Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1923 volume:

METROPOLIS HIGH SCHOOL METROPOLIS, ILL. The Sphinx Presentation i'yyE, the class of 1923, present this third vol-!ume of the Sphinx to | the public,hopingit will be a book of pleasant memories to its readers and a monument to the scholastic achievements of the Metropolis High School. METROPOLIS HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING The Sphinx (4) F.TROPOLIS, the county seat of Massac County, is located on the Ohio River, forty miles above its confluence with the Mississippi and fourteen miles below the mouth of the Tennessee River. The city and its suburbs occupy a table land beginning at the bank of the Ohio River running north about two miles and two miles east and west along the river. All of the city being many feet above the highest floods ever known. The city has excellent transportation facilities. Its three railroads being the 1. C., C. B. Q. and N. C. St. L. A double track bridge, having a larger span than any structure of its kind in the world, connects the Illinois and Kentucky shores at this point. I he Illinois Central Railroad Co. is making preparations now for the construction of a new line from Kdgewood, 111. to Metropolis. It is to be used for heavy freight traffic and fast passenger service. There is a very flourishing river traffic here, the nucleus of it being the transportation of pig-iron to northern points. Four steamboats are constantly employed to keep up connection with the Sheffield, Alabama iron mines. These facilities, combined with the proximity of the city to the great southern Illinois coal fields make Metropolis an ideal location for any sort of manufacturing business and is causing the city to be recognized more each day as the “Gateway to the South.” Manufacturing here is mostly confined to wood products. The principal manufacturing companies are the Bending Works, Artman Lumber Co., Liggett Box Factory, Leonard Lumber Co., Joyce-Watkins Tie Plant, Wilson Stove Mfg. C., and the Houghtcn Glove Factory. The city is the marketing center of a prosperous farming region, the Farm Bureau office located here, renders much aid to the farmers of Massac County. “Just without the confines of the city, on the banks of the Ohio, are the ruins of Fort Massac, the third important French fortification built in the Illinois country. Tradition marks the site as having been used by De Soto in 1542; and, whether this is true or not, French, English, Indians and Americans have in turn occupied this spot. Here Juchereau traded, and Father Merrnet preached; here the southern Indians came in their bark canoes to hear the story of the Christ; here the French, falling rapidly back from Fort du Quesne, halted, and St. Ange de Belle Rive stopped every pursuing expedition down the Wabash and Ohio. Here the flag of the newly united Colonics was first unfurled above Illinois Territory, and George Rogers Clark began his daring march of conquest. Here Tecumseh hunted; here Wilkinson, Sebastian, Powers and others, with Spanish, French and Creole women as companions, plotted to dismember the American Union; here Aaron Burr rested, and planned treason; here the beautiful wife of Blennerhassct first learned of her husband’s connection with the plot, and here Zebulon Pike once held command.” This old historic spot, through the efforts of the American Daughters of the Revolution, has been converted into a State Park. This park with its beautiful scenery, historic atmosphere and cool breezes affords a splendid recreational spot for thousands of people during the summer months. (5) CHARLES A. McGINNIS El). I!., S. I. N. U., GRADUATE STUDENT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS City Superintendent of Schools 'Board of Education Chari.es C. Leonard, President A. Z. Bruner Dr. M. H. Trovii,lion as. Foreman Walter Love H. A. Evans Mabel Elliott, Secretary The Sphinx Table of Contents I. Graduate Section. A. Dedication. B. Faculty. C. Graduates. D. Classes. II. Athletic Section. III. Organizations. A. Clubs and Societies. B. Music. C. Drama. D. Department. E. Jokes and Ads. The Sphinx RU TH DENNIS WILLIAM FIEDLING (8) The Sphinx Dedication a concrete symbol of ursincere appreciation e dedicate this third olume of the Sphinx to Mrs. Parrish, Miss Dennis and Mr. Fiedling who as instructors and as fc class patrons have proven themselves our loyal friends and sympathetic advisers. (9) (10) The Sphinx llJlilliJiiillll, iillli m r__ Donald Lewis Herbert Bunciiman John Smith ........ Lester Melton Lura Buchanan Carol Artman............... Anita Brown ............... Lois Lemley................ Lillian Martin ............ George Schneeman ... Gertrude Rew......... Agnes Borman Helen Causer Helen Temple 3 Editor-in-Chief .....Assistant Editor ........Assistant Editor Business Manager Advertising Manager .............Circulation Manager ........................Art Editor .........Social and Alumni Editor ...................Literary Editor ............. Athletic Editor ......... Joke Editor Junior Reporter Sophomore Reporter Freshman Reporter (ID The Sphinx 3n Jlflemortam We, the elass of ’23, do commemorate this page in fond remembrance to our dear classmate, Elmer Horman, who died December 31, 1921. (12) (18) The Sphinx MRS. ROSE E. CUTTING, PRINCIPAL MISSOURI NORMAL Mathematics IVA KELLY, A. B. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Science MARY L. JOHNS WESTERN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, CHICAGO, ILL. HEETHOVEN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, ST. LOUIS, MO. Music ABRAHAM WRIGHT, Ph. B. SHURTLEFF COLLEGE History MARIE MILLER, B. S. MCKENDREE COLLEGE Home Economics GRACE M. HUNCHE, A. B. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Home Economics EARL COLLARD SOUTHERN ILLINOIS NORMAL UNIVERSITY Manual Arts LOUDENE ANDERSON, A. B. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS English MARGARET WARD, A. B. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Latin and 5fanish (14) The Sphinx WM. FJEDLING, A. F� . ILLINOIS COLLEGE Science and Athletics MARY F.. MITCHELL SEYMOUR BUSINESS COLLEGE Commercial VIRGINIA G. PARRISH, A. B. UNIVERSITY OF WOOSTER Science RAYMOND HUCK, B. S. ILLINOIS COLLEGE Mathematics RUTH DENNIS, A. B. INDIANA UNIVERSITY English ALORA WARD, A. B. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS English and History HERBERT HELM, A. B. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Agriculture The Sphinx Facelty Poem Onct we had the nicest faculty, That ever taught a school, Hut when we cut up capers And broke ’most every rule Mrs. Cutting lectured, and the rest began to scold. But this to our discomfort we learned without a doubt, That Mrs. Cutting will get you, if You don’t Watch out. We each have an ambition, a dearly cherished goal. But none of us have reached it, at least, that’s what we’re told. We may all teach English as Miss Alora does each day, But the Freshmen will miss her when she’s gone away. Miss Kelly, the Sophomore’s favorite, can boost because she’s stout, But the Seniors will get her, if They don’t Watch out. Miss Anderson’s bright and shining locks, are fostered well with care, But she cannot vamp the Seniors With that w’ondrous “Midas hair”. Mr. Fiedling is divided ’tween Physics lab and gym, But if he doesn’t soon decide what he’s about, Botany or Cooking will get him, if He don’t Watch out. Among our teachers dignified, there is a little dear, M iss Dennis though so very small, there are times we greatly fear. But there’s always something doing at vacation time you bet, The gayest little teacher, her teacherism sometimes forgets Her place and her dignity and what she’s about, But a lawyer’ll get her, if She don’t Watch out. M iss Hunschc’s future plans to us arc left a mystery, We simply can’t imagine who she intends to be, But by the packages and letters the postman brings each day. We think we’ll find our answer in Chicago, U. S. A. Miss Mitchell, clicks the typewriter in a very business-like way. Miss Ward is so pleasant, she’s just a good ’ole scout. But a little “Ford” is gonna get her, if She don’t Watch out. Wonderful woman is Mrs. Parrish, first in all she does. Twice she’s been our counselor, a splendid one she wuz. Mrs. Johns from her domain upon the second floor, Keeps the school in a musical uproar. Miss Miller, the faculty skeleton, teaches us how to grow stout, But even she will cook you, if You don’t Watch out. Mr. Huck is so bashful in everything he does, Mr. Collard in handcuffs put the school in quite a buzz. Mr. Wright, of all our teachers, is the wittiest one yet. Mr. Helm did something Christmas which we just can’t forget, She’s very sweet and dainty with a pretty little pout. And she certainly did get him; cause He didn’t Watch out. Virginia Temple, Helen Temple. Anita Drotcn, (16) The Sphinx Jllltiiiiiiiiiiiii mnifi'riiiiiHiiiHiiiiiiiiiii (17) The Sphinx To the Class of ’ Twenty-three Gone are the days when we were so fresh and green. Gone are the days when as “Sophs” so wise did seem, Passed Junior heights that shall know us no more, We hear the world now sternly calling, “Oh, Senior!” Where’ll be the boys of our Class of ’Twenty-three ? Where’ll he the faces I like so much to see ? Doing noble deeds they planned for long before ; They’ll often hear the old world calling, “Oh, Senior!” What of the girls that were members of our Class, That kept pace with the boys and tried so hard to pass? Gone to take their place in life they planned in days of yore. They also heard the voices calling, “Oh, Senior!” Now come the days when we face the world so wide, To do our best no matter what betide; Still we do sigh for the days that will come no more, Although the call we answer gladly, “Oh, Senior!” —Capitola Jones ’23 U8) ■ — The Sphinx ! . Senior Class History Officers President....................................................... Donald Lewis Vice President ..................................... Lura Buchanan Secretary....................................................William Boswell Treasurer.........................Lester Melton Colors: Blue and Gold. Motto: Don't try dying, but die trying. At seven-thirty o’clock on the morning of September first, in the year one thousand, nine hundred nineteen, seventy timid children were seen to congregate about the steps of the M. H. S. Little did the upper classmen think, when they arrived an hour later, that this was destined to be the famous Class of ’23. Soon a bell sounded. We started frantically to line up, only to be informed by a mighty Sophomore that it was only the telephone. At last, however, we were allowed to pass in, and were established in the seats by the windows, following the theory that green things need sunshine in order to grow. How we survived that first year remains an unsolved mystery. We emerged on May thirty-first, however, able to enjoy the three months vacation before entering on the strenuous Sophomore existence. Our Sophomore year was devoted to athletics which took the form of football, basketball and baseball for the boys and basketball and hiking for the girls. The leisure time not employed in these pursuits was used in studying English, Geometry, History, etc. Our chief occupation during the Junior year was entertaining ourselves and others. The Junior play, “Cupid at Vassar,” was followed by the annual Junior-Senior reception which even our ancient rivals, the Class of ’22, admitted to be a howling success. Organizations were not forgotten, for the class was well represented in the school’s leading organization, “Tuffv’s Gang”. We celebrated our advancement to the dignity of Senior by a breakfast at Douglas Landing on the morning of May, thirty-first. This, our last year, has been marked by the enthusiasm and school spirit of the entire class. Aside from our work on the“SpniNX,” we have found time to engage in many other activities, chief among which are the royal entertainments given us by the Lion’s Club and Junior Class, the presentation of our class play, the organization of the Booster Club and numerous class affairs. Meanwhile we have not neglected athletics, furnishing several members to each of the teams and the captain of all of them. We leave with a deep love for the school and a sincere gratitude toward the student body and faculty for the loyal support which they have so faithfully rendered. (19) I LA MAE GREGORY The Sphinx “A twinkle in her eye. a twinkle in her feet As jolly a little maiden, as you would chance to meet.” Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Basket Ball I, II, III, IV; Glee Club ’21 ; Booster Club ’23; Wranglers Literary Society '23. LURA BUCHANAN “Never idle a moment.” Katcha Koo ’20; Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Basket Ball I, II, 111; Glee Club 21; Vice President Class ’23; Booster Club ’23; Advertising Manager Sphinx ’23; Spanish Club ’23; Hiking Club ’21; Platonian ’23. EDGAR TAYLOR Straight up and down like six o’clock” Sheiks ’23; Basket Ball III, IV; Booster Club ’23; Platonian ’23. AGNES BORMAN A firm spoke in the Senior wheel.” Katcha Koo ’20; Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Glee Club ’21; Basket Ball I, II, III; Junior Reporter Sphinx ’23; Booster Club ’23; Spanish Club ’23; Hiking Club ’21; Platonian ’23. FLORENCE SHELTON “For she was just the quiet kind whose natures never vary.” Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Cupid at Vassar ’22; Glee Club ’23; Booster Club ’23; Wranglers ’23. (20) GEORGE SCHNEEMAN A chap who doesn’t let study interfere with his education.” Basket Ball ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23; Captain Basket Ball ’22, ’23; Football ’21, ’22, ’23; Captain ’23; Athletic F.ditor Sphinx ’23; Booster Club ’23; Sheiks Baseball ’20, ’21, ’22; Wranglers ’23. VIRGINIA TEMPLE “Never ready, always late. But she smiles, and so we wait ” S. H. S. ’20; Orchestra ’21, ’22, ’23; Booster Club ’23; Platonian ’23. CIIESTINE GARRETT Silence is the greatest art of diplomacy.” Vcspacian ’20; Glee Club ’21; Cupid at Vassar ’22; Booster Club ’23; President Spanish Club ’23; Katcha Koo ’20; Hiking Club ’21; Platonian ’23. HELEN BERNICE CAUSER “Not so meek as she looks “ Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Glee Club ’21; Cupid at Vassar ’22; Sophomore Reporter Sphinx ’23; Booster Club ’23; Wranglers ’23. VERN E LIPPERT “Never trouble trouble ’Till trouble troubles you.” Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Booster Club ’23; Platonian Literary Society ’23. (21) The Sphinx LULA MILLER “The highest wisdom is continual cheerfulness.” Vespacian ’20; Glee Club; Booster Club ’23; Platonian ’23. SARAH LEE COLLETT “I couldn’t be good if I would. And I wouldn’t be good if I could.” Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Basket Ball I, 11, III, IV; Glee Club ’21; Booster Club ’23; Wrangler ’23. SAM PARKER Too much breathing put him out of breath.” J. H. S. ’20, ’21, ’22; Booster Club ’23; Platonian ’23. FRANCES TROUSDALE “Some say I’m quiet, some say I’m not; But really if you know me. I talk quite a lot.” Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Basket Ball ’22, ’23; Glee Club ’21; Spanish Club ’23; Booster Club ’23; Wranglers Literary Society ’23. ETHEL M. ELAM “Speaking generally, she is generally speaking.” Katcha K.00 ’20; Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Cupid at Vassar ’22; Spanish Club ’23; Booster Club ’23; Platonian Literary Society ’23. (22) The Sphinx DONALD LEWIS Let his deeds speak for themselves. Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Class President ’20, ’21, ’23; Secretary and Treasurer ’22; Cupid at Vassar ’22; Editor in Chief Sphinx ’23; Booster Club ’23; Spanish Club ’23; Platonian ’23; Yell Leader ’23; Sheiks ’23. INEZ KERR A wild rose blushing by a brook Ain’t modester or sweeter. B. H. S. ’20, ’21, ’22; Booster Club ’23; Wranglers ’23. HELEN FAYE MAXFIELD The tongue of woman is her sword. And she takes care not to let it rust. J. H. S. ’20, ’21, ’22; Vice President Booster Club ’23; Platonian ’23. HAZEL . DUNN “I. from care am free. Why aren’t they all contented like me? B. H. S. ’20, ’21, ’22; Booster Club ’23; Glee Club ’23; Platonian ’23. CAROL ART MAN “He keeps you guessing all the time. Circulation Manager Sphinx ’23; Football ’23; Basket Ball ’23; Sheiks ’23; Wranglers ’23. (23) The Sphinx (24) HELEN TEMPLE “The same yesterday, today and forever.” S. H. S. ’20; Orchestra ’21, ’22, ’23; Freshman Reporter Sphinx; Wrangler ’23; Booster Club ’23. HELEN PERGANDE “When one is truly in love, she not only says it, but shows it.” Vespacian ’20; Booster Club ’23; Platonian ’23. WILLIAM MAY “He has read much, even red hair.” Football ’22, ’23; Vespacian ’20; Booster Club ’23; Platonian ’23. SARAH BELLE WILLIAMS She speaks and acts just as she should.” Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Glee Club ’21 ; Booster Club ’23; Spanish Club ’23; Wranglers ’23. DORA FRANCES FINNEY “She is kind hearted and serviceable In all the relations of life.” Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Katcha Koo ’20; Glee Club ’21; Hiking Club ’21; Booster Club ’23; Spanish Club ’23; Wranglers ’23. LEATHA LAIRD The Sphinx A smile for all, a welcome glad, A jovial coaxing way she had. Vespacian ’20; Booster Club 23; Spanish Club ’23; Wranglers ’23. PRINT HA DAVIS “But still her tonprue ran on. B. H. S. ’20, ’21, ’22; Booster Club ’23; Platonian ’23. M ILF RED BRASH EARS So sweet the blush of bashfulness. J. H. S. ’20, ’21, ’2 z; Booster Club ’23; Wranglers ’23. JESSIE LORAINE DUNN “I chatter, chatter as I pjo. From one and then another. Katcha Koo ’20; Glee Club ’21, ’23; Christmas at the Stebbins ’21 ; Cupid at Vassar ’22; Booster Club ’23; Spanish Club ’23; Wranglers ’23. NELLIE WYMER “She speaks less, for she says only the thinprs worth while. B. H. S. ’19, ’20, ’21; Booster Club ’23; Platonian ’23. The Sphinx m JESSIE DUNCAN “A little heart I have given away, I wonder if it will always stay.” Katcha Koo ’20; Yc Ancient Muses ’20; Basket Ball I, II, III, IV; Glee Club ’21, ’23; Basket Ball Captain ’21; Cupid at Vassar ’22; Booster Club ’23; Wranglers ’23. ALICE WILLIS ‘‘Always merry, never glum As she chews her daily gum.” Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Basket Ball I, II; Glee Club ’21; Booster Club ’23; Platonian ’23. WILLIAM E. BOSWELL ‘‘There’s nothing that becomes a man as modest stillness.” M. H. S. ’20; Class Secretary ’23; Football ’22; Sheiks ’23; Booster Club ’23; Wranglers Literary Society ’23. WILMA KOTTER “Her open eyes desire the truth. The wisdom of a thousand years in them.” Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Katcha Koo ’20; Booster Club ’23; Wranglers ’23. GERM IA A. THOMASON Silence is golden.” B. H. S. ’20, ’21, ’22. 0 6) (LZ) ■£z( SJ3j8UBJ ‘tz JOpEOq [PA 9nlD Sui 511H '■£ ( qniD qsiUBdg iqn[3 jojsooy ‘■zzi qn[3 oojq -iz, XNIHdg jojipvj jjy ‘zzt jessba ie pidn i i z( suiq -qojg je seuijsujq i£z( ‘iz£ ‘OZ£ [[Eg JO SEg iOZ£ OOXJ EipjE){ !OZ£ UBI3Eds3A ..auiij am IIV i uaqM o') ssaij al)Si AIMOUU VJ.INV •iz( sj3[Sueja i-izi qn[3 qsjuBdg i£z. 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MABEL L1PPERT “Neatness is the crowning grace of womanhood.” Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Booster Club ’23; Platonian ’23. LOIS LEM LEY “If to her share some female errors fall. I ook on her face and you’ll forget them all.” Katcha Koo ’20; Cupid at Vassar ’22; Booster Club ’23; President Class ’22; Society and Alumni Editor ’23; Glee Club ’23; Platonian Literary Society ’ 3- JOHN SMITH “Girls ? Bah ! B. H. S. ’22; Assistant Editor ’23; Basket Ball ’23; Booster Club ’23; Wranglers ’23. GRACE ROBINETT “A sweet attractive kind of Grace.” B. H. S. ’20, ’21, ’22; Glee Club ’23; Booster Club ’23; Wranglers ’23. MARCIA PIERCE “One who is never weary of talking.” Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Glee Club ’21, ’23; Booster Club ’23; Platonian ’23. GERALD ROBY “’Tis grand to be a Senior, but a Sophomore has my heart.” Football ’23; Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Booster Club ’23; Sheiks ’23; Platonian ’2 3- (28) «d ramn The Sphinx niHiKiiHmmmmiiir PEARL BABB “Her voice is low and hard to hear. Unless perchance you are quite near.” Ye Ancient Muses ’20; Glee Club ’21 ; Hiking Club ’21; Cupid at Vassar ’22; Booster Club ’23; Spanish Club ’23; Wranglers ’23. HAZEL PROFFITT “Were silence prolden. I’d thrice be a millionaire.” Vespacian ’20; Glee Club ’21; Booster Club ’23; Platon ian 23. HERBERT . BUNCH MAN “For every wherefore he hcd a why.” J. H. S. ’20, ’21, ’22; Booster Club ’23; First Assistant Editor Sphinx; Basket Ball ’23; Wranglers ’23. C A PI TO LA JONES “An excellent scholar.” T. H. S. ’20, ’21 ; Booster Club ’23; Spanish Club ’23; Platonian ’23. ILL A JAMES “If e'er she knew a wicked tho’t She spoke no evil word.' Ye Ancient Muses; Booster Club ’23; Platonian ’23. '.’Jill lll!lil!lllillllli'lllili:ril!Iil!lllil!ll!!!|!lll!llll:ll!i The Sphinx (30) Class Will E, the Class of 1923, of M. H. S., in the County of Massac and State of Illinois, being of sound mind and memory do declare this to be our last will and testament. First, after payment of such debts and expenses as may have been overlooked, we order that the remainder of our accumulated wealth be dispensed with as follows: To Lowell Brown, Agnes Borman leaves her ability to pass in exams without studying. To Fat Thompson, George Schneeman leaves his ability of cutting classes and still receiving his credits. To Maggie Gurley, Lula Miller leaves her well developed art of reading fiction during study periods without being caught. To Cora Schaffer, Anita Brown wills her ability of walking without stumbling to the Principal’s office for the daily “bawling out.” To Ruth Obermark, Donald Lewis leaves his position of yell leader with the advice to practice at all hours. To the Freshman needing it most, William May wills his bottle of “Nervine” to be used when feeling weak around the heart while in Algebra Class. To Doris Winters, Helen and Virginia Temple leave their little brother Johnnie with the assurance that he will be well cared for. To Simon Busclaus, Milfred Brashears leaves his manual arts ability. To Leatha Fahrenkamp, Lillian Martin leaves her high toned morality. To Ward Collett, Helen Pergande leaves her good behavior. To Alvin Lemley, Carol Artman leaves his “Stacomb” Hair Oil. To Thamie Simpson, Leatha Laird leaves her position as pianist for the “Senior Sheiks.” To Lillian Ragsdale, Vcrla Wade wills all the rights and privileges that go with red hair. To Fred Shappard, Gerald Roby leaves his ability in dancing. To Bernice Montgomery, Helen Faye Maxfield wills her sunny disposition. To Mr. Wright, William Boswell leaves the hope of getting someone in American History Class next year who will recite as well as he did. To Gladys Arensman, Herbert Bunchman leaves his power of argument with the hope that it will get her into as much trouble as it has him. To Hoot Henderson, Sarah Belle Williams leaves her 40,000 word vocabulary along with directions of how to use it. To Oswald Shappard, Lester Melton leaves his book entitled '■''The Way to a Woman's Heart. Sam Parker leaves to Jesse Woodworth his magic spectacles which enable anyone to see more 90s on his card in the future than he has seen in the past. To Ralph Tucker, John Smith leaves his solemn and serious outlook on life. To Richard Lytton, Edgar Taylor leaves his important place among the “Senior Sheiks.” To Miss Dennis, Sarah Collett leaves one new bottle of red ink to repay her for all she has used on her card this term. To Mildred Arnett, Pryntha Davis leaves one package of chewing gum to be used during school hours. 131) To Minnie Williamson, Capitola Jones leaves her “Spit Curl”. To Mary Pryor, Jessie Duncan leaves one pair of dimples which shows to best advantage when smiling. Hazel Dunn leaves to Cora Arensman her polished art of throwing a note across the assembly and not being caught. To Mildred Hall, Jessie Dunn leaves her excellent grades in Home Economics. To the Juniors needing it most, Ethel Elam leaves her ability for translating Latin III. To Clara Spencer, I la Mae Gregory leaves her customary place before the mirror in the girls’ upper corridor. To Evangalinc Still, Inez Kerr leaves her good disposition. To the Faculty, Lois Lemlcy leaves the doubtful task of making her brother, Peck, into 1924 Senior. To Virginia Kraper, Alice Willis leaves her curling irons. To her sister Lucille, Mabel Lippcrt leaves her deportment grades as a good example to model her own on. To Thelma Rose, Gertrude Rew leaves the task of keeping up the good work of “ I'uffy’s Gang.” To any Freshman who has been “flunked” in any or all of his or her studies, Grace Robinett leaves her optimistic nature. To the person interested enough to come get it, Frances Trousdale leaves her American History text. Florence Shelton leaves to any person expecting to take English Literature, one “Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary” along with the advice to use it often. To Curtis Rchlmeyer, Pearl Babb leaves her peaches and cream complexion with the understanding that he will not misuse it during football practice. To Bill Compton, Lura Buchanan leaves five minutes which she daily devoted to studies with the hope that he learns more in it than she did. Helen Causer leaves to Adelaide Wilson her unlimited capacity for sour pickles. To Reid Liggett, Nellie Wymer leaves her grades in Physics. To Dick Fry, Chcstine Garrett leaves the hope that he will some day be a Senior. Dora Finney leaves to Mary Weaver her shy and modest demeanor. To Damon Duncan, 11a James leaves her position as “Sphinx” stenographer. To Raphael Douglas, Marcia Pierce leaves her “ohs” and “ahs”. Hazel Proffitt leaves to Tuxedo Starkes her neat and tidy appearance. This will is hereby sworn to and seal set thereon this the thirty-first day of May, one thousand, nine hundred and twenty-three. Signed, CLASS OF ’23. (32) Metropolis Daily Herald ,’OL. XVXXXVII ;ed cross worker RETURNS FROM ARMENIA JUNE 33, 1940 NO. ABCLX SHOULDER BROKEN IN RACING MACHINE CRASH MR. AND MRS. LESTER H. MELTON ENTERTAIN Miss Sarah Collett, chairman f the Metropolis Division of the led Cross, has called a special ueeting for tomorrow evening. Miss Ila Mae Gregory will give . report on conditions as she ound them in Armenia. The work one by Miss Gregory has been of reat importance, and she has a ery interesting report of her vork. The local Division of the led Cross is doing good work inder Miss Collett’s supervision. 5RADLEY ELEVEN WINS INITIAL GAME Denver, Colo.—Bradley College von their first game of the sea-on yesterday, when they de-eated Nebraska Tech. 22-0. oach Geo. (Dutch) Schneeman s expected to accomplish wonders vith the team this year, and their bowing in this game speaks veil of his ability to direct. Schneeman is an authority on ootball, having been actively ngaged in the game since his ays as halfback at old M. H. S. VARRANT ISSUED FOR LADY STEAMBOAT CAPTAIN Memphis, Tenn., June 32— A varrant was issued today in Judge lam Parker’s Court for Capt. tnita Brpwn, the only lady teamboat captain on the Missis-ippi. Miss Brown is charged with laliciously assaulting a negro eck hand who failed to obey her rders. The deck hand, who is i St. Mary’s Hospital, is exacted to recover if no further omplications set in. AMOUS TENNIS PLAYER GRANTED DIVORCE Mrs. Milfred Brashears, the in-ernational tennis champion, was ranted a decree from her hus-and in the New York court this eek. The case has attracted ide attention. Mrs. Brashears as formerly Miss Agnes Borman f this city. It is rumored that he will return to her old home efore entering the tournament t Versailles next summer. Daytona Beach, Fla., June 31 —In the fourth lap of todays motor races, Carol Artman, driving a No. 11 Deusenberg 48, at a speed of 180 miles per hour, crashed into a railing, breaking his shoulder and inflicting other injuries less serious. The car was completely demolished. Artman is the holder of several records. NOTED DESIGNER SAILS FOR PARIS Chicago, 111., June 33—Miss Florence Shelton, successor of Irene Castle, as costume designer for Philipsborns, sailed for Paris yesterday on the S. S. Olympic. Miss Shelton has been commissioned by the National Clothiers Association to introduce some of the Parisian models of correct dress in the U. S. WISCONSIN DAIRYMAN LEAVES FOR SWITZERLAND Will Study Swiss Methods Milwaukee, Wis., June 32— Gerald C. Roby, millionaire Wisconsin dairyman left for a tour of Europe today, where he will visit the dairys of Switzerland in an effort to improve on American methods in the manufacture of Limburger cheese. Mr. Roby’s Less-Scent Cheese is known the world over for their purity in odor and taste. Mr. Roby has also invented a collapsable milk carrier for the high school dairys of the U. S. He got the idea from the days he spent in old M. H. S. dairy. CHAMPION TO BEGIN TRAINING SOON Baltimore, Md., June 31—John Smith, heavyweight boxing champion of the world will begin training next week in preparation of his match with Willie Keepon, European heavyweight champion, which will be fought at Jersey City on Labor Day. Vernie Lippert, Smith’s manager, left today to complete arrangements for training quarters and the procuring of competent sparring partners. New York City, June 31—One of the most fashionable events of the season is the week end party, now being held at the palatial country estate of Lester Harris Melton, prominent New York lawyer. Mrs. Melton, who was formerly Miss Jessie Duncan, musical comedy idol, has included among her guests, Miss Helen Causer, Metropolitan Opera Star, Mrs. Hazel Proffitt May of St. Louis, Mo., Miss Frances Trousdale, president of the Librarians’ League of New York State, and Miss Helen Pergande, president of the Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, Minn. METROPOLIS WOMAN GOES ON LECTURE TOUR Washington, D. C., June 30, —Miss Sarah Belle Williams, ex-congresswoman from Illinois, started today on a tour of the U. S. to give a series of lectures in connection with her latest reform act, the Anti-Cigarette and Cubeb League, of which she is president. It was through her untiring efforts that the Chewing Gum Bill which stuck so long in the House was chewed over by the Senate and finally passed. This bill provided that a heavy penalty be inflicted upon any person detected in the act of chewing gum at any public gathering place, such as movies, churces and schools. GREAT CONTRALTO HEARD AT M. H. S. Broadcasted From Rome Those who were present at the Metropolis High School Radio Station Tuesday evening were royally entertained by the famous contralto, Grace Robinett and her accompanist Hazel Dunn. The program was broadcasted from Rome, Italy. Miss Robinett and Miss Dunn are accomplished artists and have gained great prestige throughout Europe. The program was made doubly interesting to the citizens of Metropolis due to the fact that both artists are graduates of the Class of ’23 of the M. H. S. METROPOLIS DAILY HERALD UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR HOME ON VISIT Miss Nell Wymer, instructor of Physics at the University of Minnesota, returned home today for a two weeks visit with her parents before leaving for Palm Beach, where she will spend a month of her vacation with her old school mates Germia Thompson, Printha Davis and Mabel Lippert, who are operating a summer resort there. PASTOR LEADS REVENUE AGENTS TO TOBACCO SMUGGLERS HANGOUT Rev. William Boswell, pastor of the First Baptist Church, today lead five revenue agents under Special Agent Wm. May, to the rendezvous of a gang of tobacco smugglers which was located one mile north of the city. Several dozen boxes of cigars were confiscated together with 25 cartons of cigarettes. Several twists of “homemade” and a number of cans of aged “Prince Albert”, a tobacco that is almost totally extinct since the passage j of the Anti-Tobacco Act. It is i thought that the smugglers were I in cooperation with Kentucky growers. Miss Ethel Elam ROLLER DANCING INSTRUCTOR SKATING RINK All the Latest Steps Adjoining A Kerr Millinery Shoppi Catfish Flop, Half Step, Alligator Crawl and Scandinavian Tango ALICE WILLIS, Proprietor For Sale at All News Stands LULA MILLER’S LATEST SUCCESS “WHO LOVED HIM BEST?” Mile. Dora Finnej HAIR DRESSING MANICURING MARCEL WAIVING A SPECIALTY Suite 20 LaClede Hoti i— —— THEATRE MANAGER ARRESTED FOR TRIFLING WITH EDISON RECORDS East Orange, N. J., June 32—| Herbert Bunchman, prominent theatre owner and manager was [ arrested here today on a charge j made by the Edison Phonograph} Co. He is charged with exchang- | ing the titles of the company’s classical records of thirty years ago to the jazzical records of the present time. A large amount of records were sold to schools under Bunchman’s scheme. Bunchman says he got the idea from long suffering hours during opening exercises at the Metropolis High School. LOST—One gold hair pin, taken from King Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1923. Return to Miss Helen Temple at the Addalaschan Theatre for reward. LOST—One pair of demountable ear-bobs on Smoky Row. Return to Jessie Dunn, care of this office. TONIGHT ONLY SJfctialasclian admission $3.00 METROPOLIS' LEADING PLAYHOUSE ----SPECIAL PROGRAM----- Herbert Bunchman Presents LOIS LEMLEY and DONALD LEWIS —IN— “HER THIRTEENTH HUSBAND” A Story of Love Inspired by the Enchantment of the Desert Moon. A T-N-T Organization of Melody Makers Directed by GERTRUDE REW, Violinist Supreme Special Musical Numbers by TEMPLE TWINS, LEATHA LAIRD, VERLA WADE JONES AND PIERCE BURLESQUE THRILLER With Peppiest Chorus Ever Known Ilia James, Lura Buchanan, Chestine Garrett, Pearl Babb Jessie Dunn and Wilma Kotter ----O UR O W N----- HELEN MAXFIELD America’s Foremost Lady Clown With TAYLOR AND MARTIN Clever Eccentric Dancers The Sphinx (35) H (37) ■ President. Vice President Secretary...... Treasurer (' ass Officers ................Alvin Lemi.ey H azel Willis .................Alice Lee Schmidt Ralph Tucker Colors: Orange and Black. Motto: Labor and Laugh. 'Junior (lass ‘Ro I Ernest Adams Elmer Buddenbaum Simon Busclas Elmer Chick Raphael Douglas Damon Duncan Robert Foreman Jeff Frazee Curtis Flannery Clifford Housman Jess Henderson Kenneth Jones Wayne Kennedy August Korte Alvin Lemley Reed Liggett Richard Lytton Richard McFarland Clifton Mann Andrew Mliler Lon Morris Othel Pryor Curtis Rehlmeyer Fred Shappard Oswell Shappard Edwin Sutherland Ralph Tucker Ai.vin Verbarg George Wai.bright Otto Wiedf.man John Wiseman Alberta Arensman Cora Arensman Teddie Barrett Clara Benham Florence Cohen Jessie Davis Leatha Fahrenkamp Alma Franklin Lolita Foreman Aline Garrett Pauline Golden Maggie Gurley Mabel Horman Myrtle Horman Alice Irving Nell Kennedy Esther Krueger Agnes Lippert Lucille Lippert Thelma Litchford Leona McKinney Valera Marcus Georgia Nelson Gladys Proffitt Ora Rush Cora Schafe’er Alice Lee Schmidt Ethel Stepter Marie Stepter Thamie Lee Simpson Josephine Trousdale Minnie Williamson Mary Weaver Bertha Walter Hazel Willis Elizabeth Wilcox (38) TOW The Sphinx ) SOPHOMORE CLASS Sophomore Class Officers President.......................................................... Clarence Irwin Vice President........................................Ocie Cunningham Secretary...................................Edna Bradley Treasurer Lowanda N e i k a m p Motto: The elevator to success isn't running; take the stairs Colors: Blue and White Sophomore Class Roll VrERNiE Barnett Lucian Buchanan Lowell Brown Ward Collett LaVere Comp i on Howard Crow Ocie Cunningham Charles Day Joe Dixon Frank Dugger Marshall Foreman Claude Hackett Isaac Hedden Clarence Irwin Fred Kknneman Robert Litchford Paul Nelson Milton Starkes Wayne Stockton John Temple Willis Ward Kenneth Wentzell Jesse Woodworth Mildred Arnett Ruth Barfield Edna Bbadley Blanche Cagle Helen Carson Evelyn Davis Helen Duncan Valda Foreman Mabel Grace Mildred Hall Nannie Bell Jones Etrulia Haley Hallie Kennedy Virginia Kraper Alice Kuhlman Hattie Kuhlman Hazel Lay Corine McDuffee Bernice Montgomery Lowanda Neikamp Ruth Obermark Mary Pryor Thelma Rose Christine Schneeman Marie Schwegman Inez Sharp Hazel Speckman Clara Spencer Caroline Stephens Evangeline Still Frances Tune Marie Williamson Gladys Wilkins Blanche Wilcox Adelaide Wilson (41) 1 The Sphinx (43) FRESHMAN CLASS mi; .niuuin rhe Sphinx Freshman Class Officers President Roy Teuton Secretary and Treasurer Hattie Scuneeman Flower: Violet Colors: Purple and Gold Motto: Tonight zee launch; where shall zee anchor? Freshman Class Roll Roy Arensman Lyndell Mizell Elizabeth Finney Harl Anderson Kitel Schroder Ona Frazer Kestner Austin Paul Shelton Florence Grace John Barrett Earl Smith Hazel Gordon Gussie Bremer Vernon Speck Augustine Hall C LOR US Bur NAM Brea Stockton Ruby Henderson J. I). Byerly William Sumner Rera Hohman Loren Chick Roy Teuton Lillian Ragsdale William Compion James Thompson Marie Rose Chester Conley Ralph Vaughn Geneva Shatter Orval Conneit Leslie Walter Tuxedo Starkes Cletus Cummins Raymond Wehmeyer Irene Teckenbrock Dempsey Devers Cecil Wheeler Pauline Wilson Howard Douglas Dewey Wheeler Dorris Winters Wayne Dunn Dir ward Wilson Mary Wiseman Orval Elam Alexander Williams Hilda Horman Claude Erhardt Lydia Alliston Francis Jackson Virgil Flowers gnes Anderson Ruth Kotter Robert Franklin Opal Austin Pearl Kruger Dixon Fry Orpha Baynes Verna Kruger William Fullmer Lillian Belt Thelma Lampe Clarence Golden Mary Bonifield Anna Lowe Harley Halcom Verna Cockrel Mabel Marlman Carl Hall Genevieve Crow Alberta Miller Gilbert Jackson Marie Dean Mildred Miller Kldred Kennedy Eunice Draper Bessie Minner Leland Kidd Ethel Minor Ruth Reid Robert W. Lay Mary C. Risinger Hattie Schneeman Fred Laird Evelyn Schwegman Nina Smith Walter Lewis Nina Speckman Irma Smith George L. McGinnis Anna Lee Stophlet Verneita Thane Maurice Maedeker Vernice Wiant Virginia R. Dunn Evelyn Evers Olive Fahrenkamp Virgie Flowers Agnes Wilkins (45) The Sphinx The Sphinx SENIOR ROYS' LUNCHEON On Tuesday, November 30, 1922, the boys of the Senior Class were guests at a noon day luncheon given by the Lion’s Club, one of the school’s most loyal adherents. The boys were all victims of stomach trouble—not being able to eat as much as was served to them, however, they did ample justice to the excellent meal which was served. Following the luncheon, talks were given by President McCall and Mr. S. B. Kerr, both speakers being highly appreciated by their guests. The entire club then gave their famous “roar”, which was immediately responded to by fifteen rahs by the boys, in appreciation of the Lion’s successful efforts to entertain them. Every minute was enjoyed immensely and all voted the occasion a success. SENIOR GIRLS' DINNER The Senior girls were entertained at a dinner given by the Lion’s Club, Tuesday evening, December 5, 1923, at the Steers’ Cafe. The dining room was beautifully decorated with the Senior colors, blue and gold. Following a splendid dinner, the Lions sang several songs and made some excellent speeches. The talks by the Lioness’ about their husbands’ little peculiarities and faults were exceptionally interesting to the girls. At the suggestion of a Lion, the girls were adopted into the organization as their “Cubs”. It was truly one of the most enjoyable social events of the season for the Senior girls and they extend their heartfelt thanks to the Lions for their kindness and consideration. ATHLETIC BANQUET The annual banquet given in honor of the high school athletic teams was attended by more than one hundred people on April 19, in the high school gymnasium. The gymnasium was decorated in the high school colors of red and white, with the entire ceiling covered with crepe paper in that effect. Supt. McGinnis presided as toastmaster, and responses were made by the captains of the teams, giving forth the qualities of their associates; bv Mr. Gordon McGinnis, who has been our referee, and has aided the various teams; by President Simmons of the Rotary Club, by President McCall of the Lion’s Club, and by President Leonard of the Board of Education. Each speaker gave encouragement to the future athletic association. The music was furnished by the high school orchestra, and the food was prepared and served by the girls of the economics department of the high school. The entire program was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone present. ROSE FESTIVAL Gather ye rosebuds while ye may. Old time is still a flying And this same flower that smiles today, Tomorrow will be dying.—Herrick. May twenty-fourth, came but once this year, but with it brought the Junior-Senior Reception, in the form of a Rose Festival, with enough rose bud memories to make the Seniors realize that their undergraduate merry makings had about come to a close. Everything—the decorations, food, flowers, even many of the frilly new organdies and dainty summer crepes—radiated gaiety and cheer with a pink spring-like glow. The high school gymnasium looked like a bower from fairy land, the walls all covered with pink roses, and pink crepe paper garlands filling in the few vacant spots of brick wall. The Juniors entertained with varied games and music,' with refreshments consisting of— Stuffed Tomatoes Pink Sandwiches Pink Lemonade Pink Rose Ice Cream Pink Mints (47) (48) (09) Booster Clefo OFFICERS President .......................... Gertrude Rew Vice President .......................................Helen Maxeiei.d Secretary and Treasurer Virginia Temple In any community where there is a group of people organized for any definite object, such as churches and schools, there is always a need for some organization whose aims should be the furtherance of plans and work toward obtaining their particular object. The Metropolis High School has long recognized the need of such a live wire club and this year it was realized by the organization of the Booster Club. The purpose of the club is to promote good sportsmanship among the student body and to increase interest in school activities. Their influence was first felt on the eve of the Herrin football game, when in response to the appeal of the Booster Club, the entire student body participated in a monstrous snake dance, whose curving and twisting line reached for a length of more than three blocks. The school veils were given, loyalty songs were sung and enthusiasm was worked up to the highest pitch. The next day, an hour before the game, the Booster Club with its entire membership of eighty-six students, in cooperation with the Lions and Rotary Clubs, staged a gorgeous parade. It was worthy of notice that the attendance of this game more than doubled that of any previous game. The team went into the game with a fighting spirit wholly aware that the spirit of the school was behind them. In addition to this, the club had charge of all pep meetings, advertising for games and the reception and entertainment of the opposing teams while in the city. The Booster Club, with its eighty-six enthusiastic members, have proved a large factor in the welfare of the school. M. H. S. LOYALTY SONG We’re loyal to vou, M. H. S. We’re “Red and White’’, M. H. S. We’ll back you to stand ’Gainst the best in the land, For we know vou have sand, M. H. S. Rah! Rah! So smash that blockade, M. H. S. Go crashing ahead, M. H. S. Our team is our fame protector; On! boys, for we expect a touchdown from you, M. H. S. Fling out that dear old flag of Red and White, Lead on your sons and daughters, fighting for you; . I,ike men of old, on giants. Placing reliance— Shouting defiance— Oskee-wow-wow! Amid the broad green plains that nourish our land, For honest labor and for learning we stand, And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand, Dear Alma Mater, M. H. S. (51) gum:.......... ;„jzq m The Sphinx Spanish Club From left to right (seated)—Lura Buchanan, Agnes Borman, Hazel Willis, Jessie Dunn, Frances Trousdale, Leatha Laird, Chestine Garrett, Gertrude Rew. Second row— Clara Benham, Aline Garrett, Marie Taylor, Pearl Babb, Dora Finney, Cora Schaeffer, Ethel Elam. Back row—Donald Lewis, Ora Rush, Sarah Belle Williams, Anita Brown, Miss Margaret Ward, Lillian Martin, Capitola Jones, Mary Weaver, Lucille Lippert and Lester Melton. • The Spanish Club is composed of the Members of the Spanish 11 Class and those students in Spanish 1 with an average grade of 88. The purpose of the club is to promote interest in the study of Spanish and to promote social affairs for the benefit of the members. Meetings under the direction of Miss Ward are held on the second Friday of each month in the class room. At the first meeting the following officers were elected: Chestine Garrett, president; Lucille Lippert, vice president, and Lester Melton, secretary and treasurer. Several social functions were given during the year for the general entertainment of the members. Here games were played, poems and humorous stories were read in Spanish, with Spanish songs and dances scattered through the evening, after which would follow refreshments prepared by the girls. The members of the club feel that the Spanish Club has been a benefit and quite an addition to the high school’s activities and earnestly hope that the following classes will follow in their lead and continue the work of this organization which they founded this year. (52) Literary Societies H Plutonian Literary Society The Platonian Literary Society was organized February 9, 1923. The officers of the society are Lois Lemley, president; William May, vice president, Otto Wiedeman, secretary and treasurer, and Mr. Wright, faculty director. The activities of the society began in the presentation of the Washington-Lincoln program, February 22. Heretofore, short programs were given on Lincoln’s day and also on Washington’s day, but this year both men were treated in the program on February 22. The program proved a great success and was liked by everyone. An exceptionally interesting feature of the program was the “Ghosts of the Years of Washington’s Life’ . F.ach year in which some great event happened in Washington’s life was represented by a ghost. F.ach ghost would state what happened during the year he represented. When some of the ghosts were recognized, the scene became exceedingly humorous and brought much laughter and applause from the audience. Other well liked items were the orchestra’s selections, readings, piano and xylophone solos and the songs by the “Sheiks”. Wranglers Literary Society The Wranglers Literary Society was organized February 15, 1923. The officers elected were Gertrude Rew, president; Alvin Lemley, vice president; Roy Teuton, secre-tarv; Frank Dugger, treasurer, and Miss Alora Ward was appointed faculty director. The Wranglers chose “Backbone; not wishbone” as their motto and the dandelion as the official flower, because “lion’s teeth” should undoubtedly help one wrangle! Jolly good fellowship and pep arc, the members hope, the two main characteristic of their society. The first program given by the society was on March 28. It opened by the singing, on the part of the whole society, of its two official songs, “Wranglers Pep” and the “Dandelion”. Other items on the program were a one act play, “The Modern Pierettc”, a freshman doll chorus, a double piano duet and a minstrel act. (h!D Class o f' 21 Donald Ball, student University of Illinois Virginia Minor, student S. I. N. U.................... Wellman Kerr, student University of Illinois.......... Geneva Arcnsman, rural teacher ....................... Paul Miller, has position with Paducah firm .... William Shappard, student ......................... Catherine Wilson, student S. I. N. U. Ruth Montgomery, teacher Chrystal Fowler, student University of Illinois Russell Baker ............ Calvin Shelton........................................ Russell Spore, position W'ith Republican Herald Richard Austin, student Washington University Chester Foreman, student Washington University Lewis Miller, student U. S. Naval Academy............. Louise Kraper......................................... John Heideman, clerk.................................. Nell Fardel 1, at home ......................... Jesse Cohen, student University of Illinois........... Mrs. Maple Abernethy (Mae Crawford), at home. Lavcrne Liggett, student University of Illinois ...... Mary Long, student University of Illinois ......... Mrs. Gertrude Henderson (Gertrude Barrett), at home F.tta Kruger.......................................... Adalinc Wittman, student University of Illinois Effie Bayliss, at home................................ Florence Bunchman, position with foppa State Bank M rs. Hiram Nealy (Golda Faughn) at home Mabel Gillett, at home................................ Ruth Goodman, student S. 1. N. U. Paul Williams......................................... Urbana, 111. Garbondale, 111. . . Urbana, 111. . Metropolis Paducah, Ky. St. Louis, Mo. Carbondale, 111. Benton, 111. Champaign, 111. Metropolis Metropolis Metropolis St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. Annapolis, Md. Chicago, 111. Metropolis Metropolis Champaign, 111. Belknap, 111. , Urbana, 111. Urbana, 111. Metropolis Metropolis Urbana, 111. Karnak, 111. . Joppa, 111. St. Louis, Mo. Brookport, 111. Carbondale, 111. Harrisburg, 111. (55) The Sphinx Class of ’22 Perry Arensman, student University of Illinois............................Champaign, III. Rura Ball, student Illinois College Jacksonville, 111. Walter Buchanan, student University of Illinois . . . ............Urbana, 111. Thclbcrt Compton................................................................Metropolis Scott Corlis, student University of Illinois. Urbana, 111. Orlando Deane Brookport, 111. Orlando Garrett, student University of Illinois............................. Urbana, 111. John Green, student Washington University........................... . . St. Louis, Mo. Liggett Hopkins, student S. 1. N. U......................................Carbondale, 111. Aaron McCrory, student University of Illinois................................Urbana, 111. Hallard O’Brien, clerk at Van Hooser’s Pharmacy............................... Metropolis Otto Pcrgande, student University of Illinois............................ Urbana, 111. Cecil Wiseman Metropolis Edward Whyers, student Quincy Business College. ................. Quincv, 111. Howard Wymcr Brookport,’ III. Grace Anderson Metropolis Alice Arensman, student S. I. N. U.......................................Carbondale, 111. Helen Baynes, student S. I. N. U........................................ Carbondale, 111. Marjorie Burton........................................................Nashville, Tenn. Mary Chick, at home..........................................................Metropolis Maude Dye, student S. I. N. U.. . . Carbondale, 111. Katherine Duncan, Alton State Hospital Alton 111. Ethel Fahrenkamp, Alton State Hospital Alton 111. Esther Fisher, student Augustana College ................................. Rockford, 111. Mrs. Robert Small (Frances Gregory), at home................................... Metropolis Pauline Gregory, student S. I. N. U. Carbondale, 111. Lois Hilgcman, position in office of Dixon Motor Co. Metropolis Roberta Kidd, Nursing School Memphis, Tenn. Mary Metcalf, at home Metropolis Alma Morris, position in office of Williams Transfer Co. Metropolis Hazel Neff Metropolis Mabel Stuart Mcrmel, 111. Irene Wilson, student Stephens College.................................... Columbia, Mo. Mrs. Warren Smith (Thelma Walden), at home ........ Metropolis Lucille Pryor, at home Metropolis Hannah Schmidt, Topeka State Hospital Topeka, Kans. (56) t (57) The Sphinx Football If Some charge, without formality l'hc sport lacks rationality— Is too full of brutality And features most the punch, but we claim that stability, And likewise durability Backed up with rare ability Is far the better hunch. Forget all partiality And then—in all reality— You’ll note that great vitality Is what the game needs most. If you prefer timidity And athletic tepidity, I'o physical solidity, Oh, please, of it don’t boast. (58) The Sphinx } y- CAPT. GEORGE SCHNEEMAN (59) 1....... The Sphinx Football Team Front Row—May, Erhardt, J. Smith, Capt. Schneeman, Melton, Henderson, Artman. Middle Row—Douglas, Lemley, Sutherland, Wiedeman, Irwin, Duncan, Brown. Back Row—Tucker, E. Smith, Coach Ficdling, Boswell and Roby. Cairo. . . Princeton Murray. . Princeton Herrin . Anna.... Schedule .........Here Here Here ........There .........Here There 7—M. H. S. 6 o—M. H. S. 22 13—M. H. S. 18 12—M. H. S. '3 24—M. H. S. 6 0—M. H. S. 0 (60) n.:r’ mmiimiir • ;.tih iffinmrii n 11 umin in fmimrf The Sphinx J11 ligUillEIfllLll 111.111. i r ri 11111! 1!! 111 Football E opened our season with Cairo. With nearly three teams on the field, they expected to repeat their performance of the preceding season. Although considerably outweighed, our boys received the ball on the kickoff and marched down the field for the first touchdown of the season, in the form of a pass from Henderson to Schnceman. We failed to make our point after goal. From this time on neither team scored, until Cairo, with two minutes to play and nineteen yards to make on the fourth down, completed a forward pass for their only touchdown. A place kick after touchdown gave them the necessary margin to win. When the final whistle blew the score was 7-6 in our opponent’s favor. Our second game was played with Princeton, Ky. Although outweighed, our boys scored at will. May suffered a broken nose, and Tucker, who replaced him, a sprained ankle. Forward passes were completed from one end of the field to the other, with Schneeman and Henderson alternating on the receiving end. Princeton was unable to cross our goal line. Three touchdowns and a safety gave us a 22-0 victory over them. Murray, Kv. brought another good team to Metropolis. Besides their weight, they had speed and experience. Both teams scored in the first half. In the third quarter Melton blocked a punt near the goal line. Lem lev fell on the ball behind the goal line giving us the necessary six points to win the game. Good blocking and hard tackling were conspicuous on both teams. Phis was the best game of the season, and perhaps the best ever seen in Metropolis. The final score wras 18-13. We played a return game with Princeton with two of our regulars out on account of injuries. Princeton, after their defeat at Metropolis, gave two weeks of their time to methods of breaking up our plays. In the second quarter, Melton picked up a fumble and scored a touchdown. The Princeton team was leading until the fourth quarter. In this period Schneeman, on an end run, went thru the whole Princeton team for a 35-yard run and a touchdown. The game ended in a 13-12 victory for Metropolis. Herrin brought a fast team to Metropolis. The largest crowd of the season was on hand to witness the game. The merchants closed their places of business and attended in a body. Near the end of the first quarter, Schneeman took the ball over for our only touchdown. Herrin scored four touchdowns in the last three quarters. Their end runs and forward passing seemed to be too fast for our boys. The final score was Herrin 24, Metropolis 6. Our season closed with the Anna game. It proved to be a thriller from the first whistle. Our boys were within five yards of their goal at three different times, but each time the heavier Anna line held. In the fourth quarter, John Smith, due to injuries, was replaced by Earl Smith. When the final whistle blew, Anna had the ball in their possession and was threatening our goal. Phis was the last game for Capt. Schneeman, Melton, May, J. Smith and Boswell. The final result was a 0-0 tie. (61) 2Basket 'Hall Team Front Row—Smith, Henderson, Busclaus, Taylor, Schneenian, Lemley. Top Row—-Brown, Coach Fiedling and Melton. Schedule Mounds (there)..................... La Center (there).................. Heath (here)....................... Mound City (here).................. La Center (here)................... Creal Springs (here)............... Mound City (there)................. Brookport (here)................... Carterville (here)................. Mounds (here)...................... Brookport (here)................... Carterville (there)................ Herrin (there)..................... Johnston City...................... 23—M. H. S. 14 8— M. H. S. 9 9— M. H. S. 15 15— M. H. S. 16 6—M. H. S. 26 9—M. H. S. 13 16— M. H. S. ti 23—M. H. S. 22 16—M. H. S. 12 13—M. H. S. 14 11—M. H. S. 34 31—M. H. S. 19 18—M. H. S. 12 4—M. H. S. 13 (62) r The Sphinx Basket Ball The season of 1922 placed M. H. S. on the floor with one of the fastest teams she has had for years. Under the direction of Coach Fiedling the boys displayed some excellent team work. MOUNDS 23—M. H. S. 14 M. H. S. lost their first game of the season to MounJs, December 15. Although our hoys put up a stiff game, the Moun Js hoys were thoroughly at home in their gym and defeated Metropolis to the tune of 23 to 14. LA CENTER 8—M. H. S. 9 This game was full of pep from start to finish. The first half of the game was 4 to o in favor of La Center. M. H. S. went hack in with some excellent floor work and succeeded in defeating them. HEATH 9—M. H. S. 15 On January 5, M. 11. S. evened up an old score hy defeating Heath. The Kentuckians were in the lead S to 6 at the enJ of the first half, hut our team with their accurate shooting enabled them to forge ahead in the last half. MOUND CITY 15—M. H. S. 16 January 12, the Mound City team arrived in Metropolis with the highest hopes of defeating M. H. S. The game proved to he the hardest fought game of the season and one free goal gave the battle to Metropolis. LA CENTER 6— M. H. S. 26 The next week M. H. S. gained another victory hy defeating La Center. The local five was in evcellent form throughout the game. CREAL SPRINGS 9— M. H. S. 13 On January 26, the Creal Springs hoys were added to the list of victims. They started out fast, hut the Red and White warriors tightened and allowed very few shots for the visitors. MOUND CITY 16—M. H. S. 11 The following week our boys went down to MounJ City and came hack with the small end of the score. Our hoys fought hard hut they could not overcome the early lead made hy the MounJ City quintet. BROOKPORT 23—M. H. S. 22 On February 6, the Brookport team came down accompanied by a large hunch of “rooters’ . This game was full of interest from start to finish. The visitors were able to take home the “bacon” hy defeating M. H. S. with one free goal. CARTERVILLE 16—M. H. S. 12 Carterville brought a strong team to Metropolis. Although our team fought desperately they were not able to overcome the pace set hy the Carterville quintet. MOUNDS 13—M. H. S. 14 On February 16, the local five got their revenge hy defeating the strong Mounds team. This game was very exciting and was undecided from the first whistle. The Red and White warriors manage! to come through with their old-time speeJ and captured the game. BROOKPORT 11—M. H. S. 34 The next week Brookport came hack to scalp us again, however, they were disappointed and went home on the tiny end of the score. The expert goal tossing of Smith and Schneeman was the feature of the game. CARTERVILLE 31—M. H. S. 19 On February 23, the Red and White hoys made their longest trip of the season to Carterville an! Herrin. At Carterville our hoys lost their stroke in the last half and were defeated. HERRIN 18—M. H. S. 12 The next night at Herrin our team played their usual brand of good basket hall, hut were not able to overcome the lead set hy the Herinites. JOHNSTON CITY 14—M. H. S. 13 In the Southern Illinois Basket Ball Tournament, Metropolis played the fast Johnston City team. The game was the tightest anJ most interesting game of the entire tournament. Our team distinguished themselves with their expert handling of the hall. A spectacular goal made from the middle of the floor hy Schneeman was an interesting feature in the game. The superior goal tossing of the Johnston City hasketeers gave them their victory. (63) ‘Baseball Team First Row—Derneddie, May, Henderson, Melton, Schneeman. Top Row—Buchanan, McCrory, Weseman, Wvmcr and Rehlmeyer. � ------------------------- Schedule American Legion (here) 3—M. H. S. i6 La Center, Kv. (there) 9—M. H. S. io La Center, Ky. (here) . io—M. H. S. 13 Herrin, 111. (here) 7—M. h. s. 6 (64) The Sphinx ASEBALL is more fun than any of our high school games. It is real sport to play it. There is never need for the driving, wearing physical effort in practice that we have in football or basketball or even in track, and in the game itself there is not the call for the exhaustive and sustained physical effort which the other sports demand. For this reason, possibly, school and college baseball never has and never will pull the heart strings of the crowd so strongly as football, and because the play is inferior to the game as played bv the professionals, will never attract the public in large numbers. Yet baseball is fascinating; and, as it is universally known and lends itself most admirably to all kinds of groups, it is a most valuable college sport. This being the case it had lost its prestige in our school several years ago for lack of material and popularity. But some of the boys demanded a team of some kind and they did their best to organize—so as a unit within themselves, but playing under “Association Rules” they started out in the spring of ’21. Securing the help of H. H. Haley, as coach, they launched out into baseball. Playing six games, with only one defeat, that with Cairo, there. Again in the spring of ’22, they were ready at the first approach of warm weather to don their uniforms. As they had showed themselves up pretty well, the school recognized them worthy of being “backed”. So they purchased them the necessary paraphanalia and put them on the road. We had a full schedule, but due to weather conditions we failed to play them all, but showed up in “real high class” fashion in all our undertakings. Aaron (Dink) McCrory was the mainstay of the pitching staff (assisted by Henderson and Schneeman) and was accredited for his excellent control; and the “everwatchful” eye of Cecil Weseman, the man behind the bat who could always find the batters’ weak place. “Hoot” Henderson and Heine Derneddie at short and second worked like a machine there, w'hile “Curt” Rehlmeyer at first and “Red” May at third completed the infield, and with great success. Schneeman, Buchanan and Melton took care of the outfield, with Litchford as utility. The feature of the season was at La Center, Ky., where we went 10 innings, winning from them by the score of 10-9. McCrory went all the way thru the game pitching in fine form, and the game lost to Herrin should have been won by our boys, but a few errors caused us defeat. H. H. Haley. (.65 SENIOR CLASS TEAM SOPHOMORE CLASS TEAM (66) y- Review of Girls9 Basket Ball Tournament 1NCF. girls were barred from playing inter-scholastic basket ball games this year by the Illinois Athletic Association, no regular school team was organized. However, the girls organized their class teams and played several interesting games throughout the season. The greatest event of the girls’ career was the Class Tournament, March 20 and 22. The Sophomores and Seniors tied for the first place, the Juniors getting second and the Freshmen third. On March 20, the Sophomores and Freshmen started the opening game and although the Freshmen battled bravely, they could not stop the splendid shooting of the Sophomores. The score was 36 -2 in favor of the Sophomores. The next game was between the Juniors and Seniors. This game proved more interesting as the Seniors had a spunky rival in the Juniors. However, the more accurate goal shooting of the Seniors gave them their victory of 14-4. Since the Freshmen and Junior teams were eliminated from their chance at first place, the Seniors and Sophomores were entitled to battle for that honor. On Thursday evening, March 22, the last half of the tournament was played. The first game was between the Juniors and Freshmen for a hold upon third place. The Freshmen displayed some excellent team work with good shooting by their center, Agnes Wilkins. However, they could not overcome the superior playing of the Juniors, with the easy goal tossing by Willis and Golden. The game ended 12-5 in favor of the Juniors. The most exciting game of the tournament was between the Sophomores and Seniors, aspirants for first place. The excitement was intense and the students were in a continual uproar throughout the game. The Sophomores began the scoring and obtained 4 points the first few minutes of the game. Then the Seniors succeeded in making enough points to tie them. As both teams were evenly matched the guarding of each was perfect. The game was extended to 5 minutes overtime and on up to 30 minutes, and neither team was able to make a score; and the girls finally had to stop with the honor of first place divided between them. The game ended with the score 4-4. fine-up SENIORS Center—Gertrude Rew. Forwards — Anita Brown and I la Mac Gregory. Guards—Jessie Duncan and Sarah Collett. Subs—Virginia Temple, Lura Buchanan and Agnes Borman. SOPHOMORES Center—Mary Pryor. Forwards—Mildred Hall and Ruth Bar-field. Guards—Hazel Lay and Nannie Bell Jones. Subs—Christine Schneentan, Bernice Montgomery and Inez Sharp. of Teams JUNIORS Center—Pauline Golden. Forwards — Hazel Willis and Georgia Nelson. Guards — Thamic Simpson and Frances T une. Subs—Alice Irving and Esther Kruger. FRESHMEN Center—Agnes Wilkins. Forwards—Irma Smith, Hattie Schneentan and Verna Cockerel. Guards—Ethel Minor and Olive Fahren-kamp. Subs — Evelyn Schwegman and Vernice Wiant. (67) The Sphinx ► (68) The Sphinx (69) String Orchestra Director—Mrs. Mary L. Johns. First Violin—Gertrude Rew and Helen Temple. Second Violin—Kenneth Wentzell, George L. McGinnis, Rov Teuton, Leslie Walters. Third Violin—Josephine Tiner, Jessie Davis, Marie Williamson, Ruth Barfield. Cello—Virginia Temple. Piano-—-Verla Wade, Etrulia Haley and Nina Speckman. ♦ - -------------------------- The orchestra is the oldest of the high school organizations. It was organized in 1918, under the directorship of Miss Geneva Karr, and has continued under Mrs. Johns’ leadership to give service of high merit at all high school functions, and many of those of the community. (70) Qlee Qlub From left to right—Mrs. Johns, Inez Sharp, Jessie Duncan, Vcrla Wade, 11a Mae Gregory, Thelma Rose, Hazel Dunn, Lois Lemley, F.trulia Haley, Alice Willis, Sarah Collett, Mary Weaver, Marcia Pierce, Virginia Kraper, Nannie Bell Jones, Mildred Arnett, Virgie Flowers, Grace Robinctt and Florence Shelton. The Glee Club has appeared on several programs in and out of school this year. The Club meets every other week on Thursday evening with the Junior Auxiliary of the Womans Club in their classes for music appreciation and memory contests. (71) The Sphinx Senior Sheiks from left to right George Schneeman, Donald Lewis, Carol Artman, Lester Melton, Edgar Taylor, William May, Gerald Roby, William Boswell and Miss Lcatha Laird, accompanist. • - Among the many organizations that figured prominently in our school and social affairs this year was the “Senior Sheiks”. I hese eight talented “Sheiks”, accompanied by an equally talented “Sheba” soon became a feature in all of our programs. T hey made their first public appearance in one of the high school’s weekly programs, where they immediately became so popular with the student body that no program or entertainment was considered a success unless they were a part of it. Their next appearance was in the Christmas program, then followed the Junior Auxiliary program given by the Music Department of the Womans Club, and in the Platonian Literary Society’s entertainment, February 22. (72) The Sphinx Wednesday Morning Programs WING to the increased membership in the school this year it was impossible to continue the customary opening exercises each morning, and in order to provide some kind of recreation during the week, a Program Committee was appointed to arrange programs for each Wednesday morning. The committee was allowed to solicit the services ol both students and talented people of the citv in arranging entertainments. This gave a wealth of material from which to select pleasing, instructive and entertaining programs. Special mention might be given to the splendid Russian Program by Prof. Smith Walsh, who besides playing several high class selections, gate an interesting talk on Russian music; to the pleasing xylophone solos by Fred Kcnneman; the delightful vocal selections bv Mrs. Grace Baker; the humorous songs by the Senior Sheiks; the special programs given by the “Temple Twins” and Gertrude Rew, violinists; also to the interesting feature contest “Classical vs. Jazz” by Nina Spcckman and Ktrulia Haley. No decision in favor of either was reached, however. One of the greatest accomplishments of the committee was in obtaining Miss Wright, a clever elocutionist from Alton, 111., whose humorous and pathetic recitations brought much applause from her audience. The attitude taken by the students contributed largely toward making the plan a success, as thev were always willing to do their share when called upon, and formed an appreciative audience for every entertainer in school and city. Pire§eiraitait5oe of Atlhletac Letters The Wednesday morning following the Athletic Banquet marked one of the most important events of the year to the members of the foot ball and basket ball teams-—that of awarding the school’s letters to those who had by hard diligent work, qualified themselves to possess the most honored of school emblems. The student body rendered the opening numbers of the program by several of the school’s songs and yells given in the same old loyal manner. This was followed by an interesting talk on “Future Athletic Prospects” by Jess Henderson. He stated that with the remaining members of this year’s teams and with several students of athletic ability coming from the surrounding schools in the county there was no reason whatever why the old “Red and White” should not wave as proudly next year as she did this one. Several interesting talks were made by the graduating members of the teams. A few of the boys have participated from three to four years in the high school’s athletics. The important event was saved until the last. Coach Ficdling presented the letters to the delighted boys who all felt fully repaid for the work through which they had undergone to obtain them. WF.ARF.RS OF THE “M” Melton, Lester ScHNEEMAN, GEORGE Artman, Carol Mav, William Boswell, William Taylor, Edgar Bunchman, Herbert Brown, Lowel Smith, F.arl Henderson, Jess Lem ley, Alvin Smith, John Wiedeman, Otto Erhardt, Claude Sutherland, Edwin Irwin, Clarence Duncan, Damon Tucker, Ralph Busci.aus, Simon Roby, Gerald (73) The Sphinx §©eioir Class Play 7. . Qotne Out of the Kitchen The Senior Class presented the charming comedy, “Come Out of the Kitchen” by Alice Duer Miller on Thursday evening, Mary 3, 1923, at the Ko .y Theatre. CAST OK CHARACTERS Olivia Daingerfield Burton Crane l’aul Daingerfield Charles Daingerfield Elizabeth Daingerfield Solon Tucker Randolph Weeks. Thomas Lefferts. Mrs. Falkener Jessie Duncan Donald Lewis Lester Melton Gerald Roby Helen Temple William Boswell Herbert Bunchman . . . Fldgar Taylor .....Anita Brown Cora Falkener...........................................Helen Causer Amanda................ .............................Helen Maxfield Directors Mrs. Virginia Parrish, Mr. Wm. Fiedling, Miss Ruth Dennis AC!' I—The Drawing Room of the Daingerfield Mansion. ACT II—The Kitchen. Two days later. ACT 111—The Dining Room. The same day. SYNOPSIS The story is written around a Virginia family of the old aristocracy, by the name of Daingerfield, who, finding themselves temporarily embarrassed, decide to rent their home to a rich Yankee. One of the conditions of the lease by the well-to-do New Englander stipulated that a competent staff of white servants should be engaged for his sojourn at this stately home. This servant question presented practically insurmountable difficulties and one of the daughters of the family conceives the mad-cap idea that she, her sister and their two brothers shall act as the domestic staff for the wealthy Yankee. Olivia Daingerfield, who is the ring leader in the merry scheme, adopts the cognomen of Jane Ellen and elects to preside over the destinies of the kitchen. Her sister Elizabeth is appointed house maid. Her elder brother Paul, the butler, and Charley, the youngest of the group, is appointed to the position of boot boy. When Burton Crane arrives from the North, accompanied by Mrs. Falkener, her daughter and Crane’s attorney, Tucker, they find the staff of servants to possess so many methods of behavior out of the ordinary that amusing complications begin to arise immediately. Olivia’s charm and beauty impress Crane above everything else and the merrv storv continues through a maze of delightful incidents until the real identity of the heroine is finally disclosed, but not until Crane has professed his love for his charming cook, and the play ends with the brightest prospects of happiness for these two young people. (75) (9i) Qlarence The |unior Class presented the great stage success, “Clarence” by Booth Tarkington on Wednesday evening, December 20, 1922, at the Kozy Theatre. This delightful play proved as popular as the original when played by professionals. The stage settings were beautiful and realistic. The acting was so clever that it can well be said that the famous play was given by an all star cast. CAST OF CHARACTERS Clarence............ .................................Alvin Lemley Violet Pinney . Mary Weaver Mr. Wheeler. Othel Pryor Mrs. Wheeler........ .................................Cora Schaffer Bobby Wheeler Ralph Tucker Cora Wheeler Alice Lee Schmidt Hubert Stem Richard Lytton Della............... ............ ................Thantic Simpson Dinwiddie........... .............................F.dwin Sutherland Mrs. Martyn.............................................Ethel Stcpter Directors................Miss Loudenc Anderson and Miss Alora Ward ACT 1—The anteroom of Mr. Wheeler’s office, New York. ACT II, 111 and IV’—Living room of Mr. Wheeler’s home. SYNOPSIS As Clarence found Uncle Sam had no man during the World War, for his specialty, entomology, he joined the “five million” to serve where he was sent. He got no nearer the front iine excitement than Texas; no nearer heroic glory than to be wounded at target practice; no nearer distinction than to be a homely buck private, khaki as to complexion and spectacles as well as uniform. The war left him out of a job, but because he had a reputation for “driving mules without swearing” he got one in the home of the wealthy Mr. Wheeler, who had a rather agitated family. Because Clarence had “been in the army” he easily became guide and philosopher to the whole family, although he was also secretary, plumber, piano tuner, saxophone player and what-not. He smooths out the crinkles of the Wheeler family until the wheels ran smoothly. (77) The Sphinx (79) ■ The Sphinx (80) HIGH SCHOOL DAIRY AND POULTRY BARNS The Sphinx Agrieoltor© HE work in agriculture was introduced in the spring of 19 9 with the summer project work. Since that time the demand for the course has grown so rapidly that a two-vear course has been found necessary. The first division of the work includes a thorough study of soils and crops with emphasis on the needs of the community. A careful classification of the soil of the community is made, and its adaptability to the different kinds of crops is given special stress. Students arc led to see that it is poor agriculture that attempts to grow crops without soil analysis to act as a guide in the selection of crops to be grown. The most modern methods of handling and caring for the soil are presented to the students with a view to increasing the crop yield, and to increasing soil fertility. The second division of the work, one year in length, includes a thorough study of animal husbandry as a general course. A general survey of the entire field is made with special emphasis on dairying and poultry. This special emphasis is given because it is felt that our community needs demand more information in this type of work. There arc many people who feel that a change from grain growing is necessary because the soil of the county is being worked very rapidly, and that some other means of earning a living must be substituted for grain farming. The entire course in agriculture is taught under the direction of the State in accordance with the requirements of the Smith-Hughes Law. This necessitates the working out of a project by each student who studies agriculture. These projects are usually conducted during the vacation period of the year, but may be done during the school year when the projects arc in animal husbandry. There are two types of projects in operation: the home project, which may be the growing of seed corn, feeding swine, poultry production, etc., and the class project, which includes dairying and poultry. The dairying project is conducted on the high school grounds in a barn constructed by the school. The boys organize a company and buy four Holstein cows, T. B. tested, to be used in milk production during the school year. This milk is marketed in the town, and the proceeds divided among the boys according to their investment and labor. All labor is done after the close of the school day, or before the opening of the same. The project has been so successful that the boys are eager to get into the work. The poultry project has just been introduced, but is attracting much attention from the students and community. A modern poultry house has been constructed on the high school grounds near the dairy barn, and about one hundred birds have been purchased, most of them are the S. C. White Leghorns. Every principle relating to the care and feeding of laying hens is put into practice. The poultry house is equipped with trap nests, removable nests, and dropping boards, and all things are arranged in the modern way. The great problem upon which the class does much thinking, is how can the egg production be increased? During the summer, many of the boys have home projects under the supervision of the instructor in agriculture, who visits the boys at regular intervals and discusses with them the most important ways of improving the work in agriculture of which their projects are types or parts. If problems arise that can not be solved by the boys, the instructor assists them in the solution. (81) COOKING DEPARTMENT (82) Homme lEeoeommies HF. course in home economics in our high school covers two years of work exclusive of the related science which must be carried through both years in accordance with the Smith-Hughes Law under which the department is organized. Both years of the work are approved by the State Department at Springfield, and by the University of Illinois. The classes spend two hours each day throughout the entire year. The first half year is spent in sewing, the work including a study of fabrics, budgets and costs, constructive processes. The second half of the first year is spent in cooking, beginning with a study of measurements, fuels, types of ranges, dishwashing, etc. The energy giving foods, bodybuilding foods, breads and desserts are studied, and each student must complete a home project in the work. During the first semester of the second year, advanced cooking is taken up. The work of the semester includes the study of food preservation, cakes and bread making, pastry, meats, menu-making, food requirements, serving meals. The second semester of the second year is spent in advanced sewing. During the semester, the work includes a study of design, color, constructive processes. The constructive processes include decorations, tailored hems, tailored seams, making outer garments, such as the blouse, gingham dress, tailored skirt, dress of organdie, voile or lawn. The entire time spent in this work is devoted to the practical type of labor. The old time academic form of instruction is not found here, but the work-shop plan is used. Here the students are busy with actual doing of things with just enough instruction from the teacher, and the texts to give direction for the energy of the students. Storing up of facts to be used later is considered of little importance with these people. They must meet and solve the real problems of home making that they will find in life. The instructors are careful that the most modern ways of attacking and solving these problems are followed by the students, but the solution is left to the students. During the year, the home economics students apply what they have learned concerning preparing and serving meals, in a very practical way by controlling the banquets of the school. This is particularly true with the Junior-Senior Banquet, and the Athletic Banquet. These have become annual functions of the school, and are always under the direction of the home economics department. The equipment of the cooking and sewing departments is being supplied very rapidly. A few things are needed for each, but we now have equipment to meet the needs of six classes daily. Some changes are now under way for the improvement of the general arrangement of each department. «3) Mammal Arts AN UAL Arts extends through a two-year course, and is fully accredited bv the University of Illinois. The first year is devoted to text work, mechanical drawing, and bench work. The class instruction with the text receives one day per week; the mechanical drawing includes two days per week; the bench work two days per week. During the first year, each student is taught the proper use and care of tools, the different kinds of woods with their values, the making and interpreting of working drawings of reasonable difficulty, the use of stains, varnishes, and their application. In addition, each student must apply his information to the making of various articles usable in the home. The second course in manual arts covers the same amount of time as does the first course, and is divided into the same working units. The bench work, varnishing, finishing, etc., that were learned in the first course are used as a basis for the advanced work. A high type of bench work is demanded here, and a large part of the year is devoted to work with woodworking machinery. The principal machines to be used are the variety saw, and lathe, which have been installed. Each boy will be given thorough training in the use of these machines, and will be required' to demonstrate his ability to use them by making furniture or other type of equipment with these machines. Students who can not show a finished product of work will not receive credit for their course. It is not the purpose of the work in manual arts to give training that makes direct preparation for the trades and industries, but it is to give training to the hand, a knowledge of woods, finishes, materials, etc., that give ability to interpret conditions found in life. (84) The Sphinx The Commercial Course URING the last decade, the demands of the commercial world have increased to such an extent that the short courses in schools, that prepare young people for places in business, have been found inadequate to the task at hand. The high schools have extended their courses, and have added work that has enriched the courses. The commercial work in high schools is now taught as preparation for similar courses in college as well as for use in the business world. There are unlimited fields for young men and women who have continued preparation in this field until a college course is completed. With this type of work in view, the high schools arc planning their courses to meet the needs of the students who continue preparation, and of the students who drop out of school at the end of the high school course. Our course in bookkeeping is one year in length, and is arranged to give a working knowledge of double entry bookkeeping, consisting of the fundamental principles, with particular emphasis on the study of business transactions� and their interpretations in the ledger accounts. The students are drilled in the making of simple trading, and profit and loss statements, and of balance sheets. Students must be able to explain the meanings of the items involved in both. The work is done under the immediate supervision of a teacher, and the student is required to devote at least ten periods per week of not less than fortyrfive minutes full time in each class per week for one academic year. All bookkeeping must be done in ink, and good penmanship is a requisite. The work in shorthand and typewriting constitute one subject and these courses must be taken together to obtain credit. For one unit of credit, the time requirement is forty-five minutes per day in each subject for one year of thirty-six weeks, with a standard of attainment of at least seventy-five words per minute in dictation, and twenty-five words per minute in transcription on the machine of such dictation. Accuracy in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and paragraphing are emphasized. Care of the machine, methods of copying, and manifolding are taught under strict supervision. The course covers two years of work and offers two units of university credit. The course in commercial arithmetic is arranged to serve as a prerequisite to bookkeeping, and gives special attention to commercial transactions. Rapid calculation is a basic feature of the course, and the relation of arithmetic to business customs and procedures receives a great deal of stress. The course extends through one semester and is given one half unit of credit. I'he course in business law is offered to meet the needs of the average citizen of today, and to round out the preparatory side of the commercial course. An effort is made to give the fundamental principles of business law, and their application to business transactions. Every citizen should have a knowledge of these principles for his own guidance. The course extends through one semester and offers one half unit of credit. The work in commercial geography is offered as a foundation for a more intelligent study of economic life, and is made as practical as possible. The course offers a study of those dominating features of commerce and industry that should be most strongly impressed upon the student. Controlling influences such as geographical features, governmental aids or impediments, industrial processes, and transportation, are made prominent in the course. One half unit of credit is offered for the satisfactory completion of the course. (85) High School Course of Study FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER Required Subjects: General Science English Algebra Electives: Ancient History Latin Agriculture Required Subjects: English Electives: Geometry Biology Agriculture Home Economics Modern History Latin Bookkeeping Commercial Geography Required Subjects: English Electives: Chemistry Home Economics Agriculture Stenography-Typewriting Advanced Algebra Solid Geometry Latin Spanish Commercial Arithmetic Manual Arts Required Subjects: English American History Electives: Latin Spanish Stenography-Typewriting Physics Agriculture Home Economics Economics Music Manual Arts SECOND SEMESTER Required Subjects: General Science English Algebra Electives: Ancient History Latin Agriculture SECOND YEAR Required Subjects: English Electives: Geometry Biology Agriculture Home Economics Modern History Latin Bookkeeping Commercial Geography THIRD YEAR Required Subjects: English Electives: Chemistry Home Economics Agriculture Stenography-Typewriting Advanced Algebra Solid Geometry Latin Spanish Manual Arts FOURTH YEAR Required Subjects: English American History Electives: Latin Spanish Stenography-Typewriting Physics Agriculture Home Economics Commercial Law Music Manual Arts General Requirements for Graduation: 1. The entire course in English must be completed as indicated in the course of study. 2. Four semester credits in some one subject other than English. 3. One year of laboratory science. 4. Commercial students must complete the entire commercial course. 5. Students in home economics and agriculture must carry science during the time spent in these subjects. 6. Sixteen units of credit are required for graduation. Students will not be permitted to carry work not found in the regular course of study according to the year in which they arc working, except with the approval of the principal of the high school. (86) i.li lllt, JillLllillilllllllll.lilill. ,, The Sphinx mm f. (87) Caleedar SEPTEMBER 5 School opens. We were all there and a few more. Each class went to various rooms and were served enrollment cards. 6 Arranging program. 7 More programs. 8 Passing to class rooms causei much confusion among Freshmen. 11 Real work (I wonder?) begins now. 12 Football in full sway, with practice every afternoon until 6 o’clock. 13 Poor football boys!!! Some arc taking it rather hard, as they can’t walk home with their girls after school. 14 Freshmen are learning rapidly as they now know which class rooms to go to. I $ Another old hot day. 18 Begins the third week of school. Everyone studying hard. (?) 20 Are we ever going to get any rain? Here’s hoping we do. 2 Arrival of more Seniors—yes from Brookport—cause a little excitement. 26 Cotton elected Captain of Football Team. Ahem! Captain Schneeman ! ! ! 29 High school entertained by Rotary Club, also a pep meeting for game with Cairo. OCTOBER 2 First game of football with Cairo. We lost. Such luck! Here’s hoping we win next time. 3 Frances Trousdale in Physics: “Mr. FicJling, I’m sorry but I can’t write today, I cut my finger this morning.” “All right, Frances, you are excused but sec that it doesn’t happen again.” 4 Lolly pops seem to be the latest fad. Even our friend Nellie has one. More lolly pops appear on campus. Carol and Lester finally obtained two by ’’jewing” Mrs. Kidd to letting them have them two for a penny. 6 Our second pep meeting was held. New yells were learned. 9 Game with Princeton Saturday. Of course we can win easily from them. II As was expected we won the game Saturday. We tried out our yells with a little success. Horror!! A strike!! What next? Advanced Manual Training boys struck for shorter lessons. 12 Strike settled by Mrs. Cutting and Mr. McGinnis. 13 Sarah C. was caught in the act of trying to vamp John Smith. Poor girl! 16 Still rejoicing over victory with Murray, Ky. 17 Class meeting. Election of officers Vote on Annual and discuss Booster Club. 18 Seniors have the big head. Why? Mr. Ficdling, new coach, is their new moderator. 19 Onions! Onions! Onions! Where? Why in Cooking Class of course. 20 Nothing of importance. 23 Everyone assembled to assembly. Have opening exercise. Boys give short talks about game with Princeton, and especially about the girls. 24 Senior meeting. Elect staff officers by ballot. 25 Election of officers for Booster Club. 26 Entire school permittei to join Booster Club. Also good pep meeting was held just before school was out. And oh! yes, Chestine G. made 100 in Physics. Big Snake Dance. 27 Herrin game. Boosters first public appearance. Rotarians and Lions take the teams out in cars to the field. Big parade. • 30 “Goat” in American History told us what an ideal politician was. 31 Long assignments to keep the kids in Hallowe’en. NOVEMBER 1 Another new month begins. 2 Some wise birJ said that “miracles never cease.” Here’s some proof of his statement. Lois Lemley has discovered that horizontal lines run north and south, and vertical lines run east and west. 3 Oh! boy! No school tomorrow. Ain't it a grand and glorious feeling? 6 Wouldn’t this put a pain in your sash! Fiedling sai i that it was time that we quit having a good time and for us to begin work in earnest. 7 Miss Anderson engages in conversation over telephone. Wonder why she nods her head? 8 Cotton Schneeman went home the seventh period today. He broke his comb while coaxing down his fair tresses. (88) — 1| The S iphinx H- 10 Game with Anna tomorrow. Here’s hoping wc win. 13 Game w ith Anna, score o-o. 14 Another col l, rainy day. Freshmen forgetting umbrellas as usual. 15 The day was cold and dark and dreary. But— we had recitations “jest” the same. 17 Some of the kiJs amuse themselves by taking teachers exams. 20 Wonder what’s the matter? Clara Spencer’s hair is straight. 22 Service Club furnished us entertainment this morning and also at noon with Edison records. 23 Donald gives long talk about Annual. Juniors have a little confusion, picking out their class rings. 24 Mrs. Cutting failed to bawl out Dixon Fry. Wonder which one is sick? 27 Posters appear in various class rooms, advertising beauty contest. 28 Drifting from a group of Freshman girls: “Raymond cute, wonderful—beautiful. He’s so manly.” 29 Helen C. lost her book. Jessie, please return it. 30 Hurrah, vacation. DECEMBER 4 Did you hear the latest news. Miss Dennis and Miss Kelley tried to get in the show on a half fare ticket. “Must be saving for Christmas.” 5 Mr. Huck has a singing class in the assembly, but he doesn’t know it. He thinks the warbling comes from the music class. 6 Had a great, grand, glorious program today. The only defect was that it didn’t take up a period. 8 Donald wore a red tic today. Spiffy' Probably he has turned Bolshevik, who knows? 11 Day by day, in every way, it’s Juniors’ play, Juniors’ play, more and more. 12 Another cat appears at school. Cat beware of Miss Kelly. A word to the wise is sufficient. 13 Senior boy finally falls victim to charms of Sophomore girl. 14 Uneventful day. 15 Freshies are counting the days until Santa Claus comes. 20 No work. Just waiting for Christmas to bring us our much needed vacation. 21 The Juniors present “Clarence” like professionals. JANUARY 2 New' year begins. More resolutions and hard study. 3 Study! Study! Study! $ Game tomorrow with Heath. Sure we’ll win. 8 Rejoicing over victory Saturday night. Score 15 to 9 in our favor. 10 Usual program enjoyed by everyone. 12 Game with Mound City tonight. Of course we are going to win. 15 Semester exams begin today. Freshmen look as if they were afflicted with ague. 16 Semester exams continue. Everybody tells everything they know. 17 Last day of exams. What a relief. 18 Tried to reorganize school. Gerald in defense of Inez. English and Geom. She has a conflict. 19 Eighth wonder of the world. Curtis Rehlmeyer came to school with his hair combed. 22 Usual rejoicing over game with La Center, Ky. The score was 26 to 6. 23 Hattie and Doris get choked on chocolates. 24 For something new and different, Helen Causer had her shorthand lesson this morning. 25 Pastime. Watching Ward trying to vamp Bernice M. FEBRUARY 1 Gertrude, Sarah and I la Mae leave for Mound City to see basketball game tonight. 2 School is dull because the pests are gone. 5 The team and girls have finally recuperated after such a glorious time at Mound City. 6 Staff meeting of Thf. Sphinx. 9 Game with Mounds tonight. The “Mounders” are out at school all day. 12 Brownie appears at school this morning. Miraculous, isn’t it? He lost his heart to one of the La Center girls. 14 Helen Causer gives Pot Luck Supper at her home. 15 Talk about good eats! We had ’em last night. 16 Etrulia Haley is on the war path. Who had the nerve to send that awful valentine to her? 19 Thelma Rose was absent. Wonder if she is sick or out of town? 20 We all know that the first period is long, but it seemed so long to John Smith that he went to English the second period in the morning instead of second in the afternoon. 21 Opening exercises. Was it given in honor of I la Mae’s birthday? (89) 22 Platonian Literary Society gave program. School dismissed an hour earlier. 26 “Hoot” caught writing notes. Why write notes to the teachers, “Hoot”? 27 Mr. Wright and his Ford had an unpleasant experience. Such is life. The course of a Ford never runs smooth. 28 Horrors! Donald took Gertrude to the show last night. MARCH 1 Boys leave happily for Tournament. 5 Heard in English: “The cows were switching their heads and throwing their tails.” See Miss Dennis for particulars. 6 Found—A relic of French and InJian War. See Hoot about this specimen. 7 No program. “Great Caesar” somebody wake up. 8 Seniors promenade at noon. Dignified, did you say? 9 Someone broke a window. Come on, you know who did it. 12 A new clown from Cincinnati arrives by the name of Bob Norton. Thrills in Domestic Science. “Queen of Kitchen” gets crowned with a dish pan. 14 Mrs. Cutting gave first aid to the weak in Geometry. She had quite a number of patients after school. 15 Coach Ficdling begins track work. 19 Wranglers practice every night on play for the twenty-eighth. 20 No wonder Sarah Collett is so windy. Her birthday is in March. 21 Everyone appears with an attack of spring fever. 22 Same old monthly tests. 23 More spring fever. 26 Wranglers meet to learn new songs. 27 Sophomore and Senior basketball girls have their pictures made. 28 Wranglers present an excellent program. Bob Norton wins much applause for his wonderful dancing. APRIL 2 Gosh! Ain’t it fierce to go back to school after a vacation. 3 Lester Melton walks to school by himself today. Wonder what the quarrel was about? 6 Dora Finney steps out in some new spring clothes. 9 Sewing classes have apron sale. Seniors anxious for reception. 10 Music class gets a new piano. 11 Exceptionally good program this morning. 12 The reception was a howling success. Seniors made very happy. 13 Friday the thirteenth. School is just like it usually is on such a date. 16 Boys practice hard for the track meet. 17 Wonder who told John Barrett he needed a hair cut. Thanks to the guilty party. 18 Warning! Keep your gates locked because the Botany classes are making raids on the flower beds. 20 Great fun at the track meet. 23 Girls bring dogs to school to cause a little excitement. 26 Seniors working hard on their class play. 30 Miss Mitchell has Alice teach shorthand, while she lectures to some of her “brilliants.” Frances Trousdale, I la Mae Gregory, Sarah Collett. (90) n IVe, the “Sphinx Staff, nsh to express our appreciation to Mr. Perry Center for his valuable service i?i illustrating our Annual Judge: I lost mv hat in the court room yesterday. Lawyer: That’s nothing. I lost my suit there too. Tenor: She has such liquid tones. Alto: Yes, her voice needs irrigating. Hob: How did you manage to get home so early last night? Hill May: Oh, 1 had tough luck. I leaned against her door bell. “Want a ride? Whoa. Dct in. Diddap. Dimme a tiss. No? Whoa. Det out. Diddap. He: Where do you do most of your skating when learning? She: I think you’re horrid. We’d like to tell the story about the crude oil, but it isn’t refined. Mrs. Cutting: (to Freshman) What is your name!' Freshman: Jule, ma’m. Mrs. Cutting: You should say Julius. (To next boy.) What is your name? Second Hov: Hilious, ma’m. ★ “Well, I’ll be damned,” said the bubbling brook, as the fat lady fell off the bridge into the water. “I’m on the track,” said the detective as he watched the train approach Crowded trolley car. Young lady is vainly groping for her purse to pay her fare. Young Man: Pardon me, miss, but may I not pay your fare? Young Lady: Sir? (Several seconds of groping.) Young Man: I beg your pardon again, young lady, but won’t you let me pay your fare? Young Lady: Why, I don’t even know you, and anyway, I’ll have this purse opened in a minute. (Continued groping.) Young Man: I really must insist on paying your fare. You’ve unbuttoned my suspenders three times. ♦ Herb: I’ll never ask another woman to marry me. Friend: Why? Refused again? Herb: No. Accepted. Inez: The man I marry must be able to place the world at my feet. Red R.: Well, I have $25 in cash. Will you be satisfied with Germany and Russia as a starter? One of us: Sav, Miss Dennis, have vou read “The Sheik”? Miss Dennis: No, of course not. Hut say, he was sure some horseman, wasn’t he? A fool there was and he wrote this verse, F.ven as you and I. They carried him off in a big black hearse, F.ven as vou and I. Ima Hum. We, the members of the Class of’23? wish to express our sincere appreciation of the aid given us ' The Merchants of Metropolis in helping to make the publication of this book possible. 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Gimme a handful of waste!” 1 howled. (I was under the auto to grease it.) But Jim had an armful of waist in the car and wasn’t disposed to release it. Miss Anderson: Jess, have you spoken without permission today? less: Yes ma’m, wunst. M iss A.: Lowell, should Jess have said “wunst”? Lowell: No Ma’m. Miss A.: Well, what should he have said? Lowell: He should have said “twict”. Mr. Wright: (in American History) Anita, what are the three things for which a U. S. Senator may be impeached? Anita: Felony, treason and breach of promise. “Why did you say those Seniors reminded you of ‘Rose of Washington Square? ’ ” “No sign of a future, but Oh! what a past.” Senior: What’s the slipperyest thing on earth? Freshman: I dunno. Senior: Two eels wrestling on a cake of ice. The English class was studying how to give direction to certain places in town so they could be understood by a stranger. Miss Anderson: Jessie, tell me how I might go from the New Central Hotel to Fort Massac in the quickest way? Jessie: (studying a minute) Call a taxi. Mr. Helm: William, where do we get our most valuable furs? William: From the fir tree. Bill B.: Why is a grasshopper like a grass widow? Irwin: I dunno. Bill B.: Because they are both ready to jump at the first opportunity. Book Agent: This book should be in every family. It contains a receipt for everything. Fiedling: Give me four copies, if it has a receipt for my tailor’s bill. I’ll take eight. Gert: Why is Miss Ward wearing black? Don: She’s mourning for her husband. Gert: Why, she never had a husband. Don: No. That’s the reason she’s mourning. Lura: What is the difference between a mosquito and an elephantr Anita: I don’t know. What is it? Lura: The shape. 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Then all these soldiers got under one leaf of mv head of cabbage. By the wav, what arc you doing? Curt: I’m running a boiler factory. Would you believe it, we made a boiler the other day two miles long and one mile wide.” Os.: Heavens! What did you make such a large boiler for? Curt: To cook that head of cabbage in that you were talking about. Verla: Do you know that Miltred talks in his sleep: Helen: No! Verla: Well, it’s true. He recited in Civics this morning. Mr. Wright: (in American History) Lura, who was Henry Clay? Lura: Clay was the great pacifier. The Lap of the Waves While boating on the bay one night, I saw the ocean’s arm Steal gently ’round a neck of land. To keep its shoulder warm. Don: I have a hair raising story. Miss Dennis: Tell it to some bald headed man. Fat Smith: Peavine. let’s go and make a dollar. Pearvine: Yes, and be arrested for counterfeiting. City Swell: I would give five dollars for just one kiss from a nice little innocent girl like you. Village Belle: Oh! How terrible. City Swell: What! Did I offend you? Village Belle: No; I was just thinking about the fortune 1 gave away last night. This made me jealous as could be, It made me real sore, And so I paddled toward the land. And closely hugged the shore. Mrs. Smith: Poor Karl is so unfortunate. Caller: How’s that? Mrs. Smith: During the track meet he broke one of the school’s best records. The Rings of Belles A ring beneath the ear shows you’re up-to-date. A ring beneath the eve shows you’re up too late, But a ring upon the finger shows you’re up to fate. Anybody: What do you expect to be when you get out of high school? Most students: An old man. The poets sing of lovely spring They say the bird is on the wing. Upon my word—why how absurd, I thought the wings was on the bird. Some say that married people are like the Irish, each believes in Home Rule, but they can’t decide who shall be the Home Ruler. “My time has come,” muttered the nervous Freshman as he walked down to the mail box, opened a package and pulled out a watch. I Loz’e Her She paints. She smokes. She powders. She reads “The Sheik”. She drinks pa’s liquor. She stays out late. She cusses too. She cats lobsters at midnight. She does lots of things she ought not to do. But she’s my grandma, and I love her. “I’m entering society,” said the oyster as it went down the throat of Mrs. Vanderbilt. DIXON MOTOR COMPANY Huy a Ford. and spend the difference. Henry Ford. Arthur VanHooser’s Pharmacy anufacturing Chemist DRUGS, PAINTS, OIL, BOOKS, KODAKS, STATIONERY METROPOLIS, ILLINOIS GET YOUR MEALS AT THE New Central Hotel THF. BKST OF MF.ALS WITH THE BEST OF SERVICE Specialties of All Kinds JAMES JONES, Propr. For House Wiring and Electrical Supplies See W. H. KARR AGENT FOR THE Guaranteed Westinghouse Electrical Goods Phone 13-2 VISIT Woodard’s Confectionery The Best in Creams, Ices and Light Lunches “Only the Best Served” PARK BROTHERS Dodge Brothers and 'Buick Cars CSfTQ The Best Eats for the Least Money Steers9 Cafe MRS. MINNIE STEERS, Prop. H ome Cooked Meals We Make Our Own Pastries FOLL THE LEADING JEWELER Cor. Third and Ferry Streets Marie: When Win. Ficdling proposed to me, he was like a fish in hot water. Goat: Why shouldn’t he be, he knew he was caught. Mr. Helm: What is the one animal in the world that supplies material for all of vour clothes, such as stockings, caps, overcoats, etc? Pcavinc: Mv dad. Mother: Alice Lee, didn’t I hear Otto kiss you last night when he left? Alice Lee: Yes mother, but it was against my will. Mother: What was? Alice Lee: For you to hear it. Freshman: What is a zebra? Senior: A mule’s convict brother. We would like to pul! that one about the mouse trap, but it’s too snappy to tell. Here’s to the boy who hugs his girl, And hugs her all alone. But there’s many a bov who hugs another boy’s girl, When he thinks he is hugging his own. “Oh, well,” sighed the old oaken bucket. Brownie: Oh, Dad! I made a hundred in school today. Father: Fine, son. What in? Brownie: 60 in Algebra and 4.0 in History. Miss Anderson's information About Literature The most cheerful author—Samuel Smiles. The noisiest of authors—Howells. The tallest author—Longfellow. The most flowery author—Hawthorne. The holiest author—Pope. The most amusing author—T h o m a s Tickell. The happiest author—Gay. The most fiery author—Burns. The most talkative author—Chatterton. The most neighborly author—Guest. The most distressed author—Akcnsidc. “It’s too deep for me,” grumbled the absent minded teacher as he fell into the open man hole. Mr. Col lard: Have you been going to school here all of your life? Damon D.: No, sir. Not yet. A pair in a hammock. Attempted to kiss. When all of a sudden, •Stt|) pnpUB[ [ Peck: Let me give you a little word of advice. Never kiss a girl on the forehead. Red May: Why’s that? Peck: Why, you’re liable as not to get a bang on the mouth. Teacher: Your themes should be written so that even the most stupid of people can understand them. Fat Thompson: Yes, ma’m. What part don't you understand. Lois: There must be iron in vour svstem? Dutch: Why? Louis: Because when you get hot you always lose your temper. They sat on the piano bench. “Play with both hands,” she suggested. And her mother wondered why the music stopped altogether. “Why does a chicken cross the road?” “Because the good-looking man with the car is on the other side.” “Watch your step, Miss,” said the taxi driver as she stepped out of the car. “It isn’t necessary,” snapped the girl. “Those high school boys on the corner are doing it for me.” Tuck: Say, Bob, what kind of an animal do you like best? 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Cummins DENTIST Compliments of Walter Roberts Best Wishes to the Class o f '23 H. HALEY Compliments of HOWARD YETTER Rickety, rickety, russ, We’re not allowed to cuss; But nevertheless, we must confess, There’s nothing the matter with us. —Cummins a?id Rew Mary had a little light, It was well trained, no doubt, For every-time a fellow called The little light went out. Though they had never met B4, What cause had she 2 care' She loved him 10 derlv because He was a 1,000,000 air. As Shakespeare, the great philosopher, once said, “You can string beans and kid gloves, but you can’t bull-frogs.” “F.xtra! Fxtra!” shouted the newsboy, as he noticed two men queening one girl. Nolire in Diii y Twenty Years Ago Hepzibah Herrywether fell and broke her arm last Wednesday. She will no doubt be detained from her school for some little time. Her fall was the result of her tripping over her skirt. Two Great Women in History Teacher: Johnnie, name two great women in history. Johnnie: Don’t know. Teacher: Yes, you do. Think of the pictures on the wall at home. Johnnie: Joan of Arc. Teacher: Now, that’s it, can’t you think of other pictures' Johnnie: Oh, yes. Joan of Arc and September Morn. Mr. Wright: Where does this railroad run to? Red Woodworth: Nowhere, sir, we keep it here to run cars on. A New Version I caught a glimpse of her pale maure hose, I caught a whiff of, I think it was rose. 1 saw in my glance her slim, young waist, But she hurried so fast, not a sight of her face. I wheeled about and followed her flight, Till I caught her beneath a great arc light. “Where are you going, my pretty maid?” 1 got a shock when she turned her head, “Jus’ home f’um wu’k, kind suh,” she said. “I’ll beat you up,” said the wife as she arose to get breakfast. faded Krappe: Do you have to have a gun to shoot craps? Shuter: Naw; but quite often the dice are loaded. “So you’ve sold out three dozen pairs of garters since morning?” cried the lady customer. “I don’t see where they all go to.” “Neither do 1,” blushed the male clerk. If I Were Methuselah, I could afford to wait on a long distance phone call. David, I’d open a stone quarry and throw rocks at all the women. Samson, I’d pull down the old Union Station in Chicago. Delilah, I’d open a barber shop. Solomon, I’d buy an apartment house in Salt Lake City. Eve, I’d be a bathing beauty in a Mack Scnnctt Comedy. Adam, I’d spend half my life in a divorce court. Cain, I’d use a machine gun; I’d never be convicted of murder, anyhow. Ananias, I’d be a weather forecaster. Job, I might be able to graduate. Tell It to Henry Just because a man falls in love with a widow by the name of Elizabeth who has two children could you say that he gets a second-hand Lizzie and two run-abouts? Smith had been arrested for speeding. 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