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

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ALFRED COX Jack Rabbit A. I am not the original hut a good counter-part. P. His voice is soft, gentle and low. Alfred Cox—to all girls partial Blond in appearance and quite martial He plays at center on the basket hall team And is a good athlete it would seem. DOROTHY NICHOLS Dot A. Of all sweets, sweet repose is to me the sweetest. P. Silent runs the water where the brook is deep. Dorothy Nichols —of the business college Where she is obtaining useful knowledge Castles she is building high In fumes they sometime reach the sky. I THE CLASS OF 1924 ! I----------------------------------------------------------1 In 1921 then will be another presidential election to be overshadowed by a still more important event, the graduation of the Class of 24, now the eighth grade In number we are one hundred sixty, and of that number eighteen have started in new this year and were fortunate enough to be in Hie eighth grade. Of the one hundred sixty, sixty-nine started their educational careers in our local schools. Those who started in school under Miss Dewey number thirteen. Mrs. Lyon twenty-two. Miss McConnell el »ven. Miss Earn um eleven, Miss Copeland five, Miss Gig x seven. me pupils that have ttie highest general average are Vivian Crawford, Ream Miller, Daisy Green, and Jim Latimer. Their averages are very high, and there is some speculation as to which one will be Valedictorian. The Class of ’ 'i lias some of the finest athletes in the Grand Junction High School, among them are John Hiatt. Lyle Gales. Paul Lewis, and Harry Draper. Many nr the boys that will be fine athletes have not yet gone on Hi track, but when they do. it will he advisable for all the classes Seniors included to render them proper homage. Another important feature of our class is its good humor and wit. Without these qualities a class is as lead as the proverbial coffin nail. The Class of 24 is the host up-to-date and “peppy” class in the High School. Among our many humorists and comedians are James Bussey. Dean Forry and Norman Kunkle. All through the years our class has been noted for it’s originality and energy. !f any new idea comes into the life of the High School, you may lie sure it originated in the Class of ’24. We expect brilliant statesmen and shining lights in every calling to appear on the horizon when the Class of ’24 is launched. So look out for the CLASS OF ’2i. ---------------------f ATHLETICS (By Edward Martin) i-------------------- Great Laws of Sport 1- Sport for sport’s sake. 2- Play the game within the rules. 3- Don’t try to star at the expense of team-work, i—Be courteous and friendly in your game. 5— A sportsman must have courage. 6— The umpire shall decide the play. 7— Honor for the victors,»bul no derision for the vanquished. 8— The true sportsman is a good loser in his game. 9— The sportsman may have pride in his success but not conceit JO Keep yourself in the best mental and physical condition. GEORGE R. EASTMAN. The annual interclass track meet was held at the Fair Grounds on April 26. The Junior High moii over their elders with the score of : 8 to 35. The Juniors scored 24 points, the Seniors 9. while the Sophs weren’t feeling well and scored 0. John Hiatt won individual honors, with 18 points, while chas. Majors come in close behind with 17 points, and Ernest Addleman third with 13 points. Everyone did exceptionally well considering the little training they have had owing to the bad weather. With the eighth graders and Freshmen doing the splendid work they are. we certainly have hopes for a champion track team not only this year, hut for years to come. A larger number went out for track this year than usual. G. J. H. S. will sure score high in Ihe Western Slope meet at Montrose May 8. LAI RA MARIE BERRY Frenchy A. I love Ihe boys and the boys love me. P. Infinite riches in a little room. Marie Berry—very petit 1 Who crams with hard study her head so sweet She surely is a lively lass Her only fault is culling class. MARGARET MOORE Peggy. A. I know 1 am fickle. I feel it in my bones like rheumatism. P. Common sense is a possession to be prized. The next one that comes is Margaret Moore She likes to flirl and make hearts sore She has good qualities, never the less Will cultivate soberness some lime, I guess.

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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.

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EDITH STOUT Stout A. “She that increascth knowledge increaseth sorrow.” P. As good natured as she is plump. Edith Stout—the friend of us all Her plumpness was caused by an early fall. She withstood all, tho teachers rave. And ranks the bravest of the brave. The runners of the inter-class meet are: 100-yard dash. Ted Jones, first; John Hiatt, second: and Paul Lewis, third: time, 10 3 5 seconds. 220-yard dash. John Hiatt first: Lyle Oates second: Ernest Addleman. third; 23 3-5 seconds. 440-yard dash. John Hiatt, first: Paul Lewis, second: Ernest Addleman. third: time 58 1-5 seconds. 880-yard run, Ernest Addleman. first: Wilmer Kane, second: Charles Majors third: time, 2:20 1-5. Mile run. Gordon Wolfe first: Charles Majors, second: Harry Draper, third: time, 0:12 2-5. Shot put Hugh Sherman, first: Chas. Majors, second: Lyle Oates third; distance. 3i feet. Discus throw. Hugh Sherman, first: Chas. Majors, second: Elmer Hampson, third distance 81 feet. Javeline throw. Chas. Majors, first: Wilmer Kane, second: Hugh Sherman, third: distance 109 feet 0 inches. High jump, Jordan Lane, first: Edward Martin and Ted Jones tied for second: height. 5 feet. Broad jump. Elmer Hampson, first: Ted Jones, second: Ernest Addleman, Hurd: distance 18 feet. 4 inches. Pole vault. Leslie Smith first: Lyle Oates and Elmer Hampson tied for second: height 7 feet, ft inches 120 high hurdles. Ernest Addleman, first: Bussell Paige second: Fred Hinton, third. 220 low hurdles John Hiatt, first: Paul Lewis, second; Russel Paige, third. The G. J. Track Team sure put it over on Mt. Lincoln in the dual meet. May 4. Mt. Lincoln won only two first places. G. J. scored 70 points against Mt. Lincoln’s 20 points. John Hiatt alone won 15 points for G. J., breaking the tiigti school record in 220-yard dash and equaling the record in the 100-yard dash. The winners of this meet are as follows: 100-yard dash. John Hiatt, Ted Jones. Paul Lewis: 10 2-5 seconds. Discus throw. M. Patton. Sloan, R. Knight: 84 feet 4 inches. 220-yard dash Hiatt Jones. MJulvaney, 22 4-5 seconds. Javelin throw. Clement Friedman, Wilmer Kane. Chas. Majors, 120 feet I inch. Shot put. Hugh Sherman, Friedman, Jones and Harvey (tied for third), 33 feet 3 inches. Broad jump. Jones, Elmer Hampson Paul Mulvaney 18 feet. 440-yard dash Hiatt, Addleman. Lewis. 56 seconds. High jump. Jones, Martin. Hinton. 5 feet i Inch. Mile run. Gordon Wolfe, Morgan, Roger Knight. 5:37. Pole vault Hackshaw. Smith. Patton 8 feet 4 inches. Half mile, Addleman, Kane and Patton tied for second), 2:17. Baseball is progressing better than in former years, and with Hie material that has turned out. promises very good success. DAMON CRT MM Curly A. I am a Senior who lias found a youngster to suit me.” P. He possesses a complexion that is the envy of all women. Of Damon Crumm, little can be said •Blue eyesi pink cheeks and a curley head He’s sadly in love with a Freshman green As by everybody it is seen. ALICE BARBARA ESCHW1U “Erma” “Pearl” “Norma” A. Ah wondah why yon-all laff when I get up to speak. P. She reckons Texas is the best state in the Union. Alice Eschwig — never seen Who knows what’s behind that powder screen Alice is bright and quick to learn The powder’s none of our concern. The Western Slope Track Meet and Oratorical Contest The space allowed for this article is very limited so we will make it as brief as possible. If any detail is omitted that anyone wishes further information upon, such as the conduct of any person or persons while in that “vamp infested” (? city of Montrose, don’t ask ye editor for tie is only one against many. But to get back to our story, we all know that Addleman won second in the 880-yard dash, that Jones won second in the 220-yard dash, and that Kane won third in ttie mile, and that Friedman won third in the javelin. We are expecting great tilings from these men and from our oilier representatives next year and hope that their splendid efforts meet with greater success in the next track-meet. As for the dramatic contest, we know that Wallace Mast won first honors in the dramatic declamation, that James Rusk won third place in the Original oration, and Beth Derryberry third place in the Humorous declamation. Our other entries altho very strong failed to win a place in the contest. This shows more plainly than ever that G. J. 11. S. should and must have a teacher for tins kind of work before we can expect to “bring home the bacon.” The students and members of the faculty who attended the meet reported that they had a very fine time and that they were entertained royally by the citizens in general as well as the High School people. We hope that some day we may have a chance to return their hospitality. Altho we only won 4th place in the track-meet and second place in the oratorical contest, we are down hearted?—Yes and no. Yes. in that we had hoped to do better than we did and no. in that the ever buoyant and cheerful spirit of old G. J. H. S. is not weakened and shall not be downed now or ever. GALYA WING Chick A. Man delights me not. P. A wise girl, she keeps her thoughts to herself. Galva Wing—quiet and sedate Who crams many things into her pate. Has never an extra word to say But thinks a lot in her modest way.