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

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Salsman have proved to the high school that they are skilled in music as well as in studies. The Senior boys have also covered themselves with glory. In football Walter Lunger. John Weller and Leigh Crawford helped to down our opponents and bring us the county championship. Leigh Crawford and Carlyle Griffith represented the class in baseball, while Carlyle Griffith. Robert Horton and John Weller played basketball. In high school meetings and debating Walter Lunger. Harold Tonkin and John Weller figured prominently. Hinton Cook. Hallock Raup and Everett Russell seemed to have a strong grip on journalism. Stanley Payne. Harold Tonkin and John Weller played in the high school orchestra. Well, in short, the class of 1919 can be proud of her record. Before you go out into the cruel world upon your own resources, we wish to bring before you some of your faults. Yes, you have faults even though you are a very remarkable class. There are certain members in your class who have a little too much dignity in their system and it is our belief that they would make their way better in the future if they would smile oftener. Again, there are members among your numbers who are too inquisitive. Remember the old adage, “Curiosity once killed a cat. ’ In the advice given to you by the class of 1918 they warned you not to let “the wool be pulled over your eyes” as was the case with your class rings and pins. We sincerely hope that you have earnestly endeavored to follow out this advice, for when you “rough it in the wide, wide world. ' we do not want to hear of your buying gold bricks. Think twice before you act. Though there are some individual faults, these three seem to be characteristic of your class and it is our wish that you will profit through our bringing them before your notice, in order that the narrow path of life be easier for you. Feeling that parting is unavoidable, we, the class of 1920, wish you one and all success in whatever line you decide to take up. Our parting words are: “Fear God and Take Your Own Part.” FRED G. KOSEL, 20. SYNOPSIS OF A BACHELOR'S ROMANCE Mr. David Holmes, a literary critic, is chosen to judge the stories in a ten thousand dollar prize contest. His ward. Miss Sylvia Somers, is taken care of by Miss Clementina, a maiden lady with a sharp tongue. Miss Sylvia. Mr. Savage. Mr. Harold Reynolds, a reporter. Mr. Mulberry, a literary man. and Mr. Martin Beggs, David’s secretary, all enter stories in the contest. Harold Reynolds wins the prize and becomes engaged to Sylvia. Their love affairs become tangled and David’s brother. Gerald, tries to straighten them out, but only makes them worse. Mr. Holmes falls in love with his ward, Sylvia, and Gerald marries Miss Harriet Leicester. a society girl. Mrs. Helen LeGrande. David’s sister, marries Mr. Savage and Miss Clementina becomes Mrs. Beggs. The cast of the play includes the following: David Holmes, literary critic on The Review ...................... Harold Tonkin Gerald Holmes, his brother, pleasure-loving man of the world.... Carlyle Griffith Harold Reynolds, on the staff of The Review ........................ John Weller Martin Beggs. David’s confidential secretary ...................... Hallock Raup Mr. Mulberry, a literary man. with a classical education which he cannot turn into money............................................... Fay Brink “Savage.” a modern literary man .................................. Walter Lunger Miss Clementina, a maiden lady with a sharp tongue................. Hilda Morey Helen Le Grande, David’s sister, a widow of the world ............ Muriel Carner Harriet Leicester, a society girl ................................. Rheta Samson Sylvia Somers. David’s ward ......................................... Emily Tozer Janies .......................................................... Leigh Crawford 19

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a prize on some new recipe that our great-grandmothers taught our mothers! And there is Miss Havens, who now appears to be considerably happier than a short time ago. A good way to be. but why so sudden? It will be too bad for Miss Dettra when some of her friends graduate this year. I suppose it will cause her great pain (Payne). As I look over at some of the Juniors I often wonder when they will wake up. Look at Leon Rogers, always dreaming of his Lady Sickie (Psyche). Sleep on. fair one, you will soon overtake her in the First Year class. I hear that Miss Thorp is getting to be a well known boxer. It is a good thing to be able to defend one’s self, but it is a bad idea to practice it on a poor innocent person in a public place. I have often wondered what Kathryn Russell will do when her brother, or perhaps some of her other friends in the Senior class, have gone and she will have to come to school alone. That would be a shame. Why don’t you dig up acquaintances in some of the classes? Maybe some of them own Fords. That would seem like old times. But, my dear little Juniors, don’t fall into tears. Nor suppose that I should rank you with Freshmen as peers. Though you may seem hopeless, I don’t mean to say That you can’t be Seniors like we are some day. It is almost the end of your Junior year now. Each one will be a Senior next year, I allow. If you don’t often make your average the best. It’s because you don’t like your name higher than the rest. T’would be well if your members should all make a trial; Follow the advice of the Seniors, you’ll find it worth while. LEIGH CRAWFORD, ’19. THE JUNIOR RESPONSE i Perhaps never before in the history of Athens High School has there been such a strong bond of brotherly friendship between two classes as between the classes of 1919 and 1920. And why shouldn’t there be? When we first entered high school, you were so concerned in making us full-fledged members that you even went so far as to provide a special reception, somewhat embarassing it is true, but yet indicative of a tender interest in our welfare. The burning of the high school building strengthened this friendship, as we occupied the same room in the Presbyterian Church. The next year was the only time we were not close together, but our friendship did not lessen. Throughout our high school years you have proved faithful and sincere friends and your departure will be keenly felt. Knowing your advice to be invaluable (for doubtless you yourselves have observed it) we shall endeavor to follow it most carefully, in order that we may prove ourselves worthy followers of the work you have carried out so well. Your advice rather leans to our faults, but it must not be forgotten that the class of 1920 is worthy of praise. The class of 1919 is most ably represented in every phase of high school activities. The Senior girls were an important factor in keeping up the reputation of the class. They figured prominently in war work, sports, high school meetings and clubs, and most of all they backed the high school teams with enthusiasm. We shall briefly run over their accomplishments. In our war work all the girls played an important part, but Genevieve Brown took the lead. Muriel Carner and Rheta Samson played basketball, while Rheta Samson. Thelma Brown and Marie Salsman bear off the honors in the oratorical field. Muriel Carner, Rheta Samson and Marie 18

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CLASS ALPHABET A is for Alice, her last name is Phelps. When there is cooking to do she always helps. B is for Brink, who drives a Ford car Which rattles and bangs and gives many a jar. The rest of the Bs went riding with him — Genevieve. Thelma and Barton, so prim— They soon struck a rut and the Ford overturned; While bathing in milk, to swim they all learned. C is for earner and Cook and Carlyle; Whenever you meet them, they all wear a smile. E is for Everett, who so likes to play That at dear school he’s late every day. E is also for Esther, she never will roam From the side of our Hallock. who likes to stay home. F is for Frieda, a Smith from Smithfield; When asked how she got here, she said. “Why, I wheeled!” G is for Grace, who’s always so quiet; If there is a hard question, she never skips by it. H must be Harold and Hilda, they’re always together. Do we see them apart? We can say, almost never. I is myself. I sure am no poet. And when I get through you can’t help but know it. J is for John, who works in his bank. Though his labors are many, he sure is no crank. L is for Leigh, his life is full of joy. Because every day he has some nice new toy. L is for Lunger, he surely likes candy; When there’s any around, he will always be handy. M is for Marvin, a bright happy boy; To have curly hair is his chief hope and joy. M is for Margaret, of whom we are proud; A happy smile her’s. with seldom a cloud. R is for Rheta. a great speaker, we’ve found; At the New Sayre we’ll hear her when she is far renowned. R is for Robert, most dignified lad; W hen he joined with us Seniors we surely were glad. R is for Hallock. his middle name’s Floy, And you need go no further to find a better boy. S is for Stanley, from North Ghent he came; If somebody hits him. he says. ‘‘I’m in Payne.” S is for Salsman. her name is Marie; When asked what her height was, she said, “Four foot three.” S is for Sherman, we all call her “Sherm;” To talk fast as she does, we’d all like to learn. T is for Tozer. who is tall, slim and slender: We’re afraid that she might break, so be careful don’t bend her. W is for William, a most studious boy; To get all his lessons does give him great joy. FRANCES MILLS, ’19. 20