Hudson High School - True Blue Yearbook (Hudson, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1917 volume:

TRUE BLUE 1 VVis. l’hone No. 12 Tri-State No. 50 Local Lumber Co. Building Materials of All Kinds WOOD AND COAL E. II. NAGEL, J. E. SLAUGHTER, E. O. LINDQUIST, President. Secretary. Manager. “The Bank of Service” SPENT FOOLISHLY Somewhere, Somehow. TEN GOLDEN DOLLARS, Each set with Ten Silver Dimes of Ten Pennies each. Do not spend your pennies, nickels and dimes foolishly but save and deposit them in this Bank. If you do not have a Savings Bank Account with us, why not open one at once? One Dollar will open the account and give you a bank book in your own name. STATE BANK OF HUDSON Hudson, Wis. W. E. Webster, President. John G. Hageotal, Cashier. W. C. Bradley, Vice Pres. Elbert M. Webster, Asst. Cash. “Save and Thou shalt have.” Office 111-J Phones Residence 51 DR. O. H. KING DENTIST Office Corner 3rd and Locust Streets TRUE BLUE F. J. CARR, President E. E. GATCHEI.L, Vice Pres. VV. J. BARTER, Vice Pres. B. C. BUNKER, Cashier THE NATIONAL BANK OF HUDSON A good bank in a good town; make it your bank in your town. You are always welcome, the officers are glad to be of service to you; come in and make inquiry regarding the banking business, it will help you some day. START SAVING SOMETHING BOYS! SEE M. GOLDBERG SON FOR CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS ST. CROIX AUTO SERVICE IS THE BEST Phone 25 A. J. SAMSON Shoe Shining THE SHOEMAN For the Best Footwear at Lowest Prices. 519 Second St., Hudson, Wis. Gilbertson Harlander Plumbing, Heating and Sheet Metal Work. N. VV. Phone 136, Hudson, Wis. J. I). YOUNG Merchant Tailor Suits made to order from SI5.00 up. Dry Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing Neatly Done. Phone 198-J Hall’s Livery Feed, Sale and Boarding Stable Hack, Baggage and Auto Livery Phone 14 111 Locust St. TRUE BLUE 3 DEPOSIT YOUR SAVINGS IIJ The First National Bank of Hudson ANTHONY MAY Merchant Tailor CLEANING—PRESSING—REPAIRING CARDINAL RESTAURANT J. G. Penman, Prop. We try to please ELLIS MOTOR CO. Auto Livery. Studebaker—Dodge—Chalmers First class service. SAFETY FIRST INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS Life Eire Accident and Health Ton .ado Liability and Compensation Aulomobi.e Agency of Travelers Insurance Company A G. HENNINGTON, Agent CUT FLOWERS —For— COMMENCEMENT HOFFMAN CO. The Quality Grocers and H. S. VAN METER Bakers 609 3rd St. Phone 104 CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS AND Phone 64 DESIGNS FOIL ALL OCCASIONS HIGH SCHOOL HUDSON WIS Dedicated by Tiik True Blub Staff to Mr. Hubbard in acknowledgment of wbat he has done to make True Blue possible this year. Mr. Hubbard—Superintendent Mr. John- History Miss Thurston Civics, Business English, Commercial Geography Miss Ollis Science Mr. Carley—Commercial Work Mr. Stevenson -Commercial Work Miss Morrison Latin and German Miss Johnson—Mathematics Miss Winkley—English Miss Wood English LIST OF TEACHERS AND STUDIES SENIOR GLASS OFFICERS LIST OF OFFICERS President...........................................Leo Garrity Vice-President................. ..................Viola Solheim Secretary-Treasurer...............................Clarence Lee MOTTO:—Esse Quam Videri. (To be rather than to seem to be) FLOWER:—Lily-of-the-Valley. COLORS:—Green and White. NORMA EVERSON Norm General science course Glee club I, II, III, IV; Operetta I; Declam- atory contest 1, II, 111; League and district contests II; Basket ball I, II; H society III, IV; Secretary and treasurer Thalian society IV; Class prophet IV. “One of those charming pug-noses, dear little knobs, especially made for men to hang their hearts like hats upon.” GEORGIA FISCHER Geor General science course Glee club I, II, III, IV; Operetta II; Class reporter True Blue II; Thalian society IV; Hiking club IV. “Like angels’ visits, short and bright.” LEO GARR1TY Commercial course Glee Club 1, III; Track II; Orchestra III; Class secretary and treasurer III; Basket ball IV; Vice-president athletic association IV; Oratorical contest IV; Class president IV. “An argument will often show up a man’s wisdom.” DORIS JOHNSON Shorty Modern classical course Exchange editor True Blue I; Operetta I, II; Glee club 1, II, III, IV; Orchestra 111, IV; Thalian society IV; Hiking club IV; Class song IV. “She was so exceedingly small, You could scarcely see her at all; If ever locked out, She was never in doubt; She slid in thru a chink in the wall.” HELEN KIRCHER Hek Modern classical course Glee club I, III, IV; President III; Operetta II; Declamatory contest I, II, III,; Editor- in-chief True Blue III; Athletic association IV; Thalian society IV; Hiking club IV; Class play IV. “Her affections are of as rapid a growth as Jack’s beanstalk.” 1917 • '•a. BERNICE DESMOND Jerry Commercial course Basket ball I, II; Thalian society IV. “Gentle is she, and of good intent.” GERTRUDE KELLEY Gertie English course Declamatory contest I; Thalian society IV; Class history IV. “A maiden more modest and shy, I never was able to spy.” IRMA LARSON Lars Commercial course Glee club I, II; Thalian society IV; Hiking club IV. “For she was just the quiet king Whose natures never vary.” CLARENCE LEE Lefty Commercial course Orchestra I, III, IV; Glee club I, II, 111; Operetta I, II; Merchant of Venice II; Class treasurer IV; Class song IV. “The worst fault you have is to be in love.” WILLIAM Ml Rl’HY Bill English course Glee club I, II; Track II, IV. “As honest an Irishman as ever scuttled a ship or cut a throat.” ‘9 7 GERTRUDE FISHER Fish English course Vice president class I; Glee club II, IV; School news editor True Blue IV; Hiking club IV; Thalian society IV; Athletic as- sociation IV; Double quartet IV; Valedic- torian IV. “And still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all she knew.” PAUL ANDERSON Andy General science course Basket ball 1, II, III, IV; Baseball I, II, III; Track I, II; Glee club I, II, III; Operetta I, II; Merchant of Venice II; Joke editor True Blue III; Class president III; Orchestra III, IV; President athletic association IV; Vice- president and treasurer IV; (Associate Justice Supreme Court, Liteco Forensic IV.) “Wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.” FREDA BLOMHOLM Fritz General science course Glee club I, II, IV; Basket ball I, II; Oper- etta I; Class secretary and treasurer II; Exchange editor True Blue III, IV; Double quartette IV; Declamatory contest IV; Athletic association IV; Thalian society IV; Hiking club IV; Sewing club IV; Class play “Here’s to the girl with a heart and a smile, Who makes this bubble of life worth while.” LAWRENCE CROCKER Big Man General science course Foot ball I; Ba-ket ball I, II; Track IV. “And such a man is he that all might wish to know him.” GWENDOLYN DURNING Gwen General science course Basket ball I, II; Thalian society IV. “With equal virtue formed and equal grace.” HELEN NORTH General science course Declamatory contest II; Thalian society IV. “As proper a girl as one can see on a summer's day.” ADELLA OLSON Commercial course Thalian society IV. “A quiet, pleasant manner wins many friends.” CYRIL PARMAN Mike English course “He is wise who doth talk but little.” RALPH PEARSON General science course Class president II; Assistant business man- ager True Blue II, III; Base ball I, II, III; President H club IV. “Wise enough—but too earnest.” NELLA ROALKVAM Commercial course Basket ball II, III; Thalian society IV. “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.” DOROTHY SCOTT Scotty General science course Glee club I, II, III, IV; Operetta I; Declam- atory contest II, III, IV; Thalian society IV. “And lightly was her nose tip-tilted like the petal of a flower.” A CHS A SVARSTAD Giggles English course Glee club I, II, III, IV; Preliminary declam- atory contest III; Athletic association IV; Thalian society IV. “This woman hath some witching charm.” VIOLA SOLHEIM Vi Modern classical course Glee club I, II, III, IV; President glee club II. IV; Secretary and treasurer glee club III: Basket ball il; Operetta II, III; Alumni editor True Blue III; Vice-president class III, IV; Business manager True Blue IV; Debate IV; Quartette IV; Class play IV. “If she will, she will, you may depend on’t; And if she won’t, she won’t, and there’s an end on’t.” HARRIET SLATER Slats Modern classical course Vice-president class II; Glee club III, IV; Assistant editor True Blue III, IV; Presi- dent Thalian society IV; Hiking club IV; Athletic association IV; Double quartet IV; Class play IV. “There never yet was flower fair in vain.” AGNES SMITH Junk Commercial course Basket ball I, II; Thalian society IV. “That cool possession of herself.” «■HP ! '9l7 i FELIX ULLRICH General science course Litico Forensic society IV; Oratorical con- test IV; Class prophet IV; Class play IV. “Wise from the top of his head up.” NELLIE WALSTROM Wallie Commercial course Basket ball II; Glee club III; Thalian so- ciety IV; Athletic association IV. “Industry is fortune’s right hand.” SCOTT WILLIAMSON Casey Class play III; President Liteco Forensic IV; Farce, Athletic association entertain- ment IV; Joke editor True Blue IV. “The devil can cite scripture for his pur- pose.” J 14 TRUE BLUE HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS Four short years ago, early in September, 1913, sixty-five awkward freshmen began their high school career. It was indeed an infant class, for many, many of the freshies had just attained their “teens.” Numerous boys in their knee trousers surveyed the main room with bulging eyes, and girls with curls or pigtails trembled at the mere thought of algebra or Isatin. The boys, for the most part, bore their initiation heroic- ally, but poor little Felix actually shed tears of anguish when John During hazed him. Our class organized immediately, so that we might make arrangements for a costume party. This was a success, even if the sen- iors did take part of the refreshments. No more parties were held until spring, when we had a class picnic, which proved very exciting, owing to the fact that Paul Ander- son was almost drowned in the lake. Five freshmen girls entered the prelim- inary declamatory contest. The coopera- tion of our class in this and all other out- side activities, coupled with our hard work, won for us an excellent reputation as fresh- men. In our sophomore year Ralph Pearson was elected president of the class. As in the preceding year, entertainments and high marks came as a matter of course. When the exemption system was introduced, on examination days many a sophomore was absent. Viola Solheim was president of the glee club; Virginia Clark, secretary. A sopho- more boy was on the True Blue staff. Sev- eral girls were members of the girls’ basket ball team, which was formed this year. Norma Everson represented Hudson in the league declamatory contest, winning second place. At the end of the year we had shown people that we could do things. Our class was much smaller in our junior year, but our school spirit was doubled. Athletics, glee club, and oratorical and de- clamatory contests received our earnest support. Several of our boys represented us in athletics. Leo Garrity, Paul Anderson, and Gertrude Fisher were in the orchestia, while Norma Everson, Helen Kircher, and Dorothy Scott were in the declamatory con- test. Dorothy and Norma tied for second place. Helen Kircher was editor-in-chief of True Blue, and president of the glee club. In September, 1916, we were hailed as seniors. Only twenty-eight of the original sixty-five remained; nevertheless, our class was represented in all school activities. For the third time Dorothy Scott represented us in the declamatory contest. Leo Garrity, Felix Ullrich, and Paul Anderson did ex- ceedingly well in the oratorical contest. In the glee club the senior girls took an active part. Two girls, Norma Everson and Viola Solheim, worked hard on the triangular debate, and aided in winning one decision for Hudson high. In the organization and work of the Tha- lian literary society and the Litec Forensic debating club, the members of our class were very prominent. Thus with our athletes, debaters, declaimers, orators, and singers, and with much school spirit, we hope we have, at least in part, lived up to our motto, To be rather than to seem to be. GERTRUDE KELLEY, ’17. CLASS PROPHECY 1917 Scene: The Hague, 1932. International Federation of the World. Norma (aside)—Dear me, can that tall, distinguished looking gentleman whom everyone is talking to, be Felix Ullrich? To think that I should meet him here! Why, how do you do, Felix ? I’m so glad to see you. How stupid of me not to have thought of the great Ullrich, president of the World Federation, as our old Felix. Felix.: Well, well! Is this really you, Norma? I have been trying to locate some of my classmates for years. Norma. And at last you have succeed- ed? Well, I have been more fortunate, and, although our class is scattered to the four corners of the globe, I have seen many of them in my travels. The last one I saw was none other than our old friend “Shorty” Parman waving goodbye to me from the deck of “Der Kaiser”,’ the boat I came over on. He is captain of the liner and you never saw a jollier, portlier man. Felix: Cyril Parman the captain of a ship! I always thought he was cut out for the movies with those gazelle eyes and that sweet smile of his. By the way, I heard the other day of Doris Johnson’s sad career. It seems that she has devoted her life to the study of music in an attempt to get on the stage. At last her chance came. One of the stars was suddenly taken ill, and Doris was to substitute. But when she tried to sing, she couldn’t utter a sound. She was so disappointed that she died soon after of a broken heart. Norma: No! Can that really be true? I am so sorry that death has claimed one of our old classmates. You, of course, have heard of Helen North’s travels? She was a passenger on “Der Kaiser” and is making TRUE BLUE her fifth trip around the world. An uncle left her a million dollars soon after she graduated and she has been globe trotting ever since. Have you seen or heard any- thing of “Vi” Solheim? I have been try- ing to locate her for years. Felix: Yes, after I graduated from Columbia University, I found Viola in a wild west show in New York playing the part of the heroine cowgirl. Quite recently Lawrence Crocker told me that she settled down at the age of thirty and married a minister. She is at home o her friends at the Methodist parsonage in Pumpkinville, Maine. Norma: Lawrence Crocker! let me see, where did I hear of him ? Felix: Surely, you haven’t been keeping up with the sporting world if you haven’t heard of him! He has held the discus and shot record in the Olympics for ten years. He has retired from strenuous life now and draws a nice little salary of ten thousand dollars a month for reporting a few lines in the sporting section of the New York World, Sunday Edition, you know. Norma: How strange! I never thought that Lawrence would ever leave the farm or Lakeland. Another of our classmates had a rather unusual career. Who would have thought that a girl with Adella Olson’s quiet disposition would have become a dar- ing aviatrix? Her sensational flights have brought many a wrinkle to the Kaiser’s brow. She is now instructor of aviation at West Point. Felix: Unusual is right! Speaking of West Point, reminds me of Ralph Pearson. After graduating from there, he rose rapid- ly in military circles. He was the general who won the day in the final battle of the war, at Waterloo. He was heavily laden with medals by the time the war was over. Recently, when in Paris, he decided to re- turn to dancing as a diversion, and at one of the studios who should we see but Casey Williamson, presiding as dancing master. It seems that Casey, or Monsieur William- son, as he is now called, is considered the French Vernon Castle. He is happily mar- ried to a little French dancer whom he fairly adores. Norma: I can scarcely believe that Casey would have been that frivolous. But then that shows what capers time will play with one’s likes and dislikes. I’m glad that some of our classmates have followed useful occupations. Agnes Smith is a missionary to the North Pole where she is engaged in teaching little Esquimaux their ABC’s. In- cidentally she has become a writer. I read 15 her autobiography lately. Have you seen her latest book, the “Child of the North”? Felix: Yes, I have. It is the book of the hour. Speaking of missionaries reminds me of Lefty Lee. Influenced by his father-in- law, he became a Presbyterian minister. He graduated from McCormick seminary and is now a missionary in Mexico. Norma: Of course, you know that Har- riet Slater married a Dutchman and keeps a restaurant on Fifth avenue? Felix: Yes, I often have lunch there. Harriet seems to be very busy, but she is always happy. She tells me that Nella Roalkvam and Nellie Walstrom have en- listed in the Salvation army. They often drop in to see Harriet and solicit money for the cause. You may see them almost any night singing to crowds of penitent sinners. Norma: Of course, everyone has heard of Gertrude Kelly’s success as an astron- omer. She has buried herself in her work, and it is only occassionally that one hears of her. Dorothy Scott has gone in for in- tensive farming, and the government bureau has used her farm as a model of scientific farming. In the summer she entertains relays of ten slum children for a month at a time at her beautiful home on the St. Croix. Felix: I always knew that Dot had a kind heart. You know, of course, that Irma Larson became a Red Cross nurse. Iler’s is a story of an adoring patient and a hospital romance. The man she married is a German. The live in Berlin. Nonna: To think of Irma marrying a detestable German! But tell me—what have you heard of Bernice Desmond? Felix: Bernice? Surely you must have heard of her. It was largly through her efforts as a stump speaker that National Woman’s Suffrage was secured in 1925. Since then, she has been in congress where she performs her duties in a quiet but un- obatrusive way. Norma: What do you suppose? The romance between Patty and Jenkins in the class play culminated in a real romance! Helen and Paul are enjoying married life at North Line. The village has grown con- siderably and Paul now holds the eminent position of constable. Helen is as happy and as carefree as ever and sits home read- ing dime novels and playing solitaire as she waits for dear hubby to return from his strenuous duties. I can just see her, can’t you? Felix: I certainly can. Are any more of our classmates in Hudson? Norma: Paul tells me that Gwendolyn 1« TRUE Durning has become a very popular reader. Her career started in Burkhardt where she took the leading part in the numerous lec- ture courses held at Grange hall. It seems so strange to think that Gwendolyn has be- come an elocutionist, for you will remember how she never would give oral themes in English. By the way, have you heard what has become of Achsa? Felix: Yes, poor Achsa was very unsuc- cessful in married life, but not for once did she become discouraged. Her first husband, a handsome young soldier, was killed in the great world war. Her second was a young aviator, who was killed in a daring air bat- tle. Her last husband, a traveling sales- man, after two years of happy married life died a natural death. Lately I heard she was engaged to a jolly butcher. Norma: I expected Achsa to be a pros- perous young wife. But Freda Blomholm’s career has been very strange. The Min- neapolis Conservatory of Music feel that they have been very fortunate in securing her services as teacher of baby talk in the elocution department. Felix: Her ability is so great that she and her pupils are renowned the world over. Felix: And did you know that our fam- ous class president, Leo Garrity, is chief justice of the supreme court? After work- ing a few years as a section hand, he de- cided to study law. Being a great success at that profession, he soon rose to his pres- ent position. Norma: Yes, I knew that he was chief justice, but didn’t know bow he rose to that position. Did you know that Georgia Fischer is a motorwoman? She became in- terested in the work during the war, and has pursued that occupation ever since. When the trolly line from Lakeland to Hud- son was finished, the city fathers offered her the position of motorwoman. Felix: Billy Murphy has thrown himself into his work with all his soul and has oc- cupied the positions of huckster, student, lawyer, soldier, and athleie. He and Lawr- ence Crocker at one time held the world record in their respective spheres. During all these years his aversion to women has been increasing—strange too, considering the way he used to skip school to go fussing. Quite recently he took his last vows as a monk. I always thought that Billy would finally end his days in that way. Norma: Oh yes, and you have heard of Gertrude Fisher’s wonderful success as a scientist ? She has revised the calendar and has discovered that leap year comes every two years, a discovery which has done BLUE much for the benefit of womankind. Strange to say she has never taken advantage of her discovery. Here comes the bell boy. I suppose you must go. Felix: Yes, I think that it must be time for the session to start. I’m so glad that I met you, and I hope that we shall soon meet again to talk over old times. CLASS SONG Now our happy high school days are past and gone. Today we’re glad, Tomorrow sad. But we will ne’er forget our dear old Hud- son high, Though far away We make our way. We’re forming friendships every day, Of course that’s very true, But now at last School days are past, So now we gladly sing our graduation song, Let voices ring, Now while we sing. Chorus: Teachers, parents, schoolmates, High school life is joy. Troubles and adverse fates. Do not spoil its joy. But the happy moments fly So swiftly that we wish we only knew How to turn life backward Now that we are through. High school trials and pleasures we have had galore; Each lad and lass, Joined with the class, To go tobogganing or to feast in banquet hall; ‘Twas all the same, Each one was game. Or in the class room every day. Each one a shining light Made teachers smile As grades they’d file; But now alas, we have to leave this school so dear. To take our place. Life’s battle face. Chorus: Esse quam videri. Shall our motto be. Doors now closed before us. Open by this key, For the class of T7 will be remembered always in this school, And the friendships formed here. Always will be dear. SENIOR CLASS PLAY TRUE BLU E COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM May 24, 1917 17 On Monday evening, May 21, the class of 1917 presented at the Armory, a two act comedy, Mr. Brown Comes Down. The cast was as follows: Philip Royson ------- Felix Ullrich Robert Brown, Clerk of Benson Benson,------------William Murphy Jenkins, Miss Rebecca’s butler, ----------- - Paul Anderson Rebecca Luke, a maiden lady, ----------- - Harriet Slater Katherine Rogers, her niece, - Viola Solheim Marion Bryant, Katherine’s friend, -------------------Freda Blomholm Patty, Miss Rebecca’s maid, - Helen Kircher The scene of the play is at Miss Rebecca Luke’s summer home at Tresham in Eng- land. Miss Luke is expecting an architect, Mr. Brown, who has plans for converting her home into a cattery; and as her niece and nephew object to her squandering her money in this way, she plans to keep the architect’s visit secret. Accordingly she gives instructions to that effect to Patty, the maid, and Jenkins, the butler. Philip, her nephew, expects a college chum, Ned Saunders, down for the yacht race in which he is to participate. Katherine, Miss Becky’s niece, is expect- ing a girl friend, Marion Bryant, nicknamed Bob, to come down to visit her. Then Mr. Robert Brown, of Benson and Benson, come down to see Miss Luke on legal business. He is mistaken, in turn, for Mr. Brown, the architect, Ned Saunders, and Mr. Bob, these mistakes causing some very interesting situations. Philip has been made to think, thru a lit- tle deception on Kitty’s part, that Bob is a man, a mistaken idea which adds to the complication. Miss Luke does not want Philip to take part in the yacht race and agrees to give up the cats if he will not sail. Then Mr. Bob sails in Philip’s place and wins the race. When Mr. Bob returns victorious, all the complications are straightened out, and Mr. Brown is at last permitted to make the explanations so long delayed. Teacher: Parse “kiss.” Student: Kiss is a noun, though general- ly used in conjunction. It is never declined. It is not very singular, is used in the plural, and agrees with me. It is more common than proper.—Ex. The question has been asked as to how Oscar Hogland’s head could hold so much nonsense. Music...........................Miss Miller Invocation - -- -- -- - Rev. John Fisher Music—Star-Spangled Banner --------------------Francis Scott Key High School Girls’ Double Quartette President’s Address - - - - Leo Garrity Class Speaker...............Gertrude Fisher Music—Voices of the Woods - - Rubenstein High Schools Girls’ Glee Club (Orchestra accompaniment) Address-------------Principal H. L. Miller (Wisconsin High School, University of Wisconsin) Presentation of Diplomas - Mr. E. M. Rusch (President Board of Education) ,,, „ ... , I Doris Johnson T7 Class Song - - Words by - I Clarence Lee 17 Benediction---------------Rev. T. C. Eglin PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS Ladies, gentlemen, and fellow students: You gather here tonight to share in the commencement exercises of the class of 1917. We wish to assure you that you are very welcome. Tonight we are classmates, working to- gether as we have been for the past twelve years, and tomorrow we shall be men and women of the world, each one shifting for himself in the way that is best for his own interests. We have labored hard for twelve long years, and this night has been our guiding star through all our labors. Our one aim during our school career was to graduate, but now, after this aim has been realised, we have another, a far greater one, and that is to go through life’s school with the same if not greater success. We have been trained to overcome difficulties. The sword of education has been put into our hands, and we have been made strong to fight in life’s great battle. There was a time when a person could make his life successful with little or no education, but that time is past. A man, in order to make a mark in the world today, must have an education in order to compete with the increasing number of trained minds in the world. We have a large debt to pay to this com- munity, but it is not a debt of dollars and cents. The people of this community through taxation have made it possible for us to enjoy the advantages of an education. We have been educated at public expense, and the people of Hudson therefore have good reason to expect something from us in IS TRUE BLUE return. They are now willing to sacrifice again in order that the gene rations that are to come may have the advantages of a new and up-to-date high school. Fifty years from now, if we can look over the record we have made, and find that our lives reflect credit upon this community, then we may consider this debt paid. Ten years from now none of us will be able to recite a quotation from Shakespeare, nor shall we be able to quote Pascal’s Law, but it is not these things that we have learned in school that count. That which does count is the fact that our characters have develop- ed in such a way as to make us valuable citizens of the community. We have en- countered many hard and perplexing pro- blems in our school life, and because we set to work and solved these, we now feel assured that by patience anti diligent work we may solve the hardest problems of life. We leave school realizing, we are but what we make ourselves, and that our success in this life depends largely upon our own efforts. VALEDICTORY EDUCATION IN THE FUTURE Education is defined as “the systematic development and cultivation of the mind and other natural powers.” In speaking of one as educated, we imply not merely that he has acquired knowledge, but that his mental powers have been developed and disciplined to effective action. And in this, education in the United States seems to have failed. The tendency in American schools, colleges, and universities has been to drift, to “muddle thru”; and long before the war, businessmen, parents, teachers, and college professors were finding fault with the methods, ideals, and results of education in the United States. Tho many of the criticisms were sweeping and un- fair, they have had a good influence. New theories are being tried and tested, and a new system, which will be national in the best sense, is beginning to emerge. The general policy which seems likely to be adopted in the different states will de- mand equal educational opportunity for all children whether rich or poor. Just as each state will attempt to equalize educa- tional opportunities within its own borders, so the national government will cooperate with the several states in bringing about democracy in education throughout the United States. George E. Vincent, former president of the University of Minnesota, says there should be a federal department of education with a secretary, a national board, and a staff of supervisors and ex- perts, in order to develop this democratic ideal in education. The demeand in education now is for practical training and efficiency. In the vocational field, bureaus of guidance, trade schools, continuation classes, part time shop and class schools are in operation. Manual training, workshop, domestic science, com- mercial branches, and agriculture are be- ing taught in hundreds of high schools. College curricula are being gradually modi- fied to give more room to the natural and social sciences. There is a tendency also to introduce courses in business, journal- ism, and other pursuits which have a pro- fessional character. For example, in our own state university, college degrees are now being given for courses in journalism, agriculture, domestic science, manual arts, and olher subjects of a similar nature. Preparedness in the United States has concerned itself mainly with the army, navy, national guard, coast and fort de- fenses, modern guns, war devices, and other military activities which form the parts of war organization. But all these will prove ineffective unless founded upon a well- organized school system, which not only develops the mental and moral faculties, but also trains in thoroness, application, orderly habits, thrift, and self-discipline, characteristics which are the most valuable contribution that the individual can make to the cause of national efficiency and na- tional welfare. The close relationship which exists be- tween the school and national efficiency is illustrated by Germany and Russia. The school is the force of Germany’s industrial, commercial, political, and military aspira- tions. It trains the child in discipline, re- spect and reverence for authority and tra- dition, loyal devtoion to the country and government. Russia, on the other hand, has always looked on universal education with disfavor. Educational tiaining is a special privilege granted to a small por- tion of her people; and it is in a time of great national stress like the present that the serious consequences of basing her na- tional life on ignorance became manifest to the world. But the present war has revolutionized education in Russia. She is taking French schools for her models in- stead of German, and is also studying American schools; and after the war Rus- sia is determined to make the most of her TRUE BLUE la not too numerous universities. The war also has upset education in France. Although certain countries, such as Germany and Austria, will no longer send their students there; her allies, on the other hand, will send more. For the last forty years the majority of American students going abroad, have studied in Germany and have been altogether ignorant of the value of French education. But a direct result of the war will be that American youth in great numbers will go to Paris to study. German science will never again have the authority it had before 1914; and, on the other hand, the noble attitude of France has earned a profound regard for her learning and has given America a greater desire than ever to gather instruction from her. Our first duty after the war is to take stock of our educational failures and short- comings. We must make our educational system more truly national and there must be equality of opportunity for everyone, re- gardless of wealth, creed, and social status. The war has shown us that the fabric of society is built on character and person- ality, and in the light of our experience during the war we should direct education so that it centers in the quality of the in- dividual. GERTRUDE FISHER, T7. “By their words shall ye know them”— And it always ended up well—Stella Wolf Well, it was—Norma Everson I didn’t do nothin’—Donald Williams Quiet, girls, please—Miss Wood I haven’t anything to do—Genhard Gilbert- son I presume—Mr. Hubbard ’Do!—Herbert Walby Let’s get quiet—Mr. Stevenson What’s the use!—Margaret Trieb Aw! Kids!—Doris Johnson BEST SELLERS Fisherman’s Luck—R. E. Stevenson, Stan- ley Beggs Days Off—Ben Audett, John Martin The Egoist—Paul Anderson Hoher Als Die Kirche—George Singer Helen With a High Hand—Helen Kircher Pilgrim’s Progress—Ijawrence Crocker The Turmoil—Viola Solheim Vanity Fair—Lucille Swain, Hilda Carl- quist The Blue Bird—Adolph Holden The Research Magnificent—Merrell Ciane The Brass Bowl—George Leaf Eat and Grow Thin—Marie Yackel Some Suitable Commencement Presents for the Seniors Paul Anderson—Self Confidence Freda Blomholm—Bottle of soothing syrup Gertrude Fisher—A battleship Harriet Slater—A pair of stilts Achsa Svarstad—A uniform Ralph Pearson—A memory William Murphy—House of the Seven Gables Georgia Fischer—A hair net Felix Ullrich—Henry Esmond Scott Williamson—A sense of humor Helen North—A megaphone Lawrence Crocker—Stick of dynamite Viola Solheim—A pacifier Nella Roalkvam—A new walk Nellie Walstrom—A new voice Norma Everson—Free life membership in Athletic Association Doris Johnson—“Laughing gas” Dorothy Scott—Correspondence course in dramatics Adella Olson—A typewriter Gwendolyn Durning—A sunny disposition Leo Garrity—A shamrock Gertrude Kelley—A smile Helen Kircher—A temper Cyril Parman—A loving cup Bernice Desmond—Some powder Irma Larson—Antifat Clarence Lee—A wristwatch Agnes Smith—A flivver PHYSICS “LAB” Physics “lab,” the wondrous place. Is one all seniors have to face. It’s there they’re taught with greatest skill, Why we slide down, and not up a hill; And how to make from tin and board A perfect copy of the Ford; And how to send a message well Without that system called “The Bell.” They study heat and sound and light, They study Franklin and his kite, They verify Charles’ Law, it’s true; But when at last the class is thru. We hear those seniors oft relate, “ ’Twas in that “Lab” I met my fate.” And one confesses, bless his heart, “I never knew those laws apart.” And many say with looks aghast “I often wonder how we passed,” And juniors,—faces quite awry. Just calmly say, “I’d lather die.” E. M. J. ”0 TRUE BLUE JUNIORS JUNIOR NOTES Class Officers President—George Leaf Vice-President—Charles Holden Secretary—Harold Olson Treasurer—William Haugen Class colors—Purple and white Josephine Loughney Joe Claim to distinction—Her trips on the “Cranberry Special.” “Where the Brown-Eyed Susans Grow.” Mary Tourtellot Empty Claim to distinction—Her hair. “Waiting for the Robert E. Lee.” Irving Jacobson Jakie Claim to distinction—The star of the min- strels. “Daddy Long Legs.” Jean Kinney Kinnickinnic Claim to distinction—Her love (?) for the boys. “And Could I I ove Another? No-No-No!” Hilda Hanson Hans Claim to distinction—One of the “Smock Twins.” “If You Only Had My Disposition.” Margaret Trieb Chief Claim to distinction—Her conduct during the 10:30 period. “Dainty Little Buttercup.” Hilda Carlquist Carl Claim to distinction—Chewing gum dur- ing speed tests. “They’re Wearing ’Em Higher In Hawaii.” William Haugen Willie Claim to distinction—Teasing the girls. “They’ll Never Believe Me.” Charles Holden Chas Claim to distinction—His Senior girl. “She’s Helen of Hudson, Not Helen of Troy.” Myrtle Erickson Mert Claim to distinction—Her shyness. “There’s A Quaker Down In Quaker Town.” Esther Haven Porkie Claim to distinction—Her rapid fire of conversation. “When I Walk, I Always Walk With Willie.” Anna Amquist Teddy Claim to distinction—Her case on the boy across the isle. “Don’t Take My Darling (Freshie) Boy Away.” Clara Rowley Her claim to distinction—Her popularity with the boys; for example, Laurence, Casey, and Jakie. “What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For When They Don’t Mean What They Say?” Erna Klein Ern Claim to distinction—She’s Bertha’s greater better three-quarters half. “Naughty-Naughty-Naughty!” Bertha Elwell Bert Claim to distinction—She’s got a MAN. “The Whole Town’s Wise I’m In Love With You.” TRUE BLUE 21 John Casanova Cazie Claim to distinction—His 19-page debate. “They All Love John.” Laurence Singer Lala Claim to distinction—His high opinion of himself. “Pretty Baby.” George Leaf Leaf Claim to distinction—His freckles and pug-nose. “A Sweetheart In Every Port.” Oscar Hoglund Uttie Claim to distinstion—His sweet ’ittle babv face. “Have a Heart.” Harold Olson Tata Claim to distinction—His interest in ath- letics. “A-Singin’ And A-Singin’.” Mina Zarske Claim to distinction—Her curly haiT. “Whose Pretty Baby Are You Now?” Edward O’Connell Eddie Claim to distinction—A ladies’ man. “Every Little Movement Has A Meaning All Its Own.” Stella Wolf Skinny Claim to distinction—Her dramatic abili- ties. “That Cubanola Glide.” Dorothy Everson Dotty Claim to distinction—Her rosy cheeks. “Dear Little Dotty Dimple.” Gilmore Johnson Gil Claim to distinction—His sneeze. “They Always, Always Pick On Me.” Etta Marty Claim to distinction—Her size. “It’s The Busy Little Bee That Gets The Honey.” Blanche Brunelle Babe Claim to distinction—“I Can’t.” “If I Had My Way.” Eieanore Larson Claim to distinction—Her tiny voice. “Hark! Hark! The Lark!” Effie Peterson Claim to distinction—Her guard. “Soldier Boy! Soldier Boy! Did You Ever See A Lassie?” Helen McDonald Claim to distinction—Her coiffure. “Meet Me Tonight In Dreamland.” Lillie Miller Lil Claim to distinction—Her disposition. “I Want To Linger.” Emil Nordby Claim to distinction—His socialistic tend- encies. “Gee, I Wish I Had A Girl.” Clarence Carlson Miss Calal Claim to distinction—His gentle manners. “What Do You Want With Me?” 22 TRUE BLUE SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORE NOTES Class Officers President— Raymond Burke Vice-President—Myrtle Rusch Secretary—Marion Christofferson Treasurer—Alvilda Anderson Class colors—Maroon and gold Merle Shaw Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil o’er looks consumed the midnight oil ? Loren Larson Life’s a serious proposition. Irving Melbostad Why hide your light under a bushel? I xjla Tumquist Blessed are they that are pleasant to live with. William Burton I had rather have a fool to make me hap- py than experience to make me sad. Herbert Walby To have joy one must share it. Leonard Carlson A cheerful companion is better than a waterproof coat and a foot-warmer. Herman Olson I pity bashful men who feel the pain of fancied scorn and undeserved disdain. Cora Jacobson Crumble? No, what’s the good? Irfiugh? Yes, why not? Sing? Why, yes, to be sure! Florence Peterson My own thoughts are my soul companoins. Grace Peterson A violet by a mossy stone, Half hidden from the eye. Raymond Burke Get out and do something. Then talk if you must, but the chances are you won’t feel so much like it. Lucilia Swain Myrtle Rusch Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more; Men are deceivers ever. Margery Kelly Imagination is the supreme gift of the gods. LeRoy Peterson For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do. Marie Yackel She can because she believes she can. Helen Young It’s no use to grumble and complain. Alvilda Anderson Her looks do argue her replete with modesty Edwin Stofer There’s lots of fun in the world if a fel- low only knows how to find it. Ragna Shem None but herself can be her parallel. Jane Hodgins Time will change it in his flight, And change the auburn hair to white. Edna Murray I would make reason my guide. Irene North Who has ever seen her frown? Mary Johannesen 0 that those lips had language! Leona Burkhardt Tears, idle tears, I know not what they mean. TRUE BLUE 23 FRESHMEN FRESHMEN NOTES Officers President—Stanley Beggs Vice President—Nellie Palmer Secretary and Treasurer—Fred Hanna Class colors—Black and orange Gcnhard Gilbertson Grin? Yes, why not? T is better than crying, a lot; We were made to be glad, not sad. Stanley Beggs I am only one, ■ But still lam one. Donald Williams “He really tries to do his best, But still he’s teacher’s little nest!” Luella Lystad Doris Johnson Victoria Johnson Be good and you’ll be happy— But you may be lonesome. Guro Lundeen A laugh is worth one hundred groans in any market. Theodore Odenwald Stanley Beggs The indolent; too lazy these to make in- quiry for themselves. Catherine Sherry Where ignorance is bliss, ’Tis folly to be wise. Philip Dorgan A foot more light, a step more true, Ne’er from the heath flower dashed the dew; E’en the slight harebell raised its head, Elastic from his airy tread. Frank O’Connell There’s nothing in the world like etiquette. Jane LaBarge Helen Hosford Helen Disney Nellie Palmer Anita Haven Great souls by instinct to each other turn, Demand alliance, and in friendship burn. George Singer Oh, it is excellent To have a giant’s strength! Harold Blier Ach, ja! a perfectly good Dutchman. Myrtle Osher Work is my recreation. Lyle Halverson All of me is growing day by day. William Kealy Was there ever such a cheer leader! Wilma Davis Fae Gridley Wilson Imhoff Eat, and the world eats with you! Diet, and you dine alone! Fred Hanna Give me logic or give me death! Donald Williams Merrell Ciane Charles Jensch Harold Smith Fied Hanna In short measures life may perfect be! Nellie Palmer In flaming an artist, art hath thus de- creed, To make some good, but others to exceed. A. K. H. ’20. 24 TRUE BLUE Editor-in-chief—Lawrence Singer, ’18 Assistant Editor—Harriet Slater, ’17 Literary Editor—Esther Haven, ’18 School News Editor—Gertrude Fisher, ’17 Athletic Editor—Raymond Burke, ’19 Alumni Editor—William Haugen, ’18 Joke Editor—Scott Williamson, ’17 Exchange Editor—Freda Blomholm, ’17 Artist—Nellie Palmer, ’20 Business Manager—Viola Solheim, ’17 Assistant Business Manager—Edward O’- Connell, ’18; Kenneth Nash, ’19; Will- iam Burton, ’19. Class Reporter—Marion Christofferson, ’19 Class Reporter—Erna Klein, ’19 Class Reporter—Dorothy Scott, ’17 Class Reporter—Helen Kircher, ’17 Faculty Advisors—Superintendent Hubbard, Miss Winkley, Miss Wood. TRUE BLUE 25 HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES Some of the best opportunities which come to you high school students, to broad- en yourselves, are the events such as: de- bates, declamatory and oratorical contests, ahtletics, orchestra, and glee club. You enter high school, desirous of an education, which should mean not only the knowledge gained from books, but also the participa- tion in everything that tends to give culture. Surely this year there has been excep- tional opportunity provided by the addition of our Liteco Forensic and Thalian socie- ties. As formerly, we have had this year debates, glee club, orchestra, oratory, de- clamations, and athletics, conducted with greater success than before and with in- creased interest. You have missed a great deal if you have not been a member of or a participant in some of these activities. Through these your ability for using the knowledge which you learn in books may be put into practical use. The possibilities of this year are completed, but let us hope that you who remain here, and those who enter high school in the fall will make next year even better than this. Let this be your slogan: “Never say it can’t be done, but do it.” The school year of 1916-1917 is over and another class has been graduated into the “school of life.” Diplomas have been granted, and those seniors who have been trying to manage the school for the last nine months have become full-fledged alumni. What will become of them ? Some, and we sincerely hope all, will take an ad- vanced course in other schools in order to fit themselves further for their place in life, Some will have to take up manual labor, while others will enter the business world at once. But whatever they do and where- ever they go, we hope they may have high, noble ideals toward which they will ever strive. To them we say: Set a standard, have an aim, and always bend every effort to accomplish whatever you undei-take. Do your best every moment, no matter what the task, and in the end may you be suc- cessful! May you never do that which will reflect anything but credit and honor upon dear old Hudson high. When you have left our school, we hope you will not lose interest in it, but will boost it and its activities, and ever be— True Blue. Goodbye, loyal seniors! May the big world deal gently with you! “And as time with fleeting footsteps Glides along its rugged way, You’ll review your many victories, On some distant, future day.” L. G. S., ’18. Then the welfare of our students, To your minds return anew. Through the burning of the Sixth street school building, the citizens of Hudson have been forced to see the urgent needs of our school system. The wretched condition of our high school building has been taken into consideration,—its poor ventilation, scarcity and smallness of rooms, inadequate equip- ment, and other unfortunate features. Now a new, modern high school building is a certainty. According to the present plans, the building will be located north of the present high school, facing St. Croix street. It is to be up-to-date in every respect, with a large auditorium, a gymnasium, well ventilated class and study rooms of ample size, and modern equipment for manual training, domestic science, and agriculture, as well as for the regular courses of study. With more adequate accommodations a better school should result. There should be a livelier spirit of cooperation between the school and the citizens of Hudson, in- creased attendance, more interest and time given to athletics and other outside activ- ities of school life, and finally a higher standard of scholarship. L. G. S., ’18. On Monday evening, April 2, the local oratorical contest was held in the high school assembly room. The program was as follows: Paul Anderson,................The New South Leo Garrity,........................Emmet’s Vindication Charles Jensch,. .. .Negro’s Loyalty to the Stars and Stripes Irving Melbostad,. .The Mission of America George Singer-,.........Feeding the Flame Lawrence Singer,. ..War and Public Opinion Felix Ullrich,.....................Eulogy of Garfield George Singer won second place in the contest, and Lawrense Singer first. On Tuesday evening, April 3, the local declamatory contest was held in the gym- nasium. The seven girls who qualified are: Anna Amquist...........A Few Bars in the Key of G Freda Blomholm. .. .The Lady Across the Aisle Anita Haven....................The Littlest Rebel Cora Jacobson.............The Mourning Veil Nellie Palmer... .The Coming of Anne to Green Gables Dorothy Scott...........The Day of Judgment Mary Tourtellot........Her First Appearance Second place was awarded to Dorothy Scott, and first place to Mary Tourtellot. On Tuesday evening, April 17, the league contest was held at Ellsworth. This league consists of New Richmond, Ellsworth, River Falls, and Hudson. Hudson carried off the honors of the contest, Mary Tourtellot win- ning second place in the declamatory con- test, and Lawrence Singer first place in the oratorical contest. The district declamatory contest was held on the evening of the same day. The high schools represented in this contest are New Richmond, Eau Claire, St. Croix Falls, Black River Falls, Arcadia, Colfax, Hudson, and Spooner. Second place was awarded to Spooner, and first place to Black River Falls. Two of the judges were from the Uni- versity of Minnesota and one from the Northwest Conservatory of Minneapolis. The boy and girl who won first places in these contests will represent the River Falls district at the state contest to be held in Madison the last of May. DEBATE On Friday evening, March 23, the debate between Hudson and Ellsworth was held at the gymnasium. The .subject for debate was: Resolved that the United States government should operate and control the steam railways of the country. The affirm- ative side of the debate was opened by Wayne Ingli of Ellsworth. Viola Solheim opened the debate for the negative. Her colleagues were Charles Holden and Harold Olson. The negative side, which was well presented, showed thotful preparation and hard work. The rebuttal given by Viola Solheim was especially good. The three judges, Mr. Van Gorden of Baldwin high school, Mr. Malott of the River Falls nor- mal, and Mr. Bell of Galahad gave a unani- mous decision for Hudson. The same eve- ning Hudson lost a debate to the River Falls high school at River Falls. The Hud- son debaters were Noi-ma Everson, Emil Nordby, and Arnold Coveil. Friday afternoon, May 4, the district oratorical contest was held at the Armory. There are thirty-five high schools in this district. These schools are divided into seven groups, and the district contest was among the winners of these groups. The schools who participated are Arcadia, Black River Falls, Milltown, Roberts, Hayward, TRUE BLUE 28 Eau Claire, River Falls, and Hudson. Sec- ond place was won by Eau Claire and first place by Arcadia. On Tuesday evening, April 10, the athletic association of the high school gave an en- tertainment at the gymnasium. The fol- lowing program was given: I. Selections—High school orchestra Duet—Harriet Slater, Cora Jacobson Songs—High school minstrels Folk Dances—Girls from gymnastic class Selections—Girls’ glee club II. “You Must be Dreaming ” (One act farce Peter Armitage_____Scott Williamson Clorinda Armitage_____Esther Haven Jennie Armitage.........Merle Shaw Lieutenant Hastings____ ..............Lawrence Singer The spirit of cooperation among the high school students in giving this entertain- ment was very noticeable, and as a result of this the athletic association succeeded in wiping out the debt incurred during the basket ball season. The high school orchestra and the girls’ double quartet furnished music at both contests. The following teachers will return to the high school next year: Mr. Hubbard, Mr. John, Miss Johnson, Miss Morrison, Miss Thurston, and Miss Winkley. Miss Ollis has accepted a position as science teacher at Ashland, Wisconsin; and Miss Wood an English position at Twin Falls, Idaho. Mr. Stevenson, who is going to discontinue teaching, expects to hold an office position next year. Mr. Carley is, as yet, unde- cided concerning his work for the coming year. LITECO FORENSIC SOCIETY The boys debating club has now been in existence nearly one year. It was organized by the economics class under the leader- ship of Mr. John. The officers of the club are elected every semester. The officers for the fall term of 1917 are: President, Lawrence Singer; Vice President and treasurer, Harold D. Olson; Secretary, Emil Nordby; and Critic, Mr. John. For the first year the club has made a noteworthy record. Three out of the six persons on the Hudson high school debating team were members of the Liteco Forensic society. One member received first place in the league oratorical contest. The club has at present eighteen mem- bers, who are now planning a membership campaign for next fall. The dues are only fifty cents a year, a very small sum when you consider the benefit that each person derives. As the membership is limited to the boys of the Hudson high school, the club appeals directly to them. TRUE BLUE 2!) GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The girls’ glee club has made splendid progress throughout the entire year. The membership has remained practically the same, and each member has shown her en- thusiasm in the work. Among the various activities at which they sang are: parents’ and teachers’ meetings, the debate, the ora- torical and declamatory contests, and vari- ous high school programs. At the athletic association entertainment the following se- lections were sung: “The Maybells and Flowers,” “Voice of the Western Wind,” and “The Shower.” The double quartet sang the following at both the boys’ and girls’ district contests at the armory, May 4: “In the Gloaming”— Wilson; “From the Land of the Sky Blue W ater’ ’—Cadman. Then completing the program for the school year, all of the members, accom- panied by the high school orchestra, sang the following at the commencement ex- ercises, Thursday, May 24: “Voices of the Woods,” and “Arrangement of Melody in F” —Rubinstein. DOROTHY SCOTT, ’17. 30 TRUE BLUE ORCHESTRA Under the leadership of Miss Miller, the orchestra has had a very successful year. The officers for this year are: president, Paul M. Anderson; secretary and treasurer, Harold Olson. Eleven members are en- rolled, a great increase over last year’s organization. Violins Clarence Lee Frances Heasman Katherine Arnquist Reba Offerdahl Constance Blegan Detlof Johnson Charles Holden Mandolins Paul Anderson, president Cornet Harold Olson, secretary and treasurer Drum Oscar Hoglund Piano Doris Johnson The orchestra has played for ten school activities, including the class play and the commencement exercises. Next year the orchestra will lose the services of Doris Johnson, Paul Anderson, and Clarence Lee, all of the class of ’17. However, there is a possibility of securing several new violinists, a cometist, and a clarinetist . Some new selections were played at the class play and the commencement exer- cises: “The Birds of Spring,” “Goblins Frolics,” and “Star Spangled Banner.” The orchestra also accompanied the glee club and the double quartette at these ex- ercises. Thanks are due Mr. Howard, who furn- ished the orchestra with several pieces of music this winter. H. D. O., T8. THALIAN LITERARY SOCIETY TRUE BLUE 31 JOKES If in this paper you are knocked, Please take it as a joke; Don’t be put out and have it stopped, But,—just return the poke.—Ex. Want Adds: Achsa S.—A new dress L. Singer—A talking machine in case his voice wears out George Leaf—Some nerve in proportion to his size Cyril Parman—Something to cure his bashfulness Herbert Walby—A horn Mr. Hubbard—Some one to laugh at Miss Thurston—Order Doris Johnson—Some giant food Miss Winkley—Some one to pick flowers with Gertrude Fisher—A “Singer” sewing ma- chine M iss Wood—More poetry to teach Eng- lish IV class to love nature Etta Marty—To grow up Toast to Mr. Carley’s hair— God made the moon, the stars, the sky. He made the earth so fair; He first made things of beauty, And then made Carley’s hair. Scott (English III.—reading one of Burns’ love poems to the class)—“Then he clapped her to his breast!” Norma E. Teaching U. S. History)— Helen, did the colonists ever have good times ? Helen K. Yes, but they had them in a rafe and sane way. Teacher: This is only elementary work. Freshie: I thought something was the matter with it.—-Ex. George S. (Illustrating an adjective com- plement)—Phil is lazy. Phil D. That’s no compliment. Miss O. (In Physics)—If anything should go wrong with this experiment, we, and the laboratory with us, would be blown sky high. Come closer that you may be better able to follow me. Miss Winkley (Looking at pencil .sharp- ening.; scattered on the floor)—Edwin, how did these get on the floor? Edwin (Without looking down)—Oh, those fellows always leave the remains of their lunch in this corner. Miss Winkley English III. (A lecture on more interest). .1 don’t care how much you laugh at the funny things I say, if you will only hear the rest that I have to say. FACULTY - 50ME DIGNIFIED CROWD? 34 TRUE BLUE BASE BALL On May fifth the team went down to River Falls, where the boys won the first victory of the season. Odenwald, our fam- ous south paw, got twelve strike-outs and the team got sixteen hits. At the end of the ninth inning the score was fifteen to six in our favor. The members of the squad are as follows: Odenwald, Carlson, Jacob- son, Singer, Olson, Burke, Holden, Haugen, Kealy, and Leaf. The substitutes are Stofer, Pearson, Larsen, and Hoglund. Games played this season: River Falls-Hudson,at River Falls, May 5 New Richmond-Hudson, at Hudson, May 12 New Richmond-Hudson at New Richmond, May 21 River Falls-Hudson, at Hudson, May 23 HIGH SCHOOL BASE BALL TEAM TRUE BLUE 35 HIGH SCHOOL TRACK TEAM TRACK This is the first year since 1909 that we have had a track team. On May nineteeth Coach Stevenson and his men went to the track meet held at River Falls normal for the high schools in this circuit. A large delegation accompanied the team. The following are the events and the men who entered: Fifty yard dash Murphy, Burke, O’Connell, Haugen One hundred yard dash Murphy, Olson, Burke, Haugen, O’Conno ’ Two hundred and twenty yard dash Murphy, O’Connell Four hundred and forty yard dash Haugen, Olson, O’Connell Eight hundred and eighty yard run Burke, Coveil Mile ran Coveil Broad jump Murphy, Olson, O’Connell High jump Murphy, Carlson Pole vault Burke Shot put Crocker Discus Crocker Half-mile relay team O’Connell, Haugen, Burke, Olson :« TRUE BLUE BASKET BALL Mr. Carley—Coach He deserves much credit for his effort in trying to make a successful team this year. Carlson, ’18—Right Forward This is Miss Calal, the captain of our shattered brigade. Dorgan, ’20—Center Dub, the fighting center, will remain our hope for years to come. Garrity, ’17—Right Guard Mr. McGoss played an excellent game as guard. TRUE BLUE 37 Singer, ’20—Left Guard. Jim, our Scotch guard, is the life of the bunch. Burke, ’19—Left Forward. Buck, the little Irish Giant, always had a man twice his size, but each time he man- aged to come out of the fray alive. Holden, ’20—Sub. Ollic, Always there in the pinches! Anderson, T7—Sub. Andy played a good game at all times. TRUE BLUE •S8 ALUMNI REPORT Of interest to Hudson high school The campaign for Justice of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin should be of special interest to the readers of the True Blue. Mr. 0. C. Quale, who acted as secretary to Attorney General Owen in this campaign and who virtually had charge of it, is a 1904 graduate of our school. While in school, he was manager of the athletic teams for four years, was prominent in debating, and in the year of graduation won the league oratorical contest. Here is wishing him success in the political field, and we expect to hear from him in the future, with credit to himself and the school. A Member of the class of 1906. A great wave of patriotism is passing over the country. Many of our former stu- dents have taken up some branch of mili- tary service. Those who have joined Company C, Third regiment Wisconsin,are: O. H. King, cap- tain; Helmer Lystad, sergeant; Harry Gold- berg, company clerk; Andrew Peterson, Harry Zarske, Irving Dickey, privates. Arthur Lee, who has enlisted in the Officers Reserve Corps, will go to Fort Snelling. Ralph Katner has enlisted in the U. S. Navy. Harvey and Cyril Ho wait have enlisted in the U. S. Navy. Elbert Webster, Samuel Slaughter, and Herman Rust have taken the examinations for the officers’ Reserve Corps at Fort Snelling. Wallace Gibson has enlisted in the U. S. Marines. Harry Slater and Philip Munshausen have enlisted in the U. S. Navy. Platt Tourtellot has enlisted in the Officers’ Reserve Corps at Fort Snelling. Augusta Gartman is attending the Ras- mussen Business College at Stillwater. Cecil Gridley is employed in the Omaha railway offices in St. Paul. Stephen Phipps and wife, both graduates of Hudson high school, have returned from Florida and are now living in their new home on Third street. Howard Gage plays the xylophone at the Lyric theatre in Minneapolis. Ned Kermott is employed by the railway company in Oklahoma and Arizona. His wife, also a graduate, who has spent the winter in Yuma, Arizona, is expected home soon. John Howard, a prominent violin in- structor, gives concerts under the auspices of the Wisconsin uinversity extension bu- reau. Oswald Petercon is employed by Swift Company in St. Paul. James Garrity is practicing law at Moore- head, Minn. Anne Murphy is teaching the sixth grade in the Hudson public schools. Bernice Gridley, r.ow attending the River Falls normal, has contracted to teach school at Athens, Wisconsin, next year. W. H., T8. TRUE BLUE :{9 GO TO FRIEND’S CONFECTIONERY Inglenook Chocolates Made by Miss Josephine Dart at her home, 1554 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, Minn. ANDREW iMEIDELL PHOTOGRAPHER Hudson, Wisconsin As good as the best, Costs no more than the rest. Howard’s Orchestra FOR A FIRST CLASS AND Sanitary Shave and Hair Cut BATH AND MASSAGING go to BILLY KOTTKE SHOE SHINING THOEN LEE Barber Shop and Bath Rooms. Facial Massage and Shampooing a specialty. Hudson, Wisconsin Bowling Alley E. Gilbertson, Prop. An enjoyable pastime for men and women. Hudson Furniture Co. Furniture Always at the Right Price. Picture Framing, Repairing and Upholstering. Your Best Market for Farm Products, Bradley Farm Products Company Farmer’s Elevator Co. Buyers of All Kinds of Grain Mrs. J. Finn Fancy and Staple Groceries Ice Cream and Candy Trade at HARDING’S and be happy. 40 TRUE BLUE C. E. HAUGEN THa0oN „S,CE HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES THE FLORSHEIM SHOES WILSON BROTHERS FURNISHINGS MALLORY HATS The above names stand for quality. E. E. Gatcheil H. C. Micklesen W. H. Micklesen, Pharmacist The Rexall Store KODAKS LIGGETT’S CANDIES, FENWAY ALSO PICTURES FINISHED AND ENLARGED EVERYTHING IN DRUGS Corner Second and Locust Streets — GO TO — DEEIGHT ANNEX AFTER THE SHOW Hot drinks of all kinds served Good old-fashioned Hot Chocolate and Bouillon Chas. Stauner, Proprietor 222 Locust Street Phone 334 N. W. Bid� . DR. A. C. SLOANE DENTIST Office Corner Second and Locust Streets KODAKS and SUPPLIES NYAL REMEDIES JOHNSTON’S CANDIES BAKER’S HOME MADE CANDY VV EBSTER’S R EM EDIES SCHOOL SUPPLIES at H. F. Sutherland ° STORE TRUE BLUE 41 PALACE CAFE R. C. BENNETT, Proprietor THE PLACE TO GET YOUR MEALS AND LUNCHES CONFECTIONERY AND CIGARS BEST OF SERVICE EVERYTHING INVITING THEATRE DELIGHT Monday: World Features Wed: Blue Bird Features John Engebretson WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER Repair Work a Specialty. 5C3 Second St. Hudson, Wis. We show only the Best Pictures First Show starts at 7:30; Second Show at 8:30. J. E. JONES BOOKS, STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS Our High School Tablet leads them. LOCUST STREET SINGER’S DRY GOODS, SHOES AND GROCERIES Hudson, Wisconsin B. HILLER FRESH MEATS AND GROCERIES Phone 280 521 Second St. THE MIDGET CONFECTIONERY Soda Fountain, Confectionery, Cigars, Tobaccos. F. E. LEA F, Proprietor S. J. BRADFORD ATTORNEY AT LAW Hudson, Wisconsin SHEPHARD’S Electric Shoe Shop Buy Your Meats at JOHNSON BROS. Fish and Game in Season Phone No. 5 Hudson, Wis. 42 TRUE BLUE ICE SKATES BASKET BALL GOODS FISHING TACKLE FINE CUTLERY OLIVER NELSON Try the OLYMPIAN CANDY STORE They try to please all. Candy Fruit Ice Cream DRY GOODS SHOES Birkmose-Wiberg Co. THE LEADERS GROCERIES CROCKERY Hudson Creamery Co. J. T. Hanna, Proprietor. Purity Ice Cream Fancy Creamery Butter Phone 341 310 Second St. TRUE BLUE Engravings Made by BUCKBEE MEARS CO. Engravings of Unusual Excellence ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 44 TRUE BLUE GEORGE F. TRIEB Furniture, Picture Framing Funeral Director—Embalmer Hudson, Wisconsin N. W. 3 and 4 Phones Tri-State 5 O’Connell-Flanders Co. MASTER GROCERS and BAKERS The Home of the Richelieu Goods Consolidated Eumber Co. Dealer in Lumber, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Mouldings, Lime, Brick, Cement WOOD and COAT. Phone No. 169 Hudson Bargain Store M. Tomkin, Prop. MEN’S and BOYS’ CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS and SHOES 1 .'r- . V' . i ' • '