Commerce High School - Commerce Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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MAHV MULLEN We consider ourselves fortunate in haviug on the list of our acquaintances Mary Mullen. A southern maiden, she has the soft accent that is so pleasing to the ear. Always well prepared in her studies, she is the kind of pupil that teachers are delighted to have in their classes. ELEANOR MURPHY Eleanor Murphy is one of the brightest and most jovial of girls. To see her one might think her a mere child with her auburn curls and her bright sunny manner But she may some day make a good loader for “Woman’s Rights” with her unselfishness and sympathy for others. ALICE NEHLS Alice Nehls is a girl of sixteen, fair of complexion and neat in dress. Her carriage, the poise of her head and the droop of her mouth are. even to a casual observer, a clear indication of her characteristic shyness. Blue, her usual choice in colors, is not more true than Alice. MAX NEUBEROER Max will never astonish anyone through his loud talking. His voice is soft and low, arid I have often wondered what he does at the ball games—does he root for his team in his class room tone? However, what he says is of more importance than how he says it. ETHEL NYGREN Quiet and pleasing, Ethel Nygren is liked by the Commerce girls. An attentive listener, when her turn to recite comes, a rosy flush overspreads her cheeks, as she stands erect to make a perfect recitation. Then, her rapidly spoken words, indicative of a ready mind, interest every one. SYLVESTER O’CONNOR Just recently Sylvester O’Connor became a full-fledged member of the Cleveland Police Department Going into a drug store, ho walked into a revolver, but not wishing to have anything injected through the muzzle of this weapon, he left, as instructed, as naturally as a policeman. LOriSE OESTREICTI One girl at the High School of Commerce attracts much attention because of her size, which is about four feet in a vertical direction. But she knows more than one twice her size. If she does not know what she is supposed to. nobody knows the difference, for she quietly hides behind a classmate and escapes a recitation. NELLE PALMER A kind little miss, who is ever ready with a helping hand to assist any one. She is quiet and an earnest worker and one who shows a great care and interest in every undertaking. HELEN PEACH Helen Peach, a girl of striking characteristics, possesses all qualities in the superla tive degree. She never leaves a subject until the what, why and wherefore are clear, then in well-chosen words she gives her thoughts expression. Helen is a girl that will do something worth while. DOROTHY PROSSER Dorothy Prosser is a most attractive girl; sweet, modest and gentle. Her low, musical voice is full of charm. One might think her quiet, but talk with her. especially on Woman Suffrage, and she is an enthusiast. Red bair with her is no indication of a bad temper, on the contrary, notwithstanding her shade of hair, she has a most agreeable temper. KSENIA PUSKA There are girls who are tall and girls who are small; but Ksenia Puska belongs to neither class. She is slender, and of medium height, has light hair, a serene countenance, is very neat in uppcarance and very quiet. Very studious and ambitious, she will grow into a sensible woman of strong character. AMANDA RANDOLPH Clipping from the “Atlantic Monthly,” Sept., 1923: With the announcement on our title page, “Do not fail to read Amanda Randolph’s ‘Reply to the Man with the Hoe,’ ” we wish to call our readers’ attention to that truly great American poetess Amanda Randolph, whose talent has inspired the critics to great praise. 95

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ETHEL LYON She possesses a friendly disposition and a keen intellect. Never to shirk a duty and never to waste time, seems to be her motto. A fine reader, skilled in use of peucil and brush, and gifted with more than the ordin ary amount of common sense, she is o good representative of the class. HUBERT McTIGUE He is as solemn as a judge, Tint seldom ever bears n grudge. He ’s six feet tall and strong and big. Well, can't yon guess? It’s Bert McTigue He’s very strict in morals too, No slip-shod part for him will do. His work is seldom poor, you see; That ’a why he always gets an •' E.“ MAE MACKEY Dignified, but not stiff, jolly, but not to the extent of silliness, she possesses a personality that wins friends. She is very fond of out door life as is evidenced by her appearance of health and vigor. “Time that is once lost, is lost forever,’’ seems to be her motto. MARIE MARSH Marie Marsh is a rather likable girl of our Junior class. She has a low, soft voice, which sounds plaintive and plpading. In a class room she seems not to have much to say about the subject in hand, yet when called upon, she appears to have given her lessons careful consideration. JOHN MAYER Johnnie Mayer of political fame may not altogetl»er live up to his name. John may not be a governor, nor yet a president, but he surely will be mayor, for. some such fate he's meant. LOUISE MENGER Her eyes, her smile, denote a dreamy nature. She dreams on. even when the bell rings for classes. When she awakens she is inclined to be a bit noisy, but this noise usually signifies work l eing done. She occasionally talks. BEATRICE METTEL Her recitations might be improved, but she is young yet; there is still another year before her. She is very fond of parties, chewing gum and using pet names. CLAIRE MILLER She may look sleepy but apj earances sometimes deceive. Sbe never was known to use any but that “still small voice, and has not been seen running any foot races. A tranquil existence is hers. We wonder what she would do if she saw a mouse. ROSE MILLMAN Rose Millman, meaning well, often says what she does not mean. Always in a hurry, dropping pencils, spilling ink, fussing with her liair. tying loose shoe-strings, her life is one rush. To atone for this she never keeps her teachers waiting, but pops out the first answer that comes to her mind. LILLIAN MOLITOR “No wind-moved willow by the brook had even half the grace. Majestic and dignified she floats through the hall from room to room. Her skill as a pianist is equalled only by her skill as a typist. STELLA MOSKOVITZ Stella Moskovitz with her kindly, straightforward disposition appeals to people, and wins them. She is a faithful worker and tries to find out the right thing to do, but always attends to her own affairs. No one can accuse her of wasting time over irresolution. FLORENCE MULLEN Florence Mullen, pleasing by her simple manner, is always interesting. The chin resting upon her hand with frowns shadowing her face, is her pose when puzzled or deeply interested. Generally, her speaking gray eyes challenge a smile from every friend, and this is the characteristic one likes best to recall. RALPH MULLEN Ralph Mullen who tries to npe Webster, As a debater, Has also established a reputation, A« a woman hater. 94

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BEATRIX RAYNER Beatrix the happy, Beatrix the fair. She who hooked Dante’s nose, and his ebon hair. FLORENCE RIFE Florence Rife is a girl who is known for her smile. She is bright but not brilliant, as a rule, being like an electrical wire, which, when the current is turned on, flashes and sparkles in a way most fascinating, but which, when the current is turned off, goes back to a dull color, only an ordinary piece of wire. .JAKE ROSENSTEIN Jake Rosenstcin is a youth about the age of sixteen, whom the creator gave the necessary elements to make of himself a great man. Short he is. stout, hearty and strong, He has sufficient gray matter, which he does not use ns he should. He lacks the fighting spirit one needs to win out in life’s battle. OEO. SCHMITT The joker of the class; also a stenographer and athlete of ability. May he continue to be carefree and always see the funny side of life. EDNA SCHWARTZ She is a typyieal German girl, blue eyed and light-haired, but she lacks the German characteristic, stolidity. She is industrious, good-natured and extremely quiet. In reciting she fumbles with her pencil, fixes her hair, clears her throat and finally rises to speak. FRANCES SELMAXOVITZ As she is alert and ready on every occasion. she ought to make good as a reliable business ; erson. Frances’ love for talking sometimes gets her into trouble in the study room. Since she is not alone in this propensity, it goes to prove that she is just the average school girl. FLORENCE SHANNON Always a patient worker, she wastes no time over regrets, hut ever faces the world with a smile. ADELBERT SMITH He of the common surname Smith, and the classic-given name Adelbcrt, is great in his Classic English. Just once in a while he will forget himself and say “can’t and “ I ain't got. ” But he is a most agreeable chap, who is not afraid to stand by his opinions and principles. PEARL SNIDER Pearl Snider is a neat, little, precise person, whose every action is in harmony with the occasion. She is so honest that five dollar bills, found by her, lying around anywhere, arc always returned to their owners. RUTH SNYDER She is cunning, she is cute, she is witty, she is wise, As to looks, she is a beauty, brown her hair and blue her eyes. Though one time she was so shy, now in words sbe has won fame. When she starts to talk, Oh my! Snyder’s Ruth will win the game. SARAH SOLOMON Our schoolmate, Sarah Solomon, is a fair looking girl, about seventeen years of age. Although she is very quiet, she always stands well in her work. Earnestness and sineericy predominate in ber character. Although she never changes in her actions, she is always well liked by all of ber schoolmate . BLANCHE SOSKIN Blanche Soskin, a medium-sized girl with brown hair and black eyes, is inclined to be quiet, but, they say, “Still waters run deep. She makes good use of her time outside of school by assisting less talented ones to learn the language of her adopted country. JOHN STARK What long John Silver won by guile. Long John Stark wins with bis smile. 9G