Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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MOMENCE HIGH SCHOOL Page 27 Advice to Freshmen I know young friends, ambition fills your mind, And in life’s voyage is the impelling wind; But at the helm, let sober reason stand And steer the bark with Heav’n directed hand. Ledture by Miss Dallach to Latin 1 Class “Miss Roberts said that the Freshman girls were running up and down the halls during schooltime, because Mr. Wells was gone and could not see them. You know very well that when the bell rings you are supposed to take your seats. The bells do not run by Mr. Johnston ' s “clock.” Anyway, you should not sass Miss Roberts, because I be¬ lieve she knows more than you, and I would take her word before yours, as she and I went to college where we took a course in etiquette. I’m sure I have just as much fun as you do, but I have it before and after school hours. I suppose that you girls realize that you are in High School. When you are old enough to be a Freshman, you shouldn’t be running back and forth in the halls, jumping the rope, and playing tag, but should try to maintain, a little dignity. Also, Miss Roberts said that some of the girls were throw¬ ing chalk out of the windows at the eighth grade girls. That is not only wasteful, but also teaches you bad man¬ ners. You should speak kindly (especially to your elders and “superiors”) when you think that the other person is mistaken. While Mr. Wells, the book agent, was here, one of the boys spoke to me in an unmannerly way and when done, Mr. Wells said to me, ‘What impudent boys you have in this school!’ I don’t want to be classed as impudent, and I don’t suppose any one else would, especially you.” (and so on for twenty-five minutes) “Alright, for tomorrow we’ll take the review on page 139.” 25—Girls’ lips are sweet but their eyes have a sting.

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MOMENCE HIGH SCHOOL Page 26 Course of Study REQUIRED SUBJECTS 4 years of English. 1 year of Geometry. iy 2 years of Algebra. 1 year of Science. 1 year of History. The above are the required work of all graduates. As only sixteen credits are required for graduation, a wider range of subjects involved in Commercial Course, History Course, Manual Training, and Domestic Science are also offered. The Commercial Course has been installed in the school for three years. A year’s work consisting of Typewriting (J4 credit) with a speed test of 40 words per minute; Sten¬ ography (1 credit) with a speed of 75 words per minute, and Bookkeeping (1 credit) has proven the most practical course offered. Twenty-five out of thirty-four who have taken the course have made further use of it. It is fully accredited at the University of Illinois. The Domestic Science Course has also proven quite satisfactory. The room in itself is an inspiration to one. It consists of: seven stoves—three electric and four oil. seven tables, an ice box, which was a gift to the depart¬ ment, a pantry, and a cupboard, which was made by the Manual Training boys last year. The four sets of china add very much to the department, as do also the white curtains. The Sewing department consists of three sewing ma¬ chines and tables. Those who saw the exhibit of the Manual Training classes on Patron’s day know of the fine work done by the boys. Great credit is due both teachers and pupils for the fine work which they have turned out this year. The Science Laboratory has been added to in the way of useful equipment during the past year. The courses have been broadened, and a systematic line of work has helped to make the Laboratory one of the great factors of our High School. It is impossible to give herein all the details of the Course of Study, and we have outlined only the more essential points. Needless to say, our High School is fully accredited with the surrounding Universities and Colleges, and should be the pride of Momence. 24—If vour head is wax don’t come to M, H t S.

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Page 28 MOMENCE HIGH SCHOOL Is M. H. S. a Slacker? How many calls there are, including Boys’ Working Re¬ serve, Y. M. C. A., Red Cross, Thrift Stamp, War Saving Stamp, and Liberty Loan, which have been carried out m the High School during the last school year! And has the High School been at all slow in helping them on in each case? Read on and you will find the answer. The H. S. gave $335 to the Y. M. C. A. call, being the first one last fall, twenty-three boys giving $10 each. Over one-half of the boys and a good many of the girls ow.i liberty bonds. Every member of the H. S. belongs to the Junior Red Cross, while many belong to the Senior depart¬ ment. Each Junior Red Cross girl works at least one hour each week on clothes, blankets, quilts, and other needs and comforts for the homeless Belgians. There is the Boys’ Scribbling From the Editor’s Pen One of the questions in the minds of the High School student is whether or not German will be offered next year to the student of Foreign Languages. Many schools throughout the country which have taught German for pre¬ ceding years are changing their schedules, putting Spanish or French in its place. We know Momence is not behind in any patriotic project of this kind, and as we have already heard rumors of a change, we are confident that a change will be made which will satisfy all. Working Reserve, also, to which fourteen M. H. S. boys belong, studying agriculture so that they will be fitted to work on farms this summer. They have hurried all of their studies in order that they might be able to leave school one month earlier, the whole IT. S. having gone to school on seven Saturdays to aid them in their time saving. The H. S. is carrying on a contest between the Freshmen with the Juniors and the Sophomores with the Seniors, and now, within two weeks have either sold or bought $1,700 worth of thrift and war saving stamps. These are the most important calls that the H. S. has answered and we hope that you will join in with us when we say that we give our best wishes and greatest efforts to the carrying on of these causes. Attention to Hammer-Carriers We confess that this book contains many slams and jokes which are, no doubt, a bit personal, but we sincerely hope that everyone who reads this book will receive the jokes in the same humor as that in which they were given. We will gladly accept “slam for slam” but please be gentle. Exchanging good naturecl jokes will hurt none of our feel¬ ings, but bitter ones are hard to take. Since our intentions are in giving neither “cuts” nor sarcasm, but in giving all an innocent humor, and enjoyment, we humbly beg your in¬ dulgence. 26—Freshmen can never make Seniors laugh.