Madisonville High School - Maroon Yearbook (Madisonville, KY)

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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.

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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.

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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.