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

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 L ] [ T E R A R Y (By Virginia Callahan —■ ROSE HUNNELL Rosie A. Pm going to be a teacher bye and bye. p. A modes blush she wears not found by art. Rose Hunnel—very bright You treat tier well and she’ll treat you right But if ever you should cross her way. She sure will make you rue the day. A Dream That Wrought a Miracle (Bv Burnett Dillon) Some people do not believe much in dreams, but there is one man whose whole life was changed by a dream. The story 1 am about to relate, happened to a Mr. X.. a prominent tenement owner in New York City. It was on the night of August eleventh. I came home from the office rather late and I was dog tired. A drizzling rain had set in, and not feeling very hungry, and not thinking myself to be an offspring of the duck family. I ordered a light lunch brought up to me. I had just finished it. and was preparing to enjoy a quiet smoke, when the phone rang. I got up and made a dash for it, hoping to reach it before central could ring again 1 took down the receiver and heard a voice say: “Hello Dick, that you?” “The same,” I replied. “Well. Dick, for Heaven’s sake come down to the club, and help us start something. That old ‘stone in the face Williams has thrown one of his fits and now the bunch won’t say a word.” All right,” I replied, “be right down.” When 1 reached tin club it was ten-thirty and the bunch looked like an advance agent for a funeral. “What’s the matter. Ed?” I said. He looked up. shrugged his shoulders, and settled back seemingly into deep I bought, .lust then Stewart, the fellow who had phoned me, came over. “Dick.” lie said, “for Lord’s sake play something” “All right.” I said and started. 1 hit up a few good numbers and one by one the fellows drifted over and started humming the tunes 1 played until I was tired then we went over and took seats in the big leather chairs. We all tried to start a conversation but failed. JAINITA VINTON Jerry A. I’m smart but I can’t figure dates. P. Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace. Jaunita Vinton- the truest or all We'll stand by her until we fall She has her share of fun galore And numbers her suitors by the score. All at once Ed said, “Gosh, but I had some dream last night.” Well anything was better than this sullen atmosphere, so we said. “Let’s hear it.” Poor Ed made a brave attempt, but failed utterly. Then Mr. X. who. up to this time had been silent, said: “Boys, pardon my intrusion, but speaking of dreams. I once had a dream that influenced my whole life.” We became interested at once, because Mr. X.. up to this time had never mixed with our bunch, and we often wondered what made him so quiet and melancholy. Well.” said Ed, and Mr. X. began: It was on the eleventh of December, last, and just such a gloomy night as this, only bitter cold. I had been over at the club, and not finding anything to do, I decided to go home to bed. 1 have always been pretty well fixed, and there is one thing that 1 have never done, it is to worry about anybody aside from myslf. But this night as I was on the way to my apartment, something went wrong with the car. and upon looking out through the window and thinking how I should hale to be out in the cold. 1 saw a woman and two children huddled up against the side of a building. The woman had just started towards me with her hands extended, when the driver resumed his seat and moved off. Well sir. that woman’s face haunted me like a ghost Try as 1 would. I could nol get it out of my mind. By the time 1 reached home. I had determined to go back and find her a place to stay Then I realized how hopeless it would be to attempt to find her in such a storm. I went to bed still thinking about her. Pretty soon I dropped asleep, and when I awoke. I was in a cold sweat. It was only halt after two. but it seemed that I had been sleeping for a week. I dreamed Ilia! that woman whom I had seen on the street, came to my apartment, and gol me out of bed and led me to where her children were. Both of them were dead. They had died of cold and hunger. She pointed a long claw-like finger at me and said. And 4»u could have saved them: but. no. it was your orders to have us put out when we could not pay the rent you asked. My husband was sick a! the time and could nol work. But did that LETA SHIPPEE Sally A. Many a genius was slow of growth. P. There is none like her, none. Leta Shippee — modest and prim But still she has a lot of vim Of all our artists, she’ll be the best nd firmly withstand every lest. MELVIN lit'FP Shorty A. 1 find no pleasure like the pain of being loved and loving.” P. A promising candidate for the Married Men’s Club. Melvin Huff—the whistling lad llis whistling’s good, but his tune is bad lie go» s to Woods to spend his time And there tie stays I’ll bet a dime.

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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.

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BURTON E. COLES Pete A. I am a devil in my own home town. P. Week in week out from morn till night you can hear his bellows blow. Burton Coles — laughing Pete Careful and gay — not often too meek, Last year he was a pirate bold Captured by Mildred W.t 1 am told. ANNA DU CRAY Duke A. I can drive my Ford better than any fellow. P. She knows what she is about. Anna DuCray — Duke'S daughter Who never does just what she “orter” She’s always ready with a smile And blushes, too. once in a while. make any difference? No. we went out just the same, lb died last night from exposure, and my two babies died only to-night, just after you drove off. “The woman beckoned me to follow, and I did. She guided me up the stairs of one of my tenement houses, opened a door, and led me in. • The sight I saw would have made any one of you boys cry out with horror. In one corner were a few old rags thrown on the floor, and a woman lying on them. She, so my companion told me, had been there for over a week, with no medical attention whatever. This woman turned her ghastly face towards mine, and pointing toward me with a shaking hand, she said, ‘This, this,’ meaning the condition of herself and children, ‘all because of you. If there can ever be a hell for you I hope it will be in a tenement house, and that you will be in just the same condition as v e are in.’ “I turned my face from her, and looking about. I saw, on the dirty floor, four children who were crying for something to eat. My companion told me that the father was out looking for work, and just then he came in. He looked at his wife and tears gathered in his eyes Then he looked at me. and in that look I saw all the hate of hell glaring me in the face. He turned and pulled from his pocket some old bread and a small piece of cold meat, which he had found in the garbage can behind a cafe. The children devoured it eagerly, and cried for more. Then he took from his pocket a small bottle of milk, and gave it to his wife, but she was too weak even to take it. “1 felt a slight touch on my arm and turning, my companion beckoned me to come near her. This I did. ‘They go out in the morning,’ she said, ‘because they can’t pay the rent. They have been tenants of yours for two years, but the rent has risen so high that the man can’t pay it.’ “With this she led me out in the hall and closed the door. “As I started down the stairs, I heard noises behind me—a woman crying and a man pleading with someone. I turned around, and saw my agent with a policeman forcing a man. a woman and their three little half-starved children down the hall. I looked from them to my companion. She had that same ghastly grin on her face. I said. Are they going out too?’ “ Yes.’ she said, ‘all because they can’t pay the enormous rent you ask. Going out to starve and freeze.’ “The policeman gave the man a push towards the stair-way on which I was standing. The man stumbled and with a wild cry, made a grab for me, hoping to save himself. “Just as he seized me he fell down the stairs dragging me with him. This awakened me. and I started up. I was trembling like a leaf, and. as I have said, in a cold sweat. I realized then that all this was but a dream, and went back to bed vowing that if 1 lived until morning. I would take a trip through all of my tenement houses and help those who needed help. 1 also resolved to cut my price of rent in half. • “When morning came 1 did that thing which I had vowed to do, and ever since, I have felt like a new man with the exception of the times when 1 think of what I could have done long before I had that terrible dream.” “So that was the dream that changed your life?” 1 said. Mr. X. did not reply. He arose, opened the window, and looked out. It had stopped raining, the moon was shining, and a cool breeze was blowing from the south west. “Fine night to sic p. boys, he said. “And 1 am going to take advantage of it.” When he had gone, Stewart turned around and said. “Well I’ll be darned.” With this the bunch broke up and we all went home, feeling that we had learned a lesson worth remembring. EDITOR’S NOTE: We would like to mention Russel Paige as having turned in a story of great merit and it was only after much consideration, by the teachers, that I tie above won over Russell’s story. Wednesday afternoon. May 5. Professor Motion of Colorado College gave us a very interesting talk on completing education for rendering service. For eleven years Prof. Molten has been on the faculty of Colorado College and is now leaving that work for a broader field of service. He is going east to enter a Rotary club office in Chicago. Many students in Colorado College from G. .1. H. S. have come in touch with Prof. Molten and he has endeared himself to all. MARTHA PHILLIPS Mattie A. What men ■dare, I dare. P. “When you’re in Rome do as the Romans do,” but don’t try to out-do the natives. Mattie Phillips—a lassie that’s fair Has gray eyes, and brown curly hair Her only fault lies in one sad passion For having good time and being in fashion. SIDNEY WAGLER Waggle A. Trains don’t interest me. 1 . He started out all right but he had to jump out and pick up the pieces. Sidney Wagler—a fusser it seeips Whop a girl appears— Sidney beams He has made good his High School career His success is assured, whether there or here.