Slippery Rock University - Saxigena Yearbook (Slippery Rock, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1917 volume:

- 1.1... I ■ ■■ APR 2 4 2001 “If any little word of ours can make one's life the sweeter. If any little care of ours can make one’s step the fleeter. If any little help of ours may ease the burdens of another, God give us life, and care, and strength to help along each other. THE SXXIQED A °f SLITTER TiOCK STJTE 0‘EJVML 1917 Volume VI Page Dedication ............................................................ 6 Art Section ............................................................ 9 History of School ..................................................... 17 Faculty ................................. ............................. 19 Board of Trustees...................................................... 30 Classes ............................................................... 31 Seniors ............................................................... 33 Juniors ............................................................... 75 Sophomores ............................................................ 79 Freshman .............................................................. 83 Model School .......................................................... 87 Dramatics ............................................................. 91 Student Activities .................................................... 95 Music .................................................................105 Athletics .............................................................111 Miscellaneous .........................................................125 Unofficial Calendar....................................................135 Jokes .................................................................143 Advertisements ........................................................103 t ) I Foreword In behalf of the class of Nineteen Hundred Seventeen, we present this volume of the Saxigcna to the members of this institution as a record of some of the events of the past year. In compiling this annual, it has been our aim to make it the mirror of Slippery Rock State Normal. May its pages reflect the true character of the school. We have in many ways attempted to follow the examples of our predecessors. However, a few new ideas have been introduced, which we hope will meet with your approval. It is evident that we have done some things that we should not have done and left undone many things that we should have done. May its faults be covered with a mantle of charity. If in the future, this edition of the Saxigcna shall bring to vour minds pleasant memories of the past, then we will feel repaid for the many labors which we have wrought in the publication of the same. As a pictorial book of remembrance: as a record of the significant events of the past year at old Slippery Rock, we present this book, and make our best bow. —EDITOR. I (To Ai-tluu- l£. 05aitt Ho toe tljc (Class of Nineteen iliuniUcii rncntrcn hehicate this oolinne of the $’axigena as a token of our appreciation for his interest in the stnhents of this school ARTHUR I :. GAUT Saxigena Editorial Staff Editor-in-chief....................................FLOYD B. MASTER Associate Editors Mildred R. Reavers Lida Thompson Lodema McCol lough Lola McQuistion LaVejrne Ripper Business Manager Ernest Rohledcr Advertising Manager Edgar McKinney « 1 “At Learning's fountain it is sweet to drink. Presented In Hcmorij of ■ L ICC lOjRAOEN V I I r 7 History of Slippery Rock State Normal School The organization of Slippery Rock State Normal School grew out of the desire of the people of the town and surrounding community to have a school in their midst in which their children could secure an education without leaving their homes. In the fall of 1887 a plan was formed f« r the erection of a building suitable for an academy, and for providing funds for the support of the school. During this stage of the effort, it was discovered that no Normal School had been established in this, the Kleventh District. At once the scope of their efforts was widened to include the larger enterprise and stock was sold to the amount of almost S20.000. During the summer of 1888 and the following winter, land was procured and three frame buildings were erected—a chapel and two dormitories. Application was made to the Department of Public Instruction for the recognition of the school as the State Normal School of the Kleventh District. The first day of February was set as the date for the inspection of the buildings by the State, and the following persons were appointed members of the Inspection Committee: Superintendent of Public Instruction E. K. Iligbee, Hon. S. H. Miller, of Mercer: Col. Silas Marlin, of Brookville; Hon. William McNair, of il City, together with the City and County Superintendents of the district. The day dawned bright and fair as if in prophecy of the successful culmination of the enterprise to which the energies of the community had been directed lor many months. The forenoon was spent in showing the visitors and the Inspection Committee through the buildings. hen noon came, the doors of the dining room were thrown open and the tables were occupied, reset, and refilled until all who wished to do so had eaten, without money and without price. At one thirty the crowd assembled to hear the decision of the Inspection Committee. When the announcement was made of the acceptance of the school as the State Normal School of the Eleventh District. Governor Heaver said that he favored this largely because of the supreme faith of the people in what they had accomplished. 'I'lie next step in its organization was the formulation of a board of trusties. 'Pile following persons were elected to represent the stockholders: George Maxwell. J. K. Bard, T. S. Coulter. John C. Kerr. H. P. Griffith, Dr. A. M. Patterson. T. F. Patton. Dr. C. W. Bard. Lewis Patterson. Ncyman Christley, William Kauffman, and Benjamin Pearson. The members appointed to represent the State were John F. Dravo and J. Sharp Wilson, of Beaver: R. B. Scandrett and R. 1). McGonigle. of Allegheny, and John M. Greer and Thomas Robinson, of Butler. The Board of Trustees met and organized by electing George Maxwell President, C. W. Bard Secretary, and W. Henry Wilson Treasurer. The fol- 17 in lowing persons were elected members of the faculty : James E. Morrow, Principal, 1. M. McClymonds, I. X. Moore, J. C. Ricketts. . A. Peer, and Maude Bingham. During the tirst term of the school, beginning March 20, 1889, the enrollment reached one hundred sixty-eight. The charges f«� r boarding, room and tuition were $150 for the year of forty-two weeks, of which sum the State paid $21 as State Aid. However, each student, upon graduation, received S50 from the State. The Course of Study included only two years of work with no subjects elective. 'Pile ancient languages required were preparatory Latin and the first twenty-nine chapters of Caesar. The only Natural Sciences contained in the course were Physiology. Botany and Physics. About 1900, the course of study was revised and extended to include another year of work. Additional work was introduced in Latin and Mathematics, and the natural sciences. German and French were added as electives. The first class was graduated in this course in 1903. In 1910. the course was extended to include four years of work. The additions made consisted largely in the extension of the time devoted to some of the subjects and in the introduction of a greater amount of work in general and special methods. These changes brought about a better correlation between the Normal Schools and High Schools and also between Normal Schools and Colleges. At a recent conference of the Colleges and Normal Schools held under the auspices of the State Teachers’ Association it was recommended that graduates of the Normal Schools be admitted to Sophomore standing in colleges. The class which graduated in 1913 consisted of two divisions, the one constituting the last class in the three years' course and the other the first class in the four years’ course. I'ntil 1916 the management of the school was by a Board of Trustees, a part of whom were elected by the stockholders and the others appointed by the State. At that time the State purchased the interest of the stockholders and assumed entire control, through a Board of Trustees consisting of nine members appointed by the State Board of Education. At present the Board of Trustees consists of Clyde C. Green, of Beaver Falls: James A. Galbreath, of Butler: ). K. Bingham, of Slippery Rock; John A. Gibson, of Butler; Joseph II. Grandey. of Rochester; Charles H. Kline, of Pittsburgh: Samuel C. McGarvey. of Bridgeville; T. Plummer Mifflin, of North Washington; Ray P. Wilson, of Slippery Rock. 'Phe first Principal. Doctor James E. Morrow, served until July 1. 1890. At this time Doctor Albert K. Maltby was elected Principal and served twnety-six years, ending his term of service July 1. 1°16. During the present school year, the school has been under the direction of Prof. I. X. Moore, as Acting Principal. The faculty which at first consisted of six has grown with the development of the school until it now numbers twenty-five members. 18 1 � 19 v. MRS. EMMA J. HAMM, M. E. Kindergarten. Graduate of Edinboro Stale Normal; garten Student, Chautauqua, N. Y.: position since 1896. PROF. GEO. L. HAMM. A. B„ Ph. D. Acting Vice Principal. Psychology, Methods, and History of Education. Westminster College Preparatory Department. 1877-1881: Westminster College. 1881-1885: Theological Seminary, Gettysburg. 1885-1888: Pastor Bethany Lutheran Church. Pittsburgh. Pa.. 1888-1891: Principal North Brad-dock High School. 1891-1895: Course in Political and Social Science, Westminster College, leading to degree of Ph. 1).: University of New York; Extra Mural Course in Germany on German School System, 1914; Present position since 1895. Kinder- Present HOWARD LONSDALE HEADLAND Agriculture. Botany, and Algebra. Born near Warrendale, Allegheny Co.: Educated in Public School: Graduated from Slippery Rock State Normal School. 1906: Attended Mt. Union College, 1907-1908; Graduated from Grove City College with degree of A. B.. 1909: Principal of Saxonburg Schools, 1906-1907; Freedom H. S.. 1909-1910: Kootenai. Idaho. Schools. 1910-1912: Middlesex Twp. H. S.. 1912-1913: Chicora schools. 1913-1916; Present position since 1916. 21 ID) PROF. JAMES HARRY SHOEMAKER English. Graduate Incoming County Normal School: Graduate Buck noil University; Post Graduate. Cornell University and Columbia University; Instructor Lycoming Normal School; Instructor Clarion State Normal School: Instructor Summer Session Grove City College. 1912; Lecturer on American Literature. Lycoming County Normal School: Department of English. Slippery Rock State Normal school since 1907. INIS FLOY McCLYMONDS Art and Manual Training. Graduate of Slippery Rock State Normal School and Pratt Institute: Student at New York University; Supervisor of Drawing at Gloversville, N. Y.: Teacher in Grove City Summer Schools: Teacher in Slippery Rock State Normal. Sciences. Preparatory work in Public School: Mt. Pleasant Institute and the Greensburg Seminary: Graduated from Slippery Rock State Normal School. 1898, and from Franklin College. classical course, 1902; received A. M. degree 1906: Attended King's School of Oratory three summer terms; also had a six months' special course in Applied Psychology at Weltmer Institute of Mo.: Member of faculty of Slippery Rock Normal School since 1908; The preceding five years had charge of the College Department of Curry College, Pittsburgh. Pa. PROF. CLAY C. RUFF, A. M. 22 GLADYS B. JONES Graduate of High School, Glovorsville, N. W.: State Normal. New Pact- , N. Y.: Household Arts and Science. Pratt Institute, Brooklyn. N. Y.; Teacher in Public Schools, Lawrence, L. I.: present position, 1913. PROF. JOHN C. RICKETTS. A. M. Mathematics. Attended public school at Iiarlansburg and New Castle: taught in the Borough of Por-tersville; taught three years in the Academy at Prospect: attended Thiel College, also Waynesburg College: present position since 1889. PROF. I). C. MURPHY. Ph. I). History and Didactics. Early education received in rural schools. First teaching in ungraded schools. Graduate of a Normal School: Ph. D. Course at Mononga-hela College; tlnished Local Ministers’ Course in M. E. Church and Ordained in 1896; taught in California. Lock Haven, and Slippery Rock Normals: Author of “Recreation in History and Geography,” Turning Points in Teaching. and Flash Lights on American History; Lecturer in Teachers’ Institutes. 23 in PROF. WILLIAM M. STEWART Supt. of the Model School. Methods and Criticism. Born near West Sunbury. Pa.: graduated from West Sunbury Academy. 1894; B. S. Westminster College, New Wilmington. Pa., 1899: 'completed Chautauqua course. 1903: student Wooster University: taught in the public schools of Butler and Armstrong Counties: principal Slippery Rock High School. 1905-1907: taught Pedagogy in the Geneva College Summer School. 1911: present position. 1907. ROSE D. STEWART. B. L. English Branches. Graduate of West Sunbury Academy and Lebanon, Ohio, Normal University; Student of Cornell University; Taught in Public Schools; Eau Claire and West Sunbury Academies; Mission Colleges at Norfolk, Virginia, and Knoxville, Tennessee; present position since 1911. FLOIXA A. McCOMB Preceptress. Educated at Clarion Normal; taught in Clarion and Jefferson Counties: Principal of Sample's public school, Wilkinsburg; present position since 1915. 24 BEATRIX K. MARY. A. B., A. M. Student: Olivet ollege, A. B.; University of Michigan. A. M.: Columbia University. A. M.; Teacher: H. S.. Wheaton, Minnesota; H. S.. Yankton. S. Dakota: State Normal School, Springfield, S. Dakota; present position, 1913. MILDRED L. CROSS French and German. Graduate of North Creek High School. North Creek, N. V.; Syracuse University, Degree of A. B.: In present position since 191 � . CORDELIA NEYMAN SUTTON Pianoforte. General education. Butler High School; Pupil of Edith Latshaw Peter and of Earnest Hutcheson; Studied History of Music, Waldo Selden Pratt; Appreciation of Music. H. E. Krehbiel; Technique of Study, Thomas Tapper; Theory and Composition. Dr. Percy Goe-tichius; Ear Training, Franklin Robinson: Pianoforte, Helena Augustin: Graduate of Institute of Musical Art of New York City; Taught in Butler, Pa., and New York City; Present position, 1916. 25 PROF. ARTHUR E. GAUT Mathematics. Graduated from Greensburg High School. 1907: Taught township school for two years: Principal Ward School. Greensburg, Pa., two years: Graduated from Grove City College. 1914: Taught Beaver Falls High School, 1914-1915: Taught Grove City Summer School, 1914 and 1916: present position since 1915. JOHN F. ALLISON. A. M. Born in Worth Township where early education was received in rural schools; Graduated from S. R. S. N„ 1899: Grove City College, 1906: Taught for live years in the schools of Butler and Lawrence Counties; Assistant Snpt. of Schools. Anconda, Mont., 1906-1913: Principal Harlansburg H. S.. 1913-1916: Present position. May 1916. NANCY ELIZABETH CANAN Vocal Music. Graduated from High School. Tyrone, Pa.: Cornell University. Course for Directors of Public School Music; pupil of Mrs. Bertyne Ne Collins. New York City; R. B. Savage. Pittsburgh: Director of Music at Hershey Consolidated Schools: present position since 1916. 26 prof. i . c. McLaughlin Physical Director. Graduated Philadelphia Public Schools; Her man Institute, Philadelphia; University of Pa. Summer School; class leader under Dr. Chad wick in Central Y. M. C. A., 1895; Later Phys ical Director of Lancaster Y. M. C. A.. 1898 Physical Director Kenslng Y. M. C. A., 1900; Lan caster Y. M. C. A.: Physical Director of Frank (in Marshall College: for three years conduct ing swimming school during summer at Rock Springs: present position since 1911. MRS. MYRTLE McLAUGHLIN Physical Directress. Educated at New Holland High School and studied Physical Training at University of Pennsylvania. ALICE JESSINA DAVIDSON Expression. Graduated from Thornton Academy, Saco. Maine; Emerson College of Oratory: took postgraduate work at Emerson College: taught at Shaw Home School in Saco, Maine, and tilled concert engagements; also taught Mount de Chantel Academy, Wheeling, V. Va.: present position since 1913. 27 ' ALTA MARGUERITE VIRTUE Secretary of Model School. Graduate of Guy’s Mills High School: Graduated front Slippery Rock State Normal School: Class of 11)16. SARAH RHUAMA VINCENT. M. E. Librarian. Graduate of Slippery Rock Kindergarten. Model School, and the Normal in the class of 1908; Assistant Librarian. 1908-1915; present position. 1915. PROF. WILLIAM V. TAYLOR High School Principal. Educated at Slippery Rock Normal and Thiel College: Taught in the Public Schools of Rutler County; Assistant Principal Chicora Schools. 1913-1915; present position since 1915. I ' t 28 UK. MALT BY RctircJ 1916 29 Board of Trustees CLYDE C. GREEN, President........................Beaver Falls JAMES M. GALBREATH. Vice-President.......................Butler 0. K. BINGHAM, Secretary.........................Slippery Rock JOHN A. GIBSON...........................................Butler JOSEPH H. GRANDEY.....................................Rochester • CHARLES H. KLINE................................... Pittsburgh SAMUEL C. McGARVEY..................................Brldgeville T. PLUMMER MIFFLIN............................North Washington RAY P. WILSON....................................Slippery Rock 6) 32 TTOT I The Senior Behold her as she strides along! A statelier air, a firmer step is hers, A certain pride, a command be got Of confidence that with the goal so near ‘'I would be a coward heart that now would Hindi From meeting fair the trust now laid on her. With clearer brain. She cons her daily tasks: With strange voice, Recites from day to day. I And, as she stands before her little class. She dreams and plans of that great day when she. Truthseeker in her little learning’s-rcalm— Shall help to mould the future of the state. 34 Seniors Class Officers I’resident .... Nice-President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Marshal ....... .......Luther Croll ........Frank Long .....( race Meredith Lodema McCollough ...Edgar McKinney Yell We seek for knowledge. We seek for fame, We’re the class of the illustrious name; The slickest class you've ever seen Is the class of 1917. Motto .You nobis solum. Not merely for ourselves. Colors Blue and White. Flower White Rose. 35 t HAZEL MARGARET ADAMS Hadley. Hazel hails from the vicinity of Hadley. She is one of our most bashful girls and is yet to be seen for the first time idly talking to the boys. Hazel is a line student and is attending school for the good she can get from the instruction, rather than the pleasure she might get out of it. From her record here, we expect some day to see her name enrolled in the Hall of Fame. ESTELLE MARIE ATKINSON Garrick. Philomathean. Between the morn and the evening. While classes are aswa.v, Estelle is seen never dreaming. But eagerly on her way. Her joyous smiles and carefree ways Will always drive dull care away. A more popular girl our ranks do not hold. And her popularity goes to Monon-gahela, we are told. We know that she is sure to climb the hill. And if she keeps on she surely will. LILLIAN FRANCES BAIRD Grove City. Bryant. Lillian arrived from Clintonvillc High during the spring of ’15. The old saying. Laugh and grow fat, has not worked in the case of Lillian for she is very slender even if she is always ready with a hearty laugh at the right time. She has been here long enough to gain our friendship. In every respect she is a mighty good comrade. MILDRED HUMPHREY BARNES Harrisville. Philomathean. “She thinks too deeply. Has been a faithful, diligent and prosperous student here through seven terms. She is frequently heard to say in class, I dont think that’s right. Harrisville is not very far away and Mildred is always ready to go home every Saturday. It can hardly be said, “She Stoops to conquer, but she surely did conquer Stoops. k I i 36 I I ' I ETHEL AGNES BILLINGS Erie. Bryant. Known on the stage as “Billie.” Tall and stately are the two adjectives which best describe this young lady. Ethel is very fond of walking, so to satisfy her desire, she started on a walking tour and landed at the Old Folks’ Home” in S. R., where she decided to take the Degree M. E. She is as bright and fresh in appearance as a May morn, due to the fact that responsibility of studies and midnight oil are foreign to her curriculum. OPAL IVA BLAKELY Harrisville. The class of '17 is glad to have among its members one so representative as Opal Blakely. Her mind is not drawn away from her intellectual research by worldly affairs. There must be some great attraction in Harrisville for it is impossible to keep her In Slippery Rock over Sunday. She is a loyal student and her class predicts a successful future for her as a Latin teacher, which is her highest ambition. GEORGE SAMUEL BOLTON Slippery Rock. “Fuzzy” is a native of Slippery Rock, but not all his days have been spent here for he has been to Bulger, Greenville, and other noted places. To him, all girls are just simply grand.” Fuzzy enjoys good literature. Some of his favorite classics are, “Ix ve at First Sight and How He Won Her. Here’s to you, Fuzzy, wuzzy. Your head is in a whirl, You’re a poor benighted Senior. But you’re bound to get a girl. INIS FLORENCE BOVARD Slippery Rock. Inis, who has been in our class since its beginning, came here to prepare herself for that vocation of vocations, namely teaching school. Although her hair is of a reddish tinge, yet she has an amiable disposition and is one of those girls who goes through life with little to say. Inis Is a studious girl and especially is she a shining star in History of Ed. May she be successful in life is our parting wish. 37 r CHESTER MERLE BRADEN Kingsville. Bryant; Football; Porch Crew. Born and reared in Clarion County where he received his early intellectual training. Came to S. R. in the night and escaped the inspectors. Noted for his brilliant recitations in History of Ed. “Chess” was a noble member of the football squad of ’16. Never known to be on time for breakfast. Always wondering when the bell (Rell) is going to ring. His ambition is to graduate from Penn State and we expect some day to read about him as an expert in the agricultural department of State College. HELEN BRUBAKER Wilkinsburg. Philomathean. Tommy” is a short, brown-eyed lassie who practices the saying. Laugh and grow fat.” We always think of her as one of the jolly members of our class. She is very fond of sleep but she has a preference for the Don” of the day. As a memorial, she will leave a host of friends and acquaintances in S. R. S. N. NELLIE MARIE CAREY Wood lawn. Marie is such a quiet girl, Oh' that is what they sav; But you know when she gets started She keeps it up all day. She surely loves to draw and paint And knows her Latin so. If it's advice you're seeking, well To Marie you’d better go. A teacher shall this maiden be But, now I must confess. I think it must be—what? Oh: John. Who’ll add the MRS. ROBERT RUSSEL CLARK Petersville. Philomathean. Tall, stately, and bashful was Bod when he entered our group, but lately he has made noted improvement. He is bright, reserved and quiet. Bob allows no attractions, such as girls, to interfere with his daily schedule ? ? ? Nevertheless, it is known to a few that he has had several encounters with “Cupid. Success through life, is our parting wish to you, Bob. I 38 h GRACE GENEVA CLEVELAND Conneaui I alto. Bryant. Carnes to us after graduating from Erie High. Geneva is a good loyal student but her interest is divided between S. R. S. N. and the Goodyear Rubber Company of Akron. Ohio. Her favorite pastime is writing her tri-weekly epistles to Akron, and reading and re-reading the replies. Best wishes for a successful future. ADABELLE COCHRAN Wampum. Bryant. A face with gladness overspread. Bright smiles by human kindness bred.” Adabella ranks among the lowest in the class of '17 (height 4 feet (! inches). What she lacks in height, she makes up in her sweet, winsome and merry disposition. Happy would many others be if they would follow the example of this industrious student, for she will no doubt prosper by her continued labor. MARTIN LUTHER CROLL Slippery Rock. Class President; Football: Philomathean. I am part of all that 1 have met.” Martin Luther has again come down to us in the welcome form of tins splendid fellow. He has indeed inherited all the gleaming attributes of his name-sake and that reformer of olden times. Known as Pop. Most popular boy in our class. We have tried to recognize his full value in making him our class president. As a class we love this boy who has meant so much to us. Out of the sincere gratitude of our hearts, we wish him weel” in all of life's changing joys and shadows. FLORENCE CROSS Clintonville. I love tranquil solitude and such society as is quiet, wise, and good.” Flossie was graduated from Clintonville High in '15. She is an energetic student and shows the results of her labors by her ready response in the class room. Her favorite expression is. Where's the bill? May prosperity favor her. 39 r ALICE EDNA CUMMINGS East Brook. Bryant. This golden haired lassie with large blue eyes conies from East Brook. Cummings, as she is known to her classmates, is a bright industrious girl. She is a star in History of Ed. Her greatest fear, she says, is the fear of horses and men, but many do not believe all this statement. ESTHER MAYME DANIELS Beaver Falls Philomathean. Known by the name Rachel. Imported from Beaver Falls in '15. Very industrious, when not otherwise employed. Happy, peaceful, and full of fun. Blues rapidly disappear when she is around. Especially does she love the Six Footers. many of whom fall for her charms. We will only say Auf Wiedersehen, Esther, and extend our hearty good wishes. ELIZABETH IDA DICKEY Slippery Rock. Elizabeth, unlike many of us, has been a member of the class from its very beginning and so has had the advantage of four years of life in S. R. S. N. Most of us regard her as one of the quietest girls we know. But those who know her best say that when she does speak she says something witty and well worth hearing. LUCILE DICKSON (7 Slippery Rock. One of the bright little girls, who recognized S II. as an important seat of learning in her early kin-degarten days is Lucille. She has followed the course through the Model School and the Normal. Now she stands a worthy member of the class of 17. She is quiet and reserved. She says little outside of class. As a class, we extend to her wishes for a bright and successful future. I 40 PHYLLIS M. DICKSON Slippery Rook. Phyllis, better known to some of her classmates as “Dickey.” entered Normal after completing the course in the Model School. She has a sweet and winsome nature, a strong and determined will along certain lines and for reasons not known, she has a peculiar attitude toward the opposite sex. In class, she is always ready to answer any question and especially did Miss Phyllis speak for herself in Mathematics. RIJSSEL ROBERT DICKSON Slippery Rock Well known by the name “Irish.” Has black hair, bright eyes, and pretty teeth. Is bashful and quiet. Yet to the boys, Russel has proved himself quite a humorist. Irish is a prominent member of the basketball team. It will not be long before we shall read of Prof. Russel It. Dickson and his wonderful work along educational lines. FLOSSIE OR ILL A DUNLAP Chicora. Philomatliean. When, in the chronicles of our class Came Flossie to us, a giggling lass, We found that wherever she should be Her heart was always light and care free. With her light blue eyes and golden hair, She has always played the school game and played it fair. As a campfire girl she enjoys athletic games. Whether we win or lose she takes it just the same. With schemes to torment, she never lacks, And she is very much taken with the name of Jack.” VIOLET MAY ELWOOD Wilkinsburg. Philomatliean. It was a modest violet. ♦ it hung its head As if to hide from view. And yet It was a lovely llower. So lovely, sweet, and fair. It might have graced a rosy bower. Instead of hiding there. This little poem just fits the little girl in our class named Violet. Vi is small, dainty, and sweet. Persons who do not know her think her quiet, but—those who know her say just the opposite. VI” plays basketball and tennis and is excellent in gym. work. 41 HAZEL IRENE ESSINGTON Perryopolis. Philomathean. Irene joined our class In (ho Junior year. She is a very desirable member and is among (he bright students of the class. She came from Perryopolis, having first graduated from Perryopolis High School. Irene is better known as Rene.” Her favorite sport is sailing, yet she never says, “Ship a Iloy.” Her favorite expression is, For the Love of Mike.” ada McCormick fife Canonsburg. Philomathean. Pet name. Peg.” A product of Canonsburg High. Ada is small of stature but her brains are inversely proportional to her size. Spends much time on French. Jolly, proud and witty, is Peg. Takes great interest in athletics. When one mentions the name David,” ripples of laughter creep over her face. We wonder why? ? ? HULDA LEOTA FISHER West Sunbury. Bryant. She hath so much learning.” Hulda. one of our dark haired lassies, has been with us for four years. She is never guilty of being noisy except. In Vergil, where she is always ready when everybody reads every day.” Future course undecided. S. It. boys do not appeal to her for she is an admirer of tall Ernest people. S. R. is sure to hear from her some time. LEAH FISHER Saxon burg. Philomathean. Next comes Leah, better known as “Flicker,” who has concentrated her mind on the studes of S. It. during the entire course. Leah is of a jolly nature and is always ready for a good time. She looks forward very anxiously for those Regular letters from Pittsburg.” Her future occupation may be that of a school teacher, but this will not limit her activities of life for she will also be known as a Fisher---------. in MARGARET FOREST New Wilmington This joliy girl arrived at S. R. S. N. in September 1915. Peg has the characteristics of her sex. namely that of Every Ready Speech. Her main topic of conversation is the present condition of our country and especially the ability of Wilson.” She is good natured and pretty and believes too much study is hard on the mental faculties. When the phone rings at noon, we are always sure that it is Peg that is wanted. The greeting that her room-mates receive from her is. Got any peanuts, kids?” GERTRUDE RUTH GEORGE V Sharon. Bryant; Chairman of Joke Committee for Saxigena. Rare compound of oddity, frolic, and fun; Who relished a joke and rejoiced in a pun. One of our short girls. Has a well developed mind and shines well in physics and German. Singing is one of her pastimes, but— My, oh me ”1 am saddest when 1 sing and so are those who hear me. LILLIAN JEAN GRUBB Slippery Rock. Philomathean. This is Jean, noted for her pleasant manner and winning smile, which never wears off even when Prof. Hamm says, Now, Miss Jean.” She is very fond of swimming and especially fond of riding in Overland cars. Jean was graduated from S. R. H. S. in '14 and joined our class in the fall of the same year. She is a wonder at playing basketball, being a member of the team known as “The Cyclones. Jean is always present at all the Varsity games and is a very faithful rooter. Wonder why? ? ? PAUL MILO HARBAUGH Slippery Rock Paul or Poggv, as he is better known, first saw the light of day in that town so famous because of its Normal School, known as Slippery Rock. Paul attended the Model School but his real work began when he entered the Normal. He is that dark, handsome chap who is so fond of the study. Agriculture.” Into whatever field of work he shall go. he will carry with him the best wishes of the class of '17. 43 f |)T| SARA MARIE HARRISON Monongahela. Philomathean. Little Sal Harrison, always so spry, Came to Slippery Rock from Monongahela High. A more jolly lass we never have seen. And her favorite dessert is a dish of ice cream. With her pretty blue eyes and sunny smiles She catches the mails (males) with her artful wiles. Rut open her heart, and you shall see Engraved inside, the name Andy.” JEAN HILLIARD West Sunbury. A little, black-haired maiden from West Sunbury. She is very small but she has proved to us that size does not count, especially when Prof. Hamm says in Vergil. Now. Miss Hilliard.” Her early intellectual development was begun at West Sunbury High. Motto. Nevei trouble trouble till trouble troubles you. WILDA L. HOCKENBERRY West Sunbury. Wilda entered our class in the fall term of 1915. She is very studious. She is one of. the shining lights in Vergil. Her greatest trouble is speaking loud enough for the class to hear. She is always in a good humor, so she has won many friends. Who can say she is quiet? I am sure those who know her cannot. EDNA MARIK HOFFMAN Akron. Ohio. Bryant. Edna is one of the charter members of our class and for the past four years has taken an active part in the affairs of S. R. S. N. Easily distinguished by her pretty sparkling eyes and her little smile. Energetic and good natured, yet she can be firm when occasion demands it. It is thought, but cannot be proved, that her heart has been stolen by some one outside S. R. S. X. Here's health and good luck to her. 14 ‘ in MARJORIE JANE HOVIS Clintonville. Slippery Rock Normal and especially the class of '17 is proud to have on its roll the name of Marjorie Jane Hovis. She spent one year in Grove City College and came to Slippery Rock in 1915. When we first saw her. we thought she was very quiet, but just get around her once. If you don't believe me just ask Opal. Marjorie used to be fond of the chase (Hunt) but now her affections have been turned toward Barnuin and “Bailey.” MICHAEL THOMAS HOY Brave. Philomathean; Porch Crew; Gym. One of our promising students. Hails from (hat heroic town known as “Brave.” For many reasons. Mike has ever been a mark of human wonder among us. First, he is noted for loud talking during study period. Next, he is a wonder in Mathematics. Lastly, his admiration for tall, slim girls has wrought havoc among the short, fat type. May the name “Irene” ever be a source of pleasure to him. GRACE ELIZABETH IRVIN McKeesport. Philomathean; Girls’ Quartet. Grace, our little dark haired beauty, better known to her friends as “Yitze.” is one of the very popular girls of our class, both with students and the teachers. She is noted for her elocutionary abilities, and is especially good in rendering I ain't goin’ a cry no more. “Yitze” is one of the stars in basketball. She is also noted as an accomplished musician. She is a jolly, happy hearted girl, always ready to have a good time. LOUISE MAE IRVIN Aspinwall. Philomathean. Louise, a very popular member of our class, joined us as a Freshman. The Romans of old said. “Eat, drink and be merry,” but Wooz-ie's” motto is “Eat. dance and be merry.” Louise is very fond of athletics and she has always starred in basketball. She is also seen at daybreak on the tennis courts. Her greatest ambition is to teach Domestic Science—to one. She is true and loyal to her bunch and they will ever remember the jolly things she has said and done. 45 1)1 JOSEPHINE McP. JAMISON Beaver Falls. Philomathean. The subject of this little sketch decided to come to S. It. S. N. in the fall of 1915. She went one year to Geneva College but she decided that Slippery Rock was better, so she came and entered our class. Although she is of a quiet nature, she has made many friends. She is always ready for a good time, yet she never shirks her work. This is noticeable in her classes, for she has her lessons even if there was a ball game or a sled load the night before. HAZEL JOSEPHINE KENNEDY Butler. Hazel Kennedy, a quiet little lass. Is sure to come out at the head of her class. With her two blue eyes and sunny smile. She generally says something that Is worth while. She has the kindest heart in the school to be found; So, if you need any help, she’ll sure be around. When it comes to the exercises in the gym class We all watch Hazel, for she’s as quick as a Hash. Now, with lingering words, we bid her farewell. And wish her more joy than our tongues can tell. ROBERT LUTHER KI ESTER Slippery Rock. Tillie.” Bob or “Fluff,” as this fair haired, white complexloned boy is known, is one of Slippery Rock's own sons. Therefore he knows all the tricks of a school town and does not fail to use them. Of course Bob is blamed for a lot of things that he did not do but these hardly make up for the things which he does and is never caught doing. Bob is very musical, as he plays the traps In the Normal Orchestra. He is a very good singer and also plays the cornet. CHARLOTTE C. KOEHLER Duquesne. Charlotte is one of our most diligent students. She came to Slippery Rock two years ago from Duquesne High School. Her hobby during spare moments is crocheting. Speak to her of cares and she is ever ready with her favorite expression. 1 should worry.” We shall remember her for her quiet disposition. 46 IRENE ANNETTE KOONCE Transfer. Bryant. Mid classmates and roommates where’er they are seen. Be they ever so studious, there’s none like Irene. Her bright laughting eyes and dark curling hair. Both give her a charm that is not found elsewhere. Though a teacher of History she says she'll become, A teacher’s companion is predicted by some; For her choice of all lessons to teach in that book. Was found when the one on Prince Albert she took. FLORENCE REBECCA KR1DER Wilkinsburg. Philomathean; Basketball. To those who know thee not, no words can paint! And those who know thee, know that all words are faint.” Fllss” joined us in our Junior year. Belongs to the “Wilkinsburg Bunch.” Well known basketball player and a brilliant actress, having taken a leading part in the Junior Play. Ranks high in her classes and is held in high esteem by the faculty and classmates. MARGARET SARA KYLE Slippery Rock. Bryant. As long as we remember our S. R. school days, so long shall we remember Margaret. We know very little about her until she came to Slippery Rock and joined our class. Although quiet and unassuming in manner, she has been a leader in her class work and in teaching in the Model School. By her kindness she has won a place in all our hearts. We know that wherever she goes, the community in which she dwells will be greatly enriched by her presence and intluence. MABEL ELIZABETH LEWIS Sharon. Bryant. Early education received in Sharon High. Joined us in the fall of '15. Noted for her merry laugh and sunny disposition, as well as her studious habits. Never known to shirk a duty. Her rule seems to be: When joy and duty clash. Duty first and pleasure last. She is fond of music, especially harps (Ilarps-st), and is thinking of devoting her future life to this work. 47 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LONG Avonmore. Bryant: Vice-president of Class; Foot ball: Basketball. Another great man from the country. Takes a prominent part in athletics. Noted for playing basketball. Enjoys teaching in the model school, but prefers the Zaner (Zehner) method of writing. Frank is popular with our class. Social events take up much of his time, the professors some of it. His ambition is to become a Forester. Here's wishing you success, Frank. VIVIAN REBECCA LYONS Gibsonton. Philomathean. Vivian is sweet and dimpled, has a gentle and loving disposition, and is a favorite with everyone. Her favorite state is South Carolina— reasons unknown. Vivian is a maiden fair. With bright blue eyes and yellow hair: Who works as hard as ever she can. And likes to walk with a --------. We also know that she can sing. And we'll surely miss her after parting next spring. FLORENCE E. McCORMICK New Wilmington. Florence McCormick of class '17. Will soon at S. It. no more be seen: For there is a young man at State College, you know. Who always has claimed to be Florence’s beau. She is studious, thoughtful, prudent and wise. And already has found favor in McCreary’s eyes. In classes she is brilliant, witty, and keen. And she will ne'er be forgotten by class '17. MARGARET E. MCDONALD Slippery Rock. Philomathean. Margaret Elizabeth McDonald, who in private life is known by the appellation, Peggy,” is a brown haired, blue eyed happy lass full of life and animation to the tips of her fingers. She can keep a secret, but however, she always tells it to someone who can't. Her chief occupation at night is traveling, which, unfortunately, is hampered by her associations on Faculty Hill. Her motto is, “Nix on the goody stuff. She was graduated from Slippery Rock H. S. in '13 with highest honors. CBC1LB RUTH McGARVEY Wilkinsburg. Philomaihean. Ruth, better known as “Ilufus,” was graduated from Wilkinsburg High in the class of '15. She is a very quiet and unassuming little girl, but a persistent and ambitious student. Her greatest fear is the fear of flunking, a state, however, which she has never experienced. She has a smile that never wears off. By her looks, one would think that she was perfectly contented in Slippery Rock; yet we all know that her heart is with a certain one far away. IDA GERTRUDE McKINNEY East Brady. Ida. who came to us in our Junior year, is one of the bright girls of our class. Now do not ask what subject she does the best in. for that is hard to determine. We have often wondered why she is so anxious for her mail on certain days. She does not pay much attention to the young men of the school, but it has been rumored that her attentions are centered on a certain young man in another locality. LOLA FRANCES McQUISTON Slippery Rock Philomuthean; Ass’t. Art Editor. The vicinity of Slippery Rock claims the honor of being the birthplace of this member of our class. Lola always wears a smile. With this, her blue eyes, and her winning way, she has won the hearts of all her classmates. Lola is one of the brightest girls in the class of T7. She is very talented in music and always takes an active part in athletics, especially basketball. This year she distinguished herself by playing on the Red Socks team. We hope she will succeed as well in the future as she has in the past. OLIVE MILDRED MacMAIN Mt. Olive Station. Pittsburgh. Philomathean. Olive spent two years in the Knoxville High School and then thirsting for more knowledge came to Slippery Rock Normal at the beginning of the fall term, 1914. She always has her lessons prepared but for some reason frequently falls to sleep during class recitation. Her roommate says she sleeps sounder in class than she does after the rising bell rings. Olive’s favorite expression is Honest to Jack.” Her highest ambition is to become a Domestic Science Teacher. 49 GRACE VIRGINIA MEREDITH Sharpsburg. Philomathean: Secretary of Class. A delightful and studious member who was never known to break a rule or shirk a duty. Quiet and unassuming. Has a sweet smile and gentle way. Excels in vocal music. Member of girls’ quartet and of girls’ chorus. We picture her in the future a second Jenny Lind.” We admire her good qualities and feel perfectly sure that she will succeed in life. GEVIENE ELMIRA MILLER Slippery Rock. Philomathean. Geviene entered our class as a Sophomore after graduating from S. R. H. S. in 1911. She belongs to the town crowd and is better known to her classmates as Jap. Some people may call her quiet but her own bunch knows that she is very jolly. Geviene is not the midget of our class yet she ranks among the smallest in height and avoirdupois. She is a very diligent student and a desirable classmate. LAURA GRACE MILLER East Brook. Bryant. Graduate of East Brook High. Quiet and trim and never known to smile more than once a day? ? ? Her great interest is centered around the Agricultural Department at Penn State. The patent fPatton) registered there is what Laura is depending upon for her future support. Like the wisest of the wise Seniors, Laura is a Bryant. Oh! Dear. CATHERINE E. MURRAY Wilkinsburg. Philomathean. Kathy is a happy go lucky lass, Who in September. 1915, joined our class: A girl so sweet, so witty, and gay So very charming in her way. She belongs to the jolly Wilkinsburg bunch And is always ready for a midnight lunch. As a basketball player, she is a star. We will always remember Kathy when she is afar. 50 in EVELYN ADELINE PHILLIPS New Castle. Evelyn halls from New Castle and she firmly believes that all good people live there. Do not be so unfair as to ask her why. Good, jolly, and small. Fond of feeds, more fond of fudge, and especially fond of a young man named S Attends chapel a little more regularly than some other Seniors. MARGARET LUCILLE PHILLIPS New Castle. Phllomathean. She is pretty to walk with. Witty to talk with And pleasant too. to think on.” Nickname. Peg.” Well known and popular in school. Is a demure little girl but not nearly so quiet as she looks. Shines in athletics such as basketball and tennis. Roman Ladders and Jumping the Buck are but tame feats for her. Motto: Never do to-day what you can put off until tomorrow. ELIZABETH JANE POND Mt. Chestnut. Philomathean. In the freshman year of our normal course, this sweet little lass entered our class. Among the girls, she is as popular as she can be, while among the boys, she is a real social bee. Her marks are always excellent. She is blest, with innumerable charms. She is busy all the time, scattering here and there a smile. Will surely make good and will help to make the world better. MARGARET E. RAYSOR Slippery Rock. After graduating from Slippery Rock High School, Margaret entered our class in the fall of 1911. We will always remember her for her bright disposition and witty remarks to the faculty. By her happy, genial good nature, she has won the admiration and the good will of all her classmates. In after years we expect to see Margaret leading her little pupils along the flowery path of knowledge. I EMILY JANE REED Slippery Rock. Philomathean. Here’s to Emily, a jolly good girl. When she's around, our hearts all whirl; Full of fun and full of joy, She’s loved by every girl and bov. Yeinmie” is one of the downtown girls. Always looks on the bright side of life and finds enjoyment in everything. A small brunette with large expressive eyes, a winsome smile, anti a quick intelligence. HOWARD McK. REESEMAN Portersvllle. Philomathean. Howard, better known as Scissors” or Willie.” attended Porters-ville High one year and then drifted to S. R. to complete his education. Since that time he has been one of the bright students of the class. Howard’s worst faults have been talking and winking at the girls. The latter fault has caused him to fall into a serious predicament for he has become entangled in a web (Webb). ANNA CATHERINE REIS McKees Rocks. Bryant. Anna, sometimes called Ann” or Dot, came to us in the fall of 1915. fresh from Robinson Township High School. She is quiet and spends much of her time studying but is right there when it comes to midnight feeds. She is fond of Mathematics and never did she refuse to solve a problem in arith-meic. She also has a talent for music and recently has joined the Chapel Orchestra. GLADYS ELIZABETH REIBER Volant. Bryant. “Sweet as the primrose that peeps beneath the thorns.” Silently drifted into our midst as a Junior. Started her intellectual development at East Brook High. Is debonair and carefree, a highly respected student and a fovrite among her classmates. To look at her dreamy blue eyes and her sweet engelic face, one would think she possessed all the characteristics of a virgin. But just ask Jess or Peg. 52 MARY ELM A RENO New Castle. Philomathean. To see Mary, so small and demure, one would not think her a Senior. Quiet in manner, yet loyal in friendship, she is probably most appreciated by those who know her best.. After graduation it is doubtful just what profession she will take up. but we know that whatever it may be she will go forth into the world to gain a multitude of staunch and true friends, and to gain success well merited. She is a girl of beautiful character and sweet disposition: so we all love her—even the boys. HAZEL LOUREE RHODES North Jackson. Ohio. Philomathean. Hazel, thinking the schools in Pennsylvania superior to those in Ohio, joined us in the fall of ’14. Since then she has been a most faithful student. On account of her winning ways, she has made friends on every side. Hazel believes in thinking much and saying little, and is always willing to assist others. We wish her all kinds of good success in life whether her profession be teaching school or Domestic Science for two. LaVERNE RIPPER Evans City. Bryant; Athletic Editor of Saxi-gena: Football: Baseball. He wears the rose of youth upon him.” Rip” is a wonderful boy, modest and intelligent. Is a continued inspiration to his host of friends and all those with whom he comes in contact. Is an enthusiastic supporter of all athletics. He is one of our promising baseball players. His affections at S. R. are centered around Marian. MARIAN DAVIDSON ItlTNER Bruin. Bryant: Orchestra. Marian was graduated from Bruin High in '15 and drifted into S. R. to joint the happy band of '17. She is a bright, cheery little girl and has a warm place in the heart of everyone. She is a great lover of music and an expert cornet player. Her musical talent and her enthusiastic work along musical lines have enabled her to become one of the great factors in building up our Normal Orchestra. Though she gives much time to the art of music, she has time for all social activities. 53 MARY ALICE ROBISON Elizabeth. Fhilomathean. Mary, who joined our class in its infancy, came to us from Elizabeth. Mary is such a quiet girl that few of the class know her. She is studious and ambitious -never thinks of shirking her work or of skipping a class. Her favorite study is arithmetic, and when called upon in this class, she is always ready with the correct answer. TRUTH RODECKER Sharon. Truth, as we all know, came from Sharon. She is very optimistic and was never known to frown. Ranks high in her studies. She is the same girl every day in the week. Always ready to give an encouraging word or a pleasing smile. For many reasons. Truth is one of our most popular students. Star in English Literature and Public Speaking. Her motto is, Laugh, and the world laughs with you.” EARNEST W. ROHLEDER Hadley. Bryant; Business Manager of Sax-igena; Football: Basketball: Baseball. Usually spoken of as “Mose or Rodic. He is known to us by his gruff, good-natured voice, his own peeulair walk, and the grin with which he greets everyone. Is a shining star in all classes and is noted for his humorous answers. For this reason, he is popular among students and teachers. Rodie has dimples and is good looking, yet he takes part in athletics. Playing guard on our football team of ’16, Mose certainly was a tower of strength. LAURA LEE ROSENBAUM Pittsburgh. Phllomathean. Best known by the name “Lolly. Motto, Laugh and grow fat. Sunny and studious. She is of such a genial disposition that she has won the friendship of all. She is one of the live wires in S. R. S. N. Although naturally quiet (?), at times you can hear her gentle voice ring out in accents strong, Gee, where are the eats?” Is a great booster in all athletic games. Belongs to the girls' basketball club. � 54 � v HELEN CLAIRE RYAN Now Castle. Bryant. Holon. after completing her High School course in New Castle, decided to increase her store of knowledge by coming to S. It. By her quiet, yet sweet and winsome ways, she has won a host of friends. She is ready for fun and is always on the spot to cheer at a game of football or basketball. Nevertheless, Helen always found time to read the daily happenings in Mexico, but now they are no longer a source of trouble. “The secret of thy worth and wisdom well we know. JEAN ELIZABETH SCOTT Monongahela. Rhilomathean. Jean, better known to her classmates as Sissy,” joined the T7's in the fall of 1915. She attended Monongahela High School for about two and a half years, but thinking her abilities far excelled that school, she sought an ideal Normal and found it at Slippery Rock. Jean takes an active part in all athletic-sports, especially basketball and tennis. She helps the boys win many games by playing for the songs and giving rousing cheers. Jean is well liked by all and when asked how she likes our boys, will say. “They’re all right, but they don’t quite come up to Albright.” FRANCES MILDRED SMITH Hamlin. Frances, a member of that great family known by the name of Smith, is known and liked by everyone. Kind, true hearted, and genial. Never thinks of skipping a class, not even History of Ed. Wears the smile that won't come off. Hails from Hamlin and gives the community something to be proud of. Joined us in 16, having attended S. It. S. N. two years previous to this time. ELLA ELIZABETH STINSON Darlington. Bryant. This charming young lady comes from Darlington. Better known as “Betty.” Takes part in all our work and fun with great jest. We are all proud and especially fond of her. Modest and reserved, but always ready with a hearty laugh at the right time. Expects to teach for two years, but when the heart of a young lady is stolen, the lady soon steals after it. May she never have anything harder to drive than a tack. i 55 IDl MARY LETITIA TINLEY Parrel. Bryant. There be none of Beauty's daughters more fair than charming Mary. She has an abundant store of laughter and her heart is light and airy. With her dreamy eyes and pretty blonde hair. She does her part and always with care. Of course we know she is musically inclined. And with h r harmonies strains she entraps mankind. EDNA BLANCHE WALKER Bruin. Bryant; Orchestra. This bright faced little blonde, who answers best to the pet name of “Eddie.” cast her lot with the class of T7 after graduating from Bruin High. Eddie has exceptional ability as a musician but recently we have come to the conclusion that the profession of Art has more interest for her. She is a true and thoughtful student, and finds nothing too hard to accomplish. SUSAN ALICE WALTERS Wesley. Philomalhean. Susan is one of the studious members of the senior class. She never shirks her lessons and always answers when called upon. Sue was graduated from Wesley High before she came into our midst. Her three years here have certainly given her an air that she never would have gotten at home. She excels in Domestic Science. “Oh! Sue is the busiest girl in school. She studies each lesson and breaks not a rule. LEILA FALECIA WATSON Slippery Rock. Philomathean. Leila, better known as “Fish, has been a life long resident of Slippery Rock. She entered the school as a pupil in the Kindergarten. and Fate has placed her in the class of '17. Athletics, music, and elocution have taken some of her time but not all. for she enjoys the more difficult subjects, such as Physics and Mathematics. Leila is expecting to enter the Emerson School of Oratory in the fall and here's wishing her greatest success in the work. 56 I I Hi GRACE FRANCES ANNIE WILLIAMS New Castle. Philomathean. Another girl from New Castle High. She possesses a sweet, gentle voice with a distinct Welsh accent and is one of the famous singers of our class. Speaks several different languages, but especially enjoys French. Has a smile so bewitching and captivating that all who see her. both male an.! female, hasten to grant her slightest wish. May her popularity ever increase. PAULINE JANE WILLIAMS Emlenton. Slippery Rock State Normal was the goal of little Polly's ambitions. so. in short dresses and pigtails, Polly traveled to Slippery Rock and enlisted as a charter member of our class. Through her four long years she has proved herself an earnest, and successful student. We will remember her for her ability to form her own opinions, especially in Prof. Hamm's classes. Pauline shines in Mathematics and Psychology. EMMA HENRY WILSON New Castle. Philomathean. Emma is a popular, lively, ready-fora-good-time girl. Just to look at her picture is enough to tell what kind or a girl she is. Her only failings are dancing, talking, laughing, and the habit of going to the movies. As a friend she is pleasant, jolly, amiable and faithful. As a girl, she is sweet and attractive. So may your smile never wear off. Emma, nor your features grow less attractive, but may you rather grow stronger in knowledge, power, and skill. Brookville. When we hear someone say “old maid school teacher.” we think of Grace. She exactly fits the description—tall, thin, kind, intellectual, loved by children, studious, never does anything wrong, and makes the best of the dull, stupid people with whom she has to associate in school life. Grace is so very good and bright that she cannot understand why any person could neglect his lessons for anything so foolish and light as swimming, basketball, or even gym work. She is particularly known for her animation in Public Speaking. 57 HAROLD WILSON -Slippery Rock. Philomathean; Orchestra. Picky” is one of our joiliest boys. Fun is never missing if he is around, hut he takes time to look on the more serious side of school life, for he is very brilliant in the classroom. He is enthusiastic over basketball. The walls of the gym often resound with his shouts, Cover up, boys, cover up. Picky is fond of the movies and the Saturday Evening Post. He is a favorite with all the members of the class. MABEL WOODROW Freeport. One of the quietest girls in our class. Never known to speak loud enough that she could be heard. If all girls were as quiet as Mabel, most of the professors could sleep even in class. However, she is bright in her studies, which shows that her quietness is due to deep, earnest thinking. Took the part of Anne Hutchison in our Colonial Party. MARY PERCIVAL YEAGER Mt. Oliver Station. Pittsburgh. Bryant: Basketball. Mary is a hale and hearty girl, and is classed as a good scout by all who know her. Did not start her intellectual training here but is a very acceptable transplanting. Has a high ambition, for she aspires for the title of Countess. Fond of outdoor sports such as skating and walking. If you see Mary with mud on her shoes, you may know she has been on a long hike to Grove City or elsewhere. ELSIE CORRINE YOCKEY Avonmore. Philomathean. Here comes Elsie, great in stature, great in knowledge, and greatest of all, in heart. Elsie seems very dignified in the presence of strangers, but just break through the reserve and you will find that she is a jolly good-natured girl. Throughout her course, she has been a very studious girl, her motto being, Keep busy. We all respect and love her for she has done much for her class. ■ 58 MILDRED REBECCA BEAVERS Duquesne. Literary Editor Saxigena: Basketball. So many virtues has our Mid that 't would take a human wonder to name 'em all.” Mid is a complex creature of fun and merriment. Some say that Mid is very serious too -and that she is. She is a perfect shark at gym work, while on the tennis courts, she is skill raised to the nth degree. A wonderful student in all respects. Lessons are always prepared. Beloved by all. she will ever remain in the minds of those who know her. FLOYD B. MASTER Knox. EdItor-in-Chief Saxigena; Junior Class Play: Porch Crew. This striking personality was horn in Clarion county. Received his early educational development in Salem High. Drifted to S. R. in '15 in broad daylight, a thing which only the bravest of warriors would do. Mack stars in all his studies, especially in gym and “campustry.” Favorite song, Carry Me Back to Clarion County. Never known to be up for breakfast. His highest ambition is to establish a labor saving device. MARJORIE HEBERLING Conneaut Lake. Bryant: Basketball. Muggins” is one of our most popular and enterprising Seniors. She is a genuine all 'round girl. In summer she is a tennis enthusiast: in winter, she goes in for basketball with a vim. Marjorie is also an ardent lover of Nature. Horse back riding affords her her greatest delight, especially if the horse is unbroken and spirited. As a student. Marjorie is bright, witty and thorough. She is bound to come out on top. EDGAR WEIGLE McKINNEY Evans City. Philomathean: Class Marshal: Basketball: Baseball: Advertis- ing Mgr. Saxigena: Porch Crew. Popular among the students. Without Bob our class would he incomplete. Strong for athletics and feeds. Always takes part in all funny stunts pulled off around S. R. S. N. Belongs to the bunch known as “The Jitney Drivers.” He is an admirer of all true virtues such as gentleness, meekness, and above all. Grace. Ambition to invent a pony for History of Ed. 59 LILLIAN SARAH PURDY New Sheffield. Philomathean. Popularly known as Pudge.” Carries a big. broad smile that never wears oft. Entered our class four years ago. Is a happy-go-lucky girl, always ready for fun. and her hearty squeal may be heard emerging from room 98 at any hour of the day or night. Is a whimsical person. Motto: Variety is the spice of life.” Her desires range from candy, movies, and a Paige car. to a real live minister man. ALBERT1NE MARTHA WEST Pittsburgh. Bryant. Brown-eved Abby left the smoky city for S. R. in the fall of 191-1. She is one of the sweetest girls of our class and is a member of the “Jolly Seven.” Abb is always on hand for a good time, be it a feed, the movies, or what not. Deutsch is her failing. To see her is to love her. To love but her and love forever; For she is witty and she’s clever; Classmates wish her joy forever. MARY ELIZABETH STURGEON Oakdale. Bryant. Elizabeth is one of our classmates who is very quiet and faithful in her classes. Very seldom seen on the tennis courts or at ball games. We surmise she stays in her room and studies so as to surprise her teachers by a brilliant recitation once in a while. Never fails to get a letter every day. Blushes charmingly and constantly. LIDA (T’LBERT THOMPSON Buena Vista. Bryant: Art Editor of Saxigena. This sweet little lassie, with eyes of blue and hair of brown, is the shining light of The Jolly Seven.” She cast anchor in S. R. in the fail of ’1-1 and since then has taken an active part in making our class a success. At first her ambition seemed to turn toward literary at tainments, but now all of her spare minutes are taken up in penning cartoons for the Senior Magazine. If we never find her name on the slate of fame, we shall know that she is teaching a rural school (?) among the peaceful hills of Montana. 60 in MARIE ELIZABETH STOEHR Unity Station. Bryant. Marie is one of the girls who has been with our class for four years. She hails from the large (?) town of Unity. During the time she has been here, she has taken great interest in her studies as well as in all the fun that can be found. She is fond of German, the movies, and especially sleeping after the breakfast bell has rung. RUTH GEORGIA WERLE Pittsburgh. Bryant. Ruth, generally known to her many friends as “Rufus,” entered our class in the fall of 1911. She stars In all her classes, especially in Gym which she expects to continue after her course is completed at S. It. Ruth is the baby of her bunch and is a favorite among all who know her. With her goes pleasure and happiness which is felt by all with whom she comes in contact. JANE SOPHIA KENNEDY Wampum. Bryant. Little girls should be seen and not heard is Jane's motto. In arithmetic class, however, she has a sunny disposition and is a jolly companion. We have heard that Jane is an expert candy maker, but we are still puzzled as to what becomes of it. Her highest ambition is to become a teacher, but if she should choose to spend her future years in Texas, she has the best wishes of all her classmates. LUCY FERRANTIS Wampum. Philomathean. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” As long as we remember our dear old S. R. days, so long we shall remember this maiden with big brown eyes and dark hair. Very little is known of her early life except that she has always had an uncontrollable desire for bigger and more exciting things than could be found at home. She is an industrious, energetic student, always happy and gay. We. as students, predict a bright and successful future for Lucy. 61 HAZEL ELLA HODIL Glenshaw. Philomathean. A girl that we love for her sweet sunny smile. A girl that we know will sure be worth while. This bright and energetic young maiden hails from Glenshaw. She joined our class in the fall of 1915. She is always in for a good time, but she never comes to class without having her lessons prepared. Hazel is always happy when there is a basketball game on hand. She is a splendid player herself and in 191G she helped to win many a game for the Shamrocks.” MARY EMELINE CROOKS Sharon. Philomathean. Belongs to the “Sharon Group. Have you ever met that delightful story book character. Anne of Green Gables? Then you can imagine Emeline, both as to appearance and habits. Has curly red hair, blue eyes, and freckles. Delights in climbing fences, going on long hikes, and going to gym. She says that red and pink are not becoming to her. but she doesn’t object to Black. 17 ALMA LOISE ACKERMAN Jamestown. Alma, having completed her high school education in Jamestown, and being a girl of wisdom, made a wise choice' in selecting Slippery Rock to be bet Alma Mater. Precious things are done up in small packages.” What Alma lacks in size is well made up in brains She has a particular love for German and in it seems to twinkle like a star. Do you covet learning’s prize? Climb her heights and take it. In ourselves our fortune lies: Life is what we make it.” ALICE ELIZABETH BRADEN Kingsville. Philomathean. Alice, a dark haired lassie, hails from Kingsville. Attended Clarion Normal two years but saw her mistake and came to S. R. in order to acquire true knowledge. She shines in arithmetic and is also a great lover of physics. Noted for talking: hence she likes Public Speaking. Just before study period, she is often heard to say. Oh girls, let's get a call.” Her ambition is to become a doctor. 62 JESSIE MAY MY LAN Pittsburgh. Bryant. Did you ever see a girl with love and happiness gleaming in her very eyes? That is Jess. Imported from Pittsburgh High in the fall of ’15. Always ready to enjoy a good joke and just as ready to return it. Kind hearted and sympathetic. Always ready to help one when the opportunity presents itself. Yet she can be serious and never known to fail in History of Ed. LAWRENCE JOHN GARDNER West Sunbury. Lawrence might be termed the Chief Answerer in our class. What can be answered, he answers, and if it cannot be answered, he gives reasons for the same. Always busy, yet he takes part in the leading frivolities. Recently, he was happily married: happily, we hope. As a loyal member, he has helped to make our class what it is. He is fond of prompting the professors. Will surely be successful. MARY ESTHER HART UNO. Evans City. Philomathean. Somewhere near the middle of the nineties. Mary first opened her eyes to the light of the world. We know very little about Mary’s nearest to her heart” thoughts, but this much we do know, she Is an ardent lover of the art of Homemaking, which leads us to believe that she studies if for the practical value. There is no doubt that Mary will govern her pupils by the I love my teacher method.” HELEN PORT Sharpsburg. This modest and unassuming maiden has light hair and grey eyes. She has a smile and a pleasant word for all her friends at all times and all places. She sometimes impresses one as being quiet, but on further acquaintance, she proves herself a jolly good sport. Her motto is, Don’t talk when you have nothing to say.” We predict a bright future for her. 63 ELSIE BLANCHE DAVIS Jackson Centre. Bright, demure little maiden. Was graduated from Mercer High in '15. Taught one year and then journeyed to S. K. Quiet? Well, sometimes, hut her laughing blue eyes show that she is a lover of fun. Her work is always well prepared even though study period is often interrupted by her cheery laugh. The class with the illustrious name is proud to consider her as its own. CLARICE MAY McMINN Slippery Rock. Timid, demure, silent is our Clarice, an every ready confidante. Her motto is, Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.” Latin, Physics, and Reading in the Library have been the bane of her school life. Clarice has one grea longing for shy salesmen. Now about her future—well, don’t ask. She has requested us not to make her prospects known. MARY LOIS JAMISON Jackson Centre. Philomathean. There came to our class in nineteen fifteen A sweet little lass of summers eighteen. Her face so loving, kind and fair Ever a smile of cheer doth wear. Her voice so gentle, soft and low AM doth greet with a happy Hello. Though time may pass and memory dwell On things in school life to retell. May the image of our little schoolmate stay. Always and forever as she is today. HAZEL CAROLINE VINCENT Slippery Rock. Ila .el, one of our brightest girls, came to us in our Freshman year. She has often been known to come to the rescue and save the reputation of her row in Professor Itick-ett's class. She is a favorite among the teachers for her lessons are always prepared. We are anxious to know when she finds time to study for it is rumored that she is sadly interrupted on certain nights of the week. 64 MYRTLE MAY WALL Sharon. Philomathean. Myrtle, otherwise known as “Peggy, was very demure and unobtrusive at the beginning of her life in Slippery Rock. She has now developed into a human phonograph. She can talk more to the square inch than any other two girls of her bunch. However, it is a good trait and we all love her for it. She has the most contagious laugh in school. Our best wishes go with her as she goes through life for we know that she will find much in it that is agreeable and worth while. SARA OLIVE STEWART Avonmore. Bryant. Sara, better known as Polly, joined our class in the fall of 1915. She is a faithful and brilliant member of the Vergil class. Polly is a quiet and demure maiden but at times can be jolly, too. Her good disposition has gained for her a host of friends among her classmates. We join in wishing her success in her chosen profession of teaching. HILDA AMIK MEYER Erie. Bryant. Joined our class as a Junior. Resides in a suburb of Erie on a large farm of four acres. Before coming here, Hilda was a successful schoolma'am. Her highest ambition is to become a lecturer or governor of Pennsylvania. She is well suited for either calling for she is a wonderful talker. Regular sleeping period is between eight-thirty and nine every evening, and woe unto the person that dares wake her. Yet somehow she always prepares her lessons. MARY KATHRYN GILMORE Harrisvllle. Another product of Harrisvllle. Joined us in the fall of ’14. We have always been glad to claim her as one of our class. Mary is not very tall, but what she lacks in height, she makes up in intellectual qualities. She is one of the many good looking girls of our class, having dark hair and black eyes. 65 in GRACE MAY ORIJIN Duquesne. Transplanted from Duquesne High. Came to Slippery Rock in the dark and slipped by the Registrar. Grace is apparently a quiet girl but I guess we do not know her for her roommates think she is quite noisy, at times. Her highest ambition is to be independent, but for how long she does not say. JOHN ROSS YOCKEY A von more. Bryant; Football Captain: Basket-Rail; Baseball. Hails from the diminutive town of Avonmore. Is one of our most popular boys. Ross is noted for his athletic ability and deserves credit for his earnest labors. Made an excellent record in football and will ever be remembered for his touchdowns. He attacks everything with a grim tenacity and we are confident that the world shall sometime hear from him. FLORENCE E. PHILLIPS McKees Rocks. Bryant. Nickname, Floss.” Driven to us in '15. Formerly educated in Robinson Township High School. Favorite study is drawing so we picture her in the future as one of Miss McCiymond’s assistants. Believes in having a good time; hence she often plays tricks on her roomies. She is fond of crocheting, but while at this, her thoughts often wander back to Jerry.” MARY ELLEN BEAL Clark's Mills. Orchestra. Little Mary Ellen is an accomplished violinist. A graduate of Fredonia Institute. She is known by the constant blush upon her cheek. Leave it to Mary Ellen to say what she thinks, and like the Sophists, she can argue on either side of the question. � S. R. boys do not appeal to her in the least. 66 LODEMA B. McCOLLOUGH ’ Chicora. Philomathean: Class Treasurer: Assistant Literary Editor of Sax-igena: Orchestra: Graduate in Music. Lodema always greets everyone with a smile and has never been known to worry. She has made a success in school work and has shown great ability along musical lines. Her cornet will be sadly missed when she leaves S. R. If any one ever wants Lodema, he can always find her by finding Effie. They are known as “The Twin Sisters.” EFFIE C. McCOLLOUGH Chicora. Philomathean: Orchestra. Effie has been with us for four years, and her pleasant ways have made her a favorite with all. Meek, docile, submissive, demure, kindly, sympathetic is Effie. She is a good student even though she attends all the athletic games. She spends most of her lime playing a piano, and has been known to thump a Baby Grand. We seldom see Effie without her bow.” She is loyal to her school and always plays in the Normal Orchestra. SARA GLADYS HOFFMAN Cllntonviile. Gladys is witty, short, and fat and she giggles nevertheless, who does not like our Gladys? None can be blue when she is around, for she surely can say the funniest things in the cleverest way. She will scrap if she has to, but then she forgives and forgets immediately. Gladys is always happy whether she knows her lessons or not and she never worries. Of course Gladys has her faults, and her worst one is chewing gum. EVALYN HELEN ADAMS Duller. Evalvn is so quiet and demure that one would hardly know she was with us. She is a product of Duller county. She seems to twinkle like a star in Vergil. Eva-lvn is short and heavy and has freckles. She takes life seriously, yet she is sometimes known to smile. We predict a glowing future for her. tSsoi 67 V in THELMA II I'M PH HEY Slippery Hock. Music. Not so well known in our class as most of our classmates. She is specializing in Music, and for this reason, she spends most of her time in the gymnasium building. She is very clever in making rhymes about her friends, but she is perfectly free from other faults? 6X History of Class of 17 One beautiful day in the fall of '15. when our campus looked the loveliest and the voices of the old students sounded the merriest, a crowd of twenty-live pleasant appearing, happy faced children appeared at Slippery Rock State Normal School. At that time, we will admit, green shadows seemed to overspread their faces, but probably that color was reflected from the foliage of the surrounding trees. However, this crowd was increased and increased until now, without doubt, it makes up one of the most brilliant classes that was ever graduated from Slippery Rock. We next heard of these children in September 1 14. However, they were now one step higher in their search for fame, and they were known as Sophomores,” which term has been translated Wise Fools. My, how they studied and how important they thought they were, as they were seen hurrying through the building with a Caesar under one arm and a Geometry under the other! lint the Sophomore year was uneventful to a certain degree; nothing occurred except routine affairs. Then we hear of the same class in 15 but with an enrollment of one hundred thirty pupils. Now they were known as Juniors and never was a class more important than this. It was in this year that the class was organized. choosing as their dignified president that promising young man. Luther Croll, and as their secretary that capable young lady. Grace Meredith. The Juniors showed great spirit at all athletic games, took part in all school activities, held a never-to-be-forgotten picnic, and ended by giving a most enjoyable and distinctive play. On September 12. 1 16, a date long to be remembered, the Senior class began to rule virtuously and powerfully. The members of this active class were regarded by the underclassmen with awe. However, they were deserving of this respect, for by their hearty endorsement of all plans proposed, they helped to make the events of the year successful. Without a doubt, the, Senior Corn Roast will linger long in the minds of all who attended. The Hallowe'en Party, at which most of the students resembled ghosts and hobgoblins of fairy stories, and at which much rivalry prevailed, will be long looked upon with pleasure. The party celebrating Washington's birthday was made a memorable affair bv the combined efforts of the Seniors and Faculty. During our Senior year, three of our number have given tip their work here because of sickness. Miss Lulu Porter had just been elected as assistant editor of the Saxigena a short time before being taken ill. and the Staff has suffered a great loss because of her absence. We. as a class, extend to them our healt-felt sympathy and hope ‘hat they will soon join us as members of the Alumni. However, all things must end someday and such it is with the Class of 17. In June we will reach that goal toward which we have been striving for four years. Vet we must not stop here but must continue to strive toward higher ideals. So may the Class of 17 be the finest, the best, and the greatest to graduate from Slippery Rock State Normal. L. M. I. M. h. C. 69 Statistics of Class Name Height Ackerman. Alma I� uise Sft. Sin Adams. Kvelyn Helen 5ft. Sin Adams, llnxel Margaret fift. 5ln Atkinson. Bridle .Marie 5ft. 7In Itnird. IJIIiatt Frances Sft. Sin. Barney Mildred Humphrey 5ft. 5ln. Ileal, Mary BUen «t. 11 In. Beavers. Mildred Rebecca Sft. Sin. lulling . Ethel Agnes fiR. tin. Blakely. Opal Ivn fift. Sin. Bolton. George Samuel 5ft. tin. Bovaril. In! Florence r.ft. Tin Braden, Alice Elizabeth 5ft. tin Braden. Chester Merle Sft. 8ln. Brubaker. Helen fift. 1 In Carey, Marie 5ft. Sin Clark. Robert Russel Sft. llln Cleveland. Grace Geneva Sft. Cochran. Adftbelle fift. (.roll. Martin l.uther fift. 9ln. Crooks. Mary Emetine fift. Sin. Cross. Florence fift. tin Cummings. Alice Edna 5ft. Tin. Daniels. Esther Mayme Sft. Sin Davis. Elsie Blanche 5ft. Sin. Dickey, Elizabeth Ida fift.aln Dickson. Lucille Sft. Sin. Dickson. Phyllis McDeavllt fift. Sin. Dickson. Russell Robert fift. Sin. Dunlap. Flossie fift. 6ln. Kllwood. Violet May fift. lln. Esslngton. Hazel Irene Sft. Sin Weight Hair Eyes Birthday 10$ lb . brown blue May 29tb 112 lbs. brown blue Aug. 27th 122 lb . brown blue Jan. 28th 128 lb blonde grey May ltth 92 1b . dark brown dark blue Jan 3rd 97 lb dark brown brown Feb 17th 1(19 lb . blonde blue Sept. Ith 132 lb dark brown blue March 22nd 120 lb . brown brown Oct. 3rd 125 1b . brown light grey Sept 2nd 1 If. lb . light brown green Nov fith 165 lb . light brown grey Nov. 20th ISC lbs. black brown Oct ltth HO lb . grey olive June 18th 123 lb . brown brown March 1st 105 lint. black grey Nov. 21th 105 lbs. brown grey NOV. 25th 126 Iba brown hazel April 30th 120 lbs. brown blue April fith Itfi lb . blonde grey Jan. 20th 125 lb . auburn hazel Sept. 18th 113 lb . brown grey- Aug. 27th 1301b . flaxen blue Oct. 6th 105 lb . dark brown brown Sept. 2tth 1131b . brown blue April 2tlh 124 lb . yellow grey Nov, 28th 110Iba. black green Jan. fith 100 lbs. brown blue Jan. 28th 1351b . black grey May 30th 12S lb . light brown light blue Feb. 2tth Ill lbs. light brown gray- May 23rd no ib . brown hazel Jan. ltth Ambition to be a miukiin. to get falT to bo graduated from S. R S. N to bo socially efficient! to roach school, to chance my mime, to grow uc to make somebody happy. to ho u primary teacher to bo a teacher. to be a business man. lo grow oW. to bo u teacher to avoid studying. to know of Luther's revolt.” lo teach language to become a civil engineer. to teach domestic science. to have lots of “Cold. to live alone. to have curls. to be a successful teacher. to tench domestic science. to own a nick. lo be a primary teacher. to beat the Rcssomor. to be a teacher. to grow tall. to be � missionary. to be a teacher. to be an acrobat. to live “For the love of Mike.” Name Fcrranlo. Lucy Fife. Aitn McCormick Fi her, Hulda Ftahel. Leah Forre t. Mnrgnrci Moor ' Gardner. 1 awrence John George. Gertrude Ruth Gilmore. Mary Kathryn Grubb. I.lllixn Jean Harhaugh, Paul Milo Iiarrlaon. Saru Marie Hnrtung. Mary hither Hoberllng. Marjorie Hockonberry. Wild Lucinda Hillard, Klim Jean llctdll. Hazel Klla Hoffman. Sara G lady a HofTina ter. Kdna Marie Hcivla, Marjorie Hoy. Michael Tltoina Irvin, Grace Kllr.at eth Irvin. Louluc Mae Jnmtaon. Josephine Jamison. Mary l.ol Kennedy. Harel Josephine Kennedy. Jnne Sophia Klealer, Robert Luther Koehler. Charlotte Koonce. Irene Annette Kridcr. Florence Rebecca Kyle. Margaret Sara la-wi . Mabel Elizabeth tang. Jienjantln Franklin Lyon . Vivian Rebecca McCollougb. Effle HelQht Weight Hair 5ft. 3ln. 164 lb . black Sft. lln. 102 lb . dark brown 5ft. tin. 1331b . black Sft. 31n. I It) lb . brown Sft tin. 139 lb light brown Sft. Sin. 1 to lb . dark brown Sft. 3ln. 13S lb light brown Sft. tin. 1 tO lbs. black Sft. no ib . brown Sft- lOln. 147 lb . dark brown Sft. tin. 125 lb . light brown 5ft. tin. 132 lb . dark brown Sft. Sin. 129 lb . light brown Sft. Ill lb . brown Sft. Jin. 120 lt«. black Sft. Sin. ISO lb . light brown Ift. 11 in 119 1b brown Sft. 51 n. 1251b . dark brown Sft. tin Ilk lb brown Sft. Sin. 170 lb . blonde Sft. lit lb . black Sft. tin. 130 lb . brown Sft. Sin. IDS lb . black Sft. lOSIb black Sft. lln. 1231b brown Sft. tin. 133 lb . light brown 5ft. JOIn. 1301b . brown Sft. 6ln. 140 lb light brown Sft. Cln. 135 lb black Sft. 6ln. 120 lb light brown Sft. Cln. 143 1b brown Sft. fin. 110 lb . brown fift. ISO lb . blonde 5ft. Sin. 1511b blonde Sft. Sin. 1171b . brown Eyes 8irthday brown May 16th to hazel Oct. 2nd to blue Aug. 31st to grey April 16th to blue Sept. 13th to blue May 1st to hazel Aug. 4 th to brown Nov. 10th to blue Aug. Sth to blue June 8th to blue Dee. 20th to Nov 14th to brown March 22nd to dark brown Nov. Sth to brown Ocl. 22nd to grey April 20th to grey- July Itli to brown Keb. 18th to grey- May llth to grey Sept. 26th to grey- Nov. 29th to grey Feb. 25th to grey- Aug 3rd to grey Aug 3rd to grey Dec. 20th to blue-grey Sept. 21st to blue Jan. 12th to blue Aug. 19th to brown P«b. 12th to grey April 1st to grey- Nov. Sth to brown Aug. 18th to blue July Sth to grey Oct. 2?th to grey April 10th to Ambition grow ili in. be a suffragette. e a good teacher, col fnt? bo an agent for Duff moliuweK,' raise ■‘chickens.” do social service, go wwi write stories for magazines, become a progressive citizen become 'M It. S. bo a teacher, be Erne t.“ I - a missionary, bo an anlxl. grow thin, giggle. bo a maiden lady.” become rich. become a forest ranger. do lyccum work. live In an old ladies home. get fat. get well. Just now. bo a teacher, get a man. bo a psychologist.” converse with the Kaiser, be a primary teacher, dance In a cabaret, become a musician, change my name, be perpetually moving, do lyceum work, be a violinist. Name Height Weight Hair Eye Mcf'ol loach. I-odrma 5ft. 4In. 113 lb . brown blue McCormick, Florence Sft. Sin ISS lb . dark brown blue-grey McDonald. M a ream Sft. tin I«Olb� brown blue MeGarvey, Ceclle Ruth 5ft. � n. 12S lb� . black dark blue McKinney, Edgar Walgle Sft. Gin. 138 lb-. brown grey McKinney. Ida Gertrude Sft. Sin. 131 lb-. dark brown blue McMaln. Olive Mildred Sft. tin. mib . auburn blue McMInn. Clarice May Sft. Sin 13S lb . brown blue-green McQutotlon. Lola France Sft. Sin. 108 lb- blonde blue Master, Floyd Burdette Sft. 6ln. 135 lb- brown blue-red Meredith. Virginia tlrnce 5ft. tin. 111 lb- dark brown hazel Meyer. Hilda Almee Sft. 100 lb . dark brown grey Miller. Cevienc Klmlra 5ft. 105 lb . black blue Miller. I tura Grace Sft. Sin. 125 lb dark brown hazel Murray. Catherine Sft. Sin. 11“ lb . light brown blue Mylan. Jessie May Sft. Sin. 121 lb . brown brown Orhin. (’.race Mae 5ft. Sin. 140 lb . dark brown dark brown Phillip . Evelyn Adeline Sft. lln. 1251b light brown blue Phillip . Margaret I.ucllle Sft. 105 lb- light brown blue Phillip . Florence Kmellne Sft. lln. 125 lb- brown brown Pond, Elizabeth Jean 5ft. Sin 131 lb- brown blue Port. Helen Gertrude Sft. 5in. 115 lb- light brown grey Purdy, l.lllnn Sara 5ft. Sin 125 lb . brown blue-grey llayaor, Margaret Klhiabeth Sft. tin 103 lb- dark brown blue Heed. Kmlly Jane 5ft. lln. 138 lb . btack hazel Reeaeman. Howard McKinley 5ft. Sin US lb .; brown grey Kolber. Gladys Elizabeth Sft. Sin. 129 lb-. light brown blue Reis. Anna Catherine Sft. Sin. 1321b . dark brown grey Reno. Mary Elma Sft. 101 lb-. dark brown hazel Rhodes, Hazel I Mirre 5ft. Sin 1301b- light brown blue-grey blue Ripper, George LaVeme Sft. loin. It7 lb . brown Rilner. Marian Davidson Robison, Mary Alice 4ft. lOln. Sft. Sin. 118 lb . 14S lb,. brown brown Wey blue Rodecker, Truth 5ft. Sin. 138 lb . blonde blue Rohleder. Ernest Mt Mr, 155 lb . light brown grey Birthday Amoition Off. ISth to benefit other . Sept 24th to leach History of Kducation. March 16th to he a nurse. Sept. 8th to do settlement work. June 23rd to become a pill roller. Nov. 1st to be a primary teacher Feb. 23rd to teach demos tie science. l� cr 29th to travel. Jan 27th CO become a musician March 8th to Ket Skinny. March Hth to become a music supervisor. Fob 25tb to lecture. May 22nd to be a Indy. Nov, 23th lo be a school teacher. July 7th to btow hi and I-on .” Sept, 28th to he an “Kngllsh teacher” Nov. 29th to b� ' a K od thinker. Kob. 12th to make some noise. Feb. 12th to catch n “BAY of IlKht. May 3rd to be a successful teacher. Auk 6th to eat onions. April «th to be a harbor. April 1st to become fat. Dee, 9th to teach mathematics. March 16th to be a primary teacher. May 30th to become a preacher. Sept. 7th to teach domestic science. June 23rd to become a basketball star. June 23rd to become a Marguerite Clark.' April 19th to be a Herman teacher. Mar. 25th to be an athletic Instructor. Oct. 22nd to compose music. Aug. 29th to become a teacher. July 9th to take the measles. Oct 30th to be a dress maker. Name Height Weight Hair Eye Birlhday Ambition TtOM nbaum. 1-itura U-o 5ft. 3ln. Ill lb brown blue Oct. 20th to be ballet dancer. Rynn. Helen Cbtlro 5ft. (in. 130 lb� dark brown blue-groy Jan ltd to bo a French teacher. Scott. Jean Klixnbeth r,ft. Sin. 123 lbs. dark brown crey l cc. 2Iat to do ngalal aorvlcc wor a. 1 1 5 % fl k c x - . -C J2 X V L t 85 8 I If i £ c S u x. 5 5 t !-s 3 : = e x a t; a r a Hi Si o c iili ji u o a g X S £- f 5£ £ |: = ? a « - � - £ lij 5 ||S a - - ?isz5 a«t Se lit ii ifiiiS Si C S O V o III II s e % i a: c a ; £ s a i i i ooocscocooscosooooooose iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill M - « n m m ei « t3 Cl OC C O O O w - u W) oo « SC£CCCCCC CC CCC££C « « S S ? i� 5 3 5 cccccddccccciccciccc i.-. o tfi i,: t3 o u; o ifl in o •£ to o c c c 3 r: 3 dede O Cl IJ o 73 Junior Picnic It was last June in the good old summer time of 1916 that the Junior Class of 17 set out lor Slippery Rock creek in a happy search for good times. It was a jolly company.—so jolly that even the sun did its best to smile upon us. Some rode out in an auto truck, others stole rides, but for the most part we all walked. And when we reached that grassy nook—say. Seniors, wasn’t it fine.' Don t you remember how we stole down to the creek and made many a joyous plunge in its cool waters? And did you see those “hits” stroll away off by themselves? And didn’t you want to join those girls who went hunting our ehoisest wood flowers? And oh, wasn’t it funny when the cows broke through their pasture and tried to devour our lunch? You remember we chased them away—but didn't that big black cow raise havoc with Annabel’s sweater? And say. didn’t it make your heart fairly burst with delight when they served those big fat sandwiches and good coffee—and such ice cream and cake? Oh. yes. and pickles and olives, too! Anti coming home how those blessed stars did shine! They twinkled in perfect harmony with our happy thoughts, while their pale beauty made the road seem less dusty and long. Their twinkling helped to make a happy ending for the closing of a joyous day. And no matter how long the dawnin' years may be, Let us never forget the picnic of year ’16 A. IX —Mildred R. Reavers. 74 JUNIOR CI-ASS Class of 1918 Yell Allega—roo—ga-roo—ga-roo Wa hop-----Ha zoo Hi-hix-----Hi-nix Hicka Bika Dominika Honk. Honk, tieka, tacka Allega, Ballega, Ha. 1918—Rah ! Rah! Rah! Motto Carpe Diem (Seize tile Opportunity) Colors Purple and White Flower Purple and White Sweet Peas President.... Y ice- President Secretary ... Treasurer.... Officers ....................Clare B. Hook ................J. LeRoy Heighle ...............Florence Whitehead ................Russell V. Secring 77 The Junior They told her it would be An easy thing, this Normal course. She’d had it all. I'would be a grand review. She thinks they must have failed To tell her right. For day by day She learns some little tiling she never knew. This ‘.Math.’ this ’hat.' this 'Lit.' Why what strange stuff! Pis not at all like that I’ve had at Pod link High. And work! From morn to night, I run, 1 rush. I fly. And every blessed night. 1 see in dreams, A State Board ogre standing by my bed. 7s SOI'IIOMORK CUSS y | History of Sophomore Class Listen, my children, and you shall hear, Of the marvelous story of the Soph’s career. Twas the fourth of September in Nineteen-Fifteen When they entered the Normal as Freshies green. Who remembers that fateful day When they blushed and knew not what to say? But 'twas not long till they got in the swing, And felt that they surely were “just the thing. This great round world is entirely too small To hold the Sohps’ talents, their knowledge, their all. They have learned to write poetry paragraphs, too, But this isn't a sample of what they can do. They've learned to construct figures, marvelous and great. But when they go to “Methods' they all sit and quake. Some in their class the great Caesar did follow, While others have tried hard some Berman to swallow. Then here's to their class, held high in esteem. May they ever be loyal to the White and the Green. This history is over, we make our adieu. And leave the judging and so forth to you. G. Meredith. E. Wilson. si VS s'- 1 The Sophomore Me has been here a year, and so ! le knows all the ins and outs of the school— The last year’s “hits,” which games we won, Which lost, who played, the scores, What classes can be skipped, Which one’s a “cinch,” With mouth well filled With “Zig Zag or with “Cracker Jack, You see him stand at Benny's, Or with knowing air, and little cap Of green and white, behold Him at the “movies,” where he knows Of every star and play afilm. He even condescends at certain times To carry some girl's luggage from the hack. Me even ventures once or twice a month, To keep his lights aburning after ten. x I I i I 83 FKESIIMAN Cl SS The Freshman With shambling, awkward move. He clambers from the Keister hack And stands, suitcase in hand, Staring, uncouth, uncertain what to do And where to go. Or in the halls, abashed. With books on arm and apologetic air, I le shuffles through Some classroom door, perhaps to find I’nsympathetic faces turn and stare. Or in the “dorm, resolved on cleanliness. With all the pride of manly farm-bred strength. He lugs his mattress to the weekly wash. The only place he really seems at home Is on the campus where the grass is green. 85 Freshman Class Roll Adams, Eflfie Badger. Florence Barr. Joanna Bartmass, Verner Boice. Bernice Bruner. Mansell Brunton. Elizabeth Brydon, Hannah Brydon, Hazel Cain. Ethel M. Campbell, Frederic A. Connelly, Joseph Robert Con nelly, . I ercedes Cook, Catherine Hickson. Edith Duffy, Deloss English. Martha Espe. Alice L. I'eclcy, Nevada Fisher. Cora Fisher. Ruth Finger. Margaret I'ox. Floyd L. Fox. George. Gillian. Anna Goshorn, Margaret ('.rove, Nathan Hartzell, Eugene Hartzell, Josephine Hawthorne, Ada I lendrickson. Katherine Hilliard. Hazel Hines. Margaret Hockcnberry, Grace I loon. Marie Ifft, Elizabeth 1 veil. Mary Johnston, Muriel Kaylor. Russel Kountz, Florence Linder. Anna T. Lowry, Mary Lytle, Garret McAdams, Helen McCall. Mildred McDowell, Hazel McDowell. Sara McKee. Ruth Magee, Wendell Maxwell, Gladys Moore. Harvey A. Payne, Florence Ralston. Man- Reed. Anna Robison. Margaret Rodgers, Laura Belle Rubright. Helen Sarver, I’carle Shane. Lester Smith, Mary Steei Speer, Florence R. Stevens. Nevada Stickel, Dora Stoops. Cathlcen Sutton. Mildred Tallant. James Thorne, Myrtle H 'Pinker, Mae Toohcy. Henrv Walters Elizabeth Ward. Grace Whiteside. Ruth Winner, Wade W Wolford. Hazel 86 87 MOW-:I. SCHOOL Model School The present Model School had its beginning in an old frame building located on New Castle street. It was a building containing four rooms, each one of which was large enough to accommodate two grades with the exception of the first room, which was used exclusively by the first grade. It will be observed therefore that the Model School, when it first became known as such, was a school of but seven grades. The building on New Castle Street was used by Model School from the fall of 188‘ up until the completion of the present main recitation building at which time it was transferred to the recitation rooms located in the old chapel. These recitation rooms were used for the Model School until the chapel was destroyed by fire in 18(‘6, when the school was moved to the original building on New Castle Street, where it remained until the completion of the present Model School building. During the twenty-seven years of its existence, the Model School has grown from a school having a total yearly enrollment of one hundred forty students to one having an enrollment of almost two hundred fifty students, and from a school of seven grades to one of eleven grades. The additional grades which have been added to the school have made it possible to do considerable High School work, much of which is done bv the student teachers. In this connection, too, it will no doubt interest the members of the Senior Class to know that the work they do in the Model School of High School grade, is accepted without question by the colleges and universities of the state. This, we believe, is not the case with any other Model School in the State. The Model School is the public school of Slippery Rock and is the only public school the town contains. It therefore furnishes exceptional opportunities for the members of each Senior class to do all their teaching in a regular public school. If, therefore, the chief function of a State Normal School is to prepare teachers for doing successful work in the schools of the State, the members of each Senior class can go out from this Normal Seller 1 feeling that they arc not without actual experience in public school work. 89 MUUKl. SCIIOOI GRADUATES Senior Class Play “A Bachelor's Romance” Monday evening of Commencement Week. “A Bachelor's Romance.” a play in four acts, by Martha Morton, was presented by representatives of the Class of 1917. 'The play has a charm which holds both performer and hearer from the beginning to the end. Through the influence of Sylvia Somers, a sympathetic, modest, almost child-like girl, a love for the beautiful and real in those about her is aroused. The fourth act displayed a rustic garden scene, quite elaborate in its make-up and told of skill in woodcraft and excellent class spirit. The garden abounded with shrubs and flowers, especially the white rose, the class flower, and was said to be the most artistic outdoor setting ever used in the Chapel. Synopsis Act 1. David's study. Evening. Act 2. Helen’s home. The next evening. Act 3. David's study. A month later. Act 4. Miss Clementina’s home in the country. Several weeks later. 92 Cast of Characters David Holmes—Literary critic on The Review”........Floyd B. Master Herald Holmes—His pleasure loving brother...............Michael 'I'. Hoy Martin Beggs—David’s secretary......................Robert R. Clark Harold Reynolds—On the staff of “The Review”........M. Luther Croll Mr. Mulberry—A literary man with classical education..Howard Y. Reesman Minot Savage—A modern literary man................Edgar Y. McKinney Mr. Dennett { r, ... . , . . )■ ..................................Ernest . Rohlcder James 1 Miss Clemantina—A maiden lady with a sharp tongue.Mildred IL Barnes Helen LcGrand—David’s sister, a widow of the world.......Leila Watson Harriet Leicester—a society girl.......................Florence Krider Sylvia Somers—David’s ward...............................Grace E. Irvin Special Music Between Acts Cornet Solo—“Pretty Blue-eyed Belle ............. Y. T. Wellman. Jr. Lodcma McCollough Violin Solo—“5th air varie”..........................Charles Dancla EfTie McCollough Piano Duet—“Poet and Peasant .................................Suppe EfTie and Lodeman McCollough Cornet Solo— The Lost Chord”...............................Sullivan Lodcma McCollough 93 COLONIAL CROUr I'll I I.OM A Til KAN I.ITKKAKY SOCIKT Y Philomathean Literary Society re£l,lur activities oi our school work, the literary societies have an important part in our training at S. R. S. X. ( )i the i societies here, we proudly call attention to the Philomathean Society. 1 Ins society was formed in the fall of 1889 by a union of the Irving Debating Club and the Xeotrophian Literary Society. The express aim of this society is to give every member a chance to cultivate his literary talent and to prepare him for his future activities in life. We can not place too much stress upon the importance of literary work in its relation to the school. The effect of a literary training upon cultured persons can he readily recognized in their ability to express their ideas clearly and forcibly. Through our society, we have tried to cultivate a thorough appreciation and love for higher literary works. The Philomathean Society meets semi-monthly in the Normal Chapel. The aim of the society this tear has been to present programs in which debating and oratorical works would receive especial emphasis. The membership has received a large increase over that of the preceding years and our society is making a special effort to reach the zenith of its h.ghest ambrnons. This society extends an invitation to all and is desirous of your aid and support. “May its course be ever upward. M. T. H.. '17. 97 BRYANT LITERARY SOCItin Bryant Literary Society One of the organizations connected with the scholastic life of S. R. S. X. is the Bryant Literary Society. The society was founded about 1896 for the purpose ot furnishing an outlet for literary and dramatic talent among the student body. Since the time of its foundation, it has always proudly displayed its colors, pink and green, and has ever endeavored to adhere to its motto, Altiora quaerimus (We seek higher things). Phe Bryant Society presents its programs twice every month during the school year. In its programs, it seeks to include musical and literary numbers that will afford instruction as well as entertainment. Debates, readings, orations, and dramatics constitute the literary features offered, while vocal and instrumental selections, extracts from the old operas, together with a sketch of the opera, and music by the Normal Orchestra, make up the musical part of the program. “The Bryant Echo” furnishes an amusing and concise summary of the clever witticisms and deeds of the bright and shining lights of S. R. From time to time the Bryant Society has been instrumental in bringing to Slippery Rock a noteworthy lecturer, glee club, or some like feature, seeking always to foster in the school an appreciation of literature and art. During the past vear. the numbers offered in the society by the large and efficient Normal Orchestra have been greatly appreciated by all. M. E. L.. 17. G. R. G., ‘17. 99 Programmes of Literary Societies Kail Term, 1916. Bryant Welcome to New Students.... Piano Solo Brvant Echo Cornet Solo Reading Advice to Xew Students Vocal Solo Familiar Sayings Gayl Stotler Reading Dialogue Music Philomathcan Vocal Solo Reading Piano Solo Jokes Vocal Solo Philo Gem : Piano Solo Reading Vocal Solo Play.........................Edgar McKinney, Mike Hoy. Luther Croll 100 ID) DR. GEO. I.. HAMM 101 BIBI K CLASS Bible Class llu Students llible Class was organized September, 1897, with about 100 members. '1 he records show a total attendance of 3422, or an average annual attendance of 160. About 1711 different persons have been enrolled. In the first years, I)r. Hurllnirt's Normal Lessons were made the basis of study. Later. “A Beginner's Course in l� ible Study, by James McCon-aughy, was used. For the last ten years the earlier part of the year has been given to studies in the Pentateuch and the last half to one of the Oospels. The class meets in the Chapel for three quarters of an hour each Sunday evening at 4 :45. under the direction of Doctor C,. L. Ilamm. who has been its teacher since the organization. Card of Thanks rSt 0l a ' VN 0 w’s lo thank Professor Moore for granting us the prhilege of publishing this magazine. We appreciate the interest he has •tkm in tlu welfare of our class in general, and especially do we appreciate the interest he has taken in the work of this annual. Secondly, we extend our heartiest thanks to the members of the Senior C lass for the honor they have bestowed upon us by electing us to a position on the Editorial Staff. 3. e wish to extend our thanks to the members of the Faculty for any aid they have given us in the publication o f this hook. 4. e also thank the Seniors tor the support they have given us by their hearty endorsement of all plans proposed by ns and for the large amount of material contributed by them. 5. We ask the members of the two Literary Societies to accept our thanks for their liberal donations to the Magazine fund. We also thank all others who have aided us financially. 6. To the Joke Committee do we offer our very great thanks for the great amount of material they have contributed. We appreciate the spirit with which they worked, and we feel that they have been instrumental in helping to make our work a success. 7 I.astlv. we would ask those members of the class, who have been so ready to help lighten our labors and to hasten the work in every way possible. especially by returning their proofs so promptly????, to accept our sincere thanks. 304 105 Music The art of music has received particular emphasis at Slippery Rock Normal during the past year. True to its aim of being first of all a training school for public school teachers the institute has provided a thorough course in public school music. Miss Nancy K. Canan. a graduate of the Music School of Cornell I’niversitv, is the head of the department and Miss Cordelia Sutton, a graduate of the Institute of Musical Art of New York City, is assistant. In carrying on this work, in addition to her classes in public school music. Miss Canan has organized a school orchestra, two large .choruses of girls, a mixed chorus, and a girl's quartette. The orchestra has furnished music at the chapel exercises each morning, at meetings of the literary societies and the social affairs held by the school. In addition it has given two public concerts, which were effectively rendered and highly appreciated. Resides studying songs and choruses suitable for public school work, the girls' choruses have appeared in concert work on various occasions. As a feature of commencement week they sang with great credit a cantata, “Pan. by Paul Bliss. The girls' quartette contributed musical numbers on many special occasions throughout the year. Miss Sutton has done most creditable work in teaching the piano and excellent results are seen both in execution and development of appreciation of music among the students of that department. Miss Marion Rimer lias done proficient work in teaching the cornet and Mr. Floyd Fox has very capably taught violin playing. Both of these students are leading members of the school orchestra. The appearance of the Adelphia Concert Singers and of the Schumann Quintet in the lecture and entertainment course provided yearly bv the school, afforded the student body an additional opportunity for musical cul ture. These excellent organizations gave two most delightful programs of the best music. 107 prf 10$ CIKI S’ CUK CI.UII The Normal Orchestra “Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast. To soften rock, or bend a knotted oak. Music has been known and appreciated by the world for ages. It lias advanced from a rude mingling of sounds to a wonderful art. The Normal Orchestra has made such rapid advancement in the art. under the direction of Miss Canan. that, on the evening of Thanksgiving Day', we were able to give a very successful concert. We hope to give several more concerts before the close of the year. The purpose of the Normal Orchestra is to furnish music on occasions connected with school activities, to encourage and develop musical talent, and to foster a love of good music among the student body. Following is the personnel: Violins, Floyd Fox, Mary Ellen Beal, Eftie McCollough. Esther Bovard, Dorothy Voorus, Lola llorbaugh. I.ula Porter, Lawrence Gardner; cornets. Marian Ritner. Lodema McCollough: clarinet, Harold Wilson; piano, Edna Walker; drums, Robert Keister: director, Nancy E. Canan. 109 L. B. M. Senior Girls' Quartet Leila Watson.... Vivian Lyons.... Grace Meredith Grace Irvin... ....First Soprano Second Soprano ......First Alto ....Second Alto ini Ill Coach Arthur K. Gaut, assistant coach of athletics at Slippery Rock in the year 1915-1916, was elected head coach for the year 1916 1917. Coach Gaut. known in athletic circles as Amv,” possesses great athletic ability as shown by his past record. He was graduated from Grecnsburg High in 07 and was a member of the various athletic teams there. While attending Grecnsburg High and Grove City College, he showed remarkable ability in all athletic sports. After his graduation from Grove City, he coached Reaver Falls High for one year. From there lie came to Slippery Rock. His ability as a coach is shown by the athletic teams turned out by Slippery Rock under his direction. He labored under a severe handicap when he took charge of athletics, because the scholarship basis had been abolished and the teams were made up of students representing the school in all its phases. From a group of green men he has turned out teams of which the school is very proud. We wish him even greater success in the future than he has won in the past. 112 A Word In General I he last year has shown a marked development in Slippery Rock Normal activities, hormerly, our athletics was run on a scholarship basis; but this year in order to raise the standard of the school, scholarships were done away with. I he athletics was given over to the student boys under the supervision of an athletic committee, composed of members of the faculty. Rarly in the fall the athletic bug got busy, and although our prospects at first were not bright, yet we had a winning team. The victories of the gridiron were celebrated by a sumptuous banquet for the football squad. When tile time came for Basketball the boys eagerly turned their attention to the floor game. The call for candidates brought to light many aspirants for the team. So with the pep of our players and the cheering of the student body, we had a most successful season. The pep was carried right along into the girls' games. The playing of open games has put more enthusiasm into the sport, and we look for the greatest success for the future teams. Although the baseball season has not opened at this writing, yet it may be well to insert a few words in regard to this popular sport. The results of the games of the season exist only in fancy, but the prospects of success were never brighter. Relying upon the record of the past, we believe we are safe in predicting a bright future. 113 Faculty Athletic Committee McLAUGHUN GAUT STEWART 114 115 Football 1 Ik football season of 16 was a great success. Since there were no scholarship men, every one determined t win for himself a position on the team. I he team was made up of green men and Coach (taut labored faithfully to get the players in the best physical condition. At a meeting before the first game. Ross Yockcy of A von more, was elected captain. The boys went into the game with a determination to win and were backed by the splendid spirit of the school. The team worked smoothly and won eight of its nine games. To anyone who has seen any of the football games there will always be a memory of Brownie’s shoestring tackles, Beighle’s end runs, and Yockey’s line plunges. A striking climax for the season was the burning of the “Dummy” and “Count Pulaski’s” funeral oration at the close of the Thanksgiving game. 116 EdinboroSlippery Rock Game Perhaps the most exciting game of football .1, .1 . , .. .. . K 1 “Killian of flic season was the- opening game with hdmboro. Slippery Rock was greatly outweighed but more than made up r this in team work ami speed. Every man for Slippery Rock was there to win and win they did. '1 lie victory was won in the last few minutes of the game, when on the tackle-hack play Yockcy plunged through the line for a touchdown, the only one of the game. The game was fast and furious throughout and the ball was nearly all the time in the center of the field. A large crowd was present and loyally supported the players who were fighting with strong determination to win. The game ended with Slippery Rock as victor, the score being 6-0. The Line-up S. R. Grubb ... Long .... Young ... Croll ... Roll led or Yockev ... Brown ... Bcighle ... Yanatta . Ripper ... Stevenson L.E..... L.T..... L.G..... ,.C...... R.G..... R.T..... R.E..... ■Q...... R.H..... .L.H..... .F.B.... Touchdown, Yockev; Referee. Me Wry McQuiston, Pitt; Lineman. 1 rofesso Edinboro .............. Anderson ............ Kelly-Burns ................. Porter ................. McGahn .................. Evans ................. Kinney .............. Kirk-Wade ................ Schuler .................. Doing .......... Gratsovosky ................. Harvey of Westminster; Umpire, 117 1)1 Record Slippery Rock ...................... 6 Slippery Rock ......................31 Slippery Rock ......................20 Slippery Rock ......................33 Slippery Rock ......................31 Slippery Rock .....................28 Slippery Rock .....................16 '’'Slippery Rock ...................10 Slippery Rock ......................20 of Games lCclinboro Slate Normal........... 0 Franklin High .................... 0 Grove City Reserves............... 0 New Wilmington High............... 0 Kllwood City High................. 0 Harrisville High ................. 0 Meadville High ................... 0 Grcensburg .......................10 1C vans City Scholastics.......... 0 Total scores—S. R. S. X., 195; Opponents, 19. ♦Away from home. 118 119 T Basketball At the close of the football season. Coach Gaut issued a call for basketball volunteers. It was Slippery Rock's first non-scholarship team and much interest was aroused as to the calibre of the new team. At the beginning of the season there was considerable doubt as to whom the regular players would be. Long, one of last year's men was elected captain. lie, on account of sickness, alternated at guard position with McKinney. Brown, a new man, played the other guard and showed the fans some of the fastest floor work ever seen in the local gym. Fox and Beighle, both new men and sensational shots, were found at the forward positions. The team was centered around Yockey at the center position. He played his position well and was a good man in a pinch. In the following persons the team found capable substitutes: N’icklas. Turner, Connelly, Rohlcder. and Dickson. Under careful coaching a team was developed that made the fans forget last year's stars. One thing noticeable was the fight and “pep that the team always displayed. The team closed the season with a great many more victories to their credit than defeats. We sincerely hope that all of S. R.’s non-scholarship teams come up to the standard set by these boys of the '17 squad. 120 Senior Girls' Basketball The girls’ basketball season max be said in many respects to be one of the most successful seasons that the girls have ever experienced. The chief purpose of this sport xvas to give as many girls as possible the opportunity to participate in the games, to develop true sportsmanship among them, and to derive the benefits secured from playing the games. The interest xvas keen throughout the entire season. The croxvds xverc unusually large, while the games themselves xverc far above any that had been played here formerly. Xo outside games xvere played but many battles took place between the six teams of the league, namely. ‘‘The Royalists. Brownies.” “Red Sox. The Cyclones. Kilties. and Checkers. It would be too difficult to mention individuals xvho xvere especially active in the games. It is certain that every girl exerted her best efforts to make her team “The Winning Team. Much credit can be given to Professor McLaughlin for his supervision of the work. The Senior members of the league of PM7 give their best wishes for many more successful seasons in the years to come. 121 Florence Krider. Catharine Murray. VVaynesburg-Slippery Rock Game l 1 rVT was cl°sed on March 14 at Waynesburg, where i lippery Rock defeated the opposing team by a score of 32-26. This was an extra period game and was stubbornly fought from start to finish. I he hrst half ended with the score 17-10 and S. R. was on the small end ■ i,t; |,’WCNer. Slippery Rock came back at the start of the second half .and held her opponents even, the score at the end of the third quarter being 23-16. hu boys went into the fourth quarter with a determination to win and b) a whirlwind attack kept climbing within reach of the Wayncsbnrg score. W ith only fifty seconds to play S. R. opened an attack which carried Wayncsbnrg off her guard and tied the score at the last moment. On this account it required an extra five minute period to finish the game. It has never been told to us what Coach Gaut said at the close of the final quarter but it must have been plenty for the boys opened the extra period with a rush. S. R.'s guarding was excellent and their opponents could not score. Hut while she was playing such a good defensive game she also was scoring. By excellent passing and floor work. Fox and Yockev eluded their men so that they made, the victory possible by scoring the deciding points. Fox scoring two points and Yockev one. The final score was 32-26. Line-up S. R. Waynesburg Fnv F ... McRev F C G Eong 11. Brown G S. Brown 3, Field Goals—Fox 7. Bcighle 5. Yockev 2. 11 Throckmorton 3. Fouls—11. Brown. 2 out of Brown 1. McRey 6. Dittman 5; S. Brown. 2 out of 5. Record of Games Slippery Rock ......... Slippery Rock ......... Slippery Rock ......... Slippery Rock ......... Slippery Rock ......... Slippery Rock ......... Slippery Rock ......... Slippery Rock ......... Slippery Rock ......... •Slippery Rock ........ Slippery Rock ......... Slippery Rock ......... •Slippery Rock ........ •Slippery Rock ........ Slippery Rock ....... •Slippery Rock ........ •Slippery Rock ....... •Slippery Rock ....... Total scoring ...27 Butler ............... ...29 Duff's College ....... 38 Sandv Lake High ..... ...26 Meadville High........ ...31 Duquesnc Faculty ... ...43 Leechburg ............ ...39 Thiel College....... ...46 F.rie High .......... ...16 F'dinboro Normal ... ...19 Leechburg High ...... ...30 Franklin High ....... ...37 Wayncsbnrg College 23 Franklin High ....... ..36 Meadville High....... ...31 Thiel College ....... ...18 F'dinboro ........... ....26 Erie 1 ligh.......... ....32 Waynesburg College ♦Away. S. E.. 347: Opponents. 398. 29 .28 . 6 .23 .28 .16 .13 .21 .19 .15 .15 .17 .26 .45 .21 .15 .30 .26 122 123 Baseball As the Saxigcna goes to press, the prospects of the baseball team is very encouraging. Of course, it is a little early to predict a winning team, but the form shown in practice is such that a winning team is assured. The team is almost entirely composed of new men. there being but a few left from last year and they belonged to the second team. The pitching staff is unusually strong. If the team can measure up to the standard set bv the pitchers, we will have a walk-a-wav team. As yet. the positions are in doubt, and each one is doing his best to obtain a regular position. The following players are showing up well: Pitchers—Null, IIockcnberrv. and Gardner; Catchers—Bolton and Connelly; Infielders—Fox. Yockey. McKinney. Shelatrec. Dixon, and Grubb; Outfielders —Ripper. Rohleder. Clark. Braden, and Beighle. Schedule of Games Harlansburg ...............April 21 New Wilmington ............April 26 Vandergrift High.............May 5 Franklin College.............May 11 Parnassus High ..............May 12 Pittsburg Academy............May 17 Thiel College................May 19 Kittanning Hi (two games) May 30 Alumni ............................ California Normal ............June 1 Ford City Hi..................June 2 Franklin Hi....................June 9 Clarion Normal..................June 11 California Normal...............June 16 Sewicklcy High..................June 23 Pittsburg Collegians.............June 25 Pittsburg Collegians............June 26 ..........June 27 124 ] Who's Who In Seventeen We are proud of our class nineteen seventeen, 'Phe best bunch of students you have ever seen With lots of spirit and with plenty of steam We sure get the faculty’s faces to beam. From the time we started our course at this school, We’ve always been loyal and ne’er broke a rule ( ?), To church, every Sunday, we always did go You bet if we didn’t the preceptress would know. Each one in his own way did his very best To help make our school life so happy and blest. And now, we shall help you to see what we mean By telling you who’s who in class seventeen. First. Luther M. (Troll, if ’twere not for his pluck, To be our class president would not be his luck, lie worked with a mind and he worked with a will Each slight obligation, he even did fill. Of finest musicians we have quite a lot, l.odema and Effie and also Jean Scott, Edna and Marian we must not forget; One plays the piano and one the cornet. Vivian can sing like a sweet nightingale. Helen Wilkin is sure on the fair Melba’s trail. Miss Leila K. Watson has got some fine voice And of all the teachers she has taken her choice. In basketball Yockcy sure has a name Because he’s the captain we ne’er lose a game. Now this good bunch, Alma. Hazel, and Marie. Daily feast on the fruit of the knowledge tree. (.race Whitehill delights in hard study and work And not one subject in the course did she shirk. Oh! two happy-go-luekies are Stella and Sail They each one make the other a very good pal. Emily and Lola with Jean, Beg and Jap, While they thought the teacher was taking a nap. In Physics, queer signs with their hands did they make. But as to the teacher they made a mistake. Jolly Helen, Catherine, Violet, and Fliss Have lived on the third floor in comfort and bliss. They’ve had many a feed and a midnight lunch. These four girls are known as the Wilkinsburg bunch, ('•race and Louise Irvin can scarce be outdone In spreading round sunshine or help making fun. Laura R. belongs to the bunch named before. As the lines were complete we could name no more. Gladys R., Jessie M.. and Margaret Forest Always share in the fun along with the rest. 'Phis fine looking couple. Mike Hoy and Irene, No doubt on the Gym steps you often have seen. Esther and Josephine, Evalyn and Annie Are never happy unless making candy. Often Marjorie. Edna. Emma and Grace Are seen helping them eat it, with equal pace. 127 Lucille and Phyllis Dickson, two sisters sweet Are girls of fine type that we all like to meet. Margaret R., Hazel V.. and Mary Reno Can answer most questions, for they're sure to know. Opal Blaklcy came here from llarrisville High. W herever she is. Marjorie llovis is nigh. Mary Ellen Leal likes the study of Ed. W’e can’t tell if it’s in her heart or in her head. A dark slender maiden named Ada Fife Is hoping and longing to he someone's wife. Mid 1 leavers and Peg Phillips quite often frown. When looking for someone (? they can't find in town. Robert Clarke, though a member of this year’s class, lias quite often been seen with a Junior lass. Ethel Billings likes pictures, specially of men. These help to remind her of places she has been. Mabel and Gertrude go often to the store. They buy salted peanuts and then wish for more. You know Alice Braden and Emcline Crooks Think seldom of other things else than their books. And Myrtle M. Wall follows their good precept, For by her all study hours are rightly kept. McKinney, Robinson. Gilmore and Hilliard, Yockey. W oodrow. Cummings. Miller, and Bovard, Kennedy, llockenberry. Dickey, and Cross, Without all these girls named, we’d have a great loss. Adabellc Cochran has few secrets yet told. But one thing we know, she is quite fond of Gold. You know Flossie Dunlap and Helen Ryan Arc jolly girls and there’s no use denyiti'. Oft Lucy Fcrrante and Jane Kennedy In study hour, join in a great jubilee. Paul Harbaugh and Bob Kiester, trim looking boys. Are well known to us all for making such noise. Hulda and Leah are Fishers of learning, And to be teachers they have a great yearning. Chester Braden recites in History of Ed., As if he had known those old men who arc dead. You should hear Pauline Williams and Margaret Kyle Recite it right off in very fine style. Each morning Gardner rings the bell on South Hall, Front our slumbers, teachers and students to call. Elsie Davis and Lula Porter delight In going to llarrisville Saturday night. Helen Hopkins is fond of a soldier boy. Who sends her each day a message of joy. Mary Lois Jamison worries and frets. Over lessons and tasks that she always gets. Now Clarice McMinn is light hearted and free, And Betty Pond is as full of fun as can be. 'Phis bunch, Hartung. Port, Rhodes, Smith. Phillips, and Reis, lie fore breaking a rule most always think twice. Charlotte K. and Grace O. like Hamilton’s book. And when hunting for BASE, that’s just where they look. Irene K. and Mary T. can keep on their light. 128 Because they have fixed it to burn at midnight. Masters remains faithful to the blonde at home, While Ripper, once faithful, has let his heart roam. Bob McKinney, a doctor? Isn't it queer? And Reese man as preacher you may sometime hear. In housekeeping, Olive and Susan have taste, And when the boys know it. they'll take them in haste. Oh! Mary and Truth have snitched pennants and caps From many High School, Normal and College chaps. Rohleder and Long both played football this year And they with the others could make the fans cheer. Purdy, Stoehr and Sturgeon have all done their best But they can not come up to Werle and West, In making a racket and having some fun With Lida C. Thompson and F.lla Stinson. Some think Ruth McGarvey a queer maiden, We don’t for we know with fun she is laden. Florence McCormick gets to chapel on time, While some other Seniors think it starts at nine. Geneva Cleveland has most of us beaten, She’ll leave single bliss to take the name Sweeten. Mildred Barnes is, as yet. the only one known Who wears on her finger the same kind of stone. Lillian and Gladys are famed for their calls. When caught in a clothes press or running in halls. F.valyn and Hazel are exactly the same, In one respect, and that's Adams their name. George Bolton and Dickson like Annie Mae Shun For in Public Speaking they hop. skip and run. And now. oh. dear reader, this ends our brief tale It’s not very good and perhaps we did fail To tell what is true of our classmates most dear. So we place our sign and seal with a tear. Hilda A. Meyer. Sara O. Stewart. 129 The Senior Corn Roast o, the class of l‘J17, deemed it our duty, in order to keep up the social standard of our Alma Mater, to lay aside our worldly affairs and to turn our foot steps to a place called Cooper's Grove. Here we would be under a great teacher, Nature, and could get something more pleasing to our taste than Arithmetic and Vergil. After faithfully plodding along the highway with light hearts and nimble feet, we came to the above named place. Shortly after our arrival we were pursued by bushels of corn, hundreds of weiners, and countless marshmallows carried in Welsh’s Big VVinton Six. W e have an honest belief that if those edibles had known the fate that awaited them, they would have traveled iu the opposite direction. It is understood that the machine carried around with it a guilty conscience, caused by bringing so many things to a place of destruction, for in about a week its life was ended by cremation. Explorations were made and each one returned with a contribution to the brush heap. The flames were soon leaping high in joy over the corn they were to roast. Tong to be remembered is that dangerous descent down the precipitous cliff for a cup of clear sparkling water. What a contrast to our usual orangeade! After our ravenous appetites were satisfied, we joined in the most famous war dance since the days of Daniel Boone. I'rof. Stewart and Coach Gant made short speeches and we were entertained by a number of I’rof. Shoemaker's most pleasing selections. Our “chaps” now decided it was time to send their “charges” back to S. R. and somebody's cow aided them, unasked. We arrived home with a sandwich in one pocket and an apple in the other lully con ince l that it a the most enjoyable day we had ever spent. Mary Louise Jamison. 17. Grace E. Whitehill, 17. 130 The Alumni I� y n. C. Murphy, I’h. I). The pride that the Slippery Rock State Xormal lias in its Alumni cannot be measured or expressed in words. On an average, more than one hundred young men and women have been graduated each year since the founding of the institution in 1899. These graduates are scattered all over the world. They are found in China. India, Korea, Hawaii. Egypt. Jerusalem, South America, Mexico. Canada, and in almost every state in the Union. The sun never sets on the Alumni of the Slippery Rock Xormal. They are engaged as bankers, lawyers, ministers, physicians, musicians, merchants, farmers, stenographers, missionaries, civil and mining engineers, a well as teachers in public and private schools. Xormal Schools and Colleges. Many are county and city Superintendents, others arc found in the Civil Service, while others hold responsible positions with the great manufacturing companies. The Xormal has lately been honored by the selection of four of the Alumni as members of the board of trustees. All Alumni have gone forth to wage the war of life, some in legislative halls and others in the sick room. Many of the lady graduates have entered into the relation so natural to humanity and hallowed by the memories of the ages, assuming the responsibilities of their own homes. The life and growth of the Xormal have largely been developed through the inlluence of the Alumni. The school could not exist long without their influence and loyal support. Through their work in educational, civic, and religious fields the fame of the school widens. Itecause of their superior qualities of mind and heart they influence the lives of other young people and encourage them to secure like advantages. The Alumni of the school go forth to meet the opportunities which develop the strongest powers. They form a vital, active part of the world; they help to keep the world from growing sour; they put “pep” into those with whom they associate. They not only become leaders in their communities, but they mould the opinions and actions of hundreds of communities. 131 The Class Prophecy 'I'hc late May afternoon was fast drawing to a close. I had been thinking how the past school terms were in evidence in each individual character, in the corporate life of the class. The future of the class filled my heart with great anxiety. While pondering thus a sudden mist covered me and out of it there appeared a little fairy in an aeroplane. The fairy beckoned me to come along. I did so without hesitation and we began a journey around the world to see in what traits of life my classmates would be in five years hence. We stopped first at New York City. Mere we saw seven of the class. Luther Croll was president of the Carnegie Steel Corporation. Lawrence Gardner was taking care of Lucie Sam’s mail. Loss Yockev was a famous minister. Ethel Hillings and Hilda Meyer were ardently declaring that women should vote. H elen Brubaker and Violet El wood were conducting a fashion shop. Then we continued ottr journey. Our next stop was at Boston. Here the fairy showed me Effie and Lodema Mc.Gollough as teachers in the Boston Conservatory of Music. I also saw Marian Kitner and Edna Walker as leaders of great orchestras. Vivian Lyons and Gladys Reiber were appearing in Grand Opera. We started across the ocean. We saw a large ocean liner and to my great surprise Howard Reeseman was captain. Soon we were in Europe. in Berlin we found Ruth McCarvey teaching in one of the universities. In Paris Gertrude George. Mabel Lewis, and Margaret Kyle were conducting a fashion shop. Frank Long was making his home in Paris, having won great fame as an aviator. Elsie Davis and Mary Reno, who had been red cross nurses, were still content with nursing the sick. In Spain Florence Kridcr and Catherine Murray were on their honeymoon. Lucy Ferrante was studying sculpture in Italy. Evelyn Phillips. Anne Williams, Florence McCormick, Lilian Baird, and Pauline Williams were doing missionary work in India. Margaret Phillips, being the wife of the Ambassador to China, was spending her days in that country. Lida Thompson and Marjorie 11eh-erling were studying art in Japan. Soon we arrived at the Golden Gate of California. We stopped first at San Francisco. We learned that La Verne Ripper was president of the Cunard steamship line. Mary Tinley, Ruth Werle, Albertine West, and Esther Daniels had married wealthy orange growers. Ella Stinson. Jean Hilliard, and Mabel Woodrow were traveling over California lecturing on “Education. Then we continued our journey. Our next stop was at Colorado. Here Flyod Master had become the owner of several gold and silver mines. Emma Wilson. Jessie Mylan. Margaret Forest, and Edna Hoffmaster. who had come to Colorado seeking health, had found “health, wealth, and happiness. As we found no more of our acquaintances here, we continued our journey. We stopped next at Kansas. Here we saw Lilian Purely, Marie Stochr Elizabeth Sturgeon, and Laura Miller spending their married lives on large ranches. Charlotte Koehler. Grace Orbin, and Elizabeth Dickey had been successful along literary lines. 132 The fairy then told nu that our next slop would he Chicago. So we hurried on our way. W hat a hurry and noise! People were going in all directions. W'e stopped and entered a large building. It was a teacher's institute. W'e saw Ida McKinney. Margaret McDonald, Elizabeth Pond. Mildred Cross. Louis Jamison. Florence Phillips, Helen Port. Jane Kennedy, lla .el Kennedy. Irene Koonce, Marjorie Hovis, Elsie Yockev. Anna Reis. Margaret Raysor, and Emily Reed listening attentively to the wise words of the lecturer. In another room were the Domestic Science teachers. Among them were Olive McMain. Susan Walters, Mildred Barnes, and Gevicne Miller. But we had to hurry on our way so we took our departure. W'e also saw Chester Braden as the president of a Chicago bank. C.eorge Bolton was president of the great stock yards of Chicago, (.race W'hitehill was a teacher in the Chicago University. W’e resumed our traveling and stopped next in Michigan. W’e found some of our friends here Mike Hov and Irene Essington, now known as Mr. and Mrs. Hoy. were starting for a lake trip. Edgar McKinney was a famous doctor am! had performed the wonderful feat of Lansing Michigan.” Gladys Hoffman, losephine Jamison, Hazel Ilodil, Sara Stewart, and Clarice McMinn had married farmers and had realized their fondest dreams of being in Michigan, down on the farm. Our journey in Michigan was over. W’e now came to Ohio. Our first slop was at Oberlin University. Marie Carey, Lola McQuis-ton, Louise Irvin. Grace Irvin, and W’ilda Hockenberry were teachers at this place. Russel Dickson was a famous preacher in Ohio. Estelle Atkinson. Sara Harrison, and Jean Scott had taken up costume designing in Cleveland and were very successful. Mildred Beavers and Liela Watson were conducting a school of oratory. Geneva Cleveland and Adabelle Cochran were happily married. Geneva's life had been Sweetened with Sweets,” while Adabelle was still happy with her Cold.” W'e now started for Pennsylvania. Surely we would find some of our friends in this wonderful state. We were not disappointed. At Philadelphia, we entered a large building. There was a Y. W. C. A. convention being held. W'e saw Alma Ackerman, Hazel Rhodes. Evalyn Adams. Mary Yeager, Huida Fisher. Mary Hartung, Truth Rodecker. Hazel Adams. Opal Blakely. Ada Fife. Mary Gill-more, Leah Fisher. Lucille Dickson. Phyllis Dickson. Inis Bovard. and Mary Robinson, all listening attentively to Hazel Vincent who was now giving plans for their next month’s charity work. W’e learned that Mary Ellen Beal. Jean Grubb. Emaline Crooks, and Alice Braden were spending their time as successful librarians. Robert Clark was a noted dentist. Earnest Rohlcder was favorably known as a dancing master, having tajeen the place of Vernon Castle. Then we went to Scranton. Here we found Harold Wilson as leader of a great orchestra. Our next stop was at Pittsburgh. Here we found Flossie Dunlap, Laura Rosenbaum, Grace Meredith. Francis Smith, Myrtle Wall, and Alice Cummings engaged in settlement work. Robert Keister was a noted attorney. Paul llarbaugh was conducting a large department store. Now our journey is ended ’ said the fairy. My vision became more and more clear. As the sun was slowly sinking in the west, the fairy faded away in the midst. I was aroused from my pondering mood by the clear clang of the 5:45 bell, and went immediately to write down what the fairy had told me of the future of inv classmates at S. R. S. X. 133 IT. C. R. Rules Found In A Senior’s Room ]. (.1.X1 ELM EX entering this room will leave the door wide open or apologize. 2. 1 KkSOXS ilAY IXC. X'O BUSINESS with this office will call often, take a chair, and lean against the wall; it will preserve the wall and may prevent it from falling upon us. 3. GENTLEMEN are required to smoke: tobacco will be furnished. 4. SPIT OX THE FLOOR: the cuspidors are for ornaments. 5. TALK LOUD OR W HISTLE especially when we are engaged. If this does not have the desired effect, sing. 6. PROFANE LANGUAGE is expected at all times, especially if ladies are present. 7. PUT YOUR FEET on the table, or lean on the desk: it will be of great assistance to those who are writing. 8. DON’T WIPE YOUR FEET as it soils the mat. 9 READ ALL CORRESPONDENCE on the table: if it does not give you the desired information, ask about tt. 134 135 Unofficial Calendar September Tuesday 5.— Faculty and new cook arrive. Wednesday 6.—C.reenies begin to flock in. Thursday .—Few Seniors arrive. I riday S. Seniors off to classes. Several old hits out. Saturday 9.—Uig negro concert. Sunday 10.—Students attend “Divine Service.” Monday 11.—Everybody yelling about new system of registration. 1 ttesday 12. Seniors hold class meeting—decide to have “Corn Roast. Wednesday 13.—Rumors of dancing. SCANDAL! Thursday 14.—Frank Long (llullfoot) makes new hit. Friday 15—Stiules assigned places in dining room. Saturday 16.—“Git-Next Party in gym. Prof. Moore elected principal. Sunday 17.—A few visitors present. Monday 18.—Seniors pull off' their “Corn Roast. ■Sc F[ V AsteY J Jyi O Y)C Hevy ool At Tuesday 19.—Master buys one new collar. Wednesday 20.—New style meal service Thursday 21—Miss McComb lectures to girls only in chapel. Friday 22.—Everything going fine. Saturday 23.—Philo Society meets for the first time. Sunday 24.—Perfect quiet. Monday 25.—Gardner sweeps lus room.. .'. Tuesday 26.—Tennis courts and neighboring vicinity filled to overflowing. Wednesday 27.—No agriculture. Thursday 28.—New teacher. Prof. 11eadland. arrives. Friday 29.__Babv students come in groups with their mamas. Saturday 30.—Beat Edinboro 6-0. October Sunday L—Students visit Redmond mine. Monday 2.—Hits to show. Tuesday 3.—Marv Yeager hstributes candy Wednesday 4.-Life in girls dorm, going r Thursday 5.—Fats galore. Friday 6.—Too much betting- .. g'lturdav 7_Philos g«ve Riley .Night. Sunday 8.—jliss McComb away. Enjoy life a little, girls. Monday 9.—Rain. to the boys, most too smoothly. 136 Tuesday 10.—Cold wave coming. Get out vour “lu-avies.” Wednesday 11.—W hat care we tor winter blasts? Thursday 12.—Grammar exam. Friday 13.—“I lull foot loses watch and vest. Saturday 1-1. -Girls not allowed out after dinner. Sunday 15.— Prof. Hamm departs for three days' trip. Monday 16.—Kipper cleans out his apartment. Tuesday 17.—Not enough “spoon-holders out. Wednesday 18.— Prof 1 lamrn returns. Thursday 19.—One of those Melancholy Days. Friday 20.—Rough housing in boys' dorm. Saturday 21.—“Victims wanted by girls. Sunday 22.—F.verybody out to church. Monday 23.—S. K. Wallops Grove City 20-0. Tuesday 24.—Pea soup for lunch. Wednesday 25.—New volley ball court. Thursday 26.—Nothing doing. Friday 27.—Miss Canan gives talk on music. Saturday 28.—Franklin High defeated by S. K. 31-0. Sunday 29.—Some Fords can do anything, eh? Monday 30.—Hogan center of attraction Tuesday 31.—Hallowe’en celebration in gym. November Wednesday 1.— Braden” and Dinky” McCreary are on the outs. Tliursdax 2.- Witz. Lolly, and Wu .zv know how to skin rabbits, boys. Friday 3.— Russel Louden, an alumnus, had leg broken in scrimmage. Saturday 4.—Corridor party in girls’ dorm. Sunday 5.—No Fords to be seen. Monday 6.—“Movies are the only hope for studes. Tuesday 7.—Flection returns cause much excitement. Wednesday 8.—“Hits out walking. Thursday 9.—Everybody chilly. Friday 10.—Scats along long walk removed. Saturday 11.—Getting colder. Sunday 12.—Girls observe Quiet Hour. Monday 13.—Soup, or nearly soup. Tuesday 14.—First snow fall. Wednesday 15.—Concert in dining hall. Thursday 16.—Count Mong goes out for football. 137 uohcs Huqht $ , aM ) lVO t,t Oh we] 2’ be olcteno C i a 920, —- fter:' Befpve ___ Nov.!- Election Yfett rns( CAVSC V uoh, E.xc‘lte ne)rji: wspeoiA ly Fov F utfh Key . FH.Uv 1 .—Pancakes (cold) for breakfast. Saturday 18.—S. R defeats New W ilmington High 33-0 Sunday -Lots of visitors sticking around. Monday -0.—Bob receives sentence. Tuesday 21.—Rhode Island Red rabbit feed. offerede lnGSday 22' “1 clc Pon 1 Ioses l)icc« of his Sunday pants. Reward Thursday 23—Oysters for dinner. Xix on the cocktail. 1;r,day -4.—Laura drops knife down Braden’s back Saturday 2x—Bryant night. Sunday 26.— onderlul sliding-pads. Monday 27.—Friends meet again. 1 uesday 28. -Excitement in reception hall of girls' dorm. W ednesdav 26.—Turkey and other visitors arrive. I hursday 30.—THANKSGIYIXG DAY. Some feast. Many old students back. December Friday 1.—Back to the real life again. Saturday 2.—Philo night. Sunday 3.— Did you say “Short Sermon?” Monday 4.—Miss Davidson gets a new hat. Tuesday 5.—B-r-r-r—genin' colder. Wednesday 6.—Truth goes without crutches. Thursday 7.—Jimmy takes a little iaunt into the country. Friday 8.—Lecture on ‘‘The Man Who Can.” Saturday 9.—Miss McComb takes “girls” for a walk around campus. Sunday 10.—Gladys Hoffman observes quiet hour. Monday 11.—Ray gets ducked” at midnight. Tuesday 12.—Clark can't take his “Flossie” to the show. Hard lin Clark, old chappie. Wednesday 13.—Complaints against cook. Thursday 14.—Exams mighty close. Friday 15.—Same old grind. „ Saturday 16.—Ditch it kids, what’s the use of krammen anyhow. Sunday'17.—How about “Preparedness?” Monday 18.—Bang! Exams begin. Tuesday 19.—Huh. guess wc showed the faculty just what we knew. Wednesday 20.—Seniors retire from business. Thursday 21.—Juniors leave. 138 Friday 22.—Many happy reunions. Saturday 23.—Shopping. Sunday 24.—Surely, you have your mistletoe up. Monday 25.—Christmas. Tuesday 26.—Oh. the beautiful neckties. Wednesday 27.— Did your slippers pinch ? Thursday 28.—Get busy and get everything exchanged—soon be too late. Friday 29.—Regular winter. Saturday 30.—More blizzards. Sunday 31.—Good-bye old 16—you’ve been a mighty good “pal. January Monday 1.—How about new resolutions? Tuesday 2.—Tis the early bird, you know Wednesday 3.—Both new and old students arrive. Thursday 4.—New “stude leaves table without permission. Friday 5.— Brand new cook here. Saturday 6.—Basketball begins. Sunday 7.—Eclipse f moon. Monday 8. Vance gels married. Tuesday 9.—Ripper receives a letter. Wednesday 10.—'fables assigned. Thursday 11.—Prof. Hamm installs new system of recitation, when the impulse strikes you. Friday 12.—Game with Sandy Lake. Saturday 13.—Movies at 10 P. M. Sunday 14.— Bible Class. Monday 15.—“Boggy I larbaugh seen in overalls. Tuesday 16.—Breezin’ cold. Wednesday 17.—Staff hard at work. Thursday 18.—Icy sidewalks cause much disturbance. Friday 19.—Poor History of Ed. lessons. Saturday 20.—Rohlcder and Marjorie go on sled load. Sunday 21.—Bunch sleep in. Monday 22.—Much cleaning going on. Tuesday 23.—No physics. Wednesday 24.—Masters and Mid have staff meeting. Thursday 25.—Mike tries teaching. Bum profession, eh Mike? Friday 26.—Faculty meeting. Saturday 27.—Lots of fussin’ going on. Jan utherCvol I Ke.5 VV = bstcvS ic+io n a Y y To Dr. blAMMs Bibl Civs. Speak 139 Iff Sunday 28.—Croll takes W ebster’s Distionarv to Bible class. Monday 29.—Continued cold. Tuesday 30.—“Dark Ages —History of Ed. lesson. Wednesday 31.—“No one to love — Beckies by-word. February Thursday 1.—Fair and slightly warmer, with occasional flurries. Friday 2.—Great deficiency of “light. Saturday 3.— Prof. Hamm away. Sunday 4.—Some dinner. Both Fauna and Flora served. Monday 5.—Miss Gross gives French tea. Gardner married. Prof. Hamm returns. Tuesday 6.— Porch crew out for breakfast. W ednesday 7.—Faculty have another meeting. Thursday 8.—Nothing doing. Friday 9.—Rodecker. Wilson, and Phillips hit trail for Xew Castle. Saturday 10.—Join the Spoonology class, which is being formed for spring. Sunday 11.— Preachin’ well attended. Monday 12.—Lincoln’s birthday. Tuesday 13.—Lincoln's birthday celebration in chapel. Wednesday 14.—Good lessons again???? Thursday 15.—Study in' light in physics. Friday 16.—North wind howlin'. Saturday 17.—Some alumni back Sunday 18.—Visitors depart. Monday 19.—“Count plants a goatee. Tuesday 20.—Can't get enough sleep. Wednesday 21.—Rehearsal for pictures. Peg goes for a walk with a Senior. Thursday 22.—Washington’s birthday—big Colonial party. Friends meet again???? Friday 23.—Oh, just so tired. Saturday 24.—No lessons! We need more rest. Sunday 25.—Peace, perfect peace! Monday 26.—Relaxation. Tuesday 27.—Teachers prove hard to handle. Wednesday 28.— Prof. Moore takes Joy out of Life. Talks on State Board. 140 i KNd • L Y ilI X,O, st At e. 0CATO n0 Rde thisSOKooV xZeA i'iqK H0U« n2wl2 ?lefc-pg£l r'5?T Meove. t A e s JT '- Tt °£V k,™ s °f st . .;, March Thursday 1 .—“Royalists lick •‘Cyclones. krulay 2.—Prof. Gam excuses physics classes. Saturday 3. Bryants reign supreme Sunday 4.— o unusual excitement. Monday 5.—Heavy fall of snow. 1 uesdax . -Count I)e Kawei de Pung Fogi is some cheer leader. ednesday .—-Seavy of New Castle arrives to take Seniors’ pictures. Thursday 8.—('.iris’ basketball game. Friday 9.—Staff and Faculty have their pictures taken. Exams posted. Saturday 10.—Juniors have First Rig Party. Sunday 11.—Rain B gosh! W hy not attend “Divine Service? Monday 12.—Lecture by Nelson Darling. Tuesday 13.—Students rest after a day of strenuous cleaning. Wednesday 14.—Laura drops another knife. Thursday 15.— Prof. Ricketts loses his garter. Friday 16.—Not much change in the weather. Saturday 17.—Two big games—Juniors vs. Sophs; Freshics vs. Seniors. Rah! Rah! Rah ! Seniors! Sunday 18.—Rather cpiict. Kids all cramming. Monday 19.—Exams begin. Tuesday 20.—Seniors depart. Tuesday 27.—Few new students arrive. Wednesday 28.—“Soup” for lunch. Thursday 29.—Most old students back. Fridav 30.—Mightv windy. Saturday 31.—Big’informal reception! April Sunday 1.—F.v erybody sportin’ new duds. Monday 2.—Rain. Show in evening. Tuesday 3.—Classes in full sway. Wednesday 4.—Ruth McGarvey loses her skirt. Thursday 5.—Precious, reviving rain again. Frida)' 6.—Showers continue. Barometer rising. Saturday 7.—Heavy mail. Easter candy and flowers coming in. Sunday 8.—Easter. Bunch take hike. Monday 9.—Where was ’Tlullfoot? 'Tuesday 10.—Still rather chilly. 141 0 n Vv. Wednesday 11 .-Roads drying „jcciy. I hursda 1«.—Big oil excitement Friday U-Fierce cold. Patriotic meeting in chapel. Saturda _ld.—Second (.rand Concert by Normal Orchestra. vJ,,1( f' f;“ sk L'(, he a,, 1 Maud if they like kisses. Monday lo. kjavy hack to take group pictures. I u cm lay, (. e 11 mg .warmer. Begin to fix tennis courts. Wednesday 1� S. (iirls basketball league organized. Thursday l‘ .—Beautiful day. Play given in the chapel. Friday 20.—W armer. Saturday 21.—Concert in chapel. Orchestra and Dramatic Club have feed in chapel. Sunday 22.—Hikers club take rtr t trip to Wolf Creek. Moonlight night. Some skippers. Monday 22.—StalT meeting—two present. Tuesday 24.—Tennis courts in good condition. Showers. Wednesday 25.—More showers. Thursday 26.—Xew hit—Hob and Mid. liar! liar! Friday 27.—Tennis courts full and running over. Saturday 28.—Bryant society. Corridor party in girls’ dorm. Sunday 29.— Remember, boys, to stay on your own side of the campus. Monday 30.—Four Seniors take a stroll to the “Mineral Springs.” May Tuesday 1.—Exams in History of Ed. and Public Speaking. Wednesday 2.—Wonder what happened in the basement of the gym? Thursday 3— Seniors observe pictures on third door of Main Building. Friday 4.—First night of Art Exhibit for the public. Saturday 5— Rain. Second night of Art Exhibit. Sundav 6—Still wet. Small crowd at church. Monday 7.—St tides attend show. End « f Gloria’s Romance.. “All’s well that ends well.” . Ti , Tucs lav 8.-Poor lessons in History of Ed. Prof Hamm dec.dcs wc better studv our lesson during class period—but « � dn ... Wednesday 0-Cold day. Everybody exchanging pictures. TInirsda'v 10.—Happiest day of the whole year-Sax.gena goes to press. 142 Official Catalogue of S. R. S. N. “Beware of Imitations” OBJECT 11k- object of this institution is four-fold: First, to afford the people of this city a fat living by selling stale groceries and second-hand furniture, at rate. charged for first class articles: secondly, to furnish amusement for the townspeople, thirdly, to furnish choirs for the three churches: and fourthly, to support the stores of MOORE and STIU AVAGON. TUITION 1 nit ion is £68.98 per year. 'Phis includes board, room rent, heating, electric lights, and all laundry work. Season tickets for lectures, concerts, movies, and all athletic games may he obtained at the registrar’s office without additional expense. All students are required to buy PEARL BUTTON’S hook on “Beauty Hints,” RIPPER’S “Campustry. and SOL. J. DIYORN S book on New Dances. whether you use them or not. Each student is required to subscribe one dollar annually to the pension fund of Slippery Rock's retired policemen, and seventy-five cents annually for the use of the reception room one night each week (hours 7 P. M.—2 A. M.) All guests are welcome and no extra charge will he made for their entertainment. Club sandwiches, salad, cake a la mode, and hot chocolate will be served in any room whenever desired. Each student will be called upon to subscribe a small amount for elevator service, and also tor the maintenance of taxi service between Slippery Rock and Kiesters. CONDUCT Every student is required to attend chapel whenever he can do so without personal inconvenience. Students attending the lectures and entertainments will assemble quietly and orderly. No student shall laugh when the Faculty sing. Any student caught talking while THE ROSARY or WHISPERING HOPE are being played will he campused for two weeks. SITE Slippery Rock Normal is located on the hank of the Chasm of Knowledge. which is a hack ride from Kiesters station, and mid-way between Ricketts peach orchard, Steve’s pool room, Riddle’s restaurant, and Secring’s grape arbor. It is surrounded by natural scenery and a dirt road. There is one special attraction here, which was dreamed of last century, talked of this century, and perhaps will be completed within the next four or five centuries. The Grove City-Slippery Rock I rollcy. 144 THE CAMPUS Tlu buildings arc surrounded by grounds comprising about fifty-seven acres. Part of this is covered with beautiful forest trees, in which forest abound many wild animals—hares and squirrels—aild also many highly colored birds. Bird lovers have placed handsome bird dormitories in the trees, so that there is not only music in the air at all times, but also an excellent opportunity for Nature Study, especially during History of Ed. class. A magnificent fountain, in whose crystal waters many turtles, gold fishes, and suckers refresh themselves during the summer months, graces the campus in iront of North Hall. A number of spoon holders are placed in secluded spots about the campus. These are to be used after dark only. A circular road encloses the campus, and is used exclusively for Fording. MAIN BUILDING The main building is one of the finest of its kind in the state. It furnishes a place for social communication between the faculty and students. Student government prevails in the building. Any member of the student body may do just as he wishes, since no member of the faculty is permitted to be in the halls between classes. The walls of the place—the inside walls— are handsomely decorated with many wonderful pictures, and marble statues are abundant. On the third tloor of Main Building is the large and airv library, which is highly recommended as a place for “dates on rainy days, since the room contains all sorts of dimly lighted corners with chairs big enough for two. The library is usually filled with (book) cases. THE CHAPEL The chapel is a large stone building situated between North and South Halls. Nothing can be heard that is spoken here. For this reason, the students are requested to carry alarm clocks, so that they may awaken in time to get to classes. All students who do not have their lessons prepared are supposed to study during the service. Miss Mary is placed in a conspicuous position so that the audience may keep time in singing by watching the beating of her feet. THE GYMNASIUM The gymnasium and music hall is a magnificent brick building located near Slippery Rock Creek. This is the place where students enjoy gym work, basketball games, parties, and dances. South Hall is located near by, so that the noise proceeding therefrom counteracts, to some extent, the wailing and the exercises of the Music pupils, 'file gym has three splendid porches. on which hits may promenade on rainy days. The gym steps are equipped with ARMSTRONG HEATERS in both hot and cold weather. 145 NORTH HALL North Hall, the abode of the young ladies, is situated on a bluff southeast of the Main Building and north of everything else. The large spacious reception rooms on the first floor are beautifully furnished with wicker furniture, and are open to callers of either sex any time during the day and every night during the week, except Tuesday and Thursday nights, on which nights a study period is mildly enforced. 'I'he large and beautiful dining room occupies about half of the first floor. Nominally, the building is under the sovereign dominion of .Miss McComb. but in reality, the girls have full control of their own affairs. Hence. North Hall has acquired the reputation of being the quietest place in Western Pennsylvania, especially from two to four on Sunday afternoons. All rooms are inspected once a week by the preceptress. All young ladies are expected to frame the comments thereon left bv the inspector. MODEL SCHOOL 'Phe Model School is the hospital of the town. The children are sent here to be practiced upon by the student doctors (Seniors). Two of the chief purposes of this school are: First, to furnish amusement for the Seniors one period each day: and secondly, «o furnish exercise for Prof. Stewart's strong right arm. SOL’TH HALL South Hall is situated beyond the Chapel and on this side of the gymnasium, nearest to Keisters Station. Better known as “THE BOVS’ PLAY HOUSE. 'Phe building contains three stories. The upper story is at present unoccupied—by students, but is used as a place of amusement for the faculties’ children. At present the faculty baby is a Little Cross.’’ The first story is used as a place for storing laundry and old rugs. It also encloses the Supt’s. office, in which many poor stragglers are relieved of their key money. Here originated the recipe for the “Everlasting Pancakes and the “Paramount Rubber Beefsteak.” The second story contains the Wise Men. the Rough-necks, the Bell Boys, the Porch Crew, and the only Married Senior. 'Phe new set of rules as given by the Head Official arc as follows: 1. Run in the halls when in a hurry, especially when the Profs, arc asleep. 2. Make plenty of noise during study period, as it breaks the monotony and may prevent a nervous break-down from over study. 3. Never sweep your room unless receiving permission from the Principal. as it may stir up germs and cause measles or some other infectious disease. 146 The Faculty Row Here’s to the Faculty Long may they live. Even as long As the lessons they give EXECUTIVE. ECONOMICS. AND SOCIOLOGY Our principal’s Isaac X. Moore, You've heard of him. surely, before. He's a wee little man, But. Oh! how he can Pitch on us when he gets sore. Prof. Moore (in chapel at the conclusion of an exercise in honor of Lincoln)—“We will conclude our exercise this morning by the use of a selection from the orchestra of that day. after which we will arise and sing the STAR SPAXGLEI) BANNER.” To Prof. Moore, you go and get per. And then to the dorm and get her. PSYCHOLOGY. HISTORY OF EDUCATION. AND LATIN Everybody recites today, ' Inevitably Herr Hamm doth say. In psyche, vergil. and History of Ed. Until we wish that we were dead. Prof. Hamm— Suppose we have a mental state of 5 per cent emotion, 10 per cent intellect, and 85 per cent will. Give a concrete illustration of such a condition.” 'Pom W.—“Making love to a girl would be an example.” Prof. Hamm—“No, that would require more emotion—unless she were very rich. Tom Y.—“Oh, I’m talking about a stubborn girl.” Emily M. (aside)—“Or else a very homely one. TRANSLATIONS IN VIRGIL “Nor doth he bend his eyes.” “He shed forth long tears.” He held the horns of the bull by the left ear.” “He casts his boxing gloves into the ring with immense weight. “To you, I gladly establish this ox.” 147 jim I'rof. Hamm—“Miss Veager, what are Rosseau's principles?” Mary—“I’m afraid 1 don’t know.” I'rof. Hamm.— Well, you don't seem very much afraid.” HISTORY AM) METHODS I'rof. Murphy—“Does anyone here know Lincoln's Gettysburg Address? Student—“Why,—er—oh—1 thought that Lincoln was dead. Dr. Murphy—“You must put your descriptions in a form of language easily understood by your pupils. I notice that on bottles of patent medicines the doses are printed in several languages so that all nationalities may be able to use them. For instance—on a bottle of Castoria, Mr. l'orter Mc-Candless, did 1 pronounce that word right? l’orter— Yes, it is Cas-to-ria.” Dr. Murphy— I thought so, Mr. McCandless, but a number of the physicians pronounce it harmless. MODERN LANGUAGES Miss Cross, so dainty and small— We can't understand why she teaches at all. Mary Ellen, translating “Die Zahl ist wie gross als Kot am Meer.”— The number is as large as kegs of beer.” . DOMESTIC SCIENCE AND SEWING Miss Jones—“We will use dates instead of figs for our cake filling today. I’se sugar with figs, but not with dates. Dates are sweet enough.” Lillian Ilaird to Catherine Murray (in sewing)— Now put in your French tacks, K-.” K.—“Why, Lillian, Miss Jones didn't tell me to buy any of those down street. ART Lady McClymonds, an artist at heart. In all social functions, plays a large part. She prints all the cards. Inspires the bards— She’s wedded to nobody but her Art. JUNIOR SCIENCE When you go to a class under Ruff, All you do is to put up a bluff. 148 ID) Ruff (holding up a bottle of Xu-Skin)— What is this? Fliss W.—“Why, that's stuff like 1 take for croup. Prof. Ruff—“Mow does the aniobea eat? It gets on the outside of its food some way.” Toni W.— Why, that’s just what we do. Prof. Ruff—“We must keep this II... S. corked tightly to keep it from spoiling.” Voice (from one who is sniffing the air testingly)—“Gee. it's already spoilt. Professor.” MATHEMATICS Daddy Ricketts presides o’er our math. And what a mind that man hath. He gives us the blues Clear down to our shoes. When he flunks us ker plunk in his wrath. Prof. Ricketts (in geometry)— Miss Purdy, how do you close your proposition ?’’ Miss Purdy— P. D. Q. Ricketts— Mr. Croll, were you trying to get into Miss Reaver’s seat?” Croll— N6, I was just--.” Ricketts—“Oh, don’t try to explain. 1 don’t blame you. Prof. Ricketts (addressing Mr. Ripper)— Now, Mr. Ritner— (Titter from the class)— Oh. 1 beg your pardon. Mr.-.’’ Ripper— Oh, never mind, it’s all in the family. PHYSICAL CULTURE P. I).— Now, listen here girls. 1 want reform in marching, reform in dancing, reform in--.’’ Lola McQuiston (in a whisper)— 1 wish they would give him chloroform. P. I).— Which is correct—Girls is or girls are?” Fliss—“Why, ‘Girls are.’ of course. P. I).— Well then, girls arc my hat on straight? PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS Prof. Gant.— Ether is something that is something but is almost nothing at the same time. A vacuum is nothing full of something. Gant— Some days it’s 10 below zero, Fahrenheit, around here. How cold would that be Centigrade. Mt. Ripper? Rip.—“Just as cold. 149 Prof. Gaut (after a desperate but unsuccessful attempt to electrify a piece of hard rubber by nibbing it with cat's fur)—“Ah, get me a new cat. This one must have been dead too long.' Prof. Gaut— What is a Watt, son? “Leila. SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Prof. Headland—“Mr. McKinney, what is the remedy applied in that case ? Hob.—“llordox (bordeaux) mixture. Prof. Headland—“Now. Mr. McKinney, did you pronounce that right? Would you call the young men who call on the ladies in the evening “boxes? MUSIC Miss Canan has a beautiful voice As you will all agree. She’s teaching music (by her own choice) To make school happier for you and me. The piano teacher's name is Sutton. She gives you calls for doin' matin'. Every morning at half past eight, She goes to the chapel at a fast rate, Down the aisle she rushes for everyone knows It's just been five minutes since she arose. EXPRESSION AND SPELLING Miss Davidson is very fine. She looks pleasant most all the time: She's always at class just on time. And always scolds if you forget a line. Marian Ritncr. forgetting the line beginning “Rats. Rats. from the “Pied Piper. began to scratch her head. Miss Davidson—“Why, Miss Rimer, what arc you doing? Marian—“I’m hunting rats. PEDAGOGY Prof. Stewart (in Methods)— Mr. Croll. just run up that blind back there, will you? Luther— I’m sorry, sir. but I can't. COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE Whom have you heard say these?: “S-it d-o-w-n!!!” The good Lord wouldn't have given von brains if he hadn’t, intended that you should use them.” If your compositions aren't sensible, you'll get them back so hard it’ll hurt. How you ever expect to teach school is more than 1 know. LATIN Miss Mary delights in walking the halls After the bells, to give a few calls; But few has she caught, for we always can hear The squeak of her shoes as she draweth more near. The Caesar class had been reading about a new kind of javelin. In the same sentence came an infinitive. Miss Mary—“What kind of infinitive is that. Mr. McDonald? Jack McDonald (waking up suddenly)—“It's made of iron. I think. GEOGRAPHY AND PHYSIOLOGY Prof. Allison is in the habit of quoting from the Bible, stories to illustrate his point. The other day. he told the class the story of Elijah, without naming the character, or the source of the story. When he had finished, he turned to Katherine Linder and said, Well, Miss Linder, of what does that remind you? Have you heard that before? Katherine (hesitating)— Well. I'm not sure, but it sounds like a Mercury story to me. AS THE FACULTY SAY IT Prof. Moore— That reminds me of a little joke. Prof. Hamm— W hy not? Now, Miss----. Prof. Ricketts—“Or something of that kind.” Prof. Gant— Goodness, ves!” Prof. Shoemaker—“This is all tomtny-rot. Prof. Headland— Get the idea, class? Prof. Allison— Xow, class-. Prof. Murphy— We will wait until that little duet is over. Prof. Stewart— Pardon the expression.” Prof. Ruff— Tee lice! P. D.— Wrakc up, girls. Miss McClymonds— Your perspective is not good. Miss Cross— Was bedeutet das?” Miss Stewart— Class! class! be more specific! Miss Davidson— More animation, please.” Miss McComb—“The girls said so. Miss Canan— Just two minutes, girls. Miss Jones— Do you see?” 151 Class Twitterings Cant—“Is the lightening bug incandescent? George— It is if you heat it. Prof.— Didn't you read that in the book? Rohleder— Xo. I couldn't find anybody who could tell me where the lesson was.” Herr Hamm— Stand up and tell what you know.” Bob— I—1 don't know. Miss Miller (in physiology)— There were unfavorable eternal conditions.” Esther I).—“Pestalo .xi had a large amount of students. Ruth Kerr— An anecdote is something you take to counteract poison.” M. L. (in German)— They bent around the corner. Prof.— Don't you remember the nebular hypothesis?” Leila— Yes, 1 remember the name. Prof. Gant— Light travels in straight lines. Luther—“Gee, if it didn't we could see around the corner, couldn't we? Prof.—Mr. Yockey, what direction is the North Pole from here? Ross—“Northeast. Lolly (teaching first grade)— Lieba. what do we mean by A Harvest?” Licba— I don't know; I never tasted any.” Ruth Kerr (to Prof. Hamm)— 1 don't get the drift of what you are saying Prof, llamm— 1 see you don't.” Inquiring Senior— What's in the first part of a photographer's camera.' Prof.—“ The birdie.” Prof.—“How did the Reformation start in England?” George— Henry the Eighth wanted a divorce. Prof.— Well, wasn't that all right? George—“Well, 1 don’t know. I do not know all the particulars, Prof. Hamm (in History of Ed.)— Miss I Ioffman, aren't you in it ' Miss Hoffman (meekly)— No, but I ought to be 152 Current Opinion WHAT DO YOU THINK: Of the Senior Boys' Quartet? ‘’We’re sure they’d make good music if we could hear them.” “Seen and not heard.” They’re at least good looking. Harmonious as a barn yard concert. Of the measles? Very popular.’’ The latest craze.’’ Small mountains.” Quite discoloring. Come in handy at exam, time. “No teacher but the Cross one gets them •a Of the dances and receptions? “Too long. “Conspicuous by their absence. Not quite so fast as Sunday School. The faculty are always there. “There ain’t none.” Of the movies? Boxes are too expensive.” Hots of air.” Nice and dark.” “A regular spoon holder. “Double back seats popular. A place for exhibition of confection Of chapel? A fine study period. An irreligious influence. “A splendid place for alarm clocks. “A social center.” 153 Campus Comics George—“When does Easter come this year? Mike— The first Tuesday in April, doesn’t it? Pudge (to Ruth)— Bill holds Lib’s hand fur hours. Ruth— No he doesn’t, lie holds it for pleasure. Ruth W’erle, receiving a gift from a young man. wrote him a note of thanks, using as Iter closing phrase, “Good night for the present. Master— Why did the Junior Class go bankrupt at their first attempt to do anything? Braden— They spent all their money hiring policemen to guard their eats, you nut.” Visitor— Oh how green your campus looks. Senior—“Yes, we have an extra large Freshman class. Question— Which building is most popular with the hits at S. R.? Answer—“Nobody knows. How foolish! Kathie—Why did Bob shave off his mustache?’' B. F.— Basketball. Kathie—“Basketball ?’’ B. F.— Yep, unnecessary roughness prohibited. Tom— Grace, I’ll bet you a nickel 1 can kiss you without touching you.” Grace— I'll bet you a nickel you can't. (Tom kisses her)—' There, Grace, is your nickel. It was worth it.” 'fhe Senior bovs’ quartet was discovered sitting on the sun dial the other day. We wonder if that is their way of keeping time. Peg Forest—“l)r., do you know a good hair tonic? Dr. Duff— Yes: Wild root, Danderine. Rosewood- Peg (innocently)— Well, why don’t you use some?” Visitor (seeing Miss Cross going across the campus)— You don’t mean to tell me that girl is a teacher? Mid— No. she’s just a teacherette.” Marjorie (to Rhotly)—“Well, 1 asked Prof. Hamm if you boys could go out and study birds with us girls.” Rhody— May we go. Marjorie—“lie said you may if you go to study birds. Did you ever hear about the time Truth and Shane sat down on the freshly painted bench? They were so attached they couldn’t tear themselves away. Fliss—“That Lolly is the best book-keeper I know. Chorus— What!” Fliss— She never returns a book. Did you ever hear that once upon a time, not so very long ago. Marian used chicken feed instead of corn meal to make corn bread? Well, she did! Poor Rip—we feel for him. 154 V in NOBODY KNOWS: IlOW the hack gets in from Keisters. WHY Master doesn’t keep a girl. MOW Kill and Velma attract attention at basketball games. WHO set that alarm clock in chapel. WHY Doc Nicholas and Martha Plunkett didn’t come back spring term. WHY the Juniors hired watchmen the night of their party. WMKN there'll be skating on the tennis courts in winter. WHAT the model youngsters will say or do next. WHK'RE a teacher may be lurking. Win’ back seats at the “nic are so popular. WHAT is the attraction at the movies now. WHAT makes Senior girls afraid of cows. WHAT kind of soup we’re eating. WHO put up the Junior Hag. WHY Bobbie Kiestcr took the drums on the night of the Orchestra concert. WHO put up the Senior flag. WHAT Peg Phillips wants. WHY' some Seniors want their pictures to flatter them. WHY Braden worries so much about the hell (BEL1,|. WHY we get cold pancakes every morning for breakfast. B. A. QUARTET 155 Rattles of A Rattler That—ah. who else could that he but Mike and Rene? You know they like each other awful well and Rene doesn't like anything without Mike, and Mike only plays tennis ’cause Rene can play. too. You know, at Slippery Rock girls aren’t allowed to play with the boys at baseball nor basketball nor foot-. Oh. I know that wasn't a mouse. Rob just does that with his mouth to make the girls jump. He likes the girls—and that terrible noise—them’s those town kids. You know there are six of them and they go out after bells and make a noise and don't study—oh. of course we all study but Grace VYhitchill, Lodenta, and me—No. girls ain't allowed to talk to boys on Sunday. Ha! Ha! Ha! You think that’s funny? Why that's the only way these students can be kept straight. You see they will run through the halls and some one has to stand out there to keep the big. strong ones from run-nin' over the small, weak ones.—No. the girls ain't allowed to talk to boys between classes. That makes a terrible noise. That’s not a student, it's our German and French teacher. Yes, she does look jus' like a kid but then she won't be teaching long, them kind never do. That place is where the Seniors are sent to practice on the kids. You see this school sends out teachers and to get a little experience, they have those model school kids to beat around for a little practice. Oh. you heard about the State Hoard? You know it isn’t wood .but it's as hard as wood. Them’s the old men what come around in June like June bugs, and give us exams. Don't worry—they never look over the papers. Yes. ev-erbody is always scared of them but they ain't so bad as they’d like to have us think they are. Rut then wc ain’t bothered. You see that gallant looking form of masculinity descending the steps of the dorm—yes. the one with the lilacs on his upper li| —that’s Luther, the Senior president.—Yes. 1 know it's funny they allow such rudeness among the girls but that is Mid playing ball with the boys. Those two sitting on the gym steps? Why that's Katherine Murray and R. F. Long. Those steps are pretty cold. More than one couple has got colds in their heads front sittin' on those steps. No, those Profs, don’t allow any spoonin’—unless they do it themselves. Prof .Ruff always likes to help a girl pour acid into a bottle for he has to steady her hand, but I don’t—mebbe it ain't true. That 'tin coming front the doors of the chapel is Gladys Hoffman, the perpetual giggler, and Lillian Raird. the famous fat woman, that hangs out with her in the same room. 156 Dining Hall Rules and Regulations 1‘ N'° permitted to put her arm around another girl while enter- ing the dining room. The boys may do so. 2. Carry as much as possible away from the table, in order to save work for the waiters. 3. If your pancakes are cold, just lay them aside. The waiter will be glad to bring you more. 4. hen late, do not hesitate to come in. Meals are served at any hour. 5. Make as much noise as possible during every meal. W hen Prof. Moore taps his little hell, it is a sign of approval only. 6. tiirls should follow the spring styles closely. The large pockets afford a good means of getting away with the grub.” 7. hen the victrola is played, everyone is requested to keep time with his feet. When the strains of Miseri.” Whispering Hope,” or “The Rosary are heard, cease not the talking. They are designed as an accompaniment to conversation. 8. If not satisfied with your place in the dining room, move wherever you please. 9. Discuss any question you wish, at the table, as it affords the teachers a splendid opportunity of learning about current events in the student world at S. R. 10. If the waiter has neglected to give you a soup spoon .use a table spoon. 11. Don’t count the beans in the soup. 12. After things are served, look around and see if you got as much as the other fellow. If you did not. don't hesitate about voicing your opinion. 13. If you wish for bread, and it’s at the other end of the table, either yell for it, or get up and go after it. Nobody will object. 14. Never speak unless your mouth is full. Otherwise you will lose time. 15. Children should be seen and not heard. Therefore, all Juniors. Sophs, and Preshies must maintain silence in the dining room. 16. When folding your napkin, hold it high above the table. People enjoy studying the design. 17. If the girls do not have time to dress before breakfast, they are hereby given privilege of coming to the table in their caps and kimonas. 18. Stop eating when you get through. Leave the table immediately. Don’t bother waiting until the bell is rung. 157 Historical Facts The Gaul ,!ra„k the l.looel of ,|,e Saxon blade. Malcolm had been captured with his life. 1‘lmy the Elder was the father of IMiny the Voting Charlemagne was the greatest woman of her day. King Jagurtha was mother of the Gracchi. The emperors killed one another until they all died. 1 he English called the Mbanv Congress to learn to talk French. The Thirty Years’ Truce arose from the Fourteen Years’ Peace. The centigrade thermometer was invented by Centigrade. The educators were inspired by the medical works —pill factories the south. Education was spread along the parallels of longitude. Franklin was the founder of electricity. He received word of the death of three brothers, all cousins of his. Virgil was Cicero’s wife. Martha W ashington was the mother of our country. | ctcr Stuyvesant founded Manhattan Island, in 1492. Voltaire invented the voltaic cell. 158 The Mail Bag Worried Dear Kditor:—Sometimes when I awake at night, the whole dorm seems to be so quiet that the silence oppresses me. At such times the very loudness of the solitude keeps me from sinking to sleep again. How would you account for this? W hat should 1 do? Worried. W e would account for the silence 1 the fact that there is no noise at the time. If the silence oppresses you. we would advise you to arise from your bed. waken your friends, and create a model orchestra with the aid of your chafing dish, dust pan, combs, etc. The silence will no longer reign. Mary R. Dear Kditor:—What can 1 do to keep my class sweater a beautiful white. Mary R. Wash it once a term, at least. Tellme Soone Dear Kditor:—1 am often disturbed during “Study Period by a gentle tapping on my study door. When I sav Come. a teacher generally walks in upon me and ruffles the tranquility of my existence for the next few moments. What can 1 do to prevent this? Tellme Soone. 'I'hc next time a thing like that happens, do not say Come. Simply render that old popular song, Stop That Knocking. Stop That Knocking. with great feeling. We guarantee that troublesome teacher will flee from your threshold, and you may continue to live in peace. The above simple method does away with the old troublesome method of procedure, that of blocking the entrance to one s study by placing trunks and dressers before the portal. Grace and Louise Dear Kditor:—Mow can we keep from getting 66 in History of Kdu-cation next term? That 66, of last term, was a source of sorrow to our beloved parents. Grace and Louise. Don’t be so bright next term and mavbe you'll get 65. Or if you should get 66 again, you might shake your report card vigorously enough to disarrange the figures, so that it will read ( 9- All Tha Girls Dear Kditor:—Sometimes during the winter months, our rooms get so cold that even though we camp on the radiator and wrap ourselves in many blankets, we cannot succeed in keeping even lukc warm. What would vou advise us to do? All Tha Girls. 1. Remove all bookkeeping books and arithmetics out into the hall, so that there will be no drafts in the room. 2. Vou need break only two or three of the rules and regulations of this institution. Through the combined efforts of Prof. Moore and Miss McComb, the place will soon become hot for you. Pretty” Dear Kditor:—Our physics teacher told us the Other (lav that if we would comb our hair with a hard rubber comb in a dark room, we could see sparks. Will you please tell me it this hurts the hair? “Pretty.” This is not the only way of sparking in a dark room. 'Phis may enlighten you some, although it may shock you. Sweetness Dear Kditor:—1 have found my soul mate, but I am afraid to say yes to him because he has no money and I don't know what we'll do on a rainy day. Sweetness.” You foolish girl. How silly of you not to think of staying in the house. 159 Why Why Why Why Why Why Why Why Why VVh Wh Wh Wh Whv Wh Wh Wh Whv Wh Wh Things the Seniors Can't Find Out Prof. Cant thinks lit is so good looking. Prof. Moore goes out into the hall between classes. Miss Mary thinks she’s funny. Prof. Ruff never laughs. Prof. Stewart never gets married. Miss Canan never gets a man at S. R. Miss McCombs never uses powder. Prof. Shoemaker goes to church. Miss Sutton likes her carvers. Prof. Hamm thinks we should study History of Education. Prof. Murphy never gets his hair cut. Miss Jones isn’t teaching Domestic Science in a “Hat.” Prof. Headland insists on literal translations in German. Miss Cross gets so enthusiastic. Miss Davidson like “Annie Mation I animation). P. I), doesn’t get some new jokes. Prof. Hamm is so interested in bird houses. Prof. Stewart gives examinations in General Methods. the Juniors have such a poor basketball team. all lecturers make such remarks about the Keister road. 160 Classified Ads Wanted Men for tlle Armv c|Uirc of General Knapp. Wanted I o close out immediately mv fine collection of convulsing jokes. Immense bargain. Xo trouble to display. 1 loath Co. For Sale—Miss Canan's white shoes. Wanted—A mustache tonic. Hob McKinney. Wanted— I o be roasted in the Saxigena. Roy Grubb. For Sale— Prof. Stewarts rain coat. Great bargain. Lost—A shoe. Size 13. Finder return to Prof. Gant and receive reward. Wanted—A close shave. Master. Wanted—A pugilist to lick anyone looking at Irene Essington. Mike Hoy. Wanted—A safety valve for his head, liosca Gold. For Sale—An automobile, by a man. with a tank holding ten gallons. Wanted—A girl... Porter McCand-less. For Sale—Girls dorm and contents. Wanted—A machine to blow off hot air. Mike Hoy. Wanted—Agents to sell Chautauqua desks. $100 per month guaranteed. Inquire of Chester Braden. For Sale—Cheap. My interest in History of Education. Grace Irvin. Lost—By Maude Toplcy—Her equilibrium while crossing a mud puddle, thereby causing her to fall on tlu spur of the moment. Wanted—A chaperon or two. Reception Room. Found—In a Freshman theme—A student having weak eyes determined to go to see for a year on a ship. Wanted—A permanent hair dyer. Mid Beavers. For Rent or Sale—Second rate books at first rate prices. Inquire of The Xormal Book Room. Wanted—Janitor to sweep out notes dropped by music teacher. Must be man of few words and quick actions. Wanted—The world to know I am in love with one girl. Xone other need apply. Bill Beighlc. 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Pennsylvania +— • ■— Riddle’s ———- - - ———-—-—•- Esser Bros. Restaurant have the Students’ Headquarters Largest, Most Efficient and Slippery Rock, Pa. Modern J. D. RIDDLE. Proprietor Theatrical Drugs Soda A. Bowers Son Costume House in Western Pennsylvania YOUR ORDERS ARE Druggists KINDLY SOLICITED Slippery Rock. Pa. 711 Penn Ave., Kodaks Candy PITTSBURGH, PA. Greetings TO THE CLASS OF 1917, S. R. S. N. We extend our most hearty Greetings, wishing you the fullest measure of Commencement Joy and the greatest success possible in your future undertakings. W e will be glad to co-operate with you whenever and wherever we can. The Butler County National Bank AND THE Butler County Trust Company ‘‘The Big Bank by the Court House BUTLER. PA. — - - ■— •— —-----------, Students’ Headquarters ! For SCHOOL SUPPLIES SCHOOL JEWELRY PENNANTS AND FANCY GOODS go to Margaret E. Moore Main Street SLIPPERY ROCK. PA. j Clothing and Merchandise BARD SONS. Slippery Rock, Pa. W. M. Humphrey. Pres. H. R. Smith. Cashier KERR GIBSON The LADIES’ AND GENTS' FURNISHINGS Citizens National Bank Slippery Rock, Pa. Capital and Surplus $45,000.00 WE PAY FOUR PER CENT Slippery Rock. Pa. D. L Billingsley Photography Slippery Rock. Pa. Slippery Rock State Normal School NOW OWNED AND CONTROLLED I5Y THE STATE OUR GRADUATES MAKE SUCCESSFUL TEACHERS DEMAND GREATER THAN WE CAN SUPPLY We are now living’ in an age when school authorities are insisting that teachers must have special training. N our duty to your profession as well as to yourself demands that you get in line with the best that is offered. Attendance at Slippery Rock Normal may mean to you the difference between success and failure. Send for Catalogue. Address THE PRINCIPAL. 4--------------------------------------- We Are Green and Young The leading clothing house in Butler for young men. Butler, - - - Pennsylvania Photographs Are One of the Necessities of GRADUATION TIME A graduation photograph should be something especially attractive. that will in after years bring back the memories of that first Graduation. It has been our privilege and pleasure to make the photographs for fifteen Graduation classes of Slippery Rock Normal, a record to he proud of. We understand and appreciate the feeling of our sitters. Therefore we get the best results. Seavy’s Studio NEW CASTLE. PA. ' — A thletic WHEN IN BUTLER Specialists Stop at the That means, for more than 20 years we have devoted our entire time in the details that Park Hotel go to make up satisfactory and reliable athletic wear and supplies for the STUDENT ATHLETE Baseball, Track, Tennis, Foot- “Just Like Home” Rates, SI.50 per day : Meals 35c JOHN EIBECK, Prop. ball and Basketball Supplies Arthur Johnson Co. On the Diamond 872 Broad St„ NEWARK, N. J. lU’TLER, l . NOTICE! Too great a wealth of words Students teaching this coming season remember that we is hostile to conviction.” supplied the Emblems and Rings for vour Class in the Suffice it to say that we car- Normal School. ry a comprehensive line of In addition to Class Jewelry, we also manufacture high- men's and boys clothing, hats. grade Social and Commence- and furnishings. ment Stationery. If you have been entirely satisfied, recommend us to vour Price as well as Quality is a future classes and when in need of any of our products, write guaranteed factor at i«� r samples and quotations. Ionic Emblem Co., Inc. Winter Bros. Manufacturing Jewelers and Stationers NEW CASTLE, PA. ROCHESTER. NEW YORK Nixon The reputation of Spalding’s Athletic Goods for Quality which has been made v, Hotel in over forty years I jd of successful bus- LjtfAjgl iness. has been ac- quired only by manu- ‘ 1 facturing with the j | Simeon Nixon, Prop. utmost care and giv- ¥ ing to the public Athletic Goods of li'WFj the very best grade if that can be produc- IT— Catalogue on request. A. G. SPALDING BROS. BUTLER, PENNA. 608 Wood st, PITTSBURGH. PA. W. J. Maybury FRANK |Steve) KLINGLER Druggist MODERN BARBER SHOP Johnston’s and Reymer’s —and— CANDIES POCKET BILLIARDS SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. SLIPPERY ROCK. PA. Ramsey’s Bakery W. T. RAMSEY. Proprietor FRESH BREAD, PIES. CAKES AND BUNS All Home-Baked “The place to get good eats” Slippery Rock, Pa. L. D. Kiester FURNITURE DEALER UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER Slippery Rock, Pa. B. P. Stillwaggon Pennants, Stationery and School Supplies A Slippery Rock, Penna. THE OLD BANK” Capital $25,000.00 Surplus-Profits $43,025.29 Continuous Growth Proof of Satisfactory Service Officers:— V. Henry W ilson, President: J. E. Stoops. Vice-President : Jno. Aiken, Cashier: Ray P. Wilson. Ass’t Cashier. Directors—W. Henry Wilson. J. E. Stoops, Jno. A. Aiken. M. A. Gibson. J. V. Ritts. First National Bank Of Slippery Rock, Pa. THE CHAS. H. ELLIOTT Kissick Baker COMPANY For GOOD THINGS TO EAT The Largest College Engraving Fine and Staple Groceries. House in the World Cakes and Candies COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS Phone 16-J CLASS DAY PROGRAMS CLASS PINS c M E c 0 PHILAOUPfllA « SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. w Philip Caplain Dance Programs and Invitations. Menus. Leather Dance Cases and covers. Fraternity and Class In Wholesale and Retail serts for Annuals, Fraternity and Class Stationery. GROCERIES, FLOUR Wedding Invitations and Calling Cards AND FEED Works—17th Street and Lehigh STATIONERY Avenue PHILADELPHIA. PA. Slippery Rock, Pa. 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