Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1926 volume:

PIONEER Published by the High School at Merrillville, Indiana FOREWORD W E, as members of the Merrill- ville High School, present this volume with the hope that it will act as a mirror reflecting the thought, life, character, and spirit of the school, and bring hallowed an d joyous memories to the student body, and awaken new interest in the pat- rons and friends of this institution. If we accomplish this task our efforts will not have been abortive. THE EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - - - ZERNA WILLIAMS ASSISTANT EDITOR - - - MARCELLA FRANZ ADVERTISING MANAGER - - LOREN BOWMAN DRAMATIC EDITOR - - - IRENE NEWELL JOKE EDITOR - - - ARTHUR BOLDT ATHLETIC EDITOR - - - RAY I )YCE DEDICATION T HIS volume is dedicated to the first and best of all civic virtues — Patriotism, seen in a citzen- ship of Christian morality and intel- ligence, that honors the flag and reads in its glowing colors the suffer- ing and sacrifice of the past, the glory and progress of the present and prosperity of the future, an em- blem which speaks the greatness and power of our nation. A Patriotism that loves the land, eulogizes its achievements in prose and poetry, admires its traditions, strives to pre- serve the moral qualities and integ- rity of the people, is law abiding and fights all that degrades national life and character and would undermine the national fabric. History of the Ross Township High School T HE Ross Township High School had its beginning in the year 18%. At that time Dr. H. L. lddings, the trustee, saw the need for higher edu- cation. Through the efforts of Dr. lddings, work- ing in coopera- t i o n with County Super- i ntendent Cooper, M r . liOcke was se- cured as a grade teacher with the un- derstan ding he was to teach high school branch- es to those who wished to continue their education. The first class consisted of Alta Hal- stead, Chris- tina Lennertz, and Cora Pierce. The first classes were conducted in a somewhat different manner from those of today The pupils were allowed to progress as rapidly as they were able. In some in- stances, practically two years of work was covered in one. It might be of interest to know what became of this first class; Miss Pierce became a music teacher, Miss I ennertz and Miss Halstead became school teach- ers. Miss Len- nertz taught four years and Miss Halstead some years longer. After she ceased teach- ing, Miss Hal- stead took up the study of law and was admitted t o the bar, being the fourth wo- man in Lake County and the first wo- man to be ad- mitted on ex- amination up to that time. She is now en- gaged in the practice of law in Hobart. In- diana. This first class proved the need for higher educa- tion and the success achieved Oy these three students, working under the handicaps of those days, should be an inspiration to the students of modern times. DR. H. L. I DOINGS TRUSTEE IN 189G The high school was conducted along the same lines with Mr. Kay as teach- er with equal success for several years. It became so successful that it was an inspiration to Mr. F. M. Pierce, the trustee, and to the community in gener- al. They realized that in order to do the quality of work which was in keeping with the times, more room and better equipment w-ere needed. Consequently, Mr. Pierce had plans drawn and a new- building erected in the year 1901. At this time Mr. Morey was secured to take charge of the high school in the new building, where he conducted the Freshman and Sophomore classes for two years. The true w ' orth of our high school was proved at this time by Inez Burge, a member of one of our early classes, who graduated from the Crown Point High School as Valedictorian. Following Mr. Morey, Mr. Quillen conducted the high school for two years giving a three year high school course. One of Mr. Quillen’s pupils, Mr. Floyd Demmon. is at present At- torney of Hobart, Indiana, and Deputy Prosecutor. 0. A. Cassidy was employed to suc- ceed Mr. Quillen for the following year. The school dropped back to a one year high school course, the teacher di- viding his time with the upper grade teacher. In 190H Chas. 1. Goodpaster took charge of the school and continued ns principal until 1913. It was during Mr. ( Inod paster’s principalship that the school was first accredited. In 1907- 190k Mr. Goodpaster added another year to the high school course, giving all the instruction himself. He w-orked very hard to do this, hampered as he was by lack of time and equipment. T wo more students brought credit to Merrillville. Eva Burge graduated from Crown Point as her class valedic- torian in 1910 and in 1914 Vida Pierce graduated from the Gary High School as her class valedictorian. In 1913-1914 the high school was headed by Paul Linton. Then more equipment was added and the work be- gan to assume a better standard. Fred Ewing was the instructor for the year 1914-1915. At this period two years of high school w-ork were giv- en. Those wishing to complete their high school education were transferred elsewhere. At this time some of the early pupils had secured teacher’s licenses and w r ere teaching in the town- ship and elsewhere in the county. Orrin Walker conducted the school from 1915 to 1917, giving a little broad er course than before. Mr. Walker taught literature, algebra, geometry, history and Latin. In 1917-1918 the school had two teachers. Mr. Hathly and B. E. Nelson. Again in 1919 a pupil of our school. Edith Pierce, graduated from Gary High School as her class valedictorian. Jennie Elmore taught the high school for the next three years with the ex- ception of a few months, when, owing to illness, her place was filled by- Xerxes Silver. In 1918-1919 two high schools were conducted in Ross Township; Miss El- more taught at Merrillville and Miss Olive Wood at Ainsworth. In 1921-1922, Harry B. Calpha taught the Merrillville High School and Miss Wood taught at Ainsworth. The at- tendance was very small at hoth schools. In 1922-1923 Richard Nuzunv and Miss Wood taught at Mer- rillville and Ainsworth re- spec t i v e 1 y . The following year, the trus- tee, Mr. Roy Hack, consoli- dated the two high schools at M err illville. Mr. O. K. Ap- pleman w a s secured as principal and Miss W o o d was retained as assistant. In 1924-1925 Mr. Hack in- stituted a complete com- mercial course i n c 1 u d i n g short hand, typewrit i n g, and bookkeep- ing. Miss Ver da Zuschnitt was secured to teach this department, vutli Mr. Appleman and Miss Wood filling the positions they held the previous year. This year marked the largest increase in attend- ance of any year since the establish- ment of the school. The present year marks the begin- ning of a new era in the school. The high school is fully commissioned, hav- ing both senior and junior high school. Mr. O. K. Appleman is still principal and mathema- tics and sci- ence teacher, Mr. Caughey Naylor teach- i n g English and history, and Mrs. Hel- en Swinford. commer c i a 1 and domestic science. Mr. J. E. Lucas is Junior High principal and athletic direc- tor. The growth of our school has been such that last sum- mer the class rooms w ere re-arranged to provide more space and at present writ- ing the con- gestion has be- come such, that additional teachers will be required in the grades. The grades will occupy mo. ' t of the building now us- ed by the high school. Rians are now being contemplated for the erection o! a modern high school building. ROY W. HACK, TDK PUHFRNT TRl ' STKB THE FACULTY O. K. Appleman, Principal Science and Mathematics Tri-State College Columbia University University of Michigan Caughey Naylor English and History DePauw University Wabash College Northwestern University Helen Swinford Commercial Indiana State Normal (Eastern Division) Vada McPherson Music Joseph E. Lucas Junior High School and Athletics Indiana State Normal (Western Division) Northwestern University CALENDAR September S School opens. September 25 School is dismissed for County Fair. November 6 — No school: Lake County Asssociation at Indiana Harbor. November 16 No school: the teachers visit other schools. November 26-29 Thanksgiving vacation. ' December 18 Aaron Slick from Funkin’ Crick. (School Flay). December 24-January 3 Christmas and New Year vacation. January 14 and 15 — Semester Examinations. January 27 State High School Inspector John W. Rittinger inspects and com- missions the high school. February 5 Sophomore party. February 22 Washington’s Birthday program in the afternoon. February 26 — Ruth in a Rush. (School Play). March 16 State Attendance Officer Blanche Merry visits school and inspects attendance records. April 23 April 30 May 5 May 7 Ross comes here for baseball game. We go to Cedar Lake for baseball game. Junior reception to Seniors. We go to Dyer for baseball game. May 14 We go to Ross for baseball game. May 16 Baccalaureate. May 17 and 18 Final examinations. May 19 — Cedar Lake comes here for baseball game. May 20 Dyer comes here for track meet. May 20 Commencement. May 21 School Closes. SENIORS CLASS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Flower Colors ROLL AND OFFICERS Ray Loyce Lloyd Schnabel Marcella Franz La verne Niksch American Beauty Rose Blue and Gold Proceed not Recede Motto Marcella Franz “It in not every calamity that is a curse, and early adversity is often a blessing. Surmounted difficulties not only teach, but hearten as in our fu- ture struggles. Lloyd Schnabel “ The crowning fortune of a man is to be born to some pursuit which finds him in employment and happiness, whether it be to make baskets, or broadswords, or canals, or statutes, or songs. . i i Laverne Niksch “ The nerve that never relaxes, the eye that never blanches, the thought that never wanders, — these are the masters of xnctory. ' Ray Loyce “A man who knows the world will not only make the most of everything he does know, but of many things he does not know; and will gain more credit by his adroit mode of hiding his ignorance, than the pedant by his awkward attempt to exhibit his eru- dition.’ ' SUCCESS T HE character of individuals is the foundation of all successful en- deavour. No success is worthy that is gained at the expense of another man’s happi- ness, for life is a great school for the unfolding of the mind and development of character. In choosing our life’s work we must grasp that which will bring out the best in each one of us and not grasp that from which we can make the most dollars. For character above suspicion is the corner stone of success, and nothing in this world will take the place of sterling honesty Success is not always to be found un- der favorable conditions, but in deter- mination that enables us to hold on in spite of all discouragement. The ability to keep your courage and self confi- dence will eventually bring you suc- cess. To win success life must be a con tinual and triumphant march onward. There are definite maxims one must observe if he would be successful. It is very necessary to have a very definite aim, to go straight for your mark. There may be obstacles to be overcome in gaining your goal, but remember difficulties are made only to be over- come and that failures must be used as stepping stones to further effort. Be bold and courageous but be prudent, you may be in a minority, but a minor- ity is often an evidence of strength and often beats the majority in the end. “Listen well, answer cautiously, decide promptly.” Bear in mind the greatest insurance for success is to have a sound mind in a sound body. - Laverne Nikseh. AMBITION A MBITION is an onward march and an upward look. Any hardships, ridicules, persecutions, toil or sickness are no obstacles to a soul throbbing with overmastering ambition. With this flaming fire within one’s breast one be- comes unconscious of the external world and becomes wholly engrossed by the thing to be accomplished. “Ev- ery great and commanded moment in the annals of the world” says Emer- son, “is the triumph of some ambition.” lethargy never commands conquer- ing armies, never makes music speak, never harnesses the momentous forces of nature, or moves the soul to aspira- tion. The most alluring forces of youth are its flames of ambition and enthus- iasm. Youth sees no defeat or failure, but he believes the world has been wait- ing for a heralder and liberator of truth, justice and beauty which he announces. Never before in the history of the world has youth, which is driven by ambition, had such a challenge to up- lift and better society as now. Ambition gives weight, power and glory in old age. It brings miracles to pass, turns the wheel of industry and makes an ignnorant man educated. It will transform and broaden a charac- ter and make him master of the fort of his own life. Man was marked A friend in the creation, to himself, And may with fit ambition, conceive The greatest blessings and highest hon- ors Appointed for him, if he can achieve them The right and noble.” By being ambitious one embraces ev- ery opportunity, therefore keep your eyes, ears and minds open. Hear much but say little. Weigh matters before you take action. Spare no labor, nor shrink from any task or danger for as Montros says: “He either fears his fate too much Or his deserts are small. That dares not put it to the touch To gain or lose it all.” You can make up your mind to do anything, but it all depends upon your- self, therefore be resolved and deter- mined to reach your goal and ideal. Marcella Franz. OPPORTUNITY H ISTORY furnishes innumerable ex- amples of men who have been equal to occasions and have accomplish- ed results which seemed impossible by those less resolute. Often they have been common occasions but they have been made great. Quick action deter- mined by decision at once sweeps the world before it. Let us not forget the advice of Garfield who said, “Things don’t turn up in this world until some- body turns them up.” You can judge the strength or the weakness of individuals by what they make of opportunities. Weak men wait for them, strong men make them. The best men are those that have made opportunities. Opportunities come to everyone but it is only the real man who takes opportunities and im- proves them to good advantage. Every task in school is an opportunity. Ev- ery time one meets a man is an oppor- tunity to make a friend. “There is a tide in the affairs of men. Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage of their life. Is bound in shallows and in miseries; And we must take the current when it serves. Or lose our ventures.” Opportunities do not come to a drone but to the industrious and ambitious. These people make common chances golden opportunities. There are opportunities coming to the whole human race but he only is great that will take these opportunities and serve the world with them. Lloyd Schnabel. EDUCATION A N Education is the lieritage this generation owes to the future generation. Many people “feel” that an education is valuable, yet do not know ' exactly w r hy. An education gives us a better esti- mate of life, and enables us to under- stand and appreciate people and things al out us. With an education we are better equipped to face life’s battle and win that success for w ' hich we strive. Without an education a man’s life may be one of drudgery, without much compensation: a life of only limited en- joyment of the best in the home and in business: a life shorn of its greatest usefulness and influence among his neighbors and friends, a life of only limited opportunity and ability for ser vice. The aim of an education is to teach us how to use the finest of tools, our minds. It enables us to co-ordinate the intellect and emotions, so they may work together harmoniously, for the greatest good of mankind. Education starts in the home when the child is under school age, when the mind is plastic, when impressions can easily be made and are lasting. Next he is brought in contact with the school life where he receives the ele- ments of discipline, good-behavior, con- centration, and the like. Success in this school life depends mostly upon the child. You can make the child go through the motions of se- curing an education, but if he is de- termined not to learn neither the par- ent nor teacher can pour knowledge in- to his brain. From school he goes out into the world where he faces life’s grim spec- tacle. Many men receive splendid educa- tions by travel, associating with differ- ent types of people and reading good books. To-day there is equality between the rich and poor in the field of education. The greatest compensation that comes from an education derived from a school and from the world, is a sterling char- acter. This is the best diploma a man can receive, it adds value to himself and increases his worth to society. - Ray A. I oyce. JUNIORS OFFICERS PRESIDENT - - LOREN BOWMAN VICE-PRESIDENT - - GERALD HALSTED SECRETARY - - LEONARD HORST TREASURER _ _ LEONARD BOWMAN CLASS ROLL ARTHUR BOLDT GERALD HALSTED LEONARD BOWMAN LEONARD HORST LOREN BOWMAN IRENE NEWELL ZERNA WILLIAMS FLOWER comRs MOTTO LILY BLUE AND WHITE ETERNAL LOYALTY IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS � CHARACTER C HARACTER is power. Character makes the man and determines his success. Character is not in- herited, neither is it founded upon social position, nor does it come as a result of physical or material ad- vantage. It has to be developed by ex- perience, the most able teacher. There are two different kinds of character, moral and immoral. The man who possesses a moral character is able to distinguish the right and wrong in problems which confront him, and is most apt to choose the right path. The path that will mean most to himself and his fellowman. The man who pos- sesses an immoral character usually does not care for the right or wrong or else he is unable to distinguish what may be right or wrong. This type us- ually does not think much about the moral side of life. A poor man in the world’s estimation is not what may be termed poor if lie has developed a good moral character and is able to assert it. Any school, community, or nation can be brought forward or retar ded by this type of person. A person may be poor in wealth but possess ambition and will power on which he may develop an outstanding character. Character is much more enduring than fame. This may be shown by contrasting the lives of two men of different type in two dif- erent nations. Gladstone was born in England in 1809 in a great progressive age, amidst wealtii, luxury, and edu- cation. He attended the best schools and graduated with honors from Ox- ford University. In his early twenties he entered parliament and became the leader of his nation for over half a century. A man of this character leaves an imprint on a nation’s life. The oth- er man was born the same year, but he was not born amidst riches, luxury, and culture. He was born in a log cabin amidst hardships and danger and pov- erty. He did not have the opportunity to attend school, but received his edu- cation reading books at night after the field work was done. His education was not mainly from books but from nature, and in studying nature he learned to develop will power and ambition upon which he might base his character. His character won him the confidence of a nation and the highest honor that could be bestowed upon an individual in his country. This great man was Ab- raham Lincoln. A school, community, or social body should encourage the younger genera- tion to develop a clean moral character. To do this they should provide for sev- eral things; schools for proper educa- tion and developing of character, and pure, clean, wholesome entertainment for the younger generation so that they would stay in the community instead of drifting to the larger cities. If these things were practised in each commun- ity there would not be so much crime and the smaller communities would be the equal of the large cities for help- ful entertainment and the development of healthy and moral individuals. ATHLETICS A meeting was called in September- for the election of officers and the following were elected: Ray I oyce, President. Ix� ren Bowman, Vice President. Leona Miller, Sec. -Treasurer. Owing to our disadvantage and inad- equate provision for athletics not so much has been accomplished. The school has no gymnasium, most of the pupils come or leave in busses, the noon and rest periods are of necessity short and the school officials have not deemed it expedient to excuse the pu- pils from classes to engage in athletics. But in spite of these handicaps athlet- ics have been developed upon several lines. By the time the baseball season clos- ed the team showed promising quali- ties and this spring have done fine team work. A number of Basketball games were played between the classes, the Juniors winning the championship: the Freshmen, although outweighed, were a very close second. Having poor facilities to practice basketball, arrangements were made with authorities of the Griffith High School to use the gymnasium two even- ings a week, but this was found disad- vantageous, to the Griffith and our own team. We failed in our endeavor to pro- cure the Hobart gym for practice and we were compelled to discontinue Bas- ketball for the season. The winter months were relieved by the introduction of the new national game Soccer. Many games were played on the school grounds. The boys enter- ed into the game with great pleasure and zeal. Boys who had not been in- terested in athletics became so by first engaging in this sport. This spring many did very strenuous track work and showed good form. Re- wards for track are offered as follows: A blue ribbon for first, red for second and white for third. For the highest scoring individuals the first reward a gold, the second a silver, and the third a bronze medal. An indoor baseball team is being or- ganized and a number of girls have tak- en advantage of it and although most of them are new at the game they are endeavoring to master it. —RAY LOYCE. SOPHMORES OFFICERS PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER ERICH STARK FRANCES CRISMAN LUCILE PIERCE MIIJDRED TABER CLASS EDNA COLE FRANCES CRISMAN HELEN DE LAU JOSEPHINE FARLEY DOROTHY FRANZ LILLIAN FREDRICK HENRY CREINER RUTH HARDER JOHN KIEFER MILDRE1 ROLL LILLIAN KUEHL GRACE LINDHOLM ROSE MEYER LEONA MILLER LUCILE PIERCE LOUELLA PROTT GENEVA SAXTON ERICH STARK EIJVIER STRONG TABER FLOWER COI )RS MOTTO SWEET PEA GREEN AND WHITE A MIND UNEMPLOYED IS A MIND UNENJOYED OPTIMISM A LL depressing words or thoughts tend to paralyze effort. Optimism creates and releases energy, while pes- simism cramps, cripples and benumbs the one who yields to it. Do not con- sider a thing too hard to master but make a resolve to solve the problem or master the task and it will be half done. Work hard, make the best of a situa- tion. Never talk of business troubles, hard times, bad collections, mean teach- ers, unpleasant tasks, griefs, apparent failure or vexing problems. They are all a part of the game of life and let them take care of them- selves. When your school mates talk of hard lessons tell them to smile, this will bring added enjoyment to their work and make them better students. Look for the sunlight, bathe in it, look on the sunny side of everything. Nev- er start to school with a grouch. If you were unable to get your lesson be- cause of the radio or little brother mak- ing too much noise do not blame some one else for your neglect of your stud- ies. Apply yourself in your study periods and refrain from talking and entertaining your associates, and you will have your studies mastered anil ready for the class period. Always be a good loser and be as enthusiastic about the success of others as your own. If you are defeated be polite and cour- teous and do not attribute your failure to unfair means which others may have employed to become successful. Give so much time to the improve- ment of yourself that you will have no time to criticize others. The habit of boosting others boosts the man who forms it. Life is as interesting as we make it, and so we should resolve to observe the interesting things about us, to enjoy the people we meet. Op- timists are contented people, but they are not so content that they are shirk- ers of work and too complacent, but they try to improve themselves and oth- er people and surrounding conditions. Make a resolution to become an op- timist, do not wait until the New Year, do it now. KI)NA COLE. LILLIAN KUEHL MUSIC W E have a large Music class num- bering fifty-seven. The Foresman system is used and this is supplemented by the Progressive Music Series. Book Four and Twice Fifty-five. We have done quite a little two part work and occasionally three part work. Not mentioning some of the fog horns and the occasional bleating of some lambs the singing has gone along smoothly. There are a number of girls with ex- ceptionally fine voices and because ol this we have organized a Girls’ Glee Club which we all enjoy exceedingly, especially the boys. The girls enjoy practicing in the Glee Club even if they do miss the inspiring and silver toned voices of the boys. We enjoy our singing best when our teacher wears his famous smile, but we can understand that smile wearing off when we sing “Rain Drops Pitter Pat- ter.” On Tuesday we eagerly await the arrival of our Music supervisor, Miss McPherson who through her big blue eyes and personality and thorough work gives us inspiration for the rest of the week. We are indebted to our two pianists Lillian Kuehl and Ethel Schoon who make our music period much pleasant- er. We expect to meet them later on the Concert platform. In the Foresman ' s work the records are used in teaching. However they are accompanied at times by the tap- ping of the boys’ dainty feet. Naturally there are some songs we like better than others. The boys are very attentive when we sing the “Sea King’s Bride”. “The Windlass Song”, is also enjoyed as we all like sailing the waters. The boys like Heaving the Anchor”. Another favorite song is the “Wanderer’s Evening Song”. Natural- ly, it speaks of rest. How we like to sing the song “The Moon”. It gives a very beautiful description of the moon as she comes up over the hill, but wide awake but a twinkle in her eye. What a story she could telL The patriotic songs we like to sing are the “Anvil Chorus” and “Columbia the Gem of the Ocean”. The round “Scotland’s Burning” is sung in good spirit but it is not so ex- citing as a fire drill, especially when the slide is partly covered with half melted snow. The girls appreciate singing “A Night in June . My, girls it will soon be here again. Elmer’s favorite song is “Sleep Baby Sleep”. We entertained visitors on Washing- ton’s birthday. Real talent from our class gave some excellent music on the violin, saxaphone and steel guitar. The visitors told us they enjoyed the pro- gram very much. As singing makes us happy we will continue and as the chromatic scale is right in our line we will progress in half steps if unable to in whole steps. -LEONA MILLER. FRESHMEN OFFICERS PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER MURRAY HOLMES MALCOLM HALSTED MARTHA BAESSLER JAMES HALSTED CLASS ROLL MARTHA BAESSLER IVA BEACH IRENE BENSON WILLIAM CHESTER HARRY COMBS JAMES HALSTED MALCOLM HALSTED HAZEL HEINY MURRAY HOLMES ELEANOR KAISER MYRTLE LUEBCKE ETHEL McCOLLEY HAROLD MEYER RACHEL NEWELL ETHEL SCHOON ALFRED STARK MILFORD STEVENSON JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS RALPH WOJAHN ROBERT WYATT FIXJWER - - - CARNATION COLORS ... - CRIMSON AND GOLD MOTTO - - - SAFE ON FIRST, NOW SCORE BE A BOOSTER Boost, you kids, for Merrillville Hi! With all her honor and fame. Her colors we must ever fly And give her a wonderful name. Boost her up, and hold her there, And do not let her fall, For if she’s set adrift in air ’Twill mean the doom for all. Boost our teachers, one and all, For their service we implore. Do not let their honor fall Nor their service he ignored. Three cheers for Merrillville Hi! With all her sports and games, Merrillville will never die Or give up that wonderful name. We’re the ones to boost her, And not to knock her down. We’re the ones to praise her Wherever we are fount!. Be a booster in your class, Boost your classmates till the last. May their lives be full of joys So they’ll be happy girls and boys. Boost your schoolwork, one and all. And do not shirk a task, For the work that you may do Will bring a reward at last. Here, y ou discontented pupil. Growling ’bout the country school. Get some knowledge, also grit, Turn about and boost a bit. — Hazel Heiny. Myrtle l-ueheke. FRESHMEN L iterature is the jewel of the High School subjects. As we study it we are introduced to the best thoughts and feelings of noble men and women. It gives an added charm to life and an inspiration for living, quickens and gives reverence for the beautiful, and places before us the ideals and aspirations of the sweet sing- ers of the ages. It gives us knowledge and by it our hearts and minds share the different elements of the experi- ences of other people. The first few days of school we thought English mere play, but to our utter dismay we found out differently when our teacher, Mr. Naylor said, Hand in a theme every Friday on the topic I suggest”. This made most of us open our eyes and sit up and take notice for we knew there were six class- ics to be read in addition to the work in Sentence and Theme. It was the Freshmen’s greatest am- bition to excel all the other English classes in the High School and towards this end we worked industriously. The first few months we wrote themes and when the class time came they were read and criticized. We felt rather shy criticizing for fear of hurt- ing our classmates ' feelings but now in the second semester we find it has done us good rather than harm and no one has contracted enemies by the English class discussions. The classics we have read have been like a refreshing drink in an oasis. “As You Like It” was read eagerly and the girls seemed to be much enthused ENGLISH towards the climax on account of the love affair, but the boys blushed be- cause they were so shy and innocent. Next we were introduced to Ixmgfellow in “The Tales of a Wayside Inn.” This visit to the inn, although short wrs wi h congenial company as we smoked our pipes and listened to the stories told. Treasure Island sounded like the ring of money. How the boy’s eyes spark- led as they discovered the money. But as they were contemplating how to spend the money, the bell rang; the boys at once threw their guns away, at- tired themselves in other clothes and one boy remarked, “There is always someone taking the joy out of life.” The class had debates during the year. The girls seemed to be quite at home entering into it with a determin- ed and winning attitude. Next we studied the Sketch Book by Washington Irving. Our first exper- ience with Irving was in making a sea voyage. It became a little stormy but our teacher brought quiet and calm to the voyagers by a look and a few em- phatic words. We were excited and glad when the shout of land was heard as we approached Europe. We had a wonderful vacation in England visiting rural churches, people and scenes. We became amused and interested visiting the antiques of London. We hope our Literature will stand out as a pleasant memory of the past and give us hope and inspiration for the future. MARTHA BAESSLER. ETHEL McCOLLEY. ASSEMBLY STUDY PERIOD H ALF a period gone and no Geom- etry studied. When Euclid orig- inated this study he never realized the enemies he was to make. Why could- n’t Euclid have invented the radio in- stead of Geometry? Think of the friends he would have made. This sci- ence was first used in establishing the boundaries in the Nile valley after the river had overflown its banks and wash- ed the mud huts of the dwellers away. But I don’t live in a mud hut and so why should 1 study the subject? There, as soon as one tries to study the girls have to talk about the fine time they had last night. Yes, the party was a success but it won’t help our deportment mark.” “Girls don’t talk so loud. I’ve a lessson to get out.” “Oh, have you woke up?” Excuse us for disturbing your slumber.” Oh, there’s Ralph wanting to talk to Bill the whole length of the room and Mr. Lucas watching him. Bill is try- ing to make him understand he is be- ing watched. Well, he wouldn’t heed the warning so now he is given one of the honors of the school. He is given the exclusive privilege of sitting by himself in the arm chaii which is in the front of the room. My, he looks like a monarch upon a throne, except he seems a little less comfortable. Now I’ve got a bawling out. I asa- ed about my Geometry lesson. Frances, Rose, I ouella and Lillian have been hav- ing a tea party and not a word has been said to them. Maybe if I dressed in girls’ clothes I could get away with it. Ah. a note coming my way. Say Bill, toss it over when the boss isn’t looking. Now to see what is on it! Oh shucks, a note from Grace asking me why the class pins haven’t come. Those girls are always pestering me about the pins. Well that’s a girl for you, that’s part of their makeup. Gosh, only ten minutes left and no Geometry studied, let me see, if two triangles have two sides and the. Ouch! Hi, don’t get too funny with those pa- per wads and that rubber band or I’ll get my bean shot-gun into action. This sure is a hot corner when the gattling guns get busy and the light in- fantry get their rubber bands limbered up and they find their mark. Just a few days ago Milford received a paper wad on the ear which made him shout out loud then — well silence is golden — you know what happened. It seems as if every one in the 100 m is getting spring fever. Well, this isn’t getting my geometry. Let me see where did I get to? Whew! James is getting it good and proper for entertaining Ethel too much. Well, it isn’t his fault altogeth- er because his mind is of the peculiar type to think up and work out some new invention for mischief. Here comes the tormenter this way. Now what can he want here? 1 hope he doesn’t tell me to get busy because I might and that would defeat the whole purpose of the study period, and, in ad- dition, 1 would lose some valuable time during which I could have much fun. What’s that he’s saying? Oh, he wants that little slip of paper under my book. Why-er-er-I can’t hardly because that has some very personal business on it. I tell him so and he says he doesn’t want to see it. I sure did get off easy that time be- cause that “little slip of paper” was a note from some one whose name I will not divulge. There goes Henry to help John work his English. It seems to me he spends most of his time working the teachers. He naturally has to work at something. He wants to know what’s going on in the corner. They tell him they ' re studying. But he says “Yes, but it’s Femaleology.” Henry goes back to his corner and seems to be quite con- tented to look over his book through the window. I wonder what Art is dreaming about? How often he brings back to my mind the song “Dreamland”. And Elmer, how he entertains the ladies, how they appreciate it if they do say he is a nuisance. He is a strate- gist. He comes down here and on the way he slyly slips Louedla a note, I sup- pose it is a little information she needs about her lesson. No, she blushes so it must be about something more im- portant. What would the girls do with- out this shiek? Josephine seems to be rather fidgety all at Qnce. Oh, Ray has come into the room. What is that in the back of the room? Oh it is three girls maneuvering for first place with Murray. Martha has gained it. Murray must now remain si- lent for Martha is doing the entertain- ing. Just a few ' minutes left, now I must hurry. To prove CE equals CF. There comes Ruth parading down the aisle. She seems to have much business. She is in a rush. Oh, a new dress, new shoes and stockings. You look nice Ruth. Now ' don’t you think it’s time you sat down and gave another girl a chance? Why it’s time for class already. The time goes fast in study period but when it comes to reciting — well that’s different. Now for another forty min- utes of torture. So long. - ERICH STARK. JOKES One of the boys in the Biology class became very much concerned over the theory of evolution, and asked his mo- ther thus Mother, am I descended from a monkey?” “1 don ' t know,” the mother replied, ‘1 never knew your father’s people.” There stands Reverend Mr. Naylor, Whom everyone relies on. Who never says a foolish thing. And always does a wise one. Josephine Williams had some difti culty convincing Mr. Harper that she was not a grade pupil and that she be- longed in high school in Merrillville. That’s the trouble with being so small, Josephine. But, never mind, you’ll grow r . We know you’ll be thirteen next September. The other day a young unmarried friend of mine came up to me and said: “Say, you have a swell looking woman teacher down there”. “You mean our commercial teacher?” 1 said. “Oh, she’s all right except for one thing.” “What’s that?” he asked. “She’s mar- ried.” Lillian Fredrick inquiring of Mr. Appleman if the girls could sit togeth- er during the hot lunch demonstration. Lillian — “Mr. Appleman. are we go- ing to sit together during the demon- stration?” Mr. Appleman — “I don’t know, I’d like to but people might talk about it. Malcolm Halsted made a break the other night when he asked Josephine Farley to go to the show- with him. But it was a worse break to him when she told him she wouldn’t go out with a lit- tle kid like him. What Would Happen? • IF We had thirteen in the Geometry class. Elmer wouldn’t write notes to M. I F. Ray didn’t talk out loud. Ralph would answer one history question a day. IJoyd grew ' any tal ler. Hazel didn ' t flirt with Lee. Mr. Naylor said ‘produce’ instead of ‘projuce’. Jo didn’t w ' rite a note to Ray every day. Jeff studied his lessons. We missed our Physics class. Gerald didn’t chew r gum in school. The fire escape should he wet w ' heu we have fire drill. The teachers could make A’s as well as other letters. (For our grade cards). We had a gymnasium. The Freshmen decided to have a par- ty. There weren’t any mails to carry notes after school closes. Caesar had died w ' hen he was a lit- tle boy. Patrons should visit the school. Diogenes were on earth to-day. DRAMATICS The Cast, of “Aaron AARON SLICK FROM PUNKIN CRICK This play was given by members of Merrillville High School at the high school auditorium. December 18. Characters Aaron Slick Arthur Bold! Mrs. Rosa B. Berry Zerna Williams Wilbur Merridew John Kiefer Little Sis Riggs Josephine Williams Gladys May Merridew Irene Newell Clarence Green Ray I.oyce Girl in Red Mildred Taber Hotel Guests: Slick from Punk in Crick” Lucile Pierce, Loren Bowman, Lillian Kuehl, Erich Stark, Grace Lindholm Synopsis Act. 1 — The kitchen of Rosa Berry down on an Oklahoma farm. Act II- The same scene, a week later. Act III Scene at a Chicago hotel. Story of the Play Aaron Slick, a bashful farmer, was in love with Mrs. Berry, an Oklahoma widow, and made frequent trips to see her. Gladys Merridew, a young city- boarder, always interrupts when Aaron is planning to “pop the question to Rosa. Mr. Merridew, a speculator, of- fered to buy Mrs. Berry’s farm for $2,000. Sis Riggs overheard a conver- sation that there was oil on the farm. Sis tells Aaron and warns him to tell Mrs. Berry. Mr. Merridew buys the place thinking there is oil on it but later finds that he has bought it under false pretenses. Mr. Merridew demands his money but Clarence Green, the de- tective, who lias been following him, puts him in jail for a swindle that he committed in Iowa. Aaron Slick asks Rosa to be his wife and go back to Pun- kin Crick and live. She accepts and they return to Punkin Crick happy. Program RUTH IN A RUSH Characters Ruth McDonald Moore, always in a rush Lucile Pierce Juliet Ruth’s Friend and Secretary Grace Lindholm Mrs. Brownell Ruth’s Aunt Jessica Ruth Harder Peggy Pat An Eloper Josephine Farley Sadie Sodastrom A Ticket Agent I ouella Prott Jean Foster Ruth’s Married Sister Lillian Fre drick Susie A Maid Geneva Saxton Gilbert Lansing A Writer Arthur Boldt Philip Grant A Millionaire Leonard Bowman Dwight Lambert Another Eloper Loren Bowman Leonard Bruce Poor But Aristocratic Elmer Strong Wayne Ashley Rich but Uncultured Erich Stark Act I — Room in Ruth Moore’s home. An August afternoon. Act II- Waiting Room of Sunshine Junction. A few days later. Act III The same. A few hours lat- er. Story of the Play Ruth Moore, a maid of manifold interest and of much wealth, finds herself avalanched by a pair of suitors. Tired of social life she obtains, under an assumed name, the position as sec- retary to Gilbert Lansing. The fact that Ruth has literary ambitions, a fair amount of talent, and has had a manu- script rejected by this same man, makes her doubly eager to accept the position. Ruth’s older sister invites Ruth and Juliet, Ruth’s secretary, to visit her that they might meet two old friends. At Sunshine Junction the girls meet Gilbert Lansing and Phillip Grant, who are forced to w r ait for the Local be- cause of lack of gasoline. The four be- come acquainted without revealing their names and enjoy an afternoon tea, but are interrupted by an eloping couple who are pursued by the bride’s father. To help the young couple out Ruth and Lansing play the role of bride and groom, so they can escape before they are caught. The identities are finally discovered difficulties removed and Ruth becomes the permanent secretary of Lansing. OUR ADVERTISERS We ask your patronage for the business men whose announcements will be found in the following pages. They have contributed materially to the success of this volume for which we offer our sincere appreciation. DR. H. L. IDDINGS F. BARKER. Proprietor Phone, Crown Point 689 The White Star Sweet Shop Candies Sandwiches Sodas Tobacco Coffee Sundaes Ice cream and confections furnished for parties, picnics, socials, at a special price. WALTER’S BLOCK, MERRILLVILLE It pleases us to know that our stocks can satisfactorily supply the students of the Merrillville High School with the very best in such school supplies as GARY INDIANA Hooks Note Pads Loose- Leaf Books Fountain Pens Artist’s Supplies Draughtsman Sets Typewriters and Supplies Whenever you ' re thinking of building You urill want it to be of the best, hence Why not just up and do it right With concrete for permanence? Hard and soft coal, wood, stone, sand and cement. Concrete work a specialty. MATH NEUDORF Phlone Crown Point 913 Merrillville. Indiana While at school I have my fun, Yet there are errands I must run. Now right across the street I wind To the nicest place you can ever find. It’s Walter Demmon’s Grocery Store, Now I know you’ve been there before. Merrillville Lumber Supply Company PORTABLE GARAGES LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLIES Our motto-Quality at low prices Made-to-Measure Clothes All one price Over 30(1 patterns to pick from Any suit or overcoat Any two-piece suit $26.75 $22.50 Gary Theatre Building- 469 Broadway A Complete Home Furnishing Institution Founded in 1909 Better Furniture and home furnishings for less money, has always been the aim and the ambition of this great institution, which has catered to the people of Gary and Northern Indiana for the past 17 years. By strictly ad- hering to the principles of a square deal to all alike, and by handling only guaranteed merchandise, and selling at live and let live prices we have grown from a small store to our present position as the “Greatest Home Fur- nishing Institution in Indiana.” Guaranteed merchandise. Credit Free as Water. Our convenient locations out of the big rent district enables us to undersell. You are always welcome here whether you wish to buy or are just looking around. VISIT OUR EXCLUSIVE RUG STORE WE TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO A HOME HOUSE MUSCAT TWO BIG STORES Tenth and Broadinay 659-65 Washington St. In the Heart of Gary John F. Stoltz THE BIG DOUBLE STORE ON LINCOLN HIGHWAY General Merchandise Meats Groceries Dry Goods BE I, IV A VS HUE COMPLETE MAE OE EKESH MEAT WASHBURN -CROSBY CO. MINNEAPOLIS.MINN. For Sale By P. Lennertz Merrillville, Indiana Ma tibu nil Gold Medal POULTRY FEEDS HICHEST QUALITY GUARANTEED Compliments of MRS. TIERNEY Phone 3321 200 Cubic Ft. of Air Per Min. Sand Blast Two Surfacing and Polishing Machines Carl W. Miller Co. Reliable Makers of MONUMENTS, MAUSOLEUMS Distributors of Rook of Ages Barre Granite Our equipment is the best in Northern Indiana. We have erected the largest and finest work in this district. 41f 0 Broadway Gary, Indiana ALL WOOL 2 PANTS SUITS $25 A $35 WHERE LOW PRICES QUALITY MEET IG4I BROADWAY — GARY 1ND- Tlic Home of Manhattan Shirts Stetson Hats Phoenix Hose. The D. H. Goble Printing Company Greenfield, Indiana Candy LINCOLN REST TOURIST CAMP Shell Gasoline Station Lunches, Sandwiches, and Soft Drinks of all kinds Tobacco Cigars Ice Cream E. WYATT, Proprietor v JOSEPH SCHMIDT Barber Shop Pool Room The Real Old Fashioned Wood Smoked Barbecue BARKER’S BARBECUE Roast Pig Roast Chicken Roast Beef Hot Dogs Roast Pork Chili Northeast corner Harrison and Lincoln Highway OLDSMOBILE SIX Product of General Motors Prices F. O. B. Standard Coupe $925 Standard Coach 950 Standard Sedan 1025 WALTER AND General Repairing Merrillville Lansing, Mich. DeLuxe Coupe $990 DeLuxe Coach 1040 DeLuxe Sedan 1115 LENNERTZ Sales and Service Indiana Phones Hobart 1614-J-4 Crown Point 684