Pittsboro High School - Progress Yearbook (Pittsboro, IN)

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Of the fifteenth class what shall we say? VVhy they finished their tasks without delay. There was Claud Linton and Chester Parker, Both good students and one a good sparker, Dallas Terrell was there and Russell Hale- The way they've started they're not likely to fail, W'hile Alice Ridgway did her part In a way that warmed Professor Moore's heart. Nine handsome youngsters there were to delve For learningls treasures in nineteen-twelve. There was Daniel Leonard and Lora Wynkoop, Charles Stanley, who laughed when the ponies kicked up, Otis Pierson, james Ashby and Walter Reed, VVho sometimes felt for good ponies the need. Clara Woody was present and Minnie McClung, And Fem Linton, who has started to the ladderis top rung. Now beauty 'tis said is a good reason for being, This class you'll admit was sight worth seeing. john Sullivan who had finished at the C.N.C. Was conscientious and studious as teacher need be. Of jolly pedagogues there never was one To compare with Westerfield who looks like a bun Or a fat soda biscuit he resembles most nearly As wise observers can see quite clearly. The first was he to require an assistant, Miss McClung was chosen, reserved and distant. By combining their efforts they turned out two From a four-years' course, a feature new. Carroll McDonald who in a contest won And Edwin Terrell, a physician's son, Composed the class in the year fourteen At the fine new building, well equipped and clean. Now Geometry and Physics are thought not enough W'hile Latin is branded mostly hard work and bluff, Even History and Literature do not satisfy So Domestic Science is the thought best to try. Agriculture, too, for the bright farmer boys, Both music and drawing also add to life's joys. That proper instruction all students might gain , Two teachers were added Misses Nichols and McClain. Since this year,s class has so much Work and four teachers We extend our sympathy to the poor abused creatures. One teacher with bad eyes used to scold enough- To have four with good eyes must be very tough. But one plucky girl and three lads brave Have managed somehow their heads to save. Not one in the bunch could be called a greeneyg Verla Crawley, Paul jordan, and Thomas Feeney, And Miss Blanche Ashby, a Pittsboro Belle To one hundred and two our ranks will swell. Our Alumni, though scattered throughout this broad lanu Are united no doubt by a strong golden band, That of loyalty true to their fond Alma Mater, May each coming year make her better and greater, May her fair daughters grow in knowledge and grace, And her sons strong and noble each win in lifeis race. May the teachers remember that their calling is sacred Ever casting out wrong, dishonor and hatred, In good will and harmony striving each day To build character fit for eternity. Written by Alice Lowe. NOTICE-It was impossible to find a group picture of all the graduates from 1897 through 1916 so we have used group pictures with most of the graduates of a particular year. In the index beginning on page LIV, we will list the graduates of each year and identify the students in each picture. XIV

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While Nannie Worrell's smile was so bright It gave Harris, her husband much delight. But those fair girls were by no means all There were four boys, three dark and all tall, Clarence Sawyer was too well beloved to pass by Though soon promoted from earth,s school to one on hight. There was Urban Olsen who played hookey on Friday, And Ernest Buergelin always shining and tidy, And Aubrey Moore with his fluent speech, We might have known he was bound to preach. Frank Thomas, the teacher, though greatly admired, By early spring of his task was tired. No larger class has held the floor Than the famous class of nineteen-four, Composed of six lads and four bright lasses, It was one of the best of many strong classes. There was Grant Martin and Chester Pike, And Clayr Alexander, who all worked alike, And Carl McDaniel and the Brumfield boys, Ernest and Blaine, with their pranks and noise. Bertha Thompson was there-she is now Mrs. Prebster And Grace Hott Houk, most as wise as Webster. Maude Worrell also you are sure to find, And Esther Wells, quite jolly and kind, The former is now Mrs. Duscond, gay, While the latter is Esther McConnaha. Through theorems and history there led this clan Professor O'Mara, a gifted young man. Earnest, industrious and much alive, Describes the class of nineteen-five. With George A. Keeney at the head of the school Most of the work was done by rule. There was Loyal Schenck and Charley Ginn, Neither of these thought work any sin, Nor was Edna Taylor counted a lazy bones, By the way her name is now Edna Jones. There was Fred A. Parker of Maplewood, Fond of work and usually good, And Emma Goodson thoughtful and true, Her name was changed to Burris, too. Now stilled, forever is that loyal heart, In life's great drama sheis finished her part. Prominent in the class of nineteen-six Was Miss Ruth Janes, now Mrs. Hicks, Ernest Walter, broad of both body and mind, Letha Booker, generally loving and kind. And last and least came Ernest Alexander, VVhose monkey-shines raised Professor's dander. When this handsome class had pictures taken Mr. F oland's hat was by mde winds shaken So hard in fact, that it flew away And has ne,er been found to the present day. Next to puzzle their pretty heads Oler History and Latin were five co-eds, All these girls liked to study some, Miss Edna Duncan worked hard on gum, W'hile Edna McDaniel struck her best licks On elocution, she's now Mrs. Hicks. Ruth Ridgway thought much of a certain boy, Keeping house for Stipe is now her joy. Nellie Neaville, too, liked to study anno, Olsen, her husband, was then her beau. Though in this charming class was not a mean one, There was a good girl named Jennie Keenan, All useful and happy they are making good, As Professor Foland believed they would. Once 1no1'e ten pupils appeared on the stage To add to this history another page. Six girls there were and four young men, Mrs. Templin, Elsie Stipe it was then, And Anna Goodson and Mary Hale, Now Mrs. Elrod so runs the tale. And Nettie Hunt and Lutie Gandy, And Cleo Lambert, sweet as candy, Will Martin, too, and Everett Thornbrough, Iohn Smith, who would a-courting go, Then add to the list Earl McConnaha And you have a fine group for work or play, George Lewis, the teacher, was justly proud To hand diplomas to all this crowd. Sweet girl graduates furnish the theme For another stanza, so it would seem, There were three in the class of nineteen-nine, Securing knowledge at learning,s shrine. There was Lottie Ridgeway without a care Keeping books in the bank she now has her share. VVhile Edith McCl1mg has troubles enough Teaching Latin declensions and all such stuff. There was one in the class that was named Verne Ellis Who would rather trim hats than to entertain fellows. Of noble purpose and well trained mind Was Professor Alley, in their memories enshrined. Yet there happened along to guide the next four A brand new instructor by the name of John Moore. Sweet girl graduates again smiled and bowed, A boy, however, appeared in the crowd, There was 'Hazel Vice, an accomplished musician, Myrtle Sallee, whose charm won a horse physician. Merle Woody, who should a notary be So fond of writing uwillsv is she. Kind, Earnest and helpful was Roy Elmore Who was recently called to the other shore. Xlll

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