Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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Zo the Seniors, When you see the grand old Seniors Gaily passing down the line, Don’t you feel the least bit envious Of their shining light divine ? Don’t you wish that you were with them? Gaily treading on the heads Of the low-down underclassmen, Striving for their sixteen “ creds.” See their chests puffed way out yonder, And their smile of triumph wide, As they gaily mount the platform Never bowing to the tide, Hear their chuckles and their laughter, Heavens don’t it make you mad ? How you’d like to jump among them, Bang their heads and make them sad. But before you pass to rashness, And commit a deadly sin, Stop, consider, think upon it, Don’t give ’way to every whim, They are going forth to battle, Thinking that they know it all; Recollect that true old saying, “Pride is greatest ’fore a fall.” While their heads are swelled to bursting, Just apply that golden rule ; If they have acquired all knowledge, Why do seniors go to school ? Why to study and to argue Causing sorrow, aches and pain, When they might be famous, glorious, Honored far and wide their name. But I’m sure I know the reason, For altho they surely beam In the light of their greater prestige, Things are not what they seem When they’re really up against it, They will lose their golden hue And not look like rosy sunset, But like early morning dew. But enough of such reflections, Cast away your vain regret. Hurry up, you freshie, And you’ll get there yet. Every one must be a senior If from high school he would pass. So don’t look with criticism On the lofty Senior Class. —J. Raymond Crowley,

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the Senior Class Poem As in some future years unseen I look for the members of the class of ’13, The task takes me to the end of the earth, To find where the class has spread its worth. The first one I find is Ethel Bradley, Who has surprised her friends, tho not badly, For she has settled down to the quiet life Of a bright and prosperous young farmer’s wife. At this time the world has just begun To notice Clark Howk the printer’s son. For he was sent to China as Ambassador, And has kept China and America from war. Mabel Clapsdale we must not forget, Is in England studying to be a suffragette, And ere long I’m sure will show the world, What rights the women here should hold. Earl Todd I find is a soldier now, Who was mixed up last week in a Panama row, But safe and sound he came out of the fight Like all brave soldiers, who do just right. Amanda Johnson, who always did good Whenever she had a chance and could, Has gone to India with a missionary band To help convert the heathen land. Charles Tuttle I hear has gone to sea And is now Captain of the ship “Brigadee,” Which is running between New York and Japan Carrying a cargo and what passengers it can. As I expected some years ago, Nora went to the land of snow. Her ambitions were so from the depth of her soul That I am glad to hear that she reached her goal. Ruby Tuttle, I remember cultivated her voice, And took stage singing as her choice Now she brings the audience to hearty cheers Or fills their eyes with briny tears. When I see that the poster on my right, Says “ Dodd’s Orchestra plays here tonight,” I know Oscar Hanson and his band Will play some music that will be grand. And there was Dolly, a bright young lass, Who was also a member of this illustrious class, And the world far and wide will hear of her yet For she has entered the portals of the Suffragette. Anthony Parish has become a politician, And is now seeking to gain admission Into the ranks of the United States Senate, And at the next election he surely will get it. As for the author, he dosen’t make rhyme, This piece was written for mere pastime, But he lives in peace for you see his name Has not spread over the world in fame. L. Gordinier, ’13.

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Womence fiigb School Census Name. Age. Appearance Noted For. Disposition Nick Name. Wants To Be. Destiny. Basil Deardurff Uncertain Meek ? Stories Nix “ Duxes ” Fireman Janitor Flor’nce Smith Won’t Tell Fussed Size Pleasing “ Goog ” Senior Heart Breaker Earl Todd Great Funny 15 Minutes Kidder “ Shanty ” Married Photographer Bertha Neihaus Two Oh My! Color Childish “ Bertie ” Sophomore Guess Oscar Hansen Enough Pomp Blowing All There “ Dod” A Dancer Bachelor M. Clapsdle Sweet Sixteen Thin Voice Fusser “ Mibbs ” In No. T. I. ? Clara Dixon Different Various Eyes Pretty Good “ Biscuits ” Actress Don’t Know Glenn Clark Can’t Tell Light Headed Hair Comb Don’t Know “ Pants ” Man Pony Farm Viv’n Edwards Three Cents Flirting Fresh “ Slivers ” Lover Dispenser H. Cromwell Different Little Pony “ Curls” - “ Dude ” Clerk Supe Gerald Manzer Enough Herculean Absence Uncertain “ Moxy ” Minister K. K. K. Elmer Bielfeldt Depends Stunning Size Gustly “ Fat” Violinist Bachelor Leo Boukowski ? Cute Strength Fiery “ Rats ” Athlete Pool Room James Kirby So-So Undersize Buns Shy “ Slim” Junior Janitor Anth’ny Parish Votes E. F. Kersall, II Pool Shark Backward “Hans” Shark M.H.S. Forever Joe Fingerhut Yes Flashy Wind Bashful “ Finger ” Athlete Bouncer Bessie Brassard X Light Smile All There “ Watso ” Actress School Teacher