Madisonville High School - Maroon Yearbook (Madisonville, KY)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1919 volume:

lilii' tLUiu' anil illlntr Out into the wide, wide world, marching to throb of drum, From class room and ieaimed halls, the line of Seniors come. With colors flying, all ready for the fight, They stand, a line of Blue and White. Brave hearts are represented by the Blue, There’s nothing too hard for them to do. Loyal hearts throb beneath the Blue, To their Alma Mater, they’ll e’er be true. The purity of the morning light Is symbolized by their celestial White. Unfurled is the Standard of Right, The banner of Blue and White. Girded and ready for life, Go forth into the world of strife. Lift high thy banner bright, Oh, loyal Blue and White. And with an equal splendor, With a touch, impartially tender, May Fortune’s smiles e’er fall On the Blue and White, worn by all. —M. J. V Because of good private schools in Madisonville, the City High School was not organized until 1903. Thirty pupils were able to qualify as charter members. The school soon became popular and the present building was erected in 1909. This year the building has accommodated 254 pupils. M. H. S. is still not the largest high school, but what we have we recommend. You will find no fads here and the standard of scholarship is not at all ordi- nary. A very democratic spirit pervades the school and real worth is always fostered. The school has won more oratoricals than any school in Western Kentucky and the graduates enter Cornell and the University of Michigan without an entrance examination. The Board of Education is devoting its time and talents without pay to the cause of education. A well trained .and experienced corps of teachers is putting forth every effort in behalf of the children. The schools are your in- stitutions and you should support them— 1st.—By never finding fault with a teacher in the presence of children. T i -.gs which happen at school are often magnified. Investigate and see the teachers. 2nd.—Send your children EVERY DAY and see that THEY ARE THERE ON TIME. Tardiness and irregular attendance constitute a certain hind- rance. 3rd.—Visit the schools and always have a good word to say for them. People who know little about public schools are always ready to criticize. Remember the many graduates who have gone from the schools to success and places of usefulness. Remember to speak a good word for the now High School. Page Three. FACULTY R. HARPER GATTON, A. B.—Georgetown College 1012; Gradulate work Chicago University 1917; Trustee Georgetown College since 1917; Principal Maclisonville High School 12-14; Superintendent City Schools since 1914. MARK D. CORY, B. S. C E.—Ohio State University; University of Mich- igan; Rose Polytechnic Institute! Instructor Engineering Winona College; Science teacher Hillsboro High School, St. Petersburg, Florida; Head Depart- ment of Science Colby Academy, New London,, New Hampshire; Principal Madisonville High School. LIEUT. FORREST WINDSOR MURPHY, A. B.—Transylvania Univer- sity; Director of Athletics Madisonville High School. MARY JOINER—Logan and Franklin Female College; Valparaiso Uni- versity. ANNA EGLI LEWIS, A. B.—University of Kentucky; Graduate work University of Chicago. ISABEL YOUNG BIDDLE, P. B—Warrensburg Teachers College; Western Kentucky State Normal. MARGARET STUM. A. B.—Randolph-Macon Woman’s College; Univer- sity of Michigan. LAURA LEE LAMESON, B. S.—University of Kentucky. LIEUT. ANDREW LEE COLE—Univresity of Kentucky. Page roux. i $ ritinr (Haim (OrijanUalimt President .................................................... James Henry Vice President .............................................Edith Patterson Secretary and Treasurer ...........................................Opal Cox CLASS COLORS: Blue and White. CLASS FLOWER: La France Rose. CLASS MOTTO: Vouloir C’est Pouvoir. Cassie Browning Bessie Castleberry Opal Cox Odosea Davis Ruby Downey Charles Ezell James Henry CLASS ROLL: John A. Hodge -Jennie Houston Gordon Johnston Shellie McKensie Edith Patterson William Russell Susie Scott Lawrence Stanley Page Six. Cassandra Browning “She sighed for many tho’ she loved but one.” We call her “Dot;” she is thot to be a very sophis- ticated young person, being placed and unmoved by ordinary things. She is very lovely and charming, with exhibitions of flirting as it should be, held often for the edification of her class- mates. With sorrow, her friends will bid her a fond adieu. Elizabeth Castleberry ‘‘The gift of fascination, The poyer of charm, when, where, and who she would. : Bessie has more than her share of feminine charm and also is the possessor of great scholarly brilliance. Boys and girls alike are fond of Bes- sie and we are happy indeed to have shared her friendship thru high school days. 1 Opal Cox “Oh were she as mild as seeming so.” p' Opal has a ready smile with the exception of ‘ Js shj' «iBs oipJw' the times when Mr. Cory has angered her by as- signing too long “trig” lessons. She is one of the stars of that class and also one of our best domes- tic students. No better praise could be uttered. Odosca Davis “A perfect woman,, nobly planned To warn, to comfort and command. And yet a spirit, sti' 1 and and bright With something of angelic light.” One of our newest ami yet most prized mem- bers, having the power of readily making friends wherever she may go. Rubye Downey “The force of her own merit makes her way.” Ruby is a mighty sweet girl with a temper none too economical but with a mighty big heart for such a little girl. She grasps ideas quickly, has considerable elocutionary ability and is a joy to her classmates. Charles Ezell “A friend to truth; of soul sincere, In action faithful and in honor clear.” Charles, with his handsome face seems to be the heart-breaker of our class. With him one will nearly always see some fair damsel who openly adores him. He is a fine fellow, always doing the right thing by his classmates and friends. James Henry But lie can argue, ye gods how he can argue.” Bight worthily has thi-= gentleman been chosen as our president, tor nature.has -o endowed him that he is a I:: opponent for any combata;. in sight of hearing. He is always associated with trigonometry and is truly brilliant in this study. None of us will ever forget him. John Albert Hodge I doubt the wisdom of being too wise.” “Johnny soars far above the rest of the class in height and when we gaze up at him we realize that there must be a depth of knowledge hidden beneath his modest smile. Without doubt he is a splendid fellow and one to be looked up to in every respect. Jennie Houston “None but an author knows an authors care.” If no other accomplishments distinguish this member of the class perhaps she will be remem- bered when glancing over this annual, for on many a page is seen a touch of that scribbling which has ever accompanied her high school career. Gordon Johnston “If success requires beauty, then good-night. But if its ingenuity, then I’m in right.” As the business manager f our athletic asso- ciation Gordon has labored faithfully for the good of our school and has attained satisfactory re- sults. A cheerful, happy-go-lucky lad, he w ill be well remembered by us all. Shelly McKensie “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” She holds the conversational record and can. talk more at a stretch than any other Senior girl. However, it is always purely good natured chatter and Shelly is everyone’s friend. bench Patterson “A brain like lightning on greased rollers.” Words are not expressive enough when speak- ing of Edith. Always found near the head of her classes it can truly be said that she has a wit as keen as a sword and a disposition as bright as the sun. William Russell “Life is short and so am I.” “Pest” is the pride of the Seniors and the pet ot the class. His small size does not prevent his upholding the honor of the basket bull team and he has played with great enthusiasm t; is year, aiding us to win great victories. He ;s the spnit of joy and mirth and is popula ' with everyone. Susie Scott “For thou shalt find; she will surpass all praise.” Susie is a most decorative landmark within our halls. She can “Parlez-vous Francais?” and “Sprechen Sie Deutsch?” with equal ease, is a chronic student and a joy to her instructors. We expect great things of her and now pay tribute to past brilliancy. I Lawrence Stanley “Whence comes thy learning? Hath thy toil O’er hooks consumed the midnight oil?” In aswer to this Lawrence’s serious face ap- pears before us. His record in M. H. S. has been in all respects a praise-worthy one both on the field of athletics and in the class room. He has nobly filled his place. tritior (Tlctiia iiiiaturij In the fall of 1015 a collection of 46 ambitious youths am) maidens en- tered dear old M. H. S. We, like other Freshies, came into high school a happy but verdant crowd, wise in our own ignorance; we believed in hard work alone as productive of success and our minds were filled with good res- olutions. This expectant class was, of course, destined to endure many conflicts. However, under the guidance of our dearly beloved teacher, Miss Nellie Angel Smith, we struggled faithfully through our Freshman year. In September, 1916, we found ourselves full-fledged Sophs. But owing to the ravages of Latin and Algebra our ranks were sadly depleted. We were lead through our Sophomore year by one of the best teachers that ever graced the halls of M. H. S., Mr. Fred Schultz. He was always perfectly composed, had no tendency to become angry or agitated and during his all too brief year here won the devotion of every student. Our beloved English teacher, Miss Joiner, has been with us since the year 1912. There are none of us who will fail to remember in after years her untiring efforts in our behalf; the many hours she spent making hard work easier for us in this Sophomore year, the years that had gone before and those that have come since. The next year saw the class in all the glory which envelops the Juniors. There were twenty-four of us who so bravely took our stand against the pow- ers that be. Mr. Patterson was our instructor in mathematics and remained with us the first half of the year until called into Uncle Sam’s service. When this happened, Mr. Harry Anderson took his place and kept it all of that year and until January, 1919. It was also in this memorable year of 1918 that Mr. Murphy came among us, introducing the subject of chemistry and vainly striving to install a thor- ough knowledge of it in our o’er crowded brain. He also went into the serv- ice at the last of the year, as we were just finishing the subjects he taught us. During this year we proved our patriotism beyond a doubt. The school purchased a one-hundred dollar bond, the two teachers mentioned left off fighting our school battles to fight those of our country and so the year ended. We are now Senors. After one short month of study at the beginning of the year, school was dismissed on account of the influenza epidemic for two months. When we Page Twelve. returned to school we took up our work, studying as never before and receiv- ing only one week Christmas vacation. We were overjoyed on. our return to find Mr. Murphy discharged from service and ready to take up his duties as our instructor and basket ball coach. On New Year’s day we found we were tired of school for the time being and took a most enjoyable holiday. This was the greatest sin we have com- mitted in the sight of our instructors, as we really are a very creditable hunch. In athletics we are very proud of our representatives, two of whom have won letters—Gordon Johnson, the faithful manager of the basketball team, and William Russell, who is ‘‘little but loud.’’ We cannot mention all of our school mates for lack of space, but there are none who have not filled a most valuable place in the life of the school a id as we leave you this year it is with a feeling of sadness for any past de- ficiencies, a hope for success in the great world outside of school and best wishes for the classes who will follow us. —S. S. iUlmt Sdjmilh tfiappru? If—The Seniors should be given a privilege? If—Cassie B.owning should arrive at school on time? If—There were no Eng. tests on Monday? If—Mr. Corey should not have us keep ahead of the lesson in “Trig”? If—Shelly McKensie should get the blues? If— Odosca Davis should tell her love affairs? If—Charlie should fail to be at work on the annual? If—“Pest” Russell could not sing his favorite songs? If—Ruby Downey couldn’t fuss? if—Edytae Patterson should suddenly lose her voice? If—Opai Cox couldn’t work the trig problems? If—Inspiration should fail Jennie Houston? If- Sm ie Scott should submit to the wishes of the class ? If Lawrence Stanley should get some pep? If—Bessie Castlebeiry should lose her bewitching power? If- -Gordon Johnston should need a substitute? if -The “Trig” class should fail to make things lively at noon ? If- John Albert Hodge should become a year older? Page Thirteen. JOlmt ill ill HU'rnnu' of tlip typuiora Of the Senior Class, so noble in mien; In number, a round fifteen. We have decided after solemn thought, That into the world for such things we were brought Our vampire, Cassie, fair to see, A Theda Bara soon expects to be. And John Albert, though -trange it may seem, Will behind the footlights, some day be seen. We find 'tis James Henry’s ambition to be A science teacher of high degree. And Edith Patterson, some peopie say, Will over a bungalow hold sway. Pest’s intention is a missionary to be, And carry the Gospel from sea to sea. Lawrence will be a printer famed; If the world never knows, he mustn’t be blamed. Another fair Senior, Ruby, so wee, Hopes some day a stenographer to be. Susie Scott’s desire is to be in love— May this blessing soon come down from above. Now, Opal Cox has this kind fate; She will be an artist, good and great. The ambition of Jennie, she of vocabulary fame, Is to change her own for a more ponderous name. And Gordon Johnson, so eloquent in speech, Will ti’avel the world and tempei’ance preach. Alas, poor Charles, who is simply grand, Is destined to be a henpecked man. The ambition of Bessie’s life Will be realized—she’ll be a sailor’s wife. The blushing Odosca, you will see, Will capture a promising young M. D. Shelley will be the bachelor maid of the class, So, stand back, lads, and let her pass. Page Foune t Ii. (Elinis Will Wf, the Class ot' 1919 of Madisonville High School, City of Madisonville, county of Hopkins, state of Kentucky, having reached the age of four year ! being of sound and disposing mind, feel that it behooves us to settle out our worn-out possessions on the undeserving unfortunates, who are doomed to inhabit this domicile after their illustrious predecessors have vacated. In short, we are about to give up the ghost, and we do not wish any wrangling M. H. S. students to fight over the provisions of this, our last will and testa- ment. Firstly. As the Class of ’19, we direct that our memory be preserved with all due respect in regard to our inspiring nature, high standing and re- nowned dignity. Secondly. To the Freshmen, we leave our genius for getting into trouble, and we sincerely hope that they will profit by our experiences. Thirdly. To the Class of ’20, we will our worn, battered English note hooks, which we guarantee will carry them safely through examinations. Fourthly. As a class, we leave our conceit and desires for high ambitions to the Sophomore, whom we hope will shine with as much brilliancy as we when they become Seniors. Fifthly. We leave to our beloved faculty and respected pricipal deep appreciation of their kindness and patience given us in our deficiencies and short comings. Sixthly. We request that our long treasured individual possessions be distributed to our chosen heirs in. manner following: Cassie Browning leaves her ability to curl her hair over the tea-kettle to Minerva Gordon, but hopes that she will not have such disastrous results. Bessie Castleberry wishes to donate her power of charming, vanity and love for the sea, to Mary Thomson, and hopes that she will use them as suc- cessfully as she did. Opal Cox bequeaths her ability to handle money, without suffering any personal loss, to Cassie Shadrick. I, Odosca Davis, wish to leave my maidenly blushes to Grace Barnhill, and also my surplus flash to Dorothy Offett. Ruby Downey donates her love for trigonometry to anyone who is fool- ish enough to take it. Rage Fifteen. Charles Ezell bequeaths his handsomeness to Harold Cordicr, but hopes he will have as great a success in charming the “fairer sex” as he has had. James Henry leaves his argumentative disposition (in any subject dis- cussed) to Cecil Clayton, to use when his present supply is exhausted. John A. Hodge, realizing that something must be left, decides to leave his well broken Virgel pony to be sold to the highest bidder in the class of ’21. The proceeds of the sale to be used for the erection of a new High School building. Jennie Houston donates her extensive vocabulary and literary ability to Hopewll Thompson, hoping the burden of using them will not prove too much for his fiail constitution. Gordon Johnson leaves his school spirit and love for athletics to the Class of ’20, with the instructions that it be used every day. Shelley McKinsey bequeathes her humor and happy disposition to Eunice Denton, trusting that by using them her burdens and worries may be light- ened. Edith Patterson wills her sugar-coated remai-ks, with which she so charms her hearers, to Agnes McGary, trusting that she can fell as as many would-be suitors with a word, as she did. William Russell leaves his regular attendance to John Burton, trusting that he knows how to use it. Susie Scott bequeaths her studious ways and quiet dignified manners to Doodles Heltsley, knowing his desperate need for both. Lawrence Stanley, after many sleepless nights spent in thought, has de- cided to leave his total indifference to the “fairer sex” in genei-al, to be equally dividd between Ruby Weir and James Arnold. Lastly, we hereby name as executrix of this, our last will and testament, Miss Joiner, asking her to use great effort and exhaust every means so that these, our last requests, may be faithfully fulfilled. In witness whereof, we hereunto set our hand and seal on this first day of May, one thousand nine hundred and nineteen. Our mark (X) CLASS OF ’19. By Odosca Davis. Page Sixteen. (Class yniyhmj One lovely spring day 1 wandered into a verdant meadow where a quiet stream rippled beneath a big oak tree. I seated myself at the foot of the tree and closed my eyes. In a few moments 1 was surprised to see a dainty little fairy come tripping toward me, waving a wand and smiling cheerilv. I en- deavored to rise but she motioned me to sit still and in a few moments I saw that without effort on my part, we were being speedily carried through the air. Something flew loudly past me and the fairy murmured low, “Behold.” I gazed with great astonishment, for guiding an enormous aeroplane was my old classmate, James Henry. “You see,” said the fairy, “he was never con- tent with what pleased other people; his daring spirit went far beyond and he has become a world-famous aviator.” Dumb with astonishment, I gazed steadily before me. The scene was changing and gradually we hovered over a great sanitarium. Below, pacing a lovely path with nervous energy, I saw a face that once had been the pride of her classmates, inded it was that of Edith Patterson. The fairy said, “Long did she study; she finally took all the college degrees in the country, and worn out at last there was nothing left for her to do but come here and rest.” { Stricken with grief at this sad sight I was soon to witness a scene which was the exact opposite of this. A gay ball-room filled with charming people greeted my eye and at the head of the receiving line stood a tall dignified figure which 1 instantly identified as Bessie Castleberry. Ever a lover of society, she played her part well here and was admirably suited to it. From here we went to a quiet country town, where we paused over a lovely bungalow. Over it hovered the peace that a true home maker gives her home and within. I heard a sweet voice singing. Presently the singing ceased and the owner of the voice came into the yard. It was Odosca Davis and I remembered this was the fortune predicted for her long ago by her English teacher. Then the unseen hand guided us over a large business house. Looking through the manager’s window I see a tall young man, successfully selling a large bill of goods. As he leaves the building one fellow says of him, “He always gets the orders,” and then I see that it is our old friend, John Albert Hodge. Page Seventeen. Next I am in the vast auditorium of a theater, a noted pianist is giving her first recital and as the first strains of music float upon, rny ear they seem to carry a message from those bygone school days. It is no svonder that they should do so, for as the last notes of her haunting melody sounded and the audience frantically applauded I recognized another of our class, Susie Scott. Then I pass into a room where patterns for the most beatiful cloth and carpets are beting designed. A keen eyed man. watches the designers and cor- rects each error they make. I soon see that he is Lawrence Stanley, the man- ager of this technical department, who has always been interested in mechan- ical drawing. Then I pass by a window which instantly attracts my attention. The most charming garments are displayed here and the name in the window is “Ruby Downey, Dressmaker.” The fairy tapped me on the shoulder and said, “Her success is due to inherited talent.” I fly then over quiet scenes, but presently stop where the noise of a print- ing press is sounding. “Let us visit this,” she requested and we stopped at the foot of an elevator which instantly bears us upward to the editor’s office. Who should we find there but Charles Ezell ? Experience is, after all, the best teacher. Then a western ranch is shown us. From it an automobile, which betok- ens the wealth of its owner, is speeding toward the city. Steering it is one, who once was Cassie Browning, but who for the love of western Tire has re- nounced both her ambition to be a famous pianist and her maiden name. Then a Chautauqua circuit, with its numerous conflicting departments, is before me. Managing it all with great skill is our old basket ball manager, Gordon Johnston. Next I see a suffragette addressing a crowd, who listen eagerly. She is one of those who so long picketed the White House grounds and when we look closely we see it is only Shellye McKensie. From here we proceed to an art galley. A picture that covers an entire side of the wall attracts much attention.. We gaze at it and finally see the name of the artist painted in small letters, Opal Cox. Adjoining the gallery is a book store, which we next visit. A pile of un- sold books are the first things we notice. With interest I ask, “Are these Page Eighteen. books popular?” ‘‘Not yet, madame,” answered the dealer, “they are by a new authoress, Jennie Houston, and the public has, so far, read very few of them.” The most enthusiastic crowd I have seen is at a ball game. Playing wtih his old vim and determination is a tiny figure, rushing here and there and always in the thick of the fight. When the game is over I see the crowd swing him on their shoulders and shout, “Russell, William Russell, won the game.” After this all is silent, my fairy guide vanishes and opening my eyes i — J. P. H. 0 . .c -• TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN • ■ - We wish to express our appreciation for the aid Mr. E. W. Dozier has given us this year. He is a very popular-man and is always ready to help us in any way, especially in athletics. He' is a great sportsman ami he made it possible for us to accumulate quite a neat sum toward the expenses of the basket ball season. We wish to thank him once more and I am sure we will all help him by visiting his shod's as often as possible. i t5 fuiur (Clans Hallnt Class dude......... Nerviest .......... Wittiest .......... Biggest baby....... Biggest bluffer.... Most frivolous..... Most conceited..... Most cheerful...... Most friendly...... Class flunky....... Most timid......... Most captivating... Most authoritative Most talkative..... Class dreamer...... .....Charles Ezell .. William Russell ..Shellye McKensey .......Susie Scott ..Edith Patterson ..Cassie Browning .....James Henry ..........Opal Cox ..Jennie Houston ..Gordon Johnson ...Lawrence Stanley Bessie Castleberry .....Ruby Downey .....Odosca Davis John Albert Hodge ! Page Nineteen. COLORS—Maroon and White. FLOWER—American Beauty CLASS Elsie Lee Alexander, Sec. James Arnold Grace Barnhill Earle Bourland Cecil Clayton Eunice Den.ton Marshall Fugate Helen Harrison Rufus Heltsley Isahel Melton Edythe ROLL: William E. Moore Lillye O’Bryant Rufus Parish Mary Snell Ruby, Vice Pres. Cassie Shadriek Odes Thomas Annie Laurie Thomson Mary Thomas Hopewell Thomson Ruby Weir, Pres. Whitfield Page Twenty. lilir njji|iinuirr (£Iasii COLORS—Orange and Black FLOWER—Violet Blackwell Taylor, Pres. Lucy Arnold Mary Eliza Barnett Elizabeth Braun. Margaret Brooks Mary Ellen Bassett Alton Cates Sarah Cox, Sec.-Tres. Louise Dulin, V. Pres. Katherine Chappell CLASS ROLL: Lalla Furgerson Minerva Gordon Lallie Hockersmith Martha Sue Hobgood Agnes McGary Strother Winstead Jessie Pearl McLean Dorothy OfiFutt Mary Omer Franklin Pemberton John, Green Salmon Daisy Shelton Julia Springfield Stella Stum Elizabeth Toombs Cynthia Utley Aurelia Weldon James Wells Page Twenty-One. jFreshman (lilacs Benjamin Ashby Vice President Everett Elgin Secretary and Treasurer Lelia Laffoon CLASS COLORS— Purple and Gold CLASS FLOWER- -Sunburst Rose. « CLASS MOTTO—Our aim is at the stars. c ; CLASS ROLL: Benjamin Ashby, Pres. Lelia Laffoon, Sec.-Tres. Wheaton Ashby Ely Mangum Hall Allen Lawrence Moore Elijah Bassett Guy Nisbet W. F. Brown Ford O’Bryan Arvel Burton Walter Owen Guy Clayton David Phillips Harold Cordi er Maurice Reinecke Harold Cox Mildred Shacklette Roy Dockery J. B. Simpson Everett Elgin, V. Pres. Mary Lou Southard George Farrant Corinne Thomas Priscilla Farrant Anna Agnes Todd Thos. E. Finley Lillian Waddill Elizabeth Bourland Howard W’alters Leona Gentry Alberta Whitfield Lenora Harrison James Wooton Vernon Hopper Vivian Yates Eula Hunter Nettie Lutz Grace Jones Conrad Lynn Martha Nourse Mary Utley Corinne Utley Graden Osburn Laurel Gatlin Page Twenty-Two. a hr JFrrsltmatt (Class Unitin' (Class Alphabet A is for Anderson, who the first of this year was our leader true, B is for Bessie, with her big eyes of blue, ’ is for Cassie, who raises many a fuss, I) is for Davis, but its her last name, I trust. E is for Eze'i, he makes lots of noise, E is for Forrest or Mike, leader of the basketball boys, G is for Gordon, always working for his class, H is for Houston, the authoress, who should come last. 1 is for “I know,” which one member seems to hate, .1 is for John Albei-t and James, two who are great, K is for “Ivorey” o’er mathematics supreme, L is for Lawrence, his athletic progress a dream. M is for McKensie, who is cheerful and happy, N is for no one in our class so snappy. O is for Opal, the loyal secretary, I’ is for Patterson, who of manner is always most cheery. R is for Russell and Ruby, who take trig together, S is for Susie, who comes to school in bad or good weather. X Y Z and all the rest Fail entirely our Senior class to bless. Page Twenty-Three. Forrest Windsor Murphy came to Madisonville in 1917, teaching Science and French and coaching the basket ball teams. In December, 1917, he mar- ried Miss June Sales. In April, 1918, he volunteered for military service and went to Louisville. From there he was transferred eastward, and after a training course was commissioned second lieutenant in the ordance depart- ment. He remained in the army eight months before he received his dis- charge. In January, 1919, he returned to Madisonville to resume his regular duties as a teacher and a coach. He has proved to be very efficient along both lines of work. Page Twenty-Four. “Wamp” Hopewell Thomson (Center.) He is captain of the squad and was the back- bone of the team. He he!d the team together in many scrappy games. We are giad to say -hat he will again, be in his place next, season ready to help carry home the ‘‘Cup”. “Shank'’ Odes Thomas He played guaid on the team and is one of the best goal shots in Kentucky. He made good in his first year, doing all of our foul goal shooting and making an average of 71 per cent. He will also be back next year. “Roddy” Ruby Weir A forward on the team; very light, weighing only 125, but an awfully swift piayer and he is sure in his work. Another good man for next year. His one fault being a desire for a beauti- ful “Ruby”. Pest’ ’ William Russel He is little but loud and always full of “pep”. He is forward and always plays hard for victory. He graduates this year and we all realize we are losing a mighty good man. ■ “Jake” Rufus Parish It is hard to tell where his heart is, but we know he throws his whole soul into the “scrap” when battling against struggling opponents and we think our 140-pound guard can. stop any for- ; ward in the state. “Doodle” Rufus Heltsley He is a sub, but always there when needed. “The only one alive” weighs 120 pounds, called the “Runt.” You can always see him for 25c at any basket ball game. (Girls’ Haslu't Hall MISS GRACE JONES is captain of the Girls’ team and holds the position of forward, which place she fills well and does excellent work. MISS MARY SNELL RUBY, another member of the team that has shown brilliant work and is one of the best guards M. H. S. has ever produced. MISS LUCY ARNOLD, the youngest on the team, but by no means faulty in her play. It is her first year and she does great work as guard. MISS MARTHA SUE HOF5GOOD, our spunky center. She works hard and has often, turned the tide of battles when all looked dark. A good player indeed. MISS PRISCILLA FARRANT, is the other forward that makes up the team and because she is named last does not mean that she is a poor player. She is a fine goal shot and has a good record from start to finish. MISSES THOMSON and HOCKERSMITH. We mustn’t leave out the korthy subs, who were always on hand and ready to do their share of the work to win. Page Twenty- Eight. Haskft Hall iillil The basket ball season of 1919 found M. H. S. with one regular and two subs from the 1918 squad. Thomas ,a last season’s guard, was shifted to center and the team was built around him. The first few gaipes found several men fighting for the guard positions which were finally landed by two new men. The forwards were men of considerable experience, which gave the team stability in the more closely contested games. The season opened with a victory for the Maroon and Black over Vander- bilt Training School in a fast snappy game. The following week we lost to the Owensboro five in one of the best games of the season. After two weeks' rest, the team journed to Owensboro. The first half found Madisonville lost, but they came back strong in the second half, Owensboro winning after a hard fight. The following night, the M. H. S. quintet staged a comeback and de- feated Henderson. High in a spirited contest. The following week the Maroons traveled to Elkton to meet Vanderbuilt Training School for the second time. The game was called a few minutes before midnight and with this handicap, our boys lost a splendid foot ball game on a hardwood floor. After a try- ing trip back we met Evansville High on our own floor. The game ended with a jumbled score, but ours read a victory—so be it! From Paducah came the next five to seek our scalp, but instead theirs remained. The following week Henderson went down in defeat for the second time in a rather slow game. M. H. S. then attempted to down Evansville in their own back yard, but Evansville was out for revenge and got it. Hopkins- ville High was treated very gently but very firmly and another victory was ours. Bethel College invited the High School teams of Western Kentucky to meet in Russellville to decide the championship. Only four teams accepted, Owensboro, Paducah, Madisonville and Shepherdsville. The latter team from Central Kentucky. The M. H. S. five lost the first game to Shepherdsville by a close score. The second was won from Paducah, but it required an extra live minutes to do it. The third was lost to Owensboro by a narrow margin. This game eliminated Madisonville. The championship and with it a hand- some silver cup were won by Owensboro. Here’s to them! The deserved it. Playing the strongest teams within a radius of a hundred miles, Madison- ville won more than half the games played. The Maroon, and Black took sec- o..d place in the race for the championship. The entire team was made up of Page 'Twenty-Nine. fighters who never quit until the last whistle blew. Their stamina was mar- velous, the second half of almost every game being their best. The team work was good; their passing accurate. Often, however, the goal shooting was eratic, which cost us several games. Individually each man was a worker. During the season ten men played in regular games, six made theii letter. Too much cannot be said for the “Scrubs,” who gave the “Varsity” a fighting scrimmage each evening. Next year one man will be gone from the squad. Why can’t we bring the cup to the fold of the Maroon and Black ? Here’s to the championship of Western Kentucky in 1920! And, a e we p. e- suming too much to ask for the championship of the whole state, from the Big Sandy to the Mississippi? —F. W. M. WANTED TO KNOW If the Dinky stops at Mortons Gap each morning? What caused the blister on Cassie’s forehead? What becomes of CharlesJEzell after lunch ? Who swipes the tenth grade lunches? Where Lawrence Stanley gets his crimpers? W’hv Cecil Clayton never argues? What hindered the progress of time with John Albert? Where James Henry gets his sweet disposition? When we will get our new High school building? Why “Pest” is so brilliant in History? Who smokes in the basement? How Opal gets such good grades in “Trig”? Page Thirty. (Siris’ Saslu't iBall The girls began their eventful basket ball season on Monday, November 2, 1918, with Prof Driskel as coach. He started the season off with good spirits and the girls seemed to be very interested. At the first of the season there wore enough girls for three teams, and each girl was striving to make the first team. When Mr. Driskel left M. H. S. we were without a coach until the return of our old coach, Prof. Murphey, who consented to work with the girls’ team in addition to the boys. The first game of the season was at Henderson, where they played a good team and when the final whistle blew the score stood 12 to 12. Five minutes more play was allowed and in this five minutes Henderson made one point, winning the game. Were they discouraged? No! Each girl worked harder in the next few days and then we played Henderson on our home floor. We won easily the game ending with the score counting 19 tp 7. Then Hopkinsville, with a much larger team, came down to see what they could do. A fine game was staged and we won by one point, the score being 8 to 7. For the last game of the season we played at Hopkinsville. In this game we lost to the opposing team by a score of 14 to 4, which was partly due to the fact that our girls had never played on such a large floor. This closed the season, and we had won only half of the games, but next year we expect to take everything, as all of the girls will be back and we will have a very fast team. —J. A. Page Thirty-One. CALENDAR SEPTEMBER. Monday 2.—'“The End of a Perfect day.” School begins. Circus day. Which was the most popular? Friday 20.—Mr. Gordon Armes resigns. Monday 23.—Seniors select rings. Juniors Select pins. OCTOBER. Thursday 3.—Parade day. Will we ever forget it? Friday 4.—Several teachers have influenza. Monday 7.—Mr. K. E. Driskel begins teaching. School dismisses on ac- count of influenza. Thursday 31.—Shadows and ghosts abroad. Poor Freshies. NOVEMBER. Monday 11.—Armistice signed. “Great Guns and Big Doin’s.” Wednesday 27.—“Flu” ban lifted. ■ DECEMBER. Monday 2.—School begins. First basket ball practice. Friday 6.—We are terribly grieved. Mr. H. K. Anderson leaves us to take up work in post office. Friday 20.—School dismisses for Christmas holidays. Monday 30.—Mr. F. W| Murphy begins teaching. JANUARY. Wednesday I.—Seniors are missing. Thursday 2.—Prof. Gatton lectures to Seniors. Galli Curd sings at Evansville. Friday 3.—Several teachers not showing up. Mr. D i. kel resigns. Saturday 11.—First basket ball game. Vanderbui’t Training School loses 24-10. Monday 13.—Unlucky day for all concerned. Mr. Mark D. Cory appears on the scene. Friday 17.—Accidents will happen. Ownesboro H. S. wins 21-10. Monday 20.—Prof. Gatton discusses “cap and gown” proposition. Wednesday 22.—Mr. Murphy gently breaks the news to the Seniors that they will be requii-ed to write and speak a final within the next month. Page Thirty-Two. FEBRI RY. Monday 3.—Report cards ! ! Seniors wonder (?) why no hundreds were made in. conduct. Friday 7.—Evansville H. S. 22. M. H. S. 22. Saturday 15.—Paducah H. S. 14. M. M. S. 41. Tuesday 18.—Holland Bell Ringers entertain us. Mr. Cole comes to M. H. 3. Friday 21.—Henderson 14. Madisonville 27. Monday 24.—Mr. Murphy has the “Hu.” Poor .Mike.” The French class takes a vacation. Friday 28.—Hopkinsville H. S. 18. M. H. S. 30. MARCH. Friday 7.—Seniors’ pictures taken for the Annual. Seniors give finals. Monday 10.—Mr. Murphy is back. Friday 28.—The boys come without ties. Several free for all fights. APRIL. Wednesday 2.—Anuual staff hard at work. Friday 4.—Last of Senors finals. 0, joy! Seniors order invitations. Tuesday 8.—“Dot” is late! How unusual that she or Charles should ever be! Wednesday 9.—Three Senior girls present! Present! Present! Mr. Murphy: “Just twenty-four hours too late.” Monday 21.—Preliminary for Western Kentucky Oratorical. MAY. Thursday 15.—Alumni banquet. Sunday 18.—Baccalaureate Sermon. Monday 19.—Commencement. “Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot.” —O. C. Page Thirty-Three. JOKES Edytho—(Buying knitting yarn)—“And is this color also genuine?” Salesman—“As genuine as the color of your rosy cheeks.” Edvthe—“Hm! Show me something else please.” Miss Stum—“Thomas E., can you decline ‘to ('at’?” Thomas E.—“Yes’m, I can, but I don’t like to.” Wm. Russell—“See Cassie standing out there in the hall?” Jno. Burton—“Sure, but what of it?” Wm. Russell—“She has her hair done up like a nickel cigar.” Jno. Burton—“How’s that?” Wm. Russell—“About twenty puffs.” � J. Henry—“Sal, Lily, why is it you are so short?” L. O’Bryant—“Guess it’s because I was raised on short cake and con- densed milk.” , Chas. Ezell—“I woke up last night with a sensation that my new watch was gone. The impression was so strong I got up and looked.” Gordon Johnston—“Well, was it gone?” Chas. Ezell—“No, but it was going.” ♦ The class would have no amusement at the end of each period if Cassie failedto rave over long assignments. Miss Lewis—“Be quiet while 1 look over the roll and run rapidly around the room.” • Mr. Murphy------“I’m going to get a divorce; my wife hasn’t spoken to me in six months.” Mr. Cory—“Better be careful, you will never get another wife like that.” Page Thirty-Four. i ...................• ' • _................................... Vni:'.___________________ THE M’LEOD STORE Incorporated Leaders in Dry Goods, Ready to Wear, Shoes, Clothing, Gents Furnishings, Furniture ancf Groceries. 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