Fort Meade High School - Fomehiso Yearbook (Fort Meade, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1926 volume:

FOMEHISO Published by the SENIORS of FORT MEADE HIGH SCHOOL 1926 Metrication n e. tlje seniors of 1926, bebicate tfjis first bolutne of tfje “Jfomefjiso” to our 2Uma fflater, tofjose memories toill altoaps be bear to our tjearts. 86 % HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL is never intended to be a masterpiece of style or literary merit, nor does it ever contain questions dealing with the politics of the state. It is, essentially, intended to foster school spirit, to improve the standard of the institution, and to show the public generally what the school is capable of doing. This “Fomehiso” is no exception. The students, because of pride for the High School and pride of their own accomplishments, desire to give the public an an- nual worthy of the Fort Meade High School. We have endeavored to keep within the scope of the school-room, and we hope that the virtues of this book will be cherished as characteristic of the work being done at school. Finally, the purpose of this publication is to afford pleasure and recreation, and to give those leaving school an opportunity, in after years when the Race of Life is nearly run, once more to let fancy take them back to school days gone by, the happiest time of all. 4 Oric-r Of Booxs M Appreciation iflr. Hafapette ®olbcn, our principal, tofjosfe careful guibance bag contribut- cb muclj totoarb tfjc success of our firaSt jFnmcfngo. II Mus. N. Peeples A Miniant Principal Mathematics Miss Miriam si.ai outer Latin and Enplish Mr. E. E. Kaasch Science and Coach Mr. Lafayette Ioi.dex Supcrvisinp Principal Miss Virginia Tiller Mathematics Miss Marjorie .Ti dy Spanish and llistoru Miss Hattie Slaioiiter F.nplish and Science XG I lie Staff Myron Varn ............................. Mary Morgan............................. Edwin Williams.......................... Mattye Perle Spier...................... Frances Ivey............................ Sue Siielnutt........................... Owen Mikell............................. Fay Etta Hughey......................... Georce Heath............................ Acnes Mitchell.......................... Willis Garner........................... . . . . Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Assistant Business Manager .................Art Editor . . . Athletic Editor . . CirculalionManager .....................Lawyer .................Historian .....................Prophet ........................Poet . . . . Joke Editor 8 0 10 11 Senior Class OFFICERS Myron Yarn ........................... Mary Morcan........................... Mattye Perle Spier.................... Edwin Williams........................ Fay Etta Hughey....................... Agnes Mitchell ....................... Owen Mikell........................... Georce Heath.......................... President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer . Historian . . Poet . T estator . Prophet Colors: Red and II hite E. E. Raasch Flower: Rose Motto: Our Goal Is Higher ...........................Faculty Adviser ii- Inez Agree The word 'impossible is not in my diction- ary.” Age 17. Byword: “Goodness Me.” Class (1. 2, 3 4). Violet Agree “Duty bejorc pleasure every time. Age 18. Byword: “My word.” Class (1. 2. 3. 4). Charlie Comer Never do to-day what you can do tomorrow Age 18. Byword: Let's see. Class (1. 2. 3. 4); Treasurer 2 ; Basket- ball 12 3. 4): Junior Usher. Bill DeRousse uLet thy speech be better than silence or be silent. ge 18. Byword: “Oh . . er.” Class (1, 2. 3, 4 . i:t Willis Garner (Will) 'f ull well we laughed at all his jokes for many a joke had he.” Age 19. Byword: “Get back; that's all.” (.lass (3. 4) : Football (2. 3. 4t ; Comedian Senior Play (3) ; Joke Editor Fomehiso. George Heath He always has his jest.” Age 19. Byword: “Look here.” Class (3 4); Class Play (3); Football (4); Prophet Fomehiso. ”01, Age- Class Ida Herring why should life all labour be.” 18. Byword: “Well 1 declare.” (1, 2. 3, 41. Muriel Hewitt (Babe) “She is ever carefree.” Age 17. Byword: Oh heck.” Class (4). 14 Fay Etta Hughey (Fay) “Her voice was ever soft and sweet, an ex- cellent thing in woman” Age 17. Byword: “Oh my.” Class (3. 4� ; Historian Fomehiso. Francis Ivey (Frank) “0 friends he has many; of foes—has he any?” Age 19. Byword: “Sho.” Class (1, 2. 3, 4); Junior Usher: Football (1. 2. 3. 4� : Basket-ball (2. 3, 4); Athletic Editor Fomehiso. Rhoda Johnson ‘‘For who talks much must talk in vain, Mv tongue within my lips I rein” Age 17. Byword: ”1 declare.’ Class (1, 2. 3, 4). Edna Kilpatrick “ Is she goes all hearts do duty unto her beauty.” Age 18. Byword: “Heavens.” Class (1. 2. 3. 4� ; Class Treasurer (3); Basket-hall 3. 4). 15 ’ A Owen Mikell (MikeyI To be content i; his desire. Age 18. Byword: “Shoot me.” Class (1. 2, 3. 4� ; Football (2. 3, 4� ; Track (3); Lawyer Fomehiso. Agnes Mitchell Her jace is fair, her heart is true, as spot- less as she's bonny. Age 16. Byword: “My word.' Class (2. 3. 4) ; Poet Fomehiso. Mary Morcan Light is her step, gay is her laugh. Age 17. Byword: “When where, why?” Class (1. 2. 3. 4); Vice-President (4); Basket-ball (1. 2 ; Junior Play Usher (3); Business Manager Fomehiso. Margaret Prine (Peggy) Her eye as stars of twilight fair, Like twilight too her dusky hair Age 17. Byword: Class (1.2,3,4); Class President (1. 2. 3) ; Vice-President A. A. 3 ; Basket-ball (3. 4) ; Class Play (3) ; Member A. A. (2. 3. 4) ; Cheer Leader (4); Band, Orchestra. 1« Nell Rutherford “Sweet, steadfast and demure.” Age 17. Byword: ‘ Yeah Boy.” Class (3, 4). Susie Mae Shelnutt “Life is a jest and all things show it. I thought so once and now know it” Class (3, 4) ; Junior Chorus (3) ; Circula- tion Fomeliiso. Marvin Sherertz “In all kinds oj michief he had a heart to continue, a mind to resolve, and a hand to execute.” Age 18. Byword: ‘’Don’t kid me.” Class (4): Football (2. 3, 4 ; Basket-ball (2, 3) ; A. A. (2, 3. 4). Mattye Perle Spier (“Mat”) A very shower of beauty is thy earthly dower.” Age 17. Byword: “Oh bang.” Class (1, 2. 3, 4); Class Secretary (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Secretary A. A. (3) : Junior Chorus (3) ; Junior Usher (3 : Art Editor Fomeliiso (4) ; Member A. A. (3). 17 Juanita Stephens (Nita) “Her modest looks- sweet as a primrose that peeps beneath a thorn. Age 17. Byword: ‘'Well, isn't it the truth?” Class (1. 2, 3, 4) ; Class Play (3). Myron Varn Horn for success he seemed If ith grace to win and heart to hold Age 17. Byword: “Good gracious.’ Class (1. 2, 3, 4); Vice-President (1); Knot hall (2, 3, 41; Basket-hall (2. 3. 4); Track (3, 4) ; Junior Play (3) : Junior Usher (3) : Class President (4 ; Editor Fomehiso. Lillie Watson “A maiden never bold Of spirit still and quiet. Age 19. Byword: “I don't know.” Class (1, 2, 3, 4). Myrtle Watson “She has a kindly spirit And a friendly air. Age 17. Byword: “Let me see.” Class (1, 2, 3, 4t; Class Play (3). 18 Jewell Whidden “She is indeed a gem of wisdom ' Age 17. Byword: “Golly Moses.'1 Class (4). Edwin Williams (Bishop) “If ith heart as true as Heel, And in his duty prompt at every call. Age 17. “Well. Class (1, 2. 3, 4); Football (3, 4); Track (3. 4� ; Junior Usher (3): Treasurer 4� ; Assistant Business Manager Fomehiso. Odom Williams “You may depend on him to stand against the waves of life. Age 17. Byword “Get back. Class (1, 2. 3. 4). 10 Senior Class History It was on the first day of September, 1922, that we, the Class of ’26, filed through the study hall door as freshmen. Through the kindness of the faculty and some of the older students we soon got our subjects straight, and learned that Algebra was something to he studied and not a wild animal just escaped from the jungles of Africa. The other students soon learned that we cared not for their disdainful stares and let us go our way. And thus the agony of being a Freshman was soon over. On entering High School for our second year, we, the “Sophomores,” fell our importance. We had made a good record the first year, and we intended to keep our “Rep.” Margaret Prine was our president, and ours (at least in our own opinion! was the banner class of the year. “Hail,” for our Junior year had come and with all our joys came our much dreaded Geometry, hut Mrs. Peeples managed to pull us through in some way or other. It was during this year that we were so highly entertained by the Freshmen at the home of Aldine Fort. After considerable work our play “The Deacon” was put on and over the top it went. Then as it was near parting time for the class of ’25, we gave them a banquet which (if those present told the truth! was en- joyed by all. At last the impossible has happened, and we are Seniors. We have chosen Myron Varn as president and started out to make this, our last, the best year of all. One of the first things we put on was “Kid” day and quite a spectacular scene we made with our dolls and all day suckers. Nowr we are sporting handsome rings and proudly too because they signify twelve years of hard labor. Now since our carnival is over and a nice sum of money put to our credit in the hank, we are looking forward to putting on our play, “Nothing But the Best.” And then we shall he saddened by the thoughts of parting from all our friends and classmates, hut although we scatter to the utmost parts of the world we shall never forget the wonderful days at Fort Meade High School. F. E. H. 20 Senior Prophecy As I travel over the world buying and selling all kinds of pipes, I constantly find my old friends and classmates of fifteen years ago who have gone out to make their marks in life. One day when I was in New York City 1 saw a young man; a very tall man about 32 years of age standing in front of a grand and glorious looking theater. As 1 came closer I recognized the man as Myron Varn, the sole owner of this building and theater. Myron is prospering and doing well. He invited me to come back that evening as he had something in store for me. That evening just before the performance began he told me that Lillie Watson, one of our classmates, would give a lecture on Physical Culture. Myron also said that Mary Morgan is Latin instructor in Columbia University in New York City. Next 1 was in Washington, D. C. In the evening after completing my work with my customers I had the opportunity of visiting the Capitol. 1 was indeed glad to see my friend, Owen Mikell, who had been chosen chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Owen told me that Edwin Williams had been chosen ambassador from the United States to England. Then Owen suggested that we go around to see him. We did so and 1 was very glad to see the old boy, indeed 1 was. We began talking and he brought up the subject of our old friends and told me that Rhoda Johnson was head nurse at the Walter Reid Hospital in Washington. From Washington I went to Atlantic City, N. J. The beauty contest of America was going on. That afternoon just before the parade started 1 noticed an adver- tisement for a concert that evening. The notice said that the famous musicians. Miss Fay Etta Hughey and Miss Nell Rutherford, would play that evening. When the parade started out came Edna Kilpatrick leading it. She won first prize very easil . I jumped from Atlantic City to Detroit. One evening 1 had the opportunity to go to grand opera. After the performance 1 had just walked outside when a lady spoke to me. It was Muriel Hewitt. While Muriel was waiting for her parents to come out we had a friendly chat for about fifteen minutes. When her parents came out we wished each other good luck and good night. 21 From Detroit 1 went to San Francisco. There in the public library one evening I met Agnes Mitchell who had been our class poetess. She had won national fame as a writer of verse. From San Francisco I sailed to Buenos Aires. There I stopped at a large hotel. One night while 1 was in the lobby of the hotel Odom Williams came in. We had a long talk that night, and I found that Odom was getting rich, already owning a large rubber plantation. 1 stayed about two weeks in Buenos Aires, and then came to Miami. While walk- ing up the street one morning 1 met Francis Ivey. He was doing well in the produce business. From Miami 1 went to Jacksonville. As 1 was walking into a restaurant Bill DeRousse came up and told me that he had just been elected Governor of Florida. Coming down to Tampa 1 saw Charlie Comer who had grown rich on oil in this State. From Tampa 1 went to Lakeland. While I was waiting to catch a bus, I was walking down the street and saw a tall, light haired lady pushing a baby carriage. I recognized Mattye Perle Spier but 1 had to tell her who 1 was. About that time the bus came in and I went to Bartowr where 1 saw Sue Shelnutt now happily con- tented in her new home. Then I came down to Ft. Meade and saw Ida Herring and Juanita Stephens. They each had a large home and were happy and contented. They told me about Myrtle Watson and Jewel Whidden being teachers in the dear old F. M. H. S. The next city I was in was Wauchula. There I sawr Willis Garner. Willis was the cartoonist for the Wauchula Enterprise. Down between Wauchula and Arcadia Marvin Sherertz had a very fine filling station and was doing well. In Arcadia I found that Inez and Violet Acree were teaching in the Arcadia High School. On down at Fort Myers I saw Margaret Prine. She was the music instructor and earning a handsome salary. So you people see that this is not such a bad old world to live in when you can go around and meet all your old friends and talk about how things used to be and how things have changed: not so bad after all. G. M. H. Class Will We, the most studious, efficient and unsurpassable Senior Class of 1926 of the Fort Meade High School, in the county of Folk, in the state of Florida, being of sound mind and judgment, are about to depart from our beloved student body. Uncertain of what is before us, we do hereby make, publish and declare on this 25th day of May, 1926, before witnesses and notary, this our last will and testa- ment to be opened, read and executed as provided herein. Article I. To Mr. Golden, our beloved principal, we will and bequeath: first—The Juniors, that he may train them in the way they should go. Second—All the paths around the school building and guardianship of all doors. Third—All the cigarettes that are smoked around the campus. Article II. To the Faculty as a whole, we express our hearty appreciation for what they have done in our behalf. Article HI. To the Freshmen we bequeath our ability to overcome all the troubles and trials that they will meet hereafter. Article IV. To the Sophomores, to whom we are so much indebted, we will our good fellowship. Article V. Individual Legacies:— To the most dignified Junior, Miriam Head, we leave the dignity of Lillie Watson. To Audrey Palmer, Inez Acree leaves her ability to make good grades. To Alleen Hancock, we leave the love struck expression of Violet Acree. For Milo Holden, Charles Comer desires lo set aside his tan shoes and red necktie. To Pate Yearwood, Willie Garner wishes to leave all the jokes in his possession. To Hall Hammett, Bill DeRousse bequeaths and wills his love making ability. Without doubt George Heath leaves lo Richard Langford his old pipe which he has used so continuously. Ida Herring wills her olive complexion and sunny disposition to Alice Bowers. Muriel Hewitt bequeaths lo Beulah Hudson her art of flirting. To Alleen Mayo, Fay Etta Hughey leaves her musical ability. Rhoda Johnson wills to Celeste Edwards her ability to execute the “Charles- ton.” To Helen Dampierre, we will the dainty weight of Edna Kilpatrick. To Rachel Carruthers, Agnes Mitchell wills her poetical ability. Mary Morgan gladly leaves with Robbie Dean Pennington her much beloved freckles. , . For Lillian Smith, Margaret Prine wishes to leave all her dollies and their little dresses. INell Rutherford wills to Edna Hodge her art of blushing. Sue Shelnutt bequeaths her gift of shyness and timidity to Cora Lee Twiss. Marvin Sherertz wills to J. I . Dalton all his marbles and toys, including his little dolly. To Leola Buchan, Juanita Stephens leaves her dusky locks. Myron Yarn bequeaths his ability to make .Yiiss Judy believe that he knows Spanish to Leland Blackburn. Io Ida Peifer, Myrtle Watson leaves her booklet on MHow to secure a per- manent wave.” Io Ansel Holt, Odom Williams wills his chewing gum, a generous amount of which may be found under the chemistry table. Francis Ivy leaves to J. I). Hancock all his athletic knowledge in a peanut shell. To Howard Barker, Jewell Whidden bequeaths her special chair in the study hall. Mattye Perle Spier bequeaths and wills her artificial complexion with compli- ments to Martha Boyd. Article VI. To the Junior class as a whole, we will and bequeath the seats in the back of the study hall and our stick-to-it ability. Article II. In conclusion: We bequeath the honor of writing next year’s will to the most profound student, who will without doubt be elected to the office. Article YIII. We hereby appoint the Honorable John Whitten, Chief of Police of the city of Fort Meade, Polk county, Florida, our sole executor of this our last will and testament and instruct the probate judge of Polk county to ac- cept as his bondsman for the faithful performance of his duty our esteemed fellow' citizen, Charlie Y'ickers. Signed, sealed and published by the Class of 1926, as its last will and testa- ment this 25th day of May, 1926. (Signed) Class ok 1926 [L. S.] Witnesses: U. II. Heard, I Don’t Flunk. Farewell Farewell to thee, dear Ft. Meade High, You have been hind indeed. As parting days are drawing nigh Don't forget us we plead. May our memory linger still Within that “Study Hall Where day by day we tarried. 'till We heard the Great World Call. To our Alma Mater we'll be true. To the school oj our heart. Ft. Meade High, we can't forget you; Wc grieve, as we depart. Now, as “Seniors we say farewell, It seems as if we'll cry. To you, we must these last words tell, We won't forget dear Ft. Meade High. M. A. M. A (o5 Junior Class Roll OFFICERS Robbie Dean Pennington............................................President Borden- Ray..................................................Vice-President Hazel Overstreet..................................................Secretary Alleen Mayo.......................................................Treasurer Rachel Carruthers..................................................Reporter Miss Miriam Slaughter...............................................Sponsor Flower: White Carnation Colors: Green and White Motto: The Door to Success is Labeled P-U-S-H. Alice Bowers Martha Boyd Leola Buchan Mildred Bergquist Rachel Carruthers Helen Dam pierre Celeste Edwards Miriam Head Edna Hodge Beulah Hudson Alleen Mayo Marguerite Keller Audrey Palmer Lillian Smith Lorena Smith Cora Lee Tvviss Howard Barker Leland Blackburn J. P. Dalton Hall Hammett Alleen Hancock J. D. Hancock Hilton Hart Milo Holden Richard Langford Francis Maddox Snell Mills Hazel Overstreet Ida Peiff.r Robbie Dean Pennington Borden Ray Stetson Yearwood Junior Class History We, the survivors of a large class of fifty, stop to think of our past eleven years in Ft. Meade Schools. Our first thoughts are of our first year at school with Prof. Dorsey as principal of the school, and Miss Turner as our first teacher. Of course, we were very fond of her as all first graders are fond of their teacher. During the next three years nothing particular happened that impressed us very much. Dur- ing our fifth year we really started our real school work and school life, because we were old enough to lake our first interest in athletics of any kind. We remember that those who then took the greatest interest in basket-ball and football are now the leaders in these sports in High School. The remaining years of our grammar school held hard work for preparation for High School. Never were we quite as excited as when we entered the Freshman year. We thought, of course, that our “troubles” had begun. We organized the class and elected Milo Holden our first president. As Freshmen we entertained the Juniors with a party of Kissengen Springs, which was a success and was enjoyed by all. In the fall of 1923, we entered our Sophomore year. We organized our class and elected Robbie Dean Pennington president. We entertained the Seniors with a party at the home of our sponsor, Mrs. S. W. Keen. During the year we won a silver loving cup and fifty dollars which were offered by the Chamber of Commerce to the class that obtained the largest number of members. Then comes our present year in which we presented a play entitled “Professor Pepp” at the Majestic Theater which was quite a success. At present we are look- ing forward to the Junior-Senior banquet. ■ Sophomore Class History In 1916, six of the present members of the Sophomore Class began in the Primary Department of the Fort Meade School under the efficient instruction of Miss Marie Scaggs. Those members were: Margaret Jenkins, Akline Fort, Melia Morris, Clay- ton Bowers, O. B. Lewis and Hugh Anderson. Since then the following students have joined, Lucy McAuley in the second grade; Willie Mae Spier, in the third grade; Joe Lyle, in the fourth grade; William Adler, in the fifth grade; Alvena Powell, Lavinia Truluck, Marguerite Royer, J. T. Han- cock and Herman Heath, in the eighth grade; Earl Corbin and Clare Watson, in the ninth grade, and in this, the Sophomore year, Lillian Collins, Hettie Hendrix, Gladys Brooks, Edna Mae Langford and Selina Wright. Last year, our first year in High School, Miss Virginia Mays was our class spon- sor. The Freshman-Junior party was the only social event of the class for the year. It was given at the home of Aldine Fort, and was a very pretty affair, the color scheme being the Junior Class colors, carried out in the decorations, the flow- ers, and the refreshments. This year, we entered our year’s work with a “blank” bank book, but before the Christmas holidays, we, with the help and guidance of our very enthusiastic sponsor, Mrs. Peeples, had deposited over .$225 to our credit. We made this money by giving a play, by selling cold drinks and sandwiches at the ball games, and by selling candy on commission. We have ordered an electric program clock for the school. This clock is to be installed tbe first of April. CLASS OFFICERS Willie Mae Spier..........................................................President William Adler........................................................Vice-President Hugh Anderson.............................................................Treasurer Selina Wricht..............................................................Reporter Mrs. C. N. Peeples..........................................................Sponsor Class Colors: Rainbow Motto: Veritas Omnia Vincit Flower: Sweet Pea Freshman Class History J Freshman history. What can we afford to tell of ourselves in this, our first year of high school life? Nobody loves us. nobody respects our feelings, and we cer- tainly won’t repeat the things they say to us, and of us. But anyway, we’re cherishing the thought that next year we’ll be wise Sophs and it will be our turn to poke fun at the poor green, little Freshies. We are forty-four in number. Among us are artists, musicians, actors and actresses, writers and just plain, sensible ordinary boys and girls. We are zealous; we are ambitious; v e are temperate; we are steadfast; we are the class of 1929; the youngest of F. M. H. S., and, who dares to deny it?- the best. Maybe we are Fre-hies, maybe we are green—but just wait, dear friends, just wait. Watch us. Motto: Honest ness and Fairness and All Around Squareness. FLOWER: Yellow Chrysanthemum COLORS: Yellow and White OFFICERS Elizabeth Muldrow . Mary Langford Mildred Hancock Florence Wilson . Miss Hattie Slaughter Nina Allen Clenton Agree Ruby Barrington Pauline Burnette Vernon Clements Harold Crutchfield Doris Dorman Juanita Fender Gladys Graves Billie Hancock Mildred Hancock Violet Hancock Whidden Hancock Ouida Hudson ROLL Verna Hunter Wilbur Hunter Donald King Billie Keen Lillian Lamb Mary Langford Florence Lyle Alexander Maddox Lawrence Mayo Borden Manley Nellie Meek Alvin McMillan Vernon Morris Elizabeth Muldrow ................President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer .................Reporter .................Sponsor Billie Muller Olive Moore Clara Powell Lorena Rivers Pauline Scagcs Glenn Simmons Phyllis Speight Stewart Varn Dexter Watson Martha Watson Jessie Williams Florence Williams Mary Windsor Nellie Yearwood :it Athletics Athletics play a great part in the school life of F. M. H. S. The students are taught that athletics is as important as their studies; that to do the best work in their studies they must have well developed bodies. In Fort Meade High School, athletics consists of football, baseball, basket-ball and track. Great interest is shown in the games and Fort Meade’s teams compare favorably with those of other high school teams in the state. Our girls’ basket-ball team is one of the best in the state. We have had a good turn out for all sports by both girls and boys. We are very grateful to the town for the manner in which it has backed the teams. This is one thing that puts the right kind of spirit in the players and makes them play good, hard, clean hall. We hope that sports will continue in F. M. H. S. as they have in the past. Play a good, fair, clean game and be a good sport whether winner or loser. as :jo Pate Yearwood, Captain Halfback Pale’s ability as captain is � f such superior quality that it is unnecessary to mention bis playing. He is aggressive and until the last whistle blows displays the fight and pep. Good luck in the coming season, Pate. Marvin Sherertz, Alternate Captain Quarterback Marvin is the little fellow who is always keep- ing the life in his teammates. Arcadia has not forgotten his spirit nor have some of the other teams. As a quarterback he can not he beaten for his signals were always called in such man- ner that they put confidence and determination in the rest of the team. When old Fort Meade High loses Marvin they have a vacancy that will he hard to fill. J. P. Dalton T ackle J. P. is one of the huskies of the team and always gets his share of the fun. He liked to run a lot in one place hut when he did get started he could go through almost any line. He will he hack next year and we look forward to his being a terror in the line. J. D. Hancock Tackle J. I), was very seldom heard, when the game was started hut he was always seen because lie was in every play. Most all of his opponents were seen with bloody noses. He was often seen with his stockings down. J. I), is a Junior this year. 40 - Howard Barker Tackle Yes, that little short fellow is “Steamboat. Although a first year man at football, he was found to he full of pep and grim determination. Borden Ray End Kay is the long lanky hoy who would stretch out and stop an end run in its infancy. As to receiving lie must have carried a rabbit’s foot for the receiving he did at times seemed super- natural. With Kay back next year the success of one end is determined. Borden Manley Guard and Fullback Borden was a hard and fierce tackier and saved many touchdowns for his team. He was there on both offense and defense. He showed up well in the backfield. This is his first year and F. M. H. S. is looking forward to what he will do next year. Hall Hammet Center Hall is a fine center. When a few yards were needed he would make tin? hob and Manley would carry the hall. His smashing tactics on defense were great. The center of the line is safe for next year for Hall will In hack again. X 4 Geo. M. Heath Tacklc Even though this was George's first he surely made up for lost time for he played a brand of football that can not be beaten. He had the kind of stuff that really makes football men. for when he got the hardest of licks he would get up and laugh it off. F. M. H. S. will miss George next year and it will be hard to fill his shoes. Owen Mikell Halfback Mikell was one of the smallest men on the squad but what he lacked in size he made up in grit, nerve and aggressiveness. He could carry the ball with the cleverest of them and he was one of the best defensive men on the squad. He is a Senior and we hate to see him go. Edwin Williams Guard Edwin was one of the quiet players, seldom making much noise, but in there fighting; a good tackier and a fine man in the line although smaller than most guards. This is his last year but he has left a record that will not soon be forgotten. Francis Ivey End-Quarterback A great player both at end and in the backfield. He is a great end and good at cutting the inter- ference; also a hard and sure tackier. Francis is a Senior and will be missed from the squad next year. 42 Woodrow Hancock atj back A ten and one-fifth second man and a half of unusual ability. In carrying the hall, smashing a play, heaving a pass, or tackling a runner he is second to none. J. T. Hancock End J. T. is not very large in stature but mighty on offense and defense. He has three more years and with this added experience he should prove a very valuable end. Willis Garner Guard Will is the hard fighting, good natured guard who stopped all the plays on his side of the line in the Lakeland game. The school suffers a great loss when he leaves, because his place will be hard to fill. Hilton Hart End It was a rare occasion when a play was pulled around Hilton’s end because he was always awake. If he keeps going like he has been he will be very valuable to next year’s team. 43 Coach E. E. Raasch A man who surely did mean business when he got on the field. This was his first year at Fort Meade, hut he surely has meas- ured up. lie was the kind of coach that any fellow would al- most kill himself to please. If the credit for the success of the season were to fall on any one man it would fall on Coach Raasch. He never said much be- fore a game hut he knew how to say it. We hope to have coach hack next year. FOOTBALL SCHEDl I.E—FORT MEADE HIGH SCHOOL (19201 Date School Their Score Place Our Score September 25 . Lake Wales 6 Lake Wales 8 October 2 . Arcadia 0 Ft. Meade 6 October 10 . Ft. Myers 12 Ft. Myers 0 October 16 . Wauchula 0 Wauchula 0 October 23 . Kissimmee 7 Kissimmee 0 October 31 . Clearwater 0 Ft. Meade 0 November 7 . Saint Cloud 0 Saint Cloud 0 November 14 . Winter Haven 0 Winter Haven 25 November 20 . Lakeland 7 Ft. Meade 0 11 Girls’ Basket-Ball The girls have finished another very successful season. They have played quite a few games and have come out victor in nearly every conflict. They have played some of the best teams in the state and have made a good record under Coach Hargrove, one of the best girls coaches in the state. They were led by tbeir able captain. Celeste Edwards, who was also a great guard. Audrey Palmer at center was one of the best. Edna Kilpatrick at guard will not be back next year and her place will be hard to fill. Margaret Prine will not be back either next year and she will be greatly missed. Beulah Hudson. Edith bear- wood, Miriam Head, Marguerite Royer, Hazel Overstreet. Wi 1 lie Mae Spier. Nellie Yearwood and Rachel Carruthers played good games. We are looking forward to as good a team t ext year as we have had in the past. RECORD Frostproof ...................... 1 7 Sebring.......................... B Bowling Green ................... 5 Haines City ..................... 3 Avon Park........................ T Plant City ...................... 2 Frostproof...................... 12 Mulberry ........................ IT Fort Meade ................. B Fort Meade ................ 15 Fort Meade ................ 12 Fort Meade ................ 13 Fort Meade ................ 23 Fort Meade ................ 13 Fort Meade ................ IT Fort Meade ................. 9 Basket-Ball Team, 1926 Our basket-ball ball boys upheld the honor of our school this year by their fine record. They won all their games hut one up to the tournament and lost that to Arcadia by a close score. Our team, however, had had luck at the tournament, being eliminated by a team that they had beaten before. It seems that it was one of the boys’ off days. A large proportion of the team had sore arms resulting from vaccinations. The team as a whole was over-confident. BASKET-BALL 1926 School Place They We Frostproof...................Frostproof......................9 21 Bowling Green................Bowling Green .... 11 12 Haines City..................Ft. Meade......................14 18 Arcadia......................Ft. Meade...................16 14 Plant City...................Ft. Meade...................15 16 Bowling Green................Ft. Meade....................8 34 Mulberry.....................Ft. Meade....................6 42 Arcadia......................Arcadia........................13 21 ■ 47 4-i i. . 11 i i.v ' • M r i I � t 4i � iM ki] ,r,4!L.i ’ t fp n � 1 � 4 W 1 Id j iUM c.fUmn8H®Sfl8 OT t 48 7 Our High School Baud Which Won the Florida State Band Contest at Orlando, March 9, 1926. The leader, Mr. Mayhall, and his sister. Miss Esther, have developed in a little over a year a prize winning band. The school and town owe much to Mr. and Miss Mayhall as they have worked with all their power to give us a real band. Who’s Who in High School Celeste Edwards.....................................Brightest Girl Lillian Smith..........................................Cutest Girl Mary Morgan..........................................Wittiest Girl Margaret Prine.......................................Jolliest Girl Beulah Hudson....................................Best Girl Athlete Agnes Mitchell...................................Most Natural Girl Sue Shelnutt......................................Best Sport Girl Rhoda Johnson........................................Quietest Girl Muriel Hewitt....................................Biggest Girl Flirt Edwin Williams......................................Brightest Boy Francis Ivey...........................................Cutest Boy Charlie Comer........................................Wittiest Boy Willis Garner........................................Jolliest Boy Hall Hammett.............................. .... Best Boy Athlete j p Dalton.......................................Most Natural Boy Pate Yearwood.......................................Best Boy Sport Bill DeRousse........................................Quietest Boy Marvin Sherertz..................................Biggest Boy Hirt Claire Watson.............................................the Dude Florence Wilson..........................................Dumb-bell Things You Never See Mr. Golden in iis office. Mrs. Peeples in a bad humor. Miss Miriam Slaughter keeping good discipline. Miss Hattie Slaughter not taking your name for talking. Miss Tiller with too much lipstick. Miss Judy flirting. Muriel Hewitt not flirting. Myron Yarn discourteous. Mary Morgan not giggling. Marvin Sherertz not trying to fool the teacher. Margaret Prine without a smile. Bill DeRousse with a stiff collar. Sue Mae not talking. Bishop Williams without his dignity. Agnes Mitchell day dreaming. Owen Mikell not complaining of having to work too hard. Violet Acree not trying to make an impression. Charlie Comer working. Edna Kilpatrick in a had humor. Odom Williams making love. Mattye Perle Spier without face powder. Francis Ivey blushing. Fay Etta Hughey not late for chemistry. Nelle Rutherford talking in school. Inez Acree not conceited. Myrtle Watson misbehaving. Juanita Stephens writing notes. Ida Herring without “The Dude.” Rhoda Johnson without her lesson prepared. Jewell hidden frowning. Lillie Watson standing erect. START A SAVINGS ACCOUNT WITH US NOW AND YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE MONEY WHEN YOU GET READY TO ENTER COLLEGE YOUR FRIEND, THE FIRST STATE BANK Ft. Meade, Florida ? - Mrs. Hughey: “Did that young man kiss you last night?” Fay Etta: “No, mother, he came all the way from Clearwater just to make eyes at our gold fish.” CONGRATULATIONS TO THE f SENIOR CLASS FT. MEADE HIGH SCHOOL L A. MORGAN, SR. REALTOR I • ............. 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MAYO CLYATT Why go elsewhere when we have the best? Real Estate Insurance Earnest Mercantile Company Bartow, Florida WE have lots of lots in lots of places. 1 1 ■ £)'A Myron: “Mr. Head, what about giving me a job in your store?” Mr. Head: “Are you honest?” Myron: “I was manager of a bathhouse for fifteen years and never took a hath. ALWAYS HAVE CLOTHES BOUGHT FROM THE HABERDASHERS AND YOU WILL BE WELL DRESSED. WE HAVE THE BEST OF THINGS FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS. Odom: “Girls are looking better than men.' Rhoda: “Why naturally.” Bill: “No, artificially.” .-iS SEE US FOR THE BEST LISTINGS AT THE CHEAPEST PRICES :r y- BUSINESS PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ACREAGE SINGLETON BRYAN Ft. Meade, Florida I S Myron: Im taking a correspondence course on how to get more money.” Mr. Blount: It won't do any good, I'm taking a course on how to keep down expenses.” 50 FOR REAL OPPORTUNITIES Talk It Over With JOHNSON-BOYNTON REALTY COMPANY Ft. Meade, Florida Marvin: “I haven’t paid a cent for repairs on my machine in the ten months I’ve had it.” Francis: “So the man who made the repairs told me.” f J. H. HALL REALTY COMPANY f Real Estate Brokers and Insurance Agents WE OWN or have listed the best property in or around Ft. Meade. Prices are cheap and terms reasonable. WE REPRESENT some of the oldest and strongest in- surance companies in America. AGENTS for the famous Belt Automobile Indemnity Association, writing automobile insurance at twenty- five per cent, under all other insurance companies. WE SOLICIT and will appreciate a part of your business. J. H. HALL REALTY COMPANY Ft. Meade, Florida J Owen: “Nellie Kutherford is one girl that doesn’t want to get married. George: “How do you know?” Owen: “I asked her.” in e Buy and Sell Real Estate We Have Good Homes, Good Lots and Good Farms For Sale. We believe in Fort Meade and the surrounding coun- try, and if you are in the market for a home or a good investment, come and see us. We are on the job always, and we appreciate the privilege of showing visitors around our town. If you want to buy or if you want to sell, call and see us. J. C. HORNEY LAND COMPANY i Miss Miriam Slaughter: “I hate to think of my thirty-fifth birthday.” Mattye Perle: “Why? What awful accident happened on that day?” f Bowers Mitchell COMPLIMENTS OF REALTORS Odice: Langford Block A. S. McMillan Phone 73 It. Meade, Florida To The FOMEUISO COMPLIMENTS Battle Scaggs STANDARD OIL SERVICE Phone 130 Oliver R. Huhbell REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Phone 223 Ft. Meade, Florida Prof.: “Why were you late, Marvin?’ Marvin: “The cow kicked me.” Prof.: “Where.” Marvin: “In the back of the lap.’ Mrs. Hewitt: “What are you taking up in school?” Muriel: “Space.” Marvin: “Was that a new girl you had at the dance last night?” Francis: “No, just the old one painted over.” M iss Judy: “What happened when Napoleon died?” Muriel: “They buried him.” Marvin: “I heard that you had kicked the bucket.” Francis: “No, I just turned a little pail.” Charlie: “Wanta go swimmin’?” Mary: “I don’t swim.” Charlie: “Wanta go bathin’?” Mary: “I don’t . . . Aw shut up!” Margaret: “I don’t want a large picture.” Photographer: “All right, then keep your mouth closed.” Marvin: “Mav I print a kiss upon your lips?” Sue Mae: “No, you are not my typist.” Agnes: “Do you think a girl should love before twenty? Mrs. Peeples: “No, that’s too large an audience.” f txz ,xz 0'' olleqe Cataloqs olleqe Innuals olleqe 'Diplomas ommencemenl Invitations We are Printers of College Annuals This annual is a product of our plant. Our lithographed and copper engraved diplomas are a delightful memento of work well done. Invitations bearing the Foote Davies im- print are a fitting announcement of a dis- tinctive party. We design and engrave or print unusual invitations and dance pro- grams—engrave commencement invitations, monogrammed and fraternity stationery. Wedding Invitations cj the aristocratic Southerner are engraved by us. Foote Varies G . Srft qr){a, Ga- 04 At last ive have written this book. Now for mistakes please do not look, Nor its imperfections disclose. Use care in stepping on our toes And give us only sincere praise. Lastly remember us many days. M. A. M. (MS