Arcata High School - Advance Yearbook (Arcata, CA)

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Glass 1BrcqJberp Hue ubi delatus Cumzeam accesseris urbem divinosque lacus et Averna sonantia silvisg insanam vatem aspicies, quae rupe sub ima fata canit foliisque notas et nomina mandat. Virg. Aen. III, 441-44-'4 'Twas in the year of 1924, Well versed in aught pertains to' classic lore, That through the Cumaean city I had passed, And reached the famed Avernian cave at last. Strange stories of this cave have oft been told, For here resides the prophetess of old, Upon all mortals she will cast a spell, And then by means of leaves their fortune tell. Outside the cave my heart grew cold with fear, What if the prophetess herself were here? Slowly and cautiously I ope'd the door, To find that leaves were strewn about the floor, Of every shape and size. There could be seen The various colors, yellow, red, and green, A name there was enrolled on every leaf, And, too, the person's present told in brief. Immediately a thought flashed through my mind, Perhaps the class of '13 I could find. . NVith a happy heart I bent me to my task, For two long hours I worked, and then at last The name of every schoolmate I had found, And sitting down upon a little mound, I sought to learn of my companions dear Before the aged prophetess should appear. But as the best laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft a-gley, within the shadowy glen The seeress weird appeared, and fixed on me Her piercing eye. What can I do for thee, Presumptuous mortal? Why dost thou hither come? With these few words she 'gan take one by one The leaves from out my hand. I shook with fright And meditated plans for instant flight. But to my great surprise she said to me, The class of 1913 here I see, The presence of your schoolmates you would learn, Else you would never dare these leaves to turn. I nodded, slightly reassured, and then In silvery tones the prophetess began. Ana is acting in the British Isles, 'Mid lords' approval and fair ladies' smiles. 'Tis she who stars in Shakespeare's plays, you know, And Milton Wright is still her Romeo. Ruth Horel, now her college life is o'er, Imparts to High School students Latin store. Lesley's a modern Burke in Congress now, N i neteen

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both in themselves delightful affairs. After the holidays, however, a shadow was cast over our exulting spirits, for grim Death claimed one of our most popular and athletic members, E. Everett Hinckley. At the beginning of the spring term, Willis Murray of Berkeley joined us for six months and was instrumental in developing the finest rooting section Arcata High has ever possessed. The appearance of a diamond late in the spring, worn by a Junior girl, brought on a shower, but, strange to relate, nothing resulted-not even the growth of the miniature household articles. The dancing party we juniors gave the Seniors this year proved to be a great success. It was the first entertainment of its kind to take place in the Assembly, which was only then made possible by the presence of the fine piano received during the last of the fall term. The Senior Ball of 1912 brought the festivities of our Junior year to a grand finale. At last we donned the dignified role of Seniors and were able to lord it over the teachers. However, it was with the deepest regret that we now were parted from one whom we had grown to love and highly respect through the last three years-Miss Chidester. Nevertheless, we wished her the great- est success in her new position. In her place Miss Asher came to uphold the dear old Latin language. Marguerite Baker, the only one of our class who has not received the entire high-school course in the halls of A. U. H. S., hails from Nebraska and joined us at the beginning of our Senior year. The 1913 class pins were chosen during the early part of the fall term and with pride we have worn the little gold nugget. Walker Tilley and Saxe Graeter did not come back to get the dainty pin, but enrolled at schools in Belmont and Oakland, respectively. The Xmas tree and dancing party in the commercial room just before the holidays has been the most enjoyable of class affairs this year. The night of the school play Mr. Bob, we conducted a candy sale and realized a neat little sum from our efforts. Throughout the past four years our class has been well represented in inter-high school athletics, debates, school plays, and other activities, so it is with pleasure that we leave our record Cwith certain modificationsj to the under-classmen. As graduates may we strive to prove our loyalty to our Alma Mater. RUTH HOREL, '13, Q9 I Q gm will Eighteen

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Twrn I y And to his will that house is forced to bow. Christine, at present a great society belle, Has men both great and small under her spell, In this rank Charles Mahoney you will find, Ever devoted to the tie that binds. Bertha Alden is enjoying married bliss, Her husband is a happy man, I wis. If to New York you have occasion to go, Perchance society your way may How, And if you wish to cope with New York wiles, Ella will dress your hair in the latest styles. Valera Preston, now a gushing bride, Has chosen in Fortuna to abide. Now, if to manly sports your mindls inclined, Go forth and on the diamond you will find Chester and Loftus, proteges of fame, World champions in our famous national game. At U. C., F. E. Morrell is enrolled As Prof. in Physics. To you helll unfold Aught that pertains to Pressure, Light, and Sound, A greater Physicist is nowhere found. In flirting Laura sure can do her fill, And Nell is chief cook up on Pickle Hill. A fortune has been left to Grace May B. And she has gone to Europe, so I see, To find a husband she is on her way, And contemplates a lording for her prey. Rhea Sage, with her most Winsome wiles, And pretty Voice and more than sunny smiles, Has captivated some man's fantasy. And in the future a happy bride will be. Elaine Moxon in a Paris Gallery Is drawing down a very handsome salary By painting pictures. You will find they stand Among the very best in all the land. Marguerite, the musician of the class, Is a violinist no one can surpass. She paused. With joy I learned of schoolmates clear. But suddenly my heart 'gan quake with fear, For now at last but one leaf there remained, Full well I knew my whole life it contained. But suddenly a mighty wind arose, Ere she had time my fortune to disclose, The leaf was blown from out the seeress' hand, And lay with millions of others on the sand. In vain I tried that longed-for leaf to find, In vain I sought to ease my troubled mind, At last I left the cave in sad despair, Resolved to drown in pleasure all my care. LOIS TRUMBULI., '13 xl! . ill