Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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RAYMOND DENNIS. IRENE BUCKNER. WILL HANSON. SOPHOMORE CLASS. FLOY BROWN. FRED MORSE. SERINA JOHNSON. LUCILE FISH. EMMA PITTMAN. MAMIE HALPIN. MARGURITE DURHAM. PORCH KELSEY, MAMIE STORES. FRANK CLEARY. CLENNIE LITTLE. DELBERT RALSTON

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JUNIOR Sophomore Class 2Kistory. Serina Johnson and Mamie Storrs. Our class has decreased greatly in numbers during the past year, but nevertheless our good standing has been kept up. We have two new. numbers—Clennie Little and Raymond Dennis, both of whom come some distance to join us, so it must be we still have something of a reputa¬ tion in the county. We have waded through the difficulties of geometry, and can easily master anything in the line of triangles, circles, and even limits. Since the Latin language has come un¬ der our control, we feel that we could converse freely with any of the great men of Rome whose lives we have studied in Ancient History. Though it seems a long time since we began the mastery of these studies, still it cannot be that our struggles are all for nothing, forwehave certainly gained in wisdom and strength of character. And surely we have had our share of honor and are envied by all the other classes. In the Oratorical contest of last year, one of our members won second prize, which was more than any ordinary Freshman could do. You may think that we are boasting, but we surely have a right to do so, for are we not upheld by the noblest of colors, the royal pur¬ ple and white? Taken altogether, our life as a Sophomore class has been a happy one, our only great Borrow being the illness of our classmate, Clara Dickey. So we are going along, fewer in number than last year, but stronger in purpose, and just look out for us—we are sure to be heard from. BOOK. junior Hallowe ' en Program. On the 31st of October, the Juniors gave a Hallowe’en entertainment in Philomathian Hall. A fierce-eyed Jack o’ Lantern greeted the people as they came up the steps to the 1st floor. On the first and second landings, “ghosts,” who wierdly pointed the way to the place of entertainment, were stationed. Above, all was light and life. The stage and chandeliers were artis¬ tically decorated in black and old gold, the class colors. Jack o’ Lanterns served as footlights. The program given was as follows: Piano Solo - - .... Virgie Tabler Recitation - - - - - - - Hallie Selby Oration by the “Ghost of Edmund Burke.” Class Song. Pantomine—“Blue Beard.” After the Program the crowd adjourned to the “Picture Gallery” and “Library,” where many wonderful things were to be seen. Souvenirs were given to ea!ch person visiting the “Side Show.” Another feature of interest was the Siberian Palmist, who told fortunes for the small sum of three cents. The Juniors had on hand some popcorn ' and their fam¬ ous fudge, which sold so well that, when counted, the pro¬ fits of the evening were found to be $1 1.25. The crowd dispersed about 10 p. m., and went home wishing that the Juniors would give a Hallowe ' en Enter¬ tainment every week.

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•JUNIOR YEAR BOOK Calendar of Events. 1903-1904. Sept. 7. Sept. 9. Sept. 10. Sept. 16, Oct. 9. Oct. 13. Oct. 19. Oct. 24. ' Oct. 31. Nov. 4. Nov. 24. Nov. 26. Dec. 1. Dec. 3. Dec. 7. Dec. 8. Dec. 9. Dec. 10. Dec. 11. Dec. 15. Dec. 22. Dec. 24, Jan’y. 4. Jan. 19. Jan. 22. Trials begin. Advice from Prof. Selby. “Silas” entertains the South Room. Juniors begin work on the Year Book. Literary Society divided into the Odds and Evens, “Silas” continues entertaining. In Physics:—If you went north to get to Chica go, how would you go to get back? Foot Ball Game. Junior Hallowe’en Program. Miss Foster gets “ ‘Tail’ of a Kangaroo.” High School organ arrives. Turkey and—a Football Game. Prof. Selby forgets his necktie. Frank Vanln- wagen forgets his handkerchief. Vaccination “All the go.” Senior Class meeting. Attendance 19-5! Miss Foster restores peace between “Silas” and “Reggie.” • “Silas” entertains again. Senior Class meeting. Attendance 19-0!! “Silas” gets E (?) in deportment for entertain¬ ing the South Room. Dr. Claude Shronts visits his father)?). Juniors get their Class Pins!!!! Vacation. Trials re-commence. Dr.- Claude Shronts visits his father(?). “Flower Queen” Cantata. Jan. 28-29. “Ye angels and ministers of grace defend (Exams are held). Jan. 28. Prof, sends Lola V. some chewing gum. Feb. 9. Dr. Shronts entertains his son(?). Mar. 6. Music box day in the Freshman Class. Mar. 8. “Garrett, Only Boy,” enjoys a runaway. Mar. 18. Year Book Contest closes. April 7. High School Entertainment. Apr. ii. To a mouse. Wee, sleeket, cow’rin’ tirn’rous beastie, Apr. 16. Apr. 23. May 3. May 20. June 10. O, what a panic’s in thy breastie! Thou need na start awa sae hasty Wi’ bickering brattle! I wad be laith to run and chase thee Wi’ murd’ring prattle! For further information—ask Stella. Dr. Claude visits his father(?). Year Book banquet. Oratorical Contest. County Athletic and Oratorical Contests. School closes. Boyabus kissibus sweet girlorum, Girlabus likebus, wante someorum, Papsibus hearibus kissi someorum, Kickabus boyabus outi the dorurn; Darkibus nightibus, no moonlightibus, Chinibus gatebus, breechibustorum.— Ex.