Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1918 volume:

5EMI0R. ANNUAL CLASS 0f 1 ig I SSuei 6y tLe S e.'rvT.o'jis nETROPOLlCBjGH SCHOOL ntfR-OPOLIS J X. 1 — metropolis high school building ifnmiunii -- ■■■■■..... In offering this, the first Senior Annual of the Metropolis High School, we feel that it is far from perfect, but we hope that the future annuals will grow into a volume which we shall be proud to be called the founders of SENIOR CLASS OF 1918. Uln f0rs. iRnar IE. (Butting SUfiiBr kinb effurtfi lyatte gone timiarbs making nur Ijuily arlunil rarrrr uthat it mas meant tn be, tlte rlafits nf ’IS must respert-fnlhj bebiraten tljiB lutlumr. r - 0?L«; V Vo I nine One -U vuttcw, Jlime 19 la TABLE OF CONTENTS June, 1918 Frontispiece..........Metropolis High School Page: Dedication ............................................. 4 Board of Education ..................................... 7 Faculty ................................................ g Annual Staff .... ......................................... Editorials ............................................ 13 Seniors Class ................................................. lg Officers .............................................. 14 History ................................................... Photos ................................................ 10 Prophecy .............................................. 24 WiH......................................’..’”.’.’.’.’. 28 Poem....................................................30 - Literary .............................................. gg Juniors ............................................... 40 Sophomores ............................................ 42 Freshmen .............................................. 44 Athletics ............................................. 4g Preface to Advertisements ............................. 51 6 r A Stoarft nf iEfturaitmt DR. J. L. NEVILLE. President fHrmbrra H. A. EVANS JAS. FOREMAN W. H. KARR. JR. W. A. STEERS. DR. J. A. HELM MABEL ELLIOTT. Secretary w--------------------------------------------------------■� 7 — r iFarultp Cutting, Mrs. Rose E.—Mathematics and History. St. Louis, Normal—Principal of Metropolis High School. Davy, Clara H.—Domestic Science and History. Mississippi Synodical College foi Teachers; Western Ten nc3se State Normal; George Peabody College. Bauer, Helen—English. Cornell College. Lewis F. F., A. B., B. D., M. A.—Foreign Languages. Yale University; Beloit College. Stein, II., Jr.,—Science. University of Illinois. Wiant, L. D.—Commercial. Brown’s Business College. Smith, Sibyl—Music. Cincinnati Conservatory of Music ; Kentucky State Normal. V._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ t — 9 — — 10 — HENRY AUSTIN. Editor in Chief GEORGE K. YETTER. Illustrator and Assistant Editor LERA AMLINGMEYER. Girls Athleti-s SAM WILLIS. Boys Athletics GEORGE SLIMPERT. Business Manager VERNA HELM. Literary Editor JUEL JACKSON. Literary Editor MINNIE WEAVER. Literary Editor CLASS MOTTO:---“Over the Top. COLORS :-Green and White. TREE:-—Silver Poplar. FLOWER:-LaFranc Rose, — 12 — t In this, the first Annual published by the Senior Class of Metropolis High School, the whole aim of the editorial staff has been to publish an Annual worthy of old Metropolis High School. The undertaking, which has been a departure from the usual Senior activities, has not always been pleasant, and the problem of finance has at times seemed difficult, but, being determined to leave somethng for our school which shall advance our standing in relation to other schools, we are beginning and leaving this, the first Annual published by this school, in the hope that the future Senior ( lasses shall profit by this beginning and continue the publication of the “Sphinx” each year. The success of the Annual is due largely to the business staff, the associate editors, an dthe untiring work of the assistant editor and illustrator, George Yetter, whose art work for the Annual has surpassed our greatest expectations and has gk.en the Annual an individual style. Much credit is given to the class in general for accomplishing satisfactorily the task of securing subscriptions, which has added materially in financing the Annual. We are leaving the “Sphinx” to the school free irom debt, and we trust that it shall always remain so. With the present financial condition of the “Sphinx” and the material which has been collected, the next year’s Senior Class should have no difficulty in holding up the present standard and bettering the Annual, as we know they shall. In leaving, the editorial staff of the “Sphinx” welcomes the next year editorial staff to the task of publishing the school annual, and wishes them the very best of luck and success. 13 — — VI XN-30IS -a J Nixsnv M tUlaas instant A bunch of sparkling geniuses entered the High School in the fall of 1913. They refrained from making the ignorant blunders of the former Freshmen and from being daily caught in their misdemeanors. Before the first fruitful year was ended, many of the members had been bluffed away by the fearful frowns from the rostrum. Another was called by the tinkling of the wedding bells. Those who stuck applied themselves industriously to weiner roasts and general amusements, excepting the few who labored night and day that they might be candidates for final honors of Valedictorian or Salutatorian. Disappointed and disgusted because they were not awarded their expected star for superior intelligence in the Freshman year they began the Sophomore term. It was this year that the girls won the long coveted star, not lor their wonderful mental ability, but for their supremacy over the other teams in basketball. The coming spring seemed brighter than ever to the trudging Sophomores. Teachers no longer frowned upon them but treated them as human beings, until one day a great calamity occurred; five members of the class played truant. The spring darkened and members of the Faculty resumed their usual expressions. The responsibility of guiding and directing the Fresh- v. — 15 — men, together with the extremely hard course, made the Sophomore year a difficult one, but the class emerged victorious, leaving their burden to be taken up by the coming Sophomore class. When the third year began, each member of the Class felt they were well on the way to the final goal. All minor things were laid aside that they might apply themselves more closely to the work of preparing for the dignified position of Seniors. Notwithstanding the fact that in each of the first three years Cupid had entered and stolen a girl from the Class, the proportion of girls to boys is two to one. During this last year their energies have been spent in raising the standard of the High School and have cheerfully given suggestion and words of advice to all from the Freshmen down to the Faculty. Although these seem to be slow in meeting our expectations, nevertheless the class has been patient and for-bearing. They feel justly proud of their accomplishments and the talent which they displayed in various ways. They hope their example may prove a help in overcoming difficulties of the following classes. ☆ ☆ — 16 — 17 — 8161 JO SSV13 O ‘ Hsnry Austin Egyption (1) ; 1st Paper Intellectual Contest (1) ; Class Vice President (1) ; Winner Gold Medal Contest (3) ; “Stars and Stripes in France (4) ; Class President (4) ; “Jimmie’s Aunt Jane” (4); Basketball (4) ; Illini (4) ; Editor-In-Chief ol Annual; Class Orator. “Ambitious to learn.” Juel Jackson Egptian (1) ; Class Vice Presi-: t (4) ; Track (4) ; Illini (4) ; • immie’s Aunt Jane” (4) ; Edi-to'hl Staff: Valedictorian. “Ye gods! What wisdom.” Gaogc Yetter (“Sheeny”) Egyptian (1); Track (1) (4); Basketball (4); Class Secretary (1) ; Illini (4) ; Illustrator and Assistant Editor Annual; “Jimmie’s Anr.t Jane” (4). “Loud and long.” — 19 — Verna Helm Egyptian (1) ; Class Vice President (1) ; Inntelectual Contest (1) ; Basketball (4) ; “Jimmie’s Aunt Jane” (4) ; Illini (4) ; Surgical Dressings; Editorial Staff Annual; Salutatorian. “Silence Is a Mark of Wisdom.” Alice Miller (“Pooks”) Egyptian (1) ; Surgical Dressings; Basketball (4); “Jimmie’s Aunt Jane” (4); Illini (4) ; Class Historian. “When she gets in she always gets out.” Theresa Williams Crescent (1) ; Class Club (3) ; “Jimmie’s Aunt Jane” (4) ; Illini (4) ; Senior Typist. “She can’t control her eyes.” r Laura Leukering Crescent (1) ; “Jimmie’s Aunt Jane” (4); Illini (4). “Her faults are few.” Minnie Weaver Crescent (1) ; Intellectual Contest (1); Gold Medal Contest (3); Surgical Dressings; Basketball (4) ; Illini (4) ; “Jimmie’s Aunt Jane” (4); Editorial Staff Annual; Class Poet. “A natural born housekeeper.” Arthur Weaver Crescent (1); Basketball (4); Track (4) ; “Jimmie’s Aunt Jane” (4) ; Illini (4). “Shall I be wasting in despair, Die because a woman’s fair.” George Slimpert (“Dago ) Egyptian (1); Basketball (4); Track (4) ; “Jimmie’s Aunt Jane” (4) ; Illini (4); Business Manager Annual. “Fresh from Sunny Italy.” Luella Cox Egyptian (1); Jimmie’s Aunt Jane (4) ; Illini (4). “Oh, how modest.” Sam Willis (“Joppa”) Egyptian (1); Basket Ball (4 ; Track (4) ; Stars and Stripes in France (4); Jimmie’s Aunt Jane (4) ; Editorial Staff Annual. “Oh, how he loves his home town.” 22 Madge Morgan Crescent (1); Jimmie’s Aunt Jane (4) ; Illini (4) ; Basketball (4); Surgical Dressings. “Small in stature but numerous in words.” Lera Amlingmeyer (“Dutch' ) Crescent (1); Intellectual Contest (1); Gold Medal Contest (3); Class President (2) (3); Captain Basket Ball (4) ; Stars and Stripes in France (4) ; Illini (4) ; Jimmie’s Aunt Jane (4) ; Editorial Staff Annual; Class Prophet; Track (4). “God made a mistake when He made her a girl.” Alice Dugger Egyptian (1); Basket Ball (4); Jimmie’s Aunt Jane (4) ; Surgical Dressings; Senior Typist; Illini (4). “No wedding bells for me.” — 23 — (Ela00 Prnpltmi r The sun was doing its best to set the school house on fire with its rays. The occupants of the assembly dozed in the sultry heat. Several heads had already dropped on the desks in restless slumbers, while mine was swaying to and fro and my eye lids growing heavier every second. Soon my head was resting on the desk, and I like the rest was dreaming. For forty long years I slept undisturbed, and then someone began tormenting me with music. How I wished that he would go away and let me sleep a few years longer. But the noise seemed to be an endless nuisance; at last it became necessary for me to get up and order the tormentor away. On arising and surveying the once old familiar assembly I observed that great changes had taken place; dust completely covered the few remaining desks, the plaster had crumbled away, and the windows had passed out of existence. At last I spied my tormentor out on a green lawn shaded by great trees. He was a shriveled little man, whose attention was divided between a grind organ and a monkey. I attempted to yell at him, but found that I could not make a sound. As I stood there perplexed and dumfounded, the odd little man glanced upward, his eyes rested upon me for a moment, then his mouth popped open and his expression turned to that of horror. He turned and hurried away dragging his jabbering monkey behind him. I tried again to call him and beg him to come back, because in the wrinkled old face I distinctly recognized my old class mate, George Slimpert. Jumped out of the window, determined to overtake my old friend, but soon discovered that my muscles were stiff and my joints had rusted; running was impossible. Great buildings towered to the sky in every direction. The air was full of monsterous machines which darted hither and thither. . The sun was sinking into the flaming west when I reached the cool reviving meadows of the country. I was — 24 — directed to a large barn by the gentle blowing of cows. To my great delight there was Arthur, a healthy old man, attaching an electric milker to his herd of cows. He made a noble picture, one which was alluring to the eyes, but the tempting smell of supper from the nearby house was better still. On reaching the house a surprise greeted me, for there preparing supper, unaffected by the years was Laura Leukering. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver were kind to me but they shook their heads pathetically at my strange gestures. They spoke of sending me to an insane asylum, so early the next morning I slipped away. The first person that I met was Minnie, who was instructing electricians in the building of wireless stations. She stared at me coldly and promptly ordered me away. Dinner time was drawing near, but I had no hopes of obtaining anything to eat from the cold hearted Minnie. In the distance was a little red school house, where I thought I might get some. On reaching the building and glancing at its inmates my nerve deserted me, for there in the seat of honor was Juel Jackson, a straight dignified teacher. Leaving the occupants of the school undisturbed I journeyed onward. After several hours I came to a city whose entrance sign was marked “Big Bay”. The first place which attracted my attention was a large cafe. Weary, worn and hungry, I sank into one of the vacant chairs. A small woman with sunken eyes and shallow painted cheeks was playing a ballet dance on the piano. From the front came a long line of swaying dancers. The leader was a small woman with jet-black hair, as the line drew nearer I recognied my old class mate, Alice Miller. Feeling confident that she would remember me 1 touched her flying hair to attract her attention,she gazed at me angrily and left no token of friendship except the black dye upon my hand. Suddenly the music ceased and the player turned and faced me, in the withered little body and sorrowful face I remembered many familiar features and knew that it was Verna Helm. A waitress came to take my order, who was no other than Madge Morgan. When she discovered that I could not talk and I had no money to offer she immediately turned me out into the streets. Disgusted with my once old friends, and cruel treatment of the world I took refuge in a nunnery, where I received a warm supper and a cozy bed. The next morning I was sent to the Mother Superior. She was peaceful looking creature with brown eyes softened by a back ground of gray hair. The woman was the mischieveous — 25 — Luella Cox, whom time had turned into a creature of sanctified appearance. She spoke in an undertone to the Sister, but I distinctly understood that I was to be sent to the home for the feeble minded. The Sister, who was to conduct me to the dreaded place, signaled an airplane. On descending and seeing the Nun the driver removed her goggles and I beheld Alice Dugger unchanged except for the heavy coat of tan and the glow of health upon her cheeks. The huge plane frightened me ,and the Sister seeing my plight placed me on a under ground train, which seemed much safer. The conductor who collected our fare, was George Yetter, a gray haired old man. When my destination was reached I was ushered into a gloomy building. After several hours of waiting Ihe supei’intendent made his appearance he was a heavy man with a Buffalo-Bill mustache jdespite this disguise I recognized Sam Willis. I was placed in a small room witih another woman of aged appearance. She was sharpening a knife muttering over and over to herself: He went to Europe to lick old Prussia, And fell in love with a maid of Russia Now they live in their home “over there”, I’m going over and slay the pair. The wretched old woman was Theresa Williams; my consoling gestures only maddened her. At last it became necessary for me to flee for my own safety. Climbing the high fence around the asylum was no easy matter. On the opposite side of the wall was a strange building with only one door for an opening. Squeezing into this I beheld a strange sight, for there was Henry Austin surrounded with chemicals. His face was as cold and hard as the wisened humped woman beside him. Both were busily engaged, so, shrinking into a corner, I ) watched their strange maneuvers. Slowly the little woman turned and stared, piercing me through. Then inch by inch she came closer; I hid my face for it was one of the teachers coming after me as in days of yore. Breathlessly I waited then some one shook my shoulder, meekly I look up and gazed into the face of Mrs. Cutting. Not the wizened creature, but the one who curtly said, “Wake i p! what do you mean by sleeping in school? Don’t you know that your class has passed?” — 26 — SI. 6. S. ffl THE BOYS’ GETTING BY CLUB Dedicated to: Those who have sinned and got by, and those who have sinned and didn’t. Motto: Don’t let your studies interfere with your work. Club rooms: Any secret place. Origin: The boys’ Getting By Club” has been in exist- ance from time immemorial, but only in the last year has it sprung into existance. When the faculty began to frequent the library and assembly hall, at times unsuspected, and to look darkly at unsuspecting persons, and to bear down with impossible quizes and unheard of rules, the boys were driven by the common danger to bond together for mutual protection. Our aim has always been to please the faculty when convenient, and we are also very democratic and broad in our views, believing that each member of our exclusive club should have the right to do as it pleases the faculty— or displeases. We are also firm believers in social enjoyment, and when we sent a delegation to attend a convention of clubs at Round Knob this spring, the faculty was indignant—we suppose because they were not invited to send a representative. One prominent feature of the club members is the ability each has to consume large quantities of all the best kirds of confections, food and drink. We wish to say that we have had a pleasant year, and, in order to further the organization, we leave to you the following offices to be filled by the succeeding classes, each member having the right to hold at least one office: President and chief getter by—George Yetter. Vice president and speaker—Henry Austin. Sergeant at arms and chief speeder—Samuel Willis. Sentry and treasurer—George Slimpert. Look out—Bill Weiseman. Funnel man—Ellis Mann. Transporter—Don Park. Guard—Arhur Weaver. — 27 — CLASS WILL ‘18 We the Seniors of the class ’18 City of Metropolis State of Illinois being of sound mind and disposing memory, after due deliberation do make our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills of whatever nature by us made. 1. To Mr. Schrader we bequeath this motto: ‘‘Do unto others as you wished to be done by”, to be kept in mind when making out all future examination questions. This will probably save a doctor bill, for some poor Senior. 2. To Mrs. Cutting we leave the caretakership of our magnificent high school building. 3. With our characteristic generosity, we leave to Mr. Stein all of the test tubes and beakers we have broken. 4. To Miss Bauer we leave the care of the Hall (Mose) and the right to teach English (Wooley) to the succeeding classes. 5. We bequeath to Miss Davy the right to assign the oncoming history classes as long lessons as she sees fit. (Poor kids.) 6. We leave to Mr. Wiant (Goat) one pair of sheep shears, to be used in making his fortune—wool has gone up. 7. To Mr. Lewis we leave the privilege of instructing the oncoming Latin classes in the translation of Latin. 8. To our janitor, Mr. Wright, we leave all the notes we have written, to insure a hotter fire for the the next year. 9. Lera Amlir.gmeyer wills to Helen Young, her seat in the Freshman row. 10. Madge Morgan bequeaths to Mr. Schrader a portion of her still, small voice. 11. George Yetter bequeaths to Russel Baker, one foot of his feet (six). 12. Henry Austin leaves his soul affections to— ‘‘A certain young lass In the Sophomore Class.” 13. Alice Dugger gives to Vallee McGlasson her powder puff and patent hair curlers. 14. Arthur Weaver wills his stately Senior Walk to — 28 — r Calvin Shelton, and gives up all claim on Lera to the aforesaid young man. 15. Verna Helm leavs to Clara Barton her sweet simplicity. 16. Minnie Weaver wills to Mr. Stein one Webster’s dictionary, the contents to be absorbed so that Mr. Stein can Hooverize on shoe leather. 17. Luella Cox wills to Alma Miller her dimples ana her modest ways. 18. Laura Leukering leaves to Lydia Sturgis her excellent ability in mathematics. 19. Alice Miller leaves (to whom it may concern) . To secure wavy tresses of a non-comable kind, roll hair upon kids before retiring; give one stroke of the brush (only one) before going to school. 20. Theresa Williams cheerfully leaves to Mr. Wiant all of the Civics grades he has so gallantly bestowed upon her. 21. Sam Willis bequeaths to William Shappard his position as teacher’s pet. 22. Juel Jackson leaves—oh, just leaves to take up a professorship in Frogology in the Bedlam University. 23. George Slimpert leaves to Millage Dixon one gallon of ice cream, to be baked till Wellman Kerr wears a Number Three Shoe. We wish the following notice to be printed in the Daily News: “The patrons of the Metropolis High School are urged to visit the school as often as possible—the ‘Edison’ will then be played.” In testimony whereof we now set our seal and publish and decree this our last will and testament, in the presence of the witnesses named below, this sixteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighteen. CLASS ’18. — 29 — (Elaaa fJopni Onct we wuz the biggest class that ever went to school, But when we cut up capers and broke most of the rules The principal, she lectured, and the rest began to scold, Till we just can’t remember half the things ’at we wuz told; But this, to our discomfort, we learned, without doubt, That “the Faculty” will get you if you don’t watch out. We each have an ambition—a dearly cherishd goal— But only one has reached it, at least that’s what we’re told. We can’t all be as lucky as Henry is, I guess; But how could we exect it—we couldn’t all have Bess. George Yetter, our class favorite, can boast, because he’s stout, But the U. S. A. will get him, if he don’t watch out. And, among our members and classmates, there’s a dude; Tho’ George says he “hates girls,” there is one, we conclude. There’s always something doing when Sam’s around, you bet; He’s the gay youngster that the teachers can’t forget. Our ranks will soon lose Alice (we know what she’s about), For a Hoosier’s going to get her if she don’t watch out. Alice Miller’s curly locks are “fostered” well with care, But she’s as yet not able to make them “everwear”. Arthur’s high ambition is not for Midas’ touch; — 30 — r It seems to be divided “twixt U. S. A. and Dutch”; And if he doesn’t hurry to decide what he’s about They neither one will need him if he don’t watch out. Laura’s future plans to us are left a mystery; We simply can’t imagine what she intends to be, But the mark upon the letter that the postman brings each day Makes us think we’d find our answer in a camp Y. M. C. A. Theresa is so pleasant. She’s just our good old scout, And society will get her if she don’t watch out. Woman-Hercules is Lera, first in all she does. Twice she’s been our president, a splendid one she was; If she keeps on as started, no doubt she’ll win fame yet. In her we see the promise of a leading suffragette. Verna’s ways are taking; with coquettish smile and pout, Her ways will surely get us if we don’t watch out. And so this class—the biggest that ever went to school, Must follow with the others and bide by life’s own rule. Our last words to the schoolmates whom we must leave behind: “We know your way’s not easy, but then—why should you mind? Remember our example, and watch what you’re about, Or the Faculty will get you if you don’t watch out. —Minnie Weaver. — 31 — HISTORY OF THE LITERARY SOCIETIES The year 1913 saw the Metropolis High School displaying its literary talents in the form of two literary societies, the Crescent and Egyptian. For the first year the societies rendered programs every two weeks, and during the next year the gymnasium was the scene of many an enjoyable feast. Three track meets were held, in which the Crescents showed their superior athletic ability. An intellectual contest was held between the two societies and remarkable talent was revealed both in oratory and music, in both societies. In 1916 the societies failed to exist, by the request of the superintendent. For a year there were no societies, and both the Faculty saw in. . the pupils and the Faculty saw the need of them. Consequently the two societies which exist at the present time were founded at the beginning. The Senior and Freshman classes composed one of the societies. They adopted the name “Illini” for their society. Arthur Weaver was elected president; George Vetter was elected vice president, and Leonard Garrett secretary and treasurer. The motto chosen was “Words, Not Deeds”, which is a marked charactristic of the society. The “Iota Sigma Literary Society” was the name given to the Sophomore and Junior Society. The president of the society is Ernest Foster; vice president, Hattie Mae Stalcup; secretary and treasurer, Lydia Sturgis. Clever programs have been rendered every two weeks by both these societies, and have been greatly appreciated. These societies have a good foundation and, if properly developed, next year they promise to become examples of literary brilliancy. “IOTA SIGMA” Clara Barton, Lydia Sturgis, Helen Young, Vallee Mc-Glasson, Marie Morris, Helen Buddenbaum, Erma Howell, Oriila Conley, Leonard Metcalf, Louis Borman, Millege Dixon, Ernest Foster, Harriet Kerr, Alma Miller, Hattie Mae Stalcup, Ruth Foote, Ruby Miller, Freda Ray Krueger, Ina Rew, Jessii Arensman, Bess Crawford, Ethel Heddon, Opal Pryor, Mina Slimpert, Nina Slimpert, Pauline Tucker, Helen Compton, Louise Kraper, Goldia Noble, Ellis Mann, Donald Park, David Kennedy, George Teuton, Edward Wilson, Will Weisman, Leslie Elliott, Robert Morgan, Howard Shappard. — 32 — “ILLINI SOCIETY” Alice Dugger, Alice Miller, Lera Amlingmeyer, Minnie Weave:’, Juel Jackson, Luella Cox, Theresa Williams, Madge Morgan, Verna Mae Helm, Laura Leukering, George Yetter, George Slimpert, Henry Austin, Sam Willis, Arthur Weaver, Mae Crawford, Nellie Fardell, Catherine Wilson, Adeline Whitman, Geneva Arensman, Lucy Porter, Mabel McGee, Alice Reeves, Agnes Dyer, Margaret Stevenson, Etta Krueger, Gertrude Barrett, Crystal Fowler, Neele Owens, Elizabeth Rush, Maude Dunn, Helen Trovillion, Virginia Minor, Hazel Lewis, Mary Long, Arnold Reed, Paul Miller, Laverne Liggett, Jesse Cohen, John McCartney, Russell Baker, Leonard Garrett, Virgil Pryor, Lester Pryor, Russell Spore, William Shappard, Roy Smith, Wallace McFadden, Calvin Shelton, John Lewis, Paul Williams, Hallard O’Brien, John Heideman, Lewis Miller, Chester Foremen, Wellman Kerr. WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY PARTY It was on the evening of February twenty-second, 1918, that the Senior girls invited a few boy friends of the M. H. S. to attend a party in honor of Washington’s birthday, at the home of Miss Alice Miller. To start the entertainment of the evening, a contest was arranged in which boys alone were allowed to participate. Witih a needle and thread and a small piece of goods, each boy was given thirty minutes in which to fashion a small apron. Arthur Weaver showed that only a part of his training had been along the line of agriculture, and that the remainder had been devoted to the study of household science, under his sister Minnie’s instruction. He carried off the prize, which was a small hatchet. Ellis Mann was the only one fortunate enough to win the booby prize. Several more contests were held, and the evening was spent in playing games and singing. Then came the refreshments—hot chocolate and sandwiches. Plates of candy were also served. At a late hour, or as should be said, at an early hour in the morning, there wandered through the quiet and deserted streets a tired but happy crowd of young people, consisting of Misses Lera Amlingmeyer, Laura Leukering, Theresa Williams, Alice Dugger, Verna Helm and Messrs. Ellis Mann, Arthur Weaver, Ernest Foster, Millege Dixon and Robert Morgan. — 33 — 3uuutr-$?nutr latupirt “A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men. On Monday night, at half past eight, We’ll try this out at an April fete.” And the Seniors certainly proved the truth of this at the party given them by the Juniors, at the home of Miss Cora Quante, on April first. From the time the first Senior followed those mysterious arrows through the halls and dark passages upstairs and down, until the last one had said “good-night”, there was a continuous good time for everybody. Novel entertainment was provided by the games played. The Seniors, and even the Faculty, did many stunts they little dreamed they were capable of when they first glanced at the slips passed around. Rev. Lewis demonstrated this fact by dancing a jig, accompanied on the piano by Miss Davy. A typical Caruso was revealed in the personage of Mr. Stein, when he filled the room with the melodious notes of a love song. And the stories formed by filling in the blanks on papers given to each would far out-rival the joke columns of many a good newspaper. In keeping with the year, the decorations were red, white and blue. The refreshments served also carried out the same patrotic idea. The following was the menu: Allied Cocktail Trench Salad Red Cross Sandwitches Cannon Fodder and Tricolor Wine and Walnuts It seemed when the crowd left in the wee small hours that each had indulged in the amusement that he or she — 34 — --------------------——----------------------------- mosl; enjoyed, and the Seniors unanimously voted the Juniors the most royal hostesses. Tho e present were: Mr. and Mrs. Schrader, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Cutting, Miss Bauer, Miss Davy, Miss Sibyl Smith, Misses Alice Miller, Lera Amlingmeyer, Luella Cox, Juel Jackson, Laura Leukering, Theresa Williams, Verna Helm, Alice Dugger, Madge Morgan, Minnie Weaver, Erma Howell, Clara Barton, Lydia Sturgis, Helen Young, Helen Buddenbaum, Marie Morris, Orilla Conley, Vallee McGlasson, and Messrs. George Yetter, Henry Austin, George Slimpert, Arthur Weaver, Samuel Willis, Ernest Foster Millege Dixon, Leonard Metcalf, Louis Borman. — 35 — (Elans flail “JIMMIE’S AUNT JANE” SYNOSIS Jimmie Cavendish, a college boy, Cleopatra”, wife of Professor Popp, as a { When asked to explain matters, he says tha with his Aunt Jane. When asked to P™du“ ftheTahU t' Jimmie asks several boys to impersonate his auni. e of them decide to help him out. The curtain goes down on the first act with all three aunts on the stage at once. The second act is a dinner scene at the Popp mansion, lad Chesaldine goes as the real Aunt Jai e, and maxes a hit with the Major Kilpepper, who proposes to him. The third act is on the side lines of a football field. In the excitement, the real Aunt Jane is carried onto the field by some of the players, who thinks she is Tad. The Major threatens to expel Jimmie and Tad for the “Aunt Jane farce”, but Tad fixes matters up, and Jimmie comes to the rescue by saving Aunt Jane’s life. CHARACTERS Miss Twiggs ..................... Miss Jane Cavendish.............. Millie, housemaid ............... Shorty Long...................... Billie Van Dorn.................. Professor Gilchrist.............. Dr. Dorchester .................. Jimmie Cavendish ................ Professor Popp .................. Tad Chesaldine, a rah-rah boy Mrs. Cleopatra Popp.............. Major Kilpepper.................. Magnolia, “colored” maid......... Mrs. Bagsby, landlady............ Miss Jim Channing, “Southern lass” Marjorie Haviland, “college widow' Mollie Styles, “a newlywed”...... Dr. Twiggs....................... Mrs. Twiggs...................... .....Alice Dugger .....Juel Jackson ..Laura Leukering . . Chester Foreman .... Paul Williams . . . . Louis Borman . .Leonard Metcalf ....George Yetter • .George Slimpert .....Henry Austin Lera Amlingmeyer ........Sam Willis ......Verna Helm ... Madge Morgan ......Alice Miller ■ • • Minnie Weaver • • Theresa Williams • • Arthur Weaver .......Luella Cox Behind The Scenes in — ?1 — r SENIORS Ambition to be: Likely to be: Likes: Dislikes: Favorite Sayings: Alice Dugger An old maid A domestic Science teacher A soldier To walk “I can’t” Alice Miller An actress. Most any thing To sleep To work “I don’t know” Lera Amlingmey er A nurse A circus rider Gravy “Sissies” “Let’s play hookey!” Luella Cox A singer A toe dancer (?) Examinations To study “I won’t have that” Juel Jackson A teacher A missionary To study Candy “I know” Laura Leukering An author A farmer’s wife Buggy riding The city “Let’s drive slow” Verna Helm A musician A school ma’am To swim Late hours “You do it” Minnie Weaver A housewife Disappointed Raleigh The farm “Where'll I see you” Madge Morgan A telegrapher Clerk at Choat A Freshie To talk “Will-ee” Threag Williams Married A stenographer A Buick Rivals “Let me drive” George Slimpert A millionaire A chauffuer Ice cream Girls “Yes-ma’am” George Yetter Henry Austin A cartoonist A politician A soda slinger Clerk at Alice Metaphysics Lights To be called “Sissy” “Hello sweet-ness” “My soul!” Arthur Weaver A soldier A farmer Any girl Tight clothes “May I walk home with you?” Sam Willis A dentist A “rounder” Golconda Exams ‘That’s what I said” r Sttnidra’ Afimrp tn S npbmnnrra In passing the third mile stone of our High school career and leaving behind those activities we have outgrown, we are sure you will pardon our presuming to offer you, who are to inherit the Junior estate, any timely advice as to the technic of piloting safely past all obstacles unerringly to Seniordam. Of course, we fully realize that advice, like medicine, is more easily given than taken. We are leaving to your more or less tender mercies a few estimable personages who have done their utmost to perfect us in our Junior year. First you will meet Mrs. Cutting. She is a learned woman and a precise teacher, who will do her utmost for you at all times. She is a born teacher if there ever was one, and if you cannot learn mathematics from her your case is hopeless. In physics, Professor Stein will waste a lot of perfectly good time and patience on you. His unlimited patience is the eighth wonder of the world. He is a man with a twenty-four carat character and a ninety horse-power brain. We only hope you show him that full measure of personal respct he so well deserves. Miss Bauer you will not meet for the first time. Her knowledge of grammar and English is marvelous. If you remember half she tells you, you will know twice what is in the book. Mr. Wiant? Well, you already know something about him. As a commercial quiz master he is a demon. He is a splendid fellow and a good teacher. In surgical dressing and domestic science you will have Miss Davy, whom all know to be a genius in both. In parting, we trust that the interim between your Sophomore and Junior years will be as profitable as you anticipate, and that when you return next fall you will not be found wanting by any of these teachers. JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Vallee McGlasson, Marie Morris, Lydia Sturgis, Helen Buddenbaum, Erma Howell, Clara Barton, Helen Young, Orilla Conley, Leonard Metcalf, Ernest Foster, Louis Bormann, Millage Dixon. — 41 r 10r ifliyliti] nphnmnmi Oh, great are th e tho’ts of the Sophomores! And mighty the deeds we have dared, So superior to the Freshmen, You never could tell we’d been there. We’ve conquered our Latin, as Ceasar Conquered the bravest of tribes; We’ve dug up all of the ancient tombs, And read of the ancient scribes. We Sophomores have made a bold conquest On Algebra fortifications, And in our Freshmen English We’ve made brilliant recitations. We are now in our Sophomore year, Seeking new treasures in store; Learning theorems and English Tv o, And no telling how many things more. When we become famous Juniors, More famous than those now in power, We’ll be so great in this M. H. S. That the Freshmen before us will cower. We shan’t be haughty Seniors, Proud of a library charge, But we’ll turn our brilliant mind To something more great and large. Yes, great are the deeds of the Sophomores, And greater are those we will do; And many will be our praises W hen our great work is thro. SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL Golda Noble, Helen Compton, Pauline Tucker, Mina Slimpert, Ina Rew, Freda Rae Krueger, Ruby Miller, Ruth Foot, Hattie Mae Stalcup, Alma Miller, Harriet Kerr, Jessie Arensman, Bess Crawford, Ethel Heddon, Opal Pryor, Louise Kraper, Ellis Mann, Howard Shappard, David Kennedy, William Weisman, Edward Wilson, George Teuton, Leslie Elliot, Donald Park, Virginia Russell, Robert Morgan. — 43 — Sirrah matt Ollaaa Revised Versions of the Twenty-Third Psalm The tachers are our sheperds; we shall not stray. They commandeth us to get our lessons; they lead us over the hard places. They heap grades (sometimes bad) upon us with abundance; they lead us in the paths of knowledge for our own sake. Yea, tho we walk thro the halls of the High School, we will fear no joys; lessons are with us; the Faculty’s rods and words do anything but comfort us. We entered into the High School of Metropolis (September 1, 1918) to obtain knowledge; we made preparations for a party and frolicked without the presence of the other schoolites. Surely, Goodness and Mercy shall follow us Freshmen all the day of our school life; and we will dwell in the house of knowledge for a number of years. —Mae Crawford, Nellie Fardell, Catherine Wilson, Adeline Whitman, Geneva Arnesman, Lucy Porter, Mabel McGee,Alice Reeves,Agnee Dyer, Margaret Stevenson, Etta Krueger, Gertrude Barrett, Crystal Fowler, Neal Owens, Elizabeth Rush, Maude Dunn, elen Trovillion, Virginia Minor, Hazel Lewis, Mary Long, Arnold Reed, Paul Miller, Laverne Liggett, Jesse Cohen, John McCartney, Russel Baker, Leonard Garrett, Virgil Pryor, Lester Pryor, Russel Spore, William Shappard, Roy Smith, Wallace McFadden, Calvin Shelton, John Lewis, Paul Williams, Hallard O’Brien, John Heideman, Lewis Miller, Chester Foreman, Wellman Kerr. Mr. Wiant—“How is Central America divided?” Wellman—“By earthquakes.” — 45 — ATHLETICS IS THE LIGHT OF LIFE The people of the 20th century realize that physical training is just as great a factor in starting out in life’s work as is mental training. No matter how well a person may be educated mentally, he cannot be at his best unless he has a strong, healthy body. People used to think that they could get enough exercise from their daily work, or from a walk, but it has been proven that one’s work doe3 not bring into use all the muscles of the body; and since those muscles which are not used will gradually waste away, something should be done to exercise all the muscles of the body. Walking is a good exercise; but young people need to do something more vigorous than that. To encourage better athletics and physical training, the people of Metropolis have erected a school building furnished with a good gymnasium, dressing rooms and shower baths. A good physical director and coach is employed, and Metropolis High School holds a great place in athletics. We not only have basket ball and track athletics for the boys, but the girls have basket ball and track, and take just as much part in the physical training as the boys; and we hope that the athletics of the Metropolis High School will continue to increase in the future. Basket Ball of the Metropolis High School The Metropolis High School has been fortunate in having a very efficient basket ball team, which has succeeded in winning several games for the M. H. S. The teams which have had the opportunity to meet the boys in games, truthfully say that they never played a more square and vigorous bunch of boys in their life. -----------------------------------------------------} — 46 — Track Athletics Ever since the city of Metropolis has had a high school, they have been interested very much in athletics, which pertai:,3 to both track and field events. Our athletic association has sent men to nearly every track meet, and we have been represented very credibly. There is Geo. Yetter, very efficient man in the mile and the half and quarter,and when he gets down and stretches out, there is no keeping up with him. And there is Henry Austin, who has shown himself great credit in the 100 yard dash and jumping. The Greeks, who classed themselves as the greatest jumpers in the world, are nothing to compare with Leonard Garrett, who sails through the air and lights twenty feet beyond the take-off. This feat he accomplishes without any exertion at all. The senior class of Metropolis High School had been holding the broad jump and practically all the other events which pertain to the track, but during the year of 1918 William Weseman, a boy from the country, six feet in height, caused considerable confusion among the senior class, and won a few points for the sophamore class in our interclass meets. There is Ernest Foster, a large and well built man, who delights in picking up a 12-pound weight and tossing it thirtyfive or forty feet without even trying. The boys of the Metropolis High School have succeeded in getting a good track, which came from the fruits of their own labor. This track is a quarter mile long and is made out of cinders and being the only one owned by a high school in Southern Illinois. The teachers of Metropolis High School take great interest in the events which are performed by the students. 47 — (girls Atl|lrtira Track The Metropolis High School held its first girls interclass track meet this year. The records of the contestants eclipsed those of the boys in appearance and ability. Class spirit soared high as well as the jumpers, but the roar of enthusiasm, which greeted the girls as they entered the field, quelled all. As the meet progressed, spirit rose, each class feeling confident of victory, for no one disappointed their admirers in the effort put forth. Slowly, but surely, the tide edged to the Seniors, and, by a narrow margin, they carried the day. Basketball A game between the “Dutch” and “Irish” started the basketball season, the “Dutch” winning by a score of nine to five. A series of games were held between the classes, the Seniors carrying off the championship of the High School. Hard physical training was endured by the girls, being coached by Mr. Schrader, so as to be in better condition for the strenous games. The Seniors leave the field clear for another championship, which will be taken by our warmest rival, the Sophomores. — 49 — BOYS TRACK TEAM BOYS' BASKET BALL TEAM — 50 — f —---------------------- Ulrark Ittrrt On Friday, May 10, the new eighth mile cinder track was dedicated by an interclass track meet, which resulted in a victory for the Senior Class. Although the Seniors were greatly outnumbered, they succeeded in winning the majority of the events. Results: 50 yard dash—Won by Austin, ’18; 2nd, Mann, ’20; 3rd, McFadden, ’21. 100 yard dash—Won by Austin, ’18; 2nd, Mann, ’20; 3rd, McFadden, '21. Half mile run—Won by Yetter, ’18; 2nd, Weisman, ’90- rinrrptt ’91 High jump—Won by Garrett, ’21; 2nd, Yetter, ’18; 3rd, Kennedy, ’20. Running broad—Won by Garrett, ’21; 2nd, Weisman, '20: 3rd, Yetter, ’18. Shot put—Won by Weisman, ’20; 2nd, Austin, ’18; 3rd, Garrett, '21. Mile run—Won by Yetter, ’18; 2nd, Shappard, ’20; 3rd, Shappard, ’21. Discus throw—Won by Weisman, ’20; 2nd, Yetter, ’18; 3rd, Garrett, ’21. Standing broad—Won by Mann, ’20; 2nd, Austin, ’18; 3rd, Garrett, ’21. 440 yard dash—Won by Kennedy, ’20; 2nd, Willis, ’18; 3rd, Garrett, ’21. Relay—Won by Seniors, Slimpert, Weaver, Yetter and Austin; 2nd by Sophomores, Kennedy, Park, Mann and Weisman; 3rd by Freshmen, Shappard, Lewis, Kerr and McFadden. Total points won: Seniors, 51; Sophomores, 45; Freshmen, 21. 51 Preface to Aiuertiatng To the business firms that have advertised in this Annual, we wish to thank you; and we hope the support given you by the students, has justified your advertising with us; at least, it shows you are for the betterment of the school system. THE HOME OF Hart Schaffner £ Marx Clothes Walk-Over Shoes Stetson Hats Manhattan Shirts Munsingwear Holeproof Hosiery And other well known, high grade lines of merchandise in all departments. — 52 — r KORTE DIXON The Store of True Economy We sell only standard merchandise, at prices that are always the lowest. True Economy for our patrons is our watchword. Always Glad to Serve You J. Humma Drugs, Paints, Stationery Eastman Kodaks Th REXALL STORE j — 53 — Spuppb Sc (Emu patty ■CONFECTIONERY- UPPER MARKET MUSIC BY VIOLANO-VIRTUCSO TRADE MARK REO O.S. PAT. Off What are the wild waves saying, Sister dear, to me? 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IS. iHm-yatt Groceries and General Merchandise Fresh Butter and Eggs a Specialty Stores at Choat, Metropolis and Hillerman — 55 — Made in Metropolis “EXAMINER” Cigar Barbero-Toler Cigar Co., Mfgs Miss Davy—“Why do you girls talk so much more than the boys do?” Clara—“I guess its because we have the boys to talk about.” Shorty Brenneman—“Who was the inventor of wireless telegraphy?” George Yetter—“Macaroni.” Miss Davy (in history class)—“Lera, what part of the Bible did David write.” Lera (absent mindly)—“Solomn.” Mr. Stein—“George, what is alum used for?” George Yetter—“To put on violin strings.” “Sit and sew, and tell all you know.”—Motto of the surgical-dressing class. MORGAN MAY Proprietor FORD GARAGE Champion Motor Oil, Repair Work Done Promptly Your Business Solicited, Satisfaction Guaranteed. — 56 — IKE MIZELL Bakery and Grocery Upper Market Street Lera and Arthur were at a picnic one day, Walking around to pass the time away. Arthur bought an ice cream cone from a stand Then to Lera he said: “Buy you one, they’re grand. Mrs. Cutting—“Ellis, what record do you want me to play? Ellis—“The one you said wasn’t fit to be heard. ♦ Dr. George Slimpert (ex-professor of Frogology) makes the blind walk, and the lame see; exercises your pocketbook and releaves you of your money. Wealthy patients a specialty. Mr. Stein—“Why do you heat coal before it is decomposed. George Yetter—“Because anything burns better when it is hot. Hmtharh’a (Emtfrrtimtmj “ONLY THE BEST SERVED In Creams, Ices, Sandwiches. Magazines, Cigars and Cigarettes Agents for Beich’s Candy — 57 — 'THE MOUSE THAT QUALITY BUILT1 Just a Good Place to EAT and DRINK That’s All! TOP OFF on Siimpert s Ice Cream It is a Food in a Dress Suit BUTTER and MILK Phone 368-1 — 58 — —' ICasattpra Nnit (gallery OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE Makes a Specialty of Fine Pictures of Children Post Cards and Views, Kodak Finishing and Developing. One Day Service. No Watchful Waiting. Robert—“Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Verna—“Oh, I don’t know; did you every try presents?” The hours were flying by, and still Arthur remained with her. “Do you like music?” Juel inquired listlessly. “Yes,” Arthur replied; “I am always carried away by music. Juel ran to the piano and played and played; then she turned to him and said: “You are not gone yet?” “No,” he answered. “But you told me music carried you away “Yes,” he retorted; “but I said music.” Senior—“Did you ever take morphine?” Freshie—“No; who teaches it?” _______ W. T. 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Vallee (exams, approaching)—“Are you going to ask us for dates?” Mr. Wiant (sadly)—“Why no, Vallee; I’m married.” Krebs Clothing and Dry Goods Company High Quality, Low Price Better Goods for Less Money Krebs the Store that Sets the Pace — 60 — $ ■ 0 ■ reas of ikr jlflniljt jKVtars METROPOLIS. ILLINOIS