Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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24 T HE SPHINX Ruby Ross. Ruby is one of a very few who can say 450 words per minute and still be understood; no man would ever stand a chance against that, so it looks like she will be a leader in woman suffrage. Ernest Hardy. “Ikey” can rush around madly and still do less than anybody in school, which is an art—if you don’t believe it, ask “Ikey” himself. Gets stepped on often, but usually comes up smiling. Marie Kinney. Marie is one of the seven wonders of the world, for she has never been known to miss a lesson, skip a class, or get less than a “I” in deportment. Albert Bydalek. Albert almost ranked a Senior this year, so we don’t dast say any¬ thing mean about him, what with him being so dignified and everything. Alma Hall. Anyone so desiring can always be sure of the interest and sympathy of this young lady, especially if that someone be a male. Is taking an extension course at the Bijou in addition to regular work.

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THE SPHINX Lila Kennedy. Lila is blessed, as but few folks are, with the ability to do anything to which they set their hands. Added to deter¬ mination, this ability has no limit of achieve¬ ment. Atherton Cooke. When “Cooke” was born everybody said, “He ain’t much”, but thus far he seems to have worried along on three squares and a package of Lucky Strikes per day. By increasing his allotment he may arrive some day. Genola Walker. Genola is “up in the air” most of the time by virtue of her height, and goes higher still when someone mentions her in connection with Windy Wilson. Says what she thinks and believes what she says. Leroy Clawson. Leroy is another one of those rare birds who are long on deportment ; how some people can pull the wool over their teacher’s eyes! Ruth Benjamin. Ruth is somewhat “ham¬ mered down” but she has a lot of pep and manages to get there just the same. Notice that ever-present grin.

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THE SPHINX 25 Hazel Farmer. Hazel applies herself zeal¬ ously and impartially to all her studies, and none has yet been found that she dislikes. We think such a person has a wonderful future. Lula Meinzer. Lula’s calm and unruffled appearance deceives even the teachers, who think she is such a good little girl. Does not let her studies interfere with her high school education. Archie Ault. Archie is a handsome little cuss, but far too bashful; with Archie’s good looks, Atherton Cooke would have Doug Fairbanks looking for a job inside of a week. He studies some. Laura Martin. Laura indignantly denies that she is still taking Mellen’s Baby Food, but looks are often deceiving. But then, all people were not made equal either in size and intellect, and that’s her consolation. Loraine Wiltse. When a Junior’s interest wanders to Senior ranks there must be a reason; or perhaps the interest was attracted from the other direction. Loraine is our society girl, our one real and genuine re¬ presentative.