Malta McConnelsville High School - Unonian Yearbook (McConnelsville, OH)

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SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY CONCLUDED head bookkeeper with an oil company in San- toy, Ohio. ' just as I was wondering where Bob, Rich- ard, Leah and Berenice could be, the curtain went up, and on the bulletin board, the an- nouncement was, that the first number would be Original Dances by the second Irene and Vernon Castle? 1 was delighted, but in no way surprised, when they appeared, and we found them to be Leah Ball and Richard Mc- Elhiney, who were the originators of The Curbstone Hop, the popular dance of the day. The next number was a comedy sketch by Berenice Kirby and Bob Durbin, in which Bob was a lightning change artist. He imper- sonated everything from a printer's devil to a dignified Senior class president. Berenice seemed to be under the impression that she could sing, but we all left before she had 'rin- ished her solo-all except Gerald Dunnington, who sat listening as if entranced. Byron Dick- inson whispered to me that we should make Jud come with us, as it would ruin his repu- tation to be seen at a show, as he was touring the country, lecturing and warning the young men of the evils of cigarette smoking. I nearly fainted at this, but they got me to the air as soon as possible, and gave me a whiff of smelling salts. s On our way to a confectionery store Byron told me that he was now a doctor, practicing in Chicago. I inquired from him concerning Mary Johnson, and learned that she was teach- ing Latin in dear old Mt. Airy, and was said to be a second Mrs. Button. ' On arriving at the large candy and ice cream store we found it under the management of Nellie Richardson, who even in school days al- ways had a sweet tooth. y 'l ' XVhile we were all drinking ice cream sodas the B. 81 O. train arrived, bringing with it Pearl Van Horne, who came over from the train in a hack driven by Ivan McKitriclc, who was in the employ of the Kennebec hotel. Pearl had come all .the way from New York to be present at our 1'eunion, and had cancelled a week's engagement, which would mean thou- sands to her. She was known as the best dressed woman in America, and was an art- ist's and style shows' model. This now accounted for all the members of our very versatilei' class, as UF. J. used to call us, except three 'or four. Nellie pro- duced some back numbers of The Town Gos- sip and, turning to the personal column, we read- 1- S l ' 'Ruth,Link was with a comic opera company in New York City, g h Merle Tavenner was a domestic science teacher at Ohio S-tate University. . Turning to the Home Section, we found that Annie Wlells was editing the column, Ad- vice to the Love-lorn, .under the non de plume of Lx-:tty Hairfaxf' y ' I ' It then being pretty late, the crowd soon dis- persed. I made my way homeward. Having made a fortune at school-teaching, I was living a retired life with Maydell Alderman, a for- mer member' of our class, in our palatial home, The Old ,Maidery, upon I-Iart's,Point. p ' . -Josephine Birch. lu Ill 9 MIQIXV 'IT QL if 3' e 'H I' L J . -' v ,v, K :gt X

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4 2 . : EDITORIALS 5' : PATRIOTISM IN THE HIGH SCHOOL At this period in the history of the-world, when- practically all the nations of the earth are engaged in a world-wide conflict for the suppression of militarism and for the recogni- tion of the rights of humanity, the hearts of the American people are stirred as never be- fore with a feeling of patriotism. Especially has this feeling of love and pride for their country been aroused among the school chil- dren. IfVhen war was declared by the United States against Germany and German atroci- ties, six young men of the M. Sz M. High School responded to the call to arms and en- listed in the defense of their country. Later, as the call became more urgent, others re- sponded to the colors, until at present the stu- dents and graduates of Mt. Airy, who have given up their homes and ambitions and have offered their lives for the making of the world safe for democracy, form a total of twenty. Those, however, who are left behind are alike imbued with a spirit of patriotism. Each student feels that, although it is not possible for everyone to go to the front and ight, there are many things which each one can do, and that patriotism can be shown in more ways than one. ' A Junior Red Cross was organized in the High School, and every pupil became a mem- ber of the organization. The work which has been done has been worth while. Much real good has been accomplished in the way of knitting, sewing and in making scrap books. Besides the work in the Junior Red Cross, a Wfar Savings Society has been organized. The students of the High School have given it their hearty support and are saving their money, hitherto uselessly spent, for invest- ment in VVar Savings Stamps. Thus in many different ways the students of the M. Sz M. High School are showing their patriotism and are cheerfully and en- thusiastically doing their bitfl THE NEYN M. Sz M. HIGH SCHOOL XV ith the modern progressive movements, education takes on a new meaning. NV here it formerly meant culture and refinement, it now means power and efficiency. It is a well recognized fact today that a good education is very necessary for future success. To be- come a successful business man, a lawyer, a doctor, or, indeed, to be successful in any pro- fession, one must be well adapted to his chosen work, and he must be highly efficient, vor, in other words, 'he must have received an education that develops and trains his natural powers and abilities. The people are realizing, as never before. the value of a High School education. The mental training, the discipline, the daily as- sociation with teachers and others who have high ideals work a marvelous change in the boys and girls who throng the Freshman class and later graduate with honor. I To better accommodate the increased num- ber of those seeking High School education, the two towns-Malta and lXfIcConnelsville- are erecting a new building for the M. St M. High School. This building is to be equipped according to modern ideas, and will be looked upon with pride in the future. Although the class of 11918 will not enjoy the privilege of attending school in the new building, they are glad that the future classes will have that privilege. They realize that a better equipped building means more efficient work and a better preparation for life's work. -Mary johnson.