Beloit High School - Trojan Yearbook (Beloit, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1913 volume:

Published by the SENIOR CLASS OF BELOIT HIGH SCHOOL 19 13 BELOIT HIGH SCHOOL To A. R. LOOP Professor of Agriculture and Botany-PRINCIPAL OF B. H. S. The Class of 1913 Respectfully- Dedicate This Volume Greeting To the students and friends of our beloved Alma Mater, we extend our heartiest greetings. We trust that the record of school life contained within is complete. We have endeavored to give our readers a true school annual and not a mere class book. We present, therefore, to the loyal supporters of our Alma Mater, “The Owl.” STAFF John Cavanaugh Editor in Chief Carl Walker Business Manager Reid Houghton Ass’t. Business Manager ASSOCIATE EDITORS Florence McCall Parthene Jermark Fern Bibler Earl Mercer Ward Shurtz Nellie Rogers The Beloit Schools In 1872, Beloit, the county seat of Mitchell county, was organized as a city of the third class. At the same time this was done, plans were made to promote the education of the town. Previous to the time stated above, Beloit had no regular established school, although a term of school had been taught by one Rev. O. N. Fletcher, a Baptist missionary, whose salary was raised by subscription. This term of school was held in an old cottonwood building, which was located on the west side of Mill street, adjoining on the south what is now the German National Bank. John D. Mitchell, the first county superintendent-elect, held the county institute on October 17, 1872, at the close of which the first county examination was held, and the following teachers were granted certificates to teach school: W. A. Reeder, N. B. Freeland, Lizzie M. Palmer, Belle M. Gilbert, Laura Reeder and Alverie Bourne. The first regularly appointed teacher of the Beloit schools was Ex-Congressman W. A. Reeder, who taught two consecutive terms, beginning in the fall of 1872 and ending in the spring of 1874. George W. Anderson taught a summer term during the year 1873. In the spring of 1872 there seemed to be a growing desire for a better school building. Bonds were voted for a school house, to be erected near the present site of the Central building. The erection of the school house was begun with the understanding that the building was to be completed, ready for school work, in the fall of 1873. Through some misunderstanding or mismanagement this was not fully carried out, and the building remained as a one-story structure for about a year, after which time a second story was added. The building, when completed, was a two-story brick structure, with one school room above and one below. A few years later both rooms were partitioned, making four rooms instead of two. Thus the school conditions gradually developed until in March 1879, Beloit became a city of the second class; and on May 5 of the same year the newly elected School Board of six members was organized, with W. H. Burke as president. In the following month Professor D. K. Thomas was elected the first superintendent. Mr. Thomas served one year and the names of his successors, with their tenure of office, are as follows: J. H. Middaugh, 1880-’81. Bion S. Hutchins, 1881-’83. Miss Carrie Bauman, 1883-’85. F. H. Clark, 1885-’88. Walter M. Jay, 18SS-’90. Samuel Ensminger, 1890-’92. G. M. Culver, lS92-’97. Harold Barnes, 1897-’02. C. A. Shively, 1902-’05. J. O. Hall, 1905-’09. A. P. Gregory, 1909-T2. R. L. Hamilton, 1912 ------ The present High School or Central building was erected in 1S84, at a cost of $20,000, taking the place of the old brick building which had been erected in 1873. It is a large, ten-room structure, centrally located, with wide halls and a large basement. Every room in the building, including the basement, is now used for school purposes. The building is thoroughly furnished with modern equipment, such as steam heat, drinking fountains, liquid soap receptacles and metal fire escapes. Four courses are maintained, each of four years’ duration, the College, Normal, Manual Training and Commercial Courses. The present enrollment in the High School is 243, including 34 Seniors, 40 Juniors, 58 Sophomores, 5 Special Students and Post-Graduates. The Board of Education now employs, aside from the superintendent, twenty-six teachers. There are ten teachers in the High School and sixteen in the Grades. In 1886 bonds to the extent of $9,000 were voted for the erection of a new school building, to be located in the Second ward. This is the present Rodgers building. It contained four large, well furnished rooms, two in each story. Since that time, however, the building has been doubled in capacity, containing now eight large, well furnished rooms, equipped with all modern fixtures. Besides these two large buildings there is in the west part of the city a beautiful brick structure, of ten rooms, called the Field School, also equipped with modern tix-tures, which was built in 1910. The building is situated on a block of ground just west and across the street from the old stone building. The schools of Beloit are widely and favorably known throughout the state, and the chief reason for this is the intelligent interest taken in their welfare by the citizens in general and the School Board in particular. Politics and religion have never been of any force in the School Board. Teachers are elected on their merits alone, which action in itself insures good schools. Dr. E. E. Brewer, the present president of the School Board, is a vigorous, wideawake executive officer and is ably seconded by his co-workers on the Board. Of those who have done much in the past for the upbuilding ot the schools, three names must take a prominent place—those of Hon. W. H. Mitchell, ex-mayor of the city; Hon. A. T. Rodgers, and Dr. E. E. Brewer, who is now president of the Board of Education. Each of these gentlemen have served many years as president of the School Board, and the result of their careful, conscientious handling of educational matters can scarcely be estimated. Beloit has been particularly fortunate in her educational advancement in the past, and everything points to a bright, progressive future. A. R. L. R. L. HAMILTON Superintendent Normal Training “Give Them a Square Deal.” A. R. LOOP Principal Agriculture and Botany “Cut Down Those Loud Tones. CLARA W. CARPENTER Assistant Principal English “You Should Be More Careful of Your Actions.” NELLIE FOSHAY Latin “I Think Annuals Are Just Horrid.” MAUDE HARLAN Domestic Science “Just Wait Till I Get Married.” R. T. McCLUGGAGE History and Science “As Brilliant Recitations As Usual.” MABEL TARVIN Music “I’ll Take Charge of Them.” EMMA PETT Commercial “You Should Be More Careful of Your Transcribing.” ELIHU SWIFT Manual Training You Won’t Have Enough Deportment to Last Over Summer.” MABEL McHENDRY. English and Physics. Now You Will Have to Quit Talking.” ARAMINTA CARHILL. Mathematics. “Now, Class, Get to Work.” ADA U. HITCHCOCK. Normal Training. And She’s the Best Teacher I Know. Our Faculty Predominant in the minds of those who contemplate entering High School is the question: “What Courses are taught?” Then, quite naturally, they wish to know how many teachers are employed and what qualities they possess. Following these come innumerable questions of the same character. For the benefit of those who intend entering B. H. S. next year we will try, to the best of our ability, to answer what we consider to be the more important of these interrogations, relying upon our experiences in High School as a source of information and authority. At the present time one may take either the College Preparatory, Commercial, Normal Training, Domestic Science or Manual Training Course. The school is well equipped to teach all of these branches. And the student may, if he so desires, take studies in two or more of these courses at the same time, in that way studying not only the Languages, Mathematics and Sciences, but also gain some very valuable information as to the methods employed in the different lines of the business world. For this reason we would advise anyone finishing the Grades to finish High School as well. They will afterward be amply repaid for all the time they so devote to the pursuit of knowledge. Of course we naturally think that we have the best High School in the state right here in Beloit, and we know positively that no better teachers are to be found in any other institutions of learning. The students of B. H. S. may indeed be proud of the faculty they have to work under, and may with all truthfulness and sincerity say that it is a pleasure to study and associate with each and every one of the teachers. On account of the small amount of space allowed us in this Annual, we cannot go into the character and merits of each teacher in detail, but will hurriedly sketch through as many of them as is permissible. In our Superintendent, we find a true man in every respect. He is a lover of clean athletics and all good sports, as well as strong Academic work, and is always working for the benefit and welfare of the students. In truth, he may be called one of “Nature’s Noblemen.” Everyone is familiar with Mr. Loop, and knows that he has been directly connected with the Beloit Schools for a great number of years. This last year was Mr. Loop’s first year as Principal, and we think that he is to be complimented upon the success that has thus far crowned his efforts. Miss Carpenter is Assistant Principal, and there are none of the students that can say one word against her as a teacher. She holds the love and respect of every student in the school. She teaches the English classes and has indeed proven her qualities as an instructor. Mr. McCluggage is a man of mighty intellect and broad views. He has astonished the entire Senior class by the way in which he can absorb “History,” and the perfectly horried examinations he can give in that same subject. This is Mr. McCluggage’s first year in the Beloit schools, and he is certainly a teacher the schools can ill afford to lose. Miss McHendry teaches the science of mass and energy, and is certainly proficient in that art. Besides proving herself a very valuable teacher, she has won the hearts of the entire school by her ready wit and bubbling good humor. She comes from Missouri University, and if M. U. has any more like her Beloit ought to induce them to come to Kansas. Miss Carhill is the instructor in Mathematics, those queer things that puzzle the heads of so many innocent and well meaning students; but as this is her first offense in the teaching game in the High School, we think she should not be censured by those who have tried to analyze queer looking geometric figures and make logical argument out of the propositions given. The old saying that “Beauty is only skin deep” has been disproved in Miss Foshay. She is not only beautiful of feature, but also in character and disposition. Besides that, she has the gentleness to submit to the fate of teaching “Latin” without being in the least discouraged. We have one teacher that can vie with a Chinaman at his own game, that is, making crooked marks at a rapid rate of speed and have something that has some meaning when she gets through. Together with this accomplishment, Miss Pett teaches a student to withstand the worries of making balance sheets without straining the “pop-off valves” of his temper. We hardly think it necessary to say very much about Miss Harlan, for the reason that her cooking has won her fame, and then something else. We will say, however, that she has been successful in her crusade against the citadel of a certain person’s affections and has made him say the word. We herewith extend the congratulations of the Senior class. Mr. Swift is known to everyone in the vicinity, and commands the respect of all who know him. He teaches Manual Training, and teaches the boys to use their hands as well as their brains in the work of the world. Mr. Swift has been very successful in his work, and we hope that he may continue in his present position, keeping up the same high standard he has hitherto followed. Miss Tarvin is a graduate of B. H. S., and has taught Music in the schools for the past two years. The students are very profuse in their praise of her methods and ability. We are sure that the people of Beloit may point with pride to the High School and the benefits that it has brought upon the city. We have written the above with the purpose in mind of giving the future students of B. H. S. some information as to the kind of men and women they will find teaching in the High school, and to give the patrons of the schools an idea as to the resources that are to be found in the school. If we have done this to the reader’s satisfaction we have been successful in our endeavor; if not—well, we have done the best we knew how. L. M. and C. W.—T3. I OUR FACULTY One Professor bosses the place, And gives us all our rules. He has a pleasant face, And runs the best of schools. Professor Loop is Principal, And holds a gentle sway. He’s a bit whimsical, But fine in every way. Miss Carpenter is there, She teaches English. Say! By her the pupils swear, And all her will obey. Miss Pett teaches Shorthand, And is so very kind. That though you search the land. You’ll not a better find. McCluggage has no peer, He teaches History. He may seem a bit queer, But that’s no mystery. Miss Foshay is a queen. That is no idle jest. In Latin class she’s seen, In beauty leads the best. Miss McHendry’s very small. She teaches Physics class. At smiles she beats them all. This dainty little lass. Miss Carhill, like the rest. Is very hard to beat. In Algebra, ’tis confessed. No better will you meet. Mr. Swift is the man, Who runs the Woodwork end. lie teaches boys to plan. And is to them a friend. Miss Harlan is the cook. And cook, you bet she can. She teaches girls to cook, So they can land a man. Miss Tarvin teaches those Who wish to learn to sing. And you can bet she knows. How to make Music ring. L. M. and C. W.—’13. IN MEMORIAM Cecelia Georgia Finnigan Bom January 25, 1896 Died February 8, 1913 Senior Class Officers President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Ward Shurtz Evea Owen Sherman Swift Thomas Conrojr Colors, Crimson and White Class Flower, Red Rose Motto: “Not to the Top, but Climbing.” MONICO ARREOLA. ‘‘A Merry Youth, in Sun or Shade.” Track ’ll. FERN BIBLER. “Nature Hath Framed Strange Fellows in Her Time.” “Owl” Board. LOLA BOZELL. “1 Remember a Mass of Things, but None Distinctly.” Play Committee. PARTHENE JERMARK. ‘Little, but Mighty.” “Owl” Board. LOYD MAYNARD. “There Was Manhood in His Look.” ETHEL McKEEMAN. Greater Thoughts Hath She of Her Own Which Lesser Souls May Never Know.” 1 VERA DICKSON. “Her Air, Her Manner AH Who Saw Admired.” GRACE DOUGLASS. “Let Me Have Men About Me Who Are Fat.” Senior Play. FRANK EVERT. He Never Had but One Idea and That Was Wronjr.” Football 11, 12, Baseball 12, 13. MERLE EWING. Just a Minute- Where’s My Hammer? GRACE HOLBROOK. Man Delights Me Not,” REII) HOUGHTON. God Made Him, Therefore Let Him Pass for a Man.” “Owl” Board, Senior Play. JOHN CAVANAUGH. “He Hath the Weight of Intellect Upon His Brow.” Valedictorian, Owl” Board. THOMAS CONROY. Speech Is Great, but Silence Is Greater.” Basket Ball 12, Football 09, ’10, 11, ’12, Senior Play. PERSIS CREITZ. She Liveth Lonpr Who Liveth Well.” FLORENCE McCALL. In Virtue Nothing Early Could Surpass Her. Owl Board, Senior Play. EARL MERCER. I’ll Do a Thintf If I Have To. Foot!,all 09, -10, ’ll, 12, Basket Ball 10, 'll, 12, Track 09, ’10, ’12, Play Committee, Senior Play. EVEA OWEN. ‘‘A Lautfh Is Always on Her Lips, a Sonj? Is in Her Heart. ALTA REEVE. Just to Dance If She Has a Chance. Basket Ball ’10, ’ll. SYLVIA PLAKE. When the Moon Plays Peek-a-Boo. NELLIE ROGERS. “She Js Mistress of Herself, Though Mexico Fall.” “Owl” Board. GEORGIA ROWE. “To See Her Ifc to Love Her.” Play Committee, Senior Play. ELSIE SHAMBURG. “He Who Chooseth Me Must Give and Hazard AH He Hath. ’ WARD SHURTZ. A Fellow Should Devote Some of His Time to Other Things Than Study.” “Owl” Board, Track 09, 10, ’ll. Basket Ball ’12, Play Committee. Senior Play. FLOSSIE SPATZ. “She Talks So Little She frardly Seems to Talk At All.” EDN'AH SWARTZ. In Youth and Beauty Wisdom Is but Rare.” Play Committee. HELEN' SWARTZ. “My Heart Is Ten Times Larger Than My Looks.” SHERMAN SWIFT. Who Ever Loved That Loved Not at First Sitfht ? ’ Track ’09, 10, '11, Basket Ball 12, Baseball 12, 13, Senior Play. MYRTLE TARVIN. “A Little Fair-Faced Soul That Knows No Sin. CARL WALKER. “And Talk He Could. “Owl Board, Football T2. OLIN WALKER. “Cheerful of Spirit and Guiltless of Affection.” HAROLD WILLIAMS. “I Often Wonder Who Will Run the World After I Leave It.” Baseball ’ll, ’12, '13, Track '09, '10, ’ll. Football '09, ’10, ’ll, '12, Basket Ball '10, '11, '12, Senior Play. LILLIE WISER. “The Sun Shines on the Fa:o of the Good.” OCZZDD Senior Class History 19 13 9l Four years have now elapsed since this brilliant and illustrious class first entered the Beloit High School. It now rushes forth, turbulent and full of life, as the pent-up mountain torrent, after the dam has given way. As the stream bears up stems and gravel, showing what has been the nature of its course, so also does the Class of ’13 display its short, yet' glorious history. When we first cast our frail bark upon the educational sea, we were composed of a class of fifty-one members, some of whom came from the Rodgers building, others from the St. John’s School, while still others came from the near and remote parts of the country. We were favored on this occasion, however, by having Professor A. R. Loop, our former director in the Rodgers building, again as our instructor. He had become attached to the members who were formerly under his direction, and accordingly accompanied the class to the higher institution of learning, and has since been our generous and faithful custodian. From the beginning we resolved to devote our attention to the problems presented, and have likewise advanced step by step up the ladder, with an earnest desire to win, and build upon the foundation we had laid during our former years of instruction. Professors Justice O. Hall and Thomas P. Downs supervised our first year of instruction. The work was entirely new, and it was with some persistent energy that we were given our l’s and It’s as approval of our efforts, but under the pressure of the irresistible “T. P.” we felt that a strenuous effort on our part was justifiable, if we would merit the Most Reverend’s esteem. It was indeed a pleasure, nevertheless, to perform our task given, and thus be among the number of the elect. It was much to our embarrassment that we found ourselves, when called upon by Miss Moore to interpret the Romantic combination of “Roma est urbs”; but this difficulty became much modified when we were able to familiarize ourselves with the resourceful vocabularies of Caesar or Cicero. We found difficulty, also, with our subjects of English and Science, but many were the gems of knowledge to be obtained. In athletics we were strong from the very first, and have furnished material which has made old B. H. S. famous as a leader and winner in athletic contests. On the gridiron, in basket ball or on the track we have always won honors, and have our medals as proof of our ability. Our girls are to be complimented as well as the boys, as they have been eager participants in basket ball and have likewise aided our heroes on the football field by their spirited cheers of praise and loyalty. During the course of our second year Professor A. P. Gregory held sway as our commander-in-chief, being ably assisted by Professor John L. Mickey as principal. It was at this time that the Normal Training Course was added, together with the Manual Training, Domestic Art and Science and the Commercial departments. It was at this time, we believe, that our heroes, “Gulley and Merce,” were called upon to explain, before the innocent multitude, the mystery of the elements which were so confusing to the atmosphere of the assembly room, but we have nearly forgotten the facts involved. We were progressing rapidly on our ship of state, and this year proved to be an illustrious one in our curriculum. By the mastering of the problems found here, we were enabled to do greater things. We were glad because we were not Freshmen, and • happy because we were nearing the ladder round of the Junior year. Our picnics and class socials will long be remembered, because of the pleasures and benefits derived. We obtained knowledge at these class functions which was not found in books, and which is nearer the realities of lile. The class enrollment was not so large at the beginning of the Sophomore year as our initial enrollment, but we were large enough to make a strong Junior Class, and it can be assuredly said that what we had lost in quantity we had developed in quality. As Juniors our class consisted of some forty-one students, this number having been attained by the addition of members from other classes and of some new material. We were still continuing under the supervision of Professors Gregory and Mickey, as superintendent and principal, respectively, and assisted by the other members of the Faculty. To acquaint ourselves with the princi pies involved in Botany, Cicero, English, Literature and the various other Sciences required a most strenuous effort on our part, but after all a most interesing one. We had come to know how to master the difficulties by application, and the introduction of new ideas and original tact. The subjects having been mastered, however, valuable stores of knowledge was gained, and new imaginative and creative power was developed for our ever resourceful minds. As a class we were very closely organized and as the old B. H. S. had not at this time become filled to its capacity, we were accorded the upper room, No. 3, as significant of our rank in this notable institution of learning. To this place we were due to report daily, and thus an additional means was given us of knowing of whom we were composed and of better acquainting ourselves with our courteous and faithful guardian. Miss Clara Carpenter. It was with some dismay that she looked upon us the first morning of our assembly, when, after having been directed to march out in line, through one particular door, and through a misunderstanding or otherwise, a number of us made our exit by the nearest way; but she found out later, however, that those upon whom she would look with indifference did not prove to be such bad characters in the end. Many were the “bumps” that were to be polished down and many were the hills to climb over the road to glory and on to the goal of victory. But the more difficult the way, the greater was the resistance to be offered, and thus the more faithful were the results produced. We completed the year with the best of results and with eager anticipation locked forward to the year of consequence in our High School training, when we, too, would be Seniors. The Senior-Junior reception will be remembered as a fitting sequel of this year’s close. The affair took place on the B. H. S. campus and was planned and given by the Senior members, preparatory to the Junior-Senior banquet given at the Masonic hall. The banquet was a most elaborate affair and was planned in detail by Junior members and conducted in such a pleasing and entertaining manner as to reflect honor upon all concerned. The occasion was a grand success and will be long remembered. As we enter upon our Senior year we greet Professor R. L. Hamilton as Superintendent of Schools. He comes here from Glen Elder, where he has achieved great prominence as an instructor and promoter of education. Mr. Hamilton is not a new man in this institution, however, as it was here that he matriculated in his High School Course. Mr. Hamilton’s personality has penetrated the heart of the schools, and he has been the source of much encouragement to those who would pursue the way of learning. By his proverbial sayings and readings of Shakespeare and other poets, he is able to suggest high ideals and nobler thoughts at the most propitious times. He has been ably assisted in the High School department by Principal A. R. Loop and the other members of the faculty at the heads of the various other departments. The Senior Class is now composed of thirty-three members, who, for the most part, are the survivors of a class which numbered fifty-one strong upon its entrance in this institution. We were fortunate in having the addition of Miss Elsie Shamburg at the beginning of this term’s work. She comes here from Scottsville and has proven herself to be a very able student and popular with all. The Senior class has also been fortunate in having as one of its distinguished members Monico B. Arrecla, who comes from the Philippine Islands to complete his course of instruction in this country. He has shown himself a very popular member of the class since he joined us in the Sophomore veer He is a very interesting person and can tell some wonderful things about his travels. We are to mourn the loss of one member of the class, however, who was ever of a kind heart and lovable and devoted nature. We call to memory Miss Cecelia Finnigan, who was with us from the Freshman year, but was to remain only to the Senior year. The absence of Cecelia we regret with heartfelt sorrow. It was good to have her with us—but now no more. We will always feel grateful that we had come to know her and shall ever think of her when we call to mind the remembrance of our High School days. We are now voyaging on our ship of state toward the final close of the year, and are endeavoring to complete the work with credit and thereby acquaint ourselves with the problems with which we are to be confronted. It is the intention of the class to render a play upon graduation, and it has long since been our desire to produce this, our Class Annual. We have thought it proper to chronicle the greater events and happenings, which are characteristic of the class, in our class history, and likewise present the same as a memorial to our efforts. By T. E. C. Senior Class Prophecy On my trip around the world in 1930, I stopped at Berlin, Germany, for a short stay. I strolled out to the park and thought I would listen to the music. I was greatly surprised to see one of the B. H. S. graduates. It was Ward Shurtz, the leader of a large band. I was talking with him afterward and was further surprised to find that Lola Bozell was mistress of his household. He told me that Florence McCall and Evea Owen were fruit pickers in California. I went over to England and visited London. While there I went to the Grande theater. Vera Dickson was pianist for the orchestra. The play that night was “Romeo and Juliet.” Lo and behold! who should take the leading parts but Frank Evert and Merle Ewing. Later I was informed that they were married. While here I also met Grace Holbrook. She had turned to politics and was ambassador from the United States to England. She invited me to spend the next evening with her. Naturally our conversation drifted to our school days. She told me that Persis Creitz was a missionary to the cannibals of Africa. Monico Arreola had been elected President of the Philippine Islands, which had at last gained their independence. After a few days, sightseeing, I took a ship for New York. Here one day, while looking over some papers in my hotel, I noticed one in particular. It was the “Priscilla,” edited by Reid Houghton. It consisted of all the latest fashions and fancy work designs. On my second afternoon in the city I went to the horse races. I was grieved when I noticed that Fern Bibler was the starter. I talked with him for a few miutes after the races, and learned, to my great astonishment, that Grace Douglass was his wife. Fern told me that the last he had heard of Earl Mercer was that he was living as an exile in Mexico, because of his disappointment in Grace. The next afternoon I went to the football game. Imagine my surprise when I noticed two of my old classmates in the game! Carl Walker was playing end for the eleven of the New York Academy, while Harold Williams was a haltback for the Yale squad. As I had business at Boston, I left New York the next day. In Boston I visited the seashore one afternoon and there met Thomas Conroy and John Cavanaugh. They were at the head of a large life-saving station. Just as I commenced talking to them a call for help came and I never saw them again, as I left town the next day. My next stop was at St. Louis. While here I attended a large circus and saw a sign something like this: “Mile. Spatz, the Spanish Mermaid, Who Actually Walks, Talks, Eats, Sleeps and Drinks Beneath the Water.” Upon investigation I found it to be my old friend, Flossie. Here I also met two others of my classmates. Alta Reeve was holding the position of fat woman and Sylvia Plake the Gypsy Queen Snake Charmer. At Kansas City, while walking along the street, I saw a large crowd. Being curious, I followed them. They led me to a political meeting. I was handed a program and upon reading found that Elsie Shamburg and Ednah Swartz were rivals for the governorship. The above named parties held a debate that evening. I tell you, those women certainly showed some of their High School training in elocution. After the meeting I took an uptown car, and whom should I meet but Lillie Wiser and Nellie Rogers. They told me they were telephone operators, working for the United Telephone Company. The next afternoon I took a car for Swope Park, and was pleased to meet there another of my classmates, Sherman Swift, who was conducting a swimming pool. Sherman told me that he learned to swim so well during that 11:20 period at B. H. S. that he just couldn’t keep away from the water. He took me home to dine with him that evening. His wife, was none other than Georgia Rowe. Let me say here that Georgia certainly knew how to cook. I visited a few days and then started for Beloit. As the conductor called for my ticket, I recognized another of my classmates, Olin Walker. We visited and talked over old times most of the way there. As I walked along the streets of Beloit I noticed a sign, which read: “Maynard’s Food Tablet Establishment.” It seems that Loyd had entered the field of invention, and through the knowledge gained in Physics class, originated a form of tablet which, when taken three times daily, answered the purpose of one’s meals. Next door was the “House” of manicuring and hair dressing. It seems that Ethel McKeeman had married a famous barber and was running this “House” in connection with the barber shop. In my conversation with Ethel, I inquired as to the whereabouts of the remaining members of the Class. I was informed that Parthene Jermark was bookkeeper for “James” Implement Company; Helen Swartz had listened to the call of the soil and was the wife of a prosperous farmer north of Beloit; Myrtle Tarvin, like her former crony, Elsie, had become involved in politics and held the illustrious position of judge of the police court. H. A. W., ’13, V NAME. MONICO ARREOLA FERN BIBLER LOLA BOZELL JOHN CAVANAUGH TOM CONROY PERSIS CREITZ GRACE DOUGLASS VERA DICKSON MERLE EWING FRANK EVERT GRACE HOLBROOK REID HOUGHTON PARTHENE JERRI ARK LOYD MAYNARD EARL MERCER FLORENCE McCALL ETHEL McKEEMAN EVEA OWEN SYLVIA PLAKE NELLIE ROGERS GEORGIA ROWE ALTA REEVE FLOSSIE SPATZ WARD SHURTZ ELSIE SHAMBURG EDNAH SWARTZ HELEN SWARTZ SHERMAN SWIFT MYRTLE TARVIN CARL WALKER OLIN WALKER HAROLD WILLIAMS LILLIE WISER I_________________ AGE. Nobody knows. Young for his age. She’s not putting anything out. Uncertain. Over sixteen. We know not. Old enough. Rather young. Don’t want it known. All Right. Not known. Always the same. Ask her. Hard to guess. Not according to his size. Sweet sixteen. Haven’t an idea. Doesn’t affect her beauty. Don’t care. Unaccountable. Daily younger. Won’t tell. Old enough to have a case. Indefinite. Infantile. Young enough to have sweet hopes. Unknown. Old enough to vote , we believe. Not very old. Mystery to us. We know not, oh. we know not. Just rite. Very young. FAVORITE OCCUPATION. Designing. Carrying books. Getting called down. Reciting. Talking. Studying. Fussing. Entertaining Ike. Going down town. Reciting history. Tending to her own business. Talking to the teachers. Fixing her hair. To be obliging. Taking long walks. Forgetting something Looking for a house. Having dates. Studying geometry in history class. Causing excitement. Scrapping the Faculty. Getting on good side of certain boy. Coming to and going from school. Everything. Reciting physics. Studying history. Having as many dates as possible. Studying the dictionary. Studying in room 7 after 3 :30. Discussing Latin (?) with teacher. Throwing chalk. Sitting on H. S. wall. Learning poems for reading. PROMINENT CHARACTERISTIC. Smile. Bashfulness. Wit. Knowledge. importance. Blonde hair. Height. Walk. ♦ . Hair. Sarc asm. Frown. Blushing. Size. Noisiness. Taking life easy. Getting excited. Beauty. Love for making up back wor'c Being late. Looking pleasant. “I’m so mad.’’ Hurrying. Complexion. Being musical. P'aithfulness. Dimple. Neatness. Loving eyes. Admiration of rings. Bluffing. Saying I don’t know” in history class Great, great knowledge. Quietness. AMBITION. To talk to the girls. To be a poet. To sit on the front seat. To be president of United States. 'Io be an orator. To teach school. To change her name. Smile as much as possible. To learn to whistle. To get through. To raise physics grade. To be a ladies’ man. To settle up a home, sweet home. To be unobtrusive. To be a big man. To be an old maid ? She doesn't tell. To be overtaken by an undertaker. To diminish her weight. To be ladylike. To pass the state ex. To be a stenographer. To be sweet. i To be a great actor. To go to K. U. To have her own way. To become famous. To be noticed. To be an opera singer. Just to graduate. To have a date. Ask Mary. To be a teacher in B. H. S. F. M., P. J., V. D.— 13. Senior Class Play “The Colonel’s Maid” The Senior play this year will be, ‘ The Colonel’s Maid.” It is a bright, entertaining comedy from beginning to end. Two Southern colonels, Colonel Rudd and Colonel Byrd, are mortally antagonistic to each other; but the daughter and son are not so antagonistic as their respective fathers. Marjorie, daughter of Colonel Byrd, takes the position of maid in her sweetheart’s home in order to win the affections of Colonel Rudd. From this, humorous situations arise-She walks right into his heart, and in the denouement all obstacles are overcome and Marjorie and Bob wed. Two other weddings bring the play to a close. Ching ah Ling, the Chinese cook, a bit impertinent, is by far the most important individual in the cast. He is the life and wit of the play. Splendid talent of some experience take the following parts: Colonel Robert Rudd Colonel Richard Byrd Marjorie Byrd Bob Rudd Mrs. J. John Carroll Julia Carroll Ned Graydon Mr. James Baskom Ching ah Ling Earl Mercer Reid Houghton Georgia Rowe Harold Williams Grace Douglass Florence McCall Sherman Swift Tom Conroy Ward Shurtz Lecture Course Our Lecture Course this year was carried on under difficulties. To begin with, we could not decide whether to have a Course or not, since there had been so much trouble over the two or three Courses just previous to ours, and as our record shows that we have always been a peace-loving class, we wished to avoid trouble. But after much controversy we decided to have a Course, and so elected Harold Williams as class representative. Since our new Superintendent was the representative of the School Board and was yet at Glen Elder, it was quite hard for the representatives of the school and the agents of the lyceum bureaus to get together. We kept at it, however, and shortly after the close of school a Course was decided upon. But our troubles had not ended yet. Three of the five numbers we had selected were to appear at the Beloit Chautauqua. We did not wish to repeat these numbers so soon, and so we then selected the Course which was presented this year. The first number was a lecture by the Hon. George D. Alden of Boston. He gave his very popular lecture, “The Needs of the Hour,” in a very satisfactory manner. He was pronounced by many to be “the best they ever heard.” The second number was the Aida Quartette. This is a ladies’ quartette of four of the best artists on the lyceum circuit. They have with them Mr. E. Pol Plancon, a baritone soloist of high class. They gave us a delightful program, consisting of vocal and instrumental solos and instrumental quartettes. We wish that they may some time have a return date. Our third number was a lecture by Dr. William A. Colledge. By a vote of the audience he gave his lecture, “Second Fiddles.” His lecture called forth as much enthusiasm as did the lecture of Judge Alden. The next number was the Weatherwax Brothers’ Male Quartette. This is an instrumental and vocal quartette of rare ability. They also gave solos and readings. Their entire program was “simply fine.” The last number was the Evelyn Bargelt Concert Company, with Evelyn Bargelt as cartoonist. This is an excellent company, and its program was liked very much by the audience. We had some trouble in seating the people, due to the new method of reserving, and to the fact that the ushers were new to the business, yet as a whole we believe that our patrons were very well satisfied with this system of reserving seats. The financial part of the Course was not as much of a success as had been the Courses just previous, but we believe and hope that with Professor Hamilton here to start things right and “get things going” early, the Courses in the future will be as successful or more so than the Course presented by the School Board and the Class of T3, which many patrons have said was the best Course ever offered by B. H. S. H. A. W„ B. H. S., ’13. THE PRESENT SENIOR CLASS AS SIXTH GRADERS JUNIOR CLASS Junior Class Officers President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Colors, Green and White Flower, Crimson Carnation Grace Thierolf John Lievan Wilma DeLand Motto, “Labor omnia vincit Junior Class History We write not of a class of individuals, entirely isolated from their associates by their singularity, neither do we write of a bunch of ignorant yokels; we set down merely the facts in the life of a class. First of all, so we were told, we must organize. That meant, of course, a president, vice president, or two, a secretary-treasurer and various members. Someone had a bright idea, and nominated John Lievan. Here he just fitted, as he was too modest to be a brilliant student. Vice-presidents were easy—John was never absent. All a secretary needs is enough patience to decipher his own hieroglyphics extemporaneously; and enough perseverance to remain awake during the class meetings. The secretary was that demure maiden, Henri Young. The class retained these officers until our Junior year, when we chose a whole new corps of officials (for reference see the list of class officers). The treasury duties devolved upon our honored president. He must have been very extravagant, or else the class must have been, for when money was solicited it was never heard of afterward. The members were of indifferent natures, sometimes starting a rough house in the meetings, or all politely remaining dormant throughout the whole proceedings. Thus we organized. As Freshmen we were entrusted to the tender mercies of Mr. Mickey, who brought us through that trying period very well, indeed. Some of us probed the mysteries of Latin, wherein we learned how Romulus obtruncated his brother by bouncing a rock on his head in a most unbrotherly manner. These things having been done, he proceeded to build a wall around his city, which city was “non est.” Others entered the realm of Mr. Swift and discovered that a hammer, besides being the comparative of “ham,” is useful in fixing nails in boards and removing the nails from one’s fingers. Still others learned to play a tune on a typewriter in preparation to playing classical music on a cash register. We also had a print shop—but enough said. In the Domestic Science class, by which our cohorts were still further divided, some did very well, if it was intended to make foul the air by the luscious odor of onions. Why deal with that most insignificant period? Why waste time and space on a thine so at a loss for prestige in comparison with the following years? Why, indeed? Because this period was the foundation of our life in the realm of knowledge. Let us omit the “events of the second year. But in passing let us say that it was the end of inattention, and, may we say, the incipiency of crime; and the beginning of a new epoch of learning and quietude—but we write not cf the Faculty'. At the present writing we, the class, are Juniors. By that we mean not an exceptional assembly of incarnate intellects, but only a natural class. We, like our predecess ors, and our possible followers in that line, have our idiosyncrasies, but nevertheless we are here, waiting patiently for the Goddess of Chance to will that we enter the promised land of Seniority, whence we may look back on our past and say -------------, but let the dead paSt bury itself in the oblivion of forgetfulness. By R. S. Sophomore SOPHOMORE CLASS Sophomore Class Officers President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Vail McDonald Edward Petterson Nila Van Pelt Colors, Pink and Green Flower, White Rose Motto, “We Build the Ladder by which We Climb Yell—“Rip, Rop, Flip, Flop, Zip, Boom, Zeen, Sophomores, Sophomores, Nineteen Thirteen. Sophomore Class Directory 111110. How Known. Usually Found. Alsop, Gertrude, As “Pickles.” In the parlor with Prank. Biddinger. Genevia. As “Biddy.” With a Freshman. Bohning, Bertha, By her great imagination. Reading. Cochran, Lucy, By her various customs. On east stairs. Darrow, Mary, By her brilliant recitations. Washing dishes. Elder, Opal. By knowledge of agriculture. On the farm. Ebey, Dorthy, As “some cook.” With “Ich.” Flowers, Lorld, As “Tubby.” At home with mother. Harbaugh, Eulalie, By her dancing. At the piano. Hansen, Juliette, By her curls. In front of the mirror. Lewis, Bertha, As “B.” Sweeping floors. Lindenmire, Bessie, As “Linde.” Combing her hair. Logan, Arleafa, By her exaggerations. In a top buggy. Logan, Verna, By her expression. Jumping rope. Morrell, Martha, By her seriousness. With her books. Owens, Dora, As “Brownie.” Giving advice. Owens, Ruth, By her ribbons. Asking questions. Petterson, Esther, No one like her. Reviewing M. M. history. Spatz, Mildred, By her simplicity. Reading Latin. Simpson, Lydia, By her ties. Flying kites. Stover, Catherine, By her dry jokes. Dreaming. VanPelt, Ida, By her sarcasm. Building air castles. Van Pelt, Nila, By her dad. Makin’ eyes. Vonderheide, Agnes, By her irresistible laugh. Making blunders. Wilson, Nellie, By those letters. Trimming hats. Wilson, Josephine, As “Jo.” With “Bozzy.” W'allis, Iva, By her flirtations. Sitting on porch. Sophomore Class Directory Name. Usually Found. How known. Alsop, Dick, With Georgia. By his socks. Brown, Howard, Studying English. By brilliant ideas. Conroy, John, At the creamery. As “Pat.” Casterline, Victor, At Lloyd’s. By his face. Caughey, William, With Dorothy. By his grace. Draher, Leland, At home. By his “specs.” Denman, Glen, At church. By hen-pecked expression. Foster, Harry, At Owens’. ; By his cartoons. Gill, Walter, Rating. By his hair. Griffith, McKinley, Asleep. By his feet. Hargis, Charles, Strolling by himself. By his blushes. Luman, Edmondson, In his study room. As “Lumy.” Miller, Roy, On the street. By his walk. McDonald, Vail, With a girl. As an actor. Philbrick, Theodore, Playing ball. By his “giggles.” Petterson, Edward, Studying. By his modesty. Simpson, Elmer, Strolling with Flossie. As a singer. Thiessen, Carl, Hangin’ around. By his deep voice. Vetter, Reuben, Taking in sights. As “Tuts.” Young, George, Admiring himself. By his silence. Young, Willis, Coming in late. By his smiles. Our Senior Class There are some things which are unique About our Senior Class, so meek; Each is, if you take time to see, The “brightest” in his family. Our Senior Class is very smart And always has been from its start; For in the Eighth Grade this same class Did every one make grades and pass. When we were Freshmen, we did fair At building castles in the air. Also as Sophomores we did well, ► And made some grades we would not tell. When we were Juniors, bright and gay, We got our “lessons” every day. And now we’re Seniors, tall and grave— Don’t you think that we’ve been brave? Our Senior class is great and grand, For we are “It” and “It” first hand. Musicians, poets, authors fair. And busy students, all are there. When you shall read this wit-filled lore, Our Senior class will be no more. Now don’t you think we should be classed The brightest from our High School “passed?’ FRESHMAN CLASS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Freshman Class Officers Kenneth Keys Vance Prewett Claude Nelson Marie Haines Colors, Silver and Pink Flower, Pink Rose Motto: “Excelsior.” The Freshman Class The enrollment of the Freshman class of 1912-T3, numbering 106, is the largest ever known in the history of the Beloit High School. At present the number belonging is ninety, showing that the attendance for the year has been excellent. Only fifty of our class were graduated from the Beloit grammar school last year, the remaining number coming from various schools in this and surrounding counties. Early in the year we, as Freshmen, exhibited much enthusiasm in our first class meeting, where we elected Kenneth Keys as president; Claude Nelson as secretary, and Marie Haines as treasurer. The motto, “Excelsior,” and the class colors, pink and silver, used by the last year’s eighth grade class, were unanimously re-adopted. However, the pink rose was chosen instead of the pink carnation as the class flower. We feel that as a class we have entered into the general school life with some credit. We have three members who are important musicians in the High School orchestra, and several of our boys are counted among the best players on the football and baseball teams. Owing to the fact that we started out at the first of the year with the determinaion to succeed in school work, we have given our attention but little to social functions. Our aim for the entire year has been to work before play, knowing that by the time we become Seniors we will have ample opportunity for good times together. Our one social event for the year, the annual picnic, was given on the afternoon of April 29 at Wood’s grove. Besides the regular yells and songs of picnickers, a few exciting incidents occurred on the way out. One of the chaperons, in carrying out his important trust, fell into a dish of salad, totally destroying that part of the lunch. A Freshman girl was gallantly rescued by the said same chaperon from a dangerous fall off the wagon. After an excellent supper and the playing of old-fashioned games, the class joyfully returned. Since our first year in the Beloit High School has been so pleasant and successful, we look forward to happier times and higher achievements when we become Sophomores. The Beloit High School provides for a practical education. Besides the regular college preparatory course, there are the normal training course, manual training course, domestic science and domestic art courses and the commercial course. The college preparatory course is the classical course and, as the name implies, prepares its graduates to enter the freshman class in any of our best colleges and universities. The normal training course prepares its graduates to teach school and leads to a state normal training certificate, which may be renewed for life. Students in this course are taught psychology, school methods and management and reviews in the elementary branches, along with the regular High School subjects. The student in this course is made acquainted with opinions, up to date methods and experiences of the best educators, and is really fitted for teaching. The domestic science and domestic art course is one that fits young women for their real duties of life. They are taught to cook—to get a wholesome and digestible meal—to can and preserve fruit. They are also given practical lessons in proper serving. In the domestic art course, the girls are taught to patch and to darn, as well as to draft, cut out and make all kinds of garments. The commercail course offers two years of typewriting and two years of stenography; as well as business foundation subjects, such as penmanship, spelling and business English, commercial arithmetic and commercial geography and practical bookkeeping. Printing is open to all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, and the work of this department is of good practical value. These classes print all report cards, report blanks and school stationery. The course in agriculture is made strong, and those who take this course get a good understanding of the best methods in farming and stock raising. © ENTERTAINED AT COMMERCIAL HOUSE. In the closing days of the years 1912-’13, the Senior class of B. H. S. finds many honors bestowed upon its members. One of the nicest of social functions at which the class has been entertained was the 8:30 o’clock dinner given by Mrs. Clara Kinkade to the Seniors and faculty, in honor of Reid Houghton, one of the Seniors who has lor some time assisted Mrs. Kinkade in her culinary and hotel work. The dining hall was artistically decorated with orange and black, and High School pennants, while the color scheme carried out on the tables was crimson and white, the class colors. When supper was announced the guests found their places at the beautifully decorated tables, made brilliant with numerous lighted candles and carnations. Following the saying of grace by Rev. F. L. Benedict, a bountiful three-course dinner was served by Mrs. Kinkade and her assistants, during which a Victrola furnished music. After the guests had partaken of the repast. Rev. F. L. Benedict as toastmaster, called on Harold Williams, Earl Mercer, Reid Houghton, Mrs. Kinkade, Mr. McCluggage, Mr. Swift, Mr. Loop, Mrs. Loop, Miss McHendry, Miss Harlan and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Houghton, several of whom declared it to be a surprise to them. Nevertheless, there was much wit and good humor. After the giving of the old familiar “Razzle Dazzle” yell, so dear to the students of B. H. S., the guests departed for their homes, expressing their appreciation to the hospitable hostess forthe pleasant evening afforded them. §-§-§ A VALENTINE PARTY. On the evening of February 12, the Misses Viva Noah and Grace Thierolf entertained a number of their friends at a Valentine party at the home of the former. The house was tastily decorated in hearts and Cupids. When the guests had assembled each was given a heart, by means of which partners were found. Each gentleman was then asked to write a proposal to his partner, in which every word must begin with some letter in the word “Valentine.” The ladies, upon receiving these ardent proposals, gave in the same manner their acceptances or refusals, as the case might be. Each guest was then requested to make an image of his “Heart’s desire” with the following implements: A red heart, a toothpick and a stick of gum. Other entertainments suitable to the occasion were provided, and an excellent two-course luncheon was served. A FAREWELL PARTY. The D. Y. B. boys entertained their lady friends at a St. Patrick’s party in honor of Fred Dodge, one of their number, who was leaving their midst for his newr home in Topeka. Progressive Roodles proved to be ample entertainment for the evening. The color scheme, green and white, was ingeniously carried out in the refreshments. The guests departed at a late hour, expressing their regret at losing Fred, and wishing him much joy in his new home. §-§-§ A SWELL BANQUET. One of the swellest banquets to which a Senior class of Beloit High School has ever been treated, was that given by the Junior class to the 1912 graduates at the Masonic hall, served by the ladies of the Eastern Star. It was following the commencement exercises at the opera house that the guests assembled in the spacious hall, made beautiful by the lighted candles and carnations, while a Grand Victrola furnished the music. Earl Mercer presided as toastmaster. June Ebey gave an original poem, a toast to the Juniors. Harold Williams responded with a well chosen toast, and was followed by Professor Mickey frcm the Faculty. This pleasant event tended to show the bond of friendship which has been cemented between the Jun.ors and Seniors of 1912. §-§-§ ENTERTAINED JUNIORS. On May 10 the Seniors of T2 gave the annual reception to the Juniors. The campus was brilliantly decorated with electric lights, High School colors and class colors, while a large booth of lilacs was erected at the flag pole, where punch and wafers were served throughout the evening. Ice cream and cake were served as refreshments. It was a very pleasant event and manifested the spirit of good fellowship which existed between the classes. MON ICO ARREOLA ENTERTAINS. Among the many happy reminiscenses which the Senior class of 1913 will enjoy to recall in future years, is the party given on the evening of April 11 by Monico Arreola, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Lutz. The short reception during the first part of the evening was greatly enjoyed by all. Just at a time when some of the Senior boys were growing really eloquent upon the subject of spring styles, Mrs. Lutz announced that the guests should at once prepare for a short trip through Europe. The tourists were about ready to make their departure, when it was suddenly discovered that two members of the party had failed to make their appearance. The ship had already begun to rock and move slowly out of the harbor, when, much to the joy of the Seniors, the delayed members came smilingly on deck. Our most competent and entertaining guides, and Mrs. W. T. Lutz, conducted the guests through some of the great cities of Russia, taking pleasure to show them the rare and costly architecture, both of modern and of ancient fame. After having enjoyed the grand music in the cathedrals, the beauty of the gardens and many historic relics of the past, the party was taken into Norway, under the leadership of Mr. F. A. Lutz, who proved to be a most instructive and witty guide. Later in the evening, as the guests were returning home, they were invited to locate the place from which distant strains of music seemed to come. The happy Seniors finally found themselves in a garden room, beautifully decorated with cedar and pine cones, where they were served to delicious refreshments by the boys of the class. At 11 o’clock the ship arrived in the harbor and the guests, greatly delighted with the trip and entertainment, bade good night to their charming host. §-§-§ MISS HARLAN’S “KID PARTY.” Backward, turn backward, oh, Time, in your flight; Make me a child again, just for tonight,” thought the lady teachers and Faculty wives, as they were almost magically transformed into a troop of noisy, happy girls up at Miss Harlan’s Christmas party, last December. Great pains had been taken by the hostess to make her guests forget for a few hours the flight of time-, gray hairs, wrinkles and worries. A brilliantly lighted Christmas tree, on which was hung a present for each little girl, stood in the parlor of the Golliday home. The house was appropriately decorated with holiday bells and sparkling hangings. A shout of joy was heard when as real a Santa Claus as there is in the world appeared upon the scene, carrying a huge pack. After the presents were distributed, the rest of the evening was spent in little girls’ games, quarrels and reconciliations. At 10 o’clock Father Time raised his wand and slowly corrected the figures in his register. Immediately tucks were ripped out, ribbons were untied, and in a very short time the dignified teachers went out into the bracing night air, just three hours older than they were when they came; but several years younger in thought and feeling as a result of their short visit into the child-land of the past. §-§-§ SENIOR CLASS PICNIC. The Seniors decided it would be impossible to attempt to graduate without having a farewell picnic. The date was first set for April 10, but fate seemed to say “No” by sending a very unpleasant day. April 18 was then chosen, and a better day could not have been ordered. A very merry crowd, consisting of Seniors and Faculty, noisily wended its way through town in the hayracks that had been provided by the boys to Wood’s grove. All entertained themselves by exploring the woods, taking kodak pictures and toasting marshmallows, until supper was ready. The girls furnished the refreshments, making ample provision for the appetites, even if they were all like Earl’s. There were no serious accidents, excepting that the shoes of a certain member of the Faculty were so heavy that the hayrack was broken, and another member of the Faculty was half drowned by having a pail of water thrown on her, while a Senior girl, a prospective teacher, in trying to ride one of the horses, caused the animal to move so quickly that she hurriedly made a “slide for life.” After supper the crowd all left the grove and went up on the hill, where many games were played. When this form of amusement became tiresome, the Ladies’ Quartette entertained the company for awhile. This music was so thrilling that soon everyone except Mr. McCluggage, was singing, and the air rang with school songs and yells. Shortly after 9 o’clock the happy bunch started home, reaching town before 10. The Seniors will always remember this picnic as one of their happiest times together. §-§-§ SOPHOMORE GATHERING. After much discussion and argument among the members of the Sophomore class, who were anxious to part with some of their extra change, it was finally decided to give some sort of a class party. According to the previous arrangements, the class assembled on the High School campus on the evening of Tuesday, April 15, 1913. The moonlight afforded ample light for illuminating the grounds and preventing some of the members from losing themselves. Professor A. R. Loop and Miss Maude L. Harlan, appointed previously as chaperons, were on hand to see that no mischief was caused by the more obstreperous ones of the bunch. Various games were tried out, but it was soon found that the one of “Flying Dutchman” appealed most to their likings, and most especially to the two rejuvenated teachers. At a late hour the boys, who were solely in charge of this part of the evening’s procedure, handed around the picnic refreshments. The class will hold its annual picnic at some later date, presumably during the first week in May. DIAMONDS. When times are dull and uneventful, strange means are oft employed to wake our friends from the lonesome calm of drear monotony. In planning a way to arouse the quiet, peaceful lives of other members of the McCluggage Club, a loyal, willing worker pictured in fancy a most amusing and interesting incident. As it was thought that a diamond ring would move the curiosity of all, a flashing imitation diamond was procured, at the cost of a few cents, from a shop down town. Undoubtedly this bit of jewelry, when worn by our Domestic Science teacher, would stir the interest of even the reserved president and cautious secretary. As one by one the loitering teachers assembled for an evening of work, little did they suspect that a plot whereby their eyes would be opened with wonder was being planned. Soon, however, the member whose wit and good humor seemed bubbling over on this occasion, began a flowery and impressive speech concerning the new ring and its significance. Just as it had been intended, all were moved to exclamations of surprise and pleasure, and all beamed with admiration. The stupidity of the crowd was highly amusing to the speaker, and she joyously talked on until the very success of the plot seemed to lose its flavor. When the kind-hearted member was moved almost to pity, she began giving broad hints that the affair was only a farce, and that, after all, the ring was of such kind that it needed very frequent polishing to retain its beauty. During these remarks, she laughingly glanced at the ring, and finally noticed that a change had been made—another ring, set with a large, beautiful diamond, had been substituted for the ring she had seen before. Then followed the real surprise of the evening. Others were at last given an opportunity to talk, and nothing more was said of wearing rings or polishing diamonds. The conversation w as suddenly changed to a discussion of the latest designs for embroidering and crocheting. SENIOR “SPREAD.” The Senior class of T3 decided to have their annual Senior picnic in the fall of 19i. instead of the next spring, because Seniors are always somewhat rushed in the spring All plans and preparations were made, but when the day arrived it was far from ideal for an out of door picnic, so it was decided that they have an indoor “spread.” Parthene Jermark kindly opened her home for the affair, and the majority of the class assembled there about 6:30 o’clock. Those who failed to come will never know what they missed. Miss Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton and Max L. were the chaperons, Max L. and the kittens furnishing ample entertainment. §-§-§ FRESHMAN PICNIC. Three wagons being secured, we started, with the majority of the class, on our trip to Woods’ grove, thus picking out the greenest place we could find. We chose a rather windy and also dusty day, but in this case it made little difference. The supper was composed of all kinds of good and wholesome “eats,” and we all did it full justice. Miss Araminta Carhill, the boss, with her big straw hat was quite a contrast to the description of the principal character in the “Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Miss Pett and Miss Harlan accompanied us out, but when we were ready to leave we thought we had lost them both. However, after a diligent search, we found Miss Pett sitting on the corner of the hayrack in her own mild way. It was heard that a buggy and horse strayed into the vicinity, so I guess Miss Harlan got home all right, and upon calling the roll, we found that Miss Foshay was still with us, having as good a time as the rest of the little girls. Aside from all foolishness, we had a very enjoyable time, plenty to eat, river water to drink and dust to spoil our complexions. We played various games and sang songs from Woods’ grove to home, sweet, home, just arriving home about 9:30 o’clock. Elgy on Back Seat My fun is o’er, My meanness past; I have to stop My play at last. My books are changed, My seat is gone. I took my books And so moved on. My friends are gone— Been moved away, And them I’ll leave Alone they say. I have new friends All ’round me here. They are so dull, And, oh! so drear. And now in school I must behave, And to my books Be one old slave. D. P. i p TEW °t THE INCIDENTS ALONG THt WAY THIRD YEAR. f TLW°f THE CONTESTANTS. Fourth few. ST v B. H. S. BAND B. H. S. Band Never before in the history of B. H. S. have we ever had a High School band until the present year. There has been good material in former years, but no one took it into their hands to organize a band. This year the success of the band is due to Ward Shurtz, together with the good support of the members, which he has so far received. At the beginning of the year all the boys interested in the organization of a band, met and elected officers. Music was ordered and arrangements made to maintain the band throughout the entire year. After hard practicing, the boys made their first appearance in public at the Beloit-Glasco football game, and from that time on they have appeared in public quite often. The band has proven a good thing for the school, and it is hoped that the boys will get together next year. We hope that someone will take it up and push it along, as the present leader “Shurtzie ’’will not be back next year. OFFICERS. Ward Shurtz, director. Professor R. T. McCluggage, Manager. Lee McDonald, Secretary-Treasurer. Members. Forrest Gilbert, Leland Draher, Lee McDonald, Tom Conroy, Leonard Brumage, R. T. McCluggage, Loren Brewer, Ward Shurtz, Gail Wilson, Russell Robinson, Kenneth Baird, Eldridge Gaston. B. H S. ORCHESTRA B. H. S. Orchestra Since the early days of the school we have had an orchestra nearly every year. This year the orchestra is composed of ten musicians, and has been working hard on some standard and operatic selections. They are mastering the selections in excellent shape, which is due to the direction of Mabel Tarvin. Although they have not appeared in public, yet many lovers of music are inclined to go to their practices and listen to the music. The orchestra 'will furnish music for the baccalaureate exercises and also at the High School and Eighth Grade commencements. MEMBERS, Violins. , Kenneth Keys Gertrude Gladow, Alta Reeve, f Robert Severance, %_ t Clarinet Loren Brewer. Elute. Mabel Tarvin. Cornet Ward Shurtz. Trombone. Lee McDonald. Drum and Traps. Gail Wilson. Piano. Vera Dickson. I B. H. S. FOOT BALL TEAM B. H. S. Foot Ball Can a High School reach its highest degree of usefulness without maintaining some form of athletics? Life is first physical and then mental. The development of the physical powers is the first question or problem that confronts the teacher. Without solving this problem, his efforts are futile and barren of results. The experience of nearly all teachers in the grades concerning physical and mental activity is this: The boy or girl who participates freely and actively in all school exercises on the playground is the boy or girl who does the best work in his or her class. There is scarcely an exception to this statement, and this is true of all school work, in the High School and University, as well as in the grades. For this reason we think that athletics and outdoor sports should be encouraged in the schools, and all the students be induced to participate in them. The team of 1912 was merely an average team, compared with those of the past for weight, but possessed a confidence in itself which has always been lacking heretofore. The work of the team was marked by its lack of discord among the players, and by its working together like a well oiled machine. This characteristic made it possible for the team to play a strong offensive game. The complicated system of plays which were used made this quality absolutely necessary. The famous “Minnesota shift” especially required loyal team work. This play is one that will long be remembered by the followers of football in Beloit as well as by our neighbors. One essential difference in the team of 1912 from those of the immediate past was the difference in training. Every man on the squad was at the highest point of efficiency throughout the entire season. With the same characteristic predominant, and with the same squad intact, with the exception of a few, it is not unreasonable to say that we expect to see even a better brand of football played by the team representing the B. H. S. in 1913 than was exhibited by the never to be forgotten team of 1912. Beloit was unable to secure but five games, two of which were played at home and the others were contested in neighboring towns. Of these five, three were won by Beloit and two were tied. The scores of the games were as follows: Beloit 14, Glasco 14. Beloit 28, Simpson 0. Beloit 54, Glasco 0. Beloit 6, Jewell 6. Beloit 13, Delphos 6. Total score of B. H. S., 115; opponents, 26. The players this year were: Ends, Rouen, Lievan, Petterson; tackles, Mercer, Caughey, Williams; guards, Philbrick, N'elson, Walker, Conroy; center, Evert, Sorgatz; quarterback, James; halfbacks, Brumage, Grisell, Burke; fullbacks, Wiliams, Mercer. Captain, Earl Mercer; manager, R. L. Hamilton. E. M. B. H. S. BASE BALL TEAM Book Lovers Library 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 29. 28. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Arms and the Woman..................................Sherman Swift, Opal Elder Beautiful Maiden.................................................Miss Foshay Climbers............................................ Persis Creitz, Tom Conroy Comrades..........................................Mary Moss, Harold Williams Cupid’s Understudy.....................................................Parthene Jermark Engaged................................................................ Harlan Fighting Chance..................................................Frank Evert Fatty............................................................Miss Carhill Fool Errant......................................................Carl Walker Goose Girl.................................................................Alta Reeve Grafters............................................Grace Douglass, Earl Mercer Hair Tonic...........................................................A. R. Loop Happy Hooligan...................................................... E. Swift Heart’s Desire..................................Elsie Shamburg, Monico Arreola Happy Pair..........................................Grace Thierolf, Ward Shurtz Heart Throbs...............................................................Pern Bibler Hungry Heart...............................................................Miss Pett Lady’s Man.......................................................Reid Houghton Little Fusser...........................................................Georgia Rowe Maidens ................................Grace H., Nellie R., Myrtle T., Lillie W. Mashers............................ ............Merle Ewing, Ethel McKeeman Mates..............................................Flossie Spatz, Elmer Simpson Musical Cupid..............................................................Vera Dickson Mutt and Jeff........................................Misses Carpenter, McHendry Old Friend.......................................................R. L. Hamilton Pals..............................................Olin Walker, Loyd Maynard Sporty Suffragettes.................................Lola Bozell, Ednah Swartz Sweet Sixteen............................................................Sylvia Plake Slim Princess..............................................................Miss McHendry Teacher’s Lover............................................... T. McCiuggage The Acrobats......................................Florence McCall, Evea Owen The Conqueror.................................................John Cavanaugh The Pupil and Farnjer...........................Helen Swartz, Clifford Simpson The Skyscraper.............................................................Miss Carpenter Young Princess.............................................................Miss Tarvin O P P R E S S I O Mr. McC.—“What is the Cumberland Gap?” Monico—“What is a gap?” Mr. McC.—“It is a place between the mountains, so that people can go through and do not have to climb over them—now do you know what a gap is?” Monico—“Then it is a hole, eh?” §-§-§ Mr. McC.—“What does Pascua de flores mean?” Sherman (guessing)—“Pasbver of flowers.” §-§-§ Miss McHendry—“What is a pendulum?” Loyd—“A body which moves in a curvlinear line.” Miss McHendry—“According to that, a man riding a bicycle around in a circle would be a pendulum.” §-§-§ Ethel had a little rat, She put it in her hair; And everywhere that Ethel went, It peeked out, here and there. §-§-§ Mr. McCluggage (in history class)—“He sailed down the Atlantic.” Vera—“Did he come by water?” §-§-§ Teacher—.“Now, George, there you are, in mischief again. Aren’t you ashamed of yourself? You aren’t fit to associate with respectable people—come up here and sit by me.” [AtP T'0 f. Little Willie Rose Sat on a tack; Little Willie Rose. Mr. Loop—“Why does lightning not strike twice m the same place ?’ Freshie—“Huh, hum! It never needs to.” §-§-§ “Johnny,” said his mother, who had been examining his grade in deportment, I am going to have your father whip you when he comes home tonight.” “Please, don’t, mamma,” replied Johnny, penitently; “Paw is alius so tired when he comes home.” Mr. McCluggage—“Who was De Soto?” Parthene—“He was a Spanish explorer. He explored and discovered the Mississippi river. He died and was buried.” A Freshman, translating “Haec in Gallia est importan-tus,” made it “Hike into Gaul; it’s important.” §-5-5 Partliene (to W. S.)—“Jesse said I would look pretty if I combed my hair.” §-§-§ Vera—“Give me a rubber.” Shurtzie—“I’m not made of rubber.” Question—Should old acquaintances be forgotten? Answer—Not if they have money. §-§-§ Freshman—“I thought you took algebra last term.” Soph.—“I did, but the faculty encored me.” Senior—“Absence makes the marks grow rounder.” Old Man—“You can’t sit up with my daughter after 11 o’clock.” Young Man—“Would you mind telling her that, sir? I have been trying to get home early nights for the last six months.” S-5-5 At ohe of the teachers’ meetings the teachers smelled a strong odor of burning rubber. Miss Harlan made the following remark: “Mr. Loop, take your neck off the radiator.” §-§-§ Vera (in reviews)—“I dont know how to recite on that.” Mr. Hamilton—“Just recite orally—that will be sufficient.” §-§-§ The Mississippi has a head, (At least that’s what they say) But what’s the use of its head, if its mouth Is a thousand miles away?” §-§-§ Miss G.—“Why didn’t you speak louder?” Pupil—“A soft answer turneth away wrath.” , It seems that several band boys always get sick on practice nights. I would advise that they purchase and keep on hand a bottle of Date Oil. It is highly recommended. §-§-§ Miss McHendry, coming into the physics room and seeing her desk all out of order, quoted the following from the Senior play: “My gollee, what a messee!” §-§-§ He—“Do you approve of dancing?” She—“No.” He—“Why not?” She—“Why, it’s mere hugging, set to music.” He—“Well, what is there about that you don’t like?” She—“The music.” §-§-§ Pat—“I say, lend me a dollar for a week, old man.” Mike—“All right, but who’s the weak old man?” §-§-§ Mr. McCluggage (in General Science class)—“What .s energy?” Ernest—“Energy is education.” S.—“Frank’s a deep thinker.” Teacher—“I guess so; none of his ideas ever get to the surface.” §-§-§ Teacher—“A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answer.” Pupil—“I wonder if that is why so many of us flunk?” §-§-§ Miss Foshay (in Caesar class)—“Why was Caesar romantic?” Pupil—“Because every time he came to a stream lie-proposed to Bridge-it.” Mr. McCluggage (in history class)—“What was the lest colony?” Skinney—“They couldn’t find it.” Of all the joys That fall to boys, It is the one of eating. But the knowing how Is the problem now That the Senior boys are meeting. §-§-§ Nellie Foshay Emm A Peit Clara Carpenter MalJde Harlan A. R. Loop Mabel Tarvin Mabel McHendrY R. L. Hamilton E. SwiFt RoBert McCluggage Araminta Car Hill Substitutes §-§-§ Teacher— Give me a sentence, using the word ‘debate.’ ” Johnny—“When I go fishing I spit on ‘de-bate’ for good luck.” Indif Ferent attitude. IndoLent disposition. IrregClar attendance. Idle Ness in class. IrKsome studies. §-§-§ Miss Carliill (in study period)—“Now, class, turn around and get to work.” Carl W.—“According to the laws of physics, this class never did any work.” §-§-§ Miss Carpenter (in English III.)—“What class of people were Carlyle’s parents?” Sherman—“They were a very low class of people. They were peasants.” §-§-§ Miss McHendry had her hair combed in a different style one morning, and when she went into the office Professor Hamilton said: “Well, you’ve got your hair combed this morning.” What does a man love more than life, Hate more than death or mortal strife, That which contented men desire. The poor have, the rich require, A miser spends, the spendthrift saves, And all men carry to their graves? NOTHING. On the Hoard in Room VII. For picnic—boys get “Dates,” Figs, Pickles. Plums. Miss McHendry (in physics class)—“What is the meaning of the word ‘pigments?’” Olin—“It means wine flavored with spices and honey.” §-$-§ We have heard that Miss McHendry and Miss Hitchcock are engaged to travel on the stage with Hillman’s Stock Company this summer. Teacher—“What kind of animals do we find at the poles?” Pupil—“Pole cats.” §-§-§ If running down stairs is too slow, try catching your heel when half way down and fall the rest of the way. Highly recommended by Florence McCall. Patient—“The size of your bill makes my blood boil.” Doctor—“Then that will be $20 more for sterilizing your system.” Rock-a-bye, Senior, on a tree-top, As long as you study, the cradle will rock; But if you stop digging, the cradle will fall. And down will come Senior, diploma and all.” §-§-§ McHendry—“What is the use of a foot brake on an aeroplane?” “Merce.”—To prevent it from hitting a cloud.” FROM THE BULLETIN BOARD. LOST—Last night, several members of the High School band; any information concerning the above lost articles will be gladly received by Ward Shurtz; a small reward is offered for their return; will be paid by “Krip” McDonald, if articles found are proven to be right ones. Mr. Loop was explaining some of the agricultural products to Evea, putting much stress upon the fact that when she got to be a farmer’s wife she would need all these hints. She immediately gave him in the reply: “I’ll never be a farmer. You needn’t worry about that. Only an undertaker.” Swift—“You look like McCluggage.” Harlan—“That’s the best compliment I ever got.” §-§-§ Stub.—“How low shall I hang the electric lights?” Shurtzie—“Just so they won’t hit Miss Carpenter on the head.” Silently, one by one, In the little red books of the teachers. Blossom the neat little zeros— The forget-me-nots of the Seniors. §-§-§ Question—What part of the poet, Bibler’s, name suggests that he is a vegetable production? Answer—The fern. McCluggage (in history rev.)—“Monico, what did Magellan do?” Monico—“He circumnavigated the globe.” Mr. McCluggage—“Did he go clear around?” Monico—“No.” Mr. McCluggage—“What happened to him?” Monico—“I killed him.” §-§-§ Grace D. (in domestic science)— Hand me a----.” Miss Harlan (absently)—“Bring in the lemons.” A Freshman defines salt as the stuff that makes potatoes taste bad when you don’t put on any. §-§-§ Within the hammock snug they sat; But how the two behaved! One could not tell, it was so dark— Had it not been for the remark— “Oh, Earl, you must get shaved.” ESSAY 0 BOXES. By a Freshman. Bones is very queer things. They is three hundred and sixty-five bones in us, the same as the days in the year. Our bones is what our flesh is put onto. Some bones is good for soup, but they is cows’ and not ours. Our bones is hollow they’d be so heavy that we could not carry them around. We should be very thankful for our bones, for if it was not for our bones we would all go to pieces. §-§-§ One evening after school, Helen and Grace were passing through the hall and Mr. Swift was following with a waste paper basket under his arm. The girls asked him what on earth was the matter, and Mr. Swift replied: “I’m so used to following trash that 1 did not know what I was doing.” §-§-§ Father (at supper table)—‘‘Well, Johnny, how did you get along at school today?” Johnny—“Papa, my physiology book says conversation at meals should be of a pleasant character. Let’s talk about something else.” §-§-§ WHO’S TO BLAME? The College President: Such rawness in a student is a shame, But lack of preparation is to blame. The High School Principal: Good heavens! What crudity! the boy’s no fool; The fault, of course, is with the grammar school. The Grammar Principal: Would that from such a dunce I might be spared! They send them up to me so unprepared. The Primary Teacher: Poor kindergarten blockhead! And they call That “Preparation!” Worse than none at all. The Kindergarten Teacher: Never such a lack of training did I see! What sort of person can the mother be? The Hotlier: You stupid child! But then, you’re not to blame; Your father’s family are all the same. §-§-§ Mr. Loop went into a barber shop the other day and the barber refused to cut his hair because it would take the temper out of the shears. THE VAIN, DELUDING THING. I know a little maiden, And through her fluffy hair I see the little ratlets Scampering here and there. Her cheeks are pink and rosy, Her lips are nice and red; But if it rains upon her, Her color will surely shed. That’s why I’m glad to know her, This vain, deluding thing, For she is always searching For someone she may sting. John C. (in physics lab.)—“Well, guess I’m ready for that thousand-dollar prism.” 5-1-5 Miss Foshay—“Lyman, explain the condition of affairs at the time of the fourth oration of Cicero.” Lyman—‘.‘You tell it, Miss Foshay, maybe they will understand you better.” Mr. Hamilton (in grammar class)—“Supply the proper adjectives in the following sentence: ‘She was married to _____dignified and-------kindly man.” Florence—“She was married to a dignified and to a kindly man.” Miss McHendry—“Harold, what are spherical alterations? Williams (sleepily)—“Spiritual apparitions—why-er-things you see in the night.” §-§-§ In a history quiz a Sophomore gave the following answer to the question, “Who was Napoleon?” “Napoleon was a man. For further particulars see the text.” ?-§-§ Miss Harlan thoughtlessly laid her head on Earl’s shoulder at .the Senior-Junior reception and Grace exclaimed: “Miss Harlan, don't lay your head on Earl’s shoulder.” Miss Harlan replied: “I am so accustomed to it, I plum forgot myself.” In memory of Freshman class of II. H. S., ’12-M‘I. We rush to the flank of the vanguard when Bugle of wisdom blows. And go into the dark, foaming river where The soul’s ambition flows. Our march toward destination may Have begun in ignorance and gloom. But for our numbers in the field of knowledge There is surely ample room. We have dropped a few by the wayside And enrolled a few in return. But our march has been as unretarded As a billow from the foaming sea. Our destiny is our own to decide what Our fate shall be. Then let us add another sentence to The annals of mankind. Let us print another landmark in the Future student’s mind. Let us build a tower of wisdom higher than Babel was built, Let a monument in memory be erected With a shaft so fair and white, On it may we leave a space for the Sculptor our eulogy to write. ?-§-§ HOW IT WILL BE IN 1930. The coatless man puts a careless arm ’Round the waist of the hatless girl, As over the dustless and mudless roads In a horseless carriage they whirl— Like a leadless bullet with a hammerless gun, By smokeless powder driven, They fly to taste the speechless joy By endless union given. Though the only lunch his coinless purse Affords them the means Is a tasteless meal of boneless cod With a “side” of stringless beans. He puffs a tobaccoless cigarette And laughs a mirthless laugh When papa tries to coax her back By wireless telegraph. §—§—§ OUR PRESIDENT. She was cute and very pretty, She was quick and very witty, Over flirting she went ditty, ’Tis K. K., what a pity! Higher, higher, ever higher. We are bound to win e’en more Than the others, if we Keep in mind EXCELSIOR! c'OJlfdr++ Our Kuculty. Two H’s, two C's, F, L and T, And then two M’s, one S and P; If you complete these you will see These are our High School Faculty. D. P. 5-8-5 WHAT SHALL I HOI When will the Freshmen change from green to a much less brilliant hue? When will the Sophomores cease to tell the professors what to do? When will the Juniors quit the girls and act like grown up men? When will the Seniors agree on class election, when? When Carliill finds the fourth dimension. When M. C. makes an unknown atom. When history shall become a fable, When someone shall explain the Sphinx, When an astronomer shall decipher the solar ray. When a scientist shall find the missing link, When Bibler gains the title sought, When Cavanaugh becomes a dunce. When Ward forgets to ask his question, When Washy Jordan grows an inch, When Goldsmith's purse contains a penny, When Carpenter shall lose her temper and have it advertised? Then will I put out the light and go to bed. F. ?-§-§ TEN COMMANDMENTS. 1. We are the ones who comprise the Faculty, and no one else dare hold the floor, for we will not put up with such disorder. 2. Neglect not thy ladylike and gentlemenlike principles, and honor thy instructors that thou mayest not be sent to (office) (home). 3. Thou shall not be needlessly absent from school, for Loop will not hold him guiltless that forges excuses for “hooky.” 4. Thou shall not offend Miss Foshay by sudden illness. 5. Thou shall not neglect thy work to make eyes. 6. Thou shall not partake of refreshments in school, nor slumber laboriously while thy neighbor worketh. T. When called upon to recite, thou shalt turn, rise, stand on thy feet and expose thy ignorance. 8. Thou shalt not shake thy desk to make it squeak. 9. Thou shalt not sit two in a seat while speaking, nor in the window; nor shall thou linger in the hallway to gaze fondly at thine image. 10. Thou shalt not chew gum nor throw paper wads, nor chalk, nor erasers, nor books, nor anything at thy neighbor’s head, for it may cause a slight disturbance. Sum Auld Plierloserphl—Cnz and Effekt. Jist vat we want hain’t vot we git, Dat mooch at least moose I say yit. Sum folks t’ink dey air aboot it, Unteel dey find dot dey air nit; And sum folks eet vot dey hav bit, But ef dey don’t dey hav er fit; And sum folks stan’ wen dey should sit, And sum jist akt as dey jest lit. Ther air sum byes hu goot der mit, Becuz dey did not mak er hit— Each t’ink dey’ll be an auld hermit. D. P. Our Senior class is out for fun, We go to greet it on a run. For neither rain nor wind nor shine Will keep us from a right good time. The clouds may threaten, winds may blow, Still to the picnic will we go. d. P. §-§-§ There are many persons who have a claim To a private niche in the Hall of Fame. All sorts of people before us stand, Heroes and statesmen our respect command; But there is one whom we rank before all, He deserves a monument broad and tall. And on it chiseled strong and clear, Here lies ‘D. P.,’ without a peer.” Shakesp “ears.” §-§-§ The .Normal Training Pupil. I want to be a teacher, In some old country school, Where I may be a bleacher. Of unlearned minds—and rule. D. P. Before you have your picture taken, test the strength of the solar ray. §-§-§ Ever since Sir Francis Drake made his voyage the duck family have been great navigators. §-§-§ I hardly think a teacher would be presumptious enough to explain to the Freshman class the meaning of the phrase “I don’t know.” Senior Class Election FIRST PLACE. SECOND PLACE. OTHERS MHO RAN. The Man Who Has Done the Most for the Senior Class. Ward Shurtz The Laziest Man. Sherman Swift The Laziest Woman. Sylvia Plabe The Most Popular Man. Monico Arreola ) T. Fern Bibler f The Most Popular Woman. Sylvia Plake The Worst Lover. Reid Houghton | Ti Fern Bibler j The Best Athlete. Earl Mercer John Cavanaugh John Cavanaugh Frank Evert Lola Bozell ( Reid Houghton ) rp. j Ward Shurtz f Tie Merle Ewing | I Persis Creitz j ie Vera Dickson Harold Williams Sherman Swift f Sherman Swift I Loyd Maynard , Monico Arreola | Thomas Conroy [ Harold Williams f Carl Walker | Fern Bibler J Harold Williams ] Olin Walker | Loyd Maynard I Earl Mercer | Grace Douglass I Ednah Swartz | Helen Swartz ' Florence McCall EveaOwen I Ethel McKeeman (. Merle Ewing Carl Walker Tom Conroy Vera Dickson j Georgia Rowe Flossie Spatz I Myrtle Tarvin J FlorenceMcCall i Helen Swartz Ethel McKeeman Elsie Shamburg Lola Bozell Evea Owen 1 John Cavanaugh Sherman Swift I Lola Bozell -J Myrtle Tarvin | Loyd Maynard Florence McCail Parthene Jermark 1 Tom Conroy j Reid Houghton I Myrtle Tarvin I Olin Walker 1 Loyd Maynard | Carl Walker j Helen Swartz I Monico Arreola [ Fern Bibler Tlie Worst Fusser. Grace Douglass The Worst Politician. Tom Conroy The Worst Grafter. Reid Houghton The Worst Grind. Grace Douglass Frank Evert Myrtle Tarvin Earl Mercer j Flossie Spatz ( Frank Evert Earl Mercer j Fern Bibler ( Per sis Creitz j Merle Ewing ( Georgia Rowe [ John Cavanaugh | Reid Houghton | Loyd Maynard ! Sherman Swift j Persis Creitz Fern Bibler Myrtle Tarvin Ward Shurtz f Sherman Swift j Frank Evert | Grace Douglass 1 John Cavanaugh I Fern Bibler | Tom Conroy | Carl Walker L Ward Shurtz [ Lola Bozell | Georgia Rowe Carl Walker 1 Monico Arreola | Sylvia Plake I Ethel McKeeman Freshy—“Which way is the wind from ?” Soph—“I don’t know. I’m no weather cock.” Freshy—“I observe that is true, but your disposition is almost as pointed.” §-§-§ We were all delighted with the president. Miss Keys’ speech of acceptance and the inaugural ceremonies that accompanied. §-§-§ The bald-head will agree with the short-stop that a fly is not always so easy to catch as it looks. §-§-§ JUNIORS Our purpose in this is simply to give The way the Junior members live. Now, don’t take offense, for that wouldn’t do, We will hand you all slams before we are through. First, let us speak of one with a voice, It’s Harlan, of course, but he’s Minnie’s choice. Next comes “Kochey,” with her nods and her winks, She means no harm, but she says what she thinks. Now there’s “Sevie,” with his cheery grin. If smiles were a password, he’d surely get in. Now there’s Nellie, so calm and serene. On the street at night she never is seen. You can’t help but watch Alice, the most graceful of girls, She powders her face and wears lots of curls. And then there’s Walter, a daisy, Over him the girls used to go crazy. Now there’s Genevia and I-Ienrie, so neat and so nice, If you look at them once you have to look twice. There’s Olive, and Mabel, just look at that friz! They are terrible flirts, but it’s nobody’s biz. There comes Catherine, who don’t move her head. Or she’d shake down her low pomp, we’ve heard it said. Now there’s Wilma, the girl with the style, But she’s prone to wear colors that show for a mile. Now there’s Russell, in other words Pat, But how he gets his lessons—please tell me that. We have two boys, so studious and bright, They were never known to be out late at night. Who are they? Can’t you guess? It’s no one else but “Shorty” and “Jess.” “Sorgie” is a boy whom all adore, Try hard as you can, you can’t make him sore. Fred and Elvin are good at heart, Wherever they are they play their part. Now there’s Lyman, he studies a sight, But when he runs his car, isn’t he tight? Ruth and Mary, they are really smart. And always have their Alg. II. by heart. Mayme has eyes as fair as the sky, when Miss Carpenter says “Mayme!” she’s sure to reply. Clara and Muriel make lots of noise Never known to look at the boys. Now in our class are two meek, modest girls, They are Hattie and Helen, with their natural curls. Next comes Edyth, the peroxide blonde, And of the boys she is noticeably fond. Next on our list comes two fair-haired lasses, Louise and Florence, who excel in their classes. Now look at these girls, Karoline and Ruth, They were never known to tell anything but truth. You can’t forget “Mossy,” who loves to make hits, In doing this, she loses her wits. Duby is a boy who likes to work, In any of his tasks he will never shirk. But in our class we have one boy more; A boy whom all the girls adore— He’s the boy with the winning looks, He pays more attention to these than his books. Now we have told you all of your faults, As easy as possible, without rough assaults. Don’t feel you are hit, just consider the source, For Viva and Grace wrote this, of course. Calendar, 1912-’13 September 2, 1912—Introduction to teachers; a good looking crowd. September 4.—More room needed; the Seniors are lost. September 5.—Freshman “Roma est non parva urbe.” September 6.—The first famous “Senior Class Meeting”; also, show day. September 12.—Third Senior class meeting; about pins, nothing more. September 13.—Quiz Xo. 1, and it was history. September 15.—Steam heat—in more ways than one. September 20.—Senior class party; easier to get down than up. September 24.—First chorus practice. Oh, beautiful melody! September 26.—A new clock; yet time never ceaseth. October 7.—The “Fair” weather is over, also the diphtheria. October 8.—Clouds are in the sky and sighs are many. A new program. October 23.—Look out for smoke on your report card next time—if it isn’t burned up. October 25.—“Don’t you want to buy a ticket to the lecture course?” October 31.—Keep moveable objects under lock and key tonight. X'ovember 4.—First lecture course. Quite digestible, in fact, old heads say: “The best ever here.” November 5.—No more school this week; the teachers are going on a spree to Topeka. November 25.—Second number in High School lecture course. November 26.—One of our number and the superintendent are going to hunt jackrabbits Friday after Thanksgiving. December 6.—Latin I. “Give the future declension for the word “king.” December 9.—Third number of lecture course. December 17.—A Junior states that Jove’s court is in Ireland. The Irish might wish it so. December 31.—Senior class meeting, “quorum to do business” was present. January 3, 1913.—This is Friday and all the quizes are today. Unlucky mortals are we! January 15.—Lecture course again—good! January 29.—Freshman, what’s the flag flying for? February 3.—The Juniors are thinking of learning to sing Milton’s sonnet, “On His Blindness.” February 6.—“Preserve all Seniors who are indebted to the treasury.” February 15.—A certain Junior and his valet went to Kansas City to see the Shakespearean plays. March 11.—Last lecture course number. Mr. Love-at-First-Sight and Miss Understood were present. March 13.—“The Jewell Republican” this week thinks our present Senior class would be a good place for a “young man” to find a wife. We boys think so, too, as the girls have the opinion that we are nothing but senseless youths. March 21.—Since the middle of February the Seniors have been holding “annual” meetings once a week. The weather is like a bashful boy. Both are rather backward. March 30.—A bright, sunshiny morning. “All is quiet and peaceful along the Potomac.” Quiz tomorrow in American history. April 3.—So soon after the election it is not surprising that the algebra classes should be busily engaged in “grafting.” April 8.—Raining; the ground is in the same condition as the minds of some; absorbative, but not retentive. April 11.—Senior class party; we were all there. April 17.—Senior picnic. Out of respect for our veneration, the whole Faculty turned out with us. April 21.—Every youth must pass through certain stages in life, it is said, such as writing poetry, having a silly love affair, etc. Even some Seniors are guilty at the present time. April 22.—Freshman picnic. 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