El Reno High School - Boomer Yearbook (El Reno, OK)

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achievement has been a trip across the Niagara Falls, with her eyes blindfolded. At this point in his narrative, the Blue Jay was seized with a fit of coughing and was obliged to pause until some one brought him a glass of water. After a copius draught or two of the beverage most commonly used in Oklahoma, he resumed his story. You all remember Edith Clark. Well, I had the pleasure of visiting Madam Clark’s dressmaking establishment, in Phila- delphia. She has made her name immortal by the great skill displayed in designing night-caps and pinafores. Ethel McCafferty has established herself at the head of a matrimonial bureau. Al- though she had never found the “Prince Charming for herself, yet she makes, on an average, of twenty matches per day. A foreign missionary is Opal Kelley. She has devoted her life since graduation, to training the natives in the Philippine Is- lands. She lives a life of the strictest economy; dwells in a ‘Shack,’ and has suf- fered many hardships. Zoa Hunt intended to tour the Orient But alas! she was too late. The ship had sailed, and she was forced to satisfy her longing for foreign travel by a steam boat ride on the North Canadian. While sailing down the river, she was ship wrecked on a deserted island. Here she had the good fortune to capture one of the natives as a husband, with whom she returned to her native El Reno, a few days ago. “I suppose you all know that Lura Cook is preparing menues of hash and bologna for the Hotel de Farmer in El Reno. “Garland Leigh is now the leader of the ‘Four Hundred’ in New York City. She entertains lavishly at card parties, aud re- ceptions, and can be seen nearly every afternoon out driving on Fifth Avenue with a French poodle in her lap. The Blue Jay paused and hurriedly glanced at his time-piece. Well friends. I will have to hurry. I have to catch the train for Chickasha, as I am billed to ad- dress the Annual Corn Growers’ Associa- tion there this evening. Let’s see, there are only two remaining members. “Josie Krall has donned a gown of black, and with her face heavily veiled, goes from city to city, peering into people’s faces and frightening little boys and girls. She has won for herself the distinction of being the mysterious ‘Woman in Black.’ “The last, Ellen LaBryer, was early in her career disappointed in her love affairs. A short time ago, she purchased Gerrer’s bakery at El Reno, and one passing by, sees the following advertisement in her window: ‘Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross Buns, One a penny, two a penny. Hot Cross Buns. If your daughter’s don’t like them, give them to your sons, One a penny, two a penny, Hot Cross Buns.’ The story being completed, and his mis- sion having been fulfilled, the Blue Jay gave a succession of quick bows, grabbed up his derby and suit case, and flew out of the window. RUTH BATES, ’09 ‘26

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has been a source of inspiration to us and many are the difficulties we have surmount- ed. With the completion of the Annual we shall feel that our hardest task is ended and our three years’ work completed. When the last strains of music have died away, announcing the close of the graduating exercises of the class of ’08, we shall be- come dignified and learned Seniors. BE A MOUNT. CLASS OF '08 AS PROPHESIED BY THE CLASS OF 09 In the year 1918, the Class of ’09 held a reunion in the E. R. H. S. Prominent among the speakers and occupying a front seat was the Blue Jay of the Juniors. After much speaking by the various members of ’09 and amidst great applause, the Blue Jay arose and made his way to the platform. He adjusted his spectacles; carefully un- folded his handkerchief and wiped his nose; bowed gravely to the audience and com- menced. “It was ten years ago, that I first made my advent into El Reno. As the Class of ’08 was about to be graduated from H. S., I was commissioned by the Juniors to fol- low the lives of the various members of the Senior Class and report to them after ten years had passed by. So, kind friends, I have followed your suggestion and have kept my eye on each of the members of ’OS and am now ready with my report.” Here the speaker was greeted by such a burst of applause that he looked about for a means of escape and would have flown away; but however changed his mind and resumed his discourse. “The boys have all proven themselvcr worthy of their Alma Mater. “Simon Tannebaum has made his fortune as an explorer. Two years ago while travel- ing in South America, he accidentally dis- covered the north pole. He built for him- self an ice palace on the very spot and uses it for a summer home. He also dis- covered the Chinese wall, and sold it to the Chinese government for $23.23. He now lives in ease and affluence, spending his winters in tropical South America, and his summers at the north pole. “Archie Hanks, the bachelor of the class, had a sad ending. Soon after his gradua- tion, he inherited a great fortune and sailed for Paris, the center of fashion and galty. He became known as the Chevalier Hanks de Hanks, the most polished courtier in the capital. For some years he gave lessons in lovemaking and writing “billet deux” to the young dandies. But alas! One night. while serenading the president’s daughter, a hail storm arose. Oblivious of the egg-sized hail pouring down upon his head, and think- ing only of the tender glances of her whom he loved best, he sang on. In the morning he was found a corpse beneath her window. “J. Gilbert Tompkins is the orator of the pulpit in Punkville, Missouri. His sermons on Base Ball and Opportunities have even outrivaled those interesting ones of Prof. Thuermer.” Here the Blue Jay assumed a troubled look as if in doubt how to proceed. “Well, now I will give you my report on the girls. The faculty might well be proud of them. “The class president, Florence EaBryer has become a speaker of note. Her thrill- ing stump speeches on Prohibition and Women’s Rights have stirred up the whole west. The last time I saw her she was out in Idaho, posing so gracefully and making such an impression on the cow- boys that they left the country and have never been heard of since. “Shortly after their graduation, Mable Stephens, Margaret Fitzgerald and Jessie Waring began a crusade against the manu- facture and sale of face powder. They canvassed the country and told from ex- perience the evil effects of the same and great has been their success, as you well know. For, today there is little or no face powder used throughout the United States. “Zita Montgomery, I have been told al- ways did have an affection for rural life. (Applause). She now lives on a farm in northern Oklahoma and is quite a profes- sional in raising ducks, geese and poultry. Her fresh country butter took the Blue Rib- bon at the Annual State Fair in Wichita, Kans., last year. “Blanch Pyle still lives in El Reno. She hasn’t changed much, and is still that tall, slender girl as of old. She leads a very secluded, pious life and takes great interest in church work. “Minna Jensen has gained world-wide fame as a tight wire walker. Her greatest 25

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AN INVOICE OF THE JUNIOR CLASS (As Overheard by a Junior.) There was a tap on the superintendent's door. Come in,” was the response. A tall man with slightly stooped shoulders, and eyes that looked one through and through, entered. Is this Mr Howell?” he asked. It is. what can I do for you?” was the reply to his question. “I am Dr. Secord from William and Mary’s college, and am looking for a class of scholars who would accompany me on a trip in search of the moon. I have never been able to find a class with sufficient courage. Recently I was advised to put my request before you. Can you aid me? Well, let me see. I have a class of a dozen pupils here, whom I believe will,— I'll tell you what, I’ll give you an invoice, as it were, of this class, and then you may decide for yourself.” All right, that suits me fine. I am en- couraged already,” responded the visitor. I shall begin with the president of the class, Maude Peters. She is a girl who is not afraid, and w’ill always do her part, unless she should happen to have, what is commonly called a ‘contrary streak,” and in that case, I do not know' what you would do, for at these times she is beyond my control.” And her name is Maude,” thoughtfully murmured Prof. Secord. I’ll be willing to try her though, if that is her only fault.” Another is Ethel Dowell—usually call- ed Tiny, on account of her size. She is one of the most original girls, I believe in the school. Should you ascend so high, that, on account of the lack of oxygen, or other similar reasons, you forget all the languages that you knew here on earth, it would be no difficult task for Tiny to com- pose a language, by which you could freely converse with one another. But Tiny is an aw'ful critic, and this sometimes discourages others.” “Well, I find that nearly all critics are manageable if they are only kept busy, and there will be lots of dishes to wash, you know.” suggested Mr. Secord. Matilda Breuer is a fine girl. Can make beautiful sketches from nature, well, in fact, I think she is able to do all the illustrating that you would require. There is perhaps one drawback to her. I have heard it said that she is very fond of a young man named Duncan—and though the affection between the two concerned is mutual, there is paternal objection.” Oh, well,” interrupted the professor, “if she is only love-sick, the attraction of the moon towards us will soon cure her. In- deed she will be a valuable addition to the party.” Then there is Clara McCreight. She is one of the best in her class. Always punctual and always knows her lessons. She has a great deal of good common sense and is very economical. Well in short, sho would be the very person to manage the affairs of the balloon.” Good,” said Mr. Secord. I have wor- ried a great deal about what we should take for provisions. I suppose crackers and cheese would be good, but if I could leave that all to some one else, oh! what a relief. We must make sure of her!” and he heaved a great sigh. But are there no boys in the class?” Yes, to be sure,” replied Mr. Howell. There are four. First Joe Shell, a nice little boy, would always keep the crowd in good cheer even if sudden death looked you in the face. He is the author of a poem, which, I believe will surpass Long- fellow’s Hiawatha. Indeed, I have great hopes for Joe. as a poet.” We must have him by all means. Who knows. Perhaps the man in the moon is a poet, and we shall want someone who can interest him. Do you suppose there is any danger of his piking?” inquired Prof. Secord eagerly. “Not at all,” was his answer. And there is Daniel Gallegher, a tall, noble looking youth, who could represent to fine advantage the athletic side of High School life. We all have our faults, and Daniel has his. What I now tell you is for his good not mine. Some time ago he was arrested for ‘bootlegging, and although he was cleared, I think ft would be for the benefit of those concerned, to keep all spirits under lock and key. Indeed Mr. Howell I thank you for your suggestion and I assure you that all such 27