ebervale, Pa.
"El-
always in a merry mood.
She certainly has pep and lots of it. MapMagrdelene
'}
^
is
loving
rose with all
also a very charming girl and
friends in the college. One thing
that is very characteristic of Magdelene is
that whenever you go into her room you
will he sure to find her eating some delicious
chocolates and reading not studying but
reading a book, not mentioning the title of
Mighty
rose
—
in
sweetest leaves vet
like
leaf
Klva could grace any jilace from a
to an art panel.
She numbers
whatever Magdesucceed. We wish you all
feel confident that
lene does she will
the luck and happiness
its
She can play at basketball, baseball,
hockey and tennis, yet is no less graceful
on the dance floor.
She has her "B" in
athletics and holds to a "B" average in
grades.
"El" was an active member of
the Girls' Glee Club and took a great deal
of interest in Current Events Club.
one else to think about.
We
or
a rose-bud is our "F.l."
A
complexion, witli two eyes of
brown, are her outstanding features. Decidedly with tho.se characteristics makes her
one of the popular co-eds of the college.
is
it.
Nevertheless she always wears that
merry smile and that is all we want.
She has come to this college to take up
teaching, but we wonder, yes, we wonder, if
she will ever be one. Perhaps there is some
\
formed
folded."
has
—
scarcely
moulded,
delene likes to study, hut she also likes to
go shopping and huy pretty things in order
to keep up to the style.
"Mag"
many
being,
room
.school
among
her friends as many of the male .sex as the
female.
She is the better-half of what is
known as "one of the cases."
the world.
Work
know
does not disinterest "El," so
that life will hold the best for her.
we
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KATHRYN
GUEST
Bloomsburg, Pa.
"Kay"
"Rene"
"What va
tink
me
is?"
This
is
us from Bioomsburg
High. She entered B. S. T. C. in '28. She
is one of the ambitious students, who had
the courage to select the Rural Course. We
know she will meet with success as a teach-
"Kav" comes
the inone of
do
er.
it!"
With
but she
is
is
quiet, a
good
listener
and
a
likes
children and
knows how
to
"Kay" is one of our most popular girls.
Her sunny disposition is most likely re-
of planning a party
She is often
sponsible for this attraction.
heard exclaiming, "Oh!
I met the nicest
young man, last night." "Kay" is always
Her motto seems to be "Laugh
laughing.
and the world laughs with you, weep and
you weep alone."
without her.
She
She
handle them.
work does come before play,
ever ready for a good time. "The
Irene,
Gang" wouldn't think
to
"
evitable reply from "Rene" when
"Tlie Gang" makes a recjuest of her. But
dear friends, don't think she is a shirker.
This reply means, "Since ifs you that asks,
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M,
Bloomsburg High School
Scranton Central High School
Scranton. Pa.
true
friend.
Although for the most part congenial,
"Rene" has her own ideas and sticks to
them. To prove this, go to Irene and in-
"Kay"
You will
that giraffes like peanuts.
readily find that Irene does not agree.
sist
is
a
very active
She
member
of
the
always ready to give
"Kay" is quite an athlete
a heljiing hand.
We often see her out on the field
also.
playing hockey or baseball.
Dramatic Club.
A better or more conscientious student
would be hard to find. She carries this
quality from her high school days.
She is treasurer of the Mu Phi Sigma
is
"Kay" spends her summers in Montgomery County. In fact, she likes the place so
I wonwell that she wants to teach there.
der why;-
Sorority, an active member of the Girls'
Glee Club and the Scranton Club.
Success and hajipiness, "Kay."
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ELIZABETH HALIPKA
.Mo('an:i(|Ua.
SARA
HARLEM
Columbia. Pa.
Pa.
"E-e-e-e-e-"
"Sal-
Elizabeth is one of our few "happy mediShe possesses enough pep and
iiin" girls.
wit to add to all of our good times and
enough common sense to balance her love
She's little hut she has
She's a peach
the biggest heart in the whole dormitory.
Will we ever forget the first few weeks
here, when she was a timid, homesick, little
girl, whom the N'anticoke Gang of hack liall
adopted.
The saying. "Good things come
She
in small packages," fits in with "Sal."
always has her work done, never leaves
tilings go until the last minute and she's
one of the best natured girls in the college.
!
for fun.
When you
hear the well known expresand "How"s your moth-
sions as, "Oh. yell."
er?" you are bound
around.
to
know
that
she
is
\ party is never dull when "Sal's" around,
because she has a good supply of natural
wit.
Her boxes from home make her (juite
jiopular with the girls.
She is always willing to share her eats, and no one is hungry while she has a box. Somehow, sports
hold a great attraction for her; she played
hockey, baseball and basketball, and we
wonder why she was so jiopular on the tennis courts.
It certainly gave us much pleasure to watch her swing a tennis racket.
secret of her success in winning sucli
large number of friends seems to be in.
her personality.
E.\pressive of her personality is her smile, which has some hidden
quality behind it that never fails to at-
The
a
tract.
(«"
J.
Cnlnnibia Hii;h Seliool
School
Shicksliiiiny Higli
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Elizabeth is very sincere in all her undertakings and when she sets out to win
a goal you may be certain that she will win
it.
From past experience we thought that
Elizabeth would be a confirmed "Old School
Mam." but from recent oh.servations we
have changed our minds. She seems to enjoy "blowing bubbles." We often wonder
what she sees in them.
To
cess
C^I
a pal and friend we wish
and happiness possible.
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9a9
all
She was always right there in every social
event, whether dance, party or play. "Sal"
wasn't a bit hard to jilease: she took circumstances as they were and never complained.
The girls missed her as a supervisor when she had to go to Berwick to do
her practice teaching.
the suc-
"Sal" has ]>articipated in the following
clubs and ofliccs:
Floor .Supervisor, Dramatic Club. V. W. C. A. and First Aid
Club.
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CAPTAIN AMI HARRISON
Shickshiiiiiy Higli
ll\iiitiiistoii
FREDERICK HARRISON
School
Mills.
Huntington Townsliip High School
Huntington Mills. Pa.
Pa.
•Cap"
"Cap"
is
This
one of the few reserved men of
the college.
He takes college life seriously.
He has heen attending suninier school, but
this year he decided to C()ni|ilete his work
and he stayed with us a whole year.
We
all
know
that
home
song
to
is
work or
"Girl of
My
]iu/.7,le
visit?
to
— does
His
he go
favorite
Dreams."
jilays
"Cap"' is an active member of the Rural
Club.
His Ford car surely sees plenty of
action, for between using it for "Teaching"
and traveling "Home" it won't be long before he'll need a new one, even though
Fords have a "long life."
make
his
year as a regular
summer
school several
be a universal favorite with the ladies
here at college, until this year when he has
Then, to
learned where Fourth Street is.
our amazement, his thoughts began linger-,
ing elsewhere.
And, yes, those appointments at Science Hall. We won't mention
her name, "Fred."
a
teacher.
"Cap" is sure to
"cruel, cold world."
first
to
wicked game of
baseball.
He is a real first baseman. Let's
hope he does not go in for professional baseball for then we would lose a mighty fine
"Cap" always
"Fred's"
"Fred" came to us from Huntington Mills
High School to take up the rural work
course.
In his time here, those who have
come to know him have found him a quiet,
unassuming young man.
During the summer sessions "Fred" seemed
"Cap" goes home every
week-end, but here's a
Is
student. He came to
successive summers.
mark
in
"Fred" is one of tlic faithful members c5
the rural grouj) and he hopes to become a
good teacher in that field. He is a very industrious lad and can always be found in
bis room studying for some of his classes.
we hope you have "Heaps of
and wish that through your personality and ambition you will always be
the friend and student vou were at B
"Fred,"
this
We
wish him only the
best of luck and happiness in all that he
dares to attempt.
luck,"
S.
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BEATRICE HARTMAN
ESTHER HARTER
SlatiiiKtoii
lliRli
Benton Vocational School
School
Itenton.
iSlatingtoii, Pa.
is
"Tiny" is a wee bit of a girl hailing from
the vicinity of Benton, a little town anxing
She has cauglit all the sunshine
the hills.
that ever shone upon it and delivered it to
us personally.
This sunshine "Tiny" delivers in her smiles and sweet |)ersonality.
Esther. As a re.sult of her fine personality
Being active
she has won many friends.
in Draniaties and .\rt we can prophesy a
successful future for Esther.
She
is
an active nieniher of the
Mu
the Y.
W.
all
C.
.\.
Cabinet and takes
|>art
in
She is a good sport and a real girl friend.
She has a knack of winning friends and
knows how to keep them.
Plii
Sigma Sorority. Dramatic Club and
cial
so-
"Tiny" is a locker room student, although she has contriliuted to some good
times in a certain Dormitory room.
functions.
Even though our Esther
taking up the
profession of teaching she expects to go to
Columbia some day and take up a farther
study of .\rt.
That is her one main ambition and we know that sohieday it will
be obtained, for she is an earnest and
conscientious worker.
There are many of
her drawings around the dormitory, and
one can tell by looking at them that she
has talent.
We
that
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"Tiiiv"
one of our anihitious and studi(iiiod-natured
ous girls from Slatington.
and always willinfr to help others, that's
Esther
is
last four summers have found "Tiny"
Eagles Mere, where she has won a large
The
in
circle
dream.
of
friends.
We
often
see
her day
Sometimes we wonder.
"Tiny" is very studious and we are sure
deserved all the good grades she received while attending school.
She has
chosen the primary work and possesses the
qualities needed.
We are sure "Tiny" will
succeed in whatever she attempts.
slie
wish you all the success and happiness
can give.
life
AH your friends of B. S. T. C. wish you
the best of luck and success in your chosen
profession and hope your little "dears" will
lo\'e \"ou as we do.
"That she is timid and .sedate,
Xo doubt you may aver;
But that proves well enough, perhaps,
How little vou know her."
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Coal Township
High
VERONICA HAYER
Larlisville
Siliool
Thelma
are not
is
"Vee"
a real student, but lier studies
"Vee" came into our midst a seemingly
(|uiet and reserved young lady bent on study
and learning only. But, lo
Just one hour
in her presence and our first impressions
were shattered. Beneath that cool, dignified
Bloomsburg.
all tliat interest lier at
Like
all great people, she has a hobhy.
peculiar hobby is collecting antiques,
umbrellas preferred.
Her
Thelma has doubts
men under
six
as to the ability of
feet,
but
remember
!
all
laughing friendly nature,
here again, Fate has
j)layed a trick in appearances.
exterior
Na-
which
poleon.
Many
times has Thelma saved us from
How? By bringing a suit-ca.se
lull of eats from home on Sunday nights.
Dance? Just take a look in the gym some
night and you are sure to find Thelma there,
—
is
partial
to
a
little
lad in
the
the
JACK.
Oh
were named
hope that Thelma will teach
?
Best of luck.
a
morning
hike.
A
staunch supporter of athletics, and a
fair athlete herself.
She is also a good student.
If just before class you should in<)uire whether or not her lesson is prepared,
JACK.
We
little
while, but
the
confidential
rej)ly
haven't even opened
does she manage to
called
i
s^^s^zs^a^
al-
—
she has class at times.
grade by the name of
that all of Thelma's pupils
chair
is
Who? Why? Well, in reference to the.
"who," you can rest assured that "Vee" is
^till under the influence of sweet dreams.
But as to the "why" tlon't embarrass
"Vee," please. Yet, let it be known that
she is one of the few who have courage
enough to venture out on the five o'clock-in-
moment.
A little secret Thelma forgets once in a
while, especially when there are eight o'clock
classes and we have known her to forget
Thelma
that
ways unoccupied during the breakfast hour?
last
first
a
lies
proves
Have you noticed that a certain
at a certain table in the dining room
starvation.
dancing until the
High School
Larksville, Pa.
Excelsior, Pa.
upon
hound
to
be,
"I
book." Then howguess so well when
to recite?
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Nescopefk High School
Nescopeck, Pa.
She
witty, she
is
She's a
is
wise
wonder for her
size.
.\Ithough she's very slight and small.
What she doesn't know, isn't nothin" at
describes
This
our
Mary
exactly.
all.
.\u-
come first in Mary's life. Slie knows
all from McCutcheon to Gates and
librarian
can
Tlie downtown
Kilpatrick.
tell yon how well Mary knows fiction and
thors
them
her grades speak for the rest.
Mary
to
goes in for athletics.
be one of the fortunates
their
numerals
and
letters
She happens
who received
in
Freshman
yea r.
.\sk the girls in nnmi 200 who can make
How well we
the best fudge and toast
remember the fudge Mary was sure to
bring back to school with her.
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Mary is very fond of dancing and is a
familiar figure, to be .seen, gliding around
the gym floor.
Mary is very versatile in
She has
getting the most out of one day.
been known to read a novel, prepare an
exceptionally good lesson on Gates, hike to
Light Street and finish the afternoon by
dancing in the gym.
don't mention
here how she spent the evening!
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LOLISE HEWITT
Nanticoke High School
Liizeine, Pa.
Xantlcoke, Pa.
"Hibby
"Lou"
"The sweetest
noise
on
earth,
a
"A
woman's
voice,
A
In this modern day, when girls are cheer
leaders, one can api)reciate Louise's sweetly
As
is
a
friend indeed."
friend, she
a
is
a
"WOW."
Whenever
anything to be done, "Hibby" is always there to do it. If she is asked to help
someone, especially one of the gang, she
there's
This conversation often
took place and is typical of Louise: "Do
you know Louise Hewitt? Oh, yes! She's
sweet."
voice.
Vice President of the Y.
friend in need
That describes our "Hibby" through and
through.
Who is "Hibby?" Why, she is
none other than one of that good old "gang."
string which has no discord."
modulated
HIBL\N
D.
Luzerne High School
does
it
gladly.
She can
is keen about sports.
always be seen in tlie front row at any of
the games, on the field or in the gym. Alongwith the rest of the crew, she can be seen
cheering away with her utmost strength.
We wonder! Wliy all this intent in ath-
"Hibby"
W.
Louise is
C.
A.; she is al.so a memher of the Alpha
Delta Sorority. In both of these organizations she has been a very active member.
Brightness is a good name for Louise.
She always has her work done and does
not believe in going to classes unprepared.
She is always ready to help all others, not
thinking about herself.
letics?????
"Hitch your wagon to a star," is Louise's
The best is none too good for her,
and we hope the best will be her lot for-
She is a proud possessor of a "B," which
makes her an active member of the "B"
She shares equal honors in the Draclub.
matic and First Aid Clubs.
"Hibby" has shown us that, as a teacher,
ever.
she will be a success.
motto.
To "Hibby" go
cla.ss
it
the sincerest wishes of the
of '29 for a successful future, whether
be in the teaching or in anything else.
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MAHEL EVELYN
Nanticoke High School
Nantlcoke. Pa.
"IVS"
".Miggv"
—
"I.iptits out !"
A
"Quiet, Please !" Yes, it's
"Pep" making her rounds.
Faithful to
everything she has to do, and maybe she
isn't one busy pirl.
Oh! no, she isn't too
busy for boy friends.
I
say boy friends
because the more the merrier.
"Pep's"
heart is hip enough for many, but hush
And then we hear, "Frosh, why don't you
demure, reserved pirl came to us from
the Electric City, September,
1927,
but
through lapse of time she became one of
our outstanding workers in our college. In
the first year we find her interested more
in athletics, such as hockey and basketball.
Later, durinp sorority rushes, we find her
busy with j)arties and teas.
Now, .Vlpha
Delta /eta Sorority claims her as one of
their cherished members. We must not omit
the many occasions which the Electric City
Club sponsored in which she took i)art.
wear your arm bands?" "We would like to
see more of them."
If "Pep" pets prey,
prematurely, it wont be the fault of the
boy friends, but the Frosh class of
"Pep"
'.30.
—
we find our ".Miggsey"
j)rominent
worker on the Governing
Board, who has gained the sincere admiration of us all.
She was an active member
in the Dramatic Club and the Y. W. C. A.
Her untiring devotion and sweet gentle influence have merited her not only a place
in our hearts but also a class officer, that
of Vice President.
out for everything sports, social functions and studies.
Not only is she
out for her own enjoyment but also how
much Joy she can pive others. If vou ever
need a helpinp hand, you can ask "Pep,"
and you will always find her willlnp to help.
I
is
Her many activities are: Secretary
man Class, Nanticoke Club, Y. \V.
Alpha Delta Zeta, Gov.
of
W.
S.
HIGHFIEI.l)
Central High School
Scranlon. I'a.
In her second year
a
FreshC.
A.,
Board Secretary
G. A.
"Mippsey," dear,
may
the
world without
you as generously, and the friends
you make love you as loyally, as we, your
treat
classmates, have done.
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FANNIE
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Millville \'
Hazle Township High School
Mlllville. Pa.
Milnesville, Pa.
"Fan"
"Fannv-bell"
Here's a girl wliom
glad to have as a member because she is
She is also one of the most
so ambitious.
sociable and talkative girls that enters the
locker-room.
The place seems to brighten
up immediately upon her entrance.
you saw a girl who was happy and gay.
.\nd always seemed ready to smile.
Who knew just how and just what to say
When work didn't seem worthwhile.
You've met no other than this very one,
Our own friendly, lovable "Fan."
Fannie is going to teach the intermediate
Now, look at her picchildren at school.
ture.
Doesn't she look like a school marm?
At any rate, tliat is her one ambition; and
so, of course, she will succeed, for whatever
she tries, she always comes out successful.
Fannie is a firm believer in the idea that
all play and no work is not good for the
system; consequently she often burns tlie
Here is a jolly good classmate who is
always ready with some remedy to chase
the blues away.
There is no use trying to
nurse sorrow when Fannie is around for
she will scatter the blues and have you
smiling before you know it. Fannie is noted
for her kind disposition and she is always
ready to give a cheerful word or help in
any way possible. Her good nature and
jolly, carefree disposition have won for her
the
midnight
locker
room
If
is
oil.
We know
that
she
will
make
housekeeper
a
good
a host of friends.
(because of her practical experience), for someone, some day although
we never see her strolling about with the
opposite sex a girl like Fannie couldn't
help but be attracted by some of the college
boys of B. S. T. C.
-Vlthough
—
—
We,
cess
and
'29,
wish you
for Fan-
in
prominence of a sailor boy's picture on her
dresser, together with the fact of her receiving frequent letters from leave us a
little doubtful.
—
the suchappiness that this old world of
the class of
we can predict success
the teaching profession, we hesitate
to say that this will be her life's work. The
nie
all
ours can give.
"A
smiling countenance, a kind heart
to happiness."
Both blaze the way
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MYRTLE HOEGG
Heatherly High School
Weatherly. Pa.
•Hoeggle"
Weatherly Higli School
Meatherly, Pa.
".Myrf
"Hoegpie." with her keen sense of humor
adds much sjiice to the old gang which
occupies the annex of tlie third floor of our
dorm.
Many
"Myrt" may seem quiet and bashful
tho.se who do
who know her
folks think her to be a quiet
"Myrt" is always ready to put her work
aside and have a good time.
One of her
favorite pastimes is eating; she enjoys this
as much as the rest of tl)e gang.
'
"Myrt," with the aid of a co-worker or
two, often stages a comedy which is amusing to all on-lookers, as well as to herself.
cause for her visiting the mail bo.x so often during the course of the day.
In spite
of all the gang's constant teasing, "Hoeggie" still clings to them with a pleasant
and happy attitude and
is
pleasant evenings.
Born's daily visitors.
"Hoeggie" never fails to remind the gang
of her last summer's vacation, which slie
recalls by singing her favorite song, entitled. "Then Came the Dawn."
We all
wonder why this song has such a strong
effect upon her mind, and ff this is the
not
she
young miss is around. She loves to tell
stories and Room 328 is the scene of many
lass.
i.s
^
know
her. but to those
quite the opposite. She
is one of the gang who lives in the annex:
this gang never gets lonesome when this
and
But "Hoeggie" is always ready
for a good time, and especially when there
is something to eat around.
She
one of
shy
5
to
"Myrt" is an active member of the Mu
Phi Sigma Sorority, the Girls" Chorus, tlie
Mixed Chorus and the College Orchestra.
Our wish for her is success and happiness in any undertaking she may choose to
follow.
disposition.
She is an active member of the Mu Phi
Sigma. Sorority, the Children's Literature
Club, the Girls' Chorus and the Mixed
Chorus.
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B.
MARIE LOUISE HOWETH
HOOPER
Forest Park High School
Baltimore, Md.
High School
Plymouth. Pa.
Plynioiitli
Louise
Lillian
Blue eyes.
Light hair;
dark-haired maiden,
who has chosen as her profession the teachWe can all undering of small children.
stand why she chose the primary grades
when we see her entertain them.
Lillian
is
a
tall, fair,
Never a worry,
Never a care tliafs Louise.
—
Louise came to us all the way from
Baltimore.
She was very timid and shy
when she first came into our midst, but it
wasn't long before .she showed us that she
didn't mean to be that way all tlie time.
She enjoys spending her time in study
Lilto class unprepared.
and never goes
lian will not allow pleasure to interfere
Did you say
with her work at any time.
We are considering pre.she is speaking?
senting her with a loud speaker so that her
class will be able to hear her more easily.
Loui.se has an unusual gift of being very
She is truly still and quiet and we cannot imagine her in an argument. She rarely speaks of any of the opposite sex, but
"actions speak louder than words," for just
mention a certain name and those telling
talks
she
mind how
brings hi
"Louise" had a varied interest while at
She divided her time between basketball, baseball, hockev, Y. W. C. A. and
Glee Club.
school.
faith-
AVhen this fair lass came to us she told
us that she was going to become a teacher.
Later she professed a desire for library
work.
She loves books, so we shouldn't
blame her for liking this kind of work.
good worker. She enmeetings and made many
Louise is also a lover of music and shows
remarkable talent in playing the piano.
Lillian can always be found spending her
leisure time sleeping, dancing, or attending
These things she enjoys most.
The Alpha Delta found
ful
Of
much
those long, drawn-out "you alls."
blushes rise to her face.
the movies.
course, we don't
as long as she
talkative.
member and
Lillian a
a
joyed
their
friends
among them.
We
have not learned exactly what she expects to do after she leaves school.
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CATHERINE JACKSON
HUGHES
Berwick High School
M. Couslilin High School
J.
Wilkes-Barre. Pa.
•EI"
Berwick. Pa.
"Gee, what else shall I say?" Whenever
you hear that you'll know "El" is writing
"Jack" is one of the smallest, yet one of
the most energetic members of our class.
Her qjiiet dignity and admirable disposition have won many friends for her.
In
g
letters she can't finish.
of music or maybe a
or maybe???
And
"IT."
".lack"
Mayhe
it's
a strain
pound of chocolates
her classes, Catherine has dis]ilayed the intelligence and alertness which are char-
as for making friends, "El" has
She knows the how's, why's, when's
Xo
and Where's.
"EI'" does not
stranger
know
is
really here
acteristic of a
her.
Candy?
Just bring some good chocolates
around.
We shall Judge five minutes the
maximum time to have these as relish for
the palate.
Why? Gone, of course; "El"
has 'em. She goes to Candyland too cause
you can dance, if someone puts a nickel
coming week-ends and
—
fnto the
I
new
over past
Besides being very enthusiastic about her
interested in music and art
For a girl of her purpose, her ingenuity and her capabilities, the
class of '29 can be proud of and extend to
her its sincerest wishes for her success in
her teaching.
However, Catherine, we are
not limiting our good wishes for your teaching days alone, but are giving them forever and ever.
teaching, she
and
She's always
neatly
dressed and, of
course, her work is done neatly, too.
think she does more work for Miss JefEnglish Club" than for the
fries' "Good
rest of the teachers.
We
"Kathryn,"
"Peg." ".\lice," "Loretta,"
.\lways calling and wanting
everyone to laugh with her. She's always
smiling.
No smiling zero here.
"Anna Mary."
T^^l
fe
reflection
ones.
victrola.
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good student.
Really, Catherine has only two faults, and
they aren't actually worthy of the appellation.
One is a tendency to an extreme conscientioxisness and the other a jironeness to
spend too much time in anticiiiation of
if
is
— Sl'NBURY.
\
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".Jaffln"
She
But
strong but not of sword."
This lad is a
Small, wiry and vigorous.
typical American boy. Swimming, wrestling
and running he excells in all.
With his
fondness for outdoor life, "Nick" has developed a love for the higher and finer
things of life.
His
ability
on
the
football
somewhat handicapped, due
weight.
Xevertheles.
he
Scliool
team
to his size
gained
not big, she
is
is
not
she's loving, wise,
tall.
and kind
to
all.
She's never downhearted, she's never blue;
She's got a disposition
Which will hold her classmates true.
Slie's
plucky and she's lucky;
She's always full of fun.
Always smiling, seldom sad.
She's the best little pal that we've ever had.
She's liked by everyone, wherever she goes.
was
and
recogni-
girl like
.\
by his consistent work. For two years
he played varsity back.
In track, "Nick"
excelled, and in various meets he easily won
the quarter-mile.
His ability gained for
him the Captaincy.
tion
Will
To
"Jay"
make her way
the ladder of success.
When
".lay" was in Berwick doing her
student teaching, something
(somebody)
was missing; and only the lack of a tin
orchestra and a brass band kept us from
going and welcoming back to us "May" with
The play, "So Tliis Is I>ondon," was a
great success, but there was a reason. "Xick"
was stage manager and he spent all his
efforts into the making of a clever stage
set, with the result that the Dramatic Club
eagerly accepted him as one of their mem-
a royal celebration.
"Jay" was very fond of
ing
participated
in
all sports, havbasketball, baseball,
and tennis, and attended many
games played by the college teams.
Dear "Jay," the class of '29 wishes that
the Star of success will shine upon you.
hockey
bers.
"Nick" has been spending his spare time
Scout work and Y. M. C. A. work,
and as for the fair sex they are of minor
importance to him.
in local
in
JAMES
Hanamie, Pa.
•Mamsey"
Berwick. Pa.
"A warrior
E.
Newpdrt Township High
Heruick Hish School
Here's wishing you success and happiness
all that vou undertake.
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IRENE JOHNS
Sugar Notch Hisli School
Sugar Notch, Pa.
"Baby"
Central High School
Seranton. Pa.
Irene
J
—
"Louise" Graceful, no less than
contained the play spirit."
Some call her Irene, others "Johnny."
but whatever we call her, she is one of the
dearest girls we know.
Her friendly disposition and willingness to help others are
diaracteristics for which we all admire and
grace
itself,
Louise does contain the play spirit to a
Every aspect of life is a
extent.
game to her and she plays like the true
great
sport she
love her.
is.
We
think a great deal of her, but we
someone else thinks more. AVe
wonder why most of her leisure time is
sjient in writing letters and why .she is
anxious to get to the mail box on time.
Naturally brilliant, teaching comes to
Louise as an easy matter, yet with all of
her physical charms and easy swinging
walk, one wonders if this is her right chosen
profession.
She is doubtful herself, but
is quiet as to her real ambitions.
are
She"s full of "pep."
her strum a uke.
A
favorite among many is Louise, and
she has an outstanding personality in ath-
.\s for sports,
Her winsome
gracefulness shows to
its best advantage on hockey, basketball and
baseball fields.
letics.
Louise
is
a
go-getter and
that life will offer her Just
s
She
You
should hear
Irene takes part in
all.
one of the shining lights of the
class.
Oh! those A's! She's sure to have
five.
From the way she tutored second floor
we think that, as a music teacher, she would
be a success.
we are sure
what she most
desires.
"Brown eyes and
all
sure
is
"Life holds no charm like loyal friends,
-And manv are vours until life ends."
petite,
Mischiev(ms smile and dancing feet.
If, on rainy days, you feel blue,
Have "Babe" to doctor you."
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DORIS ATGrSTA JOHNSON
—
—
"Teashion"
Sleep, sleep, sleep.
How I love to sleep.
Oh, yes, it may he ten or
—
Why
it
—
She
is
Those who know her will tell you that
she will argue for the sake of arguing any
day in the week, and will not stop talking
until the opposite side is so out of breath
Did I
that they cannot talk any longer.
hear some one say that mail is in? I wonder how many letters I shall receive to.\nna never fails to get at least
day?
one and more often it is five or six. She
enjoys spending her time wishing she were
home, or elsewhere and marking off each
dav fin the calendar.
When she taught
missed her very much.
always willing to help when one
and has been a loving friend
in trouble
and
We
classmate.
wi.sh her success
the highest type in her future years.
One of her great failings is talkwhen there is someone around she
simply cannot study.
for the first nine weeks.
is
late?
with
is.
ceases.
ing, and
as well as eat.
all
eiglit.
am
night when you are hard at work
and hear someone coming down the hall
laughing and talking, you had better lock
your door, for when Anna arrives work
Don't be mistaken "Deacon" can live up
She teaches a Sunday
her nickname.
School class in Berwick and was quite a
modest little teacher in the Kindergarten
Berwick we
if I
Some
to
in
care
She is
full of life and pep when awake.
as happy-go-lucky as the day is long and
nothing worries her no matter how serious
Basketcan liandle the boy friend better.
ball and swimming are her favorite sports.
swim
I
is
—
likes to
should
her brown hair and brown
eyes, wears that smile which we will never
forget. Even though she does love to sleep
and at every opportunity is doing so, she
.\nna,
"Deacon" like sports of all kinds says
she wants to develop strong muscles so she
She
JONES
Hisli School
Plvnioutli. Fa.
Whiz! Bang! What's let loose! Papers
ink
hooks slamming
everywhere
sphittering hut calm down, "Deacon" is
The girls
just hunting for a lesson plan.
in the locker-room are quite use to "Deacon's" sudden outbursts.
"Deacon" is very small but it is a good
thing, for she loves to be everywhere at
the same time, especially where there are
"eats."
It seems a gift of nature for some
people to be forever eating and never grow.
flving
E.
Plymouth
Berwick Hisli Scluiol
Berwick. I'ii.
•neacmi"
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FLORENCE GERTRUDE JONES
Duryea High School
DuBols High School
Duryea, Pa.
UuBois, Pa.
"Flossy"
".Jonsie"
"Who
does not know Doris?
Always smiling, always glad.
Never hurrying, never sad."
Doris is usually found with a crowd. For
some unexplainable reason she is never seen
alone.
Her pleasing personality aids her
make and keep many friends.
"Some music, Doris we should like
—
to
to
dance." Doris is a very good pianist and
never tires of playing for her friends. One
never has to coax her.
very studious, hut we sometimes
she would not rather sleep than
eat.
Doris prefers sleeping to eating, especially at breakfast time.
Doris
is
wonder
if
Another of her pastimes is dancing. She
loves to dance and, of course, we all love to
I
dance with her. Wilkes-Barre seems
an added attraction in dancing for
to hold
her.
In basketball, one always dreads to be
her opponent.
It is hard to make a play
when being guarded by "Jonsie."
Doris
Cabinet.
but
we
is
a member of the Y. W.
Her duty is to play the
find
whenever she
her
is
always
needed.
willing
to
C. A.
piano,
assist
"Flossy" is one of tho.se girls whose
friendship we all wish to hold. Her loving
disposition and kindheartedness are Just a
part of her charming personality. "Flossy"
is an all-round good sport and pal.
When
you meet her you always want to know
her better. Look at her and you know she
is full of life and fun.
When school opened this fall, "Flossy"
was not seen around the campus. Why?
She was in Berwick guiding the young Berwickians. The only weakness that "Flossy"
had in Berwick was "chocolate cake."
Florence
is
very fond of music, but
makes her sentimental.
"Flos.sy"
is
a real
it
We
wonder why???
student and distributes
her time properly in applying herself to
her tasks. Her attitude toward her work,
and her natural interest in the profession,
make her an ideal teacher.
She is Secretary of the Alpha Delta Zeta
Sorority and the'v. W. C. A. Cabinet. The
Dramatic Club also claims her as a member.
We expect "Flossy" to go "smiling
through," and in so doing she can be nothing but successful.
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WILLIAM JONES
JONES
P.
Couglilin High School
Wilkes-Barre. Pa.
is
a girl
Scranton, Pa.
"Shorty"
Muriel
Here
Scranton High School
"Bill-
who everyone knows,
get an idea of the energy, talent and
versatality of tliis chap, one must be thoroughly acquainted with him. "Bill" has a
certain amount of reserve mi.xed with a
To
And always
is welcomed wherever she goes.
Besides a true jial, slie is also a sport.
And we wish her niudi luck as she sails
from
this ])ort.
of humor which attracts him to all
who know him. A staunch and loyal suplove
Muriel has not changed since she came to
Bloomsburg. As we met her two years ago,
porter of the Senior class, thus they elected him their Treasurer.
we still find her, a true and willing friend,
always rushing from one place to another
With her sunny disdoing a good turn.
position and ready jokes she has made many
friends who will never forget the old days
at "Bloom."
Besides being a prompt and enthusiastic
rooter for all athletics, Muriel takes an active part in playing hockey, basketball and
volleyball.
It
is
here
that
we
find
"Bill's" interests are in his studies; he
has no great desire for gridiron fame. His
one desire is to be a real "Professor." Who
knows but that some day he will be a
prominent figure in education.
"Bill" showed his talents as an actor
when a candidate for the Freshmen play.
He was elected as one of the characters
and capably fitted his role.
her
but
height somewhat of a disadvantage,
doesn't hold her back when she gets
it
possession of the ball and dodges around
her lanky opponents.
In her first year, Muriel took an active
interest in the Y. W. V. A., which developed
into her appointment to the "Y" Cabinet.
Here her loyal supi)ort and backing has
been gratefully appreciated.
Since Muriel
possesses a beautiful alto voice she was welcomed into the Girls" Glee Club and the "Y"
Quartet as a member during her two years
When women
are mentioned,
"Bill"
be-
comes a man of mystery. Now whether he
has "One and only one," we do not know.
We
hope that as you go out into this
happiness
great world of ours that luck,
and success come your way.
at "Bloom."
Is it any wonder that Muriel has gained
weight?
Of course it is not due to the
meals in the dining room, but to the feeds
at 9:3(1 and to the numerous boxes that
have entered her room.
Since our little Welsh girl has chosen
the Intermediate children to guide and influence, our hopes are for her success.
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JULIA
KELECHAW
Blakely High School
Nanticoke High School
Peokville.
Naiiticoke, Pa.
5
Pa.
Sophie is one of the most versatile members of our class, taking part in all of the
school work and enjoying all of it.
In the
fields of athletics she has achie\ed success
in playing basketball and baseball.
Oh, Jule's, of
course, it's written with purple ink.
Carter's ink gives her a touch of individuality.
Sophie is our idea of perpetual motion,
always making up some energy in ways
distinctly her own. What an asset to Sophie
veloped
Whose notebook
is
this?
Last year she was a blithe, frivolous,
happy young person. This year she has deinto
a
serious, exact, thorough
.\lthough we laughingly
teacher.
chide her for her attention to details, yet
we know that it is hut an indication that
whatever life may hold for her will be done
faithfully and well.
school
are her eyes, they certainly help to make the
pleasing personality that she possesses.
Sophie has chosen the Primary field, and
we know that she will be a success when
out in the world.
Sometimes she appears
to be very quiet
that is, the time she is
thinking of what she is to teach the next
day, after this mood passes she becomes one
of the .jolly girls and tries bard to make
every one about her happy.
We
never forget the many evenings
with her while she sang for us
the old ballads, snatches from operas, folk
songs, and popular compositions.
Her rep-
we
—
shall
s))ent
ertoire
is
"Jule's"
unlimited.
interest
lies
not
only
in
books
and music but also in athletics and social
activities.
She plays a splendid game of
As you step from our midst we wish you
success and happiness in your future work.
basketball, throws a baseball with sure aim,
hikes like one of Gene Stratton Porter's
heroines, and even roller skates to Danville upon occasions.
During her first year she was a member
Mixed Chorus and the CJirls' Chorus.
During the second year she was on the
Governing Board.
of the
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Weatlierlj
W.
KETCHAM
Hisli
MARGUERETTE
B. KIETHLINE
.Shiekshinny High School
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
school
IVe-atherly. Pa.
"Peggy"
"Ketoliam"
"A
A
Two
"Peggy" entered B. S.
She, like the rest of us, was "green,"
but it didn't take her long to become acquainted with the college and she soon acquired a host of friends by her pleasing
personality and ever-helping manner.
little miss, not very tall.
quiet miss, and a friend to all."
"Good things come in small packages"
we learned when "Ketcham" entered
She has won many friends
B. S. T. C.
among both sexes, even while living up to
"Peggy" is a graduate of the Shickshinny
Higli School, but she now resides in Wilkesare certain that Shickshinny
Barre.
misses her and that Wilkes-Barre is pleased
to have her.
the old saying, "Gentlemen prefer Blondes."
She took a course in Library Methods last
year, but she prefers the advanced course
that she is taking now. Well, I guess, you
the
We
Those who have become acquainted with
"Peggy" during the last two years value
She can be heard walking through
halls
and singing her favorite song,
her friendship dearly.
"My Buddy."
She
"Ketcham" is always smiling and is ready
to help any one.
In all her studies she has
displayed vim and persistence, which are
two qualities necessary for the successful
is
very active socially.
what
very active member of the Phi
Sorority and we really wonder
a
become of that society when she
will
graduates.
"Peggy" doesn't seem to be interested in
the boys, but we have a slight suspicion
that there are a few who are interested in
Very
her.
few dances passed without her attendance.
She is an active member of the First Aid
Club and the Secretary of the Phi Gamma
Tau
is
Gamma Tau
teacher.
"Ketcham"
ago
T. C.
this
know!
years
"Peggy"
is
one who
is
until her
work
a real pal,
a
true
friend
always ready to lend a helping
hand to any worthy cause.
"Peggy" is one of the industrious students of our college who puts work before
play.
She likes fun and lots of it, but not
Sorority.
is
finished.
Farewell, "Peggy."' We feel assured that
you will be successful in your future endeavors.
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ELIZABETH KILLIAN
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KIVLER
Nanticoke, Pa.
"Kivler"
Elizabeth? What is she?
our swains commend her.
Holy, fair and wise is she;
The heavens such grace did lend her.
That she admired might be."
That
B.
Nanticoke High .School
Naiiticoke H\^\\ School
Naiiticoke. Pa.
is
The
of Nanticoke calls tliis smiling
own. She is not a bit shy of the
men and always has a good healthy smile
all
girl
city
its
for a friend.
She makes a visit up the river occasionand the purpose of this visit is not always to bring back eats.
This young lady is always ready for fun.
is likewise ready for work.
Her motto
i.s,
"Plenty of work and play, enough of
each to make the other appreciated." She
has many friends in spite of the fact that
she is quiet. We all like her. She is pleasant and kind to everyone.
Elizabeth is
never satisfied until she has done her best
in her studies.
We are quite sure that, as
a teacher, Elizabeth will he a huge success.
ally,
She
Can "Kivler" act? You should have seen
the Junior play.
"Kivler" is one of those
happy-go-lucky
girls
who
is
always
in
a good time.
But in spite of all her
times, she ranks high scholastically.
She also took part
activities
of
this
in the
school.
for
good
extra-curricular
Some
of
the at-
tainments which she reached during her two
years here may be listed as:
Dramatic
Club, Dramatic Fraternity, Secretary of
Our
best wishes go with you towards the
top of the ladder you have chosen to climb.
Dining Room Club, ^'ice I'resident of the
Nanticoke Club, Secretary of the Y. W. C.
A. Cabinet, member of .\lpha Delta Sorority, Vice President of Freshman Class of "29.
Here's wishing you success, "Kivler,"
your chosen profession.
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MARGARET KLEBACK
LENORE W. KOCHER
Taylor High School
Plvmoutli High School
Plymouth. Pa.
Taylor, Pa.
"Peg"
\
liig
wavy hair, welcome smile
She is one of those studious
that hailed from Taylor High School
brown
— that's
jiirls
eyes,
"Peg."
two years ago.
"Peg"' has chosen the Intermediate Group
are all sure that she
as her vocation.
which slie has
is capable of the work in
She has done her practice
undertaken.
teaching in Berwick and has been very
We
successful in this
line.
as she is often called, is a
quiet girl who believes in the motto: "Work
before pleasure." She likes her good times,
but when it comes to work she is there on
Did you ever see her go to class
time.
Well,
I
guess
not.
That's
You will always
the type of a girl she is.
find her willing to do all that is possible
for the good of the others.
Best of luck
times, Margaret.
the
Lenore is very studious and appears to
be very quiet. We soon changed our minds
about her being quiet after we once knew
Her blue eyes take life, church, state,
her.
school and affairs of the heart most seriReally, on these subjects, she would
ously.
argue and discuss until well ask Jimmie.
—
and wishes
to
you
at
all
"She has a will, she has a way,
AVe know success will come to 'Peg'."
—
Well we
does she like to do?
should say dance, dance some more and
dance again. That seems to be her hobby
and we must say she rides it well.
What
Margaret,
unprepared?
song ye sing and the smile ye
wear.
That's a-making the sunshine everywhere."
"It's
She has chosen teaching in the Primary
grades for her life work. Because of her
personality, she has many friends and the
children are very fond of her. It is doubtful whether Lenore will follow the teachWe wish
ing profession for very long.
her the best of luck in whatever she decides to do.
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MARTHA ANNA LAIRD
Bloomsburs High School
Picture Rocks High .Seliool
Picture Rocks. Pa.
".Marts"
Bloonisbiirg, Pa.
"Sally"
.Martha has been with us four years, and
you don't know her 1
She
should advise you to get acquainted.
is a jolly, good-natured, black-haired lassie.
Here she
is!
If
who know her. Sarah is so
fond of candy that her father decided to
keep a store in order to supply her with
Now the whole "dorm"
all that she needs.
If you
Sarah is studious.
profits by it.
would like to know how to study just come
around and .she will teach you whenever
But don't you
she has the spare time.
worry, Sarah doesn't study all of the time,
because she is too fond of dancing and devotes some of her time to it.
we consider ourselves very
student,
energy.
l)eloved by all
Her motto
never
i.s.
"Be
sincere;
she
As
has
a
ability
friend, she
lucky.
.\s
a
and
is
untiring
sincere and
Regardless of what you want
done a committee meeting, help with a
difficult lesson, or anything else
just ask
Martha and she'll do it.
She is also very active in extra-curricular affairs, and has helped with many of
the worth-while
things that have taken
place during her four years here.
We find
her (at one time or another) in the .Science
Club, Y. \V. C. .\.. Phi Lambda. Clothing
Club, Debating Club. Campfire Girls. Student Council, and a member of the Maroon
and Gold Staff. If Martha is behind an
idea we know it will go through.
She has
specialized in English, Latin and Social
Studies.
However, her interests are not
confined to academic subjects, for she possesses one of those much coveted athletic
letters earned in her second year at college.
We know from Martha's abilities, leadership, qualities and ambitions that her fusympathetic.
—
—
,
work hard;
fail."
".\ smiling lady,
AVho never frets or frowns,
AVho meets with song and laughter
All of life's ups and downs.
ture is a bright one.
.\nd we are sure in
[iromising tiiat in the future our college
will view her work with pride, remembering that she received her training and is
an .\lumni of B. S. T. C.
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MARY ALICE LAIRD
ELEANOR LAPINSKI
Picture Rocks High School
Picture Rocivs, Pa.
Hazle Township High School
Hazleton, Pa.
"Small of stature.
Great of mind;
Always
Down from
the forsaken town of West
Hazleton,
About two hours ride from Bloomsburg,
As is counted by the students here.
Came a shy miss of eighteen years.
To further her knowledge at Bloomsburg
pleasant.
Gentle and kind."
Mary
is
one of the members of the Junior
High School course
who returned to us
of
this
the
class
of
"28,"
College.
year for her B.S.
A
friend in need is Eleanor indeed. When
in trouble, she is a bubble of sympathy.
Your troubles of woe and sorrow are listened
to by this wonderful friend, Eleanor.
degree.
She is one of the best members
of her class, as she has been on the Honor
Roll ever since she entered B. S. T. C.
Mary is also an active member of several
extra curricular activities. She is President
of the Phi Lambda Nature Fraternity, as
well as the Nature Study Club. She is one
of the Literarv Editors of the Maroon and
Gold.
She
is
coming down the
But she
hall,
not so very tall.
She has a pleasant grin,
But she is not so very slim.
Light brown hair witli a curly twist.
Medium blue eyes that you can't resist.
She has majored in Science, Latin, and
Social Studies.
know Mary will be a
success as a teacher because she is successful in everything she undertakes.
She is a
true friend to everyone.
Nothing is ever
too much for Mary to do for her friends.
She will help you to the limit. She is a
wonderful girl and a true good sport, so
here's luck and success to our friend.
We
is
She certainly enjoyed being a member of
the
Y.
following activities:
W.
C.
A.,
Camp
Fire Girls, Current
Events Club.
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MIRIAM LAWSON
Berwick HiRli Scliool
Bloonishurg Hisli School
Blooinshurs. Pit.
"Mini"
Berwirk. Pa.
••I.ih"
Miriam is one of the fortunate winners of
the B.S. degree this spring.
Ask about it
and she will tell you of the tnmbles it takes
to get one. She is loved by her friends and
respected by her acquaintances for just that
same perseverance against odds. Her work
has not kejit her from enjoying many of the
social occasions of the school.
She was a
faithful and consistent booster of the Team.
She is one of the most active members of
know "Lib," as she is
generally seen in the library, workinfr very
wouldn't like to mention what she
hard.
I
does most of the time, but I think you will
agree with me that she is quite studious at
You probably
all
times.
Her
AVe
all
chief ambition is to be a star dancer.
hope she will be successful.
"I,ib" graduated from Berwick High with
the class of '27 and the following year she
entered B. S. T. C. She is taking the Rural
Course, in which she seems very much enthused.
During her Freshman Year, "Lib" was
the
One
a
And
member
of the Camjifire Girls' Club. Sports
also attracted her.
She took up hockey,
volleyball, baseball and hiking.
One
all
Upon whom beams the shining sun;
a quiet humor dear
Whose gentle satire you needn't fear;
wish you the best of success and
"When
.'\fter
When
She has
a bit of sunshine hits ye,
passing of a cloud.
a bit of laughter gits ye,
She laughs and works and plays and gives.
But
best of all, she truly lives
Life of true and honest de?d.s
Of lovelv character I lie seeds.'"
An' yer spine is feelin" proud.
Don't forget to up and fling it
At
A
a soul that's feelin' blue.
For the minit that ye sling
It's a boomerang to you."
girl with face so sweet.
of the kind you like to meet
when you do, you want to be
of her closest friends. You see
She is a Comrade truly rare
Who.se deeds and thoughts are always fair;
She is a friend to everyone
This year she is a member of the Rural
Life Club and the Locker Room Gang.
We
Geographic Society.
"A wholesome
it,
f.
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HELEN LESHER
ELSIE M. LEBO
J. \\.
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Middletown High School
Cooper High School
ishenandoah. Pa.
Middletown. Pa.
looking at her, you can find out just
what kind of a girl she is. Elsie has won
tlie friendship of many since she has come
water runs deep."
Yes, that's
Helen. She may seem quiet, "but when you
get to know her you find a jolly girl, who
is always ready for fun.
Helen came to us as a Senior from Ball
By
"Still
Bloomsburg. To know this lass means
She is a very conscientious
love her.
student and always does her work when
She never worries about anyshe has to.
Better days
thing except one person.
(?)
are coming and someone's waiting for them,
to
to
We
State Teachers' College in Indiana.
have enjoyed your presence with us, Helen.
We hope that you will always remember us
when you are out in the field of teaching.
We often hear her say,
Is .she studious?
"Oh, I have so much to do." We know the
Wliatever she does she does
reason wliy.
Helen is meeting with success in her
well.
Elsie.
Elsie is going to teach the Primary children at school. Xow, look at her picture.
Can you imagine her a school teacher? At
any rate that is one ambition and so, of
course she will succeed, for whatever she
student teaching and we feel certain that
THithing but success will come her way.
;
tries she
always comes out successful.
Best wishes to you, Helen.
a good all-around sport, always
attending games and letting people know
she's there, by giving an individual cheer
now and tlien. Elsie is jiarticularly fond
of tennis and dancing.
Elsie
is
Here's a friend that's quiet too,
A girl wlio's fair, a girl who's true.
A
happy smile so full of
One who's loved bv everv
fun.
one.
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CHARLOTTE VIRGINIA LORD
Pottsgrove Hisli School
Pottsgrove. Pa.
Wilkes-Barre. Pa.
Nanticoke Hisli School
"Lordy"
ami
Outstandiiifr witli her cool prey eyes
auburn hair is our Fannie. Fannie has a
I>
dignified demeanor tliat makes one
but what
realize that she doesn't say much,
Those who know her,
she says she means.
know her remarks to be terse and to the
D
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([uiet
That's Charlotte!!
Because of her ability she was chosen
by the Y. W. C. A. as one of their most acLast year she was selected
tive members.
to journey to Eaples Mere as one of their
This year she has been a
re|iresentatives.
devotional leader and served on the "Y"
Cabinet.
Fannie is Recording Secretary of the
Alpha Delta Sorority and has also i)rovcn
to be one of their active members.
I
of
In addition to this, Fannie is very fond
She has participated in basathletics.
ketball
cess
in
tivities.
so
it
has
record.
made Fannie a
her school work and in
We are sure that as
will
always
times.
Charlotte
sucother ac-
life
trails
poinp on,
making her decisions quickly and never
faltering at the crossroads.
Here's wishing
you success and happiness in all of your
undertakings.
on
many
living up to her last year's
are proud to say "she is beautiful," but not dumb, for Charlotte is a twoAlways generous and glad
point student.
to help a fellow-student over difficulties,
which seem so easy after she has explained
We all know that, as a teacher,
them.
Charlotte touches shoulders with the ideal.
and hockey.
Determination
efined
ignified
ou'll love her
That
Charlotte roomed alone last year.
does not signify that she was alone. Never!
The room was small, but every last admirer
managed to fit in somehow. -\t times one
wished wall-hooks were available.
Charlotte was not here long before variI'lie
Draous organizations claimed her.
matic Club gained a clever new member.
As .Milton, Charlotte took ]iart in the Current Literature Club jirogram in el.
She is a member and President of the Tau
Charlotte ])lays the
Phi Epsilon Sorority.
))iano exceptionally well, as she has proven
])oint.
I
ovahle
utstanding
find
Fannie
She
is
is
We
brilliant, tactful
and
lovable.
for Charlotte's power over the opcome hither
nose,
posite
sex tiivtilled
iirown eye.s, and a humorous smile. Doesn't
that suggest .something? Yes, she has "it."
As
—
That's our Charlotte!
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DOROTHY ALVERNA LORD
VALENTINA LUBINSKI
Mt. Cariiiel Hisli School
Mt. Carmel. Pa.
"Dot" "Lordie"
Nanticoke High School
Nantieoke. Pa.
•Val" "Vt"
The keynote to "Dottie"s" personality is
one word modern. The late.st .song.s, newest dances and httest whims of Dame Fashion are hers.
She has blue eyes, blonde hair.
There's never a worry, never a care;
A girl who's a pal to everyone.
—
There's never a task, she leaves undone,
She is willing to hel]i most anyone.
Honesty is her policy in work and play.
And she will be sure to pave her way.
If you can picture to yourself a jolly,
rollicking, carefree girl, with a companionable disposition, you have "Dot." Wasn't
it she who entertained the whole class and
was
in the
"Vi" has won favor among the girls because of her pleasing ])ersonality and kindness.
She is very studious and never goes
to class with her lessons unprepared.
center of laughter?
She loves excitement and took part in
many activities of school life. "Dot" was an
active memher of the Glee and Baton Clubs
and was also one of the members of the basketball team who heljied
win so many
games.
"Dot" could be serious too. No doubt it
w-as this quality that helped her become one
of the best teachers this year.
While in
Berwick, "Dot" was President of the Student Government and had the position of
"Vi" also likes a good time now and then.
After her lessons are completed she makes'
good use of the recreation period. If she
has any eats we are always invited and we
all get an equal share.
"Vi" has chosen the two-year course in
Primary work as preparation for her teach-
We know she will be successbecause of the interest she has always
shown.
ing career.
saying "lights out."
ful
We
were always sure of one thing, that
"Dot" was taken from our midst, her
absence would leave a vivid impression that
"Vi" took an active |)art in the V. W.
Xanticoke Club and First .\id Club.
She sure has chosen wisely because they
have proven beneficial to her. As for the
First Aid Club we're sure it taught her to
fi.\
up all the bumps and bruises of her
if
could never be
C. A.,
filled.
May
happiness be yours always, "Dot,"
and success be ever with vou.
little
ac^^lJEgg^z^
1i
school friends.
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HELEN
High School
Meshoppen, Pa.
Me^hoppeii
o
Helen
ft.
one of those sweet, loving, and
helpful girls, beloved and admired by a
large circle of friends.
She has taken an
2.
— Blonde.
Eyes?— -lirinvn and
Pretty? — Unini, look
Hair?
Oh. dear!
me?
iniiuisitive.
Did anyone bring
a
letter
Doris
from Meshoppen.
up
Last year
of the school activities.
r
classmates.
she came to B. S. T. C. a quiet, unassuming lass.
met her. loved her. and accejited her as a friend worth knowing. After knowing her we found that wit. pep and
humor were strong characteristics in her
general make-up.
Where there are eats.
Doris may he found, and how that girl can
make fudge. All residents of .losephinc
Dormitory recognize her as chajiipion fudge
We
-Annmg those hobbies of iicrs. she t n joys
eating best of all. This, however, is nothing
new. for who doesn't like to eat in the
dormitory?
Helen is a member of the
Baton Club and the Girls" Chorus. From
what we have seen and heard we know that
Helen is very much interested in music.
She has a ukulele and she certainly does
keep it going.
maker.
is
an active member in the First
Club and excels in hockey and basketl)all.
She is studious and believes that
work comes before play, which accounts
for the fact that she was so often found
writing brilliant e.s.says during study hour.
Yes. Doris, the class of "29 wish you
the best of luck in teaching.
Your sweet
disposition assures us our wish, but how
long will you teach?
.She
We
wish you the best luck an{l happiness
that this wide world can offer y(ui.
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Helen came to us from Lock Haven and
we have found her to be a very interesting
little miss. She is a good natured girl. The
way she portrays this is by the pleasant
manner with which she greets all of her
Doris" day ne\'er does begin
hail.s
is
active part in
at her picture.
until that letter arrives.
It seems to be her
.sole incentive for a day of hard work.
for
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.Xrehbald, Pa.
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MARY McENEAXY
Saint Basil's High School
Saint Basil's High School
Dusliore, Pa.
Dushore, Pa.
"Kay"
Mary
Did you hear that jolly laugh? Just follow it up and you will find "Kay" makinfr
someone feel that "today is the tomorrow
they worried about yesterday and hasn"t
happened yet."
school
to be
and
"Kay."
She's
always full of pep.
always
spirit
—
quiet smile,
better acquainted with her, then you are
apt to change your mind. At least she can
help out with the noise on third floor when
occasion demands.
Hockey
is one of Mary's weaknesses. She
hard for this sport, having played on
two teams during her Senior year.
ready
fell
Mary
wouldn't
is
Irish
and
proud of
it.
We
surprised if she started to
wear a little green shamrock for loyalty's
sake.
We would like to add one leaf to
your shamrock, Mary, and with it luck
O. K. can be heard frequently echoing
through the "Dorm" halls, on the tennis
court or hockey field, and even in the dining room on occasion.
"Kay's" attitude toward life is optimistic.
She plays and works hard. Her cheerful
lively
mind and should
With her twinkling eyes and
She has a passion for red, which is very
becoming with her blue eyes and black hair.
"By red you shall know her."
smile and
She believes that
tonic for the
Mary is a welcome addition to any group.
You would think she is quiet until you get
with a live
Being a typical American girl, she
does not confine herself to .study alone. She
is always a good sport and athletics claim
her as a lover and participant.
She was
captain of her hockey team, starring as
center.
If you want a good partner for
call
always merry.
Mary comes to us from Saint Basil's High
School, Dushore.
She tells us that Dushore
is quite some place, though we have been
unable to get any reliable information as
to its size.
wire.
tennis,
a
be taken regularly and calmly though, like
medicine, it is a pill to take sometimes.
We
is
is
is
all
In the fine art of laughing, "Kay" reigns
love to hear her because her
supreme.
laugh is so contagious. Catherine also allows her melodious voice to be heard in
What would the chorus
the Girls" Chorus.
do without her?
To be with "Kay"
I^m
be
for the rest of vour
life.
make her welcome
everywhere.
She has a
We
know
will, she has a way;
success will come to "Kav."
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MARGARET
MARY COLLISTER McGRADY
Plains
Memorial
Hisli
School
Plains. Pa.
•Mac"
"Blue eyes, red
not judge "Peg" by her face.
You
will admit she looks exceptionally angelic,
but, "Oh, my
Look again." Don't you
see the something there that you missed the
first time.
Looks, yes, indeed, are deceiv-
flashing smile, full of fun.
girl who is a pal to everyone."
!
A sweet, shy lassie and the possessor of
red hair, heautiful pearly white teeth and
This is "Mac's" donaa sunny disposition.
tion to" B. S. T. C.
ing.
She is quite a singer, and often entertains fourth floor with one of her concerts.
She
feel blue, just call on "Mac"
She is
and she will cheer you up.
a real student and distributes her time
properly among her studies. She is seen in
the library busily engaged in seeking maWe know, by
terial for her lesson plans.
her records and observations, that she has
progressed wonderfully in her practice
Her attitude toward her classteaching.
work and her ways all add to her success
as a teacher.
If
McHALE
Do
hair.
Ne'er a worry, ne'er a care.
A
A
J.
Dickson City High .Scliool
Dickson City, Pa.
"Peg-
you ever
is
always around when there's mischief
and takes a leading part in it.
"Peg" is a true friend and a real pal.
School would be a dull place, indeed, withto be done,
out the cheery girl as our pal.
"Peg" is a member of the Dramatic Club.
She is also Recording Secretary of the Tau
Phi Epsilon Sorority.
She
enjoys
is
always ready for a good time and
all
"Peg"
kinds of fun.
the perseverance to attain
a successful career and she has the well
wishes of all her friends.
The friendships she has formed here and
favors that she obliged us by
little
doing have increased our love for her.
.Judging from her application to her studies
here, we hope to hear of "Mac" well on
the road to success in the near future.
the
has
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ALICE MACHl NG
SOPHIE .MAKARCZYK
Nantifoke High School
Nantieoke Hish School
Xanticoke, Pa.
•Al"
Nanticoke, Pa.
"Mack'
"A liriplit frirl you must admit
And always willing to do her
.\lice looks like a quiet,
shy
jrirl,
You can
tell by a glance
That our Mack loves to dance;
Sports she loves (and how),
bit."
but when
"Specially the ones
vou get acquainted with her you find she
can laugh as heartily as you can. She can
also tell as good jokes when she isn't countdracious sakes can she eat?
ing calories,
When she will, she will,
You can depend on it.
When she won't, she won't
!
She'd hike to Light street for a
carmel
piece of
.\nd there's an end to
it.
pie.
"Mack" is just another one of those little misses, neat in appearance, pleasant in
manner and independent. She is one of a
known gang and needless to say they
couldn't do without her because they love
Her chief regret about the "Physical
Education Department" is that it does not
offer
who play
and
more
sjjorts.
.\s
it
is,
she went out
for basketball, baseball, hockey and tennis.
She was right there in social activities, participating in the Xanticoke Club, Tau Kappa Phi Sorority, Y. W. C. .\., Children's
her even more than the others.
Study
!
tivities
"B"
"Al" found enough time
and received her A's and B's.
Well.
to get that in
She has made a success
jiart in the school acgreatly interested in the
Club, as well as the Xanticoke Club.
She takes an active
Literature Club and First Aid Club.
and
is
She secretly admires our "huskies," but
Why? Oh! she goes
never admits it.
home so often that we're getting suspicious.
—
her practice
teaching and we feel quite sure that her
Success
profession has been well chosen.
is won by patient endeavor, Alice.
in
"Mack"
steadfastly maintains that she
the teaching profession and
be content with that, and the little roadster
we have our doubts.
she intends to own
will
stick
to
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MARY
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MILDRED MANBECK
MALONEY
Bloomsburs Higli School
Bloomshurs. Pa.
Dirksoii City High School
Dickson f'ity. Pa.
"Dick"
.\nd
Blue eyes, wavy hair.
Never a worry, never a care;
Dancing
Dimples
your heart
being her pleasing personality.
is
won.
Mildred's leisure time finds her holding
lengthy conversations with the North Hall
boys, but we hear that another comes first.
"Dick" is a member of the Dramatic
Club and the Vice President of the Tau
She is an earnest
Phi Epsilon Sorority.
worker and always puts work ahead of fun.
We
heard lectures about
and about the lack of it.
Mildred always gave her time and attention to every activity that was connected
Whenever it was possible
with the school.
for her to do so, Mildred attended all of
"school
"Dick" is one of the snappiest, jolliest,
all-around sports you ever saw. She likes
to do most everything and can do it too.
"Dick's" favorite pastime is dancing and she
sure can dance.
It's the spirit that you put in your work
That makes your friendship worthwhile.
—
to
have
lost
often
spirit"
We all wish you success in your teaching and hope that some da> you will attain your greatest amliition.
look at "Dick's" jiicture aren't
you thinking, "Sweet, shy. modest and reYes, we did, until we knew her
tiring?"
Oh, she's all those until something
better.
comes up with which she does not agree
and then "Dick" has the floor
At present, "Dick's" affections are
vided between State and Lafayette.
have
the games.
As you
seems
is
a large circle of friends, the reason for this
feet, full of fun.
flash,
one comes from Hloomsburg.
one of those girls who can claim
this
Mildred
diSlie
her weakness for candy,
of late.
"Dick" is very ambitious toward tlie
teaching profession but we are sure there
isn't any danger of her ever becoming an
"old maid" sc'luxt! teacher.
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EMILY MARONEY
CLAIRE MARTIN
Berwick Hisli School
.Jermyn High
Claire
When you want a quick worker who will
respond at once, whether it he for basketball
practice or anything else call on
Emily.
Her cheerful manner and sympathetic smiles are like sunshine on dark
days.
Emily is one of those who are untiring in their efforts
and unflagging
Do you
of wit and humor?
Then we know you will like our Claire.
She enters everything with lots of pe)) and
is
always ready for a good time.
Would
you like to see Claire display some of lier
pe])?
Just mention eats. Immediately you
will see her running from one end of Waller
hali to the other in order to find them. .\nother instance where she displays pej) is
in the gym.
What doing? Why dancing
in their
aid in the accomplishment of a
righteous end. That's the kind of a girl we
zeal
.Scliool
Jermyn, Pa.
Mimiiiville. Pa.
to
all love.
She is one of our commuters and a member of the Locker Room Gang. She has
taken part in many school activities and is
a very earnest worker. Whenever you need
any help in your work just ask Emily and
she will be right there to help you in all that
like
jilenty
the latest steps, of course.
Just by her sweet smile and attractiveness can you wonder that she has been
leading one man after another in a wild
chase. And by the way, she intends to keep
uj) the chase until a millionaire steps in.
here's hoping you succeed, Claire.
Ob,
yes, she can be serious even though it takes
quite an effort at times.
you need.
Even though she is a commuter she never
comes into class late. "Punctual," she certainly does know what that word signifies.
That is more than some of us right here at
the college know.
She has shown us how to be a real student and we know she will be a great
success in the teaching profession.
How
long she will be in this profession we don't
know, but we have our suspicions that it
may not be very long.
Emily has chosen the Primary Group, and
we know
that she will make a successful
Whatever path of life you may
pursue, we hope that your voyage will be
long, happy and successful.
teacher.
If at any time you are stricken with a
severe ca.se of blues, look for Claire she'll
banish them.
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GEORGE
K. LUCILLE
Berwick High School
Berwick, Pa.
We
"Cile" is a classmate witli many and
As for scholarship, she
varied abilities.
fives great credit to her high school .\lni:i
Mater; her skill in handling a full-sized
piano, as well as a full-sized man (at times)
acquiring
beyond
all
is
of
—
North Hall was complete without him. Did
ever hear him sing "Red Hot Henry
Urownr"
It's
a
real
song ask him to
viui
sometimes
She has an-
is
sing
other trait
it.self
—
call
it.
believe,
"Every day make someone happy
When "Ex"
Karely do we find a fellow with a variety of talents such as "Ex" pos.sesses
good tenor voice, a clever speaker, a winning personality, and a capacity for leader>hi]).
.\ll these bring to "Ex" a popularity
among the students. No Hull session at
comprehension.
which not infrequently asserts
absentmindedness, we are forced to
their
life is,
by a song, a .joke or a laugh."
is around the blues are gone.
Lucille's ability
these talents
know that In Math "X" is an unquantity, hut "Ex" in humanology
"Ex's" jthilosophy
a well known person.
all
known
has also reached no mean degree of excelAnd then her tennis has developed
lency.
far beyond the beginner's stage. .lust ask
anyone to whom she serves those aces. Last
year Mu Phi Sigma noticed all these qualities and claimed her as a member.
For .some of her chums,
.MATHEWS
Sugar Notcli, Pa.
"Ex"
"Cile"
in
A.
Hanover Township Hish School
—
it.
The class of 1927 voted solid for him as
That year
?'ditor-in-Chief of the Obiter.
"Ex" worked like a Trojan, for between
football. Manager of basketball. Director of
the minstrel and Editor, he had his hands
full, hut those talents of his pulled him
til the top.
The periods occur, we are led to
when her thoughts are preoccupied
with the whereabouts of an auburn-haired
.-Mthough she sometimes displays
person.
unmistakable signs of a certain proncnes>
to
anger, "Cile" good-naturedly accepts
perhaps a little more than her share of the
razzing with which she is confronted.
But
such is the fate of any maiden with a particular friend of the opposite sex in H. S.
T. C, the school where men form such a
pojmlar minority.
was no wonder then that "Ex," havdecided to come back for a degree,
shunned any office; but the students would
not jiermit him to rest they immediately
elected him as President of the CommuIt
ing
—
Government Association.
During his stay here "E.\" has been;
nity
.Manager of Basketball, '27; Editor of
Obiter, '27; Tackle on Football Team, '27;
President Omega Chi, "27; President Com-
I
nmnitv Government,
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MILDRED MATTHEWS
MATTAVI
Berwick Higli
Frcelaiul High School
—
"Tavv"
She
She
isn't
t.ill,
slif
isn't
I.uck seems to always be with her spendThis is nice for
ing every night at home.
short.
Mildred
isn't thin or fat;
She's just ahout half-way hetween.
And a .jolly pood sport at that.
"Tavv"
teaching profession as the field of her endeavors.
This is sufficient to prove to us
tliat "Tavv" has lots of amhition, for very
few girls select this work.
"The Dorm" girls,
know her as well as
Where is Mildred?
—
mischief.
Enumerating a few of her virtues, she
a good dancer, good dresser, and
where
some fall sadly short a good student.
Whether she will go into school teaching or
matrimony we do not know but whichever it is we wish her the verv best of
is
time.
"Tavv" likes athletics and her main hobby is basketball. Another of her hobbies
is putting combs in her hair.
She was also
an active member of the Girls" Chorus.
AVe hope that "Tavy's"" ambition as a
—
—
—
luck.
As
the scenes of youth become treasured
will value Mildred"s friendship
recall her true worth.
memories we
teacher will last a long time, but we are
afraid not, knowing as much as we do about
her popularity with the opposite sex.
heartiest
on
We remember Mildred in various pose.s
dashing here, dashing there she always
seems busy. She is a quiet girl, but yet
behind that expression is a huge store of
This young lady with the smiling countenance is known to have a loving and gentle disposition.
She is inclined to be quite
studious.
She is one of the best sports
in the class and is always ready for a good
we extend
hard
Where is Grace? Find one and you will
simultaneously have the other. Mildred and
Grace work in the library every afternoon
until about five o'clock.
They say they
must get their reference work finished.
hails
"Tavy,""
but
as they do not get to
they would choose.
from the coal regions. She
entered Bloonishurg State Teachers" College in the year of '27. She has chosen the
To
.Seliool
Berwick. Pa.
Freehind. Pa.
as
we
wishes
for her success.
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E.
E. MEIXELL
BloomslMirg High School
GENEVIEVE
MEARS
Bloom^hiirg High School
Bhtonishurs. I'a.
Kspv, Pa.
•
"ToddV
"Few
are
things
and
impossible
ti
I hear a light step and a low
Yes, it's 7:4.5. The Berwick bus has
arrived and that small demure young lady
calling me was no other than CJenevieve.
She was a familiar figure here in the group
Her"s was a valuable and sucof old '23.
cessful teaching experience and now she is
Hark, did
diligence
calif
skill."
one of the ambitious girls
are proud to have her as
a member. She does look rather serious at
times but you should get acquainted with
her and you would change your opinion.
Charlotte
in
our
is
class.
We
back
mary
Charlotte believes
Consists not only in the
multitude of friends
in
S.
T.
C.
We
subjects.
specializing in Pricertainly api)reciate
her loyalty to our college. We can always
rely on "Gen" to subscribe to our school
paper and contribute to any worthy cause.
"True happiness
But
B.
at
"Gen" has been an active member in the
Children's Literature and Current Event
Clulis.
She is to be seen in the library durIf you ask her
ing her vacant ]ieriods.
what she is doing she invariably answer-.,
worth and choice."
Charlotte is a member of the >Iu Phi
Sigma Sorority and also the Dramatic Fraternity.
We will not forget the gossip in
"Apple Sauce."
reference work in
ganization of Education
"l)h,
room opens at the last minute before class you may be sure it is
If the class
History and OrPennsylvania."
in
Genevieve may be one of the small and
quiet members of our class, but not one to
achieve insignificant result.s, for she has
successfully crossed the goal line in four
years of teaching experience.
Charlotte, because she has j)robably been
talking to .someone. Her reputation is that
she can carry on a good conversation.
We are sure that we have found a true,
trustworthy friend in Charlotte, and we
wish her success in anything she undertakes
Our
Yours
in life.
best
is
the
wishes
We
.\nierica
you,
"Gen."
of starting the children
the highway of education.
on
are confident
phant beginning.
of
with
go
work
theirs
will
be a trium-
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MINNIE MAE MELICK
MARY CAROLYN MELAN
Bloomsburg High
Cougliliii Hisli School
ilke-.-Harre, Pa.
M
"Minn"
"AlKl.V"
Who
the tall girl who acts as though
she had all day to get to class and walks
so .sedately?
Why that is Minnie. Looks
are deceiving because we notice she works
hard in the library and always lias her
work done on time.
Eyes lit' Idue,
Heart so true,
Mary, dear, thafs you!
came to us with the
here in our Freshman
of tliose good-natured
anything for a friend.
.\s a result of her fine personality and
sacrifice she has many friends whose companionship has made her life enjoyable.
This young lady
proup that entered
year.
She is one
girls who would do
We
success.
Now don't get the impression that .MinShe is
nie never eats; we know she does.
always telling us about the parties she attends and how good the eats are. Several
times we heard about the delightful lunches
served in Miss Kline's suite.
Just think,
they had two salads served at the .same
and take notice.
She is a real student and distributes her
time properly in applying herself to her
work. She is very often seen in the library
busily engaged in selecting material for the
following day's classes.
meal, too.
Our
had some experiteaching, but she had such a liking
for CJeography and Social Studies that she
l\as come back to major in those subjects,
in order to be a more efficient teacher. She
is one of our shining lights in those subjects and we heartily congratulate her on
her pluck. Her pupils should certainly understand Social Studies with the geographical background she is able to give them.
She proved to be an all-around good sport
baseball and volleyball.
She has been
an active member of the First Aid Club
ence
in
Girls' Chorus.
Our
love for her has been increased, if
that be possible, by the little favors she
obliged us by doing.
"When you go
We
is
are afraid she will lose her good
health because she has only eaten one meal
a day for some time.
So far she .shows no
ill
effects from her dieting, so we wish her
Like all girls, she enjoys playing tricks
on her schoolmates and it was the cleverness of these pranks that made us sit up
and the
.School
Bloomsburg. Pa.
out without your umbrella.
hope that you get caught in a rain
friend, Minnie, has
in
Minnie is an active member of the CurEvents Club and has participated in
Local History and Geography Clubs.
of success."
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NITA M. MIDDLESWORTH
Plains High Scliool
Hartley Townsliip Hif;h School
Laurelton, Pa.
"Micldlesworth"
Plains, Pa.
"Tess"
The door opens silently and who enters
No doubt the first
the room but "Tess."
impression you would get of Teresa is that
is
However, this was to be expected,
good natured and always willing
is
Nita
jHiiiils.
tain .she
truly a loyal and conscientious
always willing to help whenever
needed, but do not think that Nita is shy
or extremely quiet for she is not afraid to
She does, however, believe in silent
laugh.
approval and through it we believe she gets
her full measure of happiness.
Nita
been
a
credit
to
our
in
her
As
for her favorite expression, "Oh,
class
fu-
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re])eated
Because of Nita's excellent qualities we
she is sure to be an ideal teacher.
know
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My
most frequently during
Perhaps she has had a
a conversation.
disappointment at some time or other, who
knows?
Heart,"
ture.
The
is
student,
for eating is a specialty with her.
"Tess"
takes a great interest in her jjrimary children.
She is a diligent teacher and is seldom seen around the campus without an
armful of books. Although "Tess" is a busy
girl, she has found time to take an active
part in the Children's Literature Club.
has
in
Whenever volleyball, baseball or tennis
are mentioned, Nita is at band to engage
She finds volleyball
in
these activities.
very interesting and many times scored
a large number of jiolnts for her team by
her excellent playing.
as she
to lielp
Speaking of hobbies, just give "Tess" a
good book and she is satisfied.
At night "feeds," "Tess" is always ready
to make things Jolly, and well she might,
Teresa
and finds great
teaching many songs to her
With this great gift we are cerwill be a great success.
a lover of music
is
jileasure
others.
and we have great confidence
^
Speaking of B. S. T. C. students we must
not forget Nita, a girl of a sunny disposition, just the type of student whom one
likes to meet and call "friend."
one of those quiet girls, but looks
sometimes deceiving and this is one
Like most women she will
of those times.
talk even if she has much competition.
"Tess" came to us from Plains and up she
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BETTY MILLER
LOTTIE M. MILLER
Danville High School
Weatherly High School
Weatherly. Pa.
Danville. Pa.
Betty
No
one need
Lottie
she has personality.
all know that her winning smile and
cheerful manner has
won her numerous
friends from hoth sexes.
a.sk
if
lirnwn eyes and dark curly hair.
We
She
ing.
^S^
She can
yim, hut
laughter
familiar
a great lover of music and dancThe girls in -161 who saw her Misis
Mud Hops only wish everyone could
have shared our view. Whenever there is
a dance at scliool she has to send about
sissippi
That's
cheerful and industrious.
be serious, as her picture will tell
usually she keeps us in a gale of
with her ready wit. Lottie's most
nearly
expression is, "Well, I
She
Lottie.
is
passed out."
She
is
always careful to put work before
She enjoys dancing and reading.
invitations to those Danville fellows
not all for herself, of course, because she is
too generous and accommodating for that.
I.ottie
Music, art and handwriting seem to be
her greatest pastime. They, being co-operative subjects, imply why she
is
such a
genius in them, especially the latter two.
Champion Hockey Team. She has earned
hoth her numerals and her "B," and con-
six
She
indeed
is
atliletic
— very
!
pleasure.
is also interested in athletics, chiefly
basketball, in which she stars as a guard.
Last year she was a member of the Junior
sequently
Ask her
in Seniitr gym how she did those
exercises.
Hiking at Berwick and basketball at Bloomsburg were the activities in
which she excelled.
classmates
Betty's worries are few and when others
are trying to study .she is most highly delighted
tain
if
both words
of explaining
tune.
member
of the "B"' Club.
vivacious ])ersonality has won her
of true friends, who extend their
wishes for her success and happiness in
the future.
Her
.song,
This is one way
why she is an ideal roommate. The meal
most enjoyed by her was breakfast, because it w-as the one of which she had the
and
a
teadier.
she can, in the meantime, enter-
them with an original
is
Lottie has chosen the Primary group
as her field of work and has been successBecause of
ful in her student teaching.
her natural love of children, and her ability
to direct their work, we prophesy that Lottie is going to be a very capable Primary
a
host
least.
She
T. C.
is
a
very popular student at B.
and we are sure that she
wil!
S.
always
continue to be.
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E.
MOHAN
Con.vngham ToHiisliip High School
Aristes.
Pii.
"Beinle"
of
As our memory drifts liack
1927 we see a young man
to the fall
cominfi into
and bashful:
He is very shy
hut it does not take long to find his way
around.
His ])leasant disposition wins him
He seems
a liost of friends at B. S. T. C.
quiet hut then wait until you become better acquainted with him.
our midst.
"Bernie" i.s very studious, but he says
that he about pets started when the lights
go out. It's too bad, "Bernie," but "cheer
up," you have lots of company.
He is
specializing in Intermediate work and we
know that he will make a success of it. He
is very serious
in his work and we feel
sure that he will make a very capable
teacher.
"Bernie"
is
always ready for a good time.
a dance, party or smoker.
He never misses
He finds time
to participate in other ac-
and especially loves baseball.
He
capable young basel)all catcher with a
tivities
is
a
good future.
We
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wish him heaps of fame and success,
also health, wealth and happiness.
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ETHEL MOORE
DOROTHY MORGAN
Hazleton Hish School
Xescoperk, Pa.
Ethel "Moorey"
Forty-Fort High School
Forty-Fort, Pa.
Did
"Has the mail come vet?
You can he sure of hearing
I
"Dot"
get any?"
Ethel asking
these questions about the time for mail.
There is always a letter for her from
She spends her spare moments answering
and pondering over these letters.
.
Ethel has a variety of interests at school.
She divided her time between basketball,
hockey, tennis, the Mi.xed Chorus and Glee
Her
and
conscientiousness
of her activiGreatest of all her activities are eatties.
She never misses an afing and dancing.
But with
ternoon dance or refreshments.
all these activities, she did not neglect her
Club.
ability
have won her
a
place in
all
studies.
pleasing personality, for
she has proven to be a firm friend and pal
Perhaps that is why she
to all of us.
makes such a good teacher. But even if
her teaching is so successful we doubt that
her years in her chosen profession will he
"Moorey" has
a
very numerous.
Here's wishing you the Ijest of luck, happiness and success throughout life.
"Dot" appears to be quiet, but appearances are often deceptive. Whenever tliere
is a good time to be had she is always ready
She is studious and still has time
for it.
Almost every night, after the
for fun.
lights are out, she can be seen in the lobby
studying.
Mu
Phi Sigma Sorority claims her
Ask any of her sorority sisters and they will tell you of her artistic
and social abilities. She is a valued member of the Girls' Chorus and the Y. W. C. A.
The
as their own.
"Dot" is fond of athletics, especially tenShe received her numerals in her
nis.
Freshman year.
"Dot" can be seen almost every
after-
noon in Bush's, because of her incurable
weakness for "cakes."
Dancing holds a great cliarm for "Dot"
and so, every night, she is in the gym dancing to the latest music.
She certainly can
stej)
We
have no fears
As for her teaching.
that she has erred in choosing her profeswish her the greatest possible
sion.
success and happiness.
We
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MORGAN
KATHRYN
Xantiroke High School
Nantlcoke, I'a.
"Hionle"
I
sends to our scliool
of students.
"Hienie"
N'linticoke
(Iclifration
We
a
is
larpe
School
Flaming hair, dimples round.
Great big shining eyes of brown.
one of
She's not too short, she's not too
She's Just a girl %vell liked by all.
met "Hienie" on tlie football
although he is small, he stuck
to the game and gave the Varsity plenty
of trouble in the scrimmages.
Next came
basketball and "Hienie" was there again.
He ))roved to us that short fellows may be
good liasketball players also.
Xext in
sports comes baseball and here again we
find our "Hienie."
He pitched a numl)er
of games, including a twelve inning game
in which we beat Mansfield, 6 to 5.
"Hienie" is a letter-man in both basketball and baseball.
The Omega Chi Fraternity and the Xanticoke Club count him as
one of their most active members.
With
all of this outside activity "Hienie" also has
first
and,
tall.
Whenever you hear "\Vhoo])ie" you can
be sure that Kathryn is around. When we
meet her, the first thing we notice is her
sweet disposition.
She has a .jolly laugh
for all she meets, and as a result she has
many
friends.
"Mort" has chosen Primary work, .hidging from her interest in a certain young
jierson in Berwick, we know she will
be a failure as a Primary teacher.
not
Kathryn is a very industrious girl. She
never gives up until she has done her best.
It
a creditable scholastic standing.
is
this
quality of hers
that
will
insure
.success.
He
is
always in need of sleep, but he
has his pleasant smile and we must
not forget his curly hair.
"Hienie" seems
to have no special attraction in the school,
although he is a good dancer. Still we think
he has some attraction in Lee Park, bclause every time that he gets a chance he
"bums" the highway up the river.
"Mort" showed
a great liking for athshe served on both the basketball and
hockey teams. Whenever there was cheering, Kathryn was one of the leaders.
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MORTON
Lake Ariel, Pa.
"Mort"
the outstanding.
field
E.
Dunmore High
letics;
May the best of success be yours,
ryn, in all of your undertakings.
Kath-
We know
will
the
that "Hienie"s" smile and ways
honorable place for him in
teaching profession, so here's wishing
win
you good
an
luck, "Hienie."
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MARY FRANC ES MORTON
Berwick
Scliool
llix'i
•I.
Peiin Hall. ('Iianibei>l)iiis
Berwifk, Pa.
—
Genenius, kind, true these three words
Mary Frances, one of our BerEvery morning: and afternoon
wick girls.
a new green Ford can be seen on the road
from Berwick to Bloomsburg. If you hiok
closely, you will see that Mary Frances is
driving it.
She always has someone with
her.
Xo matter where you want to go, just
tell her and she will take you there.
She
is not only generous with her car but also
in sharing her lunch (if you should leave
yours in the bus), and in leaving you wear
Here she
to
enter
into
!
Look several
times, for her
—
Oh what a sport she is. If she does not
earn her "B," it will not be because she
has not worked for it.
No she hikes
whether it rains or shines. And as for tennis, she
say.s,
"What difference does it
make who wins? Someone has to." Perhaps it is a good thing she feels that way
about it.
I
—
her red Jacket.
ready
is
most intimate friends will grant you that
her friendship for them was not won at a
single glance.
Probably the greatest attraction to her roommate first was "eats."
We were not there once, but always; and
so were the eats.
describe
She is always
fun-making.
IRENE A, MOSS
M. (dushlin High .seliool
Mllkes-Barre. Pa.
"Irene"
any
When
Her chief ambition is to be a governess.
AVe sincerely hope for her .success and happiness in her chosen work.
she
came
to school she said she
was
never going to dance. But then, other great
dancers once said the same thing.
She often speaks about Penn Hall, but
quite .sure that B. S. T. C. has found
It
has
always been said by those who
we are
know and
a place in her heart.
There are so many things to say about you,
Irene, that we, your friends and clas.smates,
can only say, we wish you the most suc-
love her that she
is
a real friend.
cessful career possible in the teaching profession.
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IMYROX MOSS
Sliicksliinnv
Hazleton Hish School
Sihool
Higli
llazleton. Pa.
Broadway, Pa.
"Mossy"
"Mossy," as
friends, hepan
lie
is
called
G race
host
a
liy
No doubt
that Grace knows her "notes."
Doesn't she sing in the chorus? However,
interesting to notice two kinds of
it's
"notes," those sung for conveying expression of soul and tho.se written for the .same
purpose.
Yes, Grace, knows her notes.
Frosh remarks, which notes? .Such remarks
are expected from Frosh.
of
work
at Bloonishurp during the summer session of 1925, cominjr
from the hig city of Broadway. During hi.s
his
summer here he hecame
"Hash Slinpers."
Indeed, while he is home
about every night, and lie got
first
a
memher
of
tile
goes
out
We ask, "Why does "Gracie" have an
unlimited passion for brutish men?"" Meaning not college boys, but football heroes.
it
that he tried goin it
didn't work.
He runs a clo.se second
with C. \. Harrison.
He is very pojiular
around the place by the name of "Roaring
Brook,"' an attraction among the ladies, and
one especially hy the name of Viola.
are not the
"Mossy" is a great hunter and trapper.
One day the hoys said, "Well, 'Mossy," deer
season is out, and you didn't get a deer.""
He spoke up and said, "Season Is "IN" all
tem being u.sed.
Grace carries
a
expected times,
a
the time with me.
I
he
so used to
He
gets
home
is
up
I
have a
We
is
When
sure to
make
he
a
give him credit for being a good baseball player and a good student.
wish him the best of .success in
this wide world.
run.
carriers meant
eleven. "Xough
sure does tackle her man
him "hit the line."" Bell Sys-
the
pig-skin
Wyoming Sem.
said.
Grace
well.
Watch
bell
which tinkles at un-
giggle defying the sternest eyes.
It"s this cheerful
attitude that
keeps her working without complaints. As
for her friends. Grace is rivaled only by
the Ciood Samaritan"s Sjiirit.
Anyone would
be better for having enjoyed Grace's friendship.
Amid much of the insincerity and
"make-believe" of today, it is a rare and
sincere thing.
dear.""
a go to bat the ball he
Incidentally,
all
We
Knowing her as we do, we cannot lieli)
but earnestly wish her happiness and contentment as a teacher of "mischievous
chips
(itf
the old blocks."
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ELIZABETH
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Bloomsburg High
•Betty"
ever a loving girl in college,
would be hard to find a
sweeter girl than Joy.
But take advice
from some one who knows, when she says a
.\nd the same with
thing she means it.
her work. When a task is put before her,
whether easy or hard, she goes at it with
all her might and usually accomplishes it.
Did you ever hear her laugh? Well, she
is just
about as bad as Uncle Josh, for
she never knows when to stop. Joy's smiles
are plentiful, too. They are not to be wasted on just anyone, hut upon school children
who will ai)preciate them more. Doesn't
that tell you that she expects to be an old
maid? But, I doubt it, for already she reIf there
,Ioy
"Betty" looks as thoujjli she is very quiet,
hut when you pret acquainted with lier you
She is a
will find that she is full of fun.
very steadfast friend and is ahvavs ready
We often
to assist those who need aid.
wonder why "Betty" hecomes so interested
when she hears someone say "Bethany."
All that is necessary is to question the postman and he will solve the problem.
"Betty's" ambition is to be a successful
Then she will
teacher for several years.
accept the po.sition of being a minister's
wife.
But whatever you do, "Betty," we
wish you good luck.
in
life
are only three,
minister, good eats, and me.
The last is good, the second great.
the iirst
is
where she met her
is
is
one.
It
ceives letters
A
But
Scliool
Bloomsbiirg, Pa.
Blooiiisbiirg, Pa.
joys
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MINSON
Bloomsbuis High School
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Xo matter what
will
fate.
turns
up,
Joy's
motto
always he:
^\'o^k
comes
first.
Pleasure next.
Then someday
I'll
find
rest.
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Tlioiiipson
Central High Seliool
High School
Stairucra, Pa.
"Priiidv"
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Freda
Pauline believes in the sayinp,
said, the
quiet
"The
more accomplished."
Yes, she
hut she doesn't
hack and
jrirl,
sit
Freda
one of a large grcnip of girls
who come from Seranton.
less
is
a
Freshman year she was a
lonesome, but when her sister, Edna
(who is enough like her to be her twin),
joined her in her second year, her happiness was complete.
little
rest
Everyone who knows Freda
likes her. She
a naturally friendly disposition.
She
believes in the saying, "If you would have
Amiahle, helpful, industrious and jolly
Pauline.
that's
s
ticijiated
"B" with
"i'ou
As
notably
a
a
in
has
Freshman, she par-
athletics, receiving her
few extra points to her
you ever feel a breeze from someone
passing and hear snatches from one of the
g
that
it
is
one."
tended not only to B.
should see her play basketball.
know
friend,
be
Her
popularity exbut to down
town as well.
During her .Senior year,
wliile she was doing lier practice teaching
at Berwick, she was elected the President
a
credit,
If
latest .songs, you'll
is
During her
let
have all the fun.
Her favorite
sa\ inir is, "Oh, you're the pruniest thinjr."
.Tudfring from former instances, her hark
is worse than her bite.
the
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NELSON
E.
S. T.
Berwick girls.
Freda does not believe
(".,
of the
Pauline.
going at any-
She can make the birds stop singing when
she starts tuning her "sax." Last year's orchestra certainly did enjoy her assistance.
thing lialf-heartedly.
was proof of that.
.She also took part in the Mixed Chorus.
Yes, sir!
When you want a friend and a
jolly old sport to pal around with, look for
Pauline.
In the spring of her Freshman year.
Freda became very much interested in tennis.
At all hours of the day one could find
her out on the courts engaged in her fav-
in
Her work
in
school
orite sport.
"Brown
eyes,
bniwn
hair.
All of her classmates will renu'inber her
as one of the sweetest and most likeable
girls in the class of '29.
Gentle ways, never a care.
\
A
pleasant smile, full of fun,
who's lo\ed by everv one."
girl
Her
favorite expression was, "F.verything
rosy and the goose hangs higli."
We
hope evervthing will always he "rosv" for
Freda.
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DOROTHEA O'CONNELL
Kins>-t
School
Hisli
Kiii,:;^t(iii.
.St.
I*a.
(iabriels Hisli School
Hnzleton, Pa.
Dot"
Ulack
a
liair,
liliie
eyes, a
cliarminp jiersdnality.
why
tills
tlashinfr
lieaut\
"Shorty"
Mary
true case of "still water flows
"Mum" is the word, but try to put
dee))."
Oh, yes, she's
anything over on Mary.
Irish; blue eyes and brown hair. Sure she's
listen ft) this:
One day she was exIrish
pecting mail from??? Well, I guess it was
"Ed." She asked her roommate, "Did you
get any mail for me?" Her roommate said,
Mary wisely
"Well, what's your name?"
rei)lied, "You'll find it on the envelope."
Now try and put anything over on the
Irish.
It sim|)ly can't be done.
sunny smile and
.lust
the
reasons
from Kingston
is
so pdjnilar.
Durinj; her two years, "Dot"
friends and is loved by all.
sense of humor and ready wit
all over the dormitory.
many
Last year we thoufrht she would be satwith the opposite sex from Xorth
Hall, but we were wrong, because she likes
to be a H. P. Q. at Penn State. You should
Mary went
when a letter arfrom Penn State or White Haven.
see those blue eyes shine
is
Vice President of the Phi
Gamma
Sorority, and I guess you know we
The Harp
couldn't manage without her.
Club considers "Dot" as a very valuable
Tau
is
also an active
member
Berwick
to
do her student
—
:
Mary.
Just
tell
Mary you have
a
box and
"I'll be over at 9:30
her answer:
sharp.
I'm going to take a nap now beOff she
cause Oh, dear, I'm so tired."
goes to sleep.
here's
member.
She
to
Did she like it? Xo you see
teaching.
When the 6:45
here's the whole trouble.
Sad, wasn't
bell rang, Mary had to get up.
By the way, she didn't like the meals.
it?
Can you beat that? Well, here is the reaShe didn't get enough to eat. Poor
son
She is very punctual with her assignments and excels in all her subjects.
She
a
—
has won
Her keen
known
is
isfied
rives
is
—
of the First
Aid Club, House Committee, and Dramatic
Club.
Well, don't WDrry about that, Mary
of course you won't we know. Here's hoping you like to teach, even if you don't like
to slee]i
and eat???????
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OLVER
.siikksliinny High School
•Evy"
".Marge"
When Evelyn came
to lis from the Beach
Honesdale High Schools she
brought with her a famous smile which soon
won us. She is one of the few girls who
are popular in many groups.
The reason
is evident.
She follows with never a waver
the code of finest sportsmanship and honor.
and
I.ake
vanquished, she never hesitates to
to congratulate her
ojiponents; as the victor, she is generous
and unassuming. .\s captain of the teams
she has partici[)ated in every athletic feature which the College offers.
.As
the
admit her defeat and
She
has
been President of the Cirls'
Chorus, Vice President of the Creographic
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MARJORIE ORR
Hoiiesdale High Sriiool
Beacli Lake. Pa.
Hunlingdon
:>Iills.
Don't you know "Marge?"
Why, of
course you do! Everyone knows "Marge."
She came here in the fall of '2.5 as a
verdant Freshman, but soon made her wav
into the hearts of student body and faculty alike.
She has been among the best
of students for four years and yet had
much time for other activities. She has
participated in many extra-curricular clubs
and has always been a leader in school affairs.
She is a po])ular member of
Sigma Sorority.
Mu
the
Phi
Marjorie has ])roved her worth as a future member of the teaching profession in
her practice teaching done last year in the
Society,
Bloomsburg
Her
She has proved her worth as a citizen in
a comnuinity by her hearty co-operation
and leadership in all worth-while projects
of the school.
She has made herself indispensable in dining rcxmi, class room,
committee and social functions. Want anything done?
.Ask ".Marge"!
and a member of the Sewing Club.
scholarship has not suffered as a result
of these activities and undoubtedly there
is a brilliant future for her In the field of
mathematics.
As
a
friend, she
is
pendable and always
loyal, trustworthy, defull
of Joy.
At school
Not only
Junior-Senior
High
books, yet a student
Few toed her high-drawn
Many loved her for real
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full
School.
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SARAH ELEANOR PEARCE
Mt. Carniel Hish School
Kulpniont. Pa.
Mifflin\ille A'ocational
Mifflinvllle.
••Sally-
•Peg"
Slie has many"Sally."
friends in our college who will regret the
day when their ways will part. She has
won those friends through the magnetic
personality that she possesses. Every time
you see "Sal" she always has a smile ready
Never a day passes without a
for you.
song and a cheery smile. She is an allaround good student, hut she is exceptional-
Here we have
"Peg"
one of the Mifflinville "gang."
No one could fail to recognize her with her
black, bobbed hair and black eyes which
are brimming over with mischief.
She is
a sport in every sense of the word, be it
of-
"Peg" is particularly interested in Art
and her one ambition is to be an Art teach-
class.
She is especially talented along that
She has cho.sen the Primary group
upon which to center her attention and we
er.
"Sally's" mother comes to
visit her she brings a box of eats, which
are appreciated by many of her friends.
Every time that
When
gym, where she
piano in place of an orchestra, that we may enjoy dancing after lunch.
Although she plays the piano, she must
have a turn at dancing, which is her pet
hobby.
ficiates at the
good in music. We often wonder if it
were merely her voice that won for her
We hope to hear that
the A's in music.
some day she will be a singer of great
renown. She often displays this talent of
gym
is
in basketball or in the
ly
singing in the
Sdiool
Pa.
line.
feel sure she will
birthday arrived we had no
trouble devouring the angel-food cake and
many other eatables. We certainly wish
that more birthdays would soon arrive, then
perhaps we would have enough to eat for
her
be a success, for she just
loves the kiddies.
Her own failing is laughing. She surely
has a hearty laugh and she makes every one
around her laugh. May she always keep
such a disposition. You have the best wishes
a while.
"Sally" made quite a few trips to BuckWell, why not?
She must have a
strong motive in back of it.
of the class of
nell.
Here's wishing you the best of luck and
all that vou undertake.
success in
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llazleton
PENMAN
ALICE
B.
Hazleton, Pa.
"Penny"
where O. where,
gone?
Oh, there she
(),
!
.4lire
my
is
little
"In smiling, not moping;
In knowing, not hoping;
In being, not seeming;
In working, not dreaming."
"Penny"
That little girl
with the flashing hlue eyes, and an impish
Like a had penny, she
little dimple, is she.
always turns u]i. especially when food is
within reach.
She has heen a petite but
very
is.
of
which has back-hall for
essential
|)art
"old
abode.
that
its
Alice finds
has been .said that good things come
in small packages.
Who is there to deny
this
adage after knowing our "Penny"?
She may seem shy to some, but "The Gang"
has our hopes never to find her so. She's
really "the life of the party." once she gets
is
worthwhile.
one
She is a most delightful friend and a
popular member of the Mu Phi Sigma So-
started.
rority.
Ssh, it's a secret.
But we wonder why
"Penny" has that weakness for a certain
She has been an active leader in the work
of Student Government since its introdxiction.
If you want a capable chairman for
a committee, a good student, an industrious
worker or a true friend, go to Alice. She
is all that and more.
popular vehicle used for conveyance. And
why she seems so electrified when a certain
is
life
s
of the most capable and
popular girls of the four-year group. Her
scholarship record has always been above
question and her attitude toward others is
the best.
She is conscientious in regard to
all things, never slighting
her work for
pleasure.
.Mice
gang,"'
It
whistle
PENNINGTON
Milhille Vocational High School
Millville. Pa.
High School
heard.
"Penny," witli all her pep and vivacity
is one of our most conscientious workers.
She is secretary of the Mu Phi Sigma
Sorority, an active member of the Dramatic
Club and Mixed Chorus.
Many e.xtra-curricular clubs have profited
by her membership, but to none other has
she given the loyalty and support that she
has given to the "Blocmisburg Players." She
is
also a member of the National Dramatic Fraternity, having been enrolled dur-
We'll miss you, "Penny."
J
ing her .Junior year.
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WINIFRED PETEKOFSKY
'Winnie"
"Carrie"
Northumberland.
lias
is
indeed a
pleasure to have
in
our
She's
Senior class a girl like "Winnie."
a verv nice person and full of fun. You're
liable to hear from her anytime, for nothing humorous ever passes without first be"Winnie" is
ing registered by her giggle.
small, slender and brown eyed, and is very
wonder
much interested in aviation.
hope
Is it a "he," "Winnie?"
why:he has brown eyes and black hair, since
The three
that's the tyjie that you prefer.
musketeers are waiting patiently for the
day when their little aviatrix will take
We
We
them for
their first flight.
won't be long
"Some think the
It
now. "Winnie's" motto is,
world is made for fun and frolic and so
She certainly does live up to it.
do I."
When "Winnie" starts to giggle no studying is ever done. May she win much fame
in the teaching world and not forget us
when
she
teacher.
From
a
Always ready
It
PETRFLLO
Northunil)erlan(l Hisl> Seliool
smile for everyone.
for some fun.
First a giggle, then a grin
•'Winnie." now what have you been in?
'"Winnif"
E.
Central Hisli Sfliool
Scianton. Pa.
becomes
a
successful
school
a
.jolly,
I'a.
Niirthuinberland High School came
good-natured, curly-haired lass
"Carrie."
She is an all-around good sport and pal;
Her loving
always ready to hel]) anyone.
disposition and kindheartedness are but a
part of her charming personality.
"Carrie's" favorite pastime, besides waitShe can also sing, as was
is dancing.
seen by her ahly taking part in Mixed
Chorus and the Glee Club. She is also interested in sports.
She was a member of
knowthe hockey and volleyball teams.
that "Carrie" has all the best qualities for
teaching, but we would not feel safe in
pro|)hesying that she will teach for a very
long time five years, so she says because
of a "special case" that has arisen concerning a certain party in New Jersey. She
regrets that the mail service between New
Jersey and Hloomsliurg is so slow (something faster than the air mail ought to be
invented).
ing,
We
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She constantly talks of her wishes in later
May all your dreams come true, "CarHere's luck to you, "Carrie," in whatrie."
ever you do, whether it be teaching or
anything else.
life.
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POLNASIK
LEO
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Newport
Newport Township High School
Hisli School
Wanainie. Pa.
.\I(Ien
•Plaik"
stop and inquire, "Who
"Oh! that is 'Plack.'
Everyone knows him." One grreat characteristic of "Plack" is his fondness for the
weaker sex, and for the past year his time
has been spent on itne certain young lady.
Wliv do
is
that
tlie
Sixty-seven
hearty
laugh
frii-ls
fellow?"
"Plack" has taken
tlie
we assure you
at the threshold
What
el.se
with such an earnest worker,
such fascinating qualities.
good
of
humor, a
"IX" thafs
—
been nicknamed "Mercury."
We
Well,
of
lots
for basketball is more than a ]Hiz/,le to us.
Perhaps he'd prefer spending his time on
his studies or writing letters?
I5ut coming
back to the subject he did I'lay a great
game in the class games. He should have
Intermediate Group
dawning
and
His two-year stay here
proven his ability along lines and
lias
more lines. Why this chap never went out
of course, he will succeed, for whatever he
He i.s
tries, always comes out successful.
know that by the requite a student.
sult of his diligent work.
What kind of a
teacher will he he?
inches
"{.'hubby" all over.
Can
as his line of work and likes it well.
you imagine him as a school master? At
any rate tliat is his one ambition; and so,
that we see success
of his life's work.
station. Pa.
"Chubbv"
business
or
Teaching,
what-not that
"t'luibby" will engage in after leaving here,
he'll be a success.
Why? I'll tell you, because he is lOO'f pej). .Studying, dancing,
could it be
possessing
playing or whatever it is, "Chubby"
heart and soul, and therein lies the
of having so many friends.
Aside from being a diligent student,
"Plack" is a lover of sports.
He enjoys
taking his pals in a love set at tennis.
"Plack" loves dancing and never misses an
opportunity to attend a dance.
is
in
.secret
"Chubby" made quite a reiiutation in his
practice teaching.
He'll not be content until he obtains that Ph.D.
Who knows, perhaps
He
will
has taken an active part as a member
of various clubs and committees.
He never
hesitates to aid anyone in their work.
We
will always remember him as a good sport,
a true friend, and a willing helper to all
in need.
Oood luck, "Plack."
he'll
if
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maid will have her way.
a certain
fears of "Chubby" failing
he has ])roven to us that he
callable of taking care of himself.
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later
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RACHEL W. PRATT
Hanover Township Memorial High School
Hanover Townsliip, Pa.
•Stell" 'Pop-
Xantlcoke HiRli School
Nanticoke. Pa.
"Pratty"
—
If coming tlirough the corridor we liear
someone singing we can, at once, recogAt first, one would
nize it to be "Pratty."
think she was very quiet, Init after you
know her, you are under a different imIf you want to meet
pression altogether.
Charming You Bet!
Talsen— Not Yet?
Clever— I'll Say
Funny—All Day!!!
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Conscientious Stella conscientious to the
She never lets her conscience
nth degree.
interfere with her good times but there
her good times never run contrary to her
manner.
I
loyal
pal,
get
"Pratty."
Her disposition
force to everyone.
meet someone coming
and in a very business
You can always depend on
If you
conscience.
along at high speed
like
true,
a
—
She ranks high
in
acquainted with
is
a drawing
her scholastic activi-
ties.
Her
choice in the teaching profession
is
that.
Primary work, and we are sure that she
"Stell" is an active person athletically,
She participated
as well as scholastically.
in many sports during her short stay here,
among the ones that she was most prominent are hockey, basketball and baseball.
Hockey seems to be her hobby, for she
helped the Senior team attain the championship. "Stell" was also a member of the
will
Girls'
make a success of it, for with such a
disposition how could she fail to win the
hearts of the "kiddies" in the Primary
grades.
She is not only popular with the
"kiddies," but also with the students at
B. S. T. C.
Stella
means
she
profession,
ruling
W.
the
star.
With luck and joy
as one
of the
C. A. Cabinet, Dramatic Club and
Nanticoke Club.
The wish that is extended to her by her
classmates is to attain the goal for which
Y.
Glee Club and Campfire Girls.
We hope you will be.
We know you are
A star at your chosen
The Alpha Delta claims "Pratty"
its own. She also is a member
of
is
striving.
girl with mischievous eyes,
close cropped hair and ready smile.
She will attain what she desires
In this world that's so worthwhile."
"Here's to the
all.
With
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CORA ALICE RABUCK
Sugar Notrh High School
Sugar Notch, Pa.
"Pulson"
Sunbury High School
good-natured, kind and friendly are the outstanding traits of a dear
friend we call "Pulson."
Sweet, vivacious, witty and red haired^
it
would take a great many more adjectives to describe ".\lice," but these will
produce a general impression.
".\lice"
True
Sunbury, Pa.
".41ice"
pa],
In a chain of hardships and difficulties
that are to be mastered, "Pulson" is sure
to put the link in the proper place.
comes from Sunbury, a fact which a few
minutes conversation with her will confirm.
Sympathetic? Well, I guess. A downhearted roommate or friend will always be
consoled by the welcome phrase of "Pulson"s" "Come, let mother love you."
Last year she came
quiet, serious girl.
"
Her interest seems to be centered around
an "Oliver," and he doesn't come from an
olive tree, either. She has chosen the teaching of the children in the Primary grades
for her life's work. She has been verv suc-
"Work
"Pulson"
is
before
play."
Although
a steady worker she never ne-
glects the amusements and enjoyments that
the college offers.
Whenever there is a
party or social affair to be spon,sored,
"PuLson"
is
Success
son's" line.
is
cessful in her practice teaching, and we feel
certain she will be just as successful in her
always ready with suggestions.
above all standards
Without a doubt or
Eleanor will reach her goal.
wishing the best for you.
in
own
"Pul-
are
school.
she has
difficulty,
We
our midst a verv
she has made have found, that under lier
seriousness, she is a good sport and full of
fun. She is very studious and always places
her work first, but after the work is done
who could wish for a better and finer companion.
Eleanor has participated successfully in
the Girls' Glee Club and First Aid.
She
also played hockey, baseball and volleyball.
As to her scholastic standing, she ranks
high.
She is a girl who believes in the
motto,
to
The many friends which
many
Because
friends,
of
her
personality
and the children are
very fond of her.
all
May your
\
tine
life
be
like
a
and clear and omitting
radio,
all
"Alice,"
static.
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PAULINE REECE
Locn-^t Tnwii^lnp llis^i School
Ntiniidia. Pa.
Berwick Hish scliool
Berwick. Pa.
"Kuth Aim"
Poor Pauline!
pity [loor Pauline.
Just now she"s as free as free as can
We
Sports and dancing also enter into Ruth's
It is certain that when a good
to be had, Ruth is ready for it.
in
Sigma Sorority has been
having Ruth as a member.
Phi
Pauline spent her leisure hours playing
hockey and basketball.
She was also a
as good a scholar as she is a
sport, we have no doubt as to success in
her chosen profession.
Since she
1
is
We know that Pauline will not continue
her work in the teaching field very long.
That particular party rings the little cottage door-bell too many times a week. Such
happenings as this couldn't permit this
sweet little blonde to remain an "old maid"
school teacher.
However, we feel sure that
she will be a success, both as a school teacher and a wife.
Both have been thoroughly
discussed at B. S. T. C.
We all noticed
that Pauline was particularly interested in
the matrimonial discussions.
Never mind,
Pauline, some of the rest of us are just
Jealous because we aren't as lucky as you.
activities.
Mu
all will
1
Ruth is quite experienced in the art of
Hirting and uses her eyes to great advantage at all times. However, she allows nothing to develop from this, perhaps because
of a certain follower of "Lindy."
The
is
be.
be
teaching in the country.
Poor Pauline
it
another one of our "blondes."
industrious and very capable
school "marm."
She is looking forward to
the day when she will be her own boss.
Won't those kiddies have to step around!
She'll know all about the butterflies, snakes,
and the wriggly worms that the boys find
on their way to .school.
—
fortunate
she
Pauline
She is an
\Ve have f(mnd, too, that Ruth likes a
certain kind of curtain at least she entertained quite a number of girls on fourth
floor last year by an exhibition of a parade with a curtain!!!
is
wonder how
Winn
We can always tell when Ruth is pleased
with her share of mail.
She comes away
from the mail box with sparkling eyes
that seem to tell you she is thrilled over
the contents of her letter.
time
!
We
"Rutli Ann" lias aciiuircil many friends
Her friendsince her arrival at H. S. T. C.
smile and charminjr jiersonality have
ly
made her very popular with everyone. If
you like entertainment in the form of stories
about airplane rides, then fro to Ruth. She
is well supplied witli information about airplanes and aviators
is
member
of the Children's Literature Club.
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MILDRED REHM
Scranton Central Hisli school
Blooni^huri; Hish ^rhiinl
Bloonishurg. Pa.
Scrantoii. Pa.
•Arch"
">lilly"
For two years "Arch's" hearty lauehs
have echoed in North Hall. Though nat-
Mildred is one of the liappy girls that
has kept the College Hill warm for the
past four years, and now that she has successfully completed her four-year course
urally of a cheerful disposition, ".\reh" has
proven himself conscious by attaininor the
heights of the Freshman class. To become
President of a class is an attainment worth
she will receive her B.S. degree.
Through her entire course, Mildred has
been an excellent student, and surely success will follow her everywhere that she
.^s a student teacher .'.he certainly
goes,
was good. .\ demonstration of this fact
ask anyone "Who substitutes in the High
School when another teacher is ill?"
The
answer will be ".Miss Rehm."
while.
Hailing from the city where they say
boys and beautiful women grow.
"Arch" appears the testinional to the former and he is alwavs readv to talk about
brilliant
the latter.
Spare, blue-eyed, black curly hair, ".\rch"
not only a good scholar but also an athlete.
At football he proved that a good
"end" does not necessarily have to be big
and husky.
He certainly did work hard
for that coveted "B."
Besides being a faithful member of the
Phi Sigma Sorority, she also has the
distinction as being a charter member of
the .\lpha Psi Omega, an honorary Dramatic Fraternity. Everyone will agree that
"Milly" is one of the bright lights on the
stage at B. S. T.
and everyone knows
that the success of a great number of plays
depended on her.
is
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"Arch" is
main hobby
Mu
also musically inclined, his
to tickle the "keys" of his
cornet.
He was one of the famous ".50."
Although he is kept busy with his daily
C
is
work he manages
9
Mildred gives most of lur time to her
work in which she has succeeded
very well.
She is one of the resourceful
types that always has a ready answer for
to find time to throw
out a "line" each night to a certain party.
Practice makes perfect, thus we do not
doubt that ".\rch" is a perfect letter writer.
school
everything.
With her experience and personality Mildred should be verv successful.
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MILDRED REA RIDALL
EDNA REYNOLDS
Summit
Berwick Higli School
Hisli School
Clarks Summit. Pa.
t'laiks
Berwick, Pa.
Edna
Graduating from Clarks
Summit
The lone little blonde
from Berwick is Mildred.
ferent from the rest of
Hipli
School with honors. Edna has continued her
fine record during the two years at Bloomshurg.
This was not the first school she attendPrevious to coming here she spent
ed.
three years in Bible training, completing
this
I>ands,
ro]ie.
only blonde, does not say that she
well liked, for she has many friends.
It
trip
a
the missionary
We
She
field.
year.
all
public
Being
took
an
active
part
in
basketball,
and hiking during her Freshman
She was also a member of the Camp-
ba.seball
fire
Girls.
is
at present being missed by
her friends, for she is doing her student
Her faith in and
teaching in Berwick.
love for little children, also her plans toward helping tliem to go forward in their
work, explain why Mildred is taking the
Primary course. We all wish Mildred the
best of success and happiness in everything she undertakes.
Mildred
all
outlines, charts, imaginary pictures, and all
sorts of bug bears to most students. Again
you might hear a call for quick surgery.
Everything con.sidered she is a Jack and
Master of all trades.
Her
prefer
gray.
have found
At
not
blonde is not the only thing that makes
her popular.
She is a good sport and always smiling, even though the skies are
Edna to be a "real"
times of the day you might
hear various shouts from every part of
the dormitory, demanding Edna's help with
friend.
said,
"Gentlemen
Mildred has proven this.
often
is
a
through the
by traveling extensively through western
United States, making an especial study
in
is
blondes."
Holy
Mediterranean countries, and EuLater she continued her Bible work
work by
of our gang
That she is difus, by being the
girl
experience has been varied.
While at school she found time to teach
a college girls' Bible class and also a large
class of women at the M. E. Church.
Occasionally she has even substituted for ministers.
Edna is planning to work for her degree
at a university next year.
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fSaiiit
"Pe^"
is
a
fiabriel's
llazleton, Pa.
Xanticoke, Pa.
•Peg"
"Rodda"
member
of the Hazleton agfull of fun and one is
In every great school we must have some
one who does the least spectacular work,
.so
—
As
for her teaching, we liave no fears
that she has erred in dioosing her profes-
no doubt about
it
— "Peg"
succeed.
One
of the
—
—
—
—
"Peg" has secrets as well as the rest of
She doesn't bother her head about
men while here at school, but we wonder
why she goes home every week-end. There's
us.
reason for everything, so
may
A heap of curly black hair and a wicked
smile go to make "Bob" a real fellow. His
real hobby is pressing suits; and man
what
a crease that boy can make
])erbaps that is
why the girls are attracted to him
"Clothes often make the man."
she certainly won't have any trouble in discijilining her pupils, and for some reason
they always ])ut forth their best etforts.
a
that the school
most indispensible ones is "Rodda."
He
works faithfully at whatever task he is
at yet, we find him performing another
quiet duty or,
we say pleasure,
shall
namely chaperoning the fair sex.
too.
is
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ROBERT RODDA
High School
gregation.
She is
sure to have a good time when with her.
She can always be very serious when the
right time comes.
Study? "Peg" is generally ready to help otiiers get tlieirs out,
fesion.
obiter
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"Bob" has
a degree.
we have hope
know
satisfied until he
is a good one.
The Tau Kappa Phi, the Children's Literature Club and the Current Events Club
ail claim her as an active member.
that her's
of studying for
that he will never be
ex)iectations
We
becomes
a "Prof."
All kidding aside, this lad will be a success in this cruel, cold world.
All in all, .she's a wonderful girl, a true
friend and a good sport, so here's hick and
success to our friend, "Peg."
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MARY ALICE ROSS
Hisli School
sunbuiv. Pa.
Kinsston Township Hisli School
Siiiil)ur.v
Trucksville. Pa.
"Tinv"
A
She is quiet, she is kind.
She has something on lier mind.
quiet kind of girl.
Of wliom
may
he said.
Has sometliiiif: more than nonsense
Lying underneath her head.
it
Do you know
Well, "Tiny"
mate
is
is
the
one
Is
She
the other.
Quiet?
Well, she
is
when you
first
studies, well
it
For she
twins?
light-liaired
Her roomof tliem.
is
Sees
meet
her, hut she is very .jolly wlien you really
know her. She has an adorahle smile, and
watching it is a source of enjoyment to
Oh! and then the dimall her friends.
ples, we mu.stn"t forget them.
I
guess.
in-dus-tri-ous.
is
pleasant, she is wise.
things with open eyes.
all
She sure
is
a
sportsnian true.
Always doing .something new.
—
First in hockey, then in basketball.
she is true to one and all.
And
Her
favorite sports are basketball, baseShe was one of the members of the Junior Champion Hockey Team.
(Ih!
was an active member of the
Aid Club during her Senior year.
During her Freshman year she was an ac-
She likes college we all know,
For doesn't she always tell us
of the Y. W. C. A., the Girls'
Glee Club and the Dining Room Club.
Love
ball
and hockey.
Wlien
to
We
Berwick she did
all
go,
did miss her so.
"Tiny"
First
tive
so.
member
We
Although "Tiny" was not with us in
the "dorm" the first .semester, she feels
we always
will.
fulfill.
The class of '29 wisli the very best success in \'our work.
quite at borne to be with us now.
We
her, sure,
sure will promise to
know
that "Tiny" has all the qualities of a good teacher and we feel sure
that she will teach for a long time to come.
She is preparing herself to teach in the Primary grades. If lier success in tlie future
will be as successfid as the past, we may
be assured of the progress of the future
generation.
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MILDRED
ROVENOLT
Short ami chubby, full cif lu-ji ami ambi(iver.
all
'Kovenalt"
Bif;
that's
Now
thinps
come in small packafres.
"Charlie" may be small in stature but he's
hig in heart, big in mind; in fact, he's big
in everything he does.
tion
"Mil"
it
—
symi)hony orchestra.
"Rovenalt" has no desire to obtain "gridglory," hut would rather spend his
tiine on his studies, or else drive his Ford.
Somewhere this chap has somebody waiting for him, for every week-end he hot
foots it home.
iron
—
and invariably eating. And to the greatest envy of her friends she remains slim.
While the rest of us meekly hope for
one letter a day, Mildred just naturally
((urnts on three.
.\nd when someone hands
her al>out four, she incjuires, "Is this all?"
But that soon passes as she notes the post-
matters not where this cha]) will roam
make good in any port. Life holds
marks
—one
from Kingston, one from Ber-
wick, and one, of course, from home. .\ny
otliers are welcome as extras, but these
three must be there.
he'll
in
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—
pleasant character trait of "Rovenalt's'' is his keen interest in the aflfairs of
He did good work as Presithe school.
dent of the Rural Club. Then there is the
school orchestra, in which his cornet and
he have rendered valuable assistance.
great things
—
"Mil" is lucky that she doesn't have to
reduce we realize this when, after having
searched high and low for her, we came
u|)on her among a liunch of pillows, reading,
One
It
RUCK
is another of those girls with whom
takes a long time to become acquainted;
hut when you do so it is more than worth
the trouble.
"Mil's" just a different .sort
of a girl, the kind they make and then
throw the pattern away. She has her own
ideas about right and
wrong, and does
wrong often enough to make things interesting.
She went out for hockey, baseball, volleyball and hiking, but as to tennis we
wonder how "Mil" would look with a
racket in her hand.
Imagine two years at
B. S. T. C. without a single visit to the
tennis courts
—
He is possessed of a great desire to lead
a glee club or an orchestra, that is why he
is a member of the Baton Club. Who knows
perhaps some day he will be leading a
—
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Nanticoke. Pa.
"Mil"
Turbotville High School
Turhotville. Pa.
store for him.
N'o wonder "Mil" made such a success
of practice teaching with such an inspiration as that to start the day.
Here's hoping her future teaching will be just as successful.
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Weatherly High School
HELEN RUCKLE
Oniiiseville High School
Orangeville.
Ueatherly. Pa.
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"Scanlon"
Helen is a member of tlie •down town"
aggregation. She is full of i)ep and fun, as
one can readily see by glancing at her big
"Scanlon"
We
We
Although very studious, still she does not
neglect any of her social activities. Someone says that her chief ambition is to become a manager of well, we would rather
Just the same we know what a
not say.
good teacher Helen is, going to make, that
is, if blond sheiks go out of existence.
—
When "Scanlon" first came to Bloomsburg she thought she liked theatres, but it
was not long until she decided she would
rather be a H. P. Q.
I guess you know
Her popularity is proven by the frequent
is the type that looks very dignibut you should hear her in the Girls'
Locker Koom. Her laugh is just as hearty
as the rest. Helen sure was a help when it
Helen
fied,
write-ups
She
(that
buying the new victrola for the
Locker Room. Who knows? Perhaps anyone else would not have been so successful
came
entered
smiling through the
portals of Bloomsburg with her coy airs
so beguiling.
wondered at her fate.
should have known better than to wonder for we should have known that she
would go through classes, dances and dates
smiling.
black eyes.
to
is
is,
in
the Bucknellian.
very
when
efficient
in
running errands
she has any one to send).
make "Scanlon" still more beloved
Alma Mater she contributed much
to
To
her
to the
success of the Senior class play, "Applesauce," by taking the leading role.
Also
"Scanlon" lends herself and her efforts to
the Phi Gamma Tau"s and the First Aid
Club.
as she.
We will remember Helen as one of the
Locker gang and wish you all the success
in the world.
we wish you all the success
world and we hope that all your
dreams and aniliitions materialize in the
"Scanlon,"
in
the
future
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HAZEL MARGARET SCHERER
Foster Town^-liip Hisli stliool
Old Forge High .School
Old Forge, Pa.
"Boots"
Nureniberj;. Pa.
"Schellj
Pearly"
that Pearl is one of the
quiet girls of our class, to all appearances,
but just get to know her and you soon
change your mind.
She is always ready
for a good time but believes in keeping up
with her work, too.
the
tell us that she wants
perhaps that i.s the reason
she is never absent when there is anything good to eat around or when she gets
some of that delicious home-made candy
from home.
grow
is
she likes dancing.
Pearl has all the treats of a good friend;
she is dependable, loyal and true.
What
more could one wish for a pal?
wislies
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sure
"high
old
times"
old dear?
Hazel is pre])aring to teach in the Intermediate grades and, although she says
she will teach at least five years, we all
have our doubts.
go.
and
Here's
luck
fe
better.
She was quiet, but then "still water runs
was proven by her receiving a
letter from a certain person every day.
She thinks that name "Al" is just "It," and
we were sure there was a big reason back
of it until she paid a visit to Ringtown and
met a certain "Biney." What's up, "Boots,"
tennis cojirts, in basketball, in baseball and
volleyball.
You can also find Pearl in
the gymnasium every night after dinner, for
Whatever you do or wherever you
Fm
it
deep," as
in
Pearl, remember that our best
love go with you.
for
Could we have done without her on our
basketball team?
Fll say not, for she sure
could toss that ball.
very fond of every type of
athletics.
She proved this in her Freshman year playing for the cham|)ionship in
basketball. You see her on the hockey field,
i
suit
We missed "Boots" just lots the first
eighteen weeks, for she decided to stay in
Berwick for that length of time. Can it
be possible there is some attraction up
there?
tall;
"Schelly"
work
would
"Schelly" tries to
to
S
Here is another of our tiny girls whose
appearance denotes modesty and quietness,
but we find appearances deceiving, for
Hazel is generally ])resent when we have
fun on third floor. Fun is a mild form of
Some might say
in
wishing you,
Hazel, the
best
of
the future.
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DOROTHY SCHMIDT
Scranton Central Hish School
Technical High School
Scranton. Pa.
rscranton. Pa.
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••Dot"
Small wonder that lie was
nervous, for wasn't it an honor to be allowed to interview as popular and well
Poor man
!
The Technical High School at Scranton
graduated her with honors and sent her to
Bloomsburg with a standard to uphold;
both loyally and faithfully •'Dottie" has fulfilled her trust.
She has very frankly made
her work as a student to be the most important items of her college years therefore,
both scholarshi]) and a splendid satisfaction of work ••well done" has been her reward.
of the class of '29 as
sight of that charming
])erson with her sweet smile and gorgeous
red hair more vivid and striking than any
known
Pansy?
member
a
Then the
—
he had ever seen before. It made him forget everything that he intended to say.
How true it is that "\ woman's hair is her
crown of glory." But Pansy, as usual, rose
to the occasion and tactfully .set him at his
That is a way of hers. After the
ease.
interview, we were able to gather a few
That she
things from the man's ravings:
loves to dance, has a horror of mice, believes in doing things efficiently, is clever
along artistic lines, has a refreshing sense
of humor (haven't you ever beard her giggle), is Vice President of tlie local Alpha
Delta Zeta and Clrand Secretary of the
same sorority. And then, he started again,
"That gorgeous red hair, I tell you, it actuallv forms a halo around her head."
However, she has by no means confined
herself
is
all
to
pep
studies alone.
and
In
enthusiasm
athletics,
—an
she
opponent
worthy of one's best effort, or a colleague
Hockey, baseball,
of which to be proud.
basketball and hiking find her a ready
votary.
The Girls' Chorus, Geographic Society
and the Y. \V. C. A. bear her name on the
membership records, and she also acted as
one of the stenographers for the Obiter. Because she is always willing to do even more
than her share, it is no wonder we often
hear, "Get 'Dot" Schmidt to do it, then
we will he sure that it is done right."
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MAY.ME
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Passaic High Scliool
New Jersey
Every week-end "Mae" simply must go
well, we can't imagine what would
home or
New York
the .\rt
We
know she sings those lovely
solos at church, but then, what else draws
her to Nanticoke so unfailingly? That may
not be so hard to guess.
If you only knew
"Mae" with her grace pleasing manners and sweet voice.
(He is onlv human
after all).
our
—
in
—
happen.
"Going to see such and such a show? Gee.
saw it in New York." Yes, thafs Helen's
While
lifting strain of
coke Clubs.
Her love for and ability in
music is well known. Do you wonder why
we love to have her play when we can trap
her?
reply, cause at vacation time she travels
to New York and does the town. .\nd here's
a little secret I'm telling only to you
she
loves art and has no little ability in that
is
ra
music through the halls
and you know that "Mae's" around. Oh.
how slie can sing. She takes an interest in
her school work and is an active participant
in the Mixed Chorus, Clothing and Nanti-
Presto, change.
Is it possible that this
the same pirl who came here from New
Jersey two years ago.
Then short, and
Now tall and wilto confess, rather phimp.
lowy.
And how? Ask the athletes of the
school.
She's outstanding, and why?
The
only girl to receive her "B" in her Freshman year. .\n honored memher of the Letternian's Cluh is our Helen. Tennis, hiking
and dancing are "Hana"s"" hohhies, and in
accordance to Pop Fisher they are opposite
to her daily work, for she is an excellent
student.
line.
.seliool
••>Iae"
A
true sport in every sense."
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SELETSKI
Nanticoke, Pa.
"Hana"
"A
J.
Nanticoke Hish
"Mae" seriously maintains that she will
be a school ma'am, but because of the interest shown in her group of friends, comprised of doctors, lawyers, dentists we
have our doubts.
Museum
—
one of "Hana's" stopping places.
In the Current Literature Club, Helen
impressed them so well that they rushed
her when she returned from Berwick, so
that no other extra-curricular club would
wishes for happiness and success in all
her undertakings are extended to her from
gain her presence.
lier class
We
wonder
what
Helen
To our
quiet,
aristocratic
and numerous
"Mae,"
best
friends.
be<'ome.
There's doubt in our minds, but a river with
many streams surely finds the ultimate goal.
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A.
SERAFINE
Sliicksliinnv
GRACE ELEANOR SHADE
High School
Nescopeck High School
Nescopeck. Pa.
Moeanafiiia. Pa.
"Love"
"Seiafliie"
Go
One couldn't fail to recognize Lena with
her blue eyes, rosy cheeks and a big smile.
Lena is very good natured and alwavs
ready to help others, sometimes forgetting
all
about herself.
Lena's favorite pastime is playing the
"uke," accordion and dancing.
She gives
dancing as a reason for going home every
week-end, but we wonder if it really is.
Maybe "C" is her attraction.
She
very small,
of space, there
humor, life and other
a personality which no
miss.
is
amount
a
but
in that small
are bushels of pep,
qualities that make
one would want to
song
sigh.
school.
She likes sport.s, especially when she is
a spectator.
Dancing and sewing are her
favorite pastimes.
girls
does
Lena talking or whistling
s
library
Grace is very quiet when she wants to
be and we have seen her study hard. She
usually has much pep in the morning as
she walks across the river bridge between
Berwick and Nescopeck before coming to
should be seen and not
anything but apply in this
situation, for whenever you go you hear
"Little
heard"
i
whenever you will and
you will find Grace. You might think she
is
very studious, but at times we have
caught her dreaming. Just say something
about Ford & Co. or oranges and lemons.
She will rc])ly. "Oh, you" or "Don't," with
in the
Grace cast her lot with the Primary
group, as she wishes to keep young. Here's
bits of the latest
hoping she
hits.
Grace
In spite of the
is
successful.
sweet tempered girl and
never a thing too much for her to
is
a very
fact that our happy-golucky classmate always finds good times,
she also devotes some of her time to studv-
do.
ing.
acquainted with Grace.
We are told that Lena expects to teach,
but as you know our exfwctations are not
always realized.
We will hope that success may be hers in her chosen profession
whatever it mav be.
Y. W. C. .\., First Aid
basketball, baseball, hiking.
there
is
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you want
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SHANNON
MARY
Herwii-k Hif;h School
Berwick,
A
fr
scholar, a
I'a.
jrotxi
s]i(trt
aiui a
sin-
is an ambitious and studious Senior
Rural (iroup. She has been an active member of the Sewing Club and also
of the Rural Club.
of the
To
and
and greatest achievements has been
growing of long locks.
Perhaps this
accounts for her spending a large part of
her leisure time before the ever popular
locker room mirror.
We can't attribute it
to vanity becaiise her major interest is not
in men.
However, we can't speak for her
minor interests. Her ambitious streaks are
latest
her
none
friends she
will
is
forg<-t
the best
lu-r
pal ever
willingness to
lend a helping hand.
the
Mary can always be
seen hurrying to
are not for her, you
can see her hurrying to the library. For
some of oiir locker room girls the library
means a pleasant ))lacc to pass the time
away and work. For Mary, it means a
jilace to work.
Because of her love of nature she would rather spend her spare
time out of doors.
class,
The onset of such a spell can
be detected by an earnest look, coupled
with "Let's go over to the Library. I can't
work over here." or "I'm going to do
health problems."
also notable.
TWO
and
if
clas.ses
All our classmates wish
of luck and success, as we
is deserving of both.
Ruth rarely loses her temper, but when
her face becomes rosy red we know something is out of time and tune.
We are
sure that Ruth will succeed for she pos.sesse.s the qualities which insure success in
any
School
I'a.
.Mary
tliat's
friends at B. S. T. ('. Of course, slie comes
in for her share of razzing in the locker
room, hut so do all of us.
One of her
i
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Rupert,
Ruth.
Her agreeable
manner and disposition have won her many
friend
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SHULTZ
K.
Bloomsburg
Mary
know
the
that
best
she
"To have
And
a pal and a comrade
a friend of tested worth.
Is more real Joy and zest to
Than anything on earth.
Dear pal o' mine, we're glad
field.
We're found
a
friend
in
life
to say.
vou."
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RUTH SIULER
SIBLEY
Danville Hisli School
Danville, Pa.
"Sidler"
Old Forge Hisli School
Benton, Pa.
"Dick"
A
quiet,
unassumiiift
ol\ap
"Dick."
is
Ruth
water runs deep," and the thoughts
this young man thinks are ponderous and
weighty ones.
"Dick" never is seen wasting his time
around young w(mien, for he believes in
He is inkeeping his mind on his work.
dustrious and a hard and willing worker.
Ask
"Dick" belongs to the Boys" Glee Club
and his tenor voice is an asset to that Club.
He
likes
ize
in
nothing better than to harmonwith the boys in singing, "Who's
Yes, "Dick" is married and he drives to
and from school in his Ford sedan. Despite the weary road. "Dick" is plodding
right along and it won't he long before
"Dick" will he teaching a little country
is
continually
])layiiig
on the "I..ocker
away with them.
Room Gang."
when he
settles
ley,
old
prof like
finall}'
boy,
The "Gang"
for she
don't
down
he gets
miss him
to teach.
is
certainly interested in her work.
—
Hut Ruth also has another interest an inWell, Ruth, you may
terest in Tamaqua.
have your boy friends, but we feel sure
that you will make him wait a long, long
time before you will decide to give up teachWhatever the path you take we wish
ing.
vou the best of luck.
"pranks"
Still
will
shy,
Ruth has taken up primary work and
we know she will be a successful teacher,
school.
"Dick"
who seems modest and
Everyone thinks Ruth is so bashful. Well,
But ask some of her
she is sometimes.
locker room friends who know her quite
well and they'll probably tell you some of
the tricks .she plays on the girls.
Did you know that "Dick"
Sorry Now."
was married?
a girl
Here is one of the best natured girls
Sincerity, unselfishness and
of our class.
poise are a few of the qualities which Ruth
Everyone has found her a real
possesses.
friend, willing to help whenever and whereever she is needed. Her motto .seems to be
"Work with a will," for that is what .she is
generally doing.
room boys.
the locker
is
She'd never think of telling a lie.
But when you see her alone somewhere
Well, I'm telling you, "Please take care."
"Still
Sib-
become an old crank\"
some we've met.
Here's hoping this cruel, cold world will
give you a break in anything you tackle.
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GRAYCE LOUISE SIMMONS
SIESKO
Old Forge High School
Old Forge. Pa.
"Twinie"
Nanticoke High school
Nanticoke. Pa.
•Halt
•
A
good sport, a real friend, a wonderful
and an altogetlier charming miss in
"The Smith a mighty man is he.
With large and sinewy hands."
This
serious,
self-conscious
lad
brings
blonde lassie strutting through the
singing, "I loved you then, as I love
you now," You'll know ifs "Twinie," and
we often wondered if there wasn't a real
reason for it. She loves all kinds of sports.
Her favorite s))orts are basketball and tena
memories of that poem, "The Village Blacksmith."
Why "Walt" ever chose the teaching profession is a mystery to us per-
little
halls
—
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pal
Neverthehai)s he loves "to serve others."
less, he is bound to make a capable teacher
we'll vouch for that.
—
Should tennis come first, "Twinie?"
because most of your spare mcmients were
spent on the courts? Can .she play? Well,
guess
I
If you should happen to have a heavy
problem to solve, go to this person, because
she is sure to give you advice which will
nis.
This gentleman prefers his sax to either
blondes or brunettes, but still he can always be seen attending the dances and it
takes "two" to attend.
"Walt" is an old
member of the Maroon and Gold Orchestra, having playing two years.
"Walt" was a candidate for football, but
injury in one of the games kei>t him out
for the rest of the season.
"Walt" also
was our best half-miler; at West Chester
he placed second.
However, "Walt" prefers best of
delve into studies.
He
is
a
all
frequent
helj)
you
lots.
"Oh. I'm Just dying for something good
to eat." is always her favorite cry and she
is usually able to discover something that
will appease her appetite for a few minutes
at the least. Can we ever forget the good
I
feeds we bad in rooms 370 and 3.51?
should say not
"Twinie" is Just determined she will teach
five years, but we are sure it will not he
one day over that time.
to
visi-
tor to tlie library, nor is it due to any lady
friend.
"Walt" is an ardent supporter of
the Dramatic (luh.
He is a member of the
.\lpha Psi Omega and Omega Chi Fraternities.
Here's to you, old pal. hojiing you get
all
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CATHERINE
Hisli School
Larksville. Pa.
Laik>.ville
"Jess"
When you
wavy
see
a
girl,
with
dark
"A maiden modest and
you lan make up your mind
it's .lessie.
You may see her at any time
dashing down the hall to the elevator a few
last
One
bell rings
boxes.
is
sure to
If one
is
visiting the mail
started.
day passes and "Jess" does
Catherine is a strong support of the "B"
Club, where she heartly exercises her good
will.
She is one of the few who has gained
the rank of membership of the first girl's
not get at least one letter, there certainly
must have been a railroad wreck.
She also enjoys music and as a result
abilities
run along the musical line.
With her soprano voice she makes music
in
the air.
This is the reason why she
joined the Girls" Chorus.
her
We
all
know
".less" will
make
as an intermediate teacher,
her the best of luck.
a
self-possessed,
If you ever see a tall, graceful form approaching, you"ll know it's "Kitty."
She
has a cheery smile that would drive all your
blues away.
On first meeting her, one
would think her to be very quiet and sedate, hut wait until you know her!
Those
grey eyes of hers just twinkle with merriment and mi.schievousness wlien you get her
for class.
make them.
of her pet hol)l)ies
.School
Pa.
Yet beautiful and sweetly dressed."
Although Jessie may be slow in getting to
classes you can be sure that she is not so
slow in making friends, for wherever she
goes she
SIXCONIS
"Kitty"
jolly
hair,
seconds before the
C.
Notch High
Sugar Notch,
iSusar
"B" Club formed
at
this
institution.
She
has a great liking for sjiorts, especially
hockey. She was one of the players of the
"Senior Champion Team of 1928-1929." She
docs not only excell in sports, slie was also
a member of the "Girls' Glee Club" and
the "B. B. A. Club."
success
and we wish
"Do you know any new games for word
is Catherine's most common way of
drill?"
announcing her presence.
She
is
always
in-
terested in the welfare of her young pupils,
and she just can't seem to do enough for
them. Xo one can say that she isn't going
to be an ideal school teacher.
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Sara
SPANGLER
E.
(oiighlin High
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Sara
>l.
Who
!
gracefully
doesn't
slim,
know
hrown-eyed
VERA STAUFFER
Shenandoah Hish School
School
Kinfttown, Pa.
"Vearie"
a
lass,
you should ever happen around sometime and hear someone say, "Well, I'm
peeved," you know It is Vera. She is just
full of fun, you bet.
There is never a feed
goes on in .3.51 or +.56 but what Vera is
right there.
Does she like to eat? Well,
certain
If
witli
charming
smile aiul friendly "hello" for
everyone? It has been said that that same
And
smile is the sweetest in the college.
did you ever see such brown eyes.
"No,"
comes an emphatic cliorus from North Hall,
"never
I
!"
Sara has the
thoughtful of others, jolly in a
last but not least, ever ready
for the eats. Down town we hear her say,
"Here is Bush's. Aren't we going in?"
We .should say, and as to
Full of fun?
work, no one could be more conscientious.
She has a knack of doing each day's assignment as it comes, so that we often hear
her say, "Let's go out. I haven't any work
lege
girl;
work.
Vera
Sara
is
at
always
vacation
shows
a great hurry to get
times and over week-
all
her undertakings.
happiness and success
class of '29.
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her playing and also her in-
Vera is so earnest in all her work that
we are sure that she will succeed in all
in
We wonder if the Junior class president of Mullenberg could tell us why. How
about it, Ed? Is our psychology sound?
Best wishes for
itself in
terests in all games that have been plaved
at B. S. T. C.
ends.
from the
also dis|)lays capability in athletics.
for hockey and volleyball
Her fondness
tonight."
home
guess.
Besides liking to eat, Vera is a quiet,
conscientious girl, who is bound to make a
success in her profession.
She professes
the sterling quality of being dependable.
Ever willing and gracious she lends a helping hand to her clas.smates in their school
dis])osition of the ideal col-
crowd, and
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HAROLD STODDARD
K. STOROSKO
Nanticoke Hij;h School
Diilton Hisli School
Nantieoke. Pa.
Dalton. Pa.
".Mary
"HoHrty"
"Howdy"
c-ame to us two years ago and
distinguished himself in many ways.
He was not an athlete to any great extent,
hut when it came to the annual class foothall game, you could always find him there
with hells on. Another thing that made him
so jM])ular was his inevitahle "Line" with
the women.
He could he seen almost any
week-end escorting a member around the
town, and if not around here he seemed to
have an attraction up the river.
has
Personality, perseverance and popularity
go hand in hand wherever she goes. Have
they not won her way into the "B," the
Dramatic, the First Aid Clubs, and aLso
into the hearts of her
"Howdy" was
also
distinguished
as
He was
as a dancer, or
"Mary Kay's"
Success
\\'e
the
also
vou
yours
in
every
thing
industrious
in
wonder.
To "Mary Kay,"
a true friend, go the
best wishes of the class of 1929 in her future work.
manager
he
?
nature shines
her class work and practice teaching, and she claims she is quite serious in
remaining in the teaching profession, !>ut
forth
for the Freshmen play
of 1927. a member of the Glee Club and a
member of the Dramatic Club, in which he
so ably played the part of Deacon in the
number of the Dramatic Club presentations.
business
"gang?"
The gym seems to lure our Mary quite
often.
We wonder whether ifs her ability
There was another way in which he distinguished himself and that was at meal
time.
He could put away as much "grub"
as two ordinary bo.xers.
Treasurer of the Y. M. C. A.
Kay"
—
"Mary K" what a world of meaning that
name conveys. Merely to know .Mary does
The better we know her, the
not suffice.
more we love her, and, can we wonder why?
Old friends and new friends.
Tried friends and true friends;
Many
Are
that
For
do.
or few friends
to be had, but
a g(tod every-day friend,
Go-all-the-way friend,
.•\sk-what-y(m-may friend.
Give us just "Kay."
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Nanticoke High School
Nanticoke, Pa.
•Micky
•
Mildred came to our midst from NantiShe is very studious, conscientious
and appears to he very quiet. We soon
changed our minds about "Micky" being
She enjoys
quiet after we once knew her.
If you
liaving fun as much as any of us.
coke.
think she is quiet just get her started, and
then you can .see for yourself just how
much fun she possesses.
i
Regardless of Mildred's study habits, she
has good times, but work must come before
pleasure. Her motto is "Work before i)leaIt would be better for more of us
sure."
Mildred is
if we would adopt her policy.
fond of all sports, having participated in
baseball and volleyball.
a true and sincere friend, and
her friendshi]) is gained you
have a friend that will stick by you.
Mildred
wlien
is
once
Here's wishing Mildred the very best luck
in all her future undertakings.
and success
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ANNE JOSEPHINE TABY
CHARLES SURFIELD
Shenandoah High
Shenandoah,
Shamokin
ischool
Four years ago Charles entered this
stitution and immediately settled down
four years of grim
in-
dreary and lone this world would appear
were nowhere near.
If girls, like "Taby,
"
Now we come
most charmour class.
"Taby" is a
capable student with a keen sense of humor.
One of the best combinations for success
that any young lady could desire. One of
her main characteristics is her boundless
supply of good nature, which, along with
her winning personality, has made her a
ing
—
—
"Charlie" enjoys a good bull session and
whenever he hears of any he is right there
Seldom is he late for
to "throw the bull."
class, for his "Big Ben" makes sure of that.
members
to one of the
of
favorite with everyone.
Anne never
for
misses the southbound train
home on Saturdays, but not with
the
sole intent of seeing her parents.
Pleasant, sensible and especially human,
He will never
are the virtues of Charles.
forget his practice teaching with Miss D
Did she make him. Boy
Ask him.
we want to say to "Taby"
you've roamed the highways and byways of life, and learned the care, the
struggle and strife, lean hack in your chair
when age takes you in."
In [larting,
"When
.
!
Through this world "Charlie" will go, taking the troubles of life with a smile and
giving to the world his best.
What more
Then think
of the time
when we were
class-
mates and friends.
can one do?
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Pa.
How
to
He
chose the
science and social studies for his majors.
He gave most of liis time to education and
"Charlie" has also atnot to athletics.
tained tlie respect and admiration of the
Those who know him, remember
"Profs."
that he spent most of bis first year on a
certain dark haired lass but she graduated and now he spends week-ends at home
working so he says.
labor.
Hi.sh school
Shamokin.
"Tabv"
Pa.
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LAIRA THO.MAS
TAYLOR
Bloomsburi; Hi^h School
Fciwardsville Hisli School
Ednardsville. Pa.
Bloomsburg. Pa.
"Taylor"
She
is
fair maiden hurrying to class
with a half-dozen books 'neath her arm and
a serious look upon her brow, you can assure yourself that it is Laura.
This shy
young maiden is very studious and has her
work prepared always. Whenever a last
minute cram before class occurs, everyone
goes to Laura to find out the details of
the assignment.
She always lends a helping hand to those who need it.
If
not fair to outward view.
As many maidens be.
Her loveliness I never knew
Until she smiled on me.
I saw her eye was bright.
well of love, a spring of light.
Oh! then
A
Gee, I'm
Got any eats?
Yes, we know that "Taylor" does
like to eat, but what we ran"t understand
is how she manages to keep her girlish figure after eating so much.
Hey, kids!
starved.
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Yes and quiet, too. No, she is
afraid to laugh, but she believes in
silent approval.
Through this we feel she
gets her full measure of life.
Tliose of us
Bashful?
who know Laura
best believe that behind
her quiet smile and serious eyes lies a character containing all the elements of greatness, before which men will someday bow.
play basketball.
"Quiet, girls!
Study hour
is on."
This
Meriel.
As a member
of the Governing Board she has done her
bit to keep the halls quiet for the girls to
have peace in studying and sleeping.
s
another side of
The class of "29 extend their heartiest
wishes for vour future success, Laura.
Meriel is a willing worker in the Alpha
Delta Zeta Sorority and she also serves
as treasurer of the Student Government.
We hope that you will be as successful in
after life as you have been while here at
Bloomsburg.
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not
"Taylor" was always noted for being a
good sport in High School and she's living
up to her reputation more than ever now.
She may be small, but you .should see her
is
you see a
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A. THOMAS
Berwick High Scliool
LENORE
Eveter, Pa.
Berwiclv, Pa.
"Betty"
"Tommy"
s
Brown
Then there came a great loud rapping,
As of someone loudly tapping.
Tapping at the library door
And
in stalked
THOMAS
B.
Exeter High School
Xever
"Betz"
eyes, brown hair,
a worry, never a care.
Her kind
heart and willing hand.
Always place her in demand.
Lenore.
ous to mention. Among these friends there
one tall Adonis, who is the hero of most
He is the
of these thrilling experiences.
This is our "Betty."
"Betty" has never been known to have
any worries. She is famous for her optimistic outlook on life and for the fact that
she boasts no member of the opposite sex
has ever touched her heart.
Have you ever been down to the "gym"
No
or any place and failed to .see her.
she is always ready. Does she like to dance?
There is no doubt about it.
In her Junior vear. she was a member
of the Girls' Glee Club, First Aid Club and
great "Savidge" baseball player.
the
Lenore's pet pastime is to have fim by
doing something startling that no other person would think of, whether it is intentional or otherwise,
If
boy friends."
don't always know.
some interesting
you about "the
Keally, they are too numer-
you want to
ask Lenore
stories,
we
hear
to tell
is
Sewing Club.
Did you ever see
the first bleacher minus
"Betty" at a football game. Never
She has an over amount of "pep" and enthiisiasm. but there must be a reason for
Of all Lenore's abilities and arts, singing will always be first; that is, if you put
If you wish to have
the worst one first.
your sorrows drowned in mirth, ask Lenore
to give you a few grand opera selections.
She can always make us laugh when she begins to sing her special songs. She can entertain Mu Phi Sigma sisters whenever they
feel that they need such entertainment.
.
all
this.
"Betty" has many interests, but her chief
hobby is basketball, at which she stars as
a guard.
"Betty's" motto is "Xever worry" or
"Don'tcha care."
"Everything will turn out alright, so why
worry?" that is "Betty's'' favorite expres-
We
feel sure that Lenore will be a successful teacher, for she has the delightful
personality, in addition to her scholastic
abilities, which is always an asset in any
know "Betty"
profession.
particular,
—
sion.
When
sorrowful.
K'SSJ^K^lCiSiXsJZ^r^
is wearing a smile you
happy about something in
but behold, when it is down and
her face
is
Oh, poor "Betty."
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J.
MILDRED THURSTOX
THOMAS
Sunbury High School
Central High School
Sunhury, Pa.
Scraiiton. Pa.
•Mig"
Everyone knows
She is one of our
this
blue-eyed
Mildred comes to us from that great town
of Sunhury.
Although she is small of
maiden.
most popular
On the surface, "Mig" appears to
girls.
be quiet, but on the contrary, she is a
very light-hearted and joyous ])erson. She
is always ready to laugh and
join in any
sport that may come along. She may seem
hard to become acquainted with but when
you know her .she is a friend well wortli
having. One must know "Mig" to appreciate her pep, wit and humor.
"Mig"s" cry of "Bring on the eats," can
be heard at most any hour of the day.
Boxes from home are her specialty.
Our "Mig" is never worried by such
trifles as her lessons.
Her motto is:
"Never worry,
Never fret.
Get what you can.
And "can" what you get."
3
?
She
college's
stature she certainly possesses varied abilities which are of great asset to her in her
chosen
Mildred is an ardent student and makes
use of all her free periods. That accounts
for her knowing her lessons every day
She
is one of our good girls, not exactly quiet,
for she enjoys a good time and is ready to
laugh quite becomingly when the occasion
arises.
.\s for Mildred's future, we wi.sh you all
the success and happiness that this world
member
of the .\lpha Delta Zeta
Sorority and the Electric City Club.
She
is always doing her bit at parties and all
other social events.
is
a
field.
"Smile and the world smiles with you.
frown and you frown alone." The world is
always smiling with Mildred for she rarely
frowns. She is a bright student and very
fond of music.
She is a member of the
Orchestra and the Baton Chib.
Mildred
sure can handle a cello.
can give
yovi.
With such fine qualities, personality and
happy disposition, none other than success
can be hers, and as a final tribute to "Mig"
we can say
"To know her is to
And we know her
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well."
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ANNA TROUTMAN
TITMAN
E.
Klo(iin>l>iir^
HisI'
Seliiisgrove
Soliocil
A
Blue eyes, rosy cheeks, blonde hair and
winninj;
that's
smile,
she.
A
"hello," which is the first step in
Ruth
tance, but that is not half.
sport; also, a good student.
Our Ruth
a
is
girl
of
the
is
a
a
years ago.
in
Florida,
terest.
It
trip
in
good
Anna
at
all
schools,
unusual to
hear
Ruth say about Monday or Tuesday, "I
am going to New York City or Philadeljihia
hel])
others
and
— that
true, alis
our
commonly known
is
in
Anna
her
her
week-end."
In addition to being a
globe trotter, Ruth has to her credit two
years of successful teaching.
this
is
a
real
time properly
work.
She is
student and distributes
in applying herself to
frequently seen in the
library, busily engaged in selecting materials which she knows will be of use both
to herself as a student teacher and the pu,\nyone with
pils under her su])ervision.
such an attitude is bound to be successful.
Since Ruth has blonde hair she has made
up her mind that her life mate shall have
blonde hair, too.
a friend loyal
Even though Anna did not live in the
dormitory, she found great pleasure working in private homes, thus earning her way
However, she will be
through college.
greatly missed by her Junior locker-mates,
for at every Senior gymnasium period a
shrill voice was beard calling out, "Say,
kids, what time is it?"
around the world several
not
to
not only a lover of nature, taldramatics, but she also displays
Her fondness for
capability in athletics.
volleyball shows itself in her playing, and
also in her interest in all games that have
been played here at the college.
ented
The winter of 192H she spent
Cuba and other places of inis
willing
smiling dark-haired Anna,
as "Annie."
wide experience.
Besides the e\|ierience
Ruth had
good sport,
wa\'s
cheery
acquain-
Bloomsburg ColShe graduated from
"Ruth
lege Preparatory Course in 1921.
E." decided she would like "real college"
life in a dormitory, and so she joined the
"fioucher Gang."
We were happy to have
Ruth return to us again in 1927-28. She
is here now, hut let me whisper, "It is for a
degree."
Pa.
".\niiie"
"Kutli K."
a
High School
.Seliiisgrove,
Bkxmishuis, Pa.
Here's to vour luck.
Of Anna
"A
it
may
willing
be truthfully said:
heart,
a
helping hand,
Alwavs readv on demand."
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MARGARET INBEWUST
Benton Vooational
His''
Benton. Pa.
•Peg"
Val"
Who is that vivacious girl with those
It's none other than our
fascinating eyes?
own dear "Val" the fourth musketeer.
station.
One
of
way
Margaret's
many charms
is
—
her
she may appear sophistionly they knew her as we do,
what a wDrld of difference it would make.
She is a unique type, one that keeps you
guessing.
To many people
willingness to listen to her
good listener is al.\
friend's troubles.
ways appreciated.
anti
cated, but
Margaret is naturally quiet and at times
This
she may be seen lost in day dreams.
is a warning to tho.se who know her that
a new poem is about to lie ])roduced.
troit.
Interested in sports? Well, 1 guess. "Val"
the proud possessor of a "B," which she
so rightly deserved since she persevered to
the end to earn it.
is
at any time you are over-worked, go
Margaret; she says, "There is time for
If
s
if
"Val" is often caught day dreaming
after she gets her mail from Detroit. Never
mind, vou'U soon get vour male from De-
Margaret is the President of the Current
Literature Club, and she contributes poems
to the Maroon and Gold.
to
VALENCE
"She's sweet of disposition.
She's loving, wise and kind.
She's full of true affection.
She can not be defined."
Marjraret comes to us from Benton. She
is one of the reasons why the B. & S. train
Although
is able to continue running daily.
she is often the last one to get on, she makes
it, even if it is necessary to race to the next
quiet
E.
.Altoona Senior Hisli School
.Vltoona. Pa.
School
student and student teacher, "\'al"
How envious we are of the little ones who can claim her as their teacher
some day. Will she teach long? Well
we hope so. However, strange things do
happen.
.\s a
everything."
is
Our best wishes follow you, "Peg," when
we find new paths at the end of the school
vear.
a whiz.
At any rate, no matter where you go, or
what you jmdertake, "Val" whether it be
the teaching profession or
you have
the sincerest wishes of your gang and all
—
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THEODORE VITAL
VEETY
Newport Higli Scliool
Glen Lyon, Pa.
Falls Overfield Vocational School
Clark's Summit, I'a.
•Ted"
••Allie"
?
"Ted" came
us from Xewport High
just four years ago. His disposition, being
that of a quiet, unassuming person, caused
us to wonder just what he would mean to
us.
We did not wait long, however, for
"Ted" soon won a place in our hearts.
glance one would tliink Alice is
But take another look at
a very quiet girl.
those big brown eves and you will see that
they talk almost as much as Alice does
herself.
Alice is not only quite talkative
She makes
but she is always sociable.
friends very easily, for she always wears a
smile and is always willing to help others.
At
first
is
studies.
—
for fun.
We
mate."
wondered why Alice went home
Can it be that she wants
to "PHIL" her eyes of him? We wonder???
We shall miss you vtry much, "Allie."
so
all
much
to
"Ted" was not a bit shy of tlie ladies
and finally acknowledged that he was doing
his jiart in amusing tliem.
All men like
rliicken in some way, but the thing "Ted"
likes better than chicken is "more chicken."
"Ted" is a lover of books but books are
He has found his "soul
not his only love.
a conscientious worker in her
However, she feels that there is
time for work and play. Just drop in on
370 and you will .see what time slie takes
Alice
He was one of the best student teachers
ever had. Probably it was beMiss D
cause of the inspiration. We do not know
this year.
his plans are for the future hut we
wish vou success in all vou do. Good luck
what
You
are a source of sunshine for a rainy
We could hardly have done without
you on our volley team. That, "Sock it.
kid!"' would serve as an inspiration for any-
I
day.
one.
May
career.
of
^m
luck be yours in your teaching
Best wishes from your classmates
all
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MARY
G.
WALSH
MELTHA WARMOLTH
Larksville High School
Larksville, Pa.
Kdwardsville HiRh School
Edwardsville. Pa.
Mary
you can
picture to yourself
rollicking, carefree, mirthful
girl
If
a
Straight black hair, snappy brown eves
a win.some smile, thafs Meltha.
She's a
true friend and a real good sport.
She is
always willing to do or go anywhere anvone suggests, and you will find her a helping hand at anytime.
and
Jolly,
with
a
companionable disposition, you have Mary.
Wasn't it she who entertained the class and
was the center of all laughter?
i
Her interests were many and varied;
when teaching she was always interested
and ready to help the children, but when
outside of class all her attention was turned
to a certain young person from North Hall.
Good naturedness was one of her qualities.
Didn't Mary go around for a week
Meltha spends her spare time wishing
she were home, and every day that passes
she certainly has it marked off on the calendar.
with a red no.se as a result of not being
able to refuse the two Pegs, her roommates, the privilege of practising on her
Meltha's voice can be heard at all hours
of the day and her most noted cry is. "Is
the mail in?"
nose?
We are glad .Meltha chose the Primary
Group, because her sunny disposition will
The Delta Phi Sigma
tunate
either sees or pretends to see only
the bright side of this world.
She has no
Good
vours
I
&^
in
luck.
Just the same.
those
.\dieu. Meltha. and if in this wide world
you ever meet trouble, remember "Smile."
and the trouble will disappear.
Mary, and may success be
vour future
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mem-
.\lthough her motto is "Never do today
when you can do tomorrow." she gets there
hope that Mary may continue to
rush her way into the hearts of
with whom she comes in contact.
is
surely bring her su
trouble or, if she has, they are hidden by
her sunny smile.
all
Sorority
having her as one of their
bers.
Mary
We
in
life.
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ANNA MARY WASLEY
Slu'iiaiuloali
High
Sheiiandoali,
Eagles Mere High School
Eagles Mere. Pa.
Scliool
l>a.
"Anna .Mary"
Just a
"Anna
little
Man"
Do you know Helen?
is
gone.
hind her an impression that amuses, brightens or eheers. "Anna Mary's" grin has
often chased the blues away for gloom cannot witlistand her dimples and beaming
countenance.
We
])ies,
If not,
you
really
She
should become acquainted with her.
has just the color red hair that you like,
big brown eyes and a winning smile. With
such a description, plus a large quantity
of personality added to it, who could help
but a)ipreciate her friendship?
happy word and
But she leaves be-
smile, a little
certainly does like sports, too.
a baseball game, she gets up to
bat you may be sure that the result will
Not only in baseball does
be a home-run.
Helen portray her sportsmanship, but also
In fact, whatever she does,
in basketball.
Helen
When
always remember the delicious
cakes and fudge that she shared with
will
lier friends.
"Anna Mary" has ardently supported her
Alma Mater in the way of student activities.
As a member of the Girls" Chorus,
in
she does well.
way into our hearts.
The Mu Phi Sigma cherishes her friendThrough whatever paths, Life may
ship.
Despite the fact tliat Helen is so interested in sports, she never has neglected her
studies.
She is a firm believer in that old
adage, "Business before pleasure."
she sang her
take you, may you always find happiness at
every turn.
Since Helen has
all
which are necessary
of the characteristics
a good teacher, we
in
are sure she will achieve success in her
chosen profession.
We wish you, Helen,
all the luck and happiness which it is possible to attain.
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MARGARET ELIZABETH WICKIZER
HELEN MAE WHEATON
('nii!;hlin
Wilke—ISane,
Blackie"
Who
is
tlie
Falls Overflelcl A ocational High
l.ake \\inola. Pa.
Hisli School
P;i.
•PeggieIll
with the pretty smile?
tliat's "Blackie."
Yes,
Those eyes and dimples cer-
girl
"Blackie."
tainly
draw
the fall
of
1927 there
C, from Lake Winola,
T.
Oh. don't you know,
it's
School
came
a
to
rather
B.
S.
?
tall,
blonde haired, blue eyed miss, known as
"Peggie."
Before she had been here many
weeks we discovered in "Peggie" a real ar-
attention.
"Blackie's" preat at any kind of sport.
really don't know
what the hockey
team would have done without Helen to
hack them. Oh, boy, at hasketball, she is
a star.
Baseball is one of her best sports,
because she is great at batting, as well as
running the ba.ses.
tistic ability.
We
By the end of the first .semester many
of the Waller Hall girls were surprised to
find that "Peggie" was taking a great number of .\'s and B's from the marks of the
Freshman
class.
"Peggie"
We
and
often wondered wliat the attraction
was down at Beckley, but it was .solved
when Bob's letter arrived with the Harrisburg post mark on it.
is
does.
has a very quiet ilisjjosition
very dependable in everything she
"To know her is to love her."
Whenever there are any eats sent from
home "Peggie" is always among those who
are present for the feed, after nine-thirty.
We often wonder why "Peggie" was so
glad to spend the whole eighteen weeks
in Berwick.
There must have been some
other attraction besides the student teaching.
How about it. "Peggie"? We still
wonder if "Peggie" may be seen in the
t'hevrolct Coupe during week-ends and va-
Helen was elected \'ice President of the
Phi Sigma Sorority.
She is a willing
worker and always ready to work for tlie
Mu
welfare of the Sorority.
Sweet, smart and active.
Clever and attractive;
That's our "Blackie."
cation at home.
"Peggie," we are sure that you will be
successful in everything you undertake, and
the very best wishes of the class of '29 go
with vou.
S
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ALBERTA WILLL\MS
E. WILLL\>IS
Edwardsville High School
Hughestown High School
Kdward-ivllle. Pa.
Pitt>ton. Pa.
"Dottie"
•Al"
—
To know her is to love her.
\Villiams, of course.
Who?
—
"Al"
There's a certain interest at Penn State
"Al" has won many a heart, both male
and female, through her pleasant disposiHer readiness for a good time, her
tion.
attitude toward athletics, her interests in
which means a lot of, well you know what,
for "Dot."
If she didn't get her daily letShe
ter. I don't know what would happen.
certainly lives on love, besides wliat she
society and, as a whole, her ability as a
student, has resulted in a wide circle of
eats.
.\t
soul.
friends.
Everyone wondered why "Al" could be
seen strolling down town every night at
We
high."'
"Al"
We
is
a
all
wonder whyr
member
of the
Mu
any sport, '"Dot" is there, heart and
She supports her team and school
with the best of spirit. At basketball she is
a star.
It's no use to say anrtbing about
hockey, as her team was champs. If you
need anything mended just bring it up to
room 363. as "Dottie" belongs to Sewing
Club. She certainly can use a needle to its
best advantages.
could guess. Many of the
girls would remark. "I don't see how she
does it." This year we find among '"Al's"
letters a number of them stamped "Lefour-ten.
"Dot"
There's a certain girl in Waller Hall who
causes one's eyes to glance the second time.
That certain party in "Dottie." Black hair,
blue eyes, winning smile are her outstandFor jiersonality well
ing characteristics.
no one can beat her.
Here's to a lassie that's fair as can be.
Fair and square as you can see.
At dancing we all know "Al."
As a friend, she's a great little pal.
Phi Sigma
As Corresponding Secretary of the Delta
Phi Sigma, "Dot" surely fulfills the office.
She received her numerals for
participation in athletics during her first
year. We could count on "Al" being on any
team hockey, basketball or baseball. She
was often seen on the tennis court swinging a racket.
"Al's" greatest hobby is
dancing.
Whenever any of ".Vis
girl
friends were not in the gJTn, "Al" never
Sororitj".
Let's give "Dot" a toast,
girl for whom we all can boast.
So here's a wish for luck and happiness too.
What B. S. T. C. students wish to vou.
—
A
"
lacked a partner.
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ELIZABETH
H.
ELIZABETH LUCRETIA WILLIAMS
WILLIASIS
Scranton Central High School
Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville. Pa.
"Liz"
Scranton. Pa.
•Libby"
"Wit and humor brighten the darkest
Who
cor-
is
this
tall,
coming down the
attractive
looking girl
That is Elizabeth
Williams. We thought every one knew her.
.She is a great girl, always happy and cheerful, making life happier for others.
She is
always there when she is asked to do her
ners."'
comparatively easy to describe most
by using sweet, lovable, clever, inFor our "Libtelligent, adorable and such.
bv" we need new words and different combinations of the old words, for "Libby" is
It is
girls
Vou
part.
activities
She has a combinadecidedly "different."
tion of all these qualities with wit, humor
and an indetinabie quality of personality,
which endears her to all she meets.
will
find
our
of
hall?
her
school,
Dramatic Club and
She is also
in the foremost
especially active
"Mu
Phi Sigma Sogreat lover of
sports.
You know she was on the team
which won the Senior hockey chainpi(mship
this year.
She sure is a staunch backer of
football and basketball teams. You can understand why basketball, as we have a few
"tall" fellows on the team.
in
rority."
But "Lib" does more than make others
happy through her radiant personality. She
possesses a rare spirit of leadership and
conscientiousness, which has been evidenced
in her capable work for the -Student Government Organization.
Elizabeth
fore we are
Yes, she is. as you would expect, very
clever in her studies and contributes many
She
original opinions in class discussion.
shows evidence of a decided literary flare
and we all predict for her a brilliant literarv career.
One
Two
a girl
all
all
for "Bloom," there-
for her.
bit of radiant sunshine.
bits of
Three
And
is
a
pep and good cheer.
bits of all that's nicest.
you've the spirit of "Liz."
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G. WILLIA.MS
Blakely Hisli seliool
Peckville. Pa.
Slatinstoii. Pa.
"Wanie"
".laiiie"
"Wanie," as she is known better by this
name, because her first has caused many
to twi.st their tongues trying to say it, is
one of the best natured girls at school. A
glance at her would leave the impression
Everyone knows our "Janie." .lane, with
the lifrlit hair and blue eyes. Jane can always be seen but very seldom heard, for
she" travels throujih tlie halls to and from
When you
classes as quietly as a mouse.
do hear Jane she is always singing. She
has a lovely voice and likes to help herself
and her roommates over some rough stone
Her pleasing voice
with a .song of cheer.
won her a place in the Glee Club and could
very often be heard entertaining the "Y"
members at the Wednesday night meetings.
of a very quiet girl, but a visit to room
363 would soon change your opinion. It is
not all foolishness, hut real fun. if you
come to room 363.
"Wanie" carried out her office as fire
lieutenant very well.
Her fine company is
to be recommended on third flour in the
"annex."
Jane is very much interested in sports
and has played on the volleyball and hockey
teams, but she would much rather give her
time as President of the Mu Phi Sigma
Sorority to guide them through a very suc-
"Wanie's" hobby is athletics.
In her
Freshman year she was a member of the
hockey team, basketball and won the girls'
championship in tennis. I don't know what
we would have done without her. .\t any
sport, "Wanie" supports her school and
team with the best of spirit.
She is a member of the Delta Phi Sigma
Sorority and holds the office of Vice Presi-
cessful year.
Although many other organizations have
Jane as a member, the Y. W. C. A. claim
and appreciate her as one of their best
workers.
What the "Y" would ever have
done without her is hard to tell.
We are sure that Jane will be very successful as a Primary teacher, and as a word
we
say:
5S
MYFANWY
JANE WILLIAMS
Slatington Hisli School
of farewell,
m1
dent.
She
is
always ready
We
to lend a help-
work to he done.
wish "Wanie" success and luck when
ing hand when there
is
she leaves B. S. T. C.
—
they bud,
"The years are like flowers
bloom and fade.
But they leave behind sweet fragrance, in
the friendships
we have made."
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OLIVER
S.
KATHRYN WILSON
\V1LLIAMS
Central High School
Seranton. Pa.
NaiitUoke High School
Hanover Township
"Katink"
•Olie"
Whenever
girls on third floor licard
the cry, "Oh, kid, come on over till I tell
you the .joke I beard this week-end," they
all knew that to be the signal for the "clan"
to gather in room 820 to
hear some of
by his friends,
came to us two weeks late from N'anticoke
Hipli School.
In spite of the handicap of
a late hepinninp he came through his Fresh"Olie," as Oliver
man year
is
called
with flying colors.
"Katink's" famous stories. 'I'hey all liked to
collect in her room anyway, for, if she had
just returned from home on Sunday night,
there always was a reason, even though reducing had become
Oliver took an active part in school activities, aside from his regular course of
study. Among the list of his activities may
be found the Mixed Chorus, to which he
belonged the first semester.- He was on the
stage set committee for the Fresliman play,
"So This
Is
London."
He
to that group of students
their lessons prepared.
also
Proficiency in story-telling (?) and abilmake sandwiches, however, were only
some of "Katink's" attractive (pialitics. for
her generous disposition could hardly be
surpassed. "Pete" knows.
ity to
belonged
who always
liad
.•\lthough often lured along the paths of
idleness by tlie gang. "Katink" never failed
Oliver belonged to the Men's Glee Club.
He was al,so a member of the Phi Lambda
or Nature Study Club.
to
wish Oliver all kinds of success
his chosen profession.
do her work.
She proved
to all
in
her
Freshman nmsic class her admirable ability
to concentrate, when she rendered "A Sweet
Little Robin" to the extreme di-light of the
Oliver took a very active part on the
staff of the .Maroon and Gold.
In addition
to this he was an active member of the
newly organized Y. .M. C. A.
We
the
audience.
.Many
people thought "Katink" a cpiiet
but i)erhaps they never had
heard her vocal reaction to the ajjpearance
of little Archibald in the wastehasket. Nevertheless, "Katink." the gang W(udd be lost
without you.
little
in
A real pal is he. wbate'er the task may
he; you need not worry. Just ask "Olie."
miss,
Kathryn's
however, were not
the dormitory for she
was an active member of the Mixed Chorus,
Seranton Club, and the Tau Kappa Phi
Sororitv.
activities,
confined to those
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M.
HELEN WOLFE
Turhotville High School
Espy, Pa.
Central High Srhool
Scrantoii, Pa.
"Izzy"
It was in the summer school of 1927 that
Helen made her first formal visit to B. S.
She had just graduT. C.'s class room.
She
ated from Turhotville High School.
Isabel usually suggests a quiet,
demur, sophisticated girl, with her thoughts
Of cour.se,
always turned to her studies.
we thought tliis always held true but look
That flashing smile and
at her jjicture.
those big brown eyes tell you the whole
The name
—
really liked B. S. T. C. so well that she desired to come back that fall for a two-year
Here is Helen
time flies!
course.
expecting a Senior "write up," and about
to graduate.
How
story.
"A
nifty dancer full of pep,
tell tlie world she sure can step.
She's got a Scrantonian sheik.
And she thinks he can not he beat."
During our two years together we have
learned to enjoy her jileasant smile and
She is one of
appreciate her friendship.
those cheerful girls with merry eyes, and
chestnut brown hair a good combination.
We also admire her studious disposition
l$ut our advise is that she really should not
spend so much time studying at night. For
detailed information, ask Helen.
I'll
do the boys stop and inquire: "Who
that girl?" Oli, that is "Izzy." Everyone
knows her. Those who haven't seen her have
"What is there in
certainly heard of her.
a name? "Izzy" is a rather happy go lucky
girl and expects to teach, but expectations
do not always come true. One of "Izzy's"
She loves to talk
diversions is dancing.
and dance and is usually ready to relate
the news of the dance the night before.
Nor does she take a back seat when it comes
to the opposite sex. Let's not stop to count,
for we probably would run out of num-
Whv
—
is
to make us betraining for a nurse.
think her sister is the drawing card to
Nevertheless, we wish her
that profession.
heaps of success in school teaching, nursing, or whatever she undertakes.
Sometimes
Helen
lieve that she will
go
tries
in
We
She was an ardent su])porter of the Glee
Club and Geograi)hic Society.
bers.
"Izzy" is especially fond of Notre Dame.
won't give away any personal secrets,
We
"Izzv."
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ESTHER WRIGHT
ESTHER WRL'BLE
Berwick High School
Kingston High School
Berwick, Pa.
Kingston. Pa.
"Es"
"Wriglitie"
Esther
is
brown
lijrlit
of
medium
lieipht, lias curl (less)
locks, and, altlioufrh avoirdupois
and Esther may be distantly
would never guess it.
er
related,
Her chief delight is in startling
room with: "No gym today,"
you
the lockor "Un-
expected test in English Composition and
!"
When these statements
it was dreadful
have caused sufficient excitement to satisfy
this apparently demure person, the mask
drops off and a smile appears, telling us
all that we have been the victims of anShe has escaped
other of Esther's jokes.
so far without being mobbed.
She
ever,
has
her
schitlarly
when she packs away
— for Esther
edge
Is
a
moments,
a lot of
howknowl-
good student.
Always ready to help the other fellow
and a good companion, especially if furnished
with
any kind
will
the
cherished
chocolate
bar
do
We
hear occasional murinurlngs about a
certain someone in the region of Hazleton
and a nice dance now and then. Are we
sure that these murnmrings are authentic?
Oh, no! we aren't, because our "Wrightie"
doesn't wear her dates on her sleeve.
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is
liut
rare."
A
rare mixture of seriousness and contagious mirth are the qualities that bind
her friends to Esther.
Esther has many
acquaintances, for her winning smile with
the dimples peei)lng out at both corners.
makes her well known.
"Es" has intellect and this doesn't mean
she stays in and studies. She has manager
written all over her and a capable one
she has proven herself to be.
Her opinion
is not only contributed in Current Literature Club, Supervisor's Board and Tau Phi
Epsilon, but is solicited and highly valued.
.\ great lover of all types of good literature is "Es." Poetry Is her "meat." Anything from G. Kichmond to Socrates appeals
to her.
In future life we foresee a short
time as a school marm for various reasons,
hut the foresight of humans is but to laugh
in the sight of fate.
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YOCUM
"Ken" entered Teachers" College
fall
of
He was
"25.
in
considered a silent
of that class until he became known
by his charming personality and his knowledge of all subjects, especially history and
might consider him as
mathematics.
We
the scholar of the class by Emerson's definition of "Man Thinking."
Marion always believes in looking at the
bright side of life; never a cloud or a gloom
comes her way.
Her motto is, "Never
trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.''
She is a true and loyal friend and always
greets one with a pleasant and happy smile.
All of those bring about the sweet disposition that Marion possesses.
"Ken's" ability has been e.xtended beyond
his regular studies, for he has been an enthusiastic supporter of all music clubs, being a member of the Mixed Chorus, '27;
Men's Glee Club, "28, '29; Orchestra, "29 and
Music -Appreciation Club, '2ti. His activity
along other lines made him Secretary of the
Teachers' Art Guild, '27, Associate Editor
of the Maroon and Gold, '26 and '28 and a
member of the Local History Club, '28.
—
Talk about being industrious well, she
She never neis that and even more.
glects her work on account of other affairs.
sure
We
He
has very little time for the opposite
for it is he who brushes off the dust
and cuts the pages of the old volumes in
He is much interested in
our library.
geneology and uses the library to satisfy
in
life.
"A
helping hand, a willing heart,
.\lways ready for any part.
A wonderful girl, a friend so true.
What more can one wish of vou."
Some people are born great, but it is
with confidence that the class of "29 pre-
v:
sure that Marion will find joy
in teaching and in any other
undertaking
this interest.
will achieve greatness.
^IS^B^r^
uX^vr
feel
and success
sex,
"Ken"
YOUNG
"Still water runs deep."
This applies to
Marion. She appears to be quiet, but when
one becomes acquainted with her, one discovers that she is full of fun.
She is a
dependable sort of person, and with this
she carried a pleasing jiersonality.
She is
a real student and distributes her time
in applying herself to her school work.
tlie
member
dicts that
E.
Kingston Township Higli Selioo!
M yoming. Pa.
Bloomsburg High School
Bloomsburg. Pa.
"Ken" "Sorooge"
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Benton Vocation High School
Plvmontli High School
Benton. Pa.
"Bee"
A
Phmouth.
good natured person is one who can
M. and sing about it.
One
of the chief interests of our friend
athletics.
Sometimes we feel that
instead of the name Stella, Jim (Gym),
would suit her better. She is a lover of all
sports, particularly basketball.
If you sec
a snappy game of basketball, you may well
think that Stella is an active participant.
get up at 3:30 A.
"Bee"" is that way.
Stella
The early hours of
morn never effect her cheery disposition.
Her letters often have on them the champion long distance postmark.
Altliough her
in her
studies,
.\side from that she is a valuable
member of the College Symphony Orchestra, where slie can display her ability on
tlie violin.
"Bee"" doesn"t confine her talent
to the violin alone but plays the piano
equally well.
mind may wander, she stands high
Although athletics play an important part
her school life, she, by no means, ignores
her studies.
.\lmost any night you can
see "Stell" with notebook and text occupying a reserved seat in the upstairs lobby.
Yes, inded. she believes in the motto, "Work
now and play after!""
"If you want a girl who's tried and true,
If you want a girl who's all true blue.
If
"Bee"" is popular and has a host of
friends, which she does not believe in confining to the feminine sex alone.
\'ariety
is the spice of life.
all
a
worker when
there"s
work
If
you want
a jolly
sport
to
chum
with
you.
If you want an all "round
Then III sav. "Get Stell".
college girl, too.
that
Success and happiness to you, "Bee,"'
vour future
you want
to do.
and cannot
help but make good, but what about
musical ability, "Bee"'?
is
in
She is a first-rate basketball and hockey
player and an excellent dancer. Her siiecialty is solo dancing and she is always sure of
an audience.
"Bee"" intends to be a teacher
Pa.
"Stell"
in
life.
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Simpson. Pa.
"Ked" ".inn-
ELEANOR
Fell
One thing worth
Who
Does it take ".Viin" long to get acquaintNot much. Her jovial and sympafor her a wide circle
"Ann's" chief hobby is dancing and
"Ann's" graceful form was missed in tlie
gym the first nine weeks of this year. What
was the reason? ".\nn" was busily teaching the little cherubs at Berwick.
However, rumor would have
it
that "Ann"
didn't miss Bloomsburg one bit, for that
"certain party" consumed much of ".^nn's"
Love her?
"Buddy" takes a great
yet her school work is not neglected for she
ranks as one of the highest in scholastic
standing.
the only accomplishment of
Her scholastic standing has
won the admiration of teachers and classmates alike.
"Ann" is also interested in
isn't
the
after-dinner
gym crowd
the
dances
I
Ask
the
so-
Yet when she seriously (?) talks
of taking advanced work in music we doubt
rorities!
—
won her numerals during
her for look at her popularity with the
brutal sex!
But one can't help loving her,
so do you wonder?
Freshman year. She sure did work
hard to make the Obiter a success.
AVe all know that ".\nn" will be a suc-
^^Ifg^^^Siga^
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Like her playing?
at
her
cess in all her undertakings.
ing you success and luck.
once.
interest in all ac-
tivities of the school, being a member of
the Orchestra, First-.\id, Dramatic and "B"
Clubs.
She never misses a social event,
this lively girl.
She
its best.
Ask them
troubled one.
time.
athletics.
helps friendship at
Where's "Buddy?" Then around the corner comes a sweet smiling face which immediately changes to undertake the serious
mother role of her gang, ready to help the
of friends at B. S. T. C.
Dancing
while having
Is a friend who's stood the test.
Such a one is our dear "Buddy,"
ed?
won
ZYDAXOWICZ
Newport High Scliool
Glen Lyon. Pa.
"Buddy"
Tall of .stature, fair of face,
Red hair and full of grace.
That's ',\nn."
thetic nature has
.M.
m.
That she may be blessed with happiness
and success in her future life is the sincere
wish of her gang and all that knew her.
Here's wish-
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Margi-erite Keithlixe
Assistant Editor
MiRiEL JoxEs
Margaret Bower
Assistant Editor
Dorothy Schmidt
Eleanor Amos
Robert Davis
Grace Kivler
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Art Editor
Athletic Editor
Calendar Editor
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The
To some
(lays pass
it
it
the goal for which
I
For some
ous
ui)hill
come.
finally
—the thought of leaving
who have come
l)rings
Follow
and graduation has
hrings sadness
hind those friends
to all of us
Who
to
mean
hapjMness as well
we have
so
he-
much; but
—having attained
striven so long.
of us college has been one long, continu-
grind; for others the going has not been so
hazardous but for
of us
all
it
has been a i)rotitable ad-
venture.
And now
spirit that has
that
we
are leaving
dominated our
displayed; that those
who
it is
our wish that the
class will continue to be
follow will continue to "carry
on" for the institution that they have learned to
love.
Class of
'29.
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OFFICERS
Clarence
Rn
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President
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TurRSABEliT ScHlVLEIi
/'/(('
Norma
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Kxoll
Robert Deu
E. H.
Reams
Prcxidciit mill llistoriiiii
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Junior History
Tlie Junior Class of the State Teaolurs Colle
the first class to enter this institution with the jjurjjose of ohtaining- the
As Freshmen we were organized with the FreshHowever, when we were
Baelu'lor of Science in Education.
men
of the two-\'ear course
who
greatly outnumbered us.
called together for the purpose of organization, three of our
chosen from the four-year group,
Juniors, do you
Or perhaps you went
remember
to
Once
as our
ac(iuainted,
Kid Party.
a
in
search of
Gi-een headbands, cotton stockings, and bothersome
ditticulties that
we made our presence
Will you ever forget it?
members
favorable connnent.
ensued.
the school known by such activities
Then "The Goose Hangs High was
in
"
of our class; no l)lay since that day has
Then came
Freshman Ho])
the
frolicked to our heart's content and bade goodbye to our
F'eeling that
were
officers
a minority.
when you went to Science Hall for gym.''
Room L? And then just as if getany Freshman to do, the brilliant u])per-classmen
few of the
|)resented by a cast coni|)osed of
received more
Freshmen
we were
the day
ting acquainted wasn't enough for
black dinks were just
in spite of the fact that
Carver Hall
announced Freshmen customs.
is
degree of
We must mave a motto to guide
we choose the following:
us,
.1
at
which we
Freshmen days.
flower to re])resent us. and a
color to identify us,
Clasx Motto
"To be, rather than to seem"
Snapdragon
Class Floxcer
Green and White
Class Colors
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So organized, the Class of
Any
were
]
930 has met
review of the aetivities of our class would he decidedly incomi)lete
The "B" Cluh with our Dorotiiy Foote
to omit athletics.
promoted school
to
sjiirit
the highest point
Booth how he could have carried on men's
s
prolilenis as Juniors of B. S. T. C.
its
it
if
we
for President has
has reached in years.
Ask Coach
athletics without our fellows
!
Elfed
Jones has ably assisted him in the coaching; Swinehart was Captain of the Football
team
in '26;
Kraynack. Captain of our Football team
team
elect of our Football
!
the Basketball Jr. Varsity in '27: Wilson on Basketball Jr.
Ruch on
Varsity in '28;
Back
in '29.
and Ruch Captain-
in '28;
of the captains of all the teams have been
the boys of our class, each one doing his best to bring victory and glory to our
Alma
Mater.
Juniors
Bergkr,
.T.
Frkd.
.Millvllle.
P.i.
V.
M.
C. A.. "28, '29; Glee Cluh. '28, '29
;
Maroon and Gold
Staff, '29.
Bm.KR, Lt-TiiKR W..
President,
.Mainvllle.
Pa.
Baseball. '27:
Football. '28; Geographic Society,
'27,
"28, "29.
Bone, Mahgaketta, Kingston, Pa.
.Mii
Phi Sigma;
"B" Club; V. W.
C.
.\.
Glee (hiti; Music
.Appreciation Club.
Dew, Robert, Nanticoke, Pa. Treasurer
of Junior Class;
Dramatic Club; Xurtli Hall Student
Coimeil; V. M. C. \.: Practical .\rts Cluh; Basketball .Manager,
Edmv.sds. Li.ewei.lvx. Xantieoke, Pa.
Leader,
Erh'iv,
Axxa
'27, '28, '29;
E.,
'29.
Freshman Class President; Dramatic Club; Cheer
North Hall Tribunal.
Bloomsburg, Pa. Geographic Society,
"27,
Secretary, '28; Junior Hockey,
'29.
Eves, Jessie M., Berwick, Pa.
French Club, '27; Tau Kappa Phi Sorority, "28, ^ice
Committee of Community Government .Vssoeiation and
Women's Student Government .Association, '28.
Fleming. Kathrvs
I..,
President, '29;
Fleming. Lobretta
Phi Sororitv,
Exeter, Pa.
Constitution
A., E.xeter, Pa.
'28,
'29;
Orchestra,
'27, '28;
Junior Hockey Team,
"29;
Tau Kappa
Vice President Women's .Student Government .Association,
FoLLMEH, WiNiruEi). Blodmslui rg. Pa. Junior Hockey Team,
Treasurer, '28; Mixed Chorus, '28; Current Events Cluh,
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'29;
Geographic Society,
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'29.
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FooTE,
Dramatic Club,
Bloomsburg, Ph.
-M..
President of "B" Club. "29;
'29;
"-iS.
Orchestra, "27; Mixed Chorus. "28; Corresponding Secretary
Hockey Team,
Havex
Omega
FoRTXER,
Psi
"29; Social
Committee,
Phi Sigma. "29; Junior
Team; Alpha
President Bloomsburg Players; Tennis
Bloomsburg, Pa.
AV.,
Mu
"29.
Fraternity; Boys" Glee Club; Student Council; "Speaking to Father,'" Play
Tournament; I.ettermen's Club.
Fritz. J.vsper M., Bloomsburg, Pa.
Football.
Richard D., Bloomsburg, Pa.
Manager of Baseball, "27; Manager
27. "28; Baseball. "28, "29;
Football, "26;
Frysiihe.
Orchestra,
Football, "27; Phi
President of Phi
Gori.D. Gilbert, Xanticoke, Pa.
I
"2fi.
Pramatic Club.
"28.
Science Club,
"27. "28, "29;
Lambda,
"27,
"29;
"28,
Assistant
"27, '28.
Lambda; Student Council of North Hall:
Community Council: Nanticoke Club.
President of North Hall Student Government. '29;
H.iRixc.
Rot
HiDLW.
H.\Roi.D J., Espy, Pa.
TracK Team,
Raymond
Hodges.
Club,
T.,
Geographic Society,
Club, '28;
M., Bloomsburg, Pa.
Phi Sigma, "28; .\lpha Psi
'27; Class
Night Committee,
"28;
E.,
Tournament.
Council
Baseball, "27:
'29;
Treasurer.
Freshman Class Play; Dramatic Club; Vice PresiOmega Fraternity; Christmas Dance Committee,
'28.
'28.
French Club; First
.\id
Club; Sewing
Cub; Tennis
"B" Club.
fleograpbic Society.
I'a.
'29:
.liiiiior
and
Senior
'27.
Debate.
President, 28; Dramatic Club.
"2(i:
Representative
Student
'28.
JoxES, Elfed. Nanticoke. Pa.
of
"28,
Speech Arts Club; Social Committee,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
'27. '28;
.toHX. Charles A.. Mainville.
'28,
Secretary,
'28.
'29.
Mixed Chorus,
Holvba, Josephixe M., Berwick, Pa.
Huttox, Helex
'27,
President Phi Lambda, '27; President Electric City
Scranton, Pa.
Community Government,
Hoffmax, K.\rleex
"27,
Locker Room,
Secretary North Hall Student Government, '28; President Y. M. C. A.,
'28, '29;
Mu
Glee
"27;
'29; Secretary
dent
Men"s Glee Club; Current Events Club.
Nescopeck, Pa.
J..
.\ssistant
Coach of Basketball and Football;
Men; Vice President Dramatic Club; Honorary Fraternity; Coach
.\ssistant
Dean
of Track; Let-
termen's Club.
JoxES,
\Vii.i.L\.M
M., Taylor, Pa.
Government,
'29;
Omega
Phi
Lambda,
'27;
Chi Fraternity.
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Norma
Assistant Basketball Manager.
Dramatic Club, "27, "28, "29; Alpha
Track Team, "26, "27; Lettermens Club.
Psi
"29.
Dmepa
Foot-
;
Sophomore Representative on Governing Board; Vice
"28, President, '29; Chairman Social Committee
Xantieoke, Pa.
J..
President of
Tau Kappa Phi
Sorority,
Women's Student Ciovernment
KxoLL, P.\rL
Lambda;
G., Bloonisburfr, Pa.
ball, "26, "27, "28, '29;
KxoLi,.
Plii
"2S, "29.
Association,
B., Mainville. Pa.
Krafchik, Joseph
T., Glen Lyon. Pa.
Football.
matic Club, "28; Lettermen's Club.
Kh,\vsack. Alex
J.,
Plymouth. Pa.
"27. "28;
Football Captain,
Baseball. "27;
'2G, "27, "28:
Ba
.ketball. '26;
Dra-
Basketball, "26; Baseball;
Dramatic Club; President of North Hall Student Government; President Plymouth
Club.
Kl-htz,
Samuel W., Milton, Pa. Men"s Glee Club,
Maroon and Gold Dance Orchestra,
dent, "29;
and Gold,
"29;
Dramatic Club,
"28, "29;
Symphony
'28, "29;
Advertising Manager of Maroon
Orchestra,
'28,
Presi-
"29.
Mav.vx, Coletta M.. Bloonisl)urg, Pa.
Tennis Tournament;
tiirls"
Chorus; Sewing Club;
First Aid.
Michael. .Vrthir
L..
Berwick. Pa.
Science Club.
Miller, Earl R., Bloomsburg, Pa.
'28;
Tribunal. "27; Football Assistant
"27,
Manager
Dramatic Club; CJeographic Society; Omega Chi Frater-
Morris. .Iohx E.. Forty-Fort, Pa.
nity,
Manager
Phi Lambda; Practical Arts Club.
Sergeant of Arms,
Nelsox, Marie
"27,
F., Catawis.sa, Pa.
Treasurer,
"28.
Geographic Society; Current Events Club; Lantern Club.
0"CoxxELL. Mahrue. Asblcy, Pa. President Alpha Delta. "27; Y. \V. C. A. Cabinet; Vice
President of Community Government; Alpha Psi Omega; "B" Club; Dramatic Club.
Mu
Oswald. Margaret H., Scranton. Pa.
"B"" Club; Glee Club;
Phi Sigma: President Y. \V. C. \. Student Council;
Book Club.
Pettit. K-xthryx, Bloomsburg, Pa.
College Symphony Orchestra; President and Trea"The Goose Hangs High"; Maroon and Gold Orchestra; Treasurer Student
Richards, Edgar E., Alden Station, Pa.
surer,
Organization; Student Council; Representative of the .Junior Class; Vice President
Music Appreciation Club.
"27.
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Berwick. Pa.
A.,
Varsity Basketliall,
.Juninr (lass President; nraniatie
Treasurer I.eftennen"s Club;
"2(i;
C'liili;
Kncitliall.
"2(i,
Captain
'27.
.Iiiiiior
Captain
'-'K
Elect, '29; Secretary Nortli Hall Student CJovernment.
Saxofrs. H-kzel. Benton. Pa.
SciiVYLEH. Thvrs.vbeht.
French
Club, '27;
Myra
.SiiARPi-Ess.
Pa.
BlooMisburjT,
Sewing
Club, '28;
Bloonishurir. Pa.
-S.,
Phi
Sijrnia
Current Events
;
Vice
President
.luniiir
Class;
W.
C. A.;
Cluli.
Society; Current Events.
Secretary Glee Cluli; Mixed Chorus; Y.
Camp
Delta Zeta Sorority;
Mu
CIeof:ra])liic
Sherwood. Ixa M., Tunkliannock. Pa.
.\lplia
Society; Current Events Club.
Gei>)rrai)liic
Fire Ciirls; Tennis Tournament.
Sponseller. Nevix. Mainville. Pa.
Stixer. Cyrii. W., Oraufreville. Pa.
SwARTZ. Margaret
'29;
Mu
WiLLUM
Basketball,
.\n.
'2-5;
T.,
'27,
"28;
First
Aid Club; Junior
Women's Student Government Association,
Clul).
Trcverton, Pa.
Dramatic Club; Football,
Pre.sident Student Tribunal,
'25, '26;
'24, '25,
Captain,
'26, '28;
Baseball; Track; Lettermen's Club.
Rav. Bloomshurg, Pa.
W.\DAs. Charles
.\lden
J.,
Club; Football,
ment. Treasurer,
WrLsox. Robert
'26,
Geographic Society,
Pa.
Phi Sigma; President
Student Council; "B"
SwixEHART.
Thomas.
Millville,
I..
-Hockey Team;
tieofrraphic Society.
C
'26,
'27,
Station,
'2T,
Pa.
Treasurer Freshman Class; Treasurer Dramatic
'28; Basketball, '27, '28; Baseball, '27, '28;
Vice President,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
'28;
Baseball,
Student Govern-
President of Lettermen's Club.
'27,
Captain, '28; .Junior Varsity Basketball,
Captain, '27; Captain of Class Football Team,
'26. "27, '28;
Vice President Letter-
men's Club.
Yeageh, Hazel v., Catawissa Pa.
Geographic Society; Rural Club; Lantern Slide Club.
Yeager. Wh.liam
Symjihony Orchestra.
'28;
B., Dallas, Pa.
Maroon and Gold
Staff, '27, '28; Business
Men's Student (iovernment,
"28.
'27, "28;
Manager
of
North Hall Orchestra,
Maroon and
'27,
CJold, '28, "29;
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OFFICERS
I
Edward Dk Voe
David Baker -
I'lVf I'rc.iiiifiit
Dorothy Kisxer
Sccrcltirii
Chester Hess
Treasurer
DoHOTHV \olGT
Ilistiirian
Prcsiili'iil
H. Fexstemaker
Atlvixor
Kdharu Dk
\'<)E
I're.iidiiil
Sophomore History
The
cliief
aim of the Sophomore class
is
for bigger
and better So))liomores, both
opportunity to dis))lay our poten-
This is really our
scholastically.
being restricted in a certain sense, by a combination of two-year and fouryear students in our Freshman \-ear. Because of this fact, we have done very little
The Sophomore Cotillion
this year except prepare ourselves for the next two years.
socially
and
first
tialities,
was one example of what we can do, that is, be tip-top and successful in all of our
undertakings.
Mr. Fenstemaker, our able class advisor, is helping us greatly to
pave the way toward success
David H. Baker
in tin- future.
---------
Columbia. Pa.
dark Rciined arouiul liire. Romeo, is right, because all "Dave" does
halls.
But don't misunderstand us, he"s looking for work. He's real energetic,
is
that's why he's on tlie Coinnuinity Governing Board, and a valuable member of the Junior
Varsity Basketball Team.
"Dave"
roam the
is
tliat tall,
Roy O. Beishlixe
---------
Benton, Pa.
There's a deep mystery sur-
This bashful suitor hails from another big city up the line.
rounding Koy, but anyway he expects to be in Grand Opera some day,
fail him, because he does a lot of singing in the Glee Club.
--------
Beatrice Bowmax
What would the Sophomore
if
his voice doesn't
Orangevillc, Pa.
She's always
on the job, whether it's to Captain a Hockey team or a basketball team, or band out homemade candy. The Student Council values "Beatty "s" membershi]), too, as well as the Maroon
class do without "Beatty"
(and her
tlivver:-
anJ Gold.
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Bowman
Elizahk.th C.
"Betty"
L^J^^^-iSv<^!yt'-^v<^^rrn^^('-grAcgvCO^^a>cc^j^
known
to all of
lis
ttiroujrh lier a]>pearance
in
slie e\"er jrets to
class on time because she's
Bloonishurg. Pa.
s
leaniiiifr
how
iiu'ludiiiL' ('(ilomliia,
We
"Lou"
jrirls
is
as well as a valued
so quiet
and
tennis racket; Just the kiml one likes to borrow.
e.xcept at
Helex
of the
Men's
--------
like ".linmiy," he's
nice,
.see
Bloonislniru-. Pa.
too occupied
lie's
baseball ])itcber in the seventeen
the best
member
don't
mailbox.
takes part in week-end activities, because
teach up the Creek.
James H. Davis
All the
wati'biiii^ tin*
--------
Lewis L. Crevklinc;
"Hcnder Town Lou" never
to
always
m
the Fresliman play last year.
"Hetty's" excellent actinjr accounts for her membership in the Dramatic Cluh.
how
^
and then,
"Jimmy"
Cllee C'lub.
Bloonishurg, Pa.
too, he has a
studies so hard
peach of a
see him
we never
Glee Club. Dramatic Club, and Baseball.
--------
Deppex
K.
Xescoiitck. Pa.
Helen blows in from Neseopeck every day, and it sure takes a stron;; wind, too, not because Helen is hij; by any means, hut she just hates to leave the city, becau.se of frieiuUy
She's an enerfretic member of the Current Events Club,
ties or "bonds" or what have you'and tile I'lii Caiiima Tan .Sorority.
Edward
"Kd"
or
cla.sses
is
T. 1)e \'oe
hails
._---_--
from the big
city
up
the
river.
We
never
the library with other Berwickians, or, perhaps
in
its
much of "Ed" except in
another "Berwickian." "Ed"
President of the Sophomore Class, and also represents the Locker
munity Ciovernment. His motto
tile time |ilay anyway."
,Ionx
W. Dyer
•Icibn
around.
Ei.onsE
is,
"Work
first
Berwick. Pa.
.see
Room
and play afterward, and
--------___-----
Ciane
if
EvA.vs
the
Com-
Bloomsburg, Pa.
Is rather a quiet fellow, and we often have to do much .searchinfr
Hut he's right there when it comes to class work or anything that
.1.
in
you don't have
to see
if
he
is
requires work.
Bloonishurg. Pa.
found anywhere from Science Hall to any room in the dormitory. She likes
to have her fortune told, too, to .see if she's going to "pas.s" everything. Elouise is a member
of the Current Events Club.
Elouise
is
---------
Frank
Bloom.sburg, Pa.
V. Faus
Frank just loves lecture courses, he can sleep all he wants to be does anyway. And,
when he isn't sleeping he's deeply interested in driving the school bus or talking to a certain
Frank is a member of the Dramatic Cluh.
blond.
—
Helex
B. Gibboxs
---------
Benton, Pa.
Bloomsburg, last fall, hut she's been early to everything since.
Maybe that is because she's thinking in terms of State rather than Bloomsburg. Helen is an
active member of the Dramatic Club this year.
Helen was
late in entering
Rebecca Gilmore
--------
Bloonishurg, Pa.
"Becky is one of our many day students. She is noted for her frequent nightly visits
to Waller Hall, along with the rest of the "Bloomsburg Gang." "Becky" was on the hockey
team and her main issue is sports.
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CioLDKu
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few
ariiuiid lirrf
see him play Haskethall
done too.
School of Industrial
of
l*;i.
know Frank, one of our star Imskrthall players.
new Captain of liasel)all for this year. You should
not
.\n(l
till'
funny part
is
has
lie
lli.it
all
i)aiiit?
"Kate"
is
of his lessons
Berwick, Pa.
from the Philadelphia
school l)usiness, having; graduated
tliis
and can she
.\rt.
Hekfkran
Er.ma M.
the
---------------
memher
an old
is
(Id
is
He's a whi/,1
I
Cathkkine F. Hayes
"Kate"
who
Frank
that all reminds us that
Bloornshurg.
ESai.
also in the Geojiraphy C'luh this year.
Montrose, Pa.
—
F,rma is a hanl workinjr jrirl she is. If she isn't workiiifr on her lessons, she's eatinjr.
She's always workin;.' in the .Maroon .ind (oild otiice. and inaylie she isn't a sliinin); star in
athletics.
Tom
-----------------
Hexuv
L.
Tom
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
never around, hut we needn't wonder where he
is
huildinj; castles in the air.
Chester C. Hess
"C'het" sees
knows
all,
Team?
of a Football
Tom
is keepinjr himself, because he
an active member of the College Orchestra.
all, aiul is
"diet"
is
Sophomore
the treasurer of the
is
known by
Who
all.
wouhln't be
if
is
Trcvorton. Pa.
he weren't
Manaper
Nature Study Club, Student (lovernment, an Who knows he may be President some day; I mean
also in the
Class.
—
of the da.ss.
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Ila Ivev
Blooiiisliuri;, Pa.
when she wasn't lauphinpr Of course not. That's because she is in
about every kind of athletics she can jret in. One of her favorite sports is makin;; candy for
Did you ever see
Ila
certain Waller Hall pirls.
Elsie V. Kellak
We
is
---------------
know very little' about F'.lsie except that she always manafjes
new student in our class, not havinjr been with us last year.
a
Tiio.MAs
KiKKEit
,1.
to
have
lier lessons.
She
Columbia, Pa.
He's the N'apolcon we see galloping around. "Tam" sees all,
hears all, knows all, not according to himself, but according to us he is one of the most valued
Basketball, IJaseball, and Football Stars we have. He can also run a "little," which accounts
f<»r his being tm the 'I'rack Team.
"Tam"
that hip athlete.
is
DoKiiTiiv B. Kis.vER
---------
Miincy, Pa.
you hear a "tap-tap," or a "ipiiet, girls," you can Just bet it is "Dot" making her rounds.
a hard job being a supervisor and being liked at the same time, but "Dot" manages
If
It
is
both very well.
She
is al.so
Secretary of the .Sophomore Class.
Frances Knickerbocker
Frances
We
don't see
heard.
S
7^\
^m
is
1
She
is
--------
famous for her numerous "invitations"
much of Frances, either, except
a member of the French Club.
9a9
at classes,
Berwick, Pa.
up in Berwick.
certainly makes herself
to Chicken dinners
and then she
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Knierem
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Scranton. Pa.
wonder why lie pets on the train at Kingston,
then they say "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." "Bob" belongs to the Geography t'luli.
"Hob"
Scranton, but
lives in
Kosmela
Ad.\ E.
often
Init
Plyuioutli. Pa.
you want to meet a good hockey jilayer. shake liands witn .\(la, because she is right
there. She doesn't say much, but she thinks lots, which, perhaps, accounts for her excellent
mastery of languages. She is also in the Current literature Club.
If
Eugene Krolikowski
Beck"
".Senator
We
student.
many
to tell
is
noted for his speeches at North Hall, as well as his diligence as a
don't hear
much
Arthir C. McKexzie
We really believe ".^rt"
everyone thinks
has the wiggles, because he never
he's right,
Helen
.seen until
is
that lesson
is
if
It is
is
Manager
of the
.\l])lia
He
likes to
argue
Team, a member
He's some football
of the Baseball
Psi
Omega.
Chinchilla, Pa.
she was not hugging a text book of some
Helen
mastered.
an excellent basketball and hockey
is
.sort,
and she
is
one of our few "decidedly blond" blondes.
jilayer.
---------
Meixell
M.^Rio.v R.
he
said
Bloomslnirg. Pa.
still.
--------
Helen wouldn't be herself
She
a
is
sits
is
i.s.
Mavnard
L.
why
member
that
.so
Dramatic Club, as well as
of the
player, ".Vrt"
never
is
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until
around the campus, but around the fireplace, he
on the .Junior Varsity Basketball Team.
of him
He
a strange tale.
E.spy, Pa.
know Marion. She is very energetic in her
both in and out of classes. .lust now she is occupied in the playful game
hundred and forty." Marion is a member of the Current Literature Club.
indeed a shame, that more people do not
studies and playful
of "keeping under a
--------
Theodore Morrissev
Wanamic, Pa.
one of the .Siamese Twins; they named the other one "Danny."
He elected
Elizabethan Drama, liecause he likes the poem, "Mary has a little lamb." Sh
Teddy thinks
that the lamb is he. What would the Geography Club do without him-'
"Ted"
is
!
Orval
Palsgrove
C.
Orval's favorite hobby
the satisfaction of
is
-------------to
knowing that
Mavnard J. Pennington
Who around here isn't acquainted
\vith
"Stub."
I
bet that he
is
"Floss"
preferably
is
in
a
member
Bloomsburg, Pa.
going to be a doctor
some day because he .just loves the hospitals. He is on the Football Squad
ber of the Dramatic Club and the .\lpha Psi Omega.
Florence M. Regan
Frackville, Pa.
come to classes in time to see them dismissed. But we have
he comes anyway. Orval is on the Football Team.
--------
as well as a
mem-
Kingston, Pa.
of the "fourth Hoor gang," but she's found on any floor at any time,
the telephone booth.
"Regan's" pet hobbies, other than the above mentioned
"Floss" is a First Aider as well as a member
are studying and sitting on the ))orch railing.
of the Phi
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is
a inenilier of
Martin
Dramatic
tlie
Sunny
to iittciul oollejrc in
lis
and
t'luli
("aliforniii
;
but don't ask (lues-
Besides heinfr on the Maroon and (iold Staff, Doris
tlie
l*lii
(lamma
'I'au.
A. Sekulski
may
"Ski"
member
of Ipavinjx
merely poinp for an education.
tions, slie"s
Blooinslnirfi. Pa.
Glen Lvon, Pa.
he seen at any liour of
-Anyway
of the fair sex.
ean
lie
day winding himself around
tlie
some
a pole to talk to
Basketball and Tennis, and he actually likes to
))!ay
studv.
AiiTHiR
"Artit"
one of the town fellows, but he never misses a trick
is
that "Artie" will
Baseball
Team
Dorothy
doesn't
Bloonislmrg, Pa.
uj) here.
.\iid
the Junior Varsity Football
because
jruess
I
Team and
the
also.
Hawlev, Pa.
undoubtedly one of the most popular
is
— well,
just
classes ten minutes late, either, but
A. \'oigt
"Dot"
a favor
mean be can come to
never grow up. "Artie" is on
down town
be lives
--------
SussER
!•".
ask her and
she'll
do
Her
it.
girls here.
If
you want her to do you
versatality can be effectively depicted by the
Corresponding Secretary of the Governing
is President of the Delta Phi Sigma
Board; Maroon and Gold member. Dramatic Club member; and last, but by far the most im-
fact that she
;
portant, Historian Extraordinary of the
"Hill" lives in the suliurbs of
morning
chariot every
Class.
--------
IL Weaver
\Vjli,ia.\i
Sophomore
He
at eight.
Bloomsburg (Light Street).
is
very active
in
Blooin.sburt!;.
.\nd he rides forth
his
both Glee Club and the Orchestra.
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Clarence R. Wolever
in
Pa.
Xanticokc. Pa.
"The Face at the Window," will best describe Clarence. He can hand out more clean
and more eats than anyone else in the school. He is also F.ditor-in-Cliief of the
Maroon and Gold, and a member of the grouji that always know their lessons in class. He is
clothes
also a
member
Joseph
of the
Omega
Chi Fraternity.
Yacaboxis
J.
"Yock"
the
is
Malianov Citv. Pa.
handsome
football player
Just ask everyone
football
basketball and baseball as well.
I
Esther
R.
There
down
Yeager
isn't
"pat."
"Yock"
tell
is
also on the
Esther
in
.Staff
have
it
.\nd can he play
his history
Track Team and
the line of studies.
F'sther entered in February, 1928, hut
The .Maroon and Gold
will
women.
------
--
much one can
just "hates" the
and then you
school
in
who
in
because he plays
the
Dramatic Club.
Philadelphia, Pa.
She has every book and
didn't take her long to catch
up
autlioi
to
U.S.
values her memhershijp as well as the Nature Study Club.
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Classes of 1930'32
OFFICERS
Edmixd
.Iexkixs
GoiiDAN
WaMBAIGH
President
J' ICC Prc.ilelrnt
SaHA Wr.I.LIVKR
Secretari/
Harold Davis
Treasurer
Saul Gutter
Historiiiii
E. H.
Nelson
-
Adi'isor
Ki>:*ii'Ni)
Jkxkins
Prts'uhnt
Freshman History
The year
After the
first
started out in a lilaze of silory tor
few confusing weeks
studies mastered things
became
liad
tlie.
future leaders of
tlie
scliool.
heen surmounted and the routine of college
couijiaratively easier.
The memories
of the eventful
dip in the lagoon became less irksome and gradually faded into the aurora of pleasant memories.
Customs came and went leaving us
The Bon-Fire conducted by
initial
the
a bit
for the occasion
and as a whole the
well as the merchants will never forget
The
disciplined.
the school at the opening of football season
The men
debut of our class to the rest of the school.
wood
more sober and
atfair
was
was the
of the class furnished
a success.
The
school as
it.
Kids' party next occupied our attention and under legalized supervision of
the faculty the
young bloods of the
rope, and indulged in
many forms
Came King Winter and blew
class sucked lolly-pops, twiddled thumbs, jumiJed
of sujipressed whoopee.
his frosty breath
upon the campus.
winter nights young Frosh toiled .md burned the midnight
howling wind sweijt across the campus keeping nightly
the dreaded pall
of
deficiencies.
But scholarship
vigil.
])revailed
oil.
Through long
while the dreary
While over
all
hung
and the "meek"
in-
herited the earth.
The
class play furnished
ample oiiportunities
for the dramatists to display their
talent.
riitii
as a final
tribute to the year's activity e.iuie the
"From."
a fitting close
to the vear of vears.
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JoHX Cowley Adamsos
-
Newberry
Nanticoke
Bloomsburf?
Bloomsburg
Katie F. Astleford Stacia p. Al'delevicz
Florexce E. Baker \'era
Ruth
Q
Hazleton
Plymouth
Tunkhannock
Baker
Florence
L.
I.
Nicholas
St.
Sarah Rose Albright
Susie L. Andes
Ida a. Ahccs
Dorothy M. Ashworth
Tunkiiannock
Beishlixe
Bloomsburg
Bexxage
Milton
Axx'A E. Berxatoxis
Howard R. Berxixger
Shenandoah
Marel C. Bigger
Froxa H. Bix'gamax-
Bloomsburg
Mifflinville
-
Tamaqua
Helex' D. Box-d
Sunbury
Rachel M. Bowex
Taylor
Locust Gap
Freeland
Mary M. BoylaxAtRELU C. Boyle
Mary E. Bradley
Centralia
Catherixe Braxigax
LuciLE
.1.
Ebervale
-
Brehm
Scranton
Dorothy G. Brobst
Berwick
Columbia
Harrisburg
Berwick
Robert A. Browx
Edith M. Bbuxxer
Fraxces H. Bubb
Jaxe L. Bittler
-
L'niondale
Hex-rletta Cabo
Scranton
Gr.\ce
W. Callexder
Mary
E. Carpexter
Berwick
Hazleton
West Hazleton
Coaldale
Nanticoke
Grayce Rita Carr
Mar. R. Cavax-augh
Amelu, L. Ceppa -
Chehaxsky
Heuex W. Chudzix-ski
Ax-x-a
Gladys C. Clark
Margaret R. Coxaiiax
Jessie E. Cook
Helex C. Cott
Peckville
-
Forest City
-
Beaver Brook
Tunkhannock
Hazleton
Taylor
CrUIKSHAXK
Alda E. Culp
Catherixe B. Curry
^'IRGIX'IA E.
Helex- P.
Dark
Mifflinburg
Haddock
-
Florexce M. Davis Harold D. Davis Margaret E. Davis Rebecca C. Davis
Regixa R. Davis
Margaret L. De Cosmo
Teresa M. De Fort Lois
Shamokin
Danville
Duryea
Kingston
Kingston
Bloomsburg
Carbondale
Hazleton
-
Pittston
DeMott
-
Wau^ace E. Derr
Jerseytown
Lavere a. Dieffexbach
Bloomsburg
n
O^SMB-iiBZiS^
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Bloomsburp
Helkn- D. Diemkr
Stella Dobrowoi.ski
Sarah M. Donaiioe
Floeexce L. Dunx
Dunea
Lost Creek
-
Jermyn
Frank Dushanko, Jr.
Eleanor M. Dwyer
Ha/.leton
-
Dallas
VrvL\x J. Dymund Elizabeth M. Edwards
Mary M. Edwards
Miriam Edwards Dorothy H. Erwin -
Eihvardsville
-
Bloomsburg
Benton
Bloonisburg
BlDomshurjr
Evans
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Elvira B. Farrow
LORENE C. FeISTER
Esteli_\ B. Fenwick
Gertrude M. Ferry
Donald E. Fetter
Alva J. Fetterman
Martha S. Follmer
Miriam R. Forsythe
J.
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Berwick
Scranton
Freeland
Ringtown
Tamaqua
Benton
Lewistown
Trevorton
Alice Belle Foulds
Cora May Foust
Danville
Berwick
Phylis M. Fowler
Gertrude G. Furman
Mary' L. Gallagher
Scranton
Lost Creek
Glen Lyon
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Antoinette J. Gentile
Mary C. Gibbons
LoRNA M. Glllow
Pittston
Northumberland
Lakewood
Wilkes-Barre
Bloomsburjr
Edwardsville
West Hazleton
Dora Gitlovitz
Dorothy- M. GorreySaul Gutter
Dorothy' I. Haen
John A. Hall
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Berwick
Old Forge
Plymouth
Ringtown
Baltimore, Md.
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Jennie T. Houser
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Margaret M. Hull Clarence L. Hunsicker
Bloonisburg
Lehighton
Ashley
Joseph Ichter
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Edmund L. Jenkins
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James L. Hincklev
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Bloonisburg
Huntington Mills
Berwick
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Mildred V. Joxes
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Wyoming
MiLDA Regixa Kazcx-as
Bessie Keatixg
LrcY M. Keeler
Ethel M. Keller
Helen M. Keller
IxEz Keller Myrtle E. A. Klischer
Oliver H. Krapf
Ruth
Glen Lyon
Blo<)insl)iirjr
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Edwardsville
Bloomsburg
Berwick
Mifflinburg
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Verox-ica Kupstas
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Wilkes-Barre
Sunbury
Picture Rocks
Mary Helen Lahk
Jessie F. Laird
Theodore I^askowski
Sara M. Lavelle
Kathryn Mary Lee
Mary J. Lewis
Ruth M. Lewis Mildred E. Liddell -
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Trucksville
Centralia
Berwick
Bloomsburg
Kingston
Mahanoy
Lindemox
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Truman M. Litwhiler
Grace A. Lord
LOREXE H. Lt-TZ Adelixe R. MacKixder
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Mifflinville
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McMichael
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Elizabeth Myrick Margaret E. Noel
Genevieve M. Norbert
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Pittston
Nanticoke
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
White Haven
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Nanticoke
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Kingston
Berwick
Peckville
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Kingston
Scranton
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Lost Creek
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Myrtle L. Richard:
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Mary M. Rishel
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Berwick
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Shamokin
Eldredsville
Danville
Catherine W. Robhins
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Stanhope Roddy Caroline E. Roller
Myrtella R. Rood
Minnie J. Rowe
Mae V. RuMBEL
West Hazleton
Seranton
New
Laketon
Nanticoke
Ringtown
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Kingston
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Milton
Allenwood
West Hazleton
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Bloomshurg
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Wilkes-Barre
Shenoski David K. Shoemaker
Ci>ARA J.
Laura M. Schultz
Margaret Shultz
Bloomshurg
Kingston
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Seranton
Sara K. Simons
Anna E. Skijvdany
Plymouth
Mocanaqua
Bloomshurg
Joseph A. Si.ominski
Henry Edmond Smith
Mary M. Smith
Helen E. Snyder
Shirley E. Snyder
Anna A. Soloxski
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Wilkes-Barre
Honesdale
Hazleton
Ruth E. Sonner
Margaret R. Spalone
Margaret J. Sredenschek
Mae Stanton
Ruth
Bloomfield
Picture Rocks
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Fannie M. Rupp
Betty- M. Samuels
Magdelene Schild
Mary Augusta Schnure
KaTHRYN I.. SCHOOLEV
Mary
Kingston
Sliickshinny
Ivor Robbins
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Millville
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Catawissa
Mn.DRED M. Stiasxy
Scranton
Walter H. Stier
Wilkes-Barre
Kathryx Stine
Anna
Paxinos
Strausner
Mildred W. Stroud
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Kingston
Mabg.uiey F. Struck
Kingston
ElVA B. SlTXIFF Orya a. S\vank
Elizabeth L. Talbot
Bloomingdale
John
Wilkes-Barre
Ringtown
Sliicksliinny
D. Tay-lor
Virginia M. Tedesco
Peckville
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Daniel R. Thomas Clara M. Thompson
LtTcn.E S. Ulbich
Kingston
Ransom
Strawberry Ridge
Ruth Vandermakk
Nanticoke
Vezo
Violi:t V.
Shamokin
Catherine W. \'oLiJtATH
Mildred A. Wagner
Ruth
Nanticoke
Selinsgrove
Wagner
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Columbia
WiLLUM Gordon Wambauch
J. Warman
Henry
Scranton
Stephen A. Waurin
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Watsontown
Weaver
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Naomi F, Welliver
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Mary' E.
Trucksville
Milton
Bloomsburg
Weush
Orangeville
Werkheiser
White
Bloomsburg
Berwick
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Jane R. Williams
Mary E. Willlxms Regina M. Willl\ms
Dorothy' P. Wilson
Peckville
Kingston
Kingston
Wilkes-Barre
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Bloomsburg
Elizabeth E. Witkowski
Eva
Nanticoke
WoJciK
Genevieve G. Wolfe
Forest City
J.
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Ruth A. Yeager Frances Yetter
Mary Yetter
Martha V. Yetter Grace E. Yordy Janetta M. York
George Earl Yost
Ethelda C. Young Ervin L. Zarafoss
Lottie M. Zebrowski
Mary
Hazleton
Phillipsburg, N. J.
Pliillipshurg, N. J.
Bloomsburg
Sunhury
Peckville
Bloomsburg
Berwick
Columbia
Kingston
A. Zehxer
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Alderson
Shamokin
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kind can be a success with-
out the active support of the various organizations.
This Obiter
is
greater than ever before
due mainly to the greater number of organizations supporting
The Obiter
it.
staff takes this opportunity, in
behalf of the Senior Class, in extending their
thanks to the various organizations
who have
contributed to this Obiter.
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The Governing Board
The Governing Board
(if
tlie
of
tlu-
Wonitn's Stiidtnt Ciovcrnment Association
most active organizations of the College.
sentatives from each of the various classes.
by the students of Waller Hall
elected
Its
The
is
one
nicmhership consists of repre-
represejitatives are
at a stated time
and hold
nominated and
their office for one
year.
The Governing Board makes and enforces
the dormitory.
tioTis in
In addition to
its
regulations pertaining to
executi\c :ind judicial work
tin-
all
condi-
Govirning
Board functions through these committees:
1.
Finance committee which collects and dishurses the funds, and makes
out and keeps the budget in a healthy financial condition.
'2.
A
Fire-drill
committer which regulates and supervises
tire-drills
in
Waller Hall.
3.
and
4,
A
House committee which reports on condition
lavatories,
A
of halls, press-rooms
and recommends repairs and improvements.
Social connnittee which plans for dormitory parties
and
for suit-
able observance of holiday seasons in the dormitory.
The
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officers of the
M.4RGARET SwARTz
LoRETTA Fleming
Margaret Higgixs
Dorothy Voigt
MiRiEL Tavlor
Board are:
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President
President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretari/
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Gilbert Gould
Joseph Yacabonis
Nicholas Jaffin
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Clarence Rtch
Fj|HBed on
tion,
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President
Treasurer
Secretary
true educational i)rinciples and nurtured by an efficient administra-
North Hall Student Government Association has jirown
the
vibrant organization.
I
J' ice
President
We
as
an organization are grateful
into
a
living,
to the administration for
the privileges extended to us as responsibilities, and do pledge ourselves to do every-
thing within our power that
we may prove deserving
The organization meets twice
a month.
At
this
openly discuss any matter which they
tunities to
time the members have oppor-
feel will benefit
themselves indi-
This method of discipline has contributed
vidually, or the organization as a whole.
much toward
of this recognition.
the development of the mental, moral, and pliysieal wants of each
mem-
ber of the Association.
The organization
much
also does
nual festivities sponsored by the
coming Freshmen, much
enthusiasm
events
we
Humor"
On
in
to
tiieir
in tlie hearts of the
naturally recall
tlie
in a social
members
way about
of the council
the campus.
and adhered
to
Tlie an-
by the
in-
prove to be the events that create the
dislike,
upperclassmen.
"Smokers" where
Drifting to the more informal social
Politics
assuming the form of "King
ran high.
behalf of the members
who
leave
we say Adieu and may
success follow you
your ])rofession.
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SS&
C, A.
Tile great
work of
college campus.
tlie
Y.
W.
needed, by contributing to the social
Sister
Movement, and
by "Y" members.
wcrkly
liv
life
have been arranged
members
of the faculty, the community,
.-md
Little
conducted
and other organ-
There have been several joint Y. M. C. A. and Y. W.
izations.
has been
by sponsoring the
of the college,
nit-etings wliicli
it
Throughout the year we have had various seasonal jirograms and
special speakers, including
i
upon our
C. A. lies in creating a "four square life"
This has been attempted by rendering service wherever
C
A. meetings
with lively debates and discussions led by the Y. M. C. A. members.
At the beginning of
M. C. A. and Faculty, gave
of the Y.
a
Welcome
Each year the Y. W. C. A. eagerly plans and
Early
November
in
a
nienibers.
we were
representeil by four Cabinet
West Chester.
nual Teachers' College Conference held at
conference
bers,
who
is
due to the leader. Maudrue O'Coniiell. one of
And
bers at the annual Y.
At
members
Much
cuir
at the an-
credit
for this
active Cabinet
mem-
represents the State Tachers' Colleges of Pennsylvania on the National
Student Council.
this
looks forward to this event.
formal dance w;is successfully managed through the earnest
"Y"
In April of last year,
I
Rece])tion to the students of the
college.
co-operation of the
and help
the year the Y. \V. C. A., with the co-o])eration
conference
last
W.
many
June we were again represented by four Cabinet mem-
C. A. and Y.
M.
C. A. Conference held at Eagles Mere.
ideas and suggestions were given which have helped us
greatly in our work.
We.
the ]iresent Seniors, feel that our successful
"Y" year has been due
to the
steady guid.-mee and untiring efforts of our faculty advisor. Miss Mason.
To
the newly installed Cabinet
who
will
improving u])on our work, we wish the utuuist
IS^S^S^
have the ])rivilege of carrying on and
ha|))iiiu-ss
and success.
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Sfaiii/iiiff
MfKiEL Jones
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P'axxie Linskill
Rachel Phaii
MaUDRUE O'CoNNELl,
Miss Masox, Advisor
Grace Kilveu
Margaret Oswald
Esther Harter
LorisE Hewitt
Florexce Jones
DoHOTHY EVAXS
Jane Williams
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M,
C. A,
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The Student Y. M.
Campus.
I
Tliirty
C. A.
a voluntary religious activity on the College
is
young men of the College, feeling the necessity of
fellowship, organized the present Y.
M.
C. A. which
is
religious
one of the foremost in
the state.
The "Y" engaged
in
many
festivities
remember. "The Mediterranean Cruise."
Y. M. C. A. and Y.
I
W.
Everyone
during the year.
The freshmen
will never forget the
C. A. Reception, whieli was held shortly after
introduction to the college.
The men
of
Xorth Hall are
that beer (root) and pretzel party sponsored by
us.
will
One
still
tiieir
talking about
of the most note-
was the Chapel program presented during "Prayer
worthy achievements
Week."
Tlie
"Y
cally all of
'
looks forward to a xeiy successful season, next year.
tlie
freshman and upper-classmen of both cabinets
Practi-
will be with us
again.
The Y. M.
C. A. extends to
its
graduating members, the best wishes for
future happiness and success in the career opening out before them.
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Sitting
Nicholas Jakfix, J'icf President
Raymond Hodges, President
William Joxes, Secret an/
Harold Stoddard, Treasurer
Freshmen Cabinet
Standing
Henry War.man,
President
Daniel Thomas, I'ice President
Professor J. Koch, Faciilti/ Advisor
Jack Taylor, Secretari/
Walter
Stier, Treasurer
Seymovr Stere, Deputations
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The Maroon and Gold
the college publication issued weekly by the students
The paper contained weekly news
of the college.
literary
is
articles,
of the student activities, sports,
and poems contributed by the students.
At the opening of the
college year in September, the administrative heads of the staff began to publish a
paper that had far exceeded their original expectations.
Gold
staff'
a pa])er of. about,
fore
first
make
tnember of the
The
step was the establishing of a six-page paper instead of the hereto-
The student body responded with support and
staff
staff
was made responsible
met once
week
a
in
for certain work.
order to face and discuss different problems that
They worked hard and presented
importance, which reflected greatly their journalistic
success of the paper in part
directed the
staff' tlirouu-ji
many
co-opera-
Additional departments were added and each
the paper a success.
came up concerning the paper.
The
Maroon and
and for the students of the college was the chief aim of the
four-page edition.
tion to
the
beginning of the 1928-1929 term.
at the
The
To make
may
articles of
campus
abilities.
be attributed to Prof. S. L. Wilson,
of the difficult situations
tiiat
who
arose during the year.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Clarence
R.
Wolever
Editor-in-Chief
Esther Ye.\oer
W. Brooke Yeager,
Associate Editor
Business Mafiager
Jr.
Samuel Kihtz
Advertising
Manager
Erma Hefferan
Circulation
Manager
Prof. Samuel L. Wilson
Faculty Advisor
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The Current Literature Club was organized
Shaw and Miss
ship of Miss
must have
a
good foundation
Russell.
We
last
year under the sponsor-
realize that the teachers of today
which
in the field of literature
is
the main pur-
pose of the club.
We
meet to discuss
literature, including the various phases such as Poetry,
Xovels. Biographies, and Dramas.
It
has been our custom this year to
and there
\
cences
let
down
—but with
tiie
liold a
not-too-frequent social meeting
barriers of reserve, to conduct discussions without reti-
contradictory view points.
OFFICERS
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Margaret Uxbewust
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Marv Margaret Reagax
President
Secretari/
Helen Seelv
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Elizabeth H. Williams
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Treasurer
Chairman Program Committee
ADVISORS
Miss
Sl£^
Shaw
\\{-iiifsJz^i.
Mrs. Breitenbecher
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Margaret Nokl
Miss Sham-
LiLA Barber
Sara Lavelle
Elizabeth Williams
Mary Bradley
Front
liorc
Mary Reagan
Mary Gallagher
Helen Seelv
Margaret Unbeutst
Margaret Thomas
Dorothy Colley
Mrs. Breitenbecher
Fannie Linskill
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The
Aid Club
First
ability to give first aid in case of
problems people must meet
in daily life.
emergency has been one of
Realizing this a
first
tlie
main
aid club
was
formed under the capable direction of E. H. Nelson.
During
tlie
first
semester forty members joined the club and received
practical instruction in the art of
a
was received from
ings
local
Boy Scout
first
Valuable information
aid treatment.
troops
who attended
several of the meet-
and gave demonstrations.
Since the
first
meetings the club has progressed rapidly
bandaging, tying knots.
cut are brought before the
in
such work as
Imaginary cases such as a broken limb or a severe
members
to solve.
The
club
plishing a great deal towards efficiency in rendering
is
confident of accom-
first aid.
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First Rote
Row
Third
Lena Serafixe
Marv
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Emma Hibiax
Margaret Ketcham
Florence Regan
Ruth Scaxlox'
Eleaxor Zydaxowicz
Marv Storosko
Mary Galgaxowicz
AxxA Farrell
Elizabeth Hali'pka
Marv Melan
Viola Libixski
Airelia Bovle
Dorothea O'Coxxell
Doris Li"ce
Fourth
Row
Eleaxor Pilsox
Marv Johxsox
Ross
Mildred Strvjak
Lenore Austin
Mariox Ashworth
AxxA Miller
Row
Mary Gibbons
Row
Fifth
Margaret Shultz
Gertrcde Garvev
Eva Wojcik
Stella Stuxger
Mabel Bittexbexder
E. H. Xelsox, Adi'isor
Isabel Witkoski
Mildred Matthews
Grace Shade
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Thf CieogTaphic Society
primarily to ])romote interest
is
one of
in the
tiie
extra-curricular activities organized
study of iieourapliy tlirouaii lectures, slides,
moving pictures and geographic games.
Since geography
is
fundamental to
the understanding of liistory. of economics, of sociology, and of civics,
i
necessary that
we who
it
is
are training to be teachers, understand the relationship
of geography to those subjects.
has endeavored tlirouj;h
its
Realizing this fact, the Geographic Society
programs
to foster a better
knowledge of
this rela-
tionship.
The
officers
____-_.-----------------------------------------------------for the first semester:
Miriam R. Lawsox
EvELvx Olver
President
President
Secretary
Dorothy
Treasurer
I..
Schmidt
officers
Helex Wolfe
for the second semester:
Theodore Morissev
Elsie Keller
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Frances Mortox
The
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Cyril Stixer
J'ice
President
President
Secretary
Treasurer
-Members of the club for the second semester:
Helex Wolfe
Grace Callexder
Theodore Morissey
Robert Kxierim
Elsie Keller
Arthur Michael
Cyril .Stixer
.Tames
I.orisE
.Fosephixe
Hixckley
Catherine Hays
Black
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H. Hahrisox RissKLi., Sponsor
Frances Morton
Anna Erwix
Theodore Morissev
MiHiAM R. Lawsox
Helen Wolfe
DoROTHV Schmidt
Cyril Stiner
Harold Hidlay
Helen Rekas
Evelyn Olveu
Daniel Minor
JiLiA Petroek
Oihrr Mi'inher.i
Laira Thomas
Elsie Keller
Inez Keller
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The Lantern
t'luh
was oi-ganized
season in September of 1928.
The
at the
opening of the extra-currieular
chief aim of the club
those phases of literature of interest to the members.
though a literary club,
is
so called because, we, the
illustrations to our talks on
The lantern
i
is
is
to
members, use a lantern
collect ourselves.
in
some writer, or book, or poem.
one for opaque projection and so permits us to show on
the screen, pictures on postcards, in books, and in magazines.
we
throw light on
The Lantern Club, even
This material
Pedagogically speaking, the Lantern Club has pinned
its
faith to "visual education."
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The members
are:
Elizabeth Archibald
Amelia Coxxellv
Jennie Contini
Leoro Fierro
Beatrice Hartmax
Genevieve Meixell
Teresa Merrick
Marie Xelson
Mary Agnes Sharpless
Hazel Yeager
Mathilda G. Kulp, Sponsor
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Miss Kulp, Advisor
Marv Agnes Sharpless
Leoro Fierro
Beatrice Hartman
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Jennie Contini
Marie Nelson
Elizabeth Archibald
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The Phi Larabda
Fraternity
of the
s
Nature Study Club
In the autumn of twenty-five a small group of nature students met and formed
the nature fraternity Phi
to
I
have had
in
I
God,
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our
many
and
set
up
program of
a
a varied career.
field, as
They chose
Lambda.
Among
activities.
"Through Nature
as their motto:
Through the years
since that
the outstanding events are reviews of
out-door trips and meals.
Who
new books
We
"Microbe Hunters," "Arcturus Adventure." "Bambi."
day we
have had
can ever forget "The Quaking Earth." "The
Cave of the Bats." "The Beaver-gnawed Tree," "The Twin Hills" or the sleighride
to Millville.?
We
liave
had demonstrations of various types.
Remember
the time
bars and talked of the enchanting adventures of the Fig-Insect
n
course dinner
Hall
1
we cooked and served
Opportunity
is
tlie
given for working on hobbies.
flowers, moths, rocks, stars.
The Phi Lambda
for ourselves in
is
Y.
ate fig
Remember the
W. rooms of Science
1
Some study
birds, trees,
Others work on Scout Leadership projects.
the core of a large Nature Study Club.
the fraternity, one must be a
we
member
To
be eligible for
of the Nature Study Club one semester and
pass the requirements in scholarship and sportsmanship.
The following
are the
present members:
Mary Laird
Carolixe Roller
Nicholas .L\ffix
Helex Gogolach
Jessie Laird
Joseph Slomixski
Esther Yeager
Orval Palsgrove
Clarexce Hcnsicker
LoRXA GiLLOW
Kathrvx Hatse
Fraxk Perch
Ivor Robbixs
Albert Kalaweit
Martha Laird
Clarexce Wolever
Harriet Harry
Axthoxv Kaxjorski
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Martha Laird
Steve Warren
AxTHOxv Kaxjorski
Clarence Wolever
Orvill Palsgrove
Mary Laird
n. S. Hartlixe, Atii'isor
Fraxk Perch
Ivor Robbins
Carolixe Roller
Katherixe House
Second
Row
Nicholas Jaffix
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JoHX Adamsox
Joe Slomixski
Chester Hess
I.ORXA GiLLOW
Esther Y eager
Jessie Laird
Harriet Harry
Motto:
Row
Clarence Hunsicker
"Through \ature
to
God'
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Rural Life Club
OFFICERS
Charles Eovexolt
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Erma Gold
J'ice
RiTH Gardxer
Secretari/
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M-e love the
Place where
The
To
all
and Treasurer
lives.
pupils there are free
take life as
it
interest those
For country
Along with
I
President
country.
nature
is.
Rural Club will do
To
President
life
its
best
who come.
we
will test
city fun.
As we think
of service
That we may give today
Where
is
there a better place
To accomplish work and
The members
of the Rural Life Club are
all
i)lay
very
much
interested in the
welfare of the country people and they are striving to give the best that
is
in
them.
The
seat
club meets each
work
We
is
devoted to instruction in
for the different grades.
wish to express our appreciation
our guide and friend in
To
Thursday and the time
all
that
the coming Seniors,
to
Professor Robbins.
who has been
we have undertaken.
we wish
success.
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Sitting
Theodore Laskowski
Marie Byerly
Marv
Elizabeth Lacbach
K.
Shultz
Jennie Reitz
Catherine McExeany
Captain A. Harrison
Charles
MvRox
Ida
S.
Rovexolt
Professor D. H. Robbins
D. Moss
Mary McExeaxy
Ruth Gardxer
Erma Gold
Hexsley
Frederick Harrison
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I'.tcaiiiii.s
.sen-are"
The Mil Phi Sigma Sorority has had another busy and
Sorority has continued to hold
its
friendship, good sportsmanship, and moral and social improvement.
old and the
This
active year.
high scholastic standards, and to encourage
new members have pledged themselves
to
promote
Both the
every
in
way
a
greater interest in the work of the Sorority and in the activities of the college.
The Patronesses
of the
and Miss Nell Maupin.
Mu
whom
to
Phi Sigma Sorority are Miss Pearl L.
the sorority owes
much
for
its
Mason
progress and
success.
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Madeline Amstadt
Chkistine Roeder
Elizabeth Brooks
Mahiox Reinbold
Gretchen Culver
Evelyn Robbins
Helen Dickinson
Margaret Emmitt
Marv Erickson
Mary Anx Fetch
Grace Robbins
Florence Shultz
Laura Stevens
Grace Harlos
Ruth Thomas
MiLLicENT Van Zandt
Deborah Waters
Audrey Hidlay
Isabel Williams
Susan Fetch
Helen Kellam
Inez Wintersteen
Esther Lloyd
Jennie Whitenight
Edith Poyck
Alice Yoder
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Firsf Roic
Grace Mvmaw
Thursabert Schuyler
Anna Mary Waslev
Alice Pennington
Charlotte Mears
Dorothy Foote
Correspondinc) Secret ary
Secretary
Mabel Pex.man, Recording
Miss Nell Maupin, Advisor
Irene Guest, Treasurer
Ruth Rarig
Lenore Thomas
Margaretta Bone
Dorothy Morgan
Jane Williams, President
Helen Wheaton, J'ice President
Miss Pearl !Mason, Advisor
LiciLLE Martz
Alberta Williams
Third Rdxc
Lucille Cook
Mildred Rehm
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Myrtle Hoegg
Margaret Oswald
Ruth Shannon
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Elizabeth L. Williams
Mahjorie Orr
Esther Harter
Florence Drummond
Margaret Swartz
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Althadell Carpextur
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Pansy Scheier
J ice
Florence Jones
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Corresponding Secretary
Fannie Linskill
Recording Secretary
Rachel Gethixg
Treasurer
The Zeta
at
Cliapttr of thf Al))ha Dt-lta Sorority was established in the year 1921,
Bloomsburg State Normal School.
bind feminine students of
The general purpose
of the Sorority
mote
intellectual, moral,
viduals witii
whom
it
and
social
comes
improvement
in contact with.
purposes we were greatly aided
liv
to
Geneseo, Oswego. Pl.ittsburg.
all in
in not
only
its
to pro-
is
members but
all indi-
In our endeavor to accomplish our
our patronesses, Mrs. Nelson and Miss Merritt.
Seven other active chajiters are
Members
is
various State Teachers' Colleges into a closer union.
tlie
Besides this general objective, the specific purpose of the Zeta Chapter
I
President
in existence in
New York
.St.ite.
Brockport, Cortland. Oneonta.
and Edinboro.
Pennsylvania.
in
are:
Katharine Englk
Ina Sherwood
Ahlene Frants
Fannie Linskill
Margaret Higoins
ALWDRUE O'CoNNELL
Meriel Taylor
Florence Jones
Rachael Gething
Pansy Scheuer
Lenore Kocher
Althadell Carpenter
Lillian Hooper
Grace Kivler
LoiisE Hewitt
Kathrine Bingaman
Rachel Pratt
Eleanor Amos
Mabel Hkjhfield
Mrs. Nelson-
Margaret Thomas
Miss Merritt
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Pansv Scheuer
Mabel Highfield
Rachel Pratt
Rachel Gethixg
Eleaxor Amos
LorisE Hewitt
Mrs. N'elsox, Patroness
MAlDRrE O'COXXELL
Althadell Carpenter
Faxn'y Lixskill
Miss Merritt, Patroness
Florence Jones
Kathryx Exole
Ixa Sherwood
KaTHRVX BlN(iAMAN
Lexore KOCIIER
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Ri'TH ScAXLox
Dorothea O'C'oxxell
J'ice
President
President
Margaret Ketcham
Secretary
AxxA Farrell
Treasurer
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Phi
Gamma Tau
the truth at
\
all
aims
to jsromote fricndshiji. instill
mind
strive for
times.
Our motto "Aim High"
the
wisdom and
of every
member
exemplifies the olijcctives which
is
u]i])ermost in
of the organization.
With the wise counsel and unending help of our advisors, Mrs. Koch and
Mrs. Baker, we hope to make our sorority a success at Bloomsburg.
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Second
Row
Florence Regan
Dorothea O'Connell
DoROTHV Davis
Margaret Ketch am
Ruth Scanlon
Anna Farrell
Marguerite Kiethline
Jessie
Third
Cornwell
Row
Mrs. Baker, Patroness
Mrs. Koch, Patroness
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Epsilon Sorority
T*E
The Tau Phi Epsilon
1926.
those
It -was the
Sororitj-
was organized
at
Bloomsburg
outgrowth of the devoted friendship
who compose
its
tliat
November,
in
prevails
among
membership.
Officers for the year:
I
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Charlotte Lord
President
-
President
Mary Maloney
Margaret McHale
Recording Secretary
Grace Baskerville
Corresponding Secretary
Patronesses for
Miss Alice Johnston,
J
tin-
Tau Phi Epsilon
to wlioin tlie sorority
The Tau Phi Epsilon
girls for the
.Sorority are:
owes much for
Mrs.
its
ice
S. Shortess
and
progress.
Sorority aims to bring together a group of congenial
purpose of making their college
life
more enjoyable.
To
this
end
members of high scholastic standing and good character are chosen.
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not in the miiltitutle of friends
but in their 'worth
and choice."
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Front lioic
Grace Baskerville
Charlotte Lord
Mrs.
S.
Shortess,
.Irh-ixor
Marion Thomas
Mary Maloney
Margaret McHale
Miss Johnston, Advisor
Latra Benkield
Meinhers Xof Present
Esther Wruble
Mary Walsh
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Founded Defemlier
13,
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Wliat does Delta Phi Sigma mean:
three
words were taken
to
form the
Tlie first letters of each of these
name:
Diligence, Perseverance, and
Service.
This sorority strives to secure a closer relationsiiip with students of our
i
school and other teachers' colleges; to attain intelleitual. moral, and social ad-
vancement, and
to
Motto:
encourage good sportsmanshij).
Floxcer:
Blue and White.
Colors:
Lift as you climb.
Forget-Me-N'ot.
Charter Meiiihers
Kathryn Bruber
Edith Sweetmax
Ruth Osw.\ld
Doris Palsgrove
Martha Tasker
MvRA Thomas
Mariox Thomas
Pavlixe Raxck
Sadie Zapp
Edith Phillips
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And
faith
in
all tics dolli
friendship
Top Row
hind the heart.
the noblest part."
Second Rote
Meltha Warmouth
Marjorie Eley
IsABELLE ChELOSKY
Dorothy Voigt
Miss Marjorie
\
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McHenrv, Advisor
Miss Jessie Patterson, Advisor
MvFANWY Williams
Bottotn Roxc
Dorothy Williams
Clara Cadwalader
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The purposes
friendship
among
of
the
Tau Kappa Phi
tlie
womtn
Sorority are: to promote a spirit of
of the college; to encourage a higher standar.l of
scholarship; and to co-operate and function in school activities.
Officers for
XoHMA KNo
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tlie
year:
President
L
lice President
KaTHRVX FLEMIXti
Margaret Dula
Amelia Connelly
Secretary
Treasurer
;Much of the success of the
Tau Kappa Phi
Sorority
is
due
to the loyal
advice and keen interest of the faculty sponsors. Miss Williams and Mrs.
Reams.
Colors:
Arhutus
Flower:
Orchid and Green.
Members
LoRETTA Fleming
Esther Dallackeisa
Norma Knoll
A.MELiA Connelly
Kathryn Wilson
Kathhv.x Fle.ming
Margaret Benfield
Margaret Riley
Margaret Dula
Edna Decker
Alda Cotner
Doris Johnson
Mildred Goodwin
.\lice
Maching
Elizabeth Killian
Sponsors
Miss Williams
Mrs. Reams
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strengthens
the shadou- of the ei'eniny ichich
Lcith
the setting sun of life."
Sitting
Standing
LoRETTA Fleming
Miss Williams, Patroness
XORMA KXOLL
EdXA Df:CKEK
Margaret Hexfield
Esther Dallackeisa
Elizabeth Killiax
Margaret Dila
Kathrvx Wilson
Amelia Connelly
Alice
Machuxg
Mrs. Reams, Patroness
Kathkvx Fleming
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Establislietl at
Bloomsburg State Teachers
College, March, 1927
IOTA CHAPTER
The
objective of
scholastic activities in
tlie
fraternity
and out of the
a greater interest in
to create
is
college.
The men
among themselves and their fellow
among one another on a higher plane.
maintain brotherly love
place friendship
Two
social
students and desire to
other active chapters are in existence in this state, one at State Teachers'
College, Indiana, and the other at Keystone
Theodore Davis
D.WE B.\KER
George M.^thews
Jack Norris
Ted Morrissey
Henrv Morgans
Ralph Davies
Academy.
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Officers for the first semester
were:
J'ice
President
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Chaplain
Seargeant-at-Arms
Corresponding Secretary
HONORARY MEMBERS
G. J. Keller
O. H. Bakeless
E. K.
A. Z.
Reams
ScHOCH
CHARTER MEMBERS
4
James Coursen
George M. Janell
Ralph Davies, Chaplain
Theodore Davis
Bernard Gallagher
Arthur
Francis Garrity
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of the fraternity seek to
Ray E. Hawkins
Everett X. Ja.mieson
C. Jenkins, President
George A. Mathews, Treasurer
Walter .J. Rowlands
William E. Rushin, J'ice President
Nicholas B. \'anBiskirk, Secretary
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Firsf lioxc
G. J. Keller, Advisor
Jack Morris, Sergeant-at-Arms
Dave Baker, Chaplain
Wilbur Fischer, Treasurer
George Mathews, President
William Jones, Vice President
Berxard Gallagher, Secretari/
Henry Morgans
Correspondinr/ Secretari/
Third
Theodore Davis
Ralph Davies
Ted Morrissev
Edgar Richards
Sam Kurtz
Joseph McFadden
Robert Rodda
RoiC'
Wilbur Hibbard
Irvin Zerfoss
Walter Siesko
Gordan Wambaugh
Clarence Wolever
Walter Stier
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Farewell Song
(Tune: Let the Rest of the Wurki Gu By)
We
now say "Adieu."
To
face life earnestly
as
we must
leave you
We'll sustain and uphold with our
Main and our might
The
colors of blue
and white.
Chorus:
Farewell, to our dear school
We're leaving today.
Farewell to
We
the friends
all
met along the way.
We'll miss you and we'll need you
all.
We'll long to come back again some day.
We'll take different roads
To
seek
new abodes
And hope will lead us on and on.
When we have left thy doors, old Bloom.
And begin a life so new.
We'll think of you
—but now we say "Adieu.'
Farewell, dear old school.
Farewell, dear classmates,
It grieves
But
life
our hearts to part
has
its
duties to be done
Every day.
So
let us
now
depart.
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Leading educators
schools realize that
in school to
do
it.
Dewv.
sueli as
To
fulfill
niaiiitain tliat
"We
this ])ur])ose schools
lege
is
liy doinii.
Modern
have been increasing the oppor-
tunities for extra-curricular activity in the fields of
e
I
learn
are to appreciate their environment tliev must begin
if tlie })U])ils
Drama and
Music.
Our
col-
providing a variety of such 0])])ortunities so that future teachers will he bet-
ter fitted to
emphasize
this to their pupils.
Dramatic work has become of increasing importance under the leadership of
Miss Johnson.
bers.
It
is
She started several years ago a dramatic club with only
now
the largest club in the school.
production each class presents
a
few mem-
Besides the annual drjiniatie club
a play.
Students not desiring to enroll
in
the
Dr.iiuatie
Club but interested
in
music
have opportunities to express their musical talent under the direction of Mr. Fenstemaker. Miss Caldwell. Miss Patterson. Mrs. Miller or Dr. Clark.
In response to the demands of the
several years
it
led a spasmodic
club has been developed which
is
life
men
a
Men's Glee Club was foruu-d.
an asset
to the college.
Opportunity for displaying talent with musical instruments
College
Symphony Orchestra, under
For
but through the direction of Dr. Cl.ark a glee
is
provided in the
the direction of Mr. Fenstemaker.
chestra has proved a source of enjoyment not only to the
members but
The
to the
or-
whole
student body.
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"So This
There
Tliis
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no doubt
tliat
Is
London"
one of the most enjoyable plaj's produced was, "So
London." given by the Freshman Class on February
Is
2,
1928.
The
action of the jjlay took place in the Hotel Ritz. London, England; Sir Percy
Brinishot; and
Beauchamp's
lionie
The romance
of the daughter of the
in
American brought out many amusing
families form a truce for
The
cast
was
tlieir
Lady Duckwortii's home
Englishman and
However,
situations.
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I)ra))er. Sr.
Elizabeth Bowman
Philip Kester
Arthir McKexzie
Mr. Honeycutt
Butler
Grace Kivler
Maynard Pennington
Percy Beauchamp
Flunkey
Archibald Reese
Marjorie Davies
Lady Beauchainp
Maid
two
Grace B.\skerville
Mrs. Hiram Draper
Sir
in the end. the
as follows
Lady Ducksworth
Hiram
Brimshot.
children's benefit.
Eleanor Beaueliam))
Hiram Draper.
in
son of the wealthy
tlie
at the Ritz
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Florence Jones
Daniel Delmar
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Marjorie Davies
Mavxard Pennington
Arthi-r McKenzie
Philip Kester
William Jones
Archibald Reese
Daniel Deliiar
CJrace Baskerville
Elizabeth Bowman
ClllACE
KiVLER
Florence Jonks
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"Apple Sauce''
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The Senior
7
class presented this delightful
torium on December 20, 1928.
selecting a
The play portrays
in the
College Audi-
the trials of a
modern
girl
husband under the handicaps of repeated advice by her parents.
Many amusing
incidents arise through the flattery used by
and the way their path
The
comedy
is
tlie
future husband
smoothed by "applesauce."
action of the play takes place in the living
The
an upstairs apartment over a drug store.
])lay
room of the Robinsons and
was
a great success
due to
the co-operation of the entire class.
The play was
The
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directed
iiy
Miss Alice Johnston.
cast of characters are as follows:
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Mr. John Robinson
Jack Fortner
Mrs. Ella Robinson
Grace Kivler
Charlotte Mears
Mrs. Jennie Baldwin
Hazel Robinson
William Swinehart
Matt Mac AUister
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Mac
Allister
Rollo Jenkins
Ruth Scanlon
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Arthur McKenzie
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Charlotte Mears
WiLBiR Fisher
William Swixehart
Ruth Scaxlox
Grace Kivler
Arthur McKenzie
Jack Fortxer
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The Bloomsburg players successfully presented before a large audience, WilThe play, in four acts, was
-well known play, "As You Like it."
liam Shakespeare's
enacted on the Pergola,
May
The banished Duke went
with Celia and
17. 1928.
to the Forest of
Court Fool, also go
tlie
Arderi and Rosalind dressed as a boy,
Orlando reaches the forest and
thitlier.
al-
in the name of Rosalind.
With many other complications and amusing
incidents the plot finally ends with word being received that the Duke will regain
his kingdom.
Rosalind then a)>pears in proper attire and Hymen. God of Marriage,
Oliver
though he does not know her identity, courts her
is
rescued from a lion by Orlando.
witli his followers, joins in tlie
wedding dance.
Music for the play was furnished by the college orchestra, under the direction
of
Howard Fenstemaker.
DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Duke, Living
in
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Banishment
Frederick, His Brother
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Amieus, Attending His Banished Duke
Jaques, Attending His Hanisiied Duke
.
LeBeau, a Lord at the Court
Charles, a Wrestler
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Orlando, Youngest Son of Sir Rowland
Oliver,
Elfed Jones
Clarence Ruch
Claude Miller
George Mathews
Arthur MacKenzie
Alen Parr
Archibald Reese
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HrnH Van Aernam
His Eldest Brother
Walter Rowland
Jaques, another Brother
Adam, Servant
to Oliver
Touchstone, the Court Fool
Corin, a Shepherd
Sylvius, a
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Young Shepherd
William, a Country Fellow
Rosalind, Daughter of Banished
Duke
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Daughter of Frederick
Phoebe, a Shepherdess
Audrey, a Country Ciirl
Celia,
Hvmen
Jack Fortner
Mavnard Pennington
Charles John
Walter Siesko
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Richard Frvmire
Ruth Hildebrand
Dorothy Richards
Alice Pennington
Maudrue O'Connell
and followers under the direction of
Miss Kathrvn Loose
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Dorothy Richards
Hugh Van Aerxam
Mayxard Pexxixgtox
Mildred Rehm
George Mathews
Ruth Hildebraxd
Elfed Joxes
Archibald Reese
Alice PEXxix(iTox
Walter Siesko
Alex Parr
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The Bloomsburg Players are now
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year of their organization.
in the fifth
Aside from their own work they have staged several public presentations, giving one long play each year as well as
play was "As
You Like
It."
It
The natural
sented in the grove.
many
one-act plays.
Last year the long
was beautifully staged, costumed and presetting
was very
eflfective.
In nineteen twenty-seven the club established the custom of producing
for the public a play
tile
Last year
tournament composed of three one-act plays.
three plays presented were "'Wedding Presents." by Joiin Rogers; "Mis'
to
Father." by George
place.
Honorable mention
Mercy." a Harvard workshop play; and "Speaking
"Speaking to Father" was awarded
Ade.
first
was given Elfed Jones and Dorothy Richards,
who
took part in
"Wedding
Presents" and "Mis' Mercy."
The
great
work
of the club, however, lies not in the public productions
but in the one-act plays produced at each weekly meeting before the ilub.
Through these plays the members acquire training
In addition to the
ducing.
stimulated.
so that
i
Our aim
we may
is
skill
Psi
train others.
members were
Omega
The
is
not primarily to produce stars but to receive training
granted the club the right to establish a chapter.
charter
and pro-
acquired an appreciation for good plays
Alpha Psi Omega, the National Honorary
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in acting, directng.
initiated into
tlie
Dramatic Fraternity, has
On March
3.
U»28. thirteen
Alpha Omicron Chapter of the Alpha
Fraternity.
officers of the
club are elected each semester.
The
acting officers of
the first semester were:
President
M.\YXARD PeXXIXGTOX
Edmi'xd Jexkixs
J ice
President
Sara Welliver
Secretary
Charles Johxs
Treasurer
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Jack Fortxer
Mary Edwards
Grace Kilver
Charles Johxs
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Miss Alice Johnstox
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Slttinr/
Mildred Rkum
Havex Fortxer
Florkxce Fest
Jack Fortxer
Walter Siesko
Miss Alice Johxs^tox, Advisor
Elfed Joxes, President
Maynard Pexxixgtox,
Maiurue O'Co.nxell,
Clarence Rich
Secrefari/
Alice Pexxingtox
Armond Keller
Charlotte Mears
Karleex Hoffmax
Treasurer
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Among
the inanv progressive
movements sponsored by the
college
symphony orchestra stands pre-eminent.
dents this year, the
"mecca" for the talented musicians who entered the school
proved
a
1928.
With experienced members from
last
selves
tliat
stu-
in the
fall
of
Do Re,
Professor How-
year and the new "crop" of
Mi's, the orchestra soon developed under the capable leadership of
ard Fenstemaker into an organization
and the
This organization
created favorable
comment
for them-
and the school.
Practicallv all the credit that this organization has achieved
behind the stick."
is
due to the "man
His advice, encouragement, patience, and knowledge of music
transforms this group of "self-conscious amateurs" into an atmosphere of professionalism.
The combination
s
of instruments blended well
and with the wliole-hearted co-
opcrati(m of everv number, offered concerts which were a treat to the music-lover.
'I'hi
Symjihony Orchestra has played for the following:
.\nthraeite Arts Association Banquet.
Rotary-Kiwanis Annual College Night.
.\lumni Banquet.
Class Plays.
Chapel Programs.
The
Samlf.l
\V.
officers are:
President
W. Kurtz
Vice President
B. Yeager, Jr.
Edgar Richards
Treasurer
Beatrice Zarr
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meek, demure, "Frosli"
with him his violin.
year's
orchestra.
in the Fall
Before we
iiad
of '28 entered our institution.
known
iiardly
liiui
This "Frosh" was none other than Jack Taylor.
direction the orchestra developed into a classy
and snapi)y
Let us give you a brief review of the personnel of
I
He
brought
he had reorganized last
little
this
Undtv
his
band.
band: the three saxo-
phonists Davis, Siesko and Shoemaker are "merry makers" within themselves possessing that
who
all
harmony and rhythm
essential in a
good band;
tiuii tiiere is
Hibbard
but makes the piano talk; Brooke Yeager handles his drums with nuirked
precision, the result of years of experience;
ments, Litwhiler with his
trunii)et.
and now we turn
Kurtz with
his
slide
to the brass instru-
trombone;
iioth
men
are
masters of their instruments.
The men
a
of this orchestra are to be
commended
band thus satisfying the students' desires
in the
for their efforts in producing
for "after dinner music."
We
hope that
future this oi'chestra will be able to take the place of "outside marauding
bands."
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Shokmakkr,
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ScixopliDiic
Theadore
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HiBBAHD, PiatIO
J.
Davis, Saxophotir
William B. Veager, Drmiis
Truman
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Samuel W.
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Litwhiler, Trumpet
Krirrz,
John D. Taylor.
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Violin
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In Sejjtember, 1928. the Women's Cliorus was organized under the direction of
Miss Caldwell.
Tlu-
women hegan
work enthusiastically and the results of the
A numher of fine prothe benefit of the college and other organiza-
their
year show the success with which they finished the work.
grams was rendered by
this
group for
tions.
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Soprano
StACIA Al'DELEVICZ
Florence B.\ker
Ethel Moore
Dorothy Morgan*
Ruth Besxage
Froka Bixgamax
Margaretta Boxe
Mary Boylax
Olfve Phillips
Ruth Rarig
Edxa Reyolds
Catherixe BraxigaxAgx'es Cottermax
LOREX-E FeISTER
Dorothy Schmidt
Li'CY Keei-er
Margaret Sp.\loxe
Elizabeth Talbot
Mary Yetter
Fraxces Yetter
Jaxe Evax's
Clair MartixIsabella Miller
k.\therixe zimmermax
Helex McCormac
RtiTH Eddie
Dorothy Harris
Irex-e Johx-s
Audrey Moore
Second Soprano
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Mildred Hoover
.\stij:ford
Helex' Beach
AXXA Behx'atoxis
Ch^vrlotte Horsefield
Thelma Kelder
Mary' Lixde.maxHelex' Lesher
Ray Bohex
Thelma Bojumer
Mary Carpexter
Clara Cavaxacgh
Catherixe McExeax'y
Miriam Edwards
Louise Melov
Louise Miller
Katherixe Reilly
Catherixe Wilsox'
Lucille Cook
AXTOIX"ETTE GeX"TILE
Grace Maloxe
Thelma Hartzel
Mary Hays
May
Virglxia Cri'ickshaxk
Teresa DeFort
Eleax'or Dwyer
Louise Roushey
Cavax'augh
Mariox Hoegg
Alto
Laura Bextield
Lucille Urich
Mildred Liddell
LuciLE Mabtz
Jessie
Cook
RiTH
Davis
Edx'a Novak
EVELYX- OlVER
Gertrude Schroeder
Mariox' Slack
Margaret DeCosmo
Lois
DeMott
Mary Smith
Mariox Thomas
Irexe Guest
Naxcy Hayxes
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Myrtle Hoegg
Ruth Wagxer
Desda Johx'
Je.\x- Lewis
Ruth Lewis
Aruene Werkheiser
Youxg
Ruth Ye age r
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Miss Caldwell
EvELVN OlAek
Ruth Davis
Sponsor
Pri-.iident
Treasurer
Marion" Slack, Marion YorxG, Jank Evaxs
Secretaries
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The Men's Conservatory Glee Club was
organized in the spring of
first
1928. under the direction of Prof. Robert E. Clark, sponsored by Prof. S.
Shortess. and assisted by Prof.
The
club
is
now made up
orablv with similar clubs
The
lege
club has done
in
I.
Fensteniaker. pianist.
and compares fav-
of twenty-two selected voices
other colleges.
much
and the community.
Howard
to contribute to the musical life of both the col-
\'ery creditable chorus
bers in the production of the comic opera.
work was done by
the
mem-
"La Mascotte." which was put on
by the Bloomsburg Civic Chorus.
The annual Glee Club
concert, consisting of a
number
of chorus selections
and the First Act of "La Mascotte," was received as one of the best programs
ever given by a musical organization at the college.
Plans have been made
The
officers of
Armoxd Keller
Henry Warmax
WiLLL\M Weaver
to give the
Glee Club programs
in other
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towns.
the club are:
J'ice
President
President
Secretary and Treasurer
Manager
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F\rsi Tenors
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Baritones
Charles Baim
SaMIEL KlRTZ
Ralph Davies
Clarence Wol.ever
Havex Fortxer
Armoxd Keller
WiLBl-R HniBARD
William Weaver
Lewis Crevelixo
Arthtr McKenzie
Staxhope Roddy
Second Tenors
James Davis
Fred Beroer
Robert
L£^
Basses
Kexxeth Yocr.M
WiLBTR Fisher
Jack Fortxer
Carl Yost
George Matthews
Walter Stier
Hexuy Warmax-
Laurence Creasy
DoxALD Fetter
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Director
Howard Fenstemakeh
Faculty Pianist
Gerald Hart.max
Student Pianist
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C'lii h
consists of a
group of students interested
sponsortd l)y Miss Jessie A. Patterson.
experience to the st udents so as to familiarize
It
The
is
tlieiii
in
chorus conducting.
inirjiose of the cluh
is to give
with anv work rehitivc to music
conducting.
The
i/ii,liax
followiiiu
axders
Helex Beach
Roy Beisiii.ine
Margaret Bexeii;m)
FROXA BrXGAMMAX
Edith Brcxxer
Fraxces Bcbb
Helex Caffrey
AxToixETTE CarmenMary Cahr
Ddrothv Deisixg
Fl^REXCE DrCJIMOXI)
Margaret Ditla
JoHx Dyer
.Iaxe Evans
Aeva Fettermax
Cora Frank
Helex
Gibbon's
Mildred Goodwix
ire
meiuliers of the
ii.-itoii
Cliili:
Magdalexe Greisini;
Dorothy Haex
X.\xcY- Hayxes
MaR.IORIE HEMIXinVAY
i.ouise
howeth
Louise Jarzexbowicz
Florexce .Ioxes
Irma Kapp
.Ti'Li.\
Keij:ch.\\v
Marjorie Orr
Alice R.\mcK
Paulixe Reese
Gladys Richards
Mildred Rick
Helen' Rlckle
Mariax Slack
Sarah Spaxgler
\'era Staiffer
Elizabeth Killiax
Mariax
I.EXORE KoCHER
DifROTHY' L(mn
Mildred Thirston"
Meltha AVarmoctii
Mary McAxdrkhs
WiLLiA.^i Weaver
Xao.iii Welliver
.A-Lberta Williabis
XlTA MlDDLESM'oimi
Isabel Miller
Tho.'vias
Gr.\ce Mvm-wv
Joy Mi'xso.v
P.\ri,ixE Nelson-
Myfahxy Williams
Freda Xov.\ic
Be.xtrice Zarr
Cl^vrence Wolever
MaRI.\X YoiTXG
Eleaxor Zydaxowicz. Pianist
Miss Jessie A. P.\ttersox, f^iiounor
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Lettermen B.
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AthJf'tic!'
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Ai,Ex
Kbavxack (Eckie)
Charles Wadas (Joe)
Arch Reese (Archie)
Verve Mowbeh (Rabbit)
Wn.LiAM SwixEHEART
Capt.
Johx Creasv (Red)
Daxiei. Thomas (Dinny)
Mavx.\ri( Pe.vxingtox (Stub)
Hexry W.vrmax (Hank)
(Piggj")
Jasper Fritz (Jap)
Joe Kraftchick (Krafty)
Joe Yacaboxis (Yock)
Nick Jaffix (Nick)
Elped Joxes (N'id)
Earl Miller (Mutt)
Clabexce RrcK (Rucky)
Thomas Kirker (Tarn)
BASKETBALL
Ch.irles
Wadas
Robert Davis (Bob)
Fraxk Golder (Silent)
Robert Wilsox (Bobby)
Hexrv Warm ax (Hank)
(Joe)
Joe Yacaboxis (Yook)
Wilbur Fisher (Bud)
Hexry Morgax
(Heinie)
Robert
Dew
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Fbaxcis Garbitv (Red)
Lewis Crevelixg (Lew)
Joe Yacaboxis (Yock)—
Dexxis Zevexv (Zev)
Charles Wadas (Joe)
Alex Kravxack (Eckie)
Fraxk Golder (Silent)
Hexrv Mobcax (Heinie)
Vebvl Mowrer (Rabbit)
Jasper Fbitz (Jap)
Leo MacGratii (Leo)
Aktihr McKexzie (Art)
TRACK
Ralph Davies
fe^l
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Nicholas Jaffix (Nick)
(Raffles) Capt..
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Second
Creasy, End
KiRKER, Back
Rich, Center (Capt. -elect)
Row
Kravxack, Back (Capt.)
MowRER, Back
Booth, Coach
Taylor, Guard
Thomas, Back
Penxixgtox, Guard
MoRGAXs, Back
MoKGAXs, Back
McKexzie, Center
SnixEHEART, Tackle
Wadas, End
BiTLER, Tackle
JoxES, Assistant Coach
Kraftchick, Guard
Fritz, Tackle
Reese,
End
Fourth
Third
Row
McFaddex, Back
Ford, Guard
Yacaboxis, Guard
Zarfoss,
Row
End
Sekulski, Tackle
Hall, Tackle
Fortxer, Back
LiTWHILER, Back
Jaffix, Back
Fetter, End
VVarmax, Back
Stere, Tackle
EvAXS, End
Palsgrove, Back
Hess, Assistant Manager
ScHlYLER, Reporter
Miller, Manager
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Football
Alex Kravxack
Captain
Eakl Miller
Manager
W. Booth
Coach
T.
K. Jones
Assistant Coach
Clarence Rich
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Nineteen
down
in
hundred
Capfain-elect
twenty-eight
.-md
go
will
history as one of the greatest
football
The team
seasons in Bloomsburg's history.
fin-
ished the season with four victories and four de-
Handicapped by
feats.
small
a
squad both
Ai.KX Kkaysai'K
Captain
in
and numbers. Coach Booth, ably assisted by
size
Assistant Coach "\'id" Jones and Captain Kraynack. turned out a tigiiting team.
B.
Bloomsburg journeyed
.S.
to
KlTZTOWN
T. C. 12
Kutztown
for
opening game and defeated Kutz-
tlie
town 12
to 0.
The
around playing of the entire team featured.
all
Although playing a
B.
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crude at times the team gave great promise.
little
T. C.
—West Chester
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West Chester came here with an unusually large squad and omdone credit to any large college. They succeeded
credit
is
due our boys for their ability
West Chester did
all
in
tiiat
winning the game 13
would have
to 0.
Much
holding this heav^- team to two touchdowns.
in
of their scoring in the
first
half
when
several breaks
went
against Bloom.
B.
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Showing
a
Coming back
Mowrer playing
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^m
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spirit
and
Bloom nosed out
Shippensburg scored early
a "never say die" spirit
scores
Shippensbtro 6
T. C. 13
wonderful fighting
the odds against them.
Bloomsburg.
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in
a
in
came within inches
the second
stellar roles,
lialf
ability to
tlie
come from behind with
13 to 6 victory over Shippensburg at
the
first
half
i>ut
Bloomsburg showing
of tying the score just as the half ended.
determined to win and with "\'id" .Jones and
Bloomsburg battered
tiieir
way down
the field for two
and an extra point.
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Bloomsburg, although outplaying California, were unable
er's goal line.
to cross the
)iut
California scored early in the
the ball over.
a large penaltj- had been imposed
first
half after
Great runs by Kirker and
on Bloomsburg.
featured while Ruch's work at center was sensational.
12— Lock Havex
B. S. T. C.
Playing on
a
field
covered with mud, Bloomsburg completely outclassed the
Lock Haven eleven and defeated them 12
to 0.
Captain "Eckie" Kraynack was responsible for our
score
first
when he made
sensational catch of a forward pass thrown by Kirker and dodged his
Heck Mowrer. our own
line.
western-
Several times our team was within scoring distance but lacked the
necessary punch to
Mowrer
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rabbit,
Due
a
over the
his
way 20 yards
to the
wet condition
dodged and twisted
through the entire Lock Haven team for the second score.
way
Frequent fumbles held down
of the ball both attempts for the extra points failed.
Lock Haven could do nothing against our impregnable de-
the score of our team.
fense and were forced to kick frequently.
B. S. T. C.
12— Mansfield
Mansfield came here with one of the greatest teams
school.
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They had
smashing attack consisting of
line
yards of Mansfield's goal.
and
Kirker scored the
around end
to score the
Mansfield never threatened after the
side of Bloomsburg's 20
yard
A
ball
first
was ))ushed
even basis
touchdown on an
first (juarter
the heavier
2.5
game and succeeded
But handicapped by the
the field with a badly
Sem team
oft'tackle l>lay
wlien they held the ball in-
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a great fighting
in the first half.
was carried from
to within several
second touchdown.
great Bloomsburg eleven bowed to a bigger and greater
Bloom put up
Using
line.
B. S. T. C.
to 0.
the history of their
bucks and ofTtackle plays with Kraynack, Jones,
and Kirker carrying the brunt of the attack, the
Jatfin ran wild
in
not been scored upon until they encountered Bloomsburg.
loss of
in
Wyoming team
holding
rode roughshod over them.
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on an
Captain Kraynack, who
wrenched knee. Bloom seemed
and many of the men were out on their
Sem
to
weaken and
Bloomsburg never gave up trying
feet but refused to leave the
game.
Semi-
nary inserted fresh men often and wore down our fighting eleven, who were handi-
capped by having no substitutes
I(^P^
to take their places.
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ricliratid
Tin- cainims was
ac(iiiaintani- ijanif
(
was witnessed
liy
a
larjie
and many old (irads were
continual
a
crowd from
— East
B. S. T. C.
scciu-
hotli
ot
1
1'
Imrsj threatened only once
advanced the
hall
was somethin!;
downs on
and
to he
was
tiiat
were defeated
marveled
the one yard line.
yoal.
Tlic
.laffin an
Mowrer
fiijht
exhibited
1!)29.
fighting eleven.
of
tlii.s
With Hucky
leadinu; the scjuad
Tlie outlook for
year's squad will
lie
tlie
clevi-ii
Hlooms-
liy
Hlooni
for four
e.i|)tain
for the
Bloomsliurj; will he assured of a
new season appears very
lost l)y {jvaduation.
tin-
for Bloomshurij.
Jilaycd well
Clarence "Rucky" Riich. star center of the team, was elected
season of
liy
first half.
Bloom held Strouds
In the second half
at.
Tin-
second half when we
at the liiiiiiniinji of the
10 yards of tin
to within
old
Stuoidsihiu; IJ
St roudslniri; scored all her poiTits in the
to 0.
n new
inciting;.
schools.
Hloomsliurji' joiinicycd to Stroudsliurj;' wlicrc tlicy
from that place
liack to
frirnds
ol
With
a nucleus coni])Osed of
come
of this year'.s scpiad anil jiromising; candidates to
few men
]>roniising as
with the
in
men
new Freshman
Class, Coach Booth has jirospects of a very successful season.
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
October
— Kutztown
October
12— West
October
19
October
26— California
November
November
November
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— Shippensburg
S.
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T. C.
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9 — Mansfield
T. C.
16 — East Stroudsburg
T.
23 — Wyoming Seminary
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Booth
Robert Dew
Charles Wadas
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Captatn-elect
Basketball went tlirougli the readjustment stage
Joe gave
temporary Captain.
"Tam"
a
good account of himself while acting as Captain.
Kirker was elected Captain.
The early season found
On December
12 the
the
Maroon and Gold team
team easily defeated
ligiits
son came when we played West Chester and Mansfield.
one point margin, when
few seconds.
Wadas and Wambaugh
Mansfield beat us
as Mansfield
During the
had an
b}'
travelling at a rapid pace.
Two
strong .\lumni.
tlie
The high
trounced Kutztown by a 58-33 score.
much
Due to the abWadas was appointed
H)28-'29.
in
sence of Francis Garrity. Captain-elect, and star guard. Joe
Later
Coach
Manager
one point.
days later they
of the early part of the sea-
M'est Chester
we
beat by a
shot sensational goals in the last
This game was later ruled out inas-
ineligible plaj-er.
team
lost two good men. Wambaiigii.
Wilbur Fisher and Henry MorBoth of these men were versed in the art of rapid
latter jiart of tlie season the
the team's pivot man. and Kirker. rangy forward.
gans
filled
the vacant positions.
shooting and did
much
to rejuvenate the team.
Joseph Yacabonis and Frank Golder did great work on the floor. "Yock." with
proved himself a valuable asset to the team. Golder. although some-
his experience,
what weak on shooting, proved himself one of the best guards Bloom ever produced.
Bob Wilson, a fast forward, and Henry Warman.
many of the games.
In Charles
f
spirit
was the
Wadas
secret of
a guard, both
the team had a valuable jjlayer.
many
victories.
The team
saw
service in
His consistent fighting
will find in
him a capable leader
next year.
The season
son.
few minutes.
game of
game until
closed with the iiardest fought and most thrilling
Millersville played brilliant ball, they led throughout the
Then Bloom, playing
kept the lead until the
final whistle.
its final
the sea-
the last
and greatest game, spurted ahead and
So ended the greatest basketball season Blooms-
burg ever saw.
Bloomsburg's 1928-'29 basketball team thus proved the right to the
pions of State Teachers' Colleges of Eastern Pennsylvania.
Two men
will be lost to the
team next year.
title
Cham-
Wilbur Fisher and Henry Mor-
gans, both having played two years of varsity ball, will graduate.
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CHAMPS
Second Hiiw
T. W. Booth. Coach
Robert Wilson
Thomas Kirker
Chari.ks W'adas
Frank Goi.ber
Henry Warmax
Joseph YAC.iioxis
(iordan W'AsrBAroH
Hexrv Morgans
WiLBiR Fisher
Robert Dew. Manoper
SUMMARY
December 12
December 15
January
January 12
January
IS
19
January
January 26
— Alumni
— Kiitztown
March
March
March
9—Millersville
•These games were ruled
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48
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32
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— Lock Haven
— Shippensburf;
— Wyominjr Seminary
— BuckncU Freshmen
— Shippcnsburp
2 — East Stroudsburg
9— West Chester
15— Mansfield
16— Lock Haven
23— Mansfield
1— F.ast Stroudsburjr
2— Wyoming Seminary
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February
February
February
February
February
Opponent
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38
39
40
41
40*
24
47
39
24*
37
44
33
28
34
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Junior Varsity Basketball
Theodore Davis
Captain
Albert Kalweit
Manager
Coach
E. .Jones
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Working night after night on
bumps of practice without glory or
emerged with
a
the
gym
floor,
taking the
tiie
Junior Varsity
and he
filled liis posi-
praise
wonderful record.
"Tax" Davis was
elected captain
tion capably, siiowing a fine sense of leadersliip
and
ability.
To aid Tax we liad "Bob" Davis and Baker from last
Brown and Kanjorski were brought in the Fresliman
.aid Rucli
Tax Davis
leadershi]) of
ketball tliat
commanded
Coach
the respect of
Working together with
class
and Jones, two great guards, joined the team. J^how-
ing a willingness to
Cfiptffiii
year.
work together and guided by the capable
.Jones, the team played a brand of bas-
tlie
fans ,ind the opposing teams.
clock-like co-ordination
ball that held their ojjponents to loM' scores
and
and ])laying a brand of basket-
still
enabled tliem to score heavily.
With a hard schedule facing them the boys worked hard and diligently and won
but two games played at home.
The team was second
teams to shoot
at.
to
none
in tlie state
and
set
all
an enviable record for other
Co-operation ratiier than individual work was responsible for
their success.
The following
Varsitv
B.
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scores will give you
some idea of the superiority of the
.Junior
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Second
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Bob Davis
Robert Brown-
Eugene Krolikouski
Albert Kahveit, Manager
Theodore Davis, Captain
J. C.
An'thoxv Kanjorski
David Baker
Koch,
Faculii/
Manager
Elfed Jones, Coach
Clarence Ruch
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Robert Wilsox
Captain
Jack Fortxer
T.
ilaiiager
Coach
W. Booth
Fraxk Golder
As soon
Captain-elect
as the basketball season ended, the
gymnasium was taken over by
The boys hiked
dates.
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to the
the baseball candi-
gymnasium every
evening to limber up for the coming season.
A
number of candiates reported for
among them were many veterans who
had previously seen service with the Maroon and
Gold.
Bobby Wilson, one of the best infielders
large
duty, and
Bob Wllsox
Captain
ever seen here, was elected captain of the team.
Some
of the other veterans to return were:
field.
"Red" Garrity. Hidlay.
promise
Vital,
OutGolder, a Freshman, gave
and Kraynack.
of offering competition for an outfield berth.
Among
were: Slusser. Wilson. McGrath. Wadas. and Kraftchick.
the infielders to return
Heck Mowrer showed up
well in practice and earned a position on the Varsity. With Fritz, a veteran pitcher,
and Creveling and Morgans. Freshmen, as pitchers, and Zeveny and Yockabonis as
catchers, the team gave promise of being a well balanced nine.
Playing
a fine
brand of
ball the nine ably
kept the name of Bloomsburg
in the
limelight.
Two
Wyoming Seminary
nary 3-2
contest,
May
May
May
May
May
May
May
May
here.
"Heinie" Morgans was the winning pitcher
in ten innings.
and Lew Creveling
Following
April
games of the year were played against Mansfield and
Mansfield was defeated 6-.5 in twelve innings, and Semi-
of the outstanding
is
a
list
in the first
in the second.
of the
games played:
20— B.
S.
T. C. 2
Albright
—B.
S.
T. C.
East Stroudsburg
i—B.
S.
T. C. 3
Albright
9— B.
S.
T. C.
1
Mansfield
4
1
Wyoming
2
East Stroudsburg
9
2
12— B.
16— B.
18— B.
1
S. T.
C.
S. T.
C. 5
6
5
S.
T. C. 6
Mansfield
— B.
S.
T. C. 3
Bucknell Frosh
26— B.
S.
T. C. 3
Wyoming
22
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HeXRV MoH(iAX
Crevelini;
Jack Fohtxkr
Jasper Fritz
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Joe Yacabon'is
CvRiL Stixer
Leo McGrath
Francis Garrity
Charles Wadas
Robert Wilsox,
Frank Golder,
Ai.Ex
Capiii'in
Dexxis Zevexy
Captain-elect
Krayxack
.\[ahtix Seki-lski
James Davis
ijoyle ivey
Harold Hidlay
Joseph Kuakchick
Arthur McKenzie
T. W. Booth, Coach
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TRACK
s
Kali'h Davies
K
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Captain
JoXES
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NlCKOLAS JafFIX
E.
Jo>'f:s.
Coach
Captain-elect
Coach
R. Daviks. Ca/'fahi
With
tile
ai)i)ro;n'li
of si^rini;
tlit-
attention of the colk-ge was turntd to track
Coach E. Jones issued
and thoughts of another good season.
and
numlur
a large
a call for
candidates
of aspirants responded.
After a few weeks of practice try-outs were held to pick out a team to enter the
Annual University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival.
Captain Ralph Davies,. Keller.
Jaffin,
made tiie trip to Philadel])hia i)y
soggy and muddy the team did not ])lace
.Jones
Not
bit
a
in
team selected was:
Due to the fact tliat tlie track was
made a very creditalile showing.
train.
hut
discouraged over their failure to
turned home and went to work
Tlie relay
Tlcse four men along with Coach
Parr.
))lace
in
the relays the team reTlie boys
earnest to prepare for future meets.
under the leadership of Captain Davies and the guidance of Coach Jones worked
hard every evening with the idea of surjtassing the records of any other track team
that re])resented this college.
The team composed
of six
men journeyed
at that place.
six entries
Coach Jones' proteges finished
tiie
other schools to aim
at.
in third place
Cai)tain Davies placed
hurdles in the remarkable time of 26 seconds.
the
no
West Chester and entered
and
set
first
an enviable record
the 2"J0 yard low
in
Captain-elect Jatfin placed
yard dash, while Siesko. Kirker, and Yockabonis succeeded
their events.
The
relay team
close of the season
Nick
Jatfin
tlie
"JJO
in
first
placing
in
composed of Davies. Wolever, Keller and
ished third and Davies also finished third in
At the
the track
Although handicapi)ed by the fact that there were only
meet held
for
to
.latfin
in
fin-
yard dash.
was elected captain
to
Ralph Davies, who captained the team two successive seasons.
fill
the shoes of
Much
credit
due Coach Jones for the remarkable record he established with so small a squad.
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Nick Jaffin, Captain -elect
Walter Siesko
Thomas Kirkeh
Ariiaxd Kellek
Elfed Joxes, Coach
Ralph Davies, Captain
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Bernard Galla(;her
Koch
J. C.
Havex Fortner
Althoui;li
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Coach
Captain-elect
in its int'.-mcv
still
;it
this institution, tennis
The success of the team was due
ful season.
Captain
undtrwtnt
a
very success-
to the -willingness on the part of the
players and to the untiring efforts on the part of Coach
C. Kocli.
.1.
who spent day
after day on the courts training his small squad.
Tennis being a new
dates.
sjjort
and not
fully developed did not
draw many candi-
When Coach Koch put out his call for candidates, a very small number
He was seriously handicapped by nunilurs but with never a grumble
sponded.
and the boys
down and worked with
settled
a ze.il that
re-
he
carritd them through a suc-
cessful season.
I
The team was made up
Rholand. .\lthough few
of Captain Gallagher. C. Ruch.
and always made the opposing team travel
The team journeyed
met defeat
at the
H. Fortner and W.
nimiber these boys made their presence
in
to
felt in all
Mansfield along with our baseball squad but here they
hands of Mansfield's court team. Later Mansfield came
burg and again succeeded
in
matches
speed to
at to))
defeating our boys
in a close
to
Blooms-
match.
The next two matches were with Wyoming Seminary and we broke even in these
In the first game our tennis team playing a sujierior brand of tennis easily
contests.
defeated
Wyoming
the breaks went to
A
but in the second contest although playing sensational tennis,
Wyoming and
great deal of credit
bution they have
made
is
they nosed out a victory.
due to Coach Koch and
here and have built a foundation for the
no reason why tennis should not grow
seem very bright for
last year's
team
Thanks
squad for the contri-
at
a highly successfid season as Gallagher, Rucli.
and Fortner of
will return.
for the start
successful season
his small
They have given tennis its start
game. With this excellent start there is
The prospects for next year
this school.
to tennis in this college.
you
h.ive
made
in tennis,
team of
'28,
and best wishes for
a
in '29.
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Fresliniaii Football
FRESHMAN
The Upperclassmen defeated
UPPERCLASSMEX
VS.
Freshman team by
the
The
the score of 18-0.
uppers were led by "Bobby" Wilson and the Frosh by Joe Ichter. The Frosh were
"stage struck" at the beginning of the fray but soon recovered and put up a battle
that
would do
credit to
The Frosh kicked
With the
who
The
ball
many
off
good team.
a
and soon the Uppers had the
carried the ball over for the
first
ball in
dangerous territory.
on the Frosh 10 yard line Wilson threw a forward pass to Slusser
first
Wilson tried
score.
a
dropkick but failed.
The
half ended with the ball in Frosh territory in the Seniors' possession.
second half opened with the Uppers receiving, and after that talk that Coach Kray-
nack gave the boys between halves they were ready
was not long till Wilson scored another touchdown
the "pep" out of
were determined
tlie
first
The
year men.
to score at least
they were forced to kick.
Wilson scored the
25 yards through the Freshman
to tear the
via the
Frosh to pieces.
it
It
forward pass and took
try for extra point failed.
one touchdown and
ceed when Ichter ran 30 yards around end.
looked as
if
The Frosh
they would suc-
Their hopes were soon blasted when
final points
when he
carried the ball
line.
LINE-UP
FROSH
SENIORS
Roberts
-
Left
End
Fau.s
Wolever
Perch
Left Tackle
Warren
Left Guard
Liptzer
Center
Jacobs
Right Guard
Dew
Right Tackle
Krolikowski
Wescoski
'4
Slominski
Right
Wambaugh
Fortner
End
Bob Davis
Adamson
-
Right Halfback
-
-
Fullback
^^'ilson
Edmunds
Left Halfback
Jenkins
Kalweit
-
Quarterback
Ichter
Slusser
Golder
-
Sidi.ittifufes
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L'pperclassmen
vigna,
—Poole,
Tax Davis,
^'ital.
Hess.
Freshmen
— Kanjorski.
La-
Mooney, Johns.
Referee
—=Booth.
—Jones.
— Koch.
Timekeeper— Mathews.
Umpire
Head Linesman
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Women's
Athletics
Women's
athletics in this school have been taking a more important place each
During the past few years they have become well organized, by Miss Loose
and Miss McCammon. under a point system. Freshmen are encouraged to participate in the various sports and earn points for their numerals, "B" and Chevron.
year.
Good sportsmanship
Every
girl
is
encouraged
in all activities.
has a chance to take part in hockey, volley ball, basketball, tennis,
skating and hiking.
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The major sports, hockey, volley ball, basketball and baseball, are staged in the
form of tournaments. The winning Freshman team plays the Senior winners for
school championship.
A tennis tournament is also held for all who care to play.
^lany good times are had on hikes. Every girl knows tiie way to the Rose Tea
at Light Street and many have visited the Catawissa fire tower and other
Room
places of interest.
During the skating season many
i>leasant hours are spent
girls hike to the various places while others prefer riding
and Arbutus Park seem
Each year
to be the
on the
on the bus.
Some
Espy bog
ice.
popular places for this sport.
the interest in athletics
is
growing and we know that
athletics in the
future are going to hold an even bigger place in the school life of every girl for
hours of fun are not soon forgotten.
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won
"B
award in
must have at least six hundred points, two hundred of which must be major and two hundred minor plus two hundred which may
be either.
In addition to the six hundred points each girl must have an "A" in
posture and an "A in sportsmanship to qualify for the award.
Tlie Girls' Letttr
athletics.
s
Club
To
Club
secure a
"B"
is
made up
of girls wlio havt-
the
"
a girl
"
After securing the
"B
girls
"
may work
for chevrons.
For each additional
three hundred points, one hundred of which must be major and one hundred minor.
a chevron
The
is
given.
officers of the Girls'
Letter Club for the vear 1928-29 are:
Dorothy Foote
Kathrvx P'lemixg
m.\rth.\
President
J ice
Maudrue O'Coxxell
The sponsors
s
the
members
Mrs.
Sutliff.
Miss
MeC amnion,
and
!Mr. Nelson.
tournament was organized and conducted by the Girls' Letter Club,
of the club acting as referees, umpires,
Members
i
are:
Treasurer
The club was organized to promote more interest in athletics and a better school
spirit.
The club has assumed responsibility for the organizing and promoting of
The .Senior
decorations for games, bonfires, pep meetings, trip to Lock Haven, etc.
Girls' Basketball
I
President
Secretary
l.aird
and the
like.
of the club are:
Karleex Hoffmax
WlXIFRED PeTEKOFSKY
Stella Zatavetski
Emma Hibbiax
Lottie Miller
Mary Hays
Helex Gogolach
^L\uDRrE O'Coxxell
Eleanor Zvdaxowicz
]SL\r(;aret .Swartz
C.\therixe Sixcoxis
Helen- Hitton
^L^RGARET DlLA
Sophia Makarcvzk
Pearl Goscixski
Myf.\wxey Williams
Margaretta Boxe
Helen Seely
Kathryn Fleming
NoRMJi Knoll
Dorothy Foote
Mary
]\L\rtha Laird
Helex Caffrey
.Storosko
Margaret Oswald
Isabel Chelosky
Kathryx Abbett
Paulixe Xelsox
Paxsy Seurer
Vern.\ Valexce
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Kathrvx Flemixg
Martha Laird
Maudrue O'Coxxell
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Roxc
Third
Margaret Oswald
Pearl Goscixski
Mary Storosko
Margaret Swartz
Eleaxor Zydaxowicz
Miss
Emma Hibbiax
E. H.
Stella Zatavetski
Mrs. K. L. SiTLiFF
Norma Kxoll
VeRXA ^^ALEXCE
Karleex Hoffmax
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MAR(rARET DiLA
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Nelsox
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Williams. Stella Poplaskl. Elva Griffith. Clara Cadwalader
Second Row Helen CafTrey. Louise Jarzenbowncz. Eleanor Zydanowiez
Third Row Dorothy 'WilliaMis, Catherine Sinconis. Elizabeth L. Williams. Helen Wlieaton
First K'lir
—
—
Senior
Hockey
Center
Left Wing
Left Inside
Ripht Wing
Right Inside
Center Halfback
Right FullbackLeft Fullback
Right Fullback
Left Halfback
Goalkeeper
Jahzexbowicz
Caffrey
Gbiffith D. L. Williams
CAmv.\L-\I)ER
Zyd.\xo\vicz
\Vhe.\tox
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Sln-coxis
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POPLASKI
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girls
-
In the fall of the year the fellows have their foothall to occupy their time, likewise the
have their favorite sport also.
Hockey is to the girls as football is to tlie fellows. It is tin- most favorable sport for
women. Hockey requires the use of all the faculties. To be a good hockey player one mu--t
have speed, good judgment and above all a quick eye.
The Senior team cerIt is the duty of the Seniors to show the Freshmen how to play.
tainly did show the Freshmen this year. Jarzenbowicz"s team went through the season without losing a game. No other team scored against them.
Jarzenbowicz and Griffith carried the team through to success with their brilliant playing.
I
The hockey games are played in the form of a tournament and
number of games wins the tournament.
the
team winning
all
or
the most
The Senior Hockey Teams are
in
charge of Miss
McCammon,
the jihysical director.
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Second Rote
Teresa DeP'orte
ViRGixiA Tedesco
Roxc'
Kathryx Robbixs
Antoinette Gentile
Ruth Soxner
Marv Reagan
Beatrice Girton
GEftTRVDE GaVEY
Miss
Dorothy Eriiex
Clare Cavinaugh
Lucy Keeler
Kathryx Loose, Coach
Freshmen Flockey
Field hockey was introduced as a sport several years ago. and has proven to
be one of the most popular sports for women.
The hockey teams pla}' against each
other in a series of contests.
These contests are played on the grounds between Science Hall and the GymThe incoming fresJinun are rather
nasium. Each team consists of eleven players.
green in the game and of course the game offers thrills galore for the inexperienced
player, and also ])rovides fun for the onlookers.
A small but agile team led by Ruth Sonner proved too strong for the other
freshmen teams who opposed them. The best game of the season was the one which
included the two strongest teams.
Although Sonner's team proved the victors, the
work of parrow's team was great.
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The
Q
C.
girls'
tournament of the upper classmen played
was enjoyed by members of the second and
of the fact that the schedule
like,
we had
The
a
girls
year at B. S. T.
third year classes.
very successful season.
were divided into ten teams,
to
the
.
six girls i)laying
on a team.
These
numbers.
were ably coached by our physical director. Miss McC'ammon.
The tournament was won by teams nunitur two and number
is.
In spite
was often interrupted by conferences and
teams were arranged according
We
this
at the close of tlie basketball season
we
find that these
seven.
That
two teams have the
highest standings.
The courage and
clean fighting spirit combined with excellent team
stood out in each game.
ship
I
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Not once
shown by any member
K'^^^'X£ri>s!(^JZ^iril
in the
work
tournament was any poor sportsman-
of either team.
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KXOLL
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Fleming, L.
Flemixg, K.
Williams, E.
FooTE, Captain
Williams, A.
gogolach
DULA
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Girls' Basketball
This season has been a very successful one for the
of the
Freshman
Loose
Sutliff,
Class.
by
We
whom we
many
basketball teams
are greatly indelited to our coach. Mrs. Katliryn
Although the teams
have been so ably trained.
were handicapped by lack of practice, due
on
girls"
to their inability to secure the
occasions, the results have been such that
much
praise
is
gym
due both
coach and players.
We
must not forget our loyal student body wliose enthusiasm and co-
operation has had
we
much
influence in luaking this season successful.
needed
which proved
itself wortliy of the
were grouped according
i
a
tournament was conducted
support and interest given
to ability in sections
A
ranked highest by not losing a single game were:
i
The
A
and B.
A-23
in the final
game.
Up
to that
it.
gym
in the
The teams
The B teams who
B-7. B-l
teams, however, carried their rivalry through to
close victory over
met
we
it.
During the month of January
I
Nor must
forget the assistance that Mr. Nelson gave us from time to time as
tlie
game
K B-2. and
end.
B-1.5.
A-25 won
a
neither team had
defeat.
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Second
Jeanetta York
Row
Helex Dark
Au)A Cui.p
Edith Rees
Catherine Steix
Ida Arcus
Elizabeth Talbot
Mildred .Ioxes
Klvira Farrow-
Dorothy Haen
Ruth SoXNER
Anna Chehaxsky
Elizabeth Edwards
Ruth Krebs
Helen Cott
Carpexter
Catherine Zimmerman
Etheuja Youxg
MiNxiE Hqweth
Miijjred Hoo\'er
Dorothy Harris
VlHGIXIA TeDESCO
Third
Row
Fourth
Row
Dorothy Ashwohth
Axxa
Hei.ex Diemer
Regina Davis. Roll Keeper
IsABELLE Chelosky. Referee
Mr. Nelson, Sponsor
Magjorie Hemixgway
Fi.oRExcE
Baker
Berx'ATOnis. Scon- Nrr/ifr
LuciixE Brehji
Hortex-se Evans, Jieferee
Nancy Hatnes
Elma Morris
Mary Lixdemax
Mary Yetter
LoREXE
Fei.steb,
Mrs. K.
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Scorc Keeper
Sutliff. Conrh
Fraxces Yetter
Jexxie Houser
Dorothy Diesixc
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here, oh
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Freshmen?
1927^28
The
fall
of 1927
women when perhaps
hood
da3's
We
first
year
and
marked
a
new
set forth
or
woman on
unit of the college
and
_vouthful
men and
ties of their ciiild-
on a new venture.
soon adapted ourselves to college
man
300
them the
epocli in the lives of
for the first time they cast behind
the campus.
life
The
and
all
the customs that govern the
class of '29 soon
became an important
in all its activities.
Archibald Reese was chosen president and under his leadership the year's
activities
were successfully carried
aid of our advisor proved a success.
Is
I
London."
The Kids' Part}- was held and with the
The whole school came to our play, "So This
out.
The Junior prom was held and
of the class behind
its
success gave evidence of the spirit
it.
But the Junior year came
to a close, finding the class of
the burdens and responsibilities that all Seniors must carry.
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SEPTEMBER
—^Everybody back to welcome the newcomers.
12— Seniors —"Ah, I'm so glad to see you." Smack Smack
disgust. Classes began.
The Juniors look on
want to go home."
13— Much wailing on
14— Much talk about customs.
15— Y. W. and Y. M. party for the new students.
16— W.
G. A. tea for new
dormitory.
17 — Telephone booth most popular place
18—Juniors
with smiles. They know the good place.
19 — Y. AV. meeting — good thing to begin early to keep straight.
attention — why?
20— Juniors attracting a
time — lucky for them — "forewarned
fore21 — Most of the Juniors know the Dean by
armed."
22 — Whoever said Saturday was a day of rest?
with .some of the Senior gentlemen.
the Jurtior
23— "Misery loves company." We
24— Blue — bluer— bluest Monday.
becoming very popular.
25— Looks as though spring fever were coming back — the campus
the Frosh and green bands.
26— All you can see
27 — Class meetings, election of President, and other
28— Strange how people take to the library!
to church together."
30— Much church going. "We'll
11
!
!
in
all halls.
"'I
girls.
S.
in girls'
all
lot
this
I
girls
.see
I
is
is
is
officers.
stroll
OCTOBER
—Monday again —and a new month— time to start work —only eight more to go.
We're
2— Football begins —
of buzzing, get out the fur coats, derbies, and canes.
"Kollege Boys" we are.
3— Days are growing shorter —
down to business.
4— Everything
progressing except the menus.
5 — Game tomorrow —^pep meeting
Auditorium. "Lookout Kutztown."
6 — Wonderful day — won from Kutztown,
up, boys.
Keep
that leads to our home."
— Pretty empty college—most of us followed "The long, long
8— We wonder
alike?
Mondays are
9— Nothing more exciting, the .same cases
hold.
out.
11 — Same old Thursday — not even the soup
12 —
great fun for a "few" to go to the gym and dance.
Never mind we're good
13— West Chester beat
old times with old friends around.
14— Lots of company —
15 — A day of
— but we didn't get
17 — Football team
working hard for Shippensburg game.
Maybe that accounts for
18— Wonderful dinner tonight — we heard the cook was
19 — Everybody agrees that the faculty
made up of good sports. They're back of us every
time.
We know that you
far as we know they won.
20— Team on journey
Mt. Olympus.
could do
21 — Many new cases reported after Saturday night.
22—Work much harder. Cheer up we
know
23— A great deal of hiking. Good exercise for
24— No dancing tonight. Well, we'll at least get through the evening without being criticized
by the onlookers.
26 — Everyone out
see the parade.
27 — Had a Hallowe'en party
the gym. Everybody had a good time, especially those who
received the
28— You'd swear that we were living
crying, "Oh, my dogs!"
a kennel, everyone
1
lots
let's settle
is
in
12-0.
it
7
trail
all
if
still
left
It's
losers.
us.
.just like
rest
it.
is
sick.
it.
is
.\s
to
it.
all
it.
all.
to
in
prizes.
in
is
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enjoy collepe parties? Foolish question, number 100.
A great rush to the ]il)rary, for various reasons.
it won't he loot; now.
I .see that we still have the arnihand.s
29— Do we
—
30
—
31
—
NOVEMBEH
Uraee
— Only seven more months to
2 — Dr. Kaiguel's lecture very interesting.
1
fro.
U|)
the first hundred years are the
—Two busloads of students accompanied the team I^ock Haven,
who said that Professor Koch wasn't a good sport?
4—Good day for
5 — All planning for Thanksgiving vacation. Homesick
— Cinnamon buns for breakfast. You should them disappear
to
3
IwiriU-st.
We «im — and
say
!
all.
!
6
like
.see
—The
7
Boston Women's Orchestra entertained
in
the auditorium.
snow
in
July.
Now we know why
lead-
ers are thin.
— First
8
day the sun has come
.Many sons are around here hut not any of them shine.
out.
— .Most popular discussion of today "Lesson Plans?"
10— No game, so the movies took
an unusual
11 — Beat M. S. T. C.
We were too good for them.
12 — Pudding for dinner.
9
is
toll.
in
"cases" have turned into "boxes."
— Some of the
—Joint meeting of the Y. W'. and Y. M.
— Not many danced the gym —most of them prefer use their eyes.
— Everyone thinking about a week Saturday and not mudi being done.
the
time we won't be eating
— Ne.xt week at
— A day of simple — no
get out our bathing
20— Very warm day — warm enough
for the big dance. New evening dresses have been created
21 — Every one
ing— so to speak.
go home.
22 — All busy — studying — no, getting ready
question — number
23— Big dance
the gym. Did we enjoy
Ten days of "Home, Sweet Home."
24— Vacation, at
13
little
1-i
15
is
is
17
college.
at
this
18
i
to
in
16
visitors.
life
to
is
suits.
set
out of noth-
to
last
101.
Fooli-sh
it?
in
!
DECEMBER
— Back to the old place once more. Great to see the faces.
4— Humors of a big dance Saturday night.
"Better
their das.ses.
5— Teachers looking for informaticm concerning some members
than never."
6 — All
looking for evening gowns! Will they get one?
a "buoy."
7 —Cheer up!
formal. All you need
The dance
very much — even those wlio got
Everyone enjoyed
w-as the best.
8— Of
novelties,
"shipwrecked" when they got too close to the corners.
9 — Long day for most of
Nothing to do until tomorrow.
good.
Hope
10— Lot of talk about "Apple Sauce."
— Everything progressing as well as usual.
looks as though we are going to have snow.
12 — Very cold,
be there.
Saturday —
— First basketball game
14— Only one more week and then home again for ten more days.
— We won from Kutztown. Keel) "P' hoys
16 — Girls and boys seen strolling down the street — where to— to church!
Christmas, cheer up, didn't we have eggs for
17 — Even though we get no chicken dinner
breakfast?
the
Yes, we use suitcases even though we are going
18— Much packing done by
3
all
late
girls
is
isn't
it
this
all
us.
it
is
11
it
we'll all
this
i:3
't
1.5
this
all
19
20
—
— Senior
all
21
—
I
girls.
home for ten days.
Good eats. Everything was
class play,
from
tlie
appetizing. Even the ham.
"Apple Sauce," given in the auditorium. It was a very good play for
Even the boys helped by singing
dormitory were down to see it.
Christmas carols at midnight which wasn't so bad.
Home we go. "Good-bye." "Write, will you?" "Don't forget
QaQ
to
come and
see me."
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JANUARY
Glad to be hack and do some good work. Begin the new year right.
— Back once
3— Not much done
"What did he give you?"
any class today,
you can hear
mail boxes. Why?
t— Great rush around
5 — Lots of new clothes strutting around. Good Santa Claus.
— In spite of the vacation, some of our members are missing — strayed, or "flu" what
I'd say.
new
turning over
— Only two more weeks and we begin over again — something
2
iiu:rc.
all
in
is,
tlie
6
lost,
7
s
8
like
all
— Notebooks are being called
—A
9
for.
More work
howling wind blowing today.
—
10
for
Perhaps that
down to breakfast.
Everybody sniffing, coughing, and
is
a
leaf.
all.
come
wliy the Nortli Hall boys didn't
is
Miss Kline pretty well rushed.
sneezing.
— North Hall Orchestra played the gym. A good future ahead for them.
12 — Had oyster stew for lunch.
you happened to go home, you cerwas very good and,
tainly missed
13— Musicale
Knjoyed by
the auditorium.
14— Exams
soon be here. Let's get to work.
hats.
15— Very
day, much
spring. Girls can be
going down town witliout
Sure sign of spring.
16 — Dr. Pike's lecture.
Very good, indeed.
17 — Very few down to breakfast. Grapefruit was the cause.
18 — Tomorrow
Now the time we generally begin
pray.
the end of a perfect semester.
19 — Almost deserted — rush home for the second semester fees — poor father
have to go
without chewing gum for awhile.
20— Nobody here.
21 — Lots of absentees. We know the reason why.
22 — New set of people coming; new set of Seniors wailing about lesson plans.
23 — Snow at
—and deep, lasting snow — "Well, Old Man Winter certainly was slow
year.
suppose we'll be wearing fur coats for Easter."
— Rotary and Kiwanis Club banquet college dining room. We certainly enjoyed the
evening.
We could hear the singing fnmi our windows.
25 — The night before the college
busy.
Telephone booth
26 — College party went over
Here we can thank the decorating committee — the gym
was absolutely transformed — "Thank you."
27 — Lots of college kids sleigh riding on the campu.s — and the Dean was out taking pictures
of them — gosh, she must be wonderful — no fooling, she
28 — "The day after the day before." Too much coasting the day before.
29 — Dancing down the g.vm as usual and a few new cases reported.
30— Great deal of rushing done by the
allright to rush, but don't trip or
11
in
It
if
a treat.
in
all.
will
like
fine
tlieir
.seen
is
to
is
will
this
last
I
in
2-t
])arty.
is
big.
is.
sororities.
fall.
It's
Final bids go out today.
FEBRUARY
— "Frills and heart frobs." Dance tonite. We had a s-"weH" time.
2 — Some more
Phi Gamma Tau dance
the gym. We certainly
dressed up.
3 — Day after the two nights before. We found a
of "lying" around
1
in
frills.
— Another Monday, and time
— Almost
dorm
today.
the
Sunday.
4
5
month
in
lot
It is
started the
to settle
down
e\'erybody sick in be.l with colds
to honest-to-goodness
— almost
work.
"flu" up.
— Nothing new.
— A beautiful day and most of the Collegiates contracted spring fever.
8 — Splendid lecture by Dr. Raiguel.
He's one man who can out-talt any
6
7
9^Thrilling basketball with West Chester.
by two
Took
woman.
us five minutes to best them, and
we did
points.
— Not unlike the rest of the Sundays
—We are sure spring has come to
12 —W.
"Who
G. A. party for
10
11
here.
Wt- liad celery for dinner.
stay.
S.
girls.
said that
wc couldn't do without
the men."
We
had
the best time ever.
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— Valentine's Day.
13
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all
Had
— Collcfiiate
Hall
— Same
IT
Many
love affairs hcinji discovered, and the mails were hi-avv.
three "cheers" for the chicken.
little
wonderful chicken dinner
a
1.1— Haskethall
minute.
1<)
that there were no classes, such nice weather.
wislilrifr
St.
game
with Mansfield
pvm was
dance. The
"Scotch."
—
—
by one point, but we
lost
the bear idea of the thinjr.
old
Sunday
nite lunch, cheese
and
Heinz
i)icklcs.
is a saying, "After the rain comes the sunshine."
shine comes the rain."
— Great
he
nnist
a
(loin;;
blizzard,
We
found
jjrood
business
excuse for the absence of some week-end excursioners.
t'lood
It
".\fter the sun-
it.
— snowed enough to
month.
21 — Eggs must be cheap food. We always get the "raw" deal.
22— Washington's Birthday — wonder what the "Father of
Country"'
could
family of today?
23— Xo one here — everyone went home for the week-end.
24— Blue Sunday. Maybe Monday
be a better day.
25 — Rained
day. "Every cloud has a silver lining." Try and find
26— Hopes again revived — we saw the sun.
27 — We begin to wonder
there
ever be
day of
28— Cheer up. Tomorrow
Friday and the
of March.
20
that Xortli
collcfrc.
— There
19
We've concluded
is
with the
18
back the hoys to the
will
last a
his
I
.see
W(udd say
if
he
his
will
all
it.
will
if
a
rest.
first
is
MARCH
— Time to get going. Only three
2— Snow, rain, sleet — through
1
game.
They won, but
— Excellent musicale
shining
4— "The March wind
3
in
more months and
we'll stop.
some of us journeyed to Wyoming
took them an extra five minutes to do
it all
to see the basketball
it
it.
the Auditorium.
This proves that a long hall
isn't
the place for
lights.
Modern March
5
doth blow and we shall have snow," that
is
— swear that Mr. Weather
— Y. W. A. installed
I
6
old-fashioned
is
March.
strutting aroimd in sunshine.
C.
is
a female
new
their
—
it is
so changeable.
The usual ceremony of
cabinet.
installation
was im-
pressing.
7
— Dramatic
Club staged their annual tournament which went over
Something around here after all.
—Tau Kappa
8
Phi Sorority dance at the Elks.
— The usual Saturday. Xothing
10 — CJorgeous weather for hiking.
9
new but
The
fact
the
is
We
all
big.
We're doing
took a ride that night.
same old stew.
we saw
a lot of people walking, but
we
didn't
ask why.
11— The winners
Street.
12
—Spring
of the
Dramatic Club tournament had
"Some chickens
fever
is
i
19 a
9
I saw .some girls swinging
means that we expect spring to
around.
whistling, which
a
party
.it
the Rose
!"
their rackets
stay.
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and heard some
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13.
—
School buzzing over Corning Basketball Tournament
of
lots
old
friends expected as
visitors.
14.
15.
16.
—
—
—
—
—
— nothing
Patrick's Day — but
chaps
variety.
like
the cook forgot the Irish Stew.
17.
St.
18.
Just another day wasted away.
Dancing seems to be getting popular
19.
—
Mail heavy today some "Ohs" and "Ahs" and "Gees," etc. they express themselves.
Gorgeous day and first day of tournament "I hope so and so wins" "I know him"
"He's from our town."
Saw a lot of College boys walking around all alone the girls .seem to fancy high school
in
gym
the
—others
seem
to
have "standing invi-
tations."
W.
C. A. Cabinet girls.
20.
Installation of Y.
21.
Some freshmen have been
22.
\nother beautiful day
23.
Saw some Easter
24'.
An
25.
Everybody
seen courting danger
—^hopes
—
togs already some went
sport them wlien they come back.
warm day — Many
unusually
home
college girls
packing to go liome
is
—
I
mean some other girl's boy
Palm Sunday.
— Don't
week end
tliis
them
to get
—others
will
—
and boys went to church Fine day to start.
room for tlie new clothes.
forget to leave
26.
Who
27.
Marks go home that's a vinegared vacation for some
Goodbye Happy Easter See you next month.
28.
friend.
are raised for a beautiful
said work? with vacation so near.
—
folks.
—
—
.\PRIL
8.
Back again and only
more weeks
7
Get the
to go.
bit
in
your teeth
—
it
won't be long
now.
9.
all
10.
—
students were guests of boarding students at dinner a musical time was had by
Interesting inter-collegiate debate between B. S. T. C. and M. S. T. C. in colwe bad two women on our team.
lege and we won
Day
—
—
Just another Wednesday nite at B.
bad weather, too.
nite
— sprint
T. C.
S.
—
—
lots
special jiermissions were taken to-
11.
A
12.
E. A. Southern recital
13.
Omega
14.
Sunday after
15.
17.
Blue .Monday ^Why? weather is enough to drive anyone to
Everybody seems to be doing something time we got busy.
Wednesday nite again Y. W. of course.
18.
Girls are planning for their party
16.
dreary, wet, cold day
a
Saturday
—
at least one clever
dance
nite
—maybe,
— but
a
great
many went
—
20.
We
Mu
21.
Spring has returned
did
know
I
man — besides Lindbergh.
—The boys certainly can do things—with the help of the
Chi Fraternity dance
better
girls.
to church.
the blues.
—
—
19.
left us flat.
and
in college
— who
—hope we have as good a time as we had at
— didn't see anything
said girls were "cats"
— Busy
Phi Sigma Dance
month
this
month
— Well
the last one.
prove
to
I
if
it.
you don't keep going you get
rusty.
— and
our
girls
looked wonderful going to church
in
their
new Eas-
ter togs.
I
Monday again
22.
— but
we're
happy
leave soon.
Alpha Delta Zeta dance soon
23.
— some
— "Where
of
will
us are enjoying school to the
I
get a dress?"
— Don't
worry
fullest
— they
— we
always
find one.
24.
26.
27.
28.
29.
I
30.
—
Weather like this brings out spring fever it certainly is a catching disease.
Heard somebody sneeze they must have been in a draft it's hot enough to "hot dogs."
Lots of walking on the campus nothing extraordinary.
A. D. Z. dance gorgeous affair some girls certainly do things "upright."
Another church going day.
Dear me I must be pressed well I hope they give me a good crease and a finish.
Goodbye don't cry I'll see you later but you won't recognize me.
—
25.
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Pike
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are the limit."
is
the Danville in-
stitution."
Compliments of
"My
a
brotlier
has rung the gong to start
thousand
fights."
"\^ hat
he. a referee?"
is
Shuman's Hardware
'No. a preacher."
BLOOMSBURG,
PA.
Imagine how the college professor who
was out after butterflies felt when little
Jrihnny asked "Are you the dog catcher?"
—
STOP AT
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Toilet Arti-
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Goods
CIGARETTES
CIGARS
TOBACCOS
CANDY
Soda
— Candy — Cigars — Cigarettes
Beaming
Father
—
""\es.
I
named
my
three daughters Faith. Hope, and Charity."
Young Man
(stuck for the evening with
the heavyweight
"And the greatest of
these is Charity."
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James
E. Roy's
IN
TRAINING SCHOOL
—"Tommy,
.Student Teacher
singular or plural?"
Jeweler, Optometrist
Tommy
Kodaks and Kodak Finishing
lar at
BLOOMSBURG,
—
(after
the top
much
and plural
thought
at the
is
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trousers
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IN
BLOOMSBURG,
started
proceed."
this;
Most wives
PA.
know how
don"t
other
the
half lives.
you had better board
tliink
—
often had."
—
Landlady "Often had what?"
—
Muley ""Better board elsewhere."
'"Yes.
Warman — ""You
been
have
should
—
elsewhere."
Muley
Reese "Shakespeare
good quarterback.
Reese -"Because he had so many longrun plays."
High Grade Furniture
"I
to
wanna go buy-buy!'"
"1
—
a
and
—
—
I*
want
you
of
GOOD CLOTHING
Landlady
do
Bob Davies
go, baby?"
Crowell
Home
DIALECT
—^"Where
GELB & MAYER
I
Blank Books
Sporting Goods
Stationery
Typewriters
Greeting Cards
Filing Cases
Daily and Sunday Papers
Registrar
— ""Name,
please."
Roddy—-"Whose?"
.
Prof.
Hartline
"And now.
(in
what
class,
—
astronomy class)
is the most promis-
ing star with a tail?"
with a serious
Tax Davis
on his face ""Rin-Tin-Tin!"
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"Say, freshman, what
take in Physical Education?"
Kanjorski
History
—"Shower
Prof.
Joan of Arc.
was burned?"
mean
—
Ralphie Davies "I can't recall. luU
must have been a hot date."
—
—
of tlie
fight the other
Bloomsburg. Pa.
Sweeney boys
Jack
—"Viell. Dad. now
what shall
do?"
—
might
Fortner ""You
tliat
nillege.
in.
I'm througli
I
marry
.Mr.
cook so she cant leave for a while.
it
E .\mos •"Whv do
dians "braves
in
gets inln
one always jumps
Yes. they're two harps that beat as one.
was the date of
the time when she
Coach "Had any experience?"
Ford "Yep, played left end once
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you
baths and cuts?"
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do
Bell
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squaws?
the
you ever seen their
—
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all
A. Williams
that!"
she's
not
old
as
as
SNEIDMAN'S
Why, that woman
rememhers the Big Dipper when it was
just a drinking cup!"
GRUEN WATCHES
—
Co-ed "Mercy, I must have overtrained
Jack!
There he goes, tackling another
player around the neck."
Gallagher
(at
— "This
the theater!
show
makes me think."
—
Poole "Yes,
its
a
"Gifts That Last"
extraordinary
most
show."
Late to bed and early to rise
Keeps the fellows from wearing your
Let Us Repair
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ties.
— "Why don't you answer me?"
—"T did,
shook my head."
—
Prof.
"But you don't expect me
hear
Prof.
Stude
sir.
I
to
it
Wolf Shoe Repair Shop
—
English Prof. "Tell me
things about John Milton.'
Main Street
BLOOMSBURG,
J.
up here, do you?"
rattle
one
two
or
—
Frosh "Well, he got married and he
wrote "Paradise Lost.' Then his wife died
and he wrote 'Paradise Regained'.'"
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Freshman
walking down street)
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— "\ou*ll never come
A.
illiams
suit?"
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suit.
PA.
it
I
my roommates
to girl
I
in for him.'"
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too,
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unconscious!
— "Are
—
^ okum- "No,
Creasy
you a pretty good judge
Harrison
of horse flesh?"
never
I
ate
any
in
—
my
—
'"Wliat
Beggar
f
!^
choo crying ahout,
— "Bow,
guy?"
Prof.
when
found a good
recipe for home brew and I ainl got no
home."
I
are you so sure she
just
Reams
he
—"And
took
his
Drummond— "On
all
the
ex-
where was Sheridan
famous twenty-mile
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Mo.ss "Because she accepts
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life."
Cop
— "Why
in love with
a horse."
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It
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my
least."
—
"And while you're
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out the promiscuous squeaks."
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believe
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vesterday.
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llie
of
hoarse.
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iiiimleil:
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Prof. Shortess
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sir.
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on
the
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other
side."
"What
to
do
to get
white hands
—
Kivler "Why don't
—
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look like
feather duster!"
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is
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Francis B. Haas
Whose deep sincerity and
whole hearted interest
in (Mir
welfare and that of our
Alma
31ater has assiu-ed him a
i)lace
in the
this
heart of every student,
hook
is
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Haas was
Francis B.
President
hoiii
in
mentary and secondary education
Following
his
graduation
in IDO-i
Philadelphia, receiving his ele-
in the public schools of that city.
from the old Central High School,
he entered the Philadelphia School of Pedagogy to begin ])reparation
for entering the profession of teaching.
In 1906 he took
his first
When
mentary School.
teaching position in the Kenderton Ele-
the practice department of the School of
Pedagogy was reorganized
in
Haas was chosen
1913, Dr.
as one of
the four demonstration teachers to assist in the j^rejiaration of male
became
teachers for the ])ublic schools of Philadel])hia.
I^ater he
member
institution.
same
of the educational faculty of this
three years in the School of
Pedagogy he was
ship of an elementary school.
In the
five
a
After
elected to the i)rinci pal-
years following he had
successive charge of three such schools.
Along
work he contiiuied his professional preparation;
receiving his Bachelor's Degree from Temple University in 1913; the
degree of Master of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania in
1922; the Pd.D. from Temjjle University in 1927. and in addition
sj)ent a semester at Columbia University.
He
at
witli his
was
called to the State
Department of Pennsylvania
in 1920.
which time he became assistant director of the Teacher Bureau.
He assisted
became
in the
formulation of the imi)roved teacher standards that
effective in
1920 under the Kdmond's Act.
In 1922
j)romote(l to the directorship of the Administration Bureau.
made Dejnity Superintendent
is 4.5
He
and Jean.
is
a
was
192.5.
and
member
of the l*hi Delta Kap])a
tions
Mu
vice president of the National
is
an active
member and
and movements and
& 2. &
He
was
in 192.5.
years old, and has three children, Francis. Mary,
cational Fraternity, the Pi (xanuna
ciety,
was
of Public Instruction in 1924, and
succeeded Dr. J. George Becht as State Superintendent
Dr. Haas
lie
a
Honorary
Social Science
Kducation
Va\u-
Honor
So-
As.sociatioii
in
])articipant in educational associa-
contributor to educational literature.
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"He
?
often,
gent
has achieved success
who
lias
hved
men and
the love of
ter than he
found
it.
children:
little
niche and accomplished his task
;
who
has
who has
left the
whether hy an ini])n)ved
fect ])oem. or a rescued soul;
who
ration;
Such
finest
is
whose memorv
is
taught more of honor,
lowmcn than any mere
His work with
the
world bet-
))o])py, a per-
life is
He
in
an inspi-
has fulfilled to the
degree the meaning of the word ""reacher."
many
tilled his
a benediction."
our estimate of Mr. Hakeless.
classes he has taught
intelli-
has looked for the best
others and »^iven the best that he had; whose
§
well. lauf>he(l
and loved much; who has gained the respect of
things, but
love, friendshij).
by
his life
Through
his
and influence he has
duty to oneself and one's
fel-
rnn-icuhini could contain.
Art Iveague has brought
to this school
beauty
and appreciation of the beautiful seldom seen and found elsewhere.
By his wide reading he has challenged and stinuilated the minds of
many students to an under.standing of literature. \\y his wit .uid
humor he has endeared himself to the classes of the past until it is
with a great deal of regret that wc say "(ioodbye" to a true Christian
Gentleman.
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As
a service to our college
toil.
whose
fu-
ture shall uphold the traditions of
its
past, this
book stands.
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pages then our
embodied
])uri)ose has
in
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al)o\e the river winding'.
"Midst the mountaiiis ^rand
Stands our College, dear
Far throughout the
to students
land.
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CJiorus:
l}loonisl)urg. Bloonisburg, IJloonishurg College
Up
Years
on College Hill.
to
True
come
to
shall find us ever,
Bloomsburg
still.
Far and wide though we may wander,
Still
To
our hearts are true
oin- hillto))
Alma Mater.
^Ve our pledge renew.
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XeAer resting
Ever upward,
flows.
striving, elimhing.
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thegither,
uionie a canty day,
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Burnx.
'O. let stand,
Tliis
Home
Reaching
still
iiroiul.
of Voices,
liigh
to
meet a cloud."
—
L'nbezcii.it.
Senior land
ileges
felt
1
and
here.
What
joys, and priv-
lieart-throlis
have been
"My
t.nDriti- li.iutit>. tin- sliorrs. tin-
.iniitiit
woods
WlitTf with
wont
my
to stray.'
si-lioolin.iti's
—
I
w.i?.
Sarf/i'iit.
A
spot
of ideal
white
shrine
loveliness,
of
young
a
little
dreams
found at the end of a winding
trail.
'Lot nif
livi-
Side of
Be
a
in a lioust- liy tlic
tlie
road and
friend to man.
"
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President
Francis B. Haas, Pd.D.
Mrs. Philip C. Gi'inard
W. B. SlTLIFF, A.M.
Sect eiarji to President
Dean of I nslruetion
Dean of W omen
Assistant Dean of Women
Dean of Men
Maruikrite W. Kehr, Ph. I).
Rachel S. Tthnkr, A.B.
John- C. Koch, A.B. Earl X. Rhodes, A.M.
Director of Teacher 'Trainiug
O. H. Bakeless, A.M.
.John
Education
6
Anna
Mrs. Lucile Baker
(On
Measu re m cuts
Garrison, B.S.
of absence
If.ivf
Barnes, A.M.
J.
Fisher, A.M.
.
Training Teacher, Grade
Training Teacher, Grade III
Edxa
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J'
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fii'st
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Supervisor, Grades IJ'-J'I
n.
Ruth Beery,
Science
Training Teacher, Grade I
May
Hayden, B.A.
T.
Director Priniari/ Education
Thornley W. Booth, B.P.E.
(On
Education
Tfealth
Hartline, A.m.
S.
A.B.
leave of absence
semester
first
1928-1929)
DoRoTHV
Breitenhecher, B.S.
S.
Edna
Assistant Librarian
Hazen, M.A.
J.
Director Intermediate Education
AoNEs
Bryan, B.A.
S.
Supervisor,
Grades
Christie Jeffries, M.A.
IJ'-J'I
Handxcriting, English
Alma
B.
Caldwell, A.M.
Alice Johnston, M.A.
Public School Music
Maud Campbell,
Oral E.rpression
Pli.B.
Hazel
Supervisor, Gratles I-III
Helen
V.
Primari/ Subjects
Carpenter, B.S.
MAROrERITE W. KkUR,
Dean of If'onien
Training Teacher, Grade IJ'
Blanche Cathcart,
Training Teacher, Grade
RouERT E. Clark
Geouoe
F.
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Fknstemaker, A.B.
I.auguiit/es,
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A. Ransox, ^LA.
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Kathrvx Loose Sutliff,
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Director, Teacher Training
Lucy McCammox, A.^L
Health Education
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Bertha Rich, Pd.B.
Supervisor, Grades IV-J'I
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1928-1929)
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Pearl L. Mason, B.S.
D. H. RoBBixs. A.M.
Librarian
Director, Rural Education
Nell Maupin, Ph.D.
H. Harrison Russell, Ph.D.
Social Studies
Mary
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E. A. Merritt, B.S.
Ethel
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Rachel S. Turner, A.B.
Dean of Women, English
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Mabel Moyer,
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B.S.
Irma Ward, B.S.
Training Teacher, Grade II
Dietitian, Xutrition
E. H. Xelson, Ed.M.
Esther M. Williams,
Director of Health Education
Jessie A. Patterson, A.B.
Samuel
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English
M. Hausknecht
Business Manager
Beatrice Eyerly
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Anna
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Harriet F. Carpenter, B.S.
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Elizabeth Garbarino, A.M.
J. Claire Gift
L. P. Gilmore, A.B.
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Social Studies
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Ina D. Brinton
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Minnie G. Penman
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Grace Brandon
Caroline Elder
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Gertrvde Grimes
Ruth Harris
Maryan E. Hart
Margaret Hines
Margaret S. Manhart
Mae Meixell
Ruth Esther
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Blanche Moore
Vera Parker
Harriet Rhinard
Margaret H. Richard
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Annie M. Schvveppenheiser
Amy B. Smethers
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Harriet Walp
Ann Wright
Jessie
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Mary K. Hagenbuch
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Community Government
Association
The Community Government Association of our college was organized during
The membership of this organization is composed of
members of the faculty and registered students. The Association has for its ob-
the second semester of 1927.
all
ject co-operation, with the responsible authorities in promoting personal
responsibilities in guiding
and regulating the
affairs of all students
and group
under the juris-
diction of the college.
When
was drafted the members
the Constitution
of the committee realized the
necessity of close co-operation for the successful functioning of this body so they
provided that a meeting of the Association be held at least once a month plus any
other meetings called by the President u])on ])etition of twenty members.
aimed
and just re])resentation
to give equal
to
men and women
They
of all the classes.
In order to carry on the work of the Association four
ship, citizenship,
officers of good scholarand conduct were elected by the members of the Association for a
The President must be a Senior of the four-year course. All
members of either of the remaining classes except the Fresh-
term of one year.
may
other officers
man
be
class.
Officers of the Association are:
George Mathews
M.\iDRUE O'Coxxell
R.WMOXD HODHES
Ch.^RLES W.4D.\S
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President
President
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Treasurer
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Student Council
The Student Council which
the Association
is
resentation in the Council
a
man and
a
is
the executive, legislative, and judicial agent of
elected on the first
woman.
is
Tuesday
in
May
by the various classes.
Each class elects two
commuters also elect two
based in classes.
The day students
or
Rep-
representatives,
representatives,
one of each sex.
The Council meets once every two weeks on
Matters of minor importance are taken up
that
way
in
a day agreed
is
this body.
disposed of
in
while matters of major importance and consideration are referred to a
committee, the chairman of which must be a
member
by the President.
After an investigation, the matter
Chairman
meeting and action
the
upon by
Council and the work
at the next
is
is
taken
of the Council
is
appointed
presented to the Council by
in the Council.
All recom-
mendations must be approved by the President of the College,
Dean of
Dean of Women, the Dean of Men, the Director of Teacher Trainmembers of the Association, Student Council, and all committees.
Besides the student representatives, the President of the College, the
Instruction, the
ing, are
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George Mathews, Prcsidftif
Charijjtte Mears
Margaret S«artz
Alice Pexxixgtox,
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Lawrence Creasy
David Baker
Doxald Fetter
Margaret Oswald
Gilbert Goi'ld
Ai.thadell Carventer
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Edgar Richard!,
^'ice Presidiiit
E. X. Rhodes. Director
J. C.
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Edward DeVcie
Denn Ethelda Ydixg
Margterite Kkhr. Dean of Women
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Fraxcis H. Haas, Prenident
Beatrice Bowman-
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Anders Patterson
Our Adtisor
One
of
tlif
first
problems confronting every freshman class
of choosing an advisor.
solving that prohleni.
Knowing Miss Patterson we had no
We
is
that
difficulty in
immediately chose her as our Advisor.
Miss Patterson was born and reared
Jackson. Ohio.
in
uating from high school she attended Ohio University,
at
After grad-
Athens. Ohio.
Later she received her diploma from the Oberlin Conservatory, at OberiLn.
Ohio, and her A.B. from the University of
diana.
Her advanced work was done
DePauw.
at Cornell
and
Greencastle. In-
New York
Uni-
versities.
She has had considerable experience
in the
Music Department of the
as Director of
Music
terson has been a
in
DePauw
her profession, having taught
University and having served
in the public schools of
member
of the
Greensburg. Pa.
Miss Pat-
Bloomsburg Teachers' College faculty
since 1921.
The
class of
1929 appreciates her sincerity and helpfulness.
We
have found her to be a real friend.
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Poem
(Tribute)
If
we could but
Embedded
What
in
release all sounds
each wall
would we hear.
voices
The passing tread
When Suns
of
whose
footfall?
have made their hundredth round.
Will these walls re-echo
The
lessons taught and learned.
Our
voices of this long ago?
The creeping
And mem'ry
The drone
The
ivy seals within
seals
my
heart
of voice and sound.
last farewells that part.
Old walls
\\ill last
;
old ivy twining high
through star-dimmed years;
But long and long ago
Old Masters passed beyond
As you
—and —and
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This
Home
all fears.
all will pass.
still
proud.
of Voices,
Reacliing high to meet a cloud!
— Margaret Uxbewust,
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Theodore Davis
President
Jessie
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Wii.MAji Jones
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ELEANOR
G.
AMOS
LILLL4N W. ANDERS
M. t'oiighlin High School
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High School
Simpson. Pa.
Fell
Wilkes-Barre. Pa.
•El" "Al"
•Lil"
Blue eyes, blonde hair.
Never a worry, never a care;
A
A
silly giggle, full
Small of stature
But great of mind.
That is our Lillian.
of fun,
who's a pal to everyone.
girl
Lillian
Eleanor?
p
Oh, yes, she"s the blonde of
that gang from fourth floor who is always
laughing and full of pep. But we can remember the time she wasn't so happy. Last
year she went home every week-end, but
now she almost dreads going home for holidays. What caused the change'- We don't
like to comment, but between you and me,
abroad-shouldered light-haired football hero
from Bloom
much about
in mi.xing a
the serious aspects of
lielieves
9:30
in
the
press
room
a
laughter
her
work and her natural
love
for
frying
Lillian's favorite sports are hiking, hockey,
and basketball.
ing
the
first
She won her numerals durThe B. B. A. Club
year.
claimed her as a member.
We
all
wish Lillian the best of luck and
success.
member
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and
chil-
Although very studious she finds time to
Join the large circle of friends which she
has formed at B. S. T. C.
of the Alpha Delta Zeta
supervisor of fourth floor.
To a true friend and a loyal classmate of
'29. we wish her the best "of success and
happiness.
is
Sorority,
with
dren tend to make her an ideal teacher.
The ukulele music from 483 shows that
she is musically inclined.
Her favorite
songs are "I Can't Give You Anything But
Love," and "That's My Weakness Now."
She has an artistic hand which was affirmed by her appointment to Art Editor
of this book.
She
little
life.
As a student teacher .she has made cojisiderable progress; her attitude towards
We
Eleanor and one of her room-mates, Peg,
can be found any evening at 4.:10 in the
Martha Washington drinking tea, or anv
night at
cheese.
one of our industrious, ener-
She is the kind of a girl who studies
earnestly, and always has her work done.
"Lil" always greets one with a smile and
responsible.
don't know
the significance of names, but
Steiner sounds as if it might be Dutch.
is
is
and studious girls. She finds time for
work and time for play in all that she does.
getic,
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-MARGARET
Montrose High School
.Montrose, Pa.
"Bert"
"Bert" was
—
in
"Peg"
"Peg" at present shows great promise of
becoming a bright light in the literary field.
Head any of her mastcrjiieces, in the line of
postscripts to letters written by "the gang."
Along with letter writing "Peg" has other
!
accomplishments by which we will alwavs
remember her. The "uke" under "Peg's"
hand often added to the merriment of the
occasion as did also "Peg's" fudge and taffy.
"Peg's" one weakness, as we know her,
is her stomach.
.\ny time, any jilace. any
where "Peg" can be heard, "Got anything
to eat?" Never mind, "Peg," we like to eat,
Often we have wondered if our "Bert"
really going through with her good beginning of teaching.
Perhaps if we see
her teach at the end of this year we will
know for sure. We have always rather
is
—
—
a shadow over her teaching
the
shadow of a tall young man named who
knows? Mayhe she might change the name
before we get around to read this again.
But no matter what she decides to do, we
wish her success and happiness.
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glad.
Don't know our "Peg"? Step right up!
Not very tall, five foot three to be exact,
with light brown hair and eyes blue or gray
as you wish, quiet and demure?
Well, we
thought so once, but then college does
change one so.
If one should have cause to worry ahout
her studies with such vanish when you catch her hurled in texthooks.
Friends, looks are deceitful
We
know from experience that College Humor
is
at the hottom of that grave of hooks.
Beware of "Bert" when it's time for play.
feared
ANSTETT
Always happy, never sad,
That's how "Peg" makes others
one of her frequently no-
moods hilariously laughing, a high
sweet voice raised higher in protest and a
kicking of tiny feet, when we entered. Our
entrance created another mood, this time
She wanted
the mood was a coaxing one.
to room with a girl from home, not for
fear of heing hhie, hut .just " 'cause it makes
me feel at home."
ticed
H.
Trucksville High .School
Trucksville, Pa.
ourselves.
As yet, "Peg" has not played the role of
teacher, as her student teaching is reserved
for .second semester.
Her one concern at
present is Berwick and whether or not she
will be .sent there.
Wherever she teaches
we know she will he successful and our
sincerest and best wishes follow her in anything she may do in later life.
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MARION ELEANOR ASHWORTH
LEONORA GRACE AUSTIN
Nescopeck High School
Nesoopeck, Pa.
Forty-Fort Higli Scliool
Forty-Fort. Pa.
"Toady" "Lee" "Dariin"
Marion
from our locker room gang
comes from the big town of Wapwallopen
and we all ho])e that the town will send us
many more lil Ready for work or play and serious
This
And
eye, nose and throat specialist,
gastro-intestinal specialist and the head
skin specialist away."
ear,
lessons
and ready for a
I
Jam!
—
little
recreation.
Berwick has a big blonde attraction for
Marion and this may account for her inability to study at
home
the
and
Fudge! Chocolate Cake! Toast
Tea!
Rare specialties in the dorm but
"Toady" always had a closet full, and mind
you she gave some to us, of course. She
could eat! "Toady" would have her breakfast, luncheon, dinner and besides a dozen
"take a bite while you stand," or I think
she would have wasted away, then we would
the library applying herself indus-
of
—
tician, the psychologist, the neurologist, the
When we hear someone saying, "Let's go
down town," we know at once that Marion
tired
a.s
"Toady" sure does love apples, and how
She has said very often to her friends that,
"An apple a day will keep the diagnos-
Marion is very studious sometimes, these
"sometimes" usually occurring right before
Then she is much
a test is to be given.
worried about her lessons and can be found
is
sweet
.smile as
my weakness now!
She's
triously.
^
s
she's .just five foot two.
With her
—
in
R53
She's got eyes of blue.
little prirl
This perhaps,
about each that's Marion.
accounts for the fact that she numbers her
friends by the dozens.
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in the evening.
darling's
Lots of luck, Marion, and all good wishes
for your future success and hap])iness.
life.
was the
chief
factor
in
our
If she didn't receive at least
six letters a day, there
would he tears and
howls for one whole day.
"Toady"
excells
in
tennis.
Ask anyone
that she has exchanged rackets with whether
she can J'lay ping-pong or not.
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Ualton High School
MARY
LILA
Factoryville.
5
Pa.
is
Mary is quite a student. She can always
be found working very laboriously in the
library.
It seems that that is about the
best place where her work can be done
in the best possible way. That's right, Mary.
We all agree with you, "Two are better
than one." But work as hard as she does
we don't believe that she could get along
without the fourth floor lobby.
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Mary
does not take a great interest in
Why, we do not know. Perhaps
time will tell.
But there are many other
things which may be classified as sports besports.
down
Sports are among Lila's hobbies.
loves to dance, play tennis, basketball,
baseball.
For all this she lives up to
motto, "Work before play," and we
sure that this is the secret of her fine
ord with us as well as in High School.
The above picture speaks for itself. .Mary
dark, neat, and petite. We have all been
attracted by her quiet, yet pleasing personality.
This personality has attracted many
who later became her friends.
class
of time dreading it, but rather settles
to work and does it.
Academy
I*a.
Slary
a real student.
She never goes
unprepared and you seldom see
her without a book in her hand. She knows
how to plan her work so as to not waste
her time foolishly. If there is some lesson
to prepare she does not spend a great deal
Lila
BARTKO
Kiilpmont.
Lila entered B. S. T. C. as a Fresliman
with our class in September, 1927.
Her
pleasing personality and pleasant smile soon
won her many friends among her classmates. We surely believe tliat Lila recognizes the words of the poet, "Laugh and
the world laughs with you; sigh and you
vigh alone." As a fact, this is true for you
seldom see her when she is not joking and
laughing about something. Lila is a good
sport, always ready to go along when anything e.xciting is going on and willing to
be the loser if such is the case.
to
M.
Villa Sacred Heart
sides football, basketball, baseball
She
nis.
and
Perhaps she
and ten-
will substitute a sport of
her own.
the
We
wish her the best of success and happiness in whatever the future has in store
for her.
feel
rec-
If you continue as faithful and earnest a
worker in your own school as you have here,
vour success as a teacher is assured.
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St. Anil's
VIVLW BASK IN
Academy
Foster Townsfiip High School
Drifton, Pa.
Scraiitoii. Pa.
•Viv"
Laughing brown eyes
.\nd a sunny sweet smile;
Just to meet her is worth
your while.
Here we have an
progressive and
energetic, refined, faith
ful,
will
tive,
Raskin is the sort of creature who will
fit "in any clime."
Her disposition is one
of sociability for when you are in her company for two minutes, you feel as though
somewhere sometimes you have met a
real girl.
Perhaps you have, but probably
you have not.
always find her
pleasant mood.
])hili)S()i)hical
in
a
girl.
—
You
wide-awake, ac-
Like
Just Grace, and no more, makes her one
most loved of our class. She has
many fine qualities, one of which presents
itself as her name is mentioned, this outstanding characteristic is her personality,
(jrace has a sunny smile for not only her
friends but everyone.
girls,
Ba.skin enjoys playing
all
on her schoolmates and it was the
cleverness of these pranks that made us sit
a member of the Senior class Grace
always ready to do her bit.
She has
proven her dramatic ability in portraying
the leading role of Eleanor in "So This Is
London." She is also an active member and
officer of the Tau Phi Epsilon Sorority.
tomer.
Chocolate fudge sundae seems to
be her favorite dish and especially if she's
with someone.
tricks
of the
up and take
notice.
"Eats,"
9:30 sharp.
She's there
with
bells on.
In fact, Baskin is always ready
to eat.
She is Bush's most frequent cus-
As
is
s
—
—
"There are smiles" Baskin smiles and
smiles and smiles some more.
Giggles,
jokes, and even cries are Just some of the
things she does and the only time she is
very quiet is when she's asleep and she
doesn't snore either.
Just pursue the course you have begun
will hold the same high place in
the world that you hold in the estimation
of vour sister classmates and all the school.
—
and you
A
helping hand, a willing heart.
Always ready
for any part.
wonderful girl, a friend so true,
What more can one wish of vou?
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AGNES BEEHLER
Scranton Central High
Greene Dreher High School
Scranton, Pa.
Scranton, Pa.
"Becky"
".Vggie"
"Life holds no charm like loyal friends.
And Mary is one till life shall end."
Charming
ing
our "Becky" with her pleasand hospitality.
"Mary
is
Becker"? "Oh, yes, she's that tall girl with
the sweet smile."
Yes, that's how they de-
l
scribe Mary.
Mary is an honor student
and belongs to the Mu Phi Sigma Sorority.
She loves teaching and we'll tell you why.
ton,
although she never misses a laugh,
dance, talk or song, if possible. She is one
of the "moving spirits" of this year's class.
fied,
Kiddies are her weaknesses, as one can tell
when she describes one as having melting
brown
eyes.
Mary
her
has a clever sense of
cheering, "I'll help you,"
many from a D.
Her long arm is
and her swift
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With her quiet sense of humor and winning personality, she has made many friends,
as well as kept the old, especially in the
However busy she is, .\gnes
strong sex.
is always ready to help one.
She likes a
good time as many of us can testify.
humor and
has
saved
a big help in basketball,
earned praise in hockey.
Mary excels in all sports and enjoys herself immensely, either playing or watching
a clean game.
We
feet
are sure
Mary
will
make
her chosen field because she
knows her subject hut can put
in
A
good sport is always a welcome person
any school. She aided many losing and
winning sides of volley ball and hockey
accomplish what they desired.
to
success
not only
a
it
too.
will do.
"Aggie" hails from Hyde-Park, Scranand has been an added attraction to
the primary department. During our short
acquaintance of two years, we have ftmntl
her to be exceedingly sweet and lovable.
She is studious, industrious and very digni-
personality
I
"Bee"
She looks like an angel and acts it
But you never can tell what an angel
We
know by her success here at Bloom
she will get results in all her undertakings
and during the coming years will be suc-
across.
Life leads us to many channels, totally unexpected, but wherever they lead we know
Mary will follow with a cheery word on
her lips and a smile in her heart.
cessful.
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Conjngham Townsliip
Hisli
MARGARET ALICE BENFIELD
Mount Carmel Hish School
School
Centialia. Pa.
Centralia. Pa.
•Peg-
the i)ep and ability that makes
for an all-around sport.
can truly say,
"She i.s a Jack of all trades."
Laura
lias
We
"There
With
On
appearance, one would think that
"Peg" was dignified, quiet and sedate, but
underneath is found a fountain of laughter
always ready to bubble forth.
much that she can't do
hammer, pen and glue."
isn't
needles,
"Peg" has been a friend to everyone, always ready to lend a helping hand but
Laura is an able basketball player and
was one of the members of the All-Star
Basketball
Junior
Team.
Sympathetic,
witty, jovial and friendly are but a few
life
Wherever there's a bit of mischief or racket
you may be sure she is present.
She is a devoted member of the Tau Kappa Phi Sorority and was a member of the
Glee Club in her Junior year.
—
Laura makes everyone she meets
"
It
you
chocolate cake
her weak-
is
"Peg" did her practice teaching
wick and
in
Ber-
a faithful fire lieutenant. Whenbell is sounded, she is the
first to open the door.
Her cheery voice
can be heard above the rest, cryinfr, "Close
reports are true, she certainly
also have the report
was a success.
that she was always the center of the
pranks that the student teachers played
"Peg" is one of the little
on each other.
your transom,
girls of
ness.
Laura
ever the
fire
jrirls."
her as a
is
also
member
an
proud
active
member
of
to
the
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"Good
is
stuff
a
verificatitm
comes
in
small
])ackages."
We
Girls'
all
wish "I'eg" heaps of success and
hapiiiness in the
Chorus.
S
our class but she
of the fact that,
claim
of their organization. She
is
if
We
is
The Tau Phi Epsilon
5
—
feel that
is worth livinp for.
She never worries
about anythinfr, yet always comes
EATS— well,
I
never looking for a reward.
Dark hair and blue eyes are "Peg's"
Wherever she goes, somegreatest assets.
one is sure to say, "What pretty eyes," and
We have heard
this exactly describes them.
that "Peg" writes a letter daily but like
Postum "There's a reason."
adjectives tbat describe "our Laura.
is
impossible to appreciate lier until
know her but we all know lier.
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KATHRYN BINGAMAN
Central High School
Scranton, Pa.
"Floss" "Flossie"
Tamaqua High School
Tama qua. Pa.
"Kit"
not big, she is not tall.
But slie is very kind to all.
She wears a smile, has a fine disposition,
Which in her life is sure to gain her a
"Friendship's ties, above all, binds the
heart and faith in friendship is the noblest
is
part."
Crash!
Bing!
Bang! "Kit" is in the
room.
We are all aware of her presence.
She is very witty Oh, yes I know. She
has a "wise-crack" for everything you say.
The size isn't considered. Wherever she is,
you can usually hear a .strain of some
popular melody.
Yes, "Kit" is quite a
position.
never downhearted, she is never blue.
To her classmates she is always true."
-She's
"Floss"
is
a true friend
Judging fnmi
sport.
and
a
real
—
good
ap))earances one
would think she is very quiet and sedate,
but appearances are deceiving. She is goodnatured and always willing to help others.
all
singer.
"IT"— Well,
"Kit" has It and I don't
Just watch her and see how
it comes out, especially when she is dancing with the rest of the crowd.
mean maybe.
and one is sure to
have a good time and many a good laugh
when with her. She can also he serious
when the right time comes.
"Floss"
is
full
of fun
What
has happened to the "Special DeLetters" that "Kit" received from
Tamaqua last year? We have come to the
conclusion that perhaps Penn State and
Gettysburg hold a greater attraction.
There are four things "Floss" really loves
to do skate, dance, swim and play tennis.
livery
—
This is a strange combination, but "Floss"
is an unusual girl.
"Hello, Sweetheart! I am starved.
How
about something to eat?"
This is "Kit"
any time of the day.
"Floss" comes from Scranton, and we ofhear her rave about her dear "Old
Alma Mater."
We often wonder why
"Floss" is there an attraction, or is it
that you really like the school?
ten
—
"Kit"
took
up primary
work
and
we
know
that she will succeed in her teaching,
because she luiderstands children.
We
take the opportunity to wish you
success in your life, "Floss," and in your
teaching.
hope you will often think
of the pals you met while at Bloomsburg.
"Kit" is an active
Delta Sororitv.
We
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Upon
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Loui.se
Jean has no
around you are
sure to be lauphinjj, for she
is
witty,
hu-
I'll
morous and entertaining.
—
—
—
one of the industrious students
be late for class." As to being late for
we are doubtful of the fact.
Not only studies interest Louise, for extra-curricular activities come in for their
share of attention.
If you wish a faithful Y. W. C. A. member or a good tennis
jilaycr. look for Louise.
Her favorite cxjiression is, "I wish something thrilling would happen."
She craves
excitement and is always on the lookout
to play a trick or joke.
She has kept more
than one of us in a gale of laughter over
has
.She
great
who has seen some
Last year she lived in the dormitory but
year she is commuting.
We think
there is a very special reas(m for this.
ability
of her
work can
she
testify.
a
assured.
this
Although Louise did not live in tlie dorm
during her Senior year, we did not forget
her and we certainly missed our scliooliTiate, who was ever ready to hel]).
she will make a success
of her work, and the best wishes of the
cla.ss of '29 go with you.
sure
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it is hard to part;
and big of heart.
this true friend
CIrcat of mind,
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— anyone
artistic
.\sk the sixth
good teacher?
grade if they enjoyed the story of "Helen
Keller," and your decision will not be hard
to make.
Su<<-ess for this young lady is
Is
some funny Joke.
feel
is
class
Mischievous
teasing
Jean
fun loving
Whenever .Jean is
answers to them all.
around there is no rest for the weary, she
always ready to tease when everyone
is
else is ready to study.
We
pleasing personality and a cheerful
help in winning many friends
and at any time you might see her busily
engaged upon the next week's assignments.
Two of her favorite sayings are, "Xow,
where did I put that book?" and "Oh, dear;
jokes,
is
A
her.
you'll realize
For wit and clever
Whenever Jean
?
first
disposition
for her.
friend you want to keep.
equal.
I'a.
acquaintance with Louise, you
get the impression that she is very quiet,
but Just wait until you get acquainted with
pleasant smile wlien'er you pass,
very sweet and friendly lass.
Dark brown hair and friendly eyes,
Very witty and very wise.
She s])eaks her mind, but yet you'll find
Her thoughts are very deej),
A
.\riel
Lake .Ariel.
"Louie"
A
A
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C. BLACK
Vocational High School
LOUISE
JEAN BITTEN'BENDER
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ELIZABETH BLACKBURN
Taylor High School
Newport ToHiisliip High School
Wanamie. I'a.
"Iz"
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.Moosic, Pa.
"Helen"
Helen Blackwell
—
Brown
eyes and brown hair quite an
extreme type, to be sure, but tben, they belong to an unusual girl.
Her personality
is
winning when you know lier, you just
love her.
How well do many of the girls know
that Helen is somewhat of an artist. When
they couldn't get some imaginary creature to behave just as they wanted him
to, they brought him to Helen to doctor.
No matter if she was deeply involved in
solving some of her own ditiiculties she
never refused to lend a helping liand. l)ur
Helen certainly must have a steadfast mind
for although she is of the type gentlemen
prefer, with big blue eyes and blonde hair,
nevertheless lessons are of the first consideration.
also have often perused her
mail, but have never seen anything of a
suspicious nature.
her appetite.
Every night at five o'clock
her usual saying was, "Who knows what we
are going to have for dinner? I'm starved!"
We
"Liz" has an avocation, one which is very
popular with the girls. This was the usual
scene at Hartman's in Berwick, whenever
there was a few minutes to play. A blonde
girl with a red bandanna
on her bead
squatting on the bed and peering into the
dim distant future, I see in these cards
then,
we mustn't
tell
No
matter wliat time of day or what
is, the first thing seen on entering
the room is Helen busily engaged in scmiething, if nothing else at least her favorite
is
indoor sport drawing.
It
our belief
that some day she will be a great artist,
but as yet we are not going to say anything about it.
day
all
it
—
secrets
wish her success in
undertakes.
all
her name.
pictures is her fame
She certainly can make them great,
But to be a teacher is her fate.
"Iz" has a weakness too!
She is quite
fond of dancing but that plays second to
We
is
Drawing
Elizabeth is a conscientious worker. When
doing her student teaching she always aimed
to please, but her answer generally was
"Of course, I'll go along, but just wait a
few minutes!" Why she didn't go was because she had to finish her lesson plan.
But
"Fatty"
"Liz"
She doesn't say much but still she can
appreciate a joke. And hike if you want
to reduce, hike with Helen.
We'll never
forget, and rather imagine she won't, the
day she hiked to IJght Street and then to
that she
—
Berwick
—ouch,
those blisters.
We
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mustn't forget to mention that Helen
a member of tlie Delta Phi Sigma.
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THEL.MA A. BOM.MEK
Hazle Township High School
Nortliumbeiiniul Hii;li School
Noithuiiiheiland. Pa.
Alilnersville.
•Fav"
A
Immlle
laufrlis.
of
"Fay"
wit,
Tliere
enerfry.
smiles
tlie
make
guard and certainly
will
but one can never
what the future will hold for her. Anyway, we wish you success and happiness in
whatever it inav be.
Q
tills
her position.
possesses enough foresight and
will-jiower to be successful in whatever she
may undertake. Thus we feel quite sure
that her choice in life has been a good one.
Already she is directing her footsteps along
the right path.
Surely fortune will smile
on such an ambitious jierson and she will
accomplish her aim.
Thelma
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\Vben you speak of any sjiorts, don't forget to mention Tbelma. She is very fond of
She plays
athletics, particularly liasketball.
attractions?
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has chosen teacliing for her
ing from the character of her good work
and her favorable standing with her classmates, we are sure this young lady will
"Fay," what has ha|)pened to the letters
from Bucknell that used to swamp the mail
Does Hloomshurjr hold more
last year?
profession,
I'a.
T. C. in the year of
dark-haired brown eyed maiden from
town of Milnersville. "To know her is
Why Thelma
lesson."
life
S.
))rofession instead of hairdressiiig is a puzJudgzle which as yet has not been solved.
She never misses a feed for two reasons
first, eats, and second, to add more Jokes
to her collection and to entertain us with
some of her sayings which are: "Oh, My
Gosh," "Good Heavens." and "Do you know
"Fay" has assured us that teaching
15.
to love her."
—
he her
to
"27, a
an
one of tlie best girls in
She is always happy and
is
the dormitory.
her merry disposition is really contafrious
for she has the knack of making those about
her feel the same way.
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GERTRUDE MARIE BOYLE
Clarks ^«llmmit High School
ChincliiUa, Pa.
"Peg"
High School
Freeland, Pa.
Freelanrt
"Mickey"
"Duts"
"Gerty"
Brown
Five foot two.
Eyes of blue.
She's always thinking of someone,
eyes, black hair,
N'ever a worry, never a care.
Her ready wit and willing hand
Guess who?
Always place her
This
goes the door. We hear a clicliing
of heels and boolvs being dropped on the
Here she comes the life of the +83
table.
None other than our "Peg." Have
suite.
you ever met "Peg"? If you haven't, you
She always has a
sure missed something.
cheery smile and a pleasant liello for you
Bang
|)lating.
disappeared.
diversions
failing to answer
letter writing.
and
roll
call
From
industrious person even
does not reveal this
However, we have found her in her
trait.
busiest moments always ready to lend a
"Gert" is
though her
Talking,
her classes
are:
in
demand.
a
whenever you meet her.
When we first
met her she was a shy Junior, but that has
chief
in
our "Duts."
This dark haired, brown eyed miss with
sunny smile is "Gert," who comes to us
While gazing upon her
from Freeland.
fair countenance one is bound to remark,
"How- quiet, how bashful," but that person does not know "Gert," for you can't
imagine the mischief she is always contem-
—
"Peg's"
is
the appearance of
her mail box everyday, "Peg" should have
lived in the days of knights, she's so fond
an
jiicture
helping hand.
.\s a teacher "Gert" has a knack of winning the confidence of the children which
—
of "mail."
Judging from outward appearance, one
would think that "Peg" was beyond fear,
but her most decided weakness is "chicken
feathers."
"Peg" thinks they are not so
bad when viewed from a distance, but
dreads having them near her.
Although "Peg" is interested in sports
and has won a place on the basketball,
hockey and baseball teams, she would much
characteristic of all good teachers.
This,
combined with her untiring efforts and a desire to become a moulder of children's lives
should carry her to great heights in the
])rofession with which she is allied.
is
"Gert" proved to be an all around good
sport in baseball, basketball and hiking. She
was also an active member of the Women's
Chorus.
rather devote her time to learning that 12
dozen equal one "GROSS."
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MARIE BRISLIN
Berwick High School
Plymoutli Townsliip HigU Seliool
Plymouth, Pa.
Berwiclc, Pa.
Claire
Claire
is
a
girl
We
of surprises.
going to do next.
know what she is
the time we expect her
A
A
never
About
Claire
came
to us
from Berwick
Oh, Marie!
Marie
She is a most ver.satile girl with that
almost rare combination of abilities ath-
—
good
Claire is a rare type of a girl, and we have
When
never known of any one like her.
our school days are ended we shall always
think of Claire, as one of the writers expressed it:
the
wind,
the
life
Marie has many, many friends who find
an agreeable, lovable and interesting
companion.
We
voice their feelings in wishing you
the best of luck in the future.
beget-
flame at the sun's setting;
as time, the unregretting;
But Time
be dead when
will
we are
week-ends so interesting.
her
ting;
You went like
You were swift
finds
Last year she belonged to the First .\id
Club and to Miss McCammon's winning
baseball team.
Phi Sigma.
like
is
why Marie
Mu
You came
Not
Marie's indoor sports are reading the
spookiest mystery tales and answering tele|)hone calls from Nanticoke. Now we know-
Everyone
scholarship.
should see her play basketball. She knows
how!
She is particularly well adept as
forward. She is also a member of the
and
me how?
the industrious type of pupil,
who takes lesson plans seriously. Indeed
lesson plans .seem to be Marie's hobby.
No scientist ever prized a specimen as Marie does a perfect lesson plan.
by aU.
letics
tell
—
one of the commuters who enjoys the
twelve mile ride on the bus every morning
to attend college. Claire is a popular member of the "Locker Room Gang" and is liked
is
—
Can you
infrequently do we hear this bit of conversation in room +62. Ever eager to help,
everyone's friend that's Marie.
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in
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eyes,
nicer girl you'll never see,
Xor one more agreeable and wise
Than our curly haired Marie.
to do something in
accordance with her "snappy" appearance
she does just exactly the opposite.
She
Sunny smile and sparkling
for-
getting!
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MARIE
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schoiil
Kins>-ton, I"a.
"Biirnsie"
"Rie"
She always greets you with a smile.
A good little sport, and friend wortliwhile.
.\lways smiling, always happy.
Always
full of glee;
.\lways helping one
you are greeted with a sweet "Hell-o"
you can het your hoots its "Burnsie." She
If
also has a peculiar laugh that attracts attention.
She is a lovahle girl fond of fun
and pleasure. If she is in the right mood
you may expect anything unusual to hap])en.
She is just full of surprises. Those
brinvn eyes twinkle with merriment and mischievousness when she gets started.
Her
greatest delight is teasing someone, which
she does to perfection, and her favorite expression, "Diin"t do anything I wouldn't do."
Her excess amount of vitality is not all
directed toward having a good time, although she is known as one of the chief
"Merry Makers" on third floor. However,
the next minute she is Just as serious and
sympathetic.
Xo matter what the difficulty may be she is always willing to lend
a hand.
If "pep" and personality have anything
to do with teaching, she will surely have a
successful career.
The
class of
"29
extends to her
wishes for success.
its
best
who
blue.
is
Proving herself a friend who
is
true.
That's Marie.
Marie came to Bloomsburg unknown to
any of us, hut she made friends in a hurry.
She has a pleasing personality as is shown
by her score of friends.
She entertains
them by her speeches and jokes and in turn
likes to be entertained too.
Her weakness
seems to be talking about Susquehanna.
Marie
goes
home only on
She thinks
special
oc-
easier for her parents and friends to visit her, than for her
to spend a short time with them.
casions.
Marie
learned
is
it
very studious, and is quite
some special subjects. Of course,
some better than others, why not?
is
in
she likes
Her favorite pastime is studying, not saying
what kind. She is even so interested in her
studies at times that she forgets where she
has placed her class equipment and can't
find her keys.
Then her favorite saying is:
"Where
She
is
my
keys?
specializing
"
in
rural
work
as she
teach in a school near home.
luck and happiness in yours to be,
e.xpects
Good
are
to
Marie.
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HELEN
"Caddie"
She
not hig. she is not small.
But she is very kind to all.
Her winning smile and fine disposition.
Will in life, win her a mission.
standing feature. She is not the type that
pnsl-es herself forward. Imt nevertheless she
i^ always there. Whenever you see a hlondehaired girl yes. it is Helen, the only
hlonde in "our gang." However, if you
See Clara; she will give
you a variety, such as was never .seen on a
Are you hungry?
in
is
any first-class restaurant. .\ hig
the only meal ticket she requires.
—
With such a reputation how can Clara
he anything hut the kind of a teacher whidi
pupils refer to as "Our teacher?" The kind
of a teacher that makes school an actual
joy instead of a dreaded routine of daily
think she
know
"Caddie" certainly does take a great inShe was a memher of
in athletics.
the hockey team, hasehall team and haskethall team.
She supports lier teams with
a good spirit.
treasurer of the Delta
I'lii
we wish
is
particularly
sole anihition
is
interested
to
in
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hecome an
We
co-operation
the
Senior
Hockey Team
gained championship. Helen is also an ac-
memher of the "B" Cluh. However,
her interests do not end with athletics. She
is a memher of the Girls' Glee Cluh, the
Baton Cluh and the B. B. .\. Cluh.
tive
Sigma
Sorority.
.Vnd to a future teacher,
and reserved, you don't
art
also find her to he a lover of
music. She is one of our faithful students
registered in the .Music De|)artnient. Sports?
This is really her main hohhy.
With her
teacher.
terest
is
quiet
is
her.
Helen
and her
doings.
She
is
Helen is a clever hlonde with hlue eyes
and an everlasting smile which is her out-
one's friend.
smile
CAFFREY
"Co-free"
everyone should know.
Clara is
She hails from Edwardsville and is a sure
cure for the hlues of any type. If you are
sad she will cheer you up, if you are happy
In fact,
she will add to your happiness.
she is Just the kind of a girl who is everya girl that
menu
B.
Sugar Notch High School
Sugar Notch, I'a.
Edwardsville Hish School
Ednardsville. Pa.
success.
May
the events in your future he bright
Our best wishes for success go with you.
and happy, Helen.
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MABEL CARL
ANTOINETTE CARMEN
Danville HiKli School
Berwick High School
Berwick, Pa.
Danville, Pa.
"Tony"
•Hon"
"Some love three,
She loves one I
—
This
pretty
You
some love two,
wonder who?"
Miss
you?
of Sicily seem to iiilierit the dark skin and
black hair, Antoinette liad to be different.
miss hails from our
She has won the friend-
little
city of Danville.
We can see
complexion.
How has she
her cheerful smile and ever
readiness to lend a helping hand.
There
is one thing at least, about "Hon" that we
all admire
that is her red hair. You know
it is often said that a person who has this
color of hair has a quick temper, but not so
in this case.
If you happen to see a big
"Paige," driven by a little girl, you'll know
who it is. Whenever you go to the library
you are sure to see Mabel pouring over
books. Her motto is, "First the work, then
the play."
Mabel has taken up primary
work and we're sure that she will be a successful teacher of little children.
ship of
done
it?
many
By
".\nt"
wouldn't think that this sweet young
crossed the big wide ocean, would
.\ltliough the jieojile
Well, she did.
in B. S. T. C.
tliis
by
lier
light
liair
and
fair
Her kind nature and friendly dispo^ition
have won her many friends of both sex.
Now
—
don't be surprised, for I know that
of them has been waiting for four
years, and he still has hopes of stealing
her heart.
one
She is a girl who loves music and wlio is
also fond of the French language, wliicbshe will never forget.
Indeed we
all missed her the first semesThe chilfor she taught in Berwick.
know you
ilren hated to give her up.
will make a successful teacher, and we all
wish you success.
Perhaps she will give
teaching up for her favorite hobby, which
is
"Travel."
ter,
We
Mabel, jour friends wish you all the ha])piness and success in the world.
Cheer
u]i,
.\ntoinette,
your
wish
may
come true, if you wait patiently.
Some
day you will visit the place where you were
born, and for all we know you may teach
there. We know you will come back to dear
old United States, for you said that there
is nothing like good old America.
We are sorry to lose you and we wish
you the best of success. Never forget the
friends you have learned to love in dear
old B.
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Jnmes
"Molly"
—
is work to do
She always does her share;
Yet,
when
Did
it
tliere
there's food or fun
You're .sure to find lier there.
quainted
Whenever
around
take "Jerry" lonjr to become acujion her entrance at Blooms-
Her sociability and sinImrft? Not much.
cere friendliness were contagious and before many weeks had passed slie could lioast
of a host of friends.
Hut, then, what bar-'
rier would not l)e broken down by ".Jerry's"
l)right smile.
.Judging from the frequent
visits to the lilirary, we are almost certain
that she likes to study there.
loves to dance.
Learning new
Kveryone
steps is her favorite jiastime.
clamors for her in the "Gym."
Cries of
" 'Jerry,' lead me in this one," fill the air.
Lonesome would be the party that hadn't
"Jerry" for a guest. You can always be
"Jerry"
sure you will have an enjoyable time
she is present.
fice
bit
is
i
"Molly"
departs
from
her
joyous, mischievous mood, we are
at once aware of it by what we have come
to term "that pass-away look."
usually
we keep a few things at hand
come-back when "Molly's" Jests become too clever. No one from Peekville
will ever forget "Howard," the hero of high
t)f cour.se,
for a
school
days;
the
intimate
friends
know
"Jimmy," and those that knew "Molly" in
Berwick can always feel sure that the mention of ".Mirandy" will hrir\g some active
response.
Well, "Molly," you certainly worked hard
Mu Phi Sigma and Mi.xcd Chorus. As
time rolls on you can feel assured that we
will remember you wMth pleasure, for you
have helped us pass many hours, that,
without you, would have l)ecn dreary. We
all wish you luck, health, and happiness
ves, and wealth if vou so desire.
for
IJelta
events.
In addition to this, she
of the Student Council and Y.
i
when
a very acti\'e member of the
Zeta Sorority, holding the ofof j>resident.
She is always doing her
at parties, teas, and all other social
"Jerry"
Alpha
School
I'a.
why, how, when or where our active,
restless, ever-mischievous Mary acquired a
prim "Molly" for a nickname is a mystery,
l>ut it sticks so that is all we ask of it.
studies she is faithful
.\nd her friends most true.
Whenever
CARR
.lust
is
To her
E.
Peekville High
Peekville.
one of the dearest girls
That Bloonishurp ever knew.
Jerry
MARY
(ousliliu High School
Wilkes-Baire, Pa.
•Jerry"
.M.
is
a
W.
member
C. A.
As a teacher, "Jerry," we envy you; as a
woman, we honor you, and as a friend, we
treasure
fe
^^.
vou.
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I'lvinoiitli
MABEL COBB
High siliool
Moscow HiRh School
IMynuiutli. Pa.
Moscow. I'a.
"Cobble"
•Itzie"
Uiii
you see
a
tall,
slim,
wiry brunette
What are we getting to eat today, Mabel?
Mabel immediately proceeds to string off
a menu a mile long and most of it is ap-
ariiund anywhere?
Perhaps she Is on the
tennis court or hockey field; maybe she is
playing basketball or she may be in the
pyni dancing anyway, wherever she is it's
good old Isabel! See all Know all! That's
her motto and niany's the big boy who has
poured forth his tale of woe on "I'tzie's"
shoulder.
.Maybe we should say "I'nderstand all," too.
She simply can't he still
and we can bet you never did see her without a smile and a "Hi, everybody." "I'tzie"
is a ha])iiy-go-lucky individual, but .she Just
loves to study, too. She really is kept busy
dashing home to .see her latest thrill but
she's independent
she makes them come
down and we notice they all have cars, too.
"Utzie's" favorite saying is ".My word."
"Bein's how," etc.
—
plesauce.
—
.Mabel, you know, is quite
our dining room "Uonieos."
I
Isabel
is
an active member
—
rather finicky about songs too.
or Irene begin to sing, Mabel
chirps up with something like this: "Don't
sing that one," or "That one is too much
for nie.
or "Sing this one, I feel like this
.Mabel
"
tonight."
We
remember Mabel very jilainly as procLong Hall. Mabel is very particular
about noise after "lights out." We remember her standing like a sentinel outside Mator in
the Delta
Phi Sigma secretaries are always bu.sy.
She's the ciiampion restaurant goer in the
state, usually taking in .5 to 11 eating |)laces
from 4:1.) to 'lA'i and still she retains that
girlish figure
])erhaps she's on the right
side of the druggist.
bel
Highfield's
Xo
one
door.
That's right, Mabel,
noise while you're proctoring, are they? '^'ou surely can show your
authority when you want to, can't you?
—
is
making
Mabel's favorite sport is hockey, but she's
slow at basketball either.
Mabel is
very studious, and is an .V-1 student in
every class. She was the industrious chairlady of the Senior Art E.xhibit.
Mabel, I'm sure the class wishes you
We
a
is
When Katink
—
in
favorite with
These dining
room romances are getting quite serious,
but Mabel says she won't bother with any
of them because her heart-strings are securely tied around someone in Dickinson,
or is it Penn State?
—
—
a
are confident and know she will be
success in her teaching profession.
not
Among her activities were Assistant
Business Manager of Obiter, "B" Club, Maroon and Gold, Y. W. C. A., Basketball,
Tennis Tournament, and Delta Phi Sigma
health,
Sororitv.
huk. and hajipiness.
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DOROTHY COLLEY
Benton Vocational
.\
hard
nf heels
liittiii;;
Nantieoke High Sehiwl
—a
Niintieoke. Pa.
".Meal"
.-.hi>ut
tiolden hair, a winsome smile and a ])leasthat's ".Meal," just "Meal."
ing (lersonality
None, but herself can he her |)arallel. She
is neither bold nor shy, nor short, nor tall,
but a mingling of them all. We can't help
hut like her and we don't want to help it.
We pamper her when we say her hair is
golden because we know it is red and will
".Meal" is never lonehe until she "dyes.
ly because a smiling face is always good
of lauofh-
—
properly announced. Rumor ha.s it that onee "Dot" kissed the
Blarney Stone in old Ireland (you know
the old lefiend) and her ready wit is proof
and "Dot"
enough
is
—
to us.
nioni. "Dot's" a friend to
She
everytnie, e\'eii the ever present mi<'e.
arrives there early, you know, with the
aid of the B. & S. Railroad and thus has a
Tn the hieker
I
"
Since we have known her, we
have realized that we can (ind "peaches"
where there aren't any trees.
company.
ehanee to cultivate a shriekinjr friendship
with the jrrey -coated occupants.
Every class needs someone to talk for
"Dot" keeps us in the race. Oh, its
it.
On the
nothintr of which to he ashamed.
we are
we need .someone
contrary,
])roud
of
her.
She's a good fellow, always ready to make
Whether it he a Freshman
herself useful.
Senior in
in despair over her .\rt, or a
our hall who must get u)) early the next
morning to finish that graph and does not
have an alarm clock. "Meal" is right there.
Besides,
speak uj) for us. Who
could do it better than "Dot," when you
consider the proper effect of an Irish vocabulary r
She also is something of a radical. Her
that study doesn't make
latest thought is
to
.\nother one of her eccentricities is her
walk to Bush's when you are in a
mood for a nut sundae. She could not live
through a whole day without her "Koke"
and jiret/.el. "Meal likes apples, too, when
someone else goes f like to hike except on the gymnasium floor
to the accompaniment of music.
tlaily
—
any man
wise.
However, don't misinterpret
her attitude by that. It's a false alarm, for
she is every liit as studious as any of iis.
It's just that she very wisely argues that
a little fun now and then can not harm the
covers of the deepest te.\t-book nor the
knowle
"
All these <]ualities will help to
iU.
make
her
jolly good friend is "Dot" and our
best wishes are for her success and ha|)pi-
a success in her teaching anil are shown to
the best of her advantage in her many aftiliations
Tau Kappa Phi .Sorority, Lan-
ne.ss.
tern Clnli. I)r:iinatic Club
A
S
CONNELLY
AMELI.\
Scliool
Benton. Pa.
"Hot"
ter,
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MARY CELIA CONNOLLY
JENNIE CONTINI
Forest City High Soliool
Forest City. Pa.
Foster Township High School
Freeland. Pa.
Mary
When
tember,
Brown
the great noise died
"27,
we found
in
haired, blue eyed maiden,
ton Gang" called Mary.
down
in
Sep-
our midst a fair
the "Scran-
whom
At
first
But
she was
good sports.
Although she appeared inactive at times,
she nevertheless showed great interest in
the extra curricular activities.
She joined
the Girls" Glee Club in "27.
When the Tau
Phi Epsilon Sorority was seeking the com-
jolliest of
that's not all.
Whenever you see Jennie she is always
working earnestly, her work is always prepared that is one of the reasons why she
—
is
so capable in her schoolwork.
Work
al-
ways comes before Jilay. When her work
is d(me we can always find her among the
jolly crowd laughing and joking, taking
panionship of new members they did not
overlook Mary. She became an active member of this sorority in "28, and is one of its
life
most active members.
just as
it
should be taken.
She has brown eyes that fairly sparkle;
.some say that she uses them to advantage.
We wonder!
an ambitious teacher. Her work
in practice teaching proved that
she is
capable of handling any difficulty she might
meet in her future work.
is
Her aims are high and her ideals are attached to stars, which can only be readied
by such as she.
Many happy
hours we have spent together during our stay here, and with a
pang of regret we see the good times coming to an end.
But we are sure that she
will meet with success out in this wide
world; furthermore, we are sure that she
will not tread the road of life alone.
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eyes,
This young lady came to Bloomsburg full
i)f ideals.
She is one of those good natured
girls who would do anything for a friend.
Our love for her has been increased by the
little favors she did for us.
very sedate and calm, but to our astonishment she did not remain quiet. She soon
mixed in with us and became one of the
Mary
are her
Black is her hair.
She may be small.
All your classmates are extending to you
your future happiness
their best wishes for
and
success.
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JESSIE
EDNA CORXVVELL
ALDA MARIE COTXER
Business His'i Stiiool
Wiisliiiiston,
"Jess"
A
A
1>.
M'atsontown Hisli School
C.
Wasliin^tonville.
"Smiles"
When you
sunny smile,
winning way
We
imi)ression
liope she will
Be happy and
meet .\lda you have the
she
Alda is very studious and earnest in her
work. She is never known to have entered
the classroom unprepared or late.
You
could always see her hurrying down the
hall with her notebook as soon as the bell
well-known as one of the sweetest
school, has for the jiast two
years spread an atmosphere of good comradeship and love among her friends at
".less,"
had rung.
the
However, she is not so wrapped up in
her work that she has no time for fun. She
is always ready to laugh at a joke and join
in any mischief that happens to be going
on.
And when it comes to "feeds" she is
never absent.
B. S. T. C.
She was active in many affairs, being a
member of the Dramatic Club. Music jilays
no small part in her life and she has expressed her talent in the Glee Club.
She
has a sweet, pleasing voice and a light expressive touch.
She has played the piano
for many entertainments in the primary department and children's literature cla.ss.
At the beginning of the second semester.
the close of a busy "rush" reason, the Phi
Gamma Tau Sorority claimed her as a de-
'
Alda has chosen the teaching
in the prifor her life work.
She has
been very successful in her practice teaching, and we feel sure that she will be just
as successful in her own school.
The chil-
mary grades
dren are very fond of her.
We
\()iir
voted member.
Y
that
girls,
position.
in
first
is one of those quiet
but when you have known her awhile
you find that she is just the opposite.
always
gay.
There is no douht of the love and admiration our Soutliern lassie throws about
"Jess" ])ossesses
her wherever she goes.
a typical southern smile, accent and dis-
girls
Pa.
.\lila
wish
work.
you success and happiness
in
She has not only proved her merit as a
worker but as an efficient Class Secretary.
Parting is such sweet sorrow, but Jessie,
dear,
what
we know success
e'er
will
follow
you,
vou do.
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LAWRENCE
lliintiiisdon :Mills llisli Sclinol
Huntingdon
CREASY
H.
Catawissa High
Mills, Pa.
ratawissji,
^Sr))ool
I'a.
"Creasv"
Town Hill lias ):iven us one of our best
loved Locker Koom jrirls in the person of
our curly-haired (and ifs natural, too),
Whenever we see her
blue-eyed Apnes.
bright smile and hear her talk we wonder how the home fi)lks jiet along without
The young man pictured here dwells
that
i)leasant
locality
where they
raise
inhabitants
there,
in
called
River-Hill,
feathers."
The
"goofer
however, have one particular advantage; they look down on the
her.
rest of us.
They say that she has actually taught
school, but what we would like to know is
how anyone could tell the teacher from
Besides being a good teacher
the pupil.
First appearances are said to give lasting impressions.
If so, Mr. Creasy must
have made a good impression on
day of college life.
can do many other things equally as
such as playing the piano, driving -A
car, singing in the Glee Club and taking
an active part in the Athletic Club.
she
his
first
Modesty
well,
fulness.
is sometimes mistaken for bashThis has been true of Lawrence,
but be outgrew that when the young ladies
began to show an interest in bis delightful
smile.
His interest in them, however, was
uncentcred and unsustained until the last
part of his third year. Those who were on
the Harrisburg trip that year will under-
Her greatest accomplishment is being just
an all-around good sp When she plays basbe de))ended upon.
ketball, can she make a basket every time
she aims?
We'll say she can!
We hope
that she achieves her aims in life as well
as she achieves her aims in making baskets.
.\lso,
tho.se who
know him well
have come to the conclusion that he has
an especial liking for the name Margaret.
Yet through all this he is an excellent stuRumor has it that his report cards
dent.
are graced only by a-jilus's. He is a pleasant c<)ni)>aninn, a true friend, and always
willing to co-(iperate in any meritorious en-
stand.
terprise.
Activities: Orchestra, "27, "28, "29: Mixed
Chorus. "27; Mens Glee Club, "28, 29;
Science Club, "27; Student Council, "29; Associate Editor of Obiter, '29; La Mascotte, '28.
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K.
CROWELL
ESTHER
Nantltoke High Srhool
bad
of
A
pack of books,
Loads of knowledge;
every good
in
And "Lovey"
is a good example
features are lit up
by her flashing smile and dancing, firelit
eyes.
Witty remarks come from soft rosy
lips, and her blonde hair is a mass of rippling waves.
little girl.
of this.
i
little bit
latest
Picture this girl
In our college.
Her cameo-like
AVhat are "Lovey's" hobbies?
Olives
Eyes of brown.
Hair the same
Who. from afar
Off Weston came.
Eating
and Apple Pie. Dancing All the
steps and even those of her own in-
vention are practised in the
ner.
North Hall?.'??
—
gym
To a
last year's
I
down
straw hat that
the hall, very
it's
Would
'Til
"Lovey" com-
much
sorority
She was rushed.
The Tau Phis
after din-
"Holy Cow."
"Can you beat that!"
Whenever you hear these, you can bet your
ing
DALLACKEISA
Higli School
Weston, Pa.
Xanticoke. Pa.
"Lovey"
There's a
O.
Rock Glen
not be hushed.
Esther joined.
Witty and merry.
She soon became
agitated at
someone.
Its secretary.
Candyland was never passed up because
a coc-o-lem stimulates one so for the hard
work of the oncoming night.
The clubs she joined
and War, but "Lovey"
surely did work.
Many a night was spent
by a troubled blonde head on a hot and
uncomfortable pillow.
But joking aside,
"Lovey," best wishes and success to the
Y. W. C. A. and
Glee Club too.
.\I1 is fair in
girl
who
Were
I^ove
liked to
make
quite a
few,
In sports, she
Finds lots of fun.
Especially hockey
us guess.
And
basketball.
Loads of friends
Has she, no doubt.
We wonder if
One
is
a male?
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RALPH DA VIES
ROBERT DAVIS
Xantiroke High School
Nanticoke Higli School
Nanticoke. Pa.
Nanticoke, Pa.
I^
"Raffles"
"Bob"
appeared here at
Bloom he apparently was a modest individual for nobody knew he was around.
This, however, did not last long, for his
debut as Captain of the track teams of '27
and "28 brought him in the limelight.
"Bob" is one of the members of our cla.ss
who believes in the old quotation, "Success
depends not so much upon studying nights
as in being awake in the daytime."" "Bob's"
proof of this old adage is his many night
activities and his high scholastic standing.
When
Ralph
"Raffles'"
has
first
many achievements
credit due to his perseverance
nation. He delights in singing
to
Besides escorting a certain girl of our
he found time to attend to many
other activities such as:
Secretary of
North Hall Student Council, Treasurer of
the Nanticoke Club, Member of .Junior
Varsity Basketball Squad and also of the
Davis, Davies, Edmunds and .Tones Pinochle
his
class
and determiand has been
member of the Men's Glee Club for the
past two years.
In '27 he managed the
Basketball team. He is a charter member of
the Omega Chi Fraternity and takes an
a
active interest in its affairs.
He
the pinnacle of his success here
was elected Editor of the Obiter.
Many wonderful days we have spent
company and many have found him
his
Club.
reached
when he
"Bob""
played
an
end
position
on
the
Freshman and Senior foottiall teams. He
was a member of that famous right side
of the Freshman line In "27.
Time after
in
to
be a true friend and classmate.
We now
wish him the fruits of a happy and successful career in his future work.
Stoddard
roommate,
three horsemen
time, with the aid of bis cohorts,
and
.Tones,
he
would smear
his
"Shorty,"" and the other
of the Senior"s backfield.
He also played
a bang-up game in his Senior year, contributing largely to the Freshmen"s defeat.
We
always
will
him the loyal de-
find
fender and sup)>orter of B.
"Bob" showed
S.
T. C.
an editor on
Booth asked him to Join
the Obiter staflf.
the varsity basketball squad but "Bob" preferred to play with the .lay \'ees.
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Te(liiii(;il
S<-i*aiitini,
RUTH
Sdiool
lli^'li
Hi.«Ii
Kutli
world is lihie.
nothing to do;
And
Kuth.
ril eat, sing and dance.
Oh, yes, and always take a chance.
then
A
there
fair
came
to
(uir
college
maid, desirous of edifying
the minds of the younger generations. Has
she succeeded?
Well, she's a certified
"school ma'am.
That's "Dot" through and through. Just
as soon as the gong goes off in the morning you can liear, ".\ll Alone" or ".\ngelia
Mia" and sometimes "When Father Papers
As the lark goes upward
comes downward yodelling.
Taking chances are "Dot's" specialties.
If someone told her to do the "Highland
But Ruth's education did not end with
books.
How could it, when the college offered hockey, volley ball, basketball, baseball, hiking and tennis?
Tennis. It's great
even better than counting
for reducing
Calorics,
.^nd then, it does away with the
formality of introductions, too.
Fling" on the roof of the dorm at 3 A. M.,
bells on to add
yes,
the Parlor."
singing, "Dot"
—
You
"Dot" would be there with
charm of
Hey! Move!
to the
the affair.
hai)i)iness he yours,
know Ruth was reducing?
—
Oh,'
conscientiously.
to prove herself
calories
she wanted
worthy of her name Venus.
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We
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hopes for Ruth as a teachShe
er, especially as a teacher of English.
launched several campaigns in the interests of purifying the mother tongue among
liave high
For the benefit of other
Enthusiasts, we have recorded the opening speech of one of these campaigns.
"Hey, listen, kids, we gotta cut
out this slang and start usin' decent English, or we won't know how to talk when we
get outa this joint."
But that was before
Ruth began teaching. Even her own English has improved now and we all
wish
her the best of luck in teaching English
and every other subject that comes her way.
her
associates.
Good English
butterfly that's not caught in the rain.
May
didn't
she's counting
The reason
want to get my mail.
Yeh! Who from "Dot"? Is it from that
tall, handsome darling?
Let us in on the
secret when??
"Dot" certainly is a neat dancer.
If
dancing was prohibited at the school, among
the missing would be "Dot." She is a good
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Nanticoke. Pa.
l*;i.
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When the
And I've
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VIRGINIA
Nniiticdke His'' School
.\shle>
".Iinn\
"Tax"
Virginia seems to he such a (piiet little
on first ac(|uaintance, but all who
girl
really know her will tell you how full of
fun and enthusiasm she is. She is seen at
ever}' social gathering, especially football
games, and one of her favorite pastimes is
trying to stage a miniature one in her room.
We remember one day in particular when
supposed-to-be football went flying
the
through the window and caused quite an
uproar on the campus. When classes get
exceedingly horesome to \"irginia she works
be excelled In the possession of
that admirable quality, good nature, never
too busy to aid a brother floundinp in the
to smile, "Tax" has
fojr, never too blue
crashed through the gates of jiopularity to
win a host of friends.
He
to
—
one of those lucky creatures who
pets his work out as it should be and at the
same time with the minimum of effort.
is
Basketball
is
C'aj)tain of the
enviable
football
a.s
"Tax"s" chief hobby.
As
Junior \'arsity he made an
record for himself.
game "Tax"
also
In
showed
the
cross-word
,
bis ability
fices
seems
to
have
on numerous committees,
being the Social Conmiittee.
has held many important of-
.served
run.
the.se
Two things N'irginia dislikes most are
writing letters and getting up in the morning.
She loves to read anything from
Chaucer to .John Galsworthy, and we even
find editions of "Screen .Secrets" .-idorning
her rooni at tinu's.
Virginia intends to teach until she is
twentv-five years of age.
We pretend that
we think she is serious, anil she might be
but everyone will admit that there arc of-
—
:
President
President
President
President
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But she is also in for ;ill kinds of sports.
mainly, hockey, basketball, hiking and baseball.
.She really was fine in baseball and
still ho.ists about the time she made a home
his sax.
he
She
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"someone."
an insatiablf
almost daily
you can hear him coaxing weird noises from
"Ta.x" is also gifted witli
desire for "hot" music and
"Tax"
puzzles.
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loads and loads of them on hand.
We often wondered who kept her sup))Iied with
them, but it is a secret between her and
class
a player.
one of
Besides
DAWE
.Xslilev. I'a.
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N';iiiticoke, I'a.
Not
E.
Hij;h Seliool
of Xanticoke Club.
of Dining Room Club.
of Omega Chi Fraterr! y.
of .Senior Class.
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made in the best of j)lans.
success and happiness go with you.
\'irginia. wherever it may be and may you
always be a steadfast and true friend as
von have been.
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DOMBROWSKI
BESSIE DOUGHERTY
Nanticoke Hisu Scliool
Ilazleton
N'antUoke. Pa.
".stef
"Doc"
'Stef hails from Xantioi)ke. Now tliafs
a time worn expression but "Hail" is the
word here, for she always takes people by
new
that
illus-
taking
her we received a rare jewel. Her cheery
disposition and amiable manner have won
Bessie is a
for her a place in our hearts.
friend worth having, and we are proud to
Her greatlist her among our classmates.
trious
est
Our "Stef" fulfills all the requirements of
a good sport and a true friend. Life is so
She
.short why spend it at hard labor?
never worries about work and yet she
There are
.seems always to come out O. K.
many things she would rather do than
She has a terrible weakness for
study.
dancing and is always learning or teaching
a
was offered to us by
town of Milnesville, and
Bessie
storm. That is to say, wherever she goes
she provokes pales of laughter, storms of
applause and in the heart of a certain
ycninfr man, we think she reigns supreme.
a
Township High School
Hazleton, Pa.
we
in
in life is to become a teacher, and
sincerely hope that she will attain her
aim
ambition.
Bessie never cared for the opposite sex,
but she did like "one." Who didn't? Yes,
Bessie, we know that you had a good time
in
the library
many
times.
we have
said before, Bessie is a girl
that likes to study and get her work done
before she attempts to do any play; that is
She was
just the type of a girl .she is.
missed quite a lot when .she left for Berwere glad to
wick to do her teaching.
hear that she had made a success out of
her teaching, and we know that she will be
a success when she gets out into this great
wide field of education.
.\s
step.
"Smile, Smile, anil Smile some more" is
"Stefs" philosophy of life and who can
doubt that a girl with such a philosophy of
life can do anything but succeed in whatever she undertakes.
We
Well "Stef" here's to your future, may
your life contain a little love, a little happiness and heaps of success.
Bessie
ticipated
We
is
in
quite an athlete, she has parhockey, basketball and tennis.
the greatest
all wish you
cess that the world can offer.
of
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FLORENCE DRUMMOND
Hiighe^tdHn
Hi.sli
M.\RG.\RET CL-\IRE
Plymoutli. Pa.
Pittston. Pa.
••Peg"
•Flo-
Brown
A
girl
brown eyes,
that you could idolize.
If,
hair,
We
of
the
Mu
Sigma Sorority, and al.so received her
erals for participation in sports.
By
Phi
num-
^a>^G^
come
on the ath-
first.
When,
the way, have
you ever heard her try
famous operatic char-
If not, you are missing something.
Probably her roommate can enlighten you
upon this subject.
.\n excellent athlete, a good student, and
always a staunch and true friend that is
"Peg." May Bloomsburg have many more
Good luck, "Peg!"
students like her!
Ha]i|iiness and succe.ss be yours always!
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this position.
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lessons
acter?
"Flo" believes there is a time to
play. She never neglects her
We knowis very studious.
that she has made no error in choosing her
profession, as she is well capable of filling
in
her
to imitate a certain
and a time to
work and she
wish her success
field,
not haunting the gym, she is studiously engrossed in a book. "But what about that
tardy notebook, 'Peg"?"
work
We
in spite of all this fervor
Yet
letic
wonder why?
member
Try and
outdoor, "Peg" is truly a "star."
keep up with her on a hike
We
also a
you should
collar open
at the throat,
walking through the halls with a firm, masculine tread, you can rest assured that it
is none other than "Peg" in her favorite attire.
In all types of sport, both indoor and
In sports she is ready to participate; esShe was a
pecially basketball and hockey.
member of the hockey championship team.
She is al.so very much interested in becomthink most
ing an expert tennis player.
of her games will he ))layed on the courts
is
visit the College,
and mannish
"Flo" Is a true pal and a real good sport.
She has many friends and keeps making
more. Her smile and laughing eyes always
greet you wherever you see her.
"Flo"
when you
see an erect figure, clad in skirt, white beret and sweater with spotless white cuffs
She's a friend to all. a friend indeed.
She helps you out whatever the need.
of Peckville.
DILA
riAinoiith lli^h Sctiool
Stiiool
her profession.
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RUTH A. EADIE
Weatherlv Hisl> School
Weatherly. l*a.
Ruth
"A
quiet kind
Of whom
Has
it
may
somethiri}:
he said.
more than nonsense
Lying underneath
lier
head."
full of fun.
She
a good sport
and
a
wonderful
pal.
pastime is telling forShe could easily earn a living at
tunes.
this if she decides not to teach school. She
also likes to read and to eat and spends
some time trying to find the way to eat
cinity.
and grow
to us
We
might say she is a good candidate
for the pipe fitters union. She had all her
experience answering the taps of the third
floor pipers.
May
she attain what she desires
In this world that is so worthwhile.
extend her our best
'29,
thin.
Here's to the girl with dreamy eyes.
With coal black hair and ready smile.
She has chosen the primary group as her
We know she will be sucof work.
cessful because she loves little children.
field
the class of
favorite
Betty .says she is going to be a sophisticated school marm forever and ever, but
We do know, howwe don't think so.
ever, that she will he a very successful
teacher, for she has all the qualities that
make up a good teacher. She has chosen
the Primary grades as her realm in which
to guide tlie coming generation along the
paths of education.
is
We,
is
Betty's
very indu>trious and always gets
her work done before she plays.
After
her work is done she is one of the merriest.
Do you remember the feeds we used
to have?
She
wishes.
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from Weatherly. From
all ai)pearances she looks to he a demure little girl, but when you become acquainted
with her she can talk just as much as you
Whenever you hear, '"Oh, my cow,"
can.
you know Kuth is somewhere in the vi-
Ruth came
s
EDWARDS
glance one would judge Betty
to be a quiet girl but when you know her
you discover that she is good-natured and
At
girl.
of"
M.
Kdwardsville Hish School
Edwar€ls\ ille. Pa.
"Betz"
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MARJORIE ALICE ELEY
BeruUk High School
Technical High School
Seranton. Pa.
Berwick. Pa.
§
Billy"
••.Marj"
This voiinfT lady came to us with the
group that entered here in our Freshman
year. She is one of those good-natured girls
Ever happy go luck is Marjorie. "Marj"'
is always on hand when a good time is to
be had, and if there isn't one here off she
As
for a friend.
a result of her fine personality and sacrifice she has many friends whose companionship have made her enjoyable.
hops to State.
who would do anything
Like all girls, she enjoys playing tricks
on her schoolmates and it was the cleverness of these pranks that made us sit up
and take
She is a real student and distributes her
time properly in applying herself to her
work.
She is very often seen in the library busily engaged in selecting material
for the following day's classes.
As a teacher, "Marj" will be a success,
but we fear that future graduates will
not have to wait long to take her place.
She will be teaching but a short time. However, long or short, it may be, or whatever
else she undertakes, may fate be her friend.
As a student teacher she has made considerable progress, as our observations and
review of her records have shown us. Her
attitude toward her work and natural love
for children tend to make her the ideal
teacher.
to her stu-
dies here we hope to hear of this young
lady on the road to success in the near future.
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The Delta Phi Sigma Sorority picked
Marjorie as a member. The Children's Literature Club was "Marj's" choice in extra curricular fields and we will always remember our dashing "Robin Hood."
notice.
Judging from her application
That's quite a trip but
In sport, Marjorie has long been interested, and in the near future will receive that
much desired honor, her "B." Every evening one finds her in the gym dancing and
here she is at home, for she loves to dance.
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SARA IVA ERMISH
Sunbury High School
Berwick Higli Scliool
Sunbury. Pa.
All hail
cle.s,
—another
— gentlemen
Well known
by
—you've
to prefer.
well liked
in
all
hloiule
for
many
cir-
got
"Wait till I tell you!
Something exciting happened!" Sara's joy in life is telling her exciting experiences.
If Sara feels
blue just be a good listener and soon her
troubles will vanish. She has lost her voice
"it"
"Kay."
Rome
at times but no
wasn't built in a day, neither are
in
knowing come
to ad-
had
a
rc.ison
Sara likes to study and stands high in
her class work.
When she was doing her
l)ractice work in Berwick, we missed her
very much. .Sara is another member of the
primary group. We hope she is a success
as a teacher, but we fear she may not get
that far.
She likes hou.sekeeping too well.
"Hello," you will
find her most frequent outbursts to be
"Got anything to eat?" and "Did ja get my
mail?" Well she may ask for mail for her
morning would not be complete without that
letter from Sunbury.
Of course, there are
others, too, but of no importance until the
"special one" is read?
to her
— .She
She likes music, which accounts for her
romantic spirit. Her favorite sport is tennis.
She plays tennis from morn till night.
It is here she finds so much enjoyment.
mire her.
N'e.vt
wonder
for that, too.
Kathryn's friendships, but when Rome was
Kathcompleted it was admired by all.
ryn's friendships are far advanced toward
the same goal.
So it takes a while until
you know her and
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.\mong her many
Kire
(lirls,
TennLs,
activities
Ba.seball,
are:
CanipVolleyball.
A well known member of the .VIpha Delta
Zeta Sorority, she will be remembered as a
true friend by many of the girls.
Her kindness will never be forgotten and
she will remain in our thoughts as a good
sport and a true pal.
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HORTENSE EVANS
EVANS
Memorial
Tajior High School
"Tens"
"Dotty"
"A
is
one of our fair lassies from
To know her is to love her. If
Taylor.
you are searching for or are in need of a
She is alIriend just look for "Dotty."
ways ready with her friendly smile. I'pon
first acquaintance you will think her very
This opinion soon vanquiet and demure.
ishes after you become better acquainted
with her. Her enhancing personality alone
is enough incentive for one to desire her
1
riendship.
"Dotty"
a
is
very good
sjiort.
She
is
al-
Willing as she is, she never shirks her work fur
Slie always has her work done
pleasure.
ways ready
to contribute her share.
well and long before any one else has startAs a teacher she has proven herself
ed.
to be capable
and
Hanover Township
I'a.
"Hortv"
"Music, the es.sence of things
past and things to be."
pleasant word, a t'rieiully smile.
That's -Dotty' all the while."
"Dotty"
Higli Seliool.
Lee I'ark,
Taylor, Pa.
efficient.
There seems to be some great attraction
for her in Taylor. V\'e do not exactly know
what it is but sometimes think that it would
not be hard to guess.
As a Y. W. C. A. Cabinet member, "DotWe find her ever ready
ty" is very loyal.
If
to assist in whatever is to be done.
"Dotty" continues her work in her sincere
way, we are confident of her success.
Music is "Tensy's" greatest pleasure.
Night after night her syncopated rhythms
were heard in the gym where the crowd
gathered to dance. All types of music appeal to her, from Moonlight Sonatas to the
,/ohnstown Rag and how she plays them!
—
"Tens."
for another, and if she was ever known to worry,
Very petite, with
hasn't leaked out.
it
large blue eyes that describes her best
Cood-natured, hai)|)y-go-lucky
If not popular for one thing she
is
is
As
a tennis player she was one of our
and was equally good at hockey or
basketball.
She stands high in her classes,
knows all the latest books. "Tensy" is also
a member of the Mu Phi Sigma Sorority.
Just between us, "Tens" has a quality
best,
called for in a school teacher, "Personality."
And though we doubt if school teaching,
rather than literature or music is her right
chosen field of achievement, we wish her
"Bon Voyage" on her life cruise.
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West Pittston HiKli
West Pittston,
Coughlin High School
Siliix)!
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Pa.
We
"Janie"
The name Jane suggests
a quiet,
with her thoughts usually on her
This is partly true of "Janie," but
girl
studies.
She believes
all what is in a name?
having a good time and her motto is.
"Make others happy and enjoy life." With
this pleasing personality, "Janie" made a
after
in
host of friends at B. S. T. C.
"Janie's" hobby is music and her minor
She has a sweet voice and
is eating.
was always found singing, especially in
the morning when one wanted to sleep. Ask;
one
—
fourth floor they know.
good feeds that we had
in her room will always remain in our
memories, chicken and everything.
the
As
girls
on
for eating
the
— the
took part in extra curricular
being a member of the (Jirls' Glee
Club and Women's Chorus. In the latter,
she held the post of Cirou)) Secretary. She
the Mu Phi
is also an active meml>er of
Sigma.
"Janie"
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Though rather small.
Is far more sweeter
Than if she were tall.
demure
Big brown eyes,
— that's
a pleasant smile, rather
Everybody's friend
and pal. If you want a helping hand with
your les.sons, all you need to do is to ask
Mildred, and she will be only too glad to
short
Mildred.
help you.
Mildred is a hard, conscientious worker
and seldom goes to classes uni)rei)ared. Just
the same she likes a good time and is always among the first in any escapade, especially
if
there are eats.
She spends part of her spare time wishThe rest she spends
ing she were home.
in marking off the days on the calendar,
trying to persuade herself that vacation
is
near.
To
you,
Mildred, the class of '29 wish
vou the best of luck and success.
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ANNA FARRELL
EVES
.Archbald High School
.\rchbald. Pa.
"Farrell"
Jersevtown High School
Jlillville. IM.
Pearl
Pearl comes from the large city of Millville.
She entered Bloomsbur;; State Teachers' College in the year of 1927.
Before Pearl entered B. S. T. C. she
had been a successful teacher hi the Millville schools.
studious and a diligent worker, ala helping hand to those in
need of anything, and nothing seems too
great for her to accomplish.
She
is
ways lending
Pearl drives a Ford car back and forth
to school, but
is
continually getting
up with some other Fords.
it
mixed
One mix-up
One of the
wind-shield wiper.
She loves
sports Pearl enjoys is tennis.
the sport and she willingly teaches others
the game.
Pearl was an active member of
the Design Club and the Sewing Club, in
We wish
which she took great interest.
Pearl the best of luck in all that she undertakes.
cost her a
see her is to love her,
love her but forever."
For nature made her what she
"To
And
is,
never made another.
And
The old saying that, "You can not judge
a book by its cover," proves true when you
meet Anna Farrell. Is she quiet and reserved? Yes, when she's asleep.
You
will
always find "Farrell" with those
smile, having a
brown eyes and sunny
grand and glorious time.
big
When
Bucknell
mentions
anyone
you
I
should see the look on "Farrell's" face.
wonder why? I thought for awhile that
she was interested in State, but when the
mail came the other day well I guess
—
—
you know.
She has
been
an
active
member
in
all
college affairs, especially the social events.
You never go to a college dance or party
unless
you
see "Farrell."
is treasurer of the Phi Gamma
Sorority, a member of the First Aid
Club, a fire commissioner, and is also on
O! Lest I forget.
the House Committee.
"Farrell" had a leading part in the Senior
Play.
She led the people to their seats.
"Farrell"
Tau
Here's wishing you the best of luck from
the
"Harp
"
Club.
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FLORENCE FEST
Freelaml High School
Kieeland, Pa.
Bloonisburj; High School
Bloomsburg,
"Flossie"
Mary, Mary, quite contrary.
How does your language prow;
Kunny words not ordinary.
But don't you fret we like "em so!
—
This
sliould
"It's the
the smile ye wear.
That's a-makin" the sunshine
—
Everywhere."
That's
to someone.
laugh,
Mary is noted for the novel way in which
she expresses herself. If you heard a group
laughing in the liall then you can just bet
it".s Mary adding to her vocabulary!
smile.
somewhere
We
is
to
S
jolliest
family of
u])
the eight o'clock classes.
is
A winning personality and a sympathetic
nature have gained for Florence many
friends who wish her success in all she attempts.
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bananas about.
that ever-ready and willing type
sort one likes to call "my pal."
hair
has
a valuable member of the Dramatic Club and of the honorary dramatic
fraternity, the Alpha Psi t)mega.
Her recent efforts in dramatic work have resulted
in making her an expert in tlirowing antique
The
all
She
"Flossie" belongs to the
make
She
confident that that crop of
twinkling blue eyes will
capture even Father Success.
curly
!
and certainly knows the value of a
College Hill. "Flossie" enjoys walking, but
it isn't wise to ask her about her attempts
obliging manners and sunny disposition have gained a wide circle of friends.
Mary would remind one of a saucy pansy
looking quite mischievous at times, yet, possessing the depth of that flower coupled
with its simplicity and sincerity.
She
Florence
commuters who are seen daily hurrying
Her
of girl.
song ye sing,
And
Her name
describes our Mary.
really be Merry, for slie is always
scatterinfr sunshine
I>a.
"Flo"
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ANNE
Myoiuins
K.
FETCH
Hisli
Hyoming,
A 11 lie
WILBUR
Pa.
"Bud"
Anne
She
is
likes
still
more could be
always
dances
in
refrain of a ukulele.
Upon further investigation they will find a tall, slender, darkhaired chap strumming away, while around
bim are members of the North Hall gang
harmonizing. Boy! how he can play a uke.
born musician he can pick beautiful
chords from a piano, and give him a "gazabo" and a pair of drumsticks, and lo!
you have an orchestra.
told.
search for
and
wonder
new
thrills.
especially
football.
why?
Of course,
there are some especially nice football stars
(aren't there?), so we can"t blame vou
at all.
We
athletics,
—
A
"Bud's"
Forte is basketball; from his
days he has been playing
this game.
We won't forget that great
game he played at center against Strouds-
"Dimples" is a better name for her. Everyone admires her dimples, which are always
seen, for she is always smiling.
She is
"high
everyone's friend.
schooly"
burg.
Anne has chosen
However, "Bud" does not
the Primary work and,
indeed, if you could see her working with
the little tots you know that her choice
has been a wise one.
We could
about Anne,
will have to
wish you all
"Fish"
.Anyone venturing past North Hall on a
warm spring night may hear a melodious
Blue eyes, red hair.
Loving ways and a winsome air.
A little temper, but lots of ]>ep.
And
FISCHER
J.
Newport Township High School
Olen Lyon. Pa.
stliool
letics
alone.
He
also
did
excel
in
ath-
commendable
work in extra-curricular activities. In "28,
he was a member of the double quartette
and in '29 a member of the Men's Con-
and on good words
but since space is limited we
say in these few words: We
the success and happiness that
you will attain in vour future life.
write on
servatory Glee Club.
"Bud" is also a humorist of rare ability.
As Humor Editor of the 1928 Obiter and
as endman for the minstrels of '27 he proved
to us to be a man of rare wit.
His somewhat shy manner, mixed with jilenty of
this wit, makes him popular among the
both sexes.
Now we know that "Bud" also possesses
"actorial" ability.
in
"Applesauce"
Those who saw him act
you that he was
will tell
the "It" of the play.
He is an active member of the Omega Chi
Fraternity, having been elected Vice Presi-
dent
I
in '28
and Treasurer
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LAWRENCE FORD
MAE FLAHERTY
BUnmisbiirs;
Hisli
NanlUoke Hish
School
"Mac"
To look
is
at
"Ked"
another of our liowntown (.'iris.
her, one would Judpe that she
A
by no means a pessimist ami judge corShe always sees the funny side of
life and many a twinkle has livened those
moments wlien "lass sunk into tlic dullest
stage."
A
has
had the
agree
that
with
original
his
member
of
the
anec-
])o|)ular
conscientious young man
above pleasure. But
he found that he could afford sometime for
sports so went in for football and baseball.
"Lemons" is a born ba.seball player
and in years to come we shall see Ford in
the big leagues.
"Lemons"
and he puts
entertaining them with .some of her latest
jokes.
She is always ready for mischief,
and just as ready when there is work to
he done.
will
entered the pearly gates
first
boys, thus Ford,
dotes became a
youth.
When it comes for a good time, Mae is
always there.
She is very fond of swimming, esi)ecially at "Columbia Park."
If
you ever hear a gr
who
"Lemons"
minded young man was "Lem-
Bloomsburg.
But custom.s,
fashions and what not changed him to a
second Hill Rogers.
"Hey, Ford, tell us
a joke." This is the cry of the North Hall
rectly.
.Anyone
seriiuis
ons" when he
of dear old
is
knowing Mae
seliool
Nantieoke. Pa.
IJIoom-burs, Pa.
privilege of
she has a
is
a
his studies
"Lemons" has
striking per.sonality.
a
taste
for
good looking
but he never allows them to get the
best of him. He likes a date now and then
hut, as for coupling up with them
was not
girls,
Our best wishes follow you, Mae, when
we part at the end of the year.
—
his idea.
"We Seniors won"t forget you
When we have gone away.
The North Hall Council chose "Lemons"
Hut only love you more and more
Forever and a dav."
to act as
Cliairman of the party given to
the Faculty by the
memorable event,
men
students.
and due
to
It
Mr.
was a
Ford's
as a director of mirth, the jiarty was
huge success. Then and there Ford made
good with the jirofessors.
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JACK
B.
MARK FOWLER
FORTNER
Bloomsburg High Schnol
Uloomsburg. Pa.
Scott
Township High School
Kspy, Pa.
>Iark
"Jackie"
Jack needs no introduction for liv liis
winninp personality he has made many
friends.
Altlioujjh one of the "downtowners" he participates in the entire social life
of the school, being present at all dances,
school parties and after-dinner dances.
He
letics,
an enthusiastic supporter of all athbeinp manager of the baseball team
is
and participating in football and basHis ability as an actor led him to
join the Dramatic Club in the fall of '23.
His ability along this line was demonstrated
in two club jiroductions, "The Rivals" and
in '28
ketball.
"As You Like
It,"
"Applesauce," and
the
the
Senior Class play,
Sopohomore Class
"The Xew Poor." Other activities include Men's Glee Club, Double Quartette,
Mixed Chorus and First Aid Club. His active school life did not hinder but instead
forwarded his fondness for the fair sex and
aided him in securing sufficient acquaintances to fulfill the proverb believed by
Jack that "Variety is the spice of life."
play,
With his ability to make acquaintances
and keep them and his enthusiasm in English and Social Studies we are sure of a
bright and successful future for him.
"Who"s
sive
this?"
Seniors, of
Espy; and
if
Why
you are
the happenings, ask
mean
one of our progres-
course.
in
He comes from
doubt about any of
Mark
—he
knows
all
about Espy.
In fact, it is said
that he will, in time, be the Mayor of that
thriving village.
I
all
Mark doesn't like to dance and abhors
playing cards? He is interested in Bloomsburg, I mean one particular individual of
this clt}', but I do think he is interested in
B. S. T. C, hecau.se he is a very devoted
student.
Whenever
you hear laughter issuing
from the corridors of the locker
rooms, you may be sure that Mark is telling
forth
another of
a store of
his
kind jokes, for he has such
them that he can
tell
several
new
each day.
We certainly will miss
Mark's presence in the locker rooms, esones
pecially after lunch.
Mark
interested in teaching primarily,
his degree we think that
mathematics will be somewhat over done.
is
and when he gets
We
are sure that Mark will keep to teaching after he finishes here, but how long he
will continue in this field, time alone can
tell.
Mark
has often quoted several good motlife, but we think that his best one
is,
"Give to the world the best you have,
and the best will come back to vou."
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CORA ETTA FRANK
ARLINE FRANTZ
Malianoy High School
Kingston Township High School
Mahanoy
Trueksville. Pa.
••Fran"
City. Pa.
Cora
Cora
one of our degree students
is
"Kids, do you know what hapi)ened?" Arbursts in upon us and from that moment all else is forgotten, while slie tells us
about her latest experience.
this
line
year.
She did not come to us
fall of '26, having spent her Freshman year
Her
at the University of Pennsylvania.
big brown eyes and charming smile have
won her many friends during her three
years here.
In addition to her talent for
making friends, she has music talent. Her
clear alto voice has won her an enviable
place in the Presbyterian Choir. She plays
the piano as well as she sings.
until
the
is
a
.\rline has
college
High
ambition
—yes,
and
it
life.
bad one great
her
you.
Such a thing
difficulty in
Don't guess, we
will
tell
She never has enough to eat
would daunt anyone, but not "Fran."
!
received some boxes and
boxes and she survived.
we
She
received some
Every student has to study at times and
so Arline does, occasionally.
Strange to
say, she can work when necessary and her
success in practice teaching promises a like
success out in the world.
English and Social Stuteaching was successfully done last year in
the Bloomsburg
Her
is
We
member
Her time
She majored
dies.
What
that makes us love her
can't say exactly but her friendliness and good nature
are part of it.
"Fran" isn't satisfied with a smile for she
is generally laughing that contagious laugh
tliat makes you join in.
of the >lu Phi Sigma
Sorority.
has been quite full of
Freshman and their doings this year, because of her position as Chairman of tlie
Customs Committee. She is the Representative of the Four- Year Cirls on the Governing Board of Waller Hall.
She
and
energy
Pep,
plenty.
so?
in
practice
Oh, we almost forgot Paul, or is it Lewis
The more the merrier seems to be
"Fran's" theory on this (piestion.
now?
School.
So here's to you, Cora. We wish you sucand FH.WKI.Y, we know vou have it.
We are happy to have been with you here
and our sinccrest wishes go with you, Ar-
cess
line.
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West
RUTH GARDNER
GALGAXOWICZ
Hazle To\vn>lii|)
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Dalton High
Scliool
nalton. Pa.
llazletiin. I'a.
"Ruth
—
Pretty, ]H)]nilar, peppy, proper isn't that
Mary? Our Mary caine to us from West
Hazleton. She always insists on the West.
The height of Mary's ambition is to have
the cliildren pronounce her name correctIf you want to he a friend of hers,
ly.
We must
be careful what you call her.
admit, though, she's very sweet tempered
on every other subject.
Mary's is that she never worable to look of everything. Mary always meets you with
a smile.
She believes in mixing a little
laughter with the serious aspects of life.
One
ries.
trait of
She
is
On the other hand, we find her an industrious, conscientious and all around student, both in class work and outside activities.
Dancing is another favorite and 6:3i> always finds her in the gym.
Bye, Mary, and best of luck. We of "29
wish you success and hai)piness. We've enjoyed having you with us.
A
A
A
look that
"
is
"I'lnkie"
full of dignity,
sober, stern expression.
very dignified teacher
That's your first impression.
impressions are often deceiving!
her in the hall you say,
"noesn't she look studious?" But just step
into her room after study hour .sometime
and you will surely find her in the midst
of a jolly crowd. She is telling them a good
joke or reciting one of her famous poems
to them.
Ruth is never in need of anything to say; her original jokes and merry
make her a welcome addition to any party.
First
When you meet
.\t
the beginning of our freshman year,
She often wished
Ruth was very lonesome.
that she were home, but after a few weeks
she decided that B. S. T. C. was a nice
place
in
it.
and that there were some fine people
She has decided that Wilkes-Barre
also has
Many
its
advantages.
have sought Ruth's help and
advice and received bountifully.
She is a
prominent member of the Rural Club. She
ex])ects to teach in a rural school, but of
course not all lu-r life.
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GARVEY
FRANCES DOROTHY GAYEWSKI
Aslilaml High School
S
Plains Memorial Higli .school
Plains. Pa.
Ashland, Pa.
•Peg"
A
"Franle"
—
—
A
wonderful pirl a true friend a pood
sport this is "Peg." She is everything that
is lovable and kind, and it is wortli vour
—
while to
I
I
said
make her acquaintance.
"Peg's" magnetic i)ersonalit_v won for her
a host of friends wlin will never forget
her.
No one can resist her charming smile
and pleasing disposition.
"Peg"
and we
is
all
very
a
conscientious
feel sure she will
student,
a suc-
make
cessful teacher.
AVell,
cess
"Peg,"
we wish you
and happiness
in
health,
whom
it may be
than non.sense.
"Franie" is a very industrious ])erson. She
never goes to class unprepared. She is always ready to respond in class. In short,
"Franie" is an all-around sjiort. You can
always see her at a football, basketball or
a ba.seball game.
Her pep and enthusiasm
are always with her.
In her .Junior year,
"Franie" was an all-around chamjiion and
we hail her as the best server in volleyball.
quiet kind of girl, of
has
something
more
you want someone to take an interyour Joys and sorrows, go to "Franie."
She is always ready to caress all your
troubles away.
If
suc-
est in
your profession.
She's sweet of disposition.
She's loving, wise and kind;
From the way the little tots all tumble
for her points to a big success.
The class
of '29 greet vou with their best wishes,
She's full of true affection,
She has an active mind.
"Franie."
"Where ever you may
\Vhat ever you
may
go,
do,
We hope that success
Will ahvavs follow vou."
iSk
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Nanticoke, Pa.
Wilkes-Barre. Pa.
"Love"
"Gethlng"
you ever heard this in the
halls you would have known that some one
wanted her to do something or was calling
her for class. But here would be the puzShe would start out no one
zle
find her!
would know where or when to expect her
Everybody knew "Gething" and
back.
"Gething" knew everybody. Being on the
Governing Board she landed in more feeds
than any other girl in the Dorm. "Laugh
and the world laughs with you," is her
motto and it is true in her case, for no matter who she is with or where she is, she
"Getliing!"
Ida
If
that,
a
is
am
I
who know.
tlie
—
—
jolly
sure.
kid.
Many
Ask some
can
tell
you
of her friends
Her laughter resounds through
halls at all times.
Ida
a heart-breaker,
She's got "IT!"
is
How!
Boy and
too.
Who's got IT?
Ida!
Ida loves sports and .she has been seen
on several teams such as the Hockey, Baseball and Basketball Teams. When one plays
these games, one is supposed to possess a
Ida found
good sportsmanship attitude.
tliis out and we always find her ready to
laughs.
wear and tear herself for the right and
Sometimes we think "Getliing" has missed
calling
—as
a
hairdresser,
Ask anyone
be beat.
combs put in their hair.
can't
When
GITLOVITZ
Hanover Township Memorial High School
"Rae"
her
E.
Nanticoke High School
she
B. S. T. C.
simply
Ida gets down to work also. As a school
she is bound to make a success.
She has a way of making the children love
who wanted
teacher,
"Gething" went to Berwick to do
and obey
her practice teaching the following organizations missed her:
her.
the class of '29, wish you
success and happiness in the world.
Ida,
we
all
Alpha Delta Zeta, Governing Board, Finance Committee and Y. W. C. A.
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Plymouth
ERMA
School
Hisli
Plymouth, Pa.
GOLD
.Milton. Pa.
"Tommy"
Erma
Here she comes down the walk now in
The girl with tlie dazzling
a big rush.
smile, wind-blown bob, and the mannish air.
Do you know who she is? No other than
the "Tommy" of our merry 'ole gang. Helen
Like all girls, Erma enjoys playing jokes
on everyone, especially her roommate, but
wisdom of these tricks that have
up and take notice.
"Excitement" and experience play a large
jiart in her life
from the physical, as well
it
She
is
Erma
has chosen rural work as her voShe has chosen this becau.se of
larger opiuirtunities in the educational field.
She was chosen by her fellow students in
the Rural Club as their vice president because of her leadership.
one of our athletic girls and went
cation.
Most
We
the dictionary
We
wonder how Erma
to the
modern
novel.
hope others will enjoy having
with them as iiiiK-h as we have.
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She made many hurried visits to the mail
bo.\ looking for mail from a far away place.
Where from whom from well, "Tommy"
can give us some information on the benefits of the air mail.
We wonder why Helen
and her roommate. Isabel, made so many
week-end visits home in their .Junior year?
Just like Postum there is a reason.
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spends her leisure time, for she is seldom
seen on Sunday afternoons.
On these occasions she can be found indulging in one
of her pet hobbies reading, anything from
doubled up with laughter with some of her
remarks.
I
sit
—
many
—
the
as the mental viewpoint.
hikes until she was finally awarded
her letter. She is an active member of the
"B" Club. "Tommy" stayed on in Berwick'
to
do her practice teaching the entire
semester.
There surely must have been a
strong attraction.
heard that she kept
the girls in her room at Seiberts nearly
on
is
made us
can be recognized by her jiearly teeth over
which the question, "Do they come out,"
has many times been asked.
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Milton High School
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Erma
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GOODWIN
PEARL GOSCINSKI
Xantkoke High School
Nanticoke Higli School
Nanticoke, Pa.
Nanticolie. Pa.
"Pearlie" "Pal"
"Ooody"
Did you ever hear her laugh? Then you
"Gooily." If yim haven't you"ve missed
something.
For no one can describe or
hope to have a laugh like hers. We know
she goes right up and down the scale.
Xo one has ever seen "Goody" in a temper; it seems to he against her nature. If
she cannot say simiething good about anyone she says nothing at all, but from all
this you must not
think "Goody"^ is a
"goody-Goody." She enjoys fun, especially
know
mischief for flavoring. As the
little saying goes, "A little mischief now
and then is relished by the best."
with a
And
little
should see her
And still
she remains slim. We cannot understand it.
5
eat
!
You
!
With Senior writeups, "Goody" is the last
word. If one passes her censorship, it must
be pretty good. "Practise makes perfect."
During the Christmas rush, she seemed to
be writing them wholesale.
"Goody" can be characterized by her dark
winsome brown eyes and her complexion, together with a charming dimple.
Although her one desire is to be the cowhair, her
boy type, we hope she never attains
I
we
vou
like
.'
her
own sweet
self
as
it
is
it,
for
—don't
Always ready for
"Pearlie."
If there's
foot she is there with
radiates good nature,
in
tiie
a
good
time,
tliat's
anything devilish on
hells on.
She fairly
and can take a joke
same spirit in wliich she liands them
good characteristic. Pearl, hang on
out.
.\
to it.
Is it athletics?
And how! Basketball,
hockey, tennis they all find her ready. The
tennis courts see a good bit of "Pearlie"
—
when tennis is in season. And the girls
certainly showed their good judgment when
they chose her as captain of their hockey
team.
"Pearlie" excels in the finer arts, as well
as in athletics. Music appeals to her.
She
is always ready to give us a
treat in the
way of a vocal solo. She and her "uke"
have enlivened more than one party.
Bloomsburg has no attraction for Pearl
over week-ends. Saturday usually finds her
dashing for the train. What is in Nanticoke that calls so loudly. Pearl?
What are her weaknesses? The only one
that we have found so far is her weakness
for fudge.
But this surely does make up
for all the rest.
We say, not goodbye, hut au revoir. Pearl,
with wishes for the best of luck.
.\hvays happy, always glad;
'Tis said of her. she's never sad.
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ELVA GRIFFITH
Hazle Township High School
Sugar Notch High School
Sugar Notch. Pa.
Ebervale, Pa.
"El-
always in a merry mood.
She certainly has pep and lots of it. MapMagrdelene
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is
loving
rose with all
also a very charming girl and
friends in the college. One thing
that is very characteristic of Magdelene is
that whenever you go into her room you
will he sure to find her eating some delicious
chocolates and reading not studying but
reading a book, not mentioning the title of
Mighty
rose
—
in
sweetest leaves vet
like
leaf
Klva could grace any jilace from a
to an art panel.
She numbers
whatever Magdesucceed. We wish you all
feel confident that
lene does she will
the luck and happiness
its
She can play at basketball, baseball,
hockey and tennis, yet is no less graceful
on the dance floor.
She has her "B" in
athletics and holds to a "B" average in
grades.
"El" was an active member of
the Girls' Glee Club and took a great deal
of interest in Current Events Club.
one else to think about.
We
or
a rose-bud is our "F.l."
A
complexion, witli two eyes of
brown, are her outstanding features. Decidedly with tho.se characteristics makes her
one of the popular co-eds of the college.
is
it.
Nevertheless she always wears that
merry smile and that is all we want.
She has come to this college to take up
teaching, but we wonder, yes, we wonder, if
she will ever be one. Perhaps there is some
\
formed
folded."
has
—
scarcely
moulded,
delene likes to study, hut she also likes to
go shopping and huy pretty things in order
to keep up to the style.
"Mag"
many
being,
room
.school
among
her friends as many of the male .sex as the
female.
She is the better-half of what is
known as "one of the cases."
the world.
Work
know
does not disinterest "El," so
that life will hold the best for her.
we
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Bloomsburg, Pa.
"Kay"
"Rene"
"What va
tink
me
is?"
This
is
us from Bioomsburg
High. She entered B. S. T. C. in '28. She
is one of the ambitious students, who had
the courage to select the Rural Course. We
know she will meet with success as a teach-
"Kav" comes
the inone of
do
er.
it!"
With
but she
is
is
quiet, a
good
listener
and
a
likes
children and
knows how
to
"Kay" is one of our most popular girls.
Her sunny disposition is most likely re-
of planning a party
She is often
sponsible for this attraction.
heard exclaiming, "Oh!
I met the nicest
young man, last night." "Kay" is always
Her motto seems to be "Laugh
laughing.
and the world laughs with you, weep and
you weep alone."
without her.
She
She
handle them.
work does come before play,
ever ready for a good time. "The
Irene,
Gang" wouldn't think
to
"
evitable reply from "Rene" when
"Tlie Gang" makes a recjuest of her. But
dear friends, don't think she is a shirker.
This reply means, "Since ifs you that asks,
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Bloomsburg High School
Scranton Central High School
Scranton. Pa.
true
friend.
Although for the most part congenial,
"Rene" has her own ideas and sticks to
them. To prove this, go to Irene and in-
"Kay"
You will
that giraffes like peanuts.
readily find that Irene does not agree.
sist
is
a
very active
She
member
of
the
always ready to give
"Kay" is quite an athlete
a heljiing hand.
We often see her out on the field
also.
playing hockey or baseball.
Dramatic Club.
A better or more conscientious student
would be hard to find. She carries this
quality from her high school days.
She is treasurer of the Mu Phi Sigma
is
"Kay" spends her summers in Montgomery County. In fact, she likes the place so
I wonwell that she wants to teach there.
der why;-
Sorority, an active member of the Girls'
Glee Club and the Scranton Club.
Success and hajipiness, "Kay."
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.Mo('an:i(|Ua.
SARA
HARLEM
Columbia. Pa.
Pa.
"E-e-e-e-e-"
"Sal-
Elizabeth is one of our few "happy mediShe possesses enough pep and
iiin" girls.
wit to add to all of our good times and
enough common sense to balance her love
She's little hut she has
She's a peach
the biggest heart in the whole dormitory.
Will we ever forget the first few weeks
here, when she was a timid, homesick, little
girl, whom the N'anticoke Gang of hack liall
adopted.
The saying. "Good things come
She
in small packages," fits in with "Sal."
always has her work done, never leaves
tilings go until the last minute and she's
one of the best natured girls in the college.
!
for fun.
When you
hear the well known expresand "How"s your moth-
sions as, "Oh. yell."
er?" you are bound
around.
to
know
that
she
is
\ party is never dull when "Sal's" around,
because she has a good supply of natural
wit.
Her boxes from home make her (juite
jiopular with the girls.
She is always willing to share her eats, and no one is hungry while she has a box. Somehow, sports
hold a great attraction for her; she played
hockey, baseball and basketball, and we
wonder why she was so jiopular on the tennis courts.
It certainly gave us much pleasure to watch her swing a tennis racket.
secret of her success in winning sucli
large number of friends seems to be in.
her personality.
E.\pressive of her personality is her smile, which has some hidden
quality behind it that never fails to at-
The
a
tract.
(«"
J.
Cnlnnibia Hii;h Seliool
School
Shicksliiiiny Higli
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Elizabeth is very sincere in all her undertakings and when she sets out to win
a goal you may be certain that she will win
it.
From past experience we thought that
Elizabeth would be a confirmed "Old School
Mam." but from recent oh.servations we
have changed our minds. She seems to enjoy "blowing bubbles." We often wonder
what she sees in them.
To
cess
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a pal and friend we wish
and happiness possible.
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She was always right there in every social
event, whether dance, party or play. "Sal"
wasn't a bit hard to jilease: she took circumstances as they were and never complained.
The girls missed her as a supervisor when she had to go to Berwick to do
her practice teaching.
the suc-
"Sal" has ]>articipated in the following
clubs and ofliccs:
Floor .Supervisor, Dramatic Club. V. W. C. A. and First Aid
Club.
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CAPTAIN AMI HARRISON
Shickshiiiiiy Higli
ll\iiitiiistoii
FREDERICK HARRISON
School
Mills.
Huntington Townsliip High School
Huntington Mills. Pa.
Pa.
•Cap"
"Cap"
is
This
one of the few reserved men of
the college.
He takes college life seriously.
He has heen attending suninier school, but
this year he decided to C()ni|ilete his work
and he stayed with us a whole year.
We
all
know
that
home
song
to
is
work or
"Girl of
My
]iu/.7,le
visit?
to
— does
His
he go
favorite
Dreams."
jilays
"Cap"' is an active member of the Rural
Club.
His Ford car surely sees plenty of
action, for between using it for "Teaching"
and traveling "Home" it won't be long before he'll need a new one, even though
Fords have a "long life."
make
his
year as a regular
summer
school several
be a universal favorite with the ladies
here at college, until this year when he has
Then, to
learned where Fourth Street is.
our amazement, his thoughts began linger-,
ing elsewhere.
And, yes, those appointments at Science Hall. We won't mention
her name, "Fred."
a
teacher.
"Cap" is sure to
"cruel, cold world."
first
to
wicked game of
baseball.
He is a real first baseman. Let's
hope he does not go in for professional baseball for then we would lose a mighty fine
"Cap" always
"Fred's"
"Fred" came to us from Huntington Mills
High School to take up the rural work
course.
In his time here, those who have
come to know him have found him a quiet,
unassuming young man.
During the summer sessions "Fred" seemed
"Cap" goes home every
week-end, but here's a
Is
student. He came to
successive summers.
mark
in
"Fred" is one of tlic faithful members c5
the rural grouj) and he hopes to become a
good teacher in that field. He is a very industrious lad and can always be found in
bis room studying for some of his classes.
we hope you have "Heaps of
and wish that through your personality and ambition you will always be
the friend and student vou were at B
"Fred,"
this
We
wish him only the
best of luck and happiness in all that he
dares to attempt.
luck,"
S.
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BEATRICE HARTMAN
ESTHER HARTER
SlatiiiKtoii
lliRli
Benton Vocational School
School
Itenton.
iSlatingtoii, Pa.
is
"Tiny" is a wee bit of a girl hailing from
the vicinity of Benton, a little town anxing
She has cauglit all the sunshine
the hills.
that ever shone upon it and delivered it to
us personally.
This sunshine "Tiny" delivers in her smiles and sweet |)ersonality.
Esther. As a re.sult of her fine personality
Being active
she has won many friends.
in Draniaties and .\rt we can prophesy a
successful future for Esther.
She
is
an active nieniher of the
Mu
the Y.
W.
all
C.
.\.
Cabinet and takes
|>art
in
She is a good sport and a real girl friend.
She has a knack of winning friends and
knows how to keep them.
Plii
Sigma Sorority. Dramatic Club and
cial
so-
"Tiny" is a locker room student, although she has contriliuted to some good
times in a certain Dormitory room.
functions.
Even though our Esther
taking up the
profession of teaching she expects to go to
Columbia some day and take up a farther
study of .\rt.
That is her one main ambition and we know that sohieday it will
be obtained, for she is an earnest and
conscientious worker.
There are many of
her drawings around the dormitory, and
one can tell by looking at them that she
has talent.
We
that
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"Tiiiv"
one of our anihitious and studi(iiiod-natured
ous girls from Slatington.
and always willinfr to help others, that's
Esther
is
last four summers have found "Tiny"
Eagles Mere, where she has won a large
The
in
circle
dream.
of
friends.
We
often
see
her day
Sometimes we wonder.
"Tiny" is very studious and we are sure
deserved all the good grades she received while attending school.
She has
chosen the primary work and possesses the
qualities needed.
We are sure "Tiny" will
succeed in whatever she attempts.
slie
wish you all the success and happiness
can give.
life
AH your friends of B. S. T. C. wish you
the best of luck and success in your chosen
profession and hope your little "dears" will
lo\'e \"ou as we do.
"That she is timid and .sedate,
Xo doubt you may aver;
But that proves well enough, perhaps,
How little vou know her."
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Coal Township
High
VERONICA HAYER
Larlisville
Siliool
Thelma
are not
is
"Vee"
a real student, but lier studies
"Vee" came into our midst a seemingly
(|uiet and reserved young lady bent on study
and learning only. But, lo
Just one hour
in her presence and our first impressions
were shattered. Beneath that cool, dignified
Bloomsburg.
all tliat interest lier at
Like
all great people, she has a hobhy.
peculiar hobby is collecting antiques,
umbrellas preferred.
Her
Thelma has doubts
men under
six
as to the ability of
feet,
but
remember
!
all
laughing friendly nature,
here again, Fate has
j)layed a trick in appearances.
exterior
Na-
which
poleon.
Many
times has Thelma saved us from
How? By bringing a suit-ca.se
lull of eats from home on Sunday nights.
Dance? Just take a look in the gym some
night and you are sure to find Thelma there,
—
is
partial
to
a
little
lad in
the
the
JACK.
Oh
were named
hope that Thelma will teach
?
Best of luck.
a
morning
hike.
A
staunch supporter of athletics, and a
fair athlete herself.
She is also a good student.
If just before class you should in<)uire whether or not her lesson is prepared,
JACK.
We
little
while, but
the
confidential
rej)ly
haven't even opened
does she manage to
called
i
s^^s^zs^a^
al-
—
she has class at times.
grade by the name of
that all of Thelma's pupils
chair
is
Who? Why? Well, in reference to the.
"who," you can rest assured that "Vee" is
^till under the influence of sweet dreams.
But as to the "why" tlon't embarrass
"Vee," please. Yet, let it be known that
she is one of the few who have courage
enough to venture out on the five o'clock-in-
moment.
A little secret Thelma forgets once in a
while, especially when there are eight o'clock
classes and we have known her to forget
Thelma
that
ways unoccupied during the breakfast hour?
last
first
a
lies
proves
Have you noticed that a certain
at a certain table in the dining room
starvation.
dancing until the
High School
Larksville, Pa.
Excelsior, Pa.
upon
hound
to
be,
"I
book." Then howguess so well when
to recite?
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A. HAYS
Nescopefk High School
Nescopeck, Pa.
She
witty, she
is
She's a
is
wise
wonder for her
size.
.\Ithough she's very slight and small.
What she doesn't know, isn't nothin" at
describes
This
our
Mary
exactly.
all.
.\u-
come first in Mary's life. Slie knows
all from McCutcheon to Gates and
librarian
can
Tlie downtown
Kilpatrick.
tell yon how well Mary knows fiction and
thors
them
her grades speak for the rest.
Mary
to
goes in for athletics.
be one of the fortunates
their
numerals
and
letters
She happens
who received
in
Freshman
yea r.
.\sk the girls in nnmi 200 who can make
How well we
the best fudge and toast
remember the fudge Mary was sure to
bring back to school with her.
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Mary is very fond of dancing and is a
familiar figure, to be .seen, gliding around
the gym floor.
Mary is very versatile in
She has
getting the most out of one day.
been known to read a novel, prepare an
exceptionally good lesson on Gates, hike to
Light Street and finish the afternoon by
dancing in the gym.
don't mention
here how she spent the evening!
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LOLISE HEWITT
Nanticoke High School
Liizeine, Pa.
Xantlcoke, Pa.
"Hibby
"Lou"
"The sweetest
noise
on
earth,
a
"A
woman's
voice,
A
In this modern day, when girls are cheer
leaders, one can api)reciate Louise's sweetly
As
is
a
friend indeed."
friend, she
a
is
a
"WOW."
Whenever
anything to be done, "Hibby" is always there to do it. If she is asked to help
someone, especially one of the gang, she
there's
This conversation often
took place and is typical of Louise: "Do
you know Louise Hewitt? Oh, yes! She's
sweet."
voice.
Vice President of the Y.
friend in need
That describes our "Hibby" through and
through.
Who is "Hibby?" Why, she is
none other than one of that good old "gang."
string which has no discord."
modulated
HIBL\N
D.
Luzerne High School
does
it
gladly.
She can
is keen about sports.
always be seen in tlie front row at any of
the games, on the field or in the gym. Alongwith the rest of the crew, she can be seen
cheering away with her utmost strength.
We wonder! Wliy all this intent in ath-
"Hibby"
W.
Louise is
C.
A.; she is al.so a memher of the Alpha
Delta Sorority. In both of these organizations she has been a very active member.
Brightness is a good name for Louise.
She always has her work done and does
not believe in going to classes unprepared.
She is always ready to help all others, not
thinking about herself.
letics?????
"Hitch your wagon to a star," is Louise's
The best is none too good for her,
and we hope the best will be her lot for-
She is a proud possessor of a "B," which
makes her an active member of the "B"
She shares equal honors in the Draclub.
matic and First Aid Clubs.
"Hibby" has shown us that, as a teacher,
ever.
she will be a success.
motto.
To "Hibby" go
cla.ss
it
the sincerest wishes of the
of '29 for a successful future, whether
be in the teaching or in anything else.
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MAHEL EVELYN
Nanticoke High School
Nantlcoke. Pa.
"IVS"
".Miggv"
—
"I.iptits out !"
A
"Quiet, Please !" Yes, it's
"Pep" making her rounds.
Faithful to
everything she has to do, and maybe she
isn't one busy pirl.
Oh! no, she isn't too
busy for boy friends.
I
say boy friends
because the more the merrier.
"Pep's"
heart is hip enough for many, but hush
And then we hear, "Frosh, why don't you
demure, reserved pirl came to us from
the Electric City, September,
1927,
but
through lapse of time she became one of
our outstanding workers in our college. In
the first year we find her interested more
in athletics, such as hockey and basketball.
Later, durinp sorority rushes, we find her
busy with j)arties and teas.
Now, .Vlpha
Delta /eta Sorority claims her as one of
their cherished members. We must not omit
the many occasions which the Electric City
Club sponsored in which she took i)art.
wear your arm bands?" "We would like to
see more of them."
If "Pep" pets prey,
prematurely, it wont be the fault of the
boy friends, but the Frosh class of
"Pep"
'.30.
—
we find our ".Miggsey"
j)rominent
worker on the Governing
Board, who has gained the sincere admiration of us all.
She was an active member
in the Dramatic Club and the Y. W. C. A.
Her untiring devotion and sweet gentle influence have merited her not only a place
in our hearts but also a class officer, that
of Vice President.
out for everything sports, social functions and studies.
Not only is she
out for her own enjoyment but also how
much Joy she can pive others. If vou ever
need a helpinp hand, you can ask "Pep,"
and you will always find her willlnp to help.
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Her many activities are: Secretary
man Class, Nanticoke Club, Y. \V.
Alpha Delta Zeta, Gov.
of
W.
S.
HIGHFIEI.l)
Central High School
Scranlon. I'a.
In her second year
a
FreshC.
A.,
Board Secretary
G. A.
"Mippsey," dear,
may
the
world without
you as generously, and the friends
you make love you as loyally, as we, your
treat
classmates, have done.
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FANNIE
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Millville \'
Hazle Township High School
Mlllville. Pa.
Milnesville, Pa.
"Fan"
"Fannv-bell"
Here's a girl wliom
glad to have as a member because she is
She is also one of the most
so ambitious.
sociable and talkative girls that enters the
locker-room.
The place seems to brighten
up immediately upon her entrance.
you saw a girl who was happy and gay.
.\nd always seemed ready to smile.
Who knew just how and just what to say
When work didn't seem worthwhile.
You've met no other than this very one,
Our own friendly, lovable "Fan."
Fannie is going to teach the intermediate
Now, look at her picchildren at school.
ture.
Doesn't she look like a school marm?
At any rate, tliat is her one ambition; and
so, of course, she will succeed, for whatever
she tries, she always comes out successful.
Fannie is a firm believer in the idea that
all play and no work is not good for the
system; consequently she often burns tlie
Here is a jolly good classmate who is
always ready with some remedy to chase
the blues away.
There is no use trying to
nurse sorrow when Fannie is around for
she will scatter the blues and have you
smiling before you know it. Fannie is noted
for her kind disposition and she is always
ready to give a cheerful word or help in
any way possible. Her good nature and
jolly, carefree disposition have won for her
the
midnight
locker
room
If
is
oil.
We know
that
she
will
make
housekeeper
a
good
a host of friends.
(because of her practical experience), for someone, some day although
we never see her strolling about with the
opposite sex a girl like Fannie couldn't
help but be attracted by some of the college
boys of B. S. T. C.
-Vlthough
—
—
We,
cess
and
'29,
wish you
for Fan-
in
prominence of a sailor boy's picture on her
dresser, together with the fact of her receiving frequent letters from leave us a
little doubtful.
—
the suchappiness that this old world of
the class of
we can predict success
the teaching profession, we hesitate
to say that this will be her life's work. The
nie
all
ours can give.
"A
smiling countenance, a kind heart
to happiness."
Both blaze the way
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MARION HOEGG
MYRTLE HOEGG
Heatherly High School
Weatherly. Pa.
•Hoeggle"
Weatherly Higli School
Meatherly, Pa.
".Myrf
"Hoegpie." with her keen sense of humor
adds much sjiice to the old gang which
occupies the annex of tlie third floor of our
dorm.
Many
"Myrt" may seem quiet and bashful
tho.se who do
who know her
folks think her to be a quiet
"Myrt" is always ready to put her work
aside and have a good time.
One of her
favorite pastimes is eating; she enjoys this
as much as the rest of tl)e gang.
'
"Myrt," with the aid of a co-worker or
two, often stages a comedy which is amusing to all on-lookers, as well as to herself.
cause for her visiting the mail bo.x so often during the course of the day.
In spite
of all the gang's constant teasing, "Hoeggie" still clings to them with a pleasant
and happy attitude and
is
pleasant evenings.
Born's daily visitors.
"Hoeggie" never fails to remind the gang
of her last summer's vacation, which slie
recalls by singing her favorite song, entitled. "Then Came the Dawn."
We all
wonder why this song has such a strong
effect upon her mind, and ff this is the
not
she
young miss is around. She loves to tell
stories and Room 328 is the scene of many
lass.
i.s
^
know
her. but to those
quite the opposite. She
is one of the gang who lives in the annex:
this gang never gets lonesome when this
and
But "Hoeggie" is always ready
for a good time, and especially when there
is something to eat around.
She
one of
shy
5
to
"Myrt" is an active member of the Mu
Phi Sigma Sorority, the Girls" Chorus, tlie
Mixed Chorus and the College Orchestra.
Our wish for her is success and happiness in any undertaking she may choose to
follow.
disposition.
She is an active member of the Mu Phi
Sigma. Sorority, the Children's Literature
Club, the Girls' Chorus and the Mixed
Chorus.
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MARIE LOUISE HOWETH
HOOPER
Forest Park High School
Baltimore, Md.
High School
Plymouth. Pa.
Plynioiitli
Louise
Lillian
Blue eyes.
Light hair;
dark-haired maiden,
who has chosen as her profession the teachWe can all undering of small children.
stand why she chose the primary grades
when we see her entertain them.
Lillian
is
a
tall, fair,
Never a worry,
Never a care tliafs Louise.
—
Louise came to us all the way from
Baltimore.
She was very timid and shy
when she first came into our midst, but it
wasn't long before .she showed us that she
didn't mean to be that way all tlie time.
She enjoys spending her time in study
Lilto class unprepared.
and never goes
lian will not allow pleasure to interfere
Did you say
with her work at any time.
We are considering pre.she is speaking?
senting her with a loud speaker so that her
class will be able to hear her more easily.
Loui.se has an unusual gift of being very
She is truly still and quiet and we cannot imagine her in an argument. She rarely speaks of any of the opposite sex, but
"actions speak louder than words," for just
mention a certain name and those telling
talks
she
mind how
brings hi
"Louise" had a varied interest while at
She divided her time between basketball, baseball, hockev, Y. W. C. A. and
Glee Club.
school.
faith-
AVhen this fair lass came to us she told
us that she was going to become a teacher.
Later she professed a desire for library
work.
She loves books, so we shouldn't
blame her for liking this kind of work.
good worker. She enmeetings and made many
Louise is also a lover of music and shows
remarkable talent in playing the piano.
Lillian can always be found spending her
leisure time sleeping, dancing, or attending
These things she enjoys most.
The Alpha Delta found
ful
Of
much
those long, drawn-out "you alls."
blushes rise to her face.
the movies.
course, we don't
as long as she
talkative.
member and
Lillian a
a
joyed
their
friends
among them.
We
have not learned exactly what she expects to do after she leaves school.
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LOIS
CATHERINE JACKSON
HUGHES
Berwick High School
M. Couslilin High School
J.
Wilkes-Barre. Pa.
•EI"
Berwick. Pa.
"Gee, what else shall I say?" Whenever
you hear that you'll know "El" is writing
"Jack" is one of the smallest, yet one of
the most energetic members of our class.
Her qjiiet dignity and admirable disposition have won many friends for her.
In
g
letters she can't finish.
of music or maybe a
or maybe???
And
"IT."
".lack"
Mayhe
it's
a strain
pound of chocolates
her classes, Catherine has dis]ilayed the intelligence and alertness which are char-
as for making friends, "El" has
She knows the how's, why's, when's
Xo
and Where's.
"EI'" does not
stranger
know
is
really here
acteristic of a
her.
Candy?
Just bring some good chocolates
around.
We shall Judge five minutes the
maximum time to have these as relish for
the palate.
Why? Gone, of course; "El"
has 'em. She goes to Candyland too cause
you can dance, if someone puts a nickel
coming week-ends and
—
fnto the
I
new
over past
Besides being very enthusiastic about her
interested in music and art
For a girl of her purpose, her ingenuity and her capabilities, the
class of '29 can be proud of and extend to
her its sincerest wishes for her success in
her teaching.
However, Catherine, we are
not limiting our good wishes for your teaching days alone, but are giving them forever and ever.
teaching, she
and
She's always
neatly
dressed and, of
course, her work is done neatly, too.
think she does more work for Miss JefEnglish Club" than for the
fries' "Good
rest of the teachers.
We
"Kathryn,"
"Peg." ".\lice," "Loretta,"
.\lways calling and wanting
everyone to laugh with her. She's always
smiling.
No smiling zero here.
"Anna Mary."
T^^l
fe
reflection
ones.
victrola.
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good student.
Really, Catherine has only two faults, and
they aren't actually worthy of the appellation.
One is a tendency to an extreme conscientioxisness and the other a jironeness to
spend too much time in anticiiiation of
if
is
— Sl'NBURY.
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".Jaffln"
She
But
strong but not of sword."
This lad is a
Small, wiry and vigorous.
typical American boy. Swimming, wrestling
and running he excells in all.
With his
fondness for outdoor life, "Nick" has developed a love for the higher and finer
things of life.
His
ability
on
the
football
somewhat handicapped, due
weight.
Xevertheles.
he
Scliool
team
to his size
gained
not big, she
is
is
not
she's loving, wise,
tall.
and kind
to
all.
She's never downhearted, she's never blue;
She's got a disposition
Which will hold her classmates true.
Slie's
plucky and she's lucky;
She's always full of fun.
Always smiling, seldom sad.
She's the best little pal that we've ever had.
She's liked by everyone, wherever she goes.
was
and
recogni-
girl like
.\
by his consistent work. For two years
he played varsity back.
In track, "Nick"
excelled, and in various meets he easily won
the quarter-mile.
His ability gained for
him the Captaincy.
tion
Will
To
"Jay"
make her way
the ladder of success.
When
".lay" was in Berwick doing her
student teaching, something
(somebody)
was missing; and only the lack of a tin
orchestra and a brass band kept us from
going and welcoming back to us "May" with
The play, "So Tliis Is I>ondon," was a
great success, but there was a reason. "Xick"
was stage manager and he spent all his
efforts into the making of a clever stage
set, with the result that the Dramatic Club
eagerly accepted him as one of their mem-
a royal celebration.
"Jay" was very fond of
ing
participated
in
all sports, havbasketball, baseball,
and tennis, and attended many
games played by the college teams.
Dear "Jay," the class of '29 wishes that
the Star of success will shine upon you.
hockey
bers.
"Nick" has been spending his spare time
Scout work and Y. M. C. A. work,
and as for the fair sex they are of minor
importance to him.
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JAMES
Hanamie, Pa.
•Mamsey"
Berwick. Pa.
"A warrior
E.
Newpdrt Township High
Heruick Hish School
Here's wishing you success and happiness
all that vou undertake.
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LOUISE JARZENBOWICZ
IRENE JOHNS
Sugar Notch Hisli School
Sugar Notch, Pa.
"Baby"
Central High School
Seranton. Pa.
Irene
J
—
"Louise" Graceful, no less than
contained the play spirit."
Some call her Irene, others "Johnny."
but whatever we call her, she is one of the
dearest girls we know.
Her friendly disposition and willingness to help others are
diaracteristics for which we all admire and
grace
itself,
Louise does contain the play spirit to a
Every aspect of life is a
extent.
game to her and she plays like the true
great
sport she
love her.
is.
We
think a great deal of her, but we
someone else thinks more. AVe
wonder why most of her leisure time is
sjient in writing letters and why .she is
anxious to get to the mail box on time.
Naturally brilliant, teaching comes to
Louise as an easy matter, yet with all of
her physical charms and easy swinging
walk, one wonders if this is her right chosen
profession.
She is doubtful herself, but
is quiet as to her real ambitions.
are
She"s full of "pep."
her strum a uke.
A
favorite among many is Louise, and
she has an outstanding personality in ath-
.\s for sports,
Her winsome
gracefulness shows to
its best advantage on hockey, basketball and
baseball fields.
letics.
Louise
is
a
go-getter and
that life will offer her Just
s
She
You
should hear
Irene takes part in
all.
one of the shining lights of the
class.
Oh! those A's! She's sure to have
five.
From the way she tutored second floor
we think that, as a music teacher, she would
be a success.
we are sure
what she most
desires.
"Brown eyes and
all
sure
is
"Life holds no charm like loyal friends,
-And manv are vours until life ends."
petite,
Mischiev(ms smile and dancing feet.
If, on rainy days, you feel blue,
Have "Babe" to doctor you."
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DORIS ATGrSTA JOHNSON
—
—
"Teashion"
Sleep, sleep, sleep.
How I love to sleep.
Oh, yes, it may he ten or
—
Why
it
—
She
is
Those who know her will tell you that
she will argue for the sake of arguing any
day in the week, and will not stop talking
until the opposite side is so out of breath
Did I
that they cannot talk any longer.
hear some one say that mail is in? I wonder how many letters I shall receive to.\nna never fails to get at least
day?
one and more often it is five or six. She
enjoys spending her time wishing she were
home, or elsewhere and marking off each
dav fin the calendar.
When she taught
missed her very much.
always willing to help when one
and has been a loving friend
in trouble
and
We
classmate.
wi.sh her success
the highest type in her future years.
One of her great failings is talkwhen there is someone around she
simply cannot study.
for the first nine weeks.
is
late?
with
is.
ceases.
ing, and
as well as eat.
all
eiglit.
am
night when you are hard at work
and hear someone coming down the hall
laughing and talking, you had better lock
your door, for when Anna arrives work
Don't be mistaken "Deacon" can live up
She teaches a Sunday
her nickname.
School class in Berwick and was quite a
modest little teacher in the Kindergarten
Berwick we
if I
Some
to
in
care
She is
full of life and pep when awake.
as happy-go-lucky as the day is long and
nothing worries her no matter how serious
Basketcan liandle the boy friend better.
ball and swimming are her favorite sports.
swim
I
is
—
likes to
should
her brown hair and brown
eyes, wears that smile which we will never
forget. Even though she does love to sleep
and at every opportunity is doing so, she
.\nna,
"Deacon" like sports of all kinds says
she wants to develop strong muscles so she
She
JONES
Hisli School
Plvnioutli. Fa.
Whiz! Bang! What's let loose! Papers
ink
hooks slamming
everywhere
sphittering hut calm down, "Deacon" is
The girls
just hunting for a lesson plan.
in the locker-room are quite use to "Deacon's" sudden outbursts.
"Deacon" is very small but it is a good
thing, for she loves to be everywhere at
the same time, especially where there are
"eats."
It seems a gift of nature for some
people to be forever eating and never grow.
flving
E.
Plymouth
Berwick Hisli Scluiol
Berwick. I'ii.
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FLORENCE GERTRUDE JONES
Duryea High School
DuBols High School
Duryea, Pa.
UuBois, Pa.
"Flossy"
".Jonsie"
"Who
does not know Doris?
Always smiling, always glad.
Never hurrying, never sad."
Doris is usually found with a crowd. For
some unexplainable reason she is never seen
alone.
Her pleasing personality aids her
make and keep many friends.
"Some music, Doris we should like
—
to
to
dance." Doris is a very good pianist and
never tires of playing for her friends. One
never has to coax her.
very studious, hut we sometimes
she would not rather sleep than
eat.
Doris prefers sleeping to eating, especially at breakfast time.
Doris
is
wonder
if
Another of her pastimes is dancing. She
loves to dance and, of course, we all love to
I
dance with her. Wilkes-Barre seems
an added attraction in dancing for
to hold
her.
In basketball, one always dreads to be
her opponent.
It is hard to make a play
when being guarded by "Jonsie."
Doris
Cabinet.
but
we
is
a member of the Y. W.
Her duty is to play the
find
whenever she
her
is
always
needed.
willing
to
C. A.
piano,
assist
"Flossy" is one of tho.se girls whose
friendship we all wish to hold. Her loving
disposition and kindheartedness are Just a
part of her charming personality. "Flossy"
is an all-round good sport and pal.
When
you meet her you always want to know
her better. Look at her and you know she
is full of life and fun.
When school opened this fall, "Flossy"
was not seen around the campus. Why?
She was in Berwick guiding the young Berwickians. The only weakness that "Flossy"
had in Berwick was "chocolate cake."
Florence
is
very fond of music, but
makes her sentimental.
"Flos.sy"
is
a real
it
We
wonder why???
student and distributes
her time properly in applying herself to
her tasks. Her attitude toward her work,
and her natural interest in the profession,
make her an ideal teacher.
She is Secretary of the Alpha Delta Zeta
Sorority and the'v. W. C. A. Cabinet. The
Dramatic Club also claims her as a member.
We expect "Flossy" to go "smiling
through," and in so doing she can be nothing but successful.
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MURIEL
WILLIAM JONES
JONES
P.
Couglilin High School
Wilkes-Barre. Pa.
is
a girl
Scranton, Pa.
"Shorty"
Muriel
Here
Scranton High School
"Bill-
who everyone knows,
get an idea of the energy, talent and
versatality of tliis chap, one must be thoroughly acquainted with him. "Bill" has a
certain amount of reserve mi.xed with a
To
And always
is welcomed wherever she goes.
Besides a true jial, slie is also a sport.
And we wish her niudi luck as she sails
from
this ])ort.
of humor which attracts him to all
who know him. A staunch and loyal suplove
Muriel has not changed since she came to
Bloomsburg. As we met her two years ago,
porter of the Senior class, thus they elected him their Treasurer.
we still find her, a true and willing friend,
always rushing from one place to another
With her sunny disdoing a good turn.
position and ready jokes she has made many
friends who will never forget the old days
at "Bloom."
Besides being a prompt and enthusiastic
rooter for all athletics, Muriel takes an active part in playing hockey, basketball and
volleyball.
It
is
here
that
we
find
"Bill's" interests are in his studies; he
has no great desire for gridiron fame. His
one desire is to be a real "Professor." Who
knows but that some day he will be a
prominent figure in education.
"Bill" showed his talents as an actor
when a candidate for the Freshmen play.
He was elected as one of the characters
and capably fitted his role.
her
but
height somewhat of a disadvantage,
doesn't hold her back when she gets
it
possession of the ball and dodges around
her lanky opponents.
In her first year, Muriel took an active
interest in the Y. W. V. A., which developed
into her appointment to the "Y" Cabinet.
Here her loyal supi)ort and backing has
been gratefully appreciated.
Since Muriel
possesses a beautiful alto voice she was welcomed into the Girls" Glee Club and the "Y"
Quartet as a member during her two years
When women
are mentioned,
"Bill"
be-
comes a man of mystery. Now whether he
has "One and only one," we do not know.
We
hope that as you go out into this
happiness
great world of ours that luck,
and success come your way.
at "Bloom."
Is it any wonder that Muriel has gained
weight?
Of course it is not due to the
meals in the dining room, but to the feeds
at 9:3(1 and to the numerous boxes that
have entered her room.
Since our little Welsh girl has chosen
the Intermediate children to guide and influence, our hopes are for her success.
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JULIA
KELECHAW
Blakely High School
Nanticoke High School
Peokville.
Naiiticoke, Pa.
5
Pa.
Sophie is one of the most versatile members of our class, taking part in all of the
school work and enjoying all of it.
In the
fields of athletics she has achie\ed success
in playing basketball and baseball.
Oh, Jule's, of
course, it's written with purple ink.
Carter's ink gives her a touch of individuality.
Sophie is our idea of perpetual motion,
always making up some energy in ways
distinctly her own. What an asset to Sophie
veloped
Whose notebook
is
this?
Last year she was a blithe, frivolous,
happy young person. This year she has deinto
a
serious, exact, thorough
.\lthough we laughingly
teacher.
chide her for her attention to details, yet
we know that it is hut an indication that
whatever life may hold for her will be done
faithfully and well.
school
are her eyes, they certainly help to make the
pleasing personality that she possesses.
Sophie has chosen the Primary field, and
we know that she will be a success when
out in the world.
Sometimes she appears
to be very quiet
that is, the time she is
thinking of what she is to teach the next
day, after this mood passes she becomes one
of the .jolly girls and tries bard to make
every one about her happy.
We
never forget the many evenings
with her while she sang for us
the old ballads, snatches from operas, folk
songs, and popular compositions.
Her rep-
we
—
shall
s))ent
ertoire
is
"Jule's"
unlimited.
interest
lies
not
only
in
books
and music but also in athletics and social
activities.
She plays a splendid game of
As you step from our midst we wish you
success and happiness in your future work.
basketball, throws a baseball with sure aim,
hikes like one of Gene Stratton Porter's
heroines, and even roller skates to Danville upon occasions.
During her first year she was a member
Mixed Chorus and the CJirls' Chorus.
During the second year she was on the
Governing Board.
of the
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Weatlierlj
W.
KETCHAM
Hisli
MARGUERETTE
B. KIETHLINE
.Shiekshinny High School
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
school
IVe-atherly. Pa.
"Peggy"
"Ketoliam"
"A
A
Two
"Peggy" entered B. S.
She, like the rest of us, was "green,"
but it didn't take her long to become acquainted with the college and she soon acquired a host of friends by her pleasing
personality and ever-helping manner.
little miss, not very tall.
quiet miss, and a friend to all."
"Good things come in small packages"
we learned when "Ketcham" entered
She has won many friends
B. S. T. C.
among both sexes, even while living up to
"Peggy" is a graduate of the Shickshinny
Higli School, but she now resides in Wilkesare certain that Shickshinny
Barre.
misses her and that Wilkes-Barre is pleased
to have her.
the old saying, "Gentlemen prefer Blondes."
She took a course in Library Methods last
year, but she prefers the advanced course
that she is taking now. Well, I guess, you
the
We
Those who have become acquainted with
"Peggy" during the last two years value
She can be heard walking through
halls
and singing her favorite song,
her friendship dearly.
"My Buddy."
She
"Ketcham" is always smiling and is ready
to help any one.
In all her studies she has
displayed vim and persistence, which are
two qualities necessary for the successful
is
very active socially.
what
very active member of the Phi
Sorority and we really wonder
a
become of that society when she
will
graduates.
"Peggy" doesn't seem to be interested in
the boys, but we have a slight suspicion
that there are a few who are interested in
Very
her.
few dances passed without her attendance.
She is an active member of the First Aid
Club and the Secretary of the Phi Gamma
Tau
is
Gamma Tau
teacher.
"Ketcham"
ago
T. C.
this
know!
years
"Peggy"
is
one who
is
until her
work
a real pal,
a
true
friend
always ready to lend a helping
hand to any worthy cause.
"Peggy" is one of the industrious students of our college who puts work before
play.
She likes fun and lots of it, but not
Sorority.
is
finished.
Farewell, "Peggy."' We feel assured that
you will be successful in your future endeavors.
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KIVLER
Nanticoke, Pa.
"Kivler"
Elizabeth? What is she?
our swains commend her.
Holy, fair and wise is she;
The heavens such grace did lend her.
That she admired might be."
That
B.
Nanticoke High .School
Naiiticoke H\^\\ School
Naiiticoke. Pa.
is
The
of Nanticoke calls tliis smiling
own. She is not a bit shy of the
men and always has a good healthy smile
all
girl
city
its
for a friend.
She makes a visit up the river occasionand the purpose of this visit is not always to bring back eats.
This young lady is always ready for fun.
is likewise ready for work.
Her motto
i.s,
"Plenty of work and play, enough of
each to make the other appreciated." She
has many friends in spite of the fact that
she is quiet. We all like her. She is pleasant and kind to everyone.
Elizabeth is
never satisfied until she has done her best
in her studies.
We are quite sure that, as
a teacher, Elizabeth will he a huge success.
ally,
She
Can "Kivler" act? You should have seen
the Junior play.
"Kivler" is one of those
happy-go-lucky
girls
who
is
always
in
a good time.
But in spite of all her
times, she ranks high scholastically.
She also took part
activities
of
this
in the
school.
for
good
extra-curricular
Some
of
the at-
tainments which she reached during her two
years here may be listed as:
Dramatic
Club, Dramatic Fraternity, Secretary of
Our
best wishes go with you towards the
top of the ladder you have chosen to climb.
Dining Room Club, ^'ice I'resident of the
Nanticoke Club, Secretary of the Y. W. C.
A. Cabinet, member of .\lpha Delta Sorority, Vice President of Freshman Class of "29.
Here's wishing you success, "Kivler,"
your chosen profession.
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MARGARET KLEBACK
LENORE W. KOCHER
Taylor High School
Plvmoutli High School
Plymouth. Pa.
Taylor, Pa.
"Peg"
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liig
wavy hair, welcome smile
She is one of those studious
that hailed from Taylor High School
brown
— that's
jiirls
eyes,
"Peg."
two years ago.
"Peg"' has chosen the Intermediate Group
are all sure that she
as her vocation.
which slie has
is capable of the work in
She has done her practice
undertaken.
teaching in Berwick and has been very
We
successful in this
line.
as she is often called, is a
quiet girl who believes in the motto: "Work
before pleasure." She likes her good times,
but when it comes to work she is there on
Did you ever see her go to class
time.
Well,
I
guess
not.
That's
You will always
the type of a girl she is.
find her willing to do all that is possible
for the good of the others.
Best of luck
times, Margaret.
the
Lenore is very studious and appears to
be very quiet. We soon changed our minds
about her being quiet after we once knew
Her blue eyes take life, church, state,
her.
school and affairs of the heart most seriReally, on these subjects, she would
ously.
argue and discuss until well ask Jimmie.
—
and wishes
to
you
at
all
"She has a will, she has a way,
AVe know success will come to 'Peg'."
—
Well we
does she like to do?
should say dance, dance some more and
dance again. That seems to be her hobby
and we must say she rides it well.
What
Margaret,
unprepared?
song ye sing and the smile ye
wear.
That's a-making the sunshine everywhere."
"It's
She has chosen teaching in the Primary
grades for her life work. Because of her
personality, she has many friends and the
children are very fond of her. It is doubtful whether Lenore will follow the teachWe wish
ing profession for very long.
her the best of luck in whatever she decides to do.
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MARTHA ANNA LAIRD
Bloomsburs High School
Picture Rocks High .Seliool
Picture Rocks. Pa.
".Marts"
Bloonisbiirg, Pa.
"Sally"
.Martha has been with us four years, and
you don't know her 1
She
should advise you to get acquainted.
is a jolly, good-natured, black-haired lassie.
Here she
is!
If
who know her. Sarah is so
fond of candy that her father decided to
keep a store in order to supply her with
Now the whole "dorm"
all that she needs.
If you
Sarah is studious.
profits by it.
would like to know how to study just come
around and .she will teach you whenever
But don't you
she has the spare time.
worry, Sarah doesn't study all of the time,
because she is too fond of dancing and devotes some of her time to it.
we consider ourselves very
student,
energy.
l)eloved by all
Her motto
never
i.s.
"Be
sincere;
she
As
has
a
ability
friend, she
lucky.
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and
is
untiring
sincere and
Regardless of what you want
done a committee meeting, help with a
difficult lesson, or anything else
just ask
Martha and she'll do it.
She is also very active in extra-curricular affairs, and has helped with many of
the worth-while
things that have taken
place during her four years here.
We find
her (at one time or another) in the .Science
Club, Y. \V. C. .\.. Phi Lambda. Clothing
Club, Debating Club. Campfire Girls. Student Council, and a member of the Maroon
and Gold Staff. If Martha is behind an
idea we know it will go through.
She has
specialized in English, Latin and Social
Studies.
However, her interests are not
confined to academic subjects, for she possesses one of those much coveted athletic
letters earned in her second year at college.
We know from Martha's abilities, leadership, qualities and ambitions that her fusympathetic.
—
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,
work hard;
fail."
".\ smiling lady,
AVho never frets or frowns,
AVho meets with song and laughter
All of life's ups and downs.
ture is a bright one.
.\nd we are sure in
[iromising tiiat in the future our college
will view her work with pride, remembering that she received her training and is
an .\lumni of B. S. T. C.
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MARY ALICE LAIRD
ELEANOR LAPINSKI
Picture Rocks High School
Picture Rocivs, Pa.
Hazle Township High School
Hazleton, Pa.
"Small of stature.
Great of mind;
Always
Down from
the forsaken town of West
Hazleton,
About two hours ride from Bloomsburg,
As is counted by the students here.
Came a shy miss of eighteen years.
To further her knowledge at Bloomsburg
pleasant.
Gentle and kind."
Mary
is
one of the members of the Junior
High School course
who returned to us
of
this
the
class
of
"28,"
College.
year for her B.S.
A
friend in need is Eleanor indeed. When
in trouble, she is a bubble of sympathy.
Your troubles of woe and sorrow are listened
to by this wonderful friend, Eleanor.
degree.
She is one of the best members
of her class, as she has been on the Honor
Roll ever since she entered B. S. T. C.
Mary is also an active member of several
extra curricular activities. She is President
of the Phi Lambda Nature Fraternity, as
well as the Nature Study Club. She is one
of the Literarv Editors of the Maroon and
Gold.
She
is
coming down the
But she
hall,
not so very tall.
She has a pleasant grin,
But she is not so very slim.
Light brown hair witli a curly twist.
Medium blue eyes that you can't resist.
She has majored in Science, Latin, and
Social Studies.
know Mary will be a
success as a teacher because she is successful in everything she undertakes.
She is a
true friend to everyone.
Nothing is ever
too much for Mary to do for her friends.
She will help you to the limit. She is a
wonderful girl and a true good sport, so
here's luck and success to our friend.
We
is
She certainly enjoyed being a member of
the
Y.
following activities:
W.
C.
A.,
Camp
Fire Girls, Current
Events Club.
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MIRIAM LAWSON
Berwick HiRli Scliool
Bloonishurg Hisli School
Blooinshurs. Pit.
"Mini"
Berwirk. Pa.
••I.ih"
Miriam is one of the fortunate winners of
the B.S. degree this spring.
Ask about it
and she will tell you of the tnmbles it takes
to get one. She is loved by her friends and
respected by her acquaintances for just that
same perseverance against odds. Her work
has not kejit her from enjoying many of the
social occasions of the school.
She was a
faithful and consistent booster of the Team.
She is one of the most active members of
know "Lib," as she is
generally seen in the library, workinfr very
wouldn't like to mention what she
hard.
I
does most of the time, but I think you will
agree with me that she is quite studious at
You probably
all
times.
Her
AVe
all
chief ambition is to be a star dancer.
hope she will be successful.
"I,ib" graduated from Berwick High with
the class of '27 and the following year she
entered B. S. T. C. She is taking the Rural
Course, in which she seems very much enthused.
During her Freshman Year, "Lib" was
the
One
a
And
member
of the Camjifire Girls' Club. Sports
also attracted her.
She took up hockey,
volleyball, baseball and hiking.
One
all
Upon whom beams the shining sun;
a quiet humor dear
Whose gentle satire you needn't fear;
wish you the best of success and
"When
.'\fter
When
She has
a bit of sunshine hits ye,
passing of a cloud.
a bit of laughter gits ye,
She laughs and works and plays and gives.
But
best of all, she truly lives
Life of true and honest de?d.s
Of lovelv character I lie seeds.'"
An' yer spine is feelin" proud.
Don't forget to up and fling it
At
A
a soul that's feelin' blue.
For the minit that ye sling
It's a boomerang to you."
girl with face so sweet.
of the kind you like to meet
when you do, you want to be
of her closest friends. You see
She is a Comrade truly rare
Who.se deeds and thoughts are always fair;
She is a friend to everyone
This year she is a member of the Rural
Life Club and the Locker Room Gang.
We
Geographic Society.
"A wholesome
it,
f.
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ELSIE M. LEBO
J. \\.
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Middletown High School
Cooper High School
ishenandoah. Pa.
Middletown. Pa.
looking at her, you can find out just
what kind of a girl she is. Elsie has won
tlie friendship of many since she has come
water runs deep."
Yes, that's
Helen. She may seem quiet, "but when you
get to know her you find a jolly girl, who
is always ready for fun.
Helen came to us as a Senior from Ball
By
"Still
Bloomsburg. To know this lass means
She is a very conscientious
love her.
student and always does her work when
She never worries about anyshe has to.
Better days
thing except one person.
(?)
are coming and someone's waiting for them,
to
to
We
State Teachers' College in Indiana.
have enjoyed your presence with us, Helen.
We hope that you will always remember us
when you are out in the field of teaching.
We often hear her say,
Is .she studious?
"Oh, I have so much to do." We know the
Wliatever she does she does
reason wliy.
Helen is meeting with success in her
well.
Elsie.
Elsie is going to teach the Primary children at school. Xow, look at her picture.
Can you imagine her a school teacher? At
any rate that is one ambition and so, of
course she will succeed, for whatever she
student teaching and we feel certain that
THithing but success will come her way.
;
tries she
always comes out successful.
Best wishes to you, Helen.
a good all-around sport, always
attending games and letting people know
she's there, by giving an individual cheer
now and tlien. Elsie is jiarticularly fond
of tennis and dancing.
Elsie
is
Here's a friend that's quiet too,
A girl wlio's fair, a girl who's true.
A
happy smile so full of
One who's loved bv everv
fun.
one.
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CHARLOTTE VIRGINIA LORD
Pottsgrove Hisli School
Pottsgrove. Pa.
Wilkes-Barre. Pa.
Nanticoke Hisli School
"Lordy"
ami
Outstandiiifr witli her cool prey eyes
auburn hair is our Fannie. Fannie has a
I>
dignified demeanor tliat makes one
but what
realize that she doesn't say much,
Those who know her,
she says she means.
know her remarks to be terse and to the
D
Y
O
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([uiet
That's Charlotte!!
Because of her ability she was chosen
by the Y. W. C. A. as one of their most acLast year she was selected
tive members.
to journey to Eaples Mere as one of their
This year she has been a
re|iresentatives.
devotional leader and served on the "Y"
Cabinet.
Fannie is Recording Secretary of the
Alpha Delta Sorority and has also i)rovcn
to be one of their active members.
I
of
In addition to this, Fannie is very fond
She has participated in basathletics.
ketball
cess
in
tivities.
so
it
has
record.
made Fannie a
her school work and in
We are sure that as
will
always
times.
Charlotte
sucother ac-
life
trails
poinp on,
making her decisions quickly and never
faltering at the crossroads.
Here's wishing
you success and happiness in all of your
undertakings.
on
many
living up to her last year's
are proud to say "she is beautiful," but not dumb, for Charlotte is a twoAlways generous and glad
point student.
to help a fellow-student over difficulties,
which seem so easy after she has explained
We all know that, as a teacher,
them.
Charlotte touches shoulders with the ideal.
and hockey.
Determination
efined
ignified
ou'll love her
That
Charlotte roomed alone last year.
does not signify that she was alone. Never!
The room was small, but every last admirer
managed to fit in somehow. -\t times one
wished wall-hooks were available.
Charlotte was not here long before variI'lie
Draous organizations claimed her.
matic Club gained a clever new member.
As .Milton, Charlotte took ]iart in the Current Literature Club jirogram in el.
She is a member and President of the Tau
Charlotte ])lays the
Phi Epsilon Sorority.
))iano exceptionally well, as she has proven
])oint.
I
ovahle
utstanding
find
Fannie
She
is
is
We
brilliant, tactful
and
lovable.
for Charlotte's power over the opcome hither
nose,
posite
sex tiivtilled
iirown eye.s, and a humorous smile. Doesn't
that suggest .something? Yes, she has "it."
As
—
That's our Charlotte!
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DOROTHY ALVERNA LORD
VALENTINA LUBINSKI
Mt. Cariiiel Hisli School
Mt. Carmel. Pa.
"Dot" "Lordie"
Nanticoke High School
Nantieoke. Pa.
•Val" "Vt"
The keynote to "Dottie"s" personality is
one word modern. The late.st .song.s, newest dances and httest whims of Dame Fashion are hers.
She has blue eyes, blonde hair.
There's never a worry, never a care;
A girl who's a pal to everyone.
—
There's never a task, she leaves undone,
She is willing to hel]i most anyone.
Honesty is her policy in work and play.
And she will be sure to pave her way.
If you can picture to yourself a jolly,
rollicking, carefree girl, with a companionable disposition, you have "Dot." Wasn't
it she who entertained the whole class and
was
in the
"Vi" has won favor among the girls because of her pleasing ])ersonality and kindness.
She is very studious and never goes
to class with her lessons unprepared.
center of laughter?
She loves excitement and took part in
many activities of school life. "Dot" was an
active memher of the Glee and Baton Clubs
and was also one of the members of the basketball team who heljied
win so many
games.
"Dot" could be serious too. No doubt it
w-as this quality that helped her become one
of the best teachers this year.
While in
Berwick, "Dot" was President of the Student Government and had the position of
"Vi" also likes a good time now and then.
After her lessons are completed she makes'
good use of the recreation period. If she
has any eats we are always invited and we
all get an equal share.
"Vi" has chosen the two-year course in
Primary work as preparation for her teach-
We know she will be successbecause of the interest she has always
shown.
ing career.
saying "lights out."
ful
We
were always sure of one thing, that
"Dot" was taken from our midst, her
absence would leave a vivid impression that
"Vi" took an active |)art in the V. W.
Xanticoke Club and First .\id Club.
She sure has chosen wisely because they
have proven beneficial to her. As for the
First Aid Club we're sure it taught her to
fi.\
up all the bumps and bruises of her
if
could never be
C. A.,
filled.
May
happiness be yours always, "Dot,"
and success be ever with vou.
little
ac^^lJEgg^z^
1i
school friends.
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HELEN
High School
Meshoppen, Pa.
Me^hoppeii
o
Helen
ft.
one of those sweet, loving, and
helpful girls, beloved and admired by a
large circle of friends.
She has taken an
2.
— Blonde.
Eyes?— -lirinvn and
Pretty? — Unini, look
Hair?
Oh. dear!
me?
iniiuisitive.
Did anyone bring
a
letter
Doris
from Meshoppen.
up
Last year
of the school activities.
r
classmates.
she came to B. S. T. C. a quiet, unassuming lass.
met her. loved her. and accejited her as a friend worth knowing. After knowing her we found that wit. pep and
humor were strong characteristics in her
general make-up.
Where there are eats.
Doris may he found, and how that girl can
make fudge. All residents of .losephinc
Dormitory recognize her as chajiipion fudge
We
-Annmg those hobbies of iicrs. she t n joys
eating best of all. This, however, is nothing
new. for who doesn't like to eat in the
dormitory?
Helen is a member of the
Baton Club and the Girls" Chorus. From
what we have seen and heard we know that
Helen is very much interested in music.
She has a ukulele and she certainly does
keep it going.
maker.
is
an active member in the First
Club and excels in hockey and basketl)all.
She is studious and believes that
work comes before play, which accounts
for the fact that she was so often found
writing brilliant e.s.says during study hour.
Yes. Doris, the class of "29 wish you
the best of luck in teaching.
Your sweet
disposition assures us our wish, but how
long will you teach?
.She
We
wish you the best luck an{l happiness
that this wide world can offer y(ui.
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Helen came to us from Lock Haven and
we have found her to be a very interesting
little miss. She is a good natured girl. The
way she portrays this is by the pleasant
manner with which she greets all of her
Doris" day ne\'er does begin
hail.s
is
active part in
at her picture.
until that letter arrives.
It seems to be her
.sole incentive for a day of hard work.
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MARY McENEAXY
Saint Basil's High School
Saint Basil's High School
Dusliore, Pa.
Dushore, Pa.
"Kay"
Mary
Did you hear that jolly laugh? Just follow it up and you will find "Kay" makinfr
someone feel that "today is the tomorrow
they worried about yesterday and hasn"t
happened yet."
school
to be
and
"Kay."
She's
always full of pep.
always
spirit
—
quiet smile,
better acquainted with her, then you are
apt to change your mind. At least she can
help out with the noise on third floor when
occasion demands.
Hockey
is one of Mary's weaknesses. She
hard for this sport, having played on
two teams during her Senior year.
ready
fell
Mary
wouldn't
is
Irish
and
proud of
it.
We
surprised if she started to
wear a little green shamrock for loyalty's
sake.
We would like to add one leaf to
your shamrock, Mary, and with it luck
O. K. can be heard frequently echoing
through the "Dorm" halls, on the tennis
court or hockey field, and even in the dining room on occasion.
"Kay's" attitude toward life is optimistic.
She plays and works hard. Her cheerful
lively
mind and should
With her twinkling eyes and
She has a passion for red, which is very
becoming with her blue eyes and black hair.
"By red you shall know her."
smile and
She believes that
tonic for the
Mary is a welcome addition to any group.
You would think she is quiet until you get
with a live
Being a typical American girl, she
does not confine herself to .study alone. She
is always a good sport and athletics claim
her as a lover and participant.
She was
captain of her hockey team, starring as
center.
If you want a good partner for
call
always merry.
Mary comes to us from Saint Basil's High
School, Dushore.
She tells us that Dushore
is quite some place, though we have been
unable to get any reliable information as
to its size.
wire.
tennis,
a
be taken regularly and calmly though, like
medicine, it is a pill to take sometimes.
We
is
is
is
all
In the fine art of laughing, "Kay" reigns
love to hear her because her
supreme.
laugh is so contagious. Catherine also allows her melodious voice to be heard in
What would the chorus
the Girls" Chorus.
do without her?
To be with "Kay"
I^m
be
for the rest of vour
life.
make her welcome
everywhere.
She has a
We
know
will, she has a way;
success will come to "Kav."
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MARGARET
MARY COLLISTER McGRADY
Plains
Memorial
Hisli
School
Plains. Pa.
•Mac"
"Blue eyes, red
not judge "Peg" by her face.
You
will admit she looks exceptionally angelic,
but, "Oh, my
Look again." Don't you
see the something there that you missed the
first time.
Looks, yes, indeed, are deceiv-
flashing smile, full of fun.
girl who is a pal to everyone."
!
A sweet, shy lassie and the possessor of
red hair, heautiful pearly white teeth and
This is "Mac's" donaa sunny disposition.
tion to" B. S. T. C.
ing.
She is quite a singer, and often entertains fourth floor with one of her concerts.
She
feel blue, just call on "Mac"
She is
and she will cheer you up.
a real student and distributes her time
properly among her studies. She is seen in
the library busily engaged in seeking maWe know, by
terial for her lesson plans.
her records and observations, that she has
progressed wonderfully in her practice
Her attitude toward her classteaching.
work and her ways all add to her success
as a teacher.
If
McHALE
Do
hair.
Ne'er a worry, ne'er a care.
A
A
J.
Dickson City High .Scliool
Dickson City, Pa.
"Peg-
you ever
is
always around when there's mischief
and takes a leading part in it.
"Peg" is a true friend and a real pal.
School would be a dull place, indeed, withto be done,
out the cheery girl as our pal.
"Peg" is a member of the Dramatic Club.
She is also Recording Secretary of the Tau
Phi Epsilon Sorority.
She
enjoys
is
always ready for a good time and
all
"Peg"
kinds of fun.
the perseverance to attain
a successful career and she has the well
wishes of all her friends.
The friendships she has formed here and
favors that she obliged us by
little
doing have increased our love for her.
.Judging from her application to her studies
here, we hope to hear of "Mac" well on
the road to success in the near future.
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SOPHIE .MAKARCZYK
Nantifoke High School
Nantieoke Hish School
Xanticoke, Pa.
•Al"
Nanticoke, Pa.
"Mack'
"A liriplit frirl you must admit
And always willing to do her
.\lice looks like a quiet,
shy
jrirl,
You can
tell by a glance
That our Mack loves to dance;
Sports she loves (and how),
bit."
but when
"Specially the ones
vou get acquainted with her you find she
can laugh as heartily as you can. She can
also tell as good jokes when she isn't countdracious sakes can she eat?
ing calories,
When she will, she will,
You can depend on it.
When she won't, she won't
!
She'd hike to Light street for a
carmel
piece of
.\nd there's an end to
it.
pie.
"Mack" is just another one of those little misses, neat in appearance, pleasant in
manner and independent. She is one of a
known gang and needless to say they
couldn't do without her because they love
Her chief regret about the "Physical
Education Department" is that it does not
offer
who play
and
more
sjjorts.
.\s
it
is,
she went out
for basketball, baseball, hockey and tennis.
She was right there in social activities, participating in the Xanticoke Club, Tau Kappa Phi Sorority, Y. W. C. .\., Children's
her even more than the others.
Study
!
tivities
"B"
"Al" found enough time
and received her A's and B's.
Well.
to get that in
She has made a success
jiart in the school acgreatly interested in the
Club, as well as the Xanticoke Club.
She takes an active
Literature Club and First Aid Club.
and
is
She secretly admires our "huskies," but
Why? Oh! she goes
never admits it.
home so often that we're getting suspicious.
—
her practice
teaching and we feel quite sure that her
Success
profession has been well chosen.
is won by patient endeavor, Alice.
in
"Mack"
steadfastly maintains that she
the teaching profession and
be content with that, and the little roadster
we have our doubts.
she intends to own
will
stick
to
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MILDRED MANBECK
MALONEY
Bloomsburs Higli School
Bloomshurs. Pa.
Dirksoii City High School
Dickson f'ity. Pa.
"Dick"
.\nd
Blue eyes, wavy hair.
Never a worry, never a care;
Dancing
Dimples
your heart
being her pleasing personality.
is
won.
Mildred's leisure time finds her holding
lengthy conversations with the North Hall
boys, but we hear that another comes first.
"Dick" is a member of the Dramatic
Club and the Vice President of the Tau
She is an earnest
Phi Epsilon Sorority.
worker and always puts work ahead of fun.
We
heard lectures about
and about the lack of it.
Mildred always gave her time and attention to every activity that was connected
Whenever it was possible
with the school.
for her to do so, Mildred attended all of
"school
"Dick" is one of the snappiest, jolliest,
all-around sports you ever saw. She likes
to do most everything and can do it too.
"Dick's" favorite pastime is dancing and she
sure can dance.
It's the spirit that you put in your work
That makes your friendship worthwhile.
—
to
have
lost
often
spirit"
We all wish you success in your teaching and hope that some da> you will attain your greatest amliition.
look at "Dick's" jiicture aren't
you thinking, "Sweet, shy. modest and reYes, we did, until we knew her
tiring?"
Oh, she's all those until something
better.
comes up with which she does not agree
and then "Dick" has the floor
At present, "Dick's" affections are
vided between State and Lafayette.
have
the games.
As you
seems
is
a large circle of friends, the reason for this
feet, full of fun.
flash,
one comes from Hloomsburg.
one of those girls who can claim
this
Mildred
diSlie
her weakness for candy,
of late.
"Dick" is very ambitious toward tlie
teaching profession but we are sure there
isn't any danger of her ever becoming an
"old maid" sc'luxt! teacher.
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EMILY MARONEY
CLAIRE MARTIN
Berwick Hisli School
.Jermyn High
Claire
When you want a quick worker who will
respond at once, whether it he for basketball
practice or anything else call on
Emily.
Her cheerful manner and sympathetic smiles are like sunshine on dark
days.
Emily is one of those who are untiring in their efforts
and unflagging
Do you
of wit and humor?
Then we know you will like our Claire.
She enters everything with lots of pe)) and
is
always ready for a good time.
Would
you like to see Claire display some of lier
pe])?
Just mention eats. Immediately you
will see her running from one end of Waller
hali to the other in order to find them. .\nother instance where she displays pej) is
in the gym.
What doing? Why dancing
in their
aid in the accomplishment of a
righteous end. That's the kind of a girl we
zeal
.Scliool
Jermyn, Pa.
Mimiiiville. Pa.
to
all love.
She is one of our commuters and a member of the Locker Room Gang. She has
taken part in many school activities and is
a very earnest worker. Whenever you need
any help in your work just ask Emily and
she will be right there to help you in all that
like
jilenty
the latest steps, of course.
Just by her sweet smile and attractiveness can you wonder that she has been
leading one man after another in a wild
chase. And by the way, she intends to keep
uj) the chase until a millionaire steps in.
here's hoping you succeed, Claire.
Ob,
yes, she can be serious even though it takes
quite an effort at times.
you need.
Even though she is a commuter she never
comes into class late. "Punctual," she certainly does know what that word signifies.
That is more than some of us right here at
the college know.
She has shown us how to be a real student and we know she will be a great
success in the teaching profession.
How
long she will be in this profession we don't
know, but we have our suspicions that it
may not be very long.
Emily has chosen the Primary Group, and
we know
that she will make a successful
Whatever path of life you may
pursue, we hope that your voyage will be
long, happy and successful.
teacher.
If at any time you are stricken with a
severe ca.se of blues, look for Claire she'll
banish them.
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MARTZ
GEORGE
K. LUCILLE
Berwick High School
Berwick, Pa.
We
"Cile" is a classmate witli many and
As for scholarship, she
varied abilities.
fives great credit to her high school .\lni:i
Mater; her skill in handling a full-sized
piano, as well as a full-sized man (at times)
acquiring
beyond
all
is
of
—
North Hall was complete without him. Did
ever hear him sing "Red Hot Henry
Urownr"
It's
a
real
song ask him to
viui
sometimes
She has an-
is
sing
other trait
it.self
—
call
it.
believe,
"Every day make someone happy
When "Ex"
Karely do we find a fellow with a variety of talents such as "Ex" pos.sesses
good tenor voice, a clever speaker, a winning personality, and a capacity for leader>hi]).
.\ll these bring to "Ex" a popularity
among the students. No Hull session at
comprehension.
which not infrequently asserts
absentmindedness, we are forced to
their
life is,
by a song, a .joke or a laugh."
is around the blues are gone.
Lucille's ability
these talents
know that In Math "X" is an unquantity, hut "Ex" in humanology
"Ex's" jthilosophy
a well known person.
all
known
has also reached no mean degree of excelAnd then her tennis has developed
lency.
far beyond the beginner's stage. .lust ask
anyone to whom she serves those aces. Last
year Mu Phi Sigma noticed all these qualities and claimed her as a member.
For .some of her chums,
.MATHEWS
Sugar Notcli, Pa.
"Ex"
"Cile"
in
A.
Hanover Township Hish School
—
it.
The class of 1927 voted solid for him as
That year
?'ditor-in-Chief of the Obiter.
"Ex" worked like a Trojan, for between
football. Manager of basketball. Director of
the minstrel and Editor, he had his hands
full, hut those talents of his pulled him
til the top.
The periods occur, we are led to
when her thoughts are preoccupied
with the whereabouts of an auburn-haired
.-Mthough she sometimes displays
person.
unmistakable signs of a certain proncnes>
to
anger, "Cile" good-naturedly accepts
perhaps a little more than her share of the
razzing with which she is confronted.
But
such is the fate of any maiden with a particular friend of the opposite sex in H. S.
T. C, the school where men form such a
pojmlar minority.
was no wonder then that "Ex," havdecided to come back for a degree,
shunned any office; but the students would
not jiermit him to rest they immediately
elected him as President of the CommuIt
ing
—
Government Association.
During his stay here "E.\" has been;
nity
.Manager of Basketball, '27; Editor of
Obiter, '27; Tackle on Football Team, '27;
President Omega Chi, "27; President Com-
I
nmnitv Government,
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MILDRED MATTHEWS
MATTAVI
Berwick Higli
Frcelaiul High School
—
"Tavv"
She
She
isn't
t.ill,
slif
isn't
I.uck seems to always be with her spendThis is nice for
ing every night at home.
short.
Mildred
isn't thin or fat;
She's just ahout half-way hetween.
And a .jolly pood sport at that.
"Tavv"
teaching profession as the field of her endeavors.
This is sufficient to prove to us
tliat "Tavv" has lots of amhition, for very
few girls select this work.
"The Dorm" girls,
know her as well as
Where is Mildred?
—
mischief.
Enumerating a few of her virtues, she
a good dancer, good dresser, and
where
some fall sadly short a good student.
Whether she will go into school teaching or
matrimony we do not know but whichever it is we wish her the verv best of
is
time.
"Tavv" likes athletics and her main hobby is basketball. Another of her hobbies
is putting combs in her hair.
She was also
an active member of the Girls" Chorus.
AVe hope that "Tavy's"" ambition as a
—
—
—
luck.
As
the scenes of youth become treasured
will value Mildred"s friendship
recall her true worth.
memories we
teacher will last a long time, but we are
afraid not, knowing as much as we do about
her popularity with the opposite sex.
heartiest
on
We remember Mildred in various pose.s
dashing here, dashing there she always
seems busy. She is a quiet girl, but yet
behind that expression is a huge store of
This young lady with the smiling countenance is known to have a loving and gentle disposition.
She is inclined to be quite
studious.
She is one of the best sports
in the class and is always ready for a good
we extend
hard
Where is Grace? Find one and you will
simultaneously have the other. Mildred and
Grace work in the library every afternoon
until about five o'clock.
They say they
must get their reference work finished.
hails
"Tavy,""
but
as they do not get to
they would choose.
from the coal regions. She
entered Bloonishurg State Teachers" College in the year of '27. She has chosen the
To
.Seliool
Berwick. Pa.
Freehind. Pa.
as
we
wishes
for her success.
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E.
E. MEIXELL
BloomslMirg High School
GENEVIEVE
MEARS
Bloom^hiirg High School
Bhtonishurs. I'a.
Kspv, Pa.
•
"ToddV
"Few
are
things
and
impossible
ti
I hear a light step and a low
Yes, it's 7:4.5. The Berwick bus has
arrived and that small demure young lady
calling me was no other than CJenevieve.
She was a familiar figure here in the group
Her"s was a valuable and sucof old '23.
cessful teaching experience and now she is
Hark, did
diligence
calif
skill."
one of the ambitious girls
are proud to have her as
a member. She does look rather serious at
times but you should get acquainted with
her and you would change your opinion.
Charlotte
in
our
is
class.
We
back
mary
Charlotte believes
Consists not only in the
multitude of friends
in
S.
T.
C.
We
subjects.
specializing in Pricertainly api)reciate
her loyalty to our college. We can always
rely on "Gen" to subscribe to our school
paper and contribute to any worthy cause.
"True happiness
But
B.
at
"Gen" has been an active member in the
Children's Literature and Current Event
Clulis.
She is to be seen in the library durIf you ask her
ing her vacant ]ieriods.
what she is doing she invariably answer-.,
worth and choice."
Charlotte is a member of the >Iu Phi
Sigma Sorority and also the Dramatic Fraternity.
We will not forget the gossip in
"Apple Sauce."
reference work in
ganization of Education
"l)h,
room opens at the last minute before class you may be sure it is
If the class
History and OrPennsylvania."
in
Genevieve may be one of the small and
quiet members of our class, but not one to
achieve insignificant result.s, for she has
successfully crossed the goal line in four
years of teaching experience.
Charlotte, because she has j)robably been
talking to .someone. Her reputation is that
she can carry on a good conversation.
We are sure that we have found a true,
trustworthy friend in Charlotte, and we
wish her success in anything she undertakes
Our
Yours
in life.
best
is
the
wishes
We
.\nierica
you,
"Gen."
of starting the children
the highway of education.
on
are confident
phant beginning.
of
with
go
work
theirs
will
be a trium-
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MINNIE MAE MELICK
MARY CAROLYN MELAN
Bloomsburg High
Cougliliii Hisli School
ilke-.-Harre, Pa.
M
"Minn"
"AlKl.V"
Who
the tall girl who acts as though
she had all day to get to class and walks
so .sedately?
Why that is Minnie. Looks
are deceiving because we notice she works
hard in the library and always lias her
work done on time.
Eyes lit' Idue,
Heart so true,
Mary, dear, thafs you!
came to us with the
here in our Freshman
of tliose good-natured
anything for a friend.
.\s a result of her fine personality and
sacrifice she has many friends whose companionship has made her life enjoyable.
This young lady
proup that entered
year.
She is one
girls who would do
We
success.
Now don't get the impression that .MinShe is
nie never eats; we know she does.
always telling us about the parties she attends and how good the eats are. Several
times we heard about the delightful lunches
served in Miss Kline's suite.
Just think,
they had two salads served at the .same
and take notice.
She is a real student and distributes her
time properly in applying herself to her
work. She is very often seen in the library
busily engaged in selecting material for the
following day's classes.
meal, too.
Our
had some experiteaching, but she had such a liking
for CJeography and Social Studies that she
l\as come back to major in those subjects,
in order to be a more efficient teacher. She
is one of our shining lights in those subjects and we heartily congratulate her on
her pluck. Her pupils should certainly understand Social Studies with the geographical background she is able to give them.
She proved to be an all-around good sport
baseball and volleyball.
She has been
an active member of the First Aid Club
ence
in
Girls' Chorus.
Our
love for her has been increased, if
that be possible, by the little favors she
obliged us by doing.
"When you go
We
is
are afraid she will lose her good
health because she has only eaten one meal
a day for some time.
So far she .shows no
ill
effects from her dieting, so we wish her
Like all girls, she enjoys playing tricks
on her schoolmates and it was the cleverness of these pranks that made us sit up
and the
.School
Bloomsburg. Pa.
out without your umbrella.
hope that you get caught in a rain
friend, Minnie, has
in
Minnie is an active member of the CurEvents Club and has participated in
Local History and Geography Clubs.
of success."
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TERESA MERRICK
NITA M. MIDDLESWORTH
Plains High Scliool
Hartley Townsliip Hif;h School
Laurelton, Pa.
"Micldlesworth"
Plains, Pa.
"Tess"
The door opens silently and who enters
No doubt the first
the room but "Tess."
impression you would get of Teresa is that
is
However, this was to be expected,
good natured and always willing
is
Nita
jHiiiils.
tain .she
truly a loyal and conscientious
always willing to help whenever
needed, but do not think that Nita is shy
or extremely quiet for she is not afraid to
She does, however, believe in silent
laugh.
approval and through it we believe she gets
her full measure of happiness.
Nita
been
a
credit
to
our
in
her
As
for her favorite expression, "Oh,
class
fu-
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re])eated
Because of Nita's excellent qualities we
she is sure to be an ideal teacher.
know
£^
My
most frequently during
Perhaps she has had a
a conversation.
disappointment at some time or other, who
knows?
Heart,"
ture.
The
is
student,
for eating is a specialty with her.
"Tess"
takes a great interest in her jjrimary children.
She is a diligent teacher and is seldom seen around the campus without an
armful of books. Although "Tess" is a busy
girl, she has found time to take an active
part in the Children's Literature Club.
has
in
Whenever volleyball, baseball or tennis
are mentioned, Nita is at band to engage
She finds volleyball
in
these activities.
very interesting and many times scored
a large number of jiolnts for her team by
her excellent playing.
as she
to lielp
Speaking of hobbies, just give "Tess" a
good book and she is satisfied.
At night "feeds," "Tess" is always ready
to make things Jolly, and well she might,
Teresa
and finds great
teaching many songs to her
With this great gift we are cerwill be a great success.
a lover of music
is
jileasure
others.
and we have great confidence
^
Speaking of B. S. T. C. students we must
not forget Nita, a girl of a sunny disposition, just the type of student whom one
likes to meet and call "friend."
one of those quiet girls, but looks
sometimes deceiving and this is one
Like most women she will
of those times.
talk even if she has much competition.
"Tess" came to us from Plains and up she
are
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BETTY MILLER
LOTTIE M. MILLER
Danville High School
Weatherly High School
Weatherly. Pa.
Danville. Pa.
Betty
No
one need
Lottie
she has personality.
all know that her winning smile and
cheerful manner has
won her numerous
friends from hoth sexes.
a.sk
if
lirnwn eyes and dark curly hair.
We
She
ing.
^S^
She can
yim, hut
laughter
familiar
a great lover of music and dancThe girls in -161 who saw her Misis
Mud Hops only wish everyone could
have shared our view. Whenever there is
a dance at scliool she has to send about
sissippi
That's
cheerful and industrious.
be serious, as her picture will tell
usually she keeps us in a gale of
with her ready wit. Lottie's most
nearly
expression is, "Well, I
She
Lottie.
is
passed out."
She
is
always careful to put work before
She enjoys dancing and reading.
invitations to those Danville fellows
not all for herself, of course, because she is
too generous and accommodating for that.
I.ottie
Music, art and handwriting seem to be
her greatest pastime. They, being co-operative subjects, imply why she
is
such a
genius in them, especially the latter two.
Champion Hockey Team. She has earned
hoth her numerals and her "B," and con-
six
She
indeed
is
atliletic
— very
!
pleasure.
is also interested in athletics, chiefly
basketball, in which she stars as a guard.
Last year she was a member of the Junior
sequently
Ask her
in Seniitr gym how she did those
exercises.
Hiking at Berwick and basketball at Bloomsburg were the activities in
which she excelled.
classmates
Betty's worries are few and when others
are trying to study .she is most highly delighted
tain
if
both words
of explaining
tune.
member
of the "B"' Club.
vivacious ])ersonality has won her
of true friends, who extend their
wishes for her success and happiness in
the future.
Her
.song,
This is one way
why she is an ideal roommate. The meal
most enjoyed by her was breakfast, because it w-as the one of which she had the
and
a
teadier.
she can, in the meantime, enter-
them with an original
is
Lottie has chosen the Primary group
as her field of work and has been successBecause of
ful in her student teaching.
her natural love of children, and her ability
to direct their work, we prophesy that Lottie is going to be a very capable Primary
a
host
least.
She
T. C.
is
a
very popular student at B.
and we are sure that she
wil!
S.
always
continue to be.
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BERNARD
E.
MOHAN
Con.vngham ToHiisliip High School
Aristes.
Pii.
"Beinle"
of
As our memory drifts liack
1927 we see a young man
to the fall
cominfi into
and bashful:
He is very shy
hut it does not take long to find his way
around.
His ])leasant disposition wins him
He seems
a liost of friends at B. S. T. C.
quiet hut then wait until you become better acquainted with him.
our midst.
"Bernie" i.s very studious, but he says
that he about pets started when the lights
go out. It's too bad, "Bernie," but "cheer
up," you have lots of company.
He is
specializing in Intermediate work and we
know that he will make a success of it. He
is very serious
in his work and we feel
sure that he will make a very capable
teacher.
"Bernie"
is
always ready for a good time.
a dance, party or smoker.
He never misses
He finds time
to participate in other ac-
and especially loves baseball.
He
capable young basel)all catcher with a
tivities
is
a
good future.
We
I
and
wish him heaps of fame and success,
also health, wealth and happiness.
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ETHEL MOORE
DOROTHY MORGAN
Hazleton Hish School
Xescoperk, Pa.
Ethel "Moorey"
Forty-Fort High School
Forty-Fort, Pa.
Did
"Has the mail come vet?
You can he sure of hearing
I
"Dot"
get any?"
Ethel asking
these questions about the time for mail.
There is always a letter for her from
She spends her spare moments answering
and pondering over these letters.
.
Ethel has a variety of interests at school.
She divided her time between basketball,
hockey, tennis, the Mi.xed Chorus and Glee
Her
and
conscientiousness
of her activiGreatest of all her activities are eatties.
She never misses an afing and dancing.
But with
ternoon dance or refreshments.
all these activities, she did not neglect her
Club.
ability
have won her
a
place in
all
studies.
pleasing personality, for
she has proven to be a firm friend and pal
Perhaps that is why she
to all of us.
makes such a good teacher. But even if
her teaching is so successful we doubt that
her years in her chosen profession will he
"Moorey" has
a
very numerous.
Here's wishing you the Ijest of luck, happiness and success throughout life.
"Dot" appears to be quiet, but appearances are often deceptive. Whenever tliere
is a good time to be had she is always ready
She is studious and still has time
for it.
Almost every night, after the
for fun.
lights are out, she can be seen in the lobby
studying.
Mu
Phi Sigma Sorority claims her
Ask any of her sorority sisters and they will tell you of her artistic
and social abilities. She is a valued member of the Girls' Chorus and the Y. W. C. A.
The
as their own.
"Dot" is fond of athletics, especially tenShe received her numerals in her
nis.
Freshman year.
"Dot" can be seen almost every
after-
noon in Bush's, because of her incurable
weakness for "cakes."
Dancing holds a great cliarm for "Dot"
and so, every night, she is in the gym dancing to the latest music.
She certainly can
stej)
We
have no fears
As for her teaching.
that she has erred in choosing her profeswish her the greatest possible
sion.
success and happiness.
We
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KATHRYN
Xantiroke High School
Nantlcoke, I'a.
"Hionle"
I
sends to our scliool
of students.
"Hienie"
N'linticoke
(Iclifration
We
a
is
larpe
School
Flaming hair, dimples round.
Great big shining eyes of brown.
one of
She's not too short, she's not too
She's Just a girl %vell liked by all.
met "Hienie" on tlie football
although he is small, he stuck
to the game and gave the Varsity plenty
of trouble in the scrimmages.
Next came
basketball and "Hienie" was there again.
He ))roved to us that short fellows may be
good liasketball players also.
Xext in
sports comes baseball and here again we
find our "Hienie."
He pitched a numl)er
of games, including a twelve inning game
in which we beat Mansfield, 6 to 5.
"Hienie" is a letter-man in both basketball and baseball.
The Omega Chi Fraternity and the Xanticoke Club count him as
one of their most active members.
With
all of this outside activity "Hienie" also has
first
and,
tall.
Whenever you hear "\Vhoo])ie" you can
be sure that Kathryn is around. When we
meet her, the first thing we notice is her
sweet disposition.
She has a .jolly laugh
for all she meets, and as a result she has
many
friends.
"Mort" has chosen Primary work, .hidging from her interest in a certain young
jierson in Berwick, we know she will
be a failure as a Primary teacher.
not
Kathryn is a very industrious girl. She
never gives up until she has done her best.
It
a creditable scholastic standing.
is
this
quality of hers
that
will
insure
.success.
He
is
always in need of sleep, but he
has his pleasant smile and we must
not forget his curly hair.
"Hienie" seems
to have no special attraction in the school,
although he is a good dancer. Still we think
he has some attraction in Lee Park, bclause every time that he gets a chance he
"bums" the highway up the river.
"Mort" showed
a great liking for athshe served on both the basketball and
hockey teams. Whenever there was cheering, Kathryn was one of the leaders.
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MORTON
Lake Ariel, Pa.
"Mort"
the outstanding.
field
E.
Dunmore High
letics;
May the best of success be yours,
ryn, in all of your undertakings.
Kath-
We know
will
the
that "Hienie"s" smile and ways
honorable place for him in
teaching profession, so here's wishing
win
you good
an
luck, "Hienie."
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MARY FRANC ES MORTON
Berwick
Scliool
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Berwifk, Pa.
—
Genenius, kind, true these three words
Mary Frances, one of our BerEvery morning: and afternoon
wick girls.
a new green Ford can be seen on the road
from Berwick to Bloomsburg. If you hiok
closely, you will see that Mary Frances is
driving it.
She always has someone with
her.
Xo matter where you want to go, just
tell her and she will take you there.
She
is not only generous with her car but also
in sharing her lunch (if you should leave
yours in the bus), and in leaving you wear
Here she
to
enter
into
!
Look several
times, for her
—
Oh what a sport she is. If she does not
earn her "B," it will not be because she
has not worked for it.
No she hikes
whether it rains or shines. And as for tennis, she
say.s,
"What difference does it
make who wins? Someone has to." Perhaps it is a good thing she feels that way
about it.
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ready
is
most intimate friends will grant you that
her friendship for them was not won at a
single glance.
Probably the greatest attraction to her roommate first was "eats."
We were not there once, but always; and
so were the eats.
describe
She is always
fun-making.
IRENE A, MOSS
M. (dushlin High .seliool
Mllkes-Barre. Pa.
"Irene"
any
When
Her chief ambition is to be a governess.
AVe sincerely hope for her .success and happiness in her chosen work.
she
came
to school she said she
was
never going to dance. But then, other great
dancers once said the same thing.
She often speaks about Penn Hall, but
quite .sure that B. S. T. C. has found
It
has
always been said by those who
we are
know and
a place in her heart.
There are so many things to say about you,
Irene, that we, your friends and clas.smates,
can only say, we wish you the most suc-
love her that she
is
a real friend.
cessful career possible in the teaching profession.
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IMYROX MOSS
Sliicksliinnv
Hazleton Hish School
Sihool
Higli
llazleton. Pa.
Broadway, Pa.
"Mossy"
"Mossy," as
friends, hepan
lie
is
called
G race
host
a
liy
No doubt
that Grace knows her "notes."
Doesn't she sing in the chorus? However,
interesting to notice two kinds of
it's
"notes," those sung for conveying expression of soul and tho.se written for the .same
purpose.
Yes, Grace, knows her notes.
Frosh remarks, which notes? .Such remarks
are expected from Frosh.
of
work
at Bloonishurp during the summer session of 1925, cominjr
from the hig city of Broadway. During hi.s
his
summer here he hecame
"Hash Slinpers."
Indeed, while he is home
about every night, and lie got
first
a
memher
of
tile
goes
out
We ask, "Why does "Gracie" have an
unlimited passion for brutish men?"" Meaning not college boys, but football heroes.
it
that he tried goin it
didn't work.
He runs a clo.se second
with C. \. Harrison.
He is very pojiular
around the place by the name of "Roaring
Brook,"' an attraction among the ladies, and
one especially hy the name of Viola.
are not the
"Mossy" is a great hunter and trapper.
One day the hoys said, "Well, 'Mossy," deer
season is out, and you didn't get a deer.""
He spoke up and said, "Season Is "IN" all
tem being u.sed.
Grace carries
a
expected times,
a
the time with me.
I
he
so used to
He
gets
home
is
up
I
have a
We
is
When
sure to
make
he
a
give him credit for being a good baseball player and a good student.
wish him the best of .success in
this wide world.
run.
carriers meant
eleven. "Xough
sure does tackle her man
him "hit the line."" Bell Sys-
the
pig-skin
Wyoming Sem.
said.
Grace
well.
Watch
bell
which tinkles at un-
giggle defying the sternest eyes.
It"s this cheerful
attitude that
keeps her working without complaints. As
for her friends. Grace is rivaled only by
the Ciood Samaritan"s Sjiirit.
Anyone would
be better for having enjoyed Grace's friendship.
Amid much of the insincerity and
"make-believe" of today, it is a rare and
sincere thing.
dear.""
a go to bat the ball he
Incidentally,
all
We
Knowing her as we do, we cannot lieli)
but earnestly wish her happiness and contentment as a teacher of "mischievous
chips
(itf
the old blocks."
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ELIZABETH
I.
Bloomsburg High
•Betty"
ever a loving girl in college,
would be hard to find a
sweeter girl than Joy.
But take advice
from some one who knows, when she says a
.\nd the same with
thing she means it.
her work. When a task is put before her,
whether easy or hard, she goes at it with
all her might and usually accomplishes it.
Did you ever hear her laugh? Well, she
is just
about as bad as Uncle Josh, for
she never knows when to stop. Joy's smiles
are plentiful, too. They are not to be wasted on just anyone, hut upon school children
who will ai)preciate them more. Doesn't
that tell you that she expects to be an old
maid? But, I doubt it, for already she reIf there
,Ioy
"Betty" looks as thoujjli she is very quiet,
hut when you pret acquainted with lier you
She is a
will find that she is full of fun.
very steadfast friend and is ahvavs ready
We often
to assist those who need aid.
wonder why "Betty" hecomes so interested
when she hears someone say "Bethany."
All that is necessary is to question the postman and he will solve the problem.
"Betty's" ambition is to be a successful
Then she will
teacher for several years.
accept the po.sition of being a minister's
wife.
But whatever you do, "Betty," we
wish you good luck.
in
life
are only three,
minister, good eats, and me.
The last is good, the second great.
the iirst
is
where she met her
is
is
one.
It
ceives letters
A
But
Scliool
Bloomsbiirg, Pa.
Blooiiisbiirg, Pa.
joys
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MINSON
Bloomsbuis High School
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Xo matter what
will
fate.
turns
up,
Joy's
motto
always he:
^\'o^k
comes
first.
Pleasure next.
Then someday
I'll
find
rest.
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PAULINE
Tlioiiipson
Central High Seliool
High School
Stairucra, Pa.
"Priiidv"
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Freda
Pauline believes in the sayinp,
said, the
quiet
"The
more accomplished."
Yes, she
hut she doesn't
hack and
jrirl,
sit
Freda
one of a large grcnip of girls
who come from Seranton.
less
is
a
Freshman year she was a
lonesome, but when her sister, Edna
(who is enough like her to be her twin),
joined her in her second year, her happiness was complete.
little
rest
Everyone who knows Freda
likes her. She
a naturally friendly disposition.
She
believes in the saying, "If you would have
Amiahle, helpful, industrious and jolly
Pauline.
that's
s
ticijiated
"B" with
"i'ou
As
notably
a
a
in
has
Freshman, she par-
athletics, receiving her
few extra points to her
you ever feel a breeze from someone
passing and hear snatches from one of the
g
that
it
is
one."
tended not only to B.
should see her play basketball.
know
friend,
be
Her
popularity exbut to down
town as well.
During her .Senior year,
wliile she was doing lier practice teaching
at Berwick, she was elected the President
a
credit,
If
latest .songs, you'll
is
During her
let
have all the fun.
Her favorite
sa\ inir is, "Oh, you're the pruniest thinjr."
.Tudfring from former instances, her hark
is worse than her bite.
the
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NELSON
E.
S. T.
Berwick girls.
Freda does not believe
(".,
of the
Pauline.
going at any-
She can make the birds stop singing when
she starts tuning her "sax." Last year's orchestra certainly did enjoy her assistance.
thing lialf-heartedly.
was proof of that.
.She also took part in the Mixed Chorus.
Yes, sir!
When you want a friend and a
jolly old sport to pal around with, look for
Pauline.
In the spring of her Freshman year.
Freda became very much interested in tennis.
At all hours of the day one could find
her out on the courts engaged in her fav-
in
Her work
in
school
orite sport.
"Brown
eyes,
bniwn
hair.
All of her classmates will renu'inber her
as one of the sweetest and most likeable
girls in the class of '29.
Gentle ways, never a care.
\
A
pleasant smile, full of fun,
who's lo\ed by everv one."
girl
Her
favorite expression was, "F.verything
rosy and the goose hangs higli."
We
hope evervthing will always he "rosv" for
Freda.
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DOROTHEA O'CONNELL
Kins>-t
School
Hisli
Kiii,:;^t(iii.
.St.
I*a.
(iabriels Hisli School
Hnzleton, Pa.
Dot"
Ulack
a
liair,
liliie
eyes, a
cliarminp jiersdnality.
why
tills
tlashinfr
lieaut\
"Shorty"
Mary
true case of "still water flows
"Mum" is the word, but try to put
dee))."
Oh, yes, she's
anything over on Mary.
Irish; blue eyes and brown hair. Sure she's
listen ft) this:
One day she was exIrish
pecting mail from??? Well, I guess it was
"Ed." She asked her roommate, "Did you
get any mail for me?" Her roommate said,
Mary wisely
"Well, what's your name?"
rei)lied, "You'll find it on the envelope."
Now try and put anything over on the
Irish.
It sim|)ly can't be done.
sunny smile and
.lust
the
reasons
from Kingston
is
so pdjnilar.
Durinj; her two years, "Dot"
friends and is loved by all.
sense of humor and ready wit
all over the dormitory.
many
Last year we thoufrht she would be satwith the opposite sex from Xorth
Hall, but we were wrong, because she likes
to be a H. P. Q. at Penn State. You should
Mary went
when a letter arfrom Penn State or White Haven.
see those blue eyes shine
is
Vice President of the Phi
Gamma
Sorority, and I guess you know we
The Harp
couldn't manage without her.
Club considers "Dot" as a very valuable
Tau
is
also an active
member
Berwick
to
do her student
—
:
Mary.
Just
tell
Mary you have
a
box and
"I'll be over at 9:30
her answer:
sharp.
I'm going to take a nap now beOff she
cause Oh, dear, I'm so tired."
goes to sleep.
here's
member.
She
to
Did she like it? Xo you see
teaching.
When the 6:45
here's the whole trouble.
Sad, wasn't
bell rang, Mary had to get up.
By the way, she didn't like the meals.
it?
Can you beat that? Well, here is the reaShe didn't get enough to eat. Poor
son
She is very punctual with her assignments and excels in all her subjects.
She
a
—
has won
Her keen
known
is
isfied
rives
is
—
of the First
Aid Club, House Committee, and Dramatic
Club.
Well, don't WDrry about that, Mary
of course you won't we know. Here's hoping you like to teach, even if you don't like
to slee]i
and eat???????
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J.
OLVER
.siikksliinny High School
•Evy"
".Marge"
When Evelyn came
to lis from the Beach
Honesdale High Schools she
brought with her a famous smile which soon
won us. She is one of the few girls who
are popular in many groups.
The reason
is evident.
She follows with never a waver
the code of finest sportsmanship and honor.
and
I.ake
vanquished, she never hesitates to
to congratulate her
ojiponents; as the victor, she is generous
and unassuming. .\s captain of the teams
she has partici[)ated in every athletic feature which the College offers.
.As
the
admit her defeat and
She
has
been President of the Cirls'
Chorus, Vice President of the Creographic
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MARJORIE ORR
Hoiiesdale High Sriiool
Beacli Lake. Pa.
Hunlingdon
:>Iills.
Don't you know "Marge?"
Why, of
course you do! Everyone knows "Marge."
She came here in the fall of '2.5 as a
verdant Freshman, but soon made her wav
into the hearts of student body and faculty alike.
She has been among the best
of students for four years and yet had
much time for other activities. She has
participated in many extra-curricular clubs
and has always been a leader in school affairs.
She is a po])ular member of
Sigma Sorority.
Mu
the
Phi
Marjorie has ])roved her worth as a future member of the teaching profession in
her practice teaching done last year in the
Society,
Bloomsburg
Her
She has proved her worth as a citizen in
a comnuinity by her hearty co-operation
and leadership in all worth-while projects
of the school.
She has made herself indispensable in dining rcxmi, class room,
committee and social functions. Want anything done?
.Ask ".Marge"!
and a member of the Sewing Club.
scholarship has not suffered as a result
of these activities and undoubtedly there
is a brilliant future for her In the field of
mathematics.
As
a
friend, she
is
pendable and always
loyal, trustworthy, defull
of Joy.
At school
Not only
Junior-Senior
High
books, yet a student
Few toed her high-drawn
Many loved her for real
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SARAH ELEANOR PEARCE
Mt. Carniel Hish School
Kulpniont. Pa.
Mifflin\ille A'ocational
Mifflinvllle.
••Sally-
•Peg"
Slie has many"Sally."
friends in our college who will regret the
day when their ways will part. She has
won those friends through the magnetic
personality that she possesses. Every time
you see "Sal" she always has a smile ready
Never a day passes without a
for you.
song and a cheery smile. She is an allaround good student, hut she is exceptional-
Here we have
"Peg"
one of the Mifflinville "gang."
No one could fail to recognize her with her
black, bobbed hair and black eyes which
are brimming over with mischief.
She is
a sport in every sense of the word, be it
of-
"Peg" is particularly interested in Art
and her one ambition is to be an Art teach-
class.
She is especially talented along that
She has cho.sen the Primary group
upon which to center her attention and we
er.
"Sally's" mother comes to
visit her she brings a box of eats, which
are appreciated by many of her friends.
Every time that
When
gym, where she
piano in place of an orchestra, that we may enjoy dancing after lunch.
Although she plays the piano, she must
have a turn at dancing, which is her pet
hobby.
ficiates at the
good in music. We often wonder if it
were merely her voice that won for her
We hope to hear that
the A's in music.
some day she will be a singer of great
renown. She often displays this talent of
gym
is
in basketball or in the
ly
singing in the
Sdiool
Pa.
line.
feel sure she will
birthday arrived we had no
trouble devouring the angel-food cake and
many other eatables. We certainly wish
that more birthdays would soon arrive, then
perhaps we would have enough to eat for
her
be a success, for she just
loves the kiddies.
Her own failing is laughing. She surely
has a hearty laugh and she makes every one
around her laugh. May she always keep
such a disposition. You have the best wishes
a while.
"Sally" made quite a few trips to BuckWell, why not?
She must have a
strong motive in back of it.
of the class of
nell.
Here's wishing you the best of luck and
all that vou undertake.
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llazleton
PENMAN
ALICE
B.
Hazleton, Pa.
"Penny"
where O. where,
gone?
Oh, there she
(),
!
.4lire
my
is
little
"In smiling, not moping;
In knowing, not hoping;
In being, not seeming;
In working, not dreaming."
"Penny"
That little girl
with the flashing hlue eyes, and an impish
Like a had penny, she
little dimple, is she.
always turns u]i. especially when food is
within reach.
She has heen a petite but
very
is.
of
which has back-hall for
essential
|)art
"old
abode.
that
its
Alice finds
has been .said that good things come
in small packages.
Who is there to deny
this
adage after knowing our "Penny"?
She may seem shy to some, but "The Gang"
has our hopes never to find her so. She's
really "the life of the party." once she gets
is
worthwhile.
one
She is a most delightful friend and a
popular member of the Mu Phi Sigma So-
started.
rority.
Ssh, it's a secret.
But we wonder why
"Penny" has that weakness for a certain
She has been an active leader in the work
of Student Government since its introdxiction.
If you want a capable chairman for
a committee, a good student, an industrious
worker or a true friend, go to Alice. She
is all that and more.
popular vehicle used for conveyance. And
why she seems so electrified when a certain
is
life
s
of the most capable and
popular girls of the four-year group. Her
scholarship record has always been above
question and her attitude toward others is
the best.
She is conscientious in regard to
all things, never slighting
her work for
pleasure.
.Mice
gang,"'
It
whistle
PENNINGTON
Milhille Vocational High School
Millville. Pa.
High School
heard.
"Penny," witli all her pep and vivacity
is one of our most conscientious workers.
She is secretary of the Mu Phi Sigma
Sorority, an active member of the Dramatic
Club and Mixed Chorus.
Many e.xtra-curricular clubs have profited
by her membership, but to none other has
she given the loyalty and support that she
has given to the "Blocmisburg Players." She
is
also a member of the National Dramatic Fraternity, having been enrolled dur-
We'll miss you, "Penny."
J
ing her .Junior year.
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WINIFRED PETEKOFSKY
'Winnie"
"Carrie"
Northumberland.
lias
is
indeed a
pleasure to have
in
our
She's
Senior class a girl like "Winnie."
a verv nice person and full of fun. You're
liable to hear from her anytime, for nothing humorous ever passes without first be"Winnie" is
ing registered by her giggle.
small, slender and brown eyed, and is very
wonder
much interested in aviation.
hope
Is it a "he," "Winnie?"
why:he has brown eyes and black hair, since
The three
that's the tyjie that you prefer.
musketeers are waiting patiently for the
day when their little aviatrix will take
We
We
them for
their first flight.
won't be long
"Some think the
It
now. "Winnie's" motto is,
world is made for fun and frolic and so
She certainly does live up to it.
do I."
When "Winnie" starts to giggle no studying is ever done. May she win much fame
in the teaching world and not forget us
when
she
teacher.
From
a
Always ready
It
PETRFLLO
Northunil)erlan(l Hisl> Seliool
smile for everyone.
for some fun.
First a giggle, then a grin
•'Winnie." now what have you been in?
'"Winnif"
E.
Central Hisli Sfliool
Scianton. Pa.
becomes
a
successful
school
a
.jolly,
I'a.
Niirthuinberland High School came
good-natured, curly-haired lass
"Carrie."
She is an all-around good sport and pal;
Her loving
always ready to hel]) anyone.
disposition and kindheartedness are but a
part of her charming personality.
"Carrie's" favorite pastime, besides waitShe can also sing, as was
is dancing.
seen by her ahly taking part in Mixed
Chorus and the Glee Club. She is also interested in sports.
She was a member of
knowthe hockey and volleyball teams.
that "Carrie" has all the best qualities for
teaching, but we would not feel safe in
pro|)hesying that she will teach for a very
long time five years, so she says because
of a "special case" that has arisen concerning a certain party in New Jersey. She
regrets that the mail service between New
Jersey and Hloomsliurg is so slow (something faster than the air mail ought to be
invented).
ing,
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May all your dreams come true, "CarHere's luck to you, "Carrie," in whatrie."
ever you do, whether it be teaching or
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POLNASIK
LEO
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Newport
Newport Township High School
Hisli School
Wanainie. Pa.
.\I(Ien
•Plaik"
stop and inquire, "Who
"Oh! that is 'Plack.'
Everyone knows him." One grreat characteristic of "Plack" is his fondness for the
weaker sex, and for the past year his time
has been spent on itne certain young lady.
Wliv do
is
that
tlie
Sixty-seven
hearty
laugh
frii-ls
fellow?"
"Plack" has taken
tlie
we assure you
at the threshold
What
el.se
with such an earnest worker,
such fascinating qualities.
good
of
humor, a
"IX" thafs
—
been nicknamed "Mercury."
We
Well,
of
lots
for basketball is more than a ]Hiz/,le to us.
Perhaps he'd prefer spending his time on
his studies or writing letters?
I5ut coming
back to the subject he did I'lay a great
game in the class games. He should have
Intermediate Group
dawning
and
His two-year stay here
proven his ability along lines and
lias
more lines. Why this chap never went out
of course, he will succeed, for whatever he
He i.s
tries, always comes out successful.
know that by the requite a student.
sult of his diligent work.
What kind of a
teacher will he he?
inches
"{.'hubby" all over.
Can
as his line of work and likes it well.
you imagine him as a school master? At
any rate tliat is his one ambition; and so,
that we see success
of his life's work.
station. Pa.
"Chubbv"
business
or
Teaching,
what-not that
"t'luibby" will engage in after leaving here,
he'll be a success.
Why? I'll tell you, because he is lOO'f pej). .Studying, dancing,
could it be
possessing
playing or whatever it is, "Chubby"
heart and soul, and therein lies the
of having so many friends.
Aside from being a diligent student,
"Plack" is a lover of sports.
He enjoys
taking his pals in a love set at tennis.
"Plack" loves dancing and never misses an
opportunity to attend a dance.
is
in
.secret
"Chubby" made quite a reiiutation in his
practice teaching.
He'll not be content until he obtains that Ph.D.
Who knows, perhaps
He
will
has taken an active part as a member
of various clubs and committees.
He never
hesitates to aid anyone in their work.
We
will always remember him as a good sport,
a true friend, and a willing helper to all
in need.
Oood luck, "Plack."
he'll
if
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be the head of some college; he
maid will have her way.
a certain
fears of "Chubby" failing
he has ])roven to us that he
callable of taking care of himself.
have no
later
life;
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RACHEL W. PRATT
Hanover Township Memorial High School
Hanover Townsliip, Pa.
•Stell" 'Pop-
Xantlcoke HiRli School
Nanticoke. Pa.
"Pratty"
—
If coming tlirough the corridor we liear
someone singing we can, at once, recogAt first, one would
nize it to be "Pratty."
think she was very quiet, Init after you
know her, you are under a different imIf you want to meet
pression altogether.
Charming You Bet!
Talsen— Not Yet?
Clever— I'll Say
Funny—All Day!!!
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Conscientious Stella conscientious to the
She never lets her conscience
nth degree.
interfere with her good times but there
her good times never run contrary to her
manner.
I
loyal
pal,
get
"Pratty."
Her disposition
force to everyone.
meet someone coming
and in a very business
You can always depend on
If you
conscience.
along at high speed
like
true,
a
—
She ranks high
in
acquainted with
is
a drawing
her scholastic activi-
ties.
Her
choice in the teaching profession
is
that.
Primary work, and we are sure that she
"Stell" is an active person athletically,
She participated
as well as scholastically.
in many sports during her short stay here,
among the ones that she was most prominent are hockey, basketball and baseball.
Hockey seems to be her hobby, for she
helped the Senior team attain the championship. "Stell" was also a member of the
will
Girls'
make a success of it, for with such a
disposition how could she fail to win the
hearts of the "kiddies" in the Primary
grades.
She is not only popular with the
"kiddies," but also with the students at
B. S. T. C.
Stella
means
she
profession,
ruling
W.
the
star.
With luck and joy
as one
of the
C. A. Cabinet, Dramatic Club and
Nanticoke Club.
The wish that is extended to her by her
classmates is to attain the goal for which
Y.
Glee Club and Campfire Girls.
We hope you will be.
We know you are
A star at your chosen
The Alpha Delta claims "Pratty"
its own. She also is a member
of
is
striving.
girl with mischievous eyes,
close cropped hair and ready smile.
She will attain what she desires
In this world that's so worthwhile."
"Here's to the
all.
With
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CORA ALICE RABUCK
Sugar Notrh High School
Sugar Notch, Pa.
"Pulson"
Sunbury High School
good-natured, kind and friendly are the outstanding traits of a dear
friend we call "Pulson."
Sweet, vivacious, witty and red haired^
it
would take a great many more adjectives to describe ".\lice," but these will
produce a general impression.
".\lice"
True
Sunbury, Pa.
".41ice"
pa],
In a chain of hardships and difficulties
that are to be mastered, "Pulson" is sure
to put the link in the proper place.
comes from Sunbury, a fact which a few
minutes conversation with her will confirm.
Sympathetic? Well, I guess. A downhearted roommate or friend will always be
consoled by the welcome phrase of "Pulson"s" "Come, let mother love you."
Last year she came
quiet, serious girl.
"
Her interest seems to be centered around
an "Oliver," and he doesn't come from an
olive tree, either. She has chosen the teaching of the children in the Primary grades
for her life's work. She has been verv suc-
"Work
"Pulson"
is
before
play."
Although
a steady worker she never ne-
glects the amusements and enjoyments that
the college offers.
Whenever there is a
party or social affair to be spon,sored,
"PuLson"
is
Success
son's" line.
is
cessful in her practice teaching, and we feel
certain she will be just as successful in her
always ready with suggestions.
above all standards
Without a doubt or
Eleanor will reach her goal.
wishing the best for you.
in
own
"Pul-
are
school.
she has
difficulty,
We
our midst a verv
she has made have found, that under lier
seriousness, she is a good sport and full of
fun. She is very studious and always places
her work first, but after the work is done
who could wish for a better and finer companion.
Eleanor has participated successfully in
the Girls' Glee Club and First Aid.
She
also played hockey, baseball and volleyball.
As to her scholastic standing, she ranks
high.
She is a girl who believes in the
motto,
to
The many friends which
many
Because
friends,
of
her
personality
and the children are
very fond of her.
all
May your
\
tine
life
be
like
a
and clear and omitting
radio,
all
"Alice,"
static.
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PAULINE REECE
Locn-^t Tnwii^lnp llis^i School
Ntiniidia. Pa.
Berwick Hish scliool
Berwick. Pa.
"Kuth Aim"
Poor Pauline!
pity [loor Pauline.
Just now she"s as free as free as can
We
Sports and dancing also enter into Ruth's
It is certain that when a good
to be had, Ruth is ready for it.
in
Sigma Sorority has been
having Ruth as a member.
Phi
Pauline spent her leisure hours playing
hockey and basketball.
She was also a
as good a scholar as she is a
sport, we have no doubt as to success in
her chosen profession.
Since she
1
is
We know that Pauline will not continue
her work in the teaching field very long.
That particular party rings the little cottage door-bell too many times a week. Such
happenings as this couldn't permit this
sweet little blonde to remain an "old maid"
school teacher.
However, we feel sure that
she will be a success, both as a school teacher and a wife.
Both have been thoroughly
discussed at B. S. T. C.
We all noticed
that Pauline was particularly interested in
the matrimonial discussions.
Never mind,
Pauline, some of the rest of us are just
Jealous because we aren't as lucky as you.
activities.
Mu
all will
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Ruth is quite experienced in the art of
Hirting and uses her eyes to great advantage at all times. However, she allows nothing to develop from this, perhaps because
of a certain follower of "Lindy."
The
is
be.
be
teaching in the country.
Poor Pauline
it
another one of our "blondes."
industrious and very capable
school "marm."
She is looking forward to
the day when she will be her own boss.
Won't those kiddies have to step around!
She'll know all about the butterflies, snakes,
and the wriggly worms that the boys find
on their way to .school.
—
fortunate
she
Pauline
She is an
\Ve have f(mnd, too, that Ruth likes a
certain kind of curtain at least she entertained quite a number of girls on fourth
floor last year by an exhibition of a parade with a curtain!!!
is
wonder how
Winn
We can always tell when Ruth is pleased
with her share of mail.
She comes away
from the mail box with sparkling eyes
that seem to tell you she is thrilled over
the contents of her letter.
time
!
We
"Rutli Ann" lias aciiuircil many friends
Her friendsince her arrival at H. S. T. C.
smile and charminjr jiersonality have
ly
made her very popular with everyone. If
you like entertainment in the form of stories
about airplane rides, then fro to Ruth. She
is well supplied witli information about airplanes and aviators
is
member
of the Children's Literature Club.
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MILDRED REHM
Scranton Central Hisli school
Blooni^huri; Hish ^rhiinl
Bloonishurg. Pa.
Scrantoii. Pa.
•Arch"
">lilly"
For two years "Arch's" hearty lauehs
have echoed in North Hall. Though nat-
Mildred is one of the liappy girls that
has kept the College Hill warm for the
past four years, and now that she has successfully completed her four-year course
urally of a cheerful disposition, ".\reh" has
proven himself conscious by attaininor the
heights of the Freshman class. To become
President of a class is an attainment worth
she will receive her B.S. degree.
Through her entire course, Mildred has
been an excellent student, and surely success will follow her everywhere that she
.^s a student teacher .'.he certainly
goes,
was good. .\ demonstration of this fact
ask anyone "Who substitutes in the High
School when another teacher is ill?"
The
answer will be ".Miss Rehm."
while.
Hailing from the city where they say
boys and beautiful women grow.
"Arch" appears the testinional to the former and he is alwavs readv to talk about
brilliant
the latter.
Spare, blue-eyed, black curly hair, ".\rch"
not only a good scholar but also an athlete.
At football he proved that a good
"end" does not necessarily have to be big
and husky.
He certainly did work hard
for that coveted "B."
Besides being a faithful member of the
Phi Sigma Sorority, she also has the
distinction as being a charter member of
the .\lpha Psi Omega, an honorary Dramatic Fraternity. Everyone will agree that
"Milly" is one of the bright lights on the
stage at B. S. T.
and everyone knows
that the success of a great number of plays
depended on her.
is
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"Arch" is
main hobby
Mu
also musically inclined, his
to tickle the "keys" of his
cornet.
He was one of the famous ".50."
Although he is kept busy with his daily
C
is
work he manages
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Mildred gives most of lur time to her
work in which she has succeeded
very well.
She is one of the resourceful
types that always has a ready answer for
to find time to throw
out a "line" each night to a certain party.
Practice makes perfect, thus we do not
doubt that ".\rch" is a perfect letter writer.
school
everything.
With her experience and personality Mildred should be verv successful.
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MILDRED REA RIDALL
EDNA REYNOLDS
Summit
Berwick Higli School
Hisli School
Clarks Summit. Pa.
t'laiks
Berwick, Pa.
Edna
Graduating from Clarks
Summit
The lone little blonde
from Berwick is Mildred.
ferent from the rest of
Hipli
School with honors. Edna has continued her
fine record during the two years at Bloomshurg.
This was not the first school she attendPrevious to coming here she spent
ed.
three years in Bible training, completing
this
I>ands,
ro]ie.
only blonde, does not say that she
well liked, for she has many friends.
It
trip
a
the missionary
We
She
field.
year.
all
public
Being
took
an
active
part
in
basketball,
and hiking during her Freshman
She was also a member of the Camp-
ba.seball
fire
Girls.
is
at present being missed by
her friends, for she is doing her student
Her faith in and
teaching in Berwick.
love for little children, also her plans toward helping tliem to go forward in their
work, explain why Mildred is taking the
Primary course. We all wish Mildred the
best of success and happiness in everything she undertakes.
Mildred
all
outlines, charts, imaginary pictures, and all
sorts of bug bears to most students. Again
you might hear a call for quick surgery.
Everything con.sidered she is a Jack and
Master of all trades.
Her
prefer
gray.
have found
At
not
blonde is not the only thing that makes
her popular.
She is a good sport and always smiling, even though the skies are
Edna to be a "real"
times of the day you might
hear various shouts from every part of
the dormitory, demanding Edna's help with
friend.
said,
"Gentlemen
Mildred has proven this.
often
is
a
through the
by traveling extensively through western
United States, making an especial study
in
is
blondes."
Holy
Mediterranean countries, and EuLater she continued her Bible work
work by
of our gang
That she is difus, by being the
girl
experience has been varied.
While at school she found time to teach
a college girls' Bible class and also a large
class of women at the M. E. Church.
Occasionally she has even substituted for ministers.
Edna is planning to work for her degree
at a university next year.
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fSaiiit
"Pe^"
is
a
fiabriel's
llazleton, Pa.
Xanticoke, Pa.
•Peg"
"Rodda"
member
of the Hazleton agfull of fun and one is
In every great school we must have some
one who does the least spectacular work,
.so
—
As
for her teaching, we liave no fears
that she has erred in dioosing her profes-
no doubt about
it
— "Peg"
succeed.
One
of the
—
—
—
—
"Peg" has secrets as well as the rest of
She doesn't bother her head about
men while here at school, but we wonder
why she goes home every week-end. There's
us.
reason for everything, so
may
A heap of curly black hair and a wicked
smile go to make "Bob" a real fellow. His
real hobby is pressing suits; and man
what
a crease that boy can make
])erbaps that is
why the girls are attracted to him
"Clothes often make the man."
she certainly won't have any trouble in discijilining her pupils, and for some reason
they always ])ut forth their best etforts.
a
that the school
most indispensible ones is "Rodda."
He
works faithfully at whatever task he is
at yet, we find him performing another
quiet duty or,
we say pleasure,
shall
namely chaperoning the fair sex.
too.
is
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ROBERT RODDA
High School
gregation.
She is
sure to have a good time when with her.
She can always be very serious when the
right time comes.
Study? "Peg" is generally ready to help otiiers get tlieirs out,
fesion.
obiter
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"Bob" has
a degree.
we have hope
know
satisfied until he
is a good one.
The Tau Kappa Phi, the Children's Literature Club and the Current Events Club
ail claim her as an active member.
that her's
of studying for
that he will never be
ex)iectations
We
becomes
a "Prof."
All kidding aside, this lad will be a success in this cruel, cold world.
All in all, .she's a wonderful girl, a true
friend and a good sport, so here's hick and
success to our friend, "Peg."
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MARY ALICE ROSS
Hisli School
sunbuiv. Pa.
Kinsston Township Hisli School
Siiiil)ur.v
Trucksville. Pa.
"Tinv"
A
She is quiet, she is kind.
She has something on lier mind.
quiet kind of girl.
Of wliom
may
he said.
Has sometliiiif: more than nonsense
Lying underneath her head.
it
Do you know
Well, "Tiny"
mate
is
is
the
one
Is
She
the other.
Quiet?
Well, she
is
when you
first
studies, well
it
For she
twins?
light-liaired
Her roomof tliem.
is
Sees
meet
her, hut she is very .jolly wlien you really
know her. She has an adorahle smile, and
watching it is a source of enjoyment to
Oh! and then the dimall her friends.
ples, we mu.stn"t forget them.
I
guess.
in-dus-tri-ous.
is
pleasant, she is wise.
things with open eyes.
all
She sure
is
a
sportsnian true.
Always doing .something new.
—
First in hockey, then in basketball.
she is true to one and all.
And
Her
favorite sports are basketball, baseShe was one of the members of the Junior Champion Hockey Team.
(Ih!
was an active member of the
Aid Club during her Senior year.
During her Freshman year she was an ac-
She likes college we all know,
For doesn't she always tell us
of the Y. W. C. A., the Girls'
Glee Club and the Dining Room Club.
Love
ball
and hockey.
Wlien
to
We
Berwick she did
all
go,
did miss her so.
"Tiny"
First
tive
so.
member
We
Although "Tiny" was not with us in
the "dorm" the first .semester, she feels
we always
will.
fulfill.
The class of '29 wisli the very best success in \'our work.
quite at borne to be with us now.
We
her, sure,
sure will promise to
know
that "Tiny" has all the qualities of a good teacher and we feel sure
that she will teach for a long time to come.
She is preparing herself to teach in the Primary grades. If lier success in tlie future
will be as successfid as the past, we may
be assured of the progress of the future
generation.
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MILDRED
ROVENOLT
Short ami chubby, full cif lu-ji ami ambi(iver.
all
'Kovenalt"
Bif;
that's
Now
thinps
come in small packafres.
"Charlie" may be small in stature but he's
hig in heart, big in mind; in fact, he's big
in everything he does.
tion
"Mil"
it
—
symi)hony orchestra.
"Rovenalt" has no desire to obtain "gridglory," hut would rather spend his
tiine on his studies, or else drive his Ford.
Somewhere this chap has somebody waiting for him, for every week-end he hot
foots it home.
iron
—
and invariably eating. And to the greatest envy of her friends she remains slim.
While the rest of us meekly hope for
one letter a day, Mildred just naturally
((urnts on three.
.\nd when someone hands
her al>out four, she incjuires, "Is this all?"
But that soon passes as she notes the post-
matters not where this cha]) will roam
make good in any port. Life holds
marks
—one
from Kingston, one from Ber-
wick, and one, of course, from home. .\ny
otliers are welcome as extras, but these
three must be there.
he'll
in
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—
pleasant character trait of "Rovenalt's'' is his keen interest in the aflfairs of
He did good work as Presithe school.
dent of the Rural Club. Then there is the
school orchestra, in which his cornet and
he have rendered valuable assistance.
great things
—
"Mil" is lucky that she doesn't have to
reduce we realize this when, after having
searched high and low for her, we came
u|)on her among a liunch of pillows, reading,
One
It
RUCK
is another of those girls with whom
takes a long time to become acquainted;
hut when you do so it is more than worth
the trouble.
"Mil's" just a different .sort
of a girl, the kind they make and then
throw the pattern away. She has her own
ideas about right and
wrong, and does
wrong often enough to make things interesting.
She went out for hockey, baseball, volleyball and hiking, but as to tennis we
wonder how "Mil" would look with a
racket in her hand.
Imagine two years at
B. S. T. C. without a single visit to the
tennis courts
—
He is possessed of a great desire to lead
a glee club or an orchestra, that is why he
is a member of the Baton Club. Who knows
perhaps some day he will be leading a
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Nanticoke. Pa.
"Mil"
Turbotville High School
Turhotville. Pa.
store for him.
N'o wonder "Mil" made such a success
of practice teaching with such an inspiration as that to start the day.
Here's hoping her future teaching will be just as successful.
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A. SCANLON
Weatherly High School
HELEN RUCKLE
Oniiiseville High School
Orangeville.
Ueatherly. Pa.
I'a.
"Scanlon"
Helen is a member of tlie •down town"
aggregation. She is full of i)ep and fun, as
one can readily see by glancing at her big
"Scanlon"
We
We
Although very studious, still she does not
neglect any of her social activities. Someone says that her chief ambition is to become a manager of well, we would rather
Just the same we know what a
not say.
good teacher Helen is, going to make, that
is, if blond sheiks go out of existence.
—
When "Scanlon" first came to Bloomsburg she thought she liked theatres, but it
was not long until she decided she would
rather be a H. P. Q.
I guess you know
Her popularity is proven by the frequent
is the type that looks very dignibut you should hear her in the Girls'
Locker Koom. Her laugh is just as hearty
as the rest. Helen sure was a help when it
Helen
fied,
write-ups
She
(that
buying the new victrola for the
Locker Room. Who knows? Perhaps anyone else would not have been so successful
came
entered
smiling through the
portals of Bloomsburg with her coy airs
so beguiling.
wondered at her fate.
should have known better than to wonder for we should have known that she
would go through classes, dances and dates
smiling.
black eyes.
to
is
is,
in
the Bucknellian.
very
when
efficient
in
running errands
she has any one to send).
make "Scanlon" still more beloved
Alma Mater she contributed much
to
To
her
to the
success of the Senior class play, "Applesauce," by taking the leading role.
Also
"Scanlon" lends herself and her efforts to
the Phi Gamma Tau"s and the First Aid
Club.
as she.
We will remember Helen as one of the
Locker gang and wish you all the success
in the world.
we wish you all the success
world and we hope that all your
dreams and aniliitions materialize in the
"Scanlon,"
in
the
future
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HAZEL MARGARET SCHERER
Foster Town^-liip Hisli stliool
Old Forge High .School
Old Forge, Pa.
"Boots"
Nureniberj;. Pa.
"Schellj
Pearly"
that Pearl is one of the
quiet girls of our class, to all appearances,
but just get to know her and you soon
change your mind.
She is always ready
for a good time but believes in keeping up
with her work, too.
the
tell us that she wants
perhaps that i.s the reason
she is never absent when there is anything good to eat around or when she gets
some of that delicious home-made candy
from home.
grow
is
she likes dancing.
Pearl has all the treats of a good friend;
she is dependable, loyal and true.
What
more could one wish for a pal?
wislies
I
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sure
"high
old
times"
old dear?
Hazel is pre])aring to teach in the Intermediate grades and, although she says
she will teach at least five years, we all
have our doubts.
go.
and
Here's
luck
fe
better.
She was quiet, but then "still water runs
was proven by her receiving a
letter from a certain person every day.
She thinks that name "Al" is just "It," and
we were sure there was a big reason back
of it until she paid a visit to Ringtown and
met a certain "Biney." What's up, "Boots,"
tennis cojirts, in basketball, in baseball and
volleyball.
You can also find Pearl in
the gymnasium every night after dinner, for
Whatever you do or wherever you
Fm
it
deep," as
in
Pearl, remember that our best
love go with you.
for
Could we have done without her on our
basketball team?
Fll say not, for she sure
could toss that ball.
very fond of every type of
athletics.
She proved this in her Freshman year playing for the cham|)ionship in
basketball. You see her on the hockey field,
i
suit
We missed "Boots" just lots the first
eighteen weeks, for she decided to stay in
Berwick for that length of time. Can it
be possible there is some attraction up
there?
tall;
"Schelly"
work
would
"Schelly" tries to
to
S
Here is another of our tiny girls whose
appearance denotes modesty and quietness,
but we find appearances deceiving, for
Hazel is generally ])resent when we have
fun on third floor. Fun is a mild form of
Some might say
in
wishing you,
Hazel, the
best
of
the future.
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DOROTHY SCHMIDT
Scranton Central Hish School
Technical High School
Scranton. Pa.
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••Dot"
Small wonder that lie was
nervous, for wasn't it an honor to be allowed to interview as popular and well
Poor man
!
The Technical High School at Scranton
graduated her with honors and sent her to
Bloomsburg with a standard to uphold;
both loyally and faithfully •'Dottie" has fulfilled her trust.
She has very frankly made
her work as a student to be the most important items of her college years therefore,
both scholarshi]) and a splendid satisfaction of work ••well done" has been her reward.
of the class of '29 as
sight of that charming
])erson with her sweet smile and gorgeous
red hair more vivid and striking than any
known
Pansy?
member
a
Then the
—
he had ever seen before. It made him forget everything that he intended to say.
How true it is that "\ woman's hair is her
crown of glory." But Pansy, as usual, rose
to the occasion and tactfully .set him at his
That is a way of hers. After the
ease.
interview, we were able to gather a few
That she
things from the man's ravings:
loves to dance, has a horror of mice, believes in doing things efficiently, is clever
along artistic lines, has a refreshing sense
of humor (haven't you ever beard her giggle), is Vice President of tlie local Alpha
Delta Zeta and Clrand Secretary of the
same sorority. And then, he started again,
"That gorgeous red hair, I tell you, it actuallv forms a halo around her head."
However, she has by no means confined
herself
is
all
to
pep
studies alone.
and
In
enthusiasm
athletics,
—an
she
opponent
worthy of one's best effort, or a colleague
Hockey, baseball,
of which to be proud.
basketball and hiking find her a ready
votary.
The Girls' Chorus, Geographic Society
and the Y. \V. C. A. bear her name on the
membership records, and she also acted as
one of the stenographers for the Obiter. Because she is always willing to do even more
than her share, it is no wonder we often
hear, "Get 'Dot" Schmidt to do it, then
we will he sure that it is done right."
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MAY.ME
S.
Passaic High Scliool
New Jersey
Every week-end "Mae" simply must go
well, we can't imagine what would
home or
New York
the .\rt
We
know she sings those lovely
solos at church, but then, what else draws
her to Nanticoke so unfailingly? That may
not be so hard to guess.
If you only knew
"Mae" with her grace pleasing manners and sweet voice.
(He is onlv human
after all).
our
—
in
—
happen.
"Going to see such and such a show? Gee.
saw it in New York." Yes, thafs Helen's
While
lifting strain of
coke Clubs.
Her love for and ability in
music is well known. Do you wonder why
we love to have her play when we can trap
her?
reply, cause at vacation time she travels
to New York and does the town. .\nd here's
a little secret I'm telling only to you
she
loves art and has no little ability in that
is
ra
music through the halls
and you know that "Mae's" around. Oh.
how slie can sing. She takes an interest in
her school work and is an active participant
in the Mixed Chorus, Clothing and Nanti-
Presto, change.
Is it possible that this
the same pirl who came here from New
Jersey two years ago.
Then short, and
Now tall and wilto confess, rather phimp.
lowy.
And how? Ask the athletes of the
school.
She's outstanding, and why?
The
only girl to receive her "B" in her Freshman year. .\n honored memher of the Letternian's Cluh is our Helen. Tennis, hiking
and dancing are "Hana"s"" hohhies, and in
accordance to Pop Fisher they are opposite
to her daily work, for she is an excellent
student.
line.
.seliool
••>Iae"
A
true sport in every sense."
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SELETSKI
Nanticoke, Pa.
"Hana"
"A
J.
Nanticoke Hish
"Mae" seriously maintains that she will
be a school ma'am, but because of the interest shown in her group of friends, comprised of doctors, lawyers, dentists we
have our doubts.
Museum
—
one of "Hana's" stopping places.
In the Current Literature Club, Helen
impressed them so well that they rushed
her when she returned from Berwick, so
that no other extra-curricular club would
wishes for happiness and success in all
her undertakings are extended to her from
gain her presence.
lier class
We
wonder
what
Helen
To our
quiet,
aristocratic
and numerous
"Mae,"
best
friends.
be<'ome.
There's doubt in our minds, but a river with
many streams surely finds the ultimate goal.
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LEXA
A.
SERAFINE
Sliicksliinnv
GRACE ELEANOR SHADE
High School
Nescopeck High School
Nescopeck. Pa.
Moeanafiiia. Pa.
"Love"
"Seiafliie"
Go
One couldn't fail to recognize Lena with
her blue eyes, rosy cheeks and a big smile.
Lena is very good natured and alwavs
ready to help others, sometimes forgetting
all
about herself.
Lena's favorite pastime is playing the
"uke," accordion and dancing.
She gives
dancing as a reason for going home every
week-end, but we wonder if it really is.
Maybe "C" is her attraction.
She
very small,
of space, there
humor, life and other
a personality which no
miss.
is
amount
a
but
in that small
are bushels of pep,
qualities that make
one would want to
song
sigh.
school.
She likes sport.s, especially when she is
a spectator.
Dancing and sewing are her
favorite pastimes.
girls
does
Lena talking or whistling
s
library
Grace is very quiet when she wants to
be and we have seen her study hard. She
usually has much pep in the morning as
she walks across the river bridge between
Berwick and Nescopeck before coming to
should be seen and not
anything but apply in this
situation, for whenever you go you hear
"Little
heard"
i
whenever you will and
you will find Grace. You might think she
is
very studious, but at times we have
caught her dreaming. Just say something
about Ford & Co. or oranges and lemons.
She will rc])ly. "Oh, you" or "Don't," with
in the
Grace cast her lot with the Primary
group, as she wishes to keep young. Here's
bits of the latest
hoping she
hits.
Grace
In spite of the
is
successful.
sweet tempered girl and
never a thing too much for her to
is
a very
fact that our happy-golucky classmate always finds good times,
she also devotes some of her time to studv-
do.
ing.
acquainted with Grace.
We are told that Lena expects to teach,
but as you know our exfwctations are not
always realized.
We will hope that success may be hers in her chosen profession
whatever it mav be.
Y. W. C. .\., First Aid
basketball, baseball, hiking.
there
is
If
you want
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RUTH
E.
SHANNON
MARY
Herwii-k Hif;h School
Berwick,
A
fr
scholar, a
I'a.
jrotxi
s]i(trt
aiui a
sin-
is an ambitious and studious Senior
Rural (iroup. She has been an active member of the Sewing Club and also
of the Rural Club.
of the
To
and
and greatest achievements has been
growing of long locks.
Perhaps this
accounts for her spending a large part of
her leisure time before the ever popular
locker room mirror.
We can't attribute it
to vanity becaiise her major interest is not
in men.
However, we can't speak for her
minor interests. Her ambitious streaks are
latest
her
none
friends she
will
is
forg<-t
the best
lu-r
pal ever
willingness to
lend a helping hand.
the
Mary can always be
seen hurrying to
are not for her, you
can see her hurrying to the library. For
some of oiir locker room girls the library
means a pleasant ))lacc to pass the time
away and work. For Mary, it means a
jilace to work.
Because of her love of nature she would rather spend her spare
time out of doors.
class,
The onset of such a spell can
be detected by an earnest look, coupled
with "Let's go over to the Library. I can't
work over here." or "I'm going to do
health problems."
also notable.
TWO
and
if
clas.ses
All our classmates wish
of luck and success, as we
is deserving of both.
Ruth rarely loses her temper, but when
her face becomes rosy red we know something is out of time and tune.
We are
sure that Ruth will succeed for she pos.sesse.s the qualities which insure success in
any
School
I'a.
.Mary
tliat's
friends at B. S. T. ('. Of course, slie comes
in for her share of razzing in the locker
room, hut so do all of us.
One of her
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Rupert,
Ruth.
Her agreeable
manner and disposition have won her many
friend
cere
SHULTZ
K.
Bloomsburg
Mary
know
the
that
best
she
"To have
And
a pal and a comrade
a friend of tested worth.
Is more real Joy and zest to
Than anything on earth.
Dear pal o' mine, we're glad
field.
We're found
a
friend
in
life
to say.
vou."
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T.
RUTH SIULER
SIBLEY
Danville Hisli School
Danville, Pa.
"Sidler"
Old Forge Hisli School
Benton, Pa.
"Dick"
A
quiet,
unassumiiift
ol\ap
"Dick."
is
Ruth
water runs deep," and the thoughts
this young man thinks are ponderous and
weighty ones.
"Dick" never is seen wasting his time
around young w(mien, for he believes in
He is inkeeping his mind on his work.
dustrious and a hard and willing worker.
Ask
"Dick" belongs to the Boys" Glee Club
and his tenor voice is an asset to that Club.
He
likes
ize
in
nothing better than to harmonwith the boys in singing, "Who's
Yes, "Dick" is married and he drives to
and from school in his Ford sedan. Despite the weary road. "Dick" is plodding
right along and it won't he long before
"Dick" will he teaching a little country
is
continually
])layiiig
on the "I..ocker
away with them.
Room Gang."
when he
settles
ley,
old
prof like
finall}'
boy,
The "Gang"
for she
don't
down
he gets
miss him
to teach.
is
certainly interested in her work.
—
Hut Ruth also has another interest an inWell, Ruth, you may
terest in Tamaqua.
have your boy friends, but we feel sure
that you will make him wait a long, long
time before you will decide to give up teachWhatever the path you take we wish
ing.
vou the best of luck.
"pranks"
Still
will
shy,
Ruth has taken up primary work and
we know she will be a successful teacher,
school.
"Dick"
who seems modest and
Everyone thinks Ruth is so bashful. Well,
But ask some of her
she is sometimes.
locker room friends who know her quite
well and they'll probably tell you some of
the tricks .she plays on the girls.
Did you know that "Dick"
Sorry Now."
was married?
a girl
Here is one of the best natured girls
Sincerity, unselfishness and
of our class.
poise are a few of the qualities which Ruth
Everyone has found her a real
possesses.
friend, willing to help whenever and whereever she is needed. Her motto .seems to be
"Work with a will," for that is what .she is
generally doing.
room boys.
the locker
is
She'd never think of telling a lie.
But when you see her alone somewhere
Well, I'm telling you, "Please take care."
"Still
Sib-
become an old crank\"
some we've met.
Here's hoping this cruel, cold world will
give you a break in anything you tackle.
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WALTER
M.
GRAYCE LOUISE SIMMONS
SIESKO
Old Forge High School
Old Forge. Pa.
"Twinie"
Nanticoke High school
Nanticoke. Pa.
•Halt
•
A
good sport, a real friend, a wonderful
and an altogetlier charming miss in
"The Smith a mighty man is he.
With large and sinewy hands."
This
serious,
self-conscious
lad
brings
blonde lassie strutting through the
singing, "I loved you then, as I love
you now," You'll know ifs "Twinie," and
we often wondered if there wasn't a real
reason for it. She loves all kinds of sports.
Her favorite s))orts are basketball and tena
memories of that poem, "The Village Blacksmith."
Why "Walt" ever chose the teaching profession is a mystery to us per-
little
halls
—
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pal
Neverthehai)s he loves "to serve others."
less, he is bound to make a capable teacher
we'll vouch for that.
—
Should tennis come first, "Twinie?"
because most of your spare mcmients were
spent on the courts? Can .she play? Well,
guess
I
If you should happen to have a heavy
problem to solve, go to this person, because
she is sure to give you advice which will
nis.
This gentleman prefers his sax to either
blondes or brunettes, but still he can always be seen attending the dances and it
takes "two" to attend.
"Walt" is an old
member of the Maroon and Gold Orchestra, having playing two years.
"Walt" was a candidate for football, but
injury in one of the games kei>t him out
for the rest of the season.
"Walt" also
was our best half-miler; at West Chester
he placed second.
However, "Walt" prefers best of
delve into studies.
He
is
a
all
frequent
helj)
you
lots.
"Oh. I'm Just dying for something good
to eat." is always her favorite cry and she
is usually able to discover something that
will appease her appetite for a few minutes
at the least. Can we ever forget the good
I
feeds we bad in rooms 370 and 3.51?
should say not
"Twinie" is Just determined she will teach
five years, but we are sure it will not he
one day over that time.
to
visi-
tor to tlie library, nor is it due to any lady
friend.
"Walt" is an ardent supporter of
the Dramatic (luh.
He is a member of the
.\lpha Psi Omega and Omega Chi Fraternities.
Here's to you, old pal. hojiing you get
all
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JESSIE SIMONOVICH
CATHERINE
Hisli School
Larksville. Pa.
Laik>.ville
"Jess"
When you
wavy
see
a
girl,
with
dark
"A maiden modest and
you lan make up your mind
it's .lessie.
You may see her at any time
dashing down the hall to the elevator a few
last
One
bell rings
boxes.
is
sure to
If one
is
visiting the mail
started.
day passes and "Jess" does
Catherine is a strong support of the "B"
Club, where she heartly exercises her good
will.
She is one of the few who has gained
the rank of membership of the first girl's
not get at least one letter, there certainly
must have been a railroad wreck.
She also enjoys music and as a result
abilities
run along the musical line.
With her soprano voice she makes music
in
the air.
This is the reason why she
joined the Girls" Chorus.
her
We
all
know
".less" will
make
as an intermediate teacher,
her the best of luck.
a
self-possessed,
If you ever see a tall, graceful form approaching, you"ll know it's "Kitty."
She
has a cheery smile that would drive all your
blues away.
On first meeting her, one
would think her to be very quiet and sedate, hut wait until you know her!
Those
grey eyes of hers just twinkle with merriment and mi.schievousness wlien you get her
for class.
make them.
of her pet hol)l)ies
.School
Pa.
Yet beautiful and sweetly dressed."
Although Jessie may be slow in getting to
classes you can be sure that she is not so
slow in making friends, for wherever she
goes she
SIXCONIS
"Kitty"
jolly
hair,
seconds before the
C.
Notch High
Sugar Notch,
iSusar
"B" Club formed
at
this
institution.
She
has a great liking for sjiorts, especially
hockey. She was one of the players of the
"Senior Champion Team of 1928-1929." She
docs not only excell in sports, slie was also
a member of the "Girls' Glee Club" and
the "B. B. A. Club."
success
and we wish
"Do you know any new games for word
is Catherine's most common way of
drill?"
announcing her presence.
She
is
always
in-
terested in the welfare of her young pupils,
and she just can't seem to do enough for
them. Xo one can say that she isn't going
to be an ideal school teacher.
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SARA
•I.imes
Sara
SPANGLER
E.
(oiighlin High
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Sara
>l.
Who
!
gracefully
doesn't
slim,
know
hrown-eyed
VERA STAUFFER
Shenandoah Hish School
School
Kinfttown, Pa.
"Vearie"
a
lass,
you should ever happen around sometime and hear someone say, "Well, I'm
peeved," you know It is Vera. She is just
full of fun, you bet.
There is never a feed
goes on in .3.51 or +.56 but what Vera is
right there.
Does she like to eat? Well,
certain
If
witli
charming
smile aiul friendly "hello" for
everyone? It has been said that that same
And
smile is the sweetest in the college.
did you ever see such brown eyes.
"No,"
comes an emphatic cliorus from North Hall,
"never
I
!"
Sara has the
thoughtful of others, jolly in a
last but not least, ever ready
for the eats. Down town we hear her say,
"Here is Bush's. Aren't we going in?"
We .should say, and as to
Full of fun?
work, no one could be more conscientious.
She has a knack of doing each day's assignment as it comes, so that we often hear
her say, "Let's go out. I haven't any work
lege
girl;
work.
Vera
Sara
is
at
always
vacation
shows
a great hurry to get
times and over week-
all
her undertakings.
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class of '29.
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Vera is so earnest in all her work that
we are sure that she will succeed in all
in
We wonder if the Junior class president of Mullenberg could tell us why. How
about it, Ed? Is our psychology sound?
Best wishes for
itself in
terests in all games that have been plaved
at B. S. T. C.
ends.
from the
also dis|)lays capability in athletics.
for hockey and volleyball
Her fondness
tonight."
home
guess.
Besides liking to eat, Vera is a quiet,
conscientious girl, who is bound to make a
success in her profession.
She professes
the sterling quality of being dependable.
Ever willing and gracious she lends a helping hand to her clas.smates in their school
dis])osition of the ideal col-
crowd, and
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MARY
HAROLD STODDARD
K. STOROSKO
Nanticoke Hij;h School
Diilton Hisli School
Nantieoke. Pa.
Dalton. Pa.
".Mary
"HoHrty"
"Howdy"
c-ame to us two years ago and
distinguished himself in many ways.
He was not an athlete to any great extent,
hut when it came to the annual class foothall game, you could always find him there
with hells on. Another thing that made him
so jM])ular was his inevitahle "Line" with
the women.
He could he seen almost any
week-end escorting a member around the
town, and if not around here he seemed to
have an attraction up the river.
has
Personality, perseverance and popularity
go hand in hand wherever she goes. Have
they not won her way into the "B," the
Dramatic, the First Aid Clubs, and aLso
into the hearts of her
"Howdy" was
also
distinguished
as
He was
as a dancer, or
"Mary Kay's"
Success
\\'e
the
also
vou
yours
in
every
thing
industrious
in
wonder.
To "Mary Kay,"
a true friend, go the
best wishes of the class of 1929 in her future work.
manager
he
?
nature shines
her class work and practice teaching, and she claims she is quite serious in
remaining in the teaching profession, !>ut
forth
for the Freshmen play
of 1927. a member of the Glee Club and a
member of the Dramatic Club, in which he
so ably played the part of Deacon in the
number of the Dramatic Club presentations.
business
"gang?"
The gym seems to lure our Mary quite
often.
We wonder whether ifs her ability
There was another way in which he distinguished himself and that was at meal
time.
He could put away as much "grub"
as two ordinary bo.xers.
Treasurer of the Y. M. C. A.
Kay"
—
"Mary K" what a world of meaning that
name conveys. Merely to know .Mary does
The better we know her, the
not suffice.
more we love her, and, can we wonder why?
Old friends and new friends.
Tried friends and true friends;
Many
Are
that
For
do.
or few friends
to be had, but
a g(tod every-day friend,
Go-all-the-way friend,
.•\sk-what-y(m-may friend.
Give us just "Kay."
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MILDRED STRYJAK
Nanticoke High School
Nanticoke, Pa.
•Micky
•
Mildred came to our midst from NantiShe is very studious, conscientious
and appears to he very quiet. We soon
changed our minds about "Micky" being
She enjoys
quiet after we once knew her.
If you
liaving fun as much as any of us.
coke.
think she is quiet just get her started, and
then you can .see for yourself just how
much fun she possesses.
i
Regardless of Mildred's study habits, she
has good times, but work must come before
pleasure. Her motto is "Work before i)leaIt would be better for more of us
sure."
Mildred is
if we would adopt her policy.
fond of all sports, having participated in
baseball and volleyball.
a true and sincere friend, and
her friendshi]) is gained you
have a friend that will stick by you.
Mildred
wlien
is
once
Here's wishing Mildred the very best luck
in all her future undertakings.
and success
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ANNE JOSEPHINE TABY
CHARLES SURFIELD
Shenandoah High
Shenandoah,
Shamokin
ischool
Four years ago Charles entered this
stitution and immediately settled down
four years of grim
in-
dreary and lone this world would appear
were nowhere near.
If girls, like "Taby,
"
Now we come
most charmour class.
"Taby" is a
capable student with a keen sense of humor.
One of the best combinations for success
that any young lady could desire. One of
her main characteristics is her boundless
supply of good nature, which, along with
her winning personality, has made her a
ing
—
—
"Charlie" enjoys a good bull session and
whenever he hears of any he is right there
Seldom is he late for
to "throw the bull."
class, for his "Big Ben" makes sure of that.
members
to one of the
of
favorite with everyone.
Anne never
for
misses the southbound train
home on Saturdays, but not with
the
sole intent of seeing her parents.
Pleasant, sensible and especially human,
He will never
are the virtues of Charles.
forget his practice teaching with Miss D
Did she make him. Boy
Ask him.
we want to say to "Taby"
you've roamed the highways and byways of life, and learned the care, the
struggle and strife, lean hack in your chair
when age takes you in."
In [larting,
"When
.
!
Through this world "Charlie" will go, taking the troubles of life with a smile and
giving to the world his best.
What more
Then think
of the time
when we were
class-
mates and friends.
can one do?
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Pa.
How
to
He
chose the
science and social studies for his majors.
He gave most of liis time to education and
"Charlie" has also atnot to athletics.
tained tlie respect and admiration of the
Those who know him, remember
"Profs."
that he spent most of bis first year on a
certain dark haired lass but she graduated and now he spends week-ends at home
working so he says.
labor.
Hi.sh school
Shamokin.
"Tabv"
Pa.
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LAIRA THO.MAS
TAYLOR
Bloomsburi; Hi^h School
Fciwardsville Hisli School
Ednardsville. Pa.
Bloomsburg. Pa.
"Taylor"
She
is
fair maiden hurrying to class
with a half-dozen books 'neath her arm and
a serious look upon her brow, you can assure yourself that it is Laura.
This shy
young maiden is very studious and has her
work prepared always. Whenever a last
minute cram before class occurs, everyone
goes to Laura to find out the details of
the assignment.
She always lends a helping hand to those who need it.
If
not fair to outward view.
As many maidens be.
Her loveliness I never knew
Until she smiled on me.
I saw her eye was bright.
well of love, a spring of light.
Oh! then
A
Gee, I'm
Got any eats?
Yes, we know that "Taylor" does
like to eat, but what we ran"t understand
is how she manages to keep her girlish figure after eating so much.
Hey, kids!
starved.
i
Yes and quiet, too. No, she is
afraid to laugh, but she believes in
silent approval.
Through this we feel she
gets her full measure of life.
Tliose of us
Bashful?
who know Laura
best believe that behind
her quiet smile and serious eyes lies a character containing all the elements of greatness, before which men will someday bow.
play basketball.
"Quiet, girls!
Study hour
is on."
This
Meriel.
As a member
of the Governing Board she has done her
bit to keep the halls quiet for the girls to
have peace in studying and sleeping.
s
another side of
The class of "29 extend their heartiest
wishes for vour future success, Laura.
Meriel is a willing worker in the Alpha
Delta Zeta Sorority and she also serves
as treasurer of the Student Government.
We hope that you will be as successful in
after life as you have been while here at
Bloomsburg.
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not
"Taylor" was always noted for being a
good sport in High School and she's living
up to her reputation more than ever now.
She may be small, but you .should see her
is
you see a
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MARGARET
A. THOMAS
Berwick High Scliool
LENORE
Eveter, Pa.
Berwiclv, Pa.
"Betty"
"Tommy"
s
Brown
Then there came a great loud rapping,
As of someone loudly tapping.
Tapping at the library door
And
in stalked
THOMAS
B.
Exeter High School
Xever
"Betz"
eyes, brown hair,
a worry, never a care.
Her kind
heart and willing hand.
Always place her in demand.
Lenore.
ous to mention. Among these friends there
one tall Adonis, who is the hero of most
He is the
of these thrilling experiences.
This is our "Betty."
"Betty" has never been known to have
any worries. She is famous for her optimistic outlook on life and for the fact that
she boasts no member of the opposite sex
has ever touched her heart.
Have you ever been down to the "gym"
No
or any place and failed to .see her.
she is always ready. Does she like to dance?
There is no doubt about it.
In her Junior vear. she was a member
of the Girls' Glee Club, First Aid Club and
great "Savidge" baseball player.
the
Lenore's pet pastime is to have fim by
doing something startling that no other person would think of, whether it is intentional or otherwise,
If
boy friends."
don't always know.
some interesting
you about "the
Keally, they are too numer-
you want to
ask Lenore
stories,
we
hear
to tell
is
Sewing Club.
Did you ever see
the first bleacher minus
"Betty" at a football game. Never
She has an over amount of "pep" and enthiisiasm. but there must be a reason for
Of all Lenore's abilities and arts, singing will always be first; that is, if you put
If you wish to have
the worst one first.
your sorrows drowned in mirth, ask Lenore
to give you a few grand opera selections.
She can always make us laugh when she begins to sing her special songs. She can entertain Mu Phi Sigma sisters whenever they
feel that they need such entertainment.
.
all
this.
"Betty" has many interests, but her chief
hobby is basketball, at which she stars as
a guard.
"Betty's" motto is "Xever worry" or
"Don'tcha care."
"Everything will turn out alright, so why
worry?" that is "Betty's'' favorite expres-
We
feel sure that Lenore will be a successful teacher, for she has the delightful
personality, in addition to her scholastic
abilities, which is always an asset in any
know "Betty"
profession.
particular,
—
sion.
When
sorrowful.
K'SSJ^K^lCiSiXsJZ^r^
is wearing a smile you
happy about something in
but behold, when it is down and
her face
is
Oh, poor "Betty."
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J.
MILDRED THURSTOX
THOMAS
Sunbury High School
Central High School
Sunhury, Pa.
Scraiiton. Pa.
•Mig"
Everyone knows
She is one of our
this
blue-eyed
Mildred comes to us from that great town
of Sunhury.
Although she is small of
maiden.
most popular
On the surface, "Mig" appears to
girls.
be quiet, but on the contrary, she is a
very light-hearted and joyous ])erson. She
is always ready to laugh and
join in any
sport that may come along. She may seem
hard to become acquainted with but when
you know her .she is a friend well wortli
having. One must know "Mig" to appreciate her pep, wit and humor.
"Mig"s" cry of "Bring on the eats," can
be heard at most any hour of the day.
Boxes from home are her specialty.
Our "Mig" is never worried by such
trifles as her lessons.
Her motto is:
"Never worry,
Never fret.
Get what you can.
And "can" what you get."
3
?
She
college's
stature she certainly possesses varied abilities which are of great asset to her in her
chosen
Mildred is an ardent student and makes
use of all her free periods. That accounts
for her knowing her lessons every day
She
is one of our good girls, not exactly quiet,
for she enjoys a good time and is ready to
laugh quite becomingly when the occasion
arises.
.\s for Mildred's future, we wi.sh you all
the success and happiness that this world
member
of the .\lpha Delta Zeta
Sorority and the Electric City Club.
She
is always doing her bit at parties and all
other social events.
is
a
field.
"Smile and the world smiles with you.
frown and you frown alone." The world is
always smiling with Mildred for she rarely
frowns. She is a bright student and very
fond of music.
She is a member of the
Orchestra and the Baton Chib.
Mildred
sure can handle a cello.
can give
yovi.
With such fine qualities, personality and
happy disposition, none other than success
can be hers, and as a final tribute to "Mig"
we can say
"To know her is to
And we know her
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well."
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ANNA TROUTMAN
TITMAN
E.
Klo(iin>l>iir^
HisI'
Seliiisgrove
Soliocil
A
Blue eyes, rosy cheeks, blonde hair and
winninj;
that's
smile,
she.
A
"hello," which is the first step in
Ruth
tance, but that is not half.
sport; also, a good student.
Our Ruth
a
is
girl
of
the
is
a
a
years ago.
in
Florida,
terest.
It
trip
in
good
Anna
at
all
schools,
unusual to
hear
Ruth say about Monday or Tuesday, "I
am going to New York City or Philadeljihia
hel])
others
and
— that
true, alis
our
commonly known
is
in
Anna
her
her
week-end."
In addition to being a
globe trotter, Ruth has to her credit two
years of successful teaching.
this
is
a
real
time properly
work.
She is
student and distributes
in applying herself to
frequently seen in the
library, busily engaged in selecting materials which she knows will be of use both
to herself as a student teacher and the pu,\nyone with
pils under her su])ervision.
such an attitude is bound to be successful.
Since Ruth has blonde hair she has made
up her mind that her life mate shall have
blonde hair, too.
a friend loyal
Even though Anna did not live in the
dormitory, she found great pleasure working in private homes, thus earning her way
However, she will be
through college.
greatly missed by her Junior locker-mates,
for at every Senior gymnasium period a
shrill voice was beard calling out, "Say,
kids, what time is it?"
around the world several
not
to
not only a lover of nature, taldramatics, but she also displays
Her fondness for
capability in athletics.
volleyball shows itself in her playing, and
also in her interest in all games that have
been played here at the college.
ented
The winter of 192H she spent
Cuba and other places of inis
willing
smiling dark-haired Anna,
as "Annie."
wide experience.
Besides the e\|ierience
Ruth had
good sport,
wa\'s
cheery
acquain-
Bloomsburg ColShe graduated from
"Ruth
lege Preparatory Course in 1921.
E." decided she would like "real college"
life in a dormitory, and so she joined the
"fioucher Gang."
We were happy to have
Ruth return to us again in 1927-28. She
is here now, hut let me whisper, "It is for a
degree."
Pa.
".\niiie"
"Kutli K."
a
High School
.Seliiisgrove,
Bkxmishuis, Pa.
Here's to vour luck.
Of Anna
"A
it
may
willing
be truthfully said:
heart,
a
helping hand,
Alwavs readv on demand."
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MARGARET INBEWUST
Benton Vooational
His''
Benton. Pa.
•Peg"
Val"
Who is that vivacious girl with those
It's none other than our
fascinating eyes?
own dear "Val" the fourth musketeer.
station.
One
of
way
Margaret's
many charms
is
—
her
she may appear sophistionly they knew her as we do,
what a wDrld of difference it would make.
She is a unique type, one that keeps you
guessing.
To many people
willingness to listen to her
good listener is al.\
friend's troubles.
ways appreciated.
anti
cated, but
Margaret is naturally quiet and at times
This
she may be seen lost in day dreams.
is a warning to tho.se who know her that
a new poem is about to lie ])roduced.
troit.
Interested in sports? Well, 1 guess. "Val"
the proud possessor of a "B," which she
so rightly deserved since she persevered to
the end to earn it.
is
at any time you are over-worked, go
Margaret; she says, "There is time for
If
s
if
"Val" is often caught day dreaming
after she gets her mail from Detroit. Never
mind, vou'U soon get vour male from De-
Margaret is the President of the Current
Literature Club, and she contributes poems
to the Maroon and Gold.
to
VALENCE
"She's sweet of disposition.
She's loving, wise and kind.
She's full of true affection.
She can not be defined."
Marjraret comes to us from Benton. She
is one of the reasons why the B. & S. train
Although
is able to continue running daily.
she is often the last one to get on, she makes
it, even if it is necessary to race to the next
quiet
E.
.Altoona Senior Hisli School
.Vltoona. Pa.
School
student and student teacher, "\'al"
How envious we are of the little ones who can claim her as their teacher
some day. Will she teach long? Well
we hope so. However, strange things do
happen.
.\s a
everything."
is
Our best wishes follow you, "Peg," when
we find new paths at the end of the school
vear.
a whiz.
At any rate, no matter where you go, or
what you jmdertake, "Val" whether it be
the teaching profession or
you have
the sincerest wishes of your gang and all
—
,
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THEODORE VITAL
VEETY
Newport Higli Scliool
Glen Lyon, Pa.
Falls Overfield Vocational School
Clark's Summit, I'a.
•Ted"
••Allie"
?
"Ted" came
us from Xewport High
just four years ago. His disposition, being
that of a quiet, unassuming person, caused
us to wonder just what he would mean to
us.
We did not wait long, however, for
"Ted" soon won a place in our hearts.
glance one would tliink Alice is
But take another look at
a very quiet girl.
those big brown eves and you will see that
they talk almost as much as Alice does
herself.
Alice is not only quite talkative
She makes
but she is always sociable.
friends very easily, for she always wears a
smile and is always willing to help others.
At
first
is
studies.
—
for fun.
We
mate."
wondered why Alice went home
Can it be that she wants
to "PHIL" her eyes of him? We wonder???
We shall miss you vtry much, "Allie."
so
all
much
to
"Ted" was not a bit shy of tlie ladies
and finally acknowledged that he was doing
his jiart in amusing tliem.
All men like
rliicken in some way, but the thing "Ted"
likes better than chicken is "more chicken."
"Ted" is a lover of books but books are
He has found his "soul
not his only love.
a conscientious worker in her
However, she feels that there is
time for work and play. Just drop in on
370 and you will .see what time slie takes
Alice
He was one of the best student teachers
ever had. Probably it was beMiss D
cause of the inspiration. We do not know
this year.
his plans are for the future hut we
wish vou success in all vou do. Good luck
what
You
are a source of sunshine for a rainy
We could hardly have done without
you on our volley team. That, "Sock it.
kid!"' would serve as an inspiration for any-
I
day.
one.
May
career.
of
^m
luck be yours in your teaching
Best wishes from your classmates
all
"29.
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MARY
G.
WALSH
MELTHA WARMOLTH
Larksville High School
Larksville, Pa.
Kdwardsville HiRh School
Edwardsville. Pa.
Mary
you can
picture to yourself
rollicking, carefree, mirthful
girl
If
a
Straight black hair, snappy brown eves
a win.some smile, thafs Meltha.
She's a
true friend and a real good sport.
She is
always willing to do or go anywhere anvone suggests, and you will find her a helping hand at anytime.
and
Jolly,
with
a
companionable disposition, you have Mary.
Wasn't it she who entertained the class and
was the center of all laughter?
i
Her interests were many and varied;
when teaching she was always interested
and ready to help the children, but when
outside of class all her attention was turned
to a certain young person from North Hall.
Good naturedness was one of her qualities.
Didn't Mary go around for a week
Meltha spends her spare time wishing
she were home, and every day that passes
she certainly has it marked off on the calendar.
with a red no.se as a result of not being
able to refuse the two Pegs, her roommates, the privilege of practising on her
Meltha's voice can be heard at all hours
of the day and her most noted cry is. "Is
the mail in?"
nose?
We are glad .Meltha chose the Primary
Group, because her sunny disposition will
The Delta Phi Sigma
tunate
either sees or pretends to see only
the bright side of this world.
She has no
Good
vours
I
&^
in
luck.
Just the same.
those
.\dieu. Meltha. and if in this wide world
you ever meet trouble, remember "Smile."
and the trouble will disappear.
Mary, and may success be
vour future
19 a
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9
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mem-
.\lthough her motto is "Never do today
when you can do tomorrow." she gets there
hope that Mary may continue to
rush her way into the hearts of
with whom she comes in contact.
is
surely bring her su
trouble or, if she has, they are hidden by
her sunny smile.
all
Sorority
having her as one of their
bers.
Mary
We
in
life.
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ANNA MARY WASLEY
Slu'iiaiuloali
High
Sheiiandoali,
Eagles Mere High School
Eagles Mere. Pa.
Scliool
l>a.
"Anna .Mary"
Just a
"Anna
little
Man"
Do you know Helen?
is
gone.
hind her an impression that amuses, brightens or eheers. "Anna Mary's" grin has
often chased the blues away for gloom cannot witlistand her dimples and beaming
countenance.
We
])ies,
If not,
you
really
She
should become acquainted with her.
has just the color red hair that you like,
big brown eyes and a winning smile. With
such a description, plus a large quantity
of personality added to it, who could help
but a)ipreciate her friendship?
happy word and
But she leaves be-
smile, a little
certainly does like sports, too.
a baseball game, she gets up to
bat you may be sure that the result will
Not only in baseball does
be a home-run.
Helen portray her sportsmanship, but also
In fact, whatever she does,
in basketball.
Helen
When
always remember the delicious
cakes and fudge that she shared with
will
lier friends.
"Anna Mary" has ardently supported her
Alma Mater in the way of student activities.
As a member of the Girls" Chorus,
in
she does well.
way into our hearts.
The Mu Phi Sigma cherishes her friendThrough whatever paths, Life may
ship.
Despite the fact tliat Helen is so interested in sports, she never has neglected her
studies.
She is a firm believer in that old
adage, "Business before pleasure."
she sang her
take you, may you always find happiness at
every turn.
Since Helen has
all
which are necessary
of the characteristics
a good teacher, we
in
are sure she will achieve success in her
chosen profession.
We wish you, Helen,
all the luck and happiness which it is possible to attain.
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MARGARET ELIZABETH WICKIZER
HELEN MAE WHEATON
('nii!;hlin
Wilke—ISane,
Blackie"
Who
is
tlie
Falls Overflelcl A ocational High
l.ake \\inola. Pa.
Hisli School
P;i.
•PeggieIll
with the pretty smile?
tliat's "Blackie."
Yes,
Those eyes and dimples cer-
girl
"Blackie."
tainly
draw
the fall
of
1927 there
C, from Lake Winola,
T.
Oh. don't you know,
it's
School
came
a
to
rather
B.
S.
?
tall,
blonde haired, blue eyed miss, known as
"Peggie."
Before she had been here many
weeks we discovered in "Peggie" a real ar-
attention.
"Blackie's" preat at any kind of sport.
really don't know
what the hockey
team would have done without Helen to
hack them. Oh, boy, at hasketball, she is
a star.
Baseball is one of her best sports,
because she is great at batting, as well as
running the ba.ses.
tistic ability.
We
By the end of the first .semester many
of the Waller Hall girls were surprised to
find that "Peggie" was taking a great number of .\'s and B's from the marks of the
Freshman
class.
"Peggie"
We
and
often wondered wliat the attraction
was down at Beckley, but it was .solved
when Bob's letter arrived with the Harrisburg post mark on it.
is
does.
has a very quiet ilisjjosition
very dependable in everything she
"To know her is to love her."
Whenever there are any eats sent from
home "Peggie" is always among those who
are present for the feed, after nine-thirty.
We often wonder why "Peggie" was so
glad to spend the whole eighteen weeks
in Berwick.
There must have been some
other attraction besides the student teaching.
How about it. "Peggie"? We still
wonder if "Peggie" may be seen in the
t'hevrolct Coupe during week-ends and va-
Helen was elected \'ice President of the
Phi Sigma Sorority.
She is a willing
worker and always ready to work for tlie
Mu
welfare of the Sorority.
Sweet, smart and active.
Clever and attractive;
That's our "Blackie."
cation at home.
"Peggie," we are sure that you will be
successful in everything you undertake, and
the very best wishes of the class of '29 go
with vou.
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ALBERTA WILLL\MS
E. WILLL\>IS
Edwardsville High School
Hughestown High School
Kdward-ivllle. Pa.
Pitt>ton. Pa.
"Dottie"
•Al"
—
To know her is to love her.
\Villiams, of course.
Who?
—
"Al"
There's a certain interest at Penn State
"Al" has won many a heart, both male
and female, through her pleasant disposiHer readiness for a good time, her
tion.
attitude toward athletics, her interests in
which means a lot of, well you know what,
for "Dot."
If she didn't get her daily letShe
ter. I don't know what would happen.
certainly lives on love, besides wliat she
society and, as a whole, her ability as a
student, has resulted in a wide circle of
eats.
.\t
soul.
friends.
Everyone wondered why "Al" could be
seen strolling down town every night at
We
high."'
"Al"
We
is
a
all
wonder whyr
member
of the
Mu
any sport, '"Dot" is there, heart and
She supports her team and school
with the best of spirit. At basketball she is
a star.
It's no use to say anrtbing about
hockey, as her team was champs. If you
need anything mended just bring it up to
room 363. as "Dottie" belongs to Sewing
Club. She certainly can use a needle to its
best advantages.
could guess. Many of the
girls would remark. "I don't see how she
does it." This year we find among '"Al's"
letters a number of them stamped "Lefour-ten.
"Dot"
There's a certain girl in Waller Hall who
causes one's eyes to glance the second time.
That certain party in "Dottie." Black hair,
blue eyes, winning smile are her outstandFor jiersonality well
ing characteristics.
no one can beat her.
Here's to a lassie that's fair as can be.
Fair and square as you can see.
At dancing we all know "Al."
As a friend, she's a great little pal.
Phi Sigma
As Corresponding Secretary of the Delta
Phi Sigma, "Dot" surely fulfills the office.
She received her numerals for
participation in athletics during her first
year. We could count on "Al" being on any
team hockey, basketball or baseball. She
was often seen on the tennis court swinging a racket.
"Al's" greatest hobby is
dancing.
Whenever any of ".Vis
girl
friends were not in the gJTn, "Al" never
Sororitj".
Let's give "Dot" a toast,
girl for whom we all can boast.
So here's a wish for luck and happiness too.
What B. S. T. C. students wish to vou.
—
A
"
lacked a partner.
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ELIZABETH LUCRETIA WILLIAMS
WILLIASIS
Scranton Central High School
Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville. Pa.
"Liz"
Scranton. Pa.
•Libby"
"Wit and humor brighten the darkest
Who
cor-
is
this
tall,
coming down the
attractive
looking girl
That is Elizabeth
Williams. We thought every one knew her.
.She is a great girl, always happy and cheerful, making life happier for others.
She is
always there when she is asked to do her
ners."'
comparatively easy to describe most
by using sweet, lovable, clever, inFor our "Libtelligent, adorable and such.
bv" we need new words and different combinations of the old words, for "Libby" is
It is
girls
Vou
part.
activities
She has a combinadecidedly "different."
tion of all these qualities with wit, humor
and an indetinabie quality of personality,
which endears her to all she meets.
will
find
our
of
hall?
her
school,
Dramatic Club and
She is also
in the foremost
especially active
"Mu
Phi Sigma Sogreat lover of
sports.
You know she was on the team
which won the Senior hockey chainpi(mship
this year.
She sure is a staunch backer of
football and basketball teams. You can understand why basketball, as we have a few
"tall" fellows on the team.
in
rority."
But "Lib" does more than make others
happy through her radiant personality. She
possesses a rare spirit of leadership and
conscientiousness, which has been evidenced
in her capable work for the -Student Government Organization.
Elizabeth
fore we are
Yes, she is. as you would expect, very
clever in her studies and contributes many
She
original opinions in class discussion.
shows evidence of a decided literary flare
and we all predict for her a brilliant literarv career.
One
Two
a girl
all
all
for "Bloom," there-
for her.
bit of radiant sunshine.
bits of
Three
And
is
a
pep and good cheer.
bits of all that's nicest.
you've the spirit of "Liz."
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Blakely Hisli seliool
Peckville. Pa.
Slatinstoii. Pa.
"Wanie"
".laiiie"
"Wanie," as she is known better by this
name, because her first has caused many
to twi.st their tongues trying to say it, is
one of the best natured girls at school. A
glance at her would leave the impression
Everyone knows our "Janie." .lane, with
the lifrlit hair and blue eyes. Jane can always be seen but very seldom heard, for
she" travels throujih tlie halls to and from
When you
classes as quietly as a mouse.
do hear Jane she is always singing. She
has a lovely voice and likes to help herself
and her roommates over some rough stone
Her pleasing voice
with a .song of cheer.
won her a place in the Glee Club and could
very often be heard entertaining the "Y"
members at the Wednesday night meetings.
of a very quiet girl, but a visit to room
363 would soon change your opinion. It is
not all foolishness, hut real fun. if you
come to room 363.
"Wanie" carried out her office as fire
lieutenant very well.
Her fine company is
to be recommended on third flour in the
"annex."
Jane is very much interested in sports
and has played on the volleyball and hockey
teams, but she would much rather give her
time as President of the Mu Phi Sigma
Sorority to guide them through a very suc-
"Wanie's" hobby is athletics.
In her
Freshman year she was a member of the
hockey team, basketball and won the girls'
championship in tennis. I don't know what
we would have done without her. .\t any
sport, "Wanie" supports her school and
team with the best of spirit.
She is a member of the Delta Phi Sigma
Sorority and holds the office of Vice Presi-
cessful year.
Although many other organizations have
Jane as a member, the Y. W. C. A. claim
and appreciate her as one of their best
workers.
What the "Y" would ever have
done without her is hard to tell.
We are sure that Jane will be very successful as a Primary teacher, and as a word
we
say:
5S
MYFANWY
JANE WILLIAMS
Slatington Hisli School
of farewell,
m1
dent.
She
is
always ready
We
to lend a help-
work to he done.
wish "Wanie" success and luck when
ing hand when there
is
she leaves B. S. T. C.
—
they bud,
"The years are like flowers
bloom and fade.
But they leave behind sweet fragrance, in
the friendships
we have made."
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KATHRYN WILSON
\V1LLIAMS
Central High School
Seranton. Pa.
NaiitUoke High School
Hanover Township
"Katink"
•Olie"
Whenever
girls on third floor licard
the cry, "Oh, kid, come on over till I tell
you the .joke I beard this week-end," they
all knew that to be the signal for the "clan"
to gather in room 820 to
hear some of
by his friends,
came to us two weeks late from N'anticoke
Hipli School.
In spite of the handicap of
a late hepinninp he came through his Fresh"Olie," as Oliver
man year
is
called
with flying colors.
"Katink's" famous stories. 'I'hey all liked to
collect in her room anyway, for, if she had
just returned from home on Sunday night,
there always was a reason, even though reducing had become
Oliver took an active part in school activities, aside from his regular course of
study. Among the list of his activities may
be found the Mixed Chorus, to which he
belonged the first semester.- He was on the
stage set committee for the Fresliman play,
"So This
Is
London."
He
to that group of students
their lessons prepared.
also
Proficiency in story-telling (?) and abilmake sandwiches, however, were only
some of "Katink's" attractive (pialitics. for
her generous disposition could hardly be
surpassed. "Pete" knows.
ity to
belonged
who always
liad
.•\lthough often lured along the paths of
idleness by tlie gang. "Katink" never failed
Oliver belonged to the Men's Glee Club.
He was al,so a member of the Phi Lambda
or Nature Study Club.
to
wish Oliver all kinds of success
his chosen profession.
do her work.
She proved
to all
in
her
Freshman nmsic class her admirable ability
to concentrate, when she rendered "A Sweet
Little Robin" to the extreme di-light of the
Oliver took a very active part on the
staff of the .Maroon and Gold.
In addition
to this he was an active member of the
newly organized Y. .M. C. A.
We
the
audience.
.Many
people thought "Katink" a cpiiet
but i)erhaps they never had
heard her vocal reaction to the ajjpearance
of little Archibald in the wastehasket. Nevertheless, "Katink." the gang W(udd be lost
without you.
little
in
A real pal is he. wbate'er the task may
he; you need not worry. Just ask "Olie."
miss,
Kathryn's
however, were not
the dormitory for she
was an active member of the Mixed Chorus,
Seranton Club, and the Tau Kappa Phi
Sororitv.
activities,
confined to those
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M.
HELEN WOLFE
Turhotville High School
Espy, Pa.
Central High Srhool
Scrantoii, Pa.
"Izzy"
It was in the summer school of 1927 that
Helen made her first formal visit to B. S.
She had just graduT. C.'s class room.
She
ated from Turhotville High School.
Isabel usually suggests a quiet,
demur, sophisticated girl, with her thoughts
Of cour.se,
always turned to her studies.
we thought tliis always held true but look
That flashing smile and
at her jjicture.
those big brown eyes tell you the whole
The name
—
really liked B. S. T. C. so well that she desired to come back that fall for a two-year
Here is Helen
time flies!
course.
expecting a Senior "write up," and about
to graduate.
How
story.
"A
nifty dancer full of pep,
tell tlie world she sure can step.
She's got a Scrantonian sheik.
And she thinks he can not he beat."
During our two years together we have
learned to enjoy her jileasant smile and
She is one of
appreciate her friendship.
those cheerful girls with merry eyes, and
chestnut brown hair a good combination.
We also admire her studious disposition
l$ut our advise is that she really should not
spend so much time studying at night. For
detailed information, ask Helen.
I'll
do the boys stop and inquire: "Who
that girl?" Oli, that is "Izzy." Everyone
knows her. Those who haven't seen her have
"What is there in
certainly heard of her.
a name? "Izzy" is a rather happy go lucky
girl and expects to teach, but expectations
do not always come true. One of "Izzy's"
She loves to talk
diversions is dancing.
and dance and is usually ready to relate
the news of the dance the night before.
Nor does she take a back seat when it comes
to the opposite sex. Let's not stop to count,
for we probably would run out of num-
Whv
—
is
to make us betraining for a nurse.
think her sister is the drawing card to
Nevertheless, we wish her
that profession.
heaps of success in school teaching, nursing, or whatever she undertakes.
Sometimes
Helen
lieve that she will
go
tries
in
We
She was an ardent su])porter of the Glee
Club and Geograi)hic Society.
bers.
"Izzy" is especially fond of Notre Dame.
won't give away any personal secrets,
We
"Izzv."
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ESTHER WRL'BLE
Berwick High School
Kingston High School
Berwick, Pa.
Kingston. Pa.
"Es"
"Wriglitie"
Esther
is
brown
lijrlit
of
medium
lieipht, lias curl (less)
locks, and, altlioufrh avoirdupois
and Esther may be distantly
would never guess it.
er
related,
Her chief delight is in startling
room with: "No gym today,"
you
the lockor "Un-
expected test in English Composition and
!"
When these statements
it was dreadful
have caused sufficient excitement to satisfy
this apparently demure person, the mask
drops off and a smile appears, telling us
all that we have been the victims of anShe has escaped
other of Esther's jokes.
so far without being mobbed.
She
ever,
has
her
schitlarly
when she packs away
— for Esther
edge
Is
a
moments,
a lot of
howknowl-
good student.
Always ready to help the other fellow
and a good companion, especially if furnished
with
any kind
will
the
cherished
chocolate
bar
do
We
hear occasional murinurlngs about a
certain someone in the region of Hazleton
and a nice dance now and then. Are we
sure that these murnmrings are authentic?
Oh, no! we aren't, because our "Wrightie"
doesn't wear her dates on her sleeve.
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is
liut
rare."
A
rare mixture of seriousness and contagious mirth are the qualities that bind
her friends to Esther.
Esther has many
acquaintances, for her winning smile with
the dimples peei)lng out at both corners.
makes her well known.
"Es" has intellect and this doesn't mean
she stays in and studies. She has manager
written all over her and a capable one
she has proven herself to be.
Her opinion
is not only contributed in Current Literature Club, Supervisor's Board and Tau Phi
Epsilon, but is solicited and highly valued.
.\ great lover of all types of good literature is "Es." Poetry Is her "meat." Anything from G. Kichmond to Socrates appeals
to her.
In future life we foresee a short
time as a school marm for various reasons,
hut the foresight of humans is but to laugh
in the sight of fate.
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YOCUM
"Ken" entered Teachers" College
fall
of
He was
"25.
in
considered a silent
of that class until he became known
by his charming personality and his knowledge of all subjects, especially history and
might consider him as
mathematics.
We
the scholar of the class by Emerson's definition of "Man Thinking."
Marion always believes in looking at the
bright side of life; never a cloud or a gloom
comes her way.
Her motto is, "Never
trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.''
She is a true and loyal friend and always
greets one with a pleasant and happy smile.
All of those bring about the sweet disposition that Marion possesses.
"Ken's" ability has been e.xtended beyond
his regular studies, for he has been an enthusiastic supporter of all music clubs, being a member of the Mixed Chorus, '27;
Men's Glee Club, "28, '29; Orchestra, "29 and
Music -Appreciation Club, '2ti. His activity
along other lines made him Secretary of the
Teachers' Art Guild, '27, Associate Editor
of the Maroon and Gold, '26 and '28 and a
member of the Local History Club, '28.
—
Talk about being industrious well, she
She never neis that and even more.
glects her work on account of other affairs.
sure
We
He
has very little time for the opposite
for it is he who brushes off the dust
and cuts the pages of the old volumes in
He is much interested in
our library.
geneology and uses the library to satisfy
in
life.
"A
helping hand, a willing heart,
.\lways ready for any part.
A wonderful girl, a friend so true.
What more can one wish of vou."
Some people are born great, but it is
with confidence that the class of "29 pre-
v:
sure that Marion will find joy
in teaching and in any other
undertaking
this interest.
will achieve greatness.
^IS^B^r^
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feel
and success
sex,
"Ken"
YOUNG
"Still water runs deep."
This applies to
Marion. She appears to be quiet, but when
one becomes acquainted with her, one discovers that she is full of fun.
She is a
dependable sort of person, and with this
she carried a pleasing jiersonality.
She is
a real student and distributes her time
in applying herself to her school work.
tlie
member
dicts that
E.
Kingston Township Higli Selioo!
M yoming. Pa.
Bloomsburg High School
Bloomsburg. Pa.
"Ken" "Sorooge"
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STELLA EUGENL\ ZATAVETSKI
Benton Vocation High School
Plvmontli High School
Benton. Pa.
"Bee"
A
Phmouth.
good natured person is one who can
M. and sing about it.
One
of the chief interests of our friend
athletics.
Sometimes we feel that
instead of the name Stella, Jim (Gym),
would suit her better. She is a lover of all
sports, particularly basketball.
If you sec
a snappy game of basketball, you may well
think that Stella is an active participant.
get up at 3:30 A.
"Bee"" is that way.
Stella
The early hours of
morn never effect her cheery disposition.
Her letters often have on them the champion long distance postmark.
Altliough her
in her
studies,
.\side from that she is a valuable
member of the College Symphony Orchestra, where slie can display her ability on
tlie violin.
"Bee"" doesn"t confine her talent
to the violin alone but plays the piano
equally well.
mind may wander, she stands high
Although athletics play an important part
her school life, she, by no means, ignores
her studies.
.\lmost any night you can
see "Stell" with notebook and text occupying a reserved seat in the upstairs lobby.
Yes, inded. she believes in the motto, "Work
now and play after!""
"If you want a girl who's tried and true,
If you want a girl who's all true blue.
If
"Bee"" is popular and has a host of
friends, which she does not believe in confining to the feminine sex alone.
\'ariety
is the spice of life.
all
a
worker when
there"s
work
If
you want
a jolly
sport
to
chum
with
you.
If you want an all "round
Then III sav. "Get Stell".
college girl, too.
that
Success and happiness to you, "Bee,"'
vour future
you want
to do.
and cannot
help but make good, but what about
musical ability, "Bee"'?
is
in
She is a first-rate basketball and hockey
player and an excellent dancer. Her siiecialty is solo dancing and she is always sure of
an audience.
"Bee"" intends to be a teacher
Pa.
"Stell"
in
life.
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A. ZIEMBA
High School
Simpson. Pa.
"Ked" ".inn-
ELEANOR
Fell
One thing worth
Who
Does it take ".Viin" long to get acquaintNot much. Her jovial and sympafor her a wide circle
"Ann's" chief hobby is dancing and
"Ann's" graceful form was missed in tlie
gym the first nine weeks of this year. What
was the reason? ".\nn" was busily teaching the little cherubs at Berwick.
However, rumor would have
it
that "Ann"
didn't miss Bloomsburg one bit, for that
"certain party" consumed much of ".^nn's"
Love her?
"Buddy" takes a great
yet her school work is not neglected for she
ranks as one of the highest in scholastic
standing.
the only accomplishment of
Her scholastic standing has
won the admiration of teachers and classmates alike.
"Ann" is also interested in
isn't
the
after-dinner
gym crowd
the
dances
I
Ask
the
so-
Yet when she seriously (?) talks
of taking advanced work in music we doubt
rorities!
—
won her numerals during
her for look at her popularity with the
brutal sex!
But one can't help loving her,
so do you wonder?
Freshman year. She sure did work
hard to make the Obiter a success.
AVe all know that ".\nn" will be a suc-
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Like her playing?
at
her
cess in all her undertakings.
ing you success and luck.
once.
interest in all ac-
tivities of the school, being a member of
the Orchestra, First-.\id, Dramatic and "B"
Clubs.
She never misses a social event,
this lively girl.
She
its best.
Ask them
troubled one.
time.
athletics.
helps friendship at
Where's "Buddy?" Then around the corner comes a sweet smiling face which immediately changes to undertake the serious
mother role of her gang, ready to help the
of friends at B. S. T. C.
Dancing
while having
Is a friend who's stood the test.
Such a one is our dear "Buddy,"
ed?
won
ZYDAXOWICZ
Newport High Scliool
Glen Lyon. Pa.
"Buddy"
Tall of .stature, fair of face,
Red hair and full of grace.
That's ',\nn."
thetic nature has
.M.
m.
That she may be blessed with happiness
and success in her future life is the sincere
wish of her gang and all that knew her.
Here's wish-
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To Those
The
To some
(lays pass
it
it
the goal for which
I
For some
ous
ui)hill
come.
finally
—the thought of leaving
who have come
l)rings
Follow
and graduation has
hrings sadness
hind those friends
to all of us
Who
to
mean
hapjMness as well
we have
so
he-
much; but
—having attained
striven so long.
of us college has been one long, continu-
grind; for others the going has not been so
hazardous but for
of us
all
it
has been a i)rotitable ad-
venture.
And now
spirit that has
that
we
are leaving
dominated our
displayed; that those
who
it is
our wish that the
class will continue to be
follow will continue to "carry
on" for the institution that they have learned to
love.
Class of
'29.
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Class of 1930
OFFICERS
Clarence
Rn
h
-
-
President
-
TurRSABEliT ScHlVLEIi
/'/(('
Norma
.1.
Kxoll
Robert Deu
E. H.
Reams
Prcxidciit mill llistoriiiii
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Secrclari/
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Treamircr
Advisor
('l.AHi:xti:
Hrcil
Junior History
Tlie Junior Class of the State Teaolurs Colle
the first class to enter this institution with the jjurjjose of ohtaining- the
As Freshmen we were organized with the FreshHowever, when we were
Baelu'lor of Science in Education.
men
of the two-\'ear course
who
greatly outnumbered us.
called together for the purpose of organization, three of our
chosen from the four-year group,
Juniors, do you
Or perhaps you went
remember
to
Once
as our
ac(iuainted,
Kid Party.
a
in
search of
Gi-een headbands, cotton stockings, and bothersome
ditticulties that
we made our presence
Will you ever forget it?
members
favorable connnent.
ensued.
the school known by such activities
Then "The Goose Hangs High was
in
"
of our class; no l)lay since that day has
Then came
Freshman Ho])
the
frolicked to our heart's content and bade goodbye to our
F'eeling that
were
officers
a minority.
when you went to Science Hall for gym.''
Room L? And then just as if getany Freshman to do, the brilliant u])per-classmen
few of the
|)resented by a cast coni|)osed of
received more
Freshmen
we were
the day
ting acquainted wasn't enough for
black dinks were just
in spite of the fact that
Carver Hall
announced Freshmen customs.
is
degree of
We must mave a motto to guide
we choose the following:
us,
.1
at
which we
Freshmen days.
flower to re])resent us. and a
color to identify us,
Clasx Motto
"To be, rather than to seem"
Snapdragon
Class Floxcer
Green and White
Class Colors
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So organized, the Class of
Any
were
]
930 has met
review of the aetivities of our class would he decidedly incomi)lete
The "B" Cluh with our Dorotiiy Foote
to omit athletics.
promoted school
to
sjiirit
the highest point
Booth how he could have carried on men's
s
prolilenis as Juniors of B. S. T. C.
its
it
if
we
for President has
has reached in years.
Ask Coach
athletics without our fellows
!
Elfed
Jones has ably assisted him in the coaching; Swinehart was Captain of the Football
team
in '26;
Kraynack. Captain of our Football team
team
elect of our Football
!
the Basketball Jr. Varsity in '27: Wilson on Basketball Jr.
Ruch on
Varsity in '28;
Back
in '29.
and Ruch Captain-
in '28;
of the captains of all the teams have been
the boys of our class, each one doing his best to bring victory and glory to our
Alma
Mater.
Juniors
Bergkr,
.T.
Frkd.
.Millvllle.
P.i.
V.
M.
C. A.. "28, '29; Glee Cluh. '28, '29
;
Maroon and Gold
Staff, '29.
Bm.KR, Lt-TiiKR W..
President,
.Mainvllle.
Pa.
Baseball. '27:
Football. '28; Geographic Society,
'27,
"28, "29.
Bone, Mahgaketta, Kingston, Pa.
.Mii
Phi Sigma;
"B" Club; V. W.
C.
.\.
Glee (hiti; Music
.Appreciation Club.
Dew, Robert, Nanticoke, Pa. Treasurer
of Junior Class;
Dramatic Club; Xurtli Hall Student
Coimeil; V. M. C. \.: Practical .\rts Cluh; Basketball .Manager,
Edmv.sds. Li.ewei.lvx. Xantieoke, Pa.
Leader,
Erh'iv,
Axxa
'27, '28, '29;
E.,
'29.
Freshman Class President; Dramatic Club; Cheer
North Hall Tribunal.
Bloomsburg, Pa. Geographic Society,
"27,
Secretary, '28; Junior Hockey,
'29.
Eves, Jessie M., Berwick, Pa.
French Club, '27; Tau Kappa Phi Sorority, "28, ^ice
Committee of Community Government .Vssoeiation and
Women's Student Government .Association, '28.
Fleming. Kathrvs
I..,
President, '29;
Fleming. Lobretta
Phi Sororitv,
Exeter, Pa.
Constitution
A., E.xeter, Pa.
'28,
'29;
Orchestra,
'27, '28;
Junior Hockey Team,
"29;
Tau Kappa
Vice President Women's .Student Government .Association,
FoLLMEH, WiNiruEi). Blodmslui rg. Pa. Junior Hockey Team,
Treasurer, '28; Mixed Chorus, '28; Current Events Cluh,
i
'29;
Geographic Society,
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'29.
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FooTE,
Dramatic Club,
Bloomsburg, Ph.
-M..
President of "B" Club. "29;
'29;
"-iS.
Orchestra, "27; Mixed Chorus. "28; Corresponding Secretary
Hockey Team,
Havex
Omega
FoRTXER,
Psi
"29; Social
Committee,
Phi Sigma. "29; Junior
Team; Alpha
President Bloomsburg Players; Tennis
Bloomsburg, Pa.
AV.,
Mu
"29.
Fraternity; Boys" Glee Club; Student Council; "Speaking to Father,'" Play
Tournament; I.ettermen's Club.
Fritz. J.vsper M., Bloomsburg, Pa.
Football.
Richard D., Bloomsburg, Pa.
Manager of Baseball, "27; Manager
27. "28; Baseball. "28, "29;
Football, "26;
Frysiihe.
Orchestra,
Football, "27; Phi
President of Phi
Gori.D. Gilbert, Xanticoke, Pa.
I
"2fi.
Pramatic Club.
"28.
Science Club,
"27. "28, "29;
Lambda,
"27,
"29;
"28,
Assistant
"27, '28.
Lambda; Student Council of North Hall:
Community Council: Nanticoke Club.
President of North Hall Student Government. '29;
H.iRixc.
Rot
HiDLW.
H.\Roi.D J., Espy, Pa.
TracK Team,
Raymond
Hodges.
Club,
T.,
Geographic Society,
Club, '28;
M., Bloomsburg, Pa.
Phi Sigma, "28; .\lpha Psi
'27; Class
Night Committee,
"28;
E.,
Tournament.
Council
Baseball, "27:
'29;
Treasurer.
Freshman Class Play; Dramatic Club; Vice PresiOmega Fraternity; Christmas Dance Committee,
'28.
'28.
French Club; First
.\id
Club; Sewing
Cub; Tennis
"B" Club.
fleograpbic Society.
I'a.
'29:
.liiiiior
and
Senior
'27.
Debate.
President, 28; Dramatic Club.
"2(i:
Representative
Student
'28.
JoxES, Elfed. Nanticoke. Pa.
of
"28,
Speech Arts Club; Social Committee,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
'27. '28;
.toHX. Charles A.. Mainville.
'28,
Secretary,
'28.
'29.
Mixed Chorus,
Holvba, Josephixe M., Berwick, Pa.
Huttox, Helex
'27,
President Phi Lambda, '27; President Electric City
Scranton, Pa.
Community Government,
Hoffmax, K.\rleex
"27,
Locker Room,
Secretary North Hall Student Government, '28; President Y. M. C. A.,
'28, '29;
Mu
Glee
"27;
'29; Secretary
dent
Men"s Glee Club; Current Events Club.
Nescopeck, Pa.
J..
.\ssistant
Coach of Basketball and Football;
Men; Vice President Dramatic Club; Honorary Fraternity; Coach
.\ssistant
Dean
of Track; Let-
termen's Club.
JoxES,
\Vii.i.L\.M
M., Taylor, Pa.
Government,
'29;
Omega
Phi
Lambda,
'27;
Chi Fraternity.
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Norma
Assistant Basketball Manager.
Dramatic Club, "27, "28, "29; Alpha
Track Team, "26, "27; Lettermens Club.
Psi
"29.
Dmepa
Foot-
;
Sophomore Representative on Governing Board; Vice
"28, President, '29; Chairman Social Committee
Xantieoke, Pa.
J..
President of
Tau Kappa Phi
Sorority,
Women's Student Ciovernment
KxoLL, P.\rL
Lambda;
G., Bloonisburfr, Pa.
ball, "26, "27, "28, '29;
KxoLi,.
Plii
"2S, "29.
Association,
B., Mainville. Pa.
Krafchik, Joseph
T., Glen Lyon. Pa.
Football.
matic Club, "28; Lettermen's Club.
Kh,\vsack. Alex
J.,
Plymouth. Pa.
"27. "28;
Football Captain,
Baseball. "27;
'2G, "27, "28:
Ba
.ketball. '26;
Dra-
Basketball, "26; Baseball;
Dramatic Club; President of North Hall Student Government; President Plymouth
Club.
Kl-htz,
Samuel W., Milton, Pa. Men"s Glee Club,
Maroon and Gold Dance Orchestra,
dent, "29;
and Gold,
"29;
Dramatic Club,
"28, "29;
Symphony
'28, "29;
Advertising Manager of Maroon
Orchestra,
'28,
Presi-
"29.
Mav.vx, Coletta M.. Bloonisl)urg, Pa.
Tennis Tournament;
tiirls"
Chorus; Sewing Club;
First Aid.
Michael. .Vrthir
L..
Berwick. Pa.
Science Club.
Miller, Earl R., Bloomsburg, Pa.
'28;
Tribunal. "27; Football Assistant
"27,
Manager
Dramatic Club; CJeographic Society; Omega Chi Frater-
Morris. .Iohx E.. Forty-Fort, Pa.
nity,
Manager
Phi Lambda; Practical Arts Club.
Sergeant of Arms,
Nelsox, Marie
"27,
F., Catawis.sa, Pa.
Treasurer,
"28.
Geographic Society; Current Events Club; Lantern Club.
0"CoxxELL. Mahrue. Asblcy, Pa. President Alpha Delta. "27; Y. \V. C. A. Cabinet; Vice
President of Community Government; Alpha Psi Omega; "B" Club; Dramatic Club.
Mu
Oswald. Margaret H., Scranton. Pa.
"B"" Club; Glee Club;
Phi Sigma: President Y. \V. C. \. Student Council;
Book Club.
Pettit. K-xthryx, Bloomsburg, Pa.
College Symphony Orchestra; President and Trea"The Goose Hangs High"; Maroon and Gold Orchestra; Treasurer Student
Richards, Edgar E., Alden Station, Pa.
surer,
Organization; Student Council; Representative of the .Junior Class; Vice President
Music Appreciation Club.
"27.
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Berwick. Pa.
A.,
Varsity Basketliall,
.Juninr (lass President; nraniatie
Treasurer I.eftennen"s Club;
"2(i;
C'liili;
Kncitliall.
"2(i,
Captain
'27.
.Iiiiiior
Captain
'-'K
Elect, '29; Secretary Nortli Hall Student CJovernment.
Saxofrs. H-kzel. Benton. Pa.
SciiVYLEH. Thvrs.vbeht.
French
Club, '27;
Myra
.SiiARPi-Ess.
Pa.
BlooMisburjT,
Sewing
Club, '28;
Bloonishurir. Pa.
-S.,
Phi
Sijrnia
Current Events
;
Vice
President
.luniiir
Class;
W.
C. A.;
Cluli.
Society; Current Events.
Secretary Glee Cluli; Mixed Chorus; Y.
Camp
Delta Zeta Sorority;
Mu
CIeof:ra])liic
Sherwood. Ixa M., Tunkliannock. Pa.
.\lplia
Society; Current Events Club.
Gei>)rrai)liic
Fire Ciirls; Tennis Tournament.
Sponseller. Nevix. Mainville. Pa.
Stixer. Cyrii. W., Oraufreville. Pa.
SwARTZ. Margaret
'29;
Mu
WiLLUM
Basketball,
.\n.
'2-5;
T.,
'27,
"28;
First
Aid Club; Junior
Women's Student Government Association,
Clul).
Trcverton, Pa.
Dramatic Club; Football,
Pre.sident Student Tribunal,
'25, '26;
'24, '25,
Captain,
'26, '28;
Baseball; Track; Lettermen's Club.
Rav. Bloomshurg, Pa.
W.\DAs. Charles
.\lden
J.,
Club; Football,
ment. Treasurer,
WrLsox. Robert
'26,
Geographic Society,
Pa.
Phi Sigma; President
Student Council; "B"
SwixEHART.
Thomas.
Millville,
I..
-Hockey Team;
tieofrraphic Society.
C
'26,
'27,
Station,
'2T,
Pa.
Treasurer Freshman Class; Treasurer Dramatic
'28; Basketball, '27, '28; Baseball, '27, '28;
Vice President,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
'28;
Baseball,
Student Govern-
President of Lettermen's Club.
'27,
Captain, '28; .Junior Varsity Basketball,
Captain, '27; Captain of Class Football Team,
'26. "27, '28;
Vice President Letter-
men's Club.
Yeageh, Hazel v., Catawissa Pa.
Geographic Society; Rural Club; Lantern Slide Club.
Yeager. Wh.liam
Symjihony Orchestra.
'28;
B., Dallas, Pa.
Maroon and Gold
Staff, '27, '28; Business
Men's Student (iovernment,
"28.
'27, "28;
Manager
of
North Hall Orchestra,
Maroon and
'27,
CJold, '28, "29;
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OFFICERS
I
Edward Dk Voe
David Baker -
I'lVf I'rc.iiiifiit
Dorothy Kisxer
Sccrcltirii
Chester Hess
Treasurer
DoHOTHV \olGT
Ilistiirian
Prcsiili'iil
H. Fexstemaker
Atlvixor
Kdharu Dk
\'<)E
I're.iidiiil
Sophomore History
The
cliief
aim of the Sophomore class
is
for bigger
and better So))liomores, both
opportunity to dis))lay our poten-
This is really our
scholastically.
being restricted in a certain sense, by a combination of two-year and fouryear students in our Freshman \-ear. Because of this fact, we have done very little
The Sophomore Cotillion
this year except prepare ourselves for the next two years.
socially
and
first
tialities,
was one example of what we can do, that is, be tip-top and successful in all of our
undertakings.
Mr. Fenstemaker, our able class advisor, is helping us greatly to
pave the way toward success
David H. Baker
in tin- future.
---------
Columbia. Pa.
dark Rciined arouiul liire. Romeo, is right, because all "Dave" does
halls.
But don't misunderstand us, he"s looking for work. He's real energetic,
is
that's why he's on tlie Coinnuinity Governing Board, and a valuable member of the Junior
Varsity Basketball Team.
"Dave"
roam the
is
tliat tall,
Roy O. Beishlixe
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Benton, Pa.
There's a deep mystery sur-
This bashful suitor hails from another big city up the line.
rounding Koy, but anyway he expects to be in Grand Opera some day,
fail him, because he does a lot of singing in the Glee Club.
--------
Beatrice Bowmax
What would the Sophomore
if
his voice doesn't
Orangevillc, Pa.
She's always
on the job, whether it's to Captain a Hockey team or a basketball team, or band out homemade candy. The Student Council values "Beatty "s" membershi]), too, as well as the Maroon
class do without "Beatty"
(and her
tlivver:-
anJ Gold.
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Bowman
Elizahk.th C.
"Betty"
L^J^^^-iSv<^!yt'-^v<^^rrn^^('-grAcgvCO^^a>cc^j^
known
to all of
lis
ttiroujrh lier a]>pearance
in
slie e\"er jrets to
class on time because she's
Bloonishurg. Pa.
s
leaniiiifr
how
iiu'ludiiiL' ('(ilomliia,
We
"Lou"
jrirls
is
as well as a valued
so quiet
and
tennis racket; Just the kiml one likes to borrow.
e.xcept at
Helex
of the
Men's
--------
like ".linmiy," he's
nice,
.see
Bloonislniru-. Pa.
too occupied
lie's
baseball ])itcber in the seventeen
the best
member
don't
mailbox.
takes part in week-end activities, because
teach up the Creek.
James H. Davis
All the
wati'biiii^ tin*
--------
Lewis L. Crevklinc;
"Hcnder Town Lou" never
to
always
m
the Fresliman play last year.
"Hetty's" excellent actinjr accounts for her membership in the Dramatic Cluh.
how
^
and then,
"Jimmy"
Cllee C'lub.
Bloonishurg, Pa.
too, he has a
studies so hard
peach of a
see him
we never
Glee Club. Dramatic Club, and Baseball.
--------
Deppex
K.
Xescoiitck. Pa.
Helen blows in from Neseopeck every day, and it sure takes a stron;; wind, too, not because Helen is hij; by any means, hut she just hates to leave the city, becau.se of frieiuUy
She's an enerfretic member of the Current Events Club,
ties or "bonds" or what have you'and tile I'lii Caiiima Tan .Sorority.
Edward
"Kd"
or
cla.sses
is
T. 1)e \'oe
hails
._---_--
from the big
city
up
the
river.
We
never
the library with other Berwickians, or, perhaps
in
its
much of "Ed" except in
another "Berwickian." "Ed"
President of the Sophomore Class, and also represents the Locker
munity Ciovernment. His motto
tile time |ilay anyway."
,Ionx
W. Dyer
•Icibn
around.
Ei.onsE
is,
"Work
first
Berwick. Pa.
.see
Room
and play afterward, and
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Ciane
if
EvA.vs
the
Com-
Bloomsburg, Pa.
Is rather a quiet fellow, and we often have to do much .searchinfr
Hut he's right there when it comes to class work or anything that
.1.
in
you don't have
to see
if
he
is
requires work.
Bloonishurg. Pa.
found anywhere from Science Hall to any room in the dormitory. She likes
to have her fortune told, too, to .see if she's going to "pas.s" everything. Elouise is a member
of the Current Events Club.
Elouise
is
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Frank
Bloom.sburg, Pa.
V. Faus
Frank just loves lecture courses, he can sleep all he wants to be does anyway. And,
when he isn't sleeping he's deeply interested in driving the school bus or talking to a certain
Frank is a member of the Dramatic Cluh.
blond.
—
Helex
B. Gibboxs
---------
Benton, Pa.
Bloomsburg, last fall, hut she's been early to everything since.
Maybe that is because she's thinking in terms of State rather than Bloomsburg. Helen is an
active member of the Dramatic Club this year.
Helen was
late in entering
Rebecca Gilmore
--------
Bloonishurg, Pa.
"Becky is one of our many day students. She is noted for her frequent nightly visits
to Waller Hall, along with the rest of the "Bloomsburg Gang." "Becky" was on the hockey
team and her main issue is sports.
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TluTC are
And
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CioLDKu
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ii
few
ariiuiid lirrf
see him play Haskethall
done too.
School of Industrial
of
l*;i.
know Frank, one of our star Imskrthall players.
new Captain of liasel)all for this year. You should
not
.\n(l
till'
funny part
is
has
lie
lli.it
all
i)aiiit?
"Kate"
is
of his lessons
Berwick, Pa.
from the Philadelphia
school l)usiness, having; graduated
tliis
and can she
.\rt.
Hekfkran
Er.ma M.
the
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memher
an old
is
(Id
is
He's a whi/,1
I
Cathkkine F. Hayes
"Kate"
who
Frank
that all reminds us that
Bloornshurg.
ESai.
also in the Geojiraphy C'luh this year.
Montrose, Pa.
—
F,rma is a hanl workinjr jrirl she is. If she isn't workiiifr on her lessons, she's eatinjr.
She's always workin;.' in the .Maroon .ind (oild otiice. and inaylie she isn't a sliinin); star in
athletics.
Tom
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Hexuv
L.
Tom
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
never around, hut we needn't wonder where he
is
huildinj; castles in the air.
Chester C. Hess
"C'het" sees
knows
all,
Team?
of a Football
Tom
is keepinjr himself, because he
an active member of the College Orchestra.
all, aiul is
"diet"
is
Sophomore
the treasurer of the
is
known by
Who
all.
wouhln't be
if
is
Trcvorton. Pa.
he weren't
Manaper
Nature Study Club, Student (lovernment, an Who knows he may be President some day; I mean
also in the
Class.
—
of the da.ss.
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Ila Ivev
Blooiiisliuri;, Pa.
when she wasn't lauphinpr Of course not. That's because she is in
about every kind of athletics she can jret in. One of her favorite sports is makin;; candy for
Did you ever see
Ila
certain Waller Hall pirls.
Elsie V. Kellak
We
is
---------------
know very little' about F'.lsie except that she always manafjes
new student in our class, not havinjr been with us last year.
a
Tiio.MAs
KiKKEit
,1.
to
have
lier lessons.
She
Columbia, Pa.
He's the N'apolcon we see galloping around. "Tam" sees all,
hears all, knows all, not according to himself, but according to us he is one of the most valued
Basketball, IJaseball, and Football Stars we have. He can also run a "little," which accounts
f<»r his being tm the 'I'rack Team.
"Tam"
that hip athlete.
is
DoKiiTiiv B. Kis.vER
---------
Miincy, Pa.
you hear a "tap-tap," or a "ipiiet, girls," you can Just bet it is "Dot" making her rounds.
a hard job being a supervisor and being liked at the same time, but "Dot" manages
If
It
is
both very well.
She
is al.so
Secretary of the .Sophomore Class.
Frances Knickerbocker
Frances
We
don't see
heard.
S
7^\
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is
1
She
is
--------
famous for her numerous "invitations"
much of Frances, either, except
a member of the French Club.
9a9
at classes,
Berwick, Pa.
up in Berwick.
certainly makes herself
to Chicken dinners
and then she
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Scranton. Pa.
wonder why lie pets on the train at Kingston,
then they say "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." "Bob" belongs to the Geography t'luli.
"Hob"
Scranton, but
lives in
Kosmela
Ad.\ E.
often
Init
Plyuioutli. Pa.
you want to meet a good hockey jilayer. shake liands witn .\(la, because she is right
there. She doesn't say much, but she thinks lots, which, perhaps, accounts for her excellent
mastery of languages. She is also in the Current literature Club.
If
Eugene Krolikowski
Beck"
".Senator
We
student.
many
to tell
is
noted for his speeches at North Hall, as well as his diligence as a
don't hear
much
Arthir C. McKexzie
We really believe ".^rt"
everyone thinks
has the wiggles, because he never
he's right,
Helen
.seen until
is
that lesson
is
if
It is
is
Manager
of the
.\l])lia
He
likes to
argue
Team, a member
He's some football
of the Baseball
Psi
Omega.
Chinchilla, Pa.
she was not hugging a text book of some
Helen
mastered.
an excellent basketball and hockey
is
.sort,
and she
is
one of our few "decidedly blond" blondes.
jilayer.
---------
Meixell
M.^Rio.v R.
he
said
Bloomslnirg. Pa.
still.
--------
Helen wouldn't be herself
She
a
is
sits
is
i.s.
Mavnard
L.
why
member
that
.so
Dramatic Club, as well as
of the
player, ".Vrt"
never
is
-------
i
until
around the campus, but around the fireplace, he
on the .Junior Varsity Basketball Team.
of him
He
a strange tale.
E.spy, Pa.
know Marion. She is very energetic in her
both in and out of classes. .lust now she is occupied in the playful game
hundred and forty." Marion is a member of the Current Literature Club.
indeed a shame, that more people do not
studies and playful
of "keeping under a
--------
Theodore Morrissev
Wanamic, Pa.
one of the .Siamese Twins; they named the other one "Danny."
He elected
Elizabethan Drama, liecause he likes the poem, "Mary has a little lamb." Sh
Teddy thinks
that the lamb is he. What would the Geography Club do without him-'
"Ted"
is
!
Orval
Palsgrove
C.
Orval's favorite hobby
the satisfaction of
is
-------------to
knowing that
Mavnard J. Pennington
Who around here isn't acquainted
\vith
"Stub."
I
bet that he
is
"Floss"
preferably
is
in
a
member
Bloomsburg, Pa.
going to be a doctor
some day because he .just loves the hospitals. He is on the Football Squad
ber of the Dramatic Club and the .\lpha Psi Omega.
Florence M. Regan
Frackville, Pa.
come to classes in time to see them dismissed. But we have
he comes anyway. Orval is on the Football Team.
--------
as well as a
mem-
Kingston, Pa.
of the "fourth Hoor gang," but she's found on any floor at any time,
the telephone booth.
"Regan's" pet hobbies, other than the above mentioned
"Floss" is a First Aider as well as a member
are studying and sitting on the ))orch railing.
of the Phi
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is thinlviiifr
is
a inenilier of
Martin
Dramatic
tlie
Sunny
to iittciul oollejrc in
lis
and
t'luli
("aliforniii
;
but don't ask (lues-
Besides heinfr on the Maroon and (iold Staff, Doris
tlie
l*lii
(lamma
'I'au.
A. Sekulski
may
"Ski"
member
of Ipavinjx
merely poinp for an education.
tions, slie"s
Blooinslnirfi. Pa.
Glen Lvon, Pa.
he seen at any liour of
-Anyway
of the fair sex.
ean
lie
day winding himself around
tlie
some
a pole to talk to
Basketball and Tennis, and he actually likes to
))!ay
studv.
AiiTHiR
"Artit"
one of the town fellows, but he never misses a trick
is
that "Artie" will
Baseball
Team
Dorothy
doesn't
Bloonislmrg, Pa.
uj) here.
.\iid
the Junior Varsity Football
because
jruess
I
Team and
the
also.
Hawlev, Pa.
undoubtedly one of the most popular
is
— well,
just
classes ten minutes late, either, but
A. \'oigt
"Dot"
a favor
mean be can come to
never grow up. "Artie" is on
down town
be lives
--------
SussER
!•".
ask her and
she'll
do
Her
it.
girls here.
If
you want her to do you
versatality can be effectively depicted by the
Corresponding Secretary of the Governing
is President of the Delta Phi Sigma
Board; Maroon and Gold member. Dramatic Club member; and last, but by far the most im-
fact that she
;
portant, Historian Extraordinary of the
"Hill" lives in the suliurbs of
morning
chariot every
Class.
--------
IL Weaver
\Vjli,ia.\i
Sophomore
He
at eight.
Bloomsburg (Light Street).
is
very active
in
Blooin.sburt!;.
.\nd he rides forth
his
both Glee Club and the Orchestra.
-------
Clarence R. Wolever
in
Pa.
Xanticokc. Pa.
"The Face at the Window," will best describe Clarence. He can hand out more clean
and more eats than anyone else in the school. He is also F.ditor-in-Cliief of the
Maroon and Gold, and a member of the grouji that always know their lessons in class. He is
clothes
also a
member
Joseph
of the
Omega
Chi Fraternity.
Yacaboxis
J.
"Yock"
the
is
Malianov Citv. Pa.
handsome
football player
Just ask everyone
football
basketball and baseball as well.
I
Esther
R.
There
down
Yeager
isn't
"pat."
"Yock"
tell
is
also on the
Esther
in
.Staff
have
it
.\nd can he play
his history
Track Team and
the line of studies.
F'sther entered in February, 1928, hut
The .Maroon and Gold
will
women.
------
--
much one can
just "hates" the
and then you
school
in
who
in
because he plays
the
Dramatic Club.
Philadelphia, Pa.
She has every book and
didn't take her long to catch
up
autlioi
to
U.S.
values her memhershijp as well as the Nature Study Club.
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OFFICERS
Edmixd
.Iexkixs
GoiiDAN
WaMBAIGH
President
J' ICC Prc.ilelrnt
SaHA Wr.I.LIVKR
Secretari/
Harold Davis
Treasurer
Saul Gutter
Historiiiii
E. H.
Nelson
-
Adi'isor
Ki>:*ii'Ni)
Jkxkins
Prts'uhnt
Freshman History
The year
After the
first
started out in a lilaze of silory tor
few confusing weeks
studies mastered things
became
liad
tlie.
future leaders of
tlie
scliool.
heen surmounted and the routine of college
couijiaratively easier.
The memories
of the eventful
dip in the lagoon became less irksome and gradually faded into the aurora of pleasant memories.
Customs came and went leaving us
The Bon-Fire conducted by
initial
the
a bit
for the occasion
and as a whole the
well as the merchants will never forget
The
disciplined.
the school at the opening of football season
The men
debut of our class to the rest of the school.
wood
more sober and
atfair
was
was the
of the class furnished
a success.
The
school as
it.
Kids' party next occupied our attention and under legalized supervision of
the faculty the
young bloods of the
rope, and indulged in
many forms
Came King Winter and blew
class sucked lolly-pops, twiddled thumbs, jumiJed
of sujipressed whoopee.
his frosty breath
upon the campus.
winter nights young Frosh toiled .md burned the midnight
howling wind sweijt across the campus keeping nightly
the dreaded pall
of
deficiencies.
But scholarship
vigil.
])revailed
oil.
Through long
while the dreary
While over
all
hung
and the "meek"
in-
herited the earth.
The
class play furnished
ample oiiportunities
for the dramatists to display their
talent.
riitii
as a final
tribute to the year's activity e.iuie the
"From."
a fitting close
to the vear of vears.
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Bloomsburg
Katie F. Astleford Stacia p. Al'delevicz
Florexce E. Baker \'era
Ruth
Q
Hazleton
Plymouth
Tunkhannock
Baker
Florence
L.
I.
Nicholas
St.
Sarah Rose Albright
Susie L. Andes
Ida a. Ahccs
Dorothy M. Ashworth
Tunkiiannock
Beishlixe
Bloomsburg
Bexxage
Milton
Axx'A E. Berxatoxis
Howard R. Berxixger
Shenandoah
Marel C. Bigger
Froxa H. Bix'gamax-
Bloomsburg
Mifflinville
-
Tamaqua
Helex' D. Box-d
Sunbury
Rachel M. Bowex
Taylor
Locust Gap
Freeland
Mary M. BoylaxAtRELU C. Boyle
Mary E. Bradley
Centralia
Catherixe Braxigax
LuciLE
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Ebervale
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Brehm
Scranton
Dorothy G. Brobst
Berwick
Columbia
Harrisburg
Berwick
Robert A. Browx
Edith M. Bbuxxer
Fraxces H. Bubb
Jaxe L. Bittler
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L'niondale
Hex-rletta Cabo
Scranton
Gr.\ce
W. Callexder
Mary
E. Carpexter
Berwick
Hazleton
West Hazleton
Coaldale
Nanticoke
Grayce Rita Carr
Mar. R. Cavax-augh
Amelu, L. Ceppa -
Chehaxsky
Heuex W. Chudzix-ski
Ax-x-a
Gladys C. Clark
Margaret R. Coxaiiax
Jessie E. Cook
Helex C. Cott
Peckville
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Forest City
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Beaver Brook
Tunkhannock
Hazleton
Taylor
CrUIKSHAXK
Alda E. Culp
Catherixe B. Curry
^'IRGIX'IA E.
Helex- P.
Dark
Mifflinburg
Haddock
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Florexce M. Davis Harold D. Davis Margaret E. Davis Rebecca C. Davis
Regixa R. Davis
Margaret L. De Cosmo
Teresa M. De Fort Lois
Shamokin
Danville
Duryea
Kingston
Kingston
Bloomsburg
Carbondale
Hazleton
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Pittston
DeMott
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Wau^ace E. Derr
Jerseytown
Lavere a. Dieffexbach
Bloomsburg
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Helkn- D. Diemkr
Stella Dobrowoi.ski
Sarah M. Donaiioe
Floeexce L. Dunx
Dunea
Lost Creek
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Jermyn
Frank Dushanko, Jr.
Eleanor M. Dwyer
Ha/.leton
-
Dallas
VrvL\x J. Dymund Elizabeth M. Edwards
Mary M. Edwards
Miriam Edwards Dorothy H. Erwin -
Eihvardsville
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Bloomsburg
Benton
Bloonisburg
BlDomshurjr
Evans
Roy
Elvira B. Farrow
LORENE C. FeISTER
Esteli_\ B. Fenwick
Gertrude M. Ferry
Donald E. Fetter
Alva J. Fetterman
Martha S. Follmer
Miriam R. Forsythe
J.
Peckville
Berwick
Scranton
Freeland
Ringtown
Tamaqua
Benton
Lewistown
Trevorton
Alice Belle Foulds
Cora May Foust
Danville
Berwick
Phylis M. Fowler
Gertrude G. Furman
Mary' L. Gallagher
Scranton
Lost Creek
Glen Lyon
-
Gertrude R. Gavey
Antoinette J. Gentile
Mary C. Gibbons
LoRNA M. Glllow
Pittston
Northumberland
Lakewood
Wilkes-Barre
Bloomsburjr
Edwardsville
West Hazleton
Dora Gitlovitz
Dorothy- M. GorreySaul Gutter
Dorothy' I. Haen
John A. Hall
Dorothy' M. Harbis
Ezra W. Harris Ada F. Harrison
Harriet M. Harry-
West
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Wilkes-Barre
Haynes
Bloonisburg
Berwick
Old Forge
Plymouth
Ringtown
Baltimore, Md.
Ch.vrlotte E. Horsefield
Jennie T. Houser
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Minnie E. Howeth
Margaret M. Hull Clarence L. Hunsicker
Bloonisburg
Lehighton
Ashley
Joseph Ichter
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Edmund L. Jenkins
Mary Evelyn Jenkins
Desda E. John
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Scranton
Scranton
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Bloomsburg
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James Joseph Johns
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Wanamie
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Wilbur J. Hibbard
Dorothy E. Hileman
James L. Hincklev
Mn.DRED E. Hoover -
Anna
Pittston
Old Forge
Bloonisburg
Huntington Mills
Berwick
Catawissa
Gerald C. H.UiTMAN
Kathry'n V. Hause
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Mildred V. Joxes
Nanticoke
Moosic
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Wyoming
MiLDA Regixa Kazcx-as
Bessie Keatixg
LrcY M. Keeler
Ethel M. Keller
Helen M. Keller
IxEz Keller Myrtle E. A. Klischer
Oliver H. Krapf
Ruth
Glen Lyon
Blo<)insl)iirjr
Bloomshurj;
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Shenandoah
Edwardsville
Bloomsburg
Berwick
Mifflinburg
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Muncy Valley
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Lehifrlitim
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Verox-ica Kupstas
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Northumberland
Wilkes-Barre
Sunbury
Picture Rocks
Mary Helen Lahk
Jessie F. Laird
Theodore I^askowski
Sara M. Lavelle
Kathryn Mary Lee
Mary J. Lewis
Ruth M. Lewis Mildred E. Liddell -
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Trucksville
Centralia
Berwick
Bloomsburg
Kingston
Mahanoy
Lindemox
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Truman M. Litwhiler
Grace A. Lord
LOREXE H. Lt-TZ Adelixe R. MacKixder
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Wilkes-Harre
Mifflinville
Nanticoke
Hazleton
McMichael
Stillwater
Helex' E. Mackie
Eugene
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Florence Morgax
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Elma L. Morris
Dorothy H. Moss
Elizabeth Myrick Margaret E. Noel
Genevieve M. Norbert
Edna
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Scranton
Glen Lyon
Pittston
Nanticoke
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
White Haven
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Catawissa
Jermyn
Trevorton
Danville
Nanticoke
Glen Lyon
Kingston
Berwick
Peckville
Natalie
Kingston
Scranton
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Clare M. O'Dox-xell
GlEXX' a. O.MAN
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Milnesville
Joseph D. McFaddex
Hazel
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Milton
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Irma C. Kapp
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Shamokin
Eldredsville
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Catherine W. Robhins
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Stanhope Roddy Caroline E. Roller
Myrtella R. Rood
Minnie J. Rowe
Mae V. RuMBEL
West Hazleton
Seranton
New
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Nanticoke
Ringtown
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Catawissa
E. Shappell
Kingston
Taylor
Milton
Allenwood
West Hazleton
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Ringtown
Bloomshurg
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A. Siiarpless
Wilkes-Barre
Shenoski David K. Shoemaker
Ci>ARA J.
Laura M. Schultz
Margaret Shultz
Bloomshurg
Kingston
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Rupert
Seranton
Sara K. Simons
Anna E. Skijvdany
Plymouth
Mocanaqua
Bloomshurg
Joseph A. Si.ominski
Henry Edmond Smith
Mary M. Smith
Helen E. Snyder
Shirley E. Snyder
Anna A. Soloxski
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Margaret J. Sredenschek
Mae Stanton
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Bloomfield
Picture Rocks
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Fannie M. Rupp
Betty- M. Samuels
Magdelene Schild
Mary Augusta Schnure
KaTHRYN I.. SCHOOLEV
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Scranton
Walter H. Stier
Wilkes-Barre
Kathryx Stine
Anna
Paxinos
Strausner
Mildred W. Stroud
C.
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Kingston
Mabg.uiey F. Struck
Kingston
ElVA B. SlTXIFF Orya a. S\vank
Elizabeth L. Talbot
Bloomingdale
John
Wilkes-Barre
Ringtown
Sliicksliinny
D. Tay-lor
Virginia M. Tedesco
Peckville
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Daniel R. Thomas Clara M. Thompson
LtTcn.E S. Ulbich
Kingston
Ransom
Strawberry Ridge
Ruth Vandermakk
Nanticoke
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Shamokin
Catherine W. \'oLiJtATH
Mildred A. Wagner
Ruth
Nanticoke
Selinsgrove
Wagner
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Columbia
WiLLUM Gordon Wambauch
J. Warman
Henry
Scranton
Stephen A. Waurin
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Watsontown
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Dorothy' V. Welker
Naomi F, Welliver
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Mary' E.
Trucksville
Milton
Bloomsburg
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Orangeville
Werkheiser
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Jane R. Williams
Mary E. Willlxms Regina M. Willl\ms
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Peckville
Kingston
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Forest City
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Lottie M. Zebrowski
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Phillipsburg, N. J.
Pliillipshurg, N. J.
Bloomsburg
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Peckville
Bloomsburg
Berwick
Columbia
Kingston
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Shamokin
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kind can be a success with-
out the active support of the various organizations.
This Obiter
is
greater than ever before
due mainly to the greater number of organizations supporting
The Obiter
it.
staff takes this opportunity, in
behalf of the Senior Class, in extending their
thanks to the various organizations
who have
contributed to this Obiter.
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The Governing Board
The Governing Board
(if
tlie
of
tlu-
Wonitn's Stiidtnt Ciovcrnment Association
most active organizations of the College.
sentatives from each of the various classes.
by the students of Waller Hall
elected
Its
The
is
one
nicmhership consists of repre-
represejitatives are
at a stated time
and hold
nominated and
their office for one
year.
The Governing Board makes and enforces
the dormitory.
tioTis in
In addition to
its
regulations pertaining to
executi\c :ind judicial work
tin-
all
condi-
Govirning
Board functions through these committees:
1.
Finance committee which collects and dishurses the funds, and makes
out and keeps the budget in a healthy financial condition.
'2.
A
Fire-drill
committer which regulates and supervises
tire-drills
in
Waller Hall.
3.
and
4,
A
House committee which reports on condition
lavatories,
A
of halls, press-rooms
and recommends repairs and improvements.
Social connnittee which plans for dormitory parties
and
for suit-
able observance of holiday seasons in the dormitory.
The
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officers of the
M.4RGARET SwARTz
LoRETTA Fleming
Margaret Higgixs
Dorothy Voigt
MiRiEL Tavlor
Board are:
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President
President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretari/
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Gilbert Gould
Joseph Yacabonis
Nicholas Jaffin
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Clarence Rtch
Fj|HBed on
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President
Treasurer
Secretary
true educational i)rinciples and nurtured by an efficient administra-
North Hall Student Government Association has jirown
the
vibrant organization.
I
J' ice
President
We
as
an organization are grateful
into
a
living,
to the administration for
the privileges extended to us as responsibilities, and do pledge ourselves to do every-
thing within our power that
we may prove deserving
The organization meets twice
a month.
At
this
openly discuss any matter which they
tunities to
time the members have oppor-
feel will benefit
themselves indi-
This method of discipline has contributed
vidually, or the organization as a whole.
much toward
of this recognition.
the development of the mental, moral, and pliysieal wants of each
mem-
ber of the Association.
The organization
much
also does
nual festivities sponsored by the
coming Freshmen, much
enthusiasm
events
we
Humor"
On
in
to
tiieir
in tlie hearts of the
naturally recall
tlie
in a social
members
way about
of the council
the campus.
and adhered
to
Tlie an-
by the
in-
prove to be the events that create the
dislike,
upperclassmen.
"Smokers" where
Drifting to the more informal social
Politics
assuming the form of "King
ran high.
behalf of the members
who
leave
we say Adieu and may
success follow you
your ])rofession.
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C, A.
Tile great
work of
college campus.
tlie
Y.
W.
needed, by contributing to the social
Sister
Movement, and
by "Y" members.
wcrkly
liv
life
have been arranged
members
of the faculty, the community,
.-md
Little
conducted
and other organ-
There have been several joint Y. M. C. A. and Y. W.
izations.
has been
by sponsoring the
of the college,
nit-etings wliicli
it
Throughout the year we have had various seasonal jirograms and
special speakers, including
i
upon our
C. A. lies in creating a "four square life"
This has been attempted by rendering service wherever
C
A. meetings
with lively debates and discussions led by the Y. M. C. A. members.
At the beginning of
M. C. A. and Faculty, gave
of the Y.
a
Welcome
Each year the Y. W. C. A. eagerly plans and
Early
November
in
a
nienibers.
we were
representeil by four Cabinet
West Chester.
nual Teachers' College Conference held at
conference
bers,
who
is
due to the leader. Maudrue O'Coniiell. one of
And
bers at the annual Y.
At
members
Much
cuir
at the an-
credit
for this
active Cabinet
mem-
represents the State Tachers' Colleges of Pennsylvania on the National
Student Council.
this
looks forward to this event.
formal dance w;is successfully managed through the earnest
"Y"
In April of last year,
I
Rece])tion to the students of the
college.
co-operation of the
and help
the year the Y. \V. C. A., with the co-o])eration
conference
last
W.
many
June we were again represented by four Cabinet mem-
C. A. and Y.
M.
C. A. Conference held at Eagles Mere.
ideas and suggestions were given which have helped us
greatly in our work.
We.
the ]iresent Seniors, feel that our successful
"Y" year has been due
to the
steady guid.-mee and untiring efforts of our faculty advisor. Miss Mason.
To
the newly installed Cabinet
who
will
improving u])on our work, we wish the utuuist
IS^S^S^
have the ])rivilege of carrying on and
ha|))iiiu-ss
and success.
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MfKiEL Jones
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Rachel Phaii
MaUDRUE O'CoNNELl,
Miss Masox, Advisor
Grace Kilveu
Margaret Oswald
Esther Harter
LorisE Hewitt
Florexce Jones
DoHOTHY EVAXS
Jane Williams
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The Student Y. M.
Campus.
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Tliirty
C. A.
a voluntary religious activity on the College
is
young men of the College, feeling the necessity of
fellowship, organized the present Y.
M.
C. A. which
is
religious
one of the foremost in
the state.
The "Y" engaged
in
many
festivities
remember. "The Mediterranean Cruise."
Y. M. C. A. and Y.
I
W.
Everyone
during the year.
The freshmen
will never forget the
C. A. Reception, whieli was held shortly after
introduction to the college.
The men
of
Xorth Hall are
that beer (root) and pretzel party sponsored by
us.
will
One
still
tiieir
talking about
of the most note-
was the Chapel program presented during "Prayer
worthy achievements
Week."
Tlie
"Y
cally all of
'
looks forward to a xeiy successful season, next year.
tlie
freshman and upper-classmen of both cabinets
Practi-
will be with us
again.
The Y. M.
C. A. extends to
its
graduating members, the best wishes for
future happiness and success in the career opening out before them.
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Sitting
Nicholas Jakfix, J'icf President
Raymond Hodges, President
William Joxes, Secret an/
Harold Stoddard, Treasurer
Freshmen Cabinet
Standing
Henry War.man,
President
Daniel Thomas, I'ice President
Professor J. Koch, Faciilti/ Advisor
Jack Taylor, Secretari/
Walter
Stier, Treasurer
Seymovr Stere, Deputations
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The Maroon and Gold
the college publication issued weekly by the students
The paper contained weekly news
of the college.
literary
is
articles,
of the student activities, sports,
and poems contributed by the students.
At the opening of the
college year in September, the administrative heads of the staff began to publish a
paper that had far exceeded their original expectations.
Gold
staff'
a pa])er of. about,
fore
first
make
tnember of the
The
step was the establishing of a six-page paper instead of the hereto-
The student body responded with support and
staff
staff
was made responsible
met once
week
a
in
for certain work.
order to face and discuss different problems that
They worked hard and presented
importance, which reflected greatly their journalistic
success of the paper in part
directed the
staff' tlirouu-ji
many
co-opera-
Additional departments were added and each
the paper a success.
came up concerning the paper.
The
Maroon and
and for the students of the college was the chief aim of the
four-page edition.
tion to
the
beginning of the 1928-1929 term.
at the
The
To make
may
articles of
campus
abilities.
be attributed to Prof. S. L. Wilson,
of the difficult situations
tiiat
who
arose during the year.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Clarence
R.
Wolever
Editor-in-Chief
Esther Ye.\oer
W. Brooke Yeager,
Associate Editor
Business Mafiager
Jr.
Samuel Kihtz
Advertising
Manager
Erma Hefferan
Circulation
Manager
Prof. Samuel L. Wilson
Faculty Advisor
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The Current Literature Club was organized
Shaw and Miss
ship of Miss
must have
a
good foundation
Russell.
We
last
year under the sponsor-
realize that the teachers of today
which
in the field of literature
is
the main pur-
pose of the club.
We
meet to discuss
literature, including the various phases such as Poetry,
Xovels. Biographies, and Dramas.
It
has been our custom this year to
and there
\
cences
let
down
—but with
tiie
liold a
not-too-frequent social meeting
barriers of reserve, to conduct discussions without reti-
contradictory view points.
OFFICERS
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Margaret Uxbewust
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Marv Margaret Reagax
President
Secretari/
Helen Seelv
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Elizabeth H. Williams
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Treasurer
Chairman Program Committee
ADVISORS
Miss
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\\{-iiifsJz^i.
Mrs. Breitenbecher
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Margaret Nokl
Miss Sham-
LiLA Barber
Sara Lavelle
Elizabeth Williams
Mary Bradley
Front
liorc
Mary Reagan
Mary Gallagher
Helen Seelv
Margaret Unbeutst
Margaret Thomas
Dorothy Colley
Mrs. Breitenbecher
Fannie Linskill
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The
Aid Club
First
ability to give first aid in case of
problems people must meet
in daily life.
emergency has been one of
Realizing this a
first
tlie
main
aid club
was
formed under the capable direction of E. H. Nelson.
During
tlie
first
semester forty members joined the club and received
practical instruction in the art of
a
was received from
ings
local
Boy Scout
first
Valuable information
aid treatment.
troops
who attended
several of the meet-
and gave demonstrations.
Since the
first
meetings the club has progressed rapidly
bandaging, tying knots.
cut are brought before the
in
such work as
Imaginary cases such as a broken limb or a severe
members
to solve.
The
club
plishing a great deal towards efficiency in rendering
is
confident of accom-
first aid.
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First Rote
Row
Third
Lena Serafixe
Marv
axxa jsexberg
Emma Hibiax
Margaret Ketcham
Florence Regan
Ruth Scaxlox'
Eleaxor Zydaxowicz
Marv Storosko
Mary Galgaxowicz
AxxA Farrell
Elizabeth Hali'pka
Marv Melan
Viola Libixski
Airelia Bovle
Dorothea O'Coxxell
Doris Li"ce
Fourth
Row
Eleaxor Pilsox
Marv Johxsox
Ross
Mildred Strvjak
Lenore Austin
Mariox Ashworth
AxxA Miller
Row
Mary Gibbons
Row
Fifth
Margaret Shultz
Gertrcde Garvev
Eva Wojcik
Stella Stuxger
Mabel Bittexbexder
E. H. Xelsox, Adi'isor
Isabel Witkoski
Mildred Matthews
Grace Shade
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Thf CieogTaphic Society
primarily to ])romote interest
is
one of
in the
tiie
extra-curricular activities organized
study of iieourapliy tlirouaii lectures, slides,
moving pictures and geographic games.
Since geography
is
fundamental to
the understanding of liistory. of economics, of sociology, and of civics,
i
necessary that
we who
it
is
are training to be teachers, understand the relationship
of geography to those subjects.
has endeavored tlirouj;h
its
Realizing this fact, the Geographic Society
programs
to foster a better
knowledge of
this rela-
tionship.
The
officers
____-_.-----------------------------------------------------for the first semester:
Miriam R. Lawsox
EvELvx Olver
President
President
Secretary
Dorothy
Treasurer
I..
Schmidt
officers
Helex Wolfe
for the second semester:
Theodore Morissev
Elsie Keller
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J'ice
Frances Mortox
The
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Cyril Stixer
J'ice
President
President
Secretary
Treasurer
-Members of the club for the second semester:
Helex Wolfe
Grace Callexder
Theodore Morissey
Robert Kxierim
Elsie Keller
Arthur Michael
Cyril .Stixer
.Tames
I.orisE
.Fosephixe
Hixckley
Catherine Hays
Black
Holtba
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Front lime
Dii.
H. Hahrisox RissKLi., Sponsor
Frances Morton
Anna Erwix
Theodore Morissev
MiHiAM R. Lawsox
Helen Wolfe
DoROTHV Schmidt
Cyril Stiner
Harold Hidlay
Helen Rekas
Evelyn Olveu
Daniel Minor
JiLiA Petroek
Oihrr Mi'inher.i
Laira Thomas
Elsie Keller
Inez Keller
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The Lantern
t'luh
was oi-ganized
season in September of 1928.
The
at the
opening of the extra-currieular
chief aim of the club
those phases of literature of interest to the members.
though a literary club,
is
so called because, we, the
illustrations to our talks on
The lantern
i
is
is
to
members, use a lantern
collect ourselves.
in
some writer, or book, or poem.
one for opaque projection and so permits us to show on
the screen, pictures on postcards, in books, and in magazines.
we
throw light on
The Lantern Club, even
This material
Pedagogically speaking, the Lantern Club has pinned
its
faith to "visual education."
I
The members
are:
Elizabeth Archibald
Amelia Coxxellv
Jennie Contini
Leoro Fierro
Beatrice Hartmax
Genevieve Meixell
Teresa Merrick
Marie Xelson
Mary Agnes Sharpless
Hazel Yeager
Mathilda G. Kulp, Sponsor
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Amelia Connelly
Miss Kulp, Advisor
Marv Agnes Sharpless
Leoro Fierro
Beatrice Hartman
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Teresa Merrick
Jennie Contini
Marie Nelson
Elizabeth Archibald
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The Phi Larabda
Fraternity
of the
s
Nature Study Club
In the autumn of twenty-five a small group of nature students met and formed
the nature fraternity Phi
to
I
have had
in
I
God,
"
our
many
and
set
up
program of
a
a varied career.
field, as
They chose
Lambda.
Among
activities.
"Through Nature
as their motto:
Through the years
since that
the outstanding events are reviews of
out-door trips and meals.
Who
new books
We
"Microbe Hunters," "Arcturus Adventure." "Bambi."
day we
have had
can ever forget "The Quaking Earth." "The
Cave of the Bats." "The Beaver-gnawed Tree," "The Twin Hills" or the sleighride
to Millville.?
We
liave
had demonstrations of various types.
Remember
the time
bars and talked of the enchanting adventures of the Fig-Insect
n
course dinner
Hall
1
we cooked and served
Opportunity
is
tlie
given for working on hobbies.
flowers, moths, rocks, stars.
The Phi Lambda
for ourselves in
is
Y.
ate fig
Remember the
W. rooms of Science
1
Some study
birds, trees,
Others work on Scout Leadership projects.
the core of a large Nature Study Club.
the fraternity, one must be a
we
member
To
be eligible for
of the Nature Study Club one semester and
pass the requirements in scholarship and sportsmanship.
The following
are the
present members:
Mary Laird
Carolixe Roller
Nicholas .L\ffix
Helex Gogolach
Jessie Laird
Joseph Slomixski
Esther Yeager
Orval Palsgrove
Clarexce Hcnsicker
LoRXA GiLLOW
Kathrvx Hatse
Fraxk Perch
Ivor Robbixs
Albert Kalaweit
Martha Laird
Clarexce Wolever
Harriet Harry
Axthoxv Kaxjorski
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Third Roic
Martha Laird
Steve Warren
AxTHOxv Kaxjorski
Clarence Wolever
Orvill Palsgrove
Mary Laird
n. S. Hartlixe, Atii'isor
Fraxk Perch
Ivor Robbins
Carolixe Roller
Katherixe House
Second
Row
Nicholas Jaffix
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Fourth
JoHX Adamsox
Joe Slomixski
Chester Hess
I.ORXA GiLLOW
Esther Y eager
Jessie Laird
Harriet Harry
Motto:
Row
Clarence Hunsicker
"Through \ature
to
God'
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OFFICERS
Charles Eovexolt
-
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Erma Gold
J'ice
RiTH Gardxer
Secretari/
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How
M-e love the
Place where
The
To
all
and Treasurer
lives.
pupils there are free
take life as
it
interest those
For country
Along with
I
President
country.
nature
is.
Rural Club will do
To
President
life
its
best
who come.
we
will test
city fun.
As we think
of service
That we may give today
Where
is
there a better place
To accomplish work and
The members
of the Rural Life Club are
all
i)lay
very
much
interested in the
welfare of the country people and they are striving to give the best that
is
in
them.
The
seat
club meets each
work
We
is
devoted to instruction in
for the different grades.
wish to express our appreciation
our guide and friend in
To
Thursday and the time
all
that
the coming Seniors,
to
Professor Robbins.
who has been
we have undertaken.
we wish
success.
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Sitting
Theodore Laskowski
Marie Byerly
Marv
Elizabeth Lacbach
K.
Shultz
Jennie Reitz
Catherine McExeany
Captain A. Harrison
Charles
MvRox
Ida
S.
Rovexolt
Professor D. H. Robbins
D. Moss
Mary McExeaxy
Ruth Gardxer
Erma Gold
Hexsley
Frederick Harrison
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Phi Sigma
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film lis ciigtiarc,
I'.tcaiiiii.s
.sen-are"
The Mil Phi Sigma Sorority has had another busy and
Sorority has continued to hold
its
friendship, good sportsmanship, and moral and social improvement.
old and the
This
active year.
high scholastic standards, and to encourage
new members have pledged themselves
to
promote
Both the
every
in
way
a
greater interest in the work of the Sorority and in the activities of the college.
The Patronesses
of the
and Miss Nell Maupin.
Mu
whom
to
Phi Sigma Sorority are Miss Pearl L.
the sorority owes
much
for
its
Mason
progress and
success.
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CHARTER MEMBERS
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Madeline Amstadt
Chkistine Roeder
Elizabeth Brooks
Mahiox Reinbold
Gretchen Culver
Evelyn Robbins
Helen Dickinson
Margaret Emmitt
Marv Erickson
Mary Anx Fetch
Grace Robbins
Florence Shultz
Laura Stevens
Grace Harlos
Ruth Thomas
MiLLicENT Van Zandt
Deborah Waters
Audrey Hidlay
Isabel Williams
Susan Fetch
Helen Kellam
Inez Wintersteen
Esther Lloyd
Jennie Whitenight
Edith Poyck
Alice Yoder
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Firsf Roic
Grace Mvmaw
Thursabert Schuyler
Anna Mary Waslev
Alice Pennington
Charlotte Mears
Dorothy Foote
Correspondinc) Secret ary
Secretary
Mabel Pex.man, Recording
Miss Nell Maupin, Advisor
Irene Guest, Treasurer
Ruth Rarig
Lenore Thomas
Margaretta Bone
Dorothy Morgan
Jane Williams, President
Helen Wheaton, J'ice President
Miss Pearl !Mason, Advisor
LiciLLE Martz
Alberta Williams
Third Rdxc
Lucille Cook
Mildred Rehm
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Myrtle Hoegg
Margaret Oswald
Ruth Shannon
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Elizabeth L. Williams
Mahjorie Orr
Esther Harter
Florence Drummond
Margaret Swartz
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Pansy Scheier
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Florence Jones
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Corresponding Secretary
Fannie Linskill
Recording Secretary
Rachel Gethixg
Treasurer
The Zeta
at
Cliapttr of thf Al))ha Dt-lta Sorority was established in the year 1921,
Bloomsburg State Normal School.
bind feminine students of
The general purpose
of the Sorority
mote
intellectual, moral,
viduals witii
whom
it
and
social
comes
improvement
in contact with.
purposes we were greatly aided
liv
to
Geneseo, Oswego. Pl.ittsburg.
all in
in not
only
its
to pro-
is
members but
all indi-
In our endeavor to accomplish our
our patronesses, Mrs. Nelson and Miss Merritt.
Seven other active chajiters are
Members
is
various State Teachers' Colleges into a closer union.
tlie
Besides this general objective, the specific purpose of the Zeta Chapter
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President
in existence in
New York
.St.ite.
Brockport, Cortland. Oneonta.
and Edinboro.
Pennsylvania.
in
are:
Katharine Englk
Ina Sherwood
Ahlene Frants
Fannie Linskill
Margaret Higoins
ALWDRUE O'CoNNELL
Meriel Taylor
Florence Jones
Rachael Gething
Pansy Scheuer
Lenore Kocher
Althadell Carpenter
Lillian Hooper
Grace Kivler
LoiisE Hewitt
Kathrine Bingaman
Rachel Pratt
Eleanor Amos
Mabel Hkjhfield
Mrs. Nelson-
Margaret Thomas
Miss Merritt
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Pansv Scheuer
Mabel Highfield
Rachel Pratt
Rachel Gethixg
Eleaxor Amos
LorisE Hewitt
Mrs. N'elsox, Patroness
MAlDRrE O'COXXELL
Althadell Carpenter
Faxn'y Lixskill
Miss Merritt, Patroness
Florence Jones
Kathryx Exole
Ixa Sherwood
KaTHRVX BlN(iAMAN
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Dorothea O'C'oxxell
J'ice
President
President
Margaret Ketcham
Secretary
AxxA Farrell
Treasurer
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Gamma Tau
the truth at
\
all
aims
to jsromote fricndshiji. instill
mind
strive for
times.
Our motto "Aim High"
the
wisdom and
of every
member
exemplifies the olijcctives which
is
u]i])ermost in
of the organization.
With the wise counsel and unending help of our advisors, Mrs. Koch and
Mrs. Baker, we hope to make our sorority a success at Bloomsburg.
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Second
Row
Florence Regan
Dorothea O'Connell
DoROTHV Davis
Margaret Ketch am
Ruth Scanlon
Anna Farrell
Marguerite Kiethline
Jessie
Third
Cornwell
Row
Mrs. Baker, Patroness
Mrs. Koch, Patroness
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Epsilon Sorority
T*E
The Tau Phi Epsilon
1926.
those
It -was the
Sororitj-
was organized
at
Bloomsburg
outgrowth of the devoted friendship
who compose
its
tliat
November,
in
prevails
among
membership.
Officers for the year:
I
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Charlotte Lord
President
-
President
Mary Maloney
Margaret McHale
Recording Secretary
Grace Baskerville
Corresponding Secretary
Patronesses for
Miss Alice Johnston,
J
tin-
Tau Phi Epsilon
to wlioin tlie sorority
The Tau Phi Epsilon
girls for the
.Sorority are:
owes much for
Mrs.
its
ice
S. Shortess
and
progress.
Sorority aims to bring together a group of congenial
purpose of making their college
life
more enjoyable.
To
this
end
members of high scholastic standing and good character are chosen.
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not in the miiltitutle of friends
but in their 'worth
and choice."
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Front lioic
Grace Baskerville
Charlotte Lord
Mrs.
S.
Shortess,
.Irh-ixor
Marion Thomas
Mary Maloney
Margaret McHale
Miss Johnston, Advisor
Latra Benkield
Meinhers Xof Present
Esther Wruble
Mary Walsh
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Wliat does Delta Phi Sigma mean:
three
words were taken
to
form the
Tlie first letters of each of these
name:
Diligence, Perseverance, and
Service.
This sorority strives to secure a closer relationsiiip with students of our
i
school and other teachers' colleges; to attain intelleitual. moral, and social ad-
vancement, and
to
Motto:
encourage good sportsmanshij).
Floxcer:
Blue and White.
Colors:
Lift as you climb.
Forget-Me-N'ot.
Charter Meiiihers
Kathryn Bruber
Edith Sweetmax
Ruth Osw.\ld
Doris Palsgrove
Martha Tasker
MvRA Thomas
Mariox Thomas
Pavlixe Raxck
Sadie Zapp
Edith Phillips
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And
faith
in
all tics dolli
friendship
Top Row
hind the heart.
the noblest part."
Second Rote
Meltha Warmouth
Marjorie Eley
IsABELLE ChELOSKY
Dorothy Voigt
Miss Marjorie
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McHenrv, Advisor
Miss Jessie Patterson, Advisor
MvFANWY Williams
Bottotn Roxc
Dorothy Williams
Clara Cadwalader
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The purposes
friendship
among
of
the
Tau Kappa Phi
tlie
womtn
Sorority are: to promote a spirit of
of the college; to encourage a higher standar.l of
scholarship; and to co-operate and function in school activities.
Officers for
XoHMA KNo
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tlie
year:
President
L
lice President
KaTHRVX FLEMIXti
Margaret Dula
Amelia Connelly
Secretary
Treasurer
;Much of the success of the
Tau Kappa Phi
Sorority
is
due
to the loyal
advice and keen interest of the faculty sponsors. Miss Williams and Mrs.
Reams.
Colors:
Arhutus
Flower:
Orchid and Green.
Members
LoRETTA Fleming
Esther Dallackeisa
Norma Knoll
A.MELiA Connelly
Kathryn Wilson
Kathhv.x Fle.ming
Margaret Benfield
Margaret Riley
Margaret Dula
Edna Decker
Alda Cotner
Doris Johnson
Mildred Goodwin
.\lice
Maching
Elizabeth Killian
Sponsors
Miss Williams
Mrs. Reams
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strengthens
the shadou- of the ei'eniny ichich
Lcith
the setting sun of life."
Sitting
Standing
LoRETTA Fleming
Miss Williams, Patroness
XORMA KXOLL
EdXA Df:CKEK
Margaret Hexfield
Esther Dallackeisa
Elizabeth Killiax
Margaret Dila
Kathrvx Wilson
Amelia Connelly
Alice
Machuxg
Mrs. Reams, Patroness
Kathkvx Fleming
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Bloomsburg State Teachers
College, March, 1927
IOTA CHAPTER
The
objective of
scholastic activities in
tlie
fraternity
and out of the
a greater interest in
to create
is
college.
The men
among themselves and their fellow
among one another on a higher plane.
maintain brotherly love
place friendship
Two
social
students and desire to
other active chapters are in existence in this state, one at State Teachers'
College, Indiana, and the other at Keystone
Theodore Davis
D.WE B.\KER
George M.^thews
Jack Norris
Ted Morrissey
Henrv Morgans
Ralph Davies
Academy.
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Officers for the first semester
were:
J'ice
President
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Chaplain
Seargeant-at-Arms
Corresponding Secretary
HONORARY MEMBERS
G. J. Keller
O. H. Bakeless
E. K.
A. Z.
Reams
ScHOCH
CHARTER MEMBERS
4
James Coursen
George M. Janell
Ralph Davies, Chaplain
Theodore Davis
Bernard Gallagher
Arthur
Francis Garrity
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and
of the fraternity seek to
Ray E. Hawkins
Everett X. Ja.mieson
C. Jenkins, President
George A. Mathews, Treasurer
Walter .J. Rowlands
William E. Rushin, J'ice President
Nicholas B. \'anBiskirk, Secretary
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Second Roic
Firsf lioxc
G. J. Keller, Advisor
Jack Morris, Sergeant-at-Arms
Dave Baker, Chaplain
Wilbur Fischer, Treasurer
George Mathews, President
William Jones, Vice President
Berxard Gallagher, Secretari/
Henry Morgans
Correspondinr/ Secretari/
Third
Theodore Davis
Ralph Davies
Ted Morrissev
Edgar Richards
Sam Kurtz
Joseph McFadden
Robert Rodda
RoiC'
Wilbur Hibbard
Irvin Zerfoss
Walter Siesko
Gordan Wambaugh
Clarence Wolever
Walter Stier
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Farewell Song
(Tune: Let the Rest of the Wurki Gu By)
We
now say "Adieu."
To
face life earnestly
as
we must
leave you
We'll sustain and uphold with our
Main and our might
The
colors of blue
and white.
Chorus:
Farewell, to our dear school
We're leaving today.
Farewell to
We
the friends
all
met along the way.
We'll miss you and we'll need you
all.
We'll long to come back again some day.
We'll take different roads
To
seek
new abodes
And hope will lead us on and on.
When we have left thy doors, old Bloom.
And begin a life so new.
We'll think of you
—but now we say "Adieu.'
Farewell, dear old school.
Farewell, dear classmates,
It grieves
But
life
our hearts to part
has
its
duties to be done
Every day.
So
let us
now
depart.
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Leading educators
schools realize that
in school to
do
it.
Dewv.
sueli as
To
fulfill
niaiiitain tliat
"We
this ])ur])ose schools
lege
is
liy doinii.
Modern
have been increasing the oppor-
tunities for extra-curricular activity in the fields of
e
I
learn
are to appreciate their environment tliev must begin
if tlie })U])ils
Drama and
Music.
Our
col-
providing a variety of such 0])])ortunities so that future teachers will he bet-
ter fitted to
emphasize
this to their pupils.
Dramatic work has become of increasing importance under the leadership of
Miss Johnson.
bers.
It
is
She started several years ago a dramatic club with only
now
the largest club in the school.
production each class presents
a
few mem-
Besides the annual drjiniatie club
a play.
Students not desiring to enroll
in
the
Dr.iiuatie
Club but interested
in
music
have opportunities to express their musical talent under the direction of Mr. Fenstemaker. Miss Caldwell. Miss Patterson. Mrs. Miller or Dr. Clark.
In response to the demands of the
several years
it
led a spasmodic
club has been developed which
is
life
men
a
Men's Glee Club was foruu-d.
an asset
to the college.
Opportunity for displaying talent with musical instruments
College
Symphony Orchestra, under
For
but through the direction of Dr. Cl.ark a glee
is
provided in the
the direction of Mr. Fenstemaker.
chestra has proved a source of enjoyment not only to the
members but
The
to the
or-
whole
student body.
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"So This
There
Tliis
is
no doubt
tliat
Is
London"
one of the most enjoyable plaj's produced was, "So
London." given by the Freshman Class on February
Is
2,
1928.
The
action of the jjlay took place in the Hotel Ritz. London, England; Sir Percy
Brinishot; and
Beauchamp's
lionie
The romance
of the daughter of the
in
American brought out many amusing
families form a truce for
The
cast
was
tlieir
Lady Duckwortii's home
Englishman and
However,
situations.
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Jr.
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I)ra))er. Sr.
Elizabeth Bowman
Philip Kester
Arthir McKexzie
Mr. Honeycutt
Butler
Grace Kivler
Maynard Pennington
Percy Beauchamp
Flunkey
Archibald Reese
Marjorie Davies
Lady Beauchainp
Maid
two
Grace B.\skerville
Mrs. Hiram Draper
Sir
in the end. the
as follows
Lady Ducksworth
Hiram
Brimshot.
children's benefit.
Eleanor Beaueliam))
Hiram Draper.
in
son of the wealthy
tlie
at the Ritz
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William Jones
Florence Jones
Daniel Delmar
Miss Alice Johnston, Dlnctor
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Marjorie Davies
Mavxard Pennington
Arthi-r McKenzie
Philip Kester
William Jones
Archibald Reese
Daniel Deliiar
CJrace Baskerville
Elizabeth Bowman
ClllACE
KiVLER
Florence Jonks
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"Apple Sauce''
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The Senior
7
class presented this delightful
torium on December 20, 1928.
selecting a
The play portrays
in the
College Audi-
the trials of a
modern
girl
husband under the handicaps of repeated advice by her parents.
Many amusing
incidents arise through the flattery used by
and the way their path
The
comedy
is
tlie
future husband
smoothed by "applesauce."
action of the play takes place in the living
The
an upstairs apartment over a drug store.
])lay
room of the Robinsons and
was
a great success
due to
the co-operation of the entire class.
The play was
The
I
directed
iiy
Miss Alice Johnston.
cast of characters are as follows:
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Mr. John Robinson
Jack Fortner
Mrs. Ella Robinson
Grace Kivler
Charlotte Mears
Mrs. Jennie Baldwin
Hazel Robinson
William Swinehart
Matt Mac AUister
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Bill
Mac
Allister
Rollo Jenkins
Ruth Scanlon
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Arthur McKenzie
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Charlotte Mears
WiLBiR Fisher
William Swixehart
Ruth Scaxlox
Grace Kivler
Arthur McKenzie
Jack Fortxer
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"As You Like
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The Bloomsburg players successfully presented before a large audience, WilThe play, in four acts, was
-well known play, "As You Like it."
liam Shakespeare's
enacted on the Pergola,
May
The banished Duke went
with Celia and
17. 1928.
to the Forest of
Court Fool, also go
tlie
Arderi and Rosalind dressed as a boy,
Orlando reaches the forest and
thitlier.
al-
in the name of Rosalind.
With many other complications and amusing
incidents the plot finally ends with word being received that the Duke will regain
his kingdom.
Rosalind then a)>pears in proper attire and Hymen. God of Marriage,
Oliver
though he does not know her identity, courts her
is
rescued from a lion by Orlando.
witli his followers, joins in tlie
wedding dance.
Music for the play was furnished by the college orchestra, under the direction
of
Howard Fenstemaker.
DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Duke, Living
in
._.---
Banishment
Frederick, His Brother
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-
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Amieus, Attending His Banished Duke
Jaques, Attending His Hanisiied Duke
.
LeBeau, a Lord at the Court
Charles, a Wrestler
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Orlando, Youngest Son of Sir Rowland
Oliver,
Elfed Jones
Clarence Ruch
Claude Miller
George Mathews
Arthur MacKenzie
Alen Parr
Archibald Reese
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-
-
-
HrnH Van Aernam
His Eldest Brother
Walter Rowland
Jaques, another Brother
Adam, Servant
to Oliver
Touchstone, the Court Fool
Corin, a Shepherd
Sylvius, a
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Young Shepherd
William, a Country Fellow
Rosalind, Daughter of Banished
Duke
-
Daughter of Frederick
Phoebe, a Shepherdess
Audrey, a Country Ciirl
Celia,
Hvmen
Jack Fortner
Mavnard Pennington
Charles John
Walter Siesko
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-
-
Richard Frvmire
Ruth Hildebrand
Dorothy Richards
Alice Pennington
Maudrue O'Connell
and followers under the direction of
Miss Kathrvn Loose
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Dorothy Richards
Hugh Van Aerxam
Mayxard Pexxixgtox
Mildred Rehm
George Mathews
Ruth Hildebraxd
Elfed Joxes
Archibald Reese
Alice PEXxix(iTox
Walter Siesko
Alex Parr
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The Bloomsburg Players are now
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year of their organization.
in the fifth
Aside from their own work they have staged several public presentations, giving one long play each year as well as
play was "As
You Like
It."
It
The natural
sented in the grove.
many
one-act plays.
Last year the long
was beautifully staged, costumed and presetting
was very
eflfective.
In nineteen twenty-seven the club established the custom of producing
for the public a play
tile
Last year
tournament composed of three one-act plays.
three plays presented were "'Wedding Presents." by Joiin Rogers; "Mis'
to
Father." by George
place.
Honorable mention
Mercy." a Harvard workshop play; and "Speaking
"Speaking to Father" was awarded
Ade.
first
was given Elfed Jones and Dorothy Richards,
who
took part in
"Wedding
Presents" and "Mis' Mercy."
The
great
work
of the club, however, lies not in the public productions
but in the one-act plays produced at each weekly meeting before the ilub.
Through these plays the members acquire training
In addition to the
ducing.
stimulated.
so that
i
Our aim
we may
is
skill
Psi
train others.
members were
Omega
The
is
not primarily to produce stars but to receive training
granted the club the right to establish a chapter.
charter
and pro-
acquired an appreciation for good plays
Alpha Psi Omega, the National Honorary
I
in acting, directng.
initiated into
tlie
Dramatic Fraternity, has
On March
3.
U»28. thirteen
Alpha Omicron Chapter of the Alpha
Fraternity.
officers of the
club are elected each semester.
The
acting officers of
the first semester were:
President
M.\YXARD PeXXIXGTOX
Edmi'xd Jexkixs
J ice
President
Sara Welliver
Secretary
Charles Johxs
Treasurer
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Jack Fortxer
Mary Edwards
Grace Kilver
Charles Johxs
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President
President
Secretarif
Treasurer
Miss Alice Johnstox
Director
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Slttinr/
Mildred Rkum
Havex Fortxer
Florkxce Fest
Jack Fortxer
Walter Siesko
Miss Alice Johxs^tox, Advisor
Elfed Joxes, President
Maynard Pexxixgtox,
Maiurue O'Co.nxell,
Clarence Rich
Secrefari/
Alice Pexxingtox
Armond Keller
Charlotte Mears
Karleex Hoffmax
Treasurer
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Among
the inanv progressive
movements sponsored by the
college
symphony orchestra stands pre-eminent.
dents this year, the
"mecca" for the talented musicians who entered the school
proved
a
1928.
With experienced members from
last
selves
tliat
stu-
in the
fall
of
Do Re,
Professor How-
year and the new "crop" of
Mi's, the orchestra soon developed under the capable leadership of
ard Fenstemaker into an organization
and the
This organization
created favorable
comment
for them-
and the school.
Practicallv all the credit that this organization has achieved
behind the stick."
is
due to the "man
His advice, encouragement, patience, and knowledge of music
transforms this group of "self-conscious amateurs" into an atmosphere of professionalism.
The combination
s
of instruments blended well
and with the wliole-hearted co-
opcrati(m of everv number, offered concerts which were a treat to the music-lover.
'I'hi
Symjihony Orchestra has played for the following:
.\nthraeite Arts Association Banquet.
Rotary-Kiwanis Annual College Night.
.\lumni Banquet.
Class Plays.
Chapel Programs.
The
Samlf.l
\V.
officers are:
President
W. Kurtz
Vice President
B. Yeager, Jr.
Edgar Richards
Treasurer
Beatrice Zarr
Librarian
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meek, demure, "Frosli"
with him his violin.
year's
orchestra.
in the Fall
Before we
iiad
of '28 entered our institution.
known
iiardly
liiui
This "Frosh" was none other than Jack Taylor.
direction the orchestra developed into a classy
and snapi)y
Let us give you a brief review of the personnel of
I
He
brought
he had reorganized last
little
this
Undtv
his
band.
band: the three saxo-
phonists Davis, Siesko and Shoemaker are "merry makers" within themselves possessing that
who
all
harmony and rhythm
essential in a
good band;
tiuii tiiere is
Hibbard
but makes the piano talk; Brooke Yeager handles his drums with nuirked
precision, the result of years of experience;
ments, Litwhiler with his
trunii)et.
and now we turn
Kurtz with
his
slide
to the brass instru-
trombone;
iioth
men
are
masters of their instruments.
The men
a
of this orchestra are to be
commended
band thus satisfying the students' desires
in the
for their efforts in producing
for "after dinner music."
We
hope that
future this oi'chestra will be able to take the place of "outside marauding
bands."
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Shokmakkr,
])avii) K.
ScixopliDiic
Theadore
S.
WlLBlR
HiBBAHD, PiatIO
J.
Davis, Saxophotir
William B. Veager, Drmiis
Truman
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Samuel W.
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Litwhiler, Trumpet
Krirrz,
John D. Taylor.
Tromhonr
Violin
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In Sejjtember, 1928. the Women's Cliorus was organized under the direction of
Miss Caldwell.
Tlu-
women hegan
work enthusiastically and the results of the
A numher of fine prothe benefit of the college and other organiza-
their
year show the success with which they finished the work.
grams was rendered by
this
group for
tions.
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F'lrsi
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Soprano
StACIA Al'DELEVICZ
Florence B.\ker
Ethel Moore
Dorothy Morgan*
Ruth Besxage
Froka Bixgamax
Margaretta Boxe
Mary Boylax
Olfve Phillips
Ruth Rarig
Edxa Reyolds
Catherixe BraxigaxAgx'es Cottermax
LOREX-E FeISTER
Dorothy Schmidt
Li'CY Keei-er
Margaret Sp.\loxe
Elizabeth Talbot
Mary Yetter
Fraxces Yetter
Jaxe Evax's
Clair MartixIsabella Miller
k.\therixe zimmermax
Helex McCormac
RtiTH Eddie
Dorothy Harris
Irex-e Johx-s
Audrey Moore
Second Soprano
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Katy
Mildred Hoover
.\stij:ford
Helex' Beach
AXXA Behx'atoxis
Ch^vrlotte Horsefield
Thelma Kelder
Mary' Lixde.maxHelex' Lesher
Ray Bohex
Thelma Bojumer
Mary Carpexter
Clara Cavaxacgh
Catherixe McExeax'y
Miriam Edwards
Louise Melov
Louise Miller
Katherixe Reilly
Catherixe Wilsox'
Lucille Cook
AXTOIX"ETTE GeX"TILE
Grace Maloxe
Thelma Hartzel
Mary Hays
May
Virglxia Cri'ickshaxk
Teresa DeFort
Eleax'or Dwyer
Louise Roushey
Cavax'augh
Mariox Hoegg
Alto
Laura Bextield
Lucille Urich
Mildred Liddell
LuciLE Mabtz
Jessie
Cook
RiTH
Davis
Edx'a Novak
EVELYX- OlVER
Gertrude Schroeder
Mariox' Slack
Margaret DeCosmo
Lois
DeMott
Mary Smith
Mariox Thomas
Irexe Guest
Naxcy Hayxes
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Myrtle Hoegg
Ruth Wagxer
Desda Johx'
Je.\x- Lewis
Ruth Lewis
Aruene Werkheiser
Youxg
Ruth Ye age r
Etheld.\
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Miss Caldwell
EvELVN OlAek
Ruth Davis
Sponsor
Pri-.iident
Treasurer
Marion" Slack, Marion YorxG, Jank Evaxs
Secretaries
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Men^s Conservatory Glee Club
The Men's Conservatory Glee Club was
organized in the spring of
first
1928. under the direction of Prof. Robert E. Clark, sponsored by Prof. S.
Shortess. and assisted by Prof.
The
club
is
now made up
orablv with similar clubs
The
lege
club has done
in
I.
Fensteniaker. pianist.
and compares fav-
of twenty-two selected voices
other colleges.
much
and the community.
Howard
to contribute to the musical life of both the col-
\'ery creditable chorus
bers in the production of the comic opera.
work was done by
the
mem-
"La Mascotte." which was put on
by the Bloomsburg Civic Chorus.
The annual Glee Club
concert, consisting of a
number
of chorus selections
and the First Act of "La Mascotte," was received as one of the best programs
ever given by a musical organization at the college.
Plans have been made
The
officers of
Armoxd Keller
Henry Warmax
WiLLL\M Weaver
to give the
Glee Club programs
in other
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.\RTniR McKexzie
towns.
the club are:
J'ice
President
President
Secretary and Treasurer
Manager
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Choris
ir(im "I. a
F\rsi Tenors
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Baritones
Charles Baim
SaMIEL KlRTZ
Ralph Davies
Clarence Wol.ever
Havex Fortxer
Armoxd Keller
WiLBl-R HniBARD
William Weaver
Lewis Crevelixo
Arthtr McKenzie
Staxhope Roddy
Second Tenors
James Davis
Fred Beroer
Robert
L£^
Basses
Kexxeth Yocr.M
WiLBTR Fisher
Jack Fortxer
Carl Yost
George Matthews
Walter Stier
Hexuy Warmax-
Laurence Creasy
DoxALD Fetter
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Clark
Director
Howard Fenstemakeh
Faculty Pianist
Gerald Hart.max
Student Pianist
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The Baton
C'lii h
consists of a
group of students interested
sponsortd l)y Miss Jessie A. Patterson.
experience to the st udents so as to familiarize
It
The
is
tlieiii
in
chorus conducting.
inirjiose of the cluh
is to give
with anv work rehitivc to music
conducting.
The
i/ii,liax
followiiiu
axders
Helex Beach
Roy Beisiii.ine
Margaret Bexeii;m)
FROXA BrXGAMMAX
Edith Brcxxer
Fraxces Bcbb
Helex Caffrey
AxToixETTE CarmenMary Cahr
Ddrothv Deisixg
Fl^REXCE DrCJIMOXI)
Margaret Ditla
JoHx Dyer
.Iaxe Evans
Aeva Fettermax
Cora Frank
Helex
Gibbon's
Mildred Goodwix
ire
meiuliers of the
ii.-itoii
Cliili:
Magdalexe Greisini;
Dorothy Haex
X.\xcY- Hayxes
MaR.IORIE HEMIXinVAY
i.ouise
howeth
Louise Jarzexbowicz
Florexce .Ioxes
Irma Kapp
.Ti'Li.\
Keij:ch.\\v
Marjorie Orr
Alice R.\mcK
Paulixe Reese
Gladys Richards
Mildred Rick
Helen' Rlckle
Mariax Slack
Sarah Spaxgler
\'era Staiffer
Elizabeth Killiax
Mariax
I.EXORE KoCHER
DifROTHY' L(mn
Mildred Thirston"
Meltha AVarmoctii
Mary McAxdrkhs
WiLLiA.^i Weaver
Xao.iii Welliver
.A-Lberta Williabis
XlTA MlDDLESM'oimi
Isabel Miller
Tho.'vias
Gr.\ce Mvm-wv
Joy Mi'xso.v
P.\ri,ixE Nelson-
Myfahxy Williams
Freda Xov.\ic
Be.xtrice Zarr
Cl^vrence Wolever
MaRI.\X YoiTXG
Eleaxor Zydaxowicz. Pianist
Miss Jessie A. P.\ttersox, f^iiounor
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Direrliir
of Athhtici
Coach of
Lettermen B.
Booth
AthJf'tic!'
T. C.
S.
FOOTBALL
Ai,Ex
Kbavxack (Eckie)
Charles Wadas (Joe)
Arch Reese (Archie)
Verve Mowbeh (Rabbit)
Wn.LiAM SwixEHEART
Capt.
Johx Creasv (Red)
Daxiei. Thomas (Dinny)
Mavx.\ri( Pe.vxingtox (Stub)
Hexry W.vrmax (Hank)
(Piggj")
Jasper Fritz (Jap)
Joe Kraftchick (Krafty)
Joe Yacaboxis (Yock)
Nick Jaffix (Nick)
Elped Joxes (N'id)
Earl Miller (Mutt)
Clabexce RrcK (Rucky)
Thomas Kirker (Tarn)
BASKETBALL
Ch.irles
Wadas
Robert Davis (Bob)
Fraxk Golder (Silent)
Robert Wilsox (Bobby)
Hexrv Warm ax (Hank)
(Joe)
Joe Yacaboxis (Yook)
Wilbur Fisher (Bud)
Hexry Morgax
(Heinie)
Robert
Dew
(Bol))
BASEBALL
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Fbaxcis Garbitv (Red)
Lewis Crevelixg (Lew)
Joe Yacaboxis (Yock)—
Dexxis Zevexv (Zev)
Charles Wadas (Joe)
Alex Kravxack (Eckie)
Fraxk Golder (Silent)
Hexrv Mobcax (Heinie)
Vebvl Mowrer (Rabbit)
Jasper Fbitz (Jap)
Leo MacGratii (Leo)
Aktihr McKexzie (Art)
TRACK
Ralph Davies
fe^l
'Q^Q
Nicholas Jaffix (Nick)
(Raffles) Capt..
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Second
Creasy, End
KiRKER, Back
Rich, Center (Capt. -elect)
Row
Kravxack, Back (Capt.)
MowRER, Back
Booth, Coach
Taylor, Guard
Thomas, Back
Penxixgtox, Guard
MoRGAXs, Back
MoKGAXs, Back
McKexzie, Center
SnixEHEART, Tackle
Wadas, End
BiTLER, Tackle
JoxES, Assistant Coach
Kraftchick, Guard
Fritz, Tackle
Reese,
End
Fourth
Third
Row
McFaddex, Back
Ford, Guard
Yacaboxis, Guard
Zarfoss,
Row
End
Sekulski, Tackle
Hall, Tackle
Fortxer, Back
LiTWHILER, Back
Jaffix, Back
Fetter, End
VVarmax, Back
Stere, Tackle
EvAXS, End
Palsgrove, Back
Hess, Assistant Manager
ScHlYLER, Reporter
Miller, Manager
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Football
Alex Kravxack
Captain
Eakl Miller
Manager
W. Booth
Coach
T.
K. Jones
Assistant Coach
Clarence Rich
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Nineteen
down
in
hundred
Capfain-elect
twenty-eight
.-md
go
will
history as one of the greatest
football
The team
seasons in Bloomsburg's history.
fin-
ished the season with four victories and four de-
Handicapped by
feats.
small
a
squad both
Ai.KX Kkaysai'K
Captain
in
and numbers. Coach Booth, ably assisted by
size
Assistant Coach "\'id" Jones and Captain Kraynack. turned out a tigiiting team.
B.
Bloomsburg journeyed
.S.
to
KlTZTOWN
T. C. 12
Kutztown
for
opening game and defeated Kutz-
tlie
town 12
to 0.
The
around playing of the entire team featured.
all
Although playing a
B.
.">.
crude at times the team gave great promise.
little
T. C.
—West Chester
13
West Chester came here with an unusually large squad and omdone credit to any large college. They succeeded
credit
is
due our boys for their ability
West Chester did
all
in
tiiat
winning the game 13
would have
to 0.
Much
holding this heav^- team to two touchdowns.
in
of their scoring in the
first
half
when
several breaks
went
against Bloom.
B.
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Showing
a
Coming back
Mowrer playing
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^m
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spirit
and
Bloom nosed out
Shippensburg scored early
a "never say die" spirit
scores
Shippensbtro 6
T. C. 13
wonderful fighting
the odds against them.
Bloomsburg.
.^.
in
a
in
came within inches
the second
stellar roles,
lialf
ability to
tlie
come from behind with
13 to 6 victory over Shippensburg at
the
first
half
i>ut
Bloomsburg showing
of tying the score just as the half ended.
determined to win and with "\'id" .Jones and
Bloomsburg battered
tiieir
way down
the field for two
and an extra point.
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B. S. T. C.
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Bloomsburg, although outplaying California, were unable
er's goal line.
to cross the
)iut
California scored early in the
the ball over.
a large penaltj- had been imposed
first
half after
Great runs by Kirker and
on Bloomsburg.
featured while Ruch's work at center was sensational.
12— Lock Havex
B. S. T. C.
Playing on
a
field
covered with mud, Bloomsburg completely outclassed the
Lock Haven eleven and defeated them 12
to 0.
Captain "Eckie" Kraynack was responsible for our
score
first
when he made
sensational catch of a forward pass thrown by Kirker and dodged his
Heck Mowrer. our own
line.
western-
Several times our team was within scoring distance but lacked the
necessary punch to
Mowrer
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rabbit,
Due
a
over the
his
way 20 yards
to the
wet condition
dodged and twisted
through the entire Lock Haven team for the second score.
way
Frequent fumbles held down
of the ball both attempts for the extra points failed.
Lock Haven could do nothing against our impregnable de-
the score of our team.
fense and were forced to kick frequently.
B. S. T. C.
12— Mansfield
Mansfield came here with one of the greatest teams
school.
a
They had
smashing attack consisting of
line
yards of Mansfield's goal.
and
Kirker scored the
around end
to score the
Mansfield never threatened after the
side of Bloomsburg's 20
yard
A
ball
first
was ))ushed
even basis
touchdown on an
first (juarter
the heavier
2.5
game and succeeded
But handicapped by the
the field with a badly
Sem team
oft'tackle l>lay
wlien they held the ball in-
—Wyoming .Sejiixarv
a great fighting
in the first half.
was carried from
to within several
second touchdown.
great Bloomsburg eleven bowed to a bigger and greater
Bloom put up
Using
line.
B. S. T. C.
to 0.
the history of their
bucks and ofTtackle plays with Kraynack, Jones,
and Kirker carrying the brunt of the attack, the
Jatfin ran wild
in
not been scored upon until they encountered Bloomsburg.
loss of
in
Wyoming team
holding
rode roughshod over them.
25
on an
Captain Kraynack, who
wrenched knee. Bloom seemed
and many of the men were out on their
Sem
to
weaken and
Bloomsburg never gave up trying
feet but refused to leave the
game.
Semi-
nary inserted fresh men often and wore down our fighting eleven, who were handi-
capped by having no substitutes
I(^P^
to take their places.
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ricliratid
Tin- cainims was
ac(iiiaintani- ijanif
(
was witnessed
liy
a
larjie
and many old (irads were
continual
a
crowd from
— East
B. S. T. C.
scciu-
hotli
ot
1
1'
Imrsj threatened only once
advanced the
hall
was somethin!;
downs on
and
to he
was
tiiat
were defeated
marveled
the one yard line.
yoal.
Tlic
.laffin an
Mowrer
fiijht
exhibited
1!)29.
fighting eleven.
of
tlii.s
With Hucky
leadinu; the scjuad
Tlie outlook for
year's squad will
lie
tlie
clevi-ii
Hlooms-
liy
Hlooni
for four
e.i|)tain
for the
Bloomsliurj; will he assured of a
new season appears very
lost l)y {jvaduation.
tin-
for Bloomshurij.
Jilaycd well
Clarence "Rucky" Riich. star center of the team, was elected
season of
liy
first half.
Bloom held Strouds
In the second half
at.
Tin-
second half when we
at the liiiiiiniinji of the
10 yards of tin
to within
old
Stuoidsihiu; IJ
St roudslniri; scored all her poiTits in the
to 0.
n new
inciting;.
schools.
Hloomsliurji' joiinicycd to Stroudsliurj;' wlicrc tlicy
from that place
liack to
frirnds
ol
With
a nucleus coni])Osed of
come
of this year'.s scpiad anil jiromising; candidates to
few men
]>roniising as
with the
in
men
new Freshman
Class, Coach Booth has jirospects of a very successful season.
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
October
— Kutztown
October
12— West
October
19
October
26— California
November
November
November
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— Shippensburg
S.
S. T. C.
T. C.
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Here
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9 — Mansfield
T. C.
16 — East Stroudsburg
T.
23 — Wyoming Seminary
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Robert Dew
Charles Wadas
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Captatn-elect
Basketball went tlirougli the readjustment stage
Joe gave
temporary Captain.
"Tam"
a
good account of himself while acting as Captain.
Kirker was elected Captain.
The early season found
On December
12 the
the
Maroon and Gold team
team easily defeated
ligiits
son came when we played West Chester and Mansfield.
one point margin, when
few seconds.
Wadas and Wambaugh
Mansfield beat us
as Mansfield
During the
had an
b}'
travelling at a rapid pace.
Two
strong .\lumni.
tlie
The high
trounced Kutztown by a 58-33 score.
much
Due to the abWadas was appointed
H)28-'29.
in
sence of Francis Garrity. Captain-elect, and star guard. Joe
Later
Coach
Manager
one point.
days later they
of the early part of the sea-
M'est Chester
we
beat by a
shot sensational goals in the last
This game was later ruled out inas-
ineligible plaj-er.
team
lost two good men. Wambaiigii.
Wilbur Fisher and Henry MorBoth of these men were versed in the art of rapid
latter jiart of tlie season the
the team's pivot man. and Kirker. rangy forward.
gans
filled
the vacant positions.
shooting and did
much
to rejuvenate the team.
Joseph Yacabonis and Frank Golder did great work on the floor. "Yock." with
proved himself a valuable asset to the team. Golder. although some-
his experience,
what weak on shooting, proved himself one of the best guards Bloom ever produced.
Bob Wilson, a fast forward, and Henry Warman.
many of the games.
In Charles
f
spirit
was the
Wadas
secret of
a guard, both
the team had a valuable jjlayer.
many
victories.
The team
saw
service in
His consistent fighting
will find in
him a capable leader
next year.
The season
son.
few minutes.
game of
game until
closed with the iiardest fought and most thrilling
Millersville played brilliant ball, they led throughout the
Then Bloom, playing
kept the lead until the
final whistle.
its final
the sea-
the last
and greatest game, spurted ahead and
So ended the greatest basketball season Blooms-
burg ever saw.
Bloomsburg's 1928-'29 basketball team thus proved the right to the
pions of State Teachers' Colleges of Eastern Pennsylvania.
Two men
will be lost to the
team next year.
title
Cham-
Wilbur Fisher and Henry Mor-
gans, both having played two years of varsity ball, will graduate.
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CHAMPS
Second Hiiw
T. W. Booth. Coach
Robert Wilson
Thomas Kirker
Chari.ks W'adas
Frank Goi.ber
Henry Warmax
Joseph YAC.iioxis
(iordan W'AsrBAroH
Hexrv Morgans
WiLBiR Fisher
Robert Dew. Manoper
SUMMARY
December 12
December 15
January
January 12
January
IS
19
January
January 26
— Alumni
— Kiitztown
March
March
March
9—Millersville
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— Lock Haven
— Shippensburf;
— Wyominjr Seminary
— BuckncU Freshmen
— Shippcnsburp
2 — East Stroudsburg
9— West Chester
15— Mansfield
16— Lock Haven
23— Mansfield
1— F.ast Stroudsburjr
2— Wyoming Seminary
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February
February
February
February
February
Opponent
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41
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47
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44
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Junior Varsity Basketball
Theodore Davis
Captain
Albert Kalweit
Manager
Coach
E. .Jones
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Working night after night on
bumps of practice without glory or
emerged with
a
the
gym
floor,
taking the
tiie
Junior Varsity
and he
filled liis posi-
praise
wonderful record.
"Tax" Davis was
elected captain
tion capably, siiowing a fine sense of leadersliip
and
ability.
To aid Tax we liad "Bob" Davis and Baker from last
Brown and Kanjorski were brought in the Fresliman
.aid Rucli
Tax Davis
leadershi]) of
ketball tliat
commanded
Coach
the respect of
Working together with
class
and Jones, two great guards, joined the team. J^how-
ing a willingness to
Cfiptffiii
year.
work together and guided by the capable
.Jones, the team played a brand of bas-
tlie
fans ,ind the opposing teams.
clock-like co-ordination
ball that held their ojjponents to loM' scores
and
and ])laying a brand of basket-
still
enabled tliem to score heavily.
With a hard schedule facing them the boys worked hard and diligently and won
but two games played at home.
The team was second
teams to shoot
at.
to
none
in tlie state
and
set
all
an enviable record for other
Co-operation ratiier than individual work was responsible for
their success.
The following
Varsitv
B.
M
scores will give you
some idea of the superiority of the
.Junior
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Second
Row
Bob Davis
Robert Brown-
Eugene Krolikouski
Albert Kahveit, Manager
Theodore Davis, Captain
J. C.
An'thoxv Kanjorski
David Baker
Koch,
Faculii/
Manager
Elfed Jones, Coach
Clarence Ruch
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BASEBALL
Robert Wilsox
Captain
Jack Fortxer
T.
ilaiiager
Coach
W. Booth
Fraxk Golder
As soon
Captain-elect
as the basketball season ended, the
gymnasium was taken over by
The boys hiked
dates.
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to the
the baseball candi-
gymnasium every
evening to limber up for the coming season.
A
number of candiates reported for
among them were many veterans who
had previously seen service with the Maroon and
Gold.
Bobby Wilson, one of the best infielders
large
duty, and
Bob Wllsox
Captain
ever seen here, was elected captain of the team.
Some
of the other veterans to return were:
field.
"Red" Garrity. Hidlay.
promise
Vital,
OutGolder, a Freshman, gave
and Kraynack.
of offering competition for an outfield berth.
Among
were: Slusser. Wilson. McGrath. Wadas. and Kraftchick.
the infielders to return
Heck Mowrer showed up
well in practice and earned a position on the Varsity. With Fritz, a veteran pitcher,
and Creveling and Morgans. Freshmen, as pitchers, and Zeveny and Yockabonis as
catchers, the team gave promise of being a well balanced nine.
Playing
a fine
brand of
ball the nine ably
kept the name of Bloomsburg
in the
limelight.
Two
Wyoming Seminary
nary 3-2
contest,
May
May
May
May
May
May
May
May
here.
"Heinie" Morgans was the winning pitcher
in ten innings.
and Lew Creveling
Following
April
games of the year were played against Mansfield and
Mansfield was defeated 6-.5 in twelve innings, and Semi-
of the outstanding
is
a
list
in the first
in the second.
of the
games played:
20— B.
S.
T. C. 2
Albright
—B.
S.
T. C.
East Stroudsburg
i—B.
S.
T. C. 3
Albright
9— B.
S.
T. C.
1
Mansfield
4
1
Wyoming
2
East Stroudsburg
9
2
12— B.
16— B.
18— B.
1
S. T.
C.
S. T.
C. 5
6
5
S.
T. C. 6
Mansfield
— B.
S.
T. C. 3
Bucknell Frosh
26— B.
S.
T. C. 3
Wyoming
22
2
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Crevelini;
Jack Fohtxkr
Jasper Fritz
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Joe Yacabon'is
CvRiL Stixer
Leo McGrath
Francis Garrity
Charles Wadas
Robert Wilsox,
Frank Golder,
Ai.Ex
Capiii'in
Dexxis Zevexy
Captain-elect
Krayxack
.\[ahtix Seki-lski
James Davis
ijoyle ivey
Harold Hidlay
Joseph Kuakchick
Arthur McKenzie
T. W. Booth, Coach
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Kali'h Davies
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Captain
JoXES
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NlCKOLAS JafFIX
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Jo>'f:s.
Coach
Captain-elect
Coach
R. Daviks. Ca/'fahi
With
tile
ai)i)ro;n'li
of si^rini;
tlit-
attention of the colk-ge was turntd to track
Coach E. Jones issued
and thoughts of another good season.
and
numlur
a large
a call for
candidates
of aspirants responded.
After a few weeks of practice try-outs were held to pick out a team to enter the
Annual University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival.
Captain Ralph Davies,. Keller.
Jaffin,
made tiie trip to Philadel])hia i)y
soggy and muddy the team did not ])lace
.Jones
Not
bit
a
in
team selected was:
Due to the fact tliat tlie track was
made a very creditalile showing.
train.
hut
discouraged over their failure to
turned home and went to work
Tlie relay
Tlcse four men along with Coach
Parr.
))lace
in
the relays the team reTlie boys
earnest to prepare for future meets.
under the leadership of Captain Davies and the guidance of Coach Jones worked
hard every evening with the idea of surjtassing the records of any other track team
that re])resented this college.
The team composed
of six
men journeyed
at that place.
six entries
Coach Jones' proteges finished
tiie
other schools to aim
at.
in third place
Cai)tain Davies placed
hurdles in the remarkable time of 26 seconds.
the
no
West Chester and entered
and
set
first
an enviable record
the 2"J0 yard low
in
Captain-elect Jatfin placed
yard dash, while Siesko. Kirker, and Yockabonis succeeded
their events.
The
relay team
close of the season
Nick
Jatfin
tlie
"JJO
in
first
placing
in
composed of Davies. Wolever, Keller and
ished third and Davies also finished third in
At the
the track
Although handicapi)ed by the fact that there were only
meet held
for
to
.latfin
in
fin-
yard dash.
was elected captain
to
Ralph Davies, who captained the team two successive seasons.
fill
the shoes of
Much
credit
due Coach Jones for the remarkable record he established with so small a squad.
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Nick Jaffin, Captain -elect
Walter Siesko
Thomas Kirkeh
Ariiaxd Kellek
Elfed Joxes, Coach
Ralph Davies, Captain
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Bernard Galla(;her
Koch
J. C.
Havex Fortner
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Captain-elect
in its int'.-mcv
still
;it
this institution, tennis
The success of the team was due
ful season.
Captain
undtrwtnt
a
very success-
to the -willingness on the part of the
players and to the untiring efforts on the part of Coach
C. Kocli.
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who spent day
after day on the courts training his small squad.
Tennis being a new
dates.
sjjort
and not
fully developed did not
draw many candi-
When Coach Koch put out his call for candidates, a very small number
He was seriously handicapped by nunilurs but with never a grumble
sponded.
and the boys
down and worked with
settled
a ze.il that
re-
he
carritd them through a suc-
cessful season.
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The team was made up
Rholand. .\lthough few
of Captain Gallagher. C. Ruch.
and always made the opposing team travel
The team journeyed
met defeat
at the
H. Fortner and W.
nimiber these boys made their presence
in
to
felt in all
Mansfield along with our baseball squad but here they
hands of Mansfield's court team. Later Mansfield came
burg and again succeeded
in
matches
speed to
at to))
defeating our boys
in a close
to
Blooms-
match.
The next two matches were with Wyoming Seminary and we broke even in these
In the first game our tennis team playing a sujierior brand of tennis easily
contests.
defeated
Wyoming
the breaks went to
A
but in the second contest although playing sensational tennis,
Wyoming and
great deal of credit
bution they have
made
is
they nosed out a victory.
due to Coach Koch and
here and have built a foundation for the
no reason why tennis should not grow
seem very bright for
last year's
team
Thanks
squad for the contri-
at
a highly successfid season as Gallagher, Rucli.
and Fortner of
will return.
for the start
successful season
his small
They have given tennis its start
game. With this excellent start there is
The prospects for next year
this school.
to tennis in this college.
you
h.ive
made
in tennis,
team of
'28,
and best wishes for
a
in '29.
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FRESHMAN
The Upperclassmen defeated
UPPERCLASSMEX
VS.
Freshman team by
the
The
the score of 18-0.
uppers were led by "Bobby" Wilson and the Frosh by Joe Ichter. The Frosh were
"stage struck" at the beginning of the fray but soon recovered and put up a battle
that
would do
credit to
The Frosh kicked
With the
who
The
ball
many
off
good team.
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and soon the Uppers had the
carried the ball over for the
first
ball in
dangerous territory.
on the Frosh 10 yard line Wilson threw a forward pass to Slusser
first
Wilson tried
score.
a
dropkick but failed.
The
half ended with the ball in Frosh territory in the Seniors' possession.
second half opened with the Uppers receiving, and after that talk that Coach Kray-
nack gave the boys between halves they were ready
was not long till Wilson scored another touchdown
the "pep" out of
were determined
tlie
first
The
year men.
to score at least
they were forced to kick.
Wilson scored the
25 yards through the Freshman
to tear the
via the
Frosh to pieces.
it
It
forward pass and took
try for extra point failed.
one touchdown and
ceed when Ichter ran 30 yards around end.
looked as
if
The Frosh
they would suc-
Their hopes were soon blasted when
final points
when he
carried the ball
line.
LINE-UP
FROSH
SENIORS
Roberts
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Left
End
Fau.s
Wolever
Perch
Left Tackle
Warren
Left Guard
Liptzer
Center
Jacobs
Right Guard
Dew
Right Tackle
Krolikowski
Wescoski
'4
Slominski
Right
Wambaugh
Fortner
End
Bob Davis
Adamson
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Right Halfback
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Fullback
^^'ilson
Edmunds
Left Halfback
Jenkins
Kalweit
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Quarterback
Ichter
Slusser
Golder
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Sidi.ittifufes
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L'pperclassmen
vigna,
—Poole,
Tax Davis,
^'ital.
Hess.
Freshmen
— Kanjorski.
La-
Mooney, Johns.
Referee
—=Booth.
—Jones.
— Koch.
Timekeeper— Mathews.
Umpire
Head Linesman
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Women's
Athletics
Women's
athletics in this school have been taking a more important place each
During the past few years they have become well organized, by Miss Loose
and Miss McCammon. under a point system. Freshmen are encouraged to participate in the various sports and earn points for their numerals, "B" and Chevron.
year.
Good sportsmanship
Every
girl
is
encouraged
in all activities.
has a chance to take part in hockey, volley ball, basketball, tennis,
skating and hiking.
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The major sports, hockey, volley ball, basketball and baseball, are staged in the
form of tournaments. The winning Freshman team plays the Senior winners for
school championship.
A tennis tournament is also held for all who care to play.
^lany good times are had on hikes. Every girl knows tiie way to the Rose Tea
at Light Street and many have visited the Catawissa fire tower and other
Room
places of interest.
During the skating season many
i>leasant hours are spent
girls hike to the various places while others prefer riding
and Arbutus Park seem
Each year
to be the
on the
on the bus.
Some
Espy bog
ice.
popular places for this sport.
the interest in athletics
is
growing and we know that
athletics in the
future are going to hold an even bigger place in the school life of every girl for
hours of fun are not soon forgotten.
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won
"B
award in
must have at least six hundred points, two hundred of which must be major and two hundred minor plus two hundred which may
be either.
In addition to the six hundred points each girl must have an "A" in
posture and an "A in sportsmanship to qualify for the award.
Tlie Girls' Letttr
athletics.
s
Club
To
Club
secure a
"B"
is
made up
of girls wlio havt-
the
"
a girl
"
After securing the
"B
girls
"
may work
for chevrons.
For each additional
three hundred points, one hundred of which must be major and one hundred minor.
a chevron
The
is
given.
officers of the Girls'
Letter Club for the vear 1928-29 are:
Dorothy Foote
Kathrvx P'lemixg
m.\rth.\
President
J ice
Maudrue O'Coxxell
The sponsors
s
the
members
Mrs.
Sutliff.
Miss
MeC amnion,
and
!Mr. Nelson.
tournament was organized and conducted by the Girls' Letter Club,
of the club acting as referees, umpires,
Members
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are:
Treasurer
The club was organized to promote more interest in athletics and a better school
spirit.
The club has assumed responsibility for the organizing and promoting of
The .Senior
decorations for games, bonfires, pep meetings, trip to Lock Haven, etc.
Girls' Basketball
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President
Secretary
l.aird
and the
like.
of the club are:
Karleex Hoffmax
WlXIFRED PeTEKOFSKY
Stella Zatavetski
Emma Hibbiax
Lottie Miller
Mary Hays
Helex Gogolach
^L\uDRrE O'Coxxell
Eleanor Zvdaxowicz
]SL\r(;aret .Swartz
C.\therixe Sixcoxis
Helen- Hitton
^L^RGARET DlLA
Sophia Makarcvzk
Pearl Goscixski
Myf.\wxey Williams
Margaretta Boxe
Helen Seely
Kathryn Fleming
NoRMJi Knoll
Dorothy Foote
Mary
]\L\rtha Laird
Helex Caffrey
.Storosko
Margaret Oswald
Isabel Chelosky
Kathryx Abbett
Paulixe Xelsox
Paxsy Seurer
Vern.\ Valexce
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Dorothy Foote, President
Kathrvx Flemixg
Martha Laird
Maudrue O'Coxxell
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Roxc
Third
Margaret Oswald
Pearl Goscixski
Mary Storosko
Margaret Swartz
Eleaxor Zydaxowicz
Miss
Emma Hibbiax
E. H.
Stella Zatavetski
Mrs. K. L. SiTLiFF
Norma Kxoll
VeRXA ^^ALEXCE
Karleex Hoffmax
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U'lNll-RKD
PeTEKOFSKY
MAR(rARET DiLA
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McCammox
Nelsox
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Williams. Stella Poplaskl. Elva Griffith. Clara Cadwalader
Second Row Helen CafTrey. Louise Jarzenbowncz. Eleanor Zydanowiez
Third Row Dorothy 'WilliaMis, Catherine Sinconis. Elizabeth L. Williams. Helen Wlieaton
First K'lir
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Hockey
Center
Left Wing
Left Inside
Ripht Wing
Right Inside
Center Halfback
Right FullbackLeft Fullback
Right Fullback
Left Halfback
Goalkeeper
Jahzexbowicz
Caffrey
Gbiffith D. L. Williams
CAmv.\L-\I)ER
Zyd.\xo\vicz
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Sln-coxis
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In the fall of the year the fellows have their foothall to occupy their time, likewise the
have their favorite sport also.
Hockey is to the girls as football is to tlie fellows. It is tin- most favorable sport for
women. Hockey requires the use of all the faculties. To be a good hockey player one mu--t
have speed, good judgment and above all a quick eye.
The Senior team cerIt is the duty of the Seniors to show the Freshmen how to play.
tainly did show the Freshmen this year. Jarzenbowicz"s team went through the season without losing a game. No other team scored against them.
Jarzenbowicz and Griffith carried the team through to success with their brilliant playing.
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The hockey games are played in the form of a tournament and
number of games wins the tournament.
the
team winning
all
or
the most
The Senior Hockey Teams are
in
charge of Miss
McCammon,
the jihysical director.
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Second Rote
Teresa DeP'orte
ViRGixiA Tedesco
Roxc'
Kathryx Robbixs
Antoinette Gentile
Ruth Soxner
Marv Reagan
Beatrice Girton
GEftTRVDE GaVEY
Miss
Dorothy Eriiex
Clare Cavinaugh
Lucy Keeler
Kathryx Loose, Coach
Freshmen Flockey
Field hockey was introduced as a sport several years ago. and has proven to
be one of the most popular sports for women.
The hockey teams pla}' against each
other in a series of contests.
These contests are played on the grounds between Science Hall and the GymThe incoming fresJinun are rather
nasium. Each team consists of eleven players.
green in the game and of course the game offers thrills galore for the inexperienced
player, and also ])rovides fun for the onlookers.
A small but agile team led by Ruth Sonner proved too strong for the other
freshmen teams who opposed them. The best game of the season was the one which
included the two strongest teams.
Although Sonner's team proved the victors, the
work of parrow's team was great.
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Basketball Tournameiit
The
Q
C.
girls'
tournament of the upper classmen played
was enjoyed by members of the second and
of the fact that the schedule
like,
we had
The
a
girls
year at B. S. T.
third year classes.
very successful season.
were divided into ten teams,
to
the
.
six girls i)laying
on a team.
These
numbers.
were ably coached by our physical director. Miss McC'ammon.
The tournament was won by teams nunitur two and number
is.
In spite
was often interrupted by conferences and
teams were arranged according
We
this
at the close of tlie basketball season
we
find that these
seven.
That
two teams have the
highest standings.
The courage and
clean fighting spirit combined with excellent team
stood out in each game.
ship
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Not once
shown by any member
K'^^^'X£ri>s!(^JZ^iril
in the
work
tournament was any poor sportsman-
of either team.
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KXOLL
SCHEUER
Seely, Captain
Fleming, L.
Flemixg, K.
Williams, E.
FooTE, Captain
Williams, A.
gogolach
DULA
Zydaxowicz
Mattavi
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Girls' Basketball
This season has been a very successful one for the
of the
Freshman
Loose
Sutliff,
Class.
by
We
whom we
many
basketball teams
are greatly indelited to our coach. Mrs. Katliryn
Although the teams
have been so ably trained.
were handicapped by lack of practice, due
on
girls"
to their inability to secure the
occasions, the results have been such that
much
praise
is
gym
due both
coach and players.
We
must not forget our loyal student body wliose enthusiasm and co-
operation has had
we
much
influence in luaking this season successful.
needed
which proved
itself wortliy of the
were grouped according
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a
tournament was conducted
support and interest given
to ability in sections
A
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A
and B.
A-23
in the final
game.
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to that
it.
gym
in the
The teams
The B teams who
B-7. B-l
teams, however, carried their rivalry through to
close victory over
met
we
it.
During the month of January
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forget the assistance that Mr. Nelson gave us from time to time as
tlie
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K B-2. and
end.
B-1.5.
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a
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Freshmen?
1927^28
The
fall
of 1927
women when perhaps
hood
da3's
We
first
year
and
marked
a
new
set forth
or
woman on
unit of the college
and
_vouthful
men and
ties of their ciiild-
on a new venture.
soon adapted ourselves to college
man
300
them the
epocli in the lives of
for the first time they cast behind
the campus.
life
The
and
all
the customs that govern the
class of '29 soon
became an important
in all its activities.
Archibald Reese was chosen president and under his leadership the year's
activities
were successfully carried
aid of our advisor proved a success.
Is
I
London."
The Kids' Part}- was held and with the
The whole school came to our play, "So This
out.
The Junior prom was held and
of the class behind
its
success gave evidence of the spirit
it.
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to a close, finding the class of
the burdens and responsibilities that all Seniors must carry.
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SEPTEMBER
—^Everybody back to welcome the newcomers.
12— Seniors —"Ah, I'm so glad to see you." Smack Smack
disgust. Classes began.
The Juniors look on
want to go home."
13— Much wailing on
14— Much talk about customs.
15— Y. W. and Y. M. party for the new students.
16— W.
G. A. tea for new
dormitory.
17 — Telephone booth most popular place
18—Juniors
with smiles. They know the good place.
19 — Y. AV. meeting — good thing to begin early to keep straight.
attention — why?
20— Juniors attracting a
time — lucky for them — "forewarned
fore21 — Most of the Juniors know the Dean by
armed."
22 — Whoever said Saturday was a day of rest?
with .some of the Senior gentlemen.
the Jurtior
23— "Misery loves company." We
24— Blue — bluer— bluest Monday.
becoming very popular.
25— Looks as though spring fever were coming back — the campus
the Frosh and green bands.
26— All you can see
27 — Class meetings, election of President, and other
28— Strange how people take to the library!
to church together."
30— Much church going. "We'll
11
!
!
in
all halls.
"'I
girls.
S.
in girls'
all
lot
this
I
girls
.see
I
is
is
is
officers.
stroll
OCTOBER
—Monday again —and a new month— time to start work —only eight more to go.
We're
2— Football begins —
of buzzing, get out the fur coats, derbies, and canes.
"Kollege Boys" we are.
3— Days are growing shorter —
down to business.
4— Everything
progressing except the menus.
5 — Game tomorrow —^pep meeting
Auditorium. "Lookout Kutztown."
6 — Wonderful day — won from Kutztown,
up, boys.
Keep
that leads to our home."
— Pretty empty college—most of us followed "The long, long
8— We wonder
alike?
Mondays are
9— Nothing more exciting, the .same cases
hold.
out.
11 — Same old Thursday — not even the soup
12 —
great fun for a "few" to go to the gym and dance.
Never mind we're good
13— West Chester beat
old times with old friends around.
14— Lots of company —
15 — A day of
— but we didn't get
17 — Football team
working hard for Shippensburg game.
Maybe that accounts for
18— Wonderful dinner tonight — we heard the cook was
19 — Everybody agrees that the faculty
made up of good sports. They're back of us every
time.
We know that you
far as we know they won.
20— Team on journey
Mt. Olympus.
could do
21 — Many new cases reported after Saturday night.
22—Work much harder. Cheer up we
know
23— A great deal of hiking. Good exercise for
24— No dancing tonight. Well, we'll at least get through the evening without being criticized
by the onlookers.
26 — Everyone out
see the parade.
27 — Had a Hallowe'en party
the gym. Everybody had a good time, especially those who
received the
28— You'd swear that we were living
crying, "Oh, my dogs!"
a kennel, everyone
1
lots
let's settle
is
in
12-0.
it
7
trail
all
if
still
left
It's
losers.
us.
.just like
rest
it.
is
sick.
it.
is
.\s
to
it.
all
it.
all.
to
in
prizes.
in
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enjoy collepe parties? Foolish question, number 100.
A great rush to the ]il)rary, for various reasons.
it won't he loot; now.
I .see that we still have the arnihand.s
29— Do we
—
30
—
31
—
NOVEMBEH
Uraee
— Only seven more months to
2 — Dr. Kaiguel's lecture very interesting.
1
fro.
U|)
the first hundred years are the
—Two busloads of students accompanied the team I^ock Haven,
who said that Professor Koch wasn't a good sport?
4—Good day for
5 — All planning for Thanksgiving vacation. Homesick
— Cinnamon buns for breakfast. You should them disappear
to
3
IwiriU-st.
We «im — and
say
!
all.
!
6
like
.see
—The
7
Boston Women's Orchestra entertained
in
the auditorium.
snow
in
July.
Now we know why
lead-
ers are thin.
— First
8
day the sun has come
.Many sons are around here hut not any of them shine.
out.
— .Most popular discussion of today "Lesson Plans?"
10— No game, so the movies took
an unusual
11 — Beat M. S. T. C.
We were too good for them.
12 — Pudding for dinner.
9
is
toll.
in
"cases" have turned into "boxes."
— Some of the
—Joint meeting of the Y. W'. and Y. M.
— Not many danced the gym —most of them prefer use their eyes.
— Everyone thinking about a week Saturday and not mudi being done.
the
time we won't be eating
— Ne.xt week at
— A day of simple — no
get out our bathing
20— Very warm day — warm enough
for the big dance. New evening dresses have been created
21 — Every one
ing— so to speak.
go home.
22 — All busy — studying — no, getting ready
question — number
23— Big dance
the gym. Did we enjoy
Ten days of "Home, Sweet Home."
24— Vacation, at
13
little
1-i
15
is
is
17
college.
at
this
18
i
to
in
16
visitors.
life
to
is
suits.
set
out of noth-
to
last
101.
Fooli-sh
it?
in
!
DECEMBER
— Back to the old place once more. Great to see the faces.
4— Humors of a big dance Saturday night.
"Better
their das.ses.
5— Teachers looking for informaticm concerning some members
than never."
6 — All
looking for evening gowns! Will they get one?
a "buoy."
7 —Cheer up!
formal. All you need
The dance
very much — even those wlio got
Everyone enjoyed
w-as the best.
8— Of
novelties,
"shipwrecked" when they got too close to the corners.
9 — Long day for most of
Nothing to do until tomorrow.
good.
Hope
10— Lot of talk about "Apple Sauce."
— Everything progressing as well as usual.
looks as though we are going to have snow.
12 — Very cold,
be there.
Saturday —
— First basketball game
14— Only one more week and then home again for ten more days.
— We won from Kutztown. Keel) "P' hoys
16 — Girls and boys seen strolling down the street — where to— to church!
Christmas, cheer up, didn't we have eggs for
17 — Even though we get no chicken dinner
breakfast?
the
Yes, we use suitcases even though we are going
18— Much packing done by
3
all
late
girls
is
isn't
it
this
all
us.
it
is
11
it
we'll all
this
i:3
't
1.5
this
all
19
20
—
— Senior
all
21
—
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girls.
home for ten days.
Good eats. Everything was
class play,
from
tlie
appetizing. Even the ham.
"Apple Sauce," given in the auditorium. It was a very good play for
Even the boys helped by singing
dormitory were down to see it.
Christmas carols at midnight which wasn't so bad.
Home we go. "Good-bye." "Write, will you?" "Don't forget
QaQ
to
come and
see me."
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Glad to be hack and do some good work. Begin the new year right.
— Back once
3— Not much done
"What did he give you?"
any class today,
you can hear
mail boxes. Why?
t— Great rush around
5 — Lots of new clothes strutting around. Good Santa Claus.
— In spite of the vacation, some of our members are missing — strayed, or "flu" what
I'd say.
new
turning over
— Only two more weeks and we begin over again — something
2
iiu:rc.
all
in
is,
tlie
6
lost,
7
s
8
like
all
— Notebooks are being called
—A
9
for.
More work
howling wind blowing today.
—
10
for
Perhaps that
down to breakfast.
Everybody sniffing, coughing, and
is
a
leaf.
all.
come
wliy the Nortli Hall boys didn't
is
Miss Kline pretty well rushed.
sneezing.
— North Hall Orchestra played the gym. A good future ahead for them.
12 — Had oyster stew for lunch.
you happened to go home, you cerwas very good and,
tainly missed
13— Musicale
Knjoyed by
the auditorium.
14— Exams
soon be here. Let's get to work.
hats.
15— Very
day, much
spring. Girls can be
going down town witliout
Sure sign of spring.
16 — Dr. Pike's lecture.
Very good, indeed.
17 — Very few down to breakfast. Grapefruit was the cause.
18 — Tomorrow
Now the time we generally begin
pray.
the end of a perfect semester.
19 — Almost deserted — rush home for the second semester fees — poor father
have to go
without chewing gum for awhile.
20— Nobody here.
21 — Lots of absentees. We know the reason why.
22 — New set of people coming; new set of Seniors wailing about lesson plans.
23 — Snow at
—and deep, lasting snow — "Well, Old Man Winter certainly was slow
year.
suppose we'll be wearing fur coats for Easter."
— Rotary and Kiwanis Club banquet college dining room. We certainly enjoyed the
evening.
We could hear the singing fnmi our windows.
25 — The night before the college
busy.
Telephone booth
26 — College party went over
Here we can thank the decorating committee — the gym
was absolutely transformed — "Thank you."
27 — Lots of college kids sleigh riding on the campu.s — and the Dean was out taking pictures
of them — gosh, she must be wonderful — no fooling, she
28 — "The day after the day before." Too much coasting the day before.
29 — Dancing down the g.vm as usual and a few new cases reported.
30— Great deal of rushing done by the
allright to rush, but don't trip or
11
in
It
if
a treat.
in
all.
will
like
fine
tlieir
.seen
is
to
is
will
this
last
I
in
2-t
])arty.
is
big.
is.
sororities.
fall.
It's
Final bids go out today.
FEBRUARY
— "Frills and heart frobs." Dance tonite. We had a s-"weH" time.
2 — Some more
Phi Gamma Tau dance
the gym. We certainly
dressed up.
3 — Day after the two nights before. We found a
of "lying" around
1
in
frills.
— Another Monday, and time
— Almost
dorm
today.
the
Sunday.
4
5
month
in
lot
It is
started the
to settle
down
e\'erybody sick in be.l with colds
to honest-to-goodness
— almost
work.
"flu" up.
— Nothing new.
— A beautiful day and most of the Collegiates contracted spring fever.
8 — Splendid lecture by Dr. Raiguel.
He's one man who can out-talt any
6
7
9^Thrilling basketball with West Chester.
by two
Took
woman.
us five minutes to best them, and
we did
points.
— Not unlike the rest of the Sundays
—We are sure spring has come to
12 —W.
"Who
G. A. party for
10
11
here.
Wt- liad celery for dinner.
stay.
S.
girls.
said that
wc couldn't do without
the men."
We
had
the best time ever.
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— We were
— Valentine's Day.
13
1-t
all
Had
— Collcfiiate
Hall
— Same
IT
Many
love affairs hcinji discovered, and the mails were hi-avv.
three "cheers" for the chicken.
little
wonderful chicken dinner
a
1.1— Haskethall
minute.
1<)
that there were no classes, such nice weather.
wislilrifr
St.
game
with Mansfield
pvm was
dance. The
"Scotch."
—
—
by one point, but we
lost
the bear idea of the thinjr.
old
Sunday
nite lunch, cheese
and
Heinz
i)icklcs.
is a saying, "After the rain comes the sunshine."
shine comes the rain."
— Great
he
nnist
a
(loin;;
blizzard,
We
found
jjrood
business
excuse for the absence of some week-end excursioners.
t'lood
It
".\fter the sun-
it.
— snowed enough to
month.
21 — Eggs must be cheap food. We always get the "raw" deal.
22— Washington's Birthday — wonder what the "Father of
Country"'
could
family of today?
23— Xo one here — everyone went home for the week-end.
24— Blue Sunday. Maybe Monday
be a better day.
25 — Rained
day. "Every cloud has a silver lining." Try and find
26— Hopes again revived — we saw the sun.
27 — We begin to wonder
there
ever be
day of
28— Cheer up. Tomorrow
Friday and the
of March.
20
that Xortli
collcfrc.
— There
19
We've concluded
is
with the
18
back the hoys to the
will
last a
his
I
.see
W(udd say
if
he
his
will
all
it.
will
if
a
rest.
first
is
MARCH
— Time to get going. Only three
2— Snow, rain, sleet — through
1
game.
They won, but
— Excellent musicale
shining
4— "The March wind
3
in
more months and
we'll stop.
some of us journeyed to Wyoming
took them an extra five minutes to do
it all
to see the basketball
it
it.
the Auditorium.
This proves that a long hall
isn't
the place for
lights.
Modern March
5
doth blow and we shall have snow," that
is
— swear that Mr. Weather
— Y. W. A. installed
I
6
old-fashioned
is
March.
strutting aroimd in sunshine.
C.
is
a female
new
their
—
it is
so changeable.
The usual ceremony of
cabinet.
installation
was im-
pressing.
7
— Dramatic
Club staged their annual tournament which went over
Something around here after all.
—Tau Kappa
8
Phi Sorority dance at the Elks.
— The usual Saturday. Xothing
10 — CJorgeous weather for hiking.
9
new but
The
fact
the
is
We
all
big.
We're doing
took a ride that night.
same old stew.
we saw
a lot of people walking, but
we
didn't
ask why.
11— The winners
Street.
12
—Spring
of the
Dramatic Club tournament had
"Some chickens
fever
is
i
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9
I saw .some girls swinging
means that we expect spring to
around.
whistling, which
a
party
.it
the Rose
!"
their rackets
stay.
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and heard some
boy.-;
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13.
—
School buzzing over Corning Basketball Tournament
of
lots
old
friends expected as
visitors.
14.
15.
16.
—
—
—
—
—
— nothing
Patrick's Day — but
chaps
variety.
like
the cook forgot the Irish Stew.
17.
St.
18.
Just another day wasted away.
Dancing seems to be getting popular
19.
—
Mail heavy today some "Ohs" and "Ahs" and "Gees," etc. they express themselves.
Gorgeous day and first day of tournament "I hope so and so wins" "I know him"
"He's from our town."
Saw a lot of College boys walking around all alone the girls .seem to fancy high school
in
gym
the
—others
seem
to
have "standing invi-
tations."
W.
C. A. Cabinet girls.
20.
Installation of Y.
21.
Some freshmen have been
22.
\nother beautiful day
23.
Saw some Easter
24'.
An
25.
Everybody
seen courting danger
—^hopes
—
togs already some went
sport them wlien they come back.
warm day — Many
unusually
home
college girls
packing to go liome
is
—
I
mean some other girl's boy
Palm Sunday.
— Don't
week end
tliis
them
to get
—others
will
—
and boys went to church Fine day to start.
room for tlie new clothes.
forget to leave
26.
Who
27.
Marks go home that's a vinegared vacation for some
Goodbye Happy Easter See you next month.
28.
friend.
are raised for a beautiful
said work? with vacation so near.
—
folks.
—
—
.\PRIL
8.
Back again and only
more weeks
7
Get the
to go.
bit
in
your teeth
—
it
won't be long
now.
9.
all
10.
—
students were guests of boarding students at dinner a musical time was had by
Interesting inter-collegiate debate between B. S. T. C. and M. S. T. C. in colwe bad two women on our team.
lege and we won
Day
—
—
Just another Wednesday nite at B.
bad weather, too.
nite
— sprint
T. C.
S.
—
—
lots
special jiermissions were taken to-
11.
A
12.
E. A. Southern recital
13.
Omega
14.
Sunday after
15.
17.
Blue .Monday ^Why? weather is enough to drive anyone to
Everybody seems to be doing something time we got busy.
Wednesday nite again Y. W. of course.
18.
Girls are planning for their party
16.
dreary, wet, cold day
a
Saturday
—
at least one clever
dance
nite
—maybe,
— but
a
great
many went
—
20.
We
Mu
21.
Spring has returned
did
know
I
man — besides Lindbergh.
—The boys certainly can do things—with the help of the
Chi Fraternity dance
better
girls.
to church.
the blues.
—
—
19.
left us flat.
and
in college
— who
—hope we have as good a time as we had at
— didn't see anything
said girls were "cats"
— Busy
Phi Sigma Dance
month
this
month
— Well
the last one.
prove
to
I
if
it.
you don't keep going you get
rusty.
— and
our
girls
looked wonderful going to church
in
their
new Eas-
ter togs.
I
Monday again
22.
— but
we're
happy
leave soon.
Alpha Delta Zeta dance soon
23.
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— "Where
of
will
us are enjoying school to the
I
get a dress?"
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worry
fullest
— they
— we
always
find one.
24.
26.
27.
28.
29.
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Weather like this brings out spring fever it certainly is a catching disease.
Heard somebody sneeze they must have been in a draft it's hot enough to "hot dogs."
Lots of walking on the campus nothing extraordinary.
A. D. Z. dance gorgeous affair some girls certainly do things "upright."
Another church going day.
Dear me I must be pressed well I hope they give me a good crease and a finish.
Goodbye don't cry I'll see you later but you won't recognize me.
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tobacco juice on the library floor, be nonlight oi?l!
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Little
WATCHES, DIAMONDS
and
it
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Selective Materials
Accuracy
"Bill,
Jones "Oh. I guess they got scalp
ment from the Indians."
PA.
GOWNS— HOODS— CAPS
for
—
cestors so bald?"
Bank Building
BLOOMSBURG,
—
Hooking on) "Don't cover
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haven't
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watching
Swiss
"Migosh. that Listerine goes
BLOOMSBURG.
you
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social
heard of
Indian clubs?"
PA.
wnrlfi.
Fred R. Hippensteel
We
222 East Street.
so sleepy."
distinct
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of you day
wonder you look
—
Light Lunches
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Zyd "Have Indians any
groups?"
Sandwiches
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and night."
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all
—
over the
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CLOTHIER
Bloomsburg Shoe
Repair Shop
"Always Reliable"
BLOOMSBURG,
My
Rear of the former
Buckalow Shoe Shop
PA.
graduated with
hriillier
Repair
a
HOTEL MAGEE
hundred
and three degrees.
Impossible.
Not
at
He worked
all.
Facing the Court House
himself up into
a fever on commencement day.
—
Sal Harlem "There
the bank this morning!
Gethlng
—"Heavens!
— "Both
Sal Harlem
overflowed."
was
\^
a
big run
im
hich bank?"
bank?
— the
SAM
river
JOHNSTON, Manager
Class '93
ROW'S
SNYDER'S
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there
Pike
E>r.
are the limit."
is
the Danville in-
stitution."
Compliments of
"My
a
brotlier
has rung the gong to start
thousand
fights."
"\^ hat
he. a referee?"
is
Shuman's Hardware
'No. a preacher."
BLOOMSBURG,
PA.
Imagine how the college professor who
was out after butterflies felt when little
Jrihnny asked "Are you the dog catcher?"
—
STOP AT
The H.
&
144 East
C.
Goods
Toilet
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Cut Rate
Main Street
For Everything
cles,
Patent Medicines
in
REA & DERICK,
Inc.
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Cut Rate
Goods
CIGARETTES
CIGARS
TOBACCOS
CANDY
Soda
— Candy — Cigars — Cigarettes
Beaming
Father
—
""\es.
I
named
my
three daughters Faith. Hope, and Charity."
Young Man
(stuck for the evening with
the heavyweight
"And the greatest of
these is Charity."
<
I
James
E. Roy's
IN
TRAINING SCHOOL
—"Tommy,
.Student Teacher
singular or plural?"
Jeweler, Optometrist
Tommy
Kodaks and Kodak Finishing
lar at
BLOOMSBURG,
—
(after
the top
much
and plural
thought
at the
is
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trousers
—
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IN
BLOOMSBURG,
started
proceed."
this;
Most wives
PA.
know how
don"t
other
the
half lives.
you had better board
tliink
—
often had."
—
Landlady "Often had what?"
—
Muley ""Better board elsewhere."
'"Yes.
Warman — ""You
been
have
should
—
elsewhere."
Muley
Reese "Shakespeare
good quarterback.
Reese -"Because he had so many longrun plays."
High Grade Furniture
"I
to
wanna go buy-buy!'"
"1
—
a
and
—
—
I*
want
you
of
GOOD CLOTHING
Landlady
do
Bob Davies
go, baby?"
Crowell
Home
DIALECT
—^"Where
GELB & MAYER
I
Blank Books
Sporting Goods
Stationery
Typewriters
Greeting Cards
Filing Cases
Daily and Sunday Papers
Registrar
— ""Name,
please."
Roddy—-"Whose?"
.
Prof.
Hartline
"And now.
(in
what
class,
—
astronomy class)
is the most promis-
ing star with a tail?"
with a serious
Tax Davis
on his face ""Rin-Tin-Tin!"
—
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expression
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"Say, freshman, what
take in Physical Education?"
Kanjorski
History
—"Shower
Prof.
Joan of Arc.
was burned?"
mean
—
Ralphie Davies "I can't recall. luU
must have been a hot date."
—
—
of tlie
fight the other
Bloomsburg. Pa.
Sweeney boys
Jack
—"Viell. Dad. now
what shall
do?"
—
might
Fortner ""You
tliat
nillege.
in.
I'm througli
I
marry
.Mr.
cook so she cant leave for a while.
it
E .\mos •"Whv do
dians "braves
in
gets inln
one always jumps
Yes. they're two harps that beat as one.
was the date of
the time when she
Coach "Had any experience?"
Ford "Yep, played left end once
Phone 186-R
When one
you
baths and cuts?"
— ""What
I
do
Bell
a
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Jones
squaws?
the
you ever seen their
—
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— "Oli.
"Drummond — "Old!
all
A. Williams
that!"
she's
not
old
as
as
SNEIDMAN'S
Why, that woman
rememhers the Big Dipper when it was
just a drinking cup!"
GRUEN WATCHES
—
Co-ed "Mercy, I must have overtrained
Jack!
There he goes, tackling another
player around the neck."
Gallagher
(at
— "This
the theater!
show
makes me think."
—
Poole "Yes,
its
a
"Gifts That Last"
extraordinary
most
show."
Late to bed and early to rise
Keeps the fellows from wearing your
Let Us Repair
For That Hard Campus Wear
ties.
— "Why don't you answer me?"
—"T did,
shook my head."
—
Prof.
"But you don't expect me
hear
Prof.
Stude
sir.
I
to
it
Wolf Shoe Repair Shop
—
English Prof. "Tell me
things about John Milton.'
Main Street
BLOOMSBURG,
J.
up here, do you?"
rattle
one
two
or
—
Frosh "Well, he got married and he
wrote "Paradise Lost.' Then his wife died
and he wrote 'Paradise Regained'.'"
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B. Davis
Hess
new
I'm hreaking
Freshman
walking down street)
— "Mav
come too?'"
— "\ou*ll never come
A.
illiams
suit?"
a
is
suit.
PA.
it
I
my roommates
to girl
I
in for him.'"
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too,
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"
unconscious!
— "Are
—
^ okum- "No,
Creasy
you a pretty good judge
Harrison
of horse flesh?"
never
I
ate
any
in
—
my
—
'"Wliat
Beggar
f
!^
choo crying ahout,
— "Bow,
guy?"
Prof.
when
found a good
recipe for home brew and I ainl got no
home."
I
are you so sure she
just
Reams
he
—"And
took
his
Drummond— "On
all
the
ex-
where was Sheridan
famous twenty-mile
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you?"
Mo.ss "Because she accepts
pensive gifts I bring her."
life."
Cop
— "Why
in love with
a horse."
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not so
either."
it's
other seasons,
bad
ilur
in
tile
I
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— "Mister,
is
iStrtiuds
Bloom
they aint no
that
a
no
1
diiln
t.
old man, not
—
—
Grad
Grad
got
"1
ni\
education
at
"."^ue'
em.
brother,
sue
em.
"And he says to me. 'Say. Bud. wot college did ya come from?" an" I looks at
him kinda sneery like an" says, 'Say, guy,
do 1 look like a regular bum?""'
our saddest observations
scolding professor never grows
one
li\.
class
.'^troudshurg."
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It
"Vi
my
least."
—
"And while you're
Surfiehl lat garage
oiling and greasing the car. you can lake
out the promiscuous squeaks."
you missed
believe
Prof.
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vesterday.
time for love.
llie
of
hoarse.
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Ford
— "I
could dance like this forever."
You
re
"Oh.
JOHN W. KNIES
Hans
these darn
brakes." said
as the water rose to his neck.
—
Manager
Ex "Our coach got some new
proof pants for the football men.
—
^^arge "Oh.
.Some profs are
aliseiit
iiiimleil:
little
water-
the big babies."
BART PURSEL,
fast for you. Bill?"
Jr.
XORTH IRON STREET
tlont think shell
I
get away."
Prof. Shortess
that.
other?
cant remember.
—
Yock "Isnt she too
— "Yes. but
.Swinehart
—
Female "Oh. don't say
bound to improve."
Sutfering
just
PURSEL
Bring your clothes to us and
—"When
is
the season for
am
not a hunter."
we
will
make them
look like new.
shooting stars?"
—
Dinny "I
dont.
—
Shorty "Hey.
sir.
I
All
Work Done by
Specialists
Ford, whats the idea of
wearing your socks inside out?"
Ford
— "There's
a
hole
on
the
Ladies' and Gents' Tailoring
other
side."
"What
to
do
to get
white hands
—
Kivler "Why don't
—
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