Clinton High School - Clintonia Yearbook (Clinton, IL)

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Q THE CLIO 1912 OFFICERS George Ai.len............... Russel Spain hour .... Edna Burke . . , Edna Mathews................ COLORS Purple and Gold President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer BEHOLD the change of time. 1 liree years ago a class of green and verdant Freshmen entered high school eighty-seven strong. We started on the straight and narrow path under the careful directions of Prof. Browning. Nothing of importance happened during our Freshman year, and when our Sophomore year opened we found that our number had decreased considerably. Mr. Robbins was our next principal, and we always did as he liked when he asked us kindly. On the afternoon of May 29, our class held a picnic at Weldon Springs. It was enjoyed by all, due to the fact that it was the first social gathering of the class. On returning, our wagon broke down and most of us had to walk home. It was then 33

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THE CLIO 19 Editorial Staff Buei.ah B. Bextly Frank Kraft William Smith Milton Miller Ruby Ross Hazel Rundle Cecil Hull Lucile Elward . Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Personal Editor Athletic Editor Literary Editor . Roast Editor Art Editor Assistant Art Editor 32

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THE CLIO 1912 that we elected officers and organized our class. The next morning purple and gold could be seen floating about in the air. Of course this aroused suspicion, and the Junior and Senior colors could be seen on the tops of the highest buildings. The Senior colors were burned down by the Sophomores, and, as a result, we were called before the School Hoard. On Mr. Robbins’ kind request, we disorganized for the remainder of that year. Along athletic lines we have developed rapidly and have set the pace for all classes to come. In our Sophomore year we won the track championship and, as Juniors, claimed more men on the football team than any other class. Those who shone especially were George Allen, Clyde Allwood, Thorton Howard, Beach Hinch-cliff, John Pearl, and Thomas Brooks. We also have several good men on the basketball team. In track athletics we are especially strong, with such men as Brooks, Pearl, Allen, and Spainhour. Now we sit as dignified Junior and although our class is not so large, it is far more beautiful and many times more brilliant. One of the boys especially has stepped out into society, and is now trying to decide between a Post-gradutae and a Junior. Surely w-e hope that he will not desert his class. On October 30, w-e gathered at the home of Clement Jordan in VVapella. The chief amusement of the evening was telling fortunes. Miss Cline, Miss Abbott, and M iss McIntyre were sure they would recognize their husbands to be if they once met them. Mr. Nichols was told he would be a bachelor, but he is sure they made a mistake. Refreshments were served and we returned on the nine-fifty car, rejoicing in the good times we had had. Again on November 27, the boys entertained the girls at a masquerade at the home of Harold Lovenguth. The class colors were carried out in everything, and each one seemed to have a good time. We departed at a late hour, wishing for many more such times. We now number only thirty-nine and, although our class is small, we expect to leave as good a record as has ever been left by any in previous years. And long after our heads are gray we will hold a place dear in our hearts for old C. H. S. 34 Hazel James. ’13.