Grimsley High School - Whirligig Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1918 volume:

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Wallace Sons Will Give TEN PEIl CENT, discount to Students and Faculty on all goods purchased from us. The time has come when the Student wants stylish clothes as well as (he older men. We have BOTH. V. WALLACE SONS Largest Clothiers in the Carolinas Stores: Greensboro, Salisbury, Charlotte, Winston-Salem BROWN-BELK COMPANY ALWAYS SELL IT FOR LESS FOR CASH One of the seventeen stores—Carolina’s largest distributors of reliable merchandise ANYTHING YOU WANT IN THE Sporting Goods Line CAN BE HAD FROM SPALDING We Are Spalding’s Greensboro Agents WILLS BOOK STATIONERY CO. THE SLOGAN OF THE TIMES Something; Vital Every School Boy and Girl Should Bearn for Greatest Success in After Life—IS “ECONOMY.” True Economy is not stinginess—miserliness—but secur¬ ing a maximum of value for every dollar expended. No¬ where can it be practiced to such advantage as in the furn¬ ishing of a home—and you will find this establishment, always, a true exponent of value giving—the community ' s greatest ally in the cause of true economy—and may the allies win! BURTXER FURNITURE COMPANY GREENSBORO BURLINGTON HIGH POINT The Science of Getting Rich is to save part of your earnings. Form a habit of saving a certain portion of your salary, then keep it up regular¬ ly, and in a short time you will be surprised to see how much you have accumulated. Bring Us Y r our Account. Greensboro Loan Trust Co. “The Bank with the Chimes” GET THE HABIT” —TRADE WITH— THE RHODES CLOTHING COMPANY HOME OF HART SHAFFNER MARX GOOD CLOTHES FOR FATHER AND SON I 8 11 Roll of Honor. Dedication to Dwight Clapp. Superintendent Frederick Archer. Principal O. A. Hamilton . 73 Senior Room Teachers . j Senior Mascots. 77 Senior Class of 11)18 . jg Senior ( ' lass History 4S Senior Class Poem . 52 Our Democracy (Class Oration).53 Last Will and Testament. 5 q Class Song . (.. Class Prophecy. Editorial Staff . ( ;7 Social and Personal Notes. Athletics . Senior Statistics . 75 Humor Department . 75 ( 11 ) 72 WHO’S WHO IN G. H. S. McKfEU, LITERARY SOCIETY President, Olive ( ' ll and ley; vice-president, Blanche Mar¬ tin; secretary, Dorothy Clement; treasurer. Page Johnston; censor, Blanche Keith; critic, Margaret Murray; monitors, Florine Jennings and Frances Watson; marshals, Dorothy Clement and Maurine Moore; press reporter, Lucy Clapp. IONIAN LITERARY SOCIETY President, Dorothy McDowell; vice-president, Katherine Keith; secretary, Wilna Clendenin ; treasurer, Janice Brown; censor, Elizabeth Armstrong; critic, Julia Gold; press re¬ porter, Susie West; monitors, Mary Bess Bnrnhardt and Mil¬ dred Davidson; marshals, Julia Gold and Elizabeth Arm¬ strong. LAIH JANE GREY LITERARY SOCIETY President, Josephine Devane; vice-president, Marian Gilmer; secretary, Frances Glascock; treasurer, Mary Poole; critic, Jessie Brandt; censor, Adge Cagle; monitors, Cath¬ erine Penn and Ethel Simpson ; press reporter, Jessie Myers; marshals, Frances Shaw and Margaret Bain. DIAPHESIAN LITERARY SOCIETY President, Nosco Lewis; vice-president, Martin Berg; sec¬ retary, Wade Dorsett; treasurer, Bryan Davidson; 1st cen¬ sor, Gilmer Sherrill; 2nd censor, Cannon Murchison; press reporter, Harley Mouraine; monitors. Aubrey Edwards and George McLarty; marshals, Bob Pinnix and M ade Dorsett, chief. PHILOMELIAN LITERARY SOCIETY President, Olan Barnes; vice-president, Edwin Denny; secretary, Raymond Pearce; treasurer, Charles Stroud; 1st censor, John Carson; 2nd censor, Wallace Stamey; press re¬ porter, Walter Clegg. EUZELIAN LITERARY SOCIETY President, Morton Murray; vice-president, Mark Bain; secretary, Theodore Causey; treasurer, William Dodamead; 1st censor, Shelley Caviness; 2nd censor, James Thomas; press reporter, Charles Ragland. DEDICATION With love ami grateful appreciation, we, the class of 101S, dedicate lliis, our Skniok Sauk, to Lieutenant .John J. Ingle, our former teacher and friend. lie was head of the English Depart¬ ment a I (ireensboro High School for two rears and was liked by every pupil. In tin spring of 1017, feeling the call of his country, he left to enter the training camp at Fort Oglethorpe. lie received a commission and is now a First Lieu¬ tenant in the Adjutant General ' s Department of the Thirtieth I bvision Ileadquarters at ' amp Sevier. lie has been detailed for special service twice by his department before going “over there.” The rapidity with which he has risen in the army is suflicient proof that he is a good soldier for Uncle Sam. and we are all very proud of the fact that we have known him. FIRST LIEUTENANT JOHN- J. INGLE KOI l OK HOXOK 1 st Ueiit John J. ln K le, Head of Dug-nsri Department 1 9 15- 17. er«-. Robert Cox, Class of 1919. ergr. Enoch Stanley, Class of ' 17. Private Claude Pearce, Class ' is. Private John Callum, Class ’Is. I’riv. Frazier Forsyth, Class ' IS. Radio-Operator Norman Thomas Class of ' IS. Seaman Walter Mills, Class ' Is. Seaman Burton Oakes, Class ' Is. ««� ? Hampton V. Carter, class TH m 6 -° 7 W!ly Smith ’ Principal 7 ■ A - Poseman, Head of Knulish Uepartment is 17. ltoy J. Wilkerson, Instructor in Science 1917 - ' 1 S. t Rank unknown. •—Entered service after ma terial went to press. SUPERINTENDENT FREDERICK ARCHER PRINCIPAL 0. A. HAMILTON MISS SUTTON SENIOR ROOM TEACHERS MISS ALEXANDER GRAY ARCHER SENIOR MASCOTS 0. A. HAMILTON. JR. 18 THE SAGE Senior Class of 1918 Motto Patcniiu Omnia ] ' incit Colors— Yellow and White Flower— -M a redial Niel Rose ( )fficers Harry Schiffman Love Ireland . . . .Viee-l ' resident Claire Stafford . . William Transou Nellie Jefferson . (Han Barnes .... Sanford Thomas . William Monroe . Lucy Clapp.Header of Last Will and Testament THE SAGE 19 Harry Wise Schift ' man, Phi. “He talks, Great Heavens, how he talks Age IS; height, 5 feet 9 in.; weight, 150 lbs. President of Class of 13IS. Athletic Association, ’15,’16, ’17, ’IS. Basket ball squad, ’17, ’18. Football team, ’IS. We are still wondering who isi going to make the Class Day speech; for although president o f our class, Harry is exceed¬ ingly bashful when it comes to talking when he should. At other times Miss Sutton claims she has found perpetual mo¬ tion, in spite of or perhaps bedause o ' f his tongue, Harry is a good fellow and will cer¬ tainly make his wlay in the world. 20 THE SAGE Sara Owen Britton, MicN. “She has a head to contrive, a tong-tie to persuade and a hand to execute.” Age 18; height, 5 ft. 6 in.; weight, 119 lbs. Athletic Association, ’16,’17, ' 18; Secretary Ath. Assn., ' 17; Pres. Ath. As ' sn. ’18; Glee Club ' 16, ’17; commencement deba¬ ter, ’16; Press Reporter of Voiwart’s Clulb, ’17; member of Basketball team, ’16, ’17, ’IS; manager class team, ’16; man¬ ager Senior Patriotic Campaign ’18; 1st Lieut. Golden Rod Scout Patrol; Monitor MicN., 15; Capt. McN., basiketiball; Sec’y McNeil, ’16; Censor McN. ’17; Triangular debater, ' 18. Success follows everything which Sally undertakes. Hence the Seniors made her unani¬ mously manager of their Patri¬ otic campaign. Sarah is full of “pep” and is one o ' f the most p ' opular girls at G. H. S. She has been elected the most ath¬ letic girl of the class. Almyra Love Ireland, Io. And when she comes, say welcome friend” Age 18; height 5 ft. 6 in.; weight, 115 lbs. Vice-President Senior Class; Treasurer Ionian Literary Soci¬ ety, ’Ii5, ’18; Press Reporter Ionian Literary Society, ’16; Society Blasket Ball Team, ’16, ’17; Girls’ Basket Ball Team. ’18; Athletic Association, ’15, ’16, ' 17, ’18; Press Reporter Athletic Association. ’18; Glee Club, ’15, ’16, ’17, ’IS; Senior Editor of Sage, ’IS; Chairman of Publicity Committee Senior Patriotic Society. You can always depend on “Lovely” to do the right thing at the right time. Owing to her albility to “do things,” she has won many honors during her High School career. Love has a splendid voice and is usually called on to take the lead in many of the High School plays. She is a very attractive girl. THE SAGE 21 Annie Louise Baines, McN. “She ' s armed without, who’s innocent within Age 17; height, 5 ft. 3Y 2 in.; weight, 123 lbs. Memlber Thrifty-Thrift Soci¬ ety. Memlber Patriotic League. Member Junior Red -Cross G. H. S. Louise is another one of our quiet, never-worrying numlber. She is a diligent student and gets good reports. Some one is going to enjoy having her cook for them some day. Martin Berg, Di. The man that blushes is not quite bad” Age, 18; height, 5 ft. 8% in. weight, 169 lbs. Monitor oif Di Society, ’15; press reporter Di Society, ' 17; Vice-President Di Society, ' IS; Athletic Association, ’15, ’16, ’17; Poo Wall team ’18. We are afraid Martin is go¬ ing to change his nationality from American (for that’s what he is in spite of his name) to Chinese. It’s all be¬ cause he made such a good one in the Senior play. Did any chinky ever have siuch heart¬ felt blushes though. They are the envy of the ladies. He has a good Voice too and we are glad he is a Senior. THE SAGE 99 Eva Mac Clarke, MtoN. “The victor of endurance ' born” Age 17; height, 5 ft., 6 in.; weight, 115 lbs. Member of Junior Red Cross Room No. 1. Member of Anti-Kaiser Society. Eva is perhaps the quietest member of our class ' for she never speaks except when call¬ ed on. She always knows her lesson and is especially bright in French. Vaughn Elizabeth Moffit, McN. “Far apart though seeming near Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 4% in. weight, 105 tbs. Member Junior Red Cross, Room 14. Member Thrifty Thrift Soci¬ ety. To those who do not know her, Vaughn seems to be dig¬ nified andi quiet, but some say that when young gentlemen dall her on the ’phone she wakes up and beats them all talking. THE SAGE 23 Virginia May Jefferson, Io. “A smooth and steadfast mind” Age, IS; height, 5 ft. 4 in.; weight, 123 Tbs. Vice-President of Thrifty Thrift Society. Member of the Junior Red Cross Society, Room 14. We are all sure Virginia burns the midnight oil. A’s are her specialty. She would make some one a fine little wife and at present it is rumored that a certain football captain’s heart is not for rent. Bacy Olan Barnes, Phi. But know their rights and knowing dare maintain” Age, 20; height, 5 ft. 4 in.; weight, 149 Tbs. Memlber football team, ’14, ’15, ’16, ’17; captain football team, ' 18; vice-ipresident class ’14; 2nd censor Phi. ’16; 1st censor, Phi. ’17; president Phi. Society, ' IS; president Boys’ Athletic Association, ’17-’1S; president class ’17; class ora¬ tor, ’18; Sec. Thrifty Thrift Society. Right or wrong Olan says what he thinks and we all ad¬ mire him for ilt. It will always be one of the seven great won¬ ders of the world that he con¬ sented to have his piet-ure tak¬ en, even for our Sage. He is a football player from Way back. If our Senior play had some¬ thing to do with geometry, we are sure Olan would take the leading part. Biarnes does pret¬ ty well and we’re proud of him. 24 THE SAGE Blanche Stewart Keith, McN. “Ye are a lady fair, and a princess grand to see” A ' ge, 16; height, 5 ft. 6 in.; weight, 100 lbs. Censor McNeil Society, ’18. Scout Leader, ’18. Memjber Thrifty Thrift Soci¬ ety. Member Jiunior Red Cross, Room 14. Blanche is a pleasant, lova¬ ble, quiet girl with a sweet dis¬ position, a beautiful complex¬ ion, and is a good student. Need__any more be said about a girl of this type? Olive Ophelia Chandley, McN. With malice toward none, with love for all” Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 3 in.; weight, 107 lbs. President of McNeil Literary Society, 1918. Treasurer McNeil Literary Society, 1917. Pianist Orchestra. Athletic Assn, ’16, ’17, ’18. Yopwarts Club. If the angel Gabriel should lend Olive his harp (or was it a trumpet?) she could beat him playing ilt. She is musical to her slender finger tips and was easily selected the most musical of the class of 1918. She is not only that but can say the “Cutest” things. Every one likes Olive. THE SAGE 25 Dorothy McDowell, Io. A merry heart goes all the day’ Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 3 in.: weight, 117 lbs. President Ionian, ’18. Vice chairman Junior Red Cross, Room I, ’IS. O. D. C. Club. A Valuable addition was made to our class when Dor¬ othy entered last year., Tho she hasn’t been here long she has won many friends by her bright, happy disposition. Dorothy is very original and a thoroughly fine girl. Clyde Kenneth Brooks, Phi. “A safe companion and an easy friend” Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 9 in.; weight, 145 lbs. Athletic Association, ’15-’16- ’17-’18, Vice-president of Philomel- ian Literary Society, ' 17. Press Reporter of Philomel- ian Literary Society, ’18. President Anti-Kaiser Soci¬ ety Room, No. 1, 1918. Vo Warts Club, ’17-’18. First Sergeant Co. B., High School Batallion, ’17. Football team, ’17. Clyde is not only our cham pion bell ringer, but he shines on geometry. A porcupine en¬ vies Cly ' de’S bristles after he has had a hair cut, and Miss Sutton can tell you how very much she covets his giggle, which is heard most unexpect¬ edly. “Brooksey” is an all¬ round fine iboy. 26 THE SAGE Edith Encile Wilson, lo. “The devil hath not, in all his quiver’s choice, An arrow for the heart like a sweet voice” Age, 18; height, 5 ft. 5 in.; weight, 125 lbs. Athletic Assn, ’16-’17-’1S. Glee Cluib, ’15-’16-’17-’18 Rooters’ Club, ' 1G- ' 17. President of Ionian, ’18. Society Play, ’17. Thrift Society, ’IS. Here is our one day Galli- Curci. How would the Senior play have gotten along without Edith’s sweet voice and charm¬ ing personality? She is a won¬ derfully blessed young lady, for besides her other accomplish¬ ments she was elected the pret¬ tiest girl of the class. Blanche Martin, McN. Her eye is kin’ and faire to see! A ' ge, IS; height, 5 ft. 4% in. weight, 125 lbs. Glee Club, ’15-’16-’17-’1S. Rooters’ Cluib ’15-’16-’17-’18 Athletic Assn, ’16-’17-’1S. V.-tPras. M ' cNeil Society, ’IS. Thrifty Thrift Society. Junior Red Cross. Humor Editor oif Sage. Make way for the heart smasher! We have not fully decided whether the title is due to her curly hair or her laughing eyes; probably the bo ' yis might tell us. Anyway that is what they elected her and she is cer¬ tainly a mighty nice girl. THE SAGE 27 Edwin Hardin Denny, Phi. “Nothing: becomes him ill that he would well” Age 17; height, 6 ft.; weight 149 tbs. Athletic Assn, ’15-’16-’17- ’18; Press Reporter, Phi. ’17; Vice-Pres. Phi. ’18; Athletic Editor q£ Sage, ’17- ' 1S; Busi¬ ness Mgr. Sage, ’17- ' 18; mem¬ ber football squad, ’15-’17; Basket Ball Team, ’17-’1S. Ed’s business abilities are of the best. Under his expert managing our Sage has been quite a success this year. Ed. is very popular at G. H. S. even though he has been elected the most conceited boy in the class. He also has the honor of being the “best dancer” among the boys. Nellie Jefferson, McN. “Calm and unruffled as a summer sea Age, 16; height, 5 ft. 6 in.; weight, 115 tbs. Sage Editor, ’15; Monitor McNeil Society, ’16; Critic Mc¬ Neil Society, ’17; Press Repor¬ ter McNeil Society, ’17; Vice- President McNeil Society, ’18; Chairman of Junior Red Cross Society of Room No 14; Chair¬ man Food Conservation Com¬ mittee Patrioitic Campaign ’IS; Ediitor- ' innChief Sage ’IS; Class Historian, ' 18; O. D. C. Cluib; Patrol Leader of Blue Bell Girl Scouts. From the first Nellie has showed us her ability to do hard things, many of them and do them well. Her dignified, cool bearing would give any one confidence and tier history papers are Miss “Alec’s” pride. Nellie’s inestimable work as Editor-intChief of the Sage is highly appreciated by the class. Altogether we are very glad to have this girl with us. 28 THE SAGE Emma Roberts Blake, McN. “Speak gentle! ' Tis a little thing” Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 5 in.; weight, 100 tbs. Monitor of McNeil Society, ’17; Treasurer M ' cNeil Society, ’18; Athletic Assn., ’ 16-’ 17-’ 18. Marshal. Some folks say she is quiet, but oh! my how she can roll those eyes and use that giggle she possesses. Even if she is not fond of the masculines (and we have never said she was not) they are fond of her, for she is a nice little black curly haired, brown-eyed girl, full of the joy of living. Lucy Person Blake, Io. “Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are” Age, 1,8; height, 5 ft. 3 in.; weight, 105 lbs. Athletic Alsisn., ’15-’16-’17; Press Reporter, ’16; Class Treae. ’16; Sans Souci, ’16; Anti-Klaiser Club, ’17; Sec’y of Voiwants Club, ’17; Marshal, ’16; Monitor Ionian Society, ’15. Lucy is truly our beauty, with Mack tresses and dark eyes and the most amazing way of using them. She loves to tell stories for Mr. Boseman; she says for a grade, but we kno ' w better. She is rather emotional and a fine, young lady. THE SAGE 29 Margaret Elizabeth Gilliam McN. ‘And French she spak ful faire and neatly” Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 2 i 2 in. weight, 123 lbs. Athletic Association, ’15-’16- ’17-’18; Assistant Literary Ed¬ itor of Sa ' ge, ’16-’17; Social and Exchange Editor oif Sage, ’17-’18. Margaret is our typical sweet girl graduate, a splendid char¬ acter for one of “Meade’s” book’s. She is Miss Siutton’s heart’s delight in French and it is rumored that after gradua¬ tion she is going to the train¬ ing camips and teach “our boys” to talk to the French madiauiozelles. John Dodson Nelson, Phi. “Young Ben was a nice young man, a business man by trade Age, 18; height, 5 ft. 8 in.; weight, 129 lbs. Memiber of Athletic Associa¬ tion, ’16-’T7-’18. Member Junior Red Cross, Rojom ,No. 14. A teacher tells us Dodson will make a splendid business man. We sincerely hope so. Anyway we knoiw this much, if he keeps on in the way he has started he will at least keep h ' ils employers amused if they keep him long enough. He is the wit of room fourteen and besides all this through the toil oif school keeps pressed and tied. THE SAGE 0 Elizabeth Duffy Foust, Io. “She ' s all my fancy painted her Age, 16; height, 5 ft. 6 in.; weight, 110 lbs. Memlber of Athletic Associa¬ tion, ’15-’16-’17-’18; basket ball team, ’17-’18; Rooters’ Club, ’16-’17-’18; Glee Club. ’16-’17; member of Thrifty Thrift Society; member of Jr. Red Cross, Room No. 14. ‘‘Lizzie” Foust has especial¬ ly blossomed out among us this year since she has been run¬ ning that well known car that matches her name, but with a “Tin” before it. She was elect¬ ed the most influential member of the class, due no doubt to the beautiful way she handles a basket-ball. William Clegg Monroe, Phi. “A merrier man, within the limit of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour’s talk watlhial” Age, 18; height, 5 ft. 11 in.; weight, 135 lbs. Projphet Senior Class. Member Orchestra ’15-’17. Wlar Savings Club. “Anti-Kaiser.” Treas. Red Cross Chapter. Treasurer Vow-arts Club. Bill has (been elected the most original member of the class a title which fits him ex¬ actly. He is full of fun and has the ability of making one laugh whether he wants to or not; without him the class of 1918 would !be sadly alack. THE SAGE 31 Katherine Berger Keith, Io. Around thee, ever laughing” Age, IS; height, 5 ft. 6 in.; weight, 135 tbs. Athletic Assn., ’15-’16-’17- ’18; Glee lOluib, ’15-’l 6-’17; Secretary Io. Society, ’16; Monitor Io., ' 16; Critic Io., ’17- ’18; Vice-President Io. ' IS; Vice-President German Club, ’17- ' 1S; K. D. K. Clu,b; 1st Lt. Violet Scout Patrol. Her bright smile and danger¬ ous brown eyes have .won for Katherin Berger the title oif class flirt. She lias numerous admirers among the opposite sex but letters from a certain lieutenant claim much of her attention just no ' w. Katherine always, has a kind word for every one and is very popular at G. H. S. Ruth Garland Dillon, Io. “Away fait ' maid! To not look at me thusly” Age, IS; height, 5 ft. 3 J 2 in. weight. 107 lbs. Athletic Assn., ’ 16-’ 17-’ 1S. Vowarts Club, ’17-’18. Monitor of Ionian Literary Society, ’16. Censor Ionian Literary Soci¬ ety, ’18. Capt. of G. H. S. Basket Ball team, ’18. Oaip ' t. of Ionian Basket Ball team, ’16-’18. Just say ‘Chapel Hill to Ruth and watch ‘the roses, bloom. Even without those marvelous¬ ly real looking black lashes we are sure she could win basket¬ ball games .and hearts too. 32 THE SAGE Ruby Jane Hodgin, McN. “And mistress of herself though China fall” Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 5 in.; weight, 145 lbs. 0. D. C. Club. Leader of Forget-me-not Pa¬ trol. Junior Red Cross. On first acquaintance Ruby seems very quiet, but just wait until you know her and you will find what a jolly girl she is. She is usually smiling and cheers one up wonderfully just to look at her. Emily Ruth Pickard, McN. Some call her fair and fairer than that word” A ' ge, 18; height, 5 ' ft. 6 in.; weight, 132 tbs. Athletic Assn., ’15-’16-’17. Glee Club, ’15-’16- ' 17. Treias. of iMcNeil Literary Society, ’17. Ruth is an ia ' 1 ' 1 round good fellow.! Always full of fun, she adds wonderfully to the life (Of our class. Ruth is very pretty with lots of wavy hair and [big Ibrown eyes. [She is a fine girl through and through. THE SAGE 33 Sanford Thomas, Io. “Happy as the clay is long Age, 17; height, 5 ft., 2 in.; weight, 103 lb ' s. Member Athletic Assn., ’16- ’17-’1S; Vice-President Class, ’17; Press Reporter Ionian ’IS; Class Poet, ’18; Member G. H. S. Basketball team, ’18; Asst. Senior Editor of Senior Edition of Sage; Chairman Junior Red Cross Society Room No. 1. If any one should ask, “What’s the matter with San¬ ford?” they would ’be drowned in a chorus of “She’s all right!” She is a dandy little chatterbox, but we love her for it. She certainly has a store of smiles and sunshiny eyes with sparkles to go in both, but can’t she tell those boys “a few” when they bother her. No wonder she iwlas elected the most attractive girl of the class. She is a dandy little lady and we are all fond of her. John Worth Carson, Phi. “Are not you he who fights the village maidens” Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 7% in. weight, 1457 lbs. Athletic Assn., ’16-M7; Sec. Phi. Society, ’17; President Phi., ’18; 1st Censor Phi. ’18; Marshal, ’17; Basketball team, ’17-MS; Capt. B. B. T. MS; Capt. Phi. B. B. T., MS; Foot¬ ball Team, ’17; Mg. and Asst. Capt. Football Team, MS. John is one of the most pop¬ ular boys at G. H. ,S. He is al¬ ways in a good humor and can be very bright—when he tries. He was elected ’’best ail round athlete” and he justly deserves this title, for he starred both in football and basketball this year. 34 THE SAGE Joseph Harley Mouranc, Di. “And of his port as meke as is a mayde” Age, IS; height, 5 ift. 4 in.; weight, 120 lbs. Press Reporter o ' f Diaiphes- ian Society, ’IS; Director of Glee Club, ’IS; Member of Or¬ chestra, ’15-’l 6- ' 17-’l 8; Mem¬ ber Thrifty Thrift Society. Harley plays the violin, works geometry and never gets worried. We think he is rath¬ er blessed. Harley would not do for a bean pole, hut don’t tell him, he expects to grow some more. Helen Arthur Laughn, Io. “Por knowledge is of things a part Age, IS; height, 5 ft. 5 in.; weight, 105 lbs 1 . Member of Thrifty Thrift So¬ ciety; Member of Junior Red Cross of G. H. S. We are sure Helen will make her way in the world if she keep ' s on as she has started, for when it comes to telling the teacher what she knows and all she doesn’t knoiw, Helen can do it. She never gets “flustrated” even when Miss Greseit talks to her. THE SAGE 35 Nettie De Vere Clay, Mc ' N. “Of manners gentle, of affections mild” Age, IS; height, 5 ft. 6 in.; weight, 140 lbs. Athletic A ' s ' sn., ’16-’17. Patriotic League. Thi’fty Thrift Society. Member of Junior Red Cross. Netty is staying here just to go to school with us, we think. She even knows Cicero’s last name and ' also a lot albout Al¬ gebra. If she ever runs out of ready cash she can sell that glorious red hair, many are waiting for it now. Netty doesn’t get mad and we all like her fine. Milton Charles Heitman, Phi. “Now Gilpin had a pleasant wit and loved a timely joke Age, 18; height, 5 ft. 7% in. weight, 135 lbs. Memlber of Junior Red Cross Room No. 14. Member Thrifty Thrift Soci¬ ety. Charles is a very quiet Ib ' oy, who does not say much. He is very thoughtful however and oan certainly say some funny things. He is independence it¬ self and is a very good student. 36 THE SAGE Marian Harlaml Mendenhall MicN. “A good heart is worth gold” Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 4 in.; weight, 128 tbs. Mem ber o f Thrifty Thrift Society. Member Patriotic League. Member Junior Red Cros ' s. Marian deserted us in the 9th grade for a more learned surrounding, but we iwere very glad to ' welcome her ' as our fif¬ ty-sixth Senior and especially as she had “learnt” Physics, which none other o ' f us had ac¬ complished. She has a sweet smile and very many friends. Johannah Jacobs, Io. Pair and learned and good was she Age, 17; height, S ft. 7 in.; weight, 114 lbs. Athletic Assn., ’17-’18. Censor Ionian Society, ’17. Member Deutoch Vowarts Club, 17-’18. You might think Hannah to be quiet and dignified, but there is where you are mistak¬ en. She is full of wit and hu¬ mor and can say the funniest things without even cracking a simile. Hannah is liked by all. THE SAGE 37 Grace Evelyn .Forney, Io. “Vanity of vanities— all is vanity’ ' Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 6 in.; weight, 116 lbs. Member of Athletic Assn., IS; Lieut. Scout Patrol, ’18; nemlber o f Junior Red Cross, loom No. 14; member Thrifty rhrift (Society; Glee Club, ’16- 17. Here is the girl who was ilected our most conceited nemlber. When we come to ;hink of it, she is just tall mo ugh, her hair just curty mough, her lashes just long mough, her eyes just blue mough. Why should she not re? She can be quite business- ike too, so is she not iquite an tccom ' plished lady? We leave t to you. John Harper Host, Phi. “I have learned in whatsoever state I am, there with to be content” Age, 19; height, 5 ft. 7 in.; weight, 147 lbs. Member Thrifty Thrift Soci¬ ety; member Junior Red Cross, Room No. 14; Athletic Assn.. ’15- 1 ' 6-’17; 2nd Censor Phil Society, ’17. “A lawyer an ' d a lusty bache¬ lor!” Shall we call him Mar¬ cus Aurelius? Yet no! He has the dignified bearing all right, yet those who knoiw him declare that once in a blue moon he is a chatter box. He has a very nice chuckle located someiwhere in the region of his toes and also some very vivid blushes at liis command. 3s THE SAGE Allic Allies lviii£, Io. “We saw her charming” Age, IS; height, 5 ft., weight 101 lbs. Member Athletic Assn., ’15- ’17; Glee Club, ’15; Monitor of Ionian Society. Although we had to do with¬ out A Hie during our Junior year, we were delighted when s‘he came all the way back ' from Texas to graduate with her old class. Though perhaps the smallest member of our class, Allie Is a very big talker. It is a very rare occasion to find her quiet. Nosco McXairy Lewis, Di. “He lived at peace with all mankind” Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 9 in.; weight, 145 lbs. Athletic Assn., ’15-’16-’17- ’18; 1st Censor Diaiphesian So¬ ciety, ’17; President Diaphes- ian Society, ’18; Football tea m, ’17; Society (ball team, ’17; So¬ ciety (basketball team, ’IS; Sage Editor, ’18. Nosco’s charms are many and varied, .winning for him many Iboy friends as well as hosts of lady friends. Since his sprint in the Danville football g ' ame he does not need his charming smile and giggle to make his way to “Pat’s” heart. THE SAGE 39 Marion Johnson Hunter, Io. “At eve within yon studious nook I ope my brass embossed book Age, 16; height, 5 ft. 5% in. weight, 126 lbs. Athletic Assn., ’15 J ’16-’17. Memiber G. H. S. Basketball team, ’IS. When you want a friend go to Marion, for she is always ready to help you in whatever way she can. She is very bright iancl according to “Billy” Webster she is the only Senior in Room I ,who really deserves A on Chemistry. Ava Luoile Stewart, Io. Infinite riches in a little room” Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 4% in. weight, 117 lbs. Athletic Assn., ’16-’17-’18. Junior Red Cross. Member of Anti-Kaiser So¬ ciety. L ucile is an exceptionally bright girl. When it comes to Latin she excels, ©he is also very musical. Altogether she is a very valuable memiber of the Senior class. 40 THE SAGE Willi am Addison Stout, Phi. ‘The village all declared how much he knew; ' Twas certain he could write and cipher too Age, 19; height, 5 ft. 11 in.; weight, 155 lbs. Member of Thrifty Thrift So¬ ciety. Member of Junior Red Cross Room No. 14. Bill has something to say on all occasions no matter what. Sometimes it is very right too. He claims to be a ladies’ than and why not, with a smile and black hair and. broiwn eyes, are those not enough for the purpose? Saul Herman Lesser, Phi. “There’s a boy, we maintain, with a three-decker brain” Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 6% in. weight, 140 lbs. Member of Thrifty Thrift So¬ ciety; member of Junior Red Cross ' , Room No. 14; Monitor of Phi. Society, ’14; Alternate Triangular Debating Team: member of Phi. Basketball team, ’18. What marvelous things would happen if Saul would only take it into his head to study; for look at all he knows even when he doesn’t study. He works Geometry originals just like a shark, however that is, but we do know he gets exempted on the “exam.,” ' which is every one’s highest ambition. THE SAGE 41 William Mon ford Transou, Di. The woman pardon all except his brain Age, 17; ' height, 6 feet; weight, 145 lbs. Athletic Assn., ’16-’il7-’18; Treasurer Junior Class; Treas¬ urer Senior Class; Treasurer Diaiphesian Society, ’16; Presi¬ dent Diaphesian Society, ’18; member -Baselbtal-1 team, ’18; memlber Basketball team, ’18; memlber Di -Football team, ' IS; memlber Di. Basketball team, ' 18; Asst. Manager-Senior Edi¬ tion Sage, ’IS; Marshal, ’17: Manager Basketball team, ’18; Vioe-Pres. Athletic Aesn. ’18. From the list Of things above a stranger might think “Abra¬ ham” was a very important ad¬ dition of the Senior class. To tell the truth he does right well. The feminine folks- think he is awfully nice, a -fact which he is not unaware of. “Bill” is good at collecting money and we are glad he left the Normal to favor us with his presence. Claire Roberson Stafford, Io. Diligence is the mistress of Success Age, 18; height, 5 -ft. 5 in.; weight, 100 lbs-. Athletic Assn., ’15- ' 16-’17; Glee Clulb, ’ 1(5-’ 16; Monitor Io. ’15; Censor Io. ’16; Sec. Ger¬ man Club, ’18; Sec. Senior Class, ’18; K. D. K. Cl-uib; Mar¬ shal, ’17; M gr. Girls’ B. B. team, ’18; Treas-. 9th grade ,’16; Mgr. Io. team, ’18. Blushing is “Toot’s” -long suit. If you don’t believe this, just mention “High Point” in her presence and you will soon be convinced. Cl ' aire is a very attractive -girl and has many true and loyal- friends at G.H.;S. 42 THE SAGE Katherine Annie McCurry, Io. “And little devils sparkled out her eye” Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 4 % in. weight, 115 lbs. Mamlber of Junior Red Cross Room lNo. 1. Member of Anit-Kaiser So¬ ciety. Athletic Assn., ’16-’17-’1S. “MAc” has lots of ipep and is usually in the best o ' f humor, but just get her mad and “woe be unto the offender.’’ Kath¬ erine is very attractive and has many friends at G. H. S. She wias elected the “best dancer” among the girls. Marguerite Cornelia Meadows Io. “So fair and neat a maid was she” Age, 1 ; height, .5 ft. 8 in.; weight, 117 lbs. Secretary of Anti - Kaiser War Savings Society. K. D. K. Club. Athletic As-sn., ’16-’17-’18. I ' f one ever saiw a lady who had just jumped out of a iband box, this is she. She is nearly always in a good humor and has the loveliest Iblue eyes and long black lashes.. Marguerite is altogether a lovely girl. THE SAGE 43 Page Johnston, M’cN. “How very small the very great are” Age, 16; height, 5 ft. 4% in. weight, 98 lbs. Athletic Assn., ’16-’17-’18; Class Historian, ' 17; Treasurer McNeil Literary Society, ’IS; Asst. Editor-in- ' Chiet of Senior Sage, ’18. To looik at this lady one would say she was in the gram¬ mar school, hut oh my! just ask a teacher. Page has the distinction of Ibeing our “baby Senior” in size as well as age. Felloiw students wear a path to her door the night before a Geometry exam. Page almost knows it ' all, but the good part is she doesn’t try to tell you about it. Moses Kirkman Rankin, Euz “And still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all he knew” Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 4 in.; weight, 110 lbs. Monitor of Euzelian Literary Society. Member of Junior Red Cross Roam No. 14. Mioses just came to us this year, but immediately all of us sat back and took notice, for he never gets below A. Re¬ cently since the ladies found him he is enjoying heart jumps and blushes. Our little “Bull- rushes” was elected the heart smiasher of the class and he certainly is welcomed as a member of “Us Seniors.” 44 THE SAGE Julian Atwater Turrentine His music sent iron tears down Plato’s cheeks” Age, 19; height, 5 ft. 7 in.; weight, 127 lbs. Member of W. H. ,S. T. A. Club. Champion tennis player of G. H. S. from ’15 to ’IS. Athletic Assn., ’14-’1S. President Tennis Club, ’18. Leader Orchestra, 15 to ’IS. Julian is really a splendid violinist. We are very proud of our orchestra and Julian is too. This young man also would make a very interesting Senator. And that isn ' t all he can surely play tennis. Julian is a valuable member of our class. Mary Louise Patterson, Io. “When found, make a note of Age, 18; height, 5 ft. 4% in. weight, 112% lbs. Glee Club, ’16-’17-’1S. Vice-President Ionian Soci¬ ety, ’17. Manager Society Basketball team, ’17-’1S. G. H. S. Basketball team, ’16 ’17-’18. Member Athletic Associat’n. Some day Pat has promised to tell us “hoiw she does it.” She is liked marvelously by the masculines and no wonder, she has more funny things to say and she can certainly play bas¬ ketball. ‘‘Pat’ is a good all¬ round sp ' ort and was elected by the boys the most popular girl of the class. THE SAGE 45 Oncta Emma Hiatt, Io. “How long ' didst thou think that her silence was slumber’’ Age, 17; height, 5 feet; weight, 96 tbs. Athletic Association, ’17. H. T. S. ' Club. Glee Club, ’15. Rooters’ Club, ’16. If this lady ever got ruffled and sussed ' a teacher, what would happen? Her specialty is keeping quiet. Because of this she escapes the notice of the teachers when she does misbehave, which is seldom. Mozelle Paris, McN. “Behold a very proper person” Age, 17; height, 5 ft. 6 in.; weight, 110 lbs. Athletic Association, ’17. Rooters’ Club, ’16. Glee .Cluib, ’15. H. T. ,S. Cluib. Al ' tho some of us have been with Mozelle a long time, how little we know of the lady. It would take more than a penny for her thoughts however. She works hard on her lessons and always gets a great big A on deportment. 46 THE SAGE Edward Gilmer Sherrill, Jr., Di. “If the devil catch a man idle, he’ll set him to work” Age, 19; height, 5 ft. 7 in.; weight, 150 lbs. Athletic Assn., ’15-’16-’17- ' 18; Second Censor, Di., ’16; Vice-President Di., ’17; 1st Censor, Di.-, ’18; Art Editor Re¬ flector, ’16-’17; Art Ed. Senior Sage; member Football squad. ’16-’17; memlber B ' ase ball squad, ' 17; member Tennis team, ’17. Gilmer’is perpetual “giggle” is well known throughout the High School, hence his nick¬ name “Gig.” He has been elected the “biggest loafer” in the class, but sometimes sur¬ prises everybody with a sudden outburst of knowledge. Virgin May Truitt, Io. “No noise is here, nor none that hinders thought” Age, 19; height, 5 ft. 3 in.; weight, 98 tbs. Member of Junior Red Cross of Room No. 14. Memiber Thrifty Thrift Soci¬ ety. Virgia certainly knows hoiw to “speak speeches” with her eyes as well as ‘her lips, as “Gig” can tell you. She is a good student and said to be very dignified except when on Senior (picnics. THE SAGE 47 I an y Blanche Clapp, MicN. “Sparkling and bright In liquid light, her eyes brim over with life” Age, IS; height, 5 ft. 6 in.; weight, 107 lb ' s. Member of Girls’ Athletic Assn., ’16-’17-’1S; Treasurer Girls Athletic Assn., ’18; Mar¬ shal, ’17; Censor of McNeil So¬ ciety, ’16; President McNeil L. Society, ’17; Press Reporter McNeil L. Society, ’18; Repre¬ sentative in Declamation Con¬ test, ’16; member K. D. K. Club, ’17; Press Reporter of Vowarts Club, ’18; 1st Lieut. Girl ,Scout Patrol N ' o. 14; Vice- President of Sophomore class; Reader of Last Will and Tes¬ tament, ’18. Lucy is all the time into everything as one may judge by her activities above. She is generally in a good humor and is very sympathetic. The lady is extremely fond of Oak Ridge dances and seems to have a “standing bid.’’ Lucy is a fine little girl. 48 THE SAGE Class History It was late one afternoon. All the - :30 students had de¬ parted long since and even the 3:30 students were at the movies. I sat in a far corner of the Senior room chewing my pencil and vainly wishing that I. like Sir Launfall, had slept on the rushes to get a vision to help me through the vast undertaking that was before me. While waiting for the muse to inspire me, I had become so engrossed in my ' thoughts that I entirely forgot my sur¬ roundings, and when I came to myself, 1 was enveloped in a thick cloud of dust. Amid my choking and sputtering, T beheld our friend James bowing and sera]ling his apologies. Then for the first time since our acquaintance lie broke his life long habit of silence. La, Miss Nellie, what is ’yo doing here so late? I thought all of yo’ wuz gone by 4 :00 o’clock.” The Senior history has to be written by tonight, James, and our past seems a perfect blank; I can’t remember a thing that happened the first year?” I answered. Well, I sho remembers how yo all looked and done when yo fust come here,” James replied. And then he treated me to the following monologue, which is worth quoting because he so seldom speaks at all. There wuz 118 ob you, so stuck up and proud ob yo’ seventh grade glory dat yo’ thought yo could run de whole school when yo’ got here. But yo’ soon found out yo ' didn’t know nothin, and dat High School wuzn’t as grand as yo’ expected it to be. I heard yo’ a fussin in de halls about de Algebra and Latin and so many teachers when you’d only been use to one, and all de things yo’ had to remember_ ’bout dose whiteslips, yellow slips, and pink slips, and so many bells and all. When you had got use to all dat, de be- monthies, dev come along and gib yo’ sumpin else to growl about. THE SAGE 40 “Hut dere wiiz sum good times too. I never will fo’get Ini ’ big de boys acted when dey had on dem football suits and masks an things. And den when yo’ all got in dem Literary Societies, de place wudu ' t hold yo’. I declare to my soul dats all I can remember ’bout de fust two years. My nerves wuz so torn to pieces by de ’lectric gong systum Mr. Warren had put in dat I almost went crazy. Many a time I corne a lumbering upstairs from debasement a thinldn’ he rung a two shorts and a long for ‘Come here, -Tames!’ an’ found he meant a snowy day. ‘‘An’ den last year yo’ all pulled off a lot ’ob things. I on ' t you remember bout de time de war started yo’ all (l ied to imitate de Seniors and hab a parade in chapel? Yo’ girls dressed up lak dem nurses wid red crosses on yo’ and do bovs tried to act lak soldiers. Some ob um eben tied up dere heads and arms jes lak they’d been shot. After you’d got thru a showing off in tlmr, yo’ tried to git Mr. Smith to let yo’ march off up de street to show off, and when lie wudn’t let yo’ go, yo’ slipped off and went anyway. Yo’ stayed off most all de mornin’ flunkin’ you’d git out ob your lessons, but yo’ sho got in trouble ’cause he made de last one of yo ' stay in and hab every one of ’uni after school. “An’ den dey say yo’all had a mighty big time at dat party yo’ gabe de Seniors at de Country Club. Zeke, de butler out Thar, he told me ’bout it—what a big time ye had dancin’ around dressed up lak George and Martini Wash¬ ington. “Along wid de good times yo’all had sum sorrows too. Lak when Mr. Ingle and so many ob de boys tuk off to de war. We wuz mighty proud ob dem and hated to gib ’um up. “I)e Senior year brought yo a lot ob changes. Ye begun to think ’bout yore officers, mascots, ring, graduating invitations, Sage, and de girls wuz mighty stirred up bout dem commencement dresses. Yo’ all had a lot ob privileges too Dey eben let you come in de front door, sit on de stage, study in the halls, an’ go around to de different schools a’ 50 THE SAGE making speeches on do war and thrift. A man at Ashe Si root School fold me .Mr. William Monroe ebeii made a Ut¬ ile colored hoy cry—told him do Germans wil ' d make tar soap out n phi if he didn t help Uncle Sam win do war. I)o speech makin’ campaign wuz put in ’stead oh do Annual. Vo ' all didn t hah time for both, nor do money neither, an’ yo’ w;intod to heat ebery body else being patriotic. Miss Sarah Knlton wuz do boss, and she shore has worked had wid yo’ too. I neber will forget what yo’all did to’ mo Chrismus, I sho did appreciate it, I sho did! Me an’ my family ain’t’et up all oh dat stuff yet. 1 certainly wuz surprised to see Mr. ’iyde Brooks a totin’ dat turkey up do aisle all decorated up in yellow and white ribbons. An ' don dere wuz great excitement around here when yo’ heard Miss Jeanette Rankin wuz a’ coinin’. Miss Alexander had told yo’ so much about Congress and yo’all ’ud acted Ink Congressman so much dat yo’ wuz jest wild to hear her talk ‘bout it. I peeped in de door one day an seen all deni boys dressed up lak Congressman—Mr. Clan Jinnies and Mr. Ju ' ian Turrentine wuz up a’ arguin’ an scrappin’ jest lak sho null uns do. But dat aint nuthin to the time we had a gel I in ready for Dr. Anna Howard Shaw. Miss Alexander couldn’t be seen around here fo’ days, she wuz so busy a I ' lanum to gib her a big time. And if a angel had a’come down from heaven, J don’t think yo’all wiul a bin any stiller Hum yo’ wuz de day she talked to yo in de chapel. Yo’ wuz all perfectly happy dat day. ‘‘Den honey, deys a lot ob other things to tell. How de war carried off Mr. Smith, Mr. Boseman, and Mr. Wilkerson mi how yo’ all got up a High School Service Flag wid fhir- teen stars on it and gab it to de school; how proud yo’ wuz ob Miss Sarah Britton fo’ workin’ so hard on the triangular debate, how yo’ appreciated de way Miss Sutton hoped yo’ wid ih Sage, an what a grand time de Juniors gabe yo’ at the Junior-Senior reception. La’s a’me honey, yo’ needn’t worry about suinpin’ to say. THE SAGE 51 I eys ;i plenty to tell about dis class. Yo’ all ’uz de grand¬ est class dey eber wuz.’’ Then James’ broom and my pen started a duet. Nellie Jefferson, Historian. 52 THE SAGE Class Poem i. Oh class of nineteen eighteen, It is now our time to s ay Good-bye to Greensboro High School, And we’re sorry—in a way. n. Four years we’ve spent together. Mid joy and mid care, But we will soon be parted, In that great world out there. hi. Some may go to college, And some may go to France, We may be scattered far and near, For life’s but a game of chance. IV. So as we leave G. H. S. forever, To begin our life’s career, We think of the future before us. With a mingling of joy and fear. v. But its the heighth of our ambition, To conquer obstacles the future may hold. And with grim determination Fight onward to our goal. VI. But if we ever become discouraged, And our “air castles” are about to fall, Let ' s remember that our class motto, Was “Patience conquers all.” VII. So if in the years that are coining Life happens to be a success, We will feel that we owe it all To our teachers at G. H. S. Sanford Thomas Poet. THE SAGE 58 Our Democracy CLASS ORATION Today America lias lnit a single aim, world wide dem¬ ocracy. All true Americans are sacrificing, striving, and struggling to give to the world the freedom for which they themselves have endured hardships, sacrificed lives and suf¬ fered wars that tl ev might have that which they hold dear to their hearts and more precious than peace. Liberty and the principles of Democracy stand foremost in the mind and heart of every true American. Democracy represents the governments of Washington, Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson, it represents the government of the people, by the people and for the people, it is the government that has brought happiness and unity to these United States. True Democ¬ racy stands for honor, morality, liberty, and justice, and these are the ideals which shine from the folds of the Star- Spangled Banner. Now in these days of strife when America is lined up in saving the earth and making it a decent place to live in, let the citizens do their duty toward spreading the democratic spirit throughout the world and crushing autocracy forever. Autocracy holds nothing sacred and is dangerous to the wel¬ fare of Humanity. There will never come peace as long as there exist lawless, selfish autocrats who for self break the laws of decency and treat Humanity with brutal insolence. The ship of Peace can come only through the channel of Democracy steered by the sons and daughters of the men and women of the Devolution, the sons and daughters of the gallant men who fought at Gettysburg, the followers of Lee and Grant. These men pledged their lives for a cause they thought just and honorable. Then let us pledge ourselves 54 THE SAGE to preserve Democracy though it be a hard, perilous and sacrificing task. Let the citizens of these United States put before the eyes of the European nations the most perfect ex¬ ample of a true Democracy. Let us show to them that we have heard the cry of Humanity in distress and that we are resolved to avenge the criminal hands and shatter the sword of autocracy and militarism. In the name of freedom and humanity America has sworn to avenge the mistreatment of Belgium, France, and Eng¬ land and America will soon end their suffering and rescue them from the hands of the most cruel oppressor of all his¬ tory. America entered this war for a worthy Cause and for a high purpose. In the words of Lincoln I say “We accepted the war for an object, a worthy object. The war will end when that object is attained. Under God I hope it will never end until that time.” America wants the world to be safe for Democracy. This means that Democracy shall rule the world. We are people of America. Let us do our part to bring this about. Let us strive with the allies, sacrifice at home, comply with the wishes of Congress and the President and in every possible way contribute to a worthy cause, for every contribution is an expression of America guaranteeing to the people of Europe the surety of Democracy. We will be rewarded for our sympathy and kindness to Humanity by acquiring from all the world a title of merit which history will never for¬ get. Especially are the younger people of America favored with the opportunity of helping Humanity, by preparing them¬ selves now for service to be performed when this conflict is ended. Let us accept this opportunity and fit ourselves to help in the rebuilding of ruined, devastated Europe. Let us prepare, to give to them the new government Democracy with Liberty, and happiness. The new Democracy will give a new spirit to men, it will endeavor to remove the causes of strife between classes. It will strive to re-establish healthier relation between the THE SAGE 55 management of industry and workers. It will give every class of society the guarantee of safety and equality. For all this we are lighting. The war will decide the destiny of the world. Let us purchase for the world Democracy at any price. Let America unfurl its banners with the inscription that is dear to every American the inscription which is the sentiment of all America, Liberty and Democracy first and always, now and forever. Olan Barnes, Orator. 56 THE SAGE Last Will and Testament We, the Senior Class of 1918 of the Greensboro High School, in the County of Guilford and State of North Caro¬ lina, having attained the age of nine hundred and thirty- seven years and upwards, and being of empty heads but full hearts, and knowing that we soon shall be a memory only, do hereby give, devise, and bequeath the following good, bad, and indifferent items to be distributed as hereinafter specified, to-wit: Item I. To Whom It May Concern: 1. All our good intentions and New Year’s resolutions, which, though broken, yet may serve a purpose. 2. Our complete knowledge of the German language, to be used in apprehending the many alien enemies infesting our city. Item II. To the High School, which we are regretfully leaving: 1. An eighty foot flag-pole, from which Old Glory may proudly wave. 2. A service Hag bearing thirteen stars, which testifies our loyalty to Uncle Sam. Item III. To our Beloved Sisters and Brothers, Hie Class of 1919: 1. For their sole use and possession until they may pass them on to the Class of ' 20, our Senior privileges, for which we have labored hard, but failed to get. 2. The greatest disappointment of our High School life, our Annual, to which we had looked forward with such pleasurable anticipation, but sacrificed that we might de¬ vote our energies to patriotic work. .1. Assurance of our hearty thanks for the enjoyable re¬ ception given in our honor. THE SAGE Item IV. To our Superintendent, Mr. Frederick Archer, our heart¬ felt appreciation of his untiring efforts to make G. H. S. what we would have it lie. Item V. To our beloved Principal, a heart full of love from each individual is not sufficient, so we leave Mr. Hamilton a large jitney, to be used each morning to bring in the stragglers, hoping lie will no longer be troubled with tardies. Item VI. To the long-suffering Faculty, with our love and sympathy: 1. A platform from which Miss Alexander may solicit votes for women. 2. To Miss Bag ' by, the neat little sum of twenty-eight dol¬ lars and ten cents, netted from the recital given by the re¬ nowned, famous, well-known, costumed artist, Mr. Bentley Ilall, for the purpose of carrying on her Red Cross work next year. 3. The Vowarts Club leaves to its teacher its undying love, to have and to hold so long as she remains Miss Lydia Berg. 4. To Miss Nita Gressitt, the Senior girls of I lie McNeil Literary Society wish to leave a large package of love, with their regret that they can no longer be members of the Soci¬ ety under her capable direction and enjoy her interesting, well planned programs. a. To Miss Moore, five minutes extra on chapel mornings for the practice of songs. To hear us sing would be sufficient proof that it is badly needed. G. To Miss Sutton, the privilege of teaching next year ' s class “l’arler Franeais,” that they may be able to entertain their friends from “Over There” upon their return. 7. To Mr. Webster, an apparatus for the instillation of knowledge into his dull pupils. 5. To Miss Howell, a cook-book containing prize recipes 58 THE SAGE for bread. Wo think the simplicity of this gift will appeal to her. !). The members of the small Biology Class extend to Miss Hampton their hearty thanks for her many kindnesses to them. 10. The boys of the class leave Mr. Holmes various little souvenirs gathered up on football trips, such as, three dainty crepe de chine handkerchiefs, one faded red rose, a lock of brown hair, one powder puff, and a black eye. 11. To the always faithful Miss Waterhouse, a record of lectures delivered to delinquent boys, such as Olan Barnes and Charles Heitman, with the hope that next year’s class will leave her a Victrola. In this way she may be saved much time now uselessly spent in expressing her opinion of (line wasted by bad boys. 12. In that “Experience is the best teacher,” we leave ours as a new member of the High School faculty. 111. liile our School stands high in our estimation and is dear to each member of our Senior Class, our Country means more, so we felt called upon to give of our best. It was with deep regret that we gave up Mr. Boseman for our Country’s service. Item VII. Realizing our importance, Ave deem it well to leave a few ol our individual possessions to the following beneficiaries: 1. To Wade Dorsett, the famous attainments of Olan Barnes as Captain of the Football Team, together with a. whole tooth found on the gridiron. We consider this a valu¬ able addition to his first aid kit. -. The marvelous “ear wiggling” stunts of Martin Berg to Bob Pinnix, with the hope that Keith will be pleased with hi m. 3. Ruth Pickard s meal ticket to allace Stamey, trust¬ ing that his huge appetite may be appeased. I. I lie recipe for Emma Blake s not only appetizing, but beautiful lemon pie, to Margaret Murray. the sage 59 Noscoe Lewis’ position as Official Entertainer, used especially on football trips, to Alexander McAlister. ’• I he large collection of “Bromo Seltzer” songs now owned by William Monroe, with an apology for excessive use, to Mabel Alderman. I he dictionary—Mobster’s Unabridged—now cherished by Olive Chandley, to Clara I’. Gantt. 8. The A-l reports made by Lucile Stewart, Virginia Jef¬ ferson, and Helen Laughn, to Herman Thacker and Eliza¬ beth Brady. 9. The blush-of-rose complexion prided by Marguerite Meadows and Blanche Martin, to Frances Watson and Esther Wright. HI. Sarah Britton’s excellent ebullitions, such as “Riffity, K ' iffity, Russ!” to Sarah Longest. 11. Mr. Ireland’s “Love” to Joe Groome. 1”. The privilege of membership in tin Gossip Club in¬ herited by Katherine McCurrv and Margaret Gilliam, to Orion Simpson and Eugenia Patterson hoping it will prove as self-satisfying as it has in the past. 13. The various offices held by the Mayor’s youngest daughter, to Dolly Posey. 14. Clyde Brooks’ bell-ringing proclivities, to Sam Kerr, with the earnest request that when necessary he fudge a little time for the sake of his fellow classmates. 15. Ed Denny’s high self-esteem to Harry Moore, and may he prove equally worthy of it. 10. Harley Mourane’s Chemistry note-book, including many comments of praise written in red by Mr. Webster, to I ra Thompson. 17. Dodson Nelson’s sole ownership of his “Million Dol lar Smile,” to Morton Murray. IS. Julian Turrentine’s get-rich-quick scheme, to Howard Johnston. 19. William Stout’s charming smile and side-splitting wit, to Miller Cook. 60 THE SAGE 20. The big words so gracefully “spieled forth” by Moses Rankin, to Fenner Anderson and Susie West. 21. The long, almost unnaturally dark eyelashes, now prized by Ruth Dillon and Virgin Truitt, to Julia Gold and Mary Turner. 22. The pretty face of Blanche Keith, to Augusta Sapp. 2d. To Maurine Moore, Kathryn Keith’s curls, hoping she will guard them with care, wearing them only in dry weath¬ er and on special occasions. 2-1. Gilmer Sherrill ' s well-worn paint brush to Margaret Bain. 25. To Marion Gilmer, the beautiful blue eyes of the un¬ sophisticated Eva Clarke. 20. Nettie Clay’s entertaining society selections to May Bush. 27. Grace Forney’s memory book, with its choice gems of literature, to Dorothy Clement. 28. The tear-stained Geometry books of Hannah Jacobs and Allie King, to Annie Fields and Antoinette Alderman. 2!). The nightingale qualities of Edith Wilson to Nell Westcott. 30. The art of spooning so diligently acquired by Harry Schiffman and his Danville lady, Louise, to Cannon Mur¬ chison and his little friend, Wylanta. 31. Ruby Hodgin’s passport into the All Star Chemistry (’lid), to Lois Stamey. 32. Lucy Blake’s “Glass of Fashion,” to Frances Shaw, and Winifred Cobb, feeling sure they will appreciate its true value. 33. John Carson’s ever-failing memory, to Ralph Price, that he may never forget his excuses for absence. 34. Louise Barnes’ faithfulness in all things, to Pearl Humphrey. 35. The good basketball record made by Mary Patterson and Marion Hunter, to Wilna Clendenin and Jessie Keith. 30. The privilege of playing with Sanford Thomas’ best basketball opponent, Martha, lo Elizabeth Armstrong, THE SAGE 61 37. Dorothy McDowell’s willingness to tell you just what to do and at what time, to Jessie Myers. 38. Harper Best’s unexcelled English themes to Laurie Cavenaugh. 39. Oneta Hiatt’s alertness to William Brown. 40. Saul Lesser’s perfect meter system, manifested in his numerous poetic works, to Joe Lesser. 41. Mozelle Paris’ beautiful silks and satins, to Adge Cagle. 42. Page Johnston ' s knowledge of universal happenings since the year one, to Helen Cliandley. 43. Walter Clegg’s acknowledged good looks to Edward Thompson. 44. Marion Mendenhall’s tardy but welcomed and inspir¬ ing presence in the Chemistry Lab., to Bryan Davidson. 4o. Charles Heitman’s manly gait, to Charles Stroud. 46. The well trained pompadour of Vaughn Moffit, to I )orothy Posey. 47. Nellie Jefferson’s sarcastic remarks to Jessie Brandt. 48. William Transou, alias Abraham, bestows his six feet of manhood upon Aubrey Edwards. 49. Elizabeth Foust’s 1920 Model Touring Car to George Groome. -,0. The writer leaves to her unfortunate successor, a hammer, that he may learn the art of knocking. Item VIII. In conclusion, we pray that our good deeds may live after us, and the evil be interred with our records. Item IX. Lastly, we nominate, constitute, and appoint Saint James to be the executor of this, our Last V ill and Testament. l x Witness Whereof we have hereunto set our hand and seal this the 30th day of May, 1918. THE SENIOR CLASS. (Per Lucy Clap]).) THE SAGE Class Song TrxK—There’s a Long, Long Trail A-Winding. i. Our High School days are over, Time is drawing nigh When we must leave you forever, Dear old Greensboro High. We have been so very happy, In days that are gone, And you’ll always be recalled to us, When we sing our old class song. CHORUS. There’s a long, long trail a winding Into the land of the U. S. A., And the class of nineteen eighteen Is starting on its way. We’ve a long, long road to travel, As we begin our life’s career, So we say farewell to G. II. S. And the friends we love so dear. n. As we journey thru life’s pathways, Doing all we can, To establish peace and freedom, Over all the land, Old remembrances will cheer us. Help us on our way, And we’ll wish that we were back again In those dear old High School days. Sanford Thomas, Poet. THE SAGE 63 Class Prophecy Sitting in the lobby of the I)e L’ Europe Hotel in Paris on the morning of .June 3rd, 1!)33, I was leisurely reading Le Matin, which l noticed was edited by .Mile. Nellie Jefferson, when my attention was called to an article concerning a re¬ cent invention. It seemed that a certain Miss Kathryn Keith had patented a wonderful talking machine which re¬ quired no cranking—its inventor was said to be cranky enough; and it was on exhibition at the Louvre. Having previously known Miss Keith, 1 decided to go at once and inspect this wonder. It was attracting much attention, and it was some time before 1 could hear it demonstrated. The little French maid asked me what I would like to hear, and told me that the latest record made was entitled “Famous People of Ameri¬ ca.” 1 decided that was the one I wanted to hear above all others. The machine was not unlike other phonographs, except Ilia! there was no crank. The demonstrator placed the record, and started the machine. “This record,” it spoke, was made by that famous silver- tongued orator, Miss Eva (’lark.” This is what followed: “The attention of the entire thinking world of today is being turned toward tho members of the graduating class of Greensboro High School, 11)18. Never before in history has such an array of genius been on exhibition. Take for instance. Miss Emma Illake, who is now entering upon her third week of starvation, all for “the cause.” She states that her name will go down in history as a devout follower of Emeline Pankhurst. Senator Sarah Itritton is winning esteem by her wonderful ability as a debater in the Senate. Mrs. Lucy Blake, grass-widow, has retired from an active life as walking model for the Meyer ' s Department Store, and is residing on a ranch in Texas. Mine. Marion Hunter has 64 THE SAGE established a hair-dyeing parlour in New York City, and her slogan is, “Guaranteed work my specialty.” Misses Mar- guarite Meadows, Katherine McCurrv and Grace Forney have a very exclusive shop in Maidenville for the purpose of selling cats and parrots. Mrs. Ruth Dillon Anderson and her husband, Fenner Anderson, are operating a garage in Greensboro. Mrs. Anderson demonstrates the cars to pro¬ spective buyers, and boasts that her influence is so great that she never loses a customer. Mr. Gilmer Sherrill is now associated with Mme. Duff Gordon, as her exclusive design¬ er. He and his model Mrs. Vergia Truitt Sherrill, are mak¬ ing every one take notice of their ultra-modern creations. Mr. Clyde Brooks has replaced St. James at G. II. S. as janitor, llis splendid service as bell-ringer in 1918 was in¬ strumental in Obtaining this position for him. Mr. John Carson is doing a splendid business at the Midway Barber Shop. All the leading sports of Greensboro patronize him in order to get hair cuts such as only John can produce. His wife, formerly Miss Luicle Stewart, has charge of the mani¬ cure department, and her work is said to be very satisfac¬ tory. Miss Margaret Gilliam is now manager of the Hippo¬ drome, and attributes her success there to her experience in producing “The Princess Chrysanthemum.” Associated with Miss Gilliam are two clever young ladies from her class. Misses Hove Ireland and Page Johnston, who have startled the world by their feats upon the tight rope. Mr. Edwin Denny is operating the shoe-shine parlour next to Greens¬ boro Drug Store, and guarantees his shines to last longer than others. Misses Sanford Thomas and Allie King have just opened a sanatorium at Groometown for the purpose of increasing one’s height. Their system of exercises and apparatus are helping many to grow taller. .11 iss Lucy Clapp having decided that the dictionary is entirely too lim¬ ited for her use, is now writing one of her own. Misses Ruby Hodgin, Ruth Pickard, Marion Mendenhall, and Hannah Jacobs are waitresses in the O. Henry Hotel at Greensboro. Mr. Harper Best is manager of this establishment, and YYil- THE SAGE 65 limn Transou and Moses Rankin are bell-boys there. Miss Claire Stafford, who entered the poor-house upon gradu¬ ating, because the class expenses were so high, was recently appointed superintendent. Mr. Harry Schiffmau recently returned from Alaska, where he distinguished himself as leader of the troops sent there by Uncle Sam to settle a revo¬ lution. He attributes his ability as a military leader to his training with the Regiment in Room No. 1. Mr. Olan Barnes and his wife, Mrs. Virginia Jefferson Barnes, are leaders of the Salvation Army in Greensboro, and attract many people, and a few nickels by their stirring messages and songs. Miss Olive Chandler is piano-soloist with the Turrentine Sym¬ phony, and both she and Mr. Turrentine are reaping honors, especially Mr. Turrentine. His “rending” of the Star- Spangled Banner has never been equalled. Misses Edith Wilson and Blanche Martin are now in the jungles along flu Congo River, teaching the little niggers to read and write. In a recent interview, they stated that they enjoyed it fully as well as listening to Mr. Holmes read Cicero and to Miss Gressit prove propositions. Miss Dorothy McDowell re¬ cently introduced her new method into the Greensboro High School, entitled “My Way of Teaching Geometry.” Miss Mary Patterson is selling tickets at the Isis, that she may be near her “Honev-Bug Dorsetk.” Miss Elizabeth Foust, through her great influence, has been chosen as private sec¬ retary for Martin Berg, who is now Mayor of Greensboro. His talented wife, formerly Miss Louise Barnes, is one of the social leaders of Greensboro. Miss Nettie Clay has been a bare-back rider with Barnum and Bailey for several years, and never fails to make a hi t. Mr. Charles Heilman is (Tiief-of-Police in Greensboro, and among his staff is Miss Mozelle Paris, lady-detective. Mr. William Stout and Miss Helen Laughn are prominent lawyers, and boast of never losing a case. Dr. Saul Lesser is president of Yale, and the trustees of that institution declare him to be the best since the college was founded. Mr. Nosco Lewis is elevator boy in the Banner building, and thinks it very uplifting work. 66 THE SAGE Mr. Dodson Nelson is a black-face artist with Al. G. Field’s World-Famous Minstrels. Mr. Henry Mourane is a promi¬ nent dentist in Reiilsville, and is doing a pulling business. Misses Rlanche Keith, Oneta Hiatt and Vaughn Moflitt, on returning from France, after serving as Red Gross nurses, have established a hospital in (’harlotte, for wounded sol¬ diers, and are giving their lives to this worthy cause.” The machine stopped, and 1 was again back in Paris, separated from all my class-mates, but that record certainly has made me think of our class, and I wish I could re-live the year of 1!)18. William C. Monroe, Prophet. T H E_S AGE PUBLISHED FOUR TIMES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, IN THE MONTHS OF OCTOBER, DECEMBER, FEBRUARY AND APRIL, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE GREENSBORO HIGH SCHOOL EDITORIAL STAFF Nellie Jefferson .Editor-inChief I’age Johnston .Assistant Editor-in-Chief ASSOCIATE EDITORS Love Ireland .... Sanford Thomas . Olan Barnes .... Nosco Lewis Blanche Martin . Margaret Gilliam Gilmer Sherrill Edwin H. Denny . William Transou .Senior Editor . ... Assistant Senior Editor .Athletic Editor . Humor Editor . . . Assistant Humor Editor .Social Editor .Art Editor .Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Price 50 cents a Year; 15 cents a Copy.. Advertising Hates Furnished on Application Entered as Second-class matter April 10, 1013, at the Post- office at Greensboro, N. C., under Act of March 3, 1879. VOL. XI MAY, 1918 No. 4 THE SAGE 69 Social and Personal Notes The Senior classes enjoyed a privilege rarely equalled when they heard Mr. Whitehair speak at the court house. His subject was the buying of more Thrift Stamps, but he also spoke of the life, hardships and pleasures of the boys in France. Mr. Whitehair has had personal experiences there and this, of course, made his talk even more interest¬ ing. The Senior French class was the guest of the Room 4 class when Mr. Doub Iven - , recently home from France, told of his experiences “going over,” and after reaching France. Roth hosts and guests immensely enjoyed hearing Mr. Kerr. The Diaphesian and .McNeil Societies held a joint meeting in chapel .March lb. The special feature of the meeting was a debate: “Resolved, that women are more brilliant than men.” Sarah Britton and Helen Chandley upholding the affirmative for the McNeils and Ralph Price and Miller Cook, the negative for the Id ' s. After a most interesting and instructive program llie Id ' s made themselves popular for life by serving ice cream cones. The Ionian and Philomelians met together in chapel March lit), where a most delighted program was rendered by the lonians. The part of the Phi’s was a mock trial over which “Judge C. Iv. Brooks” presided. The Phi’s served ice cream cones. The regular prize for the best story in the February edi¬ tion of The Sage was won by Miss Beatrice Eieliorn (’21). Miss Eieliorn was the first student from the eighth grade to win this prize. 70 THE SAGE At the home of Miss Dorothy Clement oil Friday, April 5th, the Diaphe sians gave a most enjoyable reception for the McNeils. Dancing, games and charades were enjoyed (lur¬ ing the evening which was most delightfully ended by the serving of delicious refreshments, consisting of cream and cakes, everybody said that the Di’s were just “the best ever,” being the most charming hosts of the season. On the 25th of March, our negative debating team went to Charlotte while the affirmative met the Durham team here, in I lie Triangular debate. Both teams were victorious and so went to Chapel Ilill for the finals. The affirmative won in the first preliminaries, but lost out in the second. We ' re proud of our teams, especially as this is the first time we’ve been to the Hill for the finals and feel sure that we will win the cup next year. The whole school was grieved by the loss of Mr. J. Boy Wilkerson, who joined Dr. Long’s corps. We’re sorry to lose Mr. t ilkerson, but are proud to have another one of our number in the army. A star in his honor is to be added to the service flag, which was presented by Walter Turrentine, in behalf of the eighth grade. In chapel on March 26th, Mrs. Cunningham, president of the State Suffrage League, told in a most interesting way of (lie work of the Woman’s Committee of the Council of Na¬ tional Defense. JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION. 1 he home of Miss May Bush was the scene of a charming reception given by the Juniors in honor of the Seniors on Friday evening, April 26th. The evening was spent in games, dancing and “just talk- THE SAGE 71 mg” in a most enjoyable manner, no effort being spared to make the occasion a success. Refreshments, consisting of cream, cakes, salted nuts and mints were served by Misses Petty, l’enn, Gant and Bush and Messrs. Ross, Groome and Kerr. Every one had a wonderful time and we ' re all sure that it was just the nicest Junior-Senior reception ever given. Lucile Stewart, a member of the Senior class, has had the honor of having her short story selected from the entire school to be entered at the Normal College in the State-wide contest for girls. Her story was entitled “The Law and the Lawyer.” Dr. Anna Howard Shaw was the guest of the High School girls Thursday, April 25th. For months we had looked for¬ ward to her coming with keenest interest, and all our high¬ est expectations were realized. Dr. Shaw is not only the greatest living orator, but we of the Greensboro High School think her one of the greatest citizens of the world. It was exactly like her in the very midst of her heavy duties as Chairman Woman’s Committee of Council National De¬ fense to come down here because some High School girls had asked her to come; it was like her to come over to chapel and talk to us, although she felt very ill, because she knew we wanted to see her. In her stirring and patriotic address Thursday night she surpassed herself and gave Greensboro the ablest address ever delivered here. The Story of u Pioneer” is a great book, but it falls short in its estimate of I r. Shaw. She is truly great and we feel that we have been signally honored and privileged in having her visit our school and make an address for our benefit. Greensboro loves Dr. Shaw and hopes that she will love us enough to come again. SENIOR ATHLETES. The Senior Class made a line showing in athletics for the past year, ' contributing much material to the different teams of the school, and greatly strengthening the teams. Many of the best athletes of the school of the school this year are members of the Senior class and regret very much to leave their team-mates and wish old G. II. S. the best of success in future athletics. Clyde Brooks, at center, was the foundation of the foot ball team and played his part in every game of the season. THE SAGE 73 He starred in several games by carrying the ball acro ss for six points which a center is seldomed accused of doing. Martin I5erg, the husky left guard, held his own in all football games and could be relied on for ploughing a hole, and for excellent charging which always found a yielding spot. Xosco Lewis played right end to perfection, playing excel¬ lent defensive ball and always on the job when it was up to him to recover a fumbled football. Harry Schiffman added much to the foot ball team by making himself known at right guard to all opponents. He displayed pep, tire and fight throughout the season. John Carson, at quarter, handled the foot ball team with the ability of a veteran gridiron general. He proved to be a fast man on the team and made big gains at broken field running, (’arson was also captain of the basket ball team playing guard to perfection, and all opposing teams respect¬ ed yet dreaded him. The success and the fighting spirit of the team was due to Carson’s inspiring leadership. Olan Barnes, captain of the foot ball team, made a good showing in defensive work, always getting into the hottest of the fight and trying to make the fight hotter for the oppo¬ nent. He made himself felt at full back by his sturdy line plunging and his sure tackling. Edwin Denny, the sure shot of the basket ball team, proved to be one of the best High School forwards of the State, and when the ball left his hands the score board always registered two points for old G. H. S. William Transou was really the keystone of our fast bas¬ ket ball team, always full of fight and a reliable man for in¬ creasing scores. He played rings around all High School centers of the State. Transou also made a fine record in left field and much credit is due to him for the success of the base ball team. 74 THE SAGE Julian A. Turrentine made a State-wide record for his skilled tennis playing and the standing of G. II. S. in the tennis realm is due to Turrentine’s great ability. ( ' apt. Ruth Dillon, of the girls’ basket ball team, was an inspiring leader and a tower of strength in leading our girls in many victories for old G. H. S. Sanford Thomas was the smallest member of the basket ball team and played left forward. She was always jolly and was the life of every trip. Sara Britton, our center, was one of our best players. She went into the game with a determination to win and that Ave • lid. .Marion Hunter, our “big player,” was right guard. She could play ball with her hands as well as her feet. Love Ireland was always “Johnnie on the spot” when practice time came. She was the most faithful one on the team. Mary Patterson, the best left guard to be found, has made the team for four years. She has the “deepest sympathy” for the players because she didn’t get to go to Chapel Hill. Rut didn’t we miss her? Elizabeth Foust played right forward with much “pep.” She was a good goal thrower, never missing many shots. Claire Stafford, our manager, arranged a schedule which suited u.s exactly since we went to Chapel Hill. Claire could play forward like a professional when she would, but usually preferred “keeping lines.” THE SAGE 75 Class Statistics GIRLS Best All Around—Virgia Truitt. Most Popular—Mary Patterson. Most Attractive—Sanford Thomas. Prettiest—Edytli Wilson. Most Studious—Nellie Jefferson. Most Musical—Olive Chandley. Most Original—Page Johnston. Ilest Dancer—Katherine McCurry. Biggest Flirt—Katherine Keith. Best Athlete—Sarah Britton. Most Dignified—Mozelle Paris. Heart Smasher—Blanche Martin. Most Influential—Elizabeth Foust. Most Conceited—Grace Forney. BOYS Best All Around—William Transou. Most Popular—Nosco Lewis. Most Original—William Monroe. Most Studious—Moses Rankin. Most Conceited—Edwin Denny. Biggest Loafer—“Gig” Sherrill. Best Dancer—Edwin Denny. Best Dressed—Julian Turrentine. Best Athlete—John Carson. Most Business-like—Olan Barnes. Heart Smasher—Moses Rankin. Most Dignified—Harley Mourane. Biggest Sport—Mr. R-none. Joiliest—Clyde Brooks. Best Looking—Walter Clegg. President, Xoseo Lewis; Vice-President, Harold Ross; Secretary, Edwin Denny; Treasurer, Jack Rees. Motto—Do nothing today that can be put off ’till to¬ morrow. Members—Miller Cook, Harry Moore, Mark Bain, John Carson, Gilmer Sherrill, Harry Sehiffman. SUFFRAGETTE CLUB. President, Katherine Keith; Vice-President, Emma Blake; Secretary, Page Johnston; Treasurer, Lucile Stewart; Fac¬ ulty Advisor, Miss Louise Alexander. All girls believing that they are men are eligible to mem¬ bership. R. A. R’S. This group of undefeated veterans of the “Battle of the Marne,” just arrived in Room I, for a brief leave of absence. They were decorated several ' times for their distinguished THE SAGE bravery while under fire, from Generals button’s and Gi es- sit’s division. They have been recently promoted as follows: Edwin Denny—Commander Aerial Squandron K. A. E. John ( ' arson—Commander Artillery E. A. E. Gilmer Sherrill—Commander Infantry E. A. E. Harry Schiffman—Commander Engineers, E. A. E. THE TAINT SHOP. President, Bntli Dillon; Vice-President, Marguerite Mead¬ ows; Secretary, Mary Patterson; Treasurer, Edyth Wilson; ( ' l-itic, Kathryn McCurry. Motto: “Put my lips on straight.” Eules: Visit all cut rate drug stores. Members: Virgin Truitt, Lucy Clapp, Allie King, Grace Forney, Blanche Martin, Nell Jefferson, Elizabeth Foust, Kathryn Keith, Sarah Britton, Lucy Blake. Mr. Webster: “John, what are doing?” John: “Nothing.” Mr. Web.: “Come here and I’ll give you something. ‘The devil ajways finds something for idlers to do.’ ” Wade: “Do you know why they can’t bake any bread on the Pacific Coast?” Miller: “No.” Wade: “Because they haven’t any yeast out west.” LOST AND FOUND. Lost: My passing grade strayed away about first of Sep¬ tember; if found please notify Martin Berg before May 31st. Lost: All knowledge of Chemistry; if found in another’s possession notify John Carson at once. 78 THE SAGE Found: A perfectly good English book bearing Lucy Clapp’s name. If the above named would apply in person and pay for this ad. she may receive the book in perfect condition. Bill Monroe. Wilbur C.: “Walter, how much did Eve cost Adam?” Walter I!.: “I don’t know.” Wilbur C.: “One bone.” Mr. McBane had just drawn a triangle on the board. “James Stone, is this a triangle?” he asked. J. S.: “No, sir.” Mr. McBane: “Why not?” J. S.: “It’s upside down.” Miss Micheal: “The ground was covered with snow; wait a minute, what time is it?” Clay L.: “Winter time.” In looks I know I’m no star, There are folks better looking, by far, But my face I don’t mind it, For I am behind it. It ' s the folks out in front I jar. Bryan Davidson. HELP WANTED—MALE AND FEMALE. Wanted: At once to know Olan Barnes’ method of bluff¬ ing Mr. Webster. Signed Room II. Good Cook Wanted: Must be a graduate of the Domestic Science Department of G. II. S. Must know how to cook beans. Mr. McBane. Wanted: A passing grade. Gilmer Sherrill. Wanted: To know who did any meanness during this school year and has gotten away with it. Senior Class. Wanted: To know how to play Set-back. Joe Blair. THE SAGE 79 FOE RENT. Cenlrally located; two rooms well furnished; only 75V- per month. Senior Rooms. I’erfeetlv good seats on stage, providing the applicant will reserve a few chairs for a few members of ’18 class. Apply Office. Win: K E Y )U CAN F1N D THEM . Hudson Nelson—Clegg ' s (?) Olan Barnes—Jefferson, Ya. Julian Turrentine—3rd floor Meyer’s. Harry Schitfman— Ball headed row at the Isis. (iilmor Sherril and Bill Transou—Opera House (balcony) John ( ' arson—Reading to Jessie Brandt. Wm. Monroe—Lizzie’s house. Nosco Lewis—Garage. Moses Rankin—Boll Rushes. William Stout—1’rint Shop. Charles Heitnian—Office (bell boy). .Martin Berg—Lutheran College. Saul Lesser- (_ ' ut Rate Store. Ed. Dennv—“Sody” Fountain. Clyde Brooks—Janitor G. 11. S. Harley Mourane—Music Box. Gh;e Club: Swans sing before they die; ’Twere no bad thing Should certain persons die Before they sing. Mrs. Thompson : “Walter, where were shingles firs! used?” Walter: “I’d rather not tell.” 80 THE SAGE Mr. McBane: James Thomas, quit pulling Mark Bain’s tie.” .Tames: “I ' m not pulling it, it’s Mark doing the pulling and I’m just holding it.” Fred Mans: “Beatrice, what did you learn in Spanish last year?” Beatrice: “Oh, I learned to say the Lord’s prayer.” Fred: “That’s tine, that’s more than you can say in short¬ hand.” Bill Transou: “Olan, did you know there was a big thing in iown Iasi night?” Olan: “What?” Bill: “Me,” I Torothy: “Mother, didn’t they used to have large beds long ago?” Mrs. Clement: “Why do you ask, dear?” iKirothy: “Our Sunday School teacher said that Abra¬ ham slept with his forefathers.” I never saw a cord of wood, I never want to saw one; But I can tell you (this is good) I’d rather see than saw one. Mr. Wilkerson: “Raymond, how can you tell a dog wood tree ?” Raymond “By its bark.” Mr. Webster in lab.: “Class, look close and you can see the odor.” THE SAGE 81 Helen Rankin: “Why does Mary close her eyes when she starts to sing?” Betty .Meyers: “Because she’s so tender-hearted she hates to see the people suffer.” Margart V. on her first visit to country, seeing the cow’s horns: “What are they?” Farmer: “They’re cow’s horns.” M. A 7 .: “Oli, yes, I heard them blowing ’em this morn¬ ing.” .Mr. Webster: “Did you know that there were thousands of different salts before you studied chemistry?” Class: No, we didn’t know but one kind.” Moses: “1 knew two kinds—Epsom and ordinary.” Julian and Maybelle arrived at the fifth inning: “What’s the score, Jim?” Julian asked. “Nothing to nothing,” was the reply. -Oh, goody!” exclaimed Maybelle, “We haven’t missed a thing.” Mr. Webster: “Where does bromine occur?” Moses: It occurs where it is found.” Old Ed. Denny got a new bow tie, Tlio’t maybe the girls wouldn’t pass him by, Ilis ma tied it, the prettiest ever you’ve seen. Both sides even, and he looked right keen. lie came to school with his head tossed high, A-passing every corner by, He set up straight and his shoes did shine, But nobody else tlio’t he looked very fine. O. O. C. ’18. 82 THE SAGE Alex. Me. (In picture show sitting behind a bald-headed man) : “If some one would paint that man’s head black it would be a big black head wouldn ' t it?” Miss Alex: “When the United States sent the German Ambassador home it meant ‘Johnny get your gun.’ ” Mary Patt: “Julian T. is some leader (speaking of danc¬ ing) . Edythe: “Yes, it really depends on where you want to go.” Blanche: “Wm., did my darling play basket ball Fri¬ day?” Win.: “No, Blanche, I couldn’t play.” Wm. Stout (brilliantly) : “It has certainly turned colder because I feel the change in my pockets.” Olan: “John, did you see the race yesterday?” John: “What race?” Olan: “Why the human race.” John, laughing. Olan: “What are you, at, “you weren’t iu it.” Blanche, in chemistry: “If I sit back here with Julian very long I’ll know something.” Mary Pat.: “Not about the lesson tho.” Jack R.: “Well when I begin to sing I don’t want anybody to talk.” Harry; talk,” “Huh! when you begin to sing it ' ll be time to THE SAGE «a Bright Nth Grader, returning from school: “Oh, mother, I got a hundred today.” Pleased mother: “What on doarr?” Daughter: “.10 on Science and 50 on Algebra.” Miller: “Mr. Webster where does day go the fastest?” Mr. Webster: Don’t know, where?” Miller: “In Italy, because every time you turn around you see a I ago.” Miss Rugby: “Frank, what is a furlough?” Frank S.: “A mule.” Miss Rugby: “Why no, why do you say so?” Frank: “Well, I saw a picture of a soldier on a mule, and it said ‘Foniing home on his furlough.’” Katherine K. to William T.: “Win., you can dance very well, but for two ‘things.’ ” Wm.: Why, what are they?” Katherine: “Your feet.” Mr. Webster to Win. Robbs: “What is your name?” “Wm. Robbs.” Mr Webster: “Yon can go to the board Robert, I don’t call anybody by their nickname.” Martin Rerg: “I could sing divinely, if it wasn’t for my voice.” Moses Rankin (drinking water at fountain) : “I’ll be through in a minute I ' ve got to go in for a dry subject. ((’hemistry).” 84 TIIE SAGE Mr. Webster to Lois Petty, who answered out of her turn: “Your name may he Dorsett some day, but it will never be Wade.” Dodson: “Guess how many quarters Hint I’ve got in my hand, and I’ll give you both of them.” Clyde B.: “Julian, lend me a dollar.” Julian: “I only lend money to friends.” Clyde: “Ain’t 1 your friend?” Julian: “No, friends are those that don’t try to borrow money.” EXTRACTS FROM MILLER COOK’S DEBATE. Resolved: That men have more brains than women. The question that confronts us is one that needs nourish¬ ment in order to cause convalescence and to prevent a hem¬ orrhage. That a man has more brains than a woman is a known fact, but as the friction between me and my opponents needs elimination I will prove the fact. If a woman had had any brains we would have been in the Garden of Eden and continued to play “mumble peg” and pitch horse shoes with the monkeys. Since then the women have never ceased to raise Cain. In the first place if a woman had any brains she would have no place to keep them. The cavity that lies back of her eyes, the place where the brains should be, is so small that it is not as large as 1-18 portion of a hard-boiled egg. I do not mean that because the women are brainless they are useless. It is true they sew the buttons on the men’s clothes, but if there were no women we would need no but¬ tons. A man is conservative. I mean by that a man can make THE SAGE 85 money go farther than a woman. A woman will take two bits, go to the palmist and get her palm read—that’s the end of it. A man can take two bits, go to the saloon and get his nose red, and feel the effects all the next day. The worst thing that woman has ever done is to fight pro¬ hibition. Friends and fellow-citizens, the coining genera- iions know not what they are missing. i hope the day will soon dawn when women will be at their long sought goal, suffrage! I sure want to see them suffer. Woman is made according to the old saying, “Beauty is only skin deep.” I ' ll admit it never sinks to the marrow. I dropped into the Keystone Hotel the other day to get a light lunch. A young damsel came in and sat just opposite me. Honestly folks, that old gal was so cross-eyed that she put her rations under her arm. I suppose that was the near¬ est she could get to her mouth. She was so charmingly ugly that the cops made her walk backwards. Ugly! Bryan Davidson ain’t in it. I once had a friend who lost his mind and got married. The life was too much for him so he died. 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