Junction City High School - Junco Ed Yearbook (Junction City, OR)

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HYou can get better lessonsf said Robert; and John know- ing this to be true, immediately changed the conversation and the boys went on their way. That morning when Robert went to English class and recited his lesson well, he astonished both his classmates and his instruc- tor. He did unusually well in Caesar, and to the envy of many made the head of the class in geometry. The afternoon rec1ta- tions were equally successful. Conversations cbuld be heard among the pupils about the great change in the boy. til wonder how Robert got such a good grade in geometry 0W said Harriette Brown to Florence Bradford. hHe couldnit have cheatein ' iiOh no? replied Florence, iiheis honest in whatever he does. 111 say that much for him? itHo-w can he have changed so suddenly ?,i asked Harriett. til think he must have studied his lesson? was the reply. After school Robert went out to the field where the DUJ'U were practicing for a meet that was to take place between the Ninerock school and that of Lemon. Mr. Brice on seeing him coming, approached, and said angrily, Don't you remember that I discharged you 6V ' itYe-esfi stammered Robert. . iiLet me warn you, Huxley if you don't leave the field there'll be trouble? Though somewhat disappointed, Robert went back to the dressing room. Here he met Andrew Newcastle, who was a warm friend of his. ttWhatis the matterWi asked Andre? . Robert told of his experience with Mr. Brice, whereupon Andrew replied, mfoo bad. When that Brice gets hold of a fel- low there,s no getting around him. He's a hard proposition. iWVouldnit care if it wasnt for loosini practicef said Robert deiectedlv. nPractice somewhere else; ? replied Andrew. iiGuess I will, I can run at least? said Robert brightening, iTll try the mile? . ' WVhere do you want to run: down the street to Richard- son's and back? asked his chum, dThat's half a mile from here; ii1 was thinking of going to the mill and back,' replied Rob- ert. hIs that all right? i ttYes; I'll time you.U So Robert went down to the crosswalk with his friend anil prepared for the run. The signal being given Andrew pressed his stop watch and away Robert went. Andrew saw that some of the boys on the track had stopped and were watching him run lightly down the road. Soon he was coming back and as he pass? ed the cross-walk, Andrew snapped the watch. HFive minutes and seventeen seconds? he cried, Hthe record of Ninerock, we'll sure beat Lemon now. Pretty good old boyf and he slapped him on the back.

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iSad, but true? he exclaimed lowering his head, and the old man 5 eyes were d1m. w1th tears for the first time in years. After he had Cleared his throat and could speak clearly, he exclaimed, leou shall be my son Vi education.- These four years were years of changes for both .e uncle'and nephew. 'Mr. Herrington having found some one to carefor, was no longer a hard-hearted mtiser, but a broad-minded kind-hearted man. Howard became a stout, broad-shouldered fellow, who was not afraid to look the world in the face and who took his full share of the joys of lifeaunlike the office boy of years ago. -Reta Donovan, '13. ROBERTIS VICTORY. llDonit hand that composition in, Robert? said Mr. Caswell, the English, teacher in the Nineroclz; High School. llIt lacks unity, punctuation and everything else? This was the fourth time that Robert Huxley had attempted to write his composition. He was disgusted with life in general, llIf it were not for losing that fifteen per cent in English, I would not write a scratch? he thought. Robert went home that evening a most discouraged and dis- gusted boy. He had been called down in geometry class and placed at the foot; consequently, his name had been removed from the roll of honor. His Caesar was three days behind, and in general history, he had made a grade of sixty-three. He had been discharged from the track team by Mr. Brice, the coach, because of his poor work. But in spite of all these discourage- ernents, before he had reached home he had made a resolution that he would not go to the pool-room in the evenings; but, would stay at home and study. With this resolution the gloom seemed to be lifted and he continued his reflections, le deter- mined that I will succeed though I am starting in late? Robert ate his supper and after the meal, to the astonishment of hispare'nts as well as of his smaller brother and sisters, he began to study. He first took up his Caesar which he easily translated; then he spent the remainder of the evening on gen- eral history. After a good nights rest he merrily went about his chores and then prepared his geometry lesson. On the way to school he met John Bryan, with whom he had often contested in games of pool and billiards. WVhy wernit you down at the pool-room last night ?,, asked his chum. III had to get my lessons? replied Robert. His friend thought him a joke and immediately began'to laugh boisterously. At this Robert was filled with indignation and asked, llWhatis wrong with that ?l, . As a reply John asked, llWhatis the use of studying at home?

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' Well pleased with this attempt, Robert returned to the dress- ing room. Everyday Robertis lessons were recited withxequal success. He became popular with his schoolmates. When the boy who was president of the class was compelled to leave schoOl on ac- count of poor health, Robert was chosen in his place. Even after he had received these honors and had made up his back work, Mr. Brice would not allow- him on the track-team., to the disgust of many Of the boys. The time arrived when the Ninerock team was to meet heir rival upon the home field. On the great day large crowds assembled long before the'time of the meet and waited impa- tiently'for the events .to begin. While going to the field John Bryan was talking to the coach and the captain. The latter said, . lKWhen I saw the runners of Lemon this morning I concluded that we were as good as beaten. They say Scott makes the mile in five minutes and nineteen seconds? llTheyire beat to a frazzle in running? said John, llRobert Huxley made the mile in five seventeen? llWhat Vi exclaimed er. Brice amazed, llSurely thatis not so V llCertainlyf said John, llwhile I was practicing I saw him coming in, and heard Andrew Newcastle announce the time? llThere must have been something wrong with his watch? said Mr. Brice. llHowever we can let him run, though he donit deserve it. . III see him over there now? said John. llGo and tell him to geton his track suit and come to the field and be quick about itfi said Mr. Brice. John soon reached Robert and exclaimed, llGood news! Mr. Brice says you can run so get into your suit. Welve got to i J, Wln Robert quickly put on his suit, and as he entered the field, he met Mr. Brice, who said, llGuess I can try you; go in and take a restfi The events soon began with the throwing of the hammer and the discus, in both of which Lemon was the superior. After these came the pole-vault, Williams of the Ninerock team win- ning. The next event was the broad jump in which Lem0n was Victorious. Ninerock won all the high-jumps and sprints, while Lemon was the better in the weights. Then came the last and banner event of the meet. As the score was a tie this would decide the contest. Huxley and Jen- nings were to run for Ninerock while Scott and lVIaile were the contestants for Lemon. The crowd waited impatiently for the runners to start. Soon they took their positions. llOn your mark? announced the starter. llGet set? The pistol cracked and the runners started. Scott and Jennings commenced to run briskly, while Maile ran close behind. But Robert began at a -moderate pace. After the runners had turned the last? quarter he gradnally increased his speed and slowly overtook Maile and