Emerson High School - Emersonian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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nightly shadows comes the spell of mystery. And out of one of these mists, which appear in the night, came the form of Naeta, the Spirit of the Dunes, once an Indian maiden with sparkling eyes and raven hair. It was Naeta who lured the soul of Taqua, a warrior, to do brave and daring deeds. As Naeta came to Taqua and encouraged him in his life, Naeta again appeared and lured the souls of the class of 1919 to peer into the shadowy depths of the fu- ture. Naeta addressed herself first to Arthur O'Hara, say- ing, You have started on the right path because yours is a presidential one. Arthur's face beamed at these words, and the crown of his head corresponded to his face. Over in the corner sat Ruth Wolf, on one side Joe Ja- cobson and on the other Lester Dubetz. The same old triangle, two men and a woman. Naeta addressed the three, saying: This triangle will be a paper triangle, with Lester as editor-in-chief: Ruth as society editor, and Joe as printer. In later years you, Ruth, will become so im- portant to the paper and to Lester that, when he says the fatal words, you will answer, 'Yes'. Seeing the worried look on Frank Kendrick's face, Naeta said: You will reach your goal as the most famous surgeon of America after many years of study and per- forming some miraculous operations upon your worthy classmates. While looking over the number of girls that in their minds thought their career lay in teaching school in this part of the country, she found that fate had planned for their future in different ways. She first addressed Helen Cannon, saying: Your work does not lie on this side of the water: but among the Japanese little folks, teaching them their first lessons in English. Next she spoke to Lois Hutchins: Lois, with your winning smile you will encourage the eyes of little folks to see all kinds of imaginary pictures, while on your story- telling tours of the world. To Florence Bernstein Naeta said: Your work as a supervisor of Expression will be carried on in the Gary schools and in those which have followed the Gary sys- tem. Naeta then turned to Alef Blake, saying: Alef, af- ter years of study in Norway and Sweden, you will become the instructress of folk-dancing in the State University of Texas. Naeta then spoke to Katherine Potee and said, After preparing for a domestic science teacher, you will find yourself stressing your efforts upon dishes for two, in- stead of upon the endless bread line of Emerson school. Your work, Grace Philips, lies in the translation of the old classics. Your book on research work will be a worthy addition to the language instructor's library. Naeta said to Mildred Blachly, Among shelves of books your future lies, particularly in the rhymes and fables for the little folks. When Bessie Friedman saw Naeta look at her, her eyes danced, and she was very eager to hear her fate: Your gowns, Bessie, will far surpass Lady Duff Gordon's. In the depths of Ruby Scott's eyes Naeta read: Your ambitious goal will be reached after many years of toil with paints and canvas. Your wordless pictures will be viewed by your classmates in all the famous galleries of the world. Twenty-nine

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And when Lois and Donald carried off the rest, We all stood back and wished them the best. Then along came the hunt -and say but they did!- They hunted all over but failed to find where we hid. Of course we were happy, for a feast was our due, And they treated us fine, while their pocket-books rue. Now our Senior play, I must mention at least, And tell you it was as fine, as fine could be. The prom came along, the gala dance of the year, The time when all feel to each other good cheer. But all good times they say must end, even bliss, And the high-school career is no exception to this. Of course we all sorrow at leaving old Emerson, But forth we must go and send back a ton, Of the highest reports from out of the world, Concerning the members of its best class enrolled. So we bid it good-bye in a sad-joyful way, As we journey along her honor to pay. We leave the best Wishes to the classes who are coming, And pardon our conceit if we say In our tracks do your running. -H. Erlomdson, '19. CLASS PROPHECY 7:1 HE pleasure-seekers that we are interested in are the class of 1919, who came to the dunes on a memorable June evening to enjoy themselves before starting out on their life's journey into the unknown. The pleasure-seekers, after wandering over this dune, and down into the valley, came to a place seemingly most suitable for their gathering. The sun having faded from our sight in the west, the twilight came with its misty shadows, and very soon the evening star appeared in the sky. The sides of the dunes covered with trees, shrubs, and stragglmg grasses, formed a barrier from the outside world. The class seemed to realize that soon they were to take a more responsible step in life. With this inspiring scene and atmosphere they be- gan to question each other. As the evening drew on and the darker shadows appeared, the class grouped themselves around the fire to watch the playful flames, Wondering what their future held for them. During the hours of the night the dunes are filled with voices of the present and past. Although the Red Man was long ago driven from the dune country, his spirit still ex- erts a certain magical spell over the dunes. Out of these Twenty-eight

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The twins of our class, May Donnelly and Elina Salmi, were as usual busily engaged in conversation. It would certainly seem unnatural to think of these close compan- ions as separated: therefore the words of Naeta were not surprising: You, May, will take Elina to your native land, England, and there you girls will attend school, later intro- ducing the Gary school system into a private institution. Standing next to the twins and casting one of those longing looks from his black volume to a little blushing maid, in the corner, was Frank Kelso. Naeta looked at the Bible in his hand, feeling there was little to say, but I think the last half of her speech was a surprise to all, for she said: You, Frank, of course, will follow your chosen ministerial path, and your pretty wife, May Uhl, will brighten and make it easier. Naeta then addressed Oscar Strom: At West Point you will be visited by your many friends because at this place you will fulfill your military ambitions. The seeress next seemed to turn her glance to one of the stars: but it was only our class giant, Adelbert Ver- plank: You will meet your final success by inventing the most perfect of the moving picture talking machines. Two of our athletes hadn't seemed especially interested in having their futures revealed: but when Naeta addressed Harold Harris, he was only too willing to listen: Your athletic career has not been in vain, for in later years the tables will change and you will be coaching the teams 'to go down-state'. The midget of the class, Robert Friese, was at ease in this dune land. This was what Naeta said to Robert: As the champion skier of the world you will be known. Mildred Feuer and Stella Copeland were discussing marriage and men very seriously when Naeta spoke to Mildred: Your course in architecture will greatly benefit you in building your spacious home on the Hudson. Your career as a stenographer will be short, for your life Work lies in the thrills of movie land. The Indian spirit turned then to Hazel Erlandson and said: Across the water in the land of devastation you will plan for the reconstruction of the renowned creations of architecture. The girl with the creative mind is Berneil Davis. To her Naeta said: Your Work with your deft fingers amidst bits of ribbon, flowers, and cloth will prove so successful that all well-dressed women will insist upon the Davis trade-mark in their hats. Only one member of the class happens to have musi- cal ambitions. This is Ruth Davis, whom Naeta next ad- dressed: Ruth, the music from your violin will sway hun- dreds to ecstasy and applause? Next to Ruth stood Helen Haas, anxiously waiting. To her Naeta said: Your career as a business woman will be known especially in the east. Donald McArthur and Herbert Plowman seemed to feel that they were being slighted by Naeta, but she next turned to them and said: Both of you boys have a future in engineering: Donald will become the head engineer in the Illinois Steel Company and Herbert will find his success in the mills at Pittsburg. Thirty