Grand Junction High School - Tiger Yearbook (Grand Junction, CO)

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Dearie A. Precious articles come in small packages. I . Oh whal charms may lie in a lovely brown eye. Doris Longwell—a liny elf Who is very smitten on herself She si Is and spoons half the lime But as a good spoil, she’s right in line. Bill A. Give me this day my daily work and I’ll earn my own bread. P. Love is a beautiful dream . marriage the awakening. Wilmer Kane — a pouty lad Carries a grouch that makes him mad. But on the whole a fellow worth while As a champion athlete he can beat ’em a mile. DORIS LONGWELL WILMER KANE | HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1923 Years ago when the Pied Piper or Hamlin went thru the country, he came to Grand Junction and drove all the rats out. When In came back the people refused to pay him. just as they did in Hamlin town, so to get revenge on the pople he enticed the class of ’23 to follow him through an opening into the great Pinion Mesa. The land to which they went was called “The Land of Mystery.” The life in this land was very queer for it made these children, who were none others but ourselves, the class of 1923. act so much older than they do in the “Land of Reality” Even tho we were children we acted like grown folks. Most of you will think this country was not modern as is the land of Reality, but I should like to correct this thought. Let us first consider their form of government. The town was governed much as the city of Grand Junction is governed. At the head of the council was Bernard Fisher, the mayor. Every time you saw a little man hurrying down the street you knew it was the mayor. The chief of police was Rufus llirons. Tho our people were very quiet, there were two men who had to be watched very closely. These men were Roger Mitchell and Grant Kehl. The chief of police had his time and hands full to keep these men from making toy aeroplanes. Often they would find the air so thick with these toy nuisances that the people could not walk down the streets without being injured. Our lawyer and Judge was Gordon Lane who settled the quarrels of the people. One important case which our competent Jhdge settled was a dispute between the above men, who were playing marbls for keeps. Next and last in the government was our speaker of the council. Ernest Addleman. the great politician. He was one of the most daring speakers ever known. I must also tell you about our industries: our large anil progressive grocery store was ow-ned by Milbu n Bailey DOROTHY REEME Beams A. I’m famed for my gentle giggle. P. She’s as noiseless as silence (?). Dorothy Reeme—a brown haired dream She’s not as good as it would seem She’s always lively anrt full of pep We all like her for she has a good rep. who carried a stock largely made up of spinach and Campbell’s pork and beans, as these articles were our main food. Our dairyman. Harold Hickman, supplied us with a brand of milk guaranteed to stay sweet. A few felt the need of meat. This made it necessary that we have a butcher. Howard Shultz filled this position very nobly. Our dry goods store was run by Vera Hanselman and connected with it was the ladies’ and gents’ millinery of which Tekla Jaros was head. Men in that land had their hats trimmed as well as women. We also had our hair dresser. This lady was Mae MacDonald whose ideas were far more advanced than those in the “Land of Reality.” There was also a book store owned by Theda Wright. Our people studied out of the most scientific books. “Mother Goose Rhymes”, is a good example. The winters in the land of Mystery were cold, therefore our furrier. Elmer Hampson. who captured all stray rats for their fur, established a prosperous business among us. Now you may think our people behind the times, but they were not. We had an aeroplane inventor, Douglas Armstrong. He invented the airplane years before it came into the “Land of Reality.” Our most prominent farmer, Wendel Smith, was the owner of a grist mill. Here he ground day and night. There was Bernice Hatcher our chiropodist We had a monorial Ford garage which was run by Clarence Ramsey. These monorial Fords save just two wheels, one behind the other and run on one rail. Our largest factory was the Gum factory, run by Harold Ward. Our men did not use tobacco but everyone used gum. The educational system of our people was strong altho our schools just went as far as the eighth grade. Our superintendent was Ted Jones and the principal was Fred Hinton. The teachers were Marjorie Bussey. Latin: Greta Masser. his- EVELYN CROSBY Maggie A. I love my new job. P. None but herself is her own parallel. Evelyn Crosby—a winsome lass She's always near the head of the class When it comes to a giggle. joke or a smile Evelyn beats them all a mile.

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IDA ASHLEY Ida E. A. Woman delights me not nor man either. P. A studious mind is ever evident. Ida Ashley—a girl who does study She’s With brown curly hair and cheeks that are ruddy She’s jolly and gay when you know her But can appear quite sedate and sober. DOROTHY GARRISON Naomi A. I am serious only when among strangers. P. Whatever she does, stie does well. Of Dorothy Garrison — little can be said She grabbed her hat and away she sped, Stic left the High School to go down town To Hoel’s Business Col-leg. . of great renown. leader in our highly successful Sophomore year. Our judgment of leaders is wonderful and never did a class show such foresight because our president always meets every demand. Lloyd Harvey quite covered himself with glory this year by his splendid addresses at the Junior-Senior and Senior-Junior class parties. The Junior-Senior affair was given with as much grace and dignity as we could summon on an occasion of that kind. This being our first attempt to entertain our superior class-men, we found it a very difficult thing to do. When we rose from our seats and tried to speak or sing in the presence of such mighty auditors, our knees began to play “Home, Sweet Home” and we found it necessary to rush the program so that we might lose ourselves in the crowd of dancers. The Seniors enjoyed this party so much that they returned the compliment by giving us a party which we enjoyed equally as well. With the dignity of Seniors about to fall on our deserving heads let all of us return to spend our final year at the Grand Junction High. JEWEL LAMB, ’21. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The class of ’22. my, how you thrill at the very mention of it. You think of the extremely brilliant members of this class, and of their wonderful prospects for the future. Joseph Sainpliner for instance, is probably only waiting until he becomes a little older to announce his candidacy for the presidential chair of the United States. Harold House will either be a second Vernon Castle or a broom magnate. Frances Reed will be a celebrated poetess. Karl Burgess an authority on chickens; and many others will be in the responsible positions awaiting such brains as ours. It isn’t any wonder you thriff. Did ever any other class contain such material or genius as ours? No, we are the best class in the Grand Junction Schools. In 1918 when we first came to the High School Building as Freshmen, we did not show any fear, but walked boldly in and mingled with the upper classmen. Indeed many judging by our high foreheads and intelligent faces mistook us for Seniors. And so it went. When we were invited up to the Senior assembly for a program and they began, singing “How Green They Are.” our intelligent bearing and worldliness frightened them and the song died out in unconscious respect to our superiority. Owing to the prevalence of Spanish Influenza we had a vacation of seven weeks forced upon us. and were on account of this delayed in many things. After our return, when we had settled down to study, we began to think of social activities. We did not follow the other class’s standards but made a higher and better one for ourselves. For instance, when we were Freshmen, we entertained the eighth grade royally though no class had ever entertained us or shown even the slightest interest in us. Later in the year we planned a picnic and nearly everyone turned (nit. At the last minute the Juniors borrowed one of our trucks, indefinitely and without notice. This left about half of us without any means of transportation. Undaunted, we rustled other conveyances and set out a very short time behind the rest. On account of this delay we became separated from the other half, but still we showed our ability to have a good time under adverse conditions, and we made a day of it. This spirit made us known as the best class in the G. J. H. S. and we are living up to it. In September an exceptionally large percentage returned as Sophomores and we have worked steadily through the winter. When the belated spring arrived a picnic was held at Monument Canon. Owing to the absence of teachers, parents filled the positions of ehaprons. The Sophomores are to give a literary program soon and in June will finish the year with a grand banquet to be held at the Y. M. C. A. A great deal of the success of our class is due to Joseph Sampllner. our president of the Freshman Year, and to Alex Campbell, our Sophomore president. But we are also glad to acknowledge that our success is very largely due to the excellent staff of teachers. And when Miss Taylor says the Caesar class of 22 is the best she lias ever had. we wish to pass the glory on to Miss Miller who fully deserves the credit. We will soon In Juniors and here’s hoping every memner will return next year to carry on the glorious achievements of the class of 22 ALWILDA CALLAWAY. ’22. GRACE GILLIS Little One A. I manipulate the keys rapidly but do not like to be called a swift stenographer. P. Short but sweet and hard to beat. Grace Gilli —she ‘‘maka-da-mon” With a head full of brains and a heart full of fun Who ever the one who wins her heart Can depend on her to do her part. VINCENT FRIEDMAN “The Little Grocery Boy” A. 1 can run a Ford better than any girl. P. Unobtrusive, chews gum, and is a good fellow. Vincent Friedman, a quiet lad Always happy and never sad His ambition is as a grocery clerk At this job, he’ll never shirk.

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GERTRI'DE GEIGER Gertie A. I just can’t let the boys alone. 1 . She has two eyes so soft and brown, beware, beware. Gertrude Gieger—the grin won’t come off And to her good nature our hats we doff Her worst bother is to keep curled her hair For this adds much to beauty rare. lt«:M!!l n ; SMITH Bob I am the chief member of the I hi I Worry Club.” I . Most every night his sheep fie tends. Romberg Smith—is a fellow joiiv Nevertheless he knows some folly Its only merit is his dancing That in fact is quite entrancing. tory; Mary Maher, biology; and because of the mathematics being so difficult we had two very able teachers for it, Harold Suit , and Cloyd Peterson. We also had our music. The professor of the vocal department was Val Wall, who was himself an accomplished vocalist. He also directed the orchestra which consisted of six pieces; a piano played by Maria Fuite. two violins played by Dorothy Shellenberger and MJax Lennox, a trombone played by Albert Beeman, a clarinet, played by Ronald Lewis and a drum played by Arthur Drew. The athletics composed a strong branch also. Eugene was a wonderful vauller. We had a girss’ baseball nine, Eleanor Gibbs, pitcher, Alma Boecklng, catcher, the members, Mjargaret Donague, Vera Adams, Isabel Crown, Leota McCoy, Esther Steele, Doris Baldwin, and Gertrude Walker. There was our champion swimmer, Margaret Benge, our tennis champions, Beth Dodson and Thelma Lamb. The record breaker in skeeing was Edith Moore and champion in ice-skating was Francis MaeBain. We had a lyceum six months out of the year and on it were Karl Billings, a lecturer equal in renown to Ralph Parlette and Jeanette M)age, who ranked with Ida M. Tarbell. We had a newspaper and periodical combined which was owned by Vivian Bennet. Inez Waite wrote some of the short stories of the day. Frank Potorff and Mildred Uodgion ranked high as poet ami poetess. A thrilling continued story entitled •Husbands in the Kitchen” was written by Ellen Hirsh and Edna Hall. The Historian was Millicent Miller. All cartoons and illustrations were drawn by Clement Friedman. We also had a Health Department. This department was headed by a very fine Doctor, Leslie Smith, who had as co-workers, the dentist. Vestal Bell and nurses, Ruth DuCray, Loretta Callahan ami Pauline Wilson. Because of the efficiency of the representatives there was very little sickness. Nor was our religion neglected. William Gilpatrick our very quiet an 1 reverend pastor did much good among us. I’nder him came the deacon, Hugh Sherman, who wai- oiso the Sunday School superintendent. The Deaconesses were Ruth Spangler and Pearl Rogers, whose untiring efforts helped to keep the life of the community comparatively free from sin. The church choir consisted of Constance Dillon, leader; Charlotte Manning, organist; Isabella Cunningham, Alma Ballard; Marie Johns and Louise Mjagers. Tiie strongest’phase of our lives perhaps were the amusements which filled the six months of Hu year not occupied by the lyceum We had a circus—the owner of which was John Walley. Some of his performers were as follows: Virgil Steele, the artist in trapeze work: Edward McKinney, the daring acrobat and a most graceful light rope walker. Mable Latimer. In the side show were Harold Zimmerman, the wild man from Borneo, and Theodore Leighton, a native of the South Sea Islands. These wild and vicious men were chained in a cage. The Sunbonnet babies, Gertrude and Gwendolyn Rich were also a strong attraction. Our fancy rider was none other than Viola Herrington. Every circus lias its clown and ours was Robert Swire. Ivan Turner, the crier, announced all the events. The peanut boy was Louis Steele, and the girl that sold the pop was Irene Nelson. Then our most talented animal trainer was Lenord Wolfe and the animal keeper was Carl Shaw. Another form of amusement was our Vaudeville, with ill; splendid actresses. Daisy Pettijohn and Anna Rinderle. I am sorry to state that unpleasant disturbances occured in the audience sometimes because Tommy Foltz was always flirting with the actresses. Now we had two dancing masters, Harold House and Joe Carstenson. who ran in competition with each other. Harold House was the more arlistie dancer of the two Iml Joe Carstenson had lie larger class, fine of Mr. House’s most ardent pupils was the famous toe dancer. Antonio Jones. Mr. Carstenson’s strongest pupil was Liieile DeWalt. The chorus girls who fairly made the people’s cars ring were Jaunita Warden. Alice Burch. Mae Rawlings. Edith Nelson. Francis Wagner Arline Fancher. Minnie Bechthold. Agnes Robinson and Opal Archer. A quick change of costumes by the actresses and chorus girls was made, possible by the splendid aid of Hazel Winsworth and Gladys Wing. Now there are two characters who have not been mentioned, one is Thyra Heald who spent all of her lime running around on a Monorail Ford, the other was Martin Heidgcn. who whenever and wherever seen, was studying Mark Anthony’s spech over Caesar’s dead body. With all these advantages so near ns. you will think it strange that we came back to the ‘ Land of Reality” but we have gone as far as our educational system could lake us so the Pied Piper has permitted us. the class of ’23 to finish our education in Grand Junction High School. MILDRED VAN HORN Mip A. As a chauffeur, I make smashing hits. P. The only human parrot that chews gum. Mildred Van Horn, another friend Fickle and care-free until the end “Stic is good looking and knows it She knows little else and shows it.” MILDRED WELLONS “The Virtuous Vamp.” A. It takes a woman to judge men. P. A happy girl for she has not learned a tiling, nor even sadness. Mildred Wellons — smart as a whip A giant in some tilings and in Chem—0 Zip. Her eternal giggle is heard everywhere Wherever we go it’s always there.