Mondovi High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mondovi, WI)

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the r» xzz Houser Rockwell, a tenor, is known o’er all the land Ao neid to ask a luestion, he’s a Thomas A. Edisonman. “.Manicuring and Madame Lillian Hair Dressing’ done in the latest style nuseling says with her usual cheery smile. Lyle JxMnnis, a busy man, surely takes the “Cake.” Hu s a famous dentist who can cure the toothache. Cora Thompson is as happy as she can be W ith her parrot and cats numbering three. The telephone is a useful thing, but it takes some one to run Hazel Cosford in that role has surely reached the summit. it. To our old M. H. S. Paul Evans has brought fame In football lie’s a power; to star is his highest aim. Edith Halverson, a red cross nurse, has also won her fame ror down at the smoky battle front well known is her name. K.'iicl Fuller and Allan Smith are patriots brave They have gone to the coast, their country to save. lar in the hazy distance shines another smiling face Guiding her airship. Edna Hanson, sails through time and space. Down in the heart of the great city Tell Iaiverne Adams, the Earlier, is gaining fame “pell mell.” Louise Parker, a charming miss Can ride horses, though some times’ } 3Mi[ lu her married life Kathleen Walsh is entertaining and gay She i, happy in her home and smiles all the day. For Margaret Jacobi there are no hours of woe As gayly she trips the light fantastic tee. As we listen to the Salvation Army sing We hear Vera Riesecker’s alto voice ring. And now mv task is ended and T hope you will believe T hat as we brilliant Seniors gladlv take our leave We face the world tomorrow with a keener sense of joy. And yet. not without sadness in losing comrades we enjoy Tomorrow we 11 be separated and he a class of the past Rut we will lie true to our Alma Mater as long as her colors last.

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realize that we must be “rowing and not drifting.” We especially feel this keenly in this, the world's present crisis. This critical time in the history of our nation places many responsibilities upon the youth of this country. We shall be called upon to meet her requirements in every needed vocation and avocation. We feel that we are strong enough, to uphold the ideals for which she is striving. As a farewell greeting, we have endeav- ored to prepare for you as interesting a programme as circumstances would permit with the loss, in the last six weeks, of our boys to the farm, to the army and to the navy. Hoping that you may derive the pleasure in hearing our renditions that we have had in preparing them for vou— we again extend to you a hearty welcome. —Louise I’atl.tt. CLASS PROPHECY. We, the Seniors of the Mondovi High School, deem it wise To tell you some mysteries that will open your eyes In short, to tell the history of this remarkable class Is a difficult problem which only Milton surpassed. Through the darkening mists we see a strange sight Rome Seyforth, our “prexy,” winning a prize fight. Vera Blum our Vice President, we plainly see For a successful society belle is she. Walter Tan ,, a busy man, travels through the towns. Always in a hurry, trying to make his rounds. Ada Holmes, pianist, is known o’er all the earth She plays to appreciative audiences who recognize her worth. Ole Langehough, as Fatty Arbuckle Would make a blind man chuckle. Now the mist changes and Beulah we see As play ground directress keeping the children in glee. (Jail Babcock is a successful Engineer And dares to drive fast if the coast is clear. Mae Blodgett and Marian Funk are sisters in a mighty cause They firmly believe that women should make and enforce the laws. Wav down in heathen India we see a shining light Where Myrtle Paulson, our missionary, teaches the natives to do right F. rest Canar. is our one star artor In the Gilmanton movies he is an important factor. Helen Feller, as kindergarten teacher is really well known. For with her careful managing her vocation to us she has shown.

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 -T H-E-M -I R R □ R rry? y OUR FORMER First Principal. A. M. Iyoekor taught in Mondovi 185)0, 1891. From here he went to Povnette, Wis., where he was principal for two years. The next six y-’ars he remained in Cannon Falls: next three in Wabasha: and lastly four in Wendon High School. July 1, iJ) 1A he ' •is elected State Superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school work for the State of Minnesota, which position he sJ.ill holds. Second. Hans Hanson Moe was th principal of 1892-1893. Third. Henry Kneipe was here 1893-1895. After leaving Mondovi he studied law and was admitted to the Bar. Soon after he had a nervous breakdown, from which he died. Fourth. George M. MacGregor was born at Lancaster, Wis., May 23, IS72. He graduated from the Eau Claire Hirrh School 1890 and University of Wisconsin 1894. When he came to Mondovi 1895 we l ad only a three years High School. PRINCIPALS Fifth. Fred Thomas was lorn and still lives in Eau Claire, Wis. He taught during the years 189(5-1897. Today he is treasurer of the Drummond Packing company. Sixth. In 1898 MacGregor returned to Mondovi for two years. Then Mondovi was made a four year High School. In 1902 he graduated from John Hopkins Medical School. With the exception of time spent at the hospital and disposing of his father’s interest in the firm of P’ce MacGregor, he has practiced medicine in Eau Claire and now in Garfield, Wash. His work as a member of the board in the consolidated school of Garfield is worth copying. “If I might express a hope for the Mondovi school's further usefulness, it would be that you introduce a fully equipped manual training department. I hope sometimes also, to learn that von have formed a large consolidated district which embraces all the adjoining or nearby districts. We formed such a district seven years ago and it has proved a splendid success, providing letter schools for the outlying districts and unifying town and country. Our kid wagons gather up children for alxmt seven miles in all directions.