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

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AMONG recent American writers the most picturesque is that of Samuel L. Clemens (1835-1910) known by his pen name of Mark Twain. The reputation of a humorist, which clung to Mark Twain all his life was even more objectionable to him than to his friends, who knew his seriousness of purpose. In his earliest sketches, which are broadly comic, he displayed that genius for the in- congruous”, which is at the root of humor and which some critics consider to be Mark Twain’s most prominent quality. In his later works humor is an entirely subordinate element. In- deed, most of the works that readers welcomed as humorous are not given to humor but to satire and ridicule, which are entirely different matters. His leading position seems due to real power, not to chance or to his unfortunate po- sition as a humorist. CLASSES

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lllltHHMMtIltlllllMIMIIimilHIHHMHmilHMIHIIHIMf ...... The Crimson J Chapin McClelland Brockhoise Merrill SENIOR SCROLL Chapter I The hook of life of the Class of 1928 opened to the Jacksonville High School four years ago. The pages of this hook of four chapters, dealing with the steps of the journey, were new; and the people mentioned there were eager in the quest of knowledge. They first showed great wisdom by choosing Miss Struck, class advisor; Dorothy Graham, president: Donald Coker, vice-president; Lucy Jones, secretary; and James Merrill, treasurer. The pages rustled with the interest and enthusiasm shown by the meml ers of the class in ath- letics. dramatics, and music. Esj ecially interesting were those pages dealing with the Hal- lowe'en party, sponsored by the Freshmen, and their act at the Carnival. The Evolution of the Dance . Chapter II This chapter deals with a more experienced group that began the next year of life. The class officers chosen were: Troy Chapin, president; Barbara Kennedy, vice-president; Mary Frances Scott, secretary; and Edward Baxter, treasurer. In the middle of the year more pages were inserted, and the group mentioned then were welcomed as new' members of the class, w'ho soon proved their worth. Chapter III The beginning of chapter three intimates that this year was a very busy and most suc- cessful one. This was largely due to the election of Burnette Bunch, president; Catherine Goebel, vice-president; Lois McNeely, secretary; and Helen Tendick. treasurer. The main event of the year was the annual Junior prom, which was one of the loveliest of its kind ever held. To edit the Crimson J , the class chose Virginia Terhunc, editor-in-chief, and Burnette Bunch, business manager. Chapter IV In the final chapter the Seniors proved their worth in many ways. Because of the earnestness shown in their work the past three years, they were given special privileges concerning the study hours at school. W ith good judgment they chose Troy Chapin, pres- ident; Janet McClelland, vice-president; Ursula Brockhouse, secretary; and James Merrill, treasurer The outstanding events of this last year were the Minstrel and Senior play. The end came. This class left an older and wiser group, letter able to cope with the problems they had to meet later on. Thus, Jacksonville High School introduced another great class into the world. George Vasey, ’28. Page twenty-three 1 9 2 8 .................