I Published B;y THE SENIORS OF 1923 SCENES AROUND SCHOOL ::------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- a Foreword The art, ability, industry and devotion of staff and faculty representative have combined in this work an influence which will delight and inspire the entire student body. It should do more. It should appeal to the sense of approval of patrons and future students with interest in this school. The glory of a school is the loyalty of its members. As years advance this first issue of the Bexlonian will be more dearly treasured. CONTENTS SCHOOL SCENES .... FOREWORD.......... DEDICATION........ OUR SUPERINTENDENT THE FACULTY ...... BEXLONIAN STAFF .... TPIE SENIORS...... CLASS HISTORY .... CLASS POEM........ CLASS PROPHECY ... SNAPSHOTS ........ CLASS WILL ....... EDITORIALS ....... DIRECTORY ........ JUNIOR CLASS ROLL. . . DRAMATICS ........ THE ORCPIESTRA.... SOPHOMORE PLAY .... SOPHOMORES ....... SOCIAL EVENTS .... THE FRESHMEN...... ATHLETICS ........ LITERARY ......... WIT AND HUMOR .... OUR ADVERTISERS Page 4 10-14 . 15 16-23 . 24 . 26 . 34 36-38 . 39 . 41 . 44 . 49 . 50 52-56 . 57 . 59 66-70 . 71 76 Dedication In appreciation for their untiring effort and bountiful support of our new High School we sincerely dedicate this, our first annual, to the loyal citizens of Bexley. The First Qraduating Class, ’23. ms r -xasc Mr. Ernest R. Beck Ohio University, B. Sc. in Ed. Ohio State University, M. A. The first Graduating Class of Bexley High School, wishes to express their appreciation for the kindness and cooperation extended to them by their Superintendent and Principal. Many good wishes for him in the future. The Faculty THE BEXLONIAN 11 Ruth C. Geist Western College Bs A. English and Literature Carlton H. Smith Ohio Wesleyan B. A. University of Minnesota M. S. Chemistry Hester M. Courtright Ohio State University B. A.; B. Sc. in Ed. History THE BE XLO NI AN Marion Thomas B. Sc. in H. Ec.; B. Sc. in Ed. Ohio State University Home Economics Guy C. Fromm Heidelberg University B. S. Ohio State M. S. Physics, Sciences. Amy C. Brightman Allegheny B. A. THE BEXLONIAN Kathryn Comstock Ex. O. S. U. Commercial, Spanish Richard Leissner Capital University B. A. Reta B. McCormick B. A.; B. Sc. in Ed. French, Latin Ohio State University 14 THE BEXLONIAN Otterbein B. A. THE ANNUAL STAFF Top Rozv Grace Tarbert ................................................ Artist Berwyn Legg..........................................Printing Editor Vernon Ridgeway................................................Artist Clarence Russell.....................................Athletic Editor Marion Gilberg..................................Advertising Manager Bottom Row Marian Office..................................................Artist Willeen Ludwig ................................. Subscription Manager Bernice Barton ............................................... Editor Mildred Wells ...................................... Literary Editor Sophia Petzinger......................................Society Editor THE BEXLONIAN 17 — Mildred Wells, “Blondie” ■mh; fillr N “There is something better than receiving praise, the feeling of having earned it.” Member Honorary Society ft Girls’ Glee Club, ’22 f|r % Cynthia’s Strategy Senior Play JSj Secretary Senior Class Member “B” Association Jig Basket Ball, ’20, ’21, ’22 1 Enter 0. S. U. 1 |HRHK ■ Clarence Russell, “Russ” if “Better late than never.” Basket Ball, ’22, ’23 Football, ’23 Wr ■ ■ jBHHBj Cynthia’s Strategy Senior Play JMKm Class Treasurer, ’23 xe,.- Enter 0. S. U. 8 Willeen Ludwig, “Wieners” “A wise man has to act like a mm fool sometimes or no one will take 8fe|p| him seriously.” Whs Member “B” Association 1 ;J Glee Club, ’22 Cynthia’s Strategy Cheer Leader, ’22, ’23 M 1° Orchestra Senior Play ..Mm Subscription Manager l Mw Sr Enter 0. S. U. mm 1 JSfli THE BEXLONIAN Grace Tarbert, “Grade” “Talent is something, tact every- thing ” Girls’ Glee Club, ’22 Cynthia’s Strategy Senior Play Staff Artist Enter 0. S. U. William McConnell, “Wid” “Who does the best his circum- stance allows, does well; acts no- bly; angels could do no more.” Vice President Class, ’22, ’23 Member “B” Association Senior Play Enter 0. S. U. Gladys Schaaf, “Glad” “Talking is one of the fine arts” Girls’ Glee Club, ’22 Class President, ’22, ’23 Basket Ball, ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23 Cynthia’s Strategy Sec.-Treas. Athletic Assn., ’23 Senior Play Member “B” Association Enter O. S. U. Vernon Ridgeway, “Vernie” “All things come to him who waits.” Member “B” Association Football, ’20, '21, ’22, ’23 Baseball, ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23 Basket Ball, ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23 Track, ’22, ’23 Glee Club, ’22, ’23 Sophia Petzinger, “Spiffy” “A girl not of words, hut of ac- tion” President Girls’ Glee Club, ’22 Member Honorary Society Basket Ball, ’20, ’21, 22, ’23 Tennis, ’21, 22, ’23 Member “B” Association Orchestra, ’23 Society Editor Enter Western College THE BEXLONI AN 21 Edna Pyle “Thy merit is warrant for thy welcome” Secretary Junior Class Enter Nurses’ Training School at Grant Hospital Arthur Stocker, “Art” “In order to succeed in our work, we should exaggerate its impor- tance.” Boys’ Glee Club, ’22, ’23 Class Treasurer, ’22 Senior Play Class Representative Enter 0. S. U. Marion Office, “Bunnie” “A fair exterior is a silent rec- ommendation” Staff Artist Senior Class Play Enter 0. S. U. P THE BEXLONIAN Josephine Atkinson, “Jo” “She is an assemblage of many real virtues.” Member Honorary Society Girls’ Glee Club, ’22 Cynthia’s Strategy Basket Ball, ’20, ’21 Enter 0. S. U. Harry Kuhn, “Kuhnie” “Actions speak louder than words” Member “B” Association Boys’ Glee Club, ’22, ’23 Senior Play Football Track Ruth Poole, “Billy” “Away dull care and I prithee be gone from me.” Orchestra, ’21, ’22, ’23 Basket Ball, ’21, ’22, ’23 Track, ’21, ’22, ’23 School Pianist THE BEXLONIAN Louise Lloyd, “Weezie” “Ever dignified, yet ever cour- teous” Girls’ Glee Club, ’22 Enter Nurses’ Training School at Grant Hospital Berwyn Legg, “Burrs” “For none could express thee, Though all should approve thee.” Glee Club, ’22, ’23 Cynthia’s Strategy Class Play Football, ’21, ’22, ’23 Basket Ball, ’21, ’22, ’23 Track, ’21, ’22, ’23 Member “B” Association Enter 0. S. U. Lindley Williams, “Lin” “Dry wit, sharply hit, some- times strikes a spark.” Member “B” Association Senior Play Cynthia’s Strategy Football, ’22 Track, ’22, ’23 Basket Ball, ’22, ’23 Glee Club, ’23 Enter 0. S. U. 24 THE BEXLONI AN_ On September 7, 1919, the first freshman class of Bexley High School, trying not to look as important as they felt, assembled under the supervision of Mr. Hall, the first principal of Bex- ley Junior High. The class was composed of Helen Petri Cora Haynes, Jane Miller, Edna Pyle, Bernice Barton, Louise Lloyd, Mildred Wells, Sophia Petzinger, Bea- trice Meyers, Willeen Ludwig, Lillian Schlippi, Gladys Schaaf, Harry Kuhn, Berwyn Legg, Luther Albrieht, Clar- ence Russel, Arthur Stocker, Vernon Ridgway, Josephine Atkinson, William McConnel. Nine classes instead of eight made the school a trifle crowded. Perhaps that was why we were so unruly. Per- haps it was because we were the oldest class and considered ourselves a trifle too important. Anyway Mr. Hall ten- dered his resignation at mid-year and Mr. Runyan took his place. The other members of the staff included Miss Kile and Miss Seitz. The freshman class about this time became very studious. We labored dili- gently over Latin, grammar, algebra, English and biology. So diligently, in fact, that when we suggested having a class party, there were no objections. Arthur Stocker generously offered his home for the occasion. With Miss Seitz and Mr. Runyan as chaperons, the freshman class’ first attempt at social activities was a certain success. We were a model class, as we were regarded with awe by all the lower classes, and we had a terrible craving to increase this feeling. Needless to say, we of course succeeded. The year passed all too soon—and after a short vacation we were again assembled in the same school building with a more dignified name of sopho- mores. Grace Tarbert and Evangeline Noble were added to our class. It was in this, too, that Mr. Doran appeared. Due to his efforts, the Student Govern- ment was organized, with great success. But the only thing that stands out in our sophomore year was our daily struggle with geometry. The lesser evils were generally history, English and Caesar. But none of them will ever come any ways near Geometry. Perhaps that was because of the idea at this time that anyone who studied wasn’t all there. This lasted until the final examinations, when the idea was reversed. Junior! And oh, how crowded we were in this small building. The fac- ulty was now composed of Miss Walter, Miss Ness and Mr. Doran, and we had a brand new principal, Mr. Beck. We immediately organized our class, duly electing Gladys Schaaf, president; William McConnel, vice president; Edna Pyle, secretary, and Arthur Stocker, treasurer. We had class dues, and it wasn’t long before we decided that it was necessary to do something with it. So a Halloween party was ar- ranged, William McConnel inviting the class to his home. Needless to say a lovely time was had by all. It was in our junior year, too, that several ora- tors, previously unknown, were brought to light. This happened as a result of trying to choose a class pin. Long and bloody were the verbal battles before a majority vote could be obtained. In the latter part of the year an informal junior dance was given at school. The faculty and outside friends were invited. Everyone had a good time from the minute they arrived THE BEXLONIAN 25 through the entire evening. This is, however, a characteristic of all Bexley’s good times—not only the graduating class. That year we said goodby to our school building and in the fall of 1922 entered the new building. Seniors at last! Now, indeed, we were the all- important class of the school. No one (with the exception of the juniors) de- nied this. The familiar roll call given by Miss Comstock every morning and noon consists of Josephine Atkinson, Bernice Barton, Robert Edwards, Harry Kuhn, John Sidman, Berwyn Legg, Louise Lloyd, Willeen Ludwig, William McConnell, Marian Office, Marian Gilberg, Sophia Petzinger, Viv- ian Moyer, Edna Pyle, Ruth Poole, Ver- non Ridgway, Arthur Stocker, Clar- ence Russel, Gladys Schaaf, Grace Tar- bert, Mildred Wells, Lindley Williams. The senior class officers are Gladys Schaaf, president; William McConnell, vice president; Mildred Wells, secre- tary; Clarence Russel, treasurer; Ar- thur Stocker, class representative. The senior faculty was increased, too, Mr. Beck, our principal, was the only former member to stick with us. Then we had Miss Comstock, our registration teacher, and our best friend; Miss Courtright, Miss McCormick, Miss Geist, Mrs. Brightman, Miss Thomas, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fromm, Mr. Leissener, Miss Johnson and Miss Abbott. The social consisted of a wiener roast, which, due to rain, ended at Grace Tarbert’s; and the senior-junior, and the junior-senior at the school. Just before Christmas vacation the class arranged a Christmas party, to take place in the registration room. There was a gift for everyone, ranging from dolls to diamonds, and all pur- chased at five and ten-cent stores. We had an adorable little Christmas tree, punch, nabiscoes, and everything. The senior basket ball team beat the juniors, who had previously beaten the sophs and freshies. The senior boys’ basket ball team were official cham- pions. The champion speller, Mildred Wells, is a senior. In athletics, in class work, in work, in plays, the seniors are always in the lead. It is fitting them for everything to sing in a loud voice: Here’s to our seniors, Hale fellows, well met, Their jolly good times Never shall we forget. First in pleasure, first in work, Sparkling with honors, never shirk— Here’s to our seniors! GLADYS SCHAAF. -------B------- WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF— Joe started to diet? Bee would not laugh for ten minutes? Bob would forget to tell about his latest exploits? Marian, “Fluey,” would keep quiet for five minutes? Harry would be without his flivver? Burs would stop telling about the 50- yard dash he won in 1922? Sally Lloyd wouldn’t go to the doc- tor’s for a week? Wieners didn’t scoot down the hall every day? Wid was late? Marian Office came to school with straight hair? Sophia didn’t make a basket? Edna skipped a class? Ruth forgot her comb? Vernie wasn’t always on hand to help? Art wouldn’t try to be “cute?” Russ would.stop smoking? Gladys forgot her make-up? Grace didn’t recollect a home rem- edy? Lin wasn’t teasing some one? Mildred didn’t have her lesson? Miss Comstock lost her temper. Mr. Beck censored this publication? -------B------- WANTED A Powder Puff.........Gladys Schaaf A Mirror . ...............Ruth Poole Something to Eat...........Marion Gilbert Bobbed Hair ......Josephine Atkinson A Girl ...............Arthur Stocker A Private Desk..........Mildred Wells CLASS POEM Onward, class of twenty-three! Excelsior let your motto be! Do your duty, great or small, Do it well and do it all. Bexley’s loving gates no more to enter, Leaving for a more learned center; Concentrate, be true and staunch, Ambition calls; success you’ll launch. Our life before us is an ocean wide, Unknown to us what brings the tide; Mystery to us, for naught know we What fate has destined our future to be. Time flies by; the day draws near, We leave thee, Bexley, to begin our career; Oh! my classmates, to part ’tis sad, Leaving you and the happiness we had. But onward, class of twenty-three! Excelsior let your motto be! Live up to that word, Strive to do! Make life worth while and Bexley proud of you. MARION GILBERG, ’23. - THE BEXLONIAN ■ SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY The New Year’s chimes had just an- nounced the advent of 1923 and along the streets echoed the cheery voices of light-hearted revelers returning to their homes. I was of an age which was past the frivolities of my youth and the arrival of this year brought to me serious thoughts, for it would be probably the last of my life. I was musing, thinking back to the days of my youth, when we were all so jolly and gay at Bexley High. I had survived the rest of my class on this dear old earth, where they all had been scattered so broadly after graduation. I was pondering, comparing their vari- ous successes, when I noticed that the lights grew dim and a soft, roseate hue filled the room. I seemed in a stupor. The door opened, and through it I could see into a chamber in which sat one of the persons in my thoughts, dear, plump, jolly Josephine Atkinson. She was in a handsome office, busily reading correspondence, and on the door was a sign reading, Mill’s Restau- rants, Manager’s Office. This picture faded and another took its place. Here was a modern, ivory-painted beauty shop, with people coming and going continually. From the office, marked Private, came laughing Bee Barton, who had made her fortune as a beauty expert. The next picture showed a packed theatre, with the Shakespearean dram- atist, Robert Edwards, receiving cur- tain call after curtain call from his many admirers. Then, as the scene faded, a similar one took its place; but instead of the theatre the building was a concert hall, and the principal was fun-loving Ma- rion Gilbert, the well-known prima donna, who was smiling and bowing to her cheering audience, while ushers brought her armfuls of flowers. An entirely new picture presented itself this time. At a high desk of honor in a court room was seated Harry Kuhn; he was passing judgment upon a noted criminal and his fair decision was greeted with much favor by the reporters who thronged the doors. This faded and I saw a beautiful suburb laid out with winding drives and landscaped esplanades. On a huge signboard the fact that B. E. Legg, the surveyor and real estate magnate, had laid out the addition was announced. Then I saw a typical American home, cheery and prosperous looking, and on the lawn, dressed in a dainty frock, was Louise Lloyd (now Mrs. Stiver- son), reading to her two children. A New York broker’s office now ap- peared, and at the desk reading the ticker I saw William McConnell, who had made millions manipulating stocks and bonds. And now the Bohemian scenes of Greenwich Village revealed themselves, and in the most originally designed and luxurious-looking studio was Marion Office, busily painting one of the pic- tures that had made her famous. The next vision was of Mrs. Sophia English, and I saw her in her office, reading a newspaper which told of the wonderful success that she had made by combining business and marriage. Then the ball room of the Ritz ap- peared, where people were gliding around the floor to the rhythmic music of Ruth Poole’s famous orchestra. As this faded I saw Edna Pyle sit- ting writing, writing, writing, compil- ing her book of psychology, which was declared the wonder of the age. When this disappeared, I saw an aeroplane glide gracefully to a stop on a landing field crowded with cheering people. Out of it climbed Vernon Ridgeway, who had become noted as a dare-devil aviator. Next the office of a well-known and reliable construction company pre- sented itself, and through the door marked President came Arthur Stocker, who had worked up from the position given him when he graduated from en- gineering school to this one of honor at the head of the firm. The scene which followed this was one full of pathos. People crippled up with aches and pains were entering an office in front of which was a sign, Dr. C. E. Russell, Chiropractor. Clar- THE BEXLONIAN ence stretched them out, cracked their bones and pulled their muscles in a fearful way, but they came from his office cured, smiling and happy, pro- claiming to the world what a help to humanity the kind-hearted Dr. Russell was. The picture now showed Hollywood, and in her studio I saw Gladys Schaaf, the screen star, registering tears, laughter and roguishness before the cameras, while fans crowded around the door, waving autograph books for her to sign. Next I was shown the shoppe of Madamoiselle Antoinette La Tarbertte (Grace Tarbert, in other words), who had made much money and gained much fame as a modiste in the famous fash- ion center of the world, Fifth Avenue, New York. Now I saw a huge hospital, at which were gathered all of the best doctors, nurses and cooks of the world. In the steward’s office was Mildred Wells, the well-known dietitian. And when this picture had faded I saw a library surrounded by a rare col- lection of books, many of which were his own, the poet and cynic, Lindley Williams, who was gazing into a fire, smoking his pipe, while doubtless many beautiful thoughts for his next poem filled his head. The glow faded and the tolling of the Cathedral bells brought me from my revery. But my thoughts were no longer sad, for I realized that the span of my life had stretched long enough, and I was content with the knowledge that the rosy dreams of the future that I had held at graduation had been ful- filled, and that all of my classmates had made successes of their lives. WILLEEN LUDWIG. ------B------- FISHING AS RECITED BY ROBBY EDWARDS Last summer while taking his annual outing he stopped for a few days ’mongst the Fijis in their native lair. His friend, Chief Ginsburg, was going fishing the day of our schoolmate’s ar- rival, and Robby invited himself as the accompanist. The royal Ziggaboo snatched himself a pole and a frog for bait, cast him into the water and waited one second, one minute, one hour and one day; but alas, ’twas all in vain. The Chief jabbed his pole in the bank and they went out to spear some lions or tigers for lunch. But on their return, lo and behold, the frog was sitting on the pole over the water, singing the siren’s song to the fish, while they vainly leaped for the royal froggy. His Royal Nobs unslung his trusty javelin and with it fish after fish was captured and flung to our Robby’s waiting hands till they had more than they could carry back. Just another proof that “Truth is stranger than fiction.” ------B------- INFORMATION BUREAU Who makes everybody laugh?— “Lloyd.” Where do you get water?—“Wells.” What belongs to a wagon ?— “Schaaf.” What makes a minstrel show?— “Kuhn.” What is the most dreaded room in school ?—“Office.” What is your favorite flower?— (Sweet) “Williams.” What did most people do to their cellars before prohibition?—“Stock” ’er (up). What are the heavy weights?—“Bar- ton.” What is above the foot?—“Legg.” Where is your hangout in the sum- mer?— (Swimmin’) “Poole.” What do the trees do when the wind blows ?—“Russell.” How much gold do you want?— “Pyles.” What are altars for ?—Marry-on (Marion G.) What do you say at the table?— “Grace.” THE BEXLONIAN 30 SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY The Class of Twenty-three were we. And such another there will never be; We were loyal, brave and true, We always fought for the White and Blue. We were proud of our high school, We were loyal to the New B. H. S., We were always working and never shirking To make our school a success. Beyond doubt we were the very first seniors, Real “pep” was not lacking in any, But we were the class that none could surpass— The Class of Three-and-twenty. As the Class of Three-and-twenty, What we have done has been a plenty; It’s what we are doing and what we will do That will be of interest to all of you. We all drifted and went our way into the great unknown, And if you listen I’ll tell to you those who have reached renown: Marion Gilberg, who is noted for talk, Is easily known by the way of her walk; A humorous lecturer she is bound to be, And tell funny jokes to the world and me. Josephine Atkinson realized her am- bition And now she is becoming a great musician. Mildred Wells, the ne’er do well, Is all wrapped up in being a belle; But now she is tiring of the toilsome life, And wants to get married and be out of strife. The remarkable Robert, we must view from afar, He has made a big hit as a movie star; When we are weary and in need of rest, We go to the theatre and see “Bob” do his best. Gladys Schaaf, a public speaker from force, Has won her fame on the Lyceum course. Arthur Stocker, of course, is the same as ever, From his “raspberries” he will never sever; An agriculturist of State, his fame is told, And a little wife in his arms to enfold. Grace Tarbert, tiring of common life, Longed to be some one’s happy wife; Of her greatest dreams marriage was not least, And at last she was caught by that fel- low Nice. Lindley Williams, the woman’s man, Rides around in a big sedan; He poses and talks, he laughs and flirts, But it is said that he never does any work. Marion Office, the curly-headed lass, Her love is the kind that always lasts; She is short and sweet and delights in a tease, But for finding a husband she is hard to please. Clarence Russell sought a bride, To be a sailor was his heart’s pride; He sailed on the sea from Africa to the U. S. To find him a wife—it was a great success. Ruth Poole, the butterfly girl, From dancing, her head is all in a whirl; She has chosen her mate from among her friends, And to her wishes he is bound to bend. Sophia Petzinger has remarkable skill, When you eat at her house you will get your fill; She has taken her stand in an “English” school, And brings them up with the Golden Rule. Vernon Ridgeway, as you know, has gained quite a fame; Among the world’s artists he has quite a name. Harry Kuhn, as you all see, A great inventor he is bound to be; He is doing his best to invent a way To turn the long nights into day. 31 THE BEXLONIAN William McConnell, the classified, It seems is simply idolized; He is an all-round fellow and quite a good man, And delights in giving all good to the world that he can. Berwyn Legg the athletic honors took, He always had his lessons and never had a book; In a site far remote he awaited his fate, And success finally came in a Western state. As for Louise Lloyd, it’s not hard to guess, In the arms of Russell she is bound to rest; A better match could not be found, For he owns the finest “pill” store in town. Bernice Barton, the freckled face, Always liked to win the race; She sought and sought and sought for fame, She has it now, driving an aeroplane. Willeen Ludwig, the social star, Is always seen driving a touring car; She dances and sings and plays the violin, And the rest of her time she is always with “Lin.” In John Sydman there is quite a change, And people think it very strange; As mayor of Bexley he won the fight, As president of U. S. he is just right. Vivian Moyer, the dear, sweet girl, Is all turned round in a missionary whirl; Among the Africans she has taken her stand, And even their ignorance can’t make her (ideas) disband. Edna Pyle’s drawings deserve honor- able mention; She is one girl that does not have a drug store complexion; She is contented and jolly and happy and bright; As a record for eating salads and pickles—Good night! And so our Class of Three-and-twenty Has found its work to be a plenty; But not one of us will ever forget Old B. H. S., we’re true to you, you bet; We’ve been the world over and visited schools, too, And can’t find any that will compare to you. MARY EDNA PYLE. THE BEXLONIAN THE PERFECT GIRL Hair ......Grace Tarbert ... Complexion --------------Mildred Wells Eyes ------------ -------Willeen Ludwig Eye lashes ______________Edna Pyle ........ Hips --- ----------------Bernice Barton ____ Nose-------------- ------Willeen Ludwig Eyebrows ________________Ruth Poole ________ Legs ---------- ---------Josephine Atkinson Feet ....................Marian Office ... Teeth ___________________Louise Lloyd ______ Graceful dancer ---------Bernice Barton Smile -------- ----------Marian Gilbert..... Dimples _________________Mildred Wells _____ Hands .................. .Josephine Atkinson Ears---------------------Louise Lloyd ..... Figure ------------------Gladys Schaaf ..... Chin .... ...............Sophia Petzinger THE CAFETERIA One of the modern facilities that the people of Bexley have so graciously given us, not counting the substantial tile halls, the sanitary laboratories and the richly decorated auditorium, we have the cafeteria. The cafeteria is a large room, extend- ing practically the whole length of the building. It is divided into several compartments; first the lecture room, the model apartments being very small, are used for the storage of cake, sugar, etc. Really the rooms are very sweet. By means of swinging door, one enters the kitchen laboratory from the lecture room. The food is prepared in this de- partment. We like everything in this room except, well, the unwashed dishes. Next is the cafeteria proper. In other words, our salvation. This is a spa- cious tile-floored room, having twelve oak tables, each seating eight or ten people. It faces the front part of the building; many windows allow light and sunshine to enter. The food is kept warm by the steam tables; other foods, such as desserts and salads, are served on the white-tiled counter. The cafeteria is run on the self-serve basis. The food is prepared by the senior and the junior girls, who are divided into groups. Seniors serve on Monday and Friday, juniors on the re- maining days. The cafeteria on the whole is some- thing to be proud of and appreciated. THE PERFECT BOY William McConnell Robert Edwards Berwyn Legg Clarence Russell Harry Kuhn Arthur Stocker .Vernon Ridgeway Harry Kuhn John Sydman Clarence Russell William McConnell Berwyn Legg Robert Edwards Arthur Stocker John Sydman Lindley Williams Vernon Ridgeway THE CAFETERIA Here’s to our cafeteria so large, Where food was served with little charge, Where pretty maidens waited on you, Who gave service and ample servings, too. Where food was shown before our eyes, Dainty sandwiches and delicious pies, That made our mouths water so, And give our money to Cashier Jo. But every part, we loved it all, Banging trays, voices in the hall, And sweet Miss Thomas always there, Who saw that we were treated fair. And to our classmates we say, ’Twill be sad, that parting day, As ne’er shall we forget and ever miss The joys on the cafeteria list. ------B-------- LATEST SONG HITS FROM BEXLEY Aggravatin’ Papa ....Robert Edwards Blue .............. Bernice Barton Oh, How I Hate to Go Home Alone! ....... .Willeen Ludwig Runnin’ Wild______________________Ruth Poole I Can Go So Far With Sophie on Sophie’s Sofa....Sophia Petzinger Who Cares?_______________________Grace Tarbert Gee! But I Hate to Get Up in the Morning! ______Clarence Russell Dearest ..................Mildred Wells I Love Me............... Berwyn Legg The Dancing Fool. ......Marion Gilbert Ah! we are leaving you forever— venturing out into the distrustful world with its endless hardships and trials, its many impending obstacles which cross our path before we finally reach the goal of our desired ambitions. But before our final departure we have made our will, leaving the prin- cipal, faculty, janitors their respective endowments. To our honorable principal, Mr. Beck, we freely will the many old gloves, purses containing rouge and powder puffs, half-bladed knives, leaky foun- tain pens and brass bar pins, which have found their way into the office and have not been claimed by their lawful owners. Unto thee, Miss Comstock, beloved mistress of the senior class, gladly we will thee the two durable yard sticks which you have so generously used in our periods of misdemeanors; also to thee goes the hospital room, helpful nurse thou were, one who maketh the well wish for illness and the ailing to be sick always. We give to you for your noble work the sickly, dried-up flowers which have so staunchly sur- vived all our ravishings. To Miss Courtright, sweet chaperon of our parties, to thee we will evening practices for future operettas, plus a seasick honeymoon, for you will be the one who is leaving, and we will be left. Happiness by the bushel. For dear Miss McCormick we will the two little silk flags which so often are seen in her room; next many new French pupils, who will mumble away as though their mouths were full of hay or mush, and last but not least, salads of all kinds for her (excluding potato salad). To Miss Geist we leave heavy old “Pace,” with its many poems and au- thors; also the joy of having for each pupil two chairs for convenience sake, you know how graceful they look, lounging gracefully (as a little bird they call the elephant) in one, while their feet decorate another. To Miss Thomas we bequeath unto THE BEXLONIAN thee scorched cocoa, burnt Chili Con Carne, dirty dishes and unpaid bills. Mrs. Brightman, to thee we will the easy task of scenting the trail of long missing library books; also your over- crowded fourth-year Latin class of two. Miss Johnson, for thee, fair lady, whom Thursday brings to us, we adorn the two new pianos, and the flatted, out- of-tune harmonies of the Glee Clubs and the Orchestra. To Mr. Smith we most willingly will pounds and pounds of oxygen from the chemistry laboratory for respiration in order to lead future athletics into the field of victory; in other words, plenty of lung power. Also we bequeath all the broken laboratory equipment which we have so daintily broken by slamming them at each other, plus the holes in your shoes caused by wicked old H-SO4. To you, Mr. Fromm, we will the honor of being the best and longest talker of our men profs (there are only three), and the pleasure of keeping the pupils quiet in the assembly periods. For Mr. Leissner, plenty of wood and nails, plus your full share of splinters. To Mr. Hartman, broken windows and all the portable chairs in the assembly. Mr. Bittner, to you we generously give all our small furnaces, slippery halls and steps. And to both of you we give our beautiful velvet green lawn, with its patches of brown. After much debate we have decided to give unto our successors, the eagle- eyed juniors, the honor of having the first rows in the auditorium for their section at any assembly; second, the honor and the prestige that goes with being a senior. Our troubles and wor- ries of being martyrs of the entire school. To the sophomores we will you new competition, no longer shall your strongest enemies be the tenacious freshies; you have with our consent and bestowance the seniors. Do your duty, juniors-to-be. Freshmen, we leave you our barn- yard fights and the satisfaction of be- ing no longer green but fresh always. No. 2, also the present eighth-graders to be your future door mats. 35 To the eighth grade we leave the east side door for your exit, and the joy of entering Bexley as a “full-fledged freshmen.” Also the usual fights with the sophomores. Now to our babies, the darling sev- enth-grader, we will the ice cream and pie in the cafeteria; also the penman- ship chart. Last but not least we will to dear old Bexley the few copper pennies, the resulting harvest from our long-prac- ticed class play; also, dear old Bexley, we leave, yes, lest we forget—YOU! -------B------- GRADUATION June—another happy graduation Unusual, with vivid expectation, Thankful that far-off anticipation At last has developed into realization. Eyes full of joy approval expressing, On this little group are closely resting; Soft-spoken devotion, true admiration For them, youthful successors of our nation. Orations are given by men old and wise, A few songs rendered, the audience rise, Diplomas handed to owners all excited, The giver smiles, everyone’s delighted. For ’tis new to Bexley, this happy event, As ne’er before had its people e’er spent -------B------- MAGAZINE RACK Fashion Plate _________ Marion Office Modern Priscilla ________ Louise Lloyd Baseball ____________ .Berwyn Legg Popular Science ....Arthur Stocker Needle Craft .... ..Josephine Atkinson True Stories ...................Robert Edwards Whizz Bang ...... ...Clarence Russell Snappy Stories ______Marion Gilbert Life ________________Lindley Williams Good Housekeeping_________Edna Pyle Woman’s Home Companion........ ________________John Sydman The Judge ................Harry Kuhn Vanity Fair ...........Gladys Schaaf Fun .......... . Bernice Barton Athletic World.......Sophia Petzinger the b e x l on_i a n EDITORIALS The coming of a public high school into a community is a great boon to the ambitious student and the careful parent. It becomes an institution when it has been established long enough to contribute its fruits to society which created it. As an institution it must be judged by its policy, its administra- tion and its fruits. A reasonable deference to the opinion of that immediate constituency who so generously planned and builded an out- standing structure for their high school demands a policy outlined in keeping with the building ; a policy dedicated to the citizens of the community, as is this first annual. This policy should be, then, that the work of this high school shall merit approval as much as the physical structure which incloses it; that the efforts of teaching staff may be enjoyed by all the youth of the village with decided profit and happiness; that those coming from beyond the limits of the suburb may be welcomed by resi- dent students as companions and friendly rivals. An administration, to be in keeping with such a policy, should furnish op- portunity for such a policy to function and produce its proper fruits. It should guarantee freedom and happiness as concomitants of its progress. It should operate within an atmosphere of de- mocracy and co-operation. It should articulate with both city and county. Such an administration should care for both social and vocational trending of the individual. Much respect for this high school shall be gained by our graduates when they shall have taken up their future duties. Judging from the two years spent with a large majority of the class and from comparative standards com- piled elsewhere, it becomes a cheerful privilege to predict success for the class, the school and the parentage rep- resented within the constituency. Yet this prediction must depend upon plans being consummated that have been ex- pressed concerning future years. These plans include a college course for at le st ninety per cent of the class. Such courses must be chosen with reference to the vocational aptitude of the indi- vidual. All will succeed and be happy in more advanced work chosen with the maturity of choice which should come with the advancement of seniors. Many contend that vocational choice can be attained and afterwards successfully maintained from the seventh grade. And into these future years go the hopes, the good wishes, and the pro- fessional responsibility of principal and teachers. Success cannot be the product of a condition or previous training, but of action such as is thus expressed: “Life is before you, from the fated road you cannot turn; You must go o’er it, meet you what you may; Gird up your soul within you to the deed, Angels and fellow spirits bid you speed.” -------B-------- OUR FUTURE ATHLETIC POLICY Our aim in future athletics is to pro- duce teams representing Bexley High School which will stand first in county athletics and ofttimes make strong bids for state championships. At all times we stand for clean, wholesome, vigor- ous athletics, with the true knowledge of sportsmanship as the basic principle of our athletic code. Although our primary aim is to pro- duce good teams, yet we must not for- get to try and interest every student in some form of major athletics, either by class teams or some other method, and not let the athletic system become one- sided by having a few of the prominent athletes furnish the athletics for the school. No athletic policy would be complete unless the value of scholastic standing be emphasized, and therefore we must follow strictly the rules regarding these things. Last but not least we must insist that all athletes care for their bodies in the best possible manner, so that they will THE BEXLONIAN be in the best physical condition for extraordinary demands on physical energy. In fact, then, our athletic policy is to interest every student in some form of athletics and have him learn thereby the demands and rules of clean, whole- some athletics, and in this way to get the best material for our athletic teams. CARLTON H. SMITH. COMRADESHIP Perhaps the first real mood of re- membrance and fond recollection comes to us at this time, the close of four happy under-graduate years. We have had our ups and downs, our little trials. These four years have taught us the greatest lesson that the masters of cen- turies hope to attain, namely, comrade- ship, the doctrine of Theocritus, the ethical end of human thought. Shake- speare told us that gold may be only known by the application of the touch- stone; we have applied the touchstone. After these four years of life’s analysis, we announce the result. The Cross has been illumined and we stand on the threshold of Education, one band of friends, seeking that greater virtue of humanity, Truth. The first great les- son of life has passed. We have won. To continue to win, we realize that we must fight unflinchingly to the end. Then we will have come prepared to the one great Commencement and we will be ready to enter the goal of the Universe. Let us come united in the quintessence of truth and knowledge. BERNICE BARTON, Editor. ------B-------- “I SERVE” At the battle of Crecy, old King John of Bohemia, feeble and blind though he was, ordered his soldiers to carry him into the thickest of the fray. He died, fighting valiantly. Upon the battlefield ‘Tch dieu,” I serve. Edward, the Black Prince, adopted the motto as his own, was found his crest, bearing the words, and to this day it is used by the heir to the English throne. It is an excellent motto for all who would get the most out of school, for themselves and for the school. This is a most reciprocal form of life, where one receives exactly what one gives, with emphasis laid on the giving. The boy or girl who is constantly striving to maintain the good name of his school, to further its power by his own efforts, to sacrifice time and personal pleasure for its welfare, will find school a happy place, and the time spent within its walls a cherished memory. But school spirit is not altogether cheering a winning team, nor taking part in its sacred activities, nor even carrying off honors of scholarship, im- portant as all these forces are in round- ing out a perfect school life. The mas- tery of one’s daily tasks, chalk-dry and onerous as they seem, forming habits of diligence and dependability, cultivat- ing a cheerful and responsive mind— these are the indications of the highest type of school spirit. More than that, they are the paving stones of success through seemingly blind alleys to the broad thoroughfares of mature effort. We hear the cry for “practical sub- jects” in the school, in order to prepare pupils for life—to fit them for a “job.” All well and good, but it is finer to make a life than a living, to put it tritely. For a “man is greater than his job, and the creator more important than the thing he creates.” The bread- and-butter aim of education teaches us mainly that we cannot live by bread alone. Boys and girls must be edu- cated because they are beings made in the Divine Image, with minds and hearts and souls—not because they will “make shoes or nails or pins.” So while educators aim to supply what is best to prepare the youth, let him respond heartily to the highest that is in him of work and play. Let him take as his motto, “I serve,” whether it be in athletics, public speaking or lit- erary work,—or out of the spotlight, the equally important, unornamented “digging” of daily lessons. Let him know that, “Life is the warrior of king and slave, ’Tis just what we are or do; Then give to the school the best you have, And the best will come back to you.” AMY C. BRIGHTMAN. THE BEXLO N I AN 38 RISE IN IMPORTANCE OF ATHLETICS Athletics have risen from a tiny niche to a colossal pedestal in Bexley School’s Hall of Fame during the few years of the school’s history. From a small activity that involved a half dozen girls and boys, athletics have swelled into a mammoth project that includes about seventy-five per cent of the students actively and the rest as spectators. In the early days the athletics were of the simplest forms, for obvious rea- sons. The first activities that might be called athletic contests, were about the year 1913 or 1914. These con- sisted of kite-flying contests, a few re- lay and jumping races at the county- wide picnics. The next step in the de- velopment of athletics in Bexley School was the transformation of one of the upper, then unused, rooms of the grade school into a basket ball floor, about 1916. But soon conditions became crowded and made this expedient im- possible. Our efforts had shown the School Board the vital interest of the school body in athletics, and in the year 1920- 21 they secured the use of the gym- nasium at Capital University, with “Boots” Schuh as the director. This, we might say, was the beginning of real athletics. Bexley scored for herself many victories in the basket ball line, and also in the track line, that year. The school’s success of that and also the following year was largely due to Mr. Doran, our coach and mathematics teacher. In the next year, 1921-22, our ath- letic advantages were of a minus qual- ity, because this year we didn’t even have the Capital University gym- nasium. Our football team was victori- ous part of the time. Our basket ball teams, with all the disadvantages of no floor to practice on, etc. But our success in the county track helped to make up for our other losses. We took second in the county track meet. This showed the tenacity, the stick-to-it-ive- ness of our boys and girls. With the erection of the new building a fine gymnasium was furnished and a physical director for the boys, Mr. Smith, and one for the girls, Miss Courtright, were appointed. This brought about greater interest in ath- letics. The boys’ basket ball team won the county championship and, while the girls were not as successful as the boys, they had a very good year. The object of athletics in general is to afford to as many of the student body as possible opportunity for wholesome team membership in activity of an ath- letic competitive and recreative nature, with its corresponding health and edu- cational values. We hope to see Bexley School “step out” in the coming years with a swim- ming pool and a stadium and everything else that aids to the advancement of athletics. The eyes of all Bexley are on Bexley School. Keep awake! MILDRED WELLS. -------B-------- And Then He Tire Toby—If a man married a widow by the name of Elizabeth, with two children, what does he get? Art S.—Give up. Toby—A second-hand Lizzie and two run- abouts. Bob Edwards—Gee, I lost my best girl. Marion Gilberg—Don’t worry; girls are just like street cars; if you miss one, another will come along later. -------B-------- DO U NO HOOZ INITIALS THES R? Joins Every Argument. Busiest Girl (in) Bexley. Roamin’ ’Round Eternally. Music Makes Great. He Seeks Kisses. Best Example (of) Legs. So Lady Like. Bets Without Looking. Won’t Make Courtship. Makes Money Only. Smiles Most Pensively. Extremely Pious. Rouged Prettily. Very Jolly Roustabout. A Cute Sister Can’t Establish Reputation. Good Sport. Gets Mighty Tempestuous. 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Everybody was only too glad to help and soon all were buzzing around doing their little tasks. Not a boy or girl refused to do a thing asked of them; instead they thought of other helpful things to do which the commit- tee had overlooked. But the thing to be marveled at the most is the way in which those who could not attend the dinner responded. They seemed to feel the responsibility of the dinner as much or even more than the rest of the class. Now, has it not been proven that the Class of ’24 is one of those few model classes so rarely found? ------B------- OUR PERFECT GIRL Having visited all the theatres and pleasure houses in our fair city, we have failed to have disclose to us a true reproduction of Adam’s rib, known as the Perfect Girl. Having utterly failed in our quest, we boarded the C., E. W. (Come Early and Walk), and upon en- tering our registration room we beheld her, the girl with the sweetest face, Muriel Jones; the honor of personality is awarded to Alice Reed; the form be- longs to Margaret Cavey; Sabina Petz- inger contributing the athletic ability. As the loving bird holds its mate with its song, Margie will contribute this quality to the perfect girl. “The way to a man’s heart is through his stom- ach.” and we find this cooking ability in Ida Ford. Feathering the nest is a quality which our ideal must possess in order to make the home a cheerful re- pose for her mate. This goes to Delpha Byall. We must fall back on Willie Shakespeare, who said. “All the world’s a stage.” Our leading lady in our farce. entitled “Life,” must have intellectual ability, and in this role Elizabeth Burk- hart leads the aspirants. In the following poem we idealize our perfect girl: Her cheeks are of a natural hue, Like nature’s early, pearly dewr; Her cool, sweet, tempting lips Are as refreshing as early morning dips. Her kindly, loving eyes Are rivaled only by the skies; Her soft, streaming hair at early dawn. Floats with the charm of the graceful swan. She has the laugh of Minnehaha, Which won the heart of Hiawatha; Her supple form is like the dove, Which floats so freely through the blue above. So here’s to the Girls of ’24, Who alone represent the girl that we adore! JUNIOR BOYS. ------B--------- JUNIOR IMPOSSIBILITIES Biny doesn’t care to see “Rudy.” Sarah doesn’t have her lesson. Allen doesn’t answer in class except when he is called on. Margie doesn’t chew gum. Ethel flirts writh a perfect stranger. Bill doesn’t laugh once all day. “Red” learns a poem clear through for English. Dolores arrives at school before the first bell rings. Amelia has a shiny nose. Alice doesn’t have the best theme in English. Carl P. doesn’t care about radio. Jane Wilcox and Carl W. stay mad. Fred brings his English to class two days in succession. Mac forgets to be a pest. Jane M. really grow’s up. Delpha dislikes somebody. Ruth forgets to shine her shoes. Harold forgets to curl his hair. Muriel forgets to purse her lips. Ida stops asking questions. Lucille bobs her hair. Dan uses brilliantine on his hair. Elizabeth wears her hair different. 4:3 THE BEXLONIAN First comes our leading man, “Red,” the all-around fan. At sports he’s the one That puts things through on a run. Now to name some others, All good sisters and brothers: We have a lady, By name Miss Cavey; Yes, she is a star, With the men by far. Next comes Miss “Biny,” At sports she is shiny. Mr. Sheatsley, by name, At our school has won fame By his good looks, Also by his books. Mr. Kerr, the little one, With him you can have fun. Mr. Benzin now has the floor; Ask him and he will tell you some more. The radio bug, Mr. Carl Phalor, On that stuff sure is a trailer. Miss Wilcox is next, She is a wonder for her sex. Mr. Lavely, the curly head, Puts it up every night, it is said. Miss Polster is next right now; She is so smart I can’t see how. Miss Sickel we now see, Across the silver sheet goes she. ' . Mr. Weiffenbach, the long-named man, Distributes flowers with a generous hand. Miss McKinley is very petite, But that’s not saying she is not sweet. We will now see Miss Jones; This little girl never throws stones. Miss Dunlop, who hardly says a thing; You just try and make her sing. Miss Ford will now come to the front; I know she will do us a little stunt. Miss Burkart will now speak her piece; She would make a good envoy to Greece. Next we have a Mr. Sauer; His complexion is like a flower. Miss Shears is now up to bat; She is a cute little girl, don’t you be- lieve that? Mr. Shufflebarger has a short name; Yes, like him, it’s just the same. Now Miss Herr is next to compare; On her head she has just loads of hair. While last but not least, Miss Reed; She travels on a grammatical steed. Now all these people have been named, It’s me who should be blamed. Now all these people aren’t so bad; You know this poem is only a fad. MARGIE PENFIELD. Mtmm f ' •B Abhleteg Girl’s Team our Little Athlete •m i;SI Some Team ■ SENIOR PLAY The senior play, “And Home Ted Came,” was given June 11th and 12th at the High School Auditorium. It was a sprightly comedy of mystery, which held the interest of the audience to the end by a series of dramatic situations, rising from one climax to another until the final denouement at the close of the last act. The action of the comedy is set at the Rip Van Winkle Inn, in the Catskill Mountains, and the plot has to do with the struggle for supremacy in a furni- ture factory between Ted, the rightful heir, and Ira Stone, an unscrupulous adventurer, who is trying to gain con- trol of the business. The first act of the play takes place the day before the meeting of the stockholders, and according to the by- laws of the company every stockholder must register before midnight preced- ing the meeting. Ted holds the control- ing interest, but Molly is in despair be- cause he has failed to come home in time to sign the register. All are wait- ing for him, the other stockholders have signed, but the train comes in and Ted is not on it. Finally, as a last desper- ate chance to save the factory from Stone, Molly and Skeet, the hotel clerk, persuade a young civil engineer to im- personate the missing Ted. All is go- ing well when the lawyer, Jim Ryker, announces that he is acquainted with the real Ted. Molly and Skeet, having already introduced the bogus Ted, are at their wits’ end, when the lawyer mysteriously disappears. In act two complications come fast and furious, for Ted has been the lover of a comic old maid and she is anxiously THE BEXLOXIAN 4« awaiting his return. The engineer is kept busy trying to dodge her and at the same time further his own heart interest in Diana Garwood. Ted comes home and brings a bride, but the re- sourceful Molly hides them in the base- ment. The plot is further complicated by the appearance of a mysterious widow from Honolulu. All the guests have retired for the night. Molly has a scene with the bride, who has come up from the basement in search of food, and who drinks several Romany ryes, thinking that they are lemonades. As a result she is a little affected and this scene adds rich comedy to the play. Molly gets her off to bed, and has just locked up for the night and put out the lights when a noise is heard at the win- dow. She conceals herself and a mys- terious form enters the room and be- gins to rifle the safe. Molly gives the alarm, but the burglar escapes with the share of stocks belonging to the lady from Honolulu. The third act takes place the day after the robbery. Slowly the various mysteries are solved and the dramatic situations in this act fairly teem with life and sustaining interest. The lady from Honolulu turns out to be the lawyer’s wife. Ted turns out to be some one else, the unscrupulous Ira Stone is temporarily victorious, but later ignominiously routed, and Molly finds the road to happiness with Skeet Kelly, the boy from the Bowery. THE CAST Diana Garwood, the heiress Mildred Wells Miss Loganberry, the spinster Marian Gilberg Molly Macklin, the housekeeper Marian Alice Elsie, the bride Willeen Ludwig Aunt Jubilee, the cook Grace Tarbert Henrietta Darby, the widow from Honolulu Gladys Schaaf Skeet Kelly, the clerk Berwyn Legg Mr. Man, the mystery Wm. McConnell Jim Ryker, the lawryer Art Stocker Ted, the groom Lindley Williams Ira Stone, the villain Clarence Russell Senator McCorkle, the father Harry Kuhn CYNTHIA’S STRATEGY 4 ; THE BEXLONIAN awaiting his return. The engineer is kept busy trying to dodge her and at the same time further his own heart interest in Diana Garwood. Ted comes home and brings a bride, but the re- sourceful Molly hides them in the base- ment. The plot is further complicated by the appearance of a mysterious widow from Honolulu. All the guests have retired for the night. Molly has a scene with the bride, who has come up from the basement in search of food, and who drinks several Romany ryes, thinking that they are lemonades. As a result she is a little affected and this scene adds rich comedy to the play. Molly gets her off to bed, and has just locked up for the night and put out the lights when a noise is heard at the win- dow. She conceals herself and a mys- terious form enters the room and be- gins to rifle the safe. Molly gives the alarm, but the burglar escapes with the share of stocks belonging to the lady from Honolulu. The third act takes place the day after the robbery. Slowly the various mysteries are solved and the dramatic situations in this act fairly teem with life and sustaining interest. The lady from Honolulu turns out to be the lawyer’s wife. Ted turns out to be some one else, the unscrupulous Ira Stone is temporarily victorious, but later ignominiously routed, and Molly finds the road to happiness with Skeet Kelly, the boy from the Bowery. THE CAST Diana Garwood, the heiress...... Mildred Wells Miss Loganberry, the spinster... .... Marian Gilberg Molly Macklin, the housekeeper.. Marian Office Elsie, the bride Willeen Ludwig Aunt Jubilee, the cook. Grace Tarbert Henrietta Darby, the widow from Honolulu Gladys Schaaf Skeet Kelly, the clerk Berwyn Legg Mr. Man, the mystery Wm. McConnell Jim Ryker, the lawyer Art Stocker Ted, the groom Lindley Williams Ira Stone, the villain Clarence Russell Senator McCorkle, the father.... Harry Kuhn CYNTHIA’S STRATEGY THE BEXLONIAN 4S CYNTHIA'S STRATEGY The principal event of the Music Department of the high school in the year of 1923 was Cynthia’s Strategy, an operetta given by members ol the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Club, under the supervision of Miss Anna Johnson, as- sisted by Miss Hester Courtright and accompanied by Ruth Poole. The cast included Marian Gilberg as the mother, Robert Edwards as the father, who is opposed to the marriage of his daugh- ter, Cynthia, played by Bernice Barton, to hei lover, Stanley, this role being played by Maclean Shufflebarger. The two lovers concoct a scheme to outwit Mr. Perry by having Stanley come to her home posed as her friend, Clara Wright, whom her father has never met. Before the two young people think of this scheme, Cynthia’s father enters at a very inopportune moment and in a not very gentle manner ejects him from the house. The chorus, con- sisting of six couples, enter and sing, with Mr. and Mrs. Perry, the song en- titled, “When You Courted Me,’’ the members of the chorus being Mildred Wells, Clarence Russell, Jo Atkinson, Berwyn Legg, Grace Tarbert, Karl Ben- zin, Gladys Schaaf, Vernon Ridgeway, Willeen Ludwig, Lindley Williams, Vivian Moyer and Fred Kruckeberg. Stanley succeeds very well in vamping Mr. Perry and the camouflage chorus, consisting of six couples, of which Frank Christ, Harold Higgins, Allen Kerr, Kenneth Parsons and Eldridge Hays are dressed as girls. They, with their partners, execute an old-fashioned song and dance. The camouflage chorus was the crowning feature of the even- ing. However, Mrs. Perry enters when Mr. Perry is complying with “Clara’s” request for a good-night kiss. Stanley removes his wig and tells Mrs. Perry that the whole affair was planned by them as a little joke on her to cele- brate his engagement to Cynthia. Of course Mr. Perry is forced to verify his statement and all are satisfied. Cyn- thia’s Strategy was presented at the High School Auditorium on April 20 to a large and enthusiastic audience. The success of the operetta has greatly added to the interest in music both in the school and in the community. ---B--- THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Music Department, under the di- rection of Miss Anna Johnson, has or- ganized an orchestra of sixteen pupils, a Boys’ Glee Club, having Robert Ed- wards of the senior class as president; a Girls’ Glee Club, having Jo Atkinson of the senior class as president. These different societies have presented vari- ous entertainments during the school year, among which was an operetta by the name of Cynthia’s Strategy. Mem- bers of both glee clubs and the orches- tra have also contributed to the pro- grams of the Parent-Teachers’ Associa- ton. 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(JQ — • o ►— • C rD P c+ ( f o rD P ci w P Hb o d d P O c-t- m — . d 3 rD rD d 1 a- 2 « CD rD p s? w £ g 2 CD a .- O O p H 3f P O rD ►—■ 1—■ v G K -+- s- d d ci P _ W W y p P d rD 2 'i P-t FRESHMAN PLAY Taking Father’s Place Very few men would entrust their sons with the care of their business duties if they thought that the result would be as in this play, when Mr. Edwards was taken ill suddenly and his son Charles was given charge of the firm during his absence. Charlie was just out of college and full of narrow- minded, conceited ideas of running business, which he had gathered from a comically false impression of one of his college professor’s discourses upon business ways and methods. Rejecting all advice, Charlie blundered in every- thing he tried. The office boy’s answers to his foolish questions fatigued him and the peppery replies of Miss Rose- bud to his reprimands for her habit of unceasingly chewing gum, excited him and he finally ended by sending an in- sulting letter to a Mr. Grabbit, the firm’s best customer, disgusting Mr. Jones, the bookkeeper, to such an extent that he dispatches Denny to hasten to Mr. Edwards, imploring him to come to the rescue. Mr. Edwards, ill as he was, rushes down just in time to find Gladiola, a pestering, frivolous book agent, who has already gotten his son’s signature for a set of books, trying to extract a purchase from Grabbit, who had appeared on the scene to demand an explanation for the idiotic letter he has received, while Charlie, with his arms around Miss Rosebud, is busily perusing the letter for information about Grabbit’s anger. Mrs. Edwards, rushing in in search of her husband, demands an explanation for Charlie’s attitude, and is informed that he is merely taking his father’s place. The gruff, grouching Mr. Jones, the witty little Denney, the pert, gum-chewing Miss Rosebud, the conceited Charlie, the blunt, crabby Grabbit, the disgusted Mr. Edwards, the frivolous, flirtatious Gladiola, the excited, shocked Mrs. Ed- wards all go to make a delightful com- edy that might provide mirth for many an audience. THE CAST Mr. Jones (bookkeeper). Norris Davis Miss Rosebud (stenographer)_____ _______________ Catherine Wells Denney (office boy). Edward Schneider Charlie Edwards (the son)_______ ................Howard Barnes Gladiola (book agent).Elise Zimmer Grabbit (customer)____Chester Kuhns Henderson Edwards (the father) ..................Eldridge Hayes Mrs. Edwards (Charlie’s mother) ............ Frances Holtzman THE BEXLONIAN lTj k ► n Z HH r h-H HH k td r W w Z z in hH h i w o L o s w w FI 2 Z W z W Z N ►—i CD Pd hH w' z z z HH X i L z z i z cl t l z CD Z z n Z z z hj z Z Z —N M HH tn hM z o n o h z Z hi • • j z z H hH HH n V 1 Z Z hH z — Z JL+ z k; w w- 2 W r- S n 0 “SOPHOMORE SCENERY” r 4 Poetry’s a thing that’s not in our line, To write reams and reams of verses sublime; But to say, “Well, I’ll try,’’ that means a lot, These verses won’t rhyme, and they have no main plot. But when, some day, we are old and quite gray. We’ll remember these things ot a hap- pier day; Just think to yourself, and don’t mur- mur a bit If some of these things don’t happen to fit. “Oh, boy—he’s my hero—he sure is some sheik!” You might know Martha’s raving ’bout some new-found freak; ’Cause Martha’s quite fond of the goofs, you’ll admit, And more than one fish at her line has bit. Then some one’s hystrieal giggle you hear, For Joe Cavey’s voice is ever so clear. And her big blue eyes make the males give long sighs— ’Til sometimes we think she’s a vamp in disguise. There’s a fat little youngster in our class named Frank Christ, He’s just sweet sixteen and never been missed— One afternoon, at the first of each week. Find Frankie perched in the front row at Keith’s! Florence, the studious, charming and wise, Will mend broken hearts with her candy-blue eyes. Until from her work she is taken away, For we are quite sure that she’ll marry some day. Panting hard, with his hair in his eyes, Comes Skeeter, the fastest of many fast guys; Don’t get excited, it’s just the mile run, Which dear little Skeeter has hopped up and won. Now Peg o’ my heart is a dear little girl, At whose heart Cupid his arrow does whirl. If her man doesn’t suit her, she gives him the gate, And conquers another, just “while you wait.” Now Harold is our cute little sophomore sheik— What he lacks most in brains he makes up for in cheek. He writes thrilling poetry and rolls his brown eyes, And we often wonder for which girl he sighs. We all know “Wild Oates” (not as wild as her name), But for any hot scheme she’s always quite game; She knows how to vamp with her naughty blue eyes. But she’s fallen quite hard for one of these guys. (? ?) Charlotte, the best actress by far in our class. Speaks in accents quite soft, like a true Southern lass; When she raises her voice to demand her own way— Take this little hint, and go far, far away. A1 Benzin, the best of our bum athletes, Is as nice a young fellow as you’d care to meet. A trifle too full of mischief is he. But we’re always sure that a hero he’ll be. Now Mil in the Follies” would not make a hit, But we’re quite sure that she won’t care a bit, For in her own kitchen the pies she can bake Would make many men give their lives for her sake. There’s a girl in our classes who’s al- ways gay, It matters not what the others may say; THE BEXLONIAN You may say she’s fat, and that she’s a scream, But it’s all on account of her father’s ice cream. Don Wilson’s a boy not many dislike, But we often suspect he stays out late at night— For he comes to class late so often, you see, That sometimes we’re inclined to doubt his plea. There’s a girl in our class whom we think quite nice, And we’re sure that her friends she will entice; Anna’s hair is golden, her eyes are so brown That we can’t describe her with one single noun. Of Fred Kruckeberg’s crush on Jo Cavey we’ve heard, And we think Jo never gives him a word; For we see them pass by—not a look or a sigh! These strange ways of Cupid—Oh, me, and oh, my! When some one’s loud voice in the hall- way we hear, We know that our friend Ethelyn Metz- ger is near; But just turn around—and you’ll see coming down, Ethelyn and Vernon—Vernon?—Never a sound! A shark in geometry—know ye her name? Not a sister of Skeeter and he not her flame, For Wilma’s a quiet and studious girl, With her hair down her back in a cute little curl. Carl Benzin, the tallest of all in our classes, Is so sweet he reminds us of a can of molasses; His hair stands on end all during the day, And we don’t understand why he can’t make it lay. O.) There s a boy in our class who enjoys a quiet pun, Or anything else that is chuck full of fun; Can’t you guess who it is? Why, it’s cute little Kenny! Parson’s his last name—now isn’t that funny? To sweet Lucille Kinney we make our low bow— The star of good scholarship rests on her brow. She doesn’t get crushes or measles or things— And we look every day to see her with wings. We wonder if Kenneth is as Fickel as his name? For he has never wooed us—this honor we can’t claim. But Kenneth’s as happy as his days are long, And in all this world he can find nothing wrong. Harry Howell’s the boy that plays the cornet— But he hasn’t had a chance to show his skill yet; But we are confident he’ll grace the stage— When he has attained a greater age. One glance from James Midkey’s af- fectionate eyes Would make any girl’s heart soar up to the skies. We’re sure that a Rudolph he some day will be, For already his talents his schoolmates can see. There’s a boy in our class and he’s called Henry Goen; Now don’t make a mistake, he’s not called Cohen. He’s so quiet that we’re not sure of his habits— For all we know he’s as wild as a rabbit. Ralph Martin’s a friend to whom we owe much— He’s one of the lucky ones—never in Dutch; That’s one thing quite nice to his credit, we’d say, For he’ll profit by it some far-off day. Johnny Elder’s not the eldest of many, As vou might suspect from his name; He’s a good-looking chap, with plenty of snap, But for the girls he gives not a rap. And last, but not least, comes our little friend Bessie, Though she doesn’t Carroll, she still is quite sassy; In history she’s always the first to re- cite, What if her speech isn’t always right? To our friend and our teacher—the lenient Smith! He’s so handsome we think he’s stepped out of a myth, As a basket ball coach he’s quite a good swimmer— But we’re always sure that our side is the winner. B HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED Genevieve Moore’s The Sheikess Charlotte Tomlinson’s Red Hair Elizabeth Oates Without Allen Josephine Cavey’s..........Long Skirts Margaret Schelky. Without Joe Cavey Martha Underwood Not Dancing Ethelyn Metzger................ Not Talking About Vernon Willma Jones.......With Her Hair Up Florence Harris Without a Book Mildred Harr Getting Thinner Lucille Kinney In English Bessie Carroll .Without Her Sister Ruth Helen MacDonald Going Down the Hall Anna Schiefer’s....................New Glasses Donald Wilson Without Miss Comstock Albert Benzin With Joe Cavey Carl Benzin With a Girl John Elder’s...... Marcelle Wave Frank Christ .................. Asking Mildred Wells for a Date Harold Higgins The Flapper’s Man Harry Goen’s Bashfulness Ralph Martin. With a Shave James Mickey With a Hair Cut Kenneth Parsons As a Radio Bug Kenneth Fickel’s New Scout Knife Fred Kruckeberg ............... Without Chewing Gum Paul Jones (In Person) s 2 THE B E X L ONIAN SENIOR-JUNIOR CLASS PARTY An affair of unique success was the first senior-j unior class party ever to be held at Bexley High School, when, on the evening of January 13, practi- cally all the members of the two upper classes gathered in the school gymna- sium for an evening of real social mer- riment. It was the biggest, best, brightest and breeziest class of entertainment ever offered at good old Bexley High School and was attended in a spirit of enjoy- ment by all. Music was furnished by Mr. Thobourne Earnest, Ohio State University student. His selections were indeed very jazzmanic. From the fifteen cluster electric lights in the ceiling hung long streamers of rose and silver, giving a true melan- cholic atmosphere to the entire sur- roundings. At one end of the room was a “make-believe moon,” which proved attractive in the moonlight dances. A feature of entertainment was the guessing contest, by a blind-folded junior girl, of articles collected by an ardent assistant in the audience. This act proved very effective from the rounds of applause rendered. Miss Grace Tarbert acted as custodian in directing the program as prescribed. Favors, consisting of bouttonieres for the boys and corsages for the girls, of candy, were given to all. The affair was chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Beck, Miss Ruth Geist, Miss Hester Courtright, Miss Kathryn Com- stock, Miss Reta McCormick, Miss Ma- rion Thomas and Mr. Carleton Smith. Miss Willeen Ludwig, Miss Sophia Petzinger and Mr. Robert Edwards comprised the entertainment com- mittee. ------B-------- SENIOR WIENER ROAST Real social spirit and entertainment was the policy of the senior class of Bexley High School at a wiener roast for members of the senior class of Bex- ley and their friends, held at the home of Miss Grace Tarbert, on the night of October —, 1922. Inclement weather conditions soon brought to an end all attempts for an outdoor affair and all eyes were bent upon insuring the success of the party. A joyous crowd assembled and such forms of amusement as dancing and games were in the course of progress. Chaperons for the occasion included Miss Kathryn Comstock and Miss Ruth Geist. We regret very much the inability of Miss Delpha Byall to return for the second semester of the school year be- cause of illness. We are glad she is now able to be out and hope she may be with us next year. B VALENTINE SPREAD Miss Bernice Barton entertained the senior girls at her home with a Valen- tine spread. Miss Jane Miller and Miss Hester Courtright were also guests. The table was beautifully decorated with hearts and favors suited for the occasion. A box of candy was sent by some of the girls’ admirers from the lower classes, made by them to trick the girls, but they, suspecting something, cut the candy before tasting it and found its contents. The feature of entertainment for the evening was a Valentine box filled with Valentines brought by the girls. One of the girls, acting as postman, distrib- uted the Valentines, which caused much laughter and excitement. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing and games. -----B------- SOPHOMORE-JUNIOR SPREAD In recognition of the junior girls’ hard-won basket ball championship, the sophomore girls gave them a spread on Friday, the thirteenth of April, at the home of Elizabeth Oates, on Bryden Road. The date did not seem to be unlucky, however, for everyone had a delightful time, and—boys, let the junior girls give you a tip: the sopho- more girls surely can make good eats! Miss Courtright acted as chaperon. The junior girls appreciate and ad- mire the good sportsmanship of the “sophs.” ( 0 THE BEXLONIAN THE FRESHMAN CLASS The present freshman class has a reputation for sticking together. In everything we are as one; in sports and school work our motto is, “For the class and by the class.” It seems aston- ishing that a class whose when-where- why-and-hows are deep mysteries, it consisting of members gathered in from schools of widely different parts of the state, could have a facility for this “sticktoitiveness.” When the members of our class came together this year they received a dis- tinct shock. How different it felt to be in high school. The very atmosphere was changed. We felt like the original berries,” associating with the seniors, juniors and sophomores, and acting like big people ourselves. The freshman basket ball teams, both girls and boys, were successes. We had a brilliant season, in the very beginning of which we earned for ourselves the reputation of having hard fighting, all around good teams. At mid-year a great majority passed the examinations with all colors flying, and having this load off our minds, we looked forward impatiently to the com- ing of spring, and all that it brings with it (including spring fever). Now that it is here, we are striving to make it a successful one in school and on the field, to say nothing of passing the finals and being sophomores. ------B------- OFFICERS OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS Frances Holtzman President Eldridge Hayes .......Vice President Norma Hieronymus Sec’y and Treas. B FRESHMAN SOCIAL EVENTS At the beginning: of the year we started in to fill our quota of parties to the straining point. To begin with, we held a wiener roast way out in the woods. At 6:110 in the even- ing the neighbors of Bexley High must have been considerably disturbed by the racket, whistles, horns, cat yells, and various other noises that sounded from points east, west, north and south. Finally this subsided and after a wait on Mr. Smith, we piled into trucks, machines and flivvers and soon landed at our destination. It wasn’t long until the fire was started and the wieners popping, and then almost magically the babble ceased and the silence was broken only by the crunch of the “hot dogs’’ eaten by the freshies. After getting away with a couple of cases of root beer and a can of mustard, in addi- tion to the “hot dogs,” we all sat around the fire roasting marshmallows and telling ghost stories. We awarded the first prize to Mr. Smith. You can imagine the gloom that had by this time fallen on us and so to cast this off we had some games. Almost before we knew it we were begging Miss Geist and Mr. Smith to stay “just a little while longer,” until finally our capable chaperons insisted and we journeyed homeward. Our next function was the Christmas spread, held in the cafeteria room, then not equipped as one. It was a perfect spot; easy to decorate, long, bright, and big enough to hold our large class. Everything looked truly Christmaslike. A tree laden with ornaments, lights and snow glistened at one end of the room, while at the other end were two long tables, decorated with Christmas decorations and groaning beneath the goodies necessary for our hungry class. After the “eats” had disappeared, the games lasted far into the evening. When we dispersed we all agreed that it was a party we’d never forget. Now we are looking forward eagerly to what the future may hold in the social line. As this old ball goes whirling round In an orbit full of space, We rarely think of the times gone by, Of a long-forgotten race. Then some one finds a dead king—Tut— In a grave that’s high and vaulted, And then they come to the front once more, For a time they’re quite exalted. The ladies’ hats are “after Tut,” With Egyptian blues and pinks, And doodads hanging down the sides That’d crack the frown of the Sphinx. But soon it passes, and no more Do we see Egyptian splendor, And the mummies lie in silent dust Which, for knowledge we would render. But their revenge will quickly come, They know our chance is slender, For we now rest upon our arms And death results from splendor. That soon our race will disappear, The earth ne’er see us more, And another fool write another wheeze Of the race that’s gone before. A. C. STOCKER. CLASS OF ’26 Names Nicks Characters Eldridge Hayes ...............El.......Social light ......... Norma Hieronymus ...........Rusty...... Best girl athlete ... Ludwig Weiffenbach _________Did-.......Best boy athlete ..... Norris Davis ...............Crutch_____Most energetic boy ... Frances Holtzman ........... Dan.......Brightest girl ...... Edward Schneider ...........Eppie......Brightest boy ........ Gladys Baughman ........ ...Glad.......Most generous ........ Catherine Wells ............Katie......Most versatile ....... Chester Kuhns ..............Chet.......Handsomest ........... Mary Petrie ........................... Most optimistic ..... Beatrice Weinfield _________Bee........Most pessimistic Suzanne Strothers ........ . Suzzie....Most musical Esther Hartman ..................... Best voice ............. Howard Barnes ..............Barney.....Biggest fusser . Frederick Schmitthammer. Freddie.......Worst woman hater... Francis Kinser .............Kisser.....Most sentimental Eugene Fairtrace ........... Tobby.....Biggest rough houser Jeanette Graham ------------Jiggs...... Fattest ............. Ruth Wilkins ............ ...Ruffus....Meekest ....... Mildred Poole ...............Mil .....Biggest grind .... Dorothy Will ____________ ...Dot.......Most original Kenneth Blackstone .........Ken... Biggest bluffer ...... Kenneth Roberts ............Kennie-----Luckiest ......—...... Josephine Yuster ....... ...Jo—........Most extiavagant ----- Marguerite Shirer ...... ..Peggie------Most obliging -------- Melvin Bateman .............Melv.......Most clumsy .......... Iva Lucas ..................Ivy........Most graceful Clyde Beck .................Becky...... Most congenial .... Hewitt Chapman ...... Brick............Rosiest .............. Donald Bright -------------- ..Don.....Quietest ------------- Charlotte Kruckeberg .......Shawlot....Most thoughtful Flise Zimmer .......Nooky......Most conscientious — Opal Woodimff - ..Ope . Best natured Evelyn Cremeans .......................Most talkative ....... Esther Pilcher ......... Ess........... Happiest .... ........ Margaret Metzger ... Toots........... W orst man hater ... Mildred Polster ... ........Mil.. .... -Most absent-minded Georgia Nickels ............George.....Biggest tomboy ....... Ruth Carroll ....Roofless...Best speller .... Charles Mohr .......Charlie Funniest By-Words --..Oh, gosh! ....How could you? .Gee whizz! . ..I like that! ...Curses! .. .He couldn’t help it! ....Stars! ....Well, forever more! ...Get out of town! ..That’s fine! Oh, that ’sterrible! .Good-night! Really! .. .Atta ’ol ’oy! .. .Com’ on Charlie! .Why, I hate that! .. .Cut my throat! Oh, dear! .... For-goodness-sake! ...Sure! .. Girlo! ...Good grief! ...Oh-my! ...Oh-h-'h-h! ...Nothing-else-but! ...I-should-say-so! ..Oh-horrors! ....Well-1-1-1! ... I’ll-say-so! ....My-goodness! ...You’d-be-surprised! ...Oh-jinks! ...Beans-and-buckeyes! ...Oh-stars! ...Well! --..Gee-whizz! ...Oh-for-goodness-sake! ...Let’s-go! ..There-she-is! . ..Com’ on, Freddie! FACTS ABOUT THE EIGHTH GRADE Clarence Sheatsley is a boy who is a hi); tease. When he’s hit with a yard stick he’s weak in the knees. Starr Pitzer looks to he very dumb, When Miss Comstock finds him chewing gum. Henry Busch is a very smart lad. In Mr. Beck’s room he’s never bad. Gertie and Edward will not make a pair, For she’s very dark and he’s very fair. Winifred Johnson has bobbed hair, And she likes Tom Storer, well I declare. Our new girl’s name is Frances Glenn, She seems to be everybody’s friend. Helen Petzinger looks very neat, But all she eats is something sweet. Harry Parsons seems very slender To be in a class called masculine gender. Going into his work with zeal Would make a better boy of Ray Klingbeil. Little grains of powder, and little daubs of paint, Make Voneeda Crossley look just what she ain’t. Frank Smith stands and looks very grim, When he acts cute, and none laugh at him. Margaret Emswiler, to keep from getting in “Dutch,” Goes around and pets the teachers and such. Earl Dempsey’s a boy who has much sarcasm; When he laughs we all think he’s having a spasm. Since Lewis has left, Dorothea does weep, There’s many a night that she gets no sleep. Josephine Manley has bright red hair, With “Red” Hieronymus it would well make a pair. John Minic is quiet and meek, The least that he does at school, is speak. Helen Manley is known as the champion speller, She doesn’t believe it, so you go and tell her. Elizabeth Roderick has such curly hair That it causes many people to stare! Martha Ludwig thinks all of the boys come in handy, Whenever they come to school with some candy. Irene Handly is not like a mouse, For you’d certainly know she was in the house! Louise Miller, who is a clever elf, Certainly thinks a lot of herself. Old Maid Susan and Bachelor James, Now don’t you think they have wonderful names? Lillian Harris, who’s very bright, Always has her algebra right. Miss Thomas is our teacher’s name, We raise her up to glory and fame; Though other classes may adore her, We would not take a million for her. LILLIAN PENNELL. THE BEXLONIAN SEVENTH GRADE Ralph Bailey, he’s a good old scout, He always knows what he’s about. Henrietta Busch is a nice girl, too, She does just what you want her to do. Sam Allspaugh’s as quiet as a mouse, You wouldn’t know he’s about the house. His sister Esther, as you see, Is a flapper of 1923. The girl known as Miriam Fickel Is not worth two cents to a nickel. YV hile her leaving will cause us great distress, W e hope her trip will be a success. Yea! seventh grade! we’ve got the “pep,” We’ll show the other grades how to step; Under the teaching of Miss Courtright, We have a class that’s very bright. Our team is fine for basket ball, We haven’t ever had a fall; We’re sure to come at any call— Come on! seventh grade! we’ll show ’em all. ORA PENNELL. Ralph Barnette is a merry lad, You never find him looking sad. The antics of Ava Hunt must halt, Her vanity is her very worst fault. Professor Lamp of the seventh grade band, Really belongs in radio-land. Charles Petzinger, a comic lad is he, With Miss Comstock he never will agree. Marian Shaffstall is a red-haired lassie, She’s inclined to be a little bit sassy. Lawrence Moyer seems to be very meek, I’ve heard it said he’s nature’s freak. Catherine Singer works with zeal, And when she gets through, it’s worth a great deal. Bill Pryor—some boy scout he does make— His honor sign is just a fake. Lewis R. has to stay after school For talking, because it is the rule. Bernard Graves is the biggest fool That walks the halls of Bexley School. Charles Bethard’s a boy who’s not hard to beat, And he resides on East Broad Street. There was never a girl like Katherine Kling-- beil, She always tries to make things real. Willis Carpenter, whom the boys call Carp, Is making a practice of playing the haip. Mary Keegan always likes to fret, When she asks for things she doesn’t get. Eleanor Ludwig seems very bold, She acts just like a two-year-old. Stewart Hirsch never has his English lesson And Miss Thomas always keeps him guessm . Helen Wannamacker seems very nice, You can always count on her advice. If Charles Tracy had a sign of “go” and “stop,” [ think he would make a good traffic cop. Richard Tarbert, who is nicknamed Dick, Is just a regular lunatic. I’ve Seen informed that Miss Courtright will soon, _ Be starting for England, in the month ot June. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION This Association was formed by the school for the advancement of athletics at Bexley. This Association was com- posed of the principal, a president, treasurer, and a representative from each class of high school. The person- nel of the Association for 1922-23 was: E. R. Beck, principal; Berwyn Legg, president; William McConnell, vice president; Miss Gladys Schaaf, treas- urer; Carlton Smith, coach; Hester Courtright, physical director of girls. The representatives were Theodore Hieronymus, Florence Harris and Francis Holtzman. After this year this Association will probably give way to the “B” Association, which will be formed of the boys and girls receiving letters some time in high school. 67 THE BEXLONIAN At the beginning of the 1922 football season, things looked very gloomy for a successful season. Only four members of the 1921 team, a new coach and lack of material stared the gridiron boys in the face. Heavy practices were begun imme- diately and the team soon rounded into shape. When the first game of the sea- son came around, our team was in the best shape possible for a coach to put it in from the material available. The season, while not so brilliant as years to come, will be a good starter for the new high school. These promi- nent qualities of the bays stood out as bright lights: Honesty, determination, usefulness, hard work and good fellow- ship. The following is the “Who’s Who” for the 1922 team: Captain Theodore Hieronymus played fullback on the team. “Red” is a natural leader, and has the characteristics of a finished player. He was regarded as the most important man on the team, both on offense and defense. When he played he used his best efforts in the game, whether the team was winning or not. He also put the “pep” and spirit into the team when his team-mates were downhearted and wanted to give up, which was the last thing he would think of, as he would often play with many injuries. “Red” will be with the team next year, putting forth with all his might for a more successful season than this year. At left end was Maclean Shufflebar- ger, who played the kind of football that made his opponents dread him. His playing was hard and he always copped his man. Although he was a light man, it seemed not to bother him, as none came too big for him. Fred Kruckeberg, although playing his first year of football, gained by his wonderful ability. He will be back next year and the team will be greatly strengthened by his support. Milton Sheatsley (center), a very sturdy and efficient man on defense and offense, an accurate passer and sub- stantial tackier, and will be looked for- ward to next season. Fred Sauers (right guard), played a sterling, aggressive game all season, and was picked as a useful man. He will be back next year. Berwyn Legg (quarterback), played at quarter all year and received much mention for his end runs. He will be missed on the team next year. William McConnell played the part of a veteran guard; he could get through and hold them on the defense. He was a sure tackle and was very quick in mapping out the plays of the other teams. Clarence Russell was without a doubt the handy man of the team, being placed at various positions on the team during the football season. His tack- ling was sure and his defense was su- perb. Bexley High School will indeed regret the losing of this man next year. Vernon Ridgeway (right half), the hardest hitting man on the team, and could be relied on as a good all-around gainer and defender. At left and right half he was a good player. Lindley Williams, also an alternate at left and right halfback, and was a good man for the end runs and catching passes, and also for breaking up aerial games when employed by his opponents. Albert Benzin played end on the team, and while lacking in weight, he put up every bit as much showing as a large man would have. Harry Kuhn played the other end position part of the time, and though new at the game, played sterling throughout. He will be lost by gradua- tion, also. Frank Christ, a guard, played always to the best of his ability. Frank was pitted against a man larger than him- self and showed his qualities by not complaining. Robert Edwards, halfback, was good on end runs and always acquitted him- self to the best of his ability. He will leave Bexley this year and we are sure Bexley will feel his loss. While Bexley is losing many through graduation, she still has some fine material, a good coach and that do-or-die spirit which speaks for success next season. 68 the bexlonian BASKETBALL TEAMS Top Row XORM A C11A RU TT K l R T C K EBKRlI. Hieronymus, Kith Miss Courtrigiit. I'hole, (il.ADYS Bottom I’etzinger, Row—Sabina Petzinc.er, Etiielvn [useriiink Cavey, Amelia Cavey. M ETZGKR. SCIIA A1 . Sophia - v lop Row—Vernon Ridgeway, Berwyn Legg, Dan Prank Christ, I red Sauers, Mr. Smith. Bottom Row — Clarence Russell, Ludwig Weiffen Kruckeberg, I heodore Hieronymus. Sheatsley, bach, F RED THE BEXLONIAN Bexley High School basket ball season was most gratifying for the year 1923, both boys’ and girls’ teams being highly respected in the county as well as those on the outside of the county. The boys’ team was probably the more successful, owing to their win- ning the county title. The lineup of the team varied throughout the season, owing to various reasons, but that used more than any other was as follows: C. Russell ..... Right Forward B. Legg __________Left Forward T. Hieronymus ____________Center D. Sheatsley ........ Left Guard F. Kruckeberg ______ Right Guard Those who participated in some of the games were as follows: L. Williams Forward A. Benzin Forward M. Shufflebarger ..Guard F. Sauers Guard E. Hayes Forward V. Ridgeway .. Forward F. Christ Guard The games of the season were, many of them, in doubt till the last second of play, and were well fought, whether won or lost. The scores of the boys’ games were as follows: Canal Winchester.. ..28 Bexley.... —25 Hamilton Twp. .... .18 Bexley.... —27 Kingman ..28 Bexley... ..... 8 Westerville ..20 Bexley... —16 New California .... ..20 Bexley.... —34 Hyattsville ..17 Bexley.... —26 Canal Winchester.. ..28 Bexley.... —27 Johnstown .10 Bexley.— ...38 Grandview .12 Bexley.- —18 Cols. Academy .15 Bexley.... —31 Granville .13 Bexley— —20 Xenia .20 Bexley.... —15 Hyattsville .32 Bexley... ...22 Hamilton Twp. .... .20 Bexley... .... 8 Grandview .10 Bexley.... .... 8 At Delaware Tournament: Hebron ..14 Bexley... .21 Hyattsville .13 Bexley... .... 7 At County Tournament: Canal Winchester.. .. 5 Bexley.... .... 6 Grandview ----- ... 3 Bexley... ... 8 Groveport .. 4 Bexley.— ... 8 Hamilton Twp. .... ..14 Bexley.... —23 Game played on opponents’ floor. Theodore Hieronymus, center and captain of the team, was the high indi- vidual scorer of the season for Bexley. His floor work was supreme at all times, and his basket shooting saved many a game. He was rewarded at Delaware by a medal for one of the highest scorers of the tournament. Fred Kruckeberg, the running guard for the team, was the scrapper of the team; his determination was to follow the ball and stay with it. A clean sportsman, a player whom Bexley can be thankful they have him returning next year. Dan Sheatsley, the back guard of the team, was a man whom the opponents could not get around, one who, without doubt, would have been placed as back guard on the county team, but owing to an injury received in the second game of the tournament, he was unable to be in the last two. We hope for another successful season with him. Clarence Russell, the right forward, was without doubt the best long shot on the team. Besides being a forward of first degree, he could play guard when called upon at times during the season. At the end of the playing sea- son, when Bexley needed “Russ” the worst, he responded, playing with an arm just recovering from a bad frac- ture. His loss next year will be felt deeply. Lindley Williams, a forward who throughout the season could be relied on whenever needed, was a man who fought hard from beginning to finish. Although he probably had more fouls during the season than any other mem- ber of the team, he was largely called because of his plucky fighting rather than for any unsportsmanlike conduct. As for the rest of the boys, we must say that they played their hardest every chance given. Especial mention should go to Ludwig Weifenbach, Wil- liam McConnell and Albert Benzin. So we say goodbye to the 1922-1923 season of basket ball for Bexley. And we seniors who are graduating this year, wish Bexley as prosperous a season next year. GIRLS TEAM The opening basket ball game of the freshman girls was with the sopho- mores, the score being in the favor of the freshmen, 8-7. This was one of the most exciting games of the season. Sev- eral more games were played, the last one being with the juniors, which we lost. 7M Row—Mr. Smith, Coach. Berwyn Lego, Dan Sheatsley, Tom Storer, William McConnell, Clarence Russell. Bottom Row — Albert Benzin, Fred Kruckeberg, Theodore Hieronymus, Vernon Ridgeway, Ludwig Wieffknbach. FRESHMEN BASKETBALL BOYS TEAM The first game of the freshman boys was with the sophomores, the freshmen winning. The freshman boys showed some good fighting, mixed with some exceptionally fine passwork. In the inter-class tournament our season was closed by a defeat, taken bravely. BEXLEY'S BASEBALL TEAM THE BEXLONIAN 71 A FOOL THERE WAS Betty Dalton was thrilled. She had never before met a man like Gordon Spencer—who was so brilliant, so mas- terful, so original—he was different! She had ample opportunity to study the man, who at first glimpse of Betty, a half hour before, had begged his hostess to introduce him. For he had launched into the explanation of one of his favor- ite theories, thinking only of himself, and the impression he was certain of making. Betty allowed her thoughts to wander to the man who, in one short month, she was to marry. She could not imagine George Clayton with such orig- inal theories—George, who was so old- fashioned and care-free. Gordon Spen- cer, on the other hand, was brilliant, up-to-date, poised. He was capable of big things. Some day, not so far away, he would be famous—while George— Betty sighed deeply. “—which you can readily visualize— but perhaps I am boring you, Miss Dal- ton?” “No, indeed! Please tell me how your wonderful theory works out. I’m ter- ribly interested.” “Ah, yes. To continue—you can readily—” “Elizabeth, dear, I’m not intruding?” It was George who had come, unnoticed by them. He placed his arm around Betty, and not waiting for a reply, smiled happily at Gordon and asked him if he wasn’t a lucky man. But Betty, angry at being inter- rupted, and resenting the familiar ges- ture before Gordon Spencer, spoke rudely: “Sit down, George, and don’t inter- rupt again. Mr. Spencer is explaining a theory to me. Go on, please, Mr. Spencer.” “You can readily comprehend, then, the instincts of human beings, as a result of fear. For example—in case of a fire in a huge factory—everyone within will immediately rush to the available exits, frantic in their blind haste to escape possible injury. But consider what a blessing it would be if there were some one there with pres- ence of mind and courage enough to oversee the orderly exit of everyone. No haste, no mad scramble, no one hurt. If I were caught in such a predicament, I know just what I would do. Take a factory, for example, say employing women. In the first place, of course, it would be necessary to quiet them; in the second, to line them up in orderly rows, and finally, to superintend their escape, staying, of course, until the very last were out. I’m very sure that when the test came, I would not fail.” “Very likely, very likely,” said George. “You would be a poor imita- tion of a man if you didn’t. Shall we dance this, Elizabeth?” “I think you are splendid, Mr. Spen- cer. I believe I would almost envy those girls in the burning factory. You must tell me more about it.” She waved a goodbye to him as she danced away. Praises of the wonderful man were sung unceasingly to George—and others—so that many—not including George—began to wonder. As the days slipped by, Betty and Gordon were seen more and more together. George’s friends were warning him, but he did not doubt Betty in the least. So it was a considerable shock when Betty and Gordon came to him. It took him a long time to realize that Betty no longer loved him—that she wanted her freedom in order to marry Gordon. He did not protest or lose his temper. His eyes had a hurt look and his voice was a trifle husky. “But are you sure you will be happy, Elizabeth, with—Spencer?” “Of course, George.” “Then you are free, of course. But remember that I will always be here loving you, and you may come back to me—if—if—if you should change your mind.” He shook hands with both of them, smiled wistfully and quickly left the room. One week later the entire community was talking about Betty’s new engage- ment. Practically everyone, eventu- ally, agreed that Betty’s second choice was by far the better. Gordon Spencer made friends with everyone. No social gathering was complete without him. He was organizing entertainments, speaking at select gatherings and, in his spare time, he was writing a book on psychology. He liked to talk about himself, and succeeded in making everyone believe that, given the proper test, he would be the hero of the hour. Betty was happy—happy to have escaped a marriage to a common, unin- teresting man, and happy to be the future wife of the most learned and popular man in town. What an honor! And how the other girls envied her! And George—she remembered his words to her—“If you should ever change your mind”—what a fool George was! To think that she ever would! That night everyone was going to a play given for the benefit of factory girls. Betty and Gordon arrived just before the curtain went up, so did not notice George back of them. In the last act, a campfire was prominent. A spark fell on a dancing wood-nymph’s cos- tume and started a tiny blaze, which ignited the curtain when the nymph passed by. In a second the curtain and scenery were ablaze! Smoke began to fill the stage. Everyone began to rush for the exit. The minute the curtain started to blaze, George looked at Spencer to see his reaction. First he appeared dazed, then he jumped up, and, leaving Betty, proceeded to fight his way out. And then he did an amaz- ing thing. An old lady blocked his way. She was screaming and clung to him for protection. He tried to pry her hands loose, but couldn’t so he lifted his fist and knocked her senseless. Then, fight- ing, pushing, clawing—by brute force he fought his way up the aisle. George thought that he was crazy—his hair disordered, his collar torn, his coat in rags, his eyes bloodshot and wild with fear. He jumped up on a seat and succeeded in partly quieting the crowd. George persuaded the few re- maining musicians to play a march. By this time the fire department had ar- rived and they soon had helped the peo- ple to escape. The whole building was ablaze when George remembered that Gordon was still in there, unconscious and helpless. He spent a precious five minutes before he could find him in the dense smoke. He protected Gordon as much as possible, for why should he care—Elizabeth did not care for him. Several times he fell, but regained his equilibrium and finally he reached the door and safety. The next morning Spencer was well enough to leave, none the worse for his experience. But it did not take long to find that the town’s attitude had changed. He mysteriously disappeared, to the relief of everyone. But George did not recover—his burns were too serious, and his exhaus- tion too complete for human skill to cure. Just before the end he asked for Betty. No one will ever know what he said to her, or she to him. It is sufficient to know that he died with his customary cheery smile, happy with the knowledge that Betty loved him and not Gordon Spencer. The next morning, in the newspaper, an account was given of his part in the fire, and of Spencer’s appeared. At the end was the beautiful and appropriate poem by Flora Daisy Loeb. Betty cut it out and she keeps it on her dressing table: Wanted—A never failing rule To tell a wise man from a fool. There lives in every clime and age And in every town a fool, a sage. And so there lived in a town I know, A fool and a wise man long ago. One was deemed a fool, because all the day, He would croon a tune in his whimsical way. And the other was known to be wise indeed; Ripe was his knowledge, unquestioned his creed. Just a smile and a handshake the fool would give, But the wise man could tell you how to live. Well, it happened a plague swept the town, and so, Both fool and wise man were soon laid low. And the wise man cried, with panting breath, “Don’t let me die! I fear this death.” Said the fool, “I go, but I’m not afraid,” And his cheery smile shone undis- mayed. “Perhaps,” said he, “in a land more fair, I shall wake, no longer a fool, up there.” And the wise man struggled, with many a moan, Setting torth on that journey each must take alone. But the fool—just a simple, foolish clod— Smiled as he went to meet his God. GLADYS SCHAAF, ’23. the bexlonian Mr. Fromm—Now, children, what is this? Josephine—It looks like a horse in a bathing suit. Rare—Once in awhile we see a complexion that is like a poet—born, not made. Tell Us, Ouija! Now that platinum is rated as more valu- able than gold, will the streets m Heaven be repaved? “This is far-fetched,” remarked the boot- letieer as he slipped the Canadian product to his client. ‘‘It shan’t go a bit farther,” prom- ised the client. “Her ruby lips have ne’er been kissed—’ You say she don’t know what she’s missed. But let me end what I started to say f “Without losing most of the color so gay. Went Home If you dated a girl you thought was real sweet, As I did, And she got rid of the family real early, As she did; And you started to talk about the weather, As I did, And she seemed hard of hearing and kept getting closer, As she did; And you thought there was plenty of air in the room, As I did, But she started to act half suffocated, As she did, What would you have done? That’s what I did. “Have you ever been married?” asked the judge. “Ye-es,” stammered the prisoner. “To whom?” “A woman, sir,” answered the guilty one. Of course it was a woman,” snapped the judge. “Did you ever hear of anyone marrying a man?” “Yessir,” the prisoner said, brightening; “My sister did.” Silas—In our town the people are so rich that their horses have checks. Hiram—By golly! The people in our town wash their dishes with Gold Dust. How doth the gentle laundress Search out the weakest points, And always scrape the buttons off At the most strategic points? “I don’t see how any man can put a nasty old pipe in his mouth,” exclaimed the sweet young thing—and then she stooped over and kissed her bull dog. YOUNG H1RSCH, THE POET Thomas Gray There was a man from my home town, His name was Thomas Gray; And when he went to town one day, His pigs all ran away! He never got them back, by Gosh! He had a cousin called Uncle Josh; His cousin had money and bought him more, But they never got inside his barn door. —Stewart Hirseh. Did you notice anv change in me?” “No; why?” “I just swallowed a dime.” —Comps Ricey Legg. Hot Stuff! His eyes blazed, his cheeks flamed, he had a lantern glow and was lit up. —Charlotte T. THE BEXLONIAN to The Ateth of the Month v—and they were starving to death in the desert, but they found a calendar and it saved their lives.” “How come?” “They ate the dates and sundaes.” (Dedicated to Robert Edwards) I love my gentle warble, I love my gentle flow; I love to wind my tongue up, I love to hear it go. Miss Comstock—I tell you the motor car is much better than a horse. Frank—You bet; for one thing, it takes several days to break a horse, while you can break a motor car the first time you take it out. Father—What was that noise when you came in? Russ—I couldn’t decide whether it was the night falling or the day breaking. I am so hard the nails I chew Form nickels when I spit. With marble cake and brick ice cream I keep my body fit. Rock candy isn’t hard enough For such a chap as I; And I’m so all-fired, gosh-dinged tough, Hard-tack to me is pie. The water that I drink is hard; I dote on uncooked meat; I’ll study engineering, so My course will be concrete. —John Sydman. Impossible Here’s to my Rosie, With red cheeks, so fair; How did she get them? God put them there. Miss Geist (to Ruth in English)—Ruth, what was the first English novel? Ruth (who was engrossed in looking at the girls’ basket ball picture)—Why, “Les Miser- ables,” Miss Geist. DEDICATED TO OUR ADVERTISERS :: Publicity is a wonderful thing, And business it certainly brings; Our advertisers, who backed us strong, Are growing bigger right along. The business men are growing wise, From us they took a little advice And told of the stock in their enterprise, For they know that it pays to advertise. To our advertisers every one we thank, Successful in business may you rank; And in the future, may you realize That we know that you know that It Pays to Advertise. M. 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