Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

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C. J. FREW7, The Florist, State St. Ix cal Phone 281 11 FOOTBALL BANQUET. The football team and their girl friends were given a banquet at the home of Robert Smith, by the mothers of the eight senior members of the eleven. The banquet was served at eight o’clock amid surroundings that were very beautiful. The class colors, maroon and white, formed the predominant note in the decorations, the faultless taste and richness of which shoved the work of a master hand. A variety of beautiful pennants added a great deal to the inviting appearance of the interior of the house. It was a roast pig banquet, and the elegant menu was served in four courses. The following toasts were given by members of the team, coaches, and friends: Prof. Smith, one of the coaches, acted as toastmaster. History of C. H. S. team in the past four seasons, Fred G. Green. “Team Work. Presented by Alva Belding, the team’s captain and one of the best players. “Hero Worship. By Marjory Abbott., a very good subject for her. “Watchful Eyes.” Jay Keidel. “Coming Victories. Prof. Helman, the team’s other coach. “Our Mentors—The Coaches.” Robert Smith. “Rubbing It In. Glenn Roberts. “The Man Behind.” Roy Blanchard. “Our Swimming Pond.” Albert Hall. Miss Louise Kahler gave a pleasing talk on the subject, “A Matter of Eligibility.” She also spoke many encouraging words to the members of the team, telling them how to overcome this ofttimes disagreeable handicap. After the toasts, Frank Good was honored by being made captain of the team for 1912, and he thanked the boys in the eincerest terms for the confidence thus reposed in him, and assured them that he would earnestly endeavor to fulfill the trust. THE JUNIORS GO SLEIGHING. About eighteen of the “Jolly Juniors” met at the home of Mabel Smith on Liberty street, Saturday evening at six o’clock and -from there were taken in two “bobs” to the home of Guy Huston, one of the Juniors, in Farnham.

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10 THE TATTLER tic vapors into the countenance of the Senior, speedily lures him into dreamland. Visions of Senior parties and blueblood maidens flit before his brain. At length he takes the form of a forest hunter, clad in skins and running beside his faithful hound Nebuchadnezzar. Numerous tracks of lions, elephants and sparrows are seen on the landscape but the hunter looks at these in scorn and, whistling to his dog, bounds onward. He is after larger game. At length Nebuchadnezzar disappears into a thicket and, huntsman like, the hunter 'prepares for action. The approach of game is heard. He sees his victim, takes a quick, but deadly aim, and fires. As Nebuchadnezzar rushes forth from the thicket with one ear missing he is suddenly changed into a terrible red and black demon, which dashes forward bent on mischief of some sort to the mighty hunter. The Senior trembling with fear thinks his last day on earth is at hand and remembering all the wrongs he ever did in his life thinks this is the summons of his final reckoning. He must try to escape, so he beats a hasty retreat in the direction in which he came. The demon is coming behing at a break neck pace. There has to be some means of escape. The demon is nearly up with him. Suddenly as he comes to the edge of a steep cliff a bottomless lake looms up below which he never knew existed. He cannot turn back now for the demon is near at hand! He is up with him! All hope is gone! He jumps for his life! A loud splash is heard, a yell, and Blanchard has fallen forward into the tub of water. CHASE BROWN, '13. GIFTS FROM THE FACULTY. (?) Mr. Henry will distribute gum in all his classes, Monday, Wednesda and Friday of each week. (“Yucatan” or “Blackjack”). Mr. Helman offers fifty dollars reward for information as to who stole the examination papers. Mrs. Howard will give aprons to all girls who forget to bring clean ones. Miss Burrington and Miss Leet offer two dollars per day for good farm hands next summer. Mr. Smith will give sweater coats to all players who succeed in getting twenty baskets each game. Miss Kahler will give each Senior a “medal” with the word excellent on it. Mr. Davis is going to give his penmanship class fountain pens. (Some time next week). Miss Ford will present her history classes gold leaf note books on her wedding day. Miss Bain is making Mr. Helman a leather cigar case, and also a beautiful painting for his new home. Mr. Wilson has already under construction a large wagon to be used on the Burrington and Leet farm, west of the city. (The farmers are coming to town). Miss Hodge will excuse each student in each of her classes, who remains after school for eight weeks.

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12 THE TATTLER There was “music in the air” the whole way, and with the assistance of Prof. Davis and Clayton Webb, the time passed quickly. Upon arriving at their destination, the girls set about preparing a very appetizing meal, and as the attendance was less than expected, everyone had plenty of “potatoes.” Some members of the class had a remarkable capacity for pickles and popcorn balls. Music and dancing were enjoyed by the participants and spectators and amid hearty thanks for the hospitality shown they started homeward. Mr. and Mrs. Davis again displayed their ability to chaperone the Juniors and help along with the fun. The party was pronounced a decided success. SENIOR PARTY. On Friday night, February 9th, the Senior class and most of the faculty were entertained at the Andrews home, west of the city, by the Misses Andrews and Irvin. The affair was a Valentine party and the house was beautifully decorated with red hearts, a combination of the class colors and the spirit of St. Valentine. Several members of the party gave vocal and instrumental selections. Those present were then given a mismatched list of famous lovers and were required to match them properly. Hazel Rawdon won the prize and Roy Blanchard was consoled. The guests were then paired off and given ten minutes to talk together. At the end of this time the wrote a description of the person with whom they had been talking. A delicious four-course luncheon was served after which the descriptions which had been written earlier in the evening were read. SENIORS JOURNEY TO MONROE. About twenty members of the Senior class, accompanied by Miss Ford and Miss Bain, journeyed in a sleigh to Monroe Center. Everyone was prepared to meet Arctic conditions and did meet them, too. On the way out one of the members was overcome by the cold and was carried into a farm house to be picked up on the return trip. One of the pleasant features of the trip was the ocean wave effect, secured by driving over the drifted roads. On one occasion we seemed to strike the bottom, at any rate all hands had to get out and lift the sleigh out of the trough of the wave in w'hich it was stuck. We found the Grange hall warm and bright when w'e arrived. After v'e had thawed out we played several old-fashioned games and danced. A hot country supper was the next thing on the program, then after making a few repairs to the sleigh, we started home. Our return trip was also fraught with excitement. We drove quietly along for a wdiile and then turning out to avoid a drift, we were gently precipitated into a drift of soft snow. We picked up our disabled member and gave him a very warm reception, ror soon after his arrival we capsized. Those present were the Misses Barnum, Abbott, Eagles, Franklin, Andrew's, Irvin, Pearce, Kepple, Lapham, Hunt and Rawdon, and the Messrs. Stone, Mason, Bonnell, Green, Hall, Blanchard and Smith.