Cloverdale Union High School - Spectator Yearbook (Cloverdale, CA)

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C. H. S. SPECTATOR 25 you so again. I am sorry to have been so unjust to one whom I have known and liked so well all my life.” Then she stopped suddenly, blushing at what she had said. “It’s alright, little girl,” he said softly, and Mable, for the first time in weeks, felt at peace with the world. Three years later Everett removed to a beautiful little coun¬ try town to practice law, and Mable, as Mrs. Mapleson, ac¬ companied him. The Lady of the Lake (With an Apology to Scott.) The summer dawn’s reflected hue Greatly resembles a can of glue. Mildly and soft, the western breeze Was just enough to make her sneeze. And the pleased, lake-like maiden coy Would bring to mind a barefoot boy. The mountain shadows on her breast, A shadow that at thy request In deep uncertainty they lie Like apple, peach or raspberry pie. The water lily to the-light, Humbly begged a little bite. The doe awoke and. to the lawn, In Sunday’s best advanced her fawn. The gray mist left the mountain side More swiftly than chops could be fried. Invisible in flecked sky The moon sent forth a startled ct y, For there the blackbird and the thrush Refused to eat their breakfast mush. In answer cooed the erushat dove This is what might be termed enough.

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24 C. H. S. SPECTATOR She returned home with a very sad and disappointed feel¬ ing. When next she encountered Everett her manner was so cold and distant that she caused him no little wonder. During this time Charley’s conscience was by no means at rest. He knew he had done wrong and each day the weight upon his mind became heavier. At last he seized his hat and coat and exclaiming “I’ll do it!” he rushed out into the street, and was soon at Liable ’s door, inquiring for that young lady. She was at home, but greeted him not so warmly as formerly. He, on the other hand, lost no time in stating the object of his call. “Miss Howard,” he stammered, as he nervously tore to pieces a rose which he held in his hand, “I came to confess to you an act, and when you know it, I will not have the courage to seek your respect or forgiveness.” Mable looked surprised, but bade him go on, while a strange suspicion seized her. “The fact is,” said Charley, blushing very red and looking hard at the carpet, “I — I lied to you the other day, and — and I am awfully, awfully sorry.” Mabel sat very still for a few moments, too surprised for words, and yet, this was what, she had almost expected to hear. What must she do? She blamed Charley for telling her what he had, and herself for believing it. “Mr. Smith,” she said, “I am very sorry for this, but you have acted nobly in- confessing it. As everything seems to be turning out well, I pardon you freely.” As she finished speaking she rose, signifying that their conversation was ended. Charley took his leave, a very unhappy youth, but glad that he had done right. As he left, Everett Mapleson arrived. He had been unable to solve the mystery of Mable’s strange treatment, and de¬ termined to go and find out what he could from her. They had always been such warm friends. When he requested an explanation, she looked at him and smiled brightly. “Oh, it’s alright Everett!” she cried, “ I never will treat

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26 C. H. S. SPECTATOR 0. V. L. Lucy Baer ’10 This society was organized June 29, 1905, for the general improvement of the high school and in every way it has proven itself a decided success. It has brought about a high standard of scholarship among the students such as is seldom seen among schools of its size. The 0. V. L. has caused the public and us, the members, to become more interested in the welfare of the high school. At the same time school spirit and an unusually strong sense of loyalty have developed. And the ultimate re¬ sults are that the Cloverdale Union High School is rapidly be¬ coming one of the best high schools in California. But in the direct results is seen the greatest importance of the society, for the members have faithfully followed out their secret motto of the letters 0. V. L. In fact hardly a month has passed since the day of organization that the so¬ ciety has not added to its long list of successful enterprises. It was through the efforts of the society that a piano was presented to the high school, that our assembly hall was adorned with pictures, and our pennants of blue and gold. The society has been a great help to us mentally, for we have become better acquainted with parliamentary laws in carrying out meetings, which are held every other Friday. At our meetings we always have a program consisting of musical selections, readings, debates, orations, recitations, farces and the reading of our O. V. L. Spectator, which contains essays, current events, society news, athletic news and jokes; the pro¬ gram is composed of these and other instructive features. The 0. V. L. has been just as successful in athletics, having organized and controlled both girls’ and boys’ basket-ball teams, and also a boys’ track team. Though somewhat ham¬ pered by the smallness of the school, all our athletic contests have not only reflected credit on the school, but have often resulted in victories.