Gatesville High School - Crescent Yearbook (Gatesville, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1912 volume:

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R WILLIAMS, Csshier LEAKE AYRES, Ass’t Csshier FIRST National Bank CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $150,000 00 GA TESVILLE, TEXAS Strong, Safe and Conservative DRUGS, STATIONERY TOILET ARTICLES Our Line of Drug Sundries is Complete GATESVILLE Drug Company JNO. P. REESING MANAGER SPARKLING SODA WATER AND DELICIOUS CREAM Served at Our New Sanitary Soda Fountain PAINTS, OILS, VARNISH WE APPRECIATE YOUR TRADE The Crescent PUBLISHED BY Senior Class 19 12 GATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL To Our Beloved Superintendent tfVorgr JHUinfirlb Harris Whose Kino Heart and Gentle Man ner, Together With His Efficient Discipline and Scholarly Instruction Has Endeared Himto All, This Book is Affectionately Dedicated. 14 THE CRESCENT Vol. 1 George Winfield Harris 1912 THE CRESCENT 15 GEORGE WINFIELD HARRIS WHEN in after years the story of those who have devoted their lives to the great cause of education in the state of Texas shall have been written the name of GEORGE WINFIELD HARRIS will stand out prominently amongst them, for he has allied himself with every forward movement for its interest and development until today he is identified with the most prominent public school educators of our state. He had the good fortune to be born on the farm in the good old state cf Georgia, and comes from a family of eleven children, eight of whom were boys, and all of whom became professional men,—four doctors, three lawyers, and one professor. The father died when George was yet a lad, and the boys nearly all came to Texas where young George entered as a student at Baylor University. There came very near being one more lawyer in the family, for we find amongst numerous other papers, in recognition cf his various qualifications, a license to practice law in the state of Texas. In addition to the degrees of B. L„ A. B., and M. A., he has done work in Columbia University. He has always been a lover cf books—especially of history—and his tenacity to purpose and devotion to duty has brought him achievement and success in his chosen profession. Even though now quite a young man, just in his prime, before he became Superintendent of Gatesville schools, he had been connected with some of the best schools in the state, including those of Fort Worth, Waco, and Temple, and while he has been here only three ears there is probably not a student in the school nor a person in the city who does not regard him as an old friend and benefactor. Since genius has never been defined twice alike, we will not concern ourselves with whether or not he is looked upon as one of those strange and peculiar characters, but all accounts go to show' that from his very childhood he has been singularly direct and true, and has led a life that is affirmative in every act. With unusual strength of mind, breadth of view, and active sense of fairness, he has guided our schools into the path of progress. His optimistic and congenial nature has won for him the highest esteem of both patron and pupil, and his unbounded altruism has made him a friend of all. Among the many qualities that fit him for the position of Superintendent by no means the least is the fact that he is a man wrho “brings things to pass and scarcely had he been elected to his present position when he began to plan for the swift advancement of the High School, and so admirably has he put his plans into execution that today our High School is numbered amongst the best in the state, and this volume of the CRESCENT—Gatesvilles First High School Annual—is dedicated to him in response to the spontaneous and universal wish of not only the Senior class, but of the entire student body 16 THE CRESCENT Vol. I 1912 THE CRESCENT 17 FACULTY GEORGE W. HARRIS......................................Superintendent History, Civics, Psychology W. S. DABNEY...............................................Principal Mathematics and Science ABBFE GRAHAM .............................................Instructor Latin and English BOARD OF TRUSTEES LEAKE AYRES B. B. GARRETT ,J. P. KENDRICK R. E. POWELL W. R. PARKS O. K. LOVE JOY DR. E. B. BAKER OFFICERS LEAKE AYRES........ DR. E. B. BAKER . . . R. E. POWELL . . J. P. KENDRICK President Vice-President . . . Secretary . . . . Treasurer 18 THE CRESCENT Vol. I GEORGE W. HARRIS “Not failure, but low aim is crime. ABB1E A. GRAHAM “To live in hearts we leave behind, is not to be forgotten. WALTER S. DABNEY “The Practical Prince of Good Fellows. 1912 THE CRESCENT 19 (Sreeti ns ONCE upon a time there was in the central part of the great Lone Star State a moon. This moon 4. could never be full for every year fragments of % brightness would break off and wander over the earth. These little sparks of light became Stars. Some were larger, brighter, and cast a more daz zling light over the earth than others, but there was in each heart a deep feeling of love and comradeship for each other, and for their mother moon. After they had drifted into various places in the world, they often longed to see the comrades of their youth, and to have some little moment to remind them of the old days when they w ere all a part of this same great body of light. Time passed on. and each year brought forth new stars. Finally in the year 1912, a fairy came into their midst, and whispered a secret to the young stars, who were about to leave their mother moon and go forth into the great world. This secret was for each to take with him a small book con- taining the record of the actions and deeds of these various fragments of the moon, so that none of them might ever forget his old companions and friends. For this reason, gentle reader, you are now turning the leaves of the first volume of the “CRESCENT.” May the Seniors of 1912, as well as those of succeeding years in G. H. S., become imbued with the significance of the word—meaning ever increasing, growing—and in after years be able to say with the poet Tennyson: “O, I see the crescent promise of my faith hath not set.” • ,' •« •: •: ‘j •« “j ns ns � : : • : •; •: : � : n � : 20 THE CRESCENT Vol. I EDITORIAL STAFF HAZEL STRAW ..............................Editor-in-Chief JOSEPHINE CRANFILL . . Assistant Editor-In-Chief ATILDA WALKER...................................Literary Editor JOE McCLELLAN..........................Athletic Editor MABLE WHITE MILDRED WALKER H. CLAY STINNETT . Art Editor Jester Editor Business Manager 22 THE CRESCENT Vol. I MABEL WHITE Art Editor He who chooses me shall get what many men desire. .. RUTH POWELL Basket Ball A countenance in which did meet sweet records, promises as sweet. TOM IE GORDON Basket Ball Secretary Senior class She knows, and has the power to act her will. 1912 THE CRESCENT 23 DEAN TRAPP “Man give thanks. JESSIE GRAHAM We gazed and still the wonder grew; That one small head could carry all she knew. AGNES McGEE “The sweetest of rural maids. 24 THE CRESCENT Vol. I JESSIE LEE CROW When her eyes flashed, they all kneeled. ADDIE CATHEY “ hold my duty as I hold my soul. JULIA NEAVITT “A saucy little school marm. THE CRESCENT 25 1912 MILDRED WALKER Jester Editor Too siceet to complain; (but it would talk; Lord, how it talked). H. CLAY STINNETT Business Manager Certainly. I am an orator. IRENE PAYNE If wishes were boys, there would never be any old maids.” 26 THE CRESCENT Vol. I MARGARET ROYALTY What is the little one thinking about. joe McClellan Vice-President, All around Athlete, Athletic Editor. 7 am bad. I am wicked, but hope to be worse after a while. JOSEPHINE CRANFILL Assistant Editor - in - Chief, Basket Ball “She is gentle, she is shy. There is mischief in her eye— She's a flirt. 1912 THE CRESCENT 27 HAZEL STRAW Editor-in-Chief I'd rather hear a dog hark at a crow, than hear a man swear he loves me. RAY D. FRANKS President Senior (’lass Its in the rough yet. there's millions in it. ATILDA WALKER Literary Editor Serious minded and a steady worker. THE CRESCENT Vol. I HOROSCOPE OF CLASS OF 1912 A happy day! That day in May, For ’tis their graduation day. See their bright young happy faces; Fifteen girls in dainty frocks and laces. The boys, only three we see, But all young and strong and free. All expectancy and hope, as yet. But glad they’re thru school (you bet). Idly dreaming, a vision comes to me Of what their future state would be. And now we see what was Fate’s decree For the fifteen girls and the boys three. Childhood past; schooldays o’er, Years have fled; full ten or more. Mildred and Jessie Lee, chums so dear. Have now settled on a stage career. While Julia, on a foreign shore, Pores o’er books of ancient lore. On the honor roll of our country’s ranks, At the head of the list is the name, Ray Franks. The once gay Josephine, with cats and parrots, Now earns a living by raising carrots. Our quiet Ruth now has commana Of the White House, large and grand. 1912 THE CRESCENT HOROSCOPE OF CLASS OF 1912 (Continued) Dean chose the lot of a farmer’s wife. Far from the city’s turmoil and strife. Tomie, not finding one to share her cot, With the Salvation Army cast her lot. Mabel, so charming, so fresh, and so fair, Captures the heart of a gay millionaire. Our quiet girl, tho the whole world she saw. Is just the same- Miss Hazel Straw. Following his namesake of the past, Clay makes a statesman at the last. Tho strange it may seem, Aprr °«j Is now a missionary to the heathen Chinee. To Addie, riches and honor early came And on her brow rests the laurel wreath of fame. After finishing her course to become a teacher, Jessie changes her plans and marries a preacher. While Joe, when football loses its charms, Answers, in person, a call to arms. Irene, by lecture steadily fights For that great cause—Woman’s Rights. To Atilda came an honor rare; Few with her works of art can compare. Margaret, the writer—Ah! well you see, She could not read what her late would be. THE CRESCENT Vo!. I 30 TO THE JUNIORS OF 1912 To you, O Seniors of next year, We leave the trouble and the strife, The honor, glory, joy and fear Of Gatesville High School life. To you with gladness, we relinquish The great and troubled joy Of learning to speak good English And memorizing the “Barefoot Boy.” May you enjoy with all your heart The many, many bloody fights Of Napoleon Bonaparte With English Lcrds and Spanish Knights. May you learn, for Mr. Harris’ sake, What fa o' s man was called “Stonewall,” What man settled at Salt Lake, And what is the referendum and recall. To you that sacred corner we bequeath Where Mr. Webster calmly stands. May you with great gladness receive Much knowledge from his outstretched hands. May you never have to burn The midnight oil in order to cram For the lesson you ought to learn Or the on-coming Math. exam. May you ever lucky be. And when you're slyly chew ing gum May the teacher never see And take away your freedom. To you this legacy we bequeath Hoping that you'll observe the rule And with brightest honors wreathe The old Gatesville High School. H. S. 1912 THE CRESCENT 31 A “HARE AT COLLEGE WHY had he ever let himself be persuaded to join in the plan that night? Now, when his mind was clear he could find excellent excuses for not doing so, but it was too late. At any moment he expected to receive a note from the professor telling him to leave the college as quickly as possible. Oh, the shame of it all! To be told to leave the place he had learned to love, and then the disgrace he would bring on his dear old mother and Peggy. He wondered what his mother was doing now and what she would think when she learned the truth and would he ever havt the courage to look at Peggy again. These were some of the thoughts that were racing thru Phil Strafford's mind as he sat at his desk with his head resting on both arms. Phil had entered college soon after his father died, and had worked hard for the last three years, and now, in his Senior year, to commit such an act of follow—what would Peggy think of him after this? He had met her two years before, while on his vacation back home and the following year she had premised to be his wife as soon as he finished college. But now, what would she say after he had been sent home? It happened in this way. Stephen Hare had entered school that year as a Freshman and because he held himself aloof the Seniors thought that they would give him a surprise party and teach him to be more sociable. They did and the outcome of it was that the next morning Hare was missing from his classes. One of his class-mates went up to his room and found him considerably smashed up. His face was marked with unsightly scratches; his hair had been cut like a convict’s, and one toot was so badly swollen that he could not walk on it. The Seniors had called on him and tried to make him entertain them by dancing, walking the wire, and several other stunts. Hare refused, and a few of the boys handled him a little too rough. The professor had heard of it and also had found out the names of the boys. How he had found it out was a mystery, but he had nevertheless. There was a knock at the door, but Phil did not move, then another, and softly the door opened and admitted Joe Merton. Joe and Phil had been chums ever since Phil had entered school. Joe went softly over to the stooped figure and gently put his hand on his shoulder. “Don’t take it so hard, old boy,” he said. Oh! Joe, if you only knew how it will hurt my dear old mother and Peggy.” Joe slowly lifted his eyes and glanced around the room until they rested on a trunk half-nacked and an open suit-case near by. He started to speak again, but was interrupted by a crowd of boys that came rushing into the room. Some were dancing, some singing and all talking at once as if they had lost their minds. Oh! Phil, we are saved; we are saved!” they 32 THECRESCENT Vol. I cried in chorus. The Prof, has just sent us word that we can stay and that he will overlook this little prank partly because of our past conduct, but mostly because of Hare. Just think, Hare went to see the Prof, when he heard that we were to be sent home and persuaded him to let us stay. Phil was so surprised that for a minute he could not speak. The next instant the boys had him up on the table shouting, “A speech! a speech!” Then Phil told them about his home out west, but mostly about Peggy. How he was going to have them come to his wedding and of the fun they could have riding wild horses, and ended by saying that he believed he would ask Hare to be “best man.” AnH tv at it hnpf „-ned that the next June, a large crowd of boys stepped off the train late one afternoon in a little western town and as they scrambled into the wagon some one said, “Right this way, Hare, right this way to the seat of honor.” As the wagon slowly rattled down the road the ticket agent stood at the window listening to their songs. Fainter and fainter grew the sound as the wagon rattled on, until finally all was quiet except for the gentle blowing of the breeze. PAYNE. 1912 THE CRESCENT 33 1912 THE CRESCENT 35 JUNIOR CLASS ROLL WESLEY HOOT ERIC WIGGINS FRED PREWITT spurgeon McClendon BEN MCDONALD DON ROBINSON EDITH RABY CRYSTAL RUSSELL MARY YONGUE INA HALE LESSIE HARRISON CARRIE BROWN IRENE SADLER FANNIE CATHEY LOUISE SADLER ETHEL KING CORINE WELLS CLASS OFFICERS FRED PREWITT . . . . BEN MCDONALD . MERLE MEARS . President . Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer 36 THE CRESCENT Vol. I JUNIORS We, iiif pupils of the Junior Class, Are mighty hard to beat. There's not a lad, and not a lass, Who dreams of future defeat. We go to our work with a smiling face, Thinking of the time to be, When we’ll give up this lowly place For that of Seniors—full of glee. Perhaps you would like to know the crew, Who can read their future clear? Well, as there are only just a few, I will mention them all here. They are Merle, Ina, and Coot (A pretty three as 'tis said). Next Spurgeon, Don and Wesley Hoot, Then Eric, Ben and Fred. The next that comes upon the scene, Oh! where is there a comparison? Are Edith, Crystal and Irene, Mary, Fannie, and Lessie Harrison. In such as these fifteen students. Each mentioned in his relations,— Having beauty, strength and prudence,— Lies the destiny of our nation. BEN Me. THE CLOSED DOOR T was a beautiful night. The moon just was peeping over the eastern skyline. Each star was in its place, giving forth all the Iight_that wac in its power and making love to its neighbor. Seventeen stars formed a circle—something in the heavens I have never noticed before; perhaps it was never there before, nor never will be there again. In the midst of the circle a . small star gave forth its bright light. While gazing at the geometrical figure, the stars began to twinkle and change their position A stage was formed of a large white fleece cloud, and a banner floating proudly from it, bearing this inscription, “The Stage of Life.” This was the stage upon which you have played your part of the drama, and the same stage is the one upon which I have played my part of “Life’s Tragedy.” These eighteen stars changed into as many persons—these being our Seniors. The smallest star representing our infant Senior. Slowly they came upon the “Stage of Life.” There were several doors leading 1912 THE CRESCENT 37 from this rostrum, one going to the Milky Way, another to the geometrical figure used in proving that one and only one perpendicular can be drawn from a given point to a straight line: and a third to the North Dipper. The doors leading to the Milky Way and Geometrical figure were open wide. The vibrations of the fresh spring breeze were carrying the germs of joy and happiness everywhere. While investigating the wcrld beyond the door which opened towards the Geometrical figure, I saw in the distance all kinds of college, and school buildings, etc. This was an educational center. Ah! I knew well that some of the Seniors would pass through that door and enter some college. Next I gazed through the door which opened to the Milky Way. A small village surrounded by farms served as a background for this picture. Men were busy at their daily occupation: innocent children at play, and occasionally some lonely traveler—perchance from the Stage of Life coming to the Milky Way and while crossing that part of the heavens, finds a beautiful maid who promises to journey down Life’s path with him. I could not linger at these doors, for the Seniors were coming and would immediately leave this part of the stage and would pass to this door. I hastened to the door that opened toward the North Dipper. It was closed. I had no time to linger here. The Seniors were coming, some falling, some rising, some going toward one door, and some to another. I remember well the smallest one, altho a very dim star, never tripped at all, but gradually kept rising. Some fell and were out of sight for several minutes, but slowly came to the top again, one fell into space and never was seen again. I walked slowly away, very much discouraged because this door was closed. My whole desire was to know what phase of life was there represented. By this time the Seniors were dividing; some going to the college center: others to the Milky Way and a few on their way to the closed door. Some that went towards the closed door had fallen along the way and were far behind the others. On arriving at the closed door, they knocked, but the doer was not to be opened to them. It was too late to retrace their steps and take a path leading to the other doo.s wnich had begun swinging to and fro. No one is adJlfLUnl through there until another year shall have passed away. These standing at the Closed Door were lost in wonderment. What were they to do? There was only one key to the Closed Door. Were they to find that key or take another year's work in the High School and pass through one of the other doors? The key used to open this door is matrimony; as this is Leap Year there is a chance for the girls, but alas! The boys are doomed after the marriage the Closed Door is opened long enough to admit two into “Honey Moon’’ land. As it is a difficulty to get “hitched” there are only a few of the Seniors who immediately enter into “Honey Moon” Land. The Lady Moon was sailing softly and soon must weigh anchor in the western sky; the chanticleer told us that the morrow was dawning and this phenomena must soon pass away, never to appear in the heavens again. The stage faded, the stars grew dim, the scene vanished. The day dawned bright. Still the thought lingers with me: “Who were those at the Closed Door?” THE CRESCENT Vol. I TO THE FRESHMEN Blessings on thee, Freshie dear, With thy greeness shown in fear! With thy mistakes great and many, And thy good grades, few, if any; With thy fear made greater still On learning the teacher’s determined will; From my heart I feel for you,— I was once a Freshman, too; Young thou art,—the Senior true Only is a help to you. Let the reverend Senior guide! Freshman, trudging at his side, But faithfully work, and at the end, Great honors each of you will win. Freshmen! a word to you Who re starting high school life so new, These four years seem long, I know. But thni t Kcn� all-of us must go; So earnestly and wisely spend your time, Remembering, “Not Failure, But Low Aim is Crime.” 1912 THE CRESCENT 39 SOPHOMORE CLASS HENRY STRAW TRUMAN BIGHAM ROBERT BROWN RUFUS BROWN BRYAN HANKS FRANCIS HANKS HAI dan McClellan LESLIE SADLER EUGENETORBETT ANNIS TORBETT RUTH YONGUE CALDWELL President 1912 THE CRESCENT THE SOPHOMORES OF 1912 We are the Sophs cf nineteen twelve. And do our duty, as if compelled; We are above the Freshmen green, Who always fuss and cry and scream. Not one of our merry class. Will let an opportunity pass; But this rough wcrld, we will adcrn. With the duties we perform. In our time, airships will reach perfection; And this great honor will he in Rufe’s possession; And Hal Caldwell with grip in hand. Will travel ever many miles of land. Truman will be a great musician, Known over the world without suspicion. And Louise, who is lamed for beauty, Will, as equally well, perform her duty. Leslie Sadler, greater than Demosthenes, With his orations the world will please; While Francis with a pen in hand. Will be made famous through the land. Beets will be known as a great preacher. And will carry ideas of Dabney, his teacher; And Ruth, O Ruth how often a thought of thee, For thy wonderful art will fill one with glee. Henry Straw, that wonderful man, Will bring the stars in reach of hand; And last, but not least, is powerful Bob, Who will carve from stone all the mcb. THE SOPHOMORES There is a class called Sophomores, Whose history is too long to tell. Whose abilities are haid to excel, And whose destiny I cannot foretell. There is a boy called Robert Brown, When he laughs he also frowns, Once of the country, but now of town, And aircng his class he holds renown. 42 THE CRESCENT Vol. I THE SOPHOMORES (Continued) There is another by the name of Bigham, Before exams, he likes to cram. His knowledge to his teacher, he will never sham, His maxim is, “I am just what I am.” There is a gentleman by the name of Caldwell, Way out in the country he does dwell, Rising chickens and hogs to sell, But he is now trying to learn to spell. I know a boy called Rufus. Whose auto is always waking us, And whose neck looks ridiculous, But the way the girls like him is scandalous. Then next comes Boots McKinley, Who works in school the livelong day, Writing a story he calls an essay, Which would make you get on your knees and pray. There is a boy known as Dan Me— Who has an awful amount of tact. Baseball sense he does not lack; He says he is going to write an almanac. Next comes dear old Francis, Who likes to be called “Miss,” But they never call her this; Her lessons she has never been known to dismiss. I will now take good old “Less,” Whom we all know to be a mess. He is champion of the game called chess. And has been knowm to drink beer to excess. There is a fellow called Eugene, On a subject he never stands between, In his debates he is always clean. He plays on the sliding trombone machine. The next maid is Ruth Yongue, The quietest thing about her is her tongue, And the boys are always stung, Oh, how hard to her Algebra she clung. There is a beautiful girl they call Annice, She is always very precise. And she looks like she was just from paradise. But how afraid she is of mice. FRESHMAN CL.ASS 1912 THE CRESCENT 45 FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL AYRES, INEZ McCreary, irvin BIGHAM, ANNIE RIVERS MORRISON, MARIAN BAILEY, CLAUDE McCROCKLIN, VERA BAILEY CLYDE POWELL, EMERGENE BROWN, INA POTTS, INEZ BROWN, MARY POTTS, PAT CALDWELL, SUSIE PARSONS, WILLIE COOPER, AMY RABY, MIRIAM DAVIDSON, VINNIE IiOBEPSON, HELEN FERGUSON, MARTHA SADLER, GLADYS FERGUSON, THOMAS SADLER, HERSCHEL FIKES, TOM SAMS, VERA FULTON, WARREN SCHLEY, GROVER HAYES, NELLIE SMITH, FERN HENSON, BERTA STINNETT, MILLER HENDRICKSON, KATHLEEN SMITH, WHITELY JACKSON, CAREY TORBETT, ANNEZ KILPATRICK, HUBERT TORBETT, ANNICE LOVEJOY, FITZHUGH THOMSON. FRANCIS LOVEJOY, MYRTLE VAUGHN, HAZEL MURREL, JEWELL WALKER, McKIE MEHARG, VIRGIL WHITE, LOIS 46 THE CRESCENT Vol. I FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY N Sept. 5, ’ll, we began our career as Freshmen. With high hopes, light hearts and we must confess, a slight feeling of importance, we determined to make a name for ourselves among our teachers and fellow pupils. Our feeling of superiority soon vanished when we realized that we were only Freshmen— the greenest, weakest, and most insignificant class of students in the wide world. We thought we would be good, but being made to feel so small it was but natural that we should act so. We soon learned to chew gum behind books, talk, and behave as children in general, much to the distress of our teachers. We were as little green plants transplated from our careful woodland home, to the hard and rocky soil of High School life. It was hard, but receiving the sunshine and careful attention of our kind and thoughtful teachers, most of us have survived. We are growing, the biting coldness of the Seniors being somewhat allayed by the much appreciated sunshine of our beloved principal. Under such careful attention we shall soon have reached the stage where we are not quite so weak and green, and can joyfully say, “We are Sophs.” FRESHMAN WANT COLUMN WANTED—Some one who know's more than I do. Liberal reward offered. Send for free booklet on “Why I Know Everything and How I Came To Know It.” (Hon.) W. W. SMITH. WANTED—Something to make the hair curl. INEZ AYERS AND VERA SAMS. WANTED—Some one to listen to me talk. Good salary for I am rich and my papa owns an auto. GLADYS SADLER. WANTED—Something to make me tall. TOM FERGUSON. WANTED! WANTED! WANTED!—Something to hold my head straight. Liberal reward for any successful method, however painful. INA BROWN. 1912 THE CRESCENT FRESHMEN AND SENIORS Most people think that Freshmen Are silly and giddy and loud; They haven’t any right to speak. Or to appear before the crowd. They should retire to the background, In company never be seen, And then, of course, a Freshman Is supposed to be awful green. Oh, they are as green as grasshoppers Ever will get to be, But greenness is sometimes an advantage. Don’t believe it? Just wait and see. Suppose we compare to vegetables The classes in school, We always find the green ones Are fresh and crisp and cool. In summer and in winter Things that are fresh and green Cheer up most any sort of folk And brighten up the scene. What would you give for a cabbage That was dry and wilted and old? Freshies never reach that stage. At least so we’ve been told. But by the time they are Seniors They are burnt and brown and dry. Yet why, oh, why, please tell us, Are they lauded to the sky? Fresh things are so nice and green. So crisp and cool and good. We would not exchange with the Seniors If we even thought we could. In Algebra we have learned That a pyramid has a base Also you can cash a note If it has an honest face. History is terribly interesting; I tell you it’s worth while To learn about Cleopatra, A snake that lived on the Nile. THE CRESCENT Vol. FRESHMEN AND SENIORS (Continued) They say she was a beautiful snake, And k’lled just lots of men. Mr. Harris don’t believe she was pretty. But she never worked her charms on him. Greece is a city in Athens, Italy is the capital of Rome; Taft was the first of the Pharoahs, Roosevelt is the present one. Oh! we are learning just lots of things. And it’s really interesting, we say. To think if we will keep plodding along Ve’!i,b£ wise Seniors some day. FRESHMAN KNOWLEDGE We are ignorant little Freshmen, Never good, but often bad; We talk when Mr. Dabney’s gone, Which makes him awful sad. He cannot leave us for an hour And know that we'll be good; It’s the standard people set, and we Couldn’t help it if we would. In English we are marvels. Each day we learn a ton; Why we even know that David Was the father of the Prodigal Son. Juno’s swans were peacocks, Juno then did herd, And they would screech quite loudly Did he but say the word. We can’t find our lessons by pages. We’d turn down such a thing on its face; The teacher goes round to each pupil And carefully shows him the place. Oh, we know lots of Shakespeare, We learn him in many ways; But the nicest is to go to the theatre, And see his beautiful plays. He says adversity has three uses, It did before he got dead; There are books in creeks, sermons in rocks. And jewels in ugly frogs’ heads. 1912 THE CRESCENT 49 AN APPEAL ONORABLE Seniors, Teachers and Fellow Freshmen:—I stand before you to plead the cause of my persecuted Freshmen brothers and sisters. We realize full well (for many a time has it been thrust upon us) that we are young and green. No one can realize this better than we. Where a wound Is made must the patient have it pricked daily that he may know that it is there? Nay, friends, he knows it too well without the painful reminder. Just so are we. Weak and young, unable to help ourselves, we plead mercy and assistance at the hands of our elder and stronger brothers. We need not sarcasm to make us strong, but encouragement. Do you pinch and pull the tender plant to make it strong? Nay, verily it would die. Yet you prick and pull the budding genius of a faltering Freshman, thus causing it to wither and die. Know ye not, oh, venerable Seniors, for ’tis you to whom I speak, whatsoever you expect of a man that shall he do? Then honored friends whatsoever you expect of a Freshman that shall he also do. If naught is expected of them but blunders, naught but blunders will ye see. Ye make a fool that ye may laugh at him for being what you made him. A P reshman is as a little child thrust into a new and strange wrorld to battle it alone. Is it meet that ye, oh Seniors, should thus throw thorns in his path? Nay, be thou not a stumbling block to thy weakened, blinded brother. Is it worthy of your great name that ye should so oppress the weak and helpless? Oh, Seniors, noble Seniors, send out a helping hand to struggling Freshmen and lift them to a higher level and be worthy of your great name. 50 THE CRESCENT Vol. I FRESHMAN TROUBLES We High School beginners are learning fast We go ty the name of the Freshmen Class. In knowledge folk seem to think us blank, Tho seme class themselves in the Sophomore’s rank. During the lesson as sure as Fate, Some wise(?) Freshman will start a debate. And as each in turn sets forth his view The cider pupils laugh at the little he knew. The Seniors say we are fresh and green. And should never be heard and seldom be seen. But if we don’t get up and tell what we know. Hew will you ever expect us to grow? “What is that rushing, rumbling sound— That knock, that scrape, that fall? Oh. that is just a Freshie meek Bowing to a SENIOR tall.” Oh, ye revengeful SENIORS, Ye who write such things as these, Don't forget you were once a FRESHMAN, Won't you remember, please? ALMA MATER (Tune: Annie Lisle.”) Come, ye Seniors of Gatesville High School, Hail ye comrades dear, Sing a song to Alma Mater, Raise your voices clear. Chorus: Hail Gatesville! Alma Mater, To thee we sing once more, And pledge our heart’s devotion true, Till singing days are o’er. Let’s sing again of all her glory, Tell again her fame. Make her known in song and story. Sacred be her name. (Chorus) Then when at last our songs are done, And suns are sinking low, From out the gloom and dark to us. Old Gatesville’s light shall glow. 1912_ THE CRESCENT 51 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT WE, the Freshmen Class of the Gatesville High School, of Coryell County, of the State of Texas, realizing the fact that we can exist no longer than May 17, and being desirous of settling our worldly affairs and disposing of the estate with which it has pleased our Superintendent to bless us, and while we have strength and capacity so to do. make and publish this our last will and testament, hereby revoking and cancelling all other or former wills by us at any time hitherto made. First—We will bequeath one of our kind, respected, and most beloved teachers, Mr. Dabney, to the Senior Class ’12, of the Gatesville High School, of Coryell County, of the State of Texas, on the following conditions: (a) The boys must not talk to the girls, and the girls must not write notes to the boys, but they may make eyes at each other, w'hen off the school grounds, if they will be very careful to use every preventive to ward off the terrible sweetening sickness around the heart, as the least symptom of this disease causes a frown of sadness to pass over his peaceful brew. (b) Each pupil must wear his pencil and note book tied around his neck, and be prepared for a daily quiz on a second’s notice. (c) Josephine Cranfill and Mabel White must remember the passage of scripture to the effect that a soft answrer turneth away wrath, and should take heed to be in the same soft manner. (d) Last, but net least, all of the pupils must learn to sing Star Spangled Banner,” and keep every book and magazine within a half inch of its proper place on the reading table. Second—Claude Bailey wills his conceit and self-reliance to Irvin McCreary. Third—Inez Ayres and Francis Thompson bequeath their Rural Free Delivery Route between their desks to Merle Mears and Joe McClellan. Fourth—Herschel Sadler w ills Mr. Henry Straw all of his 1912 Buffalo Bill” and Diamond Dick” literature. Fifth—Hazel Vaughn wills to Irene Payne all of her paints, curling-irons and black pencil, so that she may become a “stage beauty.” Sixth—Vera McCrocklin bequeaths her desk mirror and i ow’der-rag to Ethel King. Seventh—The girls of the Freshmen Class will to the girls of the Senior Class their independence, for they think it best not to be dependent cn the boys. Sixth—We, the Freshman Class, in witness thereof, do declare this to be our last will and testament. To Whom It May Concern: On the third day of April, 1912, appeared before us the entire Freshmen Class, and having been duly sworn, they acknowledge and do hereby submit the above as their last will and testament. 52 THE CRESCENT Vol. I THE CORONIAN SOCIETY SHORTLY after school began in September it was decided that some literary society would be entertaining and instructive for the pupils of the High School. The number of pupils being so V great they were divided into two parts. One division met September the fifteenth and organized the “Coronian Literary and ---- Debating Society,” which would meet every other Friday, each time a delightful program being rendered. Each pupil was required to do his duty just as if he were in the class room. Corona,—the Crown,—the highest point, makes the name Coronian mean more than just a mere name. To reach the highest in all things, that is “What's in a name.” When you are calling the name “Coronian”—Coronians must be climbers, and climbers must work to reach the highest. To reach the Corona, the Crown, the climber must have first a point to which to climb, a strong body, a clear mind and the spirit of a climber. Not looking down but up—for, when on a pinnacle, it is only looking down that makes men dizzy. So the Coronians are ever climbing—upward toward the highest goal. AGNES. 1 1912 THE CRESCENT S3 CORONIAN LITERARY SOCIETY THE KAYSER SOCIETY KOGRESS has brought this world into civilization. In September, 1910. by good fortune Paul Kayser was the principal of the Gatesville High School. That noble, broad-minded gentleman realized the condition of this little school, saw how badly a Friday afternoons. At that time, there were enrolled seventy-five pupils. One-fiftli of this number performed, some recited, a few read compositions and the remainder of the fifteen delighted us with music. During the first year society duty was not compulsory. If you preferred to study, there was a hall for your benefit, and a teacher to see that no one interrupted, while you tugged at your books. At first, some recited with their backs to the audience; others were pale and red by turns; while a few trembled like leaves and almost fell. In September, 1911, W. S. Dabney became principal. There were over one hundred enrolled. At the rate of two meetings each month, some had no chance to perform. This difficulty was met by taking one-half of each class and making two societies. The two societies were divided into three parts, making an average of fifteen to serve on each program. Thus each pupil serves at least once in every six weeks. The society up to this time had been called the Gatesville High School Society, but as we had begun in earnest, we wanted a name. Mr. Kayser had begun this great work in school, so we called it the “Kayser Literary Society,” in his honor, and in grateful remembrance and appreciation of his noble services to us. But Mr. Kayser does not deserve all the praise, for without Mr. Dabney’s co-operation it might have been a failure. Mr. Dabney takes a great interest in it and lends his aid to any one who is to serve on the program. FANNIE C. little society was needed, and organized one. When in infancy, the society met twice each month on C Isj H X W o 50 M c i r M Z H Cn Ch THE KAYSER UTERARY SOCIETY 56 THE CRESCENT Vol. I 1912 THE CRESCENT 57 HE High School boys and girls take a great interest in all outdoor games, and progress during the past year has been quite marked. Eariy in the fall the old skating rink was secured and fitted up as a gymnasium, which proved an ideal place for such work and lias been a source of much pleasure and benefit. Swinging rings, horizontal bars, climbling rope, basket bail rings, and other apparatus were put in, and a regular class organized. Horizontal bars were also put up on the campus; also basket ball for the boys and volley ball for the girls. Later a track team was organized and on Thanksgiving day Gatesville had her first track meet, which brought forth a great deal of enthusiasm, and doubtless the largest crowd that was ever seen at an athletic occasion here. Gatesville High can boast of the fact that it was one of the first schools in the state to require pupils in Physiology to take some form of gymnasium work or other athletic exercise before they are given credit on that subject, thus putting herself in line with the most progressive schools in the state. The girls have had several games of basket ball, and have never suffered defeat. The boys have also made good progress in their various work and the school is proud of its energetic young Americans. As a matter of athletics it is fitting to mention here the organization of a troup of Boy Scouts, which is perhaps the most enthusiastic body in school, and also the perfecting of a patrol of Camp Fire girls. Miss Graham has done a great work for the girls along this line, and deserves much credit for the stimulus she has brought into the important phase of athletics amcng girls. BASKET BALL SQUAD RUTH POWELL, GOAL THROWER—“She is the flirt of the team, spends the rest periods making eyes. ETHEL KING, GOAL THROWER—“Never known to dispute an official's word.” FANNIE CATHEY, GOAL THROWER—“Oh, nc! Fannie never Icrsakes the High School team.” JOSEPHINE CRANFILL, JUMPING CENTRE—“A very silent and timid player.” CARRIE BROWN, SIDE CENTRE—“Never cares about her looks.” MERLE MEARS, GUARD—“A perfect angel; never gets angry.” TOMMIE GORDON, GUARD—“Never makes an enemy; not even in the JUNIOR game. MERLE MEARS TOMMIE GORDON MISS ABBIE GRAHAM Manager Captain Coach BASKET BALL GROUP 60 THE CRESCENT Vol. I BASE BALL The High School ball team has proven satisfactory to all concerned, and has made a record which would be a credit to any college or university. During the season of 1911, their playing would be hard to beat by any team in Central Texas, playing fifteen games, such as Crawford, Hamilton, and Baylor University (second team), and winning thirteen out of the fifteen, this making them a per cent of 866 2-3. The 1912 season opens up with the brightest prospects for a good ball team in the history of the school. Our efficient manager has twenty games scheduled for this season, while we have only played tour games at the present date. Every player knows his position well, and takes pride in the national sport. FRED PREWITT, MANAGER and Right Fielder—He is a good 1912 THE CRESCENT 61 BASE BALL (Continued) player in the right place. “He thinks a manager’s job is talking to pretty girls.” HERSCHEL SADLER, CAPTAIN and First Bast first year on first base, but he proved himself to oe| telligent—but you cannot always tell.”) HAL CALDWELL, Catcher—A good catcher, aj (“A silent pardner.”) JOHN FRANK POST, Third Base—He made third base, and hits the ball hard. (“Always chel DAN McCLELLAN, Short stop This is his second year a™ stop. He stops them all and hits the ball. “In my work and in my fun. I'll look out for No. 1.” HUBERT KILPATRICK, Second Base—This is his second year at this position. “He does fine for such a small amount of energy.” MILLER STINNETT, Left Fielder—He has only been with us two seasons, but has played good ball. “The girls never pass thru his mind.” RILEY COX,, Centre Fielder—This is his first year, but has strengthened our team. “I may not be handsome, but I am ‘darn’ good looking.” SPURGEON McCLENDON, Our Left-Handed Twirler—“The most conscientious fellow on the team.” JOE McCLELLAN, Our Right-Handed Twirler—This is his second and last year, losing only one game. “I am for peace, but when 1 speak they are for war.” MARION MORISON. First Substitute—A good ball player, and hitting is his long suit. “My mind aspires to other things.” ROWLAND DILLASHAW, Our Chief Financier and Advisor— Never studies.” GYMNASIUM CLASS 62 THE CRESCENT Vol. I 64 THE CRESCENT Vol.I Miss Graham (in English): When did Julius Caesar make his will? Fred: Er—er—before he died. Mother: Dorothy, why do you call your little boy doll Mr. Dabney? Dorothy: Because, mother, he’s lost his cap and has to go bare- headed. FOR SALE CHEAP—Wun pony. Carried me thru three xams; must sell, fer I’m a goner graduate.—Hazel Straw. Stranger: Is Joe McClellan a sure pitcher? Small Boy: Well, I should guess! He hit that Crawford boy what wuz at bat three times in the same spot. Soph: Say, did you ever take chloroform? Freshie: No; who teaches it?—Ex. MISS GRAHAM S TENNIS CEMETERY LDTEiaaTyHE 66 THE CRESCENT Vol. I JOKES (Continued) Mary (proudly): Some of my ancestors lost their heads on the block in England. Ruth: That’s nothing; so do turkey gobblers—Ex. JUST SUPPOSE: — Mabel were to laugh. Walter Dildy should grow some more. Miss Graham were to flirt. Julia were a man hater. Mr. Dabney wore a bat. Lessie Harrison should be tardy. Prof. Harris should play football. What happens when Jessie Lee “Crow’s’’ and “Wesley Hoot’s” and Irene has a “Payne”? Teacher: Tom, spell “correctly,” and divide it into syllables. Tom: C-o-r-r-e-c-t-l-y. Teacher: No, that is not right. Tom: I am sure it is (turning to the dictionary). Teacher: Why, Tom, do you mean to dispute my word? Tom: Oh! no, mam, no. I jest wanted to show you what an old fool Mr. Webster was. Mr. Harris (in History): Well, what have we for our history lesson today? Ruth: Hash. Mr. Harris: How is that? Ruth: Well, we have what was left over from yesterday. WANTED—A comb. Whitley Smith. WANTED—A. M. College moved to Mound. Corinne Wells. 1912 67 THE c R ESCENT EVOLUTION OF A SENIOR 68 THE CRESCENT Vol. r AN APPRECIATION The Senior Class appreciates the efforts of all who assisted us in the publication of this Annual. 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