Eau Claire High School - Beaver Tales Yearbook (Eau Claire, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1925 volume:

mT” v„.jrj::s ---r---- iliarium mtb llHiitc Foreword We the Senior Class of Eau Claire High School present this volume of Ma- roon and White as a parting contribution to our beloved school. We have strived to include in this hook all of those fea- tures which time and custom demand in a book of this kind. When years have crept by and youth has faded into maturity we hope that this book will serve as a pleasant re- minder of those associations and friend- ships which have been so dear to us dur- ing our stay at Eau ( laire High. page one iHaromt ani� HHiitr Contents Maroon and White Foreword - - - 4 Dedication Board of Education Faculty Classes Calendar Short Story Senior Snapshots Class Vision Valedictory Alumni Class Will Salutatory Who’s Who Hori scope Lincoln Essay Activities Athletics Jokes - Advertisements i ’age 1 3 5 7 23 - 27 29 32 36 37 38 40 - 41 43 45 56 66 page two Dedication Because of Lis untiring efforts as konored principal, faitkful coack, class ckaperon, and true friend; we tke class of '25, respectfully dedicate tkis vol- ume of Maroon and Wkite, to Mr. Howard C. Walter. 1 iHariuut mti� llUtitr School Board . L. YOUNG Secretary L. A vv INTER Trustee J. BURNS Treasurer H. H. HOGUE President S. M. MERRITT Trustee page three JJStarmin aitb lUhitr Eau C laire High School, proud of thy name are we! Happiest school in Michigan, thus must it ever he! Fanned by the northern breezes, warmed by the sunlight’s ray’s, O sing forever for Eau Claire High, the pride of all our days. When the many schools of Michigan catch the King of Learning's call. And they all stand up to answer, Eau Claire High will lead them all; So when you would pay some honor to the greatest school you know. Give three cheers for Eau Claire High School, where the Michigan breezes blow! page four Jttaroon artb HUiitr page five iHnriwn mtb HUhitr - c i HOWARD WALTER MRS LYBR(X K MISS WHALEN Rl’SSFLL BLOOM MISS ANDREWS HARRY TAFT MRS. MICHAEL MRS. HEM INC WAY IMKO MX ——iHarnnu anil HUiitr page seven iifariuut mth HUlute v_ ' W IN FIK LI) IIA ST IN GS “ Spare moments arc the «old dust of time.” Secretary '24 Ass’t Ed. of The Eclipse ” ’24 Oratorical Contest '24 Junior Play '2.1, ’24 Senior Play '23. 25 Vice President 25 Basket Hall Reserves '25 Ed.-in-Chief of Maroon and White ’25 Minstrel Show '25 LISSABEI. HOI.EE 7 Care adds a nail to our coffin, while every grin draws one out.” Pals ” Literary .Society '22 (iirPs Glee Club '24 Junior Play 24 Exchange Ed. of “ The Eclipse ” '24 Library Staff '25 Ass’t Ed. of Maroon and White '25 Senior Play ’25 ALVIN LA PLANT ” Abilit is a poor man’s wealth. Declamatory Sub-District Contest '23 Transportation Mgr. A. A. ’23 Treasurer A. A. '23 Editor of ‘‘The Eclipse ” '24 Oratorical Sub-District Contest '24 Junior Play ’22. '23, '24 President f24 ’.’5 Business Mgr. Maroon and White ” ’25 President A. A. ’25 Basket Hall Reserves '23. '24 Basket Hall Varsity ’25 Baseball '.’4 Minstrel Show '25 page eight iHarcum mtb K1KTH FREEMAN ' A light heart lives long.” • Neo Literary Society 22 Junior Play '25 Baseball '24 Senior Play 25 LUCY KIRK •• The heart has reasons that reason does not understand. Library Stall 23, '24 •• Neo Literary Society 2- (iirl’s Basket Ball '22. '23. 24 Agent � f Supply Dept. 24. 25 (lirl's Cilee Club 24 Office (iirl 25 .... . ,,c Class Roster Ed. of Maroon and White - Senior Play '25 ( ASMEK ( LOSSHR •• A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.” Basket Ball Reserves 22. '23. ’24 Basket Ball Varsity 25 Senior Play ’25 Minstrel Show ’25 page nine iftartunt anb IHhitr 9 CHARLES IH'KXS “ (lood nature is the sign of a large and generous character.’ Pals ” Literary Society ’22 Hasket Hall Reserves ‘22 Basket Hall Varsity 23, 24, ’25 Baseball '24 Library Staff ’24 CLARA SOX'A Reserve is the truest expression of respect toward those who are its objects.” Pals ” Literary Society '22 Cirl’s Hasket Hall '22. '23, ’24 Cirl’s (Ilee Club '24 Exchange Ed. of Maroon and White ’25 CHARLES DILLON Creat oaks from little acorns grow.” Hasket Hall Reserves ‘22, ’23 Basket Hall X'arsity 24, '25 Junior Play ’24 Minstrel Show ’25 Senior Play ’25 page ten iUarium ani� lUliitr KENNETH (.REV •• Honesty is the 1 st policy.” Treasurer ’23, '24, 25 Junior Play ’24 _ „ ... Ass't DistrihutiiiR Ed. “The Eclipse -4 Library Staff ’23, ’24 . Ass’t Bus. Mgr. of Maroon ami N lute -5 VIVA SHELL Smile and the world smiles with you. •• Nco ” Literary Society: ’22 Secretary '22 President ’23 Junior Play 24 Girl’s Glee Club ’24 Library Staff 24 Calendar of Maroon and hite ’25 ARDEN BRENNER • It is in learning music that many youth- ful hearts learn to love. Band. Niles H. S. 22. 23. ’24 Minstrel Show ‘25 Orchestra 25 Literary Ed. Maroon and hite 25 page eleven iBartum mtb lllhitr i v ROMA HI BBARD Good cheer is no hindrance to a good life. ’ Treasurer '22 Girl's Basket Ball ’23, 24 I unior Play '24 News Ed, of The Eclipse ’24 Girl's Glee Club 24. '25 Treasurer A A 24. '25 Snapshot Ed. of Maroon and White '25 Senior Play '25 Salutatorian '25 KI SSEL Till’MM Look for the woman in the case.” Basket Ball Reserves '22. 23, 24 Vice President '22 Athletic Ed. of The Eclipse '24 Athletic Ed. of Maroon and White '25 Senior Play '25 Minstrel Show 25 F LOR ENCE McCOMBEK Grace is to the body what good sense is to the mind. ’ Secretary A. A. ‘23, 24 Senior Play 23. 25 Junior Play 24 Girl’s Basket Ball '23, '24 Secretary 25 Joke Ed. of Maroon and White 25 Girl’s Glee Club 24, 25 page twelve Jftaromt nub Jfllute HELEN RICHARDS What sweet delight a quiet life affords.” Neo ” Literary Society '22 1 unior Flay '22, '24 Vice President ’24 Ass’t Hus. Mgr. of The Eclipse ” '24 Girl’s Glee Club ’24, '25 Senior Flay 25 JOE MOSHER “ Never judge a work of art by its defects. Fals ” Literary Society '22 Joke Ed. of The Eclipse ” '24 Junior Flay '24 Transportation Mgr. A. A. '24. '25 Art Ed. of Maroon and White ’25 ROSE niNAETZ “ I have no secret of success but hard work.” Fals ” Literary Society '22 Girl’s Glee Club ’24, '25 funior Play 24 Distributing Ed. “The Eclipse” ’24 Calendar of Maroon and White '25 Valedictorian '25 page thirteen ittarnon anb lUhiti' Senior Class Poem In early September of nineteen twenty-one Thirty eight Freshies, so green and so shy. Slowly climbed three flights of stairs To the assembly of the Eau Claire High. A meeting, for election, was called very soon Don McCoy became president of the class; And Viva, the secretary’s work had begun W hile Roma was given the care of the cash. For our colors we chose the Elue and the Gold; This finished the business on hand. At picnics, parties, and weenie roasts The fun that we had was grand. Miss Voight taught our Latin and English, We chose her for Chaperone too; In sunshine or rain she was always the same And proved herself ever so true. As Sophomores we numbered twenty-six, (The past year had wrought quite a change) The chaperone and class colors still suiting. We still kept them all the same. I was dreadful to chose a class president. For that we elected Viva Shell; Xatalie Preston we put in as secretary; Kenneth did the treasurer’s work verv well. Now we had come to he Juniors With plenty of trials and work. Alvin I .aPlant presided as class president In his duties he never did shirk. Winfield now kept the clerks book. )ur cash went to Kenneth so gay, Mrs. Gilmore was selected as our chaperon; ()ur colors were Old Rose and Grew e published I he Eclipse” each month (That was voted in the fall); Hir play. “ 1 he Early Bird. a success. Was a great surprise to all. But to thee dear noble Seniors Our praises now ascend; For all too soon the days are ending hich we together spend. page fourteen iWarmut aub lUliitr hot • years have passed, dear classmates. So g ?nial and so gay; We will carry many impressions That will not pass away. We hope there are those among us Whose names, in years to come. Will Shine on the pages of history For deeds so nobly done. We have had many pleasant pastimes. Advised in Mr. Walter's wav. And our motto is “ Sunrise not Sunset ” Our colors Old Rose and Steel Grey. First comes Alvin I.al’lant. our president. We've found him kind and true; Then comes Winfield, our vice-president, Did you ever see “ Winnie ” blue? We are sure Florence Mc( hither, our clerk. Great heights will some day reach; And Kenneth, our treasurer, so timid. Is going to prepare to teach. There's Casmer. “ Chuck ” Hunts, and Charles Dill At basket-ball always play fair. When opponents try pulling off stunts They find that our ltoys are all there. ' Tis very well known that Rose and Clara S| end many hours in meditation. Their problems of mathematics quickly solve By carefully done calculation. Of Lucy and Keith we surely must speak. So quiet are they all the day. That no one is ever much troubled By what they may have to say. Ardon Brenner’s delight is the sorting news He reads as much as he can. Russell Thumm feels more at home however Acting as a lady’s man. Much different. tho with our modest Joe Who is our artist handy. He’s ever ready with wit so quick And proves himself quite manlv. (Continued on page 84) page fifteen iHaroon mtb lUIiitr Class Officers FRESHMAN. ’21 -’22 President ..... Vice President Secretary...... Treasurer...... Class Chaperon Donald McCoy Frank Hrule .Viva Shell Roma Hi bbard Miss Omkoa Voigt President ..... I ice President Secretary...... Treasurer ..... Class Chaperon S )PHOM( )RE. '22-’23 .....................Viva Shell ....................Russel Thumm .....................Natalie Preston .....................Kenneth Gray ....................Miss Omeda Voigt JUNIOR. '23-’24 President .......... I 'ice President ... Secretary-Treasurer Class Chaperon_____ Alvin I„aPlant Helen Richards Kenneth Gray Mrs. 11. G. Gill.more SUNK )R. '24-'25 President ..... Pice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Class Chaperon Alvin LaPlant Winfield Hastings Florence McCom ber Kenneth Gray Mr. 11. C. Walter CLASS FLOWER Pink carnation CLASS COLORS—Old Rose and Steel Gray CLASS MOTTO—Sunrise not Sunset page sixteen illaromt mtb llHiitc page seventeen 'iHaromt mu HHiitc— Second Row: rop R°w:-M. Staley, P. Birkholm, I. Tcichman, F. Shell. B. Richards -Michael, K. Jesswem, M. vnans. B. Beaso i. Miss Whalen (Sponsor). L. M. Sharpe, B. Michael, J. Brule, H. Hudson Bottom Row: R. Laherdy. K. Bowman, (I. Bowers. V. Kerstter. R. Tidey Peachey. Junior Class History X I HE year of 1922, twenty-six happy-go-lucky lx ys and girls start- ed on a tour through Education Land. W e divided our journey into four parts and planned to travel for nine months and then take three months to rest and prepare for the next journey. We expect to finish our last tour in May 1926. In September. 1( 22 we got our group together and started out. We found the path to lx? very difficult without a guide so we chose Mary Abbs and Miss Hewitt as our advisers. Our journey was more pleasant then, but it was hard work trying to carry one subject and drag three. Our nine months of enjoyable experiences and good times soon rolled by and we were all anxious for a vacation. We ended our trip by enjoying a picnic with the rest of the members in Education Land. We sjx nt our vacation with Mr. Qualified Sophomore. (COntinued on page 82) page eighteen ittarium attb plhitr' Top Row: H. Garrison, K. Mitchell, Mr. Taft (sponsor). R StrausburK. R. Stines Second Row: A. Tinkham, R. Lam son, M. Rosenburg, K. Parrish, A. Hastings, K. Hosbein, E. Whalen, M. McComber, ( Knefely Bottom Row:—C. O’Conner, W. Krone, A. Schram Sophomore Class History HAT A wonderful blessing memory is to us! 1 can safely say that all possess it more or less. As I sit and gaze dreamingly, through the windows of the past, my memory collects all the pleasant incidents and happiest days of my life. They all come crowding in as if it all occurred within a few days; hut it was two years ago. How well 1 rememl ered two years ago when 1 tried to look into the future. How gloomy it looked, and how I thought it would he. “all work and no play.” The future of two years ago. is now the past. These have been the most eventful years of our young life. The honor is not entirely due to the teacher, as we are a brilliant, jolly class, ready to absorb, like a sponge, all the wisdom that falls from the lips of our instructors. I'll admit that we have found hard, immovable objects in our educational path, but we managed to remove them. In the meantime, we did not neglect our social gatherings. Besides a sleigh ride, a hard time, and a number of other successful parties, we found great amuse- ment in initiating our under classmates. W e have chosen our last year's flower and colors which are the “ white rose ” and “ green and white. ' Our class consists of eighteen ambitious .and unfailing classmates. Our group of well chosen officers are: Ross Stines. President; Arlene Hastings, Vice President; Alma Tinkham. Secretary; and Eugene Mitchell. Treasurer. You may Ik sure that they are living up to their offices. As our class chaperon, we chose Mr. Taft, who is doing his utmost to help us. I'm again trying to penetrate the future, and it does not look to me now. as it did two years ago. I'm now declaring that the class of 1927. when it reaches its goal, shall stand out prominently beneath Maroon and White. M a m i e Rosen berg Dagc twenty -iUariuut aitb lUliitr page twenty-one iiiarnuu aitb )lllntc Top Row:—F. Murphy, M. Murphy, G. Hudson, V. Daisy, G. Smith. L. Wecklcr, Mr Bloom (sponsor). , M. (Mark, J. Enright, II. Hastings, Peachey, A. Teichman, A. Tabor Second Row: M. McComber, M. Seel M. F.rtman. 1). Reive, C. Freeman, I. Putcrbaugh, B. Dillon. M. Donlin, L. Michael, M. Ferry Bottom Row: N. Michael. M. I idey. B. Mitchell, M. Duneatz, E. Lahenly, M. Trowhridae, T. Fasten, P. Kesterke. M. Steiskal Class of 28 Tradition says of the Freshman Class. That they are backward, and green as grass. So in writing our history I’ll try to l� e Just what the whole world is expecting of me. I’ll try to act just as they think that I do. And write our class history backward too, I hey all tell us that we are Sophomores to-day, We ask. “ how could that l e? ” And then. “ Can we stay? ” My goodness, if standings are what brought us here. We’ll stay here forever for that’s what I fear; For can a “1) ” help us get very far? Does “ I) stand for dumb? Is that what we are? I here stands some freshmen, so merry and gay, I really did hear they passed on an “ A And there stand a few others, no names come to me. Hut 1 see here no faces that passed on a “ I) Away with the fancies that Freshmen are dumb! Remember the party we gave the Sophomore Class, They say ’twas a sleigh ride; but was it? Alas! Yet they say ’twas exacted from a Freshman Class. Hut let them laugh on. for no crumbs you will find, '1 hey hel] ed eat our luncheon, enjoyed our games, And who ate the most? I’ll mention no names. (Continued on page 82) page twenty-tw'o =rfittaruon attb JlHiitr Calendar SEPTEMBER 2. School again. Are you glad? Well! I'll say so. ? ? 3. “ Prof. Porky ” has a promise to have his mouth tajx-d unless he keeps it open onlv when called upon. 4. First Senior Class meeting. They certainly are getting down to business. 5. We found out that Miss Whalen’s favorite expression is “Great Caesar’s Ghost.” 8. “ Honor system ” established. 9. First fire drill and Athletic meeting of season. Good combination. hat say ? 10. Miss Whalen’s hanging fern is hard on Mr. Walter’s head! 12. Junior and Sophomore Class meetings. Assembly enjoyed a program Friday. “ Defense Day.” 15. Ardon Brenner added to senior hunch. What’s the matter, Niles.-' 16. Miss Whalen: What is the name of the great American race horse? Edna: “ Spark Plug.” First Parent-Teachers meeting. Pot-luck supper. 17. Great deal of walking around during the 7th period. Result: Winfield had to make a speech. Ahem! 18. Seniors elected class officers and ordered class rings. 19. School yard was cleaned by students. Result: school grounds look much better. Juniors entertained Seniors at the home of Eva Michael. O, the sweet patter of rain! Burton loses his Ford keys. 22. Boys are practicing for their Minstrel Show. Miss Whalen has lost her voice. If any one finds it please return it to the owner. 25. Mr. Walters: When gas is heated it expands. When it is cooled it does what? Bernice: It extracts. (Contracts) U. S. History and Chemistry test. Many good jokes found in the Chemistry pa] ers. Ask Mr. Walter. 26. Another fire drill. The ninth grade has formed a Better Speech Club. 29. Orchestra practice to-night. Oh. what fun! 30. Soils class have night session. OCTOBER 1. The Latin class was very much upset to-day. “ Porky’s ” garters missing? ? ? 10 cents collection? ?????? 2. Why all the vacant seats?—Hartford Fair. 3. Did vou bring your excuse? Ask Viva. 6. Beginning of National Picture Week. Study pictures this week. New club formed by English 11 and 12 called “ O, Henry C lub. 7. Miss Whalen is going to teach Juniors and Seniors how to write “notes”. I think we all know how. We have had plenty of experience. 9. Seniors elected annual staff. 13. “ Blue Monday ”. Nobody has his lessons. 14. Miss Whalen put on the blackboard, “Oh, Doctor” 3:40. Wonder what s the matter? page twenty-three 'JHarnmt ani) lllltitc- 16. 17. 20. 20. 22 24. 27. 29. Mr. Walter in L. S. History class. “Is there any wigs (Whigs) in the class.' Xu answer, hut much laughter. Miss Whalen is advertising Hon Ami In cleaning the finger marks from the white walls in the assemble. Minstrel Show is over. Proceeds 105 dollars. Did you get vour money’s worth? I did. nother Senior added to our list. (Clara Suva) The more the merrier. Minstrel show boys are given a banquet. Everybody is helping with the Thank Offering. This money is to secure some new reading hooks for the library. I he (). Henry reading dub gave their first program in honor of Cooper and Carlton. Mr. I aft m Botany Class: “Name some plants of which the flowers are used as food. C hristie F.: “ Cauliflower and Buckwheat flour. C hewing gum : ? Miss Whalen will bring you the waste paper basket Civics class gave a very interesting program in honor of Roosevelt. C,° „2° lhurs la-v an 1 Frjday. Oh. what a grand and glorious feeling' Mi s halen : “ hat is the opposite of hvperlx.le? Alvin : Low perinde ” Mrs. Hemingway in Civics class: “Find out what vour name is for to- morrow ? ? ? 4. 5. 7. 10. 11. 12. 12. 14. 17. 19. 24. 25. 26. 1. 3. 4. Joe M. said he was going to give a hook report on “ Kidnaping.” bv Wdon Brenner, (the cave man). I wonder whv? Ask |oe 1 he bens’ fruit judging team won first place in the’fruit judging contest in Benton Harbor. I hey were awarded a large banner. Are men more extravagant than women? The Am. Bit. class will tell I etc and Dud visited school to-dav. (must seem good to visit) Armistice Day. A good program was enjoyed by all. ('iris Basketball practice for the first time this year. A lot ot glassware was broken in the lab. W in field, in History class: Burr was exiled, and lived the rest of his life ” ferentlv Lhougli.6 U' S' Mis, r' Ass- The siris th. ..Kht ,lif- First snow scurrying through the air. 1’irst day of National Education Week. A fine lecture was given to the school by a man front India .Some ot the Seniors went to South Bend’ to have their pictures taken. A good I hanksgivmg program given. library °fferi'1K ,M)X °Pened- Contained $3.18 to buy new hooks for our A lx.x has lieen placed on the desk for the boys’ mirror fund. DECEMBER School again Why the vacant seats? Too much snow? or turkey’ 1 I arent-1 eachers Association meeting to-night. Seniors received their rings. What a joyous feeling. l-irst Basketball game of season with Benton Harbor. Oh' What a sick looking score tor Benton 1 lari,or. 3 to 22 in our favor. (Continued on page 73) patfe twenty-four —jHarcum anh lUhitr----- WIilj We Come to School Eva .................................To see Mr. Bloom Roma . . . .To keep Mutt away from the Freshman iris Viva .....................................To watch Bud Evangeline...............To write notes to Francis Chuck .............................. To play basketball Ardon ....................... To kid Freshman girls Thelma................. To spread “ Boyitis disease Russell.........................................To argue R. Tidey........................................To primp Hattie ............................. To he near Eldon Catherine....................To write notes to Chuck Marie S...............................To run Junior class Helen.....................................To chew gum Alvin.......To keep things a-going in the Senior class (oe..........................To brag about his dog Keith ........................................ To giggle Winfield.............................To talk to the girls Casmer....................................To read books Lucy.................................To help Mr. Taft I.issabel..........................To carry her portfolio Facultvj Crushes Eva ......................................... Mr. Bloom Lucy................................................. Mr. Walters All the boys............................. Miss Whalen Junior High....................... Miss Hemingway Sophomores ................................... Mr. Taft Famous Savings of Famous People Marie Sharpe............................. Good gracious! Paul Birkholm ...................................... Hey! Teacher! Lucy Kirk..................................... By cracky Miss Whalen ................Great Caesar's Ghosts! Martin Staley.................... Well. Good nite! Mr. Walters.................There ain’t no such animal page twenty-five ■ ---------------- ——jBaroim mb 3.11 hitr ------------ We Wonder Why Eva can’t get a fellow. What's the attraction at Mc( )mbers. Why Keith Freeman and Charles O’Connor don’t buy combs. Why Evangeline likes jazz. What’s the matter with our girl yell leader. Why Rose gets so many “ A’s.” Why Roma doesn’t grow. Why Jo doesn’t get a girl. by Florence doesn’t join the movies. Why Ardon is so bashful. W hy Mr. Bloom doesn’t go in the ring. W hv Russ Thumm hates the women. W hy Chuck doesn’t smoke. How fast Mr. Walter’s new Nash will go. W ho the “ friend ” of Kenny Gray is. W hat makes the Freshmen Girls so popular with the fellows. Why Mr. Bloom always stops at the Post Office. hy the girls Basket Ball team has so much success. Why everyone can't run this school. What that dark place is under Dasie’s nose. Those Things That Make Life Weary “ Where is your excuse? ” “ Put your gum in the basket.” “ We'll take seven pages in advance. It’s easy reading.” “ Why were you tardy ? ” “ Parties shall end at eight thirty.” Be prepared to write on this tomorrow.” “ Don’t loiter in the halls.” “ Test tomorrow.” “ This talking will have to stop.” Things That Naver Happen Florence and Roma not together at school. Burton flirting with the girls. Mabel McOmber not returning a wink. The Freshmen girls refusing to go riding at noon. Ardon getting all “ A’s.” Mr. Bloom smiling over a minute at a time. Miss Whalen in the wrong. Fat Freeman not with the third and fourth grade children. Charles O’Connor with a comb. Mildred McOmber being quiet. Bud and Mutt not willing to play. Russell Thumm without his Ford. Thelma not looking for some fellow. Mr. Walter seen with a woman. Fat Enright not wanting to borrow some money. page twenty-six JHarocnt attb 321hitr Wlien Courage Gives Out OOl) GOSH, Steve, ain’tcha gettin’ tired of sticking around this ‘ole’ farm? We’d oughta’ l e some ])lace where we ‘cud make ‘ lotsa ’ money, perhaps a hundred dollars. ’ W hatcha say we pack our clothes and start tomorrow nite right after supper, ‘huh ... ----.... “ Lord, Tim. how’d such an idea ever spring from that solid oak of yours? But no kidding. 1 think it's a ‘ bully ’ idea I'm game any ‘ ole ' day.” “ Well. then, it’s all set? ” asked Tim. “ It sure is. and, say, we’d ‘ oughta ’ have a little cash to start on. I got two- hits under the rug in my room and I know where ‘ Marm keeps her pocket book. “ Well, I’m not much when it comes to money, hut I got a dime, a penny with a hole in it. and a ‘ darn ’ good knife I could ‘ hock ; hut ’ heck , Ma keeps her money in her sock,” exclaimed 1 im. M “Gee, 1 can hardly wait, can you? Well good nite, see you tomorrow, said Steve, full to the brim with excitement. “ Good nite.” replied Tim. And each went on his way eager to meet the coming day. Steve Mathews and Tim McCarty were sons of John Mathews and I at McCarty living on adjoining farms. Tim and Steve had quit school that spring and each had promised to help his dad on the farm during the summer. They were about sixteen years old. Tim went right home, said very little, ate his supper hurriedly, and went to lied, and was soon fast asleep. ; ... “ Say Steve. ‘ ain’tcha ’ glad 1 thot of this idea, I betcha' we're goin to have lots of fun.” “ ‘hat do you say we park for the nite. What did you bring along for eats? 1 swiped a pie, and a cake, some cookies, and 1 got my jxickets full of dried apples.” said Steve. “ 1 got a sack full of donuts, a can of pickles, some potatoes, and some fried chicken left over from supper, that I ‘copped’ ‘ out a ' the pantry, while ma was in the parlor reading a magazine, waiting for the dish water to heat. I told her I was cornin’ over to your house. Ha! Ha! l uuiim UVCI Hi ytui nwuov. . “ Gee that’s a good one. I told my ma the same thing.” laughed Steve. “ I guess maybe we hadn’t better build no fire, cause somelxjdy might wo onder what we was up to,” said Tim. vc was uj) iut saiu ± mi. Say I just thought up a new idea.” whispered Steve. “ I bro t my gun along as we need some money. Let’s you and me hold up the next car wh.af comes along. 1 ain't sheared a bit. Come on, what do you say.' I m just achin for some adventure.” page twenty-seven iilaroim atth lllliitr “Good gosh.’’ asked Tim, “ Don'tcha ’ think that's a little too desperate? But if you say so, I’ll do it. I’ll show ya’ I ain’t no sissy what wears wrist watches, and goggles anil powders.” So patiently, they sat waiting for a faint sound, which might he some ap- proaching car. The iotiger they waited, the shakier they got. “Say Steve, dontcha’ think we’d better wait ’til tomorrow nite? I'm gettin’ terrible sleepy, stammered Tim. “ Aw. shucks, you ain’t gettin' skeared, are you? ” “ Who says I'm gettin' skeared; you never knew Tim McCarty to be skeared of nothin’; didja ? .’ I 11 take that all back. said Steve. “ but, say, what’s that noise 1 hear, 1 betcha it s our victims, ou hold the gun and I’ll collect the valuables, that's fair enough.” Good gosh no, it’s your gun. You ought� ’ hold it. maylie I wouldn’t know how to work it. said the frightened Tim. But just as usual. Tim willingly held the revolver. They both placed red bandanas over their faces so that nothing could be seen but two pairs of bulging eyes. The car rounded the curve, and out stepped these two desperate villians. Tim holding the gun directly towards the car. I he car came to a halt, two men crept silently from the back seat, unseen by Steve and Tim, and circled around so that they were behind the two boys. In the meantime. Tim in a shaky voice, was giv- ing commands to the one man in the front seat, to hand over his valuables to Steve. The man proceeded slowly, fumbling around in his imckets. when all of a sudden, Tim let out a horrible yell and in two seconds, the same sort of noise escaped Steve’s lips. They were being dragged down, down, down-------------- “ I im. oh Tim. Timothy, for heaven’s sakes git up. you’ve overslept nearly a half hour already. You'd oughta' been out milkin’ by now. “ What th—. Good gosh, is that you. ma? asked the bewildered Tim. “ Who the ‘ divil ' did you think it was, but if you don’t get up right now, you’ll know more than ever that it’s your ma, now come on and get a hustlin.’ ” Well I II be—. but 1 11 hurry with my chores and go over anil tell Steve I’ve changed my mind, 1 wasn’t so crazy over the idea anvwav,” said Tim to himself. In about two hours, he hurried over to see Steve, who was busily hoeing melons. “ Say Steve. ventured Tim. “ I decided to call our plans off. seeing's how my Pa is rather short of help, so I suppose I’d better stay and help till fall, maybe we can go then, but say. don't be planning too much on going cause 1 ain’t so sure on the subject. Well I gotta’ go back and get to work.” On he went leaving the surprised and disappointed Steve hoeing melons. F. M. ’25 page twenty-eight =riHariunt anb lIHiitc Roma Huhltard— Made us pose for “ Snaps.” “ Chuck ” Burns—Gathered baskets for the varsity. Clara Sova Speed King on the typewriter keys Alvin I-aPlant—Piloted the class of '25 on it's last voyage. Helen Richards—Always ap]x ared when needed. page twenty-nine iHaromt mtb HUiitc Russell Thumni--Maroon and white Athletic Editor and a few other things. Florence McOmber—Furnished mirth for the Maroon and White, as well as for those about her. “ Winnie Hastings—Found that Editor of the Maroon and White was quite a job. Lucy Kirk—Was kept busy as supply agent. page thirty jHarnmt mtb Jlllutc Kictli Freeman—Acted an important part in the Senior play. Casnier Closser—A genius at expressing himself. Lissal el Holle—Offered her assistance as associate Editor of the Maroon and White. “ Mutt ’’ Brenner—Made his Sax talk in the orchestra. page thirty-one iHariunt mtb lllliitc The Class Vision They had told me 1 must prophesy. Hut 1 knew not what to do. For I was not horn a prophet. Any more than one of you. I had spent the day in study. And in thinking, hard and deep. So 1 now, all worn and weary. Lay me down and fell asleep. I had lain there hut a moment In that slumber, calm and sweet. When I rose, refreshed and strengthened. And stepped out on the street. But 1 very soon discovered That I was in a fantastic place, For I saw not one known figure. Nor an old familiar face. I was in a mammoth city. By the side of which I know That New York, the nation’s glory, W ould stand hut a feeble show. Great skyscrapers all about me; Aeroplanes through all the air; Wonders far beyond conception Here and there and everywhere! I could scarce l elieve my senses When I saw the airship line Bore the well-known name of “ Eau Claire.” While the same gleamed from each sign. And my eyes were opened wider Than they’d ever l een before, When I saw a slip of paper Dated l‘ 44. While 1 puzzled o’er this problem. Staring ’round with open eyes. Looking for some one to question Of this marvelous surprise. Approaching me, there was a lady Coming on with footsteps slow. And I thought I would accost her And learn what 1 wished to know. paRc thirty-two ittariwn mtb lUliitc- As she. came to lx still nearer. I thought 1 had seen that face. Somewhere else, yet could not put it In exactly its right place. But at last she stood before me. And all wonder vanished quite; Twas my old chum, Lucy Kirk, And 1 met her with delight. It was strange that I should know her, For the change in her was great; She was very tall and slender. And she moved with queenly state. She seemed quite surprised to see me, Said I had been so long away, And gave me an invitation To remain with her that day. Her kind offer I accepted. And she hailed a flying car. Which we boarded, skimming swiftly Through the ether, fast and far. 1 watched the conductor closely— ’Twas a lady, short and stout. Well able to assist the passengers To clamber in or out. As she took my fare she knew me. And stood pointing out strange sights— Helen Richards had proven clearly Her l elief in Woman’s Rights! On the car a dude was sitting. Playing with an Airedale tall— Why. ’twas Joe Mosher! I scarcely Would have known the man at all. Soon we flitted past a corner That looked like old times to me. For it was the well-known corner Where our High School used to be! Now the place was changed to show a Factory, twenty stories high; And I noticed a small fish-stand There, as we were passing by. And behind the greasy counter Stood a man I knew at sight; Yes, for it was “ Chuck ” Burns, Shouting “ Fish! ” with all his might. page thirty-three -------iHaromt ani� lllltitr- I looked out of the window, in wonder, Who do you suppose I saw? It was our old time brilliant President, Alvin, an Attorney-at-Law. But the whole day brought surprises; Clara was dancing on the stage; Roma was an opera singer. Winfield an aviator, quite the rage. Charles a soldier; Casmer an author; Rose a governess, prim and neat; Keith had grown so very heavy, Anti-Fat was all he’d eat. Viva, she of the tender heart, A nurse is I am told; Well fitted is she for the place. To heal men's hearts, so bold. And Russell is a Man of Wealth? And knows not wealth is hut a snare. Lnjoy it then as l est you mav. ’Twill soon lie hut a load of care. But hush! 1 hear sweet singing; Like unto that of a Nightingale; 1 he voice of Florence soaring. Tells many and many a tale. “ Mutt Brenner is a roamer hold. ith music he does pave the way; Many are the souvenirs 1 hat make his ladies room quite gay. Kenneth Cray is a doctor now Very successful in his chosen line; He has earned a wide renown. By having an attractive sign. As we talked of our old classmates. Memories fond were brought to mind; Of our teachers and their vocations. Since the days of our school time. They are trudging daily onward. In the paths they paved so well; Striving high to hold their banner. So their fame all tongues shall tell. Bye and bye we reached the home where Lucy lived—her husband, too. But he was a traveling salesman. So I didn't find out who! (Continued to page 42) page thirty-four JHaromt aitJi lIHiitc page thirty-five iHarmnt ani� IHbite Valedictory ODAY we liave arrived at the end of our high school life. Duty bids us say good-bye to the years of preparation, that we may enter more fully into the years of action. Today we enter into a world unknown to us, to fight the battle of life, hut wherever we may go, we will carry with us the inspiration of high ideals, the influence of noble lives, and a lofty sense of duty which has been inspired within these walls. These will determine largely much of our future course. Thus it is with affection and gratitude that we bid farewell to our school. Hut we cannot take leave of these familiar walls, and sunder the pleasant associations which have bound us to- gether. without acknowledging the debt of gratitude we owe to our parents, to members of the school board, and to our teachers. Were it not for the patience, the untiring and ceaseless efforts of our parents many of us would not be here today. Whatever in us won their disapproval was . what they deemed not for our final good; whatever in us won their praise was what they saw would make us large and noble characters. We are sincerelv grateful to them that they made it possible for us to reach this goal. If we achieve what they desire for us, we shall indeed succeed, not as the unthinking world records success and gauges it by money or by fame, but in that nobleness of character, that largeness of the brain and the heart, that steadiness of will and conquest of the lower self that mark the perfect man. To the members of the school board: We feel that to your wise management we owe much of the benefits we have received from our studies. We know that you have been back of this school, faithfully guarding her material interests and guiding her with undiminished prosperity through these trying seasons. We thank you for your care, for the interest you have taken in the welfare of those who have studied here. We, your debtors, invoke the same success for the future. As we bid adieu, our earnest desire is that you may ever look with satisfaction on your efforts to enrich education in this locality, and to foster this institution to a still higher plane of efficiency. Now that we realize that we are to sit no longer as learners before our teachers we l egin more justly to appreciate the worth of their daily instruction. We have learned to honor you. not vaguely, because of your authority, but heartily, because of your sterling worth and friendliness. Hav- ing met you face to face we have found insight and uplift. We have felt your genuine sympathy in all our trials, and your delight in our successes. With patience and skill you have lal ored to make us strong, to train us to self-mastery, to fit us to use with efficiency the powers we have. We should, indeed, be ungrateful did we not feel and express a sentiment of appreciation for the efforts put forth in our behalf. We realize our debt, and hope to pay it in part by using the experience we have gained in helping others, as you have helped us. Dear classmates: After four pleasant years sj ent together the relations of schoolmates must be severed. We shall look back to this period of our lives with pleasant memories. We now stand at the door through which we must pass into a sphere of newer and broader experiences. It well behooves us to step cautiously as we cross the threshold and emerge upon the dazzling sunlight and the deafen- ing din and tumultuous whirl of the busy world. “ He who would win must labor for the prize. Earnestness of purpose, bright hoi e for the future, faith that conquers all obstacles, and courage to do and to dare are the essential elements of character that we 1 tear away. Henceforth we must render account of our steward- ship. Do we realize that the measure of privilege is the measure of responsibility? (Continued on page 76) page thirty-six jRaromt anh 111 It ito Alumni The first twelfth grade graduating exercises of the F.au Claire High School oc- curred in 1005, although the High School course first appeared in 1806. Since then F.au Claire has graduated one hundred and forty pupils. CLASS OF 1807—R. B. JOHNSON Gladys B'ackman ----- Mrs. Thomas Abbs Carrie Weaver...... Mrs. Clyde Burdick (Deceased) CLASS OF 1808—B. J. BENSON Lillian Gray ........ Mrs. Lillian Carton Lora Keiglv ......... Mrs. Geo. Downer Mable Preston..........Mrs. A. P. Dean Verna Evans........... Mrs. F. H. Clapp Mable Esalhorst____ Mrs. Homer Cooper CLASS OF 1800—B. J. BENSON Viva Stapleton (Deceased) Lora Evans Grace Fly ........... Mrs. Arthur Kent CLASS OF 1000-JOHN REFSF Bertha McFallon .... Mrs. Chas. Wilder C lara Baringer .. Mrs. W. C. Trowbridge Celia Ely .............Mrs. L'oyd Hunt Winnie Crandall.... Mrs. C. McConnel CLASS OF 1005—H. G. HIPP Ora Endcrs Ida Crandall ..... Mrs. Perle McDawcll Nellie Hanks....... Mrs. Harry Ferguson (Deceased CLASS OF 1906—H. G. HIPP Lucian Vanderhoop Amos Green CLASS OF 1908—THOS. READ Mable Rodell .. Mrs. Frank Vandenburg Rhoda Waldo CLASS OF 1909—THOS. READ Hettie Waldo Maud Borton ... Mrs. C. F. Brennerman Dora Bowers CLASS OF 1910-J. H. TIBBS Helen Easton (Deceased) Leo Jenkins M il'ie Whalen CLASS OF 1011—F. L. STARNER Ethel Young..Mrs. Percy Ahrens Souppe Pearl Micheal .... Mrs. Harold Myrklc Regina Fields (Deceased) Grace Fisher ...... Mrs. Fred Easton Helen Paul Earl Fisher CLASS OF 1012—E. RUTHERFORD Beluah Whalen .... Mrs. Beluah Lybrook Emma Franz...... Mrs. Victor Ferguson CLASS OF 1013 F. RUTHERFORD C ecil Barlow Rose Hochberger .. Mrs. Flovd Summer Elizabeth Easton ... Mrs. Lewis Rodell Jesse Comstock (Deceased) F'sie Kirk ........ Mrs. B. Sassaman Victor Ferguson CLASS OF 1914 A. J. SANDERS Fred Kerstcrke (Deceased) Mrs. Charles Baughman (•race Rodell Edwin Rector Floy Momany Beatrice Ruple Mrs. Edwin Rector Mrs. A. P. Shipman (Continued on page 84) Historvj of Junior High E SURE have some Junior High Class this year. This is the second year we organized as the 1 unior High. We chose officers who were as follows: President. Loyd Krugh; Vice President. Chancie Krugh; Secretary and treasurer. Edwin Gustafson. With Mrs. Hemingway for chaperon we chose purple and gold for octr class colors and the pansy for our class' flower. Oh Bov! you should see our Basket Ball team! It certainly is a good one It is composed of Eugene Mason. Jay Staley. Chancie Krugh John Brule, and Llovd Krugh. We won from the Freshmen and Sophomores of E. C. H. S. ’ We had a party at noon at the High School and a good time was had by all. Ye hope that next year some of us will have entered High School and the rest of us will have taken a step closer to it. H. H. H. ’ 30 page thirty-seven iHarmut anb JlUiitr Last Will e the Senior C lass of 1925, having been tried by severe examinations, and having passed them successfully therefore denoting our completion of the work in Eau Claire High School, do hereby leave this last will and testament. 1. To the Juniors as a class we will our bright and shining example as a model Senior Class. 2. To the President of the Junior Class. Marie Sharpe, we will Viva Shell's ioud and boisterous manner. 3. To Victor Kerstetter we will Russell Thumm's conceit. 4. L nto Mud 1 idey we will the honor of being first violin'st in next year’s or- chestra. 5. I nto Hurton Richards we will Alvin’s stand-in with the facultv and the women. 6. To Irvin Teichman we will Winfield Hastings’ Oratorical ability. 7. I nto Eva Michael we will a monopolv of Millard Murphv’s heart, and also the key. 8. I.issalxd Nolle leaves her giggles with Hattie Hudson. 9. We will Bernice Michael. Florence McOmber's | ep and enthusiasm. 10. Unto Lena Peachy we leave the honor of being the most dignified Senior. 11. Unto Edna Jesswein we will Roma Hubbard’s position on the role. 12. To Gail Bowers we will the position as next year’s veil leader and also the position of High School Sheik. 13. For Roland I al erdy we hojie they improve the highwav. from his home to Jessweins at least, so he can make letter time (4 minutes is quite a while to go three miles. 14. Unto Jo Brule we leave a seasons Basket Ball ticket so she may attend all games. 15. Unto Francis Shell we will 24 hours of sleep daily. 16. To Marie W’inans we bequeath one-half interest in the VVriglev gum and Chicle factory. 17. Unto Bernice Benson we will a monopoly on some dentist’s heart that she may have a complete set of teeth for their various uses. 18. Unto “«Porky Birkholm we will the right to attend Benton Harbor High School in the years to come (es| ecially next vear). 19. To Eldon Bowman we will the knowledge of driving a car with his feet that he may use his hands to a ! etter advantage. . ind inn .' to the members of the faculty 1. Unto Mr. Bloom we will a tremendous amount of success in securing a girl with his new Ford coupe (chicken here’s your coop). 2. I nto Mr. Walters we will a successful season of basket ball next year. 3. Unto Miss W halen our beloved English Teacher we will a quiet home bv the seashore. 4. L'nto Mrs. Hemmingway we will 999.999 copies of Alma Tinkhams' note book that she might lroast of it to her children's children. page thirty-eight iUnriunt anb lUhitc page thirty-nine iilnrnmt attb lllliitr Tlie Open Door f) THE Menil ers of the School Hoard. Faculty, and Friends: We, tlu- members of the class of 1925, stand at the open door of life. For this we have l een preparing for twelve years. You have aided us, piloted our feet over the rough places, encouraged us. and in every wav shown your interest in our welfare. Your presence here is only another exemplification of your desire for our success. We are grateful for this op]x rtunitv that we may extend to you our warmest thanks and our appreciation of your efforts in our behalf. W hat we have gained from our high school course can never lx taken from us. Many ol the tacts of history, many of the formulae in science, will lx obliter- ated from our memories; hut the training of our minds, the development of char- acter. are elements of enduring personalities. We stand at this oiien door in- diyulua s more socially fit than would he the case without our high school training We feel conscious of our responsibility as workers in the great sphere of service Our motto “ Sunrise. Not Sunset. expresses clearly that fact. It seems to us now that we have lived, and are living today; hut deep in our innermost thoughts is the consciousness of that o]x n door and the wide fields of useful labor in which we will really live.—we will have failures at times, there will he disappointments and discouragements, hut. in the final accounting, the Supreme Judge will find us all victorious. It is for this reason that this particular occasion is termed “ Commencement ” Here ends our preparation; here liegins our work. No longers are we dreamers we must Income doers. Not one of us can say. “ I have completed mv education Only in the actual experiences of life, where we are tested and tried i . the real education secured. To lx prepared, to lie keen for tomorrow, to welcome the rising sun. to lie enthusiastic so that no matter what tasks mav arise our hands are stretched forth eager for their fulfillment—that is our mission. I lave y°u our friends—those who have our interest most at heart—with us today, encourages us to pass through the open door with heads held high and courage firm. ith happy hearts and most earnest appreciation of your good will we week..me you here. I f hut our earnest purpose in life shine through our words — tis all we ask. p,. ., Ul pa«c iorty _ - --Hln-nint anb Jfibiti' Who’s Who in E. C. H. S. ;iri. Best Ivooking ............Viva Shell ........ Most Popular..............Florence McOniher Best Matured .............Lissahel Holle----- Biggest Bluffer ..........Rowena Lamson . . Biggest Primper ..........Eva Michael........ Most Timid ...............Lena Peachey Best Athlete .............Katherine Hoshein l)eei est Thinker ........Rose Duneatz ...... Teachers Favorite.........Roma Huhbard .. Most Musical .............Evangeline W halen Information Bureau........Helen Richards . .. Best Pal .................Viva Shell ........ Best Gum Chewer...........Catherine Knefley . Grind.....................Marie Sharpe....... Biggest Booster ..........Florence McOniher Firmest ..................Pearl Kesterke Most Valuable to School.. . Rose Duneatz Neatest ..................Viva Shell ........ Most Persistent ..........Bernice Michael ... Biggest Blunderer.........Mildred McOmlier Most Likely to Succeed... Rose Duneatz------- Wittiest..................Lissahel Holle Most Sincere .............Alma Tinkham . . . Best Planner .............Marie Sharpe ------ Biggest Schemer ..........Catherine Knefley Rest Dramatist ...........Florence Met )mlier Most Self-Conscious.......Lena Peachey Most Mannerly ............ iva Shell ....... Most Romantic ............Hattie Hudson ... Biggest Flirt ............Mildred McOmber Best Student..............Rose Duneatz------- Most Serious ............. lma 1 inkham ... Most Graceful ............Florence McOmlier Worst Drone ..............Catherine Knefley BOY ..... Gail Bowers ... Ardon Brenner . . . Paul Birkholm . . . Keith Freeman .. Russell Thumm .. W arner Krone . . . Charles Burns W’inifield Hastings ....Alvin I-a Plant ... Russell Tidey ... James Enright .. Eldon Bowman .... Charles Burns W infield Hastings .....Gail Bowers .. Casmer Closser .. Alvin I iPlant .... Russell Tidey .. Russell Thumm ... James Enright ... Charles Dillon ..... Joe Mosher Eldon Bowman ..... Gail Bowers . . Keith Freeman W infield Hastings .. Warner Krone .... Alvin La Plant ... Eldon Bowman . . Russell Thumm . Winfield Hastings ... Casmer Closser .... Russell Tidey ... James Enright Faculty Best Looking .................. Best Detective ................ Hardest to Bluff .............. Most Firm...................... Best Sport .................... Favorite Teacher .............. Most Dignified ................ Best Instructor ............... First to l e Married .......... ...... Mr. Bloom ........ Mr. Taft .... Miss Whalen . . Mrs. Hemingway ..... Mr. Walter .... Miss Whalen ...... Mr. Bloom ........ Mr. Taft ...... Mr. Walter page forty one iHaromt aub HHiite Magazine Names American Girl ................ The Bookman .................. Today’s Housewife ............ National S|)ortsnian ......... Youth’s Companion ............ Travel ....................... Independent .................. Ladies’ Home Companion........ Etude ........................ Michigan Farmer............... Vogue ........................ Delineator ................... True Romance ... Hattie Hudson ........ Viva Shell ... Casnier Closser ......... Lucy Kirk . . . . Russell Tidey ... Hattie Hudson . . Russell Thumm 1 lelen Richards . W infield Hastings Evangeline W halen . . Burton Richards Florence Met )mher .. Bernice Michael and Eldon Bowman (Continued from page .14) I was very tired and sleepy. So 1 felt that it was l est To withdraw myself a little For an hour or two of rest. I slept long and very soundlv. And just judge of my surprise When again after my slumlier. I opened my drowsy eyes. I found myself in the cottage. I had lived in long ago. Ere I started out that morning On that curious quest to go. I sprang up and sought the window : Yes. it was the same old town. That, in what seemed years ago. I had wearily lain down. But the dream had been so lifelike, That e’en yet I could not feel That the vision I had witnessed Could be otherwise than real. So you see. dear friends and classmates. That ’twas nothing but a dream I’ve been telling, howe'er natural And real it to you must seem. But in this old world of wonders. Dreams have often-times come true. So. who knows but this, my vision. May be realized by you? Florence McOmber Viva Shell Lissabel Holle page forty two Name Nickname Alvin La Plant Al Lissahel Hollc Lis Winfield Hastings Winnie Kotna Hubbard Toots Joe Mosher JO Viva Shell Vi Charles Burns Chuck Rose Dunaetz Rosie Charles Dillon Charlie Helen Richards Richy Casmcr Closser (‘ash Clara Sova Clare Russell Thumm Rus Florence M cOmber Flos Ardon Brenner Mutt Keith Freeman Fat Kenneth dray Kenney Lucy Kirk Gimmic Mr. Taft Harry d. Mr. Walter Walt Mrs. Hemingway Skinny Miss Whalen Stub Mr. Bloom Bud Future Vocation Pres, of the I'. S. Waitress Preacher Tutor Artist Nurse Store-keeper in E. C. Inverness Policeman Teacher Orator Stenographer Cigarette roller Marinellist Clerk in E. C. drug store Aviator A farmer Dad’s housekeeper Salesman Radio agency School teacher A pilot's wife Broadway vamp Horiscope Favorite Expression That’s whats the Hobby Driving an old Ford Characteristics Saying something Besetting Sin Bluffing matter Don’t get canary Pratt’s resort telling nothing Foolishness I don't believe it Airplane Jolly Arguing Ditto Bowering Compacts Straight black hair Powdering Be gorry His dog Neatness Dreaming Aw heck By golly Fellows Writing notes Tidy Not studying Innocence Failing in studies It’s lieyond me Studying First to laugh Love for teachers Didn’t I tell you Is that so? 1 don’t know Basket ball Reading lxxiks Honor roll student Cheerfulness Quietness Good disposition Chewing gum Reading love stories Mischievous do by Interurban Knowledge Bashfulness Aw shut up Smoking Peculiar walk Love for fighting Heavens I don’t know Aw go on Ding bust it You'd be surprised Criminie crickets Chevrolet Saxaphone Radio Oakland Niles Determination Tall, lean, and hungry looking Good natured Dislike for school Blueness Keeping the wee hours of morning Attending dances Complaining Waste of leisure time Stuhborucss Faculty (let out and stay out Do you see that? Little more quitter dreat Caesar’s dhost Any questions? Automobiles M. A. C. Dishwasher Chi. University Ford Coupe’s Seri� ms tie $s Blue eyes Blushing Use of slang Silence Working crossword puzzles Fast driver Authority Talking to boys Talking of W. S. N. Favorite Song • Helen ’” I Ain’t Nobody’s Darling “ That Old dang of Mine “ I-et Me Call You Sweetheart “ Love Me lx ve My Dog ” “ Mv Buddy ” • Ain't (loin ’a Rain No More , Don't Be Cross With Me” “ Barney Google ' ’ What’ll I Do” •• My Old Tucky Home “ Follow the Swallow “ I Pit the Sweetie i Get Ray ami His Chevrolet “Blue Evening Blues” San ” “My Sally” “Charlie M Boy ” America the Beautiful Mr. Radio Man ” “ West, a Nest and You “ Cm Looking for a Warm Spot “Weaver of Dreams” Jifanum anh HUiitc FflELK PIRO E i patfe forty-four jHaromt anb jtflbitr Abrakam Lincoln, tke Man Winning Lincoln Ejsaij “A blend of mirth and sadness, smiles and tears; A quaint knight-errant of the pioneers; A homely hero born of star and sod; A Peasant Prince; a Masterpiece of God. Simple, shrewd, and penetrative in his judgment of men, humorous himself and fond of humor in others, Abraham Lincoln was a typical, kindly, self-made. American citizen. His most marked characteristic was the accuracy with which he understood the American people. He was wholly honest. His love for truth, his infinite patience, and his hard thinking seem to have guided him unerringly in every great problem he had to solve. Life is so swift that men of middle age regard Lincoln as among the ancients. Distance, however, does not determine the fame of Lincoln. He has risen above politics entirely. The concrete issues for which he directly stood as a statesman arc of the past. I Ie is coming more and more to stand for social, rather than political principles, for democracy in all things, in all lands. Lincoln was on the national debate stage half a dozen years. Until his debate with Douglas, he was unknown outside of Illinois. So brief a record, however crowded, could not account for so great a renown. When we think of Lincoln, we think of what he was. It is true, he wielded a greater and more despotic paKc forty-five ---------- —ffiamnn aui 3IHntg— ---------- authority than any other American ever wielded. Never the less, he is remem- bered and revered more as a man of ideals than as a man of power. I lie smoke of battle has rolled away from Lincoln. We know he was the master of generals and the leader of armies; hut that is not the picture which we carry in our minds. The Kentucky log-cabin, and not the White House, is in the hack ground of that familiar picture. He is surrounded not with the gleaming bayonets of the martial millions whom he commanded, hut by the primeval forest of his Indiana wilder- ness. an axe rather than a sword in his hand. His little Gettysburg address is worth more to us than all his official messages to Congress. We mark the height of glory which he gained, hut chiefly to measure his life- long struggle upward from the depths of poverty and ignorance, whence he rose. ()ther nations have bred great statesmen, hut other nations have not bred them the way Lincoln was bred, “as God made Adam. said Lowell, “out of the very earth, unancestried. unpriviliged. unknown. Lincoln’s greatness is still a mystery; to many, a miracle. Possibly it may have been fundamentally the common sense of a common man. The world does not know, for it has no standard by which to try him, since he is the only common man who has walked in a high place without losing his commonness; the only- man of the people in the pages of history whom no honor could exalt above his native simplicity. It was reserved for Lincoln to verify to the world the American contention proclaimed in 1776. that all men are fit to govern themselves. It remains for future generations to catch the full meaning of his life. If his countrymen today- should see ahead of them a task like his in the Civil War. would they dare to choose one of his bringing up for that task? Would they not put their trust in training rather than in character, in an expert rather than in a man? In the resistless progress of democracy the race will learn “how much truth, how much magnanimity, and how much statecraft await the call of opportunity- in simple manhood, when it believes in the justice of God and the worth of man. Then it may be that the career of Lincoln will cease to be a riddle, and that a line of Lincoln’s will, like him. spring from the soil yes. even from the city pave- ments- -and usher in the reign of common men and common sense. Meanwhile, all man may find in Lincoln’s life an inspiration against every obstacle in their path- way. whether they be choppers, fishermen, or ploughmen. As toil and hope re- deemed him. st) any one may redeem himself from poverty, illiteracy, and obscur- ity ; the disinherited may claim their inheritance, the unschooled may make their scantiest leisure their teacher, and the benighted hew their way out of the wilder- ness of ignorance. In contrast to Wasington, the father of his country, Lincoln stands for the brotherhood of the American people. He. himself, passed through all classes and belonged to none. The boast of heraldy and the claim of privilege are covered with irony in the presence of “ This hind of princes peer. This rail-splitter, a true-born king of men.” As the Christian church always returns from afar to its humble source in the rude manger of Bethlehem, so must Americans, while the name of Lincoln lasts, own their kinship with the low born, the poor, and the ignorant. Of a great ruler who gave up his life for his people, three centuries ago. it was said as we may say of Abe Lincoln. “ He went through life bearing the load of a people’s sorrows upon his shoulders, with a smiling face; while he lived he was the guiding star of a whole brave nation and when he died the little children cried in the streets.’ Rose Dunaetz page forty-six Ln to Jiluriunt atti� 31Hiitc HORIZONTAL 3. Taken from a famous city in . A comic ] age character . What Franklin called himself he wrote his almanac 6. Found on seashore 8. Christmas decoration 10. English King about 1600 13. Lithuanian name 15. Color 16. Not thin VERTICAL Italy 1. Irish name 4. English name for Church Alien 7. Found on hand 9. Wanted in pocket 11. French name 12. Flowering hush with thorns 14. S]x ntaneous combustion 17. City in Michigan 18. Short for Joseph ers on Page 63) page forty-seven iRarium mtb HHiitr Standing: ALVIN LA PLANT Business Manager MR. WALTER ('lass Advisor Sitting: JOE MOSHER Art Editor LISSABEL HOLLE Ass't Editor in Chief ARDEN BRENNER Literary Editor ROSE DIN KATZ Calendar Editor RUSSELL THIMM Athletic Editor ROMA HUBBARD Snapshot Editor KENNETH GRAY Ass’t Business Manager FLORENCE McCOMBER Joke Editor VIVA SHELL Calendar Editor Y 1N K1 ELD H AST INGS Editor in (’hief CLARA SOVA Distributing Editor page forty-eight iHarotm anb llHiiti' Oratory and Declamator F 11K ORATORICAL and declamatory contests were held in the high school auditorium on Friday evening. March 20. The purpose of the contests was to select the local entries for the suh-district contest to lie held on the evening of April 10. at St. Joseph. The following is the program: Music- Marching Through Georgia...............Orchestra Declamation—True American Patriotism .... Ethel Laherdy Oration—The Opium Traffic............. Russell i humm Declamation—A Vision of War.........Evangeline Whalen Declamation—The Cross of Gold........... Pearl Kesterke Music—Dixie ................................. Orchestra Declamation —The American Flag...........Alma I inkham Oration—The Value of Spare Moments .. Winfield Hastings Declamation—-The Hunker Mill Monument ... Louise Mitchell Oration—Capital Punishment ............... Gad Bowers Declamation—The Death Penalty ...... Katherine Hosliein Piano Solo.............................. Helen Richards fudges Decision.................. Prof. A. H. Rol.ertson Music—Star Spangled Banner....................Orchestra Gold and silver medals were given to the winners of first and second place in each contest. The winners were: Oratory, Gail Bowers, first; Winfield Hastings, second: Declamatory, Alma Tinkham. first; Katherine Hosliein. second. A. M. S. ’26 “The Minstrel Show” IXOTHER season of basketball was lieginning and it became necessary for the Athletic Association to raise some funds to carry the team through the season. A Minstrel Show was decided upon and the date- set for October 18. Seventeen l oys. uiyler the direction of Miss _________I Whalen and Mrs. Lybrook, immediately began work and made the Minstrel the success that it was. The black-faced comedians caused much laughter and mirth and at the same- time saved the day for the Athletic Association. Much credit is to he given to Miss Whalen and Mrs. Lybrook for its success. R. H. 25 page forty-nine iHarmnt mth JO hit r .«luiiur Standing:—Ruby Stowe, Mabel Duneatz, Roma Hubbard. ___________ .. Michael. Edna fesswein Margaret Trowbridge. Mabel Tidy Middle:—Christena Freeman, Arlene Hastings, Marie Sharpe. Helen Richards, Mrs. Martha Ertmnn. Leah Michael. Bernice Michael. Rose Duneatz Sitting:—Alma Tirkham, Neva Michael, Ellen Parish, Evangeling Whalen. Kowena Puterbaugh I .y brook (instructor) I.am son, Alycne Girls’ Glee Club X F 23 a group of girls interested in music organized as a Glee Club under the suj)ervision of Miss Massie. During the first year they met regularly and several times were called upon to sing in public. The next year they organized in Xoveml er under the kind super- vision of Mrs. Lvbrook. Twenty-six girls answered the roll call but soon five, who evidently were not much interested in the work, dropped out. leaving twenty-one girls who were Villing to make the club a success. The club was divided into four parts: First and Second Soprano and First and Second Alto. With the aid of the High School Orchestra they planned a musical program which was to help pay for a small piano to used in the Gvm ' and lower grades. 1 he Musical was composed of music by the Orchestra, songs by the Glee Club, Musical Readings, Vocal Solos. Duets, and Trios, Saxophone Solos, Violin Solos. Piano Solos, Instrumental Duets. Pantomimes and Dance Interpretations. Some of the numbers were made more interesting through the ingenuity of some of the members in apply dances and other special features. It was hard work hut was enjoyed by all. We hope that next vear even more can l e accomplished and that the group that holds over will he a nucleus for the coming year’s work. r I) page fifty iflarmnt mtb IUhttr Standing: Paul Birkholm. Ardon Brenner. Mrs. Lvbrook (Instructor) Vilon Daisy, Russell Tidy. Eugene Mason Sitting:—Mr. Clark, Evangeline Whalen The Orchestra x OCTOBER 17 the Ixiys of the E.C.H.S. presented the first minstrel show of this high school. At that show some musical ability was Ra0jy9R| displayed and it was suggested that an orchestra Ik organized. Xat- EeKlreal urally the next thing was to find a person who had the ability and E5m«Sl the patience to start the thing going. Mrs. Lvbrook was chosen and urally the next thing was to find a person who had the ability and the patience to sts has played her part perfectly. With the aid of Mr. Clark who has given us his time and knowledge of music, being more exj erienced than any of us, we were able with the assistance of the glee club to present our first ‘ Musical Show. on Thursday. February 26. It was a big success and a booster for Ixith orchestra and glee club. The net proceeds being $38. was the initial payment on a small piano for the grades and use in the gymnasium. The memliers of this organization are: Eldon Bowman............. First Violir Russell Tidey ........... hirst Violir Paul Birkholm ............... Mandolin Eugene Mason ................ Guitar Vilon Daisy..............Second Violin Ardon Brenner .............. Saxophone Mr. Clark ...................... Celle Evangeline Whalen............... Piano The work accomplished by the inexperienced students was remarkable and it was agreed that each member of the orchestra receive one-half credit for the school term. It is hojx d by all that the music will continue in the years to come and at in time the school mav afford the hiring of a music instructor. A. B. 25 that l nge fifty-one Jftarocm mtb lUlntc .Niartita Ertman, Francis Shell, Lissabel Holle. Ross Stines. Hernice Mitchell. Paul Birkholm, Bernice Michael. Victor Kerstetter Tlie LiLrarij HE LIBRARY’ work for the year 1924-25 has been under the direc- tion of Miss Whalen, who has had to work with all new librarians. As the old catalogue was lost it was necessary to recatalogue the books according to modern library methods. But l efore doing this there were other matters, such as rebinding, and rearranging, to l e taken care ot. At I hanksgiving time a “ 1 hank Offering penny box netted a goodly sum from which some much needed volumes were gained. C hristmas gifts also added to the list fourteen lx oks. among which were no duplications. Patrons of the school have been very literal. for which many thanks are given. We hope that by the end of this year, with the co-operation of all concerned our E.C.H.S. library will have reached the standard set by the state. L. H. 25 page fifty-two iflaroon anb Jflliitr Charles O'Connor. Raymond StraMbarg. Mr. Taft (Instructor) Eugene Mitchell, Albert Schram Fruit Judging Team HE CLASS in Horticulture has spent a great deal of time in practical work such as grafting, pruning, ami fruit judging, and for the latter work gathered spec:mens of many different varieties of apples. They s| ent several weeks in judging and identifying the varieties and th n entered the county fruit judging contest at Benton llarlnr. Five other schools entered their classes, the numl er of students l eing aliout eighty-five. (hir class won by a very high score, five of our boys winning the first five places in the contest. A judging team was then selected to go to Grand Rapids where they entered the state contest. They finished well to the froi t of the many schools entered. page fifty-three iftarnmt mtb ‘‘Mother Mine’’—Junior Play EPARTING from the usual comic type, or farcical production, the Junior Play was a real treat. Although, through the force of circum- stances. the date was placed April 29th, the rush of Commencement did not prevent a large attendance. It was truly a play that reached the heart. The central theme was expressed hy Jerry, “ I can just remember two loving blue eyes, and a warm cheek pressed close to mine. 1 can still taste the salt of tears. That must have been my mother.” Mother love, a universal theme, held the audience and made an event that will long he remembered. The story opened with the scenes after the wedding of the last of Miranda Peasley’s (Eva-Michael) nieces. So far the first time in her life, she was all alone. There had always been a longing in her heart for a boy to care for. Jerry, a city outcast, (Gail Bowers) broke into her home to steal, and in his coming she saw an answer to her prayer. How he repayed the steadfast devotion of “ Mother Mine afforded an absorbing story rich in comedy and with many beautiful touches of exalted sentiment. “ Mother Mine ” was portrayed in a pleasing manner hy Eva Michael. She represented well the type of woman whose heart remains warm and youthful through the years, always in perfect sympathy and understanding with the joys and sorrows of young | eople. Her boy, Jerry, was equally well acted by Gail Bowers. He was happy-go-lucky and of limited education, but with high sense of honor, and was thoroughly likeable. The balance of the cast took their parts so well that one might safely say each one was a star. The complete cast was as follows: Miranda Peasley, “ Mother Mine ”..............Eva Michael Jerry MacConnell, “ The Newcomer ”...........Gail Powers Lillian Whitcomb, “ Deacon’s Daughter ” .. Rernieee Benson Mary Tisdale. “ Martha’s Daughter ”.......Hattie Hudson Jack Payson, “ Merchant's Son ”............Paul Birkholm Joe Payson, “ The Merchant ” .............. Russell Tidy John Whitcomb, “ The Deacon ”..............Eldon Bowman Cynthia Whitcomb, “ Deacon’s Wife ”______Bernice Michael Martha Tisdale, “ A Neighbor ” ..................... Edna Jesswein Lettie Holcomb, “ With a Nose for Business ” Marie Winans Officer Lewis. “ From Boston ”..............Martin Staley Sam Blunt. “ The Constable ” ............ Burton Richards B. M. page fifty-four iHaroon mth JIHiitr Tke Senior Plav) HE Senior Plav, “Esmeralda.” was given by the Seniors, March 27. 1925. It was a somewhat different type of play than has usually been given and it required a great deal of acting. Every member of the cast deserves much credit. With the aid and advice of Miss Whalen and Mr. Walters, we were able to give one of the l est plays ever given in E. C. H. S. It is a comedy-drama of four acts. 1 he story is of a girl who was torn from her lover by a cruel mother, whose family suddenly becomes rich, and will have nothing to do with the poor suitor. He finally turns out to be the owner of all the wealth. The girl meets hiiji while travelling abroad, he had followed her. Thev are united, never again to he separated. The Cast Mr. Ell ert Rogers. A North Carolina Farmer......Keith Freeman Mrs. Lydia Ann Rogers, His Wife...................... Lucy Kirk Miss Esmeralda Rogers. His Daughter..........Florence McOmber Dave Hardy, A Young North Carolinian........... Russell Thumm Mr. Estabrook, A Man of leisure ................ rdon Brenner Mr. lack Desmond, An American Artist in Paris ... Casmer Closser Miss Nora Desmond. His Sister.......'........... Lissabel Hoik- Miss Kate Desmond. His Sister .................. Helen Richards “Marquis” De Montessin, A French Adventurer. .Winfield Hastings George Drew, and American Speculator............. Charles Dillon Sophie. The Maid ................................ R«ma Hubbard page fifty-five page fifty-six Jflaromt anb Ubitr------- COACH SHELL 'PORKY ’AL pane fifty-seven iHarocm anb JHhitr Coach Walter—Seldom it is that a school has the good fortune of having a man of Mr. Walter’s experience and ability as a basketball coach. Francis Shell—“ Shell's ” ability as a forward made him a valuable man to the team. Paul Birkholm—Heady, fast, experienced, an excellent guard. “Porky” proved himself the man to lead next year’s team. Alvin 1 .aPlant—Captain. A fighting, hardworking guard; a man who was well fitted to lead our team to victory. Charles Burns—His ability to accomplish the unexpected has made “Chuck ” an outstanding forward during his basketball career. Charles Dillon I all. cool headed, a good shot. Dillon proved himself a tower of strength on this years quintet. Casmer C losser—Steady, dependable, and aggressive. Ran Claire has U en fortun- ate in having a man of his ability as a guard. Russell Tidey—An unerring eye. and s| eed and accuracy on the floor, made “Bud” a forward to he feared. Varsity Schedule E. C. H. S. Here 99 Benton Harbor E. C. II. S. There li Berrien Springs 12 E. C. H. S. Here 13 Xiles E. C . 11. S. Here 19 Alumni E. C. H. S. There 24 Benton Harbor 12 E. C. H. S. There 15 Niles E. C. 11. S. Here Bridgman E. C . H. S. 1 here 33 Baroda E. C. 11. S. Here 27 Alumni 17 E. C. H. S. Here 21 Stevensville I .. C. H. S. Here 32 Berrien Springs 7 E. C. H. S. There 17 Three Oaks ?? E. C. 11. S. Here 25 Three Oaks . 20 E. t . H. S. Here 58 Watervliet 8 E. C. II. S. There 19 Bridgman E. C. H. S. Here 39 Baroda 10 E. C. H. S. There 18 Stevensville E. C. H. S Opponents page fifty-eight iilartum anh JHliitr Varsity Basketball HEN the call for the volunteers was given, just as basketball was under way, a group of about twenty responded to the call. A little later the squad was cut down to a smaller number. They’re efforts toward teamwork and co-operation were very successful through out the play- ing season. The varsity team played to the limit of their endurance. Much credit must also lie given for the local reserve squad which has hopes of making a winning team next year. Constant practicing throughout the playing season developed some wonder- ful teamwork. Charles Burns was high scorer for this years squad, having safely caged sixty-two field goals and nine foul goals, thus making one hundred thirty three points to his credit. Russell Tidy comes next with forty-six field goals and seven- teen foul goals making him a total of one hundred nine points. The boys had fairly good success this season. They won a majority of those played, and of the few that were lost, most of them were lost only by one or two points. Friday, March 6 they went to the tournament at Bridgman. I hey played and won two games, namely; Galien, by a score of 34-3, and Stevensville by a score of 26-21. Then they lost'to Bridgman by a score of 27-19. Thus Eau Claire won second place in the County for Class “ C.” For this they received a beautiful silver cup. . On March 13, they went to Kalamazoo to take part in that tourament. 1 here they won three games in succession. They were as follows: Plainwell 14-8; Hart- ford 22-6; and Lawrence 23-10. The next game the boys met their old rivals, Bridgman, losing by the score of 18-13. Thirty-two teams participated in this tournament, and Eau Claire took third place, which we consider very good for a school of this size. We are hoping that we will have as good a team, if not better, next year, but as most of the memliers of the first team graduate this year a new squad will have to lie organized, and they will proliably not be able to make a championship team by playing together only one year. R- T. 2d page fifty-nine iHarmut anb JUItitr--- Individual Records FOULS GOALS PLAYERS POSITION GAMES PKRS. FOUL FIELD Alvin I .aPlant Left Guard 13 6 3 1 Russel Tidy Left Forward 15 12 17 47 Charles Burns Right Forward 15 19 . 9 62 Charles Dillon Center 15 15 14 26 Paul Birkholm Right Guard 15 13 ) 17 Frances Shell Suh. Forward 8 5 2 7 Castner Closser Sub. Guard 15 8 2 3 Indivic lual Record for Reserve S quad PLAYERS POSITION GAMES FOUL PICKS S GOALS FOUI FIELD Martin Staley (Capt.) Center 11 12 9 19 Eugene Mitchell Right Forward 9 4 5 6 Roland Laberdy Left Forward 11 6 2 6 Winfred Hastings Left Guard 10 4 0 1 0 Burton Richards Right Guard 10 6 0 Jay Staley John Brule Irvin Teichman Sub. Forward Suh. Forward Suh. Guard Junior High Schedule E. C. J. H. Here...... E. C. J. H. Here...... E. C. J. H. Here ..... E. C. J. H. Here...... E. C.. J. H. Here............ 32 E. t J. H. .... 13 Benton 1 larhor 7 grade ... . . . . 19 . . . . 16 Mt. Tabor School . .... 10 . ... 15 Ninth Grade .... 6 . ... 14 Benton Harbor 7 grade .... . . . . 4 . ... 32 Mt. Tabor School . ... 4 Opponents .... 43 some very fast games of basket ball this season. � O •� � WVIIHUI II Cl 111« II. hen the time comes for these same hoys to appear in first team suits we believe that they will answer the call with a championship team. Here’s hoping they all stick together and fulfill our hopes. | agc sixty iWanunt nuit lHhitc Standing: -Eugene Mitchell, Gordon Smith, Mr. Walter (Coach) Burton Richards. Vilon Daisy Sitting:—Winfield Hastings. Martin Staley, Ervin Teichman, Roland I aberdy Second Team Schedule E. C. H. S. Here ............. 4 E. ('. H. S. There ............ 6 E. C. H. S. Here ............ 14 E. C. H. S. Here ............. 0 E. C. H. S. There ........... 13 E. C. H. S. Here ............. 9 E. C. H. S. Here ............. 7 E. C. H. S. Here ............. 3 E. C. H. S. Here ............ 10 K. C. H. S. There ........... 20 E. C. H. S. There ........... 18 E. C. H. S. There ........... 18 E. C. II. S................... 110 Benton Harbor . Xiles Bridgman Stevensville .... Three ()aks .... Benton Harbor J. Three ( aks .... X’llps; . h ?2 18 13 17 12 11 17 . 25 7 X’ 8 grades ... Bridgman 16 Benton Harbor 1. H 10 Stevensville ... . 17 ()ppon?nts 187 page sixty-one Jttanmn anh Jflhitr Standing: Mabel McOmber, Alyene Putcrbaugh. Rowena Lamson. Mrs. Hcmmingway (Coach) Arlctic „. . Hajrtings, Katherine Knefely Sitting: Chnstena Freeman. Mildred McOmber. Martha Ertman, Katherine Hosbcin. Thelma Easton. Berniece Benson, Marie Winans Girls’ Basketball Team HIS is station E. C. H. S. broadcasting the achievements of the girls' basketball squad for the year 1925. In the early fall of 1924 the girls organized a basket ball team. We were all new menil ers with the exception of one or two, but that did not hinder us in the least. With the help of Mrs. Hemingway who we chose for our coach we were soon practicing hard, and eagerly waiting for the chance to make an appearance in a real game. Our long looked for chance arrived at last. Berrien Springs were these first opjxments. and—oh! the sad news, we were defeated. But this defeat only gave us an inspiration to work harder. ()ur next game, with Baroda ended in victory' for us. Then once again we met Berrien Springs and the result was a victory for them. Our next and last game was with Baroda. e defeated them by a large score. We are now eagerly awaiting our turn again next year, localise we intend to make as tine a record as E. C. H. S. has ever had—if not a better one. We are signing off now until 1926. Station E. C. H. S. page sixty-two ittaroon an!� Jllhttc Girls’ Schedule E. C. II. S. There ........... 15 E. C. II. S. Here ............ 2 E. C. II. S. Here ........... 17 E. C. H. S. There ............ 7 E. C. II. S......................41 Baroda ........................j 4 Berrien Springs................. 14 Baroda .......................... 4 Berrien Springs ................ 21 ()pponents ....................... 43 Baseball 1924 S THE annual is printed before the baseball season it is not possible for us to relate the exploits of this year's baseball team. However we can tell what last year’s championship team did. In all the team play nine games. Of these we won all of them with the exception of one with Benton Harl or. The games won were with Dowagiac, Watervliet, Stevensville. and Bridgman. After delivering defeat to these teams, we played Three Oaks the champions of the Southern half of the county. 'I bis game was played at an athletic meet at Berrien Springs. It was a very exciting and hard fought game hut we were victorious by a score of 4-2. We received a large green and white banner as a token of our championship for Class B in Berrien County. We are hoping to have as good a team this year, although our hopes may lie disappointed, as many of the players graduated last spring. We especially lack pitchers, hut we are going to try and make as good a team as i ssible. Answer to Cross-Word Puzzle HORIZONTAL 2. A comic page character .................................. Mutt 3. Taken from famous city in Italy ......................... Roma 5. W hat Franklin called himself when he wrote his almanac... .Richards 6. Found on seashore ...................................... Shell 8. Christmas decoration ................................__ Holle 10. English King about 1600 ............................. b harles 13. Lithuania name ......................................... Sova 15. Color ................................................... Cray 16. Not thin .............................................. I'a� VERTICAL 1. Irish name........................................ McOmber 4. English name for Church ................................. Kirk 7. Found on hand ....................................... I humm 9. Wanted in pocket......................................b ash 11. French name............................................LaPlant 12. Flowering bush with thorns .............................. Rose 14. Spontaneous combustion ................................. Burns 17. City in Michigan .................................... Hastings 18. Short for Joseph............................................J° page sixty-three E. C. E. C. E. C. H. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. i-:, c. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C'. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. E. C. •=— - iltarmnt attfr jHBpfa—=- Record of Basketball at E. C. H. S. 1018 H. S 19 Sodus Independents ... 15 H. S Benton 11 arbor H. S ... 15 H. S Benton Harbor II. S ... 26 H. S Benton 1 larbor H. S ... 49 II. S B. II. Featherweights H. S 12 Dowagiac All Stars . .. 16 11. S Saranac Machine Co . .. 21 H. S 11 Berrien Springs II. S . . . 18 II. S Saranac Machine Co ... 9 II. S 25 Berrien Springs II. S . . . 12 H. S Benton 1 larbor 11. S ... 20 II. S St. foe Lutherans . . . 10 H. S 29 1919 Benton Harbor Independents .. . . . 24 H. S 51 Berrien Springs 11. S . . . 10 II. S II. s Berrien Springs II. S r H. S St. |oe 11. S . . . 14 II. S Buchanan II. S ... 7 II. s Xiles II. S ... .14 II. s Benton 1 larbor H. S . . . .12 II. s IQ II. s St. foe 11. S .. ill II. s 9? Benton Harbor 11. S . . . 2.1 H. S Buchanan II. S . . . 2.1 II. S Eau Claire Independents . . . 1 .1 J PSILAM 1 TOI RXAMPXT II. S H. S Lawton 1 20 H. S Eau ( laire Independents . . 28 H. S Buchanan 11 S 16 H. S Xiles H. S St. Joe H. S Three ()aks 17 H. S 9S H. S Xiles 4 } H. S 1 lire? ()aks 14 H. S Benton Harbor 1921 H. S Decatur II. S H. S C Oloma 1 7 II. S Xiles . .. 1 H. S Stevensville Q H. S ?i H. S Berrien Spring� ; 10 H. S Stevensville pane sixty-four Jflaromt anb E. C. H. S....................... 16 Niles........... p C H. S....................37 Berrien Springs . p C. H. S................... 14 Benton Harbor .. p (_• ]j s .......................21 Galien.......... 1922 E. C. H. S...................... 18 St. Joe Lutherans P C. II. S..................... 17 Berrien Springs . E. C. H. S..................... 7 iles Second .... £ C. H. S........................ 18 Stevensville ... p C pp s...................... 15 Xiles Second .... p C. H. S.....................24 Stevensville.... p C. H. S....................61 Berrien Springs . p c 11. S....................21 St. Joe Lutherans p c H. S....................26 Good Samaritans E. C. H. S....................... 13 Baroda ......... E C. H. S........................ 30 Baroda ......... E C H S 16 Baroda ......... 1923 E. C. H. S........................26 Alumni ......... P C pi s..................... 39 3 Oaks Scouts .. P C. H. S.......................47 Galien.......... E C H. S......................40 Berrien Springs . E. c h! s’. '1................... 13 Xiles .......... P C. H. S.........................29 Decatur ........ p c H S ......................... 19 3 Oaks Ind...... E. C. H. S........................25 Baroda ......... E CHS .... 22 Cassopolis ..... 1924 E. C. H. S. here................. 18 Decatur ........ E. C. H. S. here................. 18 Alumni ......... E C H. S........................11 Benton Harbor .. E C. H. S........................ 16 St. Joe......... E. C H' S. ...................... 34 Allegan ........ p c H. S..........................30 Baroda ......... ECU S............................ 13 Stevensville .... E C H S. here.....................27 Buchanan ....... £ C. h! S. here...................37 Alumni ......... P C. H. S.........................20 Xiles .......... P C H. S. here...............28 Benton Harlxtr .. E C H. s'. ...................... 18 Decatur ........ E. C. H. S. here ............. 19 Three Oaks p c PI. S........................ 14 Buchanan ....... P C H S...........................21 Bridgman ....... P C. H. S.........................20 Baroda ......... E C. H. S....................33 Berrien Springs E C H S................... 15 Three Oaks .... E C 11. S. here ..............30 Bridgman ....... E. C. II. S. here...............23 Stevensville .... E. C. II. S. here...............28 Baroda •........ p c II. S................... 11 Three Oaks...... 30 9 23 2 ) 11 6 31 9 12 8 9 10 25 25 26 20 14 12 12 9 16 18 11 20 12 .. 15 22 29 .. 29 .. 20 .. 4 .. 28 29 .. 20 .. 17 .. 12 .. 15 .. 25 .. 15 .. 21 .. 17 .. 13 .. 19 .. 24 .. 14 .. 20 ...12 page sixty five pa e sixty-six -iHanunt anh lUliite The Ten Commandments of the High School I. This is your school to go to. Thou shalt not say a word against it. hut should do everything in your power to honor it. II. Thou shalt not use any slang words such as “ stung ” in the class-room, even if somebody was. III. Thou shalt not whisper. IV. Thou shalt not borrow any note-hooks unless by the request of the teacher. V. Thou shalt not wander through the halls after eight-thirty or quarter to one. VI. Thou shalt not shake up any of the I'reshies or take their ties, even if they do remind you of their importance at times. VII. Thou shalt not take another fellow’s girl some place, especiallv if they are very thick. VIII. Thou shalt pass all the notes that come by you. and shall have no desire to know what they contain. IX. Thou shouldest not want to break up a couple when they are deeply in love. Let them go on in happiness and you seek out a Frou who is waiting for a match. X. Honor all your teachers, even if they do flunk you. and say nothing if your marks are too high. Our Annual Side Sliow Winnie Hastings—The bearded lady. Porkv Birkholm—The wild man from Birkholm’s crossing, he eats ’em alive. Roma Hubbard—The smallest dwarf in the world. Alvin LaPlant—The “ Missing Link discovered after thousands of years search; captured on the rocky shores of the Amazon, seeking his daily food. Ardon Brenner—The human skeleton, his weight is eighty nine pounds; you can hear his bones rattle. Charles Dillon—Tar .an of the Apes. Joe Mosher—Clown. Irvin Teichman—The human electrode, he absorbs fifty thousand volts withoul batting an eye. Casmer Closser—The Modern Cowboy. Wliij Teachers Go Insane “ I wasn’t there when we studied that lesson.” “May 1 shar] en my pencil?” “ I haven’t any paper.” “ How many questions are we going to have? ” “ I don’t understand that question.” “ May I sjieak ? ” “ I studied the wrong lesson.” “ I can’t recite. 1 was absent yesterday. pajje sixty-seven iHaromt an.!� pilnte Can You Imagine? Mr. Bloom with a beard? Florence not happy? .Mr. Walter in an evening suit? Jo Mosher on the stage? Mrs. Hemingway with a marcel? Winnie Hastings the shiek of E. C. ? Rose with four “ F’s ” ? Roma playing a violin? Mr. Taft saying, “ No excuses will l� e necessary.” ? Francis not sleepy? Porky, a minister? Bud Tidey a street cleaner? Marvin Clark, dressed up? Casmer, a leader of an orchestra? Viva with her hair bobbed? Lena, a June bride? Alvin driving a Packard? Fat Enright without something to say? The Freshmen girls in heaven? Any high school girl without time to powder her nose? Where Arlene got her stately walk? The Michael sisters not dressed alike? Casmer came to school on time. Mr. Walter didn't have a joke to tell. Kenny Gray was the only one talking. Roma got all “ F’s.” Joe Mosher forgot his wit. Mr. Bloom was all smiles. All the Freshmen girls had steady fellows. Russell Thumm forgot his conceit. Lena Peachy would fall in love. Alvin wasn’t boss. Russell Tidey forgot how to fiddle. Irvin Teichman would fall for the women. Rose didn’t have her lesson. Fat Freeman would grow up. Parties lasted till a decent hour of the nite. Porky's hair would change color. Graydon Miars weighed 200 pounds. Burton was his own lx ss. Alma Tinkham would act like herself. Marvin Clark would make up. Christena Freeman would lose her childish actions. Mutt’s nose wasn’t red. page sixty-eight On the following pages are listed the business men who have made this book possible. EAU CLAIRE GARAGE Lincoln, Ford, Fordson and T ractors Balloon Tires are optional on all models Telephone 32 EAU CLAIRE, MICHIGAN paK« sixty i The Berrien County Journal A Good Newspaper striving toward betterment; seeking and trying to render a fuller measure of service to its fine family of Journal readers. The Berrien County Journal A Newspaper with only one policy; fair and square treatment to everybody in every issue. Having no end to attain except to publish a Good Newspaper. COMMERCIAL PRINTING Russell— Chuck must have a good car. He told me he hasn't paid a cent on re- pairs for over a year.” Porky— Yes, the fellow at the garage told me the same thing.” f J you're not eating Eldon—“ I notice candy nowadays.” Hattie— No, I've pretty near got out of the habit since I've been going with vou.” I 1 Berrien County Package Co. High Grade Fruit and Vegetable Packages E-Z-PAK BASKETS A Specialty Tel. Eau Claire 54 pa«c seventy DR. H. MERLIN BABBIT OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialty—Acute Infectious Diseases, Nervous Diseases, All Chronic Diseases. Oateapathy was given to the World in 1874 Over Lee State Savings Bank BELL PHONE 92 J DOWAGIAC. MICHIGAN Mutt—“There's something very special I want to ask you, dear. Could you-er- will you— Clock Cuckoo! Cuckoo! Mutt— er-write something in my auto- graph hook? A sock on the foot is worth two in the jaw. Mr. Taft—“ Martha, name me a para- site. Martha— Me? ” Mr. Taft— Yes, but name another one. page seventy-one f | A Goods Place to Buy Your ! GENERAL , MERCHANDISE I and GROCERIES i t i i i i i Joseph Burns ! i I EAU CLAIRE. MICH. - I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I r ......... ! R. B. COLLIS ! SPRAYER CO. i i i I i i i I i i i “It costs less to have the best” Columbia Sprayers Cushman Engines Hardie Pumps Everything Needed For Spraying Phone 6S� 06-13 Elm St. BENTON HARBOR. MICH I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i SALE! Boy’s Suits, ' t Off! SALE! Ladies' Coats, % Off! Miss Whalen— Write a letter to one of your former school teachers. Gordon —“ Do they have to he living? Miss Whalen —“ You wouldn't know my address if I were dead, would you? Gordon—“Oh! yes, I would. Our school annual is a great invention The staff gets all the fame. The printer gets all the money And the editor gets all the blame. Porky— Dad, I’ll he good all next week for a nicklc, you know I don’t want people to think I’m good for nothing. Walters (at a basket hall game) Shoot for the love of Mike. Florence— No. shoot for the basket.” f i i j i i Lets have more HEALTH, and less disease by adjusting the cause. J. C. Bacheller, D. C., PH. C. Chiropractor Palmer Graduate Commercial Bank Bldg. Phone 157 St. Joseph. Michigan T i Local and Long Distance Moving Storage, Packing and Shipping I N. E. Corner of 8th and Oak St’s Phone Harbor 23 j j i j VERSA W BROS. | pagr seventy two —ittarnmt mtb lIHiitc- CALENDAR (Continued from page 24) 5. Mr. Walter in Chemistry class, while reading. “Where am I?” Boys and girls play Berrien Springs. 8. Both teams lost. “Too Bad.” 9. Mr. Bloom was seen “ Smiling ” to-day. What’s going to happen? ? ? ? ? ? We brought our Christmas tree to-day. It’s a dandy. 10. Mr. Walters calling the roll in History class: “ Martin Staley?” Martin: “Jackson.” (we are studying about Jackson). 11. E. C. H. S. heat Alumni last night by a score of 19-18. 12. Christmas tree looks fine with its decorations. (), for a hard game to-night with Niles. 15. We lost to Niles by only two points. 16. Mrs. Hemingway—“Kenneth, have you a meter?” Kenneth—“I haven’t seen it yet.” 17. The hoys went to Benton Harbor to play Basketball. 18. Bring your Christmas gifts to put on the tree. The B. B. boys brought home the “ bacon.” 19. Christmas program. Many visitors. This begins our two weeks vacation. JANUARY 5. Oh! What a shame we have to come back to school after such an enjoyable vacation. 6. Miss Whalen: “ Is there any girl in the room has Jim’s (Gym) shoes on.' 8. The photographer finished taking the pictures for the annual today. 9. Everyone is busy studying for his final exam’s. Eirst and Second teams play Bridgman to-night. 12. What a shock, second team won, and first team lost by one point. 13. Helen just informed us that she wanted an automatic nose wiper. Rose asked the librarian. “ If Abraham Lincoln was out. 1 am quite sure he is. 14. Mr. Walter; put a chemistry symbol on the board, and asked what it was. Winfield said. “ It looked like coffee.” 19. Oh. but it seems good not to think of any more semester exams, till the end of the year. 20. Russell Thumm must have thought his nose was shiny anyway he was powder- ing in Civics Class. Both girls and boys won at Baroda. 22-23. Farmers meeting both days. Eight Seniors went to the Niles library for material for their orations. 23. The English 11-12 class are studying language vs. slanguage. Mr. Walter (coming into assembly) : “ Let s have that stalking topped. Report cards to-day. 26. Who say’s Eau Claire hasn't a good basket ball team? Look at the score Friday night E. C. H. S. 21 and Stevensville 11. . Miss Whalen looked at Porky in English class. Porky immediately said. “ Don’t look at me that way teacher, 1 haven’t been smoking. 28. Charles Burns informed the Civics class today that a cute wife was necessary for an ideal home. Basketball with Berrien Springs tonight. Miss Whalen is absent from school today. 29. Mr. Walter (coming into assembly after 12: 45) Charles! Where are you � � going: „ Charles O’Connor (about to leave assembly room) “ Back to my seat. 30. The Seniors have lieen practicing teaching the latter part of this week owing to Miss Whalen’s absence. pan© seventy-three Mi urunt ;ni! JUIutr 3. 4. 6. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 16. 17. IS. 19. 20. 23. 24. 25. ? I 5. 6. 9. 10. 11. 12. FEBRUARY Miss halen is with us again. Seniors and Juniors I letter get Intsv on those orations. J Francis reciting in Civics class. “ If a person is blind he can’t see. Marvin Clark has a new hair comb. Ask the Senior boys about it1 Senior class meeting and Senior plav practice. Mrs. Hemingway in Civics class, “ You each should have one. I told vou about it several years ago.” She meant several days ago. 'o school, teachers attended a meeting in St. Joe. Mr. C lark must think we need exercise, anvwav he rings the fire-liell unite often. ' 1 Everyone has a cold. Many absences. Winter again. Seniors are busy counting the votes for “ Who’s who” I-me program given in honor of Lincoln’s birthdav. dog tax'Sher thjnkS eVCry man that 1 es not nwn property ought to pay Mr W alter wishes we had a numlier of black-boards so the Chemistry class could draw pictures. (Pictures of molecules.) Miss W halen hack to school. Boys had a soup throwing contest this noon. Parent I eacher’s Meeting. Seventh and Eighth grade section won the picture again having the most parents and friends there. There was a program In Mrs. Richards room and a talk by a nurse from the Extension School rreshman and Sophomore Basketball Game. Hurrah for “Soph's” thev won a game. They lost to the “ Freshies ” in the first two games. Glee tluh and Orchestra are busy practicing for the musical show. Hattie Hudson to laid (a hharian) : “Paul is ‘Freckles’ in the library’ ” “No they are on my face.” Paul replied. ' A good program was enjoyed Monday in honor of Washington’s Birthdav. Seniors staged a grand rush to the window during a class meeting todav. (C ause Mr. Walter s new Nash Roadster.) 1 lie Agricultural ( lasses went to Berrien Springs to a meeting. MARCH Winter again. Mr. Bloom wore his rubber lioots to school. Some flood. |Vr. , ter: ’ ow much education is required for a voter in Michigan?” Keith rreeman: “ He must have enough education to he civilized (Natural- ized ) Mr Walter wants to know how to propose. At least that is what he asked the History students today. Russell I idey in History class: “ When the constitution was first drawn up they sent one copy to each of the 48 states to he ratified.” Great numlier of students attended the Tournament at Bridgman. Boys took second place at Tournament at Bridgman. Thev brought back a silver cup. Martha Ertman: “ Mary what is Frank’s last name? Mary Donnellen: “ Frank who?” Juniors and Seniors are reading their orations in class. The three best ones will he selected to enter the local contest. Basket-ball boys went to Benton HarRir to practice this afternoon reshmen and Sophomores are busy with their declamations. The best one will enter the sub-district contest. Basket-ball boys left for Kalamazoo Tournament this afternoon. pa«c seventy-four Everything to Eat and Wear at DIAMOND’S for less money Once a Customer always a Customer Free Delivery to all parts of the county Phone 49 L Eau Claire Porky—“ I have an idea.” M iss Whalen—11A strange place it’s i, he good to it.” I I I I I I I • I I I I I I j I I I I -----------------1 Geo. E. Schairer j J. M. Benson Benton Harbor Nursery Co High Grade Fruit Trees Berry Plant� Ornamental Shrubs Sanlclde Brand Lime Sulphur Arsenate of Lead Blue Vitriol Black Leal 40 Office and Yards Cor. 8th and Elm Streets Phone 1 139 Benton Harbor, { Michigan j i ❖ Marie—” Is there anything you can do better than anyone else?” Gail—“ Yes, read my own writing.” I ! ! ! I I i I ! i I i BLACKMOND’S JevOelrg and Optical Store 2161 Main—Niles CALHOUN OFFICE SUPPLY STORE Main aud Colfax Benton Hardor, Mich. Headquarters lor Typewriters, Students Note Books, Fountain Pens, Statloneri), Office Supplies page seventy-five C. R. SPARKS CO. Phone 23 Everything to Build With A k lor an Estimate Berrien Springs, Michigan ! I ! ! ) 1 i i ! i ! ! ! ! ) i Henry C. Gersonde Co. Just Good Clothes 221 State and 607 Pleasant St. St. Joseph, Mich. i j i i I i i j ❖_______ DR. F. E. HUBBARD’S DRUG STORE Our Fountain is Equipped with Frigid Air We will try to Please You i ! i i i i i i i i i i i I Complients of Donald C. Preston Agent for Standard Oil Company _______________________________________________________________! j__________________ Eau Claire. Michigan (Continued from page 36) If we feel that our duties have lieen cheerfully performed, our time well employed, that we have done the l est we could, there need l e no real regret that we are four years nearer the larger activities of manhood and womanhood. But we have reached one goal only to see another ahead of us. Already we see what so many have realized, that the ideal is always far in advance of attainment. “ New occasions teach new duties. Time makes ancient good uncouth; They must upward still and onward Who would keep abreast of truth.” 1 he future, upon which we are entering, promises opportunities for great achieve- ments. 1 he world s greatest battles have not yet l een fought and its greatest vic- tories have not yet l een won. Hence, we may part, witli high hojtes and pleasant prospects. As we say farewell to our dear high school and to one another, let us resolve to find our work in this busy world and strive by earnest and | ersistent endeavor to win true success. ' Rose Dunaetz. ! I Mrs. Alice Brown j j Beauty Parlor I All kinds of beauty j work. Dowagiac, Mich. I I j j I j j [ Wallace Brothers j ' The cheapest place in the j country to buy lish tackle and J j sporting goods. ! Benton Harbor, Michigan paffc seventy-six I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i An article is of value only in pro- portion to the service it renders in the after years. i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i THE BECKWITH CO. Sr| __________________ j I)r. Hubbard— You have acute appen- dicitis.” Josephine— Oh! doctor, you natter me so.” Mr. Bloom—“ I'm a little stiff from bowling.” Mr. Walters— Where did you say you were from?” THE STONE STORE H. E. 'WHALEN Dry Goods, Groceries, Shoes EAU CLAIRE. i MICH. I I ! ENTERPRISE CLEANERS ! | WALL STREET | BENTON HARBOR | I----- j ! L. B. MITCHELL | j Our Agent at Eau Claire , i I I Benton Harbor State Bank I j i A Good Bank in a Good Town A Reputation for Accommodation page seventy-seven JHaromt mth IHliitc DOWN ON Tht FfiRn page seventy-eight One Annua s“T 'H1-. SCHOOL ANNUAL should portray to your friends V l the activities of your school life. This is made possible by the cooperation of the student body in netting the material together, but in a large sense by the mechanical features, for this determines the opinion they will form. We will lie glad to have you call on us when vou plan your next annual. Our service is for vour benefit. Our sufficient to handle your needs with celerity. equipment is The Coileqe Press CThouqhlful J Prinhnq Berrien Sprinqs, Michigan Says Farmer Casmer One thing that isn't subject to general advance is a lady's age.” I)ad— I never told lies when I was a boy. Kid—“When did you begin. Dad.? V i CUTLER DOWNING CO. HARDWARE Electric Washers Sporting Goods Kitchen Ware Toijs Paints NURSERY STOCK Insecticides Farmer’s Supplies F ertilizer Shr ubberij Seeds i Senior— I was over to see her last nite and someone threw a brick through the window and hit her on the side. Junior— Did it hurt her?” Senior—“ No. but it broke three of my fingers.” i i Office Phone 6F3 I ! j ! ! F. A. Bowerman Funeral Director Furniture Stoves 1 I 1 I ! A Well Established, hirm } { 75-79 Elm St., Benton Harbor, Mich j I Eau Claire, I ! Mich. page seventy-nine Eau Claire State Bank EAU CLAIRE. MICH. $ $ L 4 Per Cent Paid, on Time Deposits Mr. Walters—“Are you laughing at me? ” Class—(in chorus) No.” Mr. Walters—“Well, what else is there in this room to laugh at?” Traffic Cop—“ Didn't you see me waving at you? ” Bernice Micheal—“ Yes, you flirt if my father had been here he would fixed vou.” and have YOUNG’S GROCERY ■ MARKET The Interurban Stops in Front of Door Phone 60 EAU CLAIRE. MICH. page eighty EAU CLAIRE PUBLIC SCHOOL A fine new building with splendidly equipped laboratories. Our school has received the finest recommend- ations from the state and county educational authorities. We have again been placed on the accredited list with the University of Michigan for the next two years. Three courses of study are offered: University and College Entrance Course Commercial Course Smith Hughes Agricultural Course We have been fortunate enough to obtain an excellent faculty this last year and we are glad to say that practically the entire faculty will be with us next year. Our tuition rates are very reasonable, for fur- ther information get in touch with Supt. Harry G. Taft or Secretary Clyde Young. Harry H. Hogue President Board of Education page eighty-one iHarucm nub tUliih' (Continued from page IS) In 1923 we started on the second part of our tour. Marie Sharpe was chosen as our guide and Miss Massie our adviser. We called our group Qualified Sopho- mores. In spite of the good times we enjoyed and the vast amount of knowledge we acquired four of our members did not accompany 11s farther on our journey. This trip was very enjoyable and the path was easy. We had the pleasure of initiating the Freshmen and enjoying many good times at our gym parties and sleigh rides. On this trip it was not quite so difficult to carry three subjects and drag one. Even though the path was smooth and easy then, we could see moun- tains of study and work in the distance which we knew we would have to cross. Our journey came to an end when we reached the foot of the hills so we stopped at the station of C lassified Juniors to prepare for the next trip which we knew would be a hard one. When our next trip was resumed in 1924. Marie Sharpe was our guide. As the trip was more difficult we chose Gail Mowers for assistant guide. We had Edna Jesswein take notes of the important happenings of our trip and Francis Shell was appointed exchequer. Miss Whalen accompanied us to help us make the trip more enjoyable. Three more of our members have drop| ed out and now there are only nineteen of us to plcxl bravely over the mountains of study and work. The journey seems very difficult, but we will l e well repaid if we succeed. Many of the members of our group have won for themselves names of fame in this tour through Education I .and. Two of our meml ers are star players of the varsity basketball team while several others are on the second team. Also our girls are doing their l est and rapidly coming to the top in the girls’ team. Our motto of “There is no such word as FAIL” must have been an insjriration to those who have thus far been so successful. Our colors of purple and white will l� e floating on high at the end of our tour. Xow we have just alwmt completed three-quarters of our journey. Only one more trip to make and then our tour of exploration through Education I ind will he completed. We will stop with Mr. Dignified Senior to prepare for the final journey. We are confident that the last trip will not l e so difficult as the mountains are past and when we finish we shall receive our just reward. Class of ’26. E. J. (Continued from page 22) They gave us a party, where we most met our doom. Hut what saved us then? Some say ’twas (Mr.) Bloom. He’s our Class Chaperon, who helped hold on high. ()ur bright “ Blue and Gold,” as we gaily marched by. James Enright, our president with his sayings so bright; Alyene Puterbaugh. our Vice, is the second bright light; hile George Hudson, secretary, with | en in hand; Martha Ertman. as treasurer, our affairs always mend. I hose parties and students I see evermore 1 remember distinctly the year ‘24; 1 rememl er the Autumn, and even the day. hen twas whispered the freshmen were passing that way; A long line stood watching; they looked for the dunce— But ’twas here that tradition had failed for once. It seems such a short time since we entered the doors, I hat before they could snub us, they found us Soph’mores. Louise Mitchell page eighty-twi C. E. AVERY First Class Barber Work Eau Claire, Mich. HINCKLEY It GARRETT HARDWARE Heating and Plumbing Sheet Metal Works i Dowagiac, Michigan i i I i I i 1 i ( i i i i 1 i i „ i j � i r j I c i 1 i 1 i 1 i 1 I I i ! j j Bet ❖« — FIDELITY STORES CO. ! DOWAGIAC. MICH j Complete Grocery Deportment ® Drij Goods Men's Furnishings and Ladies Readij • to-Wear Goodman Goldbaum Florsheim Shoes Two Pants Suits That Extra Pair Will double the WEAR Benton Harbor. Mich. “ They make me soar,” said the eagle as he looked at his wings. Mart—“Speaking of insects, how are your aunts? Jo—“Speaking of insects, how are you? Says Farmer Keith, “ You never heard of hens mislaying their eggs. Jo— My dog took first place at the cat show. Alvin—“ How's that ? Jo—“ He took the cat. Miss Whalen—“What could he more sad than a man without a country? ” Viva “ A country without a man I ” K W I, A Mrs Our constant effort is to make the homes of this county more comfortable and convenient. Two Stores Benton Harbor - St. Joseph page eighty-three iHnriunt anb CLASS OF 1916—W. E. CONKLIN Marie Franz____ Mrs. Marshall Momany Glennis Hippensteel .. Mrs. John Crowell Dulcie Winter .. Mrs. Boyd Hippensteel Ethel Birkhohn .. Mrs. Carl Heminwav K. D. Vetter Wells Kaiser Kenneth Tatman Eloise Bevans CLASS OF 1918—W. E. CONKLIN Pearl Hoadley____ Mrs. Kenneth Wilson Verna Andrews ....... Mrs. Chas. Tibbs Mary Skoda ...... Mrs. Forrest Crowell Hazel Merritt .... Mrs. Chester Wycoff Bernice Merritt .. Mrs. Virgil Tompkins Ruth Young ...... Mrs. Kenneth Tatman Gladys Horton......Mrs. Landis Rupley Geraldine Preston .. Mrs. Merritt Pierce Mable Andrews M arion Paul Carl Layman Walter Green James Sides Theresa Johnson CLASS OF 1919—R. A. HICKOK Anna Crandall ....... Mrs. Gail Handy Ardell Hochberger ...... Mrs. A. Zick Kenneth Clawson Lawrence Clark Claude Bishop Paul Franz Max Horton Ivan La Van way Edward Bakeman Eugene Masters Lora Thunmt George Birkhohn Murl Momany CLASS OF 1920—R. A. HICKOK Lucile Kelsey ......... Mrs. G. Butler Lora Kendall Elmira Hoadley .... Mrs. H. S. Young Ruth Merrill Coral Miner Arvon Collins Juanita Goins........ Mrs. John Clark Lois Clark La Plant CLASS OF 1921—P. J. DUNN Katherine Freitag Genevieve Moore Willis Gale John Birkholm Edna Mitchell ......... Mrs. Emery Hill Bradford Dibble Elmer Hastings Kenneth Merritt Grant Gale Alex. Gale Earl Tidv Ole Kirk Fred Hollc Floyd Layman CLASS OF 1922—P. J. DUNN Lois Hoadley .... Mrs. Kenneth Clawson Melvin Seel Mary Vetter Harold Gray Lucile Palmer ........... Mrs. C. Mack Gerald Williams Hazel Burns Ethel Mitchell CLASS OF 1923—P. J. DUNN Delight Morow Hilda DeWitt Emma I.aberdy Gladys Momany Donald Clark Florence Rosenberg Roland Moody CLASS OF 1924—H. G. TAFT Harland Hoad’ey Leo Kirk Ruth Clark Sylvia Pokornv Forrest Merritt Theodora Sova Vernon Dudley Cleola Benson ....... Mrs. Ben. Walker Jacob Lutz Fern Merritt Keith Hubbard Drennen Tatman (Continued from page 37) Ruth (Continued from page 13) And so humorous is Lissabel Holle She makes us laugh or grin; Then there’s Helen who is ever studious And works with j ep and vim. To me has fallen the task Of the Senior class history to write, Tho’ pages and pages are written I may have failed to bring all to light. We hid you now a fond farewell. Kind teachers and schoolmates dear; And submit to the trusty Juniors Our place of honor for the coming year. page eighty-four V. S. ’25 Compliments of Eau Claire Lumber Company Eau Claire, Mich. ! Mr. Taft (in zoology class) Where do bugs go in the winter? ” Marvin (absent mindedly) Search me. Helen— I don't want a very large pic- ture.” Photographer—“ All right then close your mouth.” • i i FRICK'S CUT-RATE SHOE STORE Have reduced prices so no shoe costs more than $5:00. Why pay more? 146 Territorial Road Benton Harbor, Michigan TROOST BROS. Niles Oldest Furnitvre Store Complete line of Rugs Furniture Stoves PHONE 111 “ Waiter, bring me—hie—some prunes. “ Stewed, sir ? ” “ None of your darn business. Roma (on car to Dowagiac) “Can’t you go any faster? ” Motorman— Yes, but I have to stay with the car.” f f | H1PPS ENDERS AVERY Let us sell you that grad- uating outfit Mich, i { Benton Harbor, I emm i i i i I H. C, STORICK DRUG CO. 1 I Phone 6 Films, Candy, Soda, Paint, Radio —at your service— Berrien Springs, Mich. page ciKhty-five i i Woodruff Vesta Battery I Say Farmer Casmer Laugh and the world laughs with you. Get married and the world laughs at you.” Eva—“ What do you mean she has teeth like stars ” Jo— They come out at night.” He—“Are you fond of nuts? ” She—“ Is this a proposal ? ” ! Sodus Fruit Exchange ! FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE | Open from 7:00 to 6:00 Feeds. Fertilizer. Seeds, Spray Materials. Coal, Package, Posts, Grape Wire j I j On Stone Road at Sodus—Phone 7060F24 ❖ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I page eighty-six iihtrotm anb IMriti'— — When Mother Goes Away When Mother goes away For a day or so, to stay, It’s Arthur, who takes her place. And all her problems has to face. For breakfast he says, “ we’ll have pancakes And if I’m a judge, they wont l e fakes,” When there’s one that’s extra brown He puts it aside for himself as it wont go around. After all have had their fill His orders he gives to them still; Although it is against Ervin’s wishes, Art tells him he must wash the dishes. To Bernard he says, “ You make the beds, And put the pillows at the heads.” In his mouth. Dad puts his pipe And straightway from the house does hike. They all do think that Art is stern But not for a minute will he turn; He says, “ If 1 must he the cook At other work 1 will not look. And so they all do hope and pray For Mother not to stay long away That she’ll call Dad on the phone. Telling him that she'll soon he home. «— - I Simon Style Shops I 147 Pipestone St. I Store of Exclusive Styles— i Ladies and Misses’ Garments ! L High Class at Moderate Prices KIELDSEN MOTOR CO. Dealers in Nash Motor Company products I Benton Harbor, Mich. i_____________________________ Compliments oE Dr. L. A. Winters Veternarvj Surgeon Shoes Shoes I i PRICE’S “Beautiful Shoes Benton Harbor SHOES —126 Pipestone— SHOES page eighty-seven FARMER’S Co-operative Association Of Eau Claire incorporated | A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION j Let us known your want in I Fram Supplies “Through Service We Grow. KIEFTH’S GARAGE AND SERVICE STATION 248 Territorial Rd. Phone Harbor 895 KIEFTH COAL CO. Our Coal Is All Coal. Phone Yards Cor. j Harbor 168W 4th Park St. I Benton Harbor, Michigan (Continued from page 74) 16. We took third place at the Tournament. Mr. Bloom is driving a new Ford coui e. 17. Mrs. Rice: “ Burton have you your oration ready to read?” Burton: “ I have it written but not so 1 can read it.” 18. Mr. W alter (in Geometry class) : “ Mamie will you tackle the next original?” Mamie: “ Xo, thank you.” 20. Oratorical Contest to-night. Come and hear some real orators. 23. Why all the smiles on the students’ faces? Miss Whalen is hack at school. 24. Seniors are busy practicing their play. A very interesting program was enjoyed this afternoon. The Woman’s Study Club was also present. 25. A. A. meeting. 27. Senior Play tonight. Everyone come and bring your folks. 30. The Juniors are beginning to practice their play. APRIL 1. Freak day for the Seniors. 4. Baseball practice has begun. 10. Gail and Alma go to St. Joe to enter the Sub-district Contest. The Juniors and Seniors are trying furiously to get ten l ook reports for English. 29. Junior Play. 30. This Calendar must go to the press so we will say “ farewell.” MAY 17. Baccalaureate. 19. Junior and Senior Banquet. 20. Class Night. 21. Commencement. 22. School Picnic. page righty-right L. J. HILL. Pres. M. E. HILL. Sec'y-Treas. Hill Ice Cream Co. 204 Water St. L Phone 520 BENTON HARBOR. MICH. Lucy— I'm woricd about my complec- tion.” Jo- Lucv- I use?” ' You ought to diet.” Grand idea, what color shall Porky—“ I'm so hard that my spit bounces.” Chuck—” That’s nothing. I scratch my hack with a broken bottle and brush my teeth with a broom. ► — — Pipestone Jersey Creamery Prize Winning Butter Manufactured bij Pipestone Jersey Creamery Geo. T. Yetter, Prop. Eau Claire, - Michigan Class 1925 we extend heartrj congratulations page eighty-nine Our Advertisers C. E. Avery Benton Harbor State Bank Benton Harbor Nursery Co. Berrien County Milk Producers Ass’n. Dr. Merlin Babbitt J. 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