Mansfield High School - Crimson Spotlight Yearbook (Mansfield, IL)

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JUNIOR CLASS I-IISTGRY Did you know that we have a modern King Arthur and Round Table in M. C. H. S.? Yes, we have, but instead of King Arthur, we have King Paul, who rules over his dominion with much care and force. XVhen a tiny verdant youth is first allowed membership in this most exalted Round Table, he is admitted into that order known as The Freshman, after certain severe tests, he becomes a bold Sophomore, then a dashing Junior, and finally a grave, dignified Senior. As the year 1923 drew to a close, King Paul called a meeting of that di- vision of the Round Table called -Iunior, to test them to determine whether he might admit them to the highest degree of the organizations called Senior. After each had seated himself around the Table, King Paul spoke thus: Thou knowest what this meeting hast been called for, I presume. As I call the roll, each shalt give an account of his past in this organization. Russell, my bold student knight, since thou art the brave leader of the Juniors, thou shalt speak first. Then answered Russell, as he quickly arose, while a broad smile covered his face, I entered High School in 'Z0. Since then, I have studied hard. fNow a smile came over the entire group.j Besides this, I have excelled all others with my brush and paints. I was Art Editor for the Emceaichessf' Then quoth King Paul, Russell, since thou hast studied so hard, thou shalt be made Senior. VVe wilt next hear from my wise and studious knight, Roy. Thus answered meek Roy, I have made the highest grades that were made in our class. Said King Paul, Inasmuch as thou hast always been an 'A' student, thou shalt be admitted to the Senior degree, most learned Roy. Clair, my strong and valiant knight, letnus' hear from thee nowf' Gallant Clair rose immediately and in a deep bass voice declaimed, In my Freshman degree, I played4leading role in the play, 'The Fascinating Fanny Brown'g while last year I starred in 'Tommy's IVife'. Here a little red-haired girl jumped up and said, He also kept many foreign knights from scoring in many basketball tournaments. Then came this answer, I'm very sure, noble Clair, that you will be a valuable member in my Senior group. Now wilt Cline, my brave knight. please speak? Thus answered Cline, I have tried my best to lead our Knights of the Basketball so that our record would make our organization renowned. Then continued King Paul, Indeed, Cline, basketball hast its place in this organization. Thou shalt be granted the highest degree that can be given. George, our greatly beloved knight, wilt thou speak next ? This was George's slow reply, I have been yell leader, and had it not been for our inspiring yells, our team could not have had so many victories. 1923

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JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Bottom Row, left to right-George Bateman, Russell Curl, Clair Koken- sparger, Cline Ross, Melvin Howe, Charles Slater. Middle Row-Theodore Pilchard, Roy Amdor, Eva Swartz, Esther Walk- er, Lillian Grigsby, Mary Bateman. Top Row-Dorothy Perry, Elsie Swartz, Stella Montgomery, Agnes McCall Josephine Young, Flora Pilchard. - A1923

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Then again King Paul, VVell done, my good follower, thou dost deserve in be admitted to the degree, Senior. Vile shalt hear from thee now, Lady Eva. Eva responded thus, King Paul, last year Josephine and I took part in a debate given at Mahometlu King Paul replied, Lady Eva, thou fair maid, thee and Josephine have surely done thy duty. Lady Elsie, wilt thou speak now ? King Paul, had it not been for the tactful leadership of Mary and me, our class would have had no social activities. Said King Paul, Thou hast truly done thy part, for the old saying says, 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.' So you are admitted to this degree. But come, the time dost draw short and this meeting shouldst close. I am quite sure that since these members of the class have done so well, the remainder shalt certainly be admitted. Thus, because of thy good merits and splendid abilities, I do hereby admit this degree, Junior, to the highest degree of the organization, Senior. --FLORA PILCHARD. 1923