Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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16 THE SPHINX Melody Morrison, (Mel), Grant Park. Two years in M. H. S. “A modest maid, and most retiring one.” Earl Bartlett, (Bart), Grant Park. Two years in M. H. S. Athletic Association (3) (4). “I am sure care is an enemy to life”. Helen Fox, (Nell), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Class Vice-President (2),Glee Club (1) (2), Athletic Association (1), Class Stunt (1) (2), Snap Shot Editor Year Book (3). “The truest wisdom in a resolute determina¬ tion. ” Mary Paradis, (Mary), Momence. One year in M. H. S. “Ambition is a spirit in the world that causes all the ebbs and flows of nations”. Freshmen are green Seniors are gray; ’Tis just the green grass Turned into hay.

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THE SPHINX 15 Lon Keller, Momence. Two years in M. H. S. Football (3) (4) Athletic Assoc. (4). “Do others before they do you.” Pearle Deliere, (Pickles), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Athletic Association (1) (2) Music (2) Pag¬ eant (2). “ She would laugh at the wagging of a straw.” Lester Sanstrom, (Jay), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4). “ It is a great plague to be a handsome man. ” Genevieve Wilson, (Gen.), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) Historian Pageant (2) Glee Club (1) Yice-Pres. (1) Pres. (2) Tennis Club. Class Prophetess (3) Editor in Chief Year Book (3). “She heard them but she heeded not, her soul was far away.” Edwin Green, (Ed), Momence. One year in M. H. S. Football (4) Mgr. Basket Ball Team (4) Athletic Association. “ If I am so great while yet a boy, what will I be when I am a man?”

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THE SPHINX 17 Senior Class Prophecy The word prophecy in its broadest sense means the foretelling of something which one thinks will happen. But this which I shall tell is related with the expectation that it will be fulfilled. I can see myself, in the year 1960, accompanied by my friend Blanche Peter¬ son, flying swiftly through the air in a beautiful aeroplane, equipped with all modern conveniences. It may as well be stated that Blanche has become a suc¬ cessful business woman. As we go soaring up among the clouds, glancing down upon the towns we pass, I can see these class-mates as they are sure to be. As we neared our native town Momence, we stopped at a farm-house to obtain a refreshing drink. We were welcomed very cordially by a little black haired woman, whom we soon recognized to be Hazel Mills; she was now married to a very prosperous farmer. From here we fly along the Ka nkakee river until we reach the Kankakee charitable institution; upon viewing this place and making inquiries, we soon learn that Albert Bydalek is the head physician and Melody Morrison is the head nurse. Bidding farewell to this section of the country, we now fly to New York. We seek the nearest large building, which is a college, and at the entrance we met a very dignified lady whom we at once recognized as Genevieve Wilson, who has charge of the History classes. Upon leaving, w T e were confronted by a small newsboy very anxious to sell us a paper telling about the wonderful new pitcher for the New York Giants. We bought a paper and found this new pitcher to be none other than Lon Keller. Then we start on a tour to Paris; we soon arrive at this beautiful city and stop at one of the largest hotels there. Upon entering the lobby I notice one familiar face; a man is sitting with his chin cupped in his hands, and a perplexed look upon his face. He looks up and it is our old friend Paul Sweeney; he says that he and Charlie are practicing law in Chicago, but were at present touring Europe for a short time resting from their honest labor. Also they were employing a former classmate, Clara Bydalek, as their private secretary. Upon entering a large conservatory here in Paris we see a young woman seated at a piano pouring out her thoughts in a melodious strain; and who should it be but Pearle Deliere. From Paris we fly to Italy,a country of beautiful scenery and sunshine. At length we reach a palace; we see a stately gentleman walking leisurely about the grounds; we get out of our machine and are most cordially welcomed by this gentleman, whom is a very few moments we know to be Elno Smith, who is now one of the greatest mathematicians of the age. He told us that Lester Sanstrom, who was a great orator, was at present living with him. Lester, he said, had fled from his home town after being severely jilted by a certain clergyman’s daughter. Just as our aeroplane was ascending we collided with one that was descending thus we were forced to land again to have a few words of explanation with the driver of the other machine. The driver was none other than Warren Gray and his companion Edwin Green. Warren had always been interested in aeroplanes, and now that he had one, was flying around seeing old friends. As for Edwin, he devotes his time to horse races.