Greenville High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Greenville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 24 of the 1916 volume:

THE TYRO Devoted to the interest of the Greenville High School Greenville, Michigan JANUARY 1916 INDEX Sleeping on the Train Wabasis A Night on a Large Lake Tale of a Bridegroom The Purple and the Gold The History of our Schools Editorial Faculty News Social and School News Alumni Athletics Exchanges Advertisements Sleeping on the Train By oTWary- van Deinse '18 I shall never forget my first experience sleeping in an upper berth. The fact is I didn’t sleep much; if I had I should have forgotten the thing completely. It must have been about two o’clock that I awakened, for we were just leaving the station where they made a long stop. I la)' there listening to the steady dismal grumbling of the wheels and the banging and slapping of the train furniture. I peeped out over the curtains. There was not much to be seen except a long aisle of green carpet with high walls of heavy sombre green curtains on either side. There was a light in the lower part of number seven where someone was evidently trying to quiet a baby for now and then there came a feeble little moan from that direction and the air was heavy with peppermint. Curtain number five next attracted my attention, for it had a most suspicious poke in it. I thought of a thousand things that could make a poke like that, but none of them seemed plausible. Then I lay back and pulled the covers over my head but the ghost of that uncanny poke still haunted me. As I was just dropping off to sleep there came a loud “Bang!” I jumped up quickly and peeped out. There on the floor before curtain five lay an open suitcase, its contents spread about in wild confusion. In the meanwhile one uncouth head after another had been thrust out from the depths of the green curtains like so many surprised “Jacks in the Box.” I looked at the curtain closely again and, Behold! the poke was gone. Number five’s restless occupant had just simply kicked it out. A Night on a Large Lake By- Hilbert Wittkop T8 On that quiet moonlight night, with the seemingly unlimited expanse of water stretching from horizon to horizon, the imagination was easily aroused. The dull throbbing of the ship’s engines seemed like the beating heart of some monstrous animal for whom the moon and stars were lighting a path which shone like a strip of polished gold. Then as the miles floated by, what seemed like a cluster of stars appeared on the horizon and like a phantom slowly crept nearer. When directly opposite us and about a mile away it suddenly awoke and sent a deep, hoarse cry over the water which was immediately answered and then, as seemingly asleep as ever, it gradually grew dimmer and faded on the horizon. After what seemed an age, a bright glow appeared on the eastern horizon, and gradually turned into a ball of fiery red, while the moon and stars gradually grew dimmer. Before we fairly realized it, it was bright daylight and upon the horizon ahead appeared a long thin line of purple. This line slowly became wider and longer and more sharply outlined until the tall buildings of a large city were plainly visible, and the many boats which were coming and going from it reminded one of a huge hive of bees. In a short time our boat reached its dock and our imaginations were rudely cut short by the business of landing and hurrying to the depot. Tale of a Bride Groom By cTMartha Griswold ’ 17 Why, weep ye by the tide, Lassie? Why weep ye by the tide ? I'll wed ye to my eldest son. And ye shall be his bride. The altar was decked with flowers rare, The people had all gathered there; The priest and bridegroom wait the bride. Alas! Alas! there comes no bride. Now let your deepest grief be gone. And dry your cheeks so pale. For George is chief of Edgerton And Lord of all the vale. The maiden kept on in her spinning And' softly sung this air, Tomorrow is my wedding day At three I will be thcye. A chain of great pearls shall ye wear, A token of his love; And chests of diamonds and rubies rare, From the far, far Orient. Now shadows of evening are falling, A knock is heard at the door, Some one her name is calling Why didn't you come at four ? This was a glorious wedding day, Of town and country fame, They searched the papers for her name And. news of her wedding day. She pauses, then looks at the calendar, And finds her great mistake. Yet the two were happily married Though she was a few hours late. Wabasis Elvin Nelson ’17 Not long ago, nor far away, There lived an Indian brave; He owned the land for miles around. And this he said he'd save. This chieftain was called Wabasis; The lake, too, bore that name; In all the region round about They talked of Wabasis' fame. In this small kingdom all his own. In which he ruled supreme. Were woods and valleys full of game. And one small winding stream. One day some Whites came to his camp. They told him they would hand Him twenty pounds of gold rigid there. If they could have his land. The sream flowed from a lake, which was The largest one around. And in a hall beside the lake A cave ran underground. The bargain was then made with him— He loved that glittering gold. His angry friends put him to death,— At least that’s what we’re told. Some said the cave was full of snakes— No one ere entered there— T'was left for others to find out; The Indians didn’t care. Some say the gold is in the lake. At least it’s out of sight: And where it is t'will not be found As easy as it might. The History of our Schools By cTVIiss oMacomber In 1845 the inhabitants of Greenville decided that the future prosperity of this town depended upon the education of their children. Their sincerity in this was shown by the erection of a school building on the site now occupied by the City Hal1. Since then eight other structures and two annexed portions have housed the schools of the place. The three-storied white brick building which perished by fire in 1911 was the best known of these structures, for it stood like a sentinel guarding the little city from 1869 to 1911. The cost was $39,000.06, Judge Myron Rider being the director at the time of its erection. Mr. S. R. Stevens, Mr. J. W. Belknap and Mr. T. J. Potter were members of the board. The fine high ground upon which it stood was purchased from the government by Judge Josiah Russell. This land became the property of Mr. Manning Ru-tan, and was, by his generosity, presented to the city as a school site. The land was covered with fine oak trees of both white and black variety, while here and there a fine specimen of wild cherry might be seen. The land sloped gently northward toward Franklin street; its once beautiful slopes have since been replaced by artificial levels, far less attractive than the original ground. So suitable in many ways was this elevated site, and so dear had1 it become to the alumni of the school, that no material consideration could induce them to believe that a more suitable location could be found for the fine building which replaced the structure built in 1869. That the men of the 60’s believed in doing things well was proved by the great strength of the walls of the old building. Gouged by fire in its hour of destruction, the walls stood firm, acting like a great chimney through which the fire poured on the night of April 23, 1911, gutting the interior, but powerless against the walls. The little first building 12x16 feet, was presided over by Miss Catherine Satterlee. Of her twenty-five pupils, six were Indians. She received for her services nine shillings a week, and the privilege of testing the beds and fare in the homes of her school children. A second building known as the Old Red School House, which served for church and public meetings as well as school, stood at the corner of Cass and I afayette streets. This was removed to Grove street east, and transformed into a small boarding house, called the Eagle Hotel. Quite the most ambitious of the earlier buildings was a four-room structure on Cass street, erected in 18-53. For many years the name of Mrs. Millie Stoughton was a power in this building; other earlier teachers were E. B. Towle, the first teacher, who was succeeded by J. R. Brigham. But time and change wrought their work there, too, and the old wood'en building is now a tenement house on upper Orange street. Cities often change their minds as to the direction of their growth: this was true of Greenville. The city began to grow northward until today a good part of the town stands north of the river. Because of the increase of population in North Greenville a building of white brick, containing two rooms, was erected on Williams street in 1872. In time manufacturing crowded this building, making the vicinity unsuitable for school; it was abandoned and afterwards sold and torn down. The schools in time became so crowded that a small two-roomed building was erected on Clay street; this was first occupied in 1889. Even this was not provided with any of the modern conveniences until it was remodeled in 1909. It is today one of the most cheery and inviting buildings in the city; it contains six rooms, and is provided with furnace, electric lights, and basement toilet rooms. In 1902, the present Cass Street School, a neat red brick structure, was erected. The contractor was Mr. Edward Backus, who did the work for $5,000. This contained four rooms, provided with furnace heat and electric lights. Many improvements have been added to it in later years, until now it is a well-equipped building. In 1908, at a cost of $20,000, an annex to the White-Brick building was erected. This was a two-story and basement afTair which served as a High School Auditorium. It contained also the Superintendent’s office, four recitation rooms, and the rooms devoted to the use of the Commercial Department. The High School had been occupying the third story of the old building; this the steadily increasing numbers crowded until it seemed impossible to get along with so little room; moreover the floors of the third story were condemned as insecure; hence the anne was built to relieve the strain of the crowded rooms. This annex was not entirely satisfactory; when fire took the old building, the structure, though injured, did not burn but remained, and became very useful in housing the High School and the Seventh an ? Eighths grades during the building of the new structure. (To Be Continued). PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR BY THE GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THE TYRO Vol. 1 JANUARY 1916 No. 1 Editor-in-Chief—Roy Ferguson, ’17. Business Manager—Percy Bramble, '17. Associate Editor—Martha Griswold. ’17. Literary Editor—Clyde Wilcox, ’10. Athletic Editors—Harry Nelson, ’1G. Irene Tidey, ’1G. Social Editor—Winifred Roenigk, ’16. Alumni Editor—Don Dickerson, ’10. Staff Artists—Hilbert Wittkop, T8. Mary vanDeinse, ’18. Eugene Straight, ’16. Staff Photographer—Miles Moon. '17. Joke Editor—John Henkel, ’17. Exchange Editor—Harold Nelson, ’16. Advertising Staff Managers— Charles Reid, ’17. Raymond Youngs, ’17. Raymond Burkholder, ’17 Editorial The co-operation of the various organizations in the school is splendid and is resulting not only in meeting the demand of each society but to the good of all. The orchestra is being shown the interest due it by the manner in which our classes and the senate have asked them to aid in the entertainments given by them this semester. The four classes arc working hand in hand and the Athletic Association is upheld by a large percentage of the members of the school. At present the Senate has but forty members, so the fellows who desire to join should get busy as the membership limit is fifty. After the liberal support given all the other societies and activities, the staff look forward to the extension of the same spirit to the paper, for the managers are just your representatives to carry out your plans as far as possible. To Contributors Write plainly with ink or typewriter, on one side of paper only. Make proper names especially plain, and be sure of spelling. State the department to which your contribution should be given in the upper right hand corner of the first page. Number the pages in the upper right hand corner and fasten together. Have your contributions in by the 4th of the month. The contribution box is in room 21. The staff have secured a large number of advertisements and as these pay largely for the printing of the paper we should all remember to patronize those who have advertised in our paper. These firms believe in having a High School paper and they are boosting it by advertising but they must receive something in return for their efforts. It is the duty of each of us to buy of these merchants and' tradesmen wherever it may be possible. We have a good lot of advertisers— can we retain them? Yes. but only by the help of each one in doing all they can to encourage buying of our advertisers. The advertising staff wish to thank the merchants and business men of Greenville for the generous response to them, for. by their advertisements a paper has been started which ought to go on for a long time in the future. The Purple and the Gold (Air—Swanee River). Come let us join in song so jolly On this glad day. Put far all thoughts of folly, But let us happy be. Let thoughts of our dear Alma Mater Our young hearts hold, And let us ever see with favor The Purple and the Gold. Refrain— Then let us all be ever grateful For our school so fine; And as we go progressing onward Be always in the line. If in the Gym or in the classroom, No matter what we’re told. Let’s do it if it’s for the glory Of ‘'Purple and the Gold.” O, the colors of our High School! May they ever hold. And to them may we all be faithful. The Purple and the Gold. And He Became a Man By Frank R. Hauge ’17 Does it ever occur to you in your daily work, who you really are, and what you really are worth to yourself and your country? It does I am sure. You are gaining knowledge every day at school, gaining something that no human being can take away from you. something that will mean greater opportunities, which you otherwise would not get, were you not a free subject in our free America. You are. without doubt, something of a genius—a person with respect for the higher, and we have confidence in you. Does your daily school ruin you or blockade your way to a higher position ? Have you wasted any money on your daily studies? No, you are making from three to four dollars a day, although you do not get it in cash now; but a certificate do you get, which is redeemable in your later period of life when you become a man of knowledge, a man amongst men. You realize all of these facts ; when you look' back to Europe this very day. or upon the many immigrants coming from the East, to America, you probably wonder what is their object in coming. But few of you realize that all these many immigrants come for an Education. And why do they all come to America ? Because you have an up-to-date government; because you have free public institutions: and because you have somebody at your schools, who does care for your welfare, somebody who is working for nothing else but your interest: teaching you; giving you new ideas of this continued whirl of the world: and these somebodys are our teachers, to whom we owe deep respect for their assistance in our life career. Therefore, honor your Government and your Educational Faculties; it certainly is not too much, for they strive for you. The old-fashioned idea—one that prevailed forty years ago in back woods districts—that part of the pupils' pastime should be taken up in working schemes and plans opposing the teacher and, therefore, the school is being substituted in the best schools with no wholesome atmosphere of co-operative work with the teacher and. therefore, for the school. One of the earmarks of a good school is the prevalence of the wholesome and inspiring assistance of teachers which pupils voluntarily offer, and the feeling of fellowship reciprocated on the part of the teacher. The lack of this essential is just as surely an indication of weakness. Each pupil can rightly feel that he has it in his power to be a factor in promoting some feature of the high school work that will be of lasting credit to both him and the school. He may excell as a mathematician, a story writer, a high jumper, a debater, or what not. There is a chance for everyone to practice his special talent, and the opportunity comes but once. • But let us all join together, and work together! Let’s all have the confidence in our teachers, as any student should have who tries to be a man. and you will not be disappointed, because your teacher's confidence in you is far greater than yours in him. We will all. beginning in the New Year. 191G. bew down our ears and listen to the word of the wise. Faculty News Mr. Shigley spent vacation with friends at Fremont and Hart. Mr. Mott visited with the home folks at Adrian. Mr. Myers spent his vacation in Ann Arbor. Miss Griswold scent vacation with relatives in Grand Rapids. Mr. Watkins passed the vacation season at home. Miss Tower spent vacation at home. On Thursday evening the 23rd. the boys of the High School gave a dance in the Auditorium. At eight o'clock the strains of Silver’s orchestra resounded throughout the building and about twenty couples assembled in line for the Grand March, which was led by Dorothy Black and John Henkel. At eleven o’clock “Home Sweet Home was echoed through the building, but many of the party adjourned to Cole's confectionery parlors. One evening last week Violette Xewbrough entertained at her home on West Grove street the following people: Raymond Youngs, Irene Hansen. John Henkel, June Tremble, and Sydney Fowler. The evening was spent in dancing, after which refreshments were served by the hostess. The annual High School Christmas tree was held Thursday. December 23. in the Auditorium. Winifred Roenigk gave a reading, then all assembled for a “Grand March,” led by June Tremble and John Henkel. As a surprise to the students Mr. A. J. Wyrick sang several selections, after which the presents were distributed. When Miss Fish and Miss Macomber enjoyed vacation at home. Miss Miller returned to her home in Cass City. Mr. Paine returned to his former home in Maple Rapids for vacation. Miss Fuller enjoyed the greater part of her vacation in the library. Miss Boynton returned to her home in Grand Haven for vacation. all had received their presents, popcorn balls and apples were passed. Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year we returned home. Mrs. Janet Kerkoff has returned to school after a prolonged absence in Holland. Schools, churches, theatres, etc., closed January 14, for one week on account of several cases of scarlet fever which are in the city. Everyone was disappointed on account of the final exams, coming so soon afterwards. Harold Nelson, a popular member of the Senior Class, has returned to school after a siege cf appendicitis. Marcia Backus suffered during the early part of this month with an attack of scarlet fever. Donald Slawson, Arthur Roell, Marjorie Noxen and several others have had the mumps. Esther Miller and Pete Hillman suffered from attacks of lagrippe this month. Rather odd for both to come down sick the same day, although Esther recovered more speedily than Pete. Social and School News Social and School News (Continued) The play “A Knight for a Prince was one of the best ever given by the school. The entire show was appreciated by the large audiences of both evenings. Margaret Lafferty..................Eleanor Bramble Weary Walker.............Mr. R. E. Watkins Abdul Hamid...............Mr. C. B. Butler Hans Griftsburg...........Mr. M. J. Paine Patrick Rafferty................Mr. Cowan Traverse .............................John Henkel Constance Glynn.........Miss C. Wolverton Mrs. Lafferty...........Mary Lichtenauer Topsy Turvey.............Mary Emily Ranney Bonnie Sweet Bessie.......Virginia Browne Cupid ....................Marthanna Bales Choruses—Misses Moore. Crawford, Hillman, King, Caswell, Perrin, Wolkow, Edsall, Jacobs. Browne, Black, Fries, Rettinger, Ranney, Purdy, Albro, Green. Wright, Bannon, Irene Tidey. Irene Hansen, Helen Hansen, Esther Miller and Mable Kopansky. Messrs. Fries, Hillman, Youngs, D. Slawson, Bowman, G. Rettinger. Fralick. Wolkow, Robbins, and Sherwood. Accompaniments—Mrs. Scarvel and High School orchestra. Eugene Straight visited in Carson City during the holidays. Raymond Burkholder has returned here from Carson City, where he has been employed during the past year. At a meeting in November the H. S. fellows discussed having a boys’ debating club. A committee of nine visited the Grand Rapids C. H. S. House of Representatives and they returned full of enthusiasm. The constitutional committee deserve credit for the fine constitution of the Senate, which bids fair to become one of the finest of all the school organizations. Several interesting meeting have been held while most of the debating has been on the “War and Preparedness. The officers are: President—Clark Decker. President Pro Tern—Eugene Straight. Clerk—Harold Nelson. Assistant Clerk—Charles Gray. Sergeant-at-Arms—Cecil Burkholder. Albert Vining was in Big Rapids during the latter part of December. Seth and Donald Slawson spent the holidays at Romeo and Detroit. Mary Emily Ranney visited in Almont during the holidays. Several H. S. pupils attended the dance given by Miss Hollister December 30. Esther Miller entertained 10 couples at a theater party, January 1. After the show, dancing and games were the pastimes of the evening. Light refreshments were served and the guests departed well towards Sunday morning after a most enjoyable time. Several pupils have been enjoying the skating at Baldwin lake and on Flat river. As most all of you know the classes are organized. The Senior class of about 33 members elected the following officers: President—Eugene D. Straight. Vice President—Charles Gray. Secretary----Katherine Berridge. Treasurer—Vera Parker. The class rings and pins have come and are surely fine. Some think they are the best ever. The class colors are orange and black. Miss Fish is the class teacher. The Junior class of about forty members has many reasons to be proud. They are represented in basketball as well as every other organization in school by a group of willing workers. Their officers are: President—Charles Reid. Vice President—Cecil Burkholder. Secretary—Martha Griswold. Treasurer—Hazel Briggs. Class Teachers—Miss Griswold, Miss Vining and M. J. Paine. The class colors are Crimson and White. Social and School News (Continued) The Sophomore class contains many promising students and athletes. Their officers are: President—Irving Fralick. Vice President—Mary vanDeinse. Secretary—Arthur Hillman. Treasurer—Hilbert Wittkop. Teachers—Miss Miller and Mr. Watkins. The class colors are Old Rose and White. The Freshmen have worn off much of their original greenish hue but, this will probably be added to by the February class. The present officers are: President—Donald Slawson. Vice President—Rufus vanDeinse. Secretary—Allen Church. Treasurer—Leo Nickerson. Teachers—Miss Wolverton and Mr. Mott. Their colors are Green and White. The orchestra is one of our best school societies. Under the direction of C. P. Mott the scope of its work is being broadened. Thanks are due to them for playing at several school entertainments. Edith Crawford. T9..............Piano Kenneth Thoms. T9.................1st Violin Mable Kopansky, T9................1st Violin Grant Ilosford, T9................2nd Violin George Schenden, T9............Cornet Augustine Schenden, T(i... .Trombone Allen Church. T9.................Traps C. P. Mott.......Director and Flutist The A. A. has been organized this year with the following officers: President—Cecil Burkholder. '17. Vice President—Irving Perkins. T7. Sec'y and Treas.—M. J. Paine. Business Manager—Ivan Gordon, '17. Coaches—(Boys) Mr. Watkins: (Girls) Miss Miller. A fine basketball schedule has been arranged and it can be found in another part of the paper. On the afternoon of January 12 a meeting to arouse enthusiasm was held for the Seventh and Eighth grades and the High School. Mr. Watkins explained how the team could do much better work with the entire student body behind, them and he asked if a bigger and more spirited crowd could not attend. Mr. Shigley also spoke in regard to helping the team by turning out and helping in cheering the fellows and girls who are doing their best to uphold the honor of G. H. S. Mr. Mott gave a spirited talk, telling of the effect of showing some school spirit. Miss Miller told what the girls would like to do this season and they surely ought to be able under her efficient guiding and coaching. The Seventh and Eighth grades were represented by Miss Wolverton, who said that she was sure the Seventh and Eighth grades were willing to do their part and she thought they would turn out in large numbers. Her talk was appreciated by every High School pupil present. Irene Tidey and “Fat” Burkholder spoke about the teams and what they hoped to accomprish on the floor with the aid of some spirit. “Fat also promised not to throw any more baskets for the opponents. Mr. Paine read the yells, after which every one gathered near the front and practiced under him until John Henkel was elected veil master. After a little more practice all departed, wishing Friday night nearer at hand. The rest room is now furnished, the predominating color being the restful shades of brown. A small conventional design in dull brown is the pattern of the rug. Oak furniture, consisting of two rocking chairs with brown leather upholstery, a library table and a couch with brown burlap covered cushions harmonizes with the walls newly frescoed in brown. Two beautiful oil paintings have also been donated and they add a homelike atmosphere to the room. Credit for the selection of the furnishings is due Mr. Shigley and the lady teachers who aided him in equipping a room which will add to the interior appearance of our already beautiful building. Alumni Mr. Walter C. Hall, '10, is now employed in the telephone department of the Western Electric Company at Chicago. Miss Hester Fuller, '82' has returned to her school duties at Sault Ste. Marie, after spending the Xmas vacation in Greenville. Hugh Graham, '09, is now secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at Jackson, Michigan. Miss Sara Palmer, '05, has rtturned home after soending some time with her brother, Henry J. Palmer, '03, of Grand Rapids. Miss Ethel Pulhemus, '10, is now teaching at East Lansing, Michigan. Miss Plelen Carlin, ’ll, has resumed her school duties at Royal Oak, Michigan, after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Carlin. Mr. Robert Edsall, ’13, is about to leave for Chicago, where he has a position in view. Miss Margaret Crosby, ’ll, has returned to Holland, Michigan, after spending the holidays with her parents. Mr. Oscar Fowler, '11. has left for Ann Arbor to resume his studies in the literary department of the University of Michigan While here Mr. Fowler participated in the annual High School Alumni basketball game, and played the same fast, scrappy game as when he represented the G. H. S. as a basket tosser. Miss Laura Christensen. ’07. is now teaching English in the Hammond High School of Hammond, Indiana. Miss Christensen is also a graduate of the University of Michigan. The class of 1873, the first to be graduated from the Greenville High School, is still ably and loyally represented by the following: Mary E. Fish, Greenville: Wellington G. Clark, Greenville; Milo Lewis, Greenville; C. L. Rarden, Greenville; H. A. Jersey, Menominee. Now is your chance to be a ROOSTER. Boost for the TYRO. Mr. Tom Ward, ’05, is now a prominent Grand Rapids citizen and politician. Mr. Fred Howe. T2. has resumed his studies at Olivet College, after spending the holidays with his parents. The marriage of Ernest Shepard, ’09, is announced. Miss Merle Skroder, T4, is now attending the Ypsilanti Normal. Miss Louise Graham, ’ll, has returned to her school duties, after spending the vacation with her mother, Mrs. Nina Graham. ’78. Miss Graham is now a senior of Olivet College. Ben Rollin Clark, '14, Herbert Lincoln, '14. and Warren Slawson, To, are now enrolled as Freshmen at the University of Michigan. Miss Francis Arntz, TO, is teaching at Maple Rapids. Michigan. Mrs. Theo. Osborne. '01, of Chicago, has returned home after visiting friends and relatives in Greenville and Carson City. Miss Rosa Graham, 'll, is now teaching in the Commercial and History departments of the High School at Momence. Illinois. Miss Graham is a graduate of Olivet College, To. Miss Ruth Tidey, T4, and Marcus Tidey, To, are now in charge of rural schools near Greenville. Miss Gertrude Newbrough, '14, is attending school at M. A. C. Miss Mae Amidon. T2, has recently enrolled as a student of the Central Normal School at Mt. Pleasant. Mr. J. B. Hendry, TO, is now located at Marshfield, Oregon. Miss Nina Graham, To, has returned to her studies at Olivet College. Charles Gibson. '08, has attended the Furniture Show at Grand Rapids. Earl M. Feldt. ’ll, has resigned his position with Feldt Skroder and has left for Detroit. Alumni news of interest will be greatly appreciated if forwarded to the Alumni Editor of The Tyro. The Tyro earnestly solicits the patronage and support of every Greenville High School Alumnus. It will bring your old school days and the old school spirit back to you, and keep you in touch with the doings of the G. IT. S. You need The Tyro and The Tyro needs you. Get together. Athletics Girls’ Alumni Game The Girls’ High School team, consisting of Adeline Kopansky and Vera Parker, centers; Edna Caswell and Esther Miller, guards; Mary Emily Ranney and Irene Tidey, forwards, was defeated by the Alumni girls December 17 in the High School Gymnasium by one point, 17 to 16. The Alumni team, girls who had won great honors for G. H. S. in the past, as usual, showed good form. Marguerite Norton and Vera Van-dervere played forwards and did exceptionally good work, taking into consideration that they have not practiced this year. Ruth Tidey and Dorothy Black did their part as guards. Ruby Sage, a former basketball coach, played as usual, while Merle Skroder was as quick as ever. It was a great treat for the high school students to again see the old stars back in line and to welcome them to G. H. S. once more. The H. S. girls are very anxious to challenge them again, and of course, feel that they could turn the score around. This game was the first played this year by the girls, two of them playing their first public game. Several of the more experienced plavers were unable to take part. Much enthusiasm and good spirit was shown and all felt that the girls had a good backing in which to start their basketball season. G. H. S. vs L. H. S. Greenville won the first game of the season by defeating Lakeview on our own floor. Gordon and Perkins have their old-time speed and when they got the ball a score was certain. Burkholder played guard. Silverthorn showed up well; this is his first year on the team. Vining made four fouls in the first half and Decker finished the game in good style. Greenville’s Lineup Lakeview’s Lineup Perkins, R. F. Schultz, R. F. Gordon, L. F. Kinnee, C. Vining and Decker, C. Kirtland, L. F. Burkholder, R. G. Silverthorne, L. G. Henkel, Sub. Goals Perkins 5. Gordon 18. Vining 2. Silverthorne 2. Decker 5. Free Throws Silverthorne 5 out cf 8. Reynolds, R. G. Wood. L. G. Wedderborn, Sub. Van Orman, Sub. Score 69-15 G H. S. vs L. H. S Greenville could not keep up with the Lake-view five and lost its first game this season on Lakeview floor. Greenville made the first basket but Lakeview overcame the lead and kept going ahead, the first half ending in Lakeview’s favor by a score of 11 to 7. Greenville lost Gordon in the second half and Xelson was put in. They also lost McCreedy towards the end of the last half and Vining was substituted. Every player had at least two fouls on him at the end of the game. The game ended with a score of 24 to 14 in Lakeview’s favor. Greenville’s Lineup Gordon, L. F. Silverthorne. L. G.-L. F. McCreedy, R. F. Nelson, Sub. L. G.-R. F. Decker, C. Vining, L. G. Burkholder, R. G. The “Midgets” of the H. S. defeated the Eighth grade team in the Gym Friday, January 8, by the score of 14 to 11. The “Midgets” showed fast team work. The Eighth grade deserves credit, for they had had very little practice this year. Athletics (Continued) High School vs Alumni Greenville High School won a fast and hard fought game from the Almuni of the city. Tidey and Slawson, two of our best last year players were on the tloor with the Alumni. Fowler and Christensen played good at forward but as they have not practiced together the playing was individual. Dickerson, with the aid of Slawson, kept the High School score quite low. Perkins and Gordon had their old-time speed and kept the ball between the most of the time. Decker and Tidey jumped nearly even but Tidey had a little advantage. Burkholder and Silverthorne kept the Alumni forwards working all the time. High School Perkins, R. F. Gordon, L. F. Burkholder, R. G. Silverthorne, L. G. Vining, Sub. Sherwood, Sub. Decker, C. Goals Perkins G. Gordon G. Decker 2. Free Throws Perkins, 2 out of 5. Gordon, 6 out of 11. Boys’ Basket Ball Schedule Dec. 10 Dec. 22 Jan. 7 .. Lakeview Jan. 14 Jan. 21 Jan. 28 Feb. 4 ... At Home Feb. 11 Feb. 15 Abroad Feb. 18 Feb. 24 .. .Alma Feb. 25 ...Mount Pleasant... March 2 . .Fremont March 10.... . .Open March 17.... . .Lowell March 24.... . .Open March 31.... Girls’ Basket Ball Schedule Jan. 14 . .Ionia Tan. 21 . .Mount Pleasant.... ... At Home Feb. 15 . .Lowell ... At Home Feb. 25... March 17. .. . . .Lowell Miss M., in English—Arthur, how much time did you spend preparing this paper? Roell—One hour, railroad time. Miss M.—What does railroad time mean? Roell—Oh. stops included. Alumni Fowler. R. F. Christensen, L. F. Tidey, C. Dickerson, R. G. Slawson, L. G. Goals Fowler, 1. Tidey 5. Slawson 3. Free Throws Tidey. 1 out of 4. Fowler, 7 out of 10. Exchanges As this is the first issue of the Tyro, we have no exchanges, but hope to receive several next month. The staff is aiming to give the school a good paper and as many suggestions may be found in the exchanges we would greatly appreciate any which may be received. We also wish for criticism of our efforts and hope it will be given where due. As some of the H. S. pupils do not understand the purpose of this department, the editor thought it might be wise to say a few words regarding it. Many High Schools in the United States have school papers, and as one might gain something from another, this department was started. The exchanges which the Tyro may receive will be placed on one of the library reading tables for the benefit of all. Address al exchanges to Exchange Ed., The Tyro. Greenville High School, Greenville, Mich. Jokes Senior: I always look in the mirror to see if my face is clean after I wash it, don’t you? Freshie: Xo. sir: I look on the towel. Soon after being arrested for speeding this fall. Pete Hillman was driving at a speed near the limit when someone remarked “Hans is behind.” Immediately Pete became ashen white and hurriedly lowered his rate. A smart young fisher named Fisher Fished fish from the edge of a fissure. A fish with a grin Pulled the fisherman in. Xow they're fishing the fissure for Fisher. There was a young fellow named Dale. Who for drinking was put in the jail, He staid there all night, And in the morning was tight. So his father would not go his bail. Miss Macomber—What three words are the most used in our public schools? Doc.—I don't know. Miss Macomber—Good, that is correct. B. Xorton (in Eng. His.)—Mary Stuart was a very beautiful prince who lived— Tidey—Want to buy a ticket for the B. B. game ? Feldt—Is it a girls’ game? Tidey—Why certainly. Feldt—Then give me two tickets. What's the attraction ? Mr. Myers—Why not speak more distinctly? Ethel—A soft answer turneth away wrath. Miss Fish—Xow. in early Saxon times there is said to have been a chieftain's beautiful daughter captured by the Danes— Crosby (yawning and paying better attention )—“What did you say?” Miss Fish—Xow. Porter, it is nothing to be excited about, she died almost 1200 years ago. Crosby—Oh. Ray—There is chocolate on your mouth. Martha—Oh. you’re welcome to it. A. Church—“Lynes Baldwin did not need many clothes on the last sleigh ride.” Mary D.—“Why?” A Church—“He took Coats with him.” The reason Youngs' hair is so pretty is because he uses Xewbrough's Herpicide. Jim McCreedy likes all Detroit cabarets, but is said to prefer the Griswold. Herb—What is the scientific name for snoring? Jim—Sheet music. Fat” likes peaches, but shows preference for the Crawford. What are you crying for, Willie ? I ve got a toothache and thercain’t no school to stay home from.—Am. Boy. (ieorge—What course do you expect to graduate in? Perk—Oh. in the course of time. Awful Calamity.—Charles is afraid he will get lagrippe. He has washed his hands. Pete (inLatin)—Jubet vicessem. (you bet we kiss 'em). Julia (translating Latin) carior ( more dear) dearer. Al.—“Moore, dear. Where’s the best place to hold the world’s fair? Around the waist, of course.—Ex. The joke editor may work until His brains and hands are sore : But some poor duffer's sure to say, “Gee. I've heard that before. —Ex. Herb likes flowers, but was overheard saying he had a decided liking for Walda Rose. S’More Jokes “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he reap. Johnny repeated it after his father and seemed to have mastered the correct wording. As they drew near Sunday school, father gave Johnny his last rehearsal. “Now, son,” he said, “let's have the Golden Text once more. This is what he got: “Whatscver a man seweth always rips.”—N. A. R. D. A. “Zeke” says this isn't so. |Experience.) Teacher—“Leo, you mustn't laugh out loud in the school room. Leo—“I didn't mean to do it. I was smiling and the smile busted. Teacher—Can you name an important city in Alaska? Pupil—No’m. Teacher—Correct.—Ex. First Man—What's the hardest thing about taxes? Second Man—Getting the money to pay them.—Ex. Here's something queer,” said the dentist. “You say this tooth has never been worked on before, but I find small flakes of gold on mv instrument. “I think you have struck my back collar button,” replied the victim.—N. A. R. D. A. Why is Physics like love ? Because the lower the gas the higher the pressure.—Ex. Miss Griswold—Give three general subjects in which you are interested. D. Slawson—Breakfast, dinner and supper. Charles says you can talk about your diamonds and pearls all you want to, but “Coral for mine. “You knew your lesson today.” said the head of the team, accusingly. “Yes, sir.” “Well, let it go this time, but it looks as if you were neglecting your basketball somewhat. “Zeke —I wonder if Thomas Edison is anything of an athlete? Fat—They say he has made some wonderful records. In Eng. Lit.—Tennyson got married and in the same year he published “In Memoriam. “Drs. Smith and Jinks are going to operate on Hawkins.” “Necessary?” “Yep. Dr. Jinks wants a new car, and Dr. Smith has a heavy note coming due.”—X. A. R. D. Almanac. Here's to our wives and sweethearts, May they never meet.—Toasts. Here’s to our mother-in-laws, God bless them. But we won’t insist upon it.—Toasts. - Are You from Missouri? Fresh Salted Peanuts 5c per half pound Heim’s 5-10-15-25c Store Obetts Walters For Staple and Fancy Groceries 101 N. Lafayette St. It’ a Home-Made Loaf Baking bread with the right kind of ttour is a delightful duty performed these “high cost of living” days. It’s ever so much cheaper. The same money expended with us for FAVORITE flour as you spend at the bakers will give you almost twice as many loaves. We guarantee our flour to you in every respect and if you are the least bit skeptical, we should be pleased to give you enough free of charge, for one baking. Try it out, see for yourself. Don't take anyone’s word. We leave it to you. R. J. Tower Milling Co. “FAVORITE” FLOUR R. H. Wells North Side Restaurant The best place to eat Regular Meals and Short Orders. Special Sunday Dinners at 25 cents. Board by day or week R. H. WELLS, Prop. Eat Daddy’s Bread And the smile wont come off Green’s Bakery £v ryj t c(y fJrac j at Peter vanDeinse f7Am o.'XXdJJL Start The Most Complete Drug Store in Montcalm County GRIPPE PILLS The quickest and most effective remedy for I.aGrippe; guaranteed, or your money back 25c Yes, Ma’m For quantity, quality and reasonable prices, call on J. E. VanWormer The South End Grocer Phone 20-lr Shoe Repairing If your shoes need repairing don’t forget to bring them to J. G. Wolfer 306 South Lafayette Street Greenville Steam Laundry A. E. PRESTON, Proprietor Good Work All the Year Around and Prompt Service 320 South Safayette St. Phone 159 Alumnus: Buy the TYRO Boost the TYRO Special Alumni Dept. Winter Inn Barber Shop Finest Equipped Barber Shop in the City We give Massages and Shampoos, and make a specialty of cutting children’s hair. We also guarantee satisfaction gould McLaughlin Proprietors Winter Inn Cafe One of the most up-to-date Cafes in the state. Our Bill o’ Fair included everything in season, put tip by one of the best cheffs in the state. Order what you want and pay for what you order. We sell commutation at $2.30 for $2; $3.30 for $3; $5 for $4.50. My motto: “As Good as the Best, and Better Than the Rest” W. H. MILLS, Proprietor KELLER RICHARDS Confectionery Tobacco Lunches Cigars Ice Cream in Fancy Bricks Johnston’s Complete Line of Chocolates (Mllwuukee) 210 South Lafayette Street Phone 185 Compliments of J. H. Temmink Co. R. J. Tower Electric Company “The Quality Store” ft 5. Everything in Hardware Slawson’s Drug Store Popularly called Slawson’s Pill Shop 300 South Lafayette Street Phone No. 4 “Slawson’s Coal Makes Warm Friends” “A friend is one who knows all about you and still likes you”—Hubbard ‘‘Silver Ash Coal” has made new friends year by year, and kept the old ones—simply because it’s good. Certified Weights and Motor Truck Service Telephone 29-2r EARLE B. SLAWSON ‘‘THE COAL MAN” Edsall Fountain Pens . . $1 and up Edsall’s Sheaffer’s Fountain Pens . . $2.50 Edsall’s Book Waterman Ideal Fountain Pens 2.50 Book Store Every Fountain Pen sold has Store our guarantee The pupils of G. H. S. and its organizations extend their most sincere sympathy to John Henkel and the other members of the family in their recent bereavement. Eugene Straight—President of the Senior class. Charles Reid—President of the Junior class. Irving Fralick—President of Sophomore class. Donald Slawson—President of Freshmen class. Clark Decker—President of the Senate. Roy Ferguson—Editor of the Tyro. JU )UiO Drug n . store and pay you three per cent interest on your Savings Book account. I I Gibson, Pros. E. KnUo« Vice Prw. I 0. U. Qthfton, 2nd Vice Pros. W. H. Browne. Cashier The Home of the Hart, Schaffner Marx Clothes !