Elgin High School - Husky Tracks Yearbook (Elgin, OR)

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“Barn Dances,” unless arrangements have been made with thine Eng- lish teacher, I lion shalt hereafter now and henceforth and forever sit on the I rout seat during all English recitations, never forgetting to wear a pious expression or an invisible halo. Thou shalt, in other words, be good, speak good English, (neither foul or profane) mind thine teacher, and be happy. Hoy E. Spencer, ’14. A I.KAk IN MENTAL KMSIORVOIliS In a certain head in tin year 1911 there were five reservoirs built. The first, the largest and most important of all. was named Algebra. Next came English, a nicely made reservoir, then came Physical Geog- raphy. General History came next in turn, followed by the smallest one named German. The reservoirs all stood in a row. During the first five weeks, all seemed to be standing their test as well as could be expected. But the sixth week a leak started in reservoir one, and Algebra began to drop to the ground. A plumber was called and he stopped the leak with a little home work. English, Physical Geography, General History and German looked like they were all right, so were not examined for an- other six weeks. At the end of that time Algebra was in second class condition. English, Physical Geography and General History in excel- lent condition, but German must have sprung a leak shortly after being examined, for it was nearly empty. The leak was put right, but the tank has not yet filled up. Bai.ph Milne, ’11. ----------o--------- 22

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R1$TR S1»1«X TI( » Have you seen it,-—a picture in Memory’s Hall, deeply set in gold and studded with fair jewels? • Just a picture? you say. That is all, lmt its beauty is priceless It is a healer of wounds; it has power to soothe heartaches; it is a balm for tiie weary. ■•Why Memory’s hail?’ 'iis remembrance of days that to us an no i,.ore. Ami there we store the treasure of the past. -Of what is this picture?’ The frame is of gold, bejewelled with gens, symbolic of truth and of deeds. The hand of a master has de- signed litis setting for the work of the All-Master. Twelve gems, like bright su.is, shed a radiance there and illumine the canvas enclosed. ,,ml there in their light the picture is seen—twelve faces, all calm and you lit ful, all happy yet sat. But see! on each face is love and en- dearment. These are the faces of once happy schoolmates, once young and blithe as you now, but they left the old sehoolhouse in T2 and set out upon diverse paths. Look quick! for it lades,—it has vanished and naught but the frame remains. Look! “’12” glows alone in the frame. “Are there many such pictures?” you ask me. Aye, scores, some unnamed in yon hull. You see for yourself, there’s a TO there, and a ’ll hangs next to the 12. “And is this all?” Nay, say not so, for each year will hang his there loo. 1. v ill be followed by T I, and T I by T5, no doubt, and yet, with l.iese pictuies all hanging, the old Hall is still waiting for new. Auj.ks Milne, T2. St'MMAltY OF STODDARD’S LUCTI UKS Thou shalt not grin. Thou shall not gaze fondly on thy neighbor’s girl. I hou shall look grim as Death at all English recitations. Thou shalt not plot to gain a position on the honor roll to become exempt from examinations. I hou shalt give and hazard all thou hast and receive as much as thou dcservest. Thou shall not covet thine neighbor's pen, neither bis English or bis Algebra. Thou shalt await patiently the continuance of the seventh volume “Stoddard’s Lectures.” Thou shalt not stay out late at night, either at picture shows or -21-

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A SKXK )K TMA(»K1)Y (By tiii: Little Moese in the Corner). Cast of Characters: Mr. Shoemaker...... I)r. Kirby......... Beatrice Littlefield Agnes Milne........ Ben Bush ---------- Hubert Brack .... Fulton Meade....... ..Chairman of the School Board ..Member of the School Board A Senior Committee Sent to Interview the School Board Scene—Dr. Kirby’s office. Period—March 20, 1012. Time of Representation—Thirty minutes. (The curtain discloses the doctor’s office with a large desk and chair in one corner, four chairs and two stools scattered about the I UVHII ) . l)r. Kirby, (leaning back in his chair and looking at watch): I do wish they would hurry! It’s the same old story ever year; but it won’t take long for ME to tell them what we'll do. (Enter Beatrice Littlefield). I)r. Kirbi : Come right in. I’ve been waiting for you. The rest of the School Board will be here by four. I suppose you have come to see how much money we are going to spend on this Senior class? Beatrice: Yes, sir; you know at commencement time there’s quite a little expense and we want to know just what you 11 do for us. Dr. Kirbi): Well, 1 can tell you very soon. First (counting.on his fingers), we will provide a place; second, a speaker; third, the diplomas. You must remember the diplomas are quite an expense, besides it costs TWENTY-FIVE CENTS extra for getting your names printed on them and then we furnish the ribbons to tie them with. Beatrice: But you gave the first graduating class quite a liberal amount? , Dr. Kirbi): Yes. we'll admit that, but we made fools of ourselves then. Beatrice: You gave the Bill class fifty dollars. Dr. Kirby: We did not. Beatrice: I don’t care, they said you did. (Enter Mr. Shoemaker). —23—