The Colophon 1932

COLOPHON IJlilillC Shirk. Armthmur iHiuersusi.. iKxuenihniuetuhi cGiuuiiiludle’nii., cGiogouripbruo Hjriiaiirw» iicv k Grace Clark. Rita Wenger, Anna Hock. Jeanette Henry Debates I HE annual inter-county debates were • held on Friday, February 19. The question for debate was, Resolved: \"That the several states should enact legis­ lation providing for a compulsory system of unemploy­ ment insurance.” The affirmative team coached by Mr. Rank met Onte- launee on the rostum of our own auditorium. The team, whose members were Rita Wenger, Anna Heck, Kenneth Guildin and Arthur Hess, lost the decision two to one. The negative team debated Shillington High School at Shillington and was victorious. This team, which was under Mr. Henry’s supervision, came through with Hying colors securing the unanimous decision of the judges. Jeanette Henry, Grace Clark, Blaine Shirk, and George Harwick made up the personnel of this team. We are selfish enough to hope that next year Wyo­ missing will win both decisions. A great deal of interest is manifested also in the an­ nual Junior-Senior debate. The question, discussed this year was, Resoved: \"That the Congress of the United States should legislate to compel the payment of a living wage—constitutional ity conceded.\" The team representing the Senior class was composed of Rita Wenger, June Kutz. Benjamin Fredrick, and Ken­ neth Guildin. The Junior debaters were Mary Corbit, Jeanette Henry, Frank Frederick and Blaine Shirk. TT'h..~e former were victorious. [ 99 ]

r COLOPHON ij'qi'jl Oratorical Contest 'I .1 iW i'h Tlllt Man or the Machine, which is i ■! -Il the master, which is the slave?”—\"Beauty or Billboards, >l i ■' : ■ X ! it’s up to you.”—“We are now approaching a great crisis iO in our history.”—“First in peace, first in war and first in the hearts of his countrymen.\"—“Plan, before you at­ tempt to begin a career.” What is all this? It is what you would have heard had you been in the auditorium of the Wyomissing High School on the morning of the eleventh of December. The occasion? The Sixth Annual Guy Knowlton Sembower Oratorical Contest. The first prize was won by Rita Wenger, speaking on “Machined Men;” the second, by Jeanette Henry, whose subject was “Roadside Beauty,” and third by Justin Har­ ris, who spoke on “The Crisis.” Very excellent orations were also delivered by Lillie Taylor, on \"A Tribute” and by Maurice Rider, on “How to Choose a Career.” While speaking of this event we would be very remiss if we failed to mention the four other students who sub­ mitted orations; Martha Pennypacker, Blaine Shirk, Wil­ liam Breitinger, and Edith James. We hope that next year there will be an increase in the number of participants in this worth while contest. * ‘ iiu! I W. : ? ■ ■ II 100 5 ■

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'i i!'’'!1 ;i i< i ! i 1 a COLOPHON Band II HE Band has made a very good showing at championship basket-ball games, assembly pro­ grams, and musicals. It is true that it is not comparable with larger bands, but considering its size, it is a won­ derfully organized group. A band, bugle and drum corps of thirty-five members made their appearance at the dedication of the Athletic Field, May the ninth. The first time the band really ex­ hibited the best talent it possessed. A strong plea was made to all individuals, possessing band instruments and a love of music, to join this excel­ lent organization. The rewards accrue to the individual who practices for the love of it. There are no awards, although a statement was made that all Senior members participating (for two years or more) until graduation would receive a school letter designating, that the wearer has been a member of the organization. The band, under the direction of Mr. D. C. Shirk, has made great progress. Mr. Shirk heartily congratulates those individuals who attended rehearsals so faithfully during the past year. The membership consists of the following: R. Sheetz, B. I lelfel linger, M. Woodnick, R. Spencer, Cornets; J. Clark, K. Guildin, W. Brcitinger, R. Mellinger, Saxa- phones; D. Barr, Clarinet; J. Garner, Trombone; John Ruth, Alto; T. Herb, Bass; J. C. Ruth, Baritone; F. Red- cay, Piccolo; A. Moll, C. Fleck, Drums. { 102 ]

COLOPHON Orchestra ^Tuesday morning—8:15 and the us­ ual trio in their place, only to hear the oft-repeated: \"Have you seen—?\" \"Where is—?” Why cannot our geniuses learn to be on time? “Cheer up, Miss W„ they’ll be here by 8:30. Fifteen minutes elapse during which time the orchestra has assembled. \"One, two, three,” Bing! Bang! Crash! Mr. H. gets the full benefit of the moment musical, This is bound to make he and his slu- dents eager to work, The orchestra represents good music and good playing. Those who' deserve the honors are the following: Violinists—-Donald Stitzer, Theresa Kamstein, Avard Taylor, Harry Werner, John Hartz, John Breidenbaugh. John Bjorkbom, William Fahrenheit, Philip Rettew, Carl Lance. Celloists-—Robert Redcay and Bert Ulrich. Saxaphone—Kenneth Guldin and William Breitinger. Trombone—John Garner. Flute—Francis Redcay. Clarinet—David Barr and Thomas Herb. T rum pet—Robert Sheetz. Pianist—Marie Werner. The orchestra has had an active year. Il has ex­ panded its activities and as well as playing in school has played for the Woman’s Club. So you see that we are- attaining the higher things in music. [ 103 ]

COLOPHON Glee Club ■ OH la la!” Yes it’s Glee Club—one of the finest Wyomissing High School ever boasted. A delightful showing was featured during the Christ­ mas entertainments, with the girls singing the beautiful Carol of the Russian Children and the boys the well-loved, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. The combined Glee Clubs sang also the chorus of Oh Holy Night with the assistance of Miss Smoot of the grade schools. Twelve members of our number were selected to sing in the Berks County High School Chorus on Field Day May 14, under the direction of Mr. Goodhart of New York University. These students exhibited the most distin­ guished program ever presented by any chorus. The most important event of the year occurred June 3, when the Cantata, The Hirst Il'al/>urgis Night was sung. Our directress, Miss A. Wanner fearlessly decided to undertake a more difficult and higher type of musicale than was ever before attempted. The story is woven about the old German tradition of the celebration of the night of April 30 dedicated to Walpurg. a German Saint. It is supposed to be the time when great festivals of devils and witches are held on Mt. Hartz. The artists Benjamin Fredericks, Antoinette Harvey, June Matten and Louise Guenther taking solo parts while Bruce Seidel, Rolf Hemmerich, John Garner and Arnold Zwicky form the quartet. Here was produced a program which was the greatest spectacle a Wyomissing High School audience ever witnessed. \"Walpurgis Night” furnished an exquisite climax for the year’s work and heaped laurels on director, group and school. [ 104 J

COLOPHON Colophon Orchestra HaI’I’Y Tuesday, playmates, Happy Tuesday! This is Tommy Herb and all the lads of the Colophon Recording Orchestra, bidding you a bit of a happy Tuesday for this heah good olde Colophon—good olde blue ribbon Colophon.” With apologies to Ben Bernie we introduce the Colophon Recording Orchestra. This organization, established to further the sales cam­ paign of this volume, was received with great enthusiasm by the student body and enjoyed a very successful season. Under the direction of Thomas Herb and Donald Stitzer, nine lads and a lass, formed the personelle of the group. Marie Werner, Thomas Herb, William Brcitinger, Kenneth. Guldin, Robert Sheetz, Bernard Heffelfinger, Don­ ald Stitzer, Carl Lance, John Hartz, Jacob Ruth, and Carl Fleck. Shortly after organization the Orchestra “with a bit of a gusto” entered an amateur recording contest and received honorable mention for their splendid efforts. We sincerely hope this orchestra has become one of the School’s permanent musical organizations. Junior-Senior Prom T HRILLS—Heart-throbs and Fainting Fils! Another gloriously successful Prom with Juniors and Seniors trying to see which can out-number the other. Flimsy pastel laces and organdies—sparkling, shimmering satins—softly rustling taffetas—dark coats and white flannels. (That’s us!) A large, mellowly lighted ball­ room in the Woman's Club—May 28th—A smooth, shin­ ning floor—a bowl of deliciously welcome punch—several chaperons and Stan Gunsman’s sympathetic orchestra. (Those are the surroundings!) Fun and laughter—gay smiles—soft frocks drooped upon palpitating and manly bosoms. The constant shuffle of slippered feet—the swish­ ing of gowns in beautiful rhythmic widtz.es—Thai's our Prom! And long may it live! [ 105 ]

. St COLOPHON 10.; i 11': Inter-Club Dance i tS SS ft - Come with me and relive the evening of the Fifth Annual Inter-Club Dance. It is the thirty-first of November. The clock is sound­ ing the half hour after eight—that dance of dances is be­ ginning. We descend lightly (that is as lightly as possible con­ sidering the handicap of clinging silks and laces) to the ground floor of the high school. Here we are invited by the doorman, good old Jake, to affix our respective signa­ tures to an old parchment ledger. Having performed this little duty the female of the species is presented with an attractive ostrich purse—the dance programme. Having disposed of our wraps in “milady’s boudoir,” we performed the necessary duty of greeting the honor­ able chaperons, seated in the luxurious lobby with its furnishings of oriental (?) rugs, enticing lounges and comfortable chairs with innumerable lamps shedding a soft glow over all. Strains of sweet music now lure us to the ballroom. We descend the cannopied stairs where a glittering maze greets our bewildered eyes—black and white streamers draped artistically in a tent effect, modernistic black and salmon lights casting a delightfully ruddy glow alike on the bubbling fountain and on the gayly clad dancers. The Colonial Serenaders are pouring forth strains of most enticing music to beckon us into the merry throng. We are sure of one perfect evening of dancing. ':C' LLNC,: I'JlM [ 106 ] J|Jvilll'lH;ilrlvIlP. P |.;'r ' • ' i I ■■

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Contributors to this section include CARL FLECK SCOTT DEAROLF

COLOPHON ■ “Star-Lite” i,”i\" TlIEY strolled down the lane a together. ' The sky was studded with stars. They reached the gate together. He lifted for her the Bars. She raised her brown eyes to him. There was nothing between them now, For he was just a hired man, and she— A Jersey Cow.\" Bubbles BaBY blowing bubbles, Bubbles in the air Falling over babys' bib And on babys' chair. IJ. And on giving thought to these bubbles O—just a little bit iu We Hnd they are symbols of childhood n And not just—spit.'- Li :-'!(This horrid word used with special permission of Ser- tified Scremo). i [ 111 1 r

COLOPHON i* Go 6 eUri! oua Pont --------- Z - ^<.,4?’ THE SEASONS' BUD?------ I AT DEVON A A A i| SPRING IS HERE. I 'Ji ■ ‘^. I * THREE CHEERS FOR Me\" I [ 112 ] i

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COLOPHON I Identification Test i (Underscore one word to complete each statement) I 1. Rita Wenger is fond of—potato chips, pedigree worms. i 2. Jus Harris is (a) (an)—general statistician, athlete', I Lindbergh’s baby. 3. Bettie Lance’s favorite fiction character is—Tarzan, Tarzan. Tarzan. 4. Bruce Seidel owes his success to—his brainchild, spin­ ach, Wheatena. 5. Phi Phi is a—New Zealand lighthouse, dog biscuit, respectable institution. 6. Jake Ruth sometimes \"doubles” for—Johnny Weis­ muller, The Pour Marx Brothers, Kate Smith. 7. Contract bridge, as played by the Phi Phis, is (a) — form of lawn tennis, contract bridge, Democratic National Convention. 8. Senior Day is—anniversary of the night Ben Bernie refused to play Paradise, a big mistake, one year after the last Senior Day, come next Shrove Tuesday. 9. Anna Heck calls her favorite typewriter—Cuthbert, Desire under the Elms. 10. The Wyomissing High School is (a) (an)—glue fac­ tory, institution of learning, (after all, this is a year book.) (Fold your paper neatly and make an airplane.) Dedicated JwAS a warm afternoon, the fifth of May, A glorious, rolling, bright spring clay. All all overhead the sky was blue And the grass underfoot was wet with dew, As we gaily marched down the street To the school band’s rhythmical beat Parading. We were; greeted with cheers and photographed, And some took one look, giggled nail laughed; But we continued to march with steps so bold, And recalled the days when not so old, We marched and fought When Lee was caught At (Gettysburg, We massed—“young America”—there on green 'Twas very inspiring—a wonderful scene. The colors were raised, the band played a tom? The glorious drill—a memory too soon; And there was the- field The Athletic field Dedicated. [ 114 }

COLOPHON i A personal write up as we would write one C wMHII revels in his reputation lor be­ ing one of the best dressed men in school, and takes fastid­ ious pains that this hard-earned reputation shall not per­ ish, He can’t converse intelligently on anything deeper than the recent offerings at the local cinema house, and smirks tolerantly when someone mentions Ibsen or O’Neill, lie can cope with the Saturday Eveniiiy Post, but The Na­ tion baffles him completely. He plays a fair hand of bridge. Smith “makes” all the more important week-end dances, escorting some fair damsel who rates high in Hi-Y bull-sessions. He covers his mental poverty with an air of patronizing hauteur toward the “crudies” who are not arrayed in the latest basket-weave. All the girls think this Smith boy is \"the smoothest thing.” Lakeshore Blues | THINK that 1 shall never see; A Phi Phi lovely as a bee, A Phi Phi who in summer, wears A dance frock with her bleached blonde hair, A Phi Phi who looks at men all day. And lifts her beefy arms to pray. Phi Phis are made by “foolish blighters” But only the “Die Scheier” can make good ciders. [ 115 ]

■ COLOPHON II: ,1 ; Patrons 1 In this year of financial stress, we lack words to ex­ press our gratitude to the patrons, listed below, who have 1 made the publication of this book possible. We cannot evaluate the significance which this book will have to iii.blii'l'' us in the years ahead. \"li'H'r'H Air. Henry Janssen Mr. R. J. Wenger Airs. Ferdinand Thun Air. W. Earl Snyder Wyomissing Industries Mrs. Elizabeth I.. Fox Wyomissing Mr. Webb S. Fox Cacoosing Dairy Development Co.. Inc. Dr. Davis T. Hunt Essick & Barr Mr. A. L. Gehret People's Trust Mr. Charles Harris Heck Bros. Mrs. Helen Schneider Air. J. Parker Mr. Robert S. Loose Airs. Erich Obcrlacnder Mrs. Mary N. Mercer Air. Win. L. Quinlan Mr. Calvin Ruth Air. G. Eli Fox Mr. Redington S. Lerch Croll Keck Mr. Conrad J. Busch Air. Samuel Richards Mr. and Mrs. H. Maltzberger Air. Landis Miller Air. W. IL Alorris Air. Irvin E. Roth Air. and Airs. H. AL Hangen Consumers Gas Co. Air. and Airs. Win. E. Fisher Air. Paul II. Price Air. W. S. Dearolf Air. George F. Lerch Crystal Restaurant Airs. Conrad Klein Air. and Airs. C. Freyberger Airs. Alargaret I. Corbit Air. and Airs. Floyd L. Lance Air. Jesse Brown Air. Harry W. Werner Aliss Bertha Zwicky Dr. Joseph Stockler Air. Alelchion Zwicky Airs. Helen Davis Rothennel Alr. John I. Immel Air. Theo. M. Deck Wyomissing Sweet Shoppe Mrs. Harry O. Koller Air. Howard C. Lutz Hain-Spatz Alotor Co. Mrs. Donald Eaches Air. Henry Mathias Air. Edward J. Bowman .Mr. John G. Nuebling Mr. Harry Craumer I! 116 ]

COLOPHON PATRONS (Continued) Mr. Bob Dulaney Mrs. Wilson Laucks Dr. James J. Ely Mr. Walter Mease Mr. Betram J. Murphy Purity Confection Mrs. E. R. Meinig Mr.Wm. J. Griffith Mr. Hugo Hemmerich Mr. W. P. Bowman Mr. Wm. B. Sheidy Mr. 11. E. Haines Mr. Chas. H. Blessing Mr. Alton E. Bowers Mr. Clarence B. Kutz Mrs. J. D. Miller Mr. Howard J. Stupp Mr. A. A. Harwick Mr. J. C. Butler Mr.Wm. R. Black Dr. R. L. Hill Miss Mary Corbit Mr. James Keiser Mr. E. H. Keener Miss Flossie E. Heffellinger Mr. Ben. J. Eaches Frank Tyack & Son Mrs. Margaret A. Voigt Mrs. Florence W. DeWolf Mr. Charles Schlegel Mr. Geo. W. Logan Mr. Joseph Addesso Hettinger Bros. Mrs. Esther Me. Scheffey Mr. H. G. Reifsnyder Mr. C. A. Mills Mr. II. Johnston Mr. Cleaven Y. Stelly Mr. Chas. F. Paul Mr. Lambert R. Rehr Mr. Warren L. Diefenderfer Mr. LeRoy S. Fix Mr. E. Hess Mr. Lloyd W. Schlegel Mr. T. C. Christ Mrs. Howard C. Faust Mr. A. R. O’Reilly Mr. II. II. Busch Dr. L. J. Raver Mrs. Fritz. Ahlfeld Mr. Edw. C. Jones Miss Frances Hangen Mr. Harold D. Guenther Mr. Rudolph Ulrich Mr. C. P. Mills Mr. S. Applebaum Mr. Geo. E. Potts Mr. Gustav Zepernick Mrs. A. Ramstein Mr. Earl Sheetz. ■ [ 117 ] ■

■s ' COLOPHON .'■> .\"0 : ■ ' One moment gentle reader, before you „, I ■ close this volume in disgust 11/ . iJIb .■ LL Russia was covered with a dense, white blanket. The far reaches of the steppes were shrouded in this white pall, and the snow was coming down in Hakes when a dog sled drove around the corner of a mosque. Tile driver, the editor of this publication, removed his false beard and mosque, and the art editor stepped out of the sled, and warbled to a passing Moujik: “My dear fellow, are these the Steppes?” “Ah, yes, just steppe right over heah to our model prison—we’ve been looking for you. Your the Colophon Stall', are you not? Wanted for high crimes, ami mis­ demeanors over on the other side?” At this, tlie business manager's eyes roamed over the speaker, made a sudden dart for a nearby wall which they scaled, swept the landscape, and were set to make a sudden dash for freedom when the Moujik reached out a hairy hand, grabbed them, and replaced them in their sockets. With a mocking smile, he quickly converted him­ self into a lacrosse player, a human being, a mongoose, and then as a grand finale, ladies and gentlemen, as a grand finale he divided himself into twins, multiplied the result by three, added one to the denominator, and before you could say Joachim A. Robinowitz, had changed him­ self into a whole sorority which he laughinglyv dubbed Phi-Phi. Flushed with s’uccess, he bowed mod’estl.y and ordered the firing squad to their positions. The simple natives heard the editor mumble these words to the Moujik as the rilles barked. “These last rites, we be 'you witness, to tell all IlK’ll of our courage true. Courage? Not so, for we see the multitude a-running now for vengeance. We did our best—go tell them so, and bid the soldiers shoot.” Au revoir, pleasant dreams, and a bit of a tweet tweet—. •: 118 ]

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