Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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THE JUNIOR YEAR BOOK LOCAL ORATORICAL CONTEST. The annual Oratorical Contest was held at the M. E. Church, March 18th, to select the contestants to the county oratorical contest. The program opened with a prayer by the Rev. J. E. Connor, followed by a song entitled, “The Revel of the Leaves,” by our excellent glee club, under the direc¬ tion of Prof. McClintock. The first oration was given by Ivan Crosby, subject, “Success.” He considered dollars not so important as building character. His oration showed much pains¬ taking thought and study, and was well delivered. George Grabe delivered the winning oration on the subject, “The People’s Desire—The Nation’s Need.” The orator argued for a tariff commission and was se¬ lected to represent the high school at the county con¬ test, May 13th. John Stratton gave the oration that won the second place, being only a shade in his grade below the first. His subject was, “This is the Hour; Where is the Man.” He is certainly a good orator.. The first, declamation was given in a very splendid manner by Miss Jean Bigelow, entitled, “The Lost M ord. It was a good story, well told, and won the. second place. Miss Lavina Prairie gave the story of ‘ ‘ The White Swan in a very good voice and manner, shoAving great improvement in her delivery. 1 he last, and winning declamation, Avas given by Miss Marie Jackson. ( A delightful story of old time chiv- alry, and captured the audience as Avell as the decision ' of the judges. She represented the high school at the county contest, May 13th. The judges were: Prof. Shirk of the Grand Prairie Seminary, Onarga; Superintendent, J. H. Whitton of Onarga public schools; Prof. J. IT. Boyer, of the Chica¬ go Heights ToAvnship High School. Page Number 9 THE YEAR BOOK BANQUET . The annual Year Book Contest opened the morningofi February 2, 1910. The Blues were led by Lester Polk, and the Maroons by Ethel Dwyer. The contest was pretty close, the Maroons being in the lead until the lasli day. The contest closed at 5 o’clock, February 14, the Blues Avinning by 16. The banquet, which was given by the losers, Avas held in the banquet hall of the Baptist church, Mar 3. No out¬ siders were admitted, to the banquet, it being a High school affair. Carrie Bigelow, as Ruth, led Mr. Mc¬ Clintock as Jacob, a merry chase. Miss Webb as a spelling teacher drilled the Freshmen in that art, but soon gave up the position as it Avas too tiring. Cards which were cut in all shapes were passed among the the guests and the boys and girls matched them and in this Avay obtained a partner for the banquet AAdiich folloAved Menu Pickles SandAidches Cake Veroniques Filipinos Coffee Ice Cream Toasts were responded to by Mr. McClintock, Miss AA ebb, Miss Campbell, Miss Graham, and Messrs. Lester Polk and George Grabe. At 10:30 Mr. McClintock dismissed the guests.

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JEAN GEORGE GRABE BIGELOW IVAN CROSBY MARIE JACKSON LA VINA PRAIRIE JOHN STRATTON

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Page Number 10 THE JUNIOR YEAR BOOK Senior Class Prophesy Last night was one of those nights in April that do not correspond to the rest of the month. As I stood at the window gazing at the large, white flakes settling slowly down, I was reminded of another day, twenty years ago, when I stood in a similar position. At that time the class of ’10 were still seniors in the high school and had not yet had an opportunity to show the kind of material they were made of. The similarity of the days was sufficient to call up in my mind several visions of the different members of the class. One of the best furnished offices on State Street, Chi¬ cago, is that occupied by the legal firm of John Stratton Company, which now represents the C. E. I., I. C. and several other important railroads. John has suc¬ ceeded well in his chosen profession, and now finds it easier to .make money than it was to spend it while in high school and college The young lady who formerly was known as Beatrice Barsalou, is now a popular society queen and it is also stated that one of the richest lawyers in the city of Chi¬ cago, always finds his supper ready when he comes home from work. Two other very strong members of the class, Mar¬ garet Cleary and Kathryn Halpin, have turned their attention to the situation of the government in Ireland, and by their united exertions have at last obtained home rule for Ireland. Kathryn is now the Princess Brabioschowski, and it is rumored that to remedy the misgoverned condition of Russia is to he her next ob¬ ject. Louise Astle and Irene Garrett have been traveling over the whole country in the interest of universal suf¬ frage, and have the satisfaction of knowing that, as the result of their lectures, every state in the United States now allows women to vote. Mabel Snow is now principal of the Momence High School with special charge of the Latin department. George Grabe took up the legal profession, but some time ago abandoned his legal duties to head a reform movement. In his enthusiastic campaigns he has been ably assisted by Harold Nelson, who was previous¬ ly promoted from the editorship of theMomence Prog¬ ress to the control of the Chicago Record-Herald. Cecil Sherwood, after his graduation from the Mo¬ mence High School, was elected to the place recently vacated bv Joseph Cannon, and is spoken of as a strong candidate for president at the next election. Howard Walker has distinguished himself in the re¬ cent war with Japan, by inventing a new form of mon¬ oplane. A fleet of these ships invaded Japan, com¬ manded by Lester Polk, who showed some of the same ability for organization with which he managed the 1909 foot-ball team. Of course the result was never for a moment doubtful. Immediate demands for peace came from Japan. Marie Jackson and Catharine Mazur have founded a young ladies Seminary, in which Marie teaches elocu¬ tion and Catharine, music. Eva Lilly and Beulah Cremer have secured positions in the Emergency Hospital in Kankakee. Mary Law is still Mary Law, and resides southwest of town. Grace Porter and Irma Gordinier have both succeed¬ ed in finding the right man and have settled down to the lives of prosperous farmers’ wives. Clifford Connor has recently accepted a position as