Mount Vernon High School - Hoop Pole Yearbook (Mount Vernon, IN)

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INWSI THE Hoop Poke lMlHEj press. It was covered with a deep filmy Green mold probably caused by the days and night of concentrated labor over it by a certain Guy. Around this machine were found numerous editions of a paper called the Hoop-Pole Junior, giving in its Alumni Section, the records of the graduates of '23. The records have been edited and it is interesting to note some of them. 'Ted Rowe, the president of the class of '23, has been elected president of the Unted States on the Do-Something Party. Ted was defeated two times but the third time he was successful. Third time's a charm, you know. Another edition, dated seven years later, tells us that Guy Victor Green is joint editor of a great newspaper in the nation's capital. 'He and his partner, Dale' Tenison, run a newspaper, The Serious Searcher, that publishes both a daily and a nightly edition, Dale editing the daily, and Guy the nightly. At present they are boosting Charles Theodore Rowe for a third term as president, editing in a serial form the notable achievements of his two previous administrations. ln last night's issue is a full explanation of the law sponsored by President Rowe that makes it an act of treason to can- cel a foot-ball game without a unanimous vote of all concerned, Fans in- eluded! ln the same issue is an article on the brilliant diplomacy of a fair lob- byist, Eloise Causey, who is supporting a move to ammend the constitution so that American citizens may bear a title, not of Lord or Duke, but of knight. 'fAnother Hoop-Pole proudly relates how the Agriculture Club was en' tertained by a famous grain specialist, Mr. Carl Wheat. One full page of another edition advertises a new book by Helen Crowe on Ruskin Made Easy and Interesting. This book, instead of having notes of explanation regarding the text, has copies of all the personal notes found in various copies of books studied, with complete suggestions to the instructor on how to use these notes. ln another we may read of Nelson Kelley's success on the stage, tell- ing how he had just completed a two years' run in 'tCome Out of the Kitchen. One paper features an advertisement of the K. and H. Senior Supply company. We read--'Seniors, let us prepare your scrap-books and history theses with a maximum of satisfaction and a minimum of expense-no ex- tra charges for changing commas and capitals-small charge for extra pages to insert to accommodate clubs of tive. Write to Klotz or Hanshoe for further information! On the front page of one edition we read that the Arnold Grammar for High schools has been adopted for use in the Grammar class. The text is a very much simplified text omitting such subjects as subjunctive mood and intinitives. We read how Alice Roos who had returned as missionary to New York had appeared in the assembly giving an illustrated lecture on her work. The same paper tells how Grace Lowenhaupt had given a reception for Miss Roos at which all the elite were present. Page Thirty-One f 'i of .1 1 ,f J 'F 1-il'

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IWW! THE Hoop Potc IMVHEI The Class Prophecy For I dipt into the future far as human eye could see, Saw the vision of the world, and all the wonder that would be. Extra! Extra! Excavation of tomb! was the cry of the newspaper boys on every corner of the busy Broadway of Mt. Vernon in the year 4823. Everyone on this particular afternoon had purchased a paper. Glanc- ing over the headlines l read- Tomb thought to be that of a well-known citizen of Mt. Vernon. This seemed very interesting so I read further. A new chapter opens in the romantic story of one of the Mt. Vernonites who is expected to be none other than one of the early presidents of the United States, Charles Theodore Rowe. Interesting were the scenes that attended the entry into the hitherto un- explored chamber. People wondered how the tomb was excavated as no one had any idea that one existed in this unknown place, but the story goes on in a later edition: ,' About six tishermen having their nets set at Hagemann's Rocks, a crowded section of the city, recognized several interesting inscriptions on a stone at the water's edge. They managed to decipher one of the inscrip- tions, Let us be seen by our deeds. The stone led the tishermen to believe that there was something underneath so they, with the aid of three other men, pushed away the rock. Very much to their surprise they noticed a door leading to a very dark chamber. The investigators after breaking the seals of the door made their way into a chamber, and flashed their electric torches upon a great tomb in which the ancient body had rested for over two thou- sand years. Daily, while millions of dollars worth of royal treasures are being car- ried from the newly opened tomb, scientists have agreed the treasures are that of a long forgotten school. Bejeweled ornaments, ancient arts and priceless musical instruments are being collected for the museums all over the world, from this tomb. Here are some of the most notable of the hun- dreds of articles already taken from the chamber: Records of a graduation class of 1923, priceless beads and earbobs, trousers decorated with bells, buttons and richly embroidered material, fan- tastic squares of silk, a cello, two violins, a saxophone, and a hoop-pole with twelve floating streamers of bright colored ribbon. Most conspicuous among these gay ribbons are long streamers of purple and silver. Already our fair readers are visualizing themselves in gowns of these beautiful colors. 'tThe examination was prolonged as the men found several steps lead- ing from one corner down about ten feet to another depth. ln the center of a small room was found a very important article, at least from its conspicu- ousness it seemed so. This was recognized to be some sort of a printing Page Thirty

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INWHI THE Hoop Pots lMVHSl The same edition tells how the Commercial Department had installed the new Alldridge Typewriters. Margaret Alldridge, true to her musical ability, had perfected a typewriter that played a tune when it was used. There is one issue that has copied an important article from a Canadian paper. lt has in flaring headlines, 'Famous Jockey Rides Silver Hoof to Victory! Follows an account of how Winfred Stein dressed in a purple suit rode hrst under the wire in a famous race. One long article tells of the success of Carolyn Reister, 'who is at- tending Cornell University where she is discovering many new and interest- ing facts on engineering. She has already mastered the subject of her studies, but has not yet gone into business because she has not found a suit- able partner! Another item of interest is that about Brenda McElhaney. The fol- lowing is a paragraph from the article: 'The girls in M. V. H. S. who are be- coming more beautiful attribute the change to the fact that they attend a Charm School conducted by Miss Brenda McElhaney, where the use of cos- metics is taught and instructions as to the best drug store at which to buy them are given! One of Brenda's customers is Carolyn Works, who makes weekly trips to Mt. Vernon from St. Louis to have her spit-curls hennaed. Everyone remembers Carolyn's spit-curls at M. V. H. S. 'ln connection with this school Ruth Raben is sponsoring the production of Radio Reducing Exer- cises. lt is reported that these exercises are as effective as the Victrola records used at one time by prominent characters in M. V. H. S.' Here an edition states that Margaret Neuman is showing her prowess as an aerial photographer. 'Any day her plane may be heard over-head as she sails by taking pictures for a large movie studio in Hollywood. She is noted for the wonderful and beautiful scenes she has taken! ' '23 has certainly lived up to its motto Let us be seen by our deeds, since it has a representative in the army. Jack Barnett is a famous colonel in the U. S. regular army! A snappy picture of Jack and two buddies ap- pears with this notice. 'Emilie Claus has just left for the jungles of Africa where she intends to teach the natives how to live and love. Her close friend, Leona Allyn, who loathed Geometry in High School days, has changed her mind and is teaching the beloved subject in Oakland City College. Alberta Wallace has a position on the State Board of Education, and grades the manuscripts of people who are trying to become teachers as she once had done.' - 'Mildred and Lowell Painter are located at the Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis, Mildred as head matron and Lowell as house surgeon! 'George Bottomley has made a notable career for himself by becom- ing president of the Transcontinental Railroad. Although so much higher than they, the employees all know their president as Smiling George. While George attends to the executive affairs his sister Helen looks after the clerical department and is very successful. 'One out of this honorable and dignified class, Bessie York, has taken up dancing and for nine years has been back of the bright lights of Broad- way.' Page Thirty-Two