Collinwood High School - Railroader Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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- THE LAIR From Cub to Kiinj ORNiNG comes fast in the Jungle—the sun blazes forth between the dark green of the heavy foliage and brings with it a burning heat. Deep in the heart of the Jungle is a secret lair. The ferns are disturbed and a tawny figure stands out in dazed bewilderment. It is a lion cub, inexperienced as yet in the ways of the forest. The vast jungle seems full of possibilities and fraught with many dangers, but the cub turns, alert to meet the future. In that manner the January class of 1931 made their entrance four years ago when they stood upon the threshold of high school. They entered their freshmen year with the same timorous mien and cautiously watched the actions of the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. Becoming more confident, as did our cub, they, in their sophomore year, realized more fully their responsibilities and determined to bring their class through with flying colors, and achieve the supremacy that a class of their type should and would secure. The courage portrayed by their symbolic lion was with them even then; and. as it was king and leader, so they would be. Juniors!—and with that attainment came their participation in many social activi ties. Who can forget the performances given by I.ois Altman, Robert Johnston, Rennet McGee, Ray Franzen, Al Taylor, and Max Malavasic in Quality Street,” Pickles,” and The Thirteenth Chair?” These members of their class and others justly earned the applause of the entire school (including the present 12B’s!). It was at this time too, that they mourned the departure of Mr. Earl Gudinkunst as their grade adviser, and welcomed the coming of Papa” Stringer, a man well versed in the art of living peacefully in the heart of a jungle! Leaders in the Jungle, leaders in studies, they determined also to be leaders in new ideas. This plan was carried out when as 12B’s their homerooms were united into a single body in Room 201. Their first great achievement was the election of class officers. Much growling and fur-flving took place before they wisely chose Norma I.ockner, president; Edward Murray, vice-president; Lois Altman, secretary; William Novince, treasurer. Next in line was the choice of colors and a name. Green and white were chosen to represent the jungle; and the entire school bowed in admiration as the class proudly came forward with its unexcelled adjective, LEON rOCEPI 1ALOLJS”—(lion-hearted), which they considered typical of the past and symbolic of the future. It was at this time, too, that they staggered the school with their original choice of modernistic rings. The social peak of the 12B career was achieved at the prom, voted by students and teachers alike, One of the best. Then came that day in September when at last Lcontocephalous, a cub no longer, green and white ribbons fluttering ’round his massive throat, his tawny head reared proudly, a fascinating picture of might and strength, surveyed his surroundings— King of the Jungle” at last! It was after the unanimous re-election of their 12B officers at the beginning of their 12A term, that they honored the 12B's with a dance, which proved a huge success. The entire jungle suffered an irreparable loss from the death of their comrade, Ellen Cameron on October 6, 1930. The Senior Prom, December 18, was an event long to be remembered. Under the flickering light of the huge electric sign, Francis Solomon, toastmaster, wittily intro- [25]

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THE LAIR Jot Brodmick .... Academic In laboratories Iff surely dots shine, Which shows be has a Physics mind. Science Club Howard Buli.ock - - - Academic Pm a quitt youth he is so plucky, We wonder uhat makes him to lucky. Dante Club Jack Ki.anc ... - Technical In tl e Auto Shop he spends most of his time. The result nf his labor is superfine. Aeroplane Club Metal Trade Club Glee Club Victoria Kosf.c - - - Academic Victoria's quiet, kind, and meek, lit fact, we scarcely bear her speak. Norman Mann - - - Academic Modesty keeps his talents hidden; Makes us feel praise is forbidden. Elmer Royer .... Technical lie’s neter been caught In the foyer. So small, swift, and tricky is Royer. Ellen Cameron - - Academic Let u pause to remember our loyal friend Who supported Jser school to the tery end. Boo ter Club Cheerleader “ Deceased. Lair Patrons These have supported The Lair” and helped to make it possible: Mr. and Mrs. I. Altman 12A3 Home Room 12A5 Home Room Mrs. Irene McAnerney Miss Margaret McDonough Miss Fern Marie Miller Mrs. Marie Miller Joseph Mlaker Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Murray Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ovanin Miss Corda Peck Miss Bertha Reithofi er Francis Solomon Churchill Studio Cleveland Metal Specialties Co. f24l

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- T HE LAIR duccd the speakers, Mr. Stringer, Norma Lockncr, and Mr. Whitney. Mr. Whitneys conception of the meaning of the class adjective evoked much laughter from those present. Class night, January 15, introduced Leontoccphalous” for the first time to the world. A short play Gas, Air, and Karl” enacted by Helen Fox, I-ida Merritt, Anne Lckan, Jack Palmer, and Al Reithoffer, under the direction of Miss Charlotte Bockes, was the main feature. Miscellaneous acts, under direction of Mr. Guy Hague and Max Malavasic, provided the rest of the entertainment. Finally, Commencement. In keeping with their ever present tendency toward the unusual, their commencement exercises portrayed William Novince, as a bewildered and innocent youth, who received constructive advice from Robert Johnston (as the Spirit of Learning”) Bcnnec McGee (as Life’’) and from other spirits who convincingly interpreted the various elements of human emotion and environment. With the receiving of their diplomas, they enter a new world. I he jungle still echoes with the gay voices of the kings, passed on. Friends remaining hope the Leontoccphalous class may face each new adventure with the lion-hearted spirit that was characteristic of them, and the courage that made their name outstanding at Collinwood High. I2A Jamboree Not so Long ago a Fisher-man was Chinni-ng while A Palm (er) reader was playing BjII, when in the distance was seen old Harrifson) ridtng a Filly. Rath-offer a fence they went after a Fox, for the Price of her Pelt would make a Fried-man of Morrisons than King Richart could. A £» (ock) in the Reid's made a Bogus dash for the Mahynfa) gateway, and the Scott headed for the Peoples and had them all Bafja- cd until a Camp-hell was heard, and then the riot was over. Anyone could Tele(ky) that Mor(gans) were needed for the Hunt by seeing that Gimme( ) look in Alt man's eye. Suddenly a GolUiitzer Storm came up, and Olsens and daughters C.an or-cd for tlie Dahl-bause(n) because that was the nearest ( at) Porte and would do until a Cocell-ed Wagn(er) would come from the Mills. Somehow or other, neither Lock-ner key could be found to keep the Crooks separate so Rosef 1) stayed with the New-man. Then the temperamental Lindquist said, Merritt every Smith a Ceuta piece for it was a K'r (si)cial moment and Nason was a coward and no Gor(up) was shed! He would Stringer awhile and then she would Peck at the Parker beside him Till-man got Moody. Then Eddy (Amb) rose and tried to Mac-an-ern (ey)st plea for Hodder Muzinich. Ota-nin's body a Swanson (g) was sung and Shultz wiped C ombody's wife’s eyes on a Murray scarf. A sudden Po(wcll) planted where his jaw Hirth the most made him yell, l-(o)-sue you Levy for every Penovich you own!” Pelligrino's mother And-erson ran in a Frunze (n) up a Hart-hill to get Anthony to referee. And it just Daws-on me that the more I say the Deipner I sink into it so I’ll Drie for{t) to act Lekan-ical, and try to rc-Sece(r) beck my dignity, so none of the 12A s will feel like hanging Grape-n-finc(y) for-get-mc-nots on me. [26 J