Mercer High School - Hi Times Yearbook (Mercer, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1926 volume:

H I - T I M E S VOLUME - No. ONE Published in the year 19 2 6 by THE SENIOR CLASS MERCER HIGJHLSCHQOI s i m i I 1 I (En the Wi'vrrr Htglj j rluuil ------ --- Which luis sheltered us during four happy years, and aided us in securing an education; and to which we owe more than we can everjrepny; WE, the Class of 1926, reverently dedicate this, the first Volume of the lll-TIMES. K, • 6 —? I I I l I «$� I s $ i O V---y -:• T —? ; 6 -.' ❖ A o 6 J O CONTENTS DEDICATION FACULTY THE CLASSES ACTIVITIES SNAP SHOTS ATHLETICS THE STAFF HUMOR Al) ERTISEMENTS AUTOGRAPHS I I I «s I I $• n s n It is our purpose in publishing this Annual to bring to the people of Mercer, a better knowledge of their High School and its activities, and to provide for tlie Class of 1926, a lasting memory of their High School Life. CJ We hope that our readers will read this Annual in an appreciative way and will not be too censorious in their eritieism of it. I he publishing of this Annual is a precedent for Mercer High School, and since the starting of any enterprise constitutes a great deal of hard work, so in this, the publishing of our first Annual, great effort and perseverance were required. CJ We wish to state that, however poor and insignificant this Hook may appear to our readers, we gave our inexperienced best efforts to tin publishing of the same, and therefore, feel justified in taking pride in it, and hope it may be appreciated for its worth with mistakes and errors overlooked. THE F A C U I T Y 7 I- - T I .1 : S Faculty I rofessor S. It. Craig.............Principal . Grove City College, A. II. Miss Louise McClellan - - French, Mathematics Grove i.ity College. A. 1 .. Bryn Mater, Columbia Miss Mabel Munncl.......................Latin Grove City College. Lit. B. Miss Bessie Miller...................History, Civics Grove City College Miss Gladys Powell......Biology, Mathematics Westminster College, A. B. Miss Ruth McConnell...................English Westminster College, A. B. Miss V ilila Barnes..........Economics, Latin Grove City College. Lit. B. Miss Virginia Debolt..................English Allegheny College. A. B. Miss Mary McLaughry.....................Music Westminster, P. S. M. Mr. Paul Higgle - - - Science, Basket-ball Coach Westminster, A. B.: Wisconsin Summer School ( 7 1 T II E II 1-7 I M E S ToThe Seniors Tl� e Class of ’26 ranks well in scholarship; promotes school activities; is loyal to the School, ami will he remembered as the Founders of the School A initial—•“11 i-Times . —S. R. Craig. The Seniors? In the words of William Shakespeare, of whom you may have heard, “An ill favored tiling, sir, but mine own. •—Louisa F. McClellan. Only pleasant memories hover around the Seniors of ’26. because of their human qualities, fine personalities, industry, reliability and their constant manifestation of the “Come, let’s do it together spirit . —Bessie M. Miller. Very pleasant memories of my association with the members of the Class of 1926, will remain with me always; not only because of their native ability and scholarship, but because of the genial, pleasant spirit shown by every member. Initiative has been displayed in pursuance of the publishing of this “Year Book”, an unusual departure for our High School, and has set a worthy precedent for other classes. Best Wishes, Class of 1926, and may success be yours. —Mabel E. Munnell. The Class of 1926, is one of the modest unpretentious classes which never seeks self praise, so, they have desired that a number of treatises be written about their good qualities, character, ability, etc. Many obstacles have confronted them during their soJourn in High School and each has been met with the true spirit of their Class. Literaries, Contests, Class Plays and this “Year Book”, have all been rfttacked with the utmost zeal. I feel it can be fittingly said of this Class, that they are first in love, first in studies and first in the hearts of their fellow students. —Gladys Powell. Dear Seniors: You have assigned a rather difficult task, to tell you what I think of you. You are my first Senior Class, so I have no others with which to compare you. You are, therefore, perfect in my mind. You, it will he, who must act as my standard of measurement for my future Classes. It is my wish, that the coming Senior Classes of Mercer High, will be as pleasant to work with, and as inspirational as you have proved to be. —I irginia lleboll. fR) 7 II H H I - 7 A : 5 History of The Class of '26 As the school hell of dear old Mercer Hi rang on that bright September morning, nineteen hundred and twenty-two, we, the Class of 20, entered the Freshman Room with the shy and modest look which is characteristic of Freshmen. But, underneath was determination to overcome all obstacles and to succeed. Wo soon learned to respect the higher students and to bear the hardships of Freshman life. However, when we became Sophomores, we took up our duties with a good class spirit. Vi e began the year by initiating the Freshmen, and teaching them to honor and respect Old Mercer Hi, as we were taught at the gentle hands of the Sophomores the previous year. It was a hard task, but it was soon accomplished, due to the abundant supply of ambition and good morals of our Class. Finally, we reached the Junior Year without any mishaps. There was a marked change in the Class. We were not the same gay Sophomores but were becoming more dignified as time went on. W e upheld the standards of the Class of 25. and even improved them. As tin year was nearing its end, we were the shining stars of Old Mercer Hi. Everyone was excited, as we were soon to he Seniors. At last, September came which meant we wrere Seniors. As the splendid Class of 26 entered the High School once more, there was a smile on every face, and that one word 4Sl CCESS” ringing in every heart. We set very good examples in conduct and morals for the lower students to follow'—an influence which will last as long as the Old High School stands. But we were soon to graduate and each one to do his part in the world. S r As we go through life, we will he pointed out by those who know our record in school, as the most respected and most honorable students of dear Old Mercer Hi. —Ted Snyder. (10) T H 12 H I - 7 A £ S DA M. ADAMS (tfofc). Ada is so hH] ] y and gay. She makes one think of flowers in May. HOWARD K. ANDKRSON (Shorty). Senior Play. Shorty sometimes sets and thinks. And other times he just sets. KDWIN BARBKIl (Ed.) Vice President (4). Kdwin is the barber of our Class, No lad so studious as he. But when his work is done. He is as bad as lmd can he. KDXA BARBKR (Briyht Eyes). Thy silence quite becomes thee, little lady. an 7HE HI -T MES MARY BLACK SNYDER (Mo y) Sec. and Trcas. (1); Sec. (3); Snap Shot Editor of Ili-Timcs. Our Mary isn't quite so contrary as some; She tries to brighten the room when she comes. KITH I. BRENXEMAN (Ruthie). Senior Play. This is the life, happy let me he, I never trouble trouble, till trouble troubles me. HAZEL M. KLFORI). Wry little, very wise, She's got a temper for her si sc. ( HEI.KX A. FIT .GEHAI.D (Iluggie). Vice President (3). Her smile will always greet you. Whenever she will meet you. To he happy and free, That is the kind of life for she. (12) 7 H H I -7 .1 5 GKNAYIK L. FLEMING (dhu r). Sweet Genavie, sweet Genavie, Where you are, then fun is sure to be. W. BURDETTE FRANCISCO (Fat). Declamation (2); Oration (8), (4); Senior Flay; Business Manager of Hi-Times. Burdette is always spie and span. He's also, quite a ladies' man. HOLLAND K. GRAHAM (Whiteg). Treas. (8); Treas. of A. A. (I); Senior Flay. Holland is very industrious. Working from six to ten. Up in the Corner Drug, Jerking out sodas for ladies and men. VIOLA M. HARRIS Senior Play. If it’s fun you're looking for. Meet Viola at the door, She'll make you laugh or smile. Forget your troubles, in a little while. (13) T II I: HI - T M H S VELMA DOROTHY HUEY (Dot). Essay (4); Class Poet of Hi-Times. You never saw a better girl, we’re sure. Than Velina: peaceful, quiet, and demure. SAHA JANE INMAN (Sal). Sara is a girl of few words. But her lessons are always well learned. Sometime in the golden future. She’ll reap her reward, well earned. THOMAS JEWELL (Tom). This tall, young lad takes life easy. And all things as they come. JANE BLACKFORD LITTLE. “Once in a while there is some evidence of happiness.” (14) 7 II li U I -T M I: S WILLIAM GOFF MASK KEY (Ooch) Foot-ball (4); Basket Ball (8), (4); Orchestra (8), (4); President (4); Senior Play; Art Editor of Hi-Times. Goff is our Class President, We'll all agree he's fine. At class meetings, as usual. Me always gives a line. GRACE E. MATTOCKS. Senior Play. Happy am I, and always care free, Why aren't all contented like me? RUTH I. McCARL. Secretary (4). Of the quiet girls in our Senior year Ruth is the one we'll mention here. Kind and gentle to each friend, She'll be true until the end. ESTHER E. McMILLAN (Cutyee). Essay (3); Debate (3), (4); See. (2); Humor Editor of Hi-Times. So very small, but fair of face, Is our Esther of dainty grace. (15) 7 II !■: II I -T I AI li S BOYD OSBORNF.. Orchestra (8), (I). Boyd is tall and lank and thin. When mischiefs afoot, you'll find he's mixed in. WILLIAM F. OSBORNK (7?i ). Orchestra (4); Senior Play; Write-up Editor of Hi-Times. rrhe saxophone William does play, At this he's an artist we'll say. With wailing and moaning, And pulling and groaning. He'll be a rival of Whiteman, some day. BUSSELL M. PATTERSON (Rum). President (1); Treasurer (4); Foot-ball (4); Oration (I); Senior Play; Advertising Manager of Hi-Times. Bussell is quite a lad, and seldom ever bad. But, when he is—Good Nioiit! J TWILA A. ROBSON. Some folks shirk work for pleasure, lways seeking joy and bliss; But Twila just does her duty. And her answers are seldom amiss. A (16) THE II I 'T I M : .S' MARGARET R. SANKEY (Peggy). Recitation (8), (1); Senior Play; Literary Editor of Hi-Times. Little Peg with red-brown hair, lways happy, free from care. Life for her is only fun, So it, Peggy, while you’re young. KATHRYN T. SC’HOI)LATZ (Srlwdy). Basket Ball (2), (8), (V); Senior Play. She is small and wise. But there is mischief in her eyes. HARRY A. SNYDER (Pete). Harry is our sheik. And it is his delight To make the girls love him, nd the hoys fight. ELOYI) M. SNYDER (Ted). President (2), (8); Senior Play; Class Historian of Hi-Times. “F is for Floyd, a student of fate. He needs lots of excuses,—he’s usually late. (H) 7 II : H I -7 I M I- S JAMES SWARTZ (Jim). Athletic Editor of Hi-Times. Jim is the greatest tease we have, But pardoning his faults, he's quite a lad. WILLIAM L. VANCE (Dill). Vice President (1); Treasurer (2); Dehate (2), (3), Extemporaneous Speaking (4); Senior Play; Editor-in-Chief of Hi-Times. He’s always studying and has his head full of knowledge. And someday, we expect he will he Professor of a College. NELLIE WATHAM (Booby). She is usually seen and not heard,-Silence is golden. CHRISTINE WELKER (Teeny). Basket Ball (2), (3), (4); Debate (2), (3). (4); Senior Play; Faculty Editor of Hi-Times. For debating, Teeny is our star, You can hear her from afar. When she once begins to chin, You might as well shut up, and grin. (18) T II I- II 1-7 I M I- S HAHKV H. WIAND (Sunny). You could not tell the good or had There is in this one friendly lad, Who’s always jolly, never sad. TA R ESS A H. WEIMER ('freckle). Senior Play. In Virgil, Taressa is sure to know Why every wee construction’s so. FRANCES E. ZAHNISER (Zahnie). Senior Play. This is blue-eyed Zahnie, She’s the sweetest girl around. When even writing poetry She never wears a frown. (19) 7 H I - 7 ,1 •: .S' cro My class No lovilier song could any sing. Than just a lay to you. So let us think of some small deed. Which each of you can do. First, think of Harry’s laugh and wit, No day w as ever so dark. But his heart sang a melody As sweet as any lark. Though Peggy giggles all the while, In French and Math she shines, And Esther while she’s very mild Can argue any time. Burdette an orator we see. With voice so deep and loud. And when lie speaks before the Class, Each one is duly proud. Our Ruthie sketches with her pen Many a picture new. And Helen’s one we all admire, She’s tender, mild and true. It isn’t Russell’s way at all To sit and never squirm. Yet we all know' down in his heart, His principles are firm. I love vou all ami how I wish For each there was a place. To tell of all your worthy deeds But here I’ve not the space. (20) —Velma D. Huey. — •V • IV I 1.- I II 3 II L S 3 IV J - I II 3 II L 7 II E II I - 7 M E S Class of 1928 Miss Barnes Trackers Miss Munnell Officers President—James Bone Vice-President—John Stowe Secretary-Treasurer—Mary Huey sc—vs CLASS ROLL Allen, Evelyn McWilliams, Anna Allison, Mabel Alene Miller. Harold Asprev, Naida Miller, Gertrude Bestwick, Ethel Miller, Eugenia Bowman, Orton Miller, Donald Bowman, Lorene Miller. William Bone, James Moore, Margarette Brazel, Twila O’Mahoney, John Broadbent, Irene O'Mahoney, Evangel Brunson, Clarence Pearson, Norman Bartoo, Robert Pollock. Mary Belle Brenneman, Alice Ramsey, Edgar Broadbent, Marian Reed, Marian Francisco, Oscar Rinamon, Evelyn Griffin. Earl Ringer. Merle Geiger, Arnold Rupert, James Fox, Eva Smith, Ruth Hall. Lulu Seidle, Edith Hall, Caroline Snyder. Kitty Howard, Paul Sharlow, Mabel Huey, Mary Stowe, John Hughes, Catherine Weber, Alma Jewell, Erma Vatli, Richard Jones, Georgina West, Sara Lewis, David Wylie, Ethel Lytle, Georgetta Whieldon, William McCarl, Ellen Wiand, Evelyn MoCalla. Clark Zahnizer. James McMillan, Eunice Zimmerman, Henry (27) TnE HI -T 1 M ES Class of 1928 September of nineteen twenty-four was a great month for eighty boys and girls, because that was when the Class of ’28 entered Mercer Hi as Freshmen. In a few days we began to obey the mighty Sophomores and look with envy upon the Juniors and Seniors. We progressed rapidly and enjoyed a very successful year. We had two prize Reclaimers, Oscar Francisco and James Rupert. James Rupert took County honors at Sharon, April 24th, last, where the County Literary Round-Up was held. The Freshmen were represented at Sharon in Algebra by Eunice McMillan and Catherine Hughes. The steady hand of James Bone who guided us through Freshmen year as President, still guides us. Although our enrollment has diminished, as Sophomores, we have a good Class, and we still have our prize Dedaimers. This year, we also have a classmate, Kitty Snyder, who has made the substitute team in essay writing. In athletics the Class of ’28 is well represented. We have two years more in good “Old Mercer Hi” and we sincerely hope to win fame for her. —Catherine Hughes, Class Editor. (28) 7 II I - T I M E S TUI: -TIMES Class of 1929 Class Teachers: Miss Virginia Deholt Miss Ruth McConnell 9 President................................Mildred Ringer Vice President Viola Adams Secretary-Treasurer Robert Robinson Adams, Viola Armstrong, Lulu Bancroft, Marguerete Bowman, Ruth Braze], Thelma Broadbent, Edith Byers, Frank Cook. Mildred Elder, Larenia Fair, Frances Hines, George Howard, Leslie Infield, Esther Infield, Mary Inman, Harry Jaynes, Mary Johnson, William Jones, Allan King, Eva Class Roll: knaufl'. Paul Lamale, Dwight Little, William Meade, Dorothea Moon, Della Moon, Florence Moon, Wallace McConnell, Josephine McCracken, Donald McCullough, Lewis McCullough, Richard McCullough, Robert McIntyre, Mildred McWhirter, Mildred McWliirter, Ralph Oakes, Elizabeth Osborne, Isabelle Palmer, Gerald Patterson, Mabel Pizer, Elizabeth Pyle, Robert Rawson, Ruth Redmond, Karl Ringer, Mildred Rhodes, Ernest Robson, Ethel Rodawalt, Louis Snyder, Theresa Stewart, Lois Stewart, Mary I her, George Urey, Thomas Watson, John Winklevoos, Howard Williams, Charles Wilting, Eva Wolbert, Howard (31) T H H H l- T I M E .S' Class of 1929 It was in the Fall of 1925, that we were admitted into Mercer High School as a hand of verdant Freshmen. At first we were rather timid and backward in our new environment but we soon became accustomed to it and gained new confidence in ourselves. It was at this stage of our progress, that recognizing the dignity of our new position, we organized our Class with the definite aim of making Mercer High School proud of us. We are certainly making fine progress in accomplishing our aim. We have never lost an opportunity to do all that we could to further the interests of Mercer High School and our Class. Our Class is represented on the Foot-hall Team and Basket-ball Team and we have some members of our Class in the High School Orchestra. Our scholastic record is high and we set an example for the whole school in our goodness of behavior and our diligence in our work. Although we realize that tin business of getting an education is serious, we also, believe in having a certain amount of fun along with our work. This year we have had two very enjoyable class affairs. The first was our Class Hallowe’en Party at which we all had an enjoyable time. Then, later on. when the sledding was good, we went on a sled load which ended up in another very jolly party. We realize as our Freshmen Year draws to a close that we have had a very creditable record so far and we wish to make this record even better in the three years more of our High School life. We hope to win great honors for our class and our School and we all hope that we may say with pride, that we belong to the ‘‘Class of 1929.” —Mabel Patterson, Ruth Bowman, Viola Adams. (32) STUDENT activities 7 E U I -T I M E S 7 II E II I - 7 A : S SENIOR PLAY—“PROFESSOR PEPP” C A S T Prof. Pepp....................... Mr. C. B. Button buster Howard Greene.................... Sim Batty, the town constable Pedler Benson.................... Noisy Fleming.................... Pink Hatcher..................... Blister Brown.................... Betty Gardner.................... Aunt Minerva Boulder Petunia Muggins.................. Olga Stopski..................... Kitty Clover..................... Vivian Drew...................... Irine Van Hilt................... Caroline Kay..................... William Vance Holland Graham Burdette Francisco Howard Anderson Goff Maskrey Floyd Snyder Russell Patterson William Osborne Katheryn Schodlatz Christine Welker Margaret Sankev . . Viola Harris Ruth Brenneman Frances Zahnixer Taressa Weimer Grace Mattocks OLD CUSTOM REX IV El) This year, the Senior Class of Mercer High School revived an old custom in the School, and presented a play, with an All-Senior Cast. This play, '“Professor Pepp”, was presented in the Assembly Room of the Court House, on Thursday evening, January 28th, and repeated by request, on Tuesday evening, February 2nd, 1926, at 8:00 o’clock. “Professor Pepp ' was well received by the friends and patrons of Mercer High School and we have heard many commendatory words concerning it. Several of the Cast really showed marked ability and all did well. As a Class we may well he proud of the success of our play, and we hope that this custom may be continued in the succeeding years, with the some or perhaps greater success. —W. B. F. (35) 7 II E II I -T I M E S The members of the Orchestra are as follows: First Violinist. Marguerite Jamison C Melody Saxophone, William Osborne Cornet, Golf Maskrey T rombone, Harry Inman Donald McCracken Pianist, Isabel Osborne Second Violinist, Bovd Osborne Banjo, James Rupert. Alto Saxophone, James Bone Clarionet, Donald Miller A Ito, David Lewis Drums, Kenneth Redmond Director—Miss Mary McLaugbry. (36) 7 II H II I - T I M •.' S Mercer High School Orchestra One of tlie most successful of the many new organizations that have been starter! in Mercer High during the past few years, is the High School Orchestra. It was started in 1924, with only a few members. The School Board donated a bass drum and gave the Orchestra a good start. It progressed so rapidly that by the end of the term it was able to play at the Commencement Exercises of the Class of 1925. Its next appearance was at the May Pageant when it furnished the music. The Class that was graduated in 1925, took three out of the Orchestra, but in the Fall, Miss McLaughry got each room interested and six new members were present the first practice and joined, thus, the number being increased to twelve, each room was then represented by at least one musician who took up the work in earnest and soon became an aid to those of the year before. The Orchestra played between acts the night the Senior Class of ’26 gave the play, “Professor Pepp,” and was highly commended by all present. We, the Class of 1926, owe the success of this Orchestra to Miss Mary McLaughry, who by much work and trouble made this Orchestra noticed and honored by all. (37) T II E II I - T I M li S tiistory of Alumni It was during the early Spring of 1890, that the Senior Class of the Mercer High School began talking of a banquet to he held at the close of the Commencement Exercises, and of forming an Alumni Association. Eleven years before, the first Class had graduated, and up to 1890, nothing had been done about an Association. So, in May of 1890, the Senior Class made its farewell how to a Mercer audience, and formed, at a banquet given in the old St. Cloud Hotel, the present Alumni Association. In those days there were hut nine months of school. A set of Rules was adopted and a Constitution drawn up. No one hut graduates and High School Teachers attended these first banquets. Later, the other Teachers and Directors were hidden. The banquets were always held immediately following the Commencement Exercises in the dining room of the St. Cloud and Whistler Hotel. Toasts were given and songs were sung. Rut. one night the committee in charge decided to have a dance, so engaged Johnny Phillips with his Harp. This act threw consternation in the midst of the non-dancing crowd, hut their objections were over-ruled. Until a few years ago, anyone who graduated from Mercer High School was considered a member of the Association, hut now, only those who pay their dues are eligible. In 1895, tin President thought it might he better to omit the banquet, as the interest seemed to he on the wane, hut the Secretary felt if it were allowed to lapse one year, the Association would he a thing of the past, so the two called a meeting, the guest rule was revised and rallying the dancing force around them, the Association was saved and interest renewed. I believe the only original rule which still stands, is that of not admitting under-graduates to the banquets. The year the High School Course was changed from throe to four years, there was no graduating class, so the members of the Alumni Association staged a mock commencement in the Opera House, which for beauty and talent, far out-ranked any Commencement that has ever been given or will ever he given by any class in the history of Mercer High School. From the Association there have gone forth men and women who have gained high places in life. In such professions as tin Ministry. Music, Engineering. Teaching and Law. Some of us have stayed at home and watched our friends “make good,” hut we can exult in the fact that Mercer High School has always stood for the highest and best. I am indebted to the Class of 1926 for the honor they have bestowed upon me by asking me to write this brief history of the Alumni Association of old Mercer Hi. Long may she live and prosper. (38) —Katherine G. Zahnizer. T II : II - 7 A : S Cfhe Literary Contests During the school term of 1922-23. there were held the first Interscholastic Literary Contests. The contests in which Mercer High School took part were with Greenville and Sandy Lake. The first contest was held with Greenville. The team was separated into two groups, one group going to Greenville and the other remaining at home. The affirmative side of the debating team, oration and reading, made up the group which traveled. The negative side of the debating team, declamation and essay comprised the group which remained at home. We can all he proud of the showing made by the Mercer team. The score in this first contest was 9—1 in favor of Mercer. The next contest that year was with Sandy Lake. The same plan was carried out as in the first. Mercer won the contest by a small margin. Just a few words now, for those w ho took part in these first two literaried. Our debating team consisted of Wendell McConnell. Alice Broadbent, John Lindsey and Ruth Marsh. The orator was Stephen Lucas; essayist, Anna Lydia Black: reader, Margaret Morse; Declaimer, Mary Mason, and extemporaneous speaker, Janies Patterson. The Round-Up, the first year, was held in the Court House at Mercer. The second year, the High Schools of the County were divided into two classes. Mercer was in Group A, or the group composed of the largest schools in tlie County. The first contest of the second year was with Sharpsville. Mercer High School was again the winner. The next High School met by Mercer during the term 1923-24, was Farrell. For various reasons, the plan that had been carried out in the three preceding contests, was not followed and Farrell’s entire team came to Mercer. The Mercer contestants this year, were: Debate, — Harold Orr. Alice Broadbent, William Vance and Christine Welker: Oration,—Stephen Lucas; Essay,—Anna Lydia Black and Anna Reznor; Reading,—Ruth Graham; Declamation,—Mary Masson and Burdette Francisco, and Extemporaneous Speaking,—Anna Teigler. This team saw three members of the Class Christine Welker and Burdette Francisco. of ’26 at work. William Vance. (391 7 :' II 1-7 I M : .S’ The Round-Up in 1924, was also held in the Court House of the County's Capital. Mercer ranked higher that year than the one before. Two of the largest and probably hardest schools of the County were met by Mercer High School during the term 1924-25. These two schools were Sharon and Grove City. This year we had two teams each giving a complete program, one at home, the other away. The first contest was with Sharon. The essayists were Eleanor McCarthy and Esther McMillan; orators, Russell Fleming and Burdette Francisco: declaimers, Oscar Francisco and James Rupert; readers, Lucille Pollock and Margaret Sankey; the debaters, Hiram Drake, Anna Mary Esatlick, William Vance and Christine Welker; extemporaneous speakers, Louise Gibson and Norine Hughes. Mercer had a tie score with Sharon. The next contest with Grove City saw about the same contestants at work with few exceptions. Esther McMillan debated, while Twila Kimes was one of the readers. Ruth Emery was an extemporaneous speaker. The Round-Up of 1925, was held in Sharon. As yet, debate has never been on the program of the Round-Up, while there are many other subjects such as Algebra, Spelling and American History which are not on any other literary program of the year. Mercer was only in one contest during this year, 1925-26. The first contest was scheduled with Greenville, hut owing to an epidemic of scarlet fever there, was cancelled. The other contest was held with Sharpsville. The contestants were: Debate —Blair Richardson, Christine Welker, Robert Bartoo and Esther McMillan: Oration,—Burdette Francisco and Russell Patterson; Extemporaneous Speaking,—William Vance, Mildred Ayers; Essay,—Velma Huey, Esther Wat-son; Declamation,—Janies Rupert, Floyd Snyder; Reading,—Alene Allison. Margaret Sankey; Vocal Solo,—Yeager W hite, Mary Belle Pollock: Piano Solo, Marguerite Jamison. It is needless to say that Mercer made a fine showing in this contest. The score 23—8 in Mercer’s favor surely speaks for itself. We all feel that Mercer High has made quite a creditable record and that the members of the Class of 1926, did their part in keeping up the standard. —Peggy Sankey. (40) 7 : II 1-7 1 M : .S Junior h Senior Banquet of 1925 The great ability that our class possesses was never displayed until it came our turn to banquet the Seniors, then, we really shone. The preparations involved a great amount of labor, fun and fights, hut we enjoyed it all. First, we appointed our committees, and then the work began. For a week before May 15th, the date on which the banquet was to be held, every evening was spent cleaning and decorating. When this was finally’ completed, the general appearance would have been a credit to the work of any class. The golden butterflies perched so jauntily on the back of every chair in the dining room looked quite artistic, as well as the other decorations which were of blue and gold, the Senior Class Colors. The entrance hall was trimmed with green and white streamers. The upper hall looked very pretty, also. It was decorated with the Senior Class Colors and the Junior I our I Class Colors, green and white. However, there was one great problem that confronted us—the silverware. It seemed for a while as though the Seniors were to be banqueted without any, but, finally, having raided practically all the churches in town, and both Fire Department Houses, we secured enough to save ourselves from disgrace. However, the dinner we gave them, made up for any lack there may have been in dishes or silverware. Both the Faculty and Seniors declared it to be better than any preceding one, being so capably prepared and served by the Mothers of the members of the Junior Class. Our menu comprised creamed potatoes, creamed peas, chicken, pickles, olives, salad, ice cream, cake, coffee and mints. The program given immediately after the dinner was very interesting, and everyone responded with a will. It was as follows:— Toastmaster,........................ Floyd Snyder Response............................ Heath Smith “High School Spirit Eleanor McCarthy “Abraham Lincoln ..............Miss Esther Mapes “The Road to Success”. Russell Patterson “High School Tact”._.........._..Lucille Pollock Piano Solo ......................... Velma Huey Violin Selections................... Mr. Reisgen After the program had been successfully given, the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing and playing cards. About 11:30 the banquet broke up and everyone went home declaring they had had a very enjoyable time and a wonderful dinner. (41) 7 F. II I - 7 M F S Tl3 Later yaorK' SMattfi tAy s '?retc-Ht nTo 0 I tb K o Mr n 'thetw ? ?ars Beauty1 yy f C it l 0 H’ Tmov. MaM9's gflfey r Vfl yft £' We i tatvrj flNtties ATHLETICS T II I: H I -T I M E S FOOT-BALL Coach—Paul P. Riggle Captain—Blair Richardson Manager—Goff Mask rev Center................................. Bone Guard................. Vatli: White Tackle............................Patterson; Rhodes End ..........................Blatt; Bartoo Half..................... Broadbent; Graham Quarter.......................... Richardson Full-back........................... Craig Substitutes Howard; Stowe, McWhirter (44) 7 E H I - 7 .1 : S Football This was not a very successful year in Football for our High School, because of the fact that the Season was nearly over before the team was well i 1 started. This is the first year Mercer has been represented by a Football Team for some years, and every one was very much enthused over the idea of reviving the old sport. We all hope that we may have a good team next year and that we may have a larger and better schedule. The team this year was noted for its cleanness and its sportsmanship in all its games. Even when losing they never gave up or started to play in an unfair manner. When they were beaten, they took their heating like men, and we admire them for it. We hope that our teams in the future will he of the same caliber and will act in the same fair and sportsmanlike manner. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Mercer— 2 Sharpsville Fredonia —18 0 Mercer— 6 Mercer— 0 Fredonia 6 Won — 1 — 2 (45) 7 II :' H I - T I M I- S BASKET-BALL Coach—Paul P. Riggle Forward..................................1. Broadbent Forward....................... A. Broadbent Center............................... Blatt Guard............................... Rhodes Guard Richardson Substitutes—VI ask rev, Yatli, Bartoo (46) 7 II I:' II I - 7 A £ 5 Boys' Basketball The season of 1925-26, may seem rather disappointing when you look at the number of games won and lost hut when you look closer and see the small margins by which games were lost, it does not appear so bad. In fact, our Team this year should he praised, because even when they were being defeated, they did not resort to rough tactics hut continued to show the same clean and manly sportsmanship as they did when they were winning. Victory is not the only thing in athletics, in fact, it is a very small thing. The big thing is how you accept defeat. -Mercer has taken her defeats manfully and by so doing, has preserved the fine record which has been made by all her Teams since athletics have been introduced at Mercer. So let us praise our team this year and hope that we may have another good team next year. HOYS’ BASKET-BALL SCHEDl LE Mercer—59 Mercer—30 Mercer—Id Mercer—20 Mercer—23... Mercer—13 Mercer—21 Mercer—10 Mercer—28... Mercer—22 Mercer—Id Mercer—32 Mercer—25 Mercer—20 Mercer—11 Mercer—12... Mercer—Id Mercer—17 Mercer— 8 Mercer—18 Mercer—28 Mercer—36 Mercer— 7 ..Greenville ME — 9 Fredonia —13 .........Greenville —29 ............Alumni —22 ............Stoneboro —17 Sharon —24 .....Farrell —27 Sharpsville —21 W. Middlesex —29 ....Grove City —24 ............New Wilmington —20 Sandy Lake —23 Fredonia —12 ............Westminster Reserves—24 .....Sharpsville —26 ............Stoneboro —22 W. Middlesex —22 ..Grove City —31 Farrell 36 .....Sandy Lake —27 New Wilmington —27 Alumni —16 Farrell —32 (47) Won—7 Lost—16 —James Swartz. GIRLS' BASKET-BALL TEAM —is sc '-s Coach—Anna Reznor Manager—Martha Byers. Captain—Kathryn Schodlotz Forwards..... Mary Vanatla: Martha Byers Centers Irene Carlson; Grace McConnell Guards Teressa Snyder; Kathryn Schodlotz Substitutes.....Christine Welker; Marian Reed; Kippie Huey; Ethel Wiley Christine Welker captained the team at the first of the season hut resigned on account of an injury. (48) 7 II !■: II I - T I M H S Q iris’ basketball Team Our team of 1925-26 has held a very large schedule this season. It is the largest schedule we have ever had, and we have worked very hard. While not always successful in winning, as you will see by our scores, we hope to be more successful in the coining years. The people of our town are very proud of us, although we have lost many games. Many say that we are the nicest looking team they have seen. It pays to make a good appearance. The Referees we have met, say we are very good sports because we do not get angry when we lose a game. A number of teams we have met say, we are the most polite team they have ever played against. It is nice to have a good reputation. Vie are striving to keep this one, which is very hard to keep sometimes. We hope the coming teams of Mercer Hi will have the same reputation as the team of 1925-26. GIRLS’ BASKET-BALL SCHEDULE Mercer— 8 Greenville — 4 Mercer—27... Fredonia i) Mercer—19 Alumni — 4 Mercer—10 Greenville —67 Mercer—26 Stoneboro 2 Mercer— 7 Sha ron —29 Mercer— 7 Farrell —16 Mercer—12 Sharpsville —43 Mercer—15... W. Middlesex —43 Mercer—22 (.rnvp Gitv _:u Mercer—23 New W ilmington—25 Mercer— 8 Sandv Lake —15 Mercer—12 Fredonia —25 Mercer— 8 Sharpsville —42 Mercer—23 Stonehorn —14 Mercer— 5 W. Middlesex —41 Mercer— 9 Grove City —34 Mercer— 5 Farrell —18 Mercer—14 —27 Mercer—12 New W ilmingto ii—40 Won—5 Lost—15 (49) 7 II E U I - T I M E S Staff of the 1926 Hi Times Editor-in-Chief—William Vance Business Mgr—W. Burdette Francisco Advertising Mgr.—Russell Patterson Faculty Advisor—Miss Louise F. McClellan Senior Editor: Art Editor: ................... Literary Editor: ........... Athletic Editor: Class Poet: ___________________ Humor Editor: ................. Class Historian: ........... Faculty Editor: ............... Alumni Editor: ........ Snap-shot Editor: Junior Editors:................ Sophomore Editors: ........ ...William Osborne ...Golf Maskrey ...Margaret Sankey ...James Swartz ...Velma Huey ...Esther McMillan ___Floyd Snyder ...Christine Welker ...Katherine G. Zahniser ...Mary Black {'Marguerite Jamison Edward Dillon Raymond Scliodlatz {Oscar Francisco Catherine Hughes (50) Freshmen Editors: Mabel Patterson Ruth Bowman Viola Adams T II : II I -T I M H S IDill and Testament of the Class of '26 We, the graduating class of Mercer High School, being of sound mind and a benevolent spirit, do hereby will, give and convey to those whom we leave behind, certain valuable personal properties and cherished possessions, hoping that they, may benefit those to whom we bequeath them. To the school and faculty we leave two extra weeks of school, after our departure, in order that they may become accustomed to the dull days and lonely halls, once brightened by the most glorious class graduating from Mercer High School in 1926. Realizing that they will be plunged into a period of mourning and dispair because of our leaving, we bequeath them this time before we finally graduate. To the teachers we leave the entire school, may they make Seniors of them all—eventually. We also bequeath to them a sympathetic understanding, having dealt with our lower classmen, during four years. We realize the bitter disappointment that will he theirs in the contrast between them and the students of ’26. Several members of our Class desire to leave personal belongings to those who they may benefit. Bovd Osborne wills bis excess height to Toots Jamison, may she cherish it and use it to good advantage. Burdette Francisco wills his ability in Oration to Regis O Mahony. Goff Maskrey wills his place as President of the Senior Class to Blair Richardson. May he use good judgment in selecting his cabinet. Russell Patterson desires to leave his Geometry Book to some enterprising Junior and wishes him a pleasant journey along the narrow and parallel road, beset with many triangles, parallelograms, cones and pyramids. Velma Huey leaves her talent for essay to Esther Watson. We wish her success. To the Junior Cicero Class we will our irgil Books. We know the road is hard and long hut when you become weary and footsore, get a pony and ride. (51) 7 II li II I - T I M I: S William Osborne leaves his musical ability to James Bone. Kollaml Graham bequeaths bis recipe for catching a nap the first period in the morning to any sleepy Junior who so desires. William Vance leaves bis ability for long speeches to any one who feels bis lungs are well enough developed to undertake them. Ruth Brenneman leaves her talent for drawing to Yeager White. As a Class, we bequeath to the Freshmen—bless their little hearts—a collection of picture hooks and fairy stories which will please their childish fancy. To the Sophomores we leave the memory of the glorious Class of ’26. May they ever strive to reach our goal. Also, we bequeath to them a sufficient sum of money to buy new hats for their swelling heads, upon entering the Junior Room next year. To the Juniors we will and bequeath the Senior Rooms, glorified and made better by our presence and the key of knowledge which ever graces the Senior doorway: may they by their steady work and desire for learning, keep it ever bright and glowing. As a final token of our affection for the Juniors, we leave the wads of chewing gum fastened securely under our seats, and hope that the spearmint will not lose its flavor until 1927. Finally, we bequeath our colors, green and white, which have ever floated from our flagstaff during our four years’ voyage to Commencement, to any Class who will promise to uphold them and which deems itself worthy to follow in the footsteps of the Class of ’26. IN WITNESS W HEREOF. We the Seniors of Mercer High School, have to this our last W ill and Testament, hereto set our hand and seal, this day of June, A. D., One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-six (1926). I. in the name of the Seniors, have signed, sealed and published this, declared by the said Senior Class, as and for their last Will and Testament. —Esther McMillan. '26. (52) 7 II li II I - 7 .1 E S Class Prophecy A few years after graduation, a member of the Class of ’26 had the misfortune of being in an aeroplane accident. She was immediately rushed to the General Hospital, Philadelphia. To her utter amazement and surprise, the Matron, who was the first to come into the room, after consciousness was regained, was an old High School friend, Taressa Weimer. The patient, overjoyed at seeing her, wished at once to talk over old times. This, of course, was forbidden them, hut a little later, the time for the talk arrived, talking being one of the patient’s great accomplishments. Taressa told that she went into training for a nurse immediately after graduation from High School, and that after finishing, she had remained in the Hospital. Here, she steadily worked her way into head position. The next person who came into the room was a large stately looking man, whom the patient felt she had seen before. He was the Staff Doctor. He watched his patient a few minutes and finally asked, “Vi here do you come from?” “Mercer”, was the reply. Then the doctor asked the name. Vi hen this was given, he stood aghast. “Don’t you know me?” he said. “I’m Burdette Francisco.” The resemblance could then he seen by our High School Friend. Hi had grown older in looks as well as years due to the many cares of the sick. Taressa told that Viola Harris, who was now, Mrs. William Engel, was living in New York City where her husband managed a Fleishman Yeast Factory. The patient mended rapidly, due to the excellent care of the nurse, doctor, and dietician, Twila Hobson. One late afternoon, while our friend was still in the Hospital, a fierce storm arose. As a result the services of an expert electrician were needed, the Hospital being in utter darkness. The one who was summoned was none other than another school friend, Russell Patterson. On hearing his name mentioned by the Matron, the patient made the request that he he brought in. He was ushered into the room and recognized immediately. Russell related that William Vance was now occupying the position of Professor of Ancient Languages in the University of Pennsylvania. He also, said that James Swartz was in very had health at the present time owing to the fact that when he was young he never “got in” until the early morning hours and thus, lost his sleep. This sad fact told on his body in later years. Harry Snyder after numerous operations, had been very successful in New York City, and acquired great wealth, also, a beautiful wife. Goff Maskrey had gained fame as an Orchestra Leader and was living happily in Chicago with his wife, Esther McMillan. (53) THE H I -7 MBS A few days after tliis conversation, our friend left the Hospital, going to ew York City to visit some friends. One day, while shopping in a Fifth Avenue Shop, the owner. Sara Inman stepped up. She said that she and Edna Barber were living in a small apartment and that Edna was working in an office. Ruth MeCarl h as taken up designing and her principal creation is McGown My Gowid. llarry Wiand is still the same good natured fellow. Hazel Elford is not subject to tin “blu s” so much since she has become “Mrs. Sonny.” Who would have thought that Kathryn Schodlatz would ever become a farmer's wife, and take care of “Chicks”? Nellie Wathan is fast becoming an Inventor since she has got her patent i Patton). For his life work, Edwin Barber has chosen to he like “Sunday”. A Quartette composed of Helen Fitzgerald, Genevie Fleming, Thomas Jewell and illiam Osborne, travel with him. Ruth Rreneman does work now for Sam, hut not Uncle. elma Huey has gone to China with her husband as a missionary due to the “Sortes Virsrilianae”. Grace Mattock’s one desire has been realized for she now owns her “Home”. We’re sorry to say that Frances Zahnizer is very extravagant for she runs a “Bill” now. Rolland Graham is quite noted for he writes the comics in the Home Paper. Jane is Little no more for she has become a “Jewel”. Howard Anderson is a well known policeman arresting all who do anything “agin the law”. Ada Adams is the only one of our Class who is capable to teaching children. Christine Welker has become an extensive traveler, her favorite abode being “Warren”. Mary Black spends most of her time “listening in to a violin solo. “Forsaken”, played hv Boyd Osborne. Floyd Snyder, after capturing his little “Black , seems to he enjoying life. John Broadbent is now an active Prohibition Officer. Margaret Sankey, no less popular than in her “High School days”, is now living at Pittsburgh where she is playing in the Grand Opera. Thus, the members of the Class of ’26. having succeeded so far on their life’s journey, we leave them to make the best of life as it presents itself to them. (54) —Peggy Sankey; Taressa Weimer. II 1-7 I M E S 1 II E (3 T. fm v (V ♦ b $ c «• c 2 0 cs 1 A c 2 v a «; . s 2 VJ $� ? VJ ♦ 1 IDe Appreciate 1st. ' The Community in tl 2nd. The dticed our Play, 3rd. Miss Play. “Professor 4th. Miss 5th. Miss 6th. The 3rd. Miss Mary Montgomery's work as Director of our 5th. Miss Edna Patterson’s work as Stenographer. 6th. The Work of the Lower Class Girls, who sold our Annuals, viz: Grace McConnell, Mary Grace Halva, Mildred yres, Kippy Huey. Marian Broadbent, and Mabel Patterson. 7th. The School Board’s permission, permitting us to publish this Annual, the “HI-TIMES.” 8th. The assistance or help of all who helped us in any way. whose names do not appear on this page. For the Staff, W. Burdette Francisco. ? 7 v I 3� 7) ❖ 2 � � I «s •� n 1 I 1 3 1 VJ « (55) •7 I I E n I - T I M E S_ Commencement Program Liberty Theatre 7:30 o’clock. P. f. June 7th. 1926 Christine Welker SPEAKERS Margaret Sankey William Vance Russell Patterson Esther McMillan Class Donor Rolland Graham Class Artist Ruth Brenneman SS — 1 Cornet MUSIC Violin Saxophone W illiam Osborne Class Advertisements - - Burdette Francisco Class Poem Velma Huey (36) 7 II H H 1-7 I M I: S The Neu; High School Building A project which lias engaged the attention of the people of Mercer, during the past year, is the contemplated construction of a New High School Building. At the present time, there is an imperative need for the construction of such a building owing to the inadequacy of the present building. The increased number of pupils during the past few years has necessitated a division of the classes into two sections, thus causing them to occupy double the former space. To provide for this extra space, tin Laboratory was moved to the basement, and the Music Hoorn used as a Class Room. These changes made necessary the moving of the classes from one room to another between periods, thus placing an added handicap upon the teachers and the pupils as well. In addition to these inadequacies, the present building contains neither an auditorium nor a gymnasium. The lack of an auditorium necessitates the use of the Assembh W ' m Room in the Court House for all literary, musical or student activities of the school, and this is indeed a great handicap as the acoustic conditions as well as many other things make it quite an unsatisfactory place for holding entertainments. The lack of a gymnasium is another great handicap to the well being and physical training of the students. Through the united efforts of the students and patrons of the school, a room is rented for the training of the Basket Ball Teams, but in this way, only a selected few derive any benefit, and on account of the lack of a proper gymnasium, in which to practice, we have not had a champion team in the past few years. The benefits to be derived from a New High School Building, are many. We could then provide enough rooms for the ever increasing amount of pupils from Mercer and surrounding communities. It would give the pupils in the High School an added incentive in their Literary and Athletic Contests, and possibly new departments could he added to the school, and also, it would give to the community a building to be proud of. We feel that a New High School Building is a necessity and the present plan for securing the same should have the united cooperation of the entire community. We wish to commend the far seeing men who are supporting this plan and to offer our help in any way that might be useful. We appreciate the fact that the people of Mercer have our best interests at heart, and we wish to say that, although we are graduating this year from Mercer High School, we pledge our support to the erection of a new building, and we trust it will have the support of every one in this community and will be attained in the very near future. (57) —William Vance, Editor. THE II I -T M E S Rotary banquet An outstanding event of the year to students giving time and energy to extra curricula activities, was the Banquet held by the Mercer Rotary Club, for the Boys’ and Cirls' Basket-ball Teams and Contestants and Alternates in the Interscholastic Literary Contests. Talks were given stressing not only the idea of winning, hut also, the sportsmanship connected with the events. T.etters were distributed to members of the Basket Ball Teams meriting them, and the Rotary Club presented to the High School as a trophy, a shield on which were inscribed the names of all Literary point winners. Members of tbe Teams left, realizing more keenly their obligation to the School, and determined to repay the Rotary Club by whole hearted participation in future contests. The interest displayed by the Rotary Club in scholastic work is much appreciated by the Faculty and students of Mercer High School. (38) T E HI-7 I M E S cThe Students' Reuenge ( An “Exam” for the Teachers) Ch emistry 1. Tell all you know about 1120. A NS.—Water is a thing that if you fall into it. you drown (if you can’t swim). Water is very wet and grows many fish: also, sand, mud, ete. It is very eold. if frozen and very warm, if boiling. Equation:—H-O f- OH- = OH2 -)- H-O. A II. Draw a picture of a white curdy precipitate in a glass of milk. A NS.—You win. III. Name three conditions under which actions go to an end? ANS —(1) Under the Teachers’ sarcasm (provided they do not leave the field of action); (2) In the Penitentiary: (3) Chemically—through the ceiling. —R us soil Patterson. -x -x -x- X Uslier at movies—Do you want a single? Harry Snyder—Yes, I don’t go much on widows. •X X X X X Hazel A. Hasn’t that young man got wonderful hair? Blair R.—Yes, he’s from Yale. Hazel A.—Oh! I’ve heard so much about those Yale locks. X X -X X X Higgle fin Chem.)—Now I shall take some carbolic acid— Russ. P.—Might be a good idea. X X -X -X -X What some members of our class come to school for:— Holland Graham—To take his morning nap. Floyd Snyder—To be with Mary every day. Christine Welker—To find someone to talk to. Velma Huey—To become philosophical. Margaret Sankey—To grin at Mr. Higgle. Mary Black—To show off her diamond. Esther McMillan—For some place to go. Russ Patterson—To he scolded by Miss McClellan. (60) T II E H I - 7 M :' S Fauorite Sayings of Our Teachers Miss McClellan—“The point is.” “Merci bien.” f f f f Miss Munnell—“Well so much for that.” “We will have it quiet.” t t t f Professor Craig—“Are there any questions?” “Here is a matter that might interest this Class.” f t f f Mr. Higgle—“Snap into it now.” “Say, you Seniors, grow up.” f t t f Miss Barnes—“Quickly, please.” “This talking must cease immediately.” f f f f Miss Miller—“Don't you think we need a little fresh air?” “Now for a nice smile before we begin one of the most interesting discussions. We had such a wonderful discussion over in the other Class.” t f t t Miss Powell—“I presume so.” “Boys, please move away from that window.” + f f + Miss DeBolt—“I think you folks are on a vacation.” f t f t Miss McConnell—“Be quiet please.” “Yes, that's true, hut—” + f f t Miss McLaughry—“I won’t put up with any more of this nonsense. Now, you can either hchave or get out.” “1 wonder if he didn't know we had Orchestra practice, today.” —Goff Mfiskrry. ’26. X X X X Miss McConnell (in English)—Where is the Camel lot (camel at i we are speaking about in today’s lesson? Edna B.—It couldn't he around here because we don’t raise camels in this country. X X x x X Mr. Higgle (taking hold of machine in Physics)—You will notice that this certain piece of machinery is turned by a crank—then wondered why everyone laughed. X XXX Taressa (to friend at station)—Are you interested in Mali Jong? Deaf Bystander—W'ell, my name’s John, hut if you mean me, I've never even seen your ma, young lady. X X X X X Mary Jaynes—There goes the gong. Francis Fair—Stop it before it gets out of the building. X X x X X Burdette F. (thinking of studying medicine)—Do you have to study algebra in order to take medicine? Our answer is “No.’' You may use algebra after it's down. (61) NAME FAVORITE SAYING AMBITION 1. Velina Huey- • Have you got your Virgil? ...To become a Minister’s Wife. 2. Grace Mattocks Hev, kids! ...._ To own a “Horn”. 3. Flovd Snyder Oh. Babv! ....To support Mary. 4. Edna Barber Let’s go! ..To become a parachute jumper. 5. Edwin Barber W hat's eat in at you? ....To become an Astronomer. 6. Jane Little .. ..Come around tomorrow ....To become a School Teacher. 7. Hazel Elford )h ! keep still Go to England to get a man. O' ro 8. Mary Black Now, listen kid To go to housekeeping. t 9. Ruth Brenneinan .. Now, smarty! To become an Artist. 10. Viola Harris ..Thanks for the buggy-ride ..To own a Yeast Factory. 11. Helen Fitzgerald Gee! .To know her Client, lesson. r- 12. Kathryn Schodlatz Oh! Heck! —To raise “Chick’uns”. 13. Twila Robson Darned if I know ...To be a Photographer. 14. Holland Graham - Much obliged for the transportation ..To take a walk. 15. William Vance..... ..Pardon me while I tear my hair 1 o be a Minister. 16. Russell Patterson So's your old man ..To speak in public. 17. Thomas Jewell Gosh! % To become a bootlegger. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. Burdette Francisco PLEAS E To become a Doctor. W hy? Howard Anderson............Consarn! ............................. To become a Cop. Boyd Osborne............. ...It wasn’t liquor that done it, it was women To marry. William Osborne...........A-a-a-a-h! ............................. To win her? Nell ie Wathan............_()h. Girls! ............................To have her hair turn curly. Christine Welker..........So this is life...........................To go for a buggy-ride. John Broadhent ...........Absolutely .......................... To star in Basket-ball. Margaret Sankev............Ain't love grand?..........................Jo become a typical old maid. Harry Wiand...............I presume the weather is indeed inclement To drive a hack. Frances Zahnizer..........This is so sudden..........................To own a Chewing-gum Factory. Esther McMillan...........Surely ......-....................... To own a beauty parlor. Ada Adams.................For Cat's Sake! ...................... ..To sell hot dogs. GolF Maskrey..............W hat's the matter?...................... To be a sheik. Ruth McCarl...............I don't bel ieve a word you say To get out of school. Genavie Fleming...........Tt most certainly is ................. To have dates. Taressa Weimer............Oh, Boy! .................... ......... Jo write letters. Sara Inman.................Oh, Gee! .............................. Jo he a Nurse. Harry Snyder..............Huh? .................................. Jo go to the Hospital. James Swartz Hey! J'o sleep forever. C 5 7 II H H I-TIM t THE II I-TIMES CALERDAR T-- SEPTEMBER Monday—7th—Sign on Bulletin Board:—“Freshmen will please check their toys in the basement.” Tuesday—8th—Several Freshies get lost on second floor. Wednesday—9th—Only 166 more days of school. Thursday and Friday—10th and 11th—Devoted to “ducking” the Freshmen. Monday—14th—We settle down to work (?). Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday—15th, 16th, 17th—We attend Mercer Fair. Friday—18th—Barber is “flat” as result of playing the ponies at Fair. Monday—21st—“Blue Monday,” says Miss Munnell as no one has his Virgil. Tuesday—22nd—Setting-up exercises at 11:39 A. M. Wednesday—23rd—Bain—Slickers. Thursday—24th—Bain— More Slickers. Friday—25th—A Soph, falls down stairs. Monday—28th—First foot-hall practice. Tuesday—29th—Mass meeting—“lots of pep” say Prof. Biggie. Wednesday—30th—Last day of the month. OCTOBER Thursday—1st-—An explosion occurs in Lah. Friday—2nd—We prepare for a big time during the coining week. Monday—Friday—5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th—We enjoy a much earned (?l vacation. Monday—12th—433 years ago today, Columbus discovered America. Tuesday—13th—Several Freshmen injured in foot-hall practice. Wednesday—14th—“Take a few minutes off for study, Bussell. says Miss McClellan. Thursday—15th—Sophomores stage a Weiner Boast. Friday—16th—We beat Fredonia, 6-0. Some foot-hall! Monday—19th—Fire Drill—Boyd grabs his hat and jumps out of window— 3rd floor. Tuesday—20th—Stiff foot-hall practice. Wednesday—21st—We saw nothing funny today except a Junior. Thursday—22nd—Floyd late—every day occurrence. Friday—23rd—Fredonia heats us—6-0. Monday—26th—Aiotices up—Pupils please stay out of Court House. Tuesday—27th—Class Meeting—We elect Officers. Wednesday 28th—Weird sounds float up from Music Room—Orchestra practice, evidently. Thursday—29th—Mass Meeting. Friday—30th—Juniors hold Hallowe’en Party. (64) T II n H I -T I M F S NOVEMBER Monday—2nd—Hunting Season open—Floyd gets limit in A. M. Tuesday—3rd—Election Day. We go to the polls and cast our vote. Wednesday—4th—Graham has his Latin—a very unusual and extraordinary accurrence. Thursday, Friday—3th and 6th—Exams. Monday—9tli—First Basket-ball practice. Tuesday—10th—Prof. Craig issues his annual command—“No snow-balling. Wednesday—11th—Armistice Day. We keep quiet for one minute, strange as it may seem. Thursday—12th—John B. argues on Capital Punishment. Friday—13th—Nothing unlucky happened in spite of date. Monday—16th—Burdette wears his slicker, a sure sign of dry weather. Tuesday—17th—Class Meeting and “Teeny” doesn't take charge. Wednesday—18th—Floyd beat 9:00 o’clock gong by a nose. Thursday—19th—We hear Senator Pepper give a speech. Friday—20th—Swartz “saws wood” steadily today. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday—23rd, 24th, 23th—Students anxious as thanksgiving nears. Thursday, Friday—26th, 27th—Thanksgiving Vacation. Monday—30th—Nellie sports a new brand of rouge. DECEMBER Tuesday—1st-—-Graham dizzy today—probably as result of drinking one of his own sodas. Wednesday, Friday—2nd, 3rd, 4th—Reporter ill. No news. Monday—7th—Grace starts to diet. Tuesday—8th—Grace hits usual routine. Wednesday—9th—Osborne Bros, gave us a duet at Noon. Thursday—10th—2°—Howard dons his flannels. Friday—11th—Floyd loses engine from his ancient Ford—Tardy. Monday—14th—Mass Meeting. Peppy cheers. Tuesday—13th—We wallop St. Michaels. W ednesday—16th—Colonel Gordon talks to Seniors. Thursday—17th—We show Fredonia how to play Basket-ball—30-14. Friday—18th—Prof. Riggle raves when Anderson drops glass distilling apparatus in Lab. Monday—21st—Four more days until Christmas. Tuesday—22nd—We lose to Alumni. Wednesday—23rd—“Merry Xmas!” Christmas vacation begins. JANUARY Monday—4th—New Year’s Resolution—“To study harder.” Tuesday—5th—We break it. Wednesday—6th—Dick (Janitor) goes to sleep. We freeze. Thursday—7th—W e beat Stoneboro. Friday—8th—We go to Court, hut not for crime. Monday—11th—Fire Drill—Mad rush for exits. Tuesday—12th—Bill and Boyd return after enjoying the Mumps for two w'eeks. Wednesday—13th—“If you don’t have a virtue, assume it,” Miss McClellan tells us. Thursday—14th—Teachers dope out wicked questions for semester tests. (65) 7 F HI- 71 M F S Friday—15th—We lose a tough one to Sharpsville. Monday, Friday—18th. 19th, 20th. 21st, and 22nd—Thorough reviews prior to Mid-term Exains. Monday, Friday—25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th—Tests on first Semester Work. ------ FEBRUARY Monday—1st—Burdette was seen wending his way homeward at 5:00 o’clock, A. M.—prohahly from Sankeys. Tuesday—2nd—We give Senior Play, “Prof. Pepp.” Wednesday—3rd—Viola ditches her gum at Miss Powell’s request. Thursday—4th—Senior girls put on a big feed. Friday—5th—“Repeal XVIlIth Amendment”, says John. Monday—8th—Sarah returns after a siege of Scarlet Fever. Tuesday—9th—Edwin breaks Viola’s umbrella in showing us a few of the fine points of golf. Wednesday—10th—Floyd and Mary both absent from School. Thursday—11th—They return from Butler with guilty looks. Friday—12th—Dismissed at 2:30 o’clock today—Thanks to Lincoln. Monday, Friday—15th, to 19th—Days flew too fast to take news. Monday—22nd—Another early dismissal. Tuesday—23rd—Students conversing in low tones. W ednseday—24th—More heads seen together. Thursday—25th—Rumors are spreading fast. Friday—26th—Everyone asking “Is it true?” C,— _?SSSSC__ MARCH Monday—1st—News of the elopement leaks out. Tuesday—2nd—Mr. Gross treats us to a piano concert. Wednesday—3rd—Esther has a new Sheik. Thursday—4th—Continually raves about his eyes. Friday—5th—We heat New Wilmington. Monday—8th—Prof. Riggle and Miss De Bolt exchange meaning glances. Tuesday—9th—We are entertained by Slippery Rock Glee Club. Wednesday—10th—Mercer loses to Farrell in County Tourney. Thursday—11th—Yes, it’s true. F'loyd and Mary are husband and wife. Friday—12th—Miss McClellan lectures—Subject, “Early Marriages.” Monday—15th—Floyd passes the (El Punkos). Tuesday—16th—Congratulations pour in from all sides. Wednesday—17th—The Irish wear their Shamrocks. Thursday—18th—An uneventful day. Friday—19th—Kathryn gets a brand new shingle. Monday—22nd—Mary buys a rolling pin (wonder what fori. Tuesday—23rd—Floyd rolls in toting a huge knot on his head. Wednesday—24th—Maskrey struts the Charleston. Thursday—25th—Patterson takes charge of Trig. Class. Friday—26th—Velma floods Class with a bunch of her new spring poems. Monday—29th—Swartz’s snoring keeps rest of the class awake. Tuesday—30th—Prof. Riggle goes to the library hut not to get a hook. Wednesday—31st—Poor day for news. APRIL Thursday—1st—Patterson eliminates all contestants in Oration Contest. Friday—2nd—Big fire somewhere. Prof. Riggle comes in a very loud suit. (66) T II : II I . TI , I I-; S Monday—5th—Mary and Floyd engage in a domestic quarrel. Tuesday—6th—Rotary Club banquets Basket-ball Teams and Contestants in Literary Meet, the latter being presented with a silver shield with the names of the Winners inscribed thereon. Wednesday—7th—Meeting of hoys—object—start Basket-ball Team. Thursday—8th—Twila breaks mirror in her compact (no wonder I. Friday—9th—Floyd 30 minutes late. He’s improving fast. He used to he two periods late, at least. Monday—12th—John is reminded of the fact that he isn’t a Freshman. Tuesday—13th—The Stenographer is busy. [I wish to express my thanks here for the following epitaph which one of my admirers so very kindly sent in.—W. V.] ON AN EDITOR Here lies an editor Vance if you will: In Mercy Kink Providence Let him lie still. He lied for a living; so. He lived while he lied. And when he couldn't lie longer. He lied down and died. • Oh, there was a young lady from Nantucket Who went to sea in a bucket. The bucket turned over. And th ‘ young lady fell in. Along came a kind wliale Anil took her in. ■: Oh there was a young man from our school. Wdio was forty different kinds of a fool. Although he couldn’t swim. He jumped in the lake And they had to pull him nut With a long-handled rake. Russ. P.—You say you worked in a watch factory, Ed? What kind of w’ork did you do? Edwin—Make faces and turn handsprings. Boyd ( thinking of orchestra practice I—Christine, dear, if I should flee far aw'av, would you accompany me on the piano? Howard A.—Where do you play foot-ball. Maskrey? Goff M.—On the gridiron of course. Howard A.—Aw shucks! That’s where ma bakes pancakes. • Ruth—They say whole wheat brtfad is the most nutritious. Peg S. (Blinking of R. G.)—I don’t eare I’d rather have Graham (graham). • ' Stranger (to Thomas Jewell i—Who are you my hoy? Thom. J.—I’m a Jewell. Stranger—Well, maybe you are. but you’re too conceited about it. “Late to bed and early to rise, makes Roily Graham sleepy hut wise. (67) 7 II F II I - 7 I M F S Miss Miller (explaining Civics)—The plaintiff is the one who brings a case to court and the defendant is the one being prosecuted. Now if I bring a suit, what would T be? Absent Minded Student—A delivery boy. We are informed that Helen is crazy about Long persons, car rides and such, but somehow we are led to believe she wishes school wasn't quite so long. Burdette F.—Katherine, I want to propose— Kas—Oh! this is so sudden. B. F.—Yes, hut I was going to propose that you would serve as an usher at the program tonight. Miss McClellan—If some of you Seniors don’t commence to study you’ll never see Commencement night—and if you don't commence pretty soon. Commencement won’t do you any good. Ruth B.—We girls are having fish for dinner. Velma 11.—Who’s your date for tonight? Biggie—Where were you this afternoon, Broadhent? Ditney—1 went to court. Biggie—After this see your girl in the evening. Some odd facts about our class:— We have— Mary Black, who is as white as any one. Jane Little, who is as large as any of us. Teeny Welker, who is far from tiny. Two Barbers .who know nothing about harboring. Graham, who might be used in making bread. A flivver by removing “El” from Elford. A' city by adding “San” to Francisco. Ham, by removing “Wat” from Watham. Progress, by adding “Ad” to Vance. � Helen Wilson—Ho you think a girl should love before twenty? Norris B.—No, that’s too large an audience. � Miss Munnell l in V irgil I—Class. I was disappointed with the papers from the test yesterday, so I’m going to give another. Kolland G.—Better not and save yourself another disappointment. £ Sara 1.—Oh. where’s my V irgil? Harry W.—What’s that, your pet dog? Miss Montgomery—William, you do fine at being a nervous wreck in the play. V illiam V.—Yes, and I II do better if we don’t get it over with pretty soon. 168, 7 I: H I - 7 I M I: S It I t I II in fl s THE II I - T M E S Advertisements It is the pleasure of the Class of 26 to extend their appreciation of the generous and public-spirited way in which the business men of Mercer and vicinity have responded to their call for financial support in the form of advertising in this annual. It is our desire also to recommend all those business men or firms whose advertisements have been placed in this book as entirely reliable and worthy of your patronage. FI RMTURE RUGS Miller’s ♦ o : ? F 11 N ERIE DIRECTORS c B To the people of Mercer and vicinity for the past seventeen years. We give every call our Personal Attention. Ambulance service in connection. j I Dav Call—138 i Miller’s Night Call—114-J-114-M (71) 7 II : III - 7 Af : .S' Do Not Drift! i I After (Hull Sehool days whether it is to be I college or a job, do not drift. 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