Ashtabula High School - Dart Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1910 volume:

Try Davis Bradley FOR YOUR NEXT PAIR OF SHOES 171 Main Street Special jfcarclware BRASS Plated and Cash Brass in various Patterns, Hinges, Knobs, Hasps, Locks, Bolts, Cor- ners, Pulls, Escutcheous, etc. tE do electrical work and have VV all kinds of supplies and electrical fixtures. Mitchell Hdw. Co Comfort Shoes Men � nd Ladies w C. W. Herrick Co. New Styles - - in - - WALK-OVERS - - at - - Gaskel l’s 189 Main St. Regal Shoes for Young Men and Young Women Varsity Styles and College Effects Al- ways Something New Scoville Roller’s Boot Shop 188 Main St. THE DART CONTENTS LITERARY PAGE Dorothy Knelmen—A Story ----- 3 Mary Ellen Stevens, ’93 A Rondel - -- -- -- - 7 Amos S. Pfaff, Ex., 1900 Description of a Part of the Gulf 8 Anna Burns, ’99 DEPARTMENTAL Editorial...................... 9 Athletics -------- 13 Society..............- 15 Alumni -------- jg Sophomore Notes ------ 17 Junior Notes ------- 18 Comics - -.................- 19 Exchanges -------- 25 MARY ELLEN STEVENS, 1893 was a beautiful Sabbath morning in September more than one hundred years ago. The sun was just peeping over the russet colored hills, the grass sparkling with tiny drops of dew and all nature seemed awakening from sweet re- freshing sleep. The trees with their golden and red tinted leaves formed an almost con- tinuous archway over the principal street of the little German village, Seehausen. Hardly a sound was to be heard save the twittering of the birds and the murmuring of the sea, as in ripples it broke upon the sands. Suddenly, the tones of a bell were heard summoning the peasants to the little, old church ____________________ in which many of them had been baptized and married and under the shadow of whose friendly walls they expected to be buried. The streets were no longer silent, for as the gaily dressed peasants stepped from their humble thatched cottages, their wooden shoes clattered noisily upon the cobble stones. In little groups they wended their way. Here was a whole family, father, mother and seven flaxen haired children. In advance were an old couple entirely wrapped up in themselves. Perhaps they realized that before long death would part them. Entirely unconscious of what was going on about them, a sturdy German youth walked with a sweet faced maid. They, too, were wrapped up in each other, not because they expected to be parted but because they were anticipating pleasant and prosperous years together. The little church was nearly filled when the orphans of the found- ling hospital entered. Each man’s face as he looked upon the maidens seemed to say: “What a good man am I! without my aid these girls would be homeless.” The women’s faces expressed pity for the father- less and motherless ones. The little group of maidens, there were but twelve, seemed to be under the guidance of the eldest and fairest one. The whole village seemed proud of this girl, Dorothy Knelman, not only for her beauty, but 3 The Dart also for her kindly deeds. If sorrow befell a Seehausen family no one could sympathize and comfort as readily as Dorothy. If joy and good luck came, she was always the first to rejoice. Yet her’s was a sad story. At the tender age of four years, she was left an orphan at the mercy of the world. She had been placed in the Seehausen Foundling Hospital where she had remained for nearly twelve years. A more beautiful maiden could not be found among all Seehausen’s fairest daughters. After the benediction, the congregation gathered in groups to talk. One timid woman said she dreamed the night before that Zefo and his band of ruffians would come soon to destroy Seehausen. The men laughed and one more considerate than the rest said; “ Why Frau Bache, Zefo and his men are as harmless as the lambs in yonder field. Fear not de- struction from them.” Zefo and his followers, exiles from some other land, had taken up their abode about forty miles away, much to the dis- comfort of the timid ones of the little German village; but as they had been there many years most of the peasants had ceased to fear them. Around the orphans was a group of women chattering pleasantly with them. Some of the sturdy youths cast admiring glances at the fair Dorothy, but they were met only by friendly words of greeting. Lead- ing little Annette, a mite of four years, by the hand, Dorothy passed out of the church followed by the others. One laughing, brown-eyed maid would fain have stayed longer to listen to the pleasing conversation. This was Kathlene the scape-grace of the hospital. Always getting into mischief, she was truly in need of Dorothy’s counsel. Slowly down the street the white capped maidens went, until they reached home, a rambling structure facing the sea. Every appointment was neat and clean, without being luxurious. At the door stood Frau Buerber, mother to them all. After their simple noonday meal, all gathered around Dorothy and, accompanied only by the murmuring sea, sang beautiful hymns of praise. Little Annette nestled close by Dorothy on her right while to the left stood Kathlene vainly trying to subdue the merriment that sparkled in her eyes. Back of Dorothy were grouped the less mischievous maids. Truly it was an attractive picture. Sometime later, while on the gleaming sands for an hour’s recrea- tion, Kathlene in an excited mind rushed up to Dorothy. In a few words her trouble was explained. In the morning she had gone to Deltzer Rocks and at the matron’s suggestion, had taken her little Testament 4 The Dart with her. In her hurry when leaving, the book was forgotten. It was nearly time for the nightly Bible reading, and Kathlene would be severely punished for her carelessness unless the book were obtained before night- fall. High up in the sky was a black cloud which Dorothy’s eyes were quick to discern. She gently repriminaded the penitent Kathlene, then getting into the little boat said: “ Yonder black cloud betokens a storm. You could not manage the boat in a high wind. I alone must go after the book.” In vain did Kathlene plead; Dorothy would not revoke her decision. With sturdy arms she plied the oars, for soon the tide would be in and Deltzer Rocks would be under water. The Testament was un- harmed and, picking it up, Dorothy was hurrying to the boat when her footsteps were arrested by the sound of voices. On this lonely spot, what did it mean ? As she listened her face paled, and she clung to a rocky pillar for support. Ah! well she might turn pale, for scarcely ten feet from her Zefo, the barbarous chieftian and a worthless Seehausen peasant, were planning the destruction of the little village which lay all unconscious of danger. The tide was fast coming in. Already the girl’s feet were dampened, but still she listened to the murderous plot. “ I must save Seehausen,” was her only thought. The voices ceased and cautiously Dorothy approached the boat. Could she escape unseen? She had nearly reached the boat, “ One step more and I defy them to capture me, ” she murmured. Alas, for that one step! Her foot slipped on the mossy rock, the oar fell to the ground with a loud noise, and Dorothy was discovered by the conspirators. The face of his fair captive seemed to appease the wrath of enraged Zefo. A moment’s silence and then by broken sentences and excited gestures, Dorothy was made to understand that by swearing secrecy she might escape unharmed. The peasant felt certain that her word once given would never be broken. Snatching the Testament from Dorothy’s hands, he advanced towards her saying, “ By this book swear—Quick! or you will be lost.” For a moment the maiden hesitated. She thought of home, of little Annette, of the merry Kathlene, and lastly of her own life. If she swore secrecy no one would know. Only a moment did she think of these things and then with flashing eyes she sprang from Zefo’s clutches and standing erect before the men who held her life in their hands cried: “ I’ll never take the oath.” The astonished Zefo exposu- lated, for despite his cruel nature he really had no desire to put this young and beautiful creature to death. In the growing dusk he described Seehausen and thought of the 5 The Dart spoil there that might be his. No! his plan must not be changed. The girl should die. Slowly the fiends departed from the rocks, taking Dorothy’s boat with them. She was to be left to drown. Soon she would be missed at home, but help could not reach her before Deltzer Rocks were un- der water. She must save Seehausen, but how ? Something glittered on the ground. It was a knife, propably Zefo’s. Could she scratch on the rocks a few words of warning ? With trembling hands Dorothy set to work, but the rocks could not be cut; besides they would soon be under water. She hesitated for a moment in dispair. Then a smile lightened her pallid face. Zefo should be outwitted after all. Off came the white stiff kerchief from about her neck. With a quick movement she drove the knife into her bare arm. Dipping her finger into the flowing blood she made one letter on the kerchief. Again, and another letter was made. Again and again until at last on the pure white background were the words; “Zefo tonight. Through Luban Pass.” She fastened the banner to a stick of driftwood and wedged it firmly in a crevice of the slender, rocky pillar. Seehausen was saved, for the waves could not reach the white flag that meant death to one and life to so many. Slowly the water rose, the clouds grew darker, and the storm came on. Tightly elapsed in her right hand was the Testament. Dorothy thought of its blessed promises. As the storm broke, the waves rose more rapidly and soon all that could be seen of the dying girl was her white face. The next wave and she would perish. With a last triumphant look at the fluttering kerchief, she sank back and the waves covered her. As night drew near, frightened Kathlene told her story, and great was the consternation on shore. After much delay a boat was secured and as the water covered rocks were approached, the kerchief was seen waving in the breeze. Snatching the flag, the blood written inscription was read in the light of the flaring torches. There is nothing more to relate, except that Zefo and his men were surprised by the enraged peasants at Luban Pass, the chieftan and many of his followers were slain while the remainder fled. The next morning the body of her who had saved Seehausen was found by the sorrowing searchers. If you ever visit the German town, Seehausen, you will see a beauti- ful marble tomb and some one can always be found who will recite the story of her who sleeps within, Dorothy Knelman. 6 The Dart A RONDEL AMOS S. PFAFF, EX. 1900 eAbove the hills the scattered hosts of day Flee from their monarch’s chariot afar; Shorn of their might, an impotent array. That know, nor lord, nor king, and yet who are Fair in weakness, robing dune and bar With opaline splendor in their dire dismay, Above the hills the scattered hosts of day Flee from theii monarch’s chariot afar. zAlong the quivering waters of the bay Marvels of myriad lightnings flash, and jar In eddying ripples though the gleaming spray, Like passing phantoms from an unknown star, Above the hills the scattered hosts of day Flee from their monarch’s chariot afar. What is love? A little “saying” A little trying A lot of crying And lots of lying. Young wed—“ I want accommodations for my wife.' Clerk—“ Suite? ” Youngwed—“You bet she is.”—Ex. Mr. Dieterich—“ Neil, what are you doing ’ Neil R. (cheerfully)—” Nothing.” Mr. D.—“ Well Harry, what are you doing? Harry P.—“ Oh, I’m just helping Neil.” Miss Seeger (to Margaret Beach who was endeavoring to pronounce Erinys)—“ If you had looked that up it would have given you fury.” A great accident at Lake Street subway this morning—A lady had her eye on a seat and a man sat on it. 7 Description of a Part of the Gulf ANNA BURNS COLLECTION of deep gulches which converge into one form what is commonly known as the Gulf. It was doubtless the result of some violent upheaval in na- ture, but each succeeding year has added something to its attractiveness, until now it is known even among travelers because of its freshness and beauty in summer and artistic surroundings in winter. The part of one of the gulches which I shall try to describe extends from the stone bridge at the foot of the hill, leading from the cemetery to the culvert. After descending from the road, one walks along on the leafy ground and stoops to pass under bare, low-hanging branches. The air is chilly and crisp, and the wind whistles through the limbs of the trees, but there is no snow and the water in the creek-bed rushes merrily on to its destination. One walks along on the bank until, rounding a curve he comes in full sight of a fall in the bed of the creek and stops invol- untarily to notice the beauty of the water as it sparkles over the ledge and forms islands of foam. There are several of these falls between the bridge and the culvert, and the trickling and gurgling of the water add much of that sense of loneliness and seclusion about the Gulf. Among the many pretty features of the scenery is a shapely ever- green tree whose branches extend horizontally over the stream, reach- ing nearly to the opposite side. Not far away from this evergreen a natural bridge is afforded by the dead trunk of a tree which some in- clemency of the weather has caused to break and fall over the stream The banks of the creek are thickly studded with beech trees with their long, scraggy limbs and with the ever-pleasing pines; while the ground is covered with leaves from among which a few ferns rear their heads as if wishing to cheer us with hope of a beautiful spring. In the bed of the stream are several large stones crested with a thin surface of ice, around which may be seen the minnows darting hither and thither. Although most of the birds have flown south, yet a few straggling snow birds and sparrows may be seen in some of the sheltered nooks, and they make a great commotion when frightened out of their homes by the sound of approaching footsteps. As the shadows deepen into darkness the beauty of the scene is greatly enhanced by a full moon which at first is only visible through the trees which line the bank, but soon rises higher and higher in the heavens, throwing light upon our path. January 10, 1899. 8 THE DART Published by the Senior Class of Ashtabula High School. Ashtabula, Ohio. Vol. II. FEBRUARY, 1910. No. 3. BOARD OF EDITORS Margaret Beach - - - Editor-in-Chief Susan Beidler A . Joseph Cook Associate Editors Carrie Parker - - - - Art Editor Neil Rogers ----- Athletics Raymond Davis Russell Robinson Business Managers TEN CENTS PER COPY Entered as Second Class Matter at the Ashtabula, Ohio, Postoffice. Issued Six Times a Year by Ashtabula High School. The mid-year examinations are at last a thing of the past. Now the students will settle down again to their every-day work until about two weeks before the June examinations, when the same old story will be repeated. The question, “ Are examinations for the best interests of 9 The Dart the student ? ” has been discussed time and again by learned educators. In this, as in every other question, there are two sides and each one ha? it’s supporters and adherents. A great majority have been in favor of examinations, and in nearly all places they are employed as a means of testing a pupil’s ability and knowledge. While they make the work harder and while they are a nervous strain, yet we believe them to be a good thing. If a pupil knows he has examinations ahead of him in which he must make a good showing, he will not let his work slip back nor will he neglect his review—as he would if he thought at the close of a recitation that he would never again need what he had recited, and so could promptly forget it. Examinations mean hard work, but then that is what we are here for. We should not always be looking for the “ soft snaps ” and easy places, but do our share without sighing and groaning. We have called this issue of our High School paper the “ Alumni Number.” We have done this for several reasons, chief among these reasons being the desire to interest the Alumni to a greater extent in their old High School home. We feel that a large number of the mem- bers of the Alumni have helped us by their liberal patronage and kind words, but there are some who apparently have forgotten all about old A. H. S. It is these persons whom we wish to bring to the realization of the fact that A. H. S. is still doing business at the old stand and would appreciate assistance or encouragement in any form. We have in this issue several articles written by members of the Alumni when they were in school. We consider them very good specimens of High School work, and they show that the present members of the High School will have to do some hustling to produce as good results. In the last ten years Ashtabula High School has graduated two hundred and thirty-one persons. In all probability it will graduate a much larger number in the next ten years. Most of these persons live in Ashtabula or near here. We wish to urge the organization of an Alumni Associa- tion. This would not only promote good feeling and comradeship among the members, but it would produce interest in the High School. There have gone out from A. H. S. persons who have risen high in various lines of work. If they could be brought into closer touch with our school we feel sure they would be a source of inspiration and encour- agement to the students. Many towns much smaller than ours have Alumni Associations, and if one were started in Ashtabula we feel that it would be a means of enjoyment and would cement the bonds of fel- lowship between the Alumni and the undergraduates. 10 The Dart Considerable comment has resulted from some serious inquiries in football games this year. It seems as though the criticism has been in- tensified simply because a few fatalities have occurred in the large eastern schools, a fact which would cause the risk to be. greatly exag- gerated in the opinion of the hypercritical. Possibly just as many ac- cidents have occurred forrperly, but they have happened in schools not so prominent. However, some changes in rules would prove advisable. Rough tackling is a cause of many serious accidents and ought to be prohibited by rules. Then again if players were compelled by officials to leave the game when unfit to play, it would lessen danger, for it is often the man who remains merely because of nerve and grit who suf- fers. The open play made possible in recent years seems to be an ad- vance in the evolution of the game. There is no reason why other changes can not be made which will still leave it a manly game. It might still be a game, if governed properly, in which boys can delight and in which they may get a training for tackling difficulties and ex- hibiting real courage. In our school football has been a success. There have been no serious accidents. The boys have kept up their studies well during the season. Norman Hackett, the leading actor in DeMille’s great West Point play, “ Classmates,” addressed the students of the High School on Thurs- day, December 2, 1909, in a most interesting manner. Aside from his great popularity as an actor, Mr. Hackett has won an enviable reputa- tion as a scholar and lecturer. He has been honored by invitations to address such large universities as Cornell, Michigan, Virginia, Notre Dame and Illinois, besides innumerable high schools. His main theme was “ The Great Ever-Living Dead Man—William Shakespeare.” He made a direct appeal for a closer study of Shakespeare’s plays, for he said, “ They are a glorious Anglo-Saxon inheritance, the influence of which no one can afford to miss.” He said that students were prone to think Shakespeare deep and beyond them, but if they would cultivate an interest and love for the man by a knowledge of his early life and then apply these influences to the beauty and truth as found in his plays, they would have no trouble, because Shakespeare is always sim- ple, always human, always direct. Mr. Hackett delighted his audience by a number of familiar quotations from Shakespeare, such as the Queen Mab speech, Gratiano’s “ Let Me Play the Fool,” and selections from “ Macbeth ” and “ Julius Caesar.” He closed his address by a strong appeal for the better use of pure English, declaring it an outrage 11 The Dart the way Americans, in their customary haste, are daily mutilating the English language. He urged all students, teachers and actors to eradi- cate the evil. ser We were visited this fall by the State Inspector of Schools, Prof. Twiss. He gave a very satisfactory report of Qur school at headquar- ters and we were placed on the accredited list for a period of three years. We have been on this list for some time, and so this is simply repeating the honor. We feel that this places our school on an equal footing with larger high schools than ours. 38? We, the retiring Dart staff, will and bequeath to our successors our good will, good wishes; our titles, some pleasure and plenty of work. We have in our term of office just passed, learned many things which will, without doubt, be of use to us in future years. We have enjoyed greatly our little “ stunt ” of journalism. An informal fraternity has been formed by the staff members which will, we sincerely hope, last after our school days are o’er and we are separated one from another. We have shared our difficulties and our pleasures equally, and we trust that in future years, when we look back upon our efforts in the literary world, we will remember only the pleasures. We are grateful to the faculty for their assistance, and especially are we grateful to Mr. Diet- erich. He has taken a deep interest in our paper as he does in all our High School ventures. He has given much of his time and thought to the betterment of the periodical. Although he has never written for it, as he believes a High School paper should be entirely the work of the students, yet he has done many things for it of which the students know nothing. He has been ready with his good advice and counsel at every uncertain place. Without his assistance The Dart could never have reached the degree of excellence we feel it has attained. Mr. Dieterich in History—” Give one way by which the people showed their anger toward Hamilton.” Beatrice A.—“ They burnt stuffed dolls just like him.” Wanted—To know what hair tonic Roy Sterling uses. Senior Girls. How do we know that poker was invented before Vergil’s time? Because he mentions a full house (omnis domus) in the Aeneid. 12 Athletics Financial Report of Football Season. Sept. 25 Jefferson Game Receipts $ 38 15 Expenses $ 6 75 Oct. 2 Austinburg Game 24 65 6 05 Oct. 9 Oberlin Game 73 95 50 20 Oct. 18 Mitchell Hardware Co. 40 00 Oct. 23 Painesville Game 7 05 20 00 Nov. 13 Youngstown Game 36 00 42 70 Nov. 20 Erie Game 75 00 45 30 Nov. 25 Conneaut Game 130 10 21 75 Nov. 26 Mitchell Hardware Co. 19 85 Printing - - - 13 95 Telephone - - 4 40 Miscellaneous ... - 11 93 Balance $282 88 $102 02 $384 90 $384 90 Robert Dunbar, Manager. The first of the year thirteen football sweaters were presented to the team. To receive a sweater a man must play six full halves. The men who received sweaters were Morris, Cook, Rice, Norton, Kochender- fer, Rogers, Whalen, Barker, Davern, Phelps, Blakeslee, McNutt and Manager Dunbar. The Team Phelps has made a good record as a football player the two years he has been on the team. Generally when a team has a star player, it is lucky if he plays half the games, and he is almost always injured when they need him most. In the last two years Phelps has not been out of the game a minute, nor has he called time on account of injuries. It will be very difficult to find a man to hold down Phelps’ position. His game this year was excellent. He easily led in the scoring. Left End, Morris, ’ll. “ Whiskey” played a star game at end for A. H. S., altho handicapped by a bad shoulder. Gains were never made around his end and he was also very good in catching the forward pass. 13 The Dart Left Tackle, Cook, TO. Joe played a mighty good game at tackle this year. He was right there when it came to carrying the ball and it was nearly impossible for the opponents to buck thru him. Left Guard, Rice, T3. “ Pat ” played first class ball and broke up many plays before they were started. His best game of the year was at Rayen. Center, Norton, T2. This is the first year that “ Cy ” has played on the team but he held down his position like a veteran. His passes were sure and he also was good at covering fumbles and punts. Right Guard, Kochenderfer, TO. “ Koch ” played good ball at both, halfback and guard, He was taken out of the backfield only because they needed him more on the line. Right End, Whalen TO. “Friction ” played a steady game at end, altho one of the smallest men on the team. Very few gains were made around right end. Quarterback, Barker, ’ll; Davern, T3. Barker played well at quarterback the first part of the season and then “ Shrimp ” took the team. He made many fine tackles and was especially good at running back punts. Right Half, McNutt, ’ll. “ Red ” played a good game for his first year. He was especially good on outside tackle bucks. Full Back, Blakeslee, ’ll. “ Pa ” played a steady game in the back- field this season. He was light for a fullback, but made up in speed and could be depended upon to buck anywhere from three to ten yards. The High School is fortunate in having a man like Mr. Webb to coach them. He believes in the new style of play and coached the fellows in it. Rayen said that Ashtabula played modern football better than any other team that met them this year. Our trick plays kept them guessing. Fashion Note Pants will be worn longer this spring. There will be little change in the pockets.—Ex. THE GLOBE The Home of Hart, Schaffner Marx’s Good Clothes 14 Society Notes John Hendricks was sur- prised on Monday evening, Jan- uary 3, 1910, by about twenty of his former classmates. Var- ious games were played during the evening and a taffy pull was also enjoyed by all. On the evening of Janu- ary 7, 1910, Louise Long enter- tained several of the Senior girls. Music was enjoyed thru- out the evening and refresh- ments were served. On Wednesday evening, January 12, 1910, the Senior class enjoyed a sleigh ride to Geneva, where an oyster supper was served. A good time was reported by all. The second class party of the Senior class was held on December 3, 1909, at the home of Mary Brawley, who was assisted by Ruth Metcalf and Alice Whitman. A large per cent, of the class was present. The evening was spent in games and delightful refreshments were served. The guests departed on the last car. On December 17, 1909, the Senior class gave a Christmas party in Haskell’s hall which was well attended. Redmond’s orchestra furnished the music and the pleasure continued until a late hour. Many boys took advantage of the mistletoe, hanging in the middle of the hall. This party was the greatest success of the season. On Wednesday evening, December 29, 1909, the Alumni of A. H. S. held a dance in Morrison’s hall, for all the friends of the High School. At this dance twelve colleges were represented and everyone enjoyed meeting former classmates. Winifred Paine entertained a number of friends on Thursday even- ing, December 30, 1909, in honor of Miss Elenore Moody of Lake Erie college who was her guest for a few days during the Christmas vacation. 15 Alumni The following Alumni who are now college students, spent Christmas at home: John Hendricks, Harry Sweet, Dennison; Frances Richards, Winifred Paine, Florence Johnson, Lake Erie College; Lawrence Hop- kins, Dwight Leggett, Roy Berridge, Case; Stella Kornfeld, Dreda Brash, Reserve; Don Morton, Harland Corbin, 0. S. U.; Olive Peck, Miami; Irene Siegfried, Pratt University; Ruth Savage, Maude Prine, Ohio Uni- versity; Dorothy Beidler, Edna Robinson, Ohio Wesleyan; Leora Gotts- chalk, Baltimore. A. H. S. students and teachers were glad to see several graduates of the High School, who are attending college, visiting classes at school during their vacation. The class of ’09 was delightfully entertained Tuesday evening, De- cember 28, 1909, at the home of Howard Shaylor on the Lake Road. The party left Ashtabula in a sleigh. On account of the great amount of drifted snow they had an exciting ride, nevertheless all reported a fine time. Miss Lottie Darrow, a graduate of the class of 1899, has been ap- pointed private secretaty to Hon. G. W. Mooney, Speaker of the House of Representatives at Columbus. On Wednesday evening, December 29, 1909, Miss Nan Humphrey of the class of ’04, and Mr. Clyde Hill were united in marriage. Miss Isabelle Cook entertained the class of ’05 at her home Wed- nesday evening, December 29, 1909. Nearly all members of the class were present. Refreshments were served. The guests enjoyed them- selves renewing school-day acquaintances. Phelps is Well Known Football Harry was walking down Main Street one day when he was accosted by a knowing Sophmore from Austinburg and the follow- ing conversation ensued; Soph.—“ I’m from G. R. I. of Austinburg. When does Ashtabula’s basket ball team play Austinburg ? ” Phelps—“ I don’t know. We haven’t a place to play yet.’’ Soph.—“ Who are you, anyway? ” Ppelps—“ My name is Phelps.” Soph.—“Oh! I know you. You’re the champeen.” 16 Sophomore Notes The destinies of the class of 1912 are carefully guarded by a good corps of officers, who are as follows: President, Lyman Boynton; Vice- President, Kenneth Brown; Secretary, Ruth Swedenborg; Treasurer, Malcolm Prine. The Sophomores have social instincts and to gratify these, on October 31, joined the Freshmen at Collins’ Hall, where a Hollow’een party was held. The Hall was prettily decorated with corn-stalks and pumpkins. A jolly good time was enjoyed. The class of T2 took the lead this year in having a sleigh-ride, which was held on the evening of January 7. A crowd of about twenty-five made up the load. They met at the High School. From here they went to Plymouth Hall, where games were played and refreshments served. Owing to the good judgment (?) of the chaperon, Mr. Webb, they were obliged to return at a reasonable hour. Everybody certainly had a fine time. The Sophomores have had very interesting literary programs this semester. Altho our class does not have any great part in the publication of The Dart, it is greatly interested and eagerly awaits its appearance. We hope that the Sophomores will make more contributions hereafter to The Dart, which is open to all. “Ye Old The mill, Mill boss, Machinery, Raw material, Mill.” A. H. S. The Principal The Teachers Freshies Finished product. Seniors Waste product, Flunkers.—Ex. Junior in Modern History, stating cause of One Hundred Years’ War: —“ England was trying to suppress Scotland and Whales. THE GLOBE The Home of Hart, Schaffner Marx’s Good Clothes 17 Junior Notes We welcome Robert MacDowell and Clarence Fuller who have just entered our class. We wish success to Sam Friedman who is trying for the debating team. What if the B’s were superstitious? The Latin class of 13 students translated the 13th chapter on December 13 in room 13. Bertha Campbell, Mabel Chapin and Frary Blakeslee who have withdrawn from school are greatly missed. The Juniors are proud of the their football boys who are wearing the black and yellow sweaters, namely, Morris, McNutt and Barker. There once was a Senior called Rusty Who in Latin appears to be musty But he’s not so bad The dear little lad Though his thinking machinery’s dusty. A drama in three acts— I. Maid one. II. Maid won. III. Made one.—Ex. One of the latest ways of spelling Harry Kochenderfer’s name— Harry Cockenbucher. Bright Sayings of Seniors in English It was a white stone millionaire’s house. The house was made of bricks two and a half stories high. Miss Seeger says she is tired of being the pronouncing gazetteer for the Vergil class. Mr. Dieterich—“ Who owned the privateer ships ? ” Louise—“ Why, no one.” 18 C © m 1 © Familiar Sayings of A. H. S. Teachers Mr. Dieterich—“ The Senior girls are the worst hall-gossipers in the building.” Miss Seeger—“ I will not mention this again! ” Miss Cole—“ When there are forty pupils in the room, each one must observe the other’s right of study, etc, etc.” Mr. Ladd—“ Well, make a bluff at it anyway.” Miss Warmington—“Very well!” Mr. Graham—“ To a greater or less extent. Miss Case—“ I’ve told you forty-’leven times. Mrs. Morton—“ Girls, you’re not talking in the hall, are you ? ” Mr. Lowe—■“ Be sure to prepare your lesson.” A little tot had learned a certain poem by ear; then she was called upon to write it. Here is the result: “ Lettuce Denby up N. Dewing, Widow Hartford, N. E. Fate: Still H. E. Ving, still per Sue Wing, Learn to label Aunty Waite.”—Ex. There once was a Senior named Hawks And to school every morning she walks, But at evening does ride With a Senior beside Unless Toolie’s motor car balks. Junior—(asking for “The Tale of Two Cities)—“ Please give me the ' tail ’ of two kitties.” 19 The Dart Mr. Graham—“ Open your blocks to page 87 and study the block and tackle.” Why does Eleanor Good wear black furs ? Because she doesn’t like her white chin-chilly. Irene Cook—“ Where is the skeleton that was here last year ? Mr. Ladd—“ Oh, I suppose that it was taken by the owner.” There is a Sophie called Norton, Up to the ball he went sportin,’ And to tell you the truth He really took Ruth, But he never goes over there courtin.’ Wanted (by Margaret Beach)—A Freshman to pilot her about the building. She has got into the wrong room at least a dozen times this term. Wonder what can be on her mind ? Wanted (by Rob Dunbar)—To know why Margaret Beach wishes to know how to measure a room for carpet. A Senior there once was named Ray Who in Latin class tried to be gay, He was squelched by the teacher And as good as a preacher Has Raymond D. been since that day. Mr. Ladd (in Chemistry:) “ What is a reducing agent.' Arlene Chapman: “Antifat.” There once was a student named Cook Who never would look in a book But in recitations In argumentations The teacher’s half hour he took. 20 The Dart What made me famous: My curly hair—Roy Sterling. My nose—Sam Freedman. Whisky—Fisk Morris. Artistic ability—Richard Louth. Long pants—Gorden Mitchell. My pompadour—“Pat” Rice. My yellow hair—Edna Whitsey. My dimples—Donald Mitchell. You blocks, you stones, you Worse than senseless things Why don’t you hand some Contributions in?—Ex. Did you ever. See Vernon Sill’s lady friend ? See a girl in love ? See the Beach in our High School ? Hear of Savages in a Senior class ? See Mr. Ladd’s new suit ? See Edna “ Cook ” ? See a Latin teacher’s smile ? Watch the clock? Hear Miss Cole scold ? See Mr. Ladd in a hurry ? See Sue Biedler excited ? See John Gallup ? A. H. S. Circus. Manager—Robert Dunbar. The Midget—Harry Kochenderfer. The Giant—Mortimer Farrow. Wild Man—Harry Phelps. Tom Thumb—Silas Norton. Animal Trainers—The Faculty. Boy Charmers—A. H. S. Girls. Giraffe—Tower King. Monkeys of all sorts may be found in the Freshman class. Dears may be found straggling around about in Room 6. Living Skeleton—Eino Nieminen. 21 The Dart Judge:—“Why did you steal that man’s purse ?” Prisoner:—“1 thought the change would do me good.’ Personified Songs Waltz Me Till I’m Dreamy—Ruth Metcalf. Amo—Bessie Belden. Beautiful Eyes—Abbey Van Slyke. Red Head—Howard McNutt. Sweet Miss Mary—Mary Houser. My Fair Unknown—Vernon Sill. First and Only—Vera Hendricks (Fisk’s opinion). A Woman’s First Thought is a Man—Hazel Allen. I’m Always Misunderstood—Beatrice Ashley. I Want What I Want When I Want It—Margaret Beach. If I Were on the Stage—Florence Leuty. The Dear Little Girl Who is Good—Helen Corbin. The Matinee Maid—Irene Cook. I’m in Love with All the Girls I Know—Harry Kochenderfer. Nothing to Do But Nothing—Russell Robinson. I Hate to Work on Monday—Edna Cook. Don’t You Tell—Camille Kornfeld. Waltz Me ’Round Again Willie—Carrie Parker. Lady Laughter—Celinda Sheldon. Keep on Smiling—Meirl Hoy. In Love’s Net—Will Stevenson. Chicken Charlie—Charlie Hawks. Blushes—Bessie Warren. Naughty Eyes—Jessie Kurtz. I’ve Lost My Heart But I Don’t Care—Alvin Swedenborg. Man is made of dust. Dust settles. Have you paid your Dart subscription? Freshmen—“Did you hear that awful commotion in the hall? Junior “ Don’t be alarmed that is only the new sweaters of the foot ball players.” Her Friend, What, refused him ? Oh, you silly, why didn’t you wait till after Christmas ? 22 The Dart At the Senior dance— The cuff—“ Wilt thou? The collar—“ I wilt.” Perhaps the jokes are old And should be on the shelf If you can do better Send in a few yourself.—Ex. There i$ a $mall matter which $ome of our $ub$criber$ have $eemingly forgotten. To u$ it i$ nece$$ary in our bu$ine$$. We are very mode$t and do not wi$h to $peak of it. $ $ $—Ex. Bessie W.—“ Are you fond of tea ?” Alvin S.—“Yes, but I like the next letter better.” The Seven Wonders of the Senior Class: 1 Marian Mills’ knowledge. 2 Joe Cook’s ability to keep a dispute going. 3 Dean Stanton’s unsusceptibility to feminine charms. 4 Harry Kochenderfer’s affinity for fudge. 5 Harry Wilkerson’s Latin translations. 6 Mary Houser’s quietness. 7 Emily Dunn’s nervousness. It is easy to be pleasant when life goes on like a song, But the man worth while is the man who can smile. When the telephone rings and he answers it and says, “Hello!” And the operator says, “What number ?” and he says, “The bell rang” and she says, “No it didn’t.” Latin made easy—Caesar sic dicat on de cur, egessi lictum. Above passage translated by Freshie—“Caesar sicked the cat on the cur, I guess he licked him.” Teacher in Latin class—“ Give principal parts of possum. Tower King:—“ Head, legs and tail.” 23 The Dart Brutus:—“ Hello Caesar, how many eggs did you eat for breakafst? Caesar:—“Et, tu Brute.” Miss Seeger in Virgil recitation:—“ Bernice non parata est. Misera- bile dictu.” K m ' - i . Miss Seeger—“Give principal parts of the verb that means, ‘to skate.’ ” Raymond—“ Skato, slippere, falli, bumptus.” Miss Seeger—“Falio, failere, flunki, suspendus for yours.” There was a young lady named Fitch, : Who heard a great snoring, at which She took off her hat And found that her rat Had fallen asleep at the switch.—Ex. Mother:—“ Tommy, why did you go in swimming ?” Tommy:—“Satan tempted me, mamma.” Mother:—“Why didn’t you say, ‘Get thee behind me Satan ’ ” ? Tommy:—“I did and he pushed me into the water.”—Ex. St. Peter:—“And who are you ?” Candidate:—“A student.” St. Peter—“Did you take your school paper ? ” Candidate:—“ Y es.” St. Peter:—“Did you pay for it ? ” Candidate:—“No.” St. Peter:— Unromantic. “Anything romantic about their marriage ? ” “Not a thing. She can cook and he has a job.’ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute SCHOOL of - f- ENGINEERING Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Send for a Catalogue. TROY, N.Y. 2 4 Exchanges Many exchange editors seem to have a false idea of the true meaning of an exchange column. We think the primary idea is to criticise fairly and honestly high school papers in order that such criti- cisms may raise the standard of such publications. Exchanges should be full of helpful suggestions and should not be merely a list of second-hand jokes. The difficulty seems to come thru the indifference on the part of exchange editors. The following exchanges have been received since our last number: The X-Rays, The Trident, The Voice, The O-High, The Spokesman, The Dragon, The Tiger, The High School Echo, The Forum, The Retina, The Oracle, The Polaris, The Messenger, The Arena, The Central Monthly, The Lyceum, The Lens, The Piquonian, The Sci- mitar, The Mirror, The Signal, The Daisy Chain, Jots and Blots, The Hamilton Review and the Rayen Record. The High School Forum has a very helpful exchange column. It is our idea of what an exchange column should be. The Voice, of Chicago, has an excellent literary department. The Omnigraph (Xenia) is a very interesting paper. The Lyceum (Chillicothe) is a splendid paper in many respects. It might be improved by expanding its literary department. The Central High School Monthly, a new exchange with us, has many excellent features. The Mirror (Lima) might be improved by separating the editorial and exchange departments. The High School Echo has reason to be proud of its December number. The cover-leaf is very appropriate. It contains also many good cuts. The Fram, of Sandusky, is a welcome exchange with us. The Dragon (Greenfield) has a very neat cover-leaf. The Trident (Hillsboro) contains no joke department of any kind. A column of this kind would increase interest in your paper. The O-High (Oberlin) has some interesting biographies of their athletes. This should tend to strengthen their school spirit in athletics. The Piquonian (Piqua) is making a good beginning. The first number contained many good things. 25 Custom Shirt and Suit Makers Our Guarantee Tag J If you are not pleased with this garment, do not take it. Have it made right before you wear it. Prosser Bros. KUNKLE BUILDING 'Phone, Main 604 The Oldest and Strongest Insurance Agency in Ashtabula County The Fred A. Williams Agency. 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