Springfield High School - Gold and White Yearbook (Springfield, TN)

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sm N1 III THE RAMBLER 1926 lj - vi G, Ugg, . . 4 iii -, Lui' 1 7? , .1 ..., s .ix 'F ::r 'H NM , Q1 IE. im - a if? I I now saw before me a school-room full of happy, well-disciplined children, and before them a dignified and efficient teacher, who was Mabel Murphey. She was trying to instill into the pupils, the knowledge that she had acquired while in dear ole' S. H. S. . My attention was then drawn to a large theatre in which a vaudeville act was being staged. I wondered who the leading lady was, as she was exceedingly good. After the various make-ups were discarded, I could hardly believe my eyes when I recognized Catherine Tomerlin. She had been offered numerous other positions, but somehow Catherine had heard the call of the vaudeville, and perferred to stay in the work. It takes a lot of nerve to pull teeth. I found that one of my classmates, Bunyan I-lyde, had the nerve. I saw a spotless, modernly equipped office and Bunyan attired in a white outfit, laboring hard. I found that the ofiice was overcrowded with patients and on inquiry, I learned that this was not an unusual day, but that each day brought him more work than he could do. ' I saw Winnie Davis Featherston seated at a neat little table partaking of a deliciously cooked meal. Opposite her and with his back to me, sat a brunette. The meal is finished and I was wondering who the gentleman might be, when he arose, left the house, and went to the garage. He brought the car to the door, Winnie Davis came out and got in the Buick roadster in which she had always held the seat of honor. Welbern Widick had followed in the foot-steps of some of the greatest men of the day. I saw him sitting in the oflice of a school building, and learned that he was at the head of the great institution. I In the office of the President of a big business firm, I found Thelma Dorris as his private secretary. She was busy taking dictations and writing letters for her employer. In this occupation she roved very competent. In school days, one member ofpour class, Emma Dee Dillon, had a friendly feeling for Uncle Sam, Shorty, College Students, and Football Captains. But in later years I found that she had favored the football Captain, and that she was the mistress of a large farm. It seems that her favorite pastime is picking and working de Berrysf' I always had a vague hope that some day one of our class might become President of the United States. Even though this attainment seemed but a dream, I was not disappointed, for to my surprise I saw John Chaudoin, on his inauguration day, making a strong appeal for the right. I realized that John would follow in the foot- steps ofthe Father of his Country. How unusual! I see a contented girl who is none other than our classmate, Christine Edwards, A jewel in a perfect setting. I left her content with fond relatives, many friends, and her cats, for I knew that some day her Prince Charming would come to gather his jewel. Curly locks, Curly locks, wilt thou be mine? o To be sure, she said, that would be fine, And together we'll reach our goal. Mayre and Eldridge-Here's to you-Long life and happiness. Page twenty-nine

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E RAMBLER, 1926 III El . . : i X- 3... Q fell ts, '-f 'T Senior Class Prophecy .ar One evening at twilight I sat by the glowing embers of the fire in a very dreamy mood. I began thinking of the many happy days I had spent in Springfield High School and wondered what was to become of the Senior Class of 1916. I could not keep in touch with all of my classmates, and I wondered who would make a success in life and who would make a failure. My drowsiness finally overcame me and I fell asleep. During this sleep I had a most eculiar dream, and a number of very surprising and interesting things were revealed? to me- For I dipped into the future, far as human eye could see, Caught a vision of my class mates, in the life that is to be. Robert deBerry, the leader of the class of '26. Yes, he has reached the goal he set out to reach. I see acres of broad leaf tobacco, a modern home with a garage in the background, and in it a new Ford. As I was wondering who would ride on the extra seat of the Ford, a brunette, whom I recalled as the girl of his dreams came into view. He realizes that it is easy to keep the mules and horses, but I wonder if his eternal problem is not how to keep Her on the farm? Where are you going my pretty maid? I'm going a-milking, sir, she said. It was easy to guess that this was Thelma Harris who had married and was now situated on a large dairy farm. A ship bound for the old world! Pearl Brown and a tall brunette by her side- it must be their honeymoon. If I could, I would call upon some modern Goddess to command their honeymoon to stand still and shine forever. I saw great changes being made in the State of Tennessee, and I wondered the meaning, when suddenly it dawned upon me that Malcolm Draper had been elected Governor. He represented the State several times in the Senate, and at last had been elected Governor by his faithful people. Living on the farm is a suitable location for some of my classmates, and there I found Lillie Moulton. Lillie had married the boy friend of her school days, and they had been very successful. She was a leader in her community, and it was quiteapleasure to hear her tell why her children were the best, her home the brightest, and her Honey the sweetest. After the pleasure of playing basketball in High School, Louise Dowlen did not give up these pleasures. Her ability in this sport caused her to make the Fresh- man team, her first year in college. After finishing College, she was offered a position as Coach in a large High School were she turned out a winning team with her first efforts. I was wondering if our class was to have a minister in it, when my eye was caught by a large audience of anxious people, and before them stood a figure making a great appeal. The figure looked familiar to me, then I recognized it to bejoe Henry Carter, the minister of our class. Page twenty-eight

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The scene shifted, and I saw on the door of an ofiice, the name of an old school, mate of mine, and it read: Cecil Grigsby, Attorney-at-Law. Walk in. I obeyed- and I saw a figure bent over large volumes of books with others at hand. At the end of a hard day's work, he arose and said, Today I have spent my strength to defend the rights of men. Eddie Brandon heeded the call to be a nurse. After years of studying and intensive training, she became a special nurse at one of the large hospitals. As I looked in her face, I read a story of patience, love, and service given to suffering humanity. Through many years the predominating belief has been that women could not competently H11 the oflices of the business world. But, alas, this belief must be destroyed, for I saw my classmate, Mabel Jones, in her private office presiding as President of the largest yard-stick factory in the Country. A Doctor! Yes, our class of '16 is not without one. I was glad to learn that Buford Huffman was, after finishing High School, to go on to College, take a degree in medicine, and then begin practicing. I learned that he was to make many wonderful discoveries, but among the greatest was, that wedded bliss was a sure cure for puppy love. All of his classmates well remember that Buford was very sorely stricken with this disease while in High School. Frances Ewton, a suffragette, was a leader in the politics of the day, and also a leader of the man she married. I was not surprised to find Frances filling this position, for I remembered her pronounced opinions in school days. I saw a stately ball-room in a magnificient mansion. A crowd of chattering people were filling the room, and the scene was one of unusual merriment. I saw a gorgeously arrayed hostess and recognized Mamie Elizabeth Head, and by her side stood her husband who was helping her receive the guests. Three cheers for the winning team! Three Cheers for the winning team! I wondered what this could mean when suddenly a very familiar form came into view, and it was Harry Stark. Harry was very happy looking for he had become a very successful coach of one of the University teams, and it was his team that was receiving the hearty cheers from the animated crowd of spectators. A home is one of Woman's greatest achievements. I saw Mabel Mason seated in a happy one. Opposite her sat the man of her dreams. On the floor about their feet romped a group of happy, rollicking boys. I wondered if, after all, Mabel's ideal life had not been perfected, because surely the boys would make a strong football team in future years. On every lip I heard the word, Solitude, Wken I asked what this could mean, everyone was much surprised that I had not read the poem that bore that name. I was handed a copy, and I read it through with interest. At the end it was signed, Helen Starks. I was very happy to find this was the same Helen that graduated with the class of '16, The Court room was filled. Annocent looking youth of not more than twenty years was pleading-Not guilty. As he was seated, the judge arose, and with tears trickling down the worn face, I heard him say, It is my desire to be a just and righteous judge, both with the people and with God, and I find this young man- not guilty. There was a hushed silence for a moment, then a loud applause, and Long live .judge Elamf' The great judge was Fred Elam of the Class of '16, Page fbiffj' tt.. 1:1 THE RAMBLER, 1926 III in , -r , . I , ai .... atfvex v !- il? -- as i