Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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FEROL MOORE “Reddo” Noted for the beauty of her hair, this Senior is not as well known as many but she has been a faithful class member in her four years in E. H. S. She seems to be very particular about her company, as she doesn’t run around with any of the Seniors. Luck to you, Reddo. “A penny for your thoughts.” EVERETT CLEMENTS “Kid” Basket Ball. Crescent Staff. Everett is our future newspaper man. He likes to sleep quite well and we think that he surely has pleasant dreams of a certain classmate, as he nleeps and dreams most of the time. “O sleep it is a gentle thing, Beloved from pole to pole.” MARY KNOTTS Mary has been with us for several years of our school days but still we never seemed to get very well acquainted. She is one of those quiet little country lassies, never talks much but seems to think a great deal. “No, never say nothin’ without you’re compelled tu. An’ then don’t say nothin’ that you can be held tu.” The Mid-Year Class History THE members of the mid-year class of ’20 will never forget that cold day in January when they entered E. II. S. One can imagine how they felt making so many blunders in front of those dignified Seniors, with their only hope, to become Sophomores, so they might have the fun watching new “Freshies” as they were coming in. When the year of organization came, Nor-val Pierce was elected president, Miriam Haas vice president, and Howard Coxen, secretary and treasurer. The first class party was given at the home of Verna Barlow, which proved a most enjoyable affair. There was no active work pursued this year, but after a three months ’vacation every one was back with new pranks and energy as 2A’s This semester the class gave another party at the home of Miriam Haas. As SB’s Harley Maddock was elected president, Orville Proctor, secretary and treasurer. This year, three parties were held at the homes of Orville Proctor, Irene Mullen and Mary Duncan. In January, 1919, this wee little class held their heads higher than ever. They became at last, dignified Seniors. They reorganized with Adah Evans as president and Orville Proctor as secretary and treasurer. Three parties were held at the homes of Orville Proctor, Irene Mullen and Dorothy Henze. The next most important event was the Senior reception. Although a small class, they deserve much praise for this big success. In September, 1919, tin class elected Dorothy Henze president and Orville Proctor secre-taiy and treasurer. The only active work done this year was the presentation of the high school Hag and service dag which the members of the class contributed to the school. The social events of the season terminated with the reception given them by the spring class of '20, which all appreciated and enjoyed. Although their school days now are ended, the memory of the happy times and pleasant associations of old E. JI. S. will always linger. Dorothy Henze President Orville Proctor Secretary-Treasurer Class Color Purple and White Class Motto “Much to Do Though Little” Class Flower Violet Page Twenty-throe

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1 OPAL VAN NESS “Shirley” Opal hails from the country. She is quite good looking and a faithful member of the class. Doesn’t have much to say but seems to think a great deal. What her future is to be. none of us can tell, perhaps some little country lad might tell. “Her ways are ways of pleasantness And all her paths are peace.” VERLE CUMMINS Class Play. None of us knew Verle's artistic ability until Reception and then we all realized what a genius we had in our midst, Verle is quite comical and those who haven’t discovered his sense of humor have missed a great deal. “Never elated when one man’s oppress’d; Never dejected while another’s bless’d.” RUTH TROTTER Crescent Staff. Special Chorus, Girls’ Chorus, Clio Club. Ruth will surely be a noted opera singer some day from all present indications. It would be rather dull without her merry peals of laughter and comical grin. - “Happy am I; from care I’m free, Why ar’n’t they all contented like me?” MILDRED OWEN “Milly” Clio Club. Crescent Staff, Our active little “Milly” is always finding something of interest outside the dull routine of studies and certainly no one ever sighs for amusement when she is “nigh.” With it all she is the Latin star and also one of the few to shine in Physics Lab. “Persuasive speech, and more persuasive sighs. Silence that spoke, and eloquence of eyes.” MARY MOTT Orchestra. Crescent Staff. Mary, everyone envies your good looking clothes and beautiful golden hair You seem to captivate many but hold none very long at a time. We wonder why? A future artist too, we think. “What is your earliest, latest care. Your heart’s supreme ambition? To be fair.” VIRGIL ACHENBACH “Honey Bee” “Honey Bee” is noted for his speed (?) and as Miss Cox’s shining example of industry. We wonder what would happen if Virgil couldn’t play pool, if he would speed up a little and make a correct recitation all on the same day. What an excuse! “Toil does not come to help the idle.” Pago Twenty-two

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History of Spring Class N that never to be forgotten morning, that eventful, happy Monday morning in September of 1916, a cheerful crowd of Freshies hastened into E. II- S. All at first were frightened at the teacher but soon learned to write notes, eat candy, and whisper on the sly. The first year was uneventful in comparison with the other years but, of course, to the Freshies everything was new. At the end of this year a picnic was held and everybody enjoyed themselves. The second year proved to be more eventful but perhaps no more interestingn (how could it be more interesting?) than the first. Soon al'tr school began, a class meeting was held and ollicers elected, as follows: 1 Donald Massy President Marcella Koons Vice President Gladys Daniels Secretary-Treasurer ' Colors Old Rose and Black Several big, jolly parties were held this year. First a Hallowe’en party at the home of Marcella Koons,. then the Thanksgiving “stunt” at Beulah Pugh’s. Other most enjoyable affairs were held at the homes of Helen Ferguson and Velma Griffin. Thus the Sophomore year passed with all its fun and nonsense, its laughter and its tears, its sunshine and its rain. Many reached the Honor Roll, the first and second years, while others, as always, attained the dishonor roll. This year a member of our class was a worthy forward on the Basket Ball team. Everyone longed to be a Junior. Oh, just to be called an “upper classman!” The next year this crowd of happy “kids” again entered E. II. S., this time as Juniors. The officers elected to guide the class this year were as follows: Marcella Koons President Don Massy Vice President Philip Lock Secretary-Treasurer The class had lost some of its members because cf various conditions, but new ones had come in- Parties were held at the homes of Arthur Keever, Agnes Singer and Fern Kinsey. This class was well represented on the foot- ball tram and also on the basket ball team. It took an active part in all the other activities cf file school. 1 Then came the year of all years. The “kids” were now dignified (?) Seniors. For their officers m this, their last and all important year, the class elected the following: Lester Helms-------------------President Agnes Singer--------------Vice President Phillip Lock-------Secretary-Treasurer There were many things to be looked after. First and foremost preparations must be made for the Mid-Winter Reception. The committees were not appointed at once but everyone was thinking of the coming event. Then the class play had to be selected and produced. The play entitled “The District Attorney” was undoubtedly the best ever given in Elwood High. Everyone agrees that it was a grand success. The Reception was given on the night of January 9, and it, too, was a success, as this was a most successful class. All enjoyed a fine program and a most delicious four-course banquet. Class parties have been held at Agnes Singer's, Marcella Koon’s, and Marian Campbell’s, which pleased all who were present. The class is well represented in the Clio Club and all other organizations in the school. Three Seniors were on the Basket Ball team; others were in football and other athletics. All are looking forward to the Reception, Baccalaureate, and Commencement and are glad that the end is so near at hand, and yet are sorry to have to leave dear old E- H. S. where the happiest days of life have been spent. Preparedness. One morning when the temperature in the class room was 50 degrees. Teacher—“The girls may be excused to get their roats.” All the girls except Ruth Rapp leave the room. Teacher—“Ruth doesn’t need to go, since she always carries a (W)Rapp with her.” - Page Twenty-four