Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1924 volume:

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In the preparation of this book we have endeavored to put into its pages, those things which will most certainly aid in preserving these memories for future enjoyment. Pane two PftQc three HE SPHINX THE SPHINX Dedication I A D, the Class of '24, respectfully 11 dedicate this fourth volume of “The Sphinx” to our fathers and mothers, who, try their labor and sacrifice, have made possible our years in the M. H. S. Page four THE SPHINX Pnqe six THE SPHINX SIMON 3u picntoviam We,, the ('loss of ’24, dedicate this page in loving memory of our fellow classmates, Lave.re Stegman anti Simon Busclaus. Otitic nine THE SPHINX CHARLES A. McGIXNIS ED. B.. S. I. N. IT., GRADUATE STUDENT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS City Superintendent of Schools Board of Education CHARLES C. LEONARD, President DR. J. J. GOODALL A. Z. BRUNER DR. M. H. TROVILLION JAS. FOREMAN WALTER LOVE H. A. EVANS MABEL ELLIOTT, Secretary Page t( Table of Contents I Staff II Faculty III Classes IV Athletics V Music—Dramatics VI Organizations VII Departments VIII Humor IX Advertisements THE SPHINX Sphinx Staff Editor in Chief -Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager -Advertising Manager -Nates Manager .... Literary Editor - - Nodal-Alumni Editor Art Editor - - Athletic Editor Joke Editor Junior Reporter Sophomore Reporter Freshman Reporter Kiclmrd Lytton Blaine Neely Lowanda Aikins Othel Pryor Otto Wiedeman Kalph Tucker Josephine Tiner Alice Lee Schmidt Simon Busclans Alvin Lemloy Hobert Norton Pauline Golden Thelma Litchford Aline Garrett Page tivttve . THE SPHINX B. H. SMITH WABASH COLLEGE Santee ABKAIiAM WRIGHT SHURTLEFF COLLEGE II i story GERTRUDE MARTIN MISSOURI UNIVERSITY Sewing ROSE E. CUTTING MISSOURI NORMAL PRINCIPAL Mathematics EARL S. COLLAR 1) ILLINOIS NORMAL Manual Arts HARVEY B. GUNN ILLINOIS COLLEGE Science and A tide ties FLORENCE PETERS COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Cooking FLORENCE HUBER IOWA UNIVERSITY English Page fourteen THE SPHINX ZELLA VERNE CASTER ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY English VIRGINIA PARRISH UNIVERSITY OF WOOSTER Science MARY MITCHELL SEYMOUR COLLEGE Commercial MARGARET WARD ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Latin and Spanish HERBERT HELM ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Agriculture VIOLET MURPHY ILLINOIS COLLEGE Mathematics MARY E. LEEDY ILLINOIS COLLEGE English AXXA FRANCIS BRADLEY ILLINOIS COLLEGE Music PaO fifteen vies Mm lot } M.l ■wmc , '2 up KS' r? She M5 Atic amtvM o r J. ITH +k� ro� r« m '-'wtu. Jr U£S M U k.4JW J pt Fr STff p- tAtDKH Pane sixteen THE SPHINX OTTO WIEDEMAN “OTT” “The time I've spent in wooing And watching and pursuing The light that lies in Smittie's eyes Has been my life’s undoing.” MARY WEAVER Oh, Mary is a pleasant lass.' ALICE IRVING “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” JEFF FRAZEE An unassuming man who plods a straight course.” VERNON PARKER “COWBOY” “A man ’s a man for a’ that.” MYRTLE IIORMAX “A bright girl even to her hair.” -------------- Pnf o ( i(jhtet THE SPHINX LOWANDA A1KIXS “Vivacity is the gift of woman.” FLORENCE DUNN “The force of her own merit makes her way.” ROBERT F )REMAN “BOB” “A genial disposition brings many friends.” AGNES IJPPERT “A merry heart make;h a cheerful countenance.” NELL KENNEDY “TOPSY” “Duty is ever sweet but pleasure is sweeter.” GEORGE WALBRIGHT “DOC” “He don’t bother work and work don’t bother him.” ! ( nineteen 1 -— THE SPH 1 NX OTHEL PRYOR “O. j ” “Every inch a man.” CORA ARENSMAN “Her voice is ever soft, gentle and low; an excellent thing in woman.” ELMER BEDDENBAUM “EL” What on earth would we do if there were forty ’leven like he?” IIARRY SMITH “SMITTY” “On their own merits modest men are dumb.” ORA RUSH “She is wise if we may judge her.” % HAL BUTTERWORTH “He is indeed honest, open and free.” Page tmerit; THE SPHINX ROBERT NORTON “BOB” “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men.” TEDDY BARRETT “TED” “Sweet and modest as a nun is she.” ALVIN VERBARG “RHUBARB” “A fellow with lasting qualities and loads cf friends.” JOSEPHINE TROUSDALE “JOE” Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others.” LUCILLE LIPPERT Thy modesty is candle to thy merit. GEORGE RICE “HONEY BUNCH” 4 If I can’t have the girl I want, 1 won’t have any at all.” Oo t ivontp-orw THE SPHINX RICHARD LYTTON “DICK” “None but himself can be his parallel.” LEATIIA FAIIRENKAMP “COTTON” “Mix a little good nature with an equal portion of daintiness, garnish with a dash of pep, and serve with a smile.” GEORGIA NELSON “JUMMY” “Happy am I, nothing worries me, Spanish, English. American History.” FRED DOUGLAS “FREDIE” “He’s the best in the world.” WAYNE KENNEDY “Long liveth the merry man, they say.” FLORENCE COIIEX “JAKIE “Full of fun and gayest mirth, she’s a joy to all the earth.” Page twentu-tu THE SPHINX JOSEPHINE TIN Elf “JOE” And still the wonder grew that one small head could carry all she knew.” WADE COLLINS “HIPPO” Nothing was ev r accomplished without enthusiasm. GLADYS PROFFITT Silence is more musical than song. EDWIN SUTHERLAND ED” Oh. what a thing this learning is. CLELLAND OAKES CLABBER” Not a has been, but a goin’ to be.” MINNIE WILLIAMSON MIN Promise is most given where tho least ic said. f 7C t(rente throe BLAINE NEELY If music is the food of love, play on’’ J EAXETTE LAWRENCE Although she only came this year we all think she is just a dear. M ABLE HORMAN “A winning way, a pleasing smile. LON MORRIS A man that speaketh little, but thinketh much and deeply.” CURTIS REHLMEYER “CURT Away sorrow! Care will kill a cat, and therefore let’s be merry.” ESTHER KRUGER “She did nothing common or mean. C 2) THE SPHINX Pape twenty-fa JOHN JOHNSON “Just as quiet as a boy can be but noise wouldn’t help his efficiency. ALMA FRANKLIN “BUCK” “She is just the jolliest ship of a girl.” REED LIGGETT “GOVERNOR” “A faithful student and a gentleman.” KENNETH JONES “JONESY” “I work eight hours, sleep eight hours, tha. leaves eight hours for love.” JESSIE DAVIS ••PUG “A maiden bright eyed and quick of tongue.” PAULINE GOLDEN “PEGGY” “Pshaw! Why worry of the future.” THE SPHINX tinonrr jr(, THE SPH D NX ALVIN LEMLKY “PECK' “Genius is the ability to avoid work ' ROBERTA FLETCHER “BERT” “Her very foot has music in it.” MARY WALLACE “Her work is the result of much labor and toil.” ELMER CHICK He’s a quiet sort of a fellow, you’ll never find him clamoring for applause.” BERTHA WALTER “She never makes the slightest sound, you’d hardly know that she’s around.” VALERIA MARCUS “A worker who needeth not to be ashamed.” Pa ye twentpA THE SPHDNX ERNEST ADAMS FIRPO “And then he will talk! Ye Gods, how he will talk.” THELMA NUTTY “A winning way, a pleasing smile. And bobbed hair that’s just in style. CURTIS FLANNERY “RED All’s well that ends in a rough house.” JESS HENDERSON HOOT “Is Captain Hoot in the ranks? Aye, Aye, Sir! Then let the scrap begin. LOLITA FOREMAN She is a scholar and a ripe and good one.” me twenty-seven THE SPHINX ALICE LEE SCHMIDT “SMITTIE” “She is pretty to walk with, Witty to talk with, And pleasant to think on.” JOHN WISEMAN “JOHNNY” “Give many men thy ear but few thy voice.” MARIK STEPTER “Seen but not heard.” DOROTHY OAKES “DOT” Ever true to her work, her word, and her friends.” AUGUST KORTE “GUS” “A strong man and mighty.” ALINE GARRETT “TOMMY” Wisdom is better than rubies. Pnt o twenty -eifjk THE SPHINX KALI’H TUCKKB “TUCK” Small but a giant nevertheless. THELMA LITCHFORD “CHUBBY “Always ready to do her bit.” ALBERTA ARENSMAN “BERT” “Divinely tall and most divinely fair. FRED SHAPPARD “FREDDIE” Yon Cassius hath a lean and hungry look.” RUTH RANKIX “She speaks and acts Just as she should.” twentf-nine THE SPHINX I he Mountain oj 1920 By M. .. W. WE paused at the foot of mount knowledge, The mountain with never a lop; Just Freshmen untried but ambitious. Resolved not to fall nor to stop. We thought we could find a smooth pathway And not have to climb up the hill. But failing to find it so easy We fell to and worked with a will. We hurried and scrambled unwisely In the gleam of the September sun; ’Till we panted from heat and exhaustion E’te the assent was fairly begun. So we welcomed the sparkling water Of Diversion, a treacherous stream. And some of our numbers, discouraged. Remained there to loiter and dream. But quenching our thirst with the water We steadfastly followed our guide— The teachers, who stand ever ready To help us keep knowledge’s side. At times our way was made dangerous By fogs that we could not see through: The tasks, beyond our understanding, l essons not little nor few. Eight times our path led to a precipice. Exams with deep failure below; But we passed safely o’er on “Instruction” And by using the staff of “I know. B t some of our happy companions Slipped over the ledge to their f te. Matrimony has claimed several others And some are still climbing, but late. We’ve come to the plateau Graduation And to help in our climb let us say:—■ It takes woik to gain our elevation You must climb every step of the way.” Arrived at the plateau Graduation, We look back at the rocks in the path,— Big before, but now small since surmounted Are History. (Them, English and Math. Our climb has not all been of hardships Gay flowers we’ve picked on the way— Receptions, vacations and parties WeT. remember for many a day! We hope you will not be contented 'Till you follow on and up thru college; And together we’ll tread the new way To the mysterious summit of Knowledge. THE SPHINX Senior History IN September, 1920, we as freshmen some one hundred two strong, entered the stern halls of Metropolis High, dreading the unknown and fearing the worst. In appearance we were like all other freshman classes, the girls with their ha.r hanging in braids down their backs and the boys painfully conscious of their first long trousers. How’ever, in the course of a mon h or two we became more sophisticated and brave, and began making a record class (as we have done ever since) by el ct.ng Blair French for President. Under his leadership the class came to the front. Such audacity on the part of a freshman class was hitherto unheard of in the Metropolis High, and the upper classes immediately began to take notice. In need of a social gathering to enliven the members, the class gave a party on St. Patrick's Day, where wt frolicked without .he presence of th • older classes. After receiving o.ir due proportk n of “flunk slips” we adjourned for a vacation after our labors. We returned much refreshed early in September to continue our brilliant career. After selecting Alvin Lemley, one of the most distinguished of our number, for President, we settled down to hard study as all good Sophomore classes do. only paus.ng to take a few athletic records and remind the other classes of our power. The girls ware not satisfied .o study all the time either, but went and took a prominent part in girl’s athletics. “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” To prevent such a happening the class gave a picnic at the end of the school year—glorious, wonderful and like adjectives, expressed the opinions - f the revelers. Another vacation rolled by; another September came around, and we were proud to be called Juniors. After re-electing Alvin Lemley to the Presidency, we settled down to work again, determined to make a name for ourselves in literature and learning as well as athletics (where we have so many origin and shining lights.) We gave a class play—as the custom is—which so far surpassed all of our other accomplishments that everyone was amazed and did not knew what to look for nex. from suen a class. With our girls as a prospective cast, “Cupid” took from our midst two, Leona McKinney and Thamie Simpson, each to have a leading part in a greater play—home building—wedding bells pealed and they answered the call. Know.ng that only the best could be expected from our class, we gave a Hose Festival for the Seniors, the final ente. tainment of our glorious third year. Another vacation and once more wre are back at school, but not for long. Once our school wora has been interrupted, a calamity in the form of a vacation taken by a majority of the student body on Armistice Day, but nevertheless wre study hard and pass our tests. “A cork cannot be kept under long.” Joy and sadness walk hand in hand.—Death took from our midst a loved classmate, Simon Busclaus. the second from our number that has been called away. Their going has left a vacancy tint can never be filled.—we honor them as is thtir due. The Juniors proved themselves great entertainers when they gave us a “Kid Pa:ty.” Romping over the gym floor, we forgot our masks of dignity. Then Halloween (wasn’t it grand?) the party ami especially the costumes that brought out our manv charms. Under the leadership of Richard Lytton, we entered the real work of the year, the publication of “The Sphinx.” The boys won distinction and were honored for bringing home the athletic laurels and trophies. The Senior Class play is our last feature to oar success in the M. H. S. We can say that the word which expresses best thq spirit of the school and our great class is “Pep.” THE SPHINX Senior Class Prophecy By Georgia Nelson When asked to write this prophecy I just began immediately. But a hermit 1 did ask To help me with the horrid task. He lives alone on the mountain side. And knows every one far and wide. He reads the stars, in a way you see, And tells us what our future'll he. First. I asked about friend Dick, With his broad smile and hair so slick. “This Mr. Lytton you’ve asked about.” Answered the hermit, in tones free from doubt, Is a very fine fellow with goodness and grace; And lie’ll some day be President of the United States. Sisters of Mercy I’ll mention now Shall be Ora and Alberta, and this is how '1 liey’ll help all the needy, the poor and ill; And do it all with a g’ad good will. They’ll spend their fortunes doing deeds of good. Helping unfortunates as others should. “Henderson and Smith, the good scouts who To their school and class were always true, (Received honors thus and laurels wore For grand achievements on gridiron and floor,) Shall in life’s struggles attain success As they did in the days of M. H. S. Leraley and Tucker, whom you all admire. By honor and success, shall win their desire; And meet a winning five within some college wall To teach them the rules of basket ball. Spurring their teams to fame and success. They’ll add to their glories received in M. H. S. “As the wife of Barnett, whom you all know, Nell shall be happy in a bungalow, Teaching her children to be good and true, To cook and wash dishes, and sew some too. (Jus Korte, who’s known for his wit and fun. Shall horde up his treasure from sun to sun, Laying them by with miserly zeal. Fating no beef, no pork nor veal. His friend ‘El’ Buddenbaum, quite different to Gus, Shall remember the slogan to ’win or bust.’ He will be named on tongue and pen As one of the most successful of men. ‘ Alice Lee and Otto, who’re sometimes contrary. May finally decide it is better to marry. And fight their battles the best they can. Wfth rolling pin. walking cane, pot and pan. Living a3 they in domestic strife Will no doubt be Jeanette as John Johnson’s wife. Employing servants: Hal, Vernon and—gosh! Even Curt’ Rehlmeyer. whom you call ‘Squash.’ “The vaudeville and e’rcus shall claim a few. One good clown Howard, better known as ‘Jew.’ Also Bob Norton, the Chemistry Shark, Who’s always happy just like a lark. Of the ones in vaudeville he will not be last Just like his standing in the Senior Class. “ ‘Hanner’ Walbright. Miss Ward’s Spanish pride (?) Shall in no wise stand on the unknown side. He’ll, no doubt, go to college—lie ’ll not be a hind. But probably a doctor a quack- -of s me kind. THE SPHINX The real estate dealers, Liggett. Douglas and Jones, Will make investments and give out loans. Assisted by Secretaries. Misses Litchford and Tiner, Whose work will be good—none could be finer. “The number of teachers will not be small. Teddie. Aline, Alma. Mabel ’n all. Shall in life’s battle make a success. Due to their training in M. H. S. “Future movie stars, now I’ll mention The ones who. no doubt, will attract much attention, Are Thelma Nutty, Letha, Lucille and PM. Also Shappard and Flannery, of whom much will be said. Flannery, the fellow with the wonderful hair Shall have many friends, just everywhere. Pauline and ‘Jakie’ comedians will be, And they’ll be known on land and sea. “Collins, the dwarf, and Foreman and Chick, Shall all take up Mr. Collard's trick Of teaching the use of plane and saw, And helping others to learn to draw. “Cora and Gladys and Dorothy and Ruth Shall live in a convent, because, in truth. They’ll always despise the ways of the world Their flags of gaiety will ne’er be unfurled. “Alice, Valeria, Roberta and Blaine Shall all try for opera and not in vain. Artists in music—playing and singing Wonderous glories to their names bringing. “The firm of Adams, Oakes Frazee, One of the largest in New York will be. Mcrris and Pryor shall be dealers in oil, With ambition and vigor which no one can foil. Living as bachelors in their New York home. Deserving no scandal like the ‘Tea Pot Dome.' “Wayne, Verbarg and Wiseman will be tillers of loam Reaping the crops they shall have sown. Agnes and Minnie shall canvas the town. Selling a chemical reducing compound. “Mary Weaver, the one with the dignified look. Always will have her nose in a book. And like Marie she’ll read many books of romance Always too modest to learn to dance. Vernice, Lolita, Jessie ’n Mary Wallace too Shall find something useful and helpful to do. Such a swriting good books as you all will read; And each book will contain a high moral creed. “Florence Dunn and Esther and Myrtle will be Old maids, but people, just listen to me. Not from necessity but a choice of their own. They don’t care for you, men, so leave ’em alone. rl he romantic one will be Mr. George Rice Taking a honeymoon somewhere in Nice. “The hotel keeper’ll be ;Josey’ Trousdale And soda fountain—jerkers to sell gingerale Will be Lowanda and Bertha, and—shall I tell? They’ll probably drink more than they’ll ever sell. The hermit here abrupty stopped speaking And as he walked to his door—I heard his shoes squeaking He paused on the threshold to say these words more; “There’s a bright happy future for the Class of ’24 ' 1 Class Will WE, I hr ('lass of 1! 24, of the Metropolis High School, in the Count of Massac anil the State of Illinois, being endowed with reasonable intelligence anil a desire to help lesser creatures, do hereby create, ordain and sanction this our last Will and Testament. After the payment of all debts and lawful claims, we order that the remainder of our wealth be dispensed with as follows: We do give and bequeath to our noble faculty one and all our many thanks for what knowledge they have managed, by the dint of much hard labor, to instill into our alabaster domes. I, Alberta Arensman, bequeath my sweet disposition to Evelyn Davis. To Lowell Brown, .Jess Henderson, alias “Hoot,” leaves his position as football captain. Lucille Lippert wills one box of invisible hair pins to Mr. Gunn. Wade Collins, “Hippo,” leaves his heart to the girls of the M. II. S. To Alberta Miller, Nell Kennedy wills her optimistic disposition. I George Walbright, bequeath my “Yassum’s” to Charles Day. Florence Cohen leaves her “American History outline” to Mr. Wright. To James Wilson, Clelland Oakes wills his graceful walk. Jeanette Lawrence wills her baby complexion to Ocie Cunningham. 1, Otto Wiedeman, will my important position as advertising manager to Kenneth Wentzell, hoping it does not cause him to flunk as many subjects as it has me. Freddie Douglas leaves his task of punching the High School cows to “Din-able Wilson.” To Xauna Bell Jones, Gladys Proffitt wills her modest demeanor. Harry Smith wills his skill in basket ball to “Owl” Devers. I, Alma Franklin, leave my permanent wave to Verna Cockrel with instructions never to be caught in the rain. Jeff Frazee leaves his book entitled “Art and Science of Love Making” to Lee Hopkins. To Henry Wittman, Aline Garrett leaves her ability to translate Latin. 1, Hubert “Bob” Norton, will my dignified office as class clown to “Eddie” Mizell, may he get as many cackles out of the gang as 1 have. To Hattie Sclmeeman, Leatha Fahrenkamp leaves her flaxen hair without rest fictions. I, Blaine Neely, will my bow-legged trousers to Paul Shelton. Esther Kruger leaves her raven locks to Olive Fahrenkamp. I. John Wiseman, leave my peaches and cream complexion to Orval Connett. Vernice Tune wills her fondness for Radios to the world at large. I. Elmer Chick, will my manual training brains to Donald Conley. To Dari Anderson, Valeria Marcus wills her high ideals. Paye thirte-C THE SPHINX THE SPHINX Robert Foreman wills his knowledge in history to Ruth Barfield. Thelma Litchford leaves to Ruby Keeney the heart of her brother, “Bob.” I, Alvin Verbarg, leave my glasses to Noel Garrison, hoping they will make him look as wise as they do me. To Bernice Cosby, Cora Arensman leaves her “gifty gab.” I, Elmer Buddenbaum, bequeath my ability to stall through Physics period, to Blanche Cagle. Roberta Fletcher wills her wee foundation to Gladys Wilkins. I, Othel Pryor, do bequeath my stacomb to Ralph Vaughn. Alice Irving wills her dreamy eyes to .Jessie Woodworth. I, Edwin Sutherland, will my beautiful wavy locks to Dewey Wheeler, and hope it will enable him to be the successful sheik I have been. Al'ce Lee Schmidt leaves her position as social leader to Mary Katherine Risinger. I, Reed Liggett, leave my high mental capacity to the one who needs it most. Pauline Golden leaves her position as leader of “Taffy’s” gang to Mary Pryor. To Marie Williamson, August “Gus,” Korte, wills his winning smile. Bertha Walter wills her “I don’t know’s” to Nina Speckman. I, Earnest Adams, do bequeath my southern slang to “Deacon” Dunn. May lie never break the traditions by sounding his r’s. I. Teddie Barrett, will my English literature to Helen Reams, hoping the text will not be changed before she needs it. 1, Ralph Tucker, do give and bequeath my enormous height to “Alfalfy” Williamson. Mary Weaver wills her laugh to Doris Winters, liar! Ear! I, Curtis Rehlmeyer, will my ravishing good looks to Ethel Miner. I, Josephine Tiner, do bequeath my ability to get exempt in everything to Dixon Fry. Kenneth Jones hereby wills his adhesive tape for removing wrinkles to George Main. To Mary Wiseman, Lowanda Aikins leaves her lipstick. 1, Vernon “Cowboy” Parker, will my agricultural pull to Bill Compton. Agnes Lippert leaves to Vernietta Thane a portion of her surplus flesh. I. Wayne Kennedy, leave my belief in predestination to anyone who will try (o convince the world it is correct. Lolita Foreman leaves her curling irons to Ella Trovillion. To “Socks” Stockton, George Rice wills his ability to work Physics problems. I, Ora Rush, leave my diary to Rosalie Chauvin. Mabel Horman leaves her little sister, Hilda, to Wayne Dunn. To Leon Speckman, Fred Shappard wills his rosy blush. I, Mary Wallace, leave my lisp to Helen Glass. THE SPHINX Thelma Nutty wills her plucked eyebrows and compact to Francis Jackson. To Doc Foreman, Hal Butterwortl; leaves his position as pitcher on the base ball team (?). I, Josephine Trousdale, bequeath my dimple to anyone needing one in the ri lit cheek. John Johnson leaves his stately carriage to “B. G.” Sperry. To Corine McDuffee, Florence Dunn leaves her position as future housewife. I, Lon Morris, will my taciturnity to Bvelyn Evers. Dorothy Oakes leaves her mincing steps to Oswald Shappard. Minnie Williamson wills her sunny disposition to Irene Teckenbrock. To the Faculty Howard “Jew” Johnson leaves his good looks. I, Marie Stepter, leave mv position as llallie Kennedv’s companion to Ruth Reid. Jessie Davis wills her load of cares, which have made her prematurely stooped to Bernice Montgomery. Curtis “Bed” Flannery leaves his cardinal virtues to “Cinnamon Roll” Sprague. To Reba Hohman, Georgia Nelson, the martyr, wills her executive ability. Ruth Rankins wills her solid gold 18 k. disposition to Madge Roberts. 1, Alvin “Peck” Lemlcy, hereby bequeath my ability to secure good deportment grades to Lloyd Ramer. Myrtle Horman wills her extra credits to Andrew Miller. May they enable him to graduate in the Class of ’25. I, Richard “Hon Dick” Lvtton leave my place as Editor of this Annual to— well to anyone who is simple minded enough to accept it. This will is hereby sworn to and seal set thereon this thirty-first day of May. one thousand, nine hundred twenty-four. Signed, CLASS OF ’24. Page thirty — XNDHdS 3 HJL XNOHdS 3HJL oufu-Ojjfyj db ---------- —— Junior History SPEAKING of histories, the Class of ’25 certainly has one. They entered this great palace of intellect in September, 1921, and sucli a bunch of Presides was never seen before. Even Mrs. Cutting opened her eyes in surprise. They were jolly, they were pretty, they were peppy, they were witty. In fact they were an ideal class. Never before has such a gifted and ingenious class been admitted to the assembly of M. II. S. Soon after entering, conspicuous yellow tags appeared on each and every proud owners’ person, and it became known on interpreting these small emblems that the new class was giving a Freshman frolic in the gym on Halloween. In the latter part of the year weiner roasts filled the greater part of the class’s time. September, 1922, saw the veterans of the previous year returning for work with a fervor that was consequent (?) of three months vacation. This year proved to be a year of “Tufty’s Gang” incidents, more weiner roasts and athletics. Their attenton was first drawn to football, and when it comes to chasing “pigskins” it can well be said that they were made of the best stuff possible. In basketball they also held a prominent place, winning second place in the class tournament and still the faculty looked on until the marvelous class became the present Juniors where they should show their remarkable ability. During the .Junior year more enthusiasm was aroused pertaining to athletics. The Juniors had three representatives in basketball, the team which won first place at the Harrisburg tournament, and who brought home two cups and a shield in exchange for the victory. But let us pause one moment and consider another phase of the sporting life, a phase which this year, as never before seemed to be so thoroughlv successful. I suppose you all know Evelyn Davis, Nannie Bell Jones and Mary Pryor, they are the girls who are responsible for the success of rooting. Tliev were the most energetic and best leaders who ever yelled RAH! The Junior Class is very proud to have produced such notable characters. On November 18th. tin Juniors invited the Seniors and Faculty to a Kid Party in the gym of the High School. A good time was enjoyed until nine o’clock. During the year the Junior Class decided to present a class play to excel all others in talent. They did—“Contrary Mary”—was one of the best plays that has been given for years. Everyone pronounced it an all star east and the play a great success. The Juniors also entertained the Seniors with a reception which proved just as successful as their previous event. Next year they hope to accomplish much more in their place as Seniors. “Oh Boy! Ain’t it a Grand and Glorious Feeling.” THE SPHINX Junior Class OFFICERS PRESIDENT .........................................................LEE HOPKINS VICE PRESIDENT.............................................................. JOE DIXON SECRETARY-TREASURER.............................................LOWANDA NIEKAMP COLORS: Blue and White. MOTTO: The Elevator to Success isn't Running: Take the Stairs. CLASS ROLL VERNIE BARNETT LOWELL BROWN OCIE CUNNINGHAM CHARLES DAY JOE DIXON FRANK DUGGER MARSHALL FOREMAN CLAUDE HACKETT LEE HOPKINS ROBERT LITCHFORD GEORGE MAIN ANDREW MILLER MILTON STARKES WAYNE STOCKTON OSWELL SHAPPARD WILLIS WARD KENNETH WENTZELL JESSE WOODWORTH MILDRED ARNETT RUTH BARFIELD BLANCHE CAGLE ARLENE CHAUVIN EVELYN DAVIS HELEN DUNCAN MABLE GRACE NANNIE BELLE JONES HALLIE KENNEDY VIRGINIA KRAPER ALICE KUHLMAN HATTIE KUHLMAN OORINNE McDUFFEE BERNICE MONTGOMERY LOWANDA NIEKAMP RUTH OBERMARK MARY PRYOR CHRISTINE SCHNEEMAN MARIE SCHWEGMAN INEZ SHARP CLARA SPENCER CAROLINE STEPHENS FRANCIS TUNE GLADYS WILKINS ADELAIDE WILSON MARIK WILLIAMSON 9p forti -me THE SPHINX . Junior-Senior Reception (On Jfiau 21st, in lint the clock chimes eight, 31 f unit come to the gum, J nh jiou aren’t too late, lmt tuill meet us luhere pink blossoms grotu i nb tiny lanterns softly glotu. T!IIS message brought all Seniors flocking to the gym where they found it transformed into a fairy vision of Japan. A low coiling was hung with varicolored moss hanging from green boughs; dim lights glowing from rainbow hued lan- walls, the windows were no more; instead were wreaths of cherry blossoms, streamers of the same (lower draped to the sides, variegated parasols, large and small, were arranged in groups at intervals overhead. The balcony was the center of attraction as the stage; also ornamented with moss covered boughs and panels of pastel shade, it formed the back ground for all ensuing entertainment. A Japanese pagoda in one corner lent the correct atmosphere of the Orient where Japanese maidens daintily served punch. After the preliminary gathering, the program was announced; immediately all eyes turned toward the stage where little Miss Margaret Willis, in filmy tarlatan, opened the evening’s entertainment with a skillfully executed toe dance. Next followed a reading and a solo by our classmates Mabel Grace and Helen Duncan. Other delightful events followed in succession until the specialty of the evening; a duet dance of old Japan bv Mary .Veal Barfield and Margaret Willis. A mock ceremony furnished the merriment, representing the three greatest days in a Senior’s life: Class, Baccalaureate, and Commencement Day. Class Will, Class Prophecy, Sermon and Commencement Address were given by members of the Junior class. The climax was reached, however, when each Senior was presented with a trophy representing his most outstanding characteristic, by which to remember his former school davs. At the close of the program each was given a Japanese favor of tiny parasols in which he found the name of his partner for the refreshments, enclosed. Bach carried away memories of cherry blossoms intermingled with the sadder thoughts of this our last merry-making together. Pane fort p-tin) Sophomore History ONE BRIGHT September morning, at the beginning of this year’s term, the usual crowd of students began to gather. Among the groups was to be seen the Freshman Class of last year. This year they did not come as early as last, and do not stand off in little trembling groups, but talk and mingle with the upper classmen, as they are now the proud Sophomores. They seem less excited having gone through the suspense before. It is hard for one to believe them to be the green, and trembling Freshman Class of only last year. This year they had no trouble with conflicts, nor were they found wandering over the building hunting various rooms. Instead of all these mix-ups they selected their studies, bought their books and settled down to real school life. They have now begun to realize the value of a high school education and each puts his right foot forward and strives to complete the task set before him. Much skill and dramatic ability was displayed last year and is being displayed this year by this wonderful class. They have always assisted loyally in the programs given by the M. II. S. Last year at the Christmas program several members participated in the program. Among those especially deserving mention are: Olive Fahrenkamp, Hattie Sclineeman and Doris Winters. THE SPHINX Sophomore Class OFFICERS PRESIDENT ............. VICE PRESIDENT...... SECRETARY-TREASURER COLORS: Purple and Gold. MOTTO: Tonight we Launch; Where Shall we Anchor? CLASS ROLL ROY ARENSMAN GENEVIEVE CROW HARL ANDERSON EUNICE DRAPER KESTNER AUSTIN RUTH DUNN CCSSIE BREMER EVELYN EVERS J. D. BYERLY OLIVE FAHRENKAMP LOREN CHICK ONA FRAZEE WILLIAM COMPTON CARIS FINKE ('HESTER CONLEY FLORENCE GRACE ORVILLE CONNETT HAZEL GORDON WAYNE DUNN REBA HOHMAN CLAUDE ERHAItDT HILDA HORMAN ROBERT FRANKLIN FRANCIS JACKSON WILLIAM FULLMER PEARL KRUGER LELAND KIDD VERNA KRUGER WALTER LEWIS THELMA LAMPE GEORGE L. MCGINNIS MABEL MARLMAN LYNDELL MIZELL ALBERTA MILLER EITEL SCHRODER MILDRED MILLER PAUL SHELTON AILEENE PERGANDE BREA STOCKTON RUTH REID WILLIAM SUMNER MARY C. RISINGER ROY TEUTON MADGE ROBERTS RALPH VAUGHN HATTIE SCHNEEMAN LESLIE WALTER NINA SMITH RAYMOND WEHRMEYER NINA SPECKMAN CECIL WHEELER IRENE TECKENBROCK DEWEY WHEELER VERNIETTA THANE DlIRWARD WILSON PAULINE WILSON LYDIA ALLISTON DORIS WINTERS AGNES ANDERSON MARY BONNIFIELD MARY WISEMAN ........MADGE ROBERTS ......LELAND KIDD LYNDBLL MIZELL THE SPHINX 0 f°rtp-spnpn THE SPHINX Freshman History ONLY i few months ago—although it may seem years to them—a small body of trembling forms advanced toward the school, and in a weak voice begged admission as the Freshman Class of ’24. With careful and patient focusing of our eyes, for a great length of time, we were able, with difficulty, to distinguish this shaking body from the bright blades of grass which cover our Campus. Our unsympathetic hearts could find scarcely anything but humor in the situation, when Mrs. Cutting informed these people that only the seats by the window and not those by the door, in which they had weakly dropped, with a sigh of relief, were reserved for them. After the customary process of initiation, and girls passing through boy’s doors, and vice versa, they were recognised as one more loyal class in our school. In order to prove their loyalty’, several members appeared on the football field to join in those tussling battles, and to win glory- for their school. Certainly they are not over-estimating their power, when they feel a great pride in having furnished the varsity fullback, Devers, and varsity right tackle, Williamson, for this is an unusual achievement for a Freshman class. Although none were capable of successfully competing with upper classmen for the regular basketball team, there is certainly no reason for discouragement or lost hope as to what the future is sure to hold in store for their promising athletes. Their own class team is made up of a courageous five who are determined to do their best. Nor were the boys alone found on the gymnasium floor, for several girls appeared for basket hall practice, and worked with such vim and spirit, that we at once realized that they were opponents to be feared and respected. It is surprising that a Freshman class should show such great talent as this one displayed in their part of the Thanksgiving entertainment. In all such features durinar the school year, they showed an eagerness to play their still small, but promising part. According to the custom of other classes, the Freshmen held their picnic which was greatly- enjoyed, and they returned home with the joyful hours of that memorable day as a fitting conclusion to their first term in the old M. 11. S. THE SPHINX Freshman Class OFFICERS PRESIDENT ..................................................HERSCHEL DEVERS VICE PRESIDENT....................................WALTER WILLIAMSON SECRETARY-TREASURER.............................ERNEST MORGAN COLORS: Pea Green and Pink. MOTTO: Sink or Swim. CLASS ROLL BONARD BARRETT BURDETT BEAN ALLAN BRANNON DONALD CONLEY HERSCHEL DEVERS JENNINGS DUNCAN PAUL EVERS ROBERT FITCH DIXON FRY NOEL GARRISON ROY GURLEY CECIL HAVERKAMP ROY HOGUE DELMAS HOWELL WILSON JAMES CHESTER JONES HERSCHEL JONES LOUIS JONES JACK KENNAMAN SPENCE KIDD JOHN LOWE ERNEST MORGAN HENRY MORRIS JOHN NUTTY ALVIN OWENS LLOYD RAMER LEON SPECK MAN ALFRED SPERRY VIRGIL SPRAGUE JAMES THOMPSON WALTER WILLIAMSON HENRY WITTMAN JAMES WILSON MARY ALSMAN LILLIAN BROWN ELIZABETH CAGLE STELLA CAGLE BERNICE COSBY ROSALIE CHAUVIN FRANCES EVERS ALBERTA FAUGHN HELEN GLASS CHARLOTTE GRACE EVA GRACE GLADYS GRACE VELMA GRIMES OPAL GURLEY HAZEL HOGUE PHOEBE JACKSON RUBIE KEENEY AGNES LAM PE VIOLETT LASSITER VIRGINIA McGINNIS AILEENE MONTGOMERY EVELYN NEFF HELEN REAMES DIMPLE ROSS ZULA STOKES AGNES THANE ELLA TROVILLION THE SPHINX THE SPH II NX COACH HARVEY B. GUNN IX securing the services of Mr. Gunn as our Coach, we have a man who has accomplished more with our teams than anv other man in the history of the school. At college Mr. Gunn learned football and basketball from every angle, and this year he lias shown that he can turn out winning teams. Our teams have held their own against schools twice our size under the mos1 adverse circumstances imaginable. Although our football season was not a series of victories, it was one of the most successful we have had in years In basketball the team won the district tournament, something which no other M. II. S. team has ever done. All these things are proof of Mr. Gunn’s ability as a coach, but the one thing that stands out above all others is the fact that he has taught our boys, no matter whether they win or lose, to play a clean, square game, to be sports, to uphold the honor of Metropolis. This one thing alone is enough to secure the respect and good wishes of the school and town. May we have him again next vear. Page fifip-nr THE SPHINX CAPTAIN JESS HENDERSON FOOTBALL TEAM Top Row—Verbarg, Flannery, Lytton, Hopkins. 2nd Row—Sutherland, Pryor, Henderson, (Capt.) Erhardt, Brown, Gunn, (Coach.) First Row—Williamson, Tucker, Lcmley. SCHEDULE At Harrisburg—Harrisburg G, Metropolis G. At Cairo—Cairo 6, Metropolis 0. At Herrin—Herrin 25, Metropolis 0. At Metropolis—Marion 12, Metropolis 39. At Metropolis—Anna 6, Metropolis 14. At Anna—Anna 0, Metropolis 18. At Metropolis—Christopher 10, Metropolis 6. At Murphvsboro—Murphysboro 13, Metropolis 0. Page THE SPHINX Football ON September twenty-eight we journeyed to Harrisburg and on the following day we met the Harrisburg Bull Bogs in the first game of the season. Although our team averaged only about one hundred fifty pounds we outplayed them in every respect. Captain Henderson carried the oval across in the second quarter for six points. However Harrisburg’s superior weight triumphed in the last quarter, and after knocking out nearly all of our regular and substitute linemen, they tied the score 6—6. The following Saturday we met the veteran Cairo team on their own field, and although we fought every minute, we had not recovered from the terrible battering of the previous game, and were defeated 6—0. A week later we met our old friendly rival Herrin with our team weakened by the absence of several linemen due to injuries and grades, and the Herrin line plungers battered their way to a 25—0 win. In this game our great right end. Johnson sustained a broken leg. which put him out the remainder of the season. We next met Marion in our first home game and fairly swamped them. Captain Henderson, Lytton and Devers plunged the line at will, and with Tucker running rings around the Marion ends, an I Brown snaring passes time after time, we piled up a 39—12 score. Anna was our next victim. They sent a strong team to Metropolis but were unable to stop the Red and White. Tucker scored in the first quarter by a pass from Henderson, and Henderson added another six points in the third period by kicking off over the goal line and then falling on the bail. Anna scored in the last period by a forward pass, but the M. H. S. still had the advantage 14—6 when the game ended. Two weeks later we drove to Anna with all of our regulars but Johnson. Henderson plunged the Anna line for a touchdown in the first quarter. Brown then got away with a pass for another, and in the last period Henderson ran fifty yards for our third six points. The whole team played good football he.e. especially the linemen, whose defense was impregnable. Christopher also sent a sturdy team to Metropolis. The game was played in a sea of mud. and for the most part, was very slow. Both teams scored in the first half. Captain Henderson went across for a touchdown on an end run, and Christopher scored by a twenty yard dropkick. The score remained 6—3 until the last five minutes, when Lytton and Tucker were taken out because of injuries and Christopher got away with a pass for a touchdown, score 10—6. Our last and greatest game was played with Murphvsboro Thanksgiving day. We started at about eight o’clock, in taxis, and after pushing the cars out of mud and uphill, we arrived there fifteen minutes before game time, worn out and chilled. We trotted out on the field in the face of a driving rain, which continued throughout the game. The field itself was a sheet of water and so soft we could scarcely stand. Captain French scored both the M. T. H. S. touchdowns and made one of the free kicks making the score 13—0. This was the last game that Captain Henderson. Tucker. Lytton, Lemley, Flannery, Verbarg. Pryor and Sutherland will play for their Alma Mater. BASKET BALL TEAM Back Row, Left to Right—Busclaus, Lytton Lem ley, Smith anil Coach Gunn. Front Row, Left to Right Main. Sutherland. Capt. Henderson. Brown and Tucker. TOURNAMENT WINNERS Back Row. Ix‘ft to Right—Coach Gunn. Main. Lemley. Sutherland, and Johnston. I out Row. Left to Right Dovers. Brown. Capt. Henderson. Smith and Tucker. TROPHIES PRESENTED M. H. S. WINNERS OF DISTRICT TOURNAMENT THE SPHINX Basket Ball T ) review the 1923-24 basketball season is to look back on a series of events which have made history for the Metropolis High School. Formerly Metropolis has been content to be one of the lesser lights in basketball. This was mostly due to the lack of experienced players and coaches, and for this reason the other towns of Southern Illinois had considered our teams only as good second raters. Judging from the confidence which our opponents possessed at the beginning of the season they sti.l had us doped as good second raters. But Metropolis upset the dope—not merely a little of it but all of it. Coach Gunn began the season with a team made up of such seasoned experienced veterans as ('apt. Henderson, Smi h, Busclaus, Johnson, Lemlev, Brown and Tucker. The first game with (’real Springs was an easy victory. Then when Car-terville, Mounds and La Center were added to the list, the school began to be proud of its unbeaten five. But here the death of Busclaus, the giant guard, dealt the team a great blow, they struck a slump, Mounds, La Center and Carterville won the return games and Harrisburg added fuel to the flames by rubbing it in twice. About this time the team became popular as the “slumbering five” and the dreams of championships collapsed. •Bjr fifti� seven THE SPHINX After such a season Metropolis was not conceded much of a chance at the District Tournament at Harrisburg. Heretofore they had been eliminated in the first game and only a few looked for anything better this time. However, dame fortune had something in store-—she not only smiled on us, she grinned from ear to ear. Metropolis drew Oarmi, a strong team which had gone through a successful season and one confident of victory, lint Metropolis grabbed the lead from the first whistle, they played like demons, Smith hung up basket after basket, and while the whole t’armi team watched, Smith, .Johnson and Henderson took their turn at the basket. At the same time Brown and Lemley held ('mini to 12 points, and Metropolis won their first game at a tournament, 2.'? to 12. Next came McLeansboro, another hard team. They started with a rush but were soon tamed by our impregnable defense. The gang then got going and using a short pass attack they quickly took McLeansboro into camp 24 to 13. Then Karnak, who had been fighting nobly against tremendous odds, came in for their share of bitter medicine. They were not in Metropolis’ class and were simply snowed under 33 to 14. This brought us to the finals with Harrisburg. To describe this game to o.ie who was not fortunate enough to see it, is practically impossible. Harrisburg had beaten us twice during the season, once by a very large score. Our team had played a hard game only a few hours before. The boys were tired in both body aa.l mind. Harrisburg had had a good rest, and were in excellent condition. But Metropolis was equal to the emergency. When they trotted out on the floor they fully realized what they were up against and they started with a dogged determination to win. As in the Carmi game they grabbed the lead from the first whistle. It seemed that Harrisburg was bewildered by the suddenness of the attack. No Metropolis player will ever play again as he did in this game. Captain Henderson’s feet hardly touched the floor; Smith and Johnson were as elusive as shadows and Brown and Lemley could have stopped an army. The first half ended with Metropolis loading 21 to S. But although our lead was big, Smith and ('apt. Henderson each had three personal fouls charged against them, and no one else could fill their places. Harrisburg came back with a rush and scored eight points with four beautiful baskets, making the score 21 and 16. Then Smith committed his fourth personal foul and Tucker took his place with instructions to stall. It was a comical sight to watch little “Doc” toy with Harrisburg’s six footers, he was all over them, between them, in front of them, behind them, never where they thought lie w s helping to hold them down till the last whistle blew and Metropolis had won the game, the tournament, two beautiful cups and a shield. The bovs came home to a series of banquets with the satisfaction of having proved that “although the men from Metropolis are not the biggest men in the State, they are undoubtedly the best.” Pni p fiftr ' THE SPHINX GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM Back Bow—Irving, Pryor, Golden, Ward (Coach.) First Row—Chauvin, Jones (Capt.), Nelson. The Illinois Athletic Association does not permit girl’s basket ball teams to play games out of their own town. W’hen this ruling went into effect it came as a blow to the hopes of the girls because the .M. II. S. girl’s basket ball team has made a name for itself since 1921. This year the girls determined that the sport should not die, despite the Association’s ruling. They therefore organized their teams, began regular practice and, although they have been forced to play among themselves, they have had a number of fast interesting games. The members of the team have a real knowledge of the game, and their team work and speed is of a calibre not usually found in a girl’s team. THE SPHINX BOOSTER CLUB President .... Robert Norton Vice President - - - Blanche Cagle Kec’y-Treas. - - Ralph Tucker The need of an organization for tile purpose of promoting sportsmanship and school spirit among the students, was realized last year when the Booster (’lull was organized. This club has been such an important factor in our athletic activities that it has become a permanent organization in the school. This year it renewed its work under the leadership of President Norton. The pep meetings, sale of tickets and other preparations for games a rounder the supervision of its members and their efforts have met with such success, that all game® have been splendidly attended. The teams knowing that the school was backing them, have fought to the last minute, determined to justify our faith in their ability. We hope that the following classes will remember the accomplishments of this club and carry on the good work. THE SPHINX - THE SPHINX STRING ORCHESTRA Til K Orchestra has taken part in many entertainments this year under the suc-c.'sstul supervision of Miss Bradley. They tcok part in the negro entertain meat given by the Woman’s Club. This entertainment was made up chiefly of old negro ballads and southern folk songs. They furnished the music at the presentation of the Junior play, playing several selections before the performance and between acts. They participated in the program at the teacher’s Institute at the Metropolis High School. A quartette composed of Roberta Fletcher, Miss Bradley, Roy Teuton and Gale Collins, also played several selections at the Institute. The Orchestra, assisted by the Glee Club, gave a recital on April 11th, in tin New Central Gymnasium. Among the numbers successfully rendered were “The Flower Song,” “Troubador,” “Field of Daisies.” and a number of others. This entertainment was made very much more entertain big by the assistance from talented people of the town. This organization is a very old one in the Metropolis High School, and has always been carried on successfully, and it is hoped that it will continue its splendid work. I'ni e .sixty-tin HARMONY HOUNDS GLEE CLUB THE SPHINX 8i tp three CAST OF THK CHARM SCHOOL OX April 2.‘ , 11)24, the Senior class of M. II. S. gave “The (’harm School.” Alvin Lemley and Vernice Tune took the leading roles as Austin Bevans and Wise Beedotti. The parts of David McKenzie, a law student; George Boyd, accountant; Tim and Jim Simpkins, the twins, and Homer Johns were taken by Othel Pryor, Howard Johnson, Blaine Neeley, Kenneth Jones and Elmer Bud-dcnbaum. The parts of Miss Hays and Miss Curtis, directors of the school, by Roberta Fletcher and Alice Irving, and those of the girls in the school by Thelma Litchford, Teddie Barrett, Mary Weaver, Georgia Nelson, Lucille Lippert, Alma Franklin and Josephine Tiner. The play opens when Austin Bevans, a clever automobile salesman, falls heir to the Fairview school for girls. Because it is his only immediate source of income, and because Austin has ideas of his own concerning the education of young ladies, he decides to give the school his own personal direction. Mr. Johns, his legal advisor, allows him to assume the possession of the school only after Austin has guaranteed that none of the girls will fall in love with him, and that he will retain Miss Hays as head of the school. Thereupon, he goes to Fairview and begins an unusual regime, where he and his friends David McKenzie, George Boyd, and Tim and Jim Simpkins endeavor to teach the young ladies music, dancing, and everything which they think will lend them charm. Humor is given to the play when Tim and Jim both fall in love with Sally, when Austin requires dadv letters from Elise, when he surprised George in his clandestine courtship of Elise. when Elise runs away and is brought back bv Austin who has a hard time to ward off her advances and when they become involved in various difficulties. Because Elise has fallen in love w th Austin, he is forced to give up the school which Homer Johns, erstwhile husband of Miss Hays, gives back to that lady’s direction. However, the plot ends satisfactorily when Austin gets back his position as automobile salesman, declares his love for Elise and happiness reigns supreme. Page ntxlf-frr CAST OF “CONTRARY .MARY THE Junior class of M. H. S. present'd the play “Contrary Mary.” Caroline Stevens, as Contrary Mary, typified the ultra-modern woman who believes that a wife should be entirely independent of her husband. In order to assert her independence she, against her husband’s (Lowell Brown) wishes, goes back to her career as an artist. Taking her long suffering maid Murphy (Mabel Grace) with her, she retires to a Bohemian colony, and tries again to gain her livelihood. Many humorous situations arise in which Murphy, with real Irish wit and drollery, together with a certain amount of common sense, meets every situation, and puts things right. In this artist’s colonv we meet Barbara (Arline Chauvin) who paints and “borrows” from her friends; Warren (Robert Litchford), a friend of John and Mary, who comes to attempt a reconciliation between them and falls in love with Barbara. Mr. Fairfield Fairfield Stevens (Frank Dugger), a connoisseur, who plays the part of flattering patron of struggling Irdy artists; and Mr. Trobridge (Milton Starkes), who wears spats, and in the absence of his wife is reverting to his youth by entertaining Follies girls at cabarets. Other characters who add to the play are: Juno, the Swedish maid (Evelyn Davis); the draymen, (Claude Hackett and Kenneth Wentzell); and Mrs. Jones, the dressmaker. With the aid of all the characters, Mary is finally made to see that dependence upon her husband is a convenient and satisfying tiling, and a reconciliation is effected. The play ends when they return to their home, when Barbas, and Warren become engaged, and they all go back under the guidance of the incomparable Murphy to live happily ever after. M sixty-five THE SPHINX THE SPHINX Phi Alpha Literary Society NUSE1) energy is a waste. So is undeveloped talent. Therefore on March eleventh, 1924, a group of the pupils Oi'the Metropolis High School formed themselves into one of the most helpful organizations of the school, which was known as the, “Phi Alpha Literary Society.” As the motto, “Everything well or nothing,” indicates they, like the ancient Greeks, aspire only to the highest and most noble ideals of civilization. The following officers were elected; Kenneth Jones, President; Roberta Fletcher, Vice-President: Blanche Cagle, Secretary-Treasurer; and Richard Lytton, Critic. The purposes of the society are to encourage skill in writing and speaking; to work diligently for the betterment of the school; to labor for a greater understanding and appreciation of good literature; to create a greater loyally and fellowship on the part of the members for each other and the school. Only Juniors and Seniors, who have a scholastic average of eighty per cent or above, and who show an interest and appreciation in the things i'or which the society stands, are eligible to membership in the society. The ten charter members chose from the upper classmen, fifteen new members who, they believe, because of their activities and ability along literary lines, would continue the ideals of the society. The members were duly initiated on March 17, 1! 24. Under the leadership of the officers, and the guidance of the sponsors, Mr. Gunn and Miss Huber, the Phi Alpha made definite progress. The meetings were held throughout the remainder of the school year, on the first and third Mondays of each month. They were carried out strictly according to parliamentary rules. The program consisted of talks concerning politics, current events, debates, readings and several musical numbers. They consisted of things which were not merely entertaining for the meetings, but which were beneficial to civil life in general, and things which increased the knowledge and gave a greater vision of many important matters. Heretofore the Literary societies have been merely literary in name and not thoroughly organized. The Phi Alpha has a firm foundation and has proved such a success, not only to the members of the society, but to the school, that the members earnestly hope that each year the coming classes will follow in this worthy attempt and continue the work of the organization that they may better the future generations. Pane ,iixto-t¥ THE SPHINX Alpha Zeta Literary Society THE Alpha Zeta is an organized Semi-Fraternity, yet in its infancy. It was or ganized a few months ago by Mr. Abraham Wright and Miss Zella Caster, the present faculty advisors. It is the desire of those who have sponsored the organization, to create an active element in the school that will increase our ability in elocution, composition and oratory. They also wish to establish this organization so that it will live through the years of the future. With these ideas in mind, members have been chosen from the four classes so that each year as the members of the upper classes pass out, their places will be taken by people acquainted with the ideals and traditions of the fraternity. The officers consist of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, critic and journalist. On the shoulders of these officers rests the responsibility of the programs, which are given upon the fifteenth of each month. The first few programs have been very successful, and it seems that they will do much to make a name for the society. The membership committee, whose duty it is to solicit members, has been very active. They have been successful enough to bring into the fraternity during tin-last few weeks, ten new members, making a total of about twenty-five members, including our advisors and officers. The Alpha Zeta is not entirely restricted to the above mentioned duties, for it is our belief that social activities have a place in our lives as well as those connected with our education. But we are keeping in mind that “Work comes before play,” and also the motto, “Worth lias its due reward.” With these ideas in mind, and with some of the best students for our members, how can the Alpha Zeta do otherwise than meet with the aim of those who are responsible for its organization. THE SPHINX Home Economics Club ON E of tin most active clubs in high school was formed late in February, 1924, when a group of girls, under the direction of Miss Peters and Miss Martin, organized the iirst Home Econon ics Club. Since that time they have had a series of interesting and entertaining meetings. The purpose of the Club is to form a connecting link between home and school life; to train the girls to he leaders in their home and community; and to furnish opportunity for social activities such as literary programs, social gatherings, outdoor picnics, hikes, and so forth. Any girl who is enrolled in the Home Economics classes is eligible to active membership in the organization. At the first regular meeting the following officers were elected: Roberta Fletcher, president; Alma Franklin, vice-president; Pearl Kruger, treasurer; and Gladys Wilkins, secretary. A great deal of interest has been evinced in the Club, and a great deal has been already accomplished thru the organization. Besides the regular business meetings, they have had an April Fool party, a spring picnic at Massac Creek, and the Easter Bazaar, at which the girls sold candy, doughnuts, aprons, and so forth. A part of the proceeds from the bazaar will be used for the purchase of new Home Economics equipment. Already the girls are making plans for next year, when they expect to accomplish even more than they have accomplished this year. Pnf i' xeren THE SPH IINX THE SPHINX Page seoentpw THE SPHINX MANUAL ARTS The course in Manual Arts extends through two years. The first year is devoted to the fundamentals of wood working and consists of text work, bench work, mechanical drawing, and the use and care of tools. Each student is required to apply his knowledge in the construction of various practical articles. The second year course covers the same amount of time. The first year course is used as a basis for more advanced work, such as the use of machines. The department is equipped with the very best of wood working machines, (not shown in picture.) and as in the first year, each student must demonstrate his ability in their use by making articles of furniture. This department is under the personal supervision cf Mr. E. S. Collard. the most capable instructor we ever had, and his classes produce some of the best cabinet work of any school in Southern Illinois. The purpose? of this work is merely to provide the necessary knowledge for interpreting the conditions of life. However any boy who completes the course will have an excellent foundation on which to build, if he should choose this type of work as a vocation. AGRICULTURE The course in Agriculture is one of the most interesting courses in our school. It especially appeals to the large number of students from the rural districts because the country surrounding Metropolis realizes its need of scientific farming. The entire course is under the supervision of the state. The first year consists of the study of soils and crops, especially those of our own community. Students are required to have home projects and to make practical application of the work. The second year includes the study of animal husbandry. In this work the boys are taught dairying and the care of poultry. The High School Dairy is conducted by students from the agriculture class, as is also the poultry house, (not shown in picture.) and they have attracted wide attention throughout the community. We feel that the department has greatly benefltted this county by the introduction of modern methods of agriculture, and that it should receive the hearty support of the school and city in all its endeavors. TIHIF SPHINX 1 U U U 1L- s_ IT U 11 U In yv ('()() K1 N DR PA RT M ENT Puyp ttei’pnt r-fv SEWING This year, under the supervision of Miss Gertrude Martin of Missouri University, the course in Sewing has made remarkable progress. The purpose of this course is four fold, and includes instruction in making budgets in the care of clothing, in the study and testing of textiles and in the making of garments. The girls in the classes are taught not only how to buy material, but also how to make garments which will conform to all the principles of dress. Dresses are made with an eye to the suitability to the individual of color and design. Besides her regular class work each girl is required to plan and complete a home project in which she puts into practice the knowledge she has acquired at school. These projects take such form as: planning and making at least a part of her own wardrobe, making garments for other members of the family, studying and applying rules of home decoration and making various other applications of her information. That the classes have benefltted by their instruction was proven when the garments which they made were displayed at a Mother’s Tea given last November, and when oth.-r garments were sold at the Bunny Frolic Bazaar given April Seventeenth. COOKING This year Miss Florence Piters of Columbia University has had charge of the course in foods and cooking. This course has been divided into elementary and advanced classes. In the elementary classes the girls are taught the food principles and the methods of cooking, the planning, preparing and serving of meals. This is closely correlated with healMi works, by the study of food value, and the normal weight and height of each pupil. The advanced class takes up a more detailed study of food values, nutrition and food preparation. putting into practice work taken up in the elementary classes. They are given more lecponsibility in planning the different functions of the Home Economics classes. The home projects serve as a means of making the work more practical. The girls have one or more projects in which to take up some problems they wish to work out. It might be preparing meals at home, it might be care of certain rooms, study of their diet and planning and following health rules and many other things in which girls are interested. At various times throughout the year they have demonstrated their ability. At candy sales, at lunches given to faculty members and friends, at the dinner of the Basket Ball boys, at the Athletic banquet, and at the Junior-Senior reception, the girls have show'n that they have learned not only the principles included in the course, but also its practical application. THE SPHINX LEATHA FAHREXKAMP Winner Popularity Contest ■JM Page scrrntp® THE SPHINX A THE SPHINX V Calendar SEPTEMBER Sept. 5th—Entered prison. Kids once again. Oodles of new teachers. Sept. 6th—Conflicts galore. Sept. 7th—More conflicts. Sept, loth—Freshies appear green as ever. Sept. 11th—Nuthin’ doing. Sept. 12th—“Nutty” John found in Gym while hunting English room. Sept. 13th—Freshies get their initiation and we got bawled out. Sept. 14th—Conflicts all settled. We’re in for work here. Sept. 15th—Bob Norton begins his foolishness. Sept. 18th—After a lecture Bob settles down—for a while. Sept. 19;h— Hippo” Collins arrives. Sept. 20th—We are told we act like six-year old kids. Sept. 21st—Bob receives his daily “bawling out.” Sept. 22nd—Orchestra organized. Fiddles everywhere. Sept. 25th—Ruth cuts orchestra and takes the consequences. Sept. 26th—Soon time for reports. We hope for the best. Sept. 27th—Booster Club meeting. Hippo elected cheer leader. Sept. 28th—Miss Ward struts out with a new Ford. Sept. 29th—Boys leave for Harrisburg tor football game. Score 6—6. OCTOBER Oct. 2nd—Anoher rainy day. freshmen bring rubbers, umbrellas, raincoats and dinner pails. Oct. 3rd—O Laud be wit us yet ! Report cards, our hopes are in vain. Oct. 4th—Mary A. and Ruby K. have a fight over which one has the most freckles. Oct. 6th—Game with Cairo. M. H. S. boys not in shape. Score 0—6. Oct. 9th—John Johnston barely escapes drowning in the innocent act of getting a drink at fountain. He suffered a severe case of strangulation, but hope is held for his recovery. Oct. loth—Freshmen are still seen in stupified amazement at the pretty] cows and chickens. Oct. ll.th—(Virtis R. picks up Bernice M's. handkerchief. “Be still my fluttering heart.” Oct. 12th—Everybody’s got lots of pep. M. H. S. boys play Herrin tomorrow. Oct. 13th—Game with Herrin. We don’t understand. Score 0—25. Oct. 17th—Thelma L. swallows gum in English class. Convulsions. She thinks that is the safest place for it. Oct. 18th. Dick Fry is remaining in. Wonder what he wants to see Mrs. Cutting about. Oct. 20th—We play Marion. Beat ’em. too. 39—12. Keep up the good work boys. Oct. 21st Mrs. Cutting locks up “Fat” Thompson in office. Forgets him until she goes to answer the 'phone and finds him asleep. Oh our memories how they do deceive one. Oct. 22nd—Mrs. Cutting to Mr. Collard: “Please leave those blinds alone.” Oct. 23rd—What is the little white envelope those Freshmen are grasping. Gracious! their report cards. r THE SPHINX Oct. 24th—Nuthin' doin’ much. Oct. 27th—Metropolis too much for Anna. Beat ’em 14—6. Oct. 28th—Seniors decide to have Hallowe en party. Oct. 29th—Assembly hears lecture. Didn’t last long enough. Oct. 30th—Some one breaks out window. Who is the guilty one once. Oct. 31st—Traps are set everything ready for Senior Hallowe’en party. Spooks! ? Don’t all speak at XOVEMBKR Nov. 5th—Mr. Smith on the war path. Domestic trouble? No! Some one told him he looked like Andy (Jump’s twin brother. Nov. 7th—Collard lectures first period “on conduct.” Nov. Sth—(Josh! Curt had a hair cut. Nov. 9th—Another Spanish test. Who is Miss Ward sore at?? Nov. 12th—Kids celebrate Armistice Day. Nov. 13th—Unlucky for the poor uns that played hookey yesterday. Nov. 14th—They receive their sentence. Report every morning at school at eight o’clock until the sentence is lifted and receive 75 in deportment for the month and five off of each of their lessons for the day. Nov. 15th—The day after the night before. Nov. 16th—Peck sleeps in assembly—but soon wakes up. Nov. 20th—“Min and Andy” agree to disagree. Nov. 21st—Scandal!! Ed takes Hazel to church. Nov. 22nd—Hippo rushes Mary W. Nov. 23rd—Peck and Bob dance in English. Ask Bob he knows the rest. Nov. 24th—Mr. Wright in History class. “Ernest where was the Declaration of Independence signed?’’ Ernest. “At the bottom. Nov. 27th—Gallows erected at M. H. S. Guess they are afraid to let “Jew” run loose. Nov. 28th—Ah! a hair pin found on Mr. Gunn’s shoulder but of course he doesn’t know where it came from. DECKMBKR Dec. 1st—Another victim added to the bobbed hair epidemic. Dec. 2nd—Hershel Devers returns to school after a long vacation. Dec. 3rd—Freshmen in raptures of delight, it is really snowing. Santa can come in his sleigh. Dec. 4th—Juniors kept busy practicing on play. Seniois sympathize. Dec. 7th—Blue Monday. But Ruby’s hair is red. Dec. 8th—Mrs. Cutting catches Bernice C. writing letters to Santa Claus. Dec. 9th—Nuthin’ much. Dec. 10th—Report cards out today. Many regret that they joined in the frivolous pastimes of the term, and solemnly vow that they will not participate in them till next time. Dec. lUh—All those in favor of teachers furnishing our books, writing out our lessons and providing us with answers, assent by standing. Give us standing room, please. Dec. 14th—Big game with Creal Springs. We beat ’em of course, 32—12. Dec. 15th Seniors decide to put out the 1924 Sphinx. 8pDcntp-nine THE SPHINX Dec. 16th—Mrs. Cutting reminded us that we are nearing the end of the first semester. Dec. 19th—Pep meeting. Boys confident of victory. Dec. 20th—Won over Carterville. 16—13. Dec 21st—Seniors and Sophomores present Christmas program. No more school until next year. JANUARY Jan. 2nd—Back again for a few months pleasure???? Jan. 3rd—You girls better sit tight or you’ll get bumped off. Jan. 4th—Big Pep meeting. Boys leave for LaCenter. We win. Rah! Jan 7th— Jackie” has unhappy experience with a mouse. Jan. 8th—Mr. Collard attempts to raise wthdows but is caught in the act. Jan. 9th—What! Yes Jessie had her Algebra II for a change. Jan 10th—What’s the matter with Bob. Is he sick? Jan. 11th—We knew something was wrong. Bob has the tlu. Jan. 14th—Clara still poses before the mirror. Jan. 15th—Another mouse. Look out mouse, Jackie is after you. Jan. 16th—Miss Huber in Eng. I. You know Marlowe was stabbed in a tavern braul. Peck. Why I tho’t he was stabbed in the neck. Jan. 17th—Jess W. sent out of the class as usual. Jan. 18th—“Jo caught talking, not so meek as one might think. Jan. LOth—Popularity Contest begins. Bernice Montgomery leads in the race. Jan. 20th—Examinations. Jan. 21st—More exams. Jan 22nd—Still more. Jan. 23rd Exams over. Freshies return pale and hollow eyed. FEB It CARY Feb. 1st—Bob almost canned. An inch is as good as a mile—they say. Feb. 4th—Thelma celebrates her birthday. Feb. 5th—A dog appears at school. Hoot says the whole family wants an education. Feb. 6th—The Harmony Hounds sang and sang and sang some more. All of us agreed that they were wonderful, fine, sublime and marvelous. (It took up most of the first period.) Feb. 7th—Great demand for red ink. Mr. Humma's supply completely exhausted. Feb. 8th—Boys play Mounds. We won as usual. Feb. 9th—Boys leave for Harrisburg. We lost. Feb. 10th— Hoot enjoys a short nap as it was interrupted by a slight punch from ;■ classmate who had received higher orders. Feb. 15th—Game with Carterville. Did we win? Sure. Feb. 16th—Hippo arrives at school late. Poor Hippo. Feb. 17th—Home Economic Club organized. Feb. 22nd—The Junior and Freshmen classes present a program in honor of George Washington. Really it was good. Feb. 23rd—Play Brookport. We beat ’em double. THE SPHINX MARCH Mar. 3rd—Blow On March Winds. So does “Beany.” Mar. 4th—Literary Society organized. Mar. 5th—Boys leave for tournament. School in an uproar. Go to it team. Mar. 6th—M. H. S. Plays Carmi. Wins 23—12. Gee but we’re overcome with joy. Mar. 7th—We play McLeansboro and win. Hot Dawg, some team. Mar. 8th—We receive telephone call that M. H. S. wins over Kamak. Play Harrisburg and win. We’re sure proud of our team. Mar. 11th—Celebrate our victory in winning the tourney. The cups are presented. No school this afternoon, out to see “The Birth Of a Nation.” Mar. 12th—Meeting of the Phi Alpha Literary Society. Mar. 13th—Boys leave for Benton. We lo3e the game. Too bad. Mar. 14th—Mrs. Cutting tells the agriculture boys to watch their cows. Mar. 15th—Hotary Club entertains basketball team. Mar. 18th—Hoot seems to have Spring fever already. Mar. 19th—Botany class goes on field trip. Anything to get out of school. Mar. 20th—Home Economics girls serve lunch to the Basketball boys. Mar. 21st—Everything’s quiet today? Mar. 22nd—Phi Alpha plans weiner roast. Mar. 25th—Mr. Gunn blows us to picture show. Mar. 26th—Jo and Thelma leave for Carbondale. Mar. 30th—The Seniors wait patiently for the reception. APRIL Apr. 1st—April showers. Apr. 2nd—Still raining. Apr. 3rd—Sun now shines. Apr. 4th—We now begin to worry about our grades. Apr. 5th—Gee it is getting hot? No—not at all. It is just warm to superlative degree. Coat3 off and collars turn in; sleeves roll up and ties grow dim. Apr. llth—Leatha considers M. H. S. her home and assembly her dressing room, especially when she wishes to powder her nose. Apr. 13th—Miss Martin has her hair bobbed. Next? Louder. Apr. 14th—Ec. club has party. Apr. 15th—Senior class still practicing on their play “The Charm School.” 7htp ona Advertising and Patronizing After reading the closing pages of this book, profit hv them. Patronize the men who have made this book possible. For the sake of the “Sphinxs” that are to come, let us give them no cause to regret having helped us. They have been fair to us—let us be fair with them. We, the Senior Class, wish to express our most sincere thanks to: Miss Adelaide Wilson for her valuable art work. The M. H. S. Booster Club for its assistance in selling the Annuals. The Junior Class for having sold the greatest number of copies of the “Sphinx.” ■ THE SPHDNX CHOOL iOPHISTICATION Editor’s Note: The School of Sophistication is a burlesque oil the other departments of the M. II. S. After a thorough study of the following pages and after you have recovered from the fits of side splitting laughter which it never fails to produce, we invite you to compare it witli the usual stale .jokes of most Annual joke sections and to ask yourself if our dear and beloved Faculty have succeeded in pounding a little originalitv into our ivorv knobs. 0 ‘‘hlhln-three THE SPH 11 NX Catalogue of the School of Sophistication HISTORY The school of Sophistication was founded April, 1924 as a result of a petition of irate students who found themselves unable to express their feelings with the ordinary course in the M. II. S. and who wished to become Beaux Brummels (mas.) and Bells Brummels (fern.), able to take their places in the most elevated society. DEGREES A degree of S. B. (Sophisticated Bachelor.) and S. S. (Sophisticated Slinker.) is conferred upon those who completed the prescribed course. MOTTO Remain ignorant while you can. ADMISSION Candidates for the School of Sophistication are required to take mental tests. All intellects rating over twelve years will be automatically excluded. Students will be divided into four classes according to mentality. (1) Moron (Corresponding to Freshmen in other schools.) (2) Imbecile, (3) Idiot. (4) Hopelessly Insane. Male members are recognized by their headgear. Morons will go bareheaded; Imbeciles will wear Sure-fit caps; Idiots will wear brown derbies; and the Hopelessly Insane will wear high silk hats and carry canes on Sunday. REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE This is rot an easy school, and the student will find it necessary to spend at least six years in active training. Requirements for said degree are: 1. Each and every student must be reprimanded at least twenty times each month for disgraceful conduct, at least six suspensions also must be on the official record of the secretary. A. P. H. D. shall be given to the member of each graduating class having the most suspensions. Any student who has succeeded in playing hookey ten days in any three consecutive weeks shall receive credit for one suspension in the official record. 2. Any student showing signs of average intelligence should be compelled to begin anew as a Moron. Before any student is eligible for a sheepskin it is essential that he shall have destroyed fifty square feet of school lawn each year in the secretary’s estimation, also spent not less than twenty dollars each semester in Sol King’s store during recitation hours. 3. Ten dollars entrance fee is required of all Morons and is refunded by the faculty for funeral expenses, should the student succumb to the misery administered during the Moron and Imbecile stages. Should he reach the threshold of the Idiotic stage unharmed, his entrance fee shall be refunded together with an additional six cents interest on a five Paqe ei itV'four THE SPH 11 NX dollar endowment given our school by the late Robert E. Keeney, Esquire. Also if by chance the student survives until the Hopelessly Insane stage, he shall receive a ninety eight cent merchandise order from J. Cohen Company. 4. A two story Gold Bloom ice cream cone is annually presented by C. C. Howell to students passing the supreme graduation test in which the Hopelessly Insane class is given an excursion to Anna each year by The Greater Metropolis Association and required to stroll aimlessly by the entrance of the State insane asylum without being caught by a guard. ATHLETICS Men Tea Drinking.....Prof. Snake Eye Wiedeman Blowing of smoke rings................ Prof. Waldo Emerson Stonewall Jackson Charley Horse Tucker Coca Cola Drinking-at-a-gulp.... Prof. Collard Porch Swinging..........Prof. Elmer Chick Driving with one hand....Prof. George Main Hand Holding.........Prof. Harvey B. Gunn Women Permanent Waving... .Madame Lolita Foreman Eyebrow Plucking. . Madame Caroline Stephens Use of Maybelline......Madame Ruth Barfield Hair Dressing.. . .Madame Bernice Montgomery Rope Jumping......Madame Roberta Fletcher SOCIAL SCIENCE Flirting ...............Prof. O. J. Pryor Porch Swinging___Jasper Howard Henderson Davenport Department.. Prof. Alvin O. Lemlev Fussing ................Prof. K. L. Jones Economic Dating........Prof. Ernest Adams Vamping ................Prof. Elmer Chick Making Dates ....................Prof. John Wiseman Breaking Them.........Madame Arline Chauvin AGRICULTURE Agriculture is one of our foremost vocational subjects and is taken advantage of by many of our students. At the head of this department we find H. C. Helm, a graduate of the University of Illinois, and a man of no mean intellect. It is rumored of him that he can milk a cow, but we will leave it to the reader. The boys have a dairy barn and six Holecheese cows that give about one hundred twenty pounds of milk each day. The dairy project is divided into shares, and the boys take turns working one out of three months. Adjoining the Dairy barn a casual observer will see a pile of ties which in reality is a chicken house containing one hundred fifty THE SPHINX White Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds. These two projects are somewhat of a cafe for the shareholders who have become adepts at sucking eggs and drinking fresh milk. In the Agriculture class room the boys devote themselves to two great topics. The first of these is limestone which every Agriculture boy will tell you is absolutely essential to raising any crop. There is hardly a member of the class whose family does not complain of his raving about limestone in his sleep. The second topic is the wooly white aphis, the insect that causes the fervent and continuous scratching of their hearts and ribs by the Freshman class. The agriculture boys are taught a secret formula which is to be put in one’s bath water and is guaranteed to control this great pest. This work is being backed to the limit by all of our leading citizens and too much praise cannot be heaped upon industrious youngsters. COOKING Cooking in all its phases hits the keynote of American ideals in the home. This class of feminine dietitians is instructed by Miss Peters of the Phoebe Perkins Culinary Institute of Massachusetts. After devouring all available knowledge in our own and nearby countiies. in order to obtain her P. G. degree, she was forced to wend her way to Czeche Slavakia where she took a special course in the vivisection of tapeworms under the personal supervision of Prof. Marconi Beloni. One of her many distinctions is that of having o.ig-inaled that o’d familiar proverb. “Reacheth a man’s heart besteth through his stomacheth.” Miss Peters assisted by a select troupe of matrons have formulated the recipe for “Scandinavian Slush” which is rapidly attaining popularity in Mongolian restaurants. The secret formula of the fancy dish is as follows: Two heaping cups of ground onion sets. One level spoonful solidified Scott’s Kmulsion. F.ve tablespoons fresh Coon’s blood. Roil twenty minutes, stirring thoroughly, allow to cool fifteen minutes, then add one teacup ground peanut shells. Serve with whipped cream on toasted banana peels. As each of the ingredients in itself is very appetizing, all of them properly prepared create such an impression on one’s stomach that we will leave the rest to the reader’s imagination. SEWING Under the expert supervision of Miss Martin, a graduate of the Old Woman’s institute at Ccrbondale, the sewing class is progressing rapidly. No doubt our readers remember the display in C. C. Howell’s variety store of n handsome blue calico doll apron fashioned bv......... which is sufficient proof of the advancement accomplished by these would be “housewives. Miss Martin obtained her inspiration to enter this great field of needle work while darning sox for the confederate soldiers in 1.862. At the close of that great war. she promptly dropped her knitting needles and entered the Old Woman’s institute at Carbondale. where she won the admiration of her fellow needle workers by the zeal and energy which she displayed in her work. After eighteen years of research work in rooting out the mysteries of old Parisian fabrics a a post graduate course, in 1878 she received her C. N. W. (divine needle worker s degree.) At the rpecial request of the Dean of her college, she took charge of the needle work in the Alma Mater” Hosiery Mills of Kinnebumkpert. Maine, where she spread jov for nigh onto forty years. Only after five petition lists containing 23,000 Metropolis citizens names had been forwarded to her. did she condescend to supervise the needle work department of our great institution. Nuff sed. Page eight{' MUSIC The next course is music which is closely related to Agriculture as you will soon understand. This branch of work is carried on under the expert supervision of Miss Bradley D. P. of the University of Bolivia. She teaches a special class after school in opera singing that can he heard anytime after four o’clock bearing down on “Ninety-Nine bottles hanging on the wall.” This melodious refrain rendered by the music clas3 caused the cows in th 1 dairy barn to act like a troupe of toe dancers and frolic to such an extent that they tore down their barn. This aroused the ire of the Agriculture boys who forced the music class to pay half the cost of a new concrete foundation for the barn. The new barn ig equipped with steel vokes enclosing the cow’s necks and they are forced to give vent to their emotions by occasional long drawn groans and moans. We hear that there are several promising recruits in the class who may turn out to be Galli Curds or Gutta Perchas or Carrusos or what not? MANUAL TRAINING The dream of some of our pioneer citizens was realized at the installation of a manual training department in our school. It is indeed a very inspiring sight to see these brawny specimens of young manhood engaged in the whittling of a toothpick. This is only one example of the various pieces of handwork which make up the daily output of our de-pa: tment. Under the eagle eye of Prof. E. S. Collard. a graduate of the Mt. Hepzibah Industrial Seminary of Osh Kosh Bi Gosh, Abysinia. the boys are gradually mastering the intricate problems of correct pencil sharpening. We point out with pride, our manual training teacher to our visitors, as be has the distinction of being the only alien member or our faculty. TESTIMONIALS Dear Sir: — As you probably know I have been in the dairy business for some fourteen years and have made a success if I do say so myself owing to the fact that I received my knowledge of this work from Prof. Helm of the Agriculture Dept, of M. H. S. Since I put “P. H. I).” School of Sophistication M. H. S.” on my delivery buss trade picked up amazingly and 1 now deliver three pints of milk a day single handed. I attribute my growing success in this line to the knowledge gained while in your school. Not wishing to brag but I wish the same luck may befall the class of ’24. Yours sincerely as well as maternally Signed (in person) Paul W. A. (Chalkwater) Miller. Dear Principal: While plodding my way through your coarse in dog-catching I little dreamed that I would some day become official dog catcher for this gforgeous city wherein we are fortunate nuff to reside. To one who has never felt the call of a dog catcher’s career this may iphtpscre t THE SPH DNX seem foolish hut when I received the appointment such an avalanch of joy flooded my soul that I throwed back my head and answered the call with a tremendous and emotional “bow wow.” My eyesight became trained to such a degree of excellency while participating in athletics that most of the citizens claim that I could read the number on a dog license 150 yards away. Tiz plain to see that I owe my present ability to my “Olma mother” so I take this means of showing my appreciation. Yours affectionally, Georgeous Neff. Dear Professor: — In regard to my success as a clerk in L. G. Simmons' Clothing Store I wish to say that I owe it all to the old school. But for the competent instruction rendered by your teachers I would probably be doing manual labor or some form of menial servitude. All the teachers labor was not in vain as only last Wensday I sold a fifteen cent pair of sox to Ott Weideman. This in itself is proof of my salesmanship ability. Advising more to enter this course I remain as ever. A devoted graduate. Jawn Hyderman. THE SPHINX If It's Neuj — IDe Haue It MttBVCWjj METROPOI-IS’ I— El ADING STORE Dry Qoods Clothing Shoes Ladies’ Ready 4o-lDear ID. P. baijnes Euanjbodij's Friend Leui C. Miller Qeneral Insurance Arms! onq ftldq Metropolis Charles C. Leonard Manufacturer of Uehicle and Implement lPood Stock—Rough and Finished Hardmood Lumber, Piling and Ties Dealer in High Qrade Coal Metropolis, Illinois ’ eighty-nine Lincoln - Ford - Fordson Buy a Ford and Spend the Difference Dixon Motor Company IDilliam I. Tune IDillqs Knight «n Ouerland Studebaker Building Motor Cars Contractor Delco-Light n Products Phone [Rain 62 Foreman Bros. Metropolis, Illinois Metropolis, Illinois j|THE SPHINX ItlcCluskey's Confectionery Our Best Ads are Never Written ! They are Eaten ! J. III. Elliott Furniture Store Pure Ice and best Qrade Coal Metropolis Ice Itlfg. Co. .-C ■■■ - ' —11 TIHIF IPIHMINX ■ U U 11 1L- 11 U 11 11 A N Park brothers 33°dqe Ggros. and Buick Motor 0ars Garage — Court House Square If you have a Policy in the N. C. M — and will figure the cost at the end of the year and compare with the cost to you of any other policy you have or your neighbor may have, you will get a lesson In economy for yourself and do us a favor. North Centrdl Mutual The National State bank The Bank That Service is Building 4% Interest on time and Savings Deposits 4% Metropolis, Illinois L. F. Parrish The Leading Undertaker Thira St. Phone 311 Pune ninety-two Cfhe City National bank of metropolis, Illinois With a Capital and Surplus of $130,000 Inuites l]ou QTo start a savings account now, as habits are formed in youth, and every school boy and girl, especially High School pupils, should form the habit of saving, thereby laying the foundation fora college or University education, which, when attained, will enable them to enter the world’s arena with the confidence of a conqueror. Deposit your money in the City National bank Metro Coffee Store Ira Morgan Fresh Roasted Coffee Daily Peanut Butter STAPLE AND FANCY Hot Roasted Peanuts Butter Kissed Popcorn Pure Candies groceries 4th Ferry Sts. Phone Phone 279 Metropolis COMPLIMENTS Qullett’s sch“nq OF FINE CLOTHES Ike ITlizell AND FURNISHINGS for MEN AND BOYS ONLY ninetv-three THE SPHINX Edt Dixie Ice Cream We don 't make all the Ice Cream in Metropolis, hut we do make the Best Banquets, Picnics and Residences Jl Specialty Quality Unexcelled Phone us your orders DIXIE 0REAMERI] R. L. Keeney, Prop. Phone 36 R I Dixie Ice Cream Association OFFICERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joe Dean.......... President Tom Roberts Herschel Devers.. Vice-Pres. Howard Johnson Cecil Weseman Otto Wiederaan. Sec’y-Treas. Edgar Spencer “We don’t eat all the Ice Cream in Metropolis, but ire do eat the Best MOTTO:—“We help those who cannot help themselves.” COLORS:—Orange and Black FLOWKR:—Violet. SLOGAN:—“Eat the Best.” MEMBERS DALE HENDRICKSON LOWELL BROWN RAS. OWENS EDWARD WHYERS JOHN GREEN CHESTER TRIPLETT JOHN GREEN. JR. G. W. MAIN A. J. MORELAND REED LIGGETT T. D. ELLIOTT T. C. SPENCER A. D. HIGGINS WILSON ROSE SILVER KING S. SMITH TEORGE NEFF GEORGE SCHNEEMAN ALVIN LEMLEY KENNETH COMPTON ROSS LATHAM RALPH TUCKER WILL WESEMAN T. A. WEHLEM ROY OAKES Pane nine tv-four THE SPHINX Howell's Uarieti] Store Headquarters for Goldbloom Ice Cream Gjoldbloom Association OFFICERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS President............. Donald Lewis Clyde Kilgore Vice-Prec...........J. E. Thompson Lclr.nd Kidd Secretary .............Lucile Pryor Othel Pryor Treasurer............Robert Norton Elmer Buddenbaum “We Advocate The Best.” M( )TT():—One for all and all for one. C()L()RS:—Gold and Blue. FLOWER:—Dog Fennel. EMBLEMS:—Fiery Freezer and the Dripping ROBERT NORTON DONALD LEWIS LUCILE PRYOR LELAND KIDD MARY PRYOR OTHEL PRYOR ELMER BUDDENBAUM CLYDE KILGORE MEMBERS EVELYN SWEGMAN THELMA LITCHFORD RICHARD LYTTON DORRIS WINTERS MYRTLE PRYOR ALICE WILLIS VIRGINIA KRAPER JAMES THOMPSON PAULINE GOLDEN Cone. JOSEPHINE TINER ALMA FRANKLIN ALVIN VERBARG LYNDEL MIZELL JESSIE DAVIS WADE COLLINS GERTRUDE REW MILTON STARKES ninety-five THE SPHINX E. E. Stephens HARDWARE | THE WINCHESTER STORE ” KT W try to keep everything in the hardware line that everybody wants. ' ' If not in stock we take pleasure in getting it for you. We carry goods of quality and stand back of everything we put out. We thank you for your past patronage and hope to be favored with the same in the future. Agents for Durant and Star Automobiles “Just a Ural Good Car” Our new Show Room and Service Station— West of Store on 6th Street E. C. Artman Lumber Company Manufacturers and IPholesalers of band Sawn Hardwood Lumber Metropolis, Illinois Page ninety-si r Q. D. Zettler, Jr. STAPLE AND FANCY Qroceries Queens Ware, Pottery Ware, Hardware, American Fencing, Field and Garden Seeds. 406 Ferry St. Phone 256 Cohen’s Clothing, Dig Qoods Millinery Shoes Metropolis, - Illinois h HCJriE 281 Prescription Druggists DRUGS KODAKS PAINT STATIONERY SCHOOL BOOKS DRUG SUNDRIES ‘ONLY THE BEET GOES' Phone Main 281 First National Bank Capital Stock, Surplus and Undivided, Profits $185,000.00 The Oldest Bank in Massac County THE SPHINX e ninety-seven jlTHE SPHINX “ Service Above Self” He Profits Most Who Serves Best metropolis (Rotary Club Cummins Rem f Drg Qoods, Shoes and Furnishings Bradley’s Confectionery THE SPHINX TDcH hail £ on The New Things First The Modern One Price Department Store Metropolis, Illinois H. J. IPittman SHELF AND HEAVY Hardware QUEENSWARE AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES Sporting Qoods RADIO AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES ninety-nine THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR THOSE WHO SAID THE ANNUAL WOULDN’T PAY ! Rhodes-bur ford Company QURN1TURE Rugs - Ranges - Stoues Metropolis, Illinois POLL on Jewelry is Like Sterling on Silver metropolis’ Leading Jeu?eler Corner 3rd and Perry TIN qiot insure with the Great Northern Mutual? You get more protection for the amount of money paid—You have better advantage in paying premiums —all in all it’s better and is a home enterprise. Our Representatives Will See You Great Northern mutual Only the 3est SERVED IN Creams and Lunches IDoodard’s Confectionery Roberts - Miller REAL ESTATE Real Estate Bought, Sold and Exchanged INVESTMENTS SECURITIES Walter Roberts Levi C. Miller THE SPHINX To The Class of ’24 IDe thank you for the opportunity giuen us—The priuilege of printing “CThe Sphinx” Here’s best wishes for your success t]5 he (TRepublican rf-[erald i Uan Hooser Brunswick ] Phonographs Has It BRUNSWICK OKEH AND Drugs VAUGHAN RECORDS Q. R. S. ROLLS n Pianos and Players EASY TERMS best Line of Candy in the city H)C: |[cjs!c l) p Metropolis. Illinois 90 one hundred THE SPHINX M. H. S. Alumni Association S If you wish to meet your old classmates to talk over again those happy school days and revive the old M. II. S. spirit in your bones; you wiil join the Alumni Association. 4[ If you wish to engage actively in school affairs after your graduation you will find the opportunity in the Alumni Association. 4[ If you wish to spend an evening of genuine pleasure you will come to the Alumni Association’s Mid-Winter Banquet. if you wish to become a member of this friendly family and enjoy its many privileges you will give your name to, DONALD LEWIS, President. REBECCA ROBY, Secretary Compliments of IDilson Stoue . Mfq. Co. metropolis, Illinois Pane one hundred ttvo THE SPHINX Compliments of J. A. IDeece Manager of Elite and Kozy Theatres The Home of Good Pictures one hundred three ID. T. Liggett n Best Things To Edtl Prompt Service Phone 114 N b. P. Cdbeen, D. C. Palmer Qt actuate Chiropractor Definition The practice of Chiropractic consists of the palpation and adjustments with the hands of the movable segments of the spinal column to normal position for the purpose of releasing the imprisoned impulse. 'HE CRASH cf the lines—the halfback knifes through—the goal posts beckon—but tacklers threaten still That’s the time for interference —for the diving smash that crumples the would-be tackier, and clears the field for the flashing runner with the ball. The stands rock with the shout cfvi ory. Touchdown! Eledion to the annual staff is only reaching the line of scrimmage. Y our task has just begun. Burly fig. ures s:ud the field to trip you, smother you, drag you down. Problems, tangles, discouragements! —but the goal can be reached—if you have good interference. That s our job. You take the ball—we’ll take out the tacklers. And we’ll stay with you till the last white line is crossed and the crowd is hitching your name to a booming skyrocket. 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