Clinton High School - Clintonia Yearbook (Clinton, IL)

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vr HE CLIO 1912 Helen Walker “Her modest looks a cottage might adorn.” Is the most composed member of the class. Is required to speak through a megaphone when reciting. Is a great lover of fresh air and sunshine. 'll on Id that there were more like her.” ElRey Wampler “Fat “Celery” ”11 ise in his own conceit.” Class Orator; Debate Team, I9ii-’i2. Class infant. Has a very happy girlish laugh and fetching dimples. Is there on the debates and a lion among the ladies who really think he is sane. Is some grind and makes the best grades in the class. “This medal was presented to me by myself as a token of my esteem.” Lucile Elward “Lucy” “She is very backward about coming forward. Is a very quiet little girl, except when pulling off a stunt with Myrtle. Draws like a Gibson and shuffles her feet like a Xoone Brown. Very good at giving three cent lectures. “I’ll not do it.” 19

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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

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THE CLIO 1912 Maude McCoid “Mac” Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low', an excellent thing in woman.” A great admirer of Virgil, and has well Kempt hair. Smoothest talking little wren in the class. Favorite pastime in filling the coat of the bov in front of her with gum. Sees the serious side of things whenever the ocassion arises. Never talks back to the teachers. Likes “Kiss Me” better than “Old Black T »» Joe. ‘‘Believe me, I'm going to do it or die.” Lizzie Spencer “Eli .ebate” “She speaks, behaves, and acts just as she ought. She is the only original heroine of a book, she being the devout companion of Rheinhart. Has a smooth velvety complexion which has never been equaled. A little inclined towards the ancient manners and customs. Never turns a weary and hungry traveller from her door. “I don’t see that. Hazel Mills “Milky” “For she is the modest kind whose natures vary. Serene, quiet, and composed. Constitutes one of the peaceful members of the class. Boils cabbage every day, except Monday. Has a laugh that resembles the rippling of fourteen barrel staves. “H hat do you want me to tell her, Leon?” 20