East High School - Quill Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1926 volume:

if ' ' 4-P K I THE lure' 926 eVQf.r?iXi1lQNfr 4. CONTENTS Frontispiece ..... .,......... , , 2 Senior Pictures 3 Class Poem .... .14 Seniors ..... 3 7 Literary 45 Staff Page ...... 5 6 Editorial ..,.. 57 XVhat's Doing ...... 59 Organizations ,.., 69 Quilliarns 88 Athletics ..... 89 Senior Snaps .,.. 96 Alumni .... . . 97 Exchanges ..Y. ..... 1 O1 Jokes ..... . 103 Published four tiuws il Veal' hy lhe students of Plus! H2511 Srflxoxml 'll,1ll'lt'l'Iltll and Klzuvle Nts.. Iles Moines, Iowa. Suhsrription price. 551.00 11 year. Euler:-d as sem-ond-vluss matter January 26, 11115, at the Pu:-I Uflime at llvs Aluinvs. Lowa. under the Act of Marvh 3, 1879. WERTITX X VIN 014 X Srounozo HADISOSQ' i I 9 2 I W ls L f SS0Cllm0Xx One 1, ' ge-5243412 fa DS Lee.-gig? 68312 'xy- No price is set on the lavish surnmcu-3 J-LlT1Q mqty bo, by Um poo rest com Q v. nd what 15 X50 roro. as A deny in Juncl? M ESTHER ABRA1-IAMsoN Thus times do shiftg each thing his turn does hold, new things sne- ceed, as former things grow old. Drmnatic '2G. KENNETH AGEY He deserves praise who does not what he may, but what he ought. H1 Y '24, '25, Student Council '22, '23, '25 EMILY ALBRECHT If fame comes after death, Fm in no hnwy for it. Drarxmtic '23, '24, '25, '26, Student Council '25. '26, Sezfy '25, '26, Martha By the Day , Gypsy R0vex q Enuineug All at Sea g Prunella. i . BERNIECE ALEXANDER Studious of ease and fond of humble things. Burley High Sr-hoql, Burley, itlillllll. VERA M. ALTMAN Gentle in manner, firm in reality. Normal Training '24, '25, '2G3 Y. W, C. A, '24, 'ul 'wg Home Economics '26, Interinural Debate '25. HELMER ANDERSON His conduct still right with his argument wrong. Football second team '25, Basketball 'f35. EDWIN H. ANDERSON I dave do all that may. become a man. lfVh0 dares do more, is none. MEARL ANDERSON A Spirit supemoi' to every weapon. Y. NV. C. A. '23g Student Council '23, Three Few CHARLES S. ARNOLD An honest man, close lmttoned fo the ehiw, Broadelofh 1oithouf,u11fl zvurnz heart within. li lipi Tan '26, Ili Y '2lig Student Counvil '26, liuml '26, D. WILLIAM ASH In ,framing an artist, url hath llmf: decreed, To make some good, but others to exceed. ll! lllni Tan '24, '25, '26, lli Y '23, '241 Slnelent Couneil '231 G'ee Cfuh '2-I: lfooillall, 2nd Tearn, '23, lst, '24, '20 'I'I':If'k '23, Intersehool llelrzlfe '25, Vive President, Senior Class. LESLIE BARIDON I am Sir Oracle, and when I ope my lips let no dog barlf. E Epi Tan '23, '24, '25, '26, SBc'y '26, Y. Pres. '26, Hi Y '23, '24, '25: Sr-itamehtam '24, President '24, Slmkespearenn '25: Debate '26, Captain '26, Student Counvil '24, '25, '26, 1'x'eS, 'flliy Boys' Glee Club '24, '25, '26, 01-morn-.11 :lil Junior Quill '25, Senior '26, Flxtexnpore Spmiking '25, Gypsy Rnx'er q i'il'I!lillP I All at SQZINZ i'l'lIllCll2l.'. ADNA R. BEATTY Whe'revea' the storm earrzes me, I go a wzllmg guest. CATHERINE M. BENNETT Since brezvity is the soul of wal, And tediousness the limbs: and nuf- wfrrd flo'1n'1'shes, I will be ln'1ef. B. CATHERINE BERNER From lubozzr heulflz, from lzculflz r'o1Ite1zf1nenf spring, Cmzfenfmeazt apes the source of euezy joy. llulnp Fire '2I. '25, Girls' Aililetia' League '25, '20, Pres. 1 '261 l.:n2in '23 '2I: l'?l'lonIutlIe:In '21, '25, '26, FlmkeS'e:u'euI1 '25, 'IHS Y, XY. C, A. '23, '24, '25 '26, Hlllfilallf C'0unm'il '23, '25, Senior Quill '26, Athletic nnnu-rnl and IllO!lK'2l'3l1l, JEAN BEYER Happy um I, from euro I'm ,freel Ufhy aren't they all eontented like me? Camp Fire '24, '25, Trezis, '25, l'lnc-liclean '2lS1 llatin '23, '2-1: I'?uilomatl'ean '24, '25, '2li, Pres, 'Zi Hil2lk0J-I'9!ll'01ill '25, '26, Sm-Ny '2G: Y, W. C, A, '::4, '25, '20, Sfurlent Cunnvil '23I Daddy Long Legs, IRMA D. BOOTH He saw her ehurmizzg, but he saw not half the clzarnzs her down- eczst modesty coneealedf' Y, W. C. A. '22, Quill '25, '26, Golf '25, ARTHUR 0. BORG Ho bel'ie11ecl that he was born, not for himself, but for the whole world. lf! lipi 'l':m, Ili Y '24, '25, '26, Slx:mkesp0:11'v:1l1 'BVI SIHIIUNIU '25, '26, Prex, '25 lluullmll '21, '25, '2Iig U:1Sk91hzlll '24, '25, '2li. FLORENCE E. M. BOWMAN . A little, ling, prvffy, wzffy, CIlflf7 Il'll?Ig, rZw'l:'1zg, shea I'lll1'lilll'illl '25, '2ti1 Y, W. C A. '24, '25, '2liZ Zvizlgzllln-all '26, llmum-I I'I4-'ulmnliaw 1 Uh-vf'I1xh '25. MARI.AN G. BRANN . IW ynzfflz mul 7l'lSClflHl, lwuuly ss buf mm. Ill'1llHll1iL' '25, '245: I'hil'.n1m?l 0:u1 '24I Y. W, l'. A, '23, '24: Siurlvnt C.1um-ll '23, '24. FRANCES EROVVN 1'7lI'f1lC' is lzm' own 1'f'1vz12'rl. Y XV,1',A, '24, '25, Lvtzxgzxiloun '25, '2ri, CHARLQTTE D. BRYAN IV1'sc' fo rc's0l1'c', and jlflffnf fn 1Jf'I'f0l'lll. Iwzlxlxntil- '25, - , Frm-nvll '2-ll Latin '23, '2 It 'li' 5,1 .,, .qu Lihr:u'y Round 'I'z1hl4- --. .. . Y, Prvs, '25, I'1'L-Q. '26, Sl1:1kP45L':l1'e:ln '25, '2lI: Slvalnish '25, '261 Y. XV, 1', A, '25, '2lig Old I.:uly li l. DGROTHEA MAE BUMP Tho very pinlr of 1JC'i'fCf'fl0'll. Y. W, U, A. '22, '23, '2'l. '25. HON BFRNETT He wav Crcr ywvrisv in prrznzifsv U It vvpuzg. In Iam lam 23, 24, 2.1 211, I'1'CS. 1-'Z Ui Y '23, '21, '25, sl-.-'5 '25, I.ut'n '23, '2-1, Pr02, M01-I '2-1: Sllilk0NIt'ill'91lll '24 '25, Slullvnl Comm-il '23, '24, '25, Prey '24, 'l'illlUl' Mzulv INI:m : Bl:11'1hz1 by the IV:xy 1 Gulf '23, '24, '25, TIIIZLMA BURRIS S'1u:'vt fI'lIl12!'l'f'Cl, full of fzm, and ::r,11r1rc' fl fricml fo lzfzzvcf and lcwp ,f1:rc 0r. I xI'n Vi '-1' fillzxnkll '25: Y. W, if A. '23 '21 ' Five be ELEANOR BURTON The hand that hath made you ,fair hath made you good. Ilramntic '24, '25, '26, Sec'y '26, Latin '23, '24, Sec'y-Treas. '23, '24g Sliakesyearean '25, '2lig Y. W. C. A, 23, '24, '25, '26g Vice Pres, '25, '2fi: Martha by the Day g PrnnRlla 3 .lunior Life Saving. IVIYRTLE ELIZABETH BUSHONG Quiet but friendly. Froiivli '2fi: liuf-liclean '25. 126g Y W C A '04- Lg'l'l!li'llle Iowa- High School '22, '23. GENEVIEVE J. CALLEN Her eyes like stars of twilight fair Like twilight too, her dusky hair. Euclidean '26, Zetagatliean '26. DORIS E. CAMPBELL Fun, frolic and glee was there The will to do arid the soul to dare. RALPH W. CANINE Play the game of life as squarely as a game of football. E. D. M, '25. '26: Studi-nt Cminvil '23, '26g Football '24, '25. HELEN CARBERRY I conquer not with my hands but with my eyes. Latin '2-13 Sliakespeurean '25, '26, Y. NV. C. A. '24, ANNA D. CARLSON Noble virtues are her very char- actor. Y. XY. C. A. '23, '24. ERLAND CARLSON A true and brave and downright honest man. E Epi Tau '25, '2Gg Hi Y '24, '25g Spanish '25, '26, Sec'y '25, E. D, M. '253 Basketball '24, '25, '26g Golf '25, '26. MARGARET CARLSON g Those who know her best, praise her nz,os'i. l4'I'lll1l'll '26g Home l'II'0nOmif'S '25, '2fi. RUTH CAROLYN CARSON When she will, she will You may depend on it W'hen she won't, she won't That's an end on it. Fznnp Fire '25, Zoingathean '26. HELEN CASTINGS The gentleness of all the gods goes with her. L. DOYLE CHAMPION An inviting eye, and yet me- thinks, quite modest. MILDRED JOSEPHINE CHILD Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low, an excellent thing in a woman. Iillllflllliltllllllll '24, '25g l'll11'll1ll'2lll '24, '25, '24i. Tr!-as, 'lm I I Sll2lk9NlYOQl't'Rlll '25, '26, Y. W. C. A. '23, '21, '25. ANNA MARGARET CLARKE Her hair is not more sunny than her face. From-In '26, Y, W, C. A. '24. MARY ELIZABETH CLARK Medium of stature Large of heart She's a Senior From whom we hate to part. MARCUS CLIFTON For even though vanquished, he could argue still. H Epi Tan '24, '25, '26g lli Y '24, Latin '24, '26, Pres, '26g l4IIlz'lifl4-an '25, Sll2'lkt'SjDPil!'02lH ...J, Jn, lntramural Delmlv '25, '26, CIl1lK'll .. , ,.,, ..,., ws- Glee Club '24, '25, '2Gg All ut Sen , Quill '25, '2G. Seven Eight ALBERT COFFIN L. . A The lvolld delights m cz mem who plays hzs Own part, DOMINIC COMITO He was cz, mlm luke him for all in ull. Spanish '24, '05 JOHN RUDOLPH CONAWAY Tho lcmdest man the best con- . . ' 1 y . . dlflflillll and zmweuried sprrit 771 doing rrOm'tesies. l Oreusif- '25. '26, Ser-'y '26, l'fuvl'flv:in 'lfiil Hlizxkesiwalrezui 'Z'lig Di-x Moines Catholir' Uolluge '21-'22, '22-'23, Fvnior Quill f'0Il1Illl'i99 'UGQ Quill llilsinvss Sinfl' '2li. XVILBER CONKLINO A light heart lives long. VAUGIIN J. COOK A rose conzpozrnd of frolzc and jim Who rvlishas zz joke and delights All a yum. l'UI'EllNl4' '23, '24, 'Wig Slmll-nt Counfil 'USS Quill, '24, '25, '26, Business Allllliigfvl' 'illi lhmlcvll :ill '11131 Climax' llvallz-1' '125. ALICE B. COPELAND HGl'7Ifl6 and true, simple and lciml 'wus she. Zn-lagnllu-all '25 '26, GERALD CORBIN Excitement is not cnjoymentg 'lu ralmncss lies true pleasure. CHARLOTTE CORNELL Genzus is only great patience. llramiativ '25, '26, llzlilll '23, '24, '25, Seu'y '26, Slmlcvsl varezlu '26, Y, YV. fl. A. '23, 'U-l, '25, 215, Nzltimiaxl Urulorivul Comcast '25- Ullafldy Long Legs g Sl-nior Quill, DORIS E. CORNWALL Th011gh! works in sile1z1'1'. Mount Ayr lligh S1-haul '22, '23, '2-1, '25 l'fLEA NOR COSSON Th1're ix ll C'6'Illl.'lI 1111l1l1' p:'.1l1 t1l1l'U1lglL which I merits slzfnc' lH l'glIll3l' 11J1l1'xfy. fllll'H, flzrongll 11 llrulllutir '21, '25, '26, Lat n '23, '2 I 3 lduc-liflezxn '213g Sl11lk6'1NI'l'il!'11lll '21ig Y W C X 5 '24' 'l'3lllUl' Alilllt' Alzxu Im1l1ly Long' I11-ggs g' All at hen 2 S0lll0l' Quill: . Junior Inle bl:1v1ng. l.0RENA COWICLL It is 1'.1'0r1'1'se2 11l1J111 ports H112 splrif 'fn 'IV'l'gU1'. 111111 l.'l'6 li H10 nzfur G.rls Atlnle 11- 1,1-zxglxv 1.2, -,I, ,L -lm Pros. '23, '2-43 M .'ll:nlu-mp1-znxvznxn 'L5, '217g Znmnggalil eau '2tSg M., 'nl 1.1, Student Clounvil '22, 20, 2, - l'll'lIllIIl1 1 Quill -2.1 'mag 'l'1-uns -l, 2.1, 241, GEORGIA Cowm Hl'll'lll is H10 1'if11l p1'.11 .p'11 of lzvulflz, 1.:31l l?.X 'I'I'lHf', of l1:'11'llz. 1 - 1. , ,4 H, XX. l'. A, J?-. Iioms Cox CZl'IllIlS pain p111':,111':: I': llze 11'11y,' l11l1'21f f,'11l11pl il'41'2Ii '21 '2,'ug I'l1il1nu:1lh1-:ln '13, '24, '2m, '213, l'lll4'llKll'Slll '241g Y. XY. V. A, '13, 'QL 'lu ' llmf :mp- , l ROBERT E. CIQAWIPORD Still horn to ll1l,jJl'Ul't' Ill? In f'J'J',' 5,1 part, His pcnfril 0111' ffl1'I'S, his :::11:1:1:',.' our lLCfl1l'f. F I-'mi 'H4 'Aw '- 4 lj - , ... , Ill, Yl1'0 l'l'z'S '2 1 Hi Y '24, '23, '2lig Latin '23, '24, I'1'1m, '24, l',u1'l11lenn lhg Sllzxlcesm-znwarx '25, '2li, l'1'1-N, '26, tlpaulislu '25, '26, Student l'11uu1'il '23, '2l, ' 1 '215g KV10 Clulr '25g Allll!Il and l'lxa 3 All :xt Sen. Quill '25, 215. .IEANETTE A. CRISPIN flG'7lflC1lf'HS llflld 11jf11 la llify 1'm111111'r at lust. l,lli'lllllEI1lll'1lll '25, X XX 1 X '4 '26, Y . 1 -. 1.,3 ..,., JOHN JAY Cusfmu For 1011111 is glory but ll l1l11:'1 of flame. Nine Ten PAUL MICHAEL DAILEY Great men are too often un- known. or what is worse, misknownf' ll. M. Catholic Academy. RUSSEL DAVIS Speech is silverng silence is golden. HELEN A. DAWSON Music is the unusual language of mankind. l r0m-li '24, '25, 'ilfig Student. Council '2-13 Band '23-1, '25, .Z6g Orchestral '24, '25, '26, I'runella. HELEN DE REUS Character is the diamond that scratches every other stone. l4'1'L-111-11 '26, M. JANE DEVIN Common sense is 'znstznctg enough of it is genius. Plilnmathean 'ZZGQ l'Iu1-lidean '26g Norwalk Consolidated School '23, 'Zig Roosevelt High '25. THELMA DIERDORFF The great hope of society is indi- vidual character. Y. W. rt A. '24, '25, Glee Club '25, '26. GORDON B. DUFFIELD Most people would succeed in small things if they were not trou- bled with great ambitions. Hi Y '20, Radio '24, '25, DURWOOD EALES Common sense is very uncom- mon. Forensic 26. ALFRED EASTWOOD Deeds, not words. E Epi Tan '24, '25, '26, Hi Y '24, '25, '26g Shakespeaream '25, '26, Student Count-il '25, Junior Quill '253 Intrn-mural Debate '25, VIRGINIA EDWARDS Music is well scud to be the speech of angels. Y. XV. C. A. '2-13 Orr-hestra '22, '23, '24, '25, 'iltig String Quartette. IRENE EKDAHL Admiration is naturalg and it has been said there are many Zov- able women though no perfect ones. Home Pleononiivs '25, '2G. FRANK FISHER Nothmg is so expensive as glory. Football '25. RAY FLETCHER W'ho is it can read a woman. Spanish '22, MARJORIE FREDERICK Dance, laugh, and be merry. Camp Fire '23, Euclidean '26g Y. W. C. A. '20, Home EPOHOIIIICS '25, '26, Student Lomnil '25, '2li. EVELYN A. FREDREGILL The improvement of the mind ifmproiles the heart and corrects the understanding. Quill Stenogrnplier ' 2 5. LYSLE C. FREY It is the mind that 'makes the man. Eleven Twelve VERA E. FULMER 'AI think sculpture and art have un. effect to teach us manners, and abolish hurry. Iilulrlidezln '25, '2Gg Y W C A 'M ' . . ... Lf, 25926, MARY GARTON How brilliant and mirtliful the light of her eye, Like a star gleaming out from ilm blue of the skin Villllli 1 iI'e '24-'25, Secreialry '251 ln'zuI1zlt'I- '24, '25, '26, Sem-rotary '21 Latin '23, 'LIZ , Slvukusy BEITHRIII '25, '26, Y, W. C. A. '23, '24, Quill '25, '26, Editor '20, 'l'uilor Made Mun g Martha by tho Day , Old Lady TH. VIRGINIA GAY Shining efjes, like antique j'1o l1: fret .n Parfum statue stone. l lvIIr'll '24, '25, Y, XY. C. A. '23, '24, '25' Z1'11lg:illllt'flll '26, ALICE R. CEISLIJR Oh, talk not to me of a noone grant in story, the days of our jlflllfll are the days of our glory. l.1InI':1I'y Round 'l'z1l1'e '26, Y. W. C. A, '24, '20, Zf'1:lg':IllIO:III '25, '26, HELEN LEORA GIBSON Bid me dzsoourse, I will cn :haul thine car. lIilu'aIry Round 'Fable '2, 'illil um- 01111, '2::, '24, 'QS' l'lI'll1il e 3 All :It Sen. BEN COLIIBERG There is no study that is not capable of delighting us after a little appluation to it. Id. II, M, Club '20, Swimming '23, '24, '25 '26, QUIRINO B. GONZALES He has, we know not what, Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate that almost O'U0l'll'llN'!4 his frzendsf' . Laxoug High Srhool, P. T., Lowull Hgh Svhool, Suu l Y'i1llL lSl'0 '24, Himleul Cuunril '26g linnrl, Laoag High School '22S. CECIL COODRICH Once known, he is a true friend. , . .. , l'oI'ons,c '24, '29 '26, Nu-o Pres, 'Llig 1 !'L'lllll '2-1' Ili Y 'Os' '--4 15- lf' ll 'xId'1'GM 31s-W' ., .I. -., - , Student Council '24, '25, '263 'lmwli mo. ROBERT C. Goonmcn A faithful friend is better than gold-a medicine for misery, an only possession. E Epi Tan '24, '25, '26, Sei y '251 Iii Y '23, '24, '25, '25, Swimming '24, '25, All at mea', Old Lady 31 , LEE GREEN . Call in sweet music. I have heard soft airs can charm our senses and expel our cares. Ili Y '23, '24, Sturlent Council '22, '26, Band '23, '24, '25, Ori-hestra '28, 24, '25, ' 'Pollyanna , E1'1n.ne. GERALD GRIFFITH True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise. Forensic '25, '26, Hi Y '23, '24, '25, Lntin '24, Euclidean '24, '25, '26, Vice Pres, 25, Pres. '26, Shakespearean '26, Student Council '23, '24, Glee Club '25, Freshman basketball '23, Chorus '25, Cheer Leader '25. FRANK R. GRIFFITHS If you are going to do a good thing, do it now, if you are going to do al mean thing, wait till to- morrow. Football '25. MARJORIE GUSTAFSON Musiel-Ol How faint, how weak, Language fades before thy spell! W'hy should feeling ever speak, When thou can'st breathe her soul so well. Dramatic '24, '25, '26, Sem-'y '24, Pres. '26, Slmkcspearenn '26- Y. W, C. A. '23, '24, Sec'y '24, Senior Class Secretary, Student Counr-il '25, Orchestra '24, '25, '26, Swimming-Monograms for Junior Life Saving, Master's Life Saving, Ta.lor Made Man. MAURINE LUCILLE GUSTASON But 0, she dances such a way! No sun upon an Easter day, Is half so fine a sight. Y. YV. C. A. '24, '25, Zetagaihean '25, '26, MARY LOUISE GUTHRIE I have lived to know that the great secret of human happiness is this: never suffer your energies to stagnatef' Philomatheau '23, '24, '25' Spanish '26, Y. W. C. A. '23, '24, Student Counvil '22, mee Club '25, ELMER T. HALL V Defend me from my friends, I can defend myself from my ene- mies. E. D, M, '25, '26, Football 2nd team '23, lst team '24, '25, Thirteen Fourteen LILLIAN LUCILLE HAMBLIN Be modest and quiet in speech, but eaceell in action. Campfire '24, '25, Sec'y '25, French '24, '25, '26, V. Pres. '25, Sec'y '25, '26, Girls' Athletic League '25, '26, Shakespearean '26, Y, NY. C. A, '24, '25, '26, Treas. '25, '26, Zetagathean '25, '26, Student Council '23, Glen! Club '25, '26, IlllI'li-Illl.ll'l.li debates '25. RUTH HANSEN When I am reading a book, wheth- er wise or silly, it seems to me to be alwe and talking to me. Y, W. C. A, '26, Home EI-onoxnics '25, '26, DOROTHY L. HARMON We may make our future by the best use of the present. Library Round Table '25, '26, Normal 'l'I'uiIIiIIg '25, i'iLll'iAlil'ZlIl '26, Y, W. U, A. '24, '26, Home 1411-oIIoIIIi1-s '26. CORA E. HARRIS I seek in the reading of books only to please myself by an irre- proaehable diversion. vlllllll Fire '24, '25, Latin '23, '24, PhiloInaIl.0uII '24, '25, '26' Sliakvslmezxxwmii '25, '26, Y W C A rs '24 '25 v OPAL E. 'lil-,Rsii H Y M' M M M There is nothing like fun Z3 there Library Round Table '25, '26, Sili1k0Sl1l'lll'BRlll '26, Y. W. G. A. '24, '25, '20, Zetagntlivuii '25, '26, , Collins High School, Collins, Iowa, '23, '2-4. ARGARET MARIE HARVEY KI To dread no eye, and to suspect no tongue is the greatest preroga- twe of innocence. Library Round Table '25, '26, Y. W. C. A. '25, '26, Anoka High School '23, '24. Qu , ARY ELIZABETH HAWK A drowsy afternoon, the sunlight slanting, Like molten metal through a forest place. Latin '23, '24, LIbrary Round Table' 25, Euclidean '26, Sllakespearean '25, '26, Y. W. C, A. '23, '24, Zetagatlu-un '25, '26, Quill Editorial Staff '25, '26, Glee C.uh '26, Old Lady RI. ARGARET L. HAYS The most delicate, the most sen- sible of all pleasures consists of pro- moting the pleasure of others. Fl'9Hl'il '25, '26, ' V Y, W. C. A, '24,. MILDRED L. HEADLEE L 'Tis an excellent world that we live in, To lend, to spend, or give in. llibrzwy Round Table '25, '2tSg Normal Training '25, '26g Pllilmlmtlxeaxn '25, '2l3g lflur-limlean '24ig Y w 1' A '--'s im '-f, Hwa- Yl'+'sl,'llllgl1 AS4'l1olJl H' ' H ' CARROLL W. IIEARSHMAN l HI am so mueh of a 'utilitarzan that I prefer the useful to the 'use- less. IRENE MAE HEAVLIN Of all great arts, great musie -is the art, To raise the soul above all worldly storms. 01-vlnwtr-11. ROBERT HEIFNER These shall be hours for neeessi- ties, not for delights. WII,LIAM S. HELVERSON One eharacterixtic of mine, that has been noticeable from earliest in- faney, is to always scheme to have my own way. Footlmll '24, JOHN L. HENRY A'He did nothing in partz'eula1', and did it well. JOSEPH L. HENRY An excellent swinzmer, an agree- able actor, and a nzre llftle man. li lipi Tan '2lig Hi Y 'zasg ld. lr, M. '25, may Swimming '23, '24, '21, '2li. Uzxptain '2l3. JOHN HERBEIIT Desperation is sometimes as powerful an iuspirer as genius. Fifteen Sixteen .I11HN VERLE HIATT HY1111 l.'11o1v 111 ll gl1111,1f1' that h1 s fl 1111511 y111,111g fellow. 1311111I. 1.1cNoRA I'I1LLs A laugh is 'zoortlz 11 l11111cZ1'1'1l yf1'1'a111: 111 any 1lLlll'lC6f. bQ1t1111is11 '25, '21ig Y. W, 12 A. '22, '::1g Z1-i11g:11tI-1-1111 '25, '2l1g V1111111 I i1'1' '23. '21, CLADYS IIITCHCOCK S111111f f1'c1g1le blue j'l1111,'1'1's 171, ll t11ll 1'loiso1111e l16lSl'.', 1l1'211lIiI114' '25, '2133 1911111111 '24, '2lig Y W 1' A ul H13- Quill iylvist '26, J111-IN R. HOFF H1s 111'g11111e11t was 1'1'111ly, prac- flCfll 111111 to the 7111111t. l 1'1'1-11si1' '23 '2-1, '23, '2fig Ili Y '22, '::1, '24, '25, 1.il1'11 '2I5Z rl 11k1-s1111111'1-1111 '21Z Iiuys A11x'is1-1' 01' S1-11i111' Cfuss '26, 1f4'1lEl1L' '21ig 5111110111 0111111141 '22, 'US' 11il1141j' I.1111g 1,1-g's g 3.1El1'T1Hl 145' 1119 Ilily' Q 'I'11 1111' 31111111 M1111 g A112lI11 111111 1'Ix'11 Z Quill I411si111-ss '21, 11A7EL HOLLIDAY 'AA 1'lz1'1'1'y l11'11111'l1 111 sudden bl11o111, thc' 11111011 11111111 the s1'11, A lmrl fhllf sznys 11g111'11sf the sky, l11'1'1111se its soul is free. 1111i'11 '21, B1,,xNcH1: ELDORA Hoovr-:L A s11'1'11f heart l1fti11g 1'l11'1'1'f11l11ess Lzlcc the sp1'111gf1111e of the year, ' 011 her steps to wait. 1 1 , 111111- '25g N111-111111 'I'111i11i11g: 'l '23- Y W 1' .x fs 7-'la-M' .Se1f11L1'd 121,1,c1' 1i111 11'v 1111111111 '1' 141114'l 1lll''1'iI1'lNC11'1lil1ll1 Q1'1l001. '22, '2-4. 1111513131111 LIOUSTON Pink rose buds 111 IL f1'ame of old l1111e'11de1 l111fe. 111'1111111ti1' '2-1, '25, '26, T11-11s, '25g 1.1J1'2Il'j' 1411111111 'I'11I111- '2-15 S111ilQes1:1-111'P1111 '25, '26- 11o11111 I'l11111111111i1s '25g 1lG 'ilIl1iL11U1l '25g lX1Hl'I1I2l 145' 1110 lf'lY ' P1'11111-1111. YVALTER A. HOWE The plcas111'12s Il 'H1ll'll, of honor enjoys 171 the lf07I,SC'l0'lL5'lLCS5' of hav- 'fvzg pe'1'fo1'111ed 111s duty, 1s CL 1'ewa1'd he pays himself for all hzs pa111s. li P1111 '1'ill1 '25 '2lS: , ' . 1 Hi Y 'LIL '24, '25, 'ilfig 1'l1ll'11fll'2lll '24, '2Iig 11l'11Jl1l' '21ig S111I1Pll1 C1111111-il 'QZSQ 13111111 '25, '26g Glee f'1ll1P '25g All at Sea. RINHARD H. HUEBENTIiAL Be not merely good,' be good for sonflethlnfrf' EuclirlPan '26. EUNICE HUFFORD A vzolin at evening, that plays an old world dance And all the little vnurmnrs that whzsper of romance. llilyrnry Round Talnlv '26g Normal Training '24, '25g Pllilolnailloun 'illig lflurliclvan 'illig Y. XY. C. A. '24, '25, '2Gg Glcv Club '26. CHARLES HULSE His school career has moved at at Charleston Tempo. Hot diddity dog! Student Council '21. ELVERA D. HULTMAN The red and gold and purple of the harvest, So rich that nature turns her head as1de. Y. NV. 0, A. '24, '25g Zkilliiiiilllililll '25, '26. Sec-'y '25, Vice Pros. '25, Pres. 'illig Student Counvil '24, '25g Senior Class T1'e:ls111'v1'. WALDEMAR L. ILLIAN Hong sorrow! Care will kill a eat, ond therefore, let's be merry. l'l Epi Tan '25, '26: l.nt'n '34, '25g Slmlcc-slwenroaul '25, '2fSg liaslcothall T253 Hi Y '24, '25, MARTHA HENRIETTA INTVELD She who is good 'is happy. Normal Training '24. Y. YV. C. A. .Z4. W. MORRIS JACOBS A proper anon, as one shall see 'in Cl sum1ner's day. VIOLET GRACE MAE JARRETT The great end of life is not knowledge but motion. l r0'1f-I1 Club '2-1: Y W C A fi '24 Seventeen Eighteen M. KENNETH JOHNSON Music hath charms, and so doth he. KENNETH R. JOHNSON Whei'e the stream runs smooth- est, the water is deepest. If: lfipi 'Fan '20, Ili Y '24, '20, Radio '23, '24. RALPH H. JOHNSON Few things are impossible todzl- igence and skill. mee Club '20, l'lrminie '24, EVA J. JONES Neither rhyme nor reason can express how much. Zetagathean '25, '26, Girls' Athletic League '25, Erminie '24, FLORENCE JONES Every product of genius must be the production of enthusiasm. MARY L. JONES Why is this thus? What is the reason of this thusness ? Redwood Falls, Minnesota '22, '23, 24, '25, VIRGINIA J. JONES A laugh to be joyous must flow from a joyous heart. Latin '23, '24, - Student Council '24, Urn-hestra '24, '25' tune Club '23, '24 DELMA JORDAN Hear ye not the hum of mighty workings? XVatertOwn High School '23, French Club '26, Latin Club '24, '25, Library Round Table '26, Philomathean '24, '25, '26' Shakespearean '25, '26, Class Poet. 1 DoRoTHY M. JUSTICE Calmly and peacefully she treads upon life's way. Y. W. C. A. '25, '26, Home Economics '25, '26, HELEN LoU1sE JUSTICE That though on pleasure she was bent, she had a frugal mind. Ankeny High '23, '2-1, '25, Draxuutil- Club '26, Y. W. C. A. '20, Home l'I1-onomies '26, C. RAYMOND KEASEY None but himself can be hls parallel. XVkiSlllllgJ,t0Il Consolidatecl High Sl'll00l '22, '23, Hi Y '24, '25, '26, Sec-'y '25, '26, Sllakvspeareaul '25, '26, F01'C'IlSll' '24, '25, '26, Sl-3I'Lf821llt'2ll' Arms '25g IC. D. M, '25, '24ig Student Counril '25, President '25 Footlmll '24, '25' liaskvtlmll '24, '25, '26, Trac-k '25, RALPH C. KEELING The gods approve The depth and not the tumult of the soul. Uzirlisle High Sl'llD0l '23, '24, ORRIN L. KENNEDY 'APi?l'SllflSl07I tzps his tongue when'er he talks. Footlmll '25, Baskc-llnall '24, '25- Truvk '25, MERLE L. KESLER Inner sunshine warms not only the heart of the owner, but all who come in contact with it. Frenl-ll Club '26, Y, YY, C. A. '25, '26, PAUL KEYES It 'is right to be contented with what we have, but not with what we are. 10.11. M. 'zfsz Swunm1ng'25, 'sm L. MAURICE LANSRUDE A heart to resolve, a head to eontrive, and a hand to execute. Fontlnnll '23 Sex-ond Team, Buslu-llxall '2Ii. Nineteen l Twenty FRANCES MARIE LARSON S A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge. French Club '24, Y, YV. C. A. '24, '25, ARA LARsoN Her charms strike the sight, but her merit wins the soul. Dramatic Club '25, '26, Library Round Table '25, '26, Y. YV. C. A. '25. EVELYN E. LATTA R R A Is R. It is well to think well' , It Is dzvfne to act well. Girls' Athletic League '23, '24, '25, '26, Vic-e Pres. '26, Tennis, '23, '24, '25, Y. XV. C. A, '23, Junior Life Saving Monogram, Girls' Numeral, Girls' 1lIOI10gI'3.llTl, UBY V. LAVEN What is mine is yours . Y. W. C. A, '24, UTH G. LAVEN . . . and what is yours is mme. Y. W. C. A. '24, '25. LICE MARIE LEDLIE Her very frowns are fairer far. Than smiles of other mazdens are. Dramativ Club '25, '26, French Club '25, Sbakesvearcau '25, '26, Y. W. C, A. '24, Student Council '25, Senior Quill '26, luter-Mural Debate '25, Carlisle High School '22, '23, '24, ADORE LEVIN Deeds alone suffice. Basketball '25, '26, Tennis '25. CAROLYN LEWIS Too busy to die. Normal Training '2-1, '25, 26, Glee Club '22, Y. YV. C. A. '25, '26Z Gypsy Rover '23, RUTH CAROLYN LIGHTNER My heart is like a singing bird. Library Round Table '24, Y, W. C, A, '23, Student Council '25, DOROTHY E. LINDBERG What I aspired to be And was not, comforts me. Frem-h Club '24, '25, G. A. L, '24, '25, '26, Numeral '24, Y. W. C, A, '24, '25, '20, Zetagatliean '25, '26, 'l'reasurer, , Intro-Mural Debate '25, Student Counvil '26, RUTH E. L1v1NGsToN Hospitality szttmg with Gladnessf' Euf-lirleau '26, Y, NY, C. A. '24, Home Hconoiuirs '24, '26, Glow f'lub '25, '26, Chorus '25, '26, SYLVIA VIOLA LOGAN Arid those about her From her shall read the perfect ways of honour. Philoinathean '25, '26, Spanish '25, '26, Y. NV. C, A. '25, Glow Club '26, North High '23, '24. LILLIAN LOGSDEN A good book is the best of friends, the same today and for- ever. Librzlry Round Table '25, '26, Y, XV. C. A. '24, '25, Zi-:tuguthean '26, Bloomfield High '22, '23, Ankenoy High, '23, '24, CORA MAE LONG Age cannot wither her, 'nor rus- tom, stale her injinzte oa.r1ety. Y, W. C. A. '24, Home l'Ic0nouii1-s '25, Bonclurunt High, '22, RAYMOND L0vE Life is ct jest, and dll things show it, I said so once and now I know it. E Epi Tau '24, '25, '26, Sergozmt-at'Arins '26, Hi Y '24, '25, '26, Euclidean '24, Student Council '23, .. , Glee Club, '24, '25, '26, Double Quartet '25, '26, All At Sea , Pi-unellaf' HJ4. HELEN MARIE LUNSTRUM High erected thoughts seated in the heart of courtesy. Philoinathean '26, Spanish '26, Y. W. C. A, '25, '26, Forest City High '22, '23, Twenty-one Twenty-two VIRGINIA MCALISTER The love of learning, the seques- tered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books. LOUISE MCCAUGHAN One of those welcome faces, That brings sunshine to shadowed places. Drairlatim- Ululi '24, '1., .I , Latin Club '24, Vamp Firm- Club '24, 'S '-'fo' '25, Treasurer '24, X, Xl. Qt. A. 2.5. .2-1, '25, '2f3g Girls' Atlilvtif- Leagut- '24, '25, '26, Sec- retary '25, Student Count-il '24g ii. A. L, Monogram, Old lizuly Zil q Mastei-'s Life Saving, Senior Quill. JAMES EDWARD MCGREVEY He possessed a peeulzar talent of producing effect in whatever he said oxensn Hi X 24, liatiu '24C Spanish '2G3 Student Count-il '24, '25g Quill Circulation ltlanager '24, Track '25, '263 Yell Leader '24, or did. If 2 '23, '24, '25, '26, Treasurer '24, WILLIAM MCGREW The world knows nothing of 'its greatest men. Forensic' '24, '25, '26, lli Y 2.1, Latin '23, '24: Sliakespwmx-aii '25, '26, litter-Mural Debate '2.I, Student Counril '2ti1 Quill Business '24, '25 '261 Old Lady ZH , Prunf-lla. LOUISE MACHLAN How'er it be, it seems to me, 'Tis only noble to be good. Latin Cluln '251 Library Round Table '25, l'llU'liLlCiill '26, Shakespeain-:III '25, '26, Y. YY, C. A. '24, '25, '26, 1'IUl11P1'lC'Ull0IIlit'S '25, 'illig ff1ll'flf l1 Grove High '22, '23, Junior Quill '25. DANIEL F. MAROHN H ' - fl His only fault is th t he had no fault. Track '23, '241 Horseshoe Pitching '24, '21 LOUISE MATHER . Plain without pomp, and rich without show. x. XX. C. A. '22, '23, MORITZ MATTHIAS Cl For every why he had a where- fore. Track '26, , , l IRMA ELLEN MAY Books cannot always please, how- ever good, lllinds are not ever craving for them' food. , Latin Club '23, '24, Library Round Table '24, '25, '26, Presi- dent '25, Vice President '24, Pliilonuntlioaui '24, '25, '26, Shalxesnourean '26, Quill '25, '26, Lincoln High, Council Bluffs, '22. CHARLES MEACHAINI He can because he believes he can. lli Y '24, '25, lfluvlidean '26, Student Council '25. RUTH MELLIN To do is to be. Gleo Club, Chorus '22, '25, '26, Double Quartet '25, '26, Gypsy Rover , Girls Athletics '23, '24, '25, '26, Vice President '23, Home l'Is-onomius '25, '26, Pres. '26, RUTH MENARD Interest speaks all sorts of tongues and plays all sorts of parts. Frenvli '25, Zetagatlwan '25, Secretary, Student Council '26. L. EUGENE MENDON Nay, I aan the very pink of cour- tesy. -Shakespeare. Forensic '26, Hi Y '26, Radio '24. PHYLLIS M. MILLER From the crown of her head to the sole of her feet, she is all mzrthf' Ceunptiro '25, Frenrh '24, '25, '26, Girls' Athletic League '24, '25, '26, Y. W. U. A. '23, '24, '20, Home Plvonomics '25, Glee Club '26, Junior Quill '25, G. A, li, Numeral '26, SALOME C. MINI-:Ton When the outlook is not goool, try the nplookf' Latin Club '24, '25, '26, llluclidoan '25, '26, Treasurer, Shakespearean '25, '26, , Zetagathoan '25, Student Council '23, Gypsy Rover , All at Sea. Evi-:LYN M. MONROE A faultless lady and a blameless mind. lf'renc-li Club '24, '25, Y. XY. C. A. '24, '25 '26. Twenty-thuree Twenty-four FLORENCE ETTA MOORE A gentle maiden who gets thmgs done. Zetagathean '25, '26, Treasurer '26, Student Couur-il '25g Glee Club '2li. LUCILLE M. MOORE Blest with good reason and sober sense. Plxilomatheun '35, '26, ALICE GRACE MORRISON y . . . . . - , I belzeoe In mdwzdual laughmg. Shakespeazream '24g Latin Club '22, '23, Euclidean Club '24, '25 Y. W. C, A. '23. '2-1. '20 M. LOUISE lVIURPHY One good ffrfieud is not to be weighed against all the jewels of the earth. Sllakesllezwezin '25, 'llfig l l'Plll'll Club 'Lili PEARL ELIZABETH MURRAY A 'IH,67'l 1 e1e doeth the heart Y! J J good. Home Evonomim-S '26, HAROLD MEYERS I never knew so young a body wzth so old u head. Basketball '25, '26g Track '26, M ILDRED FAYE MYERS Modest and quiet, but useful. Sidney High School '23, '24, SELMA L. NELSON Ulnfinzte rwhes in It small room. GRACE J UANITA NICHOLLS Grace was in all her steps. in every gesture, dignity. Library Round Table '24, '25, '2Gg , IIcxi1.i,sZ.Ei-Oixoinimfs '25, '26, Sere'y I'reas. 1 Y, wfc. A. '24, '25, '2s. WILLIAM D. OG1LviE 'Tis not what 'man does which exalts him, but what 'man would do. Forensic '26, Ori-hestru '2G. ELMER T. OLSON God bless the man who invented sleep, So Sancho Panza said, and so say I. E Epi Tan '25, '26, Hi Y '25, '26, ll'ee Club '25g Uri-hestra '24, '25, '26g Band '23, '24, '25, '2O. LEONARD A. OLSON In all labor there is profit. KATHRYN K. O'NEILL It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. HELEN E. OSNESS Of manners gentle of ajections mild. Cambridge High School. H. NORMAN PARSONS POliteness lubricates the wheels of business. BERYL V. PATTISON From the crown of his head to the sole of his foot, he is all mirth. Slinkeslwaroan '25, '26, Fl'L'fll4'll Club '24, '25, '26 Treas. lli Y '24, Student Council '23, Adam and Eva , Old Lady 31. Twenty-fi've Twenty-six FRANCES PEASE '4Mer1s1u'es not men, have always been my mz1rlf. Home l'I4-onoxnivs '24i. DAVID RAY PENNEY A proper fmrm, as one shall see in IL Sll'lllfllL6'I',S day. IC ldpi 'I':1n '26, OSCAR H. PETERSON ' Secret and self-eontdined and solztory as an oyster. Rzukcllrzlll '23, '21, DELBERT PODREBARIC Such and so fvurzous are the tastes of '7lLC71,.U M. GENEVA PROUDFIT I judge people by what they might be-not ure, nor wzll be. llliilllillit' Club '25, '26, '1'1'1-axsurvr 'BISZ Nurnml 'lll'Jlillillg: 'BL '25, 'ijiig Hmm- I'I:-011011111-S 'BGS F Y, XV. C. A. ,234 '2l, 'lla 'QIUQ llehzii - '21 'L 'Z IllIl'tl':uHl'2ll Uelwntm- 'L 1 Gavel Winm-1' 'ZGZ AGAIN :xml Eur. tfltllcls-:lt l'oun1fil 'llilg m 1 96 v CHESTER R. RAPER U eIl-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech. l'11ll'lilll'illl '2.3. DOROTHY RI-:HMS True to her work, her word, her friends. Z0f2lg'llIllPilll '25, '20, Secf'y 'illig l rPm'h Club '25 lRMA M. REID t'Good deeds immortal are-they f'rumot dIG.,, Y W 1' A '04 CLARENCE R. REYNOLDS I never made a mistake-at least, never one that I eouldn't explain afterward. E Epi Tan '26, Stuuent Council '22, ZOE RINGROSE Then to Zoe let us sing, that Zoe is excelling. French Club '23, '24, 25, Euclidean '24, '25, '26, Shakespearean '25, '26, Y. XV. C. A. '23, '24, '25, '26, Zetagathean '25, '26, Quill Bus. Staff Stenograplier, Junior and Senior Quill, Old Lady ill. MADGE IRENE ROBERTS I live for those who love me, For those who love me true,- Girls' Athletic League '23, '24, '25, '26, Spanish Club '25, '26, Sec. and Treas, '25, '26, Y. VV. C. A. '24, '25, Zetagatliean '25, '26, Student Council '24, '25, Tennis '22, '23, '24, '25, '26. CHARLES W. ROBINSON I have gained my experience. VAN C. ROBINSON 'He is truly great that is little 'in himself and takes no account of any height of honor. E Epi Tan '23, '24, '25. '26, Pres, '25, Hi Y '23, '24, '25,, '26 Bd, Member '25, Latin Club '23., '24, Pres. '24, Shakespearean '25, '26, Vice Pres. '26, E. D. M. Club '26, Debate '25, '26, Captain '26, Declamation '25, Student Council '23, '24, '25, Vice Pres. '24, Pres.. '25, Football '25, Basketball '24, '26, Capt. Track '26, Quill Staff '25 '26, Associate Editor '26, Adam and Eva , Senior Class President. D team '26, MARION E. ROE f'Her sunny 'hair is wondrous fazr, and wavy tn its flow. Dramatic Club '25, '26, Latin Club '24, Normal Training '23, '24, '25, Scc'y '24, Student Council '23, '25, Pi-unellaf' DONALD M. ROOK Why then the world's mine oyster, Which I with sword will part. Forensic '24, Hi Y '24, JACK ROSENSTEIN I'll warrant him heart whole. Twenty-seven Twenty-eight ALICE K. ROTHFUS Whatever discoveries we may have made in the regions of friend- ship, there still remain many un- known lands. Dramatic Club '26' Euclidean '26: Shakespearean '2 Y. W. C, A. '22, Student Council Quill Stuff '25, ' EDNA RUBINSON Age cannot toms stale her 1 v 5, '26, 23, 2-1, 6 wither her, nor cus- injinite variety. Dranmtii- Club '25, 26, , Q French Club '24, Latin Club '23, '24, Shakespearean '25, 26, Y, W. C. A. '23 '24, '25, '26, . Home l'it'OIl0l'llll'S 70' Quill Bus, and Adx: Staff '25, '26, GLEE RUSCHER Before thee lies a long bright day of summer and of joy. Student Counril '26, Lolfridge-, North Dakota Hi h Svhool '23, M34 g VERNON F. SABATKA Well, there is yet one day of life before me, and will enjoy it. Forensic '26, Hi Y '26, Crlee Club '26' , whatsoe'r betide, I Double Quurtette '26, Mixed Qunrtette '26, Football. Second Team '25, Track '2l5. RUTH EVELYN SACKRIDER A diligent student she, and not without reward. Y. XY C A '2'l 'Wi' Home' lflt-'ononiii-s' ' Junior Quill starr. 25, '26, President '26, DOROTHY M. SARGENT Of all earth's hal songs God took the f To make the ripple of her laugh. ' ' '25 '26- Camp Fire 24 Dramatic Club 24: 25. '26, Y, W. C, A. '23, 24, '25, '26, BEN D. SAYERS And he was rayed, always quietly ar- And he was always human when he talked. J. EARL SCHREINER The very pineapple of politeness. Student Council '25, KATHRYN A. SHANNON 4'Lady, very fair are you, And your eyes are very blue. Zeiagnthean '25, ANNA J. SIEGEL Now that I see what my songs arc doing, I will sing better ones. Latin f'lul1 '221 Y, W C. A, '22g Glen Club '25g '-A11 at Sea. MARJORIE FRANCES SLININGER Round her eyes her tresses fell, Which were the blackest none could tell. Dramatic Club '23, '24, '25, Latin Chili '22, '23, Y w C A '22 '-vs '04 'Os '26' Shakespearean '26, Junior Life Saving, The Tailor Made Man g Old Lady 31. CORINNE B. SIDENER The reason frm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength, and skill. Camp Fire '23. '24, French Club '25, '26, llihrary Round Table '24g Philomnthean '26, Eiueliclean '26g Y, W. C. A. '23, '24, '25, '26. IIARRY SIMONS I don't believe what you believe, But yozl're right, I believe. Hi Y '25, Euclidean '26, Dodson High, Dodson, Montana, '23, Basketball Dodson High '23. RACHEL C. SIMPSON 'Tis not in 'mortals to command success, But we'll do more, we'll deserve it. Normal Training '24, Euclidean '26, Sliakespearean '25, '26, Y, YV. C. A. '24, E. CLEONA SMITH The look composed, and steady eye, Bcspeak a steady constancy. Shannon City, Iowa, High School, '22, '23, '24g Debate. Shannon High '23, High School Play, Shannon High '23, MILDRED SORENSON It is unwise to look back when the journey lieth forward. Gypsy Rover , Quill Typist '26, Twenty-nine Thirty FRANCIS SPRAGUE . To err is human, to forgive- divine. Football 2nd Team '25, Basketball '25, '26. KENDELL STEVENS Though long in shade, Thy star will shine ont, When the proudest shall fade. Student Council '23, '24, Gloe Club '23, '24, '25, '26, All at Sea. HELEN STUART All the worldly joys go less To the one joy of doing kindness. Spanish '26, Y. W. C. A. IVIARGUERITE M. SUMMEKQS She, with bright eye and souI-be- witching voice, Wins as to smile, inspires us to re- joicef' Philomatlmean '24, Home Evouomirs '25, Student Count-il '23, '25. EVELYN M. TAIT Sorrow never comes too late And happiness too swiftly flies. IVAN THOMPSON To be or not to be- That is the qaestionf' E, D, M, '24, '25, '26, Sec'y I'reas, '25, Student Council '22, 24, '26, Vice-Pres. '26, Football, 2nd Team '23, lst team '24, '25, Capt. '25, Basketball '23, '24, '25, Track '23, '24, '25. JANET M. THOMPSON Be thine with airy steps to trace Some bright and sunny way. Uramatic' '24,, '25, Slmkespearezin '26, '1', XV. C. A. '24 '25, Student Count-il '23, '24, Tailor-Made Mau , Masters Life Saving. Lois LOUISE THORNBURG A face with gladness overspread, Soft smiles by human kindness bred. Dramatic- '24, '25, '26, Treas. '25, Vice Pres. '25, Lutiu '23, '24, Vive Pres, '24, Shakespearean '25, '26, Y. W. C. A. '23, '24, 25, '20, Pres, '26, Quin '26, Martha by the Day , Daddy Long Legs , Adam and Eva. MARJORIE B. THORNTON When thou dost act, men think it not a play, Bat all they see is real. Mora High School, Mora, Minn. '22, '23, '24g Drrmiatic '24. '25. '26. Pres. '25' Y. NV. C. A. '24, '25, '26g Senior Class Board '26g Delrve. Intramurzil '25g Des-lunmtion '25g Old Lady 31 g Quill '25, '26, GUY B. TOULOUSE The stout heart wins the victory, But never deep despai'r. North lf'gh Stmh-ut Couuvil '22g Nolih High Iii Y '22, '2IS. WILLIAM H. UNSDERFER Every niaii. is a quotation from all his ancestors. FLORENCE VANDERHOOF Friendship has a power To sooth ajllletion fin, her clarkest hour. Spanish '25, 'ilfig Y. XV. C. A, '23, HARRY VAN NOTE Dangers are to 'mo indi-ffr'rent. ZOE CHRISTENE VINCENT ' Goodness is beauty in its best estate. Freneh '25, '2t3g Lihrzxry Round 'Fable '24g Euuliclenu 'illig Y. XY. l'. A. '22g Homo l'1i-0li0nIivs 'Lu '2li. LILLIAN WALKER Come and trip it as you go On the light fantastic toe. Student- Conn:-il '22. FLOSSIE M. WALL Good actions ci'o'1on themselves with lasting days. VVho well deserves, needs not an- othei s praise. Frelwh '23, '2-I, '25g Philomzithean '25, '26g Eiicliile-:ni '25. '26, Yi1'4:1'I'esidunt '24Sg Slialivspezixvziii '2lig Molmvrly High Svhool, Muhvrly, MO., '2l. I-mu Thirty-one Thirty-two ZOLA K. WAYNE Only the actions of the just Smell sweet and blossom in the dust. linr-lidean '26, Hlurfent Council '24, y HELEN RUTH WELSH Gently to hear, kindly to judge. Philomuthenn '25, '26, liurlidean '26. JACK L. WICKHAM His fnien is lofty, but his gaze Too well a wandering soul betrays. IG Epi Tun '23, '24, '25, '26, Pres. '26, Sllakespe-arvall '25, '26, IG. D, M. '25, 26, Sec'y-Treas. '26, Spanish '24, '25, Student Connvil '23, '24, '26, Football '24, '25, Second Team, Junior Quill, Senior Quill, Basketball '28, '24, '25, '26, 'l'rark '23, Golf '24, '25, '26, I Swimming'L5. CARL WIDMAYER U Be great in act as you have been Ill thought. ui Y '24, '25, 'lu-avk '24, '25, '26, HAROLD R. WIGGINS Content is wealth, the riches of the mind, And happy he who can that treas- zwe find. Ili Y '2Ii. IvoR WILLIBY All things come round to him who will but walt. M, D. M, '25, '26, Student Council '22, Football '22, '23. '24, '25, Track '23, '24, '25. ERNEST WILLIS Let evevy 'man enjoy his whim: What he's to meg or I to him? Hi Y '19, '20, ld, D. M. '25, '26, Sturlent Couneil '19g lfootllall '19, '24, 'l'rnek '25. yy RALPH WILLIS Good deeds immortal are-they cannot die. ni Y '24, '25, OLIVE E. WRIGHT Latin 'L-1: I'lKll'lill4'llll '2G: Slizxkeslmawzill '25, '2llg Y. NV. C. A. '2-L, 'QSQ Glen Club '25, 'ljlig Quill '25, '2Gg Athli-tie Niixnvml '26, MILDRED JOHNSON sure to please. WISHES I want to fly away Into the sky And take with mc Only joy. I want to lic upon A golden cloud And look down on thc empty worldfd Anil lzluglil I want to sing . Beautiful songs to tlic fairies Wlima live in the slay And Write poems for them! I want to make love To the cold, white moon. I want to take my place Among the sparkling stars! I want to dwell in tlic skies, Whcrc I may bc close to heaven! Dclmn jordan, '26, 'AA briIIia1z,t mind, tl nlrmner kind. '21, 'fm ms. Alieiwla-011 High, So. Dali. '22, '233 lilvnnston, Ill, '23, '2-lg llfilllllllll' '25, '2lig Girlis' Athlolie- League 'l'i'v:is. '25, '2lSg 1 Who peppered the highest -was Thirty-three f.-Mefg r Q ...Class Poem... THE CLASS OF '26 ln the days long agone, King Arthur's brave knights Weiit seeking the lost Holy Grail, In gay plumed helmets, with swords and with shields Protected hy strong coats ol' mail. 1 A code was cmhlazoned on each shining shield, Directing in honor the life of the one Who bore it before him to help in his task Of righting: the wrong that Black Evil had done. Now these hravc knights are hut vague shadowfshapes, Still, they lead the knights of today, For they have taught us the lessons of Service and Lov And have shown us the honorable way. All of our class are knights of East High, Going forth on a quest that is new, But we are prepared for the foes that we'll meet, And we know we shall conquer them, too. Our journey will lead o'er the highway called Life, And at the end of the road there's a goal Wliieh each heart will reach at the long journey's end, If their code is the Code of the Soul. Our four toilingf years as young squires have passed, And wc've lahored quite gladly through all, But now that we're leavinsf, how wonderfully dear Are the pleasures now past, which mem'ries recall! There are priceless possessions that money can't buy, And one is a friend that is trueg C But if friends you are seeking, and a friend you will be, East High will give them to you. To succeed or to fail, our lives are our own, To make or to mar, as we will, But for East Hig5h's honor we'll fight to the end, And rememher her dear lessons still. Now our hanner is flung to the winds of the world, And wherever we go, our proud mission will be To ggive of our hest, in weakness, or strength-W To iight in the service of humanity. Delma jordan Thirty-four' ' 'S-ENIORS A THE C SE OF 241 For the benefit of interested East High friends and those who have heard rumors of the case between the East High Alumni and the June, 1926, Class, we are printing the resume of recent court proceedings. The Association, be' lieving that the class had not met the requirements for graduation, filed an injunction which was later dissolved. To all and several, the members of the Senior Class of East High School, Des Moiiies, Iowa. Almni of East High, Number 13 Plaintiffs, vs. Injunction and Restraining Senior Class 'of 1926, Crder. Defendants. WHEIKEAS, The alumni of East Des 1V1oines High School have filed their petition before Her Honor Judge Goodrell and His Honor judge Goodrich, Associate judge, charging that the Senior Class should not receive diplomas because of the reasons hereinafter set forth, and WHEIKEAS, The honorable judges having heard the testimony produced and offered and presented in said hearing by the said alumni, the eminent at' torneys of the respective parties, and, being without bias or prejudice, but wholly convinced of the truth of the statements of the witnesses for the plainf tiff, and, being duly advised in the premises, find that the facts and the equities of the case are with the plaintiffs and that the defendants are guilty of all and each and several of the things charged against them by the said plaintiffs, the Alumni Associations of the East Des Moines High School, NCW, THEREFORE, By order of Her Honor Judge Goodrell and His Honor judge Goodrich, you arc hereby enjoined and restrained from in any manner whatsoever, either directly or indirectly, in person or by proxy, receivf ing, accepting, or in any manner enjoying the privileges or benefits of your said high school diploma which you and each of you now have hopes of ref ceiving at the commencement which is to be held at the Coliseum on the tenth day of June, 1926, for each and every of the following grounds, tofwit: 1. That the girls of the class lack initiative, that they are not sufficiently forward to stand out in the eyes of the city as progressive and daring, that they are without the courage of their conviction. 2. That a majority of the members in the class are too dissipated, that they boldly and unashamedly carry on parties until tenfthirty and other un' holy hours of night in their own building which was built after much sacrifice for ducational purposes. Some ugly rumors have spread charging the lower element of the class with visiting the neighboring drug store or other eating houses before returning home at an hour too startling for the imaginaf tion of the innocent. 3. That they roam the halls as if they were garden walks erected for promenadesg that they hold pink teas and Hi Y suppers and other objectionable functions which cause their athletic ability to wane. T hirty- five 2 X 4. That they are more selnsh than any preceding class, that they take all honors and trophies offered in competition to all the high schools of Des Moines, Iowa. 5. .That they are influential in the publication of a magazine that contains stories too vivid for censorship, and jokes and illustrations such as are printed in magazines like the Literary Digest, Physical Culture, and other obscene pubf lications. 6. That they refuse to eat in the school cafeteria merely because the im' possible food, and some unmentionable additions to the served dishes, leaves them in acute discomfort. 7. That they do not heed the criticism rendered them by the faculty, simply because it is unjust or superfluous. You are hereby commanded to obey and respect the ruling of the district court, and, if you in any manner violate said injunction or restrainment of order, you will be subject to contempt of court and the contempt of the student body and the members of the faculty, and subject to ine, or imprisonment of six years or more at hard labor in above named institution, or both, in the discretion of the court or the judges hereof. APPEAL to His Honor Judge Studebaker and His Honor Judge Burton from the order and ruling of the Honorable judge Goodrell and the Honorable Judge Goodrich. The Senior Class of East High School, Des Moines, Iowa, June 1926, through its attorneys, Van Cooper Robinson and Marjorie Elnore Gustafson, hereby pray for an appeal from the order and rule of Her Honor Judge Good' rell and His Honor Judge Goodrich to Supreme Judges, the Honorable Judge Studebaker, and His Honor Judge Burton, and the case having come on for hearing, the defendants offer the following testimony proving that the decif sion of the District Judges should be overfruled and the injunction dissolved. Van Cooper Robinson, Marjorie Elnore Gustafson. EXHIBIT A Judge Burton calls on Attorney Robinson to present his evidence proving the injunction false. Attorney Robinson: Honorable Judge, I, as attorney for the defense, most profoundly object to the charges brought forth in the injunction. They are preposterous and ridiculous. To prove this fact Miss Pritchard will now take the stand. fMiss Pritchard takes the oathj Honorable Judge, one of the Hrst charges brought against the Senior Class is a lack of outstanding characteristics. After careful investigation the East High Seniors have selected the following persons as being representative of the class in this particular line. Thirty-six Handsomest boy .A.........v.,........,,...... Q Girl with nimblest tongue ...,... Boy who argues longest ..,.......... Person with wittiest pen ..,r....,,,... Girl with most artistic haircut ...... Boy with largest vocabulary .......... Girl with most natural marcel .,..... Best natured boy ..,,,......,,..,,,.,.,,,,,., Best natured girl ,,.....,,,,,,,..,,..,,,,,,,,,r,., Person with most contagious smile ,.... ,. Boy with snappiest line .,..........,..ti., Girl with smallest feet .....,. Prettiest girl .................,....,.......,,,.,,. . 4, N X ?..., , . A . N-..- . ......... Edna Rubinson ...,............Leslie Baridon ........Rosabelle Houston .........Lorena Cowell ...........Marcus Clifton .......Marjorie Thornton ...........Raymond Love ........Marjorie Slininger ............jack Wickham William Ash .....,..,Merle Kesler Hultman Robinson Miss Pritchard leaves the stand and the attorneys wait for a response from the Judge. Seeing that the Judge is overcome by the evidence, Attorney Rob' inson presents further evidence. EXHIBIT B , Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye, dishonorable judges, the Art Department of East High School has been charged with responsibility for a most degrading, most injurious injunction. The alumni have said that the said department has not developed or in any way enlarged in the last four years. Kin ye imagine that? Contradicting this statement is the woman who has drunk three quarts of milk for the last three years trying to gain elevenfthirteenths of a pound. She has, also, won enough medals to start a We buy, trade and sell place. Therefore, I am certain that she is perfectly capable to give authority on the matter, more or less. I wish to present-Miss Harriet Macy. fMiss Macy takes the stand., Since truth is stronger than fiction and also stranger, I will start my spiel by asking that you take a peep at the june Quill frontispiece, that was made by the hands of Bob Crawford. I'll say that it is the doggiest piece of work that has ever appeared. Then there are those cartoons by Bill Ash. Aren't they elegant? Would you believe it? Four years ago Bill couldn't draw a crooked line straight. That is a fact. He sent his name up to me and ref quested that I send him a copy of my latest book, Remarkable System of Drawing. And after consuming toilsome hours over midnight oil he found himself on the road to bigger things. Yesfsireel Then there is that Barf rell Pattison. Do you know that he was so dumb when he enrolled in my class four years ago that he hunted around three semesters trying to locate the wings of the W'ingless Victory. Honest to goodness! And now-now he designed the clothes and set for the biggest production that Lillian E. Getty ever directed. S'marvelous, I tell you, s'rnarvelous! And do you know that Mike Angelo would have torn up his smock and busted his palate if he had seen the Coal Dust Twins, Lois Louise Thornburg and Dorothy Sargent, smearing paint on the old Indian Head canvas. Last and also least is Gerald Griflith. Four years ago he was the head waiter for the Ritz Carlton Cafe. 'Twas there that Gerald, in his spare moments entertained his boss by smear' ing castup and mustard into artistic designs on the oil cloth table covers. But now, he is the honorable designer for the Pinkum Pill Co. Oh, you can't keep him down. I guess that is because in his youthful days he drank root bear and the foam went to his head. Surely you now have no doubts as to this situation. Au revoir. Attorney Robinson begins to show fatigue, so Attorney Gustafson takes the stand. Thirty-seven 2 ef EXHIBIT C Attorney Gustafson: Your Honor, Mr. C. C. fDadJ Hoyt is here to speak in defense of the boys' athletics. Coach Cress O. Hoyt rises and addresses the court: Honorable Judges: The charge that East High boys have no athletic ability is absurd. The alumni evidently have not heard nor read of the great East Des Moines swim- ming team, state champions for the past three years. In this class there are members of that team. Benjamin Goldberg, a great dash mang Paul Keyes, the dimunitive fancy diver, and the famous little Scotchman, Joseph E. Henry, captain of the team and swimmer extraordinary. He is the present state record holder in the 22Ofyard dash. It might also be stated that he made no less than seventeen f1'7j dives from the top of a sixtyffive foot diving tower last sum- mer. We also have as evidence, members of the city champion football teams of 1924 and 1925. They are: Elmer Hall, Frank Griffiths and Ivan Thompf son, ends of championship caliber. Thompson was the popular captain of the team of 1925. Raymond Keasey, a giant tackle, was very fearful to the oppof sition. Ivor Williby and Ralph Canine were magnificent as tackle and guard. Frank Fisher and Ernest Willis were backfield men of the Red Grange type. Thompson, Willis, Williby and Keasey were picked for the Des Moines Allf City High School Team. As for track, there are no two better athletes than Cecil Goodrich, the famed half miler, and Carl Widmayer, the high jumper, who has often been mistaken for Harold Osburn. Arthur Borg, Van Robinson, and Isidor Levine have long been noted for their basketball ability. They were stars in the art of sinking the ball for two points. Erland Carlson has been a member of the golf team for two years. He is a player of no mean ability. jack Wickham has been a member of the golf team for the last three years and was last year a member of the state champion fourfman team from East High School. He L'dubs and 'Ltops the ball quite scientifically now. The above evidence, Your Honors, should convince you that the malicious aforesaid charges are false and without just reason. There is absolute silence as Coach C. O. Hoyt leaves the stand. Presently the judges catch up with the ideas presented and the crowd bursts into hearty applause. Attorney Gustafson steps forward and shouts for silence. Miss McBride, noted English Teacher, has collected some of the famous works of the East High Students and will now present them for approval. Miss McBride takes the stand. EXHIBIT D Our class has also been charged with having no literary ability. Your Honor, the June Class, I, as English Teacher, feel that this is an outrageous humiliation and scathing ignominy. I believe that this charge as stated in the iniunction is based upon ignorance, and to refute it I have only to enlighten the plaintiffs by showing them samples of our literary work. I have Lois Louise Thornburg's literary gem which will continue to shine long after those of Keats, Shelley, and Byron have been forgotten. I contend, Your Honor, that this masterpiece will be remembered and loved long after the works of our plaintiffs are lost. I therefore submit for your approval the Thirty-eight following fable worthy of being included in the reading list of all literary societies: THE SAD TALE OE PENELUPE JOCELYN Once upon a time 'there was a young lady named Penelope Jocelyn DeMure, who lived a very peaceful and slightly monotonous life. Of course there were certain and sundry great passions in the bosom of Penelope Jocelyn that could never be satisfied, and one of them was to please her English teacher immensely. Many times had Penelope Jocelyn reflected on that subject, and after months and months and months of reflection, she came to the conclusion that that was a subject which could bear a great deal of reflection. She tried various methods to win the dear lady's favorgshe put beautiful crimson geraniums on her desk, and once she was instrumental in presenting her dear teacher with a fruit shower. But still the teacher remained adamant, and poor Penelope Jocelyn continued to consider herself a worm of the dust. Time passed and Penelope Jocelyn gradually grew able, providing she had studied, to make a recitation on the general truths of Francis Bacon's worthy contributions, without suffering a nervous breakdown. At last this lowly soul was made happy by a great honor that was suddenly and unwarrantedly con- ferred upon her unworthy being. Listen closely while I inform you of Penelope Jocelyn's blissfshe was made a member of a certain honorary literary society, of which her dear teacher was the adviser. Just why she was proposed Penf elope Jocelyn never quite knew, but she basked in the pure unadulterated hapf piness of her membership. She alwavs paid her dues quite promptly, attended every meeting, and sat on the front row to inspire the members appearing on the program. But, as some pessimist once remarked, every dog has his day, and only a day, and one day as Penelope Jocelyn sat basking in joy in her English teacher's roomvthe teacher was at a committee meeting-she sniffed a fragrant aroma of Beechnut and there wafted into the room the program chairman of that lovely literary society, followed by his committee, in an impressive calvacade. Pcnf elope Jocelyn, quite unsuspectingly, beamed, but alas, her hour had come, for the program chairman in a gentle, modulated voice informed her that she was to appear upon the program of the next meeting reading an original short story. He might just as well have asked Penelope Jocelyn to lead a dinasour in by the tail, as to have asked her to write a short story! At last, when she was aroused from the state of coma into which she had immediately swooned, she seized a pencil and started work feverishly. Five days and twofthirds of five nights she worked and great violet circles appeared around her eyes, which had become slightly crossed. It was pitiful to see the poor maiden stalking around as if in a trance saying, 0utfinspiration, out I say! Now is time to do it! The club is critical! Fie, my pen, He . . , Whait! will this page always be white? . . . Here's the smell of an eraser yet! All the fluid put out by Higgins Brothers will not inspire this little pen. Oh! Uh! Oh! At last the day of the club meeting arrived and Penelope Jocelyn's page was still white. All day she dreamed and started when even the simplest quesf tion was put her. The bell rang for the seventh periods-and after straight' ening her locker, returning her books to all her teachers except the English teacher, Penelope Jocelyn walked out of the building and straight down to the Locust Street bridge. Calm and composed, she poised herself like a fairy on the railing, and with a final shriek-L'Tell her I do not blame her, my English teacher-tell her it don't matter! she flung herself into the briny depths. Of course on such a crisis one might overlook the words, lt dont' but still, even Thirty-nine Q W X in her departing moments she should have known better. Great was the agony experienced in the club when the tragic news of her disappearance was received, and the whole club turned out in search parties. Way into the wee small hours they searched, while the adviser served coffee and doughnuts to them, all the time tearing her hair. Many tears were shed at the funeral of the martyred Penelope Jocelyn, and in fact, the pall bearers, six young men from the club, were so blinded by tears that they picked up a church pew instead of poor Penelope Jocelyn's bier. A kindly old sexton tapped them on the shoulder, however, and the ceremony proceeded. As Penelope Jocelyn's last rites were said, the club adviser was heard to murmur, Ah, would that I had removed from her the means of all annoyance, and still kept eyes upon her. God, God, forgive us all! Your Honor, I now wish to refer you to Alice Rothfus' first prize story, What Happened? which appeared in the June, 1925, issue of The Quill. That story shows real ability. Could Bret Harte, Hamlin Garland, Thomas Nelson Page, or any of the plaintiffs have written a better story? This is a debatable question, however, it is a significant fact that they never DID WRITE a better piece of work. In case you wish additional evidence of Miss Rothfus' ability I refer you to Harper's, who are publishing her works. V Next I wish to present Mary Garton, editor-'infchief of The Quill. judge Burton: Is it true that you are editorfinfchief of The Quill. Miss Garton: It is. Judge Burton: Very well, Miss Gustafson, you may proceed. Attorney Gustafson: Your honor, the class had in Miss Garton a person of great literary ability. To be editor of The Quill requires a person with a literary temperament, and East High and the class of 1926 are fortunate in having such a remarkable personage. Miss Garton's work speaks for itself. Your Honor, I might also mention that Miss Garton has recently been awarded second place in The State Chemistry Essay Contest. And last, I wish to mention Lorena Cowell, who has refused to publish her works in The Quill as she feels that she cannot afford to endanger her repuf tation as an author by writing for such a small magazine. A bulletin made public April 25th, states that Lorena Cowell has copyrighted her works in all the principal countries of the world. To reprint them requires special per' mission from the publishers for which a charge of S1250 is made. Judge Burton: Attorney Gustafson, do you mean to tell me that a charge of 351250 is made? Attorney Gustafson: Your honor, I do. Her ability deserves it. Upon these facts, I leave to your judgment, whether or not the defendants have lit' erary ability. EXHIBIT E Attorney Robinson, now fully recovered, again takes the stand. Attorney Robinson: There :is proof, even in the class rooms, of the draf matic ability of the class. Listen to the pathetic note in the voice of Raymond Love as he recites Anthony's Funeral Oration. At this point the Judge asks for a personal demonstration. Court is disf missed until Monday morning so that Raymond may be found and excused from classes to testify. In the middle of this most touching performance the appellants object to the evidence on the ground that it is an inhuman inter' pretation of the oration. The objection is overruled by the Judge and the act continues amidst the sobs and sniifles of the jammed court room. At the close Forty e X the attorneys for the defendants remarks An improvement of the original, Your Honor, and Raymond leaves the stand feeling that he has scored a triumphant success both for himself and for the other above mentioned defendants. Next Janet Thompson's ability to illustrate her arguments with her fel' low students is displayed by movements of her hands and by facial expressions. Only a born actress could so excel. Attorney Robinson: Marjorie Slininger, Marjorie Thornton, and Eleanor Burton as seen in any of their victories are further evidence of dramatic ability in the class. The acrobatic feats of Vaughn Cook, as proved by a picture taken from the top of a large public building, namely East High, many hundreds of feet above the sea level, while Vaughn was balancing on a narrow beam, show both the grace and the nerve of our future Douglas Fairbanks. Attorney Van Robinson presents lvlr. A, Y. Russell as witness. fMr. Russell is sworn in.j Mr. Russell: Your honor, you have beard the charge in which was stated that East High Senior Girls have no athletic ability. As swimming instructor, I feel that I am well qualihcd to oppose that statement. Who can doubt the aquatic ability of the girls when in the class we have such people as Jean Beyer, janet Thompson, and Marjorie Gustafson? If you will look in the Des Moines Register for August IO, 1925, you will iind a picture of Jean Beyer and an article telling of her marvelous swim across Spirit Lake. Marjorie Gustafson and Janet Thompson are both Master Life Savers. If necessary, Miss Macy, a teacher at East High, and Miss Eackler, of North High, can tell you of Louise MeCaughan's ability as an instructor. Judge Burton: It is not necessary: Is Mr. VVilliams here to defend the tennis players? Mr. Williams: Your Honor, our 'tennis players are so wonderful that it is almost unnecessary to state any evidence. Lorena Cowell can serve a ball in a manner which even Helen Wills could not meet. She, as well as Madge Roberts, Evelyn Latta, and Ruth Mellin, can play so well that there is no need for a net. Miss Gregg interrupts. . Miss Gregg: And that isn't all for which we need no net. Why, Mr. Judge, Dorothy Lindberg and Catherine Berner never miss hitting the volley ball. And when it comes to baseball even the largest diamond would not suff fice. Louise McCaughan hits the balls so far that she is called Babe Ruth's great' est competitor. As a pitcher even Walter johnson could not excel Ruth Mellin. Phyllis Miller is the worlds renowned hiker. Lorena Cowell, Evelyn Latta, and Louise McCaughan have earned State Athletic pins, an honor which has not been won in any other high school. Your Honor, I could tell much more, but this should be enough. Attorney Robinson: If your Honor wishes visible proof of their batting ability, Vaughn Cook is here to exhibit a bruise received from a ball batted by a Senior girl. Judge Burton: I do mit wish to sec it. Proceed. Attorney Marjorie Gustafson takes the stand. EXHIBIT E Attorney Gustafson: The alumni claim that the Seniors have not times of deep meditation, that they are too frivolous, and that they lack real ability to write upon such subjects as those covered by essays. However, I need only Forty-lme Q at Zig st to direct Your Honor's attention to the literary part of the june Quill for adef quate proof of such ability. There the essays of Mary Garton and Lorena Cowell on High School Romance and The Iviodern Use of Superlativesm are published. Where, I ask, could one find essays which cover those subjects as well? The following essay by Cora Harris shows considerable thought upon sub' ject ff Spring House Cleaning: SPRING HOUSE CLEANING What is more terrible than to have the words spring house cleaning even mentioned, especially when you have made other plans for spring vacation, such as the attending of parties and the making of new Easter frocks? When I came home from school with these ideas in my head, to have them shattered into bits and turned into paper, paint, and varnish was more than I thought my constitution could stand. The house was in one grand mess, as the 1926 flapper would express it. When I reached the dining room, I heard the paperfhanger singing Show Me the Way to Go Home. If I could have had my way about it, he would have been shown the way to go home. How he could sing so gaily, sitting in the midst of dirty paper and jars of paste was all I asked. From the dining room it seemed that I just waded through paste and paper in order to reach my room. I arrived there in course of time only to find it littered from one end to the other with articles similar to those named above. For ornaments on my dressing table, I found strips of wall paper covered with delicate pink roses. Two cans of enamel were sitting there as if they had always been placed on dressing tables. I could not find even my powder puff. If one had never been in such a predicament, she does not know how much sympathy to extend. Sympathy was all I sought, but I did not get it, for now the painter was singing Five Foot Two. After the rooms were finished, my tasks began. I thought the paper' hanger would be a gentleman and pick up the paper which he had scattered. He refused to do so, although he received his check just the same. If I had been paying him, he would not have received his check until he had picked up all the old wall paper. Next, I decided to pay my sister if she would pick up the paper. just at the time I wanted her, she decided to go to the Des Moines Theater with her friend and stay with her all night. I believe she did that so that she could escape the extra work. Fate had chanced to come my way at just the wrong time. I changed my clothes, and put on some old ones that I know would have won first prize at the Senior HardfTime Party. Then donning one of father's linen handkerchiefs for a cap, I started to work. To my dismay who should come to the door but all the insurance agents and all the other agents with their miscellaneous wares. Of course, I had to answer the door, dressed in my beau' tiful garb. Another thing that proved hard on my constitution was the rug beating problem, as my father did not agree with me that the vacuum cleaner got the rugs clean, especially at house cleaning time, the next position that I held was that of beating the rugs very thoroughly. This work was quite hard on my hands, although mine were not quite so beautiful as those of Sir Rogers lovely widow. When the cleaning was finished, the rugs put down, the windows washed, and the curtains hung straight after many trials, I felt very much relieved. Forty-two .,-- Y W' --.. r . rs, X sf.f,. --... ., f Experiences that I mentioned are just a few illustrations of what house cleaning is. If you have never been in these places, you have missed the thrill that comes twice a year, in spring and fall. fAfter the essay was read, the fair sex in the audience began showering sympathy on the author, but the opposite sex ridiculed her for making such a fuss over such a small matter., Upon hearing the opening strains of Dear East High, the audience im' mediately became quiet and Attorney Gustafson proceeded. EXHIBIT G Attorney Gustafson: Honorable Judges, Mr. Gilbert has agreed to defend us on the next complaint concerning music. QMr. Gilbert risesj Mr. Gilbert: Honorable judges, as you know, Music hath charms to soften rocksvsrif you don't believe it, feel my head. I fully believe that the department has now more weight than it ever had. For proof of this, here is Ray Love. And look at this sleek haired Don juan, Kenneth Johnson. NVhy he is the jazz king of the world. Neverthe- less, his Yas, Sur, Thas Ma Baby--Naw, Sur, Don't Mean Maybefev is no less sincere than the discord QI mean the Lost Chordnj played by our un' rivalled Marjorie Gustafson. And the peculiar sounds and moans are amazing which jean Beyer can excavate from her Buescher True Tone saxophone. And not forgetting Mary Elizabeth Hawk! Some day the world is gonna hear from her, all that she need do is just beat a little louder. They heard her in Hong Kong yesterday. Last, but not least, 'there is Helen Dxxvson. She can make music that brings tearsfbut that isn't altogether her fault. So now, I leave it up to your judgment as to whether or not our talents along the musical line have decreased. EXHIBIT H Attorney Robinson: Your Honors, in perusing the case of the defense, we find that the class of '26 has heen charged with lack of debating ability. We iind, however, that the ability of certain members of this class has become so well known and its renown so widefspread as to cause the class cartoonist, Mr. D. Wm. Ash, to select one of these persons as the subject of a cartoon which represents him debating. As further evidence we wish to enter the testimony of a witness, Prof. Daniel O. Wilson. Mr. Wilson takes the oath. Attorney Robinson: It is true that you were the coach of the 1925 debate team and that you assisted in the coaching of the 1926 team from East High. Mr. Wilson: It is. Attorney Robinson: In your capacity as coach have you had any acquaint' ance with Messrs. Van Cooper Robinson, John Richard Hoff, Walter Albert Howe, and Leslie Gofferal Baridon, and Misses Rosabelle Houston and Martha Geneva Proudfit? If so, what is your opinion of them as debaters? Mr. Wilson: I have been very closely acquainted with all these people in debating, and I would say that their work is of high quality. There are a few things, however, which may have detracted from their ability. For inf stance, Mr. Robinson's hair is so beautifully curly that the women judges were unable to pay attention to his arguments. Mr. Hoff's voice is so rich that it attracts attention away from his points. On the whole, however, they did well. Attorney Robinson: Your Honors, I believe that this statement conclusively answers all arguments to the contrary. We find, also, that the plaintiffs accuse us of lack of oratorical ability. I wish to introduce a witness on this subject, Forty-three 2 f . Sis Mr. Daniel B. Luce, professor of economics, history, debating, extempore speech, and oratory at East High. fMr. Luce takes the oath., Is it true that you were one of the coaches of the oratorical team at East High this year? Mr. Luce: Yes, it is, and in this capacity I found that Mr. Marcus Clifton, a member of this class, showed unusual ability in his oration on Woodrow Wil' son, which he entered in the oratorical contest among the Des Moines Schools. Attorney Robinson: Thank you, Mr. Luce. There, Honorable Judges, you have the statement of this illustrious gentleman which, I think, proves our case in this respect. The next point in our case is in answer to our alleged failure in declamation. Miss Lillian Getty has evidence to produce on the point. fMiss Getty takes the oath., Miss Getty: As instructor of Speech at East High School I had the opporf tunity of coaching Misses Rosabellc Houston and Marjorie Thornton in the girls' declamatory contest of 1925 and found that their work was exceptionally good. Attorney Robinson: Thank you, Miss Getty. I believe, Honorable Judges, that these statements prove the ability of our class members in declamation. EXHIBIT I Attorney Robinson: Your Honor, it has been claimed by the plaintiffs, the alumni, that the class of 1926 is lacking in poetical ability. As proof that the class is not lacking in the aforesaid ability we will call Miss Delma Jordan as witness. fMiss Jordan is sworn.j Attorney Robinson: Miss Jordan is it true that you have written poetry which has been published in The Quill? Miss Jordan: It is. Attorney Robinson: The witness is dismissed. Gall Miss Rosabelle Housf ton. QMiss Houston is swornj Attorney Robinson: Miss Houston, is it true that you won the Witter Bynner prize offered by the Scholastic? Miss Houston: It is. Attorney Robinson: Will you please read one of your poems? fMiss Houston readsj Attorney Robinson: From these two witnesses, Your Honors will realize that the charge against the poetical ability of this class is utterly false. And now, Dear Judges, we plead with you and beg you to weigh and conf sider the evidence as presented in our favor. fThe Judges retire and after a few minutes return with the verdict. There is absolute silence as Judge Bur' ton speaksj The appellate court, consisting of Her Honor Miss Goodrell and His Honor Mr. Goodrich, having carefully reviewed all the testimony offered by the def fendants, find that the decision of Her Honor Judge Goodrell and His Honor Judge Goodrich should be overruled and the Senior Class should be allowed to graduate with the highest honors ever given to a class since the founding of the institution and that each and all of their names shall be included in the roster of the Alumni Association, Forty-four LFQREH THE CONVERSION OF MARYLIN MARIE Marylin Marie took a survey of her room one bright May morning before she went down to breakfast, three pair of pink ruffled voile curtains, one set of cream colored furniture stenciled with wreaths of perpetually blooming roses, one pink colonial lady, somewhere in whose skirts might, with careful searching, be found an electric light globeg a French dressing table loaded with varifcolored glass bottles and pink satin puffs. She heaved a sigh of disgust and turned to the more favorable aspect of a broken shoe lace. Truly, broken shoe laces were much more interesting to Marylin Marie than the scene upon which she had been gazing. Nothing was more impos- sible than that she had selected the furnishings herself. Did she dislike her room? If you had asked her she probably would have replied in the present day vernacular in which she revelled, Do fishes hop? No, Marylin Marie liked her room almost less than she liked her name. Both were her mother's ideas, and Marylin Marie devoutly believed that it was not the younger gen' eration who were frivolous. Decidedly not! Marylin Marie liked tennis and golf, and her mother delighted in georgette negligees, fashionable teas, and the very latest styles in millinery. Marylin Marie was the burden her mother must bear, but she had hopes of converting her daughter to the silken way. As Marylin Marie descended to breakfast she remembered that this was her seventeenth birthday! She caught a glance of the breakfast table loaded with seventeen blush roses. Fervently she hoped that her mother had ref membered that it was a new set of golf sticks rather than the enameled per' fume flask that she desired. With spartanflike courage she entered the room, fand saw the perfume flask! Marylin Marie's mother rushed over and pref sented her with seventeen kisses, which her daughter tried in seventeen ways to dodge. Birthdays are not pleasant days to shock one's mother, but there are always exceptions, so Marylin Marie said, Mother, as a present to me, will you call me Mary instead of Marylin lvlarie? Mercy me, Marylin Marie, I think that is a lovely name. You don't appreciate the time it took me to decide on that name. Why, I think it's the sweetest name I ever heard. Now, don't bother your poor, dear mother any more, dearie, expostulated her mother. 'LAnd don't forget that we're to go to the MiCldleton's dinnerfdance in their new house tonight. Thus was the subject closed. Marylin Marie looked enviously at her brothereffboys didn't have to go to dinnerfdances, they could just fail to show up, and their mothers would say, Oh my dear, I'm so sorry james couldn't come tonight, but his fraternity called an important meeting and they said he just had to come. Poor boy, he felt so badly about having to give up this lovely dinner. Girls had the small end of the deal in the social world. She consoled her weary scventeenfyearfold self with four games of tennis that afternoon and came dragging into the house at exactly six o'clock, tired, dusty, forgetful of the evening's event. She was met at the door by her frantic mother. Marylin Marie Henderson, do you realize that you're to be at the Midf dleton's in half an hour? l've got your dress all ready-I scented it with some lovely heliotrope essence your aunt sent you for your birthday. Now do hurry, dear, you mustn't miss any of this lovely party! Forty-five , ,. . . . .... .... , - . Xb, as Y.. - . Marylin Marie didn't even have time to condole with herself the next few minutes. At barely twentyffive minutes after six she tumbled into her ruffled pink silk party gown, entangled herself up in its many flowing ribbons and tore off a rosette. Wheiu first aid in the form of two small safety pins had been applied, she threw a cloak over her shoulders and rushed down the dark hall out into the waiting car. They rode in silence. Needless to say, Jimmie's fraternity had called a special meeting, and only Marylin Marie acf companied her parents. f Mrs. Middleton gushed over them, My dear Marylin Marie, how perf fectly adorable you look tonightfjust like a little primroselm Indeed Mary' lin Marie felt much like a thorny primrose, a new variety, you know. Then drawing her close in a crushing embrace which Marylin Marie enjoyed hugely Mrs. Middleton whispered, 'Suzanne's cousin is here-Msuch a nice young man from HarvardAI do want you and him to be such friends, dearieln Men, seoifcd Marylin Marie to herself, are nothing to me. Soon after the discreet mothers retired to another room, to look up the young man from Harvard, no doubt. Of course Mzirylin Marie thought nothing of him, but she did just condcscend to look herself over in the full length mirror by the door. Horrors! ln her rush she had forgotten to change her tennis shoes, and there she stood in ful! glory of her canvas oxfords and gray woolen stockings, beneath the ostrich feathered edge of her beruflled evening gown. That was enough to floor even Marylin Marie. She dashed frantically upstairs to Suzanne Middleton's room-Suzanne was a good sport -she'd loan her some hose and a pair of slippers. Suzanne's room proved to be empty, and search as she could Marylin Marie found no silk hose. She opened a closet door, seized a pair of golden slippers, and was about to return to her search, when the door openedfnot on the smooth white features of Suzannesfbut merciful calamities!-on the strong features of a young man, undoubtedly Suzanne's cousin! She manf aged to kick off one tennis shoe and slip into one gold slipper, when he stammercd, I'Ifbeg your pardon, I was confusedfl mean I thought this was the guest room. Then as she smiled, he said, I'm Neal Middleton, Suzanne's cousin, you know. Will you come down to dinner with me now? Marylin-Marie, she who had lately scoifed at all males, had fallen and she scarcely knew what had happened until she found herself out in the brightly lighted upper hall, walking sedately beside Suzanne's cousin from Harvard. Suddenly she was conscious of his looking rather queerly at her feet. One gold slippcrffone canvas tennis shoewwoolen hose! The hall turned upside down before Marylin Marie's wondering eyes. Make some excuse-oh do something, her dizzy brain demanded. I-IJ' it was her turn to stammer-ulfhave been having some trouble with sprained ankles, that accounts for my tennis shoe! Anxious to do the right thing, he replied, That's surely a misfortune to an active girl as you must be. Do woolen hose help very much? Oh yes, yes, yes, I mean, very much. You see-ohimy ankles swelled and developed a sort of--offfof eczema, and the doctor said I must wear woolen hose. So disgusting! she added breathlessly. They entered the dining room and Marylin Marie was borne off by her adoring mother. It was strange that Marylin Marie refused to dance between courses, and in fact, retired rather hastily to a smaller room immediately after dinner. Neal came to her, but did not ask her to dance. She shuddered as she thought of the eczema on her ankles! Several times she attempted Forty-six ..,Q1'2 Q ei' to get to Suzanne's room, but the halls were filled with dancing couples. The next few days lvlarylin Marie was all her frivolous mother could ask, and more, too. She delighted in dainty things, cast aside her tennis rackets and golf sticks. She hurried home from school to put a paste of lemon and starch on her already lovely complexion. She tried different rouges. The change both worried and delighted her mother, and when she came upon her daughter wrinkling her nose beneath its coating of starch, she ran to get the thermometer, and took her temperature. That evening Marylin Mzirie's brother- there was not a fraternity meetf ing that night--fsaid, UAW, she's in love' -thatls all that's wrong with her. Maryliii Miirie flushed a beautiful crimson and shyly ran away. Her mother was pleased at the joy with which her hitherto indifferent daughter looked forward to the ,lunc parties. At the second dance Marylin Marie was arrayed in the daintiest of new gowns-ffshe had looked at her feet three times before shc left her own room. She had seen a great deal of Neal Middleton the last few days and she particularly hoped the evening would be a success. She had forgotten entirely about the tennis tournament, which, before the Nliddlctons dinncrfdance, she had hoped to win. As Marylin Ivlarie was leaning over her vanity case in the girls' dressing room Suzanne came up laughing and perched herself gaily on the dressing table edge. klSay, Marylin Marie, have you heard the latest? lvlarylin lxlarie looked up eagerly. She was not above a bit of gossip. Suzanne continued, i'NVell, Ncal's hung his frat pin on Katherine Edwards. lsn't that just the grasshopperls garters? The reason he fell for her was, so he said, because they both enjoyed tennis, and held just been bored to death with this social whirl welve nearly broken our necks to make for him. They're both entering the tournament. Ta, ta. Nlarylin hdarie looked at the lovely coral gown, worn to dazzle Neal Mid' dlcton alone, Nlajestically, with a martyred sigh, she arose, grasped a hair' brush, and swung her arm. A'XVcll, at least llm still in form, she murmured rather plaintively, and added a bit more bravely, lVlen arc nothing to me. THE SOVEREIGN MOON The moon ls a lovely goddess Wlio rules the heavens, And the entire world Of Night. Her throne is draped Witli dusky velvet, Spangled with priceless gems Wliicli are the stars. Her lullaby is sung By the vagrant winds Who sway her tenderly Upon her cloudy couch. Her kingdom is that Ol' love, and rest, sand peace! Delma jordan, '26. 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N0l'l1'lN1wl18l'a l ' I ff Q R , 3n'l7llulfp 1' ll ll M lm :---.f f l w fv :ff ll u w W 'qu 'l51.l, ',,:,,3 ', ff Spf ,nfl V lllll' HXXM C I V, 5 MM l lx, Yr, lf' 'T f 'Q 'lllll l lil ljllllf''lflflfQF'll'f,lQ'!L lllll.,l'37Q1 gli e lllmfblllflyf gf N li lull P JQC. 1 ' , k ff llll fill!-gllfll U 'll jx I fu Q' lw lz,+Il:,wg'l:yll, e A K 3 1, 51 ll W fl gl,g'lillL:fl l Il 6 '5.ir1'S '7'15' v'.6f'2Li,-' l.1 J, l J V' .T J K ' f ' QE- ' '1 l U-:hx 1 f ' -- ' l 'lllflllfllllmlm Em. F f Cf.-V leak :llU.l' . Cf 2 1 1 Kglga AN AUTHOR AND A CAKE Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Snow lfved in the little whitenhouse on thercgclner of Walnut and Cherry. Harry G. was a rising young author. Mrs. Harry G. was his spouse and self styled guardian, for, as she informed her partner at least once a day, all genius is impractical and needs guardianshipg and if it were not for her excellent management they would often go without food or shelter. Little Glella was one of the two perpetual sorrows of Harry Gfs life. The other was the lack of enough pencils to chew to help along the process of thinking. The second sorrow was caused by the first, for every time H. G. brought home a large supply of pencils from the local dime store and carefully hid them, little Clella crept and explored until she found them and H. G. saw his purchase no more. Between his moments of inspiration, H. G. aided Mrs. H. G. with the house work, ran errands, and watched the oven. In their Hve years of married life, each had learned two things about the other, H. G. had learned that Mrs. H. G. had a temper that, when fully aroused, was a thing to be very much feared and that she was much too practical for his own good, Mrs. H. G. had learned that he was too impracf tical and was not to be depended upon. Mrs. H. G. made a large cake and, having instructed H. G. to put it in the oven and watch it, went down to shop. She should have known better than to intrust the baking of a cake to him when he had an inspiration, for then he was of no earthly use. When she had gone, he decided to sit down and type part of his newlyfthoughtfof masterpiece before he put the cake in the oven. Thinking and pounding his stubborn typewriter, he forgot about the cake. When he found that the story was becoming rather dry, and was trying to think of something to liven it, he happened to think of the cake waiting to be baked. Glancing at the clock and finding that his wife would be back in about twenty minutes, he seized the cake and hurridly shoved it in the oven, turning the burner to FULL HEAT. Suddenly he heard a wail and, reaching under the stove, pulled forth Clella, whose hair was in flames. He quickly extinguished the flames, but Clella's little brown curls were no more, and, accompanied by her howls, he returned to his story. Time passed. A peculiar smell began to issue from the kitchen, but the genius, wrapped in the plot of his story, smelled it not. His story ended and his mind relieved, he was free to think of worldly things. He became aware of the odor, now intensified, and went to investigate, and, on opening the oven, found the mummified ruins of a cake. Taking it from the oven and burning two of his fingers in the operation, he leaned against the window pane to ponder over the dilemma he was in. But, unfortunately, he had for' gotten to reputty this particular window and, when he leaned against it, the pane fell out and broke. This window was his wife's favorite, for through it she could see all the happenings of the neighborhood. Meditating sorrowfully upon the burnt cake, the broken window, and Glella's head, he decided that he must do something to allay Mrs. H. Gfs temper. Remembering that she liked to be praised in poetry, fhe had used this method beforej he sat down and began to compose an ode to her. But think as he might, he could think of nothing that might please her. just as he had given up writing his ode, Mrs. H. G. walked into the room. Giving him such a freezing stare that, had there been any flowers near they would have suffered frost bite, she asked, What have you been doing while I was gone? H. G. merely moaned, Writing, Forty-nine 'iii' . I ' gfga A ine occupation for a full grown man. Tinkering at a typewriter. Do you know what has happened to that cake? I gave you instructions to take care of it. We can't aiford such waste, and you know it. The minute my back is turned you waste. I can't let you do one simple thing. I slave and work my head off and no one thanks me for it. All you, a grown, healthy man, do is fumble at that typewriter. Finishing her greeting, she returned to the kitchen, only to come back with, What happened to that window in the kitchen? You broke it. Don't say you didn't. You, with your everlasting clumsiness and carelessness. All you do is destroy, make big expense. I don't see what you would do if left to yourself. At this critical moment, Clella crept into the room. With a shriek, Mrs. H. G. ran to her and, examining her head more closely, began to weep violently. 'LHer curls. Oh, you monsterf, Punctuating her spells of weeping with threats of going home to her mother, she gave H. G. a new idea, and H. G., seized in the grip of another inspiration, went to the typewriter and began to write a poem, AN ODE ON PEACE. S. C. M. THE POLK COUNTY MEMORIAL ' The Polk County Memorial is a very beautiful and interesting piece of sculpture. As one views it from the street he sees probably only two distinct and outstanding parts-the soldier boy and the angelflike woman who stands with her right arm outstretched as if she were about to write the names of the dead. To the right and to the left of the bas'relief is a bronze tablet on which are engraved the names of the boys of Polk County, Iowa, who gave their lives in the World War. As one goes nearer one Ends that a great many other things besides the soldier and the angel go to complete the basfrelief. Over the angel's head is a veil which falls in heavy folds about her shoulders. To me the veil signifies sadness and sorrow, for it is indeed a sad task which she is about to perform, that of listing the dead soldier's names. In her right hand which is outf stretched she holds a pen or some instrument for writing with which she is to list the names. Open before her is a large book on which the word Nef crologyf' is written. Below this book the words, Altar of the Nation, are inscribed. In her left hand she holds a sword and some laurel leaves which are used as a sign of honor. Her robe is long and drapes as though it were of heavy material. Around her waist it is caught up by a kind of sash. It com' pletely covers her body with the exception of one of her feet, which is bare. To look at this Angel of Death fills one with a sad feeling. The soldier boy, tall, athletic, young and manly, represents the boys who all through the ages have given their lives that justice might reign supreme. On his head is a helmet of the ancient type, and strapped on his back is a shield. In one hand he holds a sword and a helmet. With the other hand he is holding a robe about him. His feet are protected by sandals which remind us that in the same way that the boys died in the World War they died in the days of the Greeks and Romans-for justice. His face bears a wonderful look filled with expression and thought. It seems to indicate that he has done all that he could and that he is ready and glad to give his life. Fifty Q T2 er Beneath the bronze, engraved in the marble, are these words: uBrected in grateful remembrance of the men from Polk County, Iowa, who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War that government by thegpeoplek shallrbe maintained and that liberty shall not perish from the earthf' The sculptor of this basfrelief is C. H. Niehaus. ' Katherine Patterson, '27. ANNOYING THE RABBITS Lucky for me that there isn't a punishable nuisance law among the beasts of the woods. Since hunting is my favorite sport, what is it? just what is hunting? I had its definition thoroughly solved in my own mind, and so nearly every day, instead of using my budgeted pleasure time for learnf ing the latest step or for applying the latest beauty treatment, I would pracf tice for my much anticipated hunting trip, which father had promised. Oh, how- I'd treasure each one of those cotton tails and I'd hang them on the walls of my room, as the Indians did their much treasured scalps. There was a slight snow of about two inches and oh, what a wonderful day to go hunting. Surely enough, when father came home, this was the appointed day. We drove at what seemed to me a nervefracking speed, although the motorf cop informed us quite differently. After this inconsiderate man had stopped us merely for a costly conversation with my father, time did drag, but bye and bye the law permitted us to arrive. Oh, those wonderfully tempting rabbits' tracks, but where were the rabbits? Father quickly informed me that they had a beast's intelligence to keep out of harm's way. I raised my gun and tried to sight on one of them, but in every position I would put the gun it would be pointing directly at one of those bothersome bushes. Father, seeing my perplexity, volunteered to circle around to the other side and drive some up. He did so. Very soon one of the little creatures jumped right out in front of me, Bing! Bang! Bing! What was I shooting at? Nothing was in sight. Oh, well, that was just one and I knew that there were lots more that maybe weren't quite so young and spry. Sure enough. Bing! Bang! Bing! That one was gone. Oh, the elusive creatures, why couldn't they stand still just a minute, or even a second? just then father came back and, with a queer little twinkle in his eye, asked me what I did with those that I had killed. I didn't say anything, only that I thought we had better go back because mother would be worried. We had rabbit for Sunday dinner but it wasn't the least ,bit tempting to me because I hadn't killed it. Within two weeks my courage was all rejuvenated and we tried it again, but with the same result. This was terribly humiliating but I was a thorough believer in the old' adage, The third time is the charm, so on the following Saturday we went again to the same place. Upon nearing the thicket we found that we were interrupting the rabbits' general assembly, for right there was their whole village. I had guessed that the meeting would immediately break up without even a motion for adjournf ment, as soon as they saw us, but lo and behold, I heard that impudent little chairman say, Oh, well, there's no hurry, it's just that girl againf' . Phyllis Hall. Fiftygone 2 I HIGH SCHOOL ROMANCES Love is like an onion, we taste it with delight, And then we always wonder whatever made us bite! -Plato Beans. The above classical quotation has always more or less accurately summed up my ideas on high school love affairs as far as their stability and durability was concerned, until within the last few days. Recently, however, I made a discovery that nipped my little theory in the bud, and made me decide to be more lenient and generous in dealing with my subject. This revelation, to state it as briefly as possible and leave out all the events leading up to the tragedy, was simply that I myself am the result of a high school romance, which, contrary to all facts and figures, has been a lasting one. Ever since then, whenever I bump unwillingly into any of East High's famous couples, I find myself inclined to be benevolently sentimental rather than cruelly cynif cal. After all, as my friend, Miniiie Hawha, has often remarked: Love is a beautiful thing, even though it does have a tendency to waver a bit at times. After all, what more could be expected when we are unfortunate enough to live in a world made up of blondes and brunettes. Variety is and always has been admittedly the spice of lifes- particularly with the Lords of Creation! Considering, to begin with, the unreliability of most high school romances, if I may be pardoned for introducing the personal element, I should like very much to state the case of my friend, Harmony Chord. Dear Harmony was half of one of those couples who are always invited everywhere together- the kind whom one runs into at lunch periods or at the afternoon movies, who frankly prefer each other's company to that of anyone else and who, in general, remind their saner friends of escaped lunatics, or even worse. After a happy year or so of this intimacy, however, the other half of this partnership went on to college, and all their pretty rosefcolored bubbles were broken. In other and less poetic words, the romance dissolved with no vis' ible regrets on either side. QAll this is said with due apologies to Harmony. She is really quite a nice girl, and was not at all to blame because she ran true to form. I am only using her case instead of one of dozens of similar ones because I am a little better acquainted with the actual facts of that one. This is all very sad, but unfortunately only too truelj just the same, these little affairs du coeur have a definite place in high school life, and they are certainly most useful in their way. If it were not for them, what would the Quill do for jokes, and what would all of us sub' stitute for those choice bits of gossip such as: 'LYou know So and So? Well, they've broken up! Umhum. Last Sunday night. Sure, I know it's so-she told me all about it her very own self! And it's about time for them to break out again, too. The weather affects a good many of the less romantic souls, I suppose, and right now, with spring coming on and all-oh well, you know how it is! Here at East High it doesn't take much of a Sherlock Holmes or very many Watsons to find our bashful lovers. For example, there is the couple who lunch together in the cafeteria, gazing soulfully into each other's eyes between bites of banana shortcake, there are the devoted two who talk long and earnestly in the back of the assembly room during lunch periods, or who, in their gayer moments, lean against the trophy case or the front doors, paying no attention whatsover either to incoming or outgoing traiiicg and there is the pair who meet after each and every class to bask in the sunshine of each other's smile for the brief three minutes before they are torn apart again. Yes, indeed, there is romance Fifty- two -Nr, X if? ' I ' all around us, and he who cannot see it surely must eat oatmeal fminus cream and sugarj for breakfast, read the Literary Digest purely for entertainment, and go to bed at ten o'clock because he has nothing better to do. ,fPeople like that are more to be pitied than scorned, although they usually are quite selffsatisfied, and actually consider themselves more or less happyj Personally, I think all romances, high school or otherwise, are truly beau' tiful, and though I shouldn't care a great deal about being involved in a no' torious one myself, I can and do beam with approval fand perhaps just a grain of envyl upon those who have already succumbed. However, whoever it was who wrote so poetically about the light that lies in a woman's eyes, and lies and lies and lies, and the wise, wise poet who once said: Love is with man a thing apartfu would probably agree with me in my iirst belief that our high school romances are not lasting. Still, they may have been in cynical moods when they penned the aforementioned lines, which would of necessity eliminate them as witnesses. As my parting word, however, I should like to remind my readers that spring comes only once a year, therefore, if one feels himself slipping, why, go ahead and slip, say I! I'D LIKE TO BE- I'd like to be a magistrate, But lack sufficient tact, I'd like to be an actress, But I don't know how to act, I'd like to be an author, But I cannot write a book, I'd like to be a fisherman, But cannot bait a hook, I'd like to be an artist, And draw a roguish grin, I'd like to be a sculptor, And mould a pretty chin, I'd like to be a teacher, But I cannot teach a thing, I'd like to be an opera star, QYou know I cannot singj, I'd like to be a motorist, But I haven't any car, I'd like to be an air pilot, And look down from afar, I'd like to be a small Chinee, But couldn't wear her sandals, I'd like to be an editor, But couldn't write of scandals, I'd like to be a poet, But cannot write good verse, I'd like to be a hero, And return an empty purse, There are lots of things I'd like to be, fThis list is but a fewj, But now that I have thought it out, There's NOTHING I can do! S. C. M., '26, Fifty-three Q i gig - ' THE MODERN USE OF SUPERLATIVES The enormous wave of superlativcs which has recently swept through the slangftortured speech of my high school associates has caused me to doubt seriously the propriety of using these grammatical exaggerations extensively. Their use seems to have entered the younger set's system hand in hand with the Charleston and So's your old man. After thoughts of this new characteristic in modern speech had once taken hold of my mind, superlatives of all descriptions began to leap forth from every conversation into my eager ear, which soon contracted the betraying habit of flushing triumphantly when an adjective of the highest- degree reached it. A shining example of the overworked superlative was brought to my at' tention while enjoying my usual sixth period promenade down the front cor' ridor. I overheard the remarks a flapper made to a group of friends on her return from a strenuous journey to the third floor. We simply must start a campaign for the installment of elevators, she moaned. That's the most terribly tiring trip I have ever taken, and these steps are the steepest ones I have ever climbed. Even her appearance was in perfect accord with the modern tendency to speak in terms of the highest degree, for her cheeks and lips were the reddest, her dress was the shortest, and heels of her black patent leather pumps were the highest that had ever come under my observation. She seemed to feel quite hopeful about the installment of elevators, for she began to hum the closing strains of Sometime just as one of my senior friends rushed up to me, thrust an envelope into my hands, and cried, My dear, kindly gaze upon these terrible proofs. I expected the most marvelous portraits and instead I receive the vilest of all pictures. Here she complif mented the photographer upon his wonderful ability to accentuate the widef ness of the widest mouth and shortness of the shortest nose. After hearing all this, I almost feared to look at the pictures, not wishing to have the fate of Medusa's spectators, but when I beheld the four really pretty proofs, I began to believe that superlatives were the foundation on which egotists base their language. When she had left, I leaned against the wall because of a weakness which overcame me when I considered the demoralizing effect this fad for exaggeration would have upon the future generation. I shall always believe that a truly momentous matter will be stated in simple language which everyone can easily understand. When I hear a long, breath' less string of superlatives, I feel certain that the noun which follows will be a colorless, unimportant one, sorely in need of decoration to warrant its being spoken at all. WONDER What art the sunsets made of--God's own dreams-I wonder- Do butterflies really whisper when they brush against my ear? Does the sun put his soft fingers on my forehead because he loves me? Do I really hear the fairies' orchestra at midnight? Or is it just my soul singing, or are fairies and midnight melodies only pleasant dreams-I wonderf Are lilies of the valley little white pure bells that ring the morning in? Where do the poplar trees get their leaves-from the moon's silver mines? Does anyone but me hear the secrets that the stars twinkle down? Do the angels shape my dreams from moonbeams and meadowlark notes? I wonder! Rosabelle I'IOuSt0n, '26. Fifty-four 2 News is s WHEN I GARDEN In the spring this young marfs fancy lightly turns to gardening. I ind gardening a source of unusual pleasure. After the last snow has melted and the warmer weather approaches I wait impatiently for a glimpse of the first crocus. When, at last, it peeps through the earth, I am thrilled. As the season advances and the tulips and the daffodils lift their bright heads to the sky, it is delightful, but when the hollyhocks and the delphinium bloom forth it is heavenly. I agree that golfing and fishing are fun, and that there is pleasure in all kinds of sports, but for the enjoyment that lasts I suggest planting a flower garden. I give much credit to flowers for helping to beautify this world. To the hollyhock, one of my favorite flowers, I give especial mention. Many an ugly shed or trash pile has been hidden from view by its tall, bloomfcovered, spikes. The old English gardens, those which the most beautiful gardens of today are patterned after, always contained some hollyhocks. To me some' thing about them suggests beautiful music. I can easily see how many poets choose their favorite flower to be the subject matter of their poems. It is impossible for me to imagine the world without flowers. I know that I would find it quite dull. One thing I have found interesting in my experience as a gardener is the attracting of certain birds and insects to my garden. I have found that in order to draw them certain flowers must be planted. For instance, the ruby' throated humming bird is almost sure to visit one's garden frequently if he finds it contains some wild columbine Qhoneysucklej. If one would attract bees, and bees are interesting to watch and to study, he should plant delphinf ium, hollyhocks, and snapdragons. To the bee the nectar secreted in delf phinium is almost irresistible. Many times I have stopped to watch a bee sip honey from a snapdragon. When it alights upon the lower part of the flower its weight forces it open and it crawls inside where it sips the nectar. Butterflies and moths are attracted by most kinds of flowers. The Zinnia, how' ever, appears especially attractive to them. Of course, almost any bird will come to bathe in one's bird bath or to eat crumbs which are thrown out for it. For this reason I do not consider a garden complete without a bird bath. It does not have to be elaborate. The simplest kind will serve the purpose well. When birds and insects frequent one's garden it is much more pleasant. I am proud to say that I can be classed with those who garden purely for pleasure. Some day I hope to have a garden which will be recognized among the most beautiful in my community, and I want to be my own gardener. Robert Crawford. THE SEEKERS Trees, you are always reaching Your arms up to the sky. Trees, what is it you want That you should reach so high? Trees, you are always sending Your hands down through the sod, Trees, what is it you want? More room? Qr is it God? Norman Rinard. Fifty-five F i Zi fl' I I - ' Qui- Z 1, 3. I 1' W ,Q , .. -, gui :,..cv..--fa ', . 4' If f 324g,gq,f:A.t: is . f I 'Xvl hx' - ef' V , at-, , .-- .- ' 55 A I K I ,t t ?' fw'ilW '. ' -i.t,,sge-:QU-i.'f5f ,Q c X ' bg A fur-F' - ' - ' - KH ,EI i z. a Z., - ' N .iw is :fwig 5 XX ep f . 'M ' : fav' I I r I I 'E ,, ' - ., 4 ,' -Q 'I if -'f ' ' ' '-'U' L 4 fl I . f' I A X31 - 1, if v. 5 ' w -if -U 25 , ' Z L , , A , '.i-Q ref sa ' 'X - V' ni ' - ' - ini i ' ' ' L Eg - M 1 tes? ' ' if - +A' Vat -5-Q ji, I I L - . , -V I V, 1 I ' K. A -.- 'ig , is L, . 5' i - . l I mfk s zfmgat .. alt ' Ii f ii , 'ig p g, , g in z-an at . 1 5' gg Ar ,. K' li M' T' . 'M' ew xv i -,wi x,.. gpg ,nur-fml'lG.:e, -- -1 A 1 Editorfin4Cl'1iei... Associate Editor Literary ....,..........., NVhat's Doing .... Organizations.. .. Athleticsw. Alumni ..... EDITORIAL STAFF ........Mary Carton Robinscn Lois Louise Thornburg Marjorie Thornton ...............Irma May Lorena Cowell ....Mary Elizabeth Hawk Robert Wilson .........Mark Clifton ....,...Ruth Loizeaux Exchange. .,.. Art ........ Iokes ..... Chief Typist ..,.,.... Assistants .....,. Faculty Advisers BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager .........,.......... Vaughn Cook Bookkeeper ,..,,., Circulation Ivianager .......... William McCrew Advertising Manager ................ Edwin Youtz Clcfk ----------- Staff: Donald McConnell, Edna Rubinson, Stenographm. A---- john Conaway, Morris Siegel, Arthur Borg, Frank Budd. Faculty Adviser ..., SENIOR COMMITTEE ....,..A1bert Collins .,.,...Rohert Crawford Robert Alt ........,Alice Rothfus Clive Wright .......,..Irma Booth Cladys Hitchcock Mildred Sorenson ......Harriett Macy Estelle Wood .....,,,Maurine Bruce ..,.....Mary Gruber .......Zoe Ringrose ,......Charles Perry Leslie Baridon Catherine Berner john Conaway Charlotte Cornell Eleanor Cosson Alice Ledlie Louise McCaughn Beryl Pattison Zoe Ringrose Jack Wickham Fifty-six EESITOFI-TRL MENTAL EFFICIENCY Someone has said, We are not what we think we are, but what we think -f we are. Wlizit we accomplish in life is largely a result of the mental attif tude we maintain. Mind training is exceedingly important. Why not think of it as the training of the engineer who is to run the human engine? You can train it to obey your will, or you can let it run wild, never learning of its powers or possibilities. In reality, there is only one way to actually train the mind, and that is by thinking. It is not only possible but a common occurrence for a person to persist in being educated until he is twentyffive or so, and still be unable to think clearly. A professor in one of the leading universities stated that fully seventyfhve per cent of the students at the institution with which he was aff iiliated possessed mentalities and attitudes absolutely unworthy of being taken as educational possibilities. Any pcrson who has not developed the faculty of thinking and analyzing, is blocking his chances of future success. Cultivate the feelingsfthe higher feelings, such as sympathy, love, duty, unseliishness. Train the will, how much more time and energy it saves not to be obliged to iight a battle everytime we want to do what is right. Acquire the power of discrimination, there are danger lights and safety lights in the moral life as well as on the railroad. It is important to discriminate between them. Cultivate the power of selffexpression, and grow in knowledge. In other words, attempt to develop your mind to the fullest extent. Wake up to a realization of your unused abilities, and throw your soul's ambition out' ward and forward in a glorious effort to accomplish. DUSTY SIGHT Do you recall the story of the flowers that changed a woman's sight from darkness into light? You remember some one gave the woman some bright blossoms, brilliant nasturtiums, perhaps, but she had grown indifferent to all beauty, and she merely stuck them in an earthenware jug. Then she sat down and looked at them, and after a little she arose and dusted the jug. Then it occurred to her that the little black table on which the jug sat was grey with dust. After she had polished the table until its dull high lights vied with the fresh fiery orange and crimson of the nasturtiums, she saw the sun fighting to get through the dust and grime on the window, The fresh, beauty of that casual little gift had opened the woman's eyes. The flowers had been just as lovely in the garden, the table had had just the same luster under the dust, the sun had shown just as richly outside the win' dow, but she had been unconscious of it all. In reality the woman wasn't blind, but she had lost that sight which is more precious than mere optical visionfshe had forgotten that beauty existed. No one purposely intended that she should go blind that way, she herself had caused it by forgetting to look. Perhaps she had let herself become bitter over the loss of something she loved, or perhaps the thing she wanted most in the world had lately been def nied her. And through her own bitterness over an inevitable something, she had blotted the color from her existence and made it a dull grimy thingguntil someone gave her a handful of nasturtiums. V Fifty-seven 2 x SYN Q I - S Long after the flowers faded they lived in the life of the woman. Because they had once brightened her dreary room she saw the grass grow green, she heard the merry laugh of children hurrying home from school. Because of them she found a cluster of Bouncing Bet struggling in her weed filled garden and knelt to pull the weeds away. Because of those few bright nasturtiums she saw the tired look in the eyes of the young mother next door and invited the frolicking ffock of children to visit her while the weary mother took a day away from home. The woman regained her sense of beauty and gave it to others. I found a little verse that was some way oddly expressive of the hope brought to her by her newffound sight: Yet, if I look unceasing Some day some Wcvnder Master At small and sparkling things- With beauty to express, A lantern lighting homeward feet, May blend my gleaming trifles in A silver bell that swings. A whole of Lovelinessf' PUNCTUALITY A BOON TO SUCCESS There was once a man who was carrying quite a large amount of money from one town to another. He was to take this money to the business house in which he was employed. His employer had not set any definite time for his arrival, but it had been understood that no time was to be wasted. How' ever, the man saw no necessity for harry, and therefore took his time. Mean' while a great opportunity had been opened up to the concern, but because the necessary capital was lacking the deal did not go through. The result was a loss of several million dollars to the company and a possible promotion to the man, who could have arrived with the money in time for the transaction just as well as not. No one ever gets anywhere who is not punctual. Have you ever missed a train by a margin of a mere second or two? There is such a small differ' ence between arriving on time and arriving late that a little forethought on the part of some person goes a long way toward avoiding tardiness. The habit of never being on time reflects on a persons character. Tardy persons get poor grades in school, and are low in the estimation of people around them. Even though being late involves such petty details, the consequences are disagreeable, and as the habit grows, the consequences increase. Let us be prompt with small things, and we will be prompt always. Let us be punctual and we will go a long way on the road to success. THE VALUE OF ATHLETICS Athletics, which hold so important a position in the High School Curricuf lum today, play a paramount part in building good American citizens for the future. The selffdenial and rigid training indispensable to an athlete in atf taining the perfect physical condition demanded of him inevitably lead to somef thing higher and finer than mere precedence in some particular sport. The tenacious spirit created in athletic competition is an excellent weapon with which to face the adversities of life. Surely, they who criticise athletics as a part of school life, have never experienced that ine feeling of loyalty, self' sacrifice, and courage which comes to one when he realizes that the honor of his school and his team are at stake. The good fellowship always existing among the members of'a team is a perfect example of true Americanism. Fi f ty-eight jjj WHiFXT15mDOlN Qiffjj Y ' Y gall-f nv-V P' , .:,. r. Q if .41 ,gi -iw W ' 'wma' f 'PM cwmea' TNG NONEWQ I -mum mn QEFUNDED, Dsrevul ETZOKLNDKSHESI ' ,, c c ' WI-IAT'S DOING IN EAST HIGH CAFETERIA Students who eat lunch in East High's cafeteria should be very wary these days as to whether they choose to eat cream of tomato soup or peas and carrots, for a definite meaning is being ascribed to just such apparently un- important details as this one. East High's cafeteria cashiers declare that they have developed a new method of reading character which threatens to become a competent rival of the established science of Psychofanalysis. They have been vcry positive in their statements concerning the authenticity of the character analysis which they claim to deduce from one glimpse of a laden tray. All four cashiers gravely maintain that after carefully considering each dish of food on a stud' ents tray and calculating its cost, they are in a position to declare definitely all the faults as well as the undeveloped talents of that same student. If a girl inclined to be rather plump loads her tray with a double serving of escalloped potatoes, a roll and three squares of butter, a dish of chocolate pudding, and a large piece of cocoanut cream pie, she is characterized as a noble soul who scorns the petty vanities of the world and who is destined to carry a great weight in the affairs of the nation. The unfortunate young man who habitually lunches on spinach, milk, and pickles is analyzed as one possessing a dangerously sentimental nature sure to be the cause of his falling desperately in love, someday, despite all his efforts to avoid the catastrophe. The dreamyfeyed girl who absentfmindedly picks up a dish of gelatine with the least whipped cream and sets it on her tray beside a lone slice of bread minus butter is accused of having that almost extinct ability of writing themes which are a neverffailing source of joy to her adoring English teacher. The dapper young chap who gracefully balances his tray on three fingers and whose appetite is evidently satisfied with combination salad, strawberry ice cream, and chocolate cake is said to have extraordinary talent as a Charles' ton dancer and an infallible sense of what is correct in Collegian sweaters, neckties, and hose. The sturdy youth who strides down the lunch line and burdens his tray with a bowl of vegetable soup, a dish of green beans, three rolls, a bottle of milk, and a fruit cup undoubtedly has remarkable athletic genius of such varied character that it will eventually enable him to force Paddock, Ruth, Hoff, Grange, and Tilden to retire from national competition. The girl who is unable to eat lunch without pie A La Mode and who never fails to pay the cashier with money daintily scented by the powder of her compact is immediately said to possess Cleopatra's famous ability to attract. Fi f ty-nine Q X Zgigg- With our characters so openly exposed to the mercies of the cafeteria cash' iers, would it not be a good idea for each East High student to select a per' fectly wellfbalanced lunch and thus prevent them from discovering his peculiarities of nature? NORMAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT Charles, please take that gum out of your mouth and put your feet in! is the equivalent of sentences spoken by the Normal Training girls during the week of March 20 to April 2 when we did our practice teaching. The experiences we related on returning to East High were both interest' ing and amusing. Some of us have decidedly different opinions about teach' ing school. It is not a life of perfect harmony and happiness. Boys love to throw paper wads, trip their companions, and tease the girls-and the girls are foolish enough to giggle at the first two failings, and raise a storm of protest over the last one. The week was made more interesting by the terrific snow storm which raged for four of the days we taught. Two of the girls who had planned a week of pleasant motor trips were compelled to rise at a very early hour and were found trying to coax a stub' born Ford through a four foot snowdrift at a quarter of nine. However, there were many more pleasant than unpleasant things crowded into that eventful week. Each girl thoroughly enjoyed it and prohted greatly by the experience. The department now includes Miss Duval, our instructor, Vera Altman, Dorothy Harmon, Mildred Headleg Blanche Hoovel, Carolyn Lewis, Nettie Miller, Clara Olney, Mable Pooler, Geneva Proudfit, Almeda Page, Marian Roe, and Eunice Hufford. A surplus of teachers in the state of Iowa forces East High to abandon this department, as she is unable to place her teachers in rural schools. This accounts for our small number. Although little is heard of us while we are in school, we are glad to be able to take our work in East High and hope to make a record for the school after we enter our professionf-Eunice Hufford. HOME ROOM 209 WINS IN TICKET SELLING CONTEST Home room contests play an important part in school life by keeping up the interest of the students in school. Each person does his best to help his home room win, whether for the honor, or for an ice cream feed. Thus, it is under very keen competition that a home room comes through winning. The first contest this semester concerned the ticket selling for the play, Old Lady Sl. Home room 209, with Mr. Luce as the teacher, Leslie Baridon, Student Council representative, Van Robinson, president, John Conaway, secretary, and John Hoff, treasurer, came through with flying colors, thereby winning an ice cream feed. In this home room, there were two contests to work for. Two sides under the leaders, Walter Howe, and john Hoff, workf ed hard and fast to see which one would have the honor of being the guest at the home room party. Walter Howe's side received the honor. A good part of these home room students composed Mr. Wilson's win- ning home room 202, last semester. When they were transferred, they carried with them a high resolve to win all this semester's contests. They have made a good start, and have made plans for the next contest by choosing Olive Wright and Irma May as leaders in the interehome room contest. ,Sixty X glial 1. EAST HIGH PRESENTS PRUNELLA Prunella , one of the most pretentious productions ever sponsored by East High, was put on the night of May 14, and li in the East High audi' torium. In the garden of Love the fantastic characters rendered a fairy' like interpretation of the story that delighted the audience. Prunella's prim aunts guarding her life, the enticing muinmers leading her far away to enchanted worlds, a broken hearted Prunella returning at last to the garden to gaze once more at the statue of Love, and at last, happiness for allgthese wove the quaint story into a most interesting play. The three acts were set in the garden of Prunella's aunts. The scenery and costumes, as usual, were designed and painted by the senior art classes. A color scheme of black, orange, green, and white was used. The cast included: Prunella Pierrot ....... Scaramel Prim .... Prude .. Privacy Doll ..... Coquette Hawk ...... Tawdry Kennel . .......Rosabelle Houston ....,..Willian1 McGrew ..........Leslie Baridon ...............Maria11 Roe .......Esther Abramson .......Eleanor Burton .........Bessie Grund .......Emily Albrecht ...,...Edwin Youtz, .r.....Esther Nielson ......,Bernard Hibbs Sixty-one . 2 X tr- Callow ...... ........ H arold Hoffman Mouth ,...,........ ...,........... C harles Hulse Romp .................. ....... K athryn Gustafson First Gardener ..,...... ,.,,,.,, R iehard Jaeger Second Gardener .,.. .,.,,., R aymond Love Third Gardener ...... ,.,,..... W alter Young Queer ..,...,,............ ........ B ertha Alvis Quaint .........,..........,.....................,,........................,......................... Helen Dawson Boy ....,...........,...,..,.,,.........,,.................,...,,,...................................... Willard Burns Beryl Pattison and Gerald Griffith were in charge of art, Charlotte Bryan and Dorothy Sargcant, properties, and Beryl Pattison and Libbye Abramson, makeup. Zelma Heston was in charge of the costume room and worked with a group of girls from Miss Ruby's classes who helped make the costumes. The play was directed by Miss Lillian E. Getty. EAST HIGH RECEIVES MUSIC HONORS More than 2,000 people spent all day Saturday, April 10, at Roosevelt High School, listening to the long list of musical numbers entered in the Des Moines Divisional Contest of the Iowa High School Music Festival. Com' petition among school bands, orchestras, mixed choruses, and boys' and girls' glee clubs was divided into three classes, class A, class B, class C, according to the size of the school. The contests opened at nine o'clock under the di' rection of Alfred H. Smith, director of music in the Des Moines public schools, and closed at six o'clock, when the judges, namely, Dean Raymond W. Carr of Des Moines University, Dean Herbert A. Harvey of Simpson College, and George L. Pierce, director of Music at Grinnell College, announced the contest winners. We are very proud of the creditable showing East High made. Marjorie Gustafson won first place in the piano solo contest, and the Girls' Glee Club won Hrst place in class A. In the orchestra competition of class A, East High received third place, in the Band competition, third place, and in the Mixed Chorus contest, second place. Winners in the various classes will compete in the state finals at the Uni' versity of Iowa, May 6, 7, and S. .... EAST HIGH ENTERTAINS FUTURE STUDENTS The Student Council of East High injected the first stimulus of East High spirit into its future students by giving a reception on Monday, April 19, for nearly four hundred students who will be enrolled in East High next year from thc Amos Hiatt and Wcicidrciw Wilsoii Junior High Schools. Mr, Burton, Miss Pritchard, Mr. Prichard, and Leslie Baridon, president of the Student Council, spoke to them concerning their High School course. After these speeches, the band furnished entertainment, and the East High yell leaders lcd in yells. A tour through the building ended in the cafeteria, where the guests were served ice cream and cake. IN MEMORIAM Seldom do we of East High have the sorrow of recording the death of one of our fellow students, but, when death does come within our midst, we feel it deeply. lt is, indeed, with great sorrow that we record the death of Bertha Thomas, a member of the tenth grade, who died in March. Although Bertha was here a short time, she won many friends, who miss her friendly personality and sunny disposition. Sixty-two 9 , xi :' ig'g:1T:, DRAKE DEBATES During March 1746, East High debate representatives, Leslie Baridon, Darrel Garwood, Van Robinson, and Geneva Proudfit, took part in another contest, namely, the Drake Debates. During the first round, the East affirmative team, composed of Geneva Proudht, Leslie Baridon, and Van Robinson, won from the Newton negative team. In the second round, our negative team, composed of Darrel Garwood, Van Robinson, and Leslie Baridon, lost to their opponents of the Chariton team. At the end of the series, Fairfield High School carried off the honors. However, we were proud of our team's showing. INTRA-MURAL DEBATES Last year East High started something new. Intramural debates were held in the spring to arouse interest and to prepare students for the next year's debates. Each of the clubs in the school chose from among its most prom' ising members an affirmative and negative team, which, after weeks of strenuous coaching from one of the regular debaters or teachers, finally met and debated other teams. The same plan is being followed this year, with the exception that the wouldfbe debaters must be either Sophomores or juniors. This is explained by the fact that practically all the regular debate squad is graduating, and the debating coaches are hoping to find material for the team next year. Cf the teams entered this year, only four were club teams: namely, Dramatic Club team, composed of Dorothy Huggins, Libbye Abramson, Marguerite Diehl, and coached by Geneva Proudfit: E Epi Tan team, composed of Frank Budd, Harold Bakke, Orville Dennis, and coached by Mark Clifton: Home Economics team, composed of Dorothy Dysinger, Catherine Means, Vernita Kirkland, and coached by Walter Howe, Forensic team, composed of Gerald Estep, Willard Burns, Robert Arthur, and coached by Mr. Iw1cCullough: The following eight outlaw teams were also entered: Alfred Eastwood coached the team composed of Walter Carlson, Robert Shaw, and William Stookey. Miss Cole coached the team composed of Lois Bierma, Marjorie Garwood, and Ida Levine. Walter Howe coached the team composed of Oliver Wilson, and Kenneth Palmer. Wetal Potts coached the team composed of Stephen Wright, 'Zaidee Fox, Helen McGlothlen. Darrel Garwood coached the team composed of Lillian Ancher, Elizabeth Mitchell, Viola Dutton. Lillian Johnson coached the team composed of Marion Larson, Lucille Howe, and Virginia Garretson. Mr. Seevers coached the team composed of Rebecca Gabriel, Louis Goldf berg, and Mary Caspe. Eunice Goldsmith and T. Albert Philips composed another outlaw team. Albert Philips coached this team. In the first round, held April 19, all teams were eliminated except the fol- lowing: Dramatic Club team, Miss Cole's team, E Epi Tan team, Home Econ' Sixty-three Q 'ii' t X omics Club team, Darrel Garwood's team, and Lillian Johnsons team. During the second round, held April 23, Miss Cole's negative team elif minated the Dramatic Club team, coached by Geneva Proudfit. Darrel Gar- wood's negative team eliminated the Home Economics Club affirmative team, coached by Walter Howe. In the semiffinals, which will be held on or about May 5, Miss Cole's negaf tive team will contest with the E Epi Tan aliirmative, and Darrel Garwood's negative team will contest with Lillian Johnsons affirmative team. ORATORICAL CONTESTS LOCAL After much hard work connected with the preparation and delivery of the oratorical speeches under the direction of fMiss Getty, dramatic instructor, and Mr. Luce, debate coach, the following people: Leslie Baridon, Darrel Garf wood, john Conaway, Mark Clifton, Bertha Alvis, Charlotte Cornell, Donald McConnell, and Wetal Potts, staged the first school elimination contest, April 1. At this meeting, all but Leslie Baridon, John Conaway, Mark Clifton, and Bertha Alvis, were eliminated. These four people 'then contested, with the result that Leslie and Mark were chosen to represent us in the local high school oratorical contest. In this contest, held at Roosevelt High on April 21, East received third place, Leslie Baridon speaking on Amcrica's Contribution to Constitutional Government, and Mzirk Clifton speaking on Woodrow Wilson, the Friend of Humanity. North High school ranked first, Roosevelt second, and West High fourth. NATIONAL The subfdistrict elimination for the National contest was held at North High School, April 21. Leslie Baridon was East's representative. John Hopkins of North High won in this elimination. THE INTRA-MURAL SPELLING CONTESTS A great number of spelling books suddenly appeared in the corridor of East High when it was announced that the Student Council was sponsoring an inf trafmural Spelling Contest between the home rooms of the school. After a team of Eve students had been chosen from each home room, a schedule of spellfdowns was posted in the front corridor and the battle began. Both the fifth and sixth periods were devoted to the elimination of spell' ing teams until only two morning and two afternoon teams remained in comf petition. At an assembly Monday morning, April 11, the two morning teams, 304 and 303, met to decide which should be champion. The team from 304 won the contest. The five students composing this team were: Ella Horsburgh, James McGrevey, Alpha Collins, Elizabeth Rubenstein, and Evelyn Latta. At a similar assembly in the afternoon of the same day, the two remaining afterf noon teams, 204 and 117, spelled. The team from room 204 was victorious. The members of this team were: Maxine Arvidson, Thalea Hellums, Harold Kellogg, Grace Royland, and Gwendolyn McCleary. The success of this spelling contest is very encouraging as it means better spellers and consequently better students for East High. MARY GARTON WINS ESSAY HONORS Mary Garton, the editor of the Quill, has been awarded second honors in the essay contest held for the chemistry departments of Iowa Public schools. Mary wrote L'Relation of Chemistry to the Enrichment of Life. All chemf istry classes wrote themes, and the best ones were sent to Ames. The prize will consist of books on chemistry. Six ty- f our x ibm Q A 1 i A NEW STADIUM AT EAST HIGH The East High Student Council decided to sponsor an old paper and junk contest among the home rooms to help raise some of the 352,000 needed to rebuild the stadium. The contest began Monday, April 26, and continued until Friday, April 30. The enthusiasm which resulted among the various home rooms was far above all expectations. Mr. Astor, with only twelve boys in his home room, decided that it was time for those taking auto mechanics to show their loyalty to East High by winning this contest. The more paper the boys collected the greater their enthusiasm became. They found that gathering paper was not all work, for much of the old paper proved very interesting in itself. An old comic supple' ment of the Katzenjammer Kids in Danish furnished much amusement, while history in some foreign language attracted much attention. One bundle of paper was collected at the home of a blind person and consisted of the perforated paper which the blind read. Mr. Astor's home room hauled a ton of paper from the court house in a truck which Mr. Cverton was kind enough to lend. Mr. Mills of Fred J. Barr's Auto Supply Company, who contributed a great number of obsolete catalogs, fifty casings, and thirtyffour tubes, also helped Mr. Astor's boys to win the first place in the contest. Mr. Morton's home room, which won second in the contest, was one of the most spectacular of the winners. On Thursday, the day before the end of the campaign, his home room had only three casings and a few magazines, but by four o'clock Friday this small amount had increased to fiftyfseven cas' ings, eighteen tubes, fifty bicycle tires, and about three tons of paper. All during the contest, Mr. Morton's boys were printing some extra work which had to be finished by Friday. Mr. Bennett's home room won third in the contest with thirtyfthree cas' ings, lwentyfnine tubes, nine bicycle tires, two tons of newspapers, and about 1500 pounds of magazines. This home room claims the distinction of being the only one which sold any of its junk, for it rec.eived forty cents for an old easing. A sign reading, Leave all old tire easings in Room 22 which Mr. Morton's boys tacked on the door was probably one of the greatest incentives to home room competition. One credulous little girl timidly entered the room and left her contribution of two casings. The willingess and enthusiasm shown during this contest looks very en' couraging for the success of the new stadium. Much of the work on the stadium is being done by the students. The shop boys tore down the' old bleachers, while Mr. Bakalyer's advanced Math classes surveyed the site for the new bleachers. The remainder of the 32,000 needed for the rebuilding is to be raised by selling tickets to an open air pageant which will be staged in the new stadium. SWIMMING MEET The Swimming meet sponsored by East High Student Council began Monday, May 3, under the direction of A. Y. Russell, swimming instructor. The first division of this contest between the various home rooms, is for girls. The swimming is nonfcompetitive, but each length of the pool which the girl is able to swim will count one point for her home room. The room having the most points per girl will be the winner of the contest. It is hoped that this activity will stimulate the students' interest in swimming. Later, a competitive meet will be held for all boys who were not on the swimming team. Sixty-five SENIORS CHOSE HARPEL'S STUDIO As a result of an election for a class photographer, East High Seniors had their pictures taken at Harpel's Studio. Before the time of the election, four photographers had printed pictures of the president and the secretary of the class, Van Robinson, and Marjorie Gustafson. The names of the photographers did not appear on the pictures: each student voted for any one of the four by number. In this way, a class photographer was chosen by the merits of the pictures alone. Since the june class is so very large, three weeks were required for all the pictures to be taken. THE SENIOR CALENDAR After the Senior Class had decided to print a calendar of their activities, a committee consisting of Lee Green, chairman, Earl Schreiner, Delma jordan, and Rosabelle Houston was appointed by the Senior Board for that purpose. The committee worked out a very clever booklet containing each Senior activity described by a verse, and a number of pages for autographs. The following activities are those listed in the calendar: Senior Mixer .................................................................. ........ M arch 24 Hard Time Party ................................,....................... ....... A pril 16 ParentfFaculty Party ..... ' ....... May 7 Dedication Assembly ..... ........ M ay 14 May Day Fete ................... ........ M ay 27 Sermon to Graduates ...... ......... J une 6 Class Day Exercises ....... ....... J une 7 Senior Breakfast .......... ....... J une 8 Senior Banquet .............. ........................................... .......... J u ne 9 Graduation Exercises ...................................................... ........ J une 10 SENIOR MIXER Beautiful decorations, a big auto show, lots of games, Reed's ice cream sundaes with little cakes, dancing to the jazz played by a real orchestra, and just packs of fun for everyone! Guess what it was? Senior Mixer at East High, of course. On Wednesday, March 24, in the gymnasium, the largest senior class that has ever graduated from any Des Moines high school enjoyed its first party. The fun began promptly at 7:30 o'clock and lasted until 10:30, and everyone was sorry to leave so soon. Three hours of real enjoyment. Think of it! Every senior was formally introduced to every other of his classmates. From now on, it is his duty to recognize and speak to any member of the class. Following the introduction ceremony, a regular auto show was held. Cther games were played until nine o'clock when the dancing began and lasted until ten. The committee who planned this part of the party was as follows: Raymond Keasey, chairman, Madge Roberts, Marjorie Slininger, Clarence Reynolds, and Phyllis Miller. The committee that planned the refreshments which were served from a real Reed's ice cream stand, was composed of Ruth Sackrider, chairman, Virf ginia Gay, Ruth Carson, Dominic Comito, Erland Carlson, and Ralph Canine. Decorations, as everything else, were novel and well planned. Flowers were made of crepe paper and streamers hung across the room. A large seal was situated in one end of the building and a colored light shone on it while games were played. When the dancing began, the colored light was flashed on the dancers. Those who thought of this very clever idea were Walter Howe, chairman, Alice Copeland, Opal Harsh, Doris Cox, Kenneth Agey, Sixty-six Q , ,..... -0 ... . x ik- N . William Cgilvie, Chester Raper, and Cleona Smith. 7 Guests that attended were Mr. and Mrs. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Miss Jordan, and Miss Pritchard. Every senior who didn't come to this party may be sure that he missed an exceedingly pleasant evening. I HARD TIME PARTY East High seniors stepped down from their dignified positions and be' came hardftimers and kids Friday evening, April 16, in the gymnasium. The party began promptly at 7:30. The Bean Handfshaking contest was held for fifteen minutes, and a prize was given to the winner. The Grand March, which immediately followed, lasted for fifteen minutes. Prizes were awarded to a number of students during this march by five judges. What is the age limit for bobbed hair? was one of the chief topics of conversation during the fifteen minute circle chat. After this game, the students were di' vided into four groups which were required to present stunts. The commitee who planned all these interesting features was: Lorena Cowell, chairman, Arthur Borg, Ray Love, and Helen Gibson. At ten o'clock everybody sat on the boxes and benches which served as seats and ate a supper consisting of ham sandwiches, apples, allfdayfsuckers, and punch. The refreshment committee was Dorothy Rehms, chairman, Anna D. Carlson, Catherine Berner, Carl Widmaycr, Harry Van Note, and Helmer Anderson. Umbrellas decorated with balloons were hung from the ceiling. Boards and boxes served as seats, while twigs in the windows represented flowers. Candles furnished the only lights for the room. These artistic decorations were planned by the following people: Ernie Willis, chairman, Ruby Lavin, Ruth Lavin, Vera Altman, Ray Fletcher, and Elmer Hall. If you are under the impression that seniors are unable to look undignif fied, just attend a senior hardftime party and see your mistake. THE STUDENT COUNCIUS NEW SOCIAL PROGRAM Those who attended the 'Farmers' Frolicv Friday evening, April 17, en' thusiastically declared that it was impossible not to enjoy themselves when they were comfortably attired in overalls or aprons. Everyone seemed to take pleasure in both the games and the refreshments which were a part of the entertainment. The party's success was largely due to the work of the committee in charge of it. They were: Robert Alt, chairman, Phyllis Hall, Emory Kennedy, Helen Helstrom, and Elizabeth Milner. This was the first of a number of entertainments to be sponsored by the Student Council under a new social program recently adopted. To give students who attend no club parties an opportunity to obtain both the social training and the enjoyment offered at these entertainments is the object of the new program. MRS. TARRELL SPEAKS AT EAST HIGH The assembly held Friday, March 19, was especially interesting to the students because it concerned the possible solution of a National problem. After Mrs. Kelso had sung three very beautiful vocal selections, Mrs. Tarrell, who has represented the colored people at Washington for a number of years, spoke on the consideration which America owes to the Colored race. She gave several examples of some of the difficulties which confront the average colored youth who is desirous of making even a moderate success of life. Mrs. Tarrell closed by complimenting East High on the democratic treatment received by each student enrolled. Sixty-seven RELIGIOUS LIFE EMPHASIS WEEK AT EAST Religious Life Emphasis Week came again this year from March 7fl4, and, with it, a number of prominent men of the country who gave their time and energy that this powerful movement might be successful. We at East High congratulated ourselves, along, no doubt, with the other three high schools, upon hearing at least our share of these inspiring lee' turers. Our first speaker, Dad Elliott, whom we heard at a special assembly on Monday, March S, spoke to us on the necessity of having a goal in life and then traveling steadfastly toward it. Cn Tuesday, at a noon assembly, Miss Jessie Burrall spoke to us on character building. Wediiesclziy, Mr. Cameron Beck, of the New York Stock Exchange, urged all of us to establish an irreproachable trademark- a life of which we would not be ashamed. Thursday, Dr. Bernard Clausen urged us to marshal our mental, moral, and spiritual forces so as to have command, morals, stickftofitiveness, and persistence, and Friday, Miss Burrall closed our program of speeches with a short, forceful talk on obeying laws, and disciplining one's self. No doubt all of East High will agree that these lectures were both helpful and inspiring, and most of us were sorry when the week was over. SURPRISE ASSEMBLY For the full week before March 17, everyone in East High was a little excited over the announcement that, on Thursday, we would have a surprise assembly in which everyone would be interested. Therefore, soon after the assembly bell rang on Thursday, the auditorium was filled. A strange man on the platform caused considerable wondering. However, upon seeing the opened piano, we thought we knew what was cominggbut we didn't know all of it. I First, Mr. Burton told us about Doris Hoff and Marjorie Gustafson, who, as most of us knew, had recently won the Civic Music Association piano scholarships, valued at 515150.00 After these two luminaries displayed their talent, it was easy to be seen why they had won. Then came the surprise. Mr. Burton introduced Mr. Maurice R. Robin' son, editor of the Scholastic, who had come all the way from Pittsburgh, Pa., to speak to us. After speaking to us on higher ideals and the work we were doing, he began to tell of a contest in poetry that had been put on last fall, for the student written number of the Scholastic.'s He told us that over 3,000 students had entered this contest, and that, after much consideration, Rosabelle Houston, a senior, had been chosen as winner from the ten most outstanding poets. After the applause, Mr. Robinson presented her with fifty dollars, the prize offered by Witter Bynner, famous poet, and one of the conf test judges. Rosabelle then read her winning poem, HA Woman of the Soil. This poem appeared in the November issue of The Quill. East High is justly proud of these three winning students. EUNICE BRICKER East High wishes to express its sincere sympathy for Eunice Bricker, a member of the Senior class, whose eyesight has been so impaired as to cause almost total blindness. She is taking treatments to remedy the serious eondif tion, and we sincerely hope that they will prove of great benefit. Eunice conf tinucd her studying even when it greatly strained her eyes, which had been weakened after a cold had settled in them. She was finally forced to quit school in her Senior A year, when she was looking forward to graduation. Sixty-eight 6 I CR-Q-APN lZPi-UONSS E QUILL EDITORIAL STAFF ' Third Row.-V ,Robert Crawford, Miss Vviood, Lorena Cowell, Robert Alt, Irma May, Mark Clifton, Irma Booth. Second Row-Robert Wilson, Ruth Loizeaux, Mary Elizabeth Hawk, Marjorie Thorn' ton, Mildred Sorenson, Gladys Hitchcock, Albert Collins. First Row7Lois Thornburg, Mary Carton, Van Robinson, Olive Wright, Alice Rothfus. GIRLS' DRAMATIC CLUB The Girls' Dramatic Club started out on a very enjoyable semester by elect' ing Rosabelle Houston as Program Chairman. She, in turn, appointed three more girls who divided the club into four groups. Charlotte Cornell is in charge of the Hrst group, Nedra Gordinier of the second group, Rosabelle Houston of the third group, and Louise McCz1ughan of the fourth group. The idea of this system of dividing the club into groups is to give a play at each regular meeting of the club for the entertainment of the other mem' bers. The iirst group and the second group have already presented their plays. They were: The Trick of the Tradew and Wits Versus Wisdom. The next They were: The Trick of the Trade and Wits Versus Wisdom. Nedra Gordinier. LIBRARY ROUND TABLE As the close of the year draws near, the Library Round Table girls feel that they have enjoyed one of the most interesting and profitable semesters the club has ever had. The initiation picnic was a great success. Lillian Logsden, in charge of the entertainment, directed some very interesting and humorous stunts at the expense of the new members. At one of our recent meetings a very interesting reading from the short play, 'Tm Sorry-It's Out, was given by some of the club girls. N Sixty-nine l LIBRARY ROUND TABLE Fourth Row-Sara Larson, Esther Titcs, Dorothy Gray, Helen Erickson, Geraldine Mc' Kern, Mildred Headlee, Eunice Huilord, Martha Shctterlcy. Third RowiLila Larson, Ida Levine, Helen Williams, Irma May, Ethel Wallace, Marie Harvey, Ethel Ivlarquis. Second RowiBernice Bobenhouse, Gretchen Merryman, Elizabeth Schwartz, Juanita Porter, Miss Gavanagh, Lillian Logsden. First Row-Helen Gibson, Celia Goldstein, Dorothy Harmon, Florence Walker, Char' lotte Bryan, Gretchen Vv'olford. GIRLS' ATHLETIC LEAGUE To promote girls' athletics and raise the standard of sportsmanship is the purpose of East High's Athletic League. This is more easily accomplished in the spring than in any other season of the year, for the warm sunshine never fails to make every girl feel that irresistable desire to be out in the open. As might be expected, baseball has become the chief spring activity of the girls in the Athletic League. If 'SBabe Ruth or Walter Johnson should sud' denly appear at East High, he would feel that his ability as a baseball player was nothing when compared to the ability displayed by the girls here. Almost every batter is perfectly capable of knocking a home run worthy of Babe himself, while the swift balls sent over the plate by some of our pitchers would fall little short of putting Walter johnson in a very envious frame of mind. All this extraordinary baseball talent is under the efficient supervision of Miss Crawford. Tennis is the only rival of baseball this spring. Many girls spend most of their extra time on the tennis courts where twenty points may be earned for practising and playing in the round robin. Seventy X ,-J 2 X 519, GIRLS' ATHLETIC LEAGUE Fourth RowfDorothy Copper, Margaret Hall, Margaret Allott, Lois DeBie, Mildred Grant, Helen Williams, Elsie Smith, Pauline Kelsey, Dolores Fisher, Helen Anderf son. Third Row-Eleanor Cosson, Regina Urban, Vernita Kirkland, Pauline Jackson, Esther Appell, Maxine Baron, Margaret Beard, Florence Lindbeck, Evelyn Mason, Mae Cocking. Second Row--Bernice Bobenhouse, Louise McCaughan, Miss Gregg, Lillian Ancher, Mildred Headlee, Ruth Mellin, Lorena Cowell, Marjorie Garwood, Molly Mellicher, Leone Kizer. First Row4Lucille Hamblin, Dorothy Lindberg, Madge Roberts, Phyllis Miller, Catherine Berner, Evelyn Latta, Dorothy Frey, Olive Wright. FORENSIC CLUB Gong! and they're off! just like race horses at a county fair, that's the way the Forensic Club started on the last lap of this school term. Debates topped the programs, followed by other things such as reading, current topics, and talks on various subjects. The boys put plenty of preparaf tion time on all the subjects assigned and everyone fully enjoyed each meeting. We were especially fortunate in having members of the club in years past to assist quite often, and they say the club is getting to be an even better Forensic, of course, we believe just as much as is good for us. We admit we haven't the largest attendance, but we do have boys who are willing to try, and who generally succeed in their attempts to keep up the loyalty that the school exf pects of them. We strive to watch the students entered from county schools, etc., and get them acquainted with their surroundings. We pride ourselves on having a Worthy man to help direct our club, he is no other than Mr. McCullough, who has acted in this capacity for two terms. Unfortunately, and nevertheless inevitably, we shall lose some boys by the June Special route, bound for places of higher learning. We sincerely wish the boys good luck and know that they will do well. james McGrevey. Seventy-one FORENSIC Fourth Rowf Bob Arthur, Gerald Estcp, Donald Mccoiilicll, Durwood Enlgs, J2L!l'lL'S Mc Grcvey, Mr. McCulough. Third Row-jumcs Wliitc, Eugene Mgndon, Philip Gihson, Richard Rice, Robert Alt Vaughn Cook. Second Ream'-YYYWillz11Ad Burns, Keith Davis, Harry Wliczwtimim, Ray Kcuscy, Robert Shaw Gcruld Griffith. First Row Edwin Youtz, john Conuwny, Vvlillinm lVlcGrcw, Cccil Goodrich, QUILL BUSINESS STAFF Third Row .. Frank Budd, Muurinc Bruce, Mary Cruhcr, Donald McConnell. Second Row--V Zoe Ringrosc, Edna Ruhinson, Mr. Perry, Arthur Borg. First RowkEdwin Youtz, Williain IN1cGrew, Vaughn Cook, john Conaway. Seventy-two 9..,Q W g E. D. M. Iiiftli Row lvan Thoinpso . Louis Uoldbrig, fi.niliortl klillllll-UH, Ray Kcasey, Arthur lforg, Harold Uaiwvootl, Paul Birch, lien Cioltllifigg, Ivan Veilloiigliby, lvlr. Hoyt. Fourth Row-W Dick Nelson, Erland Carlsoa, Van Robinson, Ernest Willis, Otis Slindhe, Ray Gilbert, Byron lirievd. Ralph Canine, i'X:.LIzony Ulls, l:l'Lll!l'L Griilith, Charles Coughlin. Third Rowf0rville Anderson, Gerhard Haugv, Gilbert Vcstric, Dave Savage, Welchcr Ullrich, Don Ross, Charles Zoolc, Fred Nicholls, Glen lvloure. Second Row- Richard Rice, Elmer Hall, Don Love, Tom Farley, Keith Kernahan, Fred Peel, Karl Iviclilusky, Leland Bettis, Don Wallrci'. First RowH7Arthur Vifortburg, Paul Keyes, jack Vvlickhain, Lloyd Lansrude, Corden Lagerquist, Joe Henry, Charles Silva. ZETAGATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY A most successful semester, as have been the preceding ones, has just been concluded by the Zetagathcan girls. As the name implies, the 'Zetagathean Literary Society has been organized for those who have a special liking and talent for literary work. Ivlany entertaining programs have been presented this year by the capable program chairman, Lucille Hamblin. 'Two programs conf sisted of a group of most interesting and some humorous original compositions. Being a literary club, however, has not confined all of our attention to such work, for several musical selections have been rendered at each of our meet- ings by our more talented members and a most delightful playlet was presented as one program. Through our social events, although few in number, the club has gained much prominence. Our initiation picnic in January, although confined to the club members themselves, was a great success. Our semester partyfdance, given on Mary Zlst, was one of the really big events of the year as anyone who attended it will acclaim, Despite the fact that a good majority of the members are graduating this june, we expect great things from those who will follow the standards and ideals of the club next year. Seventy-three . f ' um: Third Rowe Lcnora Hills, Alpha Collings, Salome Minetor, Florence Bowman, Helen Vv'illiams. Virginia Gay, Marie Ringrose, Miss Brody, Ethel Vv'alla-ge, Florence Tait. Second Row--Opal Harsh, Lillian Logsden, Eva jones, Frances Brown, Mary Elizabeth Hawk, Lorena Cowell, Ruth Carson, Zoe Ringrose, Dorothy Lindberg. First Row7Dorothy Rehms, Madge Roberts, Florence Moore, Elvira Hultman, Phyllis Hall, Lucille Hamblin, Gcncvie Callen, Maurine Gustason. Seventy-four , fig ..-..... HIY Sixth Row-Kenneth Killinger, Wayne Guthrie, Cleo Coles, Harold Bakke, Harold Gar' wood, Gordon Duffield, Frederick Herbert, Vv'alter Rummans, Willis Betts, Wetal Potts. . Fifth Row-Lyle Smithson, John Daily, Oliver Wilson, Kenneth Palmer, Leroy Barry, Harold Wiggins, Ed Sargent, Russell Towle, Elmer Fisher, Philip Gibson, Harold McGlothen. Fourth R0wfGerald Estep, Alfred Eastwood, Bob Shaw, Charles Arnold, Bud Fuller, Bob Porter, Ed Thomas, Ted Gibson, Stanley Simpson. Third Row-wjoe Henry, Lloyd Applequist, Donald McConnell, Gene Mendon, Caspar Holdquist, Hugh Morullon, Elwood Fields, Gerald Lanon, Roen Gunclowin, Walter Howe, Holbrook Morrison. Second Row--Jack Byers, Gordon Moyregor. Bob Wilson, Ray Love, Bob Crawford, Elmer Olson, john Mattern, Ralph Collins, jack Spencer, Grville Anderson. First Row-Duke Vv'illiams, Art Borg, Loran Brought, Ray Keasey, Bob Alt, Emery Ken' nedy, Darrel Garwood, George johnson, Williaiiii Stoolrey. HOME ECONOMICS Fourth Row-Ruth Hanson, Zoe Vincent, Louise Machlin, Margaret Carlson, Vera Alt' man, Dorothy justice, Irene Ekdahl, Helen justice, lvlargarct Hartung. Third RowgPearl Murray, Miss Ruby, Ethel Marquis, Catherine Means, Vernita Kirk' land, Dorothy Pease, Geneva Proudht, Ruth Livingstone, Mrs. Hall. Second Row-Edna Rubinson, Frances Pease, Eloise Sidener, Elma Fergulio, Virginia Garretson, Dorothy Dysinger, Cora Long. First Row-Rebecca Gabriel, Marjorie Fredcricks, Grace Nichols, Ruth Mellin, Dorf othy Harmon. Merle Harris, absent. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS A most interesting semester of club activity has been enjoyed by members of Le Cercle Francais under the leadership of Mabel Montieth, president, Celeste Betts, vicefpresident, Lucille Hamblin, secretary, and Lillian Johnson, treasurer. Miss Jordan serves the club as faculty adviser. Seventy-five The motto of the club is Avant, which means Gnward. The members have been living up to their motto by keeping their average grade a three or better. The initial purpose of the club is to offer means to its members of becomf ing more familiar with French literature, language, people, and customs. , i TRACK TEAM Fourth Row-Arthur Vxfortburg, Harold Myers, George johnson, Dick Hahnen, Alfred Smith, Richard Rice, Wiilter Carlson, Van Robinson, Fred Dubridge. Third Row'-Lloyd Larzsrude, Gehard Hauge, Gorden Lagerquist, Leo Cullem, Layman Johnson, Ralph Collins. Leland Bettis, Gilbert Vestry. Second RowfCleo Coles, Bob Simms, Neville Edward, Leroy Barry, Frank Fisher, An' thony Olls, lvloritz. lvlathias, John Ferguson. First Row---Byron Friend, Vernon Sabatka, Ray Gilbert, Edward Elcwall, Leonard Rich' ueids, Tom Farrley, joe Ginsberg, Sanford Johnson. EL CIRCULO ESPANOL The Spanish club has taken hold of its work and done credit to itself during the past semester. Witlm clockflike precision all the business has been carried through, and then the meeting turned over to the program commit' tee. During the semester some good programs have been offered in the way of short plays, and interesting talks from outsiders. Not all of the entertainments were confined to the members alone. Mr. Burton gave his consent for the club to take charge of an assembly in which a few of our members gave the play La Primera Disputaw QThe First Dis' putej. The students enjoyed the assembly immensely. Another social feature not confined to members was a party given in the gymnasium on the evening of April iirst. Dancing was the main feature, al' though several games such as Beano were played by all. Dorothy Sweeney. Seventy-six Q X X-H .- 'S E EPI TAN W Filth Row -W'altei' Young. Lester Cibbs, Allred Eastwood, Alfred lvlichaelson, Robert Lees, Paul Sandstrom. Fourth Rowfjohn lvlattern, Kenneth Johnson, Elmer Olson, Erland Carlson, Charles Arnold, Robert Philips, Rex Anthony, lvlarvin Vxfhatmore, Edwin Anderson. Third Row7Robert Burnett, lwlark Clifton, Frank Budd, Art Borg, Arvid Carlson, Harold Garwood, Don Burnett, Clarence Reynolds, Ray Penny, NVeldon Allbee. Second Row 'Orville Dennis, Robert Crawford, XValdemar Illian, Robert Wilscmri, Loran Braught, Vv'alter Howe, Van Robinson, Vxlilliam Ash, Vv'ctal Potts, Mr. Lyman. First Row- Emery Kennedy, Raymond Love, Edward Paterson, jack Wickluzxiii, Darrel Garwood, Leslie Baridon, Joseph Henry, Lawrence Peterson. E EPI TAN The E Epi Tan is a success this semester as always. Our membership was filled to capacity and despite the handicap of the meetings being held during the sixth period, average attendance was very good. Our program chairman has done his work well and We have had some fine entertainments. We have had several debates as might be expected of a forensic society. These give one a splendid training and a good many members have taken part. Not all our programs were of this sort, as some talks were given, and a spelling match was held. Our regular semester party, of course, outshone all others, Fishers Los THE HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The objects of this organization are: to form a connecting link between the home and the school, to train young women to be active and efficient leaders in home and community life, to furnish an opportunity through the organization for study and social life. This club was organized in March, 1925. Although quite young, we have twentyfnine active and fifteen alumni members. Any girl who has had one year of Home Economics work is eligible to become a member of the club. Rebecca Gabriel. K in Y i Seventy-seven DRAMATIC CLUB Fourth RowfLouise MeCaughan, Vera Altman, Anita Allen, Eleanor Eggiman, Esther Ahrahamson, Bonnie McCulough, Lois Bush, Mariorie Knight, Martha Kling, Ruth Wzilkeit, Emily Albrecht, Mary Carton, Eleanor Cosson, Charlotte Bryan. Third Row-Eleanor Peterson, Margarite Diehl, Lillian Aneher, Charlotte Elm' quist, Anne Goldenson, Charlotte Cornell, lviarjorie Thornton, Virginia Garretson, Dorothy Sargent, Marian Braun, Iwiaudie Vv'est, Elizabeth Milner, Gladys Allbee. Second Row., ,,Edna Rubinson, Sara Larson, Alice Ledlie, Alice Rothfus, Olive Wright, Dorothy justice, Helen NValker, Lois Thornburg, Pauline Nelson, Marian Roe, Dorothy Colgan, Miss Getty, jeanne Erink. , First Row,--V Libbye Abrahamson, Hollis Nickols, Rosahelle Houston, Marjorie Gustafson, Eleanor Burton, Dorothy Sweeney, Geneva Proudlit, Helen Gooding, Gladys Hitch- cock, Nedra Goreliiiicr. Seventy-eight 2 , ig a GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Fifth Row-Catherine Grogan, Ruby Burke, Lena Lehnas, Dorothy Braun, Margarite Olson, Louise Guthrie, Mary Milligan. Fourth Row-Almeda Page, Eunice Huiford, Opal White, Lucille Green, Dorothy Tedd, Catherine Holt, Inez Brodmarkle, Mary Elizabeth Hawk, Olive Wright. Third Row-Florence Moore, Ruth lvlellin, Bertha Alvis, Zola Campbell, Helen Veers, Gladys Woltz, Pauline Kelsey, Delores Fisher, Edna Mowthrope, Grace Carper, Dorf othy Huggins. Second Row-Mr. Gilbert, Elna Carlson, Mabel Wilson, Eva Greenlee, Nellie Hartman, Lucille Hamblin, Zaidee Fox, Mary Louise Hearshman, Ruth Livingstone, Helen Conaway, Mildred Munsen. First Row-Bessie Grund, lrma Linn, Hollis Nickols, Margaret Hartung, Wilma Murphy, Florence Coughlin, Abigail Rowe, Ruth Loizeaux, Margaret Dale, Daisy Clemens. SHAKESPEAREAN CLUB Fifth Row-Norman Rinard, Eleanor Burton, lrma lxlay, Delina jordan, Mildred Child, Charlotte Bryan, Rosabelle Houston, Cora Harris, Miss Gabriel, Harold Garwood. Fourth Row--Arthur Borg, janet Thompson, Eleanor Cosson, Marjory Slininger, Marjorie Gustafson, Mary Elizabeth Hawk, Olive Wright, Geraldine McKern, Edna Rubin' son, Miss McBride, Mark Clifton. Third Row4Raymond Keasey, Charlotte Cornell, Lorena Cowell, Lucille Hamblin, Walde- mar lllian, Alice Ledlic, Zoe Ringrose, William McGrew. Second Row-Catherine Berner, Salome Minetor, Robert Alt, Flossie Wall, Jack Wick' ham, Rachel Simpson, Alfred Eastwood, Alice Rothfus, Louise Murphy. First Row-John Conaway, Lois Thornburg, Van Robinson, Jean Beyer, Robert Crawf ford, Mary Garton, Gerald Griffith. F Seventy-nine Anyone who heard anything about the last meeting knows why the Shake' spearean club is known as one of the peppiest organizations in the school. The programs are all very novel. At one meeting, several of our literary geniuses presented their own compositions, At another meeting, quotations from some of Shakespcare's plays were read, and the members guessed from what play they had been chosen. Topics concerning Shakespeare or Bacon were sometimes discussed in an interesting and often humorous manner. Music usually constituted a part of each program. May lith was the date of the Shakespearean party, one of the really big events of the year. SODALITAS ROMANA Third Row P-,Donald Douglass, Salome Minetor, Helen NValker, Miss Patterson, Jeannette Ahrens, james Ray. Second Row- -'Lucille Howe, Helen Ball, Pauline Nelson, Williarn Wycofl', Velma Miller, Martha Kling. First Rowf .Ruth Walker, Harold Kellogg, Charlotte Cornell, lvlark Clifton. With its new constitution adopted, Sodalitas Romana is ready to establish itself as an enduring organization of East High. Its members aim at an intimate acquaintance with the language and times of which they have studied in adf dition to the more formal introduction they have received in the class room. To slip back two thousand years in history requires a great deal of thoughtful contriving, but when a means of doing so is found the result is worthfwhile. The Roman Society believes that it is that means, and sincerely wishes that any person who desires such a turning back of the clock would attend one of its meetings. The Romans, although they enjoyed the bustle and gayety of the capital, liked to retire for a few months of the year to their country estates. There they could devote themselves to a quiet appreciation of Nature. With some such feeling as this, perhaps, the Sodalitas Romana arranged for a picnic toward the end of the school year. lt was hoped that in the stillness of the open air the shade of Caesar or Virgil might attend unseen a gathering of the club. Eighty ,c4EQ e izgfie l HLOMATHEANIJTERARYSOCETY Fourth RowffJane Devin, Doris Cox, Florence Childers, Helen Lundstrom, Jean Beyer, gziimen lnmen, Irma May, Delina Jordan, Catherine Means, Alice Titus, Miss Bon' e . Third Row-nVivian Ogburn, Ruth Loizeaux, Katherine Patterson, Gretchen Merryman, Florence Walker, Opal Armstrong, Mildred Headlee, Ruth Hegna, Eunice Hufford, Margarite Morgan, Jeannette Crispan. Second Rowf,Lucille Moore. Lorene Johnson, Helen Welsli, Jeanne Hoff, Helen Helf strom, Nellie Campbell, Evelyn Celander, Norma Headlee, Mzlrtha Shetterley, Mar' garet Hartung. First Row-Frances Gallegher, Corinne Sidcner, Bertha Brown, Juanita Porter, Alice Cave, Celeste Betts, Flossic Wall, Catherine Berner. Although the Philomathean is a literary society, it is also seeking to prof mote interest in other arts than literature. Therefore, the program chairman and vicefpresident, Bertha Brown, has planned programs with more or less variety. Piano selections with accounts of the lives of the composers have been presented to the society. Illustrated talks on some of the beautiful pictures and the artist who painted them were interesting and instructive. Although ten new girls were initiated into the club, there will be very few left in the society after graduation, but there will be many girls trying ORCHESTRA The orchestra was very busy the first part of this semester practising for the music contest which was held at Roosevelt High School on April 10th. Although we were disappointed in losing the honors, by several per cent, we wish to congratulate North High on their ability to win. Besides participate ing in this contest, our orchestra has gained some little prominence not only by playing for the several spring plays and for various assemblies, but also for broadcasting a program from the radio station, WOI, Ames, Iowa.. Emery Kennedy. out next fall. Eighty-one Q X Sie LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Fourth RowfLouise Anderson, Dorothy Arthur, Mildred Fisher, Lorene Johnson, Helen Helstrom, Delma jordan, Helen Castings, Zoe Vincent, Freda Cain. Third Row-Miss jordan,Louise Murphy, Lois Tucker, LaRue Drukstein, Helen Gus- tafson, Ruth Hegna, Rilla Frisk, Helen de Ruse, Margaret Carlson, Flossie Wall. Second Row+Corinne Sidener, Alice Ledlie, Frances Watson, Gladys Hitchcock, Francis Anthony, Merle Kessler, Margaret Hayes. First Row4Hclen Dawson, Lucille Hamblin, Celeste Betts, Mabel Monteith, Lillian John' BAND The student body of East High has not had much opportunity to see its band in action this semester, but every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the seventh and eighth periods, there is a group of hard Working students striving to make a music organization that the school will be proud of. Like all other school activities, the band needs the support of all the students. Every student who plays a band instrument, Whether a beginner or an advanced player, is needed in the band. No one is too good to play in HIS school band. In the second semester of each year the music organizations of this city have contests. These contests are very interesting. Although North High Won the contest this year with a larger instrumentation, we are not giving up our thinking of next year's contest. Under the direction of Mr. Gilbert, the band is making great headway. Much is to be expected in the future from this organization and much can be done if the students who play instruments will come in the band at the beginning of the first semester and arrange to take band for a full year. Helen Dawson. son, Norma Baker. Eighty-two ...-... ORCHESTRA Third Row7Edwin Youtz, Richard Hoffman, Emery Kennedy, Laurence O'Neil, Iohnf ston Green, Marjory Gustafson, Mr. Gilbert, Russell Towle, ,lack Deane, Leo Wilson, Edward Paterson, Elmer Olson, David Nelson. Second Rowflirancis Primm, Arthur Denny, Keith Davis, George Niehouse, Carol Bryan, Ezma Peterman, William Ogilvie, Vv'illiani Strange, Willard Hanes, Sidney Tobis, Verne Dierdorif, First RowfEdward Smith, Virginia Edwards. lrene Hcavilin, Phyllis Hall, Dorothy Pease, Abigail Rowe, Helen Dawson, Phyllis Middlekauf, Vera Hall, Mable Moiitieth. Erorit-Martlizi Alice Burton. BAND Third Row-fHelen Dawson, Harold NVinterberg, Leroy Berry, Mr. Gilbert, Dalton Walf lace, Verle Hiatt, Edward Smith, Artl'.ur Davis. Second Row?Erancis Primm, Verne Dierdorff, Charles Arnold, Leo Wilson, Willard Hanes, lack Dean, Wilfred MeMa1in, Elbert Hall, Elmer Glson, Russell Towle. First Row4Richard Hoffman, Edwin Youtz, Ezmzi Peterniun, Arthur Denny, Walter Howe, Keith Davis, Johnston Green, Harold Kellogg, Lester Bierma, Laurence O'Neil. Eighty-three .--Q TQ X ' ' ' lb SENIOR BOARD s Second RowiMiss Iordan, Mr. Vw7ilson, Marjorie Thornton, John Hoff, Miss Pritchard. First Row7Van Robinson, Elvira Hultman, Marjorie Gustafson, William Ash. Y. W. C. A. April being nature month on the Y. W. calendar, our programs were about the outoffdoors and camp life. As the summer vacation draws near, the Y. W. girls begin to look forward to a period at camp. Any girl who has been at camp is always anxious to go again, and the other girls become inf terested through the meetings we have pertaining to camp and camp life, or the stories the old campers 'tell of the marvelous times they have had there. One meeting was devoted entirely to the singing of camp songs which brought back to the former campers the memories of morning assemblies on the lodge porch, and the camp fires in the evening down by the river or up in the hills. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Lyman were both very kind in giving us talks. They told us about their experiences in the great outfoffdoors and the happiness people who live out of doors find in nature. They also told us many interest' ing facts about animal and plant life, showing'us why that which belongs out of doors should be allowed to stay there. Cn Thursday, April 15, the Y girls held their annual election of next year's oflicers. The election was unusual in that the candidates so nearly tied in the number of votes received. This makes us feel confident that the Y is going to be a live organization next year. The new oHicers are: Phyllis Hall, presidentg Jeanne Hoff, vice-president, Helen Walker, secretaryg Margarita Deihl, treasurerg and Dorothy Sweeney, city council member. Charlotte Bryan. Eighty- four 1 e , ggfs l EUCLIDEAN Fifth Row-Charles Meacham, Harry Simons, Alice Hill, lean Beyer, Mr. Bakalyar, Eleanor Cosson, Robert Alt, Gordon Dufheld. Fourth Row--'Reinhard Huebentlial, Walter' Young, Florence Childers, Anna Fingart, Mildred Child, Vera Palmer, Myrtle Bushong, NVetal Potts, NValter Howe. Third ROW'-'vVYilllll1l1 Wycoff, Zoe Ringrose, Ivlaric Diehl, Corinne Sidener, Ruth Living' stone, Genevieve Callan, Zoe Vincent, Louise Nlachlin, Marie Ringrose, john Con' HWH. . Second flow---Rolla Herman, Florence Bowman, Lucille Howe, Helen Welsli, Rachel Simpson, Mildred Headlce, Mary Elizabeth Hawk, Olive Vsfright, Alice Rothfus, Donald McConnell. First Rowlllobert Crawford, Dorothy Harmon, Marjorie Fredericks, Flossie Wall, Eloise Sidener, Salome Minetor, Eunice Hufford, Gerald Griffith. A most succesful year! The Euclidean Society, though a comparatively young organization at East High School, may well be proud of its record during the past semester. The applications for membership were so numerous that the club was forced to abolish its limit as to membership. It has now passed the half century mark, with applications still coming in. Early in the semester the club gave a social program on the third floor corridor, which afforded an excellent opportunity for old members and new to get acquainted. It was a grand success. On the evening of April 20, the first increment of neophytes was formally initiated into the mysteries of the organization. Cn this occasion many initiates discovered there were many things they had not yet learned. In june, the Society loses by graduation a good number of its mem' bers. While the loss will be keenly felt, it is gratifying to know that there will be a score or more to carry on the good work, and there is every reason to look forward to bigger and better years in the future. Gerald Griffith. Eighty-five .iiuwfg 'a al- BASKETBALL Third Rowxhinsrudc, Haugc, Cullum, Friend, Bettis, Robinson, Vcstre, Rice. Second Row-Anderson, Tlionipson. Gillwert, Olls, johnson, Nelson, Kennedy. First Row--Kernalian, Ullricli, Melilnsky, Vfickliziiii, Savage, Kezisey, Garwood, Borg. SXVIMMING TEAM Second Row-Love, L. Goldberg, xVHlliC1', Birch, B. Goldberg, Nichols. First Row-Cilva, CoHlin, Henry fffaptainj, Porter, Keyes. Eighty-six '31 v-Q' CD rf, 2 gi pn O .9 Q 553-drama CI 21120-O -2 F 4' Pvpfivffff zZ?Oi:'?5'?? Q13 Slmime TQ- ww H4 fVm U mglol '-C1.Wl ym P6 2452522 T mwzfg-:y gic' U,-frvm ...fm ogg 'Q-gffrzzw OQCNEFOBQ EPwU'5-21 pa fl. gary FWS gtxzlnw 5Qr,al,..-Q: Gwnp, gg'-iw O 'QSO oem x Ug,.,,,,PL'N5 W Q, NH Bw I3 Zgmwgfzwi EEEEPQEPLTJ C' D hc 2F35-5:'R1f'gT rv' ,og ?t '7Ucr?ao Of'1 'Tj CNW,-1 tv-1 wr-'FUD' H7'i'4fDi'1C'- fVQe T Ud' 'Tam 1 QCD 'V' 'D -.5 H '1 O 260220 'mm .. gang? Qmww m' 3- in HEQH 5 Bgrn iamc 3 U O.: C '45 K4 ww al-11251 :D QRS- ' F' Z F M2 ziza H Q . 2 352 greg r E f' 232' QUQDC 7 S29 S32 Z P5 f 'OfL 51-WQQ 7' ATF' ,.3 Zr UPI? T EE? 2121 0 Bm... P-1-1C B Hmm m- 3 .O -,yn HG- m P1-1,1 CT... C 'F':sl-' 40 3 ., m we-5 ' 2.2.2 2fVn bf 'P-3 :sg-2 5 4 ' Occn E' --QU 'ago :b 0350 vga : EEG QF: N -' V ' P pgg :jj ggrvx 35' Q 39: ST? I3 F52 Q9 2 :-'g Q53 : Q ' awk '6 5 C 'D z P 9 3' 5 1 X4 l U' 5 2 as S S: F '- 2 ' r.: an Q.. ,Q :E X :s E x Lp' C-1 :' : wi Ei ghtyseven QUILLIAM SAYS: HAT the pupil who would get a record breaking score on the Senior inf telligcnce test, should have retained all his knowledge from infancy to rdolescence. hz-,na HAT even carts and wagons caught the East High spirit while the enerf getic students went from door to door, saying, Papers, any old papers? HAT there are rumors that the boy in the Senior class who received sevf eral votes for the prettiest girl is somewhat flattered. HAT competition is not only the life of trade but it is also the life of a home room. HAT he suggests a spelling trophy be presented to East High engraved with the common terms parallelopiped and jardiniere. HAT Raymond Love should wear a tuxedo when collecting old news' papers and junk so as to distinguish him from the ordinary junkmen. That it would be easier for the boys who spend their noon hours piled on the lawn to keep their trousers pressed if the student council would provide mocks. HAT it never rains but it pours-we had four new additions to the trophy case in one day. HAT a committee of five is said to consist of the man who does the work, three men to pat him on the back, and one to bring in a minority report. But in 301 we can say Everybody works at our house. HAT in the spring his fancies wander to thoughts of a Quillette. -HAT his social calendar has been so Hlled with E. H. social engagements that he is very fatigued. HAT Van Robinson fell off his chair and landed in Olive Wright's lap, Mr. Hoyt fell off his chair a11d landed on the floor. Talk about luck, Olive! HAT love may be like an onion, but he knows one person who says she found it like dynamite. HAT the new curtains in the Public Speaking room should not have been crimson, blue would harmonize better with his eyes when he is making his campaign speeches to the next Quill Staff. HAT the angelic expressions on the little boys' faces in the frontispiece must have been divinely inspired. HAT it takes more than a nice cream colored card, some ink, and a few beaming smiles to make a good grade. HAT he has received the writer's cramp trying to sign all the autograph pages in the Senior Calendars. He delights in filling two pages with an original Thantopsis, thus forcing the owner to buy a new calendar. HAT now that the play east has finally been chosen, Miss Getty is able to go out after dark. Eighty-eight 1: 1'P 1 Q A FXTHLEMTICS DRAKE RELAYS The sports of a track meet are undoubtedly the oldest forms of athletics. The shot put was no doubt originated by our ancestors who threw cocoanuts at each other from the tree tops. The discus throw was soon originated, fer these beings soon found that a round flat rock went farther than a cocoanut. Probably the 440 yard dash was originated when one savage ran from the javelin thrown by another. Gradually there became Hxed in the minds of these people the fact that a man who could excel in any of these things was a hero and deserved fame. ln this way the Olympic games began. These games became the most famous in all history and today are bigg:r than any other track meet in all the world. It is the dream of every boy who is a real sportsf man to take part in the Olympic meet. The Ulympic Games, however, are not the only famous track meets, for almost every college, high school, and grade school sponsors a track meet of some sort. Among these college and university meets the Drake Relays are known to be bigger and better than any other meet in the United States. Great stars from all the West and MidfWest compete in these relays and a great many of the MidfWest High schools compete. East High ranks among the highest of these high schools. This year she made good scores and upheld her honor. ln the half mile relay, with a team compos:d of Zook, Haugc, Lagerquist, and Sabatka, we took third place, making a time of 1:41. In the mile relay, run by Lagerquist, NVartburg, Zook, and I-lauge, we took second place with a record of 3:38. In the 100 yard dash, run by Gullem, we took second place with the time 10:5. EAST WINS STUART MEET The Stuart meet was by far the greatest victory the track team has won this year. The boys went to Stuart with the idea of winning all that they could win and they won in every event they entered. They brought home three cups and a silver runner. In the 2 mile relay, Goodrich, Coles, Wartbtirg, and Matthias made the time of 9:28. In the mile relay, run by Sabatka, Hauge, Zook, and Wartburg, the time was 3:58. In the half mile relay, Sabatka, Zook, Hauge, and Lagerquist made the time in 1:43 3,f10, In the fourth mile run, by Zook, our time was 159. In the half mile run, made by Goodrich, the time was 2:15. In the pole vault, won by Lansrude, our record was 10 feet 4 inches. The shot put record, by Ekwall, was 42 feet 5 inches. The time for the 220 and 100 yard dashes, run by Goodrich, was :24 and :10.5. EAST VS. GRINNELL The Grinnell track meet is one of the most celebrated high school track meets in the state. Our boys went up to Grinnell to defend our honor and they did their best to live up to what we expected of them. We did not win first in all occasions, but we won our share of good places. Lagerquist won third in the 100 yard dash with a time of :10.5, He won first place in the 220 with a record of :23. Zook won first place in the 440 yard dash with a record of 154. Eighty-nine EVOLUTTONOWEHUNDQEDYAQD DASH T f f' W A AWN' ZZ ff , ' T ' ,T 2 7' ww' f L R ? gf' ix If -1. THE CAVENAN ATHLETE ' . ff-N-X amnmg . ' .LW ---1, ' TN 755' T '61 KT 'V Tr THE' GQEEK ATHLETE' THE DUQTTAN ATHLETE T X THE EAST HIGH ATHLETE' 'WJ Q X Sabatka won second in the 440 with a record of :54.4. Our half mile was won by Coles, who made the record of 2:10 3fl0. - Farley won fourth in the mile with a record of 4:54. Gilbert won second in the high jump with a record of 5 feet 6 inches. Lansrude won first in the pole vault with a record of 11 feet 4 inches. Ekwall won third in the shot put with a record of 45 feet 8 inches. Lagerquist, Wartburg, Zook, and Hauge ran the mile relay, making a time of 3:35.7. Lansrude, Wartburg, Zook, and Sabatka ran the half mile relay, making a time of 1:37. At the time The Quill went to press there were no more records available. EAST WINS CITY SWIMMING MEET The swimming season started for East High on December 18, 1925, when Captain Joe Henry and Don Walker went to Iowa City to compete in the mid' western A. A. U. Meet. As a result of this meet, Don Walker won second place in the 50 yard dash, covering the distance in 124, which is remarkably fast time for a high school swimmer, and Joe Henry received Hfth place in the 220 yard dash. Our next meet was the meet with Boone on February 23, 1226, and we had no difiiculty in winning. Our score was 60 and theirs was 5. February 5, the city series began and East High Swam against West High, whom we beat 60f5. On February 12 we had a very ditiicult swimming meet against North High in the North High tank. North High presented the bestgteam that they have turned out in years, and the outcome was rather dubious until the last event. ,ff ,The feature of the meet was Paul. Burch's new one hundred yard back stroke record., He covered the course in 1115.6 and broke the record formerly held by Turbett of East High by about three seconds. The relay team composed of Walker, Smith, Burch, and Henry made fast time in the 160 yard relay. They swam the distance in 1:23.4. Henry and Walker staged a battle in the 100 yard dash, managing to tie for first in 1:5f10. On February 19, East High won their fourth straight victory, beating Roosevelt 49f20. In this meet Henry broke the state record for the 220 yard dashg while Burch, with his old form, again broke the state 100 yard backfstroke record. The new swimming times were 220 yards, 2:35.4 and 1:13.8. In the city meet on February 2627 the team emerged again on top, beat' ing their closest rivals, North High, by thirtyfthree points and winning the meet with a total of fiftyfsix points. Roosevelt finished third, and West fourth. Don Walker of East High won the 40 yards and 100 yards in good time, finish- ing with his characteristic brilliant spurt which has won him fame. Charles Cilva furnished the excitement in the breast stroke event, beating Paul of North by several inches with a powerful finish. The East team captured every first place, and thereby proved their supremacy as city swimming champions for four years in succession. A The boys who won swimming monograms are: 4 THREE RING joe Henry Paul Burch I TWO RING Don Walker Charles Coffland Paul Keyes Charles Cilva ONE RING Ray Porter Ben Goldberg Ted Smith Louis Goldberg N inety-one -uw. TWO RINGS . file THE SWIMMING TEAM East High wins so many swimming meets that it takes for granted that it will win, and therefore often overlooks its swimming team. This year every' one agrees that the present team is the best we ever had. These boys who worked so hard for the glory of our school deserve more than passing applause, and the least we can do is to give them individual writefups in The Quill. Captain Joe Henry scored a total of 45 points all season, winning the 220 yard dash in every start and vying with Wzilkcr with honors in the 100 yard dash. Each won this event twice and tied once, Henry swam anchor man on the 160 yard relay and has won a three ring monogram. He holds the state record for 220 yards. Don Walker is undefeated in his specialty, the 40 yard dash, and swam first on the relay team. He scored a total of 45 points and has won a two ring monogram. He swam the 100 yard dash and rates in the same class as Henry. Ted Smith, a new member of thc team, swam the 40 yard dash, medley relay, and the 160 yard relay. He placed second in the 40 yard dash in every start and was a very important factor on the team. Paul Burch is the outstanding member of the team as a result of his un' ceasing attacks upon the state 100 yard back stroke record. After breaking it three times he decided to let it stand at 1:I3.8, his fastest time. He swam on the relay and medley teams. His total number of points was 25. Charles Cilva stands out as a good competitor. In five starts he has won the I00 yard breast stroke every time against fellows who have had a great deal more experience. He swam the breast stroke in the medley relay teain and was a large factor in winning this event. Cilva scored 25 points. Charles Coflland was honored as the best diver in the city on the city team and has two more years to compete for honors. He scored 25 points in dives alone. Ben Goldberg, who swam the 100 yard backfstroke and 220 yard free style, is entering his Hrst year of competition. He is a willing worker and has won MONOGRAM AWARDS I Every year after the basketball season is over the athletic committee of the Student Council meets and decides who shall deserve monograms. This year a large number of boys were presented with monograms. They are as follows: 5 points. Arthur Borg Richard Rice Welcher Ullrich Keith Kernahan Lloyd Lansrude Byron Friend Harold Garwood Van Robinson Richard Peterson Orran Kennedy Sanford Johnson Otis Selindh Gilbert Vestre Gerhart Hauge Anthony Olls Ivan Thompson George Gibson jack Wickhanm Raymond Keasey Erland Carlson Leland Bettis Richard Nelson Leo Cullum Karl McClusky David Savage Raymond Gilbert Glen Moore TENNIS There are many spring sports to awaken the enthusiasm of a sport fan, and tennis ranks among the highest of these. There is a feeling of real pleasure in getting out the tennis clothes and putting them on for the first time in nine months. There is a thrill in slamming the ball back and forth over the net and winning a victory. East High has many of these enthusiasts and naturally ranks among the best schools of the state. Mr. Williams has figured out a tryfout system in which every one has an equal chance to represent the school, Every player competes with every other player, and at the end of the tryfout season the people with the highest average are chosen for the representative team. They are: The schedule for Karl McCluskey Welcher Ullrich Robert McBeth Orville Hastings Alfred Smith this year was as follows: May 1 East vs. Grinnell at Grinnell. Lorena Cowell Grace Harper Madge Roberts Ruth Mellin May 'S East vs Newton at Des Moines May 7 East vs. Ames at Des Moines. May 11 East vs Newton at Des Moines. May 12 and 13 East vs. West at Des Moines. May 14 East vs Ames at Ames. May 19 and 20 East vs. Lincoln. May 21 East vs. Newton at Newtoni May 26 and 27 East vs. Roosevelt. June 3 and 4 East vs. North. GOLF When Spring comes the thought of a true sportsman turns to golf. One who has never played this fascinating game can never know the thrill which a little white ball bounding over the green can give. To a casual observer all a golf player does is take a crooked stick and whack a little white ball toward a red flag over the hill, tiresomely follow the ball, then repeat the performance. To an experienced golf player the swinging of the crooked stick represents months of trainingg the whack of the club on this ball represents skill won through experienceg the hill represents a barrier to be overcomeg and the red flag in the distance represents a goal to be won as quickly as possiblei There is nothing to compare with the thrill of satisfaction one gains from cutting a 100 score down to 90, to 85, and finally to 80. Art of this kind represents skill and long months of training. Our golf players represent the best of these skilled players and they have done all they can to gain victory for East High. These people deserve a great deal of credit for all the time they have spent in pushing East High toward the top. They are: BOYS GIRLS jack Wickham Jeanne Frink Don Falls Francis Anthony Forest Frakes Erland Carlson John Hall Stanley Tew Stanley Simpson Rex Anthony N mety-fowl' Rowena Grimes Elizabeth Milner Eleanor Cosson Louise Anderson GIRLS' ATHLETICS THE MAKING OF A IVIONOGRAM What could be better for a girl to own than an East High monogram? It isn't the appearance of the red and black felt on the sweater that she prizes. That monogram recalls fond memories of the joy and fun she had in earning it. Who wouldn't want to be in a gymnasium class when Ixiiss Gregg is the instructor? Since she has given us girls individual exercises, we have been much more enthusiastic and more keenly interested in the real work. Now it isn't so hard to go through each exercise when we know we will benent directly through the energy we put in it. It's a great attainment to be able to walk up the shaky ladder without losing balance, and falling hcadfirst. But what matters if we should take a tumble every once in a while? Another good exercise is to roll like a ball! An enjoyable act is climbing the ropes. Oh, how long that rope looks when you're at the bottom! Then after pulling, pushing, and using all of that energy, you Hnally reach the very top. It's a grand and glorious feeling until someone calls out, 'LOh, look at the monkey. We. girls usually get to play some pcppy game at the close of the period, if we go through our exercises diligently. That's truly fun! Tennis is one of the games that every girl wants to learn if she can not play it. It is quite common to see the beginners knock the balls up and over the fence several times in one set. The junior and senior Round Robins always arouse a great deal of excitement around the courts. The winners of these games are chosen for the city high school tournament. The joy of serving on one of East High's teams comes once in a lifetime. Those who have lost have enjoyed the game and look forward to the next season with the idea that they will work harder than ever and make the team. That's a great game! It's so much fun for a bunch of girls to follow the creek and stop at some inviting spot to build a ire and cook dinner. Everyone insists that the egg fried as hard as a brick over the fire tastes much better than the food she gets at home. That clean dirt gives everything a certain flavor that can't be found elsewhere. The only thing that does prove provoking is to return to school and see a snapfshot of yourself in a most ungraceful pose over the little smokf ing fire. Is isn't customary for a girl to want such pictures circulating in the hands of her classmates. Catherine Berner. THE GIRLS' ATHLETIC LEAGUE CIRCUS The East High Girls' Athletic League sponsored a circus for the physical education departments of North, West, Roosevelt, and Lincoln, Friday, April 9. As the guests arrived they were given tags marked with name of some circus animal. Each guest was to sit at the table in the cafeteria, which was marked with the name of the animal on his tag. Each group which was sit' ting at the same table was asked to compose and sing a song about the animal it was representing. The clever songs about Zebras, Monkeys, Camels, and Elephants which were the result of this request furnished a great deal of amuse' ment for every one. After supper had been served, everybody retired to the gymnasium where a circus rivaling the famous Barnum and Bailey's performance was staged- elephants, cowboys, tumblers, midgets, bicycle riders, clowns, tight rope walk' ers, dancers, and fat ladies performed with a show of remarkable ability. The clown band from Roosevelt High furnished music for dancing the remainder of the evening. Lorena Cowell. N inety-five I A -mummy I POLK COUNTY MEMORIAL In John Burke Park on East Sixth and University Avenue, there has ref cently been completed a beautiful monument in memory of the Polk County men who served in the World War. The monument shows an angel standf ing with her fingers upon the tablets of Necrologyg standing opposite him is a young Roman soldier with helmet and shield, also looking at the books, at his feet are a German helmet, a gun and an American helmet. Under the monument the following words are printed: 'LErected in grateful remembrance of the men from Polk County who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War that government by the people shall be maintained and that liberty shall not perish from the earth. Among the many men who made the supreme sacrifice are ten East High boys. They are john H. Burke, for whom the park was named, Earl G. Anderson, Fred T. Eberle, Theodore Kime, Miles W. McBeth, Fred O. Mc' Nulty, john R. Patterson, Elmer Spears, Edmond Sterzing, and Ralph Whittle. BALDWIN-PATTERSON POST The American Legion post, recently organized on the east side, has now one hundred and fifty members, but the post hopes to have five hundred members by june when the permanent charter is to be granted. The meet' ings are held at the K. P. Hall, on the second and fourth Monday of each month. This post was named for john Patterson, a graduate of East High, who was killed in action. john Patterson Road was also named for him. Among thc recently elected officers, Pete Walters, sergeantfatfarms, and W. E. Baldwin, on the executive committee, are from East High. CLASS OF '86 HOLDS REUNION A reunion of more than ordinary interest was that of the Class of 1886 of the East High School, held October 16, 1925, in the Younker tea room. After the thirtyfnine years since their graduation, there were seven members of the class present out of a class numbering twentyfseven. Mrs. Arthur Hanger and Mrs. T. C. Hopkins entertained them at a six o'clock dinner, in honor of Mrs. Ella Briggs Wisdom of California, visiting in Des Moines, after an absence of twenty years. The class picture was in evidence and informal conversation and reminiscences constituted the prof gram. Mrs. Minnie McGlothlen Rothrock of Cakland, California, and Mrs. Lilis Griffiths Ross of Des Moines, both members of the class of 1887, were guests. Members of the class present were Mamie Nicholson Conrad, Minnie Clam' pitt Whinery, Lizzie Thomas Hanger, Kate Nagle Davis, Ella Briggs Wisdom, Elvie Bennett and Eleanor Goodwin. The following was the sentiment on the place cards: All to myself, I think of you, Think of the things we used to do, Think of the things we used to say, Think of each happy yesterday. Sometimes I sigh, sometimes I smile, But I keep each olden golden while All to myself. Ninety-seven Q 'iff ALUMNI IN MUSIC We ind that many East High graduates are members of prominent Glee Clubs. Dean Lightfoot is with Drake University Men's Glee Club. Louise Batchelor is a member of the Women's Glee Club of the Chamber of Commerce. Arthur Kellogg, '24, is one of the Penn College Men's Glee Club which entertained East High students during the noon period on April 8, 1926. Ola Peterson is taking a course in music at Drake University. Roland Lash, 20, was a member of the East 'High Glee Club during the entire four years of his high school course and was in the cast of the operetta Pinafore in 1920. He is now a member of the Association Glee Club of Des Moines Y. M. C. A. This Glee Club held its annual spring concert May 4, at the Hoyt Sherman Auditorium. It engaged Phradie Wells, brilliant young soprano, from the Metropolitan Opera House, as a feature soloist. EAST HIGH GRADUATES IN LITERARY FIELDS Allen Ashby, former Athletic Editor of The Quill, after graduating from East High, attended Grinnell for one year. He is now Sports Editor and Advertising Manager of the Bystander. When the parks are open, he is to have charge of Good Park Playground. Recently he married Robertha Peterf son, also a graduate of East High. Hazel Swanson, a member of the Honorary journalistic Fraternity, was one of the students of Journalism at Iowa State University who edited the Des Moines Register for one day. Harry Hartwick, former Editor of The Quill, is now a student in the Art Department of Iowa State University. A short story, A Life, which he had written was published in the Iowa Literary magazine. Eugene Grifiith is on the editorial staff of the Green Gander at Ames. Margaret Marnette is doing quite extensive literary work at Ames. A letter from her telling more of her work appears on the next page. K ALUMNI IN COLLEGE East High is proud of its graduates who are receiving high scholarship rates in college. At Ames, Susan Budd, William B. Kennedy, and Ethel Lext are among the one hundred students who rate highest in scholarship records for the fall quarter of the year. Robert Yohe was one of a few pupils who got all L'A's at Drake Uni' versity. Although Stanley Wilson is only a freshman in the University of Ohio, he is a prominent member of the Debating Team. Besides this he is doing satisfactory work in school. Dorothy Purinton and Irene Storey are members of the Sigma Lambda sorority. Henry Dahlberg and Vincent Hollander are attending the State Univer- sity of Iowa. Harry Lindbloom, '25, was elected president of the sophomore class at Ames. Jean Carroll has been recently appointed dean of the school of commerce and finance at Drake University. He plans to spend next year at Harvard for graduate study. Ninety-eight Q X LETTERS FROM GRADUATES Irene Storey, secretary to the officers of the Iowa Coal Operators' Assocaf tion says: I always look forward to receiving the Quill and believe some very good copies have been turned out this year. Of all the copies I think the june Number is always the best. To a certain extent, this is the best means of keep' ing the alumni in contact with the school. Margaret Marnette, '24, who was the Senior class poet and a member of the Senior Quill, gives the following interesting account of her work in Ames: I am taking journalism and have recently been elected Literary Editor of the 'Bomb of '26,' and I am a member of both the 'Student' and the 'Green Gander' editorial staffs. I'm trying to make the Home Economics Magazine, 'The Homemaker,' but I am just attempting the business and not the editorial staff. I won the first prize for the 'Gander' contest last quarter, and so far I have a good chance this quarter'-so some of the rest of the staff say. Ames is surely Hne I think and the people are very nice to me. But then everyone has always been so, especially during my East High school days. Raymond Hamilton, '26, is delegate to the international Y. M. C. A. convention. He tells about his work and his proposed trip in the following letter written from New York: I have a temporary position here, I will hold until about the first of July. The first of July I will sail on the S. S. Majestic to Southhampton, England. At Southampton I will get another boat for Helsingfors, Finland, where I am to attend the International Convention of the Y. M. C. A. After the convention I expect to return to the United States and enter a college here in the East. ALUMNI PROMINENT IN DRAMATICS The Plain Talk of April 22, 1926, says: V Eugene Kuefner, who has one of the leads in the play, And Home Came Ted, has proven himself to be a very adept representative of the Bowery district of New York. Mr. Kuefner, who, by the way, is a former East High track star, will be remembered as having a part in the play, In Walked Jimmy, which was given by the VVhofDo players last year. This year he portrays the part of Skeets Kelly, a goodfnatured slangy young fellow from New York. Mr. Kuefner has a pleasing stage personality and will score a knockout on Thursday evening, May 6, when the play will be given at East High. Masile Dalby, Ruth Thomas, and Frances Kirkham, graduates of East High, also have parts in the play And Home Came Ted. East High ought to be especially interested in this play because, not only are there several grad' uates in the cast, but the play is directed by Mrs. Miller, our former dramatic ALUMNI VISITORS . Thoughts of East High do not fade in the minds of graduates when they leave the school and enter the colleges and universities or a business. As proof of this there have been a number of visitors in our school recently. Allen Ashby, George Bourland, John Woodmansee, Margaret Cronland, Mary Hayne, Eugene Griffith, and Roger Tornell. George Bourland is boxing and is now the state heavyweight champion. Roger Tornell is working for the Rock Island in Chicago. He was in Des Moines for the Drake Relays and called on his friends at East High. director. Ninety-nine 3 iii' X ks WEDDINGS June is not the only month for weddings as may be seen by the number of announcements of marriages in March, April and May. The following are a few concerning East High graduates which we have noticed: Mr. James S. Coventry of East High, married Miss Mildred Humphreys, on March 4. Mr. Coventry is the district manager in southeastern Iowa for the Maytag Company. Mr. Carl R. Dwyer, a graduate from East High, married Miss Mary Colvin, March 29. Mr. Dwyer is a member of the Phi Delta fraternity and is work' ing with the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. Miss Helen Louise McCoy chose Easter Sunday as the date for her mar' riage to Mr. James N. Hunt. Miss McCoy is a graduate of East High and of the Capital City Commercial College. A May wedding was that of Miss Maurine Sandahl and Mr. Davis Weir. After graduating from East High school, Miss Sandahl attended the University of Iowa, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. The marriage of Miss Florence Lucille Peisch, East High alumna, to Mr. Chet Burham took place Saturday, May 14. For the past three years Miss Peisch has been employed in the actuarial department of the Central Life Inf surance Company. Another May wedding is that of Miss Ruth J. Schoen and Frank H. Leslie, which took place May 27. After Miss Schoen was graduated from East High, she was employed by the Central Life Insurance Company. Mr. Leslie at' tended East High and Des Moines University and is at present employed by the Yeomen Insurance Company. A wedding which should be of special interest to students of East High is that of Miss Ethelyn Cohen and Mr. Mose Swartz, both of whom are gradu- ates of East High. Besides being an alumna, Miss Cohen has been a teacher of English in East High for several years. We are sorry to lose Miss Cohen but we wish herevery joy. Mr. Swartz is the state advertising manager for the Palais Royal stores. DO YOU KNOW THAT: ' Bertha Clarke and Gladys Ward are 'working with the Berkeshire Life Insurance Company. Sarah Early, '23, is with the Banker's Life. James Hulse, '23, works at the Rock Island Railroad Company. Ray Shaw, '25, is attending Iowa State College at Ames. Bessie Seaman is working with the Board of Parole at the State House. Naomi Porter is working at Ginsbergs Furniture Company. Millie Clarke is with Davidson's Furniture Company. Lucille Nims is teaching at Saylor School in this city. Dorothy DeBie has a position in the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank. Hazel Watson, '25, is also working with the Banker's Life Company. Beulah Ellison has a position with the Charles Hewitt Company. Marjorie Hutton, '24, is clerk of the Des Moines Playground Association. Howard Park, '23, has been attending Grinnell College. Dorothy King is working at Mandelbaum's. Louis Danes is a salesman in Waterloo. Clifford Gray ,'24, and Ruth Graham, '25, are working in the Plumb Jewelry Company. One Hundred S fjfjEXCHFN'G'ElQl.llQ Al The Quill receives favorable mention from the School of Journalism of Iowa City, Iowa. We are quoting a part of the letter received: From beneath a pile of a few hundred exchanges the writer and his cohorts have finally emerged with what they consider to be the best editorial of the last month. The winner is the Austin Sentinel of Austin, Minnesota, and the title of the editorial is 'Flower of the Middle Westf The student who wrote the editorial will receive a copy of the recent book, 'Getting the News,' by Prof. William S. Maulsby. Needless to say, a great deal of difficulty was experienced in trying to decide on the best editorial. There were so many good ones that two other journal' ists had to be called in to make the final decision. Editorials which deserve favorable mention are: 'Competence Discovered,' The Quill of East High, Des Moines. The writer of the editorial which won this distinction is Ruth Loizeaux, Alumni Editor of the Quill Staff. The same editorial won Ruth a place on the staff. The Quill of East Des Moines, Iowa, has long envied the college papers because of the national honor societies of journalism which have aided their papers through suggestions and criticisms. We are printing below an article from 'LThe Echoes of Council BluHs, Iowa, which tells of the society now organized for the benefit of high schools: A SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS ATTENTION! Miss Jennie G. Rice, faculty adviser of The Echoes, was elected second vicefpresident of the Quill and Scrollf' newly orf ganized national honor society of journalism, at its formal organif zation in the old capitol building in Iowa City, Saturday, April 10. Miss Rice is one of the twentyffive founders of this organization, sponsored by Iowa university school of journalism, which plans to have a chapter in all leading high schools, supporting a worthy publication. The purpose of this society is to promote the advancement of journalism as a profession and to raise the standards and ideals of high school journalists and publications. The members of the so' ciety are of three classes: Active, honorary and supervisors. To be ranking scholastically in the upper third, of his class, be active in journalistic work, and be recommended by the local supervisors are the necessary requisites for membership. Here is a fine chance for all schools to be recognized as belonging to a national organization, one quite worth while. AS OTHERS SEE US Dear Exchange Editor: The Sentinel, on whose staff I am Exchange Editor, is very anxious this year to receive a large number of very fine high school papers. We believe you have an excellent high school paper and would like to exchange with you regularly, every month. In the past we have been very glad to receive your paper and found much in it of interest to us. By exchanging with us we know and hope you will be greatly benefited, for we feel that there will be much of interest to you in our paper. Thus the exchanging of papers will be of mutual aid. One Hundred One ...-QT? ei Zig, Our comments will be given in a friendly and helpful manner, for we wish to establish friendly relationships among all our exchanges. Very sincerely, Stella McGrogan, The Sentinelf' Leisenring, Pa. Dear Sir: We are revising our magazine exchange list this semester with a view to seeking those publications which are attempting to give an outlet for the more literary types of writing in the high schools. We shall send you under separate cover a copy of each of our issues so far this year as well as our future ones. May we have a similar exchange with you? Sincerely yours, Lucile Hildinger, The Messenger, Wichita High School, Wichita, Kansas. Your magazine is one of our best exchanges and we have been missing it a great deal. We would like very much to add you to our list again. Cherry and White, Williamsport, Pa. The Quill is published four times a year by East High students. It is in the form of a magazine, very neatly and attractively made up. In this first issue of the school year appear the pictures of the 1925 summer. Railsplitter, Lincoln High, Des Moines, Iowa. 'The Quill' of Des Moines, Iowa, is a publication of which we are en' vious. There are very few schools that can afford to print photographs. We wonder whether or not you have an Annual such as our Royal Blue, which we publish in addition to our Eh Kah Nam. We like your method of dis' tributing news throughout the book. Snaps are always welcome to the eye, but why not have more on one page? Your school printing department is certainly commendable. Your jokes are new and good. 'LEh Kah Nam, Walla Walla, Washington. AS WE SEE OTHERS . I, ' In looking through our exchanges, we find that Lincoln High, Des Moines, Iowa, publishes The Railsplitterf' a well balanced paper, full.of interesting editorials, snappy news and comical jokes. The Bumble B of Boone, Iowa, has an interesting paper. We were particularly attracted by the exchange department. We would suggest some snaps. Your heading is certainly fine. Marshalltown High School, which publishes L'The Pebbles, added to their last issue of April 13, a Senior Supplement, printed on pink paper. We liked the cartoon in this issue. The front page of L'The Echoesf' of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is very well balanced and is very presentable. Why don't you try to print at least one picture in each issue? Let us suggest to The Rustleru of Fremont, Nebraska, that you lengthen your Did You Ever column. It is very good. We like our college papers. They contain many good Writeups as well as clever ideas. One Hundred Two I U !fJ 0KEs awe ww emacs? Q Q N 1? THE BASHFUL GOOP ncA1v?'X Rscrrep, A Q7 X ,W , A Q PST! LEMMESEE THAT PROBLEM Wm. YA 'P , fl- ,' ig .K f Q Q THE GOOP WHO NEVER 1GET5 Has own Lessons Q QQ W ,W Xl. 1 THE REASON SOME G IRL S DONT GET THEIR LESSONSQ fy- AH! THATS U x W RON G! Z 1 f Av ff J A - A 4 ' , , FJ wr , F lx .n ,sl ,- giJOPg'HAT TALKSJQ JH gN 0M?BODY Rfgfrnmow- s -M MQ e gli FUNNY PUNNYGRAPHS We have just read of a petrified girl. She' was probably rocked too much in her infancy. If one doesn't eat for seven day, it makes one weak. The man who rises to the occasion should know when to sit down. Occasionally we rise to majestic heights--fbut it's all a tall bluff. About the best thing to do for a living is to continue breathing. The ordinary strapfhanger has complaint of long standing. The Collegiate flivver is considered afmerifcan. An optimist is a fellow who is pleased at a puncture because it isn't a blowout., He said he lived in a mansion- but it was only a stall. We call Tom, Tommyg John, I0hU11Y3 so why not call Al Alley ? A clock is the only thing that we can think of that keeps right on workf ing after it strikes. ' The one man who succeeds by letf ting things slide is the trombone player. It isn't what you get in this world that counts, it's what you get byk with. . A girl in the kitchen is worth two in the parlor. I No danger of the clothesline break' ing now. One Hundred Four ECONCMY OF THE WORST KIND The cheapest Guy 'I ever Knew, was the Kind Papa Who gave the kids A nickel each, To go To bed without Supper, Stole them back Whilst the kids Slept peacefully on, And made them go Without breakfast For losing their Nickels. He: I have a split lip. She: So have I. Let's go to church. Man fishing: You better run along to school now, sonny. Boy: No: I have to write a comf position today on the ish, and I want to see how one looks. Sociable Mistress: And where's your daughter, Sarah? Servant: Well, ma'am, to tell you de troof, she was so useless round de house dat I done sent her out in ser' vice. Customer: Have you any fine' tooth combs? Clerk: No, but I can let you have some Hne tooth brushes. The teacher gazed sorrowfully at the small boy who had stolen an apple from one of his schoolmates. Bear in mind, james, the teacher said, that these temptations can easily be resisted if you turn a deaf ear to themf' The boy looked solemnly at her. But, teacher, he said, I haven't got a deaf ear. New Spring Styles il- Our new Spring assortments are the best we have ever shown-more new styles, more new patterns, more new colors-the latest fabrics and weaves-all the new and novel style ideas-eready for you in endless array. 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Tie H.-Q 1 1 1 51.1 teef -if LALIFORNIA ::'ii it KENT 5 'i fi 1 Prices 32.50 up to 518.00 nf.: I lifl .lf '-'i Q01 1-.. 1 V Fresh Tennis Balls g HOPKINS-MCKEE SPURTING GOODS N- ,, , . i l u ' f nn-f 'W ' 0 A Walnut 21 412 Seventh St. Roasted dqily in Des Moines One Hundred Seven ' cup AUEQQQAQH ALBUM' AQQQJ 5 MX MLLJ ' mafimifffffy f-QR-1'ffe me W MMT 5233 Zwiizgf 3 'R Bm . iaffjdfftm ZQQQQZ . QMS 4032622 Whei 7' RAX sis 'kaxx and-if ll L Om Uvvxv EZTQWMWWW My aka? nf-A1 'UV i Qwiftiw www i You've noticed that d Fom time to time, We inte d h A l' 1 h B h S4-4-A.,xLX alll X! H5525 . KKK 0 me' , I Complete Your Higher Education Cll' Drake Universit RADUATES of East High School are cordially in- vited to complete their higher education at Drake University. Drake offers you complete, standard courses in six col- leges-Liberal Arts, Bible, Education, Law, Commerce and Finance, and Fine Arts. In spirit-traditions-ideals-and scholastic honors, no school in the land can offer you more than Drake. This institution is a member of the Missouri Valley Con- ference and is recognized as one of the leading co-educa- tional institutions of the Middle West. Aside from two state institutions, it is th'e largest school in Iowa. DRAKE RANKS HIGH IN SCI-IOOLASTIC STANDARDS A LL important standardizing agencies accord Drake the highest scholastic ranking. That means that credits earned here are accepted by all institutions in the United States and abroad. Des Moines-the great capital city of the state of Iowa!- offers Drake students many opportunties for profitable part- time employment to defray all or a part of their college ex- penses. At this time about 75 per cent of the young men and women attending Drake are engaged in part-time work. Taking 'everything into consideration, the cost of a high- er education at Drake is most moderate. Decide now to enroll in Drake when you have completed your Work at East High. For complete information and catalog address the registrar. Drake University DES MOINES, IOWA One Hundred Nme :zoozoozoozovzootoofoo:oo:oo:oo:oozoo:oo:oo:oozoo:oo:ufoo:oozulu:oozoozoozoozoozuznzoozoofoofoofoofvofoofny -ozntoozoofnfoo:oozoofoozoofoozoo:oo'oo'n:u:n:..? ff: 31 0:0 3, 0 0 vto 9:0 0 ,ig O O 2 d l J F k 1.1 a e on unior roc s as' 0:0 A , i ' I 0 0 4 o 3 3 rg and Coats Iii rg: :sz '80 .io :zz :zz 30 I 3, 30 .xo ft' QxQ 0:0 aio 0 o . V Q ff' With Other Smart Styles ff. O O Q Q 3 . jx: in the jf: fx. Qzg 0:0 .xg 'S' ' I 0 , aio 9 Q Q Q X . Q 1:2 hmzor Mz55e5 Shop If 3: 3: 'S' I 1 w f v A 'X' 41. THIRD FLOOR---SOUYHJEASIU .:. rg: I xg: 31 ' I , 32 exe Q exe 'xv .zo 43. J. 4. I .2. Q O Iii . . OSO OXO OzO OSO OXO OEO tO 3. O O OzO OXO OXO OXO OXO OXO O:O OxO OXO OXO OXO OXO OXO OSO OXO O:O x. X. 8. O O OXO OXO QSO OzO OXO .f. lo OxO 9zO OxO O30 OxO OzO OXO OXO OSO OSO OXO O80 OzO .:. . . OXO .f. ENGLISHfA LATE REVISION A boy left the farm and got a job in the city. He wrote a letter to his brother in which he said: Thursf day we autoed out to the Country Club, where we golfed until dark. Then we motored to the beach for the weekfendf' The brother on the farm wrote back: Yesterday we buggied into town and baseballed all afternoon. Today we muled out to the cornfield and geefhawed until sundown. After we had suppered we piped for a while. After that we staircased up to our room and bedsteaded until the clock lived. NICE THERE WAS SOMETHING IN HIS HEAD Mother: There is not another boy in town as clever as my Charles. A Friend: Yes go on, how's that? Mother: Well, look at these chairs. My Charles made them out of his own head and he has enough wood left to make an arm chair. One Hundred Ten LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE When to remove the shoes: When in bed. When taking a bath. When coming in late. When swimming. . When changing socks. ANT1QUEs is RIGHT! Woman in department store: I should like to see some petticoats. Floorwalkcr: Antiques-, sixth floor, madam. I THINGS THAT DIDN'T WORRY WASHINGTON. I Where to find a place to park. How to fill out an income tax ref turn. Prohibition enforcement. The price of gasoline. Static. She: Can you drive with one hand? He: feagerlyj Yes. She: Then have an apple. I AUTOGRAPH ALBUM---CONTINUED Wwxzgiiifixmf milk VA Wm M ww wg 4 ' Q , M gm . if AME, IZRLLWMMJ 1 f Coc6ffQQ9y LN? wkwmw xgZZ QM? f fm? 'ik Lf? f o ' li if MX QW M 5 XX X ' bww! W! A C ?w-Q X Q7 4 I W A CAT-ALOG A grammar school boy handed in the following composition on 'LCats. Cats that's meant for little boys to maul and tease is called Maultease cats. Some cats is rekernized by how quiet their purs is and these is named Puff sian cats. The cats what has very bad tempers is called Angorie cats. And cats with deep feelins is called Feline cats. I don't like cats. A RETORT COURTEOUS? Miss Doe fanxious to put him at his easel: What an enjoyable dance! Your step exactly suits mine. Mr. Nutt: I'm so glad, I know I'm a wretched dancer. Here's something queer, said the dentist. You say this tooth has never been worked on before, but I find small flakes of gold on my inf strumentf' I think you have struck my back collar button, moaned the victim. X .. nxsb i-.,...., , , Drink Flynn Milk And Be Healthy Milk drinkers have been leaders in all countries and all ages. The Flynn Dairy Company, founded by eminent physicians to give Des Moines a safe and dependable milk supply, years ago introduced and constantly maintains the highest known hygienic standards. Flynn Perfectly Pasteurized Milk in the schools has played its part in promoting education: in the home, it has been a leading factor in assuring vigorous healthg in ho- tels, restaurants and tea rooms, it has contributed to business and professional progress. Much of the advancement of Des ,Moines in recent years is directly attributable to the steadily increas- ing use of Flynn, the Best Milk. A Bottle of Flynn Is a Bottle of Health SEVENTH AND UNIVERSITY PHONE MARKET l046 C. C. TAFT CO. Wholesale FRUITS CANDIES CIGARS DELICIA A Perfect Spread for Bread One Hundred Twelve WPIERE FAITH IS WEAK Tell a man there are 267,543,201 stars and he will believe you, but if a sign says, Fresh Paint! he will make a personal investigation. TRUE? Teacher: If it wasn't for me, you'd be the biggest dumbbell in the whole school.-Ex. From another theme: After three years of skating, my feet grew too large for the skates and they were handed down to my brother. This must be true heredity! He: Why did your father get that big bulldog? She: Oh, just for company. He: Not for yours, I hope. THE IDEA! Dumb: Bring me a ham sandwich. Waiter: With Pleasure. Worse yet: No, with mustard. Interior Finish Asphalt Frames Shingles and Garage Doors Roofing Sash and Doors Clark's Fish Market A Full Line of Sea Foods in Season Quality Merchandise N. S. Nielsen Lumber Guaranteed In ll C0 pa y Fish and Oysters Fresh Daily 640 East Grand Ph. Maple 125 420 S W ,nh Ph Mkt 710 Courteous treatment to all WALTER E. BARNES Barber Shop and Bath Room Capital City Bank Building As a matter of personal pride and business judgement- Make an investment in GOOD APPEARANCE. RELIANCE Cleaners 81 Dyers WALNUT 1499-W Prop. ROY POWELL OFFICE---E. Nth and THOMPSON PLANT---E. 14th and HULL AVE. NORMAL TRAINING FLAPPERS Eunice Huf F ord Vera A L tman Dorothy H A rmon P roudfit Geneva Mabel P ooler Blanch E Hoovel Mild R cd Headlee Carolyn Lewi S wonder why the Mr. jones: I good old names, Patience and Prudf ence, are never us-cd any more? Mr. Stephens: I clon't know, but I do know if I had two daughters I would name them Extravagance and Hysteria. Mr. Russell: You are absent' minded: you are twenty minutes late for swimming. Ben Goldberg: Well, you see, I left my watch home and when I went to take it out to see if I had time to go back and get it, I didn't have it with me. Reinhard Heubenthal has a job at last. Whats he doing? lxiiller's livery stable has some horses that won't take the bit, so Rein- hard has to talk to them till they yawn. Assembly Speaker: What is it a sign of when a high school man never passes anything? Back Row: Poor table manners. Policeman: Keep inside those ire lines there. Young lady: But I'm a reporter. Policeman: If you want to know about the iire read it in tomorrow's paper. Grace Nichols: Dorothy calls her beau syrup now. Alice Geisler: How come? G N.: What else could she call a refined sap? Helen Blades: So your brother made the team? Wilma Mourer: Oh, I wouldn't say that, but, of course, he helped. Mr. Burton: What can I do for fall' ing hair? Miss Hammer: Jump out of the way. Gerald Griffith: My girl has a beautiful embroidered handkerchief which she claims cost twenty dollars. Charlotte Bryan: Twenty dollars! Thats a lot of money to blow in. One Hundred Thirteen cocoaooooooooooooooooooao-sooo o0.vo,oo,oo.oo.oo.oo.oo.oo,nfs,o4,oo.oo,oo,oo.oo.oo,oo.oo'oo.oo.oo.oo,oo,n,oo'oo.n,oo. Liberal Arts Education and Nor- mal o o Q o o o o 9 v o u,oo,oo.4o.u.oo.oo.oo.vo.oo. Engineering ooooaooooooo oo'oo,oo.n.oo.oo.oo,oo.oo.oo.oo,oo. Pharmacy Music Dramatic Art, Pub- lic Speaking, Play Coaching o 4 4 Q o Q o o Q o o oo.ofoQoo.u'oo,oo.oo.oo.u.oo,oo,u. '! ! 2 Z 2 Z'4 2 Z0! I Z Z r. 't-tv! Q' 'Z Z Z Z Z I Z Z ! ' O 3 cu E E is :G Q. '11 S IL cm 2 'iii xo Dx? x 30 X0 C 'f so 0 fi 0:6 2 m 3' tb 80 X. X. .XI 026 O26 in ff- S 'E' 0 O m OXO OXO U3 .f. 0x0 6:0 'Q C fi: Z .g. 10 3' O O C 4. O O m O89 q 3. OXO m 3. OXO - . :zo i 3. 0x0 wc O80 O50 Slczna'czra' Courses, gifuerz by an able faeu!z'y--- .ll-1 Drawing and Paint- ing Business: Economics and Administra- tion. Bachelor of Science in Education with Major in Physical Education Bible Study ,W Athletic Coaching Plan lo enroll in ilzix fzome .vehool John W. Million, A. M., President Highland Park, Des Moines Phone Market 1538 Summer School Opens June 6-I I ooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooqoooooooaoooooooooo . .oo,n,oo,u,u,oo,oo,oo,oo,oo,oo,u,soya oo oo u.u,o4.oo.n.u.o O,M,n,oo,N,n,n,N,0 o.oo.n.u,oo,oo,oo,oo.oo.n.oo,oo.oo,oo,oo.oo.oo.oo.n,u.oe Ear af--- Bishops- Cafeteria 71l Locust Street Wingate Co., Costumers Where East High students find a warm welcome 543 Fifth Street Market 971 QUALITY SERVICE Bruner's Pharmacy E.'14th and Thompson Phone Market 1112 Prescriptions Called for and Delivered LISTEN TO TI-IIS! Cnce upon a time there was a little freshie who couldn't talk. Finally, all his teeth were pulled, and he then found he could talk as much as any' one, in fact, he was talking all the time, One day when he took out his false teeth, he found the reason for all this, for written on them were the words, L'For Girls Only. Miss Gabriel: Are you sure this is entirely original? Carroll Hearshman: Well, you may find a few of the words in the dictionary. Mr. Peterson: Is Ray Penny a good chemistry student? Miss Church: Good, I'll say he is. He's got the acids eating out of his hands. Customer: Do you carry cook stoves? Clerk: Madam, my name is Simp- son-not Sampson. VERSE OR WORSE Sometimes I sit and medit8 Upon the terrible tricks of f8 Which.keeps me still a celib8 Ah, cruel f8. I want a IOder maid named K8 To love me and be my m8 My love is so very gr8 I cannot WS. O E8 be9! be4 2 18, Relieve me of this single st8 And when I've 1 this maid sedh We'll oscul8. , -Borrowed. John Henry in a nizithematics exam: How far are you from the correct answer? A Maurice Lansrude: Two seats. Moritz Matthias: How is the, shoe business? Morris Jacobs: It is very trying-- off and on. THE UTICA I.8iA.FRlEDLICH C0- lawals Greatest vlpparel Store Sterlinewear 2-Pant Suits A blue suit-a grey or tan will play the im- portant roles in the Spring Wardrobe of Well - dressed e v e r y young man. In Ster- lingwear you will find the correct model, fab- ric and shade. One Hzmdred ' Fifteen L. w. HOLLEY sz SONS Co. Bogigginixagggwggtgles Stationers Printers IHC. Marking Device Makers F. A. BREDIMUS, Manager 902 VValnut Street 100-102 E. Grand Ave. Mkt. 2516 Des Moines, Iowa Fan Fold Billers Duplicators SONG HITS What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry?-Bill MCGreW Prisoner's Song.WVera Altman. I Love My Baby.-James McGrevey. Five Feet Two.-Frances Brown. Sometime.-Norman Parsons. Always.-Beryl Pattison. I Never Knew.-Raymond Love. Sweet Child.-Virginia Edwards. V Don't Wake Me Up, Let Me Dream.-Waldemar lllian That Certain Party.--Opal Harsh. Show Me the Way to Go Home.---john Hoff. Who.-Rosabelle Houston. Sleepy Time Gal.-Dorothy Lindberg. Thanks for the Buggy Ridewjane Devin. Remember.-Lucille Harnhlin. Collegiate Blues.-Clarence Reynolds. Too Many Parties.--Virginia jones. Patronize The Advertisers They Patronize Us The advertisements in THE QUILL are not only an expression of appreciation on the part of the advertis- ers of the patronage extended them by the students, but they are also an invitation to all East High School students to Visit their stores in the future. The adver- tisers have helped to make this issue a success. Let's Boost for the Advertisers! One Hundred Sixteen A. B. Ogden ENG134 9 S 46 is 3 2 6? Qf YS 4 QQ OZWN6 PHOKOQB Phones: YValnut 3939-3940 704 PQ Walnut Street P. W. Hedlund Everybo Bread dy' for Everybody TR' Des Moines Bakery S Company Des Moines M. ZINSMASTER, Pres. GOOD VISION BROGUES Mr. Cosson: Well, what did you Where are you from? see at the football game? South Dakota. Eleanor: Oh, I saw Ethel's new Nlvly! You don't talk like a south- furs and Tommy D0dd's second wife ernerf' and a darling coat trimmed with -- beaver. Little Boy: Father, are you still -4- growing? William Ogilvie: What was your Father: Why, Son? sister so mad about last night? Litlle Boy: Well, what makes your Edwin Anderson: She sent me to head stick out above your hair? the drug store for some cold cream, ---- and I got ice cream. That was the Mother: Come here, Johnnie. I coldest they had. have some good news for you. 4- Johnnie: Yes, I know, Brother is Esther Abrahamson: Have you home from college. seen Al? Mother: How did you know? Edna Rubinson: Al who? Johnnie: My bank won't rattle any Esther: Alcohol. Kerosene him more. yesterday. Ain't benzine since. Gasof -'-- line against a lampfpost and took a ANTONYMS? naphtha, and Dynamite run olf with Beg pardon, are you a prize fight- him. er? H L'I'm a pugilistfnot a prize fight' Ray Fletcher. Why the sideburns? er. I suppose you're one of them ref Delbert Podrebarac: It only takes porters, half as long to shave. No, I'm a journalist. One Hundred Seventeen ArthurG.Hanger Jeweler and Optometrist 526 East Locust St. Headquarters for the A Standard East High Rings and Pins Diamondsebeautiful, snappy stones set in the very latest ring lIlUllHtlIlgS. An elegant line of VVrist A YVatches for ladies and gentle- ' men. Our prices are excep- tionally low. WHAT WOULD A MILLION DOLLARS DO? Gentleman: What would you do with a nickel if l gave you one? Hoho tsarcasticallyj: Get a new suit, mister, an' some supper, an' a nights lodgin', an' breakfast an' din' ner tomorrow. Gentleman: My good fellow, here's a quarter. Go and support yourself for the rest of your life. Jack: You've got a had cold, Pete. Pete: Yeh. Jack: How'd you get it? Pete: l slept in a field last night and someone left the gate open! Mother fwho has aspirations for her daughtefs radio voicel: Do you think, professor, that my daughter will ever be able to do anything with her voice? Prof: Well, madam, it ought to come in handy in ease of a tire. Call-A pleasure to show you. M f X 5 Yohhhers ' Misses' Shop is where WJ! Dressed Girls Buy Their Clothes Everything that is new, smart and being worn by Eastern college girls, is shown in Younkers' Misses' Shop. Garments specially designed for modern youth. Come in and see our graduation and ban- quet frocks 16.95 19.9.5 S25 Misses' Shop-3rd Floor, 8th Street. One Hundred Eighteen To the gmr!ucz!e--- C0ngmz'u!czz'z'0m--- Wish to thank you and say it has been a real Ineasure Unserve you and our East High School, in nmkmgfUw Qmhlmow- graphs throughout the year. CURIOSITY KILLED A CAT Positively for boys only! tread backf wardsj. Didn't you if girl a be not would you. lt read would you knew we. Erland Carlson: l like to hear that prof lecture on chemistry. He brings things home to me, that l've never seen before. Alfred Eastwood: Thats nothingg so does the laundry. DlDN'T THEY? Student fin Latin classjz The Ro' mans captured the enerny's camp. Teacher: Tense? Student: Oh, yes, the Romans cap' tured the enemy's tents. LET'S HAVE SOME Vv'aiter: Woriderful weather we're having, sir. Absentflvlinded Prof: All right, bring me some. One Hundred Nineteen University of Commerce IOWA'S LARGEST BUSINESS COLLEGE DES MOINES, IOWA Assure yourself of a Better Chance-a Finer Future-a Greater Earning Power! You can do it easily, quickly, and inexpensively if you will start early in Life. Plan Now to make your start June 14thn Courses by mail. Write for information and catalog. L. E. Gifford, Pres, LARGE CAPACITY The boss recently received a letter from one of his salesmen who was on a wedding trip: I am sitting by the Niagara Falls drinking it all in. Charles Bookin: Have you Lambis Tales? Clarence Booth: No, this is a book store, not a meat market. Bride: I'm going to do a roast. Will you send me a leg of lamb? Butcher: Sorry: we are out of leg of lamb. Bride: All right, make it a leg of beef--and l guess I'll take it with me. Senior: How do you like my room, is a whole? Freshman: As a hole it's fine, as a room--not so good. so oooooooooooov.sooooQooooAoooaooooooocofeaooooooeeeo ,:.,:.....'.4:N.n,oo,oo,w,w,w,w,N,w,N,w,w,v..N,N,N,n .Q N N Q4 so QQ u,Q,n,u,n,n ...san,n,u,u,n,N,n,n,w,u,n,san...,.,.,43.,q Q oxo iii Eff 1:1 .5 3, g 'Y .xo 12, 4 .. 15, After Graduat1on-- W HAT? 35: E52 Eff 3' Are you going to beat around from one 111 1:1 job to another, or are you going to seek a 211 121 place in an institution where there is oppor- 111 2:11 tunity for steady employment and advance- Ig! 1:1 ment? 321 ISI Many East High graduates are happily 251 employed in the Rollins Hosiery Mills-in fac- If: 112 tory and office. Perhaps there is a place for If: 31 you where you can grow and prosper. Qi' so 1 . 'S' .QQ Our Employment Office is always open to 33 :Si E. H. S. Alumni. 121 of It: 12: : 4. 2iE ROLLINS HOSIERY MILLS :fs 'X' axe if A Real Place to Work 251 'Q' 122 so oxo 9 Soooooooooooooooov...ssoooo..QQQoooooooooooooaoooaosoeoo Q'sa,nyc,oo,w,w,w,M,w,w,N,N,w,N,N,M,w,m,ogN...,u,u,w,n.n,u.n,u,N,N,n,n,u,u,u.n.n,u,n,u.w,n.w,n,n.n,w.n,n n so oo 44.94, One Hundred Twenty O axe 0. X X ' f HRH, P -1. V.. f' f A 1 Mx dl , m XX ! f SM xx , fy!! Xumzag f 5 X .tap 4 if 'N AX . -X rd 2 H75 - N A- rw. 112'-H X A '21 Z ' X ?'P'5 fQ - ' urn V1 , ' I, ' 1 m,1,, I 5 Q X A Z ., - nf I . nlsn gg 1 I n. mn ,J ag' ' qi 1.1 42.2 Mig'-t 9 Whlfef Howe Bzlamwlxg Lo:4-xqgcgvqll,-V - Cgphhx Inq T'Ix..vn-X. 4,02 X i X W' 1 K , : ads., f Q ffgf X axe.. fig ht If M x WIA 1-.Eg 94 -.ff V ,' rw T X 1 -' l -I EQ' Rff'53fH um '- jg, ' 71.5. 5 2 Mafcel M , M .4 Z V- ?: ,nf xi: um H 1 L-cum' Pnlgsfddlq of Cowxdl, MAGo?Tlxo,'.xTanx, Jqgkxvfclflxtllx. 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East High Girls out for a hike: fseef ing chance for ridej Yes. S. F.: Thanks, always lose my directions around here. Miss Cole: What do you mean by saying that Benedict Arnold was a janitor? Bright pupil: The book says that after his exile he spent the rest of his life in abasement. POOR MAN! Barber shaves, Man sneeze, Man dead. Next please. -Ex. THRILLING He fardentlyj: Have you ever met a man whose touch seemed to thrill every fiber of your being? She: Yes, once-the dentist. Earl Schreiner: How would you address the secretary of navy? Lee Green: Why, 'your warship' of course. Donald McConnell: Why leave your shoes in the sun? john Conaway: I wanta get 'em shined, you idiot. Father: Who's the smartest boy in your class? Elmer Hall: I'd like to tell you, father, but you told me not to boast. Getting the hoy when he's a boy. Keeping him when he becomes a young man. Having him stay with us in his later years. Now you know why this store eaters to the whims of the rising generation! 3 The Store For Youth One Hundred Twenty-two PLEASE! Eat and grow fat, Laugh and grow thin. If you don't like these jokes, Please hand some in. Ralph Willis: So your father is ill? I hope it is not contagious. Ivor Williby: So do I. The doctor said Dad is suffering from overwork. Don Rook: Will I be able to play the piano when my hand gets well? Doctor: Oh, most assuredly. Don Rook: Thats funny, I never could before. What do you think of the guy who thinks celluloid is Harold Lloyd's sis' ter, Vera Cruze, a movie actress, and Rex Beach, a new summer resort? Robert Heifner: I had a fall last night and was unconscious for hours. Don Burnett: Where did you fall? Robert Heifner: I fell asleep. ATTA BOY A young man driving down the street with one hand on the wheel and the other arm around the girl was hailed by a cop. Cop: Hey, use both hands there, my boy. Young man: I can't. I've got to use one on the wheel. Ike: My stock is slipping. Mike: Vell! For vy don't you wear garters? She: It's very good of you to ask me to dance. He: Don't mention it: it's a charity ball. Mr. Tightwad was out in the Rocky mountains for a vacation and was in the middle of a log bridge stretching across a canyon. He saw at one end of the bridge a bear and at the other a tiger. I wouldn't mind it so much, he said, 'iif I hadn't bought a round trip ticket. T flings That Arezfz' Wriften In Your Diploma IFE is a glorious Future-on Commencement Day. From school or college young men and women come forth equipped through education to take up their chosen Work--to Win from the World the comforts, happi- ness, suecess it offers. Your diploma, though, does not record the responsibili- ties, the obligations that are yours. The duties of doing Worthwhile Work, of making good in the field you 'enter, of setting an example for younger folks to follow--these are implied on Commencement Day. No matter what line of endeavor you select you'll find a banking connection helpful. Here, too, youill find a friendly helpfulness and the experience that can be a valuable guide in handling money. Service That Satisfies CAPITAL CITY STATE BANK Bank Bldg., East Fifth and Locust St. One Hundred Twenty-three ' CERTAINLY Wifey: How can l drive a nail without hitting my fingers? Hubby: Hold the hammer in both hands! N. Eaton: Who's your cook now? Pete Peppers: Della. N. Eaton: Della who? Pete Peppers: Della Katessen. ls your brother wealthy? Vv7orth ten thousand dollars in New York. How come New York? 'LThat's what the sheriff offered for him. Young Lady ton first visit to west' ern ranchj: Whitt is that coil of rope for? Cow boy: That rope, lady, we use for catching cattle and horses. Young lady: Oh, indeed! And what do you use for bait? ABSENT MINDED Joes awfully absent minded, isn't he? Why? Why, the other night he was drivf ing with his parents over a lonely road. They came to a particularly lonely spot and, before he knew it, he had parked the ear. An inspector wrote on the black' hoard: Don't throw matches about remember the tire of London! The next day he found written below it: Don't spit, remember the flood. Charles Arnold: Wliy' don't I see you in church on Sunday mornings? Oscar Peterson: Maybe it's because I don't go. Mr. Seevers: What's the matter with this coffee? It looks like mud. Phyllis Miller: Yes, sir: it was ground this morning. lamp Alta -ivi MaEm ,iig MEGE BEFORE YOU GO TO COLLEGE It is generally regarded as wise for the prospective uni- versity or college student to take Lt business course imme- diately after high school. A business course is a guarantee against lack of employment in case the college or uni- versity course fails. It provides a means of self-support while in college and, in addition, gives special capacity for intensive and effective study. Ambitious East High graduates will he interested in our college-grade business courses. Particulars upon request. One Hundred Twciz ly-fan r I r :7lSfBlb6'll0llgll fo Serve Y6u Ihblzt' WARNER NDERSUAIS' Eglljgjfllfg RADIOS MSTSHTHMGRANDAWO PRICES FAMOUS, TOO! Speaking of music, I asked a music student if he played by ear. Oh, nof-my neck isn't long enough. Gordon DufIield's latest excuse: Please excuse me for not coming to school yesterday. My cousin died and I had to be a ballfbearing for the colin. Geneva Proudtit screeched several times during the night and a girl in her cabin asked the cause. I dreamed last night that five cockroaches climbed on top of my dicf tionary and staged a play. Oh, gee! What kind of a show was it njust a play on words. 'Isa KATTY Kitty: I've said uno to so many men it's becoming monotonous. Kat: Whzxt were they selling? NOT IN EAST HIGH Teacher: Jimmy, if I said, I am beautiful, what tense would it be? Jimmy: Past. V-JOULDN'T YOU? I The teacher was giving the class a lecture on honesty. Now, then, he said, pointing to a boy in the back row, suppose a friend lent you his overcoat, and, putting it on, you found in one of the pockets a quarter which your friend had completely forgotten. You wouldn't keep that quarter, would you? 'iCertainly not. That's right, said the teacher. i'What would you do? I would spend it. Customer: I would like to look at some rugs. Very bowlegged clerk: Walk this way please. Customer: If I have to walk that way, I will not go. First Boy: His dad is the tightest guy in the world. Second Boy: For instance? First Boy: He is so tight he is afraid to spend the week end. Dentist: Wziiit gas? Kenneth Agey: fabsent mindedlyj How much a gallon? I Every detail about these new Spring Clothes will appeal to you--- And they're priced at only S25-S30-335-S40 Hansen 8z Hansen Clothing Co. The Men's and Boys' Store of East Des Moines One Hundred Twenty-Jive The right rinting o. DES MOINES, IOWA Printing In All Its Branches 519 East Grand y PHONE MAPLE SHAKESPEARES Germania or Purple Hades Characters: Swinehund, Cotherta, couriers fa lot of them, I don't care how manyj Act I Scene I fEnter Swinehundj Swinehund-Hello. fExit Swinehundj fEnter Couriers, lst Courier: Say, hoy, who was that lady I seen you out with last night? 2nd Courier: That wasn't no lady, that was your sister. fEnter Swinehund and shoots him dead for cracking such an old jokej Stand Ho. 3rd Courier: What Ho, 4th Courier: ith Courier: Oh. lst Courier: Ho Ho. 6th Courier: Oh. One Hundred Twenty-sfix Gotherta: You beast, you brute. Wane he was my faithful servant. Swinehund: Youf You' You' You' You' You' Youf You' You QA lot of You'sj You Womaiil tHe shoots her dead. Gotherta expires. Swinehund expires, couriers expire, audience expiresj fCUftllll1, for gosh sakes, CURf TAIN.Q The End SHOCKING! WhtJ is the very slangy chap you were just talking to? He's a teacher in English enjoy' ing a day off. SMILES Smile awhilef And while you smile Another smiles, And soon there are miles And miles of smiles, And life's worth while Because you smile. X AUTQQBAPHS Y 1 1 W 1 X X AUTOGRAPHS 4 Q 'sig It C' fa j , f H' ' , , , 1 f ' ' ' J w , M- L , M 31,1 ' ? CQ? J M f W , 19' V f, , N , 1 , .K , 1 - 4 , f .V . A MQ!,,f,-Q41 wg -'i X f' fl ' f X W!LfVl.i Q 1 ., Q4 kll, kv' ' r' ' 1 Y X K I fs. X xg ,, I f VI ,V A, MV' I2 f 1 I REA, llf ffl. if 1' gm.. fir . 2 ' f , fC-EX' -1if,K4'-21-7-'v c.K, 'A , fi - ff 'U sf .V '7' -- f 1 M k Ie fi Wai f,g ? I V A I .1 . ff ' f -' 7' V! . . ' ' H , 1 H 7 I gl Q ,5' , L31 r.fT'L, f , G' -wwf - X., ,f v.,, - M., 7. . N 9 H 1 2 f f U MF ' f ' , 44, K5 5 'Q Af' I, f - 4fM '! rf, 4 ,l I , ? f 1 X 5 , Q X V k . 1 ,, ,V gg 3 f Ki V A -v-f ' I . I V.-vi , Y H , . 'fmwwf 594-wg 'Q 9 Q 97?5A,ttN2w-'rox Q' W1 Ww4f6b4 I U 'N e .i, .vu I , X . V11 1 H Wk vhfv , ., 1. .f NF , n M cxqasax AAUQJCQJ U5 517 , . 0 V iff , Q sfvu .WV xi ff ' , nf xjff 7 f J CHOOSE-- Drake Universit AS TO UR SCHOOL Q X 7 HEN it comes to selecting your collcge, no institution in the land can offer you more than Drake University in high scholastic standards, modern courses, spirit, ideals and traditions. S IX colleges are included in Drake University-Liberal Arts, Bible, Law, Education, Commerce and Finance and Fine Arts. Courses offered are standard and complete in every respect, and the faculty includes many of the foremost educators in America. Credits Earned At Drake Are Accepted Everywhere DRAKE is accorded the highest scholastic rating by all important stan- dardizing agencies, after thorough investigation. As a result, credits earned here are accepted by all institutions of like rank in this country and abroad. The North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, the Association of Collegiate Alumnae, the Iowa board of educational exam- iners, and other standardizing agencies all rank Drake University in Class A-1 -the very best. Des Moines Advantages BY attending Drake University while living at home, you can save much of the expense involved in a higher education by those who go to college in some other city or town. Des Moines also offers you many opportunities for profitable part-time work while attending Drake. Ev- erything considered, the cost of a higher education at Drake is extremely moderate-and particularly for those students whose home is in Des Moines. P LAN now to enroll in Drake University when the Spring Semester opens February lst, or in the summer session. For catalogue and complete information in regard to courses in any of the six colleges, call at the University, or write to President D. W. Morehouse. Drake University DES MOINES, IOWA ' TT-IE QU VLL JANUARY, 1926 VOL. XXII, NO. 2 CONTENTS Frontispiece .,.... ....A,.. 4 Seniors ....... ..... 5 Literary . ,.,,.. ........ 2 S Staff .....,.... ...,,... 3 2 Editorial ..,,, .,...... 3 3 Snaps .....,.. ........ 3 5 Feature ........... ........ 3 6 Organizations ..... .....,,, 3 7 What's Doing ...... ,,...... 4 3 Athletics ....,,.. ........ 4 9 Alumni .... ......,. 5 3 Exchange .,.,.. ........ 5 5 Jokes ...,.... ........ 5 7 OUNDKD MADISON ! IQZI WIS ,tfivfitiirf sim f '52j Wwvswof Published four times a year by the students of East High School, Thirteenth and Maple Sta., Des Moines, Iowa. Subscription price, 31.00 a year. Entered as second-class matter January 26, 1915, at the Post Ofhce at Des Moines, Iowa, under the Act nf March 3, 1879. Threw 1 1- v' gli'-T, VT-X - ':,:i ,,- , e , U f - e pf:-ff 14 we ly e 4 'Q ' ' L xx I K ' ' ' X, X , f ' I . 4 fri, Q ' ' vv ii' '4 A . - , A .,.. ,iff ,.... -P .QL-4 - X '. . 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ANm5usuN Zetagathean, 'lfig Senior Quill. DoRo'1'uY ANDILRSUN Dramatic Club, '24, 'Z French Club, 224, 'Z5g Vice-President, 'ZSQ Sliakespearezm, '25g Senior Class Sccrcturyg Gypsy Rover. ALDEAN R. limuuiiz Hi-Y, '21, '22, '25, 5: u Student Council, '21, 22, 23, Swimming, '22. HELEN BA1:QU1s'r Y. NV. C. A., '23. LLOYD P. BARTON Hi-Y, '24, '25g Student Council, '22. Gmnvs O. BEAN Y, XV. C. A., '25: Home lfcoiminics Club, X Zhgfig Five Q Six ' KJ.- ICLFIE O. HERm:s'i'R0M Camp Fire, 'Z-13 Y. w. C. A.. '24, Glce Club, '23. STEWART BERKEY Forensic, '24, '25, - lfmrzx BERRY Camp Fire, '25, Y. XV. C. A., '24. IQOBERT BLACKBURN Gmnvs BERNKE BLAcK1.Em:E Philnmathean, '23, '24, Euclidean, '25g Swnnish Club, '25, Vice-President, Y. VV. C. A., '24, Zctagathean, '25 . IRENA BLAUICS Latin Club, '22, '23, Y. XV. C. A., '23, '24, Zctngatliean, '25: Student Council, '22. UEULAII LIARY BLITUN IWARY ELIZAIiE'1'l'1 BRAN1: PAUL J. BRANNEN Student Council, '23 D,-XVID A. BRIGGS HARRIETT A. BRIGUAM Y. W. C. A., '22, '23, '24 RAYMOND BROWN FLOYD M. BURGESON Forensic, '25g Hi-Y, '24g Glee Cluh, '2Sg Daddy Long Lcgs : All at Sea. FRANCES CARDAMON EMIL R. CARLSON Student Council, '24, IRENR li. CARLSON Seven ' ' ,t n l l Eight' X x RONALIJ W. CnR1sTr:NsrZN Student Council, '25. ROBERT CocKE Student Council, '25, EVELYN D. COLEMAN Y. W. C. A., '22, 223. D. W.lLLARn COUGHLAN E Epi Tan, '23, '24, '25, Hi-Y, '23, '24, Shakespearean, '25, President, '25, Student Council, '22, Orchestra, '22. HAZEI. Cox French Club, '23, '24, Library Round Table, '24, Spanish Club, '25, Y. W. C. A., '24, Home Economics Club, '25, MARGARET LUCILLE CRoNLAN1, Dramatic, '23, '24, '25, Y. W. C. A., '22, Senior Board, Peg O' My Heart , Martha by the Day , Adam and Eva. MARGARET ANN V. DAHL Zetagathean, '25, Student Council, '22, '23, Quill Stenographer, '25. LLOYD DALBEY Forensic, '24. K Q- 2 2 X X . PAUL LAWRENCE DAVIS Hi-Y, '25, E. D. M. Cluh, '24g '25, Senior Quartet: Football, '22, '23, '24g Basketball, '21, HAZ!-TL L. DENBURGER DONALD VV. DOUGLASS Shakespearean, '25, Student Council, '23, '24, Freshman Quill, Quill, '24, '25g Editor, '25. WILLIAM Dowxmc Forensic, '24, '25. Senior Quill. OTIS DUNKEL CHARLES E. ELMQUIST 'Hi-Y, '23, '24, Latin Club, '24, Band, '22, '23, '24, '25, Orchestra, '22, '23, '24, '25, VIQLMA Foam Camp Fire, '2-ig Latin Club, 'ZSQ Euclidean, '24, 'ZSQ Secretary-Treasurer, '2-1: President, '25, Y. W. C. A., '23, '24, V. GRACE FREEL Euclidean, '25: Quill, '25. N ine GH Q ...A,.,4, , X N QW- - 52,533 MAIQVIN A. GPfhll!ll'HPfI! GEORGE GIBSON North High, '22, Football, '24, Basketball, '25, HUGH L. GIBSON Student Council, '25, Orchestra, '21, '22, '24, '25, MAURICE GILLELAND Caburg Consolidated, '23, All a Mistake Basketball, Forensic, '23, '24, '25, Secretary, '25, President, '251 Hi-Y, '23, '24, Shakespearean, '25, Student Council, '25, Glec Club, '23, '24, Band, '23, All at Sea , Adam and Eva , Quill, '24, '25, Advertising Manager, '25 Senior Quill. FRANCES GOLDENSON Dramatic, '24, '25, Girls' Athletic League, '23, '24, '25, Latin Club, '24, Junior Life Saving Corps, '22, '23, '2-l. JULIU S GOLDEN SON French Club. '24, '25, Latin Club, '24, Euclidean, '24, '25, Glec Club, '25, Mixed Chorus, '25, All at Sea. ALLENE GRIMES Dramatic, '24, '25, Secretary, '25, Latin Club, '23, Sliakespcarean, '24, '25, Secretary-Treasurer, '25, Student Council, '22, FRANK GROGAN, JR. Radio Club, '24, '25, Secretary-Treasurer, '24, Sergeant-at-Arms, '25, Student Council, '23, '24, '25, Q , PAUL F. GROVES Forensic, '24, '252 Hi-Y, '23, '24, '25, Student Council, '23, '241 Band, '23, '24, '25g Orchestra, '25, Basketball, '23, Stagehand, '25. RAYMOND HAMILTON Leon High School, '20, '213 Forensic, '25, Hi-Y, '259 Euclidean, '25, Sergeant-at-A rms 1 Shakespearean, '25, Quill, '24, Advertising llluimgw. HELEN HANCOCK Camp Fire, '23Z Philomathcan. '22, '23g Y, W. Y. C., '22, 'ZSQ Zetngathean, '24, '25, Vice-President, '24, President, '25, Student Council, '22g Erminie. PAUL R. HANSLUN HifY, '23, '243 Glee Club, '25, Football, '24, All at Sea , Double Quartet, Senior Quartet. HELEN ,HEARNE French Club, '2-li Philomatliezm, '23, '24, '25 Treasurer, '25. RAYMOND HEATHERSHAW Hi-Y, '25. RUTH M. Hmimx' Eucliilc-nu, '25, D0lQfl'l'!lX' L. HILL Y. VV. C. A., '25, Zetngntliz-1111, '25, SEQ . lflvzwn l l l X -A Twelve WALTER HOLSTAIJ Forensic, '23, '24, Vice-President Student Council, '22, '23, '24, '25 Junior Quill, '2-1. HARLAND W. INNXS Hi-Y, '25, Latin Club, '22, '23. ELLEN MARIE JOHNSON Zetagnthean, '25. NELLE FMTH Jonxsox Dramatic, '23, '24, Y. NV, C. A,, '23. MILDRED MAYREE KEITH Camp Fire, '23, '2-4g Philomathean, '23, '24, 'ZSQ Spanish Club, '25, Y. W. C. A., '23, '24, '25, Senior Quill. RICHAIQII T. KELLl':Hl':li RALPH C. KETTELLS Hi-Y, '23. RALPH KIRKWOOD Forensic, '24, '25g Student Council, '24, '25. Senior Quartet. BEN Llivmli French Club, '22, '25, '24, '25, Student Council, '25, Orchestra, '23, '24, Daddy Long Legs , All at Sea , Junior Quill. RUTH MAURINE LONG Y. W. C. A., '24 Zetagathean, '25, Student Council, '22, Orchestra, '23, '24, '25, Quill Stenographer, '25. JOHN H. MCBETH French Club, '22, '23, '24, '25, Vice-President, '22, President, '24, Treasurer, '25, Hi-Y, '25, Shakespearean, '25, Student Council, '24, Quill, '25, Tennis, '22, '23, '24, '25, JOHN McMANUs Euclidean, '24, '25, Treasurer, '24, President, '25, Student Council, '25, Shakespearean, '25, junior Quill, Senior Quill. liDlTH MM' Mmasu EUNICE h1EHARRY Philomathean, '25, Shakespearean, '25, Y. VV. C. A., '23. KIAXINE Ml51zK15L DARULIP NIILLER Shakespearean, '25, Parsons High School, Kansas, '20, Basketball, '20, Track, '22. Yew, X i.? ' V 1 S Tliirtccn l l v , l l . L -Q N f - -- TP Fourteen ' GLENN INIILLER Hi.x', '26. NETTIE MAY MILLER Normal Training, '24, Y. W. C. A., '22, '23, '24, '25. L. LUCILE MooN Camp Fire, '25, Library Round Table, '25, Secretary-Treasurer, '25, Philomathean, '23, '24, '25: President, '25, Shakespearean, '25, Student Council, '22, '24, '25, Y. VV. C. A., '23, '24, '25. MYIINA C. MooN Camp Fire, '24, French Club, '23: Girls' Athletic League, '23, '24, '25, Y. W. C. A., '23, '24. GLEN E. MOORE I5 Evi '1'aH, '23, '24, '259 Secretary, Sergeant-at-A rms 3 Hi-Y, '23, Shakespearean, '25, Spanish Club, '2S: E. D. M. Club, '25, Senior Class Treasurer: Student Council, '23, '25, Football, '23, Basketball, '25, Tennis, '23, '24, '25. NIARY RUTH MORAN Library Round Table, '24, 'ZSQ Vice-President: Y. VV. C. A., '22, '23, '24: Home Economics Club, '24. DONALD M. TMORGAN VVILMA RIORGAN French Club, '23, '24, Spanish Club, '25. Q Auui MOSES RUTH ANNE MURRAY Camp Fire, '24, lfrench Club, '23, '24, '25: X, VV. C. A., '23. IQENNETH L. MUSE Radio Club, '24, '25. AL1cr2 li. NEWELL livl5Lx'N Osooon Y. NY. C. A., '25, '14, '25 ZCtlll'I1lill'CZ1Il, '25, AI.MElJA PAGE French Club, '24, Library Round Table, '24 Normal Training, '24, 'JSE lflnloinatliean, '24, 1255 , Y. W. L. A., '22, 23, Z4 EVALU Pwnlasox Basketball, '22, '23. Ricumum A. P15'1'EusoN Forensic, '25, llifY, '253 Euclidean, '24g blizikvspcarean, '35, Quill Business Staff, '25, ljuskctlmll, '23, '24, '25, X Q--' - XSL Fiftven QAL-Jevwif Sixteen 5... 4 ....,. x , Q 'S Dlxvnm I.. P1-IlI.I.IP5 Forensic, '23, '24, '25g Sctrctzuy, '24, l'i'c-siderxt, 'JSI Hi-Y, '24, '25s Slmkcslrearezui, '24, '25, Yicc-l'resialc11t, '25, Senior Board Mcmlmerg Stuflcnt Council, '22, '23 '2-l 5' X'iL'C'l'YC'SlKlCllf, 'ESQ Marklin by the Day , Dz1ddy Long I,c5.rs. y v-y Rural-tm' PHILLIPS li lini Tun, '23, '24, '25, Treasurer, '25 Hi-Y. '24, '25, Sllill-QCSIICFKYCZLII, '253 Scnnn' kluss, Nice-President. LEONA I'1cA'1'12n Crimp Fire, '24: l'hilrnn:ntl1ezxn. '25I Sllukcspezircan, '25, Y. Xl. l'. A., '2-li Studrnt Council, '2-l. Dux A. Puucn ANNA M. Rxxlsrlv Dmnintic, '23, '24, 'JSI 'l'1'c:xsurcr, '25: Girls' Athletic Lczuruc, 23: Slmkcslucurezxn, '24, Y. NY. C. X., '23, '24' Student Council, '25. , , 5 L1LLmN RISSIFN Lntin Club, '2-li l,ilnrzn'y Round Tzxlrlc, '25: Y. XY, C. A., '23, '24, '25, Hnxnc liconomics Clulv, '25, SccrCta1'y,'l'rcasurer. HELEN SANUBICRG Spanish Clulw, '24: Y. XV. C. A., '2-l. ll:LIZABE'l'H SAUNUERS D1'Hlll2lllC, '24, '25, Y. VY. C. A., '24, '25g Student Council, '22, HEIQNIAN Sn'HuL1xa DONALD L. SECOR E Epi Tan, '24, '253 Hi-Y, '23, '24, '25g Radio Club, '24g Glce Club, '23, '24, '25, 'AErmini6 g Mixed Quartet, '24, '25, Male Quartet, '24, '25g Bulifalo Center High, '22, Captain of Plymouthug Four Leafed Clover , College Days , Senior Quartet. JA MES SEIJDON junifn' Quill, Tennis, '25. lSABlCLLli SICLBY l'lxilonuxthcan, '23, Sl.l1tlf'llf Council, 723. LHoN S HE'I l'LE Golf, '25. RAYMOND SHOPE E. D. M. Club, '23, Student Council, '22, Football, '22, '23, Bxsketlmall, '231 Golf, '21, '22, '23. '24. Domoinv SuU'r'r Y. W. C. A., '23, '24g Home Economics, 'ZS. loi.,x l,UCILLE S Ai ITH Dramatic Club, '24, '25: Latin Club, '22q Spanish Club, '23, Y. NV. C. A., '23, l Senior Class Photographer, Seventeen liiglztrrrx VV. EDVVARD SMITH Hi-Y, '251 Radio Club, '25, Band, '24, '25, Orchestra, '24, '25, Glee Club, 'ZSQ All at S2a g Mixed Chorus, '25, RIILDRED O. SMITH French Club, '24, '2S. HELEN L, SM1'rHsoN Philomathean, '23, '24, '25, Y. VV. C. A., '24, '25, ELMER SODERQUIST E Epi Tan, '25: Hi-Y, '24, '25, Euclidean, '25, Student Council, '22, '23, Glee Club, '24, All at Sea. RQSET1-A FRANCES Sowrzus ERMA TAFT Zetagathean, '25. ROSE E. THOMPSON Y. VV. C. A., '23, CLARENCE T. TINGLE Band, '22, '23, '24, '25: Orchestra, '22, '33, '24, '25, ' x Is.-xnoRE M. TURNER Hi-Y, fzsg Latin Club, '23. J. ROBERT TURNER Hi-Y, '23, '24, '25, Spanish Club, '25, E. D. M. Club, '25, Football, '23, Track, '22, '24, '25. CORA URBAN Normal Training, '24. Rm' WAnS'rR0M HARRY S. WALIJEN North High School, '22, Glee Club, '25. M051-3 WALDINGER Latin Club, '2Z. Mxuzs J. WALKER. JR. E Epi Tan, '24, '25g Hi-Y, '23, '24, '25g Gypsy Rover. OLIVE IONE VV1r,nMAN Latin Club, '24, '25, Shakespearean, '25, i 23 P4 '25- Y.W.L.A.,' ,'-, Home Economics Club, '25. Ninetcfn 9.JQ .iii I I f' :Lg Twenty HOWIXRIJ C. WILLIAMS Student Council, '25. ELMER VVINEGARDNI-:R IC. D. M. Club, '25: Football, '23, '24, '25, l DUANE WINTERS Forensic, '25, Secretary, Shakespearean, '25, Spanish Cluh, '24g E. D. M. Club, '25: Student Council, '22, '25, Football ,'24g Adam and Eva , Basketball, '24 ,'25g Track, '24, '25, Senior Class, President. FLOYD WRIGHA' ELIZA J. YOUNG French, '25, V. W. c. A., '22, '23, '24, ies. 'sentoansjjjjji RADIO PROGRAM This is Senior Station XYIT, Duane XYinters announcing. The program to be broadcast this evening will be given by the mid-year senior class of 1926, East Des Moines High School. The program will be opened by a talk on present-day stylesiby Nellc johnson. The rest of the program will not be announced. ONE KIND OF STYLE SI-IOVJ The old adage, Variety is the spice of lifef' certainly holds true in the hair dress for should I say the hair cut?j of our modern girls. U I am sitting in the library as I prepare this style talk, and upon looking around the room, I can see at least eight different ways that our so-called modern Happer may comb her hair. Of course there are a few who still cling to the style of wearing the hair long and dressed upon the head into curious knots and bumps. I say fewg l mean it. Although there are about forty girls in this room, I see only one wearing the previously described style of coiffure. One can almost characterize a girl by the manner in which she dresses her hair. Sitting at the table directly across from me is one who has her peroxide blond tresses so barbarously frizzed that she truly resembles a South Sea Islander. The girl to whom she is passing a note prefers to wear her hair parted in the center and extremely straight, making good use of the contents of her brother's Stacomb jar. The little girl sitting at the end of the table, industriously getting her mathematics lesson, has hair which is naturally curly and hangs to her shoulders. We just know that she prefers housekeeping to athletics. What else could hair like that denote? The day of the marcel seems to have passed, but as I sit here I notice that the purely feminine girl who is sitting at my right still clings to it. I see three popular girls, sitting together at one table, who have their hair not curled, but pushed. This mannerism of hair dress is acquired, I am told, by water wave combs and a push up of the hair. A very simple procedure. Perhaps that is why it is so popular. A tall, huskily built girl just strode over to the dictionary. Her thick brown hair is parted in the middle with bangs across the front. I would like to see her play a game of tennis or watch her around the links, because, judging from her hair-cut, she couldnit help but be an enthusiastic athlete. YVe can't judge a girl by her clothes for they may be her sister's, but we can judge her by her hair because very probably that is her own. ' BED TIME STORY Listen, my children, and you shall hear a lted Time Story of a Senior seer: Once upon a time when high school first became a part of the daily routine, a XYILDIXIAN flonel came out from the SANDBICRO Cklelenj, where the sandman dwells. into the URBAN CCoral sites of Lee Township. This happened in the XYINTERS fDuanej of 1022 and '23. Our hero was a YOUNG fhllizaj man then, but now he has grown in stature and leader- shio until he resembles the MOSES fAriel of long ago. He was not a good XVALKER fIVIilesj, so a FORD CVelmal was his means of transportation. but when the weather was wet, he had to IXIOORIC Cfllenj his brave Ii-IZZY Twenty-one s --...- , W X Rx --Qs QTurnerj and SVVIM fVirgilj the Hooded MARSH Clidythej to reach the HILL QDorothyj, beyond the twa BRIGCGJSH QDavidj. This person of renowned bravery had a trusty friend, who lived in the BLACKLEDGES tGladysj beyond the BLACKBURN CRobertj of the upper country. He was a happy individual with COX fHazelj and a BROXVN tRaymondj BARKER tAldeanj, if you know to what I refer, for pets. He lived near the GROVES fPaulj, filled with many BERRY QEdnaj vines, GRIMES fAllenej golden apples, HAZEL tDenburgerj brush, and BEAN tGladysj patches. This friend. I am told, was a MILLER CGlenj by trade, and it is whispered that he also possessed a daughter fair. Now, my dear children, to make this Cshall I say Bed Time Story?j turn out true to modern life, I must tell the thoughts and actions of the daughter of this MILLER fNettiej. Her days were long, she had few opportunities for comradeship. so she had ample time in which to MUSE Uiennethj upon the LONG CRuthj years before her. If she tired of such lonely pastimes, she could DON CPrughj her knickers while she brandished her BLADES Clrenej among the vegetables. She later put them in KETTLES CRalphj to make a BRAND fElizabethj of soup quite unfamiliar to us of little culinary skill. In the evening when the MOON fLucilej rode high in the heavens and the now citihed VVildman was unusually entertaining she gave him her sweet- est smiles, and her thoughts SHUTT fDorothyj themselves up like a PAGE fLillianj in a book, and she dreamed no more till tomorrow. A FEW HEART THROBS ON THE SUBJECT OF EATS Mildred Keith says, A fifth period class is usually made up of clock gazers. Oh, how acute those hunger pains, when up from the cafeteria wafts the fragrant odor of many good things l The one time of a person's life when he should observe the laws of health, etiquette, and personal rights comes when he eats his lunchf' states Maurice G. VVilliam Downing questions: VVhat is the most agonizing sensation one may experience? It is that gnawing pain between one's floating ribs that be- gins to broadcast each day at about eleven a. m. and signs off at 12:45 p. m. when another station, F O O D, takes the air. I am daily cast into a fretful agony wondering whether I will have a T-bone steak or pork chops, and whether the pie will be plain or a-la-mode. David Phillips gives the following heart-felt opinion: Eat A small verb which constitutes a large part of our lives. We must eat to live, and in this day it is almost necessary to eat fast to live. Don Prugh's irony runs thus: At the Mercantile Establishment one has a wondeful advantage over the people in the cafeteria. He does not have to sit down, and he eats on the street which is very clean and neatf' Who wants to eat an antiquated hot dog, which, I swear, must be a mummified specimen from King Tut's tomb P queries Charles Elmquist. Maxine Merkel announces: Breakfast is a habit, dinner a necessity, but lunch is always an uncertainty. The Call to Arms, the din of a bell sounds all over the building, a grating of chairs, a rush for the stairs. and some one cries, 'Two more Hights to lunch',', is what 12:15 means to Dorothy Shutt. Twentyvtwo 2 l THE STEEDS WE RIDE flfnrflzcr glvanings from personal essays written for English 85 My hobby can be made work if I want to make it so. I have always studied and loved music. XYhen my lessons at school become too intense, then I turn my attention to the other side, and get some real enjoyment plus a few spare dollars from 1ny hobby, writes Hugh Gibson. Stewart Berkey's hobby is hunting and trapping. I have owned a gun, he announces, from the time my memory started, and I trapped from the age of eight up until three years ago. I sincerely believe that if more people would take interest in nature and the study of nature, the world would be better than it now is. Izzy Turner: One of my pet hobbies is that of fixing and greasing our puzzle. Puzzle may sound very awkward, because that is not a very good name for a car 3 anyway, our car is a puzzle which does not work until it is put together. I think, says Kenneth Muse, that everyone should have a hobby, even if it is only reading the newspaper or working in a small garden. I have a hobby ,radio, that seems to be turning into a business, so it seems I shall have to engage in a hunt for a new hobby. I have been in the radio game for over four years and am now a government licensed operator and own a transmitting station. Glen Miller: I can think of no greater pleasure than a quiet afternoon spent in a comfortable chair in a warm, cozy corner of the sitting room. My best hobby is driving a car, though I have still other good ones, remarks Evald Peterson. I think that everyone should learn how to drive. Donald Secor writes, Several years ago I became quite interested in taking kodak pictures. The first step came when I sold post cards and ob- tained a small box camera as the premium. I never dreamed then of ever going as deeply into the subject of photograhy as to be able to do every step from making the exposure to finishing the dry prints, but that is what I did. I have enjoyed this hobby more than anything else I've ever tried and find it a great pleasure today. A LUNCH ROOM TRAGEDY KWit1z all dna apologies to Walt Matson and othersll 'Twas 12:13 in my English class, I was eagerly waiting for the time to passg the next day's lesson had just been assigned, but this was not troubling my wandering mind. I knew not a thing that the teacher had said, for visions of good things danced through my heady I was hollow from my head clear down to my feet, and my only thought was of something to eat. VVhen all of a sudden the lunch bell rang. I closed up my book with a terrible bang. Through the door I went like a vivid Hash, for the nearest stairway I made a grand dash. Already I tasted, as downward I flew, potatoes and gravy and maybe meat stew. At last. as was easy to tell by the sound, into the cafe I came with abound. How pleased I was that I got there so quick, and I said to myself, I sure must be slickf' I filled up my tray with potatoes and stew, rolls, butter. and salad, fruit-cup-and pie, too. I never had had such a lunch on my tray, and how gladly I hurried the cashier to pay. I turned at the corner and grabbed up a glass, but here met my fate, alas! Oh, alas! My trayful went down to the floor with a crash! You'd have thought that I'd bought six portions of hash. After picking this wreckage all up from the Floor, with spirit undaunted I started once more. HELEN SMITHSON, '26. Twenty-three SAMPLES OF SENIOR SERIOUSNESS QG1ccmcd from tlzcnzcs in English Xl If you like these bits of our philosophy of life, the undersigned will be open for engagements on lecture platforms or for broadcasting talks after january 29 Qif salary is guaranteedj. LLOYD BARTON: l liud that I could use three times the amount of my income. Most people of today are cutting down on necessities in order to have enough for luxuries. Best allow for all necessities First: then if any- thing is left, buy your luxuries. EMU. CARLSON: The modern Happer with her boyish bob and clothes is often mistaken for a boy. Q CQEORGE fiIBSONI Silly superstitions practised by many today lead one to think that maybe we are only a jump ahead of the savage who believed in his Manitou hundreds of years ago. STUART BERKEY: If the fads change as much in the next generation as they have in this, what will this world come to? MAXIN15 MERKLE: Classic dancing is the fountain of youth, a natural way of giving vent to overflowing spirits. DON SECOR: The Qld, Fashioned Girl is the girl we shall never forget. Moslt VVALDINGER: XVere l a man of means, my one great ambition would be to travel the world over, sight-seeing, studying the typical people of foreign lands, and enjoying riding in great ships. CHARL1Qs ELMQUIST: l believe that every normal person would sooner obtain wealth, education, honor, or position by a gift than by working, if such a thing were possible. RAYMoND HAMILToN: The fellow who meets trouble and disappoint- ment with a smile will love longer and be happier than if he acts like an old man too soon. NOMINATIGNS FoR THE IGNOBLE PRIZE ' A At a round table meeting of the Senior Board fheld at an oblong tablej an Ignoble Prize contest was announced. The winner is to be determined by the popular vote of the student body. The prize, the honor of being crowned with a fool's cap, is to be awarded by Glen Moore, class treasurer. Feeling it our duty to rid the East High world of as many aggravating public nuisances as possible before our final bow, we, of the Class of January, '26, nominate the following: V The boy who likes to be late to class the First day he wears a new suit was nominated by Beulah Blitong the smart person who acts dumb Cand vice versaj, by Frances Cardamong the boy in the cafe who holds his fork like a post augur, by Dorothy Anderson: the girl who persists in brandishing her compact as if it were a fire arm, by lValter Holstadg the girl who thinks a- downl' refers to ducks, by Lawrence Davis, the reducers who fast one meal and feast the next three, by livelyn Coleman: the pupil who urges a lost voice as an excuse for an unprepared lesson, by Dorothy Sargent: the boy who doubts Miss Cummings' word on modifiers, by Herman Schulingg the person who tries his art of slang and finds it unsatisfactory in bringing home a one grade in English, by Leon Shettleg the person in a movie who claps when the hero rushed to save the heroine, by liverybody. Station WIT is now signing off at 0 p. m.. central standard time, to per- mit the poor freshmen to get their lessons. This station will broadcast again January 29th, at midnight, from the alumni headquarters. Twenty-four ' LITERARY POEM The beauty pained'- My soul was still in mournful happiness. The tree was bare- The winds played on it as a harp. The sun drooped low-ffa woman's dying heart bleedingj. God's voice sang from a bird- , My soul rose up----it, too, Hamed as a joy! R. H., 26. WHAT'S IN A FLAPPER S the stranger knight knelt at the feet of Princess Marie. an approv- ing murmur fluttered among the attendants. He is so cavalierf' whispered one, So humble-, whispered another, uso unassumingln But so beautiful V' sighed a third, a lively small lady with great brown eyes that looked at one as appealingly as those of a water-spaniel. Indeed, the youth was handsome. His hair, which waved crisply back from his uncovered forehead, was blacker than black itself, and his skin as white and fresh as a childls. Instinctively Princess Marie reached for her vanity-case, for here was Prince Charming, in the Hesh. Then, pleadingly, she turned to the two arms-of-the-law who had brought this stranger in, a question in her eyes. The tallest ofhcer stepped forward. Your Royal Highness, it was this way. I was riding-I' Most gracious sovereign, permit nie! The Princess turned, at the command, to the other otlicer. Yes, Colonel ? I was patroling the northern side of-'I But I tell you I saw him first li' Prior rights were not to be disregarded by the largest officer. I tell ya'-J' ' You're speaking to your queen, you cur ! roared the other, approaching with fists clenched threateningly. Meanwhile, Princess Marie had turned from one to the other in perfect bewilderment. Now, by chance, she dropped her eyes to the prisoner, and found him looking, in turn, at her. Admiration was written in capitals all over his face, and a tiny smile was pulling at the corners of his mouth. Their eyes met, and held for a moment-g then he deliberately closed one eye! Had he closed both eyes, it would have been different, but he did not. Really, he winked! And at :he Princess Marie! Coldly she surveyed him, then, raising an imperious small hand, she bade him speak. Most surpassingly sweet Princess-. lXIariel,' The voice was one which would not be denied. for every tone was a com- mand. Slowly Veronica Marie Iocylyn relinquished her rosy day-dream, and opening her eyes in her own pretty bed room, found herself looking into the aristocratic features of her mother, who was grasping her firmly by the shoulder. Child, you must listen to meg Papa and I were summoned to Minne- apolis last night-the car is waiting now. VX'e can't take you, because we'll Twvntyvfive both be busy every minute. Judith and Norma are coming out, though-I told them to bring a house-party and Aunt Caroline will be here at three to chaperone you. Therej dear, donyt look so bewildered. I know it sounds awfully mixed up, and 1t's such a shame to leave you when you've just come home. But, mammaf, Marie, don't worry Aunt Caroline-behave yourself. 1 must Hy, dear, or welll miss connections. Good-bye-have a good time, dear!- and Mrs. Jocylyn was gone. Marie stretched herself luxuriously. Gracious, it was nice to be at home! School was fun, especially with Judith and Norma as room-mates, but Marie had no great affection for The Misses Pulitzerls Seminary for Select Young Ladiesf' 'fThe name itself is bad enough to put a cramp in the backbone of an angleworm, thought the girl. But, it's all over now, and a whole summer for fun! O Glorious! Gloriousl' she sang, reaching for a box of choco- lates. The day was a long one for Marie. The big house seemed depressingly lonely after the fun of the last dayw at school, although the butler was no doubt helping the parlor-maid hold down the back porch, While the cook made elaborate preparations for that evening's dinner. But Marie was not interested in the butler, nor was she allowed in the sacred precinct of the kitchen. Aunt Caroline arrived at three, bringing with her countless bottles of smelling-salts, and retired to her room at once, not to be disturbed. Aunt Caroline as a chaperone, was somewhat nil, for her aches and pains were almost countless, and accompanied her wherever she went. Evening finally came, and Marie, dressed in a vivid yellow frock which outlined her girlish figure to perfection, and with a yellow satin ribbon bound in and out among her dusky curls waited for her guest. VVhen the knocker finally sounded, she rushed downstairs and threw herself into the arms of her two friends. You darlings! Uh, what fun! Judith-Norma-I could-Oh!! She stopped abruptly, her hand over her mouth, as she realized that the two girls were not alone. Girls, 'why didn't you stop me! It's the 'Boy Friends,' isn't it? She smiled at the two handsome boys who were behind the girls. Let's see! You're Billy. Heavens, Norma, why shouldn't I know him! You've de- scribed him to me a hundred times since he proposed! And you're Jack, I'd know you in China, Judy has done her work so well !,' Good! No need for introductions. 1 hate 'em, don't you, Miss Jocylyn? And say, 1 hope it's all right, our coming-the girls would have it. There's another one of us, too-Jack, get Gerald. The big boob wouldnlt come up with the rest of us-says he feels like an intruder. Billy laughed down at Marie in a friendly big way. The girls brought him to entertain you, but he doesn't know it ! Be still, Billy, you're just jealous of Gerry. He's handsomer than you aref, Norma broke in, Listen, Reen, is it all right for these fellows to come? Your mo-ther told us to round up a house-party, no specihcations stated. Anyway, she said the Aunt would be here, and they can go back to the city anytime. Sh! Here they are. Marie turned. Miss Jocylyn, Mr. Drew,', murmured Billy. Twentyasix e ,, ..., ..:., Tb Ng.. .X As her hand was grasped by the hand of the stranger youth, Marie gasped HOV' in such a startled voice that everyone laughed, seemingly for no reason at all. But there was reason enough, for the stranger's hair, which was blacker than black itself, waved crispsly back from a smooth white fore- head. A tiny smile was pulling at the corners of his mouth, admiration was written in capitals all over his face-but he did not wink! . YF :if if Eats ! cried Judy, as the butler announced dinner that evening. Come on, gang! Lead the way, Reen-the grand promenade! Ouch, Billy! you're on my foot! Arm in arm, the two engaged couples pranced in the wake of Marie and Gerald. Dinner was a merry meal for everyone but the small hostess, who was searching hopelessly for something to do to fill in the evening. They would never settle down to cards-. Listen, everybody! She cried at last, clapping her hands for silence. I'm not going to treat you as company, and l'm not going to try to enter- tain you. Anything you say goes, so what'll we do now ? Speech! Hear! Hear! cried Jack. Billy rose, with his coffee cup on high, and, assuming a Napoleonic atti- tude, began: A Here's to our little Marie- A very fair lady, you see! She'll treat us quite well, As you've heard her tell-', I say, let's dance! interrupted Judith, so the party flocked into the other room. First dance, Mr. Gerry. Norma wrinkled up her nose impudently at Drew as Marie wound the Yictrola. Bless Aunt Caroline, murmured Marie, as Billy swung her out onto the floor. VVhat?,' ' Uh, I was just saying, it's too bad Aunt Caroline should have to miss all the fun. Little fibber! lt didn't sound that way to me.', 'KOh, all right Mr. Billy McDonald! I am glad she brought an ache with her. Her snitfs and smelling salts bore me to tears. Sweet vision of Aunt Caroline, twinkled Billy. XVhy. she treats me as if I were a baby !', Marie's great eyes challenged his indignantly. And I'm quite grown up! Oh, quitell' agreed Billy, as he surrendered Marie to Gerald, while Norma put on Side Steppin' Papa. You call me in the morning, while l'm still in bed- You call me in the evening, with an aching head- Side steppin' Papa, whistled Judith. 'You're the only-.' Oh, lct's stop it. l'm sick of all this! Settle down, everybody. Reen, dear, won't you play ? And Gerald will sing, echoed Billy. You've never heard him sing, girls. All right, but wait. She switched off the lights except a rose shaded lamp by the piano and two small brackets by the fireplace. Marie's fingers strayed haltingly over the keys, striking a monor chord here and a sparkling trill therefg then, feeling sure of herself, she swept Twenty-seven Q V , ,. .... r x ?.m- , .3 into an exquisite melody. It held visions of green woods on a summer dayg a sky of spotless blue washed clean by the tears of heaven, the soft songs of birds and trickling streams, it was exquisite beauty. Then, among the soft breezes, a song of victorious love began to weave itself in and out among the notes-, with a final beat of triumph, the music ceased. After a moment, Gerald placed Yale before her. Please, I have al- ways loved it. Softly she struck the opening chords, and softly he raised his clear tenor voice, which seemed to caress as it sang on and on. Close my eyes, as you would, tenderly- Mourn not my loss, you loved me faithfullyg Then when the cold, grey dawn breaks silently, Hold up the cross, and pray-for me-. Trembling, Marie covered her face with her hands and tried to supress the sob which rose in her throat. Dear girl! VVhat is it P His voice was very tender as he bent above her. She lifted tear-wet eyes to his. and tried to smile. How strangely things happen! The veneer of flapperism had slipped away. In one evening, Marie had glimpsed the paradise which awaited her, and Gerald Drew had found his kingdom, and his Queen. IDICLMA joRDAN. ON GETTING RICH QUICK HAD always had a vain notion that a Rolls-Royce sport roadster was just my kind of a car. Of course, I realized that a Rolls-Royce would be nothing without a fur coat fpreferably sable or erminej to wear while driving. I never have longed for a chauffeur, however, because ever since my father has absolutely refused to let me touch our Ford, on account of my running it into the ditch a while back, I have had a peculiar propensity for driving a car myself. Then, I happened to think that my old faithful hat wouldnlt go well at all with a fur coat. I must take a trip to Chicagof' thought I, and see if Marshall Field has on hand any hats to suit my fancy. I thought also that, while there, I could just as well do a little more shopping that I had on hand. A new gown or two would help out a great deal, and I simply must have at least one new pair of shoes with hose to match. Finally, I was getting so many things on my list that I had tovwrite them down. They were just a few little things necessary to any young lady's wardrobe. I could have named several other things that I really wanted. However, I decided to see how much money I had. Cautiously peering into my purse, I discovered a whole dollar and sixty-two cents. Neverthe- less, my spirits were not in the least daunted because didn't I get an allow- ance each week? Of course. My father gave me a dollar every Saturday night, totalling fifty-two dollars a year. Naturally, Fifty-two dollars would not buy everything on my list, but what about the stock market? VVasn't everyone buying stock nowadays, and making vast fortunes? This is what I had planned to do, until I noticed in the paper that my particular kind of stock had gone down! Horrors! I suppose I will now have to sit down and wait for my ship to come in. Twenty-eight 'i'3.......:6Q axis 1 THE RAINBOXVS END At the raiubow's end there's a pot of gold A-waiting for you and meg But folks have wondered for many a day XVhere the rainbowls end could be. A small blue bird once sang me a song Which contained this statement true, The rainbow's end is the one little spot That's occupied by you. So buckle down to help just folks, Greet the friends you meet with a smiley Do your work and your play with a song on your lips, You will find that it's all worth while. The rainbow's gold is not at all true, But you'll think you've discovered it when You find your cup full of happiness From serving your fellow men. BERTHA BROWN. THE DELIGHTS OF ARGUMENT ET me say that I take great pleasure in arguingg privately, that is. Once I tried debating, which is arguing hemmed in with rules and regulations that make a business of a pastime, and I received several telling wallops in a very vulnerable spot, my self-esteem. XYhat l enjoy is a friendly discussion, on anything from livolution to civet cats. lt doesn't matter much whether I know anything about the subject, so long as the other fellow doesn't either. Many times I have endeavored to save civiliza- tion from utter ruin, with occasional success. Sometimes my opponents are too stubborn to admit my superior logic, in which case we declare it a draw, for I make it a point never to be beaten in extempore argument. The most successful way to win is to talk so volubly and so ceaselessly, employing so many large words, that the defense has no opportunity to reply, and cannot counter without referring to the dictionary. If one can do this, he has as good as won at the start. There are, however, several rules for the amateur to observe which I shall list and comment upon briefly: Never engage an expert in his favorite topic. An uncle of mine noted for his verbal prowess, met disaster when he expressed himself on the sub- ject of paved roads before my cousin, a civil engineer. Don't try to avert a test by starting an argument. The test may be post- poned for a day, which will give the examiner time to add a lot more ques- tions. Never admit an error. lf you do, you will assuredly weaken your case. Either defend it with convincing vigor, or show that the objector has been exceedingly befuddled, and has interpreted your meaning very wrongly. I offer these suggestions with the sincere hope of stimulating interest in this ancient indoor sport. Those wishing an argument will please meet in the northeast corner of the assembly room the sixth period any day. I will gladly uphold either side of the question. Twenty-nine il-QQSEL...-iQ g' ' INSPIRATIONS VVhen I want inspirations To write things for the Quill And there's a pencil in my hand My brain just stands quite still. But when I'm tricked away in bed And darkness hovers over all Oh, then my head begins to fill VVith inspirations great and small, But think of my bare feet And that cold Hoor so far below! I shut my eyes and go to sleep And let that inspiration go. LUNCH AT HOME ITH the first sound of the l2:l5 bell, I am on my feet and headed for my locker. Upon approaching the stairs leading down into the basement, I am confronted with a spectable that would strike dis- may into the heart of anyone other than a student, for the stairway is packed with pupils, all of whom are Fired with a great ambition to get to their classes and relieve themselves of an overstock of knowledge. Used to such a scene as this, I boldly dive into this struggling mass of humanity, and at the end of five minutes of pushing, and pulling, and squeezing, and twisting, and turning I find myself at last down in the cellar, breathless and nearly dis- abled. However, with all such speed as I have left, I dash up to my locker. I am now faced with a mile of sidewalk which must be traversed before l reach my humble place of abode. And it is here, strange to relate, that I differ from many of my fellow men. Doubtless, to many, this walk home would be seized upon as an opportunity to study nature and the human race, but to me it means only a certain interval of time separating me from that nourishment which by this time my outraged stomach demands. It is always my custom to adhere to the main traveled highways where I try to relieve the monotony by observing the various strange vehicles which are used as means of transportation. XY hen I have at last reached my desired destina- tion, I am aware of one benefit received from this little jaunt of 5,280 feet or so, namely, that no matter whatsoever awaits me on the table I can do full justice to it. JAMES SEDDON. T0 THE TEAM XVe dedicate our thoughts to thee: VVe cannot but admire With all the pent-up pride in us Your manly zest and fire. VV e hope that you may always fight, , As you have always here, The football battles of your life That life may be more dear. NORMAN RINARD. Thirty Q ' 'A ' W 'rv' -:-' --lzfffgff-X v X LET ME LIVE dow can I sing of love, I, who have never loved? How can I sing of life, I, who have never lived? How can I sing of joy, When oy I have not known? DELMA JORDAN. A HEROIC. STRUGGLE WITH A FGRD UR tramp over l1ill and dale in search of rabbits created appetites which we, two companions and I, visualized being satisfied by an old- fashioned Sunday dinner at a farm house. Suddenly we discovered, to our dismay, that the car in which we were traveling had decided that we should not depart from the scene without obtaining a knowledge of some of the characteristics of that destroyer of religious ideals, a Ford. Inci- dentally, I want to state that the dinner was never eaten, we arrived at our own home just in time for supper. After jacking up the hind wheel, taking the gas line apart, taking the spark plugs apart and cleaning them, and testing the anatomy of the car in general, we decided that hot water was needed to pour on the manifold, which action might enable the car to start. One of my companions and I started out in quest of hot water. At the first farm house we visited no one was at homeg but, being hungry, we in- vestigated the cave and to our joy discovered a barrel containing some nice red jonathan apples. Being very nice boys, we were very considerate and took only as many apples as our pockets and the buckets we had would hold. After eating the apples, we obtained enough energy to try our luck at starting the car once more, but after winding the crank for an hour or so, we again decided that hot water was needed to start our automobile. My two companions obtained the valued treasure from a kind-hearted woman at a farm house a distance of a mile from the car and were hastening merrily back, when the one carrying the burden met his VVaterloo as he was attempting to cross the road when he slipped on the rough icy surface and scattered the contents of the bucket over an acre of good Iowa soil. If ever murder was justifiable, well, just use your imagination. Things began to look desperate, for the sun was about to say Good Day, and still the Ford was successfully defeating every possible effort of ours to change its state of inertia. Finally, we hit upon the grand idea of building a fire and obtaining hot water by melting some of the snow which covered the ground to a depth of about four inches. After tearing apart several fence posts, we got a fire started and were about to proceed with our experiment when a kind-hearted farmer, who was passing by in another Ford, stopped and listened to our tale of woe and invited us to accompany, him to his farm house where we could secure the much needed hot water. XVe immediately procured the hot water and journeyed back to the car. IYc poured a bucket full of hot water on the manifold, and after a few pre- liminary windups, saw the car shimmy, shake, do the Charleston, and Hnally settle down to a purring noise, which sounded like sweet strains from the harps of St. Peter and his angels to the ears of three mighty tired boys. VVILLIAM DOWNING. Thirty-one EDITORIAL STAFF Editor .................................. Donald Douglass Associate Editor ,.,, ..,..,.....,.... M ary Garton - Literary.-mum-Mi Lois Louise Thornburg Marjorie Thornton VVhat's Doing .... 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Maurine Bruce SENIOR COMMITTEE Anna Anderson William Downing Maurice Gilleland Mildred 'Keith Thirty-two john McManus 1 1 , ' 1, EDITORIAL OUR ORGANIZATIONS HE organizations of our school require, as a whole, no introduction to the student body, for even those pupils entering East High from the grades realize and respect their importance. But how many of even the upper classmen realize that a successful club must have the co-operation and backing of all of its members, or it must necessarily fall behind in the present heated race for recognition? Being a member should mean more than merely having one's name on the club books, and paying club dues once every semester. The real member works for the good of his club, talks about it, and-most important of all-attends its meetings. The organization with fifty enrolled members that is proud of the attendance of twenty-five will never set the world on fire, no matter how hard these twenty-five may work, or how faithful they may be. So go to your club meetings-get behind your organizations and push them, don't hinder them with your indifference. If your school means anything at all to you, show it through your interest in the pep and life of your school clubs. GOOD SPORTS Hli other day two boys were standing in the hall discussing the merits of an associate when one exclaimed, Oh, he's a good sport Y The other boy asked, just what do you mean by a good sport ? That remark set us to thinking, for never before had we tried to reason out the elements that went to make up a good sport. First, we said, he must be loyal, loyal to his friends and to his cause at all times, and under all conditions. He must be a person in whom one can place an absolute trust. Second, he must be tolerant. He must have come to the realization that there are other people in the world besides himself, and that each has his own idea how things should be done. He must be able to listen to all men's ideas and still retain his own power to judge. Third, he must love his fellow man. His love niust be such that all little jealousies and en- vies will not be able to find a resting place in his heart. If we are these three things, we are then good sports, whether the world considers us good or bad. It is not what the world says but that which we do that makes us good sports. just three little things! But on second thought, are they little things? How many of us can really measure up to this standard without reservations? Do we stand loyal and ring true at all times? Are we not likely to crawfish out of a situation if our associates differ from us and we know they will ridi- cule us? Are we ready to live and let liye? Are we ready to refrain from condemning a person because of the way he walks, the manner in which he talks, the clothes he wears. the companions he associates with, his beliefs, or any of the things that differ from our own standards? Do we know the value of a word spoken in true sympathy, and the sting of a word spoken in malice? lf we know all these things and fll'tI!'I'Iil'l' flimiz, then we are truly good sports. just three thingsg loye. loyalty, and tolerance, and the greatest of flwsc is Inlcrmzrc. Thirty-three Q 'Wi' N COMMENCEMENT THOUGHTS OMMENCEMENT time is an unsatisfactory period, isn't it? Senior, think of the grades you might have earned, the teams you didn't make, the studies you should have taken. Think of the changes you'd make if you had to go through East High again. You've done some foolish things, l13.VCI1,t you? And now that your high school course is over, itls too late to make up for those foolish things. In a few days you'll be out in the world working, probably, and you'll be only one in a city of a hundred and fifty thousand. Your chances of making a name for yourself or of getting a fortune aren't very great, are they? That's enough! Life may not be a path of roses, but it's not all thorns either. Of course, you've made mistakes Q everybody else does. You'll make more of them, too, but so will the others. You wouldnlt trade your four years here in East High for eight any place else, would you? The friends you've made, the fun you've had, the things you've learned, would you give them up? You're young and strong, you're ready to fight now, through business or college, whichever you choose. Fellow, the world needs men like you, willing to work and set it right. It may give you some punish- ment, but you can take it, and when youlve won, and are sitting atop this mundane sphere, remember East High here in Des Moines, and know that she's cheering for you. DGING A THING WELL R. THOREAU, the essayist, says that once he has done a thing well there is no use to keep on doing the same thing, so he tries something new. This idea of Mr. Thoreau's is just exactly opposite from most peoplesl. Once we can do a thing well, we stick to it and, as a car wheel in a rut, keep going round and round in the same track with no progress. Nothing in particular is gained by that. NVe get no variety, and soon life becomes a monotony. XVhat mankind needs is variety, for variety is the spice of Lifef' Benjamin Franklin did not allow himself to get into a rut. He was a printer and publisher, an inventor, a scientist, an ambassador, a philosopher, and a diplomat. He did as Mr. Thoreau did-did one thing well-then took up another, never satisfied with his knowledge. This variety did not juslt come to him, as We are apt to think, because of his greater ability, he had to work for it. To do a thing well, one does not need to have that greater abilityu, but just an ordinary mind, possessing enough will power to set himself to the task to be done so that it is done well. We all are willing to admit that we were not born geniuses of some kind-in fact very few of us were-but that does not necessarily mean that we cannot learn to draw or write fairly well. Mr. Huxley, in his definition of an education. left out the word w'ellU- an important word. It should read, The chief purpose of an education is to train the mind and the will to do the work you have to do in the world well, when it ought to be done, whether you like to do it or not.', A thing's well done when it meets all the requirements, plus a little bit extra. NVhich are you going to do: follow Thoreau's and Franklin's example and be an individual of wide knowledge, or are you going to get into a rut and stick there? Thirty-four K Thirty-fm' 2 er I isa DR. BAILEY VISITS EAST HIGH Y first interview-to which I went inwardly shaking in my boots -proved to be one of the most delightful of my Quill experiences. The lady whom I had the honor of interviewing was Dr. Edna VV. Bailey, from University High School of Oakland, and the University of California. Dr. Bailey is traveling through the United States visiting the high schools winning prizes or honorable mention in a contest conducted last spring by the American Child Health Association. Very few students know that East High was entered in this contest, and was one of the ten high schools receiving honorable mention. Dr. Baileyfs trip is primarily to get more deta..ls concerning the health program of the winning schools. Of course the first question I asked the Doctor was: Do you like East High? What impressed you most PM Her answer was typical: Your won- derful spirit in athletics-among the girls as well as the boys, makes itself evident to even the most casual visitor-and is certainly much to your credit. The number of students working their way through school also surprised and impressed me. Those students are certainly to be congratulatedf, The contrast between our mid-western schools and those of the East was also very interesting-at least to me. In the East the boys and girls go to separate schools, and the teacher rules supreme-such a thing as a campus ro- mance or a student council is unknown. Dr. Bailey was not at all hesitant in giving us her criticisms of our school, but as they weren't very bad ones, I offer them without the usual apologetic blush. In the first place she complained of the fact that our building was kept too warm and that the ventilation was poor. Bright and active students-of which East High has an abundance--need fresh, and certainly not hot, air to keep them wide awake and lively. Also, according to Dr. Bailey, our lighting system has some poor features, the arrangement of the windows in some of our rooms-particularly the corner ones-being hard upon the eyes. Dr. Bailey was also much impressed with the Home Economics depart- ment, but personally I think that perhaps the delicious luncheon she attended while in East High had something to do with this favorable opinion. The guests at this luncheon, besides Dr. Bailey, were Miss Johnson, Miss Duval, Miss Gregg, Miss Pritchard and Miss McKee, city physical director. On the whole, I think Dr. Bailey rather liked East High, and I know East High liked her, which makes the feeling mutual, and therefore compli- mentary to both parties concerned. And down in our hearts we secretly hope that she liked us as Well-if not a little bit better-than the other schools she will visit in the course of her travels. Last summer high schools from all over the United States were invited by the Child Health Association of America to enter a Health Contest through which they hoped to learn of the various health programs used in the high schools of the United States. The high schools entering were placed in one of three classes-the Large School type, the Medium School type and the Rural School type. East High, entered under the first heading, was one of the ten schools winning honorable mention in the contest. Our Health Report, which was under the direction of a committee com- posed of Mr. VVilliams, Miss Johnson, and Miss Pritchard, was in two parts. The first part consisted of eighty typewritten pages in outline form of the health work being done in East High. The second part of the report was an exhibit consisting of reports from the Physical Education department, the Home Economics and Home Nursing departments, the Art and Normal Training departments, and the Nutrition classes. Thirty-.tix Ej'jOFlGFlNIZRj!ONSU1B THE SENIOR CLASS The january class of 1926 feels quite pleased with its accomplishments and has great hopes for the future. The features marking the hrst senior meeting were speeches by Mr. Burton and Miss Pritchard, and the election of officers. Duane XN'inters was elected to the executive chair, Robert Phil- lips to be his able substitute, Dorothy Anderson to the otliceof secretary, and Glen Moore to the position of chancellor of the exchequer. Margaret Cronland and David Phillips were chosen board members. At a later meet- ing Miss johnson and Mr. Seevers were announced as our faculty advisers. The Senior Mixer was held October l6 in the third Hoor corridor. XYe had with us such notables as Mr. and Mrs. Burton, Mr. Bakalyar, Mr. Seevers, Miss Searl, and Miss johnson. The earlier part of the evening was devoted to games of various sorts. The participants were divided into four groups, and such games as the egg race, obstacle race, and balloon bat lowered their seniorly dignity quite materially. After the game, the orchestra struck up and the dance began. Unfortunately everything must end, and the mixer followed the beaten path, but was voted a great success. The Costume party, held October 30 in the gym, was an event long to be remembered. To be greeted at the door by witches, Chinamen, and farmers is an event not to be forgotten. The faculty members present were Miss Needles, Miss Cummings, Miss Helmreich, Miss Pritchard, and Miss Fork- ner. After enjoying a novel program of games and dancing, the guests de- parted well satisfied. Next came the ordeal of having pictures taken. Proofs were the sole subjects of discussion for several days. According to the photographer a lens lasted a very short time under the beaming visages of the Seniors. The remaining functions on the Senior list are a Christmas party, a ban- quet, the sermon to graduates, and commencement. DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club wishes to take this opportunity of congratulating the cast of our most successful school play Adam and Eva. XV e are especially proud of the girl members of the cast because, for the first time, all were members of our club. XVe feel that this is further proof that the Dramatic Club is the best club in school. Of course, the boys did well, but as We have no particular interest in them, we can only say, You took your parts to the best of your ability, and we wish you success in future plays. ' XVe also wish to congratulate Marjorie Thornton and Rosabelle Houston, both Dramatic Club girls, for their service to the school in participating in the declamatory contest. As usual the club has been divided into groups, each group providing the program for one meeting. The play Figure-Heads was given by the mem- bers of the Program Committee. The Twelve Pound Lookv was presented by Group 1. Rosabelle Houston, Marjorie Thornton, and Alice Ledlie gave the declamations they prepared for the contest at one meeting. Group II presented a Christmas play for the Y. XY. C. A. and also for the club. VX'e believe that all our meetings have been successful enough to justify our saying that this is Dramatic Club year in lCast High, Z'lzirty.-.vcjwiz 3- 1wQQ5' I GN If VIII? Q Q ' I A , if X ' ll u xv LAXHD, is fxefw ' WS' -? 45if 1 fs- ef' -- lf X il THE AMBITI OU5 STUDENT Q . E EPI TAN The E Epi Tan is one of the oldest school clubs in lowa. it started about thirty-five years ago under the name of Boys' Debating Society and has been progressing ever since. Our predecessors spent much time and effort in per- fecting the standards of their club and we of the seventy-fifth semester feel very proud of the fact that we have upheld these standards to their highest point. We have had some excellent programs this year consisting of debates on topics of current interest, talks on various educational subjects and parlia- mentary law. A party was given by the club on the eighteenth of December. Some of the main features of this dance were tag dances, elimination dances, progres- sive dances, and card matching dances. This party was conceded to have been the best party of the season. XYe have voted a number of fellows into the club this year as it is our duty to keep the club going, and we have tried to be as democratic as possible in the maintenance of our club. Y. W. C. A. The Young XYomen's Christian Association is known throughout the world as a friendship club. Each member tries not only to live a better and more wholesome life herself, but to make the lives of her companions happier and more comfortable. Many programs of interest have been presented this semester. The first outstanding entertainment was the Friendship Tea,'i at which the girls became acquainted and enjoyed a social hour. Then, on the evening of December 7, the Y. XY. girls and Hi-Y boys held a joint banquet in the cafeteria. Rev. C. H. Medbury spoke to the group on higher living and higher devotion to the ideals of their clubs and school work. Both the girls and boys were delighted with the success of the banquet. joyous anticipations of Christmas inspired the girls with the spirit of giving, and on December lo, six orphans from the lowa Children's Home were brought to East High as guests of the Y. NV. girls. The cabinet mem- bers bought gifts for these little children who have been deprived of parental love and care. After seeing the eager eyes of the children sparkle with satis- faction and happiness, the girls felt that they had succeeded in bringing joy into the life of six little children who might not have otherwise felt the old Yuletide spirit. The Girl's Dramatic Club presented a Christmas play, The Other Shepherd, which added to the atmosphere of Christmas. The feeling of friendship among the Y. NY. girls is sincere and true blue. HIfY Good, clean living and good, clean sports are the highest standards that a club can possess. The Hi-Y possesses these standards and intends to abide by them. Meetings are held every Monday night and everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. Dinner is served for thirty cents in the cafeteria before each meeting. Many attend these dinners and enjoy them greatly. Very interesting programs are given each meeting and some topic dis- cussed. Among our interesting speakers have been Reverend Rash, Dr. Med- bury, Leon Smith, Mr. XYilliams, and Miss Manette. An induction meeting was held Monday night, December fifteenth. Five new members were taken and a beautiful ceremony was given. The club hopes to take in a great many new members as a busy time is predicted for next semester. Thirty-N inc Q Wi' . FORENSIC CLUB The Forensic Club has just passed through its twelfth semester. All of these semesters have been joyous and interesting, but this last one seemed to be outstanding because of the spirit that was worked up by its members. It has been the practice and desire of the Forensic Club to lift the standard of East High and we are doing what we can to forward this movement. We, the Forensic Club, are very fortunate to have as our adviser, Mr. McCullough, who is very enthusiastic and helps us considerably in carrying out our pro- grams. Our programs so far have been of a literary nature, and have con- sisted of debating and parliamentary practice. On December 18, the club took charge of the noon assemblies. On january 15, the club held its annual party. Invitations were sent to some of our alumni who attended gladly, knowing that they would have a good time. A program had been arranged and everyone seemed to enjoy himself immensely. As the end of this se- mester nears, we look back with satisfaction, and forward with renewed hope for the success in the year that is before us. SPANISH CLUB I have often wondered what belonging to the Spanish club was really like. I imagined that the meetings would be very monotonous because I thought there would be nothing but the pronunciation of long, hard words. However, my opinions were changed when I entered the club. Arthur Borg is our capable president, Madge Roberts is our secretary, Gladys Blackledge deserves much praise as program chairman. lYe have had several meetings, in one of which Miss Ullrich told us about Christmas cele- brations in Spain. She told us that the children believe that the three NVise Men give them gifts. Because of my membership in the club I have changed my views entirely regarding monotonous meetings, and l am sure we shall enjoy many good times next semester. SI-IAKESPEAREAN CLUB Loud gales of laughter poured forth from the Music Room on Friday, December 4. All this merriment was caused by a few members of the Shake- spearean Club who attempted to characterize some of Shakespeare's char- acters. Raymond Hamilton made a most admirable Lady Macbeth, and he acted out the sleep walking scene to perfection. Never before has this scene been acted in such a manner, and we hope never will be. Some discerning person in the audience was elated to see that Lady Macbeth belonged to the Red Cross. It's a small world after all. Olive XVright, Raymond Keasey, and Jack VVickham performed the parts of the three weird sisters. XYe were all charmed with the graceful manner in which they carried out their lilting little dance. However, don't gather from the above that the Shakespearean pro- grams are all farce and burlesque. They are decidedly different. The purpose of this club is, as its name suggests, to further the study of authors and their Works during the Shakespearean age. Of course more time is taken in the discussion of Shakespeare himself. Some of his plays are reviewed and parts of them acted. At the first of the semester an inter- esting account of the great dramatist was given. The recent presentation of Hamlet in London was discussed by one of the members. This is only a sample of what we have done this semester. XVe expect to discuss a few of the present day plays before the end of the year. Forty 1 2 . ,. ,, Anger t STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council this semester has completed many projects of great variety. Early in the year the Council, backed up by every student of East High, put across two big things. First, an excellent example of East High spirit and loyalty was displayed in the Quill Driveg second, there was a splendid showing made in the I'arent-Teachers Association Drive. During the past few weeks several other activities of less importance have been undertaken. First, the purchase of a new scrap-book for East High news was made which is to be kept in the Library. The second event was the ticket sale for the fall play. Mr. YVilson's home room, of which Leslie Baridon is Council Member, was the winning home room, having sold 261 tickets. The third drive was the Public XVelfare Drive. East High put this on in the form of a three-in-one drive, taking one-third of the collection for a Shoe and Stocking Fund, a third for the Red Cross, and a third for the Public VVelfare Drive. This collection amounted to the sum of 313236, a sum over which the students cannot become conceited, but a sum which was contributed by cheerful givers. ZETAGATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY Although the Zetagathean Literary Society, one of the most recently organized clubs in East High, has had only a few meetings this year, due to the numerous holidays, it has concluded what the club calls a very success- ful semester. Being a literary organization, the programs have been the main feature in the club work, and these programs have been greatly enjoyed by all. Q Some of these programs which have been especially interesting are the initiation at Greenwood Park, during which the pledges suffered much humil- iation and embarrassment much to the enjoyment of the old members, the Christmas program which consisted of musical numbers and readings, and the post-New Year meeting at which time scenes from such plays as Twelfth Night were effectively dramatized. Besides studying literary works we intend to be rather active in the debates between the various clubs which will be held next semester. In spite of the fact that we are losing our president, Helen Hancock, and several other members through graduation, we are intending to make our second semester even more successful than the first. ' PHILOMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY The Philo is an organization of about forty girls working for further literary development in East High. Although we have had very few meet- ings this semester due to holidays, there have been some very interesting programs. Some of the most attractive programs were the following: the study of Norwegian Literature which dealt with Haus Christian Anderson and other Norwegian authors, the Initiation. and the Thanksgiving Pro- gram, in which O. Henry's story Two Thanksgiving Centlemeny' and some Thanksgiving poems were read. In the latter part of the semester, Mrs. Zuch, president of the East High P. T. A., kindly consented to speak to us on Parliamentary Law. This seemed to be a good opportunity to share our program with the Zetagathean girls. We now know the correct way to make and amend motions, close debate on a question, and postpone business until the next meeting. I am sure that both clubs thank Mrs. Zuch for show- ing us these things. Although it has been difficult to get started this semester because of the many girls who have classes in the afternoon, we feel that we have come through with flying colors. I Forty-one E. D. M. CLUB Our club, which was formed' last year, is about to begin its activities again. The aim of the club is to create better sportsmanship among East High boys, also to get more boys interested in athletics. Our officers are: president, Gerhard Haugeg vice-president, Lloyd Lansrudeg secretary-treas- urer, Ivan Thompson. As the boys with monograms are the only ones eligible for membership, the number in our club is restricted. XVe are hoping that many boys will get intothe spirit of athletics this semester and help give our club more pep than ever before. The letter-men's club held its Hrst meeting of the year, Monday, Decem- ber 7, in the Music Room. A committee consisting of Duane Winters, Lloyd Lansrude, Karl McCluskey, and Ernest VVillis, was appointed to make plans for the annual football party. It has been a custom to have a party for foot- ball men alone, besides a dance for the entire D. M. Club. Due to the shortage of time between now and mid-year graduation, it was decided to throw these two parties together, the E. D. M. Club giving the party and inviting the football men of both first and second squads. This event will be held January 8, 1926. ' LE CERCLE FRANCAIS The first meeting of the Le Cercle Francais was unusually interesting as well as instructive to the members. Miss Ullrich, who had just returned from Spain, told us of the customs and dress of that country. A very appropriate program for this time of year was given at the second meeting, which was the Christmas meeting. A one act Christmas play called Le Pere Noel a L'ecole was given. .Iohn-McBeth acted as the good St. Nicholas and gave us a plentiful supply of candy. Another number on the program was a piano solo by Lucille Hamblin. VV e are all looking forward to the last meeting of the semester which will be an afternoon party. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club is a comparatively new club in East High but it is steadily growing. There are thirty girls enrolled and we expect many more to join us. Many interesting and educational programs have been given this semester. At a recent meeting a representative of Younker Bros. talked to us on the decoration of a home. Miss Pritchard spoke to us on the points of a win- ning personality. Some of the points that she brought out were neatness, sincerity, tolerance, loyalty and the ability to meet obligations. The club has accomplished a great deal this semester and we hope to achieve as much next term. LIBRARY CLUB Because of the large number of girls desiring to join the Library Club this semester, our membership has greatly increased. During the semester we have had several socials, the most enjoyable of which was our initiation. The new members as well as the old members en- joyed the interesting program. A Christmas party is planned for the next meeting. One of the features of the program is a grab-bag, a thing which never fails to give much pleasure to all those present. Owing to the efforts of Miss Cavanaugh. our adviser, and our officers, we have had a very successful semester, and we feel that now we are a full- fledged East High club. F arty-two ffl QWHBIIZS DOINGS il MISS BENNETT SPENDS A DAY AT EAST SPEAKS AT ASSEMBLY Une of the most delightfully interesting and helpful assemblies ever at- tended at lfast was the one enjoyed on Thursday morning. December 10, in which Miss Helen Bennett, a vocational expert, here under the auspices of the educational committee of the State Federation of Business and Professional XYomen's clubs, spoke on Choosing a Vocation. XYhat do you want most in this world?'i was the first question put to the students. Miss Bennett answered it herself, by saying, that most people would say, either, money, fame, happiness or the opportunity to be of ser- vice to mankind. However desirable these may be. Miss Bennett said that the ideal answer which takes in everything-and here the students waited in suspense-is the opportuniy to express one's self through his work. A decided blow to some, but Miss Bennett explained, and undoubtedly convinced the students that work should be distinguished from toil and drudgery. It is a means of self-expression. And after all, as Miss Bennett said, we can get away from our friends or anything else, but we cannot get away from ourselves. Therefore, to be able to enjoy ourselves, we must be occupied at something pleasant, as far as possible. XVork, therefore, is very desirable. But, how is one going to know what sort of work to engage in? Three very helpful questions were suggested, as a start in deciding upon a certain occupation. 1.-Do I want to take up this particular occupation? Z.-Can I do it? That is, do I have the ability? 3.-Is it practical? Docs it fit into my circumstances? Then, as a supplement to these three outstanding questions five more de- tailed questions were suggested: I.-Am I a leader or a follower? 2.-Am original or imitative? Here. Miss Bennett gave encouragement to the many students lacking original talent, by saying that oftentimes it is left to the imitators to develop the original ideas. 3.-Am I a roamer or a stay-at-homer? -l.-Am I an active person or am I a static person? In each case, Miss Bennett gave much encouragement and many good suggestions as to choices of occupations to the students belonging to either class. In concluding, she brought out that only by service, as a part of our work, can we meet with success. And service is giving something that costs some- thing. VOCATION CONFERENCES After speaking in the assembly, Miss Bennett spoke to several groups of girls, each group being interested in a certain vocation. Besides showing herself to have a thorough and understanding knowledge of each line of work, Miss Bennett gave the girls some very helpful advice. LUNCHEON AND INTERVIEW At noon of December 10. the girls of the Domestic Science Department served a very delightful luncheon to Miss Bennett as guest of honor, Miss Van Buskirk, who accompanied Miss Bennett, Miss Pritchard, Miss Needles, and the presidents of several girls' clubs, including ,lean Beyer, of the Philo- F arty-three A Q . Sis mathean Literary Society, Marjorie Thornton, of the Dramatic Clubg Irma May, of the Library Round Table, Helen Hancock, of the Zetagathean Lite- rary Societyg Catherine Iierner, of the Girls' Athletic League, Ruth Sack- rider, of the Home Economics Club. At the luncheon, Miss Bennett re- marked that she was very much pleased with the order in the assembly room and elsewhere in the building, and also, with the friendliness of the students. 'After the luncheon, Miss Bennett gave a few minutes of her precious time to a member of the Quill staff. In speaking about the high school pub- lication, she gave some helpful pointers concerning the composition of such a magazine. As she expressed it, the news articles are really the most im- portant features. They should be written up in an interesting and clear manner, but should be as brief as possible. Good choice of words plays an important part. The editorials should not be personal, should be more or less argumentative, and should touch the life of the studentg that is, be of interest or help to any student. P- PRESS CONVENTION The animal meeting of the High School Press Association was held at Grinnell on December 4-5. East High, as well as the three other high schools of the city, was duly represented at this convention by three delegates, who CE11116 back so fired with the sacred flame of inspiration that the Quill staff is anticipating another successful year. The hospitality of the native Grinnellians, the well planned and inspiring lectures, and the many social activities, all went together to make a perfect week-end for the lucky delegates. Three fortunates from East High, who did their humble best to represent the East High Quill as it deserved to be represented, were Mary f larton, Donald Douglass, and Edwin Youtz, accom- panied by Miss VVood and Mr. Perry of the East High faculty. East received honorable mention by entering the Quill and three editorials. The Purple and Gray, of Burlington, carried off the major honors, winning the Sigma Delta Chi Cup for the best editorial, and the Grinnell Register Cup for the best news story. The Newtonia of Newton was the winner of the Des Moines Register Trophy offered for the best front page makeup, and the Pulse of Wfashington High School, Cedar Rapids, won the Grinnell Herald Cup offered for the best magazine. THE BANQUET At 6:00, in the really beautiful quadrangle dining room, the Department of Journalism, with Sigma Delta Chi and Theta Sigma Phi, were hosts to the delegates, the speakers, and those connected with the publications of campus and town. A typewriter formed the centerpiece of each table. At each place, was a program containing the toasts and the names of the guests, and also, a lino- type slug, presented by the Scarlet and Black of Grinnell. TI-IANKSGIVING CONTRIBUTION Thanksgiving always brings many chances for service. It has long been our custom at East High to make a free will offering for the purpose of helping the Children's Homeg this collection being all taken on the first day. So, on November 23, a general collection, amounting to 341.22 was taken through the various home rooms. Thus, a number of homeless children were made a little bit happier on Thanksgiving day through the good will of the students. F arty-four fQ X Qia ADAM AND EVA The annual mid-year play that was presented on the nights of December 3-4, was an unusually good one, and it was generally conceded to be one of the best amateur performances that had been seen. Adam and Evan was written by Guy Bolton and George Middleton. lt was a comparatively new three-act comedy-drama and was voted by dramatic critics to have been one of the three best plays produced in the season of 1920. Although the play was a comedy and presented many humorous situations, it was by no means a light farce. The plot dealt with the typical American family in which there were two opposing forces present. One was the lazi- ness and snobbishness that is so common in the rich American family, and the other was the thrift and industry that is so uncommon in the people of the same class. At the beginning of the play, the first force was the stronger, but as the play progressed. the latter finally triumphed and the play ended with all the characters stronger, and with the moral driven home. Margaret Cronland, as Eva King, and hlohn Hoff, as Adam Smith, took the leading roles. M iss Cronland was appealing as the popular daughter of a millionaire, the obiect of affection of a young physician, and the financial hope of a poor Scottish nobleman. john Hoff portrayed a difficult roleg he was required by the situations in the play to assume the responsibility of taking care of the family of the millionaire rubber merchant. Duane VVinters, as James King, gave a good interpretation of the irritable father. Nedra Gordinier was delightful as the maid. Beryl Pattison, as Clinton DeVVitt, furnished many of the comedy situations, Geneva Proudht was his devoted wife. Lois Louise Thornburg took the part of the modern aunt, whose club activities overshadowed her home duties. Van Robinson was convincing as the doctor. Maurice Gilleland proved his ability, first, as the uncle and later as an ardent insurance agent. Robert Crawford was the fortune-seeking nobleman. Forty-jim' 'Z W . .. . ..,..-,-.jVf-M Aw NX X I x,,..x gr... , , YC EDGAR A. GUEST One of the most delightful assemblies that we have ever experienced was the assembly November 20, in which Edgar A. Guest spoke. To us he was the impersonation of 'Ajust Folksf, He did not adopt an oratorical style or make any flowery speech, but spoke to us just as we would converse with each other. He spoke often of his son, Buddy, and in our hearts many of us rather envied Buddy because he had such a wonderful dad. Mr. Guest did not hold himself up as an example but merely pointed out the best simple for all way in aspiring students to follow, which we can be just our- selves. Mr, Guest confirmed our idea that great men are merely human and are just simple, common folks, for he actually seemed rather uncomfortable on the stage. He reminded us of some of our own students who aren't ac- customed to speech-making. Not a student was bored and there were none but who hung upon his every word. More than one person said, ul want to be just like him, he's so pleasant and simple and-Oh! I donlt know- he's just so likeable. That is the thing which endeared him to usg his per- sonality compelled one to like him. He presented several poems when they fitted the occasion, and they seemed to be his method of illustrating a thing. He literally painted a picture with musical, harmonious words. Vvhen he had finished speaking, there were very few who did not resolve to read with more comprehension and understanding his versions of just Folksf' EAST HIGH HOMECOMING Every year the alumni of East High meet on the eve of the last big game to show that the spirit of East High never dies. Thursday night, November 19, the graduates, senior class, and student council of East High met once more in the auditorium to show their invincible love for their school. They were welcomed by Mr. Burton, our principal. Old Father Time appeared on the stage, hoary with age, and summoned the players of the past and ,present football days. Then, with his never failing sagacity, he ground the players of the past through a huge coffee grinder, and-lo and behold-the new players, gifted with all the faculties of the older players came forth! The Boys' Glee Club sang several selections, and the East High band played. The four horsemen. a quartet from the E. D. M. Club, composed of former letter men, sang for the friends of Each High. The meeting closed with speeches on the spirit of the old and new by Fred Van Liew and Vincent Starzinger, and the singing of the East High school song. Thus the East High spirit still lives in the hearts of the alumni. HIGH SCI-IGOL DECLAMATION CONTEST AT EAST East High received third place in the inter-high school Girls' Declamatory Contest held at East High, Saturday evening, December 12. Roosevelt High girls were first, while North and XYest entries placed second and fourth, re- spectively. ' Marjorie Thornton won third place in the dramatic division, giving The Qld Nest. Rosabelle Houston placed second in the humorous division, with the reading, Lady Teazle and Sir Peterf' a scene taken from the play School for Scandal. A violin solo by Keith Davis. a vocal solo by Paul Hanson, and several Xylophone solos by Beryl Pattison, added much to the enjoyment of the evening. Forty-six isis EAST HIGH MUSIC DEPARTMENT Our East High Music Department, under the direction of Mr. H. Gilbert, has brought itself into prominence this year. Besides furnishing a delightful musical program in an assembly held December ll, it has enter- tained other schools and organizations, including Amos Hiatt, XN7ooclroW Wil- son junior High, and The Foreign Society of America. Below is printed the program which has been used, and following, the different instruments composing the orchestra, together with the names of the pupils playing each: COMPLIMENTARY PROGRAM Prcscutcd Hy EAST HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT J. H. GILBERT, Director Pu1cinellol' ..... .................................................. .......,.. A I ettor Humoreske ............ ............,,..........,.............,.... ......... D U ofrak QJRCHESTRA Thanks Be To God .......,............,........,.,,Y....,..........,.... ........ D ickson lJoUBL1c QUrX1i'l'IC'1 1'E The Swann ............,,......................................,...........,....,.. .....,... S f. Scans Violin Solo-HUGH GIBSON Little Man ......V..... ........................................................ ....... E . R. Hall Vocal SUlO--4PAUl. HANSON Beautiful Galatheau ,...........,.....,...................................... ..,..... V on Supa O1:cHL:s'rRA STRINGS First Violins Hugh Gibson Ruth Long Keith Davis Harold llieiner Virginia Edwards Vera Hall Carrol Bryan Seco-nd Vfiolim Phyllis Middlekauff Phyllis Hall Harold Tasson Arthur Denny XYetal Potts Sidney Tobis Mable Montieth Viola. Dorthy Pease Helen Dawson Cello Martha Burton Bass Ezma Peternian XYOODXY l NDS Flutes Emery Kennedy Lawrence O'Niell Clarimrts Clarence Tingle Charles lilmquist liclwin Youtz Richard Hoffman Oboe ,lohnston Greene .S'o.rof111,om'.r Clilford Cole George Billings lack Dean BRASS Cornet Francis Prinm Paul Hodgson Verne Dierdorff Troizilmmxr Elmer Olson David Nelson Forty-.ri Q . gigs Horus Leo VVilson Edward Patterson Paul Groves PERCUSSION Drums Edward Smith Tiuzflalzs ' Russell Towle IJUUBLE QUARTET I ' ' ' Soprano Bessie Clrund Ruth Mellin . Tenor . Raymond Love lack Spencer Alto Lotus 'llague Laura Richardson Bassas .Paul I-Ianson Donald Secor 171.51111-Sf, Marjorie Gustafson MR. BURTONS ACTIVITIES All East High takes-pride in the fact that Mr. llurton, our principal, was chosen President of the Iowa State Teachers' Association, at the convention which met in Des Mo'nes, November 5, 6 and 7. ' Few people, especially the students of the school, are conscious of the number of extra-curricular activities that Mr. Burton takes an active part in. Aside from his regular duties as principal of our school, he holds the office of second vice president of Secondary School Principals in the National Edu- cation Association. Of the Iowa Association of Secondary School Princi- pals, Mr. Burton is secretary. He is chairman of the Ilureau of liducation of the Des Mo-'nes Chamber of Commerce. and secretary of the newly formed Civic Music Association. Mr. Burton is also an active member of the Epsilon chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, a fraternity devoted to educational research. HIfY w. BANQUET On Monday night, December 14, the girls of the liast lIigh Y were gal- lantly entertained by the boys of the Hi-Y. They met just outside the door of the cafeteria and played games under the direction of Leon Smith of the Y. M. C. A. It was, indeed, quite a sight to see the fair ladies striving to be the first to get their apples peeled, and then to see the courageous boys struggling to be the First to eat the apples. ' After the supper, Arthur Borg, program chairman, presided. Loran Braught, president of the East Hi-Y, welcomed the girls. Lois Louise Thorn- burg, president of -the Y. XY. C. A., responded. A very charming reading, Cuddy,f' was given by a student in the department of public speaking at Des Moines University. Dr. Charles Medbury, the speaker of the evening, truly inspired the boys and girls there to higher living and to higher devotion, to the ideals of their clubs. If P 1 , ' AN APPRECIATION - The Quill Staff wishes to express its appreciation for the help that the Commercial Department has given. XVhen extra typists were needed, Miss Searle. supplied some very efficient girls, who assisted the Staff stenographers. The girls who have aided arc: Zoe Ringrose, Irena lllades, and lflizabeth Brand. F arty-eight I uv V S . ', ETH I:-E-TI' I C S 415 can J C19 CHD C77 1 Swinmwing 121 'll-lmis 133 llzlfket llzlll C-M C A I Q53 Gulf NIJ Fun 1...4 nlmull U23 'lxrzmck l w'fy-will e ATHLETIC AWARDS The following regulations govern the awarding of monograms for golf. tennis. football, basket ball, track, swimming, and G. A. L.: GOLF: To earn a monogram in golf a student must meet 'the following conditions : l. Comply with all general requirements of athletes. 2. Complete all games in school round robin. school championship, and school handicap matches, forfeiting games only when the conditions are such that the ,coach feels the games should be forfeited. f - 3. Compete in City Series and play in two thirds of all matches scheduled by the school. TENNIS: To earn a monogram in tennis a student must meet the follow- ing requirements: l. Comply with all general requirements of athletes. '- 2. Play in school round robin of not less than twelve players not forfeiting any games unless the conditions are such that the coach feels the games should be forfeited. .x 3. Shall be elected from round robin players as a member of the school team. 4. Compete in the city series and play in two-thirds'of all matches scheduled by the school. - FOOTRALL: To earn a monogram in football a student must meet the following conditions : l. Comply with all general requirements of athletes. 2. Play three full games, seven halves. or fifteen quarters. 3. Time and a half will be given for city series games. BAskET BALL: To earn a monogram in basket ball a student must meet the following conditions: l. Comply with all general requirements of athletes. Z. Play three full games or time equivalent to seven halfs. TRACK: To earn a monogram in track a student must meet the following conditions: l. Comply with all general requirements of athletes. 2. Compete in every single meet. SWIMMING: To earn a monogram in swimming a student must meet the following conditions : l. Comply with all general requirements of athletes. 2. Compete in every single meet. G. A. L.: To earn a monogram in G. A. L. a girl must follow the following point system: Each girl who- earns a monogram must have a good record in sportsman- ship, must earn at least twenty points in some team activity. and twenty points by keeping training rules, and one hundred points of the three hundred must be supervised. No more than fifty of the one hundred may be test points. Each girl must he making a passing grade in at least three studies during the time she is earning points. There are four groups of activitiesg those requiring stated practice periods such as tennis, golf, track, folk-dancingg and team games such as volley ball, soccer. hockey. and baseball: those without supervision such as hiking, skating, health rulesg tests of skill in technique of activities, games or swim- Fifty Q . ming. Additional points may be earned by making a posture grade of A or having a perfect gymnasium record for one semester. BASKETBALL IN EULL SVJING Turn a bunch of red-blooded American boys loose and see what a com- motion you havel Such is the East High Gymnasium during basket ball season. Basket ball attracts much attention, and I am sure will be backed to the limit by East High supporters. This is one game that a boy has to train for. One gets no rest in basket ball unless he sits on the bench, for the game requires one to be going at top speed all the time. The spiritH of East High shows out in all of its activities and athletic games, and we must not fail to support the teams as they come. XYe have some bunch out for basket ball. and we have very good material to make up our teams. Each team will try for a title in its own division. There are four divisions, A, B, C and D. This makes many berths that a boy may try out for. Everyone that goes out for the team is devoting something to his school, whether he makes the team or not. I.et's all get behind the coaches, and here's a hint for the girls. Get your boy friends to go out for athletics. If a boy is asked by a girl to do some- thing he will surely do it. Come on, let's go! East High needs you. EAST NOSED OUT IN SCHOLARSHIP RACE At the-end of the football season, a scholarship cup is presented to the team having the highest grades for the season. The high-graded North boys Won the cup this year, nosing out East High for it. East High won it last year and hopes to gain permanent possession of it in the end. In order to be counted in this race, a boy has to play one quarter in a city game. It looks as if we will have to teach Leslie Baridon, Donald Douglass, XVillard Coughlin, and others how to play football, for we need cups for our trophy case. ATHLETIC HONORS AVVARDED C ln Friday, December l8, an assembly was held for the purpose of award- ing athletic honors to those deserving them. As we know that to earn a monogram or numeral, it takes a good deal of hard work, it is always of interest to know who the deserving ones are. First, Doris Hoff, a student of East. played three beautiful piano numbers. Then Mr. Hoyt, after giving a spirited talk on scholarship as related to ath- letics, awarded monograms and certificates to some of the football players. Those receiving two-ring monograms were: Elmer XYinegardner, Ivor Wil- liby, Ivan Thompson, Raymond Keasey, Fred Peel, Gerhard Hauge, Keith liernahan, Gerald Canon. Those receiving one-ring monograms were: Glen Mourer, Anthony Olls. Ralph Canine, Roland Nickols, Frank Griffith, Elmer Hall. Lloyd Lansrude. Mr. YVilliams, boys' physical training instructor of East, awarded VVelcher Ulrich the tennis monogram. Miss Gregg, girls' physical training instructor, then awarded Catherine Berner and Ruth Nlellin athletic numerals, while Louise INIcCaughn re- ceived the highest honor, a monogram. Fifty-one Q il T1- GIRLS' ATHLETIC LEAGUE XVhat,s the matter with Mr. XVilliams? He's all right! XVhy? Because he is a handy man for the G. A. I.. It was through him that we got six of the best looking hockey sticks ever made. If you don't believe they are, come over and see. The more we have out, the sooner, we'll get to use them. The city G. A. L. point system has been rearranged so that it is much easier to earn a numeral or monogram now. NYe hope this will encourage many more girls to come and join us. A class of tumbling and pyramid building has been formed and we know that besides learning to be almost as good acrobats as the boys we will have a great deal of fun. If you have heard the vigorous shouting and yelling on Monday and Friday afternoons, you probably have discovered that the girls are playing their favorite winter indoor sport, volley ball. The boys are very anxious to use the gym on Friday afternoons, so come on, girls, and help us build up our attendance so that we can keep it. The League wishes to take this opportunity of congratulating our football team for its splendid record. XYe are very proud of you and wish you suc- cess in the rest of your football careers. Lotrlsii MCCAUGHAN, 26. SWIMMING Remember the days when ScottyU used to bring his team on the stage, state cham nionshin cups were mresented, and manv were enthused over the . Y 1 , results of the meets. XX ell. these davs are about here and we have some . V . T y very good material with which to make up our team. Scotty , wants anv bo ' who thinks he can swim to come out and practice . ., 5 , , for the team. To com Jose a team, a coach needs several varieties of ma- . 1 . . . . terial, fat, lean, and medium. lf he has this material, he can transform it 1nto the real stuff. I believe that Scotty can take a boy, whether he can swlm or not. and transpose him into a George Garton or a Joe Henry. If you don't believe it, try it, make him show you he knows how to instruct swim- ming, for that is what he's here for. Wle want a good team, but we cannot have it unless evervone will get behind it and boost hard. 1 4 5 ' ' ' V Come on and show East High that you have some ambition. We do not get recognition by merely going to school to pass the subjects. We are known for what we do that we donyt have to do. Such is swimming! Come now, you are needed and you may not be called twice. FOOTBALL SQUAD ENTERTAINED On Monday evening, November 23, the Hi-Yi' boys entertained the East High football squad and coaching staff at a banquet in the East Des Moines Club rooms. The guests included Coach Cress Hoyt, Trainer A. Y. Russell, D. NYilliams, A. Burton. Henry Hasbrouck, jack Smith, A. Ei. Taylor, Paul Sommers, Dow Byers. Captain Ivan Thompson, Raymond Keasey, Glenn Monrer, Roland Nicholls, Harold Garwood, Elmer Hall, Leamon Vlohnston, Gerhart Hauge, Lloyd Lansrude. Gerald Cannon, Ivor TYilliby and Leland Bettis. Arthur Borg acted as toastmaster to a very interesting program. jack Smith, president of the Cosmopolitan Club at XYest High., gave several ex- cellent readings. A. E. Tavlor, an East Des Moines business man, rendered an interesting sleight of hand performance. The concluding part of the program was a talk by Dow Byers on old foot- ball days of East High. It was a very interesting talk and enjoyed by all. Fifty-two e A 1. U M N I EAST HIGH ALUMNI IN MUSICAL CIRCLES Of the many students who were musically ambitious during their high school years, a great number are still persuing this most interesting subject, some for the pleasure derived from it, others as a means of livelihood. In an interview with Mr. Gilbert, Director of Music in Iiast High, we find that he has kept in touch with many of them. Clarence Fritz, who lives near Los Angeles, is busy earning his daily bread by his music and by working in a tire manufacturing establishment. Bernard Thompson has recently entered the ranks of popular song writers. Harvey and Carl Bogenrief are members of Mclieeverls Arcadian or- chestra. Elfrida Anderson is a teacher of music in one of the public schools. Minnette Paterson is a student of piano under the direction of Mr. jordan at Des Moines University. Virginia Paterson is a private teacher of piano. Iva Love Kendree is in vaudeville. Victoria Love is a teacher of music in one of the Des Moines public schools. Clifford Julstrom is a professor of violin at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. Helen Friend Sager is assistant to Ross Vernon Miller, a teacher of voice. Holon Mathews is a student of piano at the University of Tennessee. Robert McGrew is a senior in the school of music at Simpson College. Mr. McGrew is directing the High School orchestra at Indianola. Gretchen VVinterrowd is the director of music at the XYoodrow XVilson junior High School. Leonard Hawk has been conducting an orchestra on one of the large boats running between San Francisco and New York City. Eugene Burton, a graduate of Iowa University, majored in music while attending the University and was an assistant violin teacher to Professor Kenchy. Mr. Burton is now conducting a private studio in Newton. Carl Schwartz has signed a thirty-seven week contract with the Orpheum circuit as pianist for the Mlle. Nina dancing-skating novelty. Clifford Bloom is a teacher of voice at Drake University. Mr. Bloom has been one of the recipients of the .Iuliard scholarship for music in New York City. Hannah Roe is a teacher of piano in Des Moines. Adelaide Ewing, an organist and pianist, is a teacher of piano in Des Moines. Tyne Buck, a baritone soloist, is very well known in Des Moines and over the State as one of the Shrine Chanters. Fredericka Gerhardt Downing is a member of the Civic Opera Club of Chicago. Mrs. Downing appeared with Dean Raymond Carr in the Messiah in December. TWO EAST HIGH ALUMNI HCNORED AT IOWA UNIVERSITY Two former East High students, Clarence Cosson and Katherine Fulton, graduates of the 1923 class, are on the honor roll for scholarship at the Uni- versity of Iowa for the second semester of the N24-25 school year. East I-ligh feels that she has reason to be justly proud of such graduates. Fifty-lhrre? 2 W gf EAST HIGH GRADUATE LEADER IN MOVE TO BAN MILITARY TRAINING William Bradley Otis, a graduate of East High and a member of the City College of New York faculty, is a leader in the movement of banishing compulsory military training in colleges. ln spite of the fact that his efforts have caused considerable comment in the East, especially among army men who have accused him of communism and lack of patriotism, he is backed by many of the leading colleges and universities in the country. Quoting a Des Moines paper, Otis is a member of the National Security League, having been made a member because of his work in making a study of the constitution compulsory in practically all the schools. He received the support of the student body of the City College by a vote of 7 to l in his campaign against compulsory military training. He advocates instead, the 'Youth Movementf a constructive effort to end war. EAST HIGH PAIR IS MARRIED IN THE PHILIPPINES The wedding of Carl Christopherson and Louise Knopp, graduates of the 1917 class, took place in the fall in the Philippines as a result of a romance which started nine years ago in East High. After graduating from East High, Mr. Christopherson enlisted in the navy and was later placed in the geodetic survey service where he has re- mained ever since. He has traveled extensively since entering this line of work as he has been from Alaska to the Philippines. EAST HIGH EXTENDS CONGRATULATIONS TO FORMER STUDENT East High was interested in hearing of the wedding of Miss Sarah Toubes to Morse D. Levitt, which took place several months ago in Des Moines. After graduating from East High, Mrs. Levitt entered Drake University Where she became editor-in-chief of the Quax. She was also a member of the honorary fraternity Sieve and Shearsf, Mrs. Levitt later attended Chicago University where she received a degree of bachelor of philosophy, and Columbia University where she took post-graduate work. F or the past three and one-half years, Mrs. Levitt has served on the editorial staff of the Register and Tribune-News. After their wedding Mr. and Mrs. Levitt were at home in the Prince George Hotel in New York City until they sailed, on November 5, for Europe where they are making an extended tour of France, England, Ger- many, and Switzerland. DONAHUEBOBERG WEDDING Ray Boberg, a graduate of the East High 1918 class, was married Novem- ber 17 to Katheryn Donahue of Perry, Iowa. After he graduated from East High, Mr. Boberg entered the Iowa State College where he received his bachelor of science degree. While at Ames he was a member of the honorary society Scabbard and Bladef' Mr. and Mrs. Boberg sailed on November 28 from New York for Havana, Cuba, where Mr. Boberg is resuming his position as electrical engineer for the Hershey Cuban railway and Hershey corporation. East High was interested in hearing of Mr. I3oberg's wedding as he had visited the school just before the great event and prior to the East-VVest battle. He visited all his former teachers and expressed his desire of having East High win in the following game. Fifty-firm' S EXC-HPiN'C'3ESjlj il THE VALUE OF THE EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT The Exchange Department, being small, is often considered one of very little importance by those who do not know. Wfithout exaggeration, this de- partment may be likened to a tiny screw which holds a great Hywheel in its place and thus causes a large piece of machinery to operate in the proper manner. The Joke Department, the one to which the students almost invariably turn first, is very largely dependent on the clever jokes gleaned from the exchanges. The Alumni Deparment, through exchanges, is allowed to keep in touch with the collegian activities of many former East High students. In addition to all this aid gained from exchanges, the Exchange Depart- ment is enabled to print a great number of worth-while poems and editorials written by students of other high schools. Exchanges also play a large part in the activities of the school. Often a new idea for a campaign or contest originates in a notice in an exchange of the good results of a similar campaign or contest in some other high school. The Quill receives many excellent suggestions for improvement in comments from exchanges. The Quill exchanges with the following high school papers: lhe Echoes .....................,,.Y,, ,.,.,. ........Y,,,.,.......,... C o uncil Bluffs, Iowa Eh Kali Nam ............. .....,c.. X Valla Walla, Washington The Pulse .....,.,.ii.......,,,,. ..,,.,...,.,,....... C edar Rapids, Iowa North High Oracle ........., i.........,...................... D es Moines, Iowa The Tatler ..................... ............. X Yest High, Des Moines, Iowa The Round-up ..,.,......,..,.., ......,c, R oosevelt High, Des Moines, Iowa The Student Crier ..,,.........., ,,.....,.,.,ct.....,,,.,,,...,.,i..... F airbury, Illinois Voice of South High .....,i... ,..,.I.........,................ Y oungstown, Ohio The Thistle .,.,......i........,.ci ,..... S co-tt High, Toledo, Ohio The Argus News ......,,,, ...,......,c......... O ttumwa, Iowa The Ietfersonian ,.,..... .....c,..,.....,c,. L os Angeles, California The Comment .,.,,c... A.,..,....,c..,...,......c..i. S t. Paul, Minnesota The Railsplitter c,.,., ....c,, L incoln High, Des Moines, Iowa The Forum ,,.,,.,,,, ,,,,,,.,,,,, S enn High, Chicago, Illinois The Whisp ,c,,.,,,,.,,,,,,, ........i.... X Vilmington, Delaware The Bumble B ....... ...i................ I3 00116, IOWA The Needle A,,,,,,A,,,,, ,,,.,..,,,,.,.r,.,,, A tlantic, Iowa The Hornet ,,,.,,,,,, ......,, G uthrie Center, Iowa The Comment ..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i,,,,,,,,..,,,,,,,,,. .,,,.....,,i.....,,..... K COkL1k, Iowa THE POET'S CORNER LOCK UP YOUR TROUBLES Build for yourself a strong box, Fashion it with care, Fit it with hasp and padlock, Put all your troubles there. llide therein all your failures And each bitter cup you quail' Lock all your heartaches within it Then suit on the lid and laughf -The Tafler, lVest High. Fifty-five AS THE QUILL SEES IT Besides exchanging with many Iowa high schools and colleges, the Quill,' receives exchanges from eight different states, namely, Ohio, lllinois, XYash- ington, Minnesota, California, Delaware, Georgia, and Nebraska. XYe re- ceive a large amount of assistance in printing the Quill from the many ideas contained in our numerous exchanges. Wie wish to show our interest in these numerous exchanges by offering the following comments: THE ROUNDUP, Roosevelt High, Des Moines, Io-wa: Your paper seems to round upl' all the good news and witty jokes each week for publication. The cartoons which you place on the front page of each issue are excellent. THE TATLER, West High, Des M oines, I owa: The football number in which you featured a well known yell was very effective and probably accounted for your never-say-die sp'rit at the annual East-VV est game. ,THE RA11.sPLrr'1'Ek, Lincoln High, Des Moines, I owa: Your jokes are new and well-chosen. XVe liked your write-up on your interesting art exhibit. THE 0RiXCLli, North High, Des Moines, Iowa: XYe think your new Code for Social Affairs is an excellent idea and wish you success in establishing it. Tuli licuoi-is, Connell Iilzijs, Iowa: We always welcome the Echoes among our exchanges. It is filled with news of the best kind and is consequently very interesting to any who may read it. illllli VVHIs1', lilfilmington High, DPl0TQ'Ill'4'.' Your exchange comments are written very skillfully. You have a long and interesting exchange list. ,PHE CRvsTAL, Libbey High, Toledo, Ohio: The snaps of your staff members are very interesting and look, as we were sure the Crystal staff must, really alive. THE PULSE. llfashington High, Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Your beautiful and artistic cover is characteristic of the fine work which it encloses. VVe wish to congratulate you on your well-deserved success at the Grinnell Press Convention. THE FORUM, Senn High, Chicago, Illinois: Your poetry is the best which we have noticed in our exchanges. We liked the interesting stories and clever sketches in your Literary Department. THE STUDENT CRIER, Fairbnry High, Fairbnry, Illinois: Your Scraps and Scribblesn department is certainly a clever way in which to make use of original miscellaneous ideas which you receive. THE ROMAN, Rome High, Ronie, Georgia: XYe have received your magazine for the first time and are very glad to make your acquaintance through our exchanges. VVe should like to hear from you again. illllli Com MICNT, Keoknk, Iowa: Your magazine is very artistic and clever. Your staff must include a great number of artistically inclined persons. Fifty sf..- f 192-' U j J 0 14 E 5 ijkfaii WE ALL VJUNDER IF BOOK X Q,-111'f11'1'i01z 10 f1t'1Illlt'11'3'3 l,llUPOSl'l'l0N I lf it takes ll turtle a week to walk from here to Omaha. how long does it take an elephant to pick his teeth with a buckwheat pancake that has been run over by a Rock Island passenger train? l,Rtl1'OSlTltJN ll If the moon travels around the earth twelve times a year, how long does it take a man to crawl around the world on railroad ties? l,ROl'OSl'l'lUN III lf a couple are in love, how long does it take him to get enough nerve to ask her a question of four words? QA hint as to what you are to provej Given: A couple in love. To Prove: You will marry 11101 l,RUPOSl'I'ION lk' If the volume of a cake of rouge is one and hvc-tenths cubic inches, how many square inches of a girl's face will it cover? l,RUPUSl'l'ION V lf 121151 Higlfs colors are RICIJ and HIWXCK, what a1'e the school colors of a high school in the western part of the state, if it has a green football P team. FINIS 'llhis book has been dedicatcd to the student who can solve these problems correctly. He will thereupon receive the degree of l'rot'essor of Chronology by Scmtlnlsm' lly a Solid Geometry Lover. F. B. THE STRAP QKIfw1og1cs to Ifcigar A111111 1'01 .v The 131'11s j See the hanger on the strap, trolley strap. XX'hat a lot of exercise and kick it gives a chap. See him caper, caper, caper ln a melancholy plight, XYhile each rude unfeeling gaper llrins above the evening paper With an asinine delightg Keeping tabs. keeping tabs On his wild and futile grabs At the strap g As he scoots and lands abruptly in a colored lady's lap. Too much horrined to speak At her palpitating squeak Of despair. ln her mad expostulation. as he clutches at her hair. Then, from out his frenzied ire were a desperate desire For a scrap ln the swelling and compelling of his fury at the strap At the swaying and betraying of the strap. Fifty-.raven STYLE EADQUARTERS For the Young Men of East High HE Gariield's W o n d e r- Va l u e Two-Pants Suits and Overcoats come in every new model, every new eo l o r - hand-tailored from se- lected all-wool fabrics - l a t e s t style, extra service, satisfaction at no extra cost. 524.50 529.50 534.50 Choose where the new models and colors are shown first-at a guaranteed saving of 310, on every Suit and Overcoat. s 5 1 3 EAST SIXTH AND LOCUST GOOD CLOTHES FOR MEN. YOUNG MEN AND BOYS WHEN A FELLER NEEDS A FRIEND Bloxz Got up late this morning. XYas in a hurry, and grabbed two stockings. Ate breakfast in three bites. Hurried off for street car to school. Reached school at 3:27. Everybody stared. No wonder! Had on two different colored stockings, one pink, one yellow. XYhat to do! Go back home? No, I decided to stick it out. 9 120 bell rang. Rushed madly through the halls so I could sit down. At 10:05, met a friend, had a painful conversation, here it is: lVhat's the idea of the two col- ors ?l' QOh, Death, where is thy sting ?-Pause to indicate feeling and quick action of mind. 'llhoughtz clubs do Weird things.j Well, you see, I'm being initiated into a club. A-hemli' fGulp and forced grin.j Is that so? lYhich one ?H QOh, I wanted to screamfbut I didn't.j XYhy-er Qgulpj the-the Dramatic Club. Is that so? I thought they had their initiation some time agofl tCaught! Oh, no, not yet.j XV-e-l-l, you see, it was just this way. QI was talking rapidly noW.j I happened to be absent the day they had their initiation so they are going to initiate me separately, giving me a separate initiation, all by myself. 'fOh, I see. I didn't know they did-. Teacher: Girls, stop your talk- ingly' For once I loved that teacher. She saved the day. I pulled through the other classes and at 12:15 I rushed to my locker, got my coat and hat and ran, leaving all my money and car checks. Oh, smoking grasshop- persl How was I to get home? Back to school I plodded and found my pocketbook. Upon my arrival at home I was completely exhausted, disgusted, embarrassed, irritated, ag- gravated, etc. After all there wasn't much difference in color. ----- It might have been worse! An East High Girl. SHE POWDERS HER NOSE The modern girl of the modern time, XYill stop to powder her nose, 'Ilhough the time and place be all sublime, She will pause on her way at any time And deftly powder her nose. Take her to church or take her to fair, She stops to powder her nose. ' If she rides in an auto or flies the air, XYherever she is, she doesn't care But stops to powder her nose. You may call at her home for a little chat She will pause to powder her nose, Till you wildly think of the household cat And would like to shake her this way and that As she calmly powders her nose. You may take her out for a little spin, But she breezily powders her nose. If youlve courage to hint you think it a sin She only stares with a knowing grin And proceeds to powder her nose. Now. I like the girl of the modern day But why must she powder her nose? Shes a whiz at work and a pal at play Anal she always knows what she wants to say lint forever powders her nose. And I wonder, if at the heavenly door She will stop to powder her nose, And inquire about the heavenly store Of powder. that lasts forevermore, To eternally use on her nose. Bumble B. PROFITABLE FLATTERY Does your wife ever pay you any compliments ?l' asked Iirederick jim- son of his friend Benderley. Never, replied Benderley. XYell, mine does, she flatters me.', Often?', Oh, yes, frequently-particularly in winter, replied Frederick. Why does she Hatter you so much in winter ?,' XYhenever the coal-fire needs re- plenishing she points to the fireplace and says, Frederick, the grate. Fifty-nine as cf ra .'7ll5fBI?5,I10lQll to have Yrizzllhbht' WARNER 013257 Furnlture li ten R Two Cities' R .e4sTsLr771ma1eAivoArE? AT PPSIEEEAR A LIBRARY JQKE Boll : hlfverylmocly around here says l have the big head. NYhat do you oh: Great S'ott. 1 e ftrf t- . . L l i EU think about it P who wrote f1vanhoe., eryl: I'll tell you if you tell me To tell you the truth, was the anything in itf' Estimates furnished without charge WESTON PLUMBING 8: ELECTRIC CO. 411 East Sixth Wingate Co., Costumers Where East High students find a warm wefeome 543 Fifth Street Market 971 who the Dickens wrote the 'Tale of reply, 1 really don't think there is rlx UNOW, youill never know what a hip- popotamus looks like unless you look riffht at me and llsten carefully. 25 . eacher, describing hippopotanius 1 'fXYho is that girl that just passed P 'llhat's Bliss Nuttf, Hazel ? Ches.i' After Graduation -- WHAT ? Are you going to beat around from one job to another, or are you going to seek a place in an inf stitution where there is opportunity for steady em' ployment and advancement? Malay East High graduates are happily employed in the Rollins Hosiery Mills-in factory and ofhce. Perhaps there is a place for you where you can grow and prosper. Cur Employment Qfhce is always open to E. H. S. Alumni. ROLLINS HOSIERY MILLS A Real Place To Workn Sixty RADIO f Grebe SETS J Crosley King PARTS Bremer-Tully, Counterphase, 5-Tube, 528.00 6-Tube, 538.00 J High Grade Iarts for All Circuits SERVICE We Repair All Makes H. W. KING Duane W inters Ger H ard Hauge john H O ff lleryl P A ttison Yan R ohinson Roh E rt Crawford B O lm Alt Don I3 U rnett Bill Mt-C R ew Le S lie Iiaridon David I' I-I illips Mauric E Gilleland D I ck Jaeger Jac K xyitllillillll Ray Kea S ey P P A LITTLE STORY Three Scotchmen listened to an eloquent appeal for funds. The con- trihution hox started down the aisle. As it drew near, one of the Scotch- nien fainted and the other two carried him out. Teacher: Take Florence Nightin- gale for instancef' Floyd Burgeson: Take her your- self, I got a girl. , Now, said the teacher, impres- sively. why should we endeavor to rise hy our own efforts ?', K'Because,,' replied Tommy, there's no knowing when the alarm-clock will go wrongf' She: Why don't you take chloro- form?H He: I didn't know they taught it heref, I want some desk stockings. pleasef' Desk stockings P l'Yes, roll top, you know. C. C. TAFT CO. WHOIiESAI.li FRIHTS CANDIES CHGARS ALSO NUCOA The Perfect Spread for Bread Sxirfy-an Harri ' Madelon F rocks S'i.:'t's 13, I5 tllltl If The utmost in quality and style at the price. Featured in The SHOP for JUNIOR MISSES Third Floor-Southeast s-Emery S L. W. HOLIJEY Sz s0Ns Co. Marking Device Makers Stationers - Printers 100-102 East Grand Avenue Market 2516 Bliss Yates. explaining Math. prob lem to class: hllateh the board now while l go through itf' She: Can you QlEl11CC?U llc: 'tllalf-wayf' She: 'tllhat do you mean? He: Ml can hold on, but l Cr ' 'II1 l move my feetf, You can always tell a freshman When you see him come to school. You can always tell a sophomore liy the way he acts a fool, You can always tell a junior lly his most important walk, You can always tell the faculty lly the subject of their talkg You can always tell the summer lfrom the spring and from the fall llut you cannot tell the senior Anything at all. Mary had a little lamb, Youlye heard this tale beforeg llut have you heard she passed her plate And had a little more? O. B. WEST CO. WHOLESALE Fruits and Vegetables Headquarters for Brown Beauty Potatoes The best quality Sixty-two Interior Finish Asphalt Frames Shingles and Garage Doors Roofing Sash and Doors Clark,s Fish Market A Full Line of Sea Foods in Season Quality Merchandi.ve N. S. Nielsen Lumber Guaranteed Company Fish and Oysters Fresh Daily 640 East Grand Ph. Maple 125 , , 420 S' W. 7th Ph. Mkt. 710 Qourteous treatment to all 'llhe fellow who watches the clock is apt to remain one of the hancls. liclcliet XVhere is the n1anager's olliee EW 'lnnmyz Follow the passage until you come to the sign reading 'No Afl- mittancef Go upstairs till you see the sign 'Keep Outf Follow the L'Ul'f rirlor till you see the sign. iSilenee,' then yell for hinifi Alclean Barker: I held a perfect hzincl last night! Nelle Johnson feoldlyj: HShook hancls with yourself, l suppose? Ruth: Do you know father has n ever spoken a hasty worcl to mother FU 'lionii How is that P Ruth: He stuttersf' f Delightfully Fresh 1 , T TA?-Q fri- . gmgiii ALFRED JOHNSON TUBULAR ICE SKATE with SHOES 37.50 and 810.00 TQNES X ,.1ff-'ffS- X ,-1.774 Y V i V Y 11- - , . - 45.2, ' t - V 'z' ' Mill:isffflsirafsr:-5-:::a :- - : -: 4. s1wvs:1:2-2'- ' ! '-M-U -.L 'Q ' ' ....., C41 Wx -.ei -.K we gf-5 z' ', - -': ff' 1 5 9 tg 1 : :cf ' - ! 1 3 ' W I 2 .. 2 1 2 i 52 3-. Z e :LTL-c xy 1.4 is ' - -. 1 : .,.,:'f, twang... , t ' L.: x.., ....,.,--f. 'H.A,,,.g.1e -' 5.5: ' 555551:-5:5g!9fE1E:1ze.:-I ' 56,-,jf All 53 EE ,.22 , . f':s3 it :j :itz E 2 sg-z. -1119. E , if- ' J 122 wif'-, 212' 1- 1 HEQE1 imizfg- - ftfggpf '-.341 ' ' - V FP' F- .-:.:ae2:-a:ew-.-,-:.-:- --. :-:-xszfzwbifxt' ' fits Iliff 215' 11. Q IL-1 1 : -. 4- .1 - .....: . ..... . 1 ,I A at. R ,f' T : 3 5 1 ,.: ,-1-:ff 5-1 , ..,.:.::::5:Ff .' V i n, -- .,,, , . .. V ,. .- ' um: .mil Complete Also A Complete Outfit at 55.75 Hopkins-McKee SportingGoods Co. N Q- M Iowa's Foremost Athletic 'il Outfitters 412 Sewnth Sweet Roasted daily in Des Mr1ine.v Sifly-tlzrev 3-1951111112 Bill RHI' This is just a little greeting but it carries a Ioig THANK YO for your business the past year. Maple 1776 Photographer 5 18 East Locust First Student: I wish Mr. Hoyt was like George XYashington. Second Student: g'llow's that ?H First Student: UGrCOI'g6.XVZ1Sl1I1lg- ton eouIdn't tell a lie, but lXI.r. Itloyt can tell it the minute you spring 1t.', XYaIt: After the party, I asked her if I might see her home. Fred: XVhat did she sny?,' WYaIt: She said she would send me a picture ot itf' Sixty-fozar Dear IC. II. S.: Please use your intluenee and have the IIot Dog stand moved from its conspicuous location, for every time I pass it, my llllifll goes to the dogs. The Miserahle Pup. Dezir I'up: INK-'II do our best, hut don't you think you ought to stop passing it? IC. H. S. lfor ages the fat people have won- dered whzut makes the tower of Visa Iezin. HE New Younker Tea :fy . . Room invites you! Lunch or Dine here midst delightfully beautiful sur- roundings. Philbriek and his Younker Qrehestra will en- tertain you. YoUNK1+:R Bitornnns THE ULD STUFF AND SOME NEW He: Lend me your Valnief Hive. She: Not on your Life-ljouyf' He: l hope you'll not give me the Colgate. She: I should think you XX'ood- bury that joke Y Oh hoyl She's Zl wonderful little Queen, hut l'1'lI not the King who has the Jack to go with her. Prof.: Who is the greatest in- ventor the world has ever known?', Student: An Irishman by the name ot liilf. Pendingf' Simpson gallantly escorted his lios- ton hostess to the tahle. May l, he asked, sit on your right hand? K'No,', she replied, I have to eat with thatg you'd better take a chair. BURROUGH'S ADDING, BILLING, BOOKKEEPING, CALCULATING MACHINES used for figure work in every country in the world Learn To Operate Them Des Moines Agency 206 SOUTHERN SURETY BUILDING ' Sixty-ive A. B. Ogden P. W. Hcdlund ENG 1849 K 4f LS' C21 CD Q 2 52 Q QS I 0'9fN6 PHQXWE Phones: Walnut 3939-3940 704112 Walnut Street Des Moines WALTER E. BARNES Barber Shop and Bath Room Capital City Bank Building A certain East High girl's diary on her first trip abroad ran as follows: Klottclziyvleit New Yorkvevery- one came clown to see me leave. 'lilesclztyfllveatlier line. lllerlnesday-Met Captain of the ship torlfly. 'llhnrsclay-Captain triecl to kiss me. l inclignantly refused-. lfriclay-Captain is wild with anger ancl threatens to blow up the ship. Saturday!-I saved my life and the lives of one thousand passengers to- day. ELECTRIC SHOE REPAIRING CO. HARRY H. HOFFMAN We Sell and Do Everytlfng for thc Sh I oe Shining Parlor for Ladies and Gentlemen let us take cate of your ath'etic shoes 1102 Fast Sixth St. Des Moines, Iowa Phone Maple 546 Every small boy is anxious to get bigger. Every big boy is anxious to become a man, and one of the first signs of these ambitions is shown by a liking for good clothes from a good store. C The Store For Youth S ty-xi.: We appreciate your patronage and strive to merit your confidence Dry Goods, Ready-to-Wear and Millinery 510-512 East Locust Street Pat fell from the 'fourth story of a building and caught the telephone wires on the way down. Mike ran for El ladder to get him down. XYhen he got hack l':1t was lying in a heap on the sidewalk. An whoi' didnlt ye hang on F said Nike. l'Oi was afraid them wires would breakf' replied Pat. A.: Your neck reminds me of a typewriterf, ll.: I low eo1ue?', A. : L'ndcrwoocl.H Bliss Getty Cto Geneva P. at play praetieel 1 Geneva, youlre supposed to sit down on page 59 Prof.: And who was Bacchus ? Student: I le was the god of light wines and heersf, Friend DICNIOQTIIACY has been called organized friendship. That is about all that any business is. Every store and factory grows by its friendships. This bank realizes that its greatest asset is the friend- ship of the community. We pay 4Z Interest on Savings crvice that satisfies, C A P I T A L C I T Y STATE BANK Bank Building, East Fifth and Locust Street Sixtybscverl THE UTICA V I.84A.FRIEDLICH CO- lawas Greater! vlpparel Store l E Utica- Hi Suits Show the marked atten- tion Which this s t o r e gives to the needs of the Hi Student and College Man-to the smart de- tails which contribute to distinction. EXALTATION tl'arocly on Old lronsidesnj Aye, fear no more stern teacheris frown g Long have l worked too hard, .Xml many an eye has fallen to see 'l'hat figure on my carclg lleneath it hangs the veil of shame. My tears fall to the Hoorg The teacher of the hidden name Shall break my heart no more! ller desk, now red with hero's blood. lX'here we, the victims. knelt. llas been the scene of my tearful Hood. Wliere l told her what l feltg No more shall .l rouse the victor's grin, Or guess her meanings deep, She drove me to commit the sin XX'hosc punishment l'll reap. frcillllfl-IIIILYI 011 fagfc 702 Cheer up. the XYURST is yet to come. said the liungry butcher as he shot his clog. J w, ES MO NlESQaDs E Q E TTY G MFTERIM L E BEFORE YOU OO TO COLLEGE It is generally regarded as wise for the prospective uni- versity or college student to take a business course imme- diately after high school. A business course is a guarantee against lack of employment in case the college or uni- versity course fails. It provides a means of self-support while in college and, in addition, gives special capacity for intensive and effective study. Ambitious East High graduates will be interested in our college'-grade business courses. Particulars upon request. Sixty-eight o the East High School January Graduates GREETING l Graduating from a Drs Moinrs High Srhool in 1926 is a rral arlzietffiziczit. Thcrv arc' no hrttar high srhools in Anzvrica. Thr intvllvvtnal rvsistanrv required for hn- ishing in one of thrsr h-igh srhools is an rarnrst of tht' ability of thv high school graduatr to snrrfva' in later life. Although it is not v.rp0rtml that aarh high srhool grad- uate will enter a follvgc or nnitfcrsity, it is rustonzary for a rarta-in perrentagc to do so. Drs M oincs Uniwrsity is extcndilig a rortlial invitation to all of thi' gradzfatrs of East High Srhool to vonsider the adtiantagrs of Ihr Uni- versity. Oar fonrses are standard. Thvy arc' vonflivd for by thc' written tfstinlony of thc' three statz' srhools of Iowa. Oar graduates r.rpcric1zc'0 no dzffirzilthx' tulzatvtiar in rc- ceitfing advanrvcl standing in niiddlc'-tvrstern or the largrr eastern nnivcrsitifs. Onr farulty is -made up of nien and women from the best nniwrsitics in Anzvrira and Europa It is an cdnration in itself to assoriatz' with thesr' instrnr- tors. The scrond smnmter bvgins January 28. Tha sunl- 'HIFI' svssion begins .lnnf 7. lfllrilr' or lflvfvlmnr' Des Moines University Highland Park, Des Mcmines, Iowa For furthfr information Phone: Market 1539 'IouN XY. BTILLION, Prrsirlant S'i.rly-nine l L his PHONE. E WANT YOU to know howiheartily we ap- preciate the confidence and good will ex- pressed through your patronage in the year just closed. And especially do we want you to know that we wish you in the good old way A Happy and Prosperous New Year. Hansen Sz Hansen Clothing Company Oh, better that her mighty frame Should sink from mortal eye, 'Ilhan that her grades should fill with shame The pupils of East High! An end to her reigning, because of my crime No more need we call her a foe, Though my' name may he dragged through the mud and grime. My grades will now never he low! Maxim' CASPIC. Say,H said the man as he entered the clothing store, l bought this suit here less than two weeks ago, and it is rusty looking alreadyf' Well, replied the clothing dealer, l guaranteed it to wear like iron, didn't l?,' My man, where did you become such an expert swimmer ? XYhy, lady, responded our hero modestly. I used to he a traliic cop in Yenicef' The right rinting Co. DES MOINES, IOWA Printifzg In All Irs Branches In ' 519 East Grand 9 6 MAPLE X I f MQJKX - 3 7 1, ,EV f ,Nth ,,. ,gx,. ' . 1 2, .11 MJ . F- Q' . U S F Y 'lf' .L-gf' A I, 't7J4,LVJKf iii' LVL- g',f1,Llf L ' , 4 AQ, A Q41 .fra ifn fi 2 , ,, Mffqfja if Kairbdf ' 6 ,4' 1. ' ,. I 1. fl .. ' ' - W1-f5vlfwfL74,dZW-0'7 flew-e5 WQWLQCAZM Jwwfw0WVf?x1q 4' '- flnf ft? i I . I Q fycf ui Y N f 3- .4 y1frf?r .,-r4frr'ff-ff 117 . Us-Uvwnumlgpfnavanm ' 'I . - ' A v