La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1918 volume:

DEDICATION. To the Dear Old LaPorte High School with its tone! memories; To the Faculty, which has labored unceas- ingly to help us in our school career; To the efficient advisors, who have gener- ously given their counsel Does the Staff respectfully dedicate this book. GENTLE READER: Kind Reader, while digesting the delicious brain food as presented in this book, please remember that this is the only book publish- ed for two years in the LaPorte High School, and that the expenses of this book are met from the treasury of the Class of ’18, since the Merchants’ Bureau would not allow the merchants of LaPorte to advertise in our book. But nevertheless, the Class of ’18 elected a hard-working editorial staff and they published “The Reflector” as a remin- iscence of the activities and school life of the Class of ’18. PAUL VAN RIPER, Supt. of Schools. A leader among men and young people; one who understood the ways and wishes of his friends; who attended to every detail, and yet capable of doing big things; who was anxious to help, eager to advise and willing to assist. Page live MR. C. E. HARRIS, Principal. He, who has guided us carefully and thoughtfully through our High School life; who has counseled and advised; who has criticized and reprimanded; whose influence will be felt in later life; who has won the respect and admiration of all who knew him. Page seven MISS AIM EE L. JOHNSON. A. B. Instructor in History and Civics. Moline High School. Moline. Illinois. Wisconsin University. 1913. MARY BETH STEVENS. A. B. Columbus High School. Columbus. Ind. muiana University. 1917. MAUDE ELIZABETH REYNOLDS, A. B. MAUDE WATKINS. A. B. Richmond High School. Richmond. Ind. New Market High School. New Market, Earlham. 1910. Indiana. Indiana University, 1914. Indiana University. 1914. Page eight MILDRED FA VILLE. Ph. B. Bradley Polytechnic Institute. Peoria. III. Chicago University. 1911. MR. LEROY NIELSON. A. B. History and Economics. Minnesota College. Minneapolis. Minn. University of Chicago. AGNES V. ANDERSON. A. B. La Porte High School. La Porte, Indiana. Augustana College. Rock Island. 111., 1905. H. P. KELSAY. A. B. Amboy High School, Amboy. Indiana. Earlham, 1912. Page nine F. H. SIMONS. A. B. School of Technology, 78. HARRY B. I MM EL. M. A. Commercial Instructor. Goshen High School. Goshen. Ind.. 1888. Tri-State College. Angola. 1902. South Bend Business College. 1908. Valparaiso University. 1914. IN MEMORIUM. MISS RUTH PRITCHARD. A beloved member of our Faculty. Loved by all who knew her. Died April 5. 1918. MR. S. R. WELLS. A. B. Butler High School. Butler. Indiana. Otterbein, 1914. MR. ISAAC L. CONNER. A. B. Instructor Physics. Botany. Gen’l Science. Lagor High School, Lagor, Indiana. Purdue University. Lafayette. Ind.. 1895. MAPLE BYERS. Instructor in Domestic Science. Franklin High School. Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana. Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana. Pase ton S. R. WELLS MISS AIMEE JOHNSON H. B. iMMELL MISS MAUDE R E YNOLDS OF THE F. H. SIMONS miss agnes Anderson The faculty in LaPorte High is one of great variety. Its character is everything from frivolity to piety. The heights in its do vary from six feet down to four, The ages vary also, but of that we know no more. Some of them are married, some don’t care a jot; Some of them wear glasses, some of them do not; Some of them are females, some the other sex: Some of them have left us, others come to vex. But in order in the future that of them we may remember, Let’s pick out each’s oddity since the beginning of September. The first one that we think of is our worthy Mr. Harris. The first time that we looked at him he almost seemed to scare us, But after finding out his ways, that is, “figuritively speaking.” He caused us no more deep regret, his aid was our chief seeking. HARRIS MISS MA U DE L. WATKINS CONNER MISS MARY BE T H STEVENS H P. KELSA Y Page eleven Three of them did leave us and of them we’ll ne’er forget. Mr. Bravy, with his cheery smile, his word of “do your best,’ Mr. Connelly, with his fondness for all things that tasted sweet, Miss Nowland, with whose English one never could compete. These three did leave our High School and of them we will repeat, That their help to us in High School benefits in life will reap. To take their places, came these two, Miss Johnson, Mr. Nielson. The former is quite “homelike’’ and the tallest in the squad. The latter is so recent that we haven’t gained his fad. Of other teachers we’ve a host, in fact there are so many That to walk around the school halls without bumping one is funny. There’s Mr. Wells, whose fluent tongue does that of girls surpass, And who’s so deep that oftentimes he’s the only one that laughs. Across the hall is Kelsay, the coach of all the teams, Whose handsome face did always gain the fair sex’s glowing beams. Mr. Immel is a business man and has not time for jokes, In fact he is so busy that he usually provokes. Now of all teachers that can keep a room without frequent commotion, Miss Anderson sure takes the cake and not a word is spoken. Mr. Simons teaches people how to draw and how to paint. Miss Pritchard tries to keep us from saying that word, “ain’t.” Miss Stevens, who from Indiana U just graduated, And who, from care and worry is freely emancipated, With giggles and with laughter she teaches French and Spanish, And when she starts to talk why then your speaking hopes just vanish. Miss Reynolds teaches pupils just how to “sprechen deutch,” She teaches them with earnestness and with a plaintive voice. Mr. Conner is the midget, and he teaches Seniors Science. He owns a farm some place down south, which he tills with stern defiance. He is a very single man and ’tis said, he’ll never wed. We hope, howe’er the day will come when he’ll yield and then be led. Miss Watkins teaches English, what to say and how to say it. Miss Faville teaches music, what to play and how to play it. Now Mr. Hefflin teaches one to saw and plane and file. Miss Wertman shows the girls just how to cook and bake and “bile.” All these compose the faculty, a group both short and tall, Through four long years they’ve helped us within the schools four walls. And now that we are leaving them to fight fate single handed, We know their teachings on our hearts have thoroughly been branded. Their faces and their oddities, their whims and all their likes Will always be, on land or sea, with us on all our hikes. Page twelve But there I did forget one person who always did concern us And that is Mr. Holmes, the superintendent of the furance. Sinca this poem first was written, Death's hand has had its part, Miss Pritchard’s life away was taken; Her life has lost its art. We’ll ne’er forget the place she held, Of honor and esteem. Among the students of LaPorte High, Her iile a gem did seem. EDGAR JOHNSON, ’IS. CASES. Oh. yes. Karl and Kit Haverly, To cut them out don’t try. Because they're thick as they can be. Just speaking ’tween you and I. When you come right down to cases. Just speaking ’tween you and I. There's many a case of good judgment, In our dear old La Porte High. Ever hear of Solly and Nora? They say for one the other would die, And perhaps they do love each other, Just speaking ’tween you and I. There’s Gorden and Doris, true lovers. And you know that the cards never lie. But they say they’ll get married. Just speaking ’tween you and I. Here’s another pair. Kloe and K. Guyer, And often you can hear them sigh. “1 wonder where my sweetheart is,” Just speaking ’tween you and I. That’s right, there’s Lauretta and Olie, They’re always together. O my. I’d not be surprised if they’d soon be engaged. Just speaking ’tween you and I. Yes. there’s Schenck and Maebelle H. It’s mushy as custard pie. But I think it is too good to last. Just speaking ’tween you and I. There’s Edgar and Jessie, of course. Tho’ Jessie is somewhat shy. But no doubt she will out grow that soon. Just speaking ’tween you and I. Take Dave and Eileen Chaney, No I won’t make you cry. But their case is realy pathetic. Just speaking ’tween you and I. And for Florence there is Millard. Who is always hovering nigh. Because he really likes his little girl. Just speaking ’tween you and I. Ask Leon about Mabel Jones, Ask Mildred E. about Garland Spry, Ask Don about Miss Buckell, Just speaking ’tween you and I. Ask Jocko about Katherine H. Ask Theo about his tie. Ask Howard about his Helen dear. Just speaking 'tween you and I. Ask Kenneth about Miss Florence G., They’ll get there by and by. Ask Mabelle W. about Sidney B., Just speaking ’tween you and I. Now I consider myself fortunate, Please don’t ask me why. No matter what the name. They are all the same. Just speaking ’tween you and I. A. H. ’18. If Walter Hahn was lost, would Marvel Hunt? If K. Haverly froze and became stiff, could Pete Bender? If Marian Leliter turned red, would Jessie Brown? If Eileen was to be taken prisoner, would David Lin-Guard? If the Seniors wished to fly another flag, would Don Me-Dare us? If Bob Swan had a book, would Theo Reeder? Pago thirteen CAN YOU GUESS WHO? A man there was who like the girls An instructor sedate was he. He talked all day about beats (?) and whirls, And how plants and vegetables should be. One day two girls and he went out to farm, And work at it hard all day, And when the sun no longer did burn. They decided no longer to delay. Since both the girls bicycles rode And he, poor man, had none. One of the girls offered to increase her load, And ride him, just for fun. So they started out, with an unsteady gate, With the poor man badly scared. But they bumped along at terrific rate Till a ditch they both did share. The girl retained her seat with ease But he, poor man, fell down. Then the other girl his pains to ease, Offered to ride him to town. Again a start for town was made. And with very marked success For this time they no more falls had But hardships, nevertheless. Down Lincoln Way they wended their way Which was crowded with people many, For in the city there was a parade that day And for them no room was any. Of all the parade which was very pretty This scene was best of all. And all the people who were in the city Waited expectantly for a fall. Their expectations were soon fulfilled In a very alarming way When bicycle and both riders spilled Ker-plunk! in the middle of Lincoln Way. Then the poor man, badly fussed, Took to his heels in alarm, And he said, after brushing off the dust, That he would ride no more from the farm. M. J. S., ’18. Page fourteen “SLIVERS.” GORDEN A. SILVEY. English Club, ’17. Business Committee, 'IK. Basketball, '18. Track. '18. Military Training, '18. Second Class Play, '18. One cannot know everything. FRANCES E. BEHRNDT. FRAN. Patriotic League, T8. German Club, T7. “Quite reserved but dependable. MILDRED CERISE EVORY. “MID.” English Club, '17. Red Cross, '18. Oh fair and fickle maid, you are anything but staid. ARTHUR L. HOFFMAN. “ARBIE. Oratory, '16, '17. Track, '15. Junior Four Minute Man, '18. Second (’lass Play, '18. German Club, '17. Discussion, '15. “Let us have peace. MARY E. JESSUP. MARY. Patriotic League. 18. Red Cross, ’18. Second Class Play, '18. “Imbued with the sanctity of reason. HOWARD J. WATSON. WATSO.” Miliatry Training, ’18. German Club, ’17. English Club, '17. Born for success he seemed. Page sixteen DORIS I. POWELL. •‘DIP. Red Cross. '18. Secretary Girls' Community Garden. '18. ‘High Might she has and wit at will.' MERRIL S. HUGO “HUGO. Track. ’18. “I have missed the endearing elegance of female friendship. RALPH S. GLOYD. PARMER. Military Training. '18. “How wise you look—but how disappoint- ing. JESSIE LUCILLE DANRUTHER. DAN. Debate. ’18. Red Cross, '18. “The mildest manners. The greatest heart.” KARL M. GUYER. “GUYER.” Basketball. '18. Track, 'IS. Military Training. '18. Second Class Play. ’18. “What should a man do but be merry. MAEBELLE GRACE WALLERSTEIN. “MAEBELLE.” Red Cross. '18. German Club. ’17. English Club. ’17. “Her music vibrates in the memory still. Pag� seventeen EDGAR N. JOHNSON. JOHNSON. Military Training, T8. Oratory, T6, T7, T8. Discussion. T7. Debate, '18. German Club, ’17. Treasurer, ’16. President, ’18. Senior Quartette, '18. Assistant Editor, T8. Treasury First Community Garden. T7. Operetta, ’18. Second Class Play. '18. Four Minute Man, ’18. Small but mighty—believes in doing things right.” H. ETHEL YOUNGSTROM. YOUNGIE.” Red Cross, 18. Silence is a true test of virtue.” • • ARDENE R. HATTELL. ARD.” Calendar Editor. Second Class Play. ’18. Military Training, ’18. 1 would rather have a fool make me merry than to have experience make me sad.” FLORENCE PAULINE PICKARD. FLORENCE.” German Club, ’17. Patriotic League, 18. She who scorns a man must die a maid.” LORIN W. LINARD. MOSE. Senior Quartette, T8. Operetta. ’18. Second Class Play, ’18. Military Training, T8. Treas. Second Community Garden, ’18. Whate’er he did was done with so much ease.” MARIAN KATHERINE WILK. MARIAN.’ Social Committee. ’17. Patriotic League, 18. Red Cross, '18. Her power lies in her knowledge.” Page eighteen- GLEN EDWARD MAGNUSON. “OLE.” Track, ’15, 16, T7, T8. Basketball. '17. Class President, '16. Social Committee, '17. Military Training, T8. German Club, ’17. Second Class Play, '18. A loyal, just and upright gentleman.” MILTON J. SALLWASSER. “SOLLY.” Finance Committee. T6. President, '17. Treasurer, '18. Basketball. '16. ’17. '18. Track, ’17. Sergeant Military Company. '18. First and Second (’lass Plays. '18. English Club. '17. Operetta. ’18. Senior Quartette, '18. Four Minute Man, ’18. Business Manager Annual, '18. “He was stout of courage, strong of hand, bold was hi3 heart, and restless was his spirit.” NORA T. SMITH. “SIS.” Red Cross, ’18. Patriotic League. 18. “Ready to work, ready to play, ready to help whomever she may.” KATHERINE HELD. “KATT1E.” Literary Committee. '15. First Class Play. ‘18. Oratory, '15. Associate Editor. “She’s a terror for her size.” DAVID W. LINGARD. DAVE.” First Lieut. Military Company. '18. President Class, ’16. Second Class Play. ’18. “God bless the man who invented sleep.” • • • • • V MILDRED JULIA LLOYD. “LLOYD. Patriotic League. 18. German Club, ’17. “There is one modest, kind and fair. Page nineteen DORTHEA A. FESSENDEN. ••DOT.” Red Cross, ’18. English Club, T7. “There is a sprightly maid we all know very well.” WILLIAM KENNETH SCHICK. “ K E N N.” Second Lieut. Military Company, ’18. German Club. '17. English Club. ’17. Finance Committee. T8. First and Second ('lass Plays. '18. “The sweetest hours that e’er I spend are spent among the lasses. Oh!” MABELLE M. HENOCH. “MAEBELLE.” Oratory, ‘16. Red Cross, T8. “Ripe in wisdom was she.” JOHN LATHAM. “JOCKO.” Bugler. Military Training, 18. First Class Play. ’18. “Pride goeth before a fall.” KLOE M. KIEFF. “KLOE.” Seereatry and Treasurer, T7. Literary Committee. T8. Dramatic Editor, ’18. Second (’lass Play. ’18. Patriotic League, 18. Red Cross. ’18. “Joyous as morning, thou are laughing and scorning. HARRY ALLEN SCHENCK. SCHENCK.” Military Training. T8. Vice President. 15. Business Committee, ’18. Basketball. T5, TO. 17. ’18. Oratory. T8. , Second Class Play. ’18. “Forsooth he was a worthy man with all.” Page twenty MARJORY B. SCHAFER. “SKINNY.” English Club, ‘17. Red Cross, '18. Patriotic League, 18. “On her tongue is the law of kindness.” FLORENCE H. LOW. “FLO.” Finance Committee, 16. Literary Committee. '17. Social Committee. '18. English Club, '17. Patriotic League, 18. Second Class Play, '18. Operetta, ’18. “In her alone 'twas natural to please.” E. MILLARD SMITH. “SMITTY.” Discussion. ’18. Debate. ’18. Editor-in-chief Annual. ’18. First Sergt. Military Company, '18. Social Committee, ’17, '18. Operetta. T8. Senior Quartette, ’18. Four Minute Man. ’18. First and Second Class Plays, '18. ‘Here is a man of excellent pith, whom fate tried to conceal by naming him Smith.” KATHERINE HAVERLY. “KIT.” Vice President, '16. Social Committee, '18. Business Committee. T8. First Class Play, ’18. English Club. 17. “What was I put in the world for if not to talk?” HOWARD A. L. TEWS. TEWSIE.” Military Training. T8. Social Committee. ’18. Assistant Business Manager. TS. First Class Play, '18. “Honor the man who is prudent, and a stu- dent.” LEON M. BENDER. “PETE.” Basketaball. 16. T7, ’18. Vice President. ’18. Social Committee. '17. Military Training, ’18. “Thou hast no winter in thy heart.” Page twenty-1 me EDWIN SCHOLZ. “ED.” President First Community Carden, ’17. German Club. 17. English Club, ’17. Second (Mass Play. '18. “For every why he had a why fore.” MARIAN F. LELITER. “LEE.” Patriotic League, 18. Red Cross, '18. Pres. Girls’ Community Garden. '18. Second Class Play, ’18. She moves, a Goddess, and looks a queen. FLAUDE IONE LOSEY. “PLAUDE.” Red Cross, '18. Patriotic League. 18. “There is nothing ill can dwell in such a temple. •!• DWIGHT ARTHUR NEWELL. “DWIGHT.” Military Training, ’18. Second Class Play. ’18. “And so he pursues the even tenor of his EDNA M. TON AG EL. “EDNA.” Red Cross, '18. “Brevity is the sole of wit.” .j. DON M. M EDARIS. “DON.” German Club, ’17. English Club, ’17. Oratory, ’16. First and Second Class Plays, ’18. Work when you must, but play when you Page twenty-two GEERT TIRMA. “TIBBIE.” Basketball. '16. T7, ‘18. Military Training. ‘18. “To chase monotony he uses his brain. ETHEL H. JACKSON. “JACKIE.” Patriotic League. 18. Red Cross. '18. Second Class Play. 18. “The mildest of manners with the bravest of mind.” ALICE L. SCHULTZ. “ALICE. Red Cross, ’18. “Few things are impossible to diligence. KARL PAUL LINK. “CHAS. Pres. Second Community Garden, ’18. First and Second Class Plays, ’18. Track. '16. T7. Basketball. ’18. German Club. '17. English Club, ’17. “Though vanquished he can argue still.” GENIEVEVE KATHERINE RUMLEY. “RUMLEY. German Club. ’17. Red Cross, -’18. • Patriotic League, 18. “With a heart and hand to help everyone. RALPH L. EVENBURG. “EVEN.” Military Training, ’18. Up from the meadows, rich with corn.” Page twenty-three MARY TERRY. “MARY. Vice President, '15. Reception Committee, 16. “Mary, Mary .quite contrary. MAURICE W. LA HEY. “DOCK. Track. ’17. T8. Military Training. '18. Sincere, honest and hard-working. LOUIS EUGENE HAVERLY. “GENE. Military Training. ’18. “A man with a purpose but seldom heard. MARY RUTH BUNCE. “BUNCEE.” Red Cross. ’18. Patriotic League. 18. English Club. ’17. “Silence at the proper season is wisdom.” EARL W. LONN. LONN. Captain Military Company, '18. Track, '17. '18. Basketball, ’lb, ’17, ’18. “The business of my life is pleasure. JESSIE L. BROWN. “JERRY.” Instructor in Red Cross, '18. First Class Play, '18. Social Committee, '17, ’18. Literary Editor. Girls’ Glee Club. A quiet pleasing manner wins many friends.” Page twenty-four JOHN I). DUCHOISSOIS. “JOHN D.” German Club, '17. English Club, ’17. •‘That what he will he does.” LAURETTA HEUSI. “CUTIE.” President Patriotic Leauge, ’18. Social Committee. T8. German Club, T7. Second Class Play. 18. “A merry heart maketh a cheerful coun- tenance.” GERTRUDE ELIZABETH HOPE. “GERTRUDE.” Patriotic League. 18. “They accomplish much who diligently toil.” HOWARD GARWOOD. “GARRY.” “There surely must be some hard work in him for none has ever come out.” CORNELIA BEBECCA MACK. “CORNEE.” English Club. T7. Red Cross, ‘18. Patriotic League. IS. “She has a voice of gladness and a smile.” THEO. EMERSON PRINCE. “PRINCE.” Military Training. T8. And but himself admits no parallel.” Page twenty-five Red Cross. '18. “A little spark makes a great flame.” THE SENIOR CLASS SONG. 1. The school time, the school time will soon he oer; Life's battles, hard battles will soon appear. The school days, those dear days. Days of no more. CHORUS— _ lTI . 0 . . Good bye old High School, our LaPorte High School. Our learned guardian for four long years. We’ve tried our best, to make the rest Believe in faith, truth and honesty; Our Red Cross iris, our khaki boys Have done their part for LaPorte High. We'd fight for. we'd die for our LaPorte High. The Class of One Nine One Eight. 2 The green and the white flag will ever uoat It stands for the best class in fame's great hall; Its deed will, at all times, ne'er be remote, It’s sons—they will never fall. 3. And when in the future we look back then To LaPorte. the High School and all things there, We ll think as alumni of school days 'gain Of the class of nineteen eighteen. (To the tune of “My Little Dream Girl”) M. T.—K. H. Old Mother Hubbard, Went to the cupboard, To get some gasoline, She lifted the latch, And struck a match, And since she hasn’t benzine. Eugene Haverly in Latin, acting as critic: She had more dates than were necessary. Page twenty-six The Class Will We hereby in the presence of those who are present, present the prop- erty which remains in the hands of the present Senior Class. In order that these presents which will be presented presently will be properly ap- preciated, we wish to say in presenting these presents that they are pre- sented with malice toward none and charity for all. To Richard Richter, the PARTY of the FIRST PART, from Edgar Johnson, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented the doubtful honor of the presidency of the next Senior Class. To the next Civic Class of Miss Johnson, the PARTY of the FIRST PART, from the present Civics Classes, is presented advice as to the use of the new invention of Kenneth Shick’s called “The Noiseless Gift of Gab” which must be used extensively in the above mentioned classes. To Emery Petering, the PARTY of the FIRST PART from Jocko Lath- am, PARTY of the SECOND PART is presented first, his affectionate Kitty, second, an English Grammar with reference to page 11,907, which gives in detail “how to be IT with three girls as the object.” To Jeanette Rosenthal, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from Katherine Held, PARTY of the SECOND PART is presented a shovel of coal to help run the next Senior Class. To Isaac Conner, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from Marian Leliter and Doris Powell, PARTIES of the SECOND PART is presented a tandem bicycle, in order that he will not have to accept doubtful joy rides from only too willing girls. To Lillian Fara, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from The Senior Class, PARTY of the SECOND PART is presented an invitation to a party where her dresses can meet her toes. From Eugene Haverlv, PARTY of the SECOND PART is presented Katherine Haverly to anyone who wants a red aunt. To Katherine Safford, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from Katherine Held, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented a book on cloth conser- vation. To Miss Anderson, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from the Senior Class, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented a Gum Receptacle to be placed outside of the door with the significant sign of “Safety First.” To Harry Northam, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from Earl Lonn, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented a book, “How To Be Pro- Vogt.” To the High School, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from David Lin- gard, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented a treatise on “Being Tardy and How to Get Away With It.” To Lloyd Zimmerman, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from Ralph Gloyd, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented his spacious smile. To M. B. Stevens, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from Katherine Hav- erly. PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented her pet giggle. I’ago twenty-seven To Clarence VanVactor. PARTY of the FIRST PART, from Glen Magnuson, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented a book on “The Dis-cuss and How to Thow It.” To C. E. Harris, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from the Senior Class, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented a toy house with a 1918 flag so he can take it down without janitorial assistance. To William Nutzman. PARTY of the FIRST PART, from Eugene Hav- erly, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented his famous back bone. To Bessie McGowen, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from Maebelle Henoch, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented a book on “Dates and How to Ditch Them.” To Carroll Orcutt, PARTY of the SECOND PART, from Carl Guyer, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented a case of the Kieff family. To Hynes Pitner, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from the Senior Class, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented a napkin so that he will not have to wear such enormous ties. To C. E. Harris, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from Karl Link, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented his largest size of gum shoes. To Miss Johnson, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from the Senior Class, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented the exclusive use of the third day in the week, namely, Tuesday. To Dorothy Farnum, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from Dorothy Fes- senden. PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented her advertising ability. To Speed Parker, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from Pete Bender. PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented a speedometer. To Harry Northam, PARTY of the FIRST PART from Maebelle Hen- och. PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented a very efficient powder puff. To Bergen Theurwachter, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from the Senior Class, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented a search light so that he will not have to wear Tokio ties. To Dick Russell, PARTY of the FIRST PART, from Earl Lonn, PARTY of the SECOND PART, is presented his long shanks. IN WITNESS whereof, we, THE SENIOR CLASS, have hereunto set hand and seal the fourth day of June, in the year One Thousand Nine Hun- dred and Eighteen. KATHERINE HAVERLY, Chairman, E. M. SMITH, LAURETTA HEUSI, ARDENE HATTELL. Elderly Person: Can you spell cat? Boston Kid: Pardon me, sir, but evidently you are laboring under a mis-apprehension. I am a properly educated child and I am totally at a loss to understand the idiosyncrasies of senility which lead nonagenarians to propound such elementary questions to a normal mentality of six years. Page twenty-eight History of the Class of 1918 In the year 1914, in the fall, A new life we started, one and all. The eighth grade forever we left behind, And in a new pathway began to wind. How frightened we were, and oh! how small We felt when we entered the Assembly Hall, We could hear our hearts go pit-a-pat, While in that room of knowledge we sat. But soon we began to feel at home, As we will tell in the rest of this poem. One day, in the Assembly, we were told That a Freshman meeting we would hold. Oh! how those Seniors did laught and clap. But we were brave and cared not a rap. Poor Mr. Connelly was put in charge But he couldn’t manage a class so large Finally to order we were brought And first to a president gave thought. Into that worthy office stepped Dave. A then, mo't bashful but gallant knave. To be our class treasurer we chose Loran Linard whom we knicknamed “Mose.” Our finance member was Florence Low, And oh! how busy we kept Flo. In case the president couldn’t preside We chose Harry Schenck known far and wide. E’en then his oratorical power Was recognized, as a summer flower. For literary committee we did choose Vera Mauritz, who quaked in her shoes, When upon the platform she first stood. But even so, the program was good! One day to have a party we planned The jolliest party in all the land. To keep it a secret we tried quite hard, But for a Freshman ’twas hard to guard. ’Twas held at the home of Winnifred Orr, Though there were plenty of eats galore. Yet when the time came for us to eat, The Seniors had come and made their retreat. At last that year did draw to a close, And from their offices passed Dave and Mose, Fage twenty-nine Ole became our president now, Katz Haverlv was his helper too. Our finance member now was Solly, Full of fun and awfully jolly. Our secretary-treasurer was Edgar J., Who handled our money in a splendid way. Katz Held looked after the Friday fun And took care that ’twas all well done. Once again a class party we had For lower classmen ’twas quite a fad. Out to Kingsbury this time we went, And a most enjoyable time we spent. The Hendersons surely could entertain And our fun through the evening did not wane. Later for a novelty we did plan, That every girl should choose her own man And to Mildred Evory’s for a party go: As it was leap year, don’t you know. We started then in our Junior year; Our high school to us had grown very dear. The task of electing officers new Was of course the first thing for us to do. Our good friend Solly ro3e a step higher And carefully guided us through the mire Of our Junior year, which proved a success From the very first time he made an address. Harry Schenck filled the vice-president’s post, The fact of which we are proud to boast. The next highest officer was Kloe Kieff Who. of our money was commander-in-chief. Our literary member that year was Flo, Under whom our reputation did grow. Walter Putnam was the finance king, And many praises to him did we sing. For Junior Reception expenses to meet, The girls all prepared something to eat; These were sold in a grocery store And thereby we made several dollars more. We also gave dances to add to our pile Which grew so large that we all did smile. One great success was the Christmas dance. As we predicted from the very first glance, It certainly was a fine affair, As all those remember wfho were there. All of this money we stored away, Until the Junior Reception day, On which it was most lavishly spent, For only the Juniors and Seniors went. Of all past affairs ’twas the greatest indeed, As everyone you know, has agreed. This was the climax of our Junior year, And we were the ones the rest were to fear, Now we were Seniors, the mightiest of all And the rest of the students quaked at our call. Leaders were we of the whole high school. For at last we had mastered the Golden Rule. This year Edgar was chief engineer And helped us along with a head very clear. For vice-president we elected Pete, Who, with Edgar our troubles did meet. Solly was put in charge of our bank And very well did fill this rank. Our literary member now was Kloe, With ours, other programs had no show. In charge of finance we put Kenneth Shick, Who, to his position with honor did stick. To open the new season with a good time, (Not many people committed the crime Of staying away that wonderful night), When we gave a reception, merry and bright. At Christmas time we offered the chance For everyone to attend the dance, Which we did try to make great and grand, For music was furnished by a splendid band. We showed our talent in another line And really people said, Twas fine. We gave with success, “It Pays to Advertise.” And from that play much did we realize With which, we would print after tradition An annual, the height of our ambition. This play was so good, we were asked by men For the Red Cross benefit to give it again. We planned just one more class party to hold; To have it out-doors it was far too cold So at Genevieve Rumely’s to have it we planned And we made enough noise to beat the band. A very good program was rendered at first, And applause broke forth, burst after burst. Page thirty-one We played many games, of which “Winkum was one” And altogether we had loads of fun. To celebrate the arrival of the new suits The boys all wore their uniforms and boots; The girls wore Red Cross head-dress, one and all And everyone danced at the Military Ball. To finish up the year at graduation, Again we glorified in our reputation, “The County Chairman,” written by George Ade, At the Madison, we successfully played. In this every Senior did take part. And the audience was thrilled right from the start. To Mr. Van Riper much praise is due. For he is the one who coached us right through. And now we must draw this poem to a close, But we are sorry, as you might suppose, For now our pathways will far apart wind, From the high school day’s which we’ve left behind. D. I. P. and M. F. L., ’18. The Happy Hunting Grounds, from where we came to make our History in the High School. Theorem: To prove that a lazy dog is equivalent to a sheet of lined writing paper. Proof: A lazy dog is a slow pup; a slope up is an inclined plane; an ink lined plane is a piece of ruled writing paper; therefore, a lazy dog is equivalent to a sheet of ruled writing paper. I’aKe thirty-two JUNIORS Hynes Pitner—President. Kathryn Safford—Vice-President. Marvin Danielson—Secretary-Treasurer. Eileen Chaney—Member of Literary Com- mittee. Louis Schumm—Member of Financial Com- mittee. Colors—-Purple and Gold. Personnel. i Delmar Anderson. Ruth Bielefeldt. June Blumenthal. Helen Bowman. Hester Bowman. Ruth Briscoe. Eileen Chaney. Marvin Danielson. Marian Earll. Ella Goetz. Mildred Gooden. Bernice Henry. Florence Johnson. Cornelia Kelso. John Klassen. Marian Lahey. Florence Mathews. Virginia Meissner. Hope Norton. WJlliam Neutzman. Josephine Parrish. Emory Petering. Manon Proud. Hynes Pitner. Richard Richter. Jeanette Rosenthal Kathryn Safford. Harry Schnable. Orplia Schumaker. Louis Schumm. Grace Sharpe. Bessie Shinitzky. Dorcas Sipf. Bergen Thuerwachter. Elizabeth Travis. Marguerite West. Dorothy White. Helen Wilk. Marie Wise. Marie Wise. Cecil Wright. Velma Cannon. Eva Downing. Ralph Walker. NOTE—These names are according to credits at the beginning of the school year. Pago thirty-three SOPHOMORES John Huffman—President. John Hamilton—Vice-President. Lloyd Zimmerman—Secretary-Treasurer. Margaret Saffrod—Member of Literary Com- mittee. Harry Northam—Member of Finance Com- mittee. Personnel. Bernice Bennethum. Florence Boklund. Elmer Brockman. Bessie Brodacki. Clarence Bunce. Ward Dawson. Flroentine Decker. Dorothy Farnam. Gladys Garwood. Dorothy Gerbrick. Olive Glassman. Ellis Grover. Lillian Hamlin. John Hamilton. Cecil Hattell. Ruth Hickman. Esther Hicks. Ethen Hiley. Julian Mack. Don Guyer. Myra Holmes. Linda Hood. Irene Hoover. Ralph Hornbeck. John Huffman. Conrad Johnson. Dorothy Kabelin. Winifred Kanney. NOTE—These names are according to Edward Kaplan. Robert Keller. Louise Kieff. Naomi Kilnowitz. William Krausgrill. Walter Link. John Magnuson. Francis McTigle. Harry Northam. Florence O’Brien. Carroll Orcutt. Helen Palm. Paul Parker. William Phalen. Helen Phillips. Russell Roberts. Iva Rogers. Richard Russell. Margaret Safford. Florence Schenck. I owell Shaw. Raymond Sheriff. Donald Shick. Irwin Tafel. Osborne Wilkenson. Ora Young. Myrtle Louden. Charles Wilson. credits at the beginning of the school year. Page thirty-four FRESHMEN Earl Smith—President. Clarence Van Vactor—Vice President. Ruth Henry—Secretary-Treasurer. Florence Parker—Member of Literary Com- mittee. William Hahn—Member of Financial Com- mittee. Personnel. Franklin Behrndt. Laura Bell. Frances Benson. Grace Bilderback. Lucy Black. Lola Blakeman. Lucille Brink. Gertrude Cole. Lloyd Cooper. Clarence Culver. Helen Culver. William Dahne. Raymond Doublebar. George Duehoissois. Lillian Fara. Eileen Fitzsimmons. Bernice Flocd. Esther Fritzen. Lawrence Gaekle. Harold Gaul. Ralph Guenther. Leona Gustafson. Stephen Hall. William Hahn. Marjorie Flans. Nelson Hazzard. Chester Heald. Doris Henoch. Ruth Henry. Hope Hess. George Hess. George Heusi. V' ora Maws William Hilgendorf. Floyd Hoffman. Ralph Hoffman. Ray Horn beck. Kathryn FForton. Marvel Hunt. Norman Jaeger. Robert Jessup. Robert Johnson. Ray Jones. Russel Kabelin Florence Kadow. Mary Kaska. Harold Kale. I ester Kukow. (’herie Keith. Winnifred Lahey. Andrew Laure. Raymond Leets. Carl Linard. Norman Lindstrom. Evald Lingren. Cevilla Line. John Lloyd. Elise Low. Marjorie Low. Emma Luchsinger. Katherine Martin. Marston Miller. Bessie McGowen. Ethel McGuire. Edwin Meier. Ralph Moore. Mildred Marian. Ellen Munson. Evelyn Munson. Dorothy Naylor. Lillian Oberem. Viola O’Connell. Florence F’arker. Helen Bauer. Myrna Paul. Earl Paul. Ralph F’eoples. Elise Pease. Reginald Pendelton. Carl Planet. Earl Planet. Marjory Powell. Kitty Proud. Nona Quigley. Harley Reese. Theo Reeder. Joseph Robuski. Haviland Ross. Magdeline Rudman. Cornelia Rumely. Dorothy Scholl. Neal Sheldon. Irene Shepherd. Beatrice Sheridan. David Shinitzky. Eva Smith. Earl Spencer. Jessie Spoodledorf. Herman Stark. Edith Steen. Robert Swan. Eloise Tag. Merlin Tews. June Thomas. Frances Troper. Pearl Troy. Clarence Van Vactor Alvin Vandewalker. Mauretta Wellman. Harry Wednt. Forest Wiesjohn. Harrie Williams. PaKG tHrty-five Mildred Wing. Albert Wolf. Maude Wolf. Wellington Yates. Grace Caulkins. Minnie Williams Marry Swlscher. Nitina Gammon. Mid-Year Freshmen. Edna Anderson Bernice Clark. Annie Collins. Vera Ebel. Helen Moist. Arthur Nelson. Ruth Philips. Elletha Pieplow. June Russell. Paul Schrieber. Blanche Thaldorf. Mabel Tvrrel. Leona Wendt. Cyril Wolf. Lauretta Grandstaff. Walter Hahn. Orville Ifland. Lester Kelso. Francis Kuehne. Alfred Lewis. A FRESHMAN HOLD. “Mr. Senior, I fear you are growing old, I plainly see lines on your brow. For saying so, pray do not think I am bold, For to you I would always bow. “But the fact is, you look quite worried of late, In your hair I see streaks of gray, But perhaps its because you can hardly wait For that great graduation day.” To a Senior, thus spoke up a Freshman bold; So bold that by rights he should die; But the Senior, who really was growing old, Gazed upon him with a steady eye. His gaze penetrated right into the heart Of the Freshman with so much nerve, But e'en then the youngster did not depart, He would not from his motives swerve. “Mr. Senior, please answer me this,” he said. “Although so much knowledge you hold, Why do you so often stand on your head? Don't you really think you're too old?” To this sorrowfully the Senior replied: “Young Freshman, just take this advice, Your knowledge will never be multiplied, If summersaults you sacrifice.” “In the days of my youth,” he rambled on, “I feared it might injure the brain; But now that Miss Johnson has proved I have none, I’ve started to do it again.” So saying, the Senior went on his way, With a smile flickering on his face. Perhaps he was thinking of the far off day When that Freshman would be in his place. —D. I. POWELL, '18 Page thirty-six ItERARY Pago thirty-seven A Masquerade Mix-up '‘But how will I know you in all this crowd?” pleaded Jim Rankin to the girl on his left with a coaxing and almost impatient voice. “You silly, don't you think you would know me in Egypt, as long as we have known each other?” But down deep in her heart, Sarah Allen secretly hoped he would not. For in this manner Sarrah and her dearest chum, Helen Mathews, expected to take revenge on those “awful” boys, Jim and his pal, Dick Roberts. For had not those boys just that morning offered them, forgetting that it was that revengeful day, April the first, the most delicious and tempting chocolates? And were not their poor tongues still burning from that first greedy bite? It was with Jim especially that they were to get even, for though both boys were at the root of the evil, it was out of his hand that they took the candy and too, it was Jim that was always joking- ly bragging that he could never mistake Helen for Sarah, or Sarah for Helen. Although Sarah and Helen were by no means related, their similar appearance was often times quite confusing to strangers. At the last minute (since that morning’s escapade) they planned to dress alike in Spanish costume at the annual ball given by the Seniors and see if they couldn’t fool that “big-headed” Jim for once. “Remember,” whispered Sarah, as a last warning to Helen in the dressing room before they parted, “You must always be just disappearing as I come in view and try your best to act like I do.” With that Helen left her friend and started into the large and splendid- ly decorated hall, which she herself helped to decorate that very afternoon. The ffoor was quickly filling with great throngs of people dressed in every imaginable costume. Luckily for the treasury the whole school seemed to be turning out to this quite novel function for that school, a masquerade ball. Soon, a tall figure clad in the garb of a soldier, a very common costume nowadays, came up to her and whispered in her ear, “Sarah?” Here was her chance! “Jim?” she replied. With that he seized her arm and led her across the hall. “Come on over under this palm, I want to confide a secret.” Seated on a bench, half-hidden, ’neath a huge palm in one corner of the room. Jim began, “Say, Sarah, of course you know next Tuesday is Helen’s birthday. Let’s have one big and swell surprise on her. She’ll never find out a thing.” Could poor, innocent Jim have heard the sudden gasp from Helen and the funny tone with which she answered, “Let’s do it,” most likely he would not have added that last sentence, but Helen, seeing Sarah coming toward them suddenly forgot something and disappeared in the opposite direction. “Oh Jim. have you my vanity bag?” panted Sarah, “I’ve looked high and low. I’m sure I had it on my finger when I left you.” But a vanity bag was far from Jim’s thoughts. Who was this girl, Page thirty-eight surely this was Sarah. No, it couldn’t be, for that other one was Sarah, he knew, no—oh dear, now' he was in a fix. Darn, those old masks, anyhow! What was the sense of wearing such stuff, just to cause a lot of trouble for a fellow. What he said aloud was, “Come on, let’s dance, I’m about crazy.” “Wait just a minute,” answered Sarah, “I’m going to take one last look. Miss Martin wants a report of the expenses,” and with that she was lost in the crowd. Having found her bag, Sarah met a soldier near the door. “Oh, here you are, come on Jim, let’s dance, it’ll be all over if we don’t hurry. I’m as cross as a bear.” Immediately they were caught in the crowd and whirled away. “Jim, if you dare step on my nice new slippers again I’ll slap you. My, but you’re a rotten dancer tonight. What’s the matter with you?” But Jim said nothing and struggled on, stepping again on the dainty new slippers. This time the girl kept her promise and the unlucky fel- low received a none too soft pat on the cheek as they danced behind the palms, hidden from the rest. Again nothing was said, but who was this impertinent person who dared slap him, bawl him out and worst of all ask him to dance with her! She certainly was crosser than a bear. Five minutes later, at the time of unmasking, Sarah Allen found her- self in the arms of her Spanish Professor, Senor James Castello. “Oh-h, I beg your pardon,” she fumbles. “I thought you were Jim Rankin. I didn’t mean to slap you.” When alone, “Oh-oh-oh, what shall I do? Will he fail me now? If Jim finds this out I never will hear the last of it. If I could only see Helen for one little minute.” The next day Helen and Sarah, strolling down the ball met Dick and Jim. “Do you think your pretty slippers will fail you in Spanish?” teased Jim. But thanks to Helen, who saved the dav by retorting, “say boys, my birthday’s next Tuesday. How about having a big swell surprise on me? I’ll never find out a thing!” MARION LELITER, ’18. Nurse Girl For a Week Peggy Jane Sherwood was spending an enjoyable afternoon with her dear friend, Constance Merrill. Peggy-Jane was an heiress and it seemed that she was tired of the usual fops, wanting to have a friend to care for herself alone and not her money. As the girls sat on the comfortable porch and talked with Mrs. Merrill, a messenger brought a telegram to her. She read it through hurriedly and said, “Whatever shall I do? You know Dick went to the city today on business and now he wires me that he has been called to Denver. He wants us to come in to go with him and the train leaves at 7:30. Oh my! I’ll have to leave here at 4:10 and its a quarter to three now.” Pago thirty-nine At four o’clock a trunk all packed went down to the station and Con- stance and her mother were ready to depart as she kissed Dicky, Jr., good- bye and, for at least the tenth time, she gasped, “Oh I forgot all about Marie, this is her afternoon and evening off and she won’t be back until about eleven o’clock. What sha------” but she was interrupted by Peggy- Jane. “Connie, dear, don’t worry about that, I’ll stay with Dicky tonight, myself.” as she picked up the scattered belongings of Constance. “Oh Peggy, you are a dear—I don’t know what I would do without you—here’s the taxi now. Be sure to look after my Dicky boy and, oh yes, if that book agent comes again tell him I have left the city and not to bother us again,” said Mrs. Merrill, as the taxi rolled away. “Me go too,” a small voice said and Peggy-Jane looked down to a very wistful-eyed Dicky. “Why Dicky, you don’t want to go, you are going to stay home with me and hear a lovely story.” She drew him upon her lap and was in the midst of a very interesting story when a young man with a suitcase and book under his arm, came up the walk. “Oh! that awful agent again,” thought Peggy. “I beg your pardon, is Mrs. Merril at home?” he asked politely. “No, she has gone away and she told me to tell you that she did not want the book, and not to bother again,” she answered quite crossly, for Dicky was squirming around in her lap impatiently waiting for the con- tinuance of the story. “But I-----,” he began, but was interrupted by a loud thump followed by a scream. Dicky had squirmed until he had fallen from her lap and down the steps where he lay in a little heap. Peggy-Jane hastened to his side, but the tall book agent was there before her. Lifting the child in his arms he laid it gently in the hammock. “Get a cloth and some cold water, immediately,” he said, taking off his coat and rolling up his sleeves. She ran to obey and returned quickly and together they brought the child to consciousness. “We must hurry and get him to bed and you had better send for the family doctor.” The man seemed very able to direct and Peggy willingly left to serve. The doctor soon arrived, relieving all anxiety, by saying that Dicky’s wrist was merely wrenched and nothing serious was to be expect- ed. Dicky soon fell asleep. As they walked down the stairs she thought for the first time that she didn’t know him, not even his name. He was that bothersome agent but he certainly had pleasing manners and he was good looking. “I don’t know how I can thank you—I don’t know what I would have done without you,” said Peggy, looking into his handsome brown eyes. “I guess you have not taken care of children long, have you? Is this your first case? You look so young------.” “Why I—what?” she started bewilderingly. “But,” he continued, “of course a nurse has a great responsibility and I am sure that Mrs. Merrill will understand.” I’age forty Peggy-Jane gasped—he thought her a nurse maid, and she was an heiress! Well its wasn’t so strange, she had on a simple blue dress and a white apron such as a nurse girl would wear which she had put on when helping Constance and her mother pack. She started to explain, but something within made her decide to leave matters as they were. “Well thank you again for what you did—but I don't know your name ' she added, as he was about to leave. “Deane, Roger Deane. I shall be here all week at the hotel and I’ll drop in tomorrow to see how the little fellow is. Good night.” After he had gone she telephoned home saying she was spending the night at Merrill’s and then she went to bed. time I heard of you, you were in South America,” cried out Constance. And Peggy Jane, to her utter astonishment, saw Constance run to Roger’s arms and kiss him. She soon regained consciousness, but she hadn’t ex- pected this so soon, indeed she thought that Constance would be somewhat surprised at finding her engaged to a book agent. Constance, I have an- other surprise for you. I’m engaged to the dearest nurse girl in the world,” said Roger, and after all the explaining was over Roger discovered that Peggy was an heiress and Peggy found to her amazement that Roger Deane was not a book agent but Constance Merrill’s favorite cousin and that he was a millionaire. Peggy-Jane was sorry that her fun in playing the nurse maid would soon be ended, and as the taxi drove up, she said, “There’s the Merrills, suppose I’ll have to tell them I’m engaged.” An so it happened that the Merrills found them lost to the entire world but themselves. “Well Roger Deane, where in the world did you come from, the last time I heard of you, you were in South America.” Peggy-Jane soon re- gained her consciousness, but to her utter astonishment she saw Constance Rogers. She hadn’t expected this so soon, indeed she thought that Con- stance would be somewhat surprised at finding her engaged to a book agent. “Constance, I have another surprise for you. I’m engaged to the dearest nurse girl in the world,” said Roger, and after all the explaining was over Roger discovered that Peggy was an heiress and Peggy found to her amazement that Roger Deane was not a book agent but Constance Merrill’s favorite cousin and that he was a millionaire. “And to think,” said Constance, after the excitement was all over, “that each of you crazy kids have always wanted to find someone who would love you for yourself alone and not for your money. Well I hope you’re both satisfied.” They looked the part. “Didn’t I tell you we didn’t want any more books and that you should not bother any more?” said Peggy-Jane with an evil look in her eye. “Yes,” answered Deane, “but you know book agents always are per- sistent chaps and I succeeded in making one little nurse girl take a life subscription.” F. L., ’18. Linard: Say Mari, do you like pop-corn balls? M. Low: I don’t know, I never attended one. Page forty-one Page forty-two He Got the Job Charles Edward Briggs and Frank Paul Chatmore were very good friends. On this late June afternoon they were riding around the parks in Charle's Mercer. They had graduated from the High School a little more than three weeks ago. At that time they had been glad that school was out and that they could rest, but the novelty of “resting up” had worn off and they were talking about work, lines of work and their future. It seemed that both boys had a certain line of work they thought they would like, but they had changed their minds about that now. They didn’t know what they wanted to be, but they decided to begin right away and try something. “I tell you, ‘Chat,’ ” went on Charles, as they turned on to Main street, “this thing of running around with girls, and doing nothing now when we should be losing no time in getting started on our life’s work, is all bunk.” “You’re right.” agreed “Chat,” half unbelievingly. “I tell you what we’ll do,” said Charles, as he stopped his car in front of the Chatmore home, “after the party tonight we’ll leave those girls alone until we get started on our career.” “Agreed,” said “Chat,” shaking hands with Charles. “I will call for you at 7:30,” called back Charles, “and we’ll go out to- gether for our last good time,” and with a merry “so long” Chat went into the house to dress for dinner. The next morning the boys happened in to the office of Arnold Brandei, who was an old friend of the two families. They told him what they had said the night before and after thinking for a few minutes Mr. Brandei said: “I need a man to go abroad who can speak the continental languages, and I believe in competition, so I'll send you both over to Europe for four years and pay all your expenses, at the end of the time I’ll select the one who knows foreign languages the best.” The boys were overjoyed and in the course of a few days set sail. The four years were soon up and they again found themselves in the office before the “Boss.” Charles had gone to two universities, taken up courses in French, Italian, Spanish, German, Swedish, Portuguese and Finnish. His linguistic knowledge was large and his accent correct. On the other hand, “Chat” had just traveled around, but he could carry on a conversation with anyone and wake them into animation. “Chat,” his employer asked him, “you took no regular course of study, you were here, there, and everywhere, but how did you gain such a power over the languages ?” “Oh,” explained “Chat,” “that’s easy, every where I went I made love to the ladies.” He got the job. Charles became a professor in some little jerk-water college and was never heard of again. E. M. SMITH, ’18. Page forty-three Stalled at Culver With merry good-byes to the girls and rooters of LaPorte, the Basket Ball team left the High School on its journey to Culver. We reached as far as the station without mishap, but there we found that the lunch pre- pared for us in the Domestic Science Department had been left behind. So Pete and Solly were appointed as the committee to run like the dickens after the “eats.” They got the lunch back in record breaking time, but their efforts were of little avail as the train was reported one hour late. After a very long hour had been spent in waiting, the train came poking into the station. We all climbed aboard, and settled ourselves in the comfortable seats of the Lake Shore coach. But we were soon inform- ed by Professor Harris (acting coach) that we must precipitate ourselves out of the coach which was already in motion because he had been inform- ed by the conductor that we would not be able to make connections at South Bend. A mad scramble for suit cases and overcoats then ensued. Some- how or other we all found ourselves seated in snowbanks by the track side in less time than it takes to tell about it. The only difficulty experienced in getting off was when “Double” (mascot) refused to jump from the coach, but was finally persuaded to do so by Ole who gave him a push which landed him in a snow bank with Ole following closely. We then resumed our siesta waiting for the “Leave early and walk” which was as usual late but it finally backed into the station and we all piled aboard seating ourselves in the comfortable (?) seats of the con- venient (?) coach. Plymouth was reached at length where we found the Culver train waiting for us. Marv Danielson was in a very big hurry to reach the train but his speed brought him to disaster for he landed in a large snow bank with his two suit cases along side. After digging Marv out we climbed aboard the still more luxurious coach of the Vandalia line and resumed our journey to Culver. After a long ride we finally reached Culver in a whirl of snow with the temperature going down every minute. Wre rambled about the back lots of Culver for a while and finally land- ed at the place where we were to play. It was a small “ramshackle” build- ing situated on a hill and exposed to the wind and snow on all sides and had been formerly occupied by horses “a barn, in other words.” The gym our was on the top floor of the story and a half building, directly beneath the eaves. The size of the floor cannot be given exactly but to give you some idea will say that Ole had a hard time turning around and Marv was considerably bothered by bumping his head on the ceiling. The game was finally commenced after waiting in the cold for over an hour was quite exciting during the first half but became very uninterest- ing during the last when LaPorte fearing lest they contract pneumonia from the ice box put on a burst of speed and completely swamped Culver by the score of 43 to 19. The main incident of the game was when Pete, lying on the floor made a basket by bouncing the ball off the ceiling. Ole was also considerably kidded by the femine rooters. Page forty-four With light hearts we trampled through the blizzard which was then raging, to the station, there we received the very joyful information that the train was two hours late. Father Harris then informed his cold and shivering children that he would lead them to a hotel at Culver, which was about one mile distant. Ole and Pete refused to go saying that they would wait for the train. So we left them there and also our suit cases for the kind-hearted souls had offered to carry them back home for us. And then began the tramp to the hotel. This tramp had any forced march of Na- poleon's beat, and even such fellows as Double and Guyer were all in when we reached the hotel. After registering we all went to bed. The only trouble experienced in the hotel than night was with the cold which seem- ed to penetrate right through the walls of the hotel and also with the cold lady clerk who tried to keep warm by bawling out the fellows all through the night. The next morning found the squad left with very little money in the hands of Solly, for Father Harris had made up his mind during the night to return home with Pete and Ole, who had been waiting for the train all night. After eating breakfast we held a council of war and finally decided to walk back to the station. When we arrived there we were informed that there would be no train until that night. We then retired to the grocery store across the street which constituted our haven of rest, our feeding place and our place of general good time in Culver. In order to pass the time away and obtain a little money, the funds were running very low, Solly succeeded in staging a game with Culver Military Academy. So immediately after dinner (luncheon) the team, under the leadership of Lonn, began its journey down the railroad tracks through the drifts and cold (the thermometer standing at 26 degrees be- low) to the Militarmy Academy, which is situated about three-fourths of a mile out. This journey was accomplished with much difficulty and con- siderable hardships. But we reached the Academy and succeeded in up- holding the honor of the LaPorte High School, even after going through sufferings which the team had been subjected to. The score wos 42 to 25, in favor of the Military Academy. The Academy was very generous and Solly succeeded in getting enough money from them to pay for one night's lodging and two meals. If the journey out to the Academy had been tedious the trip back to the grocery store was torturous. Double was half carried and Marv stumbled in about five minutes after the rest had arrived. In order to keep our faces from freezing we had to tie our handkerchiefs around our heads and pull our caps down as far as we could. It was a tired, cold and hungry group of fellows who entered the old grocery store that night. Solly succeeded in obtaining a place to sleep near the grocery store, so immediately after supper we all retired to our lodging place. If it had been cold in the hotel it was more than cold at this place. The only way one was able to get any sleep at all was to curl up like a ball and duck your “nut under the covers. Lonn and Solly were considerably handicapped in Page forty -five this by the presence of Double who occupied the center of their bed. Sunday morning appeared cold and bright but with a considerable moderation in temperature. The fellows were all hungry, as usual, so we went over to the grocery store and succeeded in helping the lady in getting us a little breakfast. One of the fellows was dispatched to the station to find out when the train would arrive and he returned with the sad news that the train would not arrive until that night. So we preceded to amuse ourselves as best we knew how. Some of the activities which were re- sorted to were: shoveling snow, sweeping the grocery store, playing cards, playing with the cat. eating candy, drawing pictures and running about in the snow. In this manner the long Sunday was passed. Sunday evening we received the expected, but still almost maddening news, that there would be no train until Monday morning. With heavy hearts and shattered hopes wre decided to walk back to the main part of Culver. Solly went to see the Superintendent of Schools when we arrived, for funds were alarmingly low and the prospect of spending the night out in the cold did not especially appeal to the bunch. The superintendent suc- ceeded in establishing us in the hotel for the night but only after we had promised the lady clerk to behave ourselves. We were all settled in the different rooms, some of the fellows were half undressed and some wholly undressed when a lonely “toot-toot” was heard. In the mad scramble to get down stairs that followed, Solly fell downstairs. Double came down with Father Harris small (?) pajamas wrapped around his neck ,and Neutzie practically dressed on the way down. On calling up the station we were informed, by the station agent, that the train we heard was merely the work train and that it would not carry passengers. With some sick souls we all lay down in the lobby to think things over, but our thoughts were of no consequence, so we all turned in for the night. Without exception the bunch slept like logs and rose refreshed in mind and body. We journeyed back to the station after eating breakfast at the hotel. There we were informed that a train would arrive about noon. The news was so joyous and overwhelming, that it was hardly be- lieveable, so Marv and Neutizie started on a stampede in the snow. Of course we all followed and after sporting about on the ice of Lake Maxin- cuckee and getting our feet wet we retired to the grocery store for dinner. Then we returned to the station and waited for the train. Thanks be to the Gods, the train finally came rambling to the station. With cheers and hoots of joy we piled in and began our joyful trip home. We reached South Bend at three o'clock, and were able to catch a train immediately for home. I may say that it was with feelings of pleas- ure, contentment and ecstasy that we greeted old LaPorte and we all said to ourselves, “there is no place like home.” M. J. S. '18. Doris Powell: Say, why do you have that radiator on your car? Howard Watson: Why, to keep the engine warm, of course. Page forty-six Memories The time has come and the hour’s at hand When we must look into the future. Look into the distance away from the land, Away from the High School’s nurture, Away from the school days of joy and of mirth, Away from the tutors and books And into a life full of problems of worth A life with its hooks and its crooks. Away from the friends that we’ve held so dear, Away from our school day throng And into a world that is large and severe, A world with a monetary song, A world in the midst of a red reeking war, A war for the life of justice, A world of which all we’re living for Is to make our lives true lives of service. The world is like a tumultuous sea. Our lives are the ships upon it, To be guided, be it to starboard or to lea, By the winds of God’s Great Sonnet. The waves on this sea are unusually high, Dangerous rocks their crests do cover. The waves fortell that trouble is nigh And hide the hopes that hover. But if on this ship we have a strong crew, Of “honesty, service and trust,” The ships will glide over those waves of blue And mount over rocks of lust. Our ship will no longer be hindered by trouble, Our ideal will be before us. We’ll fight with our might for all that is right, For that which is pure and glorious. We’ll overcome waves of sorrow and sin, We’ll surmount rocks of disappointment, We’ll guide our sails to catch the wind To the harbor of thorough enjoyment, To the harbor where lays our success in life, A harbor of achievement, A lasting terminal after the strife, A place of peace and serenement. I’age forty-seven And after the ship has safely sailed through, And the ideal is attained, We can look back over our life anew See what memories have remained. We will look back to old LaPorte High To the class of one nine one eight, To the days which then will seem so nigh, After our battle with fate. To the days of friendships and classes, To the days of schools and books. We'll remember then the lasses Who gave those friendly looks. We’ll think it over ponderingly. It seems just like a dream, And yet, after sitting wonderingly, It’s not as far off as it seems. Yes those high school days were days of fun. Days ne’er again to be seen. But oh! how I wish I could just see one Of the class of nineteen eighteen. —EDGAR JOHNSON, ’18. Once I was a Junior, Now a Senior grave, Walked around and always frowned, Looking very brave. Once I was a Senior, All is over now; Wifie rocks the baby And I milk the cow. The conscientious Freshmen work, To get their lessons tough, The Sophomores shirk—the Juniors flunk, The Seniors—oh, they just bluff. Once i was a Freshman And now I am a Soph. Pretty soon I’ll graduate, And then I’ll be a Prof. Once I was a Sophomore, Now a Junior wise; Next year I’ll be a Senior My head will hit the skies. Page forty-eight Page forty-nine The First Senior Play On Wednesday, January 23rd, the Senior Class of 1918 presented, “It Pays to Advertise.” at the Central Auditorium, under the direction of Sup- erintendent Paul Van Riper. That the play scored a smashing hit and was a grand success was shown by an appreciative and large audience of nearly 650 people. The play was put on in such an excellent way as would do justice to professionals. A well chosen cast under the careful and pro- fessional coaching of Superintendent Van Riper, resulted in a cleverly act- ed and well staged play, showing to the best advantage the superior dram- atic talents of the Class of T8. The play was so cleverly acted and staged that the class was asked to repeat it as a benefit for the local chapter of the Red Cross, which it gladly consented to do. So on Monday, February the 18th the play was again presented at the Central Auditorium, and was again enthusiastically re- ceived by a large and appreciative audience. The total receips of $110, were turned over to the local chapter which extended its heartiest ap- preciation and thanks to the Class of 1918. Story of Play. The play opens in the office of Cyrus Martin, the soap king. Mary Grayson, a strictly business woman, is the private secretary to Cyrus Mar- tin and is in love with his son Rodney. By a contract with Mr. Martin, Mary agrees to induce Rodney to go to work. As prearranged, father comes in storming and tells Rodney to leave his house, and then with some ingenuity Mary at last succeeds in starting him out for himself and her, as he expressed it. At this time Ambrose Peale, an advertising en- thusiast. convinces Rodney that it pays to advertise, so together they decided to lick father and buck the soap trust. William Smith, an old family friend aids in the financial line, together with a French countess, who contracts for French rights of “13 Soap” in “old Paree.” The second act is the office of the “13 Soap Co.,” and McChesney, the collector, pays one of his repeated visits, things are going badly in a financi- al way, but the countess is to arrive that day with a check for her rights. Ellory Clark, the son of a rival magnate, is sounded as to possible purchase of shares but is found to be absolutely broke, and with the Count- cess’s arrival comes “gloom,” for she suddenly proves to be a fake. Negotia- tions as to the purchase of the business is opened with Cyrus Martin but is unknowingly spoiled by Mary. In the third act, things seem more favorable on the strength of an order from Marshall Field Co., which was instigated by Cyrus Martin. And to the surprise of all Marshall Field Co. find that all the soap is sold in a few days at the price of a dollar a cake, due to the sensational advertis- ing ideas of Peale, and they send their representative, Miss Bronson, to ar- range for future orders for this wonderful soap. Martin, Sr., shuts off the supply and because of the inability to fill out the order a sale of the trade mark is pending, but before this transaction is closed, Mary adroitly Page fifty convinces Martin to buy out his son on her own terms. He finally does this and agrees with Rodney and Peale that “It Pays to Advertise,” and the play ended with Rodney really working for Mary. THE CAST. Cyrus Martin, Millionaire Soap King Rodney Martin, Son of Cyrus Martin Ambrose Peale, Advertising Agent Ellery Clark, Rival Millionaire’s Son Mr. Smith, Fried of Cyrus Martin - McChesney, Collector - Johnson, Butler - Mary Grayson, A Business Woman Countess de Bureau, A French Lady Marie, French Maid - Miss Bronson, Representative from Marshall Field’s Karl Link Milton Sallwasser Millard Smith Don Medaris Howard Tews Kenneth Shick John Latham Katherine Haverly Katherine Held Florence Low Jessie Brown Karl Guyer: What you got there? Bill Nutzman: Some pictures of Butler College. Guyer: Is that where they learn to be butlers? Mr. Harris: What were you late for? Arbie Hoffman: School, I guess. Page fifty-one The Minstrel Show In the fall of 1917, Mr. Kelsay did decree, That all LaPorte High divided be. The division made, the sides were named, The Orange and Black, and each to become famed On the field of basket ball, each team must show, That in this sport, it is superior to its foe. Two long and weary months they struggled. And with great skill first place they juggled For, well were they matched and led The Oranges, with Solly, the Blacks, with Ole at their head. At last the Oranges did prove themselves the worthier foe, And Capt. Ole did proclaim, that they be favored with a Minstrel Show, And all Central Hall should decorated be, In honor of this unique and entertainly spree. So on the appointed night, all did here adjourn, The mysteries of this black faced cast to learn. With “Ole” as interlocutor, and his cast of sixteen on the stage arrayed. The scene was in a cabaret suitably laid. And the show had at last begun When all assembled this black faced group a song had sung. A melodious song and a clever, graceful dance, Were given by the Gold Dust Twins, “Dave” Lingard, and Roy Frantz. And Jocko Latham with a song did entertain. Followed with some jokes by Mose, “Jr.” with a world wide fame. Then on the mandolin, guitar and ukelele, Dick, Millard and Hines Did very pleasingly give some Hawaiian and patriotic lines By Mabel Jones and Millard Smith some duets, By Russell Lingard a dance and then some jokelets. But the applause of the audience broke forth pell-mell When “Mose” sang, “I don’t want to get well.” With the grand chorus by the entire company, the curtain fell. And then over all there seemed to be cast a peculiarly reverent spell, For the curtain again did rise, only to reveal. All standing in salute of Old Glory, in patriotic zeal. Thus the show did end and the chairs were cleared away And this assemblage danced ’til the break of day. The success of this grand affair, for success it surely was Was to Capt. Magnuson, the leader due. So we salute you, Capy Ole, for the satisfactory way, In which you and your black-faced crew carried off the day. KLOE KIEFF. Page fifty -two The Second Class Play The second and last play to be given by the class of 1918 was given at the Madison Theater, May 31st. It was put on with great success and again the credit is due Mr. Van Riper, who coached the cast, and Mr. A. J. Beriaurt from the Metropolitan School of Music at Indianapolis, who helped Mr. Van Riper put the cast in shape for the performance. This play was different from the first in that it took all of the class to fill out the differ- ent political scenes, thus making it more of a class play. SYNOPSIS OF PLAY “COUNTY CHAIRMAN.” The time of the play is in the early eighties. The scene is laid in Jefferson Count, Indiana. The county chairman, Jim Hackler and Judge Rigby have been rivals since early manhoood when they were rivals for the hand of the present Mrs. Rigby. Judge Rigby won her over his rival by unfair means. At the opening of the play Judge Rigby and a ward of Hacklers, name- ly, Til ford Wheeler, are opposing candidates for election as Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson County. To complicate matters, Tilford Wheeler and the daughter of Judge Rigby are very much in love. W’heeler promises the girl that he will not make any personal attack in this campaign against her father. Judge Rigby has as his ward an orphan girl, Chick Elsey. Chick’s fa- ther has recently died and left her a small sum of money which Rigby has failed to turn over to her. Hackler finds this to be true and expects to publish the dishonesty of the Judge as a campaign document to help Wheel- er defeat Rigby. Mrs. Rigby, however, makes such an appeal to Hackler that he suppresses the story. In the meantime Judge Rigby challenges Wheeler to a joint debate on the political issues of the day. Wheeler, on Miss Rigby’s account, refuses. Then at a political rally, at which Wheeler is present, Rigby makes such an attack on Wheeler wrhich is so severe that Wheeler loses his head and does make a personal attack on Rigby in violation of his promise to Miss Rigby. The campaign finally ends in the triumph of Hackler and the election of WTheeler. The love tangle of Lucy and Wheeler straightens out and all ends happily. A large number of minor characters are introduced, vdiich adds much local color to the play. A minor love affair between Chick and Juppiter, and a flirtation between Whittaker and Lorena Watkins furnishes amuse- ment and lightness to heavier parts of the story. THE CAST. County Chairman ------- Karl Link Tilford Wheeler...........................Milton Sallwasser Judge Rigby ------- Dwight New’ell Joseph Whittaker ------ Millard Smith F'ago fifty-three Jefferson Briscoe Uncle Eck Harry Cleaver Sassafras Cal Barcus Robert Prewitt Chub Amos Whitney Clabe Averton Dawson Montgomery Jupiter, Leader of D. C. Mrs. Rigby Lucy Rigby Lorena Watkins Chick Elsey Tilly Drum Corps Edgar Johnson Don Medaris Arthur Hoffman Loran Linard Kenneth Shick Glen Magnuson Ardene Hattell Edwin Scholtz Karl Guyer Gordon Silvey Harry Schenck Mary Jessup Kloe Kieff Laurett Heusi Dorthea Fessenden Ethel Jackson PRINCESS CRYSANTHEMUM. The “Princess Chrysanthemum,” an operetta with a cast of thirteen and a chorus of forty was presented by the High School students, April 5th. There were thirty-one musical numbers in solo, duet, or chorus form and the operetta with its amusing plot, effective action, appropriate costumes and stage settings, and good musical numbers delighted the large audience, which filled the Auditorium. Both the cast and Miss Faville, the coach, deserve much praise. Miss Faville, particularly directing the musical numbers, Miss Watkins’, the verbal part of the play and Miss Stevens the dancing. The proceeds went to the purchase of sweaters for the basket ball team. Cast of Characters. Emperor What-For-Whi .................................Millard Smith Prince So-Tru ...............................................Milton Sallwasser Prince So-Sli ...............................................Marvin Danieison Court Chamberlain Top-Not ............................Loran Linard Saucer-Eyes, the wizard cat...........................Edgar Johnson Princess Chrysanthemum ...............................Florence Low Tulip June Blumenthal Toto Yum Yum Du Du Maids in Waiting Elizabeth Travis Bessie McGowan Katherine Horton Fairy Moonbeam........................................Marvel Hunt Attendants to the Emperor............Jack Powell, Henry Luchsinger The Japanese Maidens and Sprites, dressed in suitable costumes, were very effective and added much to the charm of the operetta with their vocal and dancing selection. SYNOPSIS. ACT I—Emperor's Garden ACT II—Care of Inky Night ACT III—Same as Act I rage fifty-four Richard Richter Millard Smith Hynes Pitner Jessie Danruther Louis Schumm S. R. Wells Edgar Johnson Our Debating Team On December 15, 1917, the Pentagonal Debate League of Northern Indiana was formed, at a meeting held in LaPorte. The members of this league are the Plymouth, Mishawaka, Michigan City, Elkhart and LaPorte High Schools. Mr. Wells, of our own High School, was elected president of the league. A bronze shield was awarded to the league by Mr. A. J. Hickey, of this city. This shield is offered as a trophy to the winning team and in order to become the permanent property of a school it must be won for three consecutive years. LaPorte came to the front with its two teams. A debating team was a new thing in the LaPorte High School, but the teams, under the efficient coaching of S. R. Wells, presented some fine material. LaPorte’s teams won all of their debates and now the Hickey Trophy hangs on the west wall of the assembly room for a year, at least, and we hope that a better team is produced in the next two years so that the trophy will remain the permanent property of the LaPorte High School. We started out by win- ning it the first year and now it’s up to every student to see that it stays in the hands of the LaPorte High School for the next two years and then to become its permanent property. The members of the teams were as follows: The affirmative squad was composed of Edgar Johnson, Captain, Hynes Pitner, Jessie Danruther, with Margaret Saffrod as alternate. The negative was composed of Louis Schumm, Captain, Millard Smith, Richard Richter, with Louise Kieff as alternative. The question for debate was: “Resolved, That a Practicable Initiative and Referendum is Desirable For Indiana.” Page fifty-five On March 5th, the affirmative team debated with Mishawaka’s nega- tive team at Laorte. The debate was very interesting and Mishawaka presented a good team but LaPorte won by a unanimous decision. On the same night the negative team sojourned to Elkhart to debate with the Elkhart affirmative team. They were met at the station by a delegate of the school and were conveyed to a boarding house where they enjoyed a big feed. After which they were taken to a church where the debate was to be held. The church was well filled and the debate was carried out in good form, LaPorte’s team winning again unanimously. After the debate a light lunch was served in the basement of the church. Just ask the negative team what they think about it,—they certainly agree that they had a royal reception and all say that it’s a real town. On March 22nd the affirmative debated at Michigan City, winning by a two to one decision and likewise the negative won its debate at LaPorte against Plymouth with the same decision. A great deal of credit for the success of the Debating League and LaPorte’s two teams is due to S. R. Wells, as president of the former and coach of the latter. INDIANA STATE DISCUSSION. The Indiana Discussion League contest for the thirteenth congres- sional district was held in LaPorte, April 12th in the Assembly Room of the High School. The question for discussion was: “What Should be the Policy of the United States in Financing This War?” The contest was one in a series under the direction of Indiana University. Contests were held in the various districts to choose representatives to represent their respective districts at the final State Contest. The contestants were: Miss Grace Beck, of Nappanee, representing Elkhart county; Silas Warner, of Warsaw, representing Kosciusko county; Page fifty-six Paul Jackson, of South Bend, representing St. Joseph county; Miss Doris Hinckley representing Starke county and Millard Smith, of LaPorte, representing LaPorte county. The judges from the Froebal School at Gary, Valparaiso University and the East Chicago High School, rendered their decision in favor of Paul Jackson, of South Bend, who represented the thirteenth district in the final State Contest at Bloomington. Mr. Wells, of our own faculty, who was chairman of the State League for the thirteenth district presided at the meeting. ORATORY. Two representatives of the LaPorte High School were chosen, by con- test, held at the Central School Auditorium. Wednesday, May 8th, to take part in the oratorical contest under the auspices of the Northern Indiana Track and Oratorical Association to be held here Saturday evening, May 18. Edgar Johnson, who has achieved a considerable reputation locally as an orator, was the choice among the boys, and Miss Ruth Briscoe was de- clared the best among the girls. The contest was to decide who was best fitted to represent the local High School and the contest was well attended. Musical selections were rendered by the Girls’ Glee Club and the meeting began with the singing of the Star Spangled Banner by the audience. Judges were Prof. Holder- man, of the South Bend High School, Prof. Farrell, of Notre Dame, and Prof. Hamilton, of Interlaken. Miss Briscoe, who won first place among the girls in reading, gave the selection, “Out of the Depths.” Naomi Kilnowitz, who won second honors, read a selection entitled “Patsy.” Other contestants among the girls were Dorothy Kabelin, Florence Schenck and Olive Glassman. The judges spoke especially of the ability shown by the girls. Johnson’s topic was “National Apostasy.” Harry Schenck won sec- ond place. His topic was “The Knight Among the Nations.” The only other contestant among the boys was Arthur Hoffman, whose subject was “The American Infamy.” The contest for the honors in Northern Indiana will be preceded in the morning by an elimination contest which will limit the number of speakers in the evening to six, three in declamation and three in oratory. Nora stood on the bridge at midnight; And the color left her cheeks And on the shoulder of Solly’s coat, It staid for over a week. Little drops of acid, Little chunks of zink Put into a test tube Make an awful—odor. Page Hfty-aeven EDITORIALS THE STAFF OF “THE REFLECTOR” E. Millard Smith ................... Edgar Johnson ...................... Katherine Held ..................... Milton Sallwasser................... Howard Tews......................... Florence Low........................ Leon Bender ........................ Glen Magnuson ...................... Kloe Kieff.......................... Lauretta Heusi and Katherine Haverly Lorin Linard ....................... David Lingard ...................... Ardene Hattell...................... Jessie Brown ....................... .............Editor-in-Chief ...........Assistant Editor ...........Assistant Editor ..........Business Manager Assistant Business Manager ............Literary Editor .............Athletic Editor ..Assistant Athletic Editor ............Dramatic Editor ..........Activities Editors .................Joke Editor .....Assistant Joke Editor .............Calendar Editor .................Art Editor YOUR COUNTRY’S CALL. This nation is just beginning to take an active part in the present war, and when war stares into the face of a nation she turns to her stalwart young men to shoulder arms for the nation’s cause. In the situation now facing the American nation the young men of our country will be the ones who must step forth and do their duty. This state of affairs is an unusual one and strikes direct at our homes. The course of a year’s time will probably find some of the present members of the LaPorte High School enlisted under the flag, and others distributed over the country acting in the nation’s welfare. Students of the LaPorte High School be true to your nation and its principles, make your nation as well as your school proud of you. We all cannot be soldiers and go to war but every one can help in his individual way. We all can and must buy Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps but to the business of war are related hundreds of necessary pursuits which must be occupied in order that they may be able to supply the na- tion with the necessary supplies. Now here is where those of the Class of ’18 and other people who stay at home can aid the county’s cause. The thing to do it this: devote your efforts along the lines which will help your nation and in this way you will be individually fighting for your country’s cause. Help with a willing mind ar.d encourage all to do the same. The final act is before the Senior. His High School days are almost over and for some this will bring great joy and to others it will bring sor- row. But the end opens up a new period and brings something greater and Page tifty-elght broader to those who will see it. High School is just the beginning. So Seniors, look ahead and grasp your opportunities. Plan to continue your education, for in the next few years it will be the educated man who forges ahead of all the others. Education is your ladder, and with the substantial rounds which you make out of your experiences you will reach success clear and defined. Work with all your energy and seek the brightest point of success. Education is your power, experience your path and success your goal. COME ON AND YELL Ras-maroo, ras-marack! What’s the matter with Orange and Black? Zippity, Zippity Zis, boom bah! LaPorte High School. Rah, rah, rah! LaPorte, LaPorte, Rah! Rah! LaPorte. LaPorte. Rah! Rah ! Hoo-rah! Hoo-rah! Bully for old LaPorte! Rah! “Are we proud of our spirit?” “Certainly we are.” What would a High School be without a great deal of spirit? It would be a pepless school, without boosters. We should be proud of the spirit which has been manifested in our High School. But we should not only show it to our athletic teams but also should use it in boosting all other activities, of the school. Be enthusiastic about all things. With a few more clubs and activities on the part of the individual classes, the High School Spirit would reach the height of perfection. We should praise and appreciate our High School privileges. You underclassmen, keep up your enthusiastic spirit and develop it each year so that you can be proud of your school spirit. Boost the L. P. H. S. al- ways. LAPORTE HIGH SCHOOL AND THE WAR. As it has effected all activities and institutions, this great catacylsmic struggle, in which we now have the privilege of taking part, has affect- ed the character and ideals of the students of the LaPorte High School. It has unified our action and purpose, it has brought us into the realization Page fifty-nine that we must concentrate our efforts toward one ultimate goal—the win- ning of the war. And with this purpose in mind the LaPorte High School has seized every opportunity available which had anything to do at all with the suc- cessful prosecution of the war. It has seized them eagerly, and actively, and committed them thoroughly and efficiently. At the close of the year 1917 three war activities were launched. An- swering the urgent call for a greater production and conservation of food the Boys’ Community Garden and Girls’ Canning Club were organized. These two organizations although not gigantic in character, nevertheless had the true, energetic patriotic spirit which was soon to extend through- out the whole High School in the next school year. At the close of the year 1917 the nucleus of the military company was framed. The spirit, which prompted this move, was to be physically fit, to be mentally alert and to be experienced in military tactics if the call for service should ever come. The three activities were merely a small outlet to the whole-hearted support that was to be offered the present administration in the next school year of 1917-1918. The next fall, to begin with, an educational speeding up was practiced by cutting down the school day from six to five hours. The military com- pany was again organized, it being the first in six of the High Schools of the state to organize. Red Cross activities were launched, until every girl in the LaPorte High School was taking part in the making of bandages, etc. A Girls’ Patriotic League was formed, in which the girls made com- fort kits for the soldiers and baby kits for infants in Europe. Knitting clubs were formed to meet after school. The Y. M. C. A. war campaign was heartily supported by the boys and many “earn and give ten dollars” pledges were signed and fulfilled by the boys. Along came the Boys’ Work- ing Reserve and 90 percent of the boys of LaPorte High School immediate- ly joined its ranks. Thrift clubs were organized until every recitation room in the school was formed into a “Thrift Savings Club.” Fellows from the high schools went into neighboring towns and into the local theatres making four minute speeches. Liberty Bonds were purchased. Economy and simplicity in dress was practiced by every pupil in the High School. Boys’ and girls’ community war gardens were again formed and another Girls’ Canning Club was organized. Patriotic meetings of LaPorte were boosted and supported. Every night after school there were classes in Red Cross, Knitting or Military Training. Everything and everyday was war work and everybody, with no exception, was taking part. LaPorte High School is 100 percent actively engaged in war work. The real significance of this 100 percent war work is not that the spirit of co-operation with the administration is evident and that everyone is striving toward the winning of the war, great as this is but is in the fact, that the war is teaching the pupil of LaPorte High School to serve, to sac- rifice and to show a spirit of mutual helpfulness to all characteristics which rage sixiy are bound to leave an imprint and to stay in one’s life forever and which will mean infinitely more to the student than anything else in the world. LaPorte High School can rightly be proud of her war activities, it shows her true metal, her true pep and spirit. It means a great deal to the country as well as to the individual. Her record can hardly be equalled. Let us hope that this work will increase next year. Let us strive to in- crease it as it must be increased. It is not a case of do your bit, but do your best. LaPorte High can do it and she will. A PLEA FROM THE EDITORS. If our “Reflector” doesn’t suit you. Don’t raise your voice too high. For if you think you can do better, Just go ahead and try. To put one out as good as ours, ’Tis far from being a snap, For we have worked many hours, And racked our brains at that. But if you think it’s rotten, Boost it and do not sigh, For truly it is the best Annual Published in the LaPorte High. Come on now and show your spirit, And boost your first “Reflector,” For this book is the result of labor By the hard-working editors. —E. M. SMITH. A Freshman— Milk famine—not fed. Starvation—he’s dead. A Sophomore— Fair one leaves him, hopes fled. Heart broken—he’s dead. A Junior— Went walking, ’tis said. Road hit him—he’s dead. A Senior— Deep wisdom, swelled head. Brain fever—he’s dead. S. R. Wells (in Geometry): You have a good figure, Marven. Page sixty-one THE SENIOR QUARTETTE. The Senior Quartette started out at the first of the season as a trio. This trio was composed of Edgar Johnson, second tenor, Milton Sallwasser, first bass and Millard Smith, second bass, and it made its first debut at the Senior Reception to the High School. When the trio sang “Lilly of The Valley,” with variations, such as “All Around the Mulberry Bush,” the crowd, as well as Bert Connelly, burst into spasms of mirth. The trio soon took on size and volume, by the addition of Jack Wing, as first tenor. This addition completed the construction of the Senior Quartette. The Senior Quartette first sang at a Red Cross benefit and later it made its appearance at the class play, “It Pays to Advertise,” the “Y” Mixer and Friday morning programs. However, the prosperity of the quartette was not to continue, for at the beginning of the second semester Jack Wing severed his connections with the LaPorte High School and consequently with the quartette, to accept a position. The quartette ceas- ed to exist as a quartette and resumed its former shape as a trio. But it did not continue as a trio because a first tenor was found in the person of Lorin Linard. The Quartette made another appearance before the High School in the last Senior program and contributed to the Commencement Exercises by singing a few farewell selections. The success of the Senior Quartette was due to the untiring efforts of the accompanist and instructor, Miss Mildred Faville. It was through her co-operation and efficient coaching that the Senior Quartette was able to deserve the name of the Senior Quartette of the Class of ’18. M. J. S., ’18. GIRLS GLEE CLUB. The Girls’ Glee Club formed by Miss Faville, instructor in music, con- tributed much to the musical programmes of the High School. It was an organization formed at the beginning of the school year and lasted throughout the year. They participated in many Friday morning pro- grammes and many other school activities. Their singing was always ap- preciated. It was mainly through the efforts of this organization that the oper- ette, “The Princess Chrysanthemum,” was able to be presented. They worked diligently, and their effectiveness in the operette was fully recog- nized. Gordon Silvey: Have you “Freckles”? The librarian: I used to when I was young, but they’re all gone now. Gas: I mean, have you read “Freckles”? Librarian: No! mine were brown. Ruth Broscoe: Why was Caesar called the strongest of the strong? Miss Anderson: Well, you see he threw a bridge across the Rhine. Page sixty-two AnTfliT Page- sixty-three The Patriotic League The girls of the LaPorte High School organized a Patriotic League to do their share in this war. They elected Lauretta Heusi as their presi- dent; Ruth Briscoe, treasurer; Elizabeth Travis, secretary. The girls have taken up four lines of work: Red Cross or surgical dress- ings, knitting, soldiers comfort kits and baby kits for the destitute children of France. Every girl in the High School is doing some form of patriotic work. They have already completed twenty-four comfort kits, and twenty baby kits—meaning many hours of hard work. By the end of April, 2,000 gauze dressings had been completed by the Red Cross girls. These dress- ings constitute sponges, three yard rolls, 9x9 rolls, 9x9 squares, com- presses and strips. A great deal of knitting has been accomplished, those completed up to April 4, being 96 sweaters, 4 scarfs, 8 pair socks, 26 wristlets and 7 helmets. It did not take long for the girls of the Patriotic League to see money was needed to carry on their work, so they started the plans for a carnival. This big event came off the first of February. There was something for old and young. It being opened to the public, it was well patronized. In the basement of the Central School were the white-faced minstrels. The girls were dressed in Pierrotte costumes with Nora Smith as the interlocutor. Their dancing and singing, with a few jokes intermingled, were very clever. On the second floor was the vaudeville. This was a take-off on the Senior play, “It Pays to Advertise.” They put this on very grotesquely and amused the people who had seen the original play, immensely. Other amusements on this floor were the Art Gallery, French Show and the movies. In the auditorium was the dancing pavilion costing each couple five cents a dance. The Alice-Mildred Orchestra played for the dancing. On the stage was a picturesque Japanese garden, decorated with many flowers. Small tea tables were arranged in Japanese fashion, and tea and wafers were served. The exhibition table of the Patriotic League’s work, fortune telling booth, a Chinese Laundry and the Antique Bazaar also caused much interest. The girls drum corps succeeded in bringing large numbers to the Well in other words this was a success and a total of $147.65 was cleared, which placed the League on a financial basis. Singing is said to benefit health. Resident of LaPorte: Indeed it does, Miss Howler next door, drives out into the fresh aid every Sunday afternoon. Carnival LAURETTA HEUSI. KATHERINE HAVERLY. Page sixty-four The Boys’ Community Gardens With the spring of 1917 came a great national cry for greater pro- duction in farm products. The LaPorte High School always ready to ans- wer the nation’s call, immediately took steps to the formation of a com- munity garden among the boys. Under the supervision of I. L. Conner an organization of 28 fellows was completed and the following officers were elected: Edwin Scholtz—President. Edgar Johnson—Secretary. Walter Link—Treasurer. The Chamber of Commerce, in order to further the movement, rented about seven and one-half acres of ground at A and 13th streets and donated it to the use of the boys of the Community Garden. The club went ahead in an enterprising manner and after studying carefully methods for treatment of seed, etc., the club met as a unit on May the 17th, to plant the sixty-five bushels of seed potatoes, purchased from John Line. The club was divided into groups of treaters, cutters, planters, etc., and with a spirit that mean business succeeded in putting these sixty-five bushels of seed in the ground in eight hours. Of course the planting of the seed was merely a trivial thing, the care of the gardens was the important item and in order that individual prob- lems might be solved, and suggestions and criticisms offered, the club met weekly throughout the summer in the High School building and an interest was thus kept up in the up-keep of the gardens. The cost of plowing, cultivating, etc., was met by assessments levied on the members in proportion to the amount of ground each had and fines were levied for non-attendance. Credit was given for the work and in- dividual reports were submitted to the supervisor, I. L. Conner. The following crops were raised to the valuation of $700: 450 bushels of potatoes, 225 quarts of hulled beans, five bushels of turnips, four bushels of tomatoes, 20 bunches of radishes, 28 bushels of corn, one and one-half bushels of cabbage, three bushels of green peas, two bushels of sweet po- tatoes. With the slogan “food will win the war” ever before their minds, seven of the boys of the High School again organized a Community Garden this spring. This time, however, the land was not donated by the Chamber of Commerce but this made no difference to the would-be-agriculturists. About five acres on 10th street, between B and E streets were rented from A. P. Andrew and the work was carried on individually instead of collective- ly, as in the spring before. The following are the officers: Karl Link—President. Walter Link—Secretary. Lorin Linard—Treasurer. Acrording to prospects this garden will be as successful as the one Page sixty-six ot 1917. The two gardens, merely show what a group of fellows can and will do when the necessity arises. Their aid in food production will be felt and their work is very commendable both from the standpoint of pur- pose and results achieved. THE GIRLS’ COMMUNITY GARDEN. About the middle of April the girls of LaPorte High School decided that there was no reason why they could not keep up with the boys and have a war garden to do their bit in helping the war along. As a result, for the first time in the history of LaPorte High School and for the first time in the State of Indiana, a girls’ community garden was organized, with Marian Leliter as president and Doris Powell as secretary and treas- urer. About fifteen girls have already joined and more are expected to join. With the help of Prof. I. L. Conner a plot of ground on 15th and L. streets was donated by King Simon. The plot is about thirty feet wide and 500 feet long and is to be divided among the girls, each taking as large a plot as she thinks that she can take care of. Nothing can be said as yet about the nature of their gardens since they have just organized, but there is no doubt that the girls will be suc- cessful for none of the girls are lacking in the necessary pep and snirit for carrying out this project. THE SENIOR RECEPTION. The Class of ’18 opened the school year with a reception for the La- Porte High School. This was the first event of the year and thhe first of any of its kind in the history cf the school. Never before had the Senior Class held a recetion to the High School. A program took uo the early part of the evening. The Senior trio, composed of Milton Sallwasser, Mill- ard Smith, and Edgar Johnson, three Harry Lauders, sang some catchy songs. Edgar Johnson, President of the Class of ’18, gave a talk of wel- come to the High School and a response was given by Hynes Pitner, Presi- dent of the Junior Class, who replied for the other three classes. This re- ception was a good starter for the school year as it put the spirit of co- operation in the heart of every student and thev have turned out with more pep and more of the wonderful High School snirit to all the ensuing events of the year. ALICE-MILDRED ORCHESTRA. The Alice-Mildred Orchesti a, whose name was femine in character, was strictly a masculine organization, composed of Delmar Anderson, ac- companist, Hynes Pitner and Richard Russel, banjoists, and Harry Nor- thern, drummer. The orchestra played for many of the High School dances given dur- ing the school year and also on many of the Friday morning programmes, besides a few other various entertainments. With hard work and energetic the orchestra has become one of the best of its kind in LaPorte. Page sixty-seven Military Training The LaPorte High School is the only school of its kind in Northern In- diana that has military training for its students. The officers who drill these boys are students who have attended the Culver Military Academy. They have done a great deal in arousing the interest in this organization. The school board very generously purchased wooden guns which are models of the Springfield rifle as has been used in the United States army. It was decided by the boys to purchase uniforms which they received the second week in April. This organization was presented with $100 by a prominent business man to assist the boys who could not afford to purchase their own uniforms. Two bugles were presented to the company by E. J. Lonn. This reveals a new interest taken by the citizens of LaPorte in making our La- Porte High School supreme. The officers are E. W. Lonn, captain; David Lingard, first lieutenant; W. K. Shick, second lieutenant; E. M. Smith, first sergeant; M. J. Sallwass- er, Donald Shick, John Huffman, line sergeants; with John Hamilton and Harry Northam acting in the capacity of right and left guides. The drum corps is composed of Loran Linard, drum major, Leon Bender, Ethan Hiley, Reginald Pendleton, Francis McTighe, Clarence VanVactor, John Latham and Wellington Yates are the buglers for the company. This company has been reviewed by U. S. R. officers who highly comple- Page sixty-nine merited the company. They marched in the First and Third Liberty Loan parades and equaled all the other military organizations of LaPorte. They are to march in the Decoration Day parade and by that time every member of the LaPorte High School company will have had their uniforms. The Class of ’18 sincerely hopes that the spirit of this organization will develop in the ensuing years. THE CANNING CLUB. Because of the urgent call sent out by both the National and State governments for a greater production and the necesity of saving the food- stuffs grown in the gardens, a canning school was organized in the La- Porte High School, by Mr. Conner. Three high pressure canning outfits were generously donated by Hobart M. Cable Company. The work of the canning school commenced June 27, 1917. There were twenty-four canning classes, each consisting of two High School girls and one matron. Each served one two-hour period a week and the canning was done free of charge. In addition to the canning school proper, six preparation schools were organized, each consisting of three girls of the High School. These schools took the food-stuffs directly from the garden or stores and prepared them for canning, putting them in cans for steriliz- ing. While the sterilizing was done for the public free of charge, the girls of the canning schools received compensation for their work. A meeting of the canning school students was held in the High School August 9, 1917. The girls voted to put on an exhibit at the County Fair which would consist of all the different kinds of food-sttuffs canned by the canning schools up to date. The material was collected from the different households that had been served by the Canning School. Every day during the fair from one to five in the afternoon and from seven to nine in the evening, demonstrations were given in the preparation of food-stuffs for canning by the high pressure steamers. The canning school was kept open until September 15, 1917 and during this time 3,227 quarts of food-stuffs were canned and 134 households were served. THE CHRISTMAS HOP. The boys and girls came from east, west, north and south from the various schools to return to LaPorte for the Christmas holidays and to celebrate their homecoming, the Senior class entertained them at a Christ- mas hop. The stage was decorated to portray the scene described in, “ Twas the Night Before Christmas.” A huge crowd was present and holiday joy was predominant throughout. Smitty: Say “Red,” what did Dr. Barker spend most of his time talking about? Haverly: Why food and how to eat it, mostly. Hattell: Yes—food for thought. Pago seventy The Military Ball It was ten o’clock, May the third and the cadets’ uniforms had not arrived in LaPorte. About an hour later Mr. Harris entered the Class rooms and spread the good news that the uniforms were to arrive on the noon train from the east. A number of students, who had not procured dates, immediately made use of the telephone. A very large crowd was present that evening. The stage presented a camp scene with a mammoth American flag in front and two Allies’ flags on each side. The new service flag with 75 stars adorned the wall op- posite the stage. Two large eagles were perched on the baskets with a background of Old Glory. After assembly was blown, the ball opened with an elaborate grand march—the boys carried their guns and the girls car- ried flags. An archway of guns was formed and the girls marched through. To carry out the uniform idea, the girls wore white middies and skirts and Red Cross head dresses. It was a military ball from beginning to end—that is the bugle began the march and the Star Spangled Banner served as a grand finale. The Class of ’18 fulfilled the expectations of all by giving the best social event of the season. LAURETTA HEUSI, KATHERINE HAVERLY. THE SENIOR CLASS PARTY. Say, did you hear about that Senior class party we had April 26, at Genevieve Rumely’s? Well, it was great—the Rumely’s opened their en- tire house to us and we had a splendid time. The party began with a speech Page seventy-one by the class president and a program of readings, music and a comical debate ensued. We Seniors, then threw off a bit of our dignity and played “Winkum.” We then tried a contest called “Ladies' Fashions.” Were they absurd? Everyone laughed till his sides ached. Oh! the eats? We cannot possibly recommend that eats committee enough—we had a regular feast served in two courses. The rest of the evening was taken up with torturing the piano, dancing and singing. Everyone had one glorious time. This put still more pep (if there is room for any more) into the class for the following events of the year. THE JUNIOR MASK BALL. The Juniors did things up right when they pulled off this mask ball. Everybody and his grandmother were there. Clowns, old-fashioned girls, girl scouts, Japs, gipsies, jumping-jacks and soldier boys waltzed and one- stepped till Mr. Harris gave the orchestra the signal to play “Good Night Ladies.” The dance hall was mysteriously decorated with corn stalks, jack-o-lanterns and autumn leaves. In the center of the hall was a minia- ture barn-yard. Cornstalks, pumpkins, and a weird skeleton were in this enclosure. The High School was well represented, and everyone had the time of his young life. GUESS WHO. Six Senior boys, feeling quite alive. Run into Mabel and then there are five. Five Senior boys walk by a door. Hotel Richter, then there are four. Four Senior boys, talking with glee, Walk by the Smoke House, then there are three. Three Senior boys, don't know what to do, ’Long comes Florence and then there are two. Two Senior boys, not much fun. Time to go deliver milk, then there is one. One Senior boy, left all alone, Makes a date with Nora and then goes home. E. M. S. ’18. Ethel Youngstrom: “What is a board meeting like?” Edwin Scholz: “Like a bunch of sticks, I guess.” Dorothy Farnum: “I didn’t have time to get all those problems.” S. R.: “Well, why not, the days are getting longer.” Page seventy-two Page seventy-three Page seventy-four Individuals GLEN MAGNUSON. “Olie” was the captain of the ’17-’18 season. Although he did not make many points for his team, he played a great defensive game at guard, and he was always there at breaking up the opposing offensive. He was one of the best guards ever turned out by the LaPorte High School, and he received honorable mention at the district tourney. LEON BENDER. “Pete” was a good forward and deserves credit for his wonderful basket eye. He was there when it came to scoring, and always gained points for LaPorte by dropping in free throws. MILTON SALLWASSER. This was “Solly’s” third year on the team and he played a very good game at forward. He was a fighter and was seldom outplayed, but he was handicapped by injuries during the greater part of the year. MARVIN DANIELSON. “Marve” was one of the main cogs in the scoring machine, playing a good game at center. He can shoot short shots better than any other man on the team, and he ought to make a good center for next year. WILLIAM NUTZMAN. This was “Nutzy’s” first year on the team. He played a very good game at guard, and he and Olie were the ones who were always blocking and breaking up the plays of the opposing team. HARRY SCHENCK. Schenck was a member of the squad for two years and was always ready and full of “pep” when he was called on to play. KARL GUYER. Guyer was a side man and could capably fill his position when called upon to do so. He only played on the team for one year. JOHN HAMILTON. “rI ubby” did not break into many games this year but he has two more years to play and he offers very good material. Pago seventy-five Basket Ball Notes LaPorte, 25; Whiling 19. November 28. The season opened with a game with Whiting on our home floor and was started in typical style, LaPorte defeating Whiting in a “nip and tuck to the finish” game by the score of 25 to 19. After the game the rooters gave a snake dance around town. The school spirit manifested at this game was unusually good and this same spirit held out during the whole year, with Smitty and Anderson as yell leaders. LaPorte, 24; Rochester, 38. December 8. Our first defeat came at the hands of Rochester, at Rochester. In the Rochester quintet were a few all state men, but nevertheless, LaPorte showed that she was in their class by holding them even in the last half. This defeat at the beginning of the season seemed to instill in the heart of the team a fighting spirit which has characterized the basket ball games of the season. LaPorte, 25; Valparaiso, 23. December 14. In this game we were able to break a jinx of three years by defeat- ing Valpo by two markers. The score indicates the quality of the game. Ole and Nutzie showed the true value of good guarding and Solly and Marv came through with the usual high quality of clean basket ball. Pete also exhibited his marksmanship by throwing nine out of ten free throws. The evenly matched teams kept the eager crowd of High School enthusi- asts full of spirit and pep. LaPorte, 27; Mishawaka, 19. December 21. LaPorte High School showed again its metal by defeating Mishawaka’s fast team in a fast and exciting game on our home floor. Mishawaka had defeated South Bend and consequently this was a victory well worth gain- ing. The game hung in the balance until the last few seconds of play when the LaPorte Basketeers showed their superiority and caged a few baskets which forged them ahead and gave another victory to LaPorte High. LaPorte, 43; Culver, 18. January 11. The team still continued its winning streak, journeying down to Cul- ver Military Academy and playing on a little strawberry box of a floor with the temperature of an ice box. When the steaming players emerged from the fray the score was 43 to 18. Pete, wishing to exhibit his abilities as an acrobat lays on the floor and makes a basket, banking from the ceiling. The storm then raging about the country kept the fellows at Culver until Monday and they most pleasantly spent the time in a two- by-four station with an optimistic outlook, wondering when they should see the town of LaPorte with the snow drifts about ten or twelve feet high. PaKe seventy-slx La Porte, 28; Elkhart, 33. January 18. LaPorte lost its second game at Elkhart on the latter’s floor. Pete was out of the game with chicken pox and Solly was injured in the game, but with the assistance of worthy substitutes in the form of Guyer and Hamilton, with good team work and good head-work the team allowed only a five point victory to be put over them. LaPorte, 18; Valparaiso, 36. January 22. Valpo took LaPorte into camp after a hard fought game on the large university gym. LaPorte led at the end of the first half 12 to 10, but Valpo came back with an unexpected spurt and copped the victory. Ole went out on account of injuries and Solly was out of the game with the la grippe. There was a great crowd on to witness the game which was played as a curtain raiser to a university game. LaPorte, 25; Michigan City, 24. January 25. This game was one of the most exciting of the season, Solly winning it in the last minute of play by a field goal. The old time pep and rivalry between the Orange and Black and Michigan City was shown. Ole was tak- en out on personals so that the victory was a well earned one. After the game a dance was given by the Juniors, but Michigan City, with tear stain- ed faces and heavy hearts decided it was better to go back to the sand hills and drown their sorrows in the cold anad icy waters of Lake Michigan. LaPorte, 43; Y. M. C. A., 30. February 2. This game was no snap and it was only after continued fighting that LaPorte High School immersed the victor. The “Y” has a well balanced team and the game was anything but slow. LaPorte, 24; South Bend, 52. February 9. Handicapped with Ole and Solly out of the game the Orange and Black lost to South Bend on the latters’ floor. Nevertheless, it was no snap for the Benders and the LaPorte High School fighters showed that in order to win South Bend had to fight. It was a regular clean, hard fight and South Bend deserved the victory. LaPorte, 34; Michigan City, 23. February 16. The Cityites were eager for revenge, because of the one point defeat earlier in the season. LaPorte was eager for another victory on Michigan City’s floor. The result was that the High School came through with won- derful support of their team and about 140 students went over with the team on a special car. But there was nothing to it. Michigan City was sadly disappointed and LaPorte’s cherished hopes came to a realization. Our quintet wallopped the City by the tune of 34 to 23. Pete, Marv and Solly did the scoring for LaPorte and the excellent guarding of Ole and Nutzman kept M. C. from doing any damage. Page .seventy-seven LaPorte, 42; Interlaken, 20. February 22. After a slow start LaPorte steped up and copped the game from Inter- laken with a score of 42 to 20. Pete only made twelve baskets. LaPorte, 49; Elkhart, 23. February 23. The team evened up its defeat at the hands of Elkhart earlier in the season by trimming Elkhart by 26 pointers. Elkhart has a clean bunch of fellows and the Juniors tried their luck at another dance in order to en- tertain the team from Elkhart, after the game. LaPorte, 15; South Bend, 18. March 1. LaPorte lost its first game on its home floor by losing to South Bend by three scanty points. The Orange and Black were playing in bad luck throughout the game. The score at the end of the first half was 14 to 6, in favor of the visitors, but the team came strong in the second half, but South Bend’s ability to cover and their accurate passing gave them a well earned victory. LaPorte, 14; Plymouth, 20. March 8. LaPorte lost to Plymouth, at the district tournament, 20 to 14. Ply- mouth was the dark horse of the tournament and of course LaPorte had to meet them in the first game of the tournament. The LaPorte team were kind of stale but fought hard in order to avoid the defeat which it saw coming. We hope that the basketeers that step into the places of those who graduate this year will succeed in killing the hoodoo that has pursued LaPorte High School in its basket ball career in the sectional tournaments. And so ended the basket ball season with nine victories and six defeats. PETE BENDER, 18. KELSAY AND HIS KIDS Page seventy-eight CALENDAR SEPTEMBER. Sept. 5—School opens. Freshies green. Sept. 6—Our conflicts are many. Sept. 8—Down to work. Sept. 11—Seniors elect officers. Sept. 13—Gene Haverly seen talking to girl. Sept. 15—Juniors elect officers. Sept. 15—Sophomores elect officers. Sept. 18—Harris makes big speech before assembly. On what? Nothing. Sept. 28—Mass meeting. Smith and Anderson elected as yell leaders. OCTOBER. Oct. 3—Military company organizes. Oct. 5—School divided into two parts, the Orange and Black, for inter-class basketball. Oct. 6—Games start. Oct. 10—Oranges win; the Blacks must furnish the entertainment to the Oranges. Oct. 28—Black-face minstrels with Ole at the head is presented to the Oranges and their friends, followed by a dance. NOVEMBER. Nov. 3—Not much doing in school today. Teachers’ institute in South Bend. Nov. 14—Mr. Harris manages to rope in some self-sacrificing heroes for the first of a series of extemporaneous talks. Nov. 15—Basketball practice starts. All out with suits alike. Nov. 19—Mr. Harris rebukes some Freshies for having target prac- tice in the assembly. Nov. 21—Talks by Sophie boys. Selective draft as usual. Nov. 23—Wonderful chorus this morning. Everybody sleepy. Nov. 25—Thanksgiving. Fine program by Seniors. Senior Quartet makes first appearance. Nov. 29—Gum Shoe Harris breaks up the “till death do us part” scene of Ken and Nora. Nov. 30—Program by Juniors, preceded by chorus. DECEMBER. Efec. 3—Great restlessness among Freshies because of the nearness of vacation. Page seventy-nine Dec. 4—It is rumored that we will have three weeks of vacation because of the coal shortage. No such luck. Dec. 5—Mr. Connelly blushes when reading a note from one mod- est Senior to another. Dec. 7—An excellent program by the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Club. The military company complimented by an officer of the 0. R. T. C. Dec. 8—Team went to Rochester. We lost, 38 to 24. Dec. 10—It is rumored that Connelly is going to leave L. P. H. S. Dec. 12—Extemporaneous talks by some badly scared Sophomores. Dec. 13—Big ticket campaign for the Valpo game. Dec. 14—No program this morning. Smitty and Anderson lead us in some real yells. Lots of pep for the game tonight. Dec. 16—Nine rahs for LaPorte. We won Friday, 25 to 23. First time in three years. Oh! Skinny. Dec. 17—Many students are allowed to work in the afternoons until Christmas vacation, in order to get pin money for the holidays. Dec. 18—Xams, not Xmas. Dec. 19—Wells asks the student body if they would like to pay a vol- untary war tax on basketball tickets. Dec. 20—It is decided this morning that the war tax be paid out of the profits so as not to raise the price of admission. Dec. 21—A fine Christmas program by the Seniors. Dec. 22—Connelly leaves to teach in South Bend. L. P. H. S. hates to lose the smile of the school. Dec. 23—Jan. 7—Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. JANUARY. Jan. 7—Back again. All good things end sometime. Jan. 9—More extemporaneous talks. Jan. 10—Mr. Harris condescends to let his marvelous eloquence per- meate the atmosphere before a very appreciative, but rather sleepy as- sembly. Jan. 11—Team plays Culver at Culver, winning, 43 to 20. Jan. 14—Team has not arrived as yet. Snow-bound at Culver. Jan. 14—Snow shovel instead of the gun for military training. Jan. 15—Using snow shovel again. Jan. 16—Senior class meeting concerning class play. Jan. 17—Cast is picked by Mr. Van Riper. Jan. 18—Smitty’s upper lip beginning to become fruitful. Jan. 19—Talks to advertise the Senior class play. Jan. 21—Announcement of the Jitney Carnival. Debate teams are picked. Jan. 22—Sifted the Alumni roll for those in the service of the gov- ernment, to be placed upon the High School Service Flag. Jan. 23—Seniors gave the play “It Pays to Advertise.” Everything went off swell, even to a genuine home-grown mustache. Cleared $195. Jan. 25—Michigan City game. Great excitement, but we won, 25 to Page eighty 24. Juniors gave a dance afterwards but the cityites were too disappointed to stay and enjoy our hospitality. Jan. 28—Gave some good cheers this morning for the team and coach. Jan. 29—Not much trouble in arranging our programs for the next semester. Jan. 30—Talks, worse and more of it. FEBRUARY. Feb. 1—Jitney Carnival by the Girls’ Patriotic League. Great suc- cess, clearing $138. Feb. 6—South Bend beat us, 52 to 24. Ole and Solly out because of sickness. Feb. 7—Senior girls start the “Niagara Falls Style” of letting hair flow down the back. Feb. 8—Senior program. Good, as usual. Feb. 9—One hundred and fifty boosters of L. P. H. S. go to Michigan City with team. We won. naturally, 34 to 23. I guess LaPorte’s there. Feb. 18—Senior play given again for the benefit of the Red Cross. Feb. 22—Beat Interlaken, 41-21. Feb. 23—Wonderful game. Elkhart has a fine team and put up a good fight, 49-23. As good winners, we gave a dance to the team from Elkhart. Feb. 27—Some speeches this morning given by Freshies who could have used a little backbone in their knees. MARCH. March 1—Great many High School boys had an enjoyable time at the annual Y. M. C. A. Boys’ Conference at Lafayette. March 2—South Bend played us here in a good game. We lost, 18-15. Our boys played a great game, for the score at the end of the first half was 14-6. March 6—Program under Mr. Wells. Carried out under parliamen- tary procedure. March 7—Team goes to district at South Bend in high spirits but very tired. Plymouth was the dark horse and we played them first, losing by the score of 20-14. March 8—South Bend beats Plymouth in the finals, 19-17. March 13—A few future suffragettes make their entrance into vocal expression in talks this morning. March 15—Chorus for a change. March 15—Staff of Senior Class Book elected March 22—The Junior class as they expressed it, gave an excellent program. March 27—Program today very good, considering the performers were amateurs. Page eight y-one APRIL. April 9—A few selections given by the cast of Princess Chrysanthe- mum for advertising purposes. April 4—Mr. Harris makes a speech on High School Spirit. We con- clude that Mr. Harris’ feet are not his only superfluity. April 5—Today the High School mourns the death of Miss Pritchard, one of the most popular members of the faculty. April 6—Paul Jackson of South Bend wins the District Discussion League Contest held here today. April 8—School adjourns for Miss Pritchard’s funeral. April 9—The Seniors are getting their physiognomies shot for “The Reflector.” April 12—Senior English Class gives a debate in the Assembly on “Government Ownership of the Railroads.” April 15—Great mystery! Mr. Conner has been repeatedly called to the telephone by a lady with a musical voice. Who can it be? April 19—Two very interesting “farmers” (agriculturists) talked to the assembly on war gardens. They succeeded in springing some really new jokes, and they received great applause. April 24—Mr. Harris announces the Junior Four-Minute Man Contest. Dwight Newell gives a talk with some rather witty remarks. Naturally— he’s a Senior. April 26—Great time. Senior party at Rumely’s. Everyone there and enjoyed it. April 27—In the dark of the night, two brave Seniors scale the walls of the Central School and raised the flag of Green and White as the town clock was tolling the hour midnight. Their duty performed, they silently stole home. April 28—The same flag remained unfurled to the breeze all during the day. April 29—Alas! the flag was down, but on investigating, it was the janitor and not a Junior that took it down. Some Seniors were called upon the carpet and treated as if they were murderers or some escaped con- victs who had been caught again breaking into a bank. April 30—A certain Junior finally raised their colors. But as it was a Junior, no action was taken. MAY. May 1—Speeches again. Arthur Hoffman speaks this morning on Liberty Bonds and consequently wins the title of Junior Four-Minute Man. May 3—Dedication of High School Service Flag. Assembly appre- ciates a few numbers by the Alice-Mildred Orchestra and Senior Quartet. Miss Heusi, the president of the Girl’s Patriotic League, tells some of its activities. Superintendent Paul Van Riper gives the presentation address. Military Ball was given this evening by the Seniors. One of the big- gest social events of the season, at which everyone had a fine time. Page eighty-two May 2 and 3—Inter-class Track Meet. Seniors win. Points were as follows: Seniors, 58; Juniors, 16; Sophomores, 25; Freshies, 4. May 6—Uniforms show up nicely at drill. May 7—Oratorical Contest to choose contestant for the Northern Indiana Contest. May 10—Program presented by Junior girls and Alice-Mild red. Very Good. The next installment will be Monday. Lots of fun in school today, Harris and everybody gone to Chicago. School in charge of Mr. Conner. May 13—The last installment of the Junior program was presented today in the form of a patriotic one-act play. It was commendable. May 14—Juniors conceited over their program. Oh those children. Remember the Seniors have theirs next. May 15—Military Company taken out to Fox’s park to run through the drills to be given at the Northern Indiana Track Meet. May 17—Basketball sweaters presented today. May 18—Northern Indiana Track and Oratorical Contest. May 18—LaPorte is proud of her “clean” slate at the meet. Not even a point. The best we could do was show the visitors a good time. Johnson second in Oratorical. May 24—Junior Reception. May 31—Class play, “The County Chairman” at the Madison. June. June 2—Baccaleaurette Sermon by Dr. Mack at the Presbyterian Church. June 5—Senior Program. June 5—Commencement. June 6—What a relief. June 7—Alumni Banquet. ADVICE TO A FRESHMAN WHEN ATTENDING A BANQUET. 1. If inadvertently you get a spot on the table cloth, absent mindedly place a piece of bread over it, butter side down. The butter will keep the bread from slipping off the spot. 2. If you spill your coffee in your neighbor’s lap—instantly assure him that you didn’t really care for the coffee and not to mind it at all. 3. Never try to talk too much when your mouth is full, as your lis- teners will be unable to recognize your voice. 4. If your host should leave the table—in his absence move his chair away from his place. On returning he will sit on the floor, and you will be complimented on your wittiness in springing a joke which is new to your friends who are enjoying the banquet. Don Medaris: “Well Dot, how do you feel today?” Dot F.: “Oh, just like paper.” Don: “How’s that?” Dot: “Tearable (terrible).” rage eighty-three Cbe laiportc IHoscall VOL. XIV LA PORTE, IND., AUGUST 17, 1935. NO. 16 SOCIETYSTARTLED Handsome Broker Sues For Divorce. Society was startled this morning by the an- nouncement through his lawyers. Haverly Held, (the noted and ever vic- torious divorce lawyers, who command the de is- ions of the jury by their brilliant eyes and com- manding appearance) of Theodore Prince, the handsome and well known broker, for a divorce from M y r 11 e Loude n. The charges by Prince are cruel and inhuman treat- ment and lack of support. Prince claims that his wife repeatedly slap! e I him on the cheek for no special reason. He also claims that she has gone out nights and left him all alone. He says that she has given him no moral, financial or physical sup- port and he does not care to live with one who treats him so cruel and rough. The case comes up before Judge Hoffman, in the next term of the circuit court and it will be watched with great in- terest by all LaPorteans. It seems that Prince can not find awife who will treat him gently be ause this is the fourth divorce suit in which he has figur- ed. SHICK SUCCESSFUL IN PROJECT. William Kenneth Sliick has returned from Austra- lia. where he has been for nine years installing the apparatus for the trans- mission of energy from the large power stations at Niagara. With this completed all Australia is supplied with power and light by means of the great inventions of Shick. While W. K. Shick has been in Australia Donald Shick. his brother, has completed the installation of their inventions in the central west, so that all of the United States east of the Rocky mountains will be supplied with pow- er from these stations. This great accomplish ment saves the United States over 15 billions of dollars of coal a year. ACCEPTS POSITION. The many friends of Karl Link, the noted stock raiser, will be pleased to learn that he has accepted a position with the Na- tional Pig raising schoo’ of Kansas City, as presi- dent and head professo Mr. Link is a product of the La Porte school having studied under the eminent agriculturalist, Mr. I. L Conner. It may be sai l that ever since Mr. Lin’c made his world renown speech on agriculture, be- fore the La Porte High school assembly he has been recognized as an au- thority on this subject Mr. Link left the highlv remunerative position of cabbage head inspector a Interlaken school. H i s well known secretary. Miss Mavbelle Henock will remain at the Inter- laken school and fill the vacancy made by Mr. Link. Mary Terry was elected president of Inning Cab Co., at the board of direc- tors meeting which was held last night. A meeting of the board of directors of the Lonn Automobile company, was held at the Smoker's club last evening. TO BE PRESENT The Governor Will Speak at Reunion. (Spe. from Ind. News.) Gov. E. N. Johnson states that he will attend the reunion of the Class of T8 at the Hotel Rum- ely Roof Garden, August 22, at LaPorte. Indiana. Mr. Johnson was formerly the president of the class in its days of infancy and he is booked to make the main speech of the eve- ning. He will be accom- panied by his wife who was formerly Miss Jessie Brown, also from LaPorte, and a member of the Class of T8. WOMAN CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK. (Spe. from N. Y. Times.) The Democratic State Committee of New York announces that Miss Nora Smith, the well known militant suffragist, will run for governor of New York, at the November election. (Nora was al- was good at running things especially the masculine species.) Howard Garwood, the noteworthy pharmacist, has discovered a substi- tute for radium and is very much cheaper. He will manufacture it at his laboratories on East Lin- coln Way. John Duchoisois. of Buf- falo. New York, formerly of LaPorte. has opened his large foundries all over the country. His new in- vention foi purifying steel is knowi throughout the world. Page eighty-four SPORTING NEWS BIG AUTO RACE Speed Solly Wins the 500 Mile Grind. Daring Watson in a Metso Finishes a Close Second. Danielson Loses Second For the Sake of Human- rty. Yesterday morning in the elimination trials for the big 500 mile swesp stakes race, on LaPorte’s big wooden oval, only five cars attained the required speed of 110 miles per hour. M. Danielson in his “Peugot’’ 12, broke all the track records when he made the mile at aspee 1 of 182.96 miles per hour but in the tryouts in or- der to miss a dog which wandered across the track, he swerved his car and crashed into the fence in front of the grand stand, wrecking his Peugot so that he was forced out of the big race. 90.000 People Attend. Almost 90,000 out of the 140.000 population of La Porte were at this race and there reigned great ex- citement throughout the entire race. At one o’clock the contestants lined up as follows: Daring Watson, in his 14 cylinder Metso, was number one; Camp Willboy, of New York, in a Mercer 12. was number two; Speed Solly, in his 14 cylinder Moonbeam, was number three and Macabo, the Italian inventor, was number four, in his Maca- bo special. At the starter’s signal they were off like the roaring of a thousand machine guns. It was neck and neck up to the 215th mile—no one had stooped at the pits. Daring Watso was in the lead by a min- ute with Solly and Maca- bo neck and neck, trying for a lead of a few feet and Wellbov was at their heels. At the 225 m la Macabo was seadily gain- ing on Watson and Solly had been forced to change a tire, but lost little time and was pressing hard on Willboy. At the 310th mile the drivers were strung out with about a minute between. Watson retaining the lead. Macabo second, Willboy third, and Solly a close fourth. Macabo was steadily creeping up on Watso. watching for his chance and it came on the 318th miles and he began letting her out and his special had a remarkable speed and in a course of 27 miles he was over two minutes ahead of Watso. but his engine could no , stand the strain and he was forced out with a broken piston in the 348th mile. Watso and Wellbov stopping at the same time for gas. allowing Solly, who. with an outburst of speed, gained a three min- ute lead, but with Watso and Wellbov close at his heels in a few miles. In the 447th mile Willboy was forced to stop for a new spark plug, but was back in two minutes leaving Watso and Solly neck and neck for the Guyer trophy. In the last ten miles Sol- ly. who had been holding back a little pep. “loosen- ed up” and met the check- er flag a minute and 4-13 ahead of Watso. Mayo Karl Guye presented the trophy to Milt Sallwasser, the winner. Watso receiv- ed $500 for second and Willboy $300 for third. SPORTING NOTES. Pete” Bender, because of his clean pitching rec- ord with the LaPorte Card- inals last season, has been signed up by the Chicago Pink Sox. Physical Director Gord- en Silvey. of the local Y. M. C. A., is hard at work whipping his athletic team into shape for the final meet to be held here three weeks from to-day. Miss Marjorie Schaffer is now giving recitals at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago. She has an engagement a� the Bell Theatre next Sunday aft- ernoon. All LaPorteans should not miss the oppor- tunity to hear this piano artist before she starts on her winter tour. Miss Cornelia Mack, the noted elecutionist will give a reading to the stu- dents of the High School next Friday afternoon. May Theatre Co. Florence Pickard, Mgr. Hit'll Class VAUDEVILLE Present Lingard Chaney with full company in “For Gosh Sakes” Last Five Week Page eighty-five THE STAFF. Editor. Lorin Moses Linard Circulation Editor Lorin Linard Sporting Ed.. Moses Linard Managing Editor L. M. Linard SOCIETY NEWS. Miss Mildred Evory en- tertained the employees of the Schenck-Evory Mat- rimonial Bureau last even- ing at a delightful dinner given at the Bay Tree Out. Miss Alice Schultz and Miss Ethel Youngstrom entertained the members of the sewing society of the Methodist church at the home of Miss Schultz, last evening. A delightful two course luncheon was served. MARRIAGE LICENSES. A marriage license was granted to Dwight Newell, a prominent physician of this city and Gertrude Hoff, stenographer, also of La Porte. To Edwin Scholtz. city engineer and Mary Jessup. Durham township trustee. WANT ADS. WANTED—Young man stenographer; must be of good character, possess good looks and speed. Ap- ply Bunce Rumely. dent- ists. WANTED —Man for Corset Department. Apply Maybelle Wallerstein, man- ager. Boston Store. WANTED — Janitor for Eniview Apartment house. Apply Flaude Losev, tele- phone 97G444xyz. exchange 2. WANTED — Prospective husband. Mildred Loyd. Apply through Schenck- Everv Matrimonial Bureau. ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. Ralph Gloyd. man- ager of the Rumely hotel announces a dinner dance to be given at the Rumely Roof Garden. Wednesday. August 22, as the third re union of the Class of ’18. of the La Porte High school. Music will be furn- ished by Professor How- ard Tew’s “Somnoisy” Or- chestra. Mr. Gloyd has also secured the services of Miss Florence Low. the noted ballet dancer of the Autumn Review and Lin- gard and Chaney, who are playing this week at the May theatre. Aeroplane landing at northeast corn- er of roof. Please park automobiles in Evenberg's garage beneath the hotel. PERSONALS. Geert Tibma. the well known physicist, will be in La Porte on Friday next to visit old friends. He is head of the physics de- partment at Harvard Uni- versity and makes a speci- alty of hot air. Miss Kathryn Haverly. returned from Sticktoher. Missouri, yesterday, where she handled successfully the divorce case of Sweet- tooth vs. Marian Leliter Sweettooth. Mr. G. Magnuson left for Cornell University to- day where he will become head of the department of athletics. His wife, form- erly Miss Lauretta Heusi. will accompany him. Mrs. Eugene Haverly left for Chicago this morn- ing to see the well known dramatist. Don Medaris. in his new production. “Mar- riage Does Not Vanquish True Love.” John Latham, who. aft- er graduation joined the army to drown his love affairs, has returned from France where he has been stationed. E. M. Smith. United States representative from the third district of Min- nesota. will stop off here next Monday to address the Older Boys’ Confer- ence at the Y. M. C. A., and will try to remain for the reunion of the Class of ’18. after which he will return to Winona. Minn., where his wife and chil- dren are now located. Miss Ethel Jackson at tended a conference o f kindergarten teachers at Chicago yesterday. Miss Doris Powell has returned from the St. An- thony Hospital where she has been acting as head nurse for the past 10 years. Miss Ninabelle Sellers has accepted the position as head coach of the L. P. H. S. Girls B. B. team Maurice Lahey. head of the Lion Toilet Prepara- tion company has return- ed from a week’s business trip in New York. Mrs. Karl Guyer. form- erly Kloe Kieff. will re- turn Tuesday from Hot Springs. Ark., to attend the class reunion. BELL THEATRE “The Place Beautiful Presents “THE CROOKED LOOK” A three act drama featuring “Marian Wilk” The vampire of tlie day Prices $2.00. $5.00. $7.00. $9.00 Boxes. $10.00 The New Ford Why I Should Have a Ford 1. It runs if you keep wa- ter in it. 2. Doesn’t need dimmers if you run slow. 3. Can start by pushing if you lose a crank. Come and Look It Over H. W. Watson’s Oarage Moor see Theatre 711 Lincolnway Presents the Musicale “AUTUMN REVIEW” Featuring MISS FLORENCE LOW (Last Three Weeks) The Greatest Hit of the Season rage eighty-six Commencement Activities Junior Reception .............................................May 24 Central School Class Play . . ...............................................May 31 Madison Theater Baccaleaurette Sermon ........................................June 2 Presbyterian Church Commencement .................................................June 5 Madison Theater Alumni Banquet ...............................................June 6 Senior Dance .................................................June 7 THE JUNIOR RECEPTION. The Junior Reception, which means the fi- nal party given by the Junior class as a fare- well to the members of the Senior class, took place Friday, May 24 at Central School Audi- torium. The reception started at 8 o’clock and at 8:30 a very interesting program was given which consisted of numbers by che Debontarie, composed of Conn Holloway, Leonard Henoch and Creel Matson, several vocal selections by Mrs. Clarence D. Chipman, and a short pro- gram of readings by Mrs. Jennie Ricketts, of Chicago. The music was furnished by Donahue’s Orchestra, of South Bend. The hall was decorated in the Senior class colors of green and white, the stage being arranged with wicker furniture and decorated with large boquets of snowballs, bridal wreaths and ivy vines. The Senior and Junior flags were hung on opposite sides of the hall and in the center was the school service flag. During the evening frappe was served by the Misses Elise Low and Marjory Powell. The entertainment committee was composed of Helen Wilk, Hynes Pitner, Ruth Briscoe, Delmar Anderson, Janet Rosenthal and Richard Richter, chairman, and this committee was ably assisted by other student helpers in making the Junior Prom a success. COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM. Music ------- “Star Spangled Banner Invocation “Three Cheers for Uncle Sam” ----- Chorus Presentation of Diplomas - Supt. Paul VanRiper Senior Class Song Presentation of Gift from ’18 Class to High School Pane eighty-seven Acceptance - - - - - - - - C. E. Harris “America Triumphant” - Chorus Class Address—“Grit, Backbone and Gumption,” Pres. H. 0. Pritchard, Eureka College Music ----- “Battle Hymn of the Republic” 75 STARS ON FLAG UNFURLED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF GIRLS’ PATRIOTIC LEAGUE. In war activities and in service the LaPorte High School stands in the front rank, City Superintendent Paul Van Riper told the students of the school at the unfurling of the service Mag with 75 stars at the High School Auditorium, Friday morning. May 3rd. The LaPorte High School is one of six in the state to have a military company and was one of the first to organize such a company. The school has a 100 percent membership in the Red Cross, he said. It has a patriotic league of girls whose work has been efiicient and far-reaching. It has its War Savings Stamp club, and its Boys’ Working Reserve organization with a 90 percent enrollment. It has students enrolled among the four minute speakers, and its community garden and canning organization. He was proud he said, of the record the school has made. Mr. Van Riper delivered his semi-informal address following the musi- cal program and the unfurling of the Mag. The Mag was placed back of the rostrum. In all there are 75 stars in the large Mag, but three more have been added since then. The exercises were under the auspices of the LaPorte High School Patriotic League of Girls, with the president, Miss Loretta Heusi, presiding. Principal C. E. Harris announced the purpose of the assembly and called to the chair Miss Heusi. The Alice-Mildred Orchestra rendered two selections, a medley and “Keep the Home Fires Burning.” The Senior Quartet sang two songs, including “Over There.” Miss Heusi told of some of the work done by the Girls Patriotic League. The exercises were held at 8:30, after which the students went to their classes. The High School Class of 1918 sent two students, Geert Tibma and Karl Link to the Chicago Competitive Examination, May 10th, 1918. The examinations are given by the University of Chicago, annually to the scholars of offiliated schools. Those winning in the major examinations are given a scholarship amounting to approximately two hundred dollars. This year Geert Tibma was examined in Physics and Mathematics and Karl Link in German and Histary. The boys reported a fine time, appreciating the value of the examina- tions, and the hospitality of the University. As all other teams have done in times past they came home carrying a message to the Juniors to make early preparations for this examination and to take advantage of the call that the principal will issue next year. Page eighty-eight Page eighty-nine UNCALLED 4. Emery Petering: There are just two reasons why I come to this school. Katherin Horton: What are they ? Pete: You. Delmar Anderson: What kind of a collar are you wearing ? Harry Northam: Oh, this is a bi-plane collar. Pins: What a funny name. Fuzzy: Oh that isn’t the name, but anyway—it makes my neck soar. (Sore.) Mushie Miller: What are you crying for? Schumm: 1 dug a big hole in the garden and ma wouldn’t let me bring it in the house. Miss Watkins: Where did Kipling get his Oriental atmosphere? Ruth Bunce: I don’t know, but he might have sent his collars to a Chinese laundry. Freshman: What’s that on Smitty’s face? Junior: Why that’s a lemonade strainer. Freshman: “How far is the moon from here?” Smitty: “I don’t know.” Freshman: “How long is the Panama Canal?” Smitty: “I don’t know.” Freshman: “Why are you here?” Smitty: “I don’t know.” Freshman: “Why did it happen that you’re the Editor-in-Chief?” Smitty: “I don’t know. But listen here, you better keep your eyes open if you want to stick around this place.” Freshman: “Why ?” Smitty: “Well, you’d look crazy going around with ’em closed.” Mr. Nielson, to Theo. Prince, after debate: “Theo, address the as- sembly as the judge would address the jury after hearing a case.” Theo: “I have heard the affirmative and I had heard the negative and as far as I’m concerned I’ve been convinced both ways and am therefore neutral.” Mr. Neilson (disgustedly): “Sit down!” When asked about a bump on his head, Farmer” Gloyd said: “Oh, that’s where a thought struck me. Freshman: “Where do the bugs go in the winter?” Second Freshman: “Search me.” Page ninety If Edgar turned red, would Jessie Brown? What makes Dorothy White? Powder. Mr. Conner in Physics: “We will now pass from the study of light and take up the study of heat. I think you will find the study of heat heavier than light.” Miss Watkins: “What is meant by etc?” Hynes Pitner: “It is a sign one uses to make people think you know more than you do.” Miss Nowland: “What do you mean by speaking of Bill Shakespeare. Billy Reilly, Jack Whittier, and Bobby Burns?” Hope Norton: Well, you told me to get familiar with the authors. Mr. Harris: “Is there a connecting link between the animal and vege- table kingdoms?” Hiley: “Sure there’s hash!”’ A stranger to the Low twins: Hello girls, are you sisters? One answered: No sir, we’re twins. A Sophomore: Isn’t “Red” dear? Passing Senior: Yes! expensive, too. Mr. Conner (in Senior Physics): “Leon, are you laughing at me?” Leon: “No, Mr. Conner. Mr. Conner: “Well, I don’t see anything else to laugh at.” Dave Lingard: “Gee, I slept like a log last night.” Mose: “Yes, with a saw going through it.” Smittv: “When does an oyster blush?” Dick Richter: “When it sees the salad dressing.” Miss Stevens: “Which would be correct, 'three of us boys’ or 'two boys and myself.’ ” Katherine Horton: “I think 'two boys and myself’ would be better.” Mr. Nielson: “Yes, Mary succeeded Edward IV., now can you tell me who came after Mary.” Brilliant Senior: “Her little lamb (?)” Gene Haverly: “Gee, I wonder how it feels to be ineligible?” Ole: “If zero is freezing point, what is squeezing point?” Lauretta: “Two in the shade.” Tage ninety-one WRECKS (CLASSIFIED) Physical— Engene Haverly Virginia Meissner Mr. Conner Vocal— The Senior Quartette Jocko Latham Assembly Mental— Ardene Hattell Louis Schumm Kenneth Shick Total— Emery Wheel Petering Heinz Pickel Pitner Theo Jennings Prince Alice-Mildred Orchestra Junior Class Tubby, (leaning against a tree), was spoken to thusly: “Get away from that tree, it’ll bark at you.” “Oh no it won’t, it’s ‘leafing.’ ” Mr. Harris, (reading the dictionary): “My but this book changes sub ject often.” Richard Russell: What are you wearing, a bucket-blue tie? Donald Shick: Why do you call it a bucket-blue tie? Dick: Well, it’s a pale blue. Miss Watkins: “As a boy, Dickens worked in a glue factory.” Ruth P riscoe: “Did he stick to it?” Mr. Conner: “The scientists say that they have discovered that insects have emotions. One of them claims that he has seen a mosquito shed sev- eral tears.” Dorothy White: “Gee, that’s nothing. I’ve seen a moth-ball.” The one who thinks these jokes are poor, Would straightway change their views Could they compare the ones we print With those we didn’t use. L. L. The Standing of L. P. H. S. This is a statement concerning the constructive work and general progress in the LaPorte High School for the years 1916-17 and 1917-18. Supervised Study— In the line with the best educational thought, supervised study was introduced in the LaPorte High School in the middle of last year with fair Page ninety-two success. The percentage of failures has been lowered and it seems to be a general opinion that the present program is better than the preceding one. The periods are 65 minutes in the clear, with 30 minutes devoted to reci- tation, approximately 5 minutes to assignment and 30 minutes to study. Standards of Grading— The failing percent has been raised from 65 to 75, 75 being defined as that mark of passing which declares that the student is prepared to do the work of the next grade and will be better off than remaining in his present grade. Sliding Grade of Credit— This method of grading was decided upon in order that justice might be given the students for doing high grade work; that no undue premium would be placed upon mere passing grades. The sliding scale is as follows: 75-79 4.5 hrs.; 80-84 4.8 hrs.; 85-89 5 hrs.; 90-94 5.3 hrs.; 95-100 5.5 hrs. Military Training— Military training has been added to the regular work of the High School, being given now, three times a week. This is under the direct charge of young men who received military training at the Culver Military Academy and the boys are making excellent progress. The manual is given with wooden Springfield model rifles and the High School Cadet Corps is in uniform. The value of the training has been recognized by the public and the general attitude of the boys towards their school has been raised. Red Cross— The girls of the High School organized a Patriotic League which takes care of all the war work in which the girls can efficiently engage them- selves. Red Cross classes meet every day, knitting classes two days, ref- ugee kit and comfort kit, etc., once a week. The league also serves in the publication of war information and assists in obtaining magazines and books for soldiers. The High School is a 100% Junior Red Cross organiza- tion. Community Gardening and Canning— Last summer the boys of the High School, assisted by one of the La- Porte High School instructors working in co-operation with the local Cham- ber of Commerce, farmed several acres of land, rasing approximately $2,000 worth of produce. In the latter part of the summer the girls organized several canning schools and obtained three steam pressure outfits which they operated, putting up several hundred quarts of fruit and vegetables. The example set by the girls and boys had its effect in stimulating further production and conservation. For the coming summer, plans are being made to operate the community garden plots and the steam pressure out- fits on an extensive scale. This work is being directed by the instructor, the School Board paying all expenses. Uniformity of Dress— In line with the recommendations as to all forms of economy and to Pago ninety-three increase the democratization of the High School student body, the girls were asked to follow the spirit of simplicity and uniformity in their dress. No sooner was the request made than it was complied with and no further request was necessary. The girls not only follow this style of dress during school hours, but now carry it further into the social events. Favorable comment is being received from the mothers and fathers. Curricula of Changes— (a) General Science was substituted for Physical Geography as a first year science. (b) The history course has been shaped so as to cover Ancient His- tory in a year, two recitations per week, offering Medieval and Modern History in the second year. English History, the first half of the third and American History the last half of the third and the first half of the fourth year; Civics the last half of the fourth year. With the organization of the Junior High, changes will further be made so as to build a three-year History course upon a Junior High course. (c) The English classes have been revised so that the first three years of English completes a good course, the fourth year being elective. Business English, Drama and Public Speaking, Debates, participation in plays, etc., is the work of the fourth year. Miscellaneous— The High School initiated the forming of a pentagonal debate league of cities in Northern Indiana, winning 100% this year. The High School has successfully staged several plays and musicals, winning the approval of the public. Under the present organization and management the High School students realize its importance as a social organization as well as an educational institution. Instead of waiting for the Y. M. C. A. and the Young Peoples' Societies, etc., our High School has become a leader in the social life of LaPorte. Page ninety-four IN MAN A EN RAVIN AM PA NY V:- u 1AMTH BEN A WASH ARAWIN5S PHATA RETAVTCHINt tAMMERtlAL PHATASRAPHY ENSRAVINt ELEtTRATYPINt NISKEL STEEL TYPES MBASSINS AIES The Daylight Trint Shop THIS BOOK PRINTED BY THE ARGUS-BULLETIN CO. LA PORTE. INDIANA