Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1916 volume:

i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiihiiii iiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiin | MOMENCE HIGH SCHOOL | ... 1916 Mlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll.1111111111.11111111.Illllllllllllllllllllllll .. . .1.ill.HU. mill.||i DEDICATION TO ALL. ALUMNI, PAST EDITORS AND MANAGERS AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE HELPED TO MAKE THE YEAR BOOK WHAT IT IS TODAY; WE, THE CLASS OF 1917, DEDICATE THIS BOOK. PA(iK T1111 ME New Central Building PAGE FOUR Greeting and jflT IS, of course, a difficult matter to say much in few words, and yet with the greatest oratorical effect pos¬ sible. But I wish you to understand if a complete or semi¬ darkness has surrounded you heretofore, just what a publi¬ cation of this sort has been, is, and will be to Momence High School. Naturally, as all our predecessors, we consider this the ‘par excellence 7 of annuals. Perhaps there has been better —and if the work is continued this one will surely be sur¬ passed. We find the Year Book being born in 1901 as a Senior product. The present copy, then, makes the periodical sixteen years of age—the average for the Junior Class. Some wit has remarked that, being in the adolescent stage, the volume must be at its languorous point. This cannot be true, for is not adolescence stronger than childhood? The Seniors published the book for two years. These earlier attempts - while rather dull to the average student of today, are of great literary merit, considering the fact that precedent was nil. From then on the Juniors handled the work. Many changes have taken place, and each year some good phase is established. With so many years of thought behind us, who can ex¬ pect the 1916 book to fall below standard? Momence seems to be coming into her heritage in Athlet¬ ics, and her curriculum broadens each year. And why not in her English courses? As co-ordinators the Literary Soci¬ eties have not fulfilled their purpose. But, with more Introduction. efficient management, and an inclination to regard English work at least of equal value with the other courses, they are sure to be deciding factors. Too little attention is paid to journalism—in it 7 s broadest sense. Many of our scholars expect to attend college and teach. They will find the lat¬ ter requires a knowledge of English beyond that of all other studies combined. If space permitted, many of the evils might be analyzed, but with this key you may easily open the door to a realm of educational possibilities hitherto un¬ known—or at least looked at from a Pisgah. It has been suggested that a Year Book is a Chronicle and might be published under that name. It is, of course, a recording sheet of the year 7 s events in scholastic circles, but it is something more than that. The Year Book shows you the true strata on which the High School life rests—it 7 s comedy, social affairs, athletics, problems and productions. The Year Book as an educational factor cannot be considered too highly. Paraphrasing Long, we may say--Judge a High School by it 7 s literature! So, reader, when you lay this book down, kindly overlook the many errors and remember that it is one step nearer to the never reachedgoal—perfection. Let us join together in the wish to continue the Momence High School Year Book. It must go on and on until none will be it 7 s peer. The Staff wishes again to thank you all for your loyal interest, and may it never die! STAFF OF 1916. Hoari nf lEiiuratum I)R. A. BURTT, Presideni MsmbtvB C. L, TABLER, ai rv I - .1- (jleaa y, Charles Mrs. Paul BiiMantelle, B- Astle, 1- E. Ilsirdy Mrs. W. A. Bureh. 3 Farultg T. R. JOHNSTON, Superintendent ijtyh S rtuuil 7“. ?. JOHNSTON, Manual Training and American History. E. E. WHEELER, ( Principal ) Mathematics and Physics. HELEN VARNER STALLINGS, English. MARGARET MERWIN, Latin and German. ESTELLA SHELDON, Science and 8th Grade. MYRTLE MARIE HJERTSTEDT, Domestic Science and 7th Grade. ROSA GRAHAM . CLARE TERRY Commercial Work and History 53 tit Central IBntlbtttg. LUCY RUSSELL, 1st Grade. ANTIONETTE SMITH , 2nd Grade. EVA LILLY , 4th Grade. MRS. AGNES CHRISTENSEN , 6th Grade. RUTH CAMPBELL , sf Grade. JENNIE CLEARY , 3rd Grade. BELLE RICE , 5? z Grade. F. GERTRUDE HOLMES , 5th and 6th Grades. ELIZABETH CLEARY , Assistant 8th Grade. ZEN AID A ZAHL, Secretary. ICnraute EVELYN HOLMES, 1st and 2nd Grades. LOUISE LEUTBECHER , aw Grades. PAGE SIX Some Short Biographies of the High School Teachers. PROFESSOR T. R. JOHNSTON is an alumnus of Evanston “Prep” Academy and North Western University He has done post graduate work at the University of Chicago, and completed a year’s course in the Northwestern University Law School. He taught three years in the Milan, Illinois, schools, was Principal of Rochelle High School four years, and has just finished his second year in M. H. S. This year he has taught American History, Civics and Manual Training. We hope that the time will come when a Superintendent may be allowed to carry only that work and not be expected to teach classes. Theme -A thousand serfs I hold beneath my sway — (I have a rebel in my office every day!) PROFESSOR WHEELER is a graduate of Lexington High School and Shurtleff College. He has been with us for three years, teaching Mathematics. Besides his regular duties as principal, he has coached the Basket-ball teams. This year he was married and established a home in Momence. Theme—No more I 7 11 go to Fori du Lac, I went one day and brought “It” back! MISS STALLINGS has been with us for two years. She has her A. B. from Shurtleff. She has taught English exclusively this year, enabling her to make great progress in her chosen subject. She has assisted in all social affairs, directed the operetta, and is sponsor of the Glee Club. Theme—Hark! Don’t you hear the missionary’s call? ’Tis the sound of a bugle, far over China’s wall. MISS MARGARET MERWIN is a graduate of Bloom¬ ington H. S. She attended Illinois Wesleyan ’10 to ’13 and Colorado College ’13 to ’14. This year she has taught Latin and German in M. H. S. She is coach of the G. A. A. Theme—You would hardly believe it—I seem so stern by day, That when Friday night comes ’round, I love to dance it away! MISS SHELDON graduated from Victor H. S , Victor, Iowa, took a B. A. course in Iowa State Teacher’s College, and has taught in Preston, Iowa High School for two years. She has charge of the Science branches of the High School and presides over the eighth grade. Theme —Nonsense and study never agree I’m sure the former’s not in me! MISS GRAHAM taught the Commercial course from Sept, to March. She is a graduate of the Greenville, Mich¬ igan High School and of Olivet College. Theme—As cheerful as the rosy morn that chased the shadows gray, As changing as the shifting clouds upon an April day ! MISS CLARE TERRY taught the Commercial Course during the second semester. She is a graduate of the Baraboo, Wisconsin High School and of the University of Wisconsin. She has taught High School work at Sheldon, Iowa and Milwaukee. ijftgll § rluuil iFarulty 10. 10. W HEELER Myrtle Hjertstedt Helen V. Stallings T. R. Johnston Estelle Sheldon Margaret Merwin Rosa Graham PAGE EIGHT $ ear look Editor- in- Chief ____ Assistant Editor_ Business Manager__ Assistant Business Manager Social Editor_ Athletic Editor_ Editor on Comics_ Alumni Editors_ Treasurer _ _R. R. Smith _Florence Pittman _Ruth Johnson _ V.J. Taylor _Lulu Knaur _V. L. Edwards _Lucy Hupp Ellen and Anna Johnson ...Alice Hardy PAGE NINE Taylor E. Johnson Pittman Hardy R. Johnson Smith Knaur Hupp Edwards A. Johnson The Class of 191 I In’ President, Martha Lillian Searls, has been a regular member of the class thruout the High School course. That she is popular goes with out 11 ing, for besides this highest position she has held the following offices: Freshman Year, Librarian of 20th Cen- • iii ' .s ; Sophomore Year, Treasurer of class; Junior Year, P ' l.siness Mgr. Year Book, Vice-President Zetalethian Soci- d ; Senior Year, President of Society. She is also a member of the G A. A. and Glee Club. Gerald Kenneth Manzer is another bona fida member, iiml has held offices galore. In his Sophomore year he i ol e I he Prophecy. He was Junior President and Social Fdi I or of the Year Book. This year he is Treasurer of the ' • 11 iors, President of the M. H. S. A. A., and a member of (lie basket ball team. Dorothy Styles, altho’ studious, has found time to par- 1 1 1 ■ ipate in many school activities. She is a member of the ( A A. and has held the offices of Librarian of the 20th Conliir.v; Vice-President and President of the Elite Society, i - i icH i voly; assistant Editor of the Year Book in 1915; Vice President of the Class in 1914, and again in 1916. Florence Irwilda Bright is evidently to be trusted, as she :i I reinsurer of the Annual, and Junior Class, and Secre- I ii i n of the Seniors. She is also the latest ex-president of I lie Elite Society. Viola Maude DuFrain was Vice-President last year. The rest of her offices show her ability: Toast Mistress, 1916 , Editor on Grinds, 1915; Poet, 1916, and a contribu¬ tor lo the Year Book three times. Edna Marie Seavey is President of the Glee Club, Last scar she was Assistant Business Manager of the Annual, uni a representative to the Student Council. In 1913 she wrote I he Prophecy. Music is Marie’s hobby. Florence Mildred Storrs, tho quiet, assumed the respon- ibility of last year’s annual, being Editor-in-Chief. In 19 13 she was a member of the Student Council, and Treas¬ urer of I lie 20th Century. PAGE ELEVEN 6, a Short Hi£tor 3 o R. Lyle Brown is a country maid who has proved an ex¬ cellent scholar, and a jovial class-mate. She was Editor on Alumni last year, and Secretary-Treas. of the Zetalethian Society. Hazel Esther Taylor, our youngesl member, is a general favorite despite her retiring nature. She is the Senior Student Council, a member of the G. A. A. and of the Glee Club. Fay Otis Ault, is, perhaps, our most industrious member, driving 16 miles a day thruout the four years, and staying after school to win his M in basket ball. That meant do¬ ing the chores by lantern light, but Fay never faltered. He was a member of the Zetalethian and the Alethnai, and Editor on Athletics in ’15. Fred Edward Melby is a ‘tower’ of the class. Because of his exceeding height he was always handy in keeping the clock ringing, and pulling down books from the top shelf of the library. Fred is Vice-President of the M. IPS. A. A. and cheer leader, being a whole ‘bleachers’ in himself. Paul R. Nelson, our inventor, boy scout, and motorcy¬ clist, wrote the excellent Junior Prophecy for the ’ 15 Annual. Since then, Paul has kept the Civics class alive with his ‘sparking.’ Leora Pearl Bishop is a typical Senior. She has been a member of the 20th Century and of the Elite, and sings in our peerless Glee Club. Elva Louise Turrell, our ‘Senior’ has never held many offices, but creates a wholde dep’t. in herself. She was Treasurer of the Alethenai in 1914. Ruth Hanson returned to Momence to finish her High School course here. She was a member of the Alethenai and of the 20th Century. Elnora A. Dickey graduated from the Junior Class of G. P. H. S. and has taken her Senior work here. Since her advent, the Seniors have improved in the beauty column at least fifty per cent. PAGE TWELVE tttiar (Elaaa ©fltrera President Martha Searls Vice-President Dorothy Styles Secretary Treasurer .. Florence Bright . _ G. K. Manzer Historian . _ _ Fred Melby Poet _ Viola Dufrain Student Counci 1 Hazel Taylor Motto —Success means Sacrifice. Colors — Old Rose and Ivory. Flower -Lily-of-the-Valley. Settlor Class PAGE THIRTEEN Martha Searls Paul Nelson Mildred Storrs Gerald Manzer Lyle Brown Fay Ault Elnora Dickey Fred Melby I A JE fifteen Stuuu- OUaas. Ely a Turrell Marie Seavey Florence Bright Ruth Hanson PAGE SIXTEEN Senior Class Prophecy. S I was touring the Sahara in 1930, visiting the Experimental Stations in Agriculture, to which I had been assigned by the government, whom should I come across but Gerald Manzer, an old school mate of mine, acting as guide to a party of tourists who were visiting the important sites of the Sahara. I was only too glad to see one of my old friends, and so we sought a shady spot, where he told me of his work in this garden spot of the world. Our conversation naturally turned to our High School days, and the whereabouts of the members of the class of ’16. Mox, having crossed the ocean six months before, had kept in much better touch with the class than I, who had not been home for twelve years. I was not surprised to hear of Leora Bishop being a model for a leading fashion house in Paris, because she always had been the fashion plate in Momence High School. Florence Bright had conceived the idea of being a vaudeville star, and was making a great success, having acquired this art by watching the cabaret dances in the Dixie High wav Restaurant. Remembering the basket ball games we had while in the H. S., and Fay Ault, who was then playing sub., I was pleased to learn that he had won the title of being the world’s all star forward under the instruction of our former coach, E. E. Wheeler. As soon as Mildred Storrs left H. S., she became a Militant Suffra¬ gette, and was now giving speeches on that topic to the natives in the wilds of Africa. Recalling how Viola Du- Frain spent her leisure time in the halls of the old Central School, learning how to dance in hopes that probably at some of the High School social events, dancing would be the amusement for the evening. I was not surprised to learn that she had become a cabaret dancer, and was danc¬ ing with her husband at the famous Momence Cold Storage. The former pianist at the Bijou Theatre had attained the reputation of a great musician, and Marie is now stirring the hearts of all Europe by her own compositions. The next personage which came back to our memory, was Ruth Hanson, who, in the High School days had tried for the heart of many a student but failed, was married to the Mayor of Tallmadge. Dorothy Styles, being of a literary nature while in the H. S., always had her heart set on marrying a poet, which she did, but he died shortly after, leaving his works, and Dorothy was now giving readings from them thruout the country. The girl who sat behind me in the Assembly room, while in the Senior year, was now a great leader among the Salvation Army workers, and Elva had often held meetings on the Central House Corner. By this time the sun was shining on us, so we walked into the house of the man who was in charge of the station which I was visiting, and he was a collector of fine art. We admired the famous paintings until we finally came to one that looked familiar, and we both recognized it to be Hazel Taylor, posed in a most bewitching manner. The artist who painted the portrait lived in Rome. After having looked at all the fine art, we decided a trip to the “movies” would be great, so walked down the street until coming to a theatre, in front of which was a large Edison poster upon which was a picture of Martha Searls, who was to appear in the show that, day, so of course we went in. While in the show, Gerald told me that Elnora Dickey married a wealthy man, who was the janitor of an Orphanage, and she was helping him with the work there. Coming out of the theatre into the street, I bought a news¬ paper, and in large letters were these words: “Perpetual Motion Discovered.” Reading on further, I found that the inventor of this great machine was Paul Nelson, our former student in the Physics class. Upon reaching the Station, Mox found his party waiting and took his departure, thus ending the conversation, and I realized that such brilliant careers would never be attained by any other class than that of ’16. Fred E. Melby. Economy. Mr. Wheeler—“Wife, I wish you’d buy me a pair of 5c collar buttons.” Mrs. Wheeler—“Alright, as soon as someone has a sale.” PAGE SEVENTEEN Senior Class Poem. What dearer memories, old friend, May come to you and I, As we grow old, and our journey’s end Reflects in the western sky. Than the beautiful thots of our Senior year, When we faced the world of strife, With a parting sigh for the friends held dear, And a happy view of life? We were the Seniors, the graduates! The winners, the privileged few— With secret meetings and many ‘dates,’ And ‘mountains’ of work to do! It’s all gone by, old friend of mine; But memory will never pass, And gladly we’ll answer the challenge divine— “Why, we’re the Senior Class!” R. R. Smith Listen my children, I’ll tell you all, The wonderful tale of motorcycle Paul, He mounted the wheel with a cheerful mien, The doctor got Paul—Billy Rags the machine. PAGE EIGHTEEN iluninr ©lass ©fiici ' rs President __V. J. Taylor Vice- President___ Lucy Hupp Secretary-Treasurer____ Alice Hardy Historian _ Gladys Jackson Student Council______ Jack Clegg Motto —B Natural, B Sharp, but never B Flat. COLORS —Green and White. Flowers —Chrysanthemum. (Elasa 2SnU Clegg, Jack Hardy, Alice Lunt, Irene Cook, Ray Hupp, Lucy Mattocks, Amy Condon, Martina Jackson, Gladys Pittman, Florence Durham, Dorothy Johnson Anna Smith, Richard Edwards, Vivien Johnson, Ellen Storrs, Silas Gelino, John Johnson, Ruth Taylor, Victor Knaur, Lulu Junior (Hlasa pack nineteen Alice Hardy F. Pittman a. Johnson J.Gelino Ruth Johnson Lucy Hupp R. Smith Ellen Johnson Ray Cook y Edwards V. Taylor (j Jackson Irene Lunt M. Condon Silas Storrs Lulu Knaur A. Mattocks D. Durham J. Clegg PAGE TWENTY Junior Class Prophecy. ne sunny day in the summer of 1930, while on my tour of the British Isles, I chanced to stop in a quiet little park in Southern England. While resting near a fountain, a dainty little fairy, dressed in the finest of silvery gauze and holding a golden wand in her hand, stepped from out the bubbling water and stood before me. I gazed at her in amazement and was astonished beyond words, when she spoke in a low, sweet voice saying, “Make one wish and it shall be granted. That very morning, I had been think¬ ing of the wonderful class of ’17, so 1 requested that the kind fairy tell me about each member. She said, “It shall be as you wish. ’ As I sat with folded hands awaiting results, a beautiful mountain loomed up before me and I at once recognized the dear old Rockies of the United States. Nestled in a little ravi ne was a modern bungalow overgrown with red roses. Martina Condon, looking contented and happy, was strolling through the flower garden that surrounded the house. I could see that she still enjoyed her own company as in days of old. Across the mountains, I saw a small mining town. On a shingle tacked above the door of a tiny building was written, “Sheriff ' s Office. Dorothy Durham, in true western costume, stood before the office ready to mount her prancing steed, probably to ride in pursuit of some desperado. The scene then changed to the slums of Chicago, and I could see Lulu Knaur and Anna Johnson, now Salvation Army Helpers, distributing food and clothing among the poor families. On the corner near a large building stood a policewoman. Imagine my surprise when I discovered it to be Irene Lunt. She was evidently looking for some¬ thing to do. The occasion presented itself when s suffra¬ gette began breaking plate glass windows. I was very much horrified when I found the breaker of the law to be Amy Mattocks. I was very much interested and watched the policewoman take her charge to the Police Station. There in the magistrate ' s chair sat Ellen Johnson looking very stern, and determined to do her duty. The next scene was at a fashionable bachelor ' s club in New York. I could see presiding over a meeting, the popu¬ lar Vivien Edwards of High School days. Across the door was their motto “Girls Keep Away. Vivien the president of such a club! Will wonders never cease? We had all thought “Viv would be a second Robert Burns. The vision changed to the banks of the Amazon, and I was very much amused at Victor Taylor scrambling up a tree in what seemed to be a vain attempt to capture a rare species of the monkey family. I was anxious to see the results, but the scene changed to a crowded concert hall in Paris where Silas Storrs was holding a great audience spell¬ bound with a wonderful piano selection. I could see where Paderewski was dethroned. The next picture was in Congo State of southern Africa. I wondered what member of our class could have chosen that as his home. Much to my surprise, I saw Richard Smith seated comfortably in a palace wearing the golden, diamond crown of a king. Richard had always been ambitious of attaining great heights. In a little village near by I saw Lucy Hupp doing her best to convert a crowd of tiny heathens. Such patience was a credit to the class. Now I gazed into southern Italy. I saw a modern col¬ lege in Naples, and there was Jack Clegg presiding over a Domestic Science class. He seemed to enjoy the work as he explained to the class how to bake bread. What time will do! In the same city I could see on one of the bill boards that the celebrated American toe dancer, Miss Florence Pittman, and the wonderful skirt dancer, Ruth Johnson, would entertain in that city the rest of the week. How I wished that I could have seen them! As mere children they had been a wonder, and I felt sure that they would some day be famous. From sunny Italy the scene changed to Ireland. What was this I could see? A divorce court! There stood Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cook, Mr. Cook was applying for a divorce from his wife nee Alice Hardy. I wondered on what grounds; he swore that his wife who had become the great¬ est gymnast of the age, had persisted in practicing her exercises on him, The Judge decided that was sufficient cause for divorce. The next scene was in Scotland where John Gelino in his studio, was putting the finishing touches on his master¬ piece, ‘‘My Ideal.” I had always wondered what John’s ideal was, and now I know. The visions faded and the little fairy, with a bow and a wave of her wand, disappeared into the fountain. Gladys Jackson. PAGE TW ENTYONE junior Class Poem. We’ve studied and played and fought, (In about equal measure I fear!) And told the teachers just what we thot.; Thruout our Junior year. Our tasks have been many and hard, But the future we see is bright To each struggling Fresh we’ve been a pard, And treated the Seniors right. All hail to the Junior Class! We’re granted a glorious name And as thru the world we pass, We’ll gain men’s tribute-fame. R. R. Smith PAGE TWENTY-TWO (Elaaa (i)fttri ' ra President _ Grace Styles Vice-President _ John Condon Secretary-Treasurer__ Robert Nichols Historian _ Harold McKee S ' udent. Council __ Willabelle Wiltse Motto —Knowledge is Power. Flower —Chrysanthemum. Colors —Pale Bine and Yellow. Ben jam in, Lawrence Bradley, Edith Bradley, Howard Boudreau, Agnes Cant way, Verne Condon, John Faucher, Evelyn Fedde, Wilhelmina Graves, Harold (EUtaa Mall Hayden, Lucy Hyrup, Rose Lamport, Edith Lunt, Belle McKee, Harold Nelson, Lura Nichols, Robert Porter, Ruth Renstrom, Lawrence Smith, Dorothy Smith, Norma Styles, Grace Styles, Marion Timm, Ida West, Geogia Wiltse, Willabelle Younglove, Gladys 8 n|ilmuum ' (ttlass. 1st Row W. Fedde, H. Bradley, M. Styles, Grace Styles, V. Cantway, I. Timm. 2nd Row - Lulu Nelson, Norma Smith. 3rd Row - Edith Lamport, L. Renstrom, W. Wiltse, R. Porter, R. Hyrup. 4th Row —Belle Lunt, H. McKee 5th Row — L. Benjamin, E. Bradley, J. Condon, E. Faucher, A. Boudreau. 6th Row—G. Younglove, L. Hayden, H. Graves, D. Smith, R. Nichols, G. West. PAGE TWENTY-FOUR Sophomore T was in the year of 1925, and Harold Graves and I were Seniors in Harvard. It was the day before the annual tank meet between Harvard and Yale. Harold being our star sw immer, I thought I would go to his room and see how he felt. I opened the door and there sat Harold amidst a eloud of cigarette smoke. “Why, Bud, are you smoking those horrid things’!” I exclaimed. “Yes, Mutt,” he replied sheepishly, “because it takes me back to the days of old M. H. S. again. Have one.” The next day dawned bright and clear. All Harvard was joyous, for they expected Harold to win over Yale with ease. The meet was to start at ten o’clock, and at half past nine the Yale men began to arrive. I noticed one little fellow who was treated with great respect by all, and on inquiring found him to be their star swimmer. At the appointed time, the swimmers lined Tip at the tank and waited for the gun. Bang! went the gun; splash went the swimmers as they struck the water in unison. Back and forth they raced; first Harold ahead, then the Yale man. Near the finish the little fellow was in the lead. All the Yale rooters went wild and shouted, “Go it, Connie, pass him!” “Connie,” I repeated a few times, could it be?—and it was! For an instant his face turned towards me, and that instant was enough. For there was Condon a full length ahead. I arose from my seat and shouted: “Go it Ziggy!” at a boy, ass Prophecy. Hoppie! 77 I was the first one to shake hands with him, and he was certainly surprised to see Harold and me. To celebrate the occasion, I invited them to dine with me that night. On entering the restaurant, whom should I see perched on a high stool taking cash but Lawrence Renstrom. He tried to short change us, but after John 4 ' Biffed 77 him, he was ready to come across. As that was the last day of school, we decided to take a trip abroad to see the ruins of the late war. We were to sail on the steamship, Rondo. 77 On arriving at the pier we saw a big burly baggage smasher with a huge trunk on his back. On seeing us, he dropped his trunk and came running toward us. At once we recognized him to be Lawrence Benjamin. He warned us not to go on that boat because all the crew were women. On hearing this, Bud was more auxious to sail than ever. On boarding the ship, we saw Grace Styles in a captain 7 s uniform. In one hand she held a belaying pin, and in the other a spy glass. She then introduced me to the crew. Belle Lunt was cabin girl, Wilhelmina was first mate, Evelyn Faucher was steward, Rose Hyrup second mate, and Marion Styles lookout. How she could crawl up the ropes to the crow 7 s nest so gracefully was marvelous. Presently the ship began to sail out of the harbor. About a quarter of a mile from shore, in a little skiff sat Helen Sharkey spearing sharks. On entering the cabin, we saw Lucy Hayden accompanied by a distinguished looking gen¬ tleman. We recognized him as a former Freshman. We were about ten miles out at sea when the lookout bellowed, “Sail, ho?’ 7 At once the captain put the glass to her eye and muttered, “Pirates, as I live.” “All hands on deck.” was the next command. But too late, the pirates were upon us and over our rail they clambered, But brave Captain Styles never left the spot. She knocked them right and left until they retreated to their ships, but left three of their gang wounded on our deck. On looking closer, we recognized them as Robert, Vern, and Howard. They were set free for the sake of the class of “18.” Enroute we were entertained by troop singers. The leading ones were Laura, Agnes, and Norma. After many days of sailing, we arrived at Liverpool. On the dock was an old, dilapidated Ford, which had a sign on it, “Jitney bus.” In the front seat sat Dorothy Smith. On going a little further up the street on a corner we saw Wilabelle playing a grind organ, while Gladys Younglove, dressed as a monkey, collected the pennies. We went into a movie owned by Edith Bradley and Edith Lambert, and saw the great American drama, “The Egg Masters,” and I applauded when the star appeared—my old friend Geor¬ gia West. We returned on the “Rondo” after a delightful tour of Europe—united in our praise of the old class of ’18. Harold McKee. PAGE TWENTY-FIVE Costly Buns. A man who had purchased some currant buns at a bakery was distressed on starting to eat one to find it contained a fly. Returning to the bakery, he made an indignant com¬ plaint, demanding another bun in place of the inhabited one. “I’m sorry, Sir,” said the salesman, “I can’t give you another bun, but if you will bring back the fly, I will exchange it for a currant.” illlllllllllllllllllllllllilllii=lililiiillllllllllllllllillliill Characteristics of a Man. A famous woman novelist was once asked why she had not married, to which she replied, “I have three things about the house, that represent so closely the characteristics of a man that I don’t want anymore of him.” “What do you mean?” was asked. ‘‘Well,” replied she, “I’ve got a dog that growls all morning, a parrot that swears all afternoon, and a cat that stays out all night.” PAGE TWENTY-SIX IFmilmum QUaaa OMrera President __ _ Fred Conrad Vice-President _ Stanley Chandler Secretary-Treasurer_ Katherine Hobbie Historian __ Florence Logan I Student Council _ Lawrence Burch Motto- With the rope of the past, we’ll ring the bell of the future. Flower— Red Carnation. Colors — Orange and Black. (Elaaa iRnll Beebe, Eunice (deceased) Hall, Marjorie Mills, Ora Brown, Oswald Hardy, Irene Mills, Laurie Burch, Lawrence Harms, Doris Nagle, Ira Burns, Vera Hess, Roy O’Connel, Violet Butterfield, Gertrude High, Ernest Peterson, Beulah Bydalek, Edward Hobbie, Frank Porter, Gertrude Chandler, Stanley Hobbie, Kathryn Searls, George Chatfield, Ray Jensen, Emma Seavey, Henry Chatfield, Roy Jensen, Elizabeth Shaffer, Harry Clawson, Mabelle Kinney, Andrew Simonds, Opal Conrad, Fred Kinney, Myron Tharp, Otto Conrad, Martha Kurtz, Ida Tomas, Frank DuMontelle, Lester Lamport, James West, Fern Farmer, Robert Lanoue, Roland Younglove, Arthur Gilliland, Ida Logan, Florence Hilsenhoff, Leslie Hall, Hazel Mills, Hazsl PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN SuTsinmut (Elaaa. PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT Freshman Prophecy URING the score of years which have passed since I was a Freshman in the Momenee High School, the United States has made wonderful progress along many lines. Among the modern conveniences is a sort of biographical atlas for each county containing a brief record of the achievements of each person over thirty years of age, a sort of a moral and historical “Bradstreet,” as it were. These volumes are kept at the state capital at Springfield. While visiting there, an insatiable desire to discover the whereabouts of my former classmates led me to peruse these weighty volumes which were stored away for the edification of future generations. Robert Farmer, now a representative in the state legisla¬ ture, gained me access to the library containing these prec¬ ious volumes, and to my great delight, I found the names of all except two of my former classmates; Andrew Kinney, who is in Africa selling mittens to the natives there, and Henry Seavey, who had taken up his abode on an iceberg near Greenland for the purpose of making detailed study of sharks and other sea animals, thus demonstrating the great promise he gave as a member of the Zoology class in the High School. I found recorded the following glowing ac¬ counts of the other members of the class. Lawrence Burch, despite the attractions he seemed to have for a certain Sophomore girl, is still a bachelor, and an admiral in the U. S. Navy. Vera Burns, following her natural bent, is working in a curling iron factory. Ger¬ trude Butterfield and Gertrude Porter are teaching in the Philippines, and Edward Bvdalek is a chef in one of the popular New York restaurants. Ray Chatfield has suc¬ ceeded Mr. J. E. Melby in the undertaking business, while Roy is cruising around the world in his yacht, on his honeymoon. Maybelle Clawson and Feme West are great musicians, and are at present performing in the Chicago Opera. Stanley C handler is engaged at all favorable times in testing out different motorcycles and trying to win a prize in some race. Martha Conrad and Lester DuMontelle are running a restaurant together at the Log Cabins. Hazel Hall is a dashing Chicago widow, and Marjorie is the principal of the Momenee High School. Irene Hardy is a missionary in India. Leslie Hilsenhoff and Otto Tharp are in the army, and Kathryn Hobbie and Arthur Younglove are movie stars. Everyone knows about Elizabeth Jensen, since she has just been elected suffragette governor of Illinois. Emma Jensen is stenographer to the president, and Roland Lanoue is a second Caruso. Myron Kinney is a ranchman in California. Ida Kurtz and Hazel Mills are trapeze climbers in a circus. James Lamport is a modern farmer. Violet O’Connell is a milliner, and George Searls a barber. Harry Shaffer is proprietor of the consolidated dry goods company of Momenee, while Beulah Peterson is a clerk in the ribbon department of one of his stores. Frank Tomas is a mechanic living in Kankakee, and Roy Hess and Oswald Brown are a pair of adventurers, now in Egypt looking at the different mummies there. Laurie Mills lives on a farm in Kentucky, and Ora is a matron at the Illinois Orphanage. Doris Harms and Opal Simonds are models in Marshall Field’s store, Chicago. Fred Cemrad is the editor of the ‘Momenee Daily Sun.’ When I had finished reading what I have here told you, I was very proud to have been one of the class of ’19. Florence Logan. Local Content in Public Speaking. On Thursday evening, April 20, the Annual Oratorical Contest was held in the Gym. Only a small crowd was in attendance, but the contest proved a very spirited one. PROGRAM Music--Victrola EXTEMPORE CONTEST Issues arising from the question of Phillipine Independence -----Victor Taylor Increase in the Army___Richard Smith Treaties with Nicaraugua and Haiti_Ray Cook Music DECLAMATIONS The Death Disc ’—-Irene Hardy Helene Thamre”__ Lucy Hayden “Jean Val Jean”_Fern West The Honor of the Woods”_Lulu Knaur Decision of Judges Presentation of Cups_ __Supt. T. R. Johnston Richard Smith received first in Extempore, and Victor Taylor second. Lulu Knaur won out in declamation, and Lucy Hayden second. The Judges were from Grant Park, Watseka and Lowell. PAGE TWENTY-NINE CUP WINNERS 1916 Cu . PAGE THIRTY Public Speaking in M. H. S. In this branch of the High School work, M. H. S. has been more than successful. Time after time we won out against almost impossible odds. Such names as Willis and Ryan stand out in Oratory, and every represetative has reflected credit on the school. Alt.ho falling away slightly in Athletics the last few years, we have triumphed over the best K. H. S. could produce in Extempore for the last three years. From 1901 to 1912, Oratory and Declamation were the fields, but in that year the former was replaced by Extemporaneous Speaking. The contestants in this must read the weekly: Outlook, Independent and Literary Digest for a period of six weeks. Twenty subjects are selected, and each contestant draws two subjects. nonaa County Oratorical—1915 Before a large and enthusiastic crowd, Momence again demonstrated their superiority in Extempore Speaking in the Assembly Hall of Kankakee High School, on the evening of Field Day. Robert Dennis, speaking on, ‘ ‘Issues Involved in the Fall of Constantinople,” easily bested Hamilton of Kankakee, whose subject was, “The Citizen Army.” Mr. E. E. Wheeler, President of the Association, introduced the speakers, and after their topics were dis¬ cussed, the declaimers delivered their renditions. The Contest proved very close, but Mae Mallaney, of Notre Dame was given the preference, with Esther Goodknecht of K. H. S. second. Excellent music was furnished by the High School Orchestra. Li l of Winners in Local Contents. YEAR ORATORY DECLAMATION 1901_ Phoebe J. Nelson Varnum A. Parish 1902_ J. Lenoir Pifer Ivy B. Porter 1903_ Sarah H. Hanson _ . Ina M. Hess 1904_ Gilbert A. Willis L. Floye Brown 1905_ L. Floye Brown Jamie E. Rvan 1906_ -Clennie B. Little Margaret Nelson 1907_ J. E. Ryan Lenore Halpin 1908_ Margaret Nelson _ George Grabe 1909___ _-Geo. A. Grabe Johh W. V. Stratton 1910_ Geo. A. Grabe- A. Marie Jackson 1911_ Ivan E. Crosby . Bessie R. Brassard 1912_ Chas. A. Tuttle Clara E. S. Dixon 1913_ Chas. A. Tuttle T. Lucile Peterson 1914_ Hilton C. Nichols T. Lucille Peterson 1915_ Robert M. Dennis Martina M. Condon 1916_ Richard R. Smith Lulu M. Knaur Extempore Speaking. □oeuoizzoeh In Memoriam. After an illness of scarcely more than a week, Eunice Beebe, of the Freshman class, passed away at her home on Nov. 20, 1915. She had been in poor health for some time, but the news of her death came as a surprise and shock to all. The Freshman class attended the funeral in a body, and six boys acted as pallbearers. Beautiful flowers were sent by the school. The family has the sympathy of the High School in their bereavement. PAGE THIRTY-ONE Home Economics. OT ' HE movement for establishing domestic science in - the schools should be supported not only by women HHli and girls 5 but also by the men, for will not they like to find a tastefully kept home, good “eats” and buttons sewed on? Does not Home Economics mean a “science of the home, an understanding of the home?” This year in our school we have only started upon this course by trying to teach the fundamental principles underlying the care and preparation of plain foods. This start should be followed next year by an advanced course in Foods, which would include a more careful study of the kind and amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, which we need in our diet, why we need each, and economy in the planning, preparation, and serving of meals. We must also remember that a course in Domestic Science or Home Economics, means not only the preparation of foods, but it also means a home which shows care in the selection and suitability of the furnishing and in the color harmonies. House Sanitation is a phase of this subject which will be taken up. Here we need an understanding of what good plumbing is, of what constitutes a good location for our house in regard to light, pleasant surroundings, etc. Another branch which it would be well to introduce into our High School would be a course in beginning sewing. The girls would learn to understand and use patterns, and to alter them to fit their needs; what colors may be combined to give charming effects, and why some people can wear checks, and others, stripes, to better advantage. One period a week might be very profitably spent in the study of personal hygiene. I think one of the greatest draw-backs to the putting in of domestic science in the schools is the fact that mothers say they can teach their daughters to cook and sew. They can -but do they always do it? - and are not they rather loathe to part with the methods they have always used, which their mothers used before them? And is there not something back of knowing how to prepare food? We are beginning to learn more and more thru the aid of science, which bacterial organisms are friends, and which are foes to the housewife in the care of food in the home. We are also learning, thru the study of the chemistry and composi¬ tion of foods, why foods which contain protein become tough when subjected to high heat, why cream puffs don’t always puff, why sherbets are of a more even texture when a certain proportion of ice and salt is used, and why —but I could go on indefinitely with the “why” of things. May I say in conclusion, then, that a course in Home Economics has this object in view, “the scientific manage¬ ment of the home?” M. HJERTSTEDT. . PAGE THIRTY-TWO The Commercial Work The City of Momenee is entitled to threat credit for estab¬ lishing a commercial course in her high school. In no other department of the secondary school, is there a more attrac¬ tive field than that which lies open along commercial lines. We are in the midst of a marvelous industrial develop¬ ment. Many of our large manufacturers and merchants will be trained in the higher schools of commerce and busi¬ ness administration, but many more will become successful business men by means of the practical vocational courses in our public high schools. In the business world today, there is always room for a young man starting out in life. However, he must be efficient and prepared. One of the greatest advertising men of the United States recently said: “Preparedness is the secret of most successes in this world; fate seldom makes league with the unequipped.’’ The day has passed by for the man who travels in a rut. Modern business demands wide-awake, alert and efficient men and women. Of all our various systems of education today, a business education is of more common application, and wider scope. Then, in addition to training our young people for the business world, the high school commercial course does another great thing for certain classes. It keeps the boys and girls in high school, who would otherwise be tempted to leave and enter some business school, or worse still, desert school altogether. New England statistics show that forty per cent, of the pupils who enter school, finish the eighth grade and only eight per cent, finish high school. How necessary it is, then, to offer practical work in our high school to hold the pupils there. The high school commercial course has the advantage of “proving the goods,” so to speak. A pupil readily sees that he is not dealing with abstract values. It is to his advantage to get all he can out of the work, for he is sim¬ ply learning what is going to be of definite worth to him. A pupil cannot always sense what value lies in such a study as Latin, but he can always sense the connection between his commercial work and the world which he is about to enter. Best efforts can be put into play when one is stim¬ ulated by thots of definite accomplishment. Moreover, the standards of the actual social world; the standards of promptness, accuracy, definiteness and responsibility of the business world are not regarded as artificialities of the school room, but as a challenge of one’s real fitness to en¬ ter into the real order of things. The commercial course in our high school has proved very successful. Its keynote has been practicability. The course established is on an equal footing with the commer¬ cial courses of other secondary schools. The scope of the work includes touch Typewriting, Stenography, Book¬ keeping, Spelling, Grammar, Business English, Salesman¬ ship, Business Management, Commercial Law, Commercial Geography, Business Arithmetic and Business Practice. The enrollment in the commercial course has been very gratifying, which proves in itself that the work has an appeal to the average pupil of the high school. We were also pleased to welcome back six of last year’s graduates whose interest in the new commercial course attracted them sufficiently to hold them over one year in school even after graduation. Clare Terry- ONK PAGE SEVENTY- Htteranj :§ nrU ' tu ' H. PAGE THIRTY-FOUR Sophomore Prize Narrative. OLD IN FERNO. ARLY one bright January morning, Hank Seavey, Buddy Graves, Jim, (the native guide( and I started up the Halifax in my gasoline launch, the Crescent. We had a canoe in tow in which to go up the Tomoka, a shallow snag filled river. Then there were our guns, which were more on the order of cannon, and enough grub for a week. We had heard rumors among the Indians that Old Infer¬ no, the crocodile king, had again appeared in the great cypress swamp, and that he had feasted on young, juicy papoose for Xmas, with a full grown coon for his New Year’s repast. Our mission was to destroy this scourge of the Tomoka. All day our little boat chugged valiantly northward. Great cypresses leaned far over the stream, and ever and anon a gigantic elm, covered with long strings of Spanish moss, came into view. The water was alive with small aligators, water moccasins, and other reptiles. Several times during the day we saw what appeared to be large logs roll over the bank, and disappear. It was night when we reached the mouth of the Tomoka, so we stopped and made camp. The next morning we commenced our journey up the Tomoka in the canoe. After dodging alligators and sand¬ bars all day, we were glad to tie up in the most uninhabited place we could find, and try to sleep in spite of the neigh¬ borly snakes, which visited us from time to time. Late the next afternoon we came to the swamp and found a small island which was vacant except for a couple of crocodile skeletons. Here we made camp. We did no hunting until the next day. Three days passed before we came to a large island which was covered with the footprints of an immense crocodile. This must surely be Old Inferno’s residence, we thought. We went back to camp, but returned that night with a light to attract his attention. Thus, we could see by the reflection of his eyes where to shoot. We circled around the island several times, and about midnight saw two great eyes watching us. I blazed away, and a splash followed. He sank, and we supposed him dead, but we were soon to discover our mistake, for a moment later he came up under the canoe and over we went. I began to say my prayers, but the water, coming into my mouth, stopped me. Just as I rose to the surface, the crocodile rushed past after Buddy, who was swimming away with all the speed acquired from days spent in the quarry. As the monster slipped by, I threw myself on his back, and certainly enjoyed the race more than Buddy did. After we had gone a good ten miles, day began to dawn, and I saw that Buddy still led by thirty feet, and that Henry was being towed along by means of Old Inferno’s tail. For it was indeed no other! The pest had been caught at last! By eleven, I noticed my steed was slowing down, and soon died of exhaustion. I yelled the good news to Hank and Bud, and with their help pulled our victim to shore, where, if his bones have not been taken by superstitious natives for amulets, his skeleton remains to this day. Howard Bradley Ledture Course PAGE THIRTY-FIVE The lecture course this year has been up to the usual high standard set for such courses. The first number was given in the Baptist Church on Nov. 9th by Manlove, and was one of the most clever entertainments seen on a local platform. Mr. Manlove has the ability both to convulse his audience with laughter and to cause it to break forth in tears. The Estelle Gray Co. presented the second num¬ ber on Dec. 9. Both Estelle Gray and Mr. Lhevinne are among the most talented of musicians, although the num¬ bers presented by the former were hardly up to the expec¬ tations of many in the audience. The remaining three numbers were given in the new gymnasium, which proved to be an excellent place for such entertainments. The acoustic properties are excellent, and the room is capable of seating some 300 people comfort¬ ably. Opie Read presented the third number on Jan. 20, and delighted his audience by his interpretive readings from “Jim Jucklin.” Miss McLaren, who was to have presented the fourth nnmber on Feb. 9, was taken ill, and the number had to be postponed until March 29. William Rainey Bennett on March 16 gave a very earnest and en¬ joyable lecture on “The Man Who Can.” Miss McLaren kept her postponed engagement on March 29, and read “Peg o’ My Heart” in a most pleasing manner. The course was not as well patronized as it should have been, and there was a deficit to be made up. The Redpath Bureau furnished an additional number by the Chicago Concert Company on April 26, at merely the cost of trans¬ portation and lodging of the company, to make up this deficit. Owing to the fact that one of the numbers given this year did not measure up to the expectations of the patrons of the course, the Bureau has offered a most attractive course for next year, and has deducted the price of the un¬ satisfactory attraction from next year’s course, thus offer¬ ing one of the best courses ever given here at a much re¬ duced price. The attractions for next year will consist of a lecture by Frank Dixon, brother of the author of “The Clansman,” from which “The Birth of a Nation” was taken; Ralph Bingham, the famous humorist; the Rob Roys, a male quartette in costume; Adrian Newens in his famous “Message from Mars” ; and the Iris Concert Co., a group of talented musicians and readers. Those who have heard Bingham, Dixon or Newens, declare that any one of them is worth the entire price of a season ticket for the course. Owing to the reduced rates to High School students, the patronage by the students was better than ever before. It is hoped that some arrangements may be made for reducing the price of season tickets to High School students next year. The High School has the best opportunity that it has had for years to make next year’s course pay out, with a surplus to spare. Let us all get behind it and boost. T. R. Johnston. nLOTUonjorj. Consider the young Freshie, how he goes; he toils not, neither does he sing (in assembly,) but the Senior, in all his glory, is not waylaid like one of these. PAGE THIRTY-SIX Parent-Teacher Association. NDER the able leadership of Mrs. D. E. Styles, the Parent-Teaeher Association has had another successful year. The monthly programs have been strong and the average attendance has been good. By uniting with the Woman’s Club, the Association was able to hear splendid addresses by Dr. David Felmly, Pres¬ ident of the Illinois State Normal, and by Mrs. Moses Per- vin of Chicago. Some of the general topics that have been discussed in the meetings are : “The need of physical train¬ ing in the school; the advantages of having specialized training in music and drawing; the school as a social cen¬ ter; the moral condition of our school; civics and the school; and the needs of the coming year.” That the Parent-Teacher Association is interested in all departments of the school work was manifested at the No¬ vember meeting when the topic under discussion was “The Need of Physical Training in the School.” At the close of the program, a committee of five members was ap¬ pointed to raise, by popular subscription, a fund to help equip the new gymnasium. The committee, with Mr. Will Ward as its chairman, very ably performed its task, for within a few weeks it reported a sum of over $200 in its treasury. This money was used in purchasing a cork carpet for the room. All those who have been in the gym¬ nasium know what a vast improvement the carpet is over the concrete floor. Probably the most interesting event of the year was the exhibit in the gymnasium of the hand work of the school, which was prepared by the teachers in connection with the April meeting of the Association. The day previous to the meeting was appointed as Patrons’ Day, on which day many parents visited the classes and rooms of their chil¬ dren for the first time. The exhibit was on display all day as well as in the evening, when a good program was pre¬ sented by five of the teachers, consisting of papers on vital topics, and a demonstration lesson in second grade phonics, reading, and spelling. The result of Patrons’ Day was very gratifying, as much unwonted enthusiasm and discussion was aroused among the friends of the school. The need of a stronger Parent-Teaeher Association is very apparent. The service which the present organization has rendered to the school and the town is only a sugges¬ tion of what an organization, in which every parent of Momence is an active member, might do. Helen V. Stallings. Enomonnom IKEY AND THE DOCTOR William Rainey Bennett, the Lecturer, tells this one: Ikey had been ailing for some time, and finally decided to consult a famous specialist. On mentioning the subject to Joseph, the latter replied; But Ikey, do you know what that doctor charges? Twenty-five dollars for the first visit, and five for each succeeding one ! ’ ’ Nevertheless, Ikey went. He met the great man with a smile and the explanation : “Good Morning, Doctor! Here I am again!” and de¬ posited a five-spot in the ready hand, “What medicine shall I take?” Said the doctor—“Continue to take that medicine I gave you last week.” PAUK TillRTV-SKVKN G°t BLISS OVK SCHOOL Novv steVercT i 0S6 - s So ' 1o Su er kL f ki I. PAGE THIRTY-EIGHT Senior Class Play “Tompkins Hired Man,” a drama in three acts, will be presented by the Senior class of M. H. S. on June 1, 1916, in the High School Gymnasium, under the direction of Lou Allen. CAST OP CHARACTERS Mr. Asa Tompkins, a prosperous farmer who can’t tol¬ erate deceit_ _ _Fred Melby Dixey, the hired man, one of nature’s noblemen_ _ Paul Nelson John Remington, a fine young man in love with Louise - Gerald Manzer Jerry, a half grown, awkward country lad_Fay Ault Louise, the daughter whom Mr. Tompkins believes his own- -Florence Bright Julia, the only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins, __Elva Turrell Ruth, a niece of Mr. Tompkins, boarding at the Tomp¬ kins homestead_ Leora Bishop Mrs. Sarah Tompkins, a woman with a secret that em¬ bitters her- -__ -Martha Searls SYNOPSIS Despairing of ever having a child of her own, Mrs. Tompkins conceives the idea of adopting a child and pre¬ senting it to ner husband as his own. She is obliged to promise the father of the child that it shall be heir to the Tompkins property, and a contract is drawn to that effect. The father, in turn, agrees never to disclose his identity. Before the adopted child is two years of age, a daughter is born to them. The mother has a natural desire that this child should stand first in her husband’s affections; but he loves the adopted daughter the best. The mother broods over the thought that she has robbed her own child, not only of a father’s love, but of the property which rightfully belongs to it, and which has been willed to the adopted daughter. Continued brooding on this one thing leads her to dislike the elder child, and to show great partiality be¬ tween the two. It results in the father clinging more closely to the adopted child and the disposition of the real daughter is spoiled by the mother attempting to make up for having deprived her of so much. The father of the adopted daughter comes to the farm, where he is not recog¬ nized and secures an opportunity to work for his board and clothes. How he finally regains his daughter, and is dis¬ covered to be a wealthy man, you will only learn by visit¬ ing the gymnasium June 1st. mon3 ' Laornoia Beaching out the Hand of Friendship. On the date of the Herscher game, Ly Storrs, one of the most valued members of the Junior Class, suffered a severe hemorrhage. In January, he left school, and in April accompanied by his brother Al, w r ent, to New Mexico in search of health. The school sincerely hopes that he will fully recover and return to Momence. Mr. E. E. Wheeler, principal of M. H. S. for the last three years, was compelled to leave school in March, after a severe illness from quinzy. In April he left for his home in Lexington, Ill. Thru this medium, the High School pupils wish to express their sympathy to the Wheelers’, and the wish that he and Mrs. Wheeler may return next year, to fill the places they have established for themselves in the High School and Momence. LULU KNAUR, Editor. PAGE FORTY The Year Book Banquet. The Year Book contest closed Wednesday, Feb. 2. The “Fashions” under the leadership of Grace Styles triumphed, after a spirited straggle with the “Bobs” (led by Bob Nichols) by the score of 131 to 127. Robert Nichols re¬ ceived first prize for individual sales, selling 36 books, Ger¬ ald Manzer second with 19, and Grace Styles third with 14. The banquet was held in Philo Hall and the Gym. on the night of Feb. 18. The hall was tastefully decorated in white and green, while a number of pennants adorned the walls. The program began with a trio by Dorothy, Marion and Grace Styles, which was rendered in their usual pleasing manner. Mrs. Wheeler sang an excellent solo, followed by a delightful violin solo by Mabel Clawson. The rest of the evening was spent in playing various games, among which was an old time ‘Virginia Reel.’ At eleven, a two course supper was served in the Gym. Menu:—Tuna Fish, salad, sandwiches, pickles, coffee, ice cream and wafers. Toasts were responded to by the following, Miss Viola Dufrain acting as toast mistress: How it feels to be a winner_Grace Styles How it feels to be a loser__Bob Nichols How it feels to be a Senior_Martha Searls Ambitions of a Freshman_Fred Conrad Athletics_Gerald Manzer Juniors are jolly___Victor Taylor Half Way_John Condon Domestic Science_Miss Hjerstedt Some Senior Sociabilities SENIOR JOY RIDE. If you had happened to be a solemn Senior one moonlight night in October, and were riding in a wagonette with some other S. S.’s., you would not have enquired about the Chaperone’s absence, nor wish to know where you were going. We didn’t either. But we enjoyed the six mile drive that ended at Elnora’s. Here we became acquainted with our¬ selves, and enjoyed the class colors which decorated the rooms. Since you are not a solemn Senior you are probably wondering just what we did for amusemement. We played no ‘Kissing’ games, altho several took their third degree in a prominent lodge. As is the custom, delicious refresh¬ ments were served, which the solemn Seniors solemnly stored away. Imbued with a spirit of reckless abandom from the ample lunch, the ‘old timers’ sadly played the ‘ ‘Little red Wagon. ’ ’ ’Then we said goodnight, and with solemn tread, Silently left, for Grant Park was in bed.” SENIORS AT STYLES’. On the evening of January 25th the Senior Class and the Faculty helped Miss Dorothy Styles celebrate her seventeenth birthday. Several games were played, among them being one wherein Mr. Wheeler demonstrated his basket shooting power. A number of artistic abilities were developed while illustrating songs. The delightful lunch was served on small tables and con¬ sisted of salad, Parker House rolls, olives, chocolate, and ice cream and cake. The place cards were ‘Father Time’ booklets opened to the year 1916. After lunch we were favored with several vocal solos by Mrs. Wheeler, and a violin selection by Aimee Bigelow. Wishing Miss Styles many happy returns of the day, we left in time to arrive at school next morning. SENIORS SKATE. One cold, wintry night the Seniors, being in need of ex¬ ercise, rented Brouilette’s hall. The hall was warm, and the exercise all that could be asked. Several learned to skate, while a few others shook the building with their sudden desire to be seated. The new curfew law was in effect, so we obeyed the Strict Chaperones and left for home early. (?) iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiimiii=iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiii LAWN SOCIAL. An ice cream social and candy sale was held on the High School campus on the evening of September tenth. It was conducted by the High School pupils for the benefit of the Gym. The Momence band furnished music for the occasion. About twenty dollars was cleared on this event. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII=IIIIIIIIII!II!II!IIIIIIIIIIIIIII SHALOT UP TO DATE. Sir Moxey mused a little space — He said, 4 ‘She has a lovely face, God in His mercy lend her grace! The lady from Grant Park.” PAGE FORTY-ONE The Charivari. On the night of Oct. 13, a small body of mysterious in¬ dividuals assembled in the school yard. Tho the hour was early, the slouched hatted band perched on the steps as if to roost. Some more appeared. And yet more! The old school yard took on the appearance of a Republican caucus. There was red fire and singing until at last some daring villain tolled the bell lustily. Lights went on all over the building. Even the janitor had the wisdom to stay at home. Discordant tunes from ‘Rock of Ages 7 to ‘Fve been working on the railroad 7 and the classic, ‘Hallelujah! Pm a bum! 7 floated away to disturb the ‘early to bedders 7 con- sciencious slumber. What was this army of young vandals—both sexes in¬ cluded—planning to do? But Hark! It is nine by the Electric clock! Are they intent on burning the C. I. S. depot? For, to the doleful music of a dozen dishpans, (those very ones that would cause many Christian mothers to pray softly in the morning) half a hundred squawkers, and a few ‘44s, 7 the company marched up Range Street to the home of a poor professor who had been foolish enough to get married during the school year. He had intended to invite them in. But lo! The Opera House had not bean secured. So he surrendered (to the tune of $11.40) and sent them all to town with the promise of a ten-cent dish of ice cream! Barsi Lanzi, being out of cream, went bankrupt, and a few of the craftier ones managed to get several helpings. Well! Well! Mr. Wheeler, you were lucky in getting out of it as easy as you did! PAGE FORTY-TWO Junior Reception to Seniors. On Thursday evening, April 27th, the Juniors royally entertained the Seniors, faculty, and members of the school board, in Philo Hall. The evening was spent in playing various games, which were enjoyed by the older guests as well as the students. The fun culminated in an old-time Virginia Reel, and the members of the school board proved very adept at this graceful dance. About 11, luncheon was served by members of the Domestic Science Class. It proved to be a rare treat, and those of us who have endured other ‘Social feeds’ are convinced that this new High School course has been a benefit to all. The Menu: FIRST COURSE Beef Loaf Mashed Potatoes Rolls Salad SECOND COURSE Jello with whipped cream White and Dark cake THIRD COURSE Coffee Wafers After the repast, Toastmaster Victor Taylor, with a few remarks of his own choosing, called for the following toasts, which were ably responded to: To the Seniors_Alice Hardy To the Juniors_Martha Searls To the High School__Dorothy Styles The High School as viewed by the Faculty. _Miss Stallings Senior Prophecy__Martina Condon (’17) Junior Prophecy_Viola DuFrain (’16) How it feels to be a Junior-Senior_Richard Smith School Spirit__Miss Sheldon The Nautical Knot. After three months of preparation [morning, noon and night] the two-act operetta—A Nautical Knot or The Belle of Barnstapoole, was presented in the Gymnasium on May 5th and 6th. The scene of the play was Barnstapoole-by- the-sea, and concerned the fortunes of one Julia—a beauti¬ ful [but fickle] young lady, and her lover, Barnabas Lee. The heroine’s part w ' as ably played by Miss Bessie Brassard, and the wandering artist, by Mr. Will Ward. Besides the High School students—Mr. Ernest Ward, Miss Ruth Bos¬ well, Willie Conrad and Edmund Hess, were in the cast. Sailors, Barnstapoole girls, and townspeople made up the rest of the actors. Miss Grace Styles served as Pianist, and the Misses Aimee Bigelow, Josephine Tiffany, and Mabelle Clawson were the violinists. The staging was under the supervision of Lou Allen, and Miss Stallings directed the players. Proceeds went to the support of the Gym. momoE3«E3o m Exact Likeness. Small School boy—(Watching her cat stroke her whis¬ kers. etc.). “Kitty do you hear me? Stop! If you don’t you’ll be as bad as Vivian Edwards!” izjonotaoYZi Miss Graham to Myron Kinney, in Anc. Hist. — “Myron, What is a mechanic?” Myron: “A mechanic is a piece of machinery that runs by itself.” Commencement and Baccalaureate The Commencement Exercises for the class of 1916 will be held in the Baptist Church, on the evening of June 2. The Graduating Address will be delivered by Prof R. B. Dennis, acting director of Northwestern University School of Oratory. The subject of the address will be “The Heroic in Common Lives.” Prof. Dennis is one of the widest known lecturers and readers, and the address should prove, both helpful and entertaining, The Baccalaureate Sermon will be preached by Rev. Deer at the Baptist Church, on the evening of May 28. The class of 1916 consists of twelve girls and four boys, all but one of whom entered the High School as Freshmen. Elnora Dickey entered the Senior year from Grant Park. All but four of the members of the class received their grade instruction in the Momence Public Schools. The Valedictorian honors for having received highest average in the work taken in the four years, go to Mildred Storrs, and Salutatorian, or second honors, go to Viola DuFrain. Miss Storrs and Miss DuFrain will deliver the Valedictorian and Salutatorian addresses on Commencement night, In many respects the class is one of the best which has been graduated from the local High School. The class play, “Tompkin’s Hired Man,” will be pre¬ sented in the Gymnasium on the evenings of May 31, and June 1. Lou Allen has charge of the coaching. The Annual Alumni Meeting will be held Saturday evening, June 3. The time of holding the banquet has been advanced, and made a part of the commencement week exercises, in the belief that so doing will render it of greater interest, both to the graduates and alumni. PAGE FORTY-THREE Ranking of the Six Highest Seniors Mildred Storrs_93 Viola DuFrain_92 Dorothy Styles_91 Gerald Manzer_89 Lyle Brown_88 Leora Bishop_88 The House that Jack Built Friday evening, May 19th and 20th, the grade pupils present the operetta, “The House that Jack Built,” in the Gym. Thruout the two acts, one is kept amused and de¬ lighted by the acting of the children. All of the grades are represented. Miss Russell is directing the affair, ably assisted by the other teachers. Important! Read!! Don’t fail to attend the County Field Meet and Oratorical at Kankakee on Monday, May 22. Come down and pull for Momence High School—she’s going to be right in the front rank all day. LAUNCH PARTY. On the evening of May 11th a “select” ten students, accompanied by Mr. Johnston and Miss Hjerstedt, enjoyed an excursion to the Log Cabin Camp via Adams’ launch. A delightful time was had and the ‘hot dogs’ disappeared with surprising rapidity. It was moonlight too—.—.—. PAGE FORTY-FOUR junior Prize Essay ACH I EVEM ENT Achievement-—a very common term—is one that, when fully considered, contains much that may be overlooked. The word itself means to accomplish something, no matter how great or small, or to do something that has never been done before. It is never easy to accomplish great things. One is sure to meet difficulties, but thru them come the best results. Everyone is not fitted to become famous, but all can do the duty that faces them. The world has a wonderful record of achievement. Many of its men have accomplished herculean tasks. This was made possible only thru sacrifice and faith — a faith that allows nothing to obscure its standard. These qualities made Columbus the discoverer of our continents. Napoleon Bonaparte must always be considered the greatest military genius of the 19th century. Thomas A. Edison is justly celebrated in his line. “The Wizard of Orange” has added so many things to the list of American inventions that it is impossible to enumerate them all here. History gives us the names of Washington, Lincoln and Gladstone, three men who, laboring under very different conditions, never¬ theless worked for the same cause—Liberty and Equality. Lincoln stands out, perhaps, because of the fact that his life was full of the hardest kind of obstacles. From the time he took up the study of law, he progressed amazingly, and today stands the most universally admired and loved figure in the history of our country. Everyone has an opportunity to accomplish something. Surely we have a broad enough field- the whole world, if necessary. But I think few of us need so large an area. We can do our best right where we are. Certainly, that should not be beyond our power. Of course, environment has much to do with our power of achievement. But who can not rise above his environment? Denied wealth and fame, let us acquire the confidence and respect of our friends. I assure you, this is no insignificant achieve¬ ment. After all, our greatest field for achievement is in our everyday life. We must try to make each day better than its predecessor, and another step towards our ideal. A quite suitable ideal is to become courteous. A little child, if shown how, may become courteous. Older per¬ sons might do well to follow this rule. A favor or kind act fills one with no misgivings. Another worthy ideal is to gain an education. In this day and age this is not so difficult a task as it may seem. Compare the chances of the children in earlier times. They traveled miles for a scant schooling, and work kept them often at home. With our numerous schools, rapid conveyances, and time to spare, allowed us by wise parents, it is our own fault if we fail. Everyone—with the possible exception of a few geniuses —must specialize. A person who is busy gets more enjoy- ment out of his pleasures than an idle one. Whether or not we achieve anything is for ns alone to decide. No one can do it for us. Reverses are aids; they should make us stronger. It is cowardly to falter until our task is accom¬ plished. Not enjoyment and not sorrow, Is our destined end or way; But to act that each tomorrow Find us farther than today.—Longfellow, Amy Mattocks. □ornoizzoizi Manual Training HE manual training equipment as moved over from the basement of the Loraine School this year and placed in the basement of the Central School, in order that more use might be made of the school equipment. The course was broadened somewhat, and the schedule was so arranged that the High School boys might be able to take the work. The resignation of Mr. Beacom in June of last year, upset the plans for the present year, so that it fell to Supt. Johnston to assume charge of the work in the manual training. Some twenty or more of the High School boys registered for the course, which met twice a week, but conflict of studies and lack of sufficient time and other causes reduced the number before the close of the year. Only elementary problems were undertaken, but some very nice finished articles have been turned out by the boys. The equipment for the work is rather poor. New single benches with iron vises should be provided, and additional tools added, be¬ I’AOF FORTY-FIVE fore another year. It is also hoped that for next year the course may be broadened into one including both mechan¬ ical drawing and bench work, which will meet every day for a double period, and offer a full credit for the work. When the work is offered in this way, full credit for the work will be extended by the colleges. An exhibit of the manual training work of the .High School was made in connection with the grade exhibit, but the date was too early for the completion of some of the larger problems of the year. Among the things made by the high school pupils during the yea r are stationery racks, book racks, magazine racks, umbrella holders, necktie racks, magazine stand, doll house for second grade, serving tray, medicine cabinet, reading lamps and wardrobe. With better equipment and more time devoted to the work, problems in cabinet making, chairs, tables, desks, etc., might be chosen. T. R. .Iohnston. r omomjom Some n Eggisodes M Sing-a-le, sing-a-low, The Sophies will throw, And the Juniors all know, The Freshies will grow, To egg those below! Sing-a-le, sing-a-low! During the y 7 ear several semi-sociabilities have been sadly interfered with by jealous factions armed with the indis¬ pensable hen-fruit,. So many were thrown that the price rose and the Faculty 7 ‘got wise.’ Who will forget the rum¬ pus that took place in September! For the outcome, see ‘Mutt’s’ cartoon of the ‘Fallen Leaders.’ PAGE FORTY-SIX Course of Study and Announcements. By T. R. JOHNSTON HE course of study now offered by the Momenee High School is on a par with that offered in schools much larger in size. During the past year, a Commercial course has been added, as well as a course in Domestic Science. A course in Manual Training for High School students has also been included. This course should be broadened so as to offer mechanical drawing as well as bench work, and it is hoped that such a course may be offered the coming year. A course in Agriculture was contemplated, but was not given on account of the lack of sufficient teaching forces. The High School is fully ac¬ credited at the State University, and is in good standing with most of the colleges of the Middle West, thus enabling its graduates to enter these schools without examination. The course of study now offered by the High School offers an excellent preparation either for college or for life. Its teachers are all College or University graduates. The Commercial course which has been installed, aims to prepare thoronghly and efficiently for commercial pursuits. It is arranged in such a manner that it may be completed in one, two, or three years, depending on the progress and maturity of the student. A minimum speed of 40 words per minute is required for a credit in Trpewriting, and 75 per minute in Stenography, while in Bookkeeping, sufficient work is offered to prepare the student to take up this line of work successfully. The Domestic Science course, which has been offered this year, has consisted entirely of cooking. Two classes meet twice a week for double periods in this work. It is hoped next year a more advanced course in Cooking may be offered and that a full unit of credit may be given for such a course. A course in Sewing is also contemplated. This class would meet twice a week for double periods. The school is now equipped with the nec- cessary apparatus to offer an advanced course in cooking, and also with three sewing machines; so the work in cooking and sewing might well be given. It is hoped that a course in Agriculture, including practical farming, stock raising, and dairying may be offered. During the year, 31 pupils, not residents of the city or school district, have attended the school, most of them having their tuition paid by the slate. Sixteen credits are required for graduation, of which the following are required: English, 3§ credits; Mathematics, credits; History, 1 credit; Science, 1 credit. The other 8 credits may be elected from the following course of study: FIRST YEAR English I, Latin I, Algebra, Physiology, General Science, History I, Manual Training. SECOND YEAR Caesar, English II, Plane Geometry, Physical Geography, Zoology, Botany, Commercial Arithmetic, Domestic Science. THIRD YEAR Cicero or Virgil, English III, Solid Geometry, English History, German I, Advanced Algebra, Commercial Geography, Commercial Law, Bookkeeping, Agriculture, Domestic Science. FOURTH YEAR Virgil or Cicero, English IV, Physics, German II, American History, Civics, Stenography, Typewriting, Domestic Science, Office Practice. PAGE FORTY-SEVEN Business is Business. Not the least important, is the financial side of the Year Book. This year our expenses will run over $200, the items being (in round numbers) as follows: Printing bill_____$110 00 Engraving bill_ 80 00 Photographs__-_ 30 00 Miscellaneous__ 10 00 Total _$230 00 Our proceeds will be about: Sale of 265 books at 65c per copy._$170 00 Advertising_ 45 00 Pictures_ 20 00 From Bijou (class night)_ 15 00 Total ____ __$250 00 So, you see, if everything goes well, expenses will about balance. Any surplus goes into the High School Treasury. If you haven’t bought a book, see a member of the Staff or call at The Progress Office. the Sixteenth JUNIOR Year Book Price 65c. Out of Town Subscriptions 75c PAGE FORTY-NINE Some Appreciations Although known as The Junior Year Book we have at¬ tempted to have it include something from all classes. Some of the Freshmen and Sophomore contributions com¬ pare very favorably with that of the higher classes. Especially so is this true of the cartoons and designing. Fred Conrad is the Artist who created the Athletic design. Harold McKee is much in evidence with his excellent, original and humorous pictures, and Henry Seavey drew the finished Social design. We wish to thank Henry Conrad for the excellent Alumni heading which he so kindly drew for us. He has devoted his time and skill in behalf of the Year Book, and the staff certainly appreciates the spirit shown by Momence’s premier cartoonist. □oaoaoEn SOME AMERICAN HISTORY GEMS. Paul N. — “The colonists got molasses from Cuba, made it into rum, took the rum to Africa, got the negroes ‘stewed,’ captured them, and made more molasses!” Mr. J.—“Tell me about John Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry.” Fay Otis Ault—“John Brown got some men together, and sunk Harper’s Ferry, which had been transporting the Negroes across the river!” Q—“Who was President in 1857?” Paul—‘‘ Cannon ! ’ ’ PAGE FIFTY Review of Pa£t Year Books. The Momence High School Year Book is an established thing. Fads may come, and fads may go, but the Annual lives on forever. It has stood the test of sixteen years, and the effort put forth in issuing it has proved well worth while. We owe the beginning of the book to the Seniors of 1901. There has been so many helpers that we may mention no one foremost unless it be Mr. Richard E. Selby, whose expert advice, and loyal interest placed the book on its high plane. For three years the grades found a place in the copy, but in 1908 this was discontinued, and since then it has been entirely a High School book. About one hundred and twenty-five have served on staffs and there has been some four hundred contributors. All of these of course cannot be mentioned here, but the list of editors and managers following, deserves more than passing notice. Li l of Editors and Managers YEAR 1901 1902- 1903 _ 1904.. 1905. 1906 — 1907_ _ 1908. 1909 — 1910__ 1911li 1912__ 1913 — 1914— 1915 — 1916- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF _Wayne Kelsey_ _Ezra Porter_ _Leigh Kelsey_ _Hallie Selby_ —__Irene Buckner_ _Myrtle Crosby_ _Gertrude Nelson. _Mabel Popejoy_ _Leon Selby_ _Dean Howk_ _Art Carlson._ _Mabel Clapsaddle _Gladys Clark_ _Hazel McConnel _Mildred Storrs_ _ R. R. Smith_, BUSINESS MANAGER _Alma Drayer _Jos. Gibeault _Clyde Parmley _Virginia Tabler _Frank Cleary _Hazel Broad _Hazel Thurber __Harold Smith _Grace Porter _Cecil Sherwood _Wayne Allen _Frank Connor __Leroy Grimes _Phillip Sweet _Martha Searls _,_Ruth Johnson (cn ' ccW KccrC(crrcccrrcn Alumni Srpartuu ' ut. PAGE FIFTY-ONE PAGE FIFTY-TWO The Annual Alumni Banquet. The Twenty First Annual Banquet of the Momence High School Alumni Association was held Tuesday evening, June 15th, in the Guild Rooms. After all had finished eating, Mrs. Charles Hess, the President, took charge of the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Next came the report from the Corresponding Secretary and one from the Treasurer. Clyde Tabler and Varnum Parish then gave a report concerning the conference with the Year Book Staff. It was moved and seconded that the chair chose a committee to confer with the Year Book Staff next year. Composed of Will Parish, Hazel McConnel and Josephine Tiffany. Varnum Parish gave a report concerning the issuing of invitations. It was accepted. The names of the graduates be written with the minutes each year, and that each mem¬ ber send in his name and address to the president. Toasts were responded to by Edward Cleary, E. T. Safford, Mayme Halpin and George Grabe. Officers were elected for the following year. They are: President__Mrs. Collier, Kankakee. Vice-President._Chas. Steevens, Beecher. Rec. Secretary Beatrice Barsalou, Chicago. Cor. Secretary_Will Tuttle. Treasurer_Hilton Nichols. Toastmaster_Edward Cleary. Sergeant at Arms_Philip Sweet. Executive Board.__ rs - Bert Sergeant l Clyde Tabler. Motion lost that the class of ’95 sing their song. Fourteen members attended from out of town. Helen Kirby, Sec. What our Alumni are Doing. That a High School education is a good thing is proved, once and for all, by the records of our graduates. Below follows a few statistics: Of the eighty-four male graduates seven are in business for themselves, twelve hold responsible positions, nine are teachers, three Physicans, two Lawyers, two Reporters, three Ministers, two Civil Engineers, one Superintendent of Goodland Schools, twelve farmers, fifteen students at higher places of learning, seven laborers, and eleven ‘men of Leisure.’ It has held good in the case of the Alumnae. Thirty women graduates teach. A number are stenographers. Many more are wives and mothers—the highest profession, after all. mor omoTu Happenings in Alumni Circles During the Past Year. MARRIAGES, (This list, of course, is incomplete, but is the best that can be compiled.) Miss Beulah Creamer to Ira Cornelius of West Frankfort . Fred Willis to Miss Flora Shortridge. George Grabe to Miss Ellen Smith Gaylord Hess to Miss Drayer. Miss Zeniada Zahl to Delaney Frederics, of Chicago. Miss Viola Oleson to Guy Alberts. To Mr. To Mr. To Mr. To Mr. To Mr. To Mr. To Mr. To Mr. To Mr. To Mr. Kirills to Members of Alnmui. and Mrs. Milan Astle, a daughter. and Mrs. Claude Dubridge, a daughter. and Mrs. Wilson (Astle) a daughter. and Mrs. G. Wennerholm, a son. and Mrs. W. E. Hayden, a daughter. and Mrs. Varnum Parish, a son. and Mrs. Gaylord Hess, a daughter. and Mrs. Robert Dunn, Redlands. Cal., a son. and Mrs. E. H. Blakely, Joliet, a daughter. and Mrs. Ray Greenawalt, a son. THE ALU MNI RE SPONDS. We wrote to forty-live Alumni. Answers came from fourteen. Here is a type of the average letter received from the loyal ones. Villa Grove, Ill. Jan. 28, 1916. My Dear Sir: You may enter my name for a Year Book as per your letter. I am glad to know the old school is keeping up the publishing of such a copy. You in school do not fully appreciate what the year book means now, but after you have been out in the world, doing for yourselves ten or fifteen years, the old book will look pretty good. I take the book that my class had such a hard time getting together and read it from cover to cover, and it assures me that the happiest times of one’s life are his school days. Very truly yours, Jos. A. Gibeault. PAGE FI FTY-TII REE Others come and go, but Mrs. Kallandor’s Songs live on forever. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii=!iiiiiiNiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiii Perhaps more Alumni will respond next year? Think it over, ye who see this book. llllllllllllillllllllllllllliill=llllllllllllllllllflllllllllllli A visit to the High School might repay you. There has been a few who took the trouble this year—why not more? Did you see “Arabian Night?” Some of the old gradu¬ ates are developing into talented actors and actresses. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii=iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiniifi This is a new section in the Year Book, we hope you have all enjoyed it. Another year will find it more com¬ plete. Probably some will object, but then there are al¬ ways a few who cling to ancient forms. Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllll=llllll!lll!lllilllllllllllllllll Copies of the 1916 Annual go to all parts of the U. S. llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllEllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll ’15—“The Seniors aren’t what they used to be, are they?” ’16—“No, my dear Alumnus, they were Juniors last year.” -Selected. PAGE FIFTY-FOUR Offic ers of Alumni Association President_Mrs. Collier, Kankakee Viee-l resident_Chas. Sleevens. Beecher IS ec. See.,_Beatrice Barsalou, Chicago Cor- See._ Treasurer._ Toastmaster_ Sergeant at Arms Executive Board ) __Will Tuttle _Bilton Nichols _Edward Cleary _ IM.ilii. Sweet Mrs. Bert Sergeant _Clyde Tahler PAGE FIFTY-FIVE Alumni Members and Addresses. (When State is not given it is Illinois) Class of 1877 Eva (Jewets) Beers___Hoxie, Kan. Mary (Haslett) Brady_Crown Point, Ind. Eva Griffin (deceased). L. Emma Griffin__ .Clark Summit, Pa Eaton Haslett_Long Beach, Cal. Sarah (McKinstry) Kelley_Madison, S. D. Ida (Smithyman) Little_Momence Clara Thompson_Bunker Hill Ind. Class of 1888 Maggie (Brown) Corv_Marne, Iowa Ella (Fitzgerald) Moran. __Chicago. Mary (Hughes) McDonald_Yankton, S. D. Class of 1892 Martha (Chipman) Henry_Salem Francis (McDaniels) Taylor_ Cairo Mary (Knighthart) Meinzer_Momence Nora (Culver) Paradis._Minneapolis, Minn. Florence (Riker) Reins_Steptoe, Wash Martha (Clark) Watson_Highland Park Class of 1893 Maude (Shrontz) Du Montelle_Momence, Ill. Norman Griffin, cashier___Grant Park Carrie (Griffin) Cloidt ____Grant Park Jay Ken rich T minister_Culver, Ind. Bertha (Lamb) Dennison._Exline Maude (Patrick) Rose__Chicago Maude (Whitmore) Sweet_Ciierryvale, Kan. Class of 1894 C. M. C. Buntain, attorney__Kankakee May (Simonds) Burch__ Momence Frank H. Culver, draughtsman La Porte, Ind. Burr Groves_ Sparta, Wis. Ethel (Nichols) Einslee_Brunswick, Ind. Ralph Krows, reporter_Tacoma. Wash. Elmer Longpre, physician_Kankakee Minnie (Reins) Wilkinson_Kankakee John Wilkinson, physician_Kankakee Class of 1895 Gertrude (Ellis) Hess_Momence H. W. Freeman, dentist__.Grant Park Eva (Kious) Knaur__Momence Hilma (Melby) Kinney_Momence Jessica (Patrick) Bacon_Tipton, Ind. Chas. Pogue, monuments. .Crawfordsville, Ind. E. T. Stafford__.West Superior, Wis. Fred Willis, credit man_Chicago Samuel Sanstrom (deceased). Class of 1896 Magdalene Campbell, reporter_viomence Elwin J. Clark, civil engineer..Cheyenne, Wyo. Fred O. Clark__ Momence May Culver, musician_Ortonville, Minn. Lena (Drayer) Collier__Kankakee Jesse M. Gray_Yonkers, N. Y. Ernest Griffin__Grant Park Clara Landon_Portland, Ore. May (Buffington) Hoinke_Fort Dodge, Ind. Grayce Lane, musician_Momence Class of 1898 Hattie (Ingraham) Bigelow...Los Angeles, Cal. Carrie (Morgan) Beatty_Danville, Ky. Wm. J. Cleary, chaplain Soldiers’ Home_ _ _ Danville Julia Dowling-- Chicago Bertha Durham___Momence Hattie M. (Gibson) Dunn_Los Angeles, Cal Rosilda (Fountain) Hurst_St. Louis, Mo. Henry Hanson, merchant .....Niles City. Mont. Clare Kelsey, farmer_Grand Bay, Ala. Cora (Simonds) O’Connell_Momence Delia O’Donnel_Chicago Class of 1899 Mary L. Bukowski_Momence Harold Dennis, farmer__.Grant Park Edna (Paradis) McDonald___Chicago Norman Shaw, clerk_Washington, D. C. Clyde Tabler, lumber and coal __Momence Josephine Wagner (deceased). Class of 1900 Amos Chamberlain, Farmer___Momence James Cleary, Grocer_.Momence Carroll C. Clark_Chicago Georgia (Lamport) Coleman_Brazil, Ind. Lena (Dennis) Felt___Momence Nellie (Dwyer) Gordon_Penfield, Ill. Will Harris, Farmer_Grant Park Junia Johnson.____Crete Leona (Garrett) Montgomery_Stockland Mattie M. (Babin) Mulcher_Chicago Stephen Morgan (deceased) Bessie (McKee) Porter_Chilocco, Okla. Edward A. Porter_Chilocco, Okla Idella (Parmley) Sollitt.. _Pittsburg. Pa. Phoebe [Gibeault] Sprinkle_Villa Grove Florence [Culver] Shaffer_Minnesota Belle Rice, Teacher__Momence Fred Willis, Mail Clerk_ Mo pence May [Lamport] Wallace_Grant Park Ida [Stratton] Woody_Ft. Worth Tex. PAGE FIFTY-SIX Alumni Li£t Continued. Class of 1901 Josie Dwyer, milliner_Billinas, Mont. Olive (Burchard) Freeman_Grant Park Birdie [Smith] Gregoire_Tacoma, Wash. Ida [Force] Wilcox__Bartlew, Ind. Francis [Clark] Hartman_Hesperia, Mich. Alma [Drayer] Jackson_...Dover, N. H. Mamie [Brady] Keltering_Rose Lawn, Ind. Wayne Kelsey_E. Spokane, Wash. Clara Nadolni, Stenographer_Chicago Geo. Porter, Supt. Schools_Goodland, Ind. Lucille [Thruber] Smith_Grant Park Ethel Weaver, Teacher _Kankakee Class of 1902 Jennie Cleary, teacher_ Momence Elizabeth Cleary, teacher _ Momence Masie (Kious) Chamberlain_ _ Momence Laura Dennis_ Grant Park Joseph Gibeault, merchant_Villa Grove Anna Hanson, teacher_Redlands, Cal. Blanche (Freeman) Lewis._Momence Phoebe Nelson__ Chicago Ezra Porter (deceased). Grace Seaman _Rochester, Ind. Estella (Vane) Sergeant_Grant Park Laura (Gibson) Watrus_Mystic, Conn. Class of 1903 Bonnie [Weaver] Abeles_Naugatuck, Conn. Ivy [Porter] Bruner_Brook, Ind. Edith [Bennett] Chamberlain__Momence Flora [Dayton] Chipman_Cortland, N. Y. Blanche [Wilson] Esson _Grant Park Martha [Baechler] Garrett_Champaign Frank W. Garrett, Instructor _Champaign Marian [Se • rls] Hanson_Momence Sarah Hanson, Teacher_Chicago Blendina Miller, Artist_New York Varnum Parish, Attorney_Momence Niles Porter, Farmer_ Momence Carrie [Spry] Pifer_Newton Esther [Gray] Wilson_Stanwood, Wash. Edna [Dayton] Wheeler_Detroit, Mich. Class of 1904 Carrie [Clark] Blood.....Buffalo, Wyo. Edward Cleary, Bank Cashier _Momence Agnes [Peterson] Christensen, Teacher..... - Momence Lloyd Crosby [deceased] Sadie Crosby, Nurse_ Chicago Myrtle Gibeault, Stenographer_Chicago Viola [Chipman] Holman_.San Francisco, Cal. Leigh Kelsey, Farmer_E. Spokane, Wash. Clyde Parmley, Electrician_Kewanee, Ill. Ina [Hess] Robinson_Edgewood Anna Templeton, Clerk.__ Chicago Laura [Croman] Thruber_Los Angeles, Cal. Frank Vanlnwagen, Engineer_Chicago Gilbert A. Willis, Teacher_ ... ..Union Hill Marie [Wennerhom] Wennerholm_Momence Clara Wilson, Student__ Normal Class of 1905 Georgia Bennett_ Grant Park Stella [Dwyer] Goodere_....Chicago Jessie Garrett, Teacher_ .Standard Jay Garrett, Farmer_Knob Noster, Mo. Lola [Vane] Hazard _ Chicago Ha Hie [Selby] McLoughlin_Cerro Gordo Virginia [Tabler] Roden_Pasadena, Cal. Class of 1906 Francis Cleary, Priest__Rock Island Nina Fish_Muskogee. Okla. Will Hanson_ Chicago Serina [Johnson] Hanson_Ch cago Emma [Pittman] Vane_Momence Irene (Buckner) Wheeler_Momence Class of 1907 Hazel Broad, Teacher_ Peoria John Bukowski, Railroad Clerk..Chicago Myrtle Crosby, Teacher_Riedel, Mont. Lottie (Hess) Chipman_Momence Nellie (Loghry) Cleft _Oak Park Frank Dufrain, Teacher_Rockford Lucille (Fish) Hunt_Lowell, Ind. Harry Hoag, Prop. Bijou Theatre_Momence Clennie Little_ Momence Mamie Hal pin, Stenographer_Chicago Carrie (Hansen) Sauers_Conrad, Ind. Class of 1908 Meryl Boyd_Wessington, S. D. Hazel (Thurber) Britton_ Watseka Bessie Bennett_ _Hollywood, Cal. Francis Halpin, Private Sec_Chicago Florence f Smith) Hayden _Yorkville Will Hayden, Automobiles_ Yorkville Axel Hanson, Teacher_Grand River, la. Margaret Nelson, Teacher_ Cissna Park Gertrude Nelson, Teacher_Hammond, Ind. Clare Porter, Clerk_ Morocco, Ind. Will Parish_Momence James Ryan, Law Student_Ann Arbor, Mich. Minnie (Shoultz) Wilmot_Amorilla, Texas Margaret (McMann) Sawyer_Lansing, Mich. Mattie Stetson, Milliner. _ Momence Josephine Tiffany, Musician_Momence Jesse W ilson, Farmer_Grant Park PACE FIFTY SEVEN Alumni Li t Continued. Class of 1909 Clara (Burtt) Allen_Rushville, Ind. Mabel (Popejoy) Blakeley..-Indianapolis, Ind. Ida (Anderson) Baker. North Manchester, Ind. Georgia Bigoness_Momence James Crosby, Ranchman_Riedel, Mont. Claude Dubridge, Clerk. _Momence Arthur Giroux_Chicago Gaylord Hess, Teacher_Durango, Coh Anna Keeler, Teacher_Beecher George Nichols, Mechanic_Momence Harold Smith, Farmer_ Lowell Will Tuttle, Hotel-Keeper_ Momence Class of 1910 Louise (Astle) Wilson_ _Atlanta, Ga. Beatrice Barsalou, Stenographer_Chicago Beulah (Cremer) Cornelius_West Frankfort Clifford Connor_Momence Margaret Cleary, Teacher_Irwin Percival Dennis, Farmer__Grant Park George Grabe, Teacher........_Essex Irene Garrett, Teacher_Granville, Ill. Grace (Porter) Greenawalt_Momence Irma Gordinier, Teacher_Momence Marie Jackson, Asst. Postmistress_Momence Eva Lilly, Teacher_Momence Neil Metcalf, Brakeman _Momence Catherine Mazur, Teacher_Momence Harold Nelson, Monotype Foreman_Chicago Lester Polk, Civil Engineer_Sanford, Ind. John Stratton, Armour Co_ _ _ ... Buenos Aires, Argentina Catherine (Halpin) Sherwood_Momence Cecil Sherwood, Brakeman_Momence Howard Walker, Electrician_Chicago Mary Law, Nurse_ Chicago Class of 1911 Ivan Crosby, Ranchman__Riedel, Mont Ethel Dwyer, Teacher_ Penfield Everette Fountain___ Student U. of I. Dean Howk, Teacher of Math_Monticello Capitola Hanson, Teacher__ .Momence Lorene Hill, Nurse_ Chicago Helen Kirby.__ Momence Mabel Snow_ Momence Alice Wilson, Teacher_ Grant Park Class of 1912 Florence (West) Astle_Momence Wayne Allen, Student_ __Beloit Jean Bigelow, Stenographer__Chicago George Bukowski, Ry. CJerk_ ... Momence Mary Clark, Stenographer_Watseka Walter Dubridge, Student_U. of I. Ragnhild Jensen, Teacher_Momence Effie Lundstrom, Teacher_Momence Maude (Hupp) Lavery_ Momence Helen Melby, Student_Granville, Ohio Harry Seavey, Student_U. of I. Class of 1913 Ethel Bradley_ Momence Mabel Clapsaddle _ Hollywood, Cal. Leonard Gordinier, Farmer_Momence Ruby (Tuttle) Hampton__Momence Clark Howk, Student_...._U. of I. Cscar Hanson _Redlands, Cal. Amanda Johnson_Momence Dolly Nelson, Teacher _ Momence Anthony Parish, Student_ Notre Dame Nora (Lynds) Snow_Momence Charles Tuttle, Timekeeper.___Momence Earl Todd, Teacher_ Momence Class of 1914 Lulu Beyerlein_ Momence Bessie Brassard, Student_ Chicago Helena Hardy, Student_Penn Hall, Pa, Selma Johnson, Bookkeeper_Momence Dorothy Nelson, Clerk_Momence Viola Olson, Waitress___Momence Duwana Rasmussen, Teacher_ Exline Florence Smith_ ...Momence Livonia Walker, Teacher_ ..Kankakee Harry Wiechen, Teacher_Beecher Zeniada Zahl, Stenographer_,__M. H. S. Class of 1915 Amiee Bigelow_„___Momence Ruth Boswell, Post-Graduate_... Momence Lucy Brown, Post-Graduate_Jlomence Robert Dennis, Teacher_ Tallmadge Elva DuBridge, Teacher__Beecher Fred Evans, Clerk_Grant Park Viola Evans __Grant Park George Ferree, Student______ _U. of I Margaret Greenwalt, Teacher _Momence Clay Hayden, News Dealer_ _Momence Monroe Hayden, Student_„_Purdue Hazel McConnel, Post-Graduate...... Momence Pauline Nichols, Post-Graduate_Momence Margaret Nelson, Teacher... _Momence Lucile Peterson, Teacher_.Momence Lora Simonds, Teacher__ Momence Gertrude Smith_ .Momence Charles Stevens, Student_Notre Dame Philip Sweet, Student....__Notre Dame ADDITIONAL MARRIAGES AND BIRTHS Charles Tuttle to Miss Judith Mills. Axel Hansen to Miss Elnora N. Carrel. To Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hurst, St. Louis, a daughter. PAGE FIFTY-EIGHT The Gymnasium. As soon as the new building was completed, interest centered on our first gymnasium. An ice cream social was held, and the Athletic Association began planning their winter activities. The basket-ball season commenced on the concrete floor, but it was apparent to all that a better surface was needed. The Parent-Teacher’s Association took active charge of the work, and a committee was appointed to raise sufficient funds for a carpet. The liberal contributions made this soon possible, and the carpet was laid during the Xmas Holidays. The report of Miss Jennie Cleary, Secretary of the Association, follows: Collected by subscription _ _ _$220.00 From Athletic Club_ 46.00 Cost of carpet and laying_ 248.70 Balance on hand_ 17.30 The proceeds from the play, ‘Arabian Nights,’ from the Operetta, and several other benefits, were turned into this fund. Shower-baths have recently been installed. The Gym. has served for basketball games, Entertain¬ ments, Lecture Course numbers, etc. It has proved bene¬ ficial to both girls and boys. Regular hours for the different grades were assigned, and the grammar grades have enjoyed it as well as the High School. It is to be hoped that a full equipment may be installed by next year, and a greater number of both school and towns-people be able to derive pleasure and benefit from it. The High School takes this means to thank the loyal contributors, School-Board and Faculty, for making this thing possible. List of Contributors to the Gym Fund. Milan Astle Dr. A. S. Burtt A. J. Busch Mrs. Bellinger O. A. Burdick W. A. Burch O. Bigelow Betsey Brassard C. M. C. Buntain E. P. Cleary Rev. F. X. Cleary P. J. Cleary Ed. Chatfield Staff Coffinberry Matt Clegg L. Coffel Mrs. Lena Collier Lott Ceelen D. S. Deardurff Mrs. P. DuMontelle Elmer Deliere Harry Exline Byron Fowler Art Giroux Fred Harms Harry Hall Chas. Hack Chas. Hess John Hess John Howk Ernest Hardy Henry Halpin M. C. Hobart E. P. Harney Clay Hayden E. D. Inslee N. P. Jensen L. J. Joubert T. R. Johnston Ed. Kurtz J. J. Kirby E. J. Lucas F. E. Lane J. E. Melby Ira W. Metcalf Frank Meinzer Thos. Newsam Dr. Nickerson V. A. Parish W. W. Parish, Jr. Will Parish D. C. Riker W. J. Riley D. E. Styles F. E. Smith Cecil Sherwood Fred Sanstrom O. S. Tharp B. L. Tabler Clyde Tabler F. C. Tallmadge C. A. Violet Harry Wiechen W. Watson Mrs. C. A. Wickstrom E. E. Ward W. J. Ward Mrs. Walker E. E. Wheeler The committee in charge of the subscription was W. J. Ward, chairman; D. E. Styles, C. A. Violet, Ed Cleary, V. A. Parish and E. E. Wheeler. (TplU? ii lot CP Lg) Cn CP c_ V. L. Edwards, Editor The ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION GERALD MANZER President FRED MELBY Vice-Pres. V. L. EDWARDS Sec. E. E. WHEELER Treas. PAGE SIXTY The Basket The 1915-16 basket-ball season started with a game between the H. S. and the Alumni on Thanksgiving day. The H. S. team consisted of four ‘M’ men; Cook, a new man from G. P. H. S. and Manzer of last year’s second squad. The Alumni was composed of such stars as W. Hayden, C. Hayden, G. Nichols, Ferree, and Peterson. The game was played on a concrete floor, but proved a hard fight from start to finish. Storrs caged six baskets for the High School, and Ferree did the bulk of the scoring for the old-timers. W. Hayden and Clegg starred on the defense. The Lineup: ALUMNI —12 HIGH SCHOOL —18 C. Hayden__F_Storrs G. Ferree_F_Gelino G. Nichols _C_Cook A. Peterson_G_Manzer, Edwards W. Hayden_G_J. Clegg The game was refereed by Mayor Tallmadge. On December 3rd we took the Herscher H. S. into camp by the score of 18 to 8. They are a small, speedy, bunch, and showed up well in team work. Momence played an excellent guarding game. Manzer played forward in place of Storrs who had left the team on account of ill health. Ball Season Hoopeston is certainly the town in which to play basket¬ ball. M. H. S. journeyed there on Dec 17th, when a game was played in the cupola of the school. Because of the 2 by 4 room, our boys were seriously handicapped, but came back strong in the second half. The game ended 12 to 11 in favor of Hoopeston. Playing for the first time on the new cork carpet, Momence defeated the heavy Reddick bunch by the score of 16 to 15. The game may have been a tie as the score- keepers became a little mixed, but Reddick conceded us our victory—won against a team that out-weighed us 25 pounds to the man. Complimentary tickets were sent to all con¬ tributors to the Gym. fund, and the room was packed. The new ‘Loyalty Song’ made it’s initial appearance, and enthusiasm ran high. M. H. S. seemed to be coming into her own in basket-ball. The town team easily defeated the St. Anne Stars, and Momence went home well pleased with the result of the double header. Gelino scored 14 of our 16 points. Both the town team and High School received a slight jolt a fortnight after, when the Kankakee Y. M. C. A., and the St. Viator’s Academy came over. Despite stellar work by C. Hayden, the Y. M. C. A. won out by the score of 42 to 29. The High School could not break up the system of passing and rough work indulged in by the Academy, and lost out 16 to 14. Nichols broke in to the battle. Another large crowd was in attendance. I ‘All E SIXTY-ONE BASKET BALL TEAM On the fateful 28th Hoopeston came, glared at, and scalped. With Clegg and Gelino out of the game, the boys never had a chance. They fought hard, tho’ — and espec¬ ially does Nichols deserve credit. Hoopeston were perfect players and came out on the long end of a 42-13 score. Interest died soon after. No more games were played till Feb. 19th, when Lowell defeated us 25 to 15 in the Gym. On March 4th, minus the coach and several others, the team (?) traveled to Lowell, and were defeated by a large score. Thus ended a successful season—everything considered, which might have been better had not injuries and inelgibilities played such an important part. Looking Ahead. Outlooks are very bright for an excellent team next year. Five regulars return. Nichols should fill Manzer’s place, and there will be a number after subsitute Ault’s position. With this year’s experience in playing together, the team hopes for a perfect record next. Everyone declares their loyalty and a successful season is assured. Northwestern Trip. On March 24th and 25th, John Gelino, Jack Clegg, John Condon and Lawrence Burch attended the Northwestern indoor meet. The latter three entered in the Junior events, and all made a creditable showing. Condon was in the plunge, Jack in the sixty yard dash, and Burch surprised everyone but himself by running fifth in the 660 yard final. PAGE SIXTY-THREE The Players Capt. •). Clegg played a consistent fighting game thruout the year. 1 Ie was the pivot on which all the plays revolved. His value to the team is best shown by his absence in the Hoopston game. He receives the unanimous appointment as guard on both the all-county and all-M. H. S. teams. He remains in school another vear. Forward J. Gelino is a clever, speedy player who com¬ pletely outclassed several larger opponents. He leads the field in points scored. His specialty is free throwing. John is a Junior, so he has another year of service. Manager Storrs has played forward three years, and proved by his work in the Alumni game that he would have had his best year. Unfortunately “Si” had to leave school on account of ill health. Center Cook is a Junior, having come from G. P. H. S. He put a little ‘bulk’ into the squad, and has played a steady, cool-headed game all year. He has participated in every battle this year. Forward Manzer began at guard, but worked his way to the front of the field. “Mox” is in the game every minute, and especially did he distinguish himself in the Lowell battle. He is a Senior. Forward Nichols is the only man on the team from the two lower classes. He broke into the game about mid- season, and the prophets are raving over his future. Bobby is only fifeen, and played in only half the games, yet he stands second in points scored. Guard Edwards, an ‘M’ man, played an excellent game. He was very adept at ‘staying with’ his man—something a few others might have done better. He is a Junior. PAGE SIXTY-FOUR All Star Foot Ball Team. The following all-star football team is the result of many hours of debate, and is vouched for by several authorities. Of course it will not suit everyone—but we believe that it could play together best. The second is almost as strong as the first, and would give them a great fight. It is to be regretted that the team must be picked from Alumni only, and from teams after 1902. Otherwise, there would be a number of changes. But here it is—as good as Eckersall and Camp could ever pick! FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM Metcalf (’10)_End_C. Hayden (’15) C. Tuttle (’13)_Tackle_C. Dubridge (’09) F. Garrett (’03)_Guard_I. Crosby (’ll) J. Garrett (’05)_Center_G. Grabe (’10) H. Walker(’10)_Guard_H. Smith (’09) J. Wilson (’08)_Tackle_P. Dennis (’10) C. Porter (’08)_End_G. Hess (’09) J. Stratton (’10)__Quarter_ __L. Polk (’10) W. Hayden (’08) -Left Half_A. Parish (’13) A. Giroux (’09)__Right Half__G. Nichols (’09) W. Allen (’12)_Full Back___W. Tuttle (’09) All Star County Team. (Picked from observation, and suggestions of answering schools; K. H. S. not included. Let no one take offense.) 1st team 2nd team Beauchamp (St. Anne)__F_Gelino (Momence) Robinson (Reddick)_F Leiserowitz (Herscher) Cyr (St. Anne)_C_Grant (Manteno) Shields (St. Viator’s)_G_Martin (St. Anne) Clegg (Momence)_G_Weis (Reddick) Changnon, of St. Anne, deserves mention, as he played a superior game at Center, but we have not included him as he is a post graduate. eeoeeoeeoehoee All Star Basket Ball in M. H. S. (Picked only from present students and Alumni, who have won M’s 1st team 2nd team C. Hayden (’15)_F___Gelino (’17) A. Giroux(’09)_F__J. Stratton (’09) G. Nichols (’09)_C_Jensen (’15) W. Hayden (’08)_G_Steevens (’15) J. Clegg (’17)_ G__W. Tuttle (’09) PAGE SIXTY-FIVE High School Songs. THE LO YALT Y SONG. [After the Illinois Loyalty Song] We are loyal to you Momenee High, To your cherry and white Momenee High, We’ll back you to stand, ’Gainst the best in the land, For we know you have sand, Momenee High. Rah! Rah! So smash that blockade Momenee High, Go crashing ahead, Momenee High. Our team is our firm defender, On boys for we expect a victory For you, Momenee High. Che-he-che-ha-che-ha-ha-ha! Momenee High School, Rah, Rah, Rah! Fling out the dear old flag of cherry and white, Bring on your sons and daughters, willing to fight, Like men of old on giants, placing reliance, Shouting defiance, Oski! wow! wow! O’er the broad green fields that nourish our land, For honest labor and for learning we stand, And to thee we pledge our heart and hand, Dear Momenee High School! Momenee High. We are loyal to you Momenee High, To your cherry and white, Momenee High, We’ll back you to stand, ’Gainst the best in the land, For we know you have sand, Momenee High. Rah! Rah! So smash that blockade Momenee High, Go crashing ahead, Momenee Nigh Our team is our firm defender, On boys for we expect a victory For you, Momenee High. Che-he-che-ha-che-ha-ha-ha! Momenee High School, Rah, Rah, Rah! A NEW HIGH SCHOOL SONG. Strawberry-shortcake, huckleberry pie, V—I—C—T—O—R—Y! Are we in it? Well I guess! Momenee High School, yes, yes, yes! Ice cream soda, ginger-ale and pop, Momenee High School always on top! Whenever we lose, it’s by a shave, And whenever we win, we can’t behave! O the M. H. S. What’s the matter with em? Oh the M. H. S! They’re all there! O the M. H. S.! What’s the matter with em? Everybody there on the M. H. S.! Raddy—daddy, Ping—pong! OO—OO—! PAGE SIXTY-SIX A Short Review of Athletics in M. H. S. During the La£t 1 5 Years. E cannot expect, of course, to go into detail in an article of this length or to compile all statistics relating to our subject. The material, for the most part, has been gleaned from past yearbooks. In this summing up, tho, we have endeavored to place credit where it is due, and remind all of the glorious record made by M. H. S. in an Athletic way. In 1902 Momence easily captured the County Track Meet with 85 points to Kankakee’s 57. We had already annexed the 1901 banner. It was this year that Gibeault ran away with the sprints, and V. Parish, Porter, and the Garrett boys took the points left after Gibeault’s 29. In 1903 we repeated our performance, 85 to 48. Pifer was the individual point winner with 38. 1904 saw the incomparable Haslett piling up 37 points, and establishing several new records. Our fifth consecutive victory occurred in 1905—Momence 60, Kankakee 40, Ilerscher 22. The 1906 meet proved to be the certain reversal. Kan¬ kakee and Herscher led us with 59 and 39 points respectively to our 28. Nichols of Momence established a new record in the high jump, that was to stand for several years. M. H. S. was wise in 1907. They dropped track in favor of baseball. Kankakee came over, and a pitching duel be¬ tween Shiek of Momence and Pottengerof K. K. K. ensued. The former had the better of the argument, and a few timely hits won for us.—1 to 0. During these two slack years, steady training and an im¬ proved school with a larger enrollment and better faculty, brought us to the zenith of our athletic glory. In the fall of the same year (1907) our newly organized football team swept over all opponents except K. H. S., who defeated us 17 to 0. Among our victims were the heavy and fast Watseka, Lowell, Brook, and Alumni teams. Despite the lack of an adequate hall, basket-ball proved no less successful. We ended the season with the title, ‘Champions of K. K. K. County.’ But it was in track that the test came. A few athletes, accompanied by the Principal, went to Watseka and defeated that school by the overwhelming score of 87 to 21. Flushed with our easy victory, we swept records by the boards in the county meet. The wrecking grew, composed of Stratton, Tuttle, Giroux, Hess, Hayden, Nichols, and a few others, downed the much-lauded K. H. S. 73 to 42. Stratton was high man with 24 points to his credit. Our next football squad played in the worst kind of hard luck during the season. Nevertheless we held Kan¬ kakee to the closest score a M. H. S. team ever has. An accident prevented a victory, and the game ended 6 to 10. The Alumni and Watseka were defeated, and we lost our only game to Bloom T. H. S. The field meet showed another victory, M. H. S. 64|, K. H. S. 461, Herscher 15. In 1909 only two games of football were played. We defeated Sheldon 18 to 0, and lost to the Alumni 21 to 5. Kankakee came back and nosed out a victory in track, 53 to 51. A number of new records were made, among them being those of Stratton in the broad jump, and Metcalf in the half and mile. Football declined in the fall of 1911. Because of faculty Review of Athletics Continued. interference, only one game was played, the Alumni win¬ ning, 32 to 5. In track tho, onr two man team ran away with everything, Allen winning 29 points and Grimes 19. Final score, M. H. S. 59, K. H. S. 29, Herscher 20. The next year saw the demise of football. We lost all four games played. In track, Kankakee won out 53 to 37. That football was thru was proven by an attempt to resur¬ rect the sport in the fall. One game was played with Chicago Heights-—which we lost, 45 to 0. Track proved a disappointment, Kankakee inviting a number of big schools to the meet. Grimes and Hayden did well, however, the latter winning all three dashes. Score: K. H. S. 47, M. H. S. 22, Joliet 23. 1914 found Momence organizing a basket-ball team. While no victories resulted, the outdoor team did well— improving rapidly, and forming a nucleus for a great 1915 squad. Kankakee again won out in track. Hayden scored 13 of our 14 points. The 1915 basketball season is still fresh in our minds. It may be mentioned, tho, that we won about half of our games—and held some unbeatable teams to a close score. PACK SIXTY-SEVEN Track and Field Meet 191 5. Note —It was this year’s book desire to include this year’s Track and Oratorical contests at Kankakee. The setting of the date of May 26th may make this impossible. As the events were not in last year’s annual, we will in¬ clude them here—the Oratorical after the Public Speaking Review. We trust that the 1917 copy will continue the practice and give an account of this season’s meet, if we do not. Excitement ran high, and Momence—who was considered the ‘dark horse’ came in for their share of derision—some¬ thing K. K. K. is notorious for. Hayden, after his victory in the State hundred, seemed a safe bet in the dashes. He found some stiff opposition but won the fifty and hundred. Jensen, meanwhile, placed third in the shot. The 220 proved the prettiest race of the day, Clay establishing a new record—the remarkable high school time of 22:2-5. Ferree M. Hayden and Gelino also did well, but scored no points. Final score—Joliet 43, K. K. K. 29, M. H. S. 16. As some disappointed rooter remarked, “Well, Kankakee got beat anyhow, and we whaled ’em in Extempore!” PAGE SIXTY-EIGHT The Local Track and Field Meet. On Thursday, May 4, the annual inter-class track meet was held. The Sophomore class, after a hard contest, won out with 36 points to their credit. The boys did not try for records, and the small track kept down the time in the races. Robert Nichols was individual point winner, with a perfect score of 20 points. Fred Conrad was second with 16. One of the surprises of the meet was Mundon’s easy victory in the mile. He finished without being exhausted, and should develop into a crack long distance runner. Because of the short straight-away track, no hundred was run, and the hurdle races had to also be omitted. A large crowd was in attendance. Clay Hayden served as official starter; V. Edwards, Score-keeper, and Mr. Ward as Timer. The relay was known as a ‘medley relay,’ the first man on each team running one lap, the second, two; the third, three; and the fourth, four laps; a little over a mile in all. It proved a very interesting innovation. TABLE OF EVENTS: KEY—[Se]_Stands for Senior. [Ju]_Stands for Junior. [So] _ -Stands for Sophomore. [Fe]--Stands for Freshman. [8th] _-Stands for 8th grade. EVENT WON BY SECOND THIRD TIME 50 yd. dash_-Nichols [So]_Conrad [Fe]_Gelino [Ju]__5:4 220 yd. dash_“_Cantway [So]_“-27 : 440 yd. dash Cantway [So]__Burch [Fe] __Ault [Se]-_62 :2 880 yd. dash_Bradley [So]___“(only 2 finished, No time) Mile Run_Mundon [8th]_Gelino__Condon [So]_5:58 RELAY First place counts five points. Won by_Freshmen(Bydalek, Tomas, Conrad, Burch) Second__Sophomores(Nichols, Condon, Cantway, Bradley) Third___Juniors (Smith, Cook, Clegg, Gelino) FIELD EVENTS EVENT WON BY SECOND THIRD Discus--Conrad (Fe) __Cook(Ju)-Bydalek (Fe)Dis. 81.5 Shot Put__“_Graves (So)Dis. 34:2 High Jump.-Nichols_Ault (Se)-Cantway (So)Hg. 5:4 Pole Vault-__Gelino_Clegg (Ju)__Chatfield (Fe)Hg. 9: Broad Jump_Nichols_Conrad_Cook_Disl8 :5 TABLE OF POINTS Sophomores_:_36 Freshmen__ r _ .__29 Juniors_ 20 8th Grade_ 5 Seniors_ 4 I‘A ;U SIXTY-NINE TRACK TEAM PAGE SEVENTY utwfl $Iag£B Doings of the Girls’ Athletic As¬ sociation During the Pa t Year The Gym has offered an opportunity this year for ad¬ equate physical training for the girls as well as the boys. Many have taken advantage of this. Lack of apparatus has prevented instruction in the regular gymnastic work, and the interest, consequently, was centered in basket-ball. By a plan adopted in the fall, the girls wishing to play were divided into two groups—a first and second team— the members of which had to be present or provide substi¬ tutes. In this way the girls became accustomed to playing together, and having a definite position on the team. For those who did not care for basket-ball, there has been a class in physical culture (known as the Class in Calisthenics) which met in Philo Hall. Here a different group of girls have received training in simple exercises and drill, much less strenuous than basket-ball. The G. A. A. started out this year with a great deal of enthusiasm. They helped conduct the ice cream social at once, to assist in equipping the Gym, and with the money left over have recently purchased a fine new basket-ball. With the coming of spring, the interest in indoor work has decreased, but next fall, with the providing of better equipment and organization, the G. A. A. is sure of a suc¬ cessful revival. Margaret Merwin. nf tfirls FUNNY THINGS SEEN IN THE GYM. Mart, ‘rounding up’ enough girls for two teams. Irene throwing a basket. W. W. in a Gym suit. L. Mills acting as umpire. Dorothy Styles obeying Newton’s law. On Mondays this appears : “Girl’s basket-ball tonight—for the love of Allah; show up!” Opal reports a season’s record of 5 baskets. She used a step-ladder. moY oiuom FRESHMAN LAMENT I’d like to be a senior, And with the senior stand A fountain pen behind my ear, A note book in my hand; I would not be a president; Tis hard to be a king; I would not be an emperor For all that wealth would bring ; I would not be an angel— For angels have to sing; I’d rather be a senior, And never do a thing. —Denisonian PAGE SEVENTY-ONE Girl’s Athletic Association, Miss Merwin, Coach. PAGE SEVENTY-THREE © A IC C AT E RS PAGE SEVENTY-FOUR Year Book jokes Rolland L. reading to Laurie M.: “Just listen to this: It says here in the paper that it takes more than 500 ele¬ phants a year to make our piano keys.” Laurie: “Jimminy Crickets! Ain’t it just wonderful what some animals can be trained to do?” What little flattery isn’t expended on women is saved for tombstones. ’Tis said one doesn’t learn much while talking. Which may explain why some students know so little. Marian S.—(Translating a part of Caesar which refers to the Arar river). It was of such slow current that he could not tell which way it flew.” Gladys J. : “Fred” horrid! Last night a bug flew right into my mouth, and I asked him of what that was a sign? Florence B.—“Well, what did he say?” Gladys - “That I should keep my mouth shut.” Troublesome Little Sister. Hazel’s Sister: — “Say, I know what your name is.” John G. — “What, my dear? Sister—“Mr. Little Ears ” The Farmer Mr. Johnston to Arthur Younglove: “Arthur, if you had a farm what would you raise on it? Arthur: “I’d raise cain.” Miss Graham—“When Romans captured Spain, they Romanized it. Now when Greece conquered Persja what happened?” Brilliant Scholar: “They greased it.” And his little Ford rambled right along.—Fred Melby. Sooner or Later—Miss Merwin. When I was a dreamer.—Richard S. tr Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farm.—Kathryn H. I want to linger.—John Gelino. Gerald’s report in Ame. Hist., on Nathan Hale: Nathan Hale, Graduate of Yale, Loyal son, Obeyed Washington, Caught as a spy— British said “DIE!” Now he’s hung And my song is sung.” Popular Hits I’ve got the time, I got the place, but its (Gosh Darn) hard to find the girl! —John C. If I forget—Vivien Edwards. I don’t believe in flirting.—Dorothy Smith. Tinkle the Ivory.—Marie Seavey. There’s a girl in the Heart of Hopkin’s Park.—Laurie Mills._ A Perfect Day—Xmas. Everybody Rag with me.—Martina Condon. Oh, You beautiful Doll! —Hazel Hall. I’ve heard of Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, but, what in thunder is Nut Sundae? I A K NKVMNTY FIVE Just Jokes. NEW RECIPES AND GOOD. LEMON MASH. Procure a lemon in good health and regular standing. Squeeze it while it has its coat on so as to loosen its internal workings. Cut it in twain with a dull knife. Place one half on the rug in the best room in the house, place the ball of the foot gently upon it. Now throw all your weight on the ball of the foot. The result should be a first class lemon mash. Serve with a damp cloth and dust pan. PEACH SOUR. Pick out a peach. Invite her to a two dollar show. Call her up the night of the performance and tell her you cannot take her. The result will be a peach sour. PINE APPLE FLIP. Hold the pineapple in the palm of the right hand. Give your wrist a quick jerk. If you are dexterous you should make the pineapple flip. STUFFED BEANS. Select an adolescet bean. Stuff with a teaspoonful of Math, one and a half teaspoonsful of English and a glass of history. Season with white cards and a little Spanish. Roast in M. H. S. oven till well done. SCRAMBLED BRAINS. Take one student, stuff with lectures, garnish with white cards, season with exams and thicken with flunks. If the result is not satisfactory, re¬ peat the application or double the quantities. If this does not produce scrambled brains, try no further for your sub¬ ject is brainless. Left out of the calendar—April 27th. Miss S. refuses to have her picture taken—in the presence of her Superior. A STORY-? John C. and Harold McKee went to Chicago Heights. John lost his pal, and was surprised to Ibid him in front of a famous museum, making friends with flic gutter. John-—“Well, what did you see in there.’ Mutt — ‘ ‘I saw: Bats and frogs and tin-horned owls, And mocking birds with ugly jowls, Anteaters made without their ears, Hyenas shedding concrete tears, And pink-green salamanders, who, Were ever making eyes at yon I’m sure I would have seen much more, Had a snake not chased me out I lie door!” HOW QUEER! The typewriter to the pencil said, “Now can you tell me, please, Although I have no doors and locks, I have so many keys?” “I do not know,” the pencil said, It’s queer as quadrupeds, But can you tell me why we wear, Our rubbers on our heads?” Lady—“My man, when did you become such an expert swimmer?” “Why lady, I used to be a traffic cop in Venice.” Yet ah! That spring should vanish with the rose! That Youth’s sweet-scented manuscript should close! —Omar. PAGE SEVENTY-SIX Just Jokes I want to go back to Michigan.—Miss Graham. WANTED—A foot reducer—Jack Clegg. WANTED—Curly Hair.—Irene Hardy. Miss Terry (to Arthur Y.) “Take that gum out of your mouth! I’m tired of looking down your throat!” Hazel (answering phone at 7:00 P. M.) “No, you can’t come now Bob! Rolland’s here now, and John will be at nine, but maybe you can come awhile at 8:30!” The Business Mgr. came rushing in with an ad. No matter who wrote it, it ran like this: Blank Blank, Ladies’ ready to wear carpets, rugs and linoleums.” Mr. Brown—“Mr. Condon, what business are you think¬ ing of putting your son to?” Mr. C. — “Well, judging from the hours he keeps, I think he’s a natural born milk man!” Every thing O. K. L. B. — “Hows everything?” J. G. Oh she’s all right!” REMARKABLE REMARKS. Any Freshman—Where is the sawdust pump? Miss Stallings—“Anybody here seen Johnston?” Martha S. — “Senior Class Meeting tonight.” Mr. Johnston—“Well, now,” Miss Merwin to Martina—“You’re such a nice little girl, it’s too bad you’re so foolish!” A complete list of L. Burch’s love affairs are to be found in the Congressional Library, Volume 7 to Volume 19. CHARACTER SKETCHES As fresh and pure as the winsome dawn When the shadows play on the morning lawn. —Hazel Taylor Her smiles are an inspiration.—Florence Bright. No man is more startling in action than a dreamer. —Richard Smith An inventive mind was his, To make wheels whirr and pistons whizz! —Verne Cantway. His attitude is such, that in the very selfishness of Nature he could not work but to be successful. —Victor Taylor. JUST A SLIP. Miss Sheldon [in Zoology] “Of what use are our lips to us?” Viv — “Why you shut them so stuff won’t fall out!” Some people blush terribly easy. It isn’t just the bashful girls either. Miss Sheldon—“Now class, if you want to know any¬ thing about chimpanzees you will have to watch me! ’ ’ All the world’s a dice box, and Jack’s the figure seven! ODELETS Fair Ellen! Smile but once and we Would place you in society! Skilled, she was, in the gentle household arts, More skillful yet, met hinks, in breaking hearts! —Martha S. PAGE SEVENTY-SEVEN Just THEIR LOVES. A Fireman—A flame. A Milliner—A beau. A Confectioner—My sweet. Fruit Dealer—My peach. A Dyer —Pink of perfection. Poultry Dealer—My old hen. Sportsman—Deer. Florist—My rose of the world. Cook—Dumpling. Investor—Mine. It is wrong to say fix—unless you mean, to attach. Is it always’wrong to say, “I fixed my hair?” Harry S.—“Did you know that a policeman’s club was a lever?” Lamport—Who told you that?” Harry S.—“Well, the book said that nut crackers were levers!” Miss Stallings (scowling at Richard) “The Smiths don’t amount to much. I guess it’s because there’s too many of them! ” Gerald—“How about Johnson’s?” Miss S. — “There ' s a ‘T’ in ‘his ' name!” Miss S.— “For heavens sake, boy, what’s your head for?” Robert Farmer—“I guess it’s to keep my necktie from slipping off!” In stately line we slowly pass, As ancient as the hour glass! —The Seniors. Notice - Deportment counts at all hours. Striving ever to be good.—Irene Hunt. Mr. Wheeler—“In what course do you expect to graduate?” Verne C. — “Course of time, I expect!” Jokes. Toastmaster Taylor—“We will now hear from Miss Stallings how Mr. Johnston enjoys H. S. life.” Romantic, Holland (in a dramatic delivery) “I kissed her, last night, on the portico!’’ Leslie H. [scornfully] “Huh! I kissed her on the mouth! ” WHEN A FELLER’S IN LOVE. When a feller’s in love he’s a fit candidate For the insane asylum no doubt, There is never a cure for a dippy love state; It has just got to wear itself out. He’s looney, he’s batty, bereft of his sense, He’s as shy of gray matter above As a tom cat who sits on a back alley fence; Yes he is! when a feller’s in love Vic—“Gee, I wish I had a girl!” R. S. — “Gee, so do I!” A pretty young goddess came along. R. S.—“You take her!” Vic—“You take her!” After Operetta, we heard Roy Hess singing: “I dreamed my life was one Cast out on a bounding billow, And I hugged in glee my pillow — Till Ma came with a willow, And then uprose the sun [son] ! ” THE CLASSIC. Ancient History Teacher—“Tell me about scarabs.” Laurie Mills—“You mean crabs, don’t you?” ADD THE MISTER. SLIVERS! The Athletic Editor received a letter addressed to Miss Vivien Edwards. PAGE SEVENTY-EIGHT The Census Name Nick Name Hobby By Word Favorite Vocation Destination Laura Mills Goofie Flirting My Gracious! Edith Lamport Musician Pres, of U. S. Fred Melby Cootch Fording Run Along! Belle of the Bakery Baker Farmer Amy Mattocks Shorty Talking Goodness! Editor in Chief Author School Teacher Harold McKee Mutt Lefty Cartooning By Cracky ! Salvation Nell Nothing Tramp Elizabeth Jensen Bunny Winking Oh, Giggle! Chatties Wiggling Orator Leora Bishop Spot Bragging Ah, Shucks! Freshmen Pianist Teaching Silas Storrs Sy Playing B. B. 50—50! All the Same Laughing Army Marian Styles Tiny Making Faces Oh, Agony! Ziggy Champion Heavyweight Singer Irene Hardy Sportie Rolling Eyes Oh, Heck! Oswald Declaimer M. E. Parsonage Elnora Dickey Dinky Smiling Mercy! f f ? f Studying Movies Ruth Johnson Rufus Teasing Amy Quit YourKiddin’ A Farmer Dancing Stage Lawrence Benjamin Benji Selling Everything Ah, Shut Up! Grace S. Farmer Peddler Hazel Mills Haz Whispering Have a Heart None Doing Nothing H. S. Margaret Merwin Peg Biting Her Lips Quiet down Pupils! “Babe” Talking Honolulu Paul Nelson Motorcycle Mike Motorcycling Go Tong Wid Ye! “Billie” Fooling with everything Office Boy Vivien Edwards Slivers Chasing Chickens Oh, Dear! Lord Knows Breaking Hearts Drug Store Helen Stallings Fat Operettaing Heavens! Her Superior Instructor Housewife Kathrine Hobby Kaek Teasing Miss M. I Should Worry Not Joe Breaking Horses Artist’s Model Georgia West George Raising Ned Be Game Out of Town Chauffeur None Clare Terry Holy Terror Cleaning Out Now, A; Lincoln Clare Terry Dictating Senate Come’l Room PAG 10 SIOVIONTY-NINE The Zeppelin Raid. Found in the Crypt of R. R. Smith by an Archaeologist in 5916 A. D. Deciphered with Difficulty The following is an account relating to the greatest episode that ever took place in Momence High School. I give it to you men of the future who may care to read this —in a diary form, exactly as events occurred. March 10th—There was great excitement in the U. S. today. Two large fleets of zeppelins are ready to attack Canada. One, under the command of General Franken- burg, is at Seattle, Wash. The other, larger dove is pre¬ paring somewhere in the Maine woods. They are to rush over Canada and meet at Ottawa, leaving guards all along the way. It is the most stupendous move ever attempted in military circles. March 25th—The attack has been successful. The U. S. are rushing troops to the Canadian border. (Yes they are! all headed for Mexico!) This country is between two fires — and we are rather worried. There is some talk of orga¬ nizing a militia in M. H. S. April 10th—The news is out! The Zeppelin crews at Selkirk plan an invasion of Illinois! We are certainly frightened now. Mr. Renstrom is happy—having his office in the cellar:. April 15th—An old alumnus of M. H. S., held prisoner in the Selkirk camp, blew in today. He escaped his cap- turers and came straight to Momence. He held a private session with the Faculty and School Board, but Lawrence Benjamin was under the typewriter case and overheard. He told me the dreadful gist of it. Knowing M. H. S. to be the breeding place of the most ardent patriots, the Ger¬ mans decided to attack it by day and destroy the inmates. The graduate goes wild when he sees a German. April 20th—I told Benj. to keep it quiet, Imt lie told Burch, and now the news is all over town, Johnny Condon was in the office today (on business) and while he was waiting for Mr. lohnston, he looked at the desk memoranda. What was Johnny’s surprise to come across “March 31st. Organize a Militia at once. Signed, President Wilson.” “When Mr. J. came back,” said John, “lie too, saw the notice. He just glared at me, and rushed into the Assembly.” April 24th—Our company is formed. There being forty boys in H. S., we are divided up into squads of eight each. Melby (having had experience) is Corporal of Squad 1 ; Bob Nichols leads the second; Burch the ‘Navy’; Fritz Conrad, the loyal German-Americans; and Fay Ault, the awkward squad. Vivien is inspector of uniforms; Lester DuMon- telle, camp cook; George Searls and J. Condon, spies; Mr. Johnston, Captain; Ray Cook, lirsi lieutenant; I’aul Nelson is messenger, and I am official reporter. I fence this account. The lady teachers are forming a Red Cross society. Vivien hopes to be wounded first! Miss Terry -with fire in her eye—hurls slang at the German name, and Miss Hjertstedt has her domestic science class formed into a commissary department. ( Does overeating kill more men than war?) The Gym has been fitted up as an arsenal; the cannon balls in the front yard stored away, and the manual training classes are busily engaged making guns and swords. April 26th—Drill today. Laurie Mills playing his accor¬ dion, and Harry Shaffer his jews-harp, lead us on to the inspiring strains of “Don’t bite the hand that’s feeding PAGE EIGHTY The Zeppelin Raid Continued. you.” Mr. J. looks very nice in his new uniform and sword (the latter bear’s a certain teacher’s hair-ribbon on it’s handle). Drill went off fine. Bradley tripped over his rifle, and it took the whole red cross society to raise him to his feet. They are fitting up a hospital, but Howard (blushing rosily) refused to be a patient. Laurie missed a note, and somebody stepped on Melby’s heel. We call ourselves, The Loyal Defenders. Long live they! April 27—Great excitement! The alumnus inspecting our troops saw Fritz, and attempted to annihilate him. As a result, the new hospital gained it’s first patient. If Fritz had used his right hand, the fellow would have been killed. Gladys and Babe are very busy caring for him. May 5 - No Zeppelins yet! Enthusiasm dying out. We had a road trip Saturday, and the boy scouts tried to show us how to build a fire. Dr. Nickerson got a couple more cases, and Farmer Jones is after his fire insurance. Frank Lane took our picture for the Year Book. Very swell. May 10—Extra! Fay came to school early, and climbed the flag pole with a microscope in his hands. On my arrival (at 9:12) the school is in a turmoil. Some claim Fay saw a Zeppelin, but the Botany class think it was only a piece of ‘lapus lingua’ (or something like that) in the machine. News from Selkirk! A fleet of Zeppelins started from there last night. M. H. S. is all a-quiver. The grades were dismissed, but the High School decided to stay. Studying? Of course! Buddy got a telephone call to come home, and he went. Maybe this is the last I’ll ever write? If it is, goodbye, and don’t pay what the Year Book owes! Too bad, tho after all our work! We sang the Loyalty Song and The Watch on the Rhine, this morning. Jack threw a fit at the latter, but Miss Merwin insisted. She said her German I Class might have to confer with the invaders. 3 P. M.—We are all on the campus. I’ll jot down these notes. Something—way off there in the blue — is apparent. Another figure appears. Dorothy Smith tries to faint, but for once Viv is not on hand to catch her so, she desists. “Hurrump!” commands Mr. Johnston. Henry Seavey is diagraming the plan of attack, while Verne (our Edison) is down in the basement, and anon up on the roof, trying to get in wireless touch with the Germans. What is that? They are fighting ! One figure descends ! Is Admiral Highsnuff sore at Admiral Der Koonfurter? Anxiously we watch the defeated one’s descent. Paul jumps on his motorcycle, and rides desperately. He returns to us after a bit. Paul grins even in the face of tragedy. 44 What did you find?” we ask breathlessly. 4 4 Edmund Hess weeping over the destruction of his kite ! ’ ’ 4 4 Oh ! ’ ’ But what of the other figure? Nearer and nearer it swoopes. 44 Give ’em both barrels!” from Mutt. 44 It’s a Zeppelin!” yells Verne from the basement. 4 I can hear the operator calling!” 44 What does he say?” inquires Cook. t4 Can’t make it out. I’ll have to have another spool! Has anybody got another spool?” Meanwhile, I began to awaken. Suddenly the thing spireled. It was coming very near the school house. 44 Oh!” said everyone again rather sheepishly. For the PAGE EIGHTY-ONE CEU ' i’ (Club Miss Stallings, Director. PAGE EIGHTY-TWO The Zeppelin Raid Continued. next instant the great hawk rose higher and higher into the bine, bearing one of Wilhelmina’s prize chickens in it’s dreadful talons! May 11th—M. H. S. narrowly averted tragedy after all. But praise be ! The aircraft became separated and one landed in Lake Michigan; the second circled over a glue factory and the crew suffocated; another was picked off by Elnora with a BB gun, as it went over Grant Park; the fourth landed in the sandridges and her crew starved to death; but the fifth alighted up the river, and her men almost fulfilled the dire prophecies. Being alone, Admiral Von Fitz decided it would be too risky to chance a possible rifle Verne might have ready, so, after hiding their great balloon, they crept to the highway. It was now the midnight hour. Suddenly a great popping and booming broke the death-like silence. “Psst,” whispered Hans Katzenjabber, “It’s an army of machine guns!” But it was only a long legged, blond, young Viking; returning home with his lady-love from Cedar Lake. The Germans halted the w ' ell-known type of machine, and crowding in, compelled him to take them to Momence. The town was wrapped in slumber—with the exception of the Dixie Highway Restaurant. The chauffeur and his companion were tapped on the head, but the Germans underestimated the force needed to put out a Swede, and our Corporal crawled to a phone and informed me of the dreadful occurrence. I called up Vic, Jack, Conny, Geno, and Mutt with li ttle success. Vic could not be awakened, and the rest were not in yet! Finally I got Moxy, and we planned our campaign. Right to the laboratory we rushed. Mox found the deadly poison, and we descended the worn hall stair, eight steps at a time. What was our delight (but not surprise) to find the missing quartet just rising from a bench in the school yard. “Where you guys going?” asked Mox. “Home,” answered Jack, disgustedly, “We’re all out of cigarettes! ’ ’ We explained, and together went down Range street on the run. Jack and Mox sneaked in the back door, and let Darrell into the secret. He tied aprons on them, and they started in—carrying huge bowls of soup to the rollicking Germans. And then Mutt started the piano player! The songs of the Fatherland pealed forth and at the close all stood up to cheer. Death came quickly. Their arms had disappeared under Geno’s skillful manouevers, and to make things doubly sure, Ziggy poisoned the frankfurters and cheese. That is all. The Zeppelins were driven out of Canada, and we were never bothered again. The balloon left East of town became the property of Ed. Hayes, and he is now circling the county fairs with it, and earning fabulous sums. Our militia is still together. We drill before Gov. Dunne on Decoration day. Don’t fail to come. But for¬ ever and forever will the names of the Loyal Defenders be written in history; and the little Ford, the BB gun, and the trapments of the soldiers are now in the Curiosity Case of the old North Hall— you must visit High School some day and see them! PA «10 101 « HT Y-THR.EE lllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllililllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllilllllllltlllKlllllltllltlllllllllllllllMi )lllllll!)l!t!ll)illlil!IIIIIII(tlllllllHI(lltlllllllIIIIIIINI l!lllllll)llllll!tllllllllllMIIIIIIII|j|IIIIIIIIII!ll!lllll[|ll llilllllllllllllllllllllllllllll IIIIIIIIIIIIIillllilllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllfrAi The Advertising Section Follows: This Book is made possible by interested merchants. The advertising pays about one- fourth of our expenses. Don’t Stop Here! The Calendar runs thru the following pages. Also pages 95 and 99. % fllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lll!lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllflHlllillllllllH Find Out Who the Loyal Merchants Are. PAGE EIGHTY-FOUR JENSEN’S REXALL STORE CARRIES A FULL MAE OF Drugs, •f ewelry. Stationery, Eastman Kodaks, and Supplies Also School Book § 9 Tablets, And Everything Needed in t li e Line of School Supplies A11 time Fellows firing i Ii e i i (nirls to Be fourdicuttf 3fe2SS Stem My Meats are Good ! Dnrand Kasper Co ' s Large Variety of Groceries. Fresh Fruit. Fish iV Oysters in Season The Clash Market D. S. DEARDFRFF W. J. RILEY Dealer in Automobiles Agent for the Buick, Overland and Studebaker Dr. C. W. Hoover DENTIST Office over the First National Rank MOMENCE, ILL. BROWN’S BUSINESS COLLEGE KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS SPRING AND SUMMER SCHOOL Why not arrange to take a course n ur Graduates are in demand at Special attention given to Civil of Business training after the Pub- attractive salaries. We have not Service work. On November 27, lie School closes? HIGH GRADE been able to supply all the demands 1915, one of our students accepted a courses in STENOGRAPHY, AC- made upon us for office help during position in Washington, D. C. at COUNTING and other COMMER- the past few months. $1,000 per year. CIAL branches. CALL. OR WRITE FOR OUR SCHOOL JOURNAL. Addrens: M. M. GALLAGHER, Principal Brown’s Business College, KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS Group of Young Men in January Book-keeping Class of BROWN’S KANKAKEE BUSINESS COLLEGE. PAGE EIGHTY-SIX Calendar Sept. 6th Sept. 7th Sept. 8 th Sept. 9th Sept. 10th Sept. 14th Sept. 14th Sept. 15th Sept. 16th Sept. 17th Sept. 20th Sept. 21st Sept. 22nd Sept. 23rd Sept. 24th SEPTEM BER The same old thing in the same old way. Where do I go now!—Freshie. “I believe I can see Martha a little plainer.” —Gerald. ‘‘Will you please tell me where the sawdust pump is!”—Laurie Mills. Viv. kinds of likes lavender. Wonder why John C., Mutt, and Buddy had a private talk with Mr. Johnston! Irene receives a special invitation to the lawn social from Mr. Mills. Lawn Social. H. S. shows some spirit. Everyone sick. D. Sc. girls wonder why. What’s the attraction in the back yard of the assem., 7th period! Rain, rain, rain. John C. to Miss Graham—“Ouch! I’ll never do it again.” Miss Merwin—“Martina, what size shoes do you wear!” Martina—“Oh, they wouldn’t fit you.” Victor can’t stand taking Com. Arith. a whole period. “Who said rotton eggs!” “Why the Freshmen of course.” Sept. 27th Some more eggs. Sept, 28th Final fight. Mr. Johnston wins. Sept. 29th “When the cat is away the mice will play.” —Miss Hjerstedt. Sept. 30th Gerald takes a fall. Oct. 1st Oct. 4th Oct. 5th Oct. 8th Oct. 11th Oct. 12th Oct. 13th Oct. 15th Oct. 18th Oct. 19 th Oct. 21st Oct. 26 th Oct. 26th Oct. 27th Oct. 28th OCTOBER George S. is taken by surprise. Our old friend, William, visits school. Mr. Wheeler has a birthday. Rice, Rice, Rice. Our esteemed teacher chooses a wife. The great affair has taken place. Mr. Wheeler receives congratulations. Junior Class have Bijou. Good crowd. H. S. has quite a band, so Mr. Wheeler thinks First literary program. John C. believes in wearing silk stockings. D. Sc. girls serve at first Parent-Teacher’s meeting. Why the long faces! The report cards answer Senior Class party. Girls begin playing B. B. Frank Hobbie returns to school after a leave of absence. (Upon request.) Everyone enjoyed the masquerade by the looks of their eyes. Junior girl’s class party. THE PROGRESS Vol. XV Momenoe, Illinois, May 1916. No. 25 .INO. HOW 14, Editov a Pnblisher A Newspaper first; then the best Advertising medium. •loll l ' rinlin that Pleases You. SAM W. CALKINS General Merchandise. Funeral Director Phone 118 l‘A ;U UMJHTY-SEVEN B. L. TABLER SON LUMBER. GRAIN. HAY AND GOAL OFFICE A ELEVATOR NEAR C. E. I. DEROT Momence, III. MATTIE B. STETSON Artistir JfitUiumi MOMENCE. - ILLINOIS. Rhone 323 w, range st EAST END GROCERY Fancy and Staple Groceries PRICES RIGHT EMERV LEWIS, RHONE 236-R. MOMENCE, ILL. PAGE EIGHTY-EIGHT Calendar NOVEMBER Nov. 29th Nov. 30th Nov. 1st By all appearances the public schools are doing teaming work. -Nov. 2nd New Freshie. Lulu goes to meet him. Nov. 3rd “Ouch! I sat on a tack.”—Fred Melby. Dec. 1st Nov. 4th Paul N. and Otto T. take a vacation. Nov. 5th Wonder why Ruth is all “dolled up???” Dec. 2nd Nov. 8th Mrs. Wheeler uses her vocal cords to good advantage at Parent-Teacher’s meeting. Dec. 3rd Nov. 9th First number on Lecture Course. Dec. 6th Nov. 10th “Hur-ry thyself, Billy.”—Lucy Hayden. Dec. 7th Nov. 12th Ruth expresses her opinion in the journal— and hears about it. Dec. 9th Nov. 15th Notice how the new styles are demonstrated by H. S. students? Dec. 10th Nov. 16th Victor’s eyesight is failing him. Colored goggles are first aid to the blind. Dec. 13th Nov. 17th Mr. Johnston has a new suit. Nov. 18th Teachers off to Champaign. Hurrah! Dec. 14th Nov. 22nd Babe says she’d like to be a heroine if Viv. could be the hero. Dec. 15th Nov. 23rd One of our M. H. S. girls enters the state of matrimony. Dec. 16th Nov. 24th H. S. does a little charity work for Thanks- Dec. 17th giving. Everyone excited over B. B. victory. And the next day it snowed. DECEMBER Post graduate girls try to imagine themselves in the grades. George S. and Jonn C. flourish new pairs of long trousers. No school. Ask Georgia who she was with last night. Everyone is so industrious. (Crocheting seems to be the chief industry. Second number on Lecture Course. Every¬ one expects to get a Christmas present. Ger. I class sing “Stille Nacht.” (For 40 minutes.) Irene took a fall. “Did you hear the ice crack?” “Why are you so happy, Victor?” Victor—“Just see who’s here!” We receive the good news of a two weeks lay off. Irene just can’t stand up. B. B. boys must have a high idea of Hoopes- ton from the style they’re putting on. WATSON CLEARY Groceries, Provisions, Boots Shoes. We Sell the Finest Goods Obtainable. Shrat National Sank Momence, Illinois Capital Stock- $50,000.oo Surplus . Undivided Profits 35,OOO.oo PAGE LIGHT Y-NINE When in need of Auto Equipment, Don’t Fail to let the Front Street Garage fit you out. H A RRY MALL, Prop. I he Dixie Highway Restaurant D. B. PARK, PropriHor Meals and Lunches at All I lours RANGE STREET, ON THE DIXIE IIP ill WAY. BURDICK JOUBERT [NYAL STORE] Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Toilet Articles, Stationery. CIGARS. TOBACCOS. Momence, Illinois PAGE NINETY Calendar. Jan. 3rd Jan. 4th Jan. 5th Jan. 7th Jan. 11th Jan. 12 th Jan. 13th Jan. 14 th Jan. I9th Jan. 20th Jan. 21st Jan. 25th Jan. 26th Jan. 27th Jan. 28th Jan. 31st JANUARY Old Santa must have remembered the hoys— and Miss Stallings too. Elnora has a new pair of shoes. (Latest out.) Vie belongs to the blue sox. H. S. wins another victory. Juniors celebrate an unexpected half-holiday. Juniors love their teachers so they stay after school 40 minutes every night. Buddy G. learns to dance. And the next day he makes up 40 minutes after school??? The boys reached home O. K. last night. Exams. Exams. Exams.—No News ! Jack C. has his picture taken for the Year Book. Fred C. is rather choice about his seat in the assem. Kathryn H. takes a front seat. There’s noth¬ ing temporary about it either. Hoopeston plays with H- S. John C. has poor health. He first realized it the 4th period. MATT CLEGG FINE SHOES REPAIRING Custom Work a Specialty Momence, Illinois •loliu A. Mayhew Attorney-at-Law Office in State and SaviiifiN Bank Building Momence, _ Illinois Rhone , 13-R, Exllne Kurt GROCERIES : and : MEATS “May Bay Coffee .’ 9 Prompt Delivery - Phone 46 T asteful Summer ► Toggery at piker ' s Calendar Feb. 2nd Feb. 3rd Feb. 4th Febr 7th Feb. 8th Feb. 10th Feb. 11th Feb. 21st Feb.22nd Feb. 23rd Feb. 25th Feb. 281 h Feb. 29th FEBRUARY Seniors have another party. Miss Merwin is awfully worried about Martina Operetta practice. Miss Graham gives her opinion of H.S. students Miss Merwin also has a word to say on the subject. Fay Ault learns how to skate. Babe P. has a date with Percival. Dom. Sc. girls bake bread. Washington’s birthday, but no rest for the wicked. Nice walking, so some of the kids think. The dummy had six extra passengers from Grant to Momence The journey was too much for the fresh air seekers. They rested in the office all morning. Robbers! ! Who has the missing coat! Fay Ault springs a new coat. (Some class.) Miss Graham resigns. Miss Terry takes her place. PAG hi N I N FTY-ONE CHAS. B. ASTLE Sanitary Plumbing Steam and lyot Water treating General Hardware Estimates Eurn ished Momence, - - Illinois MOMENCE CHINESE LA UNDPY MARRY PING, Proprietor momence:, ill . PAGE NINETY-TWO Calendar Mar. 2nd Mar. 3rd Mar. 6th Mar. 7th Mar. 8th Mar. 9th Mar. 10th Mar. 13th Mar. 14th Mar. 15th Mar. 16th Mar. 17th Mar. 21st Mar. 22nd Mar. 23rd Mar. 24th Mar. 27th Mar. 28th Mar. 29th MARCH Operetta practice. Robert N. flourishes some new long trousers. Six weeks test. Chief event of the day. Botany class aid Mr. Benjamin in tearing down his house. Beginning of Lent. Operetta practice. Freshmen have another social gathering. Miss Stallings has a new pair of shoes. Viv. captures another new chicken. James Lamport seeks shelter behind the courtplaster—as some others do. Interesting lecture by Mr. Bennett. Mr. Wheeler returns after a seige of grippe. John C. awards himself the honor of being the champion Geom. student—but is not in trim today. Visitors—and Eng. Ill class doesn’t have it’s lesson. H. S. band again give a concert in the East part of town. No school. Florence B. doesn’t believe in braving the rain. What’s the use when there’s a young gentlemen waiting for her with an umbrella? Henry S. and Miss Merwin discuss the weather, etc. Miss Sheldon put the following notice on blackboard: Com. Geog. “Bring pencil and paper enough to write all you know.” Harold McKee goes to class with pencil and no paper. Mar. 30th Mar. 31st Apr. 3rd Apr. 4th Apr. 5th Apr. 6 th Apr. 7 th Apr. 11th Apr. 12th Apr. 13th Apr. 14th Apr. 17th Apr. 17th Apr. 19th Apr. 20th Apr. 25th Apr. 26th Apr. 27th Apr. 28th Miss Stallings in Eng. IV: “What can you tell me about Mary(’s) Lamb?” R. S. (awakening with a start) : It’s fleece was white as snow.” Operetta practice. APRIL Hats must be cheap. The boys sure look nifty. Extemporary speakers recite in General Ex. Operetta practice. Sophomores plan for another pastime. Grade and H. S. exhibit. English III class have oral composition work. Jack is absent. An onlooker would really think H. S. was Sing Sing. Some more extemporaneous speaking. Goofie thinks he’ll run the mile. Amy M. does like good company. (Especially in Ger. I.) T. R. J.—“Has anyone seen the bell?” Stage whisper: “What bell?” Ray C. gives Ruth a T. L. Hurrah for the Juniors! They carried off all the honors. Stone-Age-Stuff:— General Science: “Bring your outline on Clam shell, today.” Operetta practice. (What again?) Junior-Senior reception. No. school. Teacher’s Institute. —A m e n— Cane-Hanson Dry Goods Co,, Successors to Chas. Hack a� DRY GOODS, LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR-GARMENTS CARPETS, RUGS AND LINOLEUM Momence ' s Big, Busy Store PHONE 42—R, MOMENCE, ILL. CHAS. H. SIMONDS -Dealer in- Coal and Ice Phone 11. MOMENCE, ILL. PAGE NINETY-THREE J. E. MELBY FURNITURE AND RUGS Momence, Illinois. HENRY HALPIN Mason and Contractor Brick, Stone, and Cement Work of All Kinds. Estimates Furnished - Momence, III. HESS BROS., Dealers in LUMBER, COAL, GRAIN, Lime, Cement, Sewer Pipe, Rock Wall Plaster. Manufacturers of Cement Building Blocks. Phone 5. Momence. 111. PAGE NINETY-FOUR S UCC ESS We are interested in the success fo Every hoy and girl in this com¬ munity. Let us help you with the financial part. Wo me nee State Savings Bank, ' ““Cbe Oldest Bank in Blomence . C. W. STYLES General Hardware, Plumbing — Pumps. Rhone 135-R . JEDD1 TA YLOR General Masonry Contracting Cement Walks a Specialty. Rhone lOl W, - - M o me nee f Ill. Walter T. Johnson ELQRIST I96-R . .... Monience, Ill . GUY H. SHELL Carpenter, Con tractor and Builder Momence, Illinois Rhone , 48-R. B. P. Rehmer Staple and Fancy Groceries, Emits and Vegetables. PROMPT DELIVERY Rhone 289 Howery’s Old Stand PAGE NINETY-FIVE 0 • ' s-: ; %.■ «fi u- rm ■ Highest Ovality y 0 pj! ' y Designs and Plates r .for College and High School Annuals 0 vis ?• ' ?• £$!? ’ .:s‘ jVlakers of O BRANCH OFFICES - ATLAffTA COLUMBUS- DAVENPORT- DES MOINES - MINNEAPOLIS- SO. BEND j £ I‘A( J E Nl NITTY-SEVEN PAGE NINETY-EIGHT Located on Rivep SL Phone I-l� Momence IMiimldnj Heatiiijl ( ompany Plumbing, Steam stud Hot Water Heating •fob Work Promptly Attended to Estimates Furnished. Momence, Illinois L. H. GUERTIN - GARAGE LEADS IN GUARANTEED WORK MATERIAL AND SUPPLIES FOR Autos, Motor Cycles and Bicycles, Don’t Forget Corner off Kange and Front Sts I . C. TALLMADGE INSURANCE Writes ffor the FARM LOANS Best Companies. Low Interest. A ent for tbe Steel Mule Offffice over First National Hank, Momence, Ill, The Pictures in this Book were made at F. E. LANE’S The Untroubled Years. I have lost them now! The untroubled years! The time of life that knows no tears, The maturer spring, when childhood goes, And the maiden blooms as the first spring rose. I have lost them! The joy that is to be, Cannot compare with moonlight—and thee, When we wandered heedless, devoid of fears, Down the lane of untroubled years. —Selected, A Parody. There 7 s cheering in the air, When Alumni comes! For M. H. S. is there, And they 7 re a bunch of bums! M. H. S. shall surely win, (Pay your quarter and come in) While we yell and shout for fair, To make cheering in the air! Married. Miss Bose Hyrup of the Sophomore Class to Mr. Bay- mond Sherman of Crown Point, Ind., on May 13. I’A( K NINK ' I NINK THE FINISHED PRODUCT. 4