German Township High School - Laureola Yearbook (McClellandtown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1912 volume:

GREEN—A cabbage-worm, color sometimes observed in Freshmen. GEOMETRY—Where the angels get confused with the angles. JilGH SCHOOL—Culture made to order while you wait. HORSE—An animal of which there are several species. 1. Equine, have four limbs and a tail. 2. Latin, two lids and a binding. IDLE—An adjective. But as the condition has never been observed at H. M. S., our High School lexicographer must leave it undefined. ILLUSION—Just look at Robinson. If you think he is not in love it is an illusion. JURISPRUDENCE—A Mock Trial ingredient. KISS—A two-lip salve. (Free samples distributed at Moonlight picnics). LOVE—The lightning that struck the High School. MUSIC—A harmony of sounds, produced when the natures of the m ■-sicians are in tune. Ex. (Prof, and Mary). MUD—A projectile used by slingers. Also a plastic ingredient of M ■-sontown. MIKE—A contrivance used for Dove catching, also a policeman. MCE—“Cap’s” opinion of Caroline. OLD MAIl)—One who has been left. Sometimes herself a leaver. PREDESTINATION—That which accounts for Sheriff’s love for Eda. PEANUT—A nut, also a town. The town being somewhat “nutty.” QUINCE—A fruit often Misstaken for a peach. REPORT CARD—Contrivance to raise family troubles. RESOLUTION—Eddie resolves to quit his love-talks. (Broken Jan. 2). RATSKELLER—Where the Profs, eat. SOPHOMORE—Trouser cuffs and fancy hose, or cherry like and cheeks of rose. SHOWERBATH—A criminal offence in Skyscraper row. SENIOR—One who has three year’s practice in class scrapping. SMOKE—That which some do now, others hereafter. TEACHER—A biped understood by few, but himself having a good understanding. (See Feet). DNIONTOWN— A suburb of McClellandtown. VACATION—Time to turn “Bill” into pasture. WATER—A good hair tonic. One application sufficient if it falls high enough and from the right window. X—Unknown quantity in algebra, also in money. YELL—The rirst vegetables raised by the greenies.” ZERO—Professor I'airman’s free arm movement. Freshman Statistics NAME AGE HEIGHT WEIGHT DESCENT Blanche Riffle 14 vrs.- —5 ft. 6 in. —110 lb3. German-Irish Gladys McCrackin.. 14 yrs.- —5 ft. 3 in. —169 lbs. Scotch Alta Keener 14 yrs.- —5 ft. 3 in. —118 lbs. Scotch-lrish Anna Golemski 14 yrs. —5 ft. 3 in. —107 lbs. Dutch-Scotch Willis Newcomer. . 16 yrs.- —5 ft. 3 in. —130 lbs. Dutch Alice Kenison 15 yrs. —5 ft. 4 in. —113 lbs. Scotch-lrish Irene Coffman 17 yrs. —5 ft. 3 in. —117 lbs. Dutch-Irish Bertha Kenison.... 17 yrs. —5 ft. 2 in. —117 lbs. Dutch Rebecca Newcomer. 17 yrs. —5 n. 5 in. —123 lbs. Dutch-Irish Mabel Hunt 16 yrs. —5 ft. 8 in. —143 lbs. English Esther Butler 16 yrs. —5 ft. 2 in. —120 lbs. Dutch Gwendoline Gilmore. 14 yrs. —5 ft. 2 in. — 93 lbs. I rish Ed a Alton 17 yrs. —5 ft. S in —133 lbs Dutch-Irish Nellie Coldren • 16 yrs. — 5 ft. 3 in. —119 lbs. German Ruth Morris 14 yrs. —5 ft. 2 in. —105 lbs. Greenland-Dutch Carrie Moser 16 yrs. —5 ft. 3 in. —119 lbs. Dutch Marv Golemski 16 yrs. —5 ft. 2 in. —106 lbs. German Celia Gadd 16 yrs. —6 ft. 4 in. —110 lbs. English-Irish Glenn Emery 14 yrs. —5 ft. 4 in. —120 lbs. German George Riffle 14 yrs. —5 ft. 5 in. —146 lbs. Carthaginian Harold Gadd 13 yrs. —5 ft. 3 in. —100 lbs. Dutch Chas. Moser 15 yrs. —5 ft. 8 in. —136 lbs. Chinese Jacob Newcomer... 14 yrs. —5 ft. 3 in. —103 lbs. Quaker Emmett Casey 17 yrs. —6 ft. 2 in. —152 lbs. Dutch-Irish Joseph Gadd 1 H yrs. —5 ft 3 in. —108 lbs. Irish Andrew Zoldos 16 yrs. —5 n. 6 in. —125 lbs. Buddhist Michael Girod 16 yrs. —5 ft. 9 in. —150 lbs. African Chester Wilson... . 15 yrs. —5 ft. 8 in. —138 lbs. Arab Chas. Babiarz 14 yrs. —5 ft. 1 in. —125 lbs. Polish Samuel Sbarske.... 16 yrs —5 ft. 5 in. —130 lbs. Irish-Jew George Moser i 17 yrs —5 ft. 5 in —126 lbs. Dutch-Irish Paul West ! 17 yrs. —5 ft. 8 in. —140 lbs. African-Irish Bryan Christopher.. 15 yrs —5 ft. 9 in —141 lbs. Irish Jennie Shaw 15 yrs —5 ft. 4 in —100 lbs. English Maud Keener ! 16 yrs —5 ft. 7 in —255 lbs. Irish-American Mary Miller 1 15 yrs —5 ft. 2 in — 110 lbs. Dutch-Irish Ward Newcomer.... 14 yrs —5 ft. 0 in .—102 lbs. Liliputian vVard Newcomer.... 15 yrs —5 ft.. 6 in —115 lbs. Pedagogian Karl Kendall 16 yrs —5 ft. 3 in.—117 lbs. Plants Freshman Statistics =Continued n DENOMINATION FAVORITE SONG POLITICS Lutheran My Darling Tom Not Definite Methodist O You Harmful Doll Republican Pentecost Little Dog Shag Know-Nothing Lutheran Clover Blossoms Republican Presbyterian Moonlight in Jungletown Know-Nothing Moserite Oceana Roll New Party Lutheran Fairy Dell Democrat Doubtful Yankee-Doodle New Party Mormon All Alone Republican Presbyterian Franklin Song Know-Nothing Presbyterian Lost Chord Whig Presbyterian All Alone Democrat Presbyterian Without You Democrat Quaker All Alone Socialist Jacobite Oh, You Beautiful Doll Whig Presbyterian All Alone Socialist Lutheran On Mobile Bay Democrat Presbyterian Prof. Sheetz’s Medley Republican Lutheran Blue Bell Democrat Israelite Baby-Bv, Here’s a Fly Suffragette Presbyterian Sweet Italian Love Socialist Itiffleite My Chocolate Girl Know-Nothing Buddhist Darling, I Am Growing Old Anti-Work Presbyterian Casey Jones Democrat Presbyterian Soap Suds Over the Fence Socialist Depoletion What’s the Use of Working Woman Suffrage Roman Catholic My Wife Is Away Republican Unitarian On Mobile Bay Free Soil Party Roman Catholic Back at the Old School House Republican Farmer Jimmie Valentine Hoosier Presbyterian My Wife’s Gone to the Country Democrat M ethapolitician Everybody Is Doing It Democrat Presbyterian Old Dog Tray Socialist Methodist Sunny, Sunny England Woman Suffrage 1st Church of Christ Little Birdie In Tree Top Socialist Lutheran Meet. Me In Dreamland Prohibitionist Presbyterian Her Name is Maude Carpet Bagger Presbyterian Molly Put the Kettle On Know-Muching Herbarian Jessie and I Highschoolian Freshman Statistics-Continued 1 V.” ■■ 1 r NAME FUTURE OCCUPATION FAVORITE NAME Blanche Riffle Old Maid Lehr Gladys McCrackin.. Musician Irvin Alta Keener.. Latin Teacher Altus-a-um Anna Golemski Dress Maker Jacob Willis Newcomer. . Loving Jack Jack Alice Kenison School Marm Joseph Irene Coffman Milk Maid Bartholomew’ Bertha Kenisoh. . . . Bookkeeper Howard Rebecca Newcomer. Scrubbing Hiram Mabel Hunt Some Man’s Wife Windy Esther Butler Some Man’s Wife Tuttle Dunn Gwendoline Gilmore. Teacher Eugene Eda Alton School Marm “Sheriff’' Nellie Coldren - Farmer’s Wife Tom. Ruth Morris Musician J acob Carrie Moser School Marm Raymond Mary Golemski Teacher Irvin cielia Gadd Washing Dishes Harry Glenn Emery Teaching School Sweetness George Riffle Training Pickaninnies Violet Harold Gadd Frying Ice Cream Leona Chas. Moser A Baby Tender . Iad ora .Facoh Newcomer. .. Proving Evolution Baby Mine Emmett Casey Old Bachelor Guess Joseph Gadd Musician Mildred Andrew’ Zoldos Driving Ducks and Geese Mary Ann .Michael Girod Smothering Mother-in-law’ Baby Doll Chester Wilson Making Inventions Not Known Chas. Babiarz Senator (?) Honey Samuel Sbarske.... Holding umbrellas over cows Hobo George Moser Driving Campbells to Water Margaret Paul West Feeding Camels Jessie Bryan Christopher. . Carpenter Carrie Jennie Shaw Writing Letters Robert Maud Keener Raphplnr lVTa.i i Votes for Women Mary Miller Sweeping Church M i chili a Ward Newcomer... . Growing Maude Ward Newcomer. . . . Sousa’s Band Grace Karl Kendall Calling Paul Out Jessie SCHOOL SONG (Tune, My Maryland). Composed and arranged by Prof. J. B. Sheetz. This grand old school we love so well, M. H. S„ Dear M. H. S. Thy praises in our songs we tell, M. H. S„ Dear M. H. S. The old bell and classic hall, The fondest mem’ries they recall, For sacred is thy gray old wall, M. H. S„ Dear M. H. S. O, Red and Black, wave long and true, M. H. S„ Dear M. H. S. And oft our hearts shall turn 10 you, M. H. S„ Dear M. H. S. The ties we’ve formed can never break. And as we life’s fleet journey make, This dear old spot we’ll ne’er forsake, M. H. S., Dear M. H. S. Thy sons and daughters loyal stand, M. H. S„ Dear M. H. S. With grateful hearts and helping hand, M. H. S., Dear M. H. S. Scientia protestas est,” The motto that we love the best. The Red and Black o’er all the rest. Wave to Alma Mater. THE SEN I ()K SENIOR CLASS JVIotto: Volens et potens. Colors: Orange and Black. Class flower: Red Rose. YELL. Zip—boom—a—rah. Zip—boom—a—rah, High School, High Schooi, Rah—rah—rah, Ric—a—chic, Ric—a—chic, Dig and delve, We’re the Class of 1912. OFFICERS IPH M ER WILSON DELL HUSTON MINOR FRANKS GERTRUDE CAMPBELL . CARL GROVE EDGAR SHAWMON DEAN: PROFESSOR J. B. SHEETZ. CLASS ROLL Minor Franks, John Stetts, Carl Grove, Rollin Woodfil 1, Dell Huston, Albert L. Lloyd, Edgar Shawmon, Gertrude Campbell, Margaret Campbell, Irvin Keener, Impher Wilson. POST GRADUATES B. S. Newcomer, Floy Christopher SENIOR CLASS SENIOR POEM Within these dear old High School walls. Three years we’ve passed, ’(is true. Preparing for the strife of life, That comes to us anew. By knowledge that was given us, Wc feel each one may gain The very best there is of life, And that best may retain. We’ll meet the hardships when they come, And stones that block our way. We’ll pleasure with the hardest tasks And pass them off as play. But when into the world we've gone To make our life's success Our loyal hearts and words of praise Shall turn to M. H. S. Then here’s a toast to “Red and Black” The flag that’s always true; But “Black and Orange,” dear old flag. We’ll toast the same to you. The motto that shall guide us on Is “Willing” when we should. And “Able” when we’ve willed to do The right,, the true and good. Farewell! Farewell! dear M. H. S., We’ll always loyal be, Farewell! The class of 1912 Must bid farewell to thee. ---Minor Franks. CLASS SONG (Tune: Fair Harvard.) Hail, 1912, to thy honor and love. As we part for the battles of life. Three years thou hast hound us in duty and faith. And led us to victory o’er strife. And now as we break those ties that have bound Our hearts in true aims that were high, We gaze o’er the past with its memories dear, And parting we breathe it a sigh. We are facing the world with our spirits so fresh. And hope for a future so bright, We shout for the battles that soon will be ours, When we meet with the foe in the fight. And ever the strength, that is leading us on To accomplish the dreams once so dear. Is the courage we gained from the class of ’12, And we’ll battle with never a fear. So here’s to the class that we love and admire; May God wuth His blessings descend. And strengthen our hearts with His spirit divine. That wre may His kingdom defend. We’ll trust in the name of our Savior and King, And in service to Him we will delve; May angels await to bestow the reward On the class of Nineteen Twelve. Impher Wilson. % (Ey Edgar Shawmon). In the year 1909 there came a class, fifteen strong, to M. H. S. At this time we were called the Freshmen. Under the guiding hand of’ Prof. .T. R Sheetz our class made rapid progress. The autumn of 1910 found our class again assembled within the gray walls of dear old M. IT. S. We were indeed glad to see the face of our old friend, Professor J. B. Sheetz. but we also met two new teachers, Miss Elizabeth O’Brien and Miss Olive Hunsaker, and with their aia and teaching our Sophomore year was made one of great success in M. H. S. Besides doing good class work we have taken part in literary work. Our work, which consists of Essays, Orations and Debates, has not been excelled by any other class. In the literary meetings of the two societies the work of the members of our class was excellent. In athletics our class surpasses all others. We contributed four members to the High School Basketball team. We also have a class team. In baseball we are acknowledged by all to be the champions In the famous flag rush against class 1911 we came out victorious, which feat we again accomplished against the class of 1913. Our class play, which was the second to be staged by any class, was a grand success and one of which our members should be proud. One of the most notable events which took place was the Chicken Roast given by the members of the Sophomore Class in honor of the Seniors. This was a grand success and was enjoyed by all who were present, even though we did get into the mud over our shoe tops. VVe here again wish to thank the members of the Sophomore Class. Although we have never neglected our studies to a great extent, we have done some pranks of which the Professors did not forget to remind us that we were to make an apology the next morning in Chapel, but the well known saying is “A little nonsense now and then, is relished by ahe best of men.” Our work is now completed; we have made it a success. We feel that we have done nothing that dear old M. H. S. may be ashamed of, as we leave this school and go out into the world to fight the battle, which all of us must fight if we wish to succeed in life. We also feel that we have been greatly benefited by the three years we have spent in M. H. S.— the Alma Mater that is loved by us all. We wish her a bright success in future years. We are sorry to say that we cannot be here to share them. So now, kind readers, we bid you farewell. Sophomore Class Mcito: Fidus et audax. Colors: Sky Blue and Cherry. Class flower: Lilac. YELL Boomalanga, boomalanga, boomalanga. baw, Chingalanga, chingalanga, chingalanga chaw, Boomalanga baw! Chingalanga chaw! 1913, rah, rah, rah. OFFICERS DAWSON MILLER............................................President ARMOR HAINES.......................................Vice President SARAH MALONE.............................................Historian CAROLINE WELTNER.........................................Secretary JOHN BOYLE...............................................Treasurer IDA EMERY.....................................................Poet DEAN: PROFESSOR W. L. ROBINSON. CLASS Mildred Coffman, Pavy Cree, Caroline Weltner, Armour Haines. Bertha Rockwell, Dawson Miller, Sarah Malone, John Boyle, Stephen ROLL Asia Ross, Etta Dove, Sidney Huhn, Bernice Ross, Thomas McGinty, Ida Emery, Harry Gray, Jessie McWilliams, Yanchus. Sophomore Class OI3E All hail to 1913! Her banner floating high. The ‘Cherry Red” from sunset, wed The “Light Blue” of the sky. All hail, the emblem true! Our colors fair Float high in air As long as skies are blue. SOPHOMORE POEM When the evening shadows gather. And the long year’s work is done. We will pass out from this High School With the honor we have won. After all our weary toiling We’ve achieved a great success, And we hope to enter next year— Thus three times our School to bless. First we entered here as Freshmen, With a slow and awkward tread; But we soon became superior To the rest, our Profs, have said. Next we came as loyal Sophomores, To our colors we were true, And raised high the class’s banner. Hail to thee, the ‘Red and Blue!” Who said thirteen was unlucky? Next year you will change your mind. “Fidus et audax,” our motto, To untold heights weil wind. Now the time is drawing nearer. And our rest we’ve surely earned; So farewell, friends, until as Seniors You shall see our hopes confirmed. —Ida Emery. (By Sarah Malone.) Early one bright, sunny morning in the autumn of 1910, there came from over the hills in all directions a group of boys and girls of tender years, still clinging to their mother’s dresses. We were then known as greenies, cabbage worms, or Freshmen. This band of mere children cr Freshmen, as we were called, numbered twenty-one; but slowly, one by one, they strayed away until only eighteen were left. Work was the only subject not known to that class, and the first year of High School passed away. As the sun rolled up over the eastern horizon on the bright, summer morning of August the 20th, 1911, this same bright-eyed, rosy cheeked bunch of boys and girls found themselves once more assembled within the wails of old M. H. S.; no longer as greenies or Freshmen, but ‘ Wise Fools” or “Sophs,” as we were often called. No one would have known us to be the same boys and girls, for we had put away all foolish thoughts and ways; no longer to be classed as children, but as High School Sophomores, and people of importance. Play has not been known to have entered into our class or even our minds, as we have set the example for the Freshmen and settled down tc hard study. Many are the battles we have fought with Caesar in his Gallic Wars, and the tussles we iiave had with his Broncho Buster's! But the hardest task we had to fulfill was trying to keep on the good side of the English Kings, seeing alter them in battle and settling their disputes. The Class of 1hl3 is the greatest class that has ever been in Mc-Glellandtown High School; for such men as Miller, Haines, Huhn, and Boyle could not help but make it great. This class is strong on Oratory, Poetry, Musicians and Good Sports. Although not many Basketball, Baseball, or Football games were played, we were not known to be the losers. We had done good work in the Literary Societies as well as in class; and as our Sophomore days have passed away, we bid you a fond farewell until we come again as Seniors. SOPHOMORE SONG (Tune: “There’s Music in the Air.’) There’s music in the air. When the Sophomores are nigh: And faint a blush is seen On the Freshmen green and shy. First and best the jolly Profs, Next the Seniors and the Sophs, And the Freshmen listen there To the music in the air. To M. H. S., so dear, May the days be long and bright! And may her colors fair Re seen with gay delight. M. H. S., oh, M. H. S., Dear to all we must confess. To her name our voices rise. Through the vistas in the skies. There’ll be music in the air When this dear old year is gone, And the Freshmen of today Will then our paths be on. Now the days have passed along. With our yell, our shout and song; And we will again be seen, In the year nineteen-thirteen. —Armour Haines. Slip 3Tr?aljman FRESHMAN POEM The rising sun dispelled the night, The morn was calm and clear. We Freshmen all with faces bright At High School did appear. We met the Seniors and the Sophs, Who love to call us green; Although the ever faithful Profs Don’t think us quite so mean. The Seniors were so dignified They hardly ever spoke, And yet they did not hurt our pride. We thought it quite a joke. The Sophs had thought that they were wise. They tried to break the rules. And never did apologize. They’re like their name ‘ Wise Fools.” Oh, rare ‘ Old Rose” and glitt’ring “Gold,” The colors we selected. Shall never in our hearts grow old. But ever be protected. And now, our Alma Mater dear, The Freshman year is past. We’ve done our work without a fear, And we shall win at last. When gentle autumn breezes sigh. At M. H. S. we’ll meet To wave our dear old colors high, The new Freshmen to greet. —Maude Keener. FRESHMAN CLASS Freshman Class Motto: Nulla dies sine linea. Colors: Old Rose and Gold. Class flower: White Rose. YELL. Wah—whoo—wah! Wah—whoo—wah! Chow—chow—chow; Rah—rah—rah! Rah—ran—rah! Bow—wow—wow! 1914, 1914, Scow—scow—scow! McClellandtown High School, Wow—wow—wow! 1914—1914—1914. OFFICERS MARSHALL MOSER.....................................President KARL KENDALL..................................Vice President ALICE KENISON .....................................Historian MABEL HUNT.........................................Secretary GLADYS McCRACKEN...................................Treasurer MAUDE KEENER............................................Poet DEAN: PROFESSOR W. E. FAIRMAN. CLASS ROLL Eda Alton, Mary Golemski Gladys McCrackir., Esther Bjjtler, Gwendoline Gilmore, Mary Miller, Mary Brooks, Michael Girod, Ward Newcomer, Charles Babiarz, Mabel Hunt. Jacob Newcomer, 3ryan Christopher, Alta Keener, Rebecca Newcu.ne . Irene Coffman, Maude Keener, Willis Newcome-, Edgar Cunningham, Karl Kendall, Andrew Powell, Emmett Casey, Alice Kenison, George Riffle, Nellie Coldren, Bertha Kenison, Blanche Riffle. Glen Emery, Ray Lilley, Jennie Shaw, Joseph Gadd, George Moser, Samuel Sbarske. Harold Gadd, Charles Moser, Chester Wilson, Celia Gadd, Carrie Moser, Paul West, Anna Golemski, Ruth Morris, Andrew Zoldos. 1 Freshman History (By Alice Kennison.) The history of the Class of 1914. though as yet a brief one, is an unbroken chain of brilliant victories—victories won by sheer pluck and against overwhelming odds —voetories won fairly, as all must admit. It was on August 28th, 1911, when l'orty-lwo Freshmen, valiant and true, assembled in this great building of “M. H. S.” to form the class of 1914. Though we have been together only eight months, yet in this short time we have made a record unexcelled by any other Freshman clas3 in the history of McClellandtown High School. Shortly after the opening of school the Sophomore class tendered us a Moonlight Picnic. A delightful evening was spent and we were given the first opportunity of meeting the charming Seniors and Sophomores. Still another of the social affairs was the picnic given by the Freshman Class in honor of the Seniors and Sophomores in Derr's Grove near Masontowm. In athletics we have made an enviable record. It was in the baseball games, however, that we showed the Sophs that they had better keep their hands off so formidable a class. The Safety Society of the Freshman Class certainly showed the Sophs and Seniors how to initiate. The Freshman Class of 1914 has never been excelled in Literary work. With its debaters, reciters and singers it has made the Literary Societies greater than ever. Though we never neglected our studies we managed to play a few pranks on the Profs. As this year and the other years roll by, we shall keep adding fresh laurels and triumphs to our enviable record. Though the record of our achievements must nowr come to an end for this year in this narrative, yet it will keep going on to greater glory in the passing years. Alumni Notes (By Helene Riffle.) The Alumni of McClellandtown High School now number twenty' seven gnd were graduated as follows: In .the Class of 190b, eight; C lass of 1910, eleven, and Class of 1911, eight. Our Alma Mater is proud of her Alumni. The “Noughty Nines” have gone forth into the world under their motto “Succedemus per stando” (by persevering we succeed), and they have succeeded. The “Tens” have for their guide “Per diligentiam vincemus” (through diligence we conquer), and they are conquering. It is Animo et fide' tby faith and courage) that the “Nineteen Elevens” are achieving their greatness. The following statistics will show where we are and what we are doing: Carl Bemies, ’09, P. G. '10 — Conducting an Agricultural Experiment Station at McClellandtown. Marguerite Dearth, ’09—Student at California State Normal. Nicholas Delzingro, ’09—Student at W. J. College. Kathryn Emery, ’09—Student at West Chester State Normal. Jewel McCombs, ’09—Principal of Schools at Gates. Pa. Maude Newcomer, ’09—Teaching at Edenborn, Pa. Odessa Newcomer, ’09—Teaching at South Brownsville, Pa. Donna Butler, TO—Teaching at Edenborn. Pa. Ella Emery, ’09—Student at West Chester State Normal. Floy Christopher, TO—Taking Post Graduate Commercial. .losephus Huhn, TO—Contracting Business. Pittsburg, Pa. Harry Molton, TO—Student at California State Normal. Benjamin McCrackin, TO—Machinist at Edenborn, Pa. Thomas McCrackin, TO—Student at State College. Beryl Newcomer, TO—At home, Leckrone, Pa. Killian Rush, TO—Teaching at Eamberton, Pa. Iia Riffle, TO—Principal of Grammar Schools, McClellandtown, Pa. Nellie Riffle, TO—Student at California State Normal. Charles Seaton, TO—Principal of Schools at Republic, Pa. Russell Coffman, ’ll—Teacher in German Township. Emil'e Haines, ’ll—Teaching at Keckrone, Pa. Pearl Hostetler, ’ll—Clerk, Buffington Store. Vassie Kirby, ’ll—Clerk, Leckrone Store. B. S. Newcomer, ’ll—Taking Post Graduate Commercial. Helene Riffle, ’ll—Teaching at Footedale, Pa. Charles Taylor, ’ll—Teaching at Ronco, Pa. Norbett Williams, ’ll—In employ of Greensboro Gas Company. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS CARL BEMIES..... ODESSA NEWCOMER JEWEL McCOMBS___ . President . Secretary' Treasurer V O'£ 3. S J-3 7 f 9 O (Hflmmerrial Commercial education, in the Public Schools, is an important factor. Many of our largest cities maintain a separate High School (or students pursuing this course. Among such cities may be mentioned Mew York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, Syracuse and St. Douis. Met only the high schools but our largest colleges and universities maintain a Department of Commerce in which several hundred students are enrolled. The Wharton School of Finance of the University of Pennsylvania i ffers a similar course. The University of Vermont, the University of Denver, Dartmouth, Temple, Juniata, Dickinson, and Mt. Union Colleges each year graduate many students who have specialized along this line. To a student expecting to enter college, yet desiring a business training, the Commercial Course offers many advantages. By electing certain subjects from the Classical Department such as Batin, German. Physics, Chemistry, etc., one may enter college without conditions. The State Universities of Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Vermont; Northwestern, Drake, Baker, Lawrence and Leland Stanford Junior Universities allow credit for Shorthand toward their Bachelor degree in Teachers’ College. To the student who is to enter upon a business career, the commercial course offers his sole reasonable hope of success. The person who understands Shorthand and Typewriting, or Bookkeeping, thoroughly— not merely a passing knowledge of the subject—need never be out cf employment. The Remington Typewriter Co. alone, last year, placed over eight thousand persons in remunerative office positions. In ti e M. H. S. Commercial Department there were nineteen students the past year; two post-graduates, six seniors, one sophomore, and ten freshmen. Two of the seniors secured very desirable positions before graduating and their work is being performed in an acceptable manner. Four new Remington typewriters w'ere purchased during the year lor this department, and touch typewriting is now being taught from the slandard keyboard. The Palmer Method of Business Writing has been introduced and Certificates in Penmanship, signed by A. N. Palmer, are issued to pupils who satisfactorily complete the exercises. Additional Certificates in Bookkeeping are awarded by The South-Western Publishing Co. Free assistance in securing employment is given by this Company to a holder of one of these certificates The Commercial organization consists of President. B. S. Newcomer; Vice President, Michael Girod, and Secretary, Gertrude Campbell. The Commercial motto is “Onward is our aim,” and the colors are Blue and Gold. MOCK TRIAL CAST MOCK TRIAL n Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt Boyle, Plaintiff, vs. } CASK. Carrie Nation McWilliams, Defendant. State of Pennsylvania,) ’ t o- W11 County of Fayette, Before me, Jim Huhn, an Alderman in and for the city of McClel landtown, County of Fayette, State of Pennsylvania, personally ap peared Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt Boyle, who being duly sworn oi affirmed according to law, deposes and says that: Carrie Marion Me Williams did maliciously and with intent brutally assault him on the evening of February 10, 1912, in the Public Square of McClellandtown depriving him of one half ol his mustache, and causing the loss of his famous horse “Bill,” valued at $3.61, contrary to the Acts of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in such cases made and pro vided, and further deponent saith not. WOODROW WILSON ROOSFVKLT BOYLE. Sworn or affirmed and subscribed before me this Eleventh day of February, A. T). 1912. JIM Ht'HN, Alderman. Judge, Jacobus Principalonius Sheets; Clerk, Armour Loudvoice Haines; Sheriff, Pavy Strongman Cree; Tipstaves, Chester Saylittle Wilson and Jacob Saytoomueh Newcomer. Court Interpreter, Charles Whistleit Babiarz. Court Stenographer, Walter Splashink Fairman. For Plaintiff, Attorney Wallace Lawspouter Robinson. For Defense, Attorney Dawson Windbag Miller. WITNESSES: For Plaintiff—Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt Boyle, William Jennings Bryan Cunningham, Henrietta Crossman Riffle, Grace George Hunt, Mayor Blankenburg Huhn, Patrick Sullivan Gadd, Patricia Killarney Ross. For Defendant—Carrie Nation McWilliams, Mrs. Eugene V. Delibs Moser, Lydia Pinkham Butler, Ludwig Von Douster Swivel . Moser, Cleopatra Peruna Malone, Cassandra Buz-Fuz Dove, Happv Hooligan Mike Girod. ICaurrnla £ taff Editor-in-chief, Car! Grove. Business Manager, Minor Franks. Literary Editor, Iphmer Wilson. Art Editor, Margaret Campbell. Statistical Editor, Edgar Shawmon. LITERARY SOCIETIES Both the Franklin and the Lanierian Literary Societies have done excellent work during the year. Many improvements have been made and several new customs have been established. Each Society held an Anniversary; the Franklins in honor of the birth of Benjamin Franklin, and the Lanierians in honor of the birth of Sidney Lanier. Invitations were sent to all the Alumni who had graduated before the organization of these Literary Societies and therein each was invited to become a Graduate Member of one or the other of the Societies. The following have been elected Graduate Members of the Lanierian Society; Ella Emery, Kathryn Emery, and Odessa Newcomer, all of the Class of 1909. Modest Newcomer and Jewell McCombs were elected to membership in the Franklin Society. Carl Bemies of the same class having become a Franklin during his Post Graduate Course there remain but two who have not yet expressed their preference. By permission from Dr. Thomas A. Edison the Franklins elected him an honorary member of their Society; The Lanierians elected as an honorary member of their Society l)r. Henry Van Dyke. The Public Joint Program, which was rendered on the evening of February 24, before an audience of 300 patrons and friends of the school, was a decided success in every way. The presiding officers of the Lanierian Society for the past year are in order: President, John Stetts; Secretary, Mildred Coffman; Edgar Shawmon, Blanche Riffle; Carl Grove, Caroline Weltner; Armour Haines, Floy Christopher. For the Franklin Society the following were officers; President, Iphmer Wilson; Secretary, Gertrude Campbell; Minor Franks, Irene Coffman; Michael Girod, Margaret Campbell ; Professor Sheetz, Esther Butler. At the beginning of the year we found the membership so large that we were obliged to hold the meetings in different rooms. However, the joint meetings at the end of every month were sufficient stimulus for the healthy rivalry which had hitherto existed when it was the custom for one Society to perform in the presence of the ether. On the 22nd of March an Inter-Society Contest was held, which was the most enthusiastic event of the year. The judges were S. F. Guy, Esq., Prof. Robert McCombs, and Mrs. B. S. Newcomer. The results were as follows: Franklin. Lanierian. Society Song ..................... 3 points 0 Recitation ..................... . 4 points 0 Essay..............................0 points 1 Oration ...........................0 points 4 Reading .......................... 2 points 0 Duet.............................. 0 points 4 Piano Solo ....................... 2 points 0 Quartet .......................... 0 points 4 Vocal Solo ....................... 0 points 2 Debate ......................... 4 points 2 Total...................15 17 it will be observed that each Society won five of the events; that the Lanierians won the contest by two points which w'ere allowed them from the debate which was won by the Franklins, and which counted for six points in the contest. FRANKLIN BASKETBALL TEAM Impher Wilson, (Captain , Center. Minor Franks, Left Guard. B. S. Newcomer (M’g’r), Right Guard. Dell Huston, Right Forward. Ray Lilley, Left Forward. Sidney Huhn, Substitute. LANIERIAN BASKETBALL TEAM Carl Grove, (Captain), Center. Samuel Sbarske, Left Guard. Edgar Cunningham, Right Guard. W. L. Robinson, Right Forward. Edgar Shawmon, Left Forward. George Riffle. Substitute. SCORES: First Game......................Franklins 22. Lanierians 13 Second Game.....................Franklins 47, Lanierians 14 LANIERIAN SONG There’s Mildred and Eddie, we all know that sound, Rifcht back by the furnace they’ie sure to be found; And Carrie the Suffragette leader of note, Who strongly declares she’s been robbed of her vote; '1 hen Caroline Weltner, beloved of “Cap,’’ Who thus lar has managed to keep from her ‘Pap“ And Sheriff” by Eda’s fair glances entrapped. Whose future we all know' is very well mapped; ’1 here’s A.ary Golemski and Anna who form With Gladys a trio who take you by storm. There’s Casey, the giant; look, look you, how tall! If he stumbled he surely would get a great fali. And little John Boyle who we all know would die. If parted one week from his “Susie Tonii.” Then comes Mary Miller, a fair little blonde, Who of P. S. Franks has always been fond. Now Jessie appears to be doing her best To capture the heart of the young Mr. West. While Alta declares the school licks, Since Sidney has left it to scatter extracts. And then there’s George Riffle, who strongly declares That he’ll not be caught by any girl’s snares. We all know Blanche Riffle, she with the sharp tongue; Beware of her boys, or your hearts will be wrung. Here comes Samuel Sbarske, of Edenborn fame, Who hopes in the future to win a great name. Now Floy, you be careful, leave Minor alone: If you go and take him, his mother will groan. There’s Bryan, and Ward, and Alice, and Ruth, Who all do guite well considering their youth. Come, Ida, take care; make your licks be the best, Or Jessie will certainly steal away West. There’s Cunningham, Haines, the two Gads and Glenn, Though now they’re but boys, they’ll sometime be men. Now Leckrone, to Asia ’s the best of all stores. For there lives the “Georgie” she greatly adores. Now Robinson, cut out your flirting, get busj, Or some one will surely steal little “Dutch Lizzie.” —Dawson Miller. Now Dawson, the fellow who made up this rhyme. Had lelt out his name, we noticed in lime; So the STAFF wrote six lines to make know n to you That Dawson our “Pal” ‘s a Lanierian, too. He drives a fine rig when he sports about, And that’s why with Blanche he cut Prof. R. out. —THE STAFF. FRANKLIN POEM Hail, to the Franklin, ever dear! Hong has she reigned supremely here. Hail to her colors, “Azure and White,” Emblem of Purity, Truth and Light, Hail to her motto, grand and true: “Faith is Duty;” We’ve kept it, too. Hail to the honor that we gained. When our hearts and minds were trained. Hail to the love the Franklins hold To their Society of old. Hail to the strength that we possess, Clearing the way as we progress. Hail to the future glories we’ll find When things of today are left behind. Hail to the power that made us strong, And brought us safely beyond all wrong. Hail to thee, most glorious year That shows old Franklin’s records clear. Hail, all hail, to the Franklin band. Theirs is a victor’s crown most grand. —Iphmer Wilson, T2. FRANKLIN SONG (Tune: The Monarch of the Woods.) Hurrah, for dear old F. L. S., Our dear Society. All hail, to dear old F. L. S., We’ll always loyal be. We’ll wave the “Azure and the White,” That dear old banner bright, And foremost in the van we’ll fight, As ages onward roll. For we’re our Alma Mater’s pride. The “Red and Black” we love. The “White and Azure” by its side, And no other can e’er wave above. FIRST CHORUS: Franklin, Franklin, Franklin, Franklin. It’s a grand old name, By it we’ll ever stand. We’ll be loyal and true to the end. [Repeat.] SECOND CHORUS: “Faith is Duty,” “Faith is Duty,” Grand old motto, grand. By it we’ll ever stand, We’ll be loyal and true to the end. [Repeat.] —Mabel Hunt, T4. YELL R a h—R a h—R a h. Rah, rah rah. Rah—Rah—Rah, Rah, rah rah. Zig, Zag, BOOM F-R-A-N-K-L-I-N Franklin, Franklin. Franklin. LANIERIAN SONG (Tune: The Fight Is On.) From M. H. S. our cheers and songs are ringing out To help us on and lead to victory. Dear M. H. S. has helped us all our honors win, Her praises sing in our Society. CHORUS: Lanierians are marching onward. To highest goals we lead the w ay. Our song we’re singing; our cheers are ringing; We’ve fought our battles day by day. Lanierians are marching onward. Beneath the banner “Red and White.” It will protect us; it will direct us. We’ll sing the victor’s song with might. We stand for truth and “Virtue lives beyond the grave,’ The motto that we hold the best of all. Will lead us on and win the day for M. H. S. With all our strength we answer duty’s call. When life is done and all have passed beyond the grave. The name we love, to highest points will soar. Lanierians will stand for battles fought and won; Her vict’ries won will stand for ever more. YELL Wah—Rah—Rah—Rah —Hoora! Wah-—Rah—Rah—Rah— Hoora! BOOM, (Whistle) M. H. S. Lanierian, Lanierian, Lanierian Musical Organizations (Motto: B sharp, B natural, but never B flat.) Music is distinctly a part of our High School existence. Besides our Alma Mater song. Ode to the Red and Black, McCIellandtown Orthographic song. Toast to M. H. S., etc., each Literary Society and each Class has its individual song. The “M. H. S. Waltz” composed and dedicated to our Alma Mater by Alumnus Ira N. Riffle received abundant applause at every rendition. QUARTET J. B. Sheetz, 1st Tenor. Sidney Huhn, 2nd Tenor. Charles Moser, 1st Bass. (phmer Wilson, 2nd Bass. OCTET Irene Coffman. Caroline Weltner. Mildred Coffman. Blanche Riffle. Sidney Huhn. B. S. Newcomer. Iphmer Wilson. J. B. Sheetz. ORCHESTRA Samuel Sbarske. Iphmer Wilson. Albert Lloyd. George Moser. Margaret Campbell, Pianist Edgar Shawmon. Sidney Huhn. Karl Kendall. J. B. Sheetz. Lanierian Soloist, Floy Christopher. McClellandtown Orthographic Song (Tune: Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys Are Marching.) Rally, comrades, old and young, loyai hearts and learned tongue, And be sure to bring your alphabet along To our Alma Mater’s name, sweet of sound and high in fame, Raise a roaring, soaring, orthographic song. CHORUS: M -c-C-l-e-l-l-a-n-d-t-o-w-n. ’Tis a pretty word to spell, ’tis a rousing word to yell. Within a land which like the end is all our own. There’s a big initial M, and a little letter c, And a C-l-e-l-l-a-n-d-t, all the world belongs to us. Can’t you see when spelling thus. That the little end upon it spells our o-w-n? M’s for merry, c's for cute, big C stands for constitute; L’s for love, and don’t you see we’ve three of those? E’s for eat, and a’s for ate, n’s for nice and d’s for date; But the end’s our o-w-n as everybody knows. l et our orthographic song, with the ages roll along, For our High School years have only just begun. Let our Alma Mater’s name, ever higher rise in fame, Till every land resounds the end She’s our ‘o-w-n. ” $Imyram (Enutmntmnrnt fExtrriapa (fcrrmmi (HmunaJjip i iigl) £ rl|iml iflrClrllatitomuu. $!a.. ©Ijureftay Etiming, April 25, 1U12. iStgh Srluml Uutliitug. MUSIC. Invocation.......................... Salutatory.......................... MUSIC. Franklin Oration.............. ..... Lanierian Oration...................... MUSIC. Commercial Honor Oration....... .... Valedictory......................... THESES: Education........................... Income Tax.......................... Ambition............................ Our U. S. History................... Rise and Fall of Civilization....... How the U. S. Became a Nation ...... Athens and Grecian Empire........... Ancient Rome........................ Writing............................. Commencement Address................ Presentation of Diplomas............ .....Rev. A. Auld .... Iphmer Wilson ......Dell Huston ...Edgar Shawmon Margaret Campbell . ... Minor Franks Gertrude Campbell Margaret Campbell . .. . Impher Wilson ......Minor Franks ......Dell Huston ......Albert Lloyd ........Carl Grove ..Edgar Showmon .....Irvin Keener . . Dr. Chas. C. Ellis .........Principal PROGRAM Class Day Exercises, Wednesday Evening, April 24, 1912. In the Brotherhood Hall. MUSIC. Address of Welcome..............................Gertrude Campbell History............................................Edgar Shawmon MUSIC. Class Poem.................................................Albert Lloyd Prophecy.........................Minor Franks. Margaret Campbell MUSIC. Class Oration..........................................Car! Grove Presentation.................................................Dell Huston MUSIC. Class Will..................................................Irvin Keener Alma Mater Song.................................................. SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 21, 1912. Baccalaureate Sermon................................ Rev. Spence Senior Class Play “THE SOPHOMORE” Brotherhood Building, May 9, 1912) Dramatis Personae Robert Stewart, Sophomore star fullback on football team ...................................................Dell Huston Bud” Kennedy, captain football team..................Iphmer Wilson • Kink” Bannister, ] fProf. Robinson Reddy” Simms, 1 ..............Sophomores .... ... . . Carl Grove ‘Dutch” Hendricks,] [Irvin Keener Buster Brown, manager of team..........................Minor Franks Livingstone, head coach of team.......................Edgar Shawmon Owl Griggs, a “greasy grind”...........................Albert Lloyd Prof. Alden, MA., BB., Prof, of Physics................Prof. Sheetz Hope Alden, his daughter...........................Gertrude Campbell Aunt Mary Scott j Relatives of J Margaret Campbell Cousin Matilda Dwiggensj Aldens, (Esther Butler Violet, servant at Alden’s house.......................Mabel Hunt A COLLEGE COMEDY IN THREE ACTS. ACT I—Physics Room, Lakeville University. ACT II—Study of Prof. Alden’s house. ACT III—Office of Athletic Association.......... OFFICERS: Business Manager..................... Assistant Manager.................... Property Manager..................... Stage Manager........'............... Coach................................ Edgar Shawmon ....Dell Huston ...Minor Franks ......Carl Grove ....Prof. Sheetz WALTER ELIJAH FAIRMAN Walter Elijah Fairman was born at Northfield, Mass., January 4. 1888. He prepared for college at Powers Institute, Bernardston, Mass., and, after completing a course at the Haven Business College, entered Oskaloosa College, Iowa. Upon graduation he received the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy. Mr. Fairman has had a year’s practical office experience with the W. P. Silk C’o., Connecticut, and was for a time stenographer for Governor E. S. Draper. He holds a special Teachers’ Penmanship Certificate and has taught in the public schools of Pennsylvania for the past four years, coming to McClellandtown from Eew-istown. ALBERT MONTGOMERY Albert Montgomery was born at Worthville, Pennsylvania, attended public schools of his native town until fifteen years of age. Engaged in teaching. In 1894 graduated from Clarion S. N. S. In 19 � .) graduated from Wooster University, receiving the degree of B. S. Since that time he had been teaching in various parts of the state until called to the supervisorship of the Herman Township Schools. Jacob Burkholder Sheets Jacob Burkholder Sheetz, the only sen of Volnoy and Mary Sheetz, v as born at Red Run, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, September 24, ISS3, The early years of his life were spent on his father’s farm, where he developed a true love for Nature in its various manifestations, and at the same time became familiar with the flora and fauna of the place which were afterwards made the subjects of many an interesting investigation and personal study. He attended the Grammar School of his home town and the Stare Normal School at Millersville, Pa. At the age of seventeen he hagai teaching in the public Schools of the county, where he taught four years, two being at SiHer Hill, and two as principal of the Muddy Creek Schools. In the meanwhile he pursued a preparatory course at Franklin and Marshall Academy, from which he was graduated in 1905. In the tail of the same year he entered Franklin and .Marshall College, and w as graduated in the Class of 1909, receiving his A. B. degree. Shortly after his graduation he took charge of the Classical Department of McClellandtown High School, which position he held for one year. In the fall of 1910 he succeeded to the principalship ot the s me institution and was re-elected principal in '911. Professor Sheetz is a member of the German Reformed Church, and has always shown great interest in church and Sunday School work. He is also an active member of the National Educational Association, and the Pennsylvania State Educational Association, having attended both meetings during the year, the former at San Francisco, California, and the latter at Philadelphia, Pa. His summer vacations are usually spent in traveling. During the 1: st vacation he covered over 9,000 miles of the western United States, 3 i0 miles having been made on foot with camera in hand, where in company with Drs. Frank P, Molton and George Davis, of the Hartford High School, Conn., and Dr. Gotfried Holt of North Dakota University he made scientilic investigations of the places visited, and returned with 250 photographs to corroborate the results of his investigation and for illustration in his class room wmrk. Prof. Sheetz is the inventor of several laboratory appliances, also of a very important camera attachment. He contributes to several magazines, and is a great friend of athletics, being a wearer of his College Monogram which was awarded to him in baseball. He expects to take his A. M. degree at a German University in a few years. WALLACE LEHR ROBINSON Wallace Lehr Robinson was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on the twenty-ninth o! April, 1892. Upon completion of the work of tin-common schools he entered the High School of that city and was graduated in June. 1907. In the fall of the same year he entered Franklin and Marshall College, pursuing the Classical Course, and received the degree of A. B. in 1911. At the opening of the school year lie took charge of the Classical Department of the McClelland town High School. During the past two summers Mr. Robinson has been connected with the Pennsylvania Chautauqua at Mt. Gretna, Pennsylvania. He contemplates doing post-graduate work at the University of Pennsyl rania this summer, the work leading to the degree of Master of Arts. GERTRUDE MARIE CAMPBELL Leckrone, Pa. FRANKLIN (1) Class Secretary; (2) Mock Trial; Girl’s Basketball Team; (3) Secretary; Senior Play; Class Night Address of Welcome. “Dodie” True blue as the skies are her eyes. Her manner and air so demure. Her so il sweet and pure, Her heart ever true, And her hands always ready to do The jolliest pranks Till we infer She’s a peg worth hanging to. Here’s to her. MARGARET EVANGELIST CAMPBELL Leckrone, Pa. FRANKLIN fl) Class Treasurer; (2) Mock Trial; Girl’s Basaetball Team; (3) Class Play; Art Editor of Laureola; Class Prophet; Commercial Honor Oration. (2) (3) Pianist. “May” When gentle fingers touch the keys. And floating out upon the breeze Come tones so fairv-1 life and sweet; If then fhe player you should meet. Serenely gaze into her eyes, ’Tis “May,”' at once you’fl recognize. She’s loving, cheerful, loyal, fund, And truer friend you’ll never find. Her favorite name we cannot tell, Ilut think she likes Prof, .pretty well. BAMUEL MINOR FRANKS Uniontown, Pa. FRANKLIN (l)Class Poet; (2) Class Treasurer; !ock Trial; (3) Class Poet; Class Play; Business Manager Laureola; Franklin Basketball Team; Class Prophet; Valedictorian. “Balsinger” When this boy a Freshman was, He was so awful green He didn’t know the Ace of Spades. The Temspot or the Queen. He went to all his classes, ’Cause his mamma told him to. He loved his teachers one and all, As all good boys should dOv CARL CLIFFORD GROVE McClellardtown, Pa. LANIER! AN ff) CTass President; (2) Class l!:-s-tcrian; Slieriff in Mock Trial; Editor-in-chief of Laureoli Staff; Member of l.anierian Debating Team; Class Oration ; Class Play. ••Sheriff-’ Oh, my! Oh, myf This poor young: man; He came to awful grief. He tried and tried and nearly cried. But could not find relief. He led an awful, awful life Without his turtle dove. But now poor ‘'Sheriff is full of life.; He has found another love. DELL C. HUSTON i ' _ McClellandtown, Pa. FRANKLIN (1) Vice President; (2) Mock Trial; basketball Team; (2) Franklin Debating Team; Franklin Basketball Team; Frahklih Oration; Class Play; Class Night. “Philosopher’ When this lad a Sophomore was, Wise as wise could be. He used to puff his little pipe. A thorough sport was he. He liked to cut his classes. Play hook at every chance; But when his papa found it out, You bet this boy did dance. IRVIN L. KEENER McClellandtown, Pa. LANIERI AN (1) Class Treasurer; (2) Mock Trial; (3) ('lass Play; Class Night. “Fbeneezer” When this chap came to M. H. S. He locked pretty green I guess; He hung around the place awhile, r:ting shorthand by the mile, Ar.d on the Remington he thumped, While the others played and romped; But since a pedagogue he is, Wielding birch-rods is his “biz.” ALBERT LEO LLOYD Lewistown, Pa. FRANKLIN 11) (2) Lewistown High School; 13) Glass Play; Class Day Poet; Quartet; Orchestra. ‘Pudie” He makes artistic flourishes, His music gives us joy. He’s very fond of sauerkraut. His favorite name is Floy. He is a real lady’s man, And also Class Day Poet, He plays the sweet harmonica; I tell you he can blow it. EDGAR OMER SHAWMON' Masontown, Pa. LAN1ERI AN ( D Vice President.; (2) Class Precedent ; Mock Trial; l.anierian Debating Team; Lanierian Basketball Team; Class Historian; Class Play Statistical Editor of the I.aureola; Lanierian Oration. • At” When this boy a Freshman was. He went upon a mash. With a fair young maiden He certainly made a splash Yon found him daily in the halls His loved one by his side. But when he found some one obiectecL. Qt grief he almost died- (PHMER A. WILSON Smithfield, Pa. FRANKLIN (2) Class Poet; Captain Basketball Team; Mock Trial; (3) Franklin Debating Team; Class President; Literary Editor of Laureola; Class Play; Class Night, Salutatorian, “Cap” this fellow loafed around the place. All through his Sophomore year; He took the Academic course. The Profs he didn’t fear. He used to come at ten o’clock. A title ride, a litle walk, Rut the sport that he likes best Is being in the hammock, Taking lots of rest. SUSIE FLOY CHRISTOPHER McClellandtown. Pa. LANIERIAN Graduated in Academic Course 1910. Taking Post Graduate Course in Co :i-mercial Department “Minerva” She sings so strangely sweet, As everybody knows. Her lips are cherry-kissed, Her cheeks a blushing rose, lie dedicates to her his songs. And cne some day may read If you will be my ‘Queen of Heart-. I’lJ be your ‘Jack’ indeed.” B. S. NEWCOMER McClellanjtown. Pa. FRANKLIN Graduated in Academic Course, 1911. Taking Post Graduate Course in Commercial Department. “B” This boy, whose name is “B,” Is a good sport you’ll agree. He lives down on a farm; He’d never do you harm. His stature isn't very tall. He’s shaped much like a basket ball. He plays sometimes, but that is ail; For since this land is always free. We’ll quit right here and let him “B.” Alumni Roasts Carl Bemies—Still hatching chickens out of glass eggs; is interested in the Newcomers. Marguerite Dearth—Sweet as the music she sings. Nicholas Delzingro—Ambition should have been his name. Catherine Emery—Nature never framed a woman's heart of prouder stuff than this. Ella Emery—She believes women should vote. Jewell McCombs—One of the most popular fellows about the place. Maud Newcomer—As sweet as a peach and in love. Odessa Newcomer-Cod made her what she ’s and Carl thinks He made no other. Donna Butler—1 gaze in wonder on the world and turn to ‘Si.” Hoy Christopher—He dedicates his songs to me. Josephus Huhn—City fellow. Harry Molten—Very popular with the ghls ct the Normal. Ben MeCrackin—Girls! Beware. Tom MeCrackin—Still laughs as much as ever. Beryl Newcomer—A friendly smile and dark eyes, too Lillian Rush—A girl that is worth knowing. Ira Riffle—MARRIED. Nellie Riffle—O. say, Prof., don’t you love me any more? Charles Seaton—Not married but willing to be. Russell Coffman—Jack of all trades, he still has a specialty—a girl. Emilie Haines—Bob will get you yet. Pearl Hostetler—A smile from her has made many a fellow feel like a millionaire. Vassie Kirby—Cneer up, Vassie, this is Leap Year. B. S. Newcomer—A royal son of his father and his country. Helene Riffle—To feel the warmth of her sunny smile, will tighten the pain of any trial. Charles Taylor—His oratory makes him popular; his poetry, famous; his songs, renowned. Norbett Williams—Still deals in gas, natural, and “hot air.” Sohpomore Roasts Mildred Coffman—To love is all of life. Caroline Weltner—Center of attraction of the Sophomore class. Sarah Malone—All Rhoads lead to High House. Jessie McWilliams—Has decided to go West. Bertha Rockwell—I don’t like the boys very much. Etta Dove—Mike’s old love. tela Emery—Thinking seriously of going West. Asia Ross—There’s nothing like a hearty laugh. Dawson Miller—I say, as other groat men have said. Armour Haines—Fireman tor classical department. Pavy Cre—“I believe them punkins are about ready to husk.” Sidney Huhn—Some basketball sport. John Boyle—The lad that will some day spoil Jack Johnson’s record Thomas McGinty—Still sleeping. Dick Gray—Thinks he’s too good to live on earth, so he’s trying to invent an aeroplane. Bernice Ross—Sometimes gets cross because Mike wants to boss. Freshman Roasts C rrie Moser—' Deceive your mouth and you lose one-half cf your looks.” Michael Giiod— I believe I’ve gotten to like Doves.” Mabel Hunt—“Hoys are such fakes, hut they’re something to pass away time with.” ( corge Ri fle—“I like basketball, hut its nowhere when Violet is around.” Rebecca Newcomer—“Gee, 1 feel so much like my name suggests. Harold Gadd—“Gwendoyln is all right, but I m always left.” iiene Coffman—‘1 wonder where Dell will take me when I die?” Anna Golernski—“I’d like to find a fellow that don’t deceive his looks. ’ Paul West—“If Jessie likes me, she don't show it.” Nellie Coldren—“I like to eat chicken with gravy; but I best like the chicken with Pavv.” Ward Newcomer—“Judge a woman by what she weighs, more so than by w hat she looks.” Samuel Sbaiske—“I’d like to lose my arthmethic every day, if Blanch- is sitting in front.” Alta Keener— Boys are all alike, so any one will suit me. Karl Kendall—' Believe nothing of what the women do, and less what they say.” George Moser—“Be the girls ever so pretty, there’s no girl like Margaret.” Esther Butler—“Now, if I can capture Marshall, I’ll have all the class presidents.” Joseph Gadd—“Carrie, Carrie, oh, Carrie, my dear, if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t flunk Latin.” Blanche Riff.e—“Gee! I’d like to live in Lancaster, with Robinson always near.” Jacob Newcomer—“Blanche is the dearest, cutest, best looking biped I ever saw.” Ruth Morris—“Hurry, Jacob! Hurry! E’er Chester comes first.” Maude Keener—‘ There’s no one like Ward.” Ray Lilley—“First thoughts linger, Alta dear.” Eda Alton—“Carl, dear, to whom will I give my heart when you've left M. H. S.?” Emmett Casey—“I wonder if I’m pretty? Mary Brooks— Ralph, dear Ralph. Will he ever propose?” Mary Miller—“It would break my heart if I had a fellow.” Andrew Zoldos—“If walking straight makes the man, then I’m a woman.” Jennie Shaw—“I wonder why Robinson’s quit coming?” Edgar Cunningham—‘Bernice, I’ll always be true.” Cladys McCrackin—“Get out! I’m coming.” Charles Marshall Moser—“What’s in a name? He whom we call a rose, by any other name would be just as sweet.” Celia Gadd—“If I only had some sweet fellow how happy I would lie.” Glenn Emery— Jennie, Jennie, wilt thou ever be true?” Mary Golernski—“If I can’t be nothing 1 won't be anything.” Chester Wilson—“I believe I’m getting sleepy. Alice Kenison—“Don’t get excited; I’ll get there.” Bertha Kenison—“If you w'ant to be pretty, think so and you are. Bryan Christopher—“Thou ivee, tiny, little beastie.” Willis Newcomer—“The saddest words just off the bat. are just these three, ‘I’ve lost Cap.’” Charles Babiarz—“Gladys, oh, Gladys; to you I’ll be true.” PHYLUM CLASS ORDER FAMILY GENUS SPECIES EXAMPLE MUSICALIA 1 1 Grarefulia Loveamuch Capius Caroline Weltner i INLOVRIA .( 1 Cutekidla Didlovia Edgarus M ildred Coffman GOODGIRLIA 1 i 1 Sweetlipsiae Couldlovia Mikeius Etta Dove 1 I Timidiae J ikeanmch Pavius Asia Ross r i ( 1 Zoldoslae Melikee. Andrew us Bernice Ross ! RLUFFIA J Automobiliae Pufferus Rmokerus Harry Gray SOI HOMORAT A - Sw'ELLHEADlA 1 HOTAIRIA j i i A Notbigiae Hidefastia Billius John Boyle I I i Playfiddleae Hardluckia Witbgirlia Sidney T-Tuhri | [ Muchbrainia Sauer krautieus Limburgercheesius Dawson Miller 1 BIGFOOLIA J i Poeticalae Ohickenus Roasticus Armour Haines I 1 Hayseediae Asiaticus 1 overus Pavy Cree WINDBAG1A ( Algebraidae Westia Paul ius Jessie McWilliams 1 TALKMUCHIA I.eokronlae Literaria Cuttyus Ida Emerv I 1 I SnfTragettao Plasterns Oncheeldus Sarah Malone JACOB BURKHOLDER SHEETZ A TOAST TO M. H. S. (Air: Old Black Joe.) Time holds the world o’er the dim abyss of space, Life plunges on in its mist-enshrouded race, But love is sure, and our love for her is strong. So here’s a toast for M. H. S., a toast and song. CHORTTS: We love her, we love her, And our hearts shall never fail; So here’s a toast to M. H. S., All hail, all hail. Long may she live in a still eternal youth; Lay stone on stone of an everlasting truth, Building the house that was never made with hands; So here’s a toast to M. H. S. from all the lands. HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY YELL Zippi—yeppi—lepida—zam Hoki—poki—mil lime—yam Rod i—modi—metaza—da McClellandtown High School, Rah—rah—rah. Colors: Red and Black. Motto: Scientia est potestas. FACULTY. JACOB B. SHEETZ, A. B., Principal, Science and Mathematics. WALLACE L. ROBINSON, A. B., History and Languages. WALTER E. FAIRMAN, Ph. 6., M. C. S., Commercial Subjects. BERT MONTGOMERY, B. S., Supervising Principal of Twp. CLEMENT GREGG LEWELLYN, County Superintendent. DIRECTORS JOHN F. McCRACKEN. President. DELBERT A. HUHN, Vice President. FRANK B. LOUCKS, Secretary. WILLIAM J. FRANKS. Treasurer. W. P. KEENER. DAVID W. POUNDSTONE. JAMES W. BARBER. Vol. 23, No. 17. One Cent. F L Y P A P E H (� you aren't stuck on it, don t buzz) McClellandtown. Pa., April 17, 1912. -- FLY PAPER Published weakly except during cold weather and the dog-days. Harold Gad-fly.............President Dawson Mothmiller.............Editoi EDITORIAL Stick-to-it-ive-ness is a state nt mind worth acquiring. If you, gentle reader, are not yet struck on a fair maiden, a handsome fellow, a job, oi something else, our Fly Paper comes fresh and sticky from the press ever} week for a cent; subscribe now. It is an excellent thing to get stuck on. Flies prefer it to a bald head. FLY TRAPS AND CATCHES If “Bill” were to balk, would Joe Gadd him? If Prof, were to lose Elizabeth, would Mabel Hunt? If a Rose from the Dell made Esther look sour, would a Ray from the moon make Lilley a sun-flower? If the Mock Trial was a cunning sham (Shem), was Edgar a Cunningham (Ham)? If Fairman poured 24 drops from the spire, would 24 Sheetz make a quire? • Did Mildred w'hat Eddie said when the chair didn’t Rock-well? When the Miller can’t grind celery, does he Blanche it? When Jessie is east, is Paul West? If Sidney is keen, is Alta Keener? No, but she keeps a Huhn (hewin’). If the water that Fairman threw was cold, why didn’t John Boyle it? Would Mike intensify his love. If he Etta Dove? OBITUARY Basket Ball, only son of Brutal ism and School Spirit, died Aug. 28, 1911. Flir Tation, youngest daughter of Fiont Window and Outer Hall, died suddenly April 23, after an illness of eight months. WANT COLUMN Wanted—By the firm of Boyle, Cree and Haines, pasture during the summer for “Bill.” Wanted—Job as a policeman; ex perienced. Prefer duty at a court house or Dove cote. Mike Girod. Rooms-to-let—In the upper story. Apply, D. W. M. 1-ost—Somewhere in the High School building, a heart. Reward offered. E. O. Shawmon. Found—A “Cap,’ handsome and be-- oming. For further information call on Caroline. ADVERTISEMENTS Livery and Exchange Stables—Cae sar Ponies, Cicero Horses and Trots for sale or exchange. Cree Boyle, Peanut. Pa. Uneeda Biscuit—Flavoring extracts, also music in bottles and liniment. Apply, “Sid” Huhn, Smithfield, Pa Gents’ Neckwear—Ties and Cravats, 57 varieties. Prof. Sheetz, Corner Main Street and Sangston’s Alley. Money to Loan—Large and small sums, in amounts from $5.91 to $6.00. Security, judgment note or mortgage. Sophomore Investment Co., 1913 Olive Avenue. Talking Machines — latest style, with good records; some slightly used. Carrie Mose Foolish Dictionary (Being an exhaustive reference to certain terms which are uncertain in meaning.) ALUMNI—From alum, a substance used in tanning, and ni (nigh) ne.xr by. Tanning kids near by. ANGLE—A term used in geometry, as right, acute, etc. (See Angel). ANGEL—A term used in High School, right and cute; often right cute. (See Blanche). BLUFF—The nest egg of a “Zip.” BILL A lean and lanky, long-eared, one-eyed, ringboned, spavined, bobtailed, broncho bucking Caesar pony. BRAINS Substance varying inversely as the square of the amount that the thinker thinks he has. BALD HEAD—A skating rink for mosquitoes. ( ASS MEETING—Recently contrived spoon-holder; place where lines repel and unlikes attract. CAESAR—The man who caused ntanv ponies to he broken in. t'UTE—An adjective modifying the noun Esther. CHICKEN ROAST- -An event that comes-off once a year, and is come to through mud. CONSTANTLY—An adverb often modifying the verb “disputing.” (Especially on Class Pin questions). DATE—Botanically a sweet fruit; chronologically, a combination of figures; highschoologically, “Coin’ tonight?” “Yes.” “With me?” No.” DUST—Mud with the juice squeezed out. (See mud). EVOLUTION—A theological dispute thoroughly confirmed by the illustrations in this book to be true. EXCUSE CARD—A peculiar sort of rain-check, admitting “Bin” to the pasture. FLUNK—I Jick of horse, lack of saddle, or faulty riding. FEET—Three component parts of a linear yard. Two of Prof’s would constitute a school yard. FRESHMAN—An ameboid protozoan; one celled animalcule; protoplasmic infusorian. Scientifically designated “Greenie.” Freshman Statistics “Continued FAVORITE EXPRESSION FAVORITE DRINK HOBBY My Stars! Cocoa Breaking Hearts Oh Heck! Soda Water Music My Governors! Popcorn Tea Playing Baseball Oh! Joy! Orangeade Playing Piano Gosh-dang-it! Coffee Going to Parties Oh! Joy! Nitric Acid Basketball Games Oh! Joy! Water Music V.Xot to be printed) Nitric Acid Studying (?) Con-telted! Beet Juice Talking honest! Cocoauut Milk Chewing Gum Oh! Drum! H..O Studying ( ?) Oh! Glory! Lemonade Blind Man’s Bluff For Pardon’s Sake! Spice Wood Tea Talking Cheese and Crackers! Apple Butter Tea Building Fences Oh! My Heart! Coco-Cola Music Quit It! HjO Writing Oh! Gee! Ice Water Latin Oh! Jumbo! Hot Water Eating Candy Yes, Boy! Sugar Water Beer Hunting Wild (Deal Gee Whiz! Banana Cider Giraffe Fishing For the 1-ove of Mike! Butt ermilk Spooning with Girls Womanation Hot Turpentine Laughing Oh, Yes Sir! Hot Water Kissing Girls Oh, No Sir! Sweet Milk Sleeping By Heck! Polinka Music (Not to be printed) Sky Water Scrubbing Looking Dumb! Plain Water Quiet in School Don’t You Know! Sugar Water Working Go to. .. . the Deuce! Wine Baseball Sic, Tige, he bit your uncle! Ginricky Feeding My Face By Gum! Dobre Polinka Playing Football Cut It! Blathermilk Teasing Robbie Oh! I Say! Pop Going to School ( ?) Blame It! H,0 Watching the Moon l et Us Vote! Pasteurized Kisses Man-hating Well, I Guess! Water Rubbing Snuff Honk! Honk! Cream Watching Maude Fiddle-sticks! Peruna Eating Pretzels Tobacco Juice! Castoria Throwing Bouquets Farewell, farewell, to readers dearT If in this little book you’ve found A pleasant thought or word of cheer, Don’t fail to pass the book around. Don’t view it with a critic’s eve. We’ve done he best we could; Just pass our imperfections by, And tell the folks it’s good. Class of 1912. Farewell and be happy.