Commerce High School - Commerce Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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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.

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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

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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.