Clinton High School - Clintonia Yearbook (Clinton, IL)

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THE CLIO 1912 Frank Kraft “Krafty” He is not only witty himself, but the cause of wit in others.” Business Manager Clio; Manager Track Team, I9ii-’i2; Baseball, igog-’io; Captain, 1911-’l2. Is a most popular student with the teachers (ladies in general). Is especially devoted to science, and very sensitive to cold weather. Likes the east end of town, and can write like a typewriter. The brainiest member of the class, and our salvation in financial affairs. Wears a clean colar daily. Fellows, let’s have something doing.” Cecil Hull “Tete” “Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eye. Art Editor Clio; Official Pianoist, 1911-’12. Has the reputation of receiving more offers as a model than any other member in the school. Doesn’t care for diamonds. Is a royal entertainer and is afraid of snakes. “Say, I wish you’d quit.” Milton Miller “Milt” “Bish” Me thinks my skull is softening.” Football, 1911 ; Basketball, ign-’i2; Athletic Editor Clio. Has a smile that won’t come off. Can’t recite without first having his playthings. Slow, but steady. White man’s hope with his toe. Loves to serenade the teachers while holding sewing circles. Don't tell anybody.” 17

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E CLIO 1912 Ralph May “Mauriss” “Raz.” “Another pill mixed to make our lives short.'1 President Senior Class, Football, 1908; Treasurer Athletic Association, igio-’i i-’i2. Has a jump contracted from Sheb. Has a haw!! haw!! laugh and is some staller. Sells ’em cheap and mixes in on all good times. A favorite of the ladies. “Fat vill id be for you?” Ruth Hughes Rufus” Utterly indifferent to everything, save her oxen repose.” Can deliver an address that would put Champ Clark to shame, such as “The Roy Stood On 'Fhe Burning Deck,” and “The Village Blacksmith.” Can hitch up a horse in fifteen minutes. Likes the “Star” better than the “Gem.” Has a fire in the grate four night out of the week. Don’t put those gloves on my feet. George.” Walker Thorpe “Thorpe” Oh! would that I were a man!” H as the reputation of arriving at school later than anyone else. Can track down burgulars like a bloodhound. Firm believer in hard roads and the original owner of “Maude.” 16

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THE CLIO 19 12 Verneal McKee “Mac” “Vanilla” A winning miss with charming features.” It’s some kid, and is sure some proud of her Foot. Has ridden in a taxi and desires that everyone know it. Makes the most delightful fudges every Sunday night, enough to Koehler. Likes parties, especially the trimmings. Always ready for a good time, providing it does not interfere with her studying. Loves German and just dotes on John Ruski i. You just ought to see her dance, and jus: think she’s going on the vaudeville stage. ‘‘Oh! I’ll tell Mantle.” William Smith Bill” ‘‘In him we found a man more worthier than he seemed.” Vice-President Class; Manager Basketball, 1911; Manager Football, 1910; Captain, 1911 ; Captain Basketball, 1912; Baseball, 1911 ; Manager, 1912; Track Team, 1911-12; President Athletic Association. Our pride and hope in athletics. During his career in high school, has done more in athletics than any other since the days of Charles Radamacher. Is the silent partner of the famous “Smith Twins.” Has a voice finished on the edges and sand papered on the corners. Is inclined toward the gentle sex, and has the distinction of being the only member of the Senior class ever shadowed by a detective. He, gaining this distinction by being followed by a sheriff’s son during his visits in Decatur. Say, did you hear about that? Ruth Large Largie” ‘‘Then talk, ye Gods how she would talk.” Her hair resembles these beautiful locks of fair Ophelia. She is captain of the paper wad brigade, and can throw more paper wads in a minute than a cannon could shoot in an hour. Likes the Woods just north of her house. Can usually be seen chewing gum. ‘‘Note Air. Wilson, I wasn’t sassing you.” 18