Cowley College - Tiger Daze Yearbook (Arkansas City, KS)

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A. C. JUNIOR COLLEGE MAGAZINE 19 COLLEGE PICNIC Shove - Push - Bing - Bang, were the sounds that issued forth from before the bulletin board as the freshmen tried to get at least a glance at the mysterious question mark. However, they were only to be disappointed in finding that one glance was going to be of no conse- quence to them and many of the lazier ones abandoned the effort until a later date. Albeit, it was almost as well, for those that did read it were almost as mystifed as before. It did look rather suspicious though — a plate, a tin cup, and old clothes. First it was whispered that the sign was merely to mislead the poor innocent freshmen and one went so far as to state that they must think us aw- ful simps. Ideas and rumors of ideas followed. Curiosity wa.xed so strong that on Monday evening, April 19, the street in front of the building was filled with curious looking people.- At the time I remember I was extremely glad I had not let Bobs (my watch dog) come as he had wished, We had been there only a few minutes when a truck steamed up Second street, anchoring not far from the side entrance. After that the poor fresh- mens ' mind began to clear a little and they seemed to realize that they were supposed to get aboard. That is to say, they realized it (after several craltesl and ipackages had been safely placed in the end towards the chauffeur. It was only a short time until all the available (and some unavailable) space had. 1 een taken and in a shorter time still some of our members began to disgrace cur college with such slang as: Let ' s get gone, What ' s holding the buggy? i nd several others I do not care to men- tion. The ride that followed was very eventful, very bumpy, and at times very doubtful, it being necessary for the rear and second class passengers to get off and push. At one time on our journey our sympathy was called forth. One of our honorable professors and his more honorable wife were compelled to halt about half-way up a steep incline to de- cide what mysterious trouble had caus- ed their means of transportation to stall. Taking it all in all, however, the death rate was comparatively low considering the danger it was necessary to go through. After the truck had come to a perfect standstill and the occupants thereof had been unloaded and were endeavoring to round out their flatten- ed bodies, something terrible happened. At least (judging from the ' screams that i ' sued from the direction of the river) we were preparing to add more names to BOYS A Charge Service on a Ten Payment Plan at Regular Cost Prices It ' s a Chance to Buy as You Want, Pay as You Can, Enjoy Highest Quality Merchandise At Fairest Cash Prices THE PEOPLE ' S STORE •!• ' •

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18 A. C. JUNIOR COLLEGE MAGAZINE Y. M. C. A. The College Y. M. C. A., under the su- pervision of R. H. Lane, and through the efforts of Leroy Plumley, president of the organization, and a lively bunch of fellows helping them, have had some fine meetings, not to mention the feeds every other Tuesday, since the Christmas hol- idays. Meetings were held at the Methodist church, in joint session with the Hi-Y, in order that both groupis might secure the benefits of the fine talks. The last meeting of the year was held at the Christian church. B. V. Edworthy was present at this meeting and after giving a short talk on Camp Wood, he helped in the installation of officers for the ensuing year. With a larger enroll- ment expected next year in Junior Col- lege, much will be expected inthe Y. M. C. A. work next year. rotten luck and highly seasoning it with profanity. Stubby muttered to himself. That fella don ' t know how to fish. I ' d sure like to have his ' quipment though. Pres- ently he was back in his old place and, puckering up his lips, began to whistle a favorite tune. — Clyde Harris. ORATION AND DECLAMATION The Junior College again upheld its ex- ceptional record this year When Robert McMlchael won first place in oration at the contests held at Independence, April 20. Helen Alexander, the representative in declamatiton, did not place, however. This was the first time that Bob had tried oration. The oration was entitled A Challenge to Intelligence. Helen ' s reading was The Laughter of Leen. Both the contests were coached by Miss Pauline B. Sleeth, teacher of the public speaking class. No trophies or medals were awarded Parsons won second in oratory. Coffey- ville third, and Port Scott fourth. In declamation, Port Scott won first and Parsons second. This is the second time that Arkansas City has taken first in oration; Margaret Rothfus won first at Coffeyville last year with the oration The Cry of the Chil- dren. A silver loving cup was awarded last year, the only one that the College possesses. One day Mae Marsh was admiring Miss Clough ' s new scarf. She kept saying how pretty he was and asking where she got him. She must have the idea that anything draped around the should- ers would just naturally be he. . . . , . „ Onyx Hosiery, Pointex Heel ORMISTON ' S For SHOES Dr. Scholl ' s Foot Comfort Service ♦ ■

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20 A. C. JUNIOR COLLEGE MAGAZINE the casualty list. We reached the scene a few minutes later, only to find that a few delicate and dignified young ladies had been pushed off a slight embank- ment by a few rowdy boys and were screaming merely because it seemed the only proper thing to do. Out of one corner of my eye I noticed that the pack- ages were being unloaded and placed by a large tree not far from the river, so we turned out backs upon the more un- interesting, and walked slowly in that direction. I am able to place the word slowly there because we did not wish to call attention to our movements and de- cided that we could probably gain time that way. I believe in the long run we did, for we had nearly reached the tree before we heard the thundering herd be- hind us and although some of them over- took us, we managed, I think, to be in the upper one-fourth. For the next few minutes if you had tried to speak I really believe that you could have been heard; to be entirely truthful the only noise of consequence was the sizzling of the coffee. I do not blame them, how- ever, for the food was very GOOD and I suppose the students had not eaten for some time. And if you do not mind, I believe I shall write that SOME TIME in that fashion. The next thing, as I recall, after that deep quiet, was the incident of the coffee. Someone had had the forethought to place it in the center of the flames, where it was dis- tinctly easy to reach. There was one man, nevertheless, hero enough to brave the flames, and as I remember, by stand- ing upon his head he was able to secure a few cups. The rest was used for dish water in order that we might wash the paper plates we had been using; it did seem such a shame to throw them away dirty. That ' s about all I am able to recall, with the exception of a few tight rope walking exhibitions, where the fit- test survived. Oh, yes, I nearly forgot: A good time was reported by all. — Izola Mann. t ' OEMS BY AL3IEDA GILKEY Imitation of Lio Po. The little,, yellow bird In his wicker cage, Swings to and fro. Cheerily he trills A song. The happy, mellow song Of the golden bird, Floats far and near, Filling the room With hope. 4..—, - Receive Our Hearty Congratulations On Your Successful School Year -.•-♦-•.••.. -««•.. - ., , GILBREATH ' S The Store For Women §•[— — Mil ' Id — MM HII — HII ll.l till UK nil HI — +