Glassport, Pennsylvania 

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Glahisean 1924

The following material was extracted from the 1924 Glahisean

Football

GIVEN BY THE BUSINESS MEN OF GLASSPORT TO THE FOOTBALL TEAM

Youghiogheny Country Club at 7:15 O'clock

The banquet was opened patriotically by the singing of "America" after which everyone donned "banquet" hats and enjoyed the excellent dinner:

Everyone having finished the dinner then found the most comfortable spot in his chair and puffed contentedly on a good cigar while the toastmaster (James McClure) announced Ed. Hodgson who gave a clear, concise team biography in which he introduced each of the football players who, in turn, obliged with a one minute talk.

Prof. Parker then gave a ten minute talk on "team and High School athletics" in which be took each member of the team separately and, we may say, vivisected him. Prof. Parker used this time to unload all the compliments he had wanted to award all season but could not do so for fear of causing an epidemic of "swelled head."

Prof. Floto spoke next on "G. H. S." - in which he told of the fine work of Prof. Parker and of the value he had been to the school. He told us that of all the compliments given to our coach --the one which excelled all others was: "That man could take any boy in the High School and make a football player out of him."

Irwin Babyak took this time to present both Prof. Parker and Floto with a fountain pen and a pencil as a token of appreciation from the football squad for the invaluable services of these two men.

The principal of the schools, John S. Hart, then followed with a ten minute talk on "Preparing the Grades for Athletics and physical culture. The idea letics" in which he recommended a trainer whose sole duty would be to conduct met with approval, but the financial standing of our schools makes it doubtful.

W. H. Kohler gave a very impressing speech on "Parental Cooperation" in which he pointed out the unfairness both to the parent and child of keeping children from taking part in athletics. Mr. Kohler challenged any man who did not believe as he did to call on him for a discussion at his home.

Dr. W. E. Hodgson spoke on "Physical Benefits Derived by a Student from Clean Sports" in which be called attention to the condition of the football players during the season. He cited one instance where several of the boys were practically carried off the field, but an hour later were seen dressed up and going out for a good time.

"Why Business Men should Support School Athletics" was the subject of George Gross, in which he told of the benefits derived by business men from a good high school football team.

School Directors Martin Baker and Thomas Lapsley were then called on for an impromptu speech which closed the program.

Everyone came away feeling confident that they had attended the crowning event of the football season.

The gold footballs which were supposed to have been presented at the banquet did not arrive in time so were presented in the assembly hall amid the earnest applause of the whole high school. Every letter player and Prof. Parker receiving one of them.

CAPT. IRWIN BABYAK, better known as "Dutch," was the backbone of the whole team. "Dutch" had an uncanny way of sensing just what the Coach wanted done and he did it. He starred valiantly on the offensive and his punting and forward passing were superb. He was never too late to get through any break in the enemy's line. Great credit was always given to any man who "stopped Babyak"-they deserved it. Babyak played football as only a football player can. This is his last year of high school football and the gap he leaves will be hard to fill.

FRANK DUNCAN, Captain-elect. "Punk" has played eighteen straight games without a break. At South Brownsville Duncan took more punishment than it seemed possible for a mortal to withstand, but Punk always came back for more. He out-punted the opposing team every time. Frank will certainly make an ideal Captain for next year's team. His drop kick from the 40 yard line at Pitcairn was headed for the three points, but the wind came up-0. Duncan's punting was always the sensation of the game.

MURRAY MORRISSEY. Our fullback generally "happened" to be on the scene in time to rid "Dutch" of the man that was bothering him most. He could stop the best of runners, regardless of size, Murray is one of the few men who can star on a muddy field as well as on a dry one. Murray was injured in the Duquesne game, but was soon back and played the same, unmatched game. Murray also leaves this year. Murray was very consistent and when the rest of the team was "off" -then he made it his business to be on.

HARTLEY GREINERT, the fleet-footed half back also passes from our ranks this year. He was in the fray every moment of the game and was especially effective in intercepting and receiving forward passes. When he hit 'em-they knew it. Hartley's work was exceptionally fine in the Duquesne game. Parker said his defensive work was the best in class B circles. Nuf Ced.

SAM DUDLEY, the incomparable center has played his fourth year for G. H. S. His work at Pitcairn was a glorious finish to his four years of football. Sam was an accurate passer and when everyone else failed Sam got his man. Sam was invaluable when it came to keeping up spirit. He was the shining light when all else was blackness. Although center Sam was always in the thick of the play, he was generally on the bottom and came up with a "Come on fellows, Lets Go!"

WILLIAM DUGAN started the season at end, but later developed into a half-back. "Duggies" work in the backfield will go down in history as one of the best ever seen on a G. H. S. team. Dugan is one of those 145 pounds who "can lick their weight in wildcats" and come up looking for more. It is this kind of stuff' that made Glassport's team what it was.

LYNN HEATH, the raw-boned farmer boy; sauntered on the gridiron for the first time in his life this season, but once there he became a veritable cyclone. Lynn took any amount of punishment with a mere shake of the head nor did he complain once-no real football player ever does. Lynn's playing at tackle was certainly a compliment to Parker. Lynn graduates at the head of his class this year (which shows that his brains were not battered.)

HENRY HERSKOVITZ, who generally goes by the handle of "Moe"-certainly looked like All-American stuff on the line. "Herk" was heavier than any other man on the team and he surely used his weight in perfect style. "Moe" could always be depended upon to make a hole for his signal. Henry also leaves us this year.

WENCESLAUS, was the sensation of the season. He held his ground every time. This is "Wence's first year at football, but he went into it with heart and soul. He was out to practice every night and he showed it. He still has another year to make history for G. H. S.

HOWARD SMITH, the utility man, could fit into any position on the team and play it like a "big-leaguer"-herein lay his great value. "Smithy" especially came in handy at backing up a line. Although weighing only 140 pounds Howard showed rare ability as a football player. He also, will leave us this year.

JOHN KOHLER, at end, played his position to perfection, although small size he made it up in action. Kohler could generally be depended upon to stop 'em. John will be one of the mainstays of next year's team. Kohler looked upon football players in the same light as he did sandwiches at a party-very few got past him.

JOE PICKETTS, at the other end was a 120 pound flash that was hard to beat. This pair of ends won the admiration of everybody. Their work always stood out. It is lucky for us that we can depend upon them both for next year. Joe saved the day in the West Newton game by pulling in a fumble.

ROY BELL, who is also in the graduating class was unfortunate in being on such a team as Glassport had this year. We are sure Roy has the good old football stuff, but he didn't have a chance to develop it-the once or twice he was on the field he proved he was no easy mark, but competition was too strong. Don't give in, Roy, for those who overcome the largest difficulties make the greatest success in life.

JOHN BABAK, certainly made an impression in playing his first year of high school football. He was even pointed out to succeed Sam Dudley as center, but just when everyone was expecting so much out of him - he left school before the end of his freshman year.

CYRIL BELUSAR, was an all-around star, football, baseball, basketball or track. Cyril is an ideal athlete and has two more years on the varsity for G. H. S. He is sure to be holding down a regular berth next year. Keep it up Cyril!

LEE DAWSON, is the largest (in build) prospect for next year, having made ready for a stellar season next year by unceasingly turning out to practice all this season. Lee is confident he will be a knockout next season and self confidence is great stuff.

ROBERT GARDNER, was another freshman who made us sit up and take notice. Gardner has the build, speed and determinateness that goes to make a football player and he has proven lie can combine the factors and play football. Watch him climb.

GLENN REED, has proven to us that a Drug Store clerk can play football as well as jerk sodas. Reed broke into several games this season and always mussed things up for the other side. It was his fight that carried him through. He played his best game against Apollo. This year also sees the passing of this sterling football player from our ranks and the whole team will feel the loss of this first-class end.

FRED GEORGE, our big freshman guard certainly made an enviable record for himself playing his first year high school football; his work was exceptionally good in the South Brownsville game. Fritz has three more years of high school football to play and we know they will be a repetition of the first if not better. By the time Fred gets to be a senior, Walter Camp will be looking up the little town of Glassport on the P. & L. E. schedule.

MIKE ONDREYCO, was handicapped by being the smallest one of a small team but nevertheless he showed his "Fighting Blood," by never once giving up the ship, but came out to practice faithfully during his two years of varsity playing. Mike will graduate this year confident that he has won the respect of everyone. Mike won his gold football this year.

THOMAS CLAY, the soccer star from Maryland, tried his luck at football for the first time this year. He took to football like a duck to water. His speed was a big factor in his favor. Next year we expect big things from Tommy.

LEO KROLIKOWSKI, our manager, had everything arranged just right, to which was due, in a large part, to our ultrasuccessful season. He had the hard games mixed with the easy ones just right not to say anything about complete arrangements for everything while on a trip. Leo graduates this year with a year of successful football and a record breaking year at manager to his credit.

BEN AVON 13-0

This game gave Coach Parker a line on his players under fire and also filled the team with enthusiasm for a clean record and it was here they developed the slogan "Beat 'em all."

The Glassporters were far underestimated by Ben Avon, but they soon discovered their mistake. Ben Avon started by confidentially plunging our line which turned out to be a stone wall. Glassport was not such a bad "Hick team" at that.

Ben Avon's famous "box formation" met its equal in Glassport's "off-tackle" play. Dugan and Smith as ends with the back field broke up nearly every play. While our line almost paralyzed their's, they suceeded in making only two or three first downs against our defense. Glassport's offense moved with the precision of a well-oiled machine - every player getting his man. Dutch and Murray both succeeded in crossing Ben Avon's line -Dutch missing one of the two kicks and the score ended 13 to 0 not counting the two other touchdowns which were (fairly made, but) called back due to home talent officiating.

HERMINIE 41-0

Forty-one to nothing was one of the largest scores of the 1923 season. Herminie being on the short end of the scoring. Herminie made a good start but could do nothing against Glassport's unmovable defensive and their unstopable offensive.

We can point out no one player who stands forth in this conflict every one of them playing an unmatched game.

Herminie finally gave way almost entirely, then all the substitutes had a chance to show their stuff and disappointed no one. It was a case of taking out the regulars to keep the score down.

First class coaching showed itself in this game.

The star for Herminie was John Washington the colored boy.

APOLLO 13-0

The open date of the season was filled by the highly tooted Apollo Team who played a good brand of football, till and after they met Glassport.

This time our men were up against the real stuff. Apollo's team was not only larger than our men but trained to the minute.

The game started with Apollo receiving and starting the wheel rolling with a long end run. Apollo had a backfield that had a way of getting things done, but our line outplayed theirs at every turn.

The first quarter was played practically neck-to-neck, but after that Apollo's line gradually gave way before the continual hammering of our boys. Apollo's team started with perfect discipline but finished fighting among themselves-an "all too sure" sign of defeat.

The game finished with a score of 13 -0 in our favor.

It was a case of cooperation, confidence, loyalty, dogged determination of all-American players against odds that would have swamped practically any other team -that forced the terror of the Kiski to bow their head to G. H. S.

ELIZABETH GAME 13-0

The Elizabeth Crew worked hard in preparing for our game, practicing through supper hour every night and even calling in the alumni for added inspiration. Elizabeth was determined to take home the bacon or bust.

The Glassport High Players caught the cue and certainly did some A-1 practicing to show the up-river rivals what they could do when they were called on to show their steel. Glassport, by the way, didn't have to practice after the dinner bell or call in the alumni, for Parker was worth more than them both put together, and then some.

The day of the game was one of those beautiful days in the fall of the year when it is muddy enough to rival `The Dismal Swamp' in appearance, atmosphere etc. Everyone carried an umbrella for emergency and wore gum boots of necessity.

Glassport started the game with their favorite opening; Duncan placing the kick well into the enemy's territory and the whole team following it up with a spirit that loses but once in ten.

The game finished with eleven odd besmirched players from Glassport High School walking contently from the field of battle with a 13 to 0 victory under their arm.

DUQUESNE 47-0

This game is an A-1 example of the result of determination. Duquesne had every advantage -bigger fellows - faster - and had a record that made ours look sick. Duquesne had fooled nearly every team they played by their famous forward pass and were prepared to do the same to us. Parker had our boys drilled to the minute and full of fight. They went over to win, and did. Hartley Greinert was in the limelight all through the game on the defensive due to his continous breaking up of forward passes, the thing which held Duquesne's end of the sore at zero. When it came to offensive Murray was the man who carried the leather-coated pill through the line. He was responsible in a large part for Glassport's end of the score being 47-0. Glassport went in the underdog and came out the victor. Thanks to the boys of the G. H. S.

BROWNSVILLE 19-6

Glassport's boys were escorted to South Brownsville in state. The business men having succeeding in arranging for a special train-they were conducted through the streets of South Brownsville by enthused students and the town's "brass band."

In spite of this outburst of pride the players never once showed a sign of a "swelled head," but put up one of the best games of the season. Confronted by the usual condition of the season -- larger men and home talent officials. It is impossible to pick any star for this game because the team played as a unit and each one did his duty well.

Glassport was up against "breathtaking odds" and it was only the fact that they were the calibre of fellows that deserve the name of "football players" that they were able to "bring home the bacon."

It may be added here that every town on the P. & L. E. Railroad from South Brownsville to Glassport were rather roughly jolted from their after-dinner meditations by the noise which everyone deemed necessary to impress upon their reckoning powers, the fact that Glassport had downed South Brownsville by 19 to 6.

For the benefit of those who were deaf the result was inscribed upon every veritable space of the coaches.

WEST NEWTON 13-6

It took a lot of coaxing and persuading to get West Newton to finally play its game at Glassport. Whether it was their conscience or their lumbago it's hard to tell, but we believe it was their conscience.

However at the last moment they decided to play and certainly proved to us that they had no reason to be afraid. They had our men outweighed to a man and certainly knew how to use their weight. Each team managed to score a lucky touchdown. By hard work Glassport succeeded in making a second touchdown and would have made a third but for the whistle. Kohler and Picketts at the ends were stars all through the game and if Picketts hadn't reached through the legs of some husky farmer and nabbed a fumble it would have been a case of tears instead of smiles at the end of that game. Kohler's stellar work at the end gave the rest of the team the confidence and pep to bring a victory from an all too evident defeat. Murray starred in the mud as usual.

CANNONSBURGH 6-0

Cannonsburgh was Glassport's last game on the regular schedule and-having won all the other games-our record was at stake.

Cannonsburgh's team had ours outweighed about 25 pounds to a man-not to say anything about height, and in the practice before the game they showed they had form as well as size.

Cannonsburgh - like many of their predecessors- could do nothing with our line while we could do nothing with their forward passes so it soon developed that instead of Cannonsburgh vs. Glassport, it was a case of forward passes against line plays and it promised to be a worth while game.

Either Cannonsburgh had turned toy "praying colonels" or they all carried rabbit's feet for they had the luck of the season at receiving forwards. At last, in the third quarter, G. H. S. succeeded in scoring and Cannonsburgh promptly decided to even it up by carrying the hall from their 20 yard line to about the same distance from our goal, but did not succeed in crossing it. Everyone played as though he meant it and finished the game with a score of 6 to 0.

This left us with a clean record four our regular season.

G. H. S. vs. PITCAIRN 0-3

This was a semi- final for the championship of Allegheny County, the winner to be one of the contestants for the cup. Unfortunately, the game was arranged but three or four days before the time set, this caused a bad break in practice. To add to our hard luck, the game was played on a wet field with our team much lighter than theirs, especially the ends who were outweighed about .`30 pounds to a man.

The game started with Glassport receiving and promptly marching down the field to their 5 yard line. when all at once there was an unlucky break. Dugan, it seemed, slipped and was followed by Babyak doing the same thing on the next play and in the scufe got kicked in the head with such force that they did not wholly- succeed in bringing him to. This fatal kick seemed to unbalance Dutch, but he would not give in. He staggered around, he could not bring himself under control properly-he could barely grasp the ball - he seemed to be playing in a daze. Finally, Parker could stand it no longer and took the best man out and put Smithy in, who was knocked out in the very next play - a very surprising coincidence.

HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '24

After four years of traveling the rough and rocky road to knowledge, the Seniors have many bright and happy days to look back upon. To Seniors that old saying of "All that glitters is not gold," may be applied very well for the pure and simple reason that the underclassmen look upon seniors as being light-hearted and care-free. We are to a certain extent but now our wishes are to be able to start over again and relive many happy days. There will always be a hankering and a place in our hearts for G. H. S.

The one bright day that still stands out in our minds, is the day that we became guests of the upper-classmen. How small they made us feel in telling us, emphatically, that we were mere Freshies! Nevertheless we were happy Freshies and were sorry to see our first year in high school pass so quickly, for never is one quite so impressed with things about school as when he is a Freshie.

During the long, rough tramp to graduation quite a few fell by the wayside, but we are still twenty-seven strong, bound together by those bonds of fellowship and co-operation which were welded during our first three years of high school life.

A glance through the pages of this year book will substantiate our claim as a class which has had the best interests of G. H. S. at heart. In every one of our four years, we find, representing our class, Varsity men in football and baseball, the two outstanding sports of G. H. S. The members of our class have always been in the midst of G. H. S. activities - athletic, social or otherwise, that both space and modesty forbid us mentioning.

It would be well to note here that after a successful football season such as we have just had, that out of a squad of eighteen men there were enough Seniors to compose quite a formidable football team.

As to our scholastic abilities, our class has been climbing, slowly, but surely, the ladder of knowledge towards its motto-Excelsior.

Feeling as Seniors that we had at last come into our own, we were keenly alive to the responsibilities that fall to the lot of such a class. We were imbued with the spirit of co-operation and tried to work for the best interests of our school. When we have left G. H. S. and have made new acquaintances and created new interests, we will have only to turn back to this page to read between the lines the tale of old friendships and of good times past.

Now at the close of our Senior year having finished one phase of our drives and about to enter another, we can look back and give a sigh for the days that are nor more. They have been wonderful days unlike any that we will ever experience again. We can pay no higher tribute than to be infinitely proud that we have enthroned in our hearts the glorious ideals of G. H. S.

Murray Morrissey and Michael Ondreyco '24.

SEPTEMBER

4. School begins! New Principal, new English, Commercial and Science teachers. Seniors abide in the Lab.

5. An assembly. Our work begins.

6. Hazing Freshmen.

7. End of the first week of agony.

10. Organization of the Athletic Association. The girls go on strike and refuse to join the association.

11. The girls are promised some athletics. With Odessa as their leader they talk the matter over and decide to join the association.

12. An assembly. Seniors elect class officers.

13. An initiation committee selected. The Freshies are shuddering with fear.

14. An athletic council elected.

17. Football season ticket selling campaign started. A great deal of rivalry among the teams.

18. Ottie Club plans a corn roast.

19. A great deal of talent has been shown by the High School students by t hei r side-walk advertising. Also the new music teacher arrives.

20. The Ottie Club is ahead in the ticket selling campaign. A huge bulletin is on the black board in the English room showing the returns from the campaign.

21. The Ottie Corn Roast is held at Finney's Farm.

24. An assembly. A few more rules laid down.

25. The usual grind.

26. The boys are practicing hard for their first game.

27. Plans are being made for the Freshmen initiation.

28. The first football game at Ben Avon. Won 13-0. Almost the entire school was present at the game.

OCTOBER

1. The girls plan another corn roast.

2. No work done to-day. It was too hot.

3. Moved downstairs with Juniors in Mrs. Murdock's Room.

4. The Seniors write a petition contents are not on record.

5. Played the first game at home with Herminie. Won 41-0.

8. An asembly to celebrate the winning of the game.

9. Campaign waxes hot.

10. The Ottie has anther rival, the B. A. R.

11. A corn roast and quince steal at Finney's Farm.

12. A Freshman demonstrated the use of a powder puff before the school.

13. A football game with Apollo at home. Won 13-0.

14. An assembly to celebrate again. The "41" and "B. A. R." took charge. A great deal of talent was displayed.

16. Nothing but hard work.

17. Talk of starting a school paper. Classes write editorials.

18. Freshmen Initiation held at the Second Ward Auditorium. Every one had a fine time, Freshmen included.

19. Football dame with Elizabeth. Won with a score of 130. Rained. Parade and bonfire that night to celebrate.

22. Still celebrating victory over Elizabeth. An assembly and all the boys made speeches.

23. Talk of having a year book.

24. Everyone had a funny spell in school today except the teachers.

25. The Seniors plan a party.

26. A game with Verona at Glassport. Won 59-0. Held a Junior-Senior party at Second Ward Auditorium. It was very dry in spite of the victory.

29. An assembly to celebrate victory. More talent displayed.

30. Decide to print year book. A night of parties, one at all three wards.

31. Hallowe'en. Everyone too busy talking about parties. etc., to do any work.

NOVEMBER

1. The notes flew fast and furious today. Everyone was discussing the parties.

2. Football game with Duquesne at Duquesne. Won 47-0. Parade that nite.

5. More celebrating. Another assembly. The H. O. B. O. Club had charge.

6. An unfortunate little Sophomore girl had to sit on the dunce stool for doing "nothing."

7. Plans are being made for the Brownsville game.

8. An assembly. The students are thoroughly "peeved" at Professor Floto because he will not allow them to go to South Brownsville in automobiles. A special train is talked of.

9. The game with South Brownsville. Many attended game. Special train, band, 'n'everything. Won 19-6. A parade that night.

12. An assembly. Many speeches, etc.

13. The Ottie finished turning in the $135.00 that they had pledged. As always over the top in everything.

14. Year book staff selected.

15. A new way to punish gum chewers - studying chemistry after school.

16. Game with West Newton at Glassport. Won 13-7. A continuous rain during the game. Little celebration that nite.

19. The majority of the Senior boys stayed in for a faculty meeting. Everyone took books home that night.

20. The boys are still feeling the effects of the faculty meeting. Everyone knew his lessons.

21. The Seniors held a "Circus." It was very unique. Nuf ced Pickerings.

22. Mr. Parker took a note from a Senior girl. It was too "deep" for him he kindly returned it.

2:3. The Senior girls worked an experiment in Chemistry on hydrogen. They practically ruined Mr. Parker's suit. Game with Cannonsburgh at Glassport Won 6-0.

26. A certain Sophomore boy was kicked out of class for a few days.

27. The only exciting thing that happened today was that a girl got sent to office for writing notes.

28. The Juniors presented their Thanksgiving entertainment at Second Ward.

DECEMBER

3. Back to school after the Thanksgiving vacation.

4. Working as hard as ever. (?)

5. Seniors were staging "Hamlet" in the English class. It was the first and last time.

6. Preparing for elimination game with Pitcairn.

7. A tea party after school for a number who didn't know their lesson in Problems.

8. Elimination game with Pitcairn at Duquesne. Lost 3-0.

10. Everyone sick from defeat.

17. It seems as though someone has died. Everyone has lost his pep.

12. Chemistry laboratory day. The girls as usual acted as though they had never seen a chemistry book.

1:3. The French Class started to read "La Tulipe Noire."

11. Mr. Parker insulted Ralph Williams by calling him an "element."

17. Meeting of the Seniors to choose invitations and name cards.

18 . The little Sophomore girl was caught writing notes again. She promised never to be "caught" in such an act again.

19. Little work done today.

20. Football banquet at Youghiogheny Country Club.

21. Christmas entertainment held by Sophomore Class.

JANUARY

2. Returned to school after the Christmas vacation. Grand display of new ties, socks, etc., of all colors and discriptions.

3. The Senior Class in Chemistry are taking exercises and seeing how long they can hold their breath without becoming a corpse.

4. A girl made the highest mark in the class in a Problems exam,- not saying who made the lowest.

7. A detention class started. Many attended the opening day.

8. An assembly. We were informed that we would have no mid-term finals. Oh, what a grand and glorious feeling!

9. A speaker on the Near East Relief.

10. Decided upon the dedication of the year book.

11. The debating team composed of the Senior girls held their famous debate. A good many students missed hearing it because it was held after school.

14. Meeting of the Seniors and Ottie about their play.

15. Mr. Parker says that "Milton is getting to be a very bad boy." All the rest of the teachers are of the same opinion.

16. Emil Babyak gave a lecture on "Socialism" assisted by Robert Baxter.

17. While working an experiment in Chemistry some one playfully burned Edna Howard on the neck with sulphuric acid.

18. The first snow. It didn't last long enough.

21. The Sophomores go on strike. The affair was short and sweet.

22. Samuel Dudley and Ralph Williams gave their musical drama "Tony and Marie."

23. Mr. J. Martin Baker visited the school and gave an address.

24. The Ottie Club staged their play, "Abbu San of Old Japan."

25. The Seniors decided not to have the Ottie present their play again.

28. The students held a party at the Vet's Hall.

29. Mr. Shrontz visited the school. He was the second member of the school board who has visited the school this year.

30. Working hard as usual.

31. Second Night of Ottie play.

FEBRUARY

1. Four little girls played "hooky." They served detention every night for a week.

4. The Seniors started to read Lamb's "Essays of Elia." They are all carrying dictionaries around with them.

5. A grand catastrophe in the French Class.

6. The music teacher politely informed a few little girls that they weren't as cute as they thought they were.

7. The first big snow. Such snowballs!

8. Few knew their lessons today. The sled riding was fine last night.

11. Mr. Floto took charge of the Senior's English class. A remark from a Senior's diary: "We're coming to rocks in the road. No more riding in limousines."

12. The Seniors never worked harder in all their lives. An assembly. The boys were presented with their gold footballs.

13. More snow. The boys had to clean up the front of the building after they had finished their snow battle.

14. Some boys playfully poured some foul smelling chemicals in Lee Dawson's desk.

15. The Seniors turned in prize compositions entitled: "Life in a Cabin."

18. The real Public Speaking course began.

19. Mr. Parker took a note today. All that was written on it was "Stung."

20. The Hoboes held a party at the Vet's hall.

21. The seniors have an entirely new method for doing their problems. More work.

22. Mr. Register visited the school and gave an address.

25. Blue Monday. No one had his lessons.

26. Emil gave a demonstration of the local fire whistle which aroused the suspicion that he was taking vocal lessons.

27. A fire drill. A couple of Senior girls attended the Star Theater to see the McKeesport Follies.

28. Dr. Harris from Beaver College addressed the school.

29. Eva and Alva were caught sitting together.

MARCH

3. A restless spirit took hold of a couple of boys this afternoon. They quitely strayed from a class. The consequences are not on record.

4. A play has been chosen for the Senior Class entitled: "A Regiment of Two."

5. The characters have been assigned for the play.

6. A slight dissatisfaction has been shown with the play. There are only ten characters and twenty-seven persons to fill them.

7. A meeting of the Senior Class, "A Regiment of Two" has been discarded and a committee appointed to pick another play.

10. A notice has been given that all the work for the year book must be in Friday. The pens are flying fast and furious.

11. A class was fiercely arguing over the divorce problem today, when the sweet strain. "Home Sweet Home" was wafted to our ears by gentle breezes. It was only Emil practicing his music lesson.

12. The Seniors are planning to build a new school, a gym, etc., in fact they mean to revolutionize the school system in general. Anything like that makes good topic for a speech.

13. The problems class was very small today owing to the fact that quite a number "forgot" to study their lesson.

1-I. A new play has been ordered entitled, "The Fifteenth of January."'

17. "Blue Monday." No one knew his lesson.

18. A big fight today. Philip Trornbetti vs Tommy Granger. Nuf ced.

19. Mr. Parker is sick and unable to come to school. Everyone had a grand and glorious time flying paper airships and shooting paper wads.

20. Emil made a speech on "Socialism" (as usual) before the Problems class.

21. Miss Leona Wadsworth taught the Class in Problems of Democracy today in Mr. Parker's place.

24. The play books have come and the characters have been assigned.

25. The bank deposits of the Seniors are gradually dwindling. There are only two or three who are keeping up the good work.

26. The first play practice.

27. The usual grind.

28. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Dudley Jr. attended the Hippodrome.

31. Scandalous! Lynn and Bernhard were out walking with a couple of girls last night.

APRIL

1. There must have been a good show in McKeesport today. There weren't very many in school.

2. Our class "globe-trotter," Miss Odessa Erhard, has returned from her trip to Cuba, Porto Rico, etc.

3. The Senior girls are having their second childhood. They are spending their evenings roller skating.

4. A number of Senior boys climbed to the belfry today to put their names in the "Hall of Fame." "Fools' names and fools' faces, ---"

7. Eva and Mr. Parker had a slight disagreement over a piece of paper today. Eva emerged victorious? ?

8. The honor pupils have been named.

9. Meeting of Seniors. They wanted to see just where they stood financially.

10. The staff of the year book held a luncheon at school today.

14. Meeting of Seniors to select a class flower and motto. Their choice was the American beauty rose and for the motto, "Excelsior."

15. Many students went in to Pittsburgh to see the moving picture "America" at the Pitt Theatre. School closed for the Easter vacation.

21. Meeting of the year book staff. Miss Leeper took charge of the Seniors English class again.

22. Day set for the first baseball game. It rained all day and the game had to be postponed until tomorrow.

23. Baseball game with McKeesport. Lost 9-7.

24. School excused to see the Second Ward play, "Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk."

25. Baseball game with Pitcairn at home.

28. Gladys and Naomi had a quarrel over a nail file.

29. Circus Day.

30. The boys are trying a few of the stunts that were performed at the circus yesterday.

MAY

1. The number of gum-chewers is steadily increasing.

2. No school tomorrow. It's Saturday. Game with Pitcairn.

5. Almost everyone signed a petition to have Lee Dawson for pitcher at tomorrow's game.

6. Game with McKeesport at home.

7. The weather is getting too nice to stay in school. The attendance today proves that to be a fact.

8. The Senior girls are making quite a record by skating. They are chased by a cop only seven times.

9. Milton Baker was requested either to stand in the corner or quit talking. He complied with the latter request and continued to say nothing.

12. Date of the Senior play. A screaming success. "Another good Joke."

13. Everyone had a grand and glorious time at play practice. The girls were sliding down the banisters.

14. The Senior girls held a "Gab fest" and a "cocoa bib" on Murray's porch. It ended in the kitchen.

15. The Senior's last day in school. All's well that ends well.

16. Game with Aspinwall at home.

23. Game with Turtle Creek Union abroad.

25. The Baccalaureate services.

27. Class Night. The worst is yet to come.

28. Commencement. The Seniors are stepping out forever.

29. Picnic Day at Olympia Park. 

Class History

The Class of `25, better known as the best class in High School, a thing which it is proud of, has struggled its way through the school under a new principal each year, but we have done our best to overcome this obstacle and have done ourselves credit, though at one time we were as green as could be expected. We entered the Freshman year with a roll of more than fifty. We were at first direly in dread of initiation but were relieved when the news was given out that there was to be no initiation. The year passed uneventfully with few social functions.

Coming back as sophomores our opinion of ourselves was raised while our numbers were decreased. During this year we roamed afar in search of the beautiful lilies of the field. As becoming of their standing, the sophomores organized in a business like way and the following officers were elected after careful deliberation: Roy Hickes, President; Frank Duncan, Vice President; Eleanor Wylie, Secretary-Treasurer. A football team was organized during the same year which defeated the freshman team by the score of 24 to 0.

The class of '25 started off their Junior year, in a dramatic way, by staging a farce play for the High School's benefit at Thanksgiving. According to all reports some very good talent was unearthed. Early in the year we purchased very beautiful class rings on account of which we are the envy of the entire school.

The Junior Class was honored by having some of its members on the championship team, especially Frank Duncan the captain-elect of next year, who is the president of the class.

If the Junior class lives up to its present standards, we hope to graduate as one of the best classes to leave the portals of G. H. S.

Roy Hickes and William Reel '25.

Class Roll

Class History

The class of '26 is fulfilling to the utmost the task which it had been pledged to do when its link was forged to that chain of Glassport High. The task was "To back G. H. S. to the limit."

We are still strong, bound together by those bonds of good fellowship and cooperation which were welded during our Freshman and Sophomore years.

A glance through this Year Book will show that we have men on the baseball and football squad and men in all activities too many for both space and modesty to mention.

For our upperclass years we can promise to do our best for the Red and the Black, and we know that the experiences we have been through and the ties among us, which are the results of these experiences, will bear us safely through.

Cyril Belasar-'26.

Class Roll

Myren Antico, Cyril Belusar, Thomas Clay, Nellie Dintino, Harold Dudley, George Fife, Ruth Finney, Robert Finley, Albert George, Louise Hancock, Phil Hickey, Myles Kelley, John W. Keep, Steve Kenneth, Glen Lapsley, Louis Lazar, Earl Milligan, Helen Moscowitz, Rowland Mowrey, Alberta Myers, Charlotte Peterson, Marion Peterson, Ralph Schillaci, Virginia Wilson

Commercial - Hilda Hacker, Hattie Hess, Emma Hrehocik, Frances Klein

MISS N. J. ROBERTSON, A. B.  Munhall High School  Pittsburgh University  LATIN AND HISTORY	MR. WILL FLOTO, Principal A. B.  Wellsville High School  W. & J. and Princeton University
MISS DOROTHY LEEPER, A. B.  Bradock High School  Allegheny College  Phi Beta Kappa  ENGLISH	MRS. E. W. MURDOCK Ph. B.  Olean High School, N. Y.  Syracuse University  Phi Beta Kappa  FRENCH AND HISTORY
MISS MARY MOOT  Dubois High School  New York University  MUSIC	MR. D. L. PARKER B. S. Avalon High School  Allegheny College  SCIENCE  AND PROBLEMS
MISS L. LANDIS  Elizabethtown Academy  Elizabethtown College  COMMERCIAL	MISS EDITH ALLISON Dobbs Ferry N. Y. H.  S.  Thomas Normal  ART

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