Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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SOPHOMORE CLASS SECOND ROW—Hazel Taylor, Marie Seavcy, Martha S earls, Mildred Storrs, Elva Turrell, Florence Bright, Viola Dufrain. THIRD ROW—Leora Bishop, Clara Dixon, Gladys Jackson, Alta Carse, Ethel Clark, Irene Lunt, Dorothy Styles, FOURTH ROW—Gerald Manzer, Paul Nelson, Fay Ault, Glenn Clark, Harding Fedde.

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ISA. . I —l . 9 14 - Sophomore Class Roll. OFFICERS. Glenn Clark, Dorothy Styles, Gladys Jackson, Martha Searls, President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Leora Bishop Florence Bright Alta Carse Clara Dixon Viola DuFrain Elva Turrell MEMBERS. Gladys Jackson Irene Lunt Martha Searls Dorothy Styles Hazel Taylor Marie Seavey Mildred Storrs Colors—Old Rose and Ivory. Flower—Lily of the Valley Motto—Strive Ever to Improve Yours.

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Sophomore Class Prophecy. Ity GEItALD MANZER. NE day as I was going to my residence on Pine street, New York, I chanced to see a very tall gentleman laboring over a foot-pump. As I came nearer to him, he looked up and I recognized it to be Fred Melby and his Ford. After a hearty hand-shake I asked him what he was doing in New York. He informed me that he had secured a position as agent for the above company and he was now to tour Europe in his Ford. I asked him to dine with me, but he said he didn’t have time. I ac¬ companied him to the dock and asked him what had be¬ come of the Class of ’16. Fred was able to give all the needed information. Fay Ault was at the head of the Ag¬ ricultural School of Illinois. Joe Fingerhut had succeed¬ ed his father in business on Range street, in Momence, and was now competing in the latest styles in tailoring. Hazel Taylor had become an author and had already fin¬ ished several books, which had been published. Mildred Storrs had become head nurse in the Cook County hos¬ pital. Viola DuFrain was the first woman police of Mo¬ mence, and was filling her office very nicely. Leora Bish¬ op was teaching advanced Latin to post-graduates in the High school. Paul Nelson had entered the “ring” and had received the championship of Illinois. Clara Dixon was playing the part of “Ophelia” in Hamlet, now being- played in one of New York’s newest theatres. Glenn Clark had just completed a new Geometry book, and had proved several new propositions which were to be used in the new High school. Irene Lunt and Alta Carse had bought out Lanoue’s barbershop and were making a for¬ tune, as lady barbers had become very popular. William Clapsadle had taken up “ministry” and could be heard every Sunday in the First Baptist church delivering one of his wonderful sermons to his immense congregation. Dorothy Styles had taken up the study of English and had become the English instructor. Florence Bright, Elva Turrell and Marie Seavey had put up a new theatre and were making a fortune in the moving picture business, as Florence sold the tickets, Elva operated the machine, while Marie filled the hearts of the crowd with her music. Lyle Brown had proved herself well equal to Jane Ad- dams. As for Harding Fedde, we all knew he would make something great. He became an architect and was build¬ ing up-to-date school buildings in all parts of the United States. Then Fred looked at his watch. It was almost time for the boat to leave, and I then asked him about Martha Searls. “Oh yes,” he replied, “she is going to meet me at Liverpool and tour Europe with me.” After saying good-bye, he soon disappeared in the crowd on deck.