Newman Township High School - Talisman Yearbook (Newman, IL)

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I8 Tl-IE TALISMAN present Junior class had the honor of being in the same room and also taught by the same teacher, Miss Addie Westerburger. The Sixth grade need not be mentioned to call to memory the wonderful talent. wiseness and athletic feats shown there. Six different people tested their ability in teaching, but the very bright pupils proved to be too wise even for such capable teachers. lt may be said that the intellectual ability of the class was somewhat strengthened by the addition of Hughes Blake Smith. The class was-promoted to the Seventh grade, there again to display its knowledge, but not quite so vividly, because Mr. C. E. Jones was master of all difficulties, The memories of this year are fixed firmly in the minds of each and again they could not be forgotten, because the pupils have been reminded in high school so many times of their wonderful knowledge of the grades. Jennie Turman, the class poetess, entered the grade this year, coming from Villa Grove. Going into the Eighth grade two more of the present class of 1914 were found, Gladys Jones and Ross Vvinkler. Even then the athletic star was seeing visions of his bright career. Miss Ada McVey taught the class this year. After graduating from the Eighth grade this class entered N. T. H. S. Never has a class entered with as much distinction, fully equipped and heads full of all kinds of information. School was then held in the old Presbyterian church, but they readily fell into line and formed one of the most noted freshmen classes that high school has ever known. During the year Mr. Bailey was principal, Miss Rutger had charge of Eng- lish, Miss Melrose of Latin and Miss Stewart of science. Earl Roller entered the class from the school at Pleasant Ridge. Only one dark spot darkens the year for the class and that was the sudden death of the classmate, Leon Hance. Of course most of the class were promoted to the sophomore and had the pleas- ure of seeing the present junior class enter as freshmen. ln this new situation they were taught by all new teachers, but Miss Rutger, who held her position. Mr. Trinkle was principal, Miss Carder had charge of Latin and Mr. McMullin of science. This year Charles Burgett was president of the class and as usual the record was kept of being not only the most brilliant but the best looking class in school. Arthur,Parr entered from the school northeast of town. They entered the Junior year with more distinction than before. Ross VVinkler was elected president and Charles Burgett, secretary and treasurer. The principal and Eng- lish teacher remain with the addition of Miss Witte. who taught Latin and German, and Mr. Rank, science. Early in the year the class chose its colors and class pins and later made preparations for the junior reception which was given May 2, 1913. This was not only most successful, but also the best arranged entertainment given by a class for some time. Don Mclntyre and Everett Akers entered the class this year. In the fourth year the class has proven to be a most unusual class, keeping up its famous record. Arthur Parr was elected president and Charles Burgett secretary and treasurer. This year the beautiful new school building was completed and entered September 1. This year Waltei' McCown entered the class and also Magnus Kyde of Phillip, South Dakota? Too much cannot be said of the pupils of this class, because they have proven their ability in every way.

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THE TALISIVIAN I7 to F I ' f A 5 .4 2 if -sf' Q x ,fx M, I il ,pi g ' f , f A . . N if J rf l if r 1 AWVW41- 1 I I , - l w- M.: ns is 45- nm fi - 5 li A .L-.l.lI.l'-l'!lI,',lqfL I - 1:7 U Yi fx i -T Q 'frm E!'v'752gEEl:Ill1m.IiV: ' R---2--.-v-4--1 vi Vx Z,-T u----- ---- -Wflllllfz' ' 'ahh-1 E3l4i5'E'?ii '5 Ef3i1Ei- f l 1-E152 SENIDRS. Effl- l-IISTORY OF CLASS OF 1914. Just twelve years ago, eleven of the class of 1914 began their famous career in the little white school house, their first teacher being Miss Ida Houk, who instilled in them their first principles of education. Witli her they spent a pleasant as well as a profitable year We can truly say that Miss Houk showered upon 'them her entire stock of patience and love. The eleven who remain out of that large first year class of thirty-five are: Lois Burgett and Nina Dudley, Maurine Moore, Kathryn Kyde, Mary Fern Gillogly, Edith Knight, Gertrude Hinds, Sarah Gillogly, Gladys NVatkins and Charles Burgett. In the second year they were the same bright pupils taught by Miss Anna Siden- stricker. When the third grade was reached Edwin Myers joined, and his smiles and jokes were always appreciated by his classmates. During the third and fourth grades, Mrs. Belle M. Jenkins, who is now Mrs. Sutton, of Indianapolis, cast her loving influence over the class. Again, classmates, call to mind the happy but prosperous fifth year, when the

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TI-IE TALISMAN TO TI-IE N. T. H. S. Oh, thou noble edifice, Standing by thyself, llluinined, grand and upright, On nature's mantel-shelf. There is nothing nobler, Naught deserves more praise, Than such as thou art doing, Humanity for to save. NVithin thy halls and corridors, Where all are begged to come, By work and honest diligence, Life's frame-work there is spun You prepare us for the problems, With which in after days, .lourneying thru life's highways We'll come to face to face? And thy teachers kind and true, Thee, oh, noble structure, NVe hold in greatest reverence, As men are wont to do. So may thy frame be cried abroad, And high thy banners fly, Thou the soul of honor Alina mater, Newman High. -Mag It POOR IVIOSE. Late one September afternoon, As on the field we went, There occurred to one of ours A very serious accident. Alas, alas, 'tis hard to tell, NVhat there we all did see, When Mose, ah yes, t'was he, poor boy, Yelled: Oh, my knee, my knee. Now friends this knee was very bad, For, list to what I sayg Q Mose could not practice any rnore, But thought that he could play. So the time went on and on, 'Till our last game we played, I1l1S. Since then, dear friends, naught has Mose said Nor any holler made. Dear Mose, we all do sympathize, Witli you in your affliction, And may this be our word of grief 'Till expressed in better diction. -Mag I'111S.