Flanagan High School - Syllabus Yearbook (Flanagan, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1914 volume:

- - Ihr Qgllahun - - 'Z ik Uhia in Thr firm iaaur nt tlgr Sgllahlw ' puhlialgrifhg ilgi' Svrninr 0112155 nf ilflanzugaxi iliiglg Srlynul. lk. '-is Qi' Erhiratrh in nur Zlfarultg, whom- liaiirnrr, lirrarr- urranrr zmh iliahnrs hemp mahr ruairr nur atrugglrn in attain knnmlrhgr, mth mhnm' insiruriinn has rznmrh all nur aurrnw .......,.. 4 THE SYLLABUS EDITORIAL. This is the first issue of the Flanagan Public School Annual. It is publish- ed in the interests of the school, the pupils, and the people who support, or are interested in the public school. Herein will he found the pictures of all pupils and, likewise, a chronicle of the events of the school year, thus making' a complete syllabus of the ycarls work. The Annual contains many departnients, namely: Senior, Junior, Sopho- more, Freshman, Eighth, Grammar, Interinediate, Primary, Athletic, Alumni, Calendar, lVit, llumor and Laughter, Roll of Honor and Advertising. The Senior Class has the honor of supervising the PHbllSl111lCllt of this Annual. llere follow the meinbers of the editorial staff : Editor-in-Chief ................................. .... C liiord Lehman Athletic Editor . . . ...... Ralph Monk Art Editor . . . . . .Vivian Harkness Calendar . . .... . .... Jessie Carmon Alumni ............... .... D oris Horrie lVit, Humor and Laughter . . . . .Ada Meils -2950165 'l'II H SYI.tlQ.XI3I'S 5 Elgin Idagr is rrsprrtfullg hrhiratrh In tlgr mrmnrg nf nur lrrhmvh flame-nnxzxtr, withal Zlrrnr 53132112 mhn hrpartrh thin Iifr illlarrh E1ur11tg-Ehirh, Ninrtrrn Ehirtrru But the night-clew that falls, though in silence it weeps, Shall brighten with verdure the grave where she sleeps g And the tear that we shed, though in secret it rolls, Shall long keep her memory green in our souls. -The Senior Class, 1914 TH E SYLLABUS Memories' Voices Gently Call THE SYLLABVS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS C. L. Yoder, President C. W. Lehman W. A. Wilcox, Clerk 8 T I LE SYLLABUS TEACHING CORPS. ' Miss Henicksman, W. H. Hill, Prfncipal Ass't Principal A Mlss Studley, Intermeclxate Miss Mette, Primary Miss Fox, Grammar T THFQXITUIS 0 lax ' X 1 lx X Z5-Saw Q - 5 Tlx My ff f Mlalllwnlifll TU XXX f H h!fMf.lllEra'ig0wf Q fi K x W w.AfO:-f 5 X Fwgfsfs5ef?V 10 THE SYLLABUS Cllifforzl Lefznznn-limlitoi'-i11-C'hief of Annual. President of the Senior Class. President of the Athletic Captain Most of auto. Il tions in He is a Wonder how we will get along without him. Association. Captain of foot hall team. of basket hall team. He plays the Cornet. his spare time is employed in clriving an as a proelivity for attending social fune- Graymont. llis favorite study is Latin. great hlutfer. Xotwitlistanrling this, we Ada ltfzils-Coeeditfor of Class lVill. Editor of lVit, Humor and Laughter. She. is very proficient in her studies. She is a 4'rehel . Likes to have her own way. llas a special antipathy for literature. Once liked Aclvaneefl Arithmetic, hut cloes not care for it now. She is quite a singer. tiller every step hath music in it. as she cometh up the stairf' She expects to be a school teaeher. Xv21lGillCTlil'l2ll1. l'il'1'rfn I!flI'L'IN'S.S'-ClHSS priet. .Xrl erliter. .X win- some, wee lass of Swezlish cleseent. She is very tilkative anrl recites in a way that is interesting to all. She lilies literature aml mathematics. lfier 21111- lritiou is Art. She mafle 21 wonzlerful reeoirl rluring the seeonml semester of her junior year in Plane Geometry. She enjoys 21 gfzofl jolse hut, at times, is somewliat IC11glisl1',. Salutatnrian. THE SYLLABUS Doris Horrzl'-Class statistiean. Alumni eclitor. Her natural bent is niusic. She doesnlt like proh- lems in oornpound proportion. She is a very fleeitl- ed person in her ways, although she is not great of stature. Sl1e intends to teaeh school. is not rough enough. Jessie Carrrzon-Class prophet. Calendar etlitor. A stately air of benign grace and an ever present smile are her ehief eharaeteristies. Jess is a jewel, and perhaps the most popular' member of the senior class. She is tl1e tallest fvirl in the class anml the O only one that wears glasses. If you ClOl1,t know her, you shoulil cultivate her acquaintance. Ralph Jfonl'-Class l11sto1 1 111 Xthlctu fflltfll X near Napoleon. lI'.' 1w11te s llf x 1111111 1l llistory. He has har ots ot Tltllll le 11 itll tht lu e against, Wliispc-ring. 1 t1xo11t1 ex11tss1111 1s Oh lv 1 1 l X111 lw f l l II , - He ist. Ambition: Jan IXlllKlllx Xt pl lX1ll 111-te hall he is a wihl eat. Ile th e ll t 1 e tot 51 12 'THE SYLLABUS CLASS HISTORY. It was on a bright September morning in the year 1910, that a number of boys and girls could be seen going to the high school building in Flanagan. They were a merry and self-important looking crowd, for they had re- ceived their eighth grade diplomas the year before and were going to enter F. H. S. as freshmen. . This class consisted of eighteen boys and girls from the city of Flanagan and the surrounding county, and they were all anxious to take up their school duties. The teachers for that year were H. G. Barnhart, principal, and Bliss Henieksman, assistant principal, both of whom the scholars were proud. Our course of study that year consisted of German, English. Literature, Algebra and Economics. The latter study proved to be a diliicult subject for most of the students, as was shown in the semester examination. Xllheu we returned to school in 1911, as sophomores, our number had de- creased from eighteen to ten. This year we had a new principal in the place of Mr. llarnhart, his name, as we soon learned, was W. Il. Hill. Another new arrival, who soon became uoteil for her attentiveneas during recitation periods, for her name was Hark-ness, joined our class that year. It was during our soplloinore year that Clifford became greatly excited over the slavery question. In fact, he went as far as to go to t'l'ncle Tours Cabin when it came to ilflanagan. XVhen we returned to school as juniors our class was reduced to eight mein- bers. lt was as juniors that we studied Plane Gerinietry and were compelled to explain fully to Mr. Tlill why a eirele was rrund and ether propositions similar to it. - After the first week we began to like Geometry, and soon were able to give the propositions almost as rapidly as our instructor, and he was not very slow. During our junior year our class lost two of its members. Une left his school work to take up important affairs in the outside world, and the other, who was one of our brightest students, was called by the 4'Death Angelw. This re- duced our class to oneethird of its original number, only six reinaining. Tn the month of September, 1913, these six hard-working students be- came Seniors in the Flanagan High School, and they are the ones that will be dealth with,in the remainder of this history. Our studies for the Senior year were the same as usual, that is, we had Caesar and were permitted to study the biographies of famous American Writers and learn some of their best writings. 1Ve studied about men such as Alexander and King John, who were dead before the discovery of America, and who, as far as l know, are still dead. YX'hen we took possession of the seats that the seniors of the previous year had left us, we felt happy indeed, for we were seniors, and as such were superior to all other students. However, as time went. by and the school year drew near its close, we discovered that things are nct always what they seemv. There were numerous things that caused us to arrive at this conclusion. TH E S Y LTJABUS 1 3 One of the principal ones was a law made by Mr. Hill, which ran something like this: t'Thou shalt not whisper . Another one had for its aim the pre- vention of pupils from playing 'thookeyf' These two rules, with many others, caused much excitement among the Seniors. They even wrote a t'Declaration of Tndependencef' but it was never handed to the teachers. Reason: People grow wiser with age. Since our school duties are nearly completed, we have decided to forget seeming past grievances, and we intend to take up our duties in lifels school, with faces tu1'ned toward the highest goal. Ralph Monk. CTASS ST-XTlSTICS. The class of 1914 needs no introduction, as it is well known and far-famed for its success in the past. It is a sextette for whom the future holds much in store. Father Time cannot move to quickly for these boys and girls, especially towards the elosc of school. The ages of these students vary from eighteen years, ten months and sixteen days to seventeen years, four nxonths and twenty days. The average age of the boys is seventeen years, nine months, twelve days and twelve hours. The aver- age age of the girls is seventeen years, ten months and twenty-eight days. The sum of the ages of the entire class is one hundred seven years, one month and seventeen days, or thirty-seven thousand nine hundred and sixty days. or nine hundred eleven thousand and forty hours, which is only the life of about two Old bachelors. The height of the students of our class varies from live feet to tive feet seven inches. The height of the girls varies from live feet to live feet six inches. The height of the boys varies from tive feet six inelxes to tive feet seven inches. The average height of the girls is five feet tive inches. The average height of the boys is five feet six and one-half inches. The weight of the respective members of our class varies from one hundred one pounds to one hundred thirty-seven pounds. The average weight of the girls is one hundred thirteen pounds. The average weight of the boys is one hundred thirty-six pounds. The entire weight of the class is equal to the weight of a cul'e of gold with a 10-inch edge the value of which is about 352-is,ooo. All niemlrers of this class are natives of Illinois. Two have the honor and ' 'cv za 1 distinction of having entered the Flanagan public school in the primary de- partment. Two joined the class while in the grammar room, and the other two entered while in high school. The members of this class are very progressive and always in favor of new movements. Indeed, if any of the six ever get into the legislature I do not doubt that we shall have shorter school hours. Xatural gifts, both rich and rare , abide within the hearts and craniums of the members of this class. They range all the way from being an ardent disciple of Raphael to the artistic ability of honkirg an auto horn. Doris E. Horric. THE SYLLABUS CLASS POI-EM. I. Once upon an evening dreary, Ivhile I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a couplet which wouldnlt ryhme, Ivhile I studied, deep and deeper, Suddenly there came to me the keeper Of merry jingles of all time. II. IVhen to me he offered aid, After an entreaty I had made, Of eoniposing our class poeni, Do you think that I'd refuse it? No, indeed, but I eonld't use it F or the rhymes I eonld not rightly comprehend III. So I sti'ug'g'led on, alone and lonely, IVould have given all my talents if only One ride on Pegasus had been permitted me. But sinee sueh was not the ease I found myself as out of place As an eagle flonndering in the sea. IV. Xow as to our honnv class, Composed of merry lad and lass, Just a word or two shall I say here, That it. is the Very best, And will stand the hardest test, And its renown shall spread far and near. V Miss Horrie is the first niaid I shall name, Small and dainty enuf to frame, Sweet and winsome seventeen. IVith eyes sparkling, tho deniure, She's a bonny little lass, to be sure, This eoquette, so dear and so serene. THE SYLLAB U S VI. llliss Carmon is the next one on the list, Vllho, whene'er absent, is sadly missed. Her merry laughter, daily heard All along the Senior row, Dispels gloom, lights the room, and so Cheers ns, weary, as the song of a bird. VII. Next of mention is Miss Meils, 'Whose face is always wreathed with smiles, lvho is ever teeming full of song. Quite a hortieulturist is she, Growing many a violet and sweet pea, llvhich she strews her gladsome way along. VIH. Mr. Lehmann now appears Driving out all foolish fears lYitl1 an air of feigned bravado. Caesar class is where he shines, Translating brilliantly the hardest lines, As invincible as the noted Armada. v IX. Here comes Ralph, or rather Mr. Monk, lVho has never, never heen known to Hunk, His ehief role, that of a good Samaritan. Ile, like Clirfm-d, is a ,l.atin head-light, Studying far into the silent, dead night, This manly, intelligent American. X. At last lggme to the class poet, lvho, if she were a genius, didn't know it lfntil she was assigned this onerous task. Ot' her nothing can I especially say Except that to Graymont she onee walked away, And how she got back, quite a few did ask. 1,45 THE SYLLABUS XI. Of our faculty I must say That our instructors for the day IfVere very competent indeed. The three R's, as well as other things lvere not taught. by the tune the hickory sings, Ekcept in cases of dire need. XII. 'Wvords of learned length and thundering sound Amazed the gazing scholars ranged aroundf' And here continues the description of Prof. Hill, And still tl1ey gazed, and still thc wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew, So much it was they feared 'twould make him ill. X l I l'. Miss llenieksman sure is fine In every subject, in every lincg IYorking with such earnest zeal, For the benefit of every class, So that each and all may pass, That her work's well done she ought to feel. XIV. Ilere I'vc discussed at length our school, Exec it that 'tno whis mcrin0 ' is the rule l l r- 2 A mandate wlneh all try to obey. Thus ends my long story, And shure. it's glad I am, begorrv, That lfm thru with this rhymeless lay. Vivian Harkness. CLASS PROPIIFCY. As the school year of 1014 drew to a close, our class, after due deliberation, came to the conclusion that a proper celebration of one of the last days of our high school career should be had in a Class Day. The doubtful honor of class prophet was awarded ine. Xow, if any think ill of me and my prophecy, let him beware. In the words of the Immortal Desmond. You have brought it upon yoursclff'-Follows the prophecy: During the summer of 1924, having lived witliin the confines of New York ,7, THE SYLLABUS 17 for five years, I decided to make a grand tour of Europe. IVith this idea in view, I purchased a ticket, first-class, for Liverpool, on the Cunard line, which still held supremacy among the trans-Atlantic steamship lines. After an uneventful trip I arrived at Liverpool, and transferred bag and baggage to the boat. train for London. Arriving in the foggy city at ten-thirty I felt rather nervous, but as the St. Regis had been highly recommended me I hailed a taxi and was whisked away, and found the hotel up to my expees tations. It was fully as splendid as any at home. I registered and inspected the clerk at the same time. Something familiar in the man's appearance held my attention. I looked more closely and found he was equally interested. I think our recognition was mutual. He proved to be my old class-mate, Ralph 1Ionk. He had changed quite a bit, developing into a more worldly individual, and not so innocent as he once was. NVQ chatted over old times and had a very nice visit. I left- the next day for Havre, France, across the English channel, and from there went direct to Paris. I visited the art galleries of the Louvre, and saw many famous works of art. In connection with this immense institution I found the Academy of Arts. Imagine mysurprise when examining the faculty list to find that Ada lleils was a member. She was an instructor in vocal and harmony. She appeared pleased to see nie, but I took this with a pinch of salt, for the reason that I had not been away from Ameria long enough to get the French mode. I learned that Ada had been in I'aris for eight year, and that she was very much pleased with her position. Iler French shrug seemed to come liandy. After visiting with Ada for three days, I left the eapital of lfranee for Florence, Italy, which has the reputation for the most complete art eeliter in the world. I had a fancy for all things artful, and so proceeded at once to avail myself of the advantage otfered. . The gallery Iles Ileau Arts was located in the heart of the city in a hand- some building. II'hile wandering thru the gallery l neticed a young lady busily engaged in sketching Raphael's Madonna. Iler appearance' had a strik- ing similarity to one of my former friends. I moved nearer and recognized her as Vivian Ilarkness. As a school girl she had a decided liking for drawing and water colors, so her presence was easily explained. Vivian informed mc that one of my class-mates had chosen, if I may call it so, an Angelic llIodc,77 of earning a living and gaining fame. In other words, Clifford I,ehman was an aviator, at that time in the French corps at Bordeaux. I decided that I should like to see him fly, so I caught a boat for that place. Arriving at Bordeaux, I proceeded to the flying fields, and found several planes in the air, and several ready to fly. I inquired of an oflicer standing near by, clad in leather, as about to attempt a flight, the whereabouts of a certain person by the name of Clifford Iiehman. The officer extended his hand in a puzzled way, and said that he went by that name. lVe talked for some time, until the signal was given him to ily. Ilis flight was very successful, and I felt very highly honored to think that I knew such a noted person. Ilftvine' seen this flight I decided to return to America. On my way home ' to as 1 18 THE SYLLABUS I went to Boston. As one of my friends lived there I went to her home. In the evening she suggested that we go to a high-class opera. I assented and we went. But imagine my surprise when one of the singers proved to be Doris Horrie. She had always had a great talent for singing, but no one ever thought she would become a noted singer in Boston. Here endeth my prognostications. I trust that no one will think that I have done him or her any injustic, and that all will think kindly of the prophecy and its writer. Jessie Carmen. CLASS IVILI, 1914. From ancient times it- has been the custom for persons departing from one sphere to another, to leave behind them their wishes in some established from, as to the manner that they desire their possessions, or things that they have held an interest in, or exercised authority over, disposed of. . A llle, of the Senior class of the Flanagan HighYSehool, 1914, following many precedents, have, in due form, attended to the disposition of many valuable accessories, both tangible Hllll intangible, of the school life that we have enjoyed in the Flanagan II'igh School, and which, we departing, must necessarily re- linquish. The content of this will has been the subject of many acerbic arguments. Some have favored making its content public at this time, others have been loathe to grant this liberty, preferring that the curious and expectant world be apprised of its benehcences at a later date. After having taken full cognizance of all facts, and having listened to many arguments, pro and con, the Senior class has decided that no more suitable time could be selected for making known the content of its last will and testa- ment than this event, and forthwith I will make known its benefactions: lVe, the Senior class 15914, of the Flanagan High School, being of sane mind and sound body, and able to discern the similarity of a .luniorls ears to a donkeyls organs of hearing, realizing that we are soon to depart from the halls of learning of F. H. S., and that we are to make our exit from this school life, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, drawn up and attested this day of May, 1914. To the Juniors we bequeath the seats in the Senior row, providing they adhere to the following rules: 1. That they make good enuf grades to occupy the honorable position as Seniors. 2. That holding the position of Seniors, they take care of the under- classes and see that they behave as they should. To Parke G. we grant permission to walk to school with the ll. S. girls, a right which he has heretrtfore exercised without our permission. To Lucille Ryan we leave the seat of honor at the desk beside our beloved professor. To Hnlh Rich we give one box of highly explored face powder. THE SYLLABUS 194 To VVilliam Louden we bequeath the northwest corner of the recitation room, in which to set up a bed for his use when he feels especially sleepy. To Anna Hunsicker we bequeath that excellent volume entitled, HI-low To Recite Distinctlyf' To Mona Meils and Juanita lVilcoX we leave all the gum found in the Senior row. llve bequeath to Ivan Obenshain a self-pronouncing German dictionary. To the Geometry class we bequeath our superior knowledge of that branch of mathematics. To Leta we leave the class stilts, that her height. may be increased some- what. To Dorys Zinn and Vida lllette we bequeath our private code of communi- cation, so they will not have to answer minus. To Xora, the bashful little country damsel, we leave our box of stationery, which may be used in writing notes to Charles City, Iowa. Ralph and Clifford bequeath their knowledge of latin to Uyril O'Connel and llelen Herbert, and hope they will be benefited by it. To Dorothe we grant the liberty of accepting Elbc-rt's escort whenever hc. shall tender it. To Jessie Harkrider we leave our complete set of rules regarding Laugh- ing in Sehoolf, Vivian bequeaths her oratorical ability to Amelia Tarmann. To Alfred we give a purse of 331.79 with which to keep the girls around him supplied with knives. To Susie Carmen we bequeath one Maxim Silencer and hope she will make good use of it. To Ruth Rupp and lYilda lvlrieh we give the class curling iron and all the hair pins found along the Senior row. To Maurine llamber we bequeath one package of green hair dye, to be used if she should grow tired of the present color of-her hair. To the eighth graders we grant the privilege of becoming Freshies, a thing which is not very important, but which is a stepping stone to the crowning glory of all-the Senior class. Ada Meils. ill- A SEXIOIVS VERSIOX. 1. Nr. Hill is my professor, but I should worry. 2. He giveth me exceeding long lessons, he keepth me in after school to write 'cininusf' i 3. He refresheth my understanding: he leadeth me in the paths of know- ledge for my edification. 4. Indeed, tho I roam at will thru the lower halls, I will fear him not, unless he spieth me: his eyes are keen, his knowledge of studentls ways annoyeth me. 20 THE SYLLABUS 5. He prcpareth a seat- for me beside himself in the presence of my fellow-students: he applieth some strap-oil when needed, my woes and tribula- tions are many. G. Surely wisdom and right living shall be my companions all the days of my life, and I will never forget his strietness and myriad rules composed for my discomfort. 7. O Ilordl I am grateful ,tis over. I Clifford I.ehman. MY FAVORITE STUDY. My favorite study of the four years of my high school life was German. I enojyed it during my freshman year, but not enarly so much as in the second year. In our sophomore year we began by taking up the study of very intersting books, such as IIoher als Ilie Kirehe, which, owing to the fact of its being such an unusual book, made it more interesting than ever. lVe also studied t'Im Vaterland, from which we committed to memory various passages, consisting of conversations, which we rehearsed in class. This increased nur ability to speak German. Iiesidcs these hooks, which I have above mentioned, we studied many others, which I will not take tl1e time to enmnerate. Ive should learn to equip ourselves with the facilities, whereby we may be interested in the same things as those about us. For instance, should we happen to be among an entirely German population, we should certainly be thankful for our knowledge in German. And indeed it would express its usefulness. These are some of the 1'easons why I preferred the study of German to any of the other studies. Doris Horrie. Ivhenever I try to decide which of all the studies I have had during my four years' course is lily favorite, I have a hard time doing it. Net that l didn't like any, but that I liked all of them, except I?ookkeeping and Commercial Geography, so well that I hardly know which to take. IIowe'.'e:', I will decide on Geometry. I suppose I ought to give my reasons for this so here gces: In the first. place I think there is something fascinating about Geoinetry. -Inst ima'z'ine hav- ing three lines with which to construct a triangle or a round circle. lVouldn't you like to do that? The propositions are not so bad because they are worked out and the exercises are tine. Such a long time as ore has to spend on some of the exercises. But the feeling one has after conquering an especially stubborn exercise amply repays all. Yes, the doctrine of eompnsation works in this case as in other cases. I know not. what study others may take, but as for me, give me Geometry or give me death. Ada Meils. ,THE svrmanns A Qi This is a hard question for me to decide, as during my entire high school life I have not had more than three studios which I disliked. These three have been Civics, United States History, and the latter part of Zoology. ' Out of the remaining nineteen studies which l have taken 'T think that Geometry is my favorite. You ask why? ll'ell, the primary reason l can not Well explain, for it is just an indefinite, natural liking for that subject. lVhen a day's lesson includes some prety stiffw propositions or originals, and I have worked on them quite a while, l have the best feeling of satisfaction when I succeed in getting them solved logically and as briefly possible. This feeling gives me all tl1e compensation desired for the time spent. But Geometry has three rather close rivals, namely: Literature, latin and 'llfathematics of all kinds. Xevertheless, Geometry has won the raee and holds first place in the heart of my brain. W Vivian Harkness. llvhen asked what studies l liked best il repliel without any hesitation that Geometry and -Xritlnnetic were my favorites. Geometry is one of my favorite studies because it is easy to understand and because, after l had finished the study, it seemerl as if l had derived some compensation for devoting 1nuel1 of my time to that lxraneli of mathetnatics. The propositions were exceedingly easy to understand, siieh as proving that a circle was round and that a square had four sides and that a right triangle had a right angle. Our instructor proved himself equal to solve all examples given in the book, which made it more interesting for ns. Another one of my favorite studies is ,Xritlunrtfe This year we studied Arithmetic on a broader scale than before. Our in-truetor gave us sueh easy examinations that we reeeivexl grades ranging from forty to eighty. He also reviewed us in all phases of -Xrithmetie so that now we can solve any problem from selling cheese to buying real estate. ' Clifford Lehman. Having been called upon to write a short thenie on the study l liked best, I did not have to meditate long on this, as there were nfit very many which I really did like. llowever, l decided that Gernian was my favorite study. The reasons for this are as follows: living here in Flanagan with so many Germans, the German we learn in school comes handy to us to know something of it. Of course the first. year of German was ntt very interesting as it wats grammar work, but the second year was German stories, plays and songs, and these were very interesting. At first it seemd rather hard to make a German out of an ilfnglislnnan, but since studying two years of German I think that l have become quite t'Dutehy . l also think what made our German more interesting was our teacher. She was German and she could make it more intertsing and easier for us as she knew all about it. Latin is also very good, but l never intend to go to Gaul or any place where 1 will have an occasion to talk Latin. .Tessie Carmon. 22 TH El SYLLABUS Of all the different studies that I have taken up in my high school Work, the one that I liked the best. and the one that was the easiest for me to learn was History. During my four years of high school I studied both American and Ancient History, and altho I liked them both, American History interested me the more, which of course was only natural. But the study that I think did me the most good, altho at. times it was rather difficult, is Geometry. At the time that I was taking it. I could not think of any possible way in wl1iel1 it would benefit me after I was thru with it. Since then I have changed my opinion, for I have at many different times, in my school work and also out of' school, run up against something in which Geometry was a great help to me. Thus, altho I did not. like Geometry as well as some other studies, I think it did me tl1e most good. K J Ralph Monk. I CLASS DAY EXE KCISES. The class day exercises were l1eld in the K. of P. hall, Friday evening, hIay 15. This is the first time that class day exercises have been given by any senior class of F. H. S. A large and appreciative audience gathered to be entertained, and were not at all disappointed. A splendid program was rendered. Ilspecial mention should be made of the humor resulting from the lvestowal of gifts from the senior class to the members of' the remaining clasess by Clifford l.ehman. Following is the program: Part One. Overture' .......... ............ . .... 0 rchestra Cass llistory . .1 . . .Ralph llffonk Piano Solo .... .... I Doris Horrie Class Prophecy . . . . . .Jessie Carmen Class Statistics . . .... Doris Horrie Vocal Solo ..... ........ 4 Xda lNIeils Class Poem . . . .... Vivian llarkness Class YVill ..... ........ J Xda Meils Music ........... ........ O rchestra Bestowal of Gifts . . .... Clifford I.el1ma1l Music ........ . . . . . ................... ........ C Jrchestra Part Two. Comedy, '21 Scheme That Failed . Cast of Characters. Paul Jennings, a young New Victor Craven, a young M. D. hIrs. Jennings, Paulis wife . . Fanny Jennings, Paul's sister iXIrs. Craven, Victor's mother Bridget, a servant. of the Jenni v Clifford llehman Ralph Monk . . . . .Ada Meils . . .... Vivian Ilarkness .... ...Jessie Carmen ngs . . . . . Doris Horrie X orker ........... .... THE' SYLLABUS 23 BACCALAUREATE. ,-,.i-.- The baccalaureate services were held in the Christian church Sunday even- ing. Blay 2-1. Rev. G. lV. Zink delivered the annual sermon and was assisted in the services by Mark D. Obenshain. Rev. Zink delivered a sermon that was pleasing, instructive and admoni- fory, especially to the members of the graduating class. The church presented an attractive appearance, being decorated with the class colors, raseda green and White, and a profusion of cut and potted flowers. The baccalaureate services is an event that will long be remembered with gladness by the members of the graduating class, 1914, F. H. S. ,iii-ii. SEXIOR-JEXIOR RECEPTION. ,il- The annual reception given by the Junior class to the Senior class was held at the home of Dorothe Barnard, five miles southwest of Flanagan, Monday evening, May 25th. The Juniors proved themselves royal entertainers, as all present had a very enjoyable time. The guests included the teachers, Miss Mette, Miss Studley, Miss Fox, Miss Ilenicksman and Mr. Hill. The guests-of-honor included the members of the Senior class, namely: Clifford liehman, Ralph Monk, Vivian Harkriess, lloris Tlorrie, Ada Meils and Jessie Carmen. The reception was marked by the uniqueness of the entertainment provided. Not least among the pleasures enjoyed by all was the trip thither and haek. COM MEX CEM EXT EXERF ISES. The commencement exercises of the class of 1914, of F. Ti. S., were held in the K. of P. hall, 'Friday evening, May Qilth. Rev. llenry ll. Frost, president of Grand Prairie Seminary, flnargi, de- livered the annual address, choosing for his subject, Some Modern Tendencies in Edueation.'7 llis address was a splendid one and brought out clearly and forcefully some of the steps that are being taken by modern elueators. lt was received enthusiastically by the audience and graduating class. The stage was prcttily decorated with the class colors, raseda green and white, and flowers. The exercises were a iittingr climax to the four years of labor that the seniors had completed and, although happy in knowing that their school work is ended, having learned tho vicissitudes of high school life, they feel amply repaid for their labor and work. TH E SYLLA BFS ln Unison. SENIORS A LA LUIERIUK. An athlete great is Monk lVith never a thot to Hunk, He studies late And taps his pate lvith a pencil that is punk. Cifford, the Editor-in-Cluef, llvas stranded 1111 a coral reef, He starved for a day, Then from hunger did say, 'tlnstead of these things give me beeff' Here is a fair lllilltllxll ll2llllC4l Harkness, lvliols reported afraid in the darkness. She sure is quite env, ,Xml disperses 11N1f'll joy, But the question is: ls her 11211110 Harkness? ,X visi4111 of lr'1veli11ess is Jess: That's nut her full Ilillllfi, hut ,tis less, The l'O1llillll1l01' is clill'IllO11, ller llllfxll is so ClliU'llHIl1 That 1'ig'l1tlyl1e1' 11111110 shuuld he llees. There was a Yflllklg' Hltllllltll ll2lHlC1l .Xdag In her school work she certainly inada Class ree1.1rd quite gnml, ,Ks all Others should, N0 XV0l1fl0l' her friends 2lfllllll'C Ada. Doris, one day, went to see A danee, for a tango teal 5 At tl1e stunts they pulled off, Doris did seutfg She frowned illlfl said, 4'Ohl Geell' ClVith apologies tu llelxnes who deserves better Give us 111r'1re ditlieult studies, O, Mr. Hill, That we our heads may fill! Tllillli not aluuut the past! let eaeh new study, harder than tl1e last, l'lll1lf1XV us with S2l,Q,'2ll'lUllSllQSS 1l1fJI'Q vast, Till ive at length are free, Prepared for voyageing life's eneo11'1passing sea, t1'C ltinent I 25 TII E SY,I,L.Xl1HfS f .1 A!-SX ,: Q, JM fig' '!!K i?.f- 1 'I mf! X 'QI Gsommr ' Q1 N figgfim pf fm . f I -,. f f we - - A 1 . gf- 1 R -Y- fa, , ,Z 0455 -' Qwm- wwwsw THE SYLLABUS JVXIOR CLASS. Vida Mette, Dorys Zinn, Dorothe Barnard, William Louden, Nora Cavanagh, Maurine Bamber THE SYLLABUS 27 HISTORY OF THE JUNIOR CLASS. s The history of the individual members of the Junior Olass, a sextette, is as follows: Dorys Elizabeth Zinn, our class president, is not a native of our city, but came here from Joliet, Illinois, in very early life. She has an abnormal propensity for art. and literature and has already proven her talent by giving the Caesar class a lesson in drawing by suggestion of Mr. Hill in her Sophomore year. The tango is Ilorys' favorite form of exercise, and, sincc practice makes perfect, she now does excellently. Nora Clare Cavanagh, our vice president, lives about four miles east of our city, near Graymont, and has been with us three years, entering Flanagan as a Freshie. She is a jolly joker and always cheers one when one is near her, altho she never giggles or does anything one could term giddy. She has a special dis- like for lluteh, but got the Irish brogue successfully in our school entertainment lliareh QI, 191-L. hlaurine Mae Bambcr ,another of our country girls, came to us as a Ereshie and holds the honorable position of secretary. She is a very diligent, sober student and by her diligence procures grades which are eye-openers to many wayward Freshies. HAH that glows will not burn, for as yet no one has ever been seriously injured by Mack's hair. lVilliam Xiel Louden, who resides in the country north of this village, is our treasurer. He has been with us only three years, but of this fact we are proud, as he is the one and only gentleman of our class. Ilillie is our acknow- ledged geometry shark, also the star athlete of the Flanagan H. S. Ile takes great pleasure in going to sleep in Dutch and dreaming of his tango pumps. Our class certainly expects something great of lllilliam in the near future. Dorothe Emerson Barnard is also a country girl living five miles southwest of Flanagan. Dorot-he never whispers and is almost perfect, therefore she has won the love of both her teachers. She has a true literary talent, as her name would indicate. She is the shortest member of our class and is very brilliant in Botany. Vida Eileen Mette, the only Junior who can boast Flanagan as l1er native city, is the youngest of the class. The history of her hapless life is very short. Her favorite study is Botany, especially so when on excursion trips and her be- havior in school is not to be questioned, for she is always perfect. Vida Mette. THE SYLLABUS THE JUXIOR CLASS. 1t's been three years or more since first we Juniors met. As we go down inemoryls lane, we have but one regret. That life can be so very long and school days made so brief, lVhen the Senior year is over Tvelll all look hack with grief. Eight is the bright brigade that fo-rms the Junior class. For instance, Bill, the sinartest lad lVhose Hexainsv he sure did pass. Blessings on the little lad, His hands and eheeks of tan, It's the wish of the remaining Junior class That helll be a famous man. A great geonietrieian is Dorys to be sure, Her head is always with l1er now And will leave her, never more. Vida is the bright eyed child lVho loves the German I, I think she knew the A B C's Ere the study she began. A month ago Grace did leave us, A sad parting it did make, But she said, 't,Xs for studying there at school, I'd rather bake a cake, Cast all your scientiiical and geometrical science aside, Givetme the broom and the housewill boom lVhcn to Work I do decide. About two months ago again to our dismay Orleen, too, left. us and went far, far away. Now she teaches near Chenoa VVe're all proud to say, She'll be a regular Balboa VVhen her school is out in May. Dorothe excels i11 Botany the rest of the Junior class. She informed us pupils the other day That Hblue glass is as green as grass. Shcls a very attentive girl From morning until eve, Why shouldn't we all be sorry If us this coming year she should leave. THE SYLLABUS Q0 Mackls a jolly fellow, the pride of the Junior class, ,llecause she is so jolly and good and always ready to laughg lve all hope she'll remember lllhen she goes to Farmington, That she was one of the happy bunch At the school in Flanagan. Last, but not least, is Xora, the famous Micky, Mick, ller ancestors are all from Killarney And are lrish to the quick, Altho she may Hunk ill German T, Natural you see it is, She can beat all ye llutehmen In writing and Irish quiz. Maurine Bamber, Nora Cavanagh. MY FAVORITE STUDY. These reasons are to be pithy and terse, But. mine can he easily written in verse, So, will endeavor to tell That T like very well Nearly all of the studies I take. Of course exceptions to every rulel' holds sway, But my opinion is today, That Botany I like best, And German-Ohl let it rest, It is one famous struggle For us all-I know. But Geometry is the worst one yet I trow. Literature is an easy mark, And ne'er needs studying after dark. But of all these-Ilm prepared to take, Botany as my favorite Nstakef' Dorys E. Zinn. Of the different branches of study which I have taken this year, German appealed the most to me. I have always had a desire to be able to speak the German language and under the careful tutelage of Miss Henicksman I think I shall soon be a full-fledged HDutehman. The study of German is also a constant review of the English grammar taught in the grades. The subjunctive mood, participles and infinitives have 30 THE SYLLABUS always been the dread of 1ny life, but now, I am pleased to say, I eonldn't get along without them. The German language is rather difficult, to pronounce correctly and if I am tongue-tired at the end of the term I shall undergo an operation to redress the same and charge the bill to the directors of the Flanagan lligh School. Maurine Bamber. Being asked what study I found to be the most interesting this year, I answered with a glad heart that Geometry, to he sure, was my favorite. lvhyf For the simple reason that it's so very, very easy to understand. It requires no intellect in the least to figure out the exercises and propositions that form the required work. And again, just think who our instructor is, Mr. IV. H. Hill, the greatest geometrieian that ever walked the streets of Flanagan. Some how he uses such good methods in explaining the ditlicult portions. One of his greatest and 111ost substantial methods is, if you don't understand it, remain after school until you do. IVhat a wise idea for any one to think of. Really we Juniors are getting so bright on the subject that our professor, already named, thinks it not necessary to finish the entire book. Thats wliy l like it. Ilo you get me ? Xora C. Clavanagh. JUNIUIIH il Lil Llilllflfftllf. Vida, a truly geometrical wonder, Knocks Euclid statistics all asnnder, XVith her swift apperceptions And with no exceptions She never makes a blunder. Ilorys, myself, knows nothing at all, My ignorance everyone does apall, Accomplished in nothing, Lacking in something, Is the tale of my all in all. In Botany Dorothy knows quite a lot, But in her head she stores it not, So when Prof. reviews, Dorothy stews, And with a toss of her head says, tarot . Billie, a diligent stude, Ta.ll and jolly, tho' not rude, In conversing on art, He said, UFor my part I much prefer the cwudet' THE SYLLABUS 314 Nora, a lover of Dutch, 'Tho of Geometry cares not much, On being told of a quiz, She turned with a whiz And said, 'tNot much of suchf, I mention last. the class pet, named Manrine, llvho e'er studying or laughing is sine, She's the pride of the class This studious lass, X0 wonder for she is a quine. Dorys Zinn. ELLIZ.-1 li'ETH'S.lilIBITIONS AS TOLD TO HER JIOTHEIVS FRIEND. 4'Oo-oo, when I get grow'd up I'm goin' to be a great big ,complished lady, Pm goin, to be a waitin' lady in a great big restaurant, an 1,111 goin' to be a actress, an a dancin' lady, an-.M llere Petty stopped breathless and looked up into the face of her mother's friends, whom she was entertaining until her mother should appear. She quickly changed her position from the big, soft, roomy chair in which she had been curled, to one on the Hoor, and proceeded to execute a faney danee that she had seen at the theater. l3etty's legs were long and slender, but nevertheless she was Very graceful. In this dance she had not learned to move her body aeeordign to the action of her feet, and in the most ridiculous part of the entertainnietn, or at least the most ridiculous to her lllOil101'lS guest, Betty swerved graeelessly into one of her motherls pedestals that supported an imported vase. Alas, and alack, for poor Elizabeth. .lust then who should appear upo11 the scene but her one and only mother. Of course when Betty struck the pedestal it caused the vase to fall and break into ten thousand bits. Ah! the poor guest, her powers of restraint were at the limit. She was ehoeking, she was growing red in the face, she was swaying, but ah, she was only laughing, laughing in such a manner as to shake the whzole room, for she was no small person. And Betty? She was sent to bed. Betty, her childish head filled with fairy tals and innumerable fancies, we11t sullenly to her room, where she was to stay in bed for the remainder of the day. And for a child of five years, this seemed to be a most unnecessary punish- ment, so she was contemplating some deed that would cause her mother to feel 'tawful sorry, as Betty termed it. She knew what she would do. She' d make a sheet rope and hang herself from the bed and then her mother would be sorry and wouldn't care if she never even saw another Chinese vase. So Betty proceeded to carry out. her plans, but they didn't Work, and instead she came down on the Hoor with at hard thump. It really didn't hurt her very much, but it frightened her badly. For a moment THE SYLLABUS she thought perhaps she really was dead, but when tl1e butler eanie with the usual evening dinner, she found she was still alive. Down in her heart she was rather glad, too, for John had brought, her sueh a good din11er that she seemed to have forgotten about mother, guest, Chinese vase and all. About seven-thirty the mother stopped at l3etty's room to see if her small daughter was penitent. She hesitated a moment behind the velvet curtain, for she knew Betty was falling asleep. She was saying in a drowsy monotonous and half-asleep tone, HA11 a maid like mama's. l wa-ant. to look like our cook, she has such nice red hair, an I want to have a Candy store, an- Hfere the now almost inaudible talking ceased and the young mother went. away smiling, knowing that tomorrow Betty would have forgotten all that she had wished for today. Dorys E. Zinn, '15. 5 QQ? Chy4.qqo ,z 9 O GSEQWQJ 'Keio THE SYLIMXBVS yr- iA'-V Y - . RJ,--w.AA,L1.,4f cy.-4. .AMAJKI , N 1vf....,-4... 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To be a Senior is our goalg Freshies we were, Juniors must be, E'er as Seniors we enroll. Not enjoyment, but all sorrow, Are the many rules of todayg But we hope that on the morrow, Things more pleasant will come our way. In the sclioolls broad field of battle, In the trials of a Sophie's life, YVe are not like dumb, driven cattle, But heroes in the strife. VVe trust our teachers, whether pleasant, And thus our way we hope to gain, Will be urged by them at present, Though sometimes they give us Cain. Trials of Seniors all remind us, YVe shall have to go some toog And leave all worries of the Sophies, For the Freshies to rue. VVe must then be up and doing, If we expect to reach the Golden Gateg The Senior year pursuing, Before it is too late. Jessie Harkrider, Susie Carmon 36 THE SYLl.Al3l'S WHAT TOMMY SA ll' IN A DREAM. lt was Christmas eve, the time of the year when all children are very happy. Little Tommy Jones had decided not to go to bed that. night for he had always wished that he might talk with Santa Claus and find out as much as' possible about him. His mother had told him that if he did not go to bed, like a good boy, Santa. Claus would not co-me at all. So Tommy carried out his' mot.her's advice, much to his amusement, for if he had not gone to bed he would not have enjoyed his dream. It was not long after Tommy went. to bed that he fell into a deep sleep. He' dreamed he could see Santa Claus busily engaged in iilling the stockings Which. he had hung up before retiring. He soon entered into a conversation with him and it was not long until Santa Claus was ready to go. He asked Tommy if he cared to ride with him to his home for he had no more presents and still had a great many places to visit that night. Of course Tommy was greatly delighted over this invitation and dared not refuse him. While Tommy was dressing. Santa Claus was preparing his sleigh and they were soon well o ntheir way, speeding northward toward the north pole. It was a beautiful night and although it was rather cold, Tommy was so interested in his journey that he did not notice the cold at all. He was so anxious to see the home of Santa Claus that he was not able to wait until they arrived there, but kept Santa Claus busy answering all his questions. One thing which interested him especially was that the house of Santa Claus was built of rock candy, and he was somewhat. undecided as to whether to believe him or not, but to his great surprise, as they approached nearer, he discovered that Santa Claus had not told. a falsehood. By this time Santa Claus had Hput up his reindeer and sleigh and they were ready to enter the beautiful house of rock candy. On entering Tommy was first taken into the workshop, then he was taken through all the different departments and in each department were many fairies, all busy in making toys and wrapping them in neat packages. Tommy stood amazed, being almost un- able to speak for several minutes. After Tommy's curiosity had been satisfied they set out on their homeward. journey. They were not able to drive so fast on their way back, because Santa Olaus had his sleigh packed full of presents, which he still had to distribute and he had given Tommy many presents which he had with him. When they neared Tlommy's home he awoke and sat up in bed rubbing his eyes and wondering if all this was really true, but after he saw that he Was warmly tucked in his own bed, he knew it was a dream. He arose early the next' morning to tell his mother about his wonderful experience at the home of Santa Claus and all this together with the great number of presents he received, made Tommy the happiest boy in the world. Anna Hunsicker. THE SYLLABUS 37 MY FA VORITE STUD Y. VVhen asked my favorite study I would at once reply, bookkeeping. I found that study very interesting, and I will also add, very easy, which probably has some influence in making it very 'pleasing to me. There is much pleasure for me in all the journaliziug, trial balances, accounts, etc., to be found in the book and I think I would choose that work in preference to any. I think bookkeeping is a study that what you learn will not be forgotten for years, at least I hope to retain the valuable knowledge I received during the study of it that long. Helen Herbert. My favorite study is Latin, although I also like the rest of my studies. The reasons why I like Latin are as follows: It is very beneficial to a per- son for many of our English Words are of Latin derivation. One feels as tho he had accomplished something after completing the study of it. One must work it out for oneself and thereby he increases his ability to solve difficult problems. Altho there are more people that speak German, I think two years of Latin would do a person more good than four years of German. I also like Algebra very rnuch, but I think Latin is more interesting than Algebra. Jessie Harkrider. SOPHOJIORES. Jessie, the star of the class, Is a bright. and piquant young lass, And tho' she neler studies hard, She can recite by the yard, This lass of our Sophmore class. Anna, a shy country maid, Thru her studies she never does wade, But with care and no flurry O'er her books she does worry, And a wonderful impression has made. Cyril, this tall stately Turk His duty, he never does shirk, But with a wish and a Worry And no hint of a hurry He plods to his Sophomore work. 38 , THE SYLLABUS g Park, the young world wide wonder, In Botany did make a bad blunder, He never did swear For he didn't dare, But this time he said Go to thunder. Susie, a spelling shark One day heard a little dog bark, She saw it coming, She continued her running Until it grew very dark. Helen, this tall slender maiden, In the garden, one day, went a spadin', She dug up a worm lVhich began then to squirm, But she suddenly started to fadin'. A curious inquirier wanted to know VVhat are the sister States, and the brilliant country editor answered: lVe are not quite sure, but we should judge that they are Miss Ouri, Ida Ho, Mary Land, Callie Fornia, Allie Bama, Louisa Anna, Della Ware, Minnie Sota and Mrs. Sippif, A young man had been keeping company with a beautiful girl for several months and finally summoned enough courage to propose, beginning in this manner: 4' 'Miss Higginson-Arabella-there is something that has been trembl- ing on my lips for the last three I11011fllS.l 'C 'Yes, l've noticed it in certain strong lights,' she answered. 'YVhy don't. you shave it 011 Z' A teacher in a lower grade was instructing her pupils in the use of a hyphen. Among the examples given by the children was bird-cagef' '4That,s right, encouragingly remarked the teacher. KNOW, Paul, tell me 'why we put a hyphen in 'bird-cage. lt's for the bird to sit on, was the startling rejoinder. Tommy came out of a room where his father was tacking down a carpet. die was crying flustily. - Why, Tommy,.,What's the matter ? asked his mother. ,, NP-p-p-papa hithis fingerwvith the hammer, sobbed Tommy. 9 A Well, you needlft cry -about a ,thing like that, comforted his mother. W'hy'4didn'it you laugh Z - ' ' ' M I did, sobbed Tommy. eww VD Q sf THE SYLLARYS , MPM , z3Ix , ' N Y. f f J LI -, Q. ff www! IH 1 M I? 1 V , . 0 2- 47 'V' A 7 ... u i - Y X! 'x f 1 - -4- Qlilh- RN X K XX 2 A I lx XM in .4 -,,...1..- -- ,-Ann THE SYLLABFS FII ICSHM A N CLASS. Upper Row: Leta Crumrine, Wilda Ulrich, Amelia Tarmann, Lucile Ryan, Ivan Obenshain Lower Row: Juanita Wilcox, Ruth Rich, Mona Meils, Ruth Rupp, Alfred Kalkwarf. THIE SYLLABUS 41 HISTORY AOF THE FRESHMAN CLASS. This class, in the beginning of the school year consisted of eleven members, the same number as the Freshman class last year. But about the second month of school one of the class left us. The class now consists of eight girls and two boys. The following are the members and their history: Lucille Agnes Ryan, the joke of the class, came to us from Chicago. She has always taken a prominent part in the school pranks, but outside of this, one of her favorite pastimes is working Algebra. l.eta Crumrine has spent the fourteen years of her life in Flanagan. She is the smallest in the class, but not the youngest. Leta is a very studious girl. Mona Gertrude Meils, a true Flanaganite. has lived here all her life. She has a taste for art and has shown her ability by contributing appropriate drawings for the Annual. Ruth Elizabeth Rich is one of us, but she lives in the country about tive miles southeast of here. She loves to work and is always busy. Altho she frowns, she has a smile for everybody. Ivan Obenshain has been with us for three years. Ile has an inclination for talking, especially in History, and he is adventurous. lvan is little but mighty. Alfred Klalkwarf has made this his home a number of years. He is a mem- ber of the F. H. S. Athletic Association. He is the star Algebra student of the Freshman class and is very talkative. Amelia Tarmann, a very quiet girl, is spending her first high school year in Flanagan. She dislikes most of her studies, but never gets discouraged. Ruth Gladys Rupp came from the Buckeye state and settled about three miles southeast of town. She lived there until this school year, when she moved to town and beca.me a member of the Freshie class. She delights in running an automobile on a moonlight night. lfVilda Augusta Ulrich lives about two and one-half miles southwest of town. She came to us at the first of the year and from the first acquired a liking for Dutch. We imagine she would like Latin, being named for a Caesar. Juanita Lueile lVilcoX has spent all of her hapless life in Flanagan. She has a peculiar hatred for Algebra, but Dutch comes naturally. Juanita lYilcox, Alfred Kalkwarf. THE SYLLABUS FRESH M AN POEM. I. When in the course of human events, We Freshies take our standg VVe' re going to show you Seniors how To take great things in hand. II. You say you want a proof of this? W'ell, please just wait a whileg For we Freshies never miss To do things in grand style. III. You see we have the personages, To make our class go roundg Take for instance Amelia and Lucile, Such geniuses ne'er were found. IV. Vlhy even Juanita is a Xapoleon shark, She is right there like a larkg For she is a regular mystery IVhen it comes to anything like history. V. Ive have seven other wonders, Like the great Wonders of this Worlmlg But on account of lack of space, Their banners must. remain furled. VI. But some day you will hear of them, Proud Seniors who are gayg And as for you clear Juniors, VVe' ll meet you on our way. VII. Herels but a word for our sifle-pal Sophs, Vlho give us naught- but knocks and scoffsg IVhen We take one more step in life, We'll help our followers in their strife. VIII. Alas, tho at the time of writing We're only Freshies bold, We'll continue onward ever fighting Till we're taken into the fold. 7 By R. R. and M. M THE SYLLABUS 43 THE PATH OF DUTY. It was in the evening after school and Alice was sitting at a table with her school books around her. Ting-a-ling. Alice got up and answered the telephone.- Hello Hello, is this Alice Z asked the voice. This is Marjoryf, Yes, I recognized your voice, replied Alice. You know that the world's most famous violin player is to play at the opera house tonight, and I have two tickets, Marjory said, and I want you to go with me. Alice thot for a few minutes and then said, HG, Marjory, I do wish I could go, but we have a quiz in Physics and Caesar tomorrow, so I must study. You know I stayed out- of school a week and I missed a great deal, so I am afraid I can't go. You can put off your studying until tomorrow and I am sure some of the other girls will help you, pleaded Marjory. Yes, but I promised mother I would stay at home, so I must. keep my promise, said Alice, but you get somebody else to go with you. I hope you have a nice time. Goodbycf' IVell, goodbyf' said Marjory. Alice Schmidt was a senior at Mount Holyoke, Mass., and a very studious girl, while Marjory was a freshie. The girls at school said that was the reason she was not so studious. Alice studied hard that night and the next day went to school feeling as tho she could answer any questions in these studies. On her way to school she met Marjory, who told her that the music was fine and that she had taken Mary Blackmore, the rich banker's daughter with her. Mary was also a senior, and considered the brightest- student in thc class. The seniors had not heard from their quiz, and in two weeks they were expecting to graduate. The junior reception had been held and all were now preparing for graduation. One day most of the senior class were assembled outside the school build- ing when they saw the professor coming with their papers. All rushed up the stairs and could scarcely wait until their classes were called. Vifhen Alice received her paper she was not surprised to find she had a grade of ninety-nine, but she was, indeed, very much surprised when the professor called her up to his desk and told her that she had received the highest grades in the class. ' On the eve of graduation, when her freshman friend, Marjory, came up and congratulated her, Alice only said, The path of duty is the path to successfl This set Marjory to thinking and she followed this motto the rest of her school life. Juanita IVilcox. THE SYLLABUS FRESH M EN A LA LI M ERI CK . Ruth Rich is a bonny lass, The pride of the freshman. class, Ivhen she has cause to frown, She always looks down, To permit the storm cloud to pass. Juanita, a shy little lainh, In the kitchen one day atc some jam, Iler capacity great Called for more freiglit, So she said, Ma, wherc's the hanl ? Alfred, the Gerinan f'stude , I11 court one tiine he Hsudew' He won his case The look on l1is face, Now shows hels quite a Ududef' 7 7 Ivan, the short gent with the eyes, Oler his Dutch wastes inany tears and sighs llc studies Algebra quite a lot, Only when itls very hut, And then he uses some other guyis. Ivilda, a niaiden fair, lVith her dark eyes and hair, A Freshie so sweet, And of foot so fleet, You couldn't catch on a dare. A very short girlie is Leta, IVith wisdoin that's hard to beatag For a head that's so sinall, She sure knows it all, This prini little maiden called Iieta. I,ucille, the cut-up slim, One day she sang a hyning She sang it long, This serious song, But. ,twas only a petty whiin. THE SYLLABTTS 45 Mona, the artist rare, Tllent to the county fair: She bought a book, lllent to a nook, But to read it she didn't dare. Amelia, a sweet eenntry lass, To a, dentist Went to take gas, ' It killed her nearly, She saw nrost unelearlyg 'Tis the tale of the lass's gas. Ruth Rupp, the algebra lover, 'Round Lucille one day did hoyerg She took her llnteh, But showed it not 111llCi1n, Just kept it under eoyer. The Sunday school text was as follows: Arise, and take the young child and his inother and Hee into Egypt. Then the superintendert showed a large pietnre illustrating this text in bright. colors. HIsn't the picture fine 6 he said. Ife:'e.is the niother. Here is the young child. There's Egypt. in the distance. Tsn't it fine? The children however, looked disan iointegl and finally a little boy Ji ed: 7 rl 7 . . 1 P '4Teaeher, wherels the flea 3 :George XV3ShiIlgYO1l,l7 read the sniall boy from his history, hwas horn February 22, 1732, A. Df, 'tlvllat does 'A. U., stand for inquired the teacher. The sniall boy pondered. WI clon't exactly knowf' he hesitated. After dark, T guessfl Some years ago in a western ininine' town a man was found dead in his 1, Q Z' hotel room hanved to a bed iost by his sus renders. The ury of nuners brouvht 7 -Q . l V . L an 1n the following yerdiet at the eoroner's inquest: c'Deeeased eanie to lns death bv eornino' honie full and inistakino' hiniself for his wants. U :J as 1 He was one of those fresh young fellows given to the use of stale slan-r. At -, Q 7 fe D the breakfast table, desiring the nnlk, he exelainxezlz Chase the eow down this xx ay rleasef' Q L , 1 Uilere -lane said the landlady, t?lie the eow down to where the Calf IS 7 7 . , bawhngf' 5 46 TH QE SYLLABUS EIGIITH GRADIC. Top Row, Left to Rishrz Ruth Bmed, Lydia Wilcnx, Marie Linneman, Hilda Cin-lrfclw, E'el'lal1 Ewing Middle Row: Us-xr nce Good, Tillie King, Gordon Nlelf. Paul BL mard, hcl ert Cullen Lo ver Raw: Franrs DQllun, Ralglx Broad, Tcnnie Kallcwarf, Karl Kallcwarf, Elbert Lockwocd THE SYLLABUS 47 MY OPINION OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. All this year I have been in t-he same room with the F. H. S. students, and have observed them ratlier closely, so when I enter high school I shall know how to act. The Freshmen, being so highly overjoyel at their elevated position as ex- eighth graders, are rather frivolous, but of course I excuse this trait. In the main they are an industrious, advancing class. If they only remain industrious to the end. The Sopliomores are following fairly well, indeed, I nray say exceeflingly well, all the laid-down laus of student life in Flanagan. Thev are fast becom- ing expert boolzkeepers and I shouldn't be one hit surprised to find the congenial Sophs. forming a Mutual Iietternzent Society, and opening a business college as the first step toward this noble aiin. As to the Juniors, I can not well judge nf them, for each day they are in such throes of geometrical agony. that their conduct and daily life are so distort- ed by these contortiens as to lze unrecognizalile. The Seniors, as all Seniors have been and ever will be, I suppose, are a proud and stately crew, with lofty ideas of their future work in the outside world. They are ready to einbirk tn life's ship, and leave bihind them good, clean records. This is the way fur F. H. S. students have impressed ine, so favorably, in- deed, that I desire to become one of the niany. I lienlah Ewing. Hil- High school students leave sonse impression on these with whom they come in contact, and I am sure that our II. H. S. students are good examples of pro- gressing heys and girls. They are energetic, industrious and persevering. The jolly Iireshnien, just learning: tlie route they intend to tread three years longer, are very studious and progressive. The Sczphonzores, farther along the road, are becoming used to the now- sinoc th, now-rough pathway, and niind net the little rises and falls in either atmosphere or lengthy course. The Juniers, three quarters of the way already trodden, are taking things less seriously, with the exception of Plane Geometry, which to thetn seems to be too fancy and intricate for any use. The Seniors, now in view of the turn which leads iipto the outer worl l, are anticipating their arrival there, tho they will be sorry to Iose sight ef ntost of their present comrades. Tho the way is lengthy and beset with niany petty trials, nevertheless, I desire to become a traveler on this educational read. Marie Linizeinan. THE SYLLABUS GRAMIVIAR ROOM .Q Di Q. o i-' '7 5. E o S I 5 3 S 1 16 .: .13 U E 5 U3 3 o 5 Q. 5 8 ,. if S E 2 U U 5 V: O E 5 xv -I I . 'U 2 E so u. S F? E 'G : - mga -1.0 ef'-111 MEN 'E-DC ::.oj QU.- .Q-7 , .n Oki ..2-2,5 -A o 3... E-1 :E ff? ::..O ,sg ig '5 Zo .-,E E vm-? ' E QQ -2 . 4514-f Eau: 25? .MD EEE? few E J o 'B E E L3 w .'I.' Z' P Z If ci' 5, o 'E .: Q D2 75 i CI -I E E D5 DC .3 if 'U 'U 7E E fi 5 Q E 'D -I ni 2 E' U w if f. as ..: U EE Lorenz Vollm -6 o o 3 A C .2 Ll- .2 u E cv .. Ll. :T o -.... 1.. m vu M 'U 95 .2 -J L: cs as -C E as 2 0 :F U ... L.. as b LL1 vf E . sb-4 Oi' Eu w 3 an 'SE' -C.: QU I5 Q, :J -D -D 4.1 5 .. 4 .,. O .. O 2-5 9-U -v as 5 lu LLILL. af : .. :ff .2 Q CJ .: ... U : : U I .JG .. .2 U ai O if .. 5 LD. 5 o D5 .. U 3 o -1 :F - m oo THE SYLLAISYS Wonzm Suffnag-e. me A X f 6943? :M -- FL 2 VX V ! wi f- h f. g LUL-.3 Q ' N M9 L QK'?W II' 'Ti' Z f HW ,X Ls MW - ...Zur-M Befolf, Aftfk. mx TE C hem 1 I1 , ILCKSG cmv A, fr I SH: wld-fm Q A ANAUC1? K2 A gp ' M X . wdxll l ' X X , N' 18' A fi 'W L, tg by F Lr5t M HQ E H. 3. THE SYLLABUS INTERMEDIATE ROOM E v? eu no L. 'U A Amanda Corbin, Edna Zimmerman. Middle Row: Lois Zinlr, Martha Flanapan, Frances Gable, Annie Kindelberger, Kathryn Parks, Mattie Harms, Elsie Gardner, Valda Corbin, Reuben lngolcl. Bottom Row: George Crumrine, Robert Bruce, Merle Ririe, Wayne Wilcox, Edward Cullen, Orlyn Gingrich, Clifford Lucas, Harvey Rupp, Berl Gingrich, Louie Kindelberger. THE SYl,T,ATlI'S clif f f ff ff ,ar il 5 X':ii-li aw 1,1 ? ll tx ex + , oy ,Y-5 :ull rl Mr? l . ll V N ! ik f tif? 4 i ' l l, X 'i ll A ilr , 7 l l ,gs l iw 15-47 OH, .XX ,A x 1 ' ,X i iff' ' QSC? Mighqfllalgf , s m u g fl? lx' : fl , ?r . fl A La Sl1cr7fc'spc1ii1'r'. 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'faIE1g i'CD5.,:5'g ggisgglj 5H?IJ5 Eegegq mggETi . .. 2UM5E2 4:33:15 :arcs ggginn' E2 U24 ..U,,,v':: 2-5352 2EJE2,O LE-'Jo 5. .-an-.mu ':v U-'v'5 as Ld QI: ba: . u ',.,: 323555 EZ mf3355 315552 ':'Uo:i. loam-C 562259 525 if D-Ll-1 4: .E ,-5 Cll S-Q E E S in gs jg' E .EP-:S ,X DC-5 E Ol-IJ H E 5 E H . Q2 EMD! Dil' '- -U fu 51' Z I-2.1 TH'E SYLLARU S L 53 SCHOOL YEAR ENROLLMENT, SCHOOL YEAR 1913-1914. TAVELFTH GRADE: Clifford Lehman, Ada Meils, Doris Horrie, Ralph Monk, Vivian Harkness, Jessie Carinon. ELEVElNTH GRADE: Vida Mette, Grace Broad, Dorys Zinn, Nora Cavanagh, M'illian1 Louden, Maurine Baniber, Dorothe Harnarrl, Orleen Ryan. TEXTH GRADE: Helen Herbert, Florence Zink, Parke G. liarnard, Anna Hunzicker, Jessie Hlarlqrider, Cyril O'Q'onnell, Susie Carnion, Mary O'Connell. XIXTH GRADE: Mona Meils, Ruth Rieh, Juanita M'ilr-ox, Leta Cruinrine, Lucile Ryan, Anielia Tarniann, Mvilda Ulrich, Ruth Rupp, Tvan Obenshain, Alfred Kalkxvarf. EIG HTH GRADE: Robert, Cullen, Reulah liurcky, Ruth Rroad, Beulah Ewing, Maud Siinpson Elbert Lockwood, Frances Dillon, Karl Kalkwarf, Hilda Gingrich, Veronica Cullen, Paul Barnard, Clarence Good, Ralph Rroad, Gordon Meils, Marie Linnenian, Tennie Kalkwarf, Lydia M'ilsky, Harry Bennett, Tillie King. SEVEXTH GRADE: Fred Doyle, Jesse Gardiner, Charles Moulds, Lyle Ririe, Dexnont Obenshain, Lenard Grussing, Dave Kindelberger, Russell Carnion, Roger Meils, Clarence Rowley, Freddie Groskreutz, Mary Locker, Hazel Fosdick, Maud Lucas, Ahna Zinnnerinan, Marie Lehnerts, Julia Harins, Anna Tngold. SIXTH GRADE: Albert. Molliuer, M'ilbur Mvilcox, Christian Locker, Charles Cullen, Ivan Zehr, Lorenz Volhner, Philip Kanz, Charles lllopwood, Nellie Simpson ,Ruth Burger, Lucile Flanagan, 'Martha Wilsky, Rerniece Milbourne, Iva Mc-Corniiek, Libbie Rupp, Elsie Schaefer, Laura lngold. FIFTH GRADE: Francis Flanagan, Evert Nvuebbens, Evert Guelden- haar, Dale Horrie Clark Rennett, Fred Harms, Leslie Budd, Lloyd Kearfott, Cletus Doyle, Myra Meils, Dolores Ryan, Helen Mette, Vira Meils, llernitta Herold, Herniece M'ilcox, Lois Obenshain, Myrl Murphy, Lenora Groskerutz. FOFRTH GRADE: Leslie Gardner, George Crunirine, M'ayne M'ilcox, Clifford Lucas, Fritz Heinken, Annie Kindelberger, Louie Kindelberger, Letta Corbin, Marha Flanagan, Merle Lucas, Frances Gable, Lois Zink, Thurse. Burger. THIRD GRADE: Edward Cullen, llerl Gingrich, Floyd Eastridge, Merlyn Van Doren, Clifford Lutzen, Merle Ririe, Crlyn Gingrieh, Harvey Rupp, Reuben lngold, Robert Bruce, Elsie Gardner, Afattie Ilzirnis, Edna Ziinineriuan, Valda Corbin, Kathryn Parks, Amanda Gerig. SECOXD GRADlE: Gerald Yoder, llert, Simpson, Lloyd Griiiin, John Bruce, Hilbert M'uebbins, Harold Burger, Mary Flanagan, Etiie Eastridge, Edyth Linnenian, Ronieyn Markland, Elsie Morrison, Alildrel Mlileox, Maida Kearfott, Vivian Huxtable, Lela Murphy, Ida Gueldenhaar, Lena Yolhner Lilly Dean. 7 54 THE SYLLiAl3L'S EIRST GRADE: Ella Alberts, Florence Gardner, Lfdenc Knox, Mary Bennett, Emma Kindelberger, Gladys Powley, Pearl Gable, Alma Grithn, Julia Harms, Ruth Markland, Lucile Monk, iVilma Bowman, Leonard Lewis, Judson Meils, Alex Peters, Yvillie Burger, John Simpson, Clarence Corbin, Vernon Harkrider, Vincent Dean, Xvilliam Elanagan, John Morrison, Theodore Hewitt. l.l ROLL OF HONOR Pupils Xot Tardy or Absent During School Year. Jessie llarkrider, Lois Olmenshain, Lucile Flanagan, Lihhie Rupp, 'Martha Flanagan, Edna Zininierman, C'litford Lucas, Kathryn Parks, Vivian lluxtalmle, Gladys Powley. Eirst Semester Latin Algebra Rhetoric General llistory Latin Zoology Rhetoric Algebra German American History Plane Geometry Physics or Physiology English Literature German American Literature Advanced Arithmetic Economics or Reviews F0 I 'RSE U lf' STUD Y. Avlillllfl Hmzile. Second Semester Latin Algebra lilivtorif' General History Tentli Urarlc. Latin ' Potany Rhetoric Bookkeeping or Civics Elez-enfh Grade. German American History Plane Geometry Gerold Yoder, Physics or Physiography English Literature Twelfth Grade. German American Literature Advanced Arithmetic or Commercial Geography Solid Geometry THE' SYLLABUS 55 ALUMNI DEPA RTMENT. To the Alumni. Ive, the Seniors of the Flanagan High School, extend our heartiest greetings and herewith will endevor to enumerate the graduate s from the many classes and also to designate the occupation and home of each of these members at the present writing: Class of 1901. Vida Litchfield, Teacher of Music, Chicago, Illinois. Wlalter Mette, Farmer, Ithaca, Michigan. Class of 1902A .Iulia Cohn, residing with her parents at Chicago, Illinois. Iiuella Zook, now Mrs. I.uella. II'olf, of Hutchinson, Kansas. Ola I.itel1field, now Mrs. Hljiart Todd, Chicago, Illinois. Earnest Pearson, now a Missionary. S. Orville Talbot, a clerk in Marshal Field's, Chicago, Illinoi Grover Daniels, Hardware Dealer, Streator, Illinois. John Van Doren, Farmer, Franeitas, Texas. Class of 1903. Earl Bennett, Farmer, Anawan, Ill. Helene Lutyen, Teacher at Evanston, Illinois. Joseph Gerig, Electrician, Omaha. Xebraska. Edward Richardson, Painter and Decorator, Flanagan, Illinois. Earl IVileox, Student at Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois. Delbert Meils, Merchant, Flanagan, Illinois. Class of 1004. Hyman Cohn, Merchant, Flanagan, Illinois. Stella Connelly, now Mrs. Charles Flanagan, Flanagan, Illinois. Josie Dillon, now Mrs. Fred Monk, Flanagan, Illinois. Illae Iiichardson, , now Mrs. Etta Carpenter, Ancona, Illinois. , Traveling Salesman, Flanagan, Illinois. Class of 1905. Seainstress lVooster Ohie. 7 7 Etta Richardson Gerald Sullivan Beulah Litclilielcl, formerly a student of F. of I., now residing at Flanag Ollie Crumrine, now Mrs. Albert Zehr, of Flanagan, Illinois. Y If Eugene Cohn, Lawyer,'Lhieago, Illinois. Fred Linneman, Farmer, Dawes, Alabama. Class of 1900. Daisy Dutoit, now Mrs. Daisy Zook of Moline, Illinois. IIazel Studley, Teacher of the Intermediate room in the F. P. S. Blanch Stilwell, Traveling Saleswoman, Flanagan, Illinois. Edward II. I.itcl1tield, graduate of Eureka College, nov: Assistant ier of Farmer's State Bank of Flanagan, Illinois. Charles Patton, Guard at the Illinois State Reformatorv, Pontiac, Illin an, Ill C ash- ois. 56 THE SYLLABUS Class of 1909. Charles WVhalen, Traveling Salesman, Flanagan, Illinois. Hazel Litchfield, Graduate of Eureka College, now residing at Flanagan, Ill. Inez Mette, now Mrs. Elton Garrison, Flanagan, Illinois. Eva I.oeku'ood, now Mrs. Edward I.eister, Pontiac, Illinois. Lila Kearfott, Teacher at I.ittle Falls, Minn. Pierce Barnliart, llookkeeper, Farmers State Bank of Flanagan, Flanagan, Ill. Jacob Colm, Clerk, Milwaukee, IVisconsin. Carl Zeliren, Student at Xormal, Illinois. Class of 1910. Hazel Milbourn, Graduate Xurse of Ilrokaw Institute, Iilooinington, Illinois. Ralph Carlton, fornier Student of Agriculture at Iv. of I., now residing at Flanagan, Illinois. Elias Zinnnernian, Teacher, Flanagan, Illinois. David Cohn, Clerk, Spring Valley, Illinois. Class of 1911. Da11iel Allireelit, Student at Iv. of I. Elizabeth Dillon, Teaelier at Flanagan, Illinois. Class of 1912. Claire Sherry, Steiiograplier at Flanagan, Illinois. Ora Gingrich, Student at Xorinal, Illinois. Edna Cullen, Teacher at Flanagan, Illinois. Class of 1913. Faun Fden, Student at Eureka College, Eureka, Illinois. Iiridia Feriter, Teacher at Flanagan. Illinois. Ollie Joosten, Teacher at Flanagan, Illinois. Doris E. Horrie. Teacher in Zooloffv class : 42Ian1es where would von look to find a bf 7 . eentlpedef' James tfwlio uses much slangl : '4Searcl1 me 5 Hans to Henry: 'tVas you nefer in Greece Z Henrv: '4Nix. Vot vou tink I vas' a ClOl1f7'l1I111t Z ., ., 7 b Quiz: Did she say anything dove-like about me ? Siz: Yes She said you were pigeon-toed. Botany and Dutch run smoothly, In English I can mostly float, But that dog-gonen Junior Geometry Simply gets my goat. THE SYLLAB US 5 7 January January January January only defeat. January CALENDAR. 1. Rutland High School Basket ball team defeated F. H. S. 8. Flanagan Basket ball team defeated Panola. 10. F. H. S.Basket ball team defeated Saunemin H. S. 16. F. H. S. Basket ball team gave Cullom H. S. their first and 26-28. A period of great unrest. and anxiety. Many worried. Semester exemptions were the reasons. January 29-30. First Semester examinations. February S. A jolly bunch of ll. S. students enjoyed a bob-sled party, going to the home of Roxie Thompson. All had a fine time. February 0. The Y. M. C. A. Basket ball club defeated the Pontiac All- Stars. February 10. The Sophomore class began the second semester work with Bookkeeping. February 11. Several H. S. students attended a home talent paly in Graymont. February 14. Several H. S. students were much flattered by l'0f'OlVlllf5 valentines from Cupid. February 10. A party of H. S. students enjoyed a bolrsled ride to Gridley. February 17. Ada Meils, '1-1, was employed as a substitute teacher at the Smith school. K February1S. Karl Kalkwarf had tl1e pleasure of enjoying a front seat in the Senior row. February 19. Vvilliam Louden, '15, for divers reasons was unusually quiet in German class. There was a good reason. He was asleep. Lucille Ryan, '17, enjoyed the seat of ho-nor upon the rostrum. February 20. Ralph Monk, '14, Vivian Harkness, '14, Dorys Zinn, '15, Nora Cavanaugh, in Pontiac. February 23. '15, and YVilliam Louden, '15, took the teachers' examination Many students were absent on account of bad weather. , February 24. Elbert Lockwood had an explosion in his right coat pocket. Cause? Matches. February 25. Cliiford Lehman, '14, was on the sick list. February 26-27. The H. S. students enjoyed a vacation on account of the 8th grades examinations. I j -N - I 4 M gf 3 . March 2. L C1iffoi'd'Lehmaii, '14,'forgot'his 'yiiatch' and-was sorry he did it. Why? Because Mr. Hill had to inform him he had spoken four minutes. March 4. The Junior class were detained after school for the purpose of getting that Geometry lesson, which they did not have. The Senior class were treated to a very good lecture on self-reliance. March 6. The high school enjoyed a quarter holiday. 5 8 THE SYLLABUS March 9. Ruth Rich, '17, is again in school after an absence of two weeks. March 10-11. Everything as usual, only a few very hard tests. March 13. Robert Cullen was told that there were many stars in the back of the room, but if he looked much longer they would hurt his eyes. Susie Carmen, '16, had avery serious'-calamity, but not much damage was done. Clifford Lehman, '14, learned that a period marked the end of a sentence. March 17. St. Patrick's day all day. Many of the students Wore sham- rocks, as tho some were not green enough already. March 18-19. Preparations for the annual program are well under way. March 20. Miss Ryder, a Red Cross nurse, visited the school and gave a splendid talk on tuberculosis. March 23. The school children were very much excited on account of the fire which took place in the Sherry buildings. March 24. Miss Ryder, the Red Cross nurse, was here again and gave a short talk to the high school. ifmii 27. The Flanagan school gave a program in the K. of P. hall. All rooms were well represented and the whole program was certainly rendered be- yond expectation. March 30. Gordon Meils had his scat changed to the next aisle. Lucille Ryan, '17, again enjoyed the honor of a front seat. It seemed rath- er nice, as she has not had that honor since February 10. March 31. Every student in thc high school is present. This has not happened for some time. April 1. Vida Mctte, '15, taught the Geometry class. Here's success to Vida. Many of the students and also teachers were April fooled. April 2. Ralph Monk, '14, is absent from school. Vivian Harkness, ' 14, informed the Lit. class that a rogue was a '4devil and a vixen was a deviless. April 3. The high school students enjoyed a quarter holiday. April 6. Clifford Lehman, '14, is absent from school. April 7. This being election day, we held a mock election. There were seventeen who voted wet and twenty-two who voted dry . April 8. Mr. W. H. Hill gave the Caesar class an interesting lecture on principal parts of verbs and construction of words. Ralph Monk, '14, and Clifford Lehman, '14, ,Were told to take this to themselves. April 9. Vivian Harkness, ' 14, and Doris Horrie, ' 14, were excused after General History class. April 10. This daybeing Good Friday, a number of the high school are absent to attend church. April 13. VVilliam Louden, '15, our famous athelete, is preparing him- self for a meet. All the Seniors were absent but Vivian Harkness. THE SYLLABUS 59 April 14. A man from Cullom w'as here taking pictures for the Annual. None of the classes had any trouble but. the Seniors, and they forgot their hair dresser. April 15. T'he Seniors are busy preparing their essays for Class Day, which are to be finished April 17 . April 16. A number of the high school were excused and took a walk to Graymont. April 17. New rules made on account of the number that were excused the day before, the rules to begin April 20th and extend to May April 20. Ada Meils, '14, spent the day in Streator. April 21. Helen Herbert, '16, was absent from school. April 22. The Botany class took a field excursion during Botany period. A good time reported by all. April 23. The Seniors are practising for their class play. April 27. Jessie Carmon, '14, was absent from school. April 28. The Botany class took a field excursion to Patton's pond. April 29. A number of high school students were detained after school. The reason? Ask Clifford and Ralph. April 30. New rule today. No permission for speaking to your neighbors is allowed. May 1. The high school was awarded a quarter holiday. A number of the high school went to Potniac to attend a play. May 5. Practice for class play held at the school house Tuesday evening. May 6. Vivian Harkness '14, and Jessie Carmon '14 were in Pontiac on a business trip. May 7. Juanita iVilcox, '17, was in school after an absence of two days. May 8. Mona Meils, '17, was absent from school. May 9. The Sth grade took the diploma examination. There were seven- teen from this school who took it. May 13. Practice for the class play. May 15. Class Day. The class exercises were held in the K. of P. hall. A very large crowd in attendance. May 20. The students are counting the days until school will be out. May 24. Baccalaureate day. The services were held in the Christian church. Rev. G. W. Zink gave the address. May 26-27. Second semester examinations. There were quite a number who took them. M ay 25. The Juniors gave the Seniors a reception at the home of Dorothe Barnard, '15. Everyone had a very good time. May 29. Commencement day. The exercises were held in the K. of P. hall. A speaker, Rev. HE H. Frost, gave the address. 7 7 7 Mr. Hill: Vivian, how would you define rogue and vixen ? Vivian: Putting it pretty strong, T' d call a rogue a devil and a vixen a deviless. 60 THE SYLLABUS VVIT, HUMOR AND LAUGHTER. Indeed! Tn some school not located-locate it to please yourself-the teacher was hearing the history lesson. Turning to one of the scholars she asked: tflarnes, what was lVashington' s Farewell Address l The new boy arose with a promptitude that promised well for his answer. Heaven, 1I12:l,,3.IT1,,7 he said. Teaching Tommy. Where,s Tommy ll' asked M r. J ones, on his return from business one even- ing. 'tGone to bed, was his wifels reply. I hope he's not ill.', No, I sent him to bed as a punishment for swearing. Swearing ?,' repeated Jones, I'll teach him to swearf' Withoiit waiting for a light the angry father rushed upstairs to interview the culprit, only to fall over a loose stair-rod and bump his chin. At once he became exceedingly fluent, and when the air had cleared he heard his wife call, gently: 'fBetter come down, dear, Pm sure Tommy has heard enough for his first lesson. A When the Scriptures Failed. Hlvhy, lVillie, said the Sunday school teacher in a pained voice, have you been fighting again? Didnlt you learn in last Sunday's lesson that when you are struck on one -cheek you ought to turn the other one to the striker Z ii178S,1T1,,7 agreed lVillie, Hbut he hit me on the nose, and I've only got onef' Possession is N ine Points. The lovely girl, having lingered a minute in her room to adjust her trans- formation, change the angle of her Grecian band and make sure that her skirt fitted like the peeling of a plum, descended to the parlor to ind the family pet ensconced upon the knee of the young-man caller, her curly head nestled com- fortably against his shoulder. t'VVhy, Mabel I the young lady exclaimed, t'aren't you ashamed of your' self ? Get right down from there. The child looked at her queerly, and remarked: UNothing doini, sis 5 I got here first. The Following is One Boyfs' Idea About Elijah: 'tThere was a man named Elijah. He had some bears and he lived in a cave. Some boys tormented him. He said: :If you keep on throwing stones at me, l'll turn the bears on you and they'll eat you up.' And they did and he did. and the bears did. THE SYLLABUS 61 Did it Ever Oeeur to You? T see they have operated on a Philadelphia boy's head, in order to make a better boy of llil1l.H mllhat isn't where my dad used to operate on me to make a better boy of mef' Mr. Hill, Qtrying to correct a sentencej, NYou look bad or, you look badly. Which do you think is correct, Nora T' Nora-4'XVell, T donlt know as you look badly-H, and she got no further, laughter being heard on all sides. Ed. Cook was a butcher with considerable native wit. One day just before dinner, when his shop was full of customers, a man whom he did not like very well came in and asked for a dimeis worth of dog meat. All rightf' said Ed. 5 uwill you have it wrapped up or just eat it here 3 Sayings Off Heard in F. H. S. Dorys, turn around. '4Your t.l1ree minutes are up, Clifford. Please may I speak ? NOW VVilliam, take your seat. Less nonsense, Vida. Then if they don't believe it, just substantiate your statement by hurling that inveetive at them. Gee, I hope we don't have a quiz tomorrow. You haven't enough brains to rattle a peanut. Appropriate Names for Members of the H. S. Room. Ivan Obenshain-'tDanny Dreamer. Because he persists in dreaming in Dutch XVilliam Louden--HEuclid. He seems to be an authority in Geometry. Vivian Harkness-'fPythagoras. Such a sage Qssj and lover of Wisdom. Ralph Monk- Daniel Wester. Very fluent and emphatic in his speech. Susie Carmon-4'Doris Blake. An excellent adviser on affairs of the heart. Elbert Lockwood-''Archimedesf' The greatest mathematician Flanagan ever produced. ' Parke Barnard- Demosthenes.', Such a great orator as he has proven himself in Zoology. Ada Meils-'4Mme. Schumann-Heinkf' We all know why. Helen Herbert-4'Lillian Russell. Go to her for beauty hints. Cyril O'Connel-'Uohn G. VVhit.tier. The slow solemn style of the Quak- er poet. Dorothe Barnard-f'Ella Elagg Young. A very active and enthusiastic school Worker, especially in school. f Florence Zink-'4Smiling Sue. The title tells. Leta-i'Mrs. Tom Thumb. Reason. The same as above. 62 TIIE SYLLABUS Picked Up H ere and There. Ivan to Miss Henicksman: 'KO Dutch! O Dutch! Ich liebe dichg Sie haben mein Herz allein. 0 Dutch! O Dutch! Es freute mich, Zu denken dasz du bist. mein? Mr. Hill: Nllvilliam, what is a nymph Z lVilliam: uSome kind of a water animal. Query: Is he from Missouri? A ragged, unkempt Irishman was walking along a road and happened to meet a well-dressed individual who was leading a fine-looking bull dog. The Irishman was interested in the dog and, stopping the young fellow, inquired, Would yez moind tellin' me what breed of a dog that is, Misterf' The young fellow looked him up and down insolently and then replied: Why that dog is a cross between an ape and an Irishman. The Irishman quickly replied: 'fBegorry, thin he's some relation to both of us. Teacher: HWhat is the spinal column ? Alfred: '4The spinal column is a wavy line running up and down my back. My head sits on one end and I sit on the other. Vida: IVouldn't it be awful if an earthworm were to fall in love and be jilted Z Dorys: IVhy ? Vida: '4Because it has tive pairs of hearts. Dorys: '4VVhy are a person' s lips red 3 Vida: I donlt know. Dorys Qthinking of a term used in Zoologyj : Alluring coloration? Parke Ctranslating in Latinj: '4Many mouths emtied into the ocean. CQueryj IVas he describing the incidents of a sea voyage? Ada Qto a reading classj : What is a pastor, Gertie 3 Gertie, vaguely: '4Oh, what you turn the cattle in. Teacher, to Geography class: ,f5Henny, what,is.the.shape..of.the,ear.th.?V 7 ' Henry: '4It7s roundf' Teacher: How do you know that it is round Z Henry: All right- then, itis square. I don't want to start an argument. Teacher: A fool can ask more questions than any wise man can answerf' Student: UNO wonder so many of us are tlunking this study. THE SYLLABYQ 63 4 'M I 'X A Xxxixx gf , I I x i-Aiiizmg V , xx-XZLLTV ' ir' ,, X X E N w 4 X LB -g .-- , -5 K ,, '9Rke'Ge DeX?e.52EEfV' 64 THE SYLLABUS ATHLETICS. For the last. three or four years athletics have been on the decline on account of the small number of boys that were interested enough to take part, but a better showing was made during the school year 1913-14 than before. The Athletic Association was organized September 2, 1913, it being com- posed of sixteen members. They 'elected Clifford Lehman, president, YVm. Louden, secretary and Ralph Monk, treasurer. One thing that acted as an ilpediment to the advancement of this asso- ciation was the lack of funds, another was the lack of enthusiasm on the part of the high school girls. lint in spite of all this, the high school boys did good Work in this field. Foot Bail. As this was the first year for foot ball in Flanagan, it was eagerly taken up by all of the students, and as a result a good team was turned out for the year. Lehman was captain of the team and he proved himself worthy of his position. The first game was played Xovember 5, with Pontiac high school at Pon- tiac. P. Ili. S. won by a score of 130-7. But as this was the first game for the home team and Pontiaeis team was a lot heavier than ours, the boys were not discouraged, but practised harder than ever. The next game was with Fairbnry at Flanagan. F. Il. S. won by a score of 7-6. Then Pontiac paid us a visit and defeated us, score 0-7. Then, December 6, another game was played with Pontiac at Flanagan. Score 65-6 in favor of Flanagan. After this game the manager was unable to secure any more games and so foot ball was given up for basket ball. Basket Ball. The basket ball season started out bad for the Hi. S. boys, as they had a hard time in securing a hall and when they did get one it was rather small, yet they made the best of it. The line-up was as follows: Louden, right forward, Kalkwarf, left for- ward , Lehman, captain, center, Good, left guard, Monk, manager, right guard. The tirst game was with Minonk, score 40-7 in favor of Minonk. Then Rutland handed out two defeats to the Flanagan team, scores 17-15 and 25-21. The next game was played with Saunemin. F. H. S. defeating Saunemin by a score of 17-6. The last game of the season was with Cullom. The result Was that Cullom lost.thezfirstsgafnreatheyghhadalostsfilllingathefgseagvn,sseores259935:.1..,L. V , ..,.. yew, F ' Track Dope. Following are the members of the track team and the lines in which they are pursuing: Lehman, Louden, high jump, Lehman, Louden, broad jump, Kalkwarf, Louden, 100 yard dash, Louden, Lehman, pole vault, Monk, mile, Good, Ririe, 220 yard dash, Lehman, Kalkwarf, 50 yard dash, Louden, Leh- man, hurdles, Monk, one-half mile. THYE SYLLABTfSQ GOOD DINOW NVWHEVI NEICI F101 JHVMHTVH EIIHIH WVELL PIDVHJ. THE SYLLABUS BASKET BALL TEAM d, Lehmm ICapta'nj, Mo fs, Kalkwarf, Lo cl FOOT BALL TEAM. THE SYLT,.XBL'S -31 3' 0 UJ R5 0 CLS 55 if 9 9. 'U 2 :I-7' si 'is Q3 27 gm 35 E' -31 5' mr- :Jim EH: '-3 gn? ,Lz 'E E: wr- 2-F' 51' 68 W THE A SYLTABUS M v A Relay Race. Siwash and Hilton were to meet in their annual relay race. Everything had been arranged. The runners of both teams had been training faithfully and were in the best of trim. The runners' names were called by the clerk of the course, and the captains drew for the choice of the track. Page, the Hilton captain, won, and chose the outside. The members of the teams were assigned their places, Page being pitted against Ramsey, captain of the Siwash team, to run the final lap. The starter gave the first runners instructions about fouling, then the starter's words: Ready! On your mark! Get set! Bang! The pistol shot broke the alnrost unbear- able stillness, and the two white-clad figures leaped away from the mark. After a few strides, Rarron, of Hilton, gained a lead of six yards over his opponent. Barron maintained this lead and Rogers, his team-mate, the second Hilton runner, made a victory seein more certain for his school by maintaining the lead over Richards of Siwash. Barnes, for Hilton, was away in the lead on the third lap, but before the half-way mark had been reached, Jones, the speedy Siwash runner, had over- taken and passed him. Barnes tried valiantly to close the gap, but was unable to do better than finish as scant three yards in the rear of Jones. Page and Ramsay started the last lap like a whirlewind. Page was de- termined to win over his rival as Ramsay had defeated him earlier in the day in the one hundred yard dash. 'Ramsey was just as determined to maintain his supremacy. Suddenly a cheer broke forth from the Hilton bleachers. Slowly but surely Page was gaining on his rival. They turned into tl1e stretch on seemingly even terms. Ramsay made a last desperate effort to draw away, but Page, with a burst of speed, held him on even terms and in a terrific finish hurled himself into the tape a winner by the narrow margin of a few inches. X iii !, t was eowi'?VvX chtss E.iTe-r-Hhs 's Vea-KKNQ W. C. LU TYEN School Books, Stationery, Jewelry, Drugs and Silverware Fancy Articles, Toilet Goods, Etc. FLANAGAN, ILLINOIS B. HARMS General Tinwork Plumbing and Heating Lightning Rods and all kinds of Repairing. Roofing and Spouting a Specialty. A lull Stock of Material Always on Hand ..... 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