McClenaghan High School - Florentine Yearbook (Florence, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 154 of the 1925 volume:

I THE PURPOSE of publishing this Annual has been to present to the students of Florence High a book of memories in which the happenings of the year 1924-35 have been accurately and pleasantly recorded, and to give to others who may chance to turn these pages a true estimate of the character of the work which is done in our school and of the love we shall ever cherish toward our Alma Mater. LL-tn: . iiihtt U. jjftmirr AJOR JOHN W. MOORE was horn on a plantation near Cokesbury, S. C., October 29, 1878. His preparatory education was begun in a private school at Cokesbury and continued through the Cokesbury Conference School. At seventeen years of age he won a scholarship to The Citadel at Charleston, S. C., and entered there as a cadet in October, 1896. In his college career he distinguished himself as a diligent student, energetic soldier, and leader among the cadets. Upon graduation in 1900 he obtained a B. S. degree. He then attended The College of Charleston, where he received an M. A. degree. Since graduation from these colleges Major Moore has attended summer schools in South Carolina and at Cornell University. He began his teaching career as Commandant and Master of Mathematics. Fitting School of Furman University, in 1901-1902. The various positions held since then were: Instructor in Mathematics and Commandant, University School, New Orleans, La., 1902-1904: Principal High School, Greenwood, S. C.. 1904-1905 ; Assistant Professor, The Citadel, 1905-1909; Professor of Political Science, The Citadel, 1909-1913: Professor of History and Political Science, The Citadel, 1913-1920: Adjutant, The Citadel, 1908-1917; Commandant, The Citadel, 1917-1920; Headmaster and, later, Superintendent, Bailey Military Institute, 1920-1923; Superintendent Florence Public Schools, 1923—the present. During the World War he served as Major of Infantry, U. S. A. In 1907 Major Moore married Miss Lucy Laurens de Saussure, of Charleston, S. C. Besides being active in all educational affairs, Major Moore takes an active part also in other enterprises. He is a Mason, Rotarian, and member of other organizations. His has been, and is, a life which exemplifies the lofty ideals which Florence High upholds, and one which we all admire and desire to emulate. A. A. Cohen H. E. Davis a. V. Hicks. Chairman R. E. Currin J. C. McClenaghak The Board of School Commissioners Florence City Schools .a (Llir JFIiirrntittr r ar IF. ii. § . (£m E BELIEVE in the kind of school spirit that will make it easy to do right and hard to do wrong. We believe in honesty and fair dealing in the classroom and on the athletic field. We believe in high standards of scholarship and conduct. We believe in upholding the school in all that is right and esteem it our duty to keep it right in all matters. We believe in res|)ect for property and authority. We believe in cheerfulness in work and play. We believe in tbe full development of body, mind, and spirit. We believe that we are living a life now in preparation for a later life as real American citizens. Robert Severance, ’25. Uuarft of fEfcitora EDNA MATTHEWS —........ AMORY MOORE............ EDNA PETTIGREW ........ william Mcknight....... RUTH THORNBURGH ....... STERLING JOHNSTON ..... JACK OULLA ............ ELIZABETH DAVIS ....... LAMAR HOLMAN .........— EDWIN FULTON .......-.. ELIZABETH RICKENBAKER . INEZ WOOTEN ........... BADGER BAKER .......... WILLIAM CANNON ........ FRED BROOKS ..f........ S. R. FLOWERS.........— ALFRED LAWTON ......... FRED RUM PH ........... ................Editor-in-Chicf ..............Associate Editor ..............Associate Editor ..............Associate Editor ..............Associate Editor ..............Associate Editor ..............Associate Editor ..............Associate Elditor .................. Art Editor ..........Associate Art Editor ..........Associate Art Editor ..........Associate Art Editor ................Athletic Editor ......Assistant Athletic Editor ...............Business Manager ...Assistant Business Manager ............Advertising Manager .Assistant Advertising Manager J M i« jj----- Jflnmitutr ahp 3Farultp GEORGE BRIGGS, B. A. University of South Carolina Principal SALLIE WATKINS. B. A. Greenville Woman’s College Columbia University Latin LIDA SCARBOROUGH. B. A. Greenville Woman’s College Assistant Latin and Algebra MARGARET VIRGINIA CAMPBELI Florida State College for Women Modern Languages LUCIE DANIEL WINGARD. B Converse College University of North Carolina University of Pennsylvania English MABEL IRENE BVRD B. A., rn. Greenville Woman's College Dennison University Assistant English ELLA KING BRUNSON. B. S Converse College Assistant English MARY E. FOSTER Winthrop College Brenau College Asheville Normal University of Virginia Assistant English I AULINE levin, b. a. Winthrop College MoH'ctnatics MARIE GREGORY, B. A. Winthrop College Assistant Mathematics GRACE SEA BROOK, B. A. inthrop College Columbia University H istory RUTH CHILD, B. A. Lander College Assistant History SARAH A. MARCUS, B. A., M. A. Winthrop College Science CORRIE MAE HILL, B. A., M. A. Winthrop College University of Chicago Assistant Science RUTH A. THOMASSON Winthrop College Teachers’ College, Columbia University Domestic Art BESSIE LEVIN, B. A. Winthrop College Assistant Domestic Art 12 uuui! Mjj ROBERTA ANDREWS, B. A. University of South Carolina Assistant Mathematics CORR1E DU SEN BURY Winthrop College Librarian W. E. BARNES Florence State Normal School University of Alabama George Peabody College for Teachers Manual Training J. O. TYNER Assistant Manual Training J. LEE RHAME, B. A. Furman University Director of Athletics and Coach RUTH GREENE Georgia State Normal Chautauqua Normal of Physical Education Girls’ Physical Director JOHN M. HARLLEE, B: A . Wofford College Assistant Coach THELMA HUSBANDS Georgia State College for Women Secretary She Jtflumttiur ALLIE ANDERSON Emerson School of Oratory Expression IDA MAE HALDEMAX. B. Pe Southwest Teachers’ College Chicago Art Institute Chicago University Art NORMA HOWLE WYSONG. B. A. Greenville Woman's College Virgil Piano School, X. V. Public School Music. Cornell University Gin Co. Public School Music Music A. B. KEISERMAN Director of Instrumental Music Florence High School m elhr Iflitmiltnr EVANS CANNON “Smile and the world smiles with you .” Just a sun of jollity that casts its rays into fellow beings. And in these rays are revealed his profound sense of humor—that’s Evans. He takes things easily, regardless of their gravity, although he may assume a serious mien. Among the many honors that he has enjoyed, his highest is that of Senior Class President. We predict abundant success for Evans and that our prophecy may be fulfilled is our honest hope. LEONORA BRIGGS “True-hearted, whole-hearted, faithful and loyal.” Leonora typifies Senior Class spirit. For her, no problem is too large or small. She furnishes us with the necessary executive ability for success. This, with her talent for reacting and singing, ought to help “Little Eagle” to fiy far. FRED BROOKS “Who mixed reason with pleasure And wisdom with mirth.” Fred’s vocations are many and varied: viz.. Assistant principal, office hoy. photographer, business manager, and actor. We do not know which is his avocation, but we suggest that he open a “charm school” near a hospital. MARY KING “She is pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with, and pleasant, too, to think on.” Laughing eyes, blue as skies, gazing at you from under long, curly lashes—they’re Mary’s. Mary is a jolly good pal with an ever-ready, bewitching smile. She has a good time, too, but that is not all. Her pleasures do not hinder her from standing high in her class. She is one of our F. H. S. “old reliables.” 20 MATTIE ANTHONY “A smile for all, a greeting glad, A lovable, jolly way she had.” Mattie is our ideal of a sweet-tempered, genial girl. She meets you with a smile and she leaves you with a smile, and we have yet to see her angry. We hope that the “lucky one will he a Florence lad, for we surely would miss her if she went away. BADGER BAKER “Diablito Hermoso.” Badger was a madcap sprite, mischievous and gay, When, upon a summer morn. Amelia crossed his way. Now he’s forgot his merry self, And become a sober elf. BERTHA BAIN “Very wise and attractive is she. What an honor if only half as sensible we’d be.” Although Bertha just came to us this year, she entered into our Class spirit and is truly one of us. She stands well in her classes; her good work is certainly a good recommendation for Hartsville High. She always greets the day (whether gloomy or bright) with a sunny smile. She has made many friends who will be sorry when she must leave them to graduate. Carry our good wishes with you, Bertha, as you launch your bark on the Sea of the Future, for a life of destined success. PAUL BROTHERS ‘7 was his nature to blossom into song.” Paul is the boy of the charming voice who has so often delighted us with songs in chapel and Literary Society. We do not know what college Paul intends to honor, hut wherever lie goes, we predict for him a place in the “Song World.” 21 Shr IFlurrutiup ELIZABETH BARNWELL “A kind heart and a level head.” From the city of by the sea Betty came to us and plunged right into school activities. We have had several complaints from her neighbors saying that the practice on her saxophone is very disturbing. but F. H. S. is satisfied and we predict for her a place in any orchestra or band to which she may apply. Personified sweetness is Betty, and for this she and her “Chawlstawn” lingo have won a permanent place for her in our hearts. WILLIAM BRUNSON Wot too serious, not too gay. but always a jolly good fellow.” “Uncle Willie” decided to stay with us for another term after his graduation, before leaving to Income a Freshie at Carolina. If you do not know this boy, it is your loss. Bill’s humor, good nature, and alertness have never failed him. He is the fortunate possessor of a host of friends. GLADYS BARNES Sweetness and patience crown this gentle maid.”' Our friend from Claussen, or thereabouts, entered E .11. S. almost two years ago. Her favorite song is. “Mindin’ My Bizness.” Friends in her inner circle report she is one real true blue girl. By the way. six subjects seem to be her specialty. No further word need be said of her perseverance and worth. WILLIAM CANNON “Thinking is but an idle waste of thought.” Partake unsparingly of humor, wit, geniality, and integrity. Place in a stirring bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed, and the result is—Bill. Our best wishes to you. Bill; may hard luck follow you all your life and never catch up with you. 22 a hr JFlnrnititir ELIZABETH BRAY “Sweet personality, Full of rascality. In “Boots we lind one of our most loyal classmates. She is an all-round student and one of our star basketball players during her four years in Florence High! She has the genuine school spirit, for when she herself is not playing, she is on the side lines, cheering her home players on to victory. Although “Sarah has never mentioned bc.ng in love, we know that she has this human characteristic, for she has found the “prince of her dreams in the person of a long, lanky comedian. She is a person of deep thought, for everything is always “Well.” HARVEY CAPPS “It matters not who non or lost, hut how you played the game.” Just a likeable fellow—that's Harvey. But Harvey possesses more than personality. He is a good athlete, considered as one of the best backs in High School circles. This year he was Captain of the Yellow Jackets and his playing was of a spectacular variety. Furman, you gain, where we lose. Here's luck to you, Harvey, may you have as your running mate Fortune, to travel with you through your climb to success. MARGUERITE BOIXEST “Happy and carefree, jolly and szveet, She is a dear from her head to her feet Marguerite is one of our pleasure-loving Seniors. She is very musical and often displays her vocal talent in singing class. She is a true lover of nature, but prefers the song of the Sparrow best. WILLIAM COOPER “He drinks deep of the Pierian Spring 1' Bill joined our ranks four years ago and has since been a worthy recipient of our fortunes. Bill is a good athlete, and Florence High will keenly feel his absence. He has received mention for All-State teams in both football and baseball. His athletic work does not overbalance his scholastic abilities. Again Furman gains, and we lose. GJljr I o rent in? DOROTHY CHASE ”Her fortune lies within a ring, To be bought by a 'King'.” In spite of the democratic atmosphere in which Dorothy has been reared, we tear she has acquired monarchic ideas and prefers being ruled by a ‘‘King.’ If you want any information, go to Dorothy, for she always knows the latest gossip. She is very attractive, and is liked by all of her classmates. CHARLES CUTTS “Yea, verily, a ladies’ man.” Charlie is of a jolly and mischievous nature, yet this nature is not detrimental to him. for he is one of the most popular boys in school. It is somewhat evident, though, that this nature can be easily shed, for Charlie seems quite at home when in the bewitching presence of a member of the fair sex. W’e extend our best wishes to you. Charlie, may you enjoy the best that life affords. EDITH CARRAWAY “If she lidII. she will.”—and she usually can. Edith has been with us but two years, but we-feel she has been one of us from the beginning of our school career. In Edith, F. II. S. found one of the best little debaters she has ever had. Edith can convince the judges on any subject with her quiet, easy, but assuring manner. She is one of our brightest students, and has a most winning personality. FRANCIS CRONENBERG “The combined qualities of Gentleman, Student, and a great Athlete.” “Frisco” is an all-around boy—a star on Hicks Field and a double one in classroom. He surprised us all in football this season by bursting into sudden brilliant fame. May his success of life be as startling! CHARLES DAMON “My thoughts are only for to-day, Not of the future far away.” Charlie is a member of good standing in the happy-go-lucky class. He is noted for his mischievous escapades. Charlie, a shiek of the Class, with his light, curly hair, flashing eyes, and winning smile, captures many hearts. He is very popular and exceedingly skilled in the art of making friends. How can success avoid the owner of such a personality? DOROTHY CORLEY Some have good looks, some have brains. But to be a good sport is something to claim. Dorothy believes in a good time, and we understand she dances quite frequently with a certain young gentleman on Church Street. We are told he is very “Green, however. Dorothy has become quite athletic this last year and found a place on the Varsity Basket-Ball Team. She is always ready when one is out for a lark and never fails to take a dare. LANEY DENNIS “Books; ’tis a dull and endless strife.” Laney (Pug) is a well-known football player. He displayed some great work on the field this year and we know that he will have great success in college. Laney is a heart-smasher, especially with a knife and fork. But we hear that the Government’s going to charge Laney extra road tax for wearing out the road between Florence and Hartsville (Coker College). Good luck, “Ocean Wave.” EDITH MAY DE BERRY “A splendid type of young womanhood She is called “Edith” or “May,” whichever happens to come first into the mind of the speaker. We can justly apply this quotation to Edith May, “When pleasure and duty clash, let duty go to smash.” Because it is every day, every day, the same, “O, please, can t somebody help me with this Algebra? I went to a party last night and I had the best time.” We all think highly of Edith May and we sincerely hope that she will find life as happy as she did the days at F. II. S. (Iljr JFUuTuttnr EVELYN DORSEY Haste thee, Nymph, and briny with thee. Jest and youthful Jollity Brimming over with life, laughter and jollity—that’s Evelyn. We claim her not only as an indispensable portion of our Class, but also as one of our accomplished” members. She can dance and she can sing, and she can play ’most anything. One with such a happy disposition and promising abilities is certain to find the ‘‘end of the rainbow” before the great sun of her career shall set. BENJAMIN DOWLING “There is laid up for me a Florence High diploma.” For years Ben was a shy. silent boy, but at last he found” himself and now he numbers his friends among the hundreds. Ben’s greatest virtue is his courtesy, and truly, when speaking of courtesy, none but himself can be his parallel. LOUISE DICKSON A happy disposition, like dollars, zvill oftentimes pay your way ' Here is one of the most lovable girls among the Seniors of ’25. She is always cheerful, amiable, and has.an air about her, so sincere when you delve deep enough into it, you can’t help but like. She has personality, which is a much desired asset. It is that intangible charm, or the lack of it, which makes people hate us or love us. She is very capable of being loved and of loving, about live feet six inches tall and rather stout— a “jolly good size for a jolly good girl. ROBERT FRASER “Yet hare I not seen so likely an ambassador of love. Seldom does an institution have the great good fortune of training such a conscientious worker as Robert. Never is he called on to help, that he does not only his share, but usually some other’s also. Several have called to our attention the fact that Robert has been practicing riding horseback, and the only explanation that we can discover is that at the tournament last year, Grace Williamson was a Queen. How’s this. Robert? BESSIE EASTERLING A daughter of the gods, divinely tall. And most divinely fair.” Do we know her? Why, everybody does. For what fame Has she not won? She is a star basket-ball player and there is no sport in which she does not indulge. And her singing? We sometimes wonder if the nightingale in II Penseroso” had not come to life in the form of Bessie. We think Bessie has a chronic case of giggles, for no matter when you look for her you can distinguish her by the well-known cackle. She has won a place in every schoolmate’s heart, and will he remembered by all forever. EDWIN FULTON As large as life and ticice as natural.” Ed’s motto is: Eat. drink, and be marry, for to-morrow we may die. Me is a very close friend of Lord Chesterfield and has an acquaintance with Edgeworth. Ed’s only trouble is his excess of brains, which he doesn’t use. This talented Southpaw is expected to be heard from in later life as a member of one of America’s greatest Art Societies. Some of his masterpieces adorn the pages of this Florentine. Ed’s first (and we hope not last) engagement was with his beloved Spanish teacher, our little Miss Campbell. SARESSELLERBE “Best kind of a sport, and a pal, true blue.” Saress is one of the most popular and attractive girls in school. She takes part in all activities. Whenever any one is needed, get Saress. for she invariably and willingly helps to put things over. Her popularity is attested by her various honors. Saress has many friends and is ever making new ones. BENNIE GAUSE Behind those eyes there lies much mischief.” Mere’s a fellow that possesses the proverbial “million-dollar smile, and if you don’t believe it, girls, then ask him yourself. Bennie is a fellow that, although he never pushes himself forward, is always ready to do the best he can. We all like Bennie, and hope that the “cruel world” will treat him right. m Ball 5hr Jflorntliiu Q i§. iwLLk L« Ainie hails from Bannockburn, whose school she left three years ago to join us. It was a lucky day for F. H. S., for Ainie has shown her worth and has readily acquired a Hock of admirers, both masculine and feminine. She is as pretty as a picture, dark-haired and blue-eyed, with an adorable little mouth. Ainie belongs to the Anti-Smoking League and has started an earnest effort to stamp out the evil cigarette in school. Angelica has elected Winthrop as her next place of learning, and she will carry with her the best wishes of her numerous friends. JESSIE MAE FINKLEA “The only ivay to hare a friend is to be one.” In this fair maid, indeed, do we find treasured up, the characteristics which make us all realize that “To know her is to love her. She is a good student. However, she spends not all her days in dreary plodding, for she enjoys a good time, and where there is fun there you may find Jessie Mae also. We are assured that a bright future lies before her. KENNETH GRIMSLEY “Youth is a blunder Although Kenneth may not have been l orn “good, he is one of the few who have made good. His motto is to “help the other fellow, and he believes in the theory that “a stitch in time may save a ripping time. Kenneth’s ambition is to be a lawyer, and if he continues in the manner in which he has begun, we have no doubt but that he will succeed. EUNICE FLOYD “She doeth little kindnesses Which most leave undone or despise.” If Eunice’s name were not on the roll, few would know she was here. Very quiet, and studious, Eunice is reaching for education in the highest sense. But if one wants real entertainment, watch her eyes shine and sparkle at subtle sarcasm and clever remarks. 28 m MARGARET GANDY “Then she will talk! Ye gods! hoiv she will talk. “Cottontop,” or “Blondy,” is gay, vivacious and full o' fun. She has a wonderful disposition, can recite, dance and sing, though her most enjoyable pastime is writing weekly themes and naming the hero “Ralph.” Margaret has another charming asset. She can always be depended upon. We wonder why the fifty-ninth hook in the Bible is her favorite? ROBERT HODGES “His ready wit, his cheery smile (Tito in stature he is small) Make him welcome all the while— This loyal friend of all. Yes, here is the Krcisler of our Class. W ith his great skill and ambition, he is certain to make a name for himself among the violinists of the near future. Even though a man of genius, he is also a real, fun-loving. all-round student of I '. H. S. With his gentlemanly manners and jolly nature, he makes clear his path of success as he goes. So. we give Robert into the hands of the future with perfect confidence that he will climb to great heights. VIRGINIA GILES She is just the quiet kind zchose nature never varies” “Jinks” is very quiet, but never too quiet to join in mischievous tricks and pranks. She is good-natured, ever ready to help the other fellow and always on hand where help is needed. She can “art to perfection, and we predict a great future for her. She can be seen on Sunday afternoons in a Buick Six. Her greatest ambition is to be able to draw Mr. Briggs’ foot on one piece of paper. EDWARD HAMILTON “Zealous, yet modest! Edward is the type of boy all fair maidens adore. He is tall, manly and handsome, but. alas, their dreams are shattered! He is extremely bashful and in the presence of ladies very nervous. He talks little and thinks more, and is very studious. In music he is very talented, and some day it will be no surprise to hear he is playing the saxophone in Paul Whiteman’s Orchestra, or singing in the Metropolitan Opera. ANNA GREGG “She's kind, modest, sincere and true.” Anna is one of the sweetest girls in F. H. S. She has fiery red hair but we have never seen her out of sorts during her two years with us. She always wears a smile and was never heard to speak unkindly of any one. She is not to be classed as a “flapper,” hut a sweet ladylike lassie. LAMAR HOLMAN A painter with a brush of life” As an artist. Lamar ranks supreme among the great ones of K. H. S.. but if you drop your eyes to the bottom of his trousers (they’re bell-bottom) you’ll see that he’s something of a “ladies’ man” also. It is rumored that Lamar has begun on a portrait of Evans Cannon, which will be placed in the “Hall of Fame.” W e wish our painter the best of luck. RUTH HARE “Full of all the grace and virtue That her heart could possibly nurture. Ruth always shows a lovable nature; depression never receives access to her spirit. It is not known to whom she looks with the most friendly gaze, yet we have our suspicions. She is a good scholar and is a favorite among both teachers and pupils. Our best wishes are extended to you, Ruth. May you enjoy life immensely. CLARA HAYNSWORTH “Methinks she looks as if she were in lore” Clara’s favorite pastime is that of capturing hearts. She holds in her hands the hearts of more boys than one. But who can blame the boys? Do we not all love the small bunch of winsomeness which is Clara? She is one of the most popular girls in school and we can but wish her all the happiness of life. ©bp JFlnrptittnr MARY ELIZABETH HICKS “And when she passed, it was like the ceasing of exquisite music. Sweetly serious and sincerely fun-loving is Mary Elizabeth. When she passes we feel that a friend has passed. She has that subtle attraction that captivates all hearts. Though quiet and easy going, we always find her ready to join us in our frolics. YVe are sure that Mary Elizabeth will get the best out of life, for she puts the best into it. LA VERNE HOWLE “His time is forever, everywhere his place La Verne seems to like to travel and went off in his Junior year to join the army, but he returned home, evidently tired of wandering. He rejoined us second semester to get enough credits to graduate. He quite shines in Algebra IV, making on a test a lone 100 out of all the class. Mis roving nature is still manifested in the way he tears about town in his Buick. ELLEN HOFFMEYER Life is real, life is earnest.” When asked to join some high school adventure, she flatly refuses and informs us she hasn’t time. Sober and slow but like the tortoise, we predict that she’ll win in the race. JOSEPH JOHNSON “A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men.” Joe is the original “barefoot boy” (with shoes on), but just the same, he’s a rare good fellow. He claims the position of “some kid.” We know about the “kid” part of it! F. H. S. will miss this lad when he’s gone, but we console ourselves with the thought that what is our loss, is another’s gain. 1 - WILHELMENIA HUDGINS “With sunny smiles and ready cheer She spreads happiness everywhere.” Jolly and winsome (the men think so). Wilhelmenia has made many friends. She’s very capable, too. (An excellent thing in woman.) But that’s not all—she loves good times and has them. too. You may not call her studious, but she stands well in her classes. Of her future career, we haven’t the faintest idea, but we do know that happiness and prosperity await one whose life holds such bright prospects. LUCILE HOOK She hath a knowledge of both books and humankind.” Lucile has won many good friends since coming to us in “22”. Since women are becoming so prominent now-a-days, Lucile is taking her part. In years to come we believe she will rival Amy Lowell and Sarah Teasdale. GEORGE KEELS “The force of his own great merit makes his way .” George is one of our best athletes and is even better in bis classes. His great worth was recognized this year when he was elected Captain of the Basket-ball Team, but no honor offered him could entirely express the love of the student body for this pillar of F. H. S. ELIZABETH JOHNSON “Screw your courage to the striking point and you ivill not fail.” Elizabeth is one of the rarest members of our Class. Due to her originality, one is kept continually laughing while in her company. She is the essence of fun and mischief, sweet and attractive. A good combination, is it not? JFlomtttnr RUBA LEIGH JOHNSON Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others. Ruba is friendly to all about her and kind and considerate of others. Hers is the woman’s nature, unhappy lest she is loving and being loved; a nature elusive and indefinable. JAMES KING “Gifted with all the power of words.” James is our ideal of a real lawyer. Since coming to High School he has won a host of clients, most of whom are of the “fair sex.” hut he’s quite popular with the boys also. It has been rumored that he is after a “Chase,” and if it comes to a show down, we hope he will he the best runner. MARGARET LAMBERT “Constant in what she takes in hand” Margaret is a tiny fragile mortal. With her baby ways and innocent manners, she wins the friendship of all. She isn’t big enough for a period, hut she’s worth volumes. ALFRED LAWTON 'A polished gentleman from top to toe. Tall and dark and handsome, Oo! This is “Rudy” number two. He can sing, and dance, and speak- In fact, he is our High School shiek. T Tiris JfUimttiup ANNA PERRY LANGSTON Much in her to love and admire.“ With her sunny disposition and her ever-ready smile, she is one of the best all-round Seniors we have. She shines in athletics, enjoys life, and stands at the top of her classes. 1 ler true worth was recognized when we elected her Class Historian. Her chosen career is in keeping with her character. She dreams of being a missionary to Africa. MARGARET LEE “A heart so soft, a heart so kind, A heart so true and tender. Here, indeed, is one whom we all love. Margaret is quiet, modest, sweet and lovable; but, nevertheless, full of fun. She is a real musician, too, one of Mr. Keiser-man's very best. HENRY LEE If the devil cateli a man idle he'll set him to work.' H. James, though a resident of Coward, joined us in our Junior year and has proven a valuable asset. He always stands well in his studies, but most striking are the traits of humor and originality. W hile reading Hamlet in English Class. “Henri” was ever ready to take a part and truly showed talent along these lines. As a “Monkey in a Zoo” Henry was “quite the stuff.” and made a tremendous hit. We hope he gets his much-desired travels around the world. LOUISE LUHRS “Her heart is true and pure as gold. Quiet? Yes, but admired and respected by all. Neat in appearance and always polite. It is no wonder that Louise has such a good name. She stands well in her classes and in the estimation of her teachers. We know that our classmate will make a name for herself in future years. 34 Udjr Florentine EDNA MATTHEWS So fair, so sweet, withal sincere. Put in a bunch of sweetness. And a dash of brilliance, too-- A little bit of stature, and Eyes of soft grey blue: When this is all compounded. You’ll see, is my belief, The one that we love best of all-- Our Editor-in-Chief. RALPH MAXWELL Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve. And press until vigor on.” “Bug is a slim, lanky fellow. He is always pulling a bum joke on somebody, but it always somehow elicits smiles. This veteran is the life of the Chemistry Class since he has pursued this subject longer than the teacher. “Bug” has a great future in store for himself, if he will get up life enough to take advantage of it. He loves to stay in the woods pulling on a pipe of “Prince Albert.” AMORY MOORE ‘7 know a maiden fair to see—take care!” With an ever-ready smile, punctuated with daring dimples, Amory is dear to us all (gentlemen included). In fact, some one is always “cutting” some one else out. She is good-natured and jolly, and, accordingly, a most pleasing person to be around. ERNEST McCORMICK What lady dare I take ” Ernest McCormick, alias “Spark Plug,” is an allround good sport but don’t be misled to think he possesses any of the “stubbornness” or “speed” of “Spark Plug” (the famous “galloping” race horse). “Sparky” came to F. H. S. in 1921 and since his attendance here has made a host of “warm-hearted” friends. He is a very manly fellow and possesses all the sterling qualities which go to make up a real gentleman. He is courteous, polite, humble and a true friend. HUGH McCUTCHEN “Quiet, but dauntless, whether in ivork or play.” Although Hugh has not been with us very long, yet through his good qualities we have learned quickly to love him. Ever ready to sacrifice his own and to throw all his efforts into a good cause. Hugh makes an ideal “standby.” and a fellow whom one m depend on. MAYOME NEELY “She seems as happy as a wave that dances on the sea” Small stature, perhaps, hut a plenty of everything else. Jolly and good-natured, Mayome is liked by us all. Always ready for a good time, but never neglecting her duties, she is an all-round loyal F. H. S. Senior and one of whom we are proud. She is planning to follow a musical career, ami we wish her every success. DORIS OLIVER “It is good to lengthen to the last a sunny mood” Although Doris is small of stature she is not easily overlooked in a basket-ball game. She is our star guard. Besides, she has been on the Varsity squad during her four years in High School; and with the rest of the members of the Basket-ball Team, she has also acquired fame in the Florence Hi “Chewing-gum Orchestra !” Doris is very quiet but always jolly and sweet. Her smile and friendly ways have secured for her many friends in Florence Hi, and I dare say a special one in Manning. S. C. (Ulj? IFlumdittp MARY MONSON “She herself is a collection of the best of things” Mary is another ray of sunshine that joined us in our Senior year. Her sparkling wit has often entertained us just as her helping hand has often proved a boon to the laggard, for Mary is one of those happy mortals who believe in the old adage, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” She is one of the star forwards of our Class Basket-ball Team and is helping us to win the trophy cup, which we will then have held for four successive years. Stye Jflnr rutin? WILLIAM McKNIGHT “Nature may stand forth and say, 'Here is a man,1 A man who is a man, and a student whom it is a pleasure to teach. Resides being a good student, “Prime,” as he is called, is a staunch athletic fan. Great in the annals of F. II. S. baseball, as a player who is always “there,” is the name of William McKnight, and we hope that his successes in life will be as many as those in dear old F. H. S. RUBY PIERCE “Ziff! Bang! Crash! Ruby!” When we think of Ruby, immediately we think of her “immortal” Ford, filled to the brim with wearied pedestrians, being helped on their way. Yes. Ruby is most accommodating. She is one of Miss Haldeman’s best art pupils, and she also shines in the art of sewing. We are sure Ruby’s willingness to do for others and her happy smile will send her far on life’s highway. EDWIN OSTEEN “Edwin’s name is destined to ring As the future ‘Coca-cola King.”' Edwin is a good sport, an ideal Beau Brummel, and a good dancer. He is a true friend ever and can always be depended upon. He seems to be quite fond of Major Moore (at least, his Ford can be seen parked in front of the Major’s house all hours of the day ). He has a place in our High School that no one else can fill. Our best wishes to Edwin. MARION PENDERGRASS “She is never sad but when she sleeps” All the world loves a lover, and that is why Marion is so well liked. Her love affairs have all been out of town and she is now interested in the small town of Turberville, most especially a promising Wofford graduate of the same name. Marion is a very accomplished girl. She can dance and play and possesses a winning personality, that added to her sunny smile has won for her numerous friends, and will continue to do so through life. 37 EDNA PETTIGREW Like a f ond, quiet yet deep” A brilliant intellect and a happy disposition, make up what is hard to be surpassed. Edna has a funny way of writing things that would make Philip II of Spain hurst his sides laughing, and yet when the mood strikes her she can write in a truly classic manner. Her poise and quiet dignity make her an ideal Senior. FRANCES PETTIGREW 7 never knew so young a body with so old a head ” Serene, resolute, calm and self-possessed is Frances. In her quiet way she will make a place for herself. As a student she has earned commendation. Loyal in interest, able in preparedness, clear in thought, and high in heart, she is a reliable worker and a friend worth having. FRANK PEARCE Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.” Frank came to us in his Junior year. By attaining tlie right school spirit and entering into athletics, he at once became a favorite with teachers, as well as pupils. He was one of our reliable football players and also one of our best all-round students. Although Frank hasn't much of an ear for music, we wonder W(h)y-songs” appeal to him so much. Frank stands well in his classes but when it comes to a good time he is Johnny on the Spot.” LILLIE MAE PRICE “Silence is more musical than song” Lillie Mae has just come to us this year, but she has been with us long enough to show that she can make society programs bright and entertaining. 38 ELIZABETH RICKENBAKER So entrancingI So pleasing!” Well do we remember that day of 1924 when “Rick” lirst came in our midst. She created quite a sensation, especially among the “stronger sex.” And now, as her classmates, we find Elizabeth to be one of the best allround Seniors we have. Always good-natured and happy, her society is much sought after. She stands well in her classes, but is “Johnny on the spot. Here's wishing her the best. ROBERT SEVERANCE Prom thy lips a clearer note is born Than ever Triton bleut from wreathed horn.” In spite of his red hair, Robert is unusually good-natured. He divides his time successfully between Hi-Y, the Band, and study. He is a happy combination of “body, mind, and spirit. ELAINE SALEEBY 7 have fought a good fight, I have finished my course.” Elaine is a friend worth while, who can smile and smile, any time, any place, anywhere. She is always courteous and willing to lend a helping hand when one is needed. Success to the constant perseverer. CURTIS POWELL “Still and quiet but deeper than you th[iik.” Curtis is a calm, easy-going type of boy that one who really understands sincerely admires. He is of medium build, and of a disposition that the girls naturally like. He is reserved, business-like, and earnest in all that he undertakes. While not very studious, his recitations are listened to with interest and appreciation. He generally knows whereof he speaks. Idle thoughts and foolishness do not dwell in his brain. Jlomttiur LOUISE SMITH Without love ami longliter, life is nothing” This little blonde has won a place in the hearts of all her classmates. The college of her choice is Carolina, and we predict many broken hearts among the male students of the University next year. With her pleasing disposition and charms she will find happiness and friends wherever she goes. ELIZABETH STRICKLAND “Modest and simple and sweet, the very type of Priscilla Here we see a dear little brunette whose equal would be difficult to find. Modest and quiet, though attractive and fun-loving. Elizabeth is one after our own hearts. She is especially endowed with the gift of the pen. Theme days are not so drear when we listen to Elizabeth’s “masterpieces.” We know that success “capps great efforts. HAZEL SHANDS “They tell me thou art striving To gain a long-enduring name Hazel, one of the beacon lights in Chemistry and Geometry, has been in our midst about two years. His home, it is rumored, is in Ebenezer: “it” should feel distinctly honored to have such a worthy representative. After Hazel has finished his course along the flowery path of knowledge, his name will be long enduring, we all hope. JESSIE TAYLOR The dearest, the sweetest, most lovable, too ” Jessie is that cute little girl with the curly hair and the giggles. If Jessie once gets tickled, there is no stopping her. She certainly knows what eyes are made for and uses hers on all occasions (and people). She is very fond of flowers and can usually be seen with one. Jfinrrttlut? BLANCHARD SMITH “IIis heart is Oh! so very big, though very, very small is he. (?) If we attempted to describe “Dapper Dan” it would l c impossible. He is an inexplicable character to all except a certain “Posy. Who knows? Some day Florence may boast of the law firm, “B. Smith and J. Johnson.” SADA TYNER “A cheerful disposition is a fund of ready capital.” Yes. Sada is a jolly good pal. She is ever polite, industrious, and good-natured, a most pleasant combination. She is a true sport, and takes both pleasure and labor with a sunny smile. We all love our classmate and know that her patience and perseverance will some day bring its reward. DAVID SMITH In him many qualities lie That art hidden to the naked eye.'1 David is always a “friend in need.” He is ready to take anybody, anywhere, during school hours, in his Ford. David is a loyal supporter of F. H. S. in all of of its activities. Although he is not an athlete be delights in watching F. II. S. win her games and be is always there to lend a hand in cheering the teams on to victory. MATTIE VAN LANDINGHAM “And her smiles zvere all that I dreamed.” Whatever is going on, you will be sure to find “Mattie Van” mixed up in it somewhere. Mattie once played in Literary Society the role of “The Girl of My Dream,” and we suspect that in real life she holds that exalted position in quite a number of hearts. Which is the lucky fellow, Mattie, or haven’t you met the “right one” yet? m WILLIAM SPROTT “Never hurried, never flurried. As he goes his gentle way? Hilly is one of the happy-go-lucky members of our class. He is never disturbed by things that bother most people. He always seems to he able to overlook difficulties. RHEY WERBLUN “I chatter, chatter as go. Many have come and many have gone, while the life of F. H. S. moved on without visible difference. Yet when we think of Rhey leaving us, we are not so sure whether the old rule will hold true or not. It has been rumored that Rhey has tried repeatedly to enter ‘‘C arlislc Prep,” hut always failed on account of the fact that no girls are allowed there. We wonder why she is so interested in Carlisle, and the only reason we can find is—hut you always were a lucky dog. “Crip.” ROSA X X E WILLCOX But she is sweet and she is gracious. O tny goodness! how loquacious. She is witty, poetically inclined, and original to the Nth” degree. An “unlillable” gap will be left in F. H. S. when she leaves us. Rosy prefers Lynchburg to any other town—no wonder! with such an attraction there. GENIE WHITE “The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Genic came to us from Sumter in her Sophomore year and has been a faithful member of our Class. A thought of Genie must of necessity he a thought of her good disposition and quiet manner. She is a loyal friend, ever ready to help one out of difficulties if that algebra won’t come out right or if the Virgil is too hard. 42 ■ Gill? JflomtlutF GORDON WARREN “A firm youllt he is. a strong man to be.” Gordon is the kind of a fellow that you can point to with pride and say truthfully, Yes, he is an F. H. S. man. do you still wonder at his success?” It has been said that a historian or biographer holds nothing sacred, and exposes the good as well as the had about his subject, but we are glad to say that though we have sought far and delved deep, there is nothing but good to be said about Gordon. GRACE WILLIAMSON Beauty is its own excuse for being” One might judge that Grace came from Arabia by the way bold desert rulers associate with her. With a smile and a good word for every one, she is known to he in a perpetual good humor. Grace is one who will be surely missed when she leaves F. H. S. FLEETWOOD WILLIAMS Time, place, and action may with pains be wrought. Hut genius must be born, and never taught” Although quiet and unobtrusive, Fleetwood is a bully good fellow and is one of us indeed. He doesn’t seem to be an admirer of the fairer sex. but we have our doubts. Teasing is one of his pastimes. Fleet” is—describe him if you can. INEZ WOOTEN “Give me true friends and music, And life will be a pleasure” Inez is quiet and unassuming, has not much to say, but one look from her blue eyes endears her to you for life. She loves to dance. Her favorite song is, ‘ hat’ll I Do?” Classmates testify to her ability as a student. 43 Bm FRANKLIN WILSON uLeave silence to the saints— am hut human” Pee Wee is forever trying to get out of work, and as for studying—it has been solved and checked that he doesn’t do it. It is a cross-word puzzle why he goes to Elliott. S. C. to spend all day on Sunday and every Wednesday night. It is the work of every flapper to persuade him to refrain from his Chesterfields while he is with her. He is the happy-go-lucky fellow of the Senior Class; his motto is “Don’t let your studies interfere with your education.” His ambition is to have a Piggly Wiggly on wheels and carry it wherever he goes. We predict a great future for Franklin when he gets out of Carolina. EMMA WORRELL, “For the sweetest, zvisest soul Of all my days and lands. Emma is one of the real students in F. H. S. She likes to study and scatter seeds of kindness. Although she is somewhat hard to get acquainted with, the effort is well repaid when you really know her. Math is her favorite; she plans to be a teacher of it after she finishes college. Emma’s chief fame rests upon the frequency of her name on exemption lists. HUMBER WYSONG “All great men are dying; I don't feel well myself Humber looks like a very quiet sort of person, but you never can tell—he may be worrying over his “amo, amas. amat.’’ Anyway, we all know he played a mighty good game of football this year. Whether the fact that he was practicing on Hicks’ Field brought forth his best, we are not prepared to say. Humber was a valuable member of the Utopian Society and a splendid worker in the Hi-Y. MlTYLENE WYSONG Fun mixed with knowledge Makes a well-rounded girl Everybody likes “Mit.” She is a star athlete, having played on the Varsity Basket-ball Team four years. The forwards of the other schools in the State can certainly testify that she ‘does her part. Cupid has descended upon “Mit” several times; right now. it may be said, one of his arrows is piercing her heart. GIlyp 3FUjrpnttnr (Elasfi flnrm i Upon the threshold of life we stand. A silent, wondering, courageous band. Looking hack thru four short years Filled with happy, youthful cares; A life from which we are loath to part— We leave these days with a sorrowful heart. II Hut now the final day has come at last When thoughts must he of the future and not the past; Upon our new life we must take a firm hold. Advancing onward with confidence hold; Hut in our thoughts shall we ever cherish Mcm’ries of school days that never perish. III Earnest instructors, wise and true. Most grateful thanks we offer to you; We’ll always remember your patient care In helping us strive for our own welfare. May happiness and joy be yours forever. And into your life may sorrows come never. IV And so to our High School we must hid adieu. We’ll always remember our days with you. Though through thy doors we’ll pass no more. We’ll never forget thee as we onward go. May future generations ever look upon you With reverence and love, just as we do. Badger Baker, ’25, Class Poet. 45 ©if? jFlarattin? §nttnr (Hlans Tifistimj (With apologies to Virgil) SING of boys and girls who first from the homes of Baby-land, driven by fate, came to Central and Park Schools; they were tossed about much both at home and at school through the violence of the teachers, on account of the memorable passion of ambitious parents; and having suffered much also from the principals, till they should store up knowledge and bring their diplomas home: whence ( come) lawyers and statesmen and the citizens of noble Carolina. O Muse, tell me the reasons, what father was offended, or the mother of the home, grieving at what compelled these children, marked by goodness, to go through so many disasters and undergo so many hardships. If, beginning front the very first, I were to proceed, and there were time to listen to the story of our hardships, Vesper would close the doors of Heaven and put the day to rest ere I should finish. But if there is so great desire to learn of our misfortunes and briefly to listen to our struggles in High School, although my mind shudders to recall them and recoils through grief, I will begin. Crushed by taxes and beaten back by lack of funds, the Trustees, when now so many years were gliding by, built a house as large as a mountain bv the great skill of the carpenters and lined its walls with blackboards and maps: they say that it is the best in the State: that report spreads. In its bright sides they proudly enclose the bodies of teachers, picked for the purpose, and far within they fill its huge rooms and the study hall with eager students. Scarcely had the summer of '21 begun when our fathers bade us turn our steps hither. As we approach a Senior, running eagerly from the building, a great crowd attending, cries: “Foolish children, what strange madness is this? Do you think that you can ever finish? Or do you consider that any knowledge can be gained, free from hardships? The teachers either are giving study halls or fashioning unsatisfactory slips to be sent to our homes, or they are lying in wait to heap upon us lengthy lessons. Do not trust them, children. Whoever they are, I fear them even when they are kindest.” With these 46 '•Bn I words he chides us, then directs his steps to the building, and if it had been destiny or if our minds had been other than infatuated he would have persuaded us to flee front the building and the teachers, anti we would still be ignorant and our parents disappointed. But, more than ever, we burn to inquire and ask the reasons, ignorant of themes so long, and geometry problems. And now, we are mounting the steps which lead to assembly hall and the classrooms opposite. We marvel at the massive building where once was only a field: we marvel at the gymnasium and the manual training rooms, and at the din and the noise in the halls. The pupils are eagerly pressing on the work; some are working problems, some are reading Latin, some are making geometry figures. Here some are planing and sawing, others are cooking and sewing, laying the foundations of future homes. (Such labor as busies the bees in early springtime through the flowery fields under the sun. When they lead forth the offspring of the tribe full grown, or when they store the liquid honey and fill the cells with sweet nectar or receive the burdens of those coming, or forming a line keep off from the hives the drones, a lazy herd: the work goes briskly on and the fragrant honey is scented with thyme.) “O fortunate Seniors, whose course is now being finished,” we say as we look at the work being done. We proceed through our freshman year and mingled with the Sophomores, and (mirabile dicta) are noticed by none. After it seemed good to the teachers to overthrow the fortunes of some and the unoffending dullness of others, and proud idlers fell, we are driven by our parents to seek knowledge along different lines. Not knowing whither destiny will carry us, or where we shall be allowed to stop, we enroll our names and enter our Sophomore year. Here first we dare to hope for graduation and put a better trust in our shattered fortunes. For a while we survey each nook and corner of the building, while we marvel at our own brightness and our ability to cut class and dodge the Principal, we say to each other, “What place, what part of the town is not full of our achievements? See, here arc our athletes! Away with books; our knowledge will bring us exemption.” And so we proceed on the journey we have begun and approach our Junior year. 1 lere, with great longing for graduation, we enter with heads bowed and lay down our books with great sighing. Then our Class President, perceiving that we are greatly moved and our hearts saddened as we look out over the class, sees our grief and, not unmindful of the cruelty of teachers, says: “O comrades (for we are not ignorant of evils heretofore). O ye who have en- I a dured worse ills, God will put an end to these things also. You have passed your Freshman and your Sophomore years. You have made trial of study halls and tardy slips, renew your spirits and lay aside your sorrowful fear. He speaks such things with his voice and, though sick with great dread, pretends hope on his countenance and presses his fear deep in his heart. Then we gird ourselves for the year's work and steel our hearts for better things. And now one month and another passed by, when our Class President was giving orders to make out invitations and summon the Seniors and teachers to a banquet. The house of Central Hotel was splendidly decked with royal magnificence and we made ready the banquet in the center of the house. There were tables skillfully decorated; dainty place cards told tales and programs told of the evening's entertainment. The banquet was served by waiters, dressed in uniform, with large trays in their hands. And so we come to the joyful regions and pleasant glades of our happy Senior year. Here an ethereal atmosphere, freer and of a golden light, clothes our pathway and we enjoy our own special privileges and our own honors. Some exercise their limbs in the gymnasium, some vie in sports and win in all contests. Soon a rumor reaches our ears that the class rings have arrived. We are amazed and our hearts are fired with the desire to call a class meeting and secure these emblems at once. So at last we gain the long worked for trophies which make us (feel like) Seniors. Often a teacher raises her voice and is heard to proclaim, “Hear, therefore, ye Seniors, and impress upon your minds these words I speak, that' which my teacher's teacher told to her, and my teacher to me, I, as one of your instructors, now tell to you. It is a diploma that you are making for in your course and this you will obtain and be allowed to graduate, but not until terrible assignments and the half-prepared work of the past compels you to concentrate and thereby do good work.” Awed by such a realization, we tear our bodies from dreamland and with open minds we burn the midnight oil. and put our best into our lessons. And we essay a strange battle to master the different subjects. And so, through various misfortunes and so many crises, we make our way to graduation when fate shows better things. And as the eventful day approaches, we cry out----- “Forsau et haec olim meviinissc juvabit.” Anna Perry Langston, '25, Class Historian. (Stop SUorrntinr (Class Will State of South Carolina, County of Florence: In the name of the Florence High School Commonwealth, Ahem: We, the Senior Class of Florence High School, supposedly being of sound mind and conscious of the uncertainty of graduation, do make, ordain, publish, and declare this as and for our last will and testament, thus revoking all former wills and instruments of a testamentary nature, previously made by us. Item I. We, the testators, realizing the trials, tribulations, and hardships so patiently borne by us in our struggle for freedom and honorable discharge from this our beloved Alma Mater, do hereby will and bequeath our home rooms, numbers 306, 307, and 308, to all illustrious Juniors who aspire to the highest position in the Florence High School. Item II. The full balloon trousers which are worn in such striking colors by b red Brooks, Blanchard Smith, Charles Damon and Edwin Osteen, we will and devise to Billy Haigh, knowing that he will have use for them when he becomes a dignified Senior, mindful of the fact that when he achieves said dignity he shall fall heir to the excess pounds now held in trust by Margaret Lambert. Item III. We will and bequeath the silver vanity case of Robert Severance and the pink silk party bag of Bennie Gause to Sam Worrell, on condition that he shall keep his school girl complexion. Item IV. We will and bequeath' the fame of Harvey Capps to be portioned out, share and share alike, to the six most promising scrubs. Item V. The good looks of Gordon Warren, the altitude of Frank Pearce, the mental abilities of Francis Cronenberg, the cleverness of Hazel Shands, the talent of Lamar Holman along artistic lines are willed and bequeathed, along with the manliness of Willie Cooper, to Billie Baker. We, the testators, believing that with these additions he will be better fitted to succeed our present United States Senator. : Item VI. l'l .. 10 hairpins of Ruth Hare. Leonora Briggs, Paul Brothers, iti Dowling and Mary King are h rt'gue Tobin, share and share alike. MaryMonson, Beni, 1 s 01 KUtn n: Lee Gilbert and 1 w'l?wI.ing and M arv King are hereby willed to Clyde Item VII. , 1 1e supply of freckles now held in trust bv Joseph Johnson, Marion 1 cn lcn T;iss an i i' i • i i , 1 W’V 1' p an w,n Hinton are herein willed to luigene rarnier aiK a in a ainwel) jn e(jUa| shares, on condition that they shall save the surface and save all. Iii.m HI. I lie Study Hall fees due to the Senior Class by Mattie Van .tine in. lam and Rosaline YVillcox are hereby willed by us as collectable liabilities to the treasurer of the Senior Class “to be.” I.iEM 1 he personal instruction in shieking, taken from Rudolph aselino In Meet wood Williams, Laney Dennis, David Smith, William Brunson, and Hugh McCutchen, are hereby willed and bequeathed, share and share alike, to Janies Lee Rliame and William Earl Barnes. Item X. 1 he smiles and dimples of Jessie Taylor we will to the Sun Rising Mowers, that they may bloom in memoriam. Item XI. Alfred Lawton’s white evening dress, worn at literary society functions only, is hereby devised to Edward Dowling and Thelma King, on condition that they make the most of it. Item XII. The demureness of Genie White, Louise Lulirs, Gladys Barnes, Sada Tyner. Eunice Floyd, Emma Worrell, Lillie Mae Price, and Bertha Bain we will and bequeath to Laura Bedenbaugh and Evelyn Dorsey. Item XIII. The 1,000-volt brilliancy of Edna Matthews, Anna Perry Langston, Ralph Maxwell, Frances Pettigrew, Henry Lee, Edna Pettigrew, and Frank Wilson we devise to the footlights in the Florence High School Auditorium. Item XIV. The peroxide recipes so successfully used by Louise Smith, Lucile Hook and meek little Margaret Gandy, we will and bequeath to Clifton Quarles. Item XV The field glasses of Ernest (Sparky) McCormick, Ellen Hoffmever and Robert (Specks) Fraser, we will to Miss Levin for the sole purpose of examining problems upon the distant blackboards. SO M Jfflumititip Item XVI. The interest in races, games, and chases shown by James King, Humber Wysong, Curtis Powell, Edith Carraway, and Jessie Mae Finklea we will and bequeath to La Bruce King and YVilmer Poyner. Item XVII. The everlasting non-skid chewing gum. indispensible to our famous ball players, Doris Oliver, Rhey Werblun, George Keels, Elizabeth Bray, and Mitylene Wysong, we devise to John Scott, Betty Douglass, and Mary Brandt, on the sole condition that they shall not permit it to lose the taste of Victory. Item XVIII. The Do, ti, do” tones of LaVerne Howie, Virginia Giles, Ruba Leigh Johnson, Louise McMillan, and Billy Sprott, we devise to the five Freshmen of the Music Class who can rival Oscar’s “high C.” Item XIX. The characteristic dignity of Seniors, now being held in trust by Dorothy Chase, Elizabeth Hicks, and Inez Wooten, we will to Mamie McCown, William Friar, and Dorothy Mixon, share and share alike. Item XX. The interest of Elizabeth Strickland in the star of our football team we will to Constance Lawton, on condition that said interest shall not be lessened to the least degree. Item XXL The beauty crown of the Pee Dee, now held by Grace Williamson, we devise and bequeath to any girl who shall keep the crown for Florence High. Item XXII. The reputation now held bv Anna Gregg, Clara Havns-worth, Ainie Fraser, Edith Mae De Berry, Edward Hamilton, and Wilhehnena Hudgins of possessing the most winning smiles and being the champion flirts of F. LI. S., we will to those who by right of conquest, gain the said “rep.” Item XXIII. We leave the all-sufficient boisterousness of Ruby Pierce, Amory Moore, Mattie Anthony, and Elizabeth Rickenbaker, to the Class of “26,” as a whole. Item XXIV. The pens and vocabularies of poets Badger Baker and William McKnight we devise to any rising poet of the Class of '26. Item XXV. The light curly locks and the long study hall list of Elaine Saleeby we will and bequeath to Isabelle Nofal. 51 (Utr 3FhirrntittP Item XXVI. 1 lie supply of “loud” ties and sweaters with which Charlie Cutts is now seized and possessed we will and bequeath to Earl Maxwell. To Janies McLeod, we will and devise the supply of Hair Fix, now so carefully held in trust by Kenneth Grimsley. The sword of William Cannon is hereby left to his daring youthful opponent, Frederick Rumph. Evans Cannon’s ability to preside over class meetings, we devise to the President of the rising Senior Class. The saxophone of Saress Ellerbe, we bestow upon Norman Rogers, for the sole purpose of replacing his worn-out pipe. The musical pipes of Margaret Lee and Elizabeth Barnwell we bequeath to George McGowan, provided that he begin his weight-reducing exercise immediately. Item XXVII. The excess height of Bessie Easterling we will and bequeath to Pauline Jones, in the hope that the relief is not too late. A portion of Louise Dickson's athletic ability we bequeath to Herman Smith. Dorothy Corley’s supply of kiss-proof lipstick we bequeath to Amelia Howard. The ability of our famous musician, Robert Hodges, we devise to Mr. A. B. Kaiserman. Lastly, we make, constitute, and appoint the Faculty Members of “Florence High” to be the Executors of this, our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we hereunto subscribe our name and affix our seal, this the.................... day of........................ A. I). 1925. Senior Class ok the Florence High School. (L. S.) This instrument was, on the day hereinabove mentioned, signed, sealed, and declared by the Senior Class of the Florence High School, as and for its last will and testament. In witness whereof, we (in the presence of each other) hereby subscribe our signature. Major Moore, Superintends] Mr. John W. Moore, Superintendent Moore, Witnesses. C. K. Grimsley, Class Attorney. 52 Iljp SUurrntin (Elafis jprnphrri| Then the master. With a gesture of command, Waved his hand; And at the word, Loud and sudden there was heard. All around them and below, The sound of hammers, blow on blow, Knocking away the shores and spurs. And see! she stirs! She starts—she moves—she seems to feel The thrill of life along her keel. And, spurning with her foot the ground. With one exulting, joyous sound. She leaps into the ocean’s arms.” To-night, O Class of ’25, begins your voyage on the great sea of life. Your anchor has been pulled front the shores of High School forever. Your sails are now spread and are already stirring in the breezes which ripple the sea. Sadly now we look behind us at our friends upon the shore, knowing that the ties which bind us, soon will bind us nevermore. Good the days and filled with gladness which we spent in high school walls, we would fain remain there longer, but the beckoning future calls, calls us to a life of struggles, where the strife of battle falls, “our purpose holds to sail beyond the sunset, and the paths of all the western stars, until we die.” The keen, anxious eye of the helmsman searches the vast sea, for sign of the other shore, the end of the journey. But that vast, most mystic sea which we call life, stretched out before us. reveals not the journey's end, the raging tempests, and the treacherous reefs. But the ship of ’25 fears not. She knows what skilled artisans laid her keel and what wise instructors placed her sturdy ribs. What fears this ship? For has she not Knowledge as her helmsman and Loyalty as her pilot? Her trusty sailors, the members of the Class of ’25, eager for the voyage and full of ardent hope for the future, crowd her deck and join their voices in one ringing cheer for those of Old High whose tireless efforts and whose patient endeavors were to launch this ship of '25 on the boundless dee]) with hopes and fears for all the years and visions of success. This ship of '25 may sail and sail with never a glimpse of the sun. It may he driven in unknown seas or brought near dangerous bars. But always out in the cheerless gloom shines a light, a ray of hope, from the great lighthouse of Opportunity. And so the sailors of this sturdy ship raise the cry of “On, sail on, sail on, and on.” No prophet foretells, no power reveals what the voyage of this mighty ship will he. For, only the God of us all knows how many of our young sailors will arrive safely on the shores of success and steer on to Happier Seas. And so, fellow members of the Class of '25, let us face the sea of life with caution, and with hope; with caution, lest the treacherous reefs of failure wieck our ship, and with hope, that, when the voyage of life is won, we may hear the Master say, “Well done, Ship of '25, well done.” Edna Pettigrew, '25, Cluss Prophet. ctlir JNurrutiti Baker, Billy Barnwell. Helen Barnwell. Malinda Blackwell, Emma Bridgers, Agnes Brinson. Letha Brown, Ruth Brunson, Rachel Brunson. Sarah Bryce, Eugene Boyett, Juanita Burch, Claire Calcutt, Audrey Clare. Stewart Coleman. Louise Corrie, Walter Cox, Wysong Cruch, Willie Damon, Warner Douglas, William Dorsey, Evelyn Edwards, Oliver Fanner Eugene Farmer. Leo Flowers, S. R. Fields, Margaret Forte. Eunice Friar, Bill Gause, Rupert Gregg, Charles ifunUir Clafis Gcriner, Eva Gilbert. Clyde Lee Haigh, William Haselden, Ernest Hasclden. Alton Hamer. Robert Hart, Marion Hewitt, Batson Humphries, Carl Hutchinson, J. L. Harrell, Sarah Hayes, Josephine Hines, Mildred Hudgins, Catherine Johnston, Sterling Jones, Pauline Killen, Lorena King, Dora King. Thelma Mathis, Elizabeth Martin. Maggie Meekins. Ruth Moore. Myrtle Mixson, Dorothy Muldrow, Chesley McCall. J. D. McCown. Mamie McCown. Ouida McKain. Violet McBride, Julian N'apier, Mary E. Oakley, Blanche O’Ferrall, Janie Lee Parker, Emma Price, Bessie Purvis, Myers Ray, Sarah Reaves, Robert Rhodes, Ruby Rogers, Abel Rumph, Fred Sansbury. Benton Simmons, Robert Sparrow, George Sparrow. Thomas Singletary. Louise Taylor. Frank Taylor, Mary Lee Thornburgh. Ruth Tyner, Agnes Turner, Eulea Weeks, J. C. Wheeler, Cecil Wheeler. Mildred White, Claude White, Her Wilcox, Philip Wilson, Annie Laurie Worrell, Sam fts___ m ©hr jUnmtiitt ;s__ Junior (£lass ijisLirif X writing the history of such a distinguished and illustrious class, it is usual for the writer to say that she fully appreciates the honor so graciously bestowed upon her. In this instance the gratitude of the Historian of the Class of ’26 is unbounded. She fully realizes the responsibility of undertaking such an important document. Nevertheless, remember, dear readers, “some achieve honors, some are born with honors, and others, through the working of improvident fate, have honors thrust upon them.” The year of 1922 marked an epoch in the history of F. H. S. It was in this seemingly remote year that the present Junior Class entered the High School. As Freshmen we were unusual, for the Sophomores told us that we were the greenest class that had invaded F. 11. S. Vet we and our associates lived through it all and in the survival more cooled in temper and improved in appearance—after vigorous application of soap and water. Other events happening in that medieval year 1922 are completely submerged in the dark recesses of our memory. The following year, returning to school with proud hearts and “swelled” heads, we entered the second session as wisest of Sophomores, when Miss Galbraith administered Latin, Miss Marcus applied the biology, Mr. Allison inflicted English upon us and Miss Gregory unraveled the mysteries of Algebra. Looking back over the second year, we find nothing worthy of being mentioned here. Nevertheless, after encountering many difficulties and discomfitures, we have at last reached a haven—second to the goal of our highest ambition—The Junior Class. We have been justly proud of all our members, of the services they have rendered to the Class, of the prestige and fame they have added to our school and especially the Junior Class President and Athletic Cheer Leader. Fred Rumph. “Freddie” was a great prospect for a future football star, but, unfortunately, he stumped his toe on a piece of paper in practice one afternoon and sprained his ankle. This misfortune made it impossible for him to be of future use, in that respect. Yet in a measure we owe our exalted position to him. who, through the untiring efforts in our behalf, has instilled new enthusiasm into the Junior Class. As Freshmen we were confident we knew it all, and it took us a whole year to learn better. Last year we thought we knew much more, but now we are convinced that even there we were mistaken. Next year, after having reached the height of wisdom at the end of the flowery path of knowledge, vye shall fully realize we knew nothing in the beginning; moreover, that it took four years to learn that elementary fact. Of all our achievements, we are proudest of such a large percentage of our members who have been of the modest but hard-working type, who, having not gained honors for themselves only, but have been living examples to uphold the name of Florence High School. Although we concede that the Class of ’25 has produced the greatest percentage of football and basket-ball stars, we shall endeavor to fill their places in ’26 and do even better than they, our predecessors. Looking forward with greatest anticipation and brightest hope to the year which gives the Class its name, let us each try in our fourth “attack” on the teachers and in our final sojourn here to make that year noteworthy, to us the graduates, and our fellow students, our teachers, and Professor Briggs. Thus, with a brilliant and glorious past, a joyous present, a future full of promise, as well as responsibilities, we wait the rising of the curtain of Purple and Gold in ’26. Mildred Wheeler, ’26. ft H H fl hep 1 - [QW nplinmnre (Elasfi Aiken. O. S. Aiken, Wilma Allen. Copeland Allen, Edwin Anderson. Cecil Anderson, John Anderson, Katherine Anderson, Mildred Anderson, Kay Andrews, Marguerite Andrews, Ravenel Bailey, Lewis Ball, Beulah Barnes, William Bobbitt, Charlotte Bolen, Virginia Brandt, Mary Brothers, Emily Brown, Jessie Brunson, Harry Brunson. Mason Cannon, James Capps, Frank Cary, Frances Catoe. Haskel Childers, Deloresc Clarke, John Clarke, Vaughn Coleman, Lillis Crowley, Sudie Davis, Elizabeth Davis, Fannie De Berry. Zelma Dennis, Otlee De Vane. Elizabeth Dixon, Margaret Dorman. Wade Douglas, Betty Faddy, William Eaton, Kenneth Edwards. Ray Ellerbe, Russell Faulkner, Ruby I'etner, Mary Fitzharris, Hazel Funk, Margaret Casque, Clarence Carrett, Masy (ice, Paul Goff, Joseph Greene, Harriette Graddy, Thelma Gri....n, Edith Grimsley, Josephine Grimsley, Louise Grimsley, Mellie Sue Haselden, Louise Hatfield, Juanita Hicks, X. B. Hicks. William Hodges, Evelyn Hodges. Sallie Holland. Charles Hollis, Myrtle Howard. Amelia Howie, Wilbur Hutt, French Jackson, Christine Jeffers, Henry Jeffords, Allen Jeffords. Moselle Johnston, Florence Johnston. Harry Kafer, Lillian King. La Bruce Kyzer, Myrtle Lambright, James Lambright. Mary Langston, Aaron Langston, Evelyn Lawhorn, Ella May Lawton. Constance Lee. Mary Meade, Walter Meeking, Edna Melton. Travis Mims. Lucile Mims. Tcll Mincey, Chrissie Mixon. William Mouson, Elma Myers, Annie Lee McBride. Frances McCaskill, Lucile McCaskill. Ruth McClenaghan, George McCown, John McGowan. George McLaurin, X'orwood McLemore. Preston Xecly, Carlisle Nettles. Harry N'ofal, Isabelle Odom. Alberta Osteen. Ethel Oulla, Jack Page. Floride Parker. Grace Parks. Lloyd Parrish. Jack Patillo, Urban Penny, Annellc Perry, Lyndal Pettigrew, Edward Pettigrew, Elizabeth Potter. Beatrice Potter, Theodore Poyner, Wilmer Powell. Mary Price, Ruby Purvis, Genevieve Purvis, Mary Quarles, Clifton Ray, Evelyn Roberts. William Rogers, Irene Rogers, Leta Rogers, Norman Ross, Coit Ross. Elizabeth Rumph, Mabel Salters, Frederick Sawyer, Sandy Scott, John Scott. Ura Seagle, W. C. Shipp, Wilds Singletary, Inez Smith, Henry Smith, Herman Stackley, Myrtle Stokes. Louise Strickland. Arthur Swearington. Katie Tatum, Florrie Taylor. Raymond Thomas, Mary Tobin. L’Artique Touchberry. Riggs Walter, Blanche Werblun, Leah Wetmore, William Williams. Rachel Wilson. Frances Wilson. Nina Mae Wheeler. Joe Wheeler. John Wood, Hunter Wood. Randall Woodward, Russell Worrell, Carl Young. Anthony Zeigler, John Zientz, Sam Ahtianreh £ nplfrmuirr Class lijistunt N a certain day in January. 1923. something destined to have a startling effect on the world at large happened—the Class of '27 entered the sacred portals of Florence High School. They entered in high spirits and with much merriment, but soon, under the withering glances of dignified Seniors, and the less wise, but more effective, reproofs of many Sophomores, the Class reached that stage of humility so Incoming to Freshmen, and settled down to the task of securing a surprisingly large amount of knowledge. Soon all the world’s supply of learning had been acquired, and, an education having lnen received, the members of the Class turned to social events for recreation. After teasing and taunting us for six weeks, the Class of 26 condescended to entertain at a masquerade party in our honor. We really had an enjoyable time, and the Sophomores proved that they could be gracious when courtesy demanded it. Now that we arc Sophomores, great things are expected of us, and those who expect them will not be disappointed. May “Lady Luck” be with us until we, as Seniors, bid Florence High farewell! “You can always tell a Senior, he is so sedately dressed; You can always tell a Junior by the way he swells his chest; You can always tell a “Freshie” by the timid looks and such; You can always tell a Sophomore, but you cannot tell him much. Virginia Pettigrew, '27. ffitstnru nf mhr S’lqiluumirr (Class 11 MIE GOOD SHIP, Sophomore Class, embarked on her voyage across the Sea of High I School in September, 1923, with a crew numbering 178. She proved a seaworthy vessel and reached the Port of Vacation safely. When the next part of the voyage was begun in September, 1924. it was found that 68 of the crew were missing. Notwithstanding this loss, the ship is successfully continuing her voyage, and hopes to reach the Harbor of Graduation on scheduled time. La Bruce King, ’27. 62 Anderson, Tom Andrews, Marion Andrews, Willie Alderman. Robert Barbee. Martin Barnwell. Susanna Bass, Lewis Bates, Frances Beard. Crystal Bedenbaugh. Laura Blackwell. Isabel Bogue, Hardic Bowie, Elizabeth Bray, Wilton Bristow, Curlee Brown. Billie Browning, Virginia Butler, Dantzler Caston, Milton Chandler. Helen Chinnis, Mortimer Coleman, Allen Coleman, Lorcna Coleman. Mabel Cook, Minnie Cooper, James Corley, Elizabeth Craven, Theo Covington, Ben Creech. James Cronenberg. Mary Cuttino, Margaret Cutts. Olin Davis. Helen Dennis, Elizabeth Dowling. Edward Dudley, Helen Eaddy, Virginia English. Fulton Ervin, Claude Stye HUornttine freshman Class Farmer, Hazel Fetner, Elizabeth Fink lea, Carolyn Flowers, Henry Flowers, Mary Forte, J. B. Friar, Chase Game, B. G. Gandy, Catherine (iregg. Doris Gregg, Johnnie Best Gregg, Lois Gridin, James Hall. Marguerite Harper. Kathryn Harris, Julia Hatfield. Raymond Hayden. Motiel Haynic, Mary Pearle Hicks, Loraine Hicks, Lurline Highsmith, Mary Holman, Everett Hopkins, Le Roy Hudgins. Jessie May Jackson, Arthur Jeffords, Hewitt Johnson, Anna Johnson, William Kali sky. Annie Keels. Ezra Kelly, Emil King. Billy Lewis, Robert Mangum, Lessie Manners. Robert Martin. Belle Reid Massey. Mercide Maxwell. Earle Mills. Clco Moore, Mary Morris, Margaret Motte, Edith McCutcheon. Hannah McKain, Joe McKnight. Benjamin McLeod, James Nettles, Lawrence Parker. Margaret Pearce, Harllec Pendergrass. Audrey Purdy. Josephine Purvis. Motie Reese. John Rcvell. Jacqueline Richardson. Pauline Rollins. Allen Rogers. Robert Ross. Rosa Lee Sawyer. Margaret Singletary, Grace Spake, Joe Stackley. Sallie Stone, Sophia Taylor. George Greene' Taylor. George S. Tedder, Fred Tharin, Frank Tbarin. Julia Thomas. Lois Turner. Le Roy . Tyner. Foster Tyner, Hazel Van Landingham. Robert Vincent. Winthrop White, Carolyn Wiggins. Georgia Worrell. Olliver Youmans, Lois (Ebr Jfinmititip ■ U'Utn (gatrumys HE City of pinr_ . i , . ,rence is a veritable gateway of opportunities and possi- Dllil • v S, 11(1 it ic t • It is the . c8,nn,n8 to lay the foundations of its real growth, to be t0 Ile t lc r'c est I)arts °f the country, one destined Carolina art'Cn S 0 wor ’ the great Pec Dee section of South ina. Florence is the geographical and commercial center of this several ' ° Hn ra,)'( y developing country. It is a junction point for • great highways and over fifty passenger and over fifty-five mi 11 tra ns enter and depart daily, making great facilities for distri- bution possible. The great markets are not very far from Florence. Although it is one of the youngest cities in the State, Florence now holds fifth place in population. The latest census estimate was 17.482. The productiveness of the soil, the mildness of the climate, the inherent attractiveness of the city itself, the people, and the admirable and pleasant living conditions available are potent factors in the growth of Florence, which, with its surrounding community has been the fastest growing part of the State for the last forty years. Nor has the civic development of this city lagged behind its business development. It has eight splendid churches, which have unusually large attendance, service clubs, civic organizations, charitable institutions, and the best means and methods devised for the advancement of better social conditions. Hut the pride of this community is its remarkably fine school system. An educational opportunity second to none is offered. Florence possesses the largest and best-equipped high school in the State. The usual classic and academic studies are supplemented by manual arts, domestic science, music, orchestra, band, gymnasium, expression, art, and Bible study. Over ninety per cent of the graduates enter college. The graduating class of 1925 numbers one hundred and four students. There are two large grammar schools. Park and Central, and a Junior High School, also. More school facilities will soon have to be provided because, as mentioned above. Florence is growing very rapidly and consequently the four schools are overflowing at present. It is only logical, though, that such a progressive city should have such an excellent school system. It is a city with many children; there are around five thousand enrolled in the public schools. The streets are daily filled with laughing, merry school girls and boys. “Love thy neighbor as thyself” is strictly observed by the citizens of this city, and a strong community spirit is prevalent. Just as Florence is the gateway to the, richest, most productive, and promising part of the State, its High School is a gateway to the higher, richer things of life. Therefore, in 1922, Florence High School adopted for its seal two gates ajar disclosing the rising sun in the distance. May the significance of this seal serve as an inspiration to many Florence High students to continue their education and take advantage of the many opportumt.es offered for a greater service to God and man. worthy friendships, culture, fame, and self-d.scovery, for “Wisdom holds in her left hand riches and honor. J larrntlttr Joyous pnngttmr Gentle showers are lightly falling. Flowing waters softly calling To the lagging streamlets far behind. Easter bells are gayly ringing. While the brook is sweetly singing To make happy all mankind. Birds are building in the tjcetops. Soft the ground is where the toad hops. And the cricket’s cry is of time heard. How the warm sunrays brightly glisten! And the busy stop to listen At the chirping of a happy bird. Modest violets hang their faces shy, Proud roses lift their heads so high. As the sun-warmed breezes gently blow; A morning glory is slowly climbing Up the lattice nook entwining. Blest haven that the hearts of lovers know. Radiant lily faces bending, Daisies fair their fragrance lending, And young birds are on the wing; All about green grass is growing. Budding trees their leaves are showing, 11 are messengers of Spring. Eunice Floyd, ’25 70 ilu' Jiirum Nor could I wish those golden hours unspent, Wherein my fancy led me to the Forum. BEHOLD, how, e’en so early, Aurora has decked in all her colors fair, and embodied Mother Earth with her radiant embrace! Old King Sun, not to be outdone, gathers his golden robes about him, and summons his fleecy chariot. The late summer air is brisk; no scowl mars the clear, blue countenance above, as the king of his universe mounts upward and settles supremely upon his throne. Golden rays, dispatched by his majesty, transform bleak, dew-mantled vegetation to shimmering hosts of jewels. Exerting in vain his energy on the snow-capped mountains, the Old Benefactor adjusts his smile toward four small hills on whose summit the inhabitants of Jerusalem slumber. Slumber? Perhaps they did, at an earlier hour. But, judging by the noisy streets, already teeming with busy life, the Holy City must have been stirring for quite a while. The vehicles, however many, seem all to be pursuing the same course, that same rocky paved road which, for so many years, has conducted its travelers to the famous Joppa Gate, in the western wall of the city. In Solomon’s day, there was much trade and traffic from great distances at this gate. Though considerably altered in the years which followed, this locality, up until the age of Herod the Builder, could boast rightfully of no diminished, but rather increased, trade. Accordingly, such being the custom, and trade, as usual being very aggressive, the massive gates of the so-called Joppanian Forum, are flung open in recognition of the dawn. The opening rush is, at first, all confusion, confusion of colors, sounds, actions and people. Flags form a rough, uncouth pavement for the throngs of hurrying feet. Here and there, a patient donkey, less patient camel, both heavily laden, doze under panniers overflowing with beans, onions, and cucumbers, fresh from the terraces of Galilee. The master, in low sandals, with a rude, undyed blanket girded about his person, cries his wares. A little to one side, but far more conspicuous than his companion, an Egyptian, in his loose tarbooshe, distributes his grapes, figs, dates, apples and pomegranates to his customers. Far in the background, unnoticed and thrust aside, sit some women leaning wearily against the gray stone wall. These, of the lowly class, loosely clothed in linen, humbly display their earthen jars, as they keep a watchful eye for the welfare of their half-clothed, half-fed children, who play noisily around, managing, somehow, to escape the dangers common to any busy marketplace. The entreaties of these poor outcasts are generally drowned in the boisterous babble of their more sturdy and brawny competitors, who cry their “honey of wine in so many different accents, tones and perhaps languages, that the words are indistinguishable. Scarcely less blatant are the sellers of doves, ducks and pigeons. Realizing the perils which these men have undergone, hanging from crags, climbing from cliffs, the visitor rejoices with the dealer when a sale is made. Here and there, conscious of their robes of scarlet and blue, white-turbaned heads, and streamers of gold, powerful persons enjoy, each according to his own taste, the happiness or 71 El fS! $l|e iFlomtttttr misery of life in the market-place. Though self-important and idle, these lordly persons are but passing Hashes, doing no brotherly deeds, but rather increasing the suffering about them. In the haggard faces and broken bodies of the slaves at their elbows, it is not difficult to read the fate of lives at the mercy of wealthy masters. In conglomerate crowds, peddlers of jewelry, of wearing apparel, of house utensils, of perfumes, and of other so-called luxuries, mingle their cries with those of the vendors of cattle and aristocratic vendors, each jostling and struggling for the welfare of his or her being. Some are successful, some die in poverty. These we find, not in one place only, but in repetition again and again all over the market-place. All enter the gate of the Forum at dawn; all pass out at nightfall, some with bountiful recompense for their hard day’s labor. Others, who have been less fortunate, quit the entrance of the market-place, the failure of their expectations. When the Lord of Hosts created the land, the sea and all therein. He made man the ruler of his earthly kingdom. So, man began his days of life, smiled upon by the most beautiful and wonderful Aurora, ever crossing the space of time—the dawn of the new world. Ablaze with ambitions, steady with hopes, man begins his day in the spacious forum of the world about him. In this vast market-place, he may he conspicuous in his “robes of scarlet and blue, and streamers of gold,” or he may humbly slave his life away, unnoticed, unmolested, except by fate and poverty. He may perish in his bonds of cruel subjection to his overpowering master—namely, fame, wealth, passion, dishonesty, and, perhaps, the most merciless of them all. strong drink. In this world forum, often, lives are lost amid the confusion. Lost, perhaps accidentally, perhaps otherwise, these innocent souls. Yon, leaning her weary head against the stony wall of misery, a poor outcast lies. She eagerly bought from an interesting vendor a sweet-scented drug, termed “passion for fashion.” She put it to use and found it sadly wanting. One person here, another there, sold, perhaps, his name and got in return whal he thought to be happiness. Ah, what care it doth take to live in that forum where all is for sale, enticing or undesirable! The mischief-maker is shrewd. Destructive halms are often most brilliant and alluring, thus reaking their ruin upon many an innocent, unsuspecting life. Gold in quantities is often overlaid with plates of dull undesirability. But, since “all that glitters is not gold” in the world forum, in which man, since creation, has purchased and sold, thanks be to God above for every happy life! Edna Pettigrew, ’25. [This Essay won the medal in the Inter-Society Contest.] 72 i! ®Ijr Jflomttmr ttnuth H'T' tEV, Ra—chcl! Co—me on,” cried a girl with a mass of red, curly hair and big. r“| brown eyes, as she stopped her bicycle at the curb in front of one of Bienville’s “ pretty residences. A taller girl, with an abundance of short, golden curls, appeared in the doorway and answered, “I’m not going to ride to school to-day, Mary Anne. I have decided to give my wheel to Tommie.” “Why, Rachel! What in the world? Why?” “Well, if you would lxrgin to use your brain you would realize that when a person gets to he fourteen years old and a Sophomore in High School she should begin to put away such childish and tomboyish things.” “My lands, Rachael, we’re only beginning to be Sophomores to-day and I guess I’ve been fourteen a week longer than you have,” said Mary Anne. “You can go on and he a tomboy and ride your wheel to school if you want to, but I’m not,” and Rachael emphasized this by slamming the door and disappearing into the house. Almost as in a trance. Mary Anne shoved off and went coasting down the hill, absorbed in her thoughts. She had not meant to make her friend mad. Why, they had been chums for ever so long. But just lately she had noticed a difference in Rachael and the other girls, too. They were always too busy now to have the good times they used to. When she wanted to have a good game of round-town they always had something to do. They had just simply gotten independent; yes. sir, independent, that’s it. The good old crowd used to be so dependent on each other. She had suspicions, too, of the sudden appearance of these radical views and signs of grown-uppishness. Well—let them go. She certainly wasn’t going to get crazy over boys. Shucks! If it hadn’t been for them the happy set of girls would still be having joyous times together. As she put up her wheel and started in the school building, her attention was attracted by a long blue car as it drove up, and out hopped Rachael. Catherine, and Augustus Batton, that new boy. “Uh huh,” her thoughts ran on. “suspicions verified again,” and she stamped into school. It was a dark day for Mary Anne. Everything went wrong and she was so disappointed. The girls would group together and laugh and talk while she sat off apart, studying—she, who had always been the life of the crowd. Somehow they seemed to have dropped her. She couldn’t chum with them any more, and she knew why, too. To l e eligible to the old crowd now one had to be crazy over some old boy. She hated to criticise, but it just simply made her sick to hear them say such things as, “I adore his eyes.” and “He has the prettiest hair.” “Poor simpletons!” she thought, as she stamped down the hall that afternoon. It seemed as if she had been stamping all day, but she just couldn’t help it. “I just hate all boys,” she muttered, unable to contain herself longer. The minute it was out she became H 73 is? 1 aai z QU?p JFlorrntinr conscious of some one saying, “I just hate all girls.” Looking up she came face to face with a boy whom she recognized as a Senior and whose face now began to reflect the embarrassment on her own. She started to bolt for the door but before she could, he spoke. “Pardon me, and a good-natured grin chased the frown and embarrassment from his face, “if I heard you right, it seems as if we’re in the same boat.” “1 pity you if you're in a boat like mine. I feel as if I haven’t a friend in the world. 1 couldn’t feel worse if I were all alone in the middle of a prairie. The girls have just dropped me flat,” complained Mary Anne. “By Jove! Our boats are made alike. You see, all the boys I like are more interested in girls than anything else. I think they waste a fellow’s time.” “Well, I don’t see what girls can see in boys. There is Rachael, who used to be my best friend. To-day we both failed on Algebra test, that wc should have remembered from last year, and it hasn’t worried her a bit,” said Mary Anne. “If you’re really having trouble with Algebra, let me help you some. I like all kinds of Math. Let’s move on out. Don’t you live on Spruce Street? I go that way.” and in a lower tone, “sometimes. Yes, you know 1 like Mathematics, but my favorite study is Science. What’s yours?” My! thought Mary Anne as she closed her front door. What a walk they had had. He was so handsome. He was coming here to her house Wednesday night to help her with her Algebra. And oh! she was just positive she saw the curtains in a dining-room window flutter and disclose something closely resembling yellow curls when she passed Rachael's house. “By cracky!” she exclaimed, as she tossed her auburn curls and snapped her eyes as with a sudden inspiration. “Billy, Billee—ee.” she called all through the house. She hushed as she found a freckle-faced, red-haired boy of ten mischievous summers in the back yard. He was dressed as an Indian and was going around and around the wash-pot, uttering weird noises and sprinkling in weeds, which lie informed her were magic herbs. Impatiently Mary Anne said, “Run to the High School and look under the fire-escape on the girls’ side and get my wheel and you can ride it forever and ever. E. M., ’25. ft H H I ! G! mf (Elmthfl VER the low rice lands of the Carolinas a summer sun was setting, mingling its wan ing glory with the still blue of the twilight skies. The setting sun of the Southland— and the night which was to follow would he long, tilled with fears and apprehensions. ever, in the hearts of the Southerners, would there he a doubt of the right of their Cause wavering of their trust. And the darkness of the night would but enhance the brilliance Urcatacres, the ancestral home of the Winthrops, famed far and near as a haven of itality, stood amid the great old oaks which bordered its driveway—a bright and pcace- xample of the oft-denounced home and life of the Southern plantation owner. From the Negroes’ cabins in the settlement came the soft, harmonious voices of the dusky slaves as they raised them in evening song, accompanied by the plink-plink-plink of old Uncle Tom’s banjo. From the verandah of the big white house—“Marse Jim’s” home—could be heard the happy chatter of youthful voices—little did the merry group realize that the music wafted to them from the cabins was a solemn warning of a crisis which was yet to come, and which must he dealt with; that it would cause unhappiness, sorrow, the loss of home and life itself, perhaps, for some of them. In the soft twilight of evening there could be seen, as yet, no lurking shadows to tell of impending disaster—there was only peace and happiness throughout the length and breadth of the plantation of Greatacres. Priscilla Winthrop, cheeks aflame and brown curls atangle from a breathless canter through the woods, jumped lightly from her side-saddle—the prettiest girl in the country ’round; her escort. Adrian Lovelace, a visitor from the North, strode by her side up the steps to meet the good-natured raillery of the house-guests. “Where have you been all this time?’’ exclaimed Evanda, her chum. “We’ve been wondering and wondering— W by, we thought you said you d he back in an hour. “Well, you see, Adrian, here, has fallen in love with our Southern countryside and I felt 1 should show him some views of especial interest—that he might appreciate it the more!” ‘‘It’s not the country he’s fallen in live with, Pris!” corrected a voice by her side, so low as to reach her ears alone, and Priscilla turned to find the grey eyes of Stephen upon her in mock-sorrowful contemplation. “Oh, Steve, you do try to be such a tease, don’t you?” rallied Pris merrily, but her thoughts were far from merry—good old Steve was jealous again how much fun it would way. Any one, who had eyes, could see that Evanda was in love with Steve, for she wore her heart on her sleeve with all the abandon of a girl who has just fallen in love—or so it seemed to Pris, in whom she had confided. of those stars which were to lead the way into the glorious sunrise of a new day. be if he’d always lie just as he used to—a carefree pal who’d always meet you over half- 75 n jjWtlte JUnmtttnr Evanda Lavioux. Stephen St. Clare an l Priscilla lived on neighboring plantations and had been friends since childhood. Until now the friendship among the three had been cherished by each, but of late Steve had shown a strange preference for Priscilla’s sunny smile and Evanda had likewise changed, and her usual capriciousness had changed to a strange reticence in the presence of Steve. So Priscilla was more concerned with the unraveling of the snarled golden threads of Evanda s happiness than with her own and had been only half aware of the metamorphosis of Adrian—the restrained Northern boy who had been amazed and somewhat amused upon his arrival at the ardent gallantry of the Southern beaux. From the observations of several weeks Adrian had emerged into a fully experienced Southern cavalier, who openly laid his heart at Priscilla’s feet. “Pris, let s have some music,” suggested some one, and the piano resounded to the strains, “Drink to me only with thine eyes—” Priscilla glanced up to see the eyes of Steve and Evanda meet and cling—was Steve awake, at last! Priscilla's heart sang for sheer joy until she thought every one must hear it above the song, but her fond hopes were somewhat shattered a moment later when Steve looked down at her and said: “That was awfully sweet, Pris, now play for me.” Thus the happy hours fled by on golden wings into days and weeks, but always over the sunny landscape a threatening cloud was gaining form and volume and its vague but insistent murmurings were taken to task in the serious talk of the elders. II Dusk—and the stars appearing over a moon-drenched world—a place for love and memories—the rose garden of Grcatacrcs on that late summer night. On the old stone bench by the privet hedge, and overarched with the last roses of the season, sat Grandmother and Grandfather Winthrop. musing with pleasant retrospection upon the days of long ago—now that they had steered their fragile ship of happiness into a peaceful harbor. The willowy figures of dancing couples were silhouetted in the pools of golden light which came from the French windows of the ballroom, then upon the perfumed night air there came to them— “The ladies are plum devilish when they hop Jim Crow—” “Oh, how different the young people of to-day arc, lamented Grandmother. “That dance would never have been tolerated in my day and time!” “Yes, dear,” agreed Grandfather, “but do you remember ♦ ” and as his voice trailed off Grandmother’s blushing cheeks testified against her—she did remember. Just then a young voice broke in upon them from the other side of the tall hedge. “Pris, when are you going to say ‘yes’?” it asked beseechingly. “‘Yes’?” in surprise. “ ‘Yes’,” firmly, this time. “Why—ah—yes what? “That you do love me and will----” “Love me less, Adrian Lovelace—and I might love you—moref mimicked she as her voice floated back from a distance. 76 Summer had found rejuvenate vear when every bee seems to |,e In lian summer-that most «lor,ous t,me of a the ness from the upturned lips „f ' ° sip ,he 'aSt lr°P °f h° ey c°1nse(!ucnt ... e .1, i ,ate summer roses, and the birds heedlessly disregard the changing leaves of the maple trees an.i u . , , , , , , .... . , an(l the appearance of the goldenrod and asters, and linger yet a little longer to enchant the e .r . • . ,, , . . 3 u,c Car with warbled notes of joy. On a morning when the golden , . . , . . t . .... . , lutn mist that hung over the garden and the face of the early si,n. o oiu ,nt roP an iis eldest son were seated at the breakfast table discussing the subject that lay uppermost ,n every Southern heart in that eventful fall of 1860. . } ,CP 'N U' ! p,°niC C lonel “there can be but one alternative if that “Black Abo- litionist is elected! Gravel) his son nodded. No need to evade the issue—but one course would be open to every proud Southerner—secession, and all the dreadful consequences which it might carry. I.obs mind wandered to his friend, Adrian, who was visiting in their home. He pitied him and loved him. for he realized lie had never had a friend who was quite so trnc nor yet one who had ever been in quite such a sad predicament. A “Northerner” in love with a Southern girl, and the girl whether she loved Adrian her brother did not know, and seriously doubted if she knew herself. Surely, his pal must leave soon: as matters stood he could not hope to gain anything, for if Pris had been indifferent before, her dislike would now be pronounced. Thus Bob pursued his thoughts and resolved to have a heart-to-heart talk with Adrian before matters became too strained. But Adrian seemed suddenly to feel the call of duty of his own homeland and announced to them that he must return immediately. “You Northerners are so obstinate.” said Priscilla, who had heretofore not joined in the clamor of disapproval which arose from the party when Adrian made known his plan. “And you Southerners arc that” said Adrian, a trifle wistfully, “but I have stayed longer than I intended—it has been so pleasant here—and now I must return; but I hope you may pay us the honor, some day, of allowing me to repay, in kind, the pleasant time I have enjoyed.” A ball again, but this time in Adrian’s honor. He was to leave on the morrow, and as he danced out of the ballroom onto the terrace with Priscilla in his arms, he paused. “Pris. I shan’t ask you to marry me now, but I love you. and some day-----?” Priscilla was silent. “I must leave now, 1 have tarried overlong. I can’t tell you why, except that 1 received secret and urgent orders this morning from home, commanding me to return at once. They have made me gloriously happy. Good-bye, Pris-until ‘Some day.’” Priscilla astonished saw Adrian vault over the low stone balustrade and into the saddle of a waiting mount, whose hoof-beats as it raced down the long oak-shadowed driveway were drowned by the notes of the piano and Steve’s clear voice as he sang to Evanda. for the dance had ended: , . „ „ _ “I have come to say good-bye, Dolly Gray, It is time that I’m away, Dolly Gray.” 8 I Slip SiiiuTtitinp Priscilla’s heart was singing, too, the hours of doubt which she had suffered were forgotten. Adrian could mean but one thing, and that she would keep locked in her heart even though the others denounced his conduct as that of a coward. She knew that Adrian was true and that some time, somehow, somewhere, his actions would lx.' explained. So Pris turned to the ballroom when she had watched the flying figure out of sight and her eyes were filled with tears—or were they only bright with happiness? IV “Some day” has come. In the ballroom at Greatacres, which happily escaped the blue-coated enemy, a wedding is to be performed with all the pomp and furbelows which should rightfully accompany it. Guests are arriving by the score—there are a plenitude of beautiful belles and merry beaux, but none are quite so beautiful as Priscilla Winthrop and none quite so happy as Adrian Lovelace, the distinguished young officer who so nobly performed necessary secret and perilous undertakings for his native Virginia State when her western part “turned Northerner and refused to enter the Confederacy. m H H M |p! ? r IFloretitutr iFrrah IJautt ALL paint, about which I shall write, is homogeneous. Though there he twelve or a dozen, six or a half dozen varieties, it is all paint and in general does possess the quality of coloring or painting; and, since all the varieties of paint are homogeneous, then, all paint paints. Hut to make a long story short, the painters had completed their jobs. Away up on the top of a beautiful hill stood a beautiful house, and in the beautiful house lived a beautiful lady. The night, as all nights will do, was drawing its dusky veil about the hill, when the painter, whom we shall call the painter man for convenience, picked up his paints, pulled on his coat and stood gazing at the newly painted house on the hill—the house made beautiful by the skill of his hands—and paint, lie had. as I have said, completed his job. He looked the house over with the love of a shepherd looking over his flock. But this painter was a young painter man. having just painted his eighth house, and young painter men are apt to be careless. This particular painter was no exception. He totally, entirely, and absolutely forgot to put on the house a “Fresh Paint” sign. Then, too, he was excited, and one never could depend on an excited man to accomplish anything. He knew that the beautiful young lady who lived in the house he had painted, and who had been away at boarding school for a season, was coming home on this very night. He knew also what was planned for this very night. He was to have the honor of escorting her to a dance. A painter escorting the Governor’s niece to a dance! It is queer and the Governor and his wife thought so. too. but they were absolutely in the background when it came to putting will against will. And the Governor’s niece, having taken a great fancy to this painter man, once, at a party, absolutely refused to put him aside when she found that he was a painter. Mow the Governor’s niece did not know that her painter man had painted her very own house during her absence. At any rate, the Governor’s niece was coming home. The painter man hurried home in great excitement and attacked his toilet earnestly. He shined his boots and donned his Sundav-go-to-mecting clothes. When the hour for the dance drew night, the painter man ascended the hill, where stood the beautiful house and made a vigorous attack on the doorbell, which responded to his thuds with peals for mercy. He was not asked in. He was considered too insignificant by the man of the house. Upstairs the beautiful lady glanced at the reflection of her face in the mirror—her face and her lips, made beautiful by the skill of her hands—and paint. The painter man. understand. did not know that the beautiful lady was a painter lady. Ah. no. that’s the sad part of it. Tn a moment or two the young lady was tripping gayly downstairs. She waved goodbyes to her aunt and uncle and disappeared through the side doorway. She knew what she was doing. The side door, you know, led to a rose garden, and a rose was the very thing needed to make her hair a feature of beauty and enchantment. How was she to know, there being no “Fresh Paint” sign, that when she rested her shoulders lightly against the house for a moment, that her dress was immediately transformed to a brilliant, enchanting green? In “1 Jiiarntfittr blissful ignorance she hastened across the garden and met the painter man. The two then walked briskly and happily to the dance. As they entered the room, a chorus of unrestrained laughter greeted them. Each, for that is human nature, looked to the other for some cause of the merriment. The painter lady discovered nothing out of the ordinary about her partner. The painter man, in his turn, discovered, to his horror, a brilliant layer of green on the back of his partner’s waist, which should have been blue. However, the painter man was quick to comprehend. Where could the young lady have been where there was such an abundance of green paint, but near her own house? He thought regretfully of his negligence in not putting out “Fresh Paint” signs. It might, perhaps, be of interest to you to relate the incidents which followed, but not right in reference to the exhibiting of the beautiful young lady’s disposition. Just let me state, whereas some young ladies in this predicament might have blamed some “mischievous” young painter, this young lady didn’t. Though the weather was pleasant, the atmosphere at this time was not. But as all storms must, this one ceased, and the young lady forgave the remorseful painter, she said, if he would never, never forget to put out a “Fresh Paint” sign again. Soon the two painters were sitting together on a bench in a garden listening and swaying to the rhythm of the dance music. But soon lips, two pairs of them, as lips sometimes will do, met in joyous rapture. But stop, just here, a moment and consider the painter man’s predicament. How was he expected to know that the beautiful young lady was a painter—and that her beautiful lips were made beautiful only by the skill of her hands—and paint? When he strolled into the party room, how was he to know what people were laughing at? He took out his handkerchief and wiped his face and lips, which felt queer and sticky. But woe to that nice clean white handkerchief. He saw, to his amazement, that it had been transformed to a beautiful, smeary red. It was his turn to storm and not feel very pious. I must not deceive you. Relating this experience would only be vain repetition. But storms, as all storms must, ceased and the painter man told the painter lady, who had confessed, that he would forgive her if she promised never, never to offer any more poor unfortunates her kisses unless a “Fresh Paint” sign was hanging in full view. And she didn’t, either. For you must know, “Birds of a feather Hock together,” and these two “birds,” painters by profession, Hocked together for the rest of their days. Edna Pkttigkew, ’25. 80 - Criterion Literary Society cThp 3Flnrputhtf (ftrifortntt ICitrrarti nrirtij HE Criterion Literary Society had its origin in the year of the infancy of our Class high school career, and it lias ever lived up to its name, beginning and remaining standard. Its sister and rival society, the Utopian, was organized at the same time. During the race for honors between the two societies, in which party feeling runs high, the awards have been about evenly divided. The Wade Cup, given at Commencement, has passed alternately back and forth between them. We Criterions, however, intend to win the cup for three successive years so that we may thereby be the sole and proud possessors. The society meetings and the work spent in getting them up are pleasant diversions from the regular routine. In the meetings, which are held every other week, the programs are interesting and much enjoyed. The entertainment each time differs widely. Sometimes a lively debate, which, when extemporaneous, is all the more interesting, is the main feature of the meeting, and at other times music or an original play by an ardent Criterion author may be the order of the day. Whatever it is, the delivery, due to Mrs. Anderson’s careful coaching, is sure to be good. Society meetings, while enjoyable, are also instructive, teaching us Parliamentary Law and giving us ease and assurance on the stage, which will benefit us many a time in the future. The membership of the two Societies is about even now. Though heretofore the Criterion has had less quantity, still, she has had quality. Now, with a larger roll, the Criterion Society is better than ever prepared to forge ahead. A. deS. M„ ’25. Utopian Literary Society ahr iflornttuir V lUnjuan iCitrraru IIIC Utopian Literary Society with its sister society, the Criterion, was organized and launched forth upon its career when the dignified Seniors of to-day were Ereshies, and with them it lias grown and prospered. The Wade Cup was offered the same year to the society which should present during Commencement Week the liest display of talent, de-bative, recitative and dramatic. Thus a strong and healthy rivalry grew between the two societies as the prize was contested for more and more fervently. In the three years which have elapsed the Utopian Society has claimed it twice and the Criterion once. As a general rule the society meetings are held separately every two weeks, although sometimes upon festive occasions they are held jointly. Fvery one, some time during the year, is included on the programs. The meetings offer a needed diversion to everyday school routine, as the programs are varied and suited to the time and occasion. Debates are often held upon subjects of national or local importance. Thus we gain a personal viewpoint of important questions of the day. Plays, usually by a Utopian playwright, are portrayed by enthusiastic followers. Then again, original stories are read or music thoughtfully rendered. All these are made possible through the careful supervision of Mrs. Anderson, the Expression teacher. Here’s to you, Utopians, and may you win the Cup again! E. S„ ’25. 85 i re (Utf CSirl UfoamiPB Motto: To find and give the best. Slogan: To face life squarely. Colors: Blue and White. Insignia: V. W. C. A. Blue Triangle. THE Florence High School Student Corps of the Girl Reserves was organized by Miss Ruth Greene in 1922. Since that time the organization has been steadily growing until its membership now consists of sixty-five Florence Hi girls. As a club, the members have tried to live up to the aim: “To promote a higher standard of Christian girlhood in school and community.” The Code for such living, as the (iirl Reserves recognize it, is: Gracious in manner. Impartial in judgment. Ready to serve. Loyal to truth. Reaching toward the best. Eager for knowledge. Seeing the beautiful. Earnest in purpose. Reverent to God. Victorious over self. Ever dependable. Sincere at all times. Two annual features to which the girls always look forward are the Christmas tree for the poor children and the mid-winter conference. A Bible study class has been organized under the capable leadership and direction of Miss Mabel Byrd. The members greatly enjoy this and find it very helpful and instructive. It is with a feeling of regret that the Senior girls leave this organization, but they sincerely hope that the club will continue to grow under the management of the succeeding classes, and that they will enjoy the privilege of membership in such a worthy organization, and reap as rich benefits as have those who reluctantly withdraw to other fields. R. II., ’25. ffii-tt (Club ROBERT SEVERANCE ................President ROBERT FRASER ...................Treasurer KENNETH GRIMSLEY .Vice-President MR. A. R. SELLERS...................Leader SIDNEY GREEN, EVANS CANNON.................$ecretary THE Hi-Y Club of Florence High School has, for six years, through its weekly meetings, annual State and County Training Conferences, and constant Bible study, tried to carry out its purpose: “To create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community, a high standard of Christian character.” It has, with its sister organization, the Girl Reserves, established in Florence High School the wonderful spirit of determination to do right. The source of this spirit lies in the Dynamic: “Contagious Christian Character.” The Hi-Y is the High School branch of the Young Men’s Christian Association. The emblem is a triangle, and its three sides represent the all-round development of a boy— physical, mental, spiritual. The cross is at the center, because Christ is the center of the Club and should be the center of every boy’s life. An important part of the Hi-Y is the morning prayer meeting, held every morning before school, at which a regular Bible Study Course is taught. Every week the Hi-Y Club meets in the Study Hall and renders interesting programs. The Mothers’ Club meets with it monthly and serves refreshments. Let us hope the Club continues to grow and prosper and more boys will take for their motto: “Help the Other Fellow.” R. w. S.. ’25. I ©rrhrfitra Violin ..............Robert Hodges. Lorraine Hicks. James Creech Saxophone ....................Elizabeth Barnwell. Margaret Lee Cornet.............................Hunter Wood, Anthony Young Clarinet .......................Robert Severance, William Mixon Horn ............................................. Wilds Shipp Baritone ........................................Paul Brothers Trombone ..................................... Blanchard Smith Bass .......................................... Randall Word Drums .......................................... Ben Covington Piano ..........................................Clifton Quarles AWAY back in December, 1922. the students of Florence High School who passed the Auditorium after school noticed queer sounds, similar to noises, issuing presumably from the hells and strings of instruments held by a group on the rostrum, known as the High School Orchestra. At first the sounds were awful; then funny: but now the the Orchestra has reached perfection. It has developed and improved miraculously and is enjoyed by the student body at every assembly period. At present the Orchestra is small, nevertheless, it is an organization of no mean ability. Mr. Keiserman is the leader of the Orchestra as well as of the Band. Last year the Orchestra entertained the crowds at basketball games, but this year it has given way to the Band, which has taken its place in this capacity. R. W. S„ 75. 90 gjjlKSi-. Bgg (TO) :; it Cornet—Hunter Wood, Edwin Fulton, J. I). McCall, Anthony Young, Helen Barnwell, Ivy Corbett. Bh Clarinet—Robert Severance, William Brunson, Chase Friar, Billy Mixon, Stewart Clare, Winthrop Vincent, James Pettigrew. Iih Clarinet—Mason Brunson. Saxophone—Saress Ellerbe, Tiielma King, Elizabeth Barnwell, Margaret Lee, William Hicks, Edward Hamilton. Horn—Leo Farmer, Wilds Shipp. Baritone—Paul Brothers, Edward Pettigrew. Trombone—Blanchard Smith. Bass—P. A. Brunson, Randall Word. Drums—Ben Covington. Samuel Greenberg, Fred Tedder. THE Florence High School Band celebrated its second birthday with its second annual Concert in March. Though barely out of its infancy, the Band has established for itself a permanent place in school life. On many occasions it has lead our teams to victory and, when defeated, stirred the downhearted with cheery sounds of school songs and marches. The Band is very proud of its instructor, Mr. A. B. Keiserman, who, in a little over two years, has developed from green material an organization of which the whole school is justly proud. R. W. S., ’25. Ul|p JFlnmttiur a tHJje (6irlfif Oj lrr (EUtlt THE Florence High School Glee Club was organized January 1. 1924. under the direction of Mrs. J. L. Wysong, Supervisor of Music in the Florence City Schools, and has been active since that time. This Club has been a source of enjoyment to both students and members and has contributed much to the literary programs and Commencement exercises. It is composed mostly of meml� ers of the Senior Class, who hand down with regret this organization, with the hope that it will afford the comirg “songsters as much pleasure and work as it has the members of the Class of ’25. THE I . H. S. Hoys’ Glee Club is composed almost entirely of boys who are “Veterans in the Art of Vocal Noise,” and each and every member in the Club knows “more” or “less” about music. In spite of the fact that nearly all of us are veterans, the Club was not organized until the early part of January, 1925, and, as yet, has not had an opportunity to display its talent. But the State will hear from us before the school term is up in June. When we get tuned up we rival the Ethiopians themselves in the singing of spirituals. The Club is under the capable direction of Mrs. Wysong. Miss Mary King is the pianist, and the members appreciate her efforts toward making the Club a success. Officers for the Club were recently elected and are as follows: Norman Rogers, President; Laney Dennis, Vice-President; La Verne Howie, Secretary and Treasurer. These officers arc taking much interest in the Club and if the members will do as much we are sure to succeed. Our group of wonderful basses is composed of such voices as those of Leo Farmer, “Skcet” Brothers, N. B. Hicks. “Booby” Cannon, and “Ed” Hamilton: while the no “less famous” tenors include S. R. Flowers, “Bunt” Lawton, La Verne Howie and “Bap” Baker. J Qlhp 3Flnrrntttir s 1 m Slip Art Dry art limit THE ART DEPARTMENT was added to the high school curriculum four years ago to complete the efficiency of the new High School. A studio situated on the first floor and equipped with all modern accessories was provided for this important feature. The First Year course consists of original designing in pencil, ink and water color. As soon as the color sense is developed more, still scenes in pastel, water color and charcoal are given. The second and succeeding years find oil color, cartooning, plain and fancy lettering. sketching in ink and advanced pastel and water color pictures, added to the studies. Posters for Literary Societies. Girl Reserves, and programs for other activities of the school are designed in this department. That it is appreciated is shown by the way every pupil and teacher who has any work to do in the artistic line rushes to the Art Class to get information. During the annual school exhibit, in the spring, the art exhibition is one of the most attractive features of the whole school display. Every piece of work that each individual pupil makes is brought forth for inspection by the hundreds of visitors, who review this work with approval. Hut who is it that is responsible for all this? She who instills daily the wish to create liner and better works of art in the groping minds of her inspired class. That she is capable of this is proven by her being elected Chairman of the Department of Art Education of State Teachers’ Association. It was by her determined efforts and her knowledge of art that helped the Art Department of F. H. S. to rank among the foremost in the State, and one of the art pupils to win first prize in water color at the Pee Dee Fair last fall. The Florence High School points the linger of pride to Miss Haldeman, the head of the Art Activities. The demand for line arts is growing greater every day because people are beginning to realize the need in almost every business where advertising is used. In the onrushing tide the Art Department will not lie in the rear, but in the foremost ranks to win fame and glory for F. H. S. , R. P., ’25. 95 £2 ct 'dl Iflnmtrr iJinh rhnnl (Ealrttiiar September 8 The fray begins to the usual accompaniment of songs, speeches, good advice, and announcements in the Auditorium. September 12 Schedule finally running smoothly after much arranging, rearranging, tearing up and breaking up of select crowds. September 16 Freshmen seem to be learning that there is not a lire every time the bell rings. September 17 Miss Watkins announces her intention of being easy on the Seniors and assigns sixty new lines of Virgil for to-morrow. September 22 The Music Class is organized. Noise and discords predominate. September 26 Criterion and Utopian Societies elect officers amid great excitement, as both societies are filled with would-be office holders. September 27 The Senior Class elects officers. September 30 Strange sounds issue from the Auditorium, causing consternation until some one learns that the High School Hand is beginning to practice. October 5 Evans Cannon is besieged by ring and invitation salesmen. October 17 Our first holiday. Florence defeats Hyatt Park at the County Fair. October 22 Reports. Tumult. Tears. Smiles. A set of new resolutions. November 1 The Stephens Evangelistic Party comes to Florence. November 13 The Seniors compare samples of rings with more samples of rings. November 14 The ring contract is signed. Senior fingers are carefully measured. The ring committee faints! November 21 The ring salesman disappears. Contract is lost. Amateur detectives get a lot of practice. November 24 A new salesman appears. Fingers are measured again. All is well. November 27 Thanksgiving. We are duly thankful. December 1 Most of us arc able to he back at school. December 5 Miss Wingard fails to assign a lesson for Monday. December 10 In answer to anxious enquirers. Evans assures the Seniors, at least once every hour, that the rings will be here to-morrow. December 17 About seventy-five students, absorbed in thought (?) stand on the corner and fail to hear the bell. Extra Study Hall scarcely accommodates the crowd. December 19 “To-morrow” finally arrives and with it the rings. Christmas holidays begin. January 5 Miss Wingard and Miss Levin open their home room doors at 8:48 sharp. January 12 Exams one week off! January 18 Epidemic of Windsor ties in glowing colors among the Senior boys. January 15-20 We don our best bibs and tuckers and have our Annual pictures made. January 20-23 Dark Ages except for those who are exempt. January 26 First semester reports! Discouraged? Not at all! February 2 Annual pictures go to the engraver. February 6 Hi-Y boys observe “Sweethearts’ Night.” Where are the sweethearts of last year ? February 8 Senior Class gives a carnival. Charles Damon causes quite a fluttering of masculine hearts. February 10 . C. Seagle and Aaron Langston learn that Mr. Briggs runs this school. February 16 After riding all night to get back from Gastonia. Robert Hodges has “no excuse” for being tardy. February 18 Miss Marcus leaves her class during a test. February 19 Junior girls defeat Seniors in basket-ball. F. H. S. becomes too small for the Juniors. February 20 Oscar cannot find his “breshes.” and calls on Mr. Briggs for help. February 21 Our Varsity Team (girls) goes into the semi-finals in basket-ball. Our Girl Reserves win the banner in a State Song Contest. February 23 Things are not always what they seem. Algebra IV, for instance. February 24 Some one will please tell the Senior girls once and for all whether dresses will be worn long or short by the first of June. February 27 Harvey Capps keeps second period Study Hall in the absence of Mr. Rhame. (Second period Study Hall students hope that Mr. Rhame will take an extended trip.) March 2 The Annual goes to press. Ifl FRED RUM PH Cheer Leader ELIZABETH HICKS Basket-ball Sponsors ELIZABETH STRICKLAND Football MATTIE VAN LANDINGHAM Baseball ulijr JHflmttinp Haarball r | HE baseball season of 1924 was a very successful one. in fact, the most successful in I many years of high school baseball. Only one game was lost, Columbia taking this game by the score of 3 to 0. The team reached the semi-finals but were defeated in their attempts to cop the championship, losing to Columbia as above stated. The work of the team was featured by the machine-like manner in which they played. However, the pitching of “Crip” Rhame deserves especial mention. This young lad was always in the best of form and never failed to pitch a wonderful game. The team was coached by J. Lee Rhame. himself a ball player of Big League calibre, and to him goes most of the honor for the fine record of the team. Bill Xewbury, the second baseman, was the leader or captain of the team. At the critical moment of the game. Bill was always there encouraging his men and helping them to come through successfully. Florence won most of her games with ease, not l eing forced to expend herself many times. One of the most interesting games of the season was with Hemmingway, F. H. S. winning 5 to 3. Hemmingway, however, claimed the game, but Umpire Burch ruled otherwise. The semi-final game with Columbia was hard fought, no runs being made up to the seventh inning, when the infield loosened up and Columbia scored. Indications point to another successful season this year. The team was composed of the following men: Rhame and McKnight. pitchers; Cooper, first base: Xewbury. second base; Smith, short stop; McQueen, third base; Atkinson, catcher; Kafer, Rutledge and McKnight, outfielders. The record of the season is as follows: . Florence Florence Florence Florence Florence Florence Florence Florence Florence Florence . 12 Pamplico . 12 Lake City 9 Clio . 6 Clio . 5 Lake City . 18 I lartsville . 5 Sumter . 7 Hartsville . 4 Hemmingway . 0 Columbia 99 (Ujr iFUirnituir JFnntball asmt THE football squad of 1924 deserves especial praise. Praise is due. not only because of the successful scores, but because of the handicaps that were overcome by the team and Coach Lee Rhame. The first task that Coach Rhame had to perform was to till in the vacant berths on the team left open by the graduation of nine of last year’s letter men. Most of the men that he had to place in these positions were green in the art of football. Fundamentals had to Ik? taught in a very short time. This was done well, as can be seen by the records of these boys. There was also a lack of confidence in the team at first, but as the season passed on this feeling soon gave way to the right kind of spirit. Harvey Capps was the captain of the team and probably the individual star. He was selected as an All-State man and mentioned for A11-Southern Eleven. “Red” Wheeler was a unanimous choice for end on the All-State Eleven and Sterling Johnston as a back was mentioned by several coaches. This year the team reached the semi-finals in the race for the championship. Nichols was defeated 32—0. but we were turned back by C harleston by the score of 24—0. The two best games of the season were with Marion and Sumter. Sumter was defeated 13—0. Johnston making both touchdowns. Marion was defeated 27—0, Capps making all four touchdowns by four spectacular runs from mid-field. The personnel of the team was as follows: Ends, Wheeler, Cronenberg and McBride; tackles. Keels. Taylor, Cannon and Bass; guards. Simmons. White and Cutts; center. Flowers; backs, Capps, Pierce, Johnston, Baker and Dennis. The record of the team stands: Florence ...................... 0; Florence ........r........... 34: Florence .................... 12; Florence .................... 51; Florence .................... 13; Florence .................... 27; Florence .................... 32; Florence ...................... 0; Florence .................... 66; Carlisle ..-.................... 6 Latta ................. -..... 0 Hyatt Park .................... 3 Orangeburg ..................... 0 Sumter ........................ 0 Marion ......................- 0 Nichols ........................ 0 Charleston ................... 24 Darlington ..................... 0 101 5hf Jflnmttittp Hoys’ Hasket-HaU THE Hoys’ Basket-Ball Team was not as successful in winning games as the girls' team, hut in every game they have fought hard and have shown true F. H. S. spirit. This is the first year that these boys have played together as members of the Florence Basket-Ball Team, and yet they have reflected much glory upon their School. The team is coached by James Lee Rhame, a man who has done wonders with athletics in Florence High. He has given to the team the real principles of good basket-ball, so that next year the foundation will have been laid upon which a championship team can lx built. New uniforms were bought this year, purple in color, with gold letters. These uniforms are very pretty and give the team a fine appearance on the floor. George Keels is captain of the team and center; Sterling Johnston and Claud White play the forward positions; Sidney Greene and Her White are the guards. Johnston is probably the best player. He has scored the greatest number of points and is a leader both in offense and defense. The first game of the season was with Sumter. This game was lost by one point. For the next two games. Florence played Wilmington High, losing both games to this team. The best game so far this season was with Charleston. Although the Bantams won, the Yellow' Jackets played them off their feet the first part of the game. Johnston for Morence and Marjenhoff for Charleston were the high scorers. The last game up to the printing of the Annual was with Olanta. the locals winning by a large score. H Stye Jflumtlmr (Girls’ fBaaket-Hall A T the time of the printing of the Annual the Girls Basket-Ball Team was preparing to enter the semi-finals for the Championship. If they keep going at their present stride they will have a fine chance to win the State Championship Cup. The team has played fourteen games, winning twelve and losing two. These two games were lost to Hartsville and Memminger early in the season, but the girls staged a come-back and defeated both these teams by a large score in return games. The games with Hartsville and Marion were probably the most exciting. Hartsville won the first game by one point, but in the return game she lost to us by the score of 45—18. The Marion team was defeated 16—10 in Marion. This game was one of the hardest fought during the entire season. There was intense rivalry between the teams causing them to fight all the harder to win. Miss Ruth Greene is the coach who has built up a team that seems bound for the Championship. She has not only worked hard with the Varsity, but she has so drilled the substitutes that they can step right into the game and the team will function just as usual. The girls have also the real team spirit and this alone will get them a long way. The team is as follows: Elizabeth Bray (Captain) and Rhey YVerblum, forwards: YVy-song and Oliver, guards; Easterling, center; and Douglas, side center; Howard and Barnwell were the first string subs. The record of the team for this year, up to the printing of the Annual, was as follows: Florence ........................ 53; Timmonsville 6 Florence ....................... 33: Georgetown ......................... 15 Florence ...............-......... 53; Kingstree Florence ......................... 29; Bishopville Florence ....................... 46; Georgetown ...................... z Florence ....................... 60; Hartsville .................... 15 Florence ......................... 14; Kingstree ... ................. 4 Florence ....................... 27; Memminger .............. ..... 37 Florence ....................... 29; Savannah ....................... 15 Florence ....................... 23; Bennetsville .................. 15 Florence ...................... 41; Savannah ....................... 19 Florence ...................... 26; Florence ....................... 16; Florence ....................... 45; Florence ....................... 27; Marion ........................ 10 Hartsville ...................... 18 Memminger ....................—.. 8 Bennetsville .................... 16 105 Advanced Freshman Team MISS HILL, Sponsor Freshman Class Team MISS SCARBOROUGH, Sponsor Junior Class Team MISS CAMPBELL. Sponsor Sljp JUnrptttittp (Un Sffnrk IF” (Elitli 1 IT IS probably the ambition, or at least the desire, of nearly all the students of Florence High to become members of the Block F Club. However, there are only a few who share this honor. The Club is composed only of athletes, boys and girls who have represented Florence High in inter-scholastic athletic games. The only requirement for membership is that one should participate in a sufficient number of games to make a letter, which automatically makes the player a member. This one requirement is enough to keep three-fourths of the student body out of the Club. The Block F Club was first started in the days of the “Old High School, and has been continued ever since. Officers are elected by the members and serve one year. The members of the Club wear no Club ring or pin but have only their Block letter. At the end of each year a Block F Banquet is held. The members of the Club have the privilege of inviting outside boys and girls. This merry affair heightens the desire of every guest to become a member of the exclusive Block F. thr Jfmitlmll Oirant The evening draws on apace, While up and down the sidelines race The singing throngs whose only thought With victory or less is fraught-------- The football players turn and hear From loyal throats oh I Florence cheer; And no matter how hard pressed they’ve been. They set their every nerve to win A Football Game! That Football Game! Our eyes are blurred from watching long Purple and Gold which knows no wrong; We swell with pride to know they’re clean. When “Florence” plays you’re sure you’ve seen And when the game is played and done. It matters not if lost or won, We’re proud of players of their clean sort, And ever loyally support A Football (Janie! Our Football Team! I.. MIMS, ’27. (Thr (Cup Oh, Silver Cup, beloved Cup, Our eyes brim o’er with tears, Our graduation day has come. For which we’ve worked so long. With thoughts of you, our comrade true. For lo, these iast four years. So, though we hate to part with you. We leave you with a song. Oh, Silver Cup, beloved Cup, For whom so often we So, Silver Cup, beloved Cup, We turn you over sadly Did bruise our limbs and break our bones And nurse a skinned-up knee. To all those future class team players Who will play for you so madly. Oh, Silver Cup, beloved Cup, At last has come the day Oh, Silver Cup, beloved Cup, May your future, holders see. When we must look our last at you And sadly turn away. ’Tis best to be honest and earnest and pure. As we have tried to be. 109 E. PETTIGREW, ’25. Mr. Moore—“There’s where I stand on that.” Miss Child—“How many in this room heard the bell ring?” Mr. Briggs—“Hey you! What are you doing out in the hall?” Miss Wingard—“Your theme for Monday will be--” Miss Levin—“Speak now or forever hold your peace!” “So much for that.” Miss Watkins—“Oh, my poor Seniors!” Miss Marcus—“Sec?” Miss Campbell—“Goodness no!” Miss Greene—“Girls, get that line straight.” Miss Seabrook—“Well, not exactly.” Miss Byrd—“Now, Class---” Miss Scarborough—“Seniors, pass out” (to the library). Miss Dusenberry—“Let’s have quiet, please.” Miss Foster— Keep study hall this afternoon-” Miss Thomasson—“I’m sorry, but you’ll have to rip that out.” “Oh, girls! here is such a cute idea!” Mrs. Anderson—“Just be natural now.” Mrs. Wysong—“Evelyn Dorsey, stop that talking!” Mr. Rhame—“Holy Mackerel!” Mrs. Brunson—“Precious Heart!” (this to men, women, and children). Miss Bessie Levin—“Now. girls, be quiet.” Miss Hill—“Get out your notebooks and pencils.” Miss Andrews—“Digest your work for yourself. Don’t expect some one else to do it for 111 Jlnrmtmp Miss Gregory—“At Winthrop--” Mr. Barnes—“That just makes me tired.” Mr. Kaiserman—“Hunter, clean your horn.” Mr. VVarr—“You’d better run, you’re late.” Oscar—“Mr. Briggs, Mr. Briggs, you seen my brushes?” (0ur ffingabnn Our teachers all have a hobby, Which I think is very queer, Of making us read parallel Every month throughout the year. When I go to the library, Very longingly I look At the many popular novels, My favorite kind of book. If perchance I choose the novel. Then to Study Hall I'm sent, For concerning our parallel English teachers don’t relent. The same with history teachers, too. So when to this class I go Without my parallel in hand, I sound my doom, I. know. So then with many heavy sighs, And a longing backward glance. To the dreaded parallel books I begin a slow advance. Parallel, parallel reading. Every morning, noon and night. The bugaboo of our High School, We regard with awe and fright. Frances Pettigrew, ’25. Dtii flmt fcurr lD|j In alliink WHY— Jessie Taylor loves Flowers? Charlie Cutts, Edwin Osteen, and Henry Lee always fight for Moore? Frank Pearce always plays with a Mit rather than a glove? Robert Fraser and Ben Dowling prefer Grace to beauty? Clara Haynsworth loves Sweet Williams? Does Dorothy Chase Kings? Mary Elizabeth Hicks would prefer a Butler to a cook? Miss Wingard prefers Barnes to houses? Margaret Gandy likes Maxwell House Coffee though she doesn’t care for this beverage? Amory Moore doesn’t mind getting Cut(ts)? Rosanne Willcox doesn’t object to Bills, especially when they come from Darlington? Badger Baker can loaf all day but still make the dough? Marguerite Boinest is so fond of birds, especially Sparrows? When Margaret Gandy goes fishing she always tries to catch a Bass? Freddie Rumph likes Campbells (Camels) rather than Chesterfields? “Rick” is always Ennctt (in it)? Polly Jones wants a Husband(s)? Mattie Anthony prefers Brooks to rivers? Ainie Fraser is so fond of Medieval History, especially the Norman Conquest? Mattie Van likes baseball better than basket-ball? The present Senior Class conquers so much? (We have a Cannon at our head.) M. V. L., ’25. A. F. F., ’25. (£hr iFlnmtttnr (DiU tn (0ur Draks Here’s to the desks of Florence High. Since our day of departure is drawing nigh; We owe you some credit, old desks, ’tis true. For weren’t you with us our Hi days through? We’ve treated you badly, we must admit. With scars and scratches and touches of wit. Your enemy. Jackknife, has played havoc enough. With outlined hearts on your face made rough, Telling their tales of love in its prime. Before the “e’er watchful’’ discovered the crime. But now that we must leave you, dear friends, how we sigh'. For the end of our schooldays is fast drawing nigh. And to us college portals now open wide. So with you, dear old desks, we may no longer abide. But. precious old friends, through all the years long. We’ll tell of your service in immortal song! A. I ’25. Mrs. Anderson (to Expression pupil) : “Open your mouth wide and throw yourself into it. Miss Seabrook (assigning lesson in Literary Digest) : “Alice, take ‘LaFollctte’s Place on the Straw Vote’ Monday.” Robert Severance (discussing the qualifications of the President in History Class) : Miss Seabrook, can he be a woman?” James: “I let a bee loose in school not long ago.” Allen: “Yes. and it lit on my report, too.” HIGH SCHOOL STONES Freshman—Emerald. Sophomore—Soap stone. Junior—Grindstone. Senior—T ombstonc. “Here’s to Harvey Capps! May all his hours Ik gay. Till football games go out of style. And 'Yellow Jackets’ fade away.” Miss Seabrook: “Harvey, how long did the ‘Seven Years’ War’ last?” Harvey Capps: “I don’t know.” Billy Wetmore: “Miss Foster, may speak ?” Miss Foster: Yes, if you won’t talk.” Miss Greene (while pictures were being taken) : “Julia, don’t look at the sun if it makes you make such a face.” Julia (Tharin) : “But it looks at me. Miss Seabrook: “What was the Coinage Act, Ruth?” Ruth Hare: “It was a law saying that there should be so much silver in each gold dollar.” Miss Wingard (in 3rd period English Class) : “Leonora, where did Shakespeare live?” Leonora (very promptly) : “Stratford-on-the-Hudson.” Latin student: “Do you know what ‘lega-tus’ means?” Arithmetic student: “No, but I was in third period class when Lce-got-us.” Pupil (standing Civics test) : “Miss Sea-brook, aren’t there ten members in the President’s Cabinet? Miss Seabrook: “Yes.” Pupil: “Well, I don’t know where the other one has gone. I can’t get but nine. (Perhaps that’s the one who resigned.) Miss Seabrook: “Rosanne, what kind of man was Win. H. Harrison? Rosanne Willcox: “He had come from the West and he was wild.” 113 $hr Jflnrrntiur Senior: “Mother, I weighed in gym to-day and 1 am gaining.” Little Sister: “Well. Mother, teacher weighed me to-day and I am ungaining.” Miss Wingard: “Sidney, why was Comus written ? Sidney Greene: “To celebrate the election of the Earl of Bridgewater as the President of Whales!” Miss Levin (to Sterling Johnson, who is looking at Valentines instead of algebra examples on hoard) : “Sterling. I sec you arc having quite a time with your Valentines, hut if you don’t watch out. I'll give you a Valentine, and it won’t he shaped quite like a heart, either.” Bill Friar (glancing out at the steadily falling rain) : “Pretty had day for the race, eh. Laney?” I-aney : “What race? Bill: “The human race. F. H. S. noted for its great generosity. Miss Seabrook gave every single student in the American History Classes, the other day, a------test! Pupils of the Senior Class, just ’fore Christmas, presented the (’lass Secretary, Mary King, with $----------! for class rings. Ennett (looking at Julia): “Russell, don’t you wish you had a girl like I’ve got?” Julia (abashed) : “I don’t know about that.” Ennett: “Now, Julia, don’t you think Elizabeth Rickenbaker’s a cute girl?” A small group was discussing being old maids and bachelors. Edwin O. (turning his nose up) : “Humph! Fm going to l c a bachelor!” Saress: “Well. Amory, you going to be an old maid?” Amory (regretfully) : “Reckon I’ll hafta.' Mrs. Fraser (calling): “Ainie! Oh. Ainic!” Ainie (Very comfortable out in car, reading a letter, is too absorbed in it to answer). Mrs. Fraser: “Ai—nie! Ainie! Come here.” (Still no answer.) Mrs. F. (in much sterner tone): “Ainie! do you hear me?” Ainie (absently) : “No’m.” Comedian in Clemson Glee Club: “I will now sing a song entitled, ‘Seven days without food makes one week. ” Mrs. Wysong (after exit) : “Why didn’t he sing what he said lie was going to?” Miss Hill (reviewing Class in Botany): “Now, class, we will go to seed.” Edna Matthews (Editor-in-Chief of Annual) : “If I have to do much more running around. I think I’ll have little wheels put on my shoes.” UNUSUAL DISORDERS IN SCHOOL Leonora Briggs receives ten cuts in deportment ! Edna Matthews moved from back of History Class to front seat on account of talking. Helen Barnwell (teaching Gym Class): “Malik time! Malik!” Miss Greene (listening) : “Helen, how do you spell ‘mark’?” Helen: “M-o-c-k.” Sarah Ray: “Miss Watkins, it takes me a whole hour to study my Latin.” Ernest McCormick: “If it took me only one hour, I’d have two hours more to pray every night.” Mr. Barnes reports to Study Hall teacher: “James Hutchinson spent the last period with me in the drawing room.” F. H. S. Puzzles When Crossed a ar jrUin'utmv Affrnmuit WK have met the t es ami conquered. amt O. ttte glorious feeling that is outs! I he toes in our case w ere Hard Work amt 1 Wour agements. We know our nnual tor I W 5 is not perfect; we know it is not ideal; but it is ttte result of our earnest efforts, so, we t eg that you do not criticize it too harshly With out the hearty coo) eration which we have received front the students. es| ectatly those con trihuting time or material, the Kaeulty, csjk cially the teachers in the Knglish Department, and Miss Marcus and Miss Child, who have given entertainments to increase our funds, the advertisers, the photographer. Mr Briggs, and Mr. Moore, this book would have been as nothing. We thank them heartily for their part in the editing of this volume of t in I't-oui . tink, and we hope that every one w ill be pleas antly satisfied with our part, such as it is. Tine St ah ■ m SZ4 rj lWWT jj uUjp Jfflurrntittp V ' v _ ....8 it :: X K « 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 88 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 88 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 I THE CITADEL Charleston, S. C. 8 ;; One of the “Distinguished Military Colleges of the United States. 1. 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It it It It It It It It It K It It X It It It It It It It It It I Haynsworth Stuckey General Contractors Phone 401 Office 5th floor, Farmers and Mechanics Bank Building Florence, S. C. High School Boys and Girls, if you want the purest of Drugs and the best of Drinks “ Run right to ZIEGLER’S” “Marry the girl and see us” BROWN FURNITURE COMPANY “Furnishes the Home Complete” Victrolas and Records 147 East Evans Street, Florence, S. C. « _________________________________________ : :: :r :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: - :: :: - ” :■ :: ” ” ” - - a “ '• ” a :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :c :: :: :c :: :: :: :: :: : :: t!! k K !!:::::: j: � ::::::::::::::: : :s i: ! :t ss � K ! ) McClam McCown Exclusive Dry Goods and Notions Featuring the Newest Materials at All Times McClam McCown Opposite Presbyterian Church Co-operation means much to you. : B. of L. E. 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Blank Books and Office Supplies. Typewriter Ribbons, Carbons and Papers. BOOST FLORENCE AND OUR SCHOOLS Watch Them Grow. Pettigrew Company Heating and Plumbing Contractors Private Pumping Plants and Sewer Disposal Areola Heating Plants a Specialty T. C. CUTTINO, Manager. Phone 279 134 West Evans Street , x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x — Real Estate Brokers Established 1910 :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :c :: :: :: :: :c :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: « :: :: ” it it :: :: :: � ” H - ” - ” ” ” - � - it :c it - :: ” :: :: :: :: :: a hr iFlomtluir a a a a:: a a ?::: � iirK LUCAS BRUNSON REAL ESTATE BROKERS Florence, S. C. Farm Lands, improved and unimproved. Suburban home sites. Vacant resident lots. Improved resident property. Business property, improved and unimproved. Railroad trackage and manufacturing sites. Our offerings cover the best available propositions on the market. Loans Negotiated Rents Collected Phone 386 Florence Builders Supply Co. DEALERS IN Lumber Shingles, Sash, Doors Plaster, Lime, Cement and Brick Florence, South Carolina G. C. CHANDLER, Inc. Distributor STUDEBAKER Automobiles Service, Supplies Vehicles, Harness, Live Stock Phone 352 5 130-140 N. Irby Street Florence, S. C. | : :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: : Florence Jcc an(j puej Q) PURE ICE QUALITY COAL We Know You—You Know Us Phone 143 C. G. TIMBERLAKE, Pres. W. A. LEWIS, Mgr. ::aa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a rfa a ;;a a a a,a a a.a a a a a a a a a a a a) a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a � « � a a a a a a a a : £ Ulljr IFlnrrntinr !! J! : )! X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X.......................................................................X X X X X X X X X !! McCown Hardware Co. The Winchester■ Store ” We sell Stag and Sherwin-Williams Paints The Paint That Covers Florence Also HARDWARE, TOOLS, CUTLERY, GUNS and AMMUNITION Trade with us or we both lose McCown Hardware Co. 111S. Dargan Street Phone 321 1 More personal even than the letter which accompanies it, is the gift of your portrait. 1 MAKE THE APPOINTMENT TODAY The Witchery of Kodakery For Quick Service and Clean Work bring your rolls to us. Hamilton’s Studio Photos in this annual by Hamilton’s Studio. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X : 7 S£: x it a:::::::::::::: a itit:::::;:::: :: it it it it::::::::::::::;: it n a a :ta it a it a :::: a a a :: a ::a:::::: j: Go on Boy to the Place of Quality and don’t come back till you go where they examine meats! § Curer of Ham Bacon Pickle Meats :«l Corn Meats :: s « Telephone 79 Manufacturer of Frankfurters Bologna Metworth Pork Sausage 177 East Evans ii «.� 1 £ Palmetto Market Cold Storage Where all meats are post-mortem examined. Hal. H. Harbin, Proprietor Florence, South Carolina DIAMONDS WATCHES SULZBACHER’S Since 1884 Gifts That Last Diamond Setting a Specialty : :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :c :c :c :: :: :: :: it :: :: aa aaaa � a a;s a a a a a a a a a a a a a x a a a a aaa k a aa a}a a a a a aa a a aa aa a « « ' ]! As you begin to earn, learn to save. Endowment insurance is an ideal investment. Maybe your father will pay the first premium to get you started. L. B. HARPER Real Estate and General Insurance Phone 312 224 W. Evans St. Today— Tomorrow and Always — Busy Bee Cafe Where Quality Reigns Established 1907 � a a«;a a a aaaaaa.alaj! a a a aaa a.aia a a.aa a aa aaaa.a a aaaaaaaaa a a a.a aaaaaaaaaaa x x x x x x x x x x‘xxxx rx xx x xxiix x xx x x x x x xxxxxxxxx xx x x xx x x x x x x x x x x x s: s: x x x x x x x x x x x x :: x x x s: x x x ix' XXx x � x !t x x x x x x s: x x x x x x x x x x x s: s: s: x x x x : Punch, Pluck, Personality Perseverance There are two kinds of men in the world today, just as there were yesterday and will be tomorrow. One kind, when they wish to get something, sit down and long for it, the other kind just pull up their belts a hole tighter and go after it. No man can dodder along half-heartedly and then expect a miraculous change in the twinkling of an eye; to an individual with personality, punch, perseverance and the pluck to work when it comes to the serious business of making a way in the world. Play the game hard but play it fair. Win if you can. Lose if you must. But take defeat without a whimper and come back smiling for another chance. Victory that comes through a conscious endeavor, self-discipline and the honest use of brains and skill is worth all that it cost. Let us help you to cross The Goal Line of “Success” it it It X « a it it it it « it t it it it it :t it :: it it :t it it it it :! it I! The Fir t National Bank it it it it of Florence “Almost (Everything in Ranking” It it it IN setting the type, printing, and binding this book, our object was not to see how quickly and cheaply we could produce the publication, but how well it could be done. Our whole aim in this, as in all our work, is to give the greatest attention to all the details, and produce printing that will be a credit to the institutions from which the publications are issued. Our books will be just as good in the many years to come, when an annual is of greatest value, as they are to-day. J. P. Bell Company Incorporated Lynchburg. Va. i