Medina High School - Medinian Yearbook (Medina, OH)

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Annual 19 Squints at (Cnmnuntmunil The class of 1913 was honored by one of the best baccalaureate sermons ever heard in Medinsi. Dr. Fritsch fairly outdid himself, and established a standard for all future efforts. The sermon is printed in its entirety in another place in this book. The whole March family looked well in “ Little Women,” and the entire cast, from rollicking, carefree Jo to demure little Beth, seemed to live the characters they portrayed. Superintendent Edmund invited C. C. Carlton, of Akron, to present the diplomas to the class, which was three-fourths his, and he responded in his usual felicitous fashion. Acclamations of regret and deep concern were heard on every hand at the illness of Mrs. Boult; but it is hoped that she is uoav on the high road to recovery. Two choruses were cut from the “ Rose Maiden,” and Miss O’Connor is receiving congratultions on every hand for her able assistance. Helen Hobart’s prophecy is one which will linger long in the minds of those who heard it — possibly not for its genuine literary value but for the genuine comedy which marked the allusions to each and every member of the class. It was great. The class play was a jewel. As an entity it was fine — in fact, it pleased the audience so well that the Civic Impi-ovement League asked a repetition on Saturday night following. Many moons will the memory of Tony Lumpkin, with his droll, childish impersona- tion, of the stately and dignified Hardcastle, and the silly, simpering Diggary, linger in the minds of the members and admirers of the class of ’13. That pair of youthful lovers whose troubles Goldsmith so well portrays, and the charming, singularly true-to-life work of Miss Hardcastle and Miss Neville, to say noth- ing of the troublous and uncertain frame of mind of that anxious dame, Mother Hardcastle - — these, I say, will be recollections which will be cherished as members of the class of this unlucky year turn through the pages of this work of the Junior class and look at the picture as it is given on another page. Handsome, dignified, courtly Leland Walton! What a figure he made in powdered wig and ruffled coat ! And the three Jolly Pigeons, as they say around the table at the inn. can not soon be forgotten. How gaily the barmaid tripped it to the time of Annie’s fiddle with handsome Tony Lumpkin !

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Attmial 18 Dr. Leland Walton was home for commencement too. His painless dental parlors are one of the marvels of Poe; and as he was just as talkative as ever I soon learned all about them. Lucile told me Erwin Brought had gone west to grow up with the country. The poor boy! he was so young to leave home! The last she had heard of William Rauscher he was seen peddling his famous family remedies through northern Arkansas in a covered wagon. Cully Lowe, who happened down that way on his honeymoon, was so affected by hearing him sing “ On the Banks of Rocky River Far Away ” to the crowd around him one night that he hurried back to the hotel, paid his bill, and, forgetting his blushing bride, left Hallie to the tender ministrations of strangers, and caught the next train for Medina ; and if Arthur French had not happened along in his newly invented monoplane she might be there yet. Right here Lucile stopped and caught her breath. Poor thing! since she has grown so fat, she can not talk as she used to ; but she would have me go home with her for a cup of tea. My land ! it did taste good ; but, goodness alive ! it is nearly nine o’clock, and I must put this cat out and go to bed. This visit certainly has tuckered me out.

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zn Sljr Annual WHAT SHAKESPEARE THINKS ABOUT THE SENIORS. JULIA ANDERSON. Glee Club ’13. Class Play. “A constant woman.” Our Julia is a fine student; something ' of ' a society belle; but all she wants for next Christ- mas is a Jack-in-the-box. WILLIAM WAYNE ANDERSON. Football ’12. “A loyal, just, and upright gentleman.” Wayne was a member of Medina’s football team, and he seemed to enjoy it. He was never caught throwing a paper wad, as he was far too serious a student. ROBERT ANDERSON BEACH. Football ’12. Baseball ’13; pitcher. Class Play. u I know you have a gentle, noble temper, A soul as even as a calm.” Here we have our old friend Robert Beach, In his name change the B to P, Then before you right quickly you’ll see A most marvelous kind of a Peach. LUC1LE BLAKSLEE. “A woman’s gentle heart, but not acquainted With shifting change, as is false women’s fashion.” She is very quick to appreciate beauty in lit- erature or nature, but typewriting sometimes bores her.