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

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THE BOOSTER April 22 ' 1918. Old Faithful: Isn ' t it peculiar that on the day we held our Ivy Day program, specially patriotic and enthusiastic, your men got a submarine? I suppose a descrip- tion of Ivy Day will be interesting to you, as it is no unusual thing to catch a submarine in the ocean. Our banner, designed by Esther Smith, and made by Miss Knox, was the most unusual thing in the way of banners that I have ever seen. On the right hand side is a beautiful em- broidered American Flag; on the left is the service flag made in like manner; holding the crossed staffs of the two is an American Eagle. Under this is the pin design worked in Khaki thread. Above all this, is our m otto worked in Khaki. The celebration was patri- otic throughout. Our poem, by Lenore Spencer, had a thrilling spirit. Your Flag and My Flag was recited. Our songs were to the tunes of Over There and Good-bye My Soldier Boy and America. Wherever there was room for a green plant on the stage, there was an American flag stuck in it. We have about 850 stars in our serv- ice flag now, two of which are gold. One is for Lieutenant John H. Holliday and the other for Corporal LeRoy Cros- by, who died in action in France. You may be sure that we are proud of their memory. Our class (combined with the school), is very much interested in Thrift Stamps and W. S. S., even if we do not do as much as we should. The Seniors are 100 per cent, savers. Of course, you know that I am not brag- ging. I am not even satisfied, I am merely telling you that we are com- ing up, and soon going over the top in all respects of the different campaigns. Hoping that I have given you the impression that our class is truly pa- triotic, As ever, Ted. May 27, 1918. Dear Jack: I never knew so much to happen in so short a time before. The Roines Boys gave us a party on May 1. They should have given prizes for the most artistic laughers. In the auditorium they gave a two scene sketch. Scene I, concerning the girls class books. Scene II, showing us how a Roines meeting progresses. After this we danced in the gym. On the 22nd, 23rd, 24th, we gave the play. Almost everyone thought it was fine. Those who didn ' t, were the ones who didn ' t like to be seen weeping in the show. Nellie Wallace was Joan and Lloyd Young was the father. For the remainder of the cast and assist- ants of play, kindly consult enclosed program. The evening we had lunch- eon at the school, they had the ice- cream cans guarded, so there was no excitement. Saturday, the 24th, was the State Track Meet. If any of your Manual friends over there ask you how it came out, tell them Manual won and I will be personally responsible for any terrible results. More news soon, as Class Day is to be the 31st. Yours most respectfully, Ted. P. S. Ralph Werner and Lewis Ward left school this week. Only to work, though. June 4, 1918. Dear Jack: On Memorial Day, we had a new sort of celebration. The Senior classes of the three high schools were invited to enjoy the exercises at Butler Col- lege. They were very impressive. After the exercises, we were invited to hold our Class Picnic on the Cam- pus. It was lots of fun. We ate, played three deep, like so many child- ren, practiced for Class Day, and tried to break Frank Garten ' s record. Re- sults were disastrous to at least one member of the crowd, though she did manage to survive. Bob Gladys fussed only three times. Friday was the farewell affair. Class Day was celebrated in that grand for- mal way that makes everyone feel like saying they will never go to such an affair again. It is really such fun to have just one day in which to act foolish and care-free and not have to take any consequences. Each of the three rooms (9, 10 and 11) gave stunts. None of them was just what you would call solemn. Later we had the usual dance in the gym. Just one more mile-stone. Say, Jack, what think you of the combination of graduation, getting married, and leav- ing town all in one night. Well, it is going to happen. I don ' t dare to men- tion any names, because I promised to keep it a secret. But she is very dark complexioned and since the class play (Continued on page 11.)

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THE BOOSTER 3 dent was to pay 5 cents per week for twenty weeks. With this money, we will buy Liberty Bonds. This fund is to be called the Senior War Tax. Then glory of all glories — our first party! We are going to give the Jan- uary ' 18 Class a party some time soon. The date has not yet been decided. Yesterday, Miss Knox informed us that anyone who talked in session per- iod after the third bell rang, would be shot at sunrise; if not up, would be shot in bed. This morning, Malcolm Dunn was absent — Do you suppose that Miss Knox carried out her threat? Kind, patient Miss Knox! Well, if she did, I would go to court any day and swear that she didn ' t say it to keep her from getting hung. For goodness sake, write me a letter of consolation. I ' m worried to death. Yours in tears, Ted. November 29, 1917. Dear Jack: Thanks for that consoling letter. But it was useless. Of course, Miss Knox didn ' t do it, I knew she couldn ' t. Lewis Ward reported at our last meeting that Mr. McComb did not ap- prove of having an Annual. Kearsley McComb arose and made a motion that the Annual question be dropped with- out further discussion. (Say, Jack, do you think it is safe to have a princi- pal ' s son in your class? I don ' t. Might let out some deep, dark secrets). Then some poor child ventured to suggest that our color be chosen at once, but he was immediately drowned with Ohs — Ahs — Nos, and such like. Well, we have the design of our pin. It is shield shaped with E. M. T. and June ' 18, on it. It was designed by Harold Stewart. Kearsley McComb has thought of something worth while at last. He discovered our motto: Over the Top. Bill Sommers was elected Yell-leader and Emory Bryan to take his place when he gets hoarse. Yours filled with happiness, Ted. January 20, 1918. Friend Jack: Glad you enjoyed your comfort bag! We sent a similar box of them to France. We hope that they conveyed as much cheer as we put into them during their preparation for travel. Next week ends this term ' s work, so there is being a grand scramble at present to prepare for exams. February 15, 1918. I haven ' t had time to mail this, so here is an addition. Re-election took place today. Our last term officers, having proven themselves so efficient, were elected to serve another term. Yesterday we unfurled our beautiful service flag with its 600 stars. As we get new names, we will add stars. We had an impressive service in connection with the raising. Out-of-doors we sang America and gave the Oath of Alle- giance, after which the students and parents of Manual boys in the service heard a rousing, patriotic speech by Mr. Dick Miller. Today we gave Emory Bryan the work of giving whatever he pleased of school and private property in the name of the class. (Will-maker) Lewis Ward is to be allowed to make matches and hand out occupations and professions just as he sees fit. (Prophet). Class Day is coming! Yours faithfully, Ted. March 16, 1918. Dear Jack: Murmurs of Class Play may be heard now. We are going to give Joan of Arc. At first, no one liked the idea, but when we put childish views away, and looked at the thing from all sides like real human beings, we realized what a fine thing it would be because of the present war situation and the whole make-up of our class. Miss Perkins talked to us at the last meeting, but what she said, I do not find recorded in the secretary ' s book, nor shall I re- cord here what she said, but the stu- dents have it recorded in their brains. Now, proceeds the one blot on our promising young career as a class. It all happened on account of one little girl who wanted her way just once. She pulled for Ophelia Rose for class flower and got it. Miss Knox warned that child,— plead Fleur-de-lis, suggest- ed Fleur-de-lis, offered inducements for Fleur-de-lis, but the child was stubborn. However, you must admit that an Ophelia Rose is really beauti- ful. On the 21 and 22, we are to have Class Play tryouts. Wish you could be here for Ivy Day exercises. We are planning for a great time. As ever, Ted.

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THE BOOSTER JUNE CLASS PLAY During the week of May 20, the June ' 18 Senior class staged one of the most elaborate and pretentious plays that ever was presented by any Sen- ior class at Manual. Because, of the splendid acting, of the help of the stu- dent committees and of the close co- operation of all concerned in the play, it proved a complete success. Especial- ly is the acting of Nellie Wallace as the heroic Joan, and of Lloyd Young as Joan ' s father, to be highly praised. Nellie, in her portrayal of Joan, put so much feeling and reality into the lines that the audience felt all the emotions and lived through all the ex- periences of Joan. The part of Joan ' s father, which Lloyd played, was such a finished piece of acting that this frank, matter-of-fact father became a real person to the audience. Paul New- man, in his interpretation of the part of the first French soldier, gave a vivid notion of the oppositions and jealousy that some soldiers of the French army felt toward Joan. On the other hand, Emory Bryan ' s part of the second French soldier, showed the support and sympathy of other soldiers for Joan. It was not long before we were introduced to the haughty, de- ceitful Bishop of Beauvais, who be- trayed Joan to the English for a bribe. The part, which was taken by Frances Turpin, was presented with unusual vividness, and finally, after Joan had been seen taken to the stake and after the audience heard the appealing speech of Nicholas Midi in the person of Oran Davis, everyone went away feeling more than ever the heroic, sim- ple nature of Joan of Arc. The Senior class is especially in- debted to Mr. Weigler of the shops, for the making of the stage furniture; to Miss Maltby for the scenery; to Miss Phelps, for the costumes; to Miss Iske, for the historical setting of the play, and to the many minor characters in the play. — J. P. BUSINESS DRAMATICS No, the Class Play wasn ' t the finale of Manual dramatics this year. The Business English Classes had the last word in the Lady Gregory plays, which they presented in the auditorium, Wednesday, June 5, at 3:00 o ' clock. The plays were: The Spreading of the News and The Rising of the Moon. Certainly, there was nothing very stiff or businesslike about either of them. The Spreading of the News was the hilarious tale of the complications that arose in the spread- ing of a piece of gossip, and The Ris- ing of the Moon was full of quizzical Irish humor. Both plays were carried off in a very spirited manner. Quite a number of the actors were Seniors. The characters in The Spreading of the News were, Tim Casey, Brooks Secrest; Mrs. Fallon, Margaret Wolf; Shawn Early, Roy Nevins; Joe Muldon, (policeman) Elba Bell; James Ryan, Vine Kercheval; Mrs. Tarpey, Helen Carter; Mrs. Tulley, Sarah Goldberg; Jack Smith, Gayle Baker; magistrate, Oran Davis; Bartley Fallon, Arthur Badger. The characters of The Rising of the Moon were: Sergeant of Police, ' Carl Strickland; Policeman X, Max Farb; Policeman B, Carl Jones; Ragged Man, Herbert Hauser. Many members of the Senior class took part in the work done by the Office Training Class, which is One of the useful activities of. the school. From the beginning of this term to May 20, the pupils have set up and run off on the multigraph, 10,000 tick- ets and notices. They have cut 75 stencils, turning out 8,000 mimeograph copies. Of ordinary typing with car- bon they have written 2,500 pages. Stenographic service has been furn- ished to three teachers regularly and to others occasionally. Recently Miss Herzsch took a trip to Camp Taylor to inspect the kitchens of the soldiers ' cooks and bakers school. While there, she told about the Boys ' Cooking Class at Manual. The officer in charge offered to send two instructors to Indianapolis to give the boys an outdoor lesson in emergency cooking for one man. Last Friday, two sergeants took the boys out in the woods. The boys car- ried camp equipment, and cooked rice, bacon, beef stew, flapjacks and coffee. Although the fires did smoke, and the flapjacks wouldn ' t cook, the cheflets had a fine time, and received some valuable instructions in outdoor cook- ery.