Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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14 THE BOOSTER Then her eyes grew large as they rested upon the ring I was wearing. W ' h-where did you get that? she gasped. Tell me how you come to be wearing that ring. I answered simply: Because you sent it back. Surely, you remember. Your little brother was the messen- ger. For an instant she gazed wide-eyed at me. Then she suddenly pillowed her head upon her arms. It ' s all a dreadful mistake, came her muffled tones. I see it all now. Oh, how could he do such a thing? How could who do what? I asked, a trifle ambiguously. My brother, came the answer. He evidently overheard our conver- sation that night and thought that it would be a good joke to return the ring to you. He must have taken it when I placed it on the bureau that night. Then you sent the telegram? I asked. For answer, she drew from the bosom of her dress a time-worn yel- low slip. I noticed that the telegram bore the company ' s stamp of Unable to Locate Party. The hour of issue was 10 a. m. Then a great light broke upon my mind. I had left for Europe immediately upon the arrival of the ring at 8 o ' clock. I leaned across the table. Helen, I said, my mind has not changed in the past years. Shall I call a messen- ger boy? For one instant she hesitated. Then — Please be so kind, she said, only make sure that the messenger is not my brother. The History of Girls ' Athletics at M. T. H. S. Up until four years ago, the only athletics indulged in by the girls of our school consisted of the work done in the regular gymnasium classes. With the coming of Miss Slifer, now Mrs. C. vS. Crary, however, came the organization of an athletic association. This was organized lonq: before the present athletic association and was supported by the erirls alone. It had a president, vice-president, and other officers, similar to every other associ- ation. During the first two years of the association, Mary Wynn, of the June ' 13 class, was president. After her graduation from school, Ella Sattin- ger, of the January ' 14 class, was elect- ed president. The constitution of the association read that any girl was eligible to the association, the membership being 10 cents. This membership entitled the member to participate in all athletics through her Senior year. In other words, once a member always a member. Under the auspices of the associa- tion, different forms of athletics were carried on. During the first and sec- ond years of the association, field days were held for the girls at Irwin Field. Although they were laughed at by most of our brothers, they were a suc- cess in every way. The events in both meets were the 50-yard dash, high jump, broad jump, throwing a basketball for distance, relay, and, last, but not least, a three-legged race. This rivaled in fun the tugs-of-war in the boys ' indoor meets. It must be said that the basketball carried on in those days was quite different from the games played by the girls today. The refereeing was done according to girls ' rules, such as are used in most colleges for the girls. Six members constituted a team, each team using a second center. The girls were not allowed an open field, and the games were often rather slow, the girls fighting away cheerfully for half an hour and ending with such enor- mous scores as 3-1 or 5-3. In fact, the games were what boys really ex- pect girls ' games to be. With the coming of Miss Smith, present phy- sical director, came the organization of minor games to teach the inexperi- enced and increase interest in the games. At the present time, the girls still use girls ' rules, but are allowed an on n field. Consequently, the game nlaved now is much more interesting, b th to onlookers and players. The girls get a chance at real hair pulling. R =sid s basketball teams, a walking clnb was organized. This organiza- tion was started in the fall of 1910, and is still in the field, although few hikes have been taken on account of the uncertainty of the weather. The

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THE BOOSTER 13 Sure, I accepted, I ' ll be pleased to. During the next hour I really en- joyed myself. Cole was an excellent story teller, and I soon yielded to the charm of his personality. We fairly lived over the old college days, fought class scraps, and celebrated football victories. The ladies listened in speechless amazement; our talk for the most part was Greek to them. They did not think for an instant that we were impolite. They — but what ' s the use. You understand; you ' ve been there yourself. Cole had just finished relating one of his best stories. The ladies were convulsed with laughter, and even the waiter at my elbow, usually solemn- faced, made futile efforts to check his mirth. I myself enjoyed the story im- mensely. As I glanced about to see if our party was attracting undue at- tention, my eye suddenly rested upon a face which caused my blood to leap and throb fiercely through my veins. Seated at that familiar table in the corner was Helen. There could be no mistake; I would have known her among a thousand. She was looking intently at our table. Furthermore, I was the object of her gaze. At first I was at a loss how to account for this. Then the solution dawned upon me, and with it vanished the last lin- gering hope that I had treasured through all the past years. Undoubt- edly she was Cole ' s wife. She had heard of his nightly parties and had followed him. She had — oh, heavens — I suppose that she thoueht I was responsible for his escapades. That explained her fixed gaze at me. I thought rapidly. There was just a chance that she had not recogrnized Cole. I would help him out. I sav- agely kicked Cole ' s foot as it rested under the table. Tell the waiter to bring your hat and cane, I ordered. Then follow me; but whatever you do don ' t turn your head. What ' s wrong with you, man? growled Cole, as he eased his foot. Quick! I commanded. Do as T tell you. Your wife is here. For a second, Cole stared open- mouthed at me. Then he struck the table such a blow that the surprised waiter started back, tipped over a chair, and fell sprawling on the floor. Ha! ha! ha! roared Cole, startling the whole cafe. My wife! Ha! ha! ha! That ' s a good joke. Do you mean to tell me that you didn ' t marry her? I demanded. For some reason, my heart was thumping most painfully. Marry her? Marry who? asked Cole. Then overcome by laughter, he again roared aloud. So she hadn ' t married him after all. Perhaps she hadn ' t married anyone. As this last thought flashed into my mind, I arose from the table, and without a word to the convulsed Cole, made my way down the narrow aisle. The girl saw me coming, and I fancied that I saw her tremble slightly. I sank down in the chair opposite her. How familiar everything seemed! The se- cluded corner, the wicker table, the bowl of sweet-smelling roses, the melody that the orchestra was play- ino and — Helen. The girl spoke first; how common- place her words! Ten years have not altered you much, Walter, she said. Not much, I repeated, trying to speak naturally, nor you either.

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THE BOOSTER 15 girls usually started out early on Sat- urday morning and hiked to a small town near Indianapolis. As no one was fond of carrying bundles, the club usually trusted to finding a medium- sized grocery that would satisfy their wants when dinner time came along. During the fall hikes, the girls often brought marshmallows along and had marshmallow toasts on some hill by the roads. The walking club offered as much, if not more, fun than any other branch of the association. In the fall of 1912 came the first girls ' tennis tournament in the history of M. T. H. S. It was organized and successfully carried through by the girls alone. A silver medal was of- fered by Mr. Chas. Dyer, a former graduate and a true friend of this school, for the single championship. This medal was captured by Caroline Huduck, of the Jan. ' 13 class. She and Florence Scully received rackets for the doubles, and Louise Altvater and Ada Fechtmann were awarded rackets as runners-up in the doubles. The four rackets were offered by Mr. Mayer, Mr. Habich, Mr. Westing, and Mr. Deutch. The next year, however, when the M. T. A. A. was launched, the girls ' association was dropped and all hands were turned to push this worthy school project. It was then announced that in order to participate in tennis, basketball, or any forms of athletics, the girls must be members of the M. T. A. A. Under this organization, a second tennis tournament was held. The rounds were played off at Brookside Park at the same time of the boys ' tournament. Susan Flick, Jan. ' 15, was champion and Catherine Kiefer, runner-up. Both erirls received rack- ets offered by G. H. Westing. The greatest triumph in girls ' ath- letics came this winter, when the girls received monograms. For two years they had been trying to get them, but it was not until this year that they succeeded. The official monogram, designed by Miss W est, of the art de- partment, is a small M. T. made of red felt. At present, only five girls in the school have the coveted M. T. ' s. These five are Mable McHugh, Doro- thy Simering, Norma Thorns, Julia Weghorst, and Addie Wright. A? t e monograms are to be given for tennis, as well as basketball, more will soon make their appearance. This is the only award given the girls besides the Gym 111 monograms, which are not recognized by most members of the school as having any special mean- ins:. Any girl who takes an extra term of gym work, and receives no credit for it, is entitled to wear the Gym III monogram. It consists of a snitid t white with the letters G. Y. M. at the bottom and, at the top, three bars in- dicating the grade. These monograins were designed about three years a?o by Estelle Richenbauch and Miss West. The M. T. ' s are the greatest and last boost to the girls, and if their ath- letics are supported in the future as well as they have been since their beginning, they will soon be on a firm foundation and will be a srreat source of pleasure. — Mabel McHugh. Kathryn Kiefer. At the time this issue goes to press Miss Kiefer is doped to win the meet