Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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SENIOR YEAR BOOK 27 JOSEPH A. GIBE AULT. LAURA J. GIBSON. LAURA J. DENNIS.

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26 SENIOR YEAR ROOK. JOSEPH ALPHONSE GIBE AULT. “His chin hath a little wool, as much as an unripe peach doth wear.” The horizon of Momence, Ill., was brightened by the rising of a new and brilliant “son,” Joseph Alphonse Gibeault, Sept. 6, 1888. Had this son then known, that he was destined to be the President of the class of 1902, no doubt it would have completely shattered his nervous system. Joseph has a reputation, not only as a student, but as an athlete, having won great honor at our annual field meets. The well deserved reputation of the most energetic pupil in the class is due to the fact that he is “always making it interesting” for some one else. ’Tis said that his name is longer than himself, and, owing to his inability to spell it, never, in its entirety, does it appear in print. His favorite song is, “How I like to line up against Kankakee;” his favorite book, “Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush.” Perhaps, some day he will be President of the United States. LAURA JEANNTTE GIBSON. “Appearances deceive.” The earliest chronicles of the doings and sayings of Laura Jeannette Gibson, date back to March 80, 1884. The bloom of youth and the agility of health possessed by Miss Laura, are due to the fact of her beginning life on a farm, where fresh air, vigorous exer¬ cise and early morning calls are never doled out in stinted measure. Her favorite animal is the dog: her favorite song “Forgotten:” her favorite historical character, “Cromwell.” Miss Laura is well informed on current local topics of the day, but her favorite topic is “Boys,” because so “unsusceptible.” Her school life has been full of events too tragical to mention. She hopes some day to be “conductress” of a handcar run by “self will.” LAURA JANE DENNIS. Silence is the best ornament of a woman.” Miss Laura Dennis, otherwise known as “Laura the Silent,” was born about six miles northwest of Momence, June 17, 1884. She joined the class of ’02 in 1900 and is noted for having carried more studies in her senior year than any other member of the class. She has never been in love and never expects to be, as long as she is in her right mind. She holds the honor of being the class poet. All that we know of her, be¬ sides the above, is that she is an exceedingly quiet and reserved young lady. When the din, which she has caused since her arrival on this mundane sphere, shall have ceased, we may be able to collect our thoughts, and state with greater accuracy, the characteristics of Miss Laura.

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SENIOR YEAR ROOK. 29 PARODY. ROMEO AND JULIET. Once the ladies of the High School, Fearing that the youthful smartness, Of their male contemporaries Might destroy their lives completely, Asked them to produce a program, Without help or substitution; Thereby in this great performance, See themselves as others see them. So the girls made out the program, And the boys submitted meekly, Knowing that the least resistance, Would be overcome completely. So with good will they went at it, Worked from morning until night, And with their united efforts, Produced something very bright. Days and weeks went flying quickly, Till at last the hours came round, When excitement reigned among them And the people thronged the streets; Eager to obtain admission. To see the sight so grand. At the time appointed for it, The curtain was uplifted, Then the scene of rarest beauty Met the gaze of the spectators. First a program of rarest music Came to charm the vast assembly. When upon the gorgeous balcony, Juliet appeared before them, Clothed in lobes of purest whiteness; On her face a look of sadness, Till from out the shady orchard, Came a form so young and lovely, Spake to her in accents tender; Told her that he loved her dearly. So their troth of love was plighted. Capulet, the lady’s father, Was opposed to her young suitor, He had promised one, Sir Paris, That his daughter should be given him, In the holy ties of marriage. When her mother had informed her Of her father’s proposition, She refused to listen to- Continued on page 1764.