Jackson High School - Osky Wow Yearbook (Jackson, OH)

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AthleTics-A Fore Word Out of considerably over 200 pupils attending High School, it is almost impossible to persuade over 30 per cent to attend the athletic events in their season. As a consequence the teams are always in debt. Now we bespeak a better patronage for the boys, as they have worked hard to furnish a first class team in all the branches in which they have participated. Furthermore, if you remain away from games, you will just so long remain ignorant of the rules and be unable to appreciate the fine points of the play, and everybody should understand base ball as it is our national sport. More on the subject of Athletics is included in the proper department. Base Ball, 1913 Since the above paragraph on Athletics was written, the base ball teams representing the Jackson and Ironton High Schools, have met on the local field in battle royal. Up to the ninth inning the Jackson team was considered thoroughly defeated with the score:— J. H. S. 4; I. H. S. 9. However, over confidence on the part of the Irontonians enabled our boys to bring in 6 tallies in the last of the 9th inning, the final score being J. H. S. 10; I. H. S. 9 As a result of the usual non-attendence, the gate receipts netted the mere pittance of $6, with which we were expected to float an expenditure of $25. Luckily, $12 was contained in the Association’s treasury, necessitating a loan of only $7 from Mr. Henson, and running.the total indebtedness up to.a little more than $50. Now if you were the Business Mgr. of the team what would you do in this case? Well, at any rate the persons in control have decided that no more games will be booked for the local team, at home. We do not blame them at all, do you? The editor wishes to take this opportunity of thanking those who actively engaged in helping make this issue what it is. Great interest was shown which was evinced by the number of contributions received. However, all members of the Staff were handicapped to an unusual degree by the extremely short time allotted us to prepare the text matter, and would suggest that it be made the rule to commence work by January 1st, at least, hereafter. PAUL M. HORTON, '13. BAD EFFECT OF SMOKING Uncle Mose—“Look-a-heah, you George Washington Jefferson, what you all smokin’ dat pipe fo’? Didn’t Ah done tell yo’ dat smokin’ shortins er man’s life moh dan haff?” Young G. W. J.—“But you has bin smokin’ mos’ yo’ life, Uncle Mose, an’ Ah reckon yo’s is a purty ole man.” Uncle Mose—“Dat’s all right bout me smokin’, mah boy, but dat ain’t de point. Ah’s eighty-foh yeahs ols nov, but ef Ah hadn’t nevah smoked, Ah might have been moh dan a hundred yeahs ole by dis time.”— Bystander—“1 thought you fellows were striking for more wages.” Workman—“We are, but the strike-breakers they hired to break the strike, arestrik-ing for higher pay, so they’ve hired us strikers to break the strike of the strike-breakers, see?” The ship was sinking—“What shall we do”? cried the terrified passengers. “Send for the barber”, remarked someone. “He’s the only man on board that can razor”.

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This, the second issue of the “Osky Wow” demands no introduction, nor do we feel bound to offer any apologies for its existence, as the publication speaks for itself. Since it is one of the chief motives of this annual to delineate the diverse interests of the pupils of the High School as true to life as is possible, we have done so, even at the risk of laying ourselves open to criticism by those who know no better. However, our advice is, if you like this annual, tell us and your neighbor, but if you are dissatisfied, keep it to yourself for there is something serious the matter with you. The Name There has been some disapproval expressed at the retention of the name “Osky Wow” for this year’s edition. The chief objection being, that the name possesses no intrinsic meaning and that one having a concrete or at least a suggestive significance be adopted. The writer’s opinion is, that outside of its value as a part of the school yell, its novelty (a salient point to be considered in the naming of such a paper) should recommend its use, for the oddity overbalances its abstractness, so that on the whole the name is highly suitable. Hence let it continue to be the “Osky Wow” into the future. That Monthly Paper It was thought at first that the annual would be replaced this year by a monthly paper, devoting the May Issue to the Senior Class alone. This is an excellent idea and should be reconsidered again next year, as such a publication is very conducive to keeping alive a comradeship and cultivating an interest in the school. But at the same time it is difficult to perceive how such a paper could be established on a sound financial basis and also preserve our reputation for quality. However, it is hardly for us to cast barriers in the way of its projection. A Word about Class Pins As stated in the Senior Class history, the pins were purchased while the class was still in the Junior division. We only did what others have done before us, i. e. we fell under the influence of an oilytongued agent, who, by the dispensation of properly placed favors (we’ll not designate them in stronger terms) secured our order. The consequence: We paid double and got one-half value received. In our case considerable discontent was the result as the pins were not at all satisfactory. Such has been the experience also with other classes in regards to invitations, etc, and is likely to be the result of purchasing through itinerant agents, in all other cases. Do not be over anxious for your class pin, you will get it all too soon any way. But put it off till the Senior rank is attained, ponder well over the design wanted and then purchase through a home jewelry concern.

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BY FINLEY CHERRINGTON What has the country boy to say, Of country boys that “made their way”? The sturdy lad standing at the gate, Nods toward the homestead with a smile, Points to the plow, the pool, the mill, The tiny school house on the hill, And tells us with pride how from the farm Came a Lincoln’s sturdy voice and arm, A Garfield’s eloquence and might, A Whittier’s poetic sight; The faith of Grant and Washington Our cause upheld, our battles won, And strengthened in its darkest hour The bulwarks of our country’s power. What has the city boy to tell Of city boys who served us well? He tells us of a thousand strong Renowned in story and in song, A thousand who have “won their way”, Whose names shine like stars, today. He tells us how from the town there came A Franklin’s never-ending fame, An Irving’s sun that never set, The genius of an Everett; Beneath the cities roof and domes There sprang the peerless wit of Holmes, The treasured power of Wilson’s books, The eloquence of Phillips Brooks. What then brave toiler in the town, Strong plowboy, in the fields of brown, When youthful purpose clearly sees Examples in such men as these? Join effort like our men of old, To speed this common “Age of Gold”. Join forces in their noble strife To seek the purest joys of life, Join hands together and be brave, This legacy of faith to save. What ever drones and doubters say, Be strong in purpose, boys, today.