Cushing High School - Oiler Yearbook (Cushing, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 166 of the 1923 volume:

€x lUims 1923 Clarence Richardson Editor Floyd Benny Business Manager SOUTHWESTERN ENGRAVING COMPANY i ) foftWortVDalUi (j Dedi6s4tion To the members of the Lion's and Rotary Clubs, and to all other citizens of Cushing who have cooperated with us in all school activities, we, the Seniors, most respectfully dedicate The Oiler of 1923 L rLlSrl IS.I 1 1 l rl IC I 1«?I X I I«SI 1,21121 U L ORE ORD If in the dim haze of the distant future, when many a fcrain of sand has trickled through the hour lass of time, these pa es shall reflect the friendship and joy of our hifch school life and awaken recollections of happy days spent in old Cushing Hi h, then this book will be memory’s dearest possession. igrraFITqg! I Zfi Zn?l I X'IgXTSn] tfufftfclfccfttfftfctifetfc Our Old Home To C. H. S. Play up! Cheer up! Toil on! We too have our appropriate song; The summer joys will soon be gone— But C. H. S. will live on and on. Play up, my comrade play! I too am on my way; It is true that this life will soon be gone— But C. H. S. will live on and on. Play up! Cheer up! But our time is o’er, I hear a knocking at the door; Comrades, don’t forget when we hush the song— C. H. S. will live on and on. —Virginia Walton. THAT’S CUSHING HIGH We hurry here, we hurry there, Hurry, hurry everywhere. Gee, you never saw the like, Of a hurry and a hike, That’s Cushing High. But you watch us as we go, Hurrying on to and fro. Our banner, it is in the sky, Motto. “Do it now or die.” That’s Cushing High. G. A. COFFEY Superintendent of City Schools J. W. WHIPPLE Principal of High School Oklahoma A. M. College B. S. ’20 MRS. SEARCY History Oklahoma A. M. College B. S. '17 GEORGIA SELLARS Commercial Department Bowling Green Business University Oklahoma University ADA SCROGGS English Oklahoma A. M. College B. S, MAGDALEN WINKELMAN English Oklahoma A. M. College B. S. University of Colorado ’20 MARY TATUM Physics Oklahoma A. M. College B. S. ’22 WALTER FINLEY Manual Training Arkansas University Mec. Arts ’07 Oklahoma A. M. College MAY COFFEY Home Economics Oklahoma A. M. B. S. '22 LORETTA BELT Modern Languages University of Oklahoma A. B. '18 HELEN PLUMMER Mathematics and French Monticello Seminary Oklahoma University A. B. '20 MRS. MEEKS Domestic Science Oklahoma A. M. College B. S. '10 MR. ARMITAGE Athletics and Science S. W. T. C. Life Cert. '22 MARIE JACKSON Music Oklahoma University A. B. '21 MRS. HASKINS Expression C. S. T. C. Oklahoma Life Cert. ’16 N. W. U. Illinois Kendall College RABBIT WILLIAMS Athletics and Agriculture Oklahoma A. M. College B. S. ’22 MR. KEETII Eighth Grade and Music P. A. M. C. 1st Grade Cert. '15 ERA GANDY Eighth Grade Central State Normal ’20 ELIZA BET Eighth E. C. S. N. I SCHOOL DAYS In the days in early fall, At school we gather, one and all. Shaking little Freshmen; Starting in with greatest vim, Knowing we must sink or swim. When the fall comes round again, So do we, but proud and vain, Haughty little Sophomores, We give all our time to pleasure, Carefree little Sophomores. When again we come to school Holding lightly every rule, Sensible old Juniors; Studying not by night or day, Heeding not what teachers say, Pleasure loving Juniors. But when Seniors we become, Then we really make things hum, Jolly good Seniors! Studying nothing, learning less. All our knowledge is a mess, Pleasure seeking Seniors. —Wanita Harmon. 5 ENIE R Ud. CECIL ARMS Zekc” C. H. S. '19-'20-'21-'22-,23 Foot Ball ’19- 20-’2I-'22 Base Ball 21 Motor Club '20 Basket Ball '20 Spoof Hound '22 Wrestling '23 President of Class '23 '•Great icorks arc performed, not bp much strength, but by perseverance.” WANITA SHOUP Joy C. H. S. ’20-’21-'22-'23 Home Economics ‘20 Psychology ’21 Class President '21 A Club '21 Hoot Owl '22 Gym '23 Class Secretary and Treas. '23 She hath a heart for every joy.” ELIZABETH WHITE Beth” C. H. S. ’20-'21-’22-’23 Dramatic Club '20 Psychology '21 Hoot Owl '22 Calendar Editor '23 Marriages arc made 1� Heaven.” CLARENCE RICHARDSON Richy” C. H. S. ’20-’21-’22-’23 Story Telling Club ‘20 Psy. Club '21 Sergeant at Arms '23 Spoof Hounds '22 Editor in Chief Oiler '23 Glee Club ’23 Tennis Team '23 “He’s the baby of our class; witty, silly, what a task.” : 1®JS OFFICERS CECIL ARMS.................................................President ELIZABETH WHITE...................................................V. President WANITA SHOUP................................Secretary and Treasurer CLARENCE RICHARDSON Sergt. at Arms Class Flower.................................Rose Class Colors..................Old Rose and Grey Class Motto. Pei)” DOROTHY CRENSHAW C. H. S. ’20-'21-’22- 23 Home 13c. ’20 Dramatic Clul '21 Spoof Hounds '22 Pres. Glee Club '23 Yell Header of C. II. S 23 Asst. Editor of Oiler ‘23 Class Secy. ’21 •She carries 'Pep' and 'sunshine' she tjocs.” CAUL HATHAWAY C. H. S. ’20-'21 -'22-'23 Dramatic Club 21 Phys. Club '22 Glee Club ’.23 Motor Club 20 Full of icisc sales and modern JUANITA ARMS C. H. S ’20-’21-’22-,23 Home Be. '20 Psychology '21 Hoot Owl '22 Gym '23 •'Pleasure and action make the short.” WAYNE EDGKRTON C. H. S. 20-’21-’22-’23 Pres. Motor Club '20 Foot Ball '21 -'22-'23 Base Ball '20-'21-'22-'23 Track '23 Wrestling '23 Spoof Hound '22 Glee Club '23 Story Telling '21 ‘'His peats but poung. but his old. L.YNDAL HUDSON C. H. S. '21-'22-’23 Shamrock High '20 Alpha Beta Phi '20 Hoot Owl '23 Gym Club '23 Keep pour smile pinned on, it another chccr. with her as ••Mug” instances.'’’ Nlta hours seem •Sheik’’ experience “Peggy may give MILDRED McCLURE “Peggy B. H. S. ’21--22 Glee and Literary '21-'22 C. H. S. 23 Girls’ Track ’23 Glee Club ’23 -Good thittgs come in small packets.” LOIS ANDERSON Andy A. H. S. ’2I-'22 C. H. S. ’23 Glee Club '23 Basket Ball ’21-’22 Prosperity to the man that ventures to please her.” LEVI K EXXELLY Cannary Decatur. III. High School ’20-'21 Cushing High School '22-’23 Spoof Hound '22 Glee Club ’23 •’ awoke one morning and I found myself famous.” GRACE BRILEY ’’Kitty C. H. S. ’20-’21-’22-’23 Dramatic Club '20 Shakes| eare Club '21 Hoot Owl '22 Basket Ball ’23 Gym ’23 ’She is a woman, therefore to be won.” KI TH HOLDERREAD ’’Sammle C. H. S. ’20-'21-'22-'23 Reading Club ’20 Eirst Aid Club ’21 Spoof Hound '22 Glee Club ’23 If I hare done well it is that which I have desired L •Midge” KM IL Y HARRIS C. H. S. ’20-’21-'22-'23 Home Be. '20-'21 Spoof Hound ’22 Glee Club ’2� Vice Pres. Glee Club ’23 Typist of Oiler ’23 Infinite riches in a little room.’' JESSE WELCH Jes” P. A. M. C. ’ 16- 21 Athenian Club '16 U. S. Army ’17-’19 Sewell Literature Society ’16-'21 C. H. S. '23 Nobody thinks of him other than as a worker and a man. LUCILLE GARMAN Cille” C. H. S. ’20-,21- 22-'23 Reading Club '20 Shakespeare Club '21 Hoot Owl ’22 Normal Training ’23 Gym 23 Her ways arc ways of pleasantness.” CLIFTON GROSSMAN Preach” Cherokee High School '20 Enid High School '21 Cushing High School ’22-'23 Foot Ball ’23 Glee Club '23 Hoot Owl s '22 'The sweetest hours I spend arc spent with her. ALMA BLAIR C. H. S. '20-'21-’22-'23 Better Reading Club '20 Shakespeare '21 Spoof Hounds '22 Gym '23 A mind at peace “Brownie” with all the world. “Billy VIOLET McDANIEL C. H. S. ’20-'21-'22-'23 •Motor Club 20 Shakespeare Club ‘21 Hoot Owl '22 Class Secy. '22 Photo Editor '23 t« welcome os the flowers in May. OLIVE HOUGH “HufNc C. H. S. '20-'21-'22-'23 Reading Club '20 Home He. '21 Glee Club ’22 Hoot Owl '22 Basket Ball '23 1 daughter of the gods divine. Toll and divinely fair. JACK MONTGOMERY Jack C. H. S. '20-’21-'22-'23 Motor Club '20 Story Telling: Club '21 Base Ball ’21-'22-'23 Capt. Base Ball '22-'23 Glee Club '23 Class President ’22 •• � worthiness docs challenge much re- spect. ALMA PAUL Smiles C. H. S. '20-'21-,22-’23 Worth While Reading Club '21 A Club '21 -'22 Shakespeare Club '22 Gym ’23 ‘‘She hath an eye that smiles into all hearts. MARIE FOSTER Pet” C. H. S. ’20-'21-’22-’23 Dramatic Club '20 Glee Club ’21-'22-’23 Sec. Glee Club '23 Psychology Club '21 Hoot Owl '22 Alumni Editor '23 “A heart and head of gold she wears. 2 MARIK POWERS ‘Reo” C. H. S. ’20- 21-'22-'23 Reading Club '20 Parliamentary Law Club '21 Glee Club 22 Hoot Owl 22 Basket Ball '23 “The most manifested sign of wisdom is the continued cheerfulness.” BRUCE GLENN Spark Plug C. H. S. '20-'21- 22-'23 Motor Club '20- 21 Spoof Hounds '22 ‘•Of all wild beasts on earth or in sea. the greatest is a woman. OLIVE MORGAN Joe” C. H. S. ’20-’21-'22-'23 Home Ec. '20-'21 Glee Club '22 Hoot Owls '22 Gym '23 Basket Ball '23 “Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low; an excellent thing in a woman. JOHN MARTIN 'Johnnie' C, H. S. '21-’22-'23 Psychology Club '21 Base Ball '22-'23 Foot Ball '21 -'22 Hoot Owl '22 •• is character no man can touch.’ GLADYS PIPPENGER “Pip C. H. S. '21-'22-'23 Story Telling Club '2« Home Economies '21 Hoot Owl '22 Gym '23 ‘■Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep. ” WM Pollyanna MARY McLAURY C. H. S. ’20-’21-'22-'23 Home Ec. '20 First Aid Club ’21 Hoot Owl ’22 Gym 23 “A happy disposition is a gift of nature. ETHEL DOLLAR Kid C. H. S. '20-’21-,22-'23 Home Ec. 20-'21 Hoot Owl '22 Gym '23 Basket Ball '23 My crown is called content; a crown it is that seldom kings enjoy.” FLOYD BENNY Benny” B. H. S. ’20-’21 C. H. S. '22- 23 Linfield Lit. Society '21 Spoof Hounds '22 Business Mj;r. Oiler '23 Basket Ball '23 •• Benny docs as much for Uncle Sam as he has dotic for C. 11. S. what more can tee ask t” NUMA WHILLOCK • Jolly S. H. S. 20-'21-'22 C. H. S. '23 Home Economics '20 Bronze and Blue Club '22 Debate '21-’22 Senior Class Reporter '23 -She has the habit of taking debating by the tablespoonsful.” REFA PIDCOCK Rcfr” Sheridan. Wyo. '2ft C. H. S. 21-'22-'23 Shakespeare '21 Hoot Owl '22 Gym '23 Basket Ball '23 '•Cheerfulness is the very flower of health.” MILDRED TESKBY “Mllly C. H. S. 20- 21- 22- 23 Homo Planning '20 Home Economics '21 S|K� of Hounds '22 Gym Club '23 “8he in wine, yet nhe nayn little.” MARJORIE WALTON “Marge ’ C. H. S. '20-’21-’22-'23 Dramatic Club '20-'21 Glee Club '22-'23 Hoot Owl '22 Class Secy. '20 Joke Bditor '23 •Uy diligence she shall win her way.” OLIVER OWEN “Keg C. H. S. '20-'21-'22-'23 Motor Club '20-'2l S|K� of Hounds '22 Foot Ball 20-'21- 22 Basket Ball '23 Gym '23 He will never die of overwork for he doesn't believe in it.” OPAL HARRIS “O'Pal” C. H. S. '20-’21-'22-'23 Motor Club '20 Home Economics 21 Spoof Hound '22 Glee Club '23 •‘Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace. RUTH HOLMES “Ruthle” C. H. S. 20-'21-'22-'23 Tennyson Club '20 Glee Club '20 Psychology Club '21 Hoot Owl '22 Basket Ball '23 Snap Shot Editor '23 And when a fellow is in the ease You know all other things give place.” mMM CLASS HISTORY IN the fall of nineteen nineteen, a new class of seventy-two Freshmen entered the assembly hall of Cushing; High School. We were welcomed in the usual way, that is, the way that was usual in those ancient times. The Sophomore boys proved to be excellent barbers and they had a good chance for becoming better, practicing on the Freshman boys. People say that we were certainly a green looking bunch, and black and blue also, when we started to High School, but since that time there has been a remarkable change. We started right in as a class to make our name famous from the start. We met and elected Dorothy Howerton president. She surely had a tough job of getting about seventy-two of us “Fresh from the country,” to listen to reason. We chose for our class sponsors, Miss Harmon and Mr. Tillotson. Our class colors were “Old Rose and Gray.” We chose unusual colors because we felt that we were indeed an unusual class, and flaunted no colors, save those to which we swore our individual allegiance. Our motto, “Tonight we launch, where shall we anchor?” is thus put into practical demonstration, even at that early stage of our greatness, and we feel that it prompted us wisely and well in the selection of the old rose and gray, that we blended together to symbolize our characteristic principles. Old rose is the symbol of richness, value, depth of true cul- ture, inspiration, and the true wisdom that is not of today alone, but of all times. It is the ancient symbol of eternal life and knowledge that endures throughout the ages in the tones of philosophic lore, with no spot nor stain to mar or blur the perfection of its manifestation. It cannot be eradicated nor any part of its tone obliterated. On the canvasses of the world’s masterpieces it represents the secret hue that the modern artist seeks in vain to unearth from the spirit-forces of those who have passed on to other spheres. But “the tubes are twisted and dried,” and only the resultant hue remains to lead men on to further effort and more exhausting search. Therefore it represents an ideal yet unattained—a goal still to be sought for—an inspiration ever fresh and new to hold the interest of aspiring humanity. All this was the old rose to us. The gray stands for the fleeting clouds of life, just gray enough to temper the hot sun to suit our needs—just gray enough to keep its brightness mellowed down to fit the eye that needs must look on human scenes awhile, and elsewise would be blinded by the glare of too much sun—too rich a radiance! And we must not forget nor would we once neglect to weigh it well, the memory of that cloud of olden times of which we read that went before and led the way by day of those who followed on, and found the same to be at night a pillar of living fire! So may we all be led throughout our lives—our cloud by day, the gray, and eternal life when the day is o’er. Thanks to the watchful vigilance kept by our sponsors we went successfully through the first of our High School career. Again in September, when the signal called us to the assembly hall, we were there with all of our pep and enthusiasm. There were only fifty-five of us now, the others having left to attend school elsewhere. We again called our class to order and elected Wanita Shoup president. Miss Harmon and Miss Belt were our sponsors. This, our Sophomore year, was to be one of great activity on our part. The first of our enterprises was a masquerade party given at Miss Harmon’s house. Of all the different kinds of paraphernalia, worn by human beings, they were best represented here. Boys dressed as girls, girls dressed as boys, clowns, and old maids, and even the old farmers were there. We had numerous weinnie roasts and parties, and at the end of the year we all agreed that it had been an enjoyable one. As Juniors we began to feel the responsibility of our position. Our number was now decreased to thirty-three. Jack Montgomery was chosen to lead us through the joys and sorrows that were to be ours for this year. As our class sponsors we called for the services of Miss Winkleman and Mrs. (Pyeatt) Clark. Assisted by our sponsors we gave numerous weinnie roasts and parties. We also held sandwich sales and pie sales to pay for our picture in the Annual. The Junior play, “Professor Pepp,” was given to pay for the Junior-Senior ban- quet, which was given at the close of the year. The play was a great success and added great fame to the class of ’23 as actors. Another event of great importance was, Miss Pyeatt’s getting married to a Mr. Clark. We knew now that we would have to part with her the next year as she was going to settle down and live the simple life. CLASS HISTORY—Continued Of course as Juniors our position in life was now much higher than it had been two years before and we were now getting ready to lead the school through the fol- lowing year. At last we reached the last year of our journey in C. H. S. We realized the digni- fied position we now held and entered the role of Seniors with our heads held high. There were only thirty-seven of us this year to fill this responsible position. Cecil Arms was elected president and as our sponsors we again called for the faithful services of Miss Winkleman, also Miss Coffey, Miss Jackson, and Mr. Finley. With these four faithful advisors, how could a class with so much pep and zeal go wrong? We gave a banquet to the foot ball boys a a reward for their hard work for C. H. S. We also gave a Christmas dinner at the Methodist Church, which was a great success. If our record in school means anything the members of our class, when they are alumni and alumnae, will most certainly make a change in the world. We are very sad, when we look back over the four years we have spent here, and think that we are about to leave the old building for good. For we who are honored this evening The old bell will soon ring its last. For the school year soon will be over And scattered will be our class. I know when this school year is ended— This busy eventful year. The old bell will give out its message And this is what I will hear: Ding-dong, your work is done. Your high school course you're through; I’ve done my best with you, my son; The rest is up to you. Ding-dong; be on your way. The old adage bear in mind; And while the sun shines make your hay, But leave the weeds behind. Ding-dong; make haste! make haste! Your life has just begun. —Carl Hathaway. SENIOR SONG Sung to tune of Peggy O'Neil S-e-n-i-o-r-s, spells Seniors loyal and true, We must tell you so For we want you to know, The Seniors before we’re thru. Our class is jolly, loyal and fair, Right gay and happy are we. In every way you’re treated square, By the Seniors of ’23, A class that can yell like the thunders can roar, A class that can sing like the minstrels of yore, The emblem of jollity, frisky, and frolicky, Jolly Seniors are we. And now that we’re thru, the Faculty too, Will join in our gladsome smile, And laugh with the joy of each girl and boy. For a laugh is well worth while. Grace Briley. TOAST TO CLASS OF ’23 Did it ever occur to you that a person’s life is full of crosses and temptations? You come into this world without your consent and go out against your will and the trip between the two is exceedingly rocky. The rule of contraries is the one main feature of the trip. Such is the life of a Senior. You are compelled to go to school without your con- sent and graduate and leave it against your will and the years between are certainly not all holidays and study halls. The rule of contraries still holds good. If you are good and recite you are the teacher’s pet and if you don’t you are a dunce and no good. If you boost your scnool and athletic teams it’s because you want to be popular and if you don’t you are disloyal and a discredit. Yes, the road is rocky but the class of ’23 has traveled it persistently, patiently and loyally and we hope they may travel the Road of Life with the success that they have the Road of Schools. —Marie Murphy '24. REMINISCENCES OF A SENIOR 0! Bountiful spring of ’23 So full of treasure for you and me. Treasures of gold we’ve lately won For a golden life that’s just begun. A life begun on the lowest round Of a ladder that’s “Earnest” and “Safe and Sound” A life we’ll lay at the Master’s feet Our life of service so pure and sweet. So we greet the spring for a worthy cause, This toiling class of girls and boys; For the spring of ’23 brings to us The emblem of Loyalty, Love and Trust. A love and trust for our fellowmen, A symbol of life that’s sure to win As sure as each Senior with loyal heart Goes bravely forward to do his part. And beside him lay embedded deep Life’s beautiful memories for a senior to keep, Of diplomas and rings and banquets gay And colors of Old Rose and of Grey. Swiftly the Spring has come and gone And softly the seasons now roll on, But the life of each senior will still portray The roses divine and the lusty grey. —Grace firiley. JUNIORS GEORGE SELF My goodness. He respects nature’s law enough to sleep when he gets sleepy. LAVERGNE GOODWIN “Oh! Know.” Hard to understand but when you know her, you’ll be surprised.” CLA It ENGK H AMI ETON “Atta’ go ole fellah. 1 am young and innocent, but yet have a desire to be devilish. HERBERT LYNN You crazy guy.” Hush ! They say he had a girl once. PEARL LAUGHLIN Oh darn. I’ve lost my heart but I don't care. HAROLD CRISSMAN This d—n thing. There must be some good hard work in him for none has ever come out. MARIE MANN Well, my cow.” An equal mixture of good and bad. GENEVA SMITH I don't know. Happy, but she hasn’t red hair for nothing. SYLVAN ItAMSEY What did you say? Why. guy, I play shortstop on the Kpworth League. LUCILLE HAMMACK Oh. Clifton. On otic she smiles and he Is wholly blessed. J. CARMAN ALBIN Don’t spoof me.1 Tut. tut. Carman, the girls won’t hurt you. LOIS HUGHES Come up. come plum up.” Here's to the boys who double my joys. EDWARD WALTERS Oh. mush. Wine, women and song, but I’ve quit singing. MARTHA CLARDY What a wonder, what a wonder.’ You can never tell what she will do next. —■'XHfe MARGIE TREESE Aw—now quit. The movies, the movies, my kingdom for the movies. LEONARD NEAL Don't flutter me. Leave him alone and he will come home with a string of “A’s” behind him. HAZEL RUBOTTOM Perpetual motion Hazel. 'I never either, nothing to DOROTHY LUTHER Oh. Lordy Study? Them days is gone forever.” MELISSA McQUEEN Oh. Hades! Men! where have I heard that word before, what are men? JOHN DUNN Hah, hah. When the days of freedom are num- bered and the life of a bachelor ends. JUANITA SHIRLEY “1 Always right, never wrong. BEULAH BRINK Shoot a mile. Height of her ambition to be slender, her heart's delight Is a boy and a car. JAMES FRYE Sho' the truth.” Even my teachers wonder at my knowledge. HAZEL BUTLER “How beautiful. A pleasing countenance is no small advantage. CAREL SPANN D—n if I know. Say Bill I'm draggin’ some keen femme to the hop tonlte. LYNN FORREST Hello Hughe.” Honest guy, the girls are crazy about me. CARL FORTER I'll be cow-kicked by a sign board. Likes the girls but hasn't the nerve to get acquainted. LUCILLE BURNETT Ow! now. She likes them all—it's mutual. HARRY POUND Lucky. Lucky.” Be sincere, but don't be too serious. VICTOR SEARCY By golly!” The Lord gave a few people brains, Victor must have had a pull. DONALD RUST Big boy. howdy!” A small man never gets in any one's way.” ELIZABETH BLACKBURX My land's no. If quietness ruled Oklahoma. Eliza- beth would be queen of the world. NELLIE ESKRIDGE You're dippy.” She is gentle and kind but mischief Hashes from her small black eye. KILE DRIGGS Oh. teacher, teacher. The most consistent lover in the world, all he ever changes is his girl. CARRIE BEASLEY Oh. shucks.” Slow but absolutely sure. MARIAN KARR Coin' to Chicagie.” Always heard before seen. CORRINE BOWDLEAR Oh. shoot! Never failed to do the thing she undertook. DELLA WEBER Don’tsha know kid?” She speaks, behaves like she ought. SUSIE SUM AX Land’s no. She has a quiet way of one who knows. AETNA CHRISTIE So’s mine. Taxed for the upkeep of pavement on South Cleveland. MARIE MURPHY Sweet peaches.' Every little Kiri has a KiKKle all her own. CONSTANCE BRANSTETTER Honest.’ These quiet people always do thinKs in the world, so Constance we have hoi es for you. ALMA WHITAKER Alright I will. She would stop St. Peter’s roll call to ask a question. JESSE BRANNON ’’Got a cigarette?” He will never die of overwork. ALTA LAW ”1 don’t understand.” Studious and Rood. JUNIOR LEGENDS Should you ask me whence this story, Whence these legends and traditions, Of the tribe now famed as .Juniors. I should answer, I should tell you, Ye who love the student’s stories, Listen to this tale of wonder. In the dim and distant ages, E’en while yet in eighth grade classes, There were longings, yearnings, strivings, For a knowledge that is higher. So as Freshmen entered High School, Boys and maidens, timid hearted, Three score less six in number, Groping blindly in the darkness, Full of hope, and yet of heart break, Eager for advance in learning. How they studied, how they worried! How they toiled and struggled onward! Till as Juniors they are numbered. Some have fallen by the wayside, Others in their haste have left them. But a faithful few remaineth. Pressing onward, ever onward. George Self, as chief was chosen; Henceforth he shall be our leader. And hereafter and forever Shall he hold supreme dominion Over all the Junior tribesmen. And as vice-chief, Lavernc Goodwin Ever ready stands to counsel, And to guide them should they need her. Herbert Lynn guards their treasures, All their moneys they bring to him. He alone has secret knowledge Where the treasures vast are hidden. When the tribe is called together, Called to counsel with each other, “Pay your dues,” resounds the echo. Till it reaches every member, And each one responds with gladness? In a tribal counsel-meeting, After much deliberation, Hesitation, indecision, Motto, colors, flow’rs were chosen, As the emblems of their knowledge, Of their struggles and their pleasures. Motto—B sharp, B square but never B flat, Suits us of Nineteen twenty-four. Colors—Just pure white and green, True and royal combination, Flowers, mistletoe so lovely, Mistletoe of white and green. Best of all the flow’rs and colors, Were those chosen by the Juniors, As the emblems of their glory, Of their festive song and story. JUNIOR LEGENDS—Continued Then in the days of bright November, When one is tired with toils of day, The Junior tribe, to have some fun Went Northward on a weinnie roast. Games were played to suit the evening, That the night might be more joyous, That the time might pass more gaily, Sang we songs that bring back memories. Memories of the good times we enjoyed, And best of all, we roasted, Marshmallows and weinnies by the score. Then in the wee hours of the morning After a night of pleasure and fun, Each departed to his wigwam To sleep, 'till the rising sun. Then when the snow was falling And the wind began to blow, The Junior tribe met together, At the Methodist Church, you know. As this was Christmas time, A banquet we enjoyed, A meal of our favorite dishes, Of chicken and other woodland dishes, For even clansman likes eats. Susie Suman, by her wondrous whistling, Called the birds from yonder forest. Mr. Coffey, our Senior clansman And Miss Belt, our Mother of ’22. Also Mr. Armitage, one of our present sponsors, Gave short but interesting talks, Told us that the Junior tribesmen. Would be the bravest and the noblest, In this land of joys and sorrows. Then Santa visited every tribesman. Gave them something that was useful, To Garman Albin, he presented, A baby’s bottle full of milk. After an evening of pleasure and fun The tribesmen departed, each and everyone. When the gala spring time’s ended. And the summer too departed, Classified as Senior clansmen, They will prove their wondrous courage, Prove their skill in all their duties. After four long years of struggle, They’ll receive the prize of valor. Then to mingle with the people, Living ’mong them, toiling ’mong them, Or to distant lands they'll journey. But where e’er their trail may lead them, They’ll be proud that they were numbered With the tribe of ’Twenty-four. —Lucille Hammock '24- SCHOOL DAYS Tell me not in doleful mumblings, School’s not one long dull routine, And the guy’s soon dead that studies, And life’s not a long sweet dream. School is long and school is earnest, Earning credits sure is tough, F thou art to F returnest. Said the teacher to the Soph. Not a pleasure but much sorrow, Seems the teacher’s aim and way, So that every morn’s assignment. Finds us deeper than today. Time is short and questions lengthy. And our hearts tho stout and warm, Know our pates are sadly empty, Tho we’ve crammed from early morn. In the study hall or classroom, Prof, or teacher’s sure to cry, Be not dumb as driven cattle. You can’t please ’em if you try. Pictures in some age old Oiler, Of some ancient senior class. Teach us we too must be toilers, If we hope the mark to pass. School is nice when it is over, E’en the worst will that admit. When you have to write a poem, Then’s when you will want to quit. —Verna Fae Howe ’25. SHAME ON YOU Oh! you naughty little girls, Why do you wear false curls? And that paint and powder, too, Just because the others do? And O, those luring looks! Just the kind in story books. You naughty little girl, Shame on you. When you are taken to the show. By some good looking beau. Do you sit and laugh and grin At the vamp upon the screen? Do you wonder how and when You can fool the bigger men? You naughty little girl, Shame on you. But when you get to be a lady, You will say that you were crazy When you went to the show With that good-looking beau. And if you see a little girl. With a headful of false curls, You will say, You naughty little girl. Shame on you. 50PHDMDRE Mm, V nvn fj SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Rollie Sayres................President Lola Perry..............Vice President Margret High Secretary Virginia Walton Treasurer MISTLETOE—Class Flower PURPLE AND GOLD—Class Colors THE SOPHOMORE Oh! to be a Sophomore, Is surely very great, ’Cause then, you know, you’re past The so called “greenhorn” class. You’re where you’re honored highly By all the Freshman class; And often Juniors notice you, If they near by you pass. And even you are honored By the Senior class so high For they wish you a good morning. Or they smile a sweet good-bye. And when there’s something done, And it’s all in the wrong way, “The Freshies shall remain,” The teachers all do say. But when there is a task That must be done on time. You watch the Sophs, They always lead the line. S ure they’ll come, watch and see, O n every occasion prompt as can be, P eppy and true are the Sophs. H ear them yell the glorious yells, 0 r now ring the High School bells, M erry and strong are the Sophs. 0 nly watch them as they go, R ushing on to and fro— E veryone, knows the Sophs! PUPPY LOVE Hair of gold, eyes so blue, Tiny white teeth, spirit true, Baby features, baby lisp, Sweet sixteen—never been kissed. Patent pomp, swagger bold. Heart of steel, eyes so cold, Sheik expression too I ween He’s a true blue Jelly bean. Summer evening, half grown moon, Music sweet thruout the room. Naughty cupid drew twro darts Shot those two but missed their hearts. Stolen glances, heart throbs too, Best of times, that are known for two. Grades are missing, well they’re F’s, Could hardly expect much less. Chapel morning—’tis a sin When those two came wandering in, A gleam came into Whipple’s eye, The kind that gleams and does not die. He cleared his throat and said ahem! He tho’t and tho’t it was a sin To see her make a fool of him. And so he lectured long and loud, Gave symptoms, cures, effects, But Oh! he left such a hit, Because he called it Puppy Love. —Verna Faye Howe. Then the tiny timid Freshmen Learned of all the mighty Seniors How they fooled their horrid teachers How they skipped their history classes How they parked their gum in chapel How they looked down on the Juniors. Then it was the little Freshmen Thought they’d learned the fundamentals Of the whole High School problem Thought that they could shirk their duties As they thought (the Seniors did it) Thought that they were as important As the Seniors thought that they were. Then there dawned one day of judgment Dawned the day of “zamination” Dawned that day of trouble making Trouble making for the Freshmen And the Juniors and the Sophs, But the steadily plodding Seniors Knew each question in its order. Knew the dates of all the poets Knew the names of History’s generals. Then again the little Freshmen felt old timidness sweep o’er them And envelope and engulf them And again they were real Freshmen Timid as of yore. —Verna Faye Howe. Freshman -V ,f' -'Va FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS J. T. DkLoach President Margaret Brinton Vice President Mae Smith........Secretary and Treasurer MORNING GLORY—Class Flower LAVENDER AND GREEN—Class Colors CLASS MOTTO: Not at the top but Climbing Low is Akers Dott Adraen8sens Opal Adraonssens MadRe Atha Alberta Butler MarRaret Brinton Ivan Blair Lowell Burris Joseph Boone Max Branstetter Helen Boyer Brutus Beall Lillian Beall CLASS ROLL Eva Burris Sylvian Barnes Marian Bryant Louise Barclay Roy Barnes Nell Beilis Minnie Clemments Chester Clemments T. C. Foster I eona Glover Geneva Gore I ee Griffith I eotta Harris Paul Hartnell Lee HulTman Louise Moi'Ran Ethel Moyer Genevle Maitlen Cecil McClure Mitchell Horany Melvin Lumley Loren McClure I«ouis Noltensmeyer Mildred Olmstead Willie Orr Clifton Paxson FRESHM A X CLASS—(Continued) Vera Palmer Ester Smith William Roberts Arthur Pennington May Stillwell Sarali Rawley Cecil Payne Melvin Tubbs Milo Rawley Xina Clark Hazel Tate Bertha Stockton Cathrine Cannon Bertha Tripp Claudis Shirley Evcrott Campbell Roy Williams Glen Searcy Leroy Crumley Charlie Walters Eva Smnltz Alleen Connely Bertha Wright Permilla Skinner Alberta Chance Alvin Wlnton Marie Shotwell Glen Daugherty Marcus Wood Eunice Lee Marion Davenport Dillard Hardy Ethel Smith Evelyn Dlzney Naomi Kelly Mary Smith lone Du mm Gladys Houtz Sam Hoover Fern Donaldson Frankie Hudson Myra Jones Sarah Davis Glerm Houtz Bessie Knoble Paul Davis Lola Peery Mae Smith Herbert Ersom Pearl Pideock Stella Knight Margaret Eagle Clyde Plummer Cora McCloary Marie Edwards L. B. Plummer Neda Horany Artie Evans Grace Ryan Bernice MeLaury Cecil Ellis Glen Robinson Donald Luther Olen Fricker I'M win Ray Paul Davis Elton Fritch Ray Ridgway Vernon LeFavour Shirley Friend Bessie Roberts EIGHTH A GRADE OFFICERS Leo Davis....................President Dow Vannostran..........Vice President Louise Newton ....Secretary and Treasurer RED AND WHITE—Class Colors GOLDENROD—Class Flower I«eonard Allen Ross Allen Herman Altman Clyde Atha ICsther Arnold Phillip Berry Grace Bettis Charles Biles Mary Boyd Richard Boyd Atha Cardin Katherine Corliss Lora Crltes Virginia Dale Georgia Daugherty CLASS ROLL Francis Davis I «eo Davis Alden Driggs Addie Fiske Florence Forrest Lola Funnell Fern Glenn Forrest Herpsl Lola Hinds Louis Hough Marie Kennon Manscl Leverett Geraldine Marchant Martin McQueen James Middleton Louise Newtoi Raymond Owe Viola Peyton Jewell Pidcock Esther Pierce W. C. Rasbur; Robert Kohhin Thomas Robbi Lewis Shot wel Ethel Smith Juanita Speiic Leora Thomps Dow Vannostr EIGHTH B GRADE OFFICERS Sam Sayers......................President Margaret Higgins...........Vice President Velma Alexander............... Secretary Lynn Sprowls....................Treasurer PURPLE AND GOLD—Class Colors VIOLET—Class Flower CLASS MOTTO Not for school but for life •:tliol Adams rdma Alexander da Dee Bennett Margaret Berton Marence Bettis Sdwina Myrtle Blank ,llly Boyd ’arst Brookslilre •;isle Burke Margaret Clark «’red Cochran aul Crenshaw CLASS ROLL Nina Dawes Clarence Davis Totsy Deering Joe Dizney Charlotte Doty Beatrice Duncan Bernice Duncan Iris Hughes Fannie Johnson Farrol Jones Willie Jones Kollend Klrchmeyer Lee Kimbrough Thomas Kimbrough George LeFavour Myrtle Logsdon Naomi Lynn Floyd Major Alfa Lee Marlar Kdna Messmer Dan Montgomery Loyd Moore Maxine Moore Lorena Morgan EIGHTH B GRADE—Continued Millie McMahan Lola Peery Walter McMunlo Earle Phillips Pearl O’Kelly Gordon Pierce Flossie Durham Leona Pierce Beatrice Eckels Everett Pippinger Hazel Etherington Opal Powell Mae Fisher Lola Rush Bernice Fiske Carl Rust Goldie Porter Sam Sayers Foster Gayer Helen Schumaker Veta Gayer Edith Skinner Ronald Green Daisy Smith Chester Grossman Lynn Sprowls Pearl Harraman Emma Stevenson Lewis Haskins Mae Swisher Ernest Hayes Irene Tate Russel Hayes Florence Taylor Mildred Hearn Gladys Vast binder Relta Hearn Reginald Walker Helen Heuston Leo Weichaus Margaret Higgins Frank Wyatt Lee Roy Holcomb Lawrence Gilchrist Daymond Owens Rollcnd Wilson Cleo Parisho Wilber Wilson Robert Pearce am mam POST GRADUATES Thelma Stokes...............Popular! Normal Training Course Doretta Lynn..............Pc day op! Normal Training Course Robert Ellis.................“A Man” Commercial Course Mary Corliss.................“Youny” Commercial Course Elizabeth Pierce..............“Wild” Normal Training Course “TO THE ALUMNI” You have loved many schools in the sweet long ago And each has meant heaven to you You have vowed your affections to each one in turn And sworn to them all, to be true You have studied ‘neath colors of Old Orange and Black You have left them the following year Did it ever occur to you afterward, boys. That Old Cushing to you was most dear? I wonder who's going there now? 1 wonder who’s teaching them now? I wonder who’s kicking those Old Footballs? Walking halls, making calls— 1 wonder who's leaving today? Do they also hate to go way. Here's to all the rest— We wish luck and success— 1 wonder who's going there now? mm Margie Freese r2 . Horen 5tites'20 tiHrrib'ld Olive. Rubenl FosHr'2! r R e Ylftlt lKertleimsrQ Hunel Hoocjh 'knfty 20 5he It on hmm ond '11 Mina Harmon 13 Vivfa THATteayZZ Brovrn Qir s Lois Christy ZZ Ada C opp le 9Z1 bo IS C-tlY.ity fZl N H «tyy K • i Kev ’to rot h y Lojue Louis Pippgngo 7? ubtr- I Potter 21 John hurra Oc.nt s t Velds yet Co m .r 19 Ruben! faster ’27 PelvK 5he ItnrrZ 1 it YthitfiKor Mercedes BRxtar Opener 77 Florince Davis Heed Verme ChnpnW 9 cfi« Grtwwft-Huahes l pAU bnrney'ZQ SCHOOL SPIRIT School Spirit! School Spirit! Hast thou died like a snail in its cast off shell? Arise like a Joan of Arc, from your grawl Arise and give us a yell. Give us a cheer as we enter the fields, And give us a cheer as we leave. For the games are won on the sidelines some, And not all on the court by the braves. So don’t close your mouths and be mum as a crow, When you see us win or lose. Hut open your mouths with a scream or yell, And let us know that you want us to go. In a dingy building in our old town Some basket ball girls parade around Their suits aren’t matched—some dull—some gray Their greeness takes Armitage’s breath away. They run, they shoot, they guard, they jump. In Mr. Armitage’s throat there comes a lump; He shouts encouragement once in awhile Disappointment in his heart, on his face a smile. Rickety, rackety, rickety roo, Zickety, zackety, halabaloo; Ratchit, catchit, sis-boom-bah, Cushiny High School, Rah! Rah! Rah! Ki yi, toi ye, ki yip-ity-zim. Come out of the woods. Sand paper your chin; We're wild, we're wooly. We're notched like a saw, Cushiny High School, Rah! Rah! Rah! Give them the ax, ax, ax, Give them the ax, ax, ax, Give them the ax, ax, ax, Where? Right in the neck, neck, neck, Right in the neck, neck, neck, Right in the neck, neck, neck, B. B. There! MR. ARMITAGE Assistant Coach He was not given all the credit that he deserved. He was a valuable asset to the coaching staff of C. H. S. He is liked by every man on the football team. HOWARD (RABBIT) WILLIAMS Coach Just out of A. M. with the stuff that it takes to make a real coach. He put the best football team in the field that C. H. S. has ever had and he is entitled to the praise. He is a real friend and is liked by all the boys. CECIL ARMS Age 19, Weight 155, Class Senior. Tackle and Captain '21 and ’22 Zeke has made four letters in football and is one of the most capable men on the team, to serve as Captain. He was unlucky in getting hurt but he did his share in making a winning team. WAYNE EDGERTON Age 18, Weight 165, Class Senior. Quarter-back. Wayne has made three letters. He made one of the best if not the best quarter- backs Crushing High School ever had. He has the best of chances in making a college team. ARTIE EVANS Age 19, Weight 220, Class Freshman. Full-back. One letter man. He was the fastest man on the team for his weight. Although having an injured foot, he was always in the game fighting for C. H. S. CLARENCE HAMILTON Age 19, Weight 165, (Mass Junior. Half-back. This was Clarence's first year in C. H. S. He had never played football but lie soon learned the game and developed into a fast half-back. MILO RAW LEY Age 18. Weight 155, Class Sophomore. Half-back. He was one of the most aggressive half- backs we had. When we needed a touch down Mike would carry it over. JAKE BERRY Age 18, Weight 170, Class Junior. Tackle. Jake won one letter in 1920. Was the liveliest one on the team. Was always in the mixups. He was always encour- aging the boys during the game. Ho did not know defeat. FRANK HOSCH Age 20. Weight 165, Class Junior. Guard. Frank has made one letter. This is his first year at Cushing and he Is one of the most successful and persistent of the football men. In getting into condition. OTTO SIMMA Age 18, Weight 205, Class Junior. Center, Captain-elect '23. Hippo has made three letters. Hippo was the only man on the team to receive hon- orable mention for the all-state team. He has been in every game for three years. JOHN MARTIN Age 17, Weight 150, Class Junior. Guard. He has made one letter. He proved to be one of the most offensive and defen- sive players on the line. This was not known by the public because his position was such that the public could not see his line work, but it was acknowledged by all the men that he was the best line man. JOHN DUNN Age 18, Weight 160, Class Junior. Tackle-Guard. Diz has made a real player in spite of his slowness, because he had the weight and the spirit. John was a regular right tackle, after Jake was injured and he tilled the position well. : ki BILL SAYERS Age 18, Weight 150, Class Sophomore. End. This Is Sleepy’s second year. He made a letter this year and surely deserved it. As an end he can't he beaten. He should make an invaluable man next year. ROY BARNES Age 17. Weight 130, Class Sophomore. End. Roy has made one letter. He is a man you always read about but very seldom see. Tackles well, receives well, and is fast. Roy is one of the best ends in the state. OLIVER OWENS Age 18. Weight 150. Class Senior. Half-back and Quarter-back. Keg has played football three years and has received a letter each year. He has been a priceless asset to the team during his time. He knows his stuff in football. CAREL SPANN Age 10. Weight 16� , Class Junior. Full-back. Carel made one letter in football this season. For his first year this is a verv good showing. CLOY ROBBINS Age 18. Weight 145. Class Sophomore. End-Half. Cloy played end the first of the season and half the latter part and was a hard fighter in both positions. Cloy knew Ills stuff and he didn’t let the opposing side get away with him. EDMOND STELZER Age 18, Weight 155, Class Sophomore. Half-back. Tod was one of the fastest men on the team. This was his first year at C. H. S. hut he won a name for himself in foot- ball. He just can’t be outrun on a field. Ted has two more years and the coach is expecting great things of him. ROUAI, DUNN Age 17, Weight 145, Class Junior. End. Dashing is a good receiver of a forward pass and he made a good showing in his position. He did everything he could to make a winning team for C. H. S. HURCHEL WALKER Age 18, Weight 145, Class Sophomore. End-Guard-Tackle Walker has just made one letter. This is his first year in Cushing. He didn't play as much as some of the boys, but when he was in a game he really fought hard and he did all he could to make a winning team. LYNN FORREST Age 17, Weight 150, Class Junior. End. Lynn is a very aggressive player and he never slacked during any of the games he played. Lynn has made two letters and has made an excellent player both years. FOOTBALL-1922 No matter where nor under what circumstances, these faithful of C. H. S. always showed the opposing team that they had something to deal with, whenever they tried to win something off of C. H. S. These are the men who fought to a finish and came out victorious on many an old “Gridiron,” where many a preceding team had gone down in defeat. These are the heroes of C. H. S. who put Cushing on the map and won the name for her that she now bears. 36 SCORE Carney 0 57 Jennings 0 0 Stillwater 6 13 0 6 3 14 Chandler 0 7 Sapulpa 49 . 19 Wellston 14 42 Cleveland 0 Pawnee 37 Yale 0 Drumright 13 Cushing X ( Forfeit) Jennings 0 ( Forfeit) Morrison 0 215 124 WRESTLING High School wrestling was introduced in Cushing for the first time when Rabbit’s grapplers met Tulsa in the first of the season. Wrestling proved to be one of the best drawing cards of the year and ended when the boys went to A. M. College to the state meet. Owing to sickness only four men were entered, two of these, Everet McLaury and Jake Berry worked up to state championship. We also took part in the county meet. 13 Stillwater 37 49 Tulsa 5 50 m Tulsa 5 30 Geary 20 24 Okeene 16 37 Yale 10 Feb. 23—Cushing 6 A. M. Freshmen 21 209 114 County meet at Yale, March 2, 3. State meet at A. M. College March the 9th and 10th. Top Row—Frank Hosclt, Jake Berry, Otto Simma. Lower Row—Everett McLaury, Wayne Kdgerton, Leonard Neal. Top Itote—Thomas Robbins, Loo Davis, John Griffith, Houston Youngblood, Julius Merson. Lower Ilote—Stephen O’Donnel, Robert Pierce, Robert Robbins. BASKET BALL This was Cushing’s first year of Basket Ball. The season opened with twelve can- didates working out for positions. Most of these men were raw material but Coach Armitage soon whipped them into shape. During the coldest months of the season, the boys practiced on an open court and met their opponents on in-door courts, away from home. This was an excellent team, considering disadvantages against which these boys played. As all of these men will be back next year and as the school will have a gymnasium, Cushing is expecting to take a place close to the top in Basket Ball. The girls made a late start in Basket Ball and though most of them were inexper- ienced a good team was formed. The Junior High Girls took first place in the county tournament at Yale, March 3. Dec. 22—Cushing at Chandler. Dec. 29—Cushing at Yale. Jan. 5—Cushing at Pawnee. Jan. 10—Perkins at Cushing. Jan. 19—Cushing at Perkins. Jan. 26—Cushing at Fairfax. Feb. 2—Cushing at Drumright. Feb. 6—Cushing at Stillwater. Feb. 23—Cushing at Ponca City. Feb. 28—Cushing at Drumright. BASE BALL SCHEDULE FOR 1923 March 23—Tulsa at Cushing. March 30—Drumright at Cushing. April 6-7—Payne County Interscholastic Meet at Cushing. April 13—Fairfax at Cushing. April 14—Sapulpa at Cushing. April 20—Open. April 26-27—A. M. Meet at Stillwater. May 4—0. U. Meet at Norman. Top Row—Lester McDaniel, Carrel Spann. Coach Armltage, Herbert Lynn. Cloy Robbins. Lower Row—Clarence Hamilton, Jess Armltage, Ted Stelzer (('apt.), Horsbell Walker. TRACK TRAM VANITY FAIR I remember, I remember One day in early fall When we decided we would pick The most popular girls of all. In all the classes this was true Tho in two she was a boy ’Cause the Junior Class elected George And the Sophomores said Cloy! Of course, the Freshmen chose Louise Because she is so sweet While Esther Arnold—you all know— Had the Eighth Grade at her feet. The Seniors, wise, a sweet girl chose ’Twas often times repeated She was as pure as a morning rose And wouldn’t be conceited. I can’t tell all about them But if at them you wish to look Just lift right up this very page They’re in this self-same book! —Violet McDaniel. L wse tMorgnri FRESHMAN CLASS ■mi ■Ii sis ■ll|■£■ Hig,h School Band H. E. Snow, Director Cushing High School has a brand new band. It has Just been,organized since the Christmas vacation, but has shown wonderful improvement The band has proven itself to be a wonderful asset to the school in playing for baseball games and track meet. The director. H. E. Snow, expects to have the boys practice during the summer and by school time next fall we are sure to have a seventy-five piece band. We owe our thanks to the Lyons and Rotarians for our able director who has proven Ills ability in accomplishing so much in such a short time. .MEMBERS Karl Butcher Theodore IJvingood N’orman Blankenship I an Montgomery Roy Williams.... William Emerick Joe Manning Carl Hathaway.. Ronald Green Ia-onard Neil Bynum Smith Phillip Berry. Guy Wallin Saxophone Finis Hinds ...' ..Tenor Horn .......Cornet tornet Cornet .....Cornet .......Cornet .......Cornet ..Cornet Clarinet Clarinet .....Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet ......Clarinet Girls’ Glee Dorothy Crenshaw. Emily Harris.... Lola Peery Marie Foster Miss Jackson...... Louise Morgan Margaret High..... .....President .Vice President .....Secretary .....Treasurer .......Director SOPRANO Lavena Staton Sarah Davis Mildred Jones Myra Jones Dorothy Crenshaw Bessie Roberts Ruby Haskin Nellie Rawley Grace Bettis Catherine Cannon Alta Verne Clardy Nell Beilis Marjorie Crenshaw Martha Clardy Mildred Olnistead Susie Suman .......Pianists ALTO Ruth Holder read Carrie Beasley Olive Morgan Marie Foster Marjorie Walton Olive Hough Opal Harris Emily Harris Lois Hughes Thelma Stokes Lola Peery Nedv Horany Cleo Parasho •4 Boys’ Glee Carl Hathaway Clarence Richardson Hershell Walker..... Mr. Keeth........... Louise Morgan....... Jessie Ellen Peden ................President ..........Vice President Secretary and Treasurer .................Director .................Pianists Carman Albin Roy Barnes Jake Berry Aetna Christy John Dunn Wayne Edgerton Robert Ellis Carl Forter Clifton Grossmon Clarence Hamilton Frank Hosch Carl Hathaway Herbert Lynn Jack Montgomery Gorden Pierce Ellis Raspberry Milo Rawley Clarence Richardson Cloy Robbins Sam Sayers Edmond Stelzer Herschell Walker Edward Walters THANKS TO THEM Hero's to the Oiler Staff— Of all the Senior Staff It Is the better half. They toil, they work and plan They each day do their best To make the Oiler the best they can. We are proud of them, a portion of us, We owe them loyalty and trust What e'er they do we can’t make a fuss. To this delegation of high honor— We are here to do what we can We are here for them to borrow. —Marie Powers. DEBATE The members of the debating team of '23 were Miss Ethel Moyer. J. T. DeLoach, and Miss N'uma Whillock. Miss Whillock is the only member of the present debating team who has had any experience in debating. Cushing High School drew Stillwater High School as her opponent in the district debate of 11 23. Stillwater had the affirmative and Cushing had the negative side of the question. Tin- question for debate was Resolved: That Foreign Immigration to the I'nited States should be further restricted.” Cushing's team put up a fine showing, but was defeated. The school in every possible way, sup|)orted and helped the team in its efforts. In the near luture we hope to organize a Debating Club for the school, and forge to the front in our de- bating work. We are not prophets, bui the school that debates with Cushing next year will have to do some excellent debating or step aside and let a better school pass. MUSICAL AND LITERARY CONTEST For tlie lirst time in the history of C. H. S. a musical and literary contest was held in our own auditorium to determine who would represent us in the county meet which will be held in this city April 6th and 7th. The Preliminaries were held. March 5, and the finals were held three weeks following. The winners and those who will represent us in the county meet were as follows: Serious Reading..................................................... Lyndal Hudson Humorous Reading.................................................Lucille Hummock Piano............................................................ Marjorie Walton Violin............................................................... Susie Human Voice...........................................................Jessie l.eah Ward Declamation......................................................... Leonard Neal Our friends and staunch supporters, the Rotary Club donated $25.00 towards purchasing the medals that were awarded to the winners of Humorous and Serious Readings. DOINGS OK THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT I � st fall when the whole state responded to the call to combat the boll weevil, Cushing joined the ranks and conducted a contest under the auspices of the Rotary Club open to all English students and prizes were awarded to the students writing the best essays. Much in- terest was shown and as a result many good essays were written. The winners of the contest were as follows: First Prize of $10.00 awarded to Leonard Neal. Second Prize of $7.50 awarded to Marjorie Walton. Third Prize of $5.00 awarded to Victor Searcy. Prizes of $2.50 were awarded to the following: Lois Anderson Marie Mann Juanita Arms Corrinne Bowdlear Jake Berry Beulah Brink Elizabeth Blackburn Marjorie Crenshaw James Frye Carl Forter A similar contest was conducted in the Spring by Supt. Coffey. This time the subjects for the essays pertained to the bond issue. The subjects were: Advantages of a Well Equipped Building. Our Needs of an Auditorium. and Our Needs of a Gymnasium.' The thoughts of a new gymnasium and auditorium swayed the whole school and as a result much talent was disclosed and a number of students distinguished themselves as orators. Medals were awarded by Supt. Coffey to the three writers of the three best essays. DEBATING TEAM PARLIAMENTARY LAW CLASS Mrs. Has kin, lustmctor G PtPPEWGER R HOLDER READ r. STOKES D. LYJt t J ARMS U WlLLOCK L GAR.MAM A x£_ r r ococK. £. W f TE M POWERS fi HOtMES V AicE A t fE L 0 MORGQtf fi.L ARM fACe Instructor M Hi LAVfiy L HUD SOU IV HARKS Off 0■ HOUGH Senior Play Cast •■GREEN STOCKINGS April 8-9 CHARACTERS Admiral Grice..................... William Faraday.................. Colonel Smith...... Robert Tarver..................... Henery Steel...............i...... James Raleigh..................... Celia Faraday..................... Madge (Mrs. Rockingham).... Evelyn (Rady Trenchard).......... Phyllis........................... Mrs. Chcsolm Faraday (Aunt Ida). Martin........................... High School Auditorium ............Jess Welch ......Jack Montgomery ............Cecil Arms ........Carl Hathaway Clifton Grossman ....Clarence Richardson ......Dorothy Crenshaw ..........Juanita Arms ...........Olive Hough .........Wanita Shoup ........Ruth Holmes ........Levi Kennelley Junior Play “AARON BOGGS, FRESHMAN” CAST Aaron Boggs.................. Happy Jimmy Jamieson.... Beau Carter................. Pepper Jervis.........'...... Epenetus P. Boggs............ Mr. Chubb.................... Casey Jones.................. Second-Hand A bey............ Miss Elizabeth Maudelia Feeny Mrs. Chubb..........•..... Mrs. Pickens................. Evelyn Newcomb............. Lois Hunter............... ......Carl Forter .....George Self .......John Dunn ....Garmin Albin ..Lynn Forrest Kyle Driggs Hazel Williams William Emerick Beulah Brink Melissa McQueen ....Elsie Thomas ..Lucile Hammaek Corrine Bowdlear Cherry Carruthers.................................................................. Geneva Smith Lorretta Rea.................................................................................Marie Mann Miss Dolly DeClIffe, nee Chubb...................................................... Susie Suman F.rst Student ..................................................................... (Maude McGe. First Professor............................................................................Leonard Neal Second Professor..............................................................................lames Frye Students........................... Carl Butcher. Edward Walters, Aetna Christie, Herbert Lynn “MOTHER” My friends, let me say that one of the most wonderful things CJod made is Mother. Lincoln once said: All that I am or hope to be I owe to my dear, angel Mother. And it is to her that practically all great men attribute their success. A great number of them could not have reached their present positions had not their Mothers expected them to. People praise and honor a great man but he may owe his education and success to his little, unknown, un-appreciated Mother, to whom none of his success is attributed. The Mothers of great men and women deserve just as much praise and honor as the great men and women themselves, and they will receive it from the better understanding of the coming days. It Is not the things a man acquires in his older years that make him, but the things his Mother has taught him to think and believe in his younger years that make him. When we had those awful, contagious diseases and no one would come near us. who was it that bent over us day and night and fought away with almost supernatural strength the battle with death? Mother! Who is it who stays home from concerts and other entertainments that we might go and have small change? Who is it that crucifies her love for pretty clothes and her longing for entertainment that we might have all these? Who is it? Mother! The world's greatest heroine! Xo one else makes such sacrifices or endures anything so uncomplainingly as a Mother does for her children. Your Mother should have a place in your heart that no one else could fill. She should be your best pal, and confidant and one in whom you put your every trust. Our Mothers work, sacrifice and endure for us and along with that they put their trust and hope in us that we are able to do that which they are helping us do. Boys and girls, we must put forth our every effort to keep their houses of dreams from becoming shackles of disap- pointments. There is one great day caller Mothers' Day on which the whole nation should acknowledge its love and honor for its Mothers. But. not only on this day should we show our love and devotion for them, but on every day of the year. —Marie Mann 'J4- PSALM 13 How long wilt thou forget me? Shall it forever be? Oh how long neglect me, And hide thy face from me? How long my soul take counsel? Thus sad in heart each day. How long shall foes exulting Subject me to their sway? O Lord my God consider. And hear my earnest cries; Lest I in death should slumber, Knlighten thou my eyes. Lest foes be heard exclaiming Against him we prevailed. And they that vex my spirit Rejoice when I have failed. But on thy tender mercy I never have relied: With joy in thy salvation My heart shall then confide. And with a song ringing. Will praise the Lord above Because to me his favor He hath so largely shown. —J. Gorman Albin. NOT IN VAIN If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain. If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain. Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain. — THE FAIRY “SUCCESS” A great hot tear fell on Jane’s hand, then another and another. It seemed as strange that tears should fall from those clear blue eyes as it would if rain should fall from clear skies. But back of those blue eyes were clouds—clouds of despair. Suddenly Jane felt a touch on her hand and looked down. She saw a tiny form smiling up at her. Who are you?” she cried In surprise, for you see, Jane was a high school girl and did not believe in fairies. I am the fairy Self-Confidence. replied the little creature. While I was playing with my brothers. Hard-work and Determination, I saw you crying, and came to see whether I could help you. Why did you cry so? Jane, who had stopped crying, began afresh when reminded of her trouble. At a signal from Self-Confidence, Hard-work and Determination, two jolly looking, round- faced fairies, dived off the top of a pi rfume bottle, where they were perched to watch their sister, and flew over the couch where Jane sat. Jane poured out her tale of woe. You see, it is just this way, she said. “Next week we are going to have exams, and I expected to pass, but today while 1 have been reviewing, I found I couldn’t remember a thing. 1 forget and work geometry like arithmetic and 1 forgot all the rules in Knglish and I can't pass. I Just can't. Oh.” said Hard-work, angrily, So that little Imp, ’I can't' is lurking around here some- where. Well, we’ve to get rid of him before we do another thing. We certainly will, cried Determination, looking very determined. ’ Who is that, I've never seen him?” s| oke up Jane. “No. he Is usually so snoopy lie doesn't want you to see him, but lie's here, declared Self- Confidence. But we'll handle him if you will give us a chance, and Determination rolled up his sleeves. And, now about those examinations. You must be determined to pass. And you must feel sure of yourself. You must have me help you, implored Self-Confidence. Then, of course. Hardwork had something to say on the subject. You can't win with the help of Determination and Self-Confidence alone, but you and I will get busy. So, he said turning to his brother and sister, if you will just make yourself comfortable on that pillow over there, Jane and I will get to work. But don't go away. We need you. The next week Jane entered her classroom looking calm and determined. She answered every question and passed the examinations with high grades. The evening after the examinations, the first thing Jane saw when she entered her room was a tiny figure sitting on the edge of her dresser. It was a tiny girl, a mere infant fairy she seemed, although lively for her age. Just then the lid of Janes jewel box flew up and out jumped Self-Confidence, Determination, and Hard-work. Delightedly they greeted the little newcomer, now did they seem surprised to see the baby fairy. Oh, I'm so glad you passed, said Self-confidence, turning to Jane. How did you know I passed? Why, do you suppose your Success would be here if you hadn't?” Really, is that her name? Isn't she small? I never saw anyone so tiny in all my life: she must be very young.” “Small? well, yes. Your success has just begun, just been born, you might say.” Will she always be so little? Of course not. As you succeed, she will grow. Sometimes it may seem that she does not grow at all ; but you must not be discouraged. No, you must never be discouraged.” repeated Determination, “for I shall always be ready to help you. And I shall help if you want me, but I always wait until I am called before lendnlg my aid. I cannot help unless I am wanted, put in Hardwork. Jane looked down at her group of new friends and laughed. What dears you are!” she exclaimed. Were you playing again in my jewel case?” Oh, no. That is where we live,” explained Self-Confidence. You live there! In my jewel case?” cried Jane. Of course. Are we not the jewels of your personality? There are lots of others in our family. Probably you won't get acquainted with all of us for a long time. But look out for us. Whenever you need us if you watch closely and want us badly enough—we'll appear. —Lola Thompson '!■ . CALENDAR 1922-23 SEPTEM B Kit Mon. 4—School days again. Everybody registers. Tue. 5—Chapel. A welcome to the faculty. Wed. 6—The big mystery: Where will we pack all the classes? Thurs. 7—Same old stuff, only not tiresome—yet. Fri. 8—Sponsors are announced. Ours are Mr. Finley, Misses Coffey, Wlnkelman, and Jackson. Mon. 11—Just getting acquainted with the new faculty. Tue. 12—Chapel. Mr. Whipple discovers there really is talent in C. H. S. Wed. 13—Pennant offered to the class that sells the most football season tickets. Thurs. 14—Our first football game tomorrow. Preparing a parade. Fri. 15—The grand parade this morning, and a victory this afternoon. Cushing 36. Carncv 0. Mon. 18—Seniors won the pennant. Tue. 19—Chapel. Mr. Coffey decides we need man-handling. Wed. 20— Thurs. 21—Senior class meeting to plan a weinnie roast. Fri. 22—Another football victory over Jennings this time, 57 to 0. Mon. 25—Grace was late again. Tue. 26—Mr. Coffey suggests •'stunt night. Wed. 27—Why are all those boys staying off the school ground? Thurs. 29—Stillwater game. We lost 6 to 0. They sure had to light. Fri. 30—Football boys take lunch with Kotarlans. OCTOBER Mon. 2—Nothing special today. Tue. 3—Seniors conduct chapel. The teachers see themselves as others see them. Wed. 4—Sophies' weinnie roast. Thurs. 5—Seniors select diplomas. Fri. 6—Played Okemah. We won—of course, 13 to 0. Mon. 9—New laboratory equipment is here. Tue. 10—Juniors show Seniors themselves twenty years from now. Wed. 11—More bobbed hair! Seniors, too Thurs. 12—Pep meeting after school. Will we win those games? Sure! Fri. 13—Rev. Grossman talks in chattel on The Majesty of Strength. Mon. 16—Did we win Friday? Yep! Cushing 6, Crescent 3. Second team played Oilton. Tue. 17—Sophs start Good English week. Seniors, watch your step. Wed. 18—Special assembly to hear Miss Wainbolt sing. Thurs. 19—Physics class explores Pure Oil Co., and Shaffer refineries. Fri. 20—Football game with Chandler. We won 14 to 0. Mon. 23—Football boys want us to be good Hallowe'en. We promise. Tue. 24—Mr. Fields speaks at New High School building. Wed. 25—Blue day with lots of tests. Thurs. 26—Normal Training girls go on hike. Fri. 27—Played Sapulpa and lost 49 to 7. First team to score 'gainst 'em. Mon. 30—Where is everybody going Hallowe’en? Tue. 31—The Freshman Mystery Lady” forcast our future. A sane Hallowe'en. C. H. S. Is true to her word. NOVEMBER Wed. 1—Mr. Whipple plays a joke on some of the Seniors and Miss Belt who demonstrates her ability to blush. Thurs. 2—Second team game Cushing and Sapulpa. We beat 19 to 6. Fri. 3—First team game Cushing and Wellston. We won that game also 19 to 14. Some football team. I'll say! Mon. 6—Plans for Armistice Day parade are almost complete. Tue. 7—Mr. Whipple makes a Four-hour” talk in Chai el on pep. Walton elected gov- ernor. Wed. 8—Fourteen scared “hookyltes apply for iK-rmits. We hear that the ninth hour study hall will be crowded this week. Thurs. 9—Mr. Coffey gone. Mr. Whipple is 2 in 1. Fri. 10—‘Ray fer Cushin.' We beat the Champions of the Katy league, 42 to 0. Mon. 13—Blue Monday. Our president resigns. Tue. 14—Oiler campaign starts. Sales begin strong. Wed. 15—Hamburger sale at noon. Bring $0.10. Thurs. 16—We elect Cecil president. Fri. 17—Football game. Yale 0, Cushing 7. 6 CALENDAR - Continued Mon. 20—Artie has an injured foot. Tue. 21—Popularity contest begins. Wed. 22—Violet withdraws from pop contest. We all know she's popular? Thurs. 23—Ah ! Miss Belt is wearing a new diamond. Fri. 2-1—We take all our classes in morning so we can go to O. I’, and O. A. M. C. football game in the afternoon. Mon. 27—All happy because of Saturday's victory over Shamrock, 27 to 12. Tue. 28—Mr. Peden tells us a story in Chapel. Wed. 29—Pep meeting for the Thanksgiving game at Drumright. Hurrah ! Xo school till Monday. DECEMBER Mon. 11—Blue Monday, as usual. Tue. 12—Cecil is practicing his speech for Wednesday night. Wed. 13—Seniors entertain football boys with six o'clock dinner at Rotary Hall. Thurs. 14—(Josh, why don’t it snow? Fri. 15—Chapel. Song. Sermon. Announcements. As ladles and gentlemen we are dis- missed. Mon. 18—Rabbit puts on a wrestling match. Tue. 19—Julius Hansen tells us of his travels. Wed. 20—Senior's Christmas Banquet. Thurs. 21—The rings are here but where are the pins? JANUARY Mon. 1—New Year's Day. No school. Tue. 2—The rounds begin again. Mary answers, prethant but her tooth is absent. Wed. 3—Did someone hear a crash? Only a Junior breaking New Year's resolutions. Thurs. 4—Some tests to show us we’re back at school. Fri. 5—Everybody looks worried. We have just heard there are to be no exemptions to finals. Mon. 8—Just one darn question after another. Tue. 9—More questions. ???????? Wed. 10—What have we done to these teachers anyhow? Thurs. 11—All things must come to an end, 'tls said—but where do the ??????? end? Fri. 12—Grades are given out. smiles? Not many. Mon. 15—Girls basket ball team organized. Tue. 16—Each Senior does a stunt” in chapel today to advertise the carnival. Wed. 17—Faculty basket ball team beats boys. Thurs. 18—Hilarious time at the High School Carnival. Fri. 19—Wrestling match with Tulsa here. Beat them again 50 to 5. Mon. 22—The first snow. Gee Some stingy .«new, Tue. 23—Mr. S. A. Bryant and Mr. Coffey impress us with the virtue of thrift. Wed. 24—Snow all gone—whoopee, the sun's bright. Thurs. 25—Mr. Donaldson, civil war veteran, gives American History classes first hand infor- mation. FH. 26—Mr. Coffey had tin Seniors give their opinions as to what makes success in life. Mon. 29—Floors are oiled, teachers hard-boiled. Slide, bump! Oh. what a dump! Tue. 30—Exciting wrestling match in chapel. Wed. 31—Miss Tatum is sick today. FEBRCARY Thurs. 1—Physics 4 and 5 hour class take a test (?) Fri. 2—Rev. Peden tells us a story in chapel. Mon. 5—Phew-ee! What's burning in the Domestic Science room? Tue. 6— Senior class meeting. Room 20. Junior class meeting. Room 24. Sophomore class meeting. Room 21. Freshman class meeting. Auditorium.” What's the matter with the eighth grade? Wed. 7—Bad weather. Why doesn't some class take the golden opportunity to have a ham- burger sale? Thurs. 8—Violet is actually found studying today. Fri. 9—An argument arises as to who is the biggest liar. John W. or George A. When It's about country butter we'll say John W.” Mon. 12—Cecil and Marjorie are beginning to know each other better, we hear. Tue. 13—Tribute paid to Lincoln's birthday by Mr. Whipple and Mr. Coffey. Wed. 14—Whoo| ee, lookit the pretty valentine. Thurs. 15—We hear the Sophs are planning to give their big brothers and sisters a weinnie roast. I. mm CALENDAR—Continued Fri. 16—Josh Lee is here today. We liked his speech but we heard a Junior mumble that he had understood Josh Lee to be a joker, not a preacher. Mon. 19—Basket Ball Kiris play Oilton. Defeated. Tue. 20—JenninKs orchestra chases the Bloom from chapel. Wed. 21—A Senior was overheard talkiiiK in his sleep last niKht but only a confused murmur about the Literary Digests and Physics notebooks was disecrnablc. Thurs. 22—The town is dark toniKht. Fri. 23—Mr. Whipple expresses himself on Puppy Love. Mon. 26—What's all the fuss about Aaron Boggs? Tue. 27—Rev. Grossman talks in chapel on DoInR the Difficult ThinRS. Wed. 28—Mr. Coffey writes a poem: Put your life on the Map.” MARCH Thurs. 1—Junior Play— Aaron Borrs. Freshman.” Fri. 2—Physics class ro to see high line. County Basket Ball and wrestling Tournament at Yale today and tomorrow. Mon. 5—Wanita has bobbed hair! Tue. 6—Prof. Benny announces band meeting Wed. 7— When early March seems Middle May, The Spring is coming 'round this way.” Thurs. 8—Ruth Holmes saw a boy with some candy but didn't ask him for any! (She was mad at his sister.) Fri. 9—Wrestlers start to Stillwater in Jack Brown's car, happily innocent that they were accompanied by a load of dynamite. Mon. 12—Boys' and Girls' glee club sing in chapel. Tue. 13—Jake and Everett won State Wrestling Championship in their weights. Wed. 1-1—Bunea, Bunca, Bunca, Bunca. Thurs. 15—All C. H. S. is working for Bonds. Fri. 16—Essays are read in Chapel on Need for an Auditorium and Gymnasium.” Mon. 19—Senior Play is chosen, Green Stockings.” Tue. 20—Band plays for assembly. Marie Mann reads a Base Ball piece. Wed. 21—School is out early to hear Joseph Konecny. Thurs. 22—Getting up j� ep for the first Base Ball game. Fri. 23—We lost. Tulsa 11, Cushing 9. Mon. 26—Mrs. Talbert from A. M. tells the girls what colors to wear. Tue. 27—Leonard Neal is some orator. Wed. 28—Senior Play cast chosen. Thurs. 29—Soph-Senior weinnie roast at Big Rocks. Gee, the water looks inviting. Violet tore her skirt. Fri. 30—Tulsa beats us today in base ball. APRIL Mon. 2—Ethel Dollar has been married since March 10. Tue. 3—Election day; bonds carried! Big parade and Mr. Shoup treats the bunch. Wed. 1—Mr. Armitage is gone. Mrs. Searcy herds the N. T. Class in her room. Thurs. 5—Madle is wearing (?) curls today. Fri. 6—County track, field and literary meet here today. Base Ball tournament tomorrow. Mon. 9—Steltzer and Walker did some wonderful work in track Saturday. Tue. 10—Mr. Mathis makes the same speech he made last year, The cannot be told too often. Wed. 11—Hark! A crash—what a splash! Gee, Miss Tatum’s eye did flash. (Ruth dropped a bottle of ink.) Thurs. 12— Four students failed to report to study hall Friday. You know who you are. Re- port to my office before tomorrow. (Who’s guilty?) Fri. 13—High School parade to advertise Sapulpa ball game. Hair ribbons flutter in the breeze. Mon. 16—Opal has the pink eye. Tue. 17—Some boys decide they’d rather go to Stillwater than work. Wed. 18—Unlucky day for devotees of the ole swimmin’ hole. Thurs. 19—Special chapel to hear Congressman Swank. Fri. 20—Getting measured for caps and gowns. This is the end of the calendar editor's work 'cause the last of the Oiler” Is sent to press today. Mon. 30—Senior slumber party. MAY Tue. 1—May breakfast. Tue. 8—Senior chapel and Senior play. Wed. 9—Senior play. Fri. 11—Junior-Senior Banquet. Sat. 12—Senior's trip to Stillwater. Sun. 13—Baccalaureate sermon. Mon. 14—Senior dinner and line party. Tue. 15—Senior luncheon. Wed. 16—Senior Class Night. Thurs. 17—Eighth grade commencement. Fri. 18—High School commencement. t SENIOR “CLASS WILL” We the Senior Class of Cushing High School, in the great state of Oklahoma. Payne County, City of Cushing, being desirous of settling our high school affairs before leaving Cushing High School do hereby make this our last will and testament. First—We wish to give, devise and bequeath to dear old C. H. S. our love and loyalty, that she may always use the class of '23 as a model example for others to follow. Second—Wo wish to give, devise and bequeath to the faculty the privilege of forever keep- ing the boys and girls on separate sides of the new school. Third—We wish to give, devise and bequeath to the Juniors all the spizxrinctum of the class of '23. Fourth—We wish to give, devise and bequeath to the Sophomores the right to always keep the study hall floor covered with torn up notes. Fifth—-We wish to give, devise and bequeath to the Freshmen girls the right to admire Senior boys and the Freshmen boys the right to feel slighted. Sixth—We wish to give, devise and bequeath to our sponsors the profound admiration and ever enduring friendship of the class of '23. Seventh—We wish to give, devise and bequeath to Mr. Coffey the right to “Manhandle” who ever fails to heed his signs. Eighth—We wish to give, devise and bequeath to Mr. Whipple his old and accustomed privi- lege of standing before the school In general assembly and making announcements. Ninth—The individuals wish to give, devise and bequeath the following: Item : Ruth Holderread wills her old maid ways to Ix is Hughes that she may survive infancy. Carl Hathaway wills his ability to play pool to Carl Forter and his musical talent to John Dunn. Ruth Holmes wills her ambition to be a professional giggler to Margie Treese, and her pop- ularity among young and innocent boys to Louise Morgan. Levi Kenelly wills his pretty blue eyes and charming smile to Edward Walters and his melodious voice to FI is Rasberry. Lois Anderson wills her most famous position as chorus girl to Martha Clardy. We wonder (?) what I-ois will do. Marie Foster wills uncontrollable temper to Lucille Hammock that she may control a certain Senior boy more successfully. Floyd Benny wills his ability to make speeches to Jake Berry, we feel Jake would use his hands with more ease. Refa Pedacock wills all her beauty secrets to Pearl Laughlin and to Marie Mann her de- light to argue in alj classes. Oliver Owen wills his failing grades in Physics to Leonard Neal and Jelly Bean habits to William Hmmerick. Violet McDaniel wills all her flapper ways to Nell Beilis. Violet decided to grow up. Elizabeth White wills her naturally curly hair and rosy cheek to Elizabeth Blackburn. Jack Montgomery wills his hour at the Marinello Shop to Roual Dunn that he may also have curly hair. Lyndal Hudson wills her dignity and quiet reserve to Geneva Smith. Wanita Slump wills her ability to dance to Marjorie Crenshaw that she may have some hopes of being rushed. Marie Powers wills her art of s| oof)ng certain male members of the faculty to Corrlne Bowdlear. Dorothy Crenshaw wills her misbehaving eyebrows and innocent expressions to Laverna Goodwin. Bruce Glenn wills his loud, boisterous voice to Clarence Hamilton. Juanita Arms wills her chance of always canvassing the town in attempt to sell a few football tickets to Marie Murphy. Wayne Kdgerton wills his honor of keeping a certain Freshman girl supplied with notes to George Self. Madie Haragan wills her long golden curly locks to Alta Verne Clardy. Clifton Grossman wills his superhuman nature to Hershel Walker. Olive Morgan wills all her frivolous ideas and vampy ways to Lola Perry. Grace Briley wills her talkative ways and all her latest rushes to Elsie Thomas. Clarence Richardson wills his most elaborate gift of gab to Herbert Lynn. Alma Blair wills her desire to become a Mapper to Effie Watson. Mary McLaury wills all the thrills she has received during the many times she has skipi ed school to Virginia Walton. Marjorie Walton wills her place as a favorite among boys to Alta Law and her possibilities of being a suffraget to Victor Searcy. Cecil Arms wills his bluff to anyone who may need it. Apply early and avoid the rush. Ethel Dollar wills her unruly ways to Mildred Higgens. Emily Harris wills her quiet dis| osition and her ability to flirt to Bill Sayers. We do not think Bill will always be so bashful. Numa Whillock wills all her attempts to become a professional debater to Melissa McQueen. Opal Harris wills her dreamy eyes, vague expression and chewing gum to Constance Bran- stetter. Jess Welch wills his privilege of being the only married man in the Senior class to John Griffith. Olive Hough wills her doubtful ability of vamping other girls’ fellows to Jess Ellen Peden. Mildred Teskey wills her aversions of belonging to any school affair, to Carel Spann. Alma Paul wills her knowledge of American History to any ill-fated Junior who may need it in the busy rush of '21. Mildred McClure wills her strong determination along certain love lines to Margaret Eagle. No doubt this will tickle Margaret’s sense of humor? ! ? ! Lucille Garman wills her numerous (?) so called Case Men” to Levena Staton. Gladys Plpinger wills her studiousness and her quiet disposition to Mildred Brown. In Witnkss Whkhkos, I hereunto fix my hand and seal, at Cushing, in the State of Okla- homa on this the first day of March, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-three. In Pkksknck ok: J. W. Whipple. —JUANITA ARMS. Picnics SENIOR WEINNIE ROAST Thursday at 3:30 the Seniors were called together to see what the “Hike” com- mittee had planned—“It was a Weinnie Roast.” Friday evening at 7 o’clock we started for Big Rocks—Every one went and all had a wonderful time. Football Banquet CUSHING HIGH SCHOOL Game Called at 7:30 P. M. Water Boy Kick Off Line Plunge Forward Pass Punt Tackle End Runs End Aiound End Center Rush ----CHS ---CHS--- Fake and Plain Cross Bucks ----CHS----- Touch Down Goal Kick ----CHS----- Whistle Rah! Rah! Rah! Team. ---------CHS----- First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Game Penalties Clarence Richardson Coach Williams....... Cecil Arms........... Floyd Benny.......... Supt. Coffey......... TIME OUT Toast Master ....Penalizer The Team Touch Down ...Side Lines :hs- PEP MEETING Saxophone Solo............................................Carl Hathaway Reading...................................................Numa Whillock Piano Solo.................................................Wanita Shoup Vocal Solo.................................................Thelma Stokes CHRISTMAS DINNER On December the Seniors held their annual Christmas dinner. Every one was present, even Santa Claus—surely we have been model children for Santa remembered every one. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Rappa! tap! tap! came a knock at my loor one day last week just as I had finished my afternoon work and sat down to rock Jack Jr. to sloop. Run to the door” I commanded my small daughter Mary Beth who was playing on the Moor. She did so and a moment later was ushering in a tall, above-the-average looking, peddler. Despite my protests that I did not want to buy anything he, by this time, had removed from its case a very odd-looking telescope which he proceeded to explain. It was slu invention of his own he said and as he gave tlu explanation of its use, the conviction, which I had had since his entrance was veri- fied—I had seen him before! His explana- tion of his own Invention opened the windows of my memory and I heard him once more as he had sounded when explaining a Physics problem in C. H. S. back in '23. It was Levi Kennelly! His invention was really wonderful—one could look through it, he said, and see anyone they wished no matter how far away. He had invented it the fifth year after gradu- ating from C. H. S., but that he had not sold very many due to the fact that people thought they were too good to be true and so wouldn’t buy. To illustrate it Levi said that we'd just look through it and see where the class of '23 were and what they were doing. I got out an old class roll and we started taking the names, for the most part alphabetically. CKOIL ARMS was the first one we saw and Gee! What do you think he was? Well he was the Exalted Cyclops of a newly or- ganized Ku Klux Klan in the wildest wilds of Africa. His Klan had a roll call of 3,000 members. Next we looked up the whereabouts of Juanita Arms. We found her in Norman. Oklahoma, going to school. She played hookey when a Freshman at O. U. She had had no vacation since 1925. The next to look for was ALMA BLAIR. She was a teacher of Pscyolethomologhty in the District of Harmony. The aforesaid subject was a study of the “Wiles of Men. and Alma had saved a neat sum of money and numberless girls' hearts by her years of teaching. Next we saw FLOYD BENNY one of the leading chemists of Paris, lie had just fln- ished an experiment the results of which was a powder formula guaranteed to kill Bed Bugs. It was selling fast. We saw next GRACE BRILEY — Far Famed as the Newly Found Artist. Someone had discovered her art while visiting her rural school. They saw her talent as she drew a picture on the blackboard for her Domestic Science Class. It was a picture of the different cuts of meat, but she had put her soul into it, and as a result she was sent to EuroiK and became famous. Next we saw DOROTHY CRENSHAW just leaving the stage exit of a Musical Comedy Show in Drumright, Oklahoma. She was its Director and took special pride in her girls' chorus, among which were LOIS ANDERSON. ETHEL DOLLAR and M AID- IE HA RAG AX. Her villain was BRUCE GLENN who. after divorcing his seventh wife, took refuge on the stage seeking for- getfulness. I saw next YVAYXE EDGERTON, a stu- dent at Harvard. He was star foot hall player there and had long since decided that Ambition came before Love and had left Louise in Cushing and gone on his career. LUCILLE GARMAX was the next one we saw. She was the manager of ;i garage in Whiz Bang. As a side line she had three 1913 model Fords for hire. Her chief me- chanic was JESSE WELCH, who had Just recently retired from the position of banker at the Whiz Bang Bank. CLIFTOX GROSSMAX was a tramp. We saw him riding the rods of a freight train between Gano and Yale. In his overalls pocket one lone sandwich reposed, which he was saving to divide with his partner hobo, who was riding the rods of the baggage coach ahead.” The other hobo was JACK MOXT- GOMHRY, a hobo because Miss Plummer had refused to dance with him at Community Hall in '23. RUTH HOLMES was owner and manager of the largest delicatessen shop in New York. She had a large number of regular customers, among whom were, OPAL and EMILY HARRIS who were the bachelor stenographers. ” and who bought most of their ready cooked victuals from Ruth, for the sake of Auld Lang Syne.” XIJMA WHILLOCK was touring Europe. Her occupation was debating. She had won more medals than she knew what to do with. CLAREXCE RICHARDSON In answer to his father's prayers, was a doctor, one of the most noted in Pumpkin Center. Arkansas. He was however, not a doctor of humans, but was physician for the care of Poodle Dogs. His customers were of the best blood of Pumpkin Center. RUTH HOLDERREAD was a nurse in Belgium. A rose of No Man's Land. OLIVE HOUGH a rural pedagog was still teaching, but had advanced to the position or Superintendent of the Cushing Schools. LYNDA I, HUDSOX and MARIE POWERS were running a store in Ingalls. It was a combination of dry goods and racket store. Marie having the dry goods side and Lyndal the notions. Marie was married. Her hus- band worked in the Ingalls depot. Lyndal was single. CARL HATHAWAY was the next one we looked for and after hunting some time we found him. He was a street sweeper in a small country town. He had traveled with a Chautauqua as saxophone player until he had gotten short winded and so could hold that job no longer. WAXITA SHOUP was manager of the Gold Xugget Dance Hall in Arizona. She was fairly piling up the coin. ALMA PAUL was a lecturer on Why Pol- iticians cannot be relied upon and was fam- ous. REF A PIDCOCK was basket ball coach at Cushing High School and was still saying “My sakes! OLIVER OWEN was a prominent man or Turkey. His harem consisting of 300 wives who were all jealous of OLIVE MORGAN, his choice of them all. ELIZABETH WHITE and MARY MC- LAURY were running a mattress factory in the suburbs of Perkins. Their modest sign gazed out at the passers by with “Old mat- tresses made over. Work done cheaply and well.’ Lastly we looked and saw MILDRED TESKEY, the lady leader of a strikers' gang on the Santa Fe Railroad. Her Anti-Sympa- thizers led by GLADYS PIPPEXGER called her an I. W. W. of the worst type. MARJORIE WALTON was in Geno. Sin- had lu-r office there, and was issuing bulletins on the Boll Weevil” for the farmers. —violet mcdaniel. JD K E 5 The Staff of the 1923 Oiler wishes to thank the many individuals not con- nected with the publication who have so kindly helped to facilitate the work of the Staff: to the Class Reporters, Members of Student Body, to Faculty, to our Class Sponsor, Miss Winkelman, to our photographer, Mr. Wilmarth, and last but not least, to the Business Men, who by their Advertisements have contributed so materially to making our publication possible. If you do not like these jokes, And their dryness makes you groan Just stroll around occasionally With some good ones of your own. A “BLUFF In every class there is A “Bluff” And he always thinks He’s just the stuff. When he gets up to recite. He never, never gets it right. Even though he does Not know, He’ll talk on something Just to show, When not inside of any book, Has he ever dared to look. But when exam time comes around, Upon his face, there is a frown; And then he’ll cram and cram and cram And all he knows isn’t worth A d-----------. UP-TO-DATE BOOK 1.1ST for American Literature Classes under Miss Winkelman. Title The Hope Chest. ........................................................ Iva Payne............................................................... The Faithless Wlf® ..................................................... The Gentle Dentist............................................... The Fools Parting................................................ The Lady and the Osteopath....................................... The Silken Sweater............................................... Author Ida Dora Mann ... Etta Oreenapple ...........Lida Lott ....Herter A. Little ........I«otta Mann ....Willie Over Huh Fltzbugh Smugg Whiskers........................................................... ,,Y. Barbare Mann Why Did He Propose.......................................................... Renee Day When Pa Found Out...........................................................Margot Herz Wayne's car exploded and, as he went soaring skyward. Clarence asked. Did something explode? Wayne answered, “No, you fish, I’m going to a masquerade ball disguised as a wireless message.” Do You Know— Where Your Dollars (Jo, or Do You Buy Haphazard and Trust to Luck? BUY STANDARD ADVERTISED BRANDS AND YOU TAKE NO CHANCES We Handle Them, such as: OVERLAND AND WILLYS KNIGHT CARS UNITED STATES ROYAL CORD TIRES GARGOYLE MOBILOIL, ALL GRADES GENUINE OVERLAND AND FORD PARTS WEEDE TIRE CHAINS AND BOYCE MOTOMETERS Shoup’s Garage Phone 82 118 East Moses Name Anderson, Lois Arms, Juanita Arms, Cecil Benny, Floyd Briley, Grace Blair, Alma Crenshaw, Dorothy Dollar, Ethel Edgerton, Wayne Foster, Marie Garman, Lucille Glenn, Bruce Grossman, Clifton Haragan, Madie Harris, Opal Harris, Emily Hathaway, Carl Hudson, Lyndal Hough, Olive Holderread, Ruth Holmes, Ruth Kennely, Levi McDaniel, Violet McLaury, Mary .Martin, John McClure, Mildred Montgomery, Jack Morgan, Olive Owen, Oliver Powers, Marie Pidcock, Refa Shoup, Wanita Paul, Alma Richardson, Clarence Teske.v, Mildred Whillock, Xuma Walton, Marjorie White, Elizabeth Welch, Jesse A mbition Baby of class Get married Get a girl Fall in love Vampire Movies To settle down Don’t know Taxi driver Spanish dancer Stages Surprising Taxi driver Go South To settle down Movie star Lady fusser Be slender To grow fat Dancing Own a cafe Politician Guess! Unsettled To be a genius To be tall Feather foundry Hula hula girl A Ford To get married To have a beau Travel To own a dog College prof. Toe dancer Marry young Hasn’t any Physical culture Sousa’s band WHAT’J Adores Cramin’ Blue eyes Physics Small feet Jack Late hours Short boys Pleasures Everyone Bill Bobbed hair Motorcycles Fords Business Ernest Dodge cars Short ones Posing Guess who Bobbed hair Eating Talking Cement mixing Pickles Fair sex Nothing Sleeping Dates Physics One Talking Barnes To talk Soup Washing dishes Spanish heroes Salmon Some one? We won’t tell WHAT Hates Lacks Puffs Curls Silence Ambition To be rushed A lot To be alone Dimples Loneliness Dates Moonlight A ring Attention The diamond To be quiet Humor Seriousness Brains like History A promise Suspense Stiffness Vamps Lung power Blow outs Gasoline Curly hair V igor To quarrel Slenderness Paint But one thing To think Ambition Tardy bells Wings Dirt Dimples To Ik kidded A steady Tall people Weight Silence Articulation Tall ones Frivolity Skinny fellows Beauty Losses A lot Tests Irish smile Studies Little feet Interruption Very little Permits Excuses Tall ones A ring Washing dishes Time Front seats Very little To get old What it takes To be good Everything Boys Frivolity Quarreling Red hair To hurry Nothing much Grape fruit A steady Theda Bara Dimples Feels Ambition Giggly Embarrased Important Cute Excited Timid Lonesome Napoleon Just right Happy Lucky Cuckoo Fine Contented Marvelous Important Lost Failing Dignified Keen Musical With fingers Bored Dead Tall Dreamy Cute Slick Contented Undecided Lucky Good Windy Smart Hopeful Uplifted Noisy Bashful 7 Shaffer Oil and Refining- Company PRODUCERS— REFINERS—MARKETERS —of— “DEEP ROCK Gasoline Lubricants Greases Is Bill Sayers lazy? Lazy is no name for it. Why, he’ll get in a revolving door and then wait for some- body to come turn it around. “Papa, what kind of a robber is a page?” “What?” “It says here that two pages held up the bride’s train.” Soldier (to an inquisitive Scottish woman who was pointing to the badge on his cap): “Don’t you know what that is, my dear? Why that’s a turnip. Scottish Woman—“I wasn’t asking about your head.” “Say, mother, when the baby cries why don’t you just give him a stick of candy to keep him quiet?” “Candy—on a six weeks old baby! Why it would kill him.” “But it didn’t yesterday.” Movie Fan (at her first ball game) : “Oh, I like this, let’s stay and see that part over again where he makes the home run.” TO A FLAPPER Under the spreading sunshine, The flapper gaily goes, The flapper, a mighty vamp is she, With Russian boots, and transparent hose, She has rouge upon her cheeks, And powder on her nose. Her hair is frizzled, and short, and curled, Her face is just a sham. Her brow is never frought with thought, She vamps whoe’er she can. And looks the whole world in the face, For she loves not any man. Rabbit (in gymnasium): “When I give the command ‘Halt!’ you bring the foot which is on the ground to the side of the one which is in the air, and remain motionless! “Dad, what is flattery?” “Flattery, my son, is having somebody else tell you the nice things we have always thought about ourselves. Stall, and the class stalls with you. Recite—and you recite alone. Miss Sellers: “Dorothy, it is a serious thing to get married. uorothy: “Oh, my yes, but it is so much more serious not to.” Wayne: “What is the score?” Herbert L.: “Love 30.” Wayne: “Name ’em boy.” Louise B.: “Miss Belt has a bad case of Mint on the lungs.’ ” Pearl B.: “How come?” Louise B.: “From chewing the rag so much.” Artie: “Harry Berry got whipped the other day.” “Why didn’t he run?” Artie: “That’s out of the question. He had his foot on a nickel.” Tennis Griffith Motor Co. “If it’s for an automobile, we’ve got it, can get it, or it can’t be got” 217-19 N. Cleveland Cushing, Oklahoma ■■■■■I AFTER ALI iiiiiiiiHiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Beilis Company iimmmiiiiiimmimimiiiii Is the Place to Buy your Piano USED PIANOS ACCEPTED IN PARTIAL EXCHANGE DIVIDED PAYMENTS ON OUR HOME BUDGET PLAN. IT MAKES IT EASY FOR YOU TO OWN A PIANO OR PLAYER PIANO MUSIC ROLLS SHEET MUSIC PHONOGRAPH RECORDS THE BELLIS COMPANY Always a Little More for a Little Less CLASS ALPHABET A is for Arms who vamps all the boys, B is for Blair whose studies are joys, C stands for Crenshaw with admirers galore, D is for Dollar with her “Why” or “What for?” E stands for Edgerton with pep overflowing, F is for Floyd. Imagine him blowing, G stands for Grossman a sapling too tall, H is for Harris, hurry—don’t trip, don’t fall. I is for Itself, unheard of, unseen. J is for Jack, on books he is keen? K is for KenneJly who talks in all ways. L is for Lucille, cutting up nowadays. M is for Marie who always is grinning, N is for nobody—therefore no sinning, O stands for Owen, bound to be late, P is for Powers, who is always sedate, Q stands for question, but where is the answer? R for Richardson, called a peach of a dancer. S is for Shoup, a nice sounding name, T is for Teskey, who hopes to gain fame, U stands for us all, the good and the bad, V is for Violet, the brilliant young lass. W is for Walton who shines in the class, X for “Extra—Free”—a good tardy pass. Y stands for Yes, our answer to “Prepared,” Z is for the Zeal, wits which we dared. I Miss Plumber Is my teacher: I shall not pass II She maketh me to learn about angles. III She taketh my book; She maketh me bo through the tests of Keometry for my grade’s sake— IV Yea. though I passeth through the first problems of the book. I fear much evil—Her looks and frowns they frighten me, V She prepareth problems for me In the absence of my class mates; She examlneth my knowl- edge with questions. My eyes with tears runneth over. VI Surely circles and proofs will follow me all the days of my life; And 1 shall dwell in this classroom forever.. Alvis King—I'll never forget the first football game I played in. I had just caught the bail and started to run, when a stray piano fell on my neck, then I began drinking Niagara Falls through a soda straw, and when I woke up I was smoking a doctor's thermometer. Its a Grand and Glorious feeling. Yeh! Mrs. Whipple and her little son were down town and they | assed a young girl wearing the modern galoshes. Son— See that girl. Mama? Mrs. W.— Yes, dear, why? Son— Well, is that one of those boot-leggers that Daddy was talking about? GKOMKTRY PSALM The shades of night were falling fast Where from this earth a Freshman gassed: And ere they laid him in the ground They opened up his head and found Excelsior! STETSON SHOES FOR MEN TWO MAMMOTH FLOORS OF NOTHING BUT QUALITY MERCHANDISE HERE YOU WILL ALWAYS FIND THE NEW THINGS FIRST ON THE FIRST FLOOR Toilet Goods Section Glove Section Notion Section Silk Section Wool Goods Section Cotton Goods Section Hosiery Section Underwear Section Bedding Section Drapery Section Shoe Section ON THE SECOND FLOOR LADIES SUITS, COATS, DRESSES, BLOUSES Corset Section Infants’ Wear Section A Millinery Section That is Complete in every detail. A COMPLETE MEN’S STORE CARRYING THE FINEST MAKES OF FURNISHINGS AND CLOTHING PRODUCED IN AMERICA, SUCH AS FASHION PARK SUITS AND OVERCOATS, MUNSING UNDERWEAR, BRADLEY KNIT SWEATERS, GORDON HOSIERY, ETC. ALSO WORK CLOTHING OF STANDARD MAKES. W I C H E R T SHOES FOR LADIES STUDENT’S SOLILOQUY or A PARODY OF HAMLET To do or not to do—that is the question; Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The semester themes of outrageous teachers, Or to rebel against much overwork And by opposing end them. To suffer—to rebel No more: and by rebelling to say we end The heartache and the many hours in study That we fall heir to. 'Tis a consummation Devoutly to be wished. To suffer—to rebel, To rebel! perchance to succeed! Ay, there’s the rub. For if we do succeed, what pleasure is left for us When we have spent all our time doing it Must give us pause: there’s the overwork That makes calamity of our young lives; For who would bear the conditions we are subject to, The regular nights in detention, the outside reading, The scowls of teachers, the E’s and F’s, The spurns that students who are teacher’s pets, And thus make E’s, if we who are not pets, take, When we may get out of all this By rebelling. Who would these fardesl bear? To grunt and sweat under semester themes, But that the dread of white slips for being tardy, The undiscovered “C” class from whose bourn, No student returns, puzzle the will And make us rather bear the hard work that we have Than be sent to “C” classes that we know not of; Thus hard work does make us proud after all; Thus the native hue of resolution Is sicklied o’er with the unsatisfactory slips; And resolution to do good work With this regard, their currents turn away, And lose the name of resolution. Mr. Whipple: “How many senses do you have?” Student: “Six.” Mr. Whipple: “That’s funny, 1 only have five.” Student: “I know, but the sixth is common sense.” The Devil sends the wicked winds To blow the skirts, knee-high. But God is just and sends the dust To blind the wicked eye. “Is there any connection between the vegetable and animal kingdom?” Clifton G.: “Yes, Hash.” Miss Gandy and Miss Brown went for a tramp in the woods, but the--------------- tramp died. Katherine Cannon: “Did you count with a daisy to see if I love you?” Aetna: “Indeed no, I used a three leaf clover.” Mr. Coffey: “If a man is born in England, lives there a year, moves to the Unitea States and lives there eighty years, and dies—what will he be?” Jack: “An Englishman.” Mr. Coffey: “No.” Jack: “An American.” Mr. Coffey: “No, a corpse.” IF IT S FOR SCHOOLS— WE HAVE IT! You should have our new catalog just full of answers to your equip- ment problems. Write for it! We have been supplying the schools of Oklahoma since 1889. That fact is your assurance of our time tested reliability. © JASPER SIPES CO. 9 z West .Main Street OKLAHOMA CITY, OK LA. RIALTO DIXIE THEATRE The THEATRE “Cushing’s Leading Theatre” Main “Popular With the People” Only the very best and cleanest of up-to-date pictures shown. Street Theatres of Cushing, Oklahoma Entertainment value always one hundred per cent THE THEATRE WITH THE PIPE ORGAN Always a Good Show and Prices as Low as We Can Keep Them WE’RE IN BUSINESS TO PLEASE YOU Your Money Back if You’re Not R. G. BOATRIGHT INSURANCE “ ’.v right if I write it” oC=S=DO Farm and City Loans OC=2=X Cushing, Oklahoma 116 W. Broadway Phone No. 2 Kodak The Ideal Gift In no better way can you record the happy School Days than the KODAK WAY—pictures of your class-mates will recall pleasant memories in after years. Other Gift Suggestions are— Gold Pens and Pencils, Toilet Sets and Stationery. SUMAN DRUG COMPANY Your KICK ALL Store Telephone 38 Cushing, Oklahoma The Gruen Shop When in need of a real time piece, don’t forget the Gruen Watch. The finest watch made. Found only at the best Jewelry Store in town. D. A. HEUSTON Jeweler and Optometrist Cushing. Oklahoma BEHIND THE BARS FOR— Flirting with everybody and anything.................................. Alvis King Having too much pep...........................................................Floyd Benny Wearing her skirts too long....................................... Catherine Cannon Using too many crimpers.............................................Geneva Smith Wearing loud shirts..................................................Alva Ramsey Waste of energy and electricity Boll Weevil Reports Laughing too long.............................................................Marie Mann Gabbing too much.....................................................Marie Foster Being a jelly........................................................Glenn Bennett Having a baby complexion...................................................Virginia Walton Being a lady killer.................................................... John Dunn Being too brilliant......... Leonard Neal Being everybody’s favorite Emily Harris Using too much peroxide lone Dunn Too much study..................................................... Hazel Williams Too many “Excuses”...................................................Grace Briley For speeding.................................................................Harold Crisman For being fickle..................................................Laverne Goodwyn Too much flirting Evert McLaury Too much dancing.................................................... Wanita Shoup Too many admirers............................................................Tommie Robbins Too much brains................................................................Lois Anderson Being a heart breaker...............................................Wayne Edgerton 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. HISTORY QUIZ By Mrs. Searcy What countries fought in the Spanish-American War? How long did the Thirty years war last? Of what nationality was Gladstone, the great English Statesman? How many women of the time of Henry VIII weren’t his wives? Discuss the part America played in the Crusades. When was the war of 1812? What kind of sacks were used in the sacking of Rome, and what wholesale house first put them on the market? Is the seat of government a rocking chair or a bench? What is the 18th Amendment? BOOKKEEPING PSALM This is bookkeeping; I shall not want any more. It maketh me to lie down weary; it soureth the soul. It leadeth me in the paths of hard labor for its name’s sake. Yea, though I stumble through the journal, I am stalled on the ledger, Thine entries and thy trials discomfort me. Thou annointest my fingers with ink; the bottle runneth over. I erase the figures before me in the presence of my room-mates. Surely, if this thing shall follow me all the days of my life, I shall dwell in the bug-house forever.—Amen. A peanut sat on a railroad track, Its heart was all a flutter The 4:54 came thundering past Toot-toot, peanut butter. Teacher: “What are Indian women called, Clarence?” Clarence: “Squaws.” Teacher: “What are Indian babies called, Wayne?” Wayne: “Squawkers.” Miss Tatum: “What do early birds catch when they come back?” Lois: “The cold.” SOLD BY THE LONG-BELL LUMBER COMPANY CITY DRUG COMPANY (Inc.) “The Nyal Store” Phone 383 Your success depends on how you use your spare time anti your spare change. FARMERS’ NATIONAL BANK Cushing, Okla. Phone 29 ra2=== For Graduation Give Her a Box of WHITMAN’S SAMPLER—America’s Greatest Candy. In our store you will find many other Graduation Gifts such as Coty’s, Houbigant’s and Caron Black Narcissus Perfumes, Gift Stationery, Pen and Pencil Sets. Freiday Drug Company The Home of the New Edison and Victrolas Always something new at THE UNIQUE SHOP In art and gift goods, greeting cards, and place cards. IDA F. GREEN, Owner CUSHING TIRE REPAIR CO. Pioneer Vulcanizers Michigan Tires and Ring Shape Tubes GOOD LUMBER REASONABLE We Load ’em out Quick W. R. Pickering Lumber Co. Phone 187 121 S. Harrison THE NATIONAL SUPPLY CO. Oil and Gas Well Supplies 215 E. Broadway Phone 145 Phone 203 NOM DE PLUMES Lotta Munny........................................................T. J. Hughes Iona Ford........................................................Violet McDaniel Miss Middy Seutsky...............................................Esther McLaury Tryme I Canplease..................................................Anna Corbin A. Goodsport.......................................................Cloy Robbins Ima Peach..........................................................Margaret High Ura Nut....................................................................Harry Berry Le Grande Paynter............................................Alta Verne Clardy Warble Louder.........................................................Alvis King Ima Tubb............................................................Ray Ridgway Judge Drinkwater............................................................Jack Brown Ive Line.........................................................Thelma Crisman Avery Goodman................................................Vaughn Le Favour Hazel Williams: “Miss Belt, I don’t have time to study my Spanish on account of so much memory work in Hamlet.” Miss Belt: “Are you memorizing ‘Hamlet’s Soliloquy?’ ” Hazel: “No, it’s a tragedy.” That new girl must be looking for trouble. Why? Because she asked me where she could find Miss Coffey. Mr. Armitage: “Artie, name three kinds of rust.” Artie: “Apple rust, peach rust and—Donald Rust.” SEVEN WONDERS OF C. H. S. 1. Brains of the Seniors. 2. The one morning Miss Brown got to school on time. 3. The “Oiler” staff. J. Junior-Senior banquet. 5. The brilliant greenness of Freshmen. 6. Mr. Coffey’s rule for having order. 7. Jake Berry’s abil(?):ty to understand. Wife: “When you walk, why do you make so much noise?” Hubby: “I have my heavy underware on.” Mrs. Haskins: “John, who sits there?” John looks at the seat where Miss Jack- son is sitting. John: “Nobody.” Lois: “You are a singular sort of a boy.” Sam: “Well, that’s easily altered.” It was the first time Dorothy Crenshaw had ever been on a train. She was peace- fully seated, and was quite amazed at the strange surroundings. “Tickets, tickets,” the conductor called. She gladly gave him her ticket. Presently the news boy came in calling, “Chewing gum.” Dorothy jumped up and said, “No, sir, you can have my ticket but not my chewing gum.” 8 PALACE OF SWEETS Light Lunch and Hot Drinks m Chocolates Fresh Daily m Phone 619 103 East Broadway Cushing. Okla. S. V. RIGSIiY for Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry and Silverware 114 E. Broadway Cushing, Okla. Your business is greatly appreciated by THE OKLAHOMA NATIONAL BANK where you feel at home Accommodating, Conservative, Safe CUSHING MOTOR CO. FORD LINCOLN Phone 126 201 W. Broadway PALACE SMOKE HOUSE A good place to spend your evenings. We positively allow no gambling. 114 W. Broadway Rabbit: “What is a pure bred animal?” Ellis: “It’s an animal of which a record of its folks is kept.” In Glee Club, after singing “Swinging Under the Trees,” Mr. Keith said. “You are all a bunch of monkeys.” Bus Walters: “Swinging Under the Trees.” Clarence: “Where did you do most of your skating when learning?” Miss Coffey: “I think you’re horrid.” Little Willie Bums, Sat on a stove. Little Willie Burns. Little Willie Burns, Didn’t f o to Heaven. Little Willie Burns. Miss Tatum (after Oliver had failed to answer question) : “Next!” Jack M. (waking up): “Shave and a hair cut.” “Dear God,” prayed golden-haired little Willie, “please watch over my mama.” And then after an afterthought, “and I dunno as it would do any harm to sorter keep an eye on the old man, too.” Elizabeth White: “I always keep my gloves on. That is why my hands are so soft.” Elsie T.: “H’m, I suppose you sleep with your hat on also.” Mrs. Searcy: “Floyd, tell about the independent banking system.” Floyd: “H’m, this is a surprise.” Emily H.: “Answer it, and it will be another surprise.” Floyd: “I have an awful cold in my head.” Jack M.: “Well, that’s better than nothing.” YOUR GOOD WILL WE STRIVE TO GAIN THROUGH SERVICE Telephones 251-171 Minnesota Electric Light and Power Company 215 N. Cleveland Cushing, Okla Jack Hughes Hardware The Winchester Store C. D. Miles Sporting Goods THE STORE U R LOOKING FOR Phone 7 YOU FURNISH THE GIRL WE FURNISH THE HOME II— 11 C. C. Walters Furniture and Undertaking 112 East Broadway Cushing, Oklahoma F LOWERS CITY GROCERY AND MARKET For All Occasions W. J. ABBOTT, Prop. Phone 1023 108 Broadway j® Staple and Fancy Groceries Quality Meats Cushing Floral and We always carry Fruits and Vegeta- bles in Season Nursery Co. Our Hobby: Phone 1027 Cushing-Yale Road SERVICE AND SATISFACTION THE PURE OIL COMPANY Producers - Refiners - Marketers A COMPLETE OIL SERVICE FROM WELL TO CUSTOMER “THE HEST PLACE TO SHOP AFTER ALL” SPRING SHOWING You are cordially invited to inspect the classiest lines of wearing apparel for Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Youthful Suits Co-Ed Dresses Smart Style Coats Kuppenheimer Clothes Good Clothes, Stetson Hats, Crosset-Sullivan Shoes, Onyx Phoenix Hose Arky’s Department Store 113-115 East Broadway SPRING TOGS Don’t miss the opportunity to get a peek at those beautiful Spring Oxfords. Say, boys, they are Florsheim’s. The Spring Suits are niftier than ever. Sport styles and all the newest patterns. We manufacture the best feed on earth for live stock. Cotton seed meal at $2.20 per 100 lbs., and cottonseed bulk at 40c per 100 lbs., and hay at 20c per bale, being- more nearly a balanced ration. Cotton seed meal con- tains four times as much protein as bran, mill run or corn chops. Try it and see the results. Commonwealth Cotton Oil Co. J. H. Beilis, Pres. Cushing, Oklahoma We are your friends and not your foes, We sew on buttons and mend your clothes. m CUSHING STEAM LAUNDRY Phone 57 HOUSE WIRING AND FIXTURES of the Better Kind. These are im- portant factors in your home MITCHELL ELECTRIC CO. The house of quick service Phone 375 ■ Csr Ouk; ! ! SrJUff - C OlJxJ ) C oJhfU You want the best style and the finest quality you can get for your money. We have it all. Hart ShafFner Marx Clothes Manhattan Shirts Stetson Hats Munsingwear Nettleton and Walk-Over Shoes All Sizes; Many Styles THE HUB Men’s and Boys’ Store Home of Hart Schaffner Marx JOHN 0. BRADLEY CO. Architects for the New High School Building CUSHING OFFICE PAWHUSKA OFFICE 212 Treese Bldg. 208-209 P. 0. Bldg. Phone 509 Phone 428 WHO’S WHO IN C. H. S. BOY GIRL Most Intelligent Best Athlete Eva Lewis . ... Best looking Nell Beilis Most Modest Ruth Holderread Always Blushing Beulah Brink Always Smiling Lois Hughes ...Most Dignified Marjorie Walton Most Sensitive Elizabeth White Kyle Driggs Best Dresser Best Dancer Martha Clardy Best Vamp Magdalen Winkelman ..Most Energetic Olive Morgan Most Conscientious Carrie Beasley Always Tardy Effie Watson Kyle Driggs Biggest Flirt ...Most Interesting Pearl Laughlin Elizabeth Blackburn Most Sarcastic Pearl Briley Hazel Williams Biggest Fusser Lorretta Belt .Biggest Bluffer Geneva Smith ..Biggest Baby Thelma Stokes Wittiest Ruth Holmes Roual Dunn Nerviest La vena Staton Miss Brown .Best Sport Corrinne Bowdlear Most Talkative Jessie E. Peden Jess Armitage ....Most Independent Marie Mann Raz: “Why do you limp?” Cecil: “We went walking to the Cactus Gardens last night and we decided to sit down on a bench. The bench was a shadow.” READ THIS FAST Two lovers sat side by side; Beside the sunny seaside; He sighed, she sighed; they both sighed; Side by side, beside the sunny seaside. Mr. Horse Radish: “Ladies and gents, Mr. Barley Corn will now sing a song entitled, “I didn’t raise my son to be a Kernel.” “Beat it,” said the Senior as he hit the Freshman on the head with a spoiled egg. Mr. Keith: “I dreamt that I died last night.” Miss Brown: “What woke you up?” Mr. Keith: The heat.” ADVERTISEMENTS The Skin You Love to Touch..............................................Bus Walters Have You a Little Fairy in Your Home? Susie Suman No Metal Can Touch You ................................................ Wm. Emerick 99-94-100' , Pure................................................Mildred Higgins When It Rains, It Pours..........................................B. B. Tournament His Master's Voice...............................................Steven O’Donnell Chases Dirt...........................................................Marie Powers Keep That School Girl Complexion.....................................Sylvie Barnes It Floats..............................................................Otto Simma Unlucky for Dirt.............................................High School Inspector Reduce to Music......................................................Margie Treese Learn to Dance by Mail.................................................John Martin Grow Those Ethel Clayton Eyelashes Margie Crenshaw Makes the Hair Glisten........................................ Clarence Richardson Roll Your Own...........................................................Roy Barnes CUSHING The Town Friendly Population 10,000 plus. Good Schools, Churches, Lodges, Clubs, Theatres, Library. Three Rail roads. Best gas supply and cheapest rate in State of Oklahoma. CUSHING GAS COMPANY LISTEN to the Music of the World by RADIO s Sets and Parts on Sale at Cochran Plumbing and Electric Co. 213 E. Broadway Cushing, Oklahoma BEILAND MARKET The only Executive Meat Market in your city @ Phone 227 108 N. Harrison CALL F. R. SPANN Quaker News—or Odorless Cleaners for Cleaning and Pressing and Dyeing Expert Alterers BOOKWORMS .....Marjorie Walton ........Elsie Thomas ..........George Self Constance Branstetter ..........Front Walk ....Clifton Grossman ..... Dorothy Luther .....Verna Fae Howe ........Juanita Arms .........Artie Evans ..........Study Hall ... .Holland Kirchmeyer .........Ethel Dollar ...Corrinne Bowdlear .....James Middleton .......Aetna Christie ......Louise Morgan ..........Sam Sayers .......Olive Morgan .........Lynn Forrest .....Ruth Holderread .......Ellis Rasbury .........Ruth Holmes “If a widower married a widow named Elizabeth and had two children, what would he have?” “I don’t know.” “A second-hand Lizzie, and two run-a-bouts.” What is life? One fool thing after another What is love? Two fool things after each other. John Morgan: “Miss Winkelman, did David Copperfield write Chas. Dickens?” Miss Winkelman: “No, I believe Harold Bell Wright wrote that.” LIFE Chapter I. “Glad to meet you.” Chapter II. “Isn’t the moon beautiful?” Chapter III. “Oosum loves woozum?” Chapter IV. “Do vou-----------?” “I do-------------.” Chapter V. “Da. Da. Da.” Chapter VI. “Where the sam-hill’s dinner?” Vanity Fair............ Wanted, a Husband The Bible and Burgess Just Patty............. Main Street............ The Little Minister.... Beauty................. Everybody’s Sweetheart. Clever Betsey.......... The Sheik.............. This Side of Paradise Daddy Long-Legs........ Somebody’s Sweetheart Daddy’s Girl........... Just David............. Miss Billy’s Decision.. The Fortune Hunter. The Best Beloved Peg O’ My Heart As You Like It......... Joan of Arc............ The Man of the Hour Eat and Grow Thin Harris Motor Co. DURANT AND STAR Tires, Tubes and Accessories Gasoline and Oil Storage 112 W. Moses Cushing, Okla. Service is One Motto BUDWEISER BAR AND LUNCH ROOM Best place for sudden and immediate service. Eats and drinks plentiful. Heavy wants to see you. T. M. LUMLY HARDWARE CO. Hardware, Stoves, Paints, Harness, Gas and Water Fittings Phone 136 Cushing, Okla. To the Class of ’23: We extend to you our hearti- est congratulations upon your graduation, and when you are ready to enroll for Housekeeper's Course, we would be pleased to send you a sack of that famous Gold Medal Flour and a pound of that wonderful Chase and San- born’s Seal Brand Coffee, with our compliments. Quality Grocery and Market Phones 98-363 Service — Quality — Price C. H. S. DICTIONARY Anger: State of mind teachers are guilty of being in very often. Babies: A large herd of very small children found roaming the halls of C. H. S. under the assumed name “Freshmen.” Blush: A temporary erythena of calorific effulgence of the physiognomy, acteoli- gized by the perceptiveness of the sensorium, in a predicament of the inequilibrity from a sense of shame, anger or other cause, eventuating in a paresis of the vase-motorial muscular filaments of the facial capillaries, whereby, being divested for their elasticity, they become suffused with a radiance emanating from an intimidated proecordia. Brains: A soft gray and white matter found in the head on which are impressions of “nifty” young men and women, striking styles, fox-trots, etc. Dance: A brisk, physical exercise, invented by St. Vitus. Eye: Window to the brain. (Some teachers eyes are bay windows.) Hammock: Happiness on hooks. Hay Fever: Heart trouble caused by falling in love with a grass-widow. Horn: A sharp point. Hornet: Still sharper. Love: A man’s insane desire to become a woman’s meal ticket. Maiden Lady: A term applied to an “old maid” by those who wish to avoid hurt- ing her feelings. Manicure: The only woman who can beat a carpenter soaking nails. Menagerie: A mixture of smells. Miracle: A woman that won’t talk. Pants: Trousers’ country cousins. Polecat: A small animal to be killed with a pole—the longer the pole the better. Question: Wayne Edgerton. Religion: A cloak used by some in this world who will be warm enough without it in the next. Sculptor: A poor unfortunate who makes faces and busts. Snore: An unfavorable report from headquarters. Study: A certain form of school procedure which has grown obsolete. Temper: A quality, the loss of which is likely to make a knife blade and a woman’s tongue sharp. (Especially teachers.) Time: The most absurd thing in C. II. S. Umbrella: A good thing to put up in a shower—or a pawnshop. Usher: One who has a leading part in the show. Vaccination: Where jabbing the needle is never a vice. Vulgarity: Conduct of the Juniors. Veranda: An open-air enclosure often used as a spoon-holder. Word: Something you must keep after giving it to another. X-Ray: Something which shows what you’re made of. Young: A quality which none of the faculty possess. Zero: A grade often received by manv Freshmen. CUSHING State BANK You are always welcome at— Cushing, Oklahoma THE BUSY “B” and we appreciate your patronage. Capital $25,000.00 Surplus $15,000.00 We have a full line of Fancy Home Made Candies, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobaccos. We invite your business Our Fountain and Lunch Service is the best in the city. James E. Berry, President Jno. W. Wilson, Cashier E. C. Mullendore, Vice-President L. D. Berry, Vice-President L. J. Martin, Ass’t. Cashier R. W. Johnson, Ass’t. Cashier “Drop in and see us” RAMSEY RIGSBY JAMES M. DALE SINGER SEWING MACHINE SHOP Insurance of all kinds; Real Estate and Loans, both farm and city Cash or Terms to Suit Purchaser Phone 325 112 N. Harrison C. F. DUNCAN 2nd door N. P. 0. H. M. KELLY MACHINE SHOP m Oil Field and General Machine Shop Work “Micro” Automobile cylinder grinding and fitting—Pistons, Pine and Rings in stock. Will make your motor good as new at a far less cost. You will always find Smart and up- to-date Millinery at ROSE HAT SHOP Phone 154 123 N. Harrison 116 E. Broadway STAR Grocery and Market ★ When your appetite is hungry come in or phone us. We’ll be glad to see or hear you. ★ Phones 241-1025-1026 Cushing, Oklahoma We FIRST NATIONAL BANK CUSHING, OKLAHOMA. Nationalized July 27, 1903 Capital Stock $50,000.00 Surplus and Profits $25,000.00 OFFICERS C. W. Carpenter President E. C. Burford Vice-President John Foster Cashier Sarah Davis .Ass’t. Cashier YOUR BUSINESS SOLICITED PEOPLE’S COMPRESS COTTON CO. J. H. Beilis, Pres. A. D. Stubblefield 400 W. Broadway Phone 341 Cushing, Oklahoma YOU SHALL KNOW THEM BY— His smile...........................................................Donald Rust His teeth....................................................... Everett Campbell The part in his hair...............................................Herbert Lynn His eyes......................................................................Reed Burroughs His nose............................................................Rollie Sayers His lips...................................................................Clifton Grossman His chin............................................................ Carl Forter His dimples........................................................Herbert Priddy His grin............................................................Garman Albin His funny face........................................................... “Rabbit” His noise...........................................................Marian Karr His eyelashes.................................................. J. T. DeLoach His books............................................................Frank Hoseh His good looks.......................................................Harry Pound His voice.........-.............................................Clarence Hamilton His leadership...............................................................Cecil Arms His saxophone.................................................................Carl Hathaway His spizzerinktum...........................................................George Self His dancing...................................................................Jack Montgomery Official: “No, I can’t find you a job. I have so many people here after jobs that I can’t even remember their names. Wayne: “Couldn’t you give me a job keeping record of them?” Wayne: “Are you going to join the new Missionary movement?” Louise M.: “Oh, Wayne, I’d love to try it. Is it anything like the fox trot?” Miss Belt in English Class: “Maxwell what is the setting of ‘Treasure Island’?” Maxwell: “Well, it’s an island with one man on it.” Floyd B. (to a bank clerk) : “Mista, I want a bank book for a lady that folds in the middle.” PHOTOPLAYS Bobbed Hair.....................................................Juanita Harmon What Do Men Want?...................................................Doretta Lynn Why Girls Leave Home...............................................James Frye Polly of the Follies................................................Donald Rust Foolish Wives..................................Dorothy Zufall and Carrie Beasley Queen of Sheba......................................................Lois Hughes Ladies Must Live.................................................Numa Whillock The Old Nest...........................................................C. H. S. Heart Specialist................................................ Wayne Edgerton Forever.............................................................Book Reports The Prodigal Judge.................................................J. W. Whipple Bought and Paid For..........................................................The Oiler Fool’s Paradise.....................................................Chapel Day Don’t Tell Everything.....................................................Beulah Brink Forbidden Fruit.........................................Juicy Fruit in Class Room FAMILY OUTFITTERS Operating a Chain of Retail Dry Goods Stores WE UNDER BUY— —WE UNDER SELL Phone 1039 Cushing, Oklahoma ORANGE BLOSSOM CONFECTIONERY “Our Fountain is Style all the While” Delicious Drinks, Fine Candies, etc. Goods Guaranteed. We appreciate your business. Thank you. Phone 707 110 N. Harrison Ave. G. Frank Withers, Proprietor JIM WANTS TO SEE YOU Harness, Shoe Shop, Traveling Bags 101 z E. Broadway Phone 738 't (Artistry creates beauty; it express- es ideals in their most charming con- ceptions; Artistry makes the imagina- tion to soar a thousand years into the future-, it amasses fortunes, builds castles, populates nations, beautifies our every day life, and finds its noblest ex- pression in the modern annual . • We are artisans-Has. creators oP artistic year books. H H TORT WORTH DALLAS - HOUSTON r I I k__________________________________________________________