Commerce High School - Commerce Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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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

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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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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.