Mechanic Arts High School - M Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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22 THE M JUNE, 1925 was on even terms with the speeding Indian. Seventy yards from the tape they came, three men abreast and each struggling vainly for the lead. Phillips would draw ahead with a hard spurt only to find Shalk and Lorna clinging beside him as if life hung in the balance. With forty yards to go and in grim desperation, Phillips bowed his head and be- gan a phenomenal spurt which drew him away from his opponents. Shalk and Lorna did not lose hope: they challenged his spurt and how desperately they tried to bridge that gap which Phillips was slowly increasing. Their efforts were futile, as were the gallant efforts of Watters and Sharp, the nearest to the three runners in the lead. Phillips came on like a dashing whippet. He finished cool and unwearied. Two-fifths of a second behind were Shalk and the In- dian, tied for second. Then came Watters with Sharp vainly trying to overtake him in a heart breaking finish: both men fell un- conscious over the finish line, so awful was the pace set by Lorna. The ovation accorded Phillips was simply tremendous, as he trotted from the dusty Held and disappeared beneath the stadium. Reaper Phillips had won his letter and in addition, had won for Dartmouth her first National Intercollegiate contest. To a Tree Cut Down By MAR1oN RoE O tree whose wide and ample branches oft Have clasped me in thy strong yet tender hold Wilt thou no more with thygreat strength enfold Me tired? In weariness thy shade so soft Was like the dew upon the heat of day To mind and body both a fresh'ning joy. Who dared with ruthless hand thee to destroy To steal thy life and make thee die? But stay Swift thought returns this answer plainly wrought I am not dead. My life still firm doth stand. Behind each work of God is an ideal. In trees perhaps 'twas our Creator's thought To give us strength, cool shade, and beauty grand This thought still lives. That only is the real. Pals By MARY Louise ORR You have missed one of the dearest com- panions of your life if you have missed the Motors have their they will never take horse, Does a motor you slide under the friendship of a horse. places, it is true, but the place of a pal, the know instinctively as wheel, in just what mood you are? Can you talk to a motor and receive any sort of satis- faction? Does the automobile give the real service, companionship, and joy that a horse can give? It matters not whether he is an expensive horse or an old hack, if you love him, he will return your love and more- he will be one of your truest friends. He will respond to every mood. If you feel tired and discouraged, take a slow ride out through the fields. He will adjust himself and walk or canter as you wish. You need not carry on any conversa- tion with him: instead, you may relax, and the long ride will rest you. If you feel as though you must have some one to talk to, go out for a ride. Tell your horse everything. He may not understand it, but he will listen sympathetically. He never gives a secret away, no matter how important. You can feel safe in telling him. But if some day, you crave excitement, don't forget the ever-ready pal who is wait- ing for you. He can also furnish the most wholesome kind of mental and physical stim- ulus. Get out your mallet and ride down the polo field driving the ball ahead. Your horse knows by the slightest change of your weight, just where the ball is. He will do all within his power to follow it for you. Is anything more stimulating than making a goal after a hard drive? The horse has naturally an affectionate nature. Encourage this, and you will find him the most faithful, courageous, and lov- ing companion.

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24 T H E M JUNE, 1925 Chronicles of The Seniors By MARTHA KLOTZ CHAPTER l Now it came to pass in the fifth year of the reign of Dietrich, whose surname is Lange, that a multitude of the youth of the land, both male and female, both tall and short, both fat and thin, entered the portals of that temple of learning, Mechanic Arts. And these were called freshmen. For they were new in the ways of knowledge. CHAPTER 2 And it came to pass that Dietrich, whose surname is Lange, sent messages to them that had been freshmen but were now become sophomores. Even so time passed. And he saith unto them that gathered in the hall of diversion and study, Nlf it seem good unto ye, ye shall be joined together, one to another. And Helen, the fair daughter of the House of Scully, was appointed to give counsel among them. And they cast lots for a leader and the lot fell upon Mark of the House of Devine. And he went before and led them. And his chief aide was Harry, whose surname is Blackmun. And Helen, of the House of Faller, was appointed keeper of the mint. And Marion, of the House of Roe, was made recorder. And Marshall, whose surname is Hamann, was made centurion. And all this came to pass on the fifth day of the twelfth month of the year of our Lord, 1922. Now, it came to pass that laws were de- sired by the sophomores. For peace must be kept. So the aforementioned Harry, whose surname is Blackmun, was appointed to reason together with Marion, daughter of the House of Roe: and William, whose surname is Spiess: and, also, Julia, daughter of the House of Blaha. And these made for them- selves those rules that were pleasing unto them. And, behold! They discovered that the coffers of the treasury were empty. And despair filled their souls. But they bethought them. And they labored industriously, even as the bees. And it came to pass that sweetmeats were sold in the market booths. And there was much dancing and merrymaking to the clash of cymbals. And, lo, the shekels poured in. And the coffers were filled to overflowing. CHAPTER 3 And the days and the evenings passed. And the class waxed stronger in knowledge. And it came to pass that Dietrich, whose surname is Lange, gave them the name junior. For their knowledge was increased with time. And, lo, all these things came to pass in the year of our Lord, 1923. Now, it came to pass that they cast lots a second time for a leader among them. And the lot fell to Myron, whose surname is Katz. And for his chief aide they chose John, whose surname is Poor. Hazel, daughter of the House of Mattson, was made recorder, and Wallace, whose surname is McCallum, became centurion. And he is of giant stature. And Grace, daughter of the House of Bene- dict, was chosen keeper of the mint. And, lo, these juniors made merry among their fellow students on that day which is the seventeenth in the days of March. And this day is dedicated to a holy man whose name is St. Patrick. And it came to pass in due time that these juniors brought abundant joy to their elders, who are called seniors. And, lo, a wondrous merrymaking was held on the fifteenth day of the month of May. And there was much playing of cymbals and harps. CHAPTER 4 And, behold, the class prospered even as the days and the evenings passed. And their time in this temple of learning grew short. And, lo, they were called senior. And the year was the eighth in the reign of Dietrich, whose surname is Lange. Now, it came to pass that lots were cast for a leader among them. And, lo, this was for the third time. And Harry, whose surname is Blackmun, went before and led them, For he had been