Nokomis High School - Old Nokomis Yearbook (Nokomis, IL)

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Unitor liyrriurity pnarit itt Nintarnar. ur eminent s|x-eiulist, Dr. Haniuel Phases Snodgrass, in taking statistics upon the resjiective heights of the highbrows and the humps on human eraniuins awarded the palm to the Senior Class of 1917.—discovering that the protulierant asjMst of them notable eraniuins made the rocky forms or Vermont look like glass mountains. Following the examinations, light refreshments and conversation were indulged in l»y all. In the latter the discussion was led by Professor Boyd Swaney who with his Mowing locks made a distinguished appearance in this assemblage, (lazing with soulful eyes toward the horizon he exclaimed with onto-tion. “Ha, the lambent flames of dawn light up the livid.east!” From the front seat came a shrill and caustic word of criti cism from Miss Leone Li| the noted critic. “I would like to make this remark.” While struggling for an adequate expression of her thoughts, a rosy faced critic. Mr. (lot-don Kellogg. arose. “Professor, the offervescent verltosity tends to give your |MH tic description a triteness which detracts from its charm. There is also a presence of tautology in the rcjietitions of similar impressions which.-------- ‘I object to the injustice of your criticism”, came from Mildred Greene. 'I am able to prove that for euphony, rhythm, concentration of thought ami --------” “Tee. bee! came from the back of the room. Being unable to locate the sound the speaker was about to continue but again from the corner, where Ins med the eyeglasses of Mr. Clarence (lleicli. came the remark. “Food for reflection, said the goat as he chewed up the mirror.” He laughed modestly at his little joke, vliicli win not sufficiently appreciated because of the heated discussion. Mr. Kellogg and Miss Greene. firm in their convictions, each determined that the other was wrong, disputed vehemently. Did I understand Mr. Kellogg to say that the statement of our friend. Professor Swaney. contains an ctrerveM-cnt verbosity? Certainly this extremely, picturesque, realistic description of the lamliout rays of dawn could not--------” “Yes”, whispered Miss Case in her wee musical voice. My dear Miss Greene, your own statement contains the same fault verbosity.” “1 beg your pardon.” I beg yours, will you have some more beans?” From a farther corner of the room came Professor SwaneyV fMietical tones. “The chariot of Phoebus draws across the sky.” “Good night! exclaimed Miss Wilson. “If you are not going to talk plain Knglbli instead of ef-f-f va-ver-lmssitv.—or whatever you were talking a I suit, I am going to leave. This remark came from Leigh Hvnns. •‘That’s what 1 say.” ccImm 1 Miss Wise. Bats! exclaimed tli • two disheartened critics and the meet ing of (lie wise ad'ourned.

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(Class of 1917 LEIGH EVANS “All great men ore dead or dying—I don’t feel well myself.” MYRTLE WISE Another sweet girl graduate. MILDRED GREEN Once on a time the teachers pet. Another time their care: But fortune smiled upon her In the beauty of her hair.” BOYD SWANEY II it’s genius that does it. His work will be done. And he'll reap his success E’er our work's begun.

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€ ntiur (tlaas urm. 15v Ko.vd Swatiey Oli we are few of uumliers, only nine, We diligently study sill the time. Oiii- heads aiv not sii all a jumbled nu.ss, For we are sure live wires, si witty rlass. The aetions of eadi one shine like si star, Wo have no equals, neither near nor far; Especially our Oordon, good old sage. Who knows a lot uhout the prini(‘d page. There is no student just like Mildred Green. About her knowledge then can be no dream. Intelligent Virginia is so cute. Hut frequently you timl her almost mute. And everyone admires our Myrtle Wise. Who is exactly what her name implies. Leona, strong of body, mind as great. Most certainly would grace si throne of state. Our Edna Wilson is so very smarl. The vastness of her knowledge makes you start. Leigh Evans lisis si sense of humor great. Hut this one talent was developed late. The great one in our class is Clarence Gleieh. Hi surely has si look professor like. The next one unto whom we call attention Is fsinner Hoyd. the last one tlisit we mention. Chorus. We always have the hep. we always have the pep. We surely can't be besit for |H rsonality. The class of seventeen, is the greatest ever seen, And all commend us for our cordiality.