Commerce High School - Commerce Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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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.

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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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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