Bedford High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Bedford, IN)

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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

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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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r 7AIJENE JOHNSON. Hero’s a typical high school girl, full of fun, not over fond of study, and yet a worthy student of high school. She is especially fond of mathematics and is contemplating a summer class this year, llene Mitchel and Dorothy Trainor will he her assistants. RAYMOND MAHER. Yes, he does look meek. But once let his fiery debating penetrate your ears and Raymond will gain a new place in your esteem. He hasn’t found a girl in high school yet to suit him. but that doesn't prove that he’s hopeless. He’s some baseball player. DOROTHY BI.ACK BERN. She’s another one of our artistic walkers. Dorothy is a little timid and is inclined to blush when the boys swarm around. She likes the girls though and they like her too. A violent attachment between Dorothy and Wendell has been rumored but at present we’re not prepared to give details. Dorothy is a good student so keep up your good reputation. Follow this good advice. HREESE STEVENS. He is gradually coming down to Bedford ways. He’ll probably wear a hat by next year. Don’t judge too harshly, he came from New York. Does he like Gretna? Does Gretna like him? K ATH ER1N E ST ESSE I Perhaps ’tis her name which so often causes the melancholy look on her face Brace up Katherine! Do you notice that Eugene seems to have brought added zest to her countenance, her step and her whole being? She is about as good a walker as Helen and is contemplating walking to Mitchell some day. just to be walking you know, although we have heard that there are one or two nice boys in that town, anyhow. 22