Munhall High School - Munhisko Yearbook (Munhall, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1916 volume:

[Tin1 Muntyxska OL. I NINETEEN SIXTEEN bp tfje Mentor Class of iHunfjaU $igf) ikbool iflunfjaU, iPennsiplbama Iable-of-Contents Page DEDICATION...............7 SCHOOL BOARD.............8 FACULTY.................11 EDITORIAL BOARD.........15 SENIORS.................17 JUNIORS.................29 SOPHOMORES..............33 FRESHMEN................37 ATHLETICS...............41 SOCIETIES...............47 CALENDAR................54 ALUMNI..................58 ADVERTISEMENTS ----- 61 THE MUNHISKO 7 We, the class of 1916, Respectfully dedicate this first volume of Munhisko to PROF. D. H. BAUMAN The kindest man, , The best conditioned and unwearied spirit In doing courtesies. SCHOOL BOARD J. M. Lenhart John Bell, Jr., Secretary Rev. G. L. Rankin, Vice Pres. Dr. J. F. McNeeley, President Chas. S. Proudfoot J. H. Ramsey A. W. Soderberg THE MUNHISKO 9 The class of 1916 respectfully expresses its gratitude to the Board of Directors. Through long years of service, they have worked for us and made innumerable improvements for our benefit. The new lighting system, basket ball apparatus, and new magazine library are only a few examples. The record of the directors shows how unceasingly they have worked to bring and keep Munhall to the front. THE MUNHISKO 11 PROF. C. R. STONE Oft would he delight his private, hours. With music or with poem. 12 THE MCNHISKO A TOAST TO THE TEACHERS They say in the future when less vivid in mind Are demerits severe and exclusions unkind. Scowls, dark looks, and storm-gathering features. Til he less scared when toasting the teachers. But who can be brave, while on her the thoughts stray IT ho is ready with pencil each hour in the day To beat a rat-tat and like a Cicero add: ' Attention! I'll take twenty-five per cent off when you're bad. ' You darling sweet cherub, there in the front seat. With a fresh stick of Spearmint fine flavored and sweet! Those mellifluous accents we hear with a groan. As sadly our gum in the basket is thrown. Who has patience of Job? Tis quite easy to guess! That our discords are dreadful, I really confess. Wht -n we give an operetta each one wants to star; But she's always good-natured tho careless we are. They have told me she swims and she likes bowling, too These are strange things, you say, for a fair one to do. It ho is it you ask? I'll tell you quite soon. When you whisper in class, she says, Leave the room! See that one smiling broadly all over her face For the Senior class she must needs have a mace; They say she likes chocolates, bon bons and skates. But her history class knows she is fondest of dates! ! ow we come to one with trials not few When she explains and demonstrates analogous hue; For creating an artist where art there is none. Is like shooting a rabbit without any gun. That tall man's chief joy is in acids most dire. But they've not soured his temper nor increased his ire; But when tardy or truant come under his gaze. His deep tones strike terror: Your exemption is raised.” We all love his laughter, you would think he'd ne'er scold; Three-fifteen finds a change, we then feel less bold; o that list you are added!' we'd rather not hear, Principles fundanumtaU' all then must revere. So here's to our teachers who long with us bear, I ho we're dreadfully stupid they never despair; May late treat them kindly and bring much joy to all Till they' re summoned to answer the final roll call! Priscilla Evelyn Porter, ’16. FACULTY Florence Franklin, History W. L. Reitz, Mathematics Eva lyn James, Music I). M. Bauman, Science Anna M. Johnston, Music Olive Schillinger, German Estelle Albright, Latin Mildred Rankin, English 14 THE M U N H I S K () Jforetoorb Nearly every institution of learning has its yearly happenings and important events pictured and recorded in some annual publication. For this purpose we have edited the “Munhisko. Through it we hope to convey to you. dear reader, some intimation of the happenings in the brightest period of our lives. Our sincerest desire is that the “Munhisko” may he continued in the future by the Senior Classes. The class of ’16 hereby contributes the last of its many offerings to High School life. May this effort succeed in its mission of awakening fond recollections in the mind of every reader. The Editors. THE MUNHISK O 15 Andrew Mathieson, Subscription Manager Irene Franklin Ass’t. Editor Charles Menk, Art Editor Priscilla Porter Ass’t. Editor Harry Lessig, J. Donald Hutson, Editor Herbert T. Johnson, Advertising Manager Sport Editor Though they write contemptu gloriae, yet as Hieron observes, they will put their names to books. THE MUNHISKO Claste Poem Farewell! We speak this word with grief at heart. For all too soon we go our single way. The day is close at hand when we must part. Too short within these walls has been our stay. Here oft we dream of fame most wondrous fair Which will be ours when into the world we go. To uphold right; ’gainst wrong, war to declare. And ever nobler and more worthy grow. May fate its legions on our side array That we our dearest hearts desire may win; May Heaven cast temptation from our way. And keep the soul untarnished, pure within; For who would higher praise than this obtain. Well done thy work; thou hast not lived in vain! Irene Franklin, 1916. THE M U N H I S K () 17 18 T H E MUNHISKO EUGENE JOSEPH DONOGHUE With his quips and his quirks And hard work that ho shirks. With his jokes so funny. We must all like “Donny.’ From the florist he buys blue flowers in a box. One always associates VIOLETS with So.r.’ President Lice President Secretary Treasurer Eugene Donoghue Andrew Mathieson Eva J ones Priscilla Porter Jfksforp of ttje Class of 1916 Will you ever forget that first day? How can you ever forget it? The wild excitement that prevailed the very air, a blur of laughing faces, a sort of shivery joy in your exulting heart, a vague leeling of walking on the earth with vour head in the clouds, but, nevertheless, the realization that you were a “really, truly, silly, giggling, little Freshie!” (), wasn’t it the happiest day of your life! Other days had gone, others might come of triumphs and great joys, but never will a memory stand out so vividly as the one of those first “Freshie” days. Weren’t you proud? Didn’t you stand in the most dreadful awe of the Seniors? The Juniors were a sort of negative quality; toward the Sophomores we felt a resentment of their lofty superiority, hut the Seniors were the goal toward which we were all striving. 1 hey were so dignified, so haughty; so worldly wise (even as we think we are); the girls were so pretty and well-poised, the hoys, regular Solomons of Wisdom! Don’t laugh! You know you thought so too. Wasn’t it funny, the first time you were “on for Literary? Everybody sat in the audience and laughed nervously at everybody else but it was no laughing matter to you. No, sir! You sat stiff as a rod until you heard your name called; then, somehow, no one knows just how, you slowly and painfully made your way to the platform. Your knees shook: your throat felt parched; cold ■ THE MUNHISKO 19 chills lovingly chased each other up and down your hack in an alarming manner; your voice sounded strange and shrill; you went on and on and on until suddenly—0! horrors! your mind was a blank. You waited an eternity and finally a faint voice came to your ears to prompt you; a few more convulsive gasps and you were in your own seat again. It took exactly four minutes. You thought it was four million years. Every time a little farce was given we imagined ourselves great actors and actresses and then and there our ambition was born for a stage career. Don’t you often think of the awful life we led the teachers? Think of what brazen creatures we were to change our seats in Algebra that day! And the poor man said he never in all his years of teaching had such an experience. Yes, some day wre may realize what dreadful children we were, hut perhaps some other children may benefit from the experiences we had. Will teachers never remember they were once “kids”! Once, long ago, the girls made a beautiful black and gold flag, (of cheesecloth i and the boys bravely stole forth in the night and hoisted it above the maroon and gold of the Sophomores and triumphantly stole hack to their beds. But, alas for human hopes! The next morning it hung up like a dishrag, forlorn and dripping, a mournful sight in the pouring rain. Wasn’t it silly and weren’t we happy? Our Sophomore year was largly made up of scorning the Freshmen, as we had been scorned, and struggling with “Caesar ” Dear Man! How often we had wished he had died in infancy. There was a party, too, I remember, at which one of the guests spilled ice cream on the rug, but—what of that! We had a good time. Wasn’t it awful, yes, it was awe-inspiring the way the girls kept that ten dollars the hoys wanted for sweaters. Sweaters indeed! They needed sweaters after the frigid reception we gave them. 1 he crowning joy of all came in our Junior year. All that had gone before shone dimly in comparison to this—the play and the annual Senior-Junior Banquet. Actually we thought of nothing else- Every member of the class of ’16, will tell you the “Hoodoo” was the best thing that ever happened. Why, you can see Mr. and Mrs. Spiggott and all the kids yet, with old Aunt Paradise raving on and little Hem eating his monstrous sandwitches. And the rehearsals! Poor Miss Shillinger nearly went out of her mind hut I think she was proud of us in the end. Yes, indeed! Almost the whole class was in it. I hen we had the Banquet. Every girl talked dresses for a month and I think the boys were slightly interested. It was a grand affair. At least we thought so. One of the waiters dropped a tray of dishes. Crash! Just like that- True to our reputation we laughed aloud. Oh, classmates! If in years to come these words waken the memory of that great event, close your eyes to the public’s gaze of admiration, to the sparkling affairs given in your honor, and remember the perfeet bliss of your first banquet. I know your heart will recall every single person and incident connected with it. First think of our student quests and then of our faculty guests and you will recall quite vividly the utter surprise with which we greeted the appearance of at least one member, that member whom we never suspected of any social ambitions but who proved himself the “belle of the ball.” 20 THE MUNHISKO Some day we may grow staid and sober, some day we may eease to laugh but when those days come we will he dead. Geometry! Just mention the dreaded word, it is enough. Does it call up pleasant memories? “Not ta tall! Oh! Not ta tall!” At last we have reached that state of hitherto only anticipated pleasure. Seniors! One must stop and reflect a minute on the full meaning of the word. Somehow, it isn't as rosy as it seems; yon feel smaller and less sophisticated than when you were a Freshman. Considerably less! But alas, the Seniors are worse than the Freshmen in actions. Everything hasn’t been all sunshine, sometimes storm-clouds arose, but in due time they were dispelled in the sunshine that inevitably followed. There are no Solomons of Wisdom in our class, as in that long ago Senior class, and the girls are just dear ordinary girls, the best, after all. But the proverbial Senior dignity has not prevented us from having gay times. A sleigh ride in the middle of the term, and later a pleasant little class party helped break the monotony. Yes, we have had some good times, haven’t we? Rather remarkable is the fact that, with the exception of four (?) mathematics teachers, the same instructors have labored patiently and lovingly with us during our whole High School career. Vie will carry away with us a pleasant memory of each. Gradually we have been slipping back from the airy clouds to solid earth. The clouds did well enough for a starting place, but it was the solid earth earth we were hound for all the time, wasn't it? The figure is a hit mixed, but what matter, the idea is there- Now our last school banquet is over and Commencement Day is looming up in the distance, that happv-sad day, that day which means the end of all our High School woes, and, incidentally, all our joys,—that beginning of the “entrance into the great chance for life.' Priscilla E. Porter. THE MUNHISK () 21 ELSIE OLIVE AMENT Elsie, fair and tall, 7 a Ik s ennui'll jot all, Answers each question In every lesson. She's wise! CHARLES PATTEN HEILIG 1 hoy this is who's wondrous bright. He studies day and also night. His eyes are ever on his hooks. At maidens fair he never looks. Hut should Dan (.upid shoot a bolt, I m much afraid he'd get a jolt, I hough (diaries is slow, 0 very slow. He's hard to catch I'll have you know. LOUISE BERTHA BARTHOL 7 here is a young girl named Louise, If hose manner most surely will please; For her voice is so low, ff hat she says we don't know, i et her wrath none can ever appease; For when angered she makes a retort Most short! 00 T H E M UNHISKO MARGARET MAY MUIR FINLAY Accomplished is this maiden fair. With light blue eyes and curly hair. She's clever, witty, small and spry That she is Scotch who can deny? JAMES DONALD HUTSON Donald Hutson here we greet. Chemist, artist, fine athlete. He's sure to have a future fine. For he'll make good in any line. ELSIE IRENE FRANKLIN But still our wonder grew and grew That one small head could carry all she kneu But mercy me! IF e get it all day long. For in her classes she is never wrong! T H E 23 M U N H I S K O BERNADETTE LUIGI HANNON I he giggliest girl you ever met. Her temper never sours; I he minutes spent with Bernadette, Grow into golden hours. HERBERT TELLMAN JOHNSON Herbert (far better known as Zing) H on fame as MunhalVs football king. He stands the tallest in the class. And ne'er was known to smile at a lass. MARGARET SPANGLER FRYE Margaret Frye, as you can see. Is neither tall nor thin. She always wears a smile If ith which she’s sure to win 24 T H E MUNH1SK0 OLIVE BELLE HAWS ' Hoots” is one of our winsome asses. With twinkling eyes and gold-rimmed glasses. She's neither tall nor very thin And ever wears a joyous grin. HARRY LLOYD LESSIG Harry's either late or absent. To ask him why is of no use. For if he's asked an explanation He'll surely have a good (?) excuse. MARGARET JANE HINES A quieter girl you never met; No scoldings does she ever get. This I am told, perhaps 'tis true. She always reads her lessons through. new 25 T H E M U N H I S K 0 LOUISE FRIEDA HOFEN She looks quite prim and shy, I know, But looks sometimes deceive; For this small maid doth have a beau You truly must believe. JOSEPH LEO MARTIN Hark, hark, we hear a voice! Hark, hark, 0h9 now rejoice! Joe speaks. Joe's voice so long has lain Unused and quiet in his brain It squeaks. EVA MARION JONES Little Miss Eva, the name suits her well, Is far more popular than words can tell. She always has flowers, she likes roses best From whence they come I know you have guessed. 26 T H E MUNHISKO MAY MARION M’GILL This is May, who is happy and gay. And has never missed school. not even a day; ’Rithmetic is the study in which she shines. And for her answers the whole class pines. ANDREW RUSSELL MATHIESON Short and cute is Andrew—shy (?) When he parts his hair in the middle. His laugh is like the cuckoo's cry Or the wail of a tight-strung fiddle. MARGARET ELIZABETH KILGORE A sweet little girl is Peggy Kilgore, She brightens the room whenever she enters the door. Some day she will climb the steep ladder of fame Among the great, shall we then s ’c her name. THE M U N H I S K O 27 HAZEL IRENE MISS Burr, bang, buzz, boom! Gracious! U hat's the mattery Is it drum or loud bassoon? No, it's Hazel's chatter. CHARLES WATKINS MENK “Chick is as bashful as can be. Loves drawing and 'lectricity. He'll rival Edison, tis said. And then we ll all be proud of lied. VIOLET l) VALLANCE McNAUGHTON She is named for a modest flower Which early appears in the Spring. Her sweet voice has wonderful power And we love to hear her sing. 28 T H E MUNHISKI) PRISCILLA EVELYN PORTER Who's able to talk with nothing to say? Who loves in our room pianos to play? W hose presence is it we most sadly miss? Who is it? Why ask? Of course it is Pris. GEORGE PALL RANKIN Here is a man of small physique W ith hair quite long and style unique. He boards at Dans and eats at home. Plays the machine and likes to roam. He loves to swim atul shoot with the gun. An accomplished man is this preacher s son. CORA MAY SPIRES Much candy sweet For us to eat She brings to class In one huge mass And keeps from teacher s sight discreet. THE MUNHISKO 29 JUNIORS 19 17 30 T HE MUNHISKO £o tlje Class of 1917 President ...... Vice President . . Secretary............................... Treasurer ....... Motto:—I on est vivere sed valere vita. J. Curtis Stevens . . Merger Jackson . . Myrtle Taylor . . Anna Hamilton Colors:—Red and Black. Despite our beliefs that the contrary would happen, Munhall High quite firmly withstood the shock of our arrival. Truly we were cordially received by all, especially the Sophs who took it upon themselves to show us our place. Although small in the supply of men, we put up a most stubborn resistance and met with partial success. As we look hack on that time we feel less ashamed of our actions as awkward Freshies for we surely were diamonds in the rough. Then came the time for deeds when we acquired the Sophomore swagger and position of the hat. The Freshmen had to he led the right way and as duty called we responded nobly using the handy pump to good advantage. Our number of classmates having diminished somewhat, our promising looks and air of propriety gave our name consideration with all the classes, and with the faculty as well During this notable year we appeared in the literary societies with no little success, and as for social attainments we were unequalled. Athletics called some of our members, who not only responded to the call hut won noteworthy places on the High School football, baseball, and basketball squads. It was through our ingenious plan that a High School swimming team was originated consisting of two mighty Sophs. Our attention was not drawn from our studies, however by such brilliant successes but more strongly drawn to them because a required per cent had to he attained. Our girls were not inactive at this time but instead caused the teachers much worry as to the health of each one’s vocal chords. The girls of other classes, upper and lower, cast envious eyes at our sweet dispositions and comely beauty. At the end of this extraordinary year each and every one of us had another degree added to his cognomen, taken either from English Classics, so instructively taught, or from the inventive brain of some fellow student. I bus we passed from lower to upper classmen and assumed our painstaking care over Freshies and Sophs. Then came the third act of a farce, likewise the climax of our High School career. In a play, the third act brings a complete unfolding of the story; the dashing college youth exhibits his admirable qualities to a wondering audience; the unsophisticated niece has charmed them by her captivating manners; each member of the cast is known and his or her worth vigorously applauded. Similarly, in High School life, by the end of the junior year the class has combined its strength, developed its dramatic ability, contributed nobly to the athletic field and last but not least has a fat bank-roll. The social committee meets, the Annual Senior-Junior Banquet is discussed; the fat bank-roll is prepared for the slaughter. The slaughter commences, the hatchet is raised, the banquet is spread: the good eats are censored and passed by both classes; the speech-making is o’er ami mightily appreciated; the dancing is in lull swing and the hour nears morning, hut this is an exceptional occasion and the hatchet must be buried at midnight. Alas! Alas! The hatchet is deeply buried in Mother Earth and upper classmen rejoice together. Our deep regret at the loss of such a worthy class as that of 1916 must he forgotten and blotted out by the ever increasing achievements of our own most distinguished student body- W hat our future will he is uncertain, for no one can lift the veil of time, hut with our past records to spur us on, and with the mighty talent of our great men, we can only prophesy honor and glory for the class of 1917. J• C. Stevens. 31 THE M U N H IS K O JUNIOR CLASS THE MUNHISK O 33 SOPHOMORES 19 18 34 THE MUNHISKO ®lje History of 1018 President .......... George Mathieson Vice President......................................George Jester Secretary..........................................Mary McCague Treasurer ......................................Lillian Sigley Colors:—Blue and Gold. We are the class of 1918. Our abrupt arrival in the midst of Munhall High marked quite an epoch in its peaceful history. At this time, our beloved school was becoming a trifit stale. It needed only a little—shall I say ginger? We supplied the ginger. Our presence was soon felt in the school. Things immediately began to brighten and take on a new sparkle. We inspired new life into other classes who have always been humbly grateful to us for awakening them from the dormant state into which they had fallen. As Freshmen, I may truthfully say, we singularly lacked all those annoying traits so trying to a self-respecting Sophomore, and which are so prominent in another class we might mention. We were rather a happy-go-lucky class. We traveled joyously through our lessons and were always ready for any fun that might chance our way. A jolly, noisy class we were, always finding ourselves in trouble with our teachers who love us just the same no matter what we do.??? W e were dragged out of hot water by these all-suffering teachers only to plan some way to get in again as quickly as possible. In this our Sophomore year, our happy family has dwindled down from fifty to about thirty-five. We have practically given up our childish pranks. We have under us a very unruly Freshman class, and we feel it our duty to keep it in order. Accordingly we maintain a haughty dignity, hoping that the innocents will follow our example and become great also. Universally regarded as a moving spirit in all inter-class affairs, we naturally lead in School Spirit. It is, in great part, the Sophomore hoys who uphold the honor of the old school on the grididon, the diamond, and the basketball floor. The girls do their share by flocking to the games, and inspiring the team to victory. For who would dare fail while “bright eyes behold their deeds”? The real secret of our success is our Class Spirit. We love one another and stand united through thick and thin. The girls think they have the best group of boys in the High School. Of course the hoys think the same of them. I his is why we are such a nice class. We all pay our dues promptly and are not disgraced by flashy notices proclaiming that dues must be paid. We must admit that our class-meetings are not always perfect. At times our patient president discovers that about three people are vainly trying to make themselves heard, while often the fourth is engaged in giving a very sensible motion out of the window to the listening birds. In October, our class gave a Halloween Social. Everybody came expecting a good time and no one was disappointed. The upper classmen, upon arriving, were pleasantly surprised to find the halls decorated. We had hung up huge 36 THE MUNHISKO pumpkins and draped streamers of gold and blaek paper. The effect was magical. The lights, through the black and gold paper, east grotesque shadows over strange groups; the gruesome faces of the pumpkins gleamed ferociously in the half light. Truly, an appropriate setting for this, the night of witchery! All nationalities were represented, even the little Dutch girl with her long yellow braids and quaint shoes- A perfect bedlam prevailed. Ghosts could be seen dancing with clowns! Gay princesses pursued laughing, fleeting fairies, while many a cowboy frollicked with a queen. Our second social of the winter was exclusively a class party. We are all extremely interested in dancing so we held it in the Municipal Hall, where we danced miles and miles and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Altogether, we consider ourselves the class of the Munhall High School. To be a member of this class shall always be sufficient; no further recommendation is needed. We prophesy that before we have left the good old school, we, the class of 1918, shall have put Munhall on the map. Irene Snyder T H K M U N H I S K () 38 THE M U N H I S K O Httetorp of tlje Class of 1919 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Marshall Motto:—“Excelsior.” Leo Patterson James Henry Riley Mary Heilig Elizabeth Bryce W. L. Reitz Colors:—Orange and Green The month of August, 1915, was marked by two great events: the opening of school and the entrance of the wonderful class of 1919. The historical events in the life of an infant cannot be many, but they may be truly marvelous, and so it is with us. We are only one year old but have broken all records for size, physical development, social activity and brilliancy of mind. We number fifty-two strong, and some of our possessions are worth recording:—The longest and shortest members belong to us, the only eagle scout, the most wonderful dancer, the pool “shark” who stops only for eating, the most talkative as well as the most taciturn. But, most important, is our poet, who, owing to the warm weather, started his spring poetry in November. Our social events are famous all through the town. Some of the members appeared quite grand in their long jeans and feathered frocks. The boys all sociably attended a party given by the girls. And would you know our record for work and study, the heights and averages to which we have soared? Then go to our Principal or the members of the faculty who guard us and aid us in our studious moments, and they will tell you, with tears in their eyes, how they dread the approach of Spring 1919 when they must bid farewell to Munhall’s most marvelous and brilliant class. Historian, Mary D. Heilig. FRESHMAN CLASS 40 THE M U N H I S K 0 W m iijcolu foA. SHok.im c � M t KqtcH'M pc NlC S THE M U N H I S K 0 41 ATHLETICS THE 43 M U N H I S K 0 Jfootball Schedule, 1915 Munhall - 12 Duquesne H. S. - cc M • Munhall - 14 Alumni .... - 12 Munhall ... - 39 Reno College - 0 Munhall - 0 Duquesne Academics - 49 Munhall - 20 Swissvale H. S. - 7 Munhall ... - 6 Ralston H. S. - 0 Munhall - 6 Irwin H. S. - - 6 Munhall - 7 Homestead H. S. - 12 The outlook for a successful football team was far from promising at the opening of the term With only three of the regulars back, the team had to he built up practically anew. But under the excellent direction of Coach Mc-Cague and several alumni a good team was moulded. After a few weeks of hard and strenuous work, the team was ready to meet its first opponent, Duquesne High. Owing to a rather w:eak and light line Munhall lost. The team retrieved itself in the next two games by administering the white-wash brush to Reno College and hv downing the Alumni. I he fourth 2anu—one of the hardest and fastest of the year—was lost to Duquesne Academics. In the next two games, however, the team came back and defeated Swissvale High and Ralston High. Then came a tie with Irwin High. The season ended in a defeat by our old rivals, Homestead High. This was one of the best gridiron battles ever staged at Homestead Park. Much credit for the showing made by the team is due to James McCague, whose coaching abilities cannot be excelled. Munhall High School hopes that it may long retain his services. With hut three plavers graduating, Donoghue, Hutson, and Johnson, the prospects for a light hut fast team next season seems good. It will have an able leader in its captain, Curtis Stevens. The following men received their “M’s” for their faithful service on the Gridiron:—Hutson, Donoghue, Johnson, Steimer, Stevens, Lasdusky, Gilliland, Taylor, Jennings, Patterson and Jester. THE MUNHISKO THE M U N H I S K 0 4.') IBaskttbaU Munhall 18 Fifth Avenue H. S. - 88 Munhall 22 Crafton H. S. 42 Munhall 33 Duquesne H. S. 30 Munhall 28 N. Braddock H. S. 35 Munhall 28 Charleroi H. S. 37 Munhall 42 Donora H. S. 40 Munhall 39 Parnassus H. S. 51 Munhall 33 N. Braddock H. S. 45 Munhall 22 Irwin H. S. 27 Munhall 39 Ralston H. S. 27 Munhall 31 West Newton H. S. 39 Munhall 21 Riverside 11. S. 17 Munhall 71 Knoxville II. S. 28 The basketball team had a fair season. Luck, however, seemed entered the lists in opposition. At critical times the team was badly handicapped by the absence of injured players. Lack of a suitable practice room was a great drawback. It is expected the new gymnasium will be completed in time for next season’s games. The following men earned their “M’s” on the basketball floor during the past season:—Capt. Donoghue, Johnson, Hutson, Martin, Lessig, Steimer and A. Mathieson. Because of the late organization of the second team, few games were scheduled. It was composed of the following students:—Walker, Davis, Saron, C. Crane, G. Mathieson, and Alexander. SCHEDULE 1915-16 Munhall Seconds - 18 Homestead H. S. Seconds 20 Munhall Seconds - 25 Duquesne H. S. Seconds - 18 Munhall Seconds - 31 St. Thomas H. S. Second - 30 46 THE MUNHISKO gells: Roasted turkey, pumpkin pie, Aeh du lieber Munhall High Munhall High, Munhall Low, Munhall’s always on the go. Ali-chi-nich-chi-nich-chi-ni Ali-chi-nich-chi-nich-chi-ni Hoorah-hoorah Munhall High. Rip-saw, rip-saw, rip-saw bang, We belong to the Munhall gang. Are we in it, well I should guess. We belong to M. H. S. One-a-zip-a, two-a-zip-a, three-a-zip-a-zam Four-a-zip-a, five-a-zip-a, don’t give a hobble-gobble Razzle-dazzle, zis! boom! Bah! Munhall High School rah-rah-rah. Matty (Cheer-leader). THE CAMERA CLUB T H E M U N H I S K 0 49 Camera Club President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Chemist Faculty Advisor Andrew Mathieson Herbert Johnson . Charles Menk Irene Franklin J. Donald Hutson . Prof. Bauman During the school term of 1915 and 1916, through the help of Mr. Bauman, a very interesting feature was added to the school activities. The Camera Club is the initial organization of its kind. All students with cameras were cordially invited to become members. The club was divided into sections with an experienced member at the head of each. The divisions are: Trees, Physical Geography, People, Animals, and Buildings. The Camera Club, the first year, has been a success. o THE CLIONIAN LITERARY SOCIETY l'HE EMERSONIAN LITERARY SOCIETY 52 THE M U N H I S K 0 THE “SYMPATHY” ORCHESTRA The “Sympathy” Orchestra met one afternoon at four o’clock for its one grand concert- Under tlie leadership of the High School Sousa ij. Donald Hutson) assisted at the piano by Ignace Padarewski (A. R. Mathieson) they hurst into the opening bars of the “Anvil Chorus.” The Metropolitan Trio I Menk, Donoghue, and Johnson) was hired at a great expense especially for this concert. They were assisted by the Salvation Army lasses who helped make the concert a success. THE MUNHISKO 53 Senior §trls’ Jkograpijtes Girls Elsie Ament Nicknames “Else” Hobbies Powder Puff Louise Barthol - “Lou” - - - Hair Margaret Finlay “Peg” - - - Dogs Irene Franklin - “Nun” - Art of Tongue Margaret Frye - “Marg” - - Yellocution Margaret Hines - “Hinesy” Fear of Dark Bernadette Hannon - 'Bern” - Giggling Louise Hofen “Hof” - - Basketball Olive Haws - “Boots” Talking Eva Jones - “Little Eva” Flowers Margaret Kilgore “Peggie” Dancing May McGill - - - “Mae” - - Arithmetic Violet McNaugliton “Vi” . - Singing Hazel Nuss - “Haz” - Jack Priscilla Porter - Pris” - - - Bugs Cora Spires • “Spiders” - Candy Making a l)ort Calendar School opens—...-.................................. -..........AuS“8t 30 Munhall-Homestead Annual Football Game November 30 Christmas Vacation begins December 23 Christmas Vacation ends January 3 Semi-final examinations January 13-14 Patrons Day 28 Junior Class Play February 29 Junior-Senior Banquet March 25 Community Day April 7 Final examinations............................................ a Commencement Week a 1 -22 School Picnic......................................................... 23 THE MUNHISKO 55 U S BOYS Senior Pops’ Piogtapljp TO THE MANY WHO KNOW US, TO THE FEW WHO DO NOT, AND TO THE MULTITUDE WHO WILL HEAR OF US IN THE FUTURE Real Name Nick Name Future Occupation Hobby Ideal Eugene Donoghue “Sox” Bricklayer Billiards Violets Donald Hutson “Don” Bookkeeper Eating Donora Charles Heilig “Deadman ' Undertaker Sleeping Saxon 8 Herbert Johnson “Zing” Artist “Humps” Geometry Harry Lessig “Blinks” Salesman Studies? Charleroi Charles Menk “Red' Electritionist Primping Garage Joseph Martin “Katz” Mayor of Playgrounds Chewing Soccer Andrew Mathieson “A” Grocer Giggling Welsh's George Rankin “Rev” Shoemaker Smoking Saron's 56 THE MUNHISKO Social €bents The upper classmen maintained their social prestige by entertaining the under classmen at a reception in the High School Halls. It was very formal. The boys lined up on one side of the hall and looked at the girls standing along the other. In order to prove that they were not ignoramuses in regard to the usage of polite society, the Sophs and Freshies gave a masquerade in honor of the upper classmen- Had anyone ventured in the hall that night, “Wow!” like Tam they would have seen an unco sight. “Warlocks and witches in a dance, Nae cotillion brent new frae France.” But one steps, waltzes, pigeon walks and reels put some life into their heels. The first day Mother Goose picked her feathers, the Seniors decided at four o’clock to have a sleigh-ride at seven thirty. Sleigh-rides are Cupid’s machine-guns. Hands do become so cold! Could any maid be so cruel not to share her muff with her class brother? The Freshmen, inspired by delightful accounts of this ride, decided it was an example worth following, but they failed to grasp opportunity by the forelock, and by the time they were ready with blankets, lunch-baskets, and the inevitable muffs, the roads were as bare as the famed back of his head. However, with the unsubdued spirit of youth they trudged optimistically to the Municipal Hall and there made a thorough research of the innermost anatomy of Ham Sandwiches. “Something Different” was the Sophomore slogan. They got it! No, not as they had planned, but still it was different! Orchestras are so common and—expensive. A dance with a victrola sounds more inviting, nicht wahr? No, fellow schoolmates, not if it “busts” in the middle of the third pigeon walk. That parents and teachers might know each other better, “A get together meeting,” the first of a series, was held in the High School. Dean Chambers, of Pitt University, spoke on Cooperation, in the auditorium, after which coffee was served in the hall. The students were not invited. They are not egotistical but they will take a guess as to the chief topic of conversation. Frivolous pastimes did not appeal to the Juniors during the first semester. They were the financiers of the High School, the altruists of our institution! They devoted their time ardently to the development of their histrionic talent and to besieging the town with tickets. February the twenty-ninth witnessed “The Arrival of Kitty.” The largest audience that ever attended a Junior class play saw and was conquered. After the play the Juniors assembled at the home of a class sister to fittingly celebrate their great success with a lobster a’ la mode and to congratulate themselves- The festivities continued so late that several failed to hear the alarm clocks next morning. Let us charitably draw the curtain over what happened next. THE MUNHISKO 57 The climax of their altruism was the banquet given in honor of the Seniors at the Fort Pitt Hotel, March twenty-third. The Olympian deities ne’er dined more sumptuously. Demosthenes himself must have stood abashed before the eloquence that poured from the lips of the after dinner speakers. The long anticipated event of the year is now a most pleasant memory. Margaret Frye, T6. THE M U N H I S K 0 FIRST GRADUATING CLASS MUNHALL HIGH SCHOOL THE MUNHISKO 59 1906 Anna Howell Emma Charles Mabel Palmer John McDermott Bessie Coen Laura Price ‘ 1907 Florence Franklin John Howell Frank Dean Mary Caddy Marie oodward 1908 Helen Bird Ella May Buhner Earl Gilbert William A. Hichey Mildred Rankin Hubert Watkins 1909 Agnes Arthur Myrtle Birkhamer Will N. Cox Elizabeth Duncan Floyd Franklin Agues Hickey Will H. Jones Albert McCreery Anna Sievwright Le Nora Walsh 1910 Ralph Bell Ellsworth Davis Irene Eakman Edgar James Minnie Jones Le Nora Kelly Jacob Marks Charles Nuss Elaine Omans Hilda Peek 1911 Russel Artman Walter Beven Emma Cox Alumni Viola Davies Mary Donoghue Irene O’Brien Ben Smith Thomas Watkins, Jr. Robert Whitten Otis Wilson 1912 Eleanor May Clark Margaret Cox Harry Crawford Mary Rosetta Dean Chauncey Franklin Oliver Franklin Harry Gifford Joseph Rodney Irwin Robert Johnson Wallace Mechling Adolph Neundorf Lillian Ramsey Ruth Rankin Grace Reeves Edith Margaret Scott Lillian Rankin Steele Carolyn Duncan Stevens 1913 Agnes Hauck William Leightner Sadie McCague Gertrude Rankin Emily Rayman Hilda Smith Anna Swanson Clair Artman Gertrude Anna Barthol Margaret Conn Howard Fey 1914 Margaret Anna Ament Carl Albert Colteryahn Joseph R. S. Cox John E. Crouch Kathryn Brinton Crawford Julius Esmoil William Arthur Jones Edward Andrew Kistler Raymond James McCague Corinne Menk 60 THE MUNHISKO Charles Harold Mitchell Anna Orris Harry Parker Helen Jane Robertson Inez Russel Ruby Thomas Aloysious Ryan William DeFord Stevens Hazel Thomas William Bainbridge 1915 George Stitt Esther Priscilla Rabone Joseph Francis Punzak John Joseph McCague Helen Louise Hutson Margaret Christina Holleran Raymond Paul Hofen Edna June Gray Kenneth Eugene Franklin John Regis Donoghue Bessie Rolfe Davis Stella Beatrice Coles Carolyn Gladys Bowen Edward Robert Parry James Walsh Esther Elizabeth McCreery Lois Yonda Woodward Steven Yesko Thomas Bane Mildred Irene Bair Albert G. Reis THE MUNHISKO 61 SPEECH OF THANKS The “Munhisko” is published for the best interests of M. II. S. I hose who advertise in it are giving their support towards advancing those interests-We, therefore, ask the subscribers to patronize those who have so kindly patronized us. We especially wish to thank Mr. Fisher, who did most of the photographic work, for the kind interest he took in our work, and his patient efforts to make the book a success. 62 THE MUNHISKO MOTHERS AND FATHERS SISTERS AND BROTHERS Remember Your Big Home Store HUTSON’S Before Purchasing Elsewhere for Ladies’ Furnishings, Men’s Furnishings, Dry (ioods, Curtains Wall Paper, Millinery, Laces and Embroidery, Hosiery, Floor Covering, Traveling (ioods, Infant’s Ware, House Furnishings, Etc. j We know you’ll go home satisfied with every purchase you make. Spring Greetings! THIS Best Shoe Store sends you a Spring Greeting and invites you here to see the choice display of Footwear nowon exhibition. The Best Foot Clothing the Country produces is certainly worth seeing, and we shall be pleased to show you, in order that you may know where the Best Shoes are, when your Spring Footwear wants confront you. H. L. LITTLE Home of Good Shorn 321 Eighth Avenue A common saying heard about 1:45 from at least seven people. “Honest kids, I don’t know a word of Ger- Latin teachers:—Bonus-melior-op-timus. What english word do we get from that? Student:—Optician. Patronize Munhisko Advertisers THE M U N H I S K O 63 THECAI'ITON I — ENGRAVING J ElECTROTYP! CO. 1 CANTON, OM Oa Patronize Munhisko Advertisers 64 THE MUNHISKO Jfunnp Pont ®ttfeltrs Two Senior boys have Ingersoll watches. One day in a study period they were amusing themselves by turning the stems backward, the teacher stood it for a few minutes, then finally said “After this you boys crank those Fords outside.” A fair member of the Senior class was amusing herself by pulling out some stray hairs from the head of the boy who sat in front of her. The teacher, much amused remarked: “Yes May, he loves me, lie loves me not.” German Student:—“She walked in, holding a little cat in her hand (It turned out that the cat was a jewel casket I.” Chemistry teacher:—What is a Welsh-bach mantel like? Senior boy:—Well its just like a Bunsen burner with two or three points of difference. Chemistry Professor:—Why pour water on a fire to put out the fire? Senior Boy:—Because the water keeps the heat away from the fire. One of our senior girls claims to be of noble birth because her father was a bayonet (baronet). One day in English, Seniors were having scansion. Teacher:—Scan next line. Boy (with no book):—I have no book. Teacher (misunderstanding)—That is iambic pentameter. Teacher in English:—Define idyll. Senior boy:—It’s what people look up to and worship. Seniors were having spelling one day. One of the boys who was chewing gum was unable to hear some of the words, whereupon the Professor said, “If vou were exercising the nerves of your ears as hard as you are working the muscles of your jaws, you could hear perfectly.” For several days a little toy piano rested quietly in the cloak-room waiting the day for the “Orchestra” picture to he taken. About seven keys resounded, the rest—silence. One day the teacher was out of the room, upon her return the room became strangely quiet, and from the cloakroom came the distinct sounds of a tinkle, tinkle, tinkle! She looked in the door and there sat Priscilla amusing herself with the piano. « � ■,,«?'s I L.ife. THE M U N H I S K 0 65 Wagner Coasters The wagon you have been planning to get for that boy of yours. Aladdin Aluminum Ware With Handles That Fit the Hand. With Bottoms That Don’t Wear Out Chi Namel Varnish Stains All Colors, Make Your Old Floor Look Like New. Simond Saws, Keznor Stoves 01! I! HARDWARE GO. Phone P. A. 42 304 Eighth Avenue HOMESTEAD, PA. Fred Wiebelt Meat Market and Groceries CHERRY STREET. WHITAKER, PA. Joseph P. Jackson Fancy and Staple Grocery P. A. Phone 477-X 116 Chorllant St. Pennsylvania College for Women PITTSBURGH Collegiate and Special Courses DILWORTH HALL Preparatory School With Certificate Rights JOHN C. ACHESON, President Woodland Rood Ammerman X- Haws Dyers and Gleaners 810 Amity Street Both Phones Four Doors below Post Office The Complete Business School DUFFS COLLEGE Fifth Street and Penn Ave. PITTSBl’RGII. PA. Frank's Corn Remedy The best remedy for hard or soft corns. Sold on a guarantee Frank Medicine Co. Whitaker, Pa. Patronize Munhisko Advertisers 66 THE M U N H I S K O Famil iar sounds from tlie cloak-room: Clank, clank, clank, then the words “Now I’m coming to you. Ha, my jitney.” Freshie to Senior:—Djeknow my brother? Senior:— es, we sleep in the same Latin class. One day two girls had forgotten their German hooks. They were told to bring them the next day. Also one hoy had forgotten his. The teacher forgetting to whom she was speaking said, “Allright bring your book with the other girls.” Better to walk out of class: than to he kicked out. An eraser in time saves nine—?? Demerits. Better to walk: than to ride in Dead-mans Saxon. In case one accidently (?) falls asleep in class, he sure to arise at the first, bell. Take in all lectures, as a sponge does water. If absent, always make up a good excuse. Better to be seen once a week at school, than twice at Dan’s or the Library. In school, ignorance is not bliss. Never strive for Goose-eggs, except at Easter. r- = BOTH PHONES John f rawford Park CJobandVj OMMLf C,IAL 1R1NT1NG PltlNTKRS OP MUNHISKO 20 WEST STOCKTON AVE ■ mF N. S., PITTSBURGH, PA. ifr Patronize Munhisko Advertisers THE MUNHISKO 67 HALF BROS. “Happy Home Furnishers” Be sure and see our splendid complete stocks and learn our low prices before buying. “The Half Way is Easy to Pay” We have four sound-proof rooms for the display and sale of Victor, Edison and Columbia Talking Machines and Records J. C. PARKER CO. FOR Trimble, Stetson and Knox Hats, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00, Rummel’s Special Hats, $2.00. Caps 50c and $1.00. Superior, Munsnig, Rocking Chair and B. V. D. Union Suits Interwoven, Notaseme, and Hole-Proof Hose. Boys’ Suits and Children’s Wash Suits. Style-Plus Clothes $17.00. 218 E. Eighth Avenue, HOMESTEAD, PA. Patronize Munhisko Advertisers 68 THE MUNHISKO FRESHflAW Baseball Goods, Bicycles and Supplies P or All Spring and Summer Sports Homestead Sporting Goods Go. D. Bevan Hardware Supply Co. Hardware, Stoves, Cutlery and House Furnishing Goods P. A. Telephone 520-2 230 Hast Eighth Avenue HOMESTEAD, PA Patronize Munhisko Advertisers THE MUNHLSKO 69 The high reputation of our Munhall Schools is only equaled by the high reputation of the merchandise handled by COX BROS. Munhall s Leading Grocery Store 1400 Andrew Street P. $ A. Phone 70-J “Your friends can BUY anything you can give them except YOUR PHOTOGRAPH” The Fisher Studio 330 Eighth Avenue Homestead is better equipped than most studios in Pittsburgh, and we have the experience. Patronize Munhisko Advertisers 70 THE M U N H I S K 0 (“Martin’s” For Medicine Cor. 8th Ave. anti Ammon St. HOMESTEAD Teacher:—What is a dowry? Senior Girl:—| Flustered ). Why its —its what you keep your secrets in. Chemistry Teacher:—Have you ever read “David Copperfield?” Student:—No, but I’ve read some of his works. NEBO BROTHERS DEALERS IN ’fl Hardware, Cutlery, Housefurnishing Goods, Tin, Slate and Gravel Hooting, Paints, Oils and Glass 1 Phone 47-3 P. Ar A. Phone 151 A 324 Eighth Avenue, HOMESTED, PA • 1 Overheard in German Class. Student—The eat dumb up the tree. Teacher:—Give me that form again. Student:—The cat jumped up the tree. J. M. JOHNSTON ]; FLORIST Our Specialties Floral Emblems of All Kinds Wedding Boquets Corsage Boquets 1 P. d A. Telephone 118-W Bell Telephone 275-1 131 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. For Delicious Sodas and Sundaes Stop at D. Saron’s Cor. Eighth Ave. and Heisel St. P. A. 612-Y Bell 9423-J M. A. Shuster |®| Hatter and Furnisher Boys’ Suits from $2.50 to $6.00 Men’s Suits o’d„ $15.00 to $30.00 Dress Shirts, Sport Shirts, Underwear 319 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. J Patronize Munhisko Advertisers THE M U N H I S K O 71 NORMAL SCHOOL ________m. ■™ For Success in Life The Thorough Practical Training Received by Taking a Course at “Indiana Normal” Equips Teachers for the Best Positions Every graduate of this famous school has had the great advantage of actual teaching experience. Practice lends confidence and makes more cleat the precepts learned from books and instructors. $200 cavers all experts, exceplins books, for one school year, or those nreparine to teach. In connection with the Normal are the Indiana School of Business. A. E. Kinsley. Principal, and The Indiana Conservatory of Musk. H. E. Cogswel1, Director. If'rile for the hi ilhistruted catalog of Indiana Normal School Address Dr. James E. Ament, Indiana, Pa. Southwestern State Normal Sehool California, Pa. Supported and Maintained by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Special Features: Kindergarten, Penmanship, Domestic Science, Drawing, Manual Training, Physical Training Vocal and Instrumental Music. f Credit given for all high school work satisfactorily completed Free tuition to those who are 17 years of age and intending to teach. Summer Term, six weeks, opens June 26th, 1916. Fall Term opens Sept. 4, 1916. Write for information and catalog to W. S. 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