Central High School - Almanac Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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II I2 19 22 23 26 Feb. 2 5 8 9 22 27 28 March I 5 distinctly understood that all he knows upon that subject has not been gained by experience, but through information given by others. First oratorical contest. Englander, firstg Boyers, second. What happened to Jones? Teachers' Institute. No school. Routson appeared in a new pair of shoes, which were musical, to say the least. Our handsome auditorium daubed with green paint. The most disgraceful event in the annals of the Toledo High School. Cards once more. February, 1900. Beginning of new semester. Every one working with amazing energy. Annual Board postpones its meeting, 'cause Stubby just had to bowl. Florence Botefuhr, acting as heroine of the Senior class, gallantly rescued that beloved mirror from the clutches ofthe Sophomore girls. The Sophomores straightway purchase one for their very own. No school, thanks to the Father of our Countryf' Cotter indulges in a tenor solo, to the delight GJ of all present. Mennel and a street-car window disagree. P. S.- Amid the clashing of broken glass, he dutifully pays for the damage. March, 1900. Snow 22 inches deep. Robert Richardson is a victim to those regular mumps. It is also of historical interest to note

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Ian. Dec. 4. 6. 7. 8. I2 I4 2I 22 25 27 2. 3. Q. I . ' December, 1899. Arthur Bell at last realizes the unutterable bliss of sit- ting i-n the bald-headed row of the assembly room. I. N. Jones entertains the annual board most royally at dinner. Three cheers and a tiger for I. N. I Archie French, with triumph stamped on his beaming face, drives a mule down Adams street. We wonder which was the happier, Archie or the other mule. A Mr. Ballon extends to the third-hour Psychology class a special invitation to remain with him after school. Strange to relate, every one accepts. Paul Ainsworth did grace the platform ofthe Assembly Room and did sit in the seat of the scornful. Belle Tait actually smiled. ' Rhetoricals. High School favored QQ with a visit from Sherman, Cotter and lfVorrell. Red paint! Three upper classmen missing. Christmas exercises and, best of all, vacation. First annual banquet of 'the Iota Psi Upsilon Sorority at the University Club. A Now guess what ! Sigma Gamma Fraternity enjoy their animal dinner at the Toledo Club. January, 1900. By the way, what century is this?- School begins with many new resolutions. Captain Maxwell, of military fame, appears with a most weird shadow on his upper lip. p Of all sad Words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these, It might have been. Prof. Vance discourses to his second-hour Latin class on the subject of love. However, he wishes it

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April May june June 6. 7. I2. 13 14. 23. 26 6 ro 18 19 20 30 25 r 21 that on this same day Robert cut two wisdom teeth. Stormy. Every one late. Mr. Ballou announces that all who have wet feet may be excused. Great commotion. Florence Winans and Grace Collins, both dignihed Seniors, are Seen stealing candy from the bakery. Velma Cook, Fred Routson, Nina Beatty and Edith Hill join the Mumps Brigade. Routson takes Anti-Fat. S Prof. Sparks delivers a most entertaining lecture to Seniors and juniors. Fifth-hour French class presents Mr. Roi with an Easter rabbit. Again a most welcome vacation. April, 1900. The Senior social a howling success. Mr. Severance appears with his mustache after its spring pruning. Farewell to the sorrowful droop of yoref, Mr. Pattengil visits the school, and is most heartily received. Mary Haskins informs the Civics class that the Danes invaded England, 1832. Eberth announces the names of the three vic- torious contestants for the front seats. Decision was as follows: Miss Lamson, first, Miss Hus- ton, secondg and Miss Potter, third. Mr. Vance did come before the mighty throng with his hair curled. Mr. May and June, 1900. Senior Class Day. Final Oratorical Contest. 'Wickenden wins. Graduation exercises.