Clinton High School - Clintonia Yearbook (Clinton, IL)

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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

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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 May the eleventh, the Junior class held a meeting to decide whether to give a banquet or reception to the Seniors. A reception was decided upon. Committees were appointed for hall, entertainment, and refreshments. The reception was held on the evening of May thirty-first in the Eagles Hall. The hall was decorated in dark blue and white, the Senior colors. The progressive game “Senior” was played. Music and High School songs were enjoyed by all those present. An excellent three course luncheon was served by the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church. The class enjoyed themselves at a picnic at Weldon Springs, June first. A great deal of amusement was furnished by an “auto” driven by Frank Kraft and Bernard Lynch. All went well until supper, when a storm came up and the boys missed their supper because they were compelled to hunt for the front part of their “auto,” which they had unhitched on arriving at the Springs. The last year for the class of 1912 began September sixth; more missing and also changes in the Faculty. Mr. Wilson, the former manual training teacher, occupied the principal’s chair. Miss Abbott bad assumed the duties of the science instructor, Miss Nichol occupied the place vacated by Miss Rohrer, who has quit the life of a school teacher forever to join the “newly weds” with her “Fisherman,” Mr. Nichols had taken the place formerly occupied by Mr. Wilson, Miss Oliver assumed the position vacated by Miss Crum, and Miss Leonard had taken possession of the English department. On the evening of October the tenth, the Senior class met on the west side of the square at seven o’clock. They were then taken to the home of Louise Morris, west of Clinton. Here a large bonfire had been prepared and was awaiting them. Everyone was supplied with a long pointed stick with which to roast marshmallows and wienies. When all the eatables had been consumed, everyone went to the house where they had the pleasure of being entertained by the Faculty. Miss Mclntire’s selection on the piano caused much applause. Also her splendid readings from Brave Lochinvar, imitating various characters. Miss Abbott’s instrumental selection, accompanied by a short reading, “Jonah and the Whale,” caused much laughter. On the way home, as the wagon was rather heavily loaded, it broke down and the “light weights,” Louis Morin and Mr. Nichols, were obliged to foot it to town. Mr. Nichols set a fine example to the boys, not altogether to be imitated. He gave evidence of his athletic ability by jumping fences and taking corn which he afterwards showered upon the occupants of the wagon. November twenty-third, the Senior class was entertained at the home of Lester Langdon in Wapella. About nine o’clock, Mrs. Langdon served one of her ne’er to be forgotten suppers. It was the opinion of the class that the reputation of Lester for entertaining was by no means diminished. 15 Irene Fields. ’12.