Colon High School - Magi Yearbook (Colon, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1923 volume:

Published by Colon Ilijjfh School 1 923 Should you ask us, whence our knowledge Whence our learning and ideas? We should answer, we should tell you From our school house on the hill. If still further you should ask us Whence our further education? We should answer vour inquiries Straightway with such words as follows From our Colon Public Library. It is here among the maples Among the broad and shady maples That the Lamb Knit Goods factory stands The factory where many work and labor The home of industry and business. Dear to the hearts of all Colonians Are the memories that we cherish Memories of the haunts of Colon Ami the many moonlight wanderings. Moonlight pictures of our village And as we journey on in life These it is that hind us closer You bring back the days departed You bring back my youth to me Memories cf the happy school days Which we spent in dear old high school. Superintendent and Friend VERNE E. WARD We, the Class of 1923, Affectionately dedicate this Colonian President_____________J. F. Strunk Secretary____________W. E. Doran Treasurer_____________J. E. Mosher Trustee______Mrs. J. U. Sheffield Trustee_____________C. A. Maurer Colon School is steadily growing in size because of a determined policy to prepare its pupils not only to go on for more education, but in case this is impossible, to round out their lives so as to fill more completely their place in the community where they live in later years. Editor-in-Chief____ Assistant Editor___ Business Manager, _ Athletic Editors___ Snapshot Editor____ Class Editor_______ Organization Editor Art Editor_________ Alumni Editor______ Joke Editor____ ______________Lelia Baad ___________Jesse Adams _________Clarke Morgan Martha Knecht (Girls) ) Harold Clark (Boys) ______Charlotte Mosher ___________Ilene Collins ____________Bertha Frey __________Lydia Dickey ____________Orrin Shane ___________Amy Hamilton Greeting: Education today, whether elementary or higher, covers a wide range. As we seek a higher and still higher education we do so not only for the additional book knowledge gained but for the broadening of ourselves—physically, mentally and morally—and being thus broadened, are able to go out and take our place shoulder to shoulder with others in the world’s tasks. If we have grasped all out of education that is possible we can take our place in life, whether it be small or great, with a grace and poise unexcelled by anyone. This higher education enables us not only to take our place shoulder to shoulder with others, but here and there offers opportunities of helping another along his way. These opportunities are not always great, but life teaches us that it is often the little things which count. This phase of our work we call Service. So let us all seek a higher education, keeping always in mind—Service to All. V. E. WARD. V. E. WARD Superintendent Agriculture ‘A man whose personality demands the respect of all who know him.’’ A. M. ESTES—Principal Mathematics, Chemistry, Coach “It takes a master mind to solve the problems of school life.” MARION NELTHORPE—Asst. Principal English and Orchestra “The spirit which keeps you is noble, courageous, high and unmatchable.” MRS. J. A. KARCHNER Domestic Science and Art “When she is a friend, she is a true friend.’’ MRS. R. GAINDER Music and History “Small in stature, but broad in mind.’’ DORA COWLES Seventh and Eighth Grades “Her worth is not half expressed in the word “Efficiency.’’ PEARL WILL Fifth and Sixth Grades “Determination to will and win, may be called LINNA WILL Third and Fourth Grades “Sincerity in her work has won many friends for her. ’ ’ ILA BENNETT First and Second Grades “It is not onlv the small children that adore her.” JOE STULL Janitor “Always faithful to his duty.” TOAST TO FACULTY F —Faculty of 1923! A A tribute we owe to thee. C—Coming to Colon to make us wiser, U—“U” have done your best —none could do better. L —Led us to the best in thought and deed. ¥ —Taught us the kind of life to lead, y—You have loved your work and done it all well. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Ray Frey______________________President Lelia Baad_______________Vice President Amy Hamilton_____Secretary and Treasurer CLASS MOTTO: “Finished, yet Beginning.” CLASS FLOWERS: Purple and White Violets. CLASS COLORS: Purple and White. ORACH STURRKS “Grade” “The least of my troubles are men.’’ A. A. 21, 22, ’23 “The Hoodoo” '22 “The Prolonged Romance’’ 23 Valedictorian AMY HAMILTON “Araus” “There’s language in her eye, her cheek, her lip. Nay her foot speaks’’ basket Hall '21 Vice President of Class '22 Secretary and Treasurer ’23 “The Hoodoo” ’22 “The Prolonged Romance” ’23 Annual Staff '23 BERTHA FREY “I have lived and loved.” A. A.,’21, ’22, ’23 Secretary and Treasurer class ’20, '22 Vice President Literary Societv ’23 Ag. Club ’23 Y. W. C. A. 20 “The Hoodoo ’ ’22 “The Prolonged Romance’’ ‘23 Annual Staff ’23 HAROLD CLARKE “Nibbs” “In the spring this young man's fancy turns to thoughts of baseball.” Soccer ’21, ’22, Manager ’22 Baseball ’21, ’22, ’23, Captain ’22 A. A. ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23 Debating Team ’23 Ag. Club 23 “The Hoodoo” '22 “The Prolonged Romance” ’23 Annual Staff '23 MRRNA RATI I BURN “Bobbie” “If ladies be but young and fair, they have the gift to know it.” Basket Ball ’22 ’23, Manager ’23 A. A. ’20, ’21, ’22 ’23 Ag. Club ’23 “The Hoodoo” '22 “The Prolonged Romance” ’23 ROMAYNE KENT “Romeo” “Determination—to do and to dare— at all times—under all circumstances” A. A. ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23 Y. W. C. A. ’20 Oratory ’23 “The Hoodoo” ’22 “The Prolonged Romance’’ ’23 MARTHA KNECHT Kennecticut” “A woman without a laugh in her is the greatest bore in existence.” Basket Ball ’21, ’22, ‘23, Captain ’23 A. A. ’21 '22, ’23 Oratory and Debating ’23 “The Hoodoo” ’22 “The Prolonged Romance” ’23 Annual Staff ’23 EE ROY EVARTS “Billy” “We only wonder where little men keep so many brains.” A. A. 20, 21, ’22, ’23 Sec. and Treas. ’23 Ticket Seller ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23 Debating Team ’23 “The Hoodoo” ’22 “The Prolonged Romance” ’23 KSTHKR SNYDER “Mike” “The crimson glow of modesty o’er-spread her cheeks, and gave new lustre to her charms.” A. A. ’20 Y. W. C. A. ’20 Ag. Club ’23 “The Prolonged Romance” ’23 DELTA BA AD “Skinney” “The gift of fascination, the power to charm when, where and whom she would.” Basket Ball ’21, '23 A. A.’20, ’21, ’22, ’23 Vice Pres ’22 Sec. and Treas. of Literary Society ’21 Vice President ’22 Vice President of class ’21, ’23 Ag. Club ’23 Y. W. C. A. ’20 Oratory ’23 “The Hoodoo” '22 “The Prolonged Romance’’ ’23 Annual Staff ’23 I DENE CODDINS “Denie ’ “Just what I think and nothing more or less. I cannot say one thing and mean another. ’ ’ Ag. Club ’23 “The Hoodoo” ’22 “The Prolonged Romance” ’23 Annual Staff ’23 ORRIN SHANE “Squire” “Men of few words are the best men” A. A. ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23 Ag. Club ’23 “The Hoodoo” ’22 “The Prolonged Romance” ’23 Annual Staff ’23 THORA PARKS “Tarry” “Who sings, drives away care.” Basket Ball ’21 A. A. ’20, ’21, ’22 Ag. Club ’23 Specialty Senior Play ’23 BEATRICE BRANT “Beatie” “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Basket Ball ’21, ’22, ’23 A. A. 20, ’21, ’22, '23 Ag. Club ’23 “The Hoodoo’’ ’22 “The Prolonged Romance” ’23 LYDIA DICKEY “Pink” “I never trouble trouble, till trouble troubles me.” A. A. '20. ’21, ’22, '23 “The Hoodoo” '22 “The Prolonged Romance” ’23 Annual Staff '23 Salutatorian CLARKE MORGAN “Tuffy” “Oh! The vanity of these men!” Soccer 22 A. A. ’20, 21, '22, ’23 Debating Team ’23 Ag. Club '23 Baseball Scorekeeper ’22 “The Hoodoo” ’22 “The Prolonged Romance” ’23 Annual Staff ’23 RAY FREY “Happy” “Hang sorrow. Care will kill a cat.” Basket Ball '20 Soccer '20, ’21 Vice President A. A. ’23 Vice President Literary Society ’20 President of class ’20, '23 Ag. Club '23 “The Hoodoo’’ '22 “The Prolonged Romance’’ ’23 CHARLOTTE MOSHER “Shorty” “I smile at men when I have occasion, and sometimes when I have no occasion.” Basket Ball ’21, ’22, ’23 Capt. 22 A. A. ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23 President of class ’21 Debating Team ’23 Ag. Club ’23 Y. W. C. A. ’20 “The Hoodoo” ’22 “The Prolonged Romance” ’23 JESSE ADAMS ‘ ‘Jess” “My studies have ever suffered because of the ladies—Bless them!” Basket Ball '22 Soccer ’21, ’22 A. A. ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23 Pres. ’22 Vice President of class ’20 Pres. '22 Ag. Club ’23 Debating Team ’21 “13 Soap Unlucky for Dirt” ’21 “The Hoodoo” '22 “The Prolonged Romance” ’23 Annual Staff '23 In loving memory of our classmate and friend ERVIN L. LYTLE Born May 27, 1904 Died October 30, 1920 JUNIOR CLASS LaVon Maystead______________President Walter Farrand_________Vice President Burr Eberhard___Secretary and Treasurer CLASS MOTTO: “Not at the top but climbing.” CLASS FLOWER: Pink Rose Bud. CLASS COLORS: Old Rose and Silver Gray. letah burke “I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself than to he crowded on a velvet cushion.” WALTER FARR AND “Mike” ‘‘You must live for another if you wish to live for yourself.” VELMA FRY Left school at the end of first semester. OWEN HURLEY—“Squirley” “Thought is the property of him who can entertain it, and of him who can adequately place it. PEARL LEI’LBY “Genie” “So modest is she that she likes to keep her ability concealed. BURR EBERHARD—“Goldie “The dutifulness of children is the foundation of all virtues.” WAVA MILLER “Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosities or registering wrongs.” CLAIR DECKER -“Deck “There is no real life but a cheerful life. KATHERINE BLAUSEY -“Katy “I dare no more fret than I dare curse and swear. PAUL STEWART “Sam” “A philosopher is the last sort of animal I should wish to resemble. I find it enough to live, without spinning lies to account for it.” THELA TYSON “Toodlts” “Man has his will—but a woman has her way.” RAYMOND FRANKS- “Ken” “When in Rome do as the Romans do; when in school do as you please.” BER NIECE ST AH W(AK “I live, yet say not much, but think the more.” RALPH WARD “Teddy” “The more power a man has, the less he likes to use it.” LAVON MAYSTEAD “Lovins” “Continued cheerfulness is the sign of wisdom.” GEORGE JOHNSON “Porky” Wit and wisdom are born with a man.” (; k n e v 1e v r fr r d rn burg - ‘jack ’ • “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men.” TOM MORTON - “Tommy” “There lies a great deal of deviltry beneath that calm exterior.” MONRTA McEWEN “For she was just the quiet kind whose nature never varied.” EDNA SMITH “A rare combination of nonsense, common sense, and a sense of humor.” LRE McEWEN- “Stub” “Oh! those beautiful ladies! They will surely he the death of me” BEATRICE BURCH—“Beatie” “Maidenly, modest and mischievous.” The Colon inn Parody on “Psalm” of Life Tell me not in mournful numbers What ray yearly average is! For I know, I could have raised it If I’d tended to ray biz. Yet, its true! A brilliant crimson Is the card they hand to me, And I thrust it in ray pocket, quickly, So that others cannot see. Not enjoyment and not sorrow Is the way I meet my fate, Rut to act, that each tomorrow I may raise my average rate. Art is long and time is fleeting, bo! I have no time to fret For its drawing nigh to classtime And my English I must get. On the world’s broad field of battle. When the evening turns to night I get out my mathematics And contend a losing fight. Trust no future, howe’er pleasant For this way, though many take If you ask them they will tell you That they made a great mistake. Fives of great men, all remind us We can make our spare time pay By putting thirty minutes extra On our darned geometry. Thirty minutes, that perhaps another Sailing o’er school’s course in vain May step in and get a foothold And see thru’ geometry’s plane. bet us then be up and doing Get our studies when w7e can, Meet our troubles, fifty-fifty, Always trv to be a man. s'- jW M %i ill H r'ii S DPHDMDRES The Colonian Sophomore Class President______________Mae Brinkman Vice President__________________Lena Parks Secretary and Treasurer_Harold Davis Class Motto: “By our own efforts we hope to rise.” Class Flower: Lilies of the Valley. Class Colors: Green and White. CLASS ROLL Brinkman, Mae Brown, Karl Bubb, Floyd Carlisle, Clark Castle, Mae Chaffee, Gerald Copenhafer, Goldie Cupp, Leona Damon, Ralph Davis, Harold Fimple, Dorothy Frisbie, Flovd Goodrich, Gladys Hackenburg, Kthel Hackett, Dorothy Lepley, Eugene Loomis, Edith Loudenslager, Floy Parks, Lena Ratkay, Leslie Stewart, Pauline Ware, Bursell Ware, Thayne Wheeler, Marguerite Williams, Charles — The Colonian “Won” It happened to be two days before the examinations of Leadville High School. Merry crowds of students were coming from school. Faces that at other times might have been serious, homely, or handsome, now had the same appearance; that of happine s. School was over for the day and why shouldn’t they be happy? One student alone seemed to he singled out from the rest, for the air of re ponsibility stood out on the face of George Norton. As he approached a crowd of students who were discussing skating parties and general good times, one fellow in the crowd, noticing his approach, said, “George, old top, come on skating wkh us boys.” “How about it? Speak up”, said another. ‘i Yell, you see its only two days before the examinations, and another tobl me to he home early because she wants me to be a success in life, so I am very sorry; soime other time I’ll go.” “Oh Piffle! what about the exams? Anyway you have two more days and you might as well have a gocxl time,’ said a lad of seventeen. “Well, please excuse me on this occasion, for I want to be ready to face the tests.” “Aw! let the sissy alone. You’ll see that we will get higher marks than you. Anyway, chemistry is too hard, and what’s the use of studying when you can’t figure out a problem The Prof, won’t know the difference if we cheat,” answered a senior student. George arrived home and his anxious mother greeted him, saying. “George, my boy, go and study. You’re the only one I have now and I want you to do your best.” “All right, mother.” He entered a room which was typital of any school boy; as it had all kinds of pennants and pictures on the wall. To the right of the room was a clean, white bed. In one corner was a drc-ser and on it was a neatly laid linen cover; hi the other co.ner stood a de k which had a shaded light over it. Towards this George made his way and started to study. Soon he heard the clinking of skates as crowds of girls and boys passed by the house, laughing and chatting. He was almost tempted to have a little fun, but he thought of his mother’ kind words. The next 'morning, George, having eaten his breakfast, went off to school. Classes went by swiftly and George did well i.i the recitations At noon the boys snarled at him, calling him names which he did not heed. He went home and ate a hot lunch and, being refreshed, went back to school with a higher spirit. One big student pushed a small one into George, but he picked the boy up and passed on into school. (Continued four pages over) The Colonian Freshman Class President______________________________Jeanne Sharpe Vice President____________________________Mae Morton Secretary and Treasurer______Howard White Class Motto: “Rowing not Drifting.” Class Flower: Pink Tea Rose. Class Colors: Green and Pink. CLASS ROLL Bower, Phina Bower, Stanley Clark, George Clipfell, Dorothy Estes, Donald Frisbie, Lloyd Green, Leola Groth, George Harmon, Freida Keckler, Frederick Harmon, Seville Keller, Gladys James, Frances Lee, Marjorie Keckler, Earl Morton, Mae Perry, James Russell, Arden Russell, Lyle Sharpe, Jeanne Snyder, Dorothy Weed, Mildred Wandell, Dorothy Wagner, Beatrice Wattles, Marion White, Howard Whitford, Nola The Colonian “Won” (continued) That was a very miserable afternoon for George. During the study hour the German teacher was in charge and he was shortsighted. Some of the students began to throw chalk, one piece hitting the teacher, and as it came from George’s direction, the teacher immediately arose and sakl, “George, did you throw that piece of chalk?” “No Sir.” was the answer. “Who did?” roared the teacher “That I cannot tell,” said George. “I will see you after school and you will have eight demerits on your deportment, and that means that you have to have one hundred in every subject to pass the examinations.” George grew red, for he was very embarrassed, as all of the loom wa quiet, and he knew that all eyes were on him. After school was dismissed, managing to get home, he went directly to his room and lay down on the bed. At five thirty his mother called him to supper, but there was no answer. Hastily, she went upstairs, but no George was to be seen. Putting on her wraps she went outside. The snow was falling fast as there was a fierce storm, but she hurried on, only stopping to inquire at some houses where George sometimes went to =pend the evening, but George was nowhere to be found. She finally reached Bettv’s home but George was not there. Discouraged, she sank down, crying, “Betty. Betty, look for George; he has disappeared since three thirty.” Betty knew about the happening at «cho ol that afternoon and at once hurried into her wraps As she onened the door she heard the train whistle. She hastened down to the depot and arrived there just as the train pulled in. She saw' a boy with a cap pulled down over his eyes trying to board the t’ain. Hurrying on, she grabbed him and cried, excitingly, “George, George, you will shock your mother if you go away. Buck up and come home. Surely something will turn up.” Rather shamefaced, °eorge turned and went home with her His mother was not told of his attempt to go away, but was very happy upon his arrival to think rothing had happened to him. The next day the examinations w'ere easy and he wrote all of them but he thought that the German teacher w'ould surely flunk him. Monday was the day that would tell the results of the exam. The superintendent carnie into the classroom and w’as going to announce the list of promotions. George now faced the question of would he be promoted or not. He listened excitedly as the superintendent announced the names. His was not among the promoted list. “But there is another important thing I haven't mentioned A student who is loyal to his classmates deserves special promotion. You all know who he i« now,” said the superintendent. All eyes were on George Norton. That w’eek George was the talk of the town, and he resumed friendship with everyone. LESLIE RATKAY, ’25 ORCRNIZflTIDNS The Colonia?! Athletic Association 1922-1923 President_________'________________Tom Morton Vice President_______________________Rav Frey Secretary and Treasurer__________LeRoy Evarts The Athletic Association of Colon High School is an organization to which every member of the student body, who pays fifty cents annually for its support, belongs. The purpose of the organization is to promote pep and school spirit in all athletic activities, to bind the student body together and to support athletics. The organization is responsible for the financing of athletics in the High School, and for this purpose Penny Socials and other like means of raising money are put on by the Association. BALL SOCCER 1923 Colon started out with that same old Colon rp rit to win the cup, but fortune seemed to have deserted Colon, and the sea on ended with more determination than ever—to try and win the cup next time. SCHEDULE Date Town Score Town Score Place Sept. 18 Mendon 0 Colon 1 at Centreville Sept. 29 Burr Oak 0 Colon 1 at Colon Oct. 6 Constantine 1 Colon 0 at Colon Ort. 13 Mendon 1 Colon 0 at Colon Oct. 20 Burr Oak 0 Colon 4 at Burr Oak Nov. 3 Con«tantine 0 Colon 0 at Constantine Nov. 7 Mendon 1 Colon 0 at Mendon LINE U P Brown—LOP Bubb— RIP Morton—RHB H. Clark—LIF Ward- -ROF T. Ware—'RHB McEwen—LIF Snyder —LHB Correll—LPB Daughtery—CP Eberhard—-CHB Beall—RPB Chaffee—G — The Colonian C. H. S. BASE BALL 1923 r0)011 did ret ha e a very uccessf. 1 e- son for 1922, as six out of our nine fo: mer players either graduated or entered professional ball. Colon won only three out of ten games, bui. as all players are !back, a successful eason for 1923 is looked f rv ard to.. SCHEDULE Date Town Score Town Score Place Apr. 7 Bronson 1ft Colon 13 at Colon Apr. 18 Mend n 9 Colon 8 at Mendon Apr. 21 Burr Oak 8 Colon 1ft at Colon Aor. 28 Athens 4 Colon 3 at Athens Apr 28 Sturgis 14 Colon 1° at Sturgis Mav 3 Bronson r Colon 5 at Bronson May 5 St”rgis 12 Colon 4 at Colon Mav 1ft Athens 17 Colon P at o'on Mav 18 Burr Oak 9 Co’on 2 at Burr Oak May 23 Mendon 8 LINE Colon U P 11 at Colon R. Ward—Catcher; B E’'erhird—Pitcher and 3rd Bas° G. Chaffee—Pitcher and 3rd Base; Paul Scott—1st Base Edwin Hill—1 t Base and Outfield: H. Clark—2nd Base F. Bubb—S. S.; T. Ware—L. F.; L. Decker—C. F. C. Decker—R. F.; C. Croy—Pitcher and S. S. Substitutes: McEwen; Beall; Morton; Correll BOYS’ BASKET BALI 192 1-1922-1923 The Basket Ball Scores are for 1921 ami 1922, the picture include. those men n school, .hat were on th team in 1921-’22-'23. There were no games played during 1922 and 1923, because the Athletic Association was nnab e to (L„a.n th usual hail. The fown Hall was fixed up, but too late to schedule any games. LINE UP Forwards Center Guards Ward Ware Estes Erowr. F. Kei kler Ratkay Farrand Morton Damon Chaffee Bubb SCHEDULE Date Town Score Town Score Place Dec. 23 Mendon 30 Colon 20 at Colon Jan. 6 Sherwood 22 Colon 15 at Sherwood Jan. 13 Athens 17 Colon 12 at Athens Jan. 20 Sherwood 10 Coton 22 at Colon Jan. 27 Sturgis 19 Colon 12 at Sturgis Feb. 3 Burr Oak 9 Colon 22 at Burr Oak Feb. 10 Three Rivers 26 Colon 18 at Three Rivers Feb. 17 Sturgis 21 Colon 13 at Colon Feb 24 Burr Oak 17 Colon 16 at Colon -• The Colonw n----- GIRLS’ BASKET BALL 1922-1923 This year Godfrey’s Hall could not be procured for Basket Ball as i«n former years, so- the Athletic Association secured the Town Hall. The girls had a meeting and elected the following officers: Mr. Estes—Coach M. Knecht—Captain M. Rathburn—Manager However, we were so late in getting the Town Hall prepared that it was Second Semester before we could practice. Both the boy: and girls had tealXf, but it was too late to schedule any games to we only go-t a good start for next year. LINE R. P.—Charlotte Mosher ■T. C.—Lelia Baad R. G.—Martha Knecht U P L. F.—Merna Rathburn R. C.—Thela Tyson L. G.—Beatrice Brant Athens—25 Sturgis—27 Sherwood—25 Burr Oak—9 SCHEDULE Colon—10 Colon— 9 Colon— 9 Colon—27 for 1921-22 Three Rivers—64 Athens—30 Bronson—24 Burr Oak—8 Colon— 4 Colon—14 Colon—■ 6 Colon -31 The Colonian DEBATING 1 9 2 3 As members of the Michigan High School Debating League, the question which we debated this year was: Resolved, That the U. S. and Canada jointly should construct the new deep water way to the Atlantic by the way of the St. Lawrence River as proposed by the International Joint Commission submitted to Congress, January, 1922. In order to pick the final teams, elimination contests were held among those participating and the winners competing for the final team. We did not receive as many points as vte had hoped for .bait in as much as this is the first time the High School has had an organized Deleting team for several years, we trust that next year’s team will Lave greater success. The affirmative team—Le'Poy Evarts, Walter Farrand and Tom Morton, opposed Spring Arbor and Three Rivers, while the negative team—Harold Clark, Charlotte Mosher and Clarke Morgan, opposed Cold water. Date Opponent Place Result Dec. 8 Spring Arbor Spring Arbor 3-0 (S. A.) Jan. 12 Three Rivers Colon 2-1 (T. R.) Jan. 21 roioma forfeited to Colon 3-0 (C.) Feb. 16 Coldwater Colon 2-1 (Cw.) COLON The Colonian SCHOOL ORCHESTRA After several years without a school orchestra, the Colon School Orchestra was organized this year under the supervision of Miss Nel-thorpe. It was considered a High School Cla s and a fourth credit for the year was given. During the first semester, practice was held for an hour after school on Monday and Wednesday nights; but owing to the conflict that it had with athletic practices, it was arranged to have it the sixth period three times a week. Under this plan they have progressed more rapidly and they have shown through their efforts that they have the nucleous for a bigger orchestra in the future. The first public appearance was at the Debate between Three Rivers and Colon High School. Since then they have played for several other public entertainments. Following is the personnel of the organization: Piano______________Bertha Frey and LaVon Maystead Violin________________________________Leslie Ratkay Saxophone ____________________________Clarke Morgan Cornets______________Ray Wilder and Medford Maurer Clarinet ___________________________ Raymond Ward Alto _________________________________ Floyd Bubb Baritone______________________________ Ralph Ward Drums _______________________________ Harold Davis The Colonian The High School Chorus This is the first chorus Colon High School has had for several years. Our first program was given December 13 for the Literary Society, with the assistance of the Seventh and Eighth Grades. Our first public appearance was at the Colon-Coldwater Debate. The crowning feature of our year’s work was the musical program given at the First Annual Exhibit when we sang “The Bridal Chorus” from “The Hose Maiden,” “Praise Ye The Father” by Gounod, and the operetta, “Windmills of Holland.” The Col on inn SENIOR PLAY The Prolonged Romance Given by the Senior Class, January 26. 1923. Directed by Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Ward. Thanks to1 Mr. and Mrs Ward and the diligence of the class, it was the most successful school play even given in Colon. — Cast of Characters — Judge Oliver Whitcomb, big man of Rushmore______________Ray Frey Burr Edgeworth, High School student_________________Clarke Morgan Mr Harding, a scientist------------------------------Orrin Shane The Postman------------------------------------------Jesse Adams Samuel Shadrack Sherman, janitor_____________________Harold Clark Mrs. dgeworth, Burr’s mother_________________________Amy Hamilton Miss Crompton, High School teacher__________________Martha Knecht Mrs. Clara Nelson, mother of Ruth_____________________Amy Hamilton Ruth, the Postman’s bride____________________________Merna Rathburn Katherine Carter, village poetess__________________Beatrice Brant Susanne, movie actress_______________________________Bertha Frey Almira Hazlewood, Librarian’s clim sister____________Grace Sturges Rachael Hazlewood, Librarian’s weighty sister_______Romayne Kent Pearl Reynolds, assistant Librarian________________Charlotte Moshe” Avis Hazlewood. the Lady of the Library______________Lelia Baad .Tosiah Perkins. Civil War veteran __________________LeRoy Evarts Samantha Perkin , his grand daughter________________ Lydia Dickey Peggy Mason, High School teacher____________________Esther Snyder Specialty ------------------------------------------ Thora Parks —Synopsis ACT L—Morning at the Library. Mrs. Edgeworth, after discovering Burr’« love for Pearl, accuses her of taking the missing book. Avis defends Pearl and tells some of her past life. ACT I.—Evening at the Library. Judge Whitcomb unexpectedly returns and resumes his love for Avis. ACT III.—The next evening. The Judge discovers Pearl’s identity, and the whereabouts of the missing book. Pearl and Burr continue their romance and the Judge and Avis have found their turn at last. ------ The Golmtian JUNIOR PLAY WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES TWELVE Given March 9, 1923, by the Junior Class of Colon High School under the supervision of Ray M. Farrand. —CAST OF CHARACTERS Chester Stone, retired banker___________George Johnson Lawrence Stone, his son__________________Tom Morton Elizabeth Stone, his eldest daughter______Tliela Tyson Theodora Stone, his youngest (laughter _ Beatrice Burch Mrs. Channing, Chester’s sister______LaVon Maystead Rodney Ev ans, wealthy young man from Paris___ ----------Walter Farrand Mrs. Allison Warren Barrington, divorcee _ Wava Miller Rex Raymond, friend of the Stone family.Burr Eberhard Peg, mountain girl_____________Genevieve Fredenburg David Elliott, mountaineer____________Lee McEwen Bud, mountaineer______________________Owen Hurley Kitty Kilarney, maid_____________Berniece Stahowiak Hawkins, butler_______________________Claire Decker Joyce Courtney, artist____________Katherine Blausey Tom Courtney, her brother_______________Ralph Ward Guests: The Misses Burke, Smith, Lepley, Mc- Ewen, Hackett, Brinkman, Parks, Goodrich, Lee, Loudenslager and Morton. —Synopsis— ACT I.—Drawing room of Chester Stone’s residence. Elizabeth Stone’s debut party. Disliking society life, Elizabeth decides to go to the mountains. ACT II.—Chester Stone’s lodge in the mountains. Rodney, under the name of John Smith, meets and loves Elizabeth. The romance is shattered when Elizabeth learns of his true identity. ACT.III.—Living room of Chester Stone’s residence. The tangled threads of love are straightened “When The Clock Strikes Twelve.’’ The Golonian--------- LITERARY SOCIETY President____________________Amy Hamilton Vice President----------------Bertha Frey Secretary and Treasurer___George Johnson During the first part of every school year a meeting of the entire High School is held and the Literarj” Society reorganized. The meetings of the Society are held as nearly as possible every two weeks on Monday mornings. Every student in High School is a member and is called upon some time during the school year to take some active part in the program. Under the auspices of this Society, Oratory was organized. In Oratory and Declamation the contestants for the final contest were selected by means of a local contest in which Fresh and Sophs took part in Declamatory while the Juniors and Seniors took part in Oratory. The winners in the declamatory contest were: Howard White, first; Marguerite Wheeler, second; Ethel Hackenburg, third. In orations the first place was won by Lelia Baad; second, Martha Knecht; third, Burr Eberhard. In the sub-district contest held at Coldwater, April 11th, Colon was represented by Lelia Baad and Howard White. While we did not receive any honor in this contest we were good sportsmen enough to believe that we could do better in the future. In the County contest held at Sturgis April 27th, Howard White and LeRoy Evarts both gave declamations, Howard White winning second place. The Colonian COLON HIGH SCHOOL AGRICULTURAL CLUB The Agricultural Club of Colon High School, the first Club of it5 kind to be orgr nizul in the High Sch ol was organized and the first meeting was held Decemer 19, 1922. The o' ject of this Club i« to promote interest in Agriculture among students in Colon High School and a.uong the people in the community as far as po sible. Its meetings are held each calendar month, except July and August, at the home of some one of the me ribers, or at the High School Building. The meetings consist of a business meeting, program and social hour. Those who may becorre members of this club are Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors regularly enrolled in agricultural classes. The Honorary members of the club are: State Supevisor of Agricultural Education and wife, Mr. and Mr . E. E. Gallup. St. Joseph County Agricultural Agent and wife, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Binding. Superintendent and Agricultural Teacher of Colon High School and wife, Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Ward. We wish to express our appreciation for the Interest the members and honorary members have taken in the Club this year, and we hope it can be followed with as much and more interest in the coming years. The Colonian ALUMNI DIRECTORY CLASS OF 1922 BESS, Dorothy, 1739 Lagonda Ave., Springfield, O., Student BOWER, Eva, Colon, Mich., Teacher COLLINS Marie, Colon, Mich., Teacher HARBESON, Violette, Wasepi, Mich., Teacher HILL, Edwin, Colon, Mich., L. K. G. Employee KLEINFELDT, Violet, Colon Mich., Teacher MOSHER, Clellah, Colon Mich., Teacher PERRIN, Ida Mae, Colon, Mich., Teacher SHEFFIELD, Elouise, Kalamazoo, Mic.h, Normal Student THRAMS, Frank, Colon, Mich., Mechanic WALTERS, Glenn, Sturgis, Mich., Kirsch Employee WYANT, Nettie, Colon, Mich., Teacher CLASS OF 1921 BAAD, Francis, Leonidas, Mich., Teacher BUBB, Clellah (Yeater), Colon, Mich., Housewife DECKER, Earl, Ypsilanti, Mich., Normal Student ENOS Leslie, 80 Garrison Ave., Battle Creek. Kellogg’s Employee HARMON, Carl, 446 E. Lewi- St., Ft. Wayne, Ind. HALBERSTALDT, Fay, (Baad), Colon, Mich, Housewife HILL, Edwin John, Ann Arbor, Mich., Student PALM ATI ER, Esther, Albion. Mich., Student SEAVERS, Franklin, Colon, Mich., L. K. G. Employee SHANE Doreen, Colon. Mich., L. K. G .Employee VALYER, Florence, (Ramby), Colon. Mich., Housewife WATSON Mona Mae, (Strunk), Kalamazoo, 717 Dwight St., Housewife CLASS OF 1920 • BAAD, Wayne, Colon, Mich., L. K. G. Employee BOWER, Kenneth, Ypsilanti, Mich , 417 Ellis St. DICKEY Ruth, (Hawks), Nashville, Mich., Housewife GIBSON Genevieve, Midland. Mich., Teacher SNOOK, Viola, (Wagner), Three Rivers, Mich., Housewife SNYDER Leo, Mendon, Mich., Teacher WAGNER, Russell, Three Rivers, Mich., Factory Employee WYANT, Marshall, Colon, Mich., Farmer YEATTER, Michael, Colon, Mich., Farmer The Colonian CLASS OF 1919 AMBS, Harold, Detroit. 4275 Larchmont Av„ Bookkeeping, Accounting BAAD, Russell, Sherwood, Mich., Farmer BARNES Clarence, Fulton, Mich., Farmer BENNETT, Ralph, Leonidas, Mich., Fireman G. T. R. R. BUYS, Mildred, Leslie, Mich., Teacher DICKEY, Lela, (Schroder), Assyria. Mich. Housewife DICKEY Zela, Marcellus, Mich., Teacher DICKINSON Marjorie Allegan, Mich., Teacher GROTH, Irene, Kalamazoo, Mich., Gilmore EJmiployee KLEINDFELDT, Mona, Sturgis, Mich., Teacher LOUDENSLAGER, Amelia, (Wagner), Kalamazoo, Mich., Housewife MATER, Audrey, Stanton, Mich., Teacher McMILLEN, Laurice, Matteson, 111., M. C. R. R. Agent NEINDORF Fred, Ann Arhor, Mich., Student SHAFFMASTER, Delmot, East Lansing, Mich., M. A. C. Student TUN ISON, Florence, Ann Arbor, 1005 N. University Av„ Trained Nurse VALYER, Otis, Colon, Mich., L. K. G. Employee CLASS OF 1918 ADAMS, Leah, (Achenback), Oscego, Mich., Housewife ADAMS, Reah, 308 Elmwood St., Kalamazoo, Gibson Mandolin Co. AMBS, Charlotte, 98 College St., Battle Creek. Mich,. Teacher BOWER, Zella, Colon, Mich., L. K. G. Stenographer FROHRIEP Clifford, Colon, Mich., Grocrey Clerk HEMENWAY Rufus, Centreville, Mich., Teacher HILL. Marian, 725 W. Bethune St., Detroit, Mich. HILL, Raymond, Colon. Mich., E. R. Hill Son State Bank KANE, Mildred, 433 Park Place, Kalamazoo. Mich. Teacher MOORE Helen, (Chapman), Jackson, 1018 Blakely Ave., Housewife SCOTT, Harold, 518 W. Ganson St., Jackson, Hayes Wheel Employee SHAW. Marjorie, (Baldwin), Hudson Hotel, Ionia. Mich., Housewife SMITH, Hazel, Colon. Mich., Deceased. October 6, 1918 SIDES, Harold, Philadelphia, Pa., Student U of P. THURSTON, Massena, St. Paul, Minn., 2089 Cater Av , Ass’t. in Dept. fof Dairying WHITFORD. Cleo, (Vcrhees), Kalamazoo. 235 Chri tena Ct. H’sewife YEATTER, Celia, Colon, Mich. CLASS OF 1917 BOWER, Mamie, (Lash), 51 Academy St., Battle Creek. Housewife CORRELL, Edith, Colon, Mich., Teahcer ELLIOT. Charles. 1632 4 Herrin St., Toledo, Office Toledo Plate Glass HARDING, Myrtle, (Pier), Colon, Mich., Housewife The Colonian HARMON, Clifford, 509 Madison St., Three Rivers Mich. JACOX, Beulah, (Carpenter), Litchfield, Mich., Housewife JONES, Evelyn, (Stewart), Lansing, Mich., Housewife KUDER, Emery, Leonidas, Mich., Farmer LAMBERSON, Harriet, 464 St. James Place, Chicago. 111. LONGNECKER, Mildred. (Camp), Fulton, Mich., Housewife MAVSTEAD, Clifford, Three Rivers, Mich. McMURRAY, Ruth, Colon, Mich., Factory Employee OUTMAN, Fernie, (Culp), Leonidas. Mich., Housewife SHANE, Dorothy, Colon. Mich., Teacher 4 THOMAS, I Ida, Deceased TROST, Nora, (Ware). Colon, Mich.. Teacher ULTZ, Mary, 453 W. Forest Ave., Detroit, Telephone Operator WAGNER. Edna, LaHabra, California WATTLES Randall, Sherwood, Mich., Farmer CLASS OF 1916 BAAD, Dale, Colon, Mich., Clerk COOK, Lillian, (Amos), Jackson, Mich. Housewife DICKEY Anna, (Berry), Battle Creek, Mich., Housewife -fFAXON, Edwina, (Ward), Colon. Mich., Housewife KANE, Arthur, Lake Farm for Boys, Kalamazoo Mich. KENT, C. D., 307 Main St., Buchanan, Mich. MAYSTEAD, Margaret, (Elderidge), Three Rivers, Mich., Housewife MOWRY True John, Colon, Mich., Farmer SHARP, Leon, Colon, Mich., Farmer STRUNK, Vera, (McGuire), Kalamazoo Mich., Housewife SWEET, Neil, Mendon, Mich., TAYLOR Burr, Milwaukee. Vis., Victrola Salesman WAGNER, Gladys, (Kane), Lake Farm for Boys, Kalamazoo, Mich. WAGNER, Randall, Kalamazoo. Mich. WARE. Earl, Colon, Mich., Teacher WATTLES, Hazel, 323 Huron St., Ann Arbor. Mich WEALTY, Loren, Hotel Seattle Anchorage, Ala ka YEATTER, Lois, Colon, Mich., Teacher YEATTER Ralph, Colon. Mich., Farmer CLASS OF 1915 COVEY Gail, Leonidas, Mich., Farmer ESTES, A M, Colon. Mathematics and Chemistry Teacher GILPIN, Fanchion, (Claypool), 196 Haskell St.. Battle Creek HUNT. Mildred, (Armstrong), 625 Jefferson St., Jackson, Housewife LEGG, Stanley, 116 Glen Ave., Ann Arbor, Mich., Student LOUDENSLAGER, Clarke, 145 W. Main Shelby, O., Chemistry Teacher MILLARD, Leon, Colon, Mich., Farmer STULL, Ross, 4th and Catherine, Ann Arbor, Supt. A. A. Creamery Co. TUN I SON, Lester, 1103 Citzn. Nat. Bank Bldg., Los Angeles, Salesman WILLIAM. Lewis, 244 E. Perry St., Tiffin, O., History Teacher WYANT, Fay, (Broker), 434 9th St, Three Rivers, Mich., Housewife The Colonian CLASS OF 1914 BOGART, Daniel, Battle Creek, Mich., Buick Motor Co. DICKEY, Vivian, 53 North Ave., Battle Creek, Mich., Buick Motor Co. ETTINGER, Irene, (Russell), Burr Oak, Mich, Housewife FAXON, Clinton, Deceased, September 1, 1920 HACKER, Marie, (VanVorst), Matteson. Mich., Housewife LAMBERSON. Marie, (Wooley), 327 Douglas Av., Kalamazoo, H’s’wife RUSSELL, lla, (Reynolds), Quincy Mich.. Housewife SNYDER, Marie, (Daugherty), Lansing, Mich., Housewife WALTERS, Cecil, Burr Oak, Mich., Bookkeeper WEBB Ahava, (Mowry), Colon, Mich., Housewife CLASS OF 1913 A MBS, Owen, Colon, Mich., Farmer BURK, Leslie, Constantine, Mich., Farmer JOHNSON, Ollie, Caldonia, Mich., Teacher PAGE, William, 39 Pearl St., Blis field, Mich. SIDES. Raymond. 1235 Judson Ave., Evanston, 111., Advertiser WAGNER, Clesson, Burr Oak, Mich., Farmer CLASS OF 1912 ADAMS, Pearl. (Bowersocks), 124 Broadway, Three Rivers BONNER, Walter, 833 5th St., Traverse City, Mich., Express Agent CORREL, Roscoe, Flint, Mich., Teacher DICKINSON. Burl, (Wright), 204 E. Chicago St., Sturgis, Housewife ENOS, Ray, 1536 School St., Chicago Heights, 111., Machinist HILL, Amelia, (Tenny), Colon, Mich. Housewife HOLCOMB, Frank, Deceased L OUDENSLAGER, Arbor, Co-Ion, Mich., Farmer SHARP, Obed, 1270 Lakewood Blvd., Detroit, Mich. WELTY Russell, Deceased, December 18, 1918, Treves, Germany CLASS OF 1911 BARTHOLEMEW, Madge, Deceased, Ma ch 26, 1916 CODDINGTON, Hazel, Titusville, Fla., Teacher COVEY, Gladys, (Tunison), Co'on, Mich., Housewife GRIMES, Alice, Union City, Mich., Teacher HALL, John, Detroit, Mich., Lineman KARCHNER Lucille, 389 Tuxedo Ave, Highland Park. Mich., Teacher LELAND, Deyo, 28 Perrin St., Ypsilanti, Mich., Physical Director MILLARD Paul, 9 W Elizabeth St, Waterloo, N. Y., Electrician RUSSELL, Inah, Lake Boys Farm, Kalamazoo, Mich. .Teacher RUSSELL, Waive, (Farrand), Colon Mich., Housewife WAGNER, Nina, (Sweet), Lake Boys’ Farm, Kalamazoo, Housewife WAGNER, Pearl, (Page), 7 Gilds St,, Blis field, Mich., Housewife The Colonian CLASS OF 1910 BECKER, Bonnie, (Page), Howell, Mich., Housewife EBERHARD, Dawn, Colon, Mich. L. K.G. Employee LYON Ralph, 1230 21st St., Detroit, Mich., Factory Employee RENNER, Isla, (Copeland), She;wood, Mich., Housewife SIMONSON, Lulu, (Tomlinson), Colon Mich., Housewife WAGNER, Forestina, Burr Oak, Mich., Teacher WAKEMAN, Ruth, (Brown), Seefoewing, Mich., Housewife WHITMER, Gladys, 814 E. 16th St., Chester Pa., Teacher CLASS OF 1909 BARTHOLEMEW, Hazel, (Clipfell), Colon, Mich., Housewife BRIGHT, Bessie, (Myers), Colon, Mich., Housewife 't'CLEVELAND, Lulu, (Frary), Deceased October 4, 1921 CUTLER, Mamie, (Henson), 817 Wood St., Hoquim, Wash., Hous'nvPe ELDRED, Evangeline, Jackson, Mich., Teacher FISKE, Halley, 358 Dayton St., Flint, Mich., nsurance Agent GLEASON, Bessie, (Millard), 9 W. Elizabeth, Waterloo, N.Y., H’ ewife KANE, Dennis, Sturgis, Mich., Bookkeeper PAGE, John, Blissfield, Mich., Employee Sugar Refinery SCHERM ERHORN, Sylvia, Battle Creek, Mich., Teacher SLOVER, Olivia, (Judd), 2714 Alsace Av., Los Angeles Cal., Homewife SWEET, Katie, (Copenhafer), Colon. Mich., Housewife UPTON, Frank, 4379 Philadelphia Ave., Detroit, Factory Erplo-yee n 73 Mt ' CLASS OF 1908 BOWER, Grace, (Correll), 3828 3rd Ave., So, Minneapolis, Housewife COPELAND, Starr, Sherwood, Mich., Farmer GRABER. Mildred, (Shane), 276 Park Ave., South Haven. Housewife NEINDORF, Lawrence. Centreville, Mich. St. Jos-ph County Clerk WAGNER Inez, (Cline). Sherwood, Mich., Housewife WALBERT, Anna, Colon, Mich., L. K. G. Employee CLASS OF 1907 BOWER Earnest, Washington, D. C., Astronomer EBERHARD, Leone. Big Point. Miss., Gov’t. Fruit Tree Inspector GRIMES. Clifford, Homer, Mich., Jeweller PICKETT Laura, (Crooks), Battle Creek, Mich. SWEET, Carl, Lake Boys’ Farm, Kala razoo, Mich., Superintendent The Coloniali----------- CLASS OF 1906 COSIER, Bessie. (Udell), Whittier, Cal., Housewife ESTES, Patience, (Darron), Colon, Mich., Housewife GOODWIN, Loran. 1702 N. 23rd St., Boise, Idaho., Y. M. C. A. Work HOLLINSHEAD. Bonnie, (Goodwin), 1702 N. 23rd, Boise, Ida., H’swife SHANE, Leo 276 Park Ave., South Haven, Mich., M.C. R. R. Agent WARE, Louie, (Buick), Silver Lake, Oregon, Housewife WARREN. Isabelle, (Stewart), 115 Henry St., Battle Creek, Housewife WELTY, George, Acero, 111., Elecrical Supply Co. WELTY, Helen, (Engle), Colon, Mich., Housewife CLASS OF 1905 CODDINGTON, Alice, (Hawley), 124 Broadway, Three Rivers, H’swife CULP, Merle, (Olney), Meiulon, Mich., Housewife GOODWIN, Orin, 814 E. 16th St., Chester, Pa., Y. M. C. A. Work TOMLINSON, Burr, Colon, Mich., Lumberman _ WATSON. Dale. 213 Howard St., Jackson, Mich., Dentist CLASS OF 1904 AKEY, Madge, (Wheeler), Deceased, October 13, 1920 POUSH, Beulah, (Davis), 1196 Virginia Ave., Cleveland, O., Housewife TELLER, John, Rt. 4. Battle Creek, Mich. WAGNER, George, Ft. 1, Laharbra, California WAKEMAN Gay, (Watson), 213 Howard St., Jackson, Housewife WHITMER, Etta, (Gcoriwin), 814 E. 16th St., Che ter, Pa.. Housewife CLASS OF 1903 AKEY, Bernice, (McCormick), Albany, Ind.. Housewife CODFREY, Eva, (Rex), 618 Wayne Ave., Defiance, O., Housewife HAWK, Alice, 124 E. 35th St., Indianapolis, Trd., Office Real Estate Co. PETERS, Jay, Colon, Mich., Rural Mail Carrier SMITH, Ray, Unknown TOMPKINS, Edna, (Clement), 60 W. Main St, Battle Creek, H’sewife VAUGHN, Florence, E. High School. Saginaw, Mich., Teacher CLASS OF 1902 ENGLE, Orla, Colon, Mich., Farmier HAWK, Earl, 3822 Cerrita Ave., Oakland. Cal., Auto Salesman The Colonian CLASS OF 1901 N DUNCAN, Madge, (Morten), Colon, Mich., Housewife EBERHARD, Cora, (Morgan), Colon, Mich., Housewife HARRISON, EMMA, (Legg), Deceased, Sept. 20, 1918 MOORE, Kittie, (Gemberling), Mechanicsville, Iowa, Housewife CLASS OF 1900 GOODWIN, Carl, 5 Russell St., Calcutta, India, Y. M. C. A. Work LELAND, Mary, (Reed), Corbett, Oregon WAGNER, Chester, Athens, Mich., Farmer No Graduates in 1899 and 1898 CLASS OF 1897 GARMON, Clinton F., Chicago, 111. LEGG, Kenneth, 139 N. Clark St., Chicago, 111., Lawyer - CLASS OF 1896 CLEMENT, Forney, 60 W Main, Battle Creek, Emp. Roat Music House DORAN, Dr W. E., Colon, Mich., Physician GODFREY, Jay, Buchanan, Mich., Dentist CLASS OF 1895 CHIVERS, Roy, Jackson, Mich., Doctor DAY, Maud, (Sotos), 5671 N. Clark St., Chicago. 111. DEANE, Clyde, 2728 Emerson Ave., South, Minneapolis. Minn. u ENGLE, Carrie, Armillo, Texas, Deceased, July 5, 1909 KENT, Maude, (Bousum), Centreville, Mich., Factory Employee LEIDY, Anna, (Corbett), New Bethlehem, Pa., Housewife PFTERS, Bessie, (Simpson), Mendon, Mich.. Deceased, April 16, 1918 CLASS OF 1894 RENNET, Flora, (McMillen), Fairfax, Mich., Housewife 4 ENGLE. Emma, (Clyde), Mendon, Mich., Housewife ROUSH, Maude, (Ultz), Colon, Mich., Deceased, August 17. 1912 WHO’S Name Disposition Occupation Favorite Rook Jesse Adams “I know” Being first man . “Spelling Made Easv”.__ Lelia Baad Crazy . Being sweet ‘Then I'll come back to you’ Beatrice Brant Harmonious. .. Making dates “Latest Steps in Dancing Ilene Collins Quiet .. Tending craft . _ “Tried and True” Harold Clark Funny . Grinning “At the Home Plate Dvdia Dickey Sweet ....... Being quiet. “Going Some” DeRoy Kvarts Stubborn . Playing. ‘ ‘The Night Rider’ ’ Bertha Frey Dovable . Admiring her diamond. “The Home Builder” Rav Frev. “Happy” .... . Getting “Skinney” “Keeping up With Lizzie’ - Amy Hamilton Fiery Jes-ting “Jesse James” (‘Ford’ Romayne Kent PTinny -Giggling.. .. “Green Fancv” . .. .. Martha Knecht Smiling _ Being good natured. .. “The Romantic Woman .. Clarke Morgan Noisy Watching “her’ “Etiquette Made Easy”.. . Charlotte Mosher. Gay . Writing notes . “Morten’s Hope” Tliora Parks.. Angelic . Trying to decide “Someone and Soniebodv Merna Rathburn.. Sentimental .. . Having a good time “Wooed and Married Orrin Shane.. . . Dionlike . Playing tennis “Buried Alive” (a husband Esther Snyder Timid . Blushing “A thousand wavs to Please Grace Sturges Intelligent . Studying ‘The road to understanding’ Katherine Blausey Flirty . _ . Visiting. ‘Adventures in contentment' Beatrice Burch Childish . Acting “Not Dike Other Girls”.... Detail Burke I )reamy _ . Growing slender... ... “Tempest and Sunshine”.. Clair Decker Quiet . Pitching “A Countrv Bov” Burr Eberliard Stubborn Staving at the librarv.. ‘ ‘Self-Raised” Walter I'arrand Hasn’t any . . Winking at the girls.. “To Have and to Hold” Raymond Franks. Foolish . Writing poems “The Wild West” Genevieve l'reden- Gay Powdering “The Call of the Wild” Velma Fry. (burg Mild .Moving .. — “The Comeback”. Owen Hurley . Determination . Asking for dates. “Everlasting Life” George Johnson .. “Ask Mae” .. . Using hair groom “A Man For All” Pearl Depley Artificial . Writing . “Eugene” Da Von Maystead . Dovable . Loving “Blue Books” Dee MeKwen .. .. Average . Blushing “Find the Woman” Moneita McEwen. Easy . Trying to be noisy “Silent Women” Wava Miller...... Ambitious . Growing “A Certain Rich Man” Tom Morton Inexplainable. . Kidding “Which One Shall I Marrv” Edna Smith Primpy Talking .. “Whispering Smith’ Bermece Stahowiak Gentle ... . Bluffiing ‘ ’Seventeen” Paul Stewart Musical Getting shorter. “Peter Rabbit” Tliela Tyson.. Noisy .. . Keeping them guessiti’ “Just For Fun”. Ralph Ward Bombastic . .. . Acting funny “Poker Chips’’ Mae Brinkman.. Sapient.. . “Blowing Bubb-les”.. “Our Admirable Mae” Karl Brown Explosive . ... Everything he can think “A Dot of Nonsense” Floyd Bubb. . Redoubtable . Maying (of ‘How to Write Dove Letters' Clark Carlisle Verdant ... Blushing ‘It Pays to Smile” Mae Castle Shy. Chewing gum ‘The Art of Making Dove” Gerald Chaffee Daring Looking after the wo- ‘Martha”. Goldie Copenhafer Invulnerable . Driving a Ford... (men 'Little Men” Deona Cupp ... Friendly Flirting... ‘Mainstreet”.. . .. WHO Name Disposition Occupation Ralph Damon______Intricate_________Breaking hearts...- Harold Davis_____Chivalrous________ “Marryin’ ”______ Loyd Decker..... Bashful___________Throwing chalk.... Dorothy Fimple .. Mild..........Reciting_____________ Floyd Frisbie.. _. Droll___.... Everything but studv- Gladys Goodrich.. F'lirty....... Telling stories_(ing Ethel Hackenberg Compliment ary Riding in new cars____ Dorothy Hackett.. Complex__________ Primping ........ Eugene Lepley____Sunny ____________Chuckling__________ Edith Loomis_____Submissive________Blushing..........— Floy Loudenslager “Bill knows”.. ‘‘Following Billy”__ Lena Parks.......Quarrelsome.__ ‘‘HuntingBurrs”______ Leslie Ratkay Brilliant ...........Acting smart.......— Pauline Stewart... Handsome___ Draying ______________ Bursell Ware.....Crazy_____________Having the nose bleed. Thavne Ware.. (er Fiery............ Stretching first base_ Marguerite Wheel-Sensible . .. Studying Caesar ______ Charles Williams just So___________Varied________ ___ Phina Bower------Natural __________Studying__________ . Stanley Bower----All his own Looking around _________ Pearl Brown......Lamblike ... Picking dates........... George Clark .. Ilazy..............Helping ........... Dorothy Clipfell .. Cheery ........Whispering ....... Reland Danford .. Talkative________Winking __________ Harold Daugherty Determined________Giving____________ Donald Estes.....Silly.............. Talking......... Lloyd Frisbie----Common............Varied____________ Leola Green------Courageous________Chewing gum._______ George Groth. ... Poetical.........Growing .......... Frieda Harmon ... Harmless.........Grinning........... Seville Harmon ... F'ierce....... Talking things easy_ Ruth Hartman-----Sarcastic ........Scowling........... Frances James----Sweet.________ Singing “A-Merica” .. Earl Keckler — Snappy..............Farming________ -- Frederick Keckler Mild_______ Smiling .................. Gladys Keller----Sunny __Giggling_______ -- Marjorie Lee.....Getting Better. Taking news_______ -- Mae Morten-------Wild______________Writing notes______ James Perry . Crazy________________Shaking buggies... Arden Russell .. Lovely ___________Teasing girls_____ Lyle Russell .. — Mild ____________Anything__________ Jeanne Sharpe____Uncertain.________Talking............. Charles Snyder .... Careless .Dodging girls .. -- Dorothy Snyder ._ Improving . Writing notes__________ Beatrice Wagner.. Unknown _________Walking......... .. Dorothy Wandell.. Uneven___________ Gazing around ___ Marion Wattles .. O. K. ...________ Signaling._______ Mildred Weed Varied ____________ Making eyes ........ Howard White_____All right_________Arguing .......... Nola Whitford Dignified............Unknown .......... Favorite Book ‘The Ex-SherifT’s Daughter’ ‘‘Girl Question”_________ ‘Blunders of a Bashful Man’ ‘‘Check Book”............ ‘‘Easy Road to Success”__ ’ ‘ Modern F'loppers’ ’.. ‘‘What’s the World Coming ‘ ‘ Boy Question ”__(To?’ ’ ‘‘Little, But O My!”..... ‘‘Helen’s Babies”________ “Billy and Me”........... “Burr”................... “His First Violin”_______ “Her First Love”_________ “Women and Their Ways”. “The Speckled Bird”______ “Dictionary’ ____________ “Valley of Silent Men’’ ... “Reducing” .............. “Pecks Bad Boy”.......... “Little Women”........... “School Days”___________ “Innocent”............... “The Flirt”. Away With It” “Mischief and How to Get “When a Man’s a Man”_____ “You never know your luck’ “Mysterious Rider”_______ “Farm Management”_______ “The Man Killer”..... “Dorothy”________________ “The Golden Woman”_______ “A-Merica”............... “Jeff” . ............... “Mutt” .................. “Smiles”................. “Newspaper”______________ “Untamed”................ “Six Foot Four”_________ “Freckles”............... “Once to Every Man” _____ “The Lure” .............. “The Mysterious Disappear - “ Louis I” ____ .(ance” “Long Dim Trails”........ “The Hunt” ... __________ “Jerry”..... ............ “Happy” _________________ “The Girl From Kellers” .. “Man Trail” ............ ...mum......mm..... in..........mi....nun............ Commencement Program E : = S : = = : = = = Processional----------------------Miss Ilah Bennett | Invocation_____________________Rev. T. H. Leanion | Salutatory---------------------------- Lydia Dickey | President’s Address_______________________ Ray Frey I History----------------------------- ..Beatrice Brant, Harold Clark, Romayne Kent, Esther Snyder | Duet-----------------Charlotte Mosher, Thora Parks | Giftatory---------------- Lelia Baad, Amy Hamilton | Class Poem — ------------------------Martha Knecht § Saxophone Solo_____________________ Clarke Morgan | Prophecy------------ Charlotte Mosher, Ilene Collins | Will--------------------- Orrin Shane, Jesse Adams | Class Song (composed by Bertha Frey)_________ Class | Valedictory ------------------------- Grace Sturges | Presentation of Diplomas_____ .. Supt. V. E. Ward I Benediction--------------------Rev. T. H. Leamon | Recessional_______________________Miss Ilah Bennett I ............................. mmimi.... ...in......... Junior-Senior May Breakfast .May 26 Baccalaureate Service________June 3 Commencement Exercises______June 7 Alumni Banquet______________June 16 The Coloniati VALEDICTORY The time has come when we must bid adieu to our pleasant and beneficial life in Colon High School and take our places in the large and beautiful country of which we are so proud to call our own. In this school which we have finished, our minds however have received only a beginning towards true culture and education. There is no specialized training in the High School curriculum, merely a general preparation for the final educational training. Only in the finishing schools can one concen-ate his energies upon his chosen business or professional career. And as we are about to enter a larger field of development, we feel that we are bound by many strong ties to the happy days that are now past. Our teachers have labored diligently to plant in our minds the seeds of true knowledge, and to them we may say that their patient labor and kindness in all things are greatly appreciated. We wish them real success in whatsoever sphere of life they may enter or be placed. We feel greatly thankful for the many advantages given us in Colon High School. In this respect, we wish to thank the members of the School Board and patrons for their co-operation and support in beneficial lines for the good of our school. You have endeavored to give us a school worthy of respect, and if. we are in any way deficient in mental culture, ours is the fault. We also wish to thank you for the Diplomas you are about to give us and it will be our highest aim to be worthy of them. To our parents and friends we owe a debt of gratitude we can never repay. You have aided us when and where aid was needed, urging us forward when you thought we faltered. You have surrounded us wit11 Hessings on every hand. May we prove ourselves worthy of the trust and confidence you have placed in us. The Colonian What is de elopment? It is the unfolding of secrets which are unknown to one. This great unfolding is brought about by life. “ Life is not as we may say for mere passing pleasures, but for the highest unfoldment that one can attain, to the noblest character that one can grow and for the greatest service that one can render to mankind.” It is often said that we live in a vast ocean of thought. It is not the tilings one does or of what he speaks that develops him, but the thoughts which he dwells upon. High thoughts raise the standard of de-velopmert, low thoughts lower the same. We are continually drawn to the forces and conditions of life, which are most akin to those of our thoughts. It was great thought upon the part of Columbus that ended in the discovery of America. What makes criminals out of our American citizens? Some may say it was because he murdered someone, stole a large sum of money, burned a building as the case may be. All these could be traced to one source and that source is thought. Our poets, authors and historians thought they could better or add something to the literature, and by so doing have developed literature. One often thinks, I have finished this, but what am T beginning? How shall I start upon this new profession? Place the center of all duties and responsibilities in the Infinite is the first essential in chosing one’s further work. “The Lord never prospers any man, but man prospers because he acknowledges the Lord and lives in accordance with the higher laws.” Make your aim high, be true to this higher aim that is within you and ne,Ter allow yourself to be governed by the customs or actions of others that are not inclneed in this aim. This aim will in the end master all others if it has the support of your determination Believe and have confidence in yourself. Few people but half express themselves for fear of making a mis- The Colonialt take. A man is contented and happy when he has put his heart into his work and done his best, but otherwise there is a sense of shame which clouds this happiness. When you wish to accomplish something, that to your own judgment you know is good, do not stop to think what other people will think about it, but go forward to carry the plan out. Do not roam throughout the world looking for some deed to do, look around you and you will find an abundance. Here you may give, and better and happier you will be. One’s happiness depends upon himself. “Man is his own star, and the soul that can Render an honest and perfect man, Command all light, all influence, all fate, Nothing to him falls early or too late. Our acts our angels are, or good or ill, Our fatal shadows that walk by us still.” Let us then, my classmates, endeavor all through life to cultivate and develop our minds; and with our class motto ever before reminding us that the small portion we have finished is very little compared with that which lies before us to accomplish. May we live pure and upright lives, remembering that the greatest greatness and the truest greatness is in possessing unselfish love and self-devotion to our fellow men, that our deportment may stand high on God’s book above- And when we have learned the last lesson on earth, may we realize that our lives have been a continuation of, “Finished, Yet Beginning”. GRACE STURGES The Colonian CLASS SONG Happy school days now are ended, Problems solved and done, For joys and cares will soon be blended Our life’s realities have just begun, Sailing on Time’s mighty River, Steering for a shore, And may the love of virtue ever Guide our bark in safety o’er. Chorus: So let us, cheer, cheer, cheer for Colon High, For its the school we love so well, You see the time is growing very nigh That we must say farewell. But we will stand up for Colon High Hurrah for the Red and White! So cheer, cheer for Colon High This Class of ’23. Friendship’s links shall ne’er be broken, Bright shall gleam her chain, And tho’ this last farewell be spoken For we may not be together again, Should our fairest vision perish And be seen no more, For your kind precepts e’er we’ll cherish Treasured up in mem’ry’s store. Chorus: Should the future, breathing o’er us, Wake us like a spell And bring this joyous scene before us, And our happy schooldays loved so well, Oh, the joy ’twould give to greet you! Friends and loved ones, true, For what a welcome would await you? And till then a last adieu. Chorus: BERTHA FREY. r The Colonian CLASS PROPHECY Scene— A front lawn. Table with four chairs. Mer-na and Charlotte sitting at the table reading. Merna—(Pushing paper aside and leaning back in chair.) Oh Dear! It seems so good to be back in dear old Colon again, doesn’t it, Charlotte? Charlotte—I should say it does. This is the first time I have been back since 1 left here ten years ago. Things have changed so much it doesn’t hardly look natural but yet it seems natural because 1 spent all my High School days here. Merna—I wonder where the rest of our class is? I wish we could all get together and have a good “old time” class party once again. Charlotte—You remember the last time we Senior girls of ’23 were together on that camping trip and those horrid boys came and nearly raised the roof off the cottage? Merna, (hearing steps and turning in her chair )—Oh Charlotte, who is this coming? (Pause and both look.) hy it’s Hem —and who on earth is that swell looking guy with her. (Ilene and LeRov enter.) Ilene—Oh girls, when did you come? Here is Billy, lie just returned from his work in Europe where he has been employed in the I oudenslager Drv Goods Department Store. We were just speaking about the Class of 23 and you know when you talk of angels they always appear. Billy— hat have you girls been doing in the past ten years? Ilene just told me she had been acting for Art-craft films at Hollywood, California. Charlotte—Oh, Merna has entered the matrimonial field and acts as office girl in the Niendorf Dentist OfTice at Atlantic City. The Colonian Merna—And Charlotte lias just returned from a Nurse’s Campaign in the Philippine Islands. Have you heard from any of the rest of our dear classmates? Billy—Yes, I am kept very well posted on them, I can tell you where each one of them is. Charlotte—Sit down and tell us all about them please. (Billy sits down at the table.) Merna—Where is Lelia? You know she was going to California the year after she graduated and I wonder if she went. Billy—Oh no, Lelia is over in Japan teaching a Japanese kindergarten school. Charlotte—And where is Ray? Did he go with her? They never got very f,‘ r apart for any great length of time- Billy—No, Ray didn’t go with her. He is the head of a big hardware store in New York City and does a great business there. Ilene—And where is Esther? She was always such a sweet, quiet, winsome girl. I wonder if Mike won her. Billy—Yes, Mike won her all right. They live in the beautiful city of Paris where Esther keeps all the girls of our class supplied with the latest fashion style books. Merna—Do you know where Beatie is? Hardly anyone knew what she would ever do and she really never knew herself- Billy—Beatie is a leading stage actress and has taken the place of Sarah Bernhardt in the largest cities of Prance. Ilene—And what ever became of Squire Shane? Billy—That gallant boy lost his life in the year of ’27 on the ship Tacoma where he was employed as a radio operator. The rescued said the tragedy of his death was due to slowness. Charlotte-1 suppose Jess and Amy are enjoying a very happy married life. They were always so indulged in each other’s affairs. The Co Ionian Jiilly—No, Jess and Amy never entered the matrimonial field. You know Jess’ mind was always in suspension and never precipitated. A few years ago lie was teaching small children how to spell words by their sound. Ilene—What is Lydia doing? She was always a very good artist. Did she take up her art work? Billy—Yes, Lydia continued her art work. She is now drawing and painting pictures in the famous art museum at Rome, Italy. Merna—The last time I heard of Tliora, which was five years ago, she was studying music and art at Albion. Billy—Oh, no, Tliora has taken up the dentist work, and now has her office in the great city of Los Angeles, Cal. Charlotte—Bertha, as I understand, was married and took up work in the Frohriep grocery store- Billy—Yes, and now Clifford, Junior, as he softly crows and coos, joins in making their home very happy. Ilene—You told us what Jess was doing, but you didn’t tell us about Amy. Billy—Oh, Amy is very busy now aiding in the organizing of the Socialist Party Platform. She is expected to be very prominent in our National Convention next year. Merna—Where is Tuffy? I expected to see him carrying on a big hardware business here in his old home town. Billy—Tuffy is touring the country lecturing to college Freshmen on the topic of “How To Kid And Bluff.” Charlotte—What became of Harold, “Nibbs” as he was known to the class? Billy—Nibbs, my old seat mate became interested in the study of animals and now is doing some research work in the jungles of Africa. The Colonmn Ilene—j suppose Grace is the principal of some High School teaching the Presides how to read Latin. Hillv—That reminds of the incident as to how I know where Grace is. I hired a taxi to take me to the Union depot at Chicago. The driver rather carelessly turned a corner on two wheels. A stern feminine voice oozed out from the traffic jam, “Hold on there, sir, keep to the right.” The driver would have been arrested if it had not been for my influence. Grace recognized me at once- Merna—What is Martha doing? Billy—Martha started with Charlotte on her Campaign to the Philippine Islands, but wandered off to China, where she became acquainted with a very nice little Chinaman. She now lives in Pekin r where she and her little Chinese husband have a beautiful home. Charlotte—And what became of our infant cherub, Romayne Kent? Billy—Oh yes, I will have to tell you about her. As I was travelling through Berlin I happened to stop at a Physical Education School and who should I find there but “Romeo” teaching the little German girls lessons out of the book of “How To Reduce”. Ilene—Well, that’s quite a history of the past, isn’t it, girls? I’m glad there is one out of the class who knows something about the rest of them. I think it is very interesting to know how prosperous the class of ’23 has been in the last ten years. Merna—Come, let’s all go for a walk. Maybe some of them misrlit be back here on their vacation too. All exit as curtain falls. By Charlotte Mosher, Merna Rathburn, LeRoy Evarts and Ilene Collins CLASS POEM Life, my friends, is now before us, A new life, different from the past. Where our days were happy school days, We wish that they might always last. Colon High School has prepared us Thro’ four years of work and play, For newer, bigger, broader problems That we shall find from day to day. Yet we never shall forget her And the mem’ries that we hold Of our classmates, friends and teachers Will be mem’ries never old. Twenty years from now you’ll ask us How we think of each one here. Listen friends, and I will tell you Of mem’ries we hold dear. Can’t you see our old Assembly As you climb the winding stair, And Lydia Dickey slowly pacing Up and down the aisles there? And Harold as he looks up, greets you With his ever ready grin; While Beaty, pouring over chemistry, Is studying with pep and vim. In the pursuit of understanding At the dictionary—Grace; While Merna with her vanity bag Is powdering her face. A smothered giggle breaks the silence. A pause—and then it comes again. You can tell it without looking That giggle is Romayne’s. The Colonian A steady hum and buzz near Billy Hush —he studies his debate, And across the aisle—more noise — Ray and Lelia make a date. A much louder blast now scares you; It’s something frightful, you suppose; But never mind, it’s only Tuffy Trying hard to blow his nose. Thro’ the door comes Esther Snyder. She’s been kidded, we all know, For she glances at her diamond And blushes like a rose. Just a glance at Charlotte Mosher Answering a dozen notes or two, While Orrin Shane with manly patience, Passes them without ado. When its Amy you are seeking Just look over there with Jess, They seem to be preparing lessons But that’s nothing but a jest. Then see Thora shake her head, And turn around at you and smile; While Ilene’s busy studying Latin And Bertha’s talking all the while. These are few of many pictures We’ll remember of our class, Of our four years spent in High School. They’re mem’ries that will always last, As we ever journey onward And in the course of busy lives You will always know that somewhere Colon in our memory thrives. MARTHA KNECHT The Colonian SALUTATORY r arents, Scnoolmates and Friends— We, the Class of ’23, welcome you to our Commencement—the placing of the corner stone, which marks the hrst great epoch of our lives. We have reached the summit of the foothills and another step may decide our Destiny for failure or success. Today we turn eager, expectant faces toward the rising sun—our future—impatient to be on our way- Tomorrow may find us groping through the darkness of disappointment and disillusion. Already one eloudisfast approaching-when we must say Farewell. Perhaps before we meet again, Time will have relentlessly robbed us of our youth. Old scenes will be changed. Once familiar faces will bear traces of sunshine and shadow, sorrow ard happiness, love and tears. Only in memory shall we find among half forgotten relics of the Past, pictures which neither Time nor Circumstance can dim. Hitherto life has been a pleasant stroll along paths carefully freed from stones and briars. And now that we must climb alone, we find that great slippery rocks and hidden pitfalls obstruct the way. But Hope beckons just beyond and with undaunted courage and supreme reliance upon our untried resources, we press onward, realizing that— “Who knows the right, stands firm, and dares to scorn, Unmoved, the adverse waves of Chance and Fate; True to himself and to his fellow-man; His purpose clear—this man indeed is great.” LYDIA DICKEY The Colonian CLASS WILL Scene—Lawyer’s office. Orrin sitting at desk writing. Jess enters as curtain rises. Jess—flood evening. Orrin—Good evening. Jess—The Senior class of ’23 who are about to take one more step forward in higher education and learning wishes to make their last will and testament. Orrin—Just a moment. (Pause.) Now what are your desires ? Jess—We, the class of ’23, wish to leave our dignity, our back seats in the assembly room, and the honors of a senior to the class of ’24, we having left them in high standing and good order. Orrin—Do you mean to the class as a whole? Jess—Yes. Orrin—Very well—what next? Jess—We give and bequeath to the class of ’25 our interest, diligence, and ambition in making the 3rd High School Annual a success in 1925. Orrin—Do you think they will have as good success as you have had ? Jess—They will if they show as much school spirit as they have shown in the last year. Orrin—All right, that’s completed. Jess—We wish to leave the Juniors our Civics and History books as we have struggled through the dark and light pages of them. We leave them on the condition that they get each and every thought therefrom. Orrin—Next. The Colonian- Jess—We also give our pep to the Freshmen, for we think they are greatly in need of it as coming members of the high school classes. Shane—Does this complete the bequeathments of the Class as a whole? Jess—Yes, here is a list of the class members and I will give you the personal bequeathments. Orrin—Billy Evarts. Jess—He bequeaths his oratory to Howard White, so that he may win greater fame in the future. Orrin—Lelia Baad- Jess—She desires to leave her leadership and her ability to do many successful things at once to one who may need them in the future. After a great deal of deliberation, much pondering and loss of sleep, she decided to leave them to Mae Castle. Orrin—Bay Frey. Jess—He wishes to leave his good disposition and winning smiles to Berniece Stahowiak. Orrin—Esther Snyder. Jess—She bequeaths her quiet and mannerly ways to Earl Brown. He surely needs them. Orrin—Bomavne Kent. Jess—Yes. and Lydia Dickey, too. They wish to leave their great power of concentration to Gladys Goodrich, hoping that she will use it to good advantage. Orrin—Here are several names in a group—Amy Hamilton, Ilene Collins. Bertha Frey and Merna Bathburn. What does this mean ? Jess—They wish to leave their dolls and short dresses, for they will not need them in their future matrimonial lives, to Dorothy Fimple, Beatrice Burch and Beatrice Wagner, hoping that they will not need them as long as it now seems that they will. Orrin—And here is Harold Clarke’s name. Jess—He has finally decided to leave his great ability as a mathematician to Bavmond Franks, hoping that he will be greatly benefited by this generous bequeathment. The Colonian-------- r ()rri� —Thora Paks and Cliarlotte Mosher. dess-- j’liey wish to bequeath their talent of singing to Ktliel Hackenburg and Frederick Keckler. Orrin—Clarke Morgan. dess—He has decided to leave his skill with the saxophone to Tliayne Ware, as he believes Tliayne will be able to operate one. Orrin—Martha Kneclit and Beatrice Brant. • Jess—They will their skill in throwing baskets to the high school girls so that they will be more victorious in the future. Orrin—Here is the last name on the list, Grace Stur- ges. Jess—She leaves her continuous studying to Stanley Bower, hoping that he will be the Valedictorian of the class of ’26. Orrin—Here is a list of the Faculty. What has the class decided to leave them? Jess—That has been a very serious problem, for they have done so much for us that we could not give them their due rewards. We give them our sincere thanks, hoping that they will continue their good work. Orrin—This is the end of your list. Is there anything else to be put in? Jess—No, that is all. Orrin—Who can you have to witness this? Jess—I have arranged with two members of the Junior class. Here they are now. (Two Juniors enter.) Orrin—Sign here, (one writes) and here, (The other writes.) (Hands will to Jess.) Is there anything else I can do for you ? Jess—No, that is all. Exit Jess and Juniors as curtain falls. By JESS ADAMS, ORRIN SHANE The Colonian CLASS HISTORY Harold Clark—Professor of Chemistry Romayne Kent— Esther Snyder—His Assistants Beatrice Brant— Scene: Laboratory, Table with laboratory apparatus Enter assistants— E.—I wonder what Prof. Clark intends to do today? B.—How should I know. He changes his mind as often as he loses his hat, and that is about as often as a blackbird catches bugs. R—Didn’t he til you? Why last week while we were on our vacation he analyzed “Classicus Tertius Viginti” and today he is going to prepare some, to prove his theory is correct. B.—What! That rare compound that Dr. Shane found last year, between the pages of that rare book of his, the “Co’onian”? E.—If he is right, we will all be famous inside of a month. Enter Prof. C. with hat on shoulder. H. C.—Good morning—(goes to tip hat)—Well, where is my hat ? I would have sworn that I put it on this morning. E.—You did—on your shoulder. H. C.—How forgetful of me. Well, let us get to work. Do you know what we are going to do today? B.—Yes. II. C.—Here is a bottle of “Classicus Tertius Viginti.” I ast v eek I determined that the formula was “GLvRo-MaLeLrllRaJClCliETiOBeMeBer.” Now I am going to prove that it is right. Miss Kent, Hand me that Bottle of “G.” R.—Here it is. “G”—Grace Sturges—Discovered in the Deno school in 1911. Is that it? H. C.—(measures and pours in beaker) Miss Brant, bring me the “Ly.” B.—“Ly”—Lydia Dickey—Discovered in the McMil- The Colon tan len scliool in 1910—converted to Colon grade school in 1915. Here it is. H. C.—The “Ro” please, Miss Snyder. E.—Yes, Sir! “Ro”—Romavne Kent—Discovered in Blossom school in 1915. H. C.—Ifeel assured of my success. See, it is changing. Bring me the “MaV B.—“Ma”—Martha Knecht—Discovered in the Babcock school in 1911. Does such a colorless element go to make up such a rare compound? H. C.—Taste it? You will find it has a very sweet taste, and it is very useful, too. Bring me the “Le.” R.—LeRa—“T e”—Delia Band—Discovered in the Colon Grade School in 1911 and “Ra” —Ray Frey—Discovered in the Continental. Ohio school in 1908—Converted to the T ubbock. Texas school in 1911—Converted to the Scott. Ohio school in 1913. Why this is a compound. Ts that what you wanted? H. C.—Yes. I didn’t think to tell you. but those two elements have such an affinity for each other that they are never found in a separate state. Always as a compound. Very interesting, but sometimes troublesome Some day I am pmin to experiment to see if tbev can b« separated. Tt has onlv been known for a verv short time that the compound is not an element. The “It.” please. E.—“I r”—T eRov Evarts—Discovered in the Eber-hard school in 1911. IT. C—Thank vou The “H” nlease. R.—“H.”—HaroM Clark—Discovered in Sturgis School in 1911. alternating between Sturgis and Colon until 1917. What is this Professor? H. C.—Why. “Hr.” that is an element that I discovered and Dr. Shane was kind enough to name after me in writing his book on chemistry. Of course, it can’t be changed now. The “J”, please. E.—“J”—Jesse Adams—Discovered in the Blossom school in 1910. H. C.—The “Cl,” Miss Kent. R.—“Cl”—Clarke Morgan—Discovered in the Ham The Colonian ond, Indiana school in 11)11—Converted to the Chicago Heights school in 1912—Converted to the Joliet school in 1913—Converted to the Chicago Heights School in 1914—Converted to the Colon Grade School in 1916. Why this is about the color of the cover of the base-ball score book. II. C.—It is sometimes called Essence of Score Books. The “Ch,” please. Miss Kent, be ready with the stirring rod. Ch is a very violent element and may break the beaker if we are not careful. B.—“Ch’’Charlotte Mosher—Discovered in Colon Grade School in 1911—Caution—very violent. II C.—Give it here. Careful now . The “E” please, Quick! It is mild and counteracts the “Ch.” R.—“E”—Esther Snyder—Discovered in Colon Grade School in 1911. H. C.—There, that danger is over. Hand me the “T.” E.—“T”—Tliora Parks—Discovered in Colon Grade School in 1911. H. C.—The “I”, please. B.—“I”—Ilene Collins—Discovered in the Battle Creek school in 1911—Converted to the Homer school in 1913—Converted to the Deno school in 1914. H. C.—The “0” next. R.—“0”—Orrin Shane—Discovered in the Colon Grade School in 1911. fl. C.—The “Be”, please. E.—“Be”—Beatrice Brant—Discovered in the Coloi Grade school in 1911. H. C.—The “Me”, Miss Brant. B.—“Me”—Merna Rathburn—Discovered in the Muskegon school in 1911—Converted to the Deno school in 1912—Converted to the Blossom school in 1917. Gee, that’s pretty. H. C.—Yes, and taste of it too. Neindorf considers it the sweetest thing on earth. The “Ber,” next. R.—“Ber”—Bertha Frey—Discovered in the Scott, Ohio school in 1911—Converted to the Jackson school, Paulding Ohio in 1916—Converted to the Colon Grade School in 1918—Caution:—Dangerous. The Colonian II. C.—Careful. It is very valuable and must be used with---(Smash, falls on floor); Stand back! It may ex- plode. (retrieves bottle) I didn’t think it could be done. It is a great wonder that we weren’t all killed. We must be more careful after this. The “EuVeFAlVaErGeLlW-MoRu” now. E.—But what is that for? None of those elements are in the compound. H. C.—That acts as a catalytic agent. It was in this form, known as the Freshman State, that Prof. Tate; Miss Hayes, principal; Miss Townley, English; Miss Beal, music; Miss Doering, mathematics; Miss Gilbert, domestic science; and Mr. Gilbert, agriculture experimented with the compound. First the Sonhomores of that year gave a weenie roast in horor of ’23. Later in the fall, Miss Hayes heated the compound, causing Ray Frey to be elected president;------vice-presidnt, and Bertha Frey, secretary and treasurer and also causing a chapel program to be given. The topic of the program was Michigan. Ruth Atridge, Thora Parks, Charlotte Mosher, Lydia Dickey and Romayne Kent took part. R.—Oh yes, and then it was stirred well and a partv was given at the school house. Miss Hayes was chaper one. Most of the fellows from the upper classes came, too. E.—After that it was heated and another chapel program was given. This time the topic was Colon. II. C.—At the end of the year it was filtered, leaving behind the “Eu”—Eunice Castle; the “Al”—Alemeda Janes; the “Va”—Vaughn Jones; the “Ge”—Gertrude Persails; the “LI” Lyle Wilcox; and the “Ru”—Ruth Atridge. It was in this state known as the Sophomore state that Prof. Bremer; Miss Carter, principal; Miss Hainbecker, mathematics; Miss Staire, commercial; Miss Gilbert, domestic science; and Mr. Ward, agriculture, experimented with the compound. The “A”—Amy Hamilton—Discovered in the Babcock school in 1909 was added. On heating carefully the officers were elected. Charlotte Mosher was president; Lelia Baad, vice-presi- The Colonian dent and Francis Frohriep, secretary and treasurer. Then a weenie roast was given in honor of the class of ’24, then in the freshman state. B.—Then it was turned from one beaker to another very carefully. A party was given for the Burr Oak sophomores and later one just for ourselves. Mr. Bremer was chaperone in both cases. E.—It was just a week after that last party that Ervin Lytle died. R.—The compound was then stirred rather vigorously. Burr Oak returned the party. Then the Friday night before Xmas a party was given at the schoolhouse with the pi asses of ’24, ’22 and ’21. H. C.—On reheating, another party was given for Burr Oak, which was soon returned. At the end of the year, the compound was again filtered, leaving behind the “Ve”—Velma Frv; the “Fr”—Francis Frohriep, and the “Mo”—Moneita McEwen. The work of experiment was then taken up by Prof. Ward; Miss Hainbecker, principal; Miss Maxwell, Latin; Miss Parsons, English, and Miss Crabtree, domestic science. This compound was then in what is known as the Junior state. When it was heated, Jesse Adams was elected president; Amy Hamilton, vice-president, and Bertha Frey, secretary and treasurer. E.—Then it was turned from the beaker into a flask. Merna Rathburn gave a lawnparty for the class and their friends. B.—Yes, and then it was shaken violently. Martha Knecht gave a masquerade party for the class at Hallowe’en. The Seniors, the faculty and their friends were also invited. H. C.—Next it was cooled and a backwards social was given at the Baptist church to raise funds for Junior reception. Everyone had to wear their clothes backwards or pay a fine. The class earned about $25 at this. R.—After that it was heated rapidly and a play, “The Hoodoo”, was given. Jesse Adams, Lelia Baad, Ray Frey and Amy Hamilton had the most important parts. The class earned nearly $60 this time. The Colonian B.—It was turned into the beaker next. Junior reception was the last Friday night in May. It was held in the school house, the kindergarten and the lower hall being used. The kindergarten room was decorated in sapphire and silver. A canopy of crepe paper in those colors was over the table. After that was baccalaureate and commencement. H.C.—The compound was again filtered leaving out the “Wa”—Warren Webb. It contains now only the ele- ments in the compound, but still needs refining. In this Senior state, Prof. Ward; Mr. Estes, principal; Miss Nel-thorpe, English; Miss Priest. T atin; Mrs. Gainder, music; and Mrs. Karchner, domestic science, took up the work of perfectng the compound. It was thoroughly stirred and Ray Frey was elected president; Telia Baad, vice-president; and Amy Hamilton, secretary and treasurer. B.—The compound was then heated slowly. Mr. and Mrs. Ward entertained the class at their home one Friday night. E.—When it was cooled, the class gave a box social at the school house. They cleared about $30. Johnny Purdy was auctioneer. R.—Then it was stirred. The Filipino Four gave a concert at the Baptist church. Through that the class made another $30. After that the Burr Oak Seniors entertained the class. IT. C. —Next it was shaken violently. The class gave a play, “The Prolonged Romance”. Rav Frey, Telia Baad, Charlotte Mosher and Clarke Morgan had the most important parts. The class cleared over $100 at that venture. All this time the Colonian staff was busily preparing material for the Colonian. B.—It was then turned into a beaker. The class entertained the Burr Oak Seniors at the School house. Miss Nelthorpe and Miss Priest were the chaperones.. IT. C.—The compound is now in its highest form. See! it is perfect. My experiment has been a success. It is now in its most refined form, “Classicus Tertius Vigin-ti!” Tke Qvihmam- STUDYI1UC POETRY Wibai fs'. it:Lw uum.v loot tuv (there in the tirnt lint-. iHmi -'Tbf ' tuwt.' ’ iVivttt; iv Whui its itt na,u d ittwaif W Kw ya.� r’ STUDYING PARTS Or SPEECH Wi «. - Wa-m « relative proUOttn.” HawvWl U- • Coumai T«k Chemistry Wh«n You Get a Chance) Wt t.uwj ji Vt) win. teJkm'atory period. We is pent Id min, mixing dope. W imuging out of windows trying to get some fresh air and to gefl gway from tiu- ga-s and the other 2® min. we spent (.arrj'ing out the one ti.uut didn’t g« t to Kite window in time. IN SOME CASES W ss J . What is proverb? Pupil “A � df4 liisW stands for a verb. STUDYING SOUTHERN WRITERS Miss N. 'Sidney (outer’s were the 'color of the South’.” Ted Must have been black. NO CROWN FOR JAMES Sunday School Teacher If you are good and get your les on. Ja res, you wHI go to Heaven when you die and wear a gold crown on your bead, James N’oi for mins! : had one of those things put on a tooth mice and ji hurl llk blaze ! Mis. N. Will you please give me a sentence with ‘triangle’ in it?” Jerry Next time you go fishing, try angle worms.” A QUESTION OF TRANSPORTATION Site walked briskly into the store and dropped her bag on the coun-ler, Hive U’e a chicken,” she said. Ho you want a pullet?” asked the clerk. No,” fhe girl replied, ”1 wanta carry It.” Mis - N, ’'Compare the word ill,” Mill l� , ”|||, lller, dead. Miss N When does fhe Knickerbocker Period begin?” Carrnnd When you are about 5 years old.” The Co Ionian MIGHT BE A CURE Mr. E.—“Why do they use sulphur candles for fumigating?” George—“Because the germ can’t stand the smell.” Mr. E.—“Why not throw rotten eggs on them?” “SPEEDY BOY” Lady—“Tobe, I am sorry to hear your wife got a divorce.” Tobe—“Yessum, she done gone back to Alabama.” Lady—“Who will do my washing now?” Tobe—“Well, mum, I’se co’tin’ again, and I co’t’s rapid.” —Selected PARTITIVE PROPORTION Miss N., (in Debating team meeting, indicating Martha and LaVon) —“How do you want the e girls divided?” George—“Evenly.” EMBARRASSING moment Miss N., (to Ted Ward, as Mr. Ward steps in door.)—“Mr. Ward, you are talking entirely too much.” Mrs. K.—“What keeps the moon trom falling?” Marion—“I don’t know, but I suppose the beams have something to do with it,” Mr. Ward—“Why do we put sait on the asparagus bed?” Beatrice—“So we won’t have to wrhen it’s cooked.” “Don’t growl, or you may have to pay a dog license.” A vicar of Glascow, having advertised for an organist, received the following reply:—Dear Sir: I noticed you have a vacancy for an organist and music teacher, either a lady or a gentleman. Having been both for several years, I beg to offer my services.” Women have many faults; Men have only two— Everything they say. And everything they do. You may be witty, but the boy who wrote “Snowbound” was Whittier. The Colonian algebra X equals Boy Y equals Girl Z equals Chaperone X-fY + Z equals Misery X-f-Y—z equals Happiness Mrs. G„ (in Hisory Class)—“Now 1 will assign the lesson for next Sunday.” Teacher—“Your themes should be so written that even the most stupid of people can understand them.” Pupil—'“Yes, madam, what part don’t you understand?” The Teacher in Reviews gave this problem—“Uf one horse can run a mile in a minute and a half, and another is able to do the same in two minutes, how far ahead would the first horse be if the second ran a' race of two miles at these respective speeds?” Billy—“I refuse to have anything to do with horse racing.” Lelia“—I’m afraid, Ray, that I will never see vou in Heaven.” Ray—“Great guns! What have you been doing now?” I’d like to get off something sharp,” said the joke editor. “Try sitting on a tack.” was the advice received. Mrs. G., (in Civics Class)—“When we have a lot of money, what do we need?” Tuffy—“Pocket-books.” “NOT OFTEN THE CASE” He—“She was such a forlorn litle Freshman, and she looked so lonely standing there, that I kissed her.” A Freshman went to Hades To see what he could learn; They sent him, back to earth again ‘Cause he was too green to burn. A Soph saw something green, ’tis true, And thought it was the Freshman Class, But when he nearer to it drew. He found it was a looking glass. She— For pity’s sake! ■ . CURTIS' FOOD MARKET Sanitation, Quality and Prices Tell If It Is Good Things To Eat We Have It and we have a way to handle foods that others have not 0. W. Curtis Co. Colon, Michigan General Repairing Acetylene Welding Prest-O-Lite, Ray and Philadelphia Diamond Gird Batteries HOBDAY’S GARAGE AND BATTERY SHOP H. L. HOBDAY, Proprietor Colon, Michigan Telephone No. 072 The Batttery Shop MAURERS Dry Goods Store of The Home of High Quality Dry Goods Hosiery, Underwear, Ready-To-Wear Rugs, Linoleum, and all marked at Reasonable Selling Prices Trimmed Hats Suit Cases and Bags Fitrite Petticoats Pictorial Review Dress Patterns R. G. Corsets Lamb Knit Sweaters and Bathing Suits SHOP WHERE VALUES COUNT MOST CHAS. MAURER W. 0. MORGAN GENERAL HARDWARE Stoves (Dealer in and Tanges Implements Taints and Oils Fencing Sporting Goods Cutlery and Silverware DODGE and CHEVROLET SALES and SERVICE Garage Accessories (PHOMES: Store 023, Garage 230 COLOM, MICH. [ iis' mini sin JUST A REAL GOOD PLACE TO Candy and Toys Em Dishes Campbell’s Famous Glass China Tin ICE CREAM Aluminum School Supplies Stationery Postal Cards Special attention given to Clubs, Parties and Banquets U$. f. i. US ion’s Piece Phone 029 Phone 107 Main St. E. L. DEVAULT SHEET METAL WORK and PLUMBING COLON, MICH. J a the G. E. KLEINDINST 1 u tut THE PRINTER-MAN O 0 18-20 N. Monroe Street C oloiiiuu COLD WATER, MICHIGAN (tladd of Printed This Book 1915 {The $Jhntngrapt)ir ffinrk in (Tt(U Sunk mas bnnr by tl?r (Osborn twbto (Colbuiatrr, iHxrb- Xflf alen bn ICnbak JFtniBljing fllail ub ynur ninrk bnnp 4flb3) H. G. Wagnkr, President Chas. Young, Secretary A. S. Kent, Manager Chas. Sandi.k, Vice President G. E. Farrand, Treasurer DIRECTORS II. G. Wagner Chas. Handle Chas. Young Grant E. Farrand A. S. Kent Orla Engle Fred Broker Colon Clevotor Association (Dealers in Grain Coat Feeds and Seeds A. S. KEJ r'T, .Manager Local and Long Distance Trucking B. YOUNG Phone 156 Niendori's Plmi THE CORNER DRUGSTORE ice cream cigars son Drinks Tonacco pike 284 S. 6. HILL Hardware, Sporting 6oods and Electrical Supplies Red Star Wickless Stoves Burn Oil or Gasoline PHONE 172 HARTMAN’S BAKERY Home of Good Baked Goods Ice Cream Soft Drinks Confectionery Lunches at all hours Cigars Tobacco OSCAR HARTMAN Colon’s Up-To-Date Furniture Market and Funeral Director We Undertake; To Furnish Everything for the Home. We satisfy you. We please you Try us and be convinced Yours to please Hoffman M. C. Sevey N. E. Hoffman Mgr. Furniture Dept. Licensed Embalmer miiiiiiihhik. j WHEN IN COLON CALL I ©H IfJs for si Sqyar® l«)©sil W@ Rsi rry si Pull Pin© of Staple and Fancy Groceries Smoked, Salted and Fresh Meats ©nr ©usility sind Rri@©s sir© Riyht sihg! w@ Rsiy Highest NTlsirk©! RriG© for EGGS, HOTTER sind REAM ELY MEYER I Rhoh© ©oIoh, N7li©h | 01000002022323235323484823535353485348235353534823235348 When You Think of Music think of ‘HA III BURN'S Brunswick and Victor Machines andRecords Latest Sheet Music (Phone 56 Colon, Mich. WARD’S GARAGE Automobile Repairing AND Machine Work BATTERY REPAIRING GLOBE BATTERIES A. WARD, Prop. PHONE 170 COLON For Expert Shoe Repairing SEE ED. PAY IS Reasonable Prices Guaranteed Work Ivlioh.. GROCERIES and MEATS Deback Moore WE BUY POULTRY and CREAM Phone 127 Colon, Mich. Where To Buy LAMB KNIT GOODS Burr Oak A. A. Bonner Centerville W. L.Thom’s Store Colon R. J. Bartholomew Clias. Maurer Constantine P. L. Vail Jones G. W. Rumsey Leonidas Outman, Richards Co. Mendon The Hickmott Co. A. J. Stanton Nottawa Cutler’s Store Sturgis Clias. F. Rehni C. W. Tribbett Three Rivers K. J. Buys Cold well Co. White Pigeon 1). C. Hartman High School Teams, Order Your School Colors in all Athletic Knit Goods of the above Merchants WE MANUFACTURE SWEATERS BATHING SUITS ATHLETIC SHIRTS JERSEYS ATHLETIC HOSE HOCKEY CAPS GLOVES MITTENS The Lamb Knit Goods Co. Colon, Michigan in 11 iiiiiiii 11 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii in I Watches 1 PALMER LAKE i Clocks : : HOTEL Jewelry S. RATKAY TAILOR and Diamonds = : ! Select Your Suits [ mu NOW 1 G. S. Mitchell | = Jeweler and Watchmaker ; ! 500 Samples to f Select From f in EiiiiniiniiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiinnniiniNinP ...mi...................... in............mini..inn..... Established 1886 $1.00 the Year THE COLON EXPRESS F. R. DAMON, Publisher Commercial Printing a Specialty Reasonable Advertising Rates .........nun....innni.......in...........inn.....in................ mi.....nnin...........him YEAR BOOK SPECIALISTS WASH DRAWINGS RETOUCHING PEN DRAWINGS COPPER HALFTONES ZINC HALFTONES ENGRAVEDAND ZINC ETCHINGS COLOR ENGRAVINGS EMBOSSING DIES ELECTROTYPES NICKELTYPES STATIONERY uifneQiaravinq FOR T WAYNES INDIANA We Make A Specialty The Best Merchandise The High School Graduate of Today may not do much buying, but they know where to get quality goods and some day, not far distant, believe me, they will do the buying. This store has sold good goods to your grandfather, your father and some day we will be glad to sell to you. GROCERIES SHOES HOSIERY J. ELLIOTT MOSHER PHONE 005 TUf) QUALITY HAT SHOP DRY GOODS The Home of Madame Grace Corsets Brassieres Bandeaus The Foundation of Style MRS- T- BROWN The Store Colon, Mich. GEO. P. WILDER, Prop. We endeavor to fulfill our obligations to the community in which we live, which means A GOOD DRUG STORE and a COMPLETE STOCK at FAIR PRICES We cater to school trade and the friendship of the pupils %------------ - j IVERS POND PIANOS are rightly classed among the world’s best makes. They are made in one quality only---the highest. IVERS POND PIANOS are used in over five hundred educational institutions and in more than seventy thousand homes. If you want to buy a home, that’s YOUR business; If you want to buy an automobile, THAT’S your business; If you want to buy a piano, that’s OUR business. THE WILLIAM BROKER MUSIC HOUSE PIANOS, PHONOGRAPHS, RECORDS AND SUPPLIES PIANO TUNNING AND TONE REGULATING COLON MICH. Innatpr GUjratrr “tfimiiU' nf Qpuality” Jflr. iuu'i fflrn. £. 3. Auhluuujh Outfitters to Men and Young Men Suits Overcoats Top Coats Hals Make Our Shirts There's a fire STORE in the Your Neckwear Old Stove Headquarters Underwear Gloves Sweaters Shoes R. J. BARTHOLOMEW ■