Commerce High School - Commerce Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 164 of the 1914 volume:

CLASS OF 1914 HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE THE RECORDS CONTAINED IN THIS BOOK HAVE BEEN SELECTED BY THE ANNUAL BOARD WITH THE AIM OF PRESERVING REMINDERS OF MOST GENERAL INTEREST. FOR THE WILLING ASSISTANCE OF FACULTY MEMBERS AND SCHOOLMATES WE TEN-DER THANKS. MAY OUR READERS FIND SOMEWHAT OF PLEASURE IN THE EFFORTS AT WISDOM, AND VIEW WITH KINDLY SMILE THE FOLLY, REMEMBERING THAT WHERE ONE ABOUNDS THE OTHER ALWAYS APPEARS. 2 So El?p Jlarpnts of (Eotntnprrp Siglj mljasp uiishotn mb forrsiyljt in bpljalf of our uiplfarp utp fully ayyrpriatp. uiliosp ptforts mail Ip ns to pujoy tbp yrpat blpssiny of (fommprrp ISiyb Hip bpbiratp this fiftl| Annual of ®l|p §fiyh rljool of (Eommprrp. —®hr Sbitnre. 3 PAGE Title Page........................................................ 1 Commerce Picture.................................................. 2 Dedication........................................................ 3 Annual Board Picture ............................................. 6 Annual Board—Committees .......................................... 7 Annual Message.................................................... 8 Advisory Committee—Seniors’ Oath................................. 11 Faculty Pictures................................................. 12 Faculty Names.................................................... 14 Senior Design.................................................... 15 History Class 1914............................................... 16 Senior Class .................................................... 18 Nicknames, Favorite Sayings, Offices............................. 44 Class Alphabet .................................................. 50 Speakers and Officers of the Senior Class........................ 52 Visiting the Geyser.............................................. 53 Pictures and Statuary............................................ 54 « Contents PAGE Annual Board Play.............••................................ 55 Senior Candy Sale....................................:.......... 56 First Senior Informal........................................... 57 Senior Formal—Commerce Decalogue................................. 58 Lecture Course................................................. '59 Mr. Manville .................................................... 50 Fourth Annual Concert ........................................... 51 Glee Club Dance.................................................. 53 The Kormaw Informal Party........................................ 03 Candy Sales ..................................................... 54 Post Graduates 1914 ............................................. 64 Typewriting Contest.............................................. 68 Shorthand Contest ............................................... 69 Penmanship Contest .............................................. 70 Kormaw Society .................................................. 73 Ecremmoc Society........................................... ... 75 Comdra Club ..................................................... 77 Music ........................................................... 78 Girls’ Glee Club................................................. 81 Debates ........................................................ 82 Athletics ...................................................... 85 Class of 1915................................................. 95 Ex Libris ...................................................... Ill Class of 1916.........................;....................... 113 Class of 1917 .................................................. 117 Jokes .......................................................... 120 Pa Cleveland’s Dilemma ......................................... 123 Cartoons ....................................................... 124 Slang as She is Slung .......................................... 128 Calendar ....................................................... 129 East Commerce ................................;................ 132 s ANNUAL BOARD, 1914. Homer Twitchell Dorothy Prosser Evylene Young . Arthur Xavier . Emily Gaiser ... Gladys Bolton .. Walter Krauss . Clarence Barber Margaret Breen Llewellyn Reese Arline Young .. Edna Buesch ... ............ Editor-in-Chief ............Assistant Editor ........... Literary Editor ..........Business Manager Assistant Business Manager ......Advertising Manager .............Athletic Editor .. . ...........Joke Editor ......Junior Representative ......Junior Representative . Sophomore Representative .. Freshman Representative Miss Amidon Miss Corser Faculty Advisers: Mr. Gehring Mr. Heald ANNUAL BOARD COMMITTEES. Committee on Societies, Histories and General Activities Homer Twitchell Arthur Xavier 'Evylene Young Ethel Lyon Miss Amidon Committee on Business (Mr. Gehring Homer Twitchell Arthur Xavier Emily Gaiser Walter Krauss Committee on Art (Miss Corser Homer Twitchell Emily Gaiser Ethel Lyon Arline Young Mr. Heald Committee on ]Homer Twitchell Athletics Emily Gaiser (Walter Krauss Committee on Miss Amidon Calendar and 'Evylene Young General Literary } Dorothy Prosser Work (Gladys Bolton Committee on Jokes Committee on Advertising Committee on Lecture Course Dorothy Prosser Clarence Barber Margaret Breen Mr. Heald ,Mr. Gehring Dorothy Prosser Gladys Bolton I Edna Buesch LIewelyn Reese I Dorothy Prosser Evylene Young Gladys Bolton Clarence Barber Mr. Heald RESPONSIBILITY. O ESPONSIBILITY as an asset should be firmly imbedded in the char- acter. It carries a power that is sure to bring success. To wait until asked to do a thing shows weakness. To wait for the other fellow to do the work is fatal. But to go ahead upon one’s own responsibility means success. The rule, “Do the thing, and above all, do the thing right,” if adopted as a world motto would revolutionize human actions, for failure comes to an enterprise because somebody has lacked in responsibility. Do not be the underling of life, scorned by everybody; climb to the top rung of the ladder. One can reach this height only by having a clear conception of the word, “Responsibility.” FALSE PRIDE. A VIEW of the articles which have accumulated in the “Lost and Found” box in the office, leads one to believe that some people are proud, even to a fault. Rings, bar-pins, brooches, stick-pins, school pins of various shapes and forms, to say nothing of the numerous pocket-books, are in the collection. Each ornament was once treasured. Each purse had an owner. What is it that makes a person ashamed to reclaim these articles once highly valued? Were it diamond, ruby, opal, pearl or a solid gold ornament, a thing of great value to the owner, he would soon show that he had lost something; he would do his utmost to regain it. Articles of slight value, the owner cares not to find. False pride makes him refuse to acknowledge ownership, even when attention has been called to the finding of his property. This condition is too common. Real individual strength demands that we discontinue this course. Throw “False Pride” to the wind; stand up like a person of strength and say, “That’s mine.” CLEVELAND’S NEW HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE. RECENTLY Cleveland has become one of the twelve cities in the United States to have a regional reserve bank. This according to the general opinion of business people will give our city “a world-wide prominence as financial, commercial and industrial center.” In view of the fact that we are the sixth city in population, and in addition have a regional reserve bank, our attention is naturally called to the fact that the City of Cleveland lacks a new High School of Commerce. Since Commerce pupils have commenced filling responsible positions, business men are realizing more and more that graduates of our high school are well fitted for business life. Our graduates attain practical and envied positions, in spite of the many inconveniences in the present building, and with a new building the pupils would be able greatly to increase their efficiency. The erection of such a building may be a combination of twelve Herculean labors, but our Board of Education, it is hoped, may be able to accomplish the task, and thus cause Hercules to turn green with envy in view of their great powers. HOMER TWITCH ELL. 8 “THE ANNUAL MESSAGE.” When school days we have left behind, And serious thoughts on work have bent. Memories clear shall flash to mind Of four years’ time at school well spent. Then, in this book a record true, Of our successful Senior year We’ll find. Our acts we’ll scan anew, And live them o'er with smile or tear. LELAND WISEMAN. FIVE YEARS OLD. THE HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE closes the fifth year of its existence with the end of the present term. During these five years the number of students has been nearly doubled. We now have OVER EIGHT HUNDRED enrolled in the two schools, despite the fact that our facilities for properly taking care of these increasing numbers are grossly inadequate. Notwithstanding the lack of proper equipment and sufficient room for carrying on our work, we believe that progress has been made and that the year just closing has been the most satisfactory year of our existence. As teachers and pupils we are, alike, coming to have a better understanding and a better appreciation of our work. Then too, there are indications that relief will be provided ere long which encourages us to our best efforts. Recently at our suggestion the Board of Education appointed an Advisory Committee similar to the Committee that aided in the establishment of this school. We are pleased to see upon this new Committee the names of several gentlemen who rendered such excellent service in the organization of the High School of Commerce. We welcome with these the new members who, we feel assured, will interest themselves in the welfare of our school. We are looking to this Committee for valuable assistance along several lines among which may be mentioned, (1) In connecting the work of the school more closely with the business needs of the city; (2) In planning a way by which part time employment while attending school may be made more effective; and (3) In devising some way by which the necessary funds can be obtained to make possible the erection of a new building which will adequately care for our needs. We cannot allow ourselves to believe that an institution so admirably conceived to meet the business needs of Cleveland and which is so successfully carrying out the intentions of its founders will be permitted to o suffer for lack of opportunity, or have its development arrested by lack of adequate housing or equipment. Our needs are too obvious, our claims are too just to need any campaign of education to convince the general public or the educational authorities of the justice of our cause; nor is it necessary to resort to any cheap political tactics to impress upon those in authority the need of early action. But great as is our need, and however unfortunate the neglect in providing relief may be, it is far better, in our judgment, to endure disappointment and deprivation than for us as teachers, pupils or parents to resort to any clamorous and un-American methods of arousing public indignation against the regularly constituted authorities, because they have not promptly granted our request for immediate action. If the erection of a new building for the High School of Commerce is dependent upon public agitation of this sort, inspired and directed by the principal and teachers of this school through its patrons, we will go without a new building. Obedience and loyalty to constituted authority is of more value to a community than imposing piles of brick and mortar. Happily I do not believe that resort to any unusual or extreme methods is necessary, or will in any degree advance our prospects for a new building. I have too much faith in the saving sense of the good people of this prosperous city to believe that they will not support any reasonable measures to provide revenues necessary for the erection of a new building for the High School of Commerce, to the end that the patrons of this school may be provided with facilities for their work equal to those enjoyed by the other Technical and Academic schools of the city. We ask for no advantages not enjoyed in like degree by the patrons of the other high schools. We believe the Board of Education stands ready to take the necessary action when ways and means can be found to make such action possible. We put our trust in the justice of our cause and we wait in faith the coming of the better day. S. WEIMER. 10 ADVISORY COMMITTEE, HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE, APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ON MARCH 16, 1914. S. H. Halle........................................The Halle Bros. Co. Elliott H. Whitlock ........................The National Carbon Co. Warren S. Hayden ................................Hayden, Miller Co. C. J. Neal .........................The Neal Fireproof Storage Co. Richard Feiss ..............................The Joseph Feiss Co. Geo. W. Kinney .............................The Kinney Levan Co. F. F. Prentiss .................................................Retired C. A. Vogt .........................The American Steel Wire Co. Lyman H. Treadway ........................Stowe, Peck Wilcox Co. H. Austin Aikens....................The Western Reserve University Evan H. Hopkins .. ..............................................Lawyer Chas. S. Howe.......................Case School of Applied Science C. W. Luetkemeyer .............The Lockwood-Luetkemeyer-Henry Co. Edward B. Greene ...........................The Cleveland Trust Co. Rev. Dan F. Bradley.................Pilgrim Congregational Church THE SENIORS’ OATH, HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE. (Founded on the Athenian Oath.) WE will never perpetrate, by any act of disloyalty, dishonesty or cowardice, a misdemeanor, which will reflect upon our school; we will strive to practice to nearest perfection the teachings so forcefully and comprehensively expounded by our teachers; we will assist to the extent of our powers the expeditious fulfillment of the plan to secure for Commerce the much-needed, new, up-to-date and spacious building; we will uphold the ideals, the dignity, the leadership and the popularity of this institution, and inculcate in the minds of the new students the beneficial advantages and manly necessity of school-spirit and school-duty; we will endeavor to our utmost to instigate respect, obedience and reverence for our superiors. Thus in all these ways we will transmit the High School of Commerce, a greater, better and more beautiful institution than it was transmitted to us. Recognizing that we are deeply indebted for the culture and enlightenment we have here received, we are in duty bound to e ert our sincerest efforts to advance the prospect of our school and set the gold and white banner as a standard of a progressing institution in whose footsteps other institutions with our purpose, will follow. MAX NEWBERGER, ’14. n 12 13 FACULTY OF THE HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE. Mr. Solomon Weimer, Principal. Mr. S. R. Hoover, Assistant Principal. Miss Nellie M. Amidon, Assistant Principal. Miss Alice Bandeen, Department of Physical Culture. Mr. William M. Bolton, Mathematics and Bookkeeping. Miss Jean Corser, Applied Arts. Mr. John W. Creig, Penmanship, Bookkeeping and Shorthand. Mr. James S. Curry, Department of Shorthand. Mr. Harvey C. Ditmer, Department of Bookkeeping. Mr. Charles F. Dutton, Jr., Department of Physics and Commercial Geography. Miss Mabel D. Ely, Department of Applied Arts. Mr. D. M. Evans, Mathematics and Faculty Coach. Miss Etta Freedlander, Mathematics and Commercial Geography. Mr. Anton Fx. Gehring, Department of Modern Languages. Mr. J. O. Gordon, Department of Penmanship and Bookkeeping. Miss S. Gertrude Hadlow, English and Mathematics. Miss Alice Constance Hagan, English and Penmanship. Mr. John M. Harsh, Department of Chemistry. Mr. E. Wilbur Harrison, Shorthand and Typewriting. Mr. J. L. Heald, Department of English. Miss Lillian M. Hildreth, Penmanship. Bookkeeping and Shorthand. Mr. Joseph M. Johnston, Department of History of Commerce. Mr. H. T. McMyler, Department of Mathematics. Mr. Glen R. Montgomery, Department of Music. Mrs. Lillian R. Pardee, English. Miss Seville Radcliffe, English and Mathematics. Dr. Minna M. Rohn, Department of Biology. Miss Zell C. Stanford, Applied Arts. Mr. Orson E. Warfield, Department of Hygiene and Physical Culture. Mr. Earl Sidney Weber, Department of Civics. Commercial Low and Economics. Mr. Samuel Zechar, English and Commercial Geography. Miss E. Laura Satava, Secretary. Miss Albina Geiger, Miss Beatrix Rayner, Stenographers and Typists. Mr. Fredrick C. Donberg, Custodian. 14 15 HISTORY CLASS OF 1914. BEFORE our class leaves the High School of Commerce forever, fate gives us a fleeting view of the four preceding years. We see ourselves as we entered the high school fresh from grammar school, proud and happy, not knowing the pitfalls which lay before us as “flats. “Flats we were, and everybody called us that. We were not fresh as the term freshman may imply; if we had been, the freshness would soon have been taken out of us by the Sophs, who considered themselves our betters. Lessons kept us busy, for each teacher seemed to make it a point to impress upon us the fact that a high school course is no “cinch. We came here with the “do or die spirit, however, and we were determined that we would succeed in our school work. Many of our class were so filled with this spirit, and worked so hard that they received E’s as their reward and had their names placed upon the honor roll. How proud we were when these reports were sent back to the schools from which we came! The class of ’14 was going to be some class; it needed no prophet to predict our glorious future. The boys played basket-ball upon the various color teams and indicated, even at that early period, that Commerce’s future basket-ball teams were to be the good ones they have since turned out to be. The big event of our first year was a general good time for visitors and pupils. It was labelled Edaudivid. We were most prominent at this time as we laboriously assisted in making posters to advertise the coming event. A good time was enjoyed by every one present; we didn’t think high school life was so bad after all. Upon returning the next fall we could look down upon the entering pupils with scorn, for we were now Sophomores. We treated them kindly, however, and only impressed upon them very gently the fact that we were Sophomores, and they were only “flats. We met our classmates and were immediately ready for school work, refreshed by the long vacation. A call for football candidates brought out several of our class, who proudly secured places on the team. The majority of the Rooters’ Club, led by Ross Baxter, was composed that year of Sophomores. Although we may have been a little meek in our classes we were able to yell when the occasion arose. The girls were also heard in the Glee Club and helped to make that year's concert a success. In fact we were becoming of some importance in the school. We were the noise producers of the High School of Commerce. The year soon came to a close, and our second happy period at Commerce had ended. We were now Juniors and endeavored to capture the secrets of shorthand and the mechanism of a typewriter. We went into society and enjoyed several jollifications in the gym; we thought we were “some pumpkins when the Seniors, on the day of these parties showed envy of our position, for the good times every one had at these parties was equal to, if it did not surpass, those at the Seniors’ parties. About the middle of this year our school was thrown open to our parents and visitors who might wish to inspect the school. The Juniors had an import- 10 ant part in making this open house a success. We performed experiments in chemistry, aped Daniel Webster by debating in our English classes and helped in other lines of work. The Junior girls were in evidence that night, when the Seniors and the Juniors played a game of basket-ball. But the days grew into weeks, the weeks into months, and soon vacations arrived. We were now no longer common, ordinary Juniors but SENIORS. As we walked in the halls now, everybody had to give way to us; we were Seniors and had a great many weighty subjects on our mind; we could not demean ourselves by moving aside. We were so important that it was great favor to receive a look from us. One permanent effect of our new dignity was a general run on the hat stores in the vicinity of our school. Each boy had to invest in a larger hat, and each girl dressed her, hair in a more dignified manner, that is, farther skyward. These mysterious symptoms rapidly disappeared, as is always the case in a disease of this kind, that comes to every person in high school; but ours was only a mild case, we suffered no ill effects. We now' became social leaders; we had several parties and a formal dance. All who attended these affairs confessed in a very enthusiastic and convincing way that “this w’as the best time they ever had.” This seems to be a favorite expression with some people, but in this instance it really was the best time we ever had. Some of the teachers of our school called several dances at these affairs wrestling matches, but they were wrong, we were only taking our daily course in gymnastics as prescribed by A. Nut. (This gentleman is well known; he is most prominent in Newburg, Ohio, where he is now residing in a grand brick building with an elaborate iron fence around it.) But let us come back to earth and imagine ourselves in a Senior class meeting. No, let us not, it is too painful. Just imagine a chorus of voices ranging from high soprano to deep bass, all trying to talk at once, and you have an idea of the situation. Mr. Gehring has confessed, however, that we were the most businesslike class of any that he has been connected with. The wonder is what could the preceding classes have been like? We elected our class day speakers at one of these meetings, after much discussion as to their finer qualities and merits. After hearing them Class Night, we believe wfe did not make a mistake in our choice. Now comes the most important event of the year, in fact the most important of our whole school life. It will mean going from school out into the business world for most of us. It is commencement. It can rightly be called “commencement,” for it will be the commencement of our life struggle to win success. No'more will we have any teacher to guide us; we must strike out for ourselves; we must work out our own destiny. On that occasion we will receive a testimonial of our work for these four pleasant years. We shall no longer enjoy the spirit of school life; we may be scattered to every corner of the earth, but the memory of those years will always remain with us as the best part of our life. RALPH MULLEN. 17 RUBY BOWMAN. A quiet girl, and bashful, too, Is this Ruby bright and true; Her work she does with all her might And never tires from morn till night. RUTH BURGER. Sunny bit of God’s creation, Fond of good for its own sake,— Vivid her imagination, Brightness, all her life she’ll make. RUTH HERSCHOWITZ. Though troubles falls from her like rain from a duck,” She’s often complaining about her hard luck. She's lucky all right, without any doubt; But simply wants something to talk about. HERBERT HENRICHS. He is a boy of sweet sixteen, A tall and stately lad. And by his ag , ’tis plainly seen, That school work is his fad. HELEN DUDASH. This little girl, so jolly and gay, With eyes that sparkle and shine, Believes in enjoying herself all the day And in making her friends feel fine. 18 MARY TODD. A pleasure-hunter small and great, Surely you should see her skate! At all the boys she will not nod. But Harold has caught our Mary Todd. CARL GROTH. In baseball he ’most always shines, For he hits the ball at opportune times. As he scores in baseball with the mit, So with the girls he makes a hit. CELIA FRIEDMAN. Celia Friedman is a girl who does not talk much during recitation time. She works hard for what she knows and stores away everything for future use. EDNA SCHWARTZ. A quiet girl with eyes so blue, Who studies hard and long. Her blushes she cannot subdue, And, so, takes them along. MARGARET MROHALY. This brown-eyed girl of whom I speak, With smiling lips and rosy cheek, Is quite demure, so people say. But no she isn’t—for she is gay. 19 MYRTLE ISAAC. Myrtle Isaac, with smile of mirth, Beautiful deeds proclaim her worth, Kind and considerate, willing to aid All who may need it, without being paid. HELEN BARRY. Gay and happy, with eyes so bright, She seldom is quiet from morn till night, In class ’twas a pleasure her voice to hear, Because she recited so well, with no fear. DAVID KLEIN. Into the business world he’ll go. And climb the steps of fame. He’ll never shirk nor frown at woe, Until he’s won the game. BEATRICE METTEL. Music hath her charms, they say, As also do some girls; Beatrice cannot only play, But also charms with curls. FLORENCE RIFE. Our friend is tall, and she is fair, With twinkling eyes,—Miss Florence Rife; Not governed by rules, by impulses swayed, She’s always found smiling, knows nothing of strife. to GRACE CURTIS. A dear little girl named Grace, Is known by her smiling face; Her color is pink, She paints—I don't think, This queer little girl named Grace. SAMUEL GOLDSTEIN. Our modest friend, who above does pose, Is able in work, as every one knows; He’ll help any fellow who's ever in need; For this reason alone, he’d be sure to succeed. LYDIA GUHL. No matter what the reason is, No matter what the cause, Her answers to the teacher’s quiz Are worthy of applause. IRWIN WEINER. Irwin is a shy young man, Dodging girls whene’er he can; His heart is light, his eyes so bright Are twinkling ever from morn till night. NETTIE LEVENSON. Is there a girl more fame-inspired, More careful, earnest, yet retired Than Nettie, let her quick appear; We’ll yield her reverence sincere. 21 ESTHER ARNOLD. This wise little maid-in-law, Who never consulted her paw, Never mixed in a riot, Was always so quiet , This w'ise little maid-in-law. MINNIE CONFIELD. This little lady of modest mien, Finished school when only sixteen. She’s just one fault, how sad to state— She always arrives a minute too late. HENRY FISHER. Our Fisher boy is a nice young man, He’ll do ’most anything, if he thinks he can; He sits and listens to Mr. Heald, Although his mind is out in the field. LENA WEISS. One of the “Wise twins” is pictured here; Clear-eyed and kindly she knows nothing of fear. She is good in her studies, every one; Yet for play is ready when lessons are done. BESSIE JELINEK. This young lady Bessie Complexion so sweet, Appears very dressy And always looks neat. 22 MAX FRIED. He must have adopted the proverb, Speak when you’re spoken to, Come with a call, Come with a good will, Or come not at all. MARGARET BREEN. Now we come to Margaret, CL I No, she’s not a teacher’s pet. She comes to class-room singing a song, £ And always brings her books along; In spite of this, she says, “Gee Whiz, Here comes another written Quiz.” SARAH SOLOMON. A quiet maid with dark brown eyes, And hair like raven’s wings, Who never fills her days with sighs, But works at useful things. KSENIA PUSKA. Not gloomy or fearful, Or morbid or tearful, But pleasant and cheerful. Is this sweet, modest maid. MARGARET HOHMANN. Girls of her type are always desired, She’ll always find work, and never get fired. Keen-witted, careful and full of ambition, She’ll never, we hope, be out of position. 23 EDWARD MINCH. Edward Minch has dark brown hair and eyes. He has a good-natured, friendly disposition, and is not easily offended. He aims to do his work well, and seems to be popular with every one. LEONA HORN. In neatness she’s beyond compare, In beauty and sweetness the same; I’ve hunted and now am about to despair To write something about this sweet dame. HUBERT McTIGUE. High-minded, thoughtful, brave, of course, With native pride and needed force, Hubert at school made work a joy, And yet was full of fun—a boy. FLORENCE SHANNON. Florence always is careful, her motto’s, Go slow.” Enough time she will take every lesson to know. She never was known to be in a hurry; Her favorite saying is, Well, I should worry.” KARLA JOKAY. Stenographer she fain would be, And others’ letters write; She’d tap the keys with skill and ease And pound with all her might. 24 LILLIAN KNORR. Although deliberate in speech, she is in her glory when in an argument, adhering to her opinions even if wrong. RICHARD HAAG. Time passeth him by gently and he hin-dereth it not. EMMA EGING. Much knowledge through her brain did go; It gave her little time to grow; So, she’s short and sweet. But she learned so fast, Though small, at school she’s far from the last. STELLA MOSKOWITZ. A nice little girl with jet-black hair, With dark brown eyes and complexion fair, Her heart is light; she is free from care. HELEN GOODMAN. Shy maid of sixteen, Worked hard for her team, Delighted in sport, Honors she’ll court. 25 DORIS EGLESTON. Loved for two reasons,— Courtesy and beauty. ROBERT GILLILAND. A bright and cautious lad is he; A mechanician would he be. His words a smile will oft provoke, And best of all,—he takes a joke. LILLIAN MOLITOR. Tall and fair, slim of waist; Light brown hair; perfect taste; Always jolly; ever neat; Lillian Molitor; maid discreet. MARY BRADY. Who does not know Mary, The pride of her class? No fault does she harbor. This bright, winsome lass. EDWARD WOLDMAN. He is an artist of no little means, Portrayer of Nature’s lovely scenes. You’ll find him working every day The charms of Nature to display. 28 MARGARET APPLEBY. A little maid is Margaret, So little, yet so tall, In size, she might be larger, yet In mind excels them all. LOUISE MENGER. No smile is like to Louise’s, It's balmy, it’s pretty, it’s sweet; Sometimes, she smiles when she pleases, Sometimes, she’s very discreet. BEN GOLDMAN. At argument this serious youth’s Considered number one; Debates all o’er, and lessons learned, Why, then, he’s full of fun. HAZEL FAWCETT. In every condition, And all kinds of weather, Her smiles prove her heart As light as a feather. LENA CAMINGCOVICH. A quiet, dignified, little girl, about five feet tall, is found in the person of Lena Camingcovich. Although she is very small in quantity, she certainly makes up for it in quality. 27 HOMER TWITCHELL. A Commerce youth, some six foot three, At times an athlete tries to be. He's pood at heart, the girls all say; The boys report him good at play. EMILY GAISER. There is a girl—you’ll find none wiser, Who’s as sweet as the rose That in rare June blows, And her name is Emily Gaiser. ARTHUR XAVIER. This boy will surely win success; Of this we have no doubt. The secretary of the class, He knows what he's about. ETHEL LYON. Ethel Lyon, artistic, sweet miss, Travels about with a frown, Worries about her troubles galore, But she finally smiles them all down. RALPH MULLEN. He is a young man of ambition and zest Who for debating is always in quest; But meet a young lady, and poor Mullen, there Blushes right up to the roots of his hair. 28 GLADYS BOLTON. Smile on, dear friend, upon thy thoughtful mates; Smile on, we see thy visions bright, Welcome thy cheer, thy gladsome laugh, and light; Thy name and smile, in truth, proclaim thy traits. WALTER KRAUSS. Buck Krauss is a fast runner, And a basketball star. EVYLENE YOUNG. This verse describes our Evylene Young, Who in the Glee Club oft has sung; In our play she had the heroine’s part, But stoutly refused to give up her heart. CLARENCE BARBER. His smile, you’d know it miles away, At teasing he excels; He knows his lessons, sometimes too— He studies them—by spells. DOROTHY PROSSER. You know her by her auburn hair, Her smile and disposition sweet; She’s always ready to do or dare; A girl that people love to meet. 29 YETTA WEISS. In stature short, but great in mind. An abler girl you’ll seldom find. Thoughtful and wise, clearly expressed Words voiced by her convince the rest. LOUIS KORBEL. Music dwelleth in his soul and honesty and goodness in his heart. BELLE BERMAN. This fair young girl, of whom we’ve heard, Has face like a picture, and voice like a bird, A smile everlasting, and features so fair, She’s simply a dream from her feet to her hair. LELAND WISEMAN. Leland the wise man; to Oster's he goes; Two-step, waltz and tango he knows. When for a partner he ambles around He smiles his own smile, but makes not a sound. PEARL SNIDER. There is a fair miss named Snider, Who snares the boys like a spider; Always jolly, with plenty of wit Wherever she goes, she makes a big hit. 80 EDNA HENNING. A girl possessed with “E’s, In name, report and actions; A chum who tries to please, A friend who has our sanction. PEARL KUHN. She is a girl of medium size, with brown hair, brown eyes and rosy cheeks. She is always jolly and gay, and in a company of friends is an interesting talker. JOHN STARK. John Stark, the boy so strong and tall, Admired alike by one and all; While “moving pianos” is his delight, He gets his knowledge, by study at night ANGELA BLASIE. A friend to those in need and stress, She greets them with a smile; Her face shows largely happiness, And she studies all the while. MORRIS FUHR. Moderate in all things, great and small, He pauses ere he speaks at all; Reserved and thoughtful, careful, true. He does not shirk things hard to do. 31 ROSE LUSKY. This little miss, with face so sweet, A specialty makes of appearing neat She studies well, night after night; In classes her answers are always right JOHN MAYER. Always bright and always steady, Never says, “I am not ready ' Doing much but talking little, To the class, he is a riddle. CLAIRE MILLER. Modest young woman, Brownish hair, Distant manner, Yet free from care. ANNA HERWALD. With a face full of sunshine And Jips full of smiles, She’s a heart that will stretch For miles and miles. KATHLEEN KILFOYLE. In all this wide world, There's no sweeter colleen Than this short little girl Whose name is Kathleen. 32 FRANCES KOHLICEK. Frances does not take any one’s mere suggestion or advice. She does not get excited or worried, but takes things as they come, i-emembering, that it is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” LUELLA JACQUES. Modesty abounding, disposition sweet, Earnestness astounding, Luella can’t be beat. One pet expression, wherever she may go Will follow her, and that is, I want to know.” GEORGE SCHMITT. George Schmitt is honest and bright, He works in a theatre till late at night; When ladies, the “movies” wish to see, Our George, a guide to seats must be. LOUISE BROWN. A girl who’s always dancing, A girl who’s always laughing; One who shoots the basket, And counts us all her friends. HAZEL GALLOWAY. An indomitable character is her possession, Wise is she, yet slow in expression; But outside of school, I will admit She loves to primp and perk a bit. 33 JAMES KRIVOS. James Krivos, a good athlete, In many games he did compete; He, like others, of manly frame Helped to win our high school fame. BEATRIX RAYNER. The fastest typist in the class, And first the forty-word test to pass. When writing her fingers fairly flew; She's able in other subjects, too. AMANDA RANDOLPH. In music this young lady Plays a leading role. If she only keeps on trying, She’ll surely reach the goal. LILLIAN BERENBAUM. Now Lilly, they say, is quite a musician, Who chooses her friends of the same inclination; As to her lessons, she’s up with the best— She toils and toils, without any rest. ELEANOR MURPHY. A lass of Ireland is she, This Murphy known to fame, We hope that she may ever be An honor to her name. 34 RUTH SNYDER. Of a sweet disposition and courteous manner, Ruth is always recognized by her smile. She invariably has her lessons and is never daunted by hard problems. LILLIAN FREEDMAN. She loves to read and does it well, Her learning is profound; And that she smiles, you’d never guess, For gravity she’s renowned. DAVID KAMNETSKY. Newspaper reporter he well could be, Or owner of a baseball team; At both of these, one could easily see Him display an extra amount of steam. CELIA ABRAMSKY. This girl is small of stature and has brown hair and sparkling brown eyes. In and out of class, she always has a ready answer for any question asked her. Basketball is her main recreation. ADA MCDOWELL. In basketball she can’t be beat, This pretty maid of five foot six; Extremely rapid in typist’s feat, This little member of all our cliques. 36 FLORENCE McCORKINDALE. She’s neat and bright, this miss, and young; Long walks she takes the flowers among; Rare pictures oft, she’ll draw at school; But shunning house-work is her rule. MARTHA HANSEN. There is a tall forward upon our team, Who fills her place with vigor and steam, She’s captain, you know, She never plays slow, And we all speak of her with esteem. ELSIE JOKAY. This young maid with eyes so brown, That sparkle through the darkest night, Will some day be of great renown, When all her virtues come to light. MAX NEWBERGER. In stature short, but long in name, In spite of both he’s bound for fame. Conscientious and willing to work, When keeping books, he’ll never shirk. RUTH KERR. Not tall, just ninety-six in weight, A little critical in class, A pleasure-seeker, small and great, But then she is a comely lass. 36 FLORA BRATBURD. Grave as a judge at times, she can be merry when merriment is proper; always “on the job’' in the class-room, she inspires confidence. ALICE NEHLS. A tall and slender girl is she, With golden hair and bright blue eyes; And very often wonder we, Why can’t all be so sweet and nice? BERTHA CURPHY. This calm young maid, with eyes so blue, Spends leisure hours on Indian lore, Dances and skates, cooks meals, 'tis true, But keeping books would be a bore. MARY MULLEN. A scholar supreme is Miss Mary Mullen, She’s as bright as a Senior can be. She claims as her home the land of old Erin, And a leader of women she is to be. HERBERT BROWN. “Fate tried to conceal him, By naming him Brown,’' But his stature was stubborn, And wouldn’t stay down. 37 DORIS CAVE. A word or two of Doris Cave, Always studious and brave; She's always busy, does her best, Learns what she can and—dreams the rest. EMIL GREENHUT. There is one thing wherein he shines, And that is in debate; Thus when he comes to politics, His thoughts are up-to-date. PAULA HAMMER. Her arguments come like the sound of her name, We predict for her a career of fame. She never will stop till she reaches the top, But PAULA must HAMMER to always keep up. LUCY BUESCH. She is a quiet maid who tries hard to please her teachers and gain friends by her sunny smile and sweet, winsome ways. She prepares her lessons faithfully, for she would fain become a great woman. SYLVESTER O’CONNOR. He’s a jolly, witty Irish lad; Though full of mischief, he’s never bad, His happy smile dispels the gloom, And casts its radiance ’round the room. at KATE BAKER. Too small to be called Katherine, She’s known to us as Kate. Her senior year, she’s studied hard, And tried to grow sedate. HELEN PEACH. First peach in winter, First peach in fall. Lasts all the year round, Ne’er withers at all. ABRAHAM HERSKOWITZ. His cleverness we easily discern, By noting his expression of deep thought. The name of athlete some day he may earn, By show of strength on battle-fields well fought. IRENE JELINEK. This girl is ever ready to help her classmates. She is never boisterous or loud, but always lady-like. She is of medium height and has blue eyes and light hair. RUTH CALDWELL. Glance aside, and you behold A maid, ambitious, frank, not bold; Athletic, tuneful, ever cheery, She’s studious, bright and never weary. 39 RAYMOND HERRON. Short in stature; wise by nature, Always full of fun is he; Ixmg on brains and full of kindness, Always ready for some glee. SARAH KAMENETSKY. In class we’ve one ardent and brave suffragette; She believes woman soon her full rights must get; Prizes oft she has won most dear to her heart; In school work she’s willingly shared the hard part. ROSA LAMP. Were a prize ever given for being late, That Rose would receive it, is fixed by fate; Yet, she lived only just across the way. Once at school, she was always happy and gay. FLORENCE MULLEN. When a task is once begun, She will not rest till it is done. Her auburn tresses signify, That she is ever sure to try. NELLIE PALMER. Smiles she gives to every one And takes things as they come; She’s neither heard to use much slang Nor caught a-chewin’ gum. 40 MELANIA CADISCH. Though the youngest of the class is she, She is just as clever as clever can be. Along any line, she can ably debate; To be pitted against her is counted ill-fate. LAURENCE WEIL. In arguing, he oft excels All others round about. He goes ahead, straight to the point. And does away with doubt. HELEN GEDEON. Helen is always seen with a smile on her face and has a pleasant greeting for all her classmates. She never fails to make a good recitation and can afford to smile. FRANCES SELMANOVITZ. First a twinkle in her eye, Then appears a dimple. Thus she smiles to passers-by; It’s truly very simple. LEONARD THUNHORST. A most industrious lad is he; Expert in shorthand he aims to be; His knowledge of English is truly fine, In chemistry too he’ll ever shine. 41 SUSIE HEATH. Modest and quiet, a worker alway, She follows her aim as night follows day; Foiled once, tries again, looks out not beneath ; Best of all she’s herself,—our friend, Susie Heath. HARRY THOMAS. This young man is very polite, And courteous to all. He works away with all his might, And is quiet in the hall. ETHEL NYGREN. Admired for her brilliancy, Distinguished for her poise, Adored for her gentle grace, And soft clear voice. ROBERT MCDONNELL. This slender, cheerful, clear-eyed lad Does not believe in being sad. In the midst of strangers he's at his ease, Is thoughtful and courteous, easy to please. JAKE BERNSTEIN. A student good and most polite, Astronomy his chief delight. He knows the planets every one, In far star sees a brilliant sun. EDWIN BRATBURD. Verily, when I ope’ my mouth, let no dog bark. 42 ANTHONY DOLEZAL. They say the deeds of the left hand are nearest to the heart. BLANCHE SOSKIN. A girl with hair and eyes of brown, And a very bashful nature. Her lessons show what can be done By one so small in stature. ADELBERT SMITH. A boy who loves to argue, Who has no “yellow streak,” Who combs his hair a la pompadour And has a dimple in each cheek. VILAS COLVIN. Tall and stately, Vilas is too dignified to be heard before he is seen. No complaint about his causing disturbance in class-room or in the hall is ever made. He pays strict attention to his lessons, but it is a feat to obtain his opinion on a subject. ELIZABETH MICHAEL. Gay and happy, fond of style, Spends much time on this; meanwhile Learns her lessons, as a rule, Glad, perhaps, to finish school. HYMAN WEINBERG. He will plod on and do his allotted work and be content. 43 NICKNAMES, FAVORITE SAYINGS AND OFFICES. CELIA ABRAMSKY. MARY BRADY. “Abe.” “Great Scott!” Kormaw. MARGARET APPLEBY. “Kizzie.” “You bet.” Kormaw. ESTHER ARNOLD. “Est.” “Really.” Kormaw. KATE BAKER. “Kitty.” “Hasten slowly.” Kormaw. CLARENCE BARBER. “Barb.” “Gee Whiz!” Sergeant-at-Arms Senior Class, Fall Term. Decorative Committee Senior Class, Spring Term. Treasurer Ecremmoc, Spring Term. Annual Board. Basket Ball. Hi Y Club. Manager Track Team. Annual Board Play. HELEN BARRY. “Bob.” “Do tell.” Kormaw. LILLIAN BERENBAUM. “Lisle.” “Oh, you big clown!” Kormaw. BELLE BERMAN. “Bell.” “I’m not crazy about it.” JACOB BERNSTEIN. “Jake.” “I know.” Ecremmoc. ANGELA BLASIE. « o;c • “Oh, dear!” Kormaw. GLADYS BOLTON. “Gussie.” “Do tell.” Executive Committee Senior Class, Fall Term. Annual Board. Kormaw. Annual Board Play. Color Committee. RUBY BOWMAN. “Girlie.” “You know.” Kormaw. “Irish.” “You’re whooping.” Executive Committee Kormaw, Fall Term. Vice President Kormaw, Spring Term. EDWIN BRATBURD. “Easy Ed.” “Why don’t you shut up?” Ecremmoc. FLORA BRATBURD. “Flo.” “For the love of Smith.” Executive Committee Senior Class, Fall Term. Vice President Senior Class, Spring Term. President Kormaw, Fall Term. Basketball. Commencement. MARGARET BREEN. “Biddy.” “Oh, wait’ll I tell you.” Junior Representative Annual Board. Kormaw. HERBERT BROWN. “Brownie.” “Sit down and keep quiet.” Sergeant-at-Arms Ecremmoc, Spring Term. LOUISE BROWN. “Lou.” “What do you mean?” Sergeant-at-Arms Kormaw, Fall Term. Finance Committee Senior Class, Fall Term. Entertainment Committee, Spring Term. Basketball. LUCY BUESCH. “Lutz.” “For goodness’ sake.” Kormaw. RUTH BURGER. “Ruthie.” “Don’t be so unreasonable.” Kormaw. MELANIA CADISCH. “Mill.” “Oh, Gee!” Executive Committee Kormaw, Fall Term. Vice President Senior Class, Fall Term. Glee Club. Class Day. RUTH CALDWELL. “Rufus.” “My heart.” Kormaw. LENA CAMINGCOVICH. “Lenchen.” “Oh, I wish I knew something.” Kormaw. 44 DORIS CAVE. “Dottie.” “Jiminy Cheesewax!” Kormaw. Class Day. VILAS COLVIN. “Vi.” “Well—I don’t know.” Ecremmoc. MINNIE CONFELD. “Min.” “Really.” Kormaw. BERTHA CURPHY. “Bert.” “You don’t say!” Kormaw. GRACE CURTIS. “Shorty.” “Have a heart.” Executive Committee, Kormaw, Spring Term. Executive Committee, Senior Class, Spring Term. ANTHONY DOLEZAL. “Lefty.” “Hey!” Baseball. Ecremmoc. HELEN DUDASH. “Dudie.” “Just like that.” Kormaw. EMMA EGING. “Dutch.” “Is that right?” Kormaw. DORIS EGLESTON. “Dor.” “Well, I like that!” Kormaw. HAZEL FAWCETT. “Snoodles.” “How’s that?” Kormaw. HENRY FISCHER. “Hank.” “Hey. you!” Basketball. Ecremmoc. Hi Y Club. LILLIAN FREEDMAN. “Lil.” “I haven’t the least conception.” Kormaw. Color Committee, Senior Class. MAX FRIED. “Maxie.” “Is that so?” Ecremmoc. CELIA FRIEDMAN. “Celeaw.” “Work. Kormaw. MORRIS FUHR. “Far.” “Now you are talking.” Ecremmoc. EMILY GAISER. “Sally.” “Bet your life.” Annual Board. Kormaw. Glee Club. Basketball. Annual Board Play. HAZEL GALLOWAY. “Hazuds.” “Well, I guess so. Kormaw. HELEN GEDEON. “Giddy.” “Just a minute.” Kormaw. ROBERT GILLILAND. “Bob.” “I’ll see.” Ecremmoc. Hi Y Club. BEN GOLDMAN. “Bertha.” “I’ll speak to Mr. Gehring.” President Senior Class, Spring Term. Ecremmoc. Conmmencement. Debating Team. SAMUEL GOLDSTEIN. “Sam.” “Who said so?” Ecremmoc. HELEN GOODMAN. “Goodie.” “Honest to John.” Secretary Kormaw, Spring Term. Basketball. EMIL GREENHUT. “Hawksh aw.” “I’ll get you yet.” Debating Team. Ecremmoc. CARL GROTH. “Daddy.” “Listen!” President Athletic Association. Vice President Ecremmoc, Fall Term. Executive Committee Senior Class, Fall Term. President Ecremmoc, Spring Term. Baseball. is LYDIA GUHL. “Lyd.” “The idea.” Korina w. RICHARD HAAG. “Dick.” “Just a minute.” Ecremmoc. PAULA HAMMER. “Paul.” “Is that so?” MARTHA HANSEN. “Mart.” “It seems so funny.” Captain Basketball. Kormaw. SUSIE HEATH. “Sis.” “I know.” Kormaw. EDNA HENNING. “Ed ” “Good night.” Executive Committee Kormaw, Fall Term. Commencement. HERBERT HENRICHS. “Herb.” “Well, well.” Ecremmoc. RAYMOND HERRON. “Tootsie.” “Awe g'won.” Ecremmoc. Hi Y Club. ANNA HERWALD. “Little one.” Jiminy crickets.” Decorative Committee Senior Class, Fall Term. Executive Committee Senior Class, Spring Term. Executive Committee Kormaw, Fall Term. RUTH HERSCHOWITZ. “Rufie.” “Just like that.” Kormaw. ABRAHAM HERSKOVITZ. “AKp ” “Blooey.” Ecremmoc. MARGARET HOHMAN. “Gretchen.” “Honestly, I don’t believe you.” Kormaw. Glee Club. LEONA HORN. “Le.” “Oh, don’t take it so hard.” Kormaw. Glee Club. MYRTLE ISAAC. “Myrt.” “For the goodness' sake.” Kormaw. Glee Club. LUELLA JACQUES. “Lue.” “Liber Site.” Kormaw. BESSIE JELINEK. “Bess.” “I get you.” Kormaw. IRENE JELINEK. “Is that so?” Kormaw. ELSIE JOKAY. “Els.” “For the love of Pete.” Kormaw. KARLA JOKAY. “Joky.” “Oh. Piffles!” Kormaw. DAVID KAMENETZKY. “Dave.” “Cover up. Captain Basketball. Baseball. Ecremmoc. SARAH KAMENETZKY. Gypsy.” “You don’t say.” RUTH KERR. “Louie.” “Oh, I should worry.” Orchestra. Kormaw. KATHLEEN KILFOYLE. “Jeems.” “You’re tootin’.” Executive Committee Kormaw, Spring Term. EDWIN KIRIAN. “Edje.” Annual Board. Secretary Senior Class, Spring Term. Basketball. Ecremmoc. Captain Baseball. Hi Y Club. LILLIAN KNORR. “Peggie.” “Great Caesar’s ghost! Kormaw. FRANCIS KOHLICEK. “Billy.” “Don’t do it.” Kormaw. 49 LOUIS KORBEL. “Lu.” Ecremmoc. WALTER KRAUSS. “Buck ’ “Gee Whizzes.” Secretary Ecremmoc, Fall Term. Decorative Committee Senior Class, Spring Term. Executive Committee Ecremmoc, Spring Term. Annual Board. Basketball. Captain Track Team. Annual Board Play. Captain Feds, Hi Y Club. JAMES KRIVOS. “Jimmie.” “Really. Ecremmoc. PEARL KUHN. “Pearlie.” “Did you ever know it to fail?” ROSA LAMP. “Bud.” “Who said so?” Kormaw. NETTIE LEVENSON. “Ned.” “Isn’t that cute?” Kormaw. Glee Club. HELEN LEVINE. “Vinie.” “Are you coming?” Kormaw. ROSE LUSTIG. “Kewpie.” “Gee Whiz.” Kormaw. ETHEL LYON. “Eddie.” “If there is anything I hate it’s affectation.” Finance Committee Senior Class, Fall Term. Entertainment Committee Senior Class, Spring Term. Color Committee Senior Class, Spring Term. Annual Board. Glee Club. Kormaw. Class Day. FLORENCE McCORKINDALE. “Mac.” “She’ll take my head off!” Orchestra. Kormaw. Robert McDonnell. “Mac.” “Go ahead.” Hi Y Club. Eccremoc. ada mcdowell. “A.” “Oh, really!” Kormaw. Basketball. HUBERT McTIGUE. “Bert.” “May I prove worthy!” Ecremmoc. JOHN MAYER. “Johnnie.” “I don’t want to!” Ecremmoc. Commencement. LOUISE MENGER. “Lu.” “Do tell.” Kormaw. ELIZABETH MICHAEL. “Lizzie.” “Is that so?” Kormaw. BEATRICE METTEL. “Peggy.” “Honest to John!” Glee Club. Kormaw. CLAIRE MILLER. “Kid.” “Is that so?” EDWARD MINCH. “Ed.” “Quit it!” Ecremmoc. LILLIAN MOLITOR. “Billie.” “Is he tall?” Secretary Kormaw, Fall Term. President Kormaw, Spring Term. Glee Club. STELLA MOSKOWITZ. “Stell.” “You know!” Kormaw. Basketball. FLORENCE MULLEN. “Flo.” “Please hurry!” Kormaw. MARY MULLEN. “Irish. “Ready!” Kormaw. Glee Club. RALPH MULLEN. “S. R. O.” “Leave off that stuff!” President Senior Class. Fall Term. Executive Committee Senior Class, Spring Term. Debating Team. Ecremmoc. Annual Board Play. Commencement. Hi Y Club. 47 ELEANOR MURPHY. “Peggy. “Ye gods and little angle worms!” Vice President Kormaw, Fall Term. Treasurer Kormaw, Spring Term. Glee Club. Basketball. MARGARET MROHALY. “Mag.” “I don’t know!” ALICE NEHLS. “Al.” “Good night! Kormaw. MAX NEWBERGER. “Burger.” “Thank you!” Ecremmoc. ETHEL NYGREN. “Eth.” “I’m ready!” Treasurer Kormaw, Fall Term. Commencement. SYLVESTER O’CONNER. “Patsy.” “Come on!” President Ecremmoc, Fall Term. NELLIE PALMER. “Tweetie.” “Ain’t urn sweet?” Vice President Athletic Association. Vice President Glee Club. Decorative Committee Senior Class, Fall Term. Executive Committee Kormaw. HELEN PEACH. “Peachie.” Executive Committee, Senior Class, Fall Term. Kormaw. Glee Club. DOROTHY PROSSER. “Dot.” “I don’t know!” Entertainment Committee Senior Class, Fall Term. Executive Committee Kormaw, Spring Term. Annual Board Play. Color Committee Senior Class. Glee Club. Annual Board. KSENIA PUSKA. Sen.” “For evermore!” Kormaw. Glee Club. AMANDA RANDOLPH. “Mandie.” “Ill do it!” Kormaw. Class Day. BEATRIX RAYNER. “Trixie.” “Well, I ne’er.” Kormaw. FLORENCE RIFE. “Rifey.” “Oh, you big horse.” Kormaw. GEORGE SCHMIDT. “Schmity.” “Deliver me.” Ecremmoc. EDNA SCHWARTZ. “Ed.” Oh, lands.” Kormaw. FRANCES SELMANOVITZ. “Selly.” “Really.” Kormaw. FLORENCE SHANNON. “Flo.” “Good night,” Kormaw. ADELBERT SMITH. “Smithy.” “Give me fifteen cents.” Finance Committee Senior Class, Spring Term. Basketball. Ecremmoc. Secretary Hi Y Club. PEARL SNIDER. “Pearly.” “Come out of it.” Kormaw. RUTH SNYDER. “Ruthie.” “Do you mean it?” Kormaw. SARAH SOLOMON. “Sahara “For the love of Pete.” Kormaw. BLANCHE SOSKIN. “Great Scott!” Kormaw. JOHN STARK. “Starkie.” “I thought I’d die.” Executive Committee Senior Class, Fall Term. Ecremmoc. Hi Y Club. HARRY THOMAS. “Tommy.” “It’s going to be a fizzle.” Sergeant-at-Arms Senior Class, Spring Term. Vice President Ecremmoc, Spring Term Hi Y Club. 48 LEONARD THUNHORST. “Lon.” “Oh, I am glad the day is done.” Ecremmoc. MARY TODD. “Toddy.” Oh, for the love of gee mike.” Kormaw. HOMER TWITCIIELL. “String.” “Anda-a!” Secretary Senior Class, Fall Term. Executive Committee Ecremmoc, Spring Term. Captain Basketball Team. Track Team. Editor Annual. Baseball Team. Captain Nationals, Hi Y Club. Class Day. Annual Board Play. LAWRENCE WEIL. “Mutt” “Hey, you!” Ecremmoc. HYMAN WEINBERG. “Hy.” “How’s business?” Ecremmoc. ERWIN WEINER. “Wyner.” “We haven’t met since the flood!” Ecremmoc. LENA WEISS. “Wisey.” “It is too bad!” Kormaw. YETTA WEISS. “Not yet.” “Is that so?” Treasurer Senior Class, Fall Term. Kormaw. Glee Club. Commencement. LELAND WISEMAN. “Wisey.” “Oh, well, accidents will happen!” Executive Committee Ecremmoc, Spring Term. Hi Y Club. EDWARD WOLDMAN. “Eddie.” “Aw, pay your dues!” Treasurer Ecremmoc, Fall Term. ARTHUR XAVIER. “Zav.” “Off that stuff!” Decorative Committee Senior Class, Fall Term. Secretary Senior Class, Spring Term Annual Board. Ecremmoc. Hi Y Club. Annual Board Play. EVYLENE YOUNG. “Ev.” Listen, child!” Entertainment Committee Senior Class, Fall Term. Treasurer Senior Class, Spring Term. President Glee Club. Annual Board Play. Class Day. Annual Board. Color Committee Senior Class. 49 CLASS ALPHABET-1914. A’s for Abramsky, a girl bound for fame, Arnold and Appleby; they, too, have an aim. B stands for Berenbaum, Bernstein and Blasie, Brown, Barber and Bratburd, who never act lazy. Next Baker, Brady, Burger and Barry, Bratburd and Bolton, she vows never to marry. Of Breen, Berman and Bowman no secrets we’ll tell, Nor of Brown nor of Buesch who always mean well. C is for Camingcovich, Cadisch and Cave, Caldwell and Colvin—they are learning to save. C’s also for Curtis, who in class seldom fails, Confeld and Curphy, who tell many weird tales. D is for Dolezal, an upright young man, Dudash Helen, we all like your plan. E is for Eging who clamors for work, Also for Egleston, who never would shirk. F brings us to Fawcett, to Fuhr and to Fried, To Fischer and Friedman, who on candy oft feed. G is for Galloway, Gilliland, Groth, Goldstein and Goldman, who at shorthand show sloth. Guhl, Goodman and Greenhut come in a mob. With Gaiser and Gedeon completing the job. H—Haag, Hansen and Herskovitz now fall into line. Heath, Henning and Henrichs for speed often pine. Hammer and Herwald, Herron and Horn, Hohman and Herschowitz; these are ne’er forlorn. I is for Isaac, the one I in the list, How sadly if not here, this lass would be missed. J’s for Jelinek and Jokay; there’s two of them each, For Jacques, Luella, who can stand up and preach. K’s for Kilfoyle, for Kirian and Krauss, Kerr and Kamnetzky; there are two of that house. But K includes Kohlicek, Krivos and Kuhn, With Klein, Knorr and Korbel the K’s are now done. L is for Levenson, Levine and Lamp, With Luskey and Lyon completing the camp. 60 M stands for McDowell, she’s saving of dimes, Next Michael and Murphy. We mention betimes, Mrohaly and Mullen, a name heard three times. M’s for McDonnell, McCorkindale too; McTigue, Mayer and Menger now come into view. M’s also for Moskovitz, Mettel and Minch, Miller and Molitor, who do well in a pinch. N is for Newberger, his first name is Max, Nygren and Nehls, who learn Salesmanship knacks. 0 stands for O'Connor, Patsy for short, lie always is willing and ready for sport. P’s for Palmer, Puska, Prosser and Peach, Four little girls who are easy to teach. Q is for quiet, the study room word, Though to one class of pupils, it seems very absurd. R is for Randolph, for Rayner and Rife, All wise, and all able to meet the world's strife. S is for Snyder, whom we know very well; In her seat she is found at the ring of the bell. S starts Selmanovitz, Shannon and Stark, Solomon and Soskin, who should sing like a lark. Then, too, Schwartz and Schmidt in the S’s must come, Smith and Snider, two people who sometimes chew gum. T’s for Thunhorst and Todd; two more of the bunch, Twitchell and Thomas on pretzels will lunch. U is for ugly, the way we each look, When it comes time to open some bothersome book. V is for virtues which all must possess, In order through life, to meet with success. W's for Weinberg, two Weiss’s, Wiseman and Weil, Woldman and Weiner, these are always in style. X is for Xavier, whom strangers admire; To finance this Annual’s his earnest desire. Y is for Young, who collects Senior dues, And helps with the Annual by bringing in news. Z’s the last letter to appear; since, in fine, None claim it, I’ll use it to fill in this line. LELAND WISEMAN, ’14. si CLASS DAY SPEAKERS. Prophet....................Evylene Young Historian ..........................Homer Twitchell Poet ...............................Ethel Lyon Orator....................Melania Cadisch Musician...........................Amanda Randolph Humorist .................... Doris Cave Class Will ................Arthur Xavier COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS. Flora Bratburd John Mayer Edna Henning Ralph Mullen Ben Goldman Yetta Weiss Ethel Nygren OFFICERS OF SENIOR CLASS. Fall Term. Ralph Mullen .. Melania Cadisch Homer Twitchell Yetta Weiss ... Clarence Barber ... President ... . Vice President . ... Secretary ... ... Treasurer ... Sergeant-at-Arms Spring Term. .. Ben Goldman Flora Bratburd . Arthur Xavier Evylene Young Harry Thomas EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Carl Groth Flora Bratburd Gladys Bolton John Stark Ralph Mullen Anna Herwald Grace Curtis Helen Peach FINANCE COMMITTEE. Emily Gaiser Ethel Lyon Louise Brown Clarence Gibson Mildred Kraus Adelbert Smith ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE. Dorothy Prosser Eleanor Murphy Evylene Young Ethel Lyon Louise Brown Isabelle Oviatt DECORATIVE COMMITTEE. Nellie Palmer Anna Herwald Arthur Xavier 52 Clarence Barber John Stark Walter Krauss “VISITING THE GEYSER—A SENIOR SCRAMBLE.” EVERYBODY has heard of a geyser, yet few have seen one, as most of them are fixed features of the earth; but at Commerce we learned of a geyser (Gaiser) that at stated intervals could be heard spouting and seen in action. In search of this phenomenon, accompanied by Twitchell, Prosser, Brady and a small number of other Commerce Seniors, I walked to a station of a little western town and asked the ticket agent to direct us to the Gaiser, which reports said had last been seen near Gilli-land. A little boy who was standing near, said with great Curtis-sy that he would go with us. He took pleasure in pointing out the new buildings which showed the Groth of the town. A statue of a pioneer who had been a great Bowman, stood in front of one of these buildings. We came to a Black Cave near the edge of the town and he eagerly told a story of the time when a big Lyon went through the streets terrifying the inhabitants, and then hid near the Cave. After three weeks he came out and walked across the Heath (as the boy called the prairie) and disappeared. Near the Cave was a little Greenhut where a Freedman who was now a Fischer, lived. After being Fried, he proved to be a Goodman and gave the boy a Peach as we passed his hut. We soon came to the hotel, in front of which stood a Brown Buesch. I was told that the hotel belonged to a rich Burger whom the people called Goldman. Before the boy left us, he said, “Wait a Weil and you will see a wedding.” We walked into the hotel and asked for rooms. I was taken to one which was situated over the dining-room, and when I opened the door I saw that the Mettel Fawcett had been broken, and the room was filling with water. The wedding party had just arrived and every one was busy down-stairs, Knorr did they answer my call. I closed the door and went down also. The Young daughter of the Mayer had married Thomas, the Baker. The wedding party sat at a private table and were surrounded by the guests. The Miller, the Barber, the Wiseman and a Palmer were honored guests as they had helped at the wedding. The Miller ground the flour for the cake, the Barber shaved the bridegroom, and Solomon, the Wiseman, gave them much advice. The feast went on merrily until suddenly some water dropped from the ceiling and fell on the cake. Fear was Rife until people went up-stairs to see what was the matter. There my entire room was full of water, and this had leaked through the floor. The landlord blew a Horn (he had no bell), and in answer to the summons, a bellboy came running to the room. He was told to find the Smith and have him bring a Hammer, Nehls and other tools to mend the Fawcett. In the meantime, one of the guests suggested putting a Bolt-on the Fawcett, but this proved of no avail. We heard the bellboy shout Hoh-man” (as he could Cald-well), and saw him running after the Smith. After a few moments both came back to the hotel. The Fawcett was quickly repaired, and the guests went down-stairs again to finish the dinner. 63 The menu, which was an exceedingly fine one according to their idea, consisted of Brown Bratburd served hot, baked Henn-in-gravy, and Barry pie; the guests could also have either Wein-er or Apple-by consent of the Weiss hotel proprietor. After the dinner, the company danced and all said that they had had a good time. As we departed, we saw standing in the doorway and spouting as usual, the Geyser (Gaiser) of Commerce High. EDNA HENNING, ’14. RULES OF CONDUCT. THOU shalt be on time. 2. Thou shalt not loiter in the halls. 3. Thou shalt keep thine eyes rvited on the speaker and during rhetoricals pay attention to him only. 4. Thou shalt not enter Room 1 without expecting work. PICTURES AND STATUARY. TWO attractive pictures and two pieces of statuary, donated to Commerce by the class of 1913, through the Annual Board, serve as a constant reminder of unselfish interest on the part of out-going classes. The pictures consist each of a group of three panels with historic value. The rich coloring in black, red and gold gladdens the artistic eye; the vivid portrayal of important phases in English history holds the interest of students of actual life. The six panels are copies of historical frescoes recently presented for decorating the palace of Westminster. The statuary shows some of the best work of Michelangelo, being companion pieces representing Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici. The latter have been temporarily placed on the platform in the study room, awaiting the time when a suitable perspective in the new High School of Commerce shall give them a permanent location. 54 THE ANNUAL BOARD PLAY. THE Annual Board gave their first play in the East Tech Auditorium on the evening of Friday, May the first, the day on.which so many people had a hard time keeping track of the new time. To say that the play was a great success is a mild statement, and the auditorium held an appreciative audience, who enjoyed the amateur production immensely. “In Plum Valley,” the play presented is a rural comedy of four acts, which, speaking in a theatrical manner, proved a scream all the way through. Uncle Jared represented the good, old-fashioned farmer full of fun, while his wife Aunt Lucinda was one who could never see the funny side of a joke, and her obtuseness always added a little more spice to the humor. Uncle Jared's daughter Hazel was one of those sedate country girls; she fell in love with Doctor Markham, a city chap of sterling worth, while Hugh Elkins represented the other side of the question; he was one of those bad men wanted by the police in several different places, but who is always able to avoid the law. He plotted to force a marriage with Hazel Wilkins after learning that she had inherited money left by her uncle in South America. He planned to get Uncle Jared's consent by forging papers, showing that the old farmer was in his power, but he was foiled in his designs by Bill Stouter, who knew Elkins’ record in the West, and by Grace Stollard, who turned out to be Elkins’ deserted wife. The play ended happily with Hazel and Markham making arrangements for their wedding and Sallie and Scott (Uncle Jared’s hired help) resolving that they would get married and accompany the principals on their wedding trip to South America. The play was given for the benefit of the Annual in order to do away with advertisements. The success of the play is due to Mr. Orton’s faithful coaching, more than to any other one thing. He spent much time and energy in rounding out the players’ knowledge, and we thank him heartily for his efforts in trying to make the play a success. THE CAST OF CHARACTERS. Uncle Jared Wilkins ............ Dr. Arthur Markham ............. Hugh Elkins .................... Aunt Lucinda Wilkins ........... Hazel Wilkins .................. Sallie ji Uncle Jared’s hired help Scott 1 Ted Simpkins ................... Grace Stollard ................. Bill Stouter ................... Scene of Act 1. Uncle Jared’s farm. Scene of Act 2. Aunt Lucinda’s sitting-room. 55 ......Clarence Barber ........Arthur Xavier ..... Homer Twitchell ......Dorothy Prosser ...... Evylene Young ) Emily Gaiser Walter Krauss ...... Llewellyn Reese ....... Gladys Bolton .........Ralph Mullen Scene of Act 3. Glen where picnic is held. Scene of Act 4. Same as first. CLARENCE BARBER, ’14. THE SENIOR CANDY SALE. TELL that doctor to hurry up and get over in this corner! Why, this man looks ready to die. What’s the matter with him, did you say? Why, he has been going without his lunch for a week in order to save enough funds for this Senior Candy Sale. He said he couldn’t just seem to get enough of that candy to satisfy his appetite, but you would think he might have known that he couldn’t overcrowd his stomach with this home-made candy and still live through it. Well, Doc, do you think he will survive? What’s that? It's nothing but cramps from overcrowding the stomach? But, man alive, look how that boy is suffering! What’s that he’s saying? ‘I herewith resolve never to eat more than my share of home-made candy even if it is for the good of the Senior Class.’ ” The scene portrayed was only one of the small incidents that happened on that memorable Nineteenth of January. From the time the bell rang in the morning, it was one great hustle and bustle to get the candy unwrapped, packed in boxes, and put on the trays. Any one seeing the Seniors rushing through the halls, here and there, decorating the booths or carrying large trays of candy, would have thought that he must be in the midst of the “Battle of Sweets.” About the middle of the third period everything was ready. Then how time dragged! It certainly seemed hours until the close of the period, but the waiting paid, for then came the big rush. All you could hear was, “Gi’me a nickel’s worth of this,” or, “How much is that big box there?” and hundreds of other questions. This commotion continued until the end of the sixth period, when to the disappointment of some would-be buyers, our great supply of candy ran out. After counting our proceeds we found to our great satisfaction, that the Candy Sale of the Class of ’14 was the largest and most successful that the High School of Commerce had ever seen. ARTHUR XAVIER. THE FIRST SENIOR INFORMAL. THE thirty-first of October had no horrors for the Class of 1914. One reason may have been that members of this class had stouter hearts and were more determined than their predecessors. Whatever may or may not be known about that, one fact is known, and that is that for at least two weeks before the end of the spooky month, secrets were being told among a few select Seniors, namely, committee members and officers. Various groups were dispatched to do different tasks. One merry crowd of dignified Seniors went to the forest and brought back many leaves as well as some of nature’s own ideas, that later were carried out in decorations. Some were dispatched to down-town stores, and these laid in a supply of bunting and crepe paper, while still others went to the country and captured pumpkins and corn-stalks. It could not be said that the time “flew” during these two weeks, because, contrary to tradition, it passed very, very slowly. The only visible excitement was the haste of Seniors to pay their dues. After much 66 anxious waiting, Friday the thirty-first finally came, bringing with it joys untold. The members of the decorative, entertainment, and executive committees worked until each one was willing to express his feelings by a word such as “tiredness,” even though it had to be coined for the occasion. At last the gymnasium was artistically decorated, amply rewarding those who had labored so industriously. The school colors, gold and white, were gracefully draped, concealing the ugliness of the gym. In the center of the room hung a large lantern with ghosts and goblins upon it. At the northern end, corn-stalks and leaves were arranged, while in each corner were hung pumpkin lanterns. The side walls held startling warnings to any guilty of transgressing stated rules. A Post Graduate was heard to remark, as she was inspecting the finished work, “Well, they at least know how to decorate their gymnasium.” Promptly at 3:30 P. M. the program started with a grand march, led by the officers and committees of the senior class. During the march, Homer Twitchell, our secretary, looked down from his lofty altitude of six feet, two inches, upon our graceful little treasurer, Yetta Weiss. After a short period of dancing, a pantomime, “The Courtin’,” w'as presented by Kathleen Kilfoyle and Lillian Molitor, and Homer Twitchell. The selection was read by Margaret Hohman. Everybody next joined in a “Snapper Hunt,” which rewarded each participant with a paper hat, and the more fortunate ones with prizes such as tick-tacks, plush Napoleons, and horns, made to represent squashes and skeletons. Good music was furnished by Margaret Hohman, Eleanor Murphy, and Beatrice Mettel. The Seniors declared the evening well spent. EVYLENE YOUNG, ’14. 57 THE SENIOR FORMAL. OMMERCE SENIORS gave their first Formal Dance on January nineteen, at which time about seventy couples participated. It was held in the nicest hall of the suburbs, The Lakewood Tennis Club. About 8 o’clock people began to arrive, some came in taxi-cabs, some on foot and others on the Cleveland Railway's motor cars. The grand march, which was led by Ralph Mullen, our president, and Melania Cadisch, our vice president, started at 8:15, a little early for some of the East-siders, but as a rule most of the people were on time. Following the grand march, programs in gold and white on embossed leather were distributed. Soon these were filled and we started to dance. There were twenty dances in all. Some slow waltzes, some fast two-steps, a dreamy hesitation and a lively one-step, but the Commerce Seniors danced chiefly the ultra-select measures. Besides the chaperones, Mr. Weimer, Mr. Curry, Mr. Weber, Mr. Evans and Miss Bandeen represented the faculty and were honored guests. The event was marked by dignity and gayety, showing that Commerce people, though preparing to meet the world of business, are still ready to avail themselves of social pleasures. ELEANORE MURPHY, '14. COMMERCE DECALOGUE. THOU Shalt not whisper in school, while the teacher is looking. 2. Thou shalt not let the speaker of the morning interrupt the conversation with thy neighbors. 3. Thou shalt be “polite” and not push while going for lunch the fifth hour. 4. Thou shalt not blame the bridge for thy tardiness. The excuse has grown old. 5. Thou shalt not suddenly vanish, when loitering in the halls, at the approach of Mr. Creig. 6. Thou shalt neither steal thy neighbor’s time nor work. 7. Thou shalt not “borrow” from thy neighbor’s locker. 8. Thou shalt not exercise thy jaws in class. 9. Thou shalt honor and respect the Seniors and never argue against their opinions. 10. Thou shalt not flunk more than ten times in Math. 68 THE HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE LECTURE COURSE. THE Lecture Course has grown to be a distinctive feature of Commerce and one broadly educational. Men who are actively engaged in life’s diverse problems freely present to the school ideas gleaned from broad experience. The names of the speakers and their subjects for the past year are as Principal Weimer—Greetings to Pupils. M. D. Crackel—The Power of the Will. Capt. C. E. Benham—Lake Navigation and Commerce. Lieut. Gov. Greenlund—Opportunity. Judge Vickery—Shakespeare. Rev. Dr. C. A. Price—The World Chart. Miss Stone—Camp Fire Girls. J. 0. Gordon—Alaska. Col. P. E. Holp—Bitter Root Valley and the National Park. Mrs. Ilsen—Edison’s Disk. Solon L. Severance—Japan—Illustrated. McDowell Day—Fortnightly Club. Rev. 0. C. Jones—A Young Man's Opportunity. Home Talent—Concert. W. J. Springborn—Public Service Department. High School of Commerce Orchestra and Miss Esther Morton. The Misses Adams and Bacon—Salesmanship. W. F. Hennessey—Junior Juvenile Court. F. S. McGowan—Law and Business. Dr. Ward B. Pickard—Hospital Experiences. Telford Erickson—Albania. Norman Angel—America and the Balkan Situation. Charles E. Adams—What Business Men Expect of Graduates. T. H. McMichael—Cleveland—Old and New. Philip White—Legal Aid Society. High School of Commerce Orchestra. Hon. Manuel Quezon, Philippine Commissioner—Philippine r______,, (Felipe Buemcamino, Jr.,1 Secretaries to the Independence jMaxim0 KalaWi j Commissioner. The Joseph Feiss Co. Cloth Craft Concert Co.—Concert. D. E. Morgan—City Charter. Harry N. Clarke—Character in Business. Rev. Dr. Mease—The Mansfield Reformatory. Kormaw Society. Mrs. Ronford-Askue—Piano Recital. The following musicians added to the pleasure of the course by musical numbers rendered on various occasions: Miss Breyer, Mrs. Gifford, the Misses Peach, Mrs. J. C. Gilliland, Girls’ Glee Club, the Misses Isaac, Gertrude Hohman, Mary Mullen, Mrs. Black, Eleanor Collister, Mildred Kraus, Beatrice Mettel and Mrs. Ronford-Askue. 50 follows: Sept. 12. Sept. 19. Sept. 26. Oct. 3. Oct. 10. Oct. 13. Oct. 14. Oct. 23. Nov. 7. Nov. 21. Dec. 5. Dec. 12. Dec. 19. Jan. 9. Jan. 16. Jan. 23. Jan. 30. Feb. 13. Feb. 20. Feb. 27. Mar. 3. Mar. 11. Mar. 13. Mar. 20. Mar. 27. Apr. 10. Apr. 15. Apr. 24. May 1. May 8. May 12. May 22. May 29. MR. J. OLNEY MANVILLE. SUMMER in the midst of its glory promised a happy vacation to the widely scattered members of our school, and everything seemed at its brightest, when a dark cloud suddenly appeared, shutting out all joy. Mr. J. Olney Manville died at his home in Willoughby, after a short illness. His teaching was an inspiration to his classes, and music lessons were looked forward to with great pleasure. His happy disposition and winning ways seemed to create a desire on the part of every one to do his best. The teachers and pupils at the High School of Commerce have sustained an irreparable loss by the death of our friend. co THE FOURTH ANNUAL CONCERT. “HP HE largest audience and the best concert in the history of the A school,” was the verdict of those who attended the Fourth Annual Concert on the sixteenth of April, at the East Technical High School. Approval and appreciation greeted every number on the program which was arranged as follows: PROGRAM. Part I. Einzugs Marsch from “Boabdil” .................Moszkowski HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE ORCHESTRA. Indian Club Swinging.................................... MISS HAIDEE H. HOOVER. Darkies’ Cradle Song.............................. Holder Funiculi, Funicula..................................Denza HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE OCTETTE. Tres Moutarde................................... Macklin THE ORCHESTRA. Morn Rise........................................Czibulka HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE GLEE CLUB. Annie Laurie..............................Lady John Scott YE MENNE SYNGERS' QUARTETTE. Hungarian Dance ...................................Brahms THE ORCHESTRA. Part II. Andante from the “Surprise Symphony”................Haydn THE ORCHESTRA. Whistling Solo, Amoreuse Waltz.....................Berger MISS ESTHER MORTON. Spring! Spring! ....................................Borch THE GLEE CLUB. Overture to “Semiramide”..........................Rossini THE ORCHESTRA. Good Bye........................................... Parks YE QUARTETTE. Egyptian March.............................Johann Strauss THE ORCHESTRA. In the confidence with which the attacks were made and in the balancing of the parts the Glee Club showed marked improvement over any previous appearance. The girls have produced a result in their work of which the school is justly proud. A new organization appeared for the first time on this program under the title of the Octette. It was kindly received by the audience who gave the encouragement of an encore. Such an organization among the boys ti is so desirable that this beginning should be the foundation of a permanent boys' musical organization for high class vocal training. Many compliments were expressed for the grace and skill with which Miss Hoover swung the Indian Clubs. This is a species of physical training which is in no way detrimental to girls, but quite beneficial in adding to grace and health. Ye Menne Syngers’ Quartette has been on our concert program three times and received a hearty welcome, responding to several encores. Nothing on the program was given more interested attention nor more hearty applause than the whistling solo of Miss Morton. Her pleasing personality and her excellence of skill entitle her to a place among the first whistlers on the public platform. The rendition of the orchestral numbers surpassed all previous efforts of that organization and set a new record for future emulation. From the ragtime of “Too Much Mustard,” voted by the school, to the climax of the evening in the “SemiVamide Overture,” there was a swing and snap seldom equalled by amateur players. The “Hungarian Dance” showed careful training in the response to the baton, as did also the Andante from the “Surprise Symphony.” It is not much of an exaggeration to say that during the playing of the overture no member of the orchestra and very few in the audience retained any consciousness of things mundane. We “rode on the clouds of harmony and drank deep draughts of the nectar of melody.” THE HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE ORCHESTRA. Director—S. R. Hoover. First Violin. Erwin Sauernheimer John Weizer Lulu Heuer Isadore Samuels Betty Chlad Hazel Stevens Vladimir Tuma Marguerite Clarke Second Violins. Helen Mulac Abraham Schochtovitz Herbert Warnsman Benjamin Kasner Frank Pavilonis Violoncello. G. R. Montgomery Blanche Caldwell Dorothy Kindler Mandolin. Olive Howie Bass. Edith Caldwell First Clarinet. R. L. White Second Clarinet. Kenneth Whiteley Charles Schulman First Flute. F. R. Witte Second Flute. Roy Pelton First Comet. H. T. McMyler Fred Bergold 02 Second Comet Lawrence Brennan Ferdinand Meier Trombone. H. C. Ditmer 0. F. Baughman Bells. Helen Stuhlberger Drums and Traps. Arthur Haas Harry Edelstein Piano. Florence McCorkindale Ruth Chesses THE GLEE CLUB DANCE. DURING the usual confusion which results from the relating of thrilling holiday experiences, invitations were issued for the Glee Club Dance. This event proved that our fun was not at an end as some had supposed. After a week of mingled anxiety and suspense, punctuated by whispered confidences concerning “Thursday,” the afternoon of January eight arrived. Those young gentlemen who were the fortunate possessors of invitations, together with several members of the faculty, were received by the girls, introduced in a jolly informal manner, and urged to join in the fun. To begin the afternoon’s frolic, the members of the club chose partners for the Grand March. Our president, Miss Evylene Young, with her partner, led about thirty-five couples through many interesting maneuvers. A programme which included only the old dances followed this excellent beginning. We were fortunate in obtaining the services of Mr. Courtney Turney, a graduate of Commerce, who, with his splendid rendering of dance music, made the evening a success. Appropriately, at five o’clock, refreshments, consisting of ice cream with Five O’clock Teas, were served. After another half-hour of general merry-making, the strains of “Home, Sweet Home,” warned us that our good time was at a close. NELLE PALMER, ’14. THE KORMAW INFORMAL PARTY. THURSDAY, December eleven, nineteen hundred thirteen, was a red-letter day in the calendar of the Ecremmoc Club. On that day the members of the Kormaw Society were their hostesses at an informal afternoon party in our “gym.” The party was attended by more boys than usual, because everybody wanted to get some additional practice in dancing before the Senior Formal Dance. The first few couples that danced, wanted a One-Step, but the floor was very slippery, and one couple seemed so bent on sitting down in unexpected places rather suddenly that this caused the other people to return to the old-fashioned dances, and these, everybody enjoyed. The Executive Committee served refreshments so admirably that they were pronounced most capable experts in the catering line. They were assisted by Ralph Mullen, and as the girls saw him break all records (by eating four pieces of ice cream and twenty-nine crackers while helping [?]), they congratulated one another that they had only one outside helper. Everybody had an agreeable and delightful time. When, however, the boys insisted upon finding out how many dances the Kormaw Society could give in a month, they were sadly disappointed with the knowledge that Kormaw dances are limited. FLORA BRATBURD. ’14. 03 THE JUNIOR CANDY SALE. THE Junior Candy Sale did not begin with either the making or eating of candy. It began with a glorious Rally. Representatives from each Home Room gave a short talk, Mr. Ditmer, with his jolly remarks, kept the ball rolling, and Mr. Weimer waxed so enthusiastic that he promised the Juniors a good time some afternoon after school if they could beat the Seniors at their own game—candy-making. Miss Hadlow, as usual, inspired the pupils to such an extent that they saw themselves victors from the start. Then the unheard-of happened—the donations of candy were so great that all could not be sold in one day. Imagine the joy of the Juniors on that second night when they counted their earnings and found that they had not only beaten the Seniors by a good margin, but had doubled last year’s Junior record—in fact they had netted $46.50. But such a glorious result was not achieved by magic. The words, forty-six dollars and fifty cents, give no hint of burnt fingers, hot cheeks and much-tried patience. Girls who have never known failure at candymaking, tried again and yet again before the fudge, creams or sea-foam was fit—in their estimation—for their Junior Sale. As for the boys— they shelled out nickels, dimes and quarters as though they knew of no other use for money. But all the burnt fingers, tried patience and sacrifices were forgotten when the Juniors knew to what an extent their efforts would swell the “Annual” fund. GIZELLA GOODMAN, T5. SOPHOMORE CANDY SALE. ON the morning of March twenty-six, the lower halls blossomed forth in the festal decorations of “Candy Sale Day.” This was the day on which the Sophomores were to compete with all others for the supremacy in candy-making and selling. They were expected to excel the high record made by the upper classes. During the whole week previous the Candy Sale had been advertised extensively. Announcements appeared on the blackboards, and posters, the best the art classes had ever made, were pasted everywhere in the halls. In the candy booths on the eventful morning, pretty girls were trying to look grave and business-like in spite of the fact that each pretty white cap was generally on one ear. The candy, in quantity, was more than was expected, and in quality, irreproachable. There was so much, however, that the sale continued until noon the next day. The net returns were such that the Sophomores helped to make this a record year in the candy-selling history. 04 HELEN EICHHORN, ’16. THE FRESHMEN CANDY SALE. THE Freshmen candy sale was advertised by artistic posters and by • the Freshmen themselves, who were decorated with the “Order of Sweets, a stick of candy. So much real home-made candy was donated that its sale lasted two days. The Freshmen were enabled to add to the Annual Fund forty-two dollars and five cents. “D” DAY. EXCITEMENT among the Freshmen ran high on the twenty-first of November, the evening we were to give the “Flat” Entertainment. We named our play “A Living Magazine, and the scheme was carried out in a splendid way. The spirit in which the boys and girls worked helped teachers to make the day a success. First came the magazine cover, consisting of the Pilgrims coming home from church. The editorial part of our magazine consisted of the five ages of the High School of Commerce. This was humorously illustrated by having five boys, varying in size, from the smallest flat in knee-breeches to the tallest and most dignified member of our class. This showed to the eye the growth of our school. The reproductions of many of the world-wide advertisements were our next features. The literary part of our magazine came next. This was varied by having a playlet entitled “A Lesson in Manners, the illustrated story of Miles Standish, and a Reading. Advertisements again came, among which was one of the Ohio Floral Company. This firm shewed their appreciation for the advertisement by sending the one representing them a basket of flowers, with autumn leaves for costume decoration. Although we have only started our career in the High School of Commerce, still we have shown upper class-mates and friends that Commerce “Flats can do great things when they try. EDNA BUESCH, '17. «5 CONVERSATION AT COMMERCE. GRADUATES of Commerce have always gone out well equipped in business methods. Those graduating in February, 1914, have secured a new line of advantage, which, with their other acquirements, they count as an asset in life. Practical lessons in conversation have given the February graduates points of view from the side of both host and guest. The pupils in groups entertained each other, entertained instructors or were entertained, as the order of the day dictated. Added power and purpose in conversation, ability to hold their own in discussing every-day topics, in introducing new questions for consideration, in drawing out others and in keeping interest alive, are a few of the advantages the pupils gain by Conversational Practice. An Eastern college is considering a course in conversation, but Commerce has outdone this; while the college was planning, our school was already giving practical lessons in conversation. 66 THE SENIORS’ SECRET. RUMOR says that the “Senior Girls,” next September, are planning- to adopt a uniform dress, the exact style of which is kept a secret. But we understand it consists of a Balkan, or a Middy Blouse and a dark skirt. The Junior Girls will probably follow suit, and, perhaps, the Sophomores and Freshmen also. In that case, the classes should wear different colored ties to distinguish the year. They say the Seniors will choose black, for being very select, dignified and solemn, they will want a tie which represents all they feel. It has been suggested that the Freshmen wear green, as they are very young, and, also, that it may attract some attention from the Seniors, for the Freshmen are seldom seen, and never heard. ONE IN THE SECRET. MRS. CLIFFORD CATLIN. GOOD luck wishes by the score are sent from the school to Tucson, Arizona, where our former teacher, Miss Pearl Palmer, abides. Her name is no longer Palmer, but Mrs. Clifford Catlin. The marriage occurred on Christmas Day, in the year nineteen thirteen. The fondest wish of the entire school is that Health, Wealth and Happiness shall follow the path of our well-loved friend and teacher. CLARENCE B. GIBSON. POST GRADUATES, 1914. REPRESENTATIVES of the various High Schools in the city—namely, graduates from Central, East, Lincoln, Glenville, and South, and a small body of students from several towns in Ohio, entered Commerce this year, for the purpose of fitting ourselves for positions in the business world. Inured to hard work by the training of our respective Alma Maters, a rather imperative discipline, and close application to study, we found in the High School of Commerce a spirit so akin to that of former school days that we hailed it with joy. The Lecture Course and the musical programs afforded us a relaxation from the more material demands of the school curriculum, and we tackled our studies with a zest almost excelling that of former years. The manipulation of the typewriter keys fascinated us, inasmuch as it was essentially different from former work—such a chasm between the parsing of French verbs and Latin declensions and the practical typewriting. We feel with regret the approach of spring, and the end of our pleasant relations with this school. We sincerely hope that in years to come, each similar class may be as successful in its chosen work and as grateful to the High School of Commerce as are w e, the Post Graduate Class of 1914. BERTHA LAPONSKY, Central High School. ’13. Commerce P. G., ’14. EDNA M. HENNING, Winner of the School Championship Typewriter Contest. Writing for five minutes from new matter, deducting five words for each error, according to international rules, Miss Henning’s record is as follows: 311 Gross words, 2 Errors, 62 Net words per minute, 99.9% Accuracy. The fishlng-boato and the fishing, the nets and all the fishing work are a great ornament to Brighton. They are real; there Is something about them that forme a link with the faots of the sea, with the forcos of the tides and winds, and the sunlight gleaming on the white crests of the wares. They speak to thoughts lurking In the Dind; they float between life and death as with a billow on either hand; their anchors go down to the roots of existence. This la real work, real labor of man, to draw forth food from the deep as the plough draws It from the earth. It Is In utter contrast to the artificial work—the feathers, the Jewellery, the writing at desks of the town. The writings of a thousand clerks, the busy factory work, the trimming and feathors, and oounter-attendanoe do not touoh the real. They are all artificial. ?or food you must still go to the earth and to the sea, as in primeval days. Where would your thousand olerks, your trimmers, and countersalesmen be without a loaf of bread, without meat, without fish? The old brown sails and the nets, the anchors and tarry ropes, go straight to nature. You do not care for nature now? WellI all I can say is, you will have to go to nature one day--when you die; you will find nature very real then. I rede you to recognise the sunlight and the sea. the flowers and woods now. I like to go down on the beaoh among the fishing-boats, and to recline on the shingle by a smack when the wind comes gently from the west, and the low wave breaks but a few yards from my feet. I like the occasional passing scent of pitch; they are melting It close by. I confess I like tor: one's hands smell nice after touohlng 68 The School Champion in Shorthand was selected as follows: Dictation was given by Mr. S. R. Hoover on straight new matter, selected by him at 90, 110, and 120 words. The highest rate transcribed in 1914 was 110 words. Miss Anna Herwald won with a percentage of 96%. Below is shown Miss Herwald’s notes for the first minute of the 110-word take. TRANSCRIPTION I Much valuable time is wasted waiting to see the men who sit in private offices. While a great deal of this waiting is inevitable, a little more system on the part of the men who conduct the offices would prove a boon to callers. Not long ago, I waited half an hour to see a man, and when I made inquiry I found that my card had not been sent in. The boy wTas so afraid of the manager that he wouldn’t go in until the other caller came out. The manager, not knowing that I was waiting, was having a sort of social visit with his caller. My business PENMANSHIP AT COMMERCE. TO show that the handwriting of the pupils in The High School of Commerce receives attention, and that more than ordinary interest is taken in this very necessary accomplishment, a specimen page selected from the work of the pupils throughout the school is herein presented. This page may be regarded as an illustration of the smooth and speedily written commercial style that begets promotion to the writer and is considered an essential to the well-rounded training of any office employee. 69 (fats, y?. Ct- K rrL LS . . 2 � J jt .. a .. u sv sriy. (zs z £ sLcy ? Ayj cJ 70 71 THE KORMAW SOCIETY. THE members of the Kormaw Society, during its fifth year, have tried hard to keep up the usual high standard of the organization, and, to all appearances, have succeeded. Owing to the lack of a club room, we have labored under many difficulties and have had many peculiar experiences. For instance, when the Executive Committee had arranged a musical program, we would probably find that all the pianos except the one in the gymnasium were being used. So we were obliged to have the meeting there. For the piano-stool, a bench hastily borrowed from the lunch room, must serve. A bookkeeping text-book and a small box, pressed into service in place of the old piano’s missing music-rack, would suffice to hold the music-sheets. Thus with many a makeshift, often was our society meeting opened. But, in spite of these discomforts, tve have had many pleasant meetings. The girls have entertained with readings, vocal and instrumental solos, charades and various other interesting presentations; among these we have had pleasure and profit practising Parliamentary Drill. With all its business the Kormaw Society does not neglect its social duties, and we entertained the Ecremmoc Club with a very successful dancing party. When new members were taken into this Senior Society, we dispensed with all the “stunts” usually so popular and had a dignified initiation, which was very impressive. The club membership grows larger yearly. It is very democratic, and its popularity is evidenced by the fact that most of the girls in the Senior Class join. The last year the club had ninety-five members. The executive committee has suggested and helped to work out many novel and original forms of entertainment, and the success of the Kormaw Society is largely due to their efforts. FLORA BRATBURD. OFFICERS OF THE KORMAW. Fall Term. Flora Bratburd ................President ... Eleanore Murphy ............Vice President . Lillian Molitor................Secretary ... Ethel Nygren ..................Treasurer ... Louise Brown ............. Sergeant-at-Amns Spring Term. . . Lillian Molitor ----Mary Brady . Helen Goodman Eleanore Murphy Martha Hansen .....Doris Cave EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Fall Term. Melania Cadisch Mary Brady Nellie Palmer Edna Henning Spring Term. Grace Curtis Dorothy Prosser Kathleen Kilfoyle Anna Herwald 73 74 THE ECREMMOC LITERARY SOCIETY. THE Ecremmoc Literary Society was founded by the boys of the class of 1910. It is for senior boys only. Athletic activities took up much of the boys’ time during the fall term, so much, in fact, that the lack of a quorum at times prevented any transaction of business. The coming of the spring term, however, seemed to bring life to the Ecremmoc Literary Society. A meeting was called at the beginning of the term, and most of the boys responded. Officers were elected at the first meeting, and the initiation was held shortly after. The club then went after things, and a great deal of work was done. New ideas were brought in, and old ones done away with. The club picture was taken on April 19, but on account of unforeseen demands, many of the boys were absent. Later the Ecremmoc Society held their semi-annual dance and enjoyed it very much. A great deal of credit must be given Messrs. Gehring and Gordon for the success of the Club. To them the Society is heavily indebted for the new ideas brought about. We are all hoping that the classes following shall continue the success which prevailed in the class of 1914. CARL GROTH. OFFICERS OF ECREMMOC CLUB. Fall Tei'm. Sylvester O’Conner Carl Groth ....... Walter Krauss Edward Woldman . John Stark....... ... President ... . Vice President . ... Secretary ... ... Treasurer ... S erg eant-at-Arms Spring Tei'm. ....Carl Groth . Harry Thomas ... Rudy Foreit Clarence Barber Herbert Brown EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Ben Goldman Edwin Bratburd Samuel Goldstein Walter Krauss Leland Wiseman Homer Twitchell 76 THE COMDRA CLUB. HE Comdra Club of Junior girls believe that “A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men. And it is because they are convinced of this, that they meet once or twice a month for a good time together. Sometimes the meetings are of an entertaining nature, and sometimes social. For instance, this last term they have had many interesting talks on Places of Interest in Cleveland. At these meetings, nothing is a greater surprise than the discovery that many of their members have unsuspected vocal or instrumental talent. Between these entertainments are initiation days, when new members, without a murmur, eat pints of cornmeal, or burrow in flour to their chin, so anxious are they to become members of the Comdra Club. Then there is always the Taffy Pull, when every one—even the faculty—gets stuck up. And last and most longed for of all the days, is the May Party, which ends the year of helpful and happy times together. The success of the Club is due largely to the zeal and persistency of Miss Hadlow, our adviser, who has been our stand-by in everything. AGNES O’MALLEY, '15. OFFICERS OF COMDRA CLUB. Spring Term. .. President..............Agnes O’Malley Vice President...............Helen Scott .. Secretary..............Anna McKeon .. Treasurer...............Rose Spero HONORARY MEMBERS. Miss Hadlow Miss Ely Fall Term. Lillian Friedman Isabelle Oviatt . Agnes O’Malley Rose Spero____ 7 THE HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE ORCHESTRA. “MUSIC IS GOD’S BEST GIFT TO MAN.” XT E love to hear the twittering of the violin, the mellow tones of the cornet, and the bass rumbling of other instruments which remind us of the bullfrogs’ serenade at the awakening of spring; and the combination of the many sounds produced by an orchestra makes our hearts thump with excessive joy. It is just this spirit of love for music that, five years ago, led to the formation of the High School of Commerce Orchestra. The occasional appearances the orchestra makes on Friday programs, thrill the students with inspiration. They feel that they are not bound to studies alone, but are at liberty to seek pleasure as well. The members of the orchestra look forward to the Monday evening rehearsals, and are eager to grasp all information and correct every error. The instruction means a great deal to them. Then, there are students who would have no opportunity to learn to play if the organization had not furnished them instruments on which to learn. For to increase the efficiency of its work, the orchestra already has acquired some good instruments, and with the proceeds from our annual concert, we want to add a pair of tympany to our collection. During our heavier practice, many a time our director has broken into strains of laughter after ordering a second rehearsal of some selection and seeing faces drawn into long scowls, others beaming with smiles extending from ear to ear. With our able leader, Mr. Hoover, and the sunbeams our assistants, we hope our enthusiasm for the work, interwoven with threads of humor, will bring us fame. The sun rises and sets, but our prospects soar higher day by day; it will not be long before our goal is reached and another set for which to strive. BETTIE CHLAD, '15. 78 70 80 THE GIRLS' GLEE CLUB. PROMINENT among the many organizations to be found in our High School is our Girls' Glee Club. This society has accomplished much during the past year. The first task of any importance to be undertaken was the writing of a constitution. The next project was the selection of a suitable pin, and many words of praise were showered on Nellie Palmer, the vice president, for her cleverness in designing an emblem so suitable. The constitution confines the number of members to thirty-two, but this is not thought an obstacle but rather a stepping-stone to successful entertaining. The Glee Club has shared the responsibility of the clubs of the school, and on January nine gave a delightful party in the gymnasium. Social functions naturally are not our chief aim, but rather the reward of patient, weekly rehearsals. The direct result of our work was shown at rhetoricals and at the Annual Concert, which was given by the Glee Club and Orchestra. The girls were extremely sorry to learn on their return to school last fall of the death of their former instructor, Mr. Manville. It was through his suggestions and help that the Glee Club was first organized, and his efforts to make it a success were untiring. We realized, however, that these things must come into our lives, and began once more the rehearsals under the direction of Mr. Montgomery. As we became accustomed to our new director, work went on in a uniform way, and it is because of this that a great amount of excess energy is turned into a valuable product. EVYLENE YOUNG, ’14. 81 DEBATES. A CALL for candidates for the debating team was issued by Mr. McMyler late in November. After the team for interscholastic contests was chosen, the members immediately set to work preparing for our debate with East Tech. On January the twenty-third, the first debate of the year occurred in our own auditorium. The question was: Resolved, That the United States Congress should adopt House Resolution 22143, a bill providing for Philippine Independence in 1921. Our representatives, Ralph Mullen, Emil Greenhut, and Ben Goldman, upheld the affirmative side, as East Tech had chosen to maintain the negative. The crowd that assembled was all that could be desired, as nearly 500 people were present. The audience was keyed up to a high pitch of expectancy, and enthusiastic school yells of both schools, were heard in all parts of the auditorium. Each team made a good presentation of its position, but in the rebuttal Commerce was decidedly in the lead. The East Tech boys could not penetrate our defence. The result was a unanimous decision in favor of the affirmative. Having vanquished East Tech, the team set to work again, preparing for our next debate at West Tech. It was up to Tech to submit the ques- 82 tion, and the topic she presented for discussion was: Resolved, That the powers of Europe in conference should declare Albania a neutralized state. We chose to defend the affirmative. Our team was still intact, as Ralph Mullen, Emil Greenhut, and Ben Goldman, were again chosen by the coach. Libraries were searched for every particle of information on the subject. The material was then carefully worked up into argument, and the walls of the auditorium re-echoed with the forceful addresses. Our boys also had the good fortune to have personal conversations with Norman Angell and C. Telford Erickson, authorities on the Albanian situation, as well as men of world-wide reputation. There was much rivalry displayed between the two schools. Tech was determined to win, and we were equally confident of defeating West Tech in the same manner that we had defeated East Tech upon a previous occasion. Our fellows put up a stone-wall argument, and delivered it with such force and earnestness that it carried conviction to the judges, as well as to the entire audience. When the direct arguments were over the negative attempted to reply to our contentions, but failed. Whereas our fellows in three short, five-minute rebuttals did refute the supposed arguments of our opponents. A brief interval of suspense, and then the decision was announced. It was what the school and team had worked and hoped for: a unanimous decision over West Tech. Thus we finished the debating year with a perfect record. Two clean-cut, unanimous decisions, one over East Tech, and the other over West Tech. One of the most important factors in the success of our team was the able direction and keen criticism of our coach, Mr. H. T. McMyler. It was his guiding spirit that spurred us on to victory. And it is our fond hope that he may in the future coach many a High School of Commerce debating team with the same success that he attained with the team of 1914. BEN GOLDMAN. HIS school, realizing the importance of a course in. debating, has organized a class which will be held the first term of each year. Up to the present time, we have had the best success in debating of any school in the city, and it is our intention to retain our record, and, if possible to raise our standard. Members of this class participate in class debates, and famous speeches are learned and delivered with the view of promoting case and fluency in talking. This is also in line with the rest of our commercial education, for we must be impressive and convincing in our talk when we go out into the business world. ENGLISH CLASS IN DEBATE. RALPH MULLEN. S3 84 FOOTBALL. AT the beginning of the year of 1914, the problem that the Faculty and Athletic Association had to solve was, “Shall we have a football team?” The school wanted a football team very badly, so all the boys that could and wanted to play football made up a list which was handed in for inspection. The list was studied carefully by Coach Evans, and his decision was that the boys were too light and inexperienced to stack up against the teams put out by other high schools of the city. The only veterans were: Krauss, Kirian, and Fischer, all of whom had played on the last varsity football team. OUR COACH. MR. D. M. EVANS, who is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, coached the Commerce teams this year, and will continue to do so next year. Mr. Evans is a star in all branches of sport, having played on the football, basketball and baseball teams of his college, along which lines he certainly is a hustler. Although a star in every sport, he is modest of his grand record at Wesleyan. Mr. Evans has gained the good will of all the fellows, and never has a coach been so popular and so close to the student body. At Commerce he is making a reputation for himself, as being among the best coaches in the city, as well as an official second to none. SUMMER SCHOOL BASEBALL. COMMERCE HIGH’S summer baseball team was a success. The students of Central and Commerce formed teams to play for the summer school championship. Central had one advantage over Commerce, and that was that all the pupils from the other Academic Schools went to Central during the summer and that gave Central more students for a selection of players, while Commerce had only its regular students. The two schools planned to play a series of five games, the school winning the most games to claim the championship. Commerce won three out of the five games. BASEBALL. ASEBALL in 1913 was far more successful than any other line of sport in the history of the school. We were small in numbers and had little baseball knowledge, but through the remarkable coaching of Mr. Evans we developed into the best high school team in the city. The boys went all the way to Edgewater Park every night after school to practice, but they kept up their courage and were well paid in the end. The sensational pitching of Meyers and the remarkable team work of the rest of the fellows on the team enabled Commerce to tie East Tech for the Senate championship. BASEBALL SCHEDULE. April 28, 1913. H. S. C.. 3.... . .. . Lakewood . 2 May 5, 1913. H. S. C.. 6.... . . . . East Tech . 7 May 12, 1913. H. S. C.. 36.... . .. .Willoughby . 4 May 19, 1913. H. S. S.. 9 Lincoln (Forfeit). . 0 May 26, 1913. H. S. C.. 8.... . .. . West Tech . 5 June 3. 1913. H. S. C.. 24.... . .. . Loyola .17 June 10, 1913. H. S. C.. 11.... ....West . 6 Total ..........................97...... BASEBALL LINEUP. Meyer ( Dolezalj Kirian (Captain) ........................... Zak I Kamnetzkyi Donnelly ................................... O’Conner ................................... Hasselo .................................... Groth} Reich ( Pesicka .................................... Motto ...................................... 0 l .....Pitcher .....Catcher .. First Base Second Base .. Short Stop .Third Base . Left Field Center Field .Right Field LAKEWOOD. The first game of the season was with Lakewood. This team was feared by most high schools, as it had gone down to Berea and defeated the strongest team there by a large score. Going into the game with a determination to win, the Commerce boys outclassed their rivals, the final score being 3 to 2. The feature of the game was a double play, Motto to Donnelly to Kamnetzky. This play saved the gold and white team, as the suburbanites had two men on bases, and with this play omitted there might have been a different story to tell. EAST TECH. The East Tech nine defeated our boys at Woodland Hills by the score of 7 to 6. It seems useless to excuse the loss of a game, and we relate the following incident only to show how some players act in sports. In the seventh inning, with Commerce in the lead by the score of 6 to 5, East Tech came to bat. Harry Steffen got on by virtue of a base on balls, and reached third base by a single, leaving a man on second and third. This made two men on base and one out needed to retire the side. Harry Steffen led off third, was caught asleep and would have been an easy out had he not run into the ball purposely. The ball hit him and rolled into left field, allowing all men to score. Meyers, the Commerce pitcher, pitched wonderfully, striking out fourteen East Techers. WILLOUGHBY. The third game of the season was with Willoughby, at Willoughbeach Park. A hard battle was expected, but to the surprise of all present, the Commerce team defeated the Willoughby nine by the overwhelming score of 36 to 4. In the first inning 16 gold and white players crossed the plate. Commerce scored in every inning but the sixth, the game going only seven innings. The Willoughby players, however, deserve much credit, as they fought gamely. WEST TECH. “We have met the enemy, and they are ours, eight runs, ten hits, and but one error. That is what we think of every time we are reminded of the West Tech game. West Tech was proclaimed by many schools the best in the city because they defeated the East Tech team the week before with a score of 4 to 3, but the Commerce players made them look like mediocres. There were two pleasing recollections about the game. First: the honor of beating West Tech; and, second: the satisfaction of winning from the sister school of East Tech. The final score was 8 to 5. WEST. Hitting the offerings of West High pitchers at will, the Commerce team thoroughly and decisively defeated them by the score of 11 to 5. This victory gave Commerce the West Side Championship and a stronger foothold for the senate title. Meyer’s pitching featured the game. LOYOLA. The High School of Commerce took a slow and uninteresting game from the Loyola team by the score of 24 to 17. Commerce had the game cinched in the fifth inning when the score stood 24 to 8. But being overconfident, the knights of the ledger took things easy and allowed the Loyola team to score nine runs in the next four innings. Had not the Commerce boys put on the brakes and stopped Loyola scoring the latter might have won the game. This game gave Commerce the right to the title of “champions of the high schools. a? BOYS’ BASKETBALL. 'T' HE fourteen boys, who composed Mr. Warfield's leaders’ class, picked teams from the boys of the school. These teams met in the gymnasium on Tuesdays and Fridays before school to play their games. There was much interest centered in these teams, each having its little following of rooters. The team captained by Weizer finally won out. II. S. OF C. BASKETBALL TEAM. The H. S. of C. Basketball team of 1914, although not of championship caliber, proved to be quite satisfactory. It was necessary for Coach Evans to develop three new men, for Twitchell and Kamnetsky were the only varsity men back from the team 88 of 1913. Forty candidates were out for the first practice. Out of these the Coach picked ten men which number was finally reduced to eight. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE, 1914. Date Team Floor I Com. Opp. Dec. 18 '13 Faculty Commerce 22 19 Jan. 9 '14 East Tech East Tech. 18 21 16 West High Commerce 25 23 23 East Commerce 27 16 30 West Tech West Tech 15 18 Feb. 6 Central Commerce 15 32 14 South South 4 11 20 Glenville Commerce 17 16 26 Loyola East “Y” 21 26 March 6 Lincoln Lincoln 13 16 Varsity Line Up Second Team Kamnetsky, Sauernheimer..........L. F................Schneider, Krivos Smith .......................... R. F................. Cowell, Johnson 89 Twitchell (Captain) ..........C...................Foreit (Captain) Krauss .......................L. G........................ Pesicka Kirian, Fischer ..............R. G..... ................... Weizer E. J. Kirian (Mgr.) Chas. Motto (Asst. Mgr.) Subs Barber Novasel FACULTY. The first game of the season was played on Dec. 18, 1913, between the Faculty and the Varsity. The majority of the students turned out to see this game. The varsity did not expect a walk-away because the Faculty had a better team this year than in previous years. The Faculty were confident that they would give the varsity a beating, but the latter won out 22-19. It was a see-saw affair. Evans and Carrier starred for the Faculty, while Twitchell starred for the Varsity. EAST TECH. The first senate game was played on January 9, 1914, when Commerce was sent against the two times senate champions, East Tech. The game was witnessed by one of the largest crowds that turned out to see an inter-scholastic basketball game. At the end of the first half Commerce was in the lead, 12-8. After the second half was nearly over East Tech forged ahead and the game ended with the score 21-18, East Tech 2nds, 20; Commerce 2nds, 17. WEST HIGH. We met and defeated West High on our floor Jan. 16, 1914. Our boys still filled with memories of defeat by East Tech, went into this game determined to make up for the loss of the week before, the score ended 25-23 in Commerce’s favor. The game was featured by fast and clever playing, and not until the signal was sounded was Commerce sure of winning. Twitchell, Krauss and Kamnetsky were the stars of this game. Twitchell scored 13 points. Commerce 2nds, 11; West 2nds, 8. EAST HIGH. We next met East, whom all wanted to defeat because of their previous victories over us. Our boys scored in the first minute of play and kept the lead all through the game. The second half saw them run away with East, reminding one of the defeat given us by East in football. Kamnetsky, Twitchell and Krauss were the stars, Kamnetsky scoring 15 points. WEST TECH. Our next game came on Jan. 30, ’14, with West Tech on their floor. This game was to decide the West Side championship. The game was fast and closely contested all the way. The score was 10-7 in favor of West Tech at the end of the first half. In the second half with fifty seconds to play a foul was called on West Tech, but Kamnetsky failed to cage it, and Tech won by the score of 18-15. Commerce 2nds, 26; West Tech 2nds, 18. oo CENTRAL HIGH. We played Central on our floor Feb. 6, 1914. Commerce presented a changed line-up because of the graduation of Kamnetsky. We had at the end of the first half the score of 10-6. Because of the injuries of Twitchell and Novasel, we were greatly handicapped, the score ending 32-15 in Central's favor. Twitchell scored 11 points. Commerce 2nds, 28; Central 2nds, 10. SOUTH HIGH. On Feb. 14, 1914, we met South on their floor before a large crowd. We were against a team whose record showed not a game lost. Little scoring was done, due to the close guarding of the defense. Twitchell caged two fouls in the beginning, which gave us the lead. This lead was soon overcome by the shooting of South's star, Peel. The game was fast and ended with the score of 11-4, favor of South. Commerce 2nds, 9; South 2nds, 6. GLENVILLE. On Feb. 20, 1914, we played Glenville on our floor. Our boys started with the whistle and scored a field basket. The first half ended 12-10, in favor of Commerce. The second half was fast and interesting, Glenville being in the lead till a few seconds before the whistle blew. Twitchell tied the score with a field basket and then shot a foul, the final score being 17-16, favor Commerce. Twitchell scored 13 points. LOYOLA HIGH. This game was played at the East End Y. M. C. A. on Feb. 26, 1914. Loyola is the best team in the city. They did not meet with a defeat this year: The score at the end of the first half was 9-7, in Loyola's favor, but that did not discourage our boys. We led in the second half up to the last three minutes of play, then Loyola went ahead and won out, 26-21. We were the only team to score over 18 points on them, and we gave them their hardest battle. Twitchell again was the star, scoring 15 points. The team work of the Catholic boys was the feature of the game. LINCOLN. Lincoln and Commerce had to decide who was to take fourth place in the senate race. The game was exciting and close. Our boys were anxious to retain fourth place, but were slightly handicapped by the small gymnasium at Lincoln. The score ended in Lincoln's favor. Our second team deserves credit for the remarkable showing they made this year, being the champions of the second team division. t� i THE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAMS. EXCITEMENT was intense; the seniors had been victors in one game of three to be played for the school championship; the juniors had captured one, and now this was the deciding game. There were three more minutes of play; the score was six to five in favor of the seniors; suddenly the junior forward caged the ball. Everything looked black for the seniors; one-half minute and the whistle would blow. The senior center shot a basket and—the Senior Girls were the Basketball Champions. The seniors won the first game seventeen to eight. The juniors rallied and were the victors in the second, eight to five, but the seniors became champions by an eight to seven victory. Seeing girls play basketball is a novelty and the crowd that turned out to the games taxed the “gym” to its capacity. The girls practiced every Thursday, and much friendly rivalry existed between the two teams. Both of the captains, Martha Hansen and Edith Tiffany, were eager to have os their teams win most of the games, and the victories were usually about equally divided. Unlimited praise is due our coach, Miss Bandeen, who settled impartially all disputes concerning “bunching” and “close guarding,” and her interest in the games was so contagious that we are all sorry the season is over. Seniors. Juniors. Em;ly Gaiser—Eleanore Murphy. R. F........Edith Tiffany (Captain) Martha Hansen (Captain........L. F..Anna McKeon—Myrtle Anderson Louise Brown ..................C......................Elsie Torry Ada McDowell .................R. G. ... AltissaOster—Myrtle Behrend Helen Goodman—Stella Moskovitz.LG........................Florence Schultz Manager Junior Team ....................Malvina Weiss Manager Senior Team ................. Flora Bratburd FLORA BRATBURD. 93 04 CLASS OF 1915. OMMERCE has been recognized by its success in sending out able business men and women. Today it bids fair to win new laurels through its Junior Class, .who by their steady determination and hard working character are bound to accomplish results which will fill Commerce with joy and pride, since our class will exhibit the best example of its never-ceasing work. The largest class in school, hampered by poor equipments and the crowded condition, we are, nevertheless, faithfully working ever with the vision of ourselves heading the army in life's world of Success. Once having a start in the business arena, we will not stop till we have attained the highest possible point. Nor are our hopes visionary, rather they are firmly founded. Even now, business men come to Commerce when they want good, reliable and capable persons for bookkeeper, salesman, saleswoman, typist, stenographer, bank clerk, or advertiser; much greater will be the demand when our expert class is ready to fill these positions. Earnest though our efforts may be to obtain the goal we seek, we do not entirely neglect the more pleasant side of life. The Juniors believe in working hard, while at work and playing hard while at play, but we by no means give too much time to work; no longer are we mere lookers-on, but our class members take a very prominent part in all the doings of the school. The Juniors are represented in debating, orchestra, and basketball work. In the inter-class games they have many times carried the honors, and have done this with becoming modesty. Our girls, too, exhibit unusual skill in basketball, and it is not seldom that the Juniors suprise the Seniors. In March, 1914, we Juniors had our candy sale; all generously contributed, determined to bring in the most money of any class, and this we did. To show that our efforts had been appreciated, a party was given for our benefit. Hour by hour, day by day, week by week, time passes, and Commerce Juniors are being washed along with time’s tide. It would be useless to cry for help in the loud roar of the business billows, so we summon all our courage and, striving hard, keep above the cruel waves of competition. Strengthened by our work at Commerce, gaining occasional experience in the business world, we enter port for new ventures. Still we are not content, for there always rises a higher point, and this, we mean to reach, when we come into our own as Commerce Seniors. MARGARET BREEN, '15. 95 COMMERCE JUIORS. “0 wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursel's as ithers see us! It wad frae monie a blunder free us, And foolish notion: What airs in dress an' gait wad lea’ us, And ev'n devotion! CLASS OF 1915. II. B. MYRTLE ANDERSON. With a flash of her dark brown eyes, a smile lighting up her face and a nod of her dainty brown head, she passes no one without a cheery word. She is commonly called “Chiplet,” is an ardent supporter of basketball and an antisuffragette. E. T. FLORENCE BECKER. This philosophical girl admits having some work that is disagreeable, but her idea is, that the best way to handle this is to think of better times. The material and money she wastes is doubly repaid by her manner of spending time, for which she is in turn credited by good grades. E. A. MYRTLE BEHREND. Kind and loving, with friendly disposition and keen intellect, she never shirks a duty nor wastes any time. She is studious and ambitious, and is admired by all her classmates. That she pursues her studies with a determination to win, is proved by her excellent recitations. E. W. JAKE BENDAU. This young fellow, about “sweet sixteen,” is ambitious; he looks on the bright side of things. Mr. Heald calls him “Jakey,” which usually gets a twitter from the girls. No matter if he is named “Jakey,” he's an optimist, so We should worry.” 96 IRMA BENDER. We all know of a sweet, modest girl in our classes, whose name is Irma Bender. Her interest in Woman’s Rights —of which she is a great defender—is shown by her love of Civics. Her character is that of a bubbling brook, which sings merrily as it ripples joyously over the many stones that lie in its path. ESTHER BERG. Esther, although a very small girl, has a large capacity for mischief. She seems to be extremely serious in everything she says. B. C. PHILIP BERKMAN. Although he preaches more than fit, To practice is his one great hit. His nature is a conquering one, For his work’s not dropped until it’s done. We know that he, a skilled mechanic. Will do great deeds almost titanic. B. D. AMELIA BLACK. At Commerce, known by many, is Amelia Black. She is a capable speaker, and has absorbed a fair portion of the dictionary. Her insight into things is keen, and she is always on the alert. These characteristics ought to aid her to success in the future. RUTH BLAU. This dark-eyed, dark-haired girl is rather stout and not very tall. The sparkling twinkle in her eyes shows that she does everything with earnestness. When in an amiable mood she acts from a spirit of kindness, but when her temper is aroused she does things from a sadly different motive; this does not often occur. T. B. LAWRENCE BRENNAN. A tall, blue-eyed Junior, who takes life somewhat seriously. He does not laugh at every little error that is made in class, and is always well informed as to his own lessons. His artist’s soul displays its talent when he plays the cornet. G. G. CLARA BROOKS. Clara refuses to recognize the word discouragement. Let the task be never so difficult, she is always ready to try. GWENDOLYN BROWN. A girl of slight stature, brown hair and dark eyes. Her merry smile is her crowning characteristic, though she is inclined to be quiet. Her pleasing personality has won her many friends. MARGARET BROWN. On first glancing at Margaret, one would at once be attracted by her brown eyes and oval face. She is fond of reading, and is up to the times in current affairs. She retains her friends easily. How unfortunate she doesn’t like German, and always studies it first to get it off her mind! H. G. ANNA BRUCE. As neat as a daisy, as gentle as a dove, A girl with pretty features, whom every one can love. As modest as a violet, as cheerful as a lark, As true as a sunbeam, she strives for highest mark. P. B. HILDA BUCHMAN. Although she is somewhat small in body, she’s very large in brains. She seems inclined to be stubborn, when matters don’t go her way. The ambition of her care-free life runs to pounding the keys either of the typewriter or of the piano. H. M. MYRTLE CAIN. A smiling, roly-poly girl is Myrtle. When Myrtle was reared mischief grew with her, hence this young lady has a keen love for fun. She is an active member of the “Chiplet Trio.” M. S. EDITH CALDWELL. She hums a song and dreams. Happy at all times, the hardships of life seem to pass her by. 7 BRIDGET CARROLL. A young lady just as Irish as her name. She is very quiet unless greatly excited, and then, nothing can control her. Her great hobby is Shorthand, and nearly every day she shows what a bright little lass she is in that. V. S. EMILY CHERDRON. Early and late she keeps everlastingly at it; no noise, no fuss, just steady work. BETTIE CHLAD. What a pleasant picture! A winsome little Junior, clad in wreaths of smiles, books in one hand, a violin-case in the other—making tracks to the lunch-room. Our Bettie—student, musician, Indian runner, suffragette, and most pleasant companion. P. S. EDNA COHEN. Edna Cohen is a jolly good classmate. Her sparkling eyes express her love for dancing, and her hearty laugh tells us that she is ever after a good time. But Edna is not always giggling. When taking the part of a pirate at Comdra meeting, she is stern and fierce. JAMES CONNELL. On the machine he is fast with his fingers, Out on the track he ts fast with his feet; Smiling and cheerful and willing and kind, He has, all in all, a likable mind. ALMA CRAWFORD. In Alma we see a busy girl. By her eyes we can see that she is very careful in her decisions, but very resolute when she once has made up her mind. Her artistic thoughts tell us that she is not a lover of home industry, while her graceful movements denote her love for athletic activities. ORA CRAWFORD. Tall and graceful, keen and bright, Ora Crawford reveals her athletic spirit. Her high grades indicate that she is conscientious in her work. As she is full of self-confidence, her statements cannot be easily contradicted. Bookkeeping she considers her favorite study. FLORENCE DUPEROW. She is quaint, full of good will, and friendly with every one. Even though she loves fun, she does not neglect her lessons. She has plenty of ideas and opinions, and is ever ready to defend them. FLORENCE DUSEK. The girl whom I am about to describe is, in my judgment, five feet six inches tall. She is always quiet, and always willing to try. She is always bright in her studies, for she never fails to study; is calm and serene except when she giggles, which is about half of the time. She knows her lessons, and as for the titters, “she should worry ' MAY ECKSTEIN. A gay and hearty lass is May, Who spends her time in work and play; Her large, dark eyes contain a smile That keeps you guessing all the while. I. K. RUTH FAY. Modest and shy at times, and again bright and witty, she is loved by all who know her. Her companions are chosen, seemingly, for their degree of modesty. When we think she does not know her lesson, she surprises us, as well as the teacher, by giving a perfect recitation. C. M. AUGUSTA MAY FISHER. This little lassie is kind and fair, one who has a conquering air, One who is bashful, quiet and shy, one who is always willing to try, One who has pets and holds them dear, one who has never had a fear, One who is a lover of school, and never decides to play or fool, Is this dark-haired lassie. C. P. ANNA FRIED. Very dignified, with resolute features, that show her always on the alert, is Anna Fried. She is fast learning the merit one derives from promptness. Her sense of duty has greatly influenced her. Earnestness and sincerity predominate in her character. Anna is a fine type of the genus girl. A. O. M. GIZELLA GOODMAN. We have among us a little girl named Gizella. Yes, I nearly forgot she is a “Good-man.” She is jolly and easily wins the happy smiles of her classmates. IRVING GRESSLE. Irving Gressle, tall and fair, Ex-editor of an Annual affair. Bright in his studies, bright in his looks, Is never seen without his books. C. H. MYRTLE HAASE. Everywhere present is this dark-haired, pleasant-faced lass, with eyes that twinkle and show the fun that is in her. Her chief thought is eating. If she continues to play the epicure, we may expect to find her, twenty years hence, the champion heavy-weight of her class. E. T. JOSEPH HACHA. To tell his characteristics is to guess, and through fear of dissent, the task is given up. MARCELLA HILBERER. Small, but not unknown is she, And carries her head with dignity; Her coal-black hair and rosy cheeks May show that she is fond of sweets. W. E. GENEVA HINTON. Placid, dignified, quiet, and reserved, Geneva has all the elements of a lady. The difficulty of getting acquainted with her is due to reserve, and not to egotistic arrogance. Her contentment, her fondness for all delicate subjects, the careful deliberation over all her actions, reveal her strong personality. With a memory of her face lingering in his mind, even the weakest person would refrain from doing wrong. M. T. JOHN HLINOVSKY. With the gait of a future business man, and lofty carriage of his head, he appears in the class-room a dignified student, eager to recite. This young man is devotedly interested in Bookkeeping, and makes a special practice of the subject in his leisure hours. He is also a very enthusiastic spectator at Commerce games. RHODA FRIEDMAN. Rhoda Friedman is a most enthusiastic musician. Her sunny countenance shows her musical inclinations. She is known by her classmates as the girl who has her own ideas and who does not fear to express them. TILLIE FRIEDMAN. Light-haired, brown-eyed, gentle and fair, With a silvery voice as light as air. Very good-looking, bright and precise, And—well—just everything else that is nice. G. B. RUDY FOREIT. He does not pose as a saint, but does work hard as a student. CLARENCE GIBSON. Without a murmur, with never a whine, He makes his life brim full of sunshine, His face is pleasant, his eyes are bright, In the world of thought, he’ll attain great height. LOUIS GIRZ. He is a boy that seldom speaks unless spoken to, and is rather bashful, especially when among girls. His smile and golden locks make one think of the “Sunny South.” One glance at his high and mighty forehead reveals his remarkable intelligence. HYMAN GOLDSTEIN. Hyman Goldstein is a clever, cheerful, and witty young gentleman, but very shy. He reminds us of the “Man with the Hoe,” since he cannot stand without the assistance of a desk, but we overlook this because he is very lovable, anyway. PEARL GOODING. This dark-haired girl has striking gray eyes, which read your thoughts when you speak to her. At times, wrinkles in her forehead show her puzzled over what you are saying, yet eager to be convinced. With actions quick, and mind always alert, she does not especially dislike to do anything. Out-door sports are her delight. CARRIE HORACEK. She either studies “Compensation” Or talks with pretty-looking boys, With well-developed elocution And also a sweet voice. BERTHA ISAAC. This young lady’s most striking gift is her voice, which, on occasion, she can raise to right the wrongs of her sex. We hope to see her, in the future, a Mrs. Daniel Webster. MARY JESSEL. Kind and sympathetic, Mary has a cheerful but rather serious disposition. Is she ever at ease among strangers? Does she tell her secrets to any one? Oh, no! She is too quiet and reserved. A good book is her favorite companion, therefore she does not indulge in many outdoor sports. KENNETH KASTOR. Kenneth is a decided blonde, with eyes of blue. He is an athlete, and in the track meets generally comes out first. He has shown signs of being a debater in the English class. Prophets would predict a great future for him. ESTHER KEPKE. As winsome as she is wise, Esther gains the hearts of her fellow students. Her favorite color being red, she responds to the proffered pleasures (and studies) with an eagerness that reminds one of the color. EDNA KOHL. A girl who excels in shorthand, possesses a happy disposition and a very inquiring mind, is liked by her associates, and yet who is no exception to the law of compensation, for she lacks the faculty of being cross. RUTH KORABEK. A willing, intelligent girl of high ambitions, who is always willing to do the right thing. She is care-free and merry, and a lover of books and songs. MILDRED KRAUS. Known to everybody by her winning smile and dancing eyes, she believes in having a good time when occasion arises. But Mildred is not too indulgent in pleasure; she keeps in touch with modern questions, and may become an ardent suffragette some day; she can already assert her ideas about politics. H. L. HELEN LEPOLE. A patient, determined, unassuming girl, who knows her own mind and tries to be a success. She is inclined to be quiet; her thoughts are deep; her mind is broad, and she expresses an opinion freely. She tries to do good to others, and is deserving of the same in return. W. W. GEORGE MCBRIDE. Appearances are deceiving.” This is true in George’s case. He is very quiet during recitations, but when he is out with the boys, well—he is far from quiet. George is a tall, light-haired boy, with polite ways, and he loves to go on one of Mr. Warfield’s famous hikes with the boys. E. T. ANNA McKEON. This tall, slender junior, with dark hair and blue eyes, shows in her every act a marked grace. Her far-away smile often warns her friends that she is in one of her thought-moods, while her twinkling eyes denote brilliancy. She is a rapid thinker, and is always ready to give valued ideas on topics under discussion. M. S. HARRY McMILLEN. Quiet? Yes, and bashful, too, yet excitement is always welcome to this shy lad of sixteen years. He has a sturdy ambition to be an efficient bookkeeper, yet will ever be watchful should something better offer itself. E. M. W. CLAIRE MACKEY. Claire is a short, plump girl, with blue eyes and an abundance of light brown hair. Although quiet, she is fond of playing tricks in the Chemistry class. Her favorite saying is, “I should worry.” R. F. 100 GEORGE MEAD. A boy who dotes on “Math,” and, when the teachers are out, likes to do the teaching. He enjoys tricks when played on the “other fellow.” Jolly, but a bit shy, he is a genuine good fellow. ISIDORE MENDELSON. Although he is unusually good in shorthand and typewriting, he likes outdoor sports, and participates in them whenever he can. Judging from the way he works in and out of school, he must have an ambition to become some well-known personage in the business world of tomorrow. C. K. CLARE MERCER. Modest, kind and shy is this buxom lass. Occasionally, she reveals a sudden flash of humor like the clear glow of a precious stone in a heavy setting. Books, rather than exercise, are her hobby, for obvious reasons. “I’m afraid to,” is her motto. C. M. ALBERT MEYER. Tall and strong, with eyes alert, his form erect, “Chief Meyer stands upon the field—pitcher of the “Team.” He cultivates a strong liking for boys, and has a dangerous dislike for girls. He adores deep thought and study, and scorns a pursuer of bad habits. M. W. K. IRENE MEYER. This young lady is a quiet, reserved, but jolly girl. She is very studious, but is inclined to a lack of confidence in the class-room. JOSEPH MORITZ. Happy, thoughtful, jolly and ambitious, fitly describe Joseph. Spending money and having a good time, while with friends, is his delight. But, oh! when among strangers, he is very quiet. His spare time he devotes to mechanical work. HYMAN NOVASEL. At first sight, my subject might be taken for a musical prodigy or an anarchist. He wears his hair long, his ears and mouth large. His face is triangular in shape, although we are not aware of his being proficient in mathematics. AGNES O'MALLEY. Witty, humorous, and full of life, Is Agnes. Her ready answer for all questions in or out of class, has won her many friends and numerous E’s on her report card. She seems to be held responsible for the doings of the entire Emerald Isle, even the uprising in Ulster. GUSSIE OPPER. Gussie Opper, a most interesting girl, is modest, mischievous and studious at once; ready for a reply to every question raised in class, she still intersperses her answers with her favorite connective, “and-a.” ALTISSA OSTER. Always neat in appearance, her dimples denote good-nature. She is affectionate, sympathetic, happy, jolly, and care-free. Typewriting is her favorite study. She likes to cook, but, oh! those dishes, how she hates to wash them! Basketball is her favorite recreation. ISABELLE OVIATT. Isabelle is a happy, smiling creature, with large brown eyes. She is always asking questions in class. Whenever she is not asking some questions she stares with her big eyes. Sometimes her queries break in upon the stillness so suddenly that we think a bomb has burst. VALERIAN PESICKA. My hero has two propensities, a love for athletics and fondness for chewing gum in class. His devotion to the latter occupation quiets his somewhat violent tendencies in the former direction, and makes him meek and docile to his teacher. CHARLES PLUMMER. Of firm-set, wiry build, Charles’ physical characteristics seem the embodiment of his mental nature. Pursuing Roosevelt’s maxim,“Play hard and work hard,” he hopes to realize his ambition. He i3 intimate with none, yet chuck full of fun; he makes his classmates fight to refute his arguments. 101 RHEA PRIVES. Notwithstanding her bird-like timidity, her bright eyes, when centered on one, seem to read the innermost mind. She is quiet, but likes a good time, although she would rather read than do anything else. Often brilliant in recitations, it is seldom that she comes without her lessons well prepared. LLEWELYN REESE. A country lad, blue-eyed and fair, Always ready to do his share. A more faithful lad cannot be found, Than he whose kingdom is the ground. ERWIN SAUERNHEIMER. The boys call him “Sauers.” He plays on the varsity teams and on the violin. But in classes he plays “off.” FLORENCE SCHULTZ. Always laughing, always gay, she is a synonym for all that is rollicking and care-free. On that terrible day of report cards, Florence is happy because she has always found time to study as well as laugh. Florence is an excellent basketball guard, which some poor Senior has found out to her sorrow. E. T. EDNA SCHUMAN. This girl is of medium height, and has big blue eyes. Her eyes show that she is very intelligent in her work, and this we can prove by her report card. When, in an amiable mood she does things from a spirit of kindness, but at other times she does things from a sadly different motive. T. B. MARIE SCHWARTZ. A light-haired, brown-eyed maid, a girl with a calm look, combined with a frequent twinkle of the eyes in which determination predominates, is easily recognized as Marie Schwartz. Her talent for arts may bring her success if she continues to use her qualities as conscientiously as at present. F. G. HELEN SCOTT. Helen is fond of swimming, but her most unpleasant occupation is to afford her dog the same pleasure. Yet she is not hard-hearted, nor does she consider herself too good for service. The poise of her head suggests independence. Her favorite occupation is the portrayal of likenesses. I. H. B. ARTHUR SIMAK. An old-fashioned, courteous little boy of sweet sixteen, he is shy of the girls. Outside of school he is, apparently, like other boys, providing no girls are around. Abundant knowledge is, no doubt, stored behind his ears, nevertheless it takes him a long time to see through Mr. Heald’s jokes. SYLVIA SINGER. Her cheerfulness and pleasant ways are the results of trying to live up to her ideals. Her favorite recreations are millinery and dancing. Can she take a joke? Ask her. She helps her friends and doesn’t know’ the word “hate. VIOLET SLATER. A cheery smile, a pleasant good-morning, and she hurries on to room six. Violet's mind never tires. When Mr. Heald calls, “Violet Slater,” a voice like the murmuring breeze is heard in answer. JANETT SMITH. Janett Smith, a shy little girl, always sees the jolly side of life. She denies that she is Irish, but it matters not, whatever or wherever she is, she will make good. MARTHA SPERBER. “Martha Superba” is crowned by auburn locks which suggest the ardency of her nature. Her pet pursuits are art and the cause of feminism. She is big in ideals, strong in character, sweet and lovable in personality. H. S. ROSE SPERO. Here’s a girl who sees a joke in the “Tale of Two Cities,” but she is a curious contradiction. Rosie is always the first one to be in her seat and ready for work. Owing to her lisping or her timidity, she is unable to stand up straight when called upon for a recitation. E. M. WILLIAM STARK. “Bill Stark” is a quiet, tow-headed fellow, with bashful ways; he is always ready for a good laugh in any of his classes. Although he cannot debate as well as his brother, he can argue. R. W. S. LORENZ STOCKHAUS. Any senior would be pardoned for envying “Lorenz” his dignity and size, while the juniors point to him with pride. His peculiar smile, with dimples appearing, makes him a friend at sight. Always serious in his studies and always in the best of moods, at Commerce he is known as a star in athletics. H. V. E. CHARLES SUNKEL. Worthy of a good position When he does his best. So pleasant is his disposition, It’s seldom given a rest. ROSS SWOGGER. A boy who is five feet three inches tall, has broad shoulders, wears blue suits, has hair brushed to a pompadour, and makes friends with everybody. MATILDA THELMAN. “Yes, that is her name, Watchful, helpful, alert, she follows her aim To be a teacher, and win much fame. Her highest ideal, she will reach, never fear. As she’s thoughtful, most wise, and very sincere.” EDITH TIFFANY. My subject is a study in black and white. With black hair and eyes, and tiny white shoes, “Chiplets” makes a pretty picture on the “gym” floor. Our little lassie’s happiest hours are when she is playing her part as Captain of the Junior basketball team. M. A. ANDREW TOMCHIK. The Time: Spring term of year 1914 A. D. Every day the ninth hour— The Place: Room 16—first row, fourth seat— The Boy: Quiet, bright, dreamy-eyed little Andrew Tomchick. ELSIE TORRY. Her head tilted to one side, she wears the expression, “If I don’t get there today I will tomorrow.” Yet underlying this listlessness dwells a vivacious and inflexible spirit. For lo, behold! when basketball is mentioned a new person confronts you. HILDA VOM ENDE. A small, slender, fair-haired girl, she is very quiet and shy, but when a classmate says something humorous, her eyes twinkle delightfully. No hooks, eyes or buttons are ever missing for her; everything must be in order. Work is a pleasure to her, whether home tasks or lessons. A. M. F. EDNA WALKER. Ever ready, always true, Careful and propitious, too; Does not take the means for end, All mistakes she tries to mend. J. S. JEANNETTE WARSHAWSKY. Jeanette is rather tail and slender, with dark eyes and dark hair. She has always a fascinating smile, which indicates she is always happy and friendly. She has made many friends at school because of her actions and her interest in her school work. F. W. MYRTLE WEBER. Her cheeks are like the rose, her eyes are like the sky, she is very modest, but when she once begins talking, it is very hard to stop her. Her favorite subject is English. E. B. MOLLIE WEINBERG. Mollie is a girl of good ability, when she uses her best judgment. Her ambition in life will prove satisfactory, because she has the right ideas of how to go about her work. Her only hatred is washing dishes on a summer’s evening. Although possessing some egotism, Mollie treats her friends as friends, q g MALVINA WEISS. This tall, slender girls shows a flowerlike grace in every motion. Housework she detests; but her place seems to be in the garden, for she loves outdoor work. Flowers fade when brought to school, but “Cupid” thrives on lessons and likes all her studies, especially Commercial Law. F. L. B. FLORENCE WELLS. This black-eyed maid is pleasing on account of her quiet ways. Her head being often-tilted on one side, gives her a meditative air. However, she is cheerful as well as thoughtful, and her pleasant smile and courteous manner make her a favorite with us. M. W. CATHERYN WOODFORD. Long braids of golden hair are thine, Stately grace, and face divine; A voice that puts the birds to shame. Perhaps it rivals Patti’s fame. WALTER WRONNA. He is small for a Junior, of quiet mood and dreams of impossible inventions. When not dreaming, he is studying or indulging in sports. His mischievous blue eyes, blonde pompadour and pink cheeks vie in attractiveness, while his smile suggests bashfulness and timidity. H. 0. JUNIOR CLASS HAZEL ALTHOFF. Dignified, jolly, musical, wasteful,—especially with valuable time, is this browneyed maiden, who enjoys dancing and is always at ease even when her lessons are not prepared. How odd for her never to have a secret and to dislike dishwashing. M. M. B. ELVIRA ARNDT. Although a quiet girl, she is the possessor of a clear, emphatic voice which may be heard in all parts of the room. If penmanship is indicative of a person’s characteristics, Elvira must be very neat, precise and accurate. MAY CHANDLER. Distinguished by her soft, brown eyes, and amiable manner. TILL1E BERKOWITZ. In Tillie, one sees a winsome girl, whose smiling face denotes good nature. When she becomes a business woman, the bloom will not fr.de from her cheeks, because of her strong love for out-door sports. OF 1915. I B. BEN COHEN. He has a nature jolly and gay; For adventure, a liking he shows each day; So from Central to Commerce, his path he would take For his course a sure foundation to make. HAROLD DACEY. The Junior girls say that Harold Dacey is a nice fellow. Is it because he has rosy cheeks and velvety brown eyes? None of them have ever openly declared their sentiments, nor would it have any effect if they should do so, for one can readily see by Harold’s determined air that his business is to be foremost in the procession. ETHEL DAVIS. Ethel has a very decided manner and likes to be ruler among her friends. Nevertheless, she makes friends easily and what is better, she has the knack of keeping them. 104 HELEN DEATER. Good-natured, modest and of splendid character, her winning ways have won for her many friends, among whom she is a general favorite. MARIE DENBY. Sturdy, impulsive, frank, open-hearted, loyal and bashful, describe this girl almost to a “T.” But one thing, her bookkeeping ability has been left out; she enjoys bookkeeping almost as well as roller-skating. BEN DIMENDSTEIN. Ben is of a jolly nature and very agreeable, and this accounts for his popularity. Athletics interests him to such an extent that he would rather neglect a meal than a baseball or a basketball game. B. C. LILLIE EISENBERG. Lillie reminds us of the blushing rose nodding to a brook, but we will wager the blush did not come from a box; it's too real. MAE EISNER. Mae possesses a melodious voice, which she uses to convince people that she is a lover of Shakespeare. She owns to a high conception of her ability. H. W. MARION ENGEL. An angel in name only. GEORGE ERNST. Earnest and interested in his work, George would make a good Rip van Winkle, for he is everybody’s friend and is more interested in helping another with his job than he is in pushing his own. FLORENCE FOOTE. This little Junior girl is modest, shy and, in her personal appearance always very neat. In her conversation, she talks in a short and snappy, but convincing and interesting way. Her laughing eyes and jolly, good-natured smile are indicative of her love for fun. GERTRUDE FRIEDMAN. Gertrude Friedman, a bright-eyed Junior girl, is easily recognized by her dignified height, earnest bearing and rosy cheeks. By careful study of her hygiene lessons, she expects to accomplish one of her fads, and that is to become a nurse. REBECCA FRIEDMAN. The happiest of girls she is liked by every one, not alone because of her good nature, but for her regular attendance in class, the neat appearance of her papers and her attention to her books. In short, she is attractive for everything she does. E. A. MARGARET GABLE. Imagine a girl with eyes as brown as the center of a dasiy and with the modesty of a Marguerite, and you have the subject of my sketch. Although this little girl is demure and timid, she can make the “sea foam.” FLORENCE GEORGE. A girl rather humorous, but timid at times. When called upon to recite, a bashful smile gleams over her face. Outdoor sports seem to give her much pleasure. HELEN GILBERT. A tall, slender girl with blue eyes. One would think by her appearance that she were too dignified to care for fun, but, cn the contrary, she is jolly and is especially fond of out-door sports; among these she likes rowing the best. GERTRUDE GILMOUR. Gertrude Gilmour, who has a smile and friendly word for every one, is a girl who never believes in being seen and not heard.” She is a favorite among her schoolmates. BLANCHE GOLINSKY. Blanche is a quiet, sensible girl, who is very thorough in her work. Her actions and speech are always refined and courteous. Although she is hard to become acquainted with, it is not because she is conceited, but because she is somewhat bashful. EMIL GOTTFRIED. He possesses a great personality which wins many friends. That he is considered one of the brightest students is due to his concentrated efforts in the study hall. Baseball and Gymnasium work are his hobbies. PEARL HERSHKOWITZ. Pearl—the athlete of the class, rivaling the Spartan maids of old. M. C. PEARL HOLLANDER. This dark and slender girl is always on the alert, and always happy. The fact that dancing is her fad accounts for her ever-graceful movements. OLIVE HOWIE. Our subject indeed wields the olive-branch of peace. Quiet, unobtrusive, kindly, and loyal to every good thing, she carries with her an atmosphere of love and beauty, which attracts, if it does not startle. M. C. FLORENCE HRABAK. She is a cheery, pretty, rosy-cheeked girl with a merry laugh, bright blue eyes, and a quiet disposition, but as modest and blushing as the May blossoms in the spring. LILLIAN ISLER. She’s small in stature and firm in mind; A more pleasant girl ’tis hard to find. Sympathetic and friendly, she loves to cook, Yet always takes pleasure in reading a book. ARTHUR JORDAN. Arthur Jordan smiles often, but his smile seldom breaks into a hearty laugh. He talks very little, but when he does he is generally correct, though he loves to bluff in the history class. He is shy and has no very intimate friends, but treats us all alike. We would all like him if he would but give us an opportunity. IDA KAMENETZKY. She is friendly, resourceful, inquisitive and not at all bad looking when in an amiable mood, which is almost all the time, since she knows it affects her looks. S. L. TERESA KANE. Teresa is the humorist of the class, being favored with the “Celtic temperament.” She aims many of her witty darts at the cause of woman’s suffrage. In conversation she regales you with her favorite phrase, “Ishcamurphy.” LAVERNE KLINGMAN. If by chance you meet a girl in the Study Hall who wears striking clothes and a black patch on the south-west corner of her chin, you will know that it is Laverne Klingman. Although she is free and friendly with all, she declares that she prefers the masculine gender. RUTH KNOX. Full of fun, modest, intelligent and of splendid caliber, her winning ways have won for her many friends, among whom she is a general favorite. CLEMENT KOVARIK. Of medium height, through fondness for out-door sport, Clement hopes to grow taller; he is very mischievous and Qwns that he doesn’t exercise great pains in preserving his books. Even now he is at ease among strangers. Poor jokers like him, for he laughs readily at everything. M. E. D. ANTHONY KOZMINSKY. Care rests lightly on the shoulders of Anthony Kozminsky. Whether or not he has his lessons makes little difference to him. With all of his short-comings, he is a jolly, good-natured boy, and is ever ready with a quick, witty reply. 106 DOROTHY KUHLMAN. Dorothy possesses a friendly disposition and is very considerate of others. Although she has a look of dreamy reflection, she is always ready with an answer when called upon to recite. Patient and pleasant, she never seems to get excited. Out-door sports with her are not to be compared with staying at home and reading. FLOYD LEASE. Characterized by his humor and indolent manner. He is sweet sixteen and has never been kissed. HAZEL LE VERE. This dark-eyed, jolly lass, whose pleasing disposition has won her many friends, is an ardent suffragct. She is very fond of sweets, dances, and parties. Her hobby is basketball, which she supports with animation. SARAH LOEWENTHAL. A sweet little lass, the happy possessor of dark hair, laughing eyes and rosy cheeks. Her cheerful appearance has won her a place in the hearts of teachers and schoolmates. “A winter day is dark indeed If Sarah’s smile cannot be seen.” M. M. H. MINNIE MAECKER. Minnie Maecker is a surprise. Any one looking at this small, rosy-cheeked girl, would judge her timid and afraid to talk, but when you know her you And that she is just the opposite. She is full of fun, pleasant and very interesting. Although she gets nervous when called upon to recite, she is always prepared with an answer. I. P. MARIE MARSH. “May I have one more trial?” This is the spirit with which Marie attacks her work. FLORENCE MEESE. Florence Meese is the kind of girl that story-writers describe; her predominant characteristic is deliberation. She walks deliberately, talks deliberately, and thinks deliberately. JOHN MONAHAN. A tall and brawny lad is John, Who takes a joke, is full of fun; His large eyes that dance with joy. Show that he is an honest boy. E. K. JAY MONSON. Can you picture a lad of medium height who is rather dark, shy, moderate of speech and slow in making friends? If you can you will have a view of this junior lad. One can tell that he is trustworthy and faithful by the expression of his eyes. “Politeness and courtesy to every one” seems to be his motto. A. A. B. SYLVESTER “SHORTHAND” MORRIS. Ambitious student, mechanical wheel-builder and skillful rider. Let’s hope he has no cogwheels in his head. CHARLES MOTTO. Characterized by a peculiar but graceful walk; swings his arms and laughs as he goes. Interested in ball and plays with vim. Small but alert; blushes often, and in summer his light suit contrasts with his dark complexion. G. C. STEWART “SNOOKUMS” NEWKIRK. His favorite occupations are blushing, swimming, and smiling at the girls. He is also the class comedian. D. J. S. ESTHER NODERER. I know of no better way of describing Esther Noderer than by using these words of Milton's: “Yet, when I approach Her loveliness, so absolute she seems, And in herself complete; so well to know Her own, that what she wills to do or say, Seems wisest, virtuousest, discreetest, best.” HILDA OBERG. A dark-eyed girl of seventeen, With habits that are good and clean; A lover of books and to study with might; She’ll surely win in life’s great fight. 107 DONALD PAUL. The song-bird of the class, And loved by every lad and lass. WALTER PECK. Liquid brown eyes, and a prominent nose. And every one likes him wherever he goes. GEORGE PELLON. George Pellon is a dark-eyed Junior, who is generally seen with a smile on his face. He seems interested in his school work, and, like most boys, is interested in athletics. MAX POLLOCK. A worker, when he has a mind to be. VIOLA PORTER. A demure maiden, whose wonderful eyes betoken vast unexplored treasures, and deep and conscientious thoughts. She possesses few but firm friends, and seems to aspire to the position of School Secretary.” EDWARD REZAC. Edward Rezac is the man from Spotless Town. His collars are always the whitest, the polish of his shoes the brightest, and his clothes always spick and span. He is great at gymnastic stunts. LILLIE RITTER. Lillie is a kindly, thoughtful, pleasant girl, Who shuns too much noise and the social swirl; Athletics she deems her great enjoyment; Housework's her most dread employment. REBECCA ROSENBERG. Above her nose between her eyes, A little frown, a friend oft spies; With this exception, she seems quite gay; But says she has cares, by this one way. CLYDE SACKETT. Clyde has an affable manner, and because of his thirst for knowledge, he comes about twenty miles to attend the High School of Commerce. His love for athletics has won him a position as a leader in the gymnasium. We hope for his success as an athlete when a Senior. ELLA SCARFF. Of medium height and dark complexion, Ella appears neat at all times. Her quiet disposition makes her feel uneasy when among strangers. At home she spends her time reading books and playing the piano, and is especially devoted to these when it is time to wash dishes. FLORENCE SCHLACHT. This young lady, although small in stature, shows her classmates that she intends to make a name for herself in the world. She is shy and conscientious, and her determination is best shown by the way she prepares her lesson for class. WALTER SCHMIELETZKY. Every time he is seen outside of the English Room, he is either typewriting or reading. He doesn’t say very much, but one word from a quiet person is worth five from a talkative one. HENRY “JUMBO” SCHREIBER. Fond of sauerkraut, wieners, music and the girls; a second Caruso. S. N. REUBEN SHAW. He appears to be shy and bashful, is alert, always ready for work and does it the best he possibly can. He is courteous, cheerful, brave, and helpful. As he is Captain of his troop of Boy Scouts” he loves “Hiking” and Camping.” PEARL SHULMAN. Our Santa’s hair has turned dark brown, and he has lost his frosty beard. There is a twinkle in his blue eyes, and a graceful curve to his lips. How velvety his rosy cheeks appear; and look, he wears a waist and skirt! In short, St. Nicholas has become entirely feminine and transformed himself into our sweet, smiling, sunny St. Pearl. HILDA SISSER. Hilda is such a cut-up,” that at home they call her scissors.” Inside that fuzzy head, however, there are fine phil-anthropical ideas. Who knows but that in her, we shall have a second Henry Ford? JACOB SPIRA. Jacob Spira’s strongest points are argumentation and a desire to express his thoughts freely. He is very good-natured, and a smile from a maiden at any time pleases him. MARY STANTON. Her big brown eyes often show surprise at the lack of confidence she has in herself. Her motto must be: After your work is thought out it is practically done. She will make a better suffragette leader than a housewife, for she dislikes housework very much. DONALD J. STIEFEL. Donald Stiefel has four ambitions, scholarship, sports, debating and being a jolly good fellow. ELSIE STROUT. Rosy and short of stature, Dignified and faithful. E. W. ELSIE TEGGE. Elsie is an excellent example of the militant suffragette. After graduating, she will join Mrs. Pankhurst for an especially violent campaign. Let us hope that this fanatic can be restrained for another year and that she may do no harm in school to the sex she so much detests. M. H. EDWARD TENGLER. In classes oui hero seems to indulge in day-dreams. Among his fellow-students, however, he has developed into a great orator who undoubtedly some day will prove a second Webster or a second-rate Webster, as his arguments do not always stand the test. H. W. BESSIE THORKELSON. Bessie Thorkelson is like a lily I once saw. The lily was tall and graceful and when it moved it swayed gently. Her speech and thoughts are as slow as her actions, and, like them, are always kind, for she does nothing in haste. MAURICE TOBKIN. Eyes beaming with mischief, self-confident, impulsive, yet methodical, he attacks a subject with determination. Deep study is his recreation; helping neglected boys his delight; he stands for what is honorable, truthful, and upright. D. K. ELSIE TREISTER. Friendly and full of fun; when she laughs all want to join in; when she is angry people avoid her; but neither mood lasts long, and Elsie is just a good friend. R. R. VLADIMIR TUMA. He likes to study about electricity, and his teachers love him for his magnetic qualities. His classmates suggest that his middle name ought to be “Volume,” because he daily carries to each class a new book. V. P. LILLIAN VON K NEL. A bright, rosy-cheeked girl with large dimples in her cheeks and chin, deep blue eyes that are full of fun and a head always bowed down over her work is Lillian von Kanel. Each morning she can be seen busy at books. If you ask her what she is doing you will receive the astonishing reply, “This is the boon of my existence!” ELIZABETH WACHS. She tries, makes mistakes but does not give up; she goes at her work again and again, and is determined to win. HERBERT WARNSMANN. Warnsmann seems a misnomer. For so quiet and dreamy is our hero, that let alone warning another, he would not seem able to escape danger himself. LEONARD WEBB. Who shall fathom his thoughts! 100 LEO WEIL. This young man is fair and square, and by his happy smile, we know he is trying to get the best out of life. But, alas! We see as he jerks his tie or brushes some imaginary spot from his neat blue suit that he is already interested in the fairer sex. EDDIE WEILER. Good-looking, fond of sports, stays out all night and does his sleeping in school. ESTHER WEINBERGER. Fond of sport; coquettish. E. S. CORNELIA WEISS. Cornelia Weiss is always neat in appearance, and modest in manner. Her movements are quick and nervous. In the recitation room she is always ready with an opinion. It is because she is so alert and quick to respond that one makes her acquaintance easily, and finds her a sympathetic friend. ELLA WEISS. Dignified, not stiff; jolly, not silly; sometimes serious, never disagreeable, Ella possesses a personality that wins friends. J. W.' JOHN WEIZER. John Weizer is a young man of great athletic ability, being a basketball artist, as well as a baseball player. lie has a great future and I think he will take care of it well. K. K. HILDA WIRTSCHAFTER. She is a pretty, blonde and rosy-cheeked girl, and is considered witty by all of her chums. She has a low but melodious voice; is small, but seen and remembered by all. PERRY WALTON WISEMAN. A merry, studious and sweet child, with blond tresses. F. L. GERTRUDE WOLBOLDT. Reserved, confident and benign, she is always ready to enjoy some excitement. Out-door sports are her favorite amusements; cooking and sewing are too tiresome for one as full as life as she. HARRIET WUERTZ. “She hath a heart as sound as a bell, and her tongue is the clapper; foi what her heart thinks, her tongue speaks.” M. E. HO DESIGNED FOR THE SCHOOL BOOK-PLATE BY ALBERT TYLER IU 112 CLASS OF 1916. THE Sophomore Class is greatly respected by every one, and no wonder. We are no longer “flats, and, therefore, demand great attention from all. The most predominant characteristic of our class is its abundance of knowledge concerning the subjects, mathematics and book-keeping. However, as Sophomores are in the habit of sitting up until eleven or twelve o’clock every night, preparing lessons for the ensuing day, and as we do not believe in parties, dances, or social events of any kind, it stands to reason that we should know a little more than the average Junior, or even the Senior. Another characteristic of the Sophomores, which should be strongly brought out, is our great love for the “Flats. This is fully demonstrated by the many little kindnesses which we do for them daily. (We also take great pains in teaching them to show appreciation of our kind deeds.) The Sophomores show a good example to both the higher and the lower classes by excellent behavior during rhetoricals. As wras said before, we are very fond of study of any kind, therefore, during the rhetorical period, some pupils may be seen sitting with their eyes and ears wide open, taking in everything that is being addressed to them, while others are so industrious that it is impossible for them to stop studying long enough even to listen to the speaker. When teachers come to our home room, they are surprised beyond measure to find every one studying diligently, none gossiping. Can this be said of other classes? Even our teachers are congratulated for directing such a well-bred class. A great future is in store for the Sophomores in all Commerce subjects, but especially in the lines of art and athletics. Already the great skill with which these subjects are handled creates surprise. As we are the first class to be so proficient in everything we undertake, we deem it best that we, ourselves, attend to initiating lower classes into the methods of work which we so successfully pursue. We hope, when their time comes to be classed as Sophomores, that they will have made a record and that their teachers may say about them, as they have about us, “Are not the Sophomores wonderful? ARLENE YOUNG, ’16. 113 SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1916. II C. Alderman, Ida. “Now go on and quit it.” Berger, Joseph. “Joe Burglar.” Blasie, Marie. “Good night, nurse.” Bocock, Esther. “Be reasonable, man.” Broz, Walter. “Is my hair straight, girls?” Brummer, Edwin. “Pretty soon.” Caldwell, Grace. “You bet.” Cartwright, Katherine. “That’s right.” Cermak, George. I’ll wallop you.” Christener, Fred. “Shrimp.” Cooke, Helen. “Nobody home?” Cowell, Dudley. “Dud.” Deparse, John. “Jawn D.” Dugan, Loretta. Well, I guess not.” Ecker, Elenore. “Oh, dear.” Edelstein, Harry. “The human grind-organ.” Epstein, Rose. “Well! I don’t know.” Eichhorn, Helen. “Not much!” Eskin, Samuel. “Sam.” Frantz, Marie. “Why, girl!” Greer, Myrtle. “Oh, go on.” Griffin, Agnes. “Oh, wait till tomorrow.” Guren, Nathan. Natty.” Griffin, Willa. “Oh, dear. Hamar, Mamie. “Oh, Ray! Ja do your math!” Hanousek, Herbert. “Honey.” Heege, Florence. Blossom.” Heil, Irma. “If I wasn't so far from water I’d faint.” Johnson, Charles. “The boy with the girl’s hair.” Kasner, Ben. “Benevolence.” Kaufman, Robert. Kaufy.” Kinney, Ruth. “Say! What do you think this is?” Kuehn, Dorothea. “Oh, you with the tin ear.” Kalina, Celia. “It doesn’t cut any ice.” Katz, Anna. “Annie Laurie.” Krueger, Elvera. “’Tain’t fair.” Lesser, Harry. “Harry More.” Levitt, Anna. “Ishkabibble.” Lewis, Ada. “Search me.” Lichtig, Leonard. “The little man.” Lumberg, Rachel. “Makes it kinda nice, don’t it?” Lipkowitz, Matilda. “I should worry.” London, Rebecca. “I don’t know you.” Luttenberg, Gertrude. “Do you think this is your birthday?” McCaa, Andrew. Andy.” McCabe, Mary. “Honest.” Mayer, Dora. “Listen.” Mey, Meta. “Easy like that, my love.” Morgenstern, Margaret. “Gee Whiz.” Mazanek, Helen. “In two jerks.” Murphy, Irene. “I don’t want to.” Noss, Marie. “I wanna drink.” Palevsky, Anna. Why, I don’t know.” Parsons, Irene. “Oh, me! Oh, my! Pavilonis, Frank. “Pabby.” Pollock, Max. “Max.” Potts, Florence. “You don’t say so!” Redfem, Phyllis. “Good night, nurse.” Rhodes, George. “Dusty Roads.” Riggs, Henry. “Rigs.” Rosenberg, Yetta. “Murder alive.” Saunders, Charles. “Chuck.” Schad, George. “Georgie.” Schneider, Nathan. Schnitz,” the boy reporter. Schreiber, Abe. Hey! False alarm!” Sheehy, Michael. “Don’t forget me!” Shochtovitz, Rose. “Ask me.” Shulman, Goldie. “True as gold.” Smillie, Jessie. “Oh, Gee!” Speiser, Bella. “Do you think I am a walking dictionary!” Stroud, Marie. “Marie Antoinette.” Tyler, Albert. “Gentleman Jack.” Willauer, Daisy. “Oh, for the land's sakes!” Wachs, Sarah. “Oh, it’s just fine.” Wohl, Sophia. “What do you mean?” Yates, Fanny. “Oh, I don’t know a thing, don’t ask me.” Young, Arline. “Oh, you big kangaroo!” Zverina, Rose. “Oh, surely!” Zwick, Beatrice. “Oh, isn’t that funny!” Zwick, Doris. “I don’ no.” 114 SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1916. I C. Alfred, Clarence. “Alf.” Allen, Morris. “Al.” Bachy, Helen. “Land, 0 Masee.” Barres, Dorothy. “Sit down! you’re rocking the boat. Bidle, Marie. “Sure, that’s all right. Blank, Helen. “No, did you?” Bletz, Samuel. “Sammie. Bowles, Frank. “Frankie. Bunowitz, Bessie. “How’s the weather up there?” Charvat, Gertrude. “Who'd ever thunk it! Chesses, Ruth. “What d’ you mean? Cohen, Jacob. “Jakie. Cook, Marion. “Yes, she may. Dolinsky, Mae. “For the love of Davy Jones.” Eisner, Sylvester. “Ves. Federman, Belle. You’re quite a charm. Feuer, Sadie. “That’s ni-i-ce. Fields, Greeta. “Ish-ge-fish.” Friedland, Amelia. “Oh, for the love of Pete! Goldsmith, Aaaron. “Goldie. Hanson, Doris. “What a fool I’d be!” Harkness, Ellis. “Hark.” Hartman, Myrtle. “Oh, you’re awful”’ Hedin, Elvira. “For the love of Mike ” Heil, Frederick. “Heilo. Hinske, John. “John Alden.” Hronek, Fred. “Venus. Jarosh, Julia. “Oh, I’m very apt to.” Kelleher, Regena. “The Queen.” Kirby, Loretta. “Say, that’s great. Koch, Mabelle. “Heh, you, listen!” Kolinsky, Mollie. “Just like that. Krajicek, James. “Jimmie.” Krivos, Frank. “Frankie.” Lampe, Raymond. “Ray.” Long, Gladys. “Hello, Spook. Luck, Marjorie. “Heavens to Betsy.” Meier, Irvin. “Irvie.” Meltzer, Bessie. “Oh, she makes me sick.” Mettel, Clyde. “True as steel.” Neugroschl, Mollie. “No, I don’t want to!” Opper, Morse. “Just listen.” Orvis, Harvey. “Good work.” Paige, Ralph. “Wait a minute.” Peterka, James. “Jamie.” Pauers, Anna. “Oh, for the love of goodness!” Pumphrey, Harry. “Genteel.” Reiches, Isidore. “On the job.” Rice, William. “Come, Willie.” Rozman, Alexander. “Brookside.” Sarnovitz, Sophie. “I’m terrible sorry.” Schreibman, Ida. “Ish ga bibble.” Sebek, Ethel. “You make me so mad.” Shulman, Chas. “Don’t do it.” Spaulding, Ethel. “Oh, say!” Swaffield. Harold. “I am tired.” Thomas, Celia. “Now, girls!” Tomko, Frank. “Oh, yes. Volk, Lawrence. “Why not?” Wallington, Cyrus. “Quite so. Warner, Nellie. “Oh, mamma!” Weidman, Elizabeth. “Come with me.” Zbomik, Chas. “I will.” Hi m CLASS OF 1917. OUR career in the High School of Commerce had only begun, indeed we were not a year old, before our upper class-mates asked for our history. Our history is short, and easily told. Within one single year, our class-members have graduated from grammar schools and have become industrious pupils of Commerce High. No other class in our building has made a record so remarkable during that same time. We can also tell of a few things done at Commerce of which we are proud. “Flats,” as you all know, is the name by which we are called in our Freshman year, and it seems to us a name to be proud of. That name signifies that we have passed the elementary age and have entered upon our great High School career. Having so many new studies makes us carry our books home nights, but Algebra seems about the hardest of all our Freshman work; still we hope to conquer that, as well as any other subject, by careful thinking. Although we are only beginners, we are represented in the Orchestra and the Girls’ Glee Club. In fact they could not get along without us. We may well say that a great measure of the growth of Commerce is due to having so many “Flats” come in every year, for if we didn’t come in, our upper class-mates could surely not get along. We hope many more may come in next year. We shall be kind to the little boys and girls when they enter, for we know how they feel. We may call them “Flats” sometimes, for they would think it strange if we did not hand over to them our first-year pet name when we become Sophomores. EDNA BUESCH, ’17. AC COUNTING FOR FLATS; OR FRESHMEN RHYMES. One, two, what can they do? Three, four, study more; Five, six, stop their tricks; Seven, eight, walk up straight; Nine, ten, begin again; Eleven, twelve, learn to delve; Thirteen, fourteen, give up sportin’; Fifteen, sixteen, quit fussin’ and fixin’; Seventeen, eighteen, stop their prating; Nineteen, twenty, work a-plenty. Should Freshies do this They’d not go amiss; When to Seniors they grow, Things worth while they would know. 117 FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1917. II D. Arelt, Louis. “Sweeney.” Arnold, Philip. “Flip.” Baltzer, La Rue. “Punch.” Barribal, Florence. “Florabella.” Baskind, Rose. “Posey.” Borocz, Gizella. “Gizzy Isabella.” Brandes, Hilda. “Hill.” Brennan, Morris. “Young Brow.” Braunstein, Henrietta. “Henny.” Brower, Pearl. “Pearly.” Buesch, Edna. “Bueschy.” Campbell, Ralph. Soup.” Carlson, Otilla. “Till.” Cheheyl, Hazel. “Blondie.” Cherdron, Norma. “Cherry.” Dorfman, David. “Davy.” Drda, Anthony. “Tony.” Duffy, Julia. “Jewel.” Feger, Olga. “Fig.” Feka, Marie. “Marion Tehap.” Flateau, Rachel. “Ra Toe.” Fogle, Irene. “Maybird.” France, Harry. “Frenchman.” Frankel, Isadore. “Lights.” Geiger, Eva. “Pheeny.” Gibbons, Anna. “Clarish.” Gimp, Maurice. “Abe.” Goldstein, Isadore. “O’Brien.” Hosste, Blanche. “Hessy.” Heaps, Myrtle. “Myrt.” Hedinger, Elsie. “El.” Heiser, Ed. “Pompadour.” Hoagland, Emma. “Emmy Lou.” Hughes, Sheldon. “Lefty.” Janovsky, Irene. “Happy Jake.” Jeandrevin, Harry. “Jenny.” Rammer, Jos. “Nigger.” Katz, Dave. “Doc.” Kessler, Sadie. “Ginger.” Kinnear, Laura. “Lalla.” Klaus, Pearl. “Earl.” Kuebler, Karl. “Fish.” Kocash, Margaret. “Laughing Peggy.’ Kohrman, Abe. “Young Smack.” Kruggel, Grace. “Gra.” Krysl, Mike. “Kayo.” Kutler, Nathan. “Copier.” Landa, Laura. “Baby Larry.” Lorman, Erma. “Lorry.” McCarthy, John. “Micky.” McCluskey, Edith. “Googly.” MacGibeny, Margaret. “Maggie.” McGraw, Earl. “Mag.” Mahrer, Helen. “Mayor.” Major, Rose. “Rosey Posey.” Melbourne, Richard. “Dick.” Melda, Joseph. “Cheese.” Milkove, Elte. Dearie.” Moses, Lester. “Mosey.” Murphy, John. “Dutch.” Myer, Helen. “Polly.” Nagy, Clara. “Clarabelli.” O’Malley, Mary. “Sunflower.” Peach, Rose. “Rosalie.” Petuska, Anna. “Pet,” Rahe, Anna. “Ann.” Reisner, Max. “Connie.” Robertson, Alford. “Slim.” Rose, Norma. “Norm.” Rosenberg, Elmer. “Rosie.” Satava, Josephine. “Jo.” Schilly, Alexander. “Al.” Schnittker, Hazel. “Jucky.” Schwartz, Malvina. “Molly.” Sherman, Clyde. “Shorty.” Silverman, Bessie. “Babbling Bess.” Silverman, Louis. “Louis.” Slavin, Elizabeth. “Betty.” Smith, George. Gunboat Smith.” Smith, Merivan. “Merry.” Sosahr, Anna. “Sweetie.” Spence, Eva. “Eve.” Stockert, Olivine. “Fritz.” Strasser, Alvira. “Verky.” Stuhlberger, Helen. “Goody.” Stuka, Stanley. “Stan.” Szabo, Irma. “Orma.” Teitelbaum, Bertram. “Berty.” Teitelbaum, Margaret. “Maggie.” Tresise, Carlyle. Breezes.” Tuite, Minnie. “Minn.” Upson, Benjamin. “Bennie.” Wadovich, Joseph. “Dependable.” Wendel, Elsie. “0. K.” Wendell, Carl. “Brother.” Weiner, Goldie. “Goldy.” Weisberger, Malvina. “Mally.” Yahraus, Jessie. “Jetty.” Zelmanovitz, Nathan. “Natie.” 118 FRESHMEN CLASS OF 1917. 1 D. Adams, Hazel. Shorty.” App, Myrtle. Myrtie.” Ausburn, Katherine. Kitty.” Baker, Sophia. Dolly.” Barnes, Dorothy. Dotty.” Berman, Louis. “Sticky” or Berm.” Berry, Catherine. Truth.” Biesinger, Marcella. Mercy.” Blackmur, Harriet. Harry.” Boim, Jane. “Jenny.” Boukalik, William. Pompadour.” Borger, Ruth. “Toodles.” Braun, Esther. Babe.” Branyan, Helen. Jane.” Braun, Regina. Reggy.” Brennan, Frank. Very well.” Broeckel, Helen. Billy.” Buchanan, Arlenia. “Milly.” Burger, Marian. Quite right.” Carnes, Elizabeth. Pat.” Clarke, Marguerite. “Wild flower.” Cohen, Jeanette. Tootsie.” Darrah, Dorothy. Dodo.” Dolan, Florence. “Irish.” Edelman, Mildred. Brownie. Epstein, Frieda. “Fritz.” Epstein, Yetta. Here!” Feighan, Helen. Feign.” Feldstein, Ethel. “Steinie.” Fisher, Harold. Hal.” Frantz, Helen. W'hitie.” Franz. Irma. Slats.” Friedman, Yetta. Yetta while.” Girz, Florence. Billie.” Glassmar., Max. Maxixe.” Goldman, Rose. Rosalie.” Gottfried, Rose. Cutie.” Gottlieb, Rose. Ro.” Grand, Eva. Eve.” Grau, Harold. Harry.” Grunau, Gertie. Gertie.” Hanna, Ethel. Brownie.” Harrington, James. Jim.” Harrington, Kathryn. Kath.” Heaps, Arthur. Artie.” Heck, Gertrude. By Heck.” Heil, Edward. “Eddie.” Hiles, Fay. “Happy.” Hoch, Gustav. Gus.” Hoffman, Irene. “Rene.” Hopkins, Jenness. Nessie.” Hopkins, Jessie. Sis.” Jacobson, Edith. Edie.” Johannes, Helena. “Lena.” Kaplan, Rose. “Rosa.” Kardos, Elizabeth. Nigger.” Kneller, Louise. Lou.” Kudirko, Genevieve. “Janet.” Labgold, Anna. “Ann.” Lang, Helen. “Babe.” Lommler, Leslie. Les.” McDonough, Ruth. Ruthie.” McGoey, Dorothy. Dot.” Maher, Edwin. “Eddie.” Mahoney, Dorothy. Dot” again. Mailman, Sadie. “Sallie.” Meyer, Edith. Sis.” Moskowitz, Bessie. Beth.” Newman, Gladys. Glad.” Nicholson, Emma. Emma.” Osborn, Grace. Race.” Platz, John. “Doc.” Pomeroy, Lawrence. “Larry.” Prochaska, Emily. Em.” Rehmar, Sarah. Sara.” Reiter, Frances. “Frankie.” Riley, Norman. “Normie.” Rochman, Lillian. Lilly.” Rooney, Frank. Frankie.” Roth, Gertrude. Gert.” Rutland, Laura. Laura.” Salzer, Pauline. Paul.” Schmotzer, Louise. Lutie.” Schneider, Matilda. Baby-doll.” Schwab, Luvema. “Vem.” Schwartz, Esther. Sis.” Seidman, Annette. “Nettie. Shandls, Bessie. “Beth.” Shibley, Norman. “Norm.” Smith, Leonida. “Leon.” Smith, Marjorie. “Madge.” Snell, Alice. Bunch.” Spilka, Gertrude. Gertie.” Spiro, Harold. Halloo.” Sugarman, Helen. Lena.” Sullivan, Essie. Tess.” Tegge, Lydia. Touch me not.” Toole, Margaret, Not yet.” Torok, Elsie. “Tootsie.” Toth, Elizabeth. “Lizzie.” Turek, Anna. “Ann.” Upham, Myrtle. “Myrtle.” Wagner, Dorothy. “Dodo.” Weiss, Martha. Mattie.” Wettrich, Kress. Kressie.” Wolf, Celia. “Babe.” Yocum, Helen. Helena.” Zaynz, Bertha. Berth.” Zeisler, Emil. Zeis.” no JOKES. Mr. Gehring (in class explaining the use of “t”) : “There are three kinds of ‘t’s’ (teas) : green, black and mixed.” Mr. Gehring: “What does mixed pickles mean?” Richard Haag: “A big and a little one.” Mr. Weber: “What did the incoming of the steam engine have to do with the people?” Max Fried: “It made them more dense.” Mr. Harsh: “What did we girls learn this summer?” Mr. Heald: “If you haven’t seen a thing, you don’t know that there is such a thing. Now none of you have seen my brains. Then you don’t know I have any.” Mr. Weber: “W’here did the first cities originate?” Grace Curtis: “On the lakes.” Mr. Heald: “Give us the definition of the word ‘salmon.’ ” Louise Brown: “A marine fish.” Mr. Gehring (urging room agents to get subscriptions for the Annual) : “Now selling is right in your line, you might be selling automobiles or aeroplanes when you get out of school. Yes, aeroplanes that some of you run by hot air.” Mr. Weber: “Melania, what is the difference between the American-plan and the European-plan in a hotel?” Melania: “Oh-a-a-a, now in the American-plan in hotels, they serve turkey first on Thanksgiving Day, and in the European-plan, they serve oysters first.” (Class in uproar.) iso Melania (indignantly) : “Well, I didn’t say that I was right; I just stated a point in the service.” N. B.—It took Mr. Weber ten minutes to regain his customary dignity. When Twitchell, Fisher, Mullen, and Barber, marooned thirteen miles out on the C.f P. E. line, were nearly famished for the want of something to eat and drink, Mullen managed to choke out, “Let’s cut the trolley wire and drink the juice that is in it.” Mullen went home on a stretcher that night. Mr. Gehring (in German class) : “Now I am going to run around the class.” Mr. Heald: “How far is it to the sky?” Eva: “Never been there.” Mr. Heald: “Well, maybe you will get there sometime.” Mr. Weber: “Did Myrtle drop this subject?” Student: “No, she is home sick.” Mr. Weber (who understood it as home-sick) : “Why? Didn’t she see her mother for a while?” Bright Pupil (to the secretary) : “I want to buy a vision.” Secretary (puzzled) : “Buy a vision?” Bright Pupil: “Yes, The Vision of Sir Launfal.” Peddler: “Rags, rags, rags.” Mr. Weber: “My, this must be a ragged street!” The Junior Candy Sale advertisement read as follows: DO NOT ERASE! Save Your Dimes and Quarters For Candy! THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1914. Some extra brilliant Senior applied an eraser to this sign, and it read as follows: DO NOT RASE For Candy! MARCH. Mr. Gehring: “Danken (German for ‘thanks’) is a weak verb. Most gratitude is weak, anyway. Denken (German for ‘think’) is a mixed verb. People’s thoughts are usually mixed, you know.” After the Misses Helen and Rose Peach had entertained us at Rhetor-icals, David Klein was heard to say, “Gee whiz, first time I ever heard of two peaches making a pear.” 121 One evening as Mr. Curry was sitting in the office of the school as principal of night school the telephone bell rang. Mr. Curry answered, and the following conversation took place: Mr. Curry: “Hello!” Unknown: “Is this the High School of Commerce?” Mr. Curry: “Yes.” Unknown: “Would you please call Mr. Curry to the 'phone?” Mr. Curry: “This is Mr. Curry talking.” Unknown: “Mr. J. S. Curry?” Mr. Curry: “Yes.” Unknown: “Mr. James S. Curry?” Mr. Curry: “Yes.” Unknown: “Mr. James S. Curry, the author of the Euclid Shorthand Manual?” Mr. Curry: “Yes.” Unknown: “Mr. James S. Curry, the author of the Columbian Dictation Manual?” Mr. Curry: “Yes.” Unknown: “Mr. Curry, this is the Illuminating Company talking. Would you be so kind as to see if the corner lamp is burning?” Mr. Curry: “Certainly.” Mr. Curry goes to the window and looks out at the lamp which is burning brightly, then proceeds to the 'phone. Mr. Curry: “Hello! Yes, the lamp is burning all right.” Unknown: “Are you sure? Won't you please go and see again to make sure?” Mr. Curry (dubiously) : “All right.” He then walked to the window, surveyed the lamp from several angles and again went back to the 'phone. Mr. Curry: “Yes, I am sure the lamp is lit and burning all right.” Unknown: “Will you kindly blow it out?” Mr. Curry sat down rather suddenly, as he felt somewhat faint. ADVERTISEMENTS. WARNING: All persons are warned against buying, receiving as a gift or appropriating the following described property, to wit: The phrase “that much,” recognized as the exclusive property of a prominent member of Commerce High; the words “Mr. W. failed me,” a favorite and pet expression of a few members of the Economics' Class; “between you and I,” known the wforld over by its being branded as always belonging to poor grammarians; “the third last,” an artistic word-scheme, manufactured for and used exclusively by people who see impossibilities as actualities; “all the further I got,” a group of words meaningless in themselves, but of dire nature, patented for the use of people who own “they don’t know where they are at.” 12 PENALTY: Further, the penalty of being called a plagiarist will be meted out to any person or persons in whose possession any of these expressions may be found. To prevent their common, indiscriminate and vulgar use, copyrights are suggested. PA CLEVELAND’S DILEMMA. “Bub” Commerce High: Pa Cleveland, you must see, I can’t wear West High’s old clothes any longer. I’m bigger than he is. Pa Cleveland: That’s too true, my son, but West High is the elder, and we must keep up the family reputation. You grow too fast, my boy. “Sis” Commerce High: Me, too, Pa Cleveland! Just look at me, a big, big girl, and I have to wear Normie’s old clothes that she never outgrew; she just wouldn't wear them any longer!! 12 AFTER ARRANGING — SENIOR PROGRAMS 124 MR. HOOVER MISS ELY DIRECTING ORCHESTRA POSING FOR CLASS mr. mcmyler X OR Y ? RECITING MAtBETN IN GYM. MR. GEHRING MR. JOHNSTON MR.WEBER y, MAKING IT WARMER DR. ROHN DANCING DUCHESS WAITING FOR. ORDER OUT ON A CASE 0W5 DON'T STAMP SO HARD MR. EVANS MR. GORDON MR. DUTTON ‘WHIit TRUING 10 GIRLS 125 MISS AMIDON Ntw COYS AND GIRI.o MR. HARRISON ’TIME f MR. DITMER AT RECXNT PEDATE WEARING SET OF FURS MR. GREIG NOW.t-OOKEC HEAH COMMERCE STOLE SHOW A«RSrTY?RAH!KAH!KAH RHETOR1CAIS Of course uit don't need s nevu building! CoMMCRCe OOTBAU.- Hi There Fellows! Wait ForMc!’ 127 SLANG AS SHE IS SLUNG. S. R. HOOVER. We’ve got to study English, and to stick it out four years. To read the dope some guy put up a hundred years ago. The teachers think it is hot stuff and seem to have great fears That kids who don’t get onto it will never make it go. But what’s the use to bust your nut on nutty stuff like that? It takes some head to cop it all, believe me, candy kid; A hundred bucks of my good dough against a sinker flat. If I'd make good with these high brows I sure would lift my lid. I’ve got to keep the average of all the blokes that play In major and in minor leagues and sixty city clubs, Where each falls down and where he shines, and that’s no cinch I say. But if you don’t keep wise each day you're put down with the dubs. So I should worry if in class the teacher bawls me out Because the date of Shakespeare’s birth I haven’t got down pat; In sporting talk I get you, Steve, and I can read about The football games and it don’t take no English to do that. I heard my old man chewing that old rag the other day About the stunts the high schools give the kids who take the course; A bunch of fellows I know, if they’d let us have our way. Could beat 'em to a standstill without using any force. We’d have a school where credits would be given every term; A fellow missing classes would pull down a hundred plus; We’d say good night to English and to Math., and any firm That couldn’t use our product—well, that isn’t up to us. Some teachers are the limit, but some others don’t have chills; We talk in any old way, and we put it over too; They tell us to go to it if we’re shy on language frills, And if we should get cold feet they take hold and pull us through. When our school gets to going and the kids all come to it We’ll leave these cranky people who are dictionary blind To rust out on the scrap pile, lor we’ll make ours such a hit That there’ll be nothin' doin' in the poor old-fashioned grind. •SEPTEMBER. 8. Class of 1914 in school once more, also a few other people. Coach Evans’ English “moustache” visible, the envy of all the boys; his desire to be “the goat” satisfied. 9. 113 entitled to the honor of being dignified Seniors. Lucky number! Coach’s “moustache” sacrificed. 12. Rhetoricals our first week. Misses Myrtle and Bertha Isaac entertained us. OCTOBER. 16. Senior meeting. Class tantalized by the promise of an Annual—on conditions. 23. Annual Board elected. 27. Six Seniors went to the country for leaves to decorate the gym for the Senior party. Much mud. 31. Hallowe’en informal. Decorations classy. Really the boys danced. NOVEMBER. 1. First Alumni Banquet. 5. Urgent call for Basketball. Raw recruits and two veterans answer summons. 10-11-12. Forced vacation. Rubber boots and snow-shovels popular. Rumor of shortened mid-year holidays. 13. Back at work. Some still snow-bound. 120 20. First meeting of Annual Board. Hard problems face us. 21. “D” Day. Flats “ain’t gonna cry no more.” 26. Conflict between Debating Team and Annual Board: Ben Goldman and Emil Greenhut, chosen for both, resign from the Board. DECEMBER. 3. The Senior Formal decided on—to be held at the Lakewood Tennis Club. 4. Rumors afloat that the Kormaw is to entertain the Senior boys at an informal dance. 5. Lecture on Japan by Mr. Solon Severance. Mr. VVeimer presented with a counting frame. 8. Preparing for the Senior Candy Sale. 11. Kormaw entertained Senior boys. 16. Booths appear—Flats’ curiosity aroused. 17. Financial difficulties confront the class. 18. Senior Candy Sale—all previous records broken by 1914 Seniors 19. Many greetings exchanged on this last day of school—in 1913. JANUARY. 5. Everybody back with many New Year Resolutions. 6. Subscribers for Annual prominent—cause—“those yellow buttons.” 7. Senior meeting. Exciting debate over financial troubles of formal. Class assessed. 8. Results of Athletic Association’s election made known. Glee Club Dance. 9. First game of season. East Tech scores a close victory against us. 16. We score another Basketball victory against West. 19. Senior Formal at Lakewood Tennis Club. Some style. 20. Sleepy Seniors arriving at all hours of the day. 23. Two victories in one day. East High and East Tech the victims. 30. West Tech luck. FEBRUARY. 2. Report cards take another trip home. 5. New Senior officers elected. 6. I A’s begin life in Room 6. All space used and more needed. 11. Senior meeting. More money troubles. 13. Friday. Good luck all day. 14. Game with South. Only four members of the Girls’ Rooters' Club present. Our team defeated. 24. Eclipse of the sun. Commerce students failed to see it as we were detained in school and could not get to the Antarctic Continent. 130 MARCH. 2. Report cards. “Nobody loves me! Deserved a ‘P’ anyway.” 5. Junior Candy Sale. Juniors highly elated. They made more money than the Seniors. 6. Last Basketball game of the season. Lincoln beats us. 9. Ed. Kirian’s resignation from the Annual Board accepted. Walter Krauss elected. 12. Arthur Xavier elected Secretary of the Senior class in place of Ed. Kirian. 20. Senior girls defeat the Junior girls in a fast game of Basketball. 24. Seniors show their ability to conduct a meeting without a member of the Faculty present. Annual subscribers wearing the gold and white button. APRIL. 9. Debate with West Tech. The victory is ours. 10. Advisory Committee visits Commerce. 16. The Annual Concert. The Girls' Glee Club shines. 17. First announcements of the Annual Board Play appear. 30. Baseball season opens with game against West. MAY. 1. Greatest event in the history of the school. The Annual Board members appear as actors and actresses. 5. The Annual Board finally decides to go to classes. 8. “D” posters for Candy Sale appear in the halls. Best ever. 15. The Faculty shows partiality to Flats by advertising their candy sale. Each member of the Faculty tied to a stick of candy. 22. Kormaw girls have an open meeting. They gave a play at Rhetori-cals. Annual goes to press. 26. Championship Baseball game with Lincoln. They beat us 4-2. 28. Class Day. 29. We are cheated out of a holiday. Decoration Day comes on Satur- day. JUNE. 1. At last the Ecremmoc decides to give the Senior girls a dance. The great event to be held on the 5th. 2-3-4. We cram for exams. 5. Ecremmoc dance the last informal of the year. 18. Commencement. ANNUAL ECHOES. CAUGHT in this book, returning fast, The truest echoes of the past, Will sound to you, vibrant and clear, Repeated records of the year. 132 immst DEDICATION. AS a token of our esteem for our principal, whose kindness and genial disposition have endeared him to all, we gratefully dedicate this, the second East High School of Commerce Annual, to Mr. Solomon Weimer. EDITORIAL. HERE is our second Annual with the pictures, pastimes and pleasures that have entered into our school life this year. To the faculty and student body, whose loyal support has made the Annual possible, we express our sincere appreciation. May it well serve its purpose by aiding memory in the days to come, to recall the good old days spent at the East High School of Commerce. 134 Contents PAGE Title Page (Design by Clemence Nussel) ........................... 133 Dedication, Editorial ............................................ 134 Contents ......................................................... 134 Faculty .......................................................... 135 Annual Board, Picture and Names................................... 136 Annual Committees ................................................ 136 Class of 1916 .................................................... 137 Alphabet ......................................................... 138 Class of 1917 .................................................... 139 School Picture ................................................... 140 Class Histories................................................... 141 Girls’ Basketball Picture ........................................ 142 Athletics (Design by Mabel Behrend) .............................. 143 II D Basketball Team.............................................. 144 II C Basketball Teams............................................. 145 What Might Come True if You Could Imagine (Design by Esther Baumgartner) ................................................ 146 Candy Sale ....................................................... 147 Jokes (Design by Thomas McHugh) .................................. 148 Ourselves as Others See Us........................................ 149 Calendar ......................................................... 151 Tail Piece (Design by Hilda Freedman) ............................ 152 OUR FACULTY AND THEIR SAYINGS. MR. TWIGGS: “The best way to get behind is to not pay attention.” Miss Pittis: “Improve your recitation in the five minutes between bells.” Mr. Carrier: “Cut it out, now!” Miss Kraft: “One hundred times you may write: ‘I will not chew gum, in Arts.’ ” Miss Allen: “For tomorrow, class—” Miss Beman: “We will assume that—” Mr. Warfield: “Column left—march!” Miss Bandeen: “Mark time.” Mr. Prince: “Is there any one here who can play the piano?” 135 ANNUAL BOARD. Thomas McHugh .. Wilma Rothenbecker Richard Engel William Nash Esther Baumgartner .. Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editors ANNUAL COMMITTEES. LITERARY. Katherine Dunbar Wilma Rothenbecker Richard Engel Alma Moore Esther Baumgartner John Gentile JOKES AND RHYMES. Floyd Lease Thomas McHugh Ethel Jenkins Gladys Cockayne Helmuth Steglat Alice Taylor ATHLETICS. Eleanor McIntosh William H. Nash Erwin Tronstein 130 CLASS OF 1916. BENNET, BLANCHE “Cutie.” “You think just because I am small you can ‘boss’ me.” CARLSON, MINNIE “Minn.” “Oh, Great Heavens!” COHEN, FANNY “Oh, beby, ain’t you coming?” DELANEY, HELENE “I don’t care.” DUNBAR, KATHERINE. Quiet but wise. ENGEL, RICHARD “Engel.” Our noise-man. FOOTE, JAMES “Jimmy.” Small, but talkative. FOSTER, GLADYS She never says anything. FROELICH, ELSIE Her eternal smile. HOFFMAN, ALVERDA “Huffy.” “Yes, my dear.” JAMES, GARNETT “Kill it, don’t let it suffer.” JENKINS, ETHEL “Listen.” JENNINGS, RUTH “Well, I should smile.” ELEMENTS, MARY “That doesn’t worry me.” KOCH, IRMA “Sure.” KORABEK, LOUISE “Bets.” “So silly, no sense to it.” KUS, LADIMIR “Fat.” “I should worry.” LEWIS, GLADYS “Yes’m.” McHUGH, THOMAS “Tommy.” Thrifty, wise and mischievous. MCINTOSH, ELEANOR “Don’t ask me, I don’t know.” MOORE, ALMA “Sure, I have my Math.” NASH, WILLIAM Bill.” “Go on.” NUSSEL, CLEMENCE “Clem.” “Get him at second, Mr. Carrier.” OSTER, MILDRED “Milly ” “Oh, I bet my hair looks two sights.” PORTER, FLORENCE “Gee, I don’t know what to do.” PURMA, ALFRED “Al.” “Shoot the ball.” RAMAGE, BESSIE “Oh, dear, what’s the use?” REIMER, EDITH “Edie.” The horror of the flats. ROTHENBECKER, WILMA “Billie.” “Oh, ding it!” RUNKLE, NADEAN “Do you Tango?” SCHAUB, DOROTHY “This is my tin ear.” SMOLIC, FRANK Good in his work, but slow to respond, STANG, IRENE “Oh, forever more.” SWAFFIELD, RAYMOND “Swaffield.” “I've got my lesson, but—” . TEARE, WINIFRED “Win.” “Now, wouldn’t that jar you?” 137 TEMPLE, WAYNE “Temple.” “You’re a bear.” WHITE, CARL “Oh, yes.1 tt THOMPSON, EDNA Quiet and meek. WILSON, ELBERT “Yours is wrong, mine’s right.” “Tobin.” “Duck, you.” TOBIN, JOHN “Isch ga bibble, safety first.' WOOD, ALFRED Q KiKKln caffilxr fil'd VAN DE MOTTER, JOSEPHINE “Jo.” “Why-a” ZWICK, LIBBIE What do you mean? ALPHABET. A is for Arts in which we have fun. B is for Bennet and Blanche the same one. C is for Commerce, Carlson included. D is for “Flats” who should be excluded. E is for Engel, our new cheer leader here. F is for Foster and Foote who are timid, I fear. G is for Games which we all attend. H is for Hoffman, her grades we commend. I is for ink, in room seven ’twas spilled. J is for James and Jennings both skilled. K is for Korabek and Elements in brief. L is for Leighton our janitor-in-chief. M is for McIntosh and also McHugh. N is for Nussel, who is Business Manager, too. O is for Oster, to dance she would choose. R is for Riemer and Ramage, Gym is their task. Q is for questions our Wilma doth ask. R is for Riemer and Ramage in Gym it’s a task. S is for Schaub and Smolic both workers. T is for Tobin and Temple, some shirkers. U is the grade Miss Teare never gets. V is for Van de Motter, the maid who forgets. W is for Wilson and White all alone. X, Y, and Z in algebra the unknown. T. McIL, ’16. CLASS OF 1917. Aichcle, Helen Baumgartner, Esther Behrend, Mabel Brooks, George Burras, Mabel Byrnett, Anna Cashman, Margaret Clark, Juanita Cockayne, Gladys Cohn, Gertrude Collier, Carmita Connell, John Covell, Frank Crandall, Viola Crawford, Andrew Crawford, Della Creter, George Dawes, Edith Dawson, William Dill, Eugene Dillow, Clifford Downing, Charles Eggert, John Erickson, Anna Farrow, Myrtle Fenton, Grace Freedman, Hilda Friedman, Elizabeth Gaub, Richard Gentile, John Gessner, George Greenwald, Melvin Grob, Eunice Haendiges, Anna Harper, Mary Harris, Margaret Harrison, Vera Haubach, Harold Higgins, Margaret Hogue, Edith Holler, Helen Hornyak, Steve Hutton, Gertrude Iavandittie, Bessie Jackson, Wendell Johnson, May Jones, Merritt Keller, Royce Klemperer, Miriam Kock, Irma Kraft, Helen Krahn, Ruth Krickow, Hildegarde Law, Ruth Lorentz, George Madar, Rose Madsen, Esther Madsen, Helen Maier, Norman McEldowney, Myrtle Meyer, Erma Miller, Walter Minke, Ruth Morunga, Walter Mowen, Gertrude Nosek, Lillian Okkerse, Elizabeth O’Laughlin, Elmer Osborn, Ethel Pariseau, Veronica Raybon, Charles Resch, Cecelia Rueter, Hildegard Rutta, Della Sankey, Harold Schoenbeck, Eva Simon, William Sistek, Anna Skultin, Marie Sladky, Frank Smilie, Maymie Smith, Edna Smolic, Andrew Steele, Thomas Steglat, Helmuth Stem, Philip Stokes, Ruth Strasser, Catherine Stuart, Jeanette Taylor, Alice Taylor, Edna Tronstein, Erwin Wagenbauer, Lottie Weinberger, Lena Willert, Harry Wolfe, Laura Wyttenback, Alma 140 CLASS OF 1916. OH, the joys of being Sophomores! No more taunts or sneers! No more rude jokes about us, for we are now the oldest class at the East High School of Commerce! But part of the joys are crowded out by the fact that we have to be independent in our studies. There is no one to refer to when we get stuck in Mathematics or Bookkeeping. Again we are depended upon too much. How often we hear, “As II C's of course we look to you as examples of— ’ or, “As you are the oldest class in the building—” But our one consolation is the Flats. We have them trained to a very humble position. It is queer how a small number of Sophomores can terrorize a large number of Freshmen who come to school with an assumed air of importance. We enjoy ourselves very much at rhetoricals. Some of the noted men of the city speak to us on different interesting subjects. Those who are not interested at rhetoricals are stirred up by a prod in the back. The fourth period seems endless as our lunches are peacefully resting in our desks. When the dismissal bell rings at eleven-thirty, books are thrown aside, lunches are roughly grasped and we make a b-line for the lunch room. Eating is over within a short time. Then balls are gotten out, and for the next half-hour there is a lively scramble. The afternoon drags by. Then comes the usual interest in dismissal time. Aside from all the hard study, we have much fun. Never will we forget the good times of our Sophomore year. We hope to meet at West Commerce next year and remain until we graduate. Then we will go out into the world a great deal wiser and better for our four years of careful training. N the eighth of September, last year, a new class entered East Commerce. By the first of October, we were settled and everything was going along smoothly. In the room where the f'reshmen start, known as room six, the days passed very quickly. We spent our spare time getting acquainted, and soon began to know each other by such nicknames as, “Shorty,” “Curly” and “Shrimp.” The first high school party of the year was a happy time for us. We probably enjoyed the doughnuts and cider the most. The “tug of war” between the Freshmen and Sophomore boys was a great surprise. They were pulling with all their might, when the rope broke! This sent all the boys .sprawling on the ground. We Freshmen insist our side was ahead. Later in the year a D boys' basketball team was organized by Mr. Carrier, to play for the honor of our class. Our II D girls formed three teams, but, alas! only one has survived. The I D girls also have organized a team. CLASS OF 1917. HI On the morning of February second the new Flats came and were ushered to room five where they were told to remain “until called for.” We all made a scramble for the room to have a look at the new I D's, for we were sure we once looked as “green” as they did. While some of us were standing outside, one of the new boys asked, “Where is the auditorium?” Alfred Wood replied, “Take the elevator.” This entering class all seem very friendly, and, judging from their report cards, appear to be intelligent. At half-past eight of this same morning we were promoted from our upstairs room to a room downstairs, for now we were II D’s. Moving was a noisy performance. We dropped books, pencils, rulers and numberless other things. The gathering up of our lost possessions greatly increased the confusion. At last the time had come when we might use red ink, for we were going to take bookkeeping! No more sheets and sheets of ovals and letters for us. The Flats do that now. We look forward to the time when we will be Sophomores. We are sure to have as good a time next year and will, we hope, learn much more. We shall, however, remember our Freshman year and the good times we have had. i li THE BOYS. ACTIVE work in sports at the East High School of Commerce was not started till rather late in the basketball season, when a Sophomore basketball team was organized. Through the efforts of Mr. Carrier we were given the privilege of practicing and playing, on certain nights, in the gymnasium of the Park Congregational Church, which is quite near here. Five cents admission was to be charged for all games, part was to be paid to the janitor of the church and part was to go toward the school Annual. The following were picked for the team: Purma, the wrecking crew of East Commerce, and the star of every game, played forward and was also captain-elect. Wood also played forward. Nussel and Tobin were our dutiful guards. Wilson played the center position. Temple also played pivot man. Swaffield and Nash were substitute forwards. Among the games that were played were the following five: one against a group of East High boys at Westminster Church, a decisive victory; one against “Weizers” of West High School of Commerce, a defeat; one against a team composed of West Commerce Juniors and Seniors, a defeat; and two against Collin wood High, the first a defeat and the second a victory. It might be well to mention here, that whenever we did lose a game, we always gave the winners a good run for their victory. We are greatly indebted to Richard Engel, our basketball manager and cheer leader, for his untiring efforts in behalf of the team. During the season a Freshman team was organized, the players of which were: Willert, Connell, Tronstein, Gentile, Gessner, Morunga, Sladky and Miller. This team, although composed of Freshmen, showed good team work and played well whether they won or lost. The games they played were generally introductory to Sophomore ones. Among the said games were two with Collinwood, the first a victory and the sec- 143 ond a defeat, and one game with a picked team from West Commerce, which was a victory. The most spectacular game of the season, however, was the Soph-Freshie game. As was most naturally expected, the Sophs walked away with the game—38-8, the eight points being given for mercy. And now, after closing our most successful term of winter sport at the East High School of Commerce, we turn to face the sport of the coming season—baseball. W. N., '16. THE GIRLS. The girls of the school are very much interested in basketball. Several teams have been selected from the various rooms. The two that have played the most games are the All-Stars and the Sure-Shots. The players of the Sure-Shot team are: Mildred Oster and Louise Korabek, forwards; Ellen Lowe and Minnie Carlson, guards; Ruth Kinney, center, and Gladys Foster, side center. The All-Star team consists of Lib-bie Zwick and Ethel Jenkins, guards; Ruth Brock and Marjorie Alliban, forwards; Fanny Cohen, center, and Elsie Froelich, side center. Both teams have played with Park Church girls. The Sure-Shots won the one game that they played with them and won two from the All-Stars. The All-Stars won two that they played with the Church girls, and lost one. In the inter-room championship games played in April the II C’s of room 7 were the winners. 144 OUR SWARM OF BEES. Be Candid. Be Obedient. Be Manful. Be Munificent. Be Earnest. Be Reasonable. Be Courteous. Be Energetic. 1 45 COME TRUE IF YOU COULD IMAGINE WHAT MICHT MMMII ESTHER BAUMGARTNER 1. A new East High School of Commerce. 2. Mildred Oster permanent captain of the East Commerce girls’ basketball team. 3. “Jumbo” studying for forty-five consecutive minutes. 4. Hildegarde Rueter talking loud enough to be heard across a class room. 5. Della Crawford forgetting to laugh. 6. Erwin Tronstein making a recitation of three lines without saying about five “and ers.” 7. Elmer O’Laughlin coming to school early. 8. Harold Sankey awake. 9. Royce Keller hearing what’s said. 10. William Dawson without red cheeks. 11. Ladimir Kus omitting “I should worry.” 12. Freshmen not being called “Flats.” 13. Walter Morunga not ready to argue a question. 14. James Foote six feet three inches in height. 15. Ladimir Kus weighing seventy, pounds. 16. Melvin Greenwald weighing one hundred and fifty pounds. 17. Clemence Nussel four feet high. 18. Walter Morunga without a pickle in his lunch. 19. Phil Stern passing a drinking fountain without making a bluff at taking a drink. 20. Wayne Temple without a pencil behind his ear. 21. The boys taking away Alfred Purma’s title of “captain.” 22. William Nash studying for four hours at home. 23. Libby Zwick not losing one of her books. 146 CANDY SALE OF 1914. THIS year, just before the spring vacation, we raised money for our school fund and the Annual by our candy sale. The II C Class had a candy booth, a fortune teller, bowling alleys, and a zoo. The I C’s sold lemonade. Besides selling candy the II D girls had a play and the boys a vaudeville show. In an elaborately decorated booth the I D’s sold candy, peanuts and paper bouquets. They also had a fish pond which they sold out very quickly. At two-thirty the classes were dismissed and the noise and fun began. Immediately there was a large crowd around the ticket booth. Then there was a rush for the different candy booths. The alumni of the school arrived just after the sale started. Wayne Temple and Alfred Wood, gorgeously dressed, acted as barkers. After the candy and lemonade were sold out, dancing began. At five o’clock the fun ended. Everybody enjoyed the sale very much. The net proceeds were forty dollars. R. E., '16. We take a peep At Mrs. Heap To buy a bag of candy. We're always there, To fill a chair, We think her store is handy. M. G., '17. Our boys arc proud, of new jerseys loud, To wear when they basketball play. It surely seems sad, few victories they’ve had, But probably they’ll win some day. Applied Arts is pretty slow, Bookkeeping’s about as bad, English, too, doesn’t seem to go, But Mathematics drives me mad. W. J., ’17. Libbey, Fanny and Ethel All sit in Room Two. If you should try to part them You’d have a job to do. 147 I. K., ’17. Miss Allen, the ninth period: “We have a few spelling words left over from tomorrow.” It has almost been decided to furnish the penmanship classes with knives, “To cut that out.” Miss Beman to Elsie F.: “Elsie, stay on your own desk, don’t spread out.” Mr. Twiggs: “Irene, will you please answer the phone, I think it was the Cuyahoga “bell.” Carmita C. (to Mr. Carrier) : “I could not get the sixth example in yesterday’s home work.” Mr. Carrier: “Multiply the cows by the weeks.” Miss Pittis: “What is a hackney writer?” Carl W.: “A man who drives horses for rich people.” Miss Pittis: “What is a coffee house?” William N. (understanding her to say coffin house) : “A morgue.” Miss Allen: “What is the meaning of conciliate?” John T.: “To win over from a state of hospitality.” Miss Allen: “What is the meaning of laurels?” Helene D.: “Laurel is an evergreen shrub having automatic leaves.” A girl reciting on a chapter of Treasure Island said: “Jim sat down with a good appetite and ate it.” Mr. Carrier: “How can you tell the difference between cane and beet sugar?” Raymond S.: “The cane sugar resolves in water more quickly than the beet sugar.” Libby: “Do these essays have to be written on ink paper?” Mr. Carrier: “No, they’re to be written on chapter thirteen.” 148 Miss Pittis: “Who may be classed as adult parasites?” Edna T.: “Cannibals.” When specimens of flax seed oil cake in brick form were passed to Esther B. she asked: Does the flax grow in this shape?” Miss Allen: “What is the meaning of tournament?” Ruth K.: “A contest for companionship.” Miss Pittis: “Name a by-product of sugar.” Myrtle Me.: Oxygen of hydrogen. Miss Pittis hearing a commotion in the basketball court beside her room sent Elmer 0. to see if those were “Our boys.” Elmer 0.: “No, they’re our girls.” Miss Kraft: “Class, I want you to draw a five-inch square.” John C.: “How long is it?” OURSELVES AS OTHERS SEE US. Our master here is Mr. Twiggs tall, Who stops all running through the hall. His office is placed way up so high He seems like a god looking down from the sky. M. B., ’17. There is a boy at Commerce High, And he has great renown. The reason for it—you know why— He never was known to frown. W. J., ’17. Our William Nash is very rash, One day in school he broke a rule To ask, “How do you debit cash?” There is a teacher in room number seven, The order she keeps reminds one of heaven, With her you don’t dare turn your head, Or sharpen your pencil if you’ve broken its lead. M. B., ’17. 149 Oh, Mister Leighton, with your brooms, Your dust cloth and your ladder, And with your presence in our rooms, You surely make us gladder. M. S., '17. Over at the lunch room Where the students crowd at noon, There are mince pies, and bread and ham, And also beef, and veal and lamb, Pie-plant and huckle-berry pie, Pears, plums and grapes, oh, me, oh, my! G. G.. '17. The walls were painted tan and brown, And Grace got paint on her new gown. All the woodwork was newly varnished, And the boys’ hands all looked tarnished Because they didn’t see the sign Which hung on the wall from five to nine, Telling them that the paint was new. Did I see it? Say, did you? M. Me.. ’17. There is a young fellow called Jim, Who is rather inclined to be slim. We lost him one night When he dropped out of sight Through a crack in the floor of the gym. T. McH., ’16. Elbert Wilson is taller than Jim, But is not a bit thicker than “him.” It would take three shoe ties To make one of his size And a hat-pin would do for each limb. T. McH., ’16. You’ll agree our strong man is Purma, Than whom none are stronger or firmer; His playing’s a treat, Yet he can take a defeat, And from him you’ll ne’er hear a murmur. T. McH., ’16. 150 CALENDAR. SEPTEMBER, 1913. 8—School began. 19—The first rhetoricals of the term occurred. Most “flats” wondered what the word “rhetoricals” meant. 22—Walter Peck appeared in a snow-white sweater. I wonder how long it will remain white! 26—Mr. Peter Witt’s advice was, “Do not walk in front of a car.” OCTOBER, 1913. 17—W. J. Springborn, Director of Public Service, addressed the school. 31—Hallowe’en party. Room three was decorated with cats and witches riding on brooms. Refreshments were served. The former East High School of Commerce pupils were present. NOVEMBER, 1913. 6—State Senator Isadore Grossman spoke to the school on “Efficiency.” 28—Two days’ vacation. Mr. Twiggs advised us against too much turkey. DECEMBER, 1913. 5—“Be inquisitive,” was Dr. Dan F. Bradley’s advice. 11— All Stars versus Park Congregational Church. 12— Dr. C. C. Arbuthnot )f Western Reserve University talked of “Methods of Business Management.” 19—The school entertained itself. Alice Taylor recited. A part of the “Bird’s Christmas Carol” was dramatized. 22—We had no school for two weeks!! JANUARY, 1914. 5—All the pupils appeared in better spirits after the vacation. It might be well to have vacation often. 12—A girls’ dramatic club was organized. 12—10-1. The Church girls won from the All-Stars. 19—A lantern at last! Also the use of the West High School of Commerce lantern slides. Mr. Dutton shows us how to use our lantern. 19—Think of what we missed! While we were on our way to the West Side a fire occurs in the cooking school. Mr. Carrier, with the help of a fire extinguisher, puts it out. 22—New cement tops have been put on the registers. 22—An Annual Rally. Two of the West Commerce Seniors gave us a talk on the Annual of 1914. 22—A Farewell Party to the II C’s. Sure-Shots, 6; All-Stars, 2. West Commerce Boys, 15; East Commerce Boys, 13. The class-rooms looked like picnic grounds after the ice-cream cones and popcorn-balls had been served. 27-28—The term tests. 29-30—No school. We pupils need a rest. 151 FEBRUARY, 1914. 2—New flats arrived. Two classes came instead of one. 12— Girls of Room Seven elected basketball captains. 13— Dr. C. E. Burton discriminates between “Myself and Everybodv Else.” 20— The pupils enjoyed the stories and jokes of Mr. W. G. Rose. 27—Don’t you blame Mr. Alexander any more. He has accounted for the bad weather. MARCH, 1914. 1—All the pupils were amazed when they hear that the school was to be remodeled. Some pupils got lost; and even a teacher did not know where her class recited. 5—Mr. Gregory showed pictures of the iron and steel industry. That lantern is certainly getting used. 5—All-Stars, 27; Church Girls, 3. 12— Sophs: Coll in wood, 11; Commerce, 22. Flats: Collinwood, 5; Commerce, 3. 13— The boys and girls allowed the last fifteen minutes to dance. The boys were quite bashful. 18— Rabbi Wolsey addressed the school. 27—Candy Sale. Which was the best no one could judge. But our Annual pictures will show That our Candy Sale sure was a go. APRIL, 1914. 7— After the Spring vacation we come back, ready for the “last lap.” 16—Professor Bourne of Western Reserve University showed pictures of Paris. 21— “Look happy, now!” Every one was smiling, for we had our pictures taken. 24—Assistant Superintendent Henry C. Muckley was the speaker. 24—The Annual went to print! MAY, 1914. 1—We were addressed by Director of Public Utility, Chas. W. Stage. 8— A Scotch Day. A talk on Scotland was given by Dr. A. B. Meldrum of the Old Stone Church. Master Burke, dressed as a Scotch laddie, sang the Scotch songs. 19— The school entertained itself with a concert. Alice Taylor recited. JUNE, 1914. 12—A farewell party was given to the II C’s. We are sorry to have them go. 16—The dreaded tests—and then vacation! E. Mcl., ’16. 152 AUTOGRAPHS 163 AUTOGRAPHS 154 AUTOGRAPHS 155 AUTOGRAPHS 150 AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS 15S AUTOGRAPHS 160 PUBLISHING HOUSE OF THE EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION C. UAUSKR. . . ACtNT