Edgerton High School - Edgertonian Yearbook (Edgerton, OH)

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A DREAM OF DREAMS. It was Monday morning, and a mysterious stillness reigned over the assembly of the E. H. S. The Facility at their respective places had discarded their look of care for a beautiful smile of peace. The Freshmen, looking more meek than usual, bent low over their books, while the Sophomores and Juniors wore a deep expression of wonder as they gazed at the vacant seats of the Seniors. ' just before the time for the sounding of the gong, a slight heard from without. All looked toward the side entrance, where to their delight, the missing Seniors. Miss Van Dusen, without giggle, led the orderly class into the room ,where each member place without confusion. noise was they saw, a solitary found his As Mr. lleer distributed the song-books for the morning exercises, Wavva Irish and Cleo Xlfallice took their places at the piano, determined to proceed without whisper or discord, while the remainder of the class arose with the first chord, and sang in unison the selected songs. The first classes were called and had fairly begun their recitations, when one of the Faculty, hearing a whisper in the back of the room, calmly stepped to the front of the class and gave Elizabeth Butcher and Charles XViles per- mission to make a call at the office of Mr. Heer. This act of misconduct by the Freshmen so humiliated the Seniors that Mabel Smith and Frances Bell took it upon themselves to remain after school and talk with the culprits. The poor, discouraged Seniors again gathered courage to begin once more to follow their resolution. In fact, at the intermission period, they had gath- ered at the class room door and were clapping their hands in glee, as they watched Marvel Boos and Leona Roberts toiling down the stairs towards the library with each arm full of books of fiction. This great sacrifice by the two great readers was followed by another of greater importance. Samuel Mowry changed his seat to the front of the room among the boys, and never once did he allow his eyes to rovc in the direction of his fair young friends. ' All went well until the last period in'the morning, when at last Pauline's love for whispering overpowered her, and, for one little second, she forgot all except her question to Alice and Rowena. No sooner had it been done than she, with the others, felt much grieved and decided to punish herself by re- maining after school one whole hour to study Virgil. Never before since the beginning of the E, H. S. had there been such a strife for better conduct. Early in the afternoon Earle Chilcote, fearing tlt his late hours would again call for his usual nap, placed a pin in the center of his desk, where he would surely be reminded if he should forget and lay his head upon his arms. The pin served the purpose, and the remainder of the day passed away without a fault from any one. Even the juniors and Sophomores caught the spirit and followed in the footsteps of the Seniors, while the Fl'CSl1men, with a few exceptions, remained as usual. The following morning, all assembled at the usual time, not forgettlug

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I guess it's our only hope, he said, as they ran towards it, for the drops were falling faster. VVhen they reached the building they found it a solidly built structure, and, on entering, saw pictures of all sorts, finished and unfinished sketches, and several portfolios. This must be Emily's studio she was telling me of, Clarice panted. That's just it, agreed Vernon, is'nt it a dandy? I wonder how far it is from the house. About a half or three-quarters of a mile, I think, she answered. VVel1, we aren't solbad off, are we ? I'm awfully hungry, declared Clarice. So am I, admitted Vernon. Then let me have those numerous packages you so thoughtfully stowed away in your pockets, she returned. As he began to produce all kinds of bundles, she unwrapped them and placed them' on a tiny table. They found an alcohol lamp and a coffee urn, as well as some coffee. Clarice soon had a hot drink prepared. Then they sat down on opposite sides of the table. Suddenly he leaned forward and looked into her eyes. C1arice, I want you to sit opposite me at my table always! XVill you ? As he came around the table she rose swiftly, her hand flew to her burning nheeks. I-I-yes-I-- but her reply was smothered. The rain had ceased and the sun was shining again. But, Vernonff she murmured from his shoulder, we've known each other only for such a short time. But, dear, he replied, we've known all about each other a long time. Slowly they left the little cottage and made their way along the little path which led to-the road. Xlfhen they reached the house, Clarice went straight to Mrs. Davenport and informed her of their return. She whispered some- thing else in her ear that made the lady hug her impulsively. That night at dinner Mrs. Davenport arose: Ladies and gentlemen, she said, you will all be surprised to learn of the engagement of-- Dr. Vernon Carroll and Miss Clarice Stephens, they finished in chorus. Of course, we are dreadfully surprised, giggled the irrepressable Polly. LOUISE RICKERSON.

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their new resolutions from the previous day. The Literature class was called and Verna Gabriel, in her hurry to get to class, forgot her text, Willem asked why she did not bring it, in answering she made a slight error in her gram- mar. Its being noticed by a small portion of the class caused her much worry. After the class was dismissed, she was seen writing, correctly, her answer to the instructor. ln the farther corner of the assembly room Hazel Poorman sat, studying alone, with a large Geography on her desk. During this period Frank Haddix was conducting a class in Algebra. He stood at the front of the room, look- ing very stern, while, at the board, six brilliant pupils were working at their special assignments. Not a whisper could be heard in the room. The school was then dismissed by the principal, and each Senior marched to the rank, keeping step with the music as never before. After leaving the building, they persuaded the remainder of the school to march in order to the end of the school ground. And thus my mysterious dream ended. ANON.