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

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1921 volume:

?� '• 4 APR 2 4 2001 ST f8tiiSr I Senior Rocket Slat] THE SLIPPERY ROCKET SENIOR YEAR BOOK Slippery Rock State Normal School JUNE, 1921 l-DIIOK-IN-CI IIII Lrnest Jack I!uIJ)AH I'l.L'Kh HsiHER KoONS Asm. Scheeren SSOCIATI- 1-1)1 TORS Ruth Peters Helen Humes Ruth Harsh I:dith Harrison Esther Silveus Elizabeth Gibson Theodore Murphy. Bus. Mur Uock TERMS: Out Dollar Per War; issued every moiilli during the school year Kiitcred a«. accond'clnas matter December Si, 101S, at the poslofticc at Slippery ■k. Pa., under the Act of March 1ST! . rr 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 The ('.lass of 1921 Dedicate This Book to T'A ill HR AM) MOTH UK Whose most sacred name will always be SACRIFICE AND LOVE Four 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 4 i. Foreword The following pages aim to portray life at Slippery Rock State Normal School during the year 1920-'21. However when the editors recall the events of the year and the sunshine and shadow which the Seniors and whole student body have experienced and when they contrast with these this incomplete picture, they realize how far short their endeavors have fallen. Vet. perhaps their efforts will prove a touchstone which will bring back to their classmates the activities of the year and which will guide the imagination of friends and alumni to a vision of the meaning of these months. If those responsible for the book have failed to be fair to each and all it has been through mistake and not desire. Editors are seldom infallible. To all who have helped in the preparation of the book and especially to Dean Blaisdell and Mr. I. C. Williams for their advice and suggestions are due and are hereby tendered the thanks of the editor and his associates. To the booh, good luck. Tor its editors, kindly critics. To our school. Cod speed. —Editor. Kivc 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Table of Contents Pace Senior Rocket Stall Picture - ... . 7 Dedication - -| Foreword - -- -- -- --Art Section J) Faculty - 15 Retired Members of Faculty - 25 Seniors - 27 Class Mascot - -- -- -- - 28 Juniors - - 73 1 Organizations 77 Music Department - 91 Athletics - -- -- -- -- 101 Secondary Department ------ - 109 Jokes and Jingles - 114 Chronology and Advertising ----- - 117 Student Hodv 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Stvra Might 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 North Hull The Senior Slippery Rocket Chapel Ten 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Ivlcvvll Twelve 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Tliiru-vn 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 1)k. J. Lin wood Lisenrkro Principal Fourteen Fifteen Sixteen 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 I). C. MURPHY. M.E., Ph'.D. History and Methods Kl V. GI-ORCil: I.. HAMM. A.H.. Ph.I). Psychology and History of hi ducat ion Seventeen HOWARD I . HEADLAND. A.B. Supervisor of junior High School, and English Eighteen 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 MRS. LILLIAN DeARMIT. A.B. Health Education ADA V. Mill I'ZLER, B.S Supervisor of Grades and -I, and Industrial Arts Nineteen ! ■ Twenty R. M. STLLLL. A.B., A.M., Ph.B. Director oi Training School S. II. WILLIAMS. B.S.. MS. Mature Study and Science L. L HLINMIl.l L.R. B.S.. A.M., Pd.D. Education w Twenty-one The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 ELSir: S. GREATHEAD, B.S. in Ed. Supervisor of Grades 5 and 6. and Methods in Arithmetic Twenty-two 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 FLORENCE WALLER Public School Music, Violin and Cornet Classes. Dir eel or of Hand and Orchestra MARIAN L. JOHNSON Violin. 'Cello. Assistant in Piano ARTHUR VINCENT. B.S. Mai hematics and English 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 I [ill V BOWTRS IIARNISI I. School Visitor l ATI II.1:1 N I I I IO T l A.IT Secretory to the Principal DOROTHY OORTS Rural School Rill M VINCENT Librarian 'I'wcnty-fonr The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 ADA ARMSTRONG Clerk Retired Members of the Faculty The Class of 1021 express I heir gratitude to these two men. Mr. John Calvin Ricketts and Mr. Isaac Newton Moore, who spent so many successful years in the service of our Normal School. For them, each one of us has only best wishes. MR. JOHN CAI YIN RICKLI I S Mr. Ricketts began his teaching in Slippery Rock State Normal School the day it was opened, March 2 . lSf-9, and taught continuously till June 22, 1920, a record held by Mr. Ricketts alone. Practically his entire career was given to teaching mathematics, for which he became known over the entire western half of the State. During the more than thirty-one years that he was connected with the school, Mr Ricketts had in his classes from one to seven terms each of the J.048 graduates of the school except live, and thousands of others who did not complete the course. Mr. Ricketts will always be remembered as a teacher who labored systematically and conscientiously to broaden the minds of all students who came under his guidance. MR ISAAC NI AVION MOOR I W ith the exception of three years which he taught in Westminster College. Mr. Moore was a teacher in the Slippers Rock State Normal School from March 26. IXK . to June 22. 1920. During fourteen years of his career at this place he was vice-principal of the school and for one year was acting principal. As a teacher Mr. Moore is best known in the field of science, although he was well versed in Creek and Latin. He has impressed his students with a wonderful grasp of definite knowledge, not onlv in the particular line to which he was for the time devoted, hut also in the field of general knowledge. Twenty-five 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 A Dream dreamed that S. R. met a wonderful fate - uouder if dreams come true!' t hat everything went at a smooth rapid rate— wonder if dreams come trite? That the Varsity hive had just beaten State. t hat no person ever attended class late. That meals in the dining room simply were great. I thought that to breakfast we came with a smile; That students arose with the lark. That no list of cutters was ever on file. That no one stayed out after dark. The clock in the tower was seen for a mile. Its chimes sent a thrill ever new: That marble and tile graced Society Hal! wonder if dreams come true■? And thus did I dream till the bright morning came. M v slumbers ‘were sweet the night through. How Slippery Rock halls ‘were well—crowded with fame— wonder if dreams come true? The six-thirty bell! I awoke with a start. Could I this, my dream, but renew-! What generous fairy had played such a part To verily make my dreams true. grew less amazed as I thought of the change. Saw the old things depart for the new. At first I saw dimly as though in a ha e. And wondered if dreams could come true? The only result which could thus come to pass. Came forth from a class of true blue; Tor all were so helpful, each lad and each lass. So wonder. thought, dreams come true. The name of this class, did hear you inquire? Was it you. was it you. or you ? The class which has shown such a depth and a power. Whose dreaming comes literally true? The name of this class is 1921. The ninety and six plus you. Great honor and fame for S. R. it has ‘won. And know- that my dreams are true. hi this good old class there are those to be found. Whose sun shines out clear from the blue; The sort who will turn this old world up-side-down, Who make their mere dreams come true; With students, and athletes, and artists who sing. Who sparkle and shine as the dew. Whose fame through all ages like silver bells ring. Tor now- my day dreams are come true. —Ruth Peters, ll 2l Twcnty-s -vrn 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Joan Steele Class Mascot Twenty-right 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Charter Members CLASS OIIICLRS President Vice-President Secretary I reasurer Marshal Reporter Lknhst Jack I Iarvi-y MOORF Neau: Alu) I hum as Hartford Mary Buck Asst Sen FERES Rif) saw. rip sous. Rip saw. ban}'! IIV belong to the ‘21 gang!-Are we in it? Well I should smile; We’ve been in it for a— Halo—ba—hi Ha—la—ba—lu w. 1921—’21— 21. COLORS PLOWER Red and Black Red and White Carnations MOTTO Labor omnia vincit.” (Work conquers everything) Twenty-nine The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 ERNEST JACK Jackson CiiNTKEy Pa. Bryant Class President .1 cheery blast of laughter, .1 merry roar of song; Without our industrious 'Jackie'' How could we get along? Jack” came into our midst, or rather we came into his midst, in '17. lie was bus from the start, and outclass through his elforts has the honor of being the first I reshman class to organize. Jack has let! us from Preshies to Seniors. Whenever he speaks, all others keep silent, lie is interested in music and has taken an active part in both band and orchestra work in each of the four years he has been here. I he honor of being first studeni editor of the Slippery Rocket fell upon his shoulders. Our wish to you. Prnest, is long lile and much prosperity. May you meet as much success in all of your undertakings as our Slippery Rocket has met under your careful guidance. NEALE AlH) Rochester, Pa. Bryant Class Secretary She can dance, she can sing, she can do most anything. Especially is our classmate noted as a singer. She has a very sweet voice, and takes a prominent part in the operas, recitals, etc. As secretary of the ('.lass of -I. she is a decided success. We may -safely prophesy that with her energy and enthusiasm she will make a success of her life-work. Of all household implements, she likes I ub the best. Thirty 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Ml RlHI. AGCAS West Si nbury, Pa. Phieomatmean Quiet, sedate, a girl of varied accomplishments. Apparently she allows no distractions such as young men. to interfere with her serene life, hut it is known to a few that she has had an encounter with Dan Cupid Hong shall we remember the noteworthy report Muriel gave us of the Haglesmere V. W. C. V conference held last spring. We predict, since she is conpleting the course in Music, that she will play her way to Siam, providing her fiance will wail three years for her. I. EON A BADGER Si.ippery Rock, Pa. Bryant She will meet you with laughter, She will chatter and sing. l.eona is one of our budding young artists. She is quite fond of talking, especially when she's supposed to he silent. She is much interested in her violin. We hope she may become a great musician some day. hut we doubt it. for she is very much interested in Grove City. WALTER BARBER Grove City. Pa. Bryant Every morning about 7:45 Walter arrives from North Liberty, the metropolis two miles directly north of us. in Walter we have an all around normal man. one whom we arc glad to hail as a son of 1921. As a student he stands high in his classes, as a friend there is none better. If you are in the main building at lunch time you will find that he is out for a good time. Thirty-oiic 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 I I.Okl-NCl- BHLL West Middlesex, Pa. Bryant “Thy modesty is i candle to thy merit. Plorcncc is one of our very illustrious, quiet girls. She is always hus at something and always gets things done, which is much to say lor such a little girl She has a calm, easy-going wisdom and character that is worthy of friendship. OLIVE B.ERRINGHR North Braddock, Pa. Bryant A maiden tall, with meek brown eyes. In whose orbs a longing lies Tor Grove City.” Olive is one of the members of our class who always carries an air of dignity and with this dignity a poise of gracefulness. Her favorite pastime is dancing and her avocation planting t rees. Judging from her popularity with the children she taught in the training school, we feel that Olive is an excellent teacher However, she has been heard to say that she expects to follow her chosen profession for two years only. After that, who can tell? MARY BLACK Petrolia. Pa. Bryant Class Marshal Her ways are ways of quietness.'' Mary is a charter member of our class, having entered in the fall of 1917 Although she was quite small when she entered as a I reshm.m. mu has shown her ability in doing fine work. She is a faithful member of Dr. Hamm's Bible (.'lass and the Y. W. C. A. When first seen. Mary gives the impression that her ways are ways of quietness. Yet when we learn to know her she has lots of spirit, and is full of fun. As Mary is too young to teach, her ambition is to go on to college The class of 1921 wish her the best of success. Thiriy-two 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 ROMA BLACK Slippery Kook. Pa. Piiilomathean I ho Class of '21 pats itself on the hack when it thinks it has Roma as one of its members. Roma is a graduate of Slippery Rock High School, joining us in 1918 Since then site has been an important part of our activities. Especially was she active in class meetings, starting many a lively argument She has made her mark both as a student, and as a teacher in the Training School. Rl TH BLACK Slippery Rock, Pa. Piiilomathean Ruth entered our class in 1918, after graduating from the Slippery Rock High School. She is possessed of a fund of information along agricultural lines that is seemingly inexhaustible. As a mathematician. Ruth is a go-getter.” The class in fundamentals of Mathematics which she taught will undoubtedly vouch for that. No need to wish her success: she'll attain it. VIOLA Bl RM-SON Lisbon. Ohio. Bryant Viola, quiet and thoughtful to those who meet her only occasionally, but when known more closely she is just the best all around person you could know. We find in Viola one who has well-thought-out-ideas of her own on all subjects, and who cannot be swayed by the opinions of others. Viola is a whole storehouse of good common sense. Here is to Viola! We wish her all happiness and success. Thirty-three 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 HELEN CAMPBELI Sharpsburg, Pa. Phu-omathean Helen is a tall, brown-haired girl, hailing from Sharpsburg. She joined our ranks in the fall of IP. In the time she has spent at S. R. she has made many loyal friends. She is a faithful, diligent student in all her classes, and thus attains a high standard. We are sure her success in future life will equal her standing in S. R Do you covet learning's prize? Climb her heights and take it. In ourselves our lor tunc lies; l.ife is what we make it. LAURA CAMPBELL PoRThRSviu.E. Pa. Bryant Who is the girl using that unlovely slang expression Oh. Kid. even in Good English Week' hv. Cam.” of course. She can’t help it even il she does get a scolding. Cam is one of our few charter members and has been a faithful student ever since the Ercshie stage. She says that she is going to be an Old Maid School Teacher, but we believe she has a great ambition to become a Dean.” Her favorite question this spring was. Oh. Kid. do you believe the roads will be dry enough for a Lord by Saturday? JOS! E Cl IRIS I Y ConneiJ.svii.le. Pa. Bryant fosie hails from Conncllsville: llcr blue eyes, charms are vain to tell. Cveryonc at S. K. homes it xeell. She is a good student, and deserves her high standing. We give her credit for being able to talk fluently' on any subject. 1 'Thirty-four 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 JANE COOPER Slippery Rock, Pa. Philomatheax Jane, one of our Slippery Rock girls, after graduating from Slippery Rock High School, entered our class in its Sophomore year. Her favorite study is I Tench, and she and the instructor in that subject are great pals. Jane would be an asset to am class, and we are glad that she started to school when she did. thus becoming one of us. MARGARET COOPER Slippery Rock, Pa. Philomatheax Margaret hails from a farm near Slippery Rock and joined our ranks while we were just I•'reshies. ” We have but one question to ask her: Who sent you that dainty powder puff?” So here is to Margaret, a maiden so rare. With her little brown eyes and a wreath of brown hair. She is very industrious, has a fine disposition; H e wish her success, whatever her mission. LUCILLE COURTNEY Mercer, Pa. Thou hast the patience and faith of the Saints. Did you ever see Lucille angry? No. We never did either. She hasn't time, for she is one of the very studious members of our class. She joined the good ship Class 'o’ ’21 only last spring term, and has always been a very loyal member. Thirty-five 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket I RANCF.S COX New Castle, Pa. Bryant Frances hails from that young and prosperous city, southwest of Slippery Rock.—New Castle. She is especially popular in the Secondary Department, as one of the Freshman linglish instructors Some persons like the works of Mark Twain, or Zane Grey, hut Frances prefers the writings of Stephenson. We are proud to claim her as a classmate, and proclaim her “weighed and not found wanting.” AU-TUA CRITCIII.OW I Iakkisvii.le. Pa. Bryant Like the Sprint-— l-'resb and wild and sweet l see. Aletha has disproved the statement that beauty and brains are not found together, for she has both. As she shines especiall in Dr. Hamm’s classes, you know she really is bright. This seems very strange in view of the fact that we know letha has other interests which might take her mind from her studies. She is a rare compound of frolic and fun and—seriousness. I he Class of '21 wish her success and happiness throughout life. PF.ARI CRONIN I Iookstown, Pa. Bryan i Patient and quiet and studious. Peat I entered the Class of 1()2I in the spring of IS. She is one of our downtown girls and is an active member of the Bryant Society She won Considerable fame in writing poetry in F.nglish 23. Pearl has proved herself one of Slippery Rock’s good teachers. Thirty-six 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 HELEN CURRY BukriETTSTowN. Pa. PhilomatheAk Hi'lot is a stately blond. So tall ami neat ami shy. A nil she always keeps a smile When her “Reno passes by. Helen is a demure and sweet lass as one would wish to find, but behind her dignified reserve lies very charming personality. In her work she has attained a goal, and the class of '21 wishes her great renown in the future which lies before her. GENEVIEVE CYPHER Cabot, Pa. PnitOMATiiEAK A very shy and retiring young lady—sometimes She is known by her giggle, which is inimitable. She chatters, chatters as she goes; Her tongue, it ceases never; Men may come ami men may go. Ilut she goes on forever. But for all that she is a good worker. LUCY DAI BI.NSP1 CK Bkuin. Pa. Philomathean l.ucy entered our ranks as a Junior and has been one of the shining lights of our class. She has a jolly good laugh that will drive the blues away from anyone, l.ucy makes friends with all those with whom she comes in contact. There is one phrase which seems especially suited to her: To know her is to love her. The Class of '21 join in wishing I ucy a bright and successful future. Thirty-seven 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 M RGARET DAl'BENSPECK Bruin, Pa. Philomathean Margaret is a very conscientious girl who attends strictly to her own business, hut nevertheless she is always willing to heip anyone, at any time. She is very sensible and has proved that she is here for the good she can get from her studies. She has done good work in school, and will undoubtedly succeed in all her undertakings. WILLIAM DENNY Butler, Pa. Bryant We're glad that ''Bill’s” dad had the good judgment to send his son to Slippery Rock, for how would we ever have survived without those 9:40 ‘ serenades? Besides his melodious voice, Bill's” accomplishments turn to the field of sport, lie has won his letter twice in football, and three times in baseball. The latter seems to be his national bid.” for he'd rather go to practice than drink—tea. Bill's merry laugh and natural humor have made him a general favorite with all the ladies. SYLVIA DeSTEFANO Turtle Creek. Pa. Philomathean Modest and sweet. Sylvia came to our class in the fall of 1919 as a pretty, black-haired, brown-eyed lassie, with crimson cheeks. She has proved to her classmates that she is a kind-hearted, honest, and faithful worker, being an active member of the Philomathean Literary Society, and having a part in this year's pageant. Sylvia has shown her ability along teaching lines, and we are sure she will be successful in her chosen work. Thirty-eight 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 «• MYRTLE DIM IT Si.ii'Pi-RY Rock. Pa. Bryant I bis dark-eyed, dark-haired lassie entered our ■-'lass as a Ireshman. She is a very industrious and energetic student ami is always ready to recite. Although she will leave some things to l ate, she will not her lessons Myrtle is earning two courses, namely, the Normal and the c h educational, and she is doing both very success-tully. Myrtle may teach for two years but—we doubt it. ANNA DOPCUS Duquesne, Pa. Piiii.omatiuan I his fair-haired, light complexiorted lass came to us from Duquesne High. She has been here for the last two years. Anna is very optimistic, and was never known to frown. Each day finds her always the same. Her motto seems to be. Laugh and the world laughs with you.” She succeeds in her classes as well as many of her companions who worn much about their studies. HAZKI DUPE WlLKINSBURG, P. . PlIII.OMATIIBAN Happy am I, from cart' I am free; Why aren't they, all contented like me? A charming personality and a bewitching smile, make Hazel a girl adored by all. And she never talks, especially in Agriculture when she is teasing Mr. Cook. Her favorite pastimes are teasing, looking at people's complexions, waving her hair and reciting in class. Her text books are highly illustrated with works of art. Hazel's many friends wish her the best of success, throughout life. Thirty-nine The Senior Slippery Rocket RUBY IiGBI-R'1 Transfer, Pa. Bryant Ruby is a strong believer in the adage. Silence is Golden. She is one of those girls who are seen and not heard. Il the teacher didn’t call on Ruby once in a while, one would never know she was present. But she is not so quiet as she looks, for she can laugh and joke as well as work. r.orence i:111 n Mahoningtown, Pa. Bryant Florence has been loyal to us in all respects. She has one fault, however, she likes to sleep during breakfast hour and then rush to class Vee(?) and winsome she once possessed a heart, but a Mahoningtown man wears it in his vest pocket now. Ever diligent and faithful in her work, she goes forth with the promise of a bright future. We do not believe she will wield the rod in the school room for many years, for her friends have frequently heard of a Somebody who seems to figure prominently in her plans. NANCY IHRGl SON McKees Rocks, Pa. Bryant Nancy, better known as Mitz, is small of stature: but 'good goods are always done up in small packages.” Mit .i dearly loved Dr. Hamm and one of her favorite expressions in his classes was .“Oh. now. I didn't mean that; I mean oh. you know! Big ideals. lots of push, determination, ability to stand up for her own rights—and there you have Mitz.” But don't be misled, for she has mischief in proportion to her good points. 1 Pori • 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 HELEN I: LAMA GAN McKeesport, Pa. Philomathean Pretty' Ves. Witty? Of course. Quiet? Well, hardly. Helen is one of those persons, whom the more you see the better you like. She came to S R. last year during the winter term, and immediately made herself welcome by her charming personality. I lelen will succeed as a teacher, we feel sure—if she teaches. The class wishes her the best of luck. I lid.DAM Pl.l'KK McKeesi'okt, Pa. Bryant lluldah is an import from the metropolis of McKeesport. We can truthfully say that our school is all the better for her coming here. She is sure to succeed because of her ambition, ability, and independent nature She is one of our associate editors, and is very active in literary society, being a loyal Bryant. The Y. V. C. A. has also been much benefit ted as a result of her earnest work, Everyone who knows lluldah likes her. AMY FULLERTON Enon Valley. Pa. Bryant Amy is one of those delightful and studious members of our number who forgets to attend class on Saturdays. She generally answers when called upon, and sometimes gets into deep arguments with her teachers In the gym she may be found teaching a physical training class, using the expression. Class, attention! She is seldom seen out after dark, although she is afraid of nothing except mice I hen there is a tall, dark-haired lad: and we are awaiting further developments. l'orty-oiu- The Senior Slippery Rocket j 21 El I .ABETII GIBSON Grafton. Pa. Philomatiiean Though Betty has spent years in S K S. N.. this is the first year she has been a member of our class. On account of illness in her family, she was compelled to leave school for a year, hut she returned this fall, receiving a hearty welcome. Among her many accomplishments, is her art. and her classmates fully expect some day to see Betty's drawings in Harper's Bazaar or “Life. HELEN GILL Slippery Rock. Pa. Philomathean This is I lelen. the one of our number who never seems to have a care or worry in the world. She is a brilliant student, but seems to experience difficulty in remaining long in one position in class. Helen's hobby is mathematics, and in solid and trig. she was a wonder. She is talented in music, and would not greatly surprise us by following that activity. RUTH HALL Worthington, Pa. Bryant This dark-eved. smiling lass has been with us for two years. She has a shy appearance, but those who know her well would never accuse her of being quiet. She is a very energetic student, and shows the results of her labor?, by a ready response in the classroom. We. her classmates, predict for Ruth a most successful future. Iforty-two The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 EDITH HARRISON Tarf.ntum, Pa. Philomathean .1 merry heart tnaketh ti glad countenance. Edith is one of the tower room bunch. And without her they can't get along, Eve a hunch. I or who else could keep Hazed in order and he Queen of Silence when Dean Elliott lip-toes past the door? Yes. who hut Edith? She usually wears a serious face, hut when she starts opening wide those big grey eyes of hers and raising those arches above them, watch out: for although she has an angelic countenance, yet she is a—well, just the opposite within. Summing Edith up. let us say. When joy and duty clash. Let duty go to smash RUTH HARSH Ai.i.ison Park, Pa. Bryant Has it ever been your privilege to know a girl, who is bubbling over with enthusiasm at all times? The Senior class has just such a member, and her name is “Harshie. She entered S. R. as a Freshman and through the four years she has been one of the leaders of the class. Bryant Society could not have existed without her. As a debater she is unexcelled, and as a cheerleader, well, many a game would have been lost, without Ruth's constant efforts. In every activity, whether work or pleasure, she always did her share and more. Ruth's motto is and always will be. I.augh and the world laughs with you.” THOMAS HARTFORD Neoley. Ohio. Bryant Class Treasurer “Tommy hails from Darlington, and happy are we that he joined our class. Much of the success of the Y. M. C. A. is due to his efforts. Tom is an intelligent student, and although he doesn't approve of dancing he has of late learned the “Campbell walk Prom the literary ability he has shown, we are certain he will succeed. Forty-three 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 BELLE HERBERT Natrona. Pa. Phii.omatiieaN Sweet ami modest, happy and Ray. Always ready to do and say The kindest thing in the kindest way. Belle, as her name indicates, is one of the favorites of the ('lass of ’21. She is a loyal member, and with her merry brown eyes and sweet smile, well—who could resist Belle? She was our class secretary during our Junior year, and we know that she will he as successful in her life (?) work of teaching as she was as a secretary. MARY IIERSHEY Wn.KtNSBURG, Pa. Bryant Always happy, always gay. Making everything seem play. Sever absent, never late— Oh! to boast of such a slate. The dignity of the Senior Class, the personification of modesty—that is Mary. She always seems quiet and sedate, but sometimes these meek and docile people are just the kind to lead one a merry chase And we believe Mary can do this. Like all studious girls. Mary has great ambitions. and whatever she may undertake she will have the best wishes of the ('lass of '21. I LORA IIOCKENBERRY West Sunbury, Pa. Phii.omatiieaN Here is Flora with her broad and winning smile. She is an industrious lass, and really seems to enjoy studying. But Flora does not toil all the time. She believes in liberal education, and wishes to have her social nature developed also. Flora’s favorite pastime is car-riding. Although she prefers large machines, she says a Maxwell is good enough. Don't be surprised if you hear of her teaching domestic science in Wellsboro. Pa. T’ortyfour 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 ODliTTA IIODGKINSON Ni: v Castle, Pa, Bryant Deity is a representative of No—Ca—Hi. She came to Slippery Rock in '19 “It's an ill wiml that blows nobody good: for what was 'e—Ca—Hi's loss has been our gain We are very glad that Deity is so loyal to the Rid)” and black of '21. She not only takes the regular normal course, but is a good art student as well. She makes many good posters, but—mark me—is not an imposter. MABHI HOI-M I; 1ST I!R I-non Valley, Pa. Bryant I he other Siamese twin in that I lot'meister-l.ingcrman affair We are not quite sure but we think Mabel not only likes to argue, but enjoys it. If you want to punish her just tell her not to talk. She is a very good Matured girl, and is always successful when it comes to brain work. Mabel has been a loyal Bryant during her entire stay at Slippery Rock. She comes from the country and is proud of it ISABHL HOI CK Pittsburgh, Pa. Piiilomathean Isabel left the smoky city for S. R in the fall of ’19. She is popularly known as Duckie. and carries a big. broad smile which is in keeping with her motto. Keep Smiling.” She truly is a whimsical person. Her desires range from candy, movies, and styles to Sunday.” She is seldom known to arrive at class on time. l ’orty fivu 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 FAITH HOVER New Wii.minoton, Pa. Bkyant Here’s to the girl with a heart amt a smile, That makes the bubble of life inorth while. Faith was graduated from New Wilmington High in 'IS and joined our ranks as a Junior in '20. She is sweet tempered, and it takes a lot to make her angry. She is loval in all her work, and holds a place of high esteem in the hearts of her classmates. VEKA HOYTS Cl.INTONVILLE, Pa. Ft 11LOMATIIEAN Quiet and well liked is Vera. Brown hair and eyes and always a pleasant smile for everyone She takes school with great seriousness, and is very earnest in everything she does. Vera is some limes seen but seldom heard. She is so studious she never thinks of skipping classes, and is well liked by all. We shall remember her by cjuiet disposition. Her favorite studies are English and Jim.” HELEN HUMES Ashis wall, Pa. Philomathean When Helen's name is mentioned we shall always recall to our memory that ever-smiling face. Why. we have even seen her smile on the basketball floor; We shall also remember Helen as always having a sweet word for the occupants of South Hall. Her favorite evening expression is, Any letters for me tonight, Hockey?” Why she expected so many letters was a mystery until the Pitt Dental basketball team came to Slippery Rock. That solved the mystery. Aside from this Helen is a loyal member of the Class of '21. Forty-six 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 ELIZABETH IFFT Slippery Rock, Pa. Philomathhak Belly is one of the most quiet and most studious girls of our class, although she manages quite often to speak of Floyd. She hails from a farm near Slippery Rock, and joined our ranks four long years ago. I.isten! What is that rambling sound? Why is is just “Betty out so early in her little old Ford. Although she is small she reminds us that Good goods are done up in small packages. FLORENCE JAMISON Karns City, Pa. Philomathean Florence is one of our studious girls Yes! she always has her lessons, and is always ready to help a fellow in time of trouble. One thing we would like to know. Florence: Where did you get that pleasant smile you have for every one? I o he happy is the purpose for which you were placed in this world. GENEVIEVE KELLY Oi.iNTONYU.i.h. Pa. Phu.omathlan illle Gin?view, always so spry, Came to Slippery Rock from Clint omille High. Everyone admires Genevieve's pretty brown curls. Though very small in stature, she makes up for it by her industrious work at her studies. I ler greatest wish is to come out at the head of her class. When not busy with her studies she is full of fun. and can think up mischief with any of us May the image of our little classmate stay,’ Always ami forever as she is today. Pony-seven 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket VIOLET KING Kennerdeix, Pa. Bryant We have always heard ihat the expression of the face tells the character of the person If this is true, Violet certainly must have a sweet character, and every Senior will say in her case. Never was a truer statement made. She is a very active member of the Bryant Society, being one of their Inter-Societv debaters for this year. The Senior class is proud to own her as a member. RUTH KLIilN Garrick. Pa. Philomathea’n Ruth came to us at the beginning of our Sophomore year. She is especially fond of athletics. basketball being her specialty. Her chief accomplishment is talking. She never skips classes, is never late, and is always up for breakfast. She has a smile all her own. which often breaks out into a hearty laugh. She is one of our ambitious girls, and believes in preparedness in her studies. We don't believe she cares much for men(?) HAZEL KNAlII Valencia, Pa. Bryant ,’l sweeter sir I you ne’er did see, For a sweeter xirl there can not he. Hazel is quite an industrious lass, but she is always ready to take time to play. She has many high aspirations, some of which are to be a missionary, to be a doctor, to marry a preacher, and to become a rural supervisor. Hazel will not be satisfied unless she attains at least two of these. We wish her much success. By the way. is it Lawrence county or Lawrence somebody that brings the blushes to Hazel's dimpled cheeks? Forty-eight 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket ESTHER KOONS Piitsbukc.h. P . Piiilo.mathkan list her has so much individuality that it is hard to select something to write about her So a few hints: Cheerful disposition, good student, fine company, rare ability. Common sense is her watchword. Her literary talent secured tor her the position of one of the assistant editors of our school magazine. MARY LAI C.IILIN Mamoninutown, Pa. Bryant Mary is a jolly, good-natured girl who practices the saying. Laugh and grow fat.” She is a favorite among the students and faculty. She has a sweet and sympathetic nature, but a strong and determined will along certain lines. Mary's favorite leisure-hour activities are kidding” the train conductors, binning Dr Hamm, making candy, talking at the table, chewing gum. and reading. All these and many more, mixed with pep and common sense is Mary, one of the most loyal members of '21. MARGARET LlilSli Slippery Rock, Pa. Bryant Just good natured. that is all. and never pretentious. Margaret is a charter member of our class and has been loyal and faithful during her entire stay at Slippery Rock. She is ever ready to lend a helping hand, and her winning smile has won her many friends. Oft times her cheeks grow red with maiden blushes. r'oryy-ninc 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 BESSIE I.INGKKMAN Ci.aytonia. Pa. Bryant Alt bo she is lull i� J slender, Her heart is bin and tender. Bessie is one of the rioted Siamese twins. and we can not imagine what she will do without Mabel next year Because of her conscientious outlook on life ami her sterling qualities, we are quite sure she will make a successful teacher. She is all that a teacher could wish a student to be. good, honest, industrious, bright, and quiet, exceedingly quiet. In addition to all this she has a very sweet disposition. We wish her all the success of life. HHI.HN LYTTLE Ci.iNT6ftYU.LE P . Bryant Helen is one of those girls that you involuntarily look at twice Coming from Clintonville in 1919, she has proved herself worthy of graduating with us of '21. I lelen has a pair of eyes that miss little, as the seventh and eighth grade pupils have discovered, anil a smile that is liver-Ready W e expect big things of you. I lelen. Don't disappoint us. We're sure you won't. I l.ORHNCI .MAGI RD't Sarvlk, Pa. Philomathhan No is one of the many well liked girls of '21. Although her hair is of a reddish tinge, yet she has an amiable disposition. We are glad to number No as a member of our class, and sincereK hope her success in the teaching profession will be as great as her present promise of success She is very successful in escaping the watchful eye of the Dean, but her intimate friends will never accuse her of being quiet. Kifiv 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket ANNA MARTIN Grove City Pa. Bryant This young lady came from the wilds near liau Claire.—and how glad we are that she did! Though one of the down-town” girls, she is not unknown to those in the dorm.” Although bright in all her classes. Anna shone especially in Music Methods We are certain of Anna's future success in any line of endeavor. FLORENCE MOORE Hast Brook, Pa. Bryant This bonny lass who hails from East Brook, joined the ranks of '21 in the fall of 19; Her motto. Let me live in the house bv the side of the road and be a friend to man.” can easily be detected if one is around her very long. Her favorite pastime is hiking. I'he Seniors join in wishing Florence a most successful future. HARVEY MOORE Butler, Pa. Bryant Class Vice-President After spending some time in I tide Sam's Army. Harvey came back to join us in our junior year, and we are indeed glad he had the perseverance to return and finish with us. I le has shown his ability in leadership as president of the Y. M. C. A., which has closed a very successful year llarvev is vice-president of the class and an active Bryant. When it comes to having experience with Cupid. Harvey has eclipsed all his classmates. If you wish further information, read the clerk of court's record for last holiday season Fifty-one 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 THEODORE MURPHY Slippery Rock, Fa. Piiilomatiibak What strange creature have we here? This is one of Slippery Rock's best products, a composite mixture of one-half clown, one-quarter student and the rest good nature. Ted. for we know him by no other name, has been a shining light in most of our plays, and has always been a favorite among the ladies His point of greatest interest is cheer leading, although he has won great fame on the tennis court. Ted's favorite book is “Robinson Crusoe.' mostly Robinson.” We all join in wishing Ted a happy and successful life. grace McFarland New Wilmington, Pa. Phii.omathean Grace is one of our tall, dignified classmates, loved by all. When you first look at her you think she is very quiet, but upon further acquaintance you change your mind. She is chuck-full of blarney, and has quite an optomislic outlook upon life. I S i l l I McKEE Suckviu.e, Pa. Bryant A worker with time left for pleasure. That’s our Estelle. She's the kind that's up and doing, never shirking her duty. Concerning her ability, just ask Dean Blaisdell listella always has a smile for everyone, both great and small. Another accomplishment of hers that probably no other Senior has to her credit is. well, just look at her engagement finger. We wish her a very successful future. l;ifiy-two 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 GERTRUDE Mc.KEE Worthington'. Pa. Philomathean Gert is one of the pillars of our class anil towers high above the average. She is of a dream) disposition—anil no wonder, for some day she intends to become a famous opera singer! But honest. 'Geri.' we should like to hear from you in music class. She has a sunny disposition, which is a valuable possession. W e all like her. BI:SS 11 McMEEKIN Ciiicoka. Pa. Philomathean Bessie is an uncommon girl. She knows when to talk and when to hold her tongue. This mark of distinction is envied around S. R. She is noted for her cheerful smile, which is in evidence no matter what goes wrong. As a teacher, we know she is going to make .1 brilliant success, but we predict Domestic Science will become her joy ere long, because we have heard her say. I'm going out West to teach the young cow bovs how to cook.” BLANCHE PARKER Hmlenton, Pa. Bryant ) es. this is Blanche, the girl with the chestnut hair and laughing eyes. She is cheerful and loved by all, but she reciprocates some people's love more than others. She has taken an active part in athletics and starred in the Junior-Senior basketball game. Our class is proud to claim her as a delegate to Laglesmere, and we feel certain the benefits were not hers alone as her report gave new light and inspiration to us.' Fifty-three 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Rl III PINKS Haffey. Pa. Bkyani A combination of fun, brains, and beauty. Very rarely are there such traits found in one person, but every Senior will agree that Petey li'.s that description exactly. She came to S. R. in IHI9 from Oakmont High School. Class po.'less and Bryant essayist are two roles she has filled successfully We have no fear for Ruth's future, because just ask the I reshies of the 2:15 Lnglish class if she can't teach PMIIA PHIPPS WlSI.KY. Pa. PitII.O.NtA'I'HhAN sweet- good-natured girl whose motto is. Make haste slowly, very, very slowly. when going to class. Looking into the future we predict that Lmilv will make a line farmerette. She has proved her worth by her work in the school garden this spring. Lmilv has but to look at a cabbage plant and it will grow. We hope Lmilv will be as successful throughout life. KLSSA PHIPPS. I Iakkisvii.i.h, Pa. Piiii.omathean Jiessa Phipps, our red haired lass. I-.asily di: Unfinished from the rest of the class. Ressa is a happy-go-lucky girl, who does not believe in letting her lessons over-burden her I ler favorite amusements are chew ing gum. getting married, and bluffing the teachers We are sure that not all of Ressa’s interests center in Slippery Rock. Fifty-four 19 | The Senior Slippery Rocket | 21 MARION POPPLHTON Siiarpsbuko, Pa. Philomath ran Marion completed the course at spinwall High before coming to Slippery Rock, entering in 1919. She is studious' and even tempered, qualities which more of us should possess She is intensely interested in Astronomy, anti we are willing to wager that she will soon buy a telescope, that she ma see clear to Mars. I’wo years will probably be the limit of her pedagogical effort. Ol I I K RALSTON Krister, Pa. Bryant Oliver is the most agreeable boy of our class. He is quiet and well mannered. Although thought bv some to be bashful, it is on account of his conservative disposition What would the Senior basketball team have done without his guarding? He is well liked by the fair sex. but docs not seem to take kindly to their advances Oliver, we wish you success. ELSIE RAMSEY Pokihrsvili.r, Pa. Bryant I he Town Group” is proud to claim Ramsey” as one of its memoers. bhe is very studious, but this does not hinder her from having a good time. She is a charter member of the class and a loyal member of the Bryant Society Ramsey is especially fond of the library, anil is often seen there conversing with a member of the Secondary Department The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 MARGARET RP.PD Slippery Rock. Pa. Bryant Margaret, better known as Peg. is one of the jolliest girls in our class. She somehow has a peculiar failing for the opposite sex. hut seems to pick on the tall slim blondes. Her motto seems to be Play before work. and if she has anything to say about it she generally has it too. Then, when site works, she surely does. We have heard good reports of her work and no doubt she will continue her good work as a teacher unless this particular friend of hers decides her future otherwise. I-RANCKS ROBINSON Mercer, Pa. Bryant Prances has been a faithful, diligent, and receptive student all the time she has been at Slip-pen Rock. She is attending school for the good she can get out of it rather than just for the fun of school life. We all sincerely wish her success in her future work, because she is A girl that we love for her sweet, sunny smile, girl that we know will sure be worth while. SARA Bid.I P ROBINSON Gi.ENFiF.ti), Pa. Phii.omathean Valuable articles come in small packages. liven though Bobbie is a good student, put her on a tennis court or a gym floor and she has the awe-inspiring class stars beaten to a frazzle. I bis is clearly shown in her work as side center on the girls' basketball team. We all recognize Bobbie's” knack of winning friends. Her life seems formed of riddles, but her future is quite clear. If you read the stars, vou will find she is destined to sail the sea of—oh. you know—with our cheer leader. f Fifty-six i The Senior Slippery Rocket B1KTMA SANK I A' Volant, P . liver loving, sweet, and fund. These are the things she brings to wind. Bertie ts one of the three who came to us front Plain Grove Nigh School. She is also a member of the Down I’own Group ” She is very studious, and says that she likes to work. We believe her. because, she does not spend so much time getting ready to study and growling about her long lessons as some of us do. but gets right down to business. Keep it up, Bertie. WNI SCIIHHRKN Class Reporter I :oKi City. Pa. PmilomatheXn liven though Anne does appear as an angel some times (for did we not all recogni e her in the fairy opera?) yet the rest of the time she is bubbling over with enthusiasm ami is ready to lead her classmates and friends into all sorts of mischief and fun. We are sure no one enjoys a frolic more than does Anne. She is just as popular with the bovs as with the girls, and. as for money,—well. Anne never lacks a Bill. Mthough she hails from l;ord City all trace that can be found of the car by that name is a Huh. In conclusion let us say that To know her is to love her. l;I.ORl:NCK SCOl.l.ARD Si.ippi-ky Rock. Pa. Pmilomatiiean I bis light haired, blue-eyed lass is one of the modest members of our class. At first sight she impresses one as being very quiet, but on further acquaintance she proves herself a jolly sport. Books alone do hot claim her attention, for she is well versed in the household arts. Fifty-seven 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 MARGARET SCO I I ARD Slippery Rock, Pa, Piiilomathean Peg is one of the many shorties of our class, but she says. Good goods are put up in small packages. lie careful. Peg! So is poison. liven if she is small, she can surely tell stories. You should hear her in Dean Blaisdell's class. She has us all wishing that we could be back in the primary grades again, for her pupils surely will get some good stories So ready to be pleasant and kind. Deep of soul, mighty of mind. MARY SHANER Plain Grovf., Pa. Bryant Mary came to us from the City of Plain Grove, where she was graduated from the High School in ’19. She excels in Industrial Arts. You should just see her baskets and fancy work. She also likes buggy-riding, although she doesn’t always get into the right buggy or stay in after she does get there, because the center of grayiiy seems to be near the earth . To tell you all about her Would only be confessing. That ever since we've known her. She has always kept us guessing. ESTHER SHAPES Homestead, Pa. Philomathean After graduating from Homestead High School. Esther had the rare good judgment to select Slippery Rock for further education. Possibly next year we'll see her in her institution of higher education. If her recitations in Psychology and History of Education are fair samples, we fear not that Esther will come through with flying colors. We sincerely hope so. Esther. I Tifty-cight 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 v HELEN SMITH Wesley. Pa. Silence is Golden. Helen evidently believes in this priceless slogan, for she strictly observes it. But as with most quiet people. Helen can do things, as is shown by her grades. She is a graduate of Wesley High School, and came to S. R. in the fall of |0|0. In all activities we can he sure Helen will do her share The class wishes her the best of luck in the future. WILDA STEWART Euclid, Pa. Bryant “To he or not to her' That was the question with “Wee gee. Whether it were better to teach school or take up some other profession, hut happy are we. for she decided in favor of the former. She is a conscientious girl, and is slow to anger, hut when once aroused, her red hair stands for something. We are glad to have her as a member of our class, and wish her much success in life. I I DA THOMPSON West Sunbury, Pa. Bryant In every way are we proud to have Leda as a member of our class. She has shown her ability in many ways, hut particularly in athletics and as a future teacher Leda played guard on Varsity ’21 and the Class learn' Besides doing her daily work, she always found time to talk to the masculine members of the school. We anticipate a very successful future for her. iO'fty-niiu' 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 EDNA THORPE Grove City, Pa. Bryant Eddie” entered our class in ’17. and has proved herself an essential factor in the class of '21. She is sweet and dimpled, and has a gentle and loving disposition. But. oh! heware of the laughing blue eyes hidden demurely by those long brown lashes. They’re a sure sign that mischief is abroad, and surely no one enjoys a frolic better than “Eddie.” DORA TWENTIER I-vans City. Pa. Bryant It is tranquil people that accomplish much. Dora is one of the steady workers, and well deserves the place which she holds among the first She is noted for her original ideas. This was very plainly shown in her success at pleasing every one as president of the V. W. C A. Dora made such a charming Martha Washington we are sure George will be a fortunate man. “To know her is to love her. may be said of Dora. ALDA VINCEN1 1 Iarkjsviuf., Pa. Bryant Happy, light hearted and free h this little lass. Alda V. Alda is fond of giggling anil it doesn't take a detective to locate her. Her motto might be. Why worry? Laugh and grow fat.” She pretends that she doesn't care for boys, but she spends many of her week-ends at home. We wonder why? She is good-natured, honest and true-blue, and we all love her. Sixty 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket I'RED VINCENT Supper y Rock, Pa. Bryant I;rod was graduated from Slippery Rock High School, and. thirsting for more knowledge, joined our class in the fall of 19. lie has an unusual disposition, being kind, thoughtful, anil sincere. When he first started to normal he was a girl hater.” but of late he has developed a tender spot for the ladies, and it is a common sight to see him deeply engrossed in the study of feminine charms. JULIA WADI. Dilliner, Pa. Bryant Now Julia Wade has sunny hair, but is not a bit like you would expect a person to be that has that auburn tint. I low she manages to learn all her lessons and to read all her letters is a wonder to us. Julia says she is going to become a great violinist. Goixl luck to you. Julia. We wish you all the success in the world. ELIZABETH WAI H R Mamont. Pa. Bryant Big ideas, lots of determination and push—that’s Betty. She has been a very energetic and helpful student to the class of ’21. She is always ready to offer suggestions and to give her ideas. She is a faithful V. W. and Sunday school worker, and also a loyal Bryant We understand that “Betty is very fond of fruit, especially Lemon. That’s all right “Betty;” it's easier to teach one than thirty. Sixiy-uiw 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 NHI.I.IH WAREHAM Sandy Lake. Pa. Philomath Ean elite's a lassie faith golden ban. Merry blue eyes and a dignified an That has made her friends AI most everywhere. .1 teacher of note ice feel sure she will make I ho for a very few years, the work she may take, for a Porter“ awaits to escort her in slate To a welcoming cottage with rose-covered gate. KATHRYN WESTLAKE Jackson Centke. Pa. Piiilomathean Katie. as she is known to us. though one of our best students, is one of the liveliest girls in the class. She is a charter member, anil has won distinction as a deciaimer and a debater. lihough devoted t her books, she always has time for a joke She is popular among the whole student body, and especially among the boys She takes as her motto. Work before play. N 1:1.1.II: WOl.l li New Kensington. Pa. Phii.omatuman Can any good thing come out of New Kensington'- Well, we rather guess so! In the two short years that she has been one of us. we have learned what a good thing Nellie is She was never known to come unprepared to class, yet we doubt that she missed main good times. W'e all wish her the same. The best of luck. 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Music Graduates MURIEL AGGAS Practice, practice every Jay. Is what we hear our Muriel say. In music she’s among the best. ust ask li. II. to tell the rest. In the same year. Muriel received diplomas from both Normal and Music Departments. When Muriel first took part in the student recitals of Slippery Rock she wore her hair down her back, and became noted for her attempts at bowing. Among the numbers she played at various student recitals are the following: Ocean at Sunrise........Coe me I lumoreske ......Rachmaninoff LaPileuse .................Raff Peer Gynt Suite...........Grieg Sonata Op. 41 No. 2...Beethoven The Monlight Sonata.....Beethoven Muriel was accompanist for the Junior Orchestra and for the classes in aesthetic dancing. VII,ETTA STAMM Prospect, Pa. Bryant Gentle and quiet and studious too. That’s Vdelta through and through. Viletta is a member of the Bryant Literary Society. and has taken an active part in the music both in solos and orchestra work. Her name has appeared often on programs of student recitals of the Music Department. Among the numbers she played are the following: Pierette ............... Chammade Erotican .................Syogren Butterfly Dance ............Trim! Consolation III............I.is;l Consolation VI..............Listf Sonata Op 41 No. I Beethoven Viletta was accompanist for the Junior Orchestra and for the classes in aesthetic dancing. Sixty-three 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 With the Colors IIARVFY A. MOOR I• I larvey Moore entered I nde Sam’s arm on September 19, 1917 He was trained with the Medical Detachment of the 323rd Field Artillery at Camp Sherman. Ohio, and embarked for France with this regiment on lime 10. 1918. Mr. Moore was in active service from September 2( . 1917. until the armistice was signed on November II. 1918. Then he continued with this regiment in the Army of Occupation until April 17. 1919 At this time he was transferred to the 18th Infantry with which regiment he returned home on September 3. and received his discharge on September 2( , 1919. The Story of Our Progress Yes. we are Seniors. We are possessed of dignity, self-confidence, intelligence, haughti-ness. wisdom, understanding. I here is no questioning it. we must admit it. Who would have thought in September. 1917. that in four brief years the host of ver-dantly fresh I reshmen. who entered Slippery Rock State Normal, would undergo such .1 metamorphosis as we have undergone? We were green! I'his also we admit. But now. who dare point to Seniors and breathe that awful word? I he faculty of our loved school were far-sighted enough to see our possibilities, and we were allowed to become an organization. A year later, strange as it may seem, some of us became Sophomores. No longer were we designated by that hated title. Frshmen. BY uvre it! I he authorities of the school entertained a similar opinion of us. for they entrusted it to us to inaugurate the idea of the Sophomore Class giving a play. On the evening of April 14. 1919. Mrs. Briggs of the Poultry Yard was presented. Was it a success? l.et history speak. Succeeding Sophomore Classes have failed to follow our unallowable example But then, there never was a class like ours, before or since. In the autumn of 1919 the original class was all but inundated by the annual flood of high school graduates who enter the school in the Junior year. Such a conglomeration of brains and beauty could not but be cordially accepted, and we welcomed these new members with open arms. They truly were worthy of us pioneers, and they now form a large majority of our class. Jacksville? You. my dear reader, may never have heard of it. but we of the Senior Class, we know it. In the late afternoon of January 21, 1920. we were on our joyful way to this sequestered village. The larger part of the time spent in going was taken up in explaining how it happened that we decided so suddenly to have the sled load party. Once at the Grange Hall, which was our destination, wc broke out in songs, cheers, yells, and other Sixty-four 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 forms of vocal enjoyment. Of course Four Young Couples a’ Skating Went.” and some “shook a nasty shoe” until time to eat. After supper, our chaperons favored us with various selections, among which were several short and scintillating speeches, anil an organ solo, a la grotesque, by a musical member of the faculty. After the “he-quartet” had rendered a few selections, the party broke up and stampeded for the choice seats in the sleds. The moonlight was beautiful, (there wasn't any. but it’s proper to refer to it) and one of the drivers became uncertain as to the way home. It may have been the moonlight, but we think it was a direct result of the pipe he smoked. Murmurs of “Take your hand out of my muflf. Get till my feet. and I say Buzz, where'll heck are we? were heard, and the quartet again burst forth in song, inquiring whether or not there was “still room for me? I he “lost” and last sled arrived at the landing at 10:10. and after a rousing cheer for themselves and their classmates, its occupants raced to the dorms. Another memorable date in our history is May T I‘ 20. for on that evening, was given the Junior party. Closely connected with this date is Max 17. 1920. when we honored the Class of 1920 at the Junior-Senior Front. Also, we might add that on the afternoon of that same May 17. William C. Denny, our Ivy Day orator, received the hand-painted spade with which to plant our ivy this year, and upon receiving the same, delivered a never-to-be-forgotten oration in reply to a representative of the Class of 1920. Green Stockings, our Junior play. June 21. 1920. Played before the largest house of the year, anil proclaimed the amateur theatrical success of many years. Nuf Ced. At the beginning of our Senior year a comparatively large proportion of our class returned to complete the course. To begin the social activities of the class for the year, we held the annual weincr roast in the gym. September 27, 1920. s all well-regulated xveiner roasts are held in gymnasium, the torrential rain, which descended from 0:01) A M off and on until 12:00 midnight, had little effect on the success of the affair I his was the occasion when Mr. S. II. Williams showed what a good sport” he is. by piloting his Metal Hlizabeth” through hub-deep mud to Grove City, in order to bring us provisions. For about a half an hour during the evening, when the lights went out, we were left in the dark as to our whereabouts. Mr. Cook appeared with candles, however, and we gathered round the “camp fire” to listen to stories, ghost and otherwise. t 10:00 o'clock, we retired to our several boudoirs, to dream of wild hot dogs” and cheese sandwiches. November 15. 1920, saw us again in the gym, this time all fussed up in our glad rags. This was the Senior party As it i still fresh in our memories, I will not swell my already lengthy narrative with a detailed account thereof. April 9. 1921, marks a red-letter day in athletic history in the school. Heretofore, the Juniors had alway s won the Junior-Senior basketball game. I his year, our girls broke that precedent, by winning a hotly contested game. H-2F While speaking of class athletics. I may do well to mention the fact that fixe of the six varsity players on the girls’ basketball team this year, as well as a number of first string subs, were Seniors. Yes. we are Seniors. We are possessed of dignity, self-confidence, intelligence, haughtiness. wisdom, understanding, in fact, all the desirable qualities a group of people can have. Who xvould have dared think that the luxuriously' verdant Freshman class, the class of 1921. would undergo so complete a metamorphosis? Truly, the despised worm becomes the gorgeous emperor moth. The change has been into grown, active, intelligent, educated, young men and young women. In a few weeks, we shall have been presented with certificates of graduation. We shall set out to conquer the world. Have the crown bejewcled and ready. —T. N. M. Sixty-live 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Class Prophecy Hear. oh. Students, and give ear. oh. i:aculty. for we. the prophets of the Class of ’21 have spoken. Mark ye. and marvel not, for even so it came to pass that in the year I'HI we. having already secured our fortunes, decided to spend a part of our lives in learning how well our old classmates had succeeded in securing the treasures of life. We had heard that Ernest Jack, our president, had gained renown as editor-in-chief of The New York Tribune. We thought by visiting him we perhaps might learn of some other of our classmates We went to his office in New York where we found Editor Jack busy at his desk, but he found time to talk over old times with us. He told us that Esther Koons was society editor. Pred Vincent sporting editor, and Harvey Moore business manager of the Tribune. Thomas Hartford. he said, is pastor of a large Presbyterian Church in the city.” He also told us that Muriel Aggas, one of our music students, was to play at the grand opera that evening, and Neale Auld had won fame by singing in the same opera The following morning we visited Columbia University and much to our surprise wv found Elizabeth Gibson teaching art, and Anne Scheeren teaching music in this world renowned school. On our way to the station, whom should we meet but Belle Herbert, l-aith Hover. I ucy Daubenspeck, Edna Thorpe, and Isabel Houck who were taking a special summer course at Columbia University. These girls told us that they were going to say good-bye to Eslella McKee, who with her husband was leaving for India, where they were to become missionaries. They asked us to join them and we did. Immediately after this we left New York for Chicago. We arrived late at night and not knowing the city, we went to the 'i. W’. C. A. Here we found Dora Iwentier acting as president, and whom should she call to direct us to a hotel but Mary Black ami Esther Silveus, who were influential social workers in that city. I he next morning we visited several stores and institutions belonging to members of the Class of '21 'They were the Oliver Ralston Popcorn Company, the Anna Dopcus Institute of Unruly Children, the Bessie McMeekin Private School for Boys, the Curry and llershey Peanut Pactory. and the Marion Poppleton Correspondence School for Dressmakers W hile in Chicago we visited the Murphy Phonograph and Record Company. A disc was being recorded by the Sara Belle Robinson Symphony Orchestra, composed of Leona Badger. Olive Berringer. Ruth Harsh. Julia Wade. Ruth Black. Prances Cox. Lucille Courtney. Plora llock-enberrv, Helen Humes. Plorence lihle. Plorence Bell, and Margaret Cooper In another part of the building a record was being recorded by a girls' chorus, whom we recognized as Ruth Peters. Anna Martin. Viola Burneson. Plorence McCurdy. Helen Lviile. Ruth Klein, and Katherine Westlake, all members of our class As we had visited all the noted places in Chicago we decided to journey Jo Yellowstone National Park, which is noted for its natural beauty. Here we got into a sight-seeing bus which was run by Iflt-Campbell Company. (’Member their Lords in the days of S R.) 'They had as their conductors Sylvia DeStefano and Genevieve Cypher. s we went through the park we saw several signs l.ingerman-l lofmeister Hotel Company Upon inquiry we found that Bessie and Mabel owned a chain system of hotels in this park and were rapidly becoming modern Rockefellers. Of course we stopped at one of these hotels, and by good luck we learned from the proprietors some news concerning other members of our class. Hazel Dull was running a truck farm near b and supplied these hotels with garden stuff Sixty-six 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 She owes her success to Prof. Cook, who taught her Agriculture. Mabel and Bessie told us that they spent their winters in Oakland. California, to replenish their wardrobes and to enjoy the wonderful climate. Being interested, we inquird about the place at which they purchased their beautiful frocks. It was the Inclusive Ladies’ Shop, where Helen Flanagan was the designer. Odetta Hodgkin son. Led a Thompson, and Trances Kobinson were three of the models, and Gertrude McKee. Plorence Jameson, Jane Cooper, and Margaret Daubenspeck were seamstresses. Since we knew that so many of our old friends were in California we decided that our trip would not be complete unless we visited California. One of the most enjoyable parts of our journey was our visit to I .eland Stanford Junior I niversity at Palo Alto, California. The chancellor of this university was our old classmate. William Denny lie told us that Nellie Wolfe. Wilda Stewart. Blanche Parker. Mary l.aughlin. and Josie Christy were members of the faculty. Chancellor Denny in his old time pleasing manner took us into his office, where he produced records showing what graduates of the universities were accomplishing Genevieve Kelly and Nancy Ferguson were conducing a private kindergarten in Salt Lake City. Walter Barber was farming scientifically on a large homestead in Montana. Fli abeth Walter was with the Kedpath Chautauqua as an elocutionist. Violet King was State librarian of Pennsylvania, and Kubv Lgbert was a member of the State Legislature of I tah. William then took us into his private library, where he showed us some books written by members of the Class of '21. Methods of Planting Trees ’ was written by Helen Smith The farmer of Today was written by Man Shatter, and Stories for the Primary Grades” was written by Helen Campbell and Grace McTarland. We were very fortunate to have met Chancellor Denny, as we learned so much about our classmates from hint Leaving the I'niversity we decided to return to Philadelphia by sea. We were boarding the ship, when much to our surprise we recogni .d Roma Black anil Helen Gill, old classmates of ours. We later learned that they were on their way to Cuba, where they were going to do welfare work. W hile conversing with them they told us that Margaret Leise. Ruth Hall, and Florence and Margaret Scollard were now members of the faculty of S R. S. N They also told us letha Critchlow was principal of a consolidated school in Butler county and that Vera Hovis, Pearl Cronin. Alda Vincent. Bertha San key. l-lsie Ramsey. Emily Phipps, and Ressa Phipps were competent teachers in that school. Florence Moore and Hazel KnaufT. they told us. were supervisors in the training school of lidinboro Normal School We were not surprised to know that Margaret Reed was living on a large chicken farm near Slippery Rock. A severe storm drove our boat onto the coast of South America. We could scarcely believe our eyes when we saw Nellie W areham here, but we were not surprised when she told us that she was with her husband doing missionary work Fair weather soon brought us to Philadelphia, and we were much pleased with our trip, for we had located all our old classmates except Myrtle Dimit. From the rumors we heard before we left school we concluded that Myrtle was spending a very happy married life in some secluded spot We were satisfied that the members of the Class of '21 had succeeded well in life, and as duty called us we returned to Washington where we resumed our seats in the I S. Senate. I I. L. F. and I;. L. H. Sixty-seven 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 T ouxer 7 OUSE. Wo If C reex. Sixty-eight 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Rural Stars To Miss Alma (i. Rice our friend and guide to thee. In these few lines we take this opportunity, J o tender gratitude and love, which will abide. Thy kindness ne’er forget what e’er shall us betide. ow people, listen well, and plainly you shall hear Of Rural School. Group Tour, and share of our good cheer, hi nineteen Twenty-one. in June, the fifteenth day. We end our work at school: no longer may we stay. We learned of music, art. and studied phonics, too: We took a prescribed course with all in it that’s new. Including Problems Rural, and History of lid. Which ploughed wrinkles in a poor student's head. But oh! a happy time came to us now and then. When leaving S. R. Ilalls. through sunshine or through rain. To visit and observe the work in Rural Schools, And bring suggestions back to use as teaching tools. Our visits were made Wednesday. Friday, too, as well. Tims really a vacation more than we can tell. We sometimes received doughnuts, and at times some cakes,: The best impressions, too. that rural teachers make. Out at Ralston school we sat to meet State Board. Our hearts sank in dismay, too scared to say a word. But joyful news came soon, we heard it o'er and o'er. The class possessed a star, none other than Miss Dora. Sow, people, look ye well, and plainly ye shall see. The reason why we chose Group IV in humble glee: Because the wide spread field, with workers few. they say, Seeds help from all of us. regardless of the pay. As students taught to listen, so we hear Miss Rice. We hear her admonitions, seek her good advice; We talk of matters current, hark to hist’rv old. We drink deep of her wisdom, like a story told. Our last thoughts now are spoken, ye have seen and heard, The story of our effort, couched in plainest word; And though our hearts be stony, feelings chill as ice, In memory’s fond regard, we bow to dear Miss Rice. Sixty-nine 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 B is for Badger, the fir at on the list: When she is absent, she thinks she's not missed. d is for Critchlow from Harrisville town. Hardworking student who can't be kept down. I) is for l)ufj. who has oft proved her worth; Made of the stuff we call salt of the earth. II is for Hofmeister. Mabel by name. (ientie by nature and always the same. K is for Knauff, who is not a has been. dels all she goes for and is bound to win. I. is for l.eise. a sweet girl of pluck; Throughout her lifetime we wish her good luck. I., too for Linger man. lovable Bess. Mild in demeanor, with true gentleness. B is for Phipps, there are two in our class, liessa and T.mily, each a dear lass. T stands for Twentier. State Board's bright star; Typifies quality work at S. R. 1' is for Vincent and not least though last. Scholarly, womanly, gem of the class. Seventy 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Last Will and Testament of the Senior Class Know all men by these presents, that we. the Senior Class of nineteen hundred twenty-one of the Slippery Rock State Normal School, being about to depart a busy life of hard work to which we have been committed in this institution, knowing the uncertainly of the experiences upon which we are about to enter, and while remaining of sound and disposing mind, memory, and understanding, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all other wills by us at any time heretofore made. Primus. To the Class of 1922. we give and bequeath our seats in the chapel, and the few unknown Senior privileges which are supposed to be ours. We likewise give them permission to discover these privileges, if they are able to do so. Secundus. To the Secondary Department we give and bequeath our ability to enjoy pleasure; and among these pleasurable things are the beautiful campus and our school life which we as Seniors have no time to enjoy. i'ertius. To those who follow us we bequeath the Training School, its directors, superintendents, teachers, pupils, and janitors: likewise our share in the activities of the dining room. Quartos. To the faculty we give and bequeath all the underclassmen, to lx treated in strict accordance with their several and individual deserts. Quintus. To Dr. Eiscnberg we bequeath the Juniors, who are his staunch and enduring allies, and who max' always be depended upon to answer all his easy questions in chapel. Sextus. To .Mr. Steele and the supervisors in the Training School we bequeath the embryo teachers of the future, to be petted, pampered, or persuaded as occasion may demand. Septimus. To Dr. Ilamm we bequeath all of our histories of education and our psychologies, for hard use with future classes; also, sole use of the library and the librarian's help, to be distributed by him to future classes in such manner as he may appoint. Octavus. To Mr. S. II Williams we bequeath our collections of orthoplera, lepidoptera, diptera. coleoptera, hymenoptera, and neuroptera. to be used by him in accomplishing the utter discomfiture of future naturalists. Manus. To the pupils of the d raining School we bequeath the future tyrants of the classroom, with their sundry bundles of birches and other instruments of persuasion Decimus. To the studious ones who may in the future be found at Slippery Rock we devise and bequeath the Main Building with its advantages and its disadvantages all and singular: to have and to hold unto them the said studious ones until such time as the disadvantages may be changed into advantages. I'ndecimus. To the athletes who shall in the future make Slippery Rock renow ned for prowess, we devise and bequeath the gymnasium with all the stock therein, particularly the horses, the mules and the lions guarding the main entrance. Duodecimos. To the hits' we devise and bequeath the unlimited use of the spoonholders” on the campus. I'ertius decimus. finally, as our last and dearest wish, we particularly request that Dean Elliott be given a long vacation to rest her tired nerves from the strain of years, to which they have been subjected bv the denizens in North Hall. In witness whereof the (‘.lass of 1921 has hereunto set its seal this 15th day of June A. I).. 1921. CLASS OF NINE I EEN I W EN I Y-ONE. By Esther Silveus and Esther M. Koons, duly appointed Attoreys-in-fact. Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the above Testator as and for its Last W ill and Testament in the presence of us. who at its request, in its presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscrilxl our hands as witnesses thereto. Witnesses: J. Ernest Jack Seventy-one Neale A led Seventy-two 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Dont worry - tKe swelling will be gone next year E.I.6, Scvmt-y-tliret The Senior Slippery Rocket 19 21 lumor Clan The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 President The Junior Class Pierce McCollouch Vice-President - - - - Francis Dugan Secretary M vzerna W illi ams Assistant Secret ary Catherine Hall Treasurer Hazel Denny Marshal - - Waldo Dugan Abernethy. Sara Grove. Emmett McCune, Clair Arner. Hazel Hadley, Marie McDowell. Prances Bair. Mildred 1 Iaggerty. Alice McFarland, Mary Barnes, Elm a Hall. Catherine McGarvey. 11A7.EL Beach. Dortiin Hall. Dorothy McGeary. Florence Beach. Oliver Harlan. Preeda McGarrah. Jean Bier man. Mabel Harper. Mildred McMhekin, Ruth Bishoit, Verna Henderson, Hazel Nesbitt, elma Bruce. Marry 1 loCKENBERRY. PoYAl. Ormesher. Edith Carter, Joseph 1 lot I . 1 Parry Phili ips. Sara Cheese.man. Mary 1 ll NSBLRGER. FLORENCE San key. Clara Christy. Emogene Hunt. Ivabelle Schmoker, Pauline Cooper, Gmnevievi Hunter. Alice Si NCI MR, 1 Ielen Cooper. Mabel Ingham. Katherine Sirrianna. Josephini (-RAT I V. II ELEN Jacobs, Edith Si.awter. Eunice Cronin. Amanda Jamison, Helen Sleigh, Frances Cl NNINGHAM, GLADYS Jamison. Marguerite Smith. Helen S. Davison. IIazei Johns, Myrtili Spence, Katherine Denny. Hazel K El ITER. Pi LSI E Stamm. Vileita Might, CjRace Keenen. Dorothy Stoops, Lois Douthett, Mae Kelly. Hazel Stoops. Pm i. Dugan. Francis Kennedy. Emmeline Stoughton. Frank Dugan. Hallie Kilblrn, Irene Stoughton, Agnes Dugan. aldo Knobei.och. Jean Sn DEBAKER. MARGARE Dunk a. Tlora Kramer. Dorothy Taylor, Clara Dunning, Florence Lvmey, Grace Thompson. Ei.enore Everett. Louise Lamey, Vera Thompson. Nellie I enell. Alice Lingerman, Ralph W ALKER. M NRY . B. Ferrantk. Annie Lowndes. Ruth Wick. Ruth PlSHER, I'M.M L.untz, Mary W illiams. Mazerna Gretton. Florence Martin. Mary E. W ilson. M ry li. Cjerren. Franklin McCioLLOUGH. Esther W ise, Sara (.ill I.GRISI. MyRI 1 E McCollough. Pierce Wright. Mnrjorii (iRAN'DS'l AM . IRGINIA McCullough. M artha W RICH 1 . N ANNIE Seventy-five 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 The Junior Class CLASS COLORS: Purple anil Gold CLASS YELL To kc sta to he sta To hd nr shag nd 0 :' r ha 1:0 tong 11 oo yd Hoo yd. Yd cha cbd who Walla, valla wd who Poocba! Juniors, Juniors. Rah! Rah! Rah! Sfvmty-six Seven! y-� wcn Pbilomatlxan Littrary Society 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Philomathean Literary Society The Philomathean I iterary Society has been striving during the past year to maintain its already high standard of literary programs. We hope we have succeeded. A notable feature of our society this sear was the tendency to do tilings in a little different manner from that which has been usual. One of these ‘'different” things was the compiling of programs by three program committees. This lightened the work of each committee, as each one made a program for evcr third meeting. As the central theme of each program, a person notable for success along military or literary lines, or in statesmanship, philosophy, etc., was discussed. Among those touched upon were: Hawthorne. I'horeau. and Burroughs. A few performances of special merit v ere several short plays, readings by Mildred Bair and Sara Wise, music by the male quartet and by the girls, trio and sextette, and the “Philo Gem.” which has occupied an important place in our programs. The Gem.” an unpublished weekly, is written by a staff of editors, and consists of editorials, local news items which are divided into Boys' Dorm News and Girls' Dorm News, and an excellent joke department. Formerly, when a pla was to be given, a committee was appointed to select the cast. Sometimes their judgment was correct, sometimes the contrary l his year the cast of the Philo play was selected b means of a series of elimination try-outs. This method, which is literally the “survival of the lit test. has proven very satisfactory, and should become the established custom of the school. During the past year, a campaign for funds for refurnishing Philo Hall was launched among the Philo Alumni. Owing to the fact that insufficient funds have been received, this effort will be continued next year. It is lilting that we should here recognize the assistance rendered us by Mr. I. G. illiams. our advisor and critic I lie Philo Society owes much of its success this year to Mr. Williams. T. N. M. Sv vciuy-ninc 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket Itryant Literary Society 19 | The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Bryant Literary Society The Bryant I iterary Society was organized in 1889. Since that time it has meant much to many of the students at Slippery Rock. One of the leading events of the present school year was the Bryant play given in the chapel, December 13. under the able direction of Miss Kathleen Elliott. Many of our programs during the year have centered about special subjects. A few worthy of mention are “Indian Style and Custom. Art. Hallowe’en.” “Thanksgiving.1 “Christmas ’ Valentine,” “Spring. Another year has reached its close And '21 goes forth to work; The Senior Bryants of this group Are of the kind that do not shirk. l-'irst in line is songstress Seale. Then Barber pounds upon the keys: Leona Badger, quiet ( ) girl, Sedate, demure, willing to please. Xe.xt tinkles here our little Bell. Then stately Berringer. and tall: Sow Campbell comes, a singer, too, And Mary Black, loyal to all. Miss Trances Cox. and Christy. Jo. W ill tolerate naught but the best: F.gbert, I:hie, Dimit. Critchlow. Will pass the hardest kind of test. Here comes with Irish grin “Our Bill.'' W ith blow and blarney, laugh and fun. lie’s long and lean, he’s never still: But what he undertakes is done. T stands for Ferguson and Fluke, And Fullerton, who iwork with zest; They thrive upon Psychology, And never yet have flunked a test. Ruth Harsh, true blue, a loyal lass. .1 sturdy Bryant since she came; Regardless of what comes to pass. She’s just our Ruth, always the same. Odetta IT. skilled with the brush. Is one we may depend upon: Remember Hall and Her shew too. Thar fame remains. though they'll be gone. Have Faith in Hover, true to name. While Hartford stands for staunchness, too. They prove their worth in everything. It matters little what they do. Kighty oftc 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 .1 leader horn is Ernest lack. Methodical; he tools his horn. Until his face is blue and black; He outdoes chanticleer at worn. I inn speaks her wind, she weans each word; A forceful gentle Violet: While Knauff's sweet voice is seldow heard. L nless in earnest argument. A I.in german is one who stays. And this one holds her heart; While Mabel with her friendly ways, Erow her will never part. Miss Mary faugh lilt next in view. And Margaret l.eise. c y and sweet. And little Helen l.yttle. too. Brilliant with quips you cannot beat. Martin. McEarland, Moore. McKee. Who march in education’s train; They put to shame the busy bee. In sunshine, storm, or sleety rain. Ell build a house for thee, so nice,” Said Harvey to his recent bride, Where we will live as snug as mice, And shove old S. K. aside. Blanche Barker is a lovely girl. Who thrives on candy and basketball; fust mention Beters chocolate. To get it. she'll outdistance all. Then S ha Her. Smith, and Bob in son. And Wilda Stewart, not very tall. And Thompson. I.eda. Eddie Thorpe.— Each answer duty's call. The Vincents, too. Alda and Tied. So meetings shirk on meeting night; Their slogan is We forge ahead.” Our place is front line in the fight. With Julia Wade and Walter Betty. We reach the end of our parade; The Seniors leave with deep regrets. Old Bryant Hall, where history's wade. One last good-bye to S. B. halls. We'll wake our visits here a-plenty; In years to come, what e’er befalls, Bryants of nineteen one and twenty. —D. Li. T. Eigl ty-t vo 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Back row—Mr. Cook, ilukia Pluke. Joseph Carter. May Gibson, I’heotlore Murphy. Man Maclarland. Pront row—Dorothy Hall. 1-rnest Jack. (lid.-in-Chief). Esther Koons. The Slippery Rocket Staff The pleasant and intelligent-looking persons in the above picture make up the Pditnrial Stall of the Slippery Rocket. It has been due to their effort and to their earnestness that our Rocket, month by month, has attained its bight standard Ml honor to this staff, who with foresight and interest, have put our “Rocket at the top. have won for it a place of respect and esteem. I niil last October the management and editing of the “Slippery Rocket was largely in the hands of the faculty. I'o arouse a greater interest on the part of the student body, the “Rocket was reorganized, the responsibility of editing it passing into the hands of students. In choosing a staff the Senior class nominated four of its members and the principal nominated one. Each of these live devised and presented a plan for the paper. faculty committee examined the plans submitted, interviewed the nominees, and selected Ernest Jack as editor, while Miss Pluke and Miss Koons were chosen as associate editors, one representing each literary society. Volunteers from the Junior Class and from the High School then strove for several issues to prove their worth, and finally Miss Macl'arland and Miss Hall became Junior editors and Miss Gibson High School editor. I he editor has won for himself a full measure of praise, giving the Rocket his untiring efforts, his worthy endeavor, and his never-failing determination and grit. Phe assistant editors have many times proved their capability, working with the social spirit ever predominant. As for Mr. Cook, faculty business manager and his two assistants. Messrs. Murphy and Carter, the popularity and the wide circulation of the “Rocket tell of their success Where e'er we may no on land or sea. A becon of light our “Rocket shall be. Ivglity-thrce —A. R. S. The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 KtcbiHour 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Y. W. C. A. President Vice-President Membership Religious Work Bible Study Missionary Social Service - Miss Makv Dora Iwentier ESTHER SlLVEUS U. V. R. - - CHAIRMEN 01 - i'STIIER SlLVEUS I IUIJ AH I'tUKE Estei.i-a McKee - Pi a Du ska ELIZABETH Walter ADVISOR Secretary Treasurer - Mary Walker COMMITTEES Social -Pinance Eaglesmere - ssociation News -Music -f BOARD Miss Johnson Mary Black I.icy Daubenspeck - Marion Poppi.eton Lucy Daubenspeck Neale Aim - Julia Wai k Nellie Won Miss Meit ier The Y. . C. A. lias closed a successful year. Not only the cabinet members, hut the whole association has co-operated and worked faithfully throughout the year. Our programs have been varied and interesting, as the program committee has made a special effort to give the girls something really worth while. Among the special programs were “Open Air Meeting.” “Harvest Home. “Thanksgiving.” “Vacation Echoes,” “Easier.” and “Spring. Live delegates were sent to the V. V. C A. Conference held at Eaglesmere June 18-28, 1020. Plans are made for sending delegates again this year. Part of the work of the social committee this year was the making of the curtains and cushions for our Y. V. room, in order to give it a home-like touch and to make it a place where the girls can enjoy their leisure hours. Several social functions were held in this room during the year. One worthy of mention was the “Cup and Saucer Shower and Tea. held upon the completion of the Y. V. room. During the fall the social service committee was kept busy supplying the tables in the dining room with fresh cut flowers. On December 13th a carnival was held in the gymnasium under the auspices of the Eaglesmere Committee. The proceeds amounted to about $I(X).(X). During the winter a membership and attendance contest was held. Ihe members were banded as the “Greens” and the “Whites. This contest culminated when the losers, the “Greens.” entertained the “Whites” with a “St. Valentine's Party. A return party was given by the “ hites on St. Patrick's Day. Our association was greatly benefit ted by Miss Richards’ isit to us January 26. Miss Richards is our Student Secretary and is now spending several months in China. Delegates were sent to the Student Volunteer Conference held in Grove Citw April 15-17. 1021. Several calls for help from the famine stricken countries in Europe and Asia came to us this year. The association responded nobly, and money was sent to the students and children in Central Europe and to the famine stricken people in China. I he Girl Reserves were organized in 1()2(). I'ndcr the direction of Miss Chase and with the help of the student leaders, this organization has been quite active this year. At Christmas time the girls bought and dressed dolls and sent them to the tuberculosis dispensary in Butler. Pennsylvania. On April 2, 1021. they gave a play entitled “The Land of Night. for which the girls deserve much commendation. The following officers have been elected for the year l()21-l 22: President. Sarah Abernathy: Vice-President. Genevieve Kelly: Secretary. Jean Knobeloch: Treasurer. Ruth McMeekin: I . E. R.. Mary Walker. Chairmen of Committees: Membership. Genevieve Kelly; Einance. Ruth McMeekin: Missionary. Flora Dimka; Social. Mary Wilson; Social Service. Marv Martin; Religious Meetings. Freda Harlan: Eagles Mere Fund. Mary Luntz: Music. Helen Sinclair: Bible Study. Nellie Thompson; Association News. Emma Fisher. Eighty«fivc 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Y. M. C. A. The Y. M. C. A. at Slippery Rock was organized in the early part of the winter term of D17-18. Since then ii has prospered, and this has been one of il most successful years. liarly in the fall the time of meeting was changed from 6:30 to 0:30. W ednesday evening. This has proved to he a more suitable hour and has helped in securing a fuller attendance. At each meeting a topic was discussed, and every boy did his part in making these discussions interesting and helpful. Such topics as. Why should we not read light literature?” Why do people read the newspapers more than they read the Bible?” and “Why are so many young men dissatisfied with their jobs? were enthusiastically and thoroughly discussed. Practically all of the fifty or sixty boys in the dormitory were regular attendants at the meetings. During the year delegates were sent to two conventions. One was the first annual State Convention of the Y. M. C. A.’s of Pennsylvania, held at Mansfield Normal School, in Tioga county. November 3, . 7. Thomas Hartford was the delegate to this convention. The second of these annual conventions will be held at Indiana State Normal next fall. It is hoped that one of these conventions may be held at Slippery Rock within the next few years. The other was a Students Volunteer Conference held at Grove City, April IV 16. 17. Hrnest Jack, Ralph Reynolds, and Waldo Dugan represented our Y. M. C. A. at this conference. Owing to the old Y room being made part of an apartment, the room formerly used as a superintendent s office in the boys’ dormitory was turned over to the Y. M. C. A. The boys, with the assistance of the school and of several members of the faculty, have prepared and equipped the room till it makes an excellent place in which the boys may spend their leisure time, and in which visitors such as athletic teams, may be received. January 23. Mr. L. M. Miller. State Student Secretary of the Y. M. C. A.. visited Slippery Rock. He conferred with the Y. M. C. A. officers and spoke in vesper service. The organization this year has also been a financial success. A liberal sum of money was raised for foreign relief work, funds for a new Bible for the chapel and for some of the other expenses of the association were raised by holding two basketball games, played by two picked teams from the Y. M. G. A. We may say that in every way. especially in its spiritual work, this has been a most successful year for the Y. M. C A. The cabinet members for the past year were: President..............................Harvey Moore Vice-President - Waldo Dugan Secretary .... Loyal Hockenberry Treasurer.............................Francis Dugan Oliver Beach. I'homas Hartford, Lrnest Jack. Ralph Reynolds, Paul Stoops FACULTY ADVISOR Mr. J. B. Cook Kigliiy-tvoven 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket Vitper Choir 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Sunday Services VESPER SERVICES The Sunday evening vesper services, held in the chapel at 6:15. are under the auspices of the V. M. ami Y. W. C. A. These services have meant much to the students throughout this school year. One feature in them worthy of mention is the special music which .Miss Easley has so faithfully provided for each service. Eor our Christmas vespers we enjoyed hearing the cantata. The Nativity.” rendered by the mixed chorus under the direction of Miss Easley. Aside from the members of the faculty and the local ministers, the following persons have spoken at the vesper services: Rev. R. E. Ilowe. l ield Secretary of Centennary Conservation Committee. Dr. Isaac T. Headland, Mt. I nion College. Rev. R. O. Franklin. President of Christian College. Bangkok. Siam. .Miss Mary Eliza Clark, of Students' Committee. Board of Missions, of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. L. M. Miller. State Student Secretary of Y. M. C. A. Prof. II. K. KirkPatrick, Carnegie Institute of Technology. I)r. ('.. V. Minor. District Superintendent, New Castle district. THE MISSION SIT DY CLASS The Mission Study Class has been very interesting this year. We have studied during the year the books Foreign Magic.” The Foreign Missionary. and Dr. Isaac T. Headland's book. Some By-Products of Missions.” Our purpose is not only to study about missions, but also to help support missions financially. W e have contributed $45 towards the support of a missionary at Mines I and 2. and $10 to the Y. . C .A. French orphan. Some of the outside vesper service speakers very kindly consented to speak to us at our meetings. Dr. Headland, one of the speakers, talked to us very entertainingly about child life in China, Dr. R. (). Franklin spoke about Siam, and Prof. ILK. KirkPatrick about India. BIBLE CLASS The school Bible Class organized by Dr. Hamm in ’% has held its regular weekly meetings during the year. It has been well attended and profitably enjoyed. As has been the custom since the founding of the class, the Old Testament was studied during the first half of the year and the New Testament during the last half of the year. Much of the success of the class was due to Dr. Hamm’s skillful and experienced guidance. Who can estimate the value of the influence of this class during the many years of its successful work. Kighty-ninc 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket Ninety 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 X indy-one 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Alma Mater Words by Adda M. Elliott. Music by John Easley Where the Slippery Hock Creek wanders, true to Suture's call. There, in stately grace and beauty, stands old S. R. halls. All thy halls the day in dying crowns with golden light, And the morn with leaking splendor greets thee in thy might. Long may you. our Alma Mater, shed your light abroad, As your many sons and daughters live lor you and Cod. Chorus Sing her praises, loud resounding, speed them on their way; We'll be true to thee. O. S'. R.. true for aye and aye. Ninety-two 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 The Department of Music The Music Department, like other departments of the Normal school, has made many changes in its development. In the opening year. 1899, only an instrumental course was offered and Miss Lizzie Marshall was the instructor. The work was thoroughly organized and was successful. The next year vocal music was introduced, and Miss Louise Schwall came to render her services to the lovers of music, while Mrs. Margaret Pomeroy became instrumental teacher. These teachers were replaced by Garnet Lari Anderson, who became both vocal and instrumental teacher. In 1903 Miss Lucy Bell, from Royal Academy. London, was installed as our instrumental teacher, while Lyman L. Leason became the vocal instructor. Miss Bell remained in our department until 1906. and Mr. Leason until 1614. Mr. Leason is the composer of several well known songs. Between the years of 1900 and 1912 the instructors of instrumental music were changed frequently; nevertheless the interest in this department of the school never faltered. In the year 1912. Miss Intel Geraldine Beach, a graduate of the Institute of Musical Art. New York, became our instructor, and Miss Hurd took charge of the vocal course. These teachers remained until 1916, when Miss Cordelia Sutton, of the Institute of Musical Art, Damrasch, New York, and Miss Nancy Canan of Cornell University, came to devote their time to the music students of Slippery Rock. At the beginning of the school year of 1917. Miss Marian Ritner was made instructor of wind instruments and leader of the school band. Miss Lodema McCollough also joined the music department at this time as assistant piano teacher. Another change came in the department, when in 1918. Miss Joan Easley, of Dover. Delaware, became Dean of the Music Department. In the same year Miss Gertrude Mersereau, of I nion Springs. New York, became the instrumental instructor. Miss Mersereau was aided in her work during the year of I9|9 by Miss Esther Wolfe. At the beginning of this year Miss Marion Johnson became an instructor in the music department, teaching piano, violin, and cello. Miss W aller also joined the music faculty in the fall of 1920. She has charge of the public school music, violin, and cornet classes, also the band and orchestra work. The success of the band and orchestras is a result of her untiring efforts. We have enjoyed thoroughly the music which has been rendered under her direction. Under the capable direction of Miss Easley the music department has become one of the most appreciated departments of the school. The recitals given by the students prove that they are studying under the direction of efficient teachers. The aim of the Department of Music is. not only to fit for advanced work the student who wishes to make music his profession, but also to provide an intelligent musical education for those who may not intend to follow music as a vocation, but who wish to take up a study of the art. II. L. F. Ninety-three The Senior Slippery Rocket (In It' Chorus 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Choral Work The Girls' Chorus is composed of all girls who can sing. Ii consists of about one hundred and fifteen girls, and the vocal training its members receive is excellent. At their weekly meetings this year they prepared the Indian operetta. I he Feast of the Red Corn. The keenest interest was taken by all in its preparation, and when it was presented as a finale of the National Week of Song everyone declared it a great success. The story of The Feast of the Red Corn, is as follows: livery year the Indians hold a feast at corn harvest, during which the maidens search for a red ear. This red ear is an omen of good luck, and the maiden who finds it may have her dearest wish granted. This year the maiden was the young queen of the tribe, who wished for her lover’s return from the North, where he was lighting. As something had occurred to displease the Four Winds who grant the wish, it was the duty of the queen to discover the trouble and to appease the angry Winds. I his she did. and her dearest wish was granted, and her lover-king came home from the North a victorious warrior. The mixed chorus, consisting of about seventy-live voices, continued this year under the able direction of Miss Easley. Their major appearance of the year was at the Christmas service when they rendered the Christmas cantata. Their work was well worthy of praise, and it is not hard to see that the training they receive is of real value to them. The vesper choir, which consists of seventeen voices, has been under the supervision of Miss Easley since 1919, and is very much appreciated by the student body in Sunday evening vespers. The choir consists of picked voices, both male and female, and the music they give us is of a high type. It has been said, “Blessed is the nation whose annals are brief.” Perhaps the same may be said of our choir. They are always present and ready when needed; T he fairy opera. “Hansel and Gretel. presented by the students of the Normal and Training School, on pril 4. was one of the strikingly important events of the year. This beautiful little drama was thorough!) enjoyed by a large audience. T he skillful way in which the actors played their parts made the evening intensely interesting, even though the story of the opera i familiar to everyone from his childhood days. To single out each person in the cast worthy of special mention would be to name every one in it: but it would be rank injustice not to mention Sarah bernathy and Helen Sinclair as “Hansel” and “Gretel. and Miss Easley, who at the last moment, substituted as the Witch in place of Sara Bell Robinson, too ill to appear. The dramatic genius of Slipper) Rock needs only to be cultivated. In Hansel and Gretel it appeared at its best. T. N. A. Ninety, live The School Orchestra The School Orchestra was organized in 1916. This year is much improved over preceding years. The orchestra has been very faithful in its services to the school. Besides rendering a formal concert during the year, it has furnished music for all plays and special entertainments given by the students in the chapel and gymnasium. The students are very grateful to the orchestra for its services. It is composed of the following persons: Trow bone A LI.ACE M :COLLOUCH Drums and Traps I lo VARD STUDHBAKER Pianist Miss Mhrsereau Violins Mae Taylor Dorothy Yoorus Cornets Ernest Jack Pierce McCollough 'Cello Marion Johnston Clarinet Oliver Beach .Nmcty-six Leader Miss Waller 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket The School Band The Normal School Band was organized in the year Id 17. Man students took an interest in the band. and. securing instruments, learned to play them. This year the band, under the direction of Miss Waller, accomplished much, and has regularly played for football, basketball and baseball games, besides giving open air concerts in the evenings. The personnel are: Solo Cornet Clarinet Rrnest Jack Pierce McCol lough Oliver Beach 1st Cornet liar it one Richard Patterson Cecil IIockenberry Prank Stoughton 2nd Cornet Drums Belmont Cook 1 lOWARD S'TUDEBAKER Trombones Wallace McCollough Director John McClelland Miss Waller Ninety-seven The Junior Orchestra The Junior Orchestra was organized at the beginning of this school year for those persons who were inexperienced in orchestra work so that the) could receive the training necessary for entrance into the school orchestra. The members have worked faithfully and by means of the regular rehearsals under the direction of Miss W aller, have advanced remarkably during the year. The Junior Orchestra participated in the concert given on April 28, playing both alone and in unison with the school orchestra. Miss Waller is certainly to be commended on the excellent results she has obtained with this group. Violins IIAzmi. Henderson Harry Bruce I .AWRENCH STAUIIER Esther Baker Harvey Moore Catherine Crawford Helen Jamison Nellie Thompson Cornet Belmont Cook Drums and Hells I lo ARD STUDEBAKER Pianists Ml KIEL Aggas Viletta Stamm Director Miss I lorence E. Waller Ninety.eight 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Thomas ote s? V m-jn i . ..., « = 9 Beac.b,Aul J. Stoepi.shink, Jac k i i y JunlorP _„rHiTNls. •aThr'EE:. Ze,ma O UA. Y ujut GliASLr Ninety-nine One hundred The Senior Slippery Rocket One hundred one 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Back row—J. Stoops. I- Dugan. W. Dugan. Colton (Mgr.). Williams. Minim row—Coach Thompson. Smith. I'homas. Kevnokls ((’-apt ). Dunn. Ilogg ssi Coach Vincent. Front—P Stoops, Denny. One Immlml two 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Football The general trend of athletics at Slippery Rock this year has been toward hard, clean playing. Phe football team was the best that has represented the school since 1907; the basketball team made a creditable record, and the prospects for baseball are good. May the athletic teams representing Slippery Rock always be composed of good sportsmen, and may the students always support the teams with voice and with spirit. Our brawny football squad came through its season with marvelous success. The boys were greatly encouraged by the spirited support of the student body and faculty, and responded by winning eveiy game save one. which was lost to our old rivals. Indiana. Phe backfield was both strong and fast, including Thomas at fullback. Dunn and Smith at halves, and Reynolds (Captain), at quarter. Thomas and Smith hit the line, and Dunn and Reynolds circled the ends. The line was the best it has been for many seasons. At tackles. “Red” Stoops and Stephenson balked many a play before it got under way. I Dugan and J. Stoops did good work as guards, and W. Dugan played his usual strong game at center. Denny and Hogg played a fine type of football at the terminal positions, hooking forward passes and breaking up enemy interference. Bruce. Cotton, and Stoughton were substitutes, and arc prospects for future gridiron stars. Much credit is due the scrubs for their loyalty and willingness to work for the good of the team. I he great work of (Mach Thompson will never be forgotten. To show the success of the season, we present the following record: New Castle .....................0 S. R S ................... D W estminster Res............... 0 S. R S. N...................27 Indiana Normal ................14 $ R. S. N................... 0 Franklin High ................. 0 S R S. N.... 27 Butler High ................... 7 S. R S. 56 Clarion Normal ................ 0 S. R S N...................19 Beaver l alls High............. 7 S. R. S. N. 14 Opponents ...............28 S. R. S. N..............177 At a recent meeting of the letter men iimide Thomas was elected captain of next year’s gridders. Phe prospects for next year's team are even better than this year’s, and a harder schedule has been arranged. We know Thomas will bring the team to success. t )ne hundred three 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Back row—Reynolds. Stephenson. McCollough. I'ront row—I lout . Stoops (Capt.), Smith Boys' Basketball Slippery Rock’s basketball season closed with the California game on March 12. Although five games were lost this season, remarkable spirit was shown by the entire school. At nearly all of the games excitement ran high, and the gym was in an uproar of cheering much of the time. The students are certainly to be commended on the loyal support which they gave the team throughout the season. The attendance at all games was much better than that of previous seasons, as not only students and faculty members witnessed the games, but the people of the town showed an increased interest by their good attendance. Through the earnest work of Coach Thompson and Assistant Coach Vincent, the following formed the combination which represented Slippery Rock so successfully this year: Red” Stoops with his long reach and high jump held his position well at center: Stephenson, tall ami heavy, and Reynolds, short but fast, made a good combination for guards: while I lout .. Sammie” McCollough. and Tubby” Smith took care of the forward positions. Hogg. Johnston Stoops, Denny, and Millard Smith, as substitutes, were always ready and capable to fill all vacancies. ( up hundred four Back row—Thompson. Miss Chase (Coach). Kline. Humes. Front row—Scheeren. Schink (Capl.) Robinson. Girls' Basketball Shall we call them the Star Sextette? Indeed, they have shown themselves to be stars, for during the entire season only one game was lost and that was to the Pitt Varsity crew. For our forwards we have Ruthie and Schinkie. both experts in the art. Anne as center and “Bobby as side-center, always held their own. And as formidable as stone walls were Leda and Helen. Put them all together they spell peppy team. Miss Chase, as coach, put the girls through their lines, and the Star Sextette owe their success to her. First in line of importance comes the Junior and Senior game. It was well worth the price of admission, and enthusiasm ran high. Rough and tumble it was anil an on-tiptoe game at that. It ended when the score board tallied 33 points for the Senior girls and 2) for the Juniors. This is the lir t time in the history of athletics at Slippery Rock that the Senior girls have won the inter-class contest. The Girls’ Basketball League had some very interesting games this season. From among the eight teams the title for championship was played off by The Golden Whizzers” and the Fireflies. The title was won by an IS to 19 score in favor of the Fireflies.” !� • Iimxlrcil five humlrol 1 (inis' Basketball league 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Back row—Coach Thompson. Stephenson (Capt.). Houlz. Dunn. Rhine. Reynolds. Dalev. Assistant C.oach Vincent. Manager Williams Front row—Guv. Bruce, J Stoops. I'homas. Brock. Denny Baseball Baseball, the all-American sport, has once again invaded our athletic life. Fach evening you may see up on the ball field numbers of boys trying out for the team, working and hoping. Coach is always on the job. Last year's team was a fine one. and we are going to be able to say the same for this year's. Analysis pictures the following candidates: For catchers we have Brock. Guy: for pitchers, Stephenson, captain. I lout .. Rhine; inlielders. Dunn. Rhine. Reynolds, IIoutz. P. Stoops. Bruce. Denny; for the outfield; Daley. Smith. J. Stoops. P. McCollough, Thomas. . McCollough. The following schedule has been arranged for this season: AT HOME Saturday. April 21—Kittanning High. Tuesday. April 2( —Westminster College Saturday. April 10—Hiram College. Saturday. May 14—Pitt Freshmen. Tuesday. May 17—Indiana Normal. Saturday. May 21—Open. Monday. May Ni—American Legion. ABROAD Saturday. May 7—Carnegie l ech Wednesday. May II—Open. Friday. May 27—Franklin College Saturday. May 2S—Hiram College. Wednesday. June I—Kittanning High Saturday. June 4—Westminster. Saturday. June II—Indiana Normal. i no hundred seven One hnmlml right The Senior Slippery Rocket One humlml nine mi 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Secondary Department I he Secondary Department, consisting of about 170 members, is one of the results of the revision of the normal school course. As it now lakes a lirst class high school graduation to entitle one to enter the regular normal school course, this department was established to give all the opportunity to prepare for the regular course. Although the secondary department is divided into four groups, senior, junior, sophomore, and freshman, they are usually spoken of as the secondary people. A tea and a party are the two outstanding social events of this group. A play entitled Rose O' Plymouth Town. was presented April II in the normal chapel. The classes were organized ai the beginning of the second semester. The Senior class, which is composed of members from the third year class of the high school of last year and pupils who entered from other three year high schools, elected their officers at their first meeting. The class officers are: President. Millard Smith: Vice-President. W illiam Grimes; Secretary. Preda West-lake; Treasurer, Morrison Smith; Reporter. Clara Maharg. The Junior Class i composed chiefly of students from the second year class of the high school and a few others who have entered their ranks from other schools. At their lirst class meeting the following officers were elected: Presi- dent. Kenneth Shelley ; ice-President. Ralph Brock; Secretary. Sarah Adams: Treasurer. Jean Crawford; Class Reporter. Helen Brown. The first and second year classes were organized into one group at the beginning of the second semester. The officers are as follows: President. Miriam McGarrah: Vice-President. Ray Adams; Secretary. Lucille Sproull: Treasurer. Lila Davison: Class Reporter. Elizabeth Williams. One hnmlrcil ten i'ourlb Year High School The Senior Slippery Rocket 19 21 Ollr .'.undrol Third Yrar Ihgb Stlnwl The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 l:irtt unit Steoud Year High School 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Jokes and Jingles Anne— I smell smoke.” Bill—“That’s the little spark of love still burning. Mr. Miller (in Physiology)— If there are fourteen phlanges bones distributed among live toes, which toe is “short? Bright Pupil— The little one. Junior— l)r. Ilamm. I am indebted to you for all I know about Psychology. Dr. Hamm- Oh. don’t mention it. it’s such a trifle.” Mr. Williams— Tell the girls to go on and evaporate; I II be a little late. Student (at table)—“Mosea. there s a flv in my soup. Hosea (firecely)—“Let him drown. It serves him right; he was in the butter yesterday.” Dr. Hamm— What is Humanism?” Senior - liy. -or ah something invented In a man named Hume.' INSTRUCTIONS TO CHAPEL SPEAKERS I Don't forget to tell us how Dr. Eisenberg compelled you to speak. 2—Don't forget to tell us how glad you are to be with us. 3 Don’t fail to tell us that we are the most intelligent looking body ol students into whose faces you have ever gazed A—Tell us how beautiful the campus is. 5— By all means, tell us of our great opportunities and responsibilities. ( - We’ll be disappointed if you fail to tell us to seize our opportunities. On a mule we find two legs behind A nd two we find before; We stand behind before we find What the two behind be for. Dr. Blaisdell “Repeat some lines from Shakespeare. Hartford— Alas. alas, my kingdom for a lass. He (enthusiastically) You’re ripping! She (in sudden panic)— Where? One liuti-lrul fourteen 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Stoops (looking up from paper)— Smitty, do you know.--every time I breathe, a man dies.” Smith— Good cow. man. why don't you chew cloves? He Jack— My grandmother weighed only two pounds at birth. Beach— Holy smoke, and did she live?” He Two pretty girls met in the street, and kissed each other affectionately. There's something 1 hate to see. remarked Waldo, pointing to the scene. What's that?” asked Denny. “Women doing men’s work!” • if if if (With apologies to Casey) Remember2 Remembert When we’d The day go down to you the Normal went to Woods? Dr. Hamm’s 'n plant trees. 1 listory of lid. n get mud Class on our hands, without your n shoes? lesson? 'n briars 'n how in our ankles? scared n we thought you were there ought to be for fear he’d a law call on you? against it? n how relieved But you felt we enjoyed if he it.—didn't we? missed you? Rememberf R emember? I reckon I do. Do If if if if He FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING 2 lovers sot beneath the shade, And I tin 2 the other said, Hoie • tun S that you be 9 Have smiled upon this suit of mine, If 5 a heart, it pal pit S’s 4 you. ) our voice is mus 0 melody. Tis 7 2 be your loyal I; 2 Say. 0 nymph toil! thou marry me '” Then lisped the maiden, IS—ly.” • )nc hundred fifteen 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 Sweet young thing— Jack tried to put his arm around me three times last night. (Editor's note: Some arm!”) Guess Dr. Hamm’s age—He used to teach Caesar and Cicero. OH! YOU BOYS it our class the giris are ninety. While the hoys are eight in all. The demand of which is mighty. From the short up to the tall There are Barber, jack and Hartford. The deep thinkers of the class. Whom we hope to see as bright lights the world in which they pass. Then come Ralston. Moore, and Vincent. Whom you all perhaps have seen. Strolling up and down the campus. When the grass is soft and green. Sow. the other two, I'll name them, ’Bill and Murphy, named 7 . R.” Seeding some hold one to tame them, lire their pranks extend too far. Sow hoys may come and hoys may go. But let me tell you this, If you should place ours in a row. Their sight will cause von bliss. — v. :. i). OUR FACUL—T IIV hail our much loved facul-T. There is a reason as you shall C For they're as good as good can li That's why we love our facul-T. They are so very team'd and Vs. Have for our virtues many I s. It really fills us with sup-ri- .. But it's because they are so Vs. MV shall remember them for-A. May gifts of mem’ry n'er de-K; IIV hope that they the same can s-A When ‘21 is far aw-A. In school work here we’ve loved each d-A Of study, music, work, and -.!. But parting words we now must s-A. So Hood I.lick” from your . One hundred sixteen SEPTEMBER Monday, 6—New students arrive. Tuesday. 7—Old students arrive, ('lasses start. Thursday, 8—Such squaking. Voices tested. Saturday. ()—Reception in gym. Sunday. 10 All students out to church. Monday. II —Benches at tennis courtsoccupied. Thursday. 16- Spoonholders all occupied. Saturday. 18 New hits, also old ones at society. Tuesday. 21 Juniors' Nature Study worries begin Just wait. Seniors. Saturday. 25—Philo reception. Exciting time. Thursday. 30—First dance. Why? Rain. OCTOBER Tuesday, 5—Play practicing begins Saturday, 9—Football game W estminster 0. S. R. 27. Sunday, 10 Homesick bunch sing in second floor tower. Thursday. 1-1 Mass meeting in chapel. Saturday. 16 Game. Indiana IT S R 0. Dance afterwards. Monday. 18 Play. Believe Me. Xanlippe.” Friday. 22—V. W. social Thursday. 28—Farewell to I lootchie. Friday. 26- First snow. Dean goes away. Sunday. 31—Homesick people go home for Hallowe'en. nc lutmlrcd seventeen 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 NOVEMBER Monday. I -Special dinner. Ghosts and goblins in the gym. Friday 5—Pie as “per usual.” Saturday, 6—Alumni back all dolled up after getting first month's pay. Monday. 8—Vaudeville in Chapel. Girls hold court. Wednesday. 10—Dr. Stratton's lir t lecture. Thursday. 11—Half holiday. Saturday, 13- Music recital by the faculty. Monday. 15—Senior party. Tuesday. 16—Adjust yourself to vour environment—Seniors. Thursday. 18—No more cooking sausage at twenty to ten. girls. Saturday. 20—Boys defeat Clarion. Sunday. 21—Mock funeral for Sal Wise and Helen Burkart. Monday. 22—Louise imboden elopes Wednesday. 2 3 -Weeping and gnashing of teeth. No pers” to go home for Thanksgiving. Thursday. 23—Chicken n' everything. 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Carnival; Bryant play. “Bills Disappeared. Thursday, 16- Miss Grassmuck spoke in chapel; Dr. Stratton’s lecture. Friday. 17- Exhibition of the work of the Industrial Arts Class. Saturday. IS Dickens Christmas carol presented in Philo Society. Sunday. 19- ‘The Nativity cantata given at vespers. Monday, 20 Basketball game with I larrisville. Score 28-9 favor of S. R. Tuesday, 21—Special stunts in gym. Wednesday. 22 All aboard” for home. One limnlrol nineteen 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 JANUARY Monday. Most students come back on last train. Tuesday. -I - Warning: Keep away from the Chicken Pox. Thursday. 6—Basketball game with Franklin. 35-22 lavor S. R. Friday. 7 -Girls’ basketball team travels to Indiana and beats them 22-18. Saturday. 8 Rough game between 1 . of P s and Grangers. Sunday. l Just like a spring day. Monday. 10- Seniors making lesson plans for State Board. Student Recital. Tuesday, 11 -State Board examination. Wednesday. 12—Seniors relieved. State Board leaves. Triday. 14 Girls defeat California 43-13. Saturday. 15 The chief topic of conversation was the little Lamb. Sunday, U Dr. R. (). Franklin talked about the need for teachers in Siam. Monday. 17 .Maud Scheerer entertains us. Friday. 21 Boys lost to Westminster 20-21. Sunday, 23- Mr. Miller. V. M. man, speaks at vespers. Monday. 24— Junior party. Who waxed the gym floor? Friday. 28 New students begin to arrive. Saturday. 29—Harp vocal ensemble Dean Hlliott arrives back. Monday, 31—First day of new semester. ♦---------------------------------------------------------------------------- We invite you to inspect our showing of gifts that last. Many suitable gifts for graduation and wedding presents. Williams 120 SOUTH MAIN STREET BUTLER, PA. ♦ One Inimlretl twenty 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 A Foundation That Endures TIIIS institution has been built on the firm foundation of financial strength anil sound methods. 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Valentine party. Secondary tea. Thursday, 17—The Dean begins measuring skirts. Friday, 18—S. R. boys beat Zelienople High boys. Monday, 21 -Washington Birthday party. Tuesday. 22—Banquet and afternoon dance. Wednesday. 2$—B. B. team renders program at Y. W. C. A. Thursday, 2A— Sing” in chapel. Saturday, 26—Operetta, “Feast of the Red Corn.” Sunday, 27—“Are you girls at church?” Monday. 28—Second floor tower girls clean their windows. I nc hundred Iwcnly-onc 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 MARCH Tuesday, I -Came in like a lamb. W ednesday, 2—Kiski versus S. R . Friday, 4—Girls defeated by Pitt Varsity 29-13. Saturday, 5—Stoop's Team vs. Steve's Team. Steve wins 25-24. Monday, 7—Pitt Dental? vs. S. R. 23-20. Tuesday, 8—Girls! Do not get any worse. Thursday, 10—Ted penalized for holding -hands. Friday, II—Class light. Invitations. Saturday, 12 -California vs. S. R. 2 -24 California. Sunday. 13—Does 2nd ll«K r tower like ice cream? Monday, 14—Secondary party. Ask Mim how she likes the Rhine.” Tuesday, 15 Poor Ruth Harsh is confined to the Infirmary. Wednesday, 16 New stock of peanuts down town. Thursday, 17 Heard many times from Seniors, Lend me your Nature Study note book.” Friday, 18—V. M. game. Very exciting. Sunday, 20 -Quiet girls! Sickness everywhere. Monday. 21 Everyone packs up to be sure to be ready. Tuesday. 22—Fancy dancing by Peg in the gym. Wednesday. 23- Home,” Hurrah! and for once it didn't rain. Wednesday, 0- Back again. We notice that several prefer walking to riding from Redmond. Thursday, 31—Slackers arrive on morning train. ♦------'-------------------------------------------------------------------♦ Some one has figured out a method of reaching some of the1 planets by means of a rocket. 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One humlrnl twenty-three 19 The Senior Slippery Rocket 21 APRIL Friday, I -April Pool! Eggs for breakfast. Saturday. 2 - I he Land of Night.’’ Girl Reserves. Monday, 4—Opera. “Hansel and Gretel.” Tuesday. 5- Seniors plant trees in Normal woods. Monday. 11—Students’ Recital. Friday. —Arbor Day celebrated. Seniors. Juniors. Secondary. Faculty and Training School plant trees. Delegates leave for conference at Grove City. Saturday. I( - Dr. Sheldon’s lecture on Indians. Sunday. 17 Dr. Sheldon at vespers. Monday, 18—Secondary play, “Rose O’Plymouth Town.” Thursday. 21 Orchestra concert and training school. Sunday, 24 Rev. Blasdell at vespers. Monday. 25- Dr. Stratton’s last visit Hurrah! Senior l ea. Monday. 25-Saturday 30—Good Hnglish W eek. Ain’ts. etc., abolished. ♦--------------------------------------------------------------------- Hardware—House Furnishings AND SPORTING GOODS WINCHESTER BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL GOODS—SKIS, SLEDS, ETC. 208-210 S. M AIN STREET Bl’TLER. 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