Merrillan High School - Radio Yearbook (Merrillan, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1922 volume:

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THE RADIO STAFF. 4 fue ' - A OOO i2nDlc3,.:-iiiff si DEDICATION To Those THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE FACULTY who have labored so excessively to make our school year a huge success, we, the class of 1922, dedicate this second volume of the Radio. if :Wg E -S,---N fr-iii-F -.ff,.+ E :A Q A DI CONTENTS EX LIBRIS CLASSES FOREWORD EDITORIALS DEDICATION LITERARY SNAP SHOTS ATHLETICS 'CONTENTS M CLUB RADIO STAFF HUMOR BOARD OF EDUCATION CALENDAR HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY ALUMNI GRADE FACULTY ADVERTISEMENTS 27 'gf' 'QTL ,few j THE RADIO STAFF Edltcr-in-Chief . . . . .Wm, Steinberg: Assistant Editor .......... ........,...... C harles Anger Business Manager .......... ................ V ictor Erickson Assistant Business Managers . . ...Irene Reichenbach, Carl Snyder Literary Manager .......... .................. H elen Crago Assistant Literary Managers . .. .... Ruth Martin, Alice Johnson Art Manager .............. .............. H arold Nielsen Senior Reporters .......... . . .Amelia Olson, Dorothy Stam Junior Reporters ..... . . .Agnes Granger, Celia Borger Sophomore Reporters . . . .... Cecil Helbling, Gladys Flood Freshmen Reporters . . . . . .Mary C-ile, Robert Porter Faculty Advisor .... ............. V . V. Goss 42-? Hi2E C6Qi:-'s,J:.-lj Board of Education J. H. STIEHL Director RAY E. C ILE Clerk M. P. CANNON Treasurer K le,-KL QE .-:- - -ra-as L?.:L fx ll X -R. c.cc l2BRl?l,0.-Qfggiglisf-rail High School Faculty V. V. Goss Supervising Principal MABEL P. ANDERSON Domestic Science MRS. V. MORTELL Assisstant Principal MARGARET TUCKWOOD Commercial X ,-. N i Vx 1 ---sv it ' ' --1 -r ..,'E '- - ik, ,Y if new Pearl Biesecker Mildred Kelly Ella Mongan . . Cora Benson . . Ruby Matz .. Grade Faculty Seventh and Eighth . . . . .Fifth and Sixth . . . . .Fourth and Fifth . . . .Second and Third . . .First and Second ff--,fy -is -rue v5g,,- 12150: 0:2-,ivgj X urumewglem in K. If D UDDDD The Senior Class AMELIA OLSON Hpeggyil ' COMMERCIAL COURSE Literary Digest Club 3-4. Literary So- ciety 3-4. Commercial Contest 3-4. Class Vice President 3. Senior Class Reporter for Radio 4. Class Play 4. Thesis: Alfred Tennyson. A wcrker yet always ready to have a good t'me. A JOHN DICKINSEN Jack ENGLISH COURSE , Literary Digest Club 3-4. Literary Society 3-4. Class Play 4, Thesis: The Development of Steam Power. Little said is soonest mended. DOROTHY STAM Dith. COMMERCIAL COURSE V Literary Digest Club 3-4, Literary Society 3-4, Annual Staff 4. Class Play 4. Thesis: William Shakespeare. Silence is the mother of Truth. , , , .. f- 'rl-Dc -'-7f,..-- .--fx lx X ?,3v.,,' --Q., -.-- ff -V- 'L HELEN CRAGO uBing.0H COMMERCIAL COURSE Declamatory 3-4. Girls Glee Club 3. Literary Disrcst Club 3-4. Literary Soci- ety 3-4. M Club 4. Literary Manager cf Radio 4. Class Play 4. Commercial Contest 4. Validictorian, Thesis: Helen Keller. Talking is one of the fine arts. VICTOR ERICKSON Clvicfl COMMERCIAL COURSE Literary Digest Club- 3-4. Literary Society 3-4. Class President 3. Hi Y 3-4. Class Reporter for Radio 3. Business Manager of Radio 4. Class Play 3-4. Thesis: Men who succeed. Never mind the expenses, we have lots of them. RUTH MARTIN Babe Ruth COMMERCIAL COURSE Literary Digest Club 3-4. Literary Society 3-4, Assistant Literary Manager of Radiol 4. Class Play 4. Thesis: Florence Nightingale. Oh what a joy it is to be in love. ., I - - A ,A A Mew. C.. i-. .....-,.,-.,........,.LL- ,. , fs, H.,-5 -ra-ac '5f.,.f- - X N- lf 3: ,Ph w.o.i.f:11fai1t-fl-fl?-fijygl WILLIAM STEINBERG E-ill. ENGLISH 'COURSE Literary Digest Club 3-4. Literary Society 3-4. Class Treasurer 3, Basket Ball 3-4. Baseball 2. HM Club 4. Editor of Radio 4. Hi Y 3-4. Class Play 2-3-4, - Thesis: 'The Development of Printing. , Who deserves well, needs not another's if praise? r IRENE REICHENBACH , Johnny , COMMERCIAL COURSE Declamatory 3. Debating' 3. Literary i Digest Club 3-4. Literary Society 3-4. V HM Club 4. Assistant Business Manager X of Radio 4. Class President 4. Organ- - ization's Section of Radio 4, Class Play 4. 4,-Q - Commercial Contest 3-4. 2 Thesis: History of the Opera. HA smile on her face is the reflection ef the feeling in her heart. HAROLD NIELSEN Niel. COMMERCIAL COURSE Literary Diaest Club 3-4. Literary Society 3-4, Class Secretary 3. Baseball 3. Hi Y 3-4. Art Manager for Radio - 3-4. M Club 4. Class Play 4. Saluti- torian, U - U Thesis: Nineteenth Century Carica- S ture. U A worker who gets results. twat . fee 'ff-.fc -. -1-1 lznblofffiali SENIOR CLASS POE M William, in his very ambitious way, Will surely be a great leader some day. Victor, who often appears to be working, Deceives the teachers-and may be lurking. Irene, a very petite and dainty one, Constantly works until she has won. Helen, in her bright 'and Winsome way, Gets her lessons between moments of play. Harold, our cartoonist, eagerly touches the line, To make us appear exceedingly fine. John, a professor some day will be, Solving the mysteries of electricity, Ruth, who is ever mild but true, Conscientiously does well, what there is to do. Dorothy, a tall and stately lass, Says, Oh, Benjamin, here I am at last. Amelia, the author of this poem, Will remember the class where'er she reams, -AMELIA OLSON. SENIOR CLASS PROPHESY It was in June, 1951, and I was seated on a park bench in Washington, D. C. I happened to pick up a newspaper which read in big headlines, John Dickenson appointed Secretary of Agriculture to new Cabinet. I was surprised to think that a familiar name should be in the President's Cabinet. I read further on and found that he was from Wisconsin. I called on him and found it to be the old school- mate of :maine who had gradually become famous and had secured this position because of his capability. We talked over old acquaintances. He hesitated in telling me that he was still a bachelor but he told me that he was in hopes. I asked how and he told me that he was corresponding with a lady through a Matrimonial Agency which was conducted by Amelia. Olson, John informed me that he was to make a trip to Palm Beach the following day and asked me to go along with him. We left Washington the following morning. At Charleston a man got on the train and sat directly across the aisle from us, He had a long beard. He seemed to attract our attention by the way he talked with another man sitting in front of him. After telling the man of many of the experiences in the west we asked him from what part of the west he came. He informed us that he was Victor Erickson. After he had been graduated from High School in Central Wisconsin he had come to Charleston and worked on the docks, had earned enough money and now had a company of his own. We arrived in Palm Beach that night and went to an Opera to see Helen Crago featuring in a pantomine, After the performance was over we went to congratulate Helen and found that Ruth Martin and Amelia Olson were there already. Ruth had married the owner of the largest bathing beach in the city and invited us all to stay with her for the night. In a few minutes her chauffeur was there and we were riding to her home in a large car. The next morning John and I were surprised to find that an old pal of ours from Merrillan was the owner of the beach. A few hours later a large car drove up to the home and from it came Bill Steinberg and Harold Nielson. Bill was editor of the Palm Beach News and Harold was the special cartoonist for the paper, The paper had been established now for twenty years and those fellows had been with the company all the time. A reporter had reported the party the night before. But where had John gone? A few minutes later John came in with Alrnelia and Irene Reichenbach, John had been carrying on a. correspondence with Irene all this time and knew nothing of it. Irene had had misfortune with her first husband and was ready to settle down again after she had worked several years as 9, nurse in a local hospital. - That night a real party was enjoyed at the Palml Beach home and the next morning Irene, John, Victor and I returned home to Charleston and Washington. When John arrived hf.-me he remarked, At last I have a good Secretary. a,,,x.,,g N , T96 -T-'gif' If X -2 maui SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1922, do hereby solemnly bequeath the honored name of Seniors to the Juniors, that they may carry on and uphold the good spirit of Merrillan High School and B2. To the Sophofmores we leave our quiet, studious ways, with the proviso that they do as we have done--Cherish them well and bequeath them to the cless that needs them most, To the Freshmen we bestow the Senior Dignity, and advise them to always remember the old adage: Oh, would some power the gift to gae us, 'To see ourselves as others see us, It would from many a blunder free us, And ftc-lish notions. To Alice Johnson we leave Victor Erickson's ability to bluff through Physics Class. To Freckles Grey we will John Dickensen's quiet, methodical habits. 'To Louise Erickson we leave Ruth Martin's giggle, May she strive long and hard to accomplish it well. . To Charles Anger we leave William Steinberg's fine qualities of leadership and his ability as Editor of the Radio, 'To Bohemlel Bohac we will Dorothy Stam's smile to be used only in came of emergency. To Shorty Lee we give Helen Crago's willingness to help others work Algebra. 'To Ernest Stark we bequeath Harold Neilson's artistic abilities. To Harold Woodard we leave our individual and collective liking for Basket Ball to be added to his own love for fair-play. 'To Celia Borger We leave the task of helping Charlie Anger find his Maw, To the Riders of Vengeance we bequeath the safe, sane attributes of each Senior and bid them remember that the days of feuds are o'er, 'To Gladys Flood we leave Amelia Olson's poetic ability to add to that which she already possesses. To Agnes Granger we leave a hair from each Senior to be made into a wig and comlbed as often as she wishes to practice hair-dressing: To Marzella Helbling we leave M of Ruth Martin's hairnets to save daily demands on her pocketbook. 'To Clair Gregory, Helen Porter, and Wanda Ragolski we bequeath Amelia Olson's typing ability, to be divided equally among' the three, h To George Larson we give Victor Erickson's hair to be used as a spotlight on is car. To Carl Snyder and Lawrence McKivett we leave the united acrobatic and agile abilities of the Seniors to aid them in discussing WooHe Birds on sleigh rides. 'To Pearl Woodard we leave Irene Reichenbach's love for hard study. To the Faculty we bequeath our good will, and deepest gratitude for their invaluable help and good, counsel. To the School Board we give our sincere thanks for their co-operation and interest in the progress of Merrillan High School. ' To each pupil and teacher we bequeath the memory of many happy days Spent in earnest endeavor to draw nearer that ever beckoning goal Perfection We hereby testify that this is the last will and testamlent of the Class of '22 Thereunto we affix our names this tenth day of April, A, D. 1922, ' AMELIA OLSON DOROTHY STAM RUTH MARTIN IRENE REICHENBACH HELEN CRAGO WILLIAM STEINBERG HAROLD NEILSEN JOHN DICKENSEN VICTOR ERICKSON H. E. C. '22. fb z'5'i5n':6TfL..a.fQi21i The Junior Class CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT-Celia Berger. VICE-PRESIDENT-kWanda Rogalski, SECRETARY AND TREASURER-Agnes Granger. CLASS ROLL Marzella Helbling- Claire Gregory Alice Johnson Ernest Stark Louise Erickson George Larson Lenora Rhoades Floyd Bowen Bohumil Bohac Chas, Anger THE JUNIOJRS VACATION This scene took place at Palm Beach, where many of the High School people Lf several schools we1'e spending their Vacation. Among' them, seated on the ground. were five girls of the Merrlllan High Scho Jl. They were talking' about the good times they were having. These girls were: Alice Johnson, Agnes Granger, Celia Berger, Mauella Helbling' and Lenora Rhodes. Presently they saw two girls coming' toward them with smiling faces. Who do you suppose those two girls are, asked Alice, Why they are coming' toward us, exclaimed Celia. Hello, girls, don't you know us? I hope we haven't changed so since last year. Well, if it isn't Louise Erickson and Wanda Rogolskif' ' When did you come, and won't you stay with us at our apartment? Thank you girls, that would be just great, was the rep-ly, Wanda and Louise sat down, and the conversation drifted to the coming- Senior year. Many plans were made for parties and other forms of enjoyment. On our way down here, we met Claire Gregory and Charles Anger. They were at the Yellowstone National Park,.and we learned from them that they were on their way up North to spend their vacation hunting and fishing. Have any of you girls heard from Merrillan lately? inquired Louise. 'Why, yes, Agnes you received a letter today didn't you? Yes, I received a letter from home stating that George Larson was going to Chicago, to attend an electric school, during his vacation. Also that Floyd Bowen Bohumil Bohac and Ernest Stark were touring' the United States. ' Well, girls, we should consider ourselves as lucky to be members of the same class and to have seen so many interesting' parts of the United States. But the most wonderful thing of all is to know that at the opening' of School we will be Seniors, -AGNES GRANGER - f ff N 1 X.. N h' t 'S9 tikv' X +L, 'Q-f f , K --f- '- The Sophomore Class CLASS 'OFFICERS PRESIDENT-Harvey Nielsen. VICE-PRESIDENT-Cecil Helbling. SECRETARY AND TREASURER-Ma1'jOI'iC Stahl. CLASS ROLL Gladys Flood Christena Broufka Beatrix Sprague George Lee Cecil Helbling Carl Snyder Dorothea Sielaff Frank Gray Elsie Hanel Raymond Beede Elenora Bates HZTVCY Ni9lSOH Marjorie Stam Florence Simmonson Lovetta Preston SOPHOMORE GOSS IP Who can that be coming up the walk? Her face looks familiar. Well, I declare, it is Elsie Hanel. I might have known some one would come when I had so much to do. Oh well, she'll just have to take things as they are and be satisfied. The woman smoothed h.er hair and gown, picked up a few things on the Hoor, and went to the door to meet her visitor. Why hello, Elsie. Bless your soul! How did you ever get way out here? Come right in. My, but you look young. You haven't changed much since we went to school together, Those were the good old days, I wish they were back. We used to have so much fun. Sakos alive! we didn't realize it then, as we should have. Let me see-how many were there in our class? There was Frank Grey, Marjorie Stam, Cecil Helbling, Raymond Beede, Harvey Neilsen, Beatrix Sprague, Florence Simonson, George Lee, Eleanora Bates, Christina Borufka, Dorothea Sie- loif, Carl Snyder, Lovetta Preston, you and I. That miakes sixteen, and a jolly bunch too. I wonder what's become of them. I suppose Marjorie is a cartoonist, and Lovetta a skilled farmer. You remember how crazy those boys used to act, don't you? Thev surely did think they were cute. It seems that Frank Grey just couldn't keep stillf They were all good basket ball players, and they used to have some pretty good games so that makes up for other things. The girls had good times also, especially when we tallied in D, S. Class. Do you remember how we used to talk of' books, movies, and te ghost stories. Do you remember how Dorothea would jiggle her specks and say 'don't you know?' How about that favo1'ite saying of yours, 'and they like that?' Do you 1'ecall the little story Miss Tuckwood told you to break you of the habit? It didn't seem to do any good though, That reminds me of Frank Grey saying, every time if- 'ef fa: Q A DI 0,16 111- I rl anything happened 'Now don't look at me, I'm not the guilty one. Do you remember how Carl Snyder talked? You would think he had travel- ed the world over, for whenever we mentioned any particular place or ancient battle, he had been there some time or other and he would start to tell of his adventure. If he hadn't been there, his 'Pa' had. One day when we were talking of cane sugar' 'Shorty' here !' Well, I guess we did alright, for Frank and Eleanora couldn't sit still, Raymond would lose his temper and the boys the basket, ball. Isn't that enough to raise cane? 'They was s ow. What! you have to go already? Oh dear, I'm sorry, anything yet. Come again, Elsie, so we can have another talk about Good bye. SOPHOMORE CLASS POEM A stands for anyone doing what's good Anything that a Sophomore would. B stands for Beatrix, very Well known That never liked to be left alone. C stands for Christina, and Carl, too, Also for Cecil, who never feels blue. D stands for Dorothea, young and free Always as happy as she could be, for Elsie, fair and sweet Elenora, prim and neat, for Florence, clever and wise E stands Also for F stands F stands for Frank, who groans and sighs. for Gladys, who wrote this poem, G stands Also for George who never will roamf. H stands for Harvey, great he'l1 be, His name will live in History. I is for the interest we have in our work And for the lessons We never shirk. J stands for justice, and other things too, That a willing' class of Sophomores do. K stands for the kindness we show to all, If we're kind and true, we'll never fall. L stands for Lovetta, with love in her name, Her love and h.er kindness are always the same. M stands for Marjorie, the girl with the smile, Who was willing to help some one all the while. N stands for the neatness the Sophomores possess In their grace and manner and even their dress. O stands for order, as well as obey, We do what is right-In the right way. P stands for perfect, which no-one can be, But we're nearing perfection as you shall see. Q stands for the quizzes a teacher will spring On any poor little innocent thing, R stands for Raymond, a promising lad, Who never was known to be very bad, S stands for Sophomores, of them I tell Things.that are great, but true as well. U stands for usefulness, I'l1 tell you some day, How we make ourselves useful in every way. V stands for virtue, but please tell me What Stands for W, X. Y and Z? said that 'We raise cane would quarrel, Beatrix broke the window with couldn't say our class we haven't said hardly those Sophomore days. By GLADYS FLOOD fc- L, . are Tae f-54, H7 , ' N 'Sig L71 as CESHCICZQ J.-.-'..saD,.l The Freshman Class President-Frederick Williams. CLASS OFFICERS Vice President-Lawrence McKevitt. Secretary and Treasurer-Harold Woodard. CLASS ROLL Albert Dickenson Annie Bates Bernice Conley Cecil Bowen Clarence Mattson Eunice Johnson Frederick Williams Harold Woodard Joe Rude Lawrence McKevitt Margaret Johnson Mary Gile Maybelle Frizzelle Miller Olin Nona Graf Pearl Woodard Ray Jacobson Robert Porter Ruby Williams ,vs . 531- -ref to L! s Yi:-ff RADlO:ef1 NAME Harold Woodard Cecil Bowen J oc Rude Clarence Mattson Ray Jacobson Frederick Williams Albert Dickinson Lawrence Mclievitt Mary Gile Miller Olin Pearl Vlfoodard Bernice Conley Ruby Williams Maybelle Frizzelle Annie Bates Eunice Johnsen Nona Graf Margaret Jchnson Rcbert Porter AMBITION be popular be an opera star dye his hair ' serve ladies be silent be an orator be popular with ladies be a bachelor be a political leader be cute be a basket ball star be a small blonde be tall and slim be teacher's pet be domestic science teacher be marriage performer be sweet and foolish be a teacher be a famous jockey AND IS w liked cn basket ball team farmer boy, red headed. a lonely boy. always talking, progressing. bashful. quite busy. well liked. more so. an enthusiastic rather dark. corpulent. E ? capable. quite prim, class model. noisy. fan owner of Shetland pony W Y i ! A-rf '95 4212 fs- A- -4 1-5:-A .-!2n.l2.1o::a THE SCHOOL YEAR As the school year draws to a close it is with great satisfaction that we may review the past year and learn of the many activities in which our students have taken an active part. November twenty-fourth a delegation of boys, Charles Anger, Harold and Harvey Nielsen, Will Steinberg, Ernest Stark, and a member of the board of educa- tion, Mr. Gile, represented our boys at the State Older Boys' Conference, held at Milwaukee. This was a very interesting as well as educational conference and each member was greatly benefited by the lectures given there. A meeting of a similar natu1'e was held at Neillsville, April 22-23. The Merrillan baseball team played Neillsville team Saturday 22nd, The Literary Digest Club was organized in September. The members com- prised the English III and IV classes. The literary Digest was the weekly magazine used on Friday afternoon, A chairman was appointed at each meeting thereby enabling each student to fill the office as chairman of a meeting. A secretary was elected for four consecutive meetings. This proved to be a very instructive part of the class work, The Literary Society held meetings every two weeks. Celia Berger acted as secretary and the chairman was appointed for each program. Tiiere was a deep interest taken in the work which was shown by the presentation of the different numbers, as debates, readings, editorials and current topics. The declamatory and oratorical contest was held at Merrillan, April 5th, A goodly number of boys and girls entered, making the work more interesting and letting us realize how alert they were to grasp the opportunity of securing this training. Out of town judges decided Carl Snyder, lst place, Claire Gregory, 2nd. Pearl Woodard lst place, Helen Crago, 2nd. Those four people represented our school at the League Contest April 14th, at Humbird. The M Club, which was organized in March, is a club open to all people who have won a letter in athletics or contest work. There are now fourteen members: William. Steinberg, Frank Grey, Raymond Beede, Carl Snyder, Harold and Harvey Nielsen, Harold Woodard, Claire Gregory, George Lee, Charles Anger, Lawrence lVIcKevitt, Irene Reichenbach, Pearl Woodard and Helen Crago, The basket ball season was one of the most successful seasons for our boys. Harold Woodard, captain, proved to be a very capable leader. Good spirit and clean team work prevailed throughout the entire season, The boys played fourteen games and were victorious in twelve. The basket ball tournament at Fairchild included eight high schools. Merrillan was awarded third place. With the loss of only one Senior, William Steinberg, from the team, Merrillan's prospects are bright for a very successful season next year. The boys are out on baseball practice every day and are making rapid progress in that line. ' A new feature presents itself this year. A track meet was held at Humbird ks- N, 1 'af lsliaz Replica:-c May 12, including the same high schools as were scheduled in the basket ball tourna- ment. 'There was the 100 yard dash, 220, 440, M mile, one mile relay, and discus throw, high jump and running board jump. We were represented in all these units of the track meet. The typing and shorthand contest was April 29th at Black River Falls, Two representatives from each High School in this district competed for places. The winners went to the State Contest at Whitewater, May Sth. Our representatives were: Irene Reichenbach and Helen Crago, Shorthand, Irene Reichenbach and Amelia Olson, 'Typing IV, and Helen Crago and Alice Johnson from Typing III class. The Domestic Science Department held a Food Exhibit April 14th. They also had a Style Show May 19th. The dresses and work in sewing were on display. We feel the added interest and betterment in the work of each individual through those school activities. It is to be hoped the succeeding classes keep ever alive the good work which has been in progress and imiprove in every line. To the out going Seniors, whose work has been very commendable, we shall anxiously await their future advancement and recall the words of one of our noted Americans, Education is a better safeguard to liberty than the standing army. -MRS. MORTELL. Contributed by the County Nurse The care of the individual family and com-munity health is the first and most patriotic duty of a citizen. . 1 , Health is the born rights of every child, If you ask the man in the street why education is valuable, the probability is that he will tell you that it will help to earn his living. Many opportunities are open to the man who has had some special training that would never be chered to one illiterate, or with very limited education. This bread and butter aim is regarded by most people the important aim in education, Happiness is thought by others to be even a greater goal, Education enables one to enjoy a larger world of books, art and nurture that would otherwise be unknown. Great teachers and writers on education have looked upon morality as one of its foremost aims. They agree that no matter what the fruits of any educational system, it must prove a failure unless it produces moral men and women. Within the last few decades we have heard much about education fitting the individual to be useful as a member of society. This broad purpose is being referred to more and more as good citizenship, and citizenship is made to include almlost every other aim we have mentioned. This we believe to be necessary of every worthy ambition and achievement. It is the foundation of all big aims in education. Health is necessary in making a living. To make one's way in the world, to provide against want, to be independent of others, means that one needs to approach his work with enthusiasm, skill and energy, This is impossible unless the individual is at high standard of physical and mental efficiency. Many manufacturing firms make a careful physical examlination of their prospective employee. So many accidents on railroads have, been due to the defective eyesight of engineers that now all candidates for such positions are required to pass certain eye tests, Many normal schools admit only those students who pass a standard physical examination. Every year it is becoming increasingly difficult for those in poor health to enter the profes- sions and vocations for which the financial reward is greatest. No matter what work is attemrpted, ill health is always a handicap. The larger number of pupils who fail in their school work because of illness is sufficient evidence of the value of health in getting knowledge. An enormous amount of evidence proves that decayed teeth, malnutrition, eye strain, and unfavorable home and school conditions interfere materially with the mental development of children. Health makes for a higher morality. Not everybody who is healthy is honest or charitable, but anyone who stops for a moment will realize that his lmioral life is likely to have a better tone when in better health. The bad colds tends to make one more irritable and unjust to his fellows. He is more likely to say unjust words find fault and do unkind acts. We have many cases in our state who have criminal tendencies which have proven to be due to abnormal physical conditions, Health is 12 5'i5l'5E-'19-..f.Eil conducive to happiness. Few will dispute the statement that no matter how successf ful or prosperous one may be, happiness and ill health seldom occur together. Health is necessary for the highest degree of individual or national success, and is also the cornerstone of good citizenship, A ,man can do little for himself and his fellow men unless he has normal physical powers. Health makes for individuals and social welfare, happiness and prosperity. Health education should be the first work of the school. Reading, writing and arithmetic have always been considered as the essentials in every educational program, but these are really of secondary importance. Of what use are those tools if one is incapitiated through ill health, Mental efficiency depends on normal bodily conditions. Since health is not only the foundaton of skill but also of happiness and success and the other Virtues that belong to good citizenship, it should be the first aim of the school. What doth it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own health? Any school that neglects the instruction and training of its pupils in the getting and maintaining of health has not true vision of its real func- tion in society, it is building its house upon sand. It is the aim of health teaching to train every child in those habits of life which are essential tothe best possible physical development that they may enjoy life to its verv fullest. Sincerely, EDYTHE BROCKWAY R. N. NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Last fall some new playground equipment was placed on the school grounds, a new giant stride, swings and tetter-todders, Now when one goes past the school grounds before or after school, and during recess periods, one can see a merry group of young folks enjoying themselves to the fullest extent. This has been something of need to the school for some time and vou can nlready notice the change of atmosphere around the school building. There is a smile on every child's face as they do not have to amuse themselves oy fighting and rough and tumble games but can go out onto thc swing and other equipment and enjoy good clean fun. A WOQRD OF 'THANKS To the students of the Mcrrillan High School, the Alumni, the Advertisers, and the purchasers of this volume, the staff wishes to exoress their sincere thanks for the help they have given to make this book possible. We hone that this book will be a credit to the Merrillan High School and that its publication will continue throughout its existence. If it were not for the co-operation of the student bodv. advertisers, alufnvni, and all who assisted the Radio staff in their work, this book would not have been possible. 'To the students of the Merrillan High School we wish to see the continuation of this annual and hone that each successive edition will be as large and as good, if not better, than this edition. FATHERS' AND SONS' BANQUET The second Annual Fathers' and Sons' Banquet was held on the evening of December 30th, 1921. Supper was served by the Ladies Aid Society in the basement of the church, after which a number of talks were given. The main address was given by Honorable Merlin Hull, of Black River Falls. Mr, Hull's address was a big feature of the evening. After the supper the crowd adjourned to the Gem 'Theatre where two games of indoor baseball took place. one between the fats and the leans, the other between the town team and the High. School, The fats and the High School were victorious. The evening's entertainment was proclaimed by all a most profitable and enjoyable one. ' ,., J, ,,.x, NQDQV tiff -54:-'L id Y- ll .-sis? QPDIOT-'5-f-ff SENIOR CLASS PLAY When a feller needs a friend, he needs one and needs one badly, this is what the seniors thought when they selected the play- When A Feller Needs A Friend. Trials and tribulations came to us as they come to every senior, they even found Way into the theme of the class playg however, as every play turns out right, so ours. did, and in the end we found ourselves cleared of everytljng and found our friend in the heart of the play. The play was peppy from beginning to end. 'COMMERCIAL CONTEST The Commercial Contest was held at Merrillan, April 26th, 1921. The two entering for Senior shorthand and typewriting were Nellie Pierce and Lillian Olson. Pauline Martin took part in the penmanship contest. Amelia Olson and Irene Reichenbach represented the Juniors in typewriting. W This year the schools compete at Black River Falls, each. school entering is practicing her representatives a great deal, and a close contest is expected, The contestants from our school are-Amelia. Olson and Irene Reichenbach for Senior typewriting, Helen Crago and Irene Reichenbach for Senior shorthand. Alice Johnson and Helen Crago will enter the Junior typewriting. The Radio goes to press too early to announce the final winners at the district contest but We all hope that our contestants make a showing for our school and that they may go to Whitewater for the state meet. ORATORY AND DECLAMATORY The GHZM Oratcry and Declarnatory League Contest was held at Humbird on April 14, The schools represented were Humbird, Granton, Merrillan and Hixton. Declamations Orationg The Soul of the Violin. The Spirit of Gettysburg' Penrod, The Little Gentleman. The Worth of the Jew. How Junny Changed Her Mind. A Message to Garcia. Bill Smith. Character. Ole Mistis An Appeal for Armenia, The Red Disk Open Door for China. Helene Thamre Work, A Condition of Success. Laddie America and the World. Humbird won first place in both contests and Carl Snyder took second place in the oratorical contest with his oration A Message to Garcia. Pearl Woodard also took second place with the declamation Bill Smith. . i x9' .THE QL 5 -f- -are Qnologff- ,o g . .e ff T -'T 'ii aiii-f ll i HUCKLEBERRY FINN AND TOM SAWYER THE SECOND. Bobby Burns and Tim McGree had just finished reading the books of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. It had taken much hard labor on their parts to do this for neither of theimi enjoyed reading when the outdoor world called Spring The boys had reached the class in school where book reports were required which was the cause of their reading these books. To be able to more clearly understand the effect of the books on these boys we must have some idea of their natures. Bobby was a Scotchman, a light haired, slow, good natured lad, willing' to follow the lead of his pal Tim. The name Tim McGree tells exactly what Tim was. He was an Irishman from tip to toe, red hair, freckles, bright blue eyes, rosy cheeks, and lips that could smile in the most engaging manner imaginable or set in a straight line plainly showing a fighting spirit, He was quick and active, always thinking of new ideas for the amusement of the gang With these qualities he was naturally a favorite with the boys, though they feared his quick fists that were so- handy when his Irish temper rose, With these two natures to deal with we can readily see that the effect on Tiim was more spontaneous. He immediately outlined a plan to put these books into action with the gang acting the parts. Much explaining was necessary to make Bobby grasp the idea but when he did he went willingly to work to further the plans. The first part of their plan was to get the gang together and let them in on it as they said. This was easily done as boys always wish for new and exciting entertainment. Tivm had heard the Ladies Aid Society conduct a meeting at his mother's one day and since this time had conducted the gangs meetings on this principle. It always worked out for the beginning but before many minutes the meeting was changed to merely a boys' gathering. Today, 'Tim arose and called the meeting to order in a very solemn tone. After the business of the meeting was dealt with fthe same routine of business was repeated at each meetingj Tiimr rose and proudly commenced outlining his plan to the other members of the club. 'The plans were as follows: During the next two weeks each fellow was to earn money in any possible way he could, submit it to the treasurer of the club, toward defraying expenses for a camping trip. As Middleford was situated on the bank of a river smany of the boys parents or brothers owned boats, They would borrow these boats, Tim further stated, some morning, just as the sun rose, and taking their provisions, unknown to their parents, leave for a camping trip up the river. Hofw easy this all sounded to the excited but well pleased boys, little thinking what the result might be. 'The next two weeks were a great puzzle to the boys' parents. Why the boys in town were so anxious to do errands was talked over between their mothers and fathers again and again. But no one held the key to the puzzle but the boys, and they said nothing, So the two weeks passed by and at last the long looked for morning arrived. The night before each boy had made a list of things which he was to purchase, the ,,,.g - , if- T96 '-Sr.:-fl lf .4-Z ri l?hD.lQi.-Els, people then thinking they were making them for their mothers. These bundles were taken down to one of the boat houses and packed away in the boats so all would be in readiness the next morning. Such a variety of ways the boys had of leaving' the house in the vmlorning, but all arrived safely and unnoticed, Nearly all the boys knew how to row and they were soon on their way. But none of them had had any practice in rowing long distances and soon became tired. After they had travelled what seemed to them a very long distance they decided this was far enough, In reality they had only gone about three miles from home. They pulled the boats up on the shore and prepard to settle. Then they discovered the first thing they had forgotten was a tent. What were they to sleep under? Tim sat down and thought hard. At last springing to his feet, he exclaimed, V Say fellows, in some book or other I read that they made thelm out of pine needles, Let's try itf' Bobby looked perplexed. How could they do that? he said, ain't large enough. Gee! was the reply, you ca.n't ever see what I mean. I mean the pine branches, Come on fellows and let's make theml right away. As they had usually followed Tim's leadership they did so now, and in not such a long a time as you would expect, the shelters were finished, There were six boys in the crowd, four besides Tim and Bobby, and four shelters were constructed. By the time this task was finished the sun was high in the heavens and the boys remembered they had had no breakfast. One built a fire and the rest unloaded the boats storing things away in the fourth tent. All their provisions were canned foods and on commencing to cook breakfast they learned the second thing was for- gotten was utensils to cook in. The only remaining way was to leave the food in the cans and heat it that way. 3 After a consultation they decided that they wanted beans for breakfast. Bobby insisted that they open the cans before heating but Tim was of another mind and so they were not opened. On heating, the cans commenced to swell. At last they Were taken from the fire to prevent bursting. Anyway, remarked Tim, we've got more beans than when we cooked them for just look at them cans puff. Grabbing a can opener Tim started for the cans. They were hot and very hard to hold, 'Tim commenced talking as he prepared to open the cans. Say is the coffee done? fThey had remembered a coffee potl. It smells good but looks awful funny. Gee! this is hot!-fand demonstrated the fact by quickly dropping the canj. Well here goes for the first -Bang! The first, can was opened but in an unexpected manner. Tim, while talking, had thrust the can opener into the can and the steam, in trying to escape, blew beans all over him, The can turned a complete somersault in the air and came down landing in the coffeepot with a splash. Bobby was stirring the coHee and consequently he was drenched with hot coffee and informed the rest of the fact by howling from the burns received from the hot liquid. Some time was spent in cleaning up the two boys while Bo-bby still gave frequent announcements that burns were no joke. In the meantime both the coffee and beans had cooled and no further danger was to be had from them. After eating the boys lightly rinsed off their dishes in the river, stacked them in a pile and sat down to decide what to do next Johnny Wash liked to fuss around flowers and decided he was going into the woods until dinner. Tim and Leo Amundson stated that they were going swimming, Bobby thought he would fish and see what he could catch for dinner as his burns were still too painful to jump around much, Harold Brown or Stubby, as he is better known, and StuH'y, the cup and saucer, were going hunting to try out their new guns that they had brought with them. Stubby obtained his nickname from his height, and Stuffy from his circumference and appetite. Thus all their plans setied, they parted for the miorning. The morning passed on with the silence broken now and then by the call of a bird or a splash from the point where Bobby was fishing. The air, losing the cool- ness of the morning, merged into the blazing heat of a summer day, It became so V -X. - ' ' C 'LT' - Z1 's.- - W. - Q- 1 Wi- V 'T fi r 4. r- warm at last that Bobby put up his fishing tackle and with three little fish returned to camp. His burns were now a blister and the heaxof the day made they feel Worse than they really were, so Bobby crawled in the sh e of one of the shelters and proceeded to go to sleep. Bobby slept on and at last awakening discovered that Johnny Wash had returned to camp and was merrily decorating the roofs of the shelters with vines which he had brought from the woods. While he was doing this, Stubby and Stuffy returned having shot nothing. .Stubby had fallen, and in doing so had embedded a stone in the palm of his hand. He sat down and tried to get the stone out with his jack-knife, but after working a long time and not being able to extract it, he gave up and tied a handkerchief around his hand, Everyone was hungry but no one wished to cook anything, as it was so hot. They thought they could eat cold vegetables as well as Warm. Going to their provision tent they examined the cans and found to their horror that Leo, in buying the goods, had ordered all beans. Cans and cans of' beans were stacked in that tent. How could they stand to live on beans during the whole camping trip? Bringing out several of the cans, Johnny opened them. Bobby said he would cook the fish he had caught if they found something to fry them in, Stuffy reached acrc-ss and handed Bobby the coffee pot. Dump out the coffee and use this, he said, we havcn't anything else but guess you can crowd them fish in the bottom of the pot. Bobby tried it and as the fish were very small, found they would squeeze in. While Bobby was cooking the fish and the others were fixing the cans of beans, Tim and Leo appeared. There was a very uncomfortable look on their faces but they said nothing. They sat down and looked straight ahead, When all was ready 'Tim and Leo were told to coinre and get their grub Stubby found that he knew very little about eating with his left hand and had some difficulty in performing' this feat. Bobbv still did not feel very well and ate little, but that which he did not eat, Stuffy made up by eating. 'Tim and' Leo were very hungry, but sat very still and straight while eating. Johnny thought this funny and leaned over to look at the back of their necks. 'They were one big blister from sunburn, No wonder the boys sat straight. They had been swimming in the sun until it became too hot and never thought of the consequences. Everyone was tired, and leaving their dishes scattered around, lay down in the shade and went to sleep. 'The hours sped by and yet they slept. While they were sleeping two men appeared, looked at the boys, smiled, nodded their heads, and went away, At last the boys awoke, one after another, The sun was going down in a cloud of crimson glory. 'That meant only one thing to them, supper and bed. But who felt like eating. As Stuffy was the only guilty one, he was left to find what he could. The other boys either sat and talked or wandered around on the bank of the river. It could plainly be seen that they were thinking of hcrrie. Darkness fell fast and the boys went to their tents, The camp settled down and soon no sound was heard except the- chirp of a cricket and the occasional snap of the dying' fire. After a couple of hours this peace was broken by a dull roar in the west. It died away but soon resounded again in the night air. Gradually these peals of warning sounded nearer and nearer, louder and louder! Sharp streaks of' lightning played on the western horizon, The dull moan of a fretful wind sounded through the neighboring pines. This moan came and died away. coming again and again until it reached a shriek. The leaves, as if tired of the cold damp ground, rose in the air in waves and Went to mieet the clouds, falling again before they reached their apparent goal. The stars disappeared one by one until they were all blotted out as if a heavy black curtain had been drawn across'thc sky. Louder and nearer sounded the thunder, more often the lightning played across the skv, the wind became a shrieking demon bent on the destruction of the world. And thus the storm arrived. 5 Such a world confronted the boys when they woke in the night! Tim cried out above the wind and told the boys to take their blankets and come over to their shelter. In an instant the six boys were huddled together in one tent. The wind shrieked and screamed louder than evcr it seemed. It had now gained such headway that it was able to lift objects. This fact was soon learned, ',,,,gs, T96 '5f.::, fe .emi 2: RADIO:- - Y -ll --Y - ---V v -3-k...,.,,,-4.-. for the boughs on the shelter began sailing and sliding off, 'They knew that when the rain came they would be drenched. They thought rapidly of a place to gain shelter from the rain. Tim suddenly jumped to his feet. The boats! the boats! come cn! 'Tear out the seats and turn theimn over. Bring the blankets! Before he finished speaking he was running tsward the boats. 'They had brought three, and each two took one. Hastily knocking out the seats they spread the blankets on the ground, lay down on them and pulled the boats over them. As they were on a slope they propped up the lower end to let in enough air to breathe. They were scarcely settled when the rain came. First large drops fell, then increasing in number until the world was turned white with the sheet of falling rain. The wind shrieked and blew' as if it was trying to drown out the thunder, the thunder tumbled and roared, occasionally giving forth a peal that shook the groundg the lightning flashed so brightly that it blinded the eyes for an instantg and in the distance could be heard the falling of trees, hit by lightning or blown over by the force of the wind. Again and again the boys had to hold tight to the boats to prevent their being turned over by the wind. Th.e water, running down the slope, crept under the blankets and in a few minutes they were wet with cold. Then how the boys wished they were home in their warm beds. After what seemed hours, the storm: abated and went rolling majestically to the east. Flashes of lightning still rent the heavens but the thunder died down to a faint roar and then a murmur in the eastern sky. The wind had fallen until there was but a faint breeze. The sky was becoming a faint gray and above the clouds in the east, a rim of pink could be distinguished. Dawn was coming. The boys clarnsbered clumsily out from under their boats, cold, hungry, and homesick. The blankets were wet, the matches were wet, and no fire could be built: all their food was destroyed and the cans were scattered around. 'The hateful beans had survived the storm, but who wanted them? The six boys huddled together in a bunch until the day broke, then hastily piling their things in the boats they started for home. The beans were left behind! An hour later the six boys stole into their homies, cold and wet, The pantries were raided upon, then six little boys went to bed, wiser than when last there. -ALICE J. JOHNSON. THE TALE OF A SINGER One night when the rain was falling in torrents a young girl with golden hair and large blue eyes walked wearily along the street in the suburbs of Chicago. She turned into a walk which led to a little weather-beaten shack where a, tiny light gleamed through the window. She had been looking for work all day, but her attempts had failed and she was tired and hungry. She ascended the two wooden steps and rapped softly on the door, a short, fat, pleasant looking Irish woman opening it, Could I get supper and a nights lodging here? asked Betty, I am too tired to go any farther. ' Sur'n I'll be given ye suppur, ye poor swate little darlint, said the woman as she led the girl to the fire so she could dry herself. 'Two little boys sat on the hearth playing with the cat. Thim am moine two little bie's and ye niver sane the loikes of thim in old Irland. Pat, the youngest, is the viry loikes of his fither from the top o' his head to the ind of his toe. Be warmin yersilf darlint while I be gitten ye a bit of supper. The woman set a lunch on the table for her which consisted of two fried cakes, a good supply of bread, butter and coffee. While the girl is eating her supper we will peep into the history of these two people. Betty Ardington was the daughter of an English General and her mother had been one of the beautiful society women of London. Two years before the birth of Betty, they came to Boston. They lived there until Betty was seventeen and then moved to Chicago where they were both killed in a street car accident soon after they moved there. When her father's affairs were settled there were only a few dollars left for Betty so this is how it happens we find her wandering the streets looking for work. Mrs. Flannigan lived on Seawell street where she took in washings and did any ., -,jr x, , 'Q '35 '?7f-0 C -'L-. 1un-- kind of work she could get to earn her daily bread. Her husband had died when her boys were babies, leaving her nothing to support them with so she had to do washings. Betty spent the night with Mrs. Flannigan and after having a good rest she again resumed her search for work, When Betty left she tsld her that she would come back and see hor soon and if she had found work she would pay her twice the price for her kindness. Sur'n ye'll find work, encouraged the good woman. She bid farewell to the boys and left the house with tears of gratitude in her eyes. She walked down the street with bowed head, and knew not where she was gc-ing. As she turned to cross the street she was suddenly struck and she knew no more until she awoke one morning with the sun streaming through the window in a beaut'ful white bedroom in which she lay. It seemed to her at first that she was back in her old home in Boston but yet the room was much different. What makes me so sore and weak, she asked her- self, Oh, I remember, I was hit. I .must be in a hospital, she concluded. She heard people passing by her door talking in low voices so she could not hear what they were saying. Soon an elderly lady entered the room, smiled at Betty and asked, How do you feel? Oh, w-where am I? she stammercd. You are here in my house where you must stay in bed until you are well, replied the woman kindly. How are you feeling? Just tired and sore, I can't remember what has happened. So the woumian told her how her son had struck her the morning before on Washington Street and had brought her to his home. She told her how anxious they had all been over her. She said that when she was stronger she should tell her the story of her life. Betty was made to lay in bed for two days, although she wanted to get up very much. She told Mrs. Anderson all about herself and begged her to let her get up so she could find work. ' You just lay there until you feel perfectly well and then we shall see about that, she warned her. So Betty felt perfectly content to lie there, On the third day she was allowed to get up. In the evening the family gathered in the parlor. 'There were Mr, and Mrs. Anderson and their son Philip, the one who had struck Betty. He was very anxious about her and was overjoyed to see her with them in the roomy parlor. He admired her very much, her sweet low voice, her golden hair, and those large grave eyes quite fascinated him. Mr. Philip sat down at the piano to play for his parents, as he usually did at this hour, and they begged Betty to sing. The piece was sad and dreamy and Betty's sweet low voice was soft and thrilling. Mr, and Mrs. Anderson sat spell bound as if by enchantment. When they had finished Mr. Anderson broke out, By George, that's a wonderful voice, that voice alone could .make you a fortunate girl. Do you think so? faltered Betty. I guess I do! If you promise to let me get you teachers you will be on the stage in a year. Betty was very excited. If she only could repay Mrs. Flannigan. She had always desired to become a singer. But if I should fail, how could I repay you? she asked. as if she feared his answer, That don't worry me, I have every confidence that you will. It will be worth three times the price just to have you here while being trained so you can sing to me. So Betty consented to stay with them and take lessons from a singing master. She progressed very rapidly. Within a year she was offered the leading part in the Opera Loinghren. She was to appear June 10. Mrs. Flaunigan while calling on one of her neighbors, read the article. Her heart beat high as she read on. It was the same girl who had stayed with her almost a year ago. She showed it to her neighbor. Be Gorray, and it am de same child that stayed wid me that noight, I knew she'd be mor-in a shou lass. Oh Patrick but I do be goin to hear dat. The evening of June tenth Betty was very much excited. This was the night in which she would fail or succeed. 'The first act of the play was only a luke warm applause and Betty began to fear she was making a failure. She put every ounce of purpose she had in her A,,,,l,fs-,x foe '.-13,3 K if !Ml!Lfkff,,.- --1' work. By the end of the second act the people were applauding warmly and by the end of the third act the applause was deafening, In the audience a pair of brown eyes watched her in every move. They belonged to Philip. Another pair of eyes shining with excitement were Mrs. Flannigan's, 'Sur'n she is thc purtiest sight I ever saw, she said to her oldest son. At the end of the play Betty went down to talk with her friend. She greeted Mrs. Flannigan and Went on to Philip. You did just splendid, Betty. Tell 'mle who was that woman who sat ahead of me. She kept talking to her son about you all the time and was overjoyed with the play. Oh that was Mrs. Flanniganj' and Betty told him about the widow. We will have a little home with Mrs. Flannigan as a house keeper, won't we, Betty. Please say yes, dear. So Mrs, Flannigan came to keep house for Mr. and Mrs. Philip Anderson. She brought her two lads also and her saying was- Ye niver seen the loike o' thim in old Ireland. -GLADYS FLOOD. THE PANAMA CANAL A History Theme The first realization of a Panama Canal came forth, when, in May 1878, Lieutenant N. B. Wyse, Governor of Columbia, granted' exclusive permission and rights to any one caring to build the canal. A delegation of Engineers, among them Engineers from United States, met at an International Congress in Paris in May, 1879, to discuss the proposition. Ferdinand De Lissips, of France, was persuaded to take charge and after a two weeks discussion, a sea level canal was decided upon. In order to carry the project through in a business like way, the Compagne Universal du Canal Inter-oceanique de Panama was formed, with de Lissips at its head. 'The company purchased the Wyse concession for 10,000,000 Francs and active preliminary work was begun. The plan provided for a canal 19.5 feet in depth having a bottom width of 72 feet, involving an excavation of 157,000,000 cubic yards of earth and rock. De Lissips estimated the cost at S127,000,000 and the time cf construction at eight years. Both estimates were far below those of the Inter- national Congress, Work was begun in 1881 but in a short time it could be seen that the estimates had been absurdly lcw, In order to keep up interest in the project and to obtain money, the most heartless graft and bribery was resorted to. After an investigation by the Tribunal Civil de La Seine, the company was considered bankrupt, S1,300,000,- 000 francs having been spent while the assets amounted to only 700,000,000 and only a small part of the work had been finished. A liquidator was appointed and after several fruitless attempts succeeded in organizing the Panama Company, with a capital of about S13,000,000, the Colombian Government owning about 50,000 shares All assets of the old company were turned over to the new commission composed of ten engineers, representing United States, England, France and Germany, who met in November, 1899, and decided in favor of continuing the work. They reported the canal as being about two-fifths complete and that it would take about ten years to finish it. The new company, however, did not fare as Well as expected. In 1899 President McKinley was authorized to appoint a commission of eminent Engineers to investigate the entire project of a Panama Canal. After an extensive investigation the commission decided a canal possible. Soon after the Panama Company offered to sell its entire holdings to tha United States Government for S40,000,000. After debates in Congress the president was given permission to purchase the Ccmpany's holdings, in the event that the cost of construction would not exceed S145,000,000. After due investigation as to the validity of the Company and diplomatic negotiations carried out for fl concession from Colombia, United .States purchased the Coiupany's holdings. Due to differences -af opinion, as to the route of the canal, Congress prevented any work being done before the fifty-seventh Congress adjourned. In an extra session of two weeks, Congress adopted a treaty in which it was agreed that the U. S. was to pay Columbia the sum of 310,000,000 in cash for rights and an annuity of 5250,000, being a compromise between the United States and Colombia in the price respectively offered and demanded. Due to this treaty United e gg, Y, k 1- foe: -'L-ig,-L ' 4, 1' --T? Qnbloe.-...-f States was given exclusive rights in the Canal Zone and a lease of one hundred years with the privilege of a renewal. The treaty further provided for strict neutrality in the zone. If any trouble arose Colombia was to furnish the necessary troops for protection. The treaty also provided a number of small clauses, the most important of which was that of free usage of the canal. Trouble ensued in the Colombian Senate. Time and again the treaty came up for ratification only to be refused. The district of Panama, under Colombian control, became disgusted with the Colombian Government in its dealingslwith the treaty, revolted, and on November 4, 1903, declared itself an independent republic. Due to an old treaty, the United States had the power of maintaining free transit over the Isthmus of Panama. .Acting upon this right President Roosevelt had troops landed to prevent interference on the part of Colombia with Panama. The new Republic was formally recognized by the United States on November 13, 1903 and a treaty was drawn up on November 18. Under this treaty United States guarantees the freedom of Panama. Panama in turn, granted the Canal Zone to United States. The Zone is a strip of land ten miles wide, five miles on either side of the canal. U. S. was given the Zone provided she did not include the cities of Panama and Colon in the strip. She was also given complete control over the Zone. For the Zone, Panama was to be given the same as was offered Colombia. After tactful diplomacy had been employed, United States secured exclusive rights for building a canal and a commission was appointed to take charge of the proposition. The Commission, consisting of seven members, proved very inefficient and was recalled in favor of a commission consisting of three members that had been appointed by the president after considerable trouble with Congress. The commis- sion was divided into three departments, namely, the Sanitation and Government department, under the supervision of Charles E. Mongoon, the Construction depart- ment in charge of John F. Wallace and the Financing, Purchasing and Supervision of the Panama railroad department, under Theodore P. Shonts. Shortly after the organization of the commission, Engineer Wallace resigned. Nothing specific in construction could be done until Congress had decided on the plan of the Canal, 'The important question of sanitation also arose. In fact nothing in the line of construction could be done until some method of sanita- tion had been perfected. Under Colonel Gorgas this method was soon perfected and the Zone was soon in a healthful condition. Labor was also an obstacle in the Way of construction. Negroes and Chinamen, although not as efficient as white men, were employed to a large extent to overcome this hindrance. 'The government of the Zone was in the hands of the president of the United States. A governor was appointed with power to appoint a judge, who was to have full control of the judicial affairs of the Zone. The laws of the Zone were not dis- tributed any more than possible so as to maintain the goo-cl will of the natives. After minor details had been done away with, Congress voted on the route of the Canal, finally deciding on the Panama route. 'The principle advantages of this route were the existence of good harbors on either end and that the Panama Railway followed the route almost continuously making it possible to save time and money. This route according to estimates, would cost about 351,300,000 -less than the Nicaragua route, an item in itself guaranteeing the Panama route, 'The route was also shorter. contained less rock and mountains and would need less number of locks and would take twelve hours to navigate it whereby it would take about thi1'ty-three hours for the other route. The present commission, consisting of seven members, was created by Congress in 1904. A Board of Consulting Engineers was appointed by President Roosevelt in September, 1905. This Board voted in favor of a sea-level canal but on recom- mendation of a lock canal the decision of the Board was handed to Congress as being for locks. In May, 1906, Congress also voted in favor of the lock plan. The route of the Canal is practically that of the Panama Railway and is about forty nine miles in length. It has six twin locks, three in a series in an earth dam at Gatun, each having a lift of over twenty eight feet, and three on the Pacific side at Pedro Miguel and Miroflores, about six miles from the Pacific. The summit level is formed by the Gatun Lake, eighty five feet above ocean tide. The Locks have a usable length of nine hundred feet and a usable width of ninety five feet, The ,.x,T,w, pair- T156 -Ss:-4 Kgs liligllw Qnbnocsffesff. c Ll minimum depth is forty feet, the total excavation about 100,000,000 cubic yards and the cost about S190,000,000. General Geo, W. G-oeihals was the Engineer in charge. HAROLD NIELSEN. THE SOPHOMORES They say we are Sophomores, what does it mean? We're no longer Freshmen, so timid and green. We'll soon be Juniors, so big and proud, But now we are Sophomores, noisy and loud, We'll some day be Seniors, ,modest and wise, Who sit there so brightly and laugh at our sighs. Some day we'll be like them, how long, We can't tell, But now we are Sophomores, we know very well. We'll be what we are, we can't help it you know, So we'll be jolly Sophomores, wherever we go, Our hearts will be light, and our hopes very high, For we are all Sophomores, and that explains why. -GLADYS FLOOD, '24, HGYPS IANA A Tale of R0many. Old Bill lit the big light, and Hashed it over the huge expanse of water. The lake gleamed as if the light-house lamp was the sun, sending its brilliant rays over the rippling surface. 'Then he drew his chair closer to his yearly visitors, and began his story. The lamp-light flickered on his calm, weather-beaten features, long white beard, and huge form, then danced over the figures of his listeners, a tall, slender lad of sixteen, and a dainty, little girl of twelve. Her bright eyes were fastened on his face, she leaned slightly forward in her chair. Old Bill glanced out at the calm water, straightened himself up in his chair, and continued his strange story. Somewhere, far to the east cf the setting sun, lies the small country of Ronianyg its high mountains completely isolating the tiny territory from the civil- ized, conventional countries of the West, its picturesque fancies closely treasured inside those faithful, guarding walls. Among the hills, the soft gleam of glowing cainpfires, ihe rich voices of the dark maids of the East, and the melody of mandolins, all combine to make a wonderful fairyland. Here one walks hand in hand with Ro- mance, Adveziture is predominant, and Love reigns supreme. For centuries the race of Ramone had ruled the strange war like tribe of the hills. Now the last descendant had died, only Gypsiana, Mystery Girl, and adopt- ed daughter of Ramone XII was left to govern the tribe of Zullah. Tall, slender and dark, endowed with the graceful beauty of the East, she had long been a favorite with the tribe, dancing and singing, lighthearted and gay. Like blinding darkness upon her girlhood had come the depth of Ramone, the only father she had ever known. A war with a rival tribe, a cold dead form, much grief and sorrow, and a gentle voice explaining her great loss, these were blended indistinctly in the girl's me'm.ory.- Ramone had been able tc tell her very little of her parentageg ' he had found her a laughing beautiful baby, by the side of a dead Gypsy man, and dying woman, far away in the Hills of Sherone. Take her, poor Jeane Gypsianaf' were the last words the woman ever uttered, How he had brought her to his camp, and made her his adopted daughter, his bright-eyed Gypsiana, was a tale oft told around the brilliant gleam of the camp iire. The moon shone down on her, lighting the dusky hair and vivacious face: caressing those beautiful shadowy features which half-proclaimed her of Gypsy blood, She was dancing quickly, gracefully to the wild music. Faster, faster she whirled, her very soul in the rhythm of' the song. In the dark shadows lurking near the fire sat the players, each singing gayly to the melody of his flying fingers, One of the tribe sat apart from all the rest, his tall figure lying at ease, his ,f -., L ,lim -rl-ie 'I-Z:-3 I , f l2hDlO.:Tff'r . black eyes never losing for an instant the graceful movements of the Mystery Girl on whom his gaze was centered. This Philippe was handsomme in a wild, dashing sort of style. His sleek, black hair, pearly teeth, and lythe figure made him a favorite with all the women of the tribe, with one exception-Gypsiana-and she was the one creature in the world he desired for his own. Her quick laughter, and ready words, her very distance from him by rights of position and caste, made him 1311 to take her from the rest, and keep her apart from them forever. Philippe, he heard a soft voice close to his ear, do you not think Gypsiana is wonderful? He looked around and saw Delilah, a dark glowing beauty close at his side. Yes, he answered slowly, in the beautiful language of Romany, I do think Gypsiana is wonderful. And Philippe, continued the dusky beauty, if one step would make her your own, would you not take that step? He turned quickly, grasped her by the shoulders and shook her relentlessly. What do you mean? he asked hoarsely. Delilah laughed softly. Answer me, he breathed, increasing his pressure till she winced with a1n. p Just this, she replied, jerking herself loose from his hold, and glancing con- temptuously at Gypsiana dancing so daintily in the moonlight, entirely unaware of the strange talk of which she was the subject. In three days the Sacriago Coach passes through Alaira. New is your chance, Get the men of the trible together without her knowledge. Rob the coach, kidnap her, and take the zmoney, thereby letting the wrath of the tribe fall on her absent head. My share is half of what you get. Take your share and go away forever with your Wonder. The expressive eyes half closed, the red lips curled derisively. The plan is fine, Philippe said thoughtfully. But tell me, Delilah, why do you hate her so? Hate her! Delilah gripped her hands tight. I could kill her, the innocent, doll-faced favorite, taking the love of everybody, stealing the adoration of my Stephane, and .... The sentence was never finished, for I, in my ragged sailor-suit, stumbled into the light of the fire. A Harvard graduate, and a football hero, I had longed for new arts to explore, new fields to conquer. Adventure had always appealed to me, so I had shipped as second mate on the good ship Wyoming She stranded on the rocks of a Southern seacoast, and I had saved myself from the wreck, and had floated for hours on some loose spars, Stumbling through the wilderness, half-dead, I had perceived the glow of a camp-fire, and with the cunning of the starved, I crept up on it, determined to fight for food, to kill for the right to exist. I gasped as I came closer to the picturesque, unreal scene, spread before my eyes like a mighty panorama, and heard the plot against the ruler of this veritable fairyland. Then, not able any longer to stand the pangs of hunger, I stumbled, and half fell, close to the fire, at the feet of the amazed Gypsiana. I felt something soft under my head, I was held up and given food and drink. Then I knew no more. When I Woke up I was in a large, beautifully decorated cave, and the Mystery Girl was bending over me. He paused reminiscently, the lamplight throwing soft shadows on his rugged face. The little girl leaned forward and touched him gently on the knee, bringing him back from his cruise on the Sea of Memories. And then, Grandpa, she urged softly. Tell us the rest. Was she kidnapped? What became of the coach? The old man smiled indulgently, and slowly continued his story. z'She placed her soft hand on my hot head, and murmured soothing words. For me, it was a case of love at first sight, and I determined to save her from that tricky scheming Gypsy. I told her of the plot against her, and bade her send a trusted man to warn the Sacriago Coach. After she had done this we talked of many things, of her life and of mine. She showed me the only treasure Ramofne had found on her, a beautiful engraved locket with the initials J. L. on it, and a wo1nan's face inside. Looking into Gypsiana's eyes, it was impossible to believe her of Gypsy blood, one of a wild, roving tribe, I soon persuaded her to leave her Vagabond life, and go North with me. We slipped out late one night, were married in a, little village near the border of Romany, and caught a ship for America. My Gypsiana became lf Q'i25'i5 the Mother of your Mama, and I became a sailor. After cash trip I returned home to see my beautiful wife, and my tiny daughter Leona. I Little by little I saw a change creep- over Gypsiana, She grew thin and pale. I gave up my sea-life, and settled here, where I could always be with her, and also because she loved the lamp-glow over the lake, the only reminder of the camp-firs in her distant Rcimany. Then, one day she got very sick. The doctor called it by a strange long name, but I knew that taking my Darling from her mountain home and trans- planting her in a strange, civilized country, was the cause of her illness. I d d every- thing I could, hired a specialist and a trained nurse, but all to no avail, .She grew sicker and sicker, and one day she left little Leona and me-alone, She had gone where she would never be transplanted again. Old Bill's eyes filled with tears, and he put his arms around little Grace, and held her close. I brought Leona up as best I could. She :married your Daddy, Captain John Marshall, and through him, years later, I learned who her Mother really was. The locket Gypsiana had worn from babyhood, and put around Leona's tiny neck gave us the clue. She was the daughter of an aristrocratic French family, who lived neighbors to the Marshalls in Virginia. The mate to her locket had been given to her cousin Geraldine. Her Mother's picture was inside both, and these two lockets proved to be exactly alike. She had been kidnapped by Gypsies when she was a tiny baby, and no trace of her found. Her real name, my dears, was that of' the aristocratic old French noble, Jeane Lamonte. HELEN CRAGO. ELI Mrs, Marston was walking slowly down the road, lost in deep thought. Suddenly she felt eyes upon her. She turned quickly and looked straight into- the black spark- ling eyes of a little negro boy, about ten years of age. Why, hello, Sammy. -All little negro boys were Sammy to Mrs. Marston. I'se Eli, I is, announced the little boy proudly. Not Uncle Rastus' Eli? exclaimed Mrs. Marston. Yas'm . 'But I wasn't expecting you until next week, although we do need a little boy of all wcgk before then. Were you on the way to my house when I met you? as'm. Then you can come with .me now. They walked the remaining distance to the house in silence. When they reached the front steps of the old Colonial mansion, Mrs. Marston paused. I suppose you are hungry aren't you? she asked. Eli's hand stole to the region of his stomach and his black eyes gleamed. Yas'm, I sho' is. You may go around to the kitchen and tell old Mirandy that I sent you to get something to eat. I'll wait on the steps here, and when you are through eating you can come to me. Yas'm. Mrs. Marston sank down on the step to wait for Eli, who had not wasted any time in going to do her bidding. It was about half an hour later when Eli reappeared. There were certain dark streaks around his mouth that looked like jam, and he had the expression of one completely satisfied with himself and the world in general. Mrs. Marston looked up with a smile. Are you ready for work now? she asked. Eli's grin was answer enough. I think that the first thing for you to do will be to chop some kindling for old Mirandy. She has had to do it herself since Uncle Rastus left, and she has com- plained dreadfully. It was just at sunset when Eli came running around the house, his face a per- fect picture of intense excitement. Dey's comin', Missus! Dey's comin! Mrs, Marston, who was standing in the doorway watching the sunset, showed her amazement. Who, Eli? she exclaimed. De Yankees, de Yankees. Dey's comin' right ter dis here house, sure's if we Zi gl f IQADIOQ-1 , shootin'. Why how do you know, Eli? ' Ole Mirandy done tole me. Dey's anudder nigger out in the kitchen what done tole her. Oh Eli, Colonel Marston must know about this. How shall I warn him? Well, deres me, Missus. I c'n run faster'n any cle Yank what eber libed. I sho' c'n warn Marse Colonel. Eli, Mrs, Marston came closer, as though afraid of being overheard, when the Yankees come, you go and mingle with the soldiers and see if you can't learn some of their plans. 'They won't suspect you. About ten o'clock come to my window and I will have a lunch ready for you, and the directions to Colonel Marston's camp. It is seven 'miles from here, but you must get there before morning if you expect to warn him. I think I will go into the house now. Mrs. Marston started for the door, and then paused. Eli, if they ask you who lives here tell them that the Ramberts do. Understand? And with that, she entered the house. Eli seated himself on the step, his legs drawn up under him, his chin cupped in his hands, and stared vacantly into space. About an hour later the first of the Yankee troops appeared on the top' of the hill, at the foot of which was the Marston plantation. Soon the yard was all abustle. The soldiers were erecting tents, preparing their suppers and laughing, singing and shouting, Eli slipped from his seat on the step and went over to where a soldier was bending over a fire. UD' year want some help? he inquired. 'The soldier straightened up, and looked at Eli in surprise. Why youngster, you're just who I do want, he said, smiling. You can serve the General's supper to him. He tciok a tin p-annikin and began to fill it with a mixture of hash and beans. ' Aw, that ain't r1ht, exclaimed Eli. who had been watching the proceedings with interest. Yer doin' that wrong. You just wait a minute, I wantcr see old Mirandy about somethin, . He was gone in an instant, but soon reappeared with a tray containing two china plates and a cup and saucer. The soldier took the tray and filled the dishes, and then he handed it to Eli. Eli balanced the tray carefully on one hand, and went to the tent that the soldier had pointed out as the General's. 'The General was already seated at a rough, wooden table when Eli entered, but he looked up with a smile of appreciation when he saw the tray, Just as he started to eat, another man entered the tent and seated himself at the table. Eli saw that this was his chance to hear the plans, so he remained standing where he was, which was in deep shadow, as the light of the lantern on the table threw only a fitful glare about the tent. The men talked about different things while the General was eating but as soon as he had pushed the dishes aside they fell into earnest conversation. Eli must have remained in the tent at least an hour and a half before the other man left. After he had left, the General pulled a :map out of his pocket, spread it on the table before him, and began studying it. Now was Eli's chance to get away from the tent. He knew that if the General saw him he would know that he, Eli, had listened to all the plans, and he would not let him leave the tent. He got down on his hands and knees, and crept along in th.e deepest shadows until he reached the tent flap. - He had to wait there until the guard had passed and then he crept out into the open air. He waited until he knew the coast was clear, and then he ran for the house. He went to Mrs. Marston's window and threw several small pebbles into the room. Mrs, Marston came to the window and said, I'll take your hands, Eli. and you see if you can't boost yourself up into the room, so- that I can talk to you inside. Eli readily lifted his hands, and by pressing his toes firmly against the wall, was soon in the room. He quickly told Mrs. Marston all he had heard. After asking several questions, she took a piece of paper and wrote rapidly for several minutes. Then she took a pin and fastened the note inside Eli's blouse. handed him a package of lunch, and after giving him definite directions as to her husband's camp, helped him out of the window again. Good-bye, Eli, and God speed, she said, leaning out of the window. Yas'm, Eli answered, and set off into the dark. On and on Eli traveled. At times it seemed to him that he could not go a step farther, but always the thought fe- J 1- 1---f lsl?Q.2r-:-,annul og., of the woman who had taken him in and given him a home would come to him, and' he would press on again, determined to finish what he had started. Dawn was just breaking when he reached the camp. A guard first spied him trudging wearily up the hill, and asked him where he was going. Eli showed him the note, and the guard took him directly to the Cclonel's tent. Eli gave him the note, and after the Colonel had read it, he called in some of the other officers and showed it to them. The note stated that the Yankees were preparing a surprise attack on the rebels. All that day they were making preparations for the attack. Early the next morning Eli was awakened by the roar of guns. Oh Lawd, am dis Judgment Day, er what? he exclaimed. He pecped out cf the tent and saw the soldiers formed in battle array, All that morning he watched the bloody battle, but at noon a mighty shout arose from the rebel ranks. They had won the battle. Eli was escorted home by a bodyguard of soldiers. Mrs. Marston saw them coming and was out on the porch to greet them, As the soldiers were helping him down from his horse, she said with a smile, I suppose you are hungry, aren't you? Eli, his black eyes gleaming with pride and victory, a grin stretching almost from ear to ear, answered, Yas'm, I sho' is. CECIL HELBLING T2 515 F62-23, i ii N A , X Z ju ! X NQXIIH- - - N N wk , 4 . J I X11 W 17 if 0 . v v V V, emcerrcg ,M , , -.W foe 2-- 1, V,Wgi,,, ' Q +-s. uv- X , 1 A --- QBDI 0 -sg - ' L BASEBALL IN 1921 Baseball proved more successful in 1921 than in 1920. More games were played and more won. All the old men were back from the year before and a good season was looked forward to. The coming seasn should prove even more successful las oinly one man has been lost by graduation and more good material seems to be at an . Won Lost Pct. 5 2 .715 'The lineup: Harvey Nielsen P Harold Woodard 2 A Carl Snyder C Claire 'Gregory 3 Chas. Anger S Raymond Beede LF Frank Gray 1 Harold Hamilton CF Harold Nielsen RF ...X- Merrillan 12 Blair 10 At Blair This was the first game of the season for Merrillan. This, coupled with a strong' Wind, made good playing difficult. Melrillan 9 Hixton 15 At Home Hixton started oil' from the first and held the lead, at times by a very small margin, but they proved stronger that Merrillzin and won, Merrillan 15 Humbird 1 At Home Talk about some game! l ! Say, Mcrrillan slammed their pitcher as often as it pleased, and fielding! ! ! Merrillan made only one error, letting in Humbird's only score. Merrillan 10 Almsa Center 6 At Alma Center. This was another of the good games that the baseball team played this year and was also another victory. The game showed good playing all the way through, on both sides but Merrillan was the victor. ffl.-e Q 5:35 1-oe ,. ' Q.-1 EADlO5h Merrillan 10 Humbird 2 At Home Due to the poor shape of the diamond at Humbird the game was played here. The M. H. S. again proved to be HU.YYlIbl1'd,S superiors. A change in pitchers had no effect on Merrillan's scoring, but as many hits were made. Merrillan 5 Hixton 6 At Hixton 'They again proved to be Merrillan's superiors but not by such a large margin. Merrillan seemed to have the better team of the two but against Hixton its playing seemed far below normal. Merrillan 9 Hatfield Indians 4 At Home Although the Indians were composed .miostly of Merrillan men they were downed without much trouble, although defeat was predicted for the High School. -X- A couple of games of Indoor Baseball were also played. After a few nights. of practice Merrillan journeyed to Humbird and returned with a 12 to 10 victory, having won it after a belated rally in the ninth inning. An indoor game was played out of doors with the business men, two watermelons being the prize. 'The mfelons were won by the H. S. by a 9 to 13 victory. X Captain Synder, Snoose, playing catcher, proved to be our first string man behind the bat.. He was always ready to cheer the men on in a pinch and succeeded in getting the best out of them. Harvey Nielsen, Hop , showed good stuff as a pitcher this year. With dazzling speed and good control he held our opponents to few hits. Charles Anger, Munger held shortstop down to good advantage. His ability to nail grounders and to peg to the bases proved the Waterloo of many opponents. 'Clare Gregory, Greg , playing third., also showed up good. His ability to get the ball to first in the least possible time gave him a decided advantage in holding his position, ' Frank Gray, Freckles, our first baseman, saved the players from an error time and time again due to his ability to pick the wild throws out of the dirt. He was equally capable of getting them out of the air. Harold Woodard, Woodard, accepted many chances, rarely failing to get the ball. 'Together with Anger and Gray a fast double combination could be formed. Harold Hamrilton, Bob, in the outfield on many occasions, caught long hits that looked many feet out of his reach. His fatherly advice proved helpful to many of the players. Raymond Beede, f'Beede, guarding left field, proved a regular ball hawk. lVIore than once he proved his worth to the team by bringing down the ball after a ong run. Harold Nielsen Niel, played right field and due to his ability to cover ground kept many an opponent from reaching first. The baseball squad will miss his good work when he leaves by graduation, l1,,., it jx if- 1-oe -fr-:tg K, 1 -ff E 11- CRHIZI BASKET BALL SCHEDULE Date Who Where Opponents M. H Nov 28 Alma Center There 12 11 Dec. 9 I-Iumbird Here 6 8 Dec. 16 Humibird There 5 6 Dec, 23 Hixton Here 12 15 Jan. 13 Humibird .Here 9 15 Jan. 27 Taylor He-re 8 29 Feb. 3 Osseo There 18 20 Feb. 10 Fairchild Here 8 15 Feb. 14 Alma Center Here 13 29 Feb. 17 Fairchild Here 12 29 Mar 2 Eleva Here 9 22 Mar. 10 Whitehall Fairchild 11 22 Mar. 11 Eleva Fairchild 19 17 Mar, 12 Fairchild Fairchild 3 26 Total Points 145 264 if Tournament games. .X- BASKETBALL 1921-22 Alma Center at Alma Center-November 26 This was the first game of the season and the team worked wonderfully, Freckles showing his usual talent in making the points while Bill displayed his, good work at center, Although Snyder and Gregory kept Alma Center's score down to a few points, Merrillan could not get ahead. When the final whistle blew the score stood 10 to 10 and five minutes were alluwed to play the tie off. During the extra period Alma Center caged a field basket while the best Meirillan could do was score a free throw, giving Alma Center the game. ,,,, 'sg ii- -tae V If ,gh -3 lznblocfsffiggj Humbird at Merrilla-.21-December 9 This game was very close from the very start and many times defeat seemed inevitable for Merrillan, but the team came through in the pinches and held the oppon- ents down very well. The team played better than expected as Humbird had been playing for several years a. d was a hard team to show un well against. The individu- als playcd their regular game and cutclassed Humbird. The game ended with Merrillan at the long eid cf a 6 to 8 score, the first victory of the season. Humbird at Humbird-December 16 Surpr'se! ! ! Well we guess it was more than a surprise. '1'he iioor at. Hum- bird is exceptionally small and as Merrillan had not beaten Humbird on their floor for many years, defeat was doped cut for Merrillan. But, the worm: turned, and after the smoke cleared away the score stccd 6 to 5 in favor of Merrillan, The game was exceedingly clcse from start to finish, the outcome being in doubt until the very end. Hixt0n at Merrill-an--December 23 This was the gameg Hlxton had won most of its games and expected to win from us but that was a little more than they could chew. Things locked gloomy for Merrillan the first five minutes when Hixton. with their usual luck, made four baskets before Merrillan had a chance to score. Merrillan, however, soon started up and tossed in four baskets, the half ending with Hixton ahead, 8 to 9. The second half was somewhat different, Merrillan coming' back strong and piled up a score that spelled defeat for Hixton, to a tune of 12 to 15. Humbird at Merrillan--January 13 This was another close game, Humbird working hard for victory with Merrillan slightly ahead. Merrillan was improving with every game and were somewhat strengthened by the return of Gregory, who had been injured in the Alma Center game. Although nct as fast as the first games, thisrgame proved equally exciting, Humbird threatening to forge ahead any moment. 'The second half proved easier for Merrillan and she succeeded in running up a total of 16 while Humbird was busy running up 9 points, the game ending with this score. Tayl0r at Merrillan-January 27 During the first half of this game Merrillan was playing out of form and gave a poor exhibition cf basketball, being out of practice. The score at the end of the first half was close, with Merrfllan in the lcad. The second half found Merrillan some- what stronger and they piled up the sccre so fast that it was hard to keep track of. After twenty .minutes cf fast playing the score stood 29 to 8 in favor of Merrillan. Osseo at Osse0iFehruary 3 Without a doubt this was the closest game of the season, In less time th.an .it takes to tell it, Merrillan had caged four baskets, before Osseo get around to score. Osseo had a very strong defense, it being next to impossible to pierce it, so long shots were resorted to. Snyder and Bill held the opponents down while Greg, Freckles and Woodard did the scoring. The game was close and exciting up to the last minute, with Osseo in the lead, but Merrillan succeeded in tieing the score, the regular period ending with the score tied 16 to 16, In an extra five minutes Gregory succeeded in slipping two baskets from the entire length of the gym, while Osseo made one field goal. Fairchild at Fairchild-February 10 As Fairchild had nc-t practiced the first part of the .year a victory was right- fully looked forward to. Due to their superior weight, however, Fairchild succeeded in holding Merrillan to a 6 to 9 score in the first half. Merrillan came back strong gn the5second half, as usual, and succeeded in downing the opponents by 3 score of to 1 . Alma Center at Merrillan-February 14. Alma Center had the distinction of being the only team to beat Merrillan thus far, and expected to do so again. However, Merrillan proved far superior to Alma Center that night and finally succeeded in downing them by a 29 to 13 score. i,,x,v,Qm -ra-ne -car-4 f' 2 T: QADIO1-i1.ffffZ Fairchild at Merrillan-February 17 This was only another one of the mlany good games Merrillan had played this year. The game was close in the first half, but in the second the Merrillan cagers started to work and the baskets rolled in every few' minutes. The team showed re- markable improvement over the first gaine, the defense especially showing much better, Eleva at Merrillan-March 2 Eleva had a very strong teanmr and was touring this part of the country. Due to the game played the first part of the week, the team did not play as fast as usual, but at that succeeded in defeating the Eleva bunch by a large score. Tournament Games Whitehall at Fairchild During the first half our boys played Very slow, the Whitehall team keeping in pace with their scoring. Our purpose was to conserve their energy for the games to follow, During the second half our boys broke loose and scored almost at will, doubling the score. In this game Woodard made five out of five free throws and Gregory did the scoring of field goals. Eleva at Fairchild-March ll This game was played against hard luck all the way through. Merrillan would work the ball down to their basket time and time again only to miss it, while Eleva could shoot from anywhere and make the baskets. In the latter part of the game Merrillan's luck changed and they run in enough baskets to tie the score and would have beaten the Eleva team in the five minutes overtime had not one of their men taken a long shot and dropped the ball through the basket, beating us by two points, 17 to 19. Fairchild at Fairchild-March 11 In the evening the boys came back strong. after their defeat in the afternoon and defeated Fairchild for third place. It seemed that the team could score at will even after putting in all the substitutes. It was said by some of the spectators that Merrillan should have played Humbird that night for first place instead of Fairchild for third and if they had played Humbird it would have been a very close and fast game as both teams were at their best that evening. SUMMARY OF POINTS BY INDIVIDUALS Claire Gregory ............ 1 ................................ . . .120 65 Frank Gray ...... ....................... .. Harold Woodard . . . . , , , 55 George Lee ...... , . . 12 Carl Snyder ...,... .. . 10 Lawrence McKevitt . . ,, William Steinberg ................................... ......... The players: Harold Woodard-Forward and Captain Woodard was a new man on the team and due to his fast floor work was elected captain of the squad. He played a good game all through the season and fooled many a guard. Woodard was only a freshman this year but he proved to be more than a freshman in basketball. Frank Gray-Forward This was Gray's second year on the team and showed good improvement over his first year. He went into the game for all he was worth and played very hard, making his share of the points. He will also be back next year, and together with Woodard as forwards, prospects seem bright indeed for a good team next year, Williaimi Steinberg-Center Bill proved to be a very valuable defense man. He was the one man who could be counted on to stop his man, very few ever succeeding in getting past him, He was content to fall back and guard his man and let the others have the honor of scoring. The center position will be considerably weakened by his leaving, due to graduation. 2 0 ,ITIEQ iz- 1-of fre: V If .F-1 E I2hDIOg::.ffi Claire Gregory-Guard This was also Gregory's second year on the team and he played a very good gamxe, being practically the backbone of the team. Gregory is a good all around man and at the Fairchild tournament made the most points of any man there, having 34 points to his credit. He will be back next year to help lead his fellow team-mates on to victory. Carl Synder-Guard This was Snyder's first year on the team and he sure proved his worth to the team, due to his ability to guard very closely. Nine points was the highest any man could run up on him in one game, He will also be back next year, making the fourth man left over from this year. George Lee and Lawrence McKevitt-Subs, Although Lee and McKevitt were not regular men they took part in enough games to earn a letter. 'They were on hand whenever they were needed and it is due to them that defeat was sometimes turned into victory, fe. Q ... he ,375 -ra-ne - Sz'- K, . --, -x 'bf' T' 4 f 5 1, D u-v- 7,1 4. A-1..- P 1.0. --, T, The M Club OFFlCERSfPresident, Lawrence McKevitt Secretary-Treasurer, Charles Anger CONSTlTUTION Article l The name of this organization shall be the M Club of the Mcrrlllan High School Athletics Association. Article Il ' The object of this organization shall be to instill and perpetuate a good spirit among the students and citizens of Merrillan and with other schools. Article lll The officers of this organization shall be the President and the Secretary- Treasurer, elected annually in the third week of September. Article IV The membership of this organization shall be composed of students who have earned a letter M by representing the Merrillan High School in outer school activities under the following regulations: One must carry twenty hours of work and have an average grade of seventy-five or above, and a passing grade in at least three of his subjects. By representing the school in an Oratorical or Declamatory League Contest. By participating in an inter-school debate. By taking first place in an Annual track meet and earning a total of five points in a single track meet. By engaging in at least three complete Football, Basketball, or Baseball games or playing enough time in a number cf each of those games to make up three complete, games. By representing the school in the Annual Commercial Contest and taking first, second, or third place in any event, The members of this organization are as follows: Baseball- Harold Nielsen Harold Woodard Claire Gregory Raymond Beede Frank Gray Carl Snyder Charles Anger Harvey Nielsen Harold Hamilton Basketball Gordon Closuit Harold Hamilton William Steinberg Frank Gray Claire Gregory Harold Woodard Carl Snyder Lawrence McKevitt George Lee Declarna.t0ry- Helen Crago Irene Reichenbach Pearl Woodard Oratory- Harold Hamilton Willis Staples Carl Snyder Clai1'e Gregory Debating- Irene Reichenbach Gordon Closuit Nellie Pierce .fxwg Q , fr-N 'mf ff-1 ,: W ' '-- w 'R Q ' :Z Q-Q 'f Z' 6: x X' A jf ' 7767 .4 W . af CAR X f gs ti! H 9 frm Yfyffj 5' lilly-Q- . 1 if Z , Hu -3' '96 5ff:: E Qnblorr- e HUMOR I used to think I knew, But now I must confess, The more I know I know I know I know I know the less. -A- Mrs. Mortell- What does act five in Hamlet intriducc, Celia? Celia- It introduces the churchyaidf' 1-v --L- vgecil B.- How do you know Albert Dickenson doesn't knew anything about sports. . Clarence M.-'tWhy, he said he kncw Babe Ruth when she was a chorus girl. -X- Clair, writing shorthand on the blackboard was told to write knees He did so, but having wlitten it wrong, Agnes G. Piped up, His knees aren't right are they? -X- An empty heart is a sad sad thing But an empty dome is worse An empty pocket book by jing Is mankind's greatest curse. X Miss T.- What's the rule fer writing tardy in shorthand, Victor? fVictor laughs! Miss T.- My that's a silly laugh, Victor, What's the rule for it? -X- 9 , Harold N.--fAfter her refusalj- Do you not think you could learn to love me.' Ruth M.- Possibly, but if I were a gentleman, I'd hate to think I was an acquired taste. X X Alice- What is this new frat we have up here, that I hear every one, talking about? Helen- What new frat? Alice- Why, haven't you heard? 'Eska Mo Pi' ! -X- Advertisement Anyone wishing to take lessons in the graceful manners to fall down stairs, give notice to Alice Johnson, Lessons will be given free of charge on any convenient staircase. -X- Clair G.- I wear gloves when I sleep to keep my hands soft. John D.-- Do you wear a hat too? -X- Robert- Here, Joe, put up this life preservcr, the boat is sinking. Joe-- What use have I get for it?X My life is insured. D Teacher- What three words of the English language are used most? Ray J.-- I don'1g know. Teacher- Correct X Speaking of Basket Ball Helen Crago- Oh, I'm not a bit interested in the High School team--the town team is far more interesting, since B. 0. plays. Heard in History Il Frank Gray- How were Romans put to death? Miss 'Tuckwood- Oh, they were probably killed. sf- 1-we-224 ,J g ,..f.l,3,y Qhbloti-ff ' A cat has nine lives, so they say, And that indeed is right. But what about the bull frog? He croaks every night. X Mr. Goss Un Physics classj- John, why didn't you complete the last experi- ment on the tem ering of steel? John- Vgell, sir, I began heating the steel as you said and the first thing I knew the strip of steel lost its temper, and I could not complete the experiment, while it was in such a state. X ' Mr. Goss- Frederick, take that gum out of your mouth and put your feet in. .X- Elsie H.- Have you ever eaten any breakfast brownies? Dorthea S.- No, what is that? Elsie- It's a new kind of breakfast food just out. The papers are just full of it. Dorthea- Wish I had a paper figlf' Mrs, Mortell- Amelia, what subject would you like to take for your English theme? ' Amelia- Pd like to take somebody's life. .-X- Albert D. lto his Dadj- Dad, can you sign your name with your eyes shut? His Dad- Certainly, Albert-- Well, then shut your eyes and sign my report card. .X- Miss Anderson- What do we mean when we say the whole is greater than any of its parts? Celia B.- A restaurant doughnuti' Wanda R.- I sent a dollar to the fellow who advertised to tell how to take out Wrinkles in the face. Lenora R.- And did he tell you? Wanda- He did. He said to walk out in the open air at least once a day and the wrinkles would got out with me. -X- Miss Marjorie Stam informed the History II class that the monks pray five times a day, once before sunset in the morning. . -X- Eleanor was a young lady who weighed over 200 pounds. She went to Sunday school and the teacher asked her if she knew what it was that made the leaning tower of Pisa lean. No, answered Eleanor, if I knew I'd take some myself. -X- Marzella H.- I su ose I ou ht to thank ou for the me V at the ggi: gtigPh1'?yli1nn?LlE?:nbe mistfaken. I disbtinctly recall thztltyloll yiaudgsvriejj look, but I didn't give it to you. -X- giggzirh-Tlegoizdgshear yhatalygggssvrilhleitihghienship is going to sink Albert D.- Well let it Sink. vgiifo 1 care? We dom own the snip... Dorothy S.- We girls bear pain better than boys. Charles A.- Who told you that? Your doctor? Dorothy- No, the sheemakerf' ff.fNwv9X Can You Imagine Beatrice S. without her grm. Celia Borger without her Smile. Carl Snyder not at school by 8 o'clock, Ernest Stark when he isn't visiting teachers. ' George Lee without his clever sayings. Nona Graf cutting up. Bill Steinberg without his haw-haw. Clarence Mattson without a bunch of kisses for the girls, QCandy ones tho'l English III and IV going to their class room noisy. Bernice Conley sitting still. X Harold W.- What would you say if I threw you a kiss? Mary G.- I'd say you were the laiiest fellow' in school. Hunting Season Opens We just learned the Inspector is a good hunter for he has already got a deer fdearj, fMiss Tuckw'ood's favorite Insgizctonj A ' Mrs. Mortell- Victor, is Cuba a province, protectorate or a republic, or is it something entirely different? ' A Victor- It's an island. X Fatherly Advice In our first class Mr. Goss gave us some advice, He told us to: 1. Drink deep of the knowledge of Science. 2. Relieve ourselves of the pressure of ignorance. 3. Drink of the water of joy. 4. Breathe our fair portion of air. 5. Put a spring in our ear, X The Freshmen Irene- What's the matter, John? John- Got something in my eye. Irene- What is it? John-- Don't know! Can't see it. -X.. Foundl . .Sognebocly's Plan, of 'Can-npaign. The Riders of Vengeance Our gang-Snyder, Lee, Beede, Gregory, McKevitt, Woodard, Jumbo, Grnv. Kee this in the shade. We will fix them Senior Babys and some of the rest, Should we iiave Jumbo, he will never be around. The original copy may be obtained gy calling on any one of the Senior boys. Snoose- How much do you weigh, Pete? Pete- I weigh one hundred and seventy-five pounds. Snoese- You must have been weighed with your coat on. Pete-- And I did not. I held it og my arm all the time. h Miss T.- Joe, if you had three apples and I gave you five more what would you ave. Joe fthinkingj- A stomach ache. -X- Sir Lancelot, in days of old, Wore armor made of steel. And everywhere this knight did go, Right no-ble did he feel. He was invited into co-urt To dine with Lady Hausers. He spilled some water on his suit, .. ,VVVI JM And rusted his best trousers. www, Ps .fee V, 1 5 -3' 'f' 62:1 'xll L 17-' QBDI CDi:j,.. Miller O.- Teacher, can any one be punished for something they didn't d 'Teacher-- Why nog of course not. V Miller- Well, I haven't done my arithmetic. ' -X.. Miss Tuckwood- What did Philip II think of the Protestants? Carl- He thought just about as mich of them as we do of the Seniors. Senior- Where have you been? Fresh- To the cemetery. Senior- Anyone dead? Fresh- All of them. .XF Robert P.- Pa, can I have a nickle? Father- Aren't you pretty big to be asking for a nickle? Robert- Perhaps you're right, Pa,Xmake it a dime. Miss Tuckwood- Raymond, tell about the submarine telegraph. Raymond- Well, it's too deep forXme. Miss Tuckwood- What are some fur-bearing' animals in Alaska? Miller- Seal and salmon. -X.. A tree toad loved a she toad That lived in a treeg She was a 3-toed tree toad, But a 2-toed tree toad was he, The 2-toed tree toad tried to win The she toad's friendly notg For the 2-toed tree toad loved the ground That the 3-toed tree toad trodg But vainly the 2-toed tree toad tried- He couldn't please her whimg In her tree toad bower, with her V-toed power, The she toad vetoed him. 12- - Ln, X -4- fue CALENDAR-1921-22 Sept. 6-School commences! You can't get 'em up, you can't get 'em up, you can't get 'em up in the morning. Sept. 7-School commences in earnest-anyway it is supposed to. Sept, S--Two classes one pergod, Meriy! Which shall I go to? Sept. 12-Seats changed. ome grum ling and some rejoicing. Sept. 13-Mrsb Mortell irifclrms thehclasses how to recite. The Road to Knowledge egins to oo smocit . , , Sept. 14-Are we iveril going to have a chance to use the Victrola? The grades seem o ave a monopo y on 1 . , Sept. 164The Sophomores can not decide whether it is gravity or Mr. 'Goss that kleeps them in their seats when they are so anxious to be moving around t e room. ' Sept. 19-Helen Crago arrives, a full-fledged Senior, V . Sept. 21--Three Week tests! Sept. 22-4They're over. Did anyone pass? . Sept. 23-On questioning by Miss Tuckwood, Carl thought that Cimon, if not his father, was at least some ancestor. Sept. 26-What a disturbance the eighth grade causes. Sept. 27-Mr. Goss asks how many are willing to help if we publish a Radio. The entire High School volunteers but where will they bc when the time comes. Sept, 28-The girls start a basket-ball team, The boys seem to think it's a joke. Sept. 29-- Every Human act is a modified sunbeamf' Oh! Boy! The Sophomores learn several things in Biology. Y Sept. 30-Party held at school house. . Oh! ten is too early to go home. Oct. 3-Basket-ball seems to be the mam topic of conversation these days. 'V Oct. 4-Victor delights in copying speeches in short hand on the back board. After talking with the Juniors and Seniors the two lower classes decide that it is just as well that they cannot read them. Oct, 6-First number of the Lyceum Course, Oct. 7-First meeting of the Radio staff. Oct. 10-Party held at school house. Oct. 11-More Radio anflliless whispering. Oct. 12-Book reports! ank Heavens they're done! Oct. 13--Frank Gray must be cold, the fioor is shaking around him continually. Oct. 17-Two cojeds from the upper 'classes applied for the position of teachers' O t 19 R assistalgts. snail of tllileir many qualifications is sociability, c , - eport car s. uc s an mgs. Oct. 20-Selections from Hamlet, English class, and changing of seats proved too much for rnnatny of the Juniors and seniors. 'The classes nearly become minus quan 1 ICS. get. Mcilftmfllldolglectsfggo tl..fxuise's'pop1ilaglty with tihe younger boys of the H. S. c . - e gir s a eir rs esson in ca is enics to ay. Oct, 25-Mr. Glpsssgave us a motto for the High School, Feet off the new chairs in e cience room. Oct. 26-Nothing daugts Ruth Martin and Harold Nielsen. They fall over grips n every mg. Oct. 27-Charges A?gcr's folindation seems to be rather weak, at least when starting o a c ass mee ing. Oct, 28-To-night the Freshmen will be initiated with a shock d 11 ' t th - teries og the Merrillan High School. The new tszilchgrgyivillnrgceisentiiiso or goo measure. Oct. 31-Hallowe'en! Mr. Goss has requested us to leave the school house here for Tuesday. l As we have no modern Hercules, I guess we will have to. Nov. 1-Three ioiithe High School boys are working this morning as a result of last mg . Nov. 2-Good-byiheighgh grade? Tgiey have left the assembly room, 'This causes ano er c ange o sea s. Nov. 3-4+The High .School received a well earned U1 vacation because of a teachers' convention at Milwaukee, .ffs N. Q '-QL T96 3 ?-' Pablo.:-s. il Nov. 7-Glistening, sparkling, irridescent, gleaming, beautiful snow. Nov, Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov. Nov, Nov Dec. Dee. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec, Dec. Dec. Dec Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan, Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan, Its brilliancy unrivaled, its purity unmarred, I Glimmering, radiant, silvery, shining with myriads of colored lights. Then hard and glaring, its brightness keen and bold. Then hard and glaring its brightness keen and bold We bow to the Queen of Winter, the flaming, wonderful snow. -SHAKESPEARINAR' fContributcd by Facultyl ia new but rising authorj tNote: And then the author fell in a snowdrift- '? ? ! ! Nov. 8-10-Five minute speeches begin. 11-JThemes! Poems! Salute! 14-Frank Grey's cough became so hard that he was obliged to go up town during a class period to buy some cough drops. 16-The past few days we have been receiving talks from members cf' the H. S. and expect this to continue until all have had a chance. 18-First basket-ball game to-night. 21-Shorty had some trouble with the radiator in the commercial room today. 23 'The result was a universal rush for rubbers. -Two of the teachers had H, S. co-eds substituting for them so they could make connections with Thanksgiving dinner. 29-First H. S. B. B. game at Alma Center to-night. 30-'Greg' got his ankle badly hurt in the game last night. Merrillan played a good game and was beaten by only one score. ' 2-Literary society today. 5-Open your mouth and give forth a joyful sound. Christmas singing COIRIIIQHCGS. 6--Bernice Conley tried to tell the Freshmen that the Pilgrims came over i.1 1776, but Lawrence McKevitt thinks it was in 1492. 8-Many black and blue knees today, The skating season opens. 9-Mr. Goss read love letters to the Seniors, Sounds suspicious. 12-Clair Gregory is back to school. 13-If anyone desires to know how slippery the ice is ask Mrs. Mortell. 14-What is the connection between herseys and heretics? Marjorie seems to have some trouble with these words when reciting on the Catioli.: church in Sophomore History Class. -16-No remarks. 15 19-Mr. Goss does not want the Radio staff to forget how to work during Christ- mas vacation. He outlined a course for them to follow. 20-With whom has Agnes been quarreling of late? A bandaged wrist is direct evidence. 21-Radio Contribution box appears today in a conspicuous place on the piano. Some improvement in designing over last year. 22-4Two cakes and a pound of cookies disappeared from Miss Biesecker's refresh- ment list to-day. I wonder if the doctors will be summoned for a number of H. S. students. CHRISTMAS VACATION 4-Everyone' returns to school with srr1'ling faces, regardless of the fact that they are nearly snowed under while coming, 5- Will 'we ever be able to wade through Po'e's short'stories? A , . -iJ1miors- and.fSen'i9rs.,- V Q, , , 6-Someone's packet book must be fiat from the poe1n,f-iglgat-appeargdfgn .fthe board today. - ' . 9-New ribbons on the typewriters, Now for speed. . I I ' 10-Another party. Have a good time. I 11-Sleepy! SISBDYI, Sleepy! 12-13-Semester Exams. Quotations causes a whirling brain. Why will they persist in .giving them? .. 16-Second semester begins. Conflicts both in the head and on the beard are readjusted. , . , 18-Miss'B'ieseeker has started a teachers' training class for H. S. girls. Two have received a lesson, Who is next?- ,.,, j -, -gli 1-or fre.-L W, , i ma 1 also-2 Jan. 19-There must be some joke between Mrs. Mortell, Helen, and Alice. Mrs. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. aan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb, Feb, Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar, Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar, Mar. 1 Mar, Mar. Mar. Mar. ,Mortell forgot what she was saying in class. Q 20-Frank Grey asked to have the Married Folks Dance announced in H. S. Do you intend to go Frank? - e 23-Frank Grey objects to the seventh and eighth grades in the assembly room. His reason, briefly stating, is that it is very didicult to study. But, - 'did -he ever? 24-We find that we are returning to the fifteenth century, Celia is .on the war path, Beware or a few wfll be minus a scalp lock. 25-The practicing of the Tom Thumb play affords a constant entertainment for the H. S. in the line cf music, all afternoon and the latter part of ' ' the morning. A ' , 27-Say, talk about a sleigh ridel- For information on the subject ask any member of th.e three upper classes who appear on the casualty list to- day. Some of the entertainment of the evening consisted in a tipover -- and three whoofle somersault dives into a snow drift. ' . 30-George Lee surprised the English 1 class when he informed' them that he liked Nancy Lammeter best. We all thought he liked .... ...... b est 2-Where was the fight? Charlie appears iodov with a swollen lip and Frank and Clair seem to be having some trouble with injured hands, . 3-We just learned today why men merely grunt when asked a question. They don't get a chance to say anything more, ' 9-Three girls and one of their teachers came to school taday with a partial coating of black. The fireman on the Omaha assisted them in their make up. - f 10-Irene relates the life of Abraham Lincoln. 14-Dame Gossip says that Alma Center is coming to play B. B. with the inten- tion of whipping us badly. Will they, tho? ' 15-They didn't. The score was 13 to 29 in our favor. ' ' 16-A ship, in full sail, appears on the piano. Drop in all your handy pennies to buy a barrel of Hour. Q ' 4 17+Literary Society today, with Fairchild included among our visitors.- 20-If you intend traveling ask the Social Problem class for the good, and other- wise, points of the cities in the U. S. After a week of studying they ought to be able to tell you. 22-We are never too old to learn. Victor tells us that Tom Sawyer wrote Huckleberry Finn. ' ' 1-New fad in hair dressing, Agnes and Helen let us know they have ears, tho they have been in retreat for a long time. - . 2-Doctors and nurse examine High School pupils. 3-Ruth is glad that spring is coming, especially those moonlight nightsj ' 6-fluniors and Seniors are practicing for the typewriting contest: 7-Water, water everywhere. A dry spot is rather hard to find these days. 9-The Hocir surrounding Mr. Goss' desk is covered with red candy hearts, Is he giving or receiving? 10-Between the tournament at Fairchild and the sick list we find very few boys left in school. 13-Spring is here, One reports a robin but Celia is a little ahead. She is imitating a frog croaking. ' 14-Everyone is playing marbles. One of the teachers challenges anyone in H. S. to a game at four o'clock. Who is going to accept it? 15- To Have And To Hold. Mrs. Martell recommends this book for Junior and Senior reading. 16-Nearly teveryone is practicing for the coming declamatory and oratarical con est. '17-Green and orange ribbons are thicklvscattered antong the students and even Mr. Goss has a green Denc'il 'be'hind his ear. 20-The boys preliminary oratoricol contest held today. 21+The gyirls follow suit. 22-The uniors are having some fun over the ty in , Porter holds the record-of 46. p g errors As yet Helen ,,,-,, , li- fue fe.:-L f- f' IQBDQQOL'-riff' mx? Mar, 23-The students arrived at school this noon attired in their finest. But, woe on us, the photographer does not come. Mar. 24-The least expected arrives, The Radio pictures are taken. Apr. 3-Miss 'Tuckwood is back to school her face wreathed in smiles. Here's once we can account for it. No. 8 does not leave for Appleton until eleven o'clock. Apr. 4-Does Miller enjoy sitting near Miss Anderson in school? Apr. 5-The final preliminary contest is held this afternoon and evening. Apr. 6-This morning the girls change seats in Social Problems, getting' nearer- the front of the room, Was it compulsory or voluntary. We wonder! Apr. 14-Declamatory and oratorical contest held at Humbird, ' Apr. 22-23-The boys go to the Older Boys' Conference at Neill-sville. Apr. 27- When a Feller Needs a Friend. The Seniors will tell us all about it in their class play tonight. Apr. 29-Commercial contest at Black River Falls. May 5-Junior and Senior reception. May 13-A large number attend the Track Meet at Humbird in which our boys take part. May 21-Baccalaureate. May 26-Commencement. May 30-School closes, ALICE JOHNSON, Editor of the Calendar lift-N., I xx, :L 'uf .Q-fy --ff. l2nD1Q ::,:f.Eg2I KRD x 921 1005 5 XML f N , ,., -ggr-u - Z T96 fi e --N3 gem 01-ee rv- A LETTER FROM MR. G. R. CLOSWAY, '21 Dear Editor: 1 I am very pleased to write a letter for publication in the 1922 Radio and first of all I wish to congratulate you upon your undertaking. I certainlynwish you much success and hope that we Alumni can look forward each year to the time set when we shall receive the summary of the work done by the students for the previous year in the form of the High School Annual. Although I have only been away from High School one short year, I have had a number of experiences during that time and the main point I wish to impress upon the students of Merrillan High School is this: Make up your mind now, to get a higher education than just your high school training. I can truthfully say that one of the first things I discovered upon coming to Lawrence College was how small my field of vision really was, not only in the educational line, but in the spiritual, social and every way. n A high school education is absolutely necessary. I say, get as much out of lt in as many ways as possible, but plan on continuing your education. Learn to evaluate and see the value of time, lead a rich life, using rich in the true sense of the word, and do not feel satisfied until at the close of a day you can look over the day's work and see that you have improved yourself in more ways than one. Read desirable literature, have several hobbies and at the same time continue to widen your spiritual viewpoint, and uplift and stand for your ideals. Whether you are a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior decide now to go to college, Better still, decide in your Freshman year and build your high school course around your major, but don't specialize, differentiate! Do not worry about what you want to become or what you want to study for, because that is one of the things a college education will do for you. It will help you to decide what your life's work will be and solve the problem, It is, in this respect, the master key of life. Now then, choose your college or University and prepare for a college educa- tion with a spirit which no one can rebuke. In closing I will say that I am glad to see the progress Merrillan High School is making, and with the teaching force you have, there is not much chance of failure, so continue with the good work and when finished, mount the ladder of success to the rung called college, With best regards to the Faculty, Student:, and School Board. I remain, X Yours very truly, X GORDON CLOSWAY, '21, ' A LETTER FROM MR. JOSEPH ARCHER '19 Editor-in-Chief: Your recent request for a letter from me to be published among others from Merrillan High School Alumni in the pages of the 1922 Radio, fiatters and con- founds me at the same momnent. I think I ought to begin with the confession that this is the first time any editor has ever solicited any of my literary CU efforts for publication, and no doubt it is the last time, as well. I am glad to have had the invitation, though, :md be sure I appreciate your thoughtfulnes-sg for the publication of our letters gives all cf us alumni Z1 splendid opportunity to exchange wholesale greetings and learn from one another what treatment, if any, each is receiving at the hands of the well and justly known world. You and your associates are to be congvatulatcd on your decision to continue the publication of the Radio, which was so successfully begun by the class of '21. I look forward with eager interest to the time when I may receive a copy, and I know I won't be disappointed in my expectation to read some mighty clever articles by my former schoolmates, as well as by students who have entered Merrillan High School since my graduation in '19, The only regrettable thing, I might say, that has occured to me about the Radio is that whenever I think of it. I always look upon myself as a sort of back number, so far as liigh school activities were concerned, for we had no annual in 1919 and previous years. Without this personal experience on our part, I suppose we are unable to fully appreciate the vast amount of hard-and I trust interesting -labor that is required to produce an annnnl like the Radio, Yet I know that none of us can hem admiring the energy and enterprise of any class that sponsors it. I know, too, that the bard work involved must have ample compensatlon in the satis- +- -vue '-21 fee -ff:-. weblogs-afar faction which you people feel on finally looking over your finished product when it has come from the press. Although I had no such editorial experience in high school, I am lucky enough now to be a cub reporter on the Lawrentian here at Lawrence College, Being a cub often necessitates taking left-over assignments that the editors hesitate to offer to their more mature reporters-for example, an interview with the college president on why examinations ought to be abolished forever and the system adopted of giving every student an average grade of 100 at the end of the year as an incentive to the better work which might result from the student's gratitude-or might not. Such assignments you may well guess, are by no means easy on account of the manifest reluctance of almost any college president to be interviewed on that subject, Consequently, I often have a desire to consult my friends on the Radio staff for aid and information, and I have even received inspiration, occasionally, by re- reading a passage or two in my copy of last year's Radio. This year there will be two annuals to add to my treasure-trove, but it is hard to say which I shall prize the more-one is of course, the Radiog the other, the Ariel of Lawrence College. I should like very much before I close to write a brief document on What Happens to College Freshmen, but time-honored traditions forbid by disclosing any such profound secrets. This is especially true because I have heard that several members of the Class of '22 contemplate continuing their studies at Lawrence, and far be it from any of us who are already here to detract from the enjoyment by future initiates of the pleasures which await them, by eliminating the element of surprise. But, speaking seriously, I am glad to welco-me any of my former school- mates who may decide to join me here next year, and you may be sure that no one who has attended Lawrence has ever regretted it, unless, perhaps, it was the student who tried to persuade an upper-classman that hazing really isn't done, don't you know. My best wishes to all past, present and future students of Merrillan High School. Sincerely, JOSEPH ARCHER, '19, ..X- A LETTER FROM MR. SYDNEY REICHENBACH, '17 . Dear Editor: It is indeed a pleasure and an honor to have been asked for a letter to be published in our Radio and I sincerely hope that these lines may be of some interest to its readers and at least be worthy of the space they occupy in Our Mer- rillan High School Annual. Always at this time of the year my thoughts wander back to the little school that we all hold so dearly in our hearts, and many many times I have wished I could have my old front seat back, the one that was usually alloted to me for making funny faces for the amusement of my classmates but which quite often ended by the teacher assigning an extra arithmetic lesson for me or standing me in the corner as long as it pleased her royal highness. But all too soon our school days with all their little trials and tribulations become only sweet memories to fade into the past giving way to the realities of the present. Perhaps it would be of interest to the readers of the Radio to know something of my work, as I believe up to the present time I am the only one out of the Merrillan High School that has entered the theatrical profession. For the past three and a half years I have been engaged in the theatricai work, It has been my goo-d fortune to have played practically every large city throughout the United States and Canada. My headquarters for the past two and a half years have been in New York City and my engagements during this time have all been in and immediately around New York on the Kieth Vaudeville Circuit. which is considered the very best in the country. My particular line of work is eccentric dancing and comedy. Usually our act is in the city for a week and we appear twice daily, afternoon and evening, our act taking about fifteen minutes at each of these performance. Of course this sounds very easy but it is but like work where one is constantly before the public and dependent upon their liking you it is absolutely necessary to keep in excellent physical condition and each time the little 'bell in your lfwjbg if- for f'-Sc:-L K V' It 2 -? Qnblogammj dressing room rings for you to put in an appearance before critical people, who have paid their money to have you entertain them you have to be at your best. Sickness is a luxury which no actor can afford and many times where you would like to be in bed or have a little heartache, you simply have to go on with a smile and forget your troubles and make them laugh or applaud. But of course this is like all other walks of life, it has its' ups and downs and we never know just which vocation or profession to choose. Perhaps when we are still in high school, mother plans to have us become a lawyer or a minister, dad thinks we would make a good business executive, and we surprise them both by becoming a doctor, a farmer, or even an actor Nearly all of us are fatalists to a certain extent. At least we believe that fate plays an important part in the shaping- of our destinies. But at best fate plays only a small part and our real and ultimate goal is usually reached only after real conscientious effort and unwavering determination on our part, Opportunities are not always found, more often they are made and the lad who stands waiting at the threshold for opportunity to present itself. will surely be beaten by the chap who forces open the door and seeks and makes his own. When asked to write a letter for the Radio I was of course very much pleased with the idea but upon sitting about to do so, I find it quite a task and hope that my efforts have not left the impression of my being too full of advice and not enough real worthwhile news. In closing allow me to compliment the present faculty and the students of the Merrillan High School on their progressiveness, of which I believe The Radio is the highest symbol, and I shall be very proud of my copy. I wish to extend my compliments to the Radio staff, congratulations to the Senior Class of 1922, and best wishes to my fellow classmates and the Merrillan High School Alumni. Sincerely, SYDNEY QKEYESJ REICHENBACH. .X- CLASS OF 1921 On Friday, June 3, 1921 the Alumni initiated into their midst nine new members, graduates of the Merrillan High School, The new members were not large in number but many were the accomplish- ment o-f the Class of 1921 during their four years in High School. They were the originators of a high school annual in Merrillan and each one was graduated with high honors, besides doing many other things of benefit to the school. 'There was not one of them who considered his education complete on finishing his high school course and now all are either attending 11 school of higher origin or have attended. Harold Hamilton and Gordon Closway are attending Lawrence College, Lillian Olson is attending Milwaukee Normal. Agnes Rude and Nellie Pierce are attending Superior Normal. Ellen Larson attended summer school and is teaching. Cora Borger attended La Crosse Normal. Pauline Martin attended a commercial school in Minneapolis. Willis Staples is contemplating attending an electrical school in Chicago, All of them have set their goal at some high point which they can reach only by hard study and work, but each of them are capable of it as was shown during their high school career. 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