Commerce High School - Commerce Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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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

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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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FRANCES STRAUSS Frances Strauss is a most self-possessed girl, who never hurries in expressing thoughts. After getting physically in the correct attitude, and making careful mental adjustment, she painstakingly gives her opinion. Interest centers more in how she appears when talking than in what she says. However, she says things worth while. CHARLES SUXKEL Charles Sunkel is a handsome young man about seventeen years of age, neatly dressed and a jolly person to meet. He has a habit of chewing gum in class, but he cannot do this in the typewriting room, as Mr. Creig will catch him at it. He is considering going to college. HARRY THOMAS Harry Thomas is a rather timid young man, stolid and quiet, whom, we are sure, we will never fiud in a riot. He strictly minds his own business and lets others severely alone, in school as well as at home. MARY TODD In a crowd one’s attention is attracted to Mary Todd. Face and eyes declare her sunny disposition, poise of body, her independence. Although she never is known to present her thoughts systematically, she never assumes knowledge that is not actually her own. A toast to the girl who is just her own self, Mary Todd. HOMER TWITCHELL Our Hcmer, like the Greeks of old, Is brawny, beautiful and bold. ELSIE WAGEXBAUER Always smiling, even under the stress of troubles, Elsie WagenbHuer has the making within her of a great teacher; kind, patient, beloved by the little ones who will be placed in her charge. And so we shall not be surprised if in a few short years Elsie develops into a full-fledged “School-marm.” LAWRENCE WEIL Tall, and of dignified bearing, Lawrence Weil impresses one as a person of importance. A dear thinker, and a ready speaker, he is interesting whether he talks on a novel or a knotty problem. It may be a fault of his determined nature, but he always argues a point to the finish. HYMAN WEINBERG Hyman Weinberg is seldom seen in class unless you search closely. He is seldom heard, because he is afraid to use his lungs. He is very gentle and polite and the teachers take special delight in making him repeat all he -says. MOLLIE WEINBURG Slightness of stature and methodical action are the chief characteristics of Mollie Weinburg. in habits she is most careful, hence, she always gives class explanations in full. At all times she is patient and seems never to get excited and. as a result, she generally has good lemons. IRWIN WEINER In his studies Irwin Weiner may not be the first, Ye he has more brains than a Wienerwurst. A higher rank might have been his fate, But he was brought low by answers too late. LENA WEISS This Junior maiden is termed one of the quiet kind. If you wish to find a color between the most delicate pink and deepest red, just say something to make her blush and you are sure to get your color. Xo task appals her. Bovs are shy in her presence and even teachers respect her for her wisdom. YETTA WEISS A little maid with dark eyes and brown hair, and a smile; that’s all. Yetta has been very grateful to Mr. Heald this year, ns his occasional remarks have given her an opportunity to display her dimples. She signifies her approval with a bright smile and a nod, her dislike by turning up her nose. 97