Central High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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l'f , tprv Q y p . . , - . . .6 .- S553 E D 3 ... J ' 1 . . ZZ' 1545.2 Bramatis Personas Hero-Mr. 1915 Chum of the Herofllr. Debate Heroine--Miss Diploma, One of the Girls-Miss Social Activity Villa.iI1-Mr. Will Flunk Bridesmaids-Misses Senior Play and Class Parents of the Heroine-Mr. and Mrs. High Night. School Faculty Pastor-Dr. Masters Brother of the Heroine-Mr. Athletics Rivals-Messrs. 1912-13-14-1 G. Act 1. Freshman Scene 1. The home of Mr. and Mrs. High School Faculty. 'l'he hero, with inward fear and trepidation, seeks the parents of the HGirl of llis Dreams and asks permission to try to win their daughter, Miss Diploma. VVith considera- tion for the youth, but a desire to have him prove his worth. the practical father tells him that he must first win, by his own efforts, thirty-two credits. Our hero seems crushed by this almost llerculean task but determinedly agrees to do his best. Upon leaving, Mrs. Faculty gives him a bit of motherly advice and in closing says, 'fLearn. lad, to be, not to seem. liet this he your mottof, Scene 2. Corridors of 0. H. S. One bright sunshiny morning in September, our hero mounts the steps of O. ll. S. and enters upon the first stage of his task. At iirst all goes well. but his every effort is thwarted hy l9l2,,' l9l3, H191-lf' who are his strongest rivals for the hand of Miss Diploma. Sore and discouraged,H1fll5 is almost readyto give up the struggle, when by chance he forms the friendship of lilr. Athletics, who sends him on his way with renewed courage. At the Box Supper given in his honor, ht- becomes acquainted with Miss Social Activity. who is later to figure so prominently in his life. The friendship progresses, when he again meets her at the Freshman Party. His first milestone is tinally reached and he pockets the eight credits, feeling that his work is well begun. ' Act II. Sophomore O. H. S, and Vicinity. 19l5H, somewhat disheartencd, wanders disconsolately through the halls. A new rival for the hand of Miss Diploma. a. puny enough fellow to he sure, l9l6 by name, has appeared upon the scene. The suspense is great for fear our hero may be vanquishede- but no! Ile turns manfully to his task and makes a name for himself in baseball. football, cross country, track and at last di-scomiits his rivals by winning the basketball shield. At this time he also establishes his intellectual position by taking a prominent part in club activities where he acquires a lasting friend in Mr. Debate. The curtain falls as our hero leaves the stage with the precious sixteen credits clutched in his hand. -10..

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W , f Ag ,.,, I S 'Li i i , -I L, My in bfi THE T DENT 1 I .eq Act III. Junior Same. Mr. l915 becomes infatuated with Miss Social Activity, neglecting his labors and is brought to task by Mr. NVill Flunk, who shows his villainous nature by threatening to betray him to Miss Diploma. Our hero disregards the warnings and amid a dazzle of light and music leads his lady to the Junior-Senior reception. Here the Fairyland of flowers and glory of the music and flutter of merry hearts proclaim '419l5', the social conqueror of O. ll. S. Yilill Flunk's dogged perseverance. after a time, awakens f'l5'sH conscience and hc realizes that he has been neglecting his duties and has been untrue to the girl of his heart. lie redoubles his efforts, returns to his task, and at last humbled and chastened. lays at the feet of his true love, Miss Diploma, eight more of the priceless credits. Act IV. Senior Scene 1. Same. 'l5 now enters upon the last and most difficult stage of his career. lle applies him- self industriously, though, to overcome the almost insuperahle obstacles. As a last resort. his ever present enemy, Flunk, appeals to his old friend, Mr. School Board. who gives him another weapon, Final Exams. But again our hero evinces his sterling qualities in out- stripping his rivals, especially in his great work in turning out a champion football team. At the Junior-Senior reception, this dignified, sedate figure encounters Miss Social Ae- tivity. but is no longer enticed by her charms. llc remains true to his trust and afterwards manfully carries the thirty-two credits to the wise father, then turns to his lady. Scene 2. The wedding in the auditorium. t'l.9l5's,' labors have been rewarded and after many pre-nuptial affairs, the wedding solenmized on the night of' the twenty-seventh of May. The auditorium is artistically decorated for the occasion and everything is brilliant with light and color. Music announces the coming of the bridal party and they slowly pass down the aisle. The bride with her father. charming and beautiful in her simple robes, is preceded by the vivacious maidens, Senior Play and Class Night, as bridesmaids. The groom, attended by Messrs. Athletics and Debate, meets the winsome bride at the altar of flowers. Dr. Masters, the beloved pastor, unites the young couple and with best wishes bids them God-speed on their honeymoon through life. The young people receive the congratula- tions of' many friends, and as the curtain goes down the notes of the class song float out on the night air. Epilogue The curtain rises a moment disclosing Mr. XVill Flank inournfully gazing upon the little friends of 4'l5?' and Miss Diploma. NVork, Help, Success, and Ilapiness singing. Curtain. Rachel M. Smith. H Clarence lVestcott.