Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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The Seniors of 1912® BY EFFIE LTJNDSTROM. As I sat one day in quiet. At my home on the Kankakee, The waves began to murmur What the Senior Class would be. At first I was greatly puzzled, To hear the waters talk so free, And finally reached the conclusion That the waves were whispering to me. So I seated myself on the river’s bank. And watched each wave disappear, And murmured the wonderful future Of the Seniors, faint and clear. But this message I could never tell you, Of the fates so great and real, For I promised the waves to keep secret All the wonders they would reveal. But this one little thing I will tell, Of the class The Noble Thirteen, That every one will he famous, Which only remains to be seen. And now if you doubt my story, Try the same for yourself as well, And to you the waters will murmur Of the Class of 1912.

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Senior Class Prophecy, by Ragnhild Jehsen. One day in the year 1920 my interest was aroused by the invention of an instru¬ ment, thru which the object of one’s thought could be seen. The inventor, who was one of the faculty at the college where I was employed as a language teacher, soon gave me an opportunity of using the instrument. As I had always longed to learn the fate of my classmates in Momence High school, I naturally first thought of them when I looked into the instrument; and as soon as the thought entered my mind Momence appeared before me. It is not the same Momence, but a large, prosperous city, where, in one of the High school buildings I see a familiar personage. It is Wayne Allen, the celebrated president of our class, and apparently he has earned his title of professor. A cosy little cottage appears before my vision. On the porch which is overgrown with roses and morning-glories, I see Gladys Zahl busily occupied in embroidering. In an up-to-date studio in New York I see a tall, slender, dark-haired lady giving instruction in painting. I recognize Effie Lundstrom. But what is this tumult? A crowd of people is being dispersed by a police corps whose chief distinguishes himself by his bravery. When the street is cleared I see that the chief is George Bukowsky, and I no longer wonder at his skill, as I know it is inherited. The Chicago Auditorium is crowded, and I discover that the great attraction is the famous musicians, Mary Clark and Harry Seavey. Having vainly looked for Maude Hupp, I at last find her over in Ireland as a lead¬ er of the woman suffrage movement, which has become very popular since the “home rule’ ’ was obtained. Now I see Walter DuBridge who is making his inaugural address as mayor of a wide-awake western city The scene quickly changes to a magnificent residence in sunny Italy. Sauntering along the winding path of the garden is a beautiful lady whom I recognize as Florence West. She is surrounded by a flock of beautiful white birds, which shows that her better-half is still interested in the feathery tribe. Music is heard thru an open window, and seated at the piano is Helen Melby, who is making her home with Florence while studying music under a famous instructor. But what about Jean Bigelow? My anxious gaze reveals a park which is crowded with people. Jean is standing on the platform speaking amidst the cheering of the multitudes. On one of the numerous banners I see the word, “Socalist.” In a peautiful cottage on the Pacific coast I see a person bnsily engaged in writ¬ ing. Now for the first time it dawned on me that the author of the late popular novels written by “Rusty” is my classmate Elwyn Bradley. Just then I was interrupted, but I was satisfied, as I had a glimpse of all the members of my class, and I realized that everyone had lived up to our motto, “Facta mon Yerba. ”

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Commencement Program. Processional Invocation . Music Trio Address Violin Solo Presentation of Diplomas.. Vocal Solo ... Presentation of Class Memorial Acceptance of Class Memorial. Music Benediction Organ Rev. W. G. G. Benway Momence High School Orchestra Mabel Clapsadle ... Helena Hardy Lorene Hill .. Mr. Mathews Aimee Bigelow W. L. Clapsadle, President of Board of Education Gladys Worrel Wayne Allen Frank Connor ...Momence High School Orchestra Rev. J. E. Connor Class Night Program. Music History Poem....... Prophecy Will ... ... ..... Presents.... “Among the Breakers.” David Murry, (Keeper of the Light) Hon. Bruce Hunter Clarence Hunter, (his Ward) Peter Paragraph, (a Newspaper Man).. Larry Devine, (David’s Assistant) Scud, (Hunter’s Colored Servant) ... Minnie Daze, (Hunter’s Niece) Bess Starbright, (Cast up by the Waves) Biddy Bean, (An Irish Girl).. ..... “Mother Carey,” (a Reputed Fortune Teller) High School Orchestra Effie Lundstrom Jean Bigelow Helen Melby Wayne Allen Elwyn Bradley Wayne Allen Anthony Parish George Bukowski .. .... .Joe Fingerhut Elwyn Bradley ... .. Walter DuBridge Florence West Mary Clark Maude Hupp ... Jean Bigelow