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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1926 volume:

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DURRANT The Home of CONFECTIONERY “Baker Boy Bread” Ice Cream Parlor, Fruits and Nuts, All kinds of bake goods, both plain and fancy. Special attention given to dinners and parties. Newspapers, Periodicals, Books, Stationery ATHENS, PA. -J THE ATHENIAN VOL. XVI. NO. 1 Published by the Students of Athens Hi h School.—Member of Eastern Interscholastic Press Association. Editor-in-Chief ...................................Lewis DeLaney ’26 Business Manager....................................Harry' Birney ’2(5 Ass t Business Manager...............................Harlan Rowe ’28 Editorial Board Senior Class..............................Herethel (’allear, Janies Knowles Junior Class.............................Frances Layman, Herbert Bidlack Second Year Class ..............................Elva Grant, Harold Keeler First Year Class...........................Isabel Loveland, Lloyd Bidlack Athletic Association.......................Margaret Mannix, Peter McCabe w-'V X ' GREETING The Editorial Board of 1926 hopes that this Annual will bring, to the students of Athens High School many pleasant memories of the days spent there. L.IUI ui j Atoens ATHENIAN BOARD (Standing) Herethel Callear, Knowles, Ij, Bidlack, H. Bidlack, Frances Layman, Isabel Loveland. (Seated) Keeler, Birney, Delaney, Elva Grant. ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL DIMECTORY I I 1 PRESIDENT'S CABINET President—Richard Johnston. Vice-President—Edith Campbell. Attorney General—Garnard Birney. Secretary of Treasury—Harry Drake. Secretary of Interclass Activities—Esther Winters. Secretary of Publicity—Harry Santee. Secretary of Foreign Affairs—Maxine Shirley. Secretary of Social Affairs—Mildred McCauley. Secretary of Athletics—Seeley DeKay. SUPREME COURT Chief Justice—W. D. Morse. Associate Judges—Miss Curtiss. Mrs. Scanlon. Leon Loomis. John Weller. Harold Weller, Helen Messner. TRIAL COURT Judge—Mr. Hazard. Clera—Leon Spaulding. Court Crier—Robert Russell. Tipstaff—Frances Layman. District Attorney—Raymond Horn. Public Defender—Albert Carpenter. POLICE FORCE Chief of Police—Ellsworth Shirley. Junior Police—Herbert Bidlack. Second Year Police—John McEntire. Fust Year Police—Howard Brown. CONGRESS President of the Senate—Edith Campbell. Pages of the Senate—Albert Carpenter, Harvey Rettburg. C erk—Frances Layman. S rgeant-at-Arms—Eberiin Brewer. Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms—Irvin Torpey. Speaker of the Assembly—Harry Horn. Clerk—Harlan Rowe. Sergeant-at-Arms—John McEntire. Senior Court Justice of Peace—William VanSice. Constables—James Knowles, Stanley Stowell. Junior Court Justice of Peace—Adrian Rowe. Constables—Edward Manahan, Charles Thorpe. Second Year Court Justice of Peace—Harry Horn. Constables—Tracy Converse, Thomas Spear. Senior Class President—Leon Spaulding. Vice President—James Knowles. Secretary—Pearl Dunbar. Treasurer—Dorothy Rogers. Historian—Marguerite Cook. Athenian Editors—James Konwles, Herethel Call ar. Junior Class President—Richard Johnston. Vice-President—Gerald Bust in Secretary—Raymond Horn. Treasurer—J. P. Vaililee. Historian—Edith Campbell. Athenian Editors—Frances Layman, Herbert Bidlack. Second Year Class President—Glenn Wilcox. Secretary—Kermit Geiss. Treasurer—Esther Winters. Historian—Harry Horn. Athenian Editors—Harold Keeler, Elva Grant. First Year Class President—Howard Brown. Vice-President—Melva Enders. Secretary—Harry Drake. Treasurer—A1 fred Cough 1 i n. Historian—Alice Huff. Athenian Editors—Isabel Loveland, Lloyd Bid-lack. Cheer Leaders Football—Margaret Mannix. Betty Koehler, Peter McCabe. Tracy Converse. Basketball—Margaret Mannix. Betty Koehler. Orchestra Director—Miss Bush. Piano—Dorothy Rogers. Violins—Paul Miller, Robert Russell, Adrian Rowe, Phyllis Lynch. Cornets—Herbert Bidlack. Lloyd Bidlack, Downing Brown. Glenn Wilcox. Clarinet—Leon Spaulding. Saxaphones—Maurice Decker, Alfred Coughlin. 'Cello—Alice HufT. Banjo—Millard Northrup. Mandolin—Esther Corneby. Guitar—Isabel Loveland. Trombone—Joseph Thurston. Drums—Mr. Hazard. Print Shop Lewis DeLaney, Harry Birney. Harold Keeler, Adrian Rowe. Harlan Rowe, Charles Brigham, Harold Brigham. Harry Santee, Frank McCauley. Academy Debating Club President—Garnard Birney. Vice-President—Leon Spaulding. Secretary—George Merithew. Treasurer—Harry Birney. Sergeant-at-Arms—William VanSice. Philomathean Society President—Helen Messner. Vice-President—Agnes Middaugh. Secretary—Virginia Ohlman. Treasurer—Viola Carpenter. Sergeant-at-Arms—Dorothy Rogers. Faculty Advisor—Miss Bush. Basket Tossers President—Betty Koehler. Vice-President—Elizabeth Loveland. Secretary and Treasurer—Mildred McCauley. Athletic Association President—Richard Winters. Vice-President—Paul Budman. Secretary—Mildred McCauley. Treasurer—Mr. Crediford. Pigskin Chasers President—Ernest Thorpe. Vice-President—Eberlin Brewer. Secretary—Harry Horn. Treasurer—Garnard Birney. Peripatetic Club President—Marguerite Cook. Vice-President—Gladys Taylor. Secretary—Dorothy Rogers. Treasurer—Virginia Ohlman. Blue Moon Club President—Elizabeth Loveland. Vice-President—Hazel Roberts. Secretary—Helen Maloney. Treasurer—Helen Maloney. Faculty Advisor—Miss Conner. Le Cercle Francais President—Marguerite Cook. Vice-President—MiIdred Dunbar. Secretary—Clare Sperry. Treasurer—Dorothy Rogers. Faculty Advisor—Miss McClarty. —William VanSice '26 ass o Nineteen hundred twentsir y(t i iens Stioh School Gffi leers PR ESI DENT—LEON SPAULDING VICE-PRESIDENT—IAMES KNOWLES SECRETARY-PEARL DUNBAR TREASURER-DOROTHY ROGERS Glass Alotto: Jiot enely for Course res Glass Golors: f $lcick and Gerise Ol)£ Annual tAtl)enian CARNARD BIRNEY “Birney” “A fair show and a square deal.” Garnard is analytical and adheres to strict rules of his own, yet sensible enough to listen to the advice of others. A peach of a sport, always ready with a helping hand. Record—Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26. Treas. Pigskin Chasers ’26, Pigskin Chasers Circus ’26, Asst. Mgr. Track ’25, Mgr. Track ’26, Attorney General ’26, Pres. Debating Club ’26, Sophomore Police ’24, Operetta ’26, Interclass Oratorical Contest ’26, National Oratorical Contest ’26. HARRY BIRNEY Ike ‘‘I am fond of the company of ladies. I like their beauty, their delicacy, their vivacity and I—like their silence.” Harry is very popular, especially with the girls. Record—Editorial Board ’24, ’25, Asst. Bus. Mgr. Athenian ’25, Mgr. Athenian ’26, Pigskin Chasers ’26, Clerk Senate ’26, Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, ’25, Debating Club ’26, Print Shop ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Baseball ’26, Track ’26, Radio Club ’26. PAUL BUDMAN “Bud” “By the work one knows the workman.” His superior strength made him a valuable man on the football squad and the basketball team. Record—Athletic Assoc. 26, Football ’26, Basketball ’26. Union “5,” Pigskin Chasers ’26, Pigskin Chasers Circus ’26, Debating Club ’26, Track ’26. JUDSON BURLINGAME “Jud” “A man that fortune’s buffets and rewards hast ta’en with equal thanks.” A very essential member of the class. “Jud” has proved himself equal to every situation. “Here are seen no man’s traces of pomp and pride.” Record—Pigskin Chasers ’25, ’26, Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, ’25, 26, Asst. Mgr. Baseball ’25, Mgr. Baseball ’26, Debating Club ’26, Pigskin Chasers Circus ’26. Ol)£ Annual Vtbenian HATTIE CALLEAR “Happy” “And I oft have heard defended, little said is soonest mend ed.” She is a dainty little miss who is taking Home Economics. Happy is the man whose table she blesses. Record—Chorus ’23, ’24, Peripatetic Club ’26, H. M. C. Club ’26, Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24. HERETHEL CALLEAR “Mary” “With contenance demure and modest grace.” That is our Herethel. Her manners win her many friends. She has the talent of getting along tactfully. Her highest motive is to do what is right. Record—Chorus ’23, ’24, Le Cercle Francais ’26, Peripatetic Club ’26, Athenian Editor ’25, ’26, Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’22, ’23. ehJflei6.o... .“ql..l. ZSq(gy((r„FRGFR GFR GFR GGFR GFRt EMILY CAMPBELL 'Em” “Her airs, her manners, all who saw admired; Courteous, though gay, and gentle though retired.” Emily is studious, but those who know her have discovered that she also likes a good time. She goes about her work with a smile and never grumbles at the tasks that she has to perform. Record—Chorus ’22, ’23, Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, Peripatetic Club ’26. JOSEPH CAMPBELL “Joe” “There’s great ability in knowing how to conceal one’s ability.” Joe is a capable, studious and popular member of the class. Of course his friendship with the fair sex isn’t limited to the Senior Class. Ol)e .Annual Athenian EL WOOD CARPENTER “Carp” “He conquers who endures.” A jolly addition to the class. “Carp” has that amount of humor that makes him popular with his fellow students. He always has a Rood word for everyone. Record—Debating Club ’26, Athletic Assoc. ’26, Baseball ’26. VIOLA CARPENTER “Carp” “She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too to think on.” “Carp” is always good-natured and a friend to everyone. She knows her own mind and is not afraid to express it. Record—Chorus ’23, ’25, 26, Operetta ’26, Track ’25, ’26, Girls Athletic Assoc. ’24, Philomathean ’25, ’26, Le Cercle Fran-cais ’26, Peripatetic Club ’26, Committee Social Affairs ’25, Asst. Cashier Class ’26. PURL CHAMBERLAIN “Jack” “Blushing is the color of virtue.” Purl is our eloquent debater. He is also one of the boys who doesn’t let books interfere with his education. Purl was always ready for a good time at any cost. Record—Debating Club ’26, Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Constable ’24, ’25, Chorus ’21. ETHEL CONVERSE “Eth” “Unthinking, idle, gay and young, I laugh’d and danc’d and talk’d and sung.” Ethel believes that “variety is the spice of life.” Record—Chorus ’25, 26, Glee Club ’26, Operetta ’23, 25, ’26, Track Team ’24, ’25, Vice Pres. Class ’25, Philomathean ’26, Peripatetic Club 26, Girls’ Athletic Assoc. 24, 25, Sophomore Hiking Club ’24. ol)e Annual tAtfyenian MARGUERITE COOK “Cookie She is gentle, she is shy, But there is mischief in her eye. Our studious student. Marguerite is full of ideas that no one else ever thought of. Cookie never said that her lessons were hard; nevertheless she always had them. She is very ambitious and expects to study music. Record—Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, Chorus ’24, Pres. Le Cercle Francais ’26, Pres. Peripatetic Club ’26, Class Historian ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Sophomore Hiking Club ’24, Valedictorian. HILDA CULLEN Mary Hilda Of all the girls that are smart There is none like our Hilda. Hilda is a very hard and conscientious worker. Although she is very studious most of the time, she can be as jolly as the rest. She is very much interested in the study of music and expects to take in that study after leaving high school. Record—Chorus ’24, Sophomore Hiking Club ’24, Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, Peripatetic Club ’26, Le Cercle Francais ’26. LEWIS DELANEY “Spud I chatter, chatter as I go To join the brimming river. Though it is not hard to find Spud, he seldom knows where to find his books. A helpful member to the class. Record—Track Team ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Sec’t. Class ’24, Pres. Class ’25, Print Shop ’24, ’25, ’26, Editor-in-Chief Athenian ’26, Athletic Assoc. ’23. '24. ’25, ’26. Debating Club ’26. National Oratorical Contest ’26, Mgr. Senior Track Team ’26, Operetta ’26. CLIFFORD DREW Mike Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit. Mike is one of our athletic men. He is right at home on the athletic field. He has the stick-to-it-ive-ness that makes a valuable man for any grid team. Record—Football ’23, ’24, ’25, Baseball ’24, ’25, 26, Mgr. Basketball ’26, Pigskin Chasers ’23, ’24, ’25, Athletic Assoc. ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25, Debating Club ’26, National Oratorical Contest ’26. Ol)£ Annual .Athenian MILDRED DUNBAR “Millie’' “She has that rare gift—the gift of helping others. Unobtrusive, pleasant, tranquil, patient and genial. Mix them all together and you have our Mildred. Record—Chorus ’23, ’24, Peripatetic Club ’26, Vice Pres. Le Cercle Francais ’26, Treas. H. C. M. Club ’25, ’26. PEARL DUNBAR “Pearly Dew Drop Whence is thy learning? Does thy toil O’er books consume midnight oil? Pearl excels in all her studies. She attains and maintains enviable grades. Her studies take up a great deal of time, but she finds time to make lots of friends. Record—Chorus ’23, ’24, Peripatetic Club ’26, Le Cercle Francais ’26, Sect. Class ’24, ’25, ’26, Salutatorian. DAISY DURRANT “Dippy “Who mixed reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth. If she has any faults she has left us in doubt. Little, but oh my! You know that good things come in small packages. Daisy may be little, but oh what a lot of knowledge there is in that little head! Daisy is possessed of a fine disposition. Record—Operetta ’23, ’26, Chorus 23, Sophomore Hiking Club ’24, Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’24, ’25, Basket Tossers ’24, ’25, Peripatetic Club ’26, Uke Club ’26, Track ’23. ELINOR ESTABROOK “None knew thee but to love thee Nor named thee but to praise. On July 8, 1924 our class lost for the first time a member by death, Eleanor Estabrook. Elinor was a very conscientious student and ranked high in all her school work. Her friendship was golden and she had a winning personality. She was a great loss to our class, because she did everything she could to make it a success. She played the violin in the orchestra and also belonged to the Sophomore Hiking Club. We all enjoyed hikes in the wods with her because she knew so much about nature. The morning Elinor was taken ill she had planned to go on a hike with us. As weak as she was she took a history examination in June in order to have credits enough in September to rank as a Junior. Neither Elinor nor any of her friends realized during the winter what a deadly disease was overcoming her, but she struggled on, trying her best to keep up her standard until her strength failed. Olje Annual Athenian MARTHA GRIFFIN “Martha Jane” “Persuasive speech, and more persuasive sighs, Silence that speaks and eloquence of eyes.” A penny for your thoughts. Martha is always dreaming. We wonder why. Her thoughts are usually up on Mile Hill. Martha is pensive, studious and sedate. Record—Peripatetic Club '26, Le Cercle Francais ’26, Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’24, Philomathean ’26. EDITH HINE “Hinzy” “I love tranquil solitude And such society as is quiet and good.” Dignified? Perhaps she is, but Edith is always ready for a good time. Edith has many good qualities. If only we could catch her without her dignity we wonder what we would find. Record—Chorus ’23, ’26, Operetta ’23, ’26, Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’23, Peripatetic Club ’26, Le Cercle Francais ’26, Philomathean ’26. MARGARET KEELER “Margie” “They are only great who are truly good.” Margaret believes that “silence is golden.” Even if she does you never saw a more conscientious worker. We are sorry that she didn’t join the class sooner. Record—Peripatetic Club ’26, Le Cercle Francais ’26. MARION KINGSLEY “Polly” “ ’Tis good to be merry and wise.” Marion is very modest and self-reliant. She is another one of the members that didn’t join the class until this year. Record—Peripatetic Club ’26, Chorus ’26, Operetta ’26, Le Cercle Francais ’26. Ob -Annual TAtljenlan JAMES KNOWLES “Jimmie.” “His own character is the arbiter of everyone’s fortune.” Jimmie is a “happy-go-lucky,” humorous chap. His witty line makes him very popular with everyone, especially the Greens-landing maids. Record—Print Shop ’23, Freshman Court ’24, ’25, Track ’24, Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Judge Sophomore Court ’24, Page Senate ’26, Constable of Class ’26, President’s Cabinet ’25, Judge of Junior Court ’25, Athenian Board ’26, Vice Pres. Class ’26, Debating Club ’26, Archons ’25, Radio Club ’23, ’26, Pres. Radio Club ’26, National Oratorical Contest ’26. BETTY KOEHLER “Bets” “But screw your courage to the sticking point, And we’ll not fail.” Betty is a typical American girl. She is a good sport and stars in all athletics. Her spontaneous giggle is contagious. Record—Chorus ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Operetta ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, ’25, Sect. Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’25, Basketball Team ’24, ’25, ’26, Capt. Basketball Team ’26, Basket Tossers ’24, ’25, ’26, Pres. Basket Tossers ’26, Track Team ’24, ’25, ’26, High School Song Leader '25, ’26, Asst. Cheerleader ’25, ’26, Art Club ’24, Sophomore Hiking Club ’24, Peripatetic Club ’26, Uke Club ’26, Senior Track Capt. ’26. EARL LOOMIS ‘Louie” “Where the stream runs deepest the water is smoothest.” Earl doesn’t have much to say in any class except history. Earl never runs out of arguments in that class. “Even though vanquished he could argue still.” Record—Debating Club ’26, Athletic Assoc. 23, ’24, ’26, Track ’26. MARGARET MANNIX “Maggie” “Just being happy is a fine thing to do; Looking on the bright side rather than the blue; Sad, or sunny, musing, is largely in the choosing.” When you see a twinkle lurking in her black eyes be prepared for a surprise. Record—Athenian Editor ’23, ’25, Vice Pres. Class ’24, Basket Tossers ’24, ’25, ’26, Vice Pres. Basket Tossers ’25, Asst. Mgr. Basketball ’25, Mgr. Basketball ’26, Track Team ’23, ’24, ’25, Capt. Track Team ’23, ’24, ’25, Asst. Cheerleader ’23, ’24, Cheerleader ’25, ’26, Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, ’25, Vice Pres. Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’25, Sophomore Hiking Club ’25, Chorus ’23, ’24, '25, ’26, Operetta ’23, ’25. ol)e Annual ZAtl)enlan PETER McCABE “Pete” “The world is good and the people are good, And we’re all good fellows together.” Fun and sleeping are his habits. His motto is “You’re never young but once” and he believes in enjoying himself while he can. Record—Football ’25, ’26, Basketball ’25, ’26, Forum ’26, Baseball ’26, Chorus ’26, Football Cheerleader ’26. GEORGE MERITHEW “Solomon” “A careless song with a little nonsense in it now and then, does not misbecome him.” George is the personification of a jolly student. George’s motto is “Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow you may die.” Record—Football ’23, ’25, Track ’25, ’26, Baseball ’25, Sect. Debating Club ’26, Pigskin Chasers ’26, Pigskin Chasers Circus ’26, Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Operetta ’26, Chorus ’24, ’25, ’26. HELEN MESSNER “Helie” “Hang sorrow, care will kill a cat, Therefore let us be merry.” Helen is one of the best-natured members of the class. No one could ever be quite like her. She is her own parallel. She is full of fun and believes that “all is well that ends well.” Record—Freshman Court ’24, Committee Social Affairs ’24, Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, ’25, Chorus ’23, ’25, ’26, Operetta ’23, ’25, ’26, Sophomore Hiking Club ’24, Philomathean ’25, ’26, Peripatetic Club ’26, Track ’23, ‘24, Uke Club ’26, Le Cercle Francais ’26, Supreme Court ’26. AGNES MIDDAUGH “Aggie” “Although on pleasure she was bent She had a frugal mind.” There’s always a place for that old saying “Good goods come in small packages.” It certainly fits here. Agnes is a promoter of high school activities. There may be lots of pretty girls, but only one can capture Jimmie. Record—Chorus ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Operetta ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, ’25, Sophomore Hiking Club ’24, Philomathean ’25, ’26, Vice Pres. Philomathean ’26, Le Cercle Francais ’26, Peripatetic Club ’26. Ol)e Annual tAHjeitlart PAUL MILLER “M iller” “He can touch the magic string And forth such lov’d pleasures bring.” Paul is our Fritz Kriesler. Music is his hobby. He is an artist on the violin. Those who have heard Paul play can certainly appreciate his talent. Record—Orchestra ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Operetta ’24, ’25, ’26. Junior Police ’24, Athletic Assoc. '23, ’24, ’25, '26, Chorus ’23, ’24 ’25, '26. VIRGINIA OHLMAN Ginger” “Pleasures be thickest where no pleasures seem. There’s not a leaf that falls upon the ground But holds some joy of silence or of sound. Some sprite begotten of a summer dream.” There’s not a thing that doesn’t hold some beauty for Virginia. If she teaches as she studies we are sure of her success Record—Treas. Peripatetic Club ’26, Le Cercle Francais ’26 Chorus 26, Operetta ’26, Philomathean ’25, 26, Sect. Philoma-thean ’26. DOROTHY ROGERS Dot” “To know her is to love her.” She is always ready to tell a joke or take one as well. She’s a girl with wonderful musical ability. She’s a friend worth having. Record—Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’23, Chorus ’24, ’25, ’26, Mixed Chorus ’23, Operetta '23, ’25, ’26, Glee Club ’24, Treas. Class ’24 ’25, ’26, Vice Pres. High School ’25, Orchestra ’26, Philomathean ’25, ’26. Sect. Peripatetic Club ’26, Treas. Le Cercle Francais ’26 HARRY SANTEE “Kirk” “Good nature and good sense are usually companions.” The class talker. Harry talks continually and we all have to laugh at his witty remarks. We certainly think that Harry would make a good salesman. Record—Class Pres. ’23, Football Mgr. ’25, ’26, Basketball ’22, ’24, ’25. ’26, Track ’22, ’23, ’24, ’26, Baseball ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26 Pigskin Chasers ’25, ’26, Athletic Assoc. ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Debating Club ’26, Sgt.-at-Arms Senate ’25, Operetta ’25, ’26. ol)e Annual Ml)ttilati LEON SPAULDING 'Lee” ‘Proce to me what it is that I will not do.” Here is our class president thoroughly liked by all, because of his ability. Leon is our idea of a good fellow. Record—Pigskin Chasers ’24, ’25, ’26, Sect. Pigskin Chasers ’24, Vice Pres. Pigskin Chasers ’26, Pigskin Chasers Circus ’26, Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Football ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Capt. Football ’26, Track ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Basketball ’25, ’26, Baseball ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Debating Club ’26, President’s Cabinet ’24, ’25, Chorus ’25, ’26, Operetta ’25, ’26, Pigskin Chasers Play, Art Club ’24, Constable Class ’25, Syncopaters ’24, Clerk Assembly ’24, Orchestra ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Pres. Class ’26, Union ”5,” Pigskin Chasers Circus ’26, National Oratorical Contest ’26, Interclass Oratorical Contest ’25. CLARE SPERRY “Clare Elizabeth” “Music has charms to soothe the savage breast, To soften rocks or bend the knotted oak.” We all love Clare for her pranks and witty remarks. Judging from her voice we are sure of her success in the musical line. Record—Pres. Class ’24, Sect. Class ’23, Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, Philomathean ’26, Operetta ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Chorus ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Mixed Chorus ’23, Glee Club ’25, ’26, Part Leader ’26, Sect. Le Cercle Francais ’26, Peripatetic Club ’26, Page Senate ’26, Sect, and Treas. Art Club ’24. Uke Club ’26, Mandolin Club ’26, Asst. Cashier Class ’26, Sophomore Hiking Club ’24. ELLSWORTH SHIRLEY “Babe” ‘Though I am young, I scorn to flit On the wings of borrowed wit.” Ever jolly, witty and good-natured is this efficient member of the class. When a seeming difficulty arises, he simply says, ‘‘Pay no attention and looks for something harder. Record—Football ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Basketball ’23, Archons ’23, Pigskin Chasers ’23, ’24, ’25, '26, Pigskin Chasers Play, Sect. Assembly ’23, Orchestra ’23, ’24, ’25, Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Chief of Police ’26, Baseball Cheerleader ’23, Track ’23, ’24. NORMAN SMITH “Lem” ‘‘Come what, come may.” Norman is another of those chaps who doesn’t let studies bother them. Norman can always be found around where there is some fun going on. Record—Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Football ’25, ’26, Chorus ’23, ’24, Operetta ’25, Forum ’26, Pigskin Chasers Circus ’26. Ot)£ Annual “Athenian STANLEY STOWELL “Harve” “There is such a choice of difficulties that I am myself at a loss where to begin.” Stanley always picks out the hardest things to do. We all remember him in Debating Club. He always had something to do and it was usually something that eevryone else had given up as too hard. Record—Debating Club ’26, Sgt.-at-Arms Debating Club ’26, Constable Superior Court ’26, Track ’23, 25, ’26, Baseball ’26. GALDYS TAYLOR “Toots” “Let us then be up and doing With a heart for any fate—” And Gladys was up and doing, when she took her part in the class plays. We hope her speaking ability continues to be successful in the future. Record—Girls’ Athletic Assoc. 23, ’24, 25, Basket Tossers Assoc. ’24, ’25, ’26, Vice Pres. Basket Tossers ’26, Basketball Team ’25, ’26, Chorus ’23, 24, ’25, Operetta ’23, ’25, Sophomore Hiking Club ’24, Le Cercle Francais ’26, Peripatetic Club ’26, Vice Pres. Peripatetic Club ’26, Interclass Oratorical Contest '25, ’26. ERNEST THORPE “Ernie” “The wisest man could ask no more of Fate, Than to be simply modest, manly and true.” Ernest is one of those fellows who has lots to do. He is a conscientious worker with all that that implies. He has hung up a record in athletics that will be the goal of aspiring Athens students in the future. Record—Football ’22, ’23, ’24, 25, Basketball ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25, Track ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25, Athletic Assoc. ’22, ’23, ’24. ’25, Pigskin Chasers ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Sgt.-at-Arms Pigskin Chasers '24, Pres. Pigskin Chasers ’26, Sect, of the Interior ’26, Class Track Capt. ’24, ’25, ’26, Pigskin Chasers Play ’23, Pigskin Chasers’ Circus ’26. ALBERTA VAN CISE “Bertie” “Love keeps the cloak out better than a cloak, It serves for food and raiment.” Not too quiet, not yet too talkative, Alberta avoids extremes. Record—Philomathean 26, Peripatetic Club 26. ol)e Annual Atljenian WILLIAM VAN CISE “Bill “Life is a jest and all things show it, I thought so once and now I know it.” Steady, easy-going, never a care, never a worry, that’s Bill to a “T.” Bill lets everything go by just as it will. As a member of the Debating Club he will never be forgotten. Record—Debating Club 26, Sgt.-at-Arms Debating Club ’26, Asst. Sgt.-at-Arms Senate ’25, ’26, Judge Senior Court ’26, Athletic Assoc. ’25, ’26, Track ’26. HARRY WANDELL “Wannie” “To speak wisely may not always be easy, But not to speak ill requires only silence.” “He is studious of ease and fond of humble things.” Harry is a very studious chap. His quiet manner makes his fellow students think his friendship worth while. Record—Athletic Assoc. ’24, ’25, ’26, Forum ’26, Track ’25, ’26. LEDA WELLER “Lida Maude' “The fairest garden in her looks, And in her mind the wisest books.” Anyone will tell you that Leda is a good sport. She has a personality all her own. She is bright and jolly and is always ready to help someone. Record—Chorus ’23, Operetta ’23, Girls’ Athletic Assoc. ’23. '24, Le Cercle Francais ’26, Peripatetic Club ’26, Athenian Editor ’24, Uke Club ’26, Art Club ’24, ’25. RICHARD WINTERS “Ducky “Happy I am, from care I’m free, Why aren’t they all contented like me?” Richard doesn’t have a care in the world or bo it appears to his fellow-classmates. He’s another of those happy-go-lucky chaps. Record—Athletic Assoc. ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26, Pres. Athletic Assoc. ’26, Football ’25, ’26, Baseball ’25, ’26, Basketball ’25, ’26, Pigskin Chasers ’24, ’26, Pres. High School ’25, Sect. Assembly ’25, Page of Assembly ’23, ’24, Clerk Sophomore Court ’24. Annual Albanian President’s Address Class of ’26, you have been raising the standard of A. H. S. for four years. You have made your influence felt in societies, dramatics, athletics, student government and character. You are efficient in regular school studies, attendance and in oratorical ability you have been among the leaders. When you are in dear old A. H. S. no more, do not forget those standards which were an important pan of your high school education. Your work and usefulness to your first Alma Mater is nut ended by leaving her portals. What you do and the way in which you do that work in your college life or in your work will be remembered in the annals of A. H. S. Slackers you have never been and your high school training will make you leaders in whatsoever you attempt. Success shall surely crown your efforts if they are made in the same fashion as they were in high school. Further attempts to enumerate the numerous abilities of the Class of ’26 would lead others to think ourselves vain. This is not our aim nor is it doing justice to the Class of ’26. It is our privilege to here relate the splendid characteristics of the other classes. The Class of ’27 may have seemed to lack a driving force in class enterprises, but this is a mistaken idea because the four short plays they gave were indeed splendid and showed the result of tireless efforts. The Class of ’28 has a characteristic which will make many friends for them. They have a carefree, happy-go-lucky attitude. The Class of ’29 became prominent at once. They have had a higher class average than most classes in their freshman year. The Class of ’26 looks with regret upon Commencement day. We are leaving Athens High School but memories of gay, carefree days will ever remain in our hearts. The joys, the regrets, will ever be with us. We should like to remain here with you, underclassmen, to enjoy anew our relationship and our gay comradeship. We must, however, pass on to fulfill what the world holds in store for us. We leave a vacancy which the members of the Class of ’27 will be called upon to occupy. We wish that to them may come the joys, the happiness, the success in high school activities which were ours. May our paths ever continue to meet and may we ever remain friends and comrades of those who were our friends and friendly rivals of high school days. The Class of 1926 bids you farewell. —Leon Spaulding ’26 Class History The train was moving swiftly. Turning from the fascinating sight of the golden fields of wheat, the trees, and the telephone poles rushing by, I saw a woman coming down the aisle. She sat down beside me and became at once absorbed in reading. Nearly an hour later she closed her book. Wishing to know the title of what seemed so interesting a story, I glanced at it. Plainly printed on the cover was the word history. “History!” I thought, “what could be so interesting in that?” But there was more to the title. It was History of Class of ’26, A. H. S., Volume IV. Of course I was instantly desirous of reading it and I asked the lady if I might look at it. She seemed pleased that I was interested and gave me the book. Turning over the pages, I noticed that on one of them was printed, “Events of the senior class in the year 1926, and a summary of the years 1923, ’24, and ’25.” I read the history during my ride on the train and because I think you will be interested in what the class of ’26 has done in high school I will tell to you as accurately as I can what I read concerning it. The first things related were the happenings in the year 1926: “The class of ’26 held the first meeting of their fourth year in high school after the usual proceeding of arranging point cards, etc., had been completed. The officers for the year were elected: president, Leon Spaulding; vice-president, James Knowles; secretary, Pearl Dunbar; treasurer, Dorothy Rogers. The day upon which the class formerly held its meetings was Tuesday, but it was changed to Thursday, this being more convenient. In October one of the members, Clifford Drew, was seriously injured while playing football. This compelled him to spend several tedious weeks in the hospital. Before the holidays Christmas cards and also stationery, with the monogram A. H. S. printed on each sheet, were sold by the class members. Everyone at different times in his life wants to have a good time. This is the very desire the seniors had when they decided to give a Thanksgiving party, and then a Christmas dance. The Checkerboard Orchestra was eni-played for the latter. By the time February rolled around the class of ’26’s pocketbook felt the need of some kind of a tonic to build it up. It was rather weak, having undergone quite a nervous strain during the past months- The members of the Obfc Annual AH)fenian class sought for some remedy and finally decided to try a good old-fashioned medicine. A bake sale was held on Saturday, February 13, which proved successful. Another tonic for the pocketbook was also discovered in the sale of jello. After the money from this was collected the treasury was somewhat replenished. The class play was a subject of great importance. After much discussion among the class members, the comedy, “Just Out of College” was unanimously chosen. Something should be said here about the different organizations to which those in the senior class belong. The girls interested in travel have formed the Peripatetic Club, while the boys are members of either the Debating Club or the Forum. Some of the girls also belong to the Philomathean, and some to Le Cer-cle Francais. The meetings have been entertaining to the students and the subjects brought up have offered much valuable information. The class of ’26, in its Freshman year, chose the motto “Not Merely For Ourselves.” The seniors sincerely hope that they have carried this out. One sad event was experienced by the seniors during their four years in A. H. S. This was the death of one of their classmates, Elinor Estabrook, who had made many friends and was loved by all. The above completes volume IV of “History of Class of ’26.” Those wishing more information and details concerning the class are requested to refer to volumes I, II, and III. —Marguerite Cook ’26. THE SENIOR CLASS MOTTO “Not merely for Ourselves.” The thought which this motto expresses has been before us through our high school career and I am sure that it has been a great help to us all along the way. When we have been discouraged with our work it has been a guiding inspiration which has made us feel as if we had to go on. We are now leaving our high school life. It is natural that some of the things which we have learned during our high school training will not remain in our memory, but I am sure without a bit of doubt the words of our class motto will always live in the heart of each one of us. —Hattie Callear ’26. CLASS PROPHECY Tweezix, Athenasia, June 10, 1941. My dear Class Teachers and High School, On this twenty-fifth reunion of the class of ’26 I thought it fitting to write you and tell you of the class members and what they are doipg. It does seem a peculiar thing for an entire class to build a city of its own and not allow anyone else to settle there. But we are very happy in our little city Tweezix and really next to Pennsylvania we think Athenasia is the ideal state. The Wandell-Chamberlain architects built the houses in which we make our homes and very fine houses they are with all possible electrical appliances added to make work easy and comfortable. We attribute these electrical improvements to our electricial, Harry Bir-ney. You will remember that when in school “Ikie” predicted an electrical world where all he would have to do would be to push a button and expand. The streets are very well kept and paved by our able contractors, Carpenter and Winters. These two were not fond of sticking to their work in school, but I can assure you truthfully that they have reformed greatly and are taking considerable pride in their work. There are two large department stores with keen competition. One run by “Bill” Van Sice and the other by Alberta. The object of the competition is to see who can sell his goods for the highest price. Money means nothing to us since Dorothy Rogers is our banker. She always had a wfay of remembering her bank dues on the correct day. “Eth” Converse has graduated from ticket selling and is now' the proprietor of the one only opera house. It is a very large and beautiful building where celebrated artists have been on the bill. Mile. Clare Sperry was here last winter. She is giving impersonations and solo dances. While here she asked if there was any special selection anyone in the audience wished her to give. I asked for the selection from “Penrod and Sam” about Duke the dog. She said, “Evidently one of my childhood pals is here tonight.”. Tomorrow' night the famous comedian Garnard Birney is to appear in vaudeville. The billboard says that he has already chewed up 130 boxes of matches. His favorite pastime in H. S. was chew'-ing matches. We have an up-to-date high school in Tw'eez- Ol e .Annual Atlantan ix. The principal is Lewis Delaney with the aid of his very efficient secretary, Marian Kingsley. Now “Spud” can sleep to his heart’s content and Marian will do all the work for him. That always was his motto, “Let George do it while I sleep,” But you’d be surprised to find how well he can run the school when necessity demands it. Many of our class members are teaching in the school. Budman teaches physical education and with the aid of Ernie Thorp is running the high school athletics. We always knew that these two would some day devote their great athletic ability to a worthwhile cause. Margaret Keeler teaches Latin and French, Pearl Dunbar mathematics, Hilda Cullen, history; Viola Carpenter, music and aesthetic dancing; Agnes Middaugh, drawing; Marguerite Cook, English. We are very much pleased with our faculty. James Knowles is running the city radio receiving and sending station. Leon Spaulding is the announcer at our radio station. He got good practice in the various plays and operettas in high school. We often hear celebrated artists over the radio. Among them is Paul Miller who was famous as our high school violinist. He comes to Tweezix often to visit but he goes around the world on tours and cannot be with us as much of the time as we would like. Virginia Ohlman is often heard singing over the radio. We prize her as one of us because of her voice. Joe Campbell and Santee are running a garage. Joe is there to tinker with the machines and “Kirk” is there to do the talking and hurry Joe along a bit. The Callear sisters are running a restaurant where homemade stuff is served. Many a time have we deserted our cook and gone there for dinner. Earl Loomis and Emily Campbell are running the “Bingo Hotel”; that name seems to stick by us since the senior play. If it weren’t for these good proprietors the guests would never get anything to eat because Mildred Dunbar is the head waitress and Ellsworth Shirley is the chef and these two just can’t get along well together. “Mike” Drew is custodian of the waste paper baskets in the hotel, he always was good at managing baskets. Norman Smith is bell hop. He’s good on the hop, as he always was hopping with his car whenever anything was wanted from over town. George Merithew runs a large modern truck farm in competition with Stanley Stowell. We have wonderful garden truck in the middle of winter. As Edith Hine always wanted to be a nurse she is now the community nurse. Anyone who is very sick calls on “Hinezy” and she is sure to make them well. Judson is still trying to break the world’s long distance walking record. He started this idea when in school walking at the rate of five miles a minute. Gladys is running a beauty parlor. She just couldn’t live in a town where she couldn’t get her hair curled and so she took up the course herself. Helen is a great favorite with the children in our city. She runs a kindergarten in her home. She also plans for months ahead the menus for the anticipated “Rusty Nine” reunions. We were much worried as to whether Pete McCabe would ever decide on what to take up for his life work in Tweezix. but our worries were all for naught as he is the school inspector. He was always visiting schood and now he can get good pay for it. Leda gives illustrated talks on her travels. She has been to Europe four times since graduation and has something new and interesting to tell us eevry time she comes home. There is only one thing that does not make our city perfectly happy. That is the fact that Martha isn’t so happy here as we hoped she would be. She doesn’t think our city is up to Greenslanding. As to Maggy and Daisy, well they make the best companions ever. Maggy is going with me on personally conducted tours through the city in the Ford. She shows people the sights while I drive and you’d be surprised to see how well the Ford has stood the test. Daisy is our cook and since she doesn’t like to drive around she keps house for us. Now I think I have told you about all the members of the wonderful class of ’26. We all send our best regards from Tweezix to all the classes of our dear old Alma Mater. Sincerely, —Betty Koehler 26. T3l)e Annual !Att)enlait THE ALPHABET Two Birneys we have and, though not brothers, They're much attached to one another. Also Budman and Burlingame Two husky chaps from down the river came. The two Callears, Herethel and Hattie; When Chamberlain has work, he’s very happy. Then the Campbells, of no distinct relation, With their Fords will reach their destination. Also two Carpenters, Viola we note, For foreign language sure got her goat. Also Elwood, you will surely find Had his English in on time. Then Converse, so quiet and demure, For her, good prospects are held in store. And now appear our Solomons, Cullen and Cook, For both have acquired a studious look. Delaney, too, busy like the rest In making our Annual one grand success. Drew, who went down on our football field, But with unfailing courage, did not yield, But met his fate with a cheerful smile For he knew things would come our right after awhile. The two Dunbars and little Durrant And though Dingman left us, forget her we can’t. Griffin and Hine, two very industrious lasses; Keeler and Kingsley stand highest in all classes. Knowles and Loomis, two debaters, And Koehler and Mannix, our cheer leaders. Messner and Middaugh, who are not very tall; McCabe and Miller, our stars in football, Merithew also works with vim Though often discouraged when about to win. Then there is Ohlman who comes from WTilkes-Barre, Rogers and Sperry on their way never tarry, But climb on up the ladder so tall Determined to gain the best of all. Santee, Shirley and Smith, surely not shirkers, Then there is Spaulding, president and class promoter. Stowell and Thorp with a lending hand Help the class whenever they can. Gladys Taylor with all her ability Speaks or acts whenever we ask it. Two VanCises, Alberta and William, Joined us late, but we are glad we have them. Wandell who always has his lessons, And Weller, too, found out by asking questions. Winters who often visits the rest. These three end my list. And now I am finished, my one bequest Is to the coming classes—the same success. —Mildred Dunbar ’26. CLASS SONG (Tune, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.” Years have passed, with fond regret Friends must part. Anchor weighed, our hopes are set In each barque. Fun enjoyed and tasks are done In A. H. S.; the victory’s won. Much we owe for that “Well Done,” High school days. CHORUS: Greetings to you bringing Glad Commencement Day. Songs with gladness ringing, Yet we’re sad alway. Tho our paths may sever. Undivided we, Dear old Athens High School, In our love for Thee. May our love and memories too, Athens High, Ever wander back to you By-and-by. Soon our hopes and all our dreams Will be woven all in schemes, Still we’ll cherish e’er it seems Memories. CHORUS: —Dorothy Rogers ’26. ONE ACT PLAY Title—The Inseparable Two. Place—A. H. S. Hall. Time—Most anytime one might look. Scene—Two Senior towheads strolling down the hall. Conclusion—Decide for yourself. —James Knowles ’26. Annual Atfyenlan ADVICE TO THE JUNIORS It is the duty of the class of 1926 to advise the class of 1927. We think that you are in need of this advice. Before we go any further we think that you ought to know that the Seniors are supposed to be dignified in order to set an example for the lower classes. We also think that you should follow our motto, “Not merely for ourselves.’' This has been a help to us and we hope that you will benefit by it. Why are you so quiet, Gladys? We advise you to purchase a tennis racket. A little noise from you will not do any harm. Less noise in the hall, Gerald. Miss Curtiss might make you stay the eighth period. Why not take up law while you are in high school, Pete? The experience will be a benefit to you. Football spirit is what A. H. S. has. Keep this up, Eberlin, by having a winning team next year. Where do you get your rosy cheeks, Bid-die? The girls would like your recipe. We are sure that Charlie will wait for you, Edith. Don’t get discouraged and leave school. You had better learn to drive the Ford, Esther. You won’t have Emily to drive it next year for you. Athens High School needs a good orator. After next year, Albert, we think that you will fill that place. Mildred, don’t ever get mad at Helen. The school would be at a loss without the Gold-Dust twins. Josephine, why not get your hair cut boyish bob? We have heard that it bothers you so much. Practice being a farmerette, Helen Catlin. Maybe some day you can find someone to run the farm for you. Cooking is one of the essentials of life, Bessie; we have heard that you are a wonderful cook. Now find your man. You seem to be interested in politics, Raymond. We advise you to become a lawyer. Without humour the senior history class would be too strenuous. Paloma, find some new jokes for the next year. Dick, you had better leave Dodge coupes alone. You are apt to burn out the bearings and have to walk home. We know by experience that we didn’t have to study very hard in our senior year. Genevieve, take it easy. Amelia, we advise you to follow the Spaulding rule book. It doesn’t say to quit school next June. A Charleston Club would be a good addition to the high school. Why not start one, Frances? Misses Loveland, Roberts, Stuck, Vosburg and Wright, we advise you to apply for a charter to form an Anti-bob-club. Everyone must have something in mind to do. Louise, we think that you have chosen the right vocation in life. A little pin money comes in handy for sweets; so stick to the Grand Union. What would the basketball team do without Helen and Margie? Stick to the ship, girls. They will need many like you next year. Dutch, we have heard that you can play the uke very well. Don’t take this praise too seriously. Practice makes perfect. We would advise you, Winifred, to find the medicine that made “Alice in Wonderland” grow tall. Hotheaded people usually don’t get anywhere, but it takes you through the line, Edward. Keep it up next year. As we have said before, the seniors are called dignified. Beatrice, you will have to practice being dignified before next year. Monty, we have heard that you are very much interested in French. Why not specialize in this subject? Miss Newton, as you have been in our senior history class this year, we know that you like this subject, and we think you should become a history teacher. Hilda, don’t get cross at the basketball coach next year. It is bad for the disposition. A little studying now and then won’t hurt anyone. Do a little studying yourself, Wesley. We advise you, Marvey, to leave those dime novels at home next year. Miss Curtiss doesn’t approve of them. You seem to be quite a musician, Adrian. Why not apply for a summer position with Paul Whiteman’s orchestra? We are sure Miss Bush will give you a good recommendation. A good cook always comes in handy. Keep on trying, Mabel; you won’t become a good housekeeper if you don’t. The radio is a very interesting thing, but, Frank, don’t lose any sleep over it. It is hard on your studies. Why not try Walter Camp’s Daily Dozen, Ol)£ Annual Albanian Ervin? You will be in better condition to play football next year. Your work on this year’s football team can be praised, Charlie. Practice making some of those spectacular end runs that proved so successful this year. Last but not least is your class teacher, Mr. Valillee. We think that you need a little advice concerning your class. You have always praised them. Watch out! They might change for the worse next year. We sincerely hope that you Juniors will profit by the advice that we have given. Don’t take it to heart, but if the shoe fits please put it on. —Daisy E. Durrant ’26. PUBLIC SCHOOL ART Until recently, that is to say, within the last four or five years, the Art Department of Athens Boro Schools was a part of the school about which very little was known. Drawing was something to be endured with stoic patience by the students and never to be enjoyed. This condition has been gradually changing, until now the day for Art has become something like a gala day in the daily routine of school life. The change of the term Drawing to Art is significant of the change in the attitude of the children toward the subject. In the old days it was drawing, just drawing of prisms, of vases, of stiff flowers, which, if they really grew, would cause Nature to turn her head away in humiliation. Art is entirely different. It deals with drawing, it is true, but only as a means of expression of that love of beauty which is within us all. Its main object is to teach the child to see correctly and to appreciate what he sees. It naturally follows that when the child has a true appreciation of the masterpieces of life he will also receive a fuller joy from the commoner things of life and will try to enhance their natural charm. The old saying that beauty comes from the soul is very true and it is the duty of Art to awaken that sense of appreciation of beauty in the soul of the child. “For paint cracks and canvas decays, but the soul of the child goes on forever.” —E. C. Conner. JUNIOR RESPONSE TO SENIORS’ ADVICE We, the class of ’27, thank the Senior class for its fine advice, but think that it is wrong in advising us on certain points, especially on having us follow their motto. This is highly impossible because our motto is “WE lead, others FOLLOW.” Without doubt you seniors will go into life and will become successful in life before the Class of ’27 gets out of school, because of your super-intelligence. We think Daisy might find her rosy path leading toward personal advice to the president for the impression she made in the Annual is very good. Well, Daisy, if you do, remember where you got your start. And, too, Daisy, then you’ll need cosmetics; so you will be able to buy them from Gladys Edna Wallace Hopper Taylor, as we expect Fate to lead her along that road. (Closely associated will be L. J. Delaney, manufacturer of Hair-stay.) You’ll also want to see a good show; so step into vaudeville and see the “Athenian Trio.” (Be sure to leave a tip for Ethel who’ll probably sell the ticket to you.) Dorothy Rogers, the “whispering” pianist and Paul Miller, the versatile violinist, also assisted by Mile. E. Koehler, world-famed singer. These will be under the capable management of Judson Burlingame, who got his send-off managing the A. H. S. baseball team in 1926. Judson, perhaps some time one of your “trio” may fall ill; then you may acquire the personal help of Clare Sperry, the renowned musical instructress, who sings in French and English (class.) “Look at him go!” the crowd will be saying at Altoona next year when N. C. Smith takes his place at the wheel and becomes “Tommy Milton the Second.” He will be making good money then and as he will want good clothes he will patronize Ducky who will be a clothier by that time. We are quite sure of Winter’s future station as he shows that tendency by the brilliant ties that he wears. Also next fall, Paul will be after Red Grange’s laurels in some college. He’ll keep in touch with Ernie who then’ll be a national collegiate football referee. The advertising for the games will be done by “Ike the Printer.” Success awaits you in a bottle of ink, Harry; so don’t pull the cork and let it run out. No doubt Leon will go into the tire business selling Kelly tires. If he does and finds it hard to collect the bills he can hire Hilda Cullen as a collector. .Annual Athenian Viola Carpenter will probably be the first woman Congressman from Bradford County. We don’t know on what ticket she’ll run, but probably the Democratic ticket. Elwood Carpenter and Earl Loomis will be a great aid to L. J. Delaney’s business by discovering some new and cheap process for “Hair-stay.” Stanley Stowell will be one of the biggest costumers. George should be America’s premier butler by the showing he made in the operetta. Keep on, George, they get the money. Pete, you should make a good comedian, better yet—“Irish Comedian” because you have the wit and will no doubt be a running mate to A1 Jolson. You should get Jimmie Knowles as a pait-ner, Pete, because he has always found something to make fun out of high school. May the dollars pour in both your pockets. Shirley will rival George McManus because he is such a clever cartoonist. We expect Chamberlain will be Willie Hoppe’s most dangerous rival. Most of the fellows know he “pushes a wicked willow.” In years to come we expect to read in Ike’s daily paper about the great debate between Clifford Drew and Garnard Birney about whether boys should take home economics. The Misses Keeler and Kingsley will be authorities on “Social and Political Problems” and we expect to be using their text books in A. H. S. in a few years. Martha, we notice that when spring comes the Green makes you feel better, doesn’t it? Marguerite Cook will be a great writer, we know, as she is always doing some kind of writing whenever she has any spare time. A good helper in your line would be Edith Hine. She doesn’t write so much but is full of ideas. Success to you two. The Callear girls never talk much but seem to get along in school very well and we sincerely hope that you will be as successful in life as you have been in high school. To Harry Wandell we give the credit of “stepping out” the most of any fellow in high school. But, Harry, don’t ever take the girls seriously; they may not be as true as you think. William Van Cise, the “Human Question Box;” we want to tell him to remember the way back to A. H. S., so if he ever gets “stuck” he can hunt up Mr. Hazard and find an answer. Or, perhaps then Joe Campbell will be the “Prof.” here. He never gave us facts, but with his brilliance he should be a teacher. Emily, you’d better take a mechanic’s course; so if your engine ever stops on the road you’ll know what to do. Harry Santee, we expect you will be a rival to Earl E. Leidman very soon. You’ve a fine start, keep it up, and if you need any new’ exercises, I’m sure Miss Weller will have them in her hardware store. Alberta, you had better talk more so your real value can be realized. Misses Messner, Middaugh and Ohlman have good starts as French teachers. And last, but not least, Maggie Mannix, the noise maker of the class. She could get a laugh out of King Tut’s mummy. We expect all the Seniors to go out into life and gain success, but with all your ability and talent you’d better hurry for you only have one year, as next year the Class of ’27 will come to the top. Well, here’s to the success of 1926! —Albert Carpenter ’27. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The class of 1927 resumed its meetings, after the summer vacation, September 23. 1925. wrhen wre elected officers for the year. Our first attempt at social affairs was a Hallowe’en Dance, at which we had a delightful time. Our next adventure as a class was a picture at the Morley. This was practically a failure from the financial viewpoint, as was a dance we had soon afterwards. As it w’as getting near Christmas wre decided to sell a box of Christmas wreaths. They did not sell as readily as we had expected and all our proceeds were used up in paying for the w’reaths we could not sell. Our luck seemed to change with the New Year and we w’ere successful at a bake sale. We next took over a jello proposition. We made our commission on this jello as we were able to sell it all. As part of our English course, Miss Curtiss allow'ed us to give four short plays. These were well attended by the public and the proceeds increased our bank account considerably. Since we more than made up for our failures by the wonderful successes of the second semester, this year may be considered successful for the class of 1927. —Edith Campbell, Class Historian. Z3t)e Annual Class Will We are called together on this both sad and joyous occasion, to witness the distribution of the many antique possessions of the class of nineteen hundred and twenty-six A. D. On this occasion it gives us the greatest of pleasure to present these gifts to the ones we think are the most deserving of them. We sincerely hope that those who receive them will show their appreciation by placing flowers, especially cowslips and pink carnations, on the final resting place of the class of ’26. At the last moment, being sound in mind and body, we do hereby make this the last will and testament of the class of ’26, declaring all former wills null and void. To Harvey Rettburg we leave Peter J. McCabe’s love for study, that he may become as great a man as Nicholas Carter, Diamond Dick, or Sherlock Holmes. To Richard Johnston we leave William Van-Cise’s gift of eloquence, that he may carry on the honor of the Academy Debating Club. After a great deal of deliberation we have decided to leave Richard Winter’s patented formula for putting on flesh to Ervin Torpey. We think he needs it more than any one else. To Dorothy Stuck we leave Margaret Man-nix’s ability to remain quiet for a period of less than one minute at a time. We hope Dorothy may become the only Silent Lady this world has ever known. To Adrian Rowe we leave Paul Miller’s ability to coax harmony from four strings and a horsehair bow. We advise Ade to let his hair grow longer and to cultivate a moustache so he will look like Fritz Kriesler. To “Ed” Manahan we leave George Meri-thew’s ability to ensnare the fair ladies. We notice that Edward has a good start. We wish him luck! We don’t know what to leave to Charlie Thorpe. After doing a lot of thinking we decided to leave him Harry Santee’s old pipe and half empty tobacco box. “Dutch,” we don’t know what you want or what you need, but we have decided to leave you Viola Carpenter’s laugh. We hope that you will make as good use of it as she has. Elizabeth, after doing some serious thinking we have decided to leave you “Bill” Van-Cise’s orange collar and green polkadot necktie. We know that you have a preference for red, but we think that you can adapt yourself to orange and green. Eberlin, you have nearly everything you need, but one thing. You don’t seem to care for the fairer sex. With this fact in mind we leave you Harry Hiram Birney’s pocket comb. This comb has seen much use and abuse, but if you treat it kindly you will get many years of service from it yet. Amelia, you were a problem, we didn’t seem to have anything that would be satisfactory to leave you. At the last moment we thought of Leon Spaulding’s old topcoat. It has seen much use but we believe you can patch it up. Winifred, we can easily see that you are destined to become a great basketball player, so we leave to you “Toots” Taylor’s ability to shoot baskets, hoping that you will win many games for Athens High School. Francis, I knew what you wanted and we give it to you. It is Lewis Delaney’s key to the Print Shop. Then you can get in any time you want to. Too bad he won’t be here next year! To Wesley Page we leave Paul Budman’s ability as an athlete, orator, and scholar, that he may uphold the traditions of A. H. S. To Hilda Page we leave “Dode” Campbell’s checkered jacket, trusting that on cold nights she will make good use of it. Ellen, seeing that you play the ukelele, we leave to you Agnes Middaugh’s ability to handle this instrument of torture. It has provided hours of entertainment for us; may it do the same for you. Raymond Horn, seeing that you are a good lawyer, we leave to you Garnard Birney’s ability to make people listen. Make good use of it. Having disposed of all the available junk, old clothes, etc., we do hereby appoint Miss DeWitt and Miss Curtiss as executors of this will. Having attended to all business we bid you all a fond farewell. Witnesses: Leon Spaulding Dorothy Rogers Viola Carpenter Joseph Campbell —James Knowles '26. —Lewis Delaney ’26. Z3l)e Annual 'Athenian QUESTION BOX A Bureau of Information has been established for the purpose of helping people in distress. All reasonable and sensible questions will be answered to the best of our ability. An extia fee of five cents will be charged for personal answers. Q. Why does Cicero get my goat?—Viola Carpenter. A. Perhaps he watches you when you tie it. We suggest tying it in a different place each day. Q. Can you advise me in a choice of a career?—George Merithew. A. We are sure you would become famous by entering a dancing school as an instructor. Q. Can you tell me a quicker and better way to go to Greenslanding?—James Knowles. A. We see no necessity for going so often, but we think if you invest in an airplane you can avoid the traffic jams. Q. I)o you think I would make a successful preacher?—Harry Birney. A. We are a little doubtful of your success in this line. Don’t you think it would be advisable to move to some young, yet prominent, city as Milan or Ulster and publish a daily newspaper? Q. Will I ever become famous?—Joseph Campbell. A. Without a doubt. Heighth means everything. Q. Should I take up nursing?—Emily Campbell. A. Since you have had so much experience in driving automobiles, we are sure you would be more valuable as an ambulance driver. Q. How can I get rich quick?—Marguerite Cook. A. The quickest way we know of is to reveal the secret of your reducing exercises. Q. Why couldn’t I be a magician?—William Van Sice. A. We see no reason why you can’t. It is surprising how cleverly things disappear when you are about, especially articles belonging to the girls. Q. Must I grow taller to become popular? —Helen Messner. A. By no means. Your pleasant manner and winning smile will command attention everywhere. Q. I wish to go into politics, but I am undecided just what to take up. Can you help me? —Dorothy Rogers. A. By all means try for tax collector. You have had so much Experience in collecting class dues. Q. Why is there such a demand for Spaulding’s home baking?—Leon Spaulding. A. Success in baking often comes from the quality of the flour. Do you use Kelley’s Famous? Q. What make of matches are considered the best?—Garnard Birney. A. You should be a better judge of this than we are since you have tasted so many different kinds. Q. Would it be better if I were more serious minded?—Clare Sperry. A. We think you use good judgment in deciding when to be serious and we should really be lonesome without your jokes and sense of humor in seeing others’ jokes. Q. Where could I spend a pleasant yet beneficial summer vacation?—Gladys Taylor. A. We think a summer at Hollywood would satisfactorily fulfill your desires. Q. Is it profitable to continue my occupation as ticket seller?—Ethel Converse. A. Perhaps, but if you desire a change, why not become a model for displaying fashions of the day? Q. Should I have my voice cultivated?— Betty Koehler. A. We discovered how powerful your voice is when you appeared in “Peter Projects.” We are convinced that all it needs is a little training. Q. Do you think any of my inventions valuable enough to be patented?—Purl Chamber-lain. A. We assume that you mean your inventions of toys and other means of furnishing amusement. We realize that no other person has your genius along this line. Q. Can you suggest a small yet profitable business that I could take up for a short time? —Hilda Cullen. A. You might try introducing magazines into the homes of this community. You are able to convince people of the value of many of the best papers, especially “The Literary Digest.” Q. Is it a pleasant occupation to accompany a traveling circus?—Ernest Thorpe. A. We are sure you would enjoy it. Without a doubt you could even become manager since you have so successfully helped in the management of the “Pigskin Chasers’ Circus.” Q. I have a small amount of money to in- 'C?t)£ Annual Athenian vest. What would be the best investment? —Elwood Carpenter. A. If your sum is not too small it would be advisable to invest in a second hand Ford to carry you from Athens to Smithfield. —Pearl Dunbar ’26. HOSPITALITY FOUND IN A. H. S. Seventh of September! My heart in my mouth. The thought of going away from all my friends and going among perfect strangers was misery to me. Arriving that memorable first morning in the Senior room, one of the girls introduced us to several others. After that first few minutes I never felt so strange again for everyone was so cordial. I joined the Peripatetic Club and enjoyed this equally as much as those who were very well acquainted. The Senior Class of Athens certainly made me “feel at home.” Not this class alone for the whole school has a very friendly attitude toward new students. Athens is certainly one of the most friendly schools which I know and I have talked to students from other schools in regard to their experience. That free, hearty, “come on for a good time is often lacking in other schools which one finds so prominent here. Here is that hearty “hello, “good morning, Kingsley” that makes friends. Everybody likes this wholeheartedness that makes a stranger feel like one of them. This is the spirit found in Athens and I tell you that I like it. —Marion Kingsley ’26. NO THEME When I sit down to write a theme. With plenty of paper, pens, and ink, I sit there hours; it so does seem; Just sit and think and think and think. I scratch my head and sigh and yawn; I idly twirl my head and dream; But when the sun climbs up at dawn I still sit there—without a theme. —Margaret Keeler ’26. Other papers all remind us. We can make our own sublime, If our fellow-students hand us Contributions all the time, Here a little, there a little Just a class note, rhyme or jest, If you want a good school paper, Each of you must do your best. —Frances Layman ’27. CALENDAR Sept. 26—Sophomore Welcoming Party to Freshmen. Oct. 27—Philamothean Initiation of Seniors. Oct. 31—Junior Hallowe’en Party. Nov. 26—Senior Thanksgiving Dance. Dec. 12—Football Banquet. Dec. 23—Senior Christmas Dance. Jan. 29—Junior Dance. Feb. 26—High School Election. Feb. 27—Peripatetic Club Tea. March 1—Interclass Speaking Contest. March 5—County Speaking Contest. March 12—Inauguration of President. March 20—Blue Moon Tag Day. March 29—National Oratorical Contest. April 7—Junior Short Plays. April 17—Basket Tossers Tea. April 29—Annual Debate of the Academy Debating Club. April 30—Le Cercle Franca is. May 1—Junior-Freshman Dance. May 5—Operetta, Barbarossa of Barbary. May 7—High School Boys Installed as Town Officers. May 13—Peripatetic Stunt Night. May 15—Academy Debating Club Annual Dinner. June 5—Pigskin Chasers Circus. June 6—Sermon to Graduates. June 8—Junior Dinner to Seniors and Faculty. June 9-10—Senior Play. June 11—Graduation. —Judson Burlingame ’26. Now if I had a million dollars, I tell you what I’d do. I’d bank nine hundred thousand And the hundred I would strew. But I haven’t the million dollars So there’s nothing left for me, But plenty of work and joy And I’ll live just as happily. —Albert Carpenter ’27. I sit in class. The others talk, Talk of work, dates, facts. The teachers talk, Talk of laws, treaties, pacts. But I— I just sit in class. Ol) Annual Athenian WHAT WOULD OUR HIGH SCHOOL BE? If all the freshmen had their way what would our high school be? For they don’t care for study much, but always are so gay and free. They think to come to school on time would really be too bad, and consequently stroll in late and make their teachers mad. They must reform as they will find, as on in school they go, to change their ways, improve themselves, they must as others do. Now all the Sophomores we find are just a wee bit better. Experience has helped them some to live according to the law and letter. So now they know what’s right and wrong and how each task is to be done, for soon good Juniors they will be with only two years more of fun. Now Juniors are a lively bunch and try to do their share. They are kept busy all the time and do have many a care. As they grow older day by day and feel so very big, they think that is the greatest thing that students ever did. They keep on going till at last they reach the final goal. With only one more year to go, they really feel quite old. Now for the Seniors, I can’t say a word of laud or praise because they are the best that our high school can raise. They do their work all with a vim and as you know they always win. So as you see us leave your school, the Class of ’26, we leave our pep and all our strength to help you in a fix. If you will use our pattern well, I really think you’ll see that without Seniors in the school what would our High School be? —Helen Messner 26. THE ORCHESTRA The orchestra started this year with a lot of new material, but under the able direction of Miss Phyllis Bush, Music Supervisor, we were gradually whipped into shape and were soon able to appear in public. The school board very thoughtfully furnished us with a new set of drums and we appreciate it very much, as this will be a great asset toward another successful orchestra next year. —Paul Miller ’26. OURS Our Car—Paige (Page.) Our Author—Macaulay (McCauley.) Our Cookie—Fig Newton (Newton.) Our Tire—Kelley Springfield (Kelley.) Our Soup—Campbells (Campbell.) Our Cough Drops—Smith Bros. (Smith.) Our City—Hartford (Hartford.) Our Baking Powder—Davis (Davis.) Our Auto Bus—Roberts (Roberts.) THE ACADEMY DEBATING CLUB When the Old Academy in Athens passed from existence, Athens High School took its place as the center of learning in this town. For a long time the Old Academy was recognized as the best intellectual institution not only in Bradford County, but also in this part of the state of Pennsylvania. The fame of Athens High School has never quite reached this stage, but it has always tried to advance the standards set by the Old Academy. Since athletics were not far developed one of the most important phases of work in the Old Academy was centered on the formal debate, but gradually the informal discussion has become the recognized form of debating in this town. During the last two years the Academy Debating Club, named in honor of the Academy itself, has discussed before the high school questions which have been beneficial and educational, not only to them but also to their listeners. At least the latter has been our aim. To those who are to be the future members of the club let me, by voicing the wishes of the entire club this year, say that we wish you the best of success and may you ever endeavor to raise the intellectual standard of Athens High to a greater height. —Garnard Birney ’26. THE UKELELE CLUB This winter Miss Bush, our Music Supervisor, started a Ukelele Club in the high school. After several practices we became quite accomplished and played for a number of entertainments. Our first appearance was at the speaking contest and later we played for the Ladies’ Library Club, the Peripatetic club tea, and the National orotorical contest. Regardless of many discords, broken strings, etc., all the members enjoyed playing at these affairs and the public seemed to enjoy hearing us. The following students are members: L. Weller, D. Durrant, H. Messner, A. Kelly, F. Layman, M. McCauley, E. Wright, M. Cullen, A. Campbell, M. Groat, C. Sperry, M. Man-nix, D. Loveland, M. Northrup, J. McEntire, R. Russell, A. Coughlin, and D. Stuck. —Margaret E. Mannix ’26. We have a good class teacher, His name is Valilee. He always has some funny joke To keep us full of glee. V ACADEMY DEBATING CLUB (Standing) Carpenter, Burlingame, Stowell, Campbell, Chamberlain, Budman, Loomis, Delaney, Drew, Santee, Knowles. (Seated) Van Cise, Merithew, G. Birney, Spaulding, H. Birney. T5 ) l Annual 2 .tl) nlan THE BLUE MOON CLUB At a meeting of the Design Class held on March 8, 1926, a plan was brought up to form a club, composed of girls in the Design Class for the purpose of promoting art in the high school. A petition for a charter passed the Senate and Assembly and the Blue Moon Club was organized. Then a constitution and bylaws were drawn up. The members have adopted distinctive dresses of pongee made after the same pattern and with a design of blue moons. It was decided that something should be done to improve the appearance of the high school and grounds. To raise funds to carry on this plan we held a Tag Day, making our own tags of blue cardboard in the shape of moons. To arouse more interest in the selling of the tags we formed three teams from the members of the club and Edith Campbell's team won. As a result of the victory the other two teams are going to give the winning team a dinner. We were very successful at our first attempt in a financial way. We now have four window-boxes for the office windows with flowers planted in them and we plan to plant shrubs on the grounds. The mechanical drawing class has helped us a great deal in some of our plans for which we wish to thank them. We have held three evening meetings at the homes of some of the members where we were highly entertained. At two of these meetings initiations were held which made great fun for those looking on. On Thursday, April 22, Mr. Olson and Miss Conner gave a dinner party for the members of our club at the Min-aphe Tea Room and later took us all to the New Sayre theater. We all agreed that we had one of the best times possible. I suppose you now wonder how we have helped the high school. To begin with we are beautifying the school grounds. We made posters and helped with the costumes for the Junior plays; we numbered the boys’ baseball jerseys; we made posters and scenery for the operetta. We hope you consider this a very good record for a club just formed. —Helen Maloney ’27. PHILOMATHEAN SOCIETY On January 27, 1925 the Senior members of Philomathean initiated five new members who were at that time Juniors. The Senior girls were perhaps a little hard on the Junior girls, but that was a small matter in becoming a member of the society. With these girls we enjoyed some very good times; among them a weiner roast and valentine party. We did not like to see our Philomathean sisters leave us. In September, 1926 the five Seniors who were members in 1925 held a meeting and shortly after initiated five more Senior girls. This will be a long-remembered affair. With the help of Miss Bush, our faculty advisor, we have had some fine times and many interesting meetings at which reports on various subjects have been given. There have been good fun and good eats. We enjoyed a progressive supper on a cold winter’s night which was great sport. We are taking in five Junior girls this year and hope they will carry on the good work which we feel we have now begun. I think every girl who is a member of Philomathean can see what an honor it is and be proud of it. In years to come we will look back on our high school days and among our happiest memories find Philomathean. —Helen Messner ’26. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Le Cercle Francais a ete organise par la deuxieme classe de francais avec l’aide de Mademoiselle McClarty, l’institutrice de francais, avec l’intention de favoriser l’interet de la langue francaise et de la France. II a ete compose de la deuxieme classe de francais seulement mais a la fin du premier semestre nous avons ajoute a notre Cercle Francais quelques-unes des filles de la premiere classe de francais qui avaient en un point pour le semestre de quatre-vingt-dix pour cent. Le Cercle Francais se reunit toutes les trois semaines. Nous avons un ordinaire programme comprenant des recits, des lectures et de la musique dont on jouit beaucoup. Le 30 avril Mademoiselle Grimes est venue d’Elmira et elle nous a parle au sujet des environs de Paris. Nous avons invite a cette reunion les membres des premieres classes de Francais. Marguerite Cook a ete elue la presidente de Cercle rancais, Mildred Dunbar la vice-presi-dente, Clare Sperry la secretaire, et Dorothy Rogers la tresoriere. Nous esperons que l’annee prochaine la deuxieme classe de francais se maintienne le Cercle Francais et le fasse permanent. —Hilda Cullen ’26. ORCHESTRA (Standing) Alice Huff, Thurston, Northrup, Esther Corne by, Decker, Miss Bush (Director), Spaulding, Isabel Loveland, Coughlin. (Seated) Rowe, Loveland, L. Bidlack, Phyllis Lynch, Brow n, Mr. Hazard, H. Bidlack, Dorothy Rogers, Wilcox, Russell. T31k Annual t enlan THE PERIPATETIC CLUB The Peripatetic Club was organized by the Senior girls for the purpose of learning more about the world by reading books on travel. The club met every Thursday. The first semester each girl was required to read at least one of Stoddard’s books on travel which were found very interesting and valuable. The girls discussed what they had read, using the first person, thus making it sound as if they had visited the country themselves. The second semester of school the club decided to read about cities in the United States. There were two speakers who talked on one city each week. In February the club held a tea which proved to be a very enjoyable affair. They succeeded in securing Dr. Gilbert of Elmira College to talk to them and their guests on her travels in Europe. This was a big undertaking for a club of its size, but it was a successful affair in every respect. The girls hope that the senior girls of next year will carry on the Peripatetic Club and that it will become a permanent organization of Athens High School. —Leda Weller ’26. MESSAGE TO THE BLUE AND WHITE WARRIORS The greatest element in athletics is the condition of the players. We often wonder why “such a little fellow” can play football or basketball or any other sports and out-play sometimes even the bigger fellow. The answer is this, he is in condition. Condition cannot be over-emphasized for the athletes of today and tomorrow. You don’t have to weigh a hundred and eighty or two hundred and twenty pounds. Yesterday weight was all that was needed. Today and tomorrow quickness and skill are needed. This is merely being in condition for if you are not you can’t be quick or fast. Since I have been in high school I have seen fellows on the football team whose opponents outweighed them by forty or fifty pounds, but since these small fellows were fn condition, they took the big fellows out of nearly every play. You should start your training for athletics in the grades. When I was in the seventh and eighth grades, I weighed around ninety-five pounds. I knew I was under weight and would have to do something, if I wanted to play football and basketball. I began keeping myself in training. To keep in physical trim you must leave tobacco and drink absolutely alone. If you do not you will not be able to play as you should, nor will you like the game. Once when I went into the game without sufficient training I found I could not move as I wanted to. Everything seemed to go against me. I didn’t like to play and I was winded by the first quarter. There was no enjoyment to me under such circumstances. The very best plan to keep in condition is to listen to your coach. The first thing he does is to put you through physical training and if you lie down in this work, you have made a greater error than if you had made a fumble or missed a basket. Every coach’s first aim is to put you in condition. My first year out under Coach Bohner was a very good year. He put us through hard training and everyone who did as he said was in condition when it came time to play. He showed us how to handle ourselves and his ways when carried out in the game, prevented many injuries. Also Coaches Vallilee and Scannell showed us many good ways to get in condition. They would run us around the field seven or eight times each night. Then came Coach 01-seen to us. He had one of the best ways of putting players in condition by what is called the grass drill. Then he would run us the length of the field several times. The boy that smoked or didn’t train was surely shown up during this drill. You can’t hide it. Don’t think you are slipping anything over on the coach because if you do break the training rules it shows up in the game to all the spectators as well as the coach. This is the reason why you should lay such stress on obedience to your coach because you can’t hide your habits and if you are not in condition you show it. If you like your coach and your school you will show it by doing what he says. If you want good school spirit behind you show the same good spirit by keeping strictly to training rules. You have only a few years in school and those few years go quickly. Put all you have in you into the game. If the athletes of Athens High School will be faithful in training, our Blue and White will never fade or fall, but will fly on high and the colors will shine like the sun upon this valley. —Ernest Thorpe ’26. T3l)£ ‘ Annual ' .H)cnian FOOTBALL Leon Spaulding, Captain Oct. 20-Nov. 25. Height 5 ft. 10 in. Weight 154 lbs. Position, quarter back, 4 years. Leon led his team to many victories. He was the brains of the team. He also did the passing and the punting. In broken field running, Leon could not be excelled. He was picked for the All League team. We regret that we lose him by graduation. Ernest Thorpe, Captain Sept. 1-Oct. 20. Height 5 ft., 9 in. Weight 140 lbs. Position, left tackle, 4 years. Ernest, although light in weight, was always there with the goods. He made the All League team in ’25 and his loss was keenly felt on Oct. 20 when he broke his ankle and was unable to play the rest of the season. Ernest graduates this year and the team next year will notice his absence. Paul Budman. Height 5 ft., 10 in. Weight 165 lbs. Position, left guard. 1 year. Paul came from Ulster to be with the team only one year; he had never played football but his inexperience was broken up by Coach Olson. Paul made the All League team which is enough said for Budman. He graduates this year and there will be a hole in next year’s team where he steps out. Norman Smith. Height 5 ft., 9 in. Weight 145 lbs. Position, right tackle. 1 year. Norman was on the right tackle and for tackling he was noted. If he could not get the man it was because he ran on the other side of the line. Norman had a fighting spirit and his absence next year will be regretted. Peter McCabe. Height 5 ft., 5 in. Weight 145 lbs. Position at tackle. 2 years. Peter McCabe was short but acquainted with the name of the little giant. He could always be depended upon to do his share of the work. His value ran up because he could be used in any position and fill it to perfection. “Pete’s” loss will be felt next year, as he will be graduated in June. Ellsworth Shirley. Height 5 ft., 8 in. Weight 158 lbs. Position at end. 2 years. “Babe” played a stalwart game at end. When the ball was seen rolling, he could be seen falling to recover it. When Spaulding drove a punt “Babe” would be there to get the man. His loss through graduation will be a very great loss to the team next year. Clifford Drew. Height 5 ft., 9 in. Weight 150 lbs. Position at left end. 2 years. “Mike” was proving himself to be of much value to his team when in the second game his leg was broken. His loss was surely felt the latter part of the game. Last year he was a valuable substitute and towards the end of the season held his position regularly. He also graduates to our regret. Richard Winters. Height 5 ft., 9 in. Weight 125 lbs. Position at end. 1 year. “Ducky” played a good game all the season. Although small he was a hard worker and fast end. It is regretted that he leaves us in June. Eberlin Brewer. Height 5 ft.. 10 in Weight 160 lbs. Position, center. 3 years. “Brew” is our Captain-elect for next season. He was on the All League team for this year. Eberlin is the type of player we like to see in action. He kicks off for us and is in the game until the final whistle, fighting for victory. We expect our next year’s captain to do great work and make his last chance still greater than it was this year. Charles Thorpe. Height 5 ft., 8 in. Weight 145 lbs. Position, right halfback. Leo Van Luvanee. Height 5 ft., 9 in. Weight, 155 lbs. Position, left halfback. Van was a hard working halfback. He was in every play of the game. Leo could always be depended on to gain the yards required for a touchdown. This made Van’s second year at halfback. Last year he was a Freshman and played in every game. It will be a blow to the team if he is not with us next year. Tom Spear. Height 5 ft., 9 in. Weight 125 lbs. Position, left end. Tommy made a very good end. As this was his first year with A. H. S., we will expect great things of him in the years to come. We expect to see Tommy handling his end of the line in a capable manner next year. Seeley DeKay. Height 5 ft., 11 in. Weight 200 lbs. Position, fullback. “Firpo,” our heavy pounding back, was always there with his stuff. Seeley could take a forward pass or hit the line. His work on the line is most invincible and much is expected of him next year. Owen Gerould. Height 5 ft., 8 in. Weight 135 lbs. Position, halfback. This was Owen’s first year with the varsity. He has the fighting spirit and his value to the team of next year will carry great weight. Charles Thorpe. Height 5 ft., 8 in. Weight 145 lb. Position, right halfback. Charlie is our fast running halfback and ol)£ Annual much can be said of his ability to cover ground. This was his first year with the varsity team and much is expected of him next year as he is a point getter and is in every play of the game. Ervin Torpey. Height 5 ft., 10 in. Weight 250 lbs. Position, left guard. Torpey was our over-sized guard of the eleven, but he was right there to fill the hole or make one, whichever was needed. Ervin will be with us next year. This fact will make us a contender for the championship. Edward Manahan. Height 5 ft., 8 in. Weight 145 lbs. Position, left tackle. Much is said as to the value of Manahan; he is a sure tackier and a hard fighting tackle. His presence next year will be appreciated by his team-mates. Enough said! —Wesley Page 27. ATHLETIC SCORES Sept. 26 WTaverly 0 Athens 20 Oct. 3 Sayre 12 Athens 0 Oct. 10 Canton 0 Athens 19 Oct. 17 Troy 0 Athens 33 Oct. 25 Towanda 12 Athens 0 Oct. 31 Towanda 0 Athens 12 Nov. 11 Waverly 6 Athens 21 Nov. 21 Canton 6 Athens 16 Nov. 26 Sayre 6 Athens 2 Total 42 Total 125 OUR COACH AND MANAGERS Tribute should fall where it is due. Mr. John S. Olson, our coach and 1 friend, should re- ceive most of the praise for what our teams have been this year. He came to a town en- tirely new to him but when he leaves us he will leave behind him a host of friends in Ath- ens and many more in the towns in the vicinity of Athens. The fellows on the various teams realize that Mr. Olson is not only a coach, but a friend at all times. This marked characteristic enabled him to get results where others might have failed. His friendliness aided him in his work as the head of athletics in Athens High School and results were obtained where everything else failed. Nothing need be said of his directing and coaching ability. Words to that effect are not needed. Just out of normal school with athletic training still fresh in his mind, he brought to Athens High new and better ideas of the games. Sportsmanship in all contests in his fine point. He always wanted to win, but he was willing to lose if we went down in defeat fighting and playing the game square. His teams have been a success. For the past few years Athens has not been very successful in athletic contests. This year we have been in the fore in football, we made a fair record in basketball, and we should succeed in baseball. This year has been a year of efficient managers. Good managers are as essential to a team as steam is to an engine. Harry Santee was the hardest working man at the I-R gridiron last fall. As manager his work was manifold, but he accomplished all his duties in an efficient manner. Clifford Drew held the manager’s position during basketball season. Clifford was always on the job and ready to help. Garnard Birney is our track manager. He has always been a hard worker in all kinds of high school activities. Judson Burlingame has demonstrated his ability to us in a short period. Judson takes charge of the manager’s duties of the baseball team. Mr. Hazard, the faculty member of the Ath-leic board, is always ready whenever he is needed. He is especially ready to pay the bills when we play away from home. Mr. Crediford is our finance wizard. Mr. Crediford is treasurer of our Athletic Association and has charge of the distribution of the tickets for the various contests. Dr. A. G. Coughlin has always been the friend of the fellows and is not only a friend in need but also a doctor in need. He keeps the fellows in one piece at his own expense. His services cannot be given the thanks which they deserve. We ,as seniors, expect to see Athens victorious in 1926-27 in all branches of athletics in Athens High School. With fellows experienced in the sports, with Mr. Olson’s methods, and with strict attention to his orders and directions we should show a marked change for the better in the athletics of this school. We hope that next year’s athletes will succeed and that they will realize that Mr. Olson can and will produce a winning team with the untiring support of the players. —Leon Spaulding ’26. FOOTBALL TEAM (Standing) Coach Olson, Van Luvanee, Smith, Budrnan, Brewer, DeKay, Torpey, Manager Santee. (Seated) Thorpe, Shirley, Captain Spaulding, Manahan, Spear. Annual TAtljenlatt BASKETBALL Charles Thorpe, Captain. Height 5 ft., 9 in. Weight 150. Position, right forward. Charlie could always be counted on to do his share in a game and was always on the go from whistle to whistle. This was his first year on the varsity team, but much can be expected of him next year. His ability to cage baskets was appreciated in many games. Leon Spaulding. Height 5 ft., 10 in. Weight 160 lbs. Position, center. Leon showed his ability by getting more than his share of the taps and by finding the loop. In many games his points won the game. His form of playing could hardly be excelled. Wesley Page. Height 5 ft., 10 in. Weight 155 lbs. Position, left forward. “Wes” was our basket getter. He had more points to his credit than any other player this year. He was the only player on the team who had won a letter before. He is our Captain-elect for next year and the manner he carried himself this year shows that next year’s leadership will be good. Paul Budman. Height 5 ft., 10 in. Weight 165 lbs. Position, left guard. “Bud” was as good a man in basketball as he was in football, which is saying a lot. As a guard he was “there” all the time, always working and sneaking in a basket every now and then. This was “Bud’s” first year with us and last too, and he will be missed by everyone next year and after years too when a guard is needed. He made the “mythical” All-League team in basketball. Peter McCabe. Height 5 ft., 5 in. Weight 145 lbs. Position, right guard. “Pete” was our little giant and a good basketball player as he many times proved. He always played the game and was also a good sport. He was also one of our Union “5” men. Eberlin Brewer. Height 5 ft., 10 in. Weight 160 lbs. Position, right guard. “Eb” was one of our stick-to-it men; although but a substitute last year he came through this year and showed what was in him. He was our right guard and few of his men made any high points. —Norman Smith ’26. BASKETBALL Dec. 4 Elmira Heights 15 Athens 9 Dec. 9 Horseheads 14 Athens 15 Dec. 10 Watkins 18 Athens 20 Dec. 14 Cook Academy 22 Athens 17 Dec. 17 Horseheads 15 Athens 20 Dec. 22 Wyalusing 6 Athens 66 Jan. 8 Elmira Heights 17 Athens 11 Jan. 15 Canton 22 Athens 15 Jan. 16 Troy 19 Athens 16 Jan. 22 Watkins 9 Athens 13 Jan. 27 Waverly 9 Athens 18 Jan. 30 Riverside M. E. 13 Athens 11 Feb. 1 Johnson City 17 Athens 18 Feb. 12 Towanda 17 Athens 13 Feb. 14 Canton 19 Athens 15 Feb. 19 Troy 25 Athens 23 Feb. 20 Johnson City 14 Athens 15 Feb. 26 Waverly 19 Athens 17 Feb. 27 Cook Academy 13 Athens 14 Mar. 12 Towanda 25 Athens 20 Totals 318 Athens 366 —Peter J. McCabe ’26. AAA GIRLS’ BASKETBALL “Betty” Loveland has been highly valued on the Basketball team. Whenever aid was needed “Betty” was always on the spot. She had the misfortune to receive an injury last year and because of that she was unable to finish this season with the team as center. However she has been a loyal supporter and inspiration to her fellow players; always there to cheer for them and always ready with a comforting and cheery word for the players. “Margie” Morrow holds down the opponents’ scores with strong will. “Where there’s a will there’s a way” seems to be her motto. “Margie” is certainly considered a valuable member of the team. “Dutch” McCauley is Margie’s handy man. The two make a defense hard to beat. We know that “Dutch” is going to help make a real success of the team next year. Once she gets mad her forward never has any rest. Stick to it, “Dutch,” and you will realize success for yourself as well as your team. “Dot” Stuck has also been a mighty good help for she stays by her team through thick and thin and when her time comes to enter the game she fights to the finish. “Dot,” you are going to make a forward next year and a good one—you have the spirit of “success for the Blue and White.” “Winky” Winters is just a natural basketball player. She never gets tired, she never grumbles, she never fails to do her part for her team. We’re sure “Winkie” is going to be the star forward for the next two years. FOOTBALL SQUAD (First Row) Carpenter, Beach, McCabe, Keegan, Captain Thorpe, Wade, Haflett, Lynch, McEntire. (Second Row) Athletic Director Hazard, Shirley, Manahan, Spear, DeKay, C. Thorpe, Van Luvanee. (Third Row) Van Scoten, Torpey, Smith, Budman, Brewer, Miller, Winters, Principal Crediford. (Fourth Row) Coach Olson, Gerould, Loveland, Drew', Campbell, Manager Santee, Asst. Manager Rowe. Ot)e Annual !Atl)cnlan “Toots” Taylor has always been a loyal supporter of her team. Whenever the coach called practice “Toots” was there ready to do hei part and learn more. We regret that she is leaving high this year and will not be playing with the winning team next year. “Hiddie” Page came to our assistance in the time of need. When we lost our center, ?he stepped in and took “Betty’s” place. We don’t know what we would have done without “Pagie.” We’re glad she will be with the team next year. The “Gold Dust Twins” must not be left out. The team would be lost without “Micky” Collins and “Kid” Maloney around to cheer the players. When they enter into the fray, thev do their utmost to carry the colors bright and lively in the air. “Addle” Thorpe has had the right spirit all through the season. That is why we think she will be a very promising member of the team next year and until 1929. This little account would not be complete without mentioning our coach. We certainly appreciate Mr. Olson’s assistance in basketball and his trying to make our team a success. Miss Bush has been an ever-ready aid on our trips; always there with the first-aid kit and never allowing the crowd to be gloomy. She had a song to sing or something funny to tell, no matter how hard or long or cold the trip was. Last, but not least, we mention our ever-loyal and high-spirited manager. Without “Maggy” Mannix our trips would not have ben complete. “Always ready and in a hurry; Never a care, never a wrong; A laugh, a smile, never a sigh— ’Tis her very self that keeps our spirits high.” Everyone knows that “Maggy” is an athlete, but basketball is not in her line but she always puts the Athens girls on the map at the track meets. We think that is why she is so loyal to the girls’ basketball team as manager and cheer leader. —Betty Koehler ’26. The best on our team was “Cap’n Bets.” She stuck by the team through thick and thin. She was never discouraged and took things just as they came. Not once did we hear our Cap’n say, “Well, kids, we played a terrible game.” Although it is true that we had hard luck all season, we never heard her say any such thing. What would we have done without “Bets” at side center? She was in the fight from the start to the finish. I’m sure the team next year will wish “Cap’n Bets” was there to help and encourage them. —Gladys Taylor ’26. GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM Capt. Merritt, Mgr. Lewis. Line-up: L. End Carl Casselbury, K. End Miles Lewis, L. Tackle Lyle Granger, R. Tackle Donald Parks, L. Guard Stephen Gable, R. Guard Millard Carmer, Center Tom Welch, L. Halfback Raymond Hawke, R. Halfback Paul Merritt, Quarterback James Mannix, Fullback Lawrence Alexander. Number of games played 7; won 6, lost 0, tied 1. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM, EIGHTH GRADE Capt. Maxine VanMarter. Mgr. Grace Tiffany. R. Forward Ruth Keegan, L. Forward Grace Tiffany, Center May Smith, R. Guard Maxine VanMarter, L. Guard Ruth Sullivan. Substitutes, Hazel Claflin, Ina Shear, Viola Dove, Charlotte Vaughan. The games were played with the Page Eighth Grade team. BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM, EIGHTH GRADE Capt. James Mannix, Mgr. Roy Coombs. R. Forward James Mannix, L. Forward Paul Merritt, Center Merle Terry, R. Gaurd Lawrence Alexander, L. Guard Roy Coombs. Substitutes: Raymond Daniels, Miles Lewis, Raymond Hawke, Tom Welch, Jack Schoonover. Games played 6; won 4, lost 2. EIGHTH GRADE SLUGGERS, 1926 SEASON Line-up: Catcher Tom Welch (Mgr.), Pitcher James Mannix, 1st Base Paul Merritt (Capt.), 2nd Base Millard Carmer, 1. Stop Lawrence Alexander, 3rd Base Jack Schoonover, L. Field Raymond Hawke, C. Field Miles Lewis, R. Field Raymond Daiels. Substitute Pitchers, Alexander and Merritt. Games played: won 4, lost 0. Home run hitters: Mannix, Alexander, Hawke. GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM (First Row) Esther Winters, Captain Betty Koehler, Gladys Taylor. (Second Row) Mildred McCauley, Manager Margaret Man nix, Elizabeth Loveland. (Third Row) Dorothy Stuck, Helen Maloney, Coach Olson, Hilda Page, Marjorie Morrow. Annual TAtl) ntan TREASURES OF CLASS '26 The members of the senior class Announce the fact with joy That treasures have been found at last Most prized by every girl and boy. Is gold among these treasures rare? No. no! that’s but a guess. You’ll see they’re richer far than gold For th.‘y lead on up to success. Twenty-six thanks A. H. S. For knowledge, inspiration, too, Ties of friendship, fun as well,— Athens High School, here’s to you! —Marguerite Cook '26. GOAL OF SENIOR CLASS Success is what we’re after, Enjoyment and a little laughter, Nothing in our way If each and every day Our little part we play, Reward we’ll gain, like every actor. Coming, coming to an end; Last few days which we’re to spend Are all so short— Speeding on like some fast train. Success we’re after and not fame. —Ernest Thorpe '26. BEFORE SCHOOL Eight o’clock, so the whistle blew. Its victim groaned and sadly knew A search must start, a maddening search For a sock, a shoe, or even a shirt. Up sprang the victim, and with a rush The lost was recovered and found. But where,’’ said he with quite a fuss, Is the necktie that I’m to put on?’’ He looked in here, and he looked in there, But the necktie couldn’t be found Till his glance on the bedpost happened to stray To find it there all safe and sound, He thrust it on. and with laden feet Went down the stairs, his mother to greet. Hurry up, John, you’ll surely be late, Don’t you see by the clock, it’s half past eight?” Soon he was ready his breakfast to sup. Oh, just some toast will be quite enuf.” John, do be patient. I’ve burnt the toast. You’ll just have to wait ’till some more 1 roast.” So a little despairing and with patience so grim He started to bother and plague little Tim. Breakfast completed, he said with a wail, Oh where is my cap? It was on the nail.” I don’t know,” said his mother, “but for pity’s sake J)o hurry up. you’ll surely be late.” So off he ran. no cap on his head. These are the results of lying in bed. —Dorothy Rogers '26. BOYS OF '26 The Senior Boys are we, A noble bunch of twenty and three, We laugh and joke and have a good time And over at Durrant’s we spend many a dime. We may laugh and we may play. But soon will come a serious day. For this we are preparing too. By trying every day our work to do. Now 1 say this, for I’m one who knows. Anything a Senior orders surely goes; For we are the Seniors of A. H. S. And I wish the Seniors of ’27 as good success. —Ehvood Carpenter '26. WHAT WE WOULD WANT In the school of Athens one day, I chanced upon some idle talk. And as my ears hear what they may, I’ll give it to you without a fault. Now some day when I make my will. I’ll not leave all to relations. But give enough to the school to bill A swimmin’ pool bigger’n our gymnasium.” “And time enough to wear away Say thirty minutes between each class. With lively steps they’d dance each day Caring naught about their task.” Then too, what wonders could be done, I’d have a roof-garden on top. When all the teachers, yes everyone Mnst show a pass ’ere they may stop.” Why bother to go home for lunch? When a cafeteria I would install. In the roof-garden bright, one could munch. Eats brought up by the idle ones for all.” The school’s in need of comfortable seats. Which would not break one’s back. This grave fault 1 would but meet. With rocking-chairs.”—Alas, alack! These idle people, let them rave On this line of foolish verse. For me, my time I’d rather save Than mortgaging my purse. Their time is spent, they talk right on As if that dough was earned. My dear friends, if they’d buckle down— But whats’ the use? They’ll learn. —Virginia Ohlman '26. OUR SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomore Cla£3 Is the second year. Of good old A. H. S., And I think it is Of all the school A little bit the best. It may not have A perfect stand In tardiness and noise, But still it has A lot of pep And brilliant boys and girls. We do our part I do believe In carying out plans; For all the school We do our best. And that is all we can. They do have noise And cause disturbance too, And I don’t think That we’re the worst Although we can improve. You wait and see in future years The Sophomore class will be The brightest and more brilliant than The Seniors we now see. Of the Senior Class we’ll take the place And we will make you smile. Then luck to us and A. H. S. We’ll get there after a while. —Mary Struble '28. VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM (Upper Row) Page, Spaulding, McCabe. (Lower Row) Thorpe, Brewer, Budman. V)[)i Annual tZVtbenlan FAVORITE SONGS OF JUNIORS Benson—Home James. Bidlack—The Music Box. Brewer—What Did I Tell You? Bustin—Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Campbell—When the One You Love Loves You. Campbell, Es.—The Hoad of Dreams. Carpenter—That Certain Party. Collins—Then I'll Be Happy. Coveney—Behind the Clouds. Horn—I Won’t Do. Hulett—La Palarr.a. Johnston—Don’t Wait Too Long. Kelly—Somebody’s Eyes. Kinner—Through All Days. Loveland—Happy Days. Maguire—Sleepy Time Girl. Manahan, B.—I W'onder Where. Manahan, E.—Happiness Pays. McCauley—Wait 'Till You Get Her Up in the Air. Morrow—Don’t Be Afraid. Newton—One Little Dream. Page, W.—Lucky Boy. Roberts—I Wonder. Rowe—Oh, Captain, Captain Tell Me True. Schrier—Beside the Silv’ry Stream. Smith, M.—Thanks for the Ride. Stuck—L’l Gal. Torpey—Why Aren’t Youse Eatin’? Thorpe—I Wish I Was in Peoria. —Helen Maloney ’27. JUST IMAGINE Marguerite Cook dieting. Margaret Mannix not laughing. Purl Chamberlain in short trousers. Margaret Keeler creating a disturbance. Viola Carpenter not saying ‘Oh George!” Lewis Delaney without ’’staycomb on his hair.” Helen Messner without dimples. Clare Sperry not being good natured. Martha Griffin in a hurry. Joseph Campbell riding a “kiddy car.” Hilda Cullen with bobbed hair. Dorothy Rogers without her musical ability. Peter McCabe not being tired. Pearl Dunbar with a red mark. Gladys Taylor with freckles. Marion Kingsley at the foot of a class. William VanSice not collecting souvenirs from the girls. Edith Hine skipping classes. And lastly our classroom without Miss Curtiss and Miss DeWitt. —Herethel Callear ’26. FAVORITE OCCUPATIONS Budman. P.—Walking up North Street. Birney, G.—Chewing Matches. Birney, H.—Conducting a Fire Sale. Burlingame, J.—Playing a Cornet. Campbell, J.—Writing Notes. Carpenter, E.—Telling Stories. Chamberlain, P.—Studying. Delaney, L.—Sharpening Pencils. Drew, C.—Giving Speeches. Knowle3, J.—Driving to Greenslanding. Loomis, E.—Sleeping in School. Merithew, G.—Doing the Charleston. McCabe, P.—Visiting School. Miller, P.—Looking in a Mirror. Santee, H.—Asking Questions. Spaulding. L.—Selling Kelley Springfields. Shirley, E.—Walking in the Halls. Smith N.—Keeping in Style. Stowell, S.—Running a Ford. Thorp, E.—Selling Truesdale Goods. VanCise, W.—Star Adventures. Wandell. H.—Keeping Silent. Winters, R.—Going Fishing. —Earl Loomis ’26. THE ALUMNI This article is a record of some of the graduates of Athens High School since 1921, when an Alumni number was published containing the names and the occupations of all the students who had graduated previous to that year. Names of the graduates now attending college or other schools at the present time are as follows: WEST CHESTER NORMAL—Beatrice Moore, Frederick Brown, Louise Bustin, Raymond Bradley. MANSFIELD NORMAL—Earl Lunger. Viola Ga-vette. Marguerite Kiess, Audrielle Lynch, Alta Pruyne, Donald Watson, Beulah Bradshaw, Eleanor Cole, Mildred Kuykendall, Isabel Sairs. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY—Dorothy Rockwell, Clifton Lynch, Mildred Brown, Geraldine Miller. ALLEGHENY COLLEGE—Allen Gould. PENN STATE—William Horn, Robert Park. Leonard Moore, Arthur Wood, Dale Morley, Marshall Van Scoten, John Carpenter. JOHNSON BIBLE SCHOOL—Franklin Manahan. BUCKNELL UN 1VERS1TY—Paul Richie. ROCHESTER MECHANICS INSTITUTE—Aloy-sius Watson. ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL—Marion Pruyne. ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL—Elizabeth Macafee. ROCHESTER BUSINESS INSTITUTE—Doris PENN. STATE NAUTICAL SCHOOL—Albert North, George Northrup. UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI—John Bailer, Gene Giladini. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN—Earl Dill, Leroy Cook. NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY—James Cullen. BECKLEY BUSINESS COLLEGE—Edwin Drake, Fredrick Powers. ROCHESTER BUSINESS COLLEGE — Doris Brown. CORNELL UNIVERSITY—Genevieve Coon. BLOOMSBURG NORMAL—Gertrude Fuller. Brown. MEEKER’S BUSINESS INSTITUTE—Stanley Burns. ELMIRA COLLEGE—Mary Coughlin, Margaret Buckley. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — Stanley Harris. EMPORIA COLLEGE—Norman Koehler. ST. THOMAS COLLEGE—William O’Mara. —Earl Loomis ’26. SUPERLATIVE SENIORS Most Musical—Dorothy Rogers. Greatest Enthusiast—James Knowles. Most Funny—El wood Carpenter. Most Carefree—Lewis Delaney. Best Cook—Mildred Dunbar. Most Silent—Harry Wandell. Most Smiling—Stanley Stowell. Best Singer—Betty Koehler. Most Likely to Succeed—Judson Burlingame. Best French Shark—Marguerite Cook. Most Likely to be a Teacher—Virginia Ohlman. Most Lively—Clare Sperry. Most Dignified—Margaret Keeler. Most Talkative—Margaret Mannix. Most Athletic—Ernest Thorpe. Most Likely to be a Benedict—Leon Spaulding. Most Noisy—Harry Santee. Most Tantalizing—William Van Cise. Best Orator—Garnard Birney. —Edith Hine ’26. Annual Athenian Just Out of College. Just Out of College is the story of a young man, a college graduate, who falls in love with the daughter of a pickle king. He goes into the pickle business for himself with N. W. Jones who originally owned a boarding house. He makes good in the business and causes the pickle king to buy him out. The young man marries the daughter. The following comprise the double cast: Edward Worthington Swinger, just out of college ........Harry Birney. George Merithew Septimus Pickering, in the pickle business. Leon Spaulding. Paul Budman Prof. H. Dalrymple Bliss, apostle of repose. Harry Santee. Ellsworth Shirley “Slivers Mason, old college chum, William VanSice, El wood Carpenter Jack Lindsay ...............................Paul Miller Tom Catlin ...................... Lewis Delaney Harvey Hughes ............................Ernest Thorpe Jack Lindsay Tom Catlin Harvey Hughes ex-collogeans Paul Miller Lewis Delaney Ernest Thorpe Hufus, office-boy. .James Knowles, Peter McCabe Ernest Bradford, a bookkeeper. Clifford Drew. Garnard Birney A Collector of Souvenirs.......Joseph Campbell A Ticket Seller.. Norman Smith. Richard Winters A Train Caller ...............Judson Burlingame A Subscription Book Agent. Earl Loomis. Purl Chamberlain A Solicitor of Insurance.................Stanley Stowell A Delegate from the Union .........Harry Wandell N. W. Jones, a female business man. Betty Koehler. Marian Kingsley Genevieve Chizzle, one of those candid friends. Helen Messner. Leda Weller Luella Jenkins Pickering, President of the Coordinated Culture Clubs, Clare Sperry. Virginia Ohlman Caroline Pickering, only daughter of Septimus. Viola Carpenter. Gladys Taylor Bernice McCormick, a stenographer. Agnes Middaugh. Herethel Call ear Aunt Julia Swinger of Duluth. Minnesota. Alberta VanSice, Ethel Converse A Newsstand Girl. Dorothy Rogers. Daisy Durrant A Lonesome Lady Traveler. Edith Hine, Emily Campbell Miss Larksum Miss Blythe M iss Byrd Bnigo Girls Hilda Cullen, Martha Griffin Hattie Callear. Margaret Keeler Mildred Dunbar. Margaret Mannix —Ethel Converse ’26. —Viola Carpenter ’26 BARBAROSSA OF BARBARY It has become a custom in the High School for the Glee Club with the aid of the other students to present an operetta or some musical entertainment during the school term. This year Miss Bush, our musical instructor, selected “Barbarossa of Barbary,” a musical comedy. The scene takes place in Algiers. Barbarossa, a Greek, has made himself ruler of the Algerian pirates, and Commodore Decatur of the United States Navy comes to tell Barbarossa that the Americans will absolutely not endure having their ships molested any longer. While in Algiers Decatur falls in love with Althea, Barbarossa’s daughter, but Barbarossa has made arrangements for her to marry the Bey of Morocco. Jim Crow, a servant of Decatur, tells Barbarossa of the wonderful success the Greeks have had in business in America—that is in candy shops, restaurants and bootblacking stands. Jim also teaches Barbarossa how to play the American game of dice; thus he wins all of Barbarossa’s money and it makes him so angry he is going to throw Decatur, Jim, and Ferdinand (an officer of a captured Spanish ship who has fallen in love with Isabella, a Spanish slave) into prison. The French Consul arrives and tells Barbarossa that forty thousand French soldiers have captured Algiers and the only way he can escape is to abandon his throne and leave Algiers taking the Bey of Morocco with him. All ends happily—even Barbarossa and the Bey of Morocco go to America and open up a Greek restaurant and hire Jim to cook for them. The cast is as follows: Barbarossa ...............................Leon Spaulding Tingad. Ethiopian slave ................George Merithew Commodore Decatur .......................Tracy Converse Ferdinand ..............................Albert Carpenter Jim (Tow .......................Robert Russell Althea .........................Amelia Kelly Isabella .......................Betty Koehler Mulai Ahmed. Bey of Morocco.. Herbert Bidlack Monsieur de Castelline. French Consul, Downing Brown Spanish Chorus—Misses I. Loveland. McCauley, Lynch. Winters, Roberts and Ohlman. Algerian Chorus—Misses Converse. Rogers. Carpenter. Middaugh. Kingsley. Hine. Manahan, Montgomery. Wright. Terry. Mills. Cole, Maloney and Collins Bootblack Chorus—Misses Messner. Lunger. E. Burkhart. R. Burkhart. Maguire. A. Campbell, Touhey. Stuck. Durrant and Thorpe. Jackie Chorus—S. Brown. G. Birney. Decker. Loveland. Delaney. L. Bidlack. Spear. Drake, McCabe, McEntire. They were accompanied by Paul Miller, violinist. and Clare Sperry, pianist, assisted by the following members of the oichestra: Cello, Alice Huff; trombone. Thurston: cornet. Wilcox; saxa-phone. Coughlin; violin. Rowe, and traps. Mr. Hazard. The scenery was made by the Manual training boys and Mr. Olsen and it was painted by the Design class and Miss Conner. The girls in the choruses made their own costumes assisted by Dorothy Stuck and Miss McWayne. The advertising was in charge of Miss Lindsley assisted by Ellsworth Shirley and Harry Santee. The tickets were in charge of Ethel Converse and Helen Messner. —Clare E. Sperry ’26. IMPORTANT DATES When Keeler began shaving. When Wandell decided to be a Caesar. When Giess had his work incomplete. When Torpey began reducing. When Northrup began dying his hair. When Kiess wasnt tardy. —Dan Loveland ’28. FINCH BROTHERS Dealers in HARDWARE, ANDES RANGES B. P. S. 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Washington Blvd.., Chicaco N||§f — BLOSTIENS Phone 247 THE BEST IN MEATS GROCERIES 213 Penna. Ave. Phone 204 FARMERS Best in Meats Groceries NATIONAL BANK Fresh Meats, Groceries, Athens, Pa. TERRY BROS. 3% Paid on Savings Accounts And Certificates of Deposit North Elmira St., Athens, Pa. The Sayre Boot Shop “The Home of GOOD Shoe ’’ I STYLE-COMFORT Foot Correcting 135 Lockhart St. Sayre, Pa. See Our New Line of Folders for School and College Work TEED'S STUDIO SAYRE, PA. Clothing Furnishings GROCERIES Compliments of DISHES E. L, STONE GLASSWARE Jeweler L. E. LOOMIS SAYRE, PA. Athena, Penna. : ■ J Ingersoll-Rand Company Manufacturer of PNEUMATIC TOOLS New York London A Good Place To Eat— Forrest House Grill Let Us Pay Your Hospital Bill SCANNELL BROS. PHONE 72-A ATHENS, PA. Telephone 96X ROBERT C. DIBBLE Dealer ;n Stoves. Ranges, Water, Steam and Air Heating Systems of Every Description. 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MEEKER'S BUSINESS INSTITUTE Elmira, New York “THE SCHOOL WORTH WHILE” “The School Worth While” “Shoes For Every Occasion” Lockhart St. SILVER, SATIN, PATENT BLOND IOT) PARTY PUMPS SHARPING' SILVER SATIN PATENT BLOND KID Sayre 1 Dozen Photographs $4.00 3 For $1.00 SPECIAL OFFER TO STUDENTS E. L. LENT Athens, Penna. - • 2 - 35 Nt v 5 — -sA J - $ 1?V - at ? ' 5 rv «s 5r V AwS JWBv j j ffiy - ISSgS 5S5 $s3s8KP’- 9£ V- ': ‘ v S js-v sg S 4u' ur ‘ � 4- %vi sK stf w s 2z j ( .S r. ' ,-vv .r.-. • vs-.' - K x:: h UL -•« ' •. r £. ,• y JSKt'ix.a W V w. , s