Bedford High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Bedford, IN)

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HELEN DUXCAX. Helen, because of her size, declares that she has been repeatedly slighted during her high school career. She has entreated mournfully that we use this means to bring her into the lime-light. Hence, all of ye high and mighty ones, take heed for ::she’s little but she’s wise.” FRANK TRl'ERLOOI). A highly distinguished young man. At least the Freshmen think so Holds many offices. Pres, of I. G. W. T. C. (In Good With Teachers Club) official pugilist of high school, instructor in the art of wooing. Isn’t he a lady fusser, though? Come ye, unsophisticated Freshmen, behold in this man a model of propriety— until you have sense enough to know better. No remarks, please. We all have faults! HARRIET FARMER. Names are deceiving for Harriet has about decided that she won’t have to be a farmer and is considering taking up typewriting or stenography, or just anything, she says, by which she can aid George She is a wonder in that she 6an skilfully guide an automobile with this same George by her side, although sometimes the two together cannot fix punctures. As to the reason, we are hardly able to decide. VIVIAN JOHNSON. Vivian used to be a true student. but alas Instead of devoting himself to his studies, as was his former habit he’s taking lessons from Frank Trueblood in the art of pleasing the girls. Watch out, Vivian. ’Tis a dangerous path which you are choosing! GRETNA W1THMAN. Ah! the tread of her majestic figure. ’Tis the envy of many a foolish under-classman. Some day the rhythm produced by her chewing gum will cease and her gliding motion will vanish. Her first words were “A man, a man, my kingdom for a man.” Has her desire diminished any? Gretna is very popular and is a good-looker. 20

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MARY GAINEY. Now, don’t call her Craigie— You’re liable to get in bad. Neither claims the other anyway. She got to school early one morning hut because of the sensation she produced, has not tried it since. Mary likes to go to Bloomington. Why, nobody knows. But there aren’t any nice hoys in Bedford anyway, according to Mary’s judgment. Some people think she's a little stuck up. Maybe so. But Mary sure is good-looking. EVALOV 1’IT MAX. Hilgh school is hardly able to claim fair Evalov longer, since she has so strongly identified herself with the telephone company. Her favorite topic of conversation is love” for breakfast, dinner, supper and Sunday nights. Don’t you care, Evalov. Love rules the world” anyway. ILEXE MITCHELL. Have you ever heard her laugh? Have you ever seen her hair? What a treat, is there, for one who has not. She is an able debater, especially on “Woman Suffrage. She is quite accomplished, can play, sing, dance, cook, sew. Right this way, hoys! She’ll make you a good wife. But. some advice Be still, but she wears a switch. LYDIA STOXT. Belongs to the “Mumbling Club.” Her cheeks seem to understand that when she begins to speak they must become red in order to draw attention away from her words. A very good idea for history class, Lydia, hut young men care more for “sweet words” than “maiden blushes.” Lydia wears a monocle in order to squelch any presuming young youth who may cross her path. Just a warning, Arthur. MARGARET HI FFIXES. This class is surely proud to claim her as one of its members. She's a fine student, has been known to talk half a period in history. Has the prettiest pink cheeks and the cutest little laugh. Sits near Shirley Armstrong. Purpose to obtain her superfluous flesh, drifting away as she pores over her books. Her chief woe is that she can’t even get enough combings to make a switch. 19

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RUSSELL MITCHELL. No, lie’s not any relation to I lone. “Would that I were,” says he. He has frightened many a timid maid by his barbarous appearance. His constant query is “Why don’t the girls like me?” Never mind, Russell, you’re all right. FLORENCE EMERY. “Doc” the prize student and the jolliest girl of them all. “Doc” who is a joy to her teachers because of her splendid lessons, and a leader of her class because of her love of a good time. How often, oh how often has Florence schemed and plotted against the Seniors of last year only to find her plans known. “Doc” left us when we needed her most, and went to Hanover. Here’s to “Doc” a dandy girl! May the best of life attend her. WENDELL CORNWELL. Wendell doesn’t live in Bedford but he is still worthy of consideration. He has written a book on “The Pleasures of Travelling,” the subject matter based on his own extensive journeys. He has agreed, after much persuasion, to give lessons in the gentle art of laughing. Take notice, ye Freshmen, who burn to achieve the great heights which Wendell has reached! SHIRLEY ARMSTRONG. She has tried to become prominent in more ways than one. Who can say that she has not succeeded? Her enormous size, coupled with her red—yes, just plain red hair, have drawn the attention of more than one innocent youth. Despite her exalted position, Shirley is a good, all-around girl, a fine student, and a basketball player. Watch out for her. She will achieve fame yet! M A DELI X E H A W KI NS. Madeline doesn’t say much in class meetings so we're unable to express her sentiments on any vital subjects. If you’re particularly interested. however, you might inquire of the Drake girls. We feel sure they know a little about this mysterious person, unless their continual promenading in front of the high school build-in fi is done in vain. She’s a nice little girl even if her hair is slightly red. 21