Easton Area High School - Rechauffe Yearbook (Easton, PA)

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giving any explanation of their conduct. They appeared angry at something, but since the class did not know the cause they could not give any help. To anyone not acquainted with him, Siegfried would appear to be one of the wisest and best fellows in the class. Me has the power to keep his mouth closed and let others do the talking, which gives the impression that lie is very smart. There is only one time when Siegfried is known to talk, and that is when the cards come around; then he lets loose a string of words in the German dialect that makes the air smoke. There arc many who have been so retiring that we didn't know they were alive. Altho Cheesman had been with us four years, the first time he came into prominence was when he and Chidsey planned that famous Mara- thon, and as for Xaab. his greatest feat is long-distance speaking, of which he has given you a fair sample a short while ago. I hope that these few examples will prove sufficient to support my assertion, and I think that if these fel- lows only direct their energies along the proper lines that they arc sure to make their mark in the world, and make famous the name of Easton High. 20

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the card index system and can show you any one you wish to see by simply referring to the list. Magee, or John Wesley, writes a five page letter to his Sophomore soul-mate every day; some time he will get wise to Young’s method and then he won't need to write letters. Young was the first fellow in the class to be afflicted with feminitis, and if you observe Chidsey’s actions closely you will see that he probably caught the infection from Young. Chidsey was the last man in the class whom we expected to sec rushing the girls, and even that wouldn't be so bad if he hadn't bought that white hat, that reduced him to the level of Parson Hay, who will wear any color of the spectrum. But I started to talk about genius, and this is rambling from the subject. If a prize-fighter can be regarded as a genius, then wc have a noteworthy man in Coleman, he has the hardest punch of anyone in school, and if you don’t believe me just ask Chub Walters, he knows from experience. Bill was going to become an orator, but he hasn’t mentioned it since the recent Lincoln contest. It is generally deemed a requisite that one must be born in the country, in order to accomplish anything worthy of mention. This seems to hold good in our class, since Cupid Eichlin, the Latin Linguist and Greek Shark, was born in the wilds of Palmer township, but four years of High School seems to have taken most of the hay-seeds out of his hair, and if lie goes up on the Hill next year the Sophomores will take care of the remaining ones. Charley has a fellow genius in little Herbert, the boy violinist, Herb heard that Mary Garden was coming to town and got a job in the Opera House orchestra, where you can sec him playing at every show that comes. He says that the job would be all right for the good shows, but what makes him sore is that he has to go to every one. The faculty has grown so wary and used to the wiles of bluffers that only two fellows are what may be called expert in causing the professors to believe that they know something, when they know nothing. Jack Magee and William O'Hay the Human Ostrich and Walking Rainbow are the only two who have bluffing down to a fine art. Hay is called the Human Ostrich from his ability to eat anything from doughnuts to pig iron, while the lat- ter term is self-explanatory upon glancing at his tics or socks. Some may declare that this is not genius, but I want to say that it takes a genius, and a good one too, to pull the wool over the eyes of the faculty, I tried and know from experience. Every great man is said to have had some queer trait of character or some peculiarity which was per- fectly harmless but caused a great deal of conjecture. The class has been wondering at the strange actions of Bix- ler, Krantz, and Mclnerney, who used, when they entered Room B, to turn right around and walk out, without «9

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Events of Senior Year Foot ball Banquet and Dance With Mr. tories. VERY enjoyable evening was spent on December 10, '08, when the member's of the foot-ball team were tendered a banquet, at Scip's Cafe, by the Senior Class and athletic association. All present enjoyed them- selves to the utmost and did full justice to the elaborate menu. The latter part of the evening w l passed in making after dinner speeches. After several hours had been pleasantly spent the business of the evening was transacted. Howard lialentinc ’to, was elected captain for next year's team. Balentine'S former experience with the team it is quite certain he will lead the men on to many vie- The following received the reward of the foot-ball “E” for playing the required six halves:—Clarence Malm, Captain. Ralph Schilling, Manager, Laurence Stone, William Scott, Frank Mclnerney, Howard Balcntinc, Stewart Dewson, Harry Stauffer, Daniel Blackburn, Karl Folkenson, Leroy Pauli and Ralph Smith. The foot-ball team was given a dance by the Senior Class on New Year's Eve, December 31. in Heptasoph Hall. An unusually large crowd attended and all had a very pleasant time. McKinley’s Birthday A pink carnation was worn by every member of the school on January 29. in commemoration of the birth- day of one of the best and greatest Presidents. No more suitable plan could be adopted by which to show our ven- eration for our honored President. Lincoln’s Centenary The 100th Anniversary of Lincoln's birth was appropriately observed Friday, February 12. when a number of orations were delivered by members representing the Senior and Junior Classes, and Declamations by members 3 21