Hemlock High School - Huskie Yearbook (Hemlock, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1917 volume:

HEMLOCK HIGH SCHOOL ELITE STAFF SCHOOL BOARD MR. GEORGE DAY................................. President MR. R. B. BEAVER ............................. Secretary MR. WILLIAM PAHL................................Treasurer MR. R. T. WATSON .................................Trustee MR. HERMAN MUELLER ...............................Trustee TRIBUTE TO SCHOOL BOARD In giving praise to the different bodies that control our worthy school, special mention must be made of our honorable school board who have made it possible and easier for our faculty to carry out their plans of study by tfyeir generosity and broad-mindedness. Their interest never ceases even tho they receive little or nothing for thir services, only the satisfaction of seeing our school progress; and for the future welfare of our school we hope that the present board of education may be retained. SENIOR CLASS POEM The bell has ceased its ringing, For us it will ring no more; Our lessons have been completed; We pass out the entry door. Four years ago found us Freshmen, Entering upon our career. We admit we were excited And were somewhat filled with fear. But dark days glided by quickly, And we found ourselves one day Roaming along as Sophomores In the most delightful way; For we mastered every problem, Whether it was small or great, ’Till the year had passed entirely, And we entered the Junior gate. As Juniors we were eager To show off how much we knew; But the Seniors seemed to excel us In everything that we’d do. “But never mind, wise Seniors, It won’t be long ere our turn To act the brightest and wisest, And all of our class-mates spurn.” But since we have reached this highness, We are greatly changed in thought, For we find that though we seem greatest, There’s many things we’ve forgot. So even though we are graduates, And have learned our lessons well, The hardest task is left,—which is To bid you all farewell. ELSIE VOORHEIS, 1917. EMMA DAY —“Emmy” “No melancholy exists in this tall, fair maiden.” President of ’17 class. “Dear Boy Graduates.” ETHLYN HALLER —“Ethel” “You’ll have to show me.” Glee Club. “Dear Boy Graduates.” Secretary of Literary Society. ELSIE VOORHEIS “Quiet and Sincere.” Class Editor of Elite. Editor of Mirror. Glee Club. Deutseher Verein. Classical Club. ERNA WARDIN “Of spirit still and quiet.” “Dear Boy Graduates.” Glee Club. Classical Club. Deutseher Verein. Treasurer of ’17 class. GENEVA CLAREY — “Jennie” “How pretty her blushing was And how she blushed again.” Secretary of ’17 class. Glee Club. “Dear Boy Graduates.” Classical Club. HELEN McBRATNIE — “Curly” “As prone to mischief As able to perform it.” “Dear Boy Graduates.” Deutscher Verein. Mirror Editor. Elite Story Editor. Glee Club. Treasurer of Classical Club. EDNA RAUCHOLZ — “Jim” “Life is a jest, and all things show it; 1 thot so once, and now I know it.” “Dear Boy Graduates.” Classical Club. Joke Editor of Elite. BENJAMIN McBRATNIE — “Ben” “Such high-bred manners, Such good-natured wit.” Baseball. “Dear Boy Graduates.” Glee Club. Editor-in-Chief of Elite. President of Deutscher Verein. Classical Club. VALEDICTORY Friends, fellow students, teachers, and class of ’17, when I was asked to deliver the valedictory I thot of the verb “valeo,” in Latin, which means “farewell,” and “dictus” means “to speak,” therefore I reasoned it out that I must stand before you tonight in order to say farewell. Now the word farewell has a much deeper meaning than people usually think it has, when they say it. It not only means for us to say good-bye to our classmates, to our fellow stu- dents, and our teachers, but also to the many habits we have formed in past years. We are now standing at the entrance of a new world. For years we have been fitting ourselves to enter upon this new exist- ence. The lessons which our High School has taught to us are but solutions of problems which our future will present. We have studied life in all its various forms, yet our knowledge is but passive. We are about to enter into a great hurrying world and study life in action. The swift currents of affairs will sweep us onward into new scenes and new associations. We will now act quite independent of one another, and it is this independent action that gives force its worth. This is but a glimpse of the great universe before us. It is really life in action. It is man striving to assert his needs. Every individual who has lived or died has given some new impulses to humanity, and it is by these impulses that we are drawn into active life. As we bid farewell to the old familiar scenes which are en- closed by our narrow horizon and enter upon a broadened field of action, we are attended by a multitude of lofty spirits, these are memories of our school days. Pictures are vividly brought before us that have grown dear to us thro associations. They show us the long and hard struggles of our short journey. Often our way seemed darkened and our steps faltered, but we were cheered and upheld and directed upward and onward by those who have so kindly taken the responsibilities upon themselves of guiding and instructing us. At last our journey draws to a close, the summits of our early endeavors are reached but are still afar off, calling us into new and large fields of action. But before we leave the old life, with all its dear scenes and associations, we pause a few moments to express our thanks and to say farewell. For all the opportunities offered to us and the assistance given to us, I, in behalf of the class of ’17, wish to extend our sincere thanks to each and every one of you. Especially to the school board, who have shown themselves worthy of the great trust placed in them. Friends, relatives, and parents, we wish to thank you for the interest you have shown in our welfare and we will try to re- ward to some small degree the sacrifices you have made for us. We also desire to express our thanks to our teachers, but we feel that no words can repay the debts of gratitude we owe to them. They have devoted themselves to the careful training of each of the students in order that they may again instruct those who are placed in their care. Let us try to prove ourselves worthy of their efforts by our devotion to our future work and by our zeal in the cause of an education. Classmates, this evening has not been appointed as a mere social gathering, but for our final depai'ture. Altho we have looked forward to this time with great pleasure, yet our hearts are now filled with sorrow by the parting from our old school which seemed like a home to us for the past four years. This night may not only separate us from each other, but may also mean the end of many friendships formed in the past years. All the pleasure, toils, joys and sorrows which we have experienced together in our short jour- ney are even now but memories. We have now reached the point when we must step out into the new and much wider world that lies before us. And to those who have not completed their high school course we will say, do your task well and you will surely reach the standard for which you are aiming. Hoping that nothing will ever stain the honors that we have gained in our high school course, I again say farewell. ERNA WARDIN. PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS The exercises of tonight close the second period in the history of our school. They mark the passing of the class of ’17, the largest of the Hemlock High School. We are all proud of the fact that we are members of this class; but we have a very peculiar feeling which is mixed of joy and of sadness. Of joy, because we have reached the point for which we have been striving for twelve years; and of sadness, because we are leaving forever the members of the class of ’17, the teachers, the undergraduates and the school. Day after day we have assembled here, mingled with all people in high school, and attended all the school associations. They are very vivid in our mind now—they can never be forgotten. The events of the last four years will be remembered and recalled with pleasure. We shall remember many small incidents that have happened in high school, which seem hardly worth telling now, but which will linger long and fondly in our memory. This is the time we must say “good-bye.” We cannot take leave of these familiar walls and sunder the pleasant associations which have bound us together here, without acknowledging the debt of gratitude we owe to our school and to the members of the faculty for the training we have received under their di- rections. We appreciate the value of that which we have received here, it has depended upon their care and faithfulness. We know that without it we could achieve neither a moral nor a business success. Gentlemen of the School Board, we realize that it is your silent influence at work through the under-current of our school activities that has laid the foundation for this hour and has made it possible for us to stand before you tonight. You have provided for us the school building, to be forever set aside as an institution of learning—a place where all young men and women in search of educational advantages may meet together for the purpose of being instructed in such branches of knowledge as they may seem to need. To many of us the education which we have accomplished here will be our capital and equipment in beginning life and whatever wealth and honor we may win hereafter in the world, we shall be largely indebted to our school as the means of success. Let us then always remember the Hemlock High School with affection and let us express our sincere thanks to the members of the faculty and school board. Classmates of ’17, we shall soon separate never again to be assembled in classes in this school. From this day on we shall occupy a different position and shall live a different life. The issue of the future, for honor or for shame, rests in no accident of position or circumstances, but in our own hands. Let us then in the future have many pleasant memories of our fellowship and the never failing affectionate remembrance of our high school days. It is my sincere wish that honor and happiness accompany you. Let us do as Long- fellow says, “Let us then be up and doing; With a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait.” EMMA DAY. SENIOR PLAY The Seniors presented their play, “The Dear Boy Graduates,” on Friday evening, January the thirteenth, also Saturday evening, the fourteenth, in the town hall. The play was well attended on both evenings the class taking in forty-seven dollars. Cast of Characters The Dear Boy....................................Benj. McBratnie Genevieve, his older sister.....................Geneva Clarey Mamie, his younger sister.......................Beatrice Heinitz Caroline, his mother ...............................Ethel Haller Bessie Moore, his best girl...................Monica O’Connor Helen Milton, his country cousin..............Helen McBratnie Mary Milton, country aunt...........................Alice Rowe Jerusha Walker, old maid aunt.......................Erna Wardin Leona Westfield, city cousin....................Edna Raucholz Martha Westfield, city aunt.........................Emma Day Prof. Hudson ...................................Perry Norcross Prof. Jones ..................................Clifford Ostrander Tom Leonard 1 f George Wilt Dick Reed | chums.............................-j Thomas Stapleton Harry Duff J [ Henry O’Connor Grandma Walker ..................................Mildred Sellers Owing to the excellent manner in which all who were in the play took their parts, the faculty invited them to a banquet which was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Watson. Mr. Raymo was a very good toastmaster and toasts were given by the following people: Toast to Sophomores, Perry Norcross; Toast to Juniors, Monica O’Connor; Toast to Seniors, Benj. McBrat- nie ; Toast to Players, Miss Austin. Music was one of the enjoyments of the evening. All present were very much amused when Mr. Raymo read his favorite poem, entitled “I he Frailest of the Frails.” Everyone left at an early hour—it being morning. MILDRED CARVER Deutscher Verein. Classical Club. MARY HALL Classical Club. CLIFFORD OSTRANDER Deutscher Verein. “Dear Boy Graduates.” Glee Club. HENRY WARDIN Treasurer of Basketball Association. Deutscher Verein. Classical Club. Baseball. Basketball. ANNA POPP Glee Club. Secretary of Classical Club. ERNEST SMITH Editor of Mirror. Deutscher Verein. Classical Club. Baseball. Glee Club. DALE TURNER Baseball. Classical Club. MONICA O’CONNOR President of Junior class. President of Classical Club. “Dear Boy Graduates.” IIARRY BEAMISH Business Manager of Elite. Secretary of Basketball Association. Deutscher Verein. Treasurer of ’18 class. ANNA HASE Deutscher Verein. Glee Club. WILLIAM RAUCHOLZ Deutscher Verein. Baseball. Glee Club. GRACE CUSICK Deutscher Verein. Classical Club. Elite Class Editor. JUNIOR JOURNAL I will endeavor to tell all I can about our past three years in high school. We entered this institution three years ago as the first Freshman class of our new high school. Our total number was twenty-one, most of us coming from the country where we had spent the first eight years of our school life, toiling and striving onward toward this our goal. We were regarded by the higher classes as being green, and not sociable enough to attend any of the school en- tertainments. In this way we were often plagued and looked down upon. With Mr. Raymo as our teacher and principal we progressed rapidly. In June we attended the Sophomore “hop.” This was the first time we had a chance to attend any school gathering and by closely observing the refined actions of the Juniors and Seniors we were well aware of the fact of knowing how to act. When we left the school house the 11th of June, we were indeed a happy class, for every one had received a certificate of promotion to the tenth grade. Our two months’ vacation passed quickly and found us back again September the eighth, approaching the school house, our number having decreased from twenty-one to eighteen. Violet Emeott and Violet Tessin left to take up their studies in the Arthur Hill High School, Mae Hawley accepted a position in Chicago and Florence Wilt bid adieu to high school and entered a business course in Detroit. Mr. Raymo was again our superintendent and Miss Sampson our language teacher. This term some of the boys of our class made themselves famous in our town by playing on the high school basketball team. Walter Schmidt was our athletic star, Bill Raucholz made a good forward, while Francis Richards and Noble Smith made fine guards. There were no teams of the surrounding towns that could ever boast of beating Hemlock. Henry Wardin and Dale Turner played forwards in our second team, while Harry Beamish, another lad of our class, acted as secretary of the Ath- letic Association. Nothing very important happened until January, when we held our second annual Sophomore “hop.” By this being a howling success we proved to the Juniors and Seniors that the little “green Freshmen” were rapidly becoming society people. Soon June was at hand and our class again held the honor of pass- ing the exams, successfully. September found us busy again at work as Juniors, Mr. Raymo still our superintendent and Miss Austin as language teacher; we now numbered only thirteen. Noble Smith, one of our basketball players, left school to work in Flint; Walter Schmidt entered Ferris Institute, Big Rapids; Gladys Streeter entered training as a nurse in the Saginaw General Hospital; Ada Doyle left school but still resides in Hemlock. Soon school will close again for vacation; upon entering again we hope it will be as Seniors, and to the Sophomores we leave the laboratory and physics book and our name as Juniors, hoping that they will prove as worthy as we have tried to be. GRACE CUSICK. ? $ Miss Loynes (in American History class) : “I’m surprised at you not know- ing when Columbus discovered America. What did the heading in today’s lesson read?” Jimmie: “Columbus, 1492.” Miss Lo.vnes: “Well, isn’t that plain enough?” Jimmie: “I thot that was his telephone number.” ? ¥ ¥ Mr. Raymo (in History class) : “What is a philosopher?” Inez: “A typewriter.” $ ? If Dale married Mildred and someone was to “Seller” a washing machine, would he “Turner”? $ ? '? Miss Harris: “Give me a sentence containing ‘notwithstanding’.” Pupil: “The man was tired but not with standing.” ¥ ¥ ■¥ Edna: “What is your future profession going to be, Emma?” Emma: “Teaching ‘Art’.” ■¥ $ ¥ Caught in the Act A Sophomore, ’tis sad to tell, Once thot he loved a maiden well (Ask Tom) ; And as he his love would show, Was caught in the act by C. A. Raymo. ¥ $ ?’ Helen: “Why do so many of the fellows go to the big dances stag?” Madge: “On account of the scarcity of doe, perhaps.” $ $ $ First Student: “What is a sense of humor?” Second Student: “A sense of humor is that which makes you laugh at what happens to somebody else, which would make you angry if it happened to you.” ? ¥ ¥ Lives of Seniors all remind us We should do our level best; And departing leave behind us Note books that will help the rest. CHRONICLES September 5— Back to school again. General greetings. Teachers are all smiles. 6— Classes began. 11—Freshmen being shown around. 15—Seniors hold first class meeting and their usual “squabbles” began. 18—Everybody busy speaking, sometimes two on the floor. 28— Mr. Raymo reads us the “Riot Act” about speaking. 29— Francis Minto and Ellen Darby dropped out of the Senior class, then there were eight. October 2— The girls hold a very successful meeting and start plans for the box social and program to be given for the benefit of the rest room. 3— The play practice began. 4— County Fair; many absent. 5— More absent. 6— GO. HURRAH! VACATION TODAY. 9—Year book staff elected. 10—The boys begin football. 13—School closed on account of diphtheria. 15-20—Vacation. 25— New excuse to leave the room to work on “Mirror.” 26— Stapleton leaves for a sojourn at Midland. 27— First Literary Society meeting; Mr. Pierce, president. Football game be- tween C. Ostrander’s and McBratnie’s teams; Ben’s team victorious. 28— Box social given by girls; a program and dance also. It was a very success- ful event. 30—Miss Nelson gave health talk. “Now, boys, confess, who have smoked cigarettes?” November 3—Second football game played; Cliff’s team won. 6— Junior’s pins and rings arrive. 7— Mock election ; Hughes elected. 8— Arguments concerning election. 10—Many absent; concert night before. First basketball game of the season; Merrill vs. Hemlock, but Merrill won. Ed. Rowe new captain. 15—Senioi's rings and pins arrive; very welcome, because the Juniors received theirs first. 17-—Martin Bauer returns for a day. The basketball team journeys to M. H. S. only to be beaten again. 20—Sophomores busy prepaiing for “hop.” 24—Everyone said there was never a better “hop” given than did our little bunch of Sophs, give. 27— Sewing room a new source of amusement. 28— Deutscher Verein organized. 29— Mr. Raymo informs us we must come back Friday after Thanksgiving. December 4—No session room teacher; Miss Austin ill. 5, 6, 7—Crocheting and tatting favorite pastime 11— Girls ordered out of the rest room, alias “nursery.” 12— At last H. H. S. won from M. H. S. 19—Second meeting of the Deutscher Verein in school house. Mr. Howe does not like waxed floors, better have it in Town Hall. 22—School out for Christmas vacation. Literary Society meeting. “Merry Christmas all.” January 2— Annual display of Christmas jewelry, neckties, ribbons, etc. 3— Seniors select cast for their play, “Dear Boy Graduates.” Begin practicing and get out of classes now and then. 5—They even practice after supper and Mr. Raymo allows them to dance all of one-half hour afterwards. 12— They give play and receive big head, so boldly give it again. 13— The teachers give the players a banquet; all reported a good time. 19—Many absent; C. A. R. frowns more than usual. Mr. Pettingill gave a speech at Town Hall. 22— Everyone tired out from over study. Semester exams, begin. 23— “Steve” Richards returns to school for the fourth time. Mr. Raymo ab- sent in p. m. 26—The last of the “Finals.” 28— New classes start study. Junior room enjoyed their sleighride, which hap- pened to be mostly walk. 29— Seniors have more “squabbles” when they plan on taking their play to Laporte. 31—Cards for first semester; some smiling, others grumbling to themselves. Hemlock wins from S. M. H. S. of Saginaw. February 2— The Hi H. S. first team play A. H. H. S. seconds and receive a trouncing. 3— Seniors take their play to Laporte. Ask them how much they made and watch them frown. 6— Deutscher Verein met again, altho they were afraid war would be declared. 7— Breckenridge High School 12, H. H. S. 17. Harry is so pleased, they had a four-dollar crowd. 9—Lecture on “Mechanical Dance.” 12—Miss Dungey has company. N. B. 15—Sewing girls move to basement, classes not so well attended. 16, 17—B. B. boys get beaten both nights in the absence of one of the guards. 19— “Jim” gets the cold shoulder for deserting the team. 20— A very lively Deutcher Verein meeting. 22—The Dramatic Reading class make their debut at literary meeting. 26— Seniors and Juniors get pictures taken for Elite. 27— Dramatic Reading class begin inflicting their orations upon the Senior Hi room. Benj. McBratnie speaks first on the program. March 2—Algebra I class tries hard to learn something. 5— Lots of excitement when some Freshmen girls get lost and stray into Senior room. Emma Day told us how great Napoleon was. 6— Mr. Raymo gave a speech entitled “Keep Out of Halls.” Erna Wardin tells about Germans. 7— Some people move into new vicinity which they do not approve of. Elsie Voorheis gave a speech about aeroplanes. 9—The basketball team to Merrill and were beaten by one point. They became familiar with the town waiting there until 3:00 a. m. for the train. Edna Raucholz told us what to read. 13— The shark class get sent to their seats. Helen McBratnie gave a speech. 14— Geneva Clarey speaks on woman suffrage. 15— Fun to watch people coming up to school, being very slippery and windy. Ethel Haller gives a speech on music. 16— Dramatic Reading class make their first appearance in public. M. H. S. 1, H. H. S. 23, in their last contest. 19— Everybody “primps.” Photographer comes to take pictures for Elite. 20— Deutscher Verein had best program ever. 21— “Sweet Spring has come.” 22— Seniors busy for “once” working on their speeches. 23— Mr. Raymo insists upon singing patriotic songs in chapel. Saginaw High School vs. Hemlock High School, and H. H. S. won, after which Mr. Raymo gave the boys a banquet. 27— Everyone back to furs and caps; winter returns. 28— Zella Thomas, an alumnus, a visitor. 29— Oh, to be a German club officer, and miss school to visit Saginaw. 30— Spring vacation starts. April 9—Back to school again. Francis Minto visits in school in a. m. 10- —More company today. 11— Some pictures return from the engravers for Elite. Some people take ad- vantage of warm weather and go for a ride in a Ford, which goes one mile per hour. 13—The German club masquerade was both a financial and social success. 17—Ed. Rowe elected baseball captain. 19— Cliff Ostrander visits school. 20- —Baseball on account of rain. 24—Glee club start practicing for May Festival. May 4—Box social. 16—School Fair. 25—Festival. June 1—Junior “hop.” 3—Baccalaureate sermon. 7— -Commencement. 8— Class day. HELEN McBRATNIE, ’17. SOPHOMORES OFFICERS PERRY NORCROSS ..................................President THOMAS STAPLETON ................................Treasurer MILDRED SELLERS .................................Secretary GEORGE WILT...................................Class Editor MEMBERS Edward Rowe Madge Ileinitz Alice Rowe Beatrice Heinitz Henry O’Connor Edward Ault SOPHOMORE HISTORY Two years ago a happy bunch of Freshmen entered Hemlock High School. At first we numbered eighteen, but later four were obliged to leave, which reduced our number to fourteen. We came from widely scattered schools throughout the township, and so for a little while could not pull together, for we knew nothing of “high school spirit.” Mr. Raymo lectured us several times on this sub- ject, and after we had grasped the idea, we discovered that there was nothing more important, and now we are as loyal a class as can be found. After becoming better acquainted we settled down to work, holding two class meetings, one on the sixteenth of September, in the Junior room, for the purpose of electing officers, at which Miss Cassie Loynes acted as chairman. The following officers were elected: President—Thomas Stapleton. Secretary and Treasurer—Martin Bauer. Next year, when we entered school, we found that our original eighteen had dwindled from one cause or another to ten. We were interested from the start this year because we were acquainted with the school and already realized that it was doing us a great deal of good. The one event that marks this year in our high school life was the Sophomore “hop,” given on the 23rcl of November, in honor of the Freshmen. We think that it was the best “hop” given in the history of the school. On the 20th of October we held a class meeting, choosing green and gold as our colors and electing the year’s officers. We hope to pass satisfactory examinations at the end of this year and enter school in the fall of 1917 without losing a single member. GEORGE WILT. v FRESHMEN MOTTO: “Knowledge is the key to success.” FLOWER: Lily of the Valley. COLORS: Yellow and Blue. OFFICERS MONROE SMITH ..........................................President CASSIE GLENN...........................Treasurer and Art Editor DELIA W OLEG RAM.......................................Secretary DORIS STENZEL ............................................Editor Inez Champlin Anna Graham Selma Beier Oscar Bauer MEMBERS Willis Wright Thomas Phelps James Ault Helen Raucholz Beulah Thomas Herbert Preuss Francis Emeott FRESHMEN EDITORIALS It was when the Freshmen were asked to contribute their his- tory for the annual that we realized that the school term was nearly over and that soon we would no longer be Freshmen, and that now, having had our share of the title, we are willing to give it to our successors. At our first meeting we elected our officers and at several later meetings selected our motto, flower, and colors. When school started last fall we numbered twenty, but a few have dropped out because they have either lost their ambition or are working, so that now we have only fifteen in our class. It is our hope that when nineteen twenty arrives our class will be the largest that ever graduated from this school. Summing up everything that has happened in our Freshman year, we find that it has been spent very happily, altho there has been plenty of work mixed in. DORIS E. STENZEL. HISTORY OF OUR SCHOOL On the third day of March, 1866, John McMullen, then clerk of the Board of School Inspectors of the Township of Richland, ad- dressed a note to Mr. Philo Thomas, stating that the first meeting of School District No. 4 would be held in his home on the 26th day of the current month, and Philo Smith returned the notice with the statement that he had notified by personal and written notice the following gentlemen: Amos Abby, Andrew McForta, E. C. Curtis, Thomas Mould, Sr., Thomas Mould, Jr., Cuyler Morice, Geoi'ge Stokes and H. D. Smith. At the meeting on the twenty-sixth, E. C. Curtis was elected moderator; H. D. Smith, director; T. Mould, Jr., assessor; and the meeting was adjourned until the fifth of April. So began the pres- ent school system of this township. At the meeting on the twenty- sixth the site for the school was established on the corner east of Mr. Thomas’s one-half acre lying in the northeast corner of south- west one-quarter section 28, town 12 north, range 2 east. Mr. Cuy- ler Morice agreed to sell said land to said Discrict for three dollars. On motion of Abby that we buy the said one-half acre, carried. It was voted that the amount be put into the assessment roll that fall and it was also voted that we have three months this summer taught “by a female teacher.” (So runs the records.) “The work of building the school house was sold to the lowest bidder, J. M. Smith, for $118. Ten thousand shingles were sold to the District by Philo Thomas for $3.75 per thousand. The haul- ing of the lumber was sold to H. D. Smith for one dollar per thous- and, from the mill to the school house site; the District then voted to raise $112 for the purpose of paying for building and furnishing material for said school house. Dated this ninth day of May, 1868.” That was the way in which our predecessors took care of the de- mands for better school facilities. The site chosen was located on the Midland road, opposite the present home of Dr. Rinehart, and the building stood there until it was removed to make room for the third building, which was erected on the same site, and still stands there. They moved the old building to what is now the site of the Hotel National, where it was burned down. We could continue to dig into old records, and fill this book with their quaint spelling and old verbiage, but space forbids, and but the briefest peeps into the old record book are given here. Here is one glance at these entries which gives a vivid picture of the rewards of those who endeavored to set the feet of the young into the path of wisdom: “For the year 1866, Cornelia Moore, $32.50. For the year 1867, Cornelia Moore, $36.00 For the year 1868, Amanda Nelson, $52.00. For the year 1869, Mr. Crosby, $180.00.” We could go on and draw a word picture of the school children wending their way through the dark forest lanes, the subdued drone of childish voices muttering their “A, b, Abs,” the swish of the master’s rod as he taught “readin’ and and writin’ and ’rith- metic, to the tune of a hickory stick.” We could even portray the triumph of the country girl, as she spelled down the teacher at the bee, or we might spend a lot of time depicting the mortified anguish of the lad sitting in the corner, face to the wall, with the fool’s cap perched rakishly on his head, and we could compare with those olden school rooms the up-to-date school rooms of today. But we must get back to our subject before reminiscence leads us hopelessly astray. Before we turn to talk of buildings again, however, let us say here that those teachers of yesterday, with their obstreperous pupils, their trials, their facilities, their accomplish- ments deserve a high place in the archives of the country, because it is to them that we owe the foundation on which our present broad institution of knowledge is erected. The records of the township in regard to its school are so in- complete that it is difficult to get anything like an accurate, co- herent narrative from them. Deriving some information, we have had to bridge the gaps with imagination, and endeavor to fill up the holes left by those pioneers with the hear-say of old residents. The history of the first two buildings we got from the old record books, the third was torn down this spring in order to make room for the building of a residence, and the fourth is the present building. “Young man,” said Mr. Raymo, as he caught Wardin by the shoulder for throwing paper wads, “I believe Satan has got hold of you.” “I believe he has,” was the reply. '¥ ¥ ¥= Miss Haller: “But it is time for the guests to leave.” Miss Austin: “Yes; that is why I want you to sing.” ¥► ¥ ? “The King of Germany,” announced the teacher in a solemn voice. “Is called the Kaiser. Now, can anyone tell me what the ruler of Russia is called?” “The Czar,” roared the class. “And what is the Czar’s wife known as?” “The Czarina.” “Ah!” said the teacher, eyeing the flock fondly, “That is very good. Now who will tell me what the Czar’s children are called?” “Czardines!” yelled one little boy, triumphantly, while the master wept. $ ¥ “Father, what do they mean by gentlemen farmers?” “Gentlemen farmers, my son, are those who seldom raise anything except their hats.” Doctor: “Did that cure for deafness really help your brother?” Pat: “Sure enough; he hadn’t heard a sound for years, and the day after he took the medicine he heard from a friend in America.” ¥ ¥ Two men were hotly discussing the merits of a book. Finally one of them, himself an author, said to the other: “No, John, you can’t appreciate it. You never wrote a book yourself.” “No,” retorted John, “and I never laid an egg, but I am a better judge of an omelet than any hen.” $’ $ '¥ Father: “What did you and John talk about last night, dear?” Daughter: “Oh, we talked about our kith and kin.” Small Brother: “Yeth, Pop, I heard ’em. He seth, ‘Kin I have a kith?’ and she seth, ‘Yeth, you kin.’ ” ¥ ® S “Good-bye schoolmates, good-bye. For we are leaving Hemlock High; Its bell no more for us will ring, For we must start on some new thing.” ❖ Our Janitor Here’s to the janitor, a generous man. Who looks after the school as best he can; And whenever you meet him upon the street His good-natured smile cannot be beat. S ¥ ® She Had ’Em Student: “What are your terms for students?” Landlady: “Dead beats and bums.” $ “No,” said the honest man, “I was never strong on literature. To save my life I couldn’t tell you who wrote Gray’s Elegy.” ¥ ® «¥ Our Faculty Come in our Senior room and see Miss Austin toiling diligently; And her face a childish smile Seems speaking to you all the while. Then to our Junior room lets roam, For there you feel you are at home; Because when Miss Loynes smiles in her winning way It would make you like wanting to stay. Then across the hall we go, And into Miss Harris’s room you know, She’s charming as the morning sun, And always gives us a hearty wel-come. Then to Miss Dungey’s sewing room We journey every afternoon, While all the while we sew content, For on us Miss Dungey’s eyes are bent. Then to the left if you go You will in the office C. A. Raymo, In mathematics, physics, too, and general science, He will lead you thru. '$'? ? Edna: “Are you going to take physical training when you attend Normal?” Helen: Yes; I was always crazy about gym (Jim).” John: “Miss Harris, what is your favorite song?” Miss Harris: “When Johnny comes marching home.” BASKETBALL, 1916-1917 The twenty-ninth of March closed up the local high school’s basketball season. This sport has had a somewhat lean year both from the viewpoint of the scorekeeper and that of the treasurer. It is admitted that this year’s team has not the record held by last year’s team which lost but three games during the season, but when you consider the difference in weight and experience, and the fact that opposing teams were just as strong as before, the difference in records is not so apparent. The falling off in crow'ds was prob- ably due to loss of interest, since basketball is no longer a new thing for this village. The team is to be congratulated on their fighting spirit show’n throughout the year, for no matter how big the odds, they went into the game and never gave up until the referee’s whistle sounded “time up.” The best game they played was against Arthur Hill Reserves, and the most surprising one, as far as the score is con- cerned, was that against Merrill (23 to 1). The record for the year follows: Score Date. Team. Played at Opponents. Hemlock. Dec. 1—Breckenridge . . . Breckenridge 33 13 Dec. 12—German Lutheran Seminary.. . Hemlock 21 28 Jan. 26—St. Mary’s, Sagina w . Hemlock 6 24 Feb. 2—Arthur Hill Reserves , .Saginaw 24 16 Feb. 7—Breckenridge .. . . Hemlock 12 17 Feb. 16—St. Louis .St. Louis 32 7 Feb. 17—German Lutheran Seminary. . .Saginaw 40 20 Feb. 24—St. Mary’s . .Saginaw 25 14 Mar. 3—“Aber Nichts” .. . . Hemlock 21 14 Mar. 9—Merrill . . Merrill 15 14 Mar. 16—Merrill . Hemlock 1 23 Mar. 23—E. S. Seniors . . . . . Hemlock 9 16 Totals .239 206 Player’s Name. Field Goals. Free Throws. Total Points Stapleton . . .16 27 59 Wardin . . .24 — 48 Rowe . . . 12 13 37 Richards . . .19 — 38 Ault . . .12 — 24 Preuss—substitute. DER DEUTSCHE VEREIN Der Deutsche Verein held its first meeting on Tuesday, Nov- ember 19th, when the following officers were elected: Benj. McBratnie, president. George Wilt, vice-president. Thomas Stapleton, secretary. Henry O’Connor, treasurer. The aim of der Deutsche Verein is to increase the knowledge of conversational German and to create what is called “sprachge- fuehl.” This organization meets once a month at which time Ger- man programs are given by its members—business meetings are carried on entirely in German. Every one must respond to roll call by reciting a German poem or proverb. Refreshments are usually served after which there is about a half hour of dancing or games. Der Deutsche Verein gave a masquerade ball on Friday even- ing, April thirteenth, in the 1. O. O. F. Hall. Those who attended this party reported a very good time. The costumes were very effective, the United States being well represented by Uncle Sam and his wife. A special feature of the evening was the grand march which was led by Madge Heinitz and Ben McBratnie. Refreshments were served at eleven o’clock. CLASSICAL CLUB The Classical Club was organized on March the 18th. Anyone can be a member of it who has had at least one year of Latin. This organization plans to meet once a month at which times programs consisting of piano and vocal solos and speeches are given. OFFICERS MONICA O’CONNOR EDNA RAUCHOLZ . ANNA POPP ..... HELEN McBRATNIE .....President Vice-President .... Secretary . . . . Treasurer Miss Austin Grace Cusick Mildred Carver Mary Hall MEMBERS Erna Wardin Elsie Voorheis Geneva Clarey Henry Wardin Ernest Smith Dale Turner Beni. McBratnie THE SOPHOMORE“HOP” The third annual Sophomore “Hop” was given on Friday even- ing, November twenty-fourth, 1916, in honor of the Freshmen, at the I. O. O. F. Hall. The patrons and patronesses were: Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Beaver and Mr. and Mrs. James A. Lunney. The music was furnished by the Schultz orchestra. The hall was prettily decorated with green and gold crepe paper. The fifth dance was a favor dance during which bon-bon boxes and novelty pencils were given out, and pineapple sherbet was served later in the evening. LITERARY SOCIETY The Literary Society was organized in September, nineteen fifteen, when the following officers were elected: Benj. McBratnie, president. Edna Raucholz, Ellen Darby, editors of Mirror. The Mirror is a school paper which is published once a month. The following are some of the editors during the year 1915-18: Alice Rowe, William Raucholz, Zella Thomas, Thomas Staple- ton, Cecilia Doyle, Bregetta Doyle. For the year nineteen sixteen, the Literary Society elected the following officers: Cecil Pierce, president. Cassie Glenn, secretary. Cecil Pierce left school in October, after which time Cassie Glenn became editor ex-officio of the Mirror. Editors during 1916-17 are: Mildred Sellers, Elsie Voorheis, Doris Stenzel, Helen Raucholz, Anna Popp, Helen McBratnie, Henry Wardin, Ernest Smith. “J HOP” The Hemlock High School has given five very successful parties so far, and the Juniors are now planning on giving their “hop” on June the first. It is expected that this party will be the most enjoy- able of any. It will be given in the I. O. O. F. Hall, which will be decorated in pink and green. Schultz orchestra will furnish the music as usual. GLEE CLUB The Glee Club was organized in November and under the di- rection of the Misses Dungey and Harris, has done very well. At the Christmas program of the Literary Society everyone was surprised by the ability which they displayed when they sang “The Christmas Carol” and “Silent Night.” DIRECTORS Miss Dungey Miss Harris Geneva Clarey SOPRANOS Erna Wardin Madge Heinitz Inez Champlin Helen McBratnie Lorena Wehner Selma Beier Cassie Glenn Paul Bearse Delia Wolfgram ALTOS Anna Hase Ada Wehner Anna Popp Hilda Pahl Doris Stenzel Ethel Haller Anna Graham Elsie Voorheis Percy Day TENORS Thomas Phelps Willis Wright Clifford Ostrander Perry Norcross Charles Richards Ernest Smith BASSES Henry Short Walter Blank George Wilt William Raucholz Benj. McBratnie Henry O’Connor PIANIST Mabelle V. Austin As a climax to the year’s work the Club has planned on giving a May Festival on the 25th of May. There will be some outside talent from St. Louis but a great deal of the program will be ren- dered by this organization. As this is the first thing of its kind attempted by the high school it is looked forward to by all. THE ELITE STAFF BENJAMIN McBRATNIE HARRY BEAMISH..... MISS MABEL AUSTIN. . CASSIE GLENN ..... PERRY NORCROSS ___ EDNA RAUCHOLZ .... HELEN McBRATNIE . . . EDWARD ROWE....... .......Editor-in-Chief . . . Business Manager ........Social Editor ...........Art Editor .......Picture Editor ..........Joke Editor .........Story Editor .....Athletic Editor CLASS EDITORS ELSIE VOORHEIS...................................Senior GRACE CUSICK.....................................Junior GEORGE WILT...................................Sophomore DORIS STENZEL .................................Freshman We, the Staff of the first Elite, Do hope the following class will repeat, And give the High School a sumptuous view Of what the ’18 Class can do. Tho this be the High School’s first attempt, Which we hope will not meet with contempt, For lack of facilities and broadened view Will account for the brevity of our review. 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