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

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1917 volume:

Published by CLASS OF 1918 Of GERMAN TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL McClellandtown VOLUME VIII. Pa. DEDICATION To GEORGE C. BROWN, ALBERT YANCHUS JOSEPHUS BAER EDDIE JANKEY CHARLES WEIMER TONY CAVALCANTE SONS of OUR ALMA MATER who loyally responded to the COUNTRY’S CALL; we affectionately dedicate this volume of the LAUREOLA. Respectfully, —2— CLASS OF 1918. We present to you the EIGHTH edition of the LAUR-EOLA which has been prepared with the hope that in some small way it would be worthy of our ALMA MATER; that it would give a view of the past; a glimpse of the present; and show a portion, at least, of what we hope to be. In it we have sincerely tried to portray High School life and spirit as it really is at German Township High. If it brings to mind pleasant memories and inspires a growing love for our ALMA MATER, our labors shall not have been in vain. —4— CALENDAR. Oct. 2, 1916.—First Semester began. No. 29, 1916.—Play McClellandtown Public Schools. Dec. 9, 1916.—Community Day. Dec. 13, 1916.—Local Institute began. Dec. 21, 1916.—Christmas Programme rendered. Dec. 25, 1916.—Christmas Vacation began. Jin. 1, 1917.—Second Semester began. Jan. 11, 1917.—Local Institute, lecture by Strickland Gillihan. Feb. 15, 1917.—“Savageland,” athletic play, rendered. Mar. 23, 1917.—“Kicked Out of College,” Junior Play. Mar. 27, 1917.—Community lecture, “Wireless.” Mar. 30, 1917.—Senior Dance. Apr. 27, 1917.—Alumni Panquet. May 24, 1917.—May Day Exercises, athletic field. June 8, 1917.—Senior Play. June 9, 1917.—Senior Vacation begins. June 15, 1917.—Class Night. June 17, 1917.—Baccalaureate Sermon, by Rev. H. W. Vincent, D. D. June 18, 1917.—Commencement. —5— COLORS—Red and Black. MOTTO—Scientia est potestas. FACULTY. J. B. Sheetz, A. B„ Principal..... R. E. Rudisill, A. B„ Vice-Principal R. R. McCcmbs, A. B............... S. R. Henning, A. B.............. I. N. Riffle...................... Minnie Hoover..................... Marguerite Dearth ................ Lillian Rush...................... Bess Boger........................ Modest Newcomer.................. .........Chemistry and German .........Geometry and Physics ..........Department of Latin ....Department of Agriculture ......Commercial Department ..........Med., Hist, and Math. ............Rhetoric and Lit. ..........Biology and Algebra ........Commercial Department American Lit. and Modern Hist. SCHOOL DIRECTORS. D. B. Christopher, President. Guy Warman, Vice President. D. A. Huhn, Secretary. J. R. Barber, Treasurer. D. W. Poundstone. Dr. J. Holmes Sangston. T. N. Hartley. HIGH SCHOOL SONG. (Unison. Moderato) The school we love the best, is German Township High, And far above the rest, her flag shall always fly. We’ll guard her emblem well, that none may float ahead Of Alma Mater’s banner fair, the Black and Red. (HARMONY—LOUD) O! Black and Red we love thy fair, fair folds; A treasure that each son and daughter sacred holds. Then proudly wave as years go fleeting by The emblem of our dear old German Township High. (UNISION—MAESTOSO) Hail to the Alma Mater that we love, And love her well, as each can tell. Hail to the flag that floats above them all, The Black and Red must float ahead. Hail to the motto that we love the best, “Scientia potestas est.” Wave Red and Black forever, Falter may you never, Dear Old German Township High! Thy praises we will sing, 0! Alma Mater dear, Our songs and cheers shall ring, for you from year to year The lessons we have learned, in life shall be our guide, And may we all, at duty’s call turn back with pride. —J. B. Sheetz. PROGRAM COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 18, 1917. High School Auditorium. Music March High School Orchestra Invocation Salutatory Lanierian Oration Music Franklin Oration . . . Thomas Ray Show Valedictory Music Commencement Address . Music Alma Mater Song School Presentation of Diplomas ‘‘Farewell Alma Mater” . . Principal Class Benediction CLASS NIGHT EXERCISES. FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 15, 1917. Music Class Oration ...................... Mildred McCracken Class Poem .......................... Mabel Newcomer Class Prophets. . .Sara Dearth, Frances Ward, Eddie Jankey Class Diagnosis ........................ Harold Kelley Class Advertiser.......................Lauretta Kenison Female Quartette—Sara Dearth. Meryl Kendall, Elizabeth Mildred McCracken Class Picture........................Arnold Poundstone Class Chronicle.................................. Pearl McWilliams Class Calendar ........................ Corrine Baer Class Will......................................Clifton Bemies Male Quartet— Harry Kendall, Wm. Talbott, Sylva Gray, Chas. Patterson Presentation ...................................... . .. .Emilie Hostetler, Hazel McCombs, Albert Yanchus Mantle Oration ........................William Talbott Junior Response..........................George Brown Class Song Master of Ceremonies.........................Sylve Gray SUNDAY EVENING, JUNE 17, 1917 Baccalaureate Sermon.........Rev. Harry W. Vincent, D.D. —9— JUNIOR CLASS. MOTTO—Nulla vestigia retrorsum. COLORS—Gold and White. CLASS FLOWER—Yellow Tulip. YELL. Boom-jicker-boom! Boom-jicker-boom! Boom-jicker-ricker-jicker! Boom! Boom! Boom! Sis-boom-Bah!—1918! Rah-Rah-Rah! CLASS OFFICERS. Robert McClelland Josephus Baer Mary Ant am .... Ruth Ganoe....... James E. Provance Ebert Rider...... Dessa Willard Lois Taylor...... .....President , Vice-President .....Secretary Asst. Secretary ..... Treasurer ...... Marshal .....Historian .......... Poet LAUREOLA STAFF. J. E. Provance...................Editor-In-Chief George C. Brown................ Business Manager Joe Baer............................... Athletic Manager Ruth Ganoe ................. Statistical Editor Elizabeth Sbarske...............Literary Editor Meryl Carpenter......................Art Editor —li— —12— JUNIOR POEM. Nineteen Eighteen! Nineteen Eighteen! Let thy colors proudly wave, We, for love of you, in union, Every storm would staunchly brave. Tell to us, each one, our duty; Point to us the higher goal, Show the fields that need be conquered, And assign for us each role. That we might with greater wisdom And with finer skill and power Render o our Alma Maer For her sake, her victor’s flower. Wave, old Gold and White, forever, None from you will ere turn back; Still you must in greater glory Wave beside the Red and Black. Class of Nineteen Hundred Eighteen! May your conquests ever glow With the light of faithful service Where on life’s broad seas you go. Brave in spirit, humble always; When thy call to do is heard At thy service we are ready, Whisper but to us the word. —Lois E. Taylor. It now becomes the privilege of the Class of 1918 to write its own history in its own book, and it is but natural that we should tell of some of our struggles and successes. The Class of 1918 has always ably held its place in its Alma Mater’s activities. When we consider that a departure from the usual custom resulted in a Junior basketball captain on the boys’ teams during the season of 1916, that the 1918 football captain is a Junior, that the 1918 baseball captain will be a Junior, that the president of the Athletic Association is a Junior, that the 1916 Franklin Basketball captain was a Junior, that most of the gold medals won in the Fayette County Interscholastic meet in 1916 were won by Juniors, that the captain of the Cadet Corps is a Junior, that our class has furnished half of the player sfor the 1917 football and basketball teams, we must conclude that there is some athletic ability worthy of note incorporated within the body of the class whose colors are Gold and White. But while part of our class has been actively engaged making athletic history for us, the rest have not been idle. In literary activities our class has been even stronger than in athletics. 1918 has always taken great interest in any literary work that was carried on within the societies. Many of the society officers were Juniors. During our three years in High School, many of our members have distinguished themselves upon the stage in plays. Also our class gave a college play, entitled “Kicked Out of College,” during the year, which showed that the class had splendid talent in dramatic work. Our class is represented on the High School Orchestra, and, intellectually, our class has had few equals in recent years. Of the forty-eight members who have been enrolled in our class in the fall of 1914, there remain thirty-four who will run the last lap of the race next year. Three years ago, we entered the old German Township High and were doubtless marked by the “greenness” of our looks, but struggling with might and main, we, finally, reached the third step of the High School ladder which we today occupy. Such in part, is the history of the Class of 1918. Again we ask you not to take this in a boastful spirit, but a simple statement of facts as they exist. We do not claim any individual honor in achieving results but we owe our onward movements to tw things: Our motto, —14— “Nulla vestigia retrorsum’’ (No footsteps backward), serves as our compass, and Longfellow’s little verses as our pilot: “Let us then be up and doing, With a heart for any fate, Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait.” With such past history, together with our ability combined with our true loyalty and devotion to the best interests of G. T. H. S. as shown in our High School life 1918 pronounces must for both our Alma Mater and ourselves in the Senior work which we are about to assume. JUNIOR SONG. Tune: “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp.” In the county of Fayette, There’s a town we’ll ne’er forget; For it’s talent and it’s knowledge so profound, And we need not tell its name, For you’ll know it by it’s fame, When the year of 1918 comes around. CHORUS. Forward, then, is our endeavor, Backward, never steps to turn, With our colors Gold and White, We are bound to win the fight, When the year of 1918 comes around. McClellandtown, as you may guess, Is the name we can’s suppress; With its teachers and its High School of renown. And our Class in time to come, In the school will make things hum, When the year of 1918 comes around. We are now G. T. H. S., Striving hard to win success; Depths of wisdom and of mystery to sound, But to us it seems so clear. We shall nothing have to fear, When the year of 1918 comes around. Freshies, Sophomores, Seniors, too, Kind regards from us to you, And by all of us may Wisdom’s way be found, And though we are Juniors yet, Our diplomas we shall get, When the year of 1918 comes around. —Helen G. Roycroft. —15— THE JUNIOR PANORAMA. Robert McClelland—We won’t roast him here, let the devil have his turn. Lucy Matyus—She has “got” a fellow now. Isaac Hixon—A truthful youth. Ebert Ryder—The parting was Hard(y) Rachel Brown—Educated at Sing Sing. Marie Glenn—Her ways are ways of pleasantness. Charles Weimer—He loves the “Ferns” and flowers. Clarence Leckey—He is going to be a “Red Cross nurse.” John Smith—Champion “Scribe.” Meryle Carpentar—I wonder why she wants to go to Greensburg? Helen Roycroft—Oh Wilbur, could I only live in Pittsburgh. Elizabeth Sbarske—She has a heart, but her own’s in Pittsburgh. Josephus Baer—“Captain, do you turn to your left when you say ‘right face’?” Mary Murphy—And the first shall be last. George Brown—It is hard for a young man to be both popular and virtuous. Dessa Willard—“And he never came back again.” Ask Chas. M Grace Keener-Just as studious as quiet. Carolyn Duggan—Gone to “Gardening.” Lois Taylor—“Morris” chairs are comfortable. Mary Antram—I’ll beat Mertie’s time yet Charles Miller—They all entertain Graceful. (See Dessl. Lillith Chestnut—Used to be a student, now a visitor. Anna Solanic—A shark at crocheting. Marie Jankey—Dearest little girl in the Junior class. Mary Raspi—Oh! I am shocked. Charles Christopher—I got a cold. Carrie McLeod—She likes them all but loves none. Ruth Ganoe—Someone’s little girl. Howard Beal—Still eating “waisin” pie. Herman Jefferies—No dancing allowed. Harold McCloy—Something missing. Nellie Franks (Dick)—All’s well that ends well Annabell Collins—She loves the green. Irwin Twyford—Still pounding a tvnewriter J. E. Provance—The next bride. —16— robert c. McClelland Masontown, Pa. President of Junior Class. LANIERIAN. (2) Lanierian Debating Team; Class Play; (3) Class President; Class Play; Lanierian President. U Bob. 9J Bob is now president of our class, And we never fear that he won’t pass; He doesn’t care for Athletics at all, Tho he doesn’t study he responds to every call, We know you will succeed in this world quite well; For you are a genius we all can tell. MARY M. ANTRAM Lamberton, Pa. FRANKLIN. (2-3) Girls’ Chorus; (2) Sophomore Play; (3) Class Play; Secretary Class. Mary is a girl we all love dearly, “May.” She does good deeds and never gets weary; She was great in all her lessons And her next act would keep you guessin’- Then here’s to a schoolmate dear to us all, May you go upward and never fall. —17— MARIE K. JANKEY Masontown, Pa. LANIERIAN. f2-3) Girls’ Chorus; (3) Oalss Play. “Cutie.” Here is the girl we love best of all. Others may stand but at her shrine we fall. We’re all wise but she is far wiser, She ne’er says, “please mark higher’’ She is the girl we all must heed. Then here’s to you, may you ever succeed. GEORGE C. BROWN Masontown, Pa. FRANKLIN. (1) Vice President of Class; Vice President of Literary Society; Mock Trial; (1-2-3) Baseball Team; (2) Pres, of Class; Pres. Literary Society; Captain Basketball Team; Track Team; Member of Board to Draw Up Athletic Constitution; Sophomore Play; Captain of Franklin Basketball Team; (2-3) Chairman of Ath’etic Advisory Board; President of Athletic Association; School Plays; (3) Pres, of German Club; Captain of Cadet Corps; Business Mgr. of Lauerola Staff; Junior Response to Mantle Oration; Junior Play; (4) Captain Football Team. P “Brownie. Here’s the boy the school adores, He likes athletics, but lessons abhors, He’s president of everything that’s going; And would rather join the army than do some hoeing. And Brownie we hope you return next year, Then we the Germans will never fear. —18— t RUTH M. GANOE New Salem, Pa. FRANKLIN. (1) Secretary of Commercial Class; (L) Secretary of Sophomore Class; Sophcmore Play; (3) Junior Play; Assistant Secretary of Junior Class; Cour: Stenographer of Commercial Bar Club; Statistical Editress of Lauerola Staff. “Blondy.” I.u h is very, very quiet most of the time, But she is worth more than a hundred gold mines; She likes her typewriter best of all, And tho she loves none she likes us all, And Ruth we wish you happiness and success, And hope you, our friendship, will confess. CHARLES E. WEIMER Grays Landing', Pa. LANIERIAN. (1) Lanierian President; (2) Sophomore Play; Vice President of Class; (3) Junior Play; Football Team; Aud-i or Committee; (4) Manager Basketball Team. “Dutch.” Now we ccme to a wise guy, A great debitor is he; On anythin % and everything he’d talk all day if you’d let him be, When High School days are over, And History lessons are old, He’ll ne’er forget the starting point. The class of White and Gold. ANNA J. SOLANIC, Masontown, Pa. LANIERIAN. (2-3) Girls’ Chorus; (2) Sophomore Flay; (3) Class Play; (2-3) Class Artist. “Polly Ann.” Hey there, get out of the way, Anna is here and will carry the day, She crochets and tats and loves to work, Yet not a lesson does she shirk. May your succeed our friend so dear, And let us of your fame soon hear. JOHN I. SMITH Smithfield, Pa. FRANKLIN. • (2) Society Debating Team; (2-3) Class Play. “Smitty.” Here’s a lad of the Class of ’18, Who is always as busy as can be. Smitty is surely a hard one to beat, In the volume of his head and the size of his feet, He’s very popular as you can see. But to Gold and White always loyal he will be. —20— MARY V. RASPI McClellandtown, Pa. FRANKLIN. (2) Girls’ Chorus; Basketball Team; Sophomore Play; (3) Girls’ Chorus; Class Play. U Raspi. 99 Well here she is with her lessons learned, For she this year another page has turned; She's bright and all her classes leads, And tries each day to do good deeds; Then here’s to you—“may you prosper well,” And scatter things in this world pell-mell. HERMAN V. JEFFERIES New Salem, Pa. LANIERIAN. (1) Vice President Literary Society; Mock Trial; (2-3) Class Play; (3) Judge of Commercial Bar Club; Class Yell Master; Vice President Commercial Class; (4) Baseball Manager. “Fat. 99 Here is a boy, we all must like, He likes to dance and take long hikes, A very good actor when ladies are near. But when he has a dress on he’s very dear. We know quite well that he will succeed. For he is bold in word and deed. —21— CARRIE M. McLEOD Masontown, Pa. FRANKLIN. (1-2) Uniontown High School; (3) Secre ary of Commercial Class; Class Play; Laureola Staff; Attorney of the Commercial Bar Club. “Mandy.” She is the sweetest little lass, As gentle as a dove, She’s full of modesty and grace, And very much in love (????) She studies hard as you can see, Always busy as a bee, So Carrie, we now drink to you. That success and happiness may guide you through. ARVELLA Q. ELLINGER McClellandtown, Pa. LANIERIAN. (2) Class Play; Girls’ Chorus; (3) Class Play; Girls’ Chorus. “Umbrella.” “Umbrella” is a little girl Who likes the boys we see, Altho there are many more, She always picks J. P., She li’ 'es her music very well, And studies hard as all can tell. So “Umberlla,” we now drink to you, Health and happiness ever anew. —22— MARY T. MURPHY McClellandtown, Pa. LANIERIAN. (2) Class Play; (3) Class Play; Bas-etball Team; Girls’ Chorus. “Pickles.” Well, here we are with another friend, To all her lessons she attends; She likes her German very well, And is silent when she hears the last bell, It is useless to wish you success in the world. For your knowledge will soon unfurl. EBERT W. RIDER McClellandtown, Pa. FRANKLIN. (3) Class Play; Marshal of Class. “Bert.” Be careful! Here comes Ebert, He never others’ feelings will hurt, He thinks Geometry just the thing. But he says he doesn’t like to sing, Then here’s to you, a good old chum, Never indulges in drinking rum. —23— MARIE V. GLENN Ronco, Pa. LANIERIAN. (1-2) ITniontown High School; (3) Class Play. “Ree.” Look out there! Get out of the way, Marie is here, so jolly and gay. In all her lessons she’s very bright, Large in brains and small in height. May you succeed with the rest of us, And be above the best of us. HAROLD McCLOY McClellandtown, Pa. FRANKLIN. 1) President of Class; (2) Class Play; School Play; (3) Class Play. “Mac.” Now let us look at this young man, A lawyer he’ll be, if he can; He has always been a good old chum And never indulges in drinking rum, He is always successful in getting marked (?) Among the other Commercial sharks. So here’s to our classmate of the roll, May success bring him near his goal. —24— GRACE Z. KEENER Lamberton, Pa. FRANKLIN. (1-2) Girls' Chorus; (3) Class Play. “Happy.” Here is a quiet little girl, Who never breaks the rule Of talking, while she is in school. She studies hard as she can see. For she’s a “star” in Geometry. We hope to hear of her success In the future bright and clear. For she knows she can pass exams.. And never need to fear. LILLITH X. CHESTNUT, Masontown, Pa. FRANKLIN. (2) Sophomore Class Play; (3) Junior Play; Girls’ Chorus. ‘‘Ches.” Well, here we are with a friend so gay, Laughing and chatting all the day. But when exams all come around She jumps and takes them with a bound. And here’s to you, our friend so dear, May you well prosper every year. —25— NELLJ M. FRANKS (DICK) Lamberton, Pa. FRANKLIN. (2-3) Girls’ Chorus; (2) Sophomore Play; (3) Attorney Commercial Bar Club. Nell. yy Here’s a little lady whom we now call “Mrs.” To her, we all extend our best wishes, Of many, happy, and prosperous years. hile she was in school she worked with a will, Aiming hard her task to fulfill. So here's to Nell, who has left our class But she’s not forgotten by those who will pass. CHARLES CHRISTOPHER McClellandtown, Pa. LANIERIAN. (1) Marshal of Socie y; Vice-President cf Society; (3) Class Play. “Christy.” Here is Christy, the carefree one of the class, Who always has a word and a smile For everyone he happens to pass. Studying (?) is his hobby. And he learns very well, But what is in his future, We can guess, but must not tell. —26— HELEN G. ROYCROFT New Salem, Pa. FRANKLIN. (1) Treasurer of Class; Class Pianist; Wri.er of Class Song; Secretary of Literary Society; (2) Girls’ Chorus; Hi h School Play; Class Play; Sec. Literary Society; Franklin Quartette; (£) High School Play; Class Play. “Gerry.” Now we come to a dear little Junior Whose face is familiar to all. Who is willing to do you a favor If you are but willing to call; Let us hope that in life’s future pathway, Wherever her footsteps shall lead, That she’ll find enjoyment and happiness, From all, by word and by deed. LOIS E. TAYLOR Mt. Sterling, Pa. LANIERIAN. (2) Class Treasurer; (3) Class Poet; 7 reasnrer of Literary Society. “Ted.” Here’s a lit’le maiden whom we all 'o e so well, B t whom she loves best we dare not tell. She studies hard from mcrn till night Doing Geometry with all her might. She obeys all rules and does as told. So here’s to a star of the “White and Gold.” —27— LUCY T. MATYUS McClellandtown, Pa. LANIERIAN. (2) Sophomore Class Play; Girls’ Chorus; (3) Girls’ Chorus; Junior Class Play. “Matty.” Here’s another defender of the “Gold and White,” For these dear colors she always will fight. In lessons she’s always right there, And will beat at least by the breadth of a hair. May you prosper and win renown, And from the world receive a crown. TONY m. vench, Lamberton, Pa. FRANKLIN. (1) Marshal of Society. “Tony.” Tony is the dearest little boy. Put when the girls are around lie’s very coy. He likes the Profs and studies hard And makes his lessons all his pard. Then here’s to a boy with a shining light. May you ever work for the “Gold and White.” —28— RACHAEL E. BROWN Leckrone, Pa. FRANKLIN. (2-3) Girls’ Chorus; Class Plays; (3) Commercial Law Club. “Rae.” “Rae” is a smiling lass Who can add columns the length of a mile. No matter where you meet her, She always has a smile. “No footsteps backward,” The motto to her so dear. Will ever be her guiding star. And urge her on from year to year. HOWARD J. BEAL New Salem, Pa. LANIERIAN. (2) Marshal of Class. “Beawie.” Beawie is a Commercial now, Take off your hat and to him bow. He says he likes his raisin pie, And he must have a slice or die. But Beawie, we drink to your success. And hope your life with bounty blessed. —29—• CAROLINE A. DUGGAN McClellandtown, Pa. LANIERIAN. (1) Class Poet; (2-3) Girls’ Chorus; (2) Sophomore Play; Sophomore Basketball Team; (3) Junior Play; Secretary of Commercial Bar Club. “Cad.” Now he e is “Cad,” a schoolmate true. Who ne er has anything to fear; She studies hard from morn till night. Always aiming to do the right. So here’s to “Cad,” a basketball star— May she ever succeed as she journeys afar. CHARLES H. MILLER Masontown, Pa. FRANKLIN. (2) Class Play; Athletic Association; Cheer Leader; (3) Assistant Football Manager; Assistant Business Manager of Laureola Staff; Class Play; (4) Football Manager; President Athletic Association; Assistant School Electrician. ‘‘Graceful.” Graceful is his name, you know, But in his lessons lie’s not slow. He managed all our games in football. And managed so we won them all. Then here’s to our schoolmate and friend. May he succeed from no wto the end. —30— DESSA N. WILLIARD Palmer, Pa. LANIERIAN. (2) Girls’ Chorus; Class Play; Class Poet; (3) School Play; Girls’ Chorus; Historian of Junior Class; Class Play; Senior Play. “Dess. Right here is our sweet, charming actress, A Junior who is quiet and calm; You’d never dream that she was a genius, But there perhaps you are wrong. And yet she is jolly and merry. Yes, “Mutt,” she can cook and bake. Appearances all are deceiving, Even “calm” ones the prizes may take. CLARENCE D. LECKEY New Geneva, Pa. FRANKLIN. (1) Vice-President of Society; (3) Class Play. “Leckey.” Here’s to Clarence with a heart so warm, For his heart no girl will ever mourn; He’s an expert in German we all can see, For he’s ALWAYS as busy as a bumble-bee. Whatever he does, he does with his might, So here’s to a star of the “Gold and White.” MERYL M. CARPENTER Uniontown, Pa. FRANKLIN. (1) Secretary of Class; (2-3) Girls’ Chorus; School Plays; Class Plays; (3) Art Editor of Laureola Staff. “Peggy.” Just look at this dear little maiden So quiet (?) serene and calm. Her brain, with Geometry is laden, History and Literature too, Ever successful she is striving to be, With her motto always in view. In after years, we hope to see That she has reached her goal. JOSEPHUS BAER Masontown, Pa. LANIERIAN. (1-2-3) Basketball Team; (1) Lani-erian Debating Team; (3) Class Play; School Flay; Football Team; Vice-President of Class; Athletic Editor of Laureola Staff. “Joe.” Here’s to a handsome boy in our class, A favorite of all tho he loves his lass; In basketball he can guard anyone. He is jolly too and creates fun. Then here’s to you—our friend so true, May you, our friendship never rue. —32— ELIZABETH L. SBARSKE Edenborn, Pa. LANIERIAN. (1) Secretary of Society; Lanierian Orchestra; School Orchestra; (2) Mgr. Sophomore Basketball Team; Lanierian Basketball Team; Sophomore Play; Society Orchestra; Girls’ Chorus; (3) Class Play; School Play; School Orchestra; Literary Editress of Laureola Staff. “Libby ’ Here’s to Libby, gentle and kind, Who is most noted for her great mind. She can sing, and play the violin, And in dancing is sure to win. So may fortune and fame be in line, For her coming years of time. JAMES E. PROVANCE Masontown, Pa. FRANKLIN. (2) Captain Track Team; Sophomore Play; (2-3) School Electrician; (3) Football Team: Basketball Team; Vice-President Athletic Association; President Commercial Class; Judge Commercial Bar Club; Class Play; Class Treasurer; Lieutenant Cadet Corps; Editor in Chief of Laureola Staff. “Feet.” Well just look who’s here. If it isn’t the boy we all revere, He’s always at work and ne’er goes backward. But all athletics with him go forward, We know he, in life, will succeed, And more like him this old world needs. —33— SENIOR CLASS. MOTTO—Via facienda est. COLORS—Purple and White. CLASS FLOWER—White Lily. CLASS YELL. Kracky-korax-korix-koree! Kracky-korax-korix-koree! HEIGH-Ho! Humpty-Ho! Hulle-bellu-belle-belloh! McClellandtown! McClellandtown! McClellandtown! Rah ! Rah!—Rah ! Rah! Rah ! Bing-Bang-s-s-s-Boom-boom! 1917—1917—1917. CLASS OFFICERS. SYLVA GRAY ............................ President PORTER GROVE ..................... Vice-President MILDRED McCRACKEN...................... Secretary WILLIAM TALBOTT...........................Monitor MABEL TAYLOR............................Historian EDDIE JANKEY............................Treasurer MABEL NEWCOMER ............................. Poet —36— SENIOR HISTORY. In the year 1913 there entered the German Township High School a class of thirty-six members who were then given the name Freshman or “Greenies,” as we were called by the upper-classmen. However, our class progressed rapidly and the time came only too soon wh£n we were to leave school as Freshmen and bestow this title upon another class. The next year we assembled as Sophomores, but our number was less, some having decided to take up occupations rather than school. During this year we gave a farewell party to the Senior class, which was indeed voted a success by all present. In the year 1915 we met as Juniors in the new High School building. How proud we are of our new school and what an interest is created within us to continue in our pride and interest. Although our literary work has been very limited, we took an active part in all of our few meetings, during our Junior and Senior years. In athletics, our class contributed several members without whom, we fully believe, our teams would not have been able to hold such excellent records. In Dramatic Art we have shown much ability. The Junior class play was a great success, and one of which every member should be proud. When we entered as Seniors, our number had fallen to twenty-four. During the summer Hannah Huhn had become Mrs. John Stewart, and in January, Mabel Wright had become Mrs. Jason Grey. Alva Molton secured a position in Pittsburgh and the others had taken up various work. Many interesting events have occurred during our last year, but perhaps the most enjoyable was the sled ride which we took to the home of Miss Dearth. As chaperons we had Prof, and Mrs. Sheetz, Miss Newcomer and Prof. Henning. But even all this did not prevent Hazel from falling overboard into the snow. , , . . It is quite natural for us to play pranks, but we have never neglected our studies to any great extent. Nevertheless, the Profs, did not forget to remind us that we owed them an apology, often to be given in Chapel or the office. . „ . .. Ours is the first class to graduate under a four-year course in the new High School building, and of this fact we are very proud. Our work is novr finished: we have made it a success We also feel that we have been greatly benefitted by the four years which we have spent together in G. T. H. S. We wish our Alma Mater a hr‘ ht success in future years and we regret that we cannot be b £ewmd readers we bid Again, may I say our work is finished, so now kind readers we bid you a fond farewell. —Mabel layior. SENIOR POEM. Then came a class of thirty-nine, About four years ago, Into the school all in a line, Without a fear, I know. Upon an empty shallow brain Professors tried so well To plant some knowledge, not in vain, For soon their minds did swell. Then professors—some who had Good sense—at any rate, Decreed their knowledge not too bad For twenty-four to graduate. And so, well pleased at getting this Into their heads so well, They now will try and not amiss To make their lives to tell. The way, you bet, was hard enough And yet we had some fun; And what to others seemed so tough By us was easily done. Teachers called us a giggly class, In whom they saw no good; And yet, you see it came to pass That we together stood. They knew not how we learned at all. This class of T7. For day by day each one and all At idle work was seen. They granted that our speech was wise; And when they saw our eyes, They knew that far beneath their guise Did lie the makings of great lives. And after we are out and gone Into this world of light, You’ll hear folks say that we were strong, And bravely fought the fight. —Mabel Newcomer. —38— ❖ SENIOR SONG. (Mabel Taylor) The Purple and the White Aloft our flag we’ll raise, We’ll sound our shouts and sing our songs, Our class to ever praise. CHORUS. Then hail to the Purple and White, boys, The colors we love so well, Thy loyal sons now salute thee As thy folds on the breezes swell, Then hail to the Purple and White, boys, Thru day and thru the night, May the flag of nineteen seventeen live The Purple and the White. Let every heart with joy be filled, Our love for thee we sing. For thee, dear class of seventeen, Thy praise shall ever ring. Let wave thy colors ever bright, To thee we’ll ever lean, We’ll do our duty man by man For thee, old seventeen. Long live old class of seventeen, Live long in truth and might, As long our love for thee shall live, Dear Class of Purple and White. THE SENIOR REVILLE. Dora Shaw—A June bride. Hazel McCombs—“Still waters run deep.” Mabel Newcomer—A blush is nature’s testimony to the dignity of virture. Sara Dearth—Cute! Cuter! “Cutest!” Charles Patterson—Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Pearle McWilliams—The less said the better. Sylvia Grey—’Tis better to have been a “have been” than a ‘‘never was.” Clifton Bemies—He was the mildest mannered man, who ever shuttled a ship or cut a throat. Elizabeth Vail—Some are wise, but most are otherwise. William Talbott—Wise from the top of his head up. Meryl Kendall—Nuf ced. Eddie Jankey—A “candy kid” for the girls. Mabel Taylor—Be careful whom you talk to on the steps. Ray Show—Living in hopes, to die in despair. Lauretta Kennison—She’s all right but she won’t do. Frances Ward—Or.e of the Siamese twins. Harry Kendall—Intelligence was given to man that he might hide his foolishness. Mildred McCrackin—One obtains success today more by the noise one makes than by their talents. Emily Hostetler—Every dog has its day, but it’s not every dog that knows when he’s having it. Albert Yanchus—There is still a chance. Harold Kelly—He is still in the granary. Arnold Poundstone—Always deaf. Corrine Baer—Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow. —40— «8 3 SOPHOMORE CLASS. MOTTO—Finis opus coronat. COLORS—Lavender and Gold. CLASS FLOWER—Red Rose. CLASS YELL. Khe-Khi-Kho-Khem! Halo-Billo-Bulo-Bolem! Mare-Mari-Maro-Mara! 1919! Rah !-Rah !-Rah! CLASS OFFICERS. EDWIN SNYDER . . HERMAN RIFFLE . EDNA VAIL..... FANNIE KEENER . HELEN SAPPER . . WILLIAM MATYUS RAY NELSON.... . . . . President Vice-President . .. . Secretary . .. . Historian ......... Poet ..... Marshal . . . Treasurer SOPHOMORE HISTORY. It was on the morning of October, the 11th, 1915, that German Township High School opened, having been delayed on account of the new High School building not being completed. One hundred and twenty-two pupils of genius stepped upon the stage as Freshmen and we soon discovered to our sorrow, that we had many, many things to learn, which we had never dreamed of, before we could shine as stars in the intellectual world. At the beginning of this history it might be well to introduce the members of our class. It is composed of musicians, orators, debators and athletes. Shortly after our admission to G. T. H. S., the Sophomores acknowledged their appreciation of us by tendering us a reception, which was held in the gymnasium. Early in the beginning of the term, we organized our class, elected officers, adopted colors, composed a yell, and selected a motto, which is: “Finis opus coronat,” meaning “The end crowns the work. Since our advent to G. T. H. S., the societies have been bettered, our boys have been successful in athletics, and carried off the honors from other classes. We are proud of the fact that our class has been the largest that ever entered this school thus far. We passed a very pleasant and profitable year together and the majority of us were promoted to the Sophomore class. We no longer could be called “greenies.” We feel very sorry that we have lost some of the members of our class; and bid them God-speed. This year school opened on the second of October. School was —44— delayed again on account of infantile paralysis. We organized our class as we did the preceding year. As a class we know we have made mistakes, but by turning our mistakes into stepping stones, we know that we may ascend the heights of fame. We have labored with zeal and earnestness, and we all sincerely hope to be promoted to the Junior class. The future looks bright for the class of 1919. Until the brilliant deeds of this exceedingly wonderful class demand another hearing, we bid the gentle reader adieu. —Fannie Keener. THE 1919 CLASS SONG. Tur.e: “Ye Old Oaken Bucket.” (Nancy Huhn) How dear to our hearts are the days of our childhood, Vvhen fond recollections present them to view; The squelchings, the essays, and trials so great, And all in our “greenness” we thought that we knew. CHORUS. When we were but Freshmen, just ignorant Freshmen, Just trusting young Freshmen, who never knew care, We envied the Sophomores, the noble young Sophomores, The finest of Sophomores, who we finally are. We chose for our flower, the pure white rose, And for our colors the lavender and gold, We have found them the source of endless pleasure, nd we hail it with delight, when our history is told. But when we are Juniors our life will be changed, And our time will be but one unending grind. This year we do long to be gay Upper Classmen, There’s no joke about it, we will truly find. How sweet will it be to be real Upper Classmen, The wisest of all are the Seniors, so kind, We’ll find it the source of an exquisite pleasure, The rarest and richest that High School can find. Commencement and annuals and classes haunt us, And examinations thrown in by the way, While trig., essays, chemistry, physics and history, And literature, too, make us long for the day. —45— SOPHOMORE POEM. The sun had shone in the morning, But disappeared later that day; For the sun the Freshman was scorning, And the clouds had to hide it away. Two years, almost, have passed, And we think we’re getting old; But still we always hard will work, For the dear old Lavendar and Gold. In basketball we’re at the top, In track we soon will conquer; And all athletics soon we’ll lead, For we’ll be left behind no longer. Still we’re only Sophomores, And our time we lazily pass; Yet we’ve had an awful time Keeping Freshies off the grass, With such colors as Lavendar and Gold, Not a duty shall we shirk; And our class high honors will claim, For always “The End Crowns the Work.” Then here’s to the Class of ’19, With our size and learning too; May we all return this Fall, And show them what we can do. —Helen Sapper. —46— SOPHOMORE TAPS. John Franks—As quiet as a cat in the milk-house,. Hazel Franks—Is my ribbon up straight? Helen Sapper—I like the color Brown, especially if there is a field attached to it. (Brownfield). Yvonne Quinet—Somehow I like Pt. Marion. (We wonder why). Edna Vail—I have always preferred cheerfulness to mirth. Sara Sbarske—Silent she goes, neglectful of her charms. Edna Davis—Oh! Where did I put my powder? Nancy Huhn—My desk would not be complete without my mirror in it. Bernell Wright—Is it noise or music? Arthur Alton—Better late than never. John Cochran—Gone, but not forgotten. Nora McGinty—Now or never, “Bob.” Andrew Elizeus—A promising author. Michael Mlinarcik—Still watching the girls. Jeanette Blaney—A girl that will win, for she plays a mandolin. George Savanick—Small, but mighty. Eleanor Payton—Commercial Orator. Anna Mae McKenna—Her heart is in France. Florence Heeter—She likes to work. Thomas Yanchus—Much study is injurious to the flesh. Andy Stofcheck—Always cheerful, especially when pitching. Stewart Ramsay—A pet among the ladies. Egidio Blasotti—Too cute for anything. Martha Cutwright—Martha is like a melon. Catherine Guseman—An ideal German student. Clarence Honsacker—A hard case to diagnose, but you know the best part of the bottle is under the cork- Hazel Rhinehart—The other of the Siamese twins. Bessie Kermes—“Oh! Ed take me for a ride.” Ruby Warman—Modest and demure. Ralph Mason—Girls, let me alone! —47— O. W. Rider—Little people should be seen and not heard. Paul Woodfill—Very meek. Jacob L. Newcomer—Blessed be small feet. Joseph Cover—Our champion corn-grower. Herman Riffle—I wish I had a girl. Edwin Snyder—Popular with the women. Florence Woodfill—Is my hair reJ or auburn? Samuel Kelly—Mistaken education. David Sangston—Oh! Why did she leave me? (Inquire Dearth-town). Ray Nelson—How very cute. Rena. McCloy—The only artist in school. Frank Wright—When it comes to cornet, I’m there. Fannie Keener—I want them all and can’t get any. Lawrence Walters—I own a Ford automobile now. Nannie Smith—Altha, won’t you take me home? Mary Watkins—A sweet little girl. Edward Vail—Just learning to flirt. Frank Townsend—Planting “punkins.” Robert Johnson—Hardware is my specialty. Martha Mickey—Of all the silver, give me “Sterling.” Elizabeth Rockwell—A little blond. May Hostettler—Laugh and grow fat. Elizabeth Dalzell—Ambition to marry a brakeman. Ethel Fast—Nice Indian. Cordina Barzanti—Read my Caesar for me. Mary Bierbower—Left right left. Tony Cavalcante—Johnstown for me. Paul Boots—Someone give me a pair of socks. Sterling Honsacker—They all know when 1 am around. Ethel Ewart—Mamma’s girl. Catherine Collins—Oh! that dimple. Margaret Ganoczy—As brilliant as the sun. J. P. Sangston—“Dad made me stay at home and sell gasoline and 1 didn’t get to see Arvella.” Lloyd Crago—As pretty as a girl. Miller Smith—As I smiling or grinning? Lee Sharpnack—I like Olives. Jefferson Sangston—I want Fannie or none. Ralph Jordan—I am in love with Mary. Laura Treacher—I am going to be a school-marm. Ethel McCann—Never say “Can’t.” —48— FRESHMAN CLASS. MOTTO—Facta non verba. COLORS—Gold and Black. FLOWER—Yellow Rose. CLASS YELL. Brac-ac-ac-ax-coex-coex! Brac-ac-ac-ax-coex-coex! 1920—1920—1920! CLASS OFFICERS. ARTHUR WEIMER........................President LEWIS BLANC.....................Vice-President THELMA TALIAFERRO....................Secretary MARIE NICHOLSON ................... Historian LOWRY NEWCOMER ........................Marshal EDYTHE WEST..........................Treasurer MARGARET CONNEL........................Poetess FRESHMAN POEM. THE PROFESSORS WILL GET YOU IF YOU DON'T WATCH OUT. (Margaret Connell) Just when you like to have a chat, Or sit and talk of this and that, You’re censured gently with a look That sends you flying through a book. You then give every word a glance, And take dictation as though entranced. But, ah! some day you’ll sadly 'waken After you’re severely shaken, So always think what you’re about For the Professors sure will get you If You Don’t Watch Out. And most of all please don’t forget Your daily rules of etiquette. Always strive to be on the dot, Never going by a half wound clock. Gently handling chairs and doors, Never pounding on the floors. If by these rules you would abide, Be sure and leave the snow outside, And if you don’t you’ll soon find out— The Professors sure will get you If You Don’t Watch Out. A warning word from an old schoolmate Is apropos when not too late. The Juniors who will take our place, The Sophomores going at such a pace. Will all be glad to see and learn Before the end of their High School term. The Freshman, too, will wiser grow As onward through their course they go. Experience perhaps will teach no doubt— The Professors sure will get them If You Don’t Watch Out. —50— FRESHMAN. FRESHMAN SONG. Let the class of nineteen twenty Be placed upon the roil, And the members not so many, Whose honor shall be told; We will own our banners splendor, Nor honor shall it lack, While the whole class stands defender, Of the Yellow and the Black CHORUS. So hurrah for nineteen twenty, The class without a fear, For its praises, which are many, Will increase from year to year. May each heart be filled with joy, When our praise for thee we sing, Dear old class of nineteen twenty, Our cheers for thee will ring; Let the motto, ‘‘Deeds not words,” Be placed upon the track, So the class may reign forever Neath the Yellow and the Black. Let wave thy colors ever, Dear old class we love so well, For the scenes will live for ever, Which have cast on us a spell; May the rose with all its beauty Bloom forever without lack, As the class of nineteen twenty And the Yellow and the Black. —Robert Kendall. —52— As we, the Freshmen of German Township High School, are now nearing the close of our first year’s toil, we will give you a brief history of our class. October 2nd, 1916, seemed rather an eventful day to us, for that was the day we entered school. We then numbered fifty-two vigorous boys and girls. We felt at once a burden upon our shoulders to bear throughout the term. Quite a number of the class have quit, but the remaining number of us are still blundering on, and although we have encountered quite a number of difficulties, with the help of the teachers we have been able to conquer all. We often try the patience of our teachers, and perhaps have foiled seme of their best laid plans by our heedlessness. Sometimes we try to play tricks on the teachers, but are usually greeted with a number of “demerits.” We have learned that the only way to escape this is to behave ourselves. We held a class meeting shortly after school began. We organized our class, elected officers, selected our motto and our colors. For our motto, we chose, “Facta non verban ; class flower, the ellow Rose; class colors, Gold and Black. As it is now drawing near the close of school, we will soon be separated for the summer vacation, so the Freshman class of this year bids you all an affectionate farewell, with hopes that prosperity and happiness attend you, and us all, in the future as in the past. —53— —Marie Nicholson. FRESHMAN SPLINTERS. John Moore—Still quiet. (?) William Twyford—Slow but sure. Carl Merck—Always working, never talking. Anna Trocheck—Boys beware. Walter Beal—Ambition to be a barber. Haley Ramsey—Still loving the ladies. Margaret Connell—Pretty and quiet. Robert Clohecy—Flying in the air. Letty Boyd—How can I leave thee? Thelma Taliaferro—She adores red hair. Edythe West—A promising actress. Mertie Stilwell—Oh! Dear, must they both go ? Frances Grey—She likes the Macs. Louise Sandusky—You know when she is here. Sara Franks—Too “green” to roast. Mary Grove—Like all Freshies. Elmer Semler—Some cheer-leader. Arthur Weimer—The attraction has gone, so I’ll go too. Marie Nicholson—She likes the boys. Catherine Cochran—Little, but Oh! my! Kenneth Townsend—He has a sweet voice. Arthur Smith—Afraid of the girls. James Peyton—Always smiling. Lowry Newcomer—Straight as a soldier. Lewis Blanc—Stung again. James Cavalcante—Such a darling! Glen Sharpnack—I am glad, I am not like my brother. George Franks—Another farmer. Peter Myewski—Brightest boy that ever entered High School. Robert Kendall—Fresh from his mother’s apron strings. Lizzie O’Lenick—Straight ahead. Paul Huston—Too lazy to eat. Edgar Blackshere—Johnny on the spot. Donnel McWilliams—As modest as a rose. (??) —55— COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT. JAMES E. PROVANCE HERMAN JEFFERIES. CARRIE McLEOD.... HAROLD KELLY..... PORTER GROVE..... ANDY ELIZEUS..... JAMES PROVANCE. . . . CAROLINE DUGGAN. . ANDY ELIZEUS..... .....President Vice-President .....Secretary .... Treasurer ...........Mop .....Scribbler .......Artist ..........Poet ..........Poet MOTTO—Work and Win. COLORS—Blue and Gold. c ■ COMMERCIAL BALLOT. Best-looking girl........ Best-looking boy......... Hardest worker........... Expert pencil sharpener.. Chief dog catcher........ Chimney sweep............ Old Dutch Cleanser....... Bottle washer (Freshman) Lion Tamer............... Bug House keeper......... Biggest feet................ Funm'est nickname........ iggest p'e-eater........ Best weather prophet..... St eet car inspector..... .....Eleanor Payton ....Wallace Moser .........Walter Beal .....Rachael Brown . .. . Herman Jeffries . .. .James Provance .. . Caroline Duggan .... . .Haley Ramsay . Michael Mlinarchik .....Harold McCloy . .. James Provance .. . “Dinkfe”1 Moser ......Howard Beal .... . Arthur Alton .. . Caroline Duggan lead —56— COMMERCIAL EDITORIAL. When starting out into the business life, young men and young women have two main important roads before them which they may use as an entrance to a business career; namely, stenography, and bookkeeping. The young man or the young woman who wishes to be successful as a stenographer should have a good English education. If possible, a good high school or college preparatory course should precede the special training in shorthand and typewriting. It is true, of course, that the more education the prospective stenographer possesses, the better will be the opportunities for securing the very best positions. Many who take a shorthand and typewriting course do not have more than a grammar school education. They can get, if they will, an education equivalent to a high school or college preparatory training by close and diligent study during leisure hours. The student of stenography who does not have a thorough working knowledge of the English language should obtain it as soon as possible, or give up the idea of ever becoming a first class stenographer. A stenographer should be able to read his notes; anybody can write shorthand! A knowledge of spelling and punctuation is as important as a knowledge of shorthand. The preparation necessary for a ;ood stenographer (besides shorthand and typewriting) is a rapid and legible hand writing, a thorough training in bookkeeping, commercial arithmetic, commercial law, and a working knowledge of all the up-to-date office divices. In no profession is there more demand for good English than in stenography. A stenographer’s worth may always be estimated by the accuracy with which articles are transcribed. Learn by experience, and welcome criticism of mistakes. “Those who never do any more than they are paid for are never paid for any more than they do.” A stenographer who secures advancement because of influence seldom, if ever, has his ability taken into consideration, but is selected for a position because he is “the superintendent’s nephew,” “the president's cousin,” or “a relative of the judge.” “If you are getting an income without earning it, someone else is earning it without getting it.” Compare such a man with one who secures his position absolutely and entirely through merit. He knows that he holds his position because he is delivering one hundred cents on the dollar, for every dollar that he gets. He knows that his employer has selected him, not because of friendship or pull, but because he is an exceptionally good Stenographer. Success with a stenographer lies with his being a good grammarian, a correct speller, and a good typist. In closing I will state, that it is not so much what one does as the way he does it that counts. —Andrew Elizeus. COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL POEM. TIMMY O’ROURKE. Said Timmy O'Rourke to his mother one day, “ 'Tis hard to be livin’, I know. In this cheap little place where dirt from the mill Comes down from the sky like the snow.” It’s a place on the hill we’ll be havin’ some day, With flowers and pretties galore, And nothin’ for you to do, mother dear. But see who knocks at the door.” “Ah, Timmy, me boy, 'tis dreams you're a havin’ To think we’ll be livin' so grand. Is it tired you're a gettin' of factory work, And shamed to be spoilin’ yer hands?” “ ’Tis the job, mother mine, and not the hard work That’s a shamin’ me since I began. It’s to school I’m a-goin’ and study the books That’ll make me a business man.” So Timmy worked hard with his books every night, And he went to the school on the hill Where he learned what some training will do for a lad That will o to his work with a will. You can’t keep down a good man with the grit, And a fellow who’s willing to work: So Tommy csme out as a business man And now he's Mr. O'Rourke. —Andrew Elizeus. RIPPLING RHYMES. When I was young and went to school, I often sat upon the stool that stood behind the teacher’s chair, and wore a dunce-cap on my head. I never was so good a shrub that I could do without my grub, and often swiped a hunk of meat some kid had brought along to eat. But though I was an ornery cuss and often got mixed in a muss, I never was a teacher’s pet, but earned my way with lots of sweat. I hate to hear a teacher say, “Oh sweetheart, pass the mush.” It makes me sick and turns me green and gives me shivers in the spleen. —59— COMMERCIAL BAR CLUB. The Commercial Bar Club, organized by the Commercial Class of German Township High School, is the first ever organized in this school, and for this reason we have tried to nuke it a success. Students of the other departments acted as Jurymen for the Club, they also took a great deal of interest in the cases. Several very interesting cases were held, everything being carried on in regular court, room style. The members of the Club astonished the visitors by displaying their knowledge of law. also by the systematic order in which everything was carried on. We have some very promising material for future attorneys and judges. Herman Jefferies especially makes a good judge. J. E. Provance displays great ability. A very interesting trip was taken to the Fayette County Court House during court session. We were very nicely treated, being taken all through the Court House and Jail. The kitchen, padded cells, and the dungeon proved of great interest, and were extensively discussed in Class later. The Club also visited the Herald and Genius offices and press rooms. We received papers direct from the press, the ink on some being damp. Although the Commercial Bar Club was organized rather late in the season it has done much good, and we hope it will be of much more benefit to all involved the coming school term. CLUB OFFICERS. JAMES E. PROVANCE ............................ President CAROLINE DUGGAN .............................. Secretary JAMES E. PROVANCE ................................ Judge HERMAN JEFFERIES ................................. Judge CARRIE McLEOI)..................................Attorney HAROLD McCLOY ................................. Attorney WALLACE MOSIER ................................ Tipstaff I rs . —60— —Ruth M. Ganoe. AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT. (Prof. S. R. Henning) The School Board and the Superintendent of Schools of German Township have realized for a long time the necessity of improving our agricultural conditions, and last year they so co-operated with the State Vocational Department at Harrisburg that a department of agriculture was instituted in the German Township High School. Because of the great industrial stride in this region and the demand for industrial and commercial students to fill the responsible positions offered by the large companies and corporations, agriculture has naturally been pushed into the background. But today we are glad to know that agriculture, even in this region which is totally enveloped by industry, is receiving more recognition, and there is no doubt that some day this important occupation will be ranked as one of the most prominent and most successful businesses in which people may become engaged. It is believed that agriculture in our schools will help to acquaint the farmers and their sons with the importance of agriculture and the necessity of a larger force and more scientific methods to meet the increasing demand for agriculture produced. The course of study as outlined and followed tends to give the boys the practical side as well as the theoritical or more scientific side of rural life. Laboratory periods and field trips are arranged and as good text books as can be procured are used. The motive is to make the boys as familiar as possible with principles and practice which are essential to successful farming, so that they may take them home and use them to the best advantage on the home farm. Various phases of fruit-growing, vegetable gardening, poultry raising, dairying, forestry, farm mechanics, farm accounts, etc., are taken up by text and practicum. Farm shop work, facilitated by good tools and a universal wood working machine, occupies an interesting space in the agriculture curriculum. The boys are industriously interested in their work and some of them have made quite brilliant records. Two of the agricultural boys were sent to State College, as being winners in the township corn-growing contest. Two more composed a corn-judging team which took part in the corn-judging contest held at Harrisburg, for boys of the state who are taking agriculture. Joseph Cover was successful in growing more corn than any other boy in the county, and ranked sixth in the state-wide contest. All the boys took an active part in making community day, held here December 9th in the high school, as interesting and enjoyable as possible to the patrons. Although the classes are not large and the number of boys in German Township to draw from who may become scientific farmers is limited, the successful future of the course is quite assured, when we consider the growing need for better farming in Fayette County, and improved rural conditions. And it is believed the imperative needs for more agricultural products, and the possibilities in this important occupation will help to solve the agricultural problems with which we are now being confronted. COURSE OF STUDY. Freshman Soils Poultry Forestry Shop Year. Sophomore Year. Junior Year. Senior Year. Field Crops Farm Animals Farm Mechanics Ornamental Gard'g Farm Bookkeeping Farm Management Vegetable Gard’g Fruit liaising Rural Law Shop Shop Fertilizers Sophomores. Joseph Cover Clinton Franks ENROLLMENT. J. L. Newcomer Frank Townsend Freshmen. Kdward Vail Lloyd Crago Kenneth Townsend Robert Johnson J. C. Newcomer Lowry Newcomer PROF. S. R. HENNING, Director of Agriculture of German Twp. —63— Prof. R. E. Rudicill ..................................... Secretary Prof- J. B. Sheetz ...................................... Treasurer Charles Weimer..................................... Cheer Leader ADVISORY BOARD. Prof. R. E. Rudisill, Prof. R. R. McCombs Eddie Jankey. HIGH SCHOOL YELL. Zippe-yeppi-lepida-zam! Hoki-poki-millime-yam! Rodi-modi-metiza-da! German Township High School! Rah! —Rah! —Rah! —64— Manager, Ray Show. Coach, Prof. R. E. Rudisill. 1 he year. 1916, ushered in a new sport for German Township in the form of football. For the first time in the history of the school was the “Red and Black able to muster forth on the “grid-iron” a set of warriors. As this was a novel sport for the community, it was received with great enthusiasm. Not by way of apology, but rather of explanation, we would like to say that we were handicapped during the season in not having a field for practice or play, but due to the kindness of Mr. W. W. Par-shall, who allowed us a field for practice, we were able to put forth on the field a strong football eleven. Our games were all played on the Masontown Athletic Field. The Masontown folks showed their loyalty and appreciation for sports by large attendances. Also, due to the state wide quarantine in the public schools, several of our games were canceled. We do not think ourselves egotistical, when we say that in this rural community we have splendid material for strong football teams. We were especially fortunate in having with us this year. Captain Talbott, who played last year on the North Union High School eleven. Around Captain Talbott as a nucleus, a team has been built which was able to win all of the home :ames. Captain Talbott ran his team with fine judgment and genuine ability. The season brought forth several stars in the football world, in the personages of Tony Cavalcante at fullback, who has been pronounced the best backfield man in the county; Brown, at halfback; Show, at center, and W eimer at tackle. SCHEDULE. Dunbar Township vs. G. T. H. S.......... South Brownsville vs. G. T. H. S........ North Union vs. G. T. H- S.............. Dunbar Township vs. G. T. H. S.......... POINTS—Opponents, 37; G .T. H. S., 78. WEARERS OF THE “G. William Talbott Charles Weimer Tony Cavalcante Herman Jefferies J. PI. Provance Isaac Hixon -66- Score 18 0 7 28 0 24 12 26 Ray Show Donald McWilliams George Brown Sylva Gray BASKET BALL. Manager, Charles Patterson. Coach, Prof. R. R. McCombs. With the close of a successful football season attention was directed to basketball- All indications were toward a winning team. Five letter men of last year’s team were in school, in addition, some very promising new material. Shortly after Thanksgiving when the fiist call for candidates was issued, about thirty-five reported for practice. Talbott, who had starred for North Union High the previous year; Provance, a student at Culver and Juniata College; Moser, of McClellandtown Independents; McWilliams, Stofcheck; Show, Kendall, Blossotti, T. Yanchus, Smith and many others showed good from the early tryouts. After a few weeks’ practice the following squad was selected: Captain Yanchus, Brown, Talbott, Provance, Cavalcante. Moser, Grove and Baer. The first game of the season with Carmichaels did not prove as easy as was expected, but the Varsity won by a score of 34-30. Carmichaels showed excellent teamwork, and caged 1G of 22 fouls. The Varsity excelled in field goals. On the following Friday the second game with G. T. H. S. Faculty which resulted in a victory for the Varsity, 29-26. Talbott was unable to play in this aame but Cavalcante held down his position in fine form. Having won the first two gam as, the team took its first trip to a foreign floor. Point Marion defeated them on their “One Ace” floor, 45-23. This was the worst defeat of the year. Taking into consideration the size of the floor, referee, etc., the Varsity did well. Point Marion had not been defeated on her own Poor for years. South Brownsville was humbled to the tune of 37-19. The Varsity next went to Fayette City, and defeated their H. S. team 26-22. This was a closely contested game, but the Varsity was in the lead from the first whistle. The next three games were victories, Dunbar Township H. S. was beaten 27-18 in probably the fastest game of the season. Next game the return with Fayette City, G. T. H. S. 48-19. California Normal, a team which had won six games straight came to McClellandtown confident of victory, but the Varsity won, 30-14. The next game was played at Donora, where the team met defeat, 28-24. The following game also on foreign floor, was lost to Uniontown, 27-24, in a game in which they clearly outplayed their opponents but luck was against them in spite of all their best efforts. The Varsity was in the lead until the last two minutes of play, when Uniontown caged three field goals in fast succession, winning by three points. The season closed with Point Marion on the home floor in a fast and hotly contested same, the Varsity emerging victorious by the decisive score of 27-21. THE SEASON. G. T- H. S 34 Carmichaels G. T. II. s 29 Faculty ■....' G. T. H. s 23 Pt. Marion G. T. H. s 37 South Brownsville 19 G. T. H. s 26 Favette City 22 G. T. H. s 27 Dunbar Township H. S. ... 18 G. T. H. 4S Fayette City 19 G T H s 30 California Normal 14 G. T. H. s 24 Donora 28 G. T. H. s 24 Uniontown 27 G. T. H. s 27 Pt. Marion 21 Total 329 Total 269 -68— BREAKERS. It’s the fellow equipped with a self-starter who gets things done. Beal (seriously) — “Hermann, why is it that all you fat fellows are so good natured?” Jeffries—“We have to be good-natured. You see we can't either fight or run.” You must have sand in order to leave footprints of reputation. In telling about an “uptown” hotel he once visited, Talbott said that when you wanted to get up, you just had to press the button at the head of the bed and the porter came and wakened you. If you have a work to do, do it, Don’t you grunt and groan, and stew; go do it. Smile, and toil will smile with you, And your Mondays won’t be blue. So, if you have work to do, do it. —McLuke. Guess the German submarines are about as numerous on water as Fords are on land. The most powerful sermon is an upright, useful and successful life. In all things throughout the world, the man who looks for the crooked will see the crooked, and the man who looks for the straight will see the straight.—Ruskin- How’s this for an ideal football team for 1918? Poundstone ................F. B- Ramsay.....................R. H. B. J. P. Sangston.............L. H. B. Leckey ....................Q. B. O. W. Rider .................C. Ralph Jordan ..............R. G. Chas. Miller ..............R. T. Robt McClelland............R. E. Chas. Christopher..........L. G. John Smith ................L. E. David Sangston ............L. T. Coach—Egidio Blasotti. Asst. Coach—George Franks. TRUE FACTS. Seniors—Brassy. Junior—Classy. Sophomore—Sassy. Freshman—Grassy. Human nature has not changed with the centuries, but the weapons have. “Serve and the world serves with you. Loaf, and you loaf alone. This strenuous world is a continuous whirl. It affords no room for the drone.” “Some men are ground dowrn on the grindstone of life, while others get polished up. It depends on their kind of stuff.” Teacher (in bookkeeping)— “When both sides of the cash book are equal, what is the matter?” Caroline—“You are broke.” —69— BUMPERS. “High School girls’ faults are many; High School boys have only two— Everything they say, And everything they do.” Prof. McCombs (in Physiography)—“Name three well-known bluffs around here.” Robert Kendall (quickly)—“Cav-alcante. Brown and Talbott.” EXCEPTIONS. Sound travels at rate of 400 yds. per second. Exception to this rule: Scandal, 1000 yds.; flattery, 500 yds; truth, yds; alarm clock????? Prof. Rudisill—“What makes the baby yell that way, dear?” Mrs. R.—“His teeth, love.” Professor—“Oh, if that’s the reason. I’ll run for the dentist and have them out ” Pa‘er Myewski in giving prin-cinal narts of Latin verb: “Skato. sir ere, frHi, bumpus.” Teacher—“Marie, use ‘indigo’ in a sentence.” Ma ie G. (after much thought) —“I put ‘he taby indigo cart.” “Rock-a-by Senior on a tre6-top. As long as you study, the cradle will rock; But if you stop digging, the cradle will fall And down will come grades, diploma and all.” THE MAIN QUESTION. A man asks, “Is it durable?” A woman asks, “Is it stylish?” A child asks, “Is it good to eat?” The most fortunate men in the world are those who can get paid for what they like to do. GOOD ADVICE. Be satisfied with what you have, but not with what you are. Be like a man who made a two-base hit; his body was on second base, his breath on first, and his heart on third. Three hundred fifty thousand boys run away from home every year in North America; 35,000 become confirmed tramps; 4,000 become dangerous criminals. Question—Do you make your homes what they ought to be? Fmployer — “Can you write sho hand?” Anna Mae—“Oh yes, only it takes me longer.” AFTER GRADUATION. It is a fact that knowledge is not power unless it is applied. The graduate who wastes his or her talents is like an unused auto —worth no more than a heap of junk unless you know how to turn on the juice. High-brow classics are absolutely useless in the business world, unless they have taught the student the value and reward of concentration and proper application. GIRLS’ BALLOT. Prettiest Girl Edna Vail 27 Most Entertaining Marie Glenn ...r. 13 Jolliest . Yvonne Quinet 9 Deepest in Love . .Mertie Stilwell 27 Most Bashful . Marie Jankey 17 Biggest Flirt . Meryl Carpenter 7 Best Singer . Sara Dearth 43 Most Studious . Mary Raspi 36 Most Stylish .Helen Sapper 20 Best Actress . Dessa Willard 41 Best Dancer . Carrie McLeod 20 Best Cook . Corrine Baer 14 Best Athlete . Mildred McCrackin ... 43 Best Seamstress .Anna Solanic 20 The One Who Likes to Talk 38 to the Boys the Most. . Libby Sbarske BOYS’ BALLOT. Handsomest . Thomas Yanchus 9 Most Popular . William Talbott 27 Best Athlete . George Brown 36 Best Entertainer . Eddie Jankey 13 Sport est . Albert Yanchus 19 Deepest in Love . Sylvia Gray 42 Most Graceful . Charles Miller 45 Loudest Footsteps . Elmer Semler 25 Best Actor . Ray Show 41 Heart Breaker .. . Charles Weimer 9 Best Military Bearing . . . Lowry Newcomer . . . 10 Most Graceful Smoker . . Josephus Baer 45 Best Singer . Don McWilliams .... 43 Most Effeminate . Clarence Leckey .... 50 Lady Hater . Clifton Bemies —71— 23 G. T. H. S. CADET CORPS. The great European war has tried American patience and has been displaced by American patriotism, in consequence of which, patriotic meetings have been hel dat a great many places throughout the country. The true American spirit made itself felt among the boys of our Alma Mater, by responding in organizirg a Cadet Company, for the purpose of getting a taste of life in the American Army. However, these advantages are not merely physical, as too many suppose. The habits of attention and mental con-certrat on are developed. The habits of neatness, order, system and punctuality are imposed upon him, while the constant necessity for quickly responsive and decided physical and mental action results in habitual decision of manner, movement and speech. “Further than this, the pupil is schooled in self-restraint and self-mastery, in prompt obedience, in submission to law and authority, and in the exercise of authority under a consciousness of personal responsibility, and at the same time cultivates a spirit of manly dignity and independence.” The Cadets are organized into a company. The officers have been elected by the Cadets. OFFICERS. 1. George C. Brown, Cadet Captain. 2. William Talbott, 1st Lieutenant. 3. Edgar Provance, 2nd Lieutenant. 4. Ray Show, 1st Sergeant. 5. Ray Nelson, 2nd Sergeant. 6. Don McWilliams, 1st Corporal. 7. Josephus Baer, 2nd Corporal. 8. Tony Cavalcante, 3d Corporal. 9. Albert Yanchus, 4th Corporal. 10. Egidio Blasotti, 5th Corporal. —72— CADET DRUM CORPS. Fifers—Miller Smith, J. P. Sangston, Bernell Wright. Tenor Drummers—I. N. Riffle, Sylvia Grey. Bass Drummer—Clifton Bemies. Bugler—Frank Wright. Officers in Charge—Private Brockman, U. S. Recruiting Station, Uniontown; John Duff, Commander Klondike Cadet Corps, Republic; R. E. Rudisiil. CADETS. George Franks James Cavalcante Robert Kendall Lowry Newcomer James Peyton Arthur Smith Kenneth Townsend Arthur Weimer Robert McClelland Chas. Christopher Chas. Weimer Chas. Miller John Smith Arthur Alton Bernell Wright Howard Beal Harold McCloy Haley Ramsey John Moore Andy Elizus Harold Kelly Arnold Poundstone Stewart Ramsey J. P. Sangston Lee Sharpnack Miller Smith Andy Stofcheck Thomas Yanchus Paul Boots John Franks Clarence Honsacker Samuel Kelly William Matyus Eddie Jankey Peter Mayewsky Paul Woodfill Lowry Newcomer Lawrence Walters Paul Houston —73— % 74— TRACK. (By Prof. S. R. Henning, Coach) Again can German Township feel proud of her boys in athletics, when she considers that without any previous practice the track team handily carried off second honors in the interscholastic track and field meet held at Uniontown last May, being beaten only by Uniontown. Last spring was the first time that track work was ever taken up at the high school, having been encouraged by the formation of the Fayette County Field and Track Athletic Association, and the interscholastic meet. The boys responded willingly to the requests for candidates, and a large number of them came out each practice night and proved their desire and ability to become track men- Although we were handicapped in having no suitable place for track work and in having bad weather much of the time alloted for practice, still the boys made a very creditable showing and several should with a little more practice and experience, become stars, who could carry off honors in even a college track meet. In the Interscholastic Meet held at Uniontown, our school won 27 points, easily taking second place. Such schools as Connellsville, Brownsville and Dunbar Township were defeated by our boys. Those who obtained points for the high school and consequently won their G. T. H. S. were: Albert Yanchus in the 880-yard run, 2nd place; Tony Cavalcante in the one mile, 2nd place; Harry Kendall in the 220-yard hurdles and the high jump, 3rd in the hurdles and 2nd in the high jump; George Brown in the broad jump, 1st place; Edgar Provance in the shot put, 1st place; Samuel Morris in the discus throw, 3rd place; the team won third place in the mile relay. Before school closed our boys held a Dual Meet with Carmichaels High School, which was easily won by the score of 60-13, taking practically everything. . The boys should be encouraged to keep up their good work, as a little more practice and experience would enable them to carry off first honors in any county Interscholastic Meet. —75— MUSIC (By Prof. I. N. Riffle) Music has always been one of the important factors in the life of the pupil of German Township High School. This school has always believed more or less in the old adage which tells us that “Whistling makes the rows shorter.” This does not mean that we have become a band of whistlers but rather that we have endeavored to instil into the heart of every pupil a liking for music and for good music. If a student came here without that singing nature he was sure to have it developed in the course of his stay and went out from the school to take his place among men as a cheerful, sunshiny worker. The School Board has not seen fit to employ a teacher of music, but it has been fortunate in securing a corps of teachers who are all more or less interested in music. Thus, while music as a study was not developed, yet there has been created an atmosphere about the school that lent itself to the creation of musical taste. Probably the most popular musical organization was the orchestra under the direction of Professor Rudisill. This band of musicians has more than once drawn hearty applause from the public after the rendition of one of their selections. The following were the people enrolled in this: Piano—Sara Dearth. First Violins—Libby Sbarske, Yvonne Quinet, Prof. Rudisill. Second Violins—Prof. Sheetz, Slivia Gray, Karl Merck. Cornet—Frank Wright. Clarinet—Bernell Wright, J. P. Sangston. Traps—Prof. I. N. Riffle. The Mandolin Club also deserves special mention. This was under the direction and instruction of Professor Sheetz, and although formed late in the year, was very popular and did their part in contributing to the school music. Members: First Mandolin—Modest Newcomer, Corrine Baer, Prof. Riffle, Prof. Sheetz. Second Mandolin—Jeanette Blaney, Sylva Gray, Prof. Rudisill. Guitars—Harry Kendall, Robert Kendall- Singing has been developed to a hi h extent under the coaching of Miss Dearth whose pleasing personality and sunshiny smile was the high light of the chapel exercises. The girls’ chorus under her direction brought forth many flattering compliments from the public, and this itself ought to be an incentive for the school board to arrange for regular instruction in music in our school. Too much cannot be said for Miss Sara Dearth, our pianist, who has been constantly faithful to the performance of her duty, and who has always responded with a will to help boost the music and take her part in making things go. —76-- THE “MAC” CONCERT COMPANY. Director, Prof. McCombs. Asst. Director, Robt. McClelland. SPECIAL PROGRAMME. 1. Operatic Selection—Les Contaes d’Hoffmann............Saradeartb Solo, Prof. McCombs. 2. Piano Duet—“When Hearts are Trump”...................Marieglenn Rena McCloy and D. McWilliams. ?. Violin Solo—“Fiddlers' Fancies”.......................Sylvagray Robert McClelland. 4. Vocal Duet—“The Highland Fling”.......................Raynelson C. McLeod and H. McCloy. 5. Trcmbone Solo—“I Want To Be a Red Cross Nurse”..........Joebaer Pearl McWilliams. 6. Quartette—“I Want a Little Soldier in Blue”........Maehostetler H. McCombs, N. McGinty, E. McCann, A. McKenna. 7. Guitar Intermezzo—“I Hear You Calling Me”...............Rayshow Mildred McCracken. —77— KICKED OUT OF COLLEGE. On Friday evening, March 23d, the Junior class gave a very able rendition of a college farce, entitled “Kicked Out of College,” by Walter Ben Hare. It protrayed true college life in its various phases, including the social and athletic actiivties. The stage setting with its banners and penants added to its colle-iate interpretation. It contained many side splitting parts for coon and “cullud” folks, which received great applause at the hands of the record-breaking audience. The penants and banners for the Suffragette Pageant had been loaned to the class through the courtesy rf the Uniontown Suffragette Association. The play was a great success, every character being interpreted and rendered in a professional style. The play was given by the Junior class for the benefit of the Laureola and a sum of $122.50 had been realized. CAST. Booties Ben bow, a popular Senior........................George Brown Tad Chesaldine, a college cutup.........................William Talbott Leviticus, the Ace of Spades............................ Prof. Riffle Slivers McGee, a jolly Junior.......................Robert McClelland Shorty Long, of the Glee Club.......................Charles Christopher Scotch McAllister, a hard student....................Clarence Leckey Benjamin Benbow, Booties’ father.....................Edgar Provance Sandy McCann, coach of Dramatic Club.........................Joe Baer Officer Riley, from Emerald Isle........................Charles Weimer Mr. Gears, of Speed Motor Co............................Charles Miller Jonquil Grey, college chauffeur.........................Helen Roycroft Betty Benbow, Booties’ sister.............................Marie Glenn Mile. Mimi Fleurette, French costumer.....................Libby Sbarske Mrs. B. J. Benbow, Booties' mother.........................Miss Hoover “Ma” Bagsby, popular landlady.............................Dessa Willard Mrs. McCann, a jealous wife............................Caroline Duggan Miss Juliet Snobbs, college stenographer..........................Meryl Carpenter Salamanca Spivins, colored wash-lady.............................Herman Jefferie3 Comedian Dialogue...................................Kendall and Riffle Southern scene...............Rudisill, Sheetz, Henning, Riffle, Kendall Vocal Solo.................................................Sara Dearth Suffragettes? and Students—Miss Hoover, Mery] Carpenter. Libby Sbarske, Caroline Duggan, Mary Raspi, Ruth Ganoe, Mary Antrani, Carrie McLeod, Marie Jankey, Arvella Ellinger, Rachael Brown, Mary Murphy, Yvonne Quinet, Lucy Matyus, Anna Solanic, Frank Wright, J. P. Sangston, Bernell Wright, John Smith, Ray Showe, Don McWilliams, Thomas Yanchus, Harold McCloy, Jacob Newcomer. Act 1—College Boarding House, Booties’ first little wife. Act 2—Suite in Honeymoon Flats, Booties’ second wife. Act 3—Same as Act 2. Booties’ third little wife. Business Manager Electrician...... Stage Manager... F loor Manager... Musical Director. Coach ............ .Prof. McCombs Edgar Provance . .Charles Miller .Harold McCloy ...Miss Dearth ..Prof. Rudisill —78— “SAVAGELAND” It is only fitting that the boys and girls of German Township High School, through the pages of this Lauerola, should be congratulated upon the splendid rendition of the first musical comedy ever given by this school. It was produced for the benefit of the Athletic Association. Amid brilliant lights and splendid scenery, with beautiful gowns and picturesque hats, the picture disclosed to the audience, upon the raising of the first curtain, was indeed one of beauty. To that beauty was added grace and the two were carried out through the entire play. “Savageland,” the title of the production, is a musical comedy, written by Walter Ben Hare. It is divided into two acts with delightful singing and dancing throughout the whole. It was presented two nights—February 15th and 16th—with capacity houses both nights. The music was catchy and well sung; the comedy was portrayed to the very best advantage in a manner seldom displayed by amateurs. In fact the entire performance was a credit to the school as a whole and many have expressed the hope that the same sort of play will be given again in the near future. Another interesting feature is the fact that the costumes were designed and made by the pupils and teachers. They are now the property of the school. One hundred seventy-five dollars was realized by the Association from this play. The cast was as follows; Ray Showe, as “Jackie Heinz,” 59th variety. William Talbott, as “Sherlocko Combs,” defective detective. S. R. Henning, as “Buckskin Buddy,” cowboy. Sterling Honsacker, as “Gilroy Clay, in love. Tony Cavalcante, as “Big Chief Heap Much Scalpem.” Lewis Blanc, as the bellboy. It. E. Rudisill, as the preacher. Dessa Wrillard, as “Birdie Magoogin,” an Irish Cinderella. Lillian Rush, as “Daffodil Dotty,” poetess of passion. Mertie Stilwell, as “Marigold Lee,” a Quaker maid. Mildred McCrackin, as “Ysobel,” in vaudeville, and a chorus of maids and men composed of Misses Yvonne Quinet, Helen Roycroft, Modest Newcomer, Edna Vail. Meryl Carpenter. Elizabeth Sbarske, Martha Cutwright, Sara Dearth, Sara Sbarske, Harry Kendall, Joe Baer, George Brown, Albert Yanchus, Dcnnel McWilliams and J. B. Sheetz. Those in charge of the play were: J. B. Sheetz, coach; Margue- rite Dearth, musical director; I. N. Riffle, specialties; Blanche Dearth, accompanist; It- E. Rudisill, stage manager, and R. R. McCombs, business manager. —Marguerite E. Dearth. SENIOR PLAY—JUNE 8, 1917. “A DAUGHTER OF THE DESERT.” Comedy Drama of the Arizona Plains, in Four Acto. (By Charles Ulrich) DRAMATIC PERSONAE. Harold Morton (Railroad Surveyor).........William Talbott Clarence Ogden (Arizona Rancher)............Harry Kendall Samuel Hopkins (Land Speculator)..............Ray Show Pedro Sylvera (Mexican Renegade)...........Albert Yanchus Jim Parker (Gambler Who Is on the S uare). .. .Sylva Gray Eill Joneo (Sure-Fire Sheriff)............Clifton Bemies Ruth Arlington (Daughter of Desert). . .Mildred McCrackin Lncy Hopkins (Her College Chum).............Mabel Taylor Mrs. Mary Ogden (Arizona Widow)............Dessie Willard White Bird (Apache Indian Girl).............Meryl Kendall Cowboys: Arnold Poundstone. Harold Kelley, Eddie Jankey, Charles Patterson Place—Arizona Time—18£2. Act I.—Interior of Arlington Ranch House—Accusation Act II.—Ranch House.—Arrest. Act III.—Hotel at Tombstone.—Rescue. Act IV.—Arlington.—Reckoning. Production 2 hours and 15 minutes. Business Manager—Edward Jankey. Assistant Business Manager—Charles A. Patterson. Stage Manager—R. E. Rudisill. Assistant Stage Manager—Charles Miller. Coach—Miss Marguerite Dearth. —80— LITERARY SOCIETIES (By Prof. J. B. Sheetz) According to Solomon, life and death are in the power of the tongue; and as Euripides lus truly affirmed, every unbridled tongue in the end shall find itself unfortunate, for e er in the course of events men’s fortunes are oftener made by their tongues than by their virtues, and more men’s fortunes are overthrown thereby, also, than by their vices. Expression of thought, whether verbal or written, is one of the greatest gifts of the human race. There are some persons utterly void of such powers as a gift, but there is nothing to prevent even them from acquiring a good power of expression as an attainment. There is no royal road to literary training, any more than to other branches of culture and refinement. If you wish to become a fluent expressive speaker, a convincing debater, cr a fascinating reciter you must apply yourself to the acquisition of these virtues and pursue them earnestly. With this purpose in view, no better opportunity is afforded than that of a well regulated Li.erary Society, in which the members are active, enthusiastic and loyal. T he good that has been done by the Franklin and Lanierian Literary Societies of German Township High School is incommensurable. Every pupil in the High School is 2 member of one of these Societies; Ibis makes them extensive in their influence. Each Society lias an equal number of members at the beginning of a school year, which puts opportunities on an equal basis for all. During the present school year the Societies have not been as active as usual, due partly to the unsettled condition of thin is; the delay in opening High School on account of the infantile paralysis quarantine, the substitutions of dramatics instead of literary work which brought forth such excellent productions as the musical comedy “Savageland” and the drama “Kicked Out of College,” both of which were necessary to finance our athletic teams and publications, and on those grounds justifiable as a substitute. Also the establishment of military training for the boys and the organization of a cadet corps, as well as the excuses granted to pupil3 fer the purpose of working on farms as requested by the tsate and national educational authorities, drew heavily on our ilterary society time and material, but as true, patriotic, loyal citizens wa have gladly made this sacrifice- It is hoped that the serious handicaps of this year will be interpreted as incentives to greater literary activities of the future. A sunrise is gorgeous only in proportion to the number of clouds which tend to o'ershadow it. So let it be with our Societies! STATISTICS. Franklin Literary Society. Colors........Azure and White Motto..........“Faith Is Duty” YELL Rah—Rah—Rah, Rah—Rah—Rah. Rah—Rah—Rah, Rah—Rah—Rah. Zig, Zag, BOOM! F-R-A-N-K-L-I-N! Franklin, Franklin, Franklin. Lanierian Literary Society. Colors...........Red and White Motto, “Virtus post funera vivit” YELL Wah—Rah—Rah—Rah—Hoora; Wah—Rah—Rah—Rah—Hoora; BOOM! (Whistle) M. H. S. Lanierian, Lanierian, Lanierian. —81— COURSE OF STUDY —Of the— GERMAN TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Four Years, Nine Months Term. Recitations Daily, Forty-Minute Periods. FRESHMAN YEAR. REQUIRED— Ancient History, English (Advanced Gram, and Comp., 3 Classics), Algebra (Elementary), Arithmetic (Academic, especial attention to Metric System), ELECTIVES—(Pupils must choose one of the Electives). Latin (Beginning). Physiography. Soils. Forestry. Poultry Husbandry. Shop Work. SOPHOMORE. REQUIRED— Mediaeval History. Rhetoric (Including 3 Classics) Albegra (Advanced). Zoology (One Semester). Botany (One Semester). ELECTIVES— Latin (Caesar IV Books). German (Beginning). Farm Crops. Farm Bookkeeping. Ornamental Gardening. Vegetable Gardening. Shop Work. —82— JUNIOR. REQUIRED—«- English History. American Literature (Including 3 Classics). Plane Geometry (IV Books). Physics (Including Experiments). ELECTIVES— Latin (Cicero IV Books). German (Second Year Work). Farm Animals. Fruit Raising. Shop Work. Penmanship. Calculation. Business English. Commercial Law. Commercial Geography. Orthography. Bookkeeping (20th Century). SENIOR. REQUIRED— Modern History. English Literature (Including 3 Classics). Chemistry (Including Experiments). ELECTIVES— Agriculture. Virgil. German. Solid Geometry. Trigonometry. Economics. Farm Mechanics. Farm Management. Rural Law. Fertilizers. Penmanship. Calculation. Business English. Shorthand. Typewriting. Orthography. Office Practice. Automobile—Sometimes used as a spoon-holder. Athlete—A dignified ounch of muscle at school, unable to split wood or carry in the coal at home. B. Brown—A familiar light of the Junior class. Bawling Out—When the teacher lets go of his .temper. Bluffing—Excuse given instead of true facts. Bell—A peculiar pan used for calling school at G. T. H. S. Boy—A useful ornament on the farm. (See Talbott.) C. Chapel—Home of “several announcements” Class Meeting—Noisy social gathering. Case—A physical phenemon in which “Likes repel and unlikes attract.” Cute—A name applied to the Sophomores. D. Dead—Without life. Deader—McClellandtown. Deadest—G. T. H. S. Dunce—Freshman. Date—Something to foretell the future. Dance—Chance for a fellow to hold a girl. E. Earthquake—The Faculty’s Exam. Eat—Process of feeding the face. Eats—Things thrown at G. T. H. S. Excuse—A permit written by the pupils. F. Farmer—The wealthy man of today. Prof. Henning. Flirt—See Libby. Ford—A peculiar machine. Ask Provance. Faculty—A race feared by the students. B. German—A language telling about “Submarines.” Gate—“Good-night.”—Friday night. Geometry—A Chinese puzzle. Germ—A man from Germany. Girl—A familiar talking-machine. H. Hall—A meeting place for two. Horn—Something used to scatter people. “A Ford.” Harvest—Hi?h School Diploma. Handy—A useful man. See Chas. Miller. High School—A reformatory for the idle. —84— I. Illusion—When you look at Weimer and think you see a man. Invitation—A chance to pay money. Ink—Pen-juice. Inn—A watering-place for automobiles. S. D. Mason’s Store. J. Junior—An example of all that’s good. Jitney—Senior’s touring car. Jump—A peculiar aerial five-foot twist by Harry Kendall. L. Life—One fool thing after another. Love—Two fool things after each other. Laureola—Result of much perspiration at a little inspiration. M. Mandolin—A peculiar four-stringed pumpkin played by the Faculty. Mind—No matter. Matter—Never mind. Morris—Kind of chair discovered by Lois. N. Nap—Pleasant pastime during afternoon classes. Newspaper—What someone else has when you want it. Noise—Music by the High School Orchestra. O. Oyster—A stage of the lower animals. Office—The Faculty’s penitentiary fo rthe wicked. P. Proposal—Question requiring answer “yes.” Permit—Opportunity for students to prevaricate. Professor—Sometimes an uninvited guest. (In classroom). R. Reason—Not found in the Senior class. Rookie—A G. T. H. S. hero. S. Separator—Any member of the Faculty who finds a “case” in the halls. Submarine—A paper-wad invented by one pupil to torpedo another. Stenography—A deaf and dumb language to write love letters. T. Telephone—That which gives a pupil an excuse to leave class. Thanksgiving—A day devoted to the annual division of Turkey— with Greece on the side—by the Hung’ry folks. U. U—Abbreviation for you. Useless—Rain when we have outdoor sports. V. Vacation—The Senior’s “Haven of Rest.” Vote—That which women want but ain’t ?ot. W. Window—A screen for snow-balls. Wisdom—All Juniors have it. X. X—An unknown quantity—(Seniors). Xylophone—See page 2358 Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary. Y. Yesterday—One day back. Yard—A step made by Arnold Poundstone. Z. Zero—Commercial’s free arm movement. —85— CLASS OF 1909 MOTTO—Succedimus perstondo. COLORS—Red and Black. Nicholas Del Zingro—High School teacher in Detroit, Midi. Carl Bemies—Evangelistic singer. Odessa Newcomer—Teacher Redstone Township H. S. Ella Emery—Teacher at Leckrone. Katheryn Emery—Teacher at Bessemer. Jewel McCombs—Working at Leckrone-Marguerite Dearth—Teacher G. T. H. S. Modest Newcomer—Teacher G. T. H. S. CLASS OF 1910. MOTTO—Per diligentiam vicemus. COLORS—Lavendar and White. Donna Butler (Burns)—Living at Brownsville. Floy Christopher (Jackman)—Living at Pittsburgh. Josephus Hulin—Pittsburgh. Benjamin McCrackin—Marguerite. Thomas McCrackin—Edenborn. Harry Holton—Teacher, Edenborn. Beryl Newcomer—Leckrone. Ira N. Riffle—Teacher G. T- H. S. Nelle Riffle (McCrackin)—Teacher at McClellandtown. Lillian Rush—Teacher G. T. H. S. Charles Seaton—Pitt University. CLASS OF 1911. MOTTO—Animo et fide. COLORS—Blue and Gold. Russell Coffman—Deceased, May 3. 1914. Emilie Haines (Sowers)—Masontown. Pearl Hostettler—Stenographer, Scottdale. Vassie Kirby—Brownsville. B. S. Newcomer—Principal, Footedale. Helen Riffle (McCrackin)—Edenborn. Charles Taylor—Teacher, Ronco. Norbett Williams—Texas. CLASS OF 1912. MOTTO—Volens et petens COLORS—Orange and Black. Gertrude Campbell—At home. Margaret Campbell (Gearing)—Masontown Karl Grove—Leckrone. Minor Franks—Bookkeeper, Pittsburgh. Dell Houston—Ohio. Albert Lloyd—Teaching. Irvin Keener—Uniontown. Iphmer Wilson—At home. Edgar Shawman—Medical School, Pittsburgh. —86— CLASS OF 1913. MOTTO—Fidus et audax. COLORS—Sky Blue and Cherry. Dawson Miller—Seminary at Pittsburgh. Etta Dove—Teacher. Heilman Neff Addition. Bernice Ross (Rockwell)—Leckrone. Harry Grey—At home. Jessie McWilliams—Teacher at Leckrone. Ida Emery—At home-John Boyle—Brownsville. Armour Haines—Principal, Herbert. Caroline Weltner—Teacher at Edenborn. Mildred Coffman—At home. Pavy Cree—At home. CLASS OF 1914. COLORS—Purple and Gold. MOTTO—Nulla dies sine linea. Irene Coffman—Teacher at Balsinger. Bryan Christopher—Principal, West Masontown. Nellie Coldren—Union Supply, Leckrone. Samuel Sbarske—Bookkeeper, Masontown. Joseph Gadd—Bookkeeper Monesson. Carrie Moser (Cree)—McClellandtown. Charles Moser—Student, W. J. College. Glenn Emery—Brownsville. Gladys McCracken—Teacher, McClellandtown. Blanche Riffle—Teacher, Edenborn. Rebecca Newcomer—Teacher, Footedale-Mary Golemski—Teacher, Lambert. Harold Gadd—At home. Karl Kendall—Leckrone. Ward Newcomer—Student W. Va- University. Charles Babariaz—Edenborn. Anna Golemski—Teacher, Lambert. Jacob Newcomer—Balsinger. Jennie Shaw (Goughenour)—McClellandtown. Chester Wilson—Masontown. Gwendolyn Gilmore—Teacher, McClellandtown. George Riffle—Sudent W. Va. University. Alice Kennison (Grove)—Leckrone. Andrew Zoldos—Belle Vernon. CLASS OF 1915. MOTTO—Droit et avant. COLORS—Standard Blue and White Medora Baer (Dietz)—Pittsburgh-Mary Miller—Student S. W. S. N. Ben Brooks—Ohio. Mary Rockwell—Union Supply, Continental. Joseph Blanc—Lambert. Paul Ramsey—Student W. J. College. Jennings Christopher—Grays Landing. Irl Thomas—Uniontown. Elizabeth Simpson—Teacher, Gallatin Clarence Dalzell—Teacher, Ronco. Wilda. Hostettler—Lambert. Zona Wilson—Teacher, Leckrone. Harry Huhn—Pittsburgh. Vera Ward—Teacher, Lambert. Mariett Quinet—Teacher, West Masontown. —87— DEW-DROP? Gray was ridin? in a West Penn street ear the other day, with his eyes closed, when the conductor reached him he said, “Wake up! “I’m not sleeping,” replied Gray. “Not asleep!” snapped the conductor. “Then what did you have your eyes closed for?” “It was because of the crowded condition of the car,” explained the passenger. “I hate to see women standing.” Janitor Molton—“I found the ‘Not to be used except in case of fire’ placard those boys stole out of the corridor, sir.” Principal Sheetz—“Where?” Janitor—“They had nailed it over the coal bin, sir.” “There's always an end of the road you know, Though the journey seems long and rough and slow. In the country shade or thriving town Your journey will end if you don’t lie down. It may seem weary and bleak and chill As you toil to the top of the misty hill, And see from its summit no rest in store, But a way that looks rougher than before. You may flinch from the smart of the stinging pain. As you set your face to the sleety rain, sigh And think with a fierce, resentful Of a blossoming path and a star-strewn sky. But no sooner or later, a glow so warm Will shine from a window through the storm, As Happiness beckons your footstep slow. There’s always an end of the road, you know.” A parent who disapproved of corporal punishment wrote the teacher: “Dear Miss—Don’t hit our Sammie. We never do it at home except in self-defense.” “Didn’t you say there were accidentals in that music?” asked the father. “A great many,” replied Carrie. “Well, it’s a great comfort to know that you were not doing it on purpose.” A youna Mr. Provance from G. T. H. S. appeared at the judge’s office and asked for a license. “What kind of license?” asked the judge. “A hunting license?” “No,” was the answer. “Aye think Aye been hunting long enough. Aye want a marriage license.” “It ain’t the guns nor armament, nor funds that they can pay. But the close co-operation that makes them win the day— It ain’t the individual, nor the army as a whole, But the everlastin’ teamwork of every bloomin’ soul.” —Rudyard Kipling. OUR MOTTO Smile and the world smiles with you, “Knock” and you go it alone; For the cheerful grin will let you in Where the “kicker” is never known. Growl and the way looks dreary; Laugh, and the path is bright; For a welcome smile brings sunshine, while A frown shuts out the light. Sigh, and you “rake in” nothing, Work, and the prize is won; For the nervy man with backbone can By nothing be outdone.—Ex. —88— EMPLOYMENT BUREAU FOR SENIORS. WANTED—Position selling lolly-pops.—Eddie Jankey. SITUATION WANTED—I am in the Senior class and have made a specialty of Chemistry. Would like a position in the country.—William Talbott. WANTED—A girl who doesn’t want the other fellow.— Albert Yanchus. SITUATION WANTED—A position where I may advance the cause of the Prohibition Party.—Hazel McCombs. WANTED—A job doing nothing.—Mildred McCrackin. WANTED—A rest.—Ray Show. WANTED—Four consecutive leap years.—Senior Girls. WANTED—Someone to make a fuss over me.—Lorette Kenison. i A FEW DON’TS FOR FRESHMEN. Don’t try to see how little you can do. Don’t think you know more than the Profs. Don’t fail to try for a team if you have any athletic ability at all. Don’t forget that you are no longer in Grammar School. Don’t forget that you are only a Freshman in the H. S. Don’t fail to join the Athletic Association. Don’t be in a hurry to have your ability recognized. It will come out in time. Don’t think you can rule the school. Don’t fail to support the “RED BLACK.” Don’t be afraid to display the colors. —89— DID YOU EVER See Miss Hoover run from a mouse? Hear of Libby Sbarske flirting? Watch the Faculty during Chapel? Know Weimer was a “Heart-Breaker”? Get out of History on time? See Clarence Leckey with a girl? Hear Janette Blaney sing? Know that Albert Yanchus was “Still-well”? See anyone wink at Commercial teacher? Know Joe Baer to be on time? I WONDER WHY I am a sprinter.......... I study so much.......... I am so short............ I am so thin............. I am so tall............. I am so gay.............. I wear such a pompadour I like the girls......... I am a brave soldier..... I am so cute............ U stop to read this page. .....Charles Miller ..........Joe Baer .Arnold Poundstone . . .Hermann Jeffries ......Marie Jankey .....Frances Ward Charles Christopher . . .Jacob Newcomer .....Harry Kendall ......Ralph Jordan ..........Someone FACULTY ROASTS. Faculty—Some of the people who view life through the wrong end of the telescope. Modest Newcomer—Waiting for her to get wise. (Wisen-burg). While reading the proof—she has got him. Minnie Hoover—No, I am not afraid of a mouse. Lillian Rush—What is your hurry, Teacher? Marguerite Dearth—We wonder what the attraction is in Masontown? Bess Boger—“Well now, don’t you know?” S. R. Henning—In choosing a wife, be careful to get one who can wash dishes and milk the cows. R. R. McCombs—The hand that rocks the cradle, fools the world. J. B. Sheetz—He that has a bonnie wife need not be drafted. I. N. Riffle—Now then-----!!! R. E. Rudisill—Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die. —90— A GLIMPSE OF SCHOOL LIFE. The summer is ?one and the past-time, Has scarcely passed away. When we enter the School of Learning, With the Profs., old and gray. Ae we enter the fount of Knokledge, Herr Sheetz, the Master of Pate, Looks at his timepiece grimly, Alas! you are five minutes late. The gong sounds and pedagogues stately, Step forth with dignified air; And thunder forth in the corridor, “Make less noise on the stair.” Miss Hoover steps forth in the classroom. And reads a chapter so long, The boys and girls are expecting The sound of the gong. And then the Juniors .step forward. With quiet and dignified mien— Tell of heroes and worlds that wrere conquered, While upon us, Miss Dearth doth beam. And then to that good old Latin Cicero, Virgil, and such. But all the points vanish At Professor McComb’s mystical touch. The orderly Seniors move forward— And almost without a pause Tell of the queer Egyptians, That Miss Newcomer gives hearty applause. Chapel has be un and the music Pours forth from the happy throng; As Professor Riffle wields his baton, And leads the triumphant song. And now the click of the typewriters. The pupils as busy as bees, As they con their daily lessons On Miss Boger’s typewriter keys. And then kind-heartedly. Miss Rush Receives with wide-open arms, And teaches of bugs and flowers, Until Soph, minds she doth charm. They enter the Hall of science. And pass many a golden hour; Tis there experiments flourish, With Professor Rudisill’s “Electrical Power.” ’Tis not the end of our story. For the last and best is to come— As Professor Henning leads out the “Aggies To hoe corn and reap in a sum. —Freshman Class Reveries. —91— MACK'S GENERAL MERCHANDISE MASONTOWN, PA. FRIENDSHIP. There is no one meaner, man more despised than the person who accepts or seeks the friendship of another for the express purpose of plotting against the interest of that one. If life holds nothing more exciting and interesting to you than syping on another for his downfall, you are a low-down thief. You can lock up your valuables from a common thief of the night, but the one who fawns and pretends and flatters for the purpose of finding out your innermost secrets is far more to be feared and avoided. The very first requisite of good breeding is never to seek to know personal matters about another which are the individual’s own particular business, either by accident or intent. (Good breeding is based on principals of ri:ht and planes of honor). Of course you must have a conception of honor before you can exercise that virtue. Nothing eventually is ever gained by underhand methods. If that innate (something) does not tell you how to be open and honorable in your dealings with the rest of the human family, get busy at once and find out who is the most to be trusted of all your acquaintances, and study the principals which actuate that. —J. E. P. —92— MEANT FOR SMILES. Prof. Riffle is confined to his home with the mumps. We extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery. ILLUSTRATING COHERENCE. A mad dog bit a horse which has since died on the leg. Mosier—“How old did you say you were?” Carrie—“I didn’t say, but I just reached 18.” Mosier—“Who interrupted you?” DIDN’T WANT TO ROB HIM. His face was pinched and drawn. With faltering footsteps he wended his way among the bustling crowd. “Kind sir,” he suddenly exclaimed, “will you not give me a loaf of bread for my wife and little ones?” The stranger regarded him not unkindly. “Far be it from me,” he rejoined, “to take advantage of your destitution. Keep your wife and little ones; I do not want them.” WHY TKACH FIRS DIE YOUNG. Following are some answers to examination questions: “An idolator is a very idle person.” “A parasite is a kind of umbrella.” “Alias was the name of a good man in the Bible.” “A plagiarist is a writer of plays.” “Erudition is the state of being rude.” “A sort of sadness kind of shone in Bryant’s poems.” “I hear your son graduated with high honors. Has he found a position yet?” “Oh, yes; one that seems to suit him first rate.” “What is it?” “In a hammock.” “Why are H. S. boys so much worse than they used to be?” “1 attribute it to improved ideas in building.” “How so?” Shingles are scarce, and you can’t spank a boy with a tin roof.” Lucy M.—“Mother, don’t you think my voice has improved?” Mother—“Perhaps, but not cured.” WANTED. Irene Haines wants a man for specifications. See Bill Talbott. Advertisement: “Lost—a cane by a Senior with an ivory head.” Miss Newcomer—“John Smith, are you chewing gum?” John (gulping)—“Not now.” The reason why some people aren’t failures in life are because they never do anything. Stuart came down to breakfast with a tired look in his eyes. “Oh, mother,” sighed he, “1 had such a terrible dream last night! I dreamed I was having a fight with a great big bear, bigger n this house, and he tore me almost to little bits. Does a horrid dream like that mean anything?” “It does, my son,” returned the mother in a voice of ominous calm, as she reached for her slipper. “It means that I know what became of that mince pie I could not find last night.” THE COLLEGE FOLLOW-UP. “My college certainly takes an interest in its graduates,” said Jones to Smith. “How’s that?” asked Smith. “Why, here I get a note from the dean saying he will be glad to hear of the death of any of the Alumni.” -93— Established 1897. Plumbing and Heating SYSTEMS INSTALLED BY US MEANS FOUR THINGS TO YOU: Quality Efficiency Economy Durability Give us the pleasure of estimating on your work or, better still, let us do it. Good Plumbing and Heating is a necessity and not a luxury. IDEAL STEAM AND WATER BOILERS More Heat—Less Coal. REAL ECONOMY RANGES Best Baking Ranges. Prompt Service. Courteous Treatment. Estimates Free. The Chas. L. 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Teacher—“Can you tell me what a hypocrite is?” Freshie—“Yes, ma’am; it is a boy what comes to school with a smile on his face.” Prof. Sheetz—“Eddie, why were you late?” Eddie—“The bell stopped too soon.” Patty—“Dearest, will you love me always?” Corrine—“Patty, I have loved you all the ways I know.” Whatsoever a pupil sows in time of school, that shall he also reap in time of examination. “Keep quiet, George, and say something.” How green the Freshmen are— but never mind, there is another class coming next year. Carl—“What would you do if I kissed you?” Dessie—“I'd scream for help.” Carl—“Don’t bother; I can do it wi.hout any help.” Mr. Rudsill—“Will you get me a copy of the New Testament in Hebrew?” Clias. M.—“I’ll try; who’s the author?” WANTED. A good book on the latest styles, also one on ‘How to Be a Sport and Get In Right.’—Ray Nelson. Provance—“I saw where you were arrested for speeding.” Tony—“I was.” Provance—“What did ‘Butch’ Guy say? Tony—“Fine.” $ DARR BROS. 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The mere mention of opera suggests Caruso, Farrar, Gadski, Galli-Curci, Hempel, Homer, Mar-t'nelli, Melba, Ruffo, Scotti—all the commanding personalities who dominate the operatic stage. At the opera or listening to the magnificent arias of opera in your own home, you naturally want to hear these artists—the world’s greatest artists whose master interpretations are brought to you only on the Victrola. These renowned artists in full realization and acknowledgment that the Victor alone reproduces their art with absolute fidelity, make records for the Victor exclusively. It will be a pleasure to show you the various styles of the Victor-Victrola—$10.00 to $400.00— and at the same time play for you any music you wish to hear. At ROSENSHEIN’S JEWELRY STORE Victor Licensed Dealer. 25 Main St., : Masontown, Pa. Do not overlook the Jewelry Department—it is most complete—at very attractive prices. A Real Grocery and Meat Market— With one price for all people. Give us a trial and be convinced. PAUL I). HOWARD, Masontown, Pa. Opp. First Natl. Bank. THE QUALITY STORE Morgoli Davidson, Props. Successors to R. J. Anderson. For better class of goods come to see us. We carry a full line of Clothing, Shoes, Hats Furnishings for Men, Women and Children. Florsheim and Regal Shoes, Earl and Wilson Shirts, and Stetson Hats our specialty. NON-SENSE. 'Tis strange, but every time a Sophomore falls down, the first thing she does is to look around to see if any one was looking. Student—“Did you have anything in your garden this spring?” Henning—“Oh. yes, several varieties.” Student—“What, for instance?” Henning—“Oh, Plymouth Rocks and Leghorns.” Sophomore—“Why do the Seniors make better football and basketball players than Freshies?” Junior—“The Seniors have had four years of practice running and dodging up and down the stairs and halls. Teacher (in Bioolgy)—“What is prettier than a little chicken?” Miss Davis—“A little duck.” FLORALLY SPEAKING He called her Lily, Pansy, Rose —and every other flower of spring. Said she, “I can’t be all of these, so, you must Li-lac every thing.” (’. L. attempted to make use of his German and so walked into a cafe and said, “Wie gehts?” “Wheat cakes!” yelled the waiter to the cooks in the kitchen. “Nein! Nein!” called C. L.. “Shut up!” said the waiter; “you’ll be lucky to get three.” Teacher—“George, give me an example of the word ‘innocent’.” George—“Well, if 1 asked a man for change of a nickel and he gave me six pennies, I would be in-a-cent.” First Freshie—“I had a queer dream last night.” Second Freshie—“What was it?” First Freshie—“I dreamed I was eating flannel cakes and when 1 awoke half the blanket was gone.” COMMON-SENSE. Lillith Chestnut called Union-town and said: “Central, there is a person in Uniontown by the name of Jones. I don’t know their number or their address, but they have r. Jersey cow for sale. Can you jret them for me? Wouldn’t You Like to See— George Brown smoking? Mary Raspi as a ballet dancer? Carrie McLeod in Grand Opera? Char’es Miller as something? Sylvia Gray without a grouch? Fannie Keener play Vampire? Helen Roycroft not primping? Jeannette Blaney’s ideal? Lucy Matyus prepared? Pearl McWilliams keep a secret? Mertie Sti’well not giggling? Libbie Sbarske not talking to the boys? Meryl Carpentar with a fellow? Province ten years after being marred? Lois Taylor without a case? “You may lead a horse to water, You may lead a lamb to slaughter, You may lead by kindness when He won't respond to force. You may lead unto the altar Any bride without a halter. That’s provided she’s decided your Per leading man, of course. You may lead a cotillion, You mav lead the cheering millions You may lead the way to glory. You mav also bi mn the bumns. I , •'!� h ’=trv seme fellow creature— Lead in prayer, if you’re a preach Lead a solemn funny column, or if Vou’re in doubt lead trumps. You can lead a girl a merry chase. I’m told, if you are very, Very clever: and it’s never Wrong to lead a simple life. But you can’t lead conversation Into other contemplation When the subiect of a va atior Trip is bothering your wife!” YANCHUS BROS. fwi T)EPAR TMENT STORE cf MASONTOWN PENNA. E. D. Snyder—“I now let the hands of the chair in the seat of the new president.” General Blacksmithing Scientific Horseshoeing Our Specialties. BELL PHONE 51 MASONTOWN, PA. Weird answers to exam, questions: ‘‘Demosthenes tried to eat the pebbles on the seashore but failed, but he became a great orator.” “Pastuerized milk is milk from the cows in the pasture.” “Stratford-on-Avon is noted for the death of Shakespeare.” “Climate is caused by the motions of the earth around the sun.” “Geometry teaches us how to bisect angels.” “Gender shows us whether a man is masculine, feminine, or neuter.” “Parasite is a kind of umbrella.” Teacher—“Give an example of resonator.” Christopher—“A resonator is a pilot in the throat.” FURNITURE of Highest Qualify The People’s Furniture Store has the exclusive agency in Uniontown of America’s best known lines of furniture. Every article we sell is rigidly guaranteed; if it isn’t exactly as we claim it to be, we gladly refund your money. Club membership makes payments easy and convenient. You are cordially invited to visit our store and inspect our furniture—a visit involves no obligation to buy. 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