Woodward High School - Boomer Yearbook (Woodward, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1914 volume:

Volume I PUBLISHED BY SENIOR CLASS OF WOODWARD HIGH SCHOOL 1914 Editor...................................Harold Wakefield Associate Editors............Earl Griffis and Elsie Gwynn Business Manager.............................Howard Cox Athletic Editor..............................Kleber Foster Art Editor ...............................Marie Gerlach Photographer.......................'.........Mary White Society Editor............................Louise Gerlach Joke Editor..................................Ethyle Forney THE BOOMER, 1014 ■TEM© To friends everywhere, students, faculty, and alumni, we extend our greeting. We, the Senior class of 1014, on presenting to you the first Annual of W. H. S.. hope to leave with you some reminder of our association together. We do not mean to boast of our achievements but we hope our honest efforts in the arrangement of this little memorial will be a precedent worthy to be followed by all succeeding classes. In our judgments we have tried to deal fairly with all, using partiality to none, and we ask your kindest indulgence toward The Boomer. “On every opening leaf to find Some tribute of affection kind. Some token, some memorial dear Of each loved friend concentered here; And when those friends are far away. Still to their semblance to survey. And mark the image of each mind In living colors well defin’d.” THE BOOM Eli, 1914 We respectfully dedicate this book to our Superintendent, MR. GEORGE C. WAKEFIELD, who, during his superintendency, has by earnest endeavor and faithful service, done much toward the upbuilding of our school. THE BOOMER, 1914 BOARD OF EDUCATION FIRST WARD B. F. EVANS D. B. WYATT SECOND WARD .T. J. GERLACH A. W. ANDERSON THIRD WARD J. D. CARTER J. L. MILES FOURTH WARD O. A. PIERSON C. E. SHARP OUTSIDE TERRITORY E. J. HEALEY S. P. DOUGHERTY THE BOOMER, 1914 The above will be recognized as Mr. B. W. Key. He is otte of Woodward’s original energetic boosters. The City Schools are especially grateful to him for his interest and support. The plan for beautifying the High School grounds was his original plan. In an effort to realize this plan, he has planted trees about the grounds and along the streets leading to it. He has built sidewalks, erected sixteen stone capped brick pillars at the entrances, and has set a five-globe electric light at the front entrance of the building. One of the mementoes that he says he will prize always is a letter of thanks signed by every pupil at the building. HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING Wo Mo o The history of Woodward High School began about the year 1901. The first class to complete the course of a higher education than that offered by the common school, was a class of three in 1910 The enrollment at the time was small for the school was still in its infancy having had, previous to that time, only a two or three year course. In 1909 a movement was started by a number of Woodward’s enterprising citizens to build a larger and better equipped building. This movement was headed by Prof. Bert Langly, then Superintendent of the Woodward City Schools. However, owing to the intense rivalry over the location of the proposed building, the necessary vote was not secured until two years later. A class of three girls graduated in 1910 The total enrollment of the High School was sixty-three. Prof. Harry O. Buzzaird was Superintendent at that time, to which position he was re-elected the following year. The fall of 1909 brought forth the High School’s first Foot Ball squad, which made a splendid showing under the direction of Coach Gill. The following spring saw the first track team from W. H. S. at the Northwestern meet at Alva. It was the second year for Basket Ball and each year since, W. H. S. has been well represented in that line of Athletics by both the girl's and boy’s teams. It was with the Woodward teams that the Misses Grace Keisar and Irma Hudson, the champion forwards on the N. S. N. girl’s Basket Ball team, received their early training. In the spring of 1910 the large public school building, on the same block of ground with the High School, was destroyed by fire. It now became necessary to erect a new building and at the election the following summer, school bonds were voted, which provided for a $65,000 High School building Shortly afterwards, work was begun and in 1911 the new structure was ready for occupancy. The school year of 1910-11 saw the first of the class fights, which have proven a constant menace to the faculty and have been a hindrance to the better advancement of the school in general. The most enjoyable event of the year was the first annual High School picnic, which precedent has been followed every spring since. School opened in 1911. in the new building, under Supt. Wm. A. Erdman, with an enrollment of fifty-three Class spirit ran high and petty brawls and rival contests in various literary lines were frequent throughout the year. During the second Semester, the first annual High School and Senior plays were giveu, and dramatics became an important factor in school life at W. H. S. The year closed with the graduation of a class of seven. The first Semester of the school year of 1912-18 opened with an enrollment of eighty-seven, under the direction of Supt. Geo C. Wakefield. Prof. Wakefield came to Woodward very highly recommended from Medford, Okla , where he had done much to bring the schools to a high standing. As usual the class fights started and were carried on to some extent, but largely through the influences brought to bear by Prof. Wakefield, they ceased in a remarkably short time. During the school year, a High School band and an orchestra were organized under the direction of Prof. J. C. Bridges, a man who has since done much to further the musical interests of the High School. Considerably more time was given to literary work and school spirit was instilled, to a greater extent, into the minds of the students The year closed with the graduation of a class of fifteen of Woodward’s representative youth. As the summer advanced. Prof. Wakefield determined to have a nine months’ term of school for the ensuing school year and. through the efforts of H. R. Kent and a few other prominent citizens of Woodward, he succeeded. The present school year of 1913-14 has been one of the greatest and most successful THE BOOMER, 1914 in the history of the High School. It opened with an enrollment of one hundred and thirty-seven, and a faculty of five. Several innovations have been introduced which have had a marked effect upon the school in general. Among these are the various clubs, as Dramatic, Debating. Science, Current Literature, and Story Tellers’. A larger and better equipped scientific laboratory has been installed and a more largely elective course of study has been adopted so that now the Woodward High School ranks among the best High Schools of the State. W. H. S. has also attained great honor this year in football and basket ball, under the direction of Coaches Halley and Bernstorf, and will undoubtedly be equally well represented in baseball, for which a promising schedule has been arranged. The time Hies swiftly, and with the closing events of the year, among which is the publication of the first High School Annual, we look forward to Commencement Day when a class of seventeen will receive diplomas and hid farewell to the many happy scenes of High School days. O. long may we live, and ever more may the spirit of loyalty to W. H. S. and the Black and Gold be imbedded in the hearts of the graduates as they pass, year after year, “out of school life into life’s school ’’ THE BOOMER, 1914 E. E. HALLEY, Principal SCIENCE Alva S. N„ U. of Chicago OLIVE E. LYNCH LATIN AND GERMAN A. B., U. of Ottawa ELIZABETH E. WRIOHT ENG IASH A. B., Washburn. U of Chicago IRA V. BUKNSTOKK MATHEMATICS AND HISTORY A. B , Southwestern THE BOOM Eli, 15)11 1 CLo 4Hiss lisalietlf 'lUrtgljt: We, The Boomer Staff, wish to express to her our thanks and appreciation for the faithful and painstaking efforts, which she has made in behalf of our Annual. Its success is largely due to her. We are pleased to know that she will be here to help on the next Boomer. THE BOOMER, 1914 EARL GRIFFIS “I know not why I love this youth, and I have heard you say, Love’s reason’s without reason.” Class President T4, President Dramatic Club, Secretary Debating Club, Basket Ball ’14, Football ’13, Manager of Band, High School Play T2. ’13, ’14, Band and Orchestra, Assistant Editor of Annual, Chorus. The Idol worshipped from afar by all the Senior girls. Aspires to enter the diplomatic service, after his apprenticeship as an Oklahoma politician. HAROLD WAKEFIELD Class President T3, Vice-President ’14, Editor of Annual, President of Science Club, Dramatic Club, Debating Club, Band, Orchestra and Chorus, Football ’13, Manager of Tennis. ‘‘Laugh at your friends, and if your friends are sore. So much the better; you may laugh the more.” His motto is ‘‘Whatshall I do to be forever known? There is never any doubt about his being around Meek ness and quietness are two words of which he does noi know the meaning. The thing he likes best is Ins own way. Aspires to be a tennis champion. Otherwise per fectly sane. THE BOOMER, 1014 MARY WHITE “I have neither Wit, nor Words, nor Worth, Action nor utterance, nor the power of speech To Stir men’s blood; I only speak right on.” Captain of Girls’ Basketball Team ’13, T4, Team ’12, Secretary Senior Class, Secretary Science Club, Treasurer Athletic Association. Is athletic leader of the girls. A genial, whole-souled person. A general favorite with her school mates. Aspires to expound the dead languages, but by the time she mastered the English language she will be too old, we fear. She is thought by her friends to be too much alive to associate with the dead. LENA WILLARD Dramatic Club, Chorus. ‘‘She has two eyes so soft and brown, She gives a side glance and looks down— Take care!” Lena is the prettiest member of the class, and has all the good qualities that accompany good looks. She likes to be petted and‘has not yet learned the lesson of humility and patience. FAYE HAYES ‘‘O, that this too solid flesh would melt.” Basketball ’12, ’13, ’14, President Story Tellers’ Club, Chorus She is a young lady with a firm but enthusiastic and joyful manner. She speaks her mind some of the time and sometimes all the time. She is one of the most popular girls in school. THE BOOMER, 1914 PEARL BURLEY “She who scorns a man must die a maid.” Secretary of Story Tellers’ Club, Chorus. She never quarrels with fate. Difficulties are to her a matter of small concern. Her sunny disposition is her greatest asset, not to mention a certain share of good looks. JAMES YOUNG President of Debating Club, Band. Orchestra and Chorus, High School Play ’14, President of Class '12. “I’ll talk a word with this same learned Theban.” Excells in poetry, composition and oratory. Is fitted “The applause of lis'ening Senates to command. His intentions are to ignore these literary talents for the sake of alleviating the suffering of mankind. ROSA BUBB Dramatic Club, Chorus. “She has a purpose noble, in everything the same.’ She has a pleasing personality and is obliging and af fable. One of the most persevering students in the class. THE BOOMER, 1914 ELSIE GWYNN “Exceeding wise, fair spoken and persuading.” Class Treasurer, Dramatic Club, Chorus, Assistant Editor of Annual. Sweet, quiet and studious. Very popular with the class. Her opinions are never loudly spoken but are decisive never-the-less. LOUISE GERLACH “Disdain and Scorn ride sparkling in her eyes.” Dramatic Club, High School Play ’13. She has opinions of her own and is able to enforce them. Makes the best of her surroundings and enjoys life. She has marked social gifts and is a charming member of the class. ETHYLE FORNEY “To be wise and love exceeds man’s might.” Dramatic Club, Science Club, High School Play, Chorus and Orchestra. She is the class elocutionist. She is strong minded and ought to be a suffragette, but her time is all taken up with the “Young.” THE BOOMER, 1014 HOWARD COX Basketball ’13, ’14, Football ’13, Manager of Football, High School Play T3, ’14, Band, Chorus and Quartet, Business Manager of Annual, Dramatic Club. “The empty vessel makes the loudest sound.” Enjoys himself most in the company of the girls. A renowned athlete. He expects to enter the ministry, but failing in that, he will enter upon a stage career. His motto is “If nobody can toot your horn as well as you can, do it vourself.” JENNIE IRWIN “She is neither scholarly or wise, But O, her heart is wondrous tender.” Story Tellers’ Club. She is inclined to take life too seriously and live too much in the past. She intends to take up a business career, for which her ability, industry, and good sense will be of great help to her. GLADYS SHELLHART Chorus, Story Tellers' Club. “Her modest looks a cottage might adorn. Sweet as the primrose that peeps beneath the thorn.’ Quiet and unassuming in manner, she doesn’t aspire to a public career, but believes that the home is where woman finds her true sphere. THE BOOMER. 1014 MARIE GERLACH Secretary of Dramatic Club, Chorus. “Her pencil was striking, resistless and grand: Her manners were gentle, complying and bland.” Our talented member. She is proficient in art, story writing and poetry. She is distinguished by her staccato giggle, and her lofty ambitions. KLEBER FOSTER Football '13, Basketball ’12, ’13. ’14, Captain ’14, President of Athletic Association, Debating Club, Science Club, Chorus. “I never with important air in conversation overbear; My tongue within my lips I reign, for one who talks much must talk in vain.” He has a quiet, determined air. Longs for war in order that he might show his skill in helping the fallen.” JENNIE HAYES Story Tellers’ Club, Chorus. “Resolved to play fair, to speak true.” A young lady who does her duty and has strict ideas of propriety. She will take up kindergarten work which, for her, seems a wise choice of a profession. THE BOOMER, 1914 CLASS POEM There comes to us many recollections. As we meditate o’re and o’re, On things that are only reflections, Of things that will come no more. We see a touch of sadness In even the sun’s bright rays. When we think of leaving High School In only a few more days. We think of the years of pleasure That now are nearing their close. And a sort of longing comes o’re us. Which only the student knows. Once more we are verdant Freshmen. Happy Sophomores or Juniors gay. But we’ll never feel like Seniors Even on Commencement day. But, plain is the truth before us, And truly our parting is nigh. Yet, we’ll ever think of our High School As the years go rolling by. James Young ’14. THE BOOMER, 1914 CLASS PROPHECY On a beautiful day in early autum, Sylvette Klein, the stage favorite, sat on her vine covered veranda, enjoying to the utmost, the surrounding peaceful scene. She had been spending her vacation on her Oklahoma ranch and now it was almost time for her to return to the city where she was eagerly awaited by the devotees of the footlights. As she thus sat there, her thoughts reverted to the scene of her school days, for in the neighboring city of Woodward, she had attended High School and so this place was very dear to her as it recalled so many scenes of joy and hope before her ambition had been realized. Because of these associations she had decided to spend her vacation on her ranch and forget for awhile, the difficulties and even the satisfaction of a successful career. But while she mused on things past, she was interrupted by the purr of an aero-car, and, looking up, she beheld two familiar faces. As the car alighted who should step out but her old schoolmates, James Young and his wife, Gladys, reminders of the far away High School days. Ethyle—for this was her real name—delightedly led her guests within the house where explanations, questions and reminiscences were indulged in until dinner was announced. During the conversation it was made known that James had become the proprietor of the Del Plaza Hotel at Panama City. He had become quite successful in the hotel business, having risen from the rank of waiter to that of owner of the largest hotel in the canal district. The question finally arose concerning the other members of the class of 1914 of W. H. S. Said James, “Of course you all remember Harold, he with the motto, “Silence is Golden,” which he never followed. He was with us last year in Panama gathering data for his latest problem novel, “The Ninth Sense.” “More likely to be ‘nonsense’ than ‘ninth’ sense,” interrupted Ethyle, “but I thought that I read of his losing his eyesight after he had solved the problem of the high cost of living.” “Yes, that is true,” said James, “and now they have taken a villa down in the Andes in the American colony where he is resting, and Jennie—you remember he married Jennie Irwin—is wearing herself out waiting upon him and preparing his last book for the publishers.” “They always were devoted, even at school,” replied Gladys. “Now let me read you some clippings that I have collected while traveling during theatrical seasons,” said Ethyle. “Here is one about Mary. You recollect that she never could become interested in the classics and always went in for athletics. Listen: ‘Paris, Feb. 8.—Mile. Maria White, the American “Queen of the Arena,” has just signed with M. Krausnark to appear for the coming season in his ‘Hippodrome,” at the largest salary ever paid to a woman performer.’ ” “Oh, I saw her perform last winter,” exclaimed Gladys, “she’s wonderful.” “Of course you haven’t forgotten Earl,” resumed Ethyle, “but did you know he was in this country?” ‘New York, June 30.—A recent arrival on the “Wizzly Wu Air Line,” was Dr. Earl Griffis, of Heidelberg University. Dr. Griffis has recently distinguished himself by his discovery of the fourth dimension and his visit is antcipated with great interest, as he will lecture at all the leading universities while on this trip.’ “Isn’t that a strange paragraph to be reading about our old blass beau ? THE BOOMER, 1014 T wonder why he never married when he was always so popular with the girls?” said Gladys.” “Well, you remember he was disappointed in love years ago and had since given himself wholly to his work,” replied Ethyle. “By the way, wasn’t Elsie Gwynn Earl’s private secretary for several years?” asked James. “Why yes,” answered Ethyle, “but when I met her in Boston two years ago she told me she had decided that woman’s sphere was in the home and not in a musty old university, so she intended to give up her work just as she had attained success, and marry a widower who greatly needlv a mother’s care for his six children. “How foolish of her—but can you tell us what has become of Lena,” asked Cladys. “Yes, indeed,” exclaimed Ethyle,” “I must tell you about her. Last winter, while playing in San Francisco, I attended court several days purposely to see her. You remember how sympathetic Lena was, well, it seems she became a trained nurse and about four years ago she was acting as a special nurse to an old Spanish Grandee and the very day before he died they were married. He had great wealth and his relatives have been fighting for his fortune ever since his death. It really belongs to Lena and I think she will win. Oh, I forgot to say that her lawyers are Hayes Hayes, Jennie and Faye, you know.” “Yes, I believe I have heard of their being admitted to the bar,” said James. “Yes, they have risen in the profession and now have a large clientele,” said Ethyle. “What has become of Kleber,” asked Gladys. “Why,” replied Ethyle, “I had a letter from him recently in which he told of accepting an offer of the presidency of the University of Alaska. He also said he had persuaded Marie —you remember her as our class artist—to lecture at the university this winter. She is in great demand it seems as an art lecturer.” “I thought she married a count,” said Gladys. “She did marry Count Polunski, but, while playing aero-polo, he was killed and Marie has sought to forget her grief in her art.” I must say those girls haven’t had much luck—just listen to this: “New Orleans, June 10.—The ‘Gerlach Foundation’ was destroyed by fire early this morning, leaving 467 orphans homeless. Cause of fire thought to be spontaneous combustion in the attic. Great heroism was shown by the founder, Miss Louise Gerlach, who succeeded in saving the lives of all the inmates,” read Ethyle. “O my, what a shame. She took such pride in her asylum. It was such a comfort to her after her unfortunate matrimonial venture,” said Gladys. “I met Howard,” said Ethyle,” at the Durbar last year in India. He and Rosa have been doing missionary work there for years. Howard said he had accomplished wonders. Had lifted those natives out of the slough of despond in to civilization. He has now gone to IJaza, that inland city, that is just being opened to white people. He and Rosa intend to organize a Salvation Army there. Howard says that will uplift the heathen as nothing else can. “O here comes Pearl,” exclaimed Ethyle, “I suppose she wants to borrow some chicken feed. She comes over every few days to borrow something for her chickens. She has the largest chicken farm in the state and is getting rich.” “Has she a husband?” asked Gladys. “O yes,” murmured Ethyle, “but he does nothing but the housework. Sh! Here she is.” THE BOOMER, 1914 COMMENCEMENT WEEK PROGRAM Friday. May 22, 9:00 a. m., Annual High School Picnic. Sunday, May 21, 8:15 p. in.. Class Sermon. Monday, May 25, Exhibit Day. Tuesday, May 26, 8:15 p. in., Senior Play. Wednesday. May 27. 2:00 p. m., Class Day Program. Thursday. May 28, 8:15 p. in.. Commencement. Friday. May 29, 9:00 a, in., Last Chapel, Farewells and Issuance of Grades. Saturday, May 30, 2:00 p. m.. Decoration Day Program. SENIOR CLASS DAY PROGRAM Overture, “Northern Lights”.............................Weidt Senior Orchestra Story, “Hand Book of Hymen”................................O. Henry Elsie Gvvynn Vocal Duet, “O, That We Two Were Maying”................Nevin Pearl Burley, Faye Hayes Scientific Demonstration.................................Mary White Mellophone Solo, “Angel’s Serenade”.....................Braga Howard Cox Essay, “The Value of a High School Education”...Jennie Irwin Piano Solo. “Love's Caprice”..........................Heindel Jennie Hayes Class Oration....................................James Young Gavotte, “The Magician”.............................. Farrand Senior Orchestra INTERMISSION Piano Quartette, j A. “Faust”.................. B. “Gallop de Concert”...... Lena Willard Ethyle Forney Marie Gerlach Louise Gerlach Essay, “The Value of Inventions to History” Saxophone Solo, “The Palms”.................. Earl Griffis Story, “The Country Thou Gavest Me”........... Gladys Shellhart Violin Solo, March and Chorus from “Tannhauser” Harold Wakefield Gounod ..Mi lde Rosa Bubb ....Faure ....Anon Wagner Class Will...................................... Kleber Foster Tete A Tete, “In a Shady Nook”..........................Hildreth Senior Orchestra THE BOOMER. 1914 CLASS HISTORY It seems but yesterday that we, the class of 1914, entered upon our scholarly career as Freshmen. We started with twenty-two members in the little three-room High School building, in 1910. Most of us had been members of the class since the sixth grade, and so had learned to work together. This was the first class to show “class spirit.” and they succeeded in defeating all other classes in their class scraps for the first three years. In spite of being many times glued to seats and tied to trees, we Freshmen could not be kept down, but progressed steadily. At last our trials and tribulations as Freshmen were ended and we undertook new dignities as Sophomores. We now entered the new building. Several old faces were absent, but new ones took their places. In the class fights of the second year, we were again victorious. Rarely was the flag of a hostile class seen on the flag-pole, and never was a Sophomore flag removed but by the hands of the faculty. The middle of the second year the Geometry instructor was changed, much to our regret. Our Junior year opened with the addition of several new members, among whom was the quiet, studious son of our new Superintendent. This was one of our most successful and enjoyable years. In this year occurred the famous weiner roast. The Juniors and Seniors went on this excursion and, coming to an obstruction in the form of a river, the driver refused to go farther and the boys came nobly to the rescue and conveyed the lunch and the girls safely across the raging waters. After a most hilarious evening the time came for the departure. The Freshies and Sophs, who had loitered hungrily on the outskirts of our circle now, at our departure, descended upon the forbidden ground and devoured the remains (plus sand) of our bounteous repast; while we took the river road home, walking up to our ankles in sand most of the way. The High School Picnic was also a great success, although many beautiful complections were lost because of contact with sun and water. Commencement night came for the class of ’13 and we became Seniors. We were very proud as our beautiful satin banner, according to previous arrangement, was lowered to the view of our parents and friends. Our Senior year began with four new teachers, which gave us the brightest prospects of any class that had yet graduated. A new social feature inaugurated by the Seniors was the semi-monthly class meetings, which have made this year one of the most enjoyable and one especially lo be lemembered by us in future years. One meeting stands out clearly as at this time the latest songs were exploited. Our class has been one of the foremost in contributing to athletics and other interscholastic activities. We have introduced several new features in high school life, of which “Class Day” and the “Annual” are the most important. Now we are about to leave this scene of our sorrows, joys, hopes, and triumphs to enter a broader field of activities. Our high school career now seems dearer to us than ever before, and it is with sad reluctance that we say farewell. Whatever our work in life may be, we will ever honor the ideals and cherish the memory of our high school life and strive to make our school proud to call us her children even though we win neither fortune nor fame. No matter what names, in the future, we may love and honor and praise, we will ever remember W. H. S. among our best beloved. THE BOOMER, 1014 SENIOR CLASS President..... Vice President Secretary..... Treasurer..... Motto: Labor Omnia Vincit Colors: Green and White Flower: White Rose ......Earl Griffis Harold Wakefield .....Mary White .....Elsie Gwynn Sentiment: W. H. S. First; Class of ’14 Second THE BOOMER, 1914 BLACK AND GOLD THE HIGH SCHOOL SONG I Come and join in song together Shout with might and main Our beloved Woodward High school Sound her praise again. CHORUS Woodward High School, ever my school Truest, fairest, best Pride of Western Oklahoma Rah for W. H. S. II Honor to the Black and Gold Banner that we love It will lead us in the conflict And our triumph prove. III Senior. Junior, Soph and Freshman All together we Sound the chorus loud and glorious All devotedly. IV Here’s to her whose name we’ll ever Cherish in our song Honor, love and true devotion All to her belong. THE ROOMER, 1014 WOODWARD LYCEUiW COURSE No City in the State Has a Course Superior in Quality to This. Read it Over. THE CAVALIERS. Music, literature, costumes and history of the Elizabethen Age. A program planned and built as a tribute to the intelligence of Lyceum audiences—clean, wholesome, sentimental, lively and popular. The lute, the trumpet and the viol w'ill be used. ADRIAN M. NEWEXS, Monologist, A man with a message. You will hear a sermon without the preacher, a lecture without the lecturer, a drama without the actors and stage property, “A MESSAGE FROM MARS.” his subject is a comedy, a story, a great play teeming with human conditions and problems. A golden messages. ESTELLE GRAY AND COMPANY, Violinist, Pianist and Reciter. Miss Gray’s success is unique in that she is entirely American trained, yet has been heard time and again by European audiences, Her violin is one of the finest specimens of the old Cremonas. Miss Florence Crawford, accompanyist, has been before the public many years, and plays with brilliancy and musical feeling. HON. GEORGE B. ALDEN, Lecturer. Subject: ‘‘The Needs of the Hour.” A lawyer of commanding force, his subject, a trumpet call to reform. The intimate subjects of life treated with a boldness w'hich does not give offense, but uplifts and enlightens. SCHILDKRET’S HUNGARIAN ORCHESTRA, Samuel Child-kret. Director. Schildkret has appeared before many notables both in Europe and America. Has been in Chautauqua and Lyceum work for eight years, He is one of the finest flute soloists in America. There are other soloists and in addition trio and quintette numbers. SYLVESTER LONG, Lecturer. Subject: ‘‘TheChallenge of the Hour.” He is a sane, logical idealist and philosopher. His subject is one of the strongest and most timely Lyceum offerings; an interesting study on the restlessness of the present day. THE CATHEDRAL CHOIR. Eight noted singers selected from the best church choirs in America. Double quartet, male quartet and solos, all used in one of the finest programs ever put upon the platform. This one number alone costs $225.00 for the evening. They will inspire a desire for more beautiful music in the worship of God. Cost of Course, $835.00. Season Tickets: Students $1.50, Adult $2.25. WKq V VV CL 5S (A I S' re h m ?n,. THE BOOM EH, 1914 JUNIOR CLASS Olene Hayes, Niles Winter. Rachel Coombes. Will Healey. Lula Hayes Clint Alinon, Floyd Hayes. Edna Derby, Ed Hopkins. Addie Henry. Harold Appelget Edna Bish, Altha Caples, Paul Kendall, Ollie Henson, Ruth Kendall, Gertrude Lahr President......................................... Ed Hopkins Vice President...................................Paul Kendall Secretary.......................................Ollie Henson Class Flower: White Rose Class Colors: Purple and White Motto: Ad Astra per Aspera Sentiment: “School loyalty and class spirit YELL Rickety Rackety, Rickety Rackety Juniors, Juniors Pride of the faculty. THE BOOMER, 1911 THE JUNIORS In 1911, thirty-two were we, As green as green could be? Now half remain to tell the tale Of trials endured without a wail. In spite of laughs, jeers and hazings, We achieved results amazing. Next, the Sophomore class we entered, With our minds on great things centered. Higher were our aims than ever, One step backward made we never. Ambition’s ladder we’d detected, And thence our efforts were directed. And now. we number just sixteen. The most loyal Juniors ever seen. One more year and then we part With many tears and woe of heart. And each a different path will take. And all through life success will make. Harold is our lawyer grand, Paul will surely in the pulpit stand. Deacon Healey with his hat and Book Is for Addie with her pious look. Prof. Winter stands with Physiology in hand, Greatest vivisectionist in the land. Ollie, beautiful and divinely tall, Before whom even Kings do fall. A girl of many mood' is Ruth Who talks much of the boys forsooth. Three Hayes members—Floyd, Lulu and Olene Whose worth and mirth may well be seen. Rachel quiet, and Gertrude shy, Whose very words seem but a sigh. Pleasant and demure is Edna Bisli, To excel in music is her wish. The other Edna seeks to progress. She'll surely sometime reach success. Altha is a quiet, studious la«s. Now comes the cynic of our class, Edward, who is our president. Whose mind upon cartoons is bent. May our ideals and lofty goals. Which we have woven into our souls. Keep us mindful of the right And true to our colors—purple and white. THE BOOMER, 1014 ROUSER (The song that has spurred many Woodward teams to victory.) Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, Honor to our High School in thee we confide, Loyal to our standard, ’twill ever be our guide Underneath thy banner, pulses beat with pride And victory e’er shall be our aim o’er tbe nation wide. CHORUS. Woodward, Woodward, hats off to thee To our colors true we will ever be Firm and strong united are we Rah, rah, rah for W. H. S. Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, Rah for our W. H. S. THE BOOMER, I!)I4 THE SOPHOMORES Finis Pope. Georgia White, Wayne Proctor, Ross Lake, Harry Wilcox. Robert White Marion Winters, Hattie Knight, Hosier Wyand, Winona Hunter. Robert Myers Helen Healey, Anna Pettyjohn, Russell Laune, Claud Webb, Jamie Gore, Justina Burkett President............................Claude Webb Vice President................................Harry Wilcox Secretary.......................... Russell Laune Treasurer....................................Hesler Wyand Colors: Purple and Gold Flower: Golden Rod Motto: “Be different, when it is l etter’ THE BOOMER, 1914 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomore class of Woodward High School is composed of twenty-one members, most of whom entered as Freshmen. This class is represented in all the various associations and clubs in W. H. S. The scholastic standing of the Sophs is of the best, while their loyalty to the school is unquestioned. The class has been well represented in all branches of athletics. They have had two in football, two in basketball and four in baseball, while a Sophomore also won the tennis tournament. The class has always worked together in harmony, and always for the good of the school. 's ■ S • . ' THE BOOM EH, lfll t Inez Hollingsworth. Maurice Walker. Belle Coombes. Earl Mason. Earl Blood, Bryon Parker, May Traver, Floyd Stevens Hattie Crosno, Eugene Reynolds. Amy Sparks. Lathi Walker, Irville Rutledge, Cora Greer, Alma Moore Lael Williams, Anna Dillion, Mary Terral, Herbert Boehm, Richard Houston, Gertrude Dunn, Vera Knight Dorsey Baker, Ludwig Wolff, Edwin Greer. Paul Laune THE FRESHMEN Presiden t ..............H erbert Boeh m Vice President.......................Richard Houston Secretary and Treasurer................Letha Walker Class Flower: White Carnation Colors: Purple and Green Motto: “Forward” THE BOOMER, I'll! Rose King, Ellis Coombes, Catherine Lear. Joseph Fenton, Nelle Clift. Worts Weiglein, Bernice Gwynn, Susie Stone John Kincaid, Ervin Walker, Vergil Steele, Elizabeth Reed, Orie Maddox, Osa Burley, Cecil Ray Mary Patterson, Qlenna Allen, Edna White, Mabel Gettig. Selma Patterson, Angela Abbot, Margaret Stump, Blanche Harr Bryan Butcher. Mac Thomas, Floyd Richard It is true that a Freshman has very little to boast of, having neither the experience or wisdom of a student of the upper classes. But one thing is certain, this class is the largest that has ever entered W. H. S., numbering sixty-six clear minded students with a firm determination to make good. The class is well represented in every society of the High School. It has furnished five players for baseball, four players for football, while many others have made a good showing and exhibited promising qualities for future teams. Throughout the year the Freshmen have shown marked loyalty to the school, always supporting school enterprises and doing their utmost for the benefit of the school with a markedly loyal spirit. If all the classes supported the school as the Freshmen have there would be no trouble in getting support While in class they are attentive, energetic and ambitious, always striving with the highest aims. In 1!� 17 the Freshman class of this year will produce a graduating class of unexcelled quality. TIIE BOOMER, It was on a dark and gloomy night. The silver moon was out of sight Hid by many an angry elond; The wind was shrieking shrill and loud. What are those stealthy figures creeping While the world is soundly sleeping? Do you see them stealing by? Now a groan and now a sigh? At last they reach the High School building; Something happened that is thrilling As with stealthy steps and wary. They go climbing up the stairway. THE BOOMER, 1011 We would wonder and we’d ponder What they’re trying to take yonder. First they’re pulling, then they’re driving, But with all their deep contriving They’re afraid they’re going to fail, So at last they twist her tail. (There, I guess I’ve told it now. For it was the Coxes’ cow) Taken from her nice warm stall, Pulled and pushed into the hall Of our stately High School building On the fateful “Halovveen. Then on up into the steeple, Where you’d never think that people (Even though they’re High School boys) Could take a cow without a noise That would wake the sleeping town. There within that tower of learning Stood that cow, still sadly yearning To be back in Coxes’ barn. There Professor Wakefield found her, Tied a rope all tight around her, Promised not to do her harm, Then with Mister Green to help him, Led her through the hallway dim, Down the first steep, creeking stairway As the dawn came creeping in. Then he tugged, and drove, and pulled her Down a second flight of stairs, Till at last in desperation (For they felt that they must hasten) The Professor did bestow On the cow a mighty blow. Then she—fagged out, tired and dreary— Looked into their faces weary And without their even knowing That she was so quickly going, Gave a lurch into the air. Landing at the bottom stair. Underneath her, lay her victim, Mr. Green, in deep dispair. Through the open door she speeded, For a breath of air she needed: On she dashed, but nothing heeded Till within the Coxes’ barn. Dazed and senseless lay her victim. But she cared not that she kicked him; She was safe from further harm. THE BOOMER, 1014 FOOTBALL TEAM THE BOOMER, 1914 SEASON OF 1913 By “BERN” Early in the season the prospects for a winning football team were not very bright. The greatest handicap was lack of experience. With the exception of two or three, the boys were without knowledge of the game. One of the most serious problems was the development of a good punter. The loss of the Alva game can be largely traced to that cause. At the end of the season Jack Webb was easily much better than the average high school kicker. Some unusual features were that the team was stronger on the offense than the defense; the backfield played together better, was faster, stronger and heavier than the line. As a whole the team was much lighter and speedier than the average high school team. Our most consistent ground gainers were end runs on a direct pass to the backs, fake tackle swing, and the forward pass to the ends, which was responsible for fully one half of our points. THE TEAM Paul Kendall captain and half back. “P. K.” was noted for his accuracy in throwing the forward pass and his superb backing up of the line on defense. Howard Cox. manager and tackle. “Coxie” could always be depended upon to open a hole m the opposing line. Claude Webb, full back, was the most valuable man in the back field. His strongest point was his ability to smash the line. Kleber Fosrer, half back, was very fast on his feet. He could always be relied on to take care of his man. Worts Weiglein, quarter back. “Jeff” played a brilliant game and ran the team like a veteran. Harold Wakefield, center, “Prof.” was the headiest and steadiest man in the line. His passing was fast and careful. He was a tower of strength to the team on defense. Orra Webb. end. Jack was fast on his feet, good at receiving forward passes, and was a dangerous runner in a broken field. Ed. Hopkins, end. “Si’s” special stunt was lying out on the side line, receiving a forward pass, and racing over the goal line with it for a touch down. Cecil Ray, tackle. “Crazy” was a very strong defensive player. His real position is in the back field. He will make a wonderful record there next year. Delos Patterson, guard. “Pat” was the heaviest man on the team. Early in the season he lacked aggressiveness but later on tore great holes in the opponents’ line and on the defense was continually in the other back field. Earl Griffis. guard and half back, was the hardest fighter and the surest tackier on the team Ross Lake, guard. “Rusty.” alias Red. was the lightest m in on the team, but in spite of his light weight, was in the game every minute of the time. PAUL KENDALL. Capt. I. V. BERN'S fORP. Coach THE BOOMER, 1914 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE, 1913 October 3 W. H. S. 0, N. S. N. Second Team October IT W. H. S. 0, N. S. N. First Team October 33 W. H. S. 41, H. H. S. Octol er 31 W. H. S. 39, M. H. S. November 14 W. H. S. 23, H. H. S. November 15 W. H. S. 48. Shadeland November 21 W. H. S. 35. M. H. S. November 27 W. H. S 19, Shadeland 0, at Woodward 21, at Alva 0, at Woodward 0, at Woodward 2, at Higgins 0, at Higgins 0. at Mooreland 0, at Woodward 20( 23 THE BOOMER. 1014 Patterson, Cox, Halley, Coach, Webb, Kendall, W ilcox, Foster, Captain, Griitis BASKETBALL TEAM SCHEDULE 1913-14 December 28 W. H.'S. 11, A. H. S. 0, at Woodward January 0 W. H. S. 81. Balko. (5. at Woodward January 1(5 W. H. S. 7, N. S. N. 20, at Alva January 17 W. Ii. S. 11, C. H. S. 8, at Capron January 23 W. H. S. 18, M. 1L S. 2(5, at Woodward February (5 W. H. S. (5, W.H.S. 48. at Waynoka February 18 W. H. S. 40, G. II. S. (5. at Gage February 18 W. H. S. 11. M. H. S. 8, at Mooreland February 20 W H. S. 20. X. S X. 10. at Woodward February 27 Game forfeited to W. H S. by Waynoka February 27 W. H. S. 1(5, G. H. S. 11, at Woodward March (5 W. H. S. 30, A. II S. 12, at Arnett THE BOOMER, 1914 BOYS’ BASKET BALL The season opened with three players that had played some before this year. The enthusiasm manifested was not at its highest ebb until the people saw that the boys who were working out were going to get in good form and play good ball before the season was over. The fact that the first few games were lost was due to the short time for actual practice, while the opposing teams had been practicing for three months previous to the opening of our season. In the game with Gage the tide of battle changed when Coach Halley procured a lath from a neighbor’s fence and said that this game would he won or he would know the reason why. The game was won by a big majority and from that time on the “Lath” was a conspicuous decoration of the court at every game. By the end of the season the team had beaten every team that had beaten them and the west side championship was claimed by the forfeiture of a game by Pond Creek to Waynoka and Waynolta to Woodward Kleber Foster, captain and forward, was always in the game from start to finish Quick and consis ent in his playing, always in the middle of the fight, and never losing sight of the ball, made him a valuable man. His place will be hard to fill next year. Harry Wilcox, forward, and the midget on the team, could get out of a hole with the least effort of anyone on the team. He will be oneof the reliable ones for next year’s team. Delos Patterson, center, was unquestionably the strongest player in the western half of Oklahoma. Had it not been that he had to stop school, his work on the court would have been remarkable. His one hundred eighty pounds was always in the game. Paul Kendall, forward, was handicapped by a sprained ankle and was prevented from being at his best. He came to W. H. S. with an enviable record and will make a valuable man for next year’s team. Howard Cox, center, by his great reach, was able to put the ball into his team’s territory. His specialties were breaking up the dribble and throwing goals when we were in the hole. He will be missed next year. Earl Griffis, guard, was the hardest worker on the team and could be depended upon when it came practice time. This is his first year in the basketball realm and he promises to be a star .vhen he enters college next year The goals thrown over him were few and far between. Willy Healey7, guard and forward, was noted for his spectacular throwing of goals at the most needed time. His chief ability was playing the ball out of his opponent’s possession. Claude Webb, guard and forward. This is his first, year at the game. He adapted himself admirably and showed up to good advantage in every way. E. E. HALLEY. Coach THE BOOM :' 19H Hayes, Caples, Derby, White, Halley, Kendall, Hayes, Henry, Hayes GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Perhaps we did not win the State Championship, or even win all the games that we played, but the girls’ team was never represented by a more spirited bunch than the team that represented W. H. S. in the winter of 1913-14. The teams that were played were in the first rank and class our girls among the oest. The team did not at first develop as fast as was expected of them but later in the season there seemed to come a sudden change that put them at the top of the list in respect to form The team work and goal throwing of the forwards cannot be too highly commended. The centers are supposed to put up a good fight on the offense as well as the defense and there is no doubt as to the work they did. The work of the guards was excellent. The team as a whole played a better offensive game than the average High School team that had not more than one year’s experience. The prospects for next year are good. MARY WHITE, captain and forward, was always in the game and never lost hope )f winning until the last sound of the referee s whistle was blown. She always had a smile lpon her face whether the team won or lost. Her work will he hard to duplicate next year. ADDIE HEXR . forward, and the tallest one on the team, had a peculiarity of dropping the sphere through the loop every time that it came into her possession. Her conception of being at the right place at the right time was paramount RI 1H KENDALL, center, was a consistent player who never lost time in getting .vhere the ball was. She was fast, on her feet and this made her a very valuable player. THE BOOMER, 1014 EDNA DERBY, center, was noted for her defensive work. Strong and active, she could play equal to any opponent in the Northwest. She will be a dependable member for next year’s team. FAYE HAYES, guard, plays like an old veteran at the game. Her highest ambition was to keep her opponent on the move. Next year’s team will be weakened by her not being on the lineup. LULU HAYES, guard, was always to be depended upon, if the game was close, to keep the ball away from her opponent. She played good, cool, consistent ball. The team will be strengthened by her staying next year. ALTHA CAPLES, center, never lost sight of the ball while in the game. Although she did not play in many of the games, she proved herself worthy in every respect. JENNIE HAYES, center, was always willing to come out and help the team along. When practice time came she was always there ready for action. MARY WHITE, Captain SCHEDULE, 1913-14 December 10 W. H. S. 10, N. S. N. 37, at Alva January 23 W. H. S. 40, M. H. S. 6, at Woodward February 13 W. H. S. 18, G H. S 22, at Gage February 18 W. H. S. 38, M. II. S. 17, at Mooreland February 20 W. H. S. 17, N. S. N 38, at Woodward February 27 W. H. S. 23, G. H. S. 7, at Woodward Bernstorf, Coach, Wdglein, C. Webb, O. Webb, Maddox. Wilcox, Houston, Myers, Kendall, Pope, Baker, Boehm BASEBALL TEAM THE BOOMER, 1914 ••DICK HOUSTON BASEBALL FOR 1914 Baseball began the first of March with a large number contending for the different positions. Mr. Bsrnstorf did some excellent coaching and had the team in good condition in a few weeks. A practice game was played every Friday but the first real game was with Shattuck. The score was 8-0 in favor of the home team. It was a clean game from start to finish. The next game was with Mooreland and the score in it stood 15-2 in favor of W. H. S. Mutual was then played at Mutual. It resulted in a score of 11-1 with the big end in the hands of the enemy. A return match was played with them a week later and in a farcical game they piled up 16 scores to our 4. Several of our best men had been lost from the team in the last two. The boys have the stuff in them and the only thing lacking is necessary practice. Next year will see us with a team equal to any in the state. THE BOOMER. I'll PHYSICAL CULTURE CLASS The physical Culture class was organized January 2(7, under the direction of Miss Lynch. The class is composed of all gil ls in the High School, and meets in the gymnasium once a week. The work consists of drills with dumbbells and wands, and is for the purpose of aiding and encouraging the girls to take regular exercise. THE BOOMER. l'� l t Kendall Appelget ATHLETIC COUNCIL Bernstorf Houston Cox White Halley Wilcox Foster ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION President... ..KleVjer Poster Secretary .......................Harold Appelget Treasurer Mary liite The Atheletic Association was organized Sept, 10th, 1014, and is composed of students and faculty members of the W. H. S. The purpose of the organization is to carry on the different branches of athletics in a business like manner. The executive power of the association is vested in an Athletic Council, hich is made up of the officers of the association, the Captains, Managers, and Coaches ol all Athletic Teams, and two members of the Faculty. The captains of the various teams are elected by the outgoing team and the managers are nominated by the team and elected by the association. THE BOOMER, 1! 14 WEARERS OF THE “W” FOOTBAT,E BASKET BATjT. Kendall, To Foster, T4 Cox, T4 Wilcox, ’Hi Patterson, T7 Cox, T4 Webb, ’16 (4rittis. ’14 Webb. T7 Kendall. T5 Ray, T7 HIKES Wakefield, T4 White. T4 Griffis, T4 Henry, ’15 Foster, T4 Hayes. ’14 Weiglein, ’17 Kendall. '15 Hopkins, T5 Derby, T5 Cake. '16 Caples. T5 Hayes, T5 TMB BA1WBM MAMA Iva came from a beautiful home in an eastern city. Oma came from a large ranch in Texas. Iva was fair, trusting and fun-loving. In Oma's dark eyes and firm chin could be seen all the fearlessness and determination that a western life could impart. Iva was an ardent student of the languages, while Oma preferred mathematics. There is a saying that opposite attracts opposite. No wonder that the two girls became friends the first week of school and remained inseparable throughout their four years of college life. Their friends knew that whenever one appeared, the other must be close at hand. Whenever one was invited the other must be or an indignant refusal was forthcoming. The students all said that the girls would only fall out when they fell in love with the same mon, “If you were only a boy, Oma, I know I could not be able to wait until leap year if you were slow to propose, ” laughed Iva one day. “Now you know you couldn’t muster up courage for anything so rash as that, “re plied Oma. “But if I were a boy I would ride up to your home on a mustang, a revolver in either hand and ask neither you nor your parents whether I might or might not. I’d carry you to the nearest preacher and command him to marry us without even a license.” “How I wish you were a boy,” sighed Iva. “But what’s the use of dreaming? I guess all that is left for ns to do is to set up an old maid’s establishment and raise pets ” “Yes. but my cat would be sure to get your bird, and that would be as bad as falling in love with the same fellow.” replied Oma. Nothing serious however, happened to hinder the growth of the girl’s friendship, and, as it developed, each realized how much h dp and pleasure she was deriving from it. The last week of school arrived as all such sveeks do. Time was filled with entertainment and the arrival of parents and friends. The diplomas were presented, best wishes were given, and the girls had passed “out of school life into life’s school.” They stood in their rooms dreading the hour of departure. “You are stare you will not fail me. Iva.” remarked Oma. “Yes. dear.” answered Iva “Papa said I might come after I had been at home a month or two: you know how eager I am to see your big home.” A light rap was heard at the door and Oma’s brother entered to hurry her away. As he stood there, broad shouldered and handsome, seconding his sister’s invitation to visit their western home, Iva realized that Blain was an exact impersonation of the Oma they had pictured as a boy, and as she looked into the depths of those dark, brown eyes, she had a longing to know him better. As for Blain, he at least thought that his sister knew howto choose her friends. It was just two months after coivnnencement when No IT whistled itself into Ranger. Texas, carrying the impatient Iva, and stopped before the platform where stood a restless girl twisting a soft felt hat in her hands. Iva ignored steps and porter in her flight down from the vestibule of the coach. After a period of embracing in w-hich the girls appeared like two magnets, which could never be pulled apart, two blue eyes glanced over Oma’s shoulder and recognized Blain, standing hat in hand, near by. The smile on his face seemed to inquire as to what his share of the greeting would be. We might imagine three steeds standing near by. with saddles girded, impatient to carry the trio to the ranch house ten miles distant, but Blain and his sister had more consideration than imagination. They led Iva to a light spring-wagon and soon a span of dappled bays had carried them far out on the prairie road. A pleasant faced woman stood at the door of the low rambling ranch house to welcome her children and their city friend. By the time Blain had returned to the house for THE BOOMER, 1011 supper Iva had been made to feel perfectly at home. The next day Iva, eager to learn everything about ranch life at once, donned a riding skirt and mounted her first steed. Oina was almost convulsed with laughter at her friend trying to keep an equilibrium and guide sleepy Bess by means of two sintricate bridle reins. However, the attempt was repeated for several mornings, and perseverance led to success. At last the girls were able to ride out to see the several herds of cattle in the different pastures. Iva did not voice her fear but was certainly glad that she had become horsewoman enough to stay above the heads of the fierce looking cattle, which stared sleepily at the riders or ignored them all together in eager browsing. On the return home one day Iva suddenly reined in her horse and, screaming at the top of her voice, pointed to the road in front of her. Oma’shand went to her belt, a report was heard, and Iva looked in vain for the head of the large rattle snake. This lead to an initiation into the art of target shooting. At the very first trial Iva shot the center out of a tin can without even sighting, but after that, try as she might, she was unable to hit the can or the large board to which it was fastened. New experiment followed new experiment until a month had slipped away. It was strange how Blain entrusted the cattle to the cowboys, so much more than usual. Whenever Oma was detained at home he could always find time to accompany Iva on some new excursion. Then it was more often three than two riders who made the trips to the neighboring ranches, to round-ups or barbacues. and in it all the city girl felt strangely at home. Too soon the day of return came, another goodbye scene was enacted, and Iva found herself behind the two bays with Blain. They started over the long winding road—but here we had to leave them to themselves and go back to Oma. That is all that can besaid until a week later. Oma read the following passage from Iva’s letter: “Oma, I’m afraid that old-maid establishment has crumbled and left me in the ruins. But the folks back at old U” were wrong when they said we would fall out when we both fell in love with the same man, for your brother is the only sweetheart either of us have had yet.” ELSIE GWYNN Once upon a time there was a freshman, such a dear, innocent, little chap, with great inquisitive blue eyes and dark, brown hair that would, to his annoyance, curl into tight ringlets. He was a favorite of all, both teachers and pupils; of the first, because he was always so eager to learn, and of the latter because of his good nature. Although the girls would often relentlessly tease him about his rosy cheeks and his dimples, he never grew angry, but always kept a smooth, unruffled temper. The little lad had many good traits, but he also possessed one fault, and that was the deplorable, incurable fault of inquisitiveness. Very often through this weakness, he would be led into deep trouble although we must admit that this also had its gocd points. As for instance; when his Latin teacher would assign a certain number of lines in class for the next lesson, this little Freshman, being so anxious to know what came next, could not resist the temptation to find out, and would keep several pages ahead of his class. Thus it was in his Algebra, English, and other studies. But alas! One day this sad failing (inquisitiveness) resulted in a most tragic disaster. The tragedy occured Friday, the 13th, 1913, a combination of dates, that even the wisest astrologer would tell you is fatal. This date is emblazoned upon the minds of all inmates of W. H. S. as though it had been branded upon their brains with a red hot iron, a day that, when mentioned, brings forth sighs of sadness and sorrow. On that fated day, Friday 13th, 1913, the little Freshie, strolling down the hall on his way from the recitation room, glanced through the open door of one of the rooms, in which the Seniors were having their Physics experiments. He stopped and gazed at them with admiring eyes, for all Seniors seemed almost “Gods” and “Godesses” to him—for they are so wise. “It must be a wonderful thing to be a Senior,” he thought, wistfully. “And I wonder if I will ever”—but here his thoughts were interrupted, for the teacher, at this instance, picked up a small, interesting-looking box, calling his pupils’ attention to it said: “Young ladies and gentlemen, do you know that this small box containes a very dangerous substance? No? Then I shall enlighten you on the subject.” He had by this time taken from the box, a fluffy, white mass. “Why, its cotton,” murmured the little Freshie, who, having become so interested, had crept up to the door and was listening eagerly with wide open mouth, as well as eyes, to all that the learned professor was saying. “Well,” continued the professor,” it is such a powerful explosive that were it to be dropped on the floor, this High School building, this immense and massive structure, would be blown into a thousand—nay, a million atoms.” Impressive? Why, it was the most impressive speech that the little Freshie ever heard in his short life. Indeed, it was so impressive, that the cold shivers ran up and down his spine. “Just to think,” he said with a shake of his head, “what wonderful powers that insignificant-looking little piece of cotton possesses. It feeems unbelievable, why it must have been touched with a—a—why, a wizzard’s wand,” he gasped, “I”—but here he began to feel a very arc’ent desire to see and touch the contents, yes, the wonderful cjntents of the box. The desire grew and grew, until at length the THE BOOMER. 1914 grim, undaunted claws of inquisitiveness gained such a clutch upon him that he felt that he would actually die, were he not allowed to gain his heart’s desire. So, after the dismissal of school, when all had left the building the Freshie noiselessly crept into the laboratory—that mysterious, magical place. He drew a chair up to the cupboard that he might reach the shelf whereon lay the box. Even then he had to tiptoe but at last he succeeded in reaching it. He cautiously, fearlessly lifted the lid and then gazed exultingly at the contents therein. Awe seemed to creep into his heart as he looked upon this wonderful stuff. “It is so powerful that it would blow this beautiful building into a thousand parts; that’s just exactly what the professor said,” murmured he to himself. “I wonder, though, what it would sound like if it were to explode ? I would like to know, awfully well.” He grew more and more curious until at last, feeling that he must know, he broke a piece, a very, very tiny piece from the cotton and gently laid it on the floor. Then closing his eyes he took a long breath and stamped his foot upon the small explosive. But hark! What was that terrible crash, that deafening, thunderous crash? A loiterer in the building rushed to the roo n from whence issued the sound, but all too late, as he arrived just in time to see the Freshie dissappear through the window. This sad sight was the last that was ever seen of him. He left nothing behind but a short, yellow pencil that he dropped on the floor, and a piece of dark material hanging on one of the jagged points of glass, that he had crashed through, in his hasty exit. Searching parties were at once sent out to find him, but all in vain, for nothing more was heard or seen of this dear little chap. Ah! What a lesson this should be to other Freshmen, who may be indeed very bright, but nevertheless, have this fault, or weakness. How they should strive to overcome it, until at last, they might fe :1 that the fight had not been in vain, but that they had really won a victory, and we e strengthened and enabled, by having so valiantly fought and conquered. MARIE GERLACH. Halley Webb Foster Griftis tevens Appelget Kendall Young DEBATING CLUB Healey Houston Wakefield Lake ers Almon THE BOOMER, 1914 DEBATING CLUB President........ Vice President... Secretary........ Treasurer........ Sergeant-at-arms Parliamentarian.. .....Tames Young Richard Houston ......Earl Griffis ....Kleber Foster ........Ross Lake ......E. E. Halley The W. H. S. Debating Club was organized in October, 1913. This is the first year of debating in W. H. S. and the purpose of this organization is to raise the standard of public speaking and debating in the High School. The membership is limited to fourteen. The club meets every Tuesday afternoon and debates are given by different members of the club. Under the direction of Mr. Halley the club has prospered, and a marked improvement has been shown by each individual in his ability to debate and speak extemporaneously, and in his knowledge of parliamentary law. Although the W. H. S. debating club did not enter the State High School League this year, a strong foundation has been laid for a first-class debating team next year. One interscholastic debate was held at Mooreland May 8, between M. H. S. and W. H. S. debating teams on the question of the Unicameral System of Government, and another victory was added to the list of those already won from that High School. The team consisted of Young, Griffis and Hopkins, who well represented their school in the contest. THE BOOMER, 1914 SCIENCE CLUB President...................................... Harold Wakefield Secretary.............................................Mary White Director............................................E. E. Halley The Science Club was organized November 20, 1913. The club numbers among its members, representatives from each class in High School. Meetings are held every two weeks, when programs consisting of scientific reports and experiments are given. Many demonstrations of the latest scientific discoveries have been given and much enthusiasm has been aroused. The object of the club is to stimulate individual research and awaken interest in Science. TIIE BOOMER. 1014 STORY TELLERS’ CLUB President............................................Faye Hayes Vice President.............................;....Gladys Shellhart Secretary...............„..........................Pearl Burley Director.................................Miss Elizabeth Wright The Story Tellers’ Club was organized for the purpose of studying and practicing the art of story telling. This art has long been recognized as a great means of education, used especially in the teaching of children, but there are few grown people who do not profit by and enjoy a good story well told. It is no longer considered a mere pastime, but an art to be followed as a serious vocation, and one’s education cannot be complete without some knowledge of this art. CURRENT LITERATURE CLUB Officers......................Same as Story Tellers’ Club Director................................Mr. Bernstorf The Current Literature Club, as it’s name signifies, seeks to inculcate a desire and enthusiasm for the perusal of current publications which are to be had in such profusion. Students, in their pursuit of higher learning, often neglect this more easily acquired information, and so, some sort of stimulus seems to be necessary for attracting their attention to happenings going on all around them. THE BOOMER, 1014 DRAMATIC CLUB President................................Earl Griffis Secretary...............................Marie Gerlach Director........._..................Miss Olive Lynch The W. H. S. Dramatic Club was organized October 26, 1013, with a membership of thirty-three. At that time the officers for the year were elected. Although this year marks the beginning of the dramatic club, two plays have been given by the school each year for the past three years. Meetings of the club are held every two weeks, when short plays and farces are given. The third annual High School and Senior plays, which were pronounced great successes, were given under the auspices of this organization. THIRD ANNUAL SENIOR PLAY “The Kingdom of Heart’s Content” A College Comedy in Three Acts CAST Tom Lansing, a Senior in Law...................... James Young Miles Alden, a Boston Law Student.................Kleber Foster Sidney Hilton, a Student Card Sharp...............Howard Cox Billy Merrill, a Little Freshman.....................Earl Griffis Ralph Lawrence, a Football Coach....................Ed. Hopkins The Burglar, a Knight of the Jimmy.................Niles Winter Millicent Merrill, in Search of Her Prince..........Pearl Burley Shirley Hathaway, who Thinks All the World of Ralph..Mary White Dixie Davis, a superstitious Southern Coed.........Lena Willard Eloise Elmer, a Devotee of Art and Adjectives.....Marie Gerlach Madge Lansing, Hostess at Sing Sing Cottage..................Faye Hayes Frances Palmer, with Literary Aspirations..................Jennie Hayes Gretchen Lansing, who Wants to Grow Up............Ethyle Forney Amy Dean, a Coed who Loves Football................Elsie Gwynn Pauline Thayer, known as Punch....................Louise Gerlach Judith Gray, known as Judy.........................Jennie Irwin Mrs. Wdberton, aunt to Madge. Gretchen and Tom Gladys Shell hart Tilly, a Maid who “Lofes de Putcher Boy”.............Rosa Buhh Scene: Colorado. Time: Present Day. SYNOPSIS Act I. Exterior of the Lansing Cottage, in summer. Act II. Library in the Lansing Town House, four months later. Act III. Same as Act I. next day. TFIE BOOMER, 1014 THIRD ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL PLAY “Charlie’s Aunt’’ CAST Stephen Spettigue, Solicitor................. Harold Appelget Col. Sir Francis Chesney, late in Indian Service.James Young Jack Chesney ........... ( Undergraduates ] .....Howard Cox Charles Wykenham ........ at .......Orrie Maddox Lord Fancourt Babberly I College J................Earl Griftis Brassett, College Scout...........................Ross Lake The New Footman...........................................Earl Mason Donna Lucia D’Alvadorez, from Brazil............. Edna Derby Kittie Verdum, Spettigue's Ward.................Ethyle Forney Amy Spettigue, Spettigue’s Niece..................Ruth Kendall Ella Dellahay, an Orphan.................................Olene Hayes SYNOPSIS Act I. Jack Ohesney’s Room. “When pious frauds are dispensations. ”— Hudebras Act II. Garden outside Jack’s room. “While there’s tea there’s hope.”—Pinero Act III. Drawing room in Spettigue’s house. “Dinner lubricates business ”—Boswell. Time: Commemoration week. THE BOOMER, 1014 WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF— Ed Hopkins dressed up? Claude should get a new girl? Wake should be quiet? Miss Wright didn’t smile? Coxie should lose his self confidence? Blood should keep a secret? Miss Lynch could take a joke? Ruth should get a beau? “Toad” acted like a Freshman? “Crazy” should get enough to eat? Jennie Irwin should act as sweet as she is? Jack Webb should lose his vocabulary? Griff would cease being a politician? Paul should fall heir to a dime? Marie hadn’t been to California? To Mr. Halley if the train didn't run to Leedy? Mr. Bernstorf should lose his grouch? Robert Myers should ever act sensible? W. H. S. pupils could find their books? “Angel” should live up to her name? Prof. Bridges could ever keep his music? To the Juniors of they didn’t have Edna? You should see Worts doing the Tango? W. H. S. people quit being curious about the Annual Ollie should grow? Ethyle” were spelled “Ethel”? Harry went with the same girl twice? Georgia could say what she means? Any of the Seniors should fail? Dick should take some Nervine? The doors should be swept clean just once? Ethlye should find a joke for the annual? There were no slams on the annual? THE BOOMER, 1014 BAND Manager........................................... Earl Griffis Secretary.........................................James Young Treasurer................................................Harold Appelget Director......................................... J C. Bridges For the past two years music has been one of the central features in both education and entertainment at W. H. S. The High School Band consists of an instrumentation of twenty-two pieces. By furnishing music for all athletic games and school occasions, the band has been one of the greatest advertisers for W. H. S. “Music exalts each joy. allays each grief. Expels diseases, softens every pain, Subdues the rage of poison and of plague.” ORCHESTRA The High School Orchestra, consisting of fifteen pieces, is one of the best organizations of its kind in Woodward. It has furnished music for many school and other entertainments. One of the best musicales ever listened to in Woodward was the Mid Term concert given by the W. H. S. Band, Orchestra and Chorus on March 1(5. Much credit must be given to Prof. J. C. Bridges, who has charge of all music in the High School. There is a great amount of musical talent in the school and through the efforts of Prof. Bridges the music has been raised to a high standard, both in and out of school. Minor credits are allowed for the study and execution of Music in Band, Orchestra, Chorus and individual work. THK BOOMER. 1014 HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS The High School Chorus was organized by Prof. J. C. Bridges, who has charge of all the ensemble music of the school. It is open to all who may wish to receive the training. This year over sixty voices participated. They are singing such music as “Italia”, “Calvary”, “My Heavenly Home”, “Praise Ye the Father” and “Lift Up Your Heads.” Credit is granted all pupils who do this music work. THE BOOMER, 1014 MUSIC AT W. H. S. THE BOOMER. 1914 September October November December January SOCIAL CALENDAR 15. —Enrollment. 16. —School opens; everybody studious. 29. —“Jess Pugh Novelty Co'” 30. —Last day of September, fateful for Harold. He learns that advice on matrimony is repungent to Mr. Bernstorf and has to commit the Constitution as a result. 3.—First football game, N. S. N. vs. W. H. S. Score, 0-0. 7.—Ed, after visit to barber shop, Pantorium, laundry, boot-black and the shower bath, is not recognized by the faculty. 13.—Hon. Dick T. Morgan speaks in Chapel. 16.—Seniors, Juniors and Sophs entertain the P’reshmen. 20. —Panhandle has special sale on ties. Ed buys one. 31. —Senator Gore addresses the whole school. 31.—Hallowe’en.—A strange midnight visitor in W. H. S. 7.—Freshies return the compliment and entertain the Seniors, Juniors and Sophs. “Brutus” introduced to society. 10.—Junior meeting at Ruth’s. Miss Wright and Miss Lynch unused to the intricacies of so large a city, become lost and call for help. 13.—Football team goes to Higgins for a series of games. Mr. Wakefield is unable to extricate himself from the clutches of a wily widow. Pat comes to the rescue. Griff was particularly interested in “Dolls.” 13. —Byron C. Piatt on “American Morals.” 14. —Societies,—Science, Dramatic, Debating, Story Telling and Current Literature Clubs organize. 21. —Over one hundred High School pupils and the Facultv go to to Mooreland to chaperon (?) the football team. 27. —Thanksgiving. Last football game of the season, W. H. S. vs. Shadeland. Score, 19-0, favor W. H. S. 1.—“Military Girls.” 18. —School visited by some of the illustrious Seniors of last year. 19. —Football men (?) given letters. School dismissed for Christ- mas Holidays. 5. —School opens again. Jack Webb appears in first long trousers. 6. —Organization of the W. W. W.’s (Woodward Whisker Woolies.) 20. —Chorus organized. 22. —“Weatherwax Quartet.” 22. —A. M. demonstration train at Woodward. 23. —Mooreland basket ball girls and boys here. 28. —Mock trial. Kendall convicted of being the first to break rules of the W. W. W.’s. THE BOOMER, 1914 February 4.—Seniors begin much needed study of the Bible. 5 —Niles has become so elevated that he has chosen to wander with an Angel. 16.—“Kellog-Haines Singing Party.” 20.—W. H. S. boys win basket ball game from Northwestern State Normal. Score, 20-19. Reception for the visitors after the game. Toad proves himself champion over Blood. (In the ring.) 23. —Seniors entertain Juniors and Faculty, Washington’s birthday, at Gerlach’s. 24. —Mr. Hally has a hair-cut. Georgia (in indignation)—“Papa, you’ll catch your death of cold.” March 5.—Oklahoma zephyrs running riot. 9.—First Mid-Year Concert. Morning classes dismissed to sell tickets. Afternoon classes out to rest. ( ?). Miss Lynch has a new pupil. 10. —Just school; everybody sleepy. Miss Lynch dreaming. 11. —Miss Lynch’s pupil proves to be no student at all. 15. —Harold, Kleber, Earl and Crazy take an unseasonable swim. 16. —Montraville Wood and daughter demonstrate the Gyroscope. Basket hall letters awarded boys and girls. Tennis tournament arranged. 19. —Found! By Miss Wright’s eagle eyes! What? One gray hair. Where? In Mr. Bernstorf’s head! 20. —First base ball game of the season. W. H. S.. 8; Shattuck, 0. 23.—Worts Weiglein is tripping the light fantastic. 20.—Hesler Wyand wins tennis tournament. 31.—M., K. T. Safety and Red Cross Society lectures afternoon and evening in auditorium. April 1.—All Fools’ Day. Ruth says: “Stolen sweets are better than none. So why not go to the picture show?” 3.—Claude back into “captivity.” 6.—Concert by High School pupils offering music credits. 14.—Sophs hold class meeting in High School building. Lights out. Seniors suspected. 16.—Garringer pinched for speeding. $15 contributed. 16. —Liquid refreshments at Wells Fargo. 17. —Third Annual High School Play, “Charley’s Aunt.” 18. —Saturday. Hally goes home to Sharon. But his ticket reads “Leedy.” He said he just had to see Dick, But “her name was Maude.” 20.—Good corn weather. Spohs discover a large crop of common corn in their poppie beds. 22. —Mock trial. Ruth awarded $1,500 alimony from William. 23. —Miss Baysinger is solicitious about the lilies (?) in the corn patch. 27.—Kendall vs. Cox. 5 rounds. May 1.—Junior-Senior banquet. 2.—1:30 a. m. Mr. Wakefield:—“It’s about time for you people to—go home.” 8.—Track meet. Mutual wins. W. H. S. debating team wins from Mooreland. 12. —“Good Roads Day.” High School out with their shovels. THE BOOMER. 1014 JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET PROGRAM Ed Hopkins, Toastmaster Welcome—“A good digestion to you all, And once more I shower welcome on you; Welcome all.” Ruth Kendall Response—“To be great is to lx; misunderstood.” Earl Griffis T4 Vocal Solo—“Good Fellows’ Song”..................... Tourgee Harold Appelget Advice—“Tis good in every case you know To have two strings unto your bow.” Prof. E. E.' Halley ocal Duet................................ Abtrhys Herbert Lulu Hayes and Olene Hayes Our Prospects—“Life is made up of marble and mud.” Louise Gerlach ’14 Piano Solo—“Murmuring Spring”...........................Rive King Ollie Henson School Accessories—“A little learning is a dangerous thing.” Harold Appelget Piano Solo—“Chapel in the Mountains”...........G. D. Wilson Edna Bish ocal Solo—“Loves Trinity”.................. be Koven Paul Kendall Farewell—“Farewell! A word that must be, and hath been; A sound which makes us linger—yet—farewell,” Edna Derby MENU Bouillon Crackers Olives Cheese Sandwiches Parkerhouse Rolls Butter Pressed Chicken Creamed Potatoes Fruit Salad Wafers Ice Cream Cake Grape Juice THE BOOMER, 1914 FEATURES OF WOODWARD SCHOOLS A broad minded, business-like, progressive School Board. An efficient Superintendent. A live-wire High School Principal. College trained High School Teachers. A loyal Student Body. Well furnished Library and Laboratory. Debating, Science, Current Literature, and Current Events Clubs. Musical Organizations, Chorus, Orchestra, Band, and Male Quartett. Supervised High School Athletics, Foot Ball, Basket Ball, Base Ball, Tennis, and Physical Culture for girls. Two Annual High School Plays by the Dramatic Club. One of the strongest Lyceum Courses in the state. An Agricultural Club. Student Control in the High School. High School and Normal trained grade Teachers. Completely organized Department Work in sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Drawing and Manual Training in the grades. School Garden. Aim: The Best School in the State. THE BOOMER, 1914 COURSE OF STUDY FIRST YEAR. English I. Algebra. Physical Geography, Latin I. Ancient History. SECOND YEAR. English II. Plane Geometry. Botany. Latin II. German I. THIRD YEAR. English III, Solid Geometry and Algebra Latin III. German II. Physiology. Modern History. FOURTH YEAR. English IV. Latin IV. German III. Physics. American History and Civics. All subjects in this course are taught by college graduates who are especially trained for their work, the library and laboratory equipment is sufficient to fit all graduates for entrance to the best colleges in the middle west. The school has qualified for membership in the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. This is the highest standard of excellence. PHYSICS CLASS THE BOOMER, 1914 WHO’S WHO—AND WHAT—AT W. H. S. “Toad’-' Maddox, the Matinee Idol of W. H. S. Ollie, the smallest girl in school, distinguished for her important air. She succeeds in keeping her few bad qualities entirely hidden while at school. THE HIGH SCHOOL NEWS DISTRIBUTER Latest Gossip for Sale or Trade Secrecy Not Desired —Blood Information Bureau. “That Robert Meyers needs a razor Is the verdict of every gazer.” “A great old mutt is Si Perkins, Brings butter to town in small firkins. Though a sur ly old churl, He gets by with his girl, And always his toilet he’s shirkin’!” “C. Webb” is a young man’s name; He .must have been born in old Spain. An athlete, is he, No greater could be When he builds his own ladder of fame. “A peerless speaker and an inimical orator.” Dick Houston, though only a Freshman, is a great favorite and has already distinquished himself as a student. He is an active member of the Debating Club; also takes considerable interest in base ball, being manager of the team. Hesler Wyand, a boy of the Sophomore class, who always has his lessons; also very obliging to the girls. , There is a Freshie called “Crazy,” Whose chief characteristic is lazy. He’d make all the teams, But somehow, it seems. His knowledge of lessons is hazy. We have a Freshman called “Brutus,” Whose style of hair-cut doesn’t suit us. He walks like an ox, And wears Rockford socks, He is from the “rurals” recruited. Griff, our president, “a demon with the ladies,” is especially noted for his curly h:ir and elaborate manners. His chief excellence lies in his ability to play a part. THE BOOMER, 1014 There is a man the boys call “Bern;” A professor of history, they say; And names and dates he makes you learn, If you want to speak of it in that way, But, “as far as that is concerned,” Little history he ever knew, Though all about Stone he has learned, Now, I’m here to tell you. Here comes sorrow Paul Mournfully moping in the hall, “You don’t like me, Though why, I can’t see.” Aw, some one please hit him with a maul! The Hayes crowd must not be passed without mention. It consists of five of the liveliest, most conscientious and satisfactory students. There is a lady named “White,” Who, in basket ball, surely is right. She gets along well ’Til the ten-forty bell, Then she has conflicts with “Wright.” And Halley, our great scientists, If perchance, an hour you’ve missed, First, to each a slip he passes, Then “pass to your respective classes.” He always sees “each and every one” If we seek to have some fun. And then he quotes some from the poets That the class may be better for it. Now here comes Cyrus Pugnat, Who thinks he’s great but is not. He squeaks like a mouse All over the house; May a violent end soon be his lot. There is a Junior called “Deacon Bill,” Whose basket ball chances were nil. He showed them all how, Though built like a cow, He helped them old Alva to spill. CITY of W©®IDWAMID) Woodward has well earned the name of “THE METROPOLIS OF NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA.” No city in the western part of the state compares with her in the steady growth she has made year after year. Fortunately, Woodward has never had a boom, nor does she want one, but she has uad what is better, a steady development caused by new industries turning their attention here, and bringing their men and money to be a part of the community in its business life. It takes men of integrity and progressive spirit to build a city and nowhere in America can be found a better class of citizenship. This is why such steady advancement has been made, and upon so solid a basis. One of the chief factors in the advancement of the city has been the Commercial Club, which was organized in 1907. It has played a prominent part in procuring for Woodward, from time to time, those things which have added to the city’s progress. Proposition after proposition have come up that seemed doomed to failure on the first thought, but the Commercial Club in almost every instance, has successfully handled the matter. As one instance, we mention the securing of the Wichita Falls and Northwestern Railroad, the Commercial Club and citizens subscribing a bonus of $40,000 and securing the donation of seventy miles of right of way to the railway company. This is but one of the many instances which shows that where the great things are to be accomplished, the citizens of Woodward can be depended upon to lay aside all personal dif-ferencies they may have and pull together for anything which is for the common good of the community. This is the class of citizens which makes the stranger feel that he is welcome to share our business and social life, and he is impressed at once with the genuine good fellowship that pervades everything. Ten years ago Woodward was known as a small western town, with the business section almost wholly made up of frame buildings. Today she stands out as one of the principal business centers of the state—brick buildings have replaced the frames as year after year additional brick business blocks were built. Woodward has become the metropolis of the northwest, and one of the main reasons for it is that she has the natural advantages and this is being rapidly recognized by the different lines of business, being situated at the junction of the Santa Fe and the M.. K. T. railroads, it makes her a natural distributing point for all lines of business in Northwest Oklahoma, and a large number of wholesale houses have located here and are doing a large business in th'S section of the state. Woodward is the county seat of Woodward county and has a population of four thousand people. The city owns and operates its own water and light plant and has installed an up-to-date sewer system. The city water is obtained from a twrnnty acre tract of ground owned by the city, which is underlaid wbth an inexhaustible supply of water which shows by analysis to be ninety-nine per cent pure. This should be an inducement to industries requiring large quantities of pure water, to locate here. All lines of general business are represented in Woodward, also a number of manufacturing plants, including factories for the production of candy, ice, ice cream, pop, vinegar, cement stones, brooms, also an electric laundry. Woodward offers many advantages to various lines of industry seeking new fields, and any inquiries addressed to the secretary of the Commercial Club will be appreciated and promptly answered. The site has been selected for the new Federal building, which will be built at a cost of $110,000. and will be occupied by the United States Court, the United States Land Office, and the Post Office. THE BOOMER, 1911 WOODWARD COUNTY Woodward county is recognized as one of the best agricultural counties in Oklahoma, and from time to time has been awarded the principal prizes at the State Fair and the National Dry Farming Congress on her. farm products. Figures secured from the railroad companies for the year 1912 show that the cars in car lot shipments amounted to 3,020, and were divided as follows: Mules and horses.................. 37 cars Cattle ...........................400 cars Hogs .............................115 cars Sheep ............................ 18 cars Poultry (5,000 to car) ........... 39 cars Eggs ............................. 46 cars Wheat ............................437 cars Corn .............................101 cars Kaffir ...........................844 cars Bi oom Corn.......................369 cars Hay .............................. 49 cars Oats ............................. 19 cars Alfalfa Seed ...................... 6 cars Fruits and Vegetables............. 91 cars Cotton ............................ 6 cars Miscellaneous ................... 443 cars Miscellaneous, less than car lot shipments ................23,860 tons Cream .........................10,400 cans The Government dry farming experimental station is located on 160 acres of fine land adjoining Woodward on the south. $15,000 in improvements are being expended this year and an appropriation of $10,000 per year will be made by the government to maintain this station. E. F. Chilcott is farm superintendent, L. H. Jensen, soil and crop foreman, and George Hewett, farm foreman, and in addition a number of farm laborers are employed. The experiments carried on at this farm will be of great benefit to this section of the county. They will cover, depth of plowing, time of plowing, number of times to cultivate, and in what order crops should follow each other. Many different varieties of crops will be planted to determine which are best for seed, grain and forage; different varieties of fruit will also be given a trial. Pure seeds of the best crops will be grown and graded for future planting. Complete records will be kept during the growing season of the rainfall, wind, evaporation and temperature and of the soil moisture under different methods of tillage with the different crops. THE BOOMER, 1914 Lives of students all remind us; We should pay no heed to looks, But on passing leave behind us, Inter-linings in our books. Inter-linings, which another, Toiling hard midst grief and pain, Some forlorn and flunked-out brother, Reading ne’er shall flunk ag’an. Mr. Bernstorf (in Geometry class): —“How do you find the circumference of the earth, Georgia?” Georgia:—“I find it immense.” Earl:—“I wonder how beautiful a girl would be if she were really as beautiful as she thinks she is?” Edna:—“I don’t know, but I have often thought that if a man were really as important as he feels, he would have such a contempt for himself as he is, that he would be too humiliated to feel as important as he does.” Earl (looking around):—“How chilly its getting! I do believe it will snow.” Harry:—“Red, where do you live?” Red:—“Right over there in that end house.” Harry:—“Hen house? You must raise Rhode Island Reds over there?” When Paul goes to call, on Sunday nights, “Her” mother first turns on all lights, And then she always proceeds to be The entertainer for the company. Across the room he sits quite remiss Like ......................... this. Mother’s bed-time’s at nine, you know. Once she pretended, but did not go. The lights seemed to strong for him So he made them very dim; Then on the couch they sat in bliss Likethis. Mr. Bernstorf (reading Lincoln’s letter to the American History class: —“ ‘My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union.’ ” Harold W.:—“Is a paramount some kind of an animal?” Jennie H., a Senior, bidding farewell to Mr. Halley, said: “Thank you ever so much for what you have done for me. I owe it all to you for what I have learned.” Mr. Halley:—“Oh, don’t mention such a trifle.” “Of course I’m not a democrat, or anything of that sort.”—Mr. Bernstorf. Orie Maddox, pupil in Physical Geography class, was asked to explain the formation of dew. His answer was: “The earth revolves on its axis every twenty-four hours, and in consequence of the tremendous pace at which it travels, it perspires freely.” “Stockings?” said the salesman, “Yes ma’am. What number do you wear?” “What number?” snapped the stern-visaged lady, “why, two, of course. Do you take me for a centipede?” Harold A.:—“Miss Wright, people always have engagements when it is time to meet their bills, don’t they?” Miss Wright:—“Yes, they—” Addie (quickly):—“Oh, no, I don't think so. I always want to be at home when my ‘Bill’ comes.” Ruth:—“What is the significance of ‘Bird-Day’?” Ed:—“Why, that’s the day to set bird eggs.” Ruth:—“Paul, 1 thought you were going to quit smoking.” Paul:—“I’m waiting until New Years.” Ruth:—“Yes, Doomsday!” Paul:—“Oh, I’ll begin again then.” We feel that the bad things other people know about us are more than counter-balanced by the good things we know about ourselves. As for beauty I pose as no star, For many have me beaten, by far. My face, I don’t mind it, For I am behind it; It’s the guy in front gets the jar. Mr. Halley, passing down the hall one day, was suddenly startled into confusion by hearing the sweet voice of Miss Lynch joyously singing “Sweet Halley, sweet Halley.” He gasped and blushed violently, but was somewhat relieved as the closing words of the refrain reached his ears: “Lies sleening, sweetly sleeping, in her grave.” The Sophomore’s Lament. Geometry’s a farce, German’s a slam, Botany is Apple “Sarce,” But Cicero—oh, shoot! “I have no other but a woman’s reason. I think him so because I think him so.”—Edna Derby. TIIE BOOMER, 1014 The Reason. Said Cox, “That fellow makes me sick!” And Wake demanded “Why?” “Because he disagrees with mer At once Cox made reply. “All fools are not dead yet.” An adage trite and true. Yet, if they were, I often think, I wonder what we’d do. I guess we’d have no Congress then, Nor ever my strikes. There’d be no money made in “cures,” Nor any “women’s rights.” Pianists then would cut their hair, Our stars would leave the boards; We’d never hear of “London Punch,” Nor any House of Lords. But say, if all the fools were dead, A dark cloud comes in view, Oh where. Oh where would I be then, And Reader, where would you? Kleber must have succeeded in holding down the Study Hall without much trouble as he emerged therefrom with only one long, black hair attached to his coat collar. A girl’s “no” means “yes,” but don’t buy two tickets on that supposition. it may be foolish to be a democrat because father is, but experience teaches us that it is best to agree with him. Better translate three lines right than to skim over your lesson; hut how about your grade? Hasher at Higgins:—“How do you wish vour eggs, Mister?” “Jeff”:—“What kind of eggs have you?” Jack Webb:—“Mr. Wakefield, can you tell me how one can take a greater amount from a lesser?” Mr. Wakefield:—“The closest one can approach that, is to take the conceit out of a Freshman.” A Thrifty Genius. There is a certain famous violinist, who frequently visits this country, and who, among his acquaintances, is almost as noted for his parsimony as for his genius. Among this musician’s admirers was a young woman who was determined, if possible, to procure some souvenir of the great man. Her opportunity came one rainy day when she chanced to encounter the musician on Broadway. He was provided with an old cotton umbrella, green with age; while the young woman carried a nice, new, silk one. She stopped him for a moment, exclaiming: “Oh, if you would only give me some slight remembrance of yourself—no matter how small!” The great man surveyed her keen- v ly, and then gave a glance at the old cotton umbrella that covered him. This he thrust into her hands, saying: “Certainly, my dear young lady. I shall be delighted. We will exchange umbrellas.” Mr. Wakefield:—“Mr. Bernstorf, hold these girls for a few minutes after school.” Mr. Bernstorf (blushing):—“Why — er—eh—certainly.” Gertrude Hayes:—“Me first.” Curtain. A Junior called his girl “Revenge.” When asked if it were so, “Why, yes,” he blushingly replied, “Revenge is sweet, you know.” “Do you plav any instrument, Mr. Jump?” “Yes,- I’m a cornetist.” “And your sister?” “She’s a pianist.’ ’ “Does your mother play?” “She’s a zitherist.” “And your father?” “He’s a pessimist.” Miss Lynch in Latin class:—“Orra, translate the next sentence.” Orra, reading:—“Galli saxes in muro posuerunt et hostes fugerunt. The Guals hung their socks on the wall and the enemy fled.” Bernstorf:—“Wake, my boy, I advise you never to get married. Ever since I got the license, I have been treated like a dog.” Wake.—“Maybe you got a dog license.” (On Monday morning after Sunday night’s rain.) Friend to Miss Lynch (speaking of the Mexican war):—“Wasn’t that slaughter awful?” Miss Lynch (in indignation):— “Why no, indeed! I think he is a very nice man.” “What’s yours is Hall. mine is yours, and what’s mine.”—Contents of Study ©TIOIM “Tis the constant drop of water Wears a hole in solid stone; ’Tis the constant gnaw of Towser Masticates the hardest bone. ’Tis the constant wooing lover Carries oft' the cooing maid; And the constant advertiser Is the man who gets the trade.” memw mm cotton ©os ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER See Us For Everything Electric C@r. 8th and Santa Fe Phone 171 ELECTRIC SANITARY LAUNDRY PHONE 171 OUR MOTTO: “QUALITY AND SERVICE” THE SECRET OF SUCCESS IS “TO DO IT RIGHT AND GET THE MONEY” J. D. 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