Class of February, 1926
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LAST

FIRST

NUMBER

Street

TOWN

Andersen

Norman

1240

North 26th Street

Bachman

Norma D.

19

North 30th Street

Beith

Evelyn Virginia

546

Vine Street

Bernstein

Minnie M.

26

North 24th Street

Billson

Ruth Catherine

907

North 4th Street

Bloom

Minnie M.

1214

Haddon Avenue

Brewer

Olive Evelyn

3622

Westfield Avenue

Brown

Herbert D.

559

Ferry Avenue

Coleman

Percy

513

North 10th Street

Comfort

Samuel A.

1426

Belleview Avenue

Croneberger

Clara L.

1326

Atlantic Avenue

Denny

Iona Schroeder

736

Market Street

Dole

Abbie B.

810

Elm Street

Dooling

Kathryn Fisler

535

North 7th Street

Feldman

Charles L.

16

West Harvey Avenue

Merchantville

Fisher

Richard Kemp

225

South 6th Street

Fox

Anna Marie

1456

Princess Avenue

Fuhrman

A. Lincoln

412

Kaighn Avenue

Gifford

Erma Vaughn

1445

Princess Avenue

Gofth

Pearl T.

1378

Haddon Avenue

Goldberg

Hattie R.

1510

Wildwood Avenue

Graham

Edgar Kenneth

723

North 5th Street

Greenberg

Abraham

1534

Wildwood Avenue

Harden

Grant R.

616

Berkley Street

Hickey

Catherine L.

1255

Langham Avenue

Hiler

Kathryn

3401

Highland Avenue

Hoffman

Sadye

1477

Bradley Avenue

Hollinshead

Elizabeth F.

5116

Westfield Avenue

Hudson

Mildred Eleanor

512

Bailey Street

Jackson

Mary Elizabeth

1018

Cooper Street

Jukes

Mary Catherine

822

North 6th Street

Kauffman

Pauline

1558

Mt. Ephraim Avenue

Kleinberg

Alva L.

1248

Empire Avenue

Kretz

Betty

714

State Street

Lavitt

Alexander

412

Broadway

Lehman

Loretta May

825

State Street

Lewis

Lillian May

521

Pine Street

Lewis

Max

344

Kaighn Avenue

Meksa

Joseph, Jr.

?

South 10th Street 
& Atlantic Avenue

Merrion

Archer

260

South 27th Street

Mickel

Allen

1498

Princess Avenue

Miller

William Lloyd

945

Newton Avenue

Moore

Lorraine

125

North 4th Street

Morris

Katherine Rita

712

Royden Street

Newman

Gladys Wilson

115

Elm Avenue

Woodlynne

Ostroff

Isabella B.

1196

Haddon Avenue

Payton

Noble P.

208

South 4th Street

Phillips

Milton H.

125

Chestnut Avenue

Woodlynne

Pogue

Garrett C., Jr.

107

North 7th Street

Potteiger

Albert E.

34

North 35th Street

Powell

Gertrude

151

North 26th Street

Richter

Mabel

3223

Federal Street

Riggs

Margaret A.

556

Benson Street

Roberts

Ethel

1023

Carpenter Street

Robinson

Gwendolyn

1402

Broadway

Rod

Martin

1149

Federal Street

Roork

Helen May

438

Liberty Street

Russell

Sarah

1505

Kenwood Avenue

Samuels

Meyer

920

North 6th Street

Savalove

Benjamin M.

6706

Ventnor Avenue

Atlantic City

Schepacarter

Rose

861

Fairview Street

Schmidt

Bertha

36

South 35th Street

Sherman

Ethel

701

Walnut Street

Smith

Daniel, Jr.

224

South 27th Street

Smith

Hazel Emma

42

North 26th Street

Stackhouse

Virgil E.

718

Raymond Avenue

Strang

Ernest W.

2812

Constitution Road

Fairview

Tarter

Rose

1142

South 6th Street

Taylor

Millicent

140

Merion Avenue

Haddonfield

Teitelman

Edith

1467

Bradley Avenue

Tomlin

Lenora Virginia

526

Vine Street

Toye

Lewis

824

Grant Street

Tuttle

Donald W.

220

North 44th Street

Wilkins

Ella Fawcett

201

Cypress Avenue

Woodlynne

Willits

Irene E.

48

North 33rd Street

Wilson

Anna Theodosia

302

Linden Street

Wisniewski

Jennie M.

1068

Haddon Avenue

Woldman

Anna Belle

1127

Marion Street

Woolston

Dorothy A.

47

North 24th Street

Wright

Raymond

438

East Maple Avenue

Merchantville

February Who's Who

Most Popular Girl                   CATHERINE HICKEY
Most Popular Boy                  ARCHER MERRION
Prettiest Girl                            LILLIAN LEWIS
Handsomest Boy                    EDGAR GRAHAM
Best Blusher, Girl                    Evelyn BEITH
Best Blusher, Boy                   LEWIS TOYE
Cutest Girl                              KATHERINE MORRIS
Cutest Boy                             DANIEL SMITH
Most Affectionate Girl            ELIZABETH HOLLINSHEAD
Most Affectionate Boy           ARCHER MERRION
Best Natured Girl                   THEODOSIA WILSON
Best Natured Boy                  MAX LEWIS
Most Bashful Girl                   MARY JUKES
Most Bashful Boy                  LEWIS TOYE
Class Athlete, Girl                  GERTRUDE POWELL
Class Athlete, Boy                 NORMAN ANDERSEN
Class Baby, Girl                     KATHERINE MORRIS
Class Baby, Boy                    SAMUEL COMFORT
Most Dependable Girl            ELLA WILKINS
|Most Dependable Boy           VIRGIL STACKHOUSE
Biggest Giggler, Girl                EDITH TEITELMAN
Biggest Giggler, Boy               BENJAMIN SAVALOVE
Class Juliet                             MILLICENT TAYLOR
Class Romeo                          RICHARD FISHER
Most Studious Girl                  HELEN ROORK
Most Studious Boy                 ABRAHAM GREENBERG
Class Scribe                           DONALD TUTTLE
Class Poet                              MILTON PHILLIPS
Class Artist                             OLIVE BREWER
Class Musician, Girl                MARGARET RIGGS
Class Musician, Boy               GRANT HARDEN
Most Stylish Girl                     NORMA BACHMAN
Most Stylish Boy                    JOSEPH MEKSA
Most Ambitious Girl               ELIZABETH JACKSON
Most Ambitious Boy              VIRGIL STACKHOUSE
Class Jester                            DANIEL SMITH
Wittiest Girl                            GLADYS NEWMAN
Wittiest Boy                           DANIEL SMITH
Noisiest Girl                           ANNA FOX
Noisiest Boy                          DANIEL SMITH
Probable First Bride               IONA DENNY
Probable First Groom             LLOYD MILLER

June Who's Who

Most Popular Girl                   RUTH VAN HEKLE
Most Popular Boy      '            SAMUEL GODFREY
Prettiest Girl                           HELEN HOLL
Handsomest Boy                    JAMES BAYLIE
Best Blusher, Girl                    MARIE LIEBICH
Best Blusher, Boy                   FRANK LANDOLT
Cutest Girl                              DOROTHY HEWETT
Cutest Boy                             LOUIS SOISTMANN
Most Affectionate Girl            HELEN HOLL
Most Affectionate Boy           FRANKLIN JACKSON
Best Natured Girl                   RUTH VAN HEKLE
Best Natured Boy                  RUSSELL EATON
Most Bashful Girl                   HILDA WILLIAMS
Most Bashful Boy                  LOUIS SOISTMANN
Class Athlete, Girl                  THELMA SUYDAM
Class Athlete. Boy                 EDWARD SALINE
Class Baby, Girl                     LENORE KENNEDY
Class Baby, Boy                    MALCOLM GILL
Most Dependable Girl            RUTH VAN HEKLE
Most Dependable Boy           RUSSELL EATON
Biggest Giggler, Girl               ROSE KUTNER
Biggest Giggler, Boy              BENJAMIN LEVITZKY
Class Juliet                            HELEN SHIP
Class Romeo                        ANTHONY GRICCO
Most Studious Girl                DOROTHY CLINE
Most Studious Boy               WALTER CLYDE
Class Scribe                         PAUL HATCH
Class Poet                            DOROTHY CLINE
Class Artist                           CARMEN CAPUTI
Class Musician, Girl              ETTA STROM
Class Musician. Boy             JACK FERREN
Most Stylish Girl                   KATIE SEGAN
Most Stylish Boy                  CARMEN CAPUTI
Most Ambitious Girl             DOROTHY GRIMSHAW
Most Ambitious Boy            EDWARD WOZNIAK
Class Jester                          ARMOND INGRAM
Wittiest Girl                          RUTH SHAW
Wittiest Boy                         EDWARD O'BRIEN
Noisiest Girl                         HELENA SPAETH
Noisiest Boy                        George TARTAR
Probable First Bride             ETTA STROM
Class Orator                        FRANK LANDOLT
Most Dignified Girl               MABEL BELL
Most Dignified Boy              PAUL HATCH

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Class History

That we were an unusual class was evident from the first. We were not overcome by the customary awe so common to new arrivals, but we regarded our entrance into Camden High School as something to which our new Alma Mater had been looking forward to for some time. Our immediate predecessors, the Twenty-fives, had hoped to gain some sport at the expense of the newcomers, but they soon discovered that the supposedly green ones were more than capable of taking care of themselves. Of the upper classmen we saw little- their hours having been arranged differently from ours. Because of this we were not constantly reminded of our lowly status and so we were free from that humble appearance characteristic of the ones who had gone before us. Again I repeat that we were a most extraordinary class.

Our first year at Camden High School passed quicker than was desired. Though a Freshman occupies but a humble position in this world, yet we enjoyed privileges which were the envy of those above us. While the upper classmen were fuming and fretting through long hours of examinations, we took life easily, not mindful of the days when we would no longer be immune.

Of our becoming Sophomores, little can be said. It was not accompanied by pomp or ceremony. Our rosters took a change for the better, we were becoming acquainted with the various associates who made up our school life, members of our class were trying out for the teams- in every way we were showing signs of becoming one of the greatest classes that ever went out from Camden High School. In this manner did we strive forward to our Junior year.

Our term as Juniors was of more importance than we realized at the time. It was then that newcomers from an outlying school joined our ranks. Some of our fellow classmen had followed the primrose path and awoke to find themselves in a different class; others had been transferred to different schools.

Then came elections. It befell that our choice of class president went to Sam Godfrey, that of vice-president was the good fortune of Ruth Van Hekle, while our desire for class secretary was Dorothy Hewett. Carl Dellmuth was presented with the honor of being the keeper of the class treasury. The school in general decided that our taste in class officers was a most satisfactory one.

Our first important part in the school life of Camden High came about this time. This was the Christmas play. All our John Barrymores and Mary Pickfords were given a chance to show what they could do. The play was such a good one that it was the unanimous opinion that our class possessed unusual dramatic talent.

In the spring we had our first affair, the Junior party. When we entered the gym, we hardly recognized it, it was so different. The dancing was excellent, the music fine, and the refreshments "hit the spot" with unerring accuracy.

The Spring also brought our Junior play. If anyone missed seeing "Charley's Aunt" as presented by the Class of '26, he certainly missed a treat. It was great! The people laughed so heartily that the seats creaked and groaned. Frank Landolt, as Charley's Aunt, was a scream.

In June we helped the '25'ss have a good commencement by singing in the choirs. The day after commencement we awoke to the fact that we were full-fledged Seniors.

Then when the fall of 1925 came we assumed the leadership of the school. Various '26's took their places as presidents of the different clubs. Russell Eaton became president of the Student Government Organization. Paul Hatch took up his duties as editor-in-chief of the Record; Allen Mickel was selected as business manager. James Baylie and Gertruse Powell were elected as presidents of the Boys' A.A. and Girls' A.A., respectively.

At our first class meeting our officers were unanimously re-elected with the exception of Carl Dellmuth, whop was absent because of illness. Walter Diehl was unanimously chosen to succeed him.

With what pride do we recall the memorable football campaign of 1925! The climax of the season was reached in the famous victory over Atlantic City. We remember even yet that thrill pf pride when the team, made up mostly of '26's, came out to do battle for the glory of Camden High.

In November the February section of our class held a debate. It was on the World Court. Under the able guidance of Miss Lord, the two teams prepared and delivered good papers. The girls (affirmative) won.

We had our Senior Party in the Fall. Under the chairmanship of Jack Ferren and with the aid of Miss Williams, the committee arranged an enjoyable evening. The gym was tastefully decorated and a genuine jazz band supplied the music. After the "eats" confetti was thrown about and dancing was once more in order. It was a most successful affair.

The day after the Christmas play was given the '26's held up their end admirably. Thanks to the Song and Yell Committee we not only had original song words, but original tunes as well.

 During this term two innovations were made known to us. First, that the regular examinations would give way to comprehensive tests, with no exemptions, with the regular class work going on as before. Second, that thereafter there might be a February commencement. The '26 February class was given a choice and they wisely chose to hold their commencement separately.

The commencement was held on January 28th in the evening. It was a brilliant, well-attended affair and a fitting inauguration of mid-year commencements. The class itself is worthy of mention. Out of a class of 80, 12 were honor students with Lillian Lewis and Abraham Greenberg as recipients of highest honors.

In the month of March we held two of our functions. The first was a debate in United States Mine Control. A team of girls opposed a team of boys. The boys (the negative) won. The second was the dinner-dance held at the Walt Whitman Hotel. It was the last social affair of the class. The big ball-room of the hotel was fittingly decorated, the dinner was excellent, a great many were present and a "good time was had by all."

Soon after this, announcement was made of Senior honors. Dorothy Cline and Paul Hatch received highest honors.

The '26's contributed to the '27's Junior play by working on the committee and by making up a goodly portion of the audience at the two performances.

After the ten weeks' reports were handed out, one could readily see in the actions and words of the '26's that they realized keenly how close was the time for their departure from Camden High. Some looked "blithe and debonair." Others looked sad and depressed. All knew that their days as students of Camden High were numbered.

It was with a deep feeling of regret that we watched the weeks glide by and commencement time draw near. But though we have now graduated. there is still something to look forward to. They say that history repeats itself. We are sure we can wish no class anything better than to repeat the history of the '26's. Let us watch and wait and we will see the old familiar years repeated in the actions of some future class of Camden High. But meantime we can be taking our places in the world courageously, always remembering that

"There is a destiny that makes us brothers; 
               None goes his way alone:
       All that we send into the Iives of others
              Comes back into our own."

ABRAHAM GREENBERG
HAROLD SCHULTZ

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Last Will and Testament of the 1926 Class

TO WHOM IT CONCERNETH:

Be it known unto all men that the class of NINETEEN TWENTY-SIX, realizing its days are numbered and having been pronounced sane by four alienists and insane by only three, does hereby make and draw up this, its last will and testament and declares null and void any previously existing document or spoken wishes.

It is our express command and desire that our posses­sions be received with gratitude and proper respect.

In view of these facts, we bequeath the following:

First: Our sincere affection and gratitude and greatest respect to Miss Burrough for her advice and help during our four years in Camden High School.

Second: We wish to extend our thanks to Miss Williams for her sponsorship of our class and express the hope that this book may be worthy of dedication to her.

Third: To Mrs. Bates, our deep appreciation for her unceasing efforts and invaluable aid in making this book possible.

Fourth: Our indebtedness to Miss Wilson for her work with our class in musical and dramatic activities.

Fifth: Upon the Faculty we wish to bestow all our wild guesses and original ideas which made marking our test papers such a delight.

Sixth: We leave some of Frank Landolt's cheer leading ability to Charley Eichel. His blushes we bestow upon any pale young lady who does not know of a good brand of warpaint.

Seventh: We give to Spare Ribs our love and hold him up as a model of school spirit.

Eighth: Our Senior dignity and our cherished (?) books, we leave to the 1927 class. May they handle them with due reverence!

Ninth: Being generously disposed, we reserve for every girl of the 1927 class a large portion of Ruth Van Hekle's charm, tact, sympathy, and popularity. We're sure there is more than enough to go around.

Tenth: Russell Eaton's good nature and executive ability we bestow upon the next president of the Student Government.

Eleventh: To our future pianists, we give some of Margaret Riggs' talent.

Twelfth: Paul Hatch's dignity we leave to the 1927 boy who aspires to be a judge (or anything else equally impressive).

Thirteenth: Tony Gricco's athletic prowess we bequeath to Mitchell Mozeleski with the wish that he repeat our victory over Atlantic City and win the championship.

Fourteenth: To the "rookies" goes our forgiveness for all the times they pushed us and stepped on our feet. We exhort them to study diligently and cease from ringing the fire bells, and desire that they may increase in wisdom and stature, particularly stature.

Fifteenth: We pass on to the 1927 Purple and Gold Committee the memory of our struggles in getting ads, selling cake, collecting money, pictures, cuts, write-ups, rhymes, activity slips, faculty picture, and those glorious but fleeting dreams of a Charleston contest. We add sincere wishes for their success.

Last, but dearest to us, our places in Camden High School in the auditorium, in classrooms, school activities and teachers' interest, we leave to those who follow. When the halls of Camden High School resound no longer to our voices and our successors have taken our places, we trust they will have the same pleasant associations, friendships, and memories that the 1926 class have had.

All other property and talents undisposed of we leave to Mr. Fox to be used as he sees fit.

And we do hereby constitute and appoint Mr. Mitchell Mozeleski sole executor of this our last will and testament.

In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our name and affixed our seal, this twenty-fifth day of June, Anno Domini, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six.

SIGNED The Class of 1926

Witnesses: I. M. Dum
U. R. Tew

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