Goshen High School - Crimson Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

Page 25 text:

THE CRIMSON FIRST GIRL. What do you see ? GREEN GOD. I see Dallas Whittle, coach of Notre Dame, at the Great Chicago, a hotel whose proprietors are Jesse Getz and Eugene Boyts. Mr. Whittle is in conference with Fritz Blough, coach of Wisconsin and Harrison Berkey, coach of Michigan. Charles Egenrode, sport editor of the Chicago Tribune, is also present at the con- ference. Passing from Chicago I come to Indianapolis, where I see Esther Muth, occupying the govern- or ' s chair in the state capitol, the first woman governor of Indiana. She is givmg orders to a committee, composed of Thelma Brown, Ruth Childs, Edith Gibb and Blanche Guffey — all leaders in politics — to investigate niearis of build- ing a canal from Lake Michigrui to Goshen, Indiana, now a thriving manufacturing city, thanks to the efforts of Joe Farrell Jr. Still in Indianapolis, the great racing stadium comes into view, where the annual speedway races are being held. The race is almost finished. Roy Foos, the manufacturer of the Foos Royal Eight, Racing Car DeLuxe, is anxiously watch- ing his entered car, driven by Russel Rathka, a famous driver. He is fifth at the beginning of the last lap — he passes a car at the first curve and is fourth — at the lounding of the last turn, he moves into third place. (Girls are excited) No v on the straight-of-wav he is secouii — now he ties with the first car — an entr ' from Elkhart, Indi- ana — again he is second ; but at the finish, Rathka races across the line for first place. (Girls cheer) And now I pass to Har ard Uni ersity. I sc.; Herbert Greene, president of the uni ersity, ad- dressing a group of his faculty, an.oiig whom are : the notable Leslie Diveley, instructor in science; Paul Kauftman, Doctor of Philosophy; Francis Bickle, a professor in trigonometry ; and Evelyn Wilden, instructor of fine arts. At the same university, I see, in the observatory, that plans are being made to send a rocket to Mars, by Professor Walter Mayes and Sidnev Plaut. Mr. Mayes hopes to put his rocket on the market to sell to the public, to take the place of Fords. Lee Miller has consented lo manufacture the rockets, and LeRoy Bakei has accepted a position as business manager of the compan . And now my vision reaches New ' ork, where I see the New Strand Theater, owned by Dorothy Cline. The famous Follies Revue of 1940, -a which Helen Kindle as Rene ' O ' Malley is starr- ing, is now running at the theater, with great success. Also in New ' ork the most important society event of the year is taking place — the annual Masque Ball given by iVIiss Bernice Miller. Miss Virginia Little is aidng her as hostess. One of the most important events on the program is the piano duet given by Misses Floreli and Isabell Holsinger, the twin piano wonders. Among the guests is Kathryn Reichard, a pruii.inent society leader in New ' ork. Still in New York, Miss The!a:a Goldsmith, who has gained renown as a novelist and who Ins taken Gene Stratton Porter ' s placi :.i tne literi.rv world, is talking over the microphone at Rad. ' j Station G. H. S . Among her unseen listeners are Ira Hoover, a famous radiophone manufac- turer, and Vada Weaver, mayor of Philadelphia, in which city she has made her Iiome. (GREEN GOD pauses — ) SECOND GIRL, (anxiously) Do ou see noth- ing else ? GREEN GOD. The vision is becoming dim. Stir up the fires. (Third girl stirs up the sand in the alcohol lamps) On the Atlantic Ocean, I see the good ship Pinafore captained h - Bernard Hess. Among his passengers are Kenneth Zook, V ' ilbur Whit- tle, and Earl Weltz, who are returning from a successful debate with England on the subject Refohed that prunes are better lor the health than rice. On the same ship are VVilidean Mar- tin, Florence Hooley and Thelma Ropp, return- ing ' : from a tour of the Thousand Islands. They stayed a week on each island. Also on the ship i? a symphony orchestra ; among the members are Catherine Whitehead, Ralph Blosser, and Joseph- ine Burridge. (GREEN GOD p.-uses ) FIRST GIRL. Please continue. GREEN GOD. Going on to France, 1 see Vir- ginia Cecil, Mary Miller and Lois Cripe con- ducting a gown and hat shop in Paris. Their shop sets the styles for the entire world. In the shop are Dorothy Cissell, Marigiace Krutz, and Louise Hatch. They are choosing their honey moon dresses with the aid ???? of their husbands- to-be — three wealthy, young men residing in New ork. 17

Page 24 text:

THE CRIMSON Ira Hoover ' s law-abiding temperament, to Jerry Williams. Mildred Fisher ' s mischievous smile, to Mariam Richardson. Helen Ponko ' s grace, to Kathleen Shoup. Sidney Plaut ' s scathing sarcasm, to Dan Stiver. Helen Kindle ' s gruff voice, to Ilah Abshire. Jack Rathka ' s pearly teeth, to all gum-chewers. Harold Swartz ' s blood-curdling laugh, to Vernon Sharpe. Eugene Boyt ' s imposing appearance, to Porgie Merrill. We do, hereb declare that these, our last wish- es, shall be faithfully executed, and we do declare that this is a conscientious disposition of our most dearly prized possessions. Drawn up in the fourth and last year of this our present school life, this twenty-eighth day of Ma -, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred twenty-five. Witnessed and signed Charley Burkett General Pershing Louise Hatch (L. Hatch folds document) Judge. Oh! Well then, your only complaint is that these possessions have not been duly distribut- ed by the administrator? L. Hatch . Yes, your Honor, and I consider it very important. Judge. Very well. The court shall reproach Mr. Walter for his negligence and rest assured that the dying wishes of the Class of 1925 shall be gratified. Curtain. CLASS POEM Twelve ears ago a silver ship Set sail on a sea of blue — Set sail on the sea of school life. For a land of Promise True. The last port of our journey is won — The port called, Commence.-iient Day ' We gather on deck for the last farewells. E ' er we scatter, and each go his way. Our bune litt ' e craft went on. The rocks and shoals passed by ; Each storm and calm of the voyage vve met. With our motto, Always Ready, on high. The faithful, blue Forget-me-not Keeps memories ever near. Of happy days in G. H. S. — Our A ' ma Mater dear. Thelma Brown CLASS PROPHECY CHARACTERS The Gieen God Three Alurr.ni of G. H. S. of the Class of ' 25. TIME. About the year ' 4{). SCENE. In a temple, where a G een God statue is set in the center of the room. A group of for- rrer Gorhen High School girls enter — They place gifts at the feet of the statue. FIRST GIRL. Oh, great and august Majestv, we have heard that you have the power of seeing th. ' ngs o er the entire wo-ld. Is this true ? GREEN GOD. 1 am the God of Prophecy. It is indeed true that I am blessed by the Superior God to see things that are happening all over the world. What is it that you want ? SECOND GIRL. We have come a long way to ask you to inform us where our former class- mates of the Class of 1925 of Goshen High School are, and what they are doing. GREEN GOD. Before I can ai iv ' er, you must light the magic lamps. (Two of the girls light the lamps). THIRD GIRL. The lamps are lit. GREEN GOD. I must first becomt accustomed to the light. (Short pause). I am looking around the earth. I can see France — now England — the Hawaiian Islands — now the United States. 16.

Page 26 text:

THE CRIMSON Also in Paris is John MciVlahon, a famous importer of oriental rugs and tapestries. He imports these expensive articles through his assist- ant and private secretary, Kathryn Blough, who buys the goods directly in the oriental countries. And now back to the United States and Goshen, Indiana, Kathryn Swartzbaugh is the wife of the most prominent doctor in the city, having been one of the brides at a double wedding, the other bride being Lois Wartzler, who became the wife of the mayor of the metropolis. Rosa Johnston is the head instructor of the cooking class at Goshen High School while Helen Ponko instructs the physical education class, hav- ing taken the place of Miss Ruth Cronk wlio has retired to a quiet and peaceful married hfe. Roy Immel and Sons is now the greatest sport- ing goods store in the country, and this establish- ment has helped to make Goshen the famous citv that it is. On a large farm a few miles from Goshen, I see Paul Phillips, closing a deal with a real estate agent from Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. Phillips has just purchased 500 acres of farm land, making his land total 25,420 acres. And now please extinguish the magic lights as I have granted your request. SECOND GIRL. But what about our class president, John Stoutenour ? What has become of him? GREEN GOD. Ah, yes, I almost forgot. Owing to his experience m quelling class fights, problems, and difficulties, he has become the holder of the highest office in the world. President of the United States. And now I am sure that 1 have informed . ::u of every one of your former class mates. You have seen that they all have been successful, but don ' t forget that most of their success is due to their ways in dear, old Goshen High School. Harold Swartz. CLASS ORATION CHARACTER BUILDING The one great ambition of every high school graduate is to attain the highest possible measure of success. To attain this goal, it is necessary to exhibit our best ideals of life, which ideals can only be obtained through the right kind of usi-lulness in life. This usefulness depends in great degree on char- acter, and the quality of one ' s character depends on how well we have builded our toundation for the ultimate result we obtain. Character depends upon our companions and associations. God created us with such delicate and sensitive natures that we are often unconscious- ly influenced by those around us. We fall into their habits and their actions. We acquire their eccen- tricities; we imitate their style, and many times their speech, even adopting their tone of voice. We are like a looking glass, in that we retiect the figures held before us. If a jolly acquaintance, who is brimming over with good humor comes to us, how soon we ourselves become mirthful, anii our whole being becomes aglow with enthusiasm! Or, in company with a sour, disagreeable person, how quickly do our spirits become depressed, and we soon yield to the same fault-finding tendencies. Some people always make us feel more kindly, earnest. and noble ; then there are others who soon turn the milk of human kindness sour, filling us with disappointment and dissatisfaction, as well as dis- trust. Since character is moulded largely by those with whom we come in contact, how careful should we be in selecting our friends and associates. Character is Destiny. We all sbiirt from a lowly plane — babyhood — in more senses than one. Thus, a well-rounded character is the result of years of patient well-doing, and careful action. Just as a human countenance is fashioned by a sculptor, so is character painfully and laboriously urought. It is the work of time, but at last it stands as fixed and unchanged as marble. Thus we are able to carve out a moral likeness, which, if moiiided out of a thousand kindly thoughts and efforts, will result in a likeness of truth and strength. If we write on paper, time will destroy the in- scription, and it will be forgotten ; but if we write on the human heart, the message is eternal. Thus the venerable Mark Hopkins once remarked, The true aim of the highest education is to give char- acter, rather than knowledge ; to train men to be rather than to know. We may have comparatively little culture, limited ability, and small wealth, and 18