Jacksonville High School - Crimson J Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

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 itor’s tftote With all due modesty, and with the usual profound apologies for all our faults and shortcomings in the performance of our duties, we. the editorial staff of the “Crimson J, ’’ do submit to you this volume hoping that it will receive your approval and commendation. As the humble servants of the class which we represent, we have performed our task to the best of our ability and have endeavored to put out a book which will fulfill the highest expectations of our subscribers. In compiling this volume it has been our purpose to make it. not only a passing source of amusement, but a lasting memorium of the happy days spent at J. H. S. If. in years to come, this volume will recall to your mind happy memories and forgotten faces of your high school days and keep alive in you a spirit of loyalty and patriotism for your Alma Mater, then the “Crimson J” of 1913 will have fulfilled its mission and the ambitions of its editors will have been realized. If this volume does receive your approval, as we hope it will, we would have you bear in mind that its success is due not to the editorial staff or to the business managers but rather to the class of 1913 of Jacksonville High School. This is their book from beginning to end and from every standpoint and it is their hearty cooperation and loyal support which have determined its worth. Also, at this time, we wish to exprss.in behalf of the class, our appreciation and gratitude for the invaluable cooperation of our class officer, Mr. Bate, in the compiling of this volume. Perhaps only the staff realizes to what extent the success of our enterprise is due to his aid and untiring efforts in our behalf. Our dedication of this volume to him can express, in only a very small way. our appreciation of the service which he has rendered to the class of 1913. 1—Everybody begins new month with perfect recitations ??? 4— Strayed or lost—Opportunity to play the piano. By Grace P., Edith H. or Lillian C. 6—Worse yet—No piano today. 11— Mr. Stoops breaks the news that he is to leave us. “Sobs from the gallery. ’’ 12— Mr. Rowe talks in chapel on “Practical Farming.” 5. NOVEMBER.

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14— “A Modern Eve” must be the cause of so many sleepy eyes this morning. 15— Our Principal Elect, Mr. Gore, makes his debut in chapel. 17— Mr Gore is initiated into his new duties. Oh, he’ll learn. 18— Mr. E. E. Crabtree talks to us on ”Banking” as a vocation. 21—Are we happy? Yes. No school tomorrow. Teachers Meeting at Champaign. 25— Coach Buland tells us about the Thanksgiving game at Springfield. Quite a number expect to attend- 26— Dr. Hancher of New York City, reads the “Raven”. Hearty applause—responds to several encores. Zl—The Senior English Class were sadly disappointed when Mr. Cook failed to give that promised English test today. Think they were? 28, 29—Thanksgiving Holidays. DECEMBER. 2— We dream of Thanksgiving dinners and football games. 3— Our old friend, Mr. Nichols gives parody on the “Raven.” We are always glad to hear Mr. Nichols in chapel. 4— Beulah E. wishes all the girls would please bring their own “vanity articles” to school. 5— Report cards fail to come out. “Curses on Mr. Gore. ” 6— What has become of the Students Association? ? ? 0—The Glee Club was heard with great pleasure this morning. 12— Preparations are being made for the Carnival tomorrow night “Big Doings.” 13— And Friday too.—“Come ye superstitious to the Carnival and think not of day or date. ” 16— Mr. Morrison reports the Carnival a financial success. Glad to hear it. 20—No school for two whole weeks. Rah! Rah! Rah! JANUARY 6— “We love our school, but oh you vacation” Cheer up the worst is yet to come. 7— Experiment 23. —Chapel is to be held between the second and third periods instead of eight forty-five. 8— New stunt works well. 10—First Basket Ball game of season at Petersburg. 13— Seniors try out for Senior Play. “The Rose of Eden” has been selected. 14— Successful candidates are announced. Bulletin board says, “Get busy and learn your lines ” 15— Senior Class Meeting—Mr. Bate introduces the “Crimson J” subject. The Seniors enter into contest for subscriptions. 16— First rehearsal of Class Play—Miss Amanda Kidder of Illinois Womans College has been selected as coach. 20— Nothing doing. 21— Basket Ball—Routt High vs J. H. S. 22 and 23—Class play rehearsals. 26 and 27—Studying hard, burning midnight oil, for exams. 28, 29 and 30—Examinations, “Good Night.”