Clinton High School - Clintonia Yearbook (Clinton, IL)

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WEBSTER, RALPH ( Web”) “A proper man, n most lovely gentlemanlike man. Football. '14, ’15. Basketball. '1(1. '17 (Capt.). Track. '15, '10. '17. Central Til. All-Star Football Team, '15. Central 111. All-Star Basketball Team, '17. WILLIAMS, GENEVIEVE (“Gene”) “If ladies be but young and fair, they have the gift to know It.” Class Poet. Arena Club. '14. '1(1. Per Deutsche Verein, '16. Debate, '16. '17. Senior Play. WRIGHT. HILDA JEANETTE ( Hildie Jane”) “A smooth and steadfast mind. Senior Chorus. CLASS DAY PROGRAM WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAY 30—8:00 High School Auditorium Piano Solo—Nocturne, F. d’Orso .... .....................Berle Jenkins Salutatory........................Alice Cheek Original Story (Written by Blanche Armstrong) ............Merle Morse Violin Solo—(a) La Serenata—Braga (b) Hungarian Dance—Grahms .......................Lyle Fisher Prophecy......Clara Hoyt, Clay Campbell Poem.................Genevieve Williams Will.....James Elward, Freeman Skinner Mixed Chorus—Merry June; Vincent. Senior Charge...................Lorrain Foster Junior Response.................Wilfred Brown Girl Chorus. .“When Twilight Weaves”— Beethoven. Class History............Keryl McKinney Vocal Solo—(a) “A Song of Spring”— Neidlinger; (b) Poor Butterfly” Hubbell................Mary Pearl Reading—“The Slow Race”. .Ruth Murray Violin Solo (a) “The Swan”—Saint Saens; (b) “Gavotte”—Zwolke. . ....................Alonzo Thorpe Presentation Speech.......Clay Campbell Valedictory.................Mabel Hull SALUTATORY (Alice Cheek) We, the class of 1917, bid you welcome. Today is the last time that we as a class shall appear before you. Today you may see what use we have been making of the opportunities given to us by the Board of Education, our teachers and friends. For four years we have been here preparing our minds for the conflict to come. This is the age of Preparedness. Abraham Lincoln said, “I will study and get ready and perhaps my chance will come.” Abraham Lincoln had a hard time preparing himself but he did it and when his chance came he was ready for it. Our opportunity is of no use unless the man is big enough to take care of it. Man is body, mind, and soul. These parts must be developed. You have given us that opportunity. The chief aim of school is to develop the mind. In our intercourse with our fellow students the sharp corners are worn off. We learn the important lesson of living in peace with our fellow men. Our bodies are developed hv our games. High school is the true test of character which is character building. Young people are the harshest critics and they condemn no one more quickly than themselves. Caste distinctions there are bound to be but these are founded on nothing but the true worth of the individual. Continued on page 35) PAGE THIRTEEN

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SWEENEY, CATHERINE E. “So deep in luve am I.” Girls Glee Club, ’14, '15, '10, '17. Arena Club, ’14. THORPE, ALONZO VALEDE “It isn’t n man, it’s a Polar bear.” Football, ’10. Rebate. ’17. Orchestra, ’17. Senior Play. Senior Thorns. THORPE, ESTHER BEATRICE (“Esto”) “Her voire was ever low.’’ Latin Club, 10. Senior Chorus. TROWBRIDGE. GRACE LEONE “Fall well she sang the service 11 vine.” Kenney H. S. 3 years Mid-Year Concert, ’17. Orchestra. ’17. Senior Play. Senior (’horns. WALKER. LAURA R. (“Dutch;’ “Susan”) In company she conhl talk and laugh.” (•iris Glee Club, ’17. Arena Club. ’14. Her Deutsche Vereln, ’lb. Senior Chorus. WALKER. SARAH ‘F. (“Sallie”) Happy, happy little country girl.” Girls Glee Club, ’17. Arena Club, ’14. Her Deutsche Vereln, ’ll). Senior Chorus. PAGE TWELVE

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CLASS HISTORY (By J. Keryl McKinney) The efficiency of a nation depends upon the efficiency of the individual units of which it is composed. Civilization and advancement in every field of knowledge have been due entirely to the inherent function and development ot that predominant part of man which is known as mind, which leads to the success of every individual or body of individuals. Today is Class Day, and the time when the achievements of our Old C. H. S. Class of 1917 will be written upon the pages of the past. We, together, have been sailing our ship upon the stream of Schooldom. In some places it has been a treacherous stream. Our motto, “Never Unprepared, has ever been our aim. And as the rudder is to the ship what the tail is to the kite, we built our ship upon a firm and solid rudder. The accurate workmanship on this rudder was that of our worthy and efficient superintendent, Mr. Edmunds. He has ever held before us the importance of efficiency. And as a class, and as individuals, we will ever honor him for it. We have been fortunate in having the high type and efficient teachers that we have had; they have untiringly and successfully endeavored to help us keep our sails set to the winds that would keep us always sailing up stream. September 1913, some would say an unlucky date, we filed over the pier and took possession of our cabins in our Freshman ship and set sail. Of course we were proud; we were to be students in our Clinton high school. Having safely reached our destination, we came forth from all quarters of our ship 85 strong. At the sight of such a crew, the Upper Classmen remained quite docile, for they had never before beheld such a spectacle, and they were so completely overcome that they remained quite dignified in our presence. After becoming somewhat initiated into the mysteries of what it meant to become a Freshman, by one, Mr. J. D. Knight, who was then principal, we again entered our ship and journeyed on. As we looked at the final goal, afar off, and fondly imagined ourselves sitting in the Seniors’ places, our future lay before us. It was ours to make that final goal and point of triumph what we wished it. Our Freshmen journey was completed without any calamity or specially important events. In entering upon the work of our Sophomore year we found that Mr. Blohm had replaced Mr. Knight as principal. We proceeded on this voyage with nothing of unusual interest or of great importance to draw our minds from the usual grind of the schoolroom. During our Junior and Senior years we have been fortunate in Being under the fatherly care of Mr. Walters, for he has unceasingly endeavored to instill within us a spirit for the highest and best. This voyage has been one of compara- tively smooth sailing, with the exception of a few little gales, which caused us no little anxiety. At one time the wind blew and blew and blew, and beat against our class colors until they were laid low, yea. to the ground, and so beaten that they have not been resurrected even to this day. The social occasions throughout have added much diversion to the tasks and the problems of our class. Friends have realized that “All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy,” so endeavored to add to our joytilities. The weiner roasts, picnics, and parties are all memorable events. We were delightfully entertained March 4, 1916, by Miss Ruby Spencer in the high school. A “Dickens” party. We were asked to come representing the “Dickens” characters. Of course we had a “Dickens” time in our career. We well remember the party held at the high school October 31, 1916. When we arrived the old quarters did not appear as of old; they presented the appearance of an old haunted field in Hobgoblin Hollow; corn stalks, pumpkins, Jack o’lant-erns greeted us. The witch cat wore its mystic ring and the black bat spread its gruesome wing; hobgoblins weirdly chanted and sang, on that Hallowe’en. In the spring of 1916 the class decided to get class pins and rings instead of waiting until the Senior year. And, Oh My! what a task; samples galore from which to select. At last, those securing them landed their affections, and the purchase was made. Our athletics are worthy of special mention. Under the coachmanship of Mr. Richards and Mr. Spruitt a very high standard was reached. Such a state of perfection that Ralph Webster was selected on the All Star team of the district basketball tournament held at Bloomington. February 23-24, 1917. Also Lyle Fischer, Edward Saveley, and Jerome Jordon were selected on the second team. The largest per cent of all athletic teams this year have been Seniors. Seven received “C’s” for basketball; six for football; five have been on the baseball team, and the relay team was made up entirely of Seniors. We also have furnished a piano gymnast—Mabel Hull being our pianist during the four years. We have also been complimented by having members of our class chosen among the winners in the debate tryouts. This year the two debate teams were composed entirely of Seniors. Genevieve Williams. Lorrain Foster, and Brian Burt being the affirmative team. Mabel Hull. Alonzo Thorpe, and Freeman Skinner the Negative team. After duly considering the stage ability of our class, it was decided that there were members who possessed rare ability as dramatic artists, and it was decided to present a class play. The event occurred April 27. and was repeated the following night. It was so well received that $100 was added to our treasury. A part of this sum will be used as a Class Memorial. The title (Continued on page 35) PAGE FOURTEEN