Clinton High School - Clintonia Yearbook (Clinton, IL)

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THE CLIO 1912 Ralph May OFFICERS . President Wm. Smith Vice-President Maude McCoid 1'reasurer Louise Morris . Secretary COLORS Black and Gold SEPTEMBER fourteenth, 1908, seventy freshmen entered the Clinton High. School. They were the meekest bunch of frcshies, I admit, that shall probable ever enter the new building. The dedication of the school occured on Lincoln’s birthday, and the class of 1912 was honored by being allowed to enter the new building first. The following September when the Sophomores assembled, the number was found to be greatly diminished. Soon after, the class of 1912 was organized and the following officers were elected: Leon Cummings . Louise Morris Ruth Browning . Cecil Hull . Eva McKinney . Leslie Ross President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Historian Class Orator 1 ;

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THE CLIO 1912 Katherine Oliver Domestic Science Miss Oliver was born in Clinton and is a graduate of the Clinton High School. For several years she taught in the grade schools of Clinton, later attending college at Madison, Wisconsin, and James Millikin University. This is Miss Oliver’s first year in our High School. Guxa C. Kelley Music Miss Kelley was born in Gibson City, Illinois, and graduated from the High School at that place. She has had special training at the Illinois State Normal University and at the School of Music in Chicago. 2

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THE CLIO 19 12 The yellow American beauty rose was chosen as the class flower and Black and Gold as the colors. February fourteenth the class was entertained, at the home of Maude McCoid on North Madison St., to a masquerade party. The hostesses were Glenna McKinney, Hazel Mills, and Maude McCoid. The house was decorated in red and white hearts, and in black and gold. Light refreshments were served and all who were present declared that they had been royally entertained. On the evening of April first, the Sophomore class was entertained by Lester Langdon at his home in Wapella. An elaborate four course supper was served. The class returned home on a late interurban car. This ended the second years' History of the class of 1912. When school opened the following term a few of the class, as usual, were missing. Though they were fewer in number, they were gradually assuming more dignified looks and intelligent countenances, suitable to noble Juniors. The first thing noticeable was a change in the Faculty. Instead of seeing Mr. Browning’s smiling features, his chair was occupied by E. E. Robbins. Mr. Spurgin had assumed the duties as science teacher in place of Mr. Haeseler. Miss Bertha Denning took the place of Miss Toland as English instructor. The place vacated by Miss Moore, the latin teacher, was fulfilled by Miss Mclntire. The first social event in the Junior year was a Hollowe’en party. Invitations were mysteriously distributed to all members of the class. These invitations asked them to meet at the north gate of the old school house. When the stated evening arrived, hayracks were found waiting, and when all the chiss had assembled, they were taken to the home of Helen Walker, four andl one-half miles northeast of town. The house was decorated suitable to the occasion, various Hollowe’en games were indulged in and fortunes were told. Delicious refreshments were served, consisting of pumpkin pie, doughnuts, sweet pickles, popcorn balls, and hot chocolate. Every one declared they had never had a more bewitching time. On February fourteenth a valentine party was held in the Eagles Hall. Different colored hearts were passed to the boys, and hearts corresponding to them were tacked on the wall. Each girl had to shoot at and hit a heart and find her companion for the evening. Great skill was shown by some of the girls. Evidently it was not their first attempt at shooting hearts. As some of the officers had fallen behind or dropped out of school, it became necessary to elect new officers. Accordingly a meeting was called on April the sixth, 91 1, and the following were elected: Ralph May .... . . . President William Smith .... . . Vice-President Louise Morris .... . . . Secretary Maude McCoid . . . . . . . T reasurer ElRey Wampler .... Orator Bernard Lynch .... Historian It must not be forgotten that at the beginning of the second semester Miss Perry took the place of Miss Denning as English instructor, who left to accept a position in the University of Illinois Preparatory School. '4