Collinwood High School - Railroader Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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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

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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 L A i R Jubilee Day in the Jungle ar and vi ide were known the deeds of the Tribe of Leontocephalous, but on the day of recognition, the whole jungle assembled to pay homage to them. The trumpet blasts welcomed the approach of the leaders in sports and in scholarship, as the parade neared the reviewing stand where sat the great judges, Mr. Frank 1 . Whitney, Mrs. l.ucy Carr, Mr. I . L. Simmons, Mr. P. S. Yost, Mr. C. H. Hudson and Miss Mary Steeds. Coach Yost summoned Max Malavasic to the platform beside him. Turning to the other lions he smiled and said, You, the 'Leontocephalous’ ones, can well be proud of your jungle-mate, Max. As a cub, he played tackle on the Junior High football team that won the city championship in 1927. As he grew older and became more sure of his abilities, he became varsity captain. His fierce attack struck fear to the hearts of opponents as he brought them swiftly to ground. 1 gladly present Max with his third football ‘C’ as right tackle. The applause of the jungle kings greeted Max as he took his place beside his friends in the audience. The next lion to be recognized is bill Novince,” continued Mr. Yost. Bill has earned the 'C’ he is about to receive. While all you other lions grew big and husky. Bill remained small but ambitious. His MS pounds gave him the appearance of a cub but he was not daunted. For two years he struggled for a position on the battlefield with little success. The third year, however, he opened the eyes of coaches and spectators when he rightly earned the name of 'Flashy’ on the gridiron.” Again the dense foliage surrounding the glade shook with the vibrations of the mighty roars sent up in admiration. As Bill took his place in the audience, Victor Gorup was called forth. Victor Gorup must be a familiar figure to all of you,” Mr. Yost said. When he was a cub he too played on the 1927 junior championship team. He filled his position as quarter-back so well that he soon won a place on the varsity where he called signals to his team mates until torn ligaments in his ankle and a back injury drew him from the scene of action, lie has deported himself in a manner fitting a fighting lion and I gladly present him with a 'C ” The four-year ruling barred Jack Palmer from playing in the 1930 football games, but those who met him in former years as a tearing, line-breaking cub on the junior team and later as a varsity right-guard, will agree with me that Jack deserves the 'C he has won.” Coach Yost bowed and took his place. Coach Clarence Hudson mounted the platform as the Jungle Orchestra played a victory march. I’m afraid I shall have to trouble Bill Novince to come up here again,” he cried. You perhaps never knew that a lion could run for a mile at top speed, but he can. You have here in your own circle one of the city’s fastest milers, Bill Novince. He has also distinguished himself as a speed relay man.” Bill shook hands with the coach and thanked him as he was handed his bronze and gold medals. Jack Palmer’s name is also to be read for track,” announced Mr. Hudson. We can’t, you know, forget this outstanding 'half-miler' and 220' man.” Ronald Morgan’s curly head often placed itself ahead of all others in the ’half-mile’ midget team.” Coach Hudson smiled as Ronnie’ blushed and received his plaudits. Francis Solomon finally marched into place as the cheers of the throng reached his ears. I Ie was chief high jumper of the Leontocephalous ones. At the 1930 C. A. C. meet at the Public Auditorium he had established a place for himself in the sports f 27 1