Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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26 THE SPHINX Bernice Davis. Bernice is one of the few M. H. S. girls who believe that Leap Year is worth while. Spends most of her spare time at the Bijon, storing up the intellectual energy dispensed therefrom ably assisted by various and sundry males. Theodore Johnson. “Cotton” is one of the foremost lady-fussers in M. H. S., due prob¬ ably to his splendid ability to blush when a maiden speaks to him. Says six studies are running him raggety. Jessie Greenawalt. Jessie is a most capable girl and shows results of growth both in mind and body. With her disposition, even Miss Beardslee would be popular. Walter Scott. Walter may be all right and he may be honest, but he certainly looks crooked. There are only two “hard guys” in M. H. S. and Sir Walter is both of ’em. Strong (?) for study and Miss Beardslee. Della Brown. Della comes pretty near being the “Sphinx” for which this book is named, but she has a lot of fun on Exemp¬ tion days while some of her gabby friends are taking their exams.

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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.

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THE SPHINX 27 Gladys Stearman. Gladys maintains a per¬ manently tired look which seems to gain results from sympathetic teachers. She is considerable wise for her years and believes it herself. Albert Hunte. This bird has more lead in his feet than a twelve pound shot. Some¬ thing made his hair rust too, but it wasn’t study. One of our best athletes in spite of it all, for a football or basketball just natur¬ ally seem to gravitate toward him. Leila Gibson. Leila is one of the best all- around gigglers in school, which is saying a forkful. She can do many other things equally well, however, which shows efficiency. Harry Hunte. Harry seems to be the most modest little fellow one could imagine, but some folks know he’s a regular devil away from his own home town. Carries matches, plays pool, rides bicycles, ’neverything. Mildred Fedde. Mildred is one of the few bright and shining lights of the Juniors, even of the whole high school. Strong on knowl¬ edge of all sorts and famous for her aversion to such nuisances as boys.