Niles McKinley High School - Dragon Yearbook (Niles, OH)

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SENIOR ANNUAL 1925 CLASS HISTORY llhgtljmif il l A Journey to the Four Corners of the Earth. Long, long ago in the fall of the year nineteen hundred and twenty-one, a band of young innocents numbering 140 prepared to embark upon a hazard- ous journey to the four corners of the earth in the good ship McKinley with Mr. Zeller as captain and the teachers as mates. The future lay be- fore them, dark and misty and they knew not what great dangers were lurking in that wilderness, to pounce upon them, or what foes were anx- ious to devour them. They were sure of only one thing-that if they wished to obtain that great glistening ball called Knowledge, they must sur- mount all barr-iers and visit each cor- ner. As a reward for their labors at each corner they received four jewels. But if they did not do their work well, they were not given the jewels, and the ball of Knowledge rolled for- ther away from them. At the end of the voyage they must present the sixteen jewels to the keeper of Knowl- edge who would in return give them the shiny ball so coveted by all, which was to guide them along life's path. At the first corner these travelers were called Freshmen. 'Because this li.fe was new to them and tiresome they formed clubs and played games for diversion. They had many op- ponents who were older and more ex- perienced than they. But nevertheless they entered everything with high hopes. They formed literary societies, and entered various clubs. The boys won the class basketball championship with Henry Hanna as captain and Campfield, Hulmes, Williams and Kidd under him. Because of his good playing, Henry Hanna was given a place on the varsity. The girls also made a good showing, they played nine games and won all but eight. Their team consisted of Pierce, Perry, Koch, Ohl, Helwig, Sacconaghi, Grove, Er- way, Walters, Woodford, Wick and Stein as their captain. During their stay at the first cor- ner some of the girls showed a mark- ed talent for dancing so the instructor gave an open lesson which was very successful. The girls taking part in special numbers were, Dorothy Camp- bell, Lucille Davis, Adeline Stein, Bes- Sie Erway, Marguerite Helwig, Mar- jorie Westenfield, Ethel Thompson, Dorothy Perry and Louise Cavanagh. Many of the members of this band took part in a Cantata called The Three Springs, and others in a style show which showed their comrades what they had accomplished along that line. Almost everyone did his work well enough to merit the four jewels and was prepared to journey to the second corner. They reached this point, the great ball appearing larger and bright- er to many, but to some it was still the same. When they arrived there they found that a few of their num- ber hid been attracted by the pleas- ures of the world and had deserted them. 'l hey were now Sophomores, and al- though the diversions were about the same, their work was more difficult. During the time passed at this corner the operetta, Wind Mills of Holland was given and many members of this band took part. The play, Mrs. Tubbs Does Her Bit was presented by Helen Monahan, Catherine Hose, Edith Hanks, Velma Grove, Donald Rader, Charles McDermott. After the play everyone went to the gym where they enjoyed a party with dancing and music.

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P ANNUAL 1925 CHARLES RUSSELL WADELL HRUSY, Manners make the man. Technical Course-Literary Society lg Science Club lg Class B. B. 2.

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SENIOR ANNUAL 1925 Some of the band became members of the Debate Club and others were on the Hi-Crier Staff. On the football team they were well repre- sented by Shohayda, Bonnacker, Camp- field, Hulmes, Thomas, Kidd, Bright, Kaye, Cauffield, Barker and Jenkins. ln basketball by Hulmes and Thomas on the Varsity, and in class basket- ball the boys again won the champion- ship. This year the girls nlade a bet- ter showing. Another Open Lesson was given and tilee Clubs were reorganized. The orchestra was formed at this corner to give the travelers music and to make the voyage more enjoyable. Marguerite Helwig was that faithful pianist throughout the whole voyage. Thus the second lap of their jour- ney was completed and most of the members now possessed eight jewels. The third corner was reached and the numbers were still fewer. Now they were called wise Juniors and al- though the ball of knowledge appeared nearer, the way grew more difficult. 'l hey again took part in basketball and football represented by practically the same groups. This year the girls showed their colors by carrying oft the class championship. Mary Gillis, Almond McCorkle, Mar- garet Harris and Audrey llamilton took part in the debates. tn order to keep up their spirit they had to have cheer leaders, so Dorothy Perry and Adeline Stein were cnosen because they were the lnost spirited members of the group. 3 'l he Junior Play entitled Martha-by- tne-Day' was successfully presented by Dorothy Campbell, Harold Bell, Adeline Stein, Helen Monahan, .lames Colson, Ruth Brooks, Dorothy Perry, 'Bernice llaun, Vtllll Keiler and Leroy Marso. while sailing on high seas the good ship MeK,nley met a sister ship, which had been traveling for four years and had nearly completed its journey, its passengers being called Seniors. 'lhe Juniors invited the seniors to enjoy su banquet with them on board their ship. At a late hour, after an enjoy- able evening, the guests returned to their own ship to again take up the remainder of their journey. The Honor Society was formed and those who had done their work exceed- ingly well were made memibers. This group had many who were qualified to be in the organization. At this period the band discovered that they needed a leader so they chose Almond McCorkle for president, Lucille Davis vice president and tirace Woodford secretary and treasurer. The third year passed pleasantly, some of the group were glad that the journey was so nearly ended, but oth- ers were not. They all journeyed to the fourth corner, enjoyed the trip and were ready to take up the.r last duties. And so they started on the work of the final corner. ln basketball, foot- ball, glee club, debate, orchestra and operetta the band was again very well represented. Dorothy Campbell and Frank Cook managed the Hi-Crier very successful- ly. Almon McCorkle was again chosen to be the leader, as he had fulfilled h.s office so well the first year. The play chosen for the Senior year was Come out of the Kitchen. 'l he cast included Mary Gillis, Audrey Ham- ilton, Paul Thomas, Frank Cook, Holn- er Jones, Almond McCorkle, Mildred Cadwell, Dorothy Perry, Harold Be.l, Donald ltader and Tully Ciazza. By this time the faithful and capa- ble members had gained sixteen jewels. 'l he band was proud and happy, ready to receive the shiny ball, which now appeared in all its glistening splendor. lt appeared brighter to this group be- cause they had made a more successful journey than had many other travelers. Altho the way had seemed hard, and those less courageous would have giv- en up the jurney before it was com- puted, these people now realized that it was worth the effort. They had finished the jouiney, had vis,ted ea.-li corner, reciived its liche-