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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1920 volume:

'.•in ■ iii mi ii i. ti.i ill i iiiiiiiniiii 'iiiiiiii iHim i m i i i niiiiim i i hi i i iii i i i i. | 1910—THE STAFF—1020 _ Editor-in-Chief i ? Pro� . H. L. Headland i i Assistant Editor ? . Miss Adda M. Elliott r - Assistant Editor - Josephine Ha.tzell Business Manager ii ? Prof. J. B. Cook . . Assistant Business Manage: - Eugene Hartzell ? Assistant Business Manager “ “ Theodore Murphy 1 Alumni Reporter _ Miss Mabel Patterson 5 Faculty Reporter 2 Miss Kathleen Elliott • Athletic Reporters ? Wendell Magee ” Evalyn Alter THE SUPPER Y ROCKET TERMS: One Dollar Per Year; issued every month during the school year. Entered as second-class matter December 27, 10J.H, at the postofTicc at Slippery Rock. Pa., under the Act of March it, Ufifl . •:$ 1 1919—THE STAFF—1920 I - Bryant Reporter ? Ruth Harsh “ Philomathean Reporter “ Mary Emma Earnshaw = Y. W. C. A. Reporter 4 m Emma Gibbons s Y. M. C. A. Reporter = Fianklin Gerren _ Training School Reporter - = Sara Crawford • Senior Reporter 2 Margaret Norris • Junior Reporter = Jane Cooper „ i Sophomore Reporter i . Ilallic Dugan 5 f Freshman Reporter ? Floyd Brenner Exchange Editor Ruth Crawford z •Vim 1 • 1 iiiii •mull • • ■Him 1 11111 1 n 1 im t mini mu 1 ihiiiiiii minim niimniiii immuimmm m 1 in CO-OPERATIVE STAFF EDI I'OR-IN-CIUEF Pkoi . II. L. Headland SENIOR STAI:P Gladys Maxwell Mary Emma Faknshaw Wade Winner Josephine I Iart ell Garnet Ai-.y Charles McMinn Fcceni Hart eli VOL. II. JUNE, 1920 No. 10 CON T EN TS Page Dedication....................... 2 Faculty ......................... 3 Introductory Poem............... 12 The Senior Class................ 13 Army Service.................... 34 In Memoriam.................... 35 Special Graduates............... 36 History of Class of 1620........ 38 Charter Members................. 39 Our New Pipe Organ.............. 36 Snaps .......................... 40 Class Poetry.....................44 Page Junior Play Oast..................46 Class Will....................... 47 'r Juniors .......................... 48 Sophomores ...................... 51 Freshmen ........................ 54 Literary Societies............... 57 Religious Societies.............. 61 Athletics ....................... 64 Chronology .......................70 Jokes ........................... 78 Advertisements .................. 83 ? h h Slippery Rocket Howard Lonsdale Headland DEDICATION In hinti whose diligent labors are given to our school and whose work and kind help has functioned to so great an extent especially with the Class of 1920, we dedicate, respectfully, this our Class Magazine. I III-. S I. IIM L K Y R O : K L T f s hs- 3 Adda M. Elliott. M.E. Dean of Women. 1918-1920 English John C Ricketis. A..W. 185-9-1020 I English Department. 1889: History. 1889; Mathematics. FACULTY John B. Cook, B.S.. M.S. ' ice-Princ i pa 1. 1919-1920 Reading. Public Speaking. Agriculture. 1917-1920. J. Lin wood Risen berg. A.M., Ph.D. Principal, 1917-1920 History of Education, 1917-1919: Current Educational Problems: General Methods; School Management. — 4 I ii e Slip p e k y K o c k h r i D. C. Murphy, M.H.. Ph.D. 1891-1920 Superintendent of Training Department. 1891-1903; Department of History. 1903-1907; Department of History and Dedactic.s. 1907-1911; Department of Hisiot and Methods. 1907-1920. 1893-1920 Bible Class. 1893-1920: Greek, 1893-1900; German, 1904-1918; School Management. 1913-1917; Psychology. General Methods. 1914-1920; History of Education. |9|o-19l7. 1920; Nature Study, 1919-1920; Civics. Bird Study. Arithmetic, at various times. Key. George L. Hamm, A.B., Ph.D. 3 . Mrs. I: ima Morris II m. . . Kindergarten. 1895-l9 o Inis I . McClymonds. M.li. 1899-1920 Drawing and Penmanship. 1899-1906: Manual Training. Domestic Art. 1906-1912; Drawing and Penmanship, 1912-1920. I ME $ I. I V P 1 R V Ro C K E T • Isaac Moore, A.B., A.M. 1889-1899 1902-1920 alin. ('.reek. Physics, Botany. Physiology, 1889-1895: Botany. Physics. 1895-1899: Physics, Chemistry, including qualitative analysis. Astronomy. Zoology, Agriculture, Psychology, l ogic, l-thics. Economics. Sociology, at various times. 1902-1920: Acting Principal. 1916-1917. William M Stewart, B.S.. A M. 1905-1920 Principal of High School. 1905-1906: Superintendent of I raining School. 1906-1920. Clay C. Ruff. A.B., A.M. 1908-1920 Chemistry, 1908-1920: Zoology, 1915-1920; Botany. 1908-1916. 1918-1920: Physiology. I90S. 1916. 1918: Arithmetic: Geology, Astronomy. 1917. Beatrix K. Mary. A.B.. A.M 1913-1920 Latin � • 6 I H E S I. I P P E R V ROC K E I John I:. Allison, B.S., A..M. 1916-1920 Botany. Geometry, 1916; Geology. 1916-1917; Geography. Geography Methods, 1916-1920; Physical Geography. 1918-1920; Commercial Geography. 1919-1920: Agriculture. Nature Study, 1917-1918; School Management. 1918-1920; Arithmetic. 1916-1917. Howard Lonsdale Headland, A.B. 1916-1920 Agriculture. Botany. Algebra. Arithmetic: German. 1916-1917: l-.nglish Language, Literature, 1917-1920; Lditor-in-Chief of Slippery Rocket. 1918-1920. I h i. Slip p h r R oc. kei Blanche M Charles. B S. 1918-1920 Department of Household Arts Gertrude Mersereal. B.Mus. 1918-1920 Head of Piano Department; Harmony; History of Music. 1918-1919. Alma G. Rice 1918-1920 Rural School Supervisor. 1918-1920; Geography. Geography Methods. School Management. 1918-1920. Joan Easley 1918-1920 Dean of Music Department: Voice. Director of Choral and Concert Work, and Orchestra: Pipe Organ. History of Music. 1919-1920. 8 I he Slipper y Kocket Anna L. Fetherolf. M.E. 1918-1020 Short hand. Typewriting, Commercial Law. Commercial Correspondence Nelson Kerr Thompson. A.B. 1013-1915 Io|9-l920 Athletic Director: Arithmetic. Manual Training. Athletics. 1913-1915; Arithmetic, Algebra, Manual Training. Athletics. I9I M920. Lillian F. Johnson 1919-1920 Primary Supervisor. Primary Methods, English Methods. Olivette M. Col r ley. A B. 1919-1920 Public School Music and Methods: Dramatic Ait. Pipe Organ Accompanist. I h e Slippery Rocket Marianna Chase 1919-1020 Physical Education: Physiology and Hygiene: Coach of Girls' Athletics. Kathi een I:i.uptT. A. I . 1918-1920 Secretary to Principal i 10 I nn Slippery Ro kei Rm ma Vincent. M I:. I DUS-1920 Assistant l ibrarian. I DUS-1915; Librarian. 1915-1920. Leray Bowers IIarnisii, A.B. January 1020 School Visitor and Publicity Agent Cari. Blose December 1919-1920 Violin I h e Slip i erv R o c k e t RED AND WHITE School life! Ah! the charm that lingers Round earth's morn, as unseen fingers Touch the chords that thrill our being To its depths, till eyes unseeing For the tears, look back recalling All the joys of old, enthralling Heart and mind. Classmates, tonight Let us pri e our red and white! Good as gold, may we forever Keep our hearts along life’s way. While Truth’s golden sunbeams sever e HI the black clouds from our day; TMay the white, so pure and stainless. Keep us ever true and right! ■May our lives be long and painless. Guarded by our red and white. Red and white! Go with us ever Ms the ideal of our dreams! CKfay we find life, as we sever, fust as worthwhile as it seems! May we each accept the mission Fate holds covered from our sight. Sure, whatever its condition. Victory'll crown our red and white! Rr.m Blythe The Slippery Rocket H THE SENIOR CLASS EUGENE HARTZEI.L Slippery Rock. Pa. Charter Member Class President (3). (4): Education Association; Bryant; Y M. C. A. Cabinet: Senior Rocket Staff; 'Professor Pepp”; “A Couple of Millions”; Bryant Pageant (4); Bryant Orator (3); Bryant Declaimer (4). w ade: winner Perrysville. Pa. Charter Member ice-President. Philomathean: First Class President; Philo Orator (2): Class Historian; Y. M. C. A ; Football (2); Basket-ball Manager (4); Mixed Chorus; Bible Class: The Blossoming of Mary Anna ; Arrow Maker's Daughter”; A Couple of Millions ; Sergeant Jim of the I S. Marines”; Cricket on the Hearth : • The Arrival of Kitty”; The Maker of Dreams ; It Pays to Advertise”; “The Lion and the Mouse ; Mikado”: Pageant (3), (4). FI IZABETH BRI N FON New Sheffield. Pa. Charter Member Class Secretary; Bryant Reporter; Bible Class; Bryant: 'i W. C. A Vice-President; Mixed Chorus (4): Pageant (3): Mikado.” WENDFLL MAGEE Slippery Rock. Pa. Charier Member Bryant; Pageant (2). (3); Foot-ball (4): Basket-ball (3). (4); Base-ball (3). (4); Class Treasurer; Slippery Rocket Staff; ‘ A Couple of Million. 14 I Hi- Slippery Roc k e t Bl KNICI DICKSON Slippery Rock. Pa. Slippery Rock High Schooi Philomathean; Y Y. C. A ; tirls' (Chorus. Bible ('.lass. Class Marshal; Pageant (3). HILDA V ACKERMAN Jamestown. Pa. Jamestown I lion Sciiooi Bryant: C. A . Bible Class: Basket-ball: Pageant (4): Pursuit of the Parson : Professor Pepp. PRANCES ADAMS Slippery Rock, Pa. Slippery Rock High School Philomathcan: V. C. A.: Bible Class: Girl Reserves: Hockey Club: Cirls' Chorus 3). (4): Mixed Chorus (4); Glee Club (2); Mikado : It Pays to Advertise”: ‘ The I ion.and the Mouse : Pageant (3). GARNET EY Nhnv Castle. Pa. New Castle High School Brvant: Y W C. Mixed Chorus: Girls Chorus. Pinafore (3): Mikado 14): Riders to the Sea : Pageant (3). (4); Professor Pepp ; Senior Statf; Basket-ball League: Chronologist. I H i S i i p r. h v R o k I- r B El'LA 11 B. ALLEN Volant, Pa. Plain Grove High Sciiooi Philomathean; 'i C A.: Pageant (3): Girls Chorus (3). (4): Mixed Chorus (4) EVALYN AI TER Parnassus, Pa. Bryant; Bryant Essayist (4); Slippery Rocket Stall; Y C. A.; Pageant (3). (4); Basket-ball; Bible ( lass: Hockey Club: Girl Reserves: Makers of Dreams. Mil DR LI) BA ME Evans City. Pa. Evans City High School Philomalhean; Y. C. A. President. Bible Class; Educational Yssociation: Pageant (3); (iirl Reserves. LEILA BELI Imperial. Pa. Pindu v Township High School Philomathean: N W C A.; Pageant (3). 16 Ink Slum e k y K oc. k i- i LOIS BELI New Wilmington. Ha Educational Association; Bryant; V. W .C. A.; Bible Class; Pageant (4). MILDRED BLACK Bki in. Ha. Bruin High School Philomathean: Y. C. A.; Pageant (3). (4). ERMA BLYTHE Wampum. Ha. Wampum High School Hhilomathean; Y. W. C A.; Girl Reserves; Mixed Chorus (5). (4); Octette; Choir. Mikado. CLARE BOOK Slippery Rock. Ha. Hakiansburg High Schooi Educational Association (17). (1$); President Junior Class (IT): Phiiomathean; Loot-ball Varsity (18); Band (18); “Peabody Pew”; It Pays to Advertise : I he Lion and the Mouse.” I he Slip p l r v Rock e t LAI RA JI N I: BOOK Slippery R(h:k. Pa. I Iaklansblkg High School Educational Association: Girl Reserves: Y. W. C A.; Philomathean: Pageant (3). (4): Basket-ball: Bible Class.. MAE BOOK Slippery Rock. Pa. I 1aki.assbi.kg High School Educational Association: Pageant (3), (4); Bible Class: Philomathean. I RANGES CAMPBELL Slippery Rock, Pa. Charter Member Bryant: V. Y C. V: Pageant (3): Bible Class. EREDRIC A. CAMPBELL Slippery Rock. Pa. Charter Member Bryant: Pageant 2); Y. M. C. A.: Bible Class: Loot-ball (3). (4). 18 I 11 1: S I. I P P K K Y R O C K E T HELEN JIM: CHAMBERS • Maiioninctown. Pa. M r. Jackson Hick Sciiooi. Bryant: Y W. C. A.; Bryant Pageant: Mixed Chorus (4): Girls' Chorus (4); “Mikado.” CATHERINE COOK Pittsburgh. Pa. Charter Member Philomathean Debater (4): Girl Reserves; Philonta-thean: Y Y. C. .; Pageant (3): Hockey Club: Bible Class. Slippery Rocket Staff (3). HAZEI M. COOPER Slippery Rock, Pa. Charter Member Pageant (3). (4): Y. Y. C A.; Educational Conference: Girls’ Chorus. IDA COOPER Slippery Rock. Pa. Slippery Rock High School Y. Y. C. A.: Philomathean: Pageant (3). I H K SlIP P B K V K O C K I T 19 RITII CRAWTORD I'arentum, Pa. Educational Association: Slippery Rocket SiatT; Philomathean; Y Y. C. A.: Basket-ball: Octette: Choir; Mixed Chorus: Girls’ Chorus: Bible Class: Pageant (1); Mikado : A Couple of Millions. MARGARET CROSS IIwi.in Siaiion. Pa. Charier Member Girl Reserves: Philomathean; V. V. C. A. Delegate; Pageant (4); Mixed Chorus; Girls' Chorus; Bible Class Y BRUCE QENNISTON Slippery Rock. Pa. Slippery Rock High School Educational Association; Bible Class; Mixed Chorus: Y M C. A. Cabinet: Philomathean: Philomathean Orator (4): Eoot-ball Varsity (3); Basket-ball (4); Ivy Day-Orator (1); A Couple of Millions : The I ion and the Mouse ; Cricket on the Hearth’’: Makers of Dreams : “Pinafore’’; “Mikado”; Pageant (3). t OYD I DENNIS I ON Slippery Rock. Pa. ’ Charter Member Bryant; Bryant Orator 4): Y. M. C. A. President (4): I cot-ball ( ); Mixed Chorus (4); Bible Class; Professor Pepp”: Sergeant Jim of the U. S. Marines ; A Couple of Millions : I ion and the Mouse ; Mikado ; Pageant (2). 20 The Slippery Rock f. t TWII.A DICKSON Slippery Kock. Pa. Slippery Rock High School Philomathean: V. W. C. A.: Pageant (3). DOROTHY DONALDSON McDonald. Pa. McDonald High School Philomathean; Girls' Chorus; Pageant (3), (4). MINN IB DOLTHBTT Jamestown, Pa. Jamestown High School Bryant; Y. W. C. A.: Pageant (3); Basket-ball; Riders to the Sea”; Bryant Pageant (4). MARY BMM EARNSHAW I lll.LVILLE, Pa. Lafayette High School. Buffalo, N. Y. Philomathean; Y. W C. .; Choir (4); Mixed Chorus 13), (4); Girls' Chorus (3). (4); Octette; Slippery Rocket Staff: Philo Debater (4); Pageant (3); Pinafore”: Mikado ; The Lion and the Mouse. The Slippery Rocket MARGARET EMMERT Swissvai.h, Pa. Swissvale High School Educational Association; Philomathean: Y. V. C. A. Cabinet; Girl Reserves; Choir (4); Mixed Chorus (4): Girls' Chorus; Bible Class: Pageant (3): “Mikado : A Couple of Millions. ALICE ESPE PekkVsYille, Pa. Charter Member Philomathean; Y. V. C. A. Treasurer; Girls’ Chorus (1): Mixed Chorus (3): Basket-ball: Bible Class; Pageant (3). (4): Lion and the Mouse ; It Pays to Advertise. ?? i m h Slip p f. r v R o c k f r JENNIE FERRNATE Wampum, Pa. Wampum High School Wampum High School; V. W. C A.; Pageani (3); Mixed Chorus: Girls' Chorus; Girl Reserves; Mikado. ELZA El SUER West Sunbury. Pa. Charter Member Bryant; Y W. C. A.; Bible Class; Girls’ Chorus; Girl Reserves. RUTH FISHER Saxon burg. Pa. Charter Member Philomathean; Y. W .C. A.; Pageant (3). (4); Basketball; Girls’ Chorus; Bible Class. EMMA GIBBONS New Castle, Pa. New Castle High School Philomathean; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet; Mixed Chorus: Girls’ Chorus; Pageant (3); Mikado”: Pursuit of the Parson”; “The Lion and the Mouse ; Slippery Rocket St a IT (3). (4). I ME S L I P P E R Y Ro C K E I RUTH G Kennerdei.l, Pa. Bryant; V. W. C CHRIST INF. Argentine, Pa. Bible Class; A' W. ( 11 LILLIAN GOOC.E West Middlesex. Pa. West Middlesex Him School Philomathean: V. Y. C. A.; Pageant (3). (4). GLADYS GROM: Yalier, Pa. Philomathean: Y. W. C. A.; Girls Chorus: Bi le Class. HAMILTON Charter Member 2. A.: Philomathean. 24 Ike Slippery Rocket JOSEPHINE MARTZELL Lowellville, Ohio Charter Member Philomathean; Y. W. C. A.; Glee Club (1), (2): Mixed Chorus (3). (4); Slippery Rocket Staff: Senior Staff: Bible Class: Pageant (3); Pinafore : “Mikado”: “The Pursuit of the Parson : The Arrival of Kitty : It Pays to dvertise ; The I ion and the Mouse. GRACE HOCKENBEKRY New Castle. Pa. Charter Member Bryant: Mixed Chorus: Girls’ Chorus; School Orchestra (3). (4): Bible Class: Y. Y C. A. Delegate. Eredonia, Pa. MARY M IIOLL1BALGII Mercer High School Educational Association: Y. W. C. A.; Girl Reserves: Basket-ball: Glee Club (3); Girls’ Chorus (4): Bible Class. MARIE MOON Butler. Pa. Charter Member Bryant: Y. C. A.: Pageant (3); Bible (.lass: Girl Reserves: Mixed Chorus (4): Girls' Chorus (1). (2). The Slippery Rocket 9; MARY I YELL Hakrisville. Pa. Charter Member Bryant: Y. Y. C. A.: Pageant (3); Basket-ball (4): Girls' Chorus (3). Grehnsburg, Pa. WYLDAJOB Charter Member Philomathean; Y. W. C. .; Pageant (3). (4); Basketball: Mixed Chorus (3), (4): Bible Class: Girl Reserves: “Mikado. Ml KILL JOHNSON I Iarrisvtlle. Pa. Charter Member Philomathean: Y. C. A.: Girl Reserves; Pageant (3). (4): Orchestra (1). (2): Band (2): Bible Class: Mixed Chorus (4): Girls' Chorus (2), (3); Mikado : Hockey Club. MARGARET KARNS Parkers Landing. Pa. Psrker High School Philomathean: Y. W. C. A.: Pageant (3). 26 The Supper y R o c k e t RUSSELL KAYLOR Kahns City, Pa. Philomathean; “Thu Lion and the Mouse : l oot-ball (4). GLADYS M . WHLI Slippery Rock, Pa. Charts: Memm Bryant: Normal Orchestra: Bryant Orchestra: Y. C. A Cabinet: Senior Rocket Staff; Girl Reserves: Bryan Pageant; A Couple of Millions : “Riders to the Sea LULL B. MILLER Emlenton. Pa. Lac Claire High School Wii.kinshcrc, High School Bryant; Y. C. A. I ii t Slippery Rocket 27 RAYMOND MORNENVECK Greenville. Pa. Hadley High School M. C. A.: Philomathean; Pageant (2); Riders I o' the Sea : It Pays to Advertise ; The Lio.i and the Mouse : Charley's Aunt. ETHEL MOSS I-ast McKeesport, Pa. Philomathean: Y. W. C. A. Cabinet; Mixed Chorus (3). (4): Girls’ Chorus (3), (4): Choir; Octette; Slippery Rocket Stall (3): The Cricket on the Hearth ; Pinafore ; Mikado”; Pageant (3). (4). ELEANOR .1 MYERS Bellevue. Pa. Bellevue High Scihnii. Philomathean; Y. W. C. A Cabinet: Mixed Chorus 3). t4); Pageant (3). (4); Pinafore”: Mikado ; Ritlers to the Sea. HELEN McADAMS Pittsburgh, Pa. Charter Member Philomathean: Y. V. C. A.; Bible Class: Pageant (2). (3). (4); Mixed Chorus: Girl Reserves; Mikado. 28 I he Slippery Kocket ruth McClelland Erie, Pa. Polk Mich School Philomathean; Educational Association: Philomathean I Essayist (4): Pageant (3); Key Bearer: The Lion and the Mouse. AR I I IL K McCOMB Volant, Pa. Plain Grove High School Philomathean: Bible Class: Y. M. C .A. Cabinet: Baseball (3). (4); Loot-ball (3); A Couple of Millions : Arrival of Kitty : It Pays to Advertise : Phe Lion and the Mouse. ULDENE V. Me KALI IP CoRAOI’OLIS; P . Bryant: Y. V. C. A.: Bible Class. CHARLES McMINN Slippery Rock. Pa. Slippery Rock High Sciiooi Vice-President Class (3): Philomathean: Senior Stall: Mixed Chorus (3): Base-ball Varsity (2). (3); l oot-ball Varsity 3); Basket-ball Varsity (2). (3); Pageant (2). t4): Cricket on the Hearth : The Arrival of Kitty ; - The Lion and the Mouse. I h e S l i p p e k y Rock e t 20 MARGARET M I.SON Utica. Pa. Utica High School Philomathean; V. V. C. A.; .Mixed Chorus (3). (4); Bible Class; “Mikado”: Pageant (3). MARGARKT NORRIS Bellevue. Pa. Bellevue High School Philomathean: V C. A Secretary: Senior Reporter; .Mixed Chorus (3); A Couple ol Millions”: Pageant (3); The Pursuit of the Parson.” 30 T M I: S L I P P E K V R 0 C K I: I ANNA J. REED Slippery Rock. Pa. Charier Mkmbfr Bryant: Pageant (3). MY RLE L. RILEY New Castle. Pa. New Castle High School Philomathean: V W. C. A.; Mikado”: Pageant (3). (4): Mixed Chorus (3). (4). LAURA B.EI LI: RODGERS Slippery Rock. Pa. Charter Member Bryant;.Y. W. C. A.: Pageant (3): Bryant Pageant (4); “The I.ion and the Mouse”; Bible Class; Basketball (2). (3). (4); Hockey. 1111 IN L. RUB RIG HI .V URRYSVILLH, Pa. Charter Member Bryant; Y. NV. C. A : Bible Class; Mixed Chorus (4): Basket-ball (1), (2). (3). (4); Girl Reserves; Pageant (3): Professor Pepp”; A Couple of Millions. I he Slippery Rocket MILDRHD C SAVIHRS New Brighton, Pa. Ni-. v Brighton High Sciiooi Bryant: Bible Class: Choir (4): Mixed Chorus (3). (4); Girls' Chorus (4); Y. W. C A. Cabinet; Mikado”: Girl Reserves: Basket-ball League (3). Id.SI L. SCI I INK Duquesne, Pa. Duquesne High Sciiooi. Bryant: Y. W C. A.: Octette (4): Girls' Chorus (I); Mixed Chorus (4): Choir (4): Bible Class: Pageant (3), (4): Mikado”: A Couple of Millions : Girl Reserves; Basket-ball Varsity (Captain) (3), (4). ISABELLE SHAI-FER Shelocta. Pa. Cowanshannock High Sciiooi. Bryant: Y. W. C. A.: Pageant (3). (4). J. Dl-W I I I SI-1 ELATRHI: Slippery Rock. Pa Slippery Rock High School Philomathean; Pageant (2): It Pays to Advertise”; Base-ball (I). (2). (3). (4); Basket-bail 1). (2). (3). (4). 32 T h i • S i i p p e r v R o c K i:. T MARY SMITH Ckaiton. Pa. Charter Member Bryant: Y. W. C A. Cabinet: The Lion and the Mouse”; Pageant (3): Mixed Chorus (3). (4): Girls’ Chorus (2): Girl Reserves; Hockey Club. HAZEL. S. STEWART Uuquesne. Pa Duqiesw: High School Bryant; Y. W. C. A.: Bible Class; Pageant (3), (4); Bryant Pageant (4); Basket-ball Varsity (President) (3). (4); Girl Reserves. r I I DORA S. STICK El. Slippery Rock, Pa. Charter Member Bryant; Pageant (3). (4). M .. SURRHNA Clintonviu.e, Pa. Cuntonville High School Philomathean; Y. W. C. A.; Bible Class; Pageant (3), (4); Basket-ball (3). (4); Girl Reserves. I 111 S I. I I P H R Y R O c K L I 33 S MARII: THOMPSON Buena Vista, Pa. Bryant; ' C. .: Riders to the Sea ; Pageant (3). (4). CL HO H. TROUTMAN SiiarPS H.I.U, Pa. Hickory Mich Schcxk. Bryant: Bible Gass: Bryant Pageant: Pageant 4). GRACH I I MSTEAD Pittsburgh. Pa. McKees Rocks High Schooi. Bryant Debater ( 4): V. V. C. .; Basket-ball Varsity t). (4); Pageant (3), (4). NANNIE VOS1.ER Volant, Pa. Hast Bkikjk High School Bryant: Pageant (3). 34 i HI. S I MM fc R V U O c K I I MAI DA li. OSI .r- U Volant. Pa. Hast Brook High School Bryant; Y. V. C. A.; Pageant 5). NELLIE A. WELLER Portersville, Pa. Muddy Creek High Sciiooi Bryant: N C. ; Bryant Pageant; Pageant (3). (4): Bible Class. ESTHER I. ADAMS Siiakpsyille. Pa. Hickory High School Bryant: Bible Class; Basket-ball: Pageant (4). ARMY SERVICE Clare Book Enlisted at Pittsburgh. December 3, 1018. and was trained at Camp Johnston, Jacksonville. Florida; sailed from the I . S. A. April 30. 1018. The following operations were engaged in: First Army Area. Aisne-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne. Army of Occupation from December 4. 1018. to September 26. 1010. W as discharged Com Camp l)ix. October 21. 1010. I H I S L I P P ERY ROCKE T 35 Out of our respect for the deceased, the members of the Class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty of Slippery Rock State Normal School, adopt the following: The Angel of Death has appeared in our midst and claimed as his own our esteemed friend and classmate. ! i 3. Urrnrr 23artmas0 In his death we recognize God’s hand and are made to realize the scriptural injunction. That God's ways are not our ways, or this life had been spared for further usefulness. He had a keen incentive to faithfulness, to perform the task whatever it may be. a faithfulness which still lives. I lis Christianity was of a quiet, unobtrusive, all prevading type: it was. indeed, himself, and it was mingled with all the intercourse of his daily life. I low sad that one of such spirit, the bud that would burst forth into the (lower, fragrant and perfect, must be plucked ere the sunshine of Heaven had distilled its sweetest perfume. 7 here is no death.— What seems so is transition. This life of mortal breath Is but the suburb of the life FAysian, Whose portal we call death. There is no death.— The stars go dozen. To rise upon some fairer shore. ±7nd bright in Heaven's jeweled crown. They shine for evermore. - .S' pec in I G rnei nates The Slippery Rocket 37 SPECIAL GRADUATES HAZEL M. PRAZER H(X)KSTONVN. Pa. Commercial Con rse Philomathean CLIP'PORD R KAVLOR Karns City. Pa. Pairview Township High School Co w m e rc in I (.on rse Philomathean GLADYSSI-IEVER Harmony. Pa. Commercial Course Bryant ELIZABETH IIOCKENBERRY Slippery Rock, Pa. Graduate of Slippery Rock High School Commercial Course Philomathean ELIZABETH V. ELI IOTT Branchton. Pa. Commercial ('.onrse Y .C. A.; Bryant: Girl Reserves: Pageant (3). BEL LAI I GRACE IIILLWIG Kayi.or, Pa. Commercial Course Bryant: Pageant (3). (4): Varsity Basket-ball. EUGENE II IIARTZELL Si.ippiry Rock. Pa. Vocal Depart meal Rose Maiden”; Pinafore ; “ illage Blacksmith”; Mikado”; Mixed Chorus; Vesper Choir: Graduation Recital. June 23. 1920. MARY SMITH Craf.on, Pa. Physical education Course Special Physical Education in the Training School and in the Normal School Gymnasium MILDRED ROSA I IND GI LOTTT Pittsburgh. Pa. Physical education Course Special Physical Education in High School; Pageant Training: Pageant (3), (4); Y. W C. A.; Mixed Chorus; Philomathean ADAH MAE ARMSTRONG Branchton, Pa. Commercial Course Bryant; Pageant (3); Basket-ball League ( I) 38 i ii e Slippery Kocke i HISTORY OF CLASS OF 1920 I'he history of the Class of 1920 dates back to the fall of 1916. when the majoritv of the charter members of the class came to the Slippery Rock Normal School. Although some of our number had been here before that time, we take that date as the real beginning of our class, because then, as a body, we were called “Freshmen and it is needless to say that we represented just what the name signifies: green, awkward freshmen. The first year s xin passed and when the second began, the class was enlarged by a number of new recruits from various high schools. The winter of this year had hardly begun, when the group formed themselves into an organized class. It was at this time that people began to realize what could be done by the group who now represent the Class of 1920. I'he following officers were elected: President. W ade W inner: Vice-President, Eugene Hartzell; Secretary. Elizabeth Brunton, and I reas-urer. Wendell Magee. To celebrate the event and the fact that this was the first time in the history ol the school that a class other than -the Junior or Senior had organized, it was decided to hold a sled-load to Jacksville. On January 24. 1918. amid the merry tingle of sleigh bells, the group started on the trip. Songs and hearty cheering furnished great amusement while on the sleds and games and an excellent lunch while at Jacksville. but the evening quickly passed and again we found ourselves at the Normal landing. However, the event will be long remembered by all those who were there. During the latter part of the Sophomore year, the class became better organized and when the fall term opened in September, 1918. the class was greatly strengthened by a number of new students. At this time, the World ar was still waging and a number of the class enlisted in the service. Among these were: Fred Campbell. Loyd Denniston. Charles McMinn. Raymond Morneweck and Wade Winner, and when the armistice was signed, not only these but also Bruce Denniston, Russell Kavlor and Arthur McComb returned to resume their work with the class. May 12. 1919, is another important day in history. On that day. the Juniors entertained the (’lass of 1919 by a Junior-Senior Prom in the gymnasium. On the same day, the ivy was planted near the tower of North Hall by the Class of 1919. A. Bruce Denniston represented the Class of 1920 and delivered a remarkable oration in reply to the Senior orator. At the beginning of the fall term of 1919. the class was again reorganized and Eugene Hartzell re-elected to pilot the class through the last and greatest Near of normal school life. Our number has been small, but nevertheless we have been able to accomplish some things that will remain long in the memories of those with whom we have associated. At Thanksgiving time we were especially thankful to welcome to our number Clare Book, who had spent many months overseas and had returned to join the jolly Class of 1920. May 17. 1920. marks one of the last milestones in the history of the class. On that day the ivy was planted near the tower of the chapel where the vine can climb to a great height. Arthur McComb represented the class and in his oration compared the members of the class and other students to the ivy which climbs untire-somelv to the top, always seeking a higher plane and belter places. There have been many activities in which the Class of 1920 has taken a prominent part, but you will know us better by out work and deeds than by a written account. The S i. i i i� k r y Ro c k i• r 39 Charter C fembers Our Pipe Organ -JO The S l i i i� - k v Kock h t I m I- Slippery Rocket 41 I he Slippery Ro cke t I h e S i-1 p pery Rock f. t 43 44 i 11 e Slip p pry Roc ket CLASS POETRY A II Cs OF SENIOR CLASS A is for Aey. Who gels her own way. 15 is for Bell’s. Leila and Lois; Leila is so quiet, But—what about Lois? Cl is for Cook, Whom we know like a book. I) is for Dennistons, Both short and tall: 4'hey both know a lot. But—they don’t know it all. E is for Earnshaw and Espe— They are both very quiet, you see: They live in a zone of silence. But just wait until they are free. L is for Fishers, Elza and Ruth: We know them both well I or telling the truth. G is for Googe, Griflin. Grove; We’ll have to watch them or they will rove. II is for I lartzell, I Ms name is E-ugene: I le is to music As peaches are to cream. I is for I veil. Who has bobbed hair: Look for her, For she’s always there. J is for Johnson. Muriel is this one; There are others, too. But of them, she is none. L is for Logan That studious lass Who never skips Or misses a class. M is for Morneweck. Whose brain is so quick: If you want something original Let him tell you the trick. N is for Nelson. She’s our little girl; Do not lose sight of her. For she’s like a pearl. 0— there are none P—they are rare 1— is the one You can’t compare. R is for Rodgers, So loving and kind. Who you look for many a day Not many like her will you find. S is for Schink and Stewart, Our basket-ball stars they are; They are known not only in Slippery Rock, But are famous both near and far. I is for Thompson, Marie I mean: In Public Speaking, you see, She is getting very keen. L is for I instead. Who calls us by name; When we get a call She uses her brain. Y is for osiers. Large and small: They are known by some, But not by all. I he Slippery Rocke i W is tor Winner. Known and loved by us all; His name, we. when dreaming. Shall certainly recall. FOND MEMORIES The days that we remember Are those to us so full of mirth— nd are ever cherished memories s we linger here on earth. cherished one among my lisi Is now running through my mind And as a record of it— To write it I m inclined. I'was during the fall of our Senior year When back at Slippery Rock On the eighteenth of September. Of that day I love to talk. A class of Seniors dignified. ( Eighty-nine made up the lot) W ent on a good old weiner roast. Wong old Slippery Rock. A jolly bunch indeed were we With three good chaperons, s we walked the dusty road along Our voices all in tune. We halted near the old mill race Where the water was just line. Tor canoeing by the moonlight With all nature in full rhyme. And when the blessed hour came Yes—weiner toasting time Well, the best way to describe it is I'was simply just divine. 4 Then the games we played upon the green And the stories that were told— Well. I ll not tell them to you. my dear. Tor by now they're very old. But when the hands had glided And were pointing almost nine Tor home our party wended As the chaps” said it was time— Tor to end our day of frolic And to close our day of fun For the classes of tomorrow Perhaps need preparing some— But though that day is past and gone And my classmates gone as well, I still cherish loving memories Of the place we loved and will. Mary Ivei.l A TOAST—TO ’20 • The class of '20 has some spunk. We’re a class with flavor. Since we. as teachers, graduate The public we will favor. We’ll teach the young in paths aright. We’ll do the best we can. As to pay. per month—you’ll hear us say. Money is not our plan. And now I write my aim in this To warn you of something hence. We ll work for anything reasonable Not less than $49—No sense. E. II. II. vM 46 I ii i Slippery R oc k et jUSIOR PI A Y CAST “A Couple of Millions Standing, left to right L. Denniston, Magee. Norris. Ilartzell. McComb. Rubright. Sitting, left to right B. Denniston. Schink. Winner. Maxwell. I'm t Slippery R o c k e t 47 GLASS WILL We, the members of the class of 1020. being of bright mind, sound school spirit and lofty class pride, do hereby make our last will and testament. To our undergraduate friends, we will and bequeath the following: Item 1. To those who by the hand of fate were so fortunate as to enter these ivy-covered ( ?) walls approximately 365 days too late we do give, devise and bequeath our most valuable possession—the long coveted, highly honored, rare, most dignified title of Senior. Gentle Juniors, may you swagger and make full use of it. even as we have done. Display it on all occasions and ostentatiously Inn I it aloft at all social affairs, for unto you do we give it. yourselves, vour heirs and your assigns forever and ever -and then some. Item II. A Senior Slippery Rocket which has never been excelled. Item III. The faculty. They love to give exams. Item IV. The Spoon-Holders. We wish you to live and love, even as we have. Item V. The privilege of being chief boss in S. R. S. N. With this title go the many powers, which you have learned to look upon with envy. The most important are: Our undisputed right to rise at 5 bells and go for a Nature Study Hike: our ability to achieve, degrees (A. B.) in Public Speaking; our right to skip classes, and our right to reprimand, contradict, and correct our worthy instructors. Item VI. Our pull with Dr. Hamm. Item N il. Our darling angel face pupils in the Model School. Item III. Our special library privileges. Namely: To make all the noise there we wanted to. Item IX. All the text books we haven’t worn out with our great amount of study. Item X. To the Preshies: Take the Class of '20 as your model and lo! and behold! . You will be glorified even as we. Item XI. And finally, the reverend sacred Senior Seats in chapel, we leave to the Juniors. We hereby call upon, designate and appoint the Honorable Beauty Pisenberg and Buff” De Armitt as Executors of this, our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we have hereto set our hand and seal this 26th day of May in the year of Grace 1920. Class or 1020. I II E S I I P P E R Y R O C K li I WE ARE THE 50 i II E S I. I l V I: R V Koc K l I CLASS OF 1921 officers President -Vice-President Secretary -treasurer Theodora Ml’kimh 'Al.DO I )L'(iAN Belle IIerberi Ernest Jack CLASS ) Iil.L Rip saw. rip saw. Rip saw, bang! W e belong to the 21 gang! Are we in it? Well, I should smile. W e’ve been in it tor-a-I Ialo - ba - lu -Ba - la - ba - lum. 1921 -'21 -’21! COLORS Red and Black FLOWER Red and‘W hile Carnations MOTTO “Labor omnia vincit (“Work conquers everything. ) CLASS HI ST OR) Our class was organized in the fall of '17. being the first to organize in the Freshman year. The chief activities during the year 1919-20 were the winning of the Junior-Senior basket-ball game, the Junior party, the class play, and the “Prom. given May 17. in honor of the class of 1920. ■ww-v Sophomore Clou Till: S I. I l l E R V K O C K I: I 53 CLASS OF 1922 CL-1SS OTLICTRS President -Vice-President Secretary -Treasurer - Oliver Beach Alice Hunter - Grace Dight Genevieve Cooper CLASS COLORS Purple and Gold CLASS HISTORY The Sophomores have now completed a most successful second ear and are now ready to be classed as “Jolly Juniors. 1 am sure that everyone agrees that our class has been, and is, a dandy all right. As a rule, our class standing is exceptionally good. If you don't believe that, ask our teachers. Outside of class work, our boys, and girls too, have done very well in athletics and other activities. In fact we could cover many pages with stories of our deeds, but space is limited so we will bid you farewell by saying: Hurrah for the Sophomores. 54 I ME S L I l P E R Y K O C K I I Freshman Class 56 I il I S I. I I l E R Y R O C K i: T 1 CLASS OF 1923 Organized October 4, 1919 CLASS OFFICEKS President -Vice-President Secretary -Treasurer Marshal - Rocket Reporter - Cl.ASS COLORS Blue and Orange - R i.ph Brqch Merle Sutton Lucille Allison Josid’iL Moore Clyde Clements Floyd Brenner f' LAST HUT SOT I.LAST On January 12. 1920. the class ‘sled loaded” to Jacksville and enjoyed a party. We. as a class, have the right spirit, lor we have pledged ourselves for 8400 to the pipe organ fund. i ■ BRYANT REPORI The vear 1920 has been a successful one in many wavs for the Byrant Literary Society. The membership has increased fifty per cent over Iasi year and not only has the membership increased but the Bryants have been very faithful in attending every meeting anil helping to make it a success. The Bryant Orchestra has been an important part, not only of our regular Society meetings but of many school functions as well. The Orchestra has advanced much during the last year and we hope it will continue to strive toward the goal of perfection toward which we are all working. The Japanese reception given during the fall term was a new and cleverly carried out idea. The Bryant Pageant, given in the chapel, was a representation of the lite and works of William Cullen Bryant. This showed great originality on the part of those who arranged it. This closed a pleasant and progressive year and to those members of the Senior Class who have helped to make our society a success we extend best wishes lor a successful future. Last night as I sat in the firelight. n old clock chimed the hour. Chimed the ghostly hour of twelve. Prom out an old church tower. The glowing coals held my eyes fast fixed. Por strange things happened there. Things I shall tell or partly tell. The things I think I dare. I saw in the grate strange figures But familiar, too, to me. figures of you in some future time Of you in the years to be. I oyd Denniston with the same old smile W as a Speaker” in the house. And singing his way to wealth and fame. W as Pugene II Uart .ell. In Dame Grundy's private school for girls. Miss Alter helped to rule. And Hilda Ackerman's daughters five Were the terrors of the school. Now Grace Hockenberry had won her fame As artist of the day, And married to governor Was happy Garnet Aey. Bettv Brunton was on the stage in Mary Pick ford’s stead. Marv Smith and Dora Stickle All fancy dances led. Isabel Shaffer was writing. Mina Reed teaching art. Marie Thompson had decided On the man who won her heart Helen Kubright now was living With her husband in Japan, While Mildred Saviers married A literary man. A tennis champion was our friend The fair-haired Plsie Schink nd Bettv Elliott, starry-eyed. Was married to a farmer. Helen Chambers, our sunny Helen. With music in her soul, Still chummed with Mary Hollibaugh. Who reached an artist's goal. Laura Bell Rodgers and Prances Campbell Were traveling for their health. And Pl .a Pisher and I'ldene McKallip Had amassed enormous wealth. And Minnie Douthett. too. was wed. And cn her wav to Rome And Mary I veil managed A new style telephone. A paper flamed in headlines huge: Grace I instead wins the case. Cleo Troutman now is leading In York’s election race. I- red Campbell was walking down the aisle With sweet wife number three. And Maida osier was the judge Who twice had set him free. Seme missionaries next came in. Marie I loon led them forth. Esther Adams and Lois Bell were going east And Nannie Vosler, north. I laze! Stewart soon become Superintendent of schools. While Gladys Maxwell as principal Laid down most stringent rules. Wendell Magee was the one Who owned the fives and tens. And Pulton Plder now was coaching Harvard's” famous foot-ball men. But now I saw with trembling fear. My fire was growing lower Mv fire went out! I tried in vain My future to foresee. The future may it hold for us Both peace and joy a-plenty. And may we meet in coming years Our Bryants of Nineteen Twenty. Li 1 m. m Bkunton rim Slippery Rockh 60 The Slip p e r y R o c k . i PHILOMATHEAN REPORT Some milestones of the Philomathean Literary Society for 1919-1920: Sept. 12. Sept. 27. Oct. 4. Oct. 11. Oct. 25. Nov. t. Nov. s. Jan. 24. Feb. 7. Peb. 20 Feb. 21. Mar. 6, Mar. 16. Apr. 17. Apr. 24. May 1. May 15. May 22. June 5, May 22. ✓ 1019—Advice to new students—Eleanor Myers. 1919—Reading of' Daddy Long Legs -Catherine Cook. 1919—Dance—general good time—Philomatheans. Bryants. 1019—Twenty-fifth Anniversarv. 1919—Indian songs—Miss O. Gourley. 1919—Roosevelt program. 1919— Short talks by alumni. 1920— A ‘‘time-belt” love story—Esabelle Houck. 1920—Boys’ Night -“An evening in South Hall. 1920—Constitution revised—Election of contestants for inter-society contest. 1920—Girls' Night “Notable W omen -Esther Koons. 1920—“Thank goodness, the table is spread.” 1920—Close of membership contest—Philomathean vs. Bryant—Philos fifty points ahead. 1920—An aeroplane trip to S. R. in 1950—Wade Winner. 1920—Debate by the Public Speaking degree-ers. 1920—Invitation to Bryant Anniversary. Impromptu debate: Resolved. that hairpins are more beneficial than shoe polish. 1920—Reading—“Rebecca of Sunnybrook Larin —Gladys Grove. |920—(Contest)—Third Annual Contest. Debaters—Mary Emma Earnshaw, Catherine Cook. Oration—Bruce Denniston. Reader—Kathryn W estlake. Essayist—Ruth McClelland. Cheer leader—Roy Grubb. 1920 Installation of officers for ensuing year’s first term: President—Roy Grubb. Vice-President—Esther Silveus. Secretary—Viola Welsh. Attorney—Genevieve Kelly. Treasurer—Theodore Murphy. Chapi a i n—Luci 1 le A11 i son. Critic—Edith Harrison. Marshal- -Joseph Moore. Auditors—Claire McCune. Belle I lerbert. 1920—The Philomathean Society won the cup for the coming school year. Emma Gibbons I he Siir p tr v Rocket I h h Slip p e r v R o c k e t Y. M. C. A. Since the organization of the Y. l. C. A. in the early part of the winter term of the year of 1018. it has shown a marked progress. The object of the organization has been to create, maintain and extend throughout the school life a high moral and religious character. Keeping this before it as its purpose, the organization has become a credit to our school. Many interesting and instructive topics were discussed at the regular Wednesday evening meetings throughout the year. A missionary conference held at the University of Pittsburgh was attended by Loyd T. Denniston and Harvey .Moore. The reports of the conference were very intersting as well as instructive. The senior members of the Y. M. C. A. hope that the organization will continue to grow and become a greater credit to the institution as other classes come and go. The officers for the past year were: President....................................Loyd T. Denniston Vice-President.............................J. Verner Bart mass Secretary..................................W. Franklin Gerren Treasurer......................................Wade W. Winner Arthur L. McComb A. Bruce Denniston Eugene 11. IIartzell Professor J. B. Cook Professor John F. Allison Coach Kerr Thompson ♦ Deceased Y. W. C. A. OI:l ICERS OE President Vice-President -Secretary t reasurer - CHAIRMEN l Membership -Religious Work -tiible Study -Missionary Social Service Social - - - Association Setvs Pi nance -Music - LAST YEAR - Ml I.OK ED BaME Elizabeth Bkunton Margaret Norris - Alice Espe COMM I I TEES - Eli ABE. II BRENTON - Mary Black Gladys Maxwell Eleanor Myers Mary Smith Mildred Saviers - Emma Gibbons - M ARCARET EM MERT Ethel Moss OFFICERS I OR COMING YEAR President - Dora Tnventier I ice-Presidait - Esther Silveus Secretary - Mary Black i reasurer - Lucy Daubenspeck CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES Membership -Religious Work -table Study -Missionary Social Association A'etos t inance - Music - Esther Silveus -Hulda Fluke Estelle McKee Pauline Daubenspeck - Marian Poppleton - Julia Wade Neale A led - Nellie Wolf ADVISORY BOARD: Miss Mary, Miss Meitzler. Miss Johnson Plans are being made for the sending of delegates to Eagles Mere Conference. The Conference is from June 18 to 28. 1020. On Monday, May 19. Miss Limberg, of Butler, gave the final lecture of the lecture course given to Junior and Senior girls who were interested in Girls' Reserve work for the purpose of preparing them as advisors of girls’ clubs. Miss Chase, with the aid of Misses Marie Aiken and Ida Cooper, have organized the High School gills into a working band of the Girls’ Reserve and are planning the work for the coming summer. o wi Foot-ball 'Team 66 The Slippery Kocku 7hitirst-htiW 7 ■tt’ r I he Slippery Rocket 67 Girls 'Basket-ball Team 68 The Slippery Kockei 'Vase-ball 'Team ATHLETIC NEWS On May 12, Westminster College played the return game on the local diamond. Slippery Rock won by the score of 9-2. Line-up and score: Slippery Rock 9 R. 11. p. A. E. Comm, ss () 0 1 0 1 Weitzel. 1 1 2 4 0 0 Shelatree. 2 1 0 0 2 0 Stephenson, p 1 i 0 0 0 McComb. 3 2 2 0 0 0 Imm. c 1 2 13 I 0 Stoops. If i 1 1 0 0 Slaughenhaupt, cf 0 0 1 0 0 Watt, rf 1 2 2 0 1 Totals _ . 9 II 24 3 2 Westminster 2 R. II. P. A. H. Reese, ss 0 0 1 () 0 Fawcett. 3 0 1 2 0 1 1 „ewis, 1 II 0 1 0 () Eddy; cf 1 0 3 (1 1 N Hoelzle, If 0 0 2 1 0 Jamison. 2 o 1) 0 0 0 Conway, rf i () 1 0 0 S. 1 loelzle. c ... 0 0 9 1 1 Wright, p 0 0 2 1 1 Three-base hit—Weitzel. Two-base hits—Weitzel. Stephenson. McComb 2. I mm. First base on balls—Stephenson I. Wright 2. Struck out By Stephenson, 16; by right, 10. I mpire—Bard. On May 22. Pittsburgh University Freshmen handed Slippery Rock a thumping by a score of 12-3. l Jne-up and score: Slippery Rock 3 R. 11. p. A. E. Comm, ss ... 0 1 2 0 0 Gardner. If ... 1 () 1 0 1 Weitzel, 1 2 0 s l 1 Stephenson, cf 2 3 1 i 1 Shelatree. 2 ... 0 0 2 3 0 Imm. c ... 0 1 11 2 0 McComb. I „. 0 1 1 1 0 Stoops, rf .„ 0 0 0 0 1 Slaughenhaupt, p ... 0 0 1 0 - 0 Totals ............... 2 I 21 3 4 Totals 5 6 27 8 4 I he Slip p h k y K o c k e t 69 Pitt Preshmen 12 R. 11. P. A. E. Hollern. 2 1 1 1 I 7 0 1 Cooper. 1 (1 1 Barber, rf 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 Clawson. 1 1 7 0 W interburn, ss 1 2 1 2 0 Ilendrian. If 7 0 1 1 0 0 1 Cook, c 1 0 0 Noble, p 1 1 12 2 0 McAbee. cf 2 1 1 2 0 Totals 12 9 24 10 2 Three-base hits—Stephenson. Winter-burn. Two-base hits—Stephenson. Mc-Comb. Hollern. Cooper, Barber, McAbee, Noble. I mpire—Bard. 11iram College played the local team on our field May 26. losing by a score of 6-4. Line-up and score: Slippery Rock ( R. II. P. A. E. Comm, ss 0 1 2 3 0 Shelatree. 2 2 2 4 4 0 W C 1 I I t 1 1 0 8 1 Stephenson, p 1 1 0 3 McComb. 3 1 1 0 3 Imm, c 0 0 10 2 Watt, rf 1 1 1 0 Gardner, rf (I 1 1 0 Slaughenhaupt, cf 0 1 1 0 0 Totals 6 s 27 14 2 1 1 IK AM 4 R II. P. A. E. Wills, ss 0 1 1 2 2 1 .ake. 2 1 2 0 4 0 Cutlip. cf 1 0 2 0 0 Donaldson, 1 1 1 10 1 1 Peterman, rf 0 1 0 0 0 Chapman. 3 0 1 4 2 0 Gibbs. If () 1 0 0 1 Van oorhis. c 0 0 (� 2 0 Lawrence, p — - 1 0 0 1 0 Totals —• 4 7 27 12 3 Two-base hits—Shelatree, McComb, S1 aughen h au pt, Dona 1 dson. Hit by pitcher- -Lawrence. Struck out—By Stephenson. 10; by Lawrence. 4. I mpire—Bard. The American Legion Nine of Slippery .Rock won in a ten-inning contest on May 31 by an 8-6 score. Line-up and score: Slippery Rock 6 R. H. P. A. E. Gardner, ss 1 0 4 2 0 Shelatree. 2 0 0 2 5 0 Wei t el. 1 0 0 9 1 0 Stephenson, cf 7 3 1 1 0 McComb, 3 7 2 3 2 1 Imm. c 1 2 9 2 1 Watt, rf 0 0 0 0 1 Slaughenhaupt. p 0 2 (l 1 0 Stoops. It 0 0 2 0 1 Totals 6 9 30 14 4 Legion S R. II. P. A. E. Bingham, c 2 1 13 2 0 Cooper, cf 7 2 2 0 Bard, p 0 3 1 2 0 Thompson. 1 1 0 9 1 0 1 lockenberrv, ss 1 1 2 3 1 Snvder, 3 0 0 1 0 0 McQuistion. 2 0 0 0 I 0 Barron, rf 1 1 2 1 1 Reeder. If 1 0 0 0 0 Rvhal, cf 0 1 0 0 0 Totals s 9 30 12 2 I'wo-base hits—Stephenson, Bard. Peterson. Bingham. Struck out By Bard. 12: by Stephenson. 8. Double play—W'eitzel. Totals 70 I ii e S 1.1 p p e r v Rocket CHRONOLOGY, 1920 SEPTEMBER Tuesday. 2—Arrival of students. Wednesday. 3—First chapel exercise. Thursday. 4—Girls and boys get acquainted. Friday. 3—Model school opens. Saturday. 6—“Who’s who” party in the Gymnasium. Acquaintances made more rapidly by a new method of introduction. Sunday. 7—Large numbers out to church, and Bible class. Who went snipe hunting? Ask Wade Winner. Monday, 8—Tables assigned. Everybody pleased. Mattresses demonstrated in wheelbarrow. Tuesday, 9—Annual lectures'to girls and boys. Wednesday. 10—Raining yet? No. again. Did anyone see a mattress on third floor of the main building? Thursday. II—I lee! hee! Peg Norris is back. Has anyone seen her tonight? Friday. 12—New style of hair dressing, late from Paris. Saturday. 13- First Literary meetings, our first new hit. at Bryant Society. Sunday, 1-1—Beautiful, calm and serene. Ideal for hikes. Monday. 13—Midge Gilott arrived. Old friendships renewed. We wonder who went skipping. Tuesday, 16—Several new hits, as a result of September 6. Wednesday. 17—More new students come to S. R. S. N. Thursday. 18—I leated discussions in Senior Class meeting. Senior weiner roast at Dougherty’s Mills. Good time. Friday. 19—'The morning after the night before. All Seniors out to classes, with lessons prepared. Daddy Ricketts, absent. Saturday. 20—Avoid the use of fire escapes, for better or for worse. Sunday, 21—Rain, no church—everybody happy. Monday. 22—Dean Elliott plays foot-ball. Girls and boys trip the light fantastic toe. in the gym. Tuesday. 23—Senior pig-tail day. Pig-tail one, pig-tail two. does all the hair belong to you? Wednesday, 24—Dean Elliott—bad cold—sore head—Result, in bed! Thursday. 23— Speak gently and let thy voice be low. Friday. 26—Chestnuts are getting ripe. Everyone likes chestnuts—even the hits. Saturday, 21- First foot-ball game—with New Castle. Brighter prospects lor the future. Sunday. 28—New minister at the Methodist Church. A stirring talk at the Presbyterian. Monday, 29—Mr. Wise makes frequent visits at S. R. S. N. Tuesday. 30 First ship load gone. I he Slippery R o cket 71 OCTOBER Wednesday. I—New officers elected in the Senior Class. The Dean vigilant beginning at 10 o'clock. Thursday. 2—Still canning in Domestic Science. W as it sugar or salt that was put in the pica lily? Friday, 3—faculty corn roast. All present but the Dean Honor system perfect. Free lunch in the South Hall. Saturday. 4- Philos give a dance Blinds down on south side of North 11 all. Sunday. 5— Slippery sidewalks to church ‘ Rescue the Pe ishing” .Monday. 6- -Ask Bill Denny if he has been to a fire sale. Junior weiner roast —almost. Tuesday. 7—-Professor Moore knows that the Seniors still like 10c toys. A new hit. Wednesday. 8 Fire lieutenants elected. The mail is delivered at hoff paust nine.” Thursday. 9-.-Poor Junior Class, a thing thrice put off never comes to pass. Friday. 10 Boys catch the foot-ball spirit. Serenade the girls as well as the surrounding community. Saturday. 11 .Music with our meals—why—Philo Anniversary. Sunday. 12— Prove Thyself.” Monday, I 3- Too good to tell, so you won't hear about it. Tuesday. 14 Dr. Hamm makes his classes happy. Burglars? visit downtown students. Wednesday. 13—The Dean has a birthday. Faculty celebrate, while girls and boys pay their respects. Thursday. 16— Boys get the disease called. Mustach-itis.” GFIs catch the fever of I don’t know. Friday. 17—Masons appear. Huge banquet prepared in the Royal Dining Room. Everyone invited to the mum social. Saturday. 18—Agriculture exhibit. Game with Butler. Sunday. 19—Even cats get religious at times Monday. 20—Quoth the Dean to the apparition. W hat do you want?” The ghost returns nothing but a nod of the head. Tuesday, 21 Those living in the Hall of Fame, receive special attention anywhere from 10 to 11 p. m. Wednesday. 22— Please Excuse I s. Thursday. 23—Fire drill. No one burned, however. Friday. 24—Score piles up for the Dorm Scrubs vs .Town Fellows. Boys go through Monkey Drill on Campus. Saturday. 23—All corridors lead to 101 about 11 p. m . It is now stylish to be campussed. Sunday, 26—We called it a cloud burst. Monday, 27—Rain. rain, go away, come again some other day. only no: on Monday. Thursday. 30—Tin for drums, boys cheer for the girl on the front porch roof. Friday. 31—Slippery Rocket play. Ghosts rush in and out. where angels fear to tread. Great excitement at North Hall. I he Slippery Rocket 72 SOV EMBER Saturday. I—Masquerade parties prevalent. Hallowe’en spirit prevails in the halls, by winding parades. Sunday. 2 -Everyone feels so much like going to church. Monday. 3—First student recital. Faculty tea. Any skippers? No! Tuesday. 4—In Physics class: Prof. Moore advises the class to think soberly. Wednesday, 3—Election storms as usual. First snow in the history of 1920. Thursday. 6—No special orders served in the dining room. Especially corn Hakes. Saturday. 8—S. R. wins another foot-ball game. Monday. 10—“The poor we have always with us.” in the Gymnasium. Tuesday. 11—Peace celebration. Boys go on a strike. Banquet ami dance, for the war heroes. W ednesday. 12 Numerous yellow slips presented in classes. Thursday. 13- -French class accident, rush ambulance, rescue, survival. Friday. 14—Class of 1919 arrive. Everyone studied diligently! Kisses to give away. Saturday. 13—Welcome back old students by a tea given in the Reception Room. The “Glad Game presented in the chapel. Sunday. 16—Desolation and tears as our friends depart from us. W e got chicken. Monday, 17—3. 10. I 3 mile hikes. Tired but happy. Tuesday. 18- Just one week before the close of Fall term. Wednesday, 19—Let’s go sled riding, or skating on your ear as Prof. Moore did. Thursday. 20—Oh! term tests begin. We are led to believe that the dining room was noisy. Friday, 21 Scrub, rub. and rooter preparing for the big game with Clarion. Saturday. 22 What will those Clarion fellows think of us? Dinner for faculty by Dorn Science students. Someone forgot. A Merry Chase out of the dining room. Sunday. 2?—Mr. Clark speaks in chapel. Monday, 24— Faculty recital. Students! ??. hold thy tongue! Tuesday. 23 We know why it's raining. We re going home tomorrow. Wednesday. 26 It never rains but it pours, yet we go home, and not stuck in the mud. Thursday. 29—Good time, eats, and etc . for those who stayed. DUCHM HER Monday. I -Students arrive at all hours, bringing new students with them. Tuesday. 2—Work begins in earnest at 7:33 a. m. Wednesday. i— Rat War still raging. Thursday. 4 Prof. Ricketts’ physiognomy unbalanced by the loss of his mustache Friday. 3 Basket-ball game in the gym which was enjoyed by everyone! Nit! Saturday. 6—Reports given out in chapel. We all would like to stay out of school by request. The Slippery Rocket 73 Sunday, 7—Glittering sidewalks, oh! how nice! To go to church! And slip on the ice! Monday, 8—Girls' basket-ball league. Fruit basket upset in the dining room. W ho likes to be hazed? Tuesday,9—Thermometer takes a sudden drop. W ednesday. 10 -Bazaar, gifts, toil, work. Carnival next Monday. Thursday, 11—Big Thursday night dance. Friday. 12—Basket-ball game. The pep won the game. Saturday, 13—Christmas programs in Societies. Lecture by Dr. Blaisdell. Sunday, I-I—The world is white—at least it is so of Slippery Rock. Monday, 15—Christmas carnival -fish, fortunes and bargains, everywhere— even lemons! Tuesday. 16- Fvelyn slipped and fell down town. She walked back, however. Wednesday. 17—We are counting the days, hours, and meals until Friday. 19. Thursday. 18- -The last dance of 1919. Friday, 19—Home. Nome, Home! Merry Christmas. JANUARY Tuesday. 6—Xmas over for another year. All back ready for work. Wednesday. 7—Class lectures duly administered. Thursday. 8—Too many vacant places in chapel, says the word of authority. Come—fill up space. Friday. 9- First number of the Sociology Course. Saturday. 10 Membership contest between the Philos and Bryants. Each determined to win. Sunday, II -Plenty of snow and ice. Some people start to church. While: others get to church. Monday. 12—Senior sled load to Jacksville. Stylish, even a mascot. Miss Campbell’s sled load had a good time going and a better time coming back. Tuesday. 13—Ask the be-primped and be-powdered Seniors, who seem to be beaded for town, where they are going. Wednesday. 14—It is safe to say that it is always either raining or snowing in S. R. This time it is snow. Thursday. 15—All modern conveniences are now found in South Hall, even a “Smoking Room.” Friday. 16—By chapel lectures we are gaining more common sense, every day. Saturday. 17—Softly one by one to 3d llcx)r tower- then a big feed. Sunday. 18—Scientifically speaking, it is absolutely zero.” Monday. 19—Advice to all skippers. Be less careless. Tuesday. 20—All girls, cordially invited to the Chewing Gum Room. For references see Flsie Schink. Wednesday. 21—Junior sled load. Bood-bve Pinky. Good luck. Thursday. 22—“We are all wearing our hats today” at the trial. The wee Freshman had a sled load. Friday. 23—To keep l lu away, fresh air. sleep, exercise, and sound study. Saturday. 2-1—Society halls Tilled—two new hits. Woodlawn girls varsity— White-washed. 74 T H E S 1. I P P E K Y RoCKE T Sunday. 25—Beautiful moonlight. Some people are lond of going to church. Monday. 26—Or. Southwick interprets Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night. I'acuity sled load, all back at an irreproachable hour. Tuesday. 27 A shriek, a scream, was it a mouse in the dining room, or a hole in the flcx)r? Sophies’ turn at a sled load. Wednesday. 28 Reds vs. Blues in V. W. contest. Breathless moments of intense interest as the pipe organ is tested. Thursday. 2l —Applause from the jury of the Senate. Bargain sale of hockey sticks. Mad rush! Friday. 30 Dean Elliott ill Mid-year tests: Methods: History of Ed etc. Any Hunkers? Saturday. 31—A savage from Edinboro tries to win the game. Mr. Marnish cheers the side lines. Mr. Mouse visits Bryant Society. FEBRUARY Sunday, I Is your room cold? No, just like a barn. Monday. 2—Candlestick novelties in the dining room But even the candles seemed too frozen to give light. Tuesday, 3—Who knows anything about State Board? We’ll live in hopes, if we die in despair. Wednesday, 4—V. W. by candle light makes a very effective service. Thursday, 5—We enjoyed the dance, in the dark very much? May it not come again soon. Friday, 6—Everybody reciting too much! Too many classes, and to think of studying by candle light! Saturday. 7—No lights, no society, no nothing! Sunday, 8—Everything per usual, including the cold. Monday. 9—Student recital. Tuesday, 10—We really are enthusiastic about these lights, but we look so glum. Wednesday. II—A soothing reprimand from Dr. Hamm. 'Thursday, 12 -“Oh! sleep! it is a gentle thing. but not with dead cats in bed.' says Bill Denny. Friday. 13—Friday the thirteenth, historically, customarily and really an unlucky day. Saturday, 14 -Valentine and Cupid’s floating everywhere. Miss Rice’s didn't forget, that she liked red carnations. Sunday. 15—A very impressive vesper service, with vested choir and the pipe organ, for the first time. Monday, 16- -Movies—hits—but not campussed. 'Tuesday, 17—First robin of the season bids welcome to coming spring. Wednesday. 18— Marguerite refuses to sell sweet-meats to gamblers. Thursday. 19—Denny keeps his bar room open to all passers-by. More like dancing with an orchestra. Friday, 20—Doc. visits Girls' dorm. Saturday. 21—Celebrate the return of lights and heat with special decorations in the dining room. Sunday. 22 Washington’s Birthday commemorated in a quiet manner. The Slippery Rocket 75 Monday, 23—A final end to the Dark Ages. Tuesday, 2 1—Rain and wind. Watch your umbrellas. Wednesday. 25—I o Shadow -If you walk in your sleep don't pull over the furniture. Sunday, 29—Mow many times have you gone to church on Sunday, Feb. 29? MARCH Monday. 1 -March comes in like a lamb. Tuesday. 2 -I low nice to fall when carrying a tray to the Boys' Dormitory. Wednesday. 3—Frizzled to a frazzle! Thursday. A—What makes the faculty like the movies—did anyone else go? We think not. Friday, 5—Y. M. and Y. W. delegates depart to Pittsburgh to the conference under the auspices of the Dean. Saturday, 6—A new hit at the game! Who lost the best? Everyone is having a feed—wonder why! Sunday. 7 Miss Armstrong speaks in vespers plus mission study class on missionary work. Monday. 8—A missionary program at the Methodist S. S. Tuesday. 9- The paint is on to stay. I larnish’s moving arrived. Wednesday. 10—Y. W. and Y. M. hold their first joint meeting. It was exceedingly interesting. Thursday. 11—The Tank has bursted. Pitcher parades in the halls. Friday, 12—W hy the enlarged faces? Oh! they are only mumps. Miss Mer-cereau and some others can tell you. Saturday. 13—School party in the Gym. Sunday. 1-1—More mumps, and then some more. Monday. 15—Grange play in the chapel. W ild rumors of marriage. Tuesday. 16—Pie day. and faculty meeting. Wednesday. 17—St. Patrick's dinner. Chicken n’ everything followed by a Student Recital. T hursday, 18—L.ast dance of winter term. Friday. 19—Seniors breathe a sigh of relief as they wend their ways homeward. Monday. 28—Students back by groups, crowds, companies, and armies. W e welcome all new students. Tuesday. 30—Important Senior Class meetings begin. Certain Seniors get back late—as usual.. Wednesday. 31—March goes out like a lion. Paper bag showers begin in Boys' Dorm. APRIL T hursday, I No fooling. April showers! Senior Garden Army starts. Friday, 2—If you wish to be of service to your classmates, try Sleeping.'' in Daddy Ricketts’ Geometry class. Saturday, 3- T he faculty are hard hit. especially Miss Fetherolf. Dean Flliott comes back. 76 T he Slippery Roek et Sunday, A—All out to Sunday services—to show their new frocks. Monday, 5—Margretta has a birthday party. A select and august body of Seniors attend the formal tea. given by the faculty. Tuesday, 6—Winter has come back to say. “Merry Christmas.'' Wednesday, 7—A new dance—“ The sprained ankle hop.” Even Beauty can do it. Thursday, 8—Seniors, get to work on your themes for History of Ed! W ho knows who likes pineapple sundaes? Friday,9—Ralston school closes, with a picnic. Gilotti gets a room-mate. Saturday, 10—Another school party in the Gym. Tables changed in the dining room. Sunady, 11—Chillsome, who spilt the chili sauce? Monday. 12—Junior-Senior basket-ball game. Some disappointed, some pleased but the best game of the season. Tuesday. 13—Dining room decorated in red and black, lie who parades last, parades best. Wednesday, 1-1—Doc appears in the dining room. Bill deserved the applause for being the brightest boy present. Thursday, 15—Free lunch counter, for the boys who didn’t get enough to eat at one table. Fridav, 16—This was •f Saturday. 17—The queerest Sunday.- 18—Week end. Monday. 19—Senior party. Nuf ced! Tuesday. 20—Games in the Gym. Leap Year, you know. We hear some more about State Board. Wednesday. 21—Act 1. Slaughenhaupl leads a procession of girls around the campus. Act 2. Later—he appears with trembling knees. Thursday, 22 -Gym class on campus. Group pictures taken. Weit .el comes late to breakfast minus a collar. Friday. 23—Hurrah! No History of Fd—in class. Certain group pictures retaken. Weitzel comes late to breakfast wearing a collar. Saturday. 2-1—A brand new P. S. C. Named J. Unwood Eisenberg. Something mysterious was on the lire escape. Sunday, 2 The Dean goes away. While the cat's away, the mice will play. Monday. 26—Bryant pageant. Oh! it's nice to get up in the morning. But it's nicer to study “Birds,” At three or four or five o'clock. When you mustn’t speak any words. Tuesday. 27—The Dean comes back. Wednesday, 28—New Y. W. officers elected. Swarms of school men—not hunting teachers, just looking at. and for them. 'Thursday. 29- Beautiful weather. Hits can go strolling. Friday. 30—April showers bring May flowers. T he Slippery Rocket 1A Y Saturday, 1—The moon was large and alluring, but she soon hid her face in shame, in an eclipse. Looks bad for the hits. Sunday, 2— What a beautiful day to be glad.” So say we all. Monday. 3—Junior party, a very pleasant event. Tuesday, 4—Everyone stupid, as usual. Wednesday, 5—The weather man permits the Seniors to make garden in earnest. Be it hereby known that some hits are practicing! Thursday, 6—Things may come and things may go. but lessons go on forever. Friday, 7 l)r. Russell II. Gonwell delivers his lecture on Acres of Diamonds.” Chapel packed. Saturday, 8—Program in chapel when the Senior Class formally turns over its subscriptions to the pipe organ fund. Sunday, 9- -Even the best (?) of people go skipping sometimes. Some to one place, some to another. Monday. 10—Special students arrive. The dining room rather congested. Tuesday, 11—Today ends exams for awhile. Wednesday. 12—Dean calls people from classes to Dorm. Always keep your rooms cleaned so as not to prepare for State Board. Thursday, 13—Poor Seniors! Yes, those tired, strained backs are due to an excess of gardening. Friday. 14—It’s an awful death to die. to be worked to death is an awful death to die. Saturday. 15—Something unusual has happened. Activities in the Gym, after Society. Sunday. 16—After the noise of battle, nothing remained but the remnants of the once third floor tower window. Monday, 17—4:15 A. M., Bird Study. 4:15 P. M., Ivy Planting. 10 P. M., Grand Finale of Junior-Senior promenade. Tuesday. 18—From the looks of reports, and the students rushing over each other to get into the office, summer school will be filled. Wednesday, 19—Rain! Pageant is coming. Friday, 21—Pitt h'resbmen here to play base-ball. Saturday. 22—Inter-Society contest. In spite of all efforts, the cup goes over. Sunday. 2.3— Rev. Miner tells us how to be dudes and ladies of leisure but Monday, 24 Methodist Conference Ministers come to dinner. The dining room noisy, but the ministers’ fault. Tuesday. 25—Pail’s corner in chapel filled with preachers. Wednesday. 2( - We hear the voice of a modern Caruso on the campus. They spell it I l-i-r-a-m! I l-I-R-A-M! Thursday, 27 -Botany hike! Eighty strong! 78 The Slipper y R o c k e t JOKES Mow many years can a man live without brains? I don’t know. Mow old are you? Senior—“W hat caused the trouble in his head?” Freshie—“A train of thot passed thro' his brain and wrecked it. bay—“That’s right. Mary, go ahead and tell all you know, it wont take you long. Mary- I might as well tell you what we both know, it wont take any longer. I m pi re—“Foul!” I'reside— Where’s the leathers? I mpiie—“This is a picked team, little one. ------- 1st Senior- I thought you took public speaking and arithmetic last term? 2nd Senior “I did but the faculty encored me. Gene at music store—“Do you have ‘The Stolen I lope’? Clerk—“I never heard of it. Gene— It goes like tum-te-tum-ta-ta. (humo it.) Clerk— Oh you mean ‘The Lost Chord?’ ” Prof. Ruff (in Chemistry)—“W hat is the best thing to do in case a tire starts from kerosene or gasoline? Senior— Put it out.” I’d rather be a could be, I f I cannot be an are. For a could be is a may be With a chance of touching par; I’d rather be a has been. Than a might have been by far. l;or a might-have-been has never been. Rut a has been was an are. Dean F.— Who made that noise? Student— I hate to tell on any one.” Dean F—“W ho was it?” I ll pardon her.” Student— Me. Me Minn— Tell me what else he did ” Bruce—“FJsie who? Prof, in Math.— Mow many sides in a circle? Student—“Two. Prof. “Mow do you make that out?” Student— The inside and outside. Pointing a Moral Aunt Jane was in charge of a party of her nephews and nieces. They were going the tound of a museum and the guide had just said in a very important voice: Mere you see the waist-coat worn bv General Bee in the Civil war. The bullet that ended his life went through this hole here.” And dear old Aunt Jane said. You see children! Haven’t I always warned you against carelessness and untidiness? If that hole had been mended at the proper time the bullet could not have gone through it and dear General Bee would still be alive.” Almost llroke The only sure way to save money around S. R. is to be broke or “almost broke.” Loyd I), to Dentist Sproull— Say Doctor. what would it cost to get my tooth pulled?” Dentist—“One dollar. Loyd—“I’ve got only fifty cents. Would you mind getting it started for that? I'll finish the job myself.” K Elliott to Spanish Class—“This class will meet in II tomorrow morning. I h e Slippery Rocket 79 Say Studes; didn’t you enjoy those A. B. orations in chapel. Wylda Job— Dad, what do they mean by the Board of Education?” Mr. Job—“It was a pine shingle when I went to school.” Schink, (trying to remove a stone from her garden)— When an irresistabie force meets an immovable object, what is the result?” Stewart— The result is a compound stationary reaction.” To a June Bug Of all the pests in dear old S. R. The June bug’s the one most dreaded bv far, In thronging hordes at twilight they come. They’re dreaded by most tho endured by some. Myriads of full grown June bugs. In through the wide open windows they lit. nd under the shining lights they do sit. When from their presence we try to escape. We see many others the same size and shape. Myriads of full grown June bugs. All around our heads they play hide and seek . For we are too frightened even to speak, I f we dare to chase one lone bug away. It at once brings ten others to join in its play. Myriads of full grown June bugs. At last grown weary of encircling our heads. They go and plant themselves in our beds, When about to retire and the pillow we take. Forth from its billowing folds we do shake. , Myriads of full grown June bugs. Thus they fill our waking hours with dread. And as I lay on the pillow my poor little head. I whisper so sadly, Oh Lord, won’t you please Send us a frost that surely will freeze Myriads of full grown June bugs. Isabelle Shaffer At the Ball (inme “Say Grubb, what's the score?” Grubb— Two two in our favor.” Let s don't and say we did. Oh no that would be a lib.” Say you are a poet And don’t know it.” But if you looked at my feet you could easily tell ’cause they are Longfellows.” Stoops— Do you know . 1mm. Frank, the baker, has a pretty line job. 1 think I will be a baker.” I mm It might be all right, but I am afraid you would get lazy.” Stoops— W hy do you think that?” I mm - Because all bakers are loafers.” Yes. I was fined two hundred dollars for putting coloring matter in artificial butter.” Well, did you deserve it?” Perhaps. But what made me mad was that the magistrate who imposed the fine had dyed w hiskers.” Favorable Parable Parson—‘Do you know the parable, my son?” Johnnie— Yes. sir.” Parson—“And which of the parables do you like best?” Johnnie— I like the one wjiere somebody loafs and fishes.” 80 T 11 e Slippery Ro ck et Prof. Ricketts to one of his classes— Well. I thought this class was the brightest. but I'll swear you’re the dumbest. If Jennie got lost, would l:rma be By the. (blythe) The Freshman class is pretty fair. And the Juniors and Sophs are all right. But if you want a class that’s rare. Join the class of the red and white. Boy—“Do savages wear clothes? Mother— No, dear. Bov— Then why did papa put a button in the missionary box? Customer— Have you any fine tooth combs? Clerk— No. but we have some fine tooth brushes. There is a nickle and a dime on the table. The nickel fafls off. Why doesn’t the dime? I don’t know. The dime has more sense. “Did you get some meat when you were in the restaurant? Yes, I got six cents (6c) worth. Say. are you crazy? No, I paid 50c for it. First man— I have only one eye. Second man— Where did you lose the other? l-irst man— Looking for information. l eacher What was the ruler of Russia called? Pupil— Czar.” Teacher— And his wife? Pupil— Czarina.” Teacher— Very well, can you tell one what his children were called? Pupil— Ah—er—Czardines.” Teacher (in Bookkeeping) — Who drew that draft on you? Student— A Mann. Teacher — How many sexes are there? Student Three, madame. Teacher - What are they? Student— Male sex. female sex, and the insects. She— What is good for cleaning ivory?” He— Try a shampoo. Boys! Some advice. Motor and the girl motors with you. Walk and she’s not at home. I am a post graduate. How could a post graduate.'' Doing Arithmetic—Now let’s see—a year has 365 days. Oh. no it hasn’t. How do you make that out? Because 40 days are Lent. Dr. Hamm— I want about twentv of you people to go for this Nature Study hike. I want to string you over a meadow and it isn’t worth the time to bother with less than twenty.” Miss Terrante, define sour milk.” Why it’s just plain spoiled milk isn't it?” ------ Miss Rice— When I was in Clarion I had a dressmaker who sewed up stairs Wanted—State Militia to keep order in 9:15 Geometry class. Prof. Ricketts is afraid he will lose his coat tails. Willie, your mouth is open.” Yes, teacher. I know. 1 opened it myself. The Slippery Rocket 81 Freshman— They say we won’t have to take any language, drawing, or chemistry next year.” Junior— They might just as well drop everything.” I'reshman— And give us a diploma for coming here and eating carrots and parsnips. In Senior Arithmetic: Prof. Ricketts—“Why is every fourth year not a leap year?” Wade Winner- -“Because we don't need it. Hazel Denny to a Senior—“Do you have any objects around here I could get to draw eclipses from?” Senior— Yes. the sun and moon.” Roy Grubb in Public Speaking—“What I am after is a wife who can support a household and tend the kitchen at the same time. That's just the kind of a woman I’m looking for.” Prof. Gx k— This is no advertising agency. “Oh. I ca mead Prof. Ricketts mind. “Well, no wonder, it's devoi dof a covering. Dr. Eisenberg in chapel—“I always like to read that passage of scripture to sour faced Christians. Allow me to read it to you again.” Prof. Moore— Name the four cardinal virtues. Senior—“Prudence, justice, fortification and order. Dale—“Se here. Ralph, you told me a fib.” Ralph—“Well, children and fools speak the truth. Ini not a child and I'm not a fool, therefore I can tell fibs. Ilchoes l-rovt the Students Book—“Do you still walk in vour sleep? Maxwell—“No, I take car-fare to bed with me. Magee—“I'm going to farm anil raise potatoes.” Prof. Cook— Why don’t you raise garlic.—it's stronger.” Miss Gourley—“To what do you owe your dramatic success? McMinn -“My hairbrush gave me the best part I ever had.” McComb—“See here, some day I'll rive you a piece of my mind.” Saviers—“You’d be foolish to divide up a little thing like that.” Norrir.— I live on my wits.” Espe—“You don’t look very well fed.” Ferrante—“They say the human body contains sulphur in different quantities.” Prof. Ruff—“Yes. that’s why some make better matches than others.” Gibbons—“What is love?” Blythe— It is a lot of crying, sighing, dying and a lot of lying.” Aey— You said you would face death for me. E. Ilartzell—“I know it. but that bull do7 wasn't dead.” -- Ethel Moss in Agriculture—“Prof. Cook, is it so that Mr. Burbank is grafting strawberries on milkweed so that strawberries and cream can be raised together? Jo to Miss Johnson— I'm going to Pittsburgh on my good looks, get your car fare and come along. 82 I he Slippery Rocket Prof. Headland in Rhetoric—“Miss Armstrong, give a simile on the music in the room above. Miss Armstrong—“It is like something that makes you want to die.” “What were they, Miss Earnshaw? Miss E., entering class—“I’ve not collected my wits yet. “Well, pass the hat then please. May—“Oh. Neale, how many signers to the Declaration were there? Neale—“Fifty-six. May—“Then, 1 knew I was wrong Dr. Murphy told us of Heinz 57 varieties and then I got them mixed with the signers of the Declaration. New Comer—“W hy did they put the S. R. depot so far from town? Old Student— 1 don’t know exactly, but I s’pose so it would be near the R. R.” Prof in Chem.— What is the test for wood alcohol?” Student—Filter it through a handkerchief and watch for splinters.” Does what you eat have any effect on your dreams? Yes, indeed. Why do you think so? Because I ate sirloin for supper last evening and I dreamed of bankruptcy all night. . • Utiles for Happiness in the Girls' Dorm. I. The Dean loves to see you happy, so whistle and sing whenever the notion strikes you, but be sure to have a good “ducking place. II. Don’t bother using a dust pan. sweep into the hall. The hall girl loves to help you out. III. Cook on Sunday. That’s what the hot plates are for. IV. Study period is an ideal time to visit your friends. You usually find them at home? V. Miss Chambers will deliver your meals to your room. Just ring the fire alarm and she’ll understand. VI. Don’t patronize the Y. W. candy room. The Seniors never do! Why? No charge accounts. VII. W hat’s the Reception Room for? Dancing of course. VIII. Don’t complain if the faculty keeps you awake. “Faculty privileges, don't you know. IX. Use the fire escapes when convenient. Especially at night. It’s lots of fun to hear your neighbor s scream. Normal School Faculty .. With the exception of the Principal, Vice Principal, and Dean of Women, arranged in order of appointment. J. Linwood Eisenberg, A. M., Ph. I)., Principal Education J. B. Cook, B. S., M. S., Vice-Principal Reading, Public Speaking, and Agriculture Adda M. Elliott, M. E., Dean of Women English John C. Ricketts, A. M. Mathematics D. C. Murphy, M. E., Ph. D. History and Methods Isaac N. Moore, A. B., A. M. Physical Science and Ethics Rev. George L. Hamm, A. B., Ph. D. Psychology and Methods Mrs. Emma J. Hamm, M. E. Kindergarten Inis McClymonds, M. E. (Pratt Institute) Drawing and Penmanship William M. Stewart, B. S., A. M. Superintendent of Model School, Methods and Criticisn Clay C. Ruff, A. B., A. M., Science and Manual Training Beatrix K. Mary, A. B., A. M. Latin John E. Allison, B. S., A. M. Geography, Nature Study and School Management Howard L. Headland, A. B. English Mrs. Lillian DeArmit, A. B. Physical Education Normal School Faculty Ada V. Meitzler, B. S. Primary Supervisor and Methods Blanche M. Charles, B. S. Domestic Science Gertrude Mersereau, B. Mus. Piano Alma G. Rice Rural School Problems Joan Easley Dean of Music Department Anna L. Fetheroi.f, M. E. Commercial Department N. Kf.rr Thompson, A. B., Coach, Mathematics and Manual Training Lillian E. Johnson Primary Supervisor and Methods Olivette M. Gouri.ey, A. B. Public School Music and Expression Marianna Chase Physical Education Edna G. Campbell, B. S. in Ed. French and Spanish Esther Wolfe Assistant in Music Department Carl Blose Violin Leray Bowers Harnish, A. B. School Visitor Rhuama Vincent, M. E. Librarian Kathleen Elliott, A. B. Secretary to the Principal Mrs. Ellen M. 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