Charles H Milby High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Houston, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1920 volume:

BUFFALO STAFF L. L. WESTOVER, Business Manager T. A. KENT, Editor-in-Chiet C. L. BRADLEY, Art Editor M. A. SCHULZE, Chairman Adv. Committee R. E. TYNES. Chairman Social Committee R. W. BURCHFIELD, Assistant Art Editor PEARL FORD, Associate Editor INEZ GIBSON, Associate Editor IRMA SCHUPPAN, Associate Editor FOREWORD Y E have endeavor- W ed in this little volume to publish our achievements, both literary and athletic; some of our trials, disappointments and emotions of the past year and to set forth our hopes, aspirations and ideals for the years to come. May you bear with us in the presentation of this record. Kind T'0 the memory of the A man who was one of Harrisburg’s foremost citizens; who was always a friend to those in need and whose vision ior years was the permanent estab- lishment of our High School, Judge John Grant Tod, this 1920 volume of the Buffalo is lovingly dedicated. 'a lis Sk ea m zp. (igf. rar res 'jy f:3E.:l aaegae rasu� k. ij •■■■ � «5211 JBSBSSS aHffljw fflKgr; State ! mwi- $$ 5 «sigat Ii!'1� - 'IWi ;r.. ,£t:i; tu?- ?-� '•■■■“ • . i'=3i t $: j t TABLE OF CONTENTS ■g 8? Book 1. School Book 2. Classes Book 3. Athletics Book 4. Literary Book 5. Humor HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL A model of consolidation—citizen should be proud of such an institution. Within Harrisburg Inde- pendent School District are located Park Place, Brookline and Magnolia Park—all of which send gradu- ates of their grammar schools to the high school at Harrisburg. Outside of the district are Genoa, South Houston and Pasadena, formerly sustaining high schools, but sending all of their pupils to Harris- burg by special jitneys. Each evening at 3:30 there are five automobile trucks waiting at the school house to convey the pupils to their different localities. There is also a boat for the accommodation of those children from below Pasadena who live on the ship channel. To weld such a cosmopolitan student body into a whole, working with one spirit to a common end ( is a task not easily accomplished. But on the other hand—and here is where her individuality as an institution comes in—the pupils from these different districts bring new ideas, methods and ways of f doing things, all of which inject new life into the school each year. That results are obtained is shown by the athletic teams sent out each year. g SCHOOL BOARD Harrisburg Independent School District W. G. BURCHFIELD, President GEO. L. RICKER SAM R. KNIGHT JOHN C. WILLIAMS GEO. E. BLOHM V- °EDW«AK. V. L.BENXOAT P.P.J0HN5W, XkCVLTY . i� . rot glasgo r ° Jorvi5 ,. K bpxley ffllinjnnmn � � � � rrn rri w • ' liMTitn Ifc v : ••• %$t trfi t ( • i tt'i ...........,..,.„,., ..(V , Velma Lois Parker Captain First Basket Ball Team ’20 Glee Club ’20 Secretary I. L. S. ’20 William Russel Fones Football ’20 Class Jester ’20 Track ’20 Stephen H. LaPeyre Captain Basket Ball Team ’20 Football ’20 Baseball ’20 Manager Track Dealia Cozzette Wagner Glee Club ’20 Secretary I. L. S. ’20 Jessie Lucille Barnett Baskell Ball 70 Joseph LeRoy Whittreclge Glee Club '20 Football ’20 Secretary Athletic Ass'n '20 James Percival McKean Football '20 Basket Ball '20 Bennie Sue Boxley Glee Club '20 Basket Ball '20 Vice-President Athletic Ass'n '20 %m I.S NIQRSJ � 9 o V -' WH JBI'� � J 0ttttf� on ff tuffs Vava Frances Boyer Glee Club ’20 Sergeant-at-Arms I. L. S. ’20 Frank Lincoln Stout President Class ’20 Baseball ’20 Clarence Leslie Bradley, Jr. Amy Alfreda Hagberg Football ’20 Art Editor Buffalo ’20 Glee Club ’20 Secretary-Treasurer Class ’20, also ’17 Glee Club ’20 Treasurer I. L. S. ’20 Rose Evangel Tynes Vice-President Class ’20 Editorial Staff Buffalo ’20 Glee Club '20 First President I. L. S. ’20 Lyle Lynn Westover Baseball ’20 Business Manager Buffalo ’20 Orrison Hazel Rowland Glee Club ’20 Track ’20 Football ’20 Mary Agnes Schulze Glee Club ’20 I r r «''ntTfT Mimmi trttntttnt� } Hal Hamilton Blair Captain Baseball Team ’20 Football ’20 Blanche Eves Denny i. l. s. Edna Cates Glee Club ’20 Second President 1. L. S. ’20 Thomas Alpheus Kent Editor-in-Chiet Buffalo ’20 Football ’20 President Class T9 Class Colors: RED AND WHITE Class Flower: RED AND WHITE CARNATIONS Motto: “VISIONS NOT DREAMS” Yell Ready, steady, get in line, Nineteen Twenty, ain’t we fine? Are we it? Well, I guess, Seniors, Seniors—Yes, yes, yes. Officers President—Frank Stout Vice-President—Evangel Tynes Secretary and Treasurer—Clarence Bradley Guardian Angel—Edna Cates Historian—Mary Agnes Schulze Giftorian—Jessie Barnett Prophet—Blanche Denny. CLASS HISTORY One morning in the fall of 1916 a crowd of sixty boys and girls, Dealia Wagner, Stephen Le Peyre, Mary Agnes Schulze, Jessie Barnett, Lyle Westover, Clarence Bradley, Frank Stout, Amy Hag- berg, Orrison Rowland and others, started to climb a long, steep hill. They rolled along with them a large round Stone, which seemed to have the gift of speaking and directing a good many of their actions. There were little booths along the way where they might receive mental nourishment in Science, Latin and Algebra. These were not always as inviting as possible, but they had no choice; although one girl could not refrain from leaving a rotten lemon in the Latin booth, they continued to journey on. They stopped sometimes to picnic in sylvan parks and play grounds, but each day found them farther on, all through the winter until spring. Passersby called them “FRESH MEN” on account of their very noticeable ignorance and innocence. Next, we see them a smaller crowd. Some have dropped out, but Alpheus Kent, Velma Parker, Blanche Denny and Russel Fones have joined them and they are climbing into a rickety old wagon. They leave the Stone behind them, but are directed by Mr. Benjamin, who drives the old gray mule pulling the wagon. The road is not so rough now as at first. Through another winter these people drift and insist, on account of the amount of knowledge they have amassed they must be called “Sophomores.” Springtime passes and summer, though fall ajain, finds them but how changed. Few indeed in number now, and so tall and distinguished. Again they have changed guides, and this time a woman leads their way. They address her as “Miss Tod” as she sits at the wheel of a large car into which they are piling. The “Juniors,” they now proclaim themselves, have some more new members, Bennie Sue Boxley, Leroy Whittredge and Evangel Tynes. They ride in cushioned ease, and the road, almost level and growing smoother all the time, would make the trip almost perfect if it were not for the fumes of the chemicals that rise from the sides, and the ghastly figures that seem ready to engulf them as they gaze upon the “Geometrical Landscape.” This year they indulge in picnics and frolics again. A picnic, a swim, a banquet, and others. At last they abandon the car. After their winter and spring it is in rather a dilapidated condition, so they now choose for their mode of travel, “flying.” Into a roomy aeroplane they step, making room for the newcomers, who are Percy McKean, Vava Bayer, Hal Blair and Edna Cates. But why these sober looks and severe mien? Let us ask Mrs. Davis, she is “Pilot” and will be able to give information about anything from cube root to the process of mak- ing an annual. The answer, though short, explains it all. They are S-e-n-i-o-r-s. Exactly twenty are in the crowd. The trip through the air is lovely but they come to air pockets, sometimes called Ether, Word Signs, Magnetism, Themes and such. There is a general desire to move about and gaze down upon the earth, but they are prohibited, by a flock of birds, whic’h, although not much noticed before, have been hovering over them all through the trip. Mrs. Davis assures them that this is only the “Faculty.” One day these birds disappeared and the crowd in a gay mood suddenly dropped to earth and took a glad holiday on a convenient Sylvan Beach. They had a few parties, and exercised their dramatic talent for the benefit of people who walked below. Toward the end of the year they grow a little tense with subdued excitement. This is “Commence- ment.” In the distance they see a mountain and thiy know, for others who have gone before tell them) that on this mountain grows a pla-'t that bears a fruit called Diplomas.” One of these grows for each Senior, so each goes in search of his or her “Diploma.” Then they all assemble and after seme very formal and imposing addresses by wise and learned men, they say goodbye a d each goes his own way, for their journey is ended, and life’s is bsgu 1. Class Motto: The Top of the Tops. Class Flower: Pink Rose and Fern. Class Colors: Pink and Green. Class Officers President......... Vice President.... Secretary......... Historian........... Sergeant at Arms. Ernest Edmonson ..Irene Schuppan .....Rex Meador .....Pearl Ford ..Archie Damon Class Roll Myrtle Blakesley Helen Cates Roy Daley Archie Damon Josephine Davis Louise Dittman Leon Duey Ernest Edmonson Licla Fleming Pearl Ford Lewis Garfield John Harper Lydia Mae Hutchings Lora King Mary Louise Lorentz Maurice Matthews Rex Meador Melton McMillan Velma McMillan Malcolm Owens Mattie Byrd Parker Addrienne Rowland Lawrence Reid Irene Schuppan Gilder Taylor Harrie Dell Ueckert MY HIGH SCHOOL DIARY FRESHMAN Sept. 24, 1917.—Went to school this morning and was bewildered by so many pupils. After standing around a while, a bell rang somewhere and we all assembled in the auditorium. Saw more people than ever. A little short, fat man, the superintendent, talked and we sang “America. Then a tall, skinny man, who is to be the principal, talked to us. When we passed down a good looking young man, who told us his name was Conlee, took us to our room. Again a bell rang and we went home. Sept. 30.—Everything going nicely. Not afraid of Mrs. Davis' glasses any more. She teaches some funny stuff called algebra. Found out a secret—Mr. Conlee likes the English teacher, but I don’t blame him. Jan. 2.—Surely did hate to come back after Christmas. Have to learn everything over again. April 19.—Class went on a picnic to Park Place. Drank lots of red soda water and had a fine time. May 20.—Last day of school. Passed all right. Awfully glad to get out but hated to leave every- body. But hope to see them all next year. SOPHOMORE Sept. 24, 1918.—Started back to school today. Saw lots of old schoolmates. Mr. Hanner, Mrs. Davis, Miss Benton, Mr. Johnston, Miss Tod, all back this year. Miss Smith, our registrar, is new, but I know we’ll like her. There are lots of new pupils, too. Dec. 20.—Nothing new happened till today. Had a large Christmas tree in the auditorium. Sure had lots of fun. We get two weeks for holiday. Jan. 2.—Back again after the holidays. Got to study hard from now on. April 30.—Had class party at auditorium last night. Nearly everybody there. Miss Smith chap- eroned us. Juniors came and turned off the lights aid tried to steal our ice cream. But we had more than we could eat, anyway. Had a wonderful time. April 12.—Finished fourteenth chapter of Caesar. Thank goodness. May 10.—Class went to Sylvan Beach on picnic. Had awfully good lunch. Went in bathing and got blistered, but had a fine time. May 24.—Last day of school. Passed again. Just think—will be a Junior next year. JUNIOR Sept. 20, 1919.—Started on Junior term today. Went to chapel and saw lots of old schoolmates. A good many new ones, too. Mr. Hanner and Mr. Johnston back again and gave their customary speeches. Saw five new faces among the faculty. Two were gpod looking young men but somebody said one of them was married. Mrs. Davis, Miss Ehrhardt, Miss Benton are back. Miss Benton is to be our regis- trar. Just two new pupils; all the rest old ones. Sept. 30.—New pupil came in today. Had our first proposition in Geometry. Not so bad, after all. Mrs. Jones has her Cicero class well started. Miss Boxley thinks her class will never make good Span- iards. Miss Holland has discovered that we don’t know much about our English ancestors. Oct. 18.—We won the banner today. Oct. 25.—Had official Geometry test—not very bad. Nov. 5.—Seniors hid the banner. We held a council of war and elected police force with Archie as chief to search for it. Nov. 6.—Everybody in the class wore big black bows on their left arms in mourning for the banner. Nov. 8.—Found banner last. Had another official test. English this time. Nov. 19.—Beat Humble in a football game today. All the Junior girls wore blue and gold Quaker caps with blue and gold streamers, and carried bells and horns. O, what a racket we made. Dec. 5.—Turned cold and we haven’t any radiators. All the class went out to Mr. Hanner’s office. Dec. 6.—Colder. Went to Mr. Wilson’s room. Dec. 7.—Still cold. Stayed in Chemistry room. Don’t know where we’ll go next. Dec. 12.—Agent for class pins came from New York, and we gave him an order. Dec. 20.—Got radiators fixed. Won’t get out of lessons any more by moving to warm rooms. Jan. 5.—Had two weeks’ vacation and forgot all we knew. Surely did hate to come back. Jan. 19.—Large crowd from school went to Houston to hear Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. Miss Benton chaperoned us. Other teachers chaperoned their rooms. Was a great treat. Jan. 22.—Irene got the highest average in school. All the Juniors feel stuck up. Feb. 1.—Class dissatisfied with pin from New York. Cancelled the order and gave it to Sweeney. Feb. 20.—Nothing has happened. Same old line of hard studies. March 8.—Pins came today. Awfully pretty. March 9.—Everybody brought money for pins but Miss Benton forgot and left them at home. March 9.—Everybody got pins and we feel awfully important. March 12.—Miss Benton is the best teacher ever. Mrs. Davis has lots of patience to try to teach us Geometry. Miss Holland thinks we are a set of boneheads, but we’re going to show her that we can learn History because we’re Juniors now. ■ Class Colors: Pink and Gray. “Work Wins Everything”—Class Motto. Pink Carnation—Class Flower. Class Officers Julia Aubert..... LaRue McLaughlin Clyde Goodman..... Inez Gibson....... Grace Kent........ Ethel Baker....... John Parker....... Gilbert Patton.... ...............President .........Vice President Secretary and Treasurer ...............Historian ...........Class Prophet .........Guardian Angel .............Class Poet .............Class Fool Sophomore Class Roll Hazel Alden Walter Andrus Annie Arnett May Arnett Evelyn Aubert Julia Aubert Murry Aubert Ethel Baker John Barnes Alpha Bartlett Elnora Bauhof Bertha Bracewell Trice Brown Corrinne Bertrand Bertram Burchfield Lawrence Burleson Bettie Bell Burnett. Estelle Cunningham Kenneth Davis Harvey Fleming Inez Gibson Clyde Goodman Roy Griffin Benerma Harper George Harris Gertrude Johnson Grace Kent Charnie Kirby El wood Lyons Evelyn Lyons Lydia Macomb Earl McBurnett Lucy McBurney Edward McGowan LaRue McLaughlin Barney Niemeyer John Parker Josie Palmer Russelle Richards Miriam Ricker Norman Rikard James Arden Still Luella Smith Ruth Sharp Anibeth Saunders Mearle Wyne Alary de Zavala I SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY After enduring all the trials and tribulations, the sorrows and hopless feelings that crept into our meek little hearts when those lofty Seniors laughed and scorned at our feeble efforts to ascend the ladder of success, at last we entered our Sophomore year. To begin with, we welcomed many strangers to our happy band. There was Bertha, the little girl with dreamy blue eyes and such adorable red hair, who is becoming such a short story writer. There was Betty; that girl is a genius when it comes to drawing and writing the “Palmer Method.” There was Charney, who stole the heart of “Red.” And then, oh, then, Roy came to us. He, like a naughty boy, hid his light under a bushel and we never dreamed of his many talents until Mrs. Davis, our won- derful Algebra teacher, revealed the fact to us. My, how that boy did blush when we reproved him for being so timid and negligent. We found that he had such a gift of oratory as would equal that of Demosthenes, and that he could sing with such powerful expression that it would cause Caruso to retire from the stage, not to mention the fact that he could trip the light fantastic and play the piano, and so on “ad infinitum.” He has been very gay since he made his debut. Several times I have noticed him walking out to the tennis court with Merle while Mary and Elnora stood aside and wondered what he saw so attractive about “her.” It was about mid-term when that “swell black-headed boy,” Walter Andrus, increased our number. And then Alpha, the little blushing damsel who boasted always that the boys “meant nothing in her young life,” succumbed to his wiles. It seems that he brought with him strife and discontentment. Im- mediately Alpha and Ethel began passing notes and exchanging envious glances, but all of that finally ceased and peace reigned once more. But to tell the truth, this has been a very serious year for us. We have felt that we ought to be more sincere in our work and dignified in our conduct, but Lawrence, Gilbert and Mike are forever trying to be clowns and so every effort that we have made to elevate ourselves and cause our school friends to appreciate us more, has been defeated. Ever since September we Latin students have been gazing longingly and lovingly at Caesar, wonder- ing if we would ever learn to express “purpose” and “result.” But now that we have finished our course and are read}r to enter our Junior year, we feel that we can say with the hero of old, “Venimus, vidi- mus, vicimus.” There are many among us who are talented in literary work as well as outside sports. There’s Grace, the poetess, and La Rue, the writer of such thrilling love stories, and George and Bertram, the power- ful debators. Then there’s Norman, the famous football player that the Post and Chronicle “raved” so about, and Murry, the sprinter, who dons his track suit evenings after school and races around the campus. Charlton and Miriam are real basket ball players and racers. It was on February 19 when we had that never-to-be-forgotten “Tacky-Day.” Oh, the painful mem- ories of that day when we assembled in our classroom. Mr. Johnston stepped in. His brows darkened, his eyebrows nearly met over his nose and his eyes became like narrow slits. He reprimanded us severely and warned us to let that be the last time to attempt such a foolish trick. Our class party was given in March. It was a lovely night and after playing some old games and enjoying such refreshments as cake and punch, we went car riding. After all we managed to get home between twelve and one o’clock. About the last of April we had a picnic at Sylvan Beach. We went in a boat and were very kind- hearted and considerate in asking the Juniors to accompany us, provided they would bear their own expenses. Of course, they accepted very graciously. It was a wonderful day, but the fun of it all was coming back in the moonlight (?). Now what is there left to tell except that John Parker bloomed out in long trousers about the time the buds began to open, and he furnished something new for us to comment upon. This has been a very delightful year indeed, and we leave it with one thought in our minds and one desire in our hearts; that we may all be able to come back next September and resume our work. Class Motto: “Work Wins Everything.” Class Colors: Green and Gold. Class Flower: Chrysanthemum. FIRST YEAR Class officers for the first three months: President ................................ Vice President............................ Secretary Treasurer....................... Sergeant at Arms.......................... ....Bessie Deakle ....Virgil Davison ..Carl Edmonson Ernest McKenzie Class officers for the second three months: President ................................... Vice President............................... Secretary and Treasurer...................... Sergeant at Arms............................. ...Virgil Davison Adrenne Reardon ..Kathryn Knight .....Neil Rogers Class officers for the last three months: President ................................ Vice President and Editor................. Secretary and Treasurer................... Sergeant at Arms.......................... ....Thomas Spurlock .....Irma Schuppan Bessie Lee Muckleroy .....Mavonee Rikard CLASS ROLL Ruth Anderson Irvin Atkinson Edward Baker Clarence Burleson Beulah Burchfield Francis Brown Erwin Duda Bessie Deakle Virgil Davison Carl Edmonson Wallace Elledge Lum Holloway Mildred Hagberg Freddie Hagins Alma Hinson Geneva Harris Mary Grace Johnson Virginia Klanke Katheryn Knight Marguerite Kirtly Emma Krohn Raymond King Verle Mcllwain Ernest McKinzie Gus Mancuso Edith McKean Laurence McGowen Bessie Lee Muckleroy Trammell Mooney Laurence Martin Ewing Newton Myrtle Petterson Kenneth Parker Irene Parks Adreinne Reardon Eva Richards Mavonee Rikard Ernest Ross Neil Rogers Paul Rogers Leon Rodgers Elveretta Rineheart Thomas Spurlock Irma Schuppan Lois Smith Stevie Stavinoha Erma Straughon Ruth Smith Katie Spencer Alton Sims Elsie Talley Alma Urban Lawrence Wright Winnie Lee Wyne William Watson John Witt FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY On that rain}' morning of September the fifteenth, nineteen hundred nineteen, this innocent group of Freshmen started on the rocky journey through High School. Little did we know the task before us, but soon a puzzling string of x+y+z’s showed us that this new road would be steeper than any we had ever tried to climb before. We were all very grateful to our motto: “Work Wins Everything ' which pointed out a light in the distance and made our path seem smoother. Our great misfortune was that, on account of the large number of students, we were divided into two rooms, and a rivalry was created which was hard to overcome. But we have tried to follow the example set by our teachers, Miss Boxley and Mr. Wilson, our registrars, the former who is reckless with our conduct grades, and the latter who tries to make short- hand take the place of longhand; Miss Benton, our English teacher, who takes a joke very well; Mrs. Davis, upon whom we can all depend; Mrs. (Bona) Jones, who stirs up the dead language; Miss Ehr- hardt, who suits everyone’s “taste”; Mr. Johnston, who takes the place of our reference books; and last, but not least (in size as well as otherwise) Mr. Hanner, our superintendent. REVIEW OF SEASON It might be said with truth that this year 1920 has been a banner one with H’burg, as far as ath- letics is concerned. With practically all her old football men back and playing without the hoodoo that seemed to follow them all the preceding year and under the able guidance of Dan P. Johnston, she pro- duced the fastest, brainiest, hardest hitting football team in the history of the institution. Their play- ing name, “The Shipbuilders,” bears out their style of play. When this goes to press the boys’ basket ball team have won County championship and are tied for first place as District 30 champions. Our track team does not show as many points to their credit as the past year, but we have made better records than ever before and losing the District Meet after winning in the County we certainly feel repaid when we note the interest that has been created throughout the District by H’burg leading the way. The motto of our relay team that is on its way to Austin to State Meet is indicative of the spirit that moves the whole team, “Beat ’em or make ’em break the record.” This year marks our first real venture in baseball, and under the able leadership of our hardwork- ing captain, Hal Blair, we are making a record for beginners. FOOT BALL South End.—The first game of the season was played on a slushy, sloppy field during a continuous drizzle which permitted of a few passes and kicks. The enemy scored in the first quarter by receiving one of our misplaced passes. We were able to turn the tables on them in the second quarter when we made a touchdown, kicked the goal and made a safety, bringing the score to 9 points. A touchdown in the last quarter for the Blue and Gold made the final score 15-7. Both teams were eager for another day on a dry field when South End claimed her fast field would show up to advantage. We had a fast back field, too, gentle reader, so just wait till that other day. Houston Heights.—The only black work on our record and a school we hope to do the same next year as we did to South End this year. Of course, the losers always have an alibi; but the fact re- mains that Heights outweighed us at least 15 pounds to the man, which is enough of a reason in itself. The most spectacular play from the Harrisburg viewpoint was the receiving of a pass by Edminester and making a 30-yard run for touchdown. The final score was 25-7. There will be another day. La Porte.—With most of the boys just getting over soreness and “Charlie horses” from the Heights game, we wandered down to the Beach to take on the Sandfiddlers. Although the score for the Ship- builders was 32-0, we didn’t feel very proud of ourselves because of the fact that this was their first year at football. We probable got the worst “bawling out” from our coach of any game during the season. Just because we didn’t pick over those little kids and make the score about 200-0. South Houston.—With the memory of last year’s defeat still rankling in our hearts and the words of our coach about “eatin’ ’em up” still ringing in our ears we hit that bunch of toughs like a Kansas cyclone hits a straw stack. We used every play in our catalogue, scoring by means of them all, and we fought from the time the whistle blew to start playing until it blew to stop the carnage. Result—79-0 for the Shipbuilders. Humble.—Another of our old rivals whom we were glad to get a whack at. The game was a fight from start to finish, but the superior playing of the individuals coupled with their team work and that end criss-cross of that swift end Stephen La Peyre, helped pile up a score of 20-0 for the Blue and Gold. South End.—Here came that day, that day when the. Orange and Brown -was to show us up with that swift back field of theirs. But you know, Bo, they had forgotten such men as Plumbley, Ried, Rikard and Kent, those wildcats for aggressiveness and bears on defense. The Shipbuilders had them beaten, beaten to a standstill, with only five minutes of play when Rikard, the boy with the educated toe, booted one over the bars from a forty-yard place kick. Final score 15-0 for the Blue and Gold. Prosso.—That heart-breaking, sensational game of the season. The last three minutes of play both teams worn out with stiff battling and Prosso in the lead by a touchdown made first of last quarter on a fluke kick, but had failed to kick goal. Prosso prepares to kick on the fourth down with the ball on their 30-yard line. The ball is passed and a flash of Black and Orange is seen bursting through the enemy's center and that swift center of the Shipbuilders, Rowland, is making his way toward the punter. The ball is kicked—rather low, and Rowland, jumping in the air, grabs the pigskin amidship and races around the dumfounded punter for a touchdown just as the whistle blows. Rikard kicks goal, making score 7-6. Humble.—Supposed to be our last game of the season, we went into the fray on the enemy's ground determined to give him the worst beating he had ever taken from any team from the region of the Ship Channel. And we did it. To make the fray more interesting our good friend, Mr. Joe Simms, offered a Majestic ticket to every man who would make a touchdown. Edmunson and Reid took advan- tage of this early in the game, making two touchdowns on the Oilers’ fumbles, in the first five minutes of play. Plumbley made his usual score on his long end run in the third quarter and Kent, with his line plunging, made six yards through line for a touchdown in the last few minutes of play, bringing the final score to 27-0. Alumni.—New dear’s our good friends had become jealous of our record for the year and had sent us a rather late challenge to combat which we set for New Year’s Day. The game for us was a hard one, having been out of training for a month and having had a two weeks’ holiday. The Alumni was held scoreless, while Plumbley for the home team made his lone score on his familiar end run. Some sea- son, eh? FOOTBALL RECORD H. H. S. 15 South End 7 H. H. S. 7 Heights 25 H. H. S. 32 La Porte 0 H. H. S. 79 Boys’ School 0 H. H. S. 20 Humble 0 H. H. S. 15 South End 0 H. H. S. 7 Prosso 6 H. H. S. 27 Humble 0 H. H. S. 7 Alumni 0 Total 209 Opponents 38 illCTH il£«?AN GUAKD. EDMUNSont -END. KIKABD 'PMCK. Q BACK- k ‘Ss- ■ I HlTTFvE’w - -GUAW? PLLTMBLEY? “H.BAcrj DAIKON I -TACKLE dkalia - sponsor BI.AIEL- “TACKLLli ■I MM4M WWM mmm EM0W8QN u«mi SMITH GIRLS’ BASKET BALL Although our basket ball girls won only second place in the County Championship, they put up a brave fight, and made each game they played interesting and spectacular. The team was: Miriam Ricker and Myrtle Blakesly, goals, with Bessie Lee Muckleroy as substi- tute; Pearl Ford and Velma Parker, guards; and Harrie Dell Ueckert and Jessie Barnett as centers. The girls were victorious over Magnolia Park and Heights High while they tied with Humble and were defeated by a score of three points by Addicks. With such showing this year the team is awaiting the next term when even Addicks will know that we are here to win first place. BOYS’ BASKET BALL RECORD Harrisburg 54 Addicks 8. Harrisburg 58 Addicks 14. Harrisburg 17 Humble 14. Harrisburg 17 Humble 20. Harrisburg 25 Humble 8. County Championship in basket ball. Harrisburg 15 Harrisburg 5 Harrisburg 13 Harrisburg 6 Harrisburg 7 Harrisburg 7 BASEBALL South Houston 7. South Houston 9. Town Team 8. W. M. Co. 4. Humble 5. Heights 22. TRACK RECORD County Meet—103 points. Winner in County Meet. District Meet—21 points. State Meet—3 points. Individual point winner in County—Ernest Ed- munson, 24 points. Second place in high jump at State Meet won by Alpheus Kent. THE YOUNG AVIATOR The frantic shriek of the whistle, the grinding of the wheels, a frightful crash and the Crescent City- Limited telescoped the Sunshine Special. When Ray Marshall regained consciousness he sat up suddenly trying to remember what had hap- pened. Upon looking around, his brain cleared. He remembered a shriek and then the terrible crash. Feeling of himself to make sure he was not hurt, he arose and viewed the accident. Both trains were ruined. The day coaches were burning rapidly while the sleepers, being made of steel, could not burn, yet they were considerably damaged. Many people were burned to death while others had only slight bruises. Every one that could be found had been removed from the wreck. Ra r Marshall, looking for his dog that had been with him before the wreck, picked his way among what was left of the sleepers. Something white under several pieces of steel caught his attention. Making his way there he jumped back in surprise. A very pretty young woman, with a piece of steel across her body, was lying among the debris some distance from the main wreck. Marshall removed the steel and found she was not badly hurt but unconscious. He hurried back to where the crowd had collected. “Is there any water here?” he asked the conductor. “There is some in that cooler around the corner,” the conductor answered, pointing to a small path. Marshall ran quickly down to the water and was soon back, his drinking cup filled. He bathed the girl’s face and sooner than he expected, she opened her eyes. He thought she had beautiful eyes, a dark brown with a sparkle that matched the brilliance of her brown hair and long dark lashes; a fair complexion, cheeks just tinted with red and very round; a straight nose and a small mouth with somewhat thin red lips, and a full white neck shown against the once gray traveling suit. “What an awful wreck,” was her first exclamation in a soft Southern voice, after regaining con- sciousness. “Yes,” assented Marshall, “it was.” “It was very kind of you to help me,” she said after a pause. “I thank you very much.” “You are not hurt?” he asked anxiously, watching her closely as he helped her to arise. “Oh no, thank you,” but he saw a pain cross her face as she took a step. “Yes you are,” he.responded. “I will help you to the relief train which has just arrived.” When she was established in a comfortable seat, Marshall left to see if he could help with any one else. On returning to the seat, it was empty. He searched frantically about but could find no trace of the young woman. “What do I care about some one I have met only today?” he asked himself, resolving to forget her, but his mind kept wandering back where she had gone. When the train drew into New York Marshall alighted and wended his way to a hotel where he refreshed himself. That evening he was sitting in the lobby reading when some one came up and ex- claimed: “Elello, Ray, I thought you had gone South.” Why, it’s Tom Brown,” said Marshall, as he arose and extended his hand, “I was in Texas but joined the Aviation Corps six months ago. I have come home to tell mother goodbye and then I am going to Florida for a short rest.” “Why?” asked Brown. “We are going to France soon,” replied Marshall. “I must be going. Good night and good luck to you.” Three weeks later Ray Marshall was in Floridi. One evening while walking along the beach he saw a pleasure boat going from Tampa to Cuba. The deck was crowded with people. Suddenly he saw the face of the girl he had met on the train. As soon as the boat was sanded he rushed down to the wharf. He searched all evening but could not find her in the dense crowd and he finally gave up in disappointment. An enjoyable two weeks in Florida soon ended and found Marshall in an aviation camp in Texas. The city had been an old Mexican town with its small narrow and beautiful carvings. The main street had once been narrow but now it was widened. There were many places for amusement and in gen- eral it was an American city but it still had a tendency to look like an old Mexican town. Along this street he was walking soon after his return from Florida. He walked slowly watching the numerous cars go by. A large black car turned the corner almost at his elbow. He glanced up and the face of the girl at the wheel was the same he had met on the train. Hailing a taxi he decided to follow the car. They went through several business streets but just as he started to cross another the policeman’s whistle sounded and Marshall had to wait while the large black car turned a corner and was lost from sight. He looked all evening trying to find the car but it was of small use among so many. That night he returned to the aviation camp. Marion Michel was sitting in a chair on the veranda of their beautiful home on Granada Street in this city. She was thinking of the man she had met in the accident when she and her grandmother had gone to New York to meet her brother who had been wounded in the war. She had been reminded of the man by some one on the street that day. “I wonder what he thought when he came and found that I had gone, but I had to go and did not see him any more,” she said to herself. “Oh, well, that has already passed and I will not think about it any more.” She liked the kind stranger and sometimes thought of him. She remembered distinctly the black hair and eyes and broad shoulders. A young man came swinging up the walk toward the veranda. “Hello, Marion,” he called. “Tom Brown, I thought you were in New York,” Marion exclaimed. “I was but I had to come back on business,” he answered. “I met one of my friends while there who should be here somewhere. Do you know Ray Marshall?” he asked. “No, I am sure I do not,” she replied. “Do you wish to go with me, I am going out to the camp to find him?” asked Tom. “I would be delighted, but we are entertaining this afternoon.” Ray Alarshall at the camp picked up a newspaper and was looking it over when suddenly he came face to face with HER picture. He scrutinized it carefully and finally found her name—Marion Michel —a young society leader. At last, he knew her name. The next morning Marion took her walk. She went farther than usual and was in an open field when hearing a whirring sound, she looked up and siw an aeroplane. She soon grew tired of watching it and sat down to gather some flowers. Suddenly she was again attracted to the aeroplane. It was going around like a bird making a great noise. Finally the engine was cut off and the machine came tumbling to the earth going over and over. As it came down the gasoline tank burst and set the plane on fire. “Oh,” screamed Marion, as she ran toward the burning plane. Just the engine had burned and Marion worked fast unstrapping and pulling the man from beneath the machine. When she saw his face her own flushed very red and she gasped. Rushing to the road, Marion stopped a passing car and asked if they would take a man to the hos- pital. They arrived very soon and as soon as he was established in the sanitarium Marion started to leave but Ray Marshall had regained consciousness and saw her. “Marion,” he cried, “don’t go, I have been looking for you ever since the wreck.” “Do you care if I stay until after the operation?” she appealed to the doctor. “Yes, you may stay,” the doctor answered. “Stay forever, Marion,” put in Ray. The doctor smiled at the nurse. By ALMA HINSON, Freshman, Harrisburg High School—First Prize. HOW THE INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE PROMOTES PATRIOTISM The most essential factor in the life of a nation is the acquiring and maintaining of a high standard of moral, mental and physical culture. It is a law of historical science, that when this standard is low- ered the nation loses its integrity and unity, becoming the prey of enemies from without as well as from within. It is self-evident then, that it is our clearly defined duty as individuals and orgazinations to raise and retain this standard at the highest possible point. The Interscholastic League has a most important part to play in the attaining of this point of effi- ciency. The League’s various contests in athletics and literature are the practical expressions of what we are taught daily from volumes of textbooks. The League promotes training and citizenship. By the great number of appropriate declamations that are collected and delivered each 3rear at the meets the contestants become proficient in the art of public speaking. Certainly this is of importance in the promotion of patriotism when one considers the part that oratory and the “stump” have played in the making of our national history. The debates serve the same purpose as well as putting before an intelligent audience the most important and vital problems relating to our national existence. The influence of these debates and declamations on the contestants is to familiarize them with our national life, making of them intelligent citizens, capable of exercising and defending their rights as free peoples. In a more thorough training in this direction lies the death blow of Prussianism, Junkerism and autocracy. Without an adequate and orderly workshop the greatest of artisans would be at a disadvantage. The same is true of the brain, for the body is the workshop of the brain, and unless the body is equipped to carry out the tasks set by the mind the resulting tension overpowers the bod r. The athletic side of the meets help to set this “shop” in order. Of cou se the body should be kept in a state of prepared- ness at all times, but the meets are the inspection days toward which we work throughout the years. As an example of the value of our athletic system to the nation in time of an emergency, is the fact of the readiness and accurateness with which our soldiers learned to throw the bomb and hand grenade during the early days of the Great War. The foundation of this branch of army training was laid in our public schools, originating in our popular games of baseball and football. Our nation has always fought for and upheld Democracy. It is our ideal. The rules that the Inter- scholastic League issue each year governing the contests, teach equality, which is certainly a fundamen- tal principle of democracy. The original meaning of Bolsheviki was “brotherhood of man.” To assert that the Interscholastic Leaguers are Bolshevists would, indeed, be a startling statement. Although working along entirely different lines the results obtained by the Leaguers are essentially the same as those contemplated by the originators of the Bolshevist movement. At its yearly contests in county, district and State, between participants, the schools interested and those who arc drawn as spectators, views and ideas are exchanged with the happy result that all come to have a feeling of good fellowship and each one goes back to their particular sphere with the realization that they have something in common with all. In the broad teachings and doctrines of the Interscholastic League and kindred organizations is found the nation’s greatest safeguard against the dreaded Bolshevist movement in its current form, with all its crimes in the name of “humanity.” As the United States of America is the acknowhdged champion of Democracy it is the sacred duty of the Interscholastic League to broaden its scope of activities at each opportunity. THE VISION Last night 1 got to thinking And I must have gone to sleep, For there came floating before me A vision dim, but sweet. First came Alpha and Ethel Walking with stately tread. Each carrying a grade book, With their curls slick to their heads, And who would have thought it But you never can tell Who will be the housewife Or who will ring the bell. And Gilbert and Roy were preaching, Sending the Gospel afar, While there rose beside them La Rue and Evelyn, popular movie stars. John and Gertrude were farmers Cultivating the soil, Charnie and Lawrence housekeeping, Happy in work and toil. Out came Clyde and Earl, Wearing uniforms of navy blue, Each shouting to some loafer “Move on ’ Which always seemed to mean you. Behind the counter is Walter, Selling light bread fast With Corinne in the kitchen— They used to be so shy in the past. Out for their Country, Little Ruth and Estelle Both in Red Cross uniforms Helping the sick and poor as well. Betty, Miriam and Charlton Came swinging into view, Carrying away State honors, Making dust fly from each tennis shoe. May, Annie and Mearle, With their hair slick and tight, Were sitting in the Kress Euilding Keeping books with all their might. Now who would believe it, But I saw as plain as can be The Governor of Texas—Elwood Ljmns, Whom people came miles to see. Who would think that Arden Still Would get a position as bootblack In the great city of South Houston, Earning a living by skill and knack? Lucy and Barney were married, And living happil}-' together, Harvey and John are carpenters, Working in all sorts of weather. Norman and Mary in South Africa Out as missionaries for the heathen, Mary with the Y. W. C. A., Norman with other brethren. George, Murray and Bertram, The debators of yore, Are expert lawyers now And debators no more. Inez, Josie and Bertha, With thanks to the shorthand course, Are making fine livings By fingers and force. Lydia, Hazel and Evelyn Are married and doing well, Ben, Erma and Russelle are writers, With hundreds of books to sell. Elnora and Julia are teachers, In the school of Harrisburg High, Edward, Marvin and Kenneth, aviators, Up in the Southern sky. Just one more left, And what was she? A poetess, of course, Can’t you see? GRACE KENT, Sophomore. IDEALISTIC LITERARY SOCIETY The Idealistic Literary Society has a very high standing, only the pupils making high averages in their class work are admitted. It is our purpose to get every one interested to help each member in her literary work. The officers are as follows: President, Edna Cates; vice-president, Katherine Knight; Secre- tary, Dealia Wagner; treasurer, Amy Hagberg; sergeant-at-arms, Mary De Zavala; press reporter, Freddie Hagins, Dorothy West; Critic, Mi$s Benton. '! Membership Roll Elnora Bauhof Vava Boyer Edna Cates Helen Cates Bessie Deakle Blanche Denny Mary De Zavala Inez Gibson Amy Hagberg Freddie Hagins Alma Hinson Lora King Marguerite Kirtley Emma Krohn Katherine Knight Bessie Lee Muckleroy Edith McKean Velma Parker Adrienne Reardon Mavonee Rikard Mary Agnes Schulze Irma Schuppan Stevie Stavinoka Evangel Tynes Dealia Wagner Dorothy West Charlton Witt Miss Verner Benton (Honorary Member) Boys Girls Ernest Edmonson Norman Rikard Maurice Matthews Leroy Whittredge Alpheus Kent Percy McKean Clarence Bradley Orrison Rowland Directors Miss Elva Davis W. C. Wilson Evangel Tynes Emma Krohn Alyrtle Blakesley Alma Hinson Vava Boyer Grace Kent Velma McMillian Dealia Wagner Amy Hagberg Lyda Macomb Mary Agnes Schulze Irene Schuppan SOCIAL EVENTS THE WATERMELON CURE The Senior class gave a one-act comedy, “The Watermelon Cure,” at the school house. A rather large crowd assembled and it was pronounced a success by all. The general mixup and final clearing up was the cause of many a happy laugh. HURRAH FOR THE SPONSOR Quite a bit of excitement was caused by the contest for Athletic Sponsor. The candidates were the Misses Bessie Deakle, Freshman; Julia Aubert, Sophomore; Irene Schuppan, Junior, and Dealia Wagner, Senior, of whom the latter was victorious. The candidates each with her own group, were busy selling votes to the school children as well as the townspeople. The contest was made closer by the Fresh- men and Sophomore candidates withdrawing in favor of the Junior and leaving the three lowest grades against the Senior. But the Senior class is one that knows no defeat and did not know it this time. HALLOWE’EN JOY On Hallowe’en night the Senior class assembled in the school auditorium for a part}'. Many gay and mysterious costumes were worn and all were masked. The chaperon, Mrs. Davis, entered into all the fun with the rest. Games suggestive of witches and ghouls were played. In the midst of the fun an old witch hob- bled in and after some very queer antics produced a cauldron containing small slips of paper. Some magic words and actions made these scraps of paper fortunes for the guests. Delicious refreshments were served and each guest was given a dainty little favor. Then they departed, each ghostly figure becoming a human being once more. THE TURKEY’S DEATH Mrs. Bohanna expressed her appreciation of the patronage given her during her years here by serv- ing a turkey dinner on Wednesday before Thanksgiving. It was enjoyed by many of the student body. The Senior Class, having just come out of the Sponsor Contest victorious, made the occasion one of honor to the sponsor, Miss Dealia Wagner, and also to a visitor from the State Department. The class with some of the teachers was given a separate table and much merriment was furnished by the place cards with a verse appropriate to each individual. Toasts were given to the two honor guests, also to W. C. Hanner, Coach Johnston, Mrs. Davis, the faculty and the class. MERRY CHRISTMAS The Senior Class gathered at Mrs. Davis’ home on the last day before the Christmas holidays, where the gayest of Christmas trees awaited them. There was a short program consisting of a poem by Elal Blair, A Happy Laugh, by Blanch Denny, a recitation by Mary Agnes Schulze, a Whole Minute to Act Cute, by Stephen La Peyre, a song by the quartet, and some jokes on the class. After this the tree was robbed of its precious burden which proved to be a gift for each guest. Their leave-taking was full of wishes for merry and happy holidays. LEAP YEAR AGAIN The Idealist Literary Society gave a Leap Year party and had a unique entertainment of old-fash- ioned games. Striped candy with soda pop was served, which all agreed was delightful, chiefly be- cause of its novelty. Mrs. Davis was chaperon for the evening. ON WITH THE DANCE The Senior Class was given a dance at the Park Place school house by one of its members, Mr. Lyle Westover. A large number of young people were present. Excellent music was furnished while the guests tripped here and there to fill the appointments which they had recorded on the quaintest of programs. Mr. and Mrs. Westover were the charming chaperons of the evening. There were sixteen dances and four extras. The hours as if themselves on winged feet fairly flew by and everybody was sorry when twelve o’clock came. The last echo of merry voices died away into the night with an expression of the pleasure enjoyed during the evening. I. L. S. INITIATION PARTY Miss Mary Agnes Schulze gave the Idealist Literary Society a slumber party at which all the new members were initiated by awesome processes. At midnight the frolic stopped and both the initiators and initiated sought slumber. Early the next morning these pleasure seekers hiked out to a spot on the banks of the bayou and cooked breakfast. Some kodak pictures were taken and then they dispersed after attempting to express the wonderful time they had had. Miss Benton and Mrs. Schulze chaperoned. “SON JOHN” The Senior Class gave another one of their delightful one-act comedies, this time called “Son John.” There was a gathering of Harrisburg people who one and all agreed that the time was well spent. Afterward, music was furnished for those who wished to dance. BRAVO FOR THE VICTORIOUS Miss Ruth Smith entertained the Freshmen after a contest in spelling in which her side was beaten. Games and numerous modes of entertainment were enjoyed. In the midst of the merriment refresh- ments of ice cream and cake were served. All the g tests reported a very enjoyable time. Miss Benton chaperoned. THE SOPH CLASS PARTY The Sophomores met at Miss La Rue McLaughlin’s home for a party. Lots of fun and merriment filled the evening and all carried home with them a pleasant memory. Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin chap- eroned. JUNIOR-SENIOR CLASS PARTY One of the most delightful affairs of the school year was the party given by the Juniors in honor of the Seniors at the High School Auditorium. The girls came dressed in aprons and the boys in over- alls. These costumes added to the uniqueness of the affair. Upon arriving the guests found Miss Lora King and Mr. Melton McMillan, dressed as typical farmers, acting as hostess and host through the evening, to greet them. After the grand march, which was led by Lora King and Melton McMillan, the fun began. While some danced, others played games. There was no attempt at decoration, only upoi the stage, which proved a surprise after the lights were flashed on. The background of the stage was a woodland scene and the floor of the stage was completely covered in moss while the lights which were hooded in green paper shed a soft glow. Upon the stage the red lemonade served with a gourd in tin cups, and ginger cookies, were served by the hostess. In the midst of the merriment each sought their luck in the grab-bag box and was delightfully sur- prised with toy balloons and whistles. During the evening popcorn and peanuts were ssrved from market baskets. The dance programs, of overalls and aprons, the aprons for the boys and the overalls for the girls, were clever designs in red and white, Senior colors. There were ten dances, each being named for a Senior boy and girl, and three extras named for the specials who register with the Senior Class. The chaperons for the party were Miss Verner Benton and Mrs. Fannie Davis. JUNIOR-SOPH PICNIC The Juniors, tired and sleepy from their dissipation the night before at the Junior-Senior party, joined the fresh and eager Sophs for a truck ride to Sylvan Beach. Without any tire trouble, which was unusual, the party arrived at Sylvan. The day was spent in kodaking, bathing, dancing, other pleasures and eating a delicious picnic lunch. The pleasure-seekers were chaperoned by Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Schuppan and Miss Verna Benton. FRESHMEN 8-2 PICNIC The Freshmen have gotten into the routine of High School life. We can tell by the picnic they gave themselves in Forest Hill Addition. They all report that they had a delightful time and from the rumors we hear of two barrels of lemonade it is ve:y likely to be true. Miss Benton chaperoned. FRESHMEN 8-1 BANQUET One day at noon sounds from the auditorium aroused a great deal of curiosity and upon investiga- tion was found to be the irrepressible Freshmen and Miss Boxley dining in glorious state at a banquet. I. L. S. STUNT PARTY At five o’clock the members of the I. L. S. met and hiked to Mrs. West’s home on the Galveston road. Excitement prevailed, for each one was eagerly anticipating what the other person would do and each stunt brought forth peals of laughter and deafening applause. The new officers were duly initiated. After a sleepless night, due to the mischievous crowd, the girls enjoyed a breakfast in the woods. Mrs. West and Miss Benton chaperoned. j A FISH PICNIC The 8-1 and 8-2 Freshman Class accompanied by Mrs. West, Miss Boxley, Miss Benton, Mr. Wilson and wife, enjoyed a truck ride to Sylvan. However, due to the smallness of truck some went in cars. The day was spent in seashore pleasures. At a late hour, a tired but happy crowd, journeyed homeward. H. H. S. ALUMNAE ENTERTAINS The Seniors, at the cordial invitation of the Alumnae, drove in special cars to the Battle Grounds. Guess what we did? Guess what we saw on the way down there? Guess who chaperoned us? Guess what we had to eat? Guess what time we got home? Don’t you wish you had been invited? “Hush, little Junior, don’t you cry, you’ll be a Senior by and by.” (Writer Anonymous) SENIOR DAY Our Superintendent, Mr. Hanner, gave the Seniors a day to use as they liked. They were quick to take advantage of this and as the day named was Chapel Day, the Seniors gave the student body a short program. After this they climbed on to a truck bound for Sylvan Beach. Fun and merriment kept the way lively and although some tire trouble stopped them for a good length of time on the way they finally reached the end of the journey, Lunch was spread on the grounds at the park. Then each group or individual sought some diversion. Some danced or played games and some looked longingly at the water in which they were forbidden to plunge. At last, the rain which had been threatening, forced them to start on their homeward journey. Fortunately they had to seek shelter only once and the rest of the way was uneventful. Mrs. Dan P. Johnston chaperoned and joined in all the fun. English Teacher: Oh, Norman, you are so narrow you would make a razor blade look dull. Norman: Huh, I guess you are so broad you would make-an elephant’s back look narrow. Mrs. Jones: Melton, what is the meaning of vacuum? Melton: Why, why, aw—I have got it in my head, but I can’t express it. Rex: Why does Mr. Wilson shut his eyes when he sings? Irene: Because he can’t bear to see people suffer. Laurence: I believe this room is getting worse every day. Mrs. Jones: No, I don’t believe anything-about it. I know it. Mrs. Davis (in geometry)—“There is room at the board for you. Hal.” Hal—“Yes, but there’s no room for the proposition.” Mrs. Jones (in study)—“If I take off as much in conduct every day as I have today there won’t be anything left at the end of the month.” Lyle—“Then I’ll have a clean record.” Mr. Johnston (in History)—“How was the slavery question settled, on the ethical grounds, or on legal grounds?” Evangel—“On the battle grounds.” Dealia to Alpheus—“What on earth are you going to do with that pipe?” Alpheus—“I am going to give it to Miss Holland to make her football team stronger.” Miss Benton to Clarence—“If you are going to sit with Russel please give me your undivided atten- tion.” Russel—“Yes, Miss Benton, if he gives me any I’ll divide with yop.” Mr Glasgow (in Physics class for consolation)—“In the near future education will be given in doses, placed in capsules and taken every hour.” Miss Boxley to Bennie Sue—“I’m not going to let you. meet the baker at the door, I saw him kiss you; I’ll go in the future.” Bennie Sue—“No use, Kate, he promised not to kiss anyone but me.” . Mike to Miss Holland—“Did anyone ever propose to you?” Miss Holland—“Yes, over the telephone—but they had the wrong ftumber.” Miss Ehrhardt—“Mary Louise, did you get the lard I sent you after?” Mary Louise—“No, ma’am; it was so greasy it slipped my mind.” Mrs. Davis (in Spelling)—“B-E-L-L-A-D-O-N-N-A.” Clarence—“Is that what they call a singer in the opera?” Alpheus to Irene—“What did your father say when you told him my love for you was like a broad and shining river?” Irene—“He said dam it.” Mr. Hanner to Miss Benton—“A.re you going to hear Alma Cluck?” Mrs. Jones—“Don’t you think they made a mistake in trying to educate Irvin Atkinson; he ought to have been trained for a clown?” Miss Holland—“He doesn’t need milch training.” Miss Benton—“Roy, if you had more ‘spunk’ you would get along better in the world. Now, what is ‘spunk’?” Mike—“I know—the past participle of ‘spank.’” Dorothy (in History lesson)—“Louise, whom do you think of when you hear of Concord and Lex- ington?” Louise—“Abraham Lincoln.” Louise to Lewis—‘‘Why does Mr. Wilson always close his eyes when leading chapel Songs?” Lewis—“He can’t stand to see humanity suffer.” Lora—“Mrs. Davis, I heard a piece of startling news. Mr. Johnston beat his wife up this morning.” Mrs. Davis—“Really, what were the circumstances surrounding the case?” Lora—“He got up at six and she at seven-thirty.” Miss Ehrhardt—“Josephine, what would the little chick say if it found an orange in the nest?” Josephine—“Oh, see the orange Marmalade.” Miss Benton—“What’s the matter, Gilder, didn’t you hear me?” Lewis—“He can’t hear your fingers pointing.” Miss Benton—“John, what are you going to do with a cigar? Bring it to me.” Roy—“Miss Benton, do you want a match?” Mrs. West (in auto) “Miss' Ehrhardt, jrou may sit on my lap.” Miss Ehrhardt— Oh, no, I’m too heavy.” Mr. West—“You are not too heavy to sit on my lap.” Evangel—“Mrs. Jones, is Latin hard or am I just a block-head?” Mrs. Jones—“Why, Latin isn’t hard, my dear.” Velma—“Steve put his arm around me five times last night.” Mary Agnes—“Phew—some arm.” Mr. Johnson (in Civics)—“Eagles are the only fowls who mate only once in life.” Leroy—“Gee, if they’re so smart no wonder they put ’em on dollars.” THINGS TO LOSE SLEEP OVER Amy disturbs the whole room; she talks so much. Orrison’s goin’ to A. M. next year. Won’t he help make those Longhorns blow? How will’we get along hereafter, without Kafir to ring the bell? We don’t know nothin’ against ole Hal, ’cept that he sure can fling- the chalk, like all the rest of ’em. That Park Place jitney is fierce. Rilin’ in it reminds me of the time I tried to break in Si Simpkins’ fresh colt. Frank is a shark in arithmetic; he makes 101 in it every month. Them Juniors and the banner have it ’round and ’round. Somehow the banner gets hid every time the Juniors want it. You oughta seen the little boys who put on dignified trousers this spring. There’s Delbert and John Parker, and several others who made their debuts in them about the time the violets began to sprout. Whadyaknow, Miss Benton has joined the Green Mask Players of Houston and we bet she'll be a bella-donna before she quits. Velma Parker is sure good at powderin’ noses. You oughta see Steve ’bout nine o’clock every morn- ing. With the coming of the new Fourth Grade teacher, Mr. Smith, it is a puzzle to understand why the High School teachers insist on visiting the old building during intermissions, especially Miss Holland and Miss Leila Jones and Zuanna Davis. But the most startling thing is Miss Ehrhardt wondering how she can get off of hall-duty. We are losing sleep over the fact that Mr. Johnston gets no more peanuts and cold blackeyed peas. What will Mr. Hanner do when he can’t “unload”? The old adage says “Some people are1 too smart to live.” We are certainly uneasy about Mr. Dun- ham. Just think, he’s a vocal instructor; he’s a photographer; he’s a teacher, both vocational and intel- lectual; he’s a cook, and he’s at last entered the thatrical world. FOR LADIES ONLY J.. MJlS • j i-u HARRISBURG AV x x ? a'60 oo Yca' Xks -x ’ W 3 - es'-0'jcr, t o nl t i « X • • !?? no I JliTf ',i,r fts Sra S. £H 08 °°e or i «!« ?“ a £° rc ba,rt� a i « i ® T W . Qur £ ] r« +H 9 5£ X ® to� 1 ie 4 „e ' o c r Vcft ot � l X4't0 X nx xx x 14 3 -w� � b . ati'i . ‘®Vv.w 6? ,o«t1 W V„s 8� ®. • .«t VS� « - � c e i C, llg w ,, k £0MM$ msmsm m DR. E. B. KENNER PARK PLACE Phone Park Place 75 Patronize Buffalo Ads “Quality without Extravagance” THE GRAND LEADER Compliments Landers Co. 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ROBERT BARRET, Manager Quality’ Service If you ever hear a long, loud, blood-cur- dlin’ yell, with a whoop at the end, you can bet your boots it’s Lyle. Tiny is the ugliest girl in the Virgil class, also the prettiest. (We heard she was the only one in the class.) J. L. BLAIR Building Contractor Estimates Furnished Free Phone Preston 2725 HOUSTON, TEXAS Kersey Dawson Co. GASOLINE, AUTO OILS AND GREASES Full line of Tires and Tubes—Ford Auto Accessories A Complete Vulcanizing Plant in Connection General Auto Repairing 31012 Dowling Phone Preston 688o The day of all days, the most prized of all remembrances— The Graduate’s Photograph BLACKBURN’S STUDIO 407 1-2 Main Street ARE YOU FULLY INSURED President Wilson said: We are in this world not to provide for ourselves but for others.” Ex-President Cleveland said: ’ Get a policy and hold to it. It means self respect; It means that nobody will have to put something in a hat for you or your dependant ones if you should be snatched away from them.” American National Policies Protect-Ask About them M. E. ROWLAND, Qeneral Agent Park Place, Houston, Texas H. GOODMAN LA PORTE ROAD General Merchandise GROCERIES, DRY GOODS and FEEDS Levy Bros. Dry Goods Co. Largest Exclusive Women’s Store in the South “Everything to Wear for Mother and the Girls” 311 Main Street A QROWINQ BANK IN A QROWINQ SECTION Guaranty State Bank PASADENA, . . TEXAS GUARANTY FUND BANK Commenced Business July ig, igig CAPITAL - $10,000.00 OFFICERS W. H. DECKERSON, President C. E. TRUELOVE, Cashier G. M. OLIVE, Vice-President Miss BLANCH ROBERTS, Ass’t Cashier EQUIPPED WITH EVERY FACILITY TO HANDLE YOUR BUSINESS PROMPTLY AND SATISFACTORILY cMutomobile cMmbulance Wall Stabe Co. UNDERTAKERS Phone Preston 95 If Busy Preston 235 806-8 Travis Street HOUSTON, TEXAS The Leading Business School of Houston Joe Barnett GROCERIES DR. W. E. AMES DENTAL SURGEON Call Park Place 26 For Quod Things To Eat 313 KRESS BLDG. PHONE P. 4133 Dr.J. J. Devoti GEE BROS. JRADUATES in the largest and most respon- sible firms, more than one hundred positions filled with one oil company alone, our pupils suc- ceed because they are properly trained. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON QROCERIES AND FEED Texas Business Institute N. R. AINSWORTH, President Box 1234 Phone Preston 3712 HARRISBURG, TEXAS HARRISBURG, TEXAS A Legal Reserve Company UNITED MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY POYNER SMITH General Merchandise Phone Preston 987 J. G. Newton Blacksmith and Wheelright Horseshoeing a Specialty GENERAL REPAIRING Lowest Rates for Fire, Tornado, Hail and Automobile Insurance Home Office: 1106 Rusk Avenue Phone Preston 1805 HOUSTON, TEXAS Harrisburg Drug Co • y Ltd. — Three Stores — Harrisburg Drug No. 1-Broadway and Harrisburg, Tex. Harrisburg Drug No. 2-Pasadena, Texas Harrisburg Drug No. 3-74th and Harrisburg Blvd. Prompt Service and Courteous Treatment WE WILL APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS This Book is a Product of 0Limtv |Jt infina (£n. Printers and Publishers 1114 1-2 Franklin Ave. Phone Preston 4556 Compliments of E. L CRAIN Lumber l Mfg. Co. DALLAS AND MILBY STREETS Harrisburg Co-Op RUN BY THE PUPILS FOR THE PUPILS Service and Quality Dealy-Adey-Elgin Co. PRINTERS Manufacturing Stationers 211 Fannin St. Houston, Texas Promotion - - - - To Responsible Positions is Rapid for Young Ladies with High School Training The Present and the Future of Telephone Operating as a Vocation for Young Ladies will be explained by our Employment Manager to any Young Lady who is trying to choose an occupation. Know the Facts—Then Decide Apply Sixth Floor, Telephone Building Corner Capitol and San Jacinto Streets Southwestern Bell Telephone Company