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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1928 volume:

4 Volume No. Three Published in the Year 19 2 8 BY The Senior Class MERCER HIGH SCHOOL MERCER, PENNSYLVANIA Foreword It is the purpose of the graduating class of ’28, to follow the example set by the two preceding senior classes, and record the functions and activities most prominent in the past two semesters, and provide for them a lasting mem' roy of their High School life. To publish this book,, time and energy were sacrificed by both the staff and the senior class, and we have only limited space and arc priyicipally concerned with the high lights of the past year. Therefore reader, please be lenient and not too critical in your estimation of this book, we die Staff, are proud in claiming it for the Senior Class. And if it helps you to recall in the future, some inci' dents of the present year in your Alma Mater, the staff will consider that their efforts were worthwhile. TO THE MERCER HIGH SCHOOL Which has sheltered us during four happy years, and aided us in securing an education; and to which we owe more than we can ever repay. We, the class of 1928, reverently dedicate this, the third volume of Hi'Times. Contents FACULTY CLASSES ACTIVITIES SNAPSHOTS ATHLETICS HUMOR ADVERTISEMENTS SC(2z tf S. R. CRAIG, A. B. Supervising Principal Grove City s _5SS9K T) FACULTY FRENCH. MATHEMATICS louise f. McClellan, a. b., a. m. Grove City—Columbia BIOLOGY. MATHEMATICS GLADYS POWELL, B. S. Westminster HISTORY. CIVICS BESSIE MILLER Grove City HISTORY. ECONOMICS ENGLISH GLADYS SHOTT, A. B. Westminster ENGLISH. CHEMISTRY MARY ORR, A. B. I ake Erie—Thiel LATIN ALMA WINTON, A. B. Allegheny MUSIC ALICE GRAHAM. A. B. Allegheny SCIENCE. MATHEMATICS JAMES PATTERSON, A. B. Westminster MARY McLAUGHRY, P. M. Westminster HI-TIMES Senior Class Historic The fall of 1924 will always be known as an eventful autumn, for did not eighty boys and girls gather from Central Mercer County to begin their search for knowledge in dear old Mercer High? We were a very proud class even if we were supposed to be green. How we still remember the first day of our High School life! At the beginning of the year we organized as a class under the supervision of the Misses Esther Mabes and Ruth McConnell, and elected the following officers: President, James Bone; Vice President, John Stowe; Secretary and Treasurer, Kippie” Huey. This year we stayed somewhat in the back ground as most Freshmen classes do, but after having mastered all the different things offered to Freshmen there was nothing to do but tackle the untold mysteries that confront a Sophomore. This term our class was fewer in number, this being due to various reasons, but the still large class remaining set out determined to win honor and respect for themselves. We were well represented on the literary team and several offered their talent in the County Literary Round up. We also contributed several members to the High School Orchestra and Athletic Teams. In the fall of 1926 we entered this time as Juniors. This proved to be the most eventful year of our High School career. At a class meeting held at the first of the term “Billy” Whieldon was elected as our future Class President. Let us sum up the social events of the year; first, a Junior-Senior Hallowe'en Class Party, held at Sharlows, a sled load was enjoyed in mid-winter. On May I? we Juniors gave the annual banquet for the Seniors and a very lovely time was reported by all. Our Junior Class was strong in Athletics, and a very interesting contest was held among the class teams in Basket Ball. The Freshmen taking the championship after a final three game tournament with our Junior Boys. Yes we are Seniors. We are possessed of a dignity, self-confidence, intelligence, haughtiness, wisdom, understanding, in fact, all the desirable qualities a group of young people can have. We have had a wonderful time reading a few books, exchanging old ideas for new and above all forming friendships. We are about to set out on a long journey, full of new experiences, but we feel that our four years in Mercer High School have better equipped us for that great journey. And as through life we journey, Our hearts will oft confess, That we have loved you truly. Good-by dear M. H. S. Margarette Moore. Ml Evelyn E. Allen Evelyn is a winsome maid She wears a constant smile To find another li e her You would wander many a mile. Mabel Alene Allison Jolly, good natured, full of fun If you want a good friend, here is one. TsJaida I. Asprey A quiet maid with quiet ways.” T aida may seem quiet to the most of us, but she saves the best for her close friends. T. James Barnes Everybody calls me Jim And though I’m long and slim Lessons are my luc y lot I study when its cold or hot. HI-TIMES Ethel G. Best wick This young lady though not very tall On account of her smile, is liked hy all. James D. Bone B is for Bonnie A drummer hy trade By his steady footwork, the Pep pers were made. Francis Lorene Bowman If you are looking for a sunny place Take a look at this smiling face She is the J(iud that through every day Spends her spare time driving blues away Orton L. Bowman A jolly good fellow is Orton A professional clown is he But in the drug store, after school He works as hard as can he. HI-TIMES Twila L. Brasel They say life is what we make it; So I’ll have my fun while I can take it. Alice L. Brenneman Alice happy, Alice gay Alice cheerful all the day Whene’er you see her you may know She’ll greet you with a cheery “hello”. Irene M. Broadbent A quiet lass, there are but few Who know the treasures hid in you. Marian E. Broadbent Marian is a popular girl She has a smile for everyone She works real hard each day in school But after school she has her fun. HI-TIMES Clarence H. Bronson It's not the man who has the most That gives the most away. It’s not the man who nows the most Who has the most to say. Eva May Fox “It ta es ability to hide one’s ability.” Eva is a very good musician, She is so good that her ability is not hidden from the Literary Program Committee. Oscar M. Francisco Only one word will fit Oscar Just only one will do Everything he sees is funny And he’s really funny too. Arnold H. Geiger Arnold too, a fliver drives His lessons also he drives With diligence he studies all And never lingers in the hall. HI-TIMES J. Earl Griffin Earl is easily satisfied For every day, in his “Ford he rides. Charles C. Graham He wasn't with ns very long But while he was we’ll say He is a very fine young chap Studious, happy and gay. Mary Elizabeth Huey Best o' friends, best o' pals Best o’ sports and best o’ gals. S. Catherine Hughes Catherine is a studious girl Gets her lessons everyone Although she’s on the honor roll She still finds time for fun. Erma L. Jewell Why am I always happy Why am I never blue Is it because the world is bright And cheerful the whole way through? Georgena R. Jones Here’s to the girl with a heart and a smile That makes the bubble of life worthwhile David C. Lewis Independent, practical Scholarly we’d say A credit to M. H. S. Is David every day. Ellen M. McCarl She'll raise the “dickens” every day With all her might and power, Even though the council decrees After school she should stay an hour. Eunice C. McMillan Earnest, illustrious, quiet, industrious And Eunice is never sighin’, She is always happy as she worlds And she always eeps a tryin . Anna Theresa McWilliams She chatters, chatters, as she goes. Her tongue, it ceases never. Some comment hut once in class But she goes on forever. Donald C. Miller This tall young man is just the hind Who often rescues a window blind That in a mysterious manner some way Flies to the ceiling almost every day. There are many more things that he can do, For he’s president of the council too. Gertrude Irene Miller A brilliant student A quiet lass A worthy member Of our Class. b HI TIMES Harold Miller To be efficient in a quiet way, That is his aim throughout everyday. William W. Miller Just good-natured, Easy going; I don't care if its Rainin' or snowin'. Mary Margarette Moore Said the fairy queen as she winded her eye. Good goods are in small packages tied. This proverb old as the moon in the s y May to sweet Margarette be applied. Mabel Nordrum I li e fun—and I li e jol es 'Bout as well as most o’ folios. Evangeline O’Mahony She never drooped or pined, Hor had a melancholy mind. Her eyes so bright, her ways so sweet. She is a charming maid to meet. John D. O’Mahony Here's our little class mascott Although he's small, he means a lot. It sure beats all the size of brain That these small persons can contain. Mary belle Pollock She's pleasant and always smiling. Adorable, demure and fair. She sings and her notes are of gladness And she maizes friends everywhere. Marian O. Reed Marian is an athlete, She plays for Mercer Hi. She does her best in every game To eep our colors flying high. Merle Ringer A professional shiek is Merle, His hair has cute little curls. In business his wit He uses a bit And in class his knowledge unfurls. James Rupert fames is our upright monitor, Justice is always his motto. He’s just a little bit heavy too. As you’ss see by this his photo. Mable Sharlow We are all hoping that Mabel will be a teacher, for after her experience in school taking charge of class she ought to make a good one. Kitty M. Snyder So very, very witty fs our Classmate Kitty, That wherever she may go She’ll make many friends we know. HI-TIMES Clark McCalla And what they dared to dream of He dared to do. Richard Vath Richard is another Who in Basket Ball shines bright, He’s popular with all the fans To them he’s lil{e a light. Sarah B. West Always full of laughter Always full of glee, fust loo at her picture And you can easily see. William Whieldon, Jr. Bill is our upright president A monitor besides is he. In both important duties He is as faithful as can be. HI-TIME Clara Evelyn Wiand uiet to those who k,now her not But jolly to those who do. Ethel Jean Wylie A maiden fair, a maiden jolly Opposed to all that’s melancholy. James L. Zahniser When joy and duty clash Let duty go to smash This is Jim’s “golden rule” And he practices it each day in school. Henry Zimmerman Henry is our athletic star In all our games he shines, But Basket and Foot Ball are, His favorite “heroic” lines. S B H i 2lU2X Senior Student Actiuities EVELYN ALLEN—Piano Accompanist (2, 3): Decorating Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet. ALENE ALLISON—Recitation (2, 3); Junior Music Club (4): H. S. Orchestra (4): Decorating Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet; Honor Student; Senior Play. JAMES BARNES—Monitor (3); Senior Play. LORENE BOWMAN—Basketball (2). ORTON BOWMAN—Class Basketball (3, 4); Decorating Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet. ALICE BRENNEMAN—Invitation Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet; Honor Student. MARIAN BROADBENT—Basketball (2, 3, 4); Chairman Decorating Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet; Student Council; Senior Play. CLARENCE BRONSON—Class Basketball (4). JAMES BONE—Football (2, 3, 4); Basketball (3, 4); H. S. Orchestra (2, 3); Class President (i, 2). OSCAR FRANCISCO—Oration (3, 4); Declamation (1. 2); Senior Play; Class Basketball (4). EARL GRIFFIN—Class Basketball (3, 4); Class Poet for Hi-Times. ARNOLD GEIGER—-Class Basketball (3, 4). CHARLES GRAHAM—Football (4); Basketball (4). MARY E. HUEY—Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); Sec.-Treas. (I, 2, 3); Senior Play; Faculty Editor for Hi-Times; President of Girls' Athletic Association. CATHERINE HUGHES—Algebra (1); Class Editor for Hi-Times (2, 3); Class Will for Hi-Times; Honor Student. DAVID LEWIS—Extemporaneous Speaking (4); President of Boys' Athletic Association; President of Student Council (4), (2nd Semester); Program Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet. EUNICE McMILLAN—Algebra (1); Recitation (2); Debate (3, 4); Reception Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet; Senior Editor for Hi-Times; Senior Play; Salutatorian. ANNA McWILLIAMS—Recitation (4). DONALD MILLER—President of Student Council (4), (1st Semester); Student Council (3); Basketbal (2, 4); H. S. Orchestra (1, 2, 3); Editor-in-Chief for Hi-Times; Manager Basketball (4); Menu Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet. GERTRUDE MILLER—History (3); Student Council (4); Honor Student. HAROLD MILLER—Oration (2, 3). WILLIAM MILLER—Class Basketball (4); Senior Play. MARGARETTE MOORE—Recitation (3, 4); Class Historian for Hi-Times; Senior Play; Invitation Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet. MABEL NORDRUM—Basketball (I, 3, 4); Captain Basketball (4); Sec. of Student Council; Senior Play. EVANGELINE O'MAHONY—Debate (3); Art Editor for Hi-Times; Menu Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet; Senior Play. JOHN O'MAHONY—Declamation (3, 4); Class Basketball (3, 4). MARYBELLE POLLOCK—Recitation (4); Essay (3); Vocal (2, 4); Basketball (3, 4); Honor Student: Invitation Committee Jr.-Sr. Banquet. MARIAN REED—Basketball (2, 3, 4); Manager Basketball (3). MERLE RINGER—Declamation (2, 3); Extemporaneous Speaking (4); Student Council (4); Class Basketball (3, 4); Business Manager for Hi-Times; Senior Play, Honor Student. JAMES RUPERT—Declamation (1, 2); Oration (4); Monitor; H. S. Orchestra (1, 2); Senior Play. MABLE SHARLOW—Extemporaneous Speaking (4); Vocal (4); Sec.-Treas. (4); Senior Play; Honor Student; Entertainment Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet. KITTY SNYDER—-Essay (2, 3, 4); Entertainment Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet; Monitor (3); Class Prophesy for Hi-Times; Valedictorian. RICHARD VATH—Football (2, 3); Basketball (2, 3, 4); Freshman Coach (3); Sophomore Coach (4); Student Council. WILLIAM WHIELDON—Class President (3, 4); Football (3, 4); Class Basketball (3, 4); Senior Play; Advertising Manager for Hi-Times. ETHEL WYLIE—Basketball (2); Class Prophesy for Hi-Times; Menu Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet. JAMES ZAHNISER—Basketball (3); Football (4); Class Basketball (4); Decorating Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet. HENRY ZIMMERMAN—Football (3); Class Basketball (3, 4); Decorating Committee for Jr.-Sr. Banquet. NAME NICK-NAME FAVORITE SAYING AMBITION Evelyn Allen Boxie” Howdy? - - - To be a stenographer. Naida Asprey - ' “Razz'berrics’ Oh! Gee! ' ' To be quieter. Earl Griffin - “Cactus ' ' - Good! Gosh! To become a forest ranger. David Lewis - “Buster9 - - ' ' Why - - - To be an undertaker. Irene Broadbent “Reenie” - - - ' ' Is that so? - - To become a fortune teller. James Barnes ( « T • � • Jim ' - Oh! Boy! - - - To become an aviator. Mary Huey - Kippyc” ' ' Gracious! ' - - - To gain weight. Oscar Francisco “Ossie” ------ Oh! How Queer! To become manager of a dime store. William Miller ‘‘Bill’ Oh! ' - - - To be a lawyer. Clark McCalla “Red” Oh! Hum! To be manager of a news-stand. Erma Jewell ' “Ermie99 - - - - Good! Gravy! ' - To run a Ringer. Merle Ringer - “Clay” Goody! Goody! - - - To possess Jewels. Clarence Bronson ‘ Bronson - - - - Oh! I don't know! - - - To be a professor. Harold Miller “Hap Tell! Me Please! - - - To be a professor. Evangeline O'Mahony - “Dolly I'll see you later! - ' To be an artist. William Whieldon “Bill I think so! ' - - To be a doctor. Mabel Nordrum “Nord” Surely! ' ' To be a nurse Alice Brenneman - - - - “Allie She ain’t right! To work in a Farm Bureau office. Lorene Bowman nn • � � Keeme Quit it! ' ' ' To live at Cochranton. Eva Fox ' “Fox” Well ! ' - To teach music. Anna McWilliams - - - '“Ann I never expected that! - - - To go to college. Ethel Bestwick - “Shorty ----- Maybe. ' - - - To grow tall. Arnold Geiger - - - I O ... Geiger ' ' ' Yuh! ' - - To be a prize-fighter. Charles Graham - - - - “Chuc ” Alright! - To be Lindbergh the second. HI-TIMES Eunice McMillan “i? • � � ' ' • tunic Good Grief! ' - To own a ford (Ehford. Marybelle Pollock Adry Oh! You’d be surprised. ' ' ' To be in by 11:10. Marian Reed IIT • ' Louie Horrors! ' ' ' ' To marry rich. John O’Mahony ' “Jack” Look here, boys! ' ' ' To be a traveler. Ethel Wylie ' ' “Mafnie ” Hey! Kids! To look at the moon from a Jordan. Aline Allison )Mdbe ’ You would! ' To be president of the Student Council. Gertrude Miller - Gertie ss s s s Land sakes ' ' To teach school. Marian Broadbent ' ' “Broady” ' ' ' ' ' Darn it! ' ' To own a beauty parlor. Ellen McCarl “Fat’ Oh! Kid! - ' To get “Skinny”. James Rupert “Vic” I can hardly express it. ' ' ' To speak in public. Kitty Snyder 4Patty You little, dirty, nasty thing! - - 'To travel. Donald Miller - “Don ' Har! Har! ' ' ' ' Ambitionless. Margarette Moore ' - “Margie” - - - - Would you ever? - ' ' To recite poetry. James Zahniser Ain’t it the truth, tho? - To possess an aeroplane. Twilla Brazel - “Twilight” Ye Gods! ' To cause excitement in school. Catherine Hughes ' ' Kate Honestly? ' ' ' To excell in vamping. Orton Bowman ' ' Ort '' ''' ' Come on tell me pTe-a-s-e. To have “Hughes elected Pres. Richard Vath - - “Dick” Why sure it is. ' ' ' To star in B. B. Georgena Jones x x “George ' ' ' ' Oh! Gosh. To abolish Student Government. Henry Zimmerman ' Hanl{ ''' ' ' ' Hey! ' ' ' To star in Football. Evelyn Wiand “17 ” ' tvie ' ' ' ' ' ' Oh! Cow! ' ' ' To be a dressmaker. James Bone IIT- � X x J im ' X X X X Oh! Well! - ' ' To sleep forever. Mabel Sharlow - ' 4 Sharlow ' ' ' ' ' Now, is that the idea? ' ' To be a school-marm. John Stowe ' ' “Stowe ' ' ' ' ' Oh! Twit! - - To get out of school. Sara West ''' “Sal '' ' Hey! ' ' ' ' To be a nurse. HI-TIMES Senior Class “Propheci]’’ It was a dark Saturday night and a fine rain misted the wind-shield, making it hard for us to see the road. We were proud of the way our car pulled. We had been advised to buy a “Zahniser , and now we were glad we had done so. Impatiently we shifted the lever that worked the little device that cleared the rain from the glass. The “Zimmerman”, cleaner they called it from the name of the inventor. A few rods ahead of us we could see a faint glow of light, and we drew nearer to the house we heard music and saw the lighted windows of a one story building. Arriving up to the house we left the car and entered. Many people were gathered in one corner of the large hall watching the dancers gliding over the polished floor. One couple, who were executing some fancy steps, seemed to attract particular attention. A young man, standing near whispered. That is “Kippie Huey,” and her leading man, “David Lewis”. They set the pace for the dance this season. Anxious to know more about them we questioned him concerning this hall and found it to be managed by “James Rupert”. “Over here,” he said, “You can get a better view of the Orchestra. We have the best in Pennsylvania. The piece they are now playing is, 'Just Another Day Wasted Away'! Evelyn Allen sang it in the Follies of ’34. We were wishing they would play, School Efficiency”, or ”M H S. Blues.” After enjoying ourselves for sometime we resumed our journey. The rain had ceased and traveling was not so difficult and a forty minute ride found us in Pittsburgh. We sought the Wm. Penn Hotel and were delighted when a businesslooking woman greeted us and imagine our amazement to find it to be “Eva Fox”, an old school friend. As we descended the stairs, Eva told us the many interesting features in the downtown theatres. We were bewildered as to which one we should attend and were still undecided when we reached the street; when a familiar voice shouted Taxi!!!” Where had we heard it? We signalled and the machine stopped. To the Grand Theatre! “Of all things! exchaimed the driver. Is it thus we meet? We recognized “Clark McCalla.” We talked over old times and finally arrived at the Theatre where a glaring sign-board greeted us! Mabel Nordrum and Richard Vath Starring in, “Broken Dates” We eagerly bought our tickets and went inside. The picture was marvelous, and after several hours we emerged from the theatre and decided to visit the City Museum, while reviewing the beautiful paintings we saw the artistic scroll of Evangeline O'Mahony’s name written across the corner of a magnificent picture; and whereby learned that she was a distinguished artist, also we heard that the most HI-TIMES SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY beautiful paintings were being judged so we lingered to hear the decision. Mean-while the door opened and revealed two of the prominent lawyers of Philadelphia, whom, they said, were judges for the paintings! Bill Whieldon and Clarence Bronson”, we both exclaimed! After learning that Evangeline had taken first honors we were about to leave when we heard familiar voices discussing the pictures. We turned and recognised Erma Jewell and Sarah West, who told us that they were nurses in the City Hospital. They also informed us that Alene Allison was teaching in the Kindergarten of the city school and that its professor was Orton Bowman, who was quite efficient in his work. James Bone a doctor from New York had just visited the school and was well pleased with the medical reports which further proved the efficiency of its professor and also its nurse Catherine Hughes. Mable Shadow was teaching in Pittsburgh. Earl Griffin was carrying mail by airplane from Cleveland to Chicago. As our time was limited and we wished to journey on to New York for a visit, we bade the girls farewell and left for New York City, the next morning! Almost at the end of our destination we stopped at a large Garage for oil. We received a great shock when an old friend greeted us. Arnold Geiger, we gasped! We asked him about himself and his work, so he told us that if we were going to stop in New York for a few days not to fail to visit Naida Asprey and Lorene Bowman who were happily married there. We finally arrived at New York and got settled. The next morning we rose and after a light breakfast started to Church. As we entered a magnificent, gray stone edifice, a grand organ was pealing forth the opening chords of the anthem , and we sat down in a velvet cushioned pew and watched the people coming in. In the chair we were sure we recognized Marian Reed and there was Lorene and Naida. The soloist arose and we were surprised to see the well-known face of Marybellc Pollock. The organist turned. Georgena Jones!” we exclaimed half aloud! After the anthem the preacher arose to read his text. As he stood there in the opaled light of the stained glass window, our minds traveled back over the years to remember our old High School days when a boy stood before his class expounding his knowledge. Yes—It was Merle Ringer! Reverend Merle Ringer—the name held a fascination! After church we went to out rooms and there was a card upon the table. Picking it up, we read: Can you come at once to 510 Broadway? An old friend wishes to see you!” Mystery! Happily we drove there and came to a beautiful mansion. We SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY walked up the steps and rang the bell. A liveried servant took our cards and ushered us into a beautiful living room. In a few moments we heard footsteps and looked up to see Alice Brenneman! I am so glad to see you! she said, taking our hands. “Come into this cheery little sun-parlor. I like to take my guests in here. I think it is beautifully decorated. James Barnes and William Miller worked out this effect for me. They are foremost interior decorators of New York City. “Its beautiful! We agreed. “And this rug, she said, “is one Twila Brazel brought over from Persia when she and Ethel Bestwick were touring the Orient! “Here are some of my books too,” she added. As we were looking at them, we picked up a beautifully bound volume, “Echoes of Evening , it read. Below was the name Eunice McMillan! It was quite amazing to find out the occupations of all our old class-mates. Noticing Alice's beautiful dress we remarked about its artistic designing and she told us that Evelyn Wiand had made it and that she run a splendid shop where she sent out the latest creations in dresses. We, after a long conversation, made our departure and were returning to our Hotel when we, again, met Lorene on the street. We asked her. if she knew anything about any of our old class-mates. “I’m a regular encyclopedia, she said, “Who do you wish to know about? Irene Broadbent? She is a dietician in Cleveland! Oscar Franciso and John O'Mahoney are great speakers and so travel over the United States. They have toured Europe several times. Marian Broadbent? Running a pleasure yacht at Niagra Falls with Margarette Moore. Ellen McCarl is a saleslady and has achieved great success. Gertrude Miller is a distinguished teacher in Trenton, New Jersey. “No one has died?” we inquired. “No, but Miller's is considered the best undertaking establishment in this city, she said! She also told how, when she had been visiting in Harrisburg, she had stumbled into the studio of John Stowe, who told her that Harold Miller was a dentist there. He also informed her that Anna McWilliams is a missionary to India and is quite successful. Charles Graham, she said was a Congressman from Pennsylvania. We were more than grateful that we had learned of so many of our old acquaintences. So after several days visit we started back for Cleveland where our positions were awaiting us! Kitty Snyder, Ethel Wylie HI-TIMESWWW niuiuiiiiiiuiiimtii nu iiiunii,lM, nnmmnnnmEnxiMtAnmAnxmhnnnnmlmB Class Calandar SEPTEMBER— 5— Class of 28 enters H. S. for last term. 6— Find out that there are more Freshies than Sophs. 7— One Freshman ducked. Why? First chance we got to meet old friends and also find out that we have a couple of new teachers. 12— Teachers decide it is time to settle down to work. 13- 14-15-16—Big Mercer Fair. 19— School starts all over again. 20— Oscar starts working at Murphy’s. 21— John O’Mahony takes charge of Geometry. 22— 23-—Rain. Pupils all got wet. 26— First football practice. 27— Class Meeting. We elect officers. 28— Fire Drill. No one hurt. 29— James Zahnizer falls asleep. 30— Teachers think we know enough to have a few exams. (They are fooled.) OCTOBER— 3—James Bone joins us . Sits in Sr. B. 4 Bowman comes to school dressed as back woods man. 5— Class Meeting. 6— Only four tests to-day. 7— Hickory—6. Mercer—0. 10-14—Mercer County Institute Week. 17— One week’s vacation gets ones mind off of his lessons and we have to start all over again. 18- 20—Tag day benefited by F. B. Team. 21—Bessemer beats Mercer in football. 24— Football players bruised very badly. 25— Receive proofs of pictures for annual. 26— Senior Literary. 27— Most of us are going to have our pictures taken over again and hope for a little better luck. 28— Stop - Look - Listen. Mercer—6. Sharon—0. 31—All Mercer talking of Friday's game. NOVEMBER— 1—Hunting season opens only 3 absent. 2 All asked to go out for Literary. 3 First snow of season. (More work.) 4—Sharpsville beats us, 8—0. 7— Annual command of Prof. Craig, no snow balling. 8— Election. We are all too old to vote. 9— First basketball practice. 10-11—Last two days of week. 14— Student Council very cative. 15— Pep Meeting. 16— 17—Rain. 18—Floods in the surrounding country and many absent. 21— Only 127 more days of school. 22— Literary Program. 23— We arc thankful for the Thanksgiving vacation—Thursday and Fridav 28— Class Meeting. 29— Very few Seniors in B. B. squad. •’0 Last day of hunting season. (Season record, 1 rabbit.) H I unin� iiu iinnmfiiiikifiiYmiiTmTmnimTiimn.il rM� � i� ii� TmijJMnntyri Tro- ;;7rr: --.-nnTT.-Y. :t fTgv. TTT ,il'ri7tii i� nlTTTW II DECEMBER— 1— Just a few tests to-day to end the school month. 2— First day of school month. (Resolved to do better.) 5— Preparing for Literary Contest between Sharon. 6— Get our report cards. 7— Most of the pupils are going to see why we got such bad marks. 8— Miss Graham (“Senior sare so childish ). We often wonder what teachers are. 9— First interclass B. B. game. Seniors win. 12- 13—Seniors try to blow up Lab. 14-15—Literary contestants do some honest work. 16—Mercer looses Literary contest. 19— Early dismissal in morning as fire in furnace goes out. 20— First B. B. game. Fredonia—32, Mercer—25. 21— School building finally warms up . 22— Miss Graham, “Children should be heard, not seen”. 23— Prepare for Xmas vacation. JANUARY— 3— New Year’s resolution is to study more. 4— Teacher’s resolution is to make us work more. 5— 6—Both ours and the teacher's resolution fails to work. 9—Very cold but Billy Whieldon does not wear a hat. 10— Senior class team winning many games. 11- 12—We begin to worry about the mid-term test so much we forget to study for them. 13— Class literary program. 16-17—Snow. 18— Class Meeting. 19— Jackson Center students are snow-bound so they have a good excuse for being late. 20— Too many in chemistry class so Oscar and James Zahniser are asked to leave. 23 —Election of new student council. New members are: Dave Lewis, Gertrude Miller, and Marion Broadbent. 24— 27—Four tests each day but Friday when we have five. 30— Start second semester. 31— Second half of class B. B. starts. FEBRUARY— 1— Class party. 2- 3—Students have a good excuse to sleep. 6— Final Geometry test. 7— We find out the test was final for four only. 8— We start a new subject called, which looks very interesting. It answers the name Trigonometry. 9— Senior B French class can read the first page of Columba and have only had the book ten days. 10—Boy win a debate on the subject that women should not receive equal wages with men. 13— Try our luck again at Gemoetry test 14— Senior class team out of race for cup. 15— We choose the speakers for commencement. 16— Class literary. 17— Zahniser falls asleep going down stairs. 20—Student Council handing harder sentences which are not approved by the rest. IDe Appreciate— FIRST—The financial support of the business men of the Community in the form of advertisements. SECOND—The patronage of the Community when we pro-duced our play, “The Art of Being Bored.” THIRD—The work of Miss Gladys Shott in directing our play “The Art of Being Bored.” FOURTH—Miss McClellan's work as Faculty Advisor. FIFTH—The work of the Lower Class Girls, who sold our Annuals. SIXTH—The School Board's permission, allowing us to publish this Annual. SEVENTH—Assistance rendered us, by all, whose names do not appear on this page. For the Staff Donald C. Miller HI-TIMES In vain. I’ve tried to place a line Just where it really ought to rhyme. But try in vain, and try again. It seems to just evade my pen. You see the Class of Twenty-Eight Is, Oh! so strong, and very great. That I must try to tell something In ballad form so we may sing. Four years we've been in Mercer Hi; And all the time we sit and sigh. And wish 'twas over, right away; We hate to sit in school, to-day. But studies are not all we do. We Seniors have our funnies too; For anyone, with all this work. And with no play, would like to shirk. All things will end as all things must. And all created, will fall to dust. It took four years to build our class But, look! It cannot stay, Alas! It cracks! It tumbles! then it falls. The same thing do the castle walls But some go higher, higher still. As all things, lighter, brighter will. Lets hope that each part, if it break. Will not fall far, but change its shape; And join a higher, better class Instead of falling with the mass. —Earl Griffin. HI-TIMES Last IDill and Testament of The Class of 28 We, the Senior Class of 1928 of Mercer High School being of sound mind, memory and understanding, do make and publish thi3 our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former Wills by as at any time heretofore made. As a whole the Seniors wish to will and bequeath the class spirit which we have cherished for four years, to whatever future freshmen class deems itself worthy of so wonderful a gift. We leave it in trust with Miss McClellan. To the teachers, one and all, we leave the satisfaction of knowing that they have successfully tutored another class through High School and prepared it for whatever life may have in store for it. To all the underclassmen we leave the proof that Student Government can be carried on successfully in Mercer High School. And at this moment we deem it fit to remind the juniors that it will be their duty to be the next leaders of it in Mercer High School. May they succeed also! A number of our classmates have expressed the desire to will some personal belongings. Alene Allison decides it is time to settle down- before entering college— so wishes to leave her mischievousness to Doris McElheny. Everyone knows that Doris is too quiet. ''Billy Whieldon leaves the duties of President of Senior Class to Andrew Mason class '29. We hope that Andrew will be as faithful to his class as Billy has been to us. Ethel Wylie leaves her compact to Helen Hughes. May she cherish it long. Mabel Shadow wills her supply of “comments to Julia Richardson. James Barnes leaves his numerous imaginary chemical formulae to “Red ' Wolbert. Orton Bowman bequeaths some of his excess height to Bobby Loper. H I -TIMES5 ®_ LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF ’28 Our Donald Miller desires to leave his ability as Editor-in-chief to his brother Harry. We hope that Harry knows a good thing when he sees it. Earl Griffin bequeaths to any weary junior his flivver. Ellen McCarl wills her contagious smile to Virginia Brown. May that quiet little lady appreciate it. James Zahniser and John Stowe leave their good times acquired by skipping periods. James Rupert wills some of his occasional hearty laughs. They are few and far between; Miss McClellan wishes they were fewer. Dick Vath leaves his habitual pipe, although he confesses that he'll miss it awfully. Clark McCalla gives up his bunch of keys, which have long been servicable as toys. Merle Ringer who is our sheik gives his much admired curls to anyone who shows himself worthy of so precious a treasure. Kippie Huey, our popular girl, leaves her popularity and numerous flirtations to Helen McLaughry. To the Juniors we leave the wonderful “Key of Knowledge,” with it they should become highly educated. We leave our class colors, the Blue and Gold to any class who desires to use them. The only condition is, that they cherish them as we have during our four years sojourn in Mercer High School. To one and all we leave good will and best wishes. In Witness Whereof, We, the Class of '28 above named, have hereunto subscribed our name and affixed our seal, this third day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred twenty-eight (1928). The Seniors of '28. I have signed, sealed, published and declared for the above named Senior class this document as and for its last Will and Testament. Catherine Hughes. Class of '29 TEACHERS MISS BESSIE MILLER MR. JAMES PATTERSON President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer ANDREW MASSON ELIZABETH OAKS GERALD PALMER CLASS COLORS—Red and White CLASS ROLL ARMSTRONG, LULA ADAMS, VIOLA BOWMAN. RUTH BROADBENT, ALBERT BROADBENT, EDITH BRAZEL. THELMA BYERS, FRANK COOK, MILDRED HOWARD, LESLIE INFIELD, MARY INFIELD, ESTHER INMAN, HARRY TONES ALLEN KING, EVA KING, PHILIP MASSON, ANDREW McCracken, donald McCullough, louis McWHIRTER, MILDRED McINTIRE, MILDRED MEADE, DOROTHEA MILLER, EUGENIA MOON, DELLA MOON, FLORENCE MOON, WALLACE OAKES, ELIZABETH PALMER, GERALD PATTERSON, MABEL RINAMON, EVELYN RINGER, MILDRED RODAWALT, LOUIS ROBS( IN. I i HI L SNYDER, THERESA STEWART, LOIS STEWART. MARY SPECHT, FRED WATSON, JOHN WILLIAMS, CHARLES HOWARD WOLBERT, THE JUNIOR CLASS HI-TIMES Class of '29 Wc are the Class of 1929. Pause, gentle reader—and Senior—and listen to this, our sad tale. Life, it is our firm conviction, is just one thing after another. We are inclined to this view, not only by the depressing lugubriousness of affairs in general, but also by the peculiar conditions attendant upon specific parts of our past history. In September 1925, we arrived at M. H. S. Our first two or three weeks were spent after the fashion of all new classes. Although we were sternley, puritanically determined to take the most optimistic view possible of our new school life, we failed dismally. All were leagued against us, or so it seemed. Our first great object was to organize a class club. This accomplished we moved forward with many class activities. In our Sophomore year we were saddened by the death of two of our class-mates, Thomas Urey and Robert Pyle. We had many class parties that year which were held at the homes of different members of the class. We terminated this year by a picnic to Conneaut Park. With renewed vigor we are entering our Junior activities. Our class is well represented in both athletic and literary activities. So far our class has made a very credible reputation. W e hope during our remaining year to preserve this reputation and make it even more renowned. Betty Oakes and Pat Patterson. HI TIMES CldSS of '30 G — TEACHERS MISS GLADYS SHOTT MISS ALMA WINTON President...............................................HARRY BLACK Vice President......................................WADE PATTERSON Secretary and Treasurer..........................MARY BELLE DUNCAN CLASS COLORS—Crimson and Gold .'sssr____'d ROLL ARMSTRONG, AVIS ARMSTRONG, GAYLORD AMY, LAURETTA ANDERSON, ORVAL ANDERSON, WALTER ALBERT, WILLIAM BLACK, HARRY BROWN, JOHN BROWN, VIRGINIA CARTER, ROBERT CLARK, IDA GRACE CRAWFORD, COREITA DRESH. WILLIAM DUNCAN, MARY BELL FETTF.ROLF, CLARABELLE GAULT. CRAIG HUEY. MARTHA HUEY, HOMER JEWELL, TWILA JOHNSON, EMORY JOHNSON, DUDLEY JUNKIN, JERRY JUNKIN, TOM KIRBY, RUTH KOHLER. WILLIAM MASSON, PAUL McWilliams, corinda McCALLA, JOHN McCELLAN, GORDAN NORTH, HAROLD RICHARDSON, WILLIAM RICHARDSON. JULIA RICKARD, HELEN RINGER, GUY ROBINSON, MARY RODGERS, HARRIETT SMITH. STANLEY STERRIT THOMPSON, HELEN TRUXALL, MAE BELLE WEBER, MILDRED WHIELDON, HELEN WILTING. EVA YARIAN, DOROTHY ZIGO, ALEXANDER THE SOPHOMORE CLASS HI-TIMES Class of '30 How all of us still remember the first day of our High School lives and every day of the first happy year. We thought that it was because we left the eighth grade in June that the world seemed so green but there were others who declared that it was because we were Freshies.” The first event in our Freshmen year was the election of class officers: President, Kitty Whieldon: Vice President, William Albert: and Secretary and Treasurer; Harry Black. The class colors decided upon were Crimson and Gold. During the year there were three more events of importance; the class Hallowe en party at the home of Emory Johnston, the sled load to Grove City, and the Class Picnic at Cascade Park. Even in our Freshmen year many of us started out to make a name for ourselves and every activity that admitted Freshmen found some of us in it. Our boys distinguished themselves by winning the inter-class championship of Mercer High in Basket Ball and were presented with a cup by the Chamber of Commerce. We all enjoyed our year as a Freshmen very much and were very loathe to find it at an end, although we greeted vacation with great joy. After we became accustomed to our newly acquired state of being Sophomores, we all got together in September 17th for the purpose of electing class officers. The results were: Harry Black, President; Wade Patterson, Vice President; and Mary Belle Duncan, Secretary and Treasurer. During the remainder of the year we had a Hallowe'en Party at the home of Harry Black, a sled load to Grove City, and a Class Picnic. Although, of course, our intelligence is not yet on a plane with that of the upper classmen, still, we give promise of turning out a most extraordinary class. This is manifested by the brilliance and originality of some of our members. Helen Rickard, Julia Richardson. HI -TIMES Class of ’31 TEACHERS MISS MARY ORR MISS ALICE GRAHAM President......................................HARRY MILLER Vice President.......................CHARLES MONTGOMERY Secretary and Treasurer...................BRUCE McCARTNEY CLASS COLORS- Blue and Red Albert, Andrew Miller, Harry Allen, Wendell Montgomery, Charles Anderson, Bud Nelson, Helen Anderson, Charles Nelson, Katherine Anderson, Winifred Neuroh, Ross Armour, Harry O'Mahony, Marlin Averill, Margurite Ramsey, Ralph Bennington, Ruth Patterson, Roberta Bowman, Mary Ringer, Sara Bone, Robert Robinson, Leonard Brown, Gerald Robinson, William Buxton, Margaret Shaw, Robert Byers, James Sheen, William Cousins, Weldon Smith, Gladys Crawford, Eleanor Snyder, Florence Davis, Elizabeth Swartz, Harold El ford, Eva Swartz, Alvin Feigert, Irene Steister, Mariel Filer, Frank Steingrabe, Christina Fitzgerald, Mary Swickard, Harold Flannery, Helen Thompson, Paul George, Jean Thompson, Dorothy Hartt, James Thompson, Myrtle Hause, Feme Trich, Allen Heath, James Urey, Mead Hogue, James Weber, Elsie Hoovler, Carl Weld, Alta Inman, Floyd Weller, Florine Janes, Martha Wiand, Leonard Loper, Robert Willis, Nevin Masters, Mabel Woods, Paul McCartney, Bruce Wylie, Ruth McCarl, Katheryn Woodward, Dorothy McWilliams, Mildred Yarian, Dorothy McLaughry, Helen Zahniser, Clifford Zahniser, Twila THE FRESHMAN CLASS I-TIMES Class of '31 It was in the fall of 1927 that we were admitted into the Mercer High School as a band of verdant Freshmen. At first we were very timid, but we gradually became accustomed to our new work. We hope to make Mercer High School proud of us in our literary, and athletic achievements. We aim to be a record-breaking class in everything we undertake. We have a number of representatives in the Mercer High School Orchestra, the football team and other student activities. We have had only one social function so far, a Hallowe'en party which was a memorable event to all Freshmen. We expect to have many more good times including a sled load and class picnic. At the end of the term we hope to have set a new record for future Freshmen to follow in our foot steps. Just watch us! Helen McLaughry, Helen Flannery. Student— SActivitie HI -TIMES Student Qouernment The class of '27 brought before the High School the idea of Student Govern' ment. It was thoroughly discussed among the students and the members of the Faculty. A committee was appointed to go before the different classes of the High School and explain the plan. A vote was then taken to see how many would be in favor of adopting this plan, resulting in a majority from each class. The Council is made up of three Seniors, two Juniors, one Sophomore, one Freshman and one Faculty member. Those elected were: Seniors, Robert Bartoo, Elizabeth Vath, Earl Hoovler and Edward Dillon; the Juniors, Donald Miller and Mable Nordrum; from the Sophomore class, Richard Vath; and from the Freshman class, Harry Black. The Faculty member has power to advise and instruct the council but has no vote. Student Government was adopted for the purpose of promoting a more democratic spirit among the students, to encourage and sponsor extra Curricular Activities and Athletics, to instill the idea of responsibility and democracy. The officers of the Council are: President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer and Sergeant-at-Arms. It is the duty cf the President to preside at all meetings of the organization and appoint committees not otherwise provided for. It is the duty of the Vice President to preside in the absence of the President. It is the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to record all proceedings of the Ciuncil, take charge of any financial matters and correspondence referred to him. It is the duty of the Sergeant-at-Arms to maintain order in the Council meeting. The Council has power to appoint monitors in each room, whose duty it is to aid the teacher in maintaining discipline. The Council considers all cases referred to it and acts accordingly. All proceedings and discussions of the Council are subject to the approval of the Faculty and School Authorities. Near the close of the school term, the members for the following year were elected by the majority from each class. They were as follows: Seniors Donald Miller, Merle Ringer and Mable Nordrum; Juniors, Phillip King and Richrad Vath, from the Sophomore class, Harry Black and from the Freshman class, Charles Montgomery. The new Council met and elected officers for the following year: President, Donald Miller; Vice President, Richard Vath; Secretary-Treasurer, Mable Nordrum and Sergeant-at-Arms, Phillip King. THE ST UDENT COUNCIL Mercer High School Orchestra The fall of 1927 opened for the Orchestra with seven of the members absent. Miss McLaughry interested the different rooms and five new members were added, making the number thirteen, two less than that of the previous year. The Orchestra has had many occasions to play this year. It played for the Commencement exercises on the evening that the class of 1927 graduated, but did not play again until this fall when it was reorganized and the new members taken in. Its first appearance with its new members was at the American Legion Benefit. It played for the Mercer-Sharon Literary Contest, and also for the Directors’ Convention. In the year of 1928, it played for the Mothers' Club. The success of the Orchestra is due largely to Miss McLaughry, who cooperates with the members and teachers in every way to make the Mercer High School Orchestra as fine as any other High School Orchestra in the county. MARY STEWART - TOM JUNKIN I ORVAL ANDERSON HARRY BLACK HARRY MILLER ALENE ALLISON ' ALLAN TRICH i donald McCracken ( WALTER ANDERSON STANLEY SMITH - - WILLIAM ALBERT Piano..................... Violin - Trumpets Trombones -Tuba Drums - Director—MISS MARY McLAUGHRY HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA The Senior Play The Senior Class of Mercer High School, this year presented the third annual play, The Art of Being Bored, was presented in the assembly room of the Court House on March 22nd and 23rd at 8:00 o’clock on each night. The Art of Being Bored was well received by the people of Mercer and of the surounding districts. There were many compliments given to the actors and to the nlay as a whole. The cast and the instructor showed real perseverence and intelligence in the preparation of the play, all of which are necessary in the producing of a real play. The success of the clay was also assured by the other members of the class. The tickets were counted in bundles of twenty which were given to volunteers, who were assigned to canvass the different parts of Mercer. There were also four senior girls assigned the task of selling candy, furnished by themselves and other members of the class which produced a satisfactory profit. Th is shews what a class can do by perseverence and co-operation and we, the Senior Class are very proud of the success of the play and hope that if there is a class in the future which decides to present a play that, it too, will be a success. c_ SENIOR PLAY—“THE ART OF BEING BORED CAST The Dutchess The Countess Roger Suzanne -Lucy -Paul Raymond Jeanne Raymond Bellar -Frances -Mrs. de London Saint Reault Mrs. Arriego Toulon nier - Eunice McMillan - Mable Sharlowe - Merle Ringer - - Mary Huey - Marian Broadbent James Rupert - Margerette Moore William Whieldon - James Barnes Evengeline O’Mahony Oscar Francisco Mable Nordrum - - William Miller HI-TIMES jBlbg HI -TIMES fe High School Literary Actiuities On December 16, two well-trained teams from Mercer and Sharon, met in a Music-Literary contest. Two teams from each High School participated, one in the Assembly Room of the Court House at Mercer, the other in the Sharon High School Auditorium. This contest resulted in a victory for Sharon with a score of 12-18, Mercer winning at Mercer, but losing at Sharon. Both performances were well attended which shows a growing interest in interscholastic literary activities. By this contest much literary ability has been revealed, and should be appreciated by our High School. Our representatives were: Debate - Eunice McMillan, Helen McLaughry Helen Whieldon, Julia Richardson Essay - - - - - Kitty Snyder, Viola Adams Extemporaneous Speaking - - - Merle Ringer, David Lewis Recitation - Margarcttc Moore, Marybelle Pollock, Anna McWilliams Oration.....................................James Rupert, Oscar Francisco Declamation.............................Craig Gault, John O'Mahony Vocal..............................Mabel Sharlow, Marybelle Pollock Piano..............................Harriett Rogers, Mabel Patterson We the Class of '28 wish our High School great success in future literary contests. Hi Times Staff (Tn SK - S Editor-iri'Chief—Donald C. Miller Advertising Editor—Bill Whieldon Business Manager—Merle Ringer Art Editor—Evangeline O'Mahony Sport Editor ' Richard Vath Humor Editor ' Orton Bowman Faculty Editor Mary Huey Alumni Editor .......................Mary McLaughry Senior Editor...............................Eunice McMillan Class Poem...................................................Earl Griffin Class Historian.............................Margarette Moore Snapshot Editor.............................Marian Broadbent Prophesy Writers........................Kitty Snyder, Ethel Wylie Class Will....................................Catherine Hughes Senior Play.................................................James Rupert Calendar............................................David Lewis HI 'TIMES fa InteivClass Champions The Junior Class started at the first of the year by dropping a lot of games. They seemed to be followed by a jinx the firt half as they did not win very many games. They came back in the last half and dropped only one game on their schedule. This one to the Seniors. The Juniors easily won the second half and entered the play-off for seasons championship. The Sophomores won the first half but did not seem to have the real punch when the play-off was staged. The Juniors wen the first of a three-game series for the championship and Chamber of Commerce trophy cup. The Sophomores who were champions last year came through and won the second game. The third game was played and a very nice crowd turned out. In this game the former champs could not show enough stuff and the Juniors came out on the big end of a 21 to 7 score. The team was captained by Donald McCracken who proved to be a dangerous man at forward. Charles Williams filled the other forward position and proved himself worthy. Andy Masson held down the pivot position and kept the other centers on their toes at all times. The guard positions were held down very ably by Frank Byers and Louis McCullough. These guards proved dangerous on both offensive and defensive work and counted well in all the victories. The substitutes, Harry Inman, Allen Jones and Louis Rodewalt, when called upon always gave their best and played some nice basketball. The team was coached by Albert Broadbent who was captain of varsity team. Each game was attended by a large crowd and a great deal of enthusiasm was shown. The success of the games was due in a large part to the good sportsmanship and the fine spirit between the fans and the players. We hope that in the years to come that they can have as good an inter-class schedule as we have had this year. LINE-UP Donald McCracken Charles Williams Andy Masson -Frank Byers Louis McCullough SUBSTITUTES Forward Forward Center Guard Guard Harry Inman Allen Jones -Louis Rodewalt - Center Forward - Guard INTER-CLASS CHAMPS Junior-Senior Banquet of 1G27 'V SSK T'vJ On the evening of May 13, 1927, regardless of the superstitions that are connected with that date, a most enjoyable evening was spent in the I. O. O. F. hall. The Seniors were the guests of the Juniors at a magnificent banquet. A wonderful repast was set before the two classes consisting of: Fruit Cocktail Escalloped Potatoes Baked Corn Chicken Salad Rolls Cake and Ice Cream Demi Tasse After which the lights were snapped off, leaving the yellow glow of the candles remaining.. Out of this soft, mellow glow our President, Billy Whieldon, arose and delivered the welcome address. Blair Richardson, President of the Senior Class responded. Miss Graham and Miss Whieldon of the Faculty and Misses Vanatta and Byers of the Senior Class gave excellent toasts. When this program was completed the remainder of the evening was spent in playing cards and dancing. We can truthfully say that a very enjoyable evening was had by everyone including the Juniors, Faculty and the honored Seniors. Margarette Moore, Merle Ringer. HI-TIMES Mercer High School Alumni News S'-- The Annual Alumni banquet of Mercer High School was held in the Social Circle Hall, Friday night, June 3, 1927. The banquet, which preceeded the dance was a very delicious one. Edwin Moon was re-elected president of the Alumni Association, at the business meeting following the banquet. Mrs. W. G. Buchanon, vice president; Mrs. Lenora Morrison as secretary and treasurer. These officers have performed their duties well in the last few years and there was no hesitation in re-electing them for the coming year. The president extended a welcome to the class of 1927, which was responded to by their president, Blair Richardson. The business meeting adjourned, and dancing followed. Music was furnished by the Troubador Orchestra of Greenville. The Alumni Association is looking forward to a larger and better banquet to welcome the class of 1928 HI-TIMES Commencement Exercises OF THE Euening of June 3rd, 1928 EIGHT O'CLOCK y.il’S INVOCATION Eunice McMillan CLASS SONG -CATHERINE HUGHES EVANGELINE O'MAHONEY GERTRUDE MILLER MABEL SHARLOW JAMES RUPERT . . . . DONALD MILLER -MARYBELLE POLLOCK RICHARD VATH KITTY SNYDER - - - - The Evolution of Light - ' - � One More Song - The Community Center ' - - - - Class Pictures - - The Golden Rule in Business ........................Vocal Solo - • Patriotism in Times of Peace - - - - - Saxophone Solo - - • Our Home Town - - - - - Donor - • - - ' Valedictory Presentation of Diplomas President of Board HI TIMES fl ) Football 1927 Lives of foot hall men remind us, They can leave their names in blood, And departing leave behind them, Half their faces in the mud. We sing of Mercer heroes who, as far as comparative scores, have yet to be defeated. When the white flag is run up, when every spark of life is gone, then do we look surrender in the face. So long as life remains in our bodies, just so long will we strive to place the “Blue and White upon the highest pinnacle of success. The boys started to practice about the middle of September but could not get a coach, so captain Stowe got his team together and were ready for their schedule. On October 1 they went to Sandy Lake. The team put up a good fight in the first half but fell down in the second half to be defeated by the score of 25-0. On the next Friday they played at Hickory and lost by the score of 6-0. They traveled to Bessemer the 15th to get the worst beating of the year. They never gave up hopes though, and played the Sharon Reserves in Mercer on November 4, and beat them by the score 6-0. (Luck changed). Sharpsville Reserves then came to Mercer but beat us in our last game of the season. The same grit, the same fight, the same good team—but the same luck. FOOTBALL TEAM FOOT BALL PLAYERS Henry Zimmerman, End Paul Masson, End Andy Masson, Tackle Billy Whieldon, Tackle Bill Ricliardson, Guard James Zahniser, Guard Bud Montgomery, Center Albert Broadbent, Quarter Back John Stowe, Half Back James Bone, Half Back Charles Graham, Full Back Carlon Orr, Harry Black, Robert Carter, Substitutes OFFICERS—Captain, John Stowe, Manager, Henry Zimmerman The Q iris’ basketball Tedm ____________ The Girls' Basketball Team lost some of its players last year, and as a result several positions had to be filled by inexperienced players. This as every one knows has its draw backs. However the team showed a good deal of improvement, as the season progressed. The success of the team in bringing out the pep and spirit of our Mercer girls is due entirely to Miss Winton who although short of varsity material, and with only three veterans, constructed around this neucleus a team worthy of our praise. Our girls' have always had the name of being good sports and taking defeats as they came, with renewed resolutions to win the next game, and we hope that in years to come our girls team will maintain the same high standing as our girls of 1927 192S. SEASONS RECORD 1927-1928 Mercer - ' - 16 Fredonia - - ■ - 41 Mercer - - 12 Alumnae - - ' 22 Mercer - - 1 Grove City - - - 46 Mercer - - 7 Sandy Lake - - - 27 Mercer - - 19 New Wilmington ' 32 Mercer - - 11 Grove City - - - 21 Mercer - - 8 Stoneboro - - - 11 Mercer ' - 7 Sharpsville - - ' 20 Mercer - - 4 West Middlesex ' 30 Mercer - 14 Fredonia - - - - 3? Mercer - - 11 Sandy Lake - - - 13 Mercer - - 7 Stonboro - - 22 Mercer - - 12 West Middlesex - 24 Mercer - - 22 New Wilmington - 19 Mercer - - 10 Sharpsville - - - 22 Total 161 Total - - 385 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM 5— Coach—Miss Alma Win ton Manager Marian Reed Captain— Mable Nordrum Forwards— Marian Broadbent, Mabel Patterson, Helen McLanghrey Centers Mable Nordrum, Helen Whieldon Side Centers Theresa Snyder, Marian Reed, Sara Ringer Guards Eva King, Marybelle Pollock HI-TIMES boys' basketball G''— 1927-28 has proved a comparatively successful year in basketball for Mercer High School. The success of the year outshines the failures. With good use of his pen and a good faculty manager to help, Don. Miller secured a good schedule and proved a very competent manager. Clean, consistent basketball has been the praiseworthy endeavor of this year's team. With the experienced men: Broadbcnt, Bone, Stowe, Vath and the new material: Miller, Byers, Black, Richardson, Massan, Montgomery, Graham, Anderson and Patterson formed the nucleus for a peppy squad. v—?« c SEASONS RECORD 1927-28 Mercer - - - 25 Fredonia - - - 32 Mercer - - - 34 Alumni - - - 13 Mercer - - - 17 Sharon - - - - ; 23 Mercer - - - 14 Grove City - - - 49 Mercer - - - 8 Greenville - - - 34 Mercer - - - 15 Sandy Lake - - - 25 Mercer - - - 21 New Wilmington - 28 Mercer - - - 16 Grove City - - - 20 Mercer - - - 28 Stoneboro - - - - 21 Mercer - - - 14 Sharpsville - - - 39 Mercer - - - 23 West Middlesex - 28 Mercer - - - 14 Fredonia - - - - 21 Mercer - - - 36 Sandy Lake - - - 22 Mercer - - - 12 Stoneboro - - - 13 Mercer - - - 25 West Middlesex - 14 Mercer - - - 23 New Wilmington ' 17 Mercer - - - 18 Greenville - - 27 Mercer - - - 14 Sharpsville - - ' 46 G''—_______ BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Coach— Stanley H. Patterson Manager Donald Miller Captain—Albert Broadbent Forward Broadbent, Bone, Ringer, Richardson Centers Vath, Miller, Graham Guards- Masson, Montgomery, Stowe, Anderson, Byers, Black BASKETBALL TEAM The Senior Class basketball Team The inter-class basketball season again met with as much or more approval this year than last season. The custom was started last year by Coach Stanley Patterson and he is to be thanked by the Mercer people as well as the general student body for his fine work, as this sport has proved to admit many boys that would not be able to be on the varsity squad. As for the Seniors we can never thank the coach sufficiently for his good work. The Senior class team this year was practically the same that we had last year and everyone will remember that we almost won the Chamber of Commerce trophy cup, having to play off a tournament of several games with the first year boys, who won by a very slight margin. This year we reorganized and at the end of the first half were tied with our old rivals for first place, but the Sophomores won a final game by a small score thus giving them the championship of the first half, but nevertheless we retained good sportsmanship about it and were determined to win the last half. The last half this year was very unexpected as the Seniors won several straight games which in the end made them the winners of the last half. Although we did not win the cup either year, I really believe that we had a very good team and all of us worked together in good spirit. As we shall never again have a chance to attempt the winning of that wonderful cup, it is my wish and the wish of the entire Senior Class Team that it goes to the rightful winners and to the team that proves themselves to be the best sports. HI-TIMES Fauorite Sayings of Our Teachers « j kssc_■ � MISS McCLELLAN— Horrors . Pas du tout. MISS ORR—“You're beginning to show a little intelligence.” But, class, you’re just making it seem hard.” MISS MILLER—“It is such a lovely day, and I just know we are going to have a wonderful lesson. We had such a fine discussion in the other class.” MISS GRAHAM—“Class, do you think that's right? Allright. PROFESSOR CRAIG Are there any questions? “Is there anything you do not understand? MR. PATTERSON—“You must be quiet? MISS POWELL—“Boys take your own seats and be quiet or else get out. MISS SHOTT—“Any criticism? “I insist that you pay attention. MISS WINTON—“Look up your references.” At gym practice—“What! tired already!” Gertrude Miller, '28. MISS McLAUGHRY Now class, please be quiet. HI-TIMES IDhy Some Pupils Come to School Jim Z.—To skip school. Lorene B.—To laugh and cause confusion. Don M.—To be President of the Student Council and to administer the sentence. Jim B.—To excel in Math, and Science. Kip Huey—To drink milk and eat crackers. Eunice—Just because she has to. Catherine—To use her vamping powers on Miss McClellans' dear boys. Henry—So he can play Foot Ball. Oscar—To get “kicked out.” Alice—To sit and talk with Kitty. Jim Bone—To study Geometry. Bill W.—To read Evangeline. Earl—To show off his Ford. Erma—No reason. John S.—He doesn't come. Clark Me.—To get 50 in Chemistry. Alene A.—To annoy everybody. Mabel S.—To take charge of French Class. Dick V.—To sleep. James R.—Because he is Monitor. Anna McW.—So she can give criticism in Economics. John O'M. To be one of Miss McClellan's orators. Merle R. Because its some place to keep out of the rain. Orton B.—Just because. Charles G.—To read magazines. Irene B.—To watch how Big People do it. Marian B. To keep tab of Albert. Georgena Jones—To write notes. Margarettc M.—To be near Don. Gertrude M.—To get an education. Mabel N.—To talk to Mabel S. Mary Belle P.—To sing at Literary. Kitty Snyder To talk about Ed. Evelyn Wiand—She doesn't know herself. HI-TIMES JOKES c_ -)KK(5 _■ Miss Graham Orton, what arc Kangaroo Courts? Orton B.—Courts that hop around, I suppose. John S.—Miss Orr some boy hit me in the eye with a snow ball. Miss Orr John, either study here or in the office. John S.—Ah! I thought maybe I ought to go and sec the nurse. Stranger (Pointing to Vath) Do you know that fellow Broadbent. Al. B.—Sure, we sleep in the same Algebra class. Miss Orr (In Chemistry test) What is a Salt? (Observed on one paper) Salt is what you season “taters” with. Student (Who has asked to get a drink every day for several weeks) May 1 get a drink? Miss Whieldon- Why don't you bring a thermos bottle. Miss Graham- John, please discuss the life of Indians. John S.—If Indians lived in houses they would die. Jim Z. Isn’t this a queer-world we live in. When we were Freshmen we decided to have a feed, of course we all thought our-selves as being smart; but Miss Mapes was too smart for us, and gave us an hour in the detention room, which ended our feeds. While studying History the other day: Miss Graham— Who founded Carthage?” Helen Hughes (Being the only one who had studied her lesson)—“Cathage was founded by a physician (meaning Phoenician). Miss Miller- What arc Open door shops?” Clyde Winters—One where all the doors and windows are open. Miss Graham (In Economics) What docs the capitalist get? Orton B.—The most. Miss McClellan (to Senior Geometry class) - Don't learn this theorem- just know it. Miss Graham In some countries flowers are used for food, can anybody name one? Orton B.—Cauliflower. Miss McConnell-Mary, explain all you know about a fireless cooker. Mary H.—Well while you are able to go out the cook can be souping. Prof. Reisgan—What is combustion? Henry Z.—Combustion will bust but will not burn. HI-TIMES “JOKES” r £ SSKi ' j Talking about Locks of the U. S. and kind of mixed up, several disagreed upon how they worked. Miss Graham- -What kind of Locks are we talking about? Oscar F.— Yale”. M iss Orr James Barnes, just what are you laughing at? James—Oh, something funny. Miss Graham- What is the best remedy for divorces? Answer Given—Don't get married. Merle Ringer (Joking)—We'll go down to the Reznor and find the price of butter. Jim Rupert (Very earnestly)—Do they really sell butter down there? As Dick Vath and Kippie Huey were standing by the window arguing, they noticed a team of horses coming down the street: Kippie -Why can't we pull together like that team? Dick—We could if we had only one tongue between us. Miss McClellan—Define postulate. Clark McCalla—A geometric statement accepted without truth. Miss Miller—Lorene, will you count the absent pupils? Lorene—There are too many. Miss M.—Alright, those who are not here put up your hands. Mr. Patterson (On November 11 when the fire Siren blows) “Where's the fire?” Dick Vath—Why it’s Armistice Day, Professor. Miss Orr (In Test) What is an Acid? On Alcne’s paper—Opposite of a base. Miss Powell Name three kinds of cows. Bright Soph.—Jersey, Gurnsey, and Heiffer. What could the High School do without: Alb. Broadbent's No. 9 football jersey. Merle Ringer’s Permanent Wave. Three Musketeers Red Ford. Alene Allison's Ever Ready Smile. Dick Vath's Pipe. Professor Craig (to Soph, who had helped duck Frosh.)—What part did you take in this disgraceful stunt? 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