Cuyahoga Falls High School - Cuyahogan Yearbook (Cuyahoga Falls, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1924 volume:

The RE-ECHO 'PUBLISHED (BY THE 12-B CLASS OF CUYAHOGA FALLS HIQH SCHOOL JUWE, 1924 ‘Dedicated October 26, 1922 • Driiiratri� tu (I hr (flaas nf “’24” j Here ’s to the class of “’24” With its jolly boys and its girls galore, Let’s hope that our school will have many more, Like the class of “’24”. They weie ever ready to have some fun, Always after their studies were done, As good a class as is under the sun, Was the class of “’24”. We wish them success wherever they go, Their position be gained by the talent they show, So we’re wishing their standard they’ll ne’er drop below. This class of “’24” —GEORGE HANKEY dhtr Aim purpose of the RE-ECHO is to create among the students of C. F. H. S., our alumni and friends, a greater interest in the activities of the school and to re-echo the events of the pa£t year. Because of the short time we have had in which to compile this record only the mo t im- portant of these events may be mentioned. RE-ECHO STAFF FACULTY ADVISOR EDITOR IN CHIEF FACULTY AND SENIORS LITERARY EDITOR MUSIC EDITOR ..... ATHLETIC EDITOR ... HUMOR EDITOR PRODUCTION MANAGER SALES MANAGER ..... ART EDITOR ........ MR. C. M. LAYTON MARGARET McCORKLE OSWALD ANDERSON IRENE PACK ........ EARL. KIRK ....... ETHEL DEEDS ....... ALMA WOOD KARL MANWELL ..... ELMA BRENNER MARGARET McCORKLE SOCIETY EDITOR CLELLA SUTTON RE-ECHO 3 HOARD OF EDUCATION J. B. JACKSON President E. D. BARSTOW Vice President J. C. SECHRIST Clerk—Treasurer H. B. LECKY A. B. SEASONS W. W. MESSNER Custodum MARIAN ELLIOTT Secretary to the Superintendent ethel McKenzie Secretary to the Principal FANNIE O. SHARPE Health Director ARDIS GILMORE In Charge of Cafeteria MR. W. H. RICHARDSON. Superintendent (A. M., Defiance). Supt. of Schools here since Fall of 1908. MR. C. M. LA I'ON, Principal (B. S. in Ed., Ohio State University, ’20). Leader of orchestra and band; formerly su- perintendent of schools at Milford Center, Ohio, and at Centerburg, Ohio. MISS MABEL BARBER (B. A., Marietta College, ’17). Formerly principal of the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home at Xenia, Ohio; instructor in geometry here since 1919. EDNA BROWN (B. A., Mount Union College, ’21). Instructor in cooking and sewing here since Fall of 1923. MR. B. F. COOPER (Graduate of Smith-Hughes work, ’23; Brad- ley Polytechnical School). Instructor in woodwork and mechanical drawing here since the Fall of 1923. MISS ELOISE COOPER (Ypsilanti College, ’18). Instructor in commercial subjects here since the Fall of 1918. 4 RE-ECHO MISS MAY ROSE CRAIG (B. A., Wooster College, ’ll). Instructor in junior and senior English here since 1920. Formerly instructor of English at Wadsworth High School. MISS KAiHRYN E. D1CKAS (B. A., Ohio Wesleyan, ’23). Instructor in English and public speaking here since Fall of ’23. MR. GEORGE E. ERF (B. S. in Ed.� Ohio University, ’ll). Instructor in physics and chemistry here since Fall of ’22. Formerly superintendent of schools at Pandora, Ohio. MR. GEORGE B. KIRK (B. S., Ohio State University, ’21). Instructor of bookkeeping, economics, and physical education. Bovs’ coach since Fall of 1922. MR. C. A. MERRILL (B. A., Otterbein College, ’17). Instructor in French and vocational civics here since Fall of ’22. Formerly principal of Norton Township School. MISS EDNA NEUMANN (B. A., Hiram College, '23). Instructor in Latin here since Fall of ’23. MRS. R. R. OVINGTON (Kent Normal College, '18). Instructor in dressmaking and millinery here since Fall of ’22. Formerly teacher at Ravenna Centralized School. MR. RUSSELL LOWELL PACKARD (B. S. in Ed., Kent Normal College, ’23). Instructor in American history, sociology, prac- tical law, and physical geography here since Fall of ’23. Formerly principal of Wenona High School, Wenona, 111. MR. H. A. PRESTON (B. A., Western Reserve University; A. M., Harvard Graduate School). Instructor in Latin and leader of Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs here since Fall of ’22. F’or- merly instructor in music at Culver Military Academy. MISS DAPHNE LIMBACH (B. A., Wooster College, ’23). Instructor in biology and community civics here since Fall of ’23. MISS CORA M. LINK (B. Sc., in Ed., O. S. U., ’ll). Instructor in algebra here since Fall of ’22. Formerly principal of Oak Harbor, Ohio, High School. MISS HELEN D. RUHLEN (B. A.. O. S. U., ’23). Instructor in English and physical education here since Fall of ’23. Formerly taught at Kenton, O. MR. C. F. SMITH (B. A., Hiram College, ’19). Instructor in miscellaneous subjects and at- tendance officer here since Fall of ’22. For- merly principal of Atwater, Ohio, High School. MRS. C. F. SMITH (B. A., Hiram College, ’17). Instructor in English here since 1923. For- merly taught at Atwater, Ohio. MISS MAY TEMPLER (B. S. in Ed., Ohio University, ’14). Instructor in story telling and school librarian here since Fall of ’14. Formerly principal of East Palestine, Ohio, High School. MR. B. G. TROTTMAN (Kent Normal College and Ohio U). Instructor in metal work here since Fall of '23. Formerly principal of Brimfield, Ohio, High School. MISS ALTA VAN BENSCHOTEN (B. A., O. S. U., ’22). Instructor in general science and physical edu- cation; girls’ coach here since Fall of ’22. MR. PAUL S. YOST (B. A., Heidelberg College, ’23). Instructor in modern history; boys’ coach here since Fall of ’23. RE-ECHO 5 error 5. LEONA HALES Lonnie” Delphian L. S. “She has made many a young man’s heart beat faster.” KATHERINE B1LLMAN Katie” Athenian L. S. Commencement. “Mild and harmless when let alone.” ROY JOE BLACK “Blackie Athenian L. S. Commencement. “Studious and earnest, but watch out when he starts.” MIGNON J. BRYANT “Miggy Delphian L. S. Glee Club (2) (3) (4), Orchestra (3) (4). Band (4), Pianist for Boys’ Glee Club (4), Commencement. “Little bit of all right.” MABEL BUR'I'ON Burt Athenian L. S. Commencement. “An authority on Arabic numerals.” FRANK E. CONROY “Pinkie Chestnut Burr L. S. Class Plav, Baseball (2), (3), (4), Secretary of C. B. L. S. (3). “Let the world pass by, if it will.” RUTH COURTAD Courty Athenian L. S. Class Play, A. L. S. Program Committee (4), Manager of Style Show (4). “A peppy poet.” FRANK H. COX Coxie Chestnut Burr L. S. Class Play, Baseball (4). “So fair they are 1 find it hard to choose.” CARL R. EDWARDS Sleepy Chestnut Burr L. S. Glee Club (3). Band (3) (4). Commencement. “Always ready with some retort.” WILLARD FISHER Bashful Athenian L. S. Basketball (4), Track (41. Willard came here from Minneapolis, Minn., in his Senior year. Many of the girls wish he had come sooner. “His bashfulness is his most predominant characteristic.” FRANK M. FRANCIS Frankie Delphian L. S. Class Play, Secretary of D. L. S. (4). “Life is short and so am I.” MARGARET HELEN HALE Kitty Delphian L. S. Class Play, Commencement, Glee Club (4). Manager of Ford-Packard Contest, chairman of D. L. S. Program Committee, Secretary of In- tramural Committee. “The fairest of the fair.” GLADYS HAMILTON Delphian L. S. Came here from Marietta, Ohio. We wish we could have made her acquaintance sooner. “Shy and timid.” NEVA G. HARRINGTON “Fritz Athenian L. S. Class Play. Track (3), Captain (4), Man- ager of Basketball (4). Secretary of Intramural Committee, Chairman of A. L. S. Program Com- mitte. “Them eyes.” ROBERT L. HEINLEN Delphian L. S. Band (3) (4), Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4). “The past, at least, is secure.” 6 RE-ECHO LELAND E. HINKLE Mickey’ Athenian L. S. “Small, but a factor to be reckoned with seri ously and thotfully.” EVELYN M. HOCH Athenian L. S. Class Play. “Her smile is enigmatical.” FLORENCE JONES “Porky Athenian L. S. Class Play, Basketball (4). Full of fun. VIRGINIA KNOSKE “Ginger Athenian L. S. Class Play, Commencement, Glee Club (3) (4), Chairman of Senior Intramural Committee, Secretary of A. L. S. (4), Trolley League Ora- torical Contest. “Her nickname well describes her.” IRENE LIPNICKY Lippy” Athenian L. S. Commencement, Glee Club (4), Captain of A. L. S. “Silence is golden.” THEODORE MAYER ■■Ted’’ Delphian Literary Society President of Senior Class, Class Play, Com- mencement, Vice President of D. L. S. (4), Band (3) (4). “Popular with the girls.” DONALD C. MEALY “Don Athenian L. S. Class Play, Commencement, A. L. S. Program Committee (4). “Hero of one maid’s heart.” WARREN MILLS Warnie” Chestnut Burr L. S. Baseball (4), Commencement. “He’s got a bull-doggish look but at a closer range he isn’t so terrifying.” GORDON PHILLIPS Athenian L. S. Football, Trolley League R. E. (3) (4), Baseball (3), President of A. L. S. (3), Filipino Debate (4). “Slow but sure.” LONAS DAVID PHILLIPS “Lony Chestnut Burr L. S. Class Play, Football (3), Captain (4), Track (3) (4), Treasurer of Senior Class, Treasurer of C. B. L. S. (4). He once belonged to the Woman Haters Club, but now----.” DOROTHY ANNE PRESTON Shorty” Delphian L. S. Glee Club (4), Commencement. Dorothy came here from Columbus, Ohio, in her Senior year. We only wish she had come sooner. “She is always up to something.” FORREST RICHARDSON ‘•Rudolph'’ Delphian L. S. Class Play, Glee Club (3) (4), Commence- ment. “His speech is subdued, but his actions are hot.” KATHRYN RICHARDSON “Katie Delphian L. S. Class Plav, Commencement, Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4). “Her imagination wanders far afield at times.” ENNA ROBB “Red Chestnut Burr L. S. “Her temper goes with her hair.” BERNICE ROBINSON “Bennie Delphian L. S. “The Country Lass.” HELEN S. ROETHIG Delphian L. S. Secretary of Senior Class, Trolley League Oratorical Contest, Commencement, Glee Club (2) (3) (4). “One wonders that such a small head should contain so many things.” LILLIAN SEARLE “Lil Chestnut Burr, L. S. Class Play, Commencement, Glee Club (4). “Our fondest hopes abide in thee.” ARTHUR SMEARMAN “Art Chestnut Burr L. S. Filipino Independence Debate (4). “Even tho vanquished, still he would argue.” CLARENCE W. SNYDER Chestnut Burr L. S. Class Plav, Major of Fords (3) (4), Foot- ball (4), Baseball (1) (2) (3), (Capt. 4), Captain of C. B. L. S. “His constancy is noteworthy.” STUART THAYER “Stu” Delphian L. S. Class Play, Treasurer of D. L. S. (4). “When I laugh I do so with an enormous and inextinguishable laugh.” EDNA THRASH “Ed “O maiden with those meek brown eyes.” CLARK A. WILLIAMS 'Willie Athenian L. S. President of A. L. S. (4), Commencement. “There’s a deal of deviltry beneath his mild exterior.” RE-ECHO 7 8 RE-ECHO THE LITERARY SOCIETIES The three major literary societies of Falls Hi were organized in the fall of 1916. 1 hese soci- eties are the Delphian, Chestnut Burr, and Ath- enian. The first captains were Anna Slattery, Raymond Hibhard and Marie Richardson. These societies were organized to promote an interest in literary activities. At first all the members of the Hi school were allowed to be- come members of one of these societies, but, be- cause of the growth of the Hi school, member- ship has been limited to the 11 A, 12B and 12A classes. The officers of the societies are as follows: Athenian—President.......................Clark Williams Vice President...... Secretary..................Virginia Knoske Delphian—President........Margaret McCorkle Vice President.......Theodore Mayer Secretary.....................Frank Francis Chestnut Burr—President..................Lonas Phillips Vice President.....Irene Pack Secretary.................Elma Brenner Treasurer...............Clella Sutton INTER-SOCIETY CONTEST The Second Inter-Society Contest of March 28, 1924, resulted in a tie. The first contest which took place in 1923 was won by the Del- phian Society. Each society had three contestants, chosen at preliminaries held by each of the societies. The contestants were: Readings—Chestnut Burr, Irene Pack, “American, Sir”; Athenian Thomas Murray, “My Pipe”; Delphian, Margaret Mc- Corkle, “The First Kiss”; Orations—Chestnut Burr, George Markwalder, “Football”; Ath- enian, Oswald Anderson, “The Next World War”; Delphian, Forest Richardson, “Friend- ship.” Music—Chestnut Burr, Phyllis Billings, vocal solo; Athenian, Isabel Bucklin, piano solo; Delphian, Mignon Bryant, piano solo. The results of the contest were very unusual; each society won a first, a second and a third. The winning society was to receive a cup. but since there was a tie between the three societies, the name of each was engraved on the cup. Individual prizes were awarded by Mr. Rich- ardson. Irene Pack, Oswald Anderson, and Mignon Bryant received three dollars for first place; Forest Richardson, Thomas Murray and Phyllis Billings, two dollars for second place; Margaret McCorkle, George Markwalder and Isabel Murray, one dollar for third place. Mattie Weight man, ’25. PRELIMINARIES FOR THE TROLLEY LEAGUE CONTEST In the preliminaries for the Trolley League Oratorical contest there were five contestants for the reading—Virginia Knoske, receiving first place, Marion Orth, second place, Irene Pack, Thomas Murrary and Clella Sutton. There were two contestants for the oration—Helen Roethig and Oswald Anderson. Helen Roethig was chosen to represent the school. The faculty acted as judges. Clella Sutton. ’25. TROLLEY LEAGUE LITERARY CONTEST The fifth annual Trolley League Literary Contest was held Friday evening, April 11, 1924. at Ravenna High School Auditorium. The “Falls Hi Gang” was there in high spirits, and with the signal given from our cheer leader the Falls crowd was the first to sound the praises of their school and contestants. The contest was very interesting and enjoyed by every one. It was with great suspense that the crowd awaited the judges’ decisions. There was a loud roar of applause from the Falls sec- tion when Air. Layton, President of the Trolley League, announced that first places were given to our contestants, Virginia Knoske, Reading, and Helen Roethig, Oration. They were then awarded gold medals for themselves and silver cups for the school. Honorable mention is due to the Boys’ Glee Club, especially the comedian, Donald Burns. We feel sure if there had been cups or medals awarded for the musical numbers, our glee club would have received them. We know that the other members of the Trol- ley League now realize, if never before, that “we don’t stop until we’re on top and there we’ll always be.” THE PRELIMINARY DERATE The preliminary debate was held Monday morning, April 28th, in the high school auditor- ium. The following pupils tried out for the teams for the triangular debate: Irene Pack, Douglas Joachim, Forrest Richardson, George Hankey, Alma Wood, Oswald Anderson, Gor- don Phillips, Arthur Smearman, Charles De- wees, Anna Hoiles, and William Booth. From these, eight were chosen to represent us in the triangular debate. They were for the negative team: Arthur Smearman, Charles Dewees, Anna RE-ECHO 9 Hoiles, and Oswald Anderson. Affirmative: Irene Pack, Gordon Phillips, Alma Wood, and William Booth. Although good arguments were presented on both sides the negative won the decision. Marie Stoglin. DEBATE On the afternoon of Friday, May 9, 1924, the North High negative team came to our school to debate with our affirmative team on the ques- tion, Resolved: That the Philippines should have immediate and absolute freedom. The Falls High affirmative team was composed of Alma Wood� Gordon Phillips, Irene Pack and William Booth. On the same afternoon our negative team. Arthur Smearman, Charles Dewees, Oswald Anderson, and Anna Hoiles, went to Bedford to debate with Bedford High’s negative team. The outcome of these debates was very satis- factory since both our negative and affirmative teams won; the affirmative by a two to one de- cision and the negative by a unanimous decision of the judges. THE QUEST OF THE TROLLEY LEAGUE GRAIL Because Sir Erf had won the Inter-knight con- test, King Richardson chose him for the quest of the Trolley-League-Grail. As the sun came over the hill Sir Erf arose. He put on his armor which was of gold with a black ribbon around the helmet so it wouldn’t slip off, as it often did. Then he walked state- ly to King Richardson’s court. “Sir Erf,” quoth the king, “The time has come for you to go on your quest. The way will be rough and the enemies hard to conquer.” “Oh, ho,” laughs Sir Erf. “Who are my worthy opponents?” “The first,” quoth King Richardson, “Is Sir Kenmore, then Sir State. Sir Roosevelt, Sir Ra- venna and the most terrible, Sir Bedford.” At this point Ladv Falls rushed up to Sir Erf. “They may kill you,” she cried. “Wear this sleeve of gold and black as a gift from me, I pray you.” Sir Erf blushed to the edge of his hair; never before had he worn a lady’s token but he could not resist. Then the solemn procession walked into the courtyard where the horse awaited. By means of an extra heavy chain. Sir Kirk and Sir Yost finally hoisted Sir Erf to the saddle. Sir Preston came out of the royal cafeteria bearing a lunch for him. (Sir Preston baked the best white lobster.) Sir Trottman brought forth the trusty sword “Team” which had served Sir Erf in many battles. At last Sir Erf blew kisses to all members of the Square 'Fable and departed. At noon he halted his horse and pulled out Sir Preston’s lunch, but while he gazed hungrily at it a voice cried out, “I pray you let me eat of the white lobster!” There in red and black stood Sir Kenmore. Sir Erf handed him the lobster and after Sir Kenmore had eaten they fought. But Sir Ken- more, because he had eaten so much, could not fight well and so the first was conquered. Then, weary in stomach but light in heart. Sir Erf charged toward Sir State who was near by. Sir State struck first but only knocked Sir Erf’s helmet crooked. Then Sir Erf struck a heavy blow and Sir State fell and thus the sec- ond was conquered. Sir Roosevelt was pacing the valley in search of Sir Ravenna but upon seeing Sir Erf decided that he would do. Sir Roosevelt charged first and knocked Sir Erf’s helmet straight, but was given such a blow in return that he was easily beaten. And so the third was conquered. Now our hero searched for three and twenty days and finally found Sir Ravenna in a valley between two bills. He struck Sir Ravenna and Sir Ravenna re- turned the blow. Sir Erf struck many times but each time Sir Ravenna returned with a harder blow. Then with tears streaming down his cheeks Sir Erf struck such a blow that the trusty sword “Team” broke at the hilt. Then he grasped his other sword, “Sub,” but before he could strike Sir Ravenna thrust his sword into the armor by Sir Erf’s shoulder and his hel- met slid from his head. Quivering Sir Erf dropped his sword and ex- pected no less than immediate death, but gazing on yonder hillside he beheld, glittering in the sun, “Old Trusty” the famous slide-trombone of Sir Layton that had tooted its way to many vic- tories. Dramatically Sir Layton began to play these ever beautiful strains, “How Dry 1 Am,” and with a sigh Sir Ravenna fell. The fourth was conquered. Only Sir Bedford, the terrible, remained un- conquered. So Sir Erf, with the sword, “Sub” and his trusty friend Sir Layton started toward the uoconquered foe. 10 RE-ECHO As they came to the place where Sir Bedford stood, Sir Erf would have turned back but Sir Layton encouraged him. Plunging forward, Sir Erf struck Sir Beford one blow; Sir Bedford fell. The fifth and last was conquered. Then before him Sir Erf beheld the Trolley- League Grail. Clasping it in his hand, he rode back to King Richardson’s Square Table and was met by Sir Packard with the royal can opener who released him from his heavy suit. Marion Orth, '21. THE MEMORY HOOK CRAZE Margaret McCorkle The Memory book craze is a wonderful thing, —“it is not like electricity,” it can be seen and heard everywhere around us. All the study periods are used to compile these interesting vol- umes. Why, some people even have the audac- ity to look at them in classes! Memory books are as old as the hills—I im- agine Eve used to carry around with her a lock of Adam’s hair, or the acorn she picked up down by the creek where she met the snake that memor- able day. One of Cleopatra’s hand-maidens prob- ably snipped off a piece of Caesar’s robe when he wasn’t looking so that she could, in years to come, tell her grandchildren that Julius had given it to her, entreating her never to forget him. And I can just see Josephine snitching a button off of Napoleon’s uniform one Sunday afternoon when he came to call on her. Why, just the other day I was one of a large group gathered about one of our popular “sheiks” snipping pieces off of his tie—gorgeously flower- ed—to put in my memory book. Tuesday, while searching for a volume of Hawthorne’s stories, 1 found a book that had been used in school by my grandmother (it was a terrible looking Eng- lish book—filled with definitions—by the way). In the back 1 found the familiar verse: My pen is poor, My ink is pale, My love for you Shall never fail. It is the very verse I have seen so often in modern memory books. Then, too, there was one I hadn’t heard before, but which I will probably revive. It ran like this: 1 love you Maggie, Yes I do, Believe me Maggie, For this is true. So you see—as I mentioned before, memory books are as old as the hills. HINTS Perhaps it would be a good idea to give the new pupils entering the C. F. H. S. a few hints. In the first place we want pupils who can keep up their studies and still not be what some peo- ple would call them—a “dead head.” We want pupils who can take part in athletics, debates, ora- torical contests—or—if they can’t do that, we at least want them to be interested in the school activities and do their part of the boosting and backing. There is nothing a public likes to see better than a crowd of High School boys and girls, standing back of the active members of their school and boosting them to their utmost. We hope that this little hint will help you through your High School career and make the student bodv be proud to sav that you went to the C. F. H. S. Edna Inland. CHEERS A cheer for the black and a cheer for the gold, A cheer for Falls Hi, too, A cheer for the basket ball captains And all the players good and true, A cheer for football, baseball and track, A cheer for every team of the gold and black. A cheer for the black and a cheer for the gold, A cheer for Falls Hi, too, A cheer for the oratory speakers, Who won us a cup or two. A cheer for our good debaters, Both the old ones and the new, A cheer for the black, a cheer for the gold, And a cheer for Falls Hi, too. Marion Orth, '21. RE-ECHO MY SOUL ANO I Three things I see that soothe my soul, With their wondrous grace: The shadows ’neath o’erhanging rocks; A rounded tree standing lone in a field; And a saffron bud in a slender vase. Three things I hear that lure my soul To the open way: Smooth waters slipping down to the sea; A shrill halloo from a distant hill; And a far cock-crow at dawn of day. Three things I know that draw my soul Back home again: The throaty singing of frogs in spring; The lowing herd at the bars in the lane; And a mother soothing a child in pain. —Crimen I’rimiim THE ABSENCE BLANK Here’s to the absence blank. Tha'. thorn in the student’s side, For with this cruel thing within our walls From tests he ne’er can hide. Then here’s to the wayward student, Who wastes his time by the brook. When along comes the absence blank And he’s hanging on a hook. Then on a little line below The parents, they must sign, That’s only so the student Won’t hand the faculty a line. Then next in the logical order of things Comes that awful, horrible test, For which to find hard questions The teachers do their best. Then comes the little average— About thirty-five per cent. Not till after he has flunked Does the wayward student repent. Then here’s to the absence blank, The Layton-Faculty pride, That hard, cruel thing in a hard, cruel world That the hard-boiled students deride. CONFOUND THE THEME Confound the theme! I try to write, But all my thots have taken flight. I wildly gaze from earth to air; I pull my un-offending hair; 1 look for subjects left and right! Sometimes when I am feeling right— 1 his is not always my sad plight— I dash themes off—that’s on the square! Confound the theme! Well, guess I’ll wait until to-night, It may be then I can indite A theme without this wear and tear; But now—by all the Gods 1 swear That not a subject is in sight! Confound the theme! LOST 1 flung my soul to the winds; I cast my heart on the sea; And I thought that all I had given Would surely drift back to me. The wind and the sea have robhed me. And the moon has stolen my lyre, Now only the embers are glowing In the gray of a dying fire. SUNSET A glorious vision is seen in the west— 1 he rays of sunset on the white mountain crest, 'Fhe wonderful tints of the western sky Reflect all their glory on mountain peaks high. 'Fhe red. fiery orb through all is seen 1 n a soft, hazy glow—a mystic sheen ; At last it goes down, unseen till the morrow, And in this new radiance the mountain peaks cower, ’Tis a wonderful work of an invisible hand. The Master Painter of sea, sky and land, No earthly painter however bold, Can paint the tints and the shades of gold, For the Master Painter of earth and sky Alone can paint the heavens high. Margaret McKinley. 12 RE-ECHO TO THE SENIORS Crawling so slowly towards commencement and fame, U made fun when we started, hut we’ll get there just the same. Yelling and jeering was all that we got After eight years of hard climbing you sure made it hot. Hullv Gee! such a time as we poor “Freshies” had, Often your remarks made us feel quite sad. Gosh! the names we were called but when all’s said and done After all ’twas just fun, and out came the sun. For we saw that the high school was made for us, too, And we joined right in, in spite of all you could do. Last, but not least the boys started to dress. Like the grown up boys with long pants and a vest, School, up to then, was a hard run. but still we had fun. High School is fun, so we are thinking now, It’s hard, but you did it and we all know how. Margaret McKinley. OLI) FALLS HIGH I. ’Neath summer’s sun and winter’s sky, We’ll ever love our dear Falls High, And learn our lessons day by day, That we in life may make our way; And when school days have passed us by We’ll turn to thank our Dear Falls High, For all the problems we shall meet And pass them by without defeat. II. I he day will come and we shall leave Our dear old school, but shall we grieve That we must join the ranks of life And enter boldly into strife? Yet all through life our thoughts will turn— To school days, and our hearts will yearn For days that now are passing by, So give a cheer for Old Falls High. Fannie Year gin. THE FATE OF ’24 See the steam take mystic shape: Let ’24 now hear their Fate. Here’s Clarence Snyder a pirate bold And Stewart Thayer with bags of gold Hale and Cox stand hand in hand Already bound for romance land. Here’s Willard Fisher for pulpit dreads And Hillman’s voice in opera leads. While Florence Jones seeks the West To put lone Conroy’s fears at rest. Ah! A brighter vision do 1 see A blushing bride is fair Bernice More wedding bells for ’24 Dorothy Preston and Theodore. Oh! How bright the steam doth glow Here’s a circus in the glow Hinkle lifts a half-ton weight Palmist Mills is reading fate. Lillian Searle’s a fancy rider Robb and Burton ride beside her. Here’s Edna Thrash in tinsel gown Frank Francis just a sportive clown Who stirs the crowd to loud guffaws For all his jokes were once his pa’s. See! In dignity they march Heinlen’s made a famous starch Don Mealev’s a wise M. D. Kathryn Richardson runs society. Roy Black’s a suffragett, Carl Edwards plays a gold cornet. Two wise spinsters 1 decry. Leona Hales, and quite nigh Is Irene Lipnicky—well forsooth! They were haughty in their youth. Helen Roethig will teach some day Gladys Hamilton go the self-same way Lonas Phillips a lady charmer Gordon just a steady farmer. Clark Williams, a noble cop Makes all the ladies’ hearts go ker-flop. Neva with her count doth hold Parties in a castle old. Mignon wins dramatic fame Art Smearman builds a monoplane. Forrest Richardson stands with bomb in hand The greatest socialist in the land. A studio in gay Paree Claims Ruth Courtad and Knoske. Now the vision fades away And ’24 have had their day. Evelyn I loch, June, 1924. RE-ECHO 13 fFRon THE VOW AFD nusr HA Yt Ffl T VJ WA y, u ?r jo, 2 KARL RIAA O KiL AS TH£ 5 YAKE CHARRIBR c hf Ts road Bug- W use GOT. IT Niv, TAC ( ? OOA r UK if •5ocas w th oar Tens HAROLDS SlOtrAAJ ABOUT JUA E DK.C.r|, 0 | “1 K � T V) m 'l KftV • ovld ' . - -'Tkaf p) wt V,1 V o 14 RE-ECHO THE GIRL THAT MEN FORGET Her eyes are blue for dear Kent State; Her lips are Kenmore hue; And her golden hair with its bow of black Are Falls Hi colors too. Roosevelt’s red, Ravenna’s maroon, Or Bedford’s white will do. Because to fifty high school boys She’s trying to be true. Marguerite Strehlau. WHAT A CHANGE THE WORLD WOULD BE! If the seniors would stop bragging about them- selves ; If absence blanks could stop kids from skipping; If Anna could be seen without Art. If Willard would take a walk with a girl; If Lonie would not; If a student that could sing would try out for the Glee Clubs; If Karl would throw aside the idea that every girl is dead in love with him; If Ethel and Marion would work during the absence of Mr. Richardson and Mr. Layton; If a Falls Hi girl could love a Kenmore boy; If the gang didn't hang out at the “Uni”; If Grossie refused a ham sandwich; If Miss Ruhlen would grow up; If Johnny Cummings would break football train- ing; If Curt Cummings would keep football training; If Miss Craig and Mr. Cooper didn’t sleep in chapel. “CAN YOU REMEMBER WHEN?” Harold Adams used to be Ben Hur’s chauf- feur ? George Hinman was ring master at the Coli- seum ? John Peabody was a tailor for Adam? Helen Roetbig and Mark Anthony in collabora- tion wrote Caesar’s funeral oration? Cicero and Alma were in the big debate? Grosie and Willard were the chief javelin bear- ers in Caesar’s 10th Legion? Fisher used to grapple with the lions in the Coliseum while all the ladies in the audience looked with envious eves at Lady Mildred holding his blue necktie ? M irriam Nighman and Martha Oattis rode char- iots to school ? WHILE WATCHING A GIRLS’ BASKET- BALL GAME: Eric—“Why don’t they drop a couple in the basket ?” Bill—“What’s the use. they’d fall right thru.” SENIOR PARTY Where was Prof, when the lights went out? Up in the Gym bawling the seniors out? Where were the eats when the lights went out ? Held down by the committee so they couldn’t get out! Where were the Sophs when the lights went out ? Shhh—no one’ll ever find out! BASE BALL GAME 1. Strawberries was in the box. 2. Grosie was on deck. 3. Punch caught a fly. 4. Salad was on 2nd because he stopped to d ress. 5. Cheese melted on 3rd. 6. Orange squeezed to second. 7. Ham was sandwiched between 1st and 2nd. 8. Butter slid to third. HEALTH HINTS Mr. Kirk says: Don’t spit on the floor. Re- member the Dayton flood. For sale: Several antique desks in room twenty, guaranteed to be hand-carved. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We desire to acknowledge the co-operation and help of those who have contributed to the success of this venture. Individual mention should be made of the work of Doris Browns- vvorth, Marjorie Criswell, Ethel McKenzie, and the members of the 12A class in typing, who typed the material; the F. W. Orth Co., who took a personal interest in the publication; and all who have handed in suggestions. Gordon Phillips deserves especial mention for the suggestion of the name, The Re-Echo, a re- vival of the name, Hi-Echo, the annual of former years. The Stuff. RE-ECHO 15 THE TEACHERS’ EXAM (that they could all pass) How long did the Hundred Years War last? Who wrote “Grey’s Elegy?” How many fingers did “Three Finger Ike” have ? When was the “War of IS 12” fought? What countries fought in the Spanish-Amer- ican” War? Who wrote Payne’s Autobiography? Where did Lincoln deliver his Gettysburg Address? Who wrote “Wee’s Outline of History?” What river did Washington cross when he crossed the Delaware? What is the color of Blue Vitrol? To Pinkie we dedicate this rhyme— He never gets to school on time; Quick to join in any fun, Before he has his lessons done. Bill’s “as idle as a painted ship Upon a painted ocean,” For things that any effort take. He never gets the notion. Lo and behold Willard’s bashful eyes— Wherein his hate for woman lies, At Pole Vaulting he is a shark We know some day he’ll make his mark. Now Falls Hi is the school for us Falls Hi for evermore— But when you’re sent for an absence blank, Gee! doesn’t it make you sore? Now we love all our teachers dear When everything’s serene But it’s a very different story When they crack you on the bean. You know your society is the best That Falls Hi ever had Until you’re put on next program Gee, doesn’t it make you mad ? You hope you’ll make the track team And go to practice every night It gives you an awful jolt to hear The Coach say you’re a fright. USELESS STATISTICS Fifty per cent of the female teachers of Cuya- hoga Falls Hi School have bobbed hair. Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-two feet of fingernails were bitten off at the Normal- Falls Basket Ball Game. Clarence Snyder has worn out on the average (in the last two years) six more pair of shoes than he would have worn out if Marjorie lived in town. Orion has spent 365 nickels in the last year riding home from the Gorge. Out of the 99'i of kids that use absence blanks 2% have parent’s signature. Mike Grose holds the record of the guards on Girls' Basket Ball Squad for 1924. During the entire season Grosie scored 3 points. It is estimated that on the average two out of all the girls attending Wednesday night dances wore their own clothes. Two Hundred Twenty days until Christmas —do your Christmas shopping early. Why is the Re-echo like a girl? Because every boy needs one and shouldn’t borrow his neighbor's. Elma made an Angel Cake Just for darling Curtis’ sake, Curtis ate it every crumb Then he heard the angels hum, “Curtis Cum.” Curtis Went. Lives of editors remind us. That our lives are not sublime; That they have to work like thunder To get their copy out on time. LEAP YEAR CLUB Motto—“O Fora Man”—Club Song—“Yes We Have No Dates” Chief Enchantress ..........Neva Harrington Supreme Embracer .............Mildred Koser Principal Proposer ...........Peg McCorkle Exalted Vamp .................Juanita Chase Noble Grand Worker Virginia Knoske Hopeful Cases ............................ ............ Dorothy Preston, Alma Wood Despairing Cases . Ruth Mcllwain, Ann Hoiles On the Anxious Seat ...................... Leona Bales, Kathryn Richardson Graduates and Chief Instructors .......... ...................Miss Craig, Miss Dickas Chaperon .....................Lonas Phillips ABSENCE BLANK EXCUSES I really didn’t mean to miss school yester- day afternoon, but I was so interested in read- ing a letter from a friend of mine in Tennessee that 1 forgot all about school. V irgin ia K n os he. 16 RE-ECHO I’m awfully sorry to have been absent so much this week, but my time lias been entirely occupied in finishing my book “Love’s Awaken- ing —or why 1 should not let Curtis play football. Elm a Brenner. I was so far behind on my absence blanks that 1 had to stay home Friday afternoon and have my mother sign them. Margaret Grose. I couldn’t come to class yesterday because it was the only time I could secure the barber shop mirrors to practice the oratorical attitudes for the debate. Osiuald Anderson. 1 know you will excuse my absence because Klein was having a (ire sale and Sonny asked me to help out. John Peabody. Please excuse my absence yesterday. 1 was out counting the bumps on my pet turtle’s tail. 1 knew this information would be of great value to the biology class and so 1 felt justified in cutting classes. Sis Brenner. PESTIFEROUS QUESTIONS What gave the glass a pain (pane)? What made the butter fly ? Why did the kitchen sink ? What is a hole made of ? Why did Romeo ior what Julie ? What was it that Katy did ? Why did she do it ? Why did Algy Bray (algebra)? What made the foot bawl (ball) ? What made the basket bawl (ball)? Likewise the base bawl (ball)? M iss Limbaeh to Sis Brenner: Harold, have you finished your drawing of microbes ? Sis—Yes here it is. Miss Limbaeh—1 don’t see any microbes. Sis—Oh ! they're life size. Peg MeCorkle—Yes, I’m interested in Art. Ann Hoiles—Art who? Chester Crawford—(Band practice)—That air always haunts me. Mr. Layton—Well, you murdered it. didn’t you ? Miss Limbaeh—Margaret, name three things that contain starch. Grosie—Two cuffs and a collar. My pater est a butcher My mater cuts the meat Et I'm the parvus weenie That cuccurrits circum street. Mr. Kirk—Were you girls raising Cane in here ? Luella Richardson—No, Abel. Mr. Trottman—Do you know anything about . Fords ? Frank Cox—About fifty stories. Mr. Yost—Deep breathing will destroy mic- robes. Freshie—But how can I get them to breathe deeply ? Mr. Packard to Roy Black: “Roy, didn’t I tell you to take that seat over there by Mignon ?” Roy—Yes, but I sold it to Pinkie for a nickel. Mr. Layton (to Roy Fischer who was late): “What happened this morning?” Bud—Well, I’d have gotten here on time if it hadn't been for that sign. M r. Lavton—What sign ? Bud—Out here at the corner—it says “School, Slow Down.” Kathryn Richardson—Gee! Everybody is go- ing to come to the concert. Ruth Me—Who all’s coming? Katy—Well, Russ and—and— Miss Link—What is a concrete number? Frank Ranney—One you can’t see thru. [immv Hagerdon—I just can’t learn to spell. Mr. Layton—Why? Jimmy—Because the teacher changes the words every day. Yost—If you want to learn anything well, you must begin at the bottom. Don Mealy—How about swimming? Woman (to Miss Ruhlen who was sitting on the front steps of the school building about 5 o’clock one evening): “You must like school, little girl, to stay here so late.” Miss Craig—Is Mignon absent? Student—No, there is band practice. Miss Craig—She plays the piano, doesn’t she? Miss Newman—I shall he tempted to give the class a test. Ruth Me—Do as 1 do and yield not to temptation. RE-ECHO 18 RE-ECHO FOOTBALL BANQUET—1923 The annual Foot Ball banquet for members of the squad and the coaches was held Novem- ber 19, 1923, at Spindler’s Inn. In an inter- view with Don Burns it was learned that Bill Dabney took first honors with six chickens, ten miles of noodles, a bushel of potatoes, and an innumerable number of small articles to his credit. Fat Hurd, who specialized in chicken, took second place. Raisin Jack Murphy, Sheik Manwell, Sloan’s Linament Saunders, Six Cor- ners Snyder, Kid Cummings, and The Kid’s Brother received honorable mention. It is nec- essary to add that if the coaches had not been judging they would have copped some of the honors, especially Mr. Yost and Mr. Layton who sure did dash into the noodles. When not a crumb was left, Lonie Phillips, captain for 1923, stepped down from the throne and handed the sceptre to Karl Manwell. cap- tain elect of 1924. BASKET BALL BANQUET—1924 The members of the boys’ and girls’ Basket Ball Squads, coaches, and a feu honored guests, enjoyed a banquet at Spindler’s Inn, on Sat- urday evening, March 29. 1'he feed itself was the climax to a day full of fervid preparation and anticipation. All members who had in pre- vious seasons been initiated into the delights and mysteries of Spindler’s cuisine were exceedingly indignant that they had been informed of the banquet at the late hour of Friday night. As Tuffy Smith said, “A fellow can’t starve him- self enough to get real hungry in only one day.” But Red and Johnny helped solve this problem for themselves by pedestrian methods. They hiked all day long, in fact Red must have un- derestimated his goal for he blew in after the hungry mob had already made way with a vast quantity of food. After word came in from the kitchen that there was nothing more except a feu pieces of angel food, and hungry Bus Browns- worth had asked for some oiled paper in order that he might take some with him for Sunday, the crowd pushed back their chairs and settled back to hear the regular line of hot air and “crummy” remarks usually handed out by toast- masters. But Mr. Layton is no ordinary toast- master and can be recommended to anyone de- siring a “reel one. Perhaps he might well have been termed a “roastmaster” for the way he delved into the pasts of all was positively' un- canny. His introductions of the captains and coaches were of such a nature that only small fragments of carefully prepared speeches could be recalled. The captains were then elected, the boys choosing as their leader for another year the illustrious “Red” Hagerdon, who everyone agreed was the only man for the place. The girls elected Ruth Neville, whose work at forward this year won her that honor. As they reluctantly left the dining room many were heard to remark that they wished they could play spring Basket Ball if there would be another event lik,e this one at the end of the season. BASE BALL—1924 Team 1. Clarence Snyder, Captain 2. George Hagerdon 3. Robert Howell 4. Warren Mills 5. Bernard Bordenkircher 6. John Cummings 7. Frank Cox 8. Joseph Lee 9. Arthur Hurd 10. Raymond Costell 11. Edward Raleigh 12. LeMar Raleigh 13. Paul Merritt 14. Orion Snyder, Manager. Schedule 1. April 25. Barberton 7, C. F. H. S. 3, there 2. April 26. Kent State 7, C. F. H. S. 21, there 3. May 2, Medina 17. C. F. H. S. 5, there 4. May 3. Wadsworth 0, C. F. H. S. 0. there 5. May 7, Hudson 9, C. F. H. S. 16. here 6. May 9, Roosevelt 4, C. F. H. S. 2, here 7. May 10, Barberton 9, C. F. H. S. 5, here 8. May 16, Wadsworth, C. F. H. S., here 9. May 17, Hudson, C. F. H. S., there 10. May 21. Kent State, C. F. H. S., here 11. June 4, Roosevelt. C. F. H. S., there TRACK—1924 May 1, 192-1—Stow vs. C. F. H. S. Boys: Stow 22, C. F. H. S. 67 Girls: Stow 57. C. F. H. S. 34 RE-ECHO 19 May 10, 1924, Kent Roosevelt vs. C. F. H. S. Hoys: Roosevelt 40, C. F. H. S. 46 Girls: Roosevelt 49, C. F. H. S. 15 May 17, 1924—Trolley League Hoys: Falls 39� Roosevelt 28, Hedford 9, Ra- venna 8, Kent State 6 Girls: Roosevelt 37, Ravenna 30, Falls 4, Bed- ford 1, Kent State 0 Roys’ Track Squad George Hagerdon, Captain Willard Fisher Lonas Phillips John Cummings Eric Thompson Bernard Bordenkircher Harold Brenner Sidney Greenwood William Sanders Arthur Lewis Frank Cox Curtis Cummings Albert German, Manager Girls’ Track Squad Neva Harrington, Captain Margaret Grose Margaret McCorkle Margaret Jamieson Marjorie Lind Martha Spaethe Georgia Steinhouser Edith Richardson Ethel Deeds Kathryn Keys Emmalena Wickcrsham Edith Canavan Elma Brenner, Manager TENNIS TEAMS—1924 Boys George Hankey Donald Hoiles Henry Sechrist Charles Dewees Edwin Smith Kenneth Foster Girls Mildred Nihousen Anna Hoiles Faith McKinney Karl Manwell, Manager FOOTBALL - 1923 Sept. 22 Akron East.. 0 C.F.H.S. 0 At home Sept. 29 Barberton . ..12 C.F.H.S. 6 Abroad Oct. 6 Ravenna .... 0 C.F.H.S. 19 Abroad Oct. 13 S. Euclid. 6 C.F.H.S. 12 At home Oct. 20 Orville... 6 C.F.H.S. 31 At home Oct. 27 Kent State.... 9 C.F.H.S. 6 Abroad Nov. 3 Bedford 7 C.F.H.S. 25 Abroad Nov. 10 K. Roosevelt 7 C.F.H.S. 0 At home Nov. 17 Kenmore .... 7 C.F.H.S. 0 At home 4'otal..............54 Total.99 Letter Men 1. Lonas Phillips, Captain. 2. Karl Manwell, Captain-elect. 3. John Cummings. 4. Gordon Phillips. 5. Edward Raleigh. 6. LeMar Raleigh 7. Arthur Hurd. 8. Clarence Snyder. 9. George Markwalder. 10. Paul Murphy. 11. William Sanders. 12. Stewart Thayer, Manager. BASKET BALI___1921—BOYS Dec. 7— Epworth League .51 C. F. H. S. 22 Here Dec. 14— Coplev .15 C. F. H. S. 21 Here Dec. 15— Barberton .28 C. F. H. S. 19 Here Dec. 18— Epworth League ..25 C. F. H. S. 33 There Jan. 11 — Bedford .19 C. F. H. S. 28 Here Jan. 18— Kent Roosevelt 12 C. F. H. S. 11 There Jan. 19— Alliance .31 C. F. H. S. 17 Here Jan. 25— Kenmore 12 C. F. H. S. 18 Here Jan. 26— Akron East .26 c. F. H. S. 6 There Feb. 1 — Kent State 19 c. F. H. S. 15 There Feb. 2— Oberlin .20 c. F. H. S. 21 There Feb. 8— Ravenna „14 c. F. H. S. 13 There Feb. 15— Roosevelt .. 9 c. F. H. S. 28 Here Feb. 16— Akron North .39 c. F. H. S. 24 Here 20 RE-ECHO Feb. 21— Kenmore 21 C. F. H. S. 19 There Feb. 26— Kent State Feb. 29— 16 C. F. H. S. 19 Here Tournament .. 25 C. F. H. S. 9 Good- Akron Central vear Gvm Mar. 6— Bedford 34 C. F. H. S. 24 'There Mar. 8— Alumni Mar. 14— 21 C. F. H. S. 24 Here Ravenna 13 C. F. H. S. 16 Here Total 450 Total 387 Letter Men 1. George Hagerdon, Captain and Captain- elect. 2. George Markwalder. 3. Leonard Richardson. 4. Curtis Cummings. 5. John Cummings. 6. Willard Fisher. 7. Robert Howell. 8. Albert German, Manager. BASKETBALL—1924—GIRLS Dec. 18- Epworth League . .12 C. F. H. S 10 Jan. 1 1 — Epworth League . .15 C. F. H. S 11 Jan. 18— Kent Roosevelt 24 C. F. H. S 13 Jan. 19— Barberton ... 7 C. F. H. S 29 Jan. 25— Kenmore ... 4 C. F. H. S 25 Feb. 1— Kent State ... 8 C. F. H. S 19 Feb. 2— South Euclid ...15 C. F. H. S 14 Feb. 8— Ravenna ...22 C. F. H. S.. 11 Feb. 15— Kent Roosevelt.. .... 8 C. F. H. S 10 Feb. 21— Kenmore ...14 C. F. H. S 8 Feb. 26— Kent State .... 5 C. F. H. S 9 Mar. 7— Barberton 4 C. F. H. S 15 Mar. 14— Ravenna ...13 C. F. H. S 7 Total 151 Total 181 Letter Girls 1. Edith Richardson, Captain. 2. Ruth Neville, Captain-elect. 3. Alma Wood. 4. Margaret Grose. 5 Ethel Deeds. 6. Susan Spoerndle. 7. Margaret McCorkle. 8. Neva Harrington, Manager. INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS Falls High has developed an extensive in- tramural program this year, the purpose of which is to make it possible for the majority of students to participate in at least one event dur- ing the year. Falls High is not lacking in school spirit or in varsity stars, but only a few students can participate in varsity events. This program, as it has been carried out, has promoted an in- tense yet friendly rivalry between the classes, and has resulted in spirited co-operation of the members of each class. Fifty-five per cent of the student body participated during the first semester. From each class two students are selected as members of the intramural committee. This committee, with their director, Mr. Kirk, sched- ule and conduct all intramural events. The members are: William Dabney Margaret Hale Virginia Knoske Neva Harrington Margaret McCorkle Margaret Grose Pauline Holmes Charles Dewees Donna Wiley Ruth Neville John Cummings Orion Snyder Kathryn Keys Marion Orth Ruth Read RE-ECHO 21 Ruth Mcllwain Donald Hoiles Emmalena Wickersham At the end of each semester the intramural award is given to the class with the highest num- ber of points. The award is a plaque on which the name of the winning class is engraved. In 192.5 the Juniors received this award. INTRAMURAL PROGRAM—FALL, ’23 1. Swimming—Brady Lake, Sept. 15, 1923. Boys Freshmen 1st Sophomores 2d Juniors 3rd Girls Juniors 1st Freshmen 2d Sophomores 3d 2. Golf—Silver Lake Country Club, Sept. 28. 1923. ' Boys Seniors 1st 2d Sophomores 3d Girls Sophomores 1st 2d Seniors 3d 3. Tennis—Fall, 1923. Boys Juniors 1st Seniors 2d Freshmen 3d Girls Sophomores 1 st Seniors 2d Juniors 3d 4. Outdoor Volley Ball—Fall, 1923. Boys Sophomores 1st Seniors 2d Juniors 3d Girls Juniors 1st Freshmen 2d Sophomores 3d 5. Field Hockey—Girls—Fall, 1923. Juniors 1st Freshmen 2d Seniors Sophomores 3d (tie) 6. Horse Shoe Tournament—Bovs’ Finals, Dec. 11, 1923. Sophomores 1st Freshmen 2d Juniors 3d 7. Hiking Contest—Girls—Fall, 1923. Sophomores 1st Juniors 2d Seniors 3d 8. Speed Ball—Boys—Fall, 1923. Sophomores 1st Seniors 2d Freshmen and Juniors 3d (tie) 9. Group Goal Shooting—Girls—Fall, 1923. Sophomores 1st Juniors 2d Freshmen 3d 10. Ticket Sale Contest—Boys and Girls— Fall, 1923. Juniors 1st Sophomores 2d Seniors 3d Class No. of points No. of Students % Juniors 407 53 65 Sophomores 350 74 60 Seniors 250 33 55 F reshmen 202 61 40 INTRAMl RAL PROGRAM Spring Semester, 1924. 1. Skating—Silver Lake—1924. (a) Boys’ Relay Sophomores 1st Seniors 2nd Freshmen 3rd (b) Hockey Sophomores 1st Seniors 2nd Freshmen 3rd (a) Girls’ Relay Seniors 1st Sophomores 2nd (b) Girls’ Individual Sophomores 1st Seniors 2nd 2. Basket Ball—March, 1924. Boys Sophomores 1st Freshmen 2nd Seniors 3rd Girls Sophomores 1st Seniors 2nd Juniors 3rd 3. Indoor Volley Ball—1924. Boys Sophomores 1st Juniors 2nd 22 RE-ECHO Seniors 3rd Girls Juniors 1st Sophomores 2nd Freshmen 3rd 4. Indoor Baseball—1924. Boys Sophomores 1st Juniors 2d Seniors 3rd Girls Sophomores 1st Juniors 2nd Freshmen 3d 5. Accuracy Throw—1924. Boys Juniors 1st Sophomores 2d Freshmen 3rd Girls Freshmen 1st Sophomores 2d Seniors 3rd 6. Gymnasium Checkers—Girls—1924. Seniors 1st Sophomores 2d Freshmen 3rd 7. Track and Field—Spring, 1924. Boys Sophomores 1st Seniors 2d Juniors 3rd Girls Sophomores 1st Seniors 2d Freshmen 3rd CONCERNING STARS In every game at old Falls Hi There are always stars that shine. In Foot Ball, Johnny gets the ball And plunges thru the line: In Basket Ball, old “Red” so tall Shoots in a basket fine; And Lonie in the Pole-Vault Goes higher than them all. In Base Ball, “Bob” and “Bordie” Are the ones who hurl the ball, But Coxy is the one that soaks it Till it goes beyond the wall. Now in this little poem, Friends, I’ve kept you all in mind So if your name’s among the missing It’s because it does not rhyme. Catherine Deeds. THE VARSITY “C” CLUB The Varsity “C” was organized November. 1923, for the following purposes: first, to stim- ulate a higher and better feeling among the “C” men of Cuyahoga Falls High School; second, to encourage more boys to report for every sport; third, to back the coaches and help them put out winning teams; fourth, to instill a spirit of unity and co-operation among the athletes of the school; fifth, to make the athletics of Kails High cleaner and better than of any school that we participate with. We are striving to make this club the best of its kind in the country. Although the work will be hard and it will take a long time to accomplish our aims, we think that with the help of every good sportsman of our school the Varsity “C” will be a strong and influential or- ganization for good sportsmanship. 'Fhe officers of this organization are: President ..............George Hagerdon Vice President ...................Edward Raleigh Secretary ..........................John Cummins Treasurer ...........George Markwalder Sergeant-at-arms ..........LaMar Raleigh George Markwalder TO “RED” Not only in tales of ancient Greece, Is there a Jason with a golden fleece. Our Jason doth many a victory boast, For which, in due loyalty we offer this toast. Here is to “Red” who brought home the bacon For he won all the firsts that could have been taken, All Trolley League end and a center to boot, Do you wonder why Falls now rises to root ? A basket ball captain and a base ball man. Who does all the doing that any star can. So rise old Falls High, and give him a cheer, Don’t let those Greeks put it over us here. 24 RE-ECHO SCHOOL DANCE The mid-year school dance was held in the High gym, December 19, 1923. It was at- tended by High school students and Alumni. Music was furnished by the High School or- chestra. The two main features were the “Santa Claus Dance” and the “Day After Christmas” dance. Through the entire evening punch and wafers were given to the dancers. It is the custom of Falls High to give a school dance semi-annually, before the senior class graduates. This semester the dance will be held May 29, 1924. Both students and Alumni are invited. ---------------- SENIOR CLASS PARTY The senior class party on May 9, 1924, was called for 7:0() o’clock but it didn’t begin un- til 7:30. The gym was decorated with the senior class colors� old rose and silver. Small whistles were given away and for a time it was impossible to attempt any more; finally the whistles wore out —then came the circus, with its elephant, monkey, lion, snake-charmer and wild-west cow- boy. A rube band furnished us with excellent inharmonious music. The snake-charmer gave a solo dance. Every girl had her fortune told. While dancing, confetti was thrown and the air was filled with color. Advertisements were pasted on the walls of the gym, both students and teachers took part in the contest. Prizes were given. Refreshments were served in the cafeteria, more dancing, then home. The mid year senior class party started at 7 :30. A program was given with a mock w ed- ding as a main feature—a reading. After the program everyone went to the gym where they danced. Refreshments were served. At 10:45 all’s quiet. ---------------- FORD AND PACKARD PARTY The first party of the school term was that of the Ford and Packard contest. In this con- test the winners were treated to a party. The Fords won, the votes showing 272 to 273. The Packards proceeded to show the Fords what splendid losers they were, by giving the Fords the best kind of a party. First on the program of the evening, every one went to the auditorium. After everyone was seated, short talks were given by members of the faculty. A race on kiddy-cars by mem- bers of the student body Mr. Packard crossed the stage in his luxurious car. His arrival was greeted by thunderous applause from the audi- ence. A few silhouettes, and a mock trial. The audience at the close of the program went to the gym w here an orchestra was playing for those who wished to dance. 'Those who did not know how to dance or did not wish to dance were entertained by games played in the corri- dors and rooms. In this manner every one was able to take part in some manner. For refresh- ments, Eskimo pies, wafers and punch. Then more dancing, and then home, with one thing proved, that the Packards are good losers. THE FRESHMAN PARTY The Freshman party was held Saturday eve- ning, November 23. 1923. It was much looked forward to because this was the first party the Freshies had had since entering high school. The first part of the evening was spent in the audi- torium. where an excellent program was given, after which all made a grand rush for the gym. The program committee had placed puzzles on the seats for us to put together. A clown dressed in our school colors suddenly appeared, causing much merriment among us, as did the mock wedding which followed. File girls danced, but the boys did not, either because of bashfulness or lack of desire, until Mr. Kirk coaxed a few to ask the girls. 'The bashfulness soon wore off and all engaged in a rousing game of dodge-ball. Punch, cider and wafers were served as refreshments. At 9:30 the home waltz was played and everyone agreed that “ a fine time was had bv all.” Ruth Read. STYLE SHOW A style show was held in the auditorium. May 14, 1924. bv the domestic science students of Falls Hi. The purpose of this display was to put before the public the work of the Domestic Science Department. It has long been thought that this particular department has been of lit- tle value, but this idea was changed after the splendid display of the work. Costumes of all varieties were shown, from school dresses to party dresses, middy suits, voile and silk dresses, middies and bloomers. Also there were very pretty suits, sport and dress coats, and hats. A very interesting talk on color was given which was illustrated by living models. At the close of the show the domestic science class presented Mrs. Ovington and Miss Brown with roses, as a token of their appreciation of the time and labor given them by these teachers lfi 1 d i 26 RE-ECHO I AM MUSIC Servant and Master am I; servant of those dead, and master of those living. Through me the spirits immortal speak the message that make the world weep, and laugh, and wonder, and worship. 1 tell the story ot love, the story of hate, the story that saves and the story that damns. I am the incense upon which prayer floats to Heaven. 1 am the smoke which palls over the held of battle where men lie dying with me on their lips. 1 am close to the marriage altar, and when the graves open I stand nearby. I call the wanderer home, I rescue the soul from the depths, I open the lips of the lovers, and through me the dead whisper to the living. One I serve as I serve all; and the king I make my slave as easily as 1 subject his slave. I speak through the birds of the air, the insects of the field, the crash of waters on the rock- ribbed shore, the sighing of wind in the trees, and I am even heard bv the soul that knows me in the clatter of wheels on the city streets. I know no brother, yet all men are my broth- ers; 1 am the father of the best that is in them, and they are fathers of the best that is in me; 1 am of them and they are of me. For 1 am the instrument of God. THE ORCHESTRA There are now four musical organizations in the high school. The first organized, was the orchestra in October, 1020. It was composed of seven violins, one clarinet, drums, saxophone� piano, Hute and trombone. The first public appearance was in April, 1921, at the Trolley League Oratorical Contest. They gave their first concert on May 25, 1921. In the spring they played for the County Infirm- ary. During 1922, they played for Home and School League Meetings, two commencements, two High School dances, and a concert in con- junction with the Girls’ Glee Club. The orchestra also furnished music for the dedication of the building, two commencements and two dances in 1923. In 1924 the membership numbered 25— nearly a complete instrumentation of wood- winds, brasses, concussion reeds and string. A third annual concert was given on May 16, by the orchestra and Boys’ Glee Club. In the four years since the orchestra has been organized, fifty-nine pupils have been given from one to four years of orchestral instructions and experience. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The girls, inspired by the success of the or- chestra set up a cry for a Glee Club. As a re- sult a Girls’ Glee Club was organized in the fall of 1921 under the direction of Miss Fitz- water. When organized it consisted of 35 voices. They made a number of appearances at school and social events and gave their first formal concert with the orchestra. In 1922 Mr. Layton became leader and they sang at the dedication of the school and a number of social events and also for the Class Ad- dresses in January and June of 1923. In Jan- uary, 1923, Mr. Preston became leader. The Glee Club then consisted of 45 voices. During 1923 they sang for the Trolley League Oratorical Contest and gave their second concert with the orchestra. In 1924 they gave a cantata with the Boys’ Glee Club and their third annual concert with the band. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB After a call for material for a Glee Club, in 1923, several boys, thinking it was for them, re- ported to try out. There were so many that it was decided to organize a Boys’ Glee CJub to he under Mr. Preston’s leadership. When first organized it consisted of 36 voices. Their first appearance was a concert with the band May 25. 1923. They have sung for a number of school and social events, and in 1924 they sang at the Trolley League Oratorical Contest April 1 1 and gave their second concert with the orchestra on May 16. They have not been long organized but they have attained a high degree of perfection due to the interest of the leader and the natural talent of the members. THE BAND The band was organized in September, 1922, under Mr. Layton. It has made rapid progress from a crowd of undisciplined and inexperienced boys to an orderly and well disciplined band. The band played for football and basketball games, and gave their first concert on May 25. 1923, with the Boys’ Glee Club, besides playing for school and social events. They also led the parade on Decoration Day of 1923, and aston- ished evervone by the progress made in so short a time. The second concert was given on May 2, with the Girls’ Glee Club. RE-ECHO 27 Public attention has been drawn by the tree concerts given on Saturday nights on South Front Street. These four musical organizations are a great benefit to the community as well as to the school. M usic helps to make a more perfect unity and harmony of the people of the community and from the demonstrations of the ability in these four organizations, the public should be willing to support them because of the benefit and pleasure it gives them. E. L. A THE CONCERTS Each spring the four musical organizations� the Orchestra, Hand, Girls’ Glee Club and the Boys’ Glee Club of Cuyahoga Falls High School give two concerts. 'The Orchestra and the Girls’ Glee Club give the first concert of the season. It is indeed a pleasing sight when the curtain raises and about ten boys, wearing white trousers, and about ten girls wearing white middies and skirts, are seen sitting on the stage prepared to entertain the vast crowd in the beautiful auditorium. Under Mr. Layton’s leadership a wonderful concert is rendered to the audience, which makes everyone of them wish they were members of the Falls High Orchestra. The girls of the Glee Club, under the leadership of Mr. Preston, also tend to make the concert a success because of their beautiful harmony and melodious music. The second concert of the season is that of the Band and Boys’ Glee Club. This is always a great success because Falls High boasts of an unusually good Boys’ Glee Club. Due to the fact that few schools have one to boast of and because of the fact that this one is extremely skilled a large crowd is always attracted to hear this concert. The hoys of the Band and Glee Club, also, wear white trousers in the concert and they make a very pleasing appearance. The Band is made up of a lively crowd and renders unusually good music. Falls High has reason to he proud of her music organizations and she is proud of them and always shall he because of their superiority. Mildred Forshey, ’25. POPULAR SONGS “There’s a great deal of truth in some of those old popular songs.” So said Mr. Packard the other day, and in thinking it over I’ve come to the conclusion that he is right—as usual. Now just for example, let us consider some of the songs which were so popular during the war. Perhaps the first popular song which really reflected the war spirit was “Over There.” Could anyone hear the music of this song without thinking of the tramp of marching feet or hear the words without being aroused to a feeling of defiance or a “we’ll show ’em” spirit? Another song which reflected another phase of the war was, “The Rose of No Man’s Land. I his song showed the reverence and love which the soldiers “over there” had for the Red Cross Nurse, who to them was indeed “a rose beyond compare.” Another great favorite was “K-K-K-Katy.” At first glance this song seemed only a piece of nonsense� but does it not really show the influence which a uniform has over women—at least some women ? After the war came the reign of Jazz and along with it the reign of the “Blues” song. How many “blues” there were—from the deep- est “midnight” blue to the palest “sky blue.” Just the titles of some of these songs suggest their subjects—“Home Again Blues” and “Wa- bash Blues —both of them describing the long- ing for home. I could go on indefinitely naming popular songs, the words of which contain a great truth— in present times as well as past. Take for in- stance one of the songs which is very popular now. the chorus of which begins, “Gee, but I’d give the world to see those old pals of mine”— does this not present a true picture? But I’m sure that there is one song which has been more popular than all others—at least among the girls of Falls Hi. That song is “I want to be in Tennessee.” If you doubt this, just ask some of the 12B or 12A girls—they’ll tell you it is really so. Irene Pack. MUSIC When we speak of music we unconsciously associate the word harmony with it; for who of us would listen to music full of discords— it is harmony we wish to hear. Did it ever come to your mind just how great a part music plays in the home? There arc very few homes nowadays where music may not be had in some form. Who would argue that music does not tend toward greater congeniality in the home? Music is influential. It instills ambitions into the mind, it makes you long for greater things, better things. When we teach children to sing� we at the same rime teach exactness and 28 RE-ECHO punctuality; that is, to he on the mark at the given time. Good music leads those who can listen intelligently into a cultivating taste for beautiful, harmonizing effects. In some homes classical music will dominate, while in others the so-called jazz reigns. Jazz expresses an instinct for a noisy good time that is universal and as old as the globe. It gives people the exhaust valve they need— it is the state of mood, of mind, an outlet for boisterous good humor. After all, the best defi- nition is probably summed up in so many words —the American punch in music. Many individuals contend that classical music is too deep-rooted to he displaced by the popular jazz of today. However, it is an ac- cepted fact that music superinduces culture and creates a lasting taste for the better things in life. Ruth Court ad QUEER FACTS 1 You may take your lunch with you when you go fishing, but not have a bite all day. 11 The Cost of Shoes for a race horse comes under running expenses. RE-ECHO Autnaraphs RE-ECHO fflil Jlaijr %