Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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JUNIOR YEAR BOOK. I HE YEAR BOOK CONTEST AND BANQUET. On February 13, 1905, the Year Book contest began, which proved to be the most exciting and most successful ‘■oiliest ever held in the Momence High School. The school had previously been equally divided with Kloye Brown and Mamie Halpin as leaders. On the even¬ ing of February 13, the leaders gave subscription blanks to each of their helpers, and there was a rush from the build¬ ing immediately, as most of the pupils realized that those who reached town first would receive the largest number of subscriptions. On the next morning the report was in favor of the II alpin’s” 45 to 69, but the following morning the “Browns” were ahead and continued so throughout the remainder of I lie contest. On February 28, when the last report was made, Miss Brown’s side had sold 265 copies of the Year Hook and Miss Halpin’s 205. Thus it was decreed that the I falpin’s” must give the banquet. Although these people do not understand how to sell Year Books successfully, they do know what is good to eat and how to entertain, so on March 4, they worked indus- Iriously, turning the laboratory into a dining room and providing the “feast.” The Philomathian Hall was used for games and an entertainment given by the victorious side, much to their surprise. In this program the boys’ quartet shone brightly, and Prof. Steagall proved that he is a “great elocutionist” by reciting “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” under Mr Selby ' s dictation. “Trading was the principal game of the evening- and caused much merriment as the articles traded were useless being, tacks, faded flowers, toothpicks, hairpins, etc. After the program, the company were all invited to (lie “dining room” where they were served loan excellent three, course supper. The captain of the victorious division acted as toast-mistress, and filled her position in a creditable man¬ ner. The following toasts were given: Paradise,---. .. Paul Hanson The “Halpins”—This Our First, .. RiflX VANE The “Browns”—How We Won, Dumpin ' Ralston The Score,...... Lbon SELBY The Freshmen, .... Flake PoRTBK The Juniors, . FltANX CLBARY Fudges, such as Uncle Sam delivers, Mu. STEAGALL Biology Lunches, Jay Garrett My First Elocution Lesson, Ray Dennis Troubles of an Athlete, LEVI Haslett Shortly after eleven o’clock the crowd adjourned, well satisfied with the success of the evening. “How’s your little boy getting along in school?” asked Mrs. Jobkins’ afternoon caller. “Oh, fine. He’s getting so he corrects my grammar before company.”

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JUNIOR YEAR BOOK. 4 HISTORY OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS BY HAZEL THURBER. Last year after the stars began to shine, a great mark in our history was made by having the least number of tardy marks of any room in the school. Having had such a nice start, our stars shine brightly almost all the time. Knowing that we were soon to begin our career as High School students, our teacher gave us the best advice, which we have carried with us since that time, and found it a very great help. We are noted for our learning, and often surprise the Sopho¬ mores, Juniors, and even the Seniors, by our knowledge. We cannot boast of knowing everything, but one would think Gertrude Nelson a Senior. She has Latin so well learned that she can hardly refrain from speaking it in the Algebra class. To see Harry Ex¬ line’s drawings, and Mattie Stetson’s paintings, one would exclaim, “To what a wonderful class they must belong!” Lucile Paradis’ and Minnie Wilmot’s music is so thrilling that people listen with open mouths and wonder if the music is really made by them. Jamie Ryan is almost out of sight, but his wonderful orating has won him great popularity in other towns as well as Momence. With James Crosby, our philosopher; Margaret Nelson, our poet¬ ess; Frank Weaver, our athlete, and Josephine Tiffany, our violin¬ ist, and many other gifted members, the future has great things in store for us. Thinking of the many things we have accomplished in the past, what will we be when we are Seniors? After the first semester examinations the number of our class increased from thirty-five to forty-three. It is evident that some members of the eighth grade thought we were a pretty good look¬ ing crowd or they would not have joined our class. Our several orators are continually practicing, and sometimes find themselves orating in school time, on which occasions they visit Mr. Selby’s office, and find it to be a most excellent place for practicing such work. We have not accomplished all these things by wishing we could, but have devoted a great amount of time, thought, and real hard study. Now, some people think we are green, but we don’t wear our best clothes every day, or they would soon become quite common. CLASS HISTORY OR THE JUNIORS CLASS COLORS:—Purple and White. CLASS FLOWER:—Violets. CLASS MOTTO:—If you seek our monument look around you. YELL ' Join the Class of Naughty Six, If you would cross the River Styx. Of all the stars, the evening star is the brightest; so of all the classes, the class of ’08 outshines all others in brilliancy. Boasting has never been our plan, but the other classes cannot help but marvel at our greatness, and worship us from afar. In the present we are only recognized in our own community, but in the future the greatness of our mathematicians, elocution¬ ists, musicians, naturalists, and modern Caesars will be known throughout the world. In beauty, we rival Venus; in strength, Hercules; in persever¬ ance, Ares, and in invention, Hermes. Some persons say that thirteen is an unlucky number, but there are thirteen of us, and where can you find a more lucky class? Our teachers laugh at our wit, marvel at our knowledge, and become grave when we make mistakes, as ’tis seldom we are ever in error. “This is the noblest class of them all, All the classes save only they Did what they did for the sake of gaining credits. They only in a general honest thought And common good to all, Accepted them. Their life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in them, That nature might stand up And say to all the world, This is THE class.”

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J U N I () It YEAR BOO K GRADUATING EXERCISES . PROGRAMME THEME:—“THE BUILDING OF A NATION. “Thou, too, sail on, O, Ship of State! Sail on, O Union, strong and great.” MARCH Bessie Bennett INVOCATION Rev. T. C. Eglin MUSIC High School. “THE WORLD IS ROUND” S. J. Garrett “ Thus the perseverance of one man and the enterprise of one woman triumphed over the ignorance and bigotry of the age.” “ DRIVEN FROM HOME ” Virginia C. Tabler “ The breaking waves dashed high On a stern and rockbound coast.” MUSIC H. S. GrRLs’ Glee Club “ IN UNITY THERE IS STRENGTH.” Georgia Bennett “ For freedom’s battle once begun, Bequeathed by bleeding sire to son, Tho’ baffled oft is ever won. “ THE STRUGGLE ” Jessie M. Garrett “ Gentlemen, we have debated and hesitated long enough. The time has come to act.” VIOLIN SOLO Josephine Tiffany “ TH E GREAT CRISIS ” Lola M. Vane “ Six score and nine years ago our fathers brought forth on this con¬ tinent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” “ OUR MARTYRED HEROES ” Stella M. Dwyer “ Tlieir’s was the mighty work that seers foretold; They know not half their glorious toil has won; For this is Heaven’s same battle—joined of old, When Athens fought for us at Marathon.” VOCAL SOLO Lola M. Vane “ PURPOSE ” Hallie Selby “ Endurance is the crowning quality, and patience all the passion of great hearts.” PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS W. L. Clapsadle, Pres, of Bd. of Ed MUSIC High School Girls’ Glee Club PRESENTATION OF CLASS MEMORIAL Lola M. Vane ACCEPTANCE OF CLASS MEMORIAL Frank Cleary, ’06