Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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JUNIOR Oratorical Contest. By Lottie Hess. The Sixth Annual Oratorical Contest of the Momence High School was held in the Methodist church, Thursday evening, April 19. The church was filled to its utmost capacity, several coming from Kankakee and St. Anne. The evening program was opened with a song by the High School Glee Clubs, after which the orators, five in number, took their places on the platform and each in turn delivered his oration. They showed deep thought and careful preparation. After much deliberation and close marking, the judges decided that Contestant No. 3 should be the holder of the cup for the coming year. There were three tied for second place. The Girls’ Glee Club then sang a selection, after which the nine declaimers took their places on the stage. Never before in the history of the Momence High School were there so many contestants. This shows an increased in¬ terest in these annual contests. Each of the declaimers held the audience with such intense interest that none no¬ ticed the lateness of the hour. After a song by the Glee Clubs, came the decision of the judges which they found very difficult to make as the markings were so close. Contestant No. 6 was decided on as first, with No. 3 second. The program was as follows: BOOK Music by the High School Glee Clubs from 7 to 7,30 p. m. ORATIONS. 1. “War, a Factor in Our Civilization,” Irene Buckner 2. “A Misjudged Patriot,” Serina Johnson 3. “Hypatia,” Clennie Little 4. “Columbia’s Bravest Knight,” Frank Cleary 5. “Benefits of Athletics,” Harry Hoag Music—Girls’ Glee Club. DECLAMATIONS. 1 . 2 . 3. 4. 5. 6 . 7. 8 . 9. “Midnight in London,” “Ursus and Auroclis,” “The Victor of Marengo,” “The Deathbed of Benedict Arnold,”. Music—High School Boys’ Glee Club, “Grandeur of Nations,” “Tobe’s Monument,” “Lasca,” “Conner,” “The Bible Legend of Wissahikon,”.. Music—Glee Clubs. Decision of Judges. Carrie Hanson .Minnie Wilmot Leon Selby Will Parish Lucille Sharpe Margaret Nelson ...Lenore Halpin Nellie Loghry Hazel Dubridge

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JUNIOR Speech Presenting Class Memorial [By President of Senior Class, Frank Cleary.] The index of learning which is to stand as a lasting memorial of the class of 1906, is a true model of its giv¬ ers. Shining with a lustre most radiant it is, as it were, a facsimile of the brilliance rising from its most honor¬ able bestowers. The rays from its inner, as well as from its outer appearance, are the source of much attraction, which seems to be so marked that in some cases its mag¬ netic rays attract two objects almost at the same moment. Surely there must be something very attractive about this cabinet. It is, as it were, a great book wherein is found the key by which knowledge is opened to the mind. Could a more fitting memorial than this be selected? It is yet to be surpassed. What would the library be without it? In fact, what is any book without its index? It is impos¬ sible to foretell the fate of our library, without its presence. With its coming a new start is given to the library, and as massive structures require firm foundations, this index is well fitted to fulfill its purpose. In future years, when the library has reached the point which requires a new structure for its countless volumes, its fame may be well traced back to the ever increasing importance of the index cabinet. Thus it well fulfills our class motto: “If you seek our monument, look around you.” BOOK. ITcisse Ball The Momence High School Base Ball Team was de¬ feated by the Kankakee High School Team in a ten-inning game Saturday, May 12. The game was the first of the season and it was played at Momence. It was an inter¬ esting game from start to finish. Kankakee scored two runs on errors in the first inning and another run later on. Momence only got one score during the first part of the game, but in the seventh inning Momence got three runs, making the score four to three in favor of Momence. In the ninth inning Kankakee tied the score and in the tenth inning won the game by scoring a run, making the result five to four in Kankakee’s favor. The fact that the Momence team had new uniforms did not hinder them from playing a good game. The small crowd attending the game, and the errors were partly accounted for by the strong, irritating wind, southwestward, that blew all day Saturday. The batteries were: Pottenger and Smith for Kanka¬ kee; DuFrain and Bukowski for Momence. F. D., ’07.

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JUNIOR Local AtHletic IVleet of WL. H. April 24 was the date set for the local Athletic Meet of the Momence High School. The Blacks and Yellows were to be matched against each other, but in a different way than before. This time strength, skill, and endur¬ ance were to be tested in the events scheduled. Will Durham was chosen leader of the Yellows and Richard Nichols of the Blacks. On Tuesday, the day of the meet, enthusiasm waxed strong and colors were flying from nearly every one. In fact, a large black rag was floating from the flag pole, being placed there by an enthusiastic eighth grader. Nichols surprised himself in the high jump and it was hard for Will Durham to believe that he made 18 ft. 1 in. in the running broad. The wea ther being fine, the events went off smoothly and some promising records were made. On account of the events being so long, a part of the contest was post¬ poned until the next night. The first night the score went in favor of the Yellows, but when the meet was finished the next night, the Blacks were victors by three points. Harry Hoag, Editor on Athletics. BOOK. Acceptance Speech. “Toiling, rejoicing, sorrowing, Onward thru life they go; Each morning sees some task begun, Each evening sees its close; Something attempted, something done, They earned a night’s repose.” This class, on being freed from the eares of this school, now wish to express their esteem and regards to the school by the generous gift of this “Index Cabinet.’’ As was the case last year, the memorial of the class has re¬ ceived a nickname fro m some of the witty pupils. Last year, when the electric clock, which has been a great im¬ provement in the High School, was presented, it received the name of the “Baking Powder Clock.” But now that name is nearly forgotten. In the same way the Index Cabinet has already been called the “Medicine Cabinet.” To me it is a source of great pleasure to be made the mouthpiece of the school on this occasion. In the name of the Momence High School, I accept this serviceable present of the class of ’06. Frank DuFraine. Student, reading Virgil.—“Three times I strove to cast my arms about her neck, and—that’s as far as I got, pro¬ fessor.” Prof.—“Well, Mr. Blank, I think that was quite far enough.”