Cheney High School - Alfalfa Blossoms Yearbook (Cheney, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1915 volume:

i 7fw1f1?WW2w 4. Q X L , i N Qlfalfa 3311155111115 The Year Book of the Cheney High School 4744 fam. Published by' THE CLASS OF '15 ot the Cheney High School Jfuretnnrh fu N publishing this volume the staff N j has endeavored to furnish each member of the High School with L a fitting remembrance of the 63 events which have transpired in J the school where they have la- bored so earnestly for the past few years. The staff has tried to Q be fair to all and to represent things as they actually have beeng whether or not they have accomplished this is left to the reader to judge. Ulu jlllliss jflllina 'ilunhen wha -has sn tnillinglp sarrifiteh for us ant: lahureh with us for the past three pears, me respectfully hehitate this hnlume ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Qlluntents High School Faculty Seniors Juniors Sophornores Freshmen Organizations Athletics ALFALFA BLOSSOMS TYR? UQ if TBR aww wx 1 gx 'x 51' 6 iii? -if .... . , - E' Y f f MQ ' XE 5111 Q ,Q -Y T'-4 A - f- -6. if 4 ' A , 2'7?7f':, J y 'M' 'K . 4, Q. 5 l ALFALFA BLOSSOMS STAFF BLOSSOMS LFA 'ALFA 1 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 7 MERLE MILLHORN .... WILBUR BUDD ...,..,.. LEONARD ORTH ,,., . CLAIR CASAD .......... ELMER THORPE ...A... MINNIE HAMIC ..,.... BESS HESSEL .......... LOYD GAWTHROP .,..... STELLA HANDKINS ....... EARL CLARK ............ ESTHER ANDERSON... PAUL WALTON ........,.. LILLIAN WOODWARD CALVIN BROWN ...,,.. OLLIE WHITE ,,.,,,,,,L4,. NORWOOD GOODMAN ...,.... NANNIE LIGGETT ....... FERN CRUM ........ J ENNIE STOKER .....,. LOUISE KROEKER .,... The Qtaff ..,..... Business M anage-r .. ,...... ...Business M anager .......Subscription Manager Editor-in-Chief ......Class Historian ...............Calendar ......Girls' Athletics . ..... ............... J okes .........Literature .. ........... Class ............. Snapshots Boys' Athletics W. C. A. .. .................................... Y. M. C. A. ....... Kappa Gamma Literary Society ....................Orator'y and Debate Photographs ......Class Prophet .. ............. Music Y g ....i.... ALFALFA BLOSSOMS THE SCHOOL BUILDING ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 9 bchnul Zbistnrp In the minds of some of the older citizens of the community, it may seem but a few short years since there was no school building at Cheney. In 1884 the Cheney district was organized, and as there was no building at that time for school purposes, the classes were heard in a store room. Dur- ing the year a two-story, two-room building was erected, which met the needs of the community for a few years when it was found necessary to build on another room. The frame part of the present building was erected in 1903, which accommodated the students until 1907, when the brick an- nex was built. At the same time a furnace and equipment for chemical and physical laboratories were installed. Mr. Fifer was principal in 1903, and with the aid of the new building, was able to put in two years of high school work. The foundation of the present high school was laid during the two years that Mr. Fifer was principal. Prof. Kabler, the next principal, served the school for two years and endeavored to raise the standard of the school in truth as well as in the eyes of the public. The Barnes High School law was passed and the Cheney school received material aid from the county taxes. Two teachers were employed to teach High School subjects only, and a three year course was offered, either college preparatory or a general course. Mr. Mahin took up the work in 1907, where Mr. Kabler had left it, and in order that the work in the grades might be more efficient, another teacher was added. A great many progressive steps were taken during the three years that Mr. Mahin served the school, some of which were, the addition of new library equipment, the installment of German and some commercial branches. Two new teachers were added to the faculty, mak- ing four teachers who taught High School subjects exclusively. The school was raised from class C to class A, the approval of the State Board secured and the Normal Training Course established in the High School. Supt. Daily then took charge of the school in the fall of 1910, and plans already laid by the previous superintendents were very ably carried out by him. The whole school was given a boost that gave it a firm footing higher up on the educational scale. Sixty-five students were enrolled dur- ing the year 1910-1911, and the school received a name that has been per- manent. In 1911 Prof. Hall was at the head of the school, and due to his efforts, the standards of the school were placed on a more substantial basis. The 10 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS enrollment was about the same as it was the year before, there being sixty-five enrolled. In 1912 there was a marked increase in the enrollment, as one hun- dred and seven names were on the register for that year. Mr. Allen, the superintendent, found it necessary to employ another teacher to do justice to the classes scheduled for a day, thus making five teachers doing High School work only. In 1913, under Superintendent Thompson, one hundred students en- rolled. In order to make the school more up-to-date, and at the same time give the students some practical training, Domestic Science and Manual Training were installed, but on account of lack of room it was impossible to accommodate all who wished to take work in these departments. Sev- eral commercial branches were added during the year and it was made possible for a student to take a course touching more subjects than before. , The present year's work with Mr. Curfman at the head of the school, has been a real success from start to finish. When school opened in the Fall it was somewhat doubtful in the minds of some of the young people as to whether they should attend or not. After the first month this ques- tion was settled in all minds and ninety-eight students enrolled for regular work. This year forward steps have been taken in literary work and music, with the aid of the Literary Societies and the High School Chorus. New subjects have been added to the schedule, until it was found necessary to employ a sixth teacher at the beginning of the second semester, in order to get all of the classes in an eight period day. The result of this year's work may be seen in the lives of the students, as there is a decided revolution in the ideals of some of the young people with regard to their purpose of life. The cause of the progression of this year may be set forth as follows: First, the keen interest the faculty has taken in the welfare of the pupils, second, the fact that the student body was alive and ready to work whenever the opportunity offered, third, the enthusiasm and willingness to co-operate, shown by both students and faculty. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS bnbnnl Quart J. T HESSEL Director F. F. KRASE A. R. MEEKER Clerk T1'easzu'er 12 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Zllumni The end has come, as come it mast To all things: in these sweet spring days The teacher and scholar trust Their parting feet to separate ways. They partg but in the years to be, Shall pleasant memories cling to each, As shells bear inward from the sea, The murmur of the 'rythmic beach. So the heart of every loyal Alumnus often turns for inspiration to the Alma Mater from which he has been graduated. Memories, both sad and sweet, cling about the institution which is Alma Mater to us. Such memories of trials and sorrows, gladness and happy days passed in our school, dear old C. H. S., rise often to us, although far from home we mav be. The influence of the lives and efforts of our teachers and the asso- ciation of fellow students, that have inspired and encouraged us during the years of our school life, will not cease as we pass into a busy world. -It matters not into what environment, condition or circumstance we may be thrown, the recollection of the strong faces of our teachers will come to us, faces upon which were written strength of purpose and traces of service and sacrifice. In memory we shall hear their voices in encour- agement, kindness or rebuke. Emerson says: I am a part of all I have ever seen. So everything passing our eyes and the people we meet from day to day will always im- press and influence us in some way. This influence will perhaps change the entire course of our future life, but still our school days are the blocks on which we build. Considering all things it is only right and natural that our hearts should always be with the school where we spent four happy and carefree years of our youth. But, Life is realg life is earnest, and we must not tarry on the threshold of this new life stretching out before us, however pleasant these memory dreams are, but must go forth with the same spirit of earnest en- deavor to attain worthy results in our separate fields of action. We dare not linger, for The voice of tomorrow is calling us. The Alumni Association of C. H. S. consists of seven classes. The Alumni was started in 1908 with two graduates. By the addition of six other classes the membership reaches seventy. Each is filling his niche in life. Sixteen are in institutions of higher learningg eighteen are school teachers, three professors, one deaconessg nine homekeepersg one Pullman conductorg one grocery clerk, three far- mers, four bank clerksg one Y. M. C. A. Secretary, two Business College studentsg one chauffeurg two telephone exchange girls. And as the years go by, other classes will be added to the ranks of Alumni and increase the band of well-wishers for old C. H. S. FERN CRUM '14. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Pufieni' Srmenr Docfof Q 'WFQXK 'Q I ' Fo.Cu.lt5 ,V ,G v QI Yv f kwa G aft H of Kmwlelee 'aa'-. zffi? 'P' 1 'fin -M 'i 1 . ll . X1 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS WAYNE W. CURFMAN Southwestern College, B.S. . Science, Normal Training, Athletics. MINA LUNDEN MARY HOTHAN Kansas State Normal, A.B. Kansas State N0Y'm31 Salina Normal University, B.S. German cmd History Kansas Wesleifaagclalsiness College Commercial Branches, Domestic Science and Art. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS FANNY J. MILLHAUBT Heidelberg CO., University, A.B. Heidelberg School of Oratory and Expression, B.O. Latin, English and Public Speaking ZANNA GARINGER Kansas Wesleyan Business College Commercial Branches C. H. KUTZ Quincy fIll.D Normal, B.L. Mathematics, Manual Training and A gricilltiwe 15 V I ALAFLFA BLOSSOMS The jfarultp Prof. Curfman is as good a man As there is in all creation, But he's gone a little dippy About consolidation. Miss Lunden is a clever maid Of about, say, thirty summers, And when she sees a bunch of men She says that they are hummers. Professor Kutz a German is. From our standpoint of thinking, He has but one bad habit, And that is, of water drinking. Miss Hothan is a lady fair, So short as well as slow. She always scolds her history class And swears their grades are low. Miss Millhaubt is so very bad, She's hardly good at all. She tells her students, if they're not good, It's sure to be their fall. Miss Garinger is last, not least, She's six feet three, I'll swear. But if you act bad in her classes, Beware! Beware! Beware! ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Wi? K Q mi .WT mwwyfww AMA S! WM M 92125 M if W Ei WQW 4 2 My i Q, i W swung ALFALFA BLOSSOMS LILLIAN WOODWARD Normal Training President Y. W. C. A. President Senior Class. Oxford Literary Society. Senior Play. High School Chorus. WILBUR BUDD College Preparatory Y, M. C. A. Cabinet. Kappa Gamma Lit- erary Society. Student Council. Business Manager Alfalfa Blossoms. High School Chorus. Football Team. Senior Play. NANNIE LIGGETT College Prepa1'altofrg Oxford Literary Society. High School Chorus. Senior Play. Robert Casacl: Well, that sure is striking. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS ELMER THORPE College Preparatory Y. M. C. A. Kappa Gamma Literary So- ciety. High School Chorus. Football Team. Senior Play. STELLA HANDKINS Normal Training Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. Oxford Literary So- ciety. High School Chorus. Senior Play. CLAIR CASAD College Preparatory Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. Kappa Gamma Lit- erary Society. President Student Body, First Semester. High School Chorus. Edi- tor Alfalfa Blossoms. Senior Play. Lora Harris: Don't talk when you've nothing to say ALFALFA BLOSSOMS ESTHER ANDERSON College Preparatory Y. W, C. A. Cabinet. Kappa Gamma Lit- erary Society. High School Chorus. Senior Play. NORWOOD GOODMAN College Preparatory Y. M. C. A. Oxford Literary Society. High School Chorus. LOUISE KROEKER Normal Training kct Ball. Senior Play. Hershel Meicl: Don't try to start anything now. Y. W, C. A. Cabinet. Kappa Gamma Lit- erary Society. High School Chorus. Bas- 'ALFALFA BLOSSCMS MERLE MILLHORN College Preparatory Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. Oxford Literary So- ciety. Track. Business Manager Alfalfa Blossoms. Senior Play. OLLIE WHITE Normal Training Y. W. C. A. Kappa Gamma Literary So- ciety. Senior Play. LOYD GAWTHROP College Preparatory Y. M. C. A. Oxford Literary Society. High School Chorus. Senior Play. Lillian Rayburn: Land of my forefathers VL, 1 L ALFALFA BLOSSOMS MINNIE HAMIC Normal Training Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. Oxford Literary So- ciety. High School Chorus. Senior Play. CALVIN BROWN College Preparatory President Y. M. C. A. Kappa Gamma Literary Society. High School Chorus. Senior Play. JENNIE STOKER College P1'epa1'ato1'y Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. Oxford Literary Society. High School Chorus. Basket Ball. Senior Play. Helen Rodman: I don't care, just so it is a boy. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS LEONARD ORTH College P1'epa1'ato1'y Y. M. C. A. Oxford Literary Society. High School Chorus. Football Team. BESS HES SEL N ormal Training Y, W. C. A. Kappa Gamma Literary So- ciety. Student Council. High School Chorus. Basket Ball. Senior Play. PAUL WALTON College Preparatory Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. Oxford Literary So- ciety. President Student Body, Second Se- mester. High School Chorus. Football Team. Basket Ball Team. Senior Play. Hazel Woolf: Oh, Wait until dark ALFALFA BLOSSOMS EARL CLARK College Preparatory Y. M. C. A. Oxford Literary Society. FERN CRUM Post Gracluate Y. W. C. A. Kappa Gamma Literary So- ciety. Pianist High School Chorus. Basket Bail. Fr Q s ,fa , , ,Z Erman Lang-down: Let me in on this. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 25 LILLIAN WOODWARD. BESS HESSEL ........... 015132 Senior Glass .,...........President .....,..Vice-Presiclent MERLE MILLHORN ..,.... CALVIN BROWN ..,...,. Class Colors: Green and White. Class Flower: White Carnation. Class Motto: Climb though the rocks be rugged. Esther Anderson Calvin Brown Clair Casad Fern Crum Loyd Gawthrop Stella Handkins Nannie Liggett Leonard Orth Elmer Thorpe Ollie White CLASS YELL Nineteen, Rah! Fifteen, Rah! Nineteen Fifteen, Rah! Rah! Rah! CLASS ROLL Bess Hessel Wilbur Budd Earl Clark Norwood Goodman Minnie Hamic Louise Kroeker Merle Millhorn Jennie Stoker Paul Walton Lillian Woodward ...,.Sec1'eta1'y Treasure,- Fmnk Liggett: This world belongs to the energetic. L 26 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS beniur Icfturp On the seventh day of September, nineteen hundred eleven, there entered Cheney High School, the brightest and most promising class that ever entered that institution. They were known as Freshmen and chose as their colors pink and tan. The boys were feared and obeyed, and, firmly believing in the divine rights of Freshmen, early took up the task of subduing the other classes. The girls, although much envied by the Sophomore, Junior and Senior girls soon showed themselves to be just as great diplomats as the boys were conquerors. For the Juniors, thoroughly alarmed at the encroachments of the Freshmen, soon opened negotiations for an alliance. This was accomplished by the Junior and Freshmen girls, and, the school having been entirely subdued, the new adventurers turned their energies to other tasks. The class played a prominent part in athletics, being represented in basketball by Paul Walton, on the track by Merle Millhorn, Floyd and Elmer Thorpe, while Paul Walton and the Thorpe brothers acquired regu- lar positions on the baseball team. In over one-half the events of the county track and field meet, Cheney High was represented by Freshmen. During the years 1913 and 1914 the class continued its same excellent work, both along educational and athletic lines. The class of '15 was rep- resented in athletics by three regulars on the High School football squad, and four on the baseball team. At the beginning of the final year the class of '15 had decided to make their exit with as much noise as possible. It was each member's goal to make the last year more successful than any former year. There was a much higher standard of work in the class and athletics were made more successful. Four Seniors held regular positions on the football team and they have a track team which will make others work to surpass. Not only in athletics, but in' their school work as well, have the members of the class of '15 excelled. In their four years in High School there has not been a time when they did not rank with the highest in scholarship. This fact is due largely to their generous supply of grit and determination, which, if they keep up as they have started, will assure them of a place high up on the ladder' of success in whatever vocation or profession they may choose to follow during their life. The class was not found wanting in any department of the school, but the proof of its worthiness is found in the two Christian Associations. From the day of its enrollment the class set to work in these associations Mabel Meid: Well, I can't see everything anyway. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 27 and as a result, some very capable leaders have been developed. Among those who have given their best efforts to the Christian Association work are many of the class of '15, some of whom have served three years in Association cabinets. There has been but one annual published in the history of the school, previous to this year, that b-eing in 1910, and this year's class feels very fortunate in being able to publish this book. The annual is an instrument by which the community may be more closely connected with the High School. It will show those not directly connected with the school a part of what the students are doing, and give them an idea of what is obtained from a high school course. It was the intention of the Senior class to accomplish this, and show to the outside world what they were doing. The Annual Staff was a very capable group, including every member of the class, who worked very faithfully in the publication of this book. And now since the members of the Senior class have given their best to the school and received the best out of it, they feel that the first battle in life has been won and they can henceforth look into the future with greater courage. They have been record breakers during their four years of high school, being the largest class ever graduated, and they are leaving school to go into whatever work they may choose, with the same determination that has made their high school life so successful. Gladys Pagett: I reckon I can. 28 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 1930 As the Chicago Limited slowed down, I took my place as usual by the gate, studying the throng of people as they surged into the union depot. I felt someone tap me on the arm, and, on turning, I beheld a tall, soldierly looking gentleman, who greeted me with, Hello, Lillian, how long have you been wearing the little black bonnet with the white jaw strings ? I recognized it to be my old schoolmate, Elmer Thorpe, who told me he was on his way to West Pointito prepare himself for a place in the regular army. He also told me, while waiting for his train, that in St. Louis his at- tention was drawn to a great commotion which sounded like a Fourth of July celebration in Cheney, and on investigation he found it to be a Suf- fragette Parade of about two thousand women, led by our old friend Louise Kroeker, carrying a white banner, Votes for Women. Louise is a very enthuiastic worker among the Suffragettes and is now President of the National Suffragette Organization. Having a few minutes between trains, I returned to my desk to look over my mail. There I found a letter from Esther Anderson, now in Salt Lake City, and this is a portion of the letter: Here I am in this wonder- ful city, the grandeur of which dazzles my eyes. When turning your thoughts back to your High School days could you imagine me as the famous pipe organist in the Mormon Temple? Well, I am, and it was through the influence of Reed Smoot that I received the appointment. I found, among other papers and magazines, a copy of the Delineator, and, being like other women, in spite of my oppressing work, I took time to glance through the latest fashions. Among the Paris designs I noticed one costume particularly attractive, and on looking for the signature of the designer, I was astonished to read the name of Leonard Orth. I at once remembered the difficulty We had in persuading Rusty to get his Annual picture taken. Starting out on my usual rounds through the depot, I thought I heard a familiar voice. Surely that sounds like Minnie Hamic, but what could she be doing here. I found her in the Harvey House putting forth great efforts to sell the proprietor a graphophone. Not wishing to interrupt them, I stepped aside until they had finished. She told him how many she had sold to be placed in the Astor, Waldorf and many other large hotels. Ow- ing to Minnie's ability as a saleslady she succeeded in taking his order for two graphophones. Fern Robey: I just can't be quiet all day. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 29 As she turned to leave, I accosted her and the first thing she said was, Well, kid, have you been out to Cheney lately ? After telling me some of her experiences she said that the week before she sold a graphophone to Stella Handkins, who now conducts a private boarding school for colored girls at Chattanooga, Tenn. Stella had many difficulties to overcome but because of her Usticktoitiveness' she was able to make the work go. My watch then told me that I must resume my accustomed place of duty. As the crowd was pushing past, I saw a man in the distance with a kodak over his shoulder, which reminded me of Clair Casad fifteen years ago, going around with his kodak taking pictures for the Annual. As I was returning to my desk I came face to face with this man, who proved to be Zip. For the past two years he has been taking pictures for the Underwood and Underwood Stereopticon View Company. He was then on his way to South America to spend a few months in the interest of the company. We enjoyed a few minutes recalling our school days and the members of the class of '15. ' He told me while staying over night in a western town that he had the pleasure of attending an entertainment given by Wilbur Budd, a car- toonist, assisted by his wife, formerly Bess Hessel. Owing to his ready wit and skillful use of the crayons, Wilbur is rapidly becoming popular on the lecture platform. Mrs. Budd adds much to the entertainment with her pleasing musical numbers, both instrumental and vocal. As Clair left, a telephonecall came, and after answering it I slipped into my chair for a few moments of rest. Before me on my desk lay a card bearing the name of Rev. J. Norwood Goodman, D. D., pastor of the first Baptist Church in Brooklyn, N. Y. I well remember Norwood and regret very much having missed the opportunity to see him. AAs I sat there contemplating the card, the mail carrier placed a parcel post package on my desk. The handwriting looked very familiar, but what could be in the package? Imagine my surprise and delight to find, on opening it, a handsome, leather bound volume of poems, written by Merle Millhorn. The poems are full of wit and humor and in all runs the undercurrent characteristic of the life of the po-et. Feeling the need of a little outing and to do some shopping, I pro- ceeded to Marshall Field's Department Store. When I entered, I met a friend of mine who was on her way to the beauty parlor and asked me to accompany her. I did, and who should I find in the hair dressing depart- ment but Nannie Liggett. She said it was through the influence of Fern Crum, who was then head stenographer and bookkeeper in that store, that she was in Chicago. Harvey Steuzpel: I was raised on 'grapenuts. ' w PE p 30 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Nannie asked me if I intended to go to the lecture on Friday evening at Philharmony Hall., I inquired what lecture she had reference to, and she replied, A lecture on astronomy, and who do you think the lecturer is? I could not guess until she told me it was a member of the 1915 class of Cheney High School. Then I immediately knew it was Loyd Gaw- throp. I well remember the interesting talks Loyd used to give on astronomy, and if possible I shall attend the lecture. On my way back to the depot I noticed, out in front of the Lake Shore Theater, a large sign advertising the play, with Paul Walton as manager and leading man. That name aroused my curiosity, so to satisfy it I made further investigation and found it to be the same Bolivar I knew during my high school days. The next day brought another surprise to me. I saw Calvin Brown, who was on his way to Vienna for further study of medicine. He told me he had been surgeon in a St. Louis hospital and his increasing practice re- quired a more thorough knowledge of his profession. Being on the verge of a nervous collapse, I decided to spend a few weeks' vacation at my old home in Cheney. The afternoon after my arri- val I decided to look around and see what changes had been made. As I was walking through the eastern part of town, I chanced to see a middle aged lady whom I at once recognized as Jennie Stoker, trimming a rose bush in front of a small cottage. When I made myself known she invited me in and we had a good chat about old times. I learned that Miss Stoker was living alone with no company but her cat and canary bird, knitting socks and mittens for the poor and needy. After spending a week in Cheney, I hired a car and went to visit the spacious and beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clark, now living near the Ninnescah. Mrs. Clark, whom I knew as Ollie White, is a fine cook, owing to the instruction received from Miss Lunden in Domestic Science. Rolland Wolf: Show me that Algebra teacher, ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 31 Qeniur Qlllass will We, the class of 1915, being of sound mind, and always having been known as the most intelligent class that ever entered Cheney High, do, in the last days of our life in the High School, hereby will and bequeath the following personal endowment, to-wit: To the Juniors, we leave our tennis court on the school campus, physics texts and Cicero ponies which we have ridden so hard and which have served us so faithfully. We leave them our places in chapel and hope they will be able, by the first of next year, to fill them as nearly as pos- sible in the way they have been filled in the past year. We leave them the high place in the estimation of the faculty which we as Seniors have always held and they as Juniors have always coveted. To the Sophomores, we leave a little advice, not to become swell- headed, or overbearing as many Sophomores do. We also advise them to follow in the footsteps of the class of 1915, for straight is the path and narrow the way that leads to graduation day and few there be that find it. We leave all our loud socks and neckties to the Sophomores, to enable them to create a sensation. ' ' To the Freshmen we leave all our salt that we were supplied with when we were Freshmen, for if a Freshman has lost his salt with what shall he destroy his freshness To the Freshmen we also leave our bone- heads, awkwardness, and our entire supply of grapenuts, the best brain food known. We know they will be able to use them to good pur- pose. To the faculty, who have so faithfully labored with us, and to whom our great success is due, we leave our many thanks for their work of the past months. To Superintendent Curfman especially we express our desire to see him soon happily enjoying domestic life. To next year's'Annual Stff, we leave the two shelves behind the lower right hand door in the bookcase in the northeast corner of Professor Curfman's office, furthermore, we leave them all the valuable experi- ence we have had in publishing the Annual and a keen interest and wish that they may be as successful and have to work as hard as we have. To the janitor, we wish to express our deep sorrow at having caused him so much extra trouble in opening doors on Saturdays and in delaying his work that we might have a chance to finish ours. To the whole school, we leave our best wishes for the future, that they may have a new school building soon in which to gain their wisdom. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we do hereby set our hands and seal, this nineteenth day'of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifteen. fSealJ Q SENIOR CLASS '15. Dora Cooper: The more you do the better you feel. 4 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 015131: Qlllass nt '15 A class once entered Cheney High With live determination To make records surpassing all, This class resolved as Freshmen. As Sophomores they rose in power, A mighty bunch were they,' They had good times and studied some, Progressing, so they say. The closing year found this mighty class, Their goal: Higher attainmentsf' The other classmen looked at them In open-eyed amazement. The Junior year was filled with fame, Which pleased this band of seekers. They did not think it strange at all To contradict the teachers. To Climb though the rocks be rugged, Their motto ever in view, Has been their secret of success- Here might be a thought for you. They have climbed though the rocks were rugged, And have never known defeat: All the trials and cares of the High School Now lie conquered at their feet. And now, ye underclassmen, With reverence bow your heads ,' The Seniors are from you passing With firm and decided tread. Passing out of your High School, In which they have labored long, To seek for higher learning, Which has been their prayer and song. The world now lies before them, Their work is scarce begun: They will do their duty ever, Till their life's race is won. --M. M., '15. Alta Anderson: I've been up only thirteen nights this week ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 33 Q A A 4' if , N- fi' - X mf 'iafi yf W QQ ? 4. lf: H phjB lc It pyth b ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Edna Bird: They d0n't all have Wings. THE JUNIOR CLASS ALFALFA BLOSSOMS The Eiuniur Glass CLASS OFFICERS ALVA PIPKIN .,.....,....... A.,........ ....S .....,...,......... . , . ............ Preszdent AUSTIN' JENNINGS .,..,.... ,............. V ice P1 eszdent EMMA GRETT ,,,,.,,,,, ,,,,... S ecretary-Treasurev Class Flower: Sunflower. Class Colors: Orange and Black. Class Motto: We build the ladder by which W Pauline Blakey Ruth Crum Clarence Grett Verdi Harris Letha Lessenden Gladys Marshall Esther Northcutt Reta Ramsdale Myrtle Robison Carl Stempel A Roy Yarberry Paul Blakey Leslie Wallace Herbert Hopkins CLASS YELL Eiffel tower! Ferris wheel! Cycle boat! Automobile! Loop the loop! Shoot the shoot! Juniors! Juniors! Rootety! Root!! CLASS ROLL Otie Butts Clyde Dibbens Emma Grett Goldie Jones Esther Lindholm Ross Means Alva Pipkin Alton Ray Mary St. Clair Otto Wolter Floyd Thorpe Hazel Harris Carl Watson Austin Jennings e climb Estelle Calkins: I like to tease the boys. 36 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS iuniur Qllass Zlaistnrp As Freshmen we were fifty-two strong, and made a good showing in the interclass track meet, winning second place. We also humbled the dignity of the Seniors in a class scrap. We were outclassed in basketball by the Juniors, but romped on the Sophomores. At the end of our Fresh- man year the death-dealing examinations thinned our ranks to thirty. At the beginning of our Sophomore year those who joined our class were Letha Lessenden, Charles Highfill and Loyd Gawthrop. Owing to the conditions of the school this year we did not take part in many athletic events, but we put eight men on the football squad. There was no high school basketball team that year. We did not do much track work but a few of the boys worked out and went to the Arkansas Valley Track Meet at Wichita. Leslie Wallace Won second place in the half-mile. Our class this year started with a membership of twenty-six, and although few in number we have demonstrated to the other classes that we are not weak. Carl Stempel entered C. H. S. as a Junior, coming from Wichita High School. As a class we progressed rapidly in all lines. We started the year very successfully by having an uninterrupted class party. Twelve Juniors held school offices during the year. Our greatest showing was made in athletics. Ten Juniors were on the football squad, seven of these men receiving C's. We started the basketball season by winning the class championship, three of the first basketball team being Juniors. The Junior girls made a good showing in basketballg although defeated by the Senior girls for class championship, four of the girls made the first team. In the cross-country run, held March 23, the first five to finish were Juniors, Wallace taking first place, Blakey second, and Stemple third. Out of the 66 points made we won 47. As a whole, our past history is one to be proud of, and next year we expect to make a record that will be hard to surpass. We have the material in our class that will be the equal of any class graduated from the high school. Earl Hcmdkins: Keep off my territoryf' ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 1 Wi ' x 19 Z, X MQ y' , .AH 5 1 - , I it - 1' ff , 0 - , P ,4 'C f ,14:i -aLT 'T:gffv I efi g-F ,,Fff,, i a, H 1,-'gif -Y v.:-4 ,WEQL5 i---if 'N ef? ,Z fr ,W fr? ,,.Qi.-qi! f C V Y-49 ' ' -T1 'd': 'l --J f , 'ig' ' Y-, -1414 W A ,, .. ,., SO PHOMORE Ernest Palmer: What's goin' on here? ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 1 w U2 U2 41 P-I O H DG O 2 O I D-4 O U1 bl UI E' x Susie Johnson: Say, where is the lesson, anyway ALFALFA BLOSSOMS The Svnpbnmurz Cllilass CLASS OFFICERS ROBERT CASAD ......,.., .... - , ...... 1 .....,...,....,..,........ P reszdent EDNA BIRD ....,.,...., .. ...... Vzce Preszdent ALTA ANDERSON ..,...RR. ....... S ec1eta1'y Treasurer Alta Anderson Humphrey Beck Edna Bird Estelle Calkins Earl Handkins Susie Johnson Ernest Palmer Forrest Rodman Sylvia Williams Ward Swank Class Colors: Red and White. Class Flower: Red Carnation. Motto: Ambition knows no rest. CLASS YELL Vas is das? Vas is das? Neunzehn sebenzehn, Das is vas. CLASS ROLL Blanche Beck Gladys Beckett Esther Busse Robert Casad Lora Harris Hershel Meid Lillian Rayburn Helen Rodman Hazel Woolf Erman Lansdown Sylvia Williams: Ah, you old pill! Y i 40 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS bupbumure Iiaisturp In the fall of 1913 a band of forty-three boys and girls, gathered together from the four corners of Cheney, marched to the High School, knocked, and were admitted by the Juniors and Seniors. They were at once made to feel at home in the stu'dious atmosphere. During their Freshman year, when they thought they were so far from being Hfreshi' and green, as the other classes called them, they studied hard and used much of the midnight oil. The question that was always uppermost in their minds was, How did the Seniors attain their knowledge? The Freshman year soon came to a close and at the opening of the Sophomore year there was a faithful band of twenty left, many of those who had been Freshmen having moved away or passed to the Junior year. The Sophomores are a very happy lot of young people who meet their fellow students with a jolly, happy greeting, however, their love of fun does not hinder them from studying hard, and from all appearances they will hold their own with previous classes. Ward Swank, a member of the Sophomore Class, is to represent the Cheney High School in the County Spelling Contest this year. Last year he won second place in the county. Three of the Sophomore boys have won letters this year in football. Watch them as they progress and see what a strong class of Seniors they will make. Ward Swank: O, I should worry. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS l QVC ff' fi . ffl! 'MO K '-'r M 4 Q ' . .X Pl X , A05 nk! ' U I . U ' Q U Fa-'csbman Blanche Beck: A capital S will start a Stoehr ALFALFA BLOSSOMS SS FRESHMAN CLA E TH Fi' Jn vo- 3' CE Y Q1 3 P J: T5 CT' 14 T 3 5 O CY' SD FI Cf' S53 Ph '1 99 P-4- Q- O Pb N C ll' Pb ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 43 The Jfresbman Glass CLASS OFFICERS HARVEY STEMPEL ........ .,,..........A.............,......., .......,,..... P 1 'esidevzt HAROLD KUTZ ..,,,,.,..... ...........A.,. V ice-President THERESA BONHAM ........ ...,..., S ecretary-Treasurer Class Colors: Yellow and Black. Class Flower: Pink Carnation. Motto: Without halting, Without rest, lifting better up to best. CLASS YELL Hippity Hi and hippity huss, Other classmen better notmonkey with usg We tie them in bundles and toss them around, Where, like other rubbish, they cumber the ground. CLASS ROLL Chas. Beckett Hazel Cunningham Emmitt Arthur Theresa Bonham Marie Davis Roscoe Goodman Earl Jowers Harold Kutz Paul Lindholm Louise Nester Mae Riggs William St. Clair Iva Terry Chester Hartley Nettie Koontz Helen Garrison Wilbur Handkins Anna Klinker Frank Liggett Mabel Meid Gladys Pagett Fern Robey Harvey Stempel Rolland Wolf U Dora Cooper Gladys Beckett: The best things come in the smallest packages 1 l g . 44 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Jfresbman Ibisturp It was on September 7th that the Freshman Class of 1914-15 gathered at the Cheney High School for their first year of high school Work. They were a brilliant, level-headed, intelligent bunch of young people, always anxious to see things go. About twenty-one boys and girls enrolled as Freshmen, later four other students entered the class, making a total enrollment of twenty-five in the class., Different class parties were held during the year, bringing them closer together. Before starting to school they had no idea of what high school life would be like, but it, is said to their credit that they soon adapted themselves to the new surroundings and all of the class have decided to go on through high school, at least. It is the aim of the Freshman Class to break many records and establish new precedents in the school before they have finished a four years' course. When it comes to brains, the Freshman Class is not far behind, and they expect to set a standard for the classes that follow them that will make them rustle. Pauline Blakey: We might as well Work when We have to. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Saigon! bong Our school, it is a jolly home, Swe-de-le-We-dum-bum, We love it still Where'er We roam, Swe-de-le-we-dum-bum, The very songs We used to sing, Swe-de-le-we-tchu-hi-ra-sa, 'Mid memory's echoes long shall ring, Swe-de-le-we-dum-bum. CHORUS I Oh, Cheney High! Cheney High! Swe-de-le-we-tchu-hi-ra-sa, Oh, Cheney High! Cheney High! Swe-de-le-we-dum-bum. As Freshmen when we entered first, Swe-de-le-we-dum-bum, Examinations were the Worst, Swe-de-le-we-dum-bum, But when we reach our Senior year, Swe-de-le-We-tchu-hi-ra-sa, Of such things we have lost our fear, Swe-de-le-we-dum-bum. In Senior year We act our part, Swe-de-le-We-dum-bum, In making love and Winning hearts, Swe-de-le-We-dum-bum, The saddest tale we have to tell, Swe-de-le-we-tchu-hi-ra-sa, Is when we bid our friends farewell, f Swe-de-le-We-dum-bum. And then into the World We come, Swe-de-le-we-dum-bum, We've made good friends and studied some, Swe-de-le-We-dum-bum, And till the sun and moon shall set, Swe-de-le-we-tchu-hi-ra-sa, We'11 love and reverence Cheney yet, Swe-de-le-We-dum-bum. Ruth Crum: I have all the light I need. J .ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Clarence Grett: We've got 'em goin', let's keep 'em goin ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 47 015132 Qtuhent Zguhp QBrgani3atiun The Student Body Association of the Cheney High School was organ- ized September 14, 1914, by the students and faculty of the high school. The following officers were elected to serve during the first semester of the school year: Clair Casad, President g Frank Liggett, Vice-President, and Emma Grett, Secretary-Treasurer. Among the things undertaken and accomplished during the first semester was the High School Carnival, which was a decided success from every standpoint, about two hundred of the patrons of the school attending and over 385.00 being added to the student body treasury. From time to time cooked food sales were given, the Domestic Science class furnishing the food and the proceeds going to the treasury. A Victrola was purchased by the student body to be used in the penmanship classes and chorus work. It was found very helpful in enabling the Chorus to learn a new selection quicker by hearing it sung on the Victrola by famous singers. At the begining of the second semester officers were elected to hold office during the remainder of the school year. They were as follows: Paul Walton, President, Austin Jennings, Vice-President, and Paul Blakey, Secretary-Treasurer. The things that have been most important in the last semester's work were the High School Fair, at which time each department of the school made a display of some kind. The patrons of the school were very much impressed by the displays made, and the Fair as a whole went very far in bringing the people of the community into touch with the school and school work. The comic opera, Mr. Mikado, was given by the young people of the school and was very successful, judging from the standpoint of the audience. Food sales were given during the last half as they had been in the first part of the year, and were found to be very efficient as a source of funds. This is the first year that the student activities and functions of the school have been under student control. The officers of the student body with two persons elected from each of the four classes and the faculty as advisors constituted the Student Council, which governed all student activities. This year's work has proven that the students will work better when they are consulted about the school affairs than when they may have no part in it whatever. Verdi Harris: I don't say the same thing twice. , L ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Gin tba Seniors Ye who love sweet strains of music, Love the ballads of the nations, Wish to know the noble Seniors And their work in Cheney High School. Listen to this Kansas story, To this tale I now will tell you. Nineteen eleven to the high school, On a bright September morning, Earnest students came together, Came with purpose strong and mighty, And they called them then the Freshmen Each has grown since then in wisdom And the annals of the high school, Since this youthful bevy entered, Have in many ways been prospered. Many were the hikes and parties That the schoolroom to them whispered. Many were the rides by moonlight Filled with fun and sweet surprises, And the breezes oft re-echoed With their shouts and merry laughter, With their school songs gay and lusty, As their homeward way they wended, While the moon was softly shining. Oh, for time and space to mention All the pranks the Juniors ventured, All the ice cream confiscated, All the apples stolen from them. But all this was but a side line To activities of learning. Some with music oft have helped us, Others delved in science's coffers. Some have found Domestic Science A delightful occupation. Others in a schoolroom yonder See a life of useful service. Some, geometrical solutions, History and language ponder. So they've mingled work with pleasure, Soon will pass from school the Seniors, Out into the world about them, And we hope in useful labors We may often meet these people. Letha Lessenden: I didn't know it was that way ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 49 t bcramhleh Zltitles When the frost is on the pumpkin, In the village by the sea, Loudly the bell in the old tower rings, No wedding bells for me. Tramp, tramp, tramp, the boys are marching, On the trail of the lone- some pine, Let me live in a house by the side of the road,', and feed my lonely swine. The boast of heraldy, the pomp of power, all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave, await alike the enevitable hourg the paths of glory lead but to The shade of the old apple tree, W'here Maude Muller raked the hay, where the Barefoot boy with cheeks of tan whistles Where, O where can he be ? Where, O where, is my little dog gone? Call the wanderer home, His brow is wet with honest sweat, Leave, ah! leave him not alone. Then soon with the emblem of truth overflowing, and dripping with coolness they rose from the well. The old oaken bucket, the iron-bound bucket, the bucket and Towser arose from the well. But What is the use of sadly pining, behind the clouds the sun is still shining. Luck be with him when they meet again, Down where the morning glories twine, as They stand on the bridge at midnight, In the shadow of the pines, As they stood on the bridge at midnight, In the shadow of the pines, One sweetly solemn thought enters the young man's mind. I love thee dearly, Sweet Adeline, there is just one word for which I long. She looked at him with a winning smile, and said, Sail on, sail on, sail on. -SUNNY JIM. The Zlauhn The hobo is a lazy chap, He hangs around the train, And a natural parasite He always will remain. He wakes up in the morning With a hungry streak, And thinks a young spring chicken 'Twill be his place to sneak. His route lies through the orchard, And to the chicken coop, He selects for his breakfast An old hen with the roup. , Then for the coffee pot he starts, And thinks he's in a trance, When the mighty bull dog Gets him by the pants. -P. B., '16. Gladys Marshall: I don't care if it is rusty. ALFALFA BLOSS OMS THE ASSEMBLY ROOM THE OFFICE Esther Northcutt: 'iLife is one joke after another O Q ALFALFA BLOSSOMS DOMESTIC SCIENCE LABORATORY blaring in the jfirst Beaten It has just stopped raining And the groiind's not very soilndj The birds will soon be singing, And the green grass grows all around Yes, the green grass grows all around, With here and there a weed, But if it don't stop raining The June bags will go to seed. lVe'Ue good prospects for garden sass In the Agriculture patch. The sun will soon be shining And then the chickens hatch. The old chinch bug comes flying by With a broad grin on his face,- H e thinks when the wheat grows larger, Of him we'll find a trace. -P. B., '16, Reta Rainsdalez Most generally it's this way ALFALFA BLOSSOMS The Cllrinifnn anh the 131112 Our hearts now fill with gladness, For vict'ries we shall win, As the boys and girls of Cheney In the contest now begin. We will sing with voices tender, With words so clear and true, For our high school stands defender Of the Crimson and the Blue. Through the four long years of high school, 'Midst the scenes we love so well, As the mystic charm of knowledge We vainly seek to spell. Or we win athletic vict'ries, When the football we pursue,- Still we'll work for dear old Cheney And the Crimson and the Blue. While the joys of life are with us, And our hearts are young and gay, We will stand by those who love us, And vict'ry bring away. So we'll banish care and sadness And the right thing we will do,' And our school will smile in gladness 'Neath the Crimson and the Blue. When our high school days are over, And the cares of life we feel,' When our dearest friends have left us, And our troubles are so real, Still we'll think of dear old Cheney And the students good and true, Then our hearts will cheer the spirit Of the Crimson and the Blue. Myrtle Robison: My papa said so and I reckon he knows ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 53 , ,- aw - 1--ff - 1-nfh'- '-v f-, 'sf Fi -emma '?'xUf I 5:33. P' ?PrQfQ3 3,151-.' f-i'-rg--Ev :iff-33,95-.h egfifibg 4-53-jf'5 n Owns , ..A-.43 I-,., V -, 1 5 rlrww R . 354 ' - Lf ' 'L T' .. is-ina . L H r - - E- .Hin l :I if' 1 -. ly. .- J,.s.ig rrp -If .- . ' . YQLJTC ,A 'S r - ' fi: ' 2 Q . ' ,1 f y a, 3 -,M Q . K . Lf-A '-T9 , Q, 'A' 5 L j f- K A if Az - I1 qi 1 s ,air V ' - C5 xgwa avvu dtxxxtma V Q QL 0 T' D 3 K BHK BLUE Carl Stempel: When I get my farm and --' ALFALFA BLOSSOMS H H Roy Yarberry: You can count me in ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 55 E. MEI. QE. Q. The Young Women's Christian Association of Cheney was organized on March 3, 1908, by Mrs. C. A. Mahin. It was affiliated with the National Association in October of the same year. Miss Jeanette Walters gave several very interesting talks to the girls, starting them out in the Christian life. Since then many High School teachers have aided the girls in their endeavor to reach every girl in school, and their work is very much appre- ciated. Among these teachers were Miss Mary Kesler, Miss Mabel Sal- mons, Miss Constance Carlisle and Miss Mina Lunden, the present ad- visory officer. Every year large delegations attend the State Conventions. This year seventeen, the largest delegation at the convention, attended the one at El Dorado. Five girls have gone to the West Central Field Conference in Colorado. Two girls attended the conference at Estes Park, Colorado, last August. These conferences in the mountains are of great help to the girls individually, besides the good they do for the local Association. The weekly devotional meetings, held on Tuesday evenings, are led by the girls, teachers and Women of the community and have proven very interesting as well as beneficial. Such topics as Religion in the Home, Etiquette, What the Little Sisters Expect from Their Big Sisters, and The Ideal Woman are discussed and are of practical value to the everyday life of every girl. A Bible Study Class was organized this year and the Life of Jesus Christ taken up. Every Easter morning a sunrise prayer meeting is held in one of the churches. In the Missionary meet- ings, held jointly with the Y. M. C. A. once a month, the needs of the different countries are discussed and studied. The membership campaigns are always an interesting feature at the beginning of each school year. Miss Halsey, the student secretary of this field, visited the Association in December of last year, and encouraged the girls in their work. Two new departments were installed this year, the Association News Committee and the Music Committee. These have aided in bettering the work of the Association. T Thanksgiving and Christmas were observed by the giving of tokens to the elderly people, as well as those in need. The social activities of the Y. W. C. A. assist largely in setting the ., 56 ALFALFA BLOSSOMIS social Standard of the whole school. The annual students' reception at the beginning of the year, the reception in honor of the Alumni and the one at the end of the year are held jointly with the Y. M. C. A. and a large crowd of young people is always present. The kid parties, Hwienie roasts and taffy pulls are always enjoyed by the girls. The Association is endeavoring to bridge the gap between the eighth grade and the high school. It is trying to promote a friendlier feeling among the girls and to help in their spiritual life. The one end toward which all efforts are turned is to win every girl in school for Christ. The visit of the Kingman girls in February was one of the most enjoyable events of the year. At this time Miss Jennie Cole, one of the secretaries of the Wichita City Y. W. C. A., spent the day, giving practical and beneficial talks to girls. At the close of the day's program a supper was enjoyed, the little Sisters of the grades acting as waitresses. The memories of this visit will linger long in the minds of the girls as the most pleasant in the year 1915. V Y. W. C. A. CABINET 1914-15 1915-16 LILLIAN WOODWARD ...... President ............. ......... P AULINE BLAKEY ESTHER ANDERSON ..,..... ....... V ice-President ....,,... ..,.....,,., E MMA GRETT STELLA HANDKINS ......... ........ S ecretary ....... ......... G OLDIE JONES EMMA GRETT .......,...... ...,.... T rewsurer .......... ,................ E DNA BIRD LOUISE KROEKER ...,.. ....... D evotional ......... ....,.. A LTA ANDERSON MINNIE HAMIC ....... ..... M issiomwy ......... ........,.... M ARY ST. CLAIR J ENNIE STOKER ......... ,...... B ible Study ........ ......,.. L ILLIAN RAYBURN PAULINE BLAKEY ........ ....... S ocial Service ...... ........ L EATHA LESSENDEN ALTA ANDERSON .............................. Social ..............,.. ........ S YLVIA WILLIAMS GLADYS MARSHALL ................. lssociation News ...........,..,... ESTELLE CALKINS SYLVIA WILLIAMS ....... ............... M uszc .......... .ESTHER LINDHOLM Paul Blakey: Pass the chicken, please. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS The 392231 of Sunshine When the world is dark about you, And your sun's behind a cloud, And your face is long and shapeless, And you speak your woes aloud. How you wish for a little sunshine To cheer you on your way,' That your life would change from darkness That the clouds would pass away. Then by chance a sunny fellow Happens over by the way, And he soon has you seeing The bright sunshine of the day. Then your spirit changes quicklyg It rises by leaps and bounds, For the sunshine which you sought for Has suddenly been found. What would this old world come to If there were no sunny lives To cheer our downcast spirits And bring sunshine from the skies. . -M. M., '15, Leslie Wallace: Any old place to hang my hat ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Herlzcrzf Hoplciws: All I Want is a chance ALFALFA BLOSSOMS S9 g y.1H+I.c.a. The Young Men's Christian Association of the High School and com- munity was organized in the year 1909. The beginning of the Association was only a small group of boys who met for Bible Study, led by R. R. Gregory. The class was organized by H. Dadisman, State Y. M. C. A. Secretary, who came to Cheney in the year 1908 and explained to the High School boys the plans for a Young Men's Christian Association. No fur- ther steps were taken at this time. From this group several of the boys were sent to the State Convention at Lawrence. The boys returned with the idea of forming a real Association and on February 20, 1909, the fel- lows met and adopted a constitution and elected officers. On Wednesday evening of each week of the school year at eight o'clock, the meetings have been held in the High School assembly room. The devo- tionals are very interesting, consisting of discussions and addresses on different phases of the Christian life and problems of young men's lives. The meetings are led by the boys of the school or influential men of the town. T The purpose of the Association is to instill into the minds and lives of the fellows, principles that will be of lasting benefit to them as they take their places in the different vocations they will choose to pursue dur- ing their life. The fellows of the school feel that the Y. M. C. A. is a very important factor in their lives, in enabling them to become more ef- ficient in every walk of life. The Association has been very earnest in its endeavor to develop a full rounded man from each fellow who comes in touch with its influence. Three delegates were sent to the Summer Camp of the Y. M. C. A., held at Maple Hill, in June, 1914. The boys who attended this Conference will always remember it as a bright spot in the year's work. Over thirty fellows attended the Kansas Older Boys' Conference, held in Wichita, February 5, 6, and 7, where they received a new and broader view of life's purpose and Christianity in general. Of the different events of the year, the Grader's Track Meet and Reading Contest is one of the greatest. It not only gives the graders of the country schools an idea of what the Y. M. C. A is, but also a greater desire to finish their education and enter the Cheney High School. The banquet held in April for the men and boys is another great feature of the year's work. The banquet is an annual affair and here the old presi- dent gives an outline of the W-ork that the Association has accomplished Otie Butts: I know, but I just can't think of it. , 60 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS and the new president gives the plans of the Work to be undertaken dur- ing the succeeding year. The State Secretary, L. K. Hall, was the main speaker at this year's banquet. This year's work has been very successful from the standpoint of the student for very practical benefit has been derived directly from the Asso- ciation. The fellows feel that the Y. M. C. A. is an essential to efficient school Work. 1914-15 1915-16 CALVIN BROWN ...,,, ...,.......... P resident .,......... ,................ R oss MEANS WILBUR BUDD ...... Vice-President ........ ......... C LARENCE GRETT FRANK LIGGETT ,,,,..,,, ....,,.. S ecretary ...... ............. A LVA PIPKIN CLARENCE GRETT ....... ..... MERLE MILLHORN CLAIR CASAD ..,..... ALLEN WARREN... PAUL WALTON ........ ........ Ross MEANS ........................ ....,.. PROF. W. W. CURFMAN ......... .,,..Treasure1' ...Membershipw ....,.P1'og1'am....... ,....Bible Study .. .Personal Work ....... ......... .Faculty Adviser .,....... ...HFRANK LIGGETT CHESTER HARTLEY , .... ........., C ARL STEMPEL ,.,.,...,CLYDE DIBBENS .AUSTIN JENNINGS PAUL BLAKEY Mzsszomzry ....................... .PRoF. W. W. CURFMAN Clyde Dibbens: I am thankful for a good understanding. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Emma Gfrett: My! Did you ever! ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Goldie Jones: That's it, that's it ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 63 The ikappa Gamma literary Sucietp At the beginning of the school year the student 'body was divided into two literary societies, one of which was called the Kappa Gamma Literary Society and the other the Oxford. Fifty members were enrolled in each society and the Kappa Gammas immediately went to work with a determin- ation to make the literary work a real feature of their year's school work. The society is divided into three divisions. This enables the students to appear in some literary program six times during the year, programs being given one week by the Kappa Gamma Society and the next week by the Oxfords. The purpose of the Kappa Gamma Literary Society is to give the members a chance to become accustomed to appearing in public and to enable them to make a pleasing appearance before an audience. Oratory, declamation, music and Work along that line have been the principal things taken up this year. The programs were not always held at the school house, for occasion- ally both literary societies would give a joint program at the City Hall, where those who took part would have to face a large audience of strangers. The great benefit derived from this work can hardly be estimated. With Misses Millhaubt, Lunden and Garinger as faculty members of the society, the Kappa Gammas have been able to get in touch with real literary society work and accomplish things that will help them to make a success of whatever they undertake during their later life. The Kappa Gamma Literary Society has raised the standard of the class of enter- tainment appreciated by the student body, and given them a deeper reali- zation of what should enter into their life's activities. 1st Semester HAROLD KUTZ ....,. ROBERT CASAD ..... EMMA GRETT ...... OFFICERS ........Preszdent............ .. ........ Vice-P1'esident..,... ......Secreta1'y..,...... 2nd Semester .........,,,FERN CRUM ....,...HAZEL WOOLF CHESTER HARTLEY WILBUR BUDD .,.....,.. .......... T reasurer ........... .,............ O TTO WOLTER Miss MILLHAUBT ...... ..............,.. C mtic .................. .....,,. M Iss GARINGER BESS HESSEL ,..,.,.,.... .,...... P rogmm Committee ................ SYLVIA WILLIAMS ROBERT CASAD ......,, .,...... P rogram Committee ........ CARL WATSON FERN CRUM ......... ........ P rogram Committee ......., WILBUR BUDD Esther Lindholm: You can't always tell, you know. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Ross Means: How's that? OXFORD LITERARY SOCIETY ALFALFA BLOSSOMS A 65 The Q5XflJI'U literary Svnnietp The Oxford Literary Society was organized October 3, 1914. Officers were elected and a constitution framed. The membership consisted of one- half of the student body and such honorary members as the society saw fit to elect. The literary work was taken up in a different manner this year than heretofore in Cheney High, as this is the first year the literary work has been under student control. The Oxford Society was divided into three divisions, each under one member of the Program Committee. Programs were rendered each Fri- day afternoon by the different divisions in turn, thus making each stu- dent appear on the program once every six weeks. The purpose of the Society is to help its members in becoming able to appear before an audience, and to create an appreciation on the part of the students for a higher class of entertainment. Each student in school sees the others' mistakes and may profit by them. The mistakes made during the program are pointed out by the Critic after each session, so they will not be made a second time. It has brought forth results. Being. under student control, students have taken part who would not have done so otherwise. The students have profited much from their literary work, some making their first at- tempt at speaking in public, and they have done well. The programs as a whole have been very good. They have consisted largely of debates, original readings and music. The debates have been exceptionally good, the speakers selecting their own subjects and getting their own material. Readings that were given proved that Cheney High was not behind in the public speaking art. The musical numbers were much enjoyed, being given by those talented in music. The newspapers, made up of war news, home activities, and local news. Short anecdotes also were given, centered about some student and containing a goodly amount of humor and romance. The work of the societies should be encouraged because the student gets a training that he cannot get elsewhere. It will prove beneficial to him in after life, enabling him to express himself in public. As we review the Work already done, we can say that it has proved not only satisfactory, but also strongly encouraging. lst Semester OFFICERS 2nd Semester MERLE MILLHORN ........ ............ P resident ........, ,,......... R oss MEANS MINNIE HAMIC ....... , .Vice-President... ..... FRANK LIGGETT ALTA ANDERSON ..,... ....... S ecretary ........... . ....... JENNIE STOKER Ross MEANS ...,...... ...... T reasurer ........ .. GLADYS MARSHALL PAUL WALTON ........ . .......... Sergeant ......... AUSTIN JENNINGS PRoF, CURFMAN .......... .. ...,......,. Critic ............... ................ P ROF. KUTZ FRANK LIGGETT ...........,................ Chaplain ........,..,... ....... P AULINE BLAKEY ESTHER LINDHOLM ........ ..... GLADYS MARSHALL CARL STEMPEL ..,.... Program Committee ........ ........... C ARL STEMPEL Program Committee ....,............, ALTA ANDERSON Program Committee ........... .NORWOOD GOODMAN Alva Pipkin: Who's doing this, anyway? , , ,,, 66 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Eukfs jflllixture It is Twilight and I am Down by the old mill stream in the Garden of roses. The perfume of the flowers is permeating the air, and I find myself Dreaming and Just a wearin' for you. I wonder how the old folks are at home, and if It's moonlight in Dixie now. Of course you haven't Forgotten Annie Laurie, Sweet Alice, Kathleen Mavourneen and Sweet Genevieve. The other day they went on a picnic and as they were taking a stroll they discovered that Alice was missing and called, Alice, where art thou? and she answered, I hear you calling me, but did not come until lunch was served In the shade of the old apple tree. While eating they discovered Old Black Joe Coming thro the rye, playing on That ragtime violin. Being a jolly good fellow they handed him a sandwich with Too much mustard, and in anguish he cried, Pass the pickles quick. The Merry Widow and the Prince of Pilsen have had a hard time since you left. The other day they went out boating and while they were Drifting along down the Swanee river he was Pleading with her, and Between you and me he was Excited,', for the boat began to rock. She screamed, Sit down, you're rocking the boat. But he said, Ish ga bibble, never fear, I will Row, row, row till we reach the Har- bor of love. She hung her head and murmured, I've got you Steve. Then they went ashore and as they started up The trail of the lonesome pine, they heard someone calling, Haven't you forgotten something, dearie ? They looked around, there was Casey Jones with the Widow's old gray bonnet. You know we saw him the other night proposing to Martha. More I cannot say now but I will continue In the good old summer time, for Pm coming back to Dixie and to you. Now I must say Good-night, dear, but When Bob White is whist- ling in the meadows, I'll be with you Down by the garden gate. . KID FROM KANSAS. Floyd Thorpe: I've got a brother who's taller yet. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 67 Q Qibanging Zbeart Grandma, after her arrival, was taking a tour of inspection over the pretty new house that she had never seen before, it having been built since her last visit. This is Priscilla's room, announced Priscilla's mother, opening the door. Grandma walked in and Pricilla's mother followed. It was a very pretty room indeed, as far as the furnishings Went-a typical girl's room. A low white bed stood in one corner, with a couple of wicker rockers and a beautiful dressing table near by. White curtains draped the windows, and a little gold clock ticked musically on the shelf. But it was the Walls that caught and held grandma's attention from the very first. One could hardly detect the style of tinting or frescoing because every available space was covered 'with innumerable pictures-pictures for girls. There were pictures of slender girls and short girls 9 girls in big hats and narrow skirts, girls in boating and driving costumes 3 girls in athletic dress, the fashionable girl, the girl in the hammock, the girl in the au- tomobile, the girl in the flying machine, the girl in the pretty dress 5 girls with smiles and girls with smirks. Grandma looked at the walls in silence and Wonder, then she turned to Priscilla's mother and said: Emma, Priscilla doesn't take any interest in missions, does she? What made you think that? asked Priscilla's mother, curiously. Those walls, replied grandma, I knew by them that she did not. Priscilla's mother shook her head. You are quite right, she agreed, just now her head is filled with anything else but missions. She is pay- ing a great deal of attention to her clothes and the best Way to Wear them, and how to have a good time. I am hoping she will soon get over it. Grandma, white haired and saintly, looked again at the picture covered Walls. Then, without expressing herself further, she followed Priscilla's mother out and into another room. Priscilla, light-hearted and girlish, in the smartest of costumes, fluttered into the room some hours later, having been to a garden party. You dear old grandma, she cried, kissing that person affectionately, how good it is to see you! How do you like our new house, and have you seen my room? Grandma nodded. I have been all over, dear, and I have inspected your room and the house is lovely in every way. Alton Ray: I don't ask much, just a Crumf' 1 l l J 68 ALFALFA BLossoMS What do you think of the pictures in my room ? inquired Priscilla, smoothing back a golden lock. I've taken a great deal of trouble to collect them. Every type of girl I could find I've had framed for my room. I did not see one type, said grandma, a trifle gravely. What do you mean? asked Priscilla. , I'll explain later, dear, now I want to hear all about yourself. It has been a long time since I have been here. She did explain one morning. It was Priscilla's birthday, and, as usual, there was a shower of gifts. When grandma came down to break- fast she carried in her arms a picture which she handed to Priscilla as a smile of pleasure lighted up her face, and she said, The type of girl I did not find in your room. Happy birthday, Priscilla. Priscilla took the picture and looked at it. It was a large, beautifully framed picture of a sweet young woman with beautiful hair. The eyes were quiet and smiling and also very livelyg the lips firm. It was a fine womanly face, with courage and purpose in every line. Even Priscilla saw this. Who is it, grandma? she eagerly asked. Grandma put on her spectacles. That, dear, she said gently, is one of our early missionaries. She went with her father, when she was only a girl, to a strange new country across the sea. To do it, she faced dan- gers and difficulties and even death. I have given you her picture, and here is a story of her life. I want you to read it. I am sure it will set you thinking about missions. My dear, you are a girl and only a girl, yet the possibilities in your life for service are by no means small. Don't flitter away the beautiful hours of your youth in things that are not worth while. There is so much you can do, and l want my Priscilla, while she is a girl, to begin with the things that count, not the things that perish with the doing. I want you to study this face, since you are fond of pic- tures. Priscilla was looking at the picture, the young woman who was smiling at her from the elegant frame. Something stirred in her heart oddly, as if the fine eyes were speaking a message to her. And you say, grandma, that she went out as a foreign missionary when she was a young girl? Grandma nodded. Yes, dear, and by so doing she benefited and up- lifted hundreds of other lives, who thus came in contact with her own. Even after a hundred years, her memory is still revered and cherished in the hearts of those who are familiar with her work. Her name is Mary Ann Farney. Ah, Priscilla, we must settle this great question for our- selves , whether we will spend our lives in pleasure or furthering the work that belongs to Him. Mary St. Clair: I like dark nights better. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 69 Priscilla did not reply, but she took the picture and going to the room, hung it where she could look at it the first thing in the morning. To do this she had to remove one of the types of an athletic young woman in boating costume, but Priscilla did not even miss it. With the fine picture on the wall, Priscilla began to tire of the others 3 Not one of you is doing anything or thinking of anything but your- selves, she whispered. I know, because I was one of you myself until just lately. Somehow all of you look as though you didn't belong to the company of this young woman with the steady eyes. While she lived, she wasn't thinking about a good time for herself, or what she was gcing to wear, or whether her hat was in the latest style or notg I know, and all the rest of you seem out of place. Grandma, passing the door that morning, found her deeply immersed in the new book, she passed by silently, well pleased. Several days after that Priscilla vanished into her room and remained busy for several hours. Grandma! she called at last, Oh, grandma! Grandma, being thus summoned, hurried in. The pretty walls were shorn of all their fashionable, up-to-date young ladies in their surprising gowns. Just where she could see it best, was the picture of the young woman missionary, and that was the only picture on Priscilla's walls. Grandma looked, then looked again. She had hoped that the picture might work some changes but she had not even anticipated such a whole- sale revolution as this. My dear, she said, where have all your pictures gone ? Priscilla smiled as she said, Into the oblivion where they belonged. They didn't harmonize with that fine, strong, sweet face, gaudy and over- dressed as they were. I've taken them all down to stay, and I've read your book. It is as fine a story as I have ever read. Grandma, I do thank you for showing me something better, and in such a convincing way, too. A stock of sermons somehow would never have taught me the lesson that sweet pictured face has. I haven't told you before, but I am going into a mission study class next week. I'm ashamed, grandma, of the past, but 1'm going to do better, very much better. Grandma, dear old lady, stood quite still. All at once she too looked at the sweet pictured face on the wall. She rests from her labors yet her works do follow her, she said softly. Priscilla studied very much about missions and about the people in the foreign countries. When she became eighteen years old she went with her uncle to a far off country to teach the people the right, and tell them of the gospel and saving power of Jesus Christ. Otto Walter: Show me the way. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Clllijenep Iaigb QTune: Dixie. J 1. The sunlight ne'er more kindly glances On a fairer school in Kansas, Cheney High! Cheney High! Cheney High! Cheney High! 'Tis there we pass such merry hours 'Mid the scenes which knowledge showers, Cheney High! Cheney High! Cheney High! Cheney High! CHORUS! Yes, we're glad we're in Cheney, Hooray! Hooray! For Cheney High we'll take our stand, To live and work for Cheney. To live, to work and spread the fame of Cheney To live, to work and spread the fame of Cheney 2. Oh, gay the time we had in football, WOrk,,pep, ginger won them all, Cheney High! Cheney High! Cheney High! Cheney High! We're busy now in another line, In basketball we're bound to shine, Cheney High! Cheney High! Cheney High! Cheney High! CHORUS. 3. We're working hard for flying colors, Essay and debate allure us, Cheney High! Cheney High! Cheney High! Cheney High! We're making much of every day, sir, Knowing well what we are here for, Cheney High! Cheney High! Cheney High! Cheney High! CHORUS. 4. Sure, we're striving hard to gather knowledge, And later, in or out of college, Cheney High! Cheney High! R Cheney High! Cheney High! Our Alma Mater friendships bind us, Climbing higher may she find us. Cheney High! Cheney High! Cheney High! Cheney High! CHORUS. Hazel Harris: Work and I fell out some time ago! ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Carl Watsrm: You can't make me mad AI.F'AlQI7A lBI.OE3SCJNIS US CHOR OOL SCH GH bb 5 2 3 H, Cb 3 3 S - B Q Us C5 5 FD Q. o U2 m Q, Ha m 5 S1 Q S E: Q. 4-9- 5' CD 2 o w F' ' HI ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 73 jlillusin Up until this year music has been sadly neglected in the High School, no definite work being done along this line. This year there has been a great revolution in the ideals of the High School students, which has shown itself in more ways than one. During the second semester of school, a High School Chorus was organized, and the students have developed an appreciation for good music which will be of lasting benefit to them. These fifty-five young people have met regularly two periods a week for chorus practice and under the direction of Prof. Curfman have made very rapid progress in their chorus work. Several difficult numbers have been learned in this chorus work, among which are the Bridal Chorus, from the Rose Maid, Summer Roses, The Miller's Wooing, Gypsy Life, and Italia, Italia belovedf' These were sung at public entertainments in the City Hall, before large audiences who did not hesitate to express their appreciation of the work of the chorus. E - One comic drama, Mr, Mikado, which is a burlesque on the opera, The Mikado, was given. There was good opportunity for solo voices, and they were not found wanting, for Mr. Mikado met with the approval of the entire audience. As a result of the efforts put forth during the year, the members of the chorus feel that they have been greatly benefited. If enthusiastic audiences have any significance the chorus has certainly been a success, and this is due in large degree to the efforts of their able director, Supt. Curfman. She was a young and giddy thing, Who watched the passing show. She craved attention with the rest Of womankind, and so She bought a feather for her hat, The longest she could buy, And now no matter where she goes, She's in the public's eye. -Ex. Esther Anderson: Well, I'll try it. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Calvin Brown: 'Tm a joke myself ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 75 Ghz hahah fdlluh The Kodak Club, consisting of members of the High School, was or- ganized for those interested in photography. This is the first time such an organization has been made in the history of the school. The purposes of the club were to enlighten the members on the fine points of kodakery, to get more snapshots for the Annual, and to have a social time together at the meetings. The plans were to have talks given before the club by the photographers of the town, and others who were qualified to give points on the subject. After each business session of the regular meetings a social time was enjoyed by all. A membership fee of twenty-five cents was charged to defray the ex- penses of the socials. Hikes were taken and many became interested in kodakry. As a result of the organization many of the students have de- veloped a desire to take pictures and feel that it is one of the finest ways to preserve the memory of their High School days. The officers who were chosen were as follows: CHESTER HARTLEY ...,,.....,.......................,..................,,,, ,,,,,,,,, T ripofj ESTHER ANDERSON ....... .,,,.,,, T ightwafl CALVIN BROWN .....,.,..,....,,,,...V..,..,.,,.,.,. s,,,,,,,,,, C hief Cook NANNIE LIGGETT and OTIS BUTTS ......... ....,.. B ottle Washers iBbilw24vnbP Little drops of water, Frozen on the walk, Make the naughty adjectives Mix in people's talk. Clair Casad: I Wish they'd put in some sidewalks in the south part of town. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Fern Crum: The class of '14 was good, but '15 is bette ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Q Jfrienh tu Jillian Let me live in a house by the side of the road, Where the rcwe of men go by,' The men who are good, the men who are bad, As good, and as bad, as I. I would not sit in the scorner's seat, Or hurl the eynic's ban Let me live in a house by the side of the road, And be a friend to rmin. I see from my house by the side of the road, By the side of the highway of life, The men who press on with the ardor of hope, The men who are faint with the strife. But I turn not away from their smiles nor their tears, Both parts of an infinite plan: Let me live in my house by the side of the road, And be a friend to man. Let me live in my house by the side of the road, Where the race of men go by: They are good, they are bad, they are weak, they are strong Wise, foolish,-and so am I. Then why should I sit in the scorner's seat, Or hurl the cynic's ban? Let me live in my house by the side of the road, And be oi friend to man. Loyd Gawthrop: Wait till I get my aeroplane finished. , N ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Nannie Liggett: O, I don't Want to do that ALFALFA BLOSSOMS WH LETIWK X ,g 5 bmpy- 'A X7 4 6 , 1 jk f ',,- Q A, ' . ff J Q7 -f , ,fv . fe! f J 2, if K 5 J, ' tf I . .5 Y h M- K Aj , Q4 ,Zigi ' K ' fQi 5f fibQi fi ff ' X 'ix' 'S 'i'.l?T XX N, X -, . s wnfq, . x, gf f- 4, 'X V ff, , ! sgif,g, X 1 Q 2 I fx , . x Q X r Q J,- 1 A-,,6g7?'F - Qv 4 H n W Stelba Hamllcms: Just wait till I'm a teacher. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Leonard Ortiz: Ah bane a Swede ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 81 jfunthall The first call of Prof. Curfman was answered by about nineteen fel- lows who had been looking forward to this first invitation to gridiron prac- tice. Each fellow was determined to win a position on the team or make some one else work mighty hard for his position. Last year's initial men Were: Orth, Budd, Grett, Yarberry, E. Thorpe, F. Thorpe, Walton and Wallace. New material and men who took part in some of last year's games were: Stempel, Koon, Pipkin, Wolter, Liggett, Kutz, Watson, Blakey, Ray and Jennings. The opening game of the season was played on the local gridiron, and Mt. Hope left town with the short end of a 31 to 7 score. The Mt. Hope boys put up a clean, scrappy game, but they couldn't solve Cheney's for- mation or break up her forward passes. Mt. Hope's left end intercepted a short forward pass and raced seventy yards for a touchdown. This was as large a score as any of Cheney's opponents could get this season. The second game was also on the local field, and for the first time in the history of the schools, Kingman went down to defeat before the locals. The game started with the ball in Cheney's possession and the backs rushed through the Kingman line at will, until the ball was fumbled on the four yard line, when Kingman took it over for a touchdown. After this, by line plunging and end runs, C. H. S. forced the pigskin over twice and the game ended with the score 13 to 7 in favor of Cheney. . The third game was played at Mt. Hope. F. Thorpe and Rusty Orth were out of the line-up, weakening the team to a great extent. In a slow, featureless game Cheney High won by the score of 19 to 0. The fourth game was played on the local gridiron, Conway Springs being the opposing team, eagerly seeking the goat of Cheney High School, but from the first kickoff the outcome of the game could easily be seen. The red and the blue piled up a score of 40 to O against the Conway lads. The next victims were the Clearwater boys. The game was fast and very exciting, but Clearwater could do no better than make a field goal, while Cheney pushed the oval across the line three times. The score at the close of the game stood 19 to 3 in favor of Cheney High. Newton High School was the sixth team to try their luck with the Cheney fellows. The local's whirlwind start, making two touchdowns in the first five minutes of play, swept the Newton team off their feet. New- ton then settled down and the remainder of the game was the hardest fought game of the season, each team getting one touchdown. When the Elmer Thorpe: A man can't do better than his best. 82 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 4 smoke cleared off and the score was learned it was found that Cheney had won by the score of 20 to 6, with only one more game to win in order to have a perfect score for the whole season. Backed up by fifty-seven auto loads of loyal rooters, the football heroes left home for Conway Springs, confident of a Turkey Day victory, realizing at the same time that they had one of the hardest battles of the season before them. The whistle blew at 3 130 and the battle was on. Dur- ing the first half neither team had much advantage of the argument. But in the second period the Cheney fellows were successful in pushing the pigskin over the line twice. The strength of Cheney's line was revealed when she held Conway for downs within three yards of her goal line. When the game ended Cheney held up the big end of a 13 to O score. The football season was one of the most successful features of this year's work. The team played such teams as Kingman, Newton and Con- way Springs, and it is greatly to their credit that they finished the season without losing a single game. SCORE Cheney High School ....... ..... 3 1 Mt. Hope High School ,.i.,.. Cheney High School ,.,.... ...,. 1 3 Kingman High School .,.,.,. Cheney High School ....... ,.... 1 9 Mt. Hope High School ,,.,,.,, Cheney High School ....... ..... 1 9 Clearwater High School .,........,. Cheney High School ....... ..... 4 0 Conway Springs H. S .,.,....... Cheney High School ....,.. ..... 2 0 Newton High School ......... Cheney High School ....... ........ 1 3 Conway Springs H. S ........ ...i.. Total C. H. S ......... .,,.... 1 55 Opponents ........,... ...... 2 3 Watson Walton, E. Thorpe, Wallace, Jennings, Blakey, F. Thorpe, Yarberry O O O I O O O O Budd O Orth Liggett O O Grett O Substitutes: Wolters, Pipkin. Ollie White: I don't see why that is. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Bess Hessel: Just let me have my Way ALFALFA BLOSSOMS BASKETBALL TEAM Earl Claris: White is my favorite color L l ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 85 Buys' Basket 385111 After a successful football season, Coach Curfman's first call for basketball practice was answered by about a dozen fellows, all of whom were determined to win a position on the team. None of the fellows had ever played basketball before, but had sufficient determination to carry it through the season. The hall secured for basketball purposes was very small and inefficient to accommodate a basketball team, but the fellows made the best of it and went to work. The first game of the season was played with the fast Milton goal tossers, who romped away with a 23-to-58 victory. This was a little dis- couraging but Never give up is the spirit of all Cheney athletic teams, so they accordingly went to work with renewed zeal to make the basket- ball season as successful as possible. The second game also was with Milton, but on their own court. This time the score was 19 to 50, again in favor of Milton. A victory was then gained over Cunningham by the score of 58 to 36. Friends University second team then came to Cheney and were defeated by the score of 39 to 13. The fifth game was with Friends University on their own court and they defeated Cheney 24 to 27. The sixth game Cheney won from Goddard by the score of 85 to 15. The last game of the season was with Kingman, who succeeded in piling up a 58-to-17 score. Bad roads made it impossible for Cheney to play all the games that had been scheduled for the season, and only seven were played. After the basketball season the boys started in on track work. The line-up: Grett, Center, Handkins, Forwardg Means, Forward, Walton, Guardg Yarberry, Guardg Hartley, Forwardg Liggett, Guard. Wilbur Budd: I always have to give in. L 4 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM Miss Hothcm: Beg pardon, something more, please ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 87 Girls' Basket 185111 Girls' athletics began when the girls stood on the sidelines at the football games, rooting to make the football team an all-victorious one, however, this did the boys more good than it did the girls. Girls' athletics took a real form when twenty-two girls met and elected Mr. Curfman coach, Sylvia Williams captain, and Bess Hessel manager. Parham's Hall was secured and practice was begun in earnest. The girls turned out every evening to make the other girls have to work hard to make a place on the regular team. The first game was played with Milton, at Cheney. It was a very good game for the opening of the season. The girls succeeded, in making more points than the Milton girls, as the final score of the first game of the season was 33 to 13 in favor of the Cheney girls. In about two weeks the girls went to Milton for a return game. Milton's team played a faster game than before but our girls were too much for them, and the final score was in favor of Cheney. On account of bad weather all the games scheduled were not played. But late in the season Cheney went to Kingman and played one of the hardest games of the season. It was hard to tell which team would be the winner until the last minute, but Kingman was able in the last few minutes of play to make a couple of field goals, which made the score 16 to 13 in their favor. On the following Saturday Kingman came to Cheney for the return game, in which they were able to defeat the locals by the score of 17 to 14.1 Girls' basketball in Cheney High School was placed on a firm footing and enough basketball spirit was created to insure the popularity of the sport for some time to come. Basketball is about the only athletic sport in which the girls can take a part in a school where there is no gymnasium. This fact accounts for the large number of girls who practiced basketball this year. , T - C The line-up: Bess Hessel CCaptainJ, Forward, Reta Ramsdale, For- ward, Sylvia Williams fManagerJ, Guard, Emma Grett, Guard, Louise Kroeker, Guard, Esther Lindholm, First Center, Pauline Blakey, Second Center. Substitutes: Mary St. Clair, Fern Crum, Jennie Stoker. Norwood Goodman: Appendicitis is no joke. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Minnie Hamic: Well, I sleep with my mouth shut, anyway. JUNIOR BASKETBALL TEAM ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 89 ilnterdass Easkzt Ball At the very beginning of the basketball season, games were played between the different classes of the school to determine in which class the champion team was to be found, as well as to create enthusiasm for the basketball season, and develop material from which to pick a winning' first team. In the series the Sophomores defeated the Freshmen, the Seniors defeated the Freshmen and Sophomores, and the Juniors won from each of the three classes, giving them the championship of the school. It can hardly be realized how much good a class championship series Will do for a high school basketball squad. The Juniors had a very successful team and were able to play team Work in a Way that insured them of a successful season. Some very good basketball material must be developed next year if this bunch of fellows is to be defeated. 2 Louise Kroeker: Come on, let's have some fun. T? 90 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Merle Milllmrn: My ambition: 'To have a steady run on the Santa Fe ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 91 . Ulirack Some of the members of the high school looked on longingly as the members of the football and basketball squads trained and played the interscholastic games. They wanted to be in the sports and felt their muscles twitch and their blood tingle. They shook their heads and, sigh- ing, said to themselves and others that when spring came they would show people how they could run and work. The first pulse of track enthusiasm came when it became known that the County Track and Field Meet would be held at Cheney in 1915. The next came when Prof. Curfman called the boys together and outlined a cross-country run, an interclass meet, and an individual meet. Training rules were established and by the 23rd of March the fleet-foots established a good pace to begin the season when they finished the two-mile cross- country run in twelve minutes. The annual went to press too soon to record the results of the class, individual, and county meets, but the Juniors were boasting of their intentions and every one was working hard to put Cheney on the map in the County Meet. Some of the fellows who are showing up in good shape in track and field work are: Merle Millhorn, Leslie Wallace, Frank Liggett, Clarence Grett, Paul Walton, Elmer and Floyd Thorpe, Roy Yarberry, Alva Pipkin, Austin Jennings and Paul Blakey. With these fellows working for C. H. S. in the County Track Meet it is expected that some good records will be made. 23111 Psalm ikehiseh Miss Hothan is my teacherg I shall not worry. She maketh me to sit up and take notice. She leadeth me in the paths of knowledge for her salary's sake. She storeth my brain. Yea, though I stray from old C. H. S., I will fear no evil, for Prof. Curfman will give me a permit. Thy rules and regulations they comfort me now and then. Thou annointest my head with rulers. My brain runneth over. Thou preparest a pink slip for me in the presence of my classmates. Surely brain fever will follow me all the days of my life, and l will dwell in Miss Millhaubt's English class forever. Jennie Stoker: You could hardly say that, could you. . J 92 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS jfuuthall en WAYNE W. CURFMAN Coach Curfman is from Southwestern College at Winfield, Kansas. He is a coach of football, basket- ball and track athletics. Since his coming to C. H. S., athletics have been placed on a strong basis. It is to him We owe our success. ,' I' CLARENCE GRETT To Captain Grett is due much credit for the suc- cessful season of 1914. He is a hard hitter' and sure ground gainer, a fullback and one of the best passers in the state. Grett will steer the 1915 squad. Paul Walton: Now dO1'1,t you laugh. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS PAUL BLAKEY Paul Blakey is a hard hitter, good thinker, and can be depended upon to do his share. Tommy will probably tackle next year. FRANK Ll GGETT Frank Liggett, probably the fastest man on his feet, the surest tackler, and one of the best ground gainers will manage the 1915 team. We :ire proud of Jitney g he stands for Safety First. FLOYD THORPE Floyd Thorpe is a full brother to Elmer, in posi- tion, strength, and speed. He will occupy a berth at tackle next year and will be a mainstay in the line. Lillian Woodward: It's not red, it's auburn 94 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS ELMER THORPE Elmer Thorpe was a tower of strength to his side of the line. He could make holes in any line, was good at blocking plays, and a sure tackler. Crook will leave a tackle position for some good man. AUSTIN JENNING S Fat Jennings is one of the best centers in the state. Not only his size, but also his quick mind and sure passing will make him a star for 1915. WILBUR BUDD Wilbur Budd, quarterback and smashing half, was a cool, deliberate general, sure passer, and good at tackling and running interference. Bill will leave a hole in the ranks that Will be hard to fill. if I Miss Lunclen: I think I hear a noise. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 95 PAUL WALTON Manager Walton, star booter, a shark at receiv- ing passes on end, an-d good at carying the ball, will be missed from the ranks next year. Bolivar's place will be very hard to fill. ROY YARBERRY At end, Roy Yarberry has a fiendish delight in plucking Grett's passes for long gains. Bose is a good tackler, carries the ball Well, and will be one of the best next year. LESLIE WALLACE Leslie Wallace is a Whirlwind when started. He lacked in experience but will make good next year. Miss Garinger: I wish the mail came oftenerf' , ALFALFA BLOSSOMS CARL WATSON Carl Watson, one of the hardest workers of the squad, will undoubtedly be a heavy plunger next year. LEONARD ORTH Leonard Orth, a man we could always depend upon to carry the ball and to run interference, will be missed next year. Rusty helped to break up the opponents' formations. Miss Milllwubt: Who called Sadie to the phone? ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Mr. Katz: Remember, class, I hold the blue pencil 4 98 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Bumsstic Sniznrz In the fall of 1913, Domestic Science was installed as an elective subject in the Industrial Course. The department was under Miss Lun- den, who has proven very efficient in that line of work. On account of lack of room, the work is hampered to a certain extent, because it is necessary to have classes reciting in the same room, and furthermore there is equipment enough to accommodate only twelve students, and there are always more who desire to take this subject. The Domestic Science equipment is sufficient to give the students a good understanding of the subject, while they do not have a separate room for a laboratory as many schools do. Domestic Science has now been in the school for two years and the girls all look forward with pleasure to the time when it will not be a question of who will get to take the Domestic Science, but rather who will take advantage of the opportunity offered them by a well-equipped Domestic Science laboratory. Prof. Curfman: Where'd you fellows get that picture? ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 99 4 manual Training One of the most recent and profitable additions to the course of elective subjects is Manual Training. Enough tools and benches were installed in the fall of 1913 to accommodate sixteen students Without crowding any. In the Manual Training Department, under Prof. Kutz, the students have made many very attractive and useful articles, which they may justly show with pride. Among the articles made are a great many pieces of furniture which they may take home and put to practical use. The value of Manual Training cannot be considered by the articles made, neither by the skill gained in the use of tools, valuable assets as they may at first seem. There is a mental training that will help in what- ever vocation they may choose to follow during their life. The Manual Training class this year is much larger than can be readily accommodated with the equipment at hand, but at the same time very fine pieces of furniture have been turned out. The great progress made this year under these adverse circumstances is a good example of what could be done with better equipment and more room. Janitor Whitelzeaflz You do as I tell you or there'll be trouble. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Emmitt Awthur: Let me try. I can do it ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Theresa Bonham: Don't be a drone f 4 102 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS jfnnthall Banquet The hearts of all the students and teachers and especially the football squad were made glad by the mark of support and appreciation shown them by the business men of the town. At the close of the football season, the business men gave a banquet in honor of the all-Victorious team, and the clean sportsmanlike manner in which the games were won. About two hundred people gathered around the banquet tables in the basement of the M. E. Church, and there enjoyed a feast of oyster soup, chicken pie, ice cream and cake. After the banquet dishes were cleared away, Toastmaster John L Saunders very ably introduced Mr. F. F. Krase, clerk of the school board, who welcomed the squad and their lady friends and teachers, on, behalf of the business men of the town. Mr. Krase expressed the feelings of the citizens, saying that they were proud of the squad, their victorious season, and their clean, sportsmanlike playing. Superintendent Curfman, who coached the squad, gave the response to the address of welcome. He assured the townsmen of the hearty appreciation of the students and teachers of the support given them, stating he hoped that they as a football squad especially were deserving of it. Mr. Curfman also spoke of the great need of a new school building and gymnasium. Mr. J. T. Hessel and Mr. A. R. Meeker, the other members of the school board, made talks, encouraging clean athletics and loyal support of the school. All felt, upon leaving, that the football banquet was a decided success, and the team hopes to be deserving of a repetition of the occasion next year. Jlilrs. Maura flintzrtains jfuuthall Maps , Fried oysters, raw oysters and oyster soup determined the menu of a banquet given the football squad by Mrs. L. Moore, of the Central Hotel. Mrs. Moore did this to show her appreciation of the boys' efforts to give Cheney a winning football team. It also showed that she, as well as other business firms, was ready to support a clean, hard-working bunch. At this time Clarence Grett was elected captain for the 1915 season, and Frank Liggett was elected manager. These officers, together with Mr. Curfman, assured Mrs. Moore of their good time and appreciation of the supper and pledged their efforts to the success of the 1915 squad. Marie Davis: Let's take life as it comes. ALFALFA BLossoMs A 103 Senior Zballutmfen Rartp On October 31, 1914, the Seniors, with Miss Lunden and Professor Curfman representing the faculty, assembled at the home of Bess Hessel for their Annual Hallowe'en Party. The guests arrived about 8 o'clock and found the hall and rooms fan- tastically decorated with cornstalks, pumpkins, black cats and witches, and lighted with jack-o'-lanterns. The first part of the evening was spent in playing games and having a good time in general, until about 10 o'clock, when visitors were heard who were prowling around and trying to get in. The Seniors paid little attention to these intruders and proceeded to their refreshments, but were interrupted while at the table by one of the Freshman boys Who had suc- ceeded in gaining an entrance. He was immediately given a seat of honor in a high chair at the head of the table, but was given nothing to eat. After the repast a short session of the kangaroo court was held, and the culprit was sentenced to receive a sound spanking, after which he was sent to his mother. All declared this to have been the most successful Hallowelen party ever held by the Class of '15 during their four years of high school work, and it is with many regrets that they look upon this as the last of their Annual Hallowe'en Parties. Qlnarb Qlfntertains jfnnthall Svquah One of the events which were so useful in. bringing the football boys, the coach and the football fans together, was the dainty spread given at the home of J. C. Williams, by the coach, Professor Curfman. Mr. Wil- liams furnished the place, Curfman the oysters, and the boys furnished the appetites. After supper Mr. Curfman told the boys he had given the spread to show them his appreciation of their hard work in defeating Kingman, also that it might encourage them to work hard in the future. The boys evidenced their appreciation for so efficient a coach, and let him know how closely they were connected with him. Mr. Williams' talk, from the standpoint of a spectator, showed that the onlookers could see a good, clean game put up by the team, and proved that the fellow on the side- lines is willing to help the team which has men who put forth their best and show a clean character. Mr. Williams said the fans appreciated nothing better than to see a player put forth all the energy and deter- mination in him and still be a friend to his opponent. The meeting brought coach, players and fan into closer touch, and showed the sentiments of all three, and the result was that each worked harder in his respective position. Roscoe Goodman: Just ask me if you want to know. I 4 104 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Mr. flilikahn Mr, Mikado, a burlesque on the comic opera Mr, Mikado, was given by the High School Chorus, in connection with several other selec- tions, at the hall on February 10. Mr. Mikado afforded an opportunity for students who could take solo parts, as well as for the chorus work. The scene of the selection was in Japan and the characters dressed accordingly, making the stage look very Oriental. The feature characters of the production were: Mr, Mikado, which part was taken by Merle Millhorng Yum-Yum, a gay little coquette, who, just out of school, played havoc with the hearts of the Japanese gentlemen, was played by Theresa Bonham, Ko-Ko, the chief executioner, who afforded much of the fun of the evening by his local jokes and punts, as well as his acting, was impersonated by Paul Waltong the part of Nanki-Poo, a traveling minstrel, who opposed Ko-Ko for the affections of Yum-Yum, was taken by Harvey Stem- pleg Katisha, an old hot corn beauty, who caused considerable excite- ment and very effectively disbursed the crowds gathered to witness the excitement, was played by Louise Kroeker. Mr, Mikado was attended by a very large and appreciative audi- ence, who were very well pleased with the entertainment and expressed their desire to attend more entertainments given by the school. jfreshmambupbnmnrz lathe About six 0'clock on the evening of October 2, 1914, thirty-five Fresh- men and Sophomores left the schoolhouse for the river. Professor Curf- man, Professor and Mrs. Kutz, and Miss Millhaubt acted as chaperolnes. The trip of about four and one-half miles was made in a hayrack, the time involved in the trip being spent in singing and giving class yells. Upon arrival at the river, about thirty minutes were consumed in picking sandburs and building a bonfire. After refreshments of wienies and marshmallows, it was discovered that Mr. Kutz was missing, and an investigation disclosed the fact that he was the captive of the Juniors and Seniors. A contest between the two parties was then started, which lasted until they reached town. The entire trip home was an exciting conflict between the two parties, and resulted in eight of the Juniors and Seniors becoming captives of the Sophomores and Freshmen. The evening will always be remembered by those concei ned as one of the most exciting events of the school year, where all cares were thrown aside and class spirit ran high. Earl Jowers: Show me, I'm from Missouri. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Harold Kutz: It's naturally curly, you know ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Louise Nestcr: Well, what do We care, anyway. ST AY CA PL SENIOR ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Qt the Qifnh uf the Rainbow N fGiven by the Senior class of 19151 The scenes of the play are located in a college town. The students are practicing for a football game with a rival college team and much interest in the outcome is shown. It developes that Douglas Brown, a football expert from another college, is in town on business connected with his father's estate, and to distract attention enters this college. Phylis Lane induces him to play with the team at the request of the cap- tain, a love romance being created thereby. Robert Preston, a lawyer, secretly loves Miss Dayton, his ward, and she recipro- cates. He intrusts the combination of the safe to her and tells her of a packet of important papers lying therein. Louise Ross and her mother, Mrs. Brown, stepmother of Douglas, learn that a second will, disinheriting them, has been found and is among the papers in Preston's safe. They plot to obtain possession of the document at a mask ball given by Marion. Louise wears a costume identical with that of Marion, deceives Preston, learns from him the combination of the safe, obtains possession of the papers by the aid of Jack Austin, unaware of the fact that the original packet has been removed by Preston and other documents substituted. The Imp, a girl student, sees and recognizes her. Preston enters and recognizes Jack, who is assisting Louise in the belief that she is Marion, and convinced that Jack meditates robbery, upbraids him. Marion enters and comprehending the situation as she fancies, shields Jack by assuming the guilt. Her innocence is finally established by the Imp who exposes Louise. Meanwhile Douglas wins the game and realizes that he loves Phylis, but when he learns that she has trifled with him he becomes cool. This, however, passes away and happiness follows. When Marion's self-sacrificing effort to save Jack is brought to Preston's attention through the exposure of Louise's duplicity, he discovers that he loves her and their dream of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is realized. The Senior play was one of the most important accomplishments of this year's class, and this venture was marked with the same stamp of success that was evidenced in all their undertakings. The success of the play was due largely to the efforts of Miss Millhaubt who spent much time in drilling the characters in their respective parts. 107 l Robert Preston ....... Douglas Brown ....... CAST OF CHARACTERS D1ck Preston ...........,.. Stanley 'Palmer .......... Ted Whitney ........... Jack Austin...,..... Marion Dayton. Nellie Preston.. Louise Ross .......... Phylis Lane ............. Kathleen Knox ....... The Imp ,... ......... Emily Elliot ...... Jane ......,..........,.. Mrs. Brown ....... Polly Price ........ Elsa Ernest .......... Marie Swift ..,....... Molly Bruce ......... Bill ................., Mae Riggs: Them sure is easy. .........Merle Millhorn ..........Wilbur Budd ,......,Calvin Brown ........Paul Walton .,......Elmer Thorpe .............Clair Casad ...Louise Kroeker Esther Anderson ...............Bess Hessel ............Ollie White ...............Ollie White ...Nannie Liggett ......Jennie Stoker ,......Minnie Hamic .......Stella Handkins ........Minnie Hamic ........Jennie Stoker .......Stella Handkins .......Lillian Woodward .......Loyd Gawthrop 41, ,, ,,, U, ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Iva Tevwy: I think I'11 join the Eastern Star ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Chester Hartley: I love the ladies. 1 N 1 lg 110 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Cltalznhar Sept. 7 School opens and over ninety enroll. Sept 8 Begin to get acquainted. More enroll. Sept 9 Prof. Curfman gave first chapel speech. Sept 10 Y. W. and Y. M. Reception. Prof. late to schoolg probably too good a time at the wedding. Sept. 11 Freshmen kick about English themes. Football practice starts. Sept 14 No Cicero classg Miss Millhaubt in Wichita. Sept 15 Rain falls from the clouds. Everyone has blues. Sept 16 Joint meetingg reports from summer conferences. Sept 17 Seniors decide to publish an Annual. Sept 18 Prof. goes to Winfieldg cause unknown. Sept. 21. Student body organizes. Sept 22. Membership contest opened between Y. W. and Y. M. Sept 23. Prof. leads Y. M. Sept. 24. Agriculture class tested milk. Sept 25. Juniors go to south river, and Seniors have grand frolic and wienie roast. Sept 29 Miss Millhaubt led Y. W. Sept 30. Mr. Meeker and Mr. Hessel spoke in chapel. Oct. 1 Y. M. C. A. Hike. Oct. 2 Freshmen and Sophomores celebrate. Oct. 3 Rev. King and Rev. Smith attended chapel. Oct. 6 Miss Lunden led Y. W. Oct. 7 Y. M. led by Calvinn Brown. Oct. 8 Services at M. E. Church in charge of Y. M. Oct. 9 Practice school yells in chapel, for Mt. Hope football game. Oct. 10 Cheney wins from Mt. Hope, 13 to 7. Oct. 11 Wanted, to know why Millhorn goes to the depot so much. Oct. 12 Agriculture Class-attends Fair at Wichita. Oct. 13 Minnie Hamic and Bess Hessel led Y. W. C. A. Oct. 14 Mr. Kutz made first speech in chapel. Oct. 15 L. K. Hall talked in chapel and led Y. M. C. A. in evening. Oct. 16 School was dismissed to attend the Fair at Wichita. Oct. 19 First practice of Col. Zoo Zoo's Zobo Bannd. Oct. 20 Preparations for Carnival in full swing. Oct. 21 Y. W. elects delegates for the convention at E1 Dorado. Oct. 22 Preparations for Carnival. Oct. 23 High School Carnival. S90 added to school treasury. Oct. 24 Cheney vs. Kingman. 13 to 7 in favor of Cheney. Oct. 25. Football boys take a day off to recuperate. Oct. 26 Funeral services of the late Kingman football squad. Oct. 27 Miss Hardy played several violin numbers in chapel. Oct. 28 School begins at 8:45. Oct. 29 Review for exams. Oct. 30 Seniors prepare for Hallowe'en party. Oct. 31 C. H. S. wins from Mt. Hope, 19 to 0. Nettie Koontz: I like them all. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 111 Nov. Nov. Nov. i Nov. Nov. Nov Nov. Many late on account of new schedule. High School Chorus organized. Exams! Exams! More Exams and several cases of brain fever among the Freshmen. Cheney, 195 Clearwater, 3. Y. W. delegates go to El Dorado. Boys all look lonesome and wish the girls would come home. Girls get home, all well. Everyone happy. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. aff g ' Hx ! Ng mg i , ai lily ,ff ' I: 310 ' 7 ,K f, ' ,gg ' .1 ' , .KL J? fl!! Y L ' as-:WI ' l fc A ' c I .Y i I 1. J if l Last day of school till Monday. Y. W. girls give report of Convention. Cheney, 405 Conway, 0. Rev. Campbell spoke in chapel. Chorus working hard. Mr. Wilson, a Gideon, spoke in chapel. Louise got a new pair of shoes. Did you hear them? Chas. Beckett: Deep streams run quietestf' 4 ? 112 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Nov. 20. Oxfords give literary program. Nov. 21. Cheney defeats Newton, 20 to 6. Nov. . Domestic Science girls serve breakfast to their mothers. Nov. . Prof. Curfman led Y. M. Nov. 25. Kappa Gammas give literary program. Nov. 26. Turkey Day game. Cheney, 135 Conway, 0. Nov. 27. Vacation! Hurrah!! Nov. 30. Physics class saw a mouse. Dec. 1. First fire drillg state inspector present. Dec. 2. J. T. Hessel spoke in chapel. Dec. 3. Prof. says the chorus is doing fine. Dec. 4. Program by Oxfords. Dec. 7. Prof. Curfman gave talk to Y. M. Dec. 8. Marie Anderson and Fern Armstrong led Y. W. Dec. 9. Football banquet. Dec. 10. Chorus takes up new piece. Dec. 11. Union Depot given by Y. W. Dec. 12. Great cleaning day at schoolhouse. Dec. 13. Junior boys win from Senior boys in basketball. Senior girls win. Dec. 14. Interclass basketball progressing. Dec. 16. Miss Halsey, Field Secretary of Y. W. C. A., here. Dec. 17. Domestic Science class made candy. ' Dec. 18. Whole school got a chance at the candy. Dec. 21. Carney Concert Company at the Hall. Dec. . Girls home from college led Y. W. Dec. . Joint literary program at the Hall. Dec. . Christmas vacation begins. Jan. 4. Vacation ends. Sad, but, alas! 'tis true. Jan. 5. High School students broke record for tardiness. Jan. 6. Gregory led joint meeting. Jan. 7. Physics class determines the rate of sound. Jan. 8. Program by the Oxfords. Jan. 9. Senior girls beat Juniors in basketball. Jan. 11. Kid Party at Christian Church. Jan. 12. Boys want to joiln Y. W. to drink cocoa at noons. Jan. 13. Day before exams. Oh, my goodness!! Jan. 14. Exams, worse and more of them. Jan. 15. More exams. Jan. 18. New room and a new teacher. Jan. 19. Mrs. Williams led Y. W. Jan. 21. Rev. Flowersspoke in chapel. Jan. 22. Cheney plays better basketball than Cunniinglvam. Jan. 26. Estelle begins to practice basketball. Jan. 27. Sang Onward, Christian Soldiers in chapel, for a change? Jan. 29. Cheney, 195 Milton, 50, Feb. 1. Mr. Kutz ate sausage for breakfast in honor.of the day. Feb. 2. Seniors got Annual pictures. Feb. 3. Prof. delivers a lecture in chapel. Hazel Cunningham: I sat up all night on that problem. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 113 Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar Mar. Mar. Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. . Boys go to Y. M. C. A. Convention at Wichita. 5 7. Prof. Curfman brings in a cold from Wichita. 8 . Boys come home. . Girls making kimonas for Mr, Mikado. . Mikado was a great success. . American History test. . Basketball game called off. Cause, rain. . Plans being laid for High School Fair. . High School Fair. . Prof. talks on concentration in chapel. . Boys gave report om the Convention. . Rain and more rain. Mr. Curfman still gone. . Seniors select a play. . Twenty tardy. Result, a lecture by the Prof. . Rush for Annual pictures. . Oxfords give literary program. . Kingman girls visit Cheney girls. . Old Maid's Club organized. . How the wind did blow! 10 11 12 13 15 17 18 19. Prof. Curfman gone to Winfield. Good luck to him. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2. Victrola Concert. Basketball game comes out victorious for Cheneyg C. H. S., 853 Goddard, 15. . Prof. gave an illustrated lecture at the joint meeting. . Kappa Gamma Literary Society gave program. . Girls' basketball team went to Kingman, score, 13 to 16 in favor of Kingman. . Senior play cast selected. I . Rev. Meyers spoke to the school at chapel. 3 4. Snow, snow! Snow!! 5 8 9 10 11. Seniors held closed session. 1 12 . New student enrolled. Earl Jowers did not have his German lesson. 13. Kingman vs. Cheneyg Girls, 14 to 173 Boys, 32 to 13, in favor of Kingman. 15. Prof. pleads in chapel for the lazy students to get busy before the spring fever strikes them. 16. Y. W. held their anrnual election, Mr. Woodward led the devo- tionals. . Paul McCaffree led Y. M. . Exams. . Ditto. . Several go kodaking. . Juniors win cross country run. . Athletic C's awarded in chapel. . Agriculture class makes a garden. . Consolidation rally, considerable excitement. . Prof. starts to Winfield on a motorcycle. 17 18 19 21 22. Still is winter, more snow. 23 24 25 26 27 30. Mary St. Clair won Reading Contest at Hall. Helen Garrison: Pd be satisfied with most anything. ll 114 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Apr. April Fool. It's on you. Apr. Graders' Track Meet. Apr. Legal Holiday, Editors birthday. Apr. Juniors hold a pie supper at Marshall school house. Apr. Seniors held long play practice. Apr. Joint Meeting. Apr. Oratorical Contest. Apr. Annual School Meeting. Apr. 12 Y. M. boys Working hard at banquet. Apr. 13 Sixth Annual Y. M. C. A. Banquet. Apr. 14 Installation of Y. M, officers. Mr. Hall at Chapel. - x h ' xii 'fl' -w:,,, Ava' ,Af-.: , -. - ...f Me f, f .. ..,. -f-Pe' fir. ei'. .if .,zf.'e 211.-, aff 5 A if fig 02 t55'f .i?f'f5 1'iE1- L ii 'fr 1'1 'f vi ?','2'v l QiT?'Y54fl5'i.1- G V:':.f:i:.:31ff N 'f,QQLf,Z,1jff'f, f.?Z'm'L?'L fYIN i'As54,7' ,'S'5,Z. N -:il.FX A . '+.t,.,-ze, -47 . fi. 1 ' , ' w vi, PAW .'K'M', fri. . 'X I 'r vw..1f w,ff,f,.i x x. 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X' XA 7W?7w..'f'?Z' W W - f , , y 522 .1 7, ' 'f ' 1, 'ff 'wfffzi- 1 i 1 'I I ,fl X ln' fl . W f tiff 'X Apr. Miss Garinger led Y. M. C. A. Apr. Literary program at the Hall. Apr. Track enthusiasm runs high. Apr Individual Track Meet. Apr. Y. M. C. A. Meeting. Apr. Spring sure is here. Wilbur Hamllszfus: Still Fm learning. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS Apr. Much preparation for the County Track Meet. Apr. County Track Meet. Apr. Only four more weeks of school. Apr. Y. W. C. A. Meeting. Apr. Y. M. C. A. Meeting. Apr. Play practice. Apr. May Day Program. May Three more weeks of school. May Several severe attacks of Spring fever. May Joint Meeting. May School Board should buy some screens. May Inter-High School Contest at Winfield. Senior Play May Senior Exams. May Yes, more exams. May Awful suspense for the Seniors. May Seniors enjoy seeing others work. May Reading Contest at Fairmount. May May May May May May Baccalaureate sermon. Final examinations. Commencement. Get your report cards. Final Chapel. Liberty once again. Forrest Rodman: I must not tarry long. w l ALFALFA BLOSSOMS The Alfalfa Blossoms staff Wish to thank the persons who have so willingly given of their time and talent for the bet- terment of this publication. It has been the earnest endeavor of the staff to H11 this volume with material that will bring back to the minds of the readers many interest- ing incidents that will bind them closer together and closer to the institution Where they have Worked so earnestly. ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 117 17 Xxx -x X X KX. ' R x f Pa B LIC j ' 2- OPINION ' J - ,f f , 5 .: .61 21 AX 'K G if f 4 ? Q K 1 0 'RQ' ' - 'THE ' STR FF' A-. t .Q r. - f-Fi Y? 4 - ,......f,... - ' '- Amm Klinker: I could if I knew how? T J , ,W Q 118 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS The Sweet Girl Graduate fi CCD X 5 9' aff r7Z3t f fi! A f w 'f S'-fi , 'T . S si if ix - l i Silt' ' J xxx, 1 X VL .N 3. should receive the choicest of gifts. lf you select her present from my stock of iewelry, you can rest assur- ed that the style will be right and the quality of the best. Robert King Jeweler NS-' Cheney, Kansas Miss Hothan: 'fWhy are you scratching your head so much? Alva: Because nobody else knows where it itchesf' Prof. Curfman, fassigning topics for researchjz Bess, will you take 'Char1es'? Bill: We'1l see about that? Mr. Kutz: What animal makesxthe nearest approach to a man? Paul B. 'fThe flea. Miss Lunden, fin Domestic Arty: 'fGir1s, remember that we always reap what we sow. Alta: Yes, I've had to rip everything I have sewed this morning? P. H. Bernstorf, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Phone 22 Office over Krase Shoe Store Dr. L. H. Ringwald Resident Dentist Saving of natural teeth a speciaty PHONE 83 Office over Krase Shoe Store ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 119 U55 li spare no pains Red Bread, Cakes Star and Pies to have our the best. Don't expect your wife to make the bread, ifyou cannot make the dough. Compliments of The Red Star Mill Sl Elevator Co. Wichita, Cheney Bakery Miss Millhaubt, fdictating prosebz Slave, where is thy horse? Loyd, fstartledjr Why-er-It's in my pocket but I wasn't using it. The world is old, yet likes to laugh, New jokes are hard to find. And one bright Annual staff, Can't tickle every mind. So if you meet some ancient joke, Decked out in modern guise, Donlt howl and call the thing a fake, Just laugh, don't be too wise. E - x. Sanitary Barber Shop Cvood Workmen Clean Towels Four Chairs Everything is up-to-date. Agency for the Kansas Inde- pendent Laundry 81 Dry Cleaning Co. Best up-to-date laundry in the middle west. C. B. BDNHAM, Prop. 120 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 66 9' is our hobby. Buy your OSS shoes where you can always get the best for the least. We carry at all times a complete stock of the latest approved styles in the market. We do not pretend to please all the peop e all the time, but we do please most of the people most of the time H ' Yes! The most complete Oslery line for men, women and children . Another pair if not satisfactory. Also have a complete line of men's and boys' Hats, Gloves, Underwear, and Working Clothes. We are sure to please you and trust we may merit at least a part of your trade. Yours to please. F, F. KRASEI, The Qne-Price Shoe Man Pauline: Come and sit in this chair, Bess. Bess: I don't like that chair. It hasn't a y ms. Prof. Curfman: Harold, have you been eating' ges? Harold: No,why? Prof.: I see the skin all over your face. In Civics class Ruth had just finished naming three prohibitions of Congress. Miss Lunden asked Otie to name some more. Otie said: I only know those three. Miss Lunden: 'tWell, name those then. Otie: I have forgotten the first two now. lt's a long, long way to Tipperary but the Cheney Cleaning Works is right there for the best of Tailoring, Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing. ROY DEWEY, Proprietor ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 121 Citizens State Bank Capital and Surplus 522,000.00 Established I 884 Deposits Guaranteed Owned and controlled by home people. Backed up by men of sound business judgment and financial responsibility. Stands for anything for the betterment of Cheney and vicinity. Makes Farm Loans Makes Cattle Loans Writes Insurance, Deeds, Contracts, Wills, Escrow and other Legal Papers Has a place to keep valuable papers of its patrons without cost to them. Strives to give its patrons the best advantage of its experience as a financial institution. O. NORTHCUTT, Pres. J. K. GARDNER, Vice-Pres. W. E. ZIRKLE, Cashier T. L. NORTHCUTT, Ass't. Cashier J. A. WARREN, 2nd Ass't. Cashier F l , 122 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS KNABE, Kl MBALL, KRCEGER PIANCS Angelus, Autopiano, Apollo PLAYER-PIANO5 v1CTRoLA HEADQUARTERS llberhardt-Hays Music Co. WICHITA Miss Millhaubt: Now name some- thing that is bound to occur. Leslie: HA tin can to a yellow dog. You don't know how much you have to know, in order to know how little you know. Mr. Kutz: t'Who will take the place of the men, tomorrow? Otie: Women, of course. Sophomore girl: O Mary, tomor- row night is chorus practice, will you go? Mary: O girl, tomorrow night is Y. M. night. Humphrey: Say, Miss Millhaubt, how long can an animal live without brains? Miss Millhaubt: UI don't know, Humphrey, how old are you? Austin: Why is Zip like the Mis- sissippi river? Merle: I guess it's because he's always going south. WANTED:-Someone who can manipulate an oil stove.-Clarence Grett. Prof. Curfman: What kind of a brush would you use to clean your teeth with? C. . Viets Dry Goods Clothing Shoes and Hats Stella: A tooth brush, of course. The standard of qLlGlliy ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 123 Miss Milhaubt: What is a miracle play? Rusty: It's holding Kingman for downs on the one yard line. Miss Hothan: Calvin, answer the question that is being discussed. Calvin: Well-- Miss Hothan: Please stand. Calvin: I don't know enough to stand. Miss Millhaubt: Harold, which of the classics do you find most useful? Harold: The Last of the Mohicansf' Miss Millhaubt: All rightg now tell the class why. Harold: It just fits under the short leg of my table. Pure Drugs, Good Service and only a reasonable profit. For your sake don't buy cheap med- icine. When you buy drugs at this store, you not only buy the drug itself, but you buy the care, thought and constant vigilance of the proprietor to secure for you the benefits that you should have from the use of the best drugs that can be secured. E. L. Feagan, Druggist Merle HI hope the river will freeze over as slick as ice vacation week. Miss Millhaubt: Are you looking for trouble? Rusty: Yes, ma'am, I'm looking for my English book. A WOMAN'S COMPARISON OF A LAMP TO A MAN They both have a great deal of brass about them, are not remarkably bril- liant, require a great deal of attention, are unsteady on their legs, flare up occa- sionally, are always out at night, and are bound to smoke. J 124 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS hat is a Guarantee? OES it simply mean the word Guarantee, or does it imply more than that. We want to say that when we guarantee an article in hardware. or an implement, we mean just what we say, and we want you to have confidence in us. Rest assured that we will take absolute care of you and your interests in any matter entrusted to us. We want your trade and will do our very best to please you. Remember we are headquarters for everything in Hardware, Implements, Paints, Arts and Glass. We thank you. Hern 51 Hullet Hardware Company Phone 9 Cheney, Kansas Miss Hothan: Tell all you know about the thirteen original coloniesf Norwood: Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz,!'?8z. Miss Hothan: Beg pardon, something more please. Louise: Well, shoot, we won't-- Prof. Curfman: Pardon me, but it isn't my shot. Miss Millhaubt: Carl, give the life of Chaucer. Carl: I don't remember the dates of his birthf, Miss Millhaubt: I don't care anything about dates anyway. Carl: Don't get excited, I am not trying to start anything. TheA. H. Hill Lumber Company Building material of all kinds constantly on hand. Your patronage is respectfully solicited. F. J. MATHIES, Manager ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 125 Prof. Curfman: Did you see those autos skid?x' Miss Hothan: How dare you call me that? Miss Millhaubt, in Latin III: t'Give the principal parts of the verb 'to seek,' Ross. Ross: 'tWhat is it? I Elmer: Darned if I know. Ross: Darnifino, darnifinare, darnifinvi, darnifinatumf' Miss Millhaubt: What are you giving? Ross: Darnifino. Miss Spud: Hurry up, you're slow. Mr. Tom Ato: Pardon me, my dear, you needn't get into such a stew about it, you can't make me ketchup, we cantelope anyway, for they won't lettuce. -Ex. Wichita makes the best flour in the World Wichitais Bes Made by The Kansas Milling Company Wichita, 'Kansas ML-.'3lf Dewey 51 Hesse! Cheney, Kansas She: Why do authors speak of a smile as creeping over the heroine's face? He: Perhaps they're afraid if it Went any faster it might kick up a dust. The man put his fingers in the horse's mouth to see how many teeth the horse had. The horse closed his mouth to see how many fingers the man had. Note: The curiosity of both was satisfied. Y 4 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS This is a Store of Service a Store with a Conscience A real live conscience---a force that works for you and with us every minute of every day, year in and year out. lt watches quality when we buy our merchandise---it limits profits when we sell our goods---it insures your satis- faction after you buy. This conscience is a most wonderful thing---it evolves plans and ways of serving you better---it solves problems on merchandising, debating and substantiating each new departure of style, fabric and manufacture. Our interest in our merchandise but increases when you own it, because we do not want to sell simply goods---we want to sell you satisfaction. When you are satisfied and only then do we feel that our service to you is complete and we have a right to the money you have paid us for the merchandise you buy. A You, our customer, deserve the best service we can give, and we are constantly striving to make it better. lt is, in truth, a store with which you want to get better acquainted. Dewey El Hesse 'ff he Store that Sells the Goods Dry Goods Phone I0 l -A Grocery Phone 27 ALFALFA BLOSSOMS 127 The Cheney Telephone Co. SERVICE FIRST, lS OUR MCDTTO Miss Millhaubt Would a writeup of the Conway-Cheney football game be descriptive or narrative? Harold: Neither, it would be comedy. STRAYED OR STOLEN-One gray horse, wt. 150 lbs., height 16 hands, three white feet and one glass eye. Conductor fon trainjz Tickets please. Clarence: I don't need any. I ride on my face. Conductor: Well, then, stand up and I'll punch itf' Kutz Keating' in D. S. Dept.J: 'tThis plate is damp. Miss Lunden: Don1t talk so loud. That's your soup. Miss Garinger: I think this picture flatters Minnie.'I Merle: There is something about it that doesn't look naturalf' Zip: I know what it is. She has her mouth shut. Herbert: That's a nice collar you've got. I'll bet I know where you got itf' Leslie: Where ? Herbert: Around your neck. Mae: Alta, what makes you look so sour? Alta: I haven't had anything sweet lately. 5NYDER'S ICE CREAM PURE and WHOLESOME This Cream is Handled at the Drug Store E. L. FEAGAN, Druggist OSO Wulf Bros. is the place to buy your Hardware and Implements Gasoline Engines, Stoves, Paints, Oils, Automobiles and Accessories Buggies, Wagons, Spreaders ln fact, Everything pertaining to a Hardware and Implement business. Founded in January, l90l, with a very small 'business and has grown to be one of the largest in the country t wns. Why has it? Come and see. WULF BROTHERS Call Number I4 for price on Cham We also sell all kinds of Feed P. G. KROEKER You may be on your way to Mandalay- but stop at J. A. Hiet's Get a fresh supply of Good, Fresh Christian Education A Foundation of Broad Intellectual Culture. A Training in Physical Efficiency. A Spiritual Interpretation of Life. Fairmount College is moulded on these lines The Dildine Photo Studio Cheney, Kansas High grade Portraiture in Latest Styles and Finishes Grgceries We have for Sale His prices are right. lf you Koda-ks, Albums, do you will come again. Fllms etc' l3hOl'1G 29 We do Kodak Finishing Best Quality Better Service ore Setisfaotion K urt .C. HARD LUCKIBUS Pueribus kissibus Sweeta girlorumg Girlibus likibus, Wanta somorum. Pater puellae Enter parlorum, Kickibus pueribus Exit doorum. Nightibus darkibus, Nonus lamporumg Climbibus fencibus, Breechibus torum. Miss Millhaubt: Humphrey, com- pare Caesar and Pompey. Humphrey: t'Caesar, Caesarior, Caesarimus. Pompey, Pompeior, Pompeimusf' Roy Yarberry: 'Tm studying my best to get ahead. Miss Garinger: Goodness knows you need one. A Mr. Kutz: t'Otie, can you define a hypocrite. Otie: It's a kid that comes to school with a smile on his face. Does lt Pay Geo. M. Reynolds, President of a Chicago Bank that has over 200 million dollars deposit said, My life will leave me with one regret: that l did not go to college. Education does not assure success: lt only aids. Success makes banking relations neces- sary: It pays to be on good terms with your Banker. The Cheney State Bank PLATES BY CAPPER ENGRAVING CQ. WICHITA, KAS. Austin: Can I get into the football Held?'y Mr. Kutz: I think so, an auto just went in. Prof. Curfman, ftrying to extract phosphorus from can of oil, with tweez- ersjz This phosphorus is what you would call an active chemical? Minnie: 'tNever eat acid fruit with milk or cream. Miss Lunden: Wihy? Minnie: 'fBecause it curdles in your stomach. Nannie: 'KI guess it curdles before it gets there. Mr. Kutz: Why is a hen the most profitable animal? Paul B.: Because we eat it before it is born and after it is dead. Prof. Curfman: There are clouds of iron about the sun. Bill: Then it must rain ball bearings up there. And when my task in here is done, I take my book and study some. From Caesar's battles I will not flee, For 'tis Miss Milhaubt that leadeth me. Y l 4.J rv' ' ' W l P 4 s High School and College Annuals ur Specialty Commencement P r o r a m s Announcements -ig?--1 E SOLICIT correspondence with the managing staff of all WW High Schools and Colleges contemplating the issuing of 9f5f3'3'5 Annuals. We have exceptional facilities, both as to equipment and experience, for the intelligent handling of this class of printing. With competent artists and designers at our command, we will gladly submit samples and dummies, The Grit Printery Designers : Engravers : Printers : Binders 122-124 S. Lawrence Ave. Wichita, Kansas - 'T i 4 4 4J ,- +V, 1 F r V, 5 5 MLM I ' D .xqkk