Athens Area High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1918 volume:

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Entered as second-Hass matter in the 1‘ost Office at Athens, Pennsylvania. HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY High School Congress President—Walter Lunger. Vice President—Leon Cooper. President of the Senate—Leon Cooper. Pages of the Senate—Hinton Cook and Marie Salsman. Clerk of Senate—Stanley Payne. Sergeant-at-Arms of Senate—Everett Russell. Speaker of the Assembly—Raymond Casper. Slerk of the Assembly—Arleigh Wiggins. Pages of the Assembly—Elmer Decker and Rheta Lake. Athletic Association President—Leon Cooper. Secretary—Wayne Howland. Treasurer—Mr. Bowen. Senior Class President—Wesley Vannoy. Vice President—Donna Mills. Secretary—Myra Tomkins. Treasurer—Marjorie Carner. Junior Class President—Harold Tonkin. Vice President—John Weller. Secretary—Muriel Carner. Treasurer—Mrs. Bowen. Second Year Class President—Donald Lurcock. Secretary—Miss Ewing. Treasurer—Catherine McClarty. Orchestra Vionlins—Harry Blostein, Robert Fitzgerald, John Weller. Cello—Paul Stevens. Cornet—Leon Cooper. Clarinet—James Miller. Drums—Harold Tonkin. Piano—Miss Ewing. Girls’ Chorus Soprano — Muriel Carner, Lillian Gerould. Helen Luckey, Sibyl Mac-afee. Rheta Samson. Alto — Laura Campbell, Mildred Carmer, Marjorie Carner, Mildred Gerould, Lucile Prince. Piano—Hilda Morey. Leader ot Orchestra and Girls’ Chorus—Miss Jordan. The Athenian. Vol. VIII. Athens, Pa., June, 1918. No. 6. FOR AMERICA We sat in the evening twilight and were watching the street cars and the various automobiles glide slowly down the street between the silent policemen and rows of electric lights, and we wondered what Benjamin Franklin would say if he were to see all these things for which, in a way, he was responsible, and what he would consider, in this age of science to be the greatest of all improvements. As we gazed listlessly down the broad street, we saw a dim, odd, out-of-place figure approaching slowly, gazing first at the lights, then at the cars and automobiles. Immediately as he stepped under the light, Evangeline said to me, “Donna, that man is Benjamin Franklin himself. I wonder what he is doing back here now.’ He approached us, saying, “I have just heard that you girls would like to know what I think the greatest thing of the age. Perhaps you would take me about and then I can tell you better. We wore delighted at this idea. We took him to the movie theatre. He was very much pleased with it, and after we told him it was all done by electricity he . .. “I have always said that electricity would rule the world. We then played the Victrola for him and his pleasure could not be surpassed a he b John McCormack, who was thousands of miles away, sing Mother Machree. After hearing and seeing all of this he calmly said, “I rather expected all this, but please tell me, girls, what is the meaning of these red and white flags with a blue star in the center that I see in nearly every home? “Those are Service Flags, explained Evangeline, who hastened to tell him what they meant. “Well, well, said he. “Is there a camp nearby? I should like very much to visit one. The next day we went to one not far away. The old man’s eyes filled with tears of pride and pain as he looked at the long files of khaki-clad youth and realized that these were the ones who were giving their all for America. We watched the cavalry, infantry, machine gunners and air-men drill with a spirit of true patriotism and then filled with the spirit himself, he said, “The greatest joy of my life is that I am an American. The next day we asked him to go to the Red Cross rooms to see what the women were doing to help the orphan children of Belgium and France, the boyi fighting “over there and those in the training camps. In this working room there were many women who were running sewing machines, others cutting, basting, knitting, wrapping and packing various articles to send to the boys on the firing line. When the women explained to him the different kinds of work, he said, “You are • ' -••'-'•C. I am sure your devotion will never be forgotten and trust that the c f. ;r day will be better equipped and clothed than they were in mine. I or’ wirh that I were young again, that I could fight for my country. Ti e day following we took Franklin to the shipyards, where many large ships were being built. He said, “Isn’t that a very large ship? “No, we replied, “this is nothing out of the ordinary. Franklin said, “If some of our great men of the past could see it, they would be very mreh surprised. Donna then said, “Well, I guess they would be. They would see many changes in the art of shipbuilding and the engines by which they are run. We went on board a large steamer that seemed like some wealthy man’s residence to Franklin. He said that one would hardly know whether he was on land or sea when he was In the rooms of this magnificent vessel. . Next we were permitted to go on the deck of one of our great war ships. Here the o,!ors woi'fe just having their daily drill, and the many large guns and shells on board the ship again opened his eyes in astonishment. One of the men ex- 4 plained how the guns were fixed, and after showing him the various things that the age of electricity had constructed for the use of man, I asked, “Now that you are going to return, tell us, what do you think is the greatest thing of the a ;e?” “I think,” he replied, “that the spirit of America is the greatest thing have seen.” As we gazed at him he seemed to go farther away from us and finally faded into thin air and was seen no more. DONNA MILLS, ’18 EVANGELINE FRANCKE, '18 fca Rs EVERY ATHENIAN, FIRST SCENE By the School where our education began Description: The High School situated on the banks of the Susquehanna, in the little town of Athens. The place where every Athenian gets his start in life. On the opposite side of the river in the distance is a very steep mountain, known as Round Top. A very pleasant morning. Discovered: An Athenian standing on the bank gazing in the direction of the school. At the thought of work, a gloomy expression passes over his face. Enter Ideals, another Athenian, who approaches him. Ideals: Good morning, schoolmate, why so gloomy on such a perfect morn- ing? Athenian: Oh, as I was standing here, my thoughts wandered back to text books. Just to think of it. But I suppose we are fortunate, aren't Ideals: Sure we are fortunate. Are you really gloomy, or is it jr. t ; Athenian: Well, I don’t think that I am really fond of the thought of grinding over the textbooks again, but I’ll show what kind of stuff I’m made of. (Athenian tries to forget his former thoughts and seem happy.) Come, let’s sit here together for I have so much to tell you about. (Bell is heard in the distance.) Ideals: Listen. Did I hear the word of warning? (Pause—both turn in the same direction.) Athenian: It seems as though school were calling me. Ideals (With a note of sadness in his voice): Yes, schoolmate, that is the message of the old Athens High always ringing out to her children. (He turns and starts to go.) Come, come, five more minutes she sends out her last message. (Looking at his watch, starts off, saying): I had almost forgotten; go on I’ll follow. (Opportunity enters. He stands in the crossroads watching the 2 Athenian: I can never complete the course in Athens High. EveryL. -in.- so hard. Think of the work we are doing this morning! Of course it’s glorious to listen to the deeds of renown done by those who have completed the coin . But this very moment my heart yearns to be free on Round Top. Ideals: Come! Come! You’re forgetting your promise. The course is yours to •onquer. Do it. Athenian: Yes, but consider—well— (Picks up courage.) All right. Go on, I’ll follow. (Opportunity walks up to Athenian and speaks to him as if to an old friend): So these are all your impressions of the school. Well put, my friend. Athenian (Turns and speaks to him coldly): Pardon me, I don’t know you .sir! Opportunity: My name is Opportunity. You’re going to know me well. We’re going to be great pals. Athenian: And who are you ,that you take the liberty to speak to me in ach a manner? Opportunity: I’m the most exacting person in the world. Ideals: Come on, school-mate, we are losing time. Opportunity will come with us. 5 Athenian: You know it makes me feel better to hear you. I’m ashamed of myself for wanting to give up the fight. (All proceed, chatting together. Curtain). SCENE 2 Description: Auditorium of the High School. A spacious, light, sunny room with walls decorated with beautiful works. One space on the wall is devoted to football pictures. Over the picture of the founder of the High School the Stars and Stripes are draped. Discovery: Every Athenian conversing with Ideals in the midst of other groups of students. Ideals: No, no, it isn’t like this every day. There isn’t a school more studious and orderly than the Athens High School. Do you want to go now to plan your studies with the Principal? Every Athenian: Not now. The others haven’t begun work yet. Let’s look around awhile. The building is strange to me and therefore is interesting. Frivolity: You’ll like it here, and I don’t blame you for wishing to look around now, but it would be a greater benefit in the end to you, if you would start aright, not by following the actions of others. Every Athenian: Do they have any amusements in the school here? Ideals: Oh, yes. Frivolity and her set have something on. as they say, con- tinually. It would be difficult to find a night they had time just to study. But here in school we have plenty of recreation that enlivens the sometimes prosaic school life; in debates, oratoricals, recitations and contests. Every Athenian: Debates? Oratoricals? Isn’t that great? Do you think that I will have a chance to enter them? Aud, Ideals, do you think that if I try my best, 1 could graduate first in my class? Ideals: Of course you can be Valedictorian if you try, and I’m sure the prize at Commencement, to the Senior who has been the greatest aid to his school during his four years spent there would be worth striving for. Every Athenian: I’m certainly glad I came to Athens in preference to other schools. There is so much of interest here. I believe I’ll go now and arrange my work. Thank you, Ideals, for the help and inspiration you have been to me. I hope you won’t regret your faith in my ability. (4 p. m. As he is leaving school Athenian meets Frivolity.) Frivolity: I am Frivolity. I believe you are a new student here, and as I am an old one I am taking this liberty. I wanted to invite you to join our circle in the ‘Thornless Path,’ as Ideals calls our club. Every Athenian: Thank you. I’m sure I would enjoy it. But what did you mean in saying you were an old student? A Senior wouldn’t call himself that, would he? Frivolity: But I am an old one. I am only a sub-Junior and have been here four years. I don’t seem to accomplish much. I wouldn’t stay here in school, but for the jolly times I have. But, will you join us? We are starting the year right by having a party tonight at my house. Be sure to come. Curtain THIRD SCENE In the Thornless Path Description: In a modern, richly furnished room. Small tables at which boys and girls are being entertained by different amusements. Discovered: Frivolity, Pleasure, Sport, Athletics, Politics and others may be seen chatting contentedly. Enter Pleasure at one side and Athenian at the other, both appearing very happy. Frivolity: Greeting Athenian): You are here at last—welcome! Athenian: Let me thank you, Frivolity. It’s so glorious. Everything is so pleasant and the music is just great! How wonderful you are to grant me all this! Frivolity: You’re entirely welcome, but come now and meet the rest of “our set’’ that I spoke about. (Turning, sees Pleasure approaching). 6 Pleasure, may I present my friend, Athenian. He is a new student here and I’m sure he’s going to be fascinated over our entertainments. Athenian: Pleasure, how do you do! I’ve already heard much about you, and I feel very much honored to have the opportunity to meet you. Pleasure: Oh, of course! Awfully glad to see you. Yes, I feel myself an important individual at evening parties. Certainly you have something to be proud of; we don’t let everyone attend! (Turns, joins others). Frivolity (Walking up to Politics): And this, my dear Athenian, is Politics. He is one of the livliest lads of “our set.” Athenian: Pleased to meet you, Politics. I have already seen you. Politics: Oh yes, of course! Glad to know you. As I haven’t time now, I want to see you later on a scheme of mine. (Turns and joins others). Athenian (To Frivolity): Important, isn’t he? Frivolity: Politics is always important with us, my dear Athenian. Come! Here is another I want you to meet, Athletics. (Enter Caution). Caution (In a low tone to Athenian): Athenian! (Athenian is so amused that he does not hear.) Caution: Athenian! (Still he does not hear). Caution (Speaking quietly to herself): I have called him but he does not heed me. I can wait no longer. (Caution, with a bowed head and faltering step, walks out). Frivolity (Walking up to Athletics): Athletics, let me present Athenian. Athenian: Charmed, I’m sure. Athletics: Athenian? Oh! Yes, yes, of course I remember seeing you. Now for a chat. At the High School we have the boys’ and girls’ associations. But in the coming two weeks Politics and Frivolity have something on for both evening and daytimes. So later on in the school year I will have something doing. So join now and be prepared. Athenian: All right; don’t worry about me failing you. (Meets the remaining friends and then speaks to Frivolity): Oh! tonight has been a charming adventure to me. Frivolity: Well, I suppose so, and let me tell you, tomorrow Politics intends to have something doing and he doesn’t want you to fail to see him. Athenian: I didn’t fail you tonight and you can count on me for tomorrow after such a pleasant evening as I have had. (All begin to laugh and dance—Curtain). SCENE 4 Description: Auditorium of the High School. Discovery: Athenian conversing with Dishonesty. Every Athenian: Did you wish to speak to me, Dishonesty? Dishonesty: Yes, I wanted to speak with you last night before you left school. I heard you telling Ideals, then, that you didn’t know whether to go with Frivolity or study for the examination today. I had a proposition to offer that would allow you to have your good time and yet do splendidly in the exam. It was certainly too bad that I couldn’t find you. Every Athenian: Oh. but I did go. Dishonesty: You did? I supposed Ideals would have persuaded you otherwise before he left you. You want to hear my suggestion then? Every Athenian: Yes, Yes. I was wondering what I would do. I have thought of everything without success. What is your plan? Dishonesty: Merely by dishonesty. A very simple plan. Come over to these rooms and I will give you a few pointers on it. Athenian (disappointed): Oh, I dislike that way. I guess that I will have to take it though, as I mustn’t fail in that test. I will go and think it over. (Exit) (Two hours later Athenian and Dishonesty meet again) 7 Dishonesty: Well, Athenian, you look troubled. That must mean you didn’t try my plan and you are thinking of your report card. Athenian: 1 did try your way— Dishonesty: Why so dejected then? Did you get caught? Athenian: No, I was spared that humiliation, though it would have been a just punishment. No more of your tricks for me. I am thoroughly disgusted with being dishonest and underhanded. What do you get by dishonesty that is worth having? Nothing. I prefer getting a zero honorably. Curtain SCENE 5 Description: School building in the background. Students outside on the bank of a river that flows close to the building on one side. Discovery: Politics and Athenian on the bank of the river. Politics: I’m glad you are running for the presidency this year. You’re mak- ing a good beginning for your High School activities. Don’t you think the spirit of the parties is fine this year? It excels that of the preceding years. Hut would you mind telling me how you overruled the law concerning the number of points necessary for the President of the school? Every Athenian: Pull has been using his influence to help me. I couldn’t have done it alone. Politics: Oh, I understand it now. You’ll have it easy, all right. Every Athenian: And it is a good thing I have his influence, with such a close contest this year. Pull (approaching): Yes, the Liberals are putting up a stiff fight. If they continue at the present rate, in another year or two they will win in every way. Politics: Did you know, Athenian, that the Liberal party has been revived just this year? The party was in existence a few years ago, but this year is the first since then. Pull: It is so funny. Push, the leader of those Progressives, has worked him- self up to his nomination for the presidency alone, using no influence, and now he thinks he will succeed. They are doing fine, but it is ridiculous to think that they will carry the election. Every Athenian: They’ll find out this afternoon at the election that they can’t down the Conservatives and can’t overlook Influence. Will have to be going. Will see you later. (Exit) (4 p. m. Athenian in class room which is empty except for Push) Every Athenian: To think that Push, using his own ability, should win. I don’t believe that Influence is so necessary as Pull said. I wish that I had followed Ideals. But it is too late now. (Turns and starts). I didn’t see you, Push. Push: I unintentionally overheard you speaking. Let me say it is never too late to mend. I’m sure, next time, you will do better, Every Athenian. Every Athenian: I appreciate your interest. But I am discouraged at the way everything has turned out since I came to Athens. Curtain Sixth Scene Just a Day Off, That’s All Description: Same as the first scene. Discovered: Athenian standing on the bank, looking toward Round Top. Presently he turns and looks towards the school. Enters Truancy, who approaches him. Truancy: Say, youngster, it’s too pleasant to hang over books today. Let’s take a day off and go to Round Top. It looks so enticing and it certainly is wonderful up there! You know you can get Chance or Venture to write an excuse and the Principal won’t know the difference. Athenian (Brightening up): That’s the idea—you’ve got the real stuff in your make up. Glad I saw you this morning. (Starts walking slowly). 8 Truancy: (Meets Careless and Thoughtless): Oh, here comes Careless and Thoughtless. They can come with us! Won’t that be fine? (Turning, speaks to them). Oh say, fellows! I want to speak to you a moment. If you want to make a hit with Athenian, come to Round Top with us. Careless: What an idea! I was just thinking that I wasn’t prepared in a single thing today. Oh, Truancy! You always come to my rescue! (Start on, chatting). Athenian: What a blessing it is to have such a friend: I’m certainly enthu- siastic over the trip, even if my knees have to shake when I hand in that excuse. Careless: I’ve tried to do it. but of course, not being as clever as Truancy. I always had the misfortune to get caught. Then—Oh well, words couldn’t express it! Say, I tell you— Thoughtless: Well. Athenian. I think you must be quite fascinated over Round Top the way you take things in. Athenian: I certainly am, and this isn't the last time I’m going to visit here. It is a great deal easier to come here than be down there poring over textbooks. (Jumping up quickly). Say, boys, it must be four p. m. I’ll have to get home, as I have a date with Ideals and Punctuality at half-past four. Truancy: Oh! Is that so? Well, be careful you don’t give them any news. You know they’re some of the studious kind. Athenian: I understand. Good night, boys. Truancy: Farewell, my friends. (Exit all in opposite directions. Enter Hope and Ideals). Hope: There’s no sign of him yet. Are you certain that he said half-past four? Ideals: Yes, I’m certain. Well. Hope, he’s going to fail me this time. Hope: Ideals, you must be patient. He’ll be here soon—even now I hear someone approaching. I’ll see. (Exit. Enter Athenian with nervous steps). Ideals (With his back towards Athenian): Oh, Athenian, I had great confi- dence in you, but— Athenian (softly): Ideals! Ideals (Turning quickly): Is that you speaking. Athenian? What have you been doing and pray, where have you been today? Athenian: Yes, it is I, and I wasn’t feel-ing-ing— Oh. Ideals, I have no courage left—but look! Look where I am! I was enticed into the society of Truancy and “that other set’’ you told me about. Now I’ve made a failure of myself. Ideals, is there such a thing as another chance? Ideals: Yes. Courage my boy! There may be a chance to crawl back in safety. Hope (Entering): Tell me! Tell me! Athenian, have you lost your last oppor- tunity at Athens High? Ideals: He has lost the first fight, but he has conquered the inclination he had to join Frivolity and “her set’’—and that’s the greater victory. Hope: But isn’t Athenian going to try again? Athenian: Certainly, but where is Opportunity? (Exit Hope). Ideals: He will be here soon and this time when you try you’ll finish with honors, my boy! Opportunity: Athenian! Athenian: Oh. Opportunity, forgive me, but I thought you had such foolish ideas, it made me shudder to think of your friendship, but now! Oh. Opportunity! Guide me on the road to success. Opportunity: “An honest confession is good for the soul.’’ Come Athenian, with the help of Ideals I’ll guide you back to where Knowledge is always awaiting you at Dear Athens High. (Exit—Curtain). THE END. 9 HONORA COVENEY, ’18. LILLIAN GEROULD, 18. PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS It is my pleasant privilege to express in behalf of the class of 1918 something of the feeling that naturally arises at this period, when we are about to part from our school to do our portion of the great task which our country has set itself to accomplish. Our first thought is of gratitude to our instructors. Thanks and much more we owe to those who have so long labored to fit us for the work we will have to do. How keen should be our desire to become more like the ideals they have set before us! They have prepared the ground and planted the seed. Let us see that is grows well. As a class our goal is reached. The reward for which we have so earnestly been working is ours. In the short time past we have learned to love our school very dearly, but now, as we are about to leave it, we can see that that love is but the earnest of the love which we should and must bear to our nation, now in the throes of war. We have been striving for the welfare of our school. Now let us strive still more for the welfare of our country. To strive for justice should be the aim of every man, woman, girl or boy who lives within its boundaries. We justly take pride in the fact that we are graduates of Athens High School, but what greater pride should we have than that we are AMERICANS? A fortunate class we are to have finished the first step in our career in time to be of some assistance in helping Uncle Sam to effect the great change that is about to come in the world toward establishing the cause of democracy. As we go forth, probably each with a different duty to perform, let us do that duty with the earnestness, the eagerness and with the honesty that will ever bring honor to our school and reward to our country. WESLEY VANNOY, ’18. CLASS HISTORY First, and Second Years Entering the high school was a strange and new experience and we were all nervous and excited. There were fifty-seven in the class and no one knew what to do or where to go. We were certainly as green as freshmen are expected to be. The first year in high school our class was not organized, but we were allowed to have two class editors for The Athenian. Celestia Ovenshire and Raymond Williams were chosen. Our class seemed to have a strange influence over the teachers. Miss Roper, our English teacher, remained only a month. In Latin the fate of the teachers was even worse. First we had Miss Louise Cowell, then Miss Alice Stiles, and while we were waiting for another teacher, Edwin Campbell and Irvin Macafee acted as supply teachers. But the fates were more propitious and we finally succeeded in getting Miss Ikeler for English and Mrs. Page for Latin. When we became second-year students, there were forty-seven in the class. We were allowed to organize our class and Miss Ikeler became our class teacher. We elected as president, Marjorie Carner; vice president, Celestia Ovenshire; secretary, Isabella Catlin; treasurer, Wesley Vannoy; Class editors, Celestia Ovenshire and Paul Evans. During the year we gave a play entitled Pygmalion and Galatea before the high school. Also different students of the class appeared before the high school giving recitations and book reviews. We realized, however, that our real work would not begin until we entered our Junior year. Then we would begin to see the value of high school and would work with a greater purpose in mind. ANNA CATLIN, 18. Junior and Senior Years After two years of high school we became more a part of the school and immediately started to organize our class. The Junior Girls’ Walking Club was organized first. Mrs. Page was our class teacher and we took many enjoyable trips around the country, after which we had supper in the Domestic Science rooms. Nothing very exciting happened the first half of our year as Juniors. On the 15th of February we saw our dear school go up in smoke, but although the building was 10 gone, the spirit back of that school was what counted, because we did not miss a day of school, but went to school in the Methodist and Presbyterian churches, which were so kind as to open their doors to us. Our class presidents were Harold Weller and Elinor Curtiss; editors were Marjorie Carner and Leland Grenell. Our Senior year was an active one. We had two bake sales and then we decided we would give our Senior Fair. Each class was charged two dollars for a corner in the gymnasium and could sell what they desired. Different features of the fair made it a great success. The Seniors then decided to give the play, and The Taming of the Shrew was chosen. The next question to arise was what to do with our money. We thought of going to Washington but because of the conditions existing on account of the war, we thought it best not to go. and instead bought War Savings Stamps. Altogether our last two years in high school, as well as our first two years, were beneficial to us and now that we are through we sincerely regret to leave high school because of its many pleasant memories, but it only fitted us for our next step in life and in that we can say these years in high school have surely been worth while. KATHRYN LYNCH, ’18. |E3 STATISTICS 1914-1018 The class of 1918 entered Athens High School with fifty-seven members. At the beginning of the second year there were forty-three, two students having come in from other schools. The third year there were forty-five. Nine of these entered from the class of ’17 and one came from another school. Two students dropped back into the present Junior class. Three others who had left school came back to graduate with our class, but one of these joined the army and is now a soldier of Uncle Sam. In this, our last year, there are thirty out of the fifty-seven who will graduate. Four of these came from other schools. Ten are members of the high school choir. Eight girls and two boys are interested in athletics. The girls are all members of the High School Girls’ Auxiliary. MAXINE W. SALSMAN, ’18. 1 3 ta Should High School Roys Leave School Now to Enlist in the Army? Our country is giving its people the best satisfaction along the lines of education of any nation in the world. The graduates of our colleges and universities who formerly were compelled to go to some other country in order to complete their course in whatever line they were specializing are now able to get as thorough a training here as in any European university. Up to this time our country had produced some of the best mechanics and scientists that have ever been known in the history of the world, but because of their foreign education we have not always received the benefit of their wonderful genius. Now why should we, a self-made nation, allow our boys to leave high school, an institution which gives the young boy his only foundation for the development of his future? High school training not only helps the young man, but also makes him a great credit to his nation in every respect. One who has had this one great chance and has not accepted it might, in plain English, be called a traitor, for he has deceived his country and has lost a chance only once offered in a lifetime—a loss that will make him slow to respond to the demands of civilization. At the present time the Government does not ask the young men between the ages of sixteen and eighteen to enlist in its great national army for there are men who, far better physically as well as mentally equipped, are already enlisted in this great army. Boys should be far-sighted enough to see that by their enlistment there would be a great lack of technically trained men. Now, High School boys, picture to yourselves the near future, if this patriotic idea of yours were to be carried out. We, once a great nation, prosperous and honorable, might find ourselves crippled when peace is declared, by a dearth of engineers and physicians. Since our enlistment, boys, will not benefit ourselves nor our country, let us stay out of the army until the call comes for our class; then will be the time to show our patriotism. JOSEPH FRANCKE, ’18. 11 CLASS MOTTO Now, more than ever, Is the day of slogans, a day when we need to awaken to our duties. Our motto is: Truth Conquers All Things. We believe that nothing but what is true can succeed; anything which looks like insincerity is bound to fail. We know that, if all men were more upright and truthful, life would be more successful. Truth is of as much value in small things as in the larger and more important afTairs. In order to be truthful, we have to have a strong mind and be perfectly honest with ourselves. Even if you are criticized unjustly by your friends, do not give up. You have accomplished your part when you know that you have done your best. Truth is the foundation of all art, literature and science; in fact, of all worthy things in existence. In every branch of work which we do. truth is the essential factor. The scientist who works in chemistry has to be very careful to perform the experiments and to get the true valences; if he make3 a mistake, the whole matter is wrong. So it is with life. If it were not for the truth, we would be living in a very strange land, a land where all paths would be crooked, a land without any justice. Therefore, we. the class of 1918, choose this for our guide: Truth Conquers All Things. LILLIAN M. BURNS, 18. te tei fca ADVICE TO THE JUNIORS For three years the members of the class of 1918 have watched carefully over the Juniors, sometimes being encouraged by the attitude towards their work, but more often being discouraged at the lack of interest. We have remained quiet and uncomplaining, hoping that you would mend your ways, but, alas! you have not. Now we find it our bounden duty to give this class, so sorely in need of advice, a severe reprimand, because are we not now about to bestow upon you that justly honored and most coveted name in all high school careers? Would we be justified in sending you forth into that realm of Seniorhood without first having prepared you in some small way to take such a responsible position? Before giving any advice we must consider for a few brief moments the subject of our attention, that is. whether you know so much that this giving advice would be merely a waste of time or whether you know enough to take a few practical hints from ones who know, that in the future you will be able to carry the name of Senior with perfect ease. As a class you are very large, in the head, but remember in years to come there are others in the high school besides yourselves and if a little more time wero spent on your studies than on making speeches perhaps your class average would be higher. We are well aware of the fact that you have among your number various political leaders of no small ability, but remember to confine your arguments to certain places and times and do not carry them into class with you. When boasting of your many virtues, don’t make shrewdness the leading factor, because, see how cleverly the wool was pulled over your eyes by a member of a higher class when you bought your class rings. Now that I have tried to the best of my ability to show you a few, a very few in fact, of your weak points as a class, I will endeavor to give to the individual members a few pointers. To the President, Harold Tonkin, we advise that in the future you refrain from taking politics so much in hand. And also Harold, be careful and don’t eat too much. We must comply more with Mr. Hoover’s orders. Genevieve Brown must keep up her profession and make cheese, perhaps for some boys over here. There is surely something in your class that attracts the boy and keeps them in school. And say. Muriel, come down from that perch and bring Rheta with you. Your one ambition has been to tower over the rest and since you have achieved this, why not come back to earth and live like the rest of us? Everett, are you taking Economy this year? If so you don't seem to be using it to very good advantage. Now we suggest that you and Honora use one wagon instead of two when coming to school. Tib, did you ever hear the story on “The Death of a Pin?” If you haven't we 12 refer you to Mr. Bowen Immediately, or perhaps somebody, somewhere, sometime will be without their “milk” because you were so slow in shacking it. I'll bet you never were so slow as to miss a train enroute to Towanda. Walter Lunger is very popular among the fairer sex of the high school, but he, too, has a few virtues lacking. Perhaps it is a good thing for him that he has patience and a good physical condition or he would be a nervous wreck trying to keep track of his books. We can safely say, if they were in their right place, he could not find them. Next we come to the gentleman, George Barton, who has a great lack of interest in politics, but what interest he has is directed to the new party, the Socialists. You will no doubt have some new members with you next year, Mr. Barton, as your class has a number of radical members. Hilda Morey is a very “quiet” member of the “Ask me no questions, I’ll tell you no lies club” of your class, but when taken by surprise she can make a lot more noise than playing the piano. Wayne Howland should change his gait or someone is apt to mistake him for a rollicking sailor on a furlough. And the next time you want to sleep, Wayne, we advise you to remain home, as that snoring sung to the tune of “Bring Back My Bonnie to Me” is rather annoying to the German IV. students. And, John Weller, we advise you to post a list of your office hours. Of course if you are not at home or at the Bank, there is little need to ask where you are, but, it would be a little more convenient to have a schedule, that’s all. And Emily Tozer and Louise Schrier, you should not be so reserved. The men surely must live on this universe, the dear little things that they are, and why be so reproachful towards them? You cannot blame a person for what he doesn’t know. While I think of it, Paul, don’t let the girls turn your head. You know they are very tricky and need constant watching. Then there is Marie Salsman and Thelma Brown, equally good at reciting poetry, but say girls, why not go on the road? Thelma could compose the verses and Marie recite them. Why, you might even take Celestia with you. She could entertain “some.” Stanley Payne, the next time you want to give a party, wire a line to Uncle Sam and ascertain the weather conditions and don’t leave it to the sleigh load driver or the chaperones, as it were, because serious trouble often results. Your class has various clubs, one of which has quite a number on its list. This is the so called, “Silent Club” and is composed of Misses Margaret and Grace Smith, Marion Sherman, Esther Crompton and a few others. But remember, girls, “Still Water Runs Deep.” And, Tuney, you have been very warm this winter, have’nt you, with your “Foxey Mittens.” This is first class material, but, like many other things it grows old with age. The road conditions in the surrounding country are improving rapidly and soon you will not have to go out of town on business. “Buy at Home” is the Christmas slogan, you know. Frances Mills and Hinton Cook will surely make good language teachers, especially if they teach that particular kind of Latin known as “Hog Latin.” If you combine William Gerould’s knowledge with your common sense, with proper management you might even be able to publish a book on this subject. Halleck Raup must follow out his ambition to be a decorator. His artistic ability should carry him farther than decorating store windows, however. But many a famous decorator might say, “that's how I got my start.” And, Leigh Crawford, we implore you not to give away all of your clothes. See how neatly you could use that base ball suit you gave away. Perhaps “Dutch” has those old socks yet. One never knows, does one? Now Algie Winters, alias Dutch, we pray you don’t wear out so much shoe leather between the store and the high school building. Are you sure your name is on the roll? And say Dutch, have you a slogan? If not, we might suggest an old and familiar one, “Besser spat als nie.” Last but not least on your roll is Bert Squires. Why you should hear and see Bert recite Geometry! I am sure the class is reminded of the song What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For.” And Bert have you a monopoly on the typewriter? We hope some day to hear you are private secretary, or who knows, 13 even president of the U. S. Agricultural Society, as we know you have extended knowledge along this line. We will not attempt to give any more advice. If we should give all that is needed it would fill many volumes. As you have not chosen your class motto. I think thiB one will be a great help to you : Oh wad some power the giftie gie us To see ourselves as others see us, It wad frae monie a blunder free us And foolish notion. CATHHYN FLANAGAN. ‘18. r.i I i THK JUNIOR RESPONSE We fully realize the marked ability of the class of 1918 and it is with regret and sickness of heart that we think of your leaving us. Your advice we take with great seriousness, yet you must remember that the class of 1919 is also a very fine class, and of course we cannot help but hold our heads high as we think of being Seniors next year. SENIORS! How strange that sounds! It seems rather hard to think that next year there will be no class above us and we will be IT. There has never been any bitter feeling between the Junior and Senior classes, but always a feeling of partnership. I remember, when we came into high school, we were paid very little attention except that of bearing the brunt of every joke, and. as you. Second Year class then, were seated next to the First Years, we soon became quite friendly and it was from then we always wished to be as good in our work and obtain as high a rank as you have gained. We still look up to you, although you will no longer be classed as high school students, as setting us a certain standard in the world to which we must climb in order to be able to think that we did as well as the class of 1918. The class of 1918 has filled a very important place in Athens High School. The Senior girls have played a very important part in high school activities throughout their high school course. They have also represented their class in basketball. Red Cross work and in the High School Congress. The Senior boys—yes, we must still call you boys—also have done their share toward the interest of the school. There are only a few of you in class, but you have well represented 1918 in baseball, football, basketball. High School Congress and the different societies of the school. And how can we help but miss you! But yet we should be glad to see you go. knowing that the world and government are in great need of great minds, and surely you can do your bit” nobly along all lines. So take this word from a friendly guy. When out in the world, don’t hold your head too high. For sure as nature’s stones protrude from the earth below. So sure will your name be known wherever you chance to go. WALTER F. LUNGER. 19. |ra fca fca PRESENTATION In choosing the articles for the Presentation. I used much thought in selecting those that would be useful to each one in later life. I hope you all will be benefited by them and that they will always bring to you happy memories of vour high school days. For fear that after the war. uniforms will be scarce, and then life will lose its luster for Miss Mills. I give her this soldier boy. Miss Francke. we are sorry to hear that your home is not in Athens. You must always remember the town and its people and doubtless the best reminded will be an lngersoll-Rand pin. I always long to see people content. Fearing that some day Miss Flanagan will not have enough to talk about. I thought this pacifier would come in handy. Athens High School has always been noted for its athletic ability. That she may always keep in practice, a basketball will be appropriate for Miss Leighton. 1 hope that Miss Prince will never undertake too great tasks by herself. She might a great deal better Let George Do It.” 14 In her teaching, should gentlemen visitors come unexpectedly and should she lose her voice through fright, I'm sure Miss earner can use this bell to quiet her students. In case, Mr. Francke, you are out some day and cannot get powder, this puff will be a help to beautify your complexion. Miss Curtiss, having seen and conquered all in sight on the earth, you will perhaps need this telescope to discover new territory. As long as Miss Catlin contemplates the creamery business, a milk wagon will be necessary to help her deliver her products. We see that Miss Seidell, since coming amongst us, has taken a great liking to Cat(lins) and this little cat will help amuse her when she feels blue. How sad it would be, if Mr. Vunnoy ever found himself unoccupied and with-nothing to play with! If you keep this rattle-box in your pocket, I’m sure you’ll always find amusement. Some day, Miss Macafee, you miy be where circumstances will not allow people to hear your merry laughter. Keep this muffler with you and it will prove a great benefit. Perhaps, Mr. Leverton, if you put these spikes in your shoes, you may avoid falling down into mud puddles. Miss Gori, we all sympathize with you in your loneliness, but keep this “Rock” near you and try to comfort yourself. I had some difficulty in deciding what household utensil would be the most useful for Miss Salsman, but finally decided that a rolling pin would be very handy both in household duties and also in case of robbers or enforcing the laws. I am sure, Miss Taylor, that you could not survive the year if you did not receive compliments from “the eye specialist.” These glasses will be very useful. Should we wish to summon Miss Coveney in haste and her faithful horse “Lady” were not at her command, this little horse will prove most helpful. It is needless for me to tell for whom this alarm clock is. Miss Luckey, it is about time you learn to get up on time. Mr. Grenell, I’ve been watching you and wondering what makes you so preoccupied. Now I see you have no peanuts; so take these and be contented. It seems a pity that Miss Lynch did not find this strong box at the beginning of her school days, but I’m sure she’ll find it of use for her lost .strayed or stolen belongings. To the artist of the class I give these paints. With them, Miss Gerould, paint your masterpiece. It would be the height of folly to keep these hairpins from Miss Stevens. Mildred, was there ever a time when you did not need one? Could Miss Burns be happy without her Drake? This is a small one but perhaps it will serve the purpose. Lucille, you have never failed us when we went to you for advice; so keep this dictionary always with you, Miss Stevens. Miss Gerould, we have always enjoyed hearing you sing. Lillian, to further develop your musical talent for the world, use this jews harp. You can easily get this telephone in your pocket, Miss Sabin. It is shockless and wireless but very reliable. It grieves me greatly to give Miss Tomkins this little whip, but I knew that her teachers needed one to correct her because of her insubordination. We have all been bored (?) to death by the extreme talkativeness of Miss Rothloff. You may now play this music box and give us a rest from your chatter. Miss Newman, seeing that your interests are all in Europe, this little doll will be pleasant company. One side will remind you of France and the other of Sweden. LAURA JANE CAMPBELL, ’18. Its CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of Athens High School, in the County of Bradford, State of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind and understanding, do this fourteenth day of June, nineteen hundred and eighteen, make, publish and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills made by us, in manner following 15 To the Athens High School we give and bequeath all of the rest, residue, and remainder of the real, personal, and mixed property to be used for the purchase of pictures for the new building. To the Junior Class we bequeath our perseverance in order that they may obtain as high a standard as we have obtained, and that they may, in no way, lower the spirit of dignity of the Class of 1918. To the Second Year class we leave our spirit of ingenuity, in which they are already well blessed. To the First Year class we leave our class average, being assured that they will need it before their high school course is completed. To Bert Squires we bequeath Cathryn Flanagan’s attentiveness, in order that his mathematical powers may be strengthened. To Muriel Carner we bequeath Harold Leverton’s ready smile. To Grace Smith we give Laura Campbell’s solemn demeanor, hoping that she will become more studious as she enters upon the duties of her Senior year. To “Tibby” Page we bequeath Beatrice Rothloff’s restlessness, that she may not become too sedate. To Mildred Carmer we leave Sibyl Macafee’s superfluity of laughter. To Genevieve Brown we bequeath Elinor Curtiss' ability to expound the knowledge found in books. To Harold Tonkin we give “Kay” Lynch's ability for remembering, which was bequeathed to her by the Class of 1917. To Thelma Brown we leave Mildred Stevens’ happy disposition, that the Senior Class of 1919 may not lack that essential quality of merriment. To Marie Salsman we bequeath Evangeline Leighton’s early rising powers. To Halleck Kaup we bequeath “Zeb” Luckey’s charming manner, which we hope will be as useful to him as it has been to “Zeb” in squeezing through many difficulties. To Hinton Cook we leave “Sid’s” timidity, hoping that he will not be so outspoken in the future. To Rheta Samson we bequeath Josephine Gori’s oratorical ability, which has aided us many times in our Senior year. To Hilda Morey we give Marjorie earner’s quality of sobriety, believing that it will make her a more dignified Senior. To Wayne Howland we bequeath Margaret Sabin’s ability to really know German. To Walter Lunger we bequeath Mildred Gerould’s pleasing disposition, that he may never do or say anything that he will be sorry for. To Paul Stevens we bequeath Lucille Stevens’ name, that he may never be without one. To Esther Crompton we bequeath Donna Mills’ ability for writing stories, in order that the Senior class of 1919 may not be without a novelist. To Mildred Sherman we leave Marguerite Newman’s poetical abilty, believing that the Senior class of 1919 will also need a poet. We do hereby set our hand and seal this fourteenth day of June. CLASS OF 1918, LUCILE PRINCE, '18. THE CLASS PROPHECY Before entering upon this utterance concerning the class of 1918, let me say that this prophecy is an inspired prediction. A short time ago, as I was studying the students in the Senior class, trying to discover by their characteristics thus far in life, what they would be doing, say ten years from now, a most extraordinary incident occurred. It was both supernatural and prophetic. I was at a loss in attempting to analyze it. Finally, however, it dawned upon me that I had seen a most uncommon and remarkable vision. Of course, the significance of this fact, since none of you have seen a vision, is lost. Nevertheless, I will portray to you the future of each member of this class of 18 as it was shown to me. Helen Luckey, always so quiet and shy, was the first person whom I saw. She was sitting at her desk in a large, bright, cheerful room cozily furnished. Many papers were strewn about the floor. That which attracted my attention 16 most was the serene, contented and. indeed, exalted expression upon her face. Of course, I next looked to see what it was that she so enjoyed. In an instant I had grasped the situation. Helen, dear child, was writing poetry. The next scfene, however, was most appalling. At first sight, it seemed to be night. But soon, my eyes having become accustomed to the dimness, beheld the interior of a base hospital, in which there were many wounded soldiers and many doctors and nurses hurrying to and fro. And then whom should I see, but my happy-go-lucky chum, Laura Jane Campbell? But alas! I would that the curtain had dropped at that instant. For Laura, bearing a tray loaded with medicines, bandages, etc., suddenly STUBBED HER TOE, and deposited herself, tray and all upon the floor. And in my vision of Jo Gori, I detected a characteristic for which I. at least, was thankful. There in the office of the Ulster Creamery, with the sun streaming through an east window, with the large timepiece indicating that it was seven o’clock, sat Josephine Gori, busily adding accounts. How glad I am that, at last, Josephine has outgrown the habit, which held her so strongly while in high school, of being late! She would come at a little after seven in the morning. Now a railroad station appeared before my eyes. Almost immediately an engine steamed and puffed into view. And. surprise of surprises! There at the throttle stood our wise student of languages, Margaret Sabin. She had realized her greatest ambition—she was an engineer! But Maxine Salsman! There she stood, in her garden costume hoeing vigorously on her piece of ground. The garden was really quite large and little sprouts of green could be seen coming up. By replacing the coxswain with Paul, she was imitating Mrs. Aleshine. and raising onions on shares. Joseph Francke. always so choice of his strong, immaculate hands. I found working in the chemical department of a munitions plant. I was pleased at seeing Joe so cheerful under such trying circumstances. Just at this moment. I beheld a beautiful bouquet of roses (I can’t imagine who sent them) being carried by an usher down to the platform of a large opera house. There on the stage, a very charming lady was bowing, smiling and acknowledging the applause of her audience. Then as the young woman, whom I now recognized as Lillian Taylor, moved toward the piano. I realized that a classmate of mine was conducting a very pleasing and much appreciated recital. The next picture was of a large schoolroom, occupied by children of. perhaps, the second grade. And at the front of the room stood a teacher, whom I knew at a glance was loved by her pupils. This teacher was none other than the vociferous Myra Tompkins of the class of ’18. Now I seemed to enter a large library. It was cool and restful. But suddenly my eyes alighted upon the librarian and I was astounded. I soon recovered my wits, however, when I remembered how capable Katherine Lynch was in keeping track of her books at school. Honora Coveney was the next personage I beheld. And. indeed, she was a personage of a very rare kind. There in the big ring rode Honor upon a sorrel horse, now standing upon its back, now dismounting, and then going through many new and unheard-of stunts. It seemed to be a very long time before I saw anything else; then slowly, dimly, but gradually becoming more distinct. I beheld our dear friend. Lucile Prince, whose ambition it was to be a missionary in India., patiently mending a small hole in a man’s sock. Lucile was bluffing us about her future. Evangeline Francke, so stately and dignified, proved herself to be “game” for anything. In my vision I saw her as a conductor, taking up the tickets in a passenger train. Then Marguerite Newman appeared on the scene. Evidently she had carried out her ambition, as a missionary to Alaska, for she seemed to be playing tag with several small Esquimos. Wesley Vannoy, our dimpling and brilliant president. I found in the state senate chamber, delivering a most convincing address. So. “Sid,” don’t waste any time by attempting to study medicine, because that may not be your calling. Then Harold N. Leverton. whose melancholy disposition so depressed us, came into view. As a horse jockey, he had much time for argument, his hobby, and as he went flying by on his steed I saw the beginnings of a much greater renown 17 than that which he would have obtained, had he followed the career of a politician. I wanted to kiss Lillian Burns when I saw her. but of course I couldn’t, as she was only visionary. She looked so sweet and demure in her white Dutch cap and white apron, and she was feeding some chickens that were so tame that they would eat from her hand. I think she must have been on John’s farm, don’t you? Laura Seidell, beloved by a freshman. I found in a large restaurant serving the people most courteously and timidly. Again I became aware of a large stage in an immense theatre, which was literally packed with people. As the curtain slowly rose, I beheld Cathryn Flanagan entertaining her audience with a clever dance. The next scene was very alarming. I could quite distinctly see an aeroplane madly careering among the clouds. Finally, after several hairbreadth escapes from certain death, the machine swiftly descended to earth. And whom should I see on the seat of that flyer but our own basketball captain, Evangeline Leighton? Now Sibyl Macafee thinks she is going to study drafting. But she will not study it long, for in my vision, I saw her cleverly sticking to her horse as it rushed wildly down the road, evidently in pursuit of something, for smoke kept issuing from her gun. Finally she overtook a guilty-looking fellow, in whose hands were two heavy bags, probably of stolen money. And at that moment her sheriff’s button flashed before me. Elinor Curtiss, our valedictorian, I discovered as an excellent private secretary. As always, she had carried out her own definite plans. Then came Leland Grenell (who always tilts his head on one side like a sparrow) as a contractor. And indeed, I believe he was just putting the finishing touches on our high school building. Then I saw Anna Catlin, always noisy, when in school, standing in a kitchen, kneading something which, I think, was intended to be bread. I here extend my sincerest sympathy to Clarence. Beatrice Rothloff. another noisy schoolgirl. I found in an office, busily engaged as editor of a large newspaper. And the next scene was apparently a box party in a city theatre. I really be-there was a French gentleman there, judging by the deference paid him. On scanning the participants of this little party, I beheld Mildred Stevens, magnificently gowned, cleverly acting the part of hostess. Now I beheld a charming little tea room in which many people were gathered And then I saw Lillian Gerould as the owner of this little shop receiving her customers in a most benign manner. But now I could hardly believe what I saw. There in a limousine, wearing a liveried costume, and driving the car swiftly and unflinchingly, sat Lucille Stevens, rapidly bearing her employer out of sight. The next view was of a large art gallery. Some clever artist was having an exhibit. Upon examining a beautiful portrait, I saw the name. Mildred Gerould. The last scene in my marvelous vision was at the Fair Grounds. Of course, there were all kinds of amusements. There in the ticket office of a merry-go-round, stood our quiet, bashful, unadventurous Donna Mills, very excited and working industriously at this new job of hers. This Is the last of my vision of the class of 1918. It is my sincere hope that no one will take it other than seriously. MARJORIE CARNER, 18. CLASS FOIBLES We, the class of 1918, have faults few and virtues many. But one thing surely can be seen; of boys we have scarcely any. Those we have, they are no frauds; there’s Grenell with that upward gaze. And Leverton with a smile so broad, and that far away look on his face. Joe, he is so fickle, he thought it would be fine To Join the troop of Liberals, and then changed his mind. Now Sid” Vannoy is a good little boy, who tries very hard not to smile. But his teachers sometimes he does annoy, for he’s smiling all the while. There is a girl named Catlin, who is extremely quiet, And with her hair is battling, e’en though there is a riot. 18 When all are quiet and studying, a common thing to see Is Laura and Cathryn arguing; they simply cannot agree. And then there is a blushing girl, “Marj” Carner is her name. Some people nicknamed her “Pearle;” she's bound to capture fame. Hail! Queen Sibyl, the boss of the ranch, bow down to her commands. Do not forget by mere mischance, to obey all her demands. The Gerould sisters can’t be beat for singing, so they say. But if they would speak, ’twould be such a treat we’d let them talk all day. Tho' Miss Taylor may not like to hear it. being melancholy will kill her spirit. Don’t grieve because your “Art’s” away. Cheer up! he’ll return some day. Hello, Miss Sabin, do give us aid; don’t keep us here this way, For war tax do not be afraid, tomorrow is payday. Another girl is “Lily” Burns, who tries so good to be. But when the teachers are not near, she talks unceasingly. The stage is set for Donna Mills, an actress of technique. But be very careful what you say. for Donna’s sure to weep. There is a girl in our class, most of us call her “Max;” Don't ask her for a pencil or books. I guess she thinks we’re all crooks. “Zeb” Luckey. with her smock so rare, kids all her friends with glee. When school is called, she’s never there, she’s always late you see. There’s Myra, “Jo” and “Meg.” all with raven locks; They spend much time in primping, and fussing with their frocks. Then follows Laura Seidell, so quiet and retiring; About her there is much to tell; her voice is quite inspiring. Now once there was a little maid whose name was Katherine Lynch. For a lost book she made a raid, and found it was no cinch. There is Honora Coveney, who rides to school each day; Sometimes she gets uneasy, and does not like to stay. “Zanzie,” “Zanzie.” tall and serene, to “Lil” always has something to say; Now “Zanie,” I think it is quite mean, you don’t share with all that way. Miss Curtiss is an author, a writer of renown. But in order to read her writing, we must stand upside down. We wish to know. Miss Stevens, what makes you blush that way? “Oh. you make me nervous.” you often hear her say. Beatrice Rothloff’s a quiet miss, she seldom speaks; Someone said, it was just like this, she was afraid her voice would squeak. There’s two Lucilles in our class. Miss Stevens and Miss Prince; One day in Spanish class they laughed, and they haven’t done it since. EVANGELINE LEIGHTON. '18. lm jri fe tea WHAT THE WAR DEMANDS OF THE YOUNG MAN After three years of battle on the seas and fields of Europe, we the greatest nation of the world, first in democracy, first in liberty and freedom, first in the ‘government of the people, by the people, and for the people”—find ourselves taking part in the conflict. We, the men and women of these United States, are called upon to make sacrifices, in order to effect the great cause that we have undertaken; namely, to make the world safe to live in. We will try to do this with the same spirit that our forefathers have handed down to us from Lexington, Concord and Valley Forge. We will never complain; so let this come to you not as a complaint, but rather as a defense of the title under which we here write. War is declared. What is first needed? The answer is men. men. and more men. Men to enter the trenches, men to brave the seas, and men to keep up our ndustries at home. There are young men who have spent their boyhood at school, completed their high school and through hard labor have spent a few years at college or university; others who have just completed their courses and are ready to establish themselves n some profession; another group- who each day return from their different labors to find an old mother and a sister, whose livelihood is dependent upon them; still another class, who are daily striving to bring happiness to a wife and small children 19 —but what happens to all? One by one they answer their country’s call. Goodbyes are given, not those on the leaving of their beloved ones for a brief absence, but a farewell; for some will never return to that which was their life's happiness. To leave behind a career that one has struggled to gain, to leave the home that has always been the place of his lifelong joy, and to leave those living ones behind, who were always his great happiness, are the sacrifices that young men must some to realize. But there is the great sacrifice the young man must offer—his life. He is called upon to meet every kind of modern warfare, to face the unseen enemy that is beneath him and to enter the trenches, which he accepts as his home. He must expose his body to the enemy’s dangerous weapon—the deadly gases, and then comes his turn to go over the top.” In doing his part of the work, to win the battle, he, the soldier, is found to contend with the hottest part of what Sherman called WAR. HAROLD LEVERTON, ’18. h h WHAT THE WAR DEMANDS OF THE YOUNG WOMAN When the great world war started four years ago, we acknowledged that the first call was for young men to enter the training camps, but there was also a great demand for Red Cross nurses. The demand for women counterbalances those for men. If men are needed for the trenches, women are needed for the hospitals. They are needed on the firing line as much as men. When men are wounded. Red Cross nurses are needed to care for the wounded. We all know the one who goes to France takes his life in his hands, as it were. But this is no more true of the man than of the woman. The Red Cross nurse who goes to France knows she is facing unknown dangers, but she is loyal to what she thinks her duty. In other countries it is not the men who stay home to carry on the industries of the country, but the women, and it is becoming more and more so in the United States every day. If German militarism is not soon crushed, we will have to make more sacrifices than we have thus far. The sacrifice of life is not necessarily the supreme sacrifice. It takes as great a sacrifice to care for the wounded, and to endure all with loss of sleep. We can hardly realize e amount of self-sacrifice that is going on every day all over the world, and yet women are taking as great a part in it as men. The energy that is displayed is remarkable, especially by soldiers and nurses on the firing line. There is every bit as much energy and talent displayed by the nurses caring for the wounded, as by the soldiers in the trenches. Another fact that comes under our consideration is the intellectual training of women who are taking part in this war. Most of them have a high school education, but they are giving up their careers to help Uncle Sam in this war of democracy against autocracy. LAURA SEIDELL, ’18. m to 3 £2 CLASS SONG Tonight, dear High School, we bid thee adieu, We, the class of 1918. May God grant thee the peace, and the honor and fame Which we feel is your due. And when as alumni we return, how gladly will we come. We will honor thy name as our Alma Mater, And as wanderers will we return home. So farewell, High School, and farewell schoolmates all; At our parting we may shed a tear, But how joyfully, though hesitating perhaps. We respond to life’s urgent call. And when on life’s course, as helmsmen we steer Our bark through the foamy deep, As a jewel we know that your teaching we will try In our innermost heart to keep. 20 MILDRED GEROULD, ’18. The Senior Class Officers WESLEY VANNOY In arguging too, the parson owned his skill, For e’en though vanquished he could argue still. In Sid one will find a willing leader. Treasurer of class in '16. President of Checker Club in ’17. Clerk of Senate in '17. President of class in ’18. Football quarterback. Tomato Club. DONNA MILLS ‘Your affections are infinite And cannot be exhausted.’’ “Tut is found to be a very popular young lady wherever she goes, as she is always ready to “do her bit. Page of the House in ’17. President of Tomato Club in ’17. Checker Club. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. MYRA TOMKINS “Maiden! with the fair brown tresses Shading o’er the dreamy eye. Myra may have a dreamy eye, but her work does not suffer from dreams. Secretary of class in ’16, ’17, ’18. Exchange Editor in '18. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. MARJORIE GARNER “Dignified, stately, florid, much at ease. No one knows what Marjorie’s ambition is, yet we are assured that her serene nature will find its niche in the universe. President of class in ’16. President of Senate in ’17. Class Athenian Editor in ’17. Girls’ Chorus and Glee Club. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. 21 The Seniors, HONORA COVENY “To say why gals act so or so, Or don’t ’ould be presuming Mebby to mean yes and say no Comes nateral to woman.” A necesssary light in our class, but not always found when wanted. Deutsche Verein. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. ELINOR CURTISS ’Tis good to be merry and wise.” Elinor never confessed that lessons worried her. yet she managed to assimilate enough to become valedictorian. President of class in ’17. Sec’v-Treasurer of Walking Club, ’17 and ’18. Checker Club. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. MILDRED STEVENS “I find earth not gray but rosy, Heaven not grim but fair of hue.” There’s no need looking glum around “Steve. for you’ll have no company. Assistant Business Manager of The Athenian in ’18. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. JOSEPHINE GORI How ladylike, how queenlike she appears.” Jo is another year-old member of our class who has proved herself a necessity. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. 22 The Seniors, LUCILE PRINCE “A maiden modest and yet self-possessed Youthful and beautiful and simply dressed. Don’t look so weary, Lucile, only a small corner of the atlas rests on your shoulders. Vice President of Girls’ Athletic Association in ’17. Secretary and Treasurer of Glee Club in 17. Basket Ball Team in ’17. Girls’ Chorus and Glee Club. Checker Club. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. MILDRED GEROULD “Modest and shy as a nun is she. “Midge is a very talented young miss with brush and pencil. She knows how to sing, too. Girls’ Chorus and Glee Club. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. LILLIAN GEROULD Our work counts for more than our talk. I.|llian- is very quiet but a willing worker. Girls’ Chorus and Glee Club. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. LUCILLE STEVENS “Dear Priscilla, quaint and very Like a modern Puritan. Lucille is a most conscientious maiden who always has her lessons. Tomato Club. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. 23 The Seniors. LKLAND GRENKLL “A man that fortune's buffets and rewards Hast ta’en with equal thanks. A very necessary member of our class, ‘•Pete has proved himself equal to any situation. Pa e of Senate in '17. Secretary and Treasurer of Tomato Club in '17. Class Athenian Editor in '17. Kditor-in-Chief of The Athenian in'18. Checker Club. KVA XGELI X K FRANCK K From every blush that kindles in thy cheeks Ten thousand little loves and graces spring. Zanzi is another popular young lady who has recently become a member of our class. H. S. Girls' Auxiliary. BEATRICE ROTH LOFF Quiet people are welcome everywhere. A maiden most demure, but usually there with the lessons. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. LILLIAN Bl'RXS “Always smiling, always gay. It can not be denied that Lil has hair of a reddish hue. yet we do not think she possesses the traditional temper If so. where does she keep it? Tomato Club. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. 24 The Seniors MAXINE SALSMAN “Music hath charm to soothe the savage breast.” “Max” is very skillful at the piano and i li the violin. Basket Ball Team in ’17. Tomato Club. II. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. HELEN LUCREV “Unknown to her the rigid rule. The dull restraint, the chiding frown.” “Zeb” doesn’t let much mar her happi-ress; least of all her lessons. Girls’ Chorus and Glee Club in ’17. Tomato Club. Checker Club. II. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. SIBYL MACAFEE “A sunny disposition and an effervesing Klee Make a joyful maiden—such a maiden now is she.” Yes, indeed. Sibyl is a ‘joyful maiden’ and one who can produce some very good ideas concerning class management. Girls’ Chorus and Glee Club. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. AT HEKIXE FLANAGAX “Joy rises in me like a summer’s morn.” A large amount of enthusiasm is contained in this small lass. Vice President Tomato Club in ’17. Basket Ball Team in ’17. Checker Club. II. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. 25 The Seniors, HAROLD IJSVKRTOX “If I knew the box where the smiles were kept, No matter how large the key. Or strong the bol . I would try so hard, 'I would open, I know for me.” His is a jovial ns lure that will push its way easily through the world. Baseball Team. AW A CATLIX “She had eyes that could speak Though her tongue was silent.” Anna is an excellent student. II. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. LAURA CAMPBELL “Or light or dark, or short or tall. She sets a spring to snare them all.” A skillful debater and a politician. Girls’ Chorus and Glee Club. Basket Ball Team in ’17. A. H. S. Debating Team. Tomato Club. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. EVANGELINE LEIGHTON “Youth in pleasure should be spent. Age will come, we’ll then repent.” We wonder what is the secret of thy gaiety, Vanny. Captain of Girls’ Basket Ball Team. 17. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. 2d The Seniors KATHERINE LYNCH ' I chatter, chatter as I go To join the brimming river.” Though it is not hard to find “Kay,” “Kay” seldom knows where to find her books. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. MA KG U KRITE X E MA X “Talking is one of the fine arts—the noblest, the most important.” A young lady, poetically inclined, who never misses an opportunity to express her sentiments. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. LAURA SIEDELL “Come let us trip it as we go On the light fantastic toe.” Another fair maid with debating ability, who in the future may make an excellent stateswoman. A. H. S. Debating Team. Girls’ Chorus. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. LILLIAN TAYLOR “Love keeps the cold out better than a cloak. It serves for food and raiment.” Not too quiet not yet too talkative. Lillian avoids extremes. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. 27 The Seniors JOSEPH FRAXCKE ‘ I am very fond of the company of ladies. I like their beauty, their delicacy, their vivacity and—I like their silence. Though Joe has been with us only a year, we wonder how the class progressed so well without him. Treasurer of the Athenian Board in ’18. MARGARET SARIN Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil O’er books consumed the midnight oil? ’ A wise young lady to whom we wish success in the role of schoolma’am. Salutatorian. Deutsche Verein. H. S. Girls’ Auxiliary. ALLITERATIVE SLOGANS In the days of our grandparents the fundamental principles of elementary education were the ever popular three r’s—readin,’ ’ritin’ and ’rithmetic—and, as the saying went, taught to the rule of a hickory stick. Although these are surely essential foundations in every walk of life, they do not now have the great significance which was once given them. They are simply the stepping stones, and are considered as a matter of course, not as any great accomplishment. At another time the three h’s—the hand, the heart and the head—became the slogans. These include every principle necessary for a successful life. The heart is the source of all our individuality. The head is the seat of all our mental functions and through it our hands are guided and trained. They are a trio which has as its keynote the one word, personality. We may say with Gibbon, A heart to resolve, a head to contrive, and a hand to execute. Coming to a consideration of present day conditions, the slogan of the three p’s at once suggests itself promptness, push and patriotism. From promptness grows the principle of push, the persistent endeavor that is necessary for every effort to become a success. The spirit of patriotism now means more than any one ideal we can follow. If each citizen wishes to do his all in winning the war, he will find no better principles to follow than the three s’s—saving, sacrifice and service. Our young men are giving the best service in their power and everyone who stays at home and saves will be serving his country to the fullest extent. Through this we will be sacrificing and giving services which we had never dreamed we could. But who is not willing to do it for his country and for democracy? Trust no future, howe’er pleasant. Let the dead past bury its dead; Act. act in the living present; Heart within and God o’erhead. JOSEPHINE V. GORI. 18. 28 CLASS POEM Today, when our schooldays are over, and duties are faithfully done. When the last of school's lessons are over, and that newer life is begun. We shall strive and work as we ought to at the task we can all best do. At that work which these past years of training have fitted us to pursue. From the start we must fight our own battles- all agree that the “fight’s to the strong”— We must look to no help save our own staunch will, though the battle rage furious and long. To the one, who faithful in all things, strikes hard at the thing in hand. All success is his for the taking, so up! the world’s yours to command! Then look back as we pause at the threshold, perhaps some at the gates of fame. To give, and give with all gladness, tribute due to Athens’ name; For to her one and all give credit for paving smoothly the way For the larger tasks we’ll accomplish in the future’s opening way. MARGUERITE NEWMAN, ’18. 15} ta ta FLOWERS IN POETRY All phases of nature have been touched upon in poetry, but poets seem to delight most in the beauty and significance of flowers. Henry Timrod in his Flower Life says: “I love the world of flowers. Less for their beauty of a day, Than for the tender things they say.” Following the thought of these lines let us notice how almost human the common flowers seem to be. As modest but sincere people cannot help but win the affections of the crowd, so the everyday common flower appeals to the passerby. Wordsworth has caught this conception from the snowdrop. “Lone flower hemmed in with snows and white as they But hardier far, once more I see thee bend Thy forehead, as if fearful to offend. Like an unbidden guest.” What farmer ever laments the fate of a flower which he has turned down with the plough out in the field? Yet Robert Burns has written a beautiful poem. To the Mountain Daisy, based upon just such a simple every day incident. Have we ever thought of this flower as Burns must have when he said? “Wee, modest, crimson-tipped flow’r. Thou’s met me in an evil hour; For I maun crush among the stour Thy slender stem; To spare thee now is past my pow’r. Thou bonnie gem.” I think there is hardly a person who doesn’t like The Trailing Arbutus, for we enjoy a poem written about something we love. In The Trailing Arbutus Whittier says: “The trailing spring flower tinted like a shell Amid dry leaves and mosses at my feet. As pausing o’er the lonely flower. I bent. I thought of lives thus lonely, clogged and pent Which yet find room. Through care and cumber, coldness and decay, To lend a sweetness to the ungenial day And make the sad earth happier for their bloom.” What can be said of the lily, a flower with so much meaning to us? Some unknown author has given us a lesson through these pure white flowers: “Yes, leave it all with Him; The lilies all do. And they grow; They grow in the rain. They grow in the dew— Yes, they grow; 29 They grow in the darkness, all hid in the night; They grow in the sunshine, revealed by the night Still they grow.” A sense of comfort and cheerfulness is gained by the remembrance of the impression that some flowers have given, although at the time one may not realize what effect such a view has. Wordsworth says, after seeing a host of golden daffodils”: “I gazed—and gazed—but little thought What wealth the show to me hath brought. For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood. They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills And dances with the daffodils.” Bryant has drawn a beautiful likeness between the fringed gentian and the closing years of his own life. This flower, coming so late and seeming to be alone, does not lose heart, but rather looks up to the heavens hopefully. He says: “I would that thus, when I shall see The hour of death draw near to me. Hope, blossoming within my heart. May look to heaven as I depart.” LUCILLE STEVENS. ’18. Ki 3 VALUE OF HIGH SC HOOL PLAYS Since 1909 fifteen plays have been given by high school students. Nearly all of these were classics and directly connected with the English course. The plays were: The Merchant of Venice. Silas Marner. Vicar of Wakefield. The Princess. She Stoops to Conquer, Life of Lincoln. Old Tioga Point. Antigone, Pygmalion and Galatea. As You Like It. The Taming of the Shrew. Hiawatha, Cranford. The Rivals, and a musical comedy. The Captain of Plymouth. The public have proved by their patronage that they are glad of the opportunity to see the presentation of these plays. The money received from them has always been used for a good purpose, as in the instance of the play given in 1917. The sum of fifty dollars received from this was given over to the Alumni Association to be used as they see fit. It is very essential to give plays of high character. Foremost of all is the fact that it raises the standard of the school. The student gains a confidence in himself which is to him a never-ending benefit. It also furnishes a splendid opportunity to present these plays before the students with an effect that could not have been gained by reading them. Take as an example Portia in The Merchant of Venice. After seeing the character in a play, it becomes so much more real that it arouses interest when the play is read and it does not seem to be a dry. hard thing to interpret. as oftentimes something of that sort does seem to the student. The class as a whole derive great benefit from the successful presentation of such plays, but it is also of inestimable value to the high school as a whole. It increases high school spirit and promotes pride in the school. LILLIAN TAYLOR. ’18. £3 THE TAMING OP THE SHREW CAST OF CHARACTERS Baptista ......................................... Leland Grenell, Marjorie Carner Petruchio ......................................... Wesley Vannoy. Lucile Prince Hortensio..........................................Joseph Francke. Josephine Gori Pe( ro ............................................................ Maxine Salsman Biondello ........................................................ Katherine Lynch Gremio............................................. Mildred Stevens, Lillian Burns Walter ..................................................................... Lillian Taylor Nathaniel ........................................................... Myra Tomkins Grumlo ......................................... Harold Leverton, Cathryn Flanagan Gregory........................................................ Evangeline Leighton 30 Gabriel ...................... .................................. Lucile Stevens Katharine .......................................... Donna Mills, Laura Campbell Bianca.............................................. Helen Luckey, Laura Seidell Curtis ...................................................... Evangeline Francke Tailor .......................................................... Honora Coveney Cook......................................................... Marguerite Newman Court Ladies—Sibyl Macafee, Elinor Curtiss. Margaret Sabin, Anna Catlin. Mildred Gerould, Beatrice Rothloff. Lillian Gerould. SYNOPSIS OF THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Baptista Minola, a gentleman of Padua, was the father of two daughters. Katharine and Bianca. Because of her fiery temper and scolding tongue the elder was known as Katharine the Shrew. It was thought that no man would ever venture to marry her, but Bianca had many suitors, whose wooing was discouraged by Baptista, who vowed that until Katharine was married no one should court Bianca. In the meantime Bianca was to pursue her books and music. There was one man however, Petruchio. who came to Padua resolved to marry Katharine and rid her of her temper. First he sought out Baptisa and asked permission to court his “sweet-tempered” daughter Katharine. Baptista consented and then Petruchio adopted a unique mode of courtship. Whatever she did or said, he would comment upon it as though she had spoken or done the very opposite. After a brief but spirited wooing, Petruchio announced that Katharine had consented to marry him. The wedding day was decided upon and at the appointed hour the guests assembled. But Petruchio did not appear, and when he did come, he came in anything but wedding attire. Throughout the ceremony he did everything which he thought might vex Katharine, not even allowing her to attend the marriage feast, but instead mounted her upon a miserable horse and they set out on the journey to the home Petruchio had prepared. When they arrived at the house, there was no welcome and Katharine was not allowed to eat or sleep. After Petruchio thought he had sufficiently tamed her, they returned to her father’s house. Here they met Hortensio, who in disguise as her teacher, had finally won Bianca, even though there had been a strong rivalry between him and Gremio. Katharine had become very docile and Petruchio now endeavored in every way possible to have her display her changed nature. Once more Katharine became famous in Padua, not as Katharine the Shrew, but as Katharine the most obedient and duteous wife in Padua. JOSEPHINE V. GORI, ’18. 1 AMERICA CALLS America calls us to defend her name. Her freedom and honor from all disdain. Her cause is Democracy. Justice and Right, And it is for that she calls us to fight. Should we go? Our principles, policies, lives are at stake. Words no longer a safe nation make. It’s now we must act; it’s now we must fight; It’s now we must save this great land by our might. Should we wait? Duty speaks plainly, “Do your best. Lest your country forever from you be wrest.” If right loses! If Democracy fails! How then shall we answer to God who calls? Can we stay? WESLEY VANNOY, ’18. TWO CHAPS One chap was attired in the latest regalia. Blossoming bright as a lily or dahlia. Wearing the dizziest kind of cravats. Swell from his derby clear down to his spats. Nothing was wrong in the way that he dressed; All his garb was the newest and best. He could win a girl’s praise And mnk : her heart throb. He could hold a girl’s gaze But not a man’s job. The other was not a remarkable dresser; He looked at first glance like a good old professor; His elbows were shiny, his collar old style. And he wore a plain derby instead of a tile. In the same grey sack suit, he appeared every (lay. With any old necktie, tied any old way. Though lightly he spurned All fancy veneer, ’Tis said that he earned Twenty thousand a year. ALGIE WINTERS, ’19. 31 FAVORITE QUOTATIONS Lillian Burns—Why don’t you speak for yourself, John? Laura Campbell—I am Sir Oracle, when I ope my lips let no dog bark. Elinor Curtiss—Of all arts in which the wise excel, nature’s chief masterpiece is writing well. Marjorie Carner—Look before you leap. Honora Coveney—A horse, a horse; my kingdom for a horse! Joseph Francke—Maid of Athens, ’ere we part; give, oh give me back my heart. Evangeline Francke—Stand not upon the order of your going, but go at once. Cathryn Flanagan—On with the dance. Leland Grenell—And ever against eating cares, lap me in soft Lydian airs. Lillian Gerould—For my voice, I have lost it with hallooing and singing of anthems. Josephine Gori—Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Helen Luckey—You must wake and call me early; call me early. Mother dear. Katherine Lynch—By robbing Peter I paid Paul, and hoped to catch larks if ever the heavens should fall. Harold Leverton—I know it is a sin for me to sit and grin. Evangeline Leighton—Hang sorrow, care will kill a cat; therefore let’s be merry. Donna Mills—For aught that ever I could read, could ever hear by tale or history, the course of true love never did run smooth. Sibyl Macafee—And if I laugh at any mortal thing, ’tis that I may not weep. Marguerite Newman—I was promised on a time, to have reason for my rhyme; from that time into this season. I received nor rhyme, nor reason. Lucile Prince—O how full of briers is this working day world. Beatrice Rothloff—And I oft have heard defended, little said is soonest mended. Laura Seidell—I seek one man and one alone. Lucille Stevens—Fain would I climb, but that I fear to fall. Margaret Sabin—Wise worldly, but not worldly wise. Maxine Salsman—Civilized man cannot live without cooks. Lillian Taylor—Some to church repair, not for the doctrine but the music there. Myra Tompkins—’Tis better to be brief than tedious. Wesley Vannoy—Come one, come all; this rock shall fly from its firm base as soon as I. MILDRED STEVENS. ’18 h itj Ha HIGH SCHOOL FINANCES Athens High School, by entertainments and individual contributions, has raised $28.93 for the Junior Red Cross and by the Auction. June 1st. $80.00 for the Red Cross. It has purchased a $50.00 Liberty Bond with money cleared by last year’s Athenian Board, and a $13.00 Service Flag through this year’s Athenian Board. The High School Girls’ Auxiliary, in various ways, has raised for the Y. M. 2. A.. $45.00; for the Local Relief, $9.00; for the Junior Red Cross. $27.50, and ’or Our Own Soldiers, $36.00. The Boys' Auxiliary has given $10.92 to the Junior Red Cross. In June, the Seniors will purchase with their class money 30 War Savings Stamps, amounting to $125.00. Individual estments: members of the different classes have made the following in- Senior Thrift Stamps W. S. Stamps $ 5.00 25.00 60.00 85.00 Liberty Bonds Total $ 225.00 $ 238.25 Junior Second Year . . 650.00 717.00 649.75 742.50 First Year . . . 7.75 Total HELEN LUCKEY, ’18. 32 THE ATHENIAN Sail on Athenian, Sail on, and on, and on. The difficulty of keeping up a school paper is well known to every school which has a paper. Yet The Athenian has kept a splendid record of school events since 1911. This is due to the interest of the students In the paper, though at times is was doubtful whether The Athenian could last. At one time the students, acting on the “Divided we fall, and united we stand” principle, united in an effort to fre the paper’s shoulders from debt. The Athenian Benefit held in 1916 lifted this burden and gave the paper a start toward a bank account. A year ago when the editors had nearly all the material together for an issue a great part of it was burned. This did not in any way prevent the printing of this issue. The students wrote new material and the paper was published in due time. It is this kind of spirit which makes a paper, the spirit of “Conquer we must.” The cooperation of the advertisers is an element which we must not overlook. They have continued to advertise regardless of increased rates. Faithfulness of advertisers is one of the most valuable assets a paper can possess and we are fortunate in thus maintaining a firm financial basis. Much credit must also be given to the people who contribute articles for publication in the paper. They have done very well considering the difficulties under which they have had to work. They have been separated into different rooms, which makes it hard for all the students to take an interest in the various projects. But in spite of this handicap the students have become interested enough to write sufficient material for the paper. In the exchanges our exchange editor has attempted to criticize in a friendly way what the paper contains and not what is not there. Many papers in writing criticism say, “Why don’t you have this,” or “Why don’t you do that.” For instance. The Athenian cannot afford cuts, but nevertheless we know their value. Suppose a man were walking along the street and someone asked him why he didn’t wear a John B. Stetson hat or a pair of lemon-colored gloves, or some similar question. This seems an absurd analogy but it amounts to the same thing. It may be that the man could not afford to wear a John B. Stetson and did not wish the other person to know' it. This year the Alumni have taken more interest in The Athenian than before. One of their number wrote a very interesting story for our first issue. Why not turn over one issue to the Alumni and let them edit it? With the whole-hearted support of the Alumni and the school, who can say that The Athenian would not be a greater success than ever? Remember e-f-f-o-r-t spells success. LELAND GRENELL, '18. Ri sa Ki fca THE JUNIOR RED CROSS All of the students of Athens High School and of the grades have joined the Junior Red Cross and are taking an active part in the work. The schools of Athens havo raised at present over two hundred dollars for the benefit of the Junior Red Cross. A number of the grade pupils raised money by soliciting the people of the town. Also there are a number of groups in the high school who are at work to make money for the Red Cross. These groups earned their money selling cheese; some sell luncheons to the students, who remain at noon, and another group brings a certain amount of money each week. One group had a ten-cent tea, another a musical. Now the members of the Junior Red Cross are planning an auction for its benefit. Some are knitting sweaters, afghans and other useful articles. Many of these articles have been given to the former Athens High School students who have been home on furloughs and visited the high school. All the students are doing their part for the benefit of the Junior Red Cross. BEATRICE ROTHLOFF, ’18. S3 Back row from left to right: Grenell—Gerould—Rogers—Coach Bowen—Slater—Casper—Havens Middle row: Fitzgerald—Lunger—Weller—Thompson—Cooper—Lurcock Front row: Mitchell—Litzelman—Stevens—Capt. MacMorran—Vannoy—H. Litzelman—Page ALBERT T. BOWEN, Coach. FOOTBALL ONCE MORE Anyone who saw our football team play must surely see that they have had excellent coaching during the past year. At Ithaca the team met their worst defeat, but even there their training showed itself. The opposing team greatly outweighed them. They had the privilege of watching the college games, by which they could easily gain tricks and plays. But still our boys held them down to twenty-six and thirteen. What better evidence of their training than this could be given? Mr. Bowen has introduced new plays and tricks on which he helped the team practice, sometimes in a storm. These tricks gave a surprise to our neighboring Sayre and Towanda. and helped them win certain games from them. Surely the team and the high school should give three cheers to the Coach. Mr. Bowen had the hearty cooperation of the team and this helped to make it a success. With both the coach and the team working in unison, the standard of the school has been maintained in athletics. LELAND GRENELL, ’18. Honor Boll of Former A. H. Lieut. Floyd Arnold. Russell Bell. Fred Benson. Keith Bush. Leo Bustin. Elton Brennan. Elmer Brock. Harley Chandler. Wiley Congdon. Arthur Delaney. Howard Delaney. Corydon Decker. Alan Donlon. George Elsbree. Winfield Enberg. Robert Finch. Sgt. Robert Gerould. Sgt. James Hammond. Thomas Harris. Lieut. Carl Holcomb. Sgt. William Haverly. Edward Joachim. Lieut. David Kaufman. Thomas Kelley. Lieut. Isaac Kaufman. William Kreamer. Robert Lamkin. Oscar Langeland. Henry Litzelman. Lieut. Reuben Leverton. Aloysius Lynch. Howard Mingos. to to MB. BOWEN’S BEAN PLANT Mr. Bowen had a bean vine. And it grew upon his desk. And it grew and grew and grew, ’Til it outdid all the rest. And it grew and it grew, ’Til it began to bloom. Then Mr. Bowen said to “her.” We’ll have “some” bean crop soon. And it grew and it grew. ’Til the beans were fat and sweet, Then Mrs. Bowen cooked it With a nice, big piece of meat. Then Mr. and Mrs. Bowen, They both sat down to dine. And they ate and they ate All the products of that vine. KEITH GRENELL, ’21. IE 3 S. Students in the Service Norman Macafee. Harlan MacMorran. Edward Maines. James Malloy. John Mullins, i.eon Munn. Miles Munn. Dewitt Myers. Roswell Morrison. Sgt. Clarence Moore. Daniel O’Neil. Edward O’Neil. Robert Peck. Floyd Palmer. Lawrence Page. William Rinebold. George Rogers. Merle Ryan. Martin Scannell. Louis Schrier. Hubert Smith. Donald Stiles. Corp. Harry Tremaine. Andrew Turk. Guy Tyler. Lieut. Gordon Van Ness. Than Van Loan. George Voorhis. Ward Weller. John Wilkinson. Bryan Winters. Dudley Wright. to 3 A FEW DATES IN JUNE June 1—Auction for benefit of the Red Cross. June 7—Field Day. June 9—Sermon to Senior Class. June 12—Senior Play. June 13—Faculty - Junior - Senior Dinner. June 14—Commencement. 35 JUNIOR Paul Stevens, debating: I was reading a paper in England the other day.” Heard in Spanish (talking of the sun): It raises early. Heard in Caesar: He thought that no space ought to be given for choosing a plan. Having united all their chiefs and ancestors. He led the supplies against :he enemy. Crawford (explaining the term Jazz Band): “Why isn’t it when they get a ot of horns and everybody plays a different piece?” Teacher: “Yes, I thought it was some kind of a medley.” Mrs. Bowen, during chemistry class: “Mr. Brink (who was looking around .he room) what seems to be the matter this morning?” A voice in the room: “He blew the muffler off his Ford this morning.” Two of the Junior girls find it necessary to take a rest every two or three weeks. They say that the county seat is an ideal place to go. Miss Elizabeth Page has resumed her duties in Athens High School after spend-ng two weeks with her parents. 102 Chestnut street. Alone, alone, all.all alone; alone when it comes to a test. And not a teacher takes pity on us, although we have lost our rest. Heard in Geometry class: The diameter is a line drawn through the circle rom side to side. (How many sides?) A circle is a closed line. (Suggestion: How ibout a clothes line?) SECOND YEAR Miss Ewing (in History): “Now. Frederick the Great—” Fred Kosel (waking from a nap): “Did you speak to me?” LOST—The energy and spirit of the Second Year class. Finder please return to the owner and receive reward. Some of the present occupants of the “Gym” have become so attached to it, that they intend to remain there as long as possible. The students in the gymnasium intend to take up a collection to buy a few lifeboats, as several of the Freshmen cannot swim. Harold Catlin (in English): “Godfrey Cass had secretly married an opiate.” Mr. Bowen: “Miss Walline, what is the capital of New York?” Llnnea Walline: “New Jersey.” Forty-eight Second Years are we. Always as busy as can be. And always willing some kindness to do, Whatever it may be. But when it comes to class notes— Oh where are we? There are many cards hung about the building advertising W. S. S. Week. We hope that many people will invest in these “Little Brothers of Liberty Bonds.” AUCTION OF SECOND YEAR SEATS On Friday, June 14, I will sell to the First Year class the seats now occupied by Second Year students. These seats are the best in the gymnasium and the wiser and more sedate members of the First Year class will be allowed to use ink. if they are very careful. All bids must be in cash, no conditions accepted. All persons wishing to become Latin scholars, are advised to bid for the seats held by Harold Catlin, Katherine McClarty and Leon Cooper. Since these seats are 38 valuable, no bid under eight (8) points will be considered. All of a cheerful and lively disposition should bid for the seats held by Harry Blostein, Bruce Twigg, Elizabeth Allis, Mabel Truesdale and Anita Thorp. This is a large number, but we expect the demand to be larger. The seat held by Donald Lurcock will be sold to the highest bidder. Its position is the most honorable in the class, and a good person will be expected to have it. To some loquacious girl the seat occupied by Pauline Lynch will prove very economical, as it is ornamented by a certain sticky substance (tabooed, but slightly used). I have other interesting seats, too numerous to mention. No bid under five (5) points will be considered. MISS EWING. Auctioneer. For license to bid, apply to Miss Jenkins. FIRST YEAR What We Have Learned from Ritter Experience Just a word, Sub-First Years, to let you know that we have not forgotten you, or the trials and tribulations which we had when we entered high school. The greatest difficulty is to learn to walk on your tip-toes, and be quiet. Don’t look around to see what A1 and Doris are doing. Don’t try to see if M. V. can get in her seat all right. The teachers will see to that. Don’t forget that you’re still a “Freshie” and not a Second-Year student, or it will be severely impressed upon your mind. You want always to make it a point to speak to all of your old friends, or you will regret it some day. Don’t try to make a “hit” the first day; wait awhile or it will fall flat. Try to act natural without going to either extreme. When a fellow is “kicked out” of class let it pass by, he usually comes back. If your report card is adorned with red marks, which may look pretty, remember there is a day coming when you’ll feel different. That day will decide whether you will sit in the front or back row. where you will be conspicuous. Just take this advice home to yourself and remember it. JOSEPH. R. BAILER, ’21. We High School girls just sit and sew; We sew by night and day. To clothe the little orphan kids In France, so far away. NORA M. WATSON. 21. OUR ATTITUDE TOWARD SCHOOL Some boys and girls say, when they are asked why they go to school. “Oh. just for fun, to have a good time.” Many boys and girls would like very much to go to school but have not the chance. Therefore, we should try to make as much out of our school work as we can. That is what the class of ’22 is going to do. This land of ours is full of schools, of schools both great and small. But when it comes to praising them; why, Athens beats them all! CLARA SAMSON. ’22. FIRST YEARS If I pass. I’ll be in the First Year class. The hard work will then commence. For it’s just like jumping a high rail fence. But what do we care, we will work and win; We are First Years; so now is the time to begin. CHARLES THURSTON, 22. 39 FIRST TEAR A—Ambition, which we do not lack. B—Bidlack. our dignified judge. 0— Curtiss, one of the best in the class. I —Decker, always casting serious glances. E—Everhart, who just came into our class. F—Ferguson, frequently trying new dances. d—Grimley. a studious lass, but jolly. H—Herrick, a lover of solos. 1— Intentions, always good. J—Johnston, who is growing wise. K—Klinko. a frequent visitor. L—Langelands. always into something. M—Mitchell, who deals with numbers, not figures. X—Northrup (Don’t mention “DIX” in her presence). O—Occupation? Studying, of course. P-—Park, the Freshman advertiser. Q—Queer class? Oh. no! R—Reinhart, whose nickname is Shorty. 8—Spear, a piercer of hearts. T—Thompson, who was in our class. V—Uncle Sam. for whom we will work till the last. V—Vistors, who are not few. W—Williams, who seldom failed to pass. X—’Xcuses, always due. Y—Youth, which is responsible for all mistakes. Z—’Zaminations, always dreaded till the last. DORIS WILLIAMS. ’21. ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL We have a good many things to look forward to on entering high school. Many times we are asked the question, Do you intend to work for the highest average of your class? If we are interested at all in the kind of occupation we are going to take up in later life, we will readily answer. Yes. We should think of what a high school education means to us. not only as a class but as individuals. With an education we can demand the work we wish to do. while without an education we will have to work at just what others will give us to do. We should go into high school with all the vim we have, to work and study hard on what may be the deciding factors in our industrial life. STANLEY WHITE. 22. FORWARD Forward into high school we expect to go; Our object is to study and learn all we should know. We’ll try to make our first year the very best of all. And build a firm foundation; so our standing will not fall. When we graduate from high school, we hope to leave behind Good records in the class books used by teachers of our time. LINDA SALSMAN. ’22. 40 Do You Wish to Succeed ? Start a Savings Account. Keep “hitting the ball” each week, you surely will reach the goal. Athens National Bank We pay 3 per cent, interest on savings accounts and certificates. C. ‘3 rnol$. “Prc l$«nt 3Z. Walker. V. “Prc . TFrancke. 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