Central School - Deeds and Misdeeds Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1923 volume:

F f rii .a % •v gj r itf I M r f l Ik DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 1 CENTRAL SCHOOL BUILDING 2 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS pcMcettion Wt ttehicate tijis hook as a lotting tribute to the memo nr of � “? I tta ' ttiearingei% SCHOOL BOARD w fa fa m Sh d +- D Sh O D 02 MRS. CARRIE THOMAS-HAUBOLD Treasurer 4 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS CLASS ROLL FIRST SEMESTER Ahr, Lloyd Baker, Miles Bebout, Joe Blackman, Marion Burrell, Mary Covault, Basil Callow, Stanley Draper, Stella Elzey, Herretta Fisher, Orval Johnson, Eva Hammond, Ethel Lux, Cecil Merryman, Clarence Neireiter, Violet Noack, Francis Ritter, Marie Runyon, Kenneth Staley, Mable Wyant, Paul Yocum, Doris Zwick, Robert DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 5 CLASS ROLL SECOND SEMESTER Acker, Robert Anderson, Edward Ault, Sarah Beery, Jeanette Bowman, Girdner Bright, Margaret Brothers, Darrel Brown, Charles Castle, Richard Clifton, Gerald Dierkes, Anna Devor, Frank Dixson, Graydon Dorwin, Helen Engle, Ruth Elzey, Wanda Fee, Donald Foreman, Doyl Frisinger, Margaret Frisinger, Robert Haley, Margaret Hammond, Reva Hite, Chas. Hoagland, Francis Macy, Mary Marchand, Mildred Mallonee, Lyle McCormick, Marjory Peterson, Dorothy Reynolds, Charlotte Schafer, Gretchen Schug, Mary K. Steele, Clyde Suttles, Arthur D. Teeter, Gordon Welker, Vere Worthman, Mildred Zwick, Harold 6 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS M. F. WORTHMAN, Superintendent. EIGHTH GRADE CLASS SECOND SEMESTER 8 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS W. GUY BROWN Principal and Mathematics MATILDA SELLEMEYER History and Civics GRACE COFFEE English and Penmanship DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 9 CLOYD GEPHART Manual Training and Mathematics M. GRE1DER Literature ELLA MUTSCHL.ER Geography and Hygiene 10 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS IVA SPANGLER Sixth Grade NEVA BRANDYBERRY Fifth Grade MARGARET MORAN Fifth Grade ZELMA STEVENS Sixth Grade DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 11 BERTHA BUNNER Primary GLADYS KERN Second Grade LENA RUTLEDGE Girls’ Physical Training A. G. MOORE Boys’ Physical Training 12 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS FIRST AND SECOND GRADES First Grade We’re the tots so gay and happy, In our places always found. When the school bell rings its wel¬ come. ‘Tis to us a merry sound. Rushing in soon as the bell rings, Each aglow with happy face; Eager for the reading lessons, Or to have a number race. Drawing, spelling, sounding, singing. Let the truant roam at will; Writing, counting, story telling, We‘ll be working, happy still. Let us ever be true scholars, Mind the lessons we are taught; Let no idle disobedient, Ever in our school be caught. Second Grade Come one, come all a tale to hear, A worthy one, ’tis true, How four and twenty little tots Grew and grew, and grew. Of course all children do, you say, Of that there is no doubt. Clothes much too small, but that’s not all, For most of them wore out. Last year our primers were a task And readers too, were hard; But now we each can proudly boast. T-W A well-filled library car. We’ve grown in numbers, spelling, art, And all the rest, you know. But best of all we’ve learned to know We’ve just began to grow. DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 13 ANNA JANE DAY Anna Jane Day, 7 A, was given the honor of having written the best composition on the subject, My Share in Making the Highways Safe. Her composition follows: Every citizen of the United States has a share in making the highways safe. The school children have a very important part. Many boys and girls think they have nothing to do with making the high¬ ways safe. They forget that many are killed each day on the roads, and that most of the accidents are caused through carelessness. If they had thought of what might happen, or of the people that had been killed before in the very same way, their lives might have been spared. 1 he first thing I should do is to think of myself. If I do not, I might be responsible for leading someone else into danger. This plan is bet¬ ter in a large city than in a small one for every one in a large town has the motto of “follow the crowd.” For instance I might see a car com ing, I would cross the street and es¬ cape danger but the people following me would perhaps get run over and killed. Some people never think of these things and in that way they arc endangering their lives as well as the lives of others. Another thing I should do is to nev¬ er ride my bicycle up the main street or any other busy thoroughfare. If I do I am endangering not only my own life but the lives of many others. If everyone would follow these rules there would not be so many acci¬ dents. Never cross the street in the mid¬ dle of a block. Look both ways for cars before cros sing the street. Do not ride a bicycle on a busy thoroughfare. Never hop bobsleds. Do not hang on to moving vehicles when riding a bicycle or skating. Never play any kind of games in the street. Do not run in the street after tops, marbles or balls unless you look back to see if any cars ave coming. After this I will try to be more careful and think of these things when ever I am on or near the highways. 14 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS ROBERT SHRALUKA CHAMPION OF ADAMS COUNTY After having drunk the bitter dregs of defeat for two consecutive years, the victory which we won at the coun¬ ty spelling match was the cause of much genuine gratification. Robert Sliraluka, 5A, Isabelle Mc¬ Gill, 6A, Blenn Fee, 6B, pupils of Miss Moran and Miss Stevens respectively were the entrants in the “B” team. ' Robert Shraluka, who won the frist prize is a likeable lad, prompt in at¬ tendance and a good all-around stu¬ dent. He has done a real service to his school and has earned the right to be regarded as a champion. He spelled from seven-thirty until twelve o’clock. It was a severe test but he proved himself worthy of the confi¬ dence reposed in him for he was pick¬ ed as the winner as soon as he won in the preliminary. On the “A” team we had five repre¬ sentatives, Harry Dailey, 7B, Miss Sellemeyer, teacher, Edith Dager and Mary Niblick, 7A’s taught by Mr. Moore and Mr. Greider and Mildred Marchand and Jeanette Beery, 8A’s from Miss Coffee’s class. Of these, Harry Dailey, 7B, was the only one remaining when the spelling was dis¬ continued at eleven-thirty. Saturday May 5th was set to finish the contest. Unfortunately Harry was a measles victim and therefore tied for ninth place. Harry is a quiet unassuming student with a superabundance of persever- ence and pluck and as steady as a clock. We are confident that had he been able to attend he would have had splendid chances of winning. The showing made by our schol¬ ars this year was pleasing to all con¬ cerned. Teachers, pupils and parents alike felt that our success was ample re¬ ward for the time and energy expend¬ ed. DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 15 SPELLING TEAM—A. AND B. ENGLISH The habit of correct speech is the golden key to many a successful life. The course in English in this de¬ partment is designed to help make fluent, correct and effective speakers and writers, therefore we had both grammar and composition classes dur¬ ing this year. This is an ideal ar¬ rangement which we have hoped for for many years. In the grammar classes the theory is emphasized, in the composition classes the art side. We believe that this dual arrange¬ ment is more logical, more practical and more pedagogical. The two¬ fold purposes, that of teaching the principles underlying sentence struc¬ ture and aiding the pupils to acquire skill in using English intelligently and effectively are constantly kept in mind. Miss Coffee - • -- During the first semester the 6th grade, under the direction of Miss Stevens, conducted a very successful food convention. Each pupil, as a delegate, represented a standard food, and gave an interesting report of his particular food. Harry Dailey acted as chairman, conducting the conven¬ tion most satisfactorily. A number of parents attended, and enjoyed every session. 16 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS BOYS BASKET BALL, FIRST SEMESTER BOYS’ BASKET BALL The basket ball season for the sev¬ enth and eighth grade boys for 1923 was very successful. Mr. Gibson, the coach had given the boys four weeks of strenuous practice, when the opening game was played with the St. Joe boys on our home floor. The St. Joe boys won by a score of 10-12. Our second game was played with the St. Joe boys and we were again de¬ feated by a score 8-9. This was the last time that Clarence Merryman, Lloyd Ahr and Basil Co¬ vault appeared with the team for this semester. The line up for the first semester follows: Forwards: Basil Covault Chester Reynolds Center: Clarence Merryman. Guards: Ora Brentlinger Lloyd Ahr. Substitutes. Russel Baumgartner Robert Zwick At the beginning of the second sem¬ ester we played three games with the St. Joe boys which resulted in our win¬ ning two. One of the scores was 9-10 and the other was 12-14. In the last battle with the St. Joe boys we had to play an over-time game. We then went to Berne and were defeated by the score of 10-20. DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 17 BOYS BASKET BALL. SECOND SEMESTER We again played the Berne boys on our home floor. This time we were successful in winning by a score of. 12-14. Mr. Gibson was our coach for the second semester. The line up for the second semester follows: Forwards: Robert Acker Chester Reynolds. Center: Russel Baumgartner. Guards: Ora Brentlinger Chester Brandyberry. Substitutes: Charles Hite Edward Anderson. —Russel Baumgartner HISTORY AND CIVICS A nation is safe for democracy only when it is composed of citizens who know their duties and do them conscientiously. The boys and girls of our schools constitute the source from which a citizenship of this kind must be developed. Our curriculum is so arranged that the seventh and eighth grade classes are to study both History and Civics; History in the Seven B and Eight B, and Civics in the Seven A and Eight A classes. BETTY ERWIN. -o- Hilda Miller: “Comparison is the vibration of an adjective.” 18 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS GIRLS BASKET BALL GIRLS’ BASKET BALL The girls’ basket ball team won every game that was played (which was not very many). Our team started practicing soon after school began. For some weeks Miss Sellemeyer did not tell us who made up the team. One night, Mr. Brown appeared in the gym, with the record book, and luckilj all the girls Miss Sellemeyer had se¬ lected were eligible. The following made up the team: Guards: Hazel Peterson Lillian Worthman Forwards: Helen Dorwin (captain) Mildred Worthman Center—Herretta Elzey (1st se’st’r) Mary Macy (2nd semester) Side Center: Sadie Fisher. —Helen Dorwin Miss Iva Spangler of grade six, wishing to finish some work she had already begun asked to be excused this term so that she might enter the State Normal at Muncie, Indiana. Her request was granted and she is now in school working hard. Though we miss Miss Spangler, we are happy in the thought that she will be with us again in September. £ o m 05 H P £ Q P5 £ P H P5 H P o m W o i—I ? N P P O Ph K Z o m X hH P z o p P5 O ' a D -l- a D U1 20 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS HER HONOR THE MAYOR One of the outstanding features of the school year was the eighth grade play. The circumstance which gave it such a thrilling interest was the fact that just who would be the chosen few, was determined not only by our inborn ability as artists but also by our scholarship. Knowing that that rule would be adhered to, we felt that we had won a great achievement when we eight were informed that we were so highly honored. “Her Honor the Mayor” was the play selected. Urged onward by the suc¬ cess of the preceding eighth grade plays, we worked, and worked hard, that ours might be of equal if not surpassing merit. It seemed that about the time all arrangements were made for a skat¬ ing party, especially before the novel¬ ty of appearing in knickers was worn off, play practice was announced. Of- course, to play practice we went. We were always in our happiest mood and every thing seemed so ir¬ resistibly funny, that Miss Coffee, our coach, would threaten us with un¬ speakable things if we did not become serious. We would do so for a while, but soon another outburst would com¬ mand every one’s attention. Fortun¬ ately Miss Coffee could appreciate the many humorous situations that arose, so we were spared the humilia¬ tion of receiving more than a mild scolding. We presented the play in the high school auditorium on May third and fourth, the first night to a crowded house, the second to a fair sized au¬ dience. Not a thing accured to mar the successful presentation and every body seemed to enjoy the program. To Miss Mutscliler, who prepared the specialties, to Mr. Berry, who as¬ sisted in making up the characters, to the lower grade pupils, for selling tick¬ ets and to all the teachers for their splendid aid and co-operation, we ex¬ tend our sincere thanks. —Mary Katherine Schug The list of characters and by whom impersonated here follows: Lester Parmenter—Candidate for mayor—• Graydon Dixson. Lester later becomes the mayor’s husband. Hon. Mike McGoon—Political Boss -—Edward Anderson. Mike later becomes the hired girl. Clarence Greenway—Eve’s brother —Harold Zwick. Clarence later becomes the village groom. Mrs. McNabb—Widow and suffra¬ gette—Helen Dorwin. Mrs. McNabb becomes a naval offi¬ cer. Eve Greenway—Lester’s financee—- Mary K. Schug, who becomes the mayor. Doris Denton—An athletic bud— Gretchen ScliafeL Doris becomes the fire chief. Rosalie Meyer—Her chum—Mary Macy. She becomes a millionaire salesman. Eliza Goober—The cullered cook— Eliza becomes chief of police. FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE PHYSICAL TRAINING 22 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS PHYSICAL TRAINING The general aims of the schools are, to direct, guide and control the will-power. Physical activities are in a large measure, the measure of accomplishing these desired results. This has been our constant aim for the past two years. Bodily exercises are therefore no longer synonymous with muscle development, but aim chiefly to relax the mind and to con¬ trol the will. The daily routine then should include physiciai training; in this manner exercises become a daily habit and a stimulant to the will. The four phases of physiciai train¬ ing, namely: play, calisthenics, gymnastics and athletics, bring co¬ ordination to the mind and body, causing the mind to accustom itself to the physical work, and the muscles to come under the control of the mind. The subject of hygiene has been taken up in our Physical Training classes, and the boys and girls of to¬ day, who will be the fathers and mothers of tomorrow, are taught to know the proper care of their bodies. The possibilities of this subject are unlimited, so our chief aim was in¬ dividual heal th with the motto: “Bet¬ ter health means increased efficiency in school work.” I feel that much good has been ac¬ complished in the past two years in the Decatur Schools in Physical Training and those who are engaged in this work of studying wholesome forms of recreation are justified in a feeling of deep satisfaction that they are getting at the very roots of hu¬ man misery and are rendering the highest type of service to their com¬ munity and to the world at large. COACH MOORE —-o- A number of excellent original poems on the subject “Spring” were written by the fifth and sixth grade pupils. Those written by Isabelle Baumgartner and Janies Engle were worthy of special mention. Anna E. Winnes’ was considered worthy of publication. In the Spring Have you seen an April shower in the Spring? In the Spring. A refreshing April shower in the Spring? When the flowers pink and white Dance about with wild delight? Oh, a very pretty sight In the Spring! Have you seen a nest of birdies in the Spring? In the Spring. A nest of little birdies in the Spring, When the tulip buds are out And butterems flit about And the children laugh and shout In the Spring? —ANNA E. WINNES Room 3, Grade 6 (Apologies to Wm. Wesley Martin) - o- Very Few Survive Miss Sellemeyer (In Civics class) “We must do something to keep sick, poor and insane immigrants out of our country. “What do you suggest?” Edward Anderson: “Give them an intelligence test such as we took and not many will come in.” DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 23 MANUAL TRAINING The manual training of 1922-‘23 proved to be a great success. EVen though some of the classes were handicapped by short terms many pro¬ jects were made which can be put to good use in and about the home. Each section received manual train ing three weeks from eight until ten o ' clock in the morning. The first semester there were six classes which did the work easily in eighteen weeks but in the second semester there were seven sections and some of these clas¬ ses were very large thus hampering the work of the pupils The difficulties of short time and crowded condition were overcome, however, by the pupils working after school hours and earl} in the morning By their putting in over-time the pupils exhibited a pleas¬ ing attitude toward their shop work. Some of the projects completed in the shop are tabourets, foot stools, book racks, hall trees, broom holders cutting boards, radio cabinets and loads of half lap joints. There was a great amount of repairwrok done 01 . maps, hurtles and chairs. We also built foot stools for the 7Bs ' whose legs are too short for their ed¬ ucation. The repair department also put new running gears on Mr. Brown ' s baby crib. The 7-Bs’ who had never had man¬ ual training before were very anxious to get into shop work but they soon found that it became an “old joke” to run one of those “great big planes” and “wee little saws.” The classes were held in the High School Manual Training shop which is well equipped with wood working tools and machinery. This gave them a chance to do all their work very neatly and accurately. For finishing the projects, the best obtainable paint, stain and varnisn was used. Not only did it require will, but plenty of muscle grease was also applied in giving the work a fin¬ ishing touch. At times the pupils thought L he teacher was harsh with them .vivn he made them do their work accur¬ ately and neatly, but now since they have developed accuracy and derived much benefit by exercising care they thank Mr. Gephart for much of their success in the shopwork. --•Chester Reynolds - •- PENMANSHIP There is not the least reason why any normal boy or girl should leave school unable to write a rapid leg- me style of business penmanship. Not only is this true but when we fail to develop a child in this most essential subject, we start that child in life with a handicap as serious as if we fail to develop proper speech. Being a firm believer of the above ptatement , Supt. Worthman made a ruling effective this year, that requires an improvement certificate be fore his grades will be accepted in the high school. The totals below represent the awards granted thus far this year. An other shipment was made on which the return have not yet been received. High School Diplomas . 12 Final Certificates . 50 Improvement Certificates . 30 Progress Pins . 13 24 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS MUSIC Music, one of the five principal arts, is an integral part of man’s daily life. Music is a balm and an inspiration to the soul; it drives away cares, sor¬ rows, and dull moments. In the schoolroom it is a great aid to discipline. Boys and girls love to sing. They enjoy expressing their finer emotions and thoughts in song form. It brings cheerfulness and is a recreation in the daily routine of work. The boys and girls of Decatur have certainly worked hard to learn new songs both by rote and by note; the latter being often a difficult task to do. We have tried to help boys and girls learn to appreciate some of the better songs, and hope they will be able to discriminate between the good and poor types of music. In working with these children, we have formed some opinions as to the probability of developing the talents of boys and girls in this field. Then too, not all can be performers, so it is highly necessary to have good eda- cated listeners for listening intelli¬ gently is in itself a very commend¬ able art. Throughout the course we have tried to drop a kernel of theory. For after all this comes second in place to appreciation. Theory, the funda¬ mental principles upon which music is based, must be partly understood to be able to be a performer. And several of the pupils are aiming for a partially musical career if not an entire one. Throughout the school there is a very commendable spirit shown in music. The work can become very profitable and good results may be expected if the course is kept as a definite subject in the school curricu¬ lum. Almost everyone enjoys music in one form or another. And many find their greatest enjoyment in life if they may be entertainers. They learn to do a part of this in the school room, where they are often asked to take part individually. “Where there is music there’s life, Where there is life there’s music.” MISS RIESEN. - o- GEOGRAPHY The 8A class has had a very pleas¬ ant time traveling through the differ¬ ent countries of Africa, South Ameri¬ ca, Asia, Australia, and parts of Eur¬ ope. That seems to be an extensive trip, but with our first class, high pow¬ ered automobile and Miss Mutschler as our chauffeur, we have been able to complete that journey in one se¬ mester. The things that interested our class the most were the oriental costumes, which the people wore. Theii strange manner of living, their child marriages, their strange religious and sacrifices of human beings were a few of the numerous topics for discussion. Several weeks were spent in travel¬ ing over Egypt. We tried to deter¬ mine the race and color of the Queen of Sheba. We visited King Tut’s tomb. Every one has in his possess¬ ion a relic that was found in the tomb. We have studied Egyptian styles and DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 25 compared them to the 1923 fashions. The girls are all thankful they were not living then. The 600 set helped us to enjoy the trip immensely; it brought many scenes before our very eyes. Miss Mutschler paid us, the 8A’s the compliment of having kept our “culture” under our Geography hats throughout our journey. —Mary K. Schug -o- HYGIENE Our hygiene lessons have introduc¬ ed us to a science which we have learned to enjoy and appreciate. A healthy mind must dwell in a healthy body. With this great fact before us we are enabled to choose right habits of living which will make habits of useful and successful citizens. In behalf of all our hygiene classes I tender our sincere thanks to Isaac, our humble skeleton, who has served us so faithfully. —Louis Ogg -o- EDNA SWEARINGER It was with sad hearts that the teachers and classmates of Edna Swearinger received the unexpected news of her death. Her illness was of short duration, no one realizing the seriousness of her condition. Less than two weeks preceding her death she was happily taking part in all school activities. She would have entered high school with the mid¬ year class. Edna had an unusual personality, possessing;i characteris- tics that made here an ideal student and companion. CHAPEL PERIODS What do we hear in chapel? How are we entertained? By classes in endless succession, Once over, and again and again. Mr. Brown has taught us our duty, Thru tact in all his work, And when he comes into our classes We feel it would be wrong to shirk. The bankers’ talks will be useful To those who have money to spend; They explained every move in check writing From the first line down to the end. Ministers oft read from the Bible, And give a learned discourse there¬ from. They have lead us to see new beauties In its language, its verse, and its song. Miss Riesen leads in the music, Each morning she comes with a smile, And after a choice of selections She keeps time, and we all sing a while. On the mornings when classes gave programs Of music and plays, we recall, To have had chapel last several hours Would have been a joy for us all. The health play taught us quite plainly Of disease germs to beware, For they may be lurking in foodstuffs Or in water, or borne by the air. 26 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS LINCOLN AND WASHINGTON With steady steps, head erect, six boys of ’61 marched forward and took the seats reserved for them during the Lincoln-Washington program that was given by the lower grade pupils of Central, last Friday at the Old Gym They were preceded by Mr. Chronis ter, flag bearer of the Grand Army of the Republic who proudly held aloft the emblem for which these men had endured untold hardships. They were followed by the W. R. C. who were also honored guests. The program, prepared under the direction of the Misses Bunner, Kern, Stevens, Spangler, Moran and Bran- dyberry, was of unusual merit and many times during its rendition did the veterans’ eyes brighten as the boys and girls gave their marches, songs, dialogues, recitations and pa¬ triotic pantomime. At the conclusion of the children’s numbers the guests were called upon for a few remarks. Mr. Blossom talked very entertainingly for a few minutes and Mr. W. H. Meyers spoke at length, expressed his appreciation of our schools, of the honors eulo¬ gistic of Lincoln. Mrs. Chronister spoke a few well chosen remarks in behalf of the W. R. C. The ‘ program follows: Program—February 23 1. Grand March—G. A. R.—W. R. C. 2. Star Spangled Banner—Chorus. 3. Exercise—Miss Bunner. 4. Exercise—Miss Kern and Miss Stevens. 5. Song—(To The Flag). 6. Recitation — (Our Lincoln)— Anna Elizabeth Winnes. 8. Recitation—Abraham Lincoln— Tommy Haubold. 9. Playlet—American Flag. 10. Recitation—(A February Reso¬ lution)—Marcia Martin. 11 Song Room 6—Miss Brandy- berry. 12. Dialogue—Washington. 13. The Man Who Knew Lincoln— Mary Engle. 14. Song—(The Twenty Second of February) —Chorus, Miss Spangler. 15—Columbia the Ge m of the Ocean —Pantomime. Remarks by members of the G. A. R. and W. R. C. 16. America the Beautiful—All. -o- HATS OFF TO ROOM SIX The efforts of Miss Margaret Moran in producing a champion speller are very much appreciated. Room six has always been one of the wide awake rooms of the department and we look with pride upon their accomplish¬ ments. -o—- Mrs. W. A. Lower who has long been regarded as a regular member of our faculty was called into service to fin¬ ish the term for Miss Spangler. Mrs. Lower has taken full part in all of our activities and we certainly have appre¬ ciated her help. -o-- Miss Stevens: “Raymond, you must stop saying, “Why,” every time you start to speak.” Raymond Thompson: “Why—Why all right.” DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 27 LAUGHLAND CAN YOU IMAGINE 1— Helen Dorwin with Mildred Marchand’s hair? 2— Margaret Bright with Mary Katherine Schug’s knowledge? 3— Margaret Haley not fixing her hair? 4— Gretchen Schafer cutting up? 5— Margaret Frisinger not robbing the cradle? 6— Sarah Ault forgetting her barn paint? It is regretfully announced that we have no picture this year of tlie “Class in the Corner.” Perhaps next year if this spelling class still exists, we may have a cut of it placed in “Deeds and Misdeeds.” Miss Sellemeyer—“Give the contents of the Legislative Department.” Margaret Bright: (Gazing out the window) “Justice of Peace.” Miss Coffee (in English class)— “A sentence is not complete without a verb.” Vere Welker: “If a prisoner is brought before the judge, and the judge says, “Five years”, isn’t that a complete sentence?” After a heated debate Miss Coffee’s Irish wit came to her assistance and said she saw the point. A Big One The teacher asked the pupils to hand in some jokes. After examin¬ ing a neatly folded paper very close¬ ly the following was found written in one corner; “Ora.” Twenty-five Years Hence Senator Foreman and his wife, Mrs. Margaret Haley Foreman leave tomorrow for Washington, D. C. OBSERVATIONS The one and only man who knows what to do and how to do it—alias George Kinzle. Virginia Hite and Helen Haubold will certainly be old before their time. They see a glow worm and think it’s a conflagration. The already large number of “bright” 8A’s was augmented when Richard Castle entered school. The brilliancy of his “crowning glory” is excelled only by that of Bob Acker’s. Mr. Brown: “Where was Caesar killed?” Marjorie McCormick: “On page 84.” Mathematical Teacher: “Harold, what are you scratching your head for?” Harold: “I guess, I have arithmetic bugs. ” Teacher: “What are arithmetic bugs?” Harold: “That’s Cooties.” Teacher: “Why do you call them arithmetic bugs?” Harold: “ ’Cause they add to my miseries, they subtract from my pleasures and divide my attention, and multiply like the dickens.” 23 WM. P. BARKLEY The Janitor With a “Smile” i