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

Text from Pages 1 - 178 of the 1923 volume:

EX'LIBRIS I - ♦ • (Elp? Senior Class SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Zo the much louch instructors, mhose lines niitli us here liaue been an example ani inspiration to higher ibeals anh truer scholarship, pr. p. C. Jllurpliu anh pr. (i)cnnic II. ill a m m tliis annual is louini ln hehicateh hn the (Class of Nineteen (Lmcntij-three ■ � ; SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Foreword Ye pen is mightier than ye sword. So spake the sage of yore; And lest the readers become bored We pen this word before. We scan each page for schooldays' sake A fragrant mem’ry ling'ring; A book wherein our thoughts betake Back to the tower bell ringing. I-'or give our failures and errors Our slights and misfits too; We've done our best. O -worthy readers, hi planning it for you. If we have helped to make your school life .1 thing more real and near. To make your memories more precious. Your friendships warm and dear, Our mission here has been completed: Our task indeed is done; May never yours be ’ere defeated Until life's race is run. Five SRSN 1923 THE SAXIGENA PAGE SCI 100L...................................7 FACULTY...................................15 SENIORS.....................-.................20 (‘lass Poem - -- -- -- -- -- 55 Class Will................................56 (‘lass Prophesy - -- -- -- - - 57 JUNIORS.......................................6? HEALTH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - - - - 66 ATHLETICS.................................73 SOCIETY......................... 85 ORGANIZATIONS.............................03 JOKES.....................................110 Six srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 Main IU ii.dim; Seven SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 r.iRht TtldVIQ North 11 i i cze i VN39IXVS 3 Hi NSMS Sot I II I I.M l SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 i;hv n Oymnash.m SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 YwrJtv • IONV-| SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 TMtfun A Winter So.m 1 srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 Camps SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Fifteen SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 I I. in wood liisi MH'.KG. A.B.. Ph.D.. Principal i-ducat ion Yes. I� ! there's something i•renter That speaks to the heart alone. 'Tis the voire of the great Creator I her Us in that mighty tone.'' Sixteen SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 J. U. COOK. B.S.. M.S.. Dean of Men Piiii.k; Sdhaking am Physics Learned men are the cisterns of knowledge. LILLIAN Li. JOHNSON Dean of Women Her outlet's face .D the ureal eye of heaven, shined bright. And makes a sunshine in the shady place I'llOM S C BLAISDULL. A.B.. PhD, I.L.I). Dean lisoi.isii “Our echoes roll from soul to soul And grow forever ami forever. D. C. Ml RPIIV, M.E., Ph D. History and Mhiiioos “Trulh hath better deeds than words to grace it. Si-vciitc� :u SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Rli . GIEORG'H 1., HAMM. A.B.. Ph D Psychology and History oi I:dug tion Clear-beaded friend, whose joyful scorn lidded with sharp laughter cuts at wain The knots that tangle human creeds. IMS McCLYMONDS. M.B. Art VI follower of lbe Vision still, in motion to the distant gleam.” CLAY C. RUN-. A IL A M. PHYSIOLOGY AND SciKNCf ‘Ills imperial fancy has laid all Suture under tribute and has collected riches from every scene of the creation, and every walk of art. j BLATRIX K. MARY. A.B., .M. Latin and Lngush Those true eyes. loo pure and too honest in aught to disguise The sweet soul shining through them. Kinl)tCCtl SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 JOHN l:. A LI ISON. B.S.. .M. MaTIIKMMICS AND CjEOGRAI'HV 7'hey are only truly areal who are truly good. HOWARD I IILADLAND. A.B Supervisor oi Junior I lion School wo Hnoi.ish His heart teas as areal as the world, hut there was no room in tl to hold the memory of ■wrong. ADA V. MlilTZI.HK. B.S. SUPERVISOR nl (jRAI)l N I ND I WO ISDUSTKI.U K IJ- 'Her air, her manners, all who saw admired: Courteous though coy. gentle though retired The joy of youth and health her eyes displayed. A nd ease of heart her :very look conveyed. SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 1 ALMA G. RICE RURAL SCHOOL SUPERVISOR AM) GEOGRAPHY Soft peace she brings: wherever she arrives She hitdds our quiet as she forms our lives. Lays the rough path of peevish nature even And opens in each heart a heaven. JOAN EASLEY Dean oi the Musk: Department “ller music hath charms to soothe a savage beast. To soften rocks or bend a knotted oak. N KERR THOMPSON. A.B. Coach. Mathematics and Manual Training Honest labor -wears a lovely face. SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 R. M. STEEhE, A.IV. A M.. Ph.IV Diki.ctok oi I'kaisinc School There is a kind of character in thy life that to the observer doth thy history fully unfold. S. II WILLIAMS. B.S., M S.. S :.D. N n.'KL Study m Scihnci The meanest floweret id the vale. The simplest note, that swells the gale. The common sun. the air, the slues. To him aropening paradise. I. C WILLIAMS. Hsfi., .IV. V.M.. I.I B.. M l Social Studies lives lit up with summer lightnings of a soul so full of summer warmth. Twenty-one SRSN 1923 THE SAXIGENA l.t'HLLA BOWMAN. A.B. Com mi.kci i. Department So light of foot. so light of spirit. I I ORP.NCP. WALLPR Pi bi.ic School Music and Orchestra .1 minature of Unfitness, oil grace Suntni l up ami closed in little. MARIAN !.. JOHNSON Piano “(I race teas in all her steps. Heaven in her eyes. In every gesture dignity and love. PRANK V I PNIIARpT. B P.P. Physical Education His years hut young, hut his experience old, llis head unmelloxccd. hut his judgment ripe; He is complete in feature and in mind With all good grace to grace a gentleman. Twcniy-iwn 1 ■ srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 R nil R P VINCENT. B.S. Ma i in-.matics and Science Men of feu■ words art- the- best men. MRS ART III R P VINCI NT. B.I..I Expression O. thou art fairer than the evening air. Clad 111 I be beauty of a thousand stars. ROSE B. STEWART. B.C. I l. CIU R-l .IBR ARIAS The fairest garden in her looks. And in her mind the wisest books HAZEL WERTMAN Kindergarten Her voice was ever soft, gentle and l nc. An excellent thing in women. Twi-wy-lltrct SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 MY R. IIOWI.AND Health Education They had not skill enough your north to praise. Tor we which non behold these present days. Haze eyes to wonder, but lack tongues to praise.' IIHI.LN JOACHIM. B S. Domestic. Science To see her is to love her. And love but forever, Tor nature made her what she is And never made another ABB) VIRGINIA HOLMES. M l). Health Education 'Some are born great, Some achieve greatness, And some have greatness thrust upon them. B. II. 1)1 MIT. B.S. Agriculture Cheerful at morn he wakes from short repose, breathes the keen air. and carols as he goes. Twriiiy-fmir SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 SARA WALTERS. A Is StM'liKVISOK or (jRADUS ’ AM) That very oft, when I am dull Xi.itb core amt nieleueboly. Lightens my burnout xcitb her merry jests. VIRGINIA B. WAI ION. All Physical Education She that teas ever fair ami never proud. Had tongue at mill and yet teas never loud. JOSEPH INI- I WILSON. A ll. Junior High School Critic and Pin.mansiiii1 There lives more life in one of your fair eyes Than both your poets can in praise devise. RAI Pll ROBERTS, A II.. M A PsYCiioixHiY ni History or Education His praise is neither overdealt nor idly xvon.' Twfiily-fivi: ■B SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 ORYll.l.I■ C. WRIGU-Y. B.S.. l. Psychology si Hducation Hi•'. true to God who's true to wan. IRl: T- FAIRCHILD Public School Musk ni Pianh Ob. music, sphere descended maid. Triend of Measure. Wisdom’s aid!” iowa ki:gi:r Inoustkiai Arts .'I lady with the sunlight on her fare.' M BI:L BROWN Nurse The true. strong, sound wind is the wind that can embrace equally great things or small.” Twcn'y-six SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 JIAN KNOB I LOCI I Assistant Librarian “The very smile before you speak encircles all I he heart ' MUS. I RANK I LNHARDl Sl-.CRITARY TO THK PRINCIPAL Winning her icay with extreme gentleness. MAKLK McKAY Registrar Revealing deep and clear are thine of ■,wealthy smile.' I) II RM STRONG Gl.l-.KK “ The fair, the lovable. TwciUv-sl-vi-h SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 PEARL MILLER Stenographic Her delight fullest charm it the dear little twinkle that brightens her eye. J. I . GI.ASPEY. A B. Si ' PER INTENDKNT 01 GROUNDS Its well for him that finds a friend, or makes a friend where’ere he come. MRS. ROBERT II. I ISHLK, B.S. Dietetics and Nutrition “Endurance is the crowning quality, and patience alt the passion of great hearts. MRS. ROSE WESLEY Primary Supervisor “ I soul on highest mission sent. Twenty-dull! SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Twcflt -ninc SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 ■ KL I II ADAMS Bryant Hast Brady. Pa. .1 serious, laughable, lovable girl, A wail girl popular, too. .-I baud of followers on her trail Morn. noon, and night when she brings us our wail. 11)1 III LEIGHTON DDLHMAN Philo Bridoeville, Pa. She is pleasant and always smiling, Admirable, demure, and lair. She sings, and her notes are of gladness. And she makes friends everywhere. . GI.HXN ANDERSON Philo Industry, Pa. Business Manager Saxigena This wise looking man entered our school and left several years ago without completing the course. We are glad that he came back to graduate with us. As business manager of the Saxigena he has been a decided success. Philo MANCIE RMSTRONG Diamond, Pa. She is ever studious. Alert, and on the job. Perseverencc and ambition brow her you couldn't rob. MAI: M. BADGER Piiii.o Prospect, Pa. Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. is the motto practiced by this prim little maiden We hear that she is contemplating an intensive study of ling-lish in S R. S. . at some future time, ESTHER ARI HEN BAII.HY Phiix) Meadmi.i.e, Pa. listher is a smiling. dark-eyed mystery, but we love mysteries. Thirty SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 PRANCPS BA IK I) Bryant Lowellvii.i.e, Ohio I ranees is always giving a helping hand liver cheerful, she is noteo for her abundant pep. DOROTHY BAt'l-K ‘•Dol” Philo Ciiic.ora. Pa. This iitlU’ maiden so demure. The kind of a friend of about we are sure. She's ever lo the blues a rare. Gone, hut not forgotten. CAR KIP PLIZABKTII BAl DPR Pim.o PoRTtixsviu.n. Pa Though I:Isabelh seems so very wee. She really isn t hard to see; Her voice is one you often hear. Talking and laughing far and near M ICH S. B licit IS Bryant Sandy Lake. Pa. There's a twinkle in her eye That seems to say. Ah, ha. you don't know me. MARY K. Bi l l Bryant New Wilmington. Pa. Mary, an excellent Bible student. i fond of reading Paul's epistles and working with the Bryants. Pim.o I • LIZA BP III J Bl: N Betty Ni w C'astll. P Sunny hair and sunny face. Of sadness there you'll find no trace] She knows the other sex full well) The lucky one!' Who can foretell? Thirty-one SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 MAUI I ALBLRIA BILRM N Philo Hadley, Pa. The girl worth while is the girl with a smile When everything goes dead wrong. LINI J Nl: BLAIR Bryant North Washington, Pa. Aline jane from H' II. .S’.. Is proud of her home town. too. I guess: She s very studious, industrious, and wise. Does her duty, and early may she n e. Ill-I I BORLAND 'HILO Butler. Pa. Sever cross and never snappy. Always pleasant, always happy: Black-eyed girl she is indeed. Trusty friend in every need I il l l-N 1.. BROW N Philo Pulaski. Pa. Brownie” is one of the numerous thin children in our class. She is always talking or laughing except when eating. Just mention a weiner sandwich and sec Iter run! I I CILLE V BROW N “Lou” Pmi.o Iraski.in, Pa. W ith Lou , wherever she is. there is an atmosphere of good times. She likes to experiment with the lights in the hall. “I.ou” looks tall and dignified, but when you know her you ill soon change your mind. Philo IIA .L-L A Bl RKI T I I Iakmony, There's music in the air when she's around: ller soul emits sweet harmonies profound: She's a jolly girl, has lots of fun. Her lessons, too, are always well done. ;■ - Thirty-two 1923 r.j c v T V H RNS BERTHA Bl Her motto: O'o, ma te thy garden fair. Thou workest not alone: Tor be whose plot is next to thine. Will note and mend his men. , l RGl EKH I: Bl IT1 KOI I R Marg” Philo West View; Pa. One of the vivacious Tower Girls , whose favorite pastime is eating weiner sandwiches, that is when not playing tennis or dancing. LOIS BYERS Philo Hnon Valley, Pa. Miss Byers, give us the salient point of the Santa Barbara plan of schools. I low Dr. Eiscriberg ditl enjoy her shy little answers! Never mind. Lois, we like you just as you are. SARAH CATIII-.RWOOI) GitiSoMA, Pa. I like my teacher. Miss Catherwood, 'cause site laughs with us. said a small boy in the training school, And her eyes are always smiling. ELIZABETH CAMPBELL Betty Philo Petrolia, Pa. ■very day in every way. I argue better and belter. MARIE CHRIST1.IA Philo Ei.lwooo City. Pa. Those eyes darker than darkest pansies and that hair more black than ash-buds in the front of March Thirty-three SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 MABEL COLLINS Bryant Volant, Pa. Mabel, a girl so sweet and nay. So very charming in her way; May her image ever stay Always, forever as she is today. SARAH M. CRAW LORD Philo Slippkky Rock. Pa. Sarah is one of the few girls in S R who doesn't have her hair bobbed. When it comes to showing class or school spirit. Sarah ranks with the best. She has been an excellent student, and if she makes as much progress in the world as she has in S. R. the class of '2 will have every reason to be proud of her. 1 AVILA CUNNINGHAM Bryant Bakhrstown, Pa. Tu'ila likes to jump and run. Play basket-ball, you bet; All these she thinks are fun. Her fill she hasn't had as yet. licl: MARC Bryant 73- oaxi mu Polk. Pa. Poet, author, artist. Is this lass of boundless worth; Put the greatest tribute to give her is She's the best little friend on earth . MABEL M. DREW Bryant Eli.wood City, Pa. busy as the humming bee, Wisely working, days and nights. A sure success will Mabel be. Some day she'll reach the heights. SARAH ELIZABETH 1 A KIN Lib Philo Clintonvillh, Pa. Industrious and good natural is Elizabeth. She must go home quite often; we wonder why? Her greatest worry is keeping her rocking chairs at home. Don't worry, Lib , it takes more than rocking chairs to get through this world. Thirty-four SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 MADELINE PAR NON BkVANT Ciiicoka, Pa. To be efficient in a quiet way, That is her aim throughout each Jay. KOZELLA FENNELL “Fen Bryant Sauna, Pa. Here is a lass who is tall ami slim, Delights in sports will) pep anJ vim. She is a fine student and performs tasks veil. Hut joyously goes at the sound of the bell. FI.OKF.NCF. I: ERNE FINDLEY Pi i i i.o Mercer, Pa. She has lots of true school spirit, And friends unnumbered, too; She is one of the sort that will make good In whatever she may do. FLORENCE GEIGER “Flo Bryant New Castle, Pa. To meet, to know her. is to Jove her, Our “Eld” of gayest smiles. Her friendship is a treasured lure. That helps o’er weary miles. Phi 1.0 ESTHER GIBBONS New Castle, Pa. � Esther's hobby is music and books, I.ikes candy, cares nothing for loc .Mutable, merry. And very contrary. This Esther, our lover of books. MAY GIBSON Bryant May can use her pencil whetherdrawing, writing stories, or correcting papers. Her real aim and ambition in life is to out-Blaisdcll, Blaisdell.” Thirty five mmm SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 NANCY N S. GORDON Nance Philo Imperial, Pa. 'bf cheeriest girl you ever wet. Her temper never sours; The minutes spent with Xancy. Grow into golden hours. MARY GOY'ER Philo Wilkinsburg, Pa. Mary's very independent. Which is a good way to be; •or she'll be very capable. When she puts out to sea. MARGARET GRACE Philo Grove City, Pa. If you are feeling gloomy, fust have a talk with Grace. You’ll soon forget your worries. And a smile will light your face. ALICE HAGGERTY Philo Greenville. Pa. Our Alice is of a roving disposition. Ye lost count of the rooms she occupied in North Hall, and now she has left us altogether and has gone to South Hall. We feel sure she is quite safe over there for hat ring on her finger. Tells the young men not to linger. IIENin MALL Sheik'’ Philo Summerville, Pa. This humorous chap joined our ranks last fall He hails from Clarion Normal and says that C. S. N S. means Clarion Students Never Spoon . We guess he isn’t living up to that slogan, though. NORMA IRENE MAR ROWER Norm Philo Oakdale. Pa. Class Assistant Treasurer T ull of joy and happiness, Taithful, kind and true. 'orm is always on the job. When everyone is blue. Thirty-six SRSN 1923 THE SAXIGENA CATHERINE HAVES Philo Enon Valley. IPa. 6P fi A It takes ability I .NUN V AU.tl , IP Kay y to hide one's ability.’ HELEN HAYS PlIllJO Butler. Pa. This is conscientious Helen. You can rest assured that a task undertaken by her will be completed. Her motto is: “Never put oil until tomorrow what you can do todav”. PALPI I HECK AT HORNE New Castle, Pa. Ralph is a young man of sterling character. and he possesses the qualities of a good student. Whatever his work in life is. we know that he will put his best into it, and success will follow his efforts. AI.DA HENRY I lenry” Philo Greenville, Pa. Class Chronoiogist Here is a tall lass, who always works, And from her duties she never shirks. Always on time, her lesson well learned. Some day she'll reap her reward well earned. MILDRED HERR Bryant Butler, Pa. Mildred's life is like a song; With her. sorrow ean't stay long. When from school she's gone away. B Y hope she’ll always happy stay. HAZEL HOCKENBERRY Philo Butler. Pa. As round a face you seldom see. And cheeks of rosy hue. t hough she’s as shy as she can be. Her enemies are few. Thirty-seven SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 ROSETTA HUEY Philo Jackson Center, Pa. Suuly she can blush. When called on to recite; llut she always gets her lessons well. And doesn't care a mite. HELEN JOHNSTON Philo Turtle Creek, Pa. Small, but not valueless. Stylish and garrulous. Hlithesome and gay. Youthful always. ES JONES Jonsie b erf-'™ ■p Helen is very able In math and science Hid when it comes to Watch out, or she'll lead you leading, (J. Philo DOROTHEA KEENAN ••Dof' Johnstown, Pa It isn’t the question of choosing. It’s just an established fact; You’ll like Dot without trying, So why not exercise tactt v Rl III E. KENNEDY “Ruthie Philo Natrona, Pa. Of her bright face one glance will trace A picture on the brain. A ml of her voice in echoing hearts A sound must long remain. RUTH I. KENNEDY Ruthie Philo New Brighton, Pa. You just can't help liking Ruth when you see her grin. We seldom see her without ■‘Lib They're as thick as two peas in a pod. Thirty-eight SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 MYRTLE V. KLINK Klinkic Philo Argentine, Pa. Assistant I-ditor Saxigena We often wondered why Myrtle goes home every week-end. but now we know. She likes a certain Buick car The mail girl always has a heavy load until she passes “Klinkies” door. MALI IE K NEST RICK Bryant Eighty-four, Pa. So quiet ami sober, yet studious, too, Is our dignified llallie. hi all that you do, Were sure that success will come forth to meet you. WILDA M. KNOX Philo Evans City, Pa. H ilda Knox, a kind, quiet lass, Was never known to skip a class. joy and duty ever clash. Duty first, and pleasure last. CLARA KOEI-ILER Bryant North Braddock, Pa. Clara has sung herself into our hearts. We have found that although she likes butter. she prefers Oley . Philo DOROTHY KOOXS Dot” East- Pit In the classroom she can bluff. Hut after all that's not enough. Dot's right there when it comes to fun, And without her what should we have done? Bryant PRANK I.LARD “Uncle John” Worth i Class President Prank’s face has been seen around South Hall for two years. His favorite game is not quail, but’ checkers. “I Tide John” is quite a favorite among the fair ones residing in North Hall. Thirty-nine SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Pill 1.0 J r: NI I: I liH I'O Nr.w (l STi.n, P . A mail! who scatters loving dee,is highway. f friend one needs {deny. Mth Nf.w Castle, Pa. f PWj.t )htr senior No douH I Oiwt v could IT LOCK!: 1 key Ci.intonvii.Uj. Pa. Hitch day in Ike orchestra she does play The violin with tnut'h skill; Id sic is good natnred and gay. Though seldom will you find her still. 11 III I:N I.OGAN ■‘Mikev Pun. What would our gym class be Ikey ami Mikev ? Helen is full oT pep and knows how to make things go. We understand she likes y teach in the training schoo'. soM'wit TA I.OUCKSj New Stanton. Pa. tee always greet with delight, s studious, cheerful, ambitious and bright; Her heart’s in her work; she makes a good fight. And conquers all difficulties that are in sight. Forty 1:1 111:1 IRI-NI- I I I PI K Bryant Lwnburg, Pa. When we hear Hthel’s name mentioned we always think of her motto, Laugh and grow fat”. SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 MARJORIE BELLE LITTON Philo Greens LW i'a. Marjorie is a very studious ‘‘little girl.— never making much noise. The girls under Room UK) have often thought that the ceiling would crack, hut we told them that it was only Marjorie taking her reducing exercises. We haven't noticed any startling results—hut time will tell. TRANCES MARS Mars Philo Titusville. Pa. A complexion, oh. so very fair. And dimples so large and round; May her life be smooth, without a care. Her brow ne’er puckered with a frown. Piiii.o GENEVIEVE MARTIN Volant, T Our Genevieve has eyes of brown. A nd very quiet ways. And on her face there's ne'er a frown She smiles and works through all her day LEAH MELI OTT Piiilo Ciiicora. P; She's a sunny-haired piece of mischief am fun . • i.-uv � i: i Piiilo • •I UKIJ Butler Saxigena Advertising Manager It’s not the man that has the most That gives the most away; It's not the man that knows the mo: That has the most to say. Piiilo j � • N . N I • • I . But I She's quiet, but she is the kind 11V love and always keep in mil llut we are sure that she will f. Happiness of every kind. Forty.one SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 is Bryant V«rr- 6 ELIZABETH MIlilER ) “Lib” I lo.MESTEAD, Pa. j p Lib” sings the whole day thru. In halls and classrooms, too. We hope the day will never come When she will be blue. ' LI-1,1$ RUTH MIXER “Ruthie Bryant Farrell, Pa. hull of fun and full of glee. Yet full of study can she be. Quick and active as a bird. You may bank upon her word. OLIVE MOON Philo Mercer, Pa. Our great and budding pianist. When it conies : playing she will hold her own. We are looking for her to become a second Paderewski. MILDRED MORNEWECK Philo Greenville, Pa. U f Laughter is not her only folly. She's full of fun and oh. so jolly. Her ‘work is always up to date. She's making success at a rapid rate. FLORENCE MOORE Here's a little girl shy and demure, Never idling a bit—always working I’m sure; Always on time, her lessons well learned. Some day she’ll reap her reward well earned. JOSEPH MOORE Philo Warren, Ohio _ J tie's motto is. “Variety is the spice of life. and he surely lives up to it. His hobby is going skipping “just to see if he can get away with it”. I Forty-two srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 7 - 0 elorhnch morris Bryant Uniontown. Pa. Florence is talkative And ■witty as a rule; She's always in demand, In everything in school. CHARLOTTE ESTHER MORROW Philo Bakurstown, Pa. list be t Morroufs friendly smile Shows a dimple that's worth your while. More; behind the smile so sweet, There lives a girl you'd like to meet. BEATRICE McCAl.MONT ‘‘Bee Philo Moon Run, Pa. She is always so good vatu red. Though she has her troubles, too; Hut there's not a thing in this wide world She wouldn't do for you. NANCY JANE McCASI.IN Philo New Castle, Pa. Work and the world works with you ' should he the line for Nancy Jane wins cooperation as no one else can. RUTH McCREA Philo Butler, Pa. In again. Out again, done again—Ruth. Wallace McCullough Sammy” Philo Slippery Rock, Pa. Sammy is not very tall; Tight hair and eyes of blue. Tor many girls he'll never fall. To Hetty he is true. Forty-three SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 M Alibi J McCL TCHEON Jimmy PhiijO Titusville, Pa. Hdiior-m-Chief Saxigcna HV like our Jimmy , while or colored, She makes our ''dorm” life lull of pep. And full of schemes and plans unnumbered. t slumber parlies gained a rep EDNA McMI RRAY Bryant Si.ippgry Rock, Pa. Edna lias always stayed down town We always wondered why until she entered chapel with a certain little guy. KATHRYN NEELEY Bryant Prospect, Pa. Kathryn is very practical, Her turn of mind tee read: Is one teho in the leaching tcork Is likely to succeed. BERTHA NELSON Bryant Grove City, Pa. Some folks attend school for pleasure, Most attend school just to learn. Hut if liertha stays at her studies so close. The caudles at both ends she'll burn. Philo ADAI.INE M OBERG Titusville, Pa. do but sing because I must. And pipe but as the linnets sing”. Adaline has been with us from the beginning of our life at S R. She has sung herself into oiir hearts. She is always ready to smile her troubles awav. El 0 NORE ROSALIE PATTERSON Pat Bryant Eaikchancq. Pa. Our Pat” is quite a charming girl. She has a winning tear: Her smile is alvays jolly, And she's very fond of play. Forty-four SRSN 1923 ANNA PMHI.PS sT 'UflvAKr Nb v Gastlk, Class Treasurer There is much could he said about her smile. Or about her work, her lessons, her play. There is naught in her life of meanness or guile, Hut best of all. she's a friend every day. i'a PlllIjO ANNA ALIO: PHILLIPS Ann McKees Rocks, Pa. Toughing eyes and cheery smile. Happy all the day; Ann is ever beaming Like a sunbeam's shining ray. Philo SARA PICK 1-1. “Sal lit i wot jo City, Pa, � radical. .. ■. o Independent, prat Scholarly, we'a say; A credit to S. K. Is Sal'' every day. VjxA MAY PILRC1-: Philo Verona, Pa. May is good in mate mat ics. May is good with square and rule. M ty will ever be successful HT'fH she is teaching school. Rl III B PI SGI IK I: “Rut hie Philo Bellevue. Pa. Ruthie is a senior lass. Who always laughs and chortles; The hearts of the gods hold a very soft place For such happy-go-lucky mortals. I 1)1111 GRACL POLLOCK •i-de Philo New Lebanon. Pa. l-.de's” hobby is talking, giggling and eating. mosth eating. She is quite t'ond of keeping late hours, attending feeds anil writing up notebooks. Her daily expression is. Do von think I'll get a letter? She usually does. I'ortv-fivc SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 JESSIK PRICE Philo Nh V WlLMINGTON, Pa. If should get ahead through pu, Instead of earning my advance; I'd lose as much in character As I'd he gaining in finance. Bryant MABEL REDMOND New Brighton, Pa There's a sort of violet-like disposition, Whose mere presence does enable. All folks to laugh and modest be. And such a one has Mabel. EDNA RIGGI I Phii.o Butler, Pa. A certain kind of dignity. With knowledge goes quite And Edna has blended them If we the truth but tell. well, RUTH ROBERTS Bryant I Iaffey, Pa. Attractive in her manners, Winning many friends: She’s deserving honors. When her school life ends. MINNIE ROSIN BLOOM Bryant Parrel, Pa. Minnie, a lass with eyes so brown, A smiling face with never a frown; A nut brown fid die beneath her chin. Music without, and music within. MARY JANE RUB RIGHT Ruby Bryant Murraysville, Pa. Say, did you ever see her really serious? No one else has either. It's “Gobdbye. blues ' and Hello, smiles when Ruby comes around. Forty-six SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 IDA EL.OISE SHERMER PlIU-0 MUNHALL, Pa. Ida came from Pitt. A training school lad had described her as “the bronze-hair girl. She’s as go xl as she looks. CAROLINE SCHCLTZ Carrie” Philo Bellevue, Pa. Carrie is a happy-go-lucky lass, Whose chief delight is to skip a class; But she has a charming sunny smile, Which ice are sure will secure her a position worth while. ANNA OLIVA SCROGCS Bryant Payette City, Pa. We often wondered why Anna took up the teaching profession since she wears that tell-tale ring on her left hand. Telephone calls, flowers, and candy come regularly from someone who has been well named I landy . MARY SI-LEY Bryant New Wilmington, Pa. Mary came to us from Westminster College. Although having been with us but a short time we feel that it is Westminster’s loss and our gain. Whether she will be a teacher or librarian, we are sure she will be successful. BERNICE SI I ERR IEB Philo Birdvh.le, Pa. A flash of sunshine in our lives, that's Bern”. A smile of love from sparkling eyes, that's Bern . .1 word of courage scattered here. To everyone a friend most dear, that's Bern’’. Forly-scvcn srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 PHILO GEORGE W. SI PE Eenf.i.ton, Pa. Assistant business Manager Saxigena Because of his ready wit, humor, and his unlimited supply of jokes George is popular in cvcrv path of life. Records show that he never failed to have something to say when called upon in class. J Bkyani IRENE SKYRMHS I lOMHSTEAl), Pa. Irene, Jennie's sister, quite different von will sec; More quiet and sedate is she. Her favorite expression is Oh. Cosh! JENNIE SK't KMl-.S “Jen Bryant I Iomestead, Pa. Here is Jennie, known as Jen , with sparkling eyes anti bobbed hair. She is usually quiet (?), except at feeds where Iter laughter is the heartiest. HAZEL SMITH Bryant Sandy Lake, Pa. Quiet, oh, not always; Hotel's full oj fun Although not living in the dorm, She works from very early morn, Until her day’s work is done. KENNETH M. SMITH Ken Bryant Rural Valley, Pa. Music hath charms, etc.. but even it may fail on a rainy Sunday afternoon when everyone wants to sleep. In addition to his cornet Ken likes BJaisdell's English. NARCISSA SMITH Bryant Saxonburg, Pa. Class Poet Narcissa studies diligently and makes her moments count. We are sure that she will make good wherever she goes. As a poet she's quite a Keats. Forty-tight srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 MYRNA ETHEL SOI.I INC.I R Bryant Emlenton, Pa. Here is dear Myrna. as you see. Sweet of wanner, and full of glee. DOROTHY SPEER I Iakrisvii.i.i.. Pa. Some are born great; some achieve greatness. and some have greatness thrust upon them, Dorothy belongs to the first class, and we predict for her a brilliant future. SARAH EL.1ZABE I 11 SPEER HaKRISVIU.I:, lJA. Out upon the wild leaves of life, 'I midst the storm and stress of strife. Youll find our Sarah with a smile, t rying to cheer us all the while. AGNES SPKOl 1.1 Piiilo Slippery Rock, Pa. Here is Agues. Independent? Well, just watch iter saunter through the famous halls of S. R In basket-ball she Stickeih closer than a brother while playing side center Those who are fortunate enough to know her find her generous and sympathetic as well as a good student. MARGARET SPROL l.l. Phi 1.0 Slippery Rock. Pa. I o mention all of Peg's good qualities would be too much of a task; so we'll say she has the qualities of the best of girls She is a good sport and a true friend. In all the activities Peg is ready to help. IRENE SI I I N Bryant Evans City. Pa. Irene seems to be of the studious type, but occasionally on Sunday afternoons she may be seen pacing the veranda waiting for the approach of a certain roadster One never can tell, can one? l-'orty-niiu- SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 111:1 I DOt 01 AS STl-WAKT Piiilo Avalon, Pa. Helen came to us from Pin. She is a welcome addition to our class. I he old maxim. Nobody loves a fat man does not apply in Helen's case. We consider Him” a lucky fellow. I lelcn III I I N STILLW (10 Piiilo Slippery Kock. Pa. nd this is Helen She may seem to he a shy member of our class, but. “you’d be surprised Her friendship is one of faithfulness and loyalty. We wish her much success in the future, hut Dan Cupid seems to have planned for that K I III R SI I DPBAKPR ”1 at'' Bryani Slippery Kock, Pa I his fine looking fellow is “Pat Stude-haker. our country gentleman. We certainly hope that his journey through lif will he as easy as his Normal School days and that the old lord will not get stuck! on the hill. ITlZABIiTII K. SURRIiNA “Lib” Piiilo Clistonvii.ll, Pa. I.ib is i friend so true. In all kinds of weather, ) on ever ran perceive Klinkie and her together, PRANCPS W G. I ANNLY Bryant Bhaver Palls. Pa. Small oj stature. Great of heart. A hearty laugh. And lots of ambition That's Trances! KA rilPKINP I BI-.R 'Kate Philo Slippery. Kock Pa. A jolly good sport is our Katy”. She has been with us all through Normal, and we have yet to see her downcast or sail. Smiling and laughing, she has gone through school, and we hope she may go through life the same way. Fifty SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 !-:dn. luzabltii uiing Bryant Vanoukgrift, Pa. Quite a little singer, Is our I:thm Thing, hull of hope and cheer, livery day oj the year. VI KG IN I W l Kl-K Ginnv Piiil,o l)i:yui:sNB, Pa. A steed ami happy (tinny” In our class of twenty-three. To know her is lo love her. Tor further proof ask----- INA WAI I I K Phh.o Ina is a smart youur girl. Who always does her best To have her lessons perfect And thus outshine the rest. Ii ITILL WP.I I I• K Bryant Loinhurg, Pa o one can he dull or cheerless, While T.thel is around; The smile that lights her countenance. Means fun and joy where e'er she’s found. Philo IK I-DA WI-.SII K1 Sl.Il'I’hKY K� t I red a is certainly one of the most popular members of our class. With a smile that would turn the heart of anyone and eyes that just won’t keep still, she is irresistible—eh. John. She leaves main friends in S K and her place will be hard to fill, but we wish her luck and happiness and hope she will keep on smiling MABLI WHIRL Bryant Glassport, Pa. ,-1 mbit-ion is her middle name, IIV feel quite sure twill bring her fame. Mabel is not afraid of work. Her duly she will never shirk. l'ifty-onc SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 I I-NORA Will II I’ll I i.o lives of blue and light brow IIcis our friend Leuora. With lessons done she's always there With quiet ways so shy and fair. That’s our friend Lenora. Ni-.w (Asi iii. Pa. j oxen hair, v fjr v IRHNL WILLIAMS Philo Hmi.enton, Pa. .1 good word and a rusty hand. .1 merry heart and true! Irene's right there when it comes to fun, And xlus never heard to get blue. BLRNICL W I.MI U Philo I’okti-ksviuf., Pa. Her nice always smiles On everyone she meets. She knows not how to make a frown, Hut everyone she greets. RL SSIzl.L WRIGHT “Russ” Piiii.o Jackson Center, Pa. Russ is a happy, likable chap with a ready grin which exposes to view a wide expanse of front teeth. He shines in History of Ld. We expect to hear of him teaching that subject at Columbia University some day. MARJORIL BLSWICK YOl'NG Philo Marjie I crti.i: Creek, Pa. Marjie's favorite study is astronomy, a least when with her the chief topic of conversation seems to be Mars. Did you ever hear this. “How be you. ‘Marjie’? “I. B line, thank.Vou.” LYDIA XII.I..MLR Bryant Aknoio. I’a. Lydia is a very serious looking little girl, but she really is lots of fun when you get to know her. Did you ever attend a feed in 107? If you have you know the eats” and the good times Lydia and her roomies bring forth. Fifty-two SRSN THE SAXIGENA i HELEN BARRON Beeny” Philo. Slippery Rock. Pa. Helen, we think, is a little shy. but very sociable. She is one of our most loyal members and hardest workers. Her class-work i always done in a serious and sincere manner. She is a true friend to everybody. ever willing to work, and never running from it The class wishes her all the success possible. LILY VIRGINIA SIIEPLAR Phii.o Avai.on. Pa. (jinny is a liny lass, She looks to be quiet, but isn't, alas. Virginia is always ready to smile. She is very artistic, and we predict that she will be an artist of high note if the minister'’ does not interfere. MILDRED IIARPHR Peg Philo Mount Oliver, Pa. Always lull of laughter. Always full of glee, fust look at her picture Ami you can cosily see. JEAN McGARRAI I Bryant Sykl.sville. Pa. lean is snappy, she is peppy. And she’s always full of fun: She likes her gym quite well, Hut Ted really is the only one. AGNES STOUGHTON Bryant Butler, Pa. Agnes has won her mark in gym . So has she won her mark with him— Not Jim but—she'll tell you. ELSIE Ml.1.1.0IT Philo Everett. Pa. l-lsie always knows her lessons well. And the truth, she always well can tell. And in the game of life, you'll see. She’ll be ahead of you and me. Fifty-three SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 U1NHS STOl GM I ON JI-AN McGARRAII MILDRHD HARPER 1'ifty-fou SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 To the Class of 1923 Perhaps i should make this a tale Which tells about some lovely vale. Where breezes whisper through the trees And waft the sweetness of the rose To where the gay brook babbling flows. Tor ’tis of lovely things like these The poets sing. Ilut for the subject of my theme I've chosen you. for I esteem The life we’ve lived, the times we’ve sighed, Aye, and failed and tried once more With greater effort than before. 1Veve labored long to gain the pride Which hard tasks bring. Sow I recall the times we’ve met. We thought queer things perhaps, and yet Our first impressions were all wrong; Some friendships grow while others wane; When footsteps meet on common plane. Our thoughts of some may linger long. Or lightly wing. What joy to find that, after all. The times we’ve felt ourselves grow small Before instructor’s leasing smile— We know that it is all a bluff, A ml that they are not really gruff, But urging students all the while To greater things. We’re facing now our chosen work; Were not the kind who're going to shirk The tasks which to our lot belong. And as we laugh and love and live. Let’s try to grow and gain and give; And then through constant shunning wrong. Real joy will spring. Fifty-five —Narcissa Smith SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Last Will and Testament of the Senior Class We, the class of lc 23 of the Slippery Rock State Normal School, do. on this sixth day of June. 1923. being in good health and having perfect control of our mental faculties, and having duly discharged all of our duties and studies as a body corporate, hereby make, enact, and publish this, our last will and testament. First:—W e give and bequeath to our Alma Mater the beloved memory of the class of twenty-three, together with our hopes for its success and prosperity. Second:— l o the faculty we give and bequeath a much needed and well earned rest from the duties of instructing already over-wise seniors, and our apologies and regrets for the fact that we were born good looking instead of wise. Third:—To our worthy successors, the class of '24. we give and bequeath the following:— Item : Our seats in the chapel, our places near the head of the table in the diningroom. and the front seat in Blaisdell's English class, with the request that they be filled regularly, cheerfully, and with the dignity becoming a senior. Item : A continued and increasing use of Skipper s Paradise, together with all the resulting troubles thereunto attached. Item : Our nature study notebooks, which they already have in facsimile, with the request that they be handed down from year to year to succeeding classes to be used as we used those handed to us by the class of '22. Item : The right to look wise and to give advice to lower classmen, together with the tight to flunk occasionally and blame it on the teacher’s partiality. Fourth:—To the members of the secondary department we bequeath our wisdom and knowledge. May it be used profitably by them in attaining honor and renown such as ours. Fifth:- We bequeath to our executor the right to dispose of. in the way he thinks best, all the rest of our property, whatsoever, wheresoever, and whensoever, of what nature, kind, and quality it may lx-, and not disposed of herein. Sixth:—We hereby nominate anil appoint our principal. I)r. J. L.inwood Oisenberg. executor of this our last will and testament; hoping that he may cherish our memory as a class, though as individuals we were constantly falling into his ill favor, and that he will remember that, though sometimes failing, we constantly strove to do our best. In witness thereof, we the ('.lass of 1923. have to this, our last will and testament hereto set our hands and seal, this sixth day of June. Anno Domini, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-three. Fifty six THE CL ASS OF XXIII. SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 The Prophecy h was a dark Saturday‘night, and a line rain misted the windshield, making it hard for me to see the road. I was proud of the way my car pulled. I had been advised to buy a McCullough, and now I was glad I had done so. Impatiently I shifted the lever that worked the little device that cleared the rain from the glass. “Crawford Cleaner , they called it from the name of the inventor. A few rods ahead of me I could see a faint glow of light, and as I drew nearer I heard music and saw the lighted windows of a one-story building. Driving up to the house, I left my car and entered. Many people were gathered in one corner of the large hall watching the dancers gliding over the polished floor. One couple, who were executing some fancy steps, seemed to attract particular attention. A young man standing near me whispered. That is Esther Gibbons and her leading man. Trank Heard. They set the pace for the dance this season. Anxious to learn more about them. I questioned him concerning this hall and discovered it was managed by George Sipe. “Come with me where we can get a better view of the orchestra. We have the best in Pennsylvania. They are now playing Lights Out. Girls.’ a fox trot written by Marguerite Buttikofer. Bernice Sherreib and Eleanor Patterson sang it in the Tollies of ’2T he informed me. “It is magnificent.” I murmured. Only an artist could write such a song.” W e could see the orchestra, and the young man named the players, as they are too far away to be easily recognized. “Alice Bcggs. the leader, has trained them all. The violinists are Ruth E. Kennedy and Edna t hing. Nancy Jane McCaslin and Edna Higgle play the pianos. Virginia Sheplar has the drum and traps and Helen Johnson the saxa-phone. The banjo players are Trances Tanney and Margaret Grace. Rosella Pennell. Catharine Hayes. Mabel Drew, Plorcnce Moore, Prances Mars. Helen Barron, and Aline Blair are dance instructors.” They are splendid.” I agreed heartily. Oh. what a charming waltz! How I should love to try it!” “Come on! he said: We’ll dance.” But I don't know you at all. I exclaimed in spinsterly horror. He smiled. Clara Koehler was mv mother’s maiden name. Ah, I thought you looked familiar. You have your father's features and red hair. I replied. lie smiled, and we floated out among the dancers. That is 'Memories of Psychology.’ an inspiring waltz by Terne Findley and Edith Addleman I wish they’d play ‘School Efficiency.' or ‘Training School Blues.’ ” After the waltz I left the hall and resumed my journey. The rain had ceased and traveling was not so difficult. A forty-minute ride found me in the city. I sought the local Y. V. C. A. and was delighted beyond measure when a motherly looking woman greeted me. “As I live. Freda Westlake. I cried. It seems too good to be true, finding an old friend in such a place. Yes. indeed. she smiled and pressed a button on the wall. In answer a small lady bustled in. Miss Bevan. will you take our guest to Room $ ? Betty smiled the same smile I had known when we were classmates. As we ascended the stairs, she enumerated the many theatrical attractions for the evening. Fifty-seven SRSN 1923 THE SAXIGENA “Would you care to see Ruth Adams in ' The Little Minister” or Lsther Weller in 'Romeo anil Juliet ? Russell W right, the famous baritone, sings at the Grand tonight, and Zillmer will give a Jenny Lind program at 8:30. Oh. I can never decide where to go.” I exclaimed in bewilderment. We ll compromise and go to the Athena. Lucille Brown is playing 'Camille’. If you want vaudeville. I believe that Florence Morris and Blanche Lewis have an act at the Palace tonight. Have you seen Ldith Rollick's latest dance. Dodging the Dean’? It's clever. She is said to surpass Pavalowa. The Sproull sistei are with her in a little act which they have named. Called to the Office'. I sat dow n in despair. My brain was whirling. There were so many of my old friends before the limelight, and I wanted to see them all! I have it. Betty. I cried. Til go to a movie. That’s surely a compromise! Betty laughed. I wondered what amused her. but I soon discovered the cause of her mirth as I walked up the .avenue watching the electric signs. Confronting me was a blazing billboard. SI i: A PI SCI IKE PICTURE Mabel Redmond stars in 'Under the Balcony', supported by Arthur Studebaker, Ruby Loucks, Hazel I lockenberry and Olive Moon. I turned to the other side of the street to behold the following: MORNI:W F.CK MOVIE Virginia W alker in Broken Dates'. W. Glenn Anderson, leading man. Strong cast. Apparently I could not attend a movie unless I chose among several friends. I made one last attempt to discover a picture that I might view without feeling I w as showing favoritism to one of my class-mates. I turned a corner and looked down a brilliantly lighted street. A red and yellow sign Haunted the announcement. “Lsther Bailey in 'The Spoon holder’, with Kenneth Smith, Mabel Whirl. Irene Williams, and Ruth Roberts. I turned and fled. “Taxi! called a voice that seemed vaguely familiar. W here had I heard it? I signalled, and the machine stopped “To the museum. I said, stepping inside. By the ghost of I lamlet’s father! exclaimed the driver. Is it thus we meet? I recognized Henry Hall. Lis very strange, I gasped feebly. Henry laughed. I recovered at the sound and inquired concerning his occupation and health. Come up and see us sometime.” he said cordially. Jeanette will lx pleased to see you. We expect my brother-in-law. Harvey Milford, tomorrow, lie is supervisor of the training school at Slippery Rock College. 1 haven’t seen him since Dr. Harper broke her engagement to him about three months ago. That was April first, and on the seventh she married Count Enrique Caballo. Prior to her wedding she was head of the health education department at the college. “I'm sorry I can't go today. Henry. I said as he stopped before the museum. The taxi roiled away, and I mounted the steps and with a feeling of loneliness passed through the marble vestibule. It cannot be possible that I shall meet any more friends. I said forlornly. The place seemed deserted, and an indescribable longing for human companionship came over me. I heard voices and then saw two figures standing near. Both ladies were discussing the merits of a picture. J?ifty eigl t SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 It’s quite pleasing! declared one Mabel McCutcheon. exclaimed her companion heatedly, the lines are not at all pleasing! It is out of proportion altogether.” The speaker turned, and I recognized Mildred Herr. Well, you must admit it is one of list her Morrow’s best paintings. I grant you that, but I’d choose a Collins landscape in preference to that. Yes. and Nelson's portraits show more technique. answered Mildred. Mabel laughed, and they walked away together. I followed with the intention of speaking. Their conversation, which I could easily hear, interested me. Mildred remarked. Llizabeth Miller is getting along splendidly in her work as dietician. I received a letter from her last night. She says the Slippery Rock girls have a new dean. Miss llenrv. She is said to be a wonderful geography teacher. Marjorie Ik Young is school nurse, and I hear she is kept busy since mumps has broken out.” Well, well. exclaimed Mabel. “It's certainly fine that they are there together. Mary Bell's there, too. supervising intermediate work. May Pierce told me when I was talking to her last week in the city. She is in the primary department, you know. That's right. Miss Pierce is taking Bertha Burns's place while the latter is conducting her campaign. Do you suppose she will get the office of governor? inquired Mildred. “My goodness, no! Mancie Armstrong will be elected, for the state's going Democratic. My neighbor. Mrs. Donald Black, says so. averred Mildred. She ought to know.” agreed Mabel. I remember when she was Helen Jones, debating for Bryant Society; she seemed to know a lot about politics. She says, too, that Ruth I. Kennedy is slated for chief justice of the supreme court. Nancy Gordon's term expires soon.” announced Mildred. She must know everything.” laughed Mabel. Does she get radio reports from President I leckathornc? She’s a good friend of Secretary of State I amen. I'll wager that's where she gets inside information. I could stand it no longer. “Girls!” I cried. How are you?” Bless your heart!” came the delighted duet. Where did you come from? W e talked for a long time, then I returned to the Y. W. C. A. and retired. Parly the next morning I rose anti after a light breakfast started to church. As I entered a magnificent graystone edifice a grand organ was pealing forth the opening chords of the anthem, and I sat down in a velvet cushioned pew and watched the people come in. In the choir I was sure that I recognized Mabel Bierman. Mae Badger. Lois Byers. Ldna Mc.Murray. Hazel Burkett, blizabeth Bauder. Dorothy Bauer, and I Elizabeth Campbell. The soloist rose, and I was surprised to see the well-known face of Ruth McCrea. The organist turned. Caroline Schultz! I gasped half aloud in my surprise. After the anthem the minister rose to read his text. As he stood there in the opaled light of the stained glass window my mind traveled back over the years to remember a morning in Slippery Rock when a boy stood on the chapel platform to lead cheers. A far cry from that day to this, yet it was Joe Moore. Rev. Joseph Moore—the name had a fascination for me. I left the church at the close of the service with inspiration in my soul. I wanted to do some great work of charity, but there seemed no opportunity for that in this well-ordered town. When I reached my room at the Y. W. C. A. I found a dainty envelope on my Fifty-nine SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 table. Picking it up, I read on the enclosed card. Can you come at once to 510 Terrace Avenue? An old friend wishes to see you. Mystery! Delightedly I hailed a taxi and made my way to Terrace Avenue. Who wanted me? I he suspense was thrilling. The cab stopped before a beautiful brown stone house. Dismissing the vehicle. I walked up to the imposing entrance and rang the bell. A liveried servant appeared, took my card, and ushered me into a cozy little waiting room. In a few minutes I heard a footstep and looked up to find a woman smiling at me between the velvet hangings of the doorway. She was tall, handsome, dark haired, and attired like a princess. I caught my breath. It was Marie Christley! I could not remember her married name, but I knew she was the wife of a famous doctor. She came and took both my hands in hers. My dear, she spoke softly. How glad I am to see you! Where have you been all these years? “I have just returned from South America, where I have been teaching linglish fundamentals. Everything seems changed. I scarcely know the I nited States any more. I haven't seen a newspaper for a long time, and it i a surprise to find many of my old friends prominently before the public.” Marie laughed and led me into a cheery sun-parlor. I like to take my guests here. I think this room is beautifully decorated. Ruth Shremp worked out this effect for me. She is one of our foremost interior decorators.” I think it is lovely.” I exclaimed. I’m glad you like it. This is White and Winter wicker work. They make charming furniture. It's odd. but everything in this room has some intimate meaning for me. This rug is one that Myrna Sollinger brought over from Persia when she and Dorothea Keenan were touring the Orient. But I can’t stop to discuss it now; I must order tea. Perhaps you would like to look at some of my books.” Marie left the room and I went to examine the books. Poetry! I breathed, picking up a daintily bound volume. ‘Echoes of the Breakfast Bell', bv Narcissa Smith. I read aloud. • Anxious to discover other familiar names. I examined several volumes in the case, reading the titles aloud. Dissertation on Creamed Carrots', by Helen Logan; ‘The Insignificance of Man', by Helen Stewart; ‘Value of the Doing Things on Time', by Adaline Oberg. This was the serious literature, essays, and lectire work. I was searching for fiction and passed on to the next shelf. Here I saw many volumes. “Dear Helen”. Rumors of Raymond . “Ten Nights in the Infirmary , and Montmorenei Mischief , by Helen Brown. The Cooky Club”, Trial of Abraham Isaac , and J. B. Cook. Janitor , by Jennie Lehto. Marie’s return prevented further examination of the books, although I was very anxious to glance through some of them, especial!) Helen Brown's novels. I felt sure they would prove delightfully interesting. A maid wheeled in a little wicker tea cart, and Marie and I seated ourselves. The style of her dress caught my attention. Seeing my interest, she remarked. Aren’t the Betty Surrena dresses adorable? I love this one of mine. While we sipped tea, Marie told me several interesting facts. It was news to me that Helen Stillwagon had married an Italian duke, but it did not surprise me to learn that Elsie Locke was matron at the City Orphan Asylum, for she had always impressed me as being a quiet, mild-mannered girl. Sixty SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 “You have a beautiful home. Marie,” I remarked. I like it.” she answered. Genevieve Martin made the plans, and the Price Company took the contract for building it. I should like to find a lot near here, for I intend to build in the city. I ventured. hoping she would suggest a good real estate firm. See Beatrice McCalmont.” she advised. She managed m purchase in a very efficient manner. Where is your husband? I asked curiously. lie was called to the city on a special case last night. A doctor's wife has plenty of time to be lonesome. was the soft answer. Come, let me show you my newest treasure -a statue by Schermer, posed by Dorothy Koons. It is— heavens! W hat is that?” The door burst open, and a terrified maid ran in. Madam, your jewels! They are gone! The butler has telephoned the police! Marie did not lose her composure but we said little as we waited for the arrival of the police. Soon they came—four sturdy policewomen. Minnie Kosenblum, Irene Steen. I la .el Smith, and Elsie Mellon, led by Chief of Police Huey. The chief was reassuring. W e shall recover the valuables, madam. I have sent Scroggs, Seley, Rubright, Knox, and Knestrick to watch the depot crowds, and my motorcycle detectives. Stoughton, Neely, the Skyrmeses, and the S|K ers are guarding the country roads. Helen I lays, Myrtle Klink, Alice Haggerty, and Leah Mellon are already out on clues. W e'll gel the thieves , and the chief with her assistants left the room. Marie.” I said as they left. I think I must return to the Y. W. C. A. This has been rather unnerving. I left immediately and went back to find Miss Westlake waiting for me with an evident desire to talk. 'T'reda. I said as I sank into an easy chair. I’ve met or heard of about three-fourths of our class. Now won’t you locate the others, and we’ll talk over old times?” Surely. May,” agreed Freda. Ask all you want to know. Fact questions are not always good, but they are perrmssable here. W here’s Alice Dean? was my first query. She’s a successful lawyer, and so is Elizabeth Eakin. That makes me think. Helen Borland is editor of the city’s biggest newspaper. Who else? Mary Cover?” She’s interested in horse racing and has some fine trotters. Sara Pickel has taken up chicken farming, and Norma narrower is exploring the Arctic region. W ho else? You see I’m a regular encyclopedia! Ruth Mixer?” Homesteading in Montana. Florence Geiger is a broker on Wall Street and Ethel Leeper, State Superintendent of Education. No one has died?” • No. but button and Baird is considered the best undertaking establishment in the city. Phillips and Phelps Book Company supplies half the schools of the United States with text books.” Jean McGarrah? Running a pleasure yacht at Niagara Falls in partnership with Katherine I her.” Well, that must be all. I sighed. You’ve forgotten two. smiled I reda. If you ever have occasion to buy a SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 plow or harrow order ii from Cunningham and Catherwood. They have the largest factory for the manufacture of farm implements in the I nited States. Well. I'reda,” I said wearily, This has been the most exciting week-end of my life. “Now. tell me what you have been doing? she asked. Nothing much, I replied; I’m returning to the United States to take my post-graduate work at Slippery Rock. A bell rang, and I-reda arose. Well. I must leave you. It is a strict rule of this Y. Y. G. A. to have everything quiet at 10 o'clock. Good night. Sixty-two SRSN 1923 THE SAXIGENA SiM v-ihrco SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Sixiy- Our Junior Class SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 The Junior Class What was all the rustle and bustle in the stately halls of Slippery Rock State Normal School on September IS. P 22? It was the members of the Junior Class making their first entrance to the school. Such a time as we had finding class rooms and learning which class came next! But after a time all these difficulties were overcome, and we settled down to real work. On November 15 the first class meeting was held. John Albert was elected president: Kenneth llogg, vice-president: era llurnes. secretary: Mary Delle Wagner, reporter, and Harry Gold, treasurer. Rose and gray were selected as class colors. W hat would the'football team have done without Rowan. Berkman. Reynolds, and the other members of our class? Carrol. Smith, and Mehler have made themselves imlespensible to the basket-ball team. But we must not forget Neither-coat. Smith. Ashbaugh. Wolfe. Humes, and the mans other girls who helped to make possible the many victories of the school. And what was the cause of the hurrying and scurrying in the dorm” not long after our arrival here? It was only the girls getting read ’ for the Junior Tea. Such remarks as “Have you any long gloves?” W hat are you going to wear? May I borrow your hat?”, could be heard in every hall. The Junior party was a splendid success. It was a great deal of work to decorate the gym” and prepare eats”, but that is almost the best part of a party. I:very junior was delighted to hear Mrs. Vincent, Miss l:asle and Miss Fairchild, and Miss Steputis. I'he greater part of the evening was spent in dancing. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Juniors, juniors, juniors! Sixty'five SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 .it III Mill r.tIVi no l)l CARTMI-.NI SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Health Education Department I'hree years ago there was introduced among the regular normal school courses a new and practically untried course, that of Health Education. Although in some schools this phase of education is called physical education, it was decided to call it Health Education here, because it i based primarily on health and hygiene. The first class was small, numbering but live, and last year the first graduating class consisted of only two. but it Ikin developed at an astonishing rate. Now it is a full grown department with a separate faculty numbering four, a group of students comprised of approximately forty of the finest specimens of young manhood and womanhood to be found anywhere, a building and equipment that ranks with the best in Western Pennsylvania, and a course of study which embraces every subject necessary to a thorough knowledge of the subject as understood by modern educators, scientists and health authorities. Hut the course is still in its infancy. Only through the wisdom, leadership, and experience of those teachers who are now toiling so valiantly can this department be reared safely, and so attain its complete growth. Some of the more visionary individuals predict that within a few years the new department will encompass a separate school, separate dormitories, and much more numerous faculty, and several hundred students. Such a goal means years of unremitting labor together with a complete co-operation between students and faculty. As for the work itself, it is of great worth to the student as an individual, but its value to the student as an embryo teacher is inestimable. Concentration, application, industry, and love of the work are prerequisites of the health education student. In return for these he receives health, self-mastery, love of the beautiful, appreciation of the control of physical actions, and an educated sense of fair play, comradeship, and good sportsmanship. Because health education develops the individual, we want it; but on account of it influence on the group through the individual we need it. “IMT'S MAKE IT GROW. Sixty-seven SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Ackerman. Mary Ann Adams, Ethel Adams. Kathleen Adams. Sara Aiken, Ross B. Aird. Lillian Aker, Donella Albert, John Ammon. Joseph Ashbaugh. Myrna Barber. Raymond Barron, Ruth Bell, Edna Bennett. Mary Bennett, Mei.da Benson, Lillian Bek km an. Stanley Boes, Nellie Borland. Lorraine Boyd. Verna Brown, Elizabeth Burns, Ruth Burr. Charles Cameron. Armf.da Cameron, Margaret Campbell, Marie Carrol. Joseph Chapin, Grace Clark, Iva Clements. Clyde Close. Agnes Collins, Belle Cook, Ethel Cook. Marie Cooper. Helen Corbett. Sarah Corey. Beulah Crawford, Jean Croxall, Anna CrUIKSHANK. IDEI-ETTE Dean, Floda Detaveilhr. Sarah Dickson. Dorothy Dunlap, Margaret Erwin, Maude Evans, Mary Fischer, M. Virginia Forrest. Emm aline Surri.ta. Frank Frost, Gertrude Glass, Elizabeth. Gilette, Elizabeth Glenn, Bertha Goedell, Irene Qoldbloom, Ruth Junior Class Roll Cordon, Oliver Cjreasley, Emma Green, Helen CiRINE. Gl.ADYS Cirine. Margaret IIarbison, Jean I Iakrison, Mildred I Ieckathcrne. Erla I If.rbert. M argaret Hill, Ijouva Hilton. Florence Hindman. Helen Hines. Everett I lOCKENBURRY, CECIL I IOC KEN BERRY. MARGARET Hofi man, Alphinf Hoffman, Doris Hoffman. Edith Hoffman, Kathryn Hogg. Kenneth IIovi.r. Edith Horseman. Ralph I lUMES. ERA Humphrey. Edith I Iykes. Syi.vi If ft. Edna Jack. Florence Jack, Georgia Jack. Herbert Jack, Mary Jamison. Marjorie Keefer. Anna Keefer. Dorothy Kellogg. Lai r a Kennedy. Martha Kerr. Elizabeth Kile. Marion Kingsley. Frances Lais, Annabel Laney. Gail Leach. Burnette Lkhto. Hii.ma l.EMAZ, Margaret Lester. Susie Lewis. Katherine Long. Lida Mackey. Roy Maharc. Gladys Matthews, Alberta Maloney. Helen Mehi.er. Nicholas Mervis. Rose: Michael, Pauline Miller, Katherine Sixty-eight Mixer. John Morris, Raciiaei Moses. In a Moss. S ar ah McClelland. Frances McClelland. John McDon ald. Flora McKnight. Mildred McMich m i . Thelm a McMlrray. Fekne Neeley. Evelyn Neithercoat. Maud Nichol. Grace Noble, Ruth Pierce. Margaret Poi anski. Bernice Popplf.ton. Ellen Pow ell. .Marth a Pi njack. George Ralston. Wild a Rankin. Jessamine Rankin. Susan Reese Ellen J. Reese. Hannah Reynolds, Ralph Richey, Virginia Riddle. Florence Riddle. G arnet Ritchey. IIazei Rockey. Lei. a Row an. Francis Russell. Mary Sample. Helen Sen in k. Howard Seals. Catharine Sennet. Agnes SHERI. K. 1 I HI IN Shum aker. Ethel Smith, Frances Smith. Morrison Smiley. Marjorie Somogyi. Helen Sperring, Dorothy Stein rod, Leona Stephenson. Floyd Steputis. Elsie Stew art, Alice Stuchel, Louise S ARZINSKI, ANTOINETTE Thomas, W illiam W agner. Mary Di.i.le W atson. Mabel W elsh, W illiam Wolil. Inez Zimmerman, Bertha Srwnty I x ! H Z m x o m z Secondary I Jepartmust SR SN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Secondary Department As a happy group of students we claim our branch of I he tree of knowledge. 11 is hard to be sure, keeping up the task of climbing the ladder of attaining rung by rung until this particular branch may lx in view, but we are above all hopeful, and we see no reason why these hopes shall be in vain. Individually we have mottos, but as a group “Hustle and Cifin suits us best. Seventy-one SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 Seventy-three srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 Varsity Schedule Slipperv Rock 13 Carnegie l ech Plebs 0 Slipperv Rock 0 Pitt I reshmen 31 Slipperv Rock 6 California Normal . 7 Slipperv Rock 26 Grove City 6 Slippery Rock 7 Kiski 40 Slippery Rock 63 Westinghouse Tech 0 Total Points 115 84 POINTS. VARSITY GAMES Touchdowns Goals Arrr.R Touchdown Stevenson.......... 1 Dunn ............... 2 Dunn ............... Mehler ............ 4 Snyder ............. 2 Johnson ........... 1 Sunday............. 3 Reynolds ........... I Gordon ............ 1 Punjack ......... 4 McKinley ........... 1 Moore ............. I Reserves Schedule Reserves..................52 Zclienople 0 POINTS. RESERVE'S GAME Touchdowns Goals After I'ouchdown Walker ............ 3 Carroll ............ 2 Moore.............. 3 McKinley .......... I Johnson ............ 2 Murphy ............ I Seventy-four SRSN 1923 THE SAXIGENA Football FOOTBALL, a game where science sometimes outplays physical powers, but when the two are coupled a truly wonderful sight to watch w hen in action, has been supported splendidly at Slippery Rock. In the year 2l-'22 she won the championship of the normal schools of W estern Pennsyvlania. This year through an act of fate at California she merely tied for it. We feel confident though that had the two schools played again Slippery Rock would have held the lead. Nine letter men helped start the season. Captain Dunn. Sunday. Stephenson. Reynolds. McLaughlin. Smith. Sager, anil Murphy. These were reinforced by Komora. Mehler. Carroll. Welsh. Taylor. Rowan. Gordon. Punjack. Burkman. Prasse, Johnson. Marian. I lays, McCullough, and Hall. Besides these men there were those who entered football for the first time in their young lives. From their ranks are going to come players of prominence. They are Lllenberger, Stoneberg. Gold. Dalbert Smith, and W right. Mehler as fullback, is hard to beat. Mis defensive and offensive work was splendid, l ew were they who could stop him when once he got started. Dunn and Sunday on halfback, showed excellent work. Both are fast on their feet. Tackling Dunn was like catching a greased pig. Sunday was the first man to score on Kiski on their home field for four years and the only one to score on them at any time this season. Cotton began at center and when he left the team felt the loss. Prasse took his place though Tubby” Smith helped also Smith was out of the game almost all season on account of a charley-horse and a broken toe received in practice. Prasse showed promise of becoming a first class center. Taylor. W elsh and Stephenson are hard to break. They were great for tackling. W hen Punjack or Gordon received a forward pass we looked for at least fifteen or twenty gains. Reynolds and Burkman with their headwork at quarter did much toward winning the games. Burkinan’s passing was superb. It was accountable for the winning of the Grove City game Or roll and Murphy, when in the game, showed well as halfbacks. As guards Mall and McCullough gave promise of development into varsity men. Marian, his first year out. progressed by leaps and bounds as a tackle. Mis future looks bright. Mays, from Clarion's squad, did some good work when at end. Of the varsity men this year Mehler is the only one who will not be back next year. I le intends to go to Penn State. A good team can be expected. Seventy-five srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 V RSITY Squad Scvcuty-six SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Boys’ Basket-Ball Schedule Slippery Slippery Rock 38 Butler High 8 Rock 23 Butler High 30 Slippery Slippery Rock 21 New Castle High Rock 31 Clarion 12 Slippery Rock 18 Grove City 2l) Slippery Rock 33 Westminster 8 Slippery Rock 46 California 14 Slippery Rock 26 Thiel 16 Slippery Slippery Rock ...41 l: ans City High 21 Rock 37 California 17 Slippery Rock 27 Westminster 13 Slippery Rock 21 Grove City 14 Slippery Rock 3| Clarion 21 Slippery Rock 37 Thiel 13 Slippery Rock 36 Monaca 12 Slippery Rock 44 Geneva 26 Slippery Rock 32 Potomac 17 Slippery Rock 39 I:vans City 19 643 312 FI ELD GOALS Carroll 43, Smith 1C). Komora 84. Mehler 23. Saeger 6. Dunn 17. Schirik Ilogg 1. Johnson (). Harlan 2. McKinley 1. FOULS Mehler. 128 out of 223: Smith. 22 out of $2: Schink, 7 out of 18; Komora. I out of 2; Carroll. 1 out of I. Sc’vciit.V-.svvcn SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Boys’ Basket-Ball In the call of Coaches Thompson and Lenhardt twenty-four men responded, all claiming to be the best in basket-ball, fter two weeks' practice the squad was cut to eighteen, fter a great deal of shifting the following five were picked to play the first game with butler High School. December 8, 1022: Smith. Hogg. Komora. Sager, and Mehler I he game was a success, the green and whites winning by the score 38-8. On December 18 our hoys journeyed to Butler’s floor and lost by the score 36-23. I he same men started this game with the exception of Hogg lor whom Carroll played. I his lineup held for the remainder of the season. On December 21 we were again beaten at New Castle by the local high boys, through a misunderstanding three fouls were shot after the game by New Castle. Two of these were made and the score ended 21-22. The next game was at home with Clarion Normal School. In this game began the elements of team-work, which when developed, produced a winning team. S R won easily, the score ending 51-12. The hardest fought game of the season followed January 13. Our old rivals. Grove City freshmen, won on our home floor by the score 18-20. It was the most exciting game of the season, I p to the last three minutes of the game our boys were ahead. By a lucky shot from the center of the floor, and a point gained by a foul shot we lost. With a little more coaching and spurred bv the loss of three games the boys welded themselves more firmly together into one machine l-rom that time on they were an unbeaten team. Westminster was the first victim, being beaten on their floor 33-8. January lb. California Normal was next, losing by a score of 4( -!4. W ith each game it seemed that Slippery Rock's team became more of an unpenetrable barrier in its defense The winning of this game partially revenged us Tor the football game lost in the fall by the score 7-6. Next in line was the Thiel freshmen whom we beat bv the score 2( -l . on January 27 Phis was among the fast games of this season. Traveling to Tvans City, our boys defeated the local high school 41-21 I his was easy picking. California again fell prey to our record beaters February 2 by the score 37-17. I Ins was played at California. Westminster freshmen received another walloping February 6. I he score showed 27-13. Phis game put us in the spirit for Grove City freshmen. Journeying with the team to Grove City went thirty lusty cheerers from the dormitory. Amid their drowning cheers the freshmen were defeated by the score 21-14. It was a great game, and the boys felt good, for they had won by seven points, where in the first game they had lost by two on S. R.'s floor. Clarion Normal. Thiel freshmen, Monaca High. Geneva Reserves. Potomac State, and Tvans City High were the next victims in the order given. In the last game the Reserves played, showing that the first team had good backing. The season ended with Slipperv Rock winning 13 straight games in the latter end of the season and losing only three out of 18 games. I hus gaining the championship of the normal schools of Western Pennsylvania. Tubby Smith, captain, is deserving of all the praise he gets for his unselfish playing and passing ability Joe Carroll, forward partner, certainly lived up to his reputation which by hard work he earned in Farrell. He is an expert with his favorite hook pass Our guards are hard to beat. Mehler could dribble well anti shoot wejl from the foul line. Sager seemed able to break up baskets and passes at will. He especially featured in the Grove City game at Grove City “Johnny Komora could get the tip off at will. It was largely through his efforts that we won by such large margins. Others deserving of mention who played are Dunn. Johnson. Harlan. Rowan, Hogg, and Schink. Pile coaches can be proud of the team which they have welded together T hey will lose no men. and an even greater season is predicted for next year. SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Prospects of Baseball It is said that baseball is the American game, and it is truthfull said. In the Worlds War it was noticed with what great skill and degree of accuracy our boys threw the hand grenades. The reason has been traced back to this wonderful game. Slippery Rock has long stood for what is clean and wholesome in athletics, and a right share of time has been given to baseball. Last year she held the championship of the normal schools of Western Pennsylvania, l or the last three or four years this sport has ever been on the betterment. S' R. is getting back to her old place of supremacy in all sports The letter men from last year are Duqn. at short; Sunday'” who is captain, at left field: Komora behind the bat; Johnson on third, and Stevenson at the mound. Ibis leaves four positions—center and right field, second and first bases—to he filled from the host of good prospective material who vow to fight every inch of the way. mong these we find from last year—Walker. Kllenberger. Guy. and Moore in the infield; and Harlan for the outfield. From the new material are to be seen Carroll, Schink. lierkman. Mehler, Welsh, and Prasse. Those for the outfield are Gordon. Taylor, Punjack. Ammon. Mixer, and Thomas. Through the efforts of Mr. Vincent, who is manager, and Sunday , his assistant, the following schedule has been arranged. Though not altogether completed', a good idea of the tvpe of school to be played can be gotten BASEBALL Team Date Where Played Monaca High ....................April 14.................Slippery Rock Pitt Freshios ................ t ril 28.................Slippery Rock Westminster .....................May 2........................Slippery Rock Grove City .......................May 4......................Grove City Fairmont Normal ... May 7................ West Virginia Grove City .....................May II.................Slippery Rock Westminster ......................May 16.................... Westminster Kiskie ........................ May 19............... Slippery Rock Kiskie ...........................May 29.......................’ Kiskie merican Legion...................May 30.................Slippery Rock Allegheny........................June ' ........................Slippery Rock Seventy-nine SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Girls’ Basket-Ball Schedule Slippery Slippery Slipperv Rock Rock 28 8 Sharon High Westminster 8 7 Rock 16 Clarion Normal 19 Slippery Rock 13 Sharon High 4 Slippery Rock 23 l-vans City 6 Slippery Rock . 6 Indiana Normal 19 Slippery Rock 17 Allegheny High 24 Slippery Slippery Rock 18 California Normal 1 Rock 6 Westminster 17 Slippery Rock 20 Indiana Normal 23 Slippery Rock 14 California Normal .14 Eighty SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Girls’ Basket-Ball Team Captain - - - Jean McGarrah Coach - - - - Miss Walton FORWARDS GUARDS Jean McGarrah Vera Humes Myrna Asiihaugii Sarah Corbett CUNT HRS 1 Ielhn Cooper Prances Smith Substitutes GUARD Hthel Cook CUNTER I net Wolfe Girls’ Basket-Ball T—c—a—m! T—e—a—m! T—e—a—ml Who—rah! Who—rah! Girls, girls, girls! We have a wonderful team this year in spite of the fact that we didn't win every game This much can he said though—every game was a hard battle We never gave up It was light, fight, fight from the whistle f game called until the whistle of game end.” Practice was begun shortly after Thanksgiving. Everybody who could play and everyone who wanted to learn was invited to come out. Soon two squads were picked and were assigned to definite practice times. Finally it was cut down to one squad and some of those on second squad replaced those on first As our song goes the forwards are there with the goods.” In Jean McGarrah and Maude Neithcrcoat as first team forwards we had a good combination until Maude received injuries which ruined her future for the season However we had able substitutes in Vera Humes ami Sara Adams, whose brilliant playing saved many situations. To continue our song, the guards and centers, too” We surely had staunch defenders in Sara Corbett. Myrna Ash-baugh. Ethel Cook, and Agnes Stoughton. When a forward bumped into one of them she usually dropped the ball, and when Myrna and Sara started dancing the Irish jig and sawing the air with their hands, it was enough to make a wooden Indian nervous Inez. Wolfe as jumping center, helped to start the year off right for us. But Helen Cooper's pep and spring increased so rapidly that she was given the opportunity of working it off jumping center. W ho says there aren’t advantages in being tall? We can prove it bv Beulah Corey, whose long reach vexed some opposing centers After the first practice Miss Walton, our coach, was able to testify to the fact that red hair signifies something more than a peppery disposition. At least it does with Smitty , whose vim and vitality seemed to carry her to the right spot at exactly the correct time. As side-center she was one of the strong units in our team At Evans City Agnes Sproull showed the people how much a small person can do. Captain McGarrah made a good marshal of the forces The pass work of our team was swift and sure and showed none of the desire for individual glory which is so often a feature of a team on which are found so many good players as there are on ours. With the return next fall of so many of this year's team, the shining star of victory appears on the horizon of the future. FORWARD Maud Neithercoat KiglHyonc SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Hockey There is not a girl in S. R. that does not like to play hockey. Mow happy we were when .Miss Howland and Miss Walton coached us during the fall sunny days. There were two games between the juniors and seniors. The juniors being victorious each time. The juniors went to Indiana and tied the score. All those who went had a good time. Ask Miss Walton. Later we had a return game and won with a score of 4-0 favor of S. R. girls. During these games the green and white lassies played real hockey, making the goals easily. We are all looking forward to a good hockey season next fall. liighty-two SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Tennis, 1921-22 Last year Slippery Rock decided to enter the tennis meet held at California between Indiana, Clarion. Slippery Rock and California Normal School. lor the girls list her Shink and bmma I'isher played the doubles, while Emma L'isher participated in the singles. Smith and Murphy represented the boys’ doubles and Joe Moore challenged the single players. As a result of the meet Clarion took the cup. and Slippery Rock held second place. Murphy and Smith won the doubles while Clarion took the rest of the meet. Schink and I'isher are lost to us this season by graduation, but high hopes are being held for the cup. Highty-thrcc SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Kighty-five SR SN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Bryant Literary Society Colors—Green and Rose. Motto— Altiora Quaerimus”. Some thirty years ago the Bryant Literary Society came into existence, and its members have been profiting by it ever since. The history of this society is a record of achievement and progress; of ideals strived for and attained. It is a society characterized by a spirit of earnestness and sincerity, of good fellowship ami loyalty, which finds expression through the tongues and the pens of its members. The work of the society throughout the first semester was carried on mainly by the seniors, and they have been faithful and willing workers. During the latter part of ll)22 a reorganization of the societies was effected, dividing the society into sections. The first section, consists of seniors only, with ten juniors who are representative of the other groups. The second section, consists of juniors and secondary students, each section being governed by its own officers. The object of the Bryant Literary Society this year has been to raise its standard of work so high that membership in it will be a mark of distinction. We feel that our efforts have accomplished something; that our programs have contained much that is of real literary worth. W e believe in a society that is real, that is progressive, that is alive. Our society is made up of real-honest-to-goodness people, who are not merely members but workers. It is full of earnest, energetic, clever people who believe in putting into their society the best that is in them. It is due to these lively, loyal students that the Bryant Literary Society has become one of the most interesting and vital factors of our school life. To those members of the faculty who have aided us in this year's work and whose encouragement and criticism has been so helpful to us. we are deeply grateful. A new cup is being offered this year, and every Bryant is going out to win. Our contestants are: Orator. Leah Mellon; declaimer. Jean McGarrah; essayist. Narcissa Smith; debaters. Helen Jones. Mice Dean. Florence Morris, and Rose Mervis. These young people are representative of the Bryant Literary Society, and we are confident that they fulfill our hopes. Here's to you. Bryants, may your efforts meet with the success which they deserve. Mabel L. Redmond. Eighty' evcn SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Bryant Contestants DEBATERS Alice Dean Helen Jones ALTERNATES Florence Morris Rose Mervis ESSAYIST ORATOR Narcissa Smith Leah Mellott DECLAIM ER Jean McGarrah Kiglity-dglit Philomathean Contestants DEBATERS Lillian Aird Helen Maloney ALTERNATES Marie Christley Francis Johnson ESSAYIST ORATOR Alda Henry George Sire DECLAIM HR Dorothy Weller Eighty-nine SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Ninety I’llll.OM VTIItAV LitekAKY SoCIbTY SRSN 1923 THE SAXIGENA Philomathean Literary Society The Philomathean Literan Society was founded in 1895, and from the lirst it was a grand success. Those old Philos who aided our society in its infancy laid down certain rules of honor which we have never dared to overstep. Numerous small contests had been carried on between the Philomathean and Bryant Society, but until five years ago in 1918 a definite prize had never been offered. That year a silver loving cup was offered to the society which could win in the contest for three years in succession. Then the two societies set to work in real earnest. I he first the Philos came nobly to the front with a score of 8-7. The second year the Bryants took the prize when they defeated us 9-6. The third and fourth years Philos again claimed the cup. and when contest time came last year, the rivalry between the two societies was intense. Both of them were determined to win the cup and every member of each society was doing his best. W e felt that the cup had to come to the Philos, for if we could win the cup it would be ours forever. The Bryants knew it was a fight-to-the-finish. If they ever hoped to claim the cup. they had to take it then. The night of the contest arrived, and excitement prevailed over all the school. W hen we entered the chapel we found one side had been roped off with Bryant colors for the Bryant society. I he space was almost filled with members carrying their wands of the society colors. W hen we looked to the other side we found our own orange and black reserving a place for the Philos. And then the cheering commenced. Such cheers, such songs; such spirits as had never before been heard or seen within the chapel. The contest was a close one and both sides presented striking material. But when the final score was counted it was found that once more the Philomatheans had carried off the cup 9-6. This time it was to remain in our possession. The time of another contest will soon be here and now a second cup is to be offered. I he results are very uncertain, but both Philos and Bryants arc working hard, and the contest will be a real struggle of wits. I lere's to our contestants and Philo! M. A. P. Xiiicty.onc SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Ninety-three srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 Young Women’s Christian Association I lie V. V. C. A. has had a yvonderful year of success, (jirls. let us never forget our efficient president. Hdna Higgle, the committees, and members who have strived to earn' out God’s high purpose. May we long remember the Big Sister Movement which we began this year. W hat a sisterly affection one for the other there is among the girls! The Missionary Study class, the vesper services, the cabinet meetings, the Bible classes, and the Wednesday evening meetings were the stepping stones in leading the girls to Christian faith ami character. The social committee has made an unusual record, one long to be remembered by the girls. Through the devoted efforts of Dorothy Koons and Alice Dean, as chairmen, the committee planned parties, gave a bazaar, a progressive stunt party, sold tags, and gave a birthday party as means of raising money to pay for the new furniture. Doesn’t the Y. . C A. room hn k cozy in its new furniture, rugs, and draperies? We. the V. W. C. A. cabinet, are proud of our chairman and committees, who have worked faithfully for the success ol the V. . C. A. and all that the triangle means to us. We yvish to express our desires of appreciation to the faculty and students for their interest in this work. Although we have had a great success, yve wish the cabinet of 24 greater success. Ninety-four SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Young Men’s Christian Association The purpose of the Y. M. C A. is to raise the physical, the mental, the moral and the spiritual planes of all whose lives they may influence. That we are proud of the red triangle, which may be seen on our vests as we go about the school, is shown by the fact that we have arranged to furnish a room twice the size of our present one which the school will have ready for us next September. We expect this to be a place where the boys may enjoy their odd moments in a Christian atmosphere and where the new student and the visitor may be extended the welcome hand, made to see the value of our organization, and encouraged to become a booster of our four-fold purpose. Every Wednesday evening we meet for programs and discussions which are quite worth while not only in getting material things, such as an electric iron, but also in getting those benefits which are not so easily measured, namely, mental, moral, and spiritual. Our physical activities have been along the line of basketball. where we have played a through schedule without a defeat. We also have a store where we sell candy and postage stamps to those who avail themselves of our services. The influence of the Y. M. C. A. has been steadily rising under the administration of Mr. Johnson. Trank Leard and Russel Wright represented us at the student’s missionary conference of Western Pennsylvania held at Allegheny College. A joint meeting of the Y. M. and Y. W. was held in Philo Mall where the seven delegates of the school gave interesting and inspiring reports. The senior members of the Y. M C. A. look back over the past with pleasure and will watch the future with interest. Y. M. C. A., may you Dare to be a Daniel! Ninety-five SRSN 1923 THE SAXIGENA Young Women’s Christian Association CABINET Edna Riggle.................... Anna Phelps - - Nancy Jane McCaslin.............. Mabel McCutcheon................. CHAIRM N 01 COMMITTEES Blanche Lewis.................... Virginia Sheplar ------- Mudked Herr..................... Mary Bell --------- Dorothy Koons I Ai.ice Dean Ekancrs Baird.................. Beatrice McCalmont............. Dorothy Wei.ler ------- Jennie Lento - -- -- -- - Esther Gibbons -------- President Vice-President • - Secretary Treasurer Program Publicity Music Missionary - Social Social Service Vesper f und - - U. R. Ihble Study liaglesmere Tund ADVISOR'! BOARD Miss Adda M. Elliott Ninety-six Miss Bi atrix K. Mary Miss Lillian Johnson I SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Y. M. C. A. Cabinet I ram is M Johnson Kenneth M. Smith Russel M. Wright LuGENE I SNVDUK I RANK A. LONHAKDI Cl lAIKMIiN 01 COMMI I I I I S President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Advisor Harvey M. Milford John I). Albert Lnank Li. LearD Lord W. Eli.knbekg Ralph Reynolds Ninety-seven SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 The Bible Class THE FIRST YEAR CLASS OFFICERS Anna Phelps Ruth E. Kennedy Myrna Soi.i incur Alice Dean President Vice-President Secretary - treasurer Till: SECOND YEAR OFFICERS Mancie Armstrong................................President Ruby Loucks....................................Secretary There are two parts to the Bible (.lass this year. The first group are those taking the first year of the teacher’s training course prepared by the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association, while the second group are those studying the second year of this course. The classes have been in charge of faculty members, different members conducting sections of the work. It has proved very profitable and interesting to those students who have followed the entire course. Ninety-eight Basketry Club On November 15, twenty-one girls met in Room I to organize a Basketry Club. At this first meeting Anna Phelps was elected secretary. Miss McClymonds, our instructor, told us what baskets she expected us to make before the end of the year. We started to work in weaving mats, and our interest grew as the weeks passed. At the beginning of the second semester the members increased to almost fifty girls. Miss Phelps left the club and Irene W illiams was elected secretary. Miss McClymonds has taught us much about baskets and basket-making that we never dreamed of knowing. At the end of the year we shall have an exhibition of all the flower baskets, fruit baskets, trays, sandwich trays, and lamps that have been made by the members of the club. Ninety-nine srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 Saxigena Staff Mabel J. McCutcheon Myrtle Ki.ink -W. Glenn Anderson George Sipe Alice Dean -Harvey Milford - Editor-in-CbieJ - - Assistant Editor - Business Manager Assistant Business Manager ....................Art Editor - Advertising Manager CONTRIBUTORS Joseph Moore, Betty Bevan. Mabel Redmond. Narcissa Smith. Marjorie button, Alda Henry, May Gibson, Edna Riggle, Henry Hall, Frank board, Esther Bailey. Virginia Sheplar. Nano Jane McCas-lin. Bernice Sherrieb, Irene Williams. Elizabeth Miller. Minnie Rosen bloom, Florence Morris. Jennie behto. Agnes Sprotill. Mary Delle W agner. Margaret Pierce. Beulah Corey. Margaret Douds. Florence Hilton, Helen Maloney. Maud I rwin. One liundral srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 The Slippery Rocket Staff May Gibson..............................Editor-in-chief Alda Henry.....................- - - Alumni Cditor Joseph Moore - -- -- -- - Athletic editor Marjorie Young.........................Literary editor Jl NIOR REPORTING EDITORS Anna Keefer I ose Mervis Ross Aiken Dorothy Keefer Margaret Douds John Albert Beulah Corey Leona Stein rod BUSINESS MANAGERS Faculty Student Mr. J. B. Cook George Sipe EACl LTV ADVSORS Dr. T. C Blaisdell Miss Adda M. Elliott Mr. I. C. Williams NEWS EDITORS Marie Christley Madeline Earnen I RANK I-EARD One hundred one ■ srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 Ont huaJrnl l«o Vesw:k Choir SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 The Vesper Choir Sarah Moss Burnette Leach Esther Gibbons Margaret Gavuk Lillian Aird Florence Morris Clara Koehler I in i ei Claire Rhodes Miss Ada Walter Olson John McClelland Joseph Moore Alec Reichm ack Arthur Prasse Theodore Murphy Francis Johnson Ralph Reynolds Meit lf.r God sent his singers upon earth With songs of gladness and of mirth. That they might touch the hearts of men And bring them back to heaven again. Aside from the regular studies in the school, nothing is more effective than the Vesper Choir in development of higher taste in the finer points of study. The choir furnishes music for other school activities as well as the vesper service. The success of the organization is due to the interest of our director. Miss Joan Easley. )nc hundred throe srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 Or hoiutrod (our )K lllsTKV SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Orchestra Our school orchestra is indispensable. It provides music for all plays, entertainments and concerts which are given in the chapel. We only wish that we might be given an opportunity to enjoy it more often. The senior class wishes to express to the members of the orchestra its appreciation for the co-operation given and the entertainment provided during the year. Pianist 'Cello Elsif. Steputis Lillian Taylor Vera Humes Assistant Pianist Katherine Lewis Wall :l McCullough Trombone Violin Cornet Mae Taylor Elsie Locke Edward Taylor Kenneth Smith Minnie Rosen bloqm Tvvila Cunningham Mary Griimn Esther Baker Arthur Studebaker Drums Director Miss Waller One hundred live srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 Oo« humlrct] � : Ci cii iAN Cum SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 The Cecilian Club The Cecilian Club is justly proud of itself this year for several reasons, but principally because of the increase of its membership due to the fact that we have the extra curricular activities. The weekly meetings are not only a time for work but also for enjoyment. We take pleasure in trying to improve our singing as time progresses. The Orpheus and Cecilian Clubs furnished the music for the Stephen Poster program, while the literary societies pantomimed some of the songs that Stephen Poster gave us. The club is now working on a cantata. 'l lawthornc and Laven-dar”. the words of which were written bv W illiam I:. Henley and set to music by Fanny Snow Knowlton. The success of the club is due to the interest of our instructor. .Miss Joan liasley. in organization and to her faithful and able support as director. We hope the Cecilian Club of next year meets with the same success as the one of this year. We wish to thank .Miss Marian Johnson for her hearty cooperation as pianist. Out Inimired seven T srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 Orpheus Club OFFICI-IRS Ralph Reynolds.....................President Kenneth Smith.................Vice-President George W. Sipe - -- -- -- -- Secretory Harvey Miliord -------- 't reasurer At the opening of the fall semester the Orpheus Club met and elected its officers. Over a score of new names were added to the list of those who already belonged, making nearly fifty in all. The interest taken, and the way in which the boys respond to the various activities of the club, bespeak for the organization's continued success and prosperity. Under the competent leadership of Miss lias ley we anticipate for present and future members an organization well calculated to develop in the minds of the students an appreciation for good music, and to foster the uplifting influence incident thereto. One lunuln-ii fight srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 History of Music Did you ever hear of this club? It is one of our extra-curricular activities, and if the members were to voice their opinions they would be sure to say that it was the most pleasant of all extra-curricular activities. W e meet each Monday evening at 4:15 under the supervision of Miss liasley, who has an appealing manner of presenting the old composers and their masterpieces. It is a rare opportunity to hear of the lives of these artists, learning how their home life affects their music. Beethoven. Bach. Chopin. Schumann. Schubert, and Mozart are some of the composers that we studied. I heir music has been brought to use in various ways, through songs, piano solos, and victrola records. The music of these old artists leaves an indelible stamp on our memories, and it is the sincere wish of the members that the club will grow better as time goes on. One hundred nine srsn THE SAXIGENA 1023 Onr Imi Mikkok Club The Mirror Club Mow true is the quotation All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players. It was with this thought in mind that the students of Slippery Rock State Normal School requested the permission to have a dramatic club. As a result the Mirror Club was organized which met every Thursday afternoon at four-fifteen. Modern writers and their works were studied. This was most interesting and educational. After this several plays were given by groups selected from the club. A member of the club was appointed each week as captain of the play. This person had full charge of the play. The club is now divided into two sections, the senior and junior. Each week a play is reproduced by two different casts, one chosen from each section. Much competition has arisen to see which section puts on the better play. As a result good work has been accomplished and splendid talent has been displayed. The club owes much of its success to Mrs. Arthur P. Vincent, the director, who did everything possible to make it worth while. During the first semester Agnes Stoughton served as the president with Ethel Claire Rhodes as secretary. At the beginning of the second semester the following officers were elcted: Dorothy Weller, President, and Jean llarbinson, Secretary. Otic liuwlnil eleven SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1023 Om hmJli-l li««h« POt'RTHtN SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 THE SENIOR PLAY “Fourteen” A COMEDY IT.bruary 22, 1923. CAST Ol CHARACTERS Mrs. Horace Pringle, a woman of fashion - I:i.orf.nge Morris Elaine, her debutante daughter.............Ruth McCrea Dunham, the maid.....................- - Mabel Collins SYNOPSIS OE THE PLAY Mrs. Pringle is a society woman who has planned a large dinner party at which there are to be fourteen guests. A blizzard, illness, et cetera cause considerable trouble and anxiety to the hostess as she is afraid to place thirteen at the table. One limulml thirteen SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 tin. trumlrol limit'-'ll SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Till- SENIOR PLAY “The Slave With Two Faces” AN Al .LI-GORY February 22. 1( 2 CASI OF GlIARACI'ERS Life, the Slave First Girl Second Girl A Young oman A Woman A Man A Young Man A Working Man Norma Narrower Dorothy Weller Jean McGarrah Mabei Redmond Mildred Herr George Sipe Ken m i it Smith Leonard I ber SYNOPSIS OF Till: PLAY I'his play is an allegory, in which Life appears as a slave having two faces. One face is beautiful while the other is very unattractive. Io those who are afraid of him. he becomes the cruel master, but to those who demand things of him. he is the fawning servant. One Immltol liumi SRSN 1923 THE SAXIGENA Organised: October, ll 22. T rysters Colors: Sepia and 1 an. IfI.IZABETII MlLI.hR OEEICERS ----- - Spencer Margaret 1 Iockenbe rry Scribe Mrs. I'isher MEMBERS Thelma McMichael Verna Boyd Mil DRED MCKNIGHT Blanche Cooper Leona Stein rod Edith Mom mas Dorothy Spearing Sylvia IIykes Edna Thing The purpose anil aim of the club is to stimulate and promote high ideals in co-operation and in social activities. Meetings are held three times a month, one business meeting, one program meeting, and one party. During the past year we have had outdoor hikes and picnics, holiday parties, and good programs. We believe that we live more happily and give better service when we grow to be friends in work and play. I � c hundred sixteen Debating Club The Debating Club was organized at the beginning of the fall semester along with a number of other clubs to help carry out the plan for extra-curricular activities. Mr. I. C. Williams is at the head of the organization, and R x m C. Main Building, its home. Under Mr. W illiams' capable leadership we first studied the principles of tie-bating, and when we had mastered some of the intricacies of the art. we began putting them into practice in our regular meetings. Altogether we had a very enjoyable and profitable time, and we hope that the club will be continued in the years to come ami that it will grow stronger year by year. One hundred M-vrtm-on srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 Scouting Club The scouting club is a result of the introduction of the extra-curricular activities. Under the direction of Miss Howland the club was divided into two patrols, the patrol leaders being Charles McDonald and Howard Donor. The members of the club began their work with a study of the scout manual, after which the scout test was taken. Code signaling proved most fascinating at this time. However, the most interesting activity of the year has been camp cooking. Not only has the preparation of the various recipes been enjoyable but also the light lunch which follows an hour of hard work. One hmnlml eighteen SRSN 1923 THE SAXIGENA _ ««• limulml nineteen SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 FAMOUS SAVINGS OF TUI: liLOCT l)r. Eisenberg What shall we sing. Miss Waller?” Mr. Cook ‘You and I can't live in the same building. I)r. Blaisdell-- Get it in your backbone. Mr. NVrigley— Please differentiate. Miss Waller— Go back to 'll'. Miss Rice - This is a methods class, students Coach Thompson - Go ahead, till up those slates. Miss Easley—“Get to work, people. Mr. Allison— Just one thing more, class, before we start to work. Mr. Steele— Well, how did teaching go today? Miss Wilson- Try to make a hundred circles with one pen full of ink. Mr. Headland Do you see the handwriting on the wall? Dean Johnson A meeting of all the girls immediately after dinner. Mr. Lenhardt— Class—Attention! Mr. Ruff That's about Curtis's age.” Dr. Murphy— That reminds me of a story about two Irishmen. Miss Joachim That just tastes line.” Mrs. Lenhardt Til speak to Dr. Eisenberg about that. Dr. Ileinmiller— If it’s style to wear bobbed hair, girls, bob it. Dr. Hamm Now . class, you've got to get this. Miss Stewart - Rise, please! Now who was the compiler of this book?” Miss Wertman—“Do you know anything new today? Dr. Williams— The insect undergoes a complete metamorphosis. Miss McKay— I am bus) this afternoon.” Mr. Dimit—“Did you water those plants this morning? Miss Campbell Try to read more fluently.” Miss McClymonds Now. are those pleasing lines? Mr. I. C. Williams—“Discuss that for us. Miss Elliott—“That means a T today. Mr. Crawford—“ They don't know anything. Mr. Vincent— Well, so much for that.” Mrs. Vincent- It's a charming play, folks. Miss Mary— The next fifty pages for tomorrow. Miss Howland Do you get the idear. Mrs. Fisher- Doyou get my point?” Miss Walton Bring your brains to class.” Dr. Holmes Play the home waltz at 7:15. Rev. Bowden— How would you start to teach this? Miss Bowman— Wrists up! Miss Fairchilds— You are not up to pitch. Mr. Roberts Let's go back to our graves. Miss M. Johnson— Come in and get my metronome. One hundred twenty SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 SLIPPERY ROCK INRRMARY Person Disease Remedy Ruth Roberts Addison Our car Adeline Oberg ....Poetrv More poetrv 1 lelcn Brown Peanuts Mabel Redmond ....leaching Myrtle Klink .... Spike” Going 1 Ionic lean McGarrah Rolling eves Jennie Skyrmes ....Giggles . Try laughing 1 lelen Jones “Black'(diphtheria) ....Telephone calls Marjorie Lutton ...Bashfulness Edith Pollock .... Norman Nancv McCaslin ... Brain fever Study less Mabel McCutcheon .Tailing in love Palling out Sammy McCullough Sleepiness Betty Marg Buttikofer ....Hunger ...Weiner sandwich Betty Bevan Dates Feed her figs 1 lelen Stewart 1 ovesickness Trv married life Anna Scroggs .Homesickness Handy W HY I CO TO NORMAL SCHOOL Joe Moore—To get a wife. Henry Hall—To show the teachers how much I know. Blanche Lewis—To lose my bashfulness. Mabel Redmond—To get high grades. Betty Bevan- To attract attention. Claire Rhodes—To gaze on Tubby. Sammy McCullough—To lx with the girls. Mabel McCutcheon—To stir up excitement. Joe Ammon—To keep an eye on Elsie. Hazel Hockenberry—To get beautiful eating carrots. Nancy Gordon To pass away the time. Ruth I. Kennedy- -To grow up. Virginia Walker To get Dun Adeline Oberg—To get into mischief. Peg I larper—To put a little pep’ in S. R. Myrtle Klink l o please my Daddy(?) Arthur Studebaker—To get thin. Lib Surrena To make a hit. Lreeda Westlake—To vary the monotony of life. Elsie Locke—To have a good time. George Sipe- To bluff the faculty. Sarah Crawford—To be near my daddy. Helen Brown—To treat the crowd with peanuts. One hundred twenty-one SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Should old acquaintance be forgot. And never brought to mindf Should old acquaintance be forgot. And days o’ auld lang svne' One humlrnl twenty-two SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 l Inc liiin lr : ! twcnly-lhm . SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Class Chronology, 1922-23 Sept. IS—Mow proudly we walk into the door marked Seniors ! Sept. 19—Down to business. Some are teaching in the training school, others leave for New Castle and Butler. Sept. 23—l:aculty reception. The usual number of new hits and surviving old ones. Sept. 2-1—hirst Sunday here. I everyone (?) goes to church. first Vesper service Sept. JO—Philo reception. Marshmallow powder is the vogue. “Stony falls hard. Oct. -4—Senior weiner roast. Ain’t we got amusement? Junior class is organized. Oct 7— V tag day. Bryant reception and “faculty receiving line. Oh. but pink ami green ice cream is delicious! We beat Carnegie l ech Plebs 13-0. Oct. 8—Near Hast speaker at vesper service. It ts strange how many of the juniors are homesick and have to go home over the week-ends. Oct. 9—“Cox and Box by the I lenshaw quartette Oct. II—Radio concert in the chapel. ll we heard was I ncle Wiggley’s (ioodnight. children! Oct. 12—I irst musical appreciation lesson. Three cheers for Miss liaslev Oct. I I—Slippery Rock vs. Pitt I resides. Score 31-0 in favor of Pitt I reshies V has stunts m North Hall. Miss Waller claims admission fee is too high “Ye call me Sheik, and ye do well to call him Sheik!” Procession of horribles after stunts. Oct. 2 —Junior tea. The dignified seniors serve. Oct. 23—Dorothy l-ollis and her company in the chapel. Oct. 27—Mrs McCutcheon spends week-end with Mabel and Adaline. Oct. 2b—Jean McGarrah has a birthday party in the fourth floor tower Mrs McCutcheon and llallie Dugan arc guests. Oct. 29—Prasad Sinha speaks at vespers Oct. 30—Hallowe’en party. Peg McKibben takes the prize. Several drunken sailors present. Nov. 3—We win from Grove City 2( - . Of course we aren't a bit glad! Nov. 4—Senior class meeting What shall we leave to the school besides our memory and dignity? Nov. 3—We are introduced to the intricacies of training school record cards. Nov. 9—Y. W. ami Y M. play. Her Husband's Wife. Oh. I ncle John! Nov. II—S. R. crosses Kiski's line. No school. Nov. 13—Senior party The juniors are busy rushing from room to room on tours of inspection. Nov. 17—! arm product show. How many entered the bab contest? Nov. lb—Philo anniversary. Nov. 24—We win from Indiana's Hockey l earn Do we like to see Smitty after the ball? I guess we do. The Three Musketeers helped put the end to a perfect day. Non 40—A big day. We eat. dance and are entertained. Oh. no. the ones who speak at the dinner aren't a bit frightened. Clarence in the evening. Olive comes Bobby in seventh heaven. Dec. I—Basket-ball season begins to come into prominence now. Dec. 3—National educational week! Are we not proud of our seniors1 I hope to tell you. yes! Dec. b—l irst basket-ball game with Butler High. We win Jb-b Dec. II—P.xtra-curricular activities begin to do some hustling now. Dec. 14—Cats. Cats. Cats, not human cals but tabby cats. We find them in our beds, in our laundry baskets and on our window ledges. It is 0 K. so long as they don’t get musical. One hundred twenty-four SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 IJcc. 16—N 114 has a slumber parly. Sardines! Marie, Fthel. Donella Inez. Poppy.'' '■| zy,‘' Louise, and I na are to lx- excused, for they’re only juniors, lint .Mabel and Adalinc! Dec. 17—Christmas vespers We are proud of our sinners Dec. IS-22—Did you ever hear such a racket or see such a scramble- Fveryone is netting ready to go home. Merry Christmas! Jan. 2—I: very one back? A new music teacher is here. Miss Fairchilds. Some new students, too. Jan. 5—Girls win from Sharon High Bovs win from Clarion ’1-12 Jan. 8—Our Saxigena stall i hard at work now. Good luck to them. Jan. |3—Stephen C. Foster programme. Jan. 19—We (who have money enough) go to hear Frieda llempel at Butler Jan. 20—Dr. Grenfell speaks. Jan. 21—Miss McClymonds' brother speaks in vespers Ian. 21—Some student teachers go for a sled ride jan. —The dependable seniors move to South Hall North Hall much quieter this evening Jan. 2S—Dr. Puffer speaks in vesjx’rs Jan. 20—New semester begins. New tables assigned F very bod v goes to breakfast! Jan. 30—The Main Building is the scene of a grand scramble. No one seems to know where he is going. Feb. 2—Did the ground hog see his shadow? We notice Gaylord Walker stayed in. First Literary societv meetings in the afternoon. Feb. 3—Faculty reception to new students. Feb. 4—Mr. Cook spoke in vespers. Four degrees below zero at the time. Feb. (i—The boys win from Westminster I reshies 27-13 Feb. 8—Mary Bell decides that S. R.'s walks arc the hardest she ever tried to sit on Feb. 10—Indiana girls win 19-9. Poppy gives a feed. l eb. II—Dr S II Williams speaks in chapel. Mr Cooks foot is in the aisle as the girls g« down for the collection baskets. Nina Miller's door bears the farewell of the Indiana girls. Feb. 12— Poppy and “Tony report to Miss Kice. Feb. 13—Boys go to Grove City to see our team win 21-14 Feb. 14—Valentine dinner in the evening. Aren't the lollv-pop dolls cunning? Feb. 13— Marg Buttikofer studies! Feb. I( —Art exhibition Max and Jinny get picturitis and win pictures. Mary Mac here. l eb. 22—Speeches in chapel. Don’t we seniors feel proud of our orators? Special dinner. Do we dance? No!!! Senior play Norma is splendid as “Life . Feb. 23—Secondary l ea. l eb 2b—Rev. Bowden speaks in vespers. Sh! Don’t tell. Dr. Fisenberg gave Mr Cook some collection! Mar. 3—Jar lid and glass of water thrown at Geneva boys after bells Mar. 3—Senior Tea. Mar 10—Night watchman catches Milford Harvey stops so quickly that Mr. Grubb decides not to shoot Mar. 13—Mr. Roberts descends on the seniors lie merely wants two hours’ preparation for he doesn't want to overburden us. Mar 15—Night watchman knocks on Maude Neithercoat s door and wakes all second lloor. Mar 17—St Patrick’s Day Party. A grand scramble for registration cards Mar. 18—Rev Wright of Butler, speaks at vespers. Song service follows. Mar. 19—Senior Welfare meeting Mrs. Fisher sjx-aks Mar 23—Homeward bound for Faster vacation. One hundred twenty-five SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 April 3—Everyone returns with new wardrobe. Lecture in chapel. April 9—Secondary Party. May 3—Bryant Anniversary. May 14—Junior-Senior party. May W—Literary Society Contest. May 2( —Athletic Banouet. May 30—Joint society play. June 1—Secondary Commencement. June 3—Organ recital. Baccalaureate services. June 4—Junior play. June 3—Class Day June 0—Commencement. I he end of our happy school days and the beginning of our life work. May prosperity follow us. the class of 1923. One hundred twenty-six SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 SWttler THE BUTLER COUNTY NATIONAL BANK AND BUTLER COUNTY TRUST CO. BUTLER. PA. RESOURCES OVER $8,000,000.00 “BANK WITH US” ♦----------------------------------------♦ ♦------------------------------------------------+ Good Clothing GeaK tterer Son for Satisfactory Service New Furnishings ♦------------------------------------------------- One hundred twenty-seven srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 By Merit Alone— Chiropractic has grown from an idea in the mind of one man in 1G05 to the second largest health profession in the world. There arc now approximately 15,000 practitioners, more than a hundred schools and about 10.000 students. Twenty-one state governments have recognized the science as distinct and defferent from anything else on earth. 'This growth in less than seventeen years has been, not only without the aid of other professions engaged in getting the sick well, but in spite of their utmost efforts to prevent. Chiropractic has never had a single dollar of endowment from . state or national governments. It has overcome the prejudice of the public, the opposition of other professions intent on its extermination. and adverse laws in every state in the Union. It has recruited its patients from among those upon whom other methods failed, and with these failures of other methods upon which to prove its efficiency it has grown like a green bay tree. Employ none but a competent chiropractor. Write for information regarding Chiropractors or Schools to the Universal Chiropractors’ Association, Davenport, Iowa, U. S. A. FRED’K McGREGOR Straight Chiropractor TOP FLOOR. BUTLER COUNTY NATIONAL BANK BUILDING BUTLER. PA. WMLTN DEFINITION The practice of Chiropractic consists of the adjustment. . with the hands, of the movable segments of the spinal column to normal position for the purpose of releasing the prisoned impulse. One hundred twcnty-ciglit SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 s GIFTS THAT LAST 2 JEWELRY GIFTS ARE MOST APPRECIATED BECAUSE THEY ARE LASTING AND TREASURED DURING THEIR LONG LIFE. R. E. KIRKPATRICK JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST NEXT TO COURT HOUSE BUTLER. PA. Jokes Punnie— They took Lizzie to the hospital yesterday. Edith— Why, what was the matter?” Punnie—“She was so cross-eyed that the tears ran down her hack, and they had to operate on her for bacteria. Irate Doctor (shoving up his window to see who is causing the rapping on the door)—“WELL? Voice (from below)—“No! Sick!' W. .1 OFFUTT CO. BUTLER NEW CASTLE LEADING CASH DEPARTMENT STORES IN THE TWO ABOVE CITIES. Dry Goods, Hosiery, Curtains, Draperies, Carpets and Rugs ONE PRICE TO ALL AND THAT THE LOWEST W. J. OFFUTT CO. BUTLER NEW CASTLE One hundred twenty-nine SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 ♦ ♦ To Have a Neat, Dressy Up-to-Date Shoe is the Most Important Part of Your Wearing Apparel. IT IS SIGNIFICANT TO YOU AND HIGHLY GRATIFYING TO US, THAT WE ARE PREPARED TO SHOW YOU THE PRETTIEST AND MOST STYLISH FOOTWEAR EVER SHOWN IN BUTLER, YOUNG MEN AND YOUNG LADIES’ SHOES AND SLIPPERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Butler’s Leading Shoe Store C. E. MILLER ♦-----------------------------------------------------------O Miss Brown—“Gracious, Mary! Why are you trying to feed that birdseed to the cat? I told you to feed the canary. Mary—“W ell, thats where the canary is. Prof.— Young man. how dare you swear before me? Young Man—“Oh, 1 beg your pardon, professor. I did not know that you wanted to swear first,—go right ahead. Parmer— What are you doing up that tree, young fellow? Rook— One of your apples fell down, mister, and I'm trying to put it back. CLYDE N. WATSON WILLIAM B. FERGUSON WATSON FERGUSON DISTRICT AGENTS NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Greatest Dividend Paying—Lowest Net Cost Company. Ask any Northwestern Policyholder. OFFICES.....................BUTLER AND CHICORA, PA. One hundred thirty SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 STEIN’S “The Store of Satisfaction WE SPECIALIZE IN LADIES’ ACCESSORIES Children’s and Infants’ Wear 108 N. MAIN ST. BUTLER. PA. 0. N. WILLIAMS BRO. JEWELERS OPTICIANS OUR SHOWING OF SUITABLE AND APPROPRIATE GRADUATION GIFTS IS MOST COMPLETE. We Invite Your Inspection 120 SOUTH MAIN ST. BUTLER, PA. Helen— It isn’t right for you to say you love me; you must only think it. Ren—“But I don’t think it—I only say it. Al Dunn wants to know if “sleepy holler” is another name for snoring. Guest— I shall speak to the bell-captain about you. You should always knock before entering a room. Why. I might have been dressing. Bell-boy— Oh, I knew you weren't, ma m; I always look through the keyhole first.' Teacher— Johnny, what is three times three? Johnny— Three times three is nine.” Teacher— That's pretty good, Johnny.” Johnny— Pretty good; say. old lady, it’s perfect. Dot” Klink (in Caesar class)- What would they do to build towers when they came to a place w here there was no wood.” Ted” Smith — I se their heads. One hundred thirty-one srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 Ruth—“lie’s a perfect bear.” Florence—“Do you refer to his arm or his temper?” ♦ Sam Do you believe in the transmigration of souls?” Bill—“Yep! I was on tonight’s date this morning all through Chemistry Class.” ♦ Steve (while in France)—“Over in the I . S. A. we have a lilac bush 50 feet high.” “Fen -“I wish I could'lilac' that. One hundred thirty-two srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 ♦----------------------------------------♦ Mine, Oil and Gas Well Supplies A DEPENDABLE PLACE TO BUY NEW AND USED PIPE, CASING. TUBING, BELTING, RAILS, AND ALL OTHER SUPPLIES. A COMPLETE STOCK CARRIED ON HAND WHICH INSURES PROMPT SERVICE. KEYSTONE PIPE SUPPLY COMPANY BUTLER, PENNA. BOTH PHONES 710 Tanks and Boilers OIL COUNTRY TANKS FROM 25 TO 100 BARREL CAPACITY. GASOLINE STORAGE TANKS. FROM 200 TO 30,000 GALLON CAPACITY. PNEUMATIC WATER SYSTEM TANKS. BOILERS FROM 4 TO 50 HORSE POWER. WE ALSO MAKE SMOKE STACKS AND STEEL PLATE WORK TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS. KEYSTONE TANK BOILER WORKS BUTLER. PENNA. BOTH PHONES 710 ♦------------------------------------------♦ One hunrimt thirty-three SRSN 1 923 THE SAXIGENA BELL PHONE RS7-M PEu. PHONE 511-X HARRY MILLER Insurance a Specialty FIRE LIFE AUTO ROOM 3, REISER BLDG. BUTLKR, PENNSYLVANIA CORRECT STYLES For Men and Young Men HICKEY-FREEMAN CLOTHES STETSON AND BURSALINO HATS MANHATTAN SHIRTS VASSAR UNDERWEAR SAMPECK CLOTHES FOR BOYS KAYNEE WAISTS AND SHIRTS GYM SUITS JL TRUE VALUES ALWAYS” TURGEON MKCARREN em EXPLOSIVE NOT EXPENSIVE 136 S. MAIN ST. BUTLER. PA. There was a young girl mimed Penelope. Went to college her hr am to develope; She wrote home for jack. But no money came hack 'Cause she didn't address the envelope. Junior— I low did you come to get so many M's and (i's in the finals?” Senior—“ studied by way of the absorption method.” Junior—“Pray tell, what is that system?” Senior— Sleeping on your books the night before exams.” One hundred thirty-four SRSN 1923 THE SAXIGENA JEWELRY - At Today’s Prices This announcement published for the purpose of informing the public that our prices on Jewelry and kindred wares are based on the present cost of replacement. Our prices were lowered to meet the new price levels when those levels were reached—in accordance to our twenty year old policy of giving our patrons right values. The HALLMARK Ralston Smith, Hallmark Jewelers The HALLMARK BUTLER. PA. Store Store sat alone in the twilight, Forsaken by girls ami men, And murmured over and over, I'll never eat onions again.” Lenard I ber— She says I'm dull.” Poppy— You should crack a few jokes occasionally. Ask her to marry you or something like that.” Mr. Ruff Name three articles containing starch. Brownie — Two cuffs and a collar. ♦ ♦- CLARENCE G. DIXON Druggist ON THE DIAMOND DRUGS TOILET ARTICLES SODA WATER PATENT MEDICINES JOHNSON’S. REYMER’S AND NORRIS CANDIES WE SERVE RIECK’S ICE CREAM Your Patronage Solicited ♦ ♦- nc luimlml-thirty-tivc SRSN 1923 THE SAXIGENA ♦-------------------------------------------♦ A Foundation That Endures THIS institution has been built on the firm foundation of financial strength and sound methods. Our depositors interests are permanently safeguarded by our resources, by the integrity of our organization, and by an unswerving policy that permits of no deviation from the principles of sound banking practice. Guaranty Trust Company BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA ♦-------------------------------------------♦ Proud parent hat do you charge for taking children s pictures? Photographer—‘Ten dollars a dozen, madam. Proud parent—“But. I have only eleven children.” Bee Are you coming up tonight? Joe I guess I might as well. I haven't anything else to do. Teacher (in natural history class) What animal makes the nearest approach to man? Bobby Jones— Please sir, the flea LICHTY’S BOOK STORE BUTLER, PA. BUTLER'S LEADING STORE FOR Books, Stationery, Sporting Goods, Kodaks and Office Supplies One hundred thirty-Mx srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 ♦----------------------------------------♦ FOR YOUR NEXT Suit, Hat or Overcoat SEE WM. ROCKENSTEIN BUTLER, PA. ♦-----------------------------------------♦ ALMOST ANY SENIOR ANY SUNDAY NIGHT “Who could come between us now. darling?” Father, as he appeared on the scene- No one. I should say. if he required much room.” A man A girl An open lire A smile A laugh A wild desire Me gains Her lips Without restraint Alas He skids On wcttish paint. l_'Had won’t let me use the machine any more. Johnson— Why not? Al. I forgot to clean out the hairpins last night.” J. G. W. CAMPBELL BUTLER. PENNSYLVANIA One hundred thirty-seven SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 McBride decker THE BEST PLACE TO SHOP Dry Goods, Curtains, Draperies Quaker Lace Curtains and Nets The Orinoka Sunfast Drapery Materials Kirsch Flat Curtain Rods McCall’s Patterns Satin Crepes, Canton Crepes, Crepe-de-Chines Belding Silk and Satins Dress Trimmings and Fine Laces McBride decker 126 SOUTH MAIN STREET BUTLER, PA. lit put his arm around me three times. Some arm! Mary—“When Bill danced with me last night, he kept letting his hand slip down my back.” Grace—“I hope you rebuked him.” Mary- “I did; I told him to keep it up.” Mr. Stevenson—“My boy, what do you expect to be when you get out of college?” “Steve —“An old man, father.” One Ittimlrol tlitri SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Dr. Li sen berg (to Bill Brisbane)— A rolling stone gathers no moss.” “Bill Oh. that’s all right; I have m Moss all ready.” May— So Nick was held up on his wa home last night? Sunday — Yes. that’s the only way he could have gotten home. Komora— Do you like to dance in this dark corner- I'reida— Yes. but why dance? .Mr. Cook— How was iron discovered? Russell Wright— I’m a little rusty on the subject, but I think they smelt it. Sarah Crawford— Why did you cut your mustache off, Sager? Sager- Oh. I tried to kiss a girl once while she was chewing gum. Rowan— I’m unworthy of you dear. Vi” Stick to that idea and we ll get along line. Mr. Williams - What could be so sad as a man without a country? Myrtle Klink— A country without a man.” Owner—“You smashed the mud guard all up. Did you run into something? Borrower No. we were standing perfectly still, and a fire hydrant skidded into Senior— What do you consider the best part of a woman's life? Junior— Well. I should say the first five years she’s sixteen. Schink—Ah. Je t'adore.” Mim— Shut it yourself. You’re nearer to it than I am. A young colored couple were sitting at the foot of the Statue of Liberty. I lenrv was holding Mandy’s hand. Henry. said Mandy. Does you all know wh they has such small lights on the Statute of Liberty? Ah dunno unless it's because de less light, de mo liberty. “Mother, complained small Betty, I don’t feel very well. That’s too bad. dear.” said mother. Where do you feel worst? In school, mother. One hundred thirty-nine srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 ♦- ♦- PATTERSON BROS. Furniture, Carpets, Linoleums, and Stoves ‘The Store That Saves You Money’ Peo. Phone 1025 119-123 MIFFLIN STREET Bell Phone 347.J BUTLER, PA. THE NIXON HOTEL SIMEON NIXON. Prop. Butler, Pa. ZTHE QUALITY STORE OF BUTLER g IMMERMAN’S Specialist in Apparel for Women Children Featuring High Grade SUITS. COATS. DRESSES, FURS. MILLINERY. WAISTS. SWEATERS Together with the cleverest ideas in GLOVES, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR. CORSETS and a complete assortment of INFANTS’ AND CHILDREN’S WEAR ------100 N. Main and 110 W. Jeff. Sts., Butler, Pa.- BICKEL’S SHOE STORE Good Values Always 128 S. MAIN ST. BUTLER, PA. One hundred forty srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 .823 DUFFY’S STORE 1923 ONE HUNDRED YEARS Dry Goods and Carpets RELIABLE QUALITY—FAIR DEALING BUTLER. PA. — ♦ Al.— W hat is sadder than a mar who loses his last friend? Sunday- A man who works for his board and loses his appetite. Ross- W hat must a man lx to be buried with military honors? Stony— He must be a captain. Ross— W rong! lie must be dead. Sammy- - Do you know what I bkc best about you? Betty— No. what is it? Sammy— My arms.” Peoples Phone 153 Bell Phone 303-R Electric Supplies Equipment Co. ‘•LET US WIRE YOUR HOME” ELECTRIC WIRING ELECTRIC SUPPLIES ELECTRIC FIXTURES AEROBELL WASHERS AUTOMATIC WASHERS KEYSTONE IRONERS THOR IRONERS THOR WASHERS MOTORS BOUGHT. SOLD. AND REPAIRED AUTHORIZED DEALERS RADIO CORPORATION OF AMERICA GENCO FARM LIGHTING PLANTS. WATER SYSTEMS MAIN AND MIFFLIN STS. BUTLER, PA. One him-lretl forty-one SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 WHOLESALE-RETAIL Feed, Seed, Flour, Builders’ Supplies, Fertilizer, and Salt Always in the market for wheat, rye, and buckwheat at highest market prices DISTRIBUTORS OF “KRAMCO DAIRY' FEED” GEO. WALTER SONS BUTLER, PA. T. W. PHILLIPS GAS OIL COMPAMY SUPPLIES NATURAL GAS FOR ALL PURPOSES ONE THOUSAND CUBIC FEET OF NATURAL GAS HAS THE SAME HEATING ENERGY AS EIGHT AND ONE-HALF GALLONS OF KEROSENE OR TWO THOUSAND CUBIC FEET OF MANUFACTURED GAS OR NINE GALLONS OF GASOLINE OR FIFTEEN GALLONS OF ALCOHOL, AND THEREFORE 1.000 cu. ft. of Natural Gas @ 50c costs $.50. 8Z2 gal. of Kerosene @ 15c costs $1.28. or 2' 2 times cost of Natural Gas. 2.000 cu. ft. of Manufactured Gas @ $1.00 costs $2.00, or 4 times cost of Natural Gas. 9 gal. of Gasoline @ 28c costs $2.52, or 5 times cost of Natural Gas. 15 gal. of Alcohol @ 50c costs $7.50, or 15 times cost of Natural Gas. T. W. Phillips Gas Oil Company PRINCIPAL OFFICE BUTLER. PENNSYLVANIA. ♦------------------------------------------------------------♦ One hundred forty-two SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 ♦ ♦ For Your Next Suit GO TO HENRY H. ROSENBERG SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 137 S. MAIN ST. BUTLER. PA. ♦ ♦ May ‘Nick was the goal of m ambition, but—” Ted— But what? May— Father kicked the goal. Minister -“Which of the parables do you like the best? Joe Ammon—“Where somebody loafs and fishes.” Mrs. Fisher— Can anyone tell me three food essentials required to keep the body in health?” Helen Logan— Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Vee—“Have you ever kissed a girl?” Rowan - Is this an invitation, or are you gathering statistics? Mini— In what part of the Bible is it taught that man should have only one wife? Sunday “I guess it's the part that says no man can serve two masters. Dot Buck—Please send me a pound of steak.” Butcher— And what else, please? Dot - 'And—and some gravy.” ♦ THE STORE ACCOMMODATING QUALITY MERCHANDISE EXPERT SERVICE LOWEST PRICES 205 S. MAIN ST. BUTLER. PA. ♦ One liumltd forty-three ♦ Young Men and Men who Stay Young DEAL WITH US BECAUSE THEY CAN OBTAIN HERE THE ESSENTIAL CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS TO KEEP THEM LOOKING AS THEY FEEL. Hart Graham Sons Co. 143 S. MAIN ST. BUTLER. PENN’A. ♦-----------------------------------------------------------♦ l.efty CL— Somebody told me I l x k like you. ' Sunday— Where is he? I'll ruin him.” Lefty— Never mind; I killed him.” Dr. Williams— The substance you see in this vial is the most deadly poison of all. A single drop placed on the tongue of a cat is enough to kill the strongest man.” I just got fired.” What for?” For good.” ♦------------------------------------------------------------ G. W. HAZLETT N. C. McCOLLOUGH HAZLETT McCOLLOUGH Real Estate. Loans, and Insurance VOUNKINS BLDG. OPP. COURT HOUSE PEO. 401 BELL 864 J BUTLER. PA. --------------------♦ One humlrcU torty-four SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 SINCE 1867 HUSELTON’S Shoe Store A STORE WITH A REPUTATION FOR VALUE QUALITY FIT STYLE AT REASONABLE PRICES. 102 N. MAIN ST. BUTLER. PA. “Punnie — Now, I'll sing my latest song, ‘The Wooden Rocker.’ I made it out of my head. Johnson - Yes, and I II bet you have enough left to make a table. Dumb Bell I Ie—. My father was a millionaire when he died. Dumb Bell She - And left you the millions?” Dumb Bell Me— No. took the millions with him anil left me the air. if Kenneth Smith (who had wandered into a downtown barber shop)—“Mow long will I have to wait for a shave?” Barber (glancing at him)—“Oh. about three years.” if loved a girl and she loved me. We got along like two bee's knees: Then came another more szeeeter than she. Sow we're as free as zee can be. CLASS STONES I-res hmen ..............................Emerald Sophomores.........................Blarney Stone Juniors ............................ Grind Stone Seniors...............................Tomb Stone We are GREEN YOUNG BUTLER. PA. Home of Hart Schaffner and Marx Good Clothes. for every one that goes wrong. A new garment Oiic htim!rc l forty-live SRSN TH E SAXIGEN A 1923 ♦------------------------------------------- BELL PHONE 75-M PEOPLES 1330-K THOMPSON’S ICE CREAM and Eskimo Pie Milk and Cream DELIVERIES MADE ANYWHERE AT ANY TIME THAT CAN BE MADE BY TRUCK OR TRAIN. TRY US FOR YOUR NEXT ORDER. “We Have Your Kind” BUTLER, PA. ♦-------------------------------------------♦ Clements (at meat shop)—“What kind of meat have you this morning?’' Butcher—“Some steak as tender as a woman's heart.” Clements—“I’ll take sausage.” “Peg —“What always makes a man give a woman a diamond engagement ring, father?” Father—“The woman.” 4c Margie Smiley— Does the moon affect the tide?” Peg Douds- “No. it affects the untied.” J. NIGGEL’S SON Hardware, Paints, Glass 130 EAST JEFFERSON STREET BUTLER, PA. ♦--------------------------------------------♦ One hundred forty-six srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 CAMPBELL’S GOOD FURNITURE Everything for the Home ALFRED A. CAMPBELL 337-339 S. MAIN ST. BUTLER. PA. Clemence— I wish you'd open the window. I'm burning up.” Dick - Eventually, why not now?” l ittle I ommy. aged live, one day said to his mother: Say. mother, the teacher told me where my liver is. but where's my bacon?” Olson— If I can't get back for dinner tonight. I'll send you a telegram.” Clara— Don't bother. I 've read it already. I found it in your coat pocket.” Our father fell upon the ice. Because he could not stand; He sale the glorious stars and stripes. We saw our father-land. Mrs. Bevan—“That young man who calls on you twice a week stays too late. You will have to sit down on him.” Betty”—“Why, I do. Mamma. gave her many kisses. Hut still she cried for more. And could not give her any, hor we'd passed the candy store. McCANDLESS McCOLLOUGH DISTRIBUTORS FOR MOON MOTOR CARS BUTLER, PA. i ♦-------------------------------------- One Imiuln-il forty- evcn srsn THE SAXIGENA 1923 Thompson Glenn BELL 32-J SLIPPERY ROCK. PA. PEO. PHONE 200 BUTLER. PA. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Grain, Flour, Feed and Seeds SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO CAR LOAD LOTS FOR GRANGE AND FARMERS' CLUBS DISTRIBUTORS FOR THOMPSON’S BEST AND UNICORN DAIRY FEEDS Prassy— What is the most nervous thing in the world beside a girl?” Al Dunn—41 Me, beside a girl. Bootlegger-— Did that whiskey I sold your roommate for his cold straighten him put? Komora— Yes. it sure did; we buried him today.” Mr. Vincent (roaring with rage)—4 Who told you to put that paper on the wall? Decorator— Your wife, sir. Mr. Vincent— Pretty, isn’t it? Joe Ammon— Behold in me the (lower of manhood. Mabel McCutcheon— Yes. you blooming idiot. The Staff wishes to thank our advertisers for their help in making the Saxigena a success. THE ADVERTISING MANAGER. One hundred forty-right SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 ♦ ♦ The Ziegler Printing Co- (INCORPORATED) PRINTERS AND BINDERS 117 Hast North Street Butler, Pennsylvania WE PRINTED AND BOUND THIS BOOK College Annuals and Catalogues OUR SPECIALTY • One hundred forty-nine SRSN THE SAXIGENA d rou£ City 9 3 FOR STANDARD MERCHANDISE AT THE LOWEST PRICES C. A. ATWELL EVERYTHING YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IN THE WAY OF READY-TO-WEAR, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS. HOUSE FURNISHINGS. ETC. S. BROAD ST. GROVE CITY. pA THE GROVE CITY HERALD CO. GROVE CITY. PENNA. FIRST CLASS PRINTING AT A REASONABLE PRICE PROMPTLY DONE NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO LITTLE LIFE’S NECESSITIES Air, Water, BREAD IDEAL BAKERY GROVE CITY, PA. One Inimlrol fifty SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 ♦-----------------------------♦ ♦-------------------------------♦ W. M. HARRISON STARTERS. GENERATORS. COMPLIMENTS OF IGNITION. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, PREST-O-LITE BATTERIES, DR. P. W. ALLEN STROMBERG CARBURETORS. GROVE CITY. PA. 140 S. CENTER ST. GROVE CITY. PA. ► ♦ Ted—“I’m going to kiss you before I go.'' Jean— Leave this house at once.” Berkie —“No. sir; Nature never wastes anything. “Sunday”-—‘Then why has a cow two horns when it can't play one? lor Sale—A wagon by a gentleman with a long, steel reinforced tongue. Wanted—A boy to gather eggs at least seventeen years old. Lost—A white dog belonging to a lady with only three legs, l or Kent-One woman; burnished room with sleeping porch, beautiful view. ♦ r ► Exclusive Millinery — HOSIERY — — GLOVES — —ART NEEDLEWORK— Four Leaf Clover Brand Agricultural Limestone THE SOIL SUGAR We offer the Maximum in Quality at the Minimum in Cost. Talk with our Agents. Phone, Shafer’s Bonnet Write, or Call on us. Shop OUR SERVICE IS YOURS. 142 N. BROAD ST. GROVE CITY LIMESTONE CO. GROVE CITY. PA. GROVE CITY. PA. ♦ ► ► ♦ One hundred fifty-one SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 A teacher in one of the Chicago schools called an incorrigible to her desk, and grasping him firmly said—“Young man! The devil certainly has hold of you!” “Guess you’re right, mum.” Dr. Blaisdell—“Give a good example of coincidence.” Jennie Lehto—'“My father and mother were married the same day.” Harvey Milford—“1 want a dog collar. Clerk— Yes. sir.” he replied, absent-mindedly from behind the counter. “What size do you wear?” One hundred fifty-iwo SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 Montgomery Brothers THE HOME OF HART, SCHAFFNER MARX Clothes Stetson and Knapp Felt Hats Manhattan Shirts Interwoven Hosiery Baggage Montgomery Brothers GROVE CITY, PA. DIAMONDS WATCHES w. w. PALMER “Jewelry of the Better Class” GROVE CITY, PA. CUT GLASS SILVERWARE ()nc hundred fifty-three SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 To The Class of 1923, Greetings TO THE UNDER CLASSMEN WE SAY PURE ICE CREAM. HOME-MADE CANDY FOR YOUR CLASS PARTIES AND PICNICS WE MAKE IT TO YOUR ORDER AND DELIVER ON THE SPOT. CURRY’S CONFECTIONERY GROVE CITY. PA. ♦---------------------------------------------------♦ He— If I should kiss you. what then?” She— Oh. I guess you would have to take it hack again.” Suitor (to girl using rouge)— You remind me of a pirate. Suited Flapper— How so?” Suitor— You fight under false colors.” At the Follies the other night my eyes felt like little birdies. I low’s that?” Flitting from limb to limb. GILMORE SMITH Fine Footwear DOROTHY DODD AND WALK-OVER GYM SHOES GROVE CITY. PA. ♦-------------------------------------------♦ LADERER CLEANING CO. French Dry Cleaning and Pressing NORTH BROAD ST. GROVE CITY, PA. ♦--------------------------------------♦ Uw huntlrcit fifty-four SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 One night tvent a-walking, with a girl got a-tdiking. Ami. although she was a stranger, kissed her before she could resist. Hut her shouts of consternation following my osculation. Brought a cop. The next ten days of school missed. Blanche Lewis - Oh. dear, I've lost my green bow. Esther Gibbons— Mow perfectly awful. What did he look like? Smitty — They’re selling birds over in the drug store. I just went over and got a swallow.” -----------------------------------------------------♦ ARE YOU IN A HURRY FOR THAT PRINTING? WE DELIVER THE SAME DAY WE GET YOUR ORDER The Young Printing Co. GROVE CITY, PA. ♦—----------------------------------------------------♦ One liuixlrnl fifty-five SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 THE GROVE CITY CREAMERY MANUFACTURERS OF Commonwealth Brand Products Creamery Butter Swiss, Roquefort, and Cottage Cheese Condensed Skimmilk Distributors of Pasteurized Milk and Cream GROVE CITY. PA. GROVE CITY COLLEGE GROVE CITY. PA. A Strong Christian, Co-educational College. Its flexible four term plan. Its varied courses, its strong faculty, its beautiful campus, its complete equipment including a modern gymnasium and magnificent dormitories for men and women, its moderate charges, and its wholesome spirit appeal to ambitious young men and women. For information and application blanks write PRESIDENT WEIR C. KETLER, or REGISTRAR HAROLD O. WHITE. Grove City, Pennsylvania. COMPLIMENTS OF DR. HERBERT A. KELLY Dentist GROVE CITY. PA. t nc hundred fifty-six sksn the SAXIGENA 1923 •I. It. KING. President ( HAS. II. WIl.SON, Sec. Treat . King Planing Mill Supply Co. LUMBER AND BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES GROVE CITY. PA. ♦ -♦- u TAYLOR WELKER Electrical Goods of Quality” A COMPLETE LINE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES ALL GOODS GUARANTEED 111 W. PINE STREET GROVE CITY. PA. -♦ The Broad Street Restaurant V. A. MOSSGKOVE. Prop. FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT, MOSGROVE’S CANT BE BEAT ICE CREAM. CANDY. AND SOFT DRINKS 111 N. BROAD STREET GROVE CITY, PA. The Stall wishes to thank our advertisers for their help in making the Saxigena a success. Till: ADVERTISING MANAGER. One hundred fifty-seven Slippery Width Baby— I want my bottle.” Mother— Keep quiet, you're just like your father. Blanche and Harvey arrived during the second half. Harvey— The score is still nothing-nothing.” Blanche— Good! We haven't missed a thing.” Dr. lleinmiller—“Is it true that statistics show that women live to be older than men? Dr. Williams— They ought to. Paint's a great preservative,.you know.” One hundred fifty-eight SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 ♦----------------------------+ ♦----------------------------- SODAS KODAKS L. D. KIESTER A. BOWERS SON Furniture Dealer Druggists AND Funeral Director SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. — ► SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. ♦ LINCOLN AND FORD MOTOR CARS STATION FOR Sales and Service J. W. CHEESEMAN SLIPPERY ROCK PENNSYLVANIA --------------------------------------------♦ Mabel (upon glancing over some snapshots)--“Why, who is this? He looks familiar.” I'lsie (reflecting)— He was.” Anna—”1 hear Francis Johnson is dealing in real estate.” Mildred—‘‘Is that so?” Anna—“Yes. lie is very much interested in Akers.” One hundred fifty-nine 1923 SRSN THE SAXIGENA THE PLACE TO HANK THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. CAPITAL AND SCHPLUS S 19,000.00 Sammy— I have never seen such dreamy eyes.” Betty— Maybe you never stayed so late before.” filsie S. - You make me think of Venus de Milo. Joe A.— But, I have arms. Elsie— Oh. have you?” Elsie— W hat makes you so angry?” Mabel—“When I told the doctor I had a terrible tired feeling, he told me to show him my tongue.” ------------------------------------------------------------------ UBER SONS Furniture, Undertaking, and Embalming Bell or P. A. Phones 12-M C. O. UBER. Residence Phone 12-1 J. F. GARDNER, Residence Phone 34-A AUTO SERVICE SLIPPERY ROCK. PA. ---------------------------------------------------------------♦ Olio liiuiilrcil sixty SRSN 1923 THE SAXIGENA The First National Bank OF Slippery Rock, Pa. Capital - - $25,000.00 Surplus - - $65,944.81 THE OLD BANK” INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS ♦---------------------------------------------------------------— ♦ Mae- I thought you said that I was the light of your eyes?” Nick— You were until you started going out so much.” MY IDEAL GIRL Hair like Elsie Steputis. Eyes like Marie Christley. Dimples like Freda W estlake. Smile like Ginnie W alker. Teeth like Myrtle Klink. Giggle like Betty Bevan. Complexion like Beulah Corey. Form like Lillian Taylor. Disposition like Mabel McCutcheon. Sense of humor like Sara Moss. Personality like Mae Taylor. Proud Lather— That is a sunset my daughter painted. You know she studied painting abroad.” Student -”Oh! That explains it. I never saw a sunset like that in this country.” One hmuln- ! ixtv-onc SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 The Individual and Group Pictures in This Saxigena WERE MADE BY D. L. BILLINGSLEY Artistic $Mi0tP3rap|ii SLIPPERY ROCK, PENN’A One hundred sixty-two SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 MV IDEAL MAN Hair like Donald Brenneman. Eyes like Joe Carroll. Smile like Sammy McCollough. Teeth like Joe Ammon. Laugh like Stanley Berkman. Complexion like Joe Moore. Disposition like A1 Dunn. Sense of humor like ''Sunday . Personality like Jimmy Gordon. Physique like Ted Murphy. John—“May I call you by your first name?” Tedie—“Yes, you may call me by your last if you wish. A TOAST The ladies. God dress them; we can t.” One hundrol sixty-three SRSN 1923 THE SAXIGENA J. L. FRIEDMAN BROTHER Men’s Furnishings, Clothing, Shoes Ladies’ Cloaks, Skirts, and Dry Goods SLIPPERY ROCK PA. “Will you sell me your donkey? Absolutely not!” Why so emphatic? Well, he kicked my last wife to death anil I’m going to get married again one of these days. Was Pete drunk when he took you out to dinner last night? Well, he kept sticking his linger in his bowl of soup to see if it left a dent. ADAMS WEST Fancy Groceries Flour and Feed ■FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT—ADAMS AND WEST CAN’T BE BEAT” SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. s A I. K S WILSON SON GARAGE — DMRANT Fours and Sixes BKHT W. WILSON PACKARD CARS CARS SLIPPKKY HOOK. I A• nc hundred Mxty-four SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 ------------------------------------------------ SHOES, RUBBERS, HOSIERY NEW CASTLE’S LARGEST FAMILY SHOE STORE Direct from manufacturer to you 5 Factories fVe Own and Operate 1 Large Distributing House ( 125 Retail Stores BEST POSSIBLE VALUE AND COURTEOUS TREATMENT HAVE MADE FOR US THOUSANDS OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS KINNEY’S ON THE SQUARE NEW CASTLE. PA. ♦-------------------------------------------------♦ Bernice 'Women always contradict each other.” Alice— They do not. .Miss Waller- - Now girls, if T’ means Tone', what does 'IT mean?” Nancy Jane— Eighty. Father “Son. I don’t want you to go around with that girl any more. She has the reputation of being wild ’ Son “Ah! Father; she's not wild at all; I can get quite close to her.” R. P. BROWN Furniture and Undertaking NATIONALLY ADVERTISED FURNITURE HARRISVILLE. PA. ♦-------------------------------------------- One liuinlrcd sixty-five SRSN THE SAXiGENA 1923 THE ENGLE SCHOOL SUPPLY CO. MA N (’l'ACTi:KHRS C V MAPS AND PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES ADDRESS ALL ORDERS AND INQUIRIES TO BEAVKll, PA. BKAVKH CO. Jot Moore— I spent last evening with the one I love best in the world. I'rank Leard— Didn't you get tired of being alone? Mae— I can't see through that. Mabel— W e'll write it on tissue paper lor you then. bather W hy is it that you are alway s at the bottom of the classr Joe A.— It doesn't make any difference. Dad. They teach the same things at both ends.” Berkie Do you think you could manage to live on $45.(X) a weekr Ginnie— Yes, but what will you do? The Staff wishes to thank our advertiser for their help in making the Saxigena a success. THE ADVERTISING MANAGER. Dm- humlml nixty six SRSN THE SAXIGENA 1923 6ngravings in ifiis Book By tfPie Gantovi Svtgvaving 6J fafeclnolype (company One huwirwl i. ty-scvcn Il