Central High School - Prospectus Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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ACT II. SCENE I. Room O, Miss Smith, Stage Manager. Class election is soon in order, Harold MacFarlan, whose diplomatic powers have been early recognized, is chosen president; Fayette Abbey, Vice President; Faye Bovee, who has already proved her worth, is elected secretary; and Charles Carrol is made treasurer. SCENE II. ROOM O. Mr. Wade’s fatherly care tor all little Freshmen makes him imagine them abused. He pleads with the Sophomores and asks them to have a contest with the Freshies. He suggests a tug-of-war across the creek, as a farce to lead them to think all class feeling settled and quiet their pugilistic tendencies toward 1912. He concludes by warning the Sophomores to be very careful of the little fellows. SCENE III. Thread Creek. Time, September 10th. Freshmen, all with anxious mien, are arrayed in line of battle on one bank. On the opposite bank are half as many Sophs., looking like martyrs; for their captain is reminding them not to forget, in the desire to “kill ’em,” Mr. Wade’s earnest supplications. So the Sophomores allow the Freshmen to pull them through, much to the children’s delight. For 1912 fully realizes that, should the Freshies tumble in, it would be impossible to distinguish them from the sea weed. SCENE IV. Athletic Park, October 1st. Football game, Freshmen vs. Sophomores. Sophomores defeat their oppon- ents with a score of 10-0. Freshies slink home realizing their inability to play a man’s game. SCENE V. October Evening, Harvest Moon shining. Sophomores enjoy a hay-ride to Frances Cook’s home. Here the boys try to see who can devour the greatest number of doughnuts. SCENE VI. Room O, New Scenery. The Sophomores, entering on a Monday morning are astonished to find that Miss Smith, convinced of the superior playing ability of the Sophomore company has had a platform installed, from which she may issue stage directions and watch more critically the progress of the Star players in the South West corner of the room. SCENE VII. M. S. D. Ball Park. Sophomores mar the Senior’s baseball record, much to the chagrin of the class of 1910. But what could they expect, since the class of 1912 has furnished and still boasts the champion baseball players of the school! SCENE VIII. Owana Park. Time June 23d. The class again celebrates at a picnic up the river. Here endeth the the- atrical career, of the Sophomores of 1912. ACT III. SCENE I. Again Room O, 8:30 A. M., Sept. 1910. Enter newly organized Junior company, who find that their new manager. Miss Veit, has ordered the removal of the 10 x 6 ft. platform. The first meeting held is a Thanksgiving and Memorial service for the Seventh Hour, now made unnecessary by the high intellectual powers of the class of 1912.

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“ CLlie prickly JJatl) to llromise” As Xnactel» lut tljc Class of 1912 “AH tl)l‘ World's a Sftaiu. anit AH tljc Jttcit anh Women Wereln Ac 'ra ’ 'nnopsis of flic |)Iay ACT I. SCENE I. Campus of the Flint High School. A fine September morning in the year 1908. Enter the largest company of Soon-to-Be-Freshmen that ever graced the green. The usual description of the species applies. But note the high brows! The time hon- ored role is at once thrust upon them. They are the installed entertainers. Sym- pathy for the upper classmen in the strenuous life of the higher planes, fills the hearts of the newcomers. They seek to bring smiles to the careworn faces by dancing jigs, speaking pieces, doing acrobatic stunts in the trees, and being gen- erally agreeable. SCENE II. Interior ofthe F. H. S. Freshmen are seen scurrying hither and thither, according to the latest directions issued by the obliging (?) students. At last they find themselves gath- ered under the protecting care of Miss Fuller and Miss McMullen and there they demonstrate their great love for leaning, to the delight of their teachers. SCENE III. Freshmen session room 3:10 P. M. The usual calm prevails which always marks the class of 1912, (except when outside elements creep in.) Mr. Farley addresses the meeting. He urges the need of organizing, and maintains that law and order are the first requi- sites of civilization. Accordingly a Constitutional convention is held and later the following officers are elected: Herbert C. Murphy, President Sarah Gillespie, Vice President Faye Bovee, Secretary Charles H. Mann, Treasurer. SCENE IV. Same as Scene III. Time—June. The Freshmen are holding an indignation meeting. Resolved, that by this time the other classes ought to be able to amuse themselves without the aid of the class of 1912. Plans are then made for the picnic at Owana Park. Here their longings are realized and they, at last, have time to enjoy themselves.

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SCENE II. Same as Scene I. 3:10 P. M. Juniors elect class officers. The two brightest lights in the Class namely Charles Mullin and Leila G. Brock, are elected president and vice-president re- spectively. Naomi McGovern is made secretary, and Herbert Murphy, treasurer. Upon Mr. Murphy’s departure from school, Grover C. Whyte is later chosen to perform the duties of this office. SCENE 111. Junior-Senior Class Rush. Honors as well as colors evenly divided. SCENE IV. F. U. B. Hall, Junior-Senior Party, December 2d. First number on the program: Full dress parade, led by Mr. Wade. Mr. Wellwood assures the ladies of the faculty that the cider is really sweet. ACT IV. SCENE I. Room O, Flint High School Miss Mudge, Directrix These seventy-five majestic characters are the Seniors of 1912. SCENE II. Setting, A deep twilight enveloping the Doyle School. Dark forms are skulking around the shadowy hulk. Silently, one by one Juniors arrive, expecting to be met by fellow-classmen. But behold! the forms resolve themselves into Seniors. Their plot, which the Seniors (perhaps (?) by the aid of a Dictagraph) have discovered, is undone. While one of their oppon- ents administers a Bear hug, another ties them. Having thus piled up about two cords of Juniors, the Seniors transport their victims to rural scenes and tie them to trees. Looking back on their way to Flint the victors see a light, but decide ’tis only the sparky Moon, trying to sever his bonds. The deep darkness of midnight settles down over the stage, and all is quiet save for the howls of the vanquished. SCENE III. Room O, After P. M. Session Miss Mudge overlooks the fine personal qualities of some of her actors and criticises their acts. Many rehearse after school. Our vaudeville star, otherwise our Honorable President, makes this a regular practice. SCENE IV. A Frosty, Star-lit night. Seniors indulge in a sleigh ride to the O’Connor home. Certain Seniors are caught in the act of star-gazing. ( Later when they air knowledge of the solar system in the English Literature class, Miss Gold fails to see why this particular class thinks it at all necessary to take said subject.) (Many dress rehearsals precede the final scene.) SCENE V. Curtain rises on the class of 1912 for the last time. Before the fall each receives the much coveted “sheepskin,” and makes his final bow as a member of the Senior cast.