Clinton High School - Clintonia Yearbook (Clinton, IL)

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THE CLIO 1912 Hazel Rundle “Rundle” Happy I am, from care I am free, Why can’t they all be contented like me! Is sure there with the excess avoirdupois, equalled in magnitude only by her good nature. Has a laugh like the peal of a bell. She is a friend much in demand. Is very much of a cut-up, especially along about New Years. Extremely fond of fudge and chocolate. Say, she's some kid. believe me. Edward Jordan “Lop “Ed” Sees naught but the merry side of life, and contributes his share to the general store of mirth.” Baseball, 1911-’ 12. The only member of the class who can hang his overcoat on his ear. Champion sharp shooter of the paperwad brigade. Can stall off like a top. To look at him you would think that his hair was curly, but it’s not. Expects to some day own Brown and Browns' Dry Goods store. Au cut it out. Irene Fields “Jimmie” Blessings on him who first invented sleep. Class idol. Has pleasant dreams and doesn’t like to be disturbed. Holds the honor of having the best six o’clock dinner ever given. Possesses beautiful blonde haid, and an extensive knowledge of law. Member of the Zoology class, and is always on the lookout for Millers and sheep. 24

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THE CLIO 19 12 Bkali.au Bentley She is pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant to look on. Editor-in-Chief of the Clio. The most highly respected Editor-in-Chief of this, our Year Book. Is most good natured and always wears a winsome smile. Can dress to perfection. Has some color when blushing. ‘‘Gee. I haven’t studied a bit.” Louis Morin “Dutch” “Doc” ’ I'is great to have a giant’s strength.’’ Vice-President A. A., I9ii-’i2; Track Team, 1911; Captain, 1912; Football, 1910- 11. Has done more to boost athletics than any other student in the school. Is the most will-i ’g worker and handiest man on the Basketball floor. Has won honor for the school by winning a place on the All-State Football Team. Expects to kick canines in the ribs for a living. Honest now, he didn’t need a shave. “Aw. come on.” Glenna McDinney “Fritz” ‘‘Life is a jest and all things show it. I thought so once and now I know it.” Is some baseball player, and can ride horseback. Is the equal to Jim Jefferies on coming back. Can usually be seen walking around looking for daylight. Is good natured to a fault, and the most obliging member of the class. “Get us. Billy.” 23

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THE CLIO 1912 Luster Langdon Froggie” Get me twenty cunning cooks.” Football, 1911. Has the honor of being the only member of the class that has ever been abroad, his home being in Wapella, this world. His dainty form may be attributed to a dangerous experiment with the exhaust pump. His football career started and ended on the five yard line at the ball park. Startled the world by announcing that Addison wrote the twenty-third Psalm. Has the only curly hair in the class. know I deserved ninety and you needn’t say I didn't.” Myrtle Garwood “Myrt” “ Bright was her face with smiles. Real scarey, almost afraid of her own shadow. Keeps a sharp lookout for burglars, and has an electric light installed under her bed. Has a giggle like a washboard. Oh.' there’s a mouse!” Charles Sprague “Shucky” “Big Charlie” I giant born to conquer. Hello! That you Charlie? Well, you can bring me a quart of milk this morning, but I won’t need any this evening. Guardian of the Seniors. Is a very deep thinker, but will sometimes acknowledge that the teachers know more than he does. Has travelled extensively and loves to tell of the splendor of Mammouth Cave. Just what formula would you use there. Miss Abbott?“ 25