Grimsley High School - Whirligig Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1916 volume:

High School Building SB 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 The Reflector 88 VOLUME. VIII, 1916 Published Annually by the Greensboro High School GRLLN5BORO, N. C. JOS. J. STONE A CO., PRINTERS. GREENSBORO. N. C. Mr. 2 - (C as a mark of affrrtion anit apprrriation for ljis forntrr srrutcr in Ctutr IBrlfarr aitk d§ rtjool Intproiunornt utr iiriiiratr tljts tljr iEigljtlj Molumr of ®ljr iRrflrrtor Mk. R. C. Hood Robert Hood A N earnest, energetic obsession for accomplishment, but withal an abound¬ ing sense of humor, and an effectual talent for service, were the char- ■ acteristics of Robert Clarence Ilood. Born in Pitt County on July 5th, 1864, lie was the fourth of five sons. There was also one baby sister, the pet of all the brothers. When the father was taken, Robert was not eight years old; dark days set in for them all. The business which seemed lucrative was swept away; and it was now the wonderful but latent stamina and grit of the mother was called forth by necessity. She sold some lands and took her family to Raleigh. Robert was kept in school for awhile, but after a year it appeared impossible, and lie was employed by Mr. A. Creech, dry goods; he was given a square counter for his own—a great table piled with heterogeneous thrifty offerings, and a little alert, bright-eyed lad of nine, not much taller than the counter—but he gave it that devotion and thoroughness of purpose that was his; the outcome so far exceeded Mr. Creech’s expectations that he had these cards printed: Robt. C. Hood The Little Boy The Great Young American Salesman with A. Creech Dry Goods Call for me at the Door His school days were over, but bis education did not cease, for bis inherent thirst for knowledge kept him fitting every opportunity to study. A stay of some length in a printing office gave him perfect spelling, grammar, expression and a wide information. Indeed, one of the teachers at a school in this state averred that he had seldom seen any one better informed on so many and various subjects. It was Robert that took the father’s place in the perplexities and aspirations of his beloved little sister. She turned to “Bobbie” for all; he it was who capped the Christmas stocking with its wide-armed inviting doll. It is not right to say he was a devoted son, fond brother and stay of the family (and later, a prohibition worker and Sunday school teacher and philan¬ thropist), and refrain from speaking of his besetting sin; so it must be told that he was—a fighter; and, it is to be feared, one who enjoyed fighting; how¬ ever, the successes of these physical engagements gave him courage later on, to fight the social, commercial and political battles, the which he did after taking an honest and well-considered stand. 6 When he was eighteen he left Raleigh and went to Baltimore, and there was employed by a large wholesale notion store, Jno. A. Horner. In ten years he had forged his way to become buyer and partner of the business, which had increased to many hundred thousand a year. 11 is work was so large in its scope and his energy so unflagging that his health broke under the strain and he was compelled to give up his work; after resting (if his manifold efforts for civic improvement may be called rest) at a seaside town for two years, he moved to Greensboro and connected himself with the Southern Life and Trust Company. Ilis love and ambition for this city of his choice were unbounded, and it cannot he wide of the mark to say that lie identified himself with every move¬ ment for flu 1 progress, uplift and pleasant paths for Greensboro. During his residence of ten years here, he was a worker with the civic work, the V. M. C. A. and the V. W. ( ' . A., Chamber of Commerce, good roads, Fisher and Irving Parks, better streets, extension of car lines, commission form of gov¬ ernment, improvement in styles of architecture, Associated Charities, and school work, chiefly by working for the carriage of bonds, and beautifying the city. In 181)4 he was married to Anne Shackelford Garrett, of Virginia, and two daughters, Dorothy and Helen, were born to them. A beautiful tribute from his business associates gives a good picture of him : “Robert Hood, in the prime and vigor of life, is dead. On 23rd day of October, 1915, with the setting sun, his soul went forth to God. On no day of his life had his energies been more abounding, his joy in living so apparent, his spirit more buoyant, his smile brighter, his optimism greater, or his noble soul steadier cr more sure than on this fateful day. In the twinkling of an eye the book of his life was closed—a book teemin g with the record of forgetfulness of self, of hardships surmounted, of success achieved, of loving deeds, of burning eager zeal for the improvement of his city and state, of inspiring cheerfulness, lie was a true idealist, yet with a practical type of mind that insured the stamp of success upon every enterprise.” Folks from all walks of life felt free to come to him. Negro John, the yard man, in speaking of some kindness done for him, to another one of his patrons, said: “Mr. Hood is my best friend, and the kindest gent’mun ever 1 seen”, and she answered: “Yes, John, I agree with you. We speak in a different tense, but think in the same mood.” The great passion of his life was to make Greensboro a better place, not, as he often said, for himself, but for the generation that is just coming—for the boys and girls who in a few years are to be the men and women of the city. Truly one who loved his fellowmen. 7 Greensboro High School Building . o Dedication . . . . . 4 Life of Mr. R. C. Hood. . ... 6 1 11 Memoriam . 8 Editorial Stall ' . _10-11 Dr. ,7. L. Mann . .... 12 Greeting. 13 Faculty . _14-18 ( ' lass Memorial, 191(5 .. ... 19 Class of 191(5. Class Day Program. . . . . 38 ( ' lass History. ( ' lass Oration. .... 41 ( ' lass Poem . 44 Class Prophecy. 45 The Last Will and Testament of the Class of 191(5. ... 48 ( ' lass Song. Artists . Class of 1917. History of Class of 3917. 5(5 Cooking Group . Class of 1938 . History of Class of 1918. GO Physics Group. (51 Class of 1919. Business Department . Literary Department The Winds —Mildred Chrism on, ' IS (57 Caroline —Mary Murray, ' 16 . Weep, Pupils, Weep— (58 Frances Rankin, ’17 . 11 Joe’s Big Brother ’ ’— ... 72 James E. Albright, ’17 . Scenes Around the High School . . .. 76 Organizations Diaphesian Literary Society. ...78-80 Commencement Debaters . SI Philomelian Literary Society .82-84 Chemistry Group . 85 Triangular Debaters . 86 McNeil Literary Society .88-90 Marshals . 91 Ionian Literary Society .92-94 The Sage, 3915-1916 .95-99 Athletic Sponsor. 10 O Football .102-103 Basketball .104-105 Track Team .106-107 Baseball .108-109 Athletic Association. no Girls’ Basketball Teams.111-113 Yells . 314 Glee Clubs . n 6 Fire of 1916 . n7 Orchestra . |)8 Fly Leaves Social Events . 120 My Algebra —Fletcher Ridge, ’17 . 121 Two Evening Winds— May Bash, ’1!) . . 122 The Return of Spring— A mi ie L. Tamer, ’19 . 122 Clubs . 124 Humor Department .1 okes . ]25 Recent Additions . 128 Great Mistakes in Lives of Seniors .... 129 Humorous Stanzas. 130 Advertising Department The Leading Firms in Town. 131 Scenes About the High School . .Among Ads. The End BENJAMIN CONE Assistant Business Manager EVA THOMAS Social Editor ELIZABETH SMITH Literary Editor WINFREE ALDERMAN Business Manager lacy McAlister Assistant Business Manager jean McAlister Assistant Literary Editor RALPH PRICE Club Editor EDITH HALLER Assistant Editor-in-Chief Ml ' RRAV THORNTON Art Editor LTLLTAN MERRIMON Senior Editor 1A M E S V 1T H ERSPOO X Humor Editor MARY SANDERS Editor-in-Chief SAM ROBINSON Athletic Editor GILMER SHERRILL Assistant Art Editor Dr. .T. L. Mann Superintendent Orkkxsdoro (Iitv Schools Greeting We, the members of the Greensboro High School, pre¬ sent to the people of Greensboro this the eighth volume of the Reflector. We do this in order that the people of our city may see the mental, physical, and moral development which is taking place in our City High School. We trust that within these pages may be found the great existing “High School Spirit.’’ W. F. Warren Principal Greensboro High School Greensboro High 5chooI Faculty, 1915-1916 English Department W. F. Warren, A. B., A. M., Principal E ton College and University of North Carolina Ancient and Medieval History Department and French H. Frances Sutton, A. B. Western Maryland College American and English History Department and Civics Louise B. Alexander, A. B. Presbyterian College and University of Tennessee Mathematics Depart merit J. H. Workman, A. B. University of North Carolina Mathematics Arnold C. Hall, A. B. Elon College Latin Department Nevin M. Biser. A. B. Newberry College Spanish and History Mrs. Jovita Thompson S am Houston Normal, Huntersville, Texas Science Department W. I). Webster, A. B. Guilf ord College and Haverford Domestic Science Nelle Bondurant, A. B. University of Tennessee Business Department A. Paulyne Waterhouse, B. S. Martha Washington College English .J. J. Ingle, A. B. Elon College German ancl Business Lydia Berg St. John’s School, Beardstown, Ill. English and Latin Ada Michael, A. B. Elon College 16 A. C. HALL JO VITA THOMPSON J. J. INGLE LYDIA BEKG W. D. WEBSTER ADA MICHAEL H. PRANCES SUTTON NEVIN M. RISER A. PAULYXE WATERHOUSE LOUISE B. ALEXANDER J. II. WORKMAN NELLE BONDURANT H! I I | m _ Class Memorial, 1916 Motto: Nulla Vestigia lietrorswm Colors: Purple and White Flower: Iris OFFICERS Winfree Alderman. President Lillian Merrimon . Vice-President Lacy McAlister. Secretary Leland Porter. Treasurer Mary Sanders. Historian Magdalene Monroe. Pender of Lust Will and Testament El wood Mitchell. Orator Mary Murray. Poet •James Witherspoon. Prophet ROLL Alderman, Winfree Alderman, Mary Angel, .Janie Bennett, Kathleen Cone, Benjamin (iOLDSTEIN, OlSLIA Haller, Edith Howard, Jessie Hunt, Charles L ow, Mary I ah use Martin, Fay Merrimon, Lillian Mitchell, Elwood Monroe, Magdalene .Morrison, Mary Murray, Mary McAdams, James Albert McAlister, Lacy Olive, Ryland I’ate, Osmond Porter, Leland Robinson, Samuel Sanders, Mary Schiffman, Evelyn Slack, Lila Smith, Elizabeth Souther, Hobart Thomas, Eva Thomas, Katie Thornton, Murray Witherspoon, .James Weiss, Samson Young, Jessie May 20 WTLLTS WIN FREE ALDERMAN, Phi. il 11r was a man, talc him for all in all.” Age, 1 9; weight, 140; height, 5 ft. !) ins. Winfree is onr dignified president and he inns certainly filled this im¬ portant position well. With all his dignity 1 hough, the hoys call him “ Hull, much to his displeasure. Winfree has always been a fine high school worker, spending much time and labor on all society, class, and annual affairs. Especially does he deserve credit for his hard work on the Annual this year. Most of his time is spent communicating with the office and the rest with Eva. lie has been elected the best all-round athlete and most attractive hoy in the class. Member of Track Team 13. ' 15: Captain of Track Team 16: Member of Football Team 13. ' 14, ' 15: Member of Basketball Team ' 16: Captain of Phi. Society Basketball Team 16: Member of Tennis Club 16: Member ol Phi. Society Tennis Team 14. ' 15: Treasurer of Phi. Society ' 14: Secretary of Phi. Society ' 15: First Censor of Phi. Society 15: President of Phi. Society ' 16: Vice-President Athletic Association ' 16: Manager of Basketball Team 16: Member Glee Club ' 15, 16: Chief Sport G. T. O. B ' 16: Member Senior Orchestra ’ 16; President of Class 16: General Business Manager of Annual ' 16. 21 JAMES ALBERT Mr A DAMS, Phi. “He wax wont to speak plain and to the purpose. ’ ’ Age 1S; weight, 156; height, 5 ft. 7 ins. Albert is an exceedingly good student. In geometry he excels and never takes two days to finish one proposition. Albert is a good debater and has been elected one of the Phi. commencement debaters this year. He is noted for keeping the file full of “sick’’ slips. CELIA MARIE GOLDSTEIN, McN. ‘‘None named thee but to praise.’’ Age, 17; weight, 180; height, 5 ft. 9 ins. Most everyone in the High School knows Celia and as every one who knows her likes her, she has been elected the most popular girl in the class. Surely she deserves this honor, for she is so good-natured and has the best heart in the world. Celia is a great high school worker. She is a very accom¬ plished musician. In debating Celia is fine, and some day we expect to hear of Celia as a great suffragette leader. Debating committee of Phi. Society ' 15: Committee of Appeals Phi. Society ' 15; Query Committee Phi. Society 15; Press Reporter Phi. Society 16; Baseball ' 16: Track Team ' 16; Committee of Appeals Phi. Society ' 16. Critic McN. Society ' 15; Pianist of Glee Club ' 15; Member Glee Club ' 15, ' 16: Athletic Association ' 15, ‘16: Vice-Pres. McN. Society ' 15; McN. Debater 16. LACY LITTLE McALISTER, Hi. ‘ ‘True a, s- steel, sincere and independent Age, ]7; weight, 142; height, 5 ft. 6 4 ins. Lacy is truly a fortunate boy, for he is a favorite with all the students and the faculty and has been elected the most popular boy in his class. He deserves this popularity, for he is one of those rare beings on whom you can always depend. Lacy is a good athlete and an all-round fine boy. He just will argue and “e’en though vanquished he could argue still. ’ ’ LILLIAN S. M ERR I MON, Jo. “Her lively loots a sprightly mind disclose. 1 Age, 17; weight, 106; height, 5 ft. 4 ins. Lillian is probably one of the most popu¬ lar girls in the school, being the favorite of both sexes. She is naturally one of the brightest Seniors, for although she asserts her constant lack of preparation, she always “pulls swell grades.’’ She is quite an “ivory tickler” and a first-class “Mrs. Ver¬ non Castle,” being elected our best exponent of the dance. She has also been elected the the most attractive girl in the class, and, lest her modesty be doubted, let us assure the gentle reader that this sketch was written by two classmates. Football Team ' 13. ' 14. ’15; Basketball Team ’15. ’16; Base¬ ball Team ' 15, 16; Treas. Athletic Asso elation ' 15; Sec. Class ' 15: Track Team ' 15: Tennis Club ’16: Glee Club ' 14, ' 15. ' 16: Second Censor So¬ ciety ' 14; Sec. So¬ ciety ' 14. fall term: Second Censor So¬ ciety ' 15; President Society ' 15, fall term: First Censor Society ' 16: Sage Editor 14. 15: Annual Editor ' 15: Asst. Business Manager Annual 16: G. T. O. B. Club; Senior Orchestra. Sage Editor ’ 13. ' 14 ; Annual Editor 13: Treas. Io. Society 14: Athletic Sponsor 14; Vice-Pres, of Io. Society ’14, fall term; Press Reporter So¬ ciety 15: Yiee-Pres. Society ' 15. fall term: Pres, of Society ' 16; iee-Pres. of Class 16; Senior Editor 16; ; I ’ i ■ Club 15 : Girls’ Athletic Isso ciation 16: K. M. W. ' 16. JOHN MURRAY THORNTON, TH. “Th ( lass of fashion and Ilir mould of form.’ ’ Age, 17; weight, 158; height 5 ft. 10 ' i ins. We were very fortunate to have Murray become a member of our class this year. As a student lie is very bright. lie is quite an artist and draws pictures showing real tal¬ ent and ability. So he was elected art edi¬ tor of the Annual. Murray is truly “Eng¬ lish,” and has been elected the ladies’ man of the class. MARY MAGDALENE MONROE, McN. “Thu spirit independence let me shore!’’ Age, 18; weight, 122; height, 5 ft. I 1 , ins. Magdalene is quite a genius, for she is just “naturally” smart and always knows her lessons, and besides, she has a great deal of practical, common sense. She is very liter¬ ary, and as editor-in-chief of the Sage lias been very successful. Magdalene’s highest ambition is to be a Latin teacher, and we know she will be as successful as a dignified instructress as she has always been in any¬ thing she has ever undertaken. Art Editor Annual ' 16; Press Reporter Di. Society ' 16: Mem¬ ber Tennis Club: Member Athletic As¬ sociation ’16. At Hamlet—Pres. Class ' 14, ’15; Pres. Athen¬ ian Literary Society ‘15. Sec. McN. Society ’14; Historian McN. Society ’15: Editor of Sage ’14, ' 15; Editor of Reflector ' 15; Mar¬ shal ’15; Vice-Pres. of Girls’ Athletic As¬ sociation ’15. ' 16 ; Pres. McN. Society ' 15; Editor-in-Chief of Sage ’15, ' 16: Writ¬ er of Last Will and Testament ' 16; Glee Club 12. 13, 15; Rooters’ Club; Mem¬ ber K. M. W. ' 16. 24 EVELYN I). SCIIIFFMAX, McN. ‘ ‘ Her words do show her wit incomparable. ' ’ Age, 17; weight, 120; height, 5 ft. 2 ins. Evelyn always has some bright remark and is perhaps the wittiest girl in the class. She is also the only girl who takes the com¬ mercial course. In this department she has done very good work and has shown that girls as well as boys can make good in busi ness life. Evelyn is equally good in other subjects and she never fails to recite. .1 MSS I E EDWIN HOWARD, To. “Happy am I; from care I ' m free! Age, 18; weight, 115; height, 5 ft. 5 ins. Jessie is a fine girl and she is everybody’s friend. Then she is just as generous and unselfish as she can be. She is very popular in society, where she has often entertained us with splendid recitations. In various plays she has shown her unusual dramatic ability. Jessie says she should have been a boy, for she has three boys’ names and is often called Jack. Member Athletic Association ' 16: Mem¬ ber K M W. ’16 Historian Io. So¬ ciety ' 14, ’15; Treas. If). Society ' 15: Vice Pres. Io. Society ' 16: Member Senior Bas ketball Team ' 16: Girls ' Athletic Asso elation ' 15, ' 16; Mem her K. M. W. ' 16. CLARENCE LELAND PORTER, Vi. ‘ ‘He only in a well made man who has a good determination. ’ ’ Age, 19; weight, 155; height, 5 ft. 8% ins. Porter is our one member in whom we have perfect trust, for we have elected him treas¬ urer of our class. His ‘ ‘ hardness of heart ’ ’ and faithfulness to duty have enabled him to fill this office well. He is one of our boys who has always played an important part in all forms of athletics. Leland 1ms the high honor of being director of the Di. quartette. KATIE MARSH THOMAS, McN. “Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low; An excellent thing in woman.” Age, 19; weight, 121; height, 5 ft. 3 ins. Everybody likes Katie, and with hpr sweet disposition she is certainly a likable girl. She is an unusual person, for every one has a good word for her. Katie is very quiet except when A. and M. is mentioned and then her usual blush becomes a little deeper. She is one of our basketball players. Member Football Team ' 13, ”14, ' 15; Baseball Team ’15, ' 16; Track Team ’ 16; Second Censor and Treas. Society ”15; First Censor and Vice-Pres. ' 16; Treas. of Class ' 16; Senior Orchestra; Glee Club ' 15. Member Girls’ Ath¬ letic Association ”16; Member Senior Bas¬ ketball Team ”16; Censor McN. Society ' 16; Member I. F. F. Club, ’16. 26 BENJAMIN CONE, Phi. 11 Not too serious, not too gay, But altogether a jolly good fellow.’ ’ Age, 16; weight, 150; height, 5 ft. 6 ins. That quotation certainly suits Ben, for lie is always jolly and takes life just as he finds it. Although not a hard student, Ben is certainly a well-informed individual and can usually talk on any subject. 11 is great¬ est fault is bothering Celia ’s lunch. He is very good looking and popular and has been elected the best dancer among the boys of t he class. EDITII ELIZABETH HALLER, Io. ‘‘A merry heart goes all the day.” Age, 19; weight, 120; height, 5 ft. 7 ins. Edith is one of our athletic girls, being a star of the Senior basketball team and also playing on the Ionian and High School teams. She always looks on the humorous side of life, allowing no jokes to pass her unnoticed. Edith is a very fortunate girl, for she can always get up and say something and never suffers from 1 ‘stage-flight .’ Al¬ though we do not think she deserves the honor, she has been elected the most con¬ ceited girl in the room. Sage ' 14, ' 16; Annual Editor ' 14, ' 16: Pres, of Class ' 15; Manager Football Team ‘15; Second Censor Phi. Society ’15; Vice- Pres. of Phi. Society ‘16: Tennis Club Phi. Society ' 14, ' 15, ' 16 : Senior Orchestra. ■OH Sec. Io. Society ' 14; Vice-Pres. Io. So¬ ciety 15; Vice-Pres. Class ’14, ' 15; Sec. of Io. Society T4, fall term; Marshal ’15; Member High School Basketball Team ' 15: Treas. of To. Society ' 16; Asst. Editor-in- Chief Annual ' 16; Member Senior Bas¬ ketball Team ' 16: Member I. F. F. 16: Member of Athletic Association ’16. ROY I FOB ART SOUTHER, TH. “He Hint Imili knowledge spareth his words. ’ ’ Age, ] 8; weight, 140; height, 5 ft. 9 ins. Among the boys Hobart is the best scholar. He is very smart and always knows his les¬ sons. Hobart can work any chemistry prob¬ lem. We shall expect to hear of him as a great chemist some day. Hobart is quite a Frenchman, too. Talking is not his long suit, but when he does say anything it is usually worth while. MARY DTMOCK MURRAY, MrX. ‘ 1 And life ' s worth while because you smileA Age, IS; weight, 130; height, f ft. (i ins. “Dim” has been elected our most ath¬ letic girl. She is a star in basketball and is captain of the Senior basketball team. Besides, she is quite a poet and she wrote both our class song and poem, which are fine compositions. “Dim” is very remark¬ able, for she has never been seen in any but a very genial frame of mind. Her greatest difficulty is getting to school on time. Pres. McN. Society ' 16: Captain Senior Basketball Team .‘16; Captain McN. Basket¬ ball Team ' 15: Treas. McN. Society 15: Glee Club ' 14. ' 15, ' 16 : Manager McN. Bas¬ ketball Team ' 16: Member I. F. F. Club ' 16; Poet of Class ' 16: Member Athletic Association. 28 SAMSON WEISS, Phi. “Well versed in divers subjects.” Age, 17; weight, 143; height, 5 ft. lOUj ins. Samson is our linguist, for besides a never ( ' easing flow of English, he speaks German, Hungarian, and Hebrew. He is a great newspaper reader and may be found devour ing war news at any time of the day except English period. Samson is full of mischief, also noise, and all disturbances in the room are usually attributed to him. In the busi¬ ness department he is quite a star. JESSIE MAY YOUNG, McN. ‘ And mistress of herself though China fall. Age, 18; weight, 106; height, 5 ft. 3 ins. Here is a real student. Jessie May cer¬ tainly studies hard and she always puts duty before pleasure, so we think she deserves a great deal of credit. Her work is always neat and papers almost faultless. So she is a very fortunate girl every month when re¬ ports are given out. Besides good marks on all her studies, she always gets 100 on de¬ portment. 29 OSMOND CONK AD PATE, Phi. “Much to himself he thought, but little spoke. ’ ’ Age, 19; weight, 130; height, 5 ft. 8 ins. Someone had to preserve the dignity of our ( ' lass, so the honor of being our most digni¬ fied member fell to Osmond. Osmond has quite a scientific turn of mind and was a fine physics scholar. He is very quiet and studious and electrical research is his favorite occupation. Marshal ’15: Pres. Phi. Society ’15; Bus¬ iness Manager of Sage ’15, ’16. MARY LOUISE LOW, McN. “Standing with reluctant feet, Where the brook and river meet.” Age, 17; weight, 95; height, 4 ft. 11 ins. Mary Louise has been elected the daintiest girl in the class—an honor that she justly deserves. She is also our smallest member. She certainly has a very high ambition, for she wants to be like our beloved Miss Alex¬ ander. Riding horseback is her favorite occupation. Altogether Mary Louise is a mighty cute little girl. Treas. McN. Society ’14; Critic McN. So¬ ciety ’14; Historian McN. Society 16; Member K. M. W. ’16. 30 CHARLES JACKSON HUNT, Phi. if I like the man who faces w hat he must with step triumphant and a heart of cheer.” Age, 18; weight, 143; height 5 ft. 10% ins. Charles is one of our boys who always “comes up smiling ,” for he wears that smile that just will not come off. He is full of fun and was a leading member of the ancient club, P. B. S., his loud laugh being his chief asset. Charles is very good looking; possibly this accounts for his being elected the most conceited boy in the class. We hope that he will do as well in the business of life as he has always done in the business department of the school. LILA KENNETTE SLACK, McN. “For she is raise, if I can judge of her.” Age, 18; weight, 120; height, 5 ft. 4 ins. Mademoiselle Slack is indeed an excellent French pupil. She has always been one of the favored few whose reports average in the high nineties. Lila is very sweet and oblig¬ ing and also very reserved. Besides her ad¬ mirer across the aisle, Lila has strong inter¬ ests in Charlotte. At a time when everyone at G. If. S. had quite an antipathy for the high school of that town she alone stood up for Charlotte. Treas. McN. Society ' 14; Member Glee Club ' 15: Member Athletic Association ’ 15; Press Reporter McN. Society ' 15; Critic McN. Society ' 16: Member I. F. F. Club 16 . 31 SAMI ' EL PERSON ROBINSON, Phi. ‘ ‘A gentleman in the strictest sense of the word. ’’ Age, IS; weight, 140; height, 5 ft. () ' •_. ins. “Sham” is a great favorite with the class. He has been elected our most original mem her. He is very talented, for lie can make the most perfect mechanical drawings which have often ornamented Sages and Annuals. Then, too, he knows everything about kodaks, and the success of the Seniors’ characteristic pictures has proven his ability as a pho¬ tographer. Member Football Team 14. ’15: Press Reporter Plii. Society ' 15; Historian Phi. Society ' 16; Annual Editor ' 16: Sage Edi¬ tor ’16; Bell Riders Club ’16. ELIZABETH ODELL SMITH, McN. “And she is fair and fairer than that word of wondrous virtues.” Age, IS; weight, 107; height, 5 ft. 4 ins. In the fall of 1014 Elizabeth became a member of our class. As she is always just brimming over with life and enthusiasm she has proven a valuable addition. She is very smart and is really brilliant in history and civics. In society work she is fine. But Elizabeth ’s forte is debating, and it is indeed a pity that girls like her cannot enter tri¬ angular debates. Sec. McN. Society ’15: Vice-Pres. McN. Society ‘16: Marshit 1 ' 15; Press Reporter Girls’ Athletic Asso¬ ciation ' 15. 16: Sage Editor 15. 16; An¬ nual Editor ' 16. HYLAND OLIVE, Vi. “A bettre felowe sholde men noght fyndc.’ ’ Age, 20; weight, 158; height, 5 ft. 9 ins. 11 Deacon ’ 9 is quite an athlete, having been a star in football, track, and baseball. This year he was captain of the football team, lie is quite popular among the boys, though lie is very modest and retiring. Besides, lie is popular with the girls, although with the exception of Kathleen, he is extremely in¬ different to the fair sex. He has been elected the best looking boy in the class. KATHLEEN BENNETT, McN. “She walks in beauty like the night.’’ Age, 17; weight, 120; height, 5 ft. 3] ins. Kathleen has only been in our class since Christmas, but we think “ better late than never . 9 ’ She has been elected the prettiest girl in the class, and as “birds of a feather flock together,’’ she and our best looking boy immediately became deeply interested in each other. Kathleen is splendid in math., and as she has studied chemistry before, she is quite brilliant in that subject, and appalls us with her knowledge of equations. Member Football Team ' 13, ' 14. ' 15, 16: Member Baseball Team ' 14, ’15, ' 16: Member Track Team ' 14. ' 15. ‘16: Captain Football Team 16: Asst. Captain Base¬ ball Team 15, ' 16: Captain Track Team ' 15; Treas. Di. So¬ ciety ' 14: Second Censor and Sec. So¬ ciety 15: Pres, and Yice-Pres. Society ' 16. 3d JAMES WHITT ED WITHERSPOON, Fhi. ‘‘I am not only witty in myself, but the cause that wit is in other men.” Age, 17; weight, 135; height, 6 ft. Jim is the wit of the class. He is indeed an exceedingly bright boy, and is positively brilliant when he studies. Jim is the original walker and talker—there are no others like him. He is cjuite a lively young fellow and has the double honor of being class fool and jolliest Senior. He has a multiplicity of appropriate nicknames, among which are Sunny Jim, Skinny, Slippery Slim, and Slim Jim. lie is a very popular boy. MARY SANDERS, lo. ‘‘ Her air, her manner, all who saw admired.” Age, LH; weight, 122; height, 5 ft. 5 ins. Mary is a very capable girl and has a great deal of executive ability. She has held some very important offices, all of which she has ably filled. Mary is very pretty and her attractive manner has won for her many friends among both teachers and pupils. She has been elected the best all-round member of the class. Treas. of Phi. So¬ ciety 15; Vice-Pres. of Phi. Society 15, fall term: First Cen¬ sor Phi. Society ' 16: Asst. Manager Foot¬ ball Team ' 16: Man¬ ager of Track Team ' 16: Editor Sage ' 15. ' 16; Annual Editor ' 16. Critic of lo. So¬ ciety ' 14; Marshal ' 15; Athletic Sponsor ' 15: Class Historian ' 15: Member High School Basketball Team ’15: Pres. Io. Society ' 15: Press Re¬ porter Io. Society 16: Editor-in-Chief of Annual ' 16: Mem¬ ber Senior Basketball Team ‘16; Member I. F. P. ' 16: Member Athletic Association ' 16: Class Historian ’16. ■Ml 34 JANIE GLADYS ANGEL, McN. ‘‘Soul deep eyes of darkest night. 17 Age, 17; weight, 108 ; height, 5 ft. 4 ins. Janie had her picture taken with Magda¬ lene, for her highest ambition is to be tall like “ Big-un , 11 as she says. She has a very affectionate disposition and very strong likes and dislikes. Janie is a fine basketball player and has played on both Senior and McNeil teams. We admire her because she has very decided opinions which she is not afraid to express. MARY LOU ALDERMAN, McN. “If e’er she knew an evil thought She spoke no evil word. ’ 1 Age, 19; weight, 120; height, 5 ft. 5 ins. Mary is just as kind and good as the above quotation indicates. She is very quiet and industrious and always does her work well. Not only is she smart in a scholarly way, but s-he is a star in domestic science. Lucky will be the man who wins Mary, for she is a fine cook and she sews beautifully, as her class day dress shows. 35 JAMES EL WOOD MITCHELL, Di. ‘‘He is an eloquent man.” Age, 18; weight, 150; height, (i ft. 3 ins. We tire very proud of Elwood, for lie is tlie debater and orator of our class. lie has for two years represented us in triangular de¬ bates. Besides his oratorical ability, he has proven himself an expert “bell ringer.’’ At times he has been known to hold the bell for certain Seniors straggling in from recess. FAY MARTIN, McN. “ Here is a dear, a true, industrious friend.” Age, 17; weight, 106; height, 5 ft. 5 ins. As the truly great are always modest, Fay lias been elected the most modest girl in the class. She is a girl who always “pursues the even tenor of her way,’’ and no matt er what happens, Fay never gets the least bit “ruffled. ’’ Just as smart as she can be, Fay has always done excellent work through her whole school career. When it comes to re¬ ports her averages are hard to beat. Sec. I)i. Society ’15; Press Reporter Di. Society ’15: Tri¬ angular Debater ' 15, ’ 16 ; Class Orator ’ 16 ; Member Bell Riders Club ’15; Tenth Le¬ gion ' 15. Member K. M. W. 16. EVA THOMAS, Io. “So buxom , blythe, and debonair.” Ago, 17; weight, 116; height, 5 ft 3 ins. Eva is the class flirt. She has been very successful in this line, for she has numerous admirers among 1 ‘ Al-der-m(a)en. ” Eva is quite a singer and has taken important parts in several High School plays. She made quite a hit this year as heroine of the Phi. play. Eva is very attractive and is very pop ular at G. II. S. MARY ROSELTA MORRISON, McN. “Musical as is Apollo ' s lute. ' Age y 16; weight, 135; height, 5 ft. 5 ins. Although you would never know it, “Sis’’ is the baby of the class. She is very musical and has been the very talented and faithful accompanist of our orchestra for the past year. With her bright smile, brown eyes and hair she is a very pretty, attractive girl. She has a lovable disposition that has made her extremely popular with all her classmates. Treasurer Io. So¬ ciety ' 14; Member Glee Club ' 15. ' 16 ; Critic Io. Society ' 15; Sec. Io. Society ' 16; Social Editor of An¬ nual ' 16; Member of Senior Basketball Team ' 16: Athletic Association ' 16: Mem¬ ber I. E. F. Club ' 13. Member Glee Club 15; Asst. Pianist ' 15: Member Senior Bus ketball Team ’16; Pi¬ anist ' 16: Press Re¬ porter McN. Society 16; Member Athletic Association ' 16; Mem ber 1. F. F. Club ' 16. 37 Class Day Program 1. Music—Instrumental Duet: Polonaise Militaire, in A major —Chopin Celia Goldstein, Mary Morrison II. Address of Welcome .Winfree Alderman III. History .Mary Sanders IV. Oration— “Preparedness: Its Value”.Elwood Mitchell V. Music—Double Trio .... Eva Thomas, Celia Goldstein, Magdalene Monroe, Mary Sanders, Edith Haller, Lila Slack VI. Poem .Mary Dimock Murray VII. Prophecy . James Witherspoon V III. Last Wild and Testament .Magdalene Monroe IX. Presentation of Class Memorial .Winfree Alderman X. Class Song Mary Dimock Murray History of Class of 1916 A we are so n to depart from G. H. S., as g tes 1916, let us, for a few minutes, glance back to the happy years we have spent and see that tht- history that we will leave behind will not cause regret to a single member nf the class of 191b. One bright morning in the early part of September, 1912, ir dawned the minds of over a hundred boys and girls that we were to enter High School for a four years ' course, and oh! how proud w c felt to be Freshmen in a High School. We certainly felt that wc would be about the smartest and most brilliant folks in school, although to a casual observer we must have appeared green, for now that we have grown older and wiser we can see that we not only appeared so. but really were green. Every one was anxious for the gong to sound to enter seho 1. and when the doors were opened we found that one room could not hold all the ts, and part of us went to Mr. Flick ' s room, others to Mr. Winecoff’s. and some were greeted by Miss Alexander ' s sweet smile, while still others went to Miss Howard ' s room. No sooner had we begun to feel at home and feel like we wanted to start some¬ thing than we were informed that something would be started for us in Tin form of examinations. Of course we were seared very much and burned midnight oi! for several nights, and our efforts were not in vain, for the most of our class s cceded in passing our “exams. And so the year of lbl2 and 1913 rolled by without anything so very eventful happening, until promotion day, and th se who were fortunate enough to pass were inexpressibly happy. In 1013 the “Fresh Meat had diminished so in number that we were divided into only two classes, part to Miss Sutton ' s room and part to Mr. Gantt’s, and how we strived this year to master Julius Caesar and math, and every other subject that proved difficult to us. in order to pass to the glorious Junior class, fur every year made us feci our importance more and more. When we did reach the Junior class, forty-seven strong, we felt that we could run the school without any faculty, but before long we were convinced that we would not have that pleasure, but for the sake of notoriety one chapel morning the boys came dressed very loud and only a small representation of the Junior class were present at chapel exercises, for they were all sent home. Because of this fact the girls took offense and at chapel exercises made no attempt whatever to take part in the singing, but evidently our melodious voices were not missed, 39 for we got no attention whatever from the office. This year, like all others, had many hardships as well as pleasures, and when finals were over it was found that thirty-five were to enter the Senior class. This year of 1915 and 191(i has indeed been glorious. From the very begin¬ ning of the term every one has worked together, and as early in the year as was possible the class was organized to secure more unity, and in every phase of our work each student has worked in harmony with the others. For some it has been a hard pull to get over the boundary line and sometimes the way has looked some¬ what discouraging, but with diplomas in view it has encouraged us, and though we have our final examinations before us the outcome looks very bright to us now. On the night before Thanksgiving this class presented to the public “Macbeth a la mode.” This was the first play in many years that had been given by the Seniors, so naturally many took interest in it and gave it an excellent patronage, for which the Seniors will always be appreciative. One day during study period everything grew quiet and dull, so some one passed stick candy to every one in the room. The teacher in the room suspected that one or two were eating, so he very kindly offered one minute for them to get rid of the candy, and great was the surprise of the teacher and still greater the laughter of the pupils when every one in the room brought out a red stick of candy. The second of February was a dreary, rainy day, but we were brightened in spite of this when we got to school that morning, for on the desk of each Senior was an invitation to a reception given by the Juniors, and Mr. Workman found it impossible to keep any order that morning, for each one just had to know who the other one was going with, etc. To say that we had the time of our lives is expressing it lightly. The reception was held at the home of Miss Henrietta Beall, and dancing was engaged in by those who wished to dance, and for the others there were various other amusements. The time came too soon for depart¬ ing, and every one expressed the wish that these affairs come more often. And now our happy school life is about to go from us in reality, but not in memory. To the teachers, we wish to thank you for your patience in making this class one that we hope you may be proud of in the future years. To the coming Seniors the least we can say is that we hope that your years may be as pleasant as the ones we are now leaving behind us. Farewell forever, oh, High School, Farewell our teachers true; And to you, the coming Seniors, We leave G. H. S. to you. 40 CLA55 ORATION Preparedness: Its Value A l ' flu present time the mention of the word “preparedness” brings to our minds one thought and only one—are we adequately prepared against war ? Is our army and navy capable of defending our country? But it is not the subject of arms and ammunition with which we shall deal this even¬ ing, but another meaning of the word and its value—that preparedness which enables us to start life ' s journey as a leader among our fellowmen, and to main¬ tain that place throughout our life, so that it may be said when we are gone, “lie was a success.” To do this there are three essentials which we must pos¬ sess —a strong physique, a good education and a sturdy character. First let us look at our physical ability, for we cannot accomplish much in this world with an education and character unless we have a sound body. It has been truly said that the body is the bone of the mind; that is, the mind of man is not only located, but also developed by the body. So we must first train our bodies before we can train the mind or develop the character. Baseball, foot¬ ball, basketball and tennis have been provided for this purpose in the schools, while the Y. M. C. A. ' s and open fields have been given those who do not attend school. From these athletic events we draw this comparison, the race of life is as the athletic race; that is, he who is best prepared comes nearer the prize— success. The truthfulness of this statement is shown in everyday life. VVe see some little fellow who plainly shows he is incapable of doing a day’s work apply ior a position and directly behind him we see one who is almost a young giant seeking the same—which is accepted? The one who is prepared, every time. But while we are preparing ourselves physically, we should at the same time be securing all the education possible, for we cannot take the time to prepare physically, mentally and morally separately, or we would spend all our lives making ready. The general idea of the meaning of this word education is the book learning obtained from one’s course in school. But knowledge is not gained by this source alone, for a person may go through school and then not be as well informed as another who has never attended school, but who lias taken advantage of every opportunity. By this it is not meant that a course in sch ool is not needed, for it is a very essential factor to one who takes advantage of its 41 opportunities, but that there are other methods of acquiring knowledge for those who desire learning but for various reasons are not able to take a course of studies at school and of bettering the education obtained. Of these many ways, obser¬ vation is perhaps the one from which we can obtain the most. Watch those who are educated and see how they deport themselves, and read the best and current literature. Concentration, self-reliance, experience, originality, thoroughness, neatness, punctuality, patience, good manners and economy are other means of gaining an education. When we have given attention to these things, we then see the value in our own actions. It is not some impossible or useless tiling which we undertake, but something which will be profitable to our fellowmen. And, having made our choice, we do it for all we are worth, that is with thoroughness, witli neatness, with originality, with patience and with economy. The difference in the success of the business of the educated with the one who enters upon a profession without an education also shows the value of this learning. Suppose they both enter the mercantile business. Which has the advantage from the first? The one who has prepared himself, or the one who has not? Or suppose they wish to till the soil. The one whose brains are best cultivated will obtain better results from the soil, for as another has said : ‘ ‘ The more education we have, the better lawyer, the better doctor, the better man we can be. For education always increases a man’s capacity for labor. It gives him a stronger hold upon his faculties and enables him to put forth his abilities to a better purpose. It enlarges the mind for business enterprise. It strengthens every capability for more intelligent and well directed labor. It increases facil¬ ities. It broadens the horizon of knowledge. It also has a value in the happi¬ ness and contentment of a man, for it gives employment to one who is restless. The educated mind can converse with itself, and would not be unhappy upon a desert isle, for thought is companionship.” But we may be physically perfect and well educated, still there is one other thing we must possess before we can win, and that is a sturdy character. Web¬ ster defines character as “the principles and motives that control life.” So char¬ acter is the thoughts and desires of our mind, for usually those who continually let wrong ideas enter their mind are the ones found committing crime. Then let us think and wish for only the best, and we will then do only the best. Also character is that thing which tells us we ought to do right, even if there were no God to punish us. It is that thing which causes a very different feeling to come 42 over us when we witness a kind deed and when we witness an act of cruelty. It is the diamond that scratches every stone. The value of a sturdy character is portrayed in everyday life, for one with a good character is always chosen in preference to another to fill any mission in life. It gives one better standing in a community. And having once developed it we act in harmony unawares. And of still greater value is the fact that if we have lived an upright life, our reminiscences will be pleasant. If not, they will be accordingly. We have now treated separately each of the three. Our physical ability, our education and our character, and the advantages received from each. Then let us take them collectively, for if we master one without the other two it gives us a very small advantage over a person possessing each of the three in a small degree, for it takes them all to be a success. Therefore, no one with just an edu¬ cation can be a success, for, lacking in physical ability, he will be unable to com¬ plete any worthy undertaking, and, lacking in character, he will either not care whether it is completed or employ any means to obtain the desired end. So the value of preparedness lies in the fact that we have to lie prepared to be a success. “Let us then be up and doing With a heart for any fate, Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait.” 43 Class Poem, 1916 Mary Dimock Murray, ’16 ENIORS, do wo realize That our High School days are o’er, And we re leaving this school of learning To return to it never more? But will we ever forget our class room And our classmates all in rows, Those blackboards of squares and polygons. And scribblings in Latin prose? Our motto, ‘‘ Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum, ” Has faithfully led 11s through; May we follow it on forever, And to it forever be true. The ‘ Fleur-de-lis ’ ’ is the flower w r c chose, We love her stately grace; She’s the queen of the garden, in her purple robes, Decked in golden lace. Four years we’ve studied together, Four years that have slipped away, Only linking our hearts the better To our happy High School days. Ami now we’re Seniors, and are leaving Our school life to the past, For new vistas before us are opening, And we’re eager to begin the task. And as these old ties are severed, We leave our childhood days, And enter the land of grown folks, ’Tis a land of care, they say. No, we will never forget thee, oh, G. II. K., As we travel this old world through, And if years bring us new honors, We’ll believe that ’twas all due to you. 44 Class Prophecy NE night, after much worrying over something to prophesy for the Seniors, I decided that the bunch was too peculiar for any prophet ( ?) to cope with. Therefore, I beat it for the Bijou, but finding that the picture was not as good as it was said to be, 1 dropped off to sleep. I aroused myself and took notice of the show. The reel being shown now was called, “Famous People of America,’ and was copyrighted by the McAdams Film Company. Special attention was called to the fact that the film was a fireproof one, invented and patented by the famous chemist, Hobart Southers. The first part gave a scene in the Army-Navy football game, showing a touch¬ down being made for the Middies. When the coach of the victorious team was shown he proved to be our old High School star, Deacon Olive. True to his inten¬ tions, he had secured his appointment, and, because of his spectacular work while a cadet, had been elected coach. IIis wife was shown, and 1 was hardly surprised to recognize her as his first love, Kathleen Bennett. Occupying the box of the Secretary of the Navy I saw our old friend, Ben Cone. The scene now changed to New York. The first part of this section showed an interior scene in one of the large department stores. In this I recognized two of our Seniors. Samson Weiss was busily engaged in marking $15.00 suits down( ?) to $111.98, and Murray Thornton was in the designing department drawing pictures of young ladies attired in the very latest creations. Next came the Alderman Opera Company. Among them I recognized several familiar faces. The leading lady I recognized as the Prima Donna(?) of the school, Eva Thomas. Her manager was our old president, Mr. Bull Alderman. 1 learned that he was her life manager, also, or she his. The pianist of the orchestra proved to be our musician, Mary Morrison. Among the foremost chorus girls I noticed Edith Haller, another of the class of 1916. Now came a scene in Madison Square Garden showing a political rally. As “close ups’’ of the principal speakers appeared I found that the candidate on the Suffragette platform was our “Lady Macbeth,” Celia Goldstein. Her principal rival was Elwood Mitchell, candidate on the Democratic ticket. Now came a gym. scene in the great New York Y. W. C. A. Two thousand girls from the department stores were going through their calisthenics as one person. 45 Standing rn the platform directing their movements was no other than our athletic friend, Mary Murray. Next was shown a beautiful college situated on the Potomac. When the members of the faculty were shown 1 discovered that the president was Elizabeth Smith. The Latin teacher was Magdalene Monroe. In the domestic science department I saw Mary Alderman showing her pupils what to do with the holes in the doughnuts. The chemist proved to be Mr. William D. Webster, who was assisted by his devoted pupil, Jessie May Young. We hope that some day she may be his assistant for life. In a “Missionary to the Heart of Darkest Africa’’ I recognized Jessie Howard. This did not surprise me, however, as she was known to be a very religious girl. Pay Martin was shown as superintendent of a large rescue home for children from the slums. The “Sailing of a Ministering Angel to Mexico” proved to be the embarking of Janie Angel for the scene of action in Mexico. Occupying the bridal suite of one of the largest ships was Lacy McAlister, and his wife, Miss-, well, his wife. The Onion Queen of the southwest was then shown, and to my astonishment this proved to be Miss Kate Thomas. Much to my surprise, the sheriff of the county in which Kate’s farm was situated, was our rough rider friend, Mary Louise Low. The order in this county is said to be perfect. Tn charge of one of the great irrigating projects of the government was our old draughtsman, “Sham” Robinson. Osmond Pate was shown to be in charge of the great wireless plant at Radio, Va. He has made several inventions and improvements which have added very much to the efficiency of the wireless tele¬ graph and telephone. Next, in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, was shown a large dairy farm and cattle ranch. The owner was “Clarence Fido” Hunt, and in partnership with him was his schoolmate, Lila Slack. But then this is not so strange. Next came a young lady who I thought seemed very much at home before the camera, and why not? for she was Miss Mary Sanders, the popular “Movie Queen.” Her real name, however, could not be discovered. No one was surprised when a scene of a large drawing room, handsomely fur¬ nished, was thrown on the screen. Before a large fireplace sat an old maid crocheting. Her hair was tightly drawn back and three little curls dangled from one side of her head, and would you be surprised when T tell you that the old maid was no other than my old classmate, Lillian Merrimon? I understand that she became an old maid because she could not choose between her many admirers. 46 Coining nearer home, a scene was shown of a large farm in the eastern part of North Carolina. Leland Porter was shown picking “tater bugs” and Jim Witherspoon ploughing. 1 understand that on account of serious disappoint¬ ments in love these two young men had become woman-haters and settled on this farm, where they kept bachelors’ quarters and mingled with no one. In a prominent lawyer’s office was seated a neatly dressed young lady, very busily engaged at typewriting, and when she turned around it took me but a sec¬ ond to see that this was Evelyn Schiffman. After finishing her High School course she entered this office, and is now considered a first-class stenographer. Immediately after this picture, the Bijou Orchestra struck up a lively piece of music and in doing so awoke me, and I found that people sitting around me were laughing because I hail slept during the show, but I didn t mind this, for the dreaming of my classmates had meant more to me than the pictures could have meant. 47 Last Will and Testament W E, the class of 1916, firmly believing in the policy of “preparedness,” and knowing that after examinations some of us may be mentally unbal¬ anced, do hereby draft our last will and testament: ITEM I.— To the entire class of 1917 we do solemnly bequeath Room No. 1 of the High School, including all that therein is contained, but especially the following articles: 1. Thirty-three beautiful mahogany desks, some of which are decorated with intricate designs of hand carvings. 2. The little clock on the locker, a clock whose hands are known to move ever so slowly towards the 2:30 mark. 3. The old and dilapidated dictionary, which will be valuable as an addition to Miss Alexander’s chair, enabling her to see each and every note that is passed. 4. Two ponies which are known to have their stables in the room, but which have never been located. If captured, these will be of untold value to the Latin students, especially when tracing the wanderings of Hlneas. ITEM II.— To the class of 1917 we leave all the “Senior Privileges,” which are gen¬ erally heard of more than enjoyed: 1. The privilege of being a bright and shining example to the lower classes, by their pious expressions and dignified bearing. 2. That of departing through the front door; provided, they have had to stay in as late as 4:30. 3. That of occupying the front seats in chapel, where they may forever be under the watchful eye of the principal. ITEM III.— To some of the coming Seniors we leave a few of our personal belongings and characteristics: 48 1. To Virginia Davis we leave the punctured heart of Lacy McAlister, asking that she handle it with care, lest it have a blow-out. 2. Upon Oscar Boyst we bestow the loving care which Miss Sutton has always lavished on Winfree Alderman, but ask as a personal favor that he shall refrain from passing around his usual refreshments during Miss Sutton’s period. 3. To Barre Pritchett, Ruth Vernon and Flora Porter, the babies of the coming class, we give the scraps that were left from the girls’ class day dresses, with which they can make them some doll clothes. 4. Murray Thornton s position as “ladies’ man” we bequeath to Eldridge Clary, hoping that lie will not have as serious an attack of swell-head as Murray has suffered. 5. The handsome face anti overpowering conceit of Charles Hunt we hand down to a young man whom we think will take best advantage of it—one Arnold Schiffman. 6. The winning smiles and affectionate dispositions of Janie Angel and Katie Thomas we leave to Roberta Strudwick and Mary C. Wilson. 7. To Lewis Shenk, Fletcher Ridge, John Johnson, Willard Rainey and all the others who aspire toward oratory we give the deep bass voice and convincing delivery of Elwood Mitchell. 8. The excitable nature and unceasing conversation of our fair and blushing Elizabeth Smith we bestow upon Marie Tessier, Alice Maude Johnson, and Eliza¬ beth Clegg. 9. The tall, slender, and graceful form of James Witherspoon we give to Mary A. Wilson. 10. To Hampton Carter, Ernest Broadnax and Duncan Wicker we leave all the toys and playthings of our dear little “Mellin’s Food Baby”—Ben Cone. 11. Mary E. Sanders’ brilliant knowledge of chemistry we give to Margaret Stroud, knowing her decided talent for work of this kind. 12. The little toboggan caps of “Sham” Robinson and Jim Witherspoon we leave to Earle Rieves and Harold Pugh, hoping they will not look quite as much like monkeys as the former owners did. 13. Celia Goldstein’s switch, which always looks as if it would fall at any minute, we bestow upon Mildred Matthews, but hope she will be able to arrange it in a more unnoticeable manner. 14. To Robert Pearce we give the stiffly starched pompadour of Clarence Leland James Alexander von ITindenburg Porter. 4!l 15. The coy little smiles of our class flirt, Eva Thomas, we leave to Myrtle Ashworth and Cora Moore, that they may pass them on to Joe Goldstein and Henry Jacobs. 16. The independent good will of Edith Haller, our “dead game sport,” we leave to Bessie Denny and Evangeline Brown. 17. The self-confident air of our brilliant Jessie May oung we leave to Henrietta Beall and Eugenia Atkinson. 18. A combination of the rather boisterous ways of Samson Weiss, and the extremely bashful disposition of Osmond Pate, we give to Archer Shelton and Leon Milton. 19. Upon the extraordinary request of two of our hoys, Hobart Southers and Albert McAdams, we leave to James Albright, a package of cottolene, found in the possession of Ryland Olive. 20. Upon Mary Adele Glenn, Sarah Poole, Elizabeth Clary and Mary Hen¬ drix, four of the world’s most famous basketball players, we leave the unex¬ celled ability of our own beloved Mary Dimock Murray. 21. The privilege of ringing the “come here, James” and other signals w T e leave to Albert Nowdan. 22. To Lala Trent, Mozelle King, Frances Rankin and Lois Dodson we give the studious habits and modest dispositions of Mary Alderman and Fay Martin. 23. Upon Bonnie Howard we bestow a bag of peanuts, left by her big sis¬ ter Jessie. 24. To Mary Ragland and Jean McAlister we give the excellent grades and charming personalities of Lillian Merrimon and Lila Slack. 25. Evelyn Schiffman’s never-failing wit and cutting sarcasm we leave to Mary Louise Donnell and Virginia Lea. 26. To Augusta Meinhardt, Dorris Chappell and Madonna Grantham we give Mary Louise Lou ' ’s ability to bluff Mr. Workman. 27. To Mozelle Shepherd and Susie Hogshead we give two chemistry aprons to protect their dresses from the fatal acids of the laboratory. 28. To the orchestra we leave all the piano music which Mary Morrison, better known as “Sis,” has so faithfully used while pianist, hoping that the orchestra will continue to improve as it has during Mary’s administration. ITEM IV.— To our dearly beloved instructors and instructresses we bequeath the fol- lowdng: 50 1. To Mr. Warren we leave thirty-three editions of the Information Number of The Sage, that lie may pass them on to some one who can use them. 2. To Miss Alexander we give a large Maltese eat, whieh will keep her com- pany in her new home. •I. To Mr. Biser we leave Kathleen ' s Vergil, whieh has been so revised that the vocabulary is now found between the lines. 4. To Mr. Webster we give a box of matches, but ask him to please pay back those he so frequently borrows from Miss Bondurant. 5. To Mr. Workman we give Albert McAdams’ diamond cuff links, which will match so beautifully the stick pin he now wears. 6. Upon Miss Sutton we bestow a varied collection of chewing gum, chiclets, bobs, etc., hoping she will take back what she said and chew them for our sake. 7. To Miss Waterhouse we give all the play books and paraphernalia used in the Senior play, including the wigs anti false noses of the witches, Macbeth’s monocle, and Banquo’s toy drum. 8. To Miss Bondurant we leave a cake, all frosted with marshmallow filling, to replace the one that disappeared from the cabinet in the kitchen just before (, ' hristmas. 9. To Ur. Mann we leave a muzzle to put on his old white horse so that it may not be able to bite any more of the students. And, lastly, we ask St. James to see that all these requirements are carried out “to the very letter.” In witness whereof, we set our hand and seal, this the 21st day of April, 1916. (Signed) Senior Class op 1916. 51 Class Song 1916 Our High School days are ending, And the time is drawing nigh When the class of nineteen sixteen (1. II. S. we’ll leave thee with a sigh. It’s the time for our commencement, And with songs we’re thanking thee For the lessons thou hast taught us, Lessons that will blessings lx . CHORUS The nineteen sixteen Seniors (live a hearty High School cheer. We wish good luck galore To go with you year by year. Farewell forever, oh. High School! Farewell, our teachers true, And you, the coming seniors, We leave G. 11. S. to you. Our class will soon be scattered, Life may lead us far away, And the faces of our classmates May grow dimmer day by day; But time cannot take from us The memoirs we’ll have of thee. And in our hearts we’ll ponder On the good cld High School days. Mary D. Murray, T6. ■ A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Motto: ‘‘Art is triumph of beauty . 17 Colors: Blended. Murray Thornton, President Mary L. Low, Vice-President Gilmer Sherrill, Treasurer Alice Maude Johnson, Secretary Sam Robinson, Assistant Secretary J. Johnson, Assistant Treasurer Class of 1917 Motto : B . Colors : Green and white . Flower: Lily of the Valley. OFFICERS President . Albert Nowlan I ice President . Virginia Davis Secretary . Mary Adele Glenn Treasurer . Earle Rives Historian . Alice Maude Johnston Albright, James Bain, William Bischel, Lawrence Boyst, Oscar Broadnax, Ernest Carter, Hampton Clary, Eldridge Goldstein, Joe Jacobs, Henry Johnson, John Milton, Leon Mowery, Wakefield Nowlan, Albert Pearce, Robert Pugh, Harold Rainey, Willard Ridge, Fletcher Rives, Karl Schlffman, Arnold Schenck, Lewis Shelton, Archer Shenk, Jacob Wicker, Duncan Williams, Mack Ashworth, Myrtle Atkinson, Rugenia Beall, Henrietta Brown, Evangeline Chappell, Doris Clary, Elizabeth Clegg, Elizabeth Chamberlain, Margaret Davis, Virginia Denny, Bessie May Dodson, Lois Donnell, Mary Louise Glenn, Mary Adele Grantham, Madonna Hendrix, Mary Hogshead, Susie I Toward, Bonnie Johnston, Alice Maude King, Mozelle Lea, Virginia Matthews, Mildred Meinhardt, Augusta Moore, Cora McAlister, Jean Pearce, Eunice Perkins, Irene Poole, Sarah Porter, Flora Pritchett, Barre Ragland, Mary Rankin, Frances Shepard, Mozelle Smith, Nellie Stroud, Margaret Strudwick, Roberta Tessier, Marie Trent, Lala Vernon, Ruth Wilson, Mary A. Wilson, Mary C. f 4 Class op 1917 History of the Class of 1917 we near our Senior year we pause a moment and lock backward upon our High School career. ■ Three years ago we entered the High School, and as there was such a large class it was necessary for it to he divided into four sections. This first year was a full one, for besides taking up new and exasperating studies we must become conversant with the ways of High School life. Very little of real importance occurred in this year. We were very busy .just learning to become a part of the great High School system, with its manifold restrictions and liberties. In the early part of the next year our class was organized, officers elected, colors and motto adopted. This year we numbered three sections, each section scon gaining a reputation of its own. We journeyed right joyfully through this year. Some studied hard, hut others were content to barely pass, and some failed even to make a passing grade; so, much to our sorrow, a few of our number did not come with us to the Junior class. This, our third year, has passed so rapidly that it seems only a very short while since last September, when we reached the Junior class. The two divisions of the class have for room teachers Miss Sutton and Mr. Biser. We would like to take these, our room teachers, with us to the Senior grade next year; but though we cannot do this we shall keep them in our hearts not only next year but always. This year the girls’ basketball team played a game against the ninth grade and another against the Seniors. Several of our girls played on the High School team; the president of the Girls’ Athletic Association and the manager and cap¬ tain of the team were chosen from our number. Neither were our boys lacking in athletic activities; many of them have won renown on the athletic field. Two cf our boys were chosen as triangular debaters, and many of both the boys and girls have held offices in the literary societies during the year. We have entered heartily into every phase of school life. We are hoping and striving to go to the Senior class sixty strong, and our last year in High School we expect to make the very best. Alice Maude Johnston, Historian. 3H0Hf) 0NIJI00;3 Class of 1918 Colors: Yellow and White Flower: Mareihal Neil Rose Motto: Patentia Omnia Vineit President Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer Historian OFFICERS Vaniford Bouldin . Lucy Clapp .. Stokes Rawlins . Lucy Blake Washington Clark Armfield, Buoii Barnes, Olan Berg, Martin Best, Harper Blaustein, Selman Bouldin, Vanderford Brooks, Clyde Callum, John Clegg, Milter Caffey, Myron Clapp, ' Dwight Clark, Washington Crutchfield, Clyde Denny, Edwin Edwards, Herman Forsyth, Frazier Gordon, Edwin Heitman, Charles Lewis, Nosco Lesser, Saul Maddox, Joe McLarty, Will Morris, Henry Mouraine, IIarlee McClamroch, William Mills, Walter Monroe, William Nichols, Paul Nelson, Dodson Oates, Burton Pearce, Claude Pruden, Sydney Pickard, Ernest Rawlins, Stokes Rankin, George Stout, William Sharpe, David Schiffman. Harr; Sherrill, Gilmer Schenck, John Shaw, Eugene Turrentine, Julian Taylor, Willard Thomas, Norman Thompson, Lewis Watson, Odell West, Gordon Blake, Lucy Blake, Emma Britton, Sarah Brooks, Annie Sell Bloxton, Virginia Barnes, Louise Brady, Nell Chandley, Olive Chrismon, Mildred Clapp, Lucy Clark, Eva Clark, Mabel Clay, Nettie Cox, Ella Carter, Frances Dillon, Ruth East, Edna Elliot, Pearl Foust; Elizabeth Grimsley, Irene Gilliam, Margaret Glasgow, Etha Horner. Merle IIodgin, Ruby Hunter, Marion Hiatt, On eta Ireland, Love Jacobs, Hannah Johnston, Page Jordan, Mary Jefferson, Nellie J efferson, Virginia J EFFRIES, MADALINE Keith, Kathryn Keith, Blanche King, Allie Klingman, Kathryn Laughn, Helen- Lank, Annie Mangum, Helen Martin, Winnie Maus, Christine Mkadows, Marguerite Mitchell, Aelene Mouraine, Olive Mashburn, Alice Mi Curry, Kathryn McClamroch, Kathryn Mendenhall, Marion Myers, Lucy Martin, Blanche Moffit, Vaughn . Patterson, Mary Pickard, Ruth Preddy. Irene Paris, Mozelle Robinson, Ruth Stafford, Claire Sternbergkr, Blanche Stewart, Lucile Smith, Virgie Stiles, Opal Scarborough, Luna Skeenes, Minnie Thomas, Sanford Turner, Esther Wright, Esther Walker, Annie Wilson, Ruth Wilson, Maude Whitworth, ( ’arri e Wilson, Edith 58 ASS OF 1918 The History of the Class of 1918 T HE girls and boys of the seventh grade in the Grammar School have one great desire, and that is to enter the High School. This desire was grati¬ fied September 14, 1914, for 118 hoys and girls who were to make up the class of 1918. Just about this time the boys of this promising class came to think that the boys cf the upper classes were the reincarnation ol the spirit of tato, that noble Roman, who concluded all of his speeches in the Roman senate with the state¬ ment, “Carthago delenda est, for they spent most of their spare moments in apparently seeking to batter down the walls of the High School with our inverted bodies. Beyond this involuntary activity on our part, nothing of great moment occurred until one day the class met for organization. This was an occasion of great importance and far-reaching influence. After due deliberation on the part of the members, the class selected as president the scribe of this notable history. Mr. Olan Barnes was elected vice-president; Mr. Sidney Pruden, secretary, and Miss Kathleen Price, treasurer. Gold and white were chosen as the class colors, and the Marechal Neil rose for its flower, and for its motto the class selected “Patentia vincit omnes. The members of the class of 1918 did fine in their first year at the High School. They were prominent in athletics, having eight representatives on the various teams; and they diligently applied themselves to the main purpose of school life, the developing of their minds. This is seen when we learn that 112 out of the 118 who first composed this class were promoted to the second year of the four-year course. September 14, 1915, the class of 1918 entered its second year in the High School. I will not tire you by going into the details of the progress of this class. Suffice it to say that when annoyed by ofttimes embarrassing questions put to us by our teachers, especially at examination times, we patiently bore witli them and diligently sought to understand and answer their perplexing questions. So, after much labor and toil, we arrived at the time for the second election of officers. Mr. Vanderford Bouldin was elected president, Miss Lucy Clapp was elected vice-president, and Miss Lucy Blake, treasurer. Mr. Stokes Rawlins was elected secretary, and Mr. Washington Clark was chosen to write the history of the class. Maintaining the reputation gained last year, the class has shown a fine spirit by enthusiastically supporting the various athletic and social enterprises of the High School. Washington A. Clark, Historian. 60 Class of 1919 Motto : Quia ay as, ay are beni Colors: Grey and Gold Flower: Sunburst Rose OFFICERS President .... Vice-President Secretary Treasurer George Eichhorn . . Augusta Sapp Raymond Pearce Jessie Stephens Allred, Edgar Allred, Robert Anderson, Fenner Bain, Carr Blackburn, Arthur Bloxton, Willard Brooks, Frank Brown, William Clark, George Cooke, Miller Cox, Robert Davidson, Bryan Denny, Charles Dick, John Dorsett, Wade Eichhorn, George Foushee, William IIodgin, Charles Johnson, JIoward Jones, I’adan Kerr, Samuel Lesser, Joe Millikan, Frank Moore, Harry McCormick, William Osborne, Robert Lee Pearce, Raymond Pierce,, ' harles Pike, Roy Price, Ralph Sapp, Victor Rees, Jack Ross, Harold Smith, William, Stansbury, Frank Stroud, Charlie Thomason, Ira Thompson, Ervin Thompson, Edward Turner, Harold Thacker, Herman Truitt, Lacy White, James Wilkinson, Gerard Ashworth, Lena Ballard, Janie Barxhardt, Josephine Bilbro, Katie Brady, Elizabeth Brooks, Lois Brandt, Lillian Bush, May Carroll, Hattie Carter, Lucy Ciiandley, Helen Clark, Allie Clark, Telie Clement, Dorothy Clendenjn, Wilna Cook, Melissa Crater, Margaret Dick, Gertrude Dixon, Julia Fields, Annie Fieldshouse, Ruth Fitzgerald, Eula Gant, Clara Gold, Julia Goldstein, Sara Guthrie, Erna Maie Hay, Mabel IIanner, Elizabeth IIepler, Mabel Hinkle, Annis Hood, Helen Hopkins, Grace Hunter, Grace Jones, Nannie Keith, Jessie Kendrick, Elizabeth Laughn, Clarice Longest, Sarah McKay, Mylanta McLarty, Louise Moffitt, Edna Moore, Maurine Morris, Leta Murray, Margaret Patterson, Louise Penn, Mary Belle Pettit, Kathleen Petty, Lois Pugh, Gladys Sapp, Augusta Simpson, Ethel Simpson, Orion T. Smith, Lorena Smith, Annie May Stephens, -Jessie M. Shields, Lola Thacker, Evelyn Thomas, Margaret Turner, Annie Turner, Julia Watson, Frances Watson, Mary Lee Wayniok, Bessie West, Susie Wilkerson, Jewel Wilson, Ruth Wharton, Ruth York, Theresea 62 Business Be ' ishel, Lawrence Boyst, Oscar Broadnax, Ernest GOLDSTEIN, .Toe Hogshead, Susie Hunt, Charles Allred, Robert Bain, Carr Barnes, Louise Barnes, Olan B rLBRO, Katie Brady, Nell Brandt. Lillian Brooks, Frank Callum, John Carrol, Hallie Carter, Litoy Clarke, George ' legg, Walter Cook, Miller Cox, Ella Cox, Robert Crater, Margaret Davidson, Bryan Dorsett, Wade East. Edna Edwards, Herman Elliot, Pearl Fieldhouse, Ruth Goldstein, Sara IIanner, Eliza Heitman, Charles Barnes, Louise Barnes, Olan Brady, Nell Callum, John Clegg, Walter Cox, Ella East, Edna Edwards, Herman Elliot, Pearl Heitman, Charles Hiatt, Oneta Jefferson, Virginia Department BOOKKEEPING Johnson, John Milton, Leon Pate. Osmond Porter, Leland Pritchett, Barre Rives, Earl SHORTHAND Hiatt, Oneta Hinkle, Annise Hood, Helen Hopkins, Grace Hunter, Grace Jefferson, Virginia Jeffreys, Madeline Johnson. Howard Jones, Padan Keith, Jessie Keith, Blanche Lane, Annie Laughn, Ilarice Lesser, Joe Lewis, Nosoo Martin, Blanche McCormick, William Moffitt, Edna Moffitt, Vaughn Moore, Harry Nelson, Dodson Oakes, Burton Parish, Mozelle Patterson, Louise Patterson, Ma ry Pearce, Raymond typewriting .1 effreys, Madeline Keith, Blanche Lane, Annie Lewis, Nosco Martin, Blanche Moffitt, Vaughn Nelson, Dodson Oakes, Burton Parish, Mozelle Patterson, Mary Preddy, Irene Rawlins, Stokes 1915-1916 Robinson, Sam Schiffman, Evelyn Shelton, Archer Vernon, Ruth Weiss, Samson Pettit, Kathleen Pierce, Charles Preddy, Irene Rawlins, Stokes Robinson, Ruth Sapp, Victor Scarboro, Luna Sharpe, David Shields, Lola Simpson, Ethel Simpson, ( rton Skenes, Minnie Stout, William Styles, Opal Taylor, Willard Thompson, Edward Turner, Julia Turrentine, Julian Watson, Odell West, Gordon White, .Tames Whitworth, Carrie Wilkinson, Jewel Wilson, Edith Wilson, Ruth York, Theresa Robinson, Ruth Scarboro, Luna Sharpe, David Skenes, Minnie Stout, William Styles, Opal Taylor, Willard Turrentine, Julian Watson, Odell West, Gordon Whitworth, Carrie Wilson, Edith Business Boys Group The Winds Mildred Clirisvnon, ' 18 O Autumn Winds! to you 1 sing, With you your rarest colors bring, Paint the leaves red, gold and brown, Then let them flutter to the ground. (), Winter Winds! I hear you moan, ' Tis ever in such a dreary tone, And at night when I hear you blow, I know you are drifting the feathery snow. 0, Spring Winds! first calm and mild, Then suddenly growing so wild, In March you sway the budding flowers, In April you cool them with refreshing showers. 0, Summer Winds! 0, gentle breeze! Whisp’ring and murm’ring in the trees. And stealing softly o’er the hills, Gently ripple the sparkling rills. 67 Caroline Mary Dimock Murray, ' 16 I. “Star light, star bright, First star I’ve seen tonight; I wish it may, wish it might, I wish my wish would come true tonight.” P OINTING at the evening star in the western sky, the girl hummed off this little jig. “What do you wish, Caroline?” the boy asked. I wish lots of things, she said, “but more than all I wish 1 knew who my father was, Jack. I would give all my fortune to know about him, and to know who I am. I’ve asked dad a hundred times, but he just looks at me and says, Don’t you worry about that, Caroline, and sometime you will know all about it. So I haven’t mentioned it to him for several years, but sometimes 1 think I ' ll go mad if I don’t find out.” “Caroline, marry me; I’ll make you forget. I ' ll devote my whole life to making you happy. I know you love me, you’ve said so lots of times. Why don t you marry me, darling?” Ib had her hands fast in his. “I can’t, Jack,” trying to free her Itands. “Suppose—suppose my father was a criminal. It would be awful for your wife to be the daughter of a—” “Hush, you can t talk that way before me,” he said, holding her hands tighter. “But, Jack, it may be the truth and —” “If you don ' t hush, I’m going to —” ‘ ‘ But, Jack, it — ” He stopped her in a most effectual way and a rosy blush spread over her face. “When are you going back to New York, Jack?” “I have to leave tonight; the governor wrote me to hurry back.” “Tell me about him, Jack.” “Well, there is not much to tell. I am his adopted son. My father and he were business partners. They owned a large cotton packing house in Calcutta. Y hen I was ten, there was trouble out there and both of them had to go to Cal- 68 cutta. They took me with them, ' as mother was dead and there was no one to leave me with. Mr. Coleman joined us in Paris, and we hurried to India. One night there was a mob in the streets and father was fatally wounded and died an hour later, after exacting a promise from Mr. Coleman to care for me as his own son. And Mr. Coleman has faithfully kept that promise. I’ve grown up as his son. 1 heard from him today; he has just returned from Paris, and wants me to hurry back to my work. But, Caroline, before I go, promise me that sometime you will become my wife. ’ ’ “Jack, I’m eighteen today, and if I find out who I am before I ' m nineteen, I ’ll marry you then.” ‘‘Caroline, is that all the hope I’m to get ? That’s a whole year to wait.” “Well, you ought to be glad I love you anyway, Jack.” “Bless your heart, I am. 1 ’ve got to go now to catch that train, but I’m com¬ ing again soon.” And after one long hand clasp he left her on the steps of her old southern home. She watched his tall form disappearing down the avenue of trees, then she slipped in the house, and found Mr. Ashley, her guardian, and the only dad she had ever known. “Come here, Caroline,” called Mr. Ashley. “Have you enjoyed your birth¬ day?” “Very much, dad, especially as Jack was here.” “Do you love Jack, Caroline?” “Oh, yes.” ‘ ‘ More than your old dad ? ” “Well, er— what made you say it that way, dad? Why didn’t you say, ‘almost as much’?” she said laughingly. “1 suppose you’ll soon be wanting to leave me,” he said with a queer smile. “No, dad.” ‘ ‘ You don’t ? That’s queer. ’ ’ “Who was my father, daddy ? I’m eighteen now and a grown woman. Please tell me.” “Yes, you’re grown, Caroline. 1 ’ve thought for a long time that I would tell you about yourself. Come, sit here on this low stool while I tell you.” (59 II. “You don’t remember anything about him, do you? Ah, 1 thought so. You were too young. You were two years old when I first saw you. 1 met you and your father in Paris sixteen years ago. We became great friends and because of our similar tastes we soon learned to love each other dearly. He was the finest man I ever knew—tall, dark, flashing eyes, and soft curly hair. Your mother died two months before, and he left his home, this same estate of yours, and with you he went abroad to try to bury his grief. The summer passed away and winter set in. Then the crash came. Something happened to his business firm in India. A large sum of money had disappeared and things looked black for him and his partner. His partner met him in Paris and they left at once for the East. But because of the unfriendliness of the natives he was afraid to take you with him, so left you with me, putting your large fortune in my charge. He also dragged from me the promise that I would never mention him to you before you were grown, unless he returned free from the guilt placed on his name. I have never seen him since, although I have tried and tried to find some trace of him, but every attempt has failed. I learned, though, that in clearing himself of the charge, he opposed a wealthy and influential native chief, who swore to avenge himself. One night there was a mob in the streets and several Americans were killed. That’s all that I’ve ever been able to find out, but I fear that, in clearing himself of this charge your father lost his life.” “Oh, dad!” cried Caroline when Mr. Ashley was through. “To think that father and mother used to live here! How noble father was and how I love him for it.” They sat in silence for a while. “Oh, and dad, I can marry Jack now, for there’s no mystery about me.” And she ran to her desk and wrote a long letter to Jack. III. In the library of one of the handsomest houses on Fifth Avenue, New York, sat two men talking. One was young and full of hopes. The other was Allen Coleman, the millionaire banker and president of the large Calcutta Cotton Company. He had been separated from his handsome adopted son all summer, while he had been in Paris, and now when he was with him again he realized how much he loved the young fellow. “So you are in love, are you, Jack?” he was saying. “Yes, sir, and with the sweetest girl in the world, too.” “Ah, boy, that’s what all you young fellows think! I suppose she is pretty and stylish, is she?” 7(1 “Yes, she is beautiful, and stylish, too, in her way. She is a little southern girl, dark eyes and dark, curly hair. She lives with her guardian, on her large estate in North Carolina. She was eighteen on the day I left her, and maybe 1 will be able to claim her for my own one year from that day.” “Well, .lack, I’m glad you will have her,” said Mr. Coleman thoughtfully. “Prom what you say, she is the kind of girl I would want my daughter to be. I’ve never told you, Jack, but I had a daughter once. 1 lost her when she was two years old. It was when we had that terrible time in Calcutta years ago, when you lost your father. I ' left her with a friend in Paris. After the trouble blew over, I did everything in my power to find them. I did trace them for awhile, only to learn that the ship that they sailed on was lost at sea and they must have been lost, for since that time I have heard nothing. I have never gone back to my old home down south, because of the sad associations connected with it.” Jack had been listening carefully, lie now pulled out a little kodak picture and handed it to Mr. Coleman, who at first glance gave a startled exclamation and then pressed the picture to his lips. “It’s my wife, my own wife!” he cried. “Where did you get it?” “No, it ' s my sweetheart,” said Jack, “but I believe that she is your daughter.” “Special delivery letter, Mr. Jack,” said the butler entering. “All right, James; close the door tight when you go out.” “It’s from Caroline, father. Let me read it quick, for something must have happened.” He quickly read it and then with a joyous shout handed it to Mr. Coleman, who with great self-control was standing by. “It’s all right, father. We must pack up and go at once, for she says she can marry me now, and, father, I know she is your lost daughter because of the mistake you made over the picture.” And so the two men hurriedly packed their suitcases and, calling a cab, hur¬ rie d to catch the next train for the south. The next morning found them driving up the long avenue of trees leading to Caroline’s home. Mr. Coleman was gazing fondly and sadly around on old familiar sights. “There’s Caroline,” cried Jack, springing from the buggy and dashing across the lawn, with Mr. Colemap close behind him. 71 “Jack, where did you drop from?’’ cried Caroline, springing into his arms. “Darling,” whispered Jack in her ears; then as Mr. Coleman came up, “Caroline, this is your father, Mr. Coleman.” And later in the day when everything had been explained, and Mr. Ashley and Mr. Coleman were in the library talking about old times, Jack and Caroline slipped away into the garden. And presently a star peeped out and shyly winked at them. And this time it was the boy who made his wish on the star. “Star light, star bright, I wish my wish would come true tonight.” And it did, for when they had returned to the house they found an old min¬ ister who had come to welcome Mr. Coleman back to his old home; and as every¬ body was willing, and Jack produced the license and the ring, he and Caroline were made one. Weep, Pupils, Weep Frances Rankin (To the tune of ‘‘Sleep, Baby, Sleep’’) Weep, pupils, weep, The principal watches his sheep; You must reap just what you have sown, you see, Then down falls a little pink slip on thee; Weep, pupils, weep. Weep, pupils, weep, Go to the office and weep; You must kneel to the rule and then confess, And rise and receive the consequence; Weep, pupils, weep. Weep, pupils, weep, To your lessons you should peep; If not, then get a sick slip, don’t cry, But when reports come, then—goodbye! Weep, pupils, weep. 72 Joe’s Big Brother James E. Albright, ’17 D ll) you ever see, at sometime in your life, an older person than you whom you held as an ideal; all that he did seemed perfect to you, and your highest ambition was to live like that person? Of course you have; all of us have some high ideal for our coming years and we can usually find some per¬ son whom we are following and whom we hope to be like some day. This was the case of Joe Talmadge, a little news wait ' in New York City. lie was a fine little fellow, .just twelve years old. lie tried to live the best he could, but he was easily misled by other fellows, though he was just as easily led to do the right thing as the wrong and would always follow a leader into anything. He had a mother, but very little of a mother’s training did he get, for all of her time was spent taking care of four little fatherless children in the tenement house on East Side. She was a cross old lady and paid very little attention to Joe, as he was able to take care of himself; so home for Joe was only a place to eat and sleep sometimes. Now in New York there is a strange kind of an organization. It is called the “ Big Brothers’ Association.” It consists of young men of the city who have no home duties and cares, and who live enjoying life by themselves. The purpose of this association is for each member to find a working boy in the slums of the city who has a hard time making a living and to act as a big brother to the little fellow—not necessarily to support him, but to see that he keeps a good job, help him out of his troubles and give him a good meal once in awhile; then watch him and keep him out of trouble, and have confidential talks with him just as if he was a little brother to him. Harry Longest was the owner of Central Drug Store, lie was just a young bachelor living alone in his rooms at the hotel. Through the influence of his friends he joined the “Big Brothers’ Association,” feeling that he might help some little fellow along, even though his own character was hardly established yet. After joining the association he set out for the slums to find a “little brother.” When he had gotten well into the di rty districts of the city he saw some sort of excitement taking place just ahead of him. He ran to the crowd just to satisfy his curiosity. There he saw a policeman roughly carrying away 73 a little fellow who had tried to steal some oranges from the street vender, llarry pushed his way through the crowd and saw the little waif; it was Joe. lie had been enticed into stealing the oranges by some of the other vagabonds. After much persuasion llarry succeeded in getting the officer to release the little fellow on the payment of a ten dollar bill. Joe could not quite understand all this. He had never seen the well dressed man before and was almost as afraid of him as he was of the officer. After a little coaxing, Harry got the little fellow to accompany him to his room at the hotel. It was beginning to get a little dark now, and both were getting hungry, so Harry took his little ward to the cafe for supper. He hadn’t had a chance to explain anything to the little fellow yet, for he was waiting till they could be alone in his room. When they at last reached Harry’s room everything was told about the theft, and it was then that Harry started his first missionary work. lie listened atten¬ tively to the little fellow’s story and when he was through he said: Now, Joe, that you have told me your story, I want to ask you a question; wouldn t you like a nice job in my drug store, one that would pay a lot more than selling papers?’ The little fellow’s eyes grew larger and the first smile Harry had seen crept over his face. lie was just beginning to see that the love his foster big brother” had for him was genuine. Harry wanted to clasp the little fellow to his arms when his little curly head raised up and his dirty little face shone bright with the smile, as lie said, “Mister Harry, 1 didn’t know I was any a’count fur doing nothing ’cept, selling papers, but if there’s anything in a drug store that 1 can do, I’ll quit selling papers this very night.’ “Then will you promise me never to take anything that doesn ' t belong to you, but just be my little brother and work with me? I will pay you three dollars and a half a week to start with and —” “Golly, Mister Harry, I didn’t know you was going to pay me nothing. 1 jest thought I was going to pay you back for that ten spot ye gave the cop this evening. ’ ’ “Of course I am going to pay you. Now you ask your folks if you can be down in the morning at 7 :30.” “You mean ask ma? Gosh, she’d feel a durn sight better if I didn t ask her nothing. She told me this morning that it was purty nigh time I was gettin ' me a new boarding place anyhow, ’cause a dollar a week would hardly pay fer a feller’s salt.” 74 Harry could stand it no longer; he hugged the little fellow close to him. “Bless your soul, tell her you have another boarding place. I’m going to keep you right here with me. There is plenty of room here for both of us. Will you stay with me?” The little fellow was almost crying with happiness. Harry held him tight. Slowly the little fellow s arm crept around his neck and with another smile he slowly said, “Mister Harry, if the good Lord ever made a gooder man than you, he must’er kept him in heaven, ’cause you’s the bestest man I ever seen.” Little Joe had found his ideal. Years passed on. The little fellow worked hard in the drug store and at night he was taught by Harry to read and write, lie followed his big brother in every¬ thing he did and if the “Big Brothers’ Association” does nothing else it has saved one little waif from the slums of New York City. 75 Scenes Around the High Sciiooi ■a Diaphesian Literary Society Colors: irtritc and Red Flower: Piiiisi Motto: Fideli curia merer OFFICERS . Ry land Olive . Leland Porter . Lewis Schenck . Gordon West, Claude Pearce Armfield, Hugh Marsh, Henry Rankin, George Berg, Martin Mills, Walter Rainey, Willard Blaustein, Selma n Mourane, Harley Ridge, Fletcher Boyst, Oscar Mitchell, Elwood Shaw, Eugene Callum, John Mowery, Wakefield Schenk. Lewis Cafeey, Myron McAlister, Lacy Sharpe, David Crutchfield, Clyde Oakes, Burton Sherrill, Gilmer Carter, Hampton Olive, Ryland Souther, Hobart Clapp, Dwight Pearce, Claude Thornton, Murray Goldstein, Joe Pierce, Robert Taylcr, Willard Gordon, Edwin Pickard, Ernest West, Gordon Jacobs, Henry Porter, Leland Watson, Odell Johnson, John Pugh, Harold Williams, Rob. Mac. Lewis, Nosco 7S Diaphesian Literary Society History of Diaphesian Literary Society T HE Diaphesian Literary Society became a reality in the year 1913. At the first meeting in the fall of this year of the old Diaphesian Debating Society it was voted to change the word “Debating” in the name to “Literary,” for the reason that the society covered a broader scope of work than the old name would indicate. At the same meeting a new constitution and a new set of by-laws were presented for discussion and approval. These were unanimously approved. The new society thus strengthened began a most instructive and successful career. The work of 1914 was good, but cannot be compared to that of ’15-’16. Just after Christmas, in the term ’ll- ' lb, the society gave a play which made a big hit with the crowd, and also brought in enough money to comfortably furnish our society hall. Afte r this event much more interest was taken in society work, and there was a general awakening of society spirit. At the end of this year we lost several of our best workers, a fact which was unpreventable, because after thinking the matter over they all decided to grad¬ uate rather than stay with us another year. We consider this very poor taste. The work of 1916 has been greater than that of any of the preceding years. In December we gave our annual play, which, though unsuccessful from a finan¬ cial standpoint, was irreproachable as a literary production. In 1915 our society produced three out of the four triangular debaters. Again, in 1916, we put forth three of the four. We are very proud of this fact, and I think justly so. Last year the commencement debate was omitted, but everyone is looking for¬ ward to the night of the debate this y ear with a great deal of enthusiasm. Lacy L. McAlister. 80 COMMLNCLMLNT DLBATLR5 AFFIRMATIVE Albert McAdams James Albright Query: Resolved, That the United States should place an embargo on all munitions. Fletcher Ridge NEGATIVE Oscar Boyst Philomelian Literary Society Motto: Ease quam vide re Colors: Blue and While Flower : White Hose OFFICERS ... Winfree Alderman . Benjamin Cone , . Earle Rives . Eldridge Clary . . . Albert McAdams .Tames Albright Saul Lesser, Sidney I’ruden Albright, James IIeitman, Charles Pruden, Sidney Alderman, Winfree Hunt, Charles Rawlins, Stokes Barnes, Olan Lesser, Saul Rives, Earle Best, Harper Maddox, .Toe Robinson, Sam Bouldin, Vanderford Milton, Leon Schiffman, Arnold Broadnax, Ernest Monroe, William Schiffman, IIarry Brooks, Clyde McAdams, James Albert Shelton, Archer Clary, Eldridge McClamroch, William Stout, William Clark, Washington McLarty, Will Turrentine, Julian Clegg, Walter Nelson, Dodson Weiss, Samson Cone, Benjamin Nichols, Paul Wicker, Duncan Denny, Edwin Nowlan, Albert Witherspoon, James Forsyth, Frazier Pate, Osmond 82 Philomelian Literary Society History of the Philomelian Literary Society I N the fall of 1909 the school authorities saw fit to organize among the hoys a society, the purpose of which was to aid the hoys in the art of debating and other speaking. This organization was called the Ciceronian Literary Society. As the membership of this society increased very greatly by the spring of 1910, it was divided into two organizations, known as the Philomelian Debating Society and the Diaphesian Debating Society. Beginning with the fall term of 1911 the Philomelian Debating Society found its home in the new Central High School Building. At first the boys were given only a regular class room in which to hold their meetings. For three years the society continued its work under these circumstances, and during this time accomplished much. In the fall of 1914 the society was given a new hall, a new name, and a new constitution. This was the beginning of the Philomelian Literary Society. The hall that had been assigned to the society was to be furnished by the boys. In order that this might be accomplished, a play, entitled, “Jumbo Jum,” was given in the following spring. This was very successful and the term closed with the society’s financial condition better than ever before. The next fall brought the boys together again. After much hard work the society gave another play, entitled the “Winning of Latane,” in January, 1916. During this term the Philomelian Literary Society saw fit to draw from its bank account twenty-five dollars to help out the Athletic Association. During all stages in the life of the Philomelian Literary Society it has taken a prominent part in all triangular debates and declamation contests, and in the many inter-society contests, mental and physical, with the Diaphesian, it has made a record of which no society should be ashamed. This much for the past: may the future of this organization mean and he more to us. LIistorian. 84 TRIANGULAR DEBATERS Stokes Rawlins A I ' FIRM ATT VE Lewis Sciienck Query: Resolved, that tin I nited Slates should adopt the policy of grc enlarging its navy. Elwood Mitchell NEGATIVE Willard Rainey Affirmative won; negative lost. IWAJI AIIP ttWEIL LITERARY SOCIETIES LOWEC SIS TER SC?) McNeil Literary Society Colors : Green and Gold Flower: Jonquil Motto: Farite Officium President . Mary Dimock Murray Fire President . Elizabeth O. Smith Secretary . Virginia Davis Treasurer . Evangeline Brown Critic. . Lila Slack Censor . Kate Thomas Monitors . Sarah Britton, Nellie Jefferson Press Reporter .Mary Morrison Marshals . Virginia Davis, Evangeline Brown Alderman, Mary Angel, Janie Ashworth, Myrtle Barnes, Louise Beall, Henrietta Blake, Emma Britton, Sarah Brooks, Annie Sell Brown, Evangeline Carter, Frances Cutts, Willie Cox, Grace Chappell, Doris Chandley, Olive Clapp, Lucy Clark, Eva ( , ' lary, Elizabeth Chrismon, Mildred Clay, Nettie Denny, Bessie May Davis, Virginia Elliot, Pearl Gilliam, Margaret Goldstein, Celia IIodgin, Ruby Hendrix, Mary Horner, Merle Howard, Bonnie Jefferson, Nellie Johnson, Page Keith, Blanche Low, Mary Louise Myers, Lucy Martin, Blanche Mendenhall, Marion Meinhardt, Augusta Mitchell, Allene Moffitt, Vaughn Monroe, Magdalene Morrison. Mary Mourane, Olive Murray, Mary McAlister, Jean Paris, Mozelle Pickard, Ruth Pierce, Eunice Stroud, Margaret Scarborough, Luna Schiffman, Evelyn Sheppard, Mozelle Skenes, Minnie Slack, Lila Smith. Elizabeth Smith, Nellie Styles, Opal Trent, Lala Tessier. Marie Thomas, Katie Whitworth, Carrie Walker, Annie Sue Wilson, Maude Wright, Esther. Wilson, Mary A. Voting, Jessie May 88 McNeil Literary Society History of the McNeil Literary Society I N 1909 the first literary society for girls was formed, namely, the McNeil. At the beginning of the next term, on October 28th, 1910, the first society was divided into two, the Ionian and the McNeil. Since then the two have existed in open rivalry. On account of increased numbers the society was divided into three sections at the beginning of the fall term. Meetings were held every two weeks, the last hour and a half on Fridays, during which programs prepared by chairmen, newly elected for each meeting, are rendered. This way of distributing work gives every one a chance of developing her talents and doesn’t put too much on the members. This year the purpose of the McNeil Society has been: First, to study the Age of Romanticism, the romantic writers, beginning with Wordsworth and ending with the Victorian Age; second, to he on equal footing with the two boys’ societies in the art of debating; third, to encourage appreciation not of literature alone, but of music, elocution, oratory and dramatic expression. On Friday, February 18th, the McNeil and Ionian debate was held in the chapel in place of the regular society meetings. The two boys’ societies were invited and all enjoyed the enthusiastic and spirited speeches. The subject of debate was, “Resolved, That the United States navy should be greatly increased.” Celia Goldstein, Elizabeth Smith and Jean McAlister upheld the affirmative; Blanche Sternberger, Etlia Glasgow and Mary (J. Wilson upheld the negative. The McNeil girls have organized basketball teams, tennis teams, and con¬ test in athletics as well as debating with the Ionian girls. The society gave its annual entertainment in the form of a play, “The Girls of 17711,” from which we realized a goodly sum with which to replenish our treasury. Maky Louise Low, Historian. 90 Ionian Literary Society Colors: Black and Gold Flower: Black-Eyed Susan Motto: Aude supers . Lillian Merrimon , . Jessie Howard .Eva Thomas . Edith Haller , . Mary Sanders . Kathryn Keith .Allie King, Lucy Blake . Mary A. Glenn President .. Vice- Preside Secretary . . Treasurer . . Press Bepor Critic . Monitors . . Censor .... Atkisson, Eugenta Blake, Lucy Bloxton, Virginia Brady, Nell Chamberlain, Margaret Clark, Mabel Clegg, Elizabeth Cox, Ella Dillon, Ruth Dodson, Lois Donnell, Mary Louise East, Edna Foust, Elizabeth Glasgow, Etha Glenn, Mary Adele Grantham, Madonna Grimsley, Irene Haller, Edith Hogshead, Susie Howard, Jessie Patterson, Mary Perkins, Irene Poole, Sarah Porter, Flora Rankin, Frances Sanders, Mary Smithe, Bertha Stafford, Claire Sternberger, Blanche Strudwick, Roberta Stewart, Lucile Thomas, Eva Thomas, Sanford Truitt, Virgie Turner, Esther Vernon, Ruth Hunter, Marion Ireland, Love Jacobs, Hannah Jefferson, Virginia Jeffreys, Madeline Johnson, Alice Maude Jordan, Mary Keith, Kathryn King, Allie King, Mozelle Klingman, Kathryn Lane, Annie Lauohn, Helen Lea, Virginia Mangum, Helen Matthews, Mildred Meadows, Marguerite Merrimon, Lillian Moore, Cora Mauss, Christine McCurrey, Kathryn Preddy, Irene Pritchett. Barre Ragland, Mary Robertson, Ruth Washburn, Alice Wilson, Edith Wilson, Mary C. Wilson, Ruth 92 History of Ionian Literary Society T HL history of the Ionian Society dates hack to 1910, when the McNeil Liter¬ ary Society was divided into two societies. One section retained the name McNeil, and the other adopted the name Ionian, from Ionian Greeks. During these six years the society has grown greatly in strength as well as numbers, now having about sixty-five members. It is now one of the leading societies of the school. There are a number of objects of the society. The main ones are: First, to cultivate a greater appreciation of literature; second, to enable the members to express their thoughts intelligently, and, lastly, to foster a better social spirit. There has always been a friendly rivalry between the two girls’ societies in both athletics and literary achievements. There are a number of inter-society contests planned for the year, such as a debate and basketball games. The society gave as its annual play last year, “The Musical Bouquet.” It was very entertaining and proved a great success in a financial way. This year has shown quite an improvement in all lines of work. Programs have consisted of vocal and instrumental music, debates, evenings with southern poets and writers. Each member has shown deep interest in every department of work. We feel we owe much to the Ionian Society, and this year has proven one of the most successful since its organization. Much of its success is largely due to our faithful managers. Sarah Poole, Historian. 94 Vol. XI. No. 4 April, 1916 95 GRLLN5BORO HIGH SCHOOL GREENSBORO, N. C. THL 5 A G E PUBLISHED FOUR TIMES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, IN THE MONTHS OF OCTOBER, DECEM¬ BER, FEBRUARY AND APRIL, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE GREENSBORO HIGH SCHOOL Magdalene Monroe EDITORIAL STAFF: Editor in Chief Associate Editors: Lewis Schenck . Evangeline Brown. . Lucy Myers ) Blanche Sternbergkr i Sam Robinson. Elizabeth Smith | Oscar Boyst J Jessie-Stevens James Witherspoon ( . Julian Turrentine ) Charles Stroud. Athletic Department Exchange Department . Personals and Locals . . Sketch Department .Organizations . . Humor Department .Club Editor Price, 50 ants the year; 15 cents a Copy Advertising Rates Furnished on Application Osmond C. Pate. Business Manager Ben Cone. Assistant Business Manager Clarence Sanders. Assistant Business Manager ENTERED AS SECOND-CLASS MATTER APRIL 10. 1913. AT THE POSTOFFICE AT GREENSBORO, N. C-, UNDER ACT OF MARCH 3, 1879 Vol. XI APRIL, 1916 Xo. 4 96 Editorials We often hear the expression, “High School spirit,” used. What is this spirit? “THE HIGH What does it mean ? The expression cannot be defined, and it is SCHOOL certainly not concrete enough that we may single out any one SPIRIT” thing, place our finger upon it and say, “This is the ‘High School spirit’.” But the results are everywhere evident, and i ts movement and influence are felt in no little degree. It is that thing which causes two hundred girls and boys to go out to Cone Park to the football games, and race up and down the side lines, cheering our boys on to victory; it is that which causes our magazine to have such a large percentage of the students as subscribers; it is that which causes such vital interest in the four literary societies, and it is certainly that which causes the splendid recitation average made in the school. It is not only all this, but it is that force in each and every one of us which makes us grow suddenly hot all over when some outsider makes some slight remark about our school, and the thing which prompts us to dare him to show us a better High School anywhere in the country. This spirit, which is bringing so much to pass, is felt not only by us, but by every citizen of our city, and it is something of which we have no need to be ashamed. Keep it up! Now is the time of examinations. The thought will always give us that little shivery sensation, but—there is consolation in knowing that EXAMINATIONS ' , , , . , r „, . , • , they can last only two days. 1 his year our exams, may be said to include every branch of the student’s life: i. c., physical, mental, moral. The last two we have always had, but this year marks the beginning of the first. For several days Dr. Hyatt, the city physician, came to the school and made an individual examination of each pupil. Eyes, throat, lungs and heart were tested, and a record made of any deficiencies. The need of this work has been felt for some time, and we are greatly indebted to the city and to Dr. Hyatt for his services. Everyone knows from experience the meaning of “mental examinations”— the horrors of bi-monthlies, but few of us stop to realize the significance of “moral examinations.” These do not come once a year, or every two months, but we are constantly undergoing an examination of our moral strength. On the play¬ ground, in the school room, in the halls, we are testing our morals. Let us do the 98 right thing every time, boys and girls, and know that at least every one of us can pass a moral test, if not the mental or physical. IMPROVEMENTS At the time of the year when the grass and flowers begin to peep forth, our minds naturally turn to brighter things, and generally “spring clean¬ ing” is one of the results. Our school has been greatly improved in appearance by the work on the halls, all of them having been tinted a beautiful shade of blue, making the entire building brighter and more eheerful. Nor has the yard been neglected, for the hyacinths and jonquils are blossoming forth in all their glory, and the grass is slowly but surely making its way upward. Most of us spend as much or more of our “waking hours” at the High School than at home, so we should take great pride in making it look as neat and attractive as possible. The time is fast approaching when a part of our school is to leave forever—with the possible exception of an occasional visit made while “in the “FAREWELL” , , city tor a tew days. A great many ot our number are plan¬ ning to go away to enter college, and while it is with a distinct feeling of pleasure that we look forward to our new work and surroundings, the thought is not entirely a pleasant one. For four years we have worked—and played—at the High School and many a fond thought will we carry away with us—thoughts of the pupils who have been our constant companions, and also thoughts of the faithful teachers who have so untiringly labored with us. To these we owe a depth of gratitude which will deepen as the years come and go. And when we leave, our fondest wish will be that we may not be forgotten, for even though we be absent in body, our minds will ever turn back to the days spent in the Greensboro High School. How many of the students know that for several years the High School has had THE HIGH a motto! Probaby very few of us have ever thought of it. In SCHOOL looking back over the past records of events, it was noted that in MOTTO 1910 a school motto was selected—a motto that was character¬ istic of the school at that time, and one which we think is just as expressive today, for it applies to our past, present, and: future school life, i. e., “Esto quid esse videris.” Besides being very similar to our state motto it expresses an aim most worthy of our student body. Let us stand by our High School, and also the principles she has stood for from her founding, and as the motto says, “Be what you seem to be.” 99 Jean McAlister, Athletic Sponsor 100 101 FOOTBALL CAPTAIN OIJV 2 ;.a 1 - i:- ' - i- A.- • i T ' Le r I - ' — - ; ; - - . rr-c 3 wrerl • . — •• - ■ Btusb Oun__Cajsaia I-. - rv 5 ; V - Jiios thus? ' As-:- - M - -_i- ■ L P. Desxus .. . Coack fe pn ‘ f -fee 1 if :- 1 :-.i ■ - tfee V. M. C. A. 1 - ■ • . ■ : ■ —_ - - • - --• ' :i- i - r a I he. 7 every a--ers � w_ M ' -“ of c payers ere rsfk. jid the aii of :: -oa-i. I_ P. Dftirri. coy ' ee- retail of tfce —si Y_ M. A.; Lew fr =. the Cairenaty of North fWita: Mai Kfiir i asd Loss-ford Byiapfei oid G. H_ SL stars, we «Of able t pat 1 the stnaget team im - -ear 5 teas was the a«aea tea LtLiiD Pcira...Cewter -7 ' • ' RaITH- - Eiri- TTiard . • . _• • • Wbrb t - r rgv � ■: Bi rr Erf • Leri - i- : fa 1 v Bums .- Left Tackle I m t McAiisra__ . . Left Es.l 0 ;ij Bmsi ....( arer Back Ctiuw Piiscx . -..Full Back 1 • . ■ Li, s M:l 7 : s . . . Left Half Bai - . • • • • !■ hiwt Xolas .Gwaii Much Auuttd . Gsarl Bcjtox Oakes .Goar } ft . z isrr Coi.Tackie ar-i : I ' - ' Eae. Rites .- f — Asv lo .SraufEAS - __ - • • •--• Ortoirr -—- - • - ' — 7 - Novfnibcf 30—Huntersville at Gre asi —13 I!-: Mri ti h‘ SO Football Boys BASKETBALL CAPTAIN SCHENCK The 101 (5 season was the second for the High School hoys in basketball. OFFICERS Lewis Schenck . .. Win free Alderman Oscar Boyst. WlSTER STOC ' KARD . .Captain . Manager Assistant Manager . Coach The practices were held on the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium floor. The team made an excellent showing, but again lost to teams organized several years ago. PLAYERS Eldridge Clary .Center Lewis Schenck . Right Forward Claude Pearce . L. Forward and R. Forward Sydney Pruden .Left Forward Robert Cox .Right Guard Lacy McAlister . Left Guard SI BSTITl ' TES Winfree Alderman .Guard Wakefield Mowery . Forward Albert Nolan .Forward Lei,and Porter .Guard Arnold Schiffman . Guard SCIIEDBLE Greensboro at Normal High School. -1)— 7 Guilford at Greensboro . 5—48 G. H. S. vs. Durham . 19-—30 G. H. S. vs. Y. M. C. A. Athletics . 16—15 G. H. S. vs. Winston . 24—63 G. H. S. vs. Durham . 20—27 G. H. S. vs. Chapel Hill . 16— 8 G. H. S. vs. Oak Ridge . 20—17 G. H. S. vs. Chapel Hill . 42—11 104 Basketball Team TRACK As usual, the track team practiced at the Y. M. C. A. under the direction of H. E. Barlow, physical director of the Y. M. C. A. The boys made an excellent showing at the meet at Chapel Hill last year with only a little practice, bringing home the relay cup and winning personal medals. The prospects tor this year are even brighter than of last year, although the loss of W. A. II. Ciantt as coach is one that cannot be well made up for. The boys are working hard and are not only going to take the relay race, but the meet as well. The names of these boys are as follows: OFFICERS Winfree Alderman . Captain .Iambs Witherspoon. Manager CAPTAIN ALDERMAN Winfree Alderman Hyland Olive . . Sidney Pritden . Eldridge Clary Leon Milton .. . Leland Porter . Oscar Boyst Robert Cox . Rives and Nolan i Half mile ) Mile I High jump v Relay I Pole vault Broad jump Relay t 100-yard dash J High jump ) 120-yard low hurdle ' Relay l High jump . Half mile | Broad jump , . . . - Hammer throw I Relay . Mile . 440-yard run j Hammer throw ■ ■ ’ Pole vault . Utility 106 Track Team BASEBALL CAPTAIN MILTON Last year was the first year that the High School had had a baseball team in some time. As a result of this the team is handicapped to a certain extent, but this will be more than offset by the genuine G. II. S. spirit and the quality of the material undergoing training. Several of the old players are back and then there is valuable material in some of the new players. Taking all things into consideration, the prospects for this season are exceedingly bright. OFFICERS Leon Milton . Ryland Olive . Lewis Schenck Oscar Boyst .. R. B. Stuart . . . Captain Assistant Captain .Manager Assistant Manager . Coach PLAYERS Leland Porter Eldridge Clary . Robert Cox .James McAdams Gordon West ... Oscar Boyst . . . . . . Catcher . .. . Pitcher . .. . Pitcher . . . . Pitcher . First Base Second Base Leon Milton .Short Stop Ryland Olive .Third Base Bryan Davidson .Right Field Lacy McAlister .Center Field Albert Nolan .Left Field Robert Cox . Left Field SUBSTITUTES Harold Pugh .. Norman Thomas Field Hampton Carter . Field Field Hobart Souther . Field SCHEDULE March 11—G. H. S. vs. Pomona. 27— 3 March 18—G. H. S. vs. Summerfield (town team) . 2— 4 March 24—G. H. S. vs. Reidsville . 35— 5 March 25—G. II. S. vs. Chatham . 1—7 March 30—G. H. S. vs. Pomona . 8— 2 March 31—G. II. S. vs. Guilford . 8—3 April 8—G. H. S. vs. Normal . 3— 1 April 15—G. II. S. vs. High Point . 15— 5 April 22—G. II. S. vs. Normal . 2— 1 April 29—G. H. S. vs. Guilford . 9— 7 May 3—G. II. S. vs. Sylvan . 4— 2 May 6—G. II. S. vs. East Bend . 11— 6 108 SAOfj Tivaasvg ATHLETICS The first meeting of the Athletic Association during the term of 1915- ' 16 was held on September 15th, at which time tlie following officers were elected: Dr. J. L. Mann . .. Winfree Alderman Lewis Schenck . . . Lacy McAlister . . J. J. Ingle. Oscar Boyst. .President .Vice-President . Secretary .Treasurer . Press Reporter Assistant Press Reporter The financial basis for the association for this year has been practically the same as for the term of 1914- ’15, the membership fee being $1.00. This amount gave the boys not only the membership in the association, but entitled them to see all the football and baseball games, also the opening basketball game. The girls paid seventy-five cents and received a ticket, but this did not include the membership. In the early fall so much enthusiasm was shown by the girls in regard to athletics that it was deemed wise to organize a girls ' Athletic Association. On the first Friday in October about a hundred girls met in the chapel to organize, and the following officers were elected: Jean McAlister . President. Magdalene Monroe .Vice-President Evangeline Brown . Secretary Sarah Poole . Treasurer Elizabeth Smith . Press Reporter Each member was asked to pay ten cents as a membership fee. A Basketball and Tennis Club was organized in the association immediately after organi¬ zation. Many interesting games have been played between the G. II. S. girls and girls of other high schools. This Athletic Association has meant a great deal to the girls of this school towards physical development, and also it helps them work I etter as student to student. In connection with the athletic events come the socials. Following the game a reception is usually given the visiting team, at which the members of the association and their guests may spend a pleasant social hour, chaperoned by members of the High School faculty. G. II. S. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL, 1915-1916 Sarah Poole . Manager Virginia Davis . Assistant Manager Mary Adele Glenn .Captain Danville at Greensboro, November 12, 1915. Score, 15—27 favor of Danville. Pomona at Greensboro, January 15, 1916. Score, 11—19 favor of Pomona. G. H. S. at Durham, January 27, 1916. Score, 25—7 favor Durham. G. H. S. at Danville February II. 1916. Score, 9—17 favor Danville. Pomona at Greensboro, March 4, 1916. Score, 9—13 favor Pomona. Durham at Greensboro, March is, 1916. Score, 11—23 favor Durham. LINE-UP Virginia Davis .Center Mary Adele Glenn .Right Guard Ruth Dillon . Right Forward Pearl Elliot .Left Guard Mary Jordan .Left Forward SUBSTITUTES Sarah Poole, Virginia Lea, Mary D. Murray, Jean McAlister, Guards Bessie Mae Denny, Forwards Mary Patterson, Sarah Britton, Centers 110 Basketball Team Senior Basketball Team 112 Tenth (trade Basketball Team Ninth Grade Basketball Team Razzle, dazzle, Hobble gobble, Zip, Boom, Bali! Greensboro High School, Rah! Rah! Rah! Riffity, Riffity, Riff-Raff! Chiffity, Chiffity, Chiff-Chaff! Riff-Raff, Chiff-Chaff! Let’s give ’em the horse laugh, Hee! Haw! One a zip ah, two a zip ah, Three a zip ah zara! We got beat, but we don’t give a —! One a zip ah, two a zip ah, Three a zip ah zam! Are we in it? Well, I—guess— Greensboro High Scl Yes! ! Yes! Yes! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Greensboro! Rah! Rah! Ray! Rum! Greensboro’s goin ’ some, Believe me! Hit ’em up! Have a tussle! Clean ’em up, make ’em hustle! Greensboro! 114 115 Boys’ Glee Club Girls’ Glee Club 116 A fire occurred in the High School in January, causing several hundred dollars damage. Thanks to the efficient firemen and friends who aided in saving the building. 117 Orchestra SOCIALS The football teams of Winston and Greensboro were delightfully entertained with a recep¬ tion at the home of Miss Lillian Brandt on the evening of October 9th. There were about eighty guests present, and the evening was very much enjoyed by all. Karl .Jansen, the famous impersonator and humorist, gave an entertainment in the High School auditorium on the night of October 1st, for the benefit of the Boys’ Athletic Asso¬ ciation. A large crowd was present, as Mr. Jansen is very popular in Greensboro. On the evening of October 16th, an enjoyable reception was given in honor of the football teams of Statesville and Greensboro at the home of Miss Mary Morrison, on Arlington Street. There was quite a crowd present and everyone had a delightful time. On the evening of November 17th the football teams of Huntersville and Greensboro were delightfully entertained at the home of Miss Mary Adele Glenn, on North Elm Street. It was one of the most delightful receptions ever held. The basketball teams of Winston and Greensboro were given a reception at the home of Miss Clara Gant on January 21st. Dancing and progressive conversation were the amuse¬ ments of the evening. All seemed to enjoy themselve s very much. The basketball team from Durham was given a delightful reception at the home of Arnold Schiffman on December 21st. It being leap year, the dancing was thoroughly enjoyed, also the several piano solos given. The regular reception for the Seniors was given at Miss Henrietta Beall’s, as the High School was not in condition on account of the recent fire. All said they had the best time ever, and I am sure the Seniors this year were entertained better than any year before. PHI. PLAY The play, “The Winning of Latane, ” was given on the High School stage by the members of the Philomelian Literary Society on Friday night. This play was enjoyed by all of the very large audience, the especially amusing feature being Stokes Rawlins, as Trusty, an old negro, who kept the audience in a gale of laughter by his funny antics. DI. PLAY The “Spy of Gettysburg” was “at home” to a small, though very appreciative, audience on the High School platform one cold Friday night in December. This play, produced by the Diaphesian Society, proved very enjoyable. Lewis Shenek, as a big fat Dutchman, “The Spy of Gettysburg,” and Willard Rainey, as Solomon, the aristocratic young yankee negro, walked hand in hand in the amusement which they tendered this audience. 120 Some of Shakespeare’s characters came to the Greensboro High School rather modernized in the play, ‘‘Macbeth a la Mode.” This play was something new in character and in its source, being given by the Senior ( ' lass. It was intensely interesting and amusing to all who witnessed it, especially to those who detected numerous thrusts at the (rising) Seniors. McNEIL PLAY One feature of High School entertainment enjoyed immensely by a large audience was the play, ‘‘The Girls of 1776,” given by the McNeil Society on the first Friday night in March. I he scenery played an important part in the success of the evening, having in one place a beautiful rosy bower as the meeting place of the ardent young lovers, and in the last act some fair young ladies dancing the minuet with the lights shining softly on their faces and on the old colonial home in which the dance was taking place. My Algebra (Being the meditations and dreams of a Tenth Grade student just starting geometry.) Fletcher Ridge, ’17 My algebra book’s in the office, From algebra my mind is free, My algebra book’s in the office, 0, bring’ back my algebra to me. CHORUS Bring back, bring back, Bring back my algebra to me, to me, Bring back, bring back, O, bring back my algebra to me. O, go ye, James, to the office, O, go ye, Janies, please, and see, O, go ye, James, to the office, And bring back my algebra to me. Last night as I studied geometry, Last night after I went to bed, Last night as I studied geometry, There were angles all mixed in my head. O, James has gone to the office, And James my request has obeyed, O, James has gone to the office, And I have gone to the Ninth Grade. 121 With apologies to H. J. Fullei , composer of “My Bonnie.” Two tvening Winds May Bush t 19 The winter wind is sighing, “oo—oo ’ ' So loud it really frightens you, Its breath is cold with frost and snow. I low loud that winter wind doth blow, It howls and cries and screams at you, And goes on sighing, “oo—oo. The summer wind—how solt it doth blow, Swaying the flowers high and low, Bringing me scents of the flowers sweet, Singing echoes of the birdling’s peep. The summer breezes call to you At evening when the cows go, ‘ ‘ moo—oo. ’ ’ The Return of Spring Annie L. Turner, ’19 Bright springtime is on its way, Coming nearer every day, All the hills and woodlands green Are robed in softest emerald sheen. Once more the birds are homeward winging, Once more our hearts with joy are singing, While in the air, calling the villagers to evening prayer, The angelus is softly ringing. A breath of wind stirs the orchard fair, Bearing perfumes sweet and rare, Again the leaves are stirred by the evening breeze, And the fragrance is wafted ' midst the whispering trees. Through the graceful outlines of the old elm trees In silver streams gleam the soft moonbeams, While in the stillness of the night we hear The cry of the whippoorwill, weird and clear, And by this we know that spring is here. 1 OO 123 I. P. F. 124 V Weiss: ‘‘What kind of coal is egg coal?’’ Mr. Webster: ‘‘It’s coal that is smaller than the largest lumps.” Miss Sutton: “What is the highest form of animal life?” Will McLarty: “A giraffe . 9 ’ Miss Alex, (history): “I don’t rare much for moving picture battles. What I like is to sit down on a piece of paper and see it.” Miss Alex.: “What made the speaker the second most powerful man?” Bright Senior: “lie had the power.” Mr. Workman: “Leland, have you finished your proposition?” Porter: “Well, I’ve finished all but the proof.” Miss Michael (trying to get Mr. Warren on the ’phone, speaking to class): “Don’t worry, I Ye got him. ” Sympathizing voice: “Poor man.” Mr. Warren: “ Ryland, give the classes of poetry.” Deac.: “Epic, Lyric, and Romantic.” Hunt: “He’s got romance on the mind.” Mr. Workman (to Lace, who had been “cutting up”): “Lacy, you may take the chair in the hall.” Lace (very seriously): “Where do you want me to carry it, Mr. Workman?” Although Lila as a rule doesn’t go in for sports, she is said to be very fond of the Hunt. Could some of the domestic science pupils tell us why Olives and Cottolene go together? Mr. Warren: “What advantage did the church plays have over the modern day sermons?” Voice from the rear: “They kept people awake.” Miss Alex.: “Jessie, what is suffrage?” Jessie Howard: “The right to vote.” Miss Alex.: “Whose right?” Jessie: ‘ ‘ Why, woman’s right. ’ J Hobart: “Leland, who is Matilda?” Porter: “She is the ideal of Meinhardt.” 125 Dear Matilda: May I have the exquisite beatitude of escorting your corporal system over the space inter¬ vening between your paternal domicile and the edifice erected for the worship of the Divine Being tomorrow after the diurnal luminary has proceeded behind the western horizon? “Calaeity. ” Mary Sanders: “Murray, what kind of a plant is a horsetail?” Murray: “I don’t know exactly, but I think it’s kinder like a cowslip.” Bessie Mae Denny (acting as critic, McNeil Society): “The girls that have readings should raise their eyes so we can hear better.” Kathleen Bennett (speaking of Lord Byron): “I think he was awfully good looking. Magdalene: “I ' ll bet he had a good complexion.” “Cottolene”: “Me, too. I’ll bet it was Olive.” Mr. Workman: “Elizabeth, how many tickets do you want for “The Evening with O. Henry? ” Elizabeth: “Well, Mr. Workman, I don’t know as I need any. I don’t know whether I am going —” Voice from the rear: “Sam, are you and Elizabeth going? If so, hurry up and let her get the tickets.” Leland (trying to pull down shade) : “Mr. Workman, is there any hopes of this shade com¬ ing down? I’ll give it one more jerk.” James: “Aw, Porter, talk to it tenderly.” Miss Sutton: ‘ ‘ Archer, what was the result to Austria when Prussia took so much of her land?” Archer S: “Well, Miss Sutton, I reckon that made Austria-Hungary.” Lacy: “Mr. Workman, may I move my seat?” Mr. Workman: “No.” Lacy: ‘ ‘ But 1 ’ll get freckled sitting in the sun. ’ ’ Miss Alex, (speaking of Senator Sumner): “No, he didn’t die then. We see him later in moving pictures during the Reconstruction Period.” Miss Alex.: “Name some of the members of the cabinet.” “Sis” Morrison: “Secretary of the Inferior.” Voice from the rear: “Must be Secretary of the Navy.” Mr. Warren: “For Monday you may write an autobiography of yourself.” Miss Michael (having fuss with a boy) : “What do you come to school for?” Answer: “Just for amusement.” Leland: “Miss Waterhouse, how would you begin an autobiography?” Miss Waterhouse: “Who are you going to write about, Leland?” Miss Alex.: “Cook didn’t support him. Cook was for Kitchin.” Mr. Warren (to Lillian, as she was writing Senior statistics) : “What are you doing now?” Lillian : ‘ ‘ Samson Weiss. ’ ’ 126 Pupil: “Mow do the Congressmen try to gain favor?’’ Miss Alex.: “By making a speech for a crossroads bridge.” Deac. (on the yard): “Sham, have you proposed to Elizabeth yet?” Sham. Robinson: “Well, Deac., you mustn’t judge others by yourself.’’ She hath eaten me out of house and home. Celia Goldstein. Mr. Webster: “What does mica look like?’’ Lillian: “Like isinglass.” Mr. Olive: “Ryland, you’d better work harder in school. Do you realize that in a few years you will be earning your own living?” Deac.: “I know it. That’s why I’m having the best time I can now.” Hunt: “Lacy, what state are you from?” Lacy: “Well, I was born in North Carolina, but 1 haven’t a thing against ‘Virginia,’.” Mary Murray: “Miss Alex., may I sit with Celia?” Miss Alex.: “No, I have some respect for the seat.” Miss Berg (to John Callum, coming in from being excused): “John, you haven’t regis¬ tered yet. ’ ’ John : ‘ ‘ No’m. The bell boy hasn’t brought my grip up yet. ’ ’ Weiss (during civics): “Believe me, money’s scarce.” Miss Alex, (dryly): “It usually is.” Mr. Webster (collecting notebooks): “Who’s after Lucy Myers?” Will McLarty: ‘ ‘ Sidney Pruden. ’ ’ Deac. (filling out enrollment card): “This thing says ‘parents’ name’. T happen to have two. Which one do you want?” Mr. Workman: “If I excuse a half a dozen of you —” Voice from the rear: “Mr. Workman, that will be minus six (— 6). Mr. Webster: “Celia, when are you going to get quiet?” Celia: “I’ve been quiet for half an hour, but you didn’t know it.” Miss Sutton (answering ’phone call): “Mr. Warren, do you want me?” Bright student: ‘ ‘ That’s all right, it’s leap year. ’ ’ Porter: “Deac., what’s that on your face? It’s right greasy.” Sam Weiss: “He’s got Cottolene on it.” REGENT ADDITIONS G. H. S. November 13, 1915.New heatin g system installed in the office. November 24, 1915 .... Senior play. January 7, 1916 .‘‘Ilebe” arrived. January 21, 1916 .Deacon took a girl to Phi. play. January 24, 1916 .Edith lost her 1 ‘Olive. 1 ’ January 31, 1916 .“Sham” got to school on time. February 1, 1916.“Hebe” got blacked (High School caught fire). February 2, 1916.Electric bell installed in chapel. February 4, 1916.Orchestra recital. February 10, 1916.Celia forgot her lunch. (Don ' t worry; she sent for it.) February 12, 1916.Father took Matilda to the dance. February 23, 1916.“The wearing of the green.” March 6, 1916 .Winfree did not look toward the back of the room. March 13, 1916 .“Skinny” forgot his “chew.” ' March 22, 1916 .Edith got her “Olive” back. March 27, 1916 .Two editors lament over Annual. April 1, 1916.Annual going—gone to press. Great Mistakes in Lives of Seniors “Bull” Alderman —buying his trousers too short. Beacon Olive —becoming “smitten” over Cottolene. Lacy McAlister —joining Glee Club instead of the Hooters’ Club. Lcland Porter —getting “mussed up” with the ladies. Sham Bobinson —getting to school on time. ‘‘Clarence’’ Hunt —having too many rivals for Lila ' s hand. “Crowbar” Souther —getting up a reputation as “chemist.” 0. Pate —writing shorthand on the board. McAdams —overriding the pony. Mitchell —holding the bell too long. Cone —eating Celia’s piekles. Weiss —reading papers all the time. Celia —trying to keep her lunch. Eva —going to Bijou with “Bull.” Kate —losing control of her blush. Mary Sanders —getting too many letters from A. and M. Murray —believing all Mr. Warren told him. Magdalene —being a grade ahead of Oscar. Cottolene —forgetting her rouge. Jim —spending too much time putting “Puppo” to bed. Lillian —sitting across the aisle from Jim. Mary Morrison —studying so hard. Jessie Howard —having too many names. Evelyn —pulling off too many bright remarks. Jessie May —not knowing everything. Elizabeth —not having a seat near 1 ‘ Sham. ’ ' Fay —being too modest. Lila —loving “ Shaw Mutt.” Janie —shirking too much of Tenth Grade. Mary Alderman —taking too many pains with class day dress. Cottolene —writing too many notes to Deacon. Mary Low —sitting near front of the room. Edith —not being able to blush when necessary. 129 A Few of the Seniors There was a lover named Porter, Who, if he had a car, would motor To her house and get Cora, For he sure did adore her, Then he’d secure a license and flee to Dakota. There was a nut named Winfree, Who a “king” with the ladies would be; With Eva he was it. And by her he would sit, And say, “O dear, don’t you love me?” There was a bean pole named Monroe, Who cared not a hang for a “beau;” She was crazy to teach; Folks say she’s a peach, But to tell you the truth, I don’t know. There was a roughneck named Deac., Who with the ladies was certainly a freak; He was the Appollo of the class, On his lessons he just did pass, While from all offices he tried to sneak. There was a young lady named Lillian, Who enjoyed a dance at the cotillion; She was so very fair That she made the guys stare, And beaux—my, she has a million. There was an infant called Cone, In math, he is certainly no bone; When he missed his “prop.” In his seat he would flop, But he rarely missed them alone. There was a young lengthy dubbed Jim, Whose dog always followed him ; His walk and his feet Could hardly be beat, And his figure was certainly slim. Charles Hunt’s girl is Lila Slack— She sent him home but he came right back; She’s a bonnie lassie, so debonair; And he’s handsome, too, with his dark brown hair. Elizabeth Smith has a beautiful blush, She’s for equal suffrage and woman’s right; There’s a Senior, too, who’s given her a rush, Mention his name and see her fight. Mary Louise is very small. Latin is her forte; When Mr. Biser upon her did call You should have heard her snort. Osmond’s hair is yellow, His eyes are blue, His heart is big. And his feet are, too. O, Jessie Mae, thou art fair of face, And surely thy skipping is full of grace; I sing thy praises, I honor thy name, For it’s the only way you’ll ever attain fame. There is a member of our class, Mitchell is his name; In oratory he’s some class, But with girls he’s awfully tame. Edith is a Senior sweet, She and Mary often meet; In the chapel, hall, or quiet spot They are always on the dot. Eva is a Senior gay, She can sing and she can play; She can slam the Juniors, too, As a Senior ought to do. The other day Jessie brought home Some liquid for her hair, To make it curl was what she wished— Now look at her up there. Cottolene had a little paint, Now don’t misjudge her, pray; For all that Cot. dear did paint, Was—china, by the way. 130 TO THL 5TUDLNT5 PATRONIZE THE ADVERTISERS WHO HAVE HELPED MAKE THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL A SUCCESS. 131 % It’s the Right Temperature, Always It’s Filtered Daily It’s where you will find the other fellows on a warm day. j Young Men’s Christian Association ! BOYS’ DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIP FEES Midgets. . . . . 9 to 10 years old Juniors. ... 12 to 15 “ “ . . High School . . . . ... 16 to 1 7 “ “ . . $3.00 5.00 6.00 f 4 A GOOD TIME TO JOIN 15 JUST ABOUT- —NOW. OVER WITH THE SECRETARY TALK IT � ♦ ♦ « ♦ « ♦ ♦% ♦ ♦� « ♦ « « ♦ ♦ % � ♦ ♦ « ♦ ♦% � « � « � ♦ « % � ♦ � « •� ♦ � � ♦ � « � ■ «- « ♦ - � •� ♦ ♦ X X ± t Cut jflloutgrg Glarnattons, iRosrs, iEtr- iSouqurts | 3 penalty VISIT OUR GREENHOUSES AT POMONA Van Lindley Co., Florists ;• 115 South Elm Street Phone 329 V V V g� A m m � ♦ | ♦ « ♦ « • STOP, LOOK AND READ SOLVE THE HIGH COST PROBLEM BY BUYING YOUR INSURANCE FROM The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Premium for 20-Pay Life (in ten Leading Companies) Age 30, $33.44 Premium for 15-Pay Life (in Metropolitan) Age 30, $32.27 SAVE FIVE YEARS PREMIUMS ALL POLICIES ISSUED ON ANNUAL DIVIDEND PLAN FOR PARTICULARS AT OTHER AGES SEE ! v I v f I i ! v I V V £ M. E. BLOCK, Manager t 1 Dixie Building GREENSBORO, N. C. Telephone 669 T v GOOD FURNITURE Is profitable, and, judging from the rising standard of taste, it will soon be the only kind. Period and Colonial styles in all woods and finishes shown on our floors are designed for people who appreciate excel¬ lent designs and good work¬ manship at reasonable prices. Colonial Table in dull rubbed Mahog¬ any as shown, only $13.50 T t T v f •J f t V «l� t I 1 X BURTNLR | I FURNITURE CO. X I 4 44 44 44 44 44 4 4 44 4 4 44 44 44 44 44%4 44 4 -44 4♦ , 4 4 4 4 ' 4 m 4 wv 4 M . vvv ! ♦%♦%•!« 4V44 44X- � J« � � J« ♦ «• ♦ l« • I V V I i •I I i OPPORTUNITY The Southern Life and Trust Company, by care in the selection of business, by economy in man- t agement and by prudence in the choice of invest- ments, during thirteen years, has made a record that is perhaps without a parallel among the life % insurance companies of America; it has been the Pilot Company— SOLID, SOUND, SUCCESSFUL ! To handle our ever-growing volume of business we need young men. If you have the “goods,” this is your opportunity. Come to see us, and let us tell you what other young fellows have done. Southern Life and Trust Company GRtLNSBORO, N. C. T A. W. McALISTEE, President A. M. SCALES, 2nd Vice-President R. G. VAUGHN, 1st Vice-President R. J. MEBANE, 3rd Vice-President ARTHUR WATT, Secretary and Actuary J. ► .. . . • - — ' t- ► •-C -C NOTHING ELSE BUT QUALITY j AND PERFECT SATISFACTION HAS GIVEN OUR MODERN” CONFECTIONS A GOOD REPUTATION ❖ - — - | Choose with Care Your Chocolates | Russell’s, Lowney’s, Greenfield’s and Sparrow’s are the best. Ask your friends about them. X ORIGINATORS OF B. B. PURE CREAM KISSES $ i GATE CITY CANDY COMPANY ! 331 SOUTH ELM STREET GREENSBORO, N. C. f ’PHONE 375 X t A GOOD HABIT Saving is a matter of habit. It is difficult to save at first, but once you have started, it becomes easier and easier. When you have put away some money in the savings bank every week for ten weeks, it requires no force of will on the eleventh week. It is as easy to acquire a good habit as a bad habit, and the best habit in the world for you to have is the habit of saving money. Begin the saving habit now, and let the savings bank help you. It will pay you for doing wliat you ought to do. 4 Per Cent. Interest Paid on Savings Accounts ❖❖ X X i • | i I T f I V V T % AMERICAN EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK I GREENSBORO, N. C I | The Bijou Theatre I Greensboro’s Ideal Place of Amusement ! ALWAYS A GOOD CLEAN SHOW I f The Best of Pictures—Good Orchestra Perfect Ventilation £ T | � « mills Book and Stationery Company too South elm Street Books Stationery Office Supplies Jfgents for A. 0. Spalding $ Bro.’s Athletic Goods : T V I i | I f £ Of Course If you are looking for Something Better in regard to Fit, Style and Workmanship, you will order your suit of T. A. Walker Tailoring Company GREENSBORO’S LEADING TAILORS Walker Makes Them Better ============================== ADDRESS = = ===== 116 South Elm Street Opposite Piedmont Theatre • •♦ • • � � ♦ ♦ i t f MOQSL 50N Pfrotograpljers 324i4 SOUTH LLM 5TRLLT GRLLN5BORO, NORTH CAROLINA wv 1865 FIFTY-ONE. YEARS OLD 1916 X The Provident Life and Trust Co. I OF PHILADELPHIA Low Rates — Lowest Lxpense — Lowest Mortality | ♦ ♦ Resulting in Lowest Net Cost $ Write for Information % T Paul W. Schenck, Gen’l Agent i GREENSBORO, N. C. ± 4 t T WE TREAT YOUR CLOTHES WHITE DICK’S LAUNDRY CO. 71 ’PHONES 72 I T Scenes About the High School ♦ . ♦ ♦ � ♦ ♦ . ♦ ♦ � % � + � ■• � ♦ � ' ♦ «£t � ♦ To dress well is a science, also a study in economy. Cor¬ rectly made clothes are clothes scientifically made. Our ready-to-wear suits are tailored on scientific lines and are bound to please the hard-to-please. If for special reason you desire a suit tailored to your own measure, we can take your measure, guaranteeing a fit, and show you 500 suitings to select from. All the new style hats in season. $1.00 Regal Shirts Always a Bargain at $1.00 Savoy Shirts $1.50 Boyden Shoes $6.50 CRAWFORD REES GREENSBORO. N. C. ! t I i ❖ ❖ ± t x ’ V V V V V V V V V ❖ t 1 ♦I- Schiffman Jewelry Company Leading Jewelers Greensboro, n. C. Makers of College, Society and Class Pins and Jewelry of every description. i I t I T I I f T T v T Y Y v Opposite Iflcfldoo Botel £ v f Y v t «£� Jefferson Standard j Life Insurance Company | GREENSBORO, N. C. I I 1 | t 1 j: i | x Why not join the other Sixteen Thousand North Carolina Policyholders, who hold over $25,000,000 insurance in this Great Life Insur¬ ance Company, and enable us to keep more money at home? The Jefferson’s salary list means more to Greensboro in a financial way than a factory with over a thousand dollars weekly payroll. The largest and strongest regular Life Insurance Company in the South. Over $45,000,000 Insurance in Force | G. A. GRIMSLEY, President J. VAN LINDLEY, Vice-President P. H. HANES, Sr., Vice-President H. C. McQUEEN, Vice-President JULIAN PRICE, Vice-Pres. and Gen. Mgr. C. C. TAYLOR, Secretary CHAS. W. GOLD, Treasurer J. P. TURNER, Medical Director A. L. BROOKS, General Counsel RALPH COIT, Actuary i .j. • « • « « • « •% � j« j« • . • « ♦ « ♦ « •% � j« • « j« ♦ . � « � |« � j, ♦ « � , � • , • « ,j, « v v ' !‘ v v v v v Greensboro College for Women A A A 1 8 1 | | i y y y m i i j i im AAw ny B � y ly iw y l y l y im ■ t f :• X 1 Chartered 1838. Confers the degree of A. B. in the lit¬ erary department, and B. M. in the music department. In addition to our regular classical course, and prepara¬ tory department, open to students having completed the eighth grade, special attention is called to the departments of Home Economics, Expression, Business, Art, Education, Sunday School Teacher Training, Piano, Pedagogy, and to our complete School of Music which has steadily grown into one of the highest excellence in our country. Fall term opens September 6th, 1916. For further information apply to REV. S. B. TURRENTINE, A.M., D.D., President GREENSBORO, N. C. Cloths AT MODERATE PRICES The real greatness of any store lies in its ability to supply good merchandise at moderate prices. That is why our business continues to grow. Every Van- story suit is full of snap and style. Every garment fully guaranteed. Try us and be convinced. SUITS $15.oo TO $30.00 Vanstory Clothing Company ! GREENSBORO, N. C. J V The ingredients of Pepsi-Cola are the best known to the world for your stomach and general health. It is endorsed and recommended by leading physi¬ cians. It is not only delicious and refreshing but very healthful. YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO VISIT OUR PLANT AT ALL TIMES AND SEE HOW SANITARY PEPSI-COLA IS MADE Pepsi-Cola Company BROWN-BELK CO. ONE OF THE TWELVE BELK STORES CAROLINA’S LARGEST DISTRIBUTORS OF Reliable merchandise INVITE YOU TO GET ACQUAINTED IF YOU DON’T TRADE WITH US, WE BOTH LOSE MONEY V. Wallace Sons THE SCHOOL BOYS’ STORE Gents’ Furnishings Kuppenheimer Clothes Florsheim Shoes Stetson Hats Interwoven Socks V _| Young Men’s and Boys’ Suits •; a Specialty j _T f STORES: t Greensboro Salisbury X Charlotte T ) INCORPORATED 108 NORTH ELM STREET ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE t Our best attention given to all classes of business. No t lines too large or too small t for our attention. ♦ ♦% ♦% ♦% % % ♦ ’VVVVVVVVVVVV . ♦j- � ♦ � ♦� •� � « ♦ « ♦ « � « � ♦ ♦ « � « � � ♦ « ♦ ' .1. P. SWANSON, President f T CLAUDE KISER, See. and Treas. T 2 i South Atlantic Lumber Co. Manufacturers BOX BOARDS AND SHOOKS MAIN OFFICE GREENSBORO, N. C. 506-510 Dixie Building r vv’r ' , vvvvvvvvvvv ' ' ♦ ♦ ♦ ■ ■ 1 v + � • « � ♦ A � « ♦ « « « ♦ ♦ � « % � « ♦ •’« • ’VVVVVWV t Y I f V •3 GET IT AT ODE.LL ' 5 Quality First Base Ball Goods :|: Famous the world over and used by professionals :j: everywFiere, give perfect satisfaction. Wright Ditson Tennis Rackets, Balls, Nets, t Ltc. Sweaters, Jerseys, Bathing Suits, Football, Basketball, Gymnasium Supplies BASE, BALL UNIFORMS A 5PLCIALTY | Odell Hardware Company | Complete Athletic Outfitters J. The Greensboro National Bank GREENSBORO, N. C. Capital and Surplus, $140,000.00 This Bank wants your business, large or small, and f invites you to call or use the telephone. ? - -■■■-- ■■■ - - ■■■ ? T 4 Neil Ellington, President R. R. King, Vice-President A. H. Alderman, Cashier V ♦ ♦ V V v WWVWVV CrreensDoros Main Drug stores The Store that Appreciates Tour Business is “On the Square” You will find Fariss-Klutz Drug Co. Greensboro Drug Co. Who are exclusive agents for Huyler’s Candy, Rexall Remedies, Eastman Kodaks and Supplies. Where every customer gets w ' hat she wants. They carry the best assort¬ ment of Toilet Articles in the city. Y 4 Y 4 T V v ► � « ♦ « ■• ♦ ■♦ + + � � ’♦ � ♦ ♦ « � ’♦ � « ♦ � ’« � ♦ ♦ ♦ ’« « % ■ ■• ♦ ■• ’« ♦% % ♦ ■♦ ♦’« «j � ’« ♦ ■ + + � « ♦ ♦ ♦% ♦ ♦’■• « ♦ ♦ « ♦ « ♦’« ♦ « « 4- « ♦% Make our store headquarters when down town f ± t v THE BEST IN n ii a s , i g a r s :j: Candies nnn erutr£ $ t - ? Conyers’ Drug Store $ R. J. SYKES, Manager £ ACCURACY AND PROMPT DELIVERY OUR MOTTO £ ? 350 South Elm St. Greensboro, N. C. y Y Near Southern Station ?♦ 4 ❖ 1 4 V V V V Unquestionable Advantages in Buying at Ellis-Stone’s It. pays to consider well the character and methods of the store which is to he favored with your patronage. It is well to hear in mind that THIS STORE ' S MERCHANDISE is always of standard, guaranteed quality, that the greater part of its merchandise is bought at the source of its production, and that every bill is discounted. There is a very decided advantage accruing to all regular customers of this store. ELLIS, STONE COMPANY t T THE STORE OF QUALITY” j. Cone Export Commission SOUTHERN COTTONS Greensboro, N. C., and 74 Worth Street, New York WANT TO SAVE MONEY $ t $ | T T t I f T Of course you do, but you’ll find it the hardest job you ever tackled unless you go about it systematically. One of the really big men of this country, a “Captain of Industry,’’ says: “Life Insurance is not only the safest and best place for a young man to put his money, but it is also the very first investment that he should make. No other form of investment will furnish him with so many incentives to save, or will make saving so easy. ’ ’ Let me tell you how a Southern Life and Trust Company policy will help you solve the problem. CHAS. A. BANKS Manager Life Insurance Department SOUTHERN REAL ESTATE CO. GREENSBORO, N. C. John Sock well | THE WEST MARKET STREET t GROCERYMAN! I v ♦ A X I THE HOME OF GOOD THINGS TO EAT i i ♦ «� ♦ ♦ . ♦«♦ ♦ 200 WEST MARKET STREET TELEPHONES 500, 501 AND 728 § •vvvvvwv SATISFACTION I ;j; WE WRITE ALL KINDS OF In the long run that is what you look for in a store. Satisfaction is the qual¬ ity that really counts. Not the biggest claims in the adver¬ tising columns. Not an occasional offering of goods under price with the hope of getting you in the store and selling you some¬ thing else to make up the loss. Not any of these things, but the sound and solid SATISFACTION that comes when you know there is a store where day after day you will find the goods you want when you want them, and at the lowest prices. THAT is what counts. THE NEW MERCHANDISE for the new season is ready. We would be glad to have you come and inspect our big stock. X INSURANCE IN THE STRONGEST COMPANIES Life, Accident, Health, Liability, j Fire, Tornado, Automobile, Sprinkler, Leakage, X Fly Wheel, i Etc. I V ± See, ’Phone or Write X W. B. Merrimon Co. | Rooms 300-1-2 Dixie Building ’Phones 277, 1389 and 430 •� ♦%♦ • � ♦ ♦ « « ♦ . • . . ♦ . « • Proximity Manufacturing Co Manufacturers of iUutmui GRLLN5BORO, N. C. . 4 « ♦’« • our Clothes Appearance i ALL DEPENDS ON Ricks-Donnell-Medearis Co. ! I ELverything in Men’s Wear :j: ♦ ♦ 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 4 WEAR A | KNOX MADE ’ 5UIT :j: None Better t We Put ‘11” in Music ¥ I PIANOS, PLAYER PIANOS ? I VICTROLA5 AND MUSICAL ¥ ¥ SUPPLIES ¥ A full line of new and classy patterns for the young man. Made in full English and a young man’s style. X Call in and hear your favorite music v on the Victrola, the most wonderful musical instrument. X A Square Deal. Knox Tailoring Comp y Greensboro Music Co. Makers of Clothes and Hats Piedmont Theatre Bldg. Greensboro, N. C. 4 4 4 4 4.44 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 4.4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 EVERYTHING MUSICAL F. M. HOOD, Manager ' Phone 438 V ¥ ¥ .4 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 4 4 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 4 4 44 44 44 44 44 4 4 4 Scenes About the High School + • � ♦ ■� ♦ « ♦% ♦ « � « « « + ♦ « ♦ � ■«$ • High School and College Athletic Associations You will always find a well selected stock of the best in the Sporting Goods line to select from. Always carry a full line of Balls, Bats, Gloves, Mitts of different kinds, Masks, Chest Protectors, Bases, Markers, both Foot and Baseball Shoes, Footballs, Football Masks, Nose Guards, Tennis Rackets, Tennis Balls, Tennis Nets and many other items; also full line of household goods. Prices are right and quality the best; let us show you. yffl We are, yours to please, Greensboro Hardware Co. ’Phones 457-458 221 South Elm Street i l J.M. Hendrix Go, -THE. HOME OF (goofr 1)005 iRNniw iftusAurr tramiM ! EXTERNAL VAPOR ! TREATMENT • •w 4 ♦ Y 1 | $ FOR ALL COLD TROUBLES ] 1 223 SOUTH ELM STREET f l GRELLN 5 BORO, N. C. J ‘Just Rub it On’ VICK S - ' SALVE SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS Quality Reliability Service Electric Lights Gas for Fuel Genuine Gas House Coke N. C. PUBLIC SERVICE. CO. 330 - -’Phones - - 331 Street Railways Gas Lights Electric Power Facilities Co-operation Courtesy PLACE YOUR FIRE IN THE INSURANCE DIXIE FIRE INSURANCE CO. — OF GREENSBORO, N. C.=■ Capital ----- $500,000 Agents desired in all cities and towns in Southern States where the Company is not now represented. HARRY R. BUSH, President JAMES B. BLADES, First Vice-President GEORGE IIACKNEY, Second Vice-President FREDERICK M. GARNER, Secretary WM. J. DAVIS, Treasurer ♦ •� . ♦« « ► « ♦ ♦ • ♦ ♦ , ■ ■ + + $ «• « ♦• ■ ♦ « « f HUNTLEY-STOCKTON-HILL CO, J | - Jflimtiturc auit ISnhcrtakrrs Huffing GREENSBORO, N. C. GREENSBORO, N. C. We carry a full line of Reach Sporting Goods SEE U 5 BEFORE BUYING BE.ALL HARDWARL CO. West Market 5treet 1 ♦ Greensboro, N. C. ♦♦♦ Great Meal and Service You ’ll agree with this verdict, if you eat here once Clegg’s Up-Town Cafe Tables for Ladies GU5 PAPPAS - - Proprietor (gifts uf 3 Juuielry DIAMONDS AND SILVLR are judged largely by the reputation of the store from which they come. No store is held in higher esteem by those who know than this. This name will add a touch of distinc¬ tion to your gift without adding to the price. R. C. BLRNAU Jeweler-Optometrist | ALSTON BROWN itpplirs 5 Cor. Walker Avenue and Spring Street, f CITY •f ’Phones 555 and 556 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ MATHESON REAL ESTATE CO. J. A. MATHESON, Manager ;j; SEE US BEFORE t BUYING OR SELLING J. ED. ALBRIGHT PLUMBING HEATING AND SPECIALTIES Estimates Furnished GREENSBORO, N. C Chandler Six, Touring and Roadster, $1,295. $ National Six, Touring and Roadster, $1,690. Nat’l Twelve, Touring and Roadster, $1,990. $ Oakland Six.$ 795. 4 ❖ R. G. Sloan Motor Company ' Phone 93 116 East Market Street POWER TO CREATE v f A I I t ❖ The fascination of creating, of striving to do what no other has ever done before, is behind every achievement in ELECTRICAL WORK. Electricity is Dangerous; It Must he- Made Harmless, Fool-Proof. A cow, kicking over a stable lantern, burns the city of Chicago to the ground. So the little unseen things in Electrical work can cause enormous damage. In the Electrical game we have been holding the test tube over the pale blue flame for the past twenty years. Is this worth considering? If so, allow us to give YOU the benefit of our experience. For YOUR convenience and the furtherance of this idea, we have moved our office and store rooms from Iluffine Building to 110 West Sycamore Street. R. H. MILTON Telephone No. 647 £ | $ | V i i t t t V 110 West Sycamore Street HOWERTON’S DRUG STORE |Jrcsrription Sruggtat GUILFORD HOTEL CORNER ' Phones 46 and 47 GREENSBORO, N. C. t FOLKS---Say and you hear it everywhere, when you want good Shoes, it ' s--- ® obsmt § xil% - ■ “Hosiery too” SPORTING GOODS BEFORE BUYING SEE US FOR BEST PRICES ON REACH and SIMMONS LINES PIEDMONT HARDWARE CO. % SOUTH GREENSBORO ’PHONE 1866 ¥ J. H. W. F. LOW - DEALERS IN STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES GREENSBORO, N. C. PHONE 328 609 SOUTH ELM STREET Printing and Binding Catalogues, Booklets, j Made-to - Order Blank Books ¥ Visiting Cards, Wedding Invitations ¥ Announcements, Etc. PRINTED OR ENGRAVED j = === == = == Jos. J. Stone Co. | Printers and Binders ¥ 110-112 East Sycamore Street Greensboro. N. C. Y T Why not get it from us in the first place?” ♦♦ d MESPLflMGLEY PHOTOGRAPHER 1 SC S.ElitiSf 1 GTEET15BORO. M.C. ATRONIZE. those who advertise in THE ANNUAL. %F ' J ENGRAVINGS FOR THIS BOOK BY 0Tf]e lectrtc (Hxt ®a„ Buffalo . - ' '