Muncie Central High School - Magician Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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Class Prophecy ifgvgir-gov UST about a year after that happy nifvht in 1912 . ' ,iq O Q2 when we received our diplomas, I heard of the i d ath f m favorite E753 ..J'-QA. J e 0 y uncle in Egypt. Later came the news that he had made me heir to his millions, on condition that I devote my life to a study of what had been his hobby-palmistry. As a year was offered me in which to consider the proposition, I decided to make a short visit in Egypt, where my future work was to be done. Conditions were so de- lightful that I could not tear myself away, but soon began the study of palmistry. Here the one difficulty lay in securing the proper fruits for eX- amination, but at length a bright idea struck me. I rnmmaged around and found my 4'Boy Craduate Book, con- taining palm impressions of my former classmates, which I used in my investi- gations. Here are some of my discov- eries: 52 Herbert Eiler, our honorable presi- dent, is to be editor-in-chief of the larg- est newspaper in New York. Here he will gain great prominence. in a few years being chosen as American dele- gate to the International Newspaper convention. Helen Vance will be superintendent of the National Observatory, continu- ing her investigations begun at the time of Halley's comet. It was at this time that Helen, having searched the heavens all night, called her family to behold the comet, which they all later found to be the headlight of an ap- proaching street car. Paul Leffler, the hard-worked class treasurer, will soon be a great philoso- pher, known throughout the world be- cause of his books. Among the most famous of his writings will be Why the World Goes So Fast, and Finan- cial Struggles of a Senior Class. Paul Burton will be baggage master at the Union Station and will meet with great success as he intends to study this profession from the very founda- tions. Closely associated with him in his work will be Ralph Cordle, driver of a taxicab, who will become famous for his speed record. Ralph is going to be a philosopher, as in his youth, and will be a driver in order that he may come in contact with humanity. I spent many weary days studying the palm of Wm. McClellan, yet I met with no success in reading it. Tired out I entered a theater, the phonograph started, I immediately recognized Will ls voice in a duet with Caruso. His wonderful talents have brought him not only renown, but also wealth, although it is rumored that he intends to give up music and begin a study of politics. In this field he will be closely associated with Lemrel Fowler soon to be gov- ernor of New York, and recognized authority on matters of civil govern- ment. The Fates have decreed that Eliza- beth Sampson shall marry a German count and live abroad, not far from Jeanette Calvin, the prominent stif- fragette. Both are soon to be present- ed at court by Luther Rice, the Amer- ican ambassador and diplomat. Mr. Rice will also achieve prominence by means of his books, the first of these being, EXtermination of Latin Verbs. In the ranks of the class there will be two other illustrious authors-Carl

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Class Poem Come friends and fellow comrades, hear, Our many studies and hardships great, I have a few words to relate No one can ever comprehend, About the class, which all revere, But those who have endured our fate, The class so soon to graduate. Or four years in the High School spend First as bashful Freshmen classed, Then sturdy Sophoniores, Juniors wise, They call us Seniors now at last, The name we dearly love and prize. Some of us would gladly stay, Seniors now review the past, And studies again resume, Recall the rules we have obeyed, But Freshmen enter each day, Could not talk nor walk too fast, And we know they need the room. All on account of The Interest grade.' Give cheers for the class of 1912, And be not seltish with your praise, Into school books no more we'll delve, For numbered are our High School days. Some Seniors shrink at the cold world's scorn just as all Senior classes go, Others walk in the pride of wealth secure, Now we are praised and honored too, That both the high and lowly born, The Tide of Lifel' will o'er us flow, Shall moulder to dust is true and sure. We shall then sink from view. This Senior class of fair renown, Is different from the rest, This grand old class in cap and gown, What is more picturesque? Patient teachers for years of four, We Seniors can no longer stay, Whose patience we have sorely tried, For now they bid us go, Your pardon now we do implore, Some sad near future day, And hope it will not be denied. They'll wish us back we know. Climbing a ladder tall and great, As round after round we go, Here's to Juniors on this ladder of fate, For they are just one round below. Here's to the grand old school we leave, Seniors though this seems very strange Here's to the class so tried and true, When we with age are bent, Here's to the ones who for us grieve, We'1l see this building still unchanged, We know that they are passing few. And say, That's where we went. -Ruth Doyle.

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THE MUNSONIAN. 15 Griffin and Fred Hartley. The former is to be a compiler of laws, and publish many editions of his experiences as a lawyer, while the latter will be known for his works on parliamentary law, always one of his favorite subjects. Two palms were almost identical and at length I decided to return to Mun- cie in order to solve the puzzle. The solution was not difficult. The own- ers, Karroll Smith and Elizabeth Throop, were blissfully married when I arrived. But having been away from home for some time, I decided to re- main for a few days so as to again see my old friends. I stopped at the best hotel and found that it was owned by the Misses Weikel, Snyder and Graham. They did not personally manage the hotel, but had a portion of their capital invested in the enterprise. The next morning I met Marvin Nichols, stage director of the Uncle Tom's Cabin company. With him I went to the ball game in the afternoon and we saw the world's greatest battery with Frank Samuels and Claude Miller in action. In the evening we went to Iiewellen's Grand Opera House, the largest and finest in the state. In the program was Madame Hiazel Hardsog, the great prima donna, who sang her favorite selection, I've a Man for Every Day in the Week. After the performance we stopped in a confectionery and found that it was owned by Joe Swei- ffart. I remembered how industrious he had been in school. so was not at all surprised to find him quickly grow- ing rich. The next day we went to see the per- formance of the Uncle Tom's Cabin troupe. Grace Casper scored a big hit as Little Eva, and the part of the mother, so proud and haughty, was never played better than by Jessie Heil. Mabel Frazier was prominent in the chorus, a position for which she had worked ever since that memorable oc- casion of 'KA Mid-Summer Night 's Dream. The musical director was Mary Abbott, who had studied in France and Germany. We managed to have a short interview with her, and she said that Europe may be all right for some things, but when it comes to talking, she prefers America. Just after leaving the opera house, we met Elizabeth Iiamkin, the popular mission worker. She has accomplished a great deal in the way of establish- ing free kindergartens and industrial schools and she invited us to attend cit- izens' mass meeting in the II. S. build- ing that evening. We gladly accepted the invitation, went to the high school and had no difficulty in finding our way around the building, for it was the ore which we had attended. We met and recognized several members of the faculty-Blanche Tuhey, head of the Latin departmentg Mildred Prutzman, instructor in Romance languages, Marie Stauf, instructor in twentieth century American poetry and prose, Ruth Sellers, teacher in Domestic Science, and Otto Huffman, head of the department of Applied Mechanics. Mr. Huffman intends to leave Muncie in a short time, as he is to become a pro- fessor in one of our large universities. The meeting was called to order by Principal Russel Beck, who, after a few well chosen words, introduced the speaker of the evening, Senator Ralph Mason. Mr. Mason has won prominence in the senate and is now being favor- ably mentioned as the next presiden- tial candidate of his party. After Senator Mason had addressed