THE ORANGE AND THE BLACK PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF BELOIT HIGH SCHOOL 1914 Beloit High School History of its Establishment and Development In 1872, Beloit, the county seat of Mitchell county, was organized as a city of the third class. At the same time this- was done,plans were made to promote the education of the town. Previous to the time stated above, Beloit had no regular established school, although a term of school had been taught by one Rev. O. N. Fletcher, a Baptist missionary, whose salary was raised by subscription. This term of school was held in an old cottonwood building, which was located on the west side of Mill street, adjoining on the south what is now the German National Bank. John D. Mitchell, the first county superintendent-elect, held the county institute on October 17, 1872, at the close of which the first county examination was held, and the following teachers were granted certificates to teach school: W. A. Reeder, N. B. Freeland, Lizzie M. Palmer, Belle M. Gilbert, Laura Reeder and Alvene Bourne. The first regularly appointed teacher of the Beloit schools was Ex-Congressman W. A. Reeder, who taught two consecutive terms, beginning in the fall of 1872 and ending in the spring of 1874. George W. Anderson taught a summer term during the year 1873. In the spring of 1872 there seemed to be a growing desire for a better school building. Bonds were voted for a school house, to be erected near the present site of the Central building. The erection of the school house was begun with the understanding that the building was to be completed, ready for school work, in the fall of 1873. Through some misunderstanding or mismanagement this was not fully carried out, and the building remained as one-story structure for about a year, after which time a second story was added. The building when completed was a two-story brick structure, with one school room- above and one below. A few years later both rooms were partitioned, making four rooms instead of two. Thus the school conditions gradually developed until March 1879, Beloit became a city of the second class; and on May 5 of the same year the newly elected School Board of six members was organized, with W .K. Burke as president. In the following month Professor D. K. Thomas was elected the first superintendent. Mr. Thomas served one year and the name of his successors, with their tenure of office, are as follows: J. H. Middaugh, 1880-’81. Bion S. Hutchins, 1881-’83 Miss Carrie Bauman, 1883-’85 F. H. Clark, 1885-’88. Walter M. Jay, 1888-’90. Samuel Ensminger, 1890-’92 G. M. Culver, 1892-’97 Harold Barnes. 1897-’02 C. A. Shively, 1902-’05. J. O. Hall, 1905-’09 A. P. Gregory, 1909-T2 R. L. Hamilton, 1912 The present High School or Central building was erected in 1884, at a cost of $20,000, taking the place of the old brick building which had been erected in 1873. It is a large, ten-room structure, centrally located, with wide halls and a large basement. Every room in the building, including the basement, is now used tor school purposes. The building is thoroughly furnished with modern equipment, such as steam heat, drinking fountains, liquid soap receptacles and metal fire escapes. Four courses are maintained, each of four years’ duration, the College, Normal, Industrial and Commercial Courses. In connection with the vocational work the High School offers Printing, griculture. Manual Training, Domestic Science and Domestic Art. The present enrollment in the High School is 256, including 43 Seniors, 34 Juniors, 85 Sophomores, 88 Freshman, 6 Special Students and Post-graduates. The board of Education now employs, aside from the superintendent, twenty-five teachers. Counting the superintendent and the music supervisor there are eleven teachers in the High School and fifteen in the Grades. In 1886 bonds to the extent of $9,000 were voted for the erection of a new school building to be located in the Second ward. This is the present Rodgers building. It contained four large, well furnished rooms two in each story. Since that time, however the building has been doubled in capacity, containing now eight laree, rooms equioned with all modern fixtures. Besides these two large buildings there is in the west part of the city a beautiful brick structure, of ten rooms, called the Field School, which was built in 1910, and is modern in every way. It has a system of forced ventilation, is heated both directly and indirectly and the temperature of each room is automatically regulated by thermostat. The building is situated on a block of ground just west and across the street from the old stone building. On February 24, 1914, a bond of $25,000 was voted to increase the size of the High School building. This will materially increase the size of the building and will add a modern assembly room, that will seat 500 people, three large class rooms a library room, Principal’s office, Domestic Art rooms and a modern gymnasium. The schools of Beloit are widely and favorably known throughout the state, and the chief reason for this is the intelligent interest taken in their welfare by the citizens in general and the School Board in particular. Politics and religion have never been of any force in the School board. Teachers are elected on their merits alone, which action in itself insures good schools. Dr. E. E. Brewer, the present president of the School Board, is a vigorous, wide-awake executive officer and is ably seconded by his co-workers on the Board. Of those who have done much in the past for the upbuilding of the schools, three names must take a prominent place—those of Hon, W. H. Mitchell, ex-mayor of the city; Hon. A. T. Rodgers, and Dr. E. E. Brew-er, who is now? president of the Board of Education. Each of these gentlemen has served many years as president of the School Board, and the result or their careful, conscientious handling of educational matters can scarcely be estimated. Beloit has been particularly fortunate in her educational advance tnent in the past, and everything points to a bright, progressive future BOARD OF EDUCATION. r Board of Education The Board of Education is made up of men who take an interest in the school and who know something of its work and its needs. They are men who. in filling these offices are compelled to give no little amount of time and work to the public. They have acquainted themselves with conditions in the various rooms and buildings and having done so, they have the courage to act on their own information. This is a school board that is blessed with harmony among its members and in its decisions, and is one in which keen insight and good sound business sense are prominent factors. Whatever of growth and advancement the Beloit schools have made, these have been made possible only because the Board of Education has always stood for advancement and has ever been ready to assist in carrying out any plans that would tend toward the general betterment of our schools. The board is composed of the following members: W. C. Brown—Member of Building committee—An active member, progressive and ready to back any enterprise for the good of the public. He is serving his first year as member of the Board Dr. F. B. Kincaid—Member committee on Teachers and Salaries —Is also a new member on the Board, but has shown such interest and reliability that he is accounted a valuable member. J. K. Gise—Member building committee—Has served for a number of years as a member of the Board of Education. He visits the schools a great deal and takes a great interest in teachers and pupils. H. Baer—Chairman of building committee—Is a member whose long service on the Board and sound business judgment has made almost indespensible. He sizes up the situation quickly and accurately and acts as his good judgment directs. T. P. Downs—Chairman of committee on Teachers and Salaries —Is singularly fitted for fulfilling the office of member of the Board of Education. His several years as Ward Principal in the Beloit Schools and as instructor in and Principal of the High School, gives him a familiarity with school conditions here that is very valuable. Mr. Downs is an ardent worker for progressive measures. Dr. E. E. Brewer—President of the Board and member committee on Teachers and Salaries—Has served for many years as President of the Board, is watchful of the needs and of the workings of the various departments of the schools. Dr. Brewer has given much of his time to the Beloit schools and keeps himself informed along approved educational lines. His judgment is unbiased by any prejudice and his wholesome interest in the greatest good to the whole school makes him a school board president such as is rarely found. DEDICATION TO THE BELOIT HIGH SCHOOL ITS STUDENT BODY ITS FACULTY AND ITS LOYAL SUPPORTERS THE CLASS OF 1914 RESPECTFULLY DEDICATE THIS VOLUME Greeting To the Beloit High School, its friends, patrons, faculty and alumni. In presenting this annual we are not only making an effort to show you the progress of our beloved Alma Mater but we hope to interest you in our work. We wish to gratefully acknowledge the assistance given us by our most excellent faculty. We heartily thank our friends who so generously purchased lecture course tickets and especially thank the business men and women who have made possible the erection of a much needed addition to our present Central Building. Only one request we have yet to ask, please buy an annual, read it through and then be “At The End of The Rainbow.” Editorial Staff Wilma V. DeLand.....................................Editor-inChief. Fred Herman......................................Business Manager. ASSOCIATE EDITORS Edward Petterson Loren Brewer.. . . Bob Severance.. . Forrest Gilbert.. . Edmunson Luman Bob Sorgatz .... Athletic Department ........Joke Editor. ...Year’s Calendar ......... Cartoonist ..........Cartoonist ..........Cartoonist • ■ '3 onj. :: OUR FACULTY • • • • R. L. HAMILTON SUPERINTENDENT A smile for our every joy, An excuse for our every fault An encouragement for our every hope. A. R. LOOP PRINCIPAL Always a prevailing harmony with our school work and the faithful performance of his duties has won for him the kind thoughts and best wishes of every student. CLARA W. CARPENTER ass’t PRINCIPAL ENGLISH She is winsome and wise and exceptionally prudent. ETHEL E. CARNAL MABEL McHENDRT MUSIC “A tiny maid, with eyes as blue as corn flowers ’mid the corn; anu cheeks as rosy red as skies of morn” ENGLISH AND PIIYICS “A rosebud set with little wilful thorns, and sweet as Kansas ail could make her.” WM. BURKHOLDER HISTORY AND SCIENCE ELI SWIFT MANUAL TRAINING “His smile is chronic and his disposition contagion.” MAUDE HARLAN DOMESTIC SCIENCE “It won’t do any good to come ‘buzzing’ around now.” “All it takes is concentration, systematization, and application” NELLIE M. FOSHAY LATIN “Around her shone the light of love and the purity of grace.” OUR FACULTY One of the most difficult tasks that has been assigned me this year is the one T am now undertaking. I will make a feeble at-'cmpt to depict briefly; concisely and with justice the merits of the B. H. S. Faculty. The Beloit High School itself is one of the most successful and widely known High Schools of the state. Its educational machinery is operated by an experienced and reliable band of instructors. We are very confident that their merits will far ex-reed those of any other faculty and to them we as Seniors owe the greatest debt of gratitude for their faithful work and interest in us. 1 will now give you a brief character sketch of the individuals of our Faculty. Superintendent R.L. Hamilton is a Mitchell County product who has certainly made good. He is one of the most successful Superintendents of the state; possesses a vast store of knowledge;is tactful, diplomatic and popular with partons; teachers and pupils. He gives everyone a square deal and by right expects a square deal in return. He has been re-elected for the third year as Superintendent of the Beloit Public Schools; his administration has been a most progressive and energetic one. The success of the vote for bonds for theaddition to the Central Building showsan appreciation of his earnest work. Mr. Hamilton holds a Kansas State Life Certificate, has done work in the Kansas State Normal, Colorado Normal and the University of Chicago. He is completing his Graduate work through summer attendance in the School of Education, University of Chicago. Principal A. R. Loop was advanced from Ward Principal to High School Principal and has been most successful in each position. In High School he teaches Agriculture and Botany and is a recognized authority on grain and stock judging. He is widely known in this and our adjoining counties and especially loved and respected by High School students. He is always kindly, cheerful and generous and this class leaves High School with best wishes for his continued health and prosperity . Mr. Loop is w ell fitted for his work having graduated from Campbell College. Kansas and attended K. U. two summer terms. Clara Weston Carpenter is an excellent teacher and has a most enviable record as a success in all of her undertakings. Her home is in Lawrence; she is a K. U. student of 1903 with an A B. degree. Miss Carpenter attended University of Chicago and the University of Minnesota each a summer term. She was principal at Ellis, Kansas, 1909-11; at present she is Assistant Principal in Beloit High School and ha: charge of the Department of English. She is most thoroughly equipped for her work, greatly interested and enthusiastic with an abundance of executive ability. She is as truly noble as she looks Ara Minta Carhill has charge of the Mathematical Department and is one of the most thoroughly capable and efficient teachers to be found. Her home is in Burr Oak, Kansas. Miss Carhill is a graduate of Burr Oak High School has received her B. Ped from Greeley Colorado College and a Teacher's Life Certificate in Colorado. She attended two summer terms at Emporia. She was prior to her advance as head of the B. H. S. Mathematical Department. Principal of the Ward School. She is held in highest esteem by those who know her; every day and hour of our associations with her endears her to us and it is one of our sincerest regrets in departing from High School that she will not be ever near us with her frank and kindly care and advice. Mabel D. McHendry is a Missouri product transplanted in Kansas for the past two school years. She is a graduate and post graduate of the State Normal of Kirksville, Missouri, received her B. S. from Missouri University in 1911; and is doing graduate work in the Wisconsin University during the summer. She possesses most lovable traits, is a general favorite in High School and in intellect simply can not be beaten. She is energetic industrious and just in her work in the Beloit High School. Wm. Burkholder instructor of History and Civics. Mr. Burkholder graduated from Kansas University, 1913 class with the degree A. B. Mr. Burkholder is a thorough student of history and is a hard worker. During the first semester the B. H. S. band was under his direction. Ethel Carnal supervisor of music is a graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan University Department of music. Miss Carnal is a bright affable girl and well liked by all. Elihu Swift has been in charge of the Manual Training department in the High School since the Industrial courses were established in 1909. Mr. Swift is a practical workman and teaches his subject in that way. A glance at some of the work turned out by that department will convince one of the nature of work being done. Mr. Swift has a wide experience as a carpenter having followed that profession since he was twelve years old. He has been a familiar figure about the H. S. and is most highly respected. Nellie Foshay possesses a three year state certificate, having attended the State Normal school and Emporia college from which she has the degree of A. B. Miss Foshay specializes in Latin, but owing to the crowded condition took charge of two of the Sophomore English classes the last semester. Miss Foshay is a general favorite. Maude Harlan holds a life certificate from Pittsburg Industrial Normal. Her knowledge of Domestic Science and Art was attained in the Kansas Manual Training school and the Kansas State Normal school. Miss Harlan leaves the teachers’ ranks after this year to accept a more responsible ( ?) position. Emma Pett comes from Salina, Kansas where she attended the Kansas Wesleyan Business College gaining her Master of Account degree. Miss Pett, before taking charge of the Commercial department in the Beloit High school, was a teacher in that College. OUR TEACHERS There’s Miss Carnal Hush! don’t speak, She’s awfully cross, And you’ve got to be meek. Next conies Miss Carpenter; Isn't she sweet? Loving and gentle She's dandy to meet. Miss Carhill's fussy, But what of that She is surely a wonder. Ever see her at the bat? Mr. Burkholder’s little, Rather cross too. Mustn’t throw erasers Or you’ll certainly rue. Miss McHendry’s winsome, Witty, and wise. Most remarkable little girl, Even her size. Miss Harlan’s the cook Oh! listen, Han! She’s got to know how Since she’s got that man. Miss Pett is thoughtful, Earnest, and true, Whatever you think of her You know she’s true blue. Miss Foshay is pretty But that’s not the end; She’s great on Latin “stunts”. And you’ll find her your friend. Mr. Loop is mighty fine, (Sure, he likes loud talk) He’s a very intellectual man. As is known by his walk. Mr. Hamilton’s just grand, He bosses the whole school, He’s O. K. in everything And follows the golden rule. And Mr. Swift’s our janitor, His work is always neat, And his manual training classes Surely can’t be beat. K. S. P. ;; OUR FACULTY CRADLE ROLL “LOVABLE NELLIE” FOSHAY. “ELEPHANT ARNIE” LOOP “WISE WITTY MABEL”McHENDRY “MASTER ROY” HAMILTON. “LITTLE WILLIE’’ BURKHOLDER J f “BABY GLARA TRIBUTE TO THE CRIMSON CARNATION O, enchantress carnation; None can rival thee, Queen of flower creation Thou are dear to me. Dearer than rose or pansy. Forty Senior hearts Discard the fragile lily For thy empress merits. The days may dawn dark, drear; Snow may in clouds sift near, But hope is bright, our vision’s clear Our paths are straight, our ship s to steer Senior Class Officers FRED HERMAN ............................ ........President WILMA V. DeLAND....................Secretary and Treasurer CLASS COLORS:—Green and White. CLASS FLOWER:—Crimson Carnation. CLASS MOTTO:—Labor omnia vincit. (Labor conquers all.) SENIOR CLASS SONG THE ORANGE AND THE BLACK Although Yale has always favored The violet’s dark blue, And the gentle sons of Harvard, To the crimson rose are true, We will own red carnations Nor honor shall they lack While the Seniors stand defenders Of the Orange and the Black Thro’ the four long years of High School, ’Midst the scenes we know so well. As the mystic charm to knowledge We vainly seek to spell; Or we win athletic vict’ries On the football field, or track. Still we work for dear old Beloit, And the Orange and the Black. When the cares of life o’re-take us Mingling fast our locks with gray, Should our dearest hopes betray us, False Fortune fall away; Still we banish care and sadness As we turn our mem’ries back And recall those days of gladness. ’Neath the Orange and the Black SENIOR CLASS YELL Mlagaroo, Garoo, Garoo! Bazzoo, Bazzoo, Bazzoo! Hica, Pica! Dominica! Zim, Boom, Bah! Seniors, Rah, Rah! IN MEMORIAM To the Memory of Those who were born into the Beloit High School September 1910 and departed from the High School Life at various times prior to May 29, 1914; Ages ranging from several days to 3 years and seven months. Their decease was due to several different causes,—some died of too much fun, others worked too hard, a few responded to “Higher callings of Domestic Bliss,” and many answered the call of the busy oustide world.— R. I. P. “He trudged along unknowingly and whistled for the want of thought.” Track 1913-14 “I’m looking for the man who wrote ‘The Merry Widow Waltz Senior Play WILMA DeLAND EVERT BURKHEAD “I have proven by mathematics that women should vote.” Senior Play, Secretary and Treasurer 12-14. Editor-in-Chief of Annual “One may smile and smile and be a villian.” Basket Ball 1913-14, Senior Play MURIEL TRON “Listens more than she talks, One reason why she is so entertaining.’ Senior Play EDMUNDSON LUMAN A little man,with plenty of nerve” GENEVA BAIRD “No matter how hard you would try; Her you could not dislike. Senior Play. Orchestra 1911-13 HAROLD DILWORTH “Who threw those beans and woke me up?” Base Ball 1913; Track 1913-14 FRED HERMAN “Every man has his faults, Excellence is his,” Football ’13, Class President 1913-14 Manager Annual ’14. Salutatorian CATHERINE STOVER “Heaven is my home, I’m here on a visit.” Senior Play, Play Committee, Captain of Basket Ball 1913-14 RUSSEL ROBINSON “Let us have wine and women, mirth and laughter.” Basket Ball 1913-14. Annual Board FRANK EVERT “Don’t think for a moment that I am giving out any information.” Foot Ball 1911,12.13, Captain Football ’13, Baseball 1913-14, Senior Play, Play Committee BOB SEVERANCE “His tongue grapples with a flood of words.” Chorus 1912-13; Orchestra 1911-14 Annual Board ALICE POOLER “I came to High School to satisfy my curiosity but am still curious.” Basket Ball 1913-14 EDWARD PETTERSON “Show us the half that can run his end.” Football 1911, 12. 13: Base Ball 1913-14, Basket Ball 1913-14, Class Valedictorian WALTER INGRAM “A little learning is a dangerous thing. ” Basket Ball 1913-14, Annual Board NELLIE METCALF “Come on now a little more of the happy tho’t.” Senior Play. Annual Board OLIVE SANDERS “Far from gay cities and the ways of man.” MABEL LEACH “As silent as the pictures on the wall.” LYMAN COOK “In length and slenderness of limb, ew if any can equal him.” Senior Play. Annual Board w -Yv are GRACE THIEROLF “She’s at school every day, but her heart is at the Produce House.” Senior Play, Play Committee, President 1912-13. HARLAN SMITH “He thinks the female world is at his feet.” Captain Track Team 1913-14 Senior Play FLORENCE MILLER “And she always talks ’ till she through.” Senior Play WALTER GILL “Oh, why should life all labor be?” Senior Play, Chorus 1912-13, Quartet 1913-14 MARY MOSS “Merry mischief sparkles in eyes.” Basket Ball Team 1913-14 ELMER SIMPSON CLARA KOCH “A lad who slipped through school without causing any disturbance.” Male Quartet 1913-14, Chorus 1912-13 “I always manage to maintain very high standing with the faculty Senior Play. Annual Board TO ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL GENEVA BAIRD A babe of beauty and grace “PUGILISTIC SEVIE” SOME OF OUR SENIORS A FEW YEARS PREVIOUS TO ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL Senior Class History. When you read this history you will doubtless be greatly surprised at the modesty we show in speaking of our achievements. V ery often a historian, carried away by enthusiasm for his subject soars to the height of eloquence and succeeds in so disguising the real truth that it can scarcely be recognized. We present to you, dear readers, the plain facts and let them speak for themselves. Strange as it may seem, we began as all Senior Classes have begun, as humble Freshmen. We entered High School in September 1910, with an enrollment of seventy-eight under the guidance of the motto: “Rowing not Drifting,” to which principle we have thus far been faithful. Our first struggle arose with falling grades in English I with Miss Loomis as instructor. As it is stated by Virgil, “Furor Anna administrat” so we busied ourselves, and our grades improved. Our verdancy, having somewhat diminished in a few months we shone as little sunbeams, lighting up the darkness of every remote corner. Roscoe Laff was unanimously chosen as our first president and Henrie Young as Secretary-Treasurer. John Lievan, as president, piloted us through a very busy Sophomore year; Henrie Young again faithfully fulfilling her duties as Secretary-Treasurer. As Sophomores A. B. Morris was our chief advisor, cheering us over the rough places, pointing out the better ways and guiding us on to success. As Juniors, by virtue of our scholarly standing, we attained more prominence under the leadership of Grace Thierolf as President ; Wilma DeLand preforming the task of Secretary-Treasurer The crowning events of that year were the Senior-Junior reception given in our honor by the class of T3 and the Junior-Senior banquet given upon the departure of the class of 1913 from B. H. S. Thus far each year of our High School life has been closed with a most successful class picnic. Since time and tide wait for no man, and in the end tadpoles become frogs, sooner or later Sophomores become Juniors, so we have eventually become Seniors and in accordance with the law, “The Survival of the Fittest.” our class is not only superlative in quality but, going beyond that law, is overwhelming in quantity— The class of '14 is the largest that has ever graduated for B. H. S. It was in this year that Fred Herman became president and Wilma DeLand again held the office of Secretary-Treasurer. The most significant events of this year were the K. U. Banquet given in honor of the present 1914 class by the K. U. students of Mitchell County; the Seniors’ Campfire Supper April 16 at Tolleys Ford and the Senior-Junior reception April 24. And now four pleasant years have fled since we cast anchor mid B. H. S. ports. “May we never be disbanded but. Long may our colors in triumph wave, Against all foes combined. And friends a welcome, foes a grave; Within our borders find. C. K. L. C. Senior Class Hobbies. A hobby is a favorite pursuit or ambition. It is individuality, the ruling passion of an individual. Some of our hobbies are bidden; others ridden boldly in the open. Many of our greatest orators are able to become noted because of a born hobby which has been developed by practice. In the following statements I will try to portray to you some of the chief characteristics of our fellow classmates. As time passes the world grows better. Good deeds are performed about us every day, sometimes unnoted at the time, even scorned by the thoughtless, but each goes to make up its part toward advancing civilization. The most righteous member of our class is Minnie Shutts. She puts in much time studying her Sunday School lesson as every person should. It is said she is studying to become a Missionary, but she is too good to be sacrificed on the Altar of Ching Fu or Ping Wong so we will send China word that Miss Minnie has an Engagement at home. Clara Koch’s hobby is to enjoy life. She makes the welkin ring with her sweet song. She loves Germany. She takes much time admiring herself. Florence Miller is another religious member of our class. A Home Mission is her greatest aspiration. This hope has not “Ben realized, but she has our best wishes for her success. Hattie Farrar s hobby is cooking. She can cook anything you would want. She aspires to be a Domestic Science Teacher. Another illustrious member of our class is Harold Dilworth. His hobby is climbing. He is also somewhat of a “wire-puller.’ Loren Brewer, more commonly known as “Doc has a hobby of Joyriding. He is the only member in our class who can do this with “Grace. Nellie Metcalf’s main hobby is improving her complexion. There is no comparison between roses and her pink cheeks. Henrie Young is our shy, sweet, nature girl. She is devoted to the woods, fields and farmers. She studies only books which will make her better acquainted with these things. Karoline Bollman’s hobby is sewing. She is sweet and quiet, but she does the work. Mae Cullum is the girl from the wilds of Oklahoma’s. Her hobby is getting letters signed “Deiner Liebcher, Horace’’. From history she tells us. The Dutch company is the best company that ever came over from old Germany. Fred Herman's hobby is to say just what he thinks. He claims that he likes to talk German, especially to say the translation of “therewith” but we can’t believe it. He also likes to be a leader being the president of our class. Helen Hubbard’s hobby is things musical. She makes the big mahogany box warble forth its hidden melodies in a most glorious way. Bob Severance has a hobby, which, though Junior in form is very alluring. He likes to play “shinny” and to take walks. One of our farmer members is Russell Robinson. He has a hobby which is “Young”. Katherine Stover is, as the Chinaman said “She allee talkee.” “Kate hath a spirit ever strung, Like a new bow, and bright and sharp As edges of the scimitar.” Mabel Leach has a penchant for books; they are her hobby. She does not believe it possible for the world to exist without them. Olive Saunders’ hobby is minding her own business. It might be added that she has little competition. Edythe Long's hobby is to teach school. She may teach a Wolf. Edmondson Luman is one of our most studious members. His hobby is learning. Although unable to raise his altitude he is successful in raising his grades. Lyman Cook was quite a little fellow when he joined the class. He had the voice and complexion of a girl. But now see, he is quite a man. His hobby is trying to add to his weight. Harlan Smith’s hobby is spreading Socialism. He is an advocate of diplomacy. He aspires to be the leading diplomat in one of the salons of a home queen. Walter Gill is another whose hobby is quite well known. He is a favorite with the girls, and looks charming with a pompadour. When he finishes school he will go on the stage. Our motor-cycle friend, Elmer Simpson’s hobby is joyriding. He is also fond of wrestling. Don’t tell anybody that he has taken down and sat upon the class president. Alice Pooler has several hobbies among which are telling funny stories, taking snap-shots, and riding on horseback. Frank Evert's hobby is to be a sport. He was captain of the B. H. S. foot-ball team for 1913, where he made a reputation as a player. Lola Bozell’s hobby is playing “Hooky. Aside from being voted the laziest girl in the class She’s mighty good company. Mary Williams’ hobby is to become a vaudeville star in company with “Susie.” In school she has shown some efficiency as a stenographer. Geneva Baird has a hobby for music. From the strings oi her violin she brings forth a concord of sweet sounds. She also l.'kes to dance. Edward Petterson’s hobby is studying. He has quite a standing as “Teacher’s Pet”.He is one who believes in love thy neighbor as thyself. Mayme Cameron is our tango girl. She says all she can see about electricity is the Sparks. Viva Noah’s hobby is telling people what they can do. She is like most Americans who spend money she likes the “Bill”. She wears a diamond. Walter Ingram’s hobby is to be; “The glass of fashion the mold of form, the observed of all observers,” Louise Horn’s hobby is worrying. She is also noted for her .juick temper; try her. Grace Thierolf’s hobby is writing poetry. You have doubtless r qd some of her works. She also claims the honor of being the youngest member of the senior class. Muriel Tron’s hobby is cooking. She can boil water without scorching it which is more than most seniors can do even after taking physics under Miss McHendry’s gentle care. Wilma DeLand has a two-fold hobby, one being handling money, This has not been developed much because even though treasurer of the class the tight market of finances has made it impossible. Her other ambition is to be a Suffragette speaker on the progressive platform. She would like to beat the Dutch. Ruth Hyde’s hobby is to become a conversationalist. If she wasn’t so bashful she would get along faster. She is trying all kinds of remedies to eliminate the trouble. Clara Scholten's hobby is religious. She spends much time in keeping her Sunday school class in order. She is the president. She is also a great social leader among the Circle Girls. Muriel Thomas' hobby is to read. Her Aunt is thinking of getting an injunction on books forbidding their use. Mary Moss’ hobby is being loved. She is known as a basket ball player. It is largely to her, that the basket ball team owes its success. “Here’s to the prettiest, Here’s to the wittiest, Here’s to the one we all love the best.” Doris Burkhead’s hobby is an odd one. She likes the boys. (This is a secret.) She also likes things German. Everett Burkhead is another of our joyriders. He studies his lessons. He also has another hobby which is playing Basket ball. Clarence Groth’s hobby is to get through life with the least possible worry. He spends most of his time in physics class in sleeping and wishing for rocking chairs and hammocks. Charles Hargis’ hobby is to get along in the line of the least resistance. For some mysterious reason Downs has a great fascination for him. Senior Class Prophecy. To take advantage of the helpless, is considered a cowardly act, .yet this actually happened one day, the Senior class met in solemn session, contemplating their coming class night exercises, placed upon us the painful duty of forecasting the future of these fair damsels and gallant heroes. Realizing full well that we had not been gifted with the power of dreamers, we ask the class to sign a pledge to meet in this fair city, fifteen years hence in a grand reunion of this large and brilliant class of 1914. Holding true to this agreement, we return in the year 1929 to this old time place so dear to the memory of this class,and upon entering the city, much to our delight we met, Fred, our former class president, and learned that in the fifteen years just past he had become quite a famous lawyer and upon further inquiry learned that he had established a happy home and was living a life of perfect ease and happiness. As we were listening to Fred’s interesting story, who should approach us but a saintly looking gentleman whom we recognized at once as Lyman Cook and we learned that he now occupied the pulpit of the M. E. church. Upon leaving Lyman and Fred and iooking over the city further, we were attracted by a sign that read “Farrer and Leach” Matrimonial Bureau. Being somewhat interested we entered for a short visit with the girls, where we found two more of our old friends, Nellie and Geneva who of course had also stopped for a visit. In the course of our conversation with these interesting ladies we inquired of Petterson and were informed that he was practicing medicine at Gilbert Station a suburb of the city and was enjoying a very flourishing practice. We also learned that Mary Williams had become the wife of this famous doctor. After leaving the girls, we were hastening down the street when our attention was drawn to a very dignified looking gentleman approaching in a huge six cylinder Ford whom we instantly recognized as our old friend“Duby”but now professor of engineering in a college at Solomon Rapids. Out of curiosity we entered the “Beloit Cigar Factory” where ve found Loren Brewer busily engaged in labeling cigars. In the course of Loren’s discourse he, by mistake unveiled the fact that together with his employer Evert Burkhead. they were secretly putting out the “Tango” a new “Clear Havana”, that was making them a vast fortune. Now that the noon hour was approaching these gentlemen invited us to dine with them at a restaurant where we were greeted by two charming waitresses whom we did not recognize until Burkhead introduced them as our former class mates Mae Cullum and Muriel Thomas. While we were enjoying this pleasant meal the proprietor and his charming wife entered and were none other than Russell and Henrie. Having finished cur meal and pleasant conversation with Mr. and Mrs. Robinson we again resumed our walk about the city, Not far up the street we saw a large multitude of people assembled on the street corner in the midst of which was a lady mounted upon a box, whom we were told was Wilma DeLand delivering one of her famous suffragette speeches. While listening to Wilma we noticed a short stout man, not far away who seemed to be taking items from the speech and upon going closer we saw that it was Edmunson human who is now editing one of the leading daily newspapers of the city. Thinking Luman might know more of other members of the class, we asked for a few moments of his valuable time, Luman having plenty of time asked us to go to his office with him where he entered upon a long review of the past fifteen years. He told us that Edith Long and Alice Pooler took refuge in the country soon after graduating from H. S. as country school teachers and little had been heard of them since. He handed us a copy of his paper dated some years ago, in which we noticed an account of Harlan Smith and wife, formerly Minnie Shutts, returning from their honeymoon after which Harlan was soon to take up his duties as Professor of History in the city schools. We also noticed in this paper where Mary Moss had entered the Missionary field and was now working in Africa. Luman also told us that Grace Thierolf after leaving H. S. had entered a convent and that Viva Noah was now the competent stenographer for Sorgatz and Severance Brokers and Real Estate dealers whose office was located just across the street, Luman told us that we might see several of our old time classmates if we visited the Hargis and Simpson Mercantile Company located at the corner of 12th and Main streets, so we boarded a street car for that place and upon entering this large department store were greeted by the proprietors who while showing us about the store led us toward two ladies whom they introduced as Helen Hubbard and Olive Sanders. We next went to the bookkeepers’ desk where we found Ruth Hyde and Louise Horne keeping the books for this establishment. Hargis also told us that we might see Muriel Tron and Florence Miller in an other department of the stole. After some search we found them and learned from them that Doris Burkhead and Karoline Bollman had formed a partnership in the Millinery business and that Clara Koch had cast her lot in life with Walter Gill who was now playing lead in a noted theatrical company that was soon to appear in the city. We now left the store of Hargis and Simpson for it was getting late and while on our way to the hotel whom should we meet but Frank Evert, who invited us to go home with him for supper. Frank told us that he was now manager of a theater and would like to have us attend the show on this particular evening as Lola Bozell and Catherine Stover were to appear in a vaudeville stunt. Among the familiar faces at the theater, we recognized Mayme Cameron and Clara Scholten who, Frank informed us, were travelingAvith a concert company. Thus with the end of the show, came the close of the fifteenth anniversary of the class of 1914. The “we” mentioned so many times in this feeble attempt to reveal the future of the class refers to Clarence and Walter. “And now our story’s done But should this prophecy fail We wish you a brighter one That the future may unveil.” W. I. C. G. Senior Class Will. We the class of 1914 having reached maturity in years and wisdom and being flat of purse, do hereby make our last will and testament and bequeath our worldly possessions as follows: To the present Junior class we bequeath the back row of seats in the Assembly Room that were last occupied by the Seniors of T4, and hope that they may prove to be a great comfort and fully as useful and successful as a means of conveying notes and subduing clarion whispers. We also bequeath to them a new calendar that they may realize how soon the journey that leads to the goal of all honest students will be ended. To the present Sophomores we bequeath all the seats left by the T4 Seniors and not then occupied by the T4 Juniors, also the total knowledge of Geometry which we do not possess. To the present Freshman class of such verdant hue, realizing ihat they are to climb the ladder that leads to the Senior goal we bequeath our share of the book shelves in the halls and also trust they will be successful in securing the return of lost, strayed, stolen or borrowed articles by use of our reliable bulletin board. The vacant office of librarian we respectfully submit to be filled ly the choice of the faculty. This new officer shall supply said Freshmen with books on philosophy, theology, mathematics history, science, literature and commerce; delving into their innermost pages, they shall find that which shall prove to be of great value to their future. Last, greatest and best loved of all, comes the Faculty for a righteously earned share of our estate, under whose constant care this illustrious Senior class has been for the past two years: To Mr. Swift we bequeath all the pencil shavings, crumbled and torn bits of paper, and other useless accessories left on the Laboratory tables, also the chalk and bean missiles which have prolonged our class meetings. To Miss Foshay we bequeath the over-ridden Latin ponies and wish her happiness another year. To Miss Carhill we bequeath that mathematical enthusiasm she endeavored to instil in us also our vast (?) knowledge of Geometry Algebra and Arithmetic. To Mr. Loop we bequeath the zoospores and zygotes of Botany and the miniature “tin-can cornfields of Agriculture. To Miss Carpenter we wish to re-assign her the Assembly Room Imperialism and to return to her Burns’ “Wee Modest Crimson tipped flower and the volumes of Shakespeare we used. To Mr. Hamilton we bequeath the undying love and respect of the Senior class and shift to him the responsibility of the incoming Senior classes. To Miss Pett we bequeath the money used in the Exchange Bank of the Commercial Room and the profits from the varied kinds of business carried on in that Commercial world. To Miss Harlan we bequeath the unwashed dishes of the Domestic Science Room and the unmade clothes in Domestic Art and we further hope that all of her future life will not be spent in washing dishes, cooking, sweeping and sewing. To Miss Carnal we bequeath the discordant sounds of the High School orchestra and the piano in the assembly room. To Miss McHendry we gladly bequeath the vast knowledge of Physics which we do not possess; also all calorimeters, alcohol lamps and flasks found in the Physics Room. To Mr. Burkholder we bequeath the answers to such questions as “Give the causes of financial panics,” “The results of wars” and “The Outcome of Elections. When those named in this will receive the benefits thereof we the Senior class shall be extinct. In witness whereof we set our hand and seal this twenty-ninth day of May, A. D., 1914 The Senior Class of 1914 Beloit, Kansas Press Comments on Lecture Course. The T3-T4 Senior Class wish to express their hearty appreciation for the splendid patronage that their Lecture Course received this year. That the patronage was exceptional is shown by the fact that there is a surplus of $140 in this year LectureCourse fund. The following are press clippings which show how the different numbers were regarded by the public: The Dietrics The opening number on the Beloit High school lecture course held last night at the opera house was a great success and one of the largest crowds ever accommodated at a like event was in attendance. The entertainment was of a high class order and one that pleased the audience throughout. The next number on the course is on the night of November 10 and will be put on by the Gilbert Shorter Players.—Daily Call. The Gilbert Shorter Players The second number on the Beloit High school lecture course was given at the opera house last night before an immense audience, showing conclusively the popularity of the 1913-14 course, which is receiving flattering support from the people of Beloit and vicinity The entire company showed to especially good advantage in the two short playlets, a marital difficulty, laughable throughout, and in a scene from the revolutionary period. As a whole, last night’s entertainment was of a high class order and the patrons of the lecture course were made to feel glad that they are permitted to support an institution which brings such entertainments to this city. The next number on the course will be December 4 and wm be a lecture..—Gazette. H. V. Adams H. V. Adams, on the lecture course, came to Beloit with the weather conditions decidedly against him, but that did not keep a goodly crowd from turning out at the opera house last night to hear his lecture, which was of the kind that made everyone who waded to the opera house glad that they had done so, and left them in a good frame of mind for the swim home. The crowd was naturally curtailed from what usually takes in a lecture course number, but Mr. Adams may well feel good over being greeted with so large an audience under the existing circumstances—Daily Call. Victoria Lynn Concert Company The fourth number of the High School lecture course given at the Williams Opera House last Monday evening, proved equally as popular as those which have preceded it. The Victoria Lynn Concert Company presented a varied and most entertaining program. This company consists of Victoria Lynn reader; Daisy Johnson, Soprano; and Cassandra Wallace, violinist and each of the young ladies received an encore each time she appeared. The young lady whose name the company bears is one of the best readers who has come to Beloit recently and her quaint character sketches made a decided hit with her hearers.—Gazette. Nets Darling Nels Darling, the Oklahoma lecturer, who last night filled the last number on the Beloit High school lecture course at the opera house, gave his hearers something a little out of the ordinary, and while some of his criticisms don’t seem to have set comfortably on those who took his remarks a little to personal, his talk was of an interesting nature.—Daily Call. Senior Class Play “At The End of The CAST OF CHARACTERS Robert Preston, A Lawyer ..........................Walter Gill Douglas Brown, A football Player.................. Harlan Smith Dick Preston, The Groom,........................Everett Burknead Stanley Palmer, “Hawkins, the Butler”..............Fred Herman Ted Whitney, Captain of the ’Varsity Team...........Frank Evert Jack Austin, Preston’s Secretary................... Lyman Cook Marion Dayton, A Ward of Preston....................Clara Koch Nellie Preston, A Bride........................... Minnie Shutts Louise Ross, Known as Miss Grayson...................Viva Noah Phyllis Lane, A Football Enthusiast,...............Grace Thierolf Kathleen Knox, Chairman of Rushing Committee, . .Geneva Baird The Imp, A Freshman.............................. Mary Williams Emily Elliott, With a Conscience,...............Catherine Stover Jane, A Maid with a Taste for Literature.........Florence Miller Mrs. Brown, Step-Mother of Douglas Brown ... .Wilma DeLand Of The Theta Phi Polly Price....................................... Muriel Tron Elsa Ernest....................................... Nellie Metcalf Marjorie Arnold................................. Helen Hubbard Marie Swift ..................................................Mae Cullum Molly Bruce .................................... Doris Burkhead Play Director......................................La Valle Hicks Scene—A College Town Time—Present Day Act 1—“Den” in the Theta Phi House. .Early in the College Year Act II—Library in the Preston Home........................ Marion’s Mask Ball—Two Weeks Later Act III—Interior of Athletic Club House................... Afternoon and Evening of the Day of the Game SENIOR CLASS ELECTION The ones who have done the most for the Senior Class— Fred Herman; Wilma DeLand The laziest Man— Harold Dilworth The laziest woman—Lola Bozell The biggest Freak—Bob Severance The best athletes—Loren Brewer, Lyman Cook. Biggest Grumblers—“Kate” Stover, Grace Thierolf The most faithful in love- Alice Pooler, Ruth Hyde, Mabel Leach, Russell Robinson, Karoline Bollman, Harlan Smith. The “Domestics” to be:—Henrie Young, Wilma DeLand, Mary Williams, Viva Noah, Mayme Cameron, Edyth Long. Biggest flirts:—Grace Thierolf, Mabel Leach, Olive Sanders, Doris Burkhead, Mary Moss The most unreliable:—Clarence Groth, Clara Koch, Fred Herman, Mary Moss. The best Politicians—Mae Cullum, Wilma DeLand The biggest blockheads ( ?)—Edmondson Luman, Mae Cullum, Edward Peterson, Fred Herman. Most Popular Girls—Alice Pooler, Edyth Long Most Popular Boys—Everett Burkhead, Walter Gill. “Tite” Wads—Loren Brewer, Minnie Shutts, Lyman Cook, Russell Robinson. ANSWERS TO INQUIRIES (By The Chaperon) No Grace, not every motorcycle that passes the High School Building is an “Excelsior.” ♦ Mr. Swift, there seems to be no one who know s how chalk, erasers, and pencil stubs find their way to the floor of the various rooms. Miss Harlan, Certainly, Hersey Avenue is a very fashionable residence district. Prof. Loop, In your case, it is perfectly natural to admire your cradle photo. May Cullum, You are quite right; long recitations are appreciated by your class mates. “Fishey”, Seven suits of clothes per school term are sufficient. Mary Moss, It is a matter of custom to act like you knew everything. Walter I, Your task is too great for it is impossible to be acquainted with all the ladies in the city. Mayme C. and Mary W., Yes, we think that from an economical standpoint it would be very sensible to use your Graduation clothes for a trousseau. Edyth, If you do not intend to teach school next year, but intend to accept a less paying but more pleasant position we would not advise you to waste your time and mental strength by taking the Normal Training State Examinations. Lyman, Yes you should have been more discreet in paying compliments to Mae. It was in all probability embarrassing to Mae when you said to her in a clarion whisper “Do not look at me with those eyes of blue.” THAT LITTLE BACK SEAT O’MINE I have seen the King of England And sat in his chair of state, With its gold and silver trimmings And its carvings all so great, But to me it all was Mockery, That tinsel and glittering fine; For I long, Oh, I long to see it, That little back seat O’Mine In summer the south wind fanned me And cooled my burning cheek, In winter the musical steam pipes Wrapped me in slumber deep. True the desk is old and battered, And for beauty no more does it shine But give me, Oh, fondly I ask it, That little back seat O’Mine. It’s strength has supported me bravely It squeaked when I wished it to squeak And now do you think I’d forsake it For one that is new and neat? Alas; though my friends may all leave me, I may not and will not repine For I love it; Oh, yes how I love it, That little back seat O’Mine. B. B. JUNIOR CLASS, Vail McDonald Bertha Lewis . Xila Van Pelt JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS .................................... President ............................... Vice-President ..........................Secretary-T reasurer Colors—Pink and Green Flower—White Carnation Motto—We Build the Ladder bv which we Climb JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In September 1911, was witnessed the incoming of the greenest Freshman class that has been for many years in B. H. S. Although we had no idea as to the purpose of the schedule, when the rest began to gather around the front board, we were among the foremost and were the best represented class there. When the time for the first class came, we showed our genius and presence of mind by following the one who happened to be in front of us, and consequently, succeeded in getting completely lost, A few however knew the location of office (having visited it in the grades) and under the careful guidance and advice of Professor Gregory, found their classes. When we were informed that it was noon, we departed feeling decidedly lank and discouraged. That afternoon, a few kind hearted “Sophs” informed us concerning the function of the schedule. Upon arriving next morning, our first care was to arrange our program, and from this time on we were quite at home. Later in the year, upon the advice of our superiors, we held a class meeting and elected our officers. This year we were all given a chance to display our oratorical powers, both in debate and in recital and we showed ourselves highly superior to the other classes, at least in quantity. Not being allowed to whisper in assembly, a signal code was invented by some of the class genii and messages were sent across the assembly hall until they were detected and the system stopped. We were certainly a lively crowd and were always sadly grieved when one or more of our number was requested to leave. When one of three hay-racks broke on the road to the picnic, and we were crowded into two hay-racks, considerable commotion and embarrassment was occasioned among the class members, owing to the fact that as Freshmen we were not accustomed to riding in such crowded conditions. Toward the end of the term we began to see evidences of our coming greatness. At the opening of the Sophomore year, we showed a very considerable decrease in our numbers but a proportional increase in knowledge and self respect. Near the close of the Sophomore year we attended our picnic despite wind and threatning rain. Although some fell in the creek, all reported a good time. At our lawn party a few Juniors squeezed in and swelled our ranks but it can’t be said here whether they were welcome or not. As Juniors we felt ourselves capable of instructing Freshmen as to what they should do with their property—hats, books, feet, hands, etc. We were especially bright in our classes; in Botany we learned to move and focus a miscroscope. Miss Carpenter taught us tc “cut the slang.’’ In Psychology we learned mind reading and the advantages of poetry in exposition. Civics taught us the “Ten Commandments”. In fact we learned something in almost every class. Affairs became more complex and in the lust semester frequent class meetings were in order. We have produced our full share of basket ball players, for both the girls’ and the boys’ team, the captain of the boys’ team being a Junior. The football and base ball teams drew their stars from the Junior class. We have not only produced athletes but scholars. Our verdancy as Freshmen only showed the fertility of our brains and we now-have in our ranks not only some of the worst students but also the best and we hope we are all prospective seniors. , J. C. H. C. OUR JUNIOR PRESIDENT You ought to know our President, He’s the finest in the land, We’re proud to think he’s ours, And we’ll take by him our stand. Two years he’s served us loyally, Thru cold and rain and heat, And we’re not a bit o’er bearing When we say he can’t be beat. And smart? Well I should say so, Just ask the teachers grand, And you’ll agree our President Is the best in all this land. K. S. P. NAME Esther Barger Bertha Bohning William Caughey Mildred Lyster Ray Mason Grace McGinnis Millie Mitchell John Morrel Adella See Charles Walsh Willis Young Dick Alsop Gertrude Alsop Howard Brown John Conroy Victor Casterline Mary Harrow Dorothy Ebey Opal Elder Lorld Flowers Eulalie Harbaugh Juliet Hansan Bertha Lewis Edward Lange Arlefa Logan Verna Logan Roy Miller Eva Moos Martha Morrell Vail McDonald Dora Owens Ruth Owens Theo Philbrick Esther Petterson Katherine Stover Mildred Spatz Carl Thiessen Reuben Vetter Ida VanPelt Nila VanPelt “Jo” Wilson EXCEPTIONS. LIKES DISLIKES Boys German Students Football To Study Back Seats To Listen Silence Midnight Parties John Speeches Promptness Basket Ball Frank Cartercars Tennis Books ► Rowing Coy, people Talking Society Dates The Boys ' To sing Opal Buggy Riding Walking Botany Curls To study Letter Writing Fatty Johnnie Long hair To cook Solitude Good grades Loafing Asherville No one Basket ball Dancing. 2 School Rag Times Work The Seniors Front Seats Talk in Lab. Boys Statues To Sew Small Words English III Seniors Gertie Hersey avenue Dancing Work Boys in general Algebra II To recite Nicknames Desertion Rats Basket Ball English Farmers Farmers Alarm clocks Glasses Whispering Window washing Defrauding Action Girls Study Boisterousness Loafers Hasty expostulations Civics Idleness M M History “Buster” L OCCUPATION Flirt Poet Painter Dancing Teacher Whistler Hello Girl Studying Chasing Candy Flashing Lights Orator Mechanic Dancing “Dishin’ pickles” Chauffeur Cream tester Clerk Whistler Sewing Smiling Primping Posing Smiling Governess Farmer House-keeping Waitress Paper boy Student Student Undertaker Working Dreaming Athlete Housewife Cook Author Blushing Sight Seeing School Marm Primping Book-keeper SOPHOMORE CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Corrie Keely............................................President Faye Vaughn.................................. Secretary-Treasurer Colors—Pink and Silver Flower—Pink Rose Motto—Excelsior - SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY It is the purpose of this article to supply information concerning this class as a whole. It is not intended as a biography of its individuals; it is but a crude attempt to enumerate, as briefly as possible, its doings since its entrance into High School in September 1912. This class entered with an enrollment of one hundred six members, which is the largest class ever recorded in the Beloit High school. By May 20, 1913, however, the goodly number had decreased to ninety-six. Likewise in September 1913, the enrollment showed a decrease of several members. Once this year, the Sophomore enrollment book showed that the class consists of eighty-six members; at the present time there are seventy-eight in school. At our class meeting last fall, we elected the following officers: President—Corrie Keeley: Secretary-Treasurer—Faye Vaughn. We have representatives in every course that is offered: in the Commercial Department, where we acquaint ourselves with the methods of finance and the channels of commerce ;in Manual Training where we learn the difference between cross-cut and rip saws; in Domestic Science and Domestic Art, where the young “damsels” learn the two arts in which all the gentler sex are keenly interested and finally, in Latin, where the language and rhetoric of the ancients are consulted This class is well represented in the athletics of this school, having six members on the football team, two on the base-ball team a goodly number on the track team as well as several on the second basket ball teams. Such has been the history of our past, which we can safely say without boasting, serves as an inspiration for our future. Thus far at least, we have done justice to our motto, “Excelsior” A. B. D. and C. W. SOPHOMORE CLASS DIRECTORY. NAME HOW KNOWN USUALLY FOUND Clem Abercrombie Allan Adamson Esther Barger Bertha Bohning Oliver Bourbon Edwin Brooke Leonard Brumage Ruth Caple George Cavanaugh William Caughey Harold Creitz Ruth Chase Gladys Colby Hazel Coursey Aileen Doyle Hermione Doyle Max Doyle Leland Draher Eva Dunham Athol Dunham .Aloysius Engelbert Goldie Fahnestalk Maude Fahnestalk Goldie Freeman Roscoe Fahnestalk Forrest Gilbert Gertrude Gladow Leon Good Marie Haines Freda Heidrick Vera Henninger Arthur Hill Earl Johnson Kenneth Keys Corrie Keeley Eva Loop Meade Macdonnell Lola Mace Ray Mason Glen McMann Grace McGinnis Guy Mehl Millie Mitchell Joseph Moos Margaret Neuman John Morrell William O’Neil Erma Parrish Vance Prewett Herman Rongish John Rouen Edith Rat.hbun Elsie Rathbun Verna Swaney Martha Summers Josephine Specht Robert Spatz By his height By his spectacles As a crook As “some” poet As a waiter As a “beauty” By his pretty appearance As a “giggler” By his quietness By his dainty feet By his grace By her extreme quietness By her winning ways By her meekness By her recitations By her strength As “some” wrestler As “some” actor As “Juliet” As “Adam” As “Wishey” Dreaming As “some” reader By her attractive smiles As “Fahney” As a joker As “Steve” By his tricks As “Snookum” As a Latin student By her hair As “Ty Cobb” By his intellect As “Kesie” As “Mutt” By her name As a runner With “Fahney” Reading popular stories Gazing into store windows Riding in a Carterear At the Commercial House On the streets At Key’s With Marguerite Studying With Dorothy Talking about Mexico Blushing At Miller’s Studying Geometry At home With a senior Milking At the Marquette club Practicing basket ball Waiting for the trains Ciphering Looking at the young men At home with mother With Helen Graff With “Abbie” Having a good time With Verna Not studying With Leo At home studying Entertaining Everywhere At Star Grocery With “Brum” Playing ball With Goldie Strolling about By her beautiful complexionAt church By his funny expressions Almost anywhere By his little laugh With a Freshman By her voice Day dreaming As a walking ad for grape- Exaggerating nuts By her piety Bv his hair As a feather weight By his seriousness As “Ottie” By her walk By his Agri. recitations As “Hiram” ... _______ By his brilliant recitations Riding the “blinds” Bv her cunning ways At home studying By her avoirdupois Resting As “Pug” With “Gertie” Her behavior Going home As “Joe” Making up bookkeeping As a debater Anywhere In silence Working With Ruth Attending to business At Bunch’s Drug Store “That is all right” With a teacher At the bakery Lydia Simpson Adella See Edward Scholten Margaret Schofield Mabel Ulsh Faye Vaughn Agnes Vonderheide Charles Walsh Lucile Walsh Ralph Ward Hazel Wehl Clarence Williams Waite Williams Gail Wilson Lloyd Wallace Emma Yeager Genevieve Young Willis Young Eva Moss By her facial geography By her recitations As “Red” By her good disposition By her exclamations By her alluring glances As “some kid” By his orations By name By his motorcycle By her gait By his voice As “Whitie” As “Fuzzy” As “Fattie” By her big eyes By her appearance By his curls By her eyes At home with mamma Studying At Gould’s Restaurant Smiling Making up bookkeeping With “Red” Laughing Studying English At home It’s a mystery At the meat market With Moore Laughing Playing the traps Riding his motor Entertaining the home folks Not known Trying to get to school on time With her brother By A. B. D. C. W. ’16 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Hollis Keys ........................................... President Will Conroy.................................. Secretary-Treasurer Colors—Pink and Blue Flower—Pink Tea Roses. Motto— The Elevator to Success is not Running STAIRS THE TAKE THE FRESHMAN VOYAGE OF 1913-1914 The ship bearing the Freshman class of the Beloit High School was launched amid tempestuous waters, September 7, 1913. Hollis Keys was placed at the helm; Will Conroy was appointed “Purser” Eighty-seven brave and stalwart mariners stood on the deck with their flags, of blue and pink, flapping gaily in the breeze. After they had been steered seaward for a short distance the crew sent up their banner inscribed with this motto: The elevator to success is not running stairs. the Take Among those who took passage on this ship of 1914 one may detect a great variety of talents and characteristics. We are happy to say, however, that a majority of the crew are bright, intelligent and wide-awake travelers. There are a few however, who have scarcely out grown their baby habit of the afternoon nap. What travelers could have accomplished more in one short journey? There are those among us who have learned that “coarse grass and fine grass are the chief varieties of grassesthat “the main dififer-ence between lightning and electricity, is that lightning is the cheaper;” and that “George Eliot’s education came in his younger days when he was a small boy.” Besides these marvelous mental developments just mentioned, some of our members have acquired dignity of carriage, ease in bodily movements and marked skill in punching contests; as well as that talent of all talents: A gentle and musical voice with which to express the deep philosophy the sailors are acquiring. The weather for the most part has been excellent for a sea voyage. Once or twice we have encountered dangerous seas and have been forced to throw a lifeline to a sinking sailor who has been washed overboard, although comparatively few of our crew have been lost. Now that our journey has begun, we hope in the future to sail under cloudless skies, into quiet waters toward that goal for which every High School Freshman should be steering: “The Port of Success.” C. B. M. M ’14 B. H. S. GIRLS’ BASKET BALL TEAM GIRLS BASKET BALL The girls Basket Ball team of Beloit High School 1913-14 started its career in September practicing at the Fair Grounds The team is composed of girls from the Junior and Senior classes. The Junior class is represented by Alta Wilson, Esther Petterson and Mary Darrow; the Senior class by Mary Moss, Mary Williams and Catherine Stover. The Freshmen and Sophomores have helped in several practice games. With very little practice we played our first game with Cawker City, Beloit winning the game. This stirred up enthusiasm among the players and we started to practice in earnest at the Opera House Our next game was with Downs on their own court, Beloit was defeated. It was a great disappointment for the players but a return game was promised us on our own court the next Friday. This game was very interesting throughout. At the end of the game the score being a tie it was decided that the team making the first two points should win. A foul was called on Downs and Beloit made the free throw which put us only one point ahead. The hall was then tossed up at center and Downs out-playing us made a field throw which won them the game. Score 16 to 15. Glen Elder was the next victim. The game was rather onesided. Score being 59 to 5. We next played Glasco. Beloit being victorious in this game. Score 31 to 14. Randall thinking they would like to try their luck with us, journeyed down to our court with very high spirits but were badly defeated, the score being 45 to 0. We next went to Concordia in automobiles meeting with an accident on the way and were compelled to send back to Beloit for another car to take us on to Concordia. We arrived there late and the girls were tired but did not lose confidence in themselves and won the game bv a score of 4 points. This was one of our closest games. The score being 25 to 21. Scottsville played us the 13th of February. This game was an easy victory for us as we won from them by a score of 38 to 15. We played our next game with Randall on their court. Be it being victorious though Randall was a little more fortunate than before and scored two points. Score 39 to 2. Mankato feeling very confident of themselves as thev had won almost every game they had played came to our court and in a very exciting game Beloit came out victorious. Score 18 to 12 As we had a good record the school and town decided to put uo sufficient funds to send the team to Lawrence. We arrived at Lawrence with the girls feeling very tired but were very hopeful and won the first game from Buffalo by a score of 18 to 15. The same day we played Arkansas City (the state champions) and lost by a score of 41 to 10. Having lost this game we had no further chance of winning the cup. We arrived in Beloit Sunday evening| Thus ended our Basket Ball season, “With malice toward none and with Charity for all” We hope that there will be a good strong team next year, and we fully believe that there is sufficient material for a champion team. C. S. T4 B. H. S. QUARTETTE. PART OF B. H. S. FOOTBALL TEAM. FOOT BALL The foot ball team of 1913 was composed of nearly all new men but under the eye of Leonard James, our coach, it was made into a strong team it was never a heavy scoring bunch largely on account of inexperience, but when necessary it put up a strong defense. The first game which was with Glasco was won, as was also the second which was with Delphos. In the second game with Glasco we were not at our best, on account of injuries, and it resulted in a scoreless tie. Jewell our ancient enemy handed us our only defeat of the sea-son in a fierce dust storm. The score being 13 to 0. Stockton came down for the first time since 1910. A light rain fell the night before the game making the field rather slippery. The first score was the result of a forward pass by Brumage to Evert who caught it behind the line. Goal was missed,making the count 6 to 0, Brumage later kicked a pretty drop from the 30 yard line making the final score 9 to 0. The game which we depended on for our success or failure of the season was with Jewell on Thanksgiving day. The day was an ideal one for football and a large crowd was present. The field was kept clear by a wire fence which left the playing easily seen. The first Quarter ended 0-0 but Jewell had the advantage most of the time. In the second half Gail Wilson ran about fifty yards after intercepting a pass and Jack Rouen, a little later recovered a fumble for the first touch down. Brumage kicked Goal. Score Beloit 7, Jewell 0. In the third Quarter Rouen intercepted a pass and ran about 40 yards for the second touch down, Goal was again kicked. Beloit 14 Jewell 0 a few seconds before time was called Prewett recovered a blocked punt and crossed the line for the final score, Brumage kicked goal. Final score Beloit 21 Jewell 0. The attendance was excellent and there was a spirit of enthusiasm for which we are truly thankful. William Caughey, for the last three years star tackle will captain the team of 1914 and prospects are bright for a winner. The line up: Ends Rouen, Prewett, Herman and Conroy; Tackles Caughey and Lange; Guard, Wallace and Philibrick; Center Wilson; Quarter Evert; Half Back, Petterson and Brumage ; Full Back Ingram. Frank Evert was captain of the team and Superintendent Hamilton was manager. Through the entire season, not a minute of school time was lost on account of foot ball and every game was played in conformity with the rules of the Kansas State High School Athletic Association. BOYS BASKET BALL Will someone please explain to the students of Beloit why the boys have never had a basket ball team which could win consistently; No reply. It is beyond the power of mortals. This question, as far as it concerns the students of the High School, is much more perplexing than the settlement of the Mexican trouble or the tariff problems. O, the times! O. the customs! Will not some hero arise and stem the tide of defeat and give us victories? The squad of 1913-14 was organized a few days before the Mitchell County Fair was held. Dick Alsop was elected captain and soon had his five out practicing for the first game which was played with Cawker at the park the last day of the Fair. Outcome of this game Cawker won easily. At first the team was made up of Capt. Alsop and Groth, forwards; Ingram, center; Burkhead and Foster, guards. Then Harry Foster left for Idaho and Oren Timmerman took his place on the team. Clarence Groth, formerly of Gaylord played right forward. He was fast on his feet and his goal tossing was splendid. He will always be remembered as one the best forwards Beloit has ever had. Oren Timmerman who hails from Lincoln, Kansas, was there with the floor work. His playing was a great help to the team. Although Ingram played a good game at center he was handicapped by his being shorter than an opposing center. Everett Burkhead played a splendid guard and he and Capt. Alsop could generally be depended upon to handle their men. The principal cause for the showing of the bunch was the fact that the Opera House was the only place for practice and on account of counter attractions very little practice could be gotten: although Mr. Williams showed the team every consideration. The gymnasium in the new addition to the High school will put an end to this lack of practice and we should have a good team. The team of 1914-15 will be almost an entirely new team as every member of the team of 1913-14 will graduate except Alsop. The boys played good basket ball at the beginning of the season w hen they held the fast Downs five to a close score and defeated Glen Elder and the fast Glasco bunch. The final games were played with a patched up team. Only in the last half of the game with Scottsville did the boys show any form and that when they came from behind and with a whirlwind finish handed them a defeat. Games lost to: Games Won from: Downs 2 Cawker 2 Glen Elder 1 Scottsville 1 Randall 2 Concordia 1 Town team 1 Glasco 1 B. H. S. BOYS’ BASKET BALL TEAM t FIELD BUILDING. PRINCIPAL AND TEACHERS OF THE FIELD BUILDING. Second Ward School Building, Beloit, Kan. . the: finish . BRAIN-BRAWN - BLUFF - YOUTHFUL DREAMS. % GOLDIE AMO MCR DOLL A MAI D WITH meck, da k erer. PO S I N Grr BOZZ Y DOWN TOWN MAUD . ALL TtlfiU HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER. THE GEOLOGISTS. VIRGIL CLASS. Mr JOKE DEPARTMENT Notice: These are Jokes. You are expected to laugh. Miss Carhill: “If any who are absent today who were here yes- terday raise your hands.” Applicant at pearly gate: “Pray let me in.” Gabriel—“Hast thou fulfilled the commandments and done good without ceasing?” Applicant—“From my earliest recollection.” Gabriel—‘‘Didst thou buy a copy of the 1914 Orange and Black?” Applicant—“No; I read the other fellows.” Gabriel—“Go below.” Mr. Burkholder—“Where was the Declaration of Independence signed ?” Frank—“At the bottom.” Miss Harlan—“I want to speak of this before I think about it.” $000.00 This represents the bank account of the editors of the Orange and Black. Wanted: A vacuum cleaner; one of the Juniors wants-to clean out his brain. Prof. Burkholder—“Why was Madison elected?” Grace (politician expression)-—“Cause he got the most votes.” Duby to Fuz—“Where did you get that green back?” Fuz—“Slept on a billiard table last night.” Mr. Hamilton—“If you were asked to disperse a mob, what would you do?” Tim—“Pass the hat.” Mr. Loop—“What plants flourish in excessive heat?” Russell—“Ice plants”. Prof. Burkholder—“I have a few dates you students had better take” A book we would all appreciate for a gift—a check book. Miss McHendry—“What happens to flint when struck with a piece of steel?” Mayme—“Why ‘Sparks’ of course.” Faculty preparing to have their pictures taken : Miss Carpenter—“I guess I will get upon the apex of the sand pile.” Miss Pett—“We might get in front of those mules and have them for a background.” Mr. Burkholder—“Naw, we don’t want in front of the mules, because people may be unable to tell which is the Faculty. From a B. H. S. Freshman theme: “When I reached the top of the building, I became sea-sick.” SAD BUT TRUE Little Harold Dilworth cut his finger one day while out playing. Running to his mother, he exclaimed, “Hurry up and stop my finger, Mamma, its leaking. Junior (seeking information) :—“What would you advise me to read to give me a good literary appetite?” Senior (solemnly)—“Well you might begin on Hogg, Lamb and Bacon.” Petterson—“Foul” Bystander—“Where are the feathers?” Petterson—“This is a picked team, you goose.” “He is my ideal and Pm his idol,” said the girl. “And our love affair?” “Is an idyl.” “And your fiance?” “He’s idle, according to Papa.” Mr. Hamilton—“A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answer.” Bob Severance—“No wonder so many of us flunk in our exams.” The day is soon to arrive when candidates will have to pass around powder puffs as well as cigars. Miss Me Hendry—“What is velocity, Bob?’’ Bob Smith—“Velocity is what a fellow lets go of a wasp with.” Miss Pett—“There are now over 1-3 of the United States covered with forests.” Elsie—“My book says 2-6. Mr. Burkholder-—“What was done with the captured confederates Miss Koch?” Clara (brightly)—“They joined the Union.” Visiting Downs boy—“Isn’t it funny that there are so many Marys in the Beloit Basket Ball Team?” Senior girl—“No, not at all. There is a man down in Texas that has thirteen dogs.” Miss Pett—“Name for us another vegetable.” Gail W. (dreamily as he had played the drums for a dance the night before)—“Tapioca.” Clarence G—“What is steam?” Miss Me Hendry—“Water vapor.” Clarence—“Oh, no.” Miss McHendry—“Well, what is it then?” Clarence—“Its water going crazy with the heat. Mr. Burkholder—“Bryan is a great political speaker. Harlan—“Yes, but his wife writes all of his speeches.” Mr. Burkholder—“Correct. That's the kind of a wife to have.” Miss Pett:—“Vergil tell us more about hay” Vergil—“Well there are seeds.” Miss Pett—“I have often heard of ‘hay seed’ but I don’t know just how they are raised.” Donald Blair entering the Assembly room with his usual lordly air stumbled then fell. ( Bob Smith aside in an indifferent voice)—“The Duke of Wellington ‘has fell’ down. Leonard Brumage (listlessly ascending the stairway was overheard to say)—“My I hope they will put an elevator in the new addition” BOARDING HOUSE GEOMETRY A pi(e) may be produced any number of times. A boarder may make a bee line from one boarding house to another. A landlady may be reduced to her lowest terms by a series of propositions. The sum of any four boarding house meals is less than one square meal. The boarding house covers can never be made to meet no matter how far produced. Why Not Jimmie giggled when the teacher read the story of the man who swam across the Tiber three times before breakfast. “You do not doubt that a trained swimmer could do that, do you ?” “No, sir,” answered Jimmie, “but I wonder why he did not make it four and get back to the side where his clothes were,” A Way Around “'What are you going to do when you grow up, if you don’t know how to read, write, and cipher?” asked a schoolmaster of a lazy, stupid boy. “I’m going to be a schoolmaster, an’ make the boys do all the readin’ writin’, an’ cipherin’, replied the boy. • Answered by the Last Boy The teacher was examining. History was the subject. “Now, tell me,” said the teacher, “who was the mother of the great Scottish hero, Robert Bruce?” He pointed to the top boy, then round the class. There was no answer. The children’s faces appeared blank. Then at last the heart of the teacher of that class leaped with joy. The boy who was standing at the very foot had held up his hand. “Well, my boy,” said the teacher encouragingly, “who was she?” “Please, sir, Mrs. Bruce.” Pretty Close First Student—How near were you to the right answer to the fifth question? Second Student—Two seats away. Two Scotchmen met and exchanged the small talk appropriate to the hour. As they were parting to go supperward, Sandy said to Jock: “Jock, inon, IT1 go ye a roond on the links in the morrn’,” “The morrn’ ?’’ Jock repeated doubtfully. “Aye, mon, the morrn’,’ said Sandy, “I’ll go ye a roond on the links the morrn’,” “Aye, wee’l,” said Sandy. “I’ll go ye. But I had intended to get marriet in the morrn’.” Against It Here is an argument for the prevention of war which has no doubt been overlooked by peace leagues and societies. At the commencement of the war between Turkey and the Balkan States a teacher told the class something about its causes, and asked all who favored the war to hold up their hands. Up went every hand except Jack’s. “Well, Jack, why are you opposed to the war?” asked the teacher “ ’Cause war makes history,” was the response, “an’ there’s more now’n I can ever learn. His Specialty “Is there anything you can do better than anyone else?” said an elderly man to a young lad. “Yes,” replied the small boy, “I kin read my own writing.” Changed His Order In a little restaurant where the waiter insists upon slamming down your plate or saucer, a man had ordered a sandwich and a cup of coffee. Then he decided to add something else to his order. “Gimme a plate o’ that country sausage, too,” he told the waiter. Just then the accident happened. Somebody stepped on the tail of a small, anaemic-looking dog that had followed another customer into the restaurant. The dog gave three staccato yelps. “Just countermand that order for sausage,” growled the man, with a wry face. “I didn’t know you had to go and make it.” True This Time Teacher—Willie, did your father whip you for what you did in school yesterday? Willie—No, ma’am; he said the licking would hurt him more than me. Teacher—What nonsense! Your father is too sympathetic. Willie—No, ma’am; but he’s got rheumatism in both arms. Right “Now, Johnny,” said the teacher, “if you had six pennies and Charlie had four, and you took his and put them with yours, what would that make?” “Trouble.” Rattled It was Lyman’s first Sunday as usher at church, and he was a bit frustrated. Turning to the lady who entered he said: “This way lady, and I’ll sew you into a sheet.” Some Difference When sister’s beau comes Sunday nights, We always turn on all the lights: And Ma and Pa and sis and me, We entertain the company. He sits across the room from sis, Like this. Our bedtime's nine o’clock you know (I just pretend but do not go) : The lights they seem too strong for him, And so they turn ’em awful dim; And he sits on the couch with sis, Likethis. Mary Moss was asked to give a few of the powers of Congress. “One power was given Congress to “coin paper money.” Leonard—“That girl is all the world to me. What would you advise me to do?” Fuz—“See more of the world, old man.” Substitution Customer—“Have you a good tooth brush?” Polite Clerk—“No, but we have some fine tooth combs.” NOT SO IN B. H. S. F—ierce lessons L—ate hours U—nexpected company N—ot prepared K—icked out. BLESSINGS Blessings on thee, little pair, Henrie dear with cheeks so fair; And thy lover, Russell true( ?), Whose whole thots are thots of you. For, eschewing book or task, To Henrie finds him hastening fast. Hand in hand with you he walks, Face to face with you he talks Of the future, when with you All the world shall seem like new. How the moments speed away! Not a thot of what Prof, will say Of the note book pages blank, Nor the lessons, lean and lank. Part and parcel of thy joy, Knowing bliss, without alloy; From our hearts best wishes share. Blessings on thee, little pair. He failed in History, flunked in Physics, They heard him softly hiss; ‘Td like to find the man who said, That Ignorance is Bliss.” IN GENERAL SCIENCE ‘‘What is a good cure for headache?” Mary S—“Go out into the fresh air and work your head off.” “If one half of whiskey is alcohol, what is the other half?” Duby—“Red pepper, I guess.” Mr. Loop (on inspecting Basket Ball Girls Picture)—“That will never do, looks like I have a bald head.” ♦ ♦ ♦ “My young man’s a real gent,” said Grace, shifting her cud of chewing gum, “he never blows his soup like a common person; he always fans it with his hat.” Young men who sit up late with the daughter rarely rise with the sun. Mr. Burkholder (at a Cafe)—“Do you charge for bread and butter?” “No sir” “Then gimme some.” Miss Pett—“What other kinds of food are made from corn” ? Mary W.—“Oh I know some kinds of liquor.” Speaking of debts—“How much did Rome-o? For what Juli-et of course.” Mr. Burkholder—“Where is Santa Domingo?” Doc—“Some place in Hati.” Teacher:—“Give the name of the largest diamond known”. Ick—“The ace.” Dorothy—“I told him he couldn’t see me any more.” Vera—“Well, what did he do?” Dot—“He turned out the light.” Freshman—“How can I get ahead?” Senior—“By raising cabbages.” ♦ May Cullum (at a basket ball game)—“How many halves are there to a game ?” Freshman (describing a teacher) :—“-When she winks, she is six feet tall.” Kate Stover (at photograph Gallery) —“Honest, Miss Photographer, I haven’t any freckles.” Miss Pett (in Commercial Geo.)—“Now class, you will not get hurt, you have all seen it thunder before.” L. B. T4. Normal Training Class in Geography I’ve seen some funny motions. Pray, Kate, do not mock! Long, long ago, one stormy night, I saw a Plymouth Rock.” “Minnie speaks of funny motions, But hark, here’s one I’ve found While passing near the g’ography, I heard a Puget Sound.” “You speak of funny motions— Just list to this, I pray: I heard one day, not long ago. Old San Francisco Bay.” “Of the secrets of the Ocean One hardly likes to speak; But there was some funny motion— Or why did Chesapeake? WHAT IF We were to have chapel again ? Catherine were to lose her low pomp ? Senior girls were to think the class elections O. K. ? Miss McHendry were to become any smaller? The Boys’ Basket Ball team was to ever meet defeat ? Fdyth were to blondine her hair ? Miss Carnal were to lose that Masonic Pin for good ? Miss Pett were to stop flirting? Mr. Loop were to teach dancing lessons ? Our Annual were not as good as last year’s? “Sevie” were to cease smiling? If no one copied outside History reading from Alice? The teachers didn’t make little speeches of apology after the grade cards were out? It were not for “Sorgies” winning manner? It were not for the many Freshman-Sophomore love affairs? All the teachers were to be good natured on the same day ? Any one was to go to sleep in the assembly periods ? It were not for the Freshmen? If Frank were to really cast aside his grouch? All the Seniors were to be in the class play? We were to flunk out in the spring finals? Calendar for the Year 1913-14. September 8—Freshmen arrive from the 8th grade and remote alfalfa districts. Our first acqaintance with Miss Carnal and Mr. Burkholder. Crowded conditions, Every one in the assembly September 9—First football practice. All kinds of material tor a good team. September 10—First Senior Class meeting of ’13-T4. Very important business. September 15—Senior meeting final discussion on class rings Much dissatisfaction. September 17—Mabel Tarvin (ex-music supervisor) takes an important step in her life. “We should worry.’’ September 18—Final vote on the lecture course. September 19—First track practice. September 24—Mr. Loop makes an aerial dive from the rostrum. September 25—First basket ball practice. September 26—Band Practice. September 29—Corner Stone laying at the post-office. All Beloit schools in line of march. September 30—Ask Wilma if she saw “Caucasian Goose.” October 1—Bill Caughey enters school. October 16—Miss Carpenter informs Grace that it is just as bad an offense to wave at a boy in school, as to wink at him in church. October 24—Fly massacre in American History. November 3—Senior Boys wear overalls and jumpers. Mr. Hamilton gives them forty minutes for change of apparel. November 5, 6, 7—Teachers association. A much needed vacation on the part of the students. November 14—Elmer goes to sleep in history class. November 23—Mr. Burkholder can’t see why a baby shouldn't be raised on toast. December 3—Room ten becomes haunted. The alarm clock goes off and a chair is thrown out of the window. SECOND SEMESTER Tanuary 25—Lola has found a new word to put in the dictionary, Ask her to what nationality a Hinky-Dink belongs Tanuary 28—Lyman puts his arm around Adella, in an accidental collision on the stair-way. . February 3—A new kind of collar is worn by the Senior and Junior Boys. February 5—Grace is detained at home on account of “Spring Fever.” February 9—Miss Carnal has a birthday. February 10—All the boys seem ashamed to come to school. “Bum show” in town. February 11—Mr. Loop is interested in Domestic Art. February 12—Mr. Swift froze his fingers, in showing his patriotism in putting up the flag. February 17—Explosion in Botany class. Prof. Loop makes some Hydrogen Gas. Glass scattered all over the room. February 22—Grace officiates as nurse. February 24—Monday the cold gray dawn of the morning after. February 25—Student body informed that the school bonds passed Lower classmen rejoice. February 26—Loren has a taste for dazzling colors. March 5—Downs Basket Ball team visits us. Senior class meeting. March 10—Mr. Burkholder gives a lesson in etiquette. He has at last discovered how a man’s jaw looks who chews “Horse Shoe.” March 11—Ask Russell and Ward if they have any lady friends in Glen Elder. March 12—Commercial Geography-Topic. Miss Pett explains why a young man should not get married until he has at least 10,000 dollars. March 13—Mr. Burkholder takes quite a liking to Latin on Sunday nights. March 4—Basket ball game between Mankato and Beloit. Duby has a date. March 19—Girls basket ball team goes to Lawrence to contend for championship. March 20—Beloit High school 18, Buflfalo 15. Later: Beloit 10, Arkansas City, Oh my! I beg your pardon. March 30—The first time Miss. McH knew that Dutch Cleanser was canned April 2—Grace T became an authority on the price of butter and eggs. April 16—Some of the B. H. S. boys and girls lost their reputations while passing through Solomon Rapids. At the picnic the teachers and other ladies learn that fish-worms are harmless. April 24—Miss Harlan unable to attend the Senior-Junior reception May 5—Frank Evert falls down the east stairs. Senior Social Events. Junior-Senior Banquet of 1913 One of the most successful banquets given by a High School class was the one given in farewell of the Senior class of 1913 by the Junior class of 1913. The serving of the Banquet was in the reliable and efficient hands of Mrs. A. Kincaid. It was held at the Commercial House, May 23, 1913. The house was beautifully decorated with the colors of the two classes and the atmosphere was rich with the prefume of flowers. A delicious three course supper was served, followed by toasts bearing only loving thoughts and kindly friendship. Fred Herman presided as toastmaster and about twelve speakers responded with toasts. In the early hours of morning these friends of four years stood at the parting ways of life’s roads, the parting of sheltered happy school for the responsible rugged ways of life, each with high reso-loutions for the upbuilding of a name and life that should be an inspiration for others. The beloved “Razzle-Dazzle” echoed thru the halls, goodbyes were said then Seniors trooped out in the soft moonlight to assume the duties of men and women; the Juniors with a few weeks rest to take up their school duties again and the Faculty to each year resume their loyal work in school. K. U. Banquet The students from Mitchell County attending K. U. this year organized themselves into a club under the name of the Mitchell County K. U. Club. On the night of January 1, 1914 this club gave a most successful banquet at the Avenue House, Beloit, Kansas, in honor of the present Mitchell County Senior classes of 1913-T4. The Mitchell County K. U. alumni were also present on this festive occasion, making a total number of about seventy present. The evening was one most enjoyable in nature and will always be an especially bright spot in the memory of those present. The Beloit Senior class was by far the largest class represented. The feast itself was indeed a feast consisting of several courses to which the guests did ample justice. The long tables presented a most beautiful appearance when all of the guests were assembled. Those student faces were the choicest product of Mitchell County; they represented the future of our vast nation and its work. Following the supper came the toasts over which Miss Lucy Barger ably presided as toastmistress. There were toasts by mem- bers of the student body, by members of the faculty and by the alumni. This is the first event of this nature but we hope to see these same events renewed as it is a wonder inspiration to the High School student in thus bringing High School and College in close touch. Socially too such an event is most enjoyable and the Beloit Senior class as a whole wishes to become further acquainted with those men and women of such sterling qualities that it met on that night. Senior Camp Fire Supper The evening of April 16, 1914, the Senior class and its Faculty walked about two miles to Tolley’s Ford, carrying an uncooked supper. Once there the spirit of attending an open air occasion burst forth and the class of dignity had a most hilarious time. The boys seemed to most enjoy hunting for fish worms and the girls could not appreciate the cold touch of the worms on their own warm necks. At an early hour a pit was dug and a fire built in it. Potatoes and eggs rolled in mud were placed in the pit to Dake. Weinies and marshmallows were roasted above the flames and when all gathered about for the feast we could easily appreciate the pleasures of the lives of the Red men. An abundance of ice cream was our next course and was of the excellent quality which our boys furnish on such events. About eight o’clock we returned home a tired but happy crowd. Each event of this nature only serves to bind both student body and faculty more closely together and in the future we shall still regard each other as a member of this School Brotherhood. Senior-Junior Reception On April 24th the Seniors gave the usual farewell reception for the Junior class. The High School Building was beautifully decorated. The entrance of the lower hall was decorated with green and white, the Senior colors, and the rear end with pink and green, the Junior colors. Nearly one hundred and fifteen were present including Juniors, Seniors and Faculty. A program highly interesting and representing the talent of the city was rendered after which the guests re-assembled in the lower hall. Games were played while a Victrola furnished music and Messrs J. Bracken and W. Ingram gallantly served punch. A delicious two course supper was served: the usual “Razzle Dazzle’’ given and the guests departed leaving only a bond of friendship and good feeling existing between the two classes. Senior Picnic The customary class picnic was held Friday evening, May 22 at the well known pleasure spot, known as Tolley’s Ford. In spite of the busy time for chaperons and Seniors, a majority of the class members were present. Boat riding, picture taking and eating comprised the evening’s frolic. Senior Sunrise Breakfast Members of the class of 1914, realizing that the days have come when they are obliged to get up early in the morning and go to work, decided that the only available manner of arousing the dignified Seniors from their peaceful slumbers was to ring the bell lor the signal “First Call for Breakfast.’’ A surprisingly large num-Ler of Seniors and High School faculty braved the crisp warm air of the early dawn and sat down to a hot breakfast consisting of coffee, Mother’s pan cakes, bacon, etc, etc, etc. This memorable event is entirely original and the officers of the class of 1914 live in hopes that they have started at least one “stunt” and that their lower classmen will follow in their forefather’s footsteps. Comrades, ye remember the twenty-sixth day of May. Junior-Senior Banquet This affair continues to grow in popularity and this year's feast was no exception to the rule. The ladies of the W. R. C. had charge of the banquet this year, which was served in the banquet hall Friday evening, Saturday morning May 29-30. HAD YOU EVER NOTICED How unconcerned Kenneth trys to act about “Brum”? How old maidish Mary Moss is? The melodious echoes of the High School Band ? What a good fire Mr. Swift builds on a warm day? That Viva is left handed? How dignified Leland tries to appear in his tortoise rimmed glasses ? How the Freshmen compliment each other? How Miss Harlan dreams in her assembly periods—(Of whom) ? How the many love affairs of the Senior’s Freshman days have turned out? That two of the members the Senior’s had when they were Freshman are mar Wed? That the Seniors have a married man in their class? There are so many boys in the Senior Class? So many of the Seniors say “Oh I known I shall flunk”(Do They) ? A Toast Here's to the Seniors, The best in the school, Whatever they look like, They’re far from being fools Here's to the teachers Who’ve brought them thru, If it wasn’t for these wise seers, What would we do? Here’s to their lecture course, Wasn't it fine? When listening to the music You lost all count of time. Here’s to their lessons, Sure, they've been frights Some of them told me, They studied all night (?) Here's to their president; Fred Herman by name; Like other little ones He’s right in the game. Here's to the school-house, Long may it stand As an emblem of knowledge. To all in the land. Here's to the fun they’ve had All the four years Here's to the smiles of them; And here’s to their fears. Here’s to the athletes, Of them we are proud; Their games were inspiring And always drew crowds. Once more to the Seniors, Give cheer upon cheer To the wise and the brilliant, To the greatest of Seers. • tv I i iW
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