Norman High School - Trail Yearbook (Norman, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1914 volume:

i i I I I I The Trail 1914 NORMAN HIGH SCHOOL the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and fourteen, bring this lK)ok to you as a greeting. For many months we have labored with an unceasing determination to make this Annual the best that Norman High School students have ever published. ‘•15c to its faults a little blind, He to its virtues very kind.” Bcbicatton EHOO To Better and to Worse; to Boosters and to Muckers. To Solemn Seniors, Suffering Sophomores, Suffragets, and to Singers. To the Debating Club and conversely the (I. L. C , To Flunkers, Fussers, Freshmen. and the Faculty, • To Athletes, Artists, and to Authors. To Juniors, Janitors, and to Jokers. To those who have forsaken the Cause and have left X. II. S. To anyone we may have skipped. In fact, to all the bunch, and to You individually; to our well beloved High School, And to Norman, our pleasant home for many years, this “Trail” is respectfully and affectionately dedicated. —Class of 1914. tutorial !§ taff E305ZI Editor-inChief.................................... Assistant Editor-in-Chicf......................... Business Manager.................................. Assistant Business Manager........................ Literary Editor................................... Athletic Editor................................... Humorous Editor............................... ..Virgil Alexander .... Hearn Smith ....Carl C. Brown .Charles Stephens .. Eugenia Brown . Warren Mayfield .....Laura Weedn (9 ) BOARD OF EDUCATION (1) M. B. Shives (4) Z. K. VVesterwelt (8) E. A. Foster (3) B. F. Wolf (6) R. II. Pendleton (7) R. K. Clement (9) S. A. Ambrister ( io) (2) Chas. Standley (5) R. L. Risiflger (10) W. F. Flood L 3Boarb of 6bucation S. A. AMBR ISTER, President; E. A. FOSTER, Vice-President; E. E. HOLMES, Clerk. No city, perhaps, in the state lias its school affairs in the hands of a more competent group of men than does Norman. 'J'lie members of the Hoard of Education are: R. E. Clement, E. A. Foster, Y. F. Flood, R. H. Pendleton, R. L. Risinger, C. C. Standley, M. 15. Shives, Z. K. Westervelt, B. F. Wolf and S. A. Ambrister. These men are interested in all the different problems and activities of the school and extend their entire support to all the undertakings which tend to the betterment of our public school system. By hard work and earnest effort the Board has been able to make great improvements and addition • to our schools with very little expense to the citizens of Norman. 'They have added two new departments to the High School and as a result Norman High School offers a thorough course in both domestic science and manual training. 'fhe students of the High School express their appreciation to the members of the Board for their interest in literary work, which they manifested in per- sonally presenting a beautiful silver cup. to the winners of the class debates. In the future years, as the various classes contest in debating, the cup will inspire them to put forth a greater effort because they realize that the citizens of Norman are interested in their literary work. “Nothing can be as it has been before: Better, so call it, but not the same. To draw one beauty into our heart's core. And keep it changeless! such our claim: So answered—never more. —Robert Browning. MR. E. E. HOLMES Superintendent MR. R. A. GRADDY Principal MR. C. L. TODD Science MR. J. K. ALEXANDER Latin MISS ELOISE EAGLETON English MISS JESSIE TREVARTHEN History MR. D. T. MEYER German MR. SHEPPARD English MISS DAVISON Domestic Science ( 16) MR. W. W. SCOTT Manual Training MISS BERTHA OLIVER English Seniors Myrtle Runyan— Myrt.” “Her voice is ever soft, gentle, and low; an excellent thing in woman Guthrie Barnes Colonel Christian Fred Eddleman Carl Sheldon Clifford Meyer Editors -Vote—These Seniors failed to get their pictures. (17) ( IS) L Senior Class Officers President .... Vice-President Secretary Treasurer .. . George McFerron ..Warren Mayfield ... I rma 1 .owther .... I learn Smith Colors : I .avender and White. Stone: Tombstone. Flower: Violet. Motto: The highest culture is to speak no ill. Rah! Rah! Nineteen, Rah ! Rah! Fourteen, Seniors. Seniors. Nineteen Fourteen!” Virgil Alexander—“Pump.’’ Staff; Debating Club; Norman- I’auls Valley Debate, 191 ?; Vice- President of the Debating Club. So joined all voices in that mournful time his genius, wisdom, and virtue to de- clare” Stella Elrod—“Stellie.” Never was afraid of man— Catch me cowardly knaves, if you can.” Pearl Luttrell—“Blondy.” ”IIer very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are.” Ruby Bible—“Rube.” Staff. Most kindly tempered and through all the gloom there has been warmth and sun- shine in thine heart.” Eugenia Brown--------“Brownie.” G. L. C.; Staff; Class Poet. She is a shy maiden, placid, su’cct. As the first snow drops, which the sun- beams greet.” ( 20 ) William Aitkenhead — “Doubting Thomas.” Debating Club. “He has a gentle, yet aspiring mind— just, innocent, with varied learning fed ' Lela Stephens—“Stevie.” G. L. C. “Slight she is and fair.—her smoothe ‘white forehead warmed with auburn hair. George McFerron—“Little Mac.” President of the Class of '14; Salutatorian; Football: Debating Club: Athletic Association. “He is not merely a chip off the old block but the old block itself. Winnie Preskitt—“Whinnie.” G. L. C. “Xor bold, nor shy. nor short, nor tall, But a mingling of them all.” Ray Six—“Mr. Styx.” “All have marked his noble mien, His dauntless heart, his soul serene.' ( 2i ) 4 Carl Brown—“Crumb.” Debating Club; Staff. ' Not that he loved study less, but that he loved fun more.” Hazel Bowling—“Pidg.” G. L. C. “I:air too she teas and hind had been as she was fair.” Dollie Blackburn—“Doll.” G. L. C. A nature so modest and rare, that you hardly at first see the strength that is there.” Miller Thompson— Chinese Baby.” “One who seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows.1’ Edward Smith—“Smickie.” (22) Carl Weldon—“Curly. ' Football; Track; Athletic Asso- ciation. “My only books arc woman's looks, and folly is all they've taught me.” Lillian Martin—“Lil.” hirst then a woman will or won't—de- pend out. if she will do it she will; and there's an end on ’t.” Charles Stephens— Slats.” Staff; Debating Club; Athletic Association: Class Debater. The giant grows blind in his fury and spite,— One blow on his forehead will settle a fight.” Clover Gorton—“Toto.” Her look composed and steady eye. bespeak a matchless constancy. Laura Weedn Chatterbox.” G. L. C; Staff. She's pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant to think on too.” Editor's Note—Carl Weldon is not a regular Senior. Edward Smith will not graduate. Paul Patton—“Russian Jew.” Debating Club. My strength is as the strength of ten. because my heart is pure'' Pansy Patton— Jeff.” Valedictorian. “My mind to me a kingdom is. Irma Lowther— Buddie.” Secretary of the Senior Class. “Her modest looks a cottage might adorn; Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn.” Clyde Whitwell—“Papa’s Boy.” Treasurer of the Debating Club. Went to Uni. after first semester. “His head is stately, calm and wise, � And bears 1 princely part; And dozen below in secret lies A warm, impulsive heart. Warren Mayfield— Pete.” Football; Debating Club: Ath- letic Association; Staff: Track; Vice President of the Class of T4. “And, ho. he has the merry glance, that seldom lady’s heart resists.” ( 24 ) Alma Duensing— Parrot.” A crown of ruddy gold incloses her brow. Plain without pomp and rich without a show. Grace Jennings—“Gracious.” G. L. C. A thing of beauty is a joy forever; its loveliness increases, it will never pass into nothingness.” Anna Harris— Annie.” '7 have battles to fight, have foes to subdue. Time waits not for me, and wait not for you. Lillie Haswell—“Topsy.” Be open and honest in all that you do. To every high trust be faithful and true. Wesley Sherman—“Pickle-eye.” Athletic Association. One of the few. the immortal names, that were not made to die. ( 25 ) Hearn Smith—“Hun.” President of-the Debating Club; Norman-Tonkawa Debate. 1913; Treasurer of the Class of ’14; Staff. «' is a gentleman of excellent pith. Whom fate tried to conceal by naming him Smith. Ophe Neal—“Opie.” G. 1.. C. ‘‘They are never alone who are accom- panied by noble thoughts.” Macy Wingate—“Vic.” A gentle eye. a voice more kind. We may not look on earth to find.” Ruth Berrigan—“Ruthie.” “Live while yon live,” so Ruth would say. And seise the pleasures of the present day. John Morgan—“St. John.” “I have always regretted my speech, never my silence. (26) Morris Levy—“Fatty.” have never seen a grenter monster nor miracle in the world than myself. James Tucker—“Jimmie.” My mind is such as may not more For beauty br'ujht, or force of love. Naomi Leach “Mutt.” A perfect woman, nobly planned. To warn, to comfort, and command.'’ Delfred Monical—“Red.” Peace, his triumph will be sunn. By yet some unmoulded tongue.’ Laura McCall—“Lollie.” Fearless she was and scorning all dis- guise. jentor Class pistor? In the fall of 1909 a gallant band of Freshmen marched up to the front door of N. II. S. and boldly demanded recognition as the best class that ever passed through the arched doors of Norman High School. As vc, clad in the heavy armour of knowledge, proudly marched through the halls to the auditorium, both the students and the faculty stood back in wonder and in awe and watched us pass. Here, after selecting our studies for the ensuing year, we began to climb the rough and rocky path that leads to that sublime summit where each shall take his place and await the awarding of his diploma. In our Freshman year we were not only superior to any preceding class in our room work, but were also the leaders in athletics, having four men on the football team. In the fall of 1911 we. as Sophomores, again entered upon the activities of high school life. Notwithstanding the fact that many of our classmates had dropped by the wayside, we were still able to hold our former title as the cham- pion class in school. In the fall of 1912 we enrolled as Juniors. Although we were considerably smaller in number we proved ourselves to be the strongest class in school. Two of our men were chosen on the football team, two on the track team, and. out of the seven debaters who were chosen to represent N. II. S.. five were mem- bers of our class. When school opened in 1913, we, as a class of forty-four members, entered school with a feeling of pride that we had at last reached the highest position in high school life—that of a Senior. We have many valuable students in our class to whom the underclassmen point with pride and aspiration. We have reached our destination and without the slightest deviation from our first fond aims we have received our diplomas. We are leaving Norman High School with a feeling that it may be said of each of us—“He has done his duty, as a man is bound to do.” (28) L Class Debates In order that debating in the high school might he made more general and pop- ular than would be possible with our small club, the entire student body was invit- ed and encouraged to take part. Each class acting as a debating club and having some member of the faculty as a coach, had class tryouts, until it produced to the school community a winning team for the class. Each team shared equally in local honor. The Hoard of Education offered a beautiful silver loving cup to the final winner among the four teams of the school. With renewed zeal the teams then began to show their real strength. The subject Unicameral Legislation for Oklahoma became a live issue. Public and private libraries were ransacked; state and national officers were interviewed; and there was ex- ercised considerable legislative and judicial ability. The Juniors went against the Seniors in the high school auditorium and were defeated. Later the Sophomores contested the Freshmen before a large audience and were likewise defeated. Now the tight was on; the townspeople as well as the students rallied to the moment. Freshmen vs. Seniors. Which shall it be. the youngest or the oldest? Freshmen and Senior colors vied with each other in happy expectation. The debate carried with the highest interest from the first to the very last word. Whether it was because of an almost Herculean effort on the part of the Freshmen or from confidence on the part of the Seniors we do not know, but when the judges rendered the decision it read. One for the Seniors and two for the Freshmen. With their names written in brilliant letters on a cup of silver the Fresh- men of 1914 are planning to enter high school as Sophomores of 1915 and again inscribe their names upon the cup. Hut there are also three other classes with the similar hope. So, it seems, in Norman High School in the matter of debat- ing the half has never yet been told. (29) i Junior Class (Dfftcers President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer ... Xaomi Capshaw .... Rov Holland ... Nauvie Brown Margaret Goodrich Colors: Violet and Gold. Flower: Hyacinth. Stone: Grindstone Motto: Only the darkness brings out the stars. Junior Class oll Bryan Griffin—Tries to be a lady’s man. Herndon Hughes—Never gives anybody a chance to talk. Roy Holland—Works at Brown’s. Sadye Hyde—Rho Zeta; laughs constantly. John Hicks “Scabbe.” Bill Howe—Eleanor’s steady. Virgie Haswell—Boisterous; professional giggler. Homer Helms—Handsome brunette. Graham Johnson—Domestic Science “girl:” Big Injun. Bruce Kidd—’‘Shorty.” Alice Klugas A promising debater. Leora Moffet Giggles: robs the cradle to go with Freshmen. Flora Maloy—Very loud: wears bright colors. Naoma McCasland—G. L. C.; musician. Greta Mitchell—Crazy about a Senior. Esther Monical Lady friend of J. H. Chloe McElhaney—Tall and slender; blond. Birdie Polk—Pigeon toed; wears a psyche. Lena Hylinda Sadler—Prima Donna; likes Uni. boys. Kenneth Phillips Debater; good entertainer. Letty Simpson—Terrible cut-up. William Shultz Awful noisy. Gladys Scruggs Artist; seamstress; very particular. Ella Smalley—G. L. C.; “A student. (33) Junior Class $ oll (Continued) Lora Trout—Favorite among the boys. Lena Wilson—Mr. Scott’s pet. Russel Welch—Knows all about flowers. Percillee Welch—G. L. C.; well acquainted with a Senior. Ruby Whitwell—G. L. C.: Nohicafl. Wilma Wickizer -Afraid of powder. Hester Williams—Rides a mule. Jannette Allen—Mrs. Dinsmore in “College Chums.” Never accepts dates for Freshman dances. Lillie Allen—G. L. C.; suffraget. Maude Acree—Likes second-year lawyer. Harry Ambrister -Stutters; Mr. Alexander’s. George Abbott—Wally Findley in “College Chums;” afraid of girls. Lee Berry—Attends all of the dances. Lela Blanchard—Very studious and modest. Maude Bohrer—Likes dates. Nauvie Brown—G. L. C.; Secretary of class; Miss Oliver’s pet; walked through Cicero. Jack Berrigan—Gets two pompadour hair cuts a year. Kathryn Blackert—G. L. C.; Percilee’s rival. Gladys Clardy—Rho Zeta; turns clouds into sunshine. Bertha Corbin—G. L. C.; can’t keep from talking. De Ette Clifton—G. L. C.; has an uncontrollable temper. Laura Courtright—Very fisty ; Nohicafi. Naomi Capshaw—Class President. Olgo Bobo—A living skeleton. Beulah Caldwell—Can’t crack a joke without laughing. Gretta Caldwell—Loves to use big words. Julia Emery—Always late to 8:15 class. Clara Eichorn—Talks through her nose. Eva Flood—G. L. C.; causes laughing when we have substitute. Alice Flood—Toby in “College Chums;” has a new man every Sunday night. Marion Gooding-—“Joe;” a star on the dancing floor. Margaret Goodrich—Absence makes the heart grow fonder, Roy. Raymond Goodrich—Miss Davison’s pet; Sadye’s used to be. Charles Young—Bashful. John Wynne—Can’t formulate his ideas into words. Harry Phillips—To be had for the asking. Junior Class instorj Of course it is needless to recite once more the virtues of the Class of '15, but for fear there are some who do not fully appreciate us to our just extent, we take this space to recall for you who we are. One should not wonder at the place we have gained in Xorman High School, for we have been distinguished as a class of unusual intelligence since we entered high school in 1911 as Fresh- men. The teachers all said we were the most orderly class that had ever been enrolled since the beginning of time, and we. very modestly acknowledging the compliment, have continued to live up to the name given us when we were so young and inexperienced. Since then we have grown much wiser, but our great- ness has not turned our heads and we remain instead the same unaffected class we have always been. We furnish the l est debaters in school, as well as the majority of the football squad. As an example of our bravery, we might recite to you how easily and how nobly we defeated all of the other classes in the annual class tight but we fear you might accuse us of “taking candy from small children.” as defeat was al- most certain to anyone who dared to battle with a class like that of ’15. We are now the acknowledged champions of the school and no one would dare dispute the word of a Junior as the result is easily imagined. (35) €steap on “Oriental IDometi.” We, the people of the more enlightened part of the world, cannot conceive of the degredation, sin. and sorrow of the women of the Orient. Their condi- tion is worthy of our utmost pity because their position in life is based on a religion, and we all know that a religion which makes women inferior to men. and in fact men's slaves, is not a religion to make a nation prosperous and en- lightened. Although the life of the Eastern woman is still very dark, a great improvement has been made over what it was twenty-live years ago. As a proof of this statement let us picture the life of the women of India, China, and Japan as they were twenty-five years ago, and then point out some of the advance- ments they have made since that time. India is the most barbarous of the Oriental countries, consequently India’s women live a very rough life. 'Phis hard life begins at the child’s birth, for here, .more than any other country, female children are despised and many are mur- dered before they are two days old. The father usually commits this crime. Men will not allow their wives and daughters to learn to read and write, for if they should the family would lose its cast. Thus a female child is allowed to play until she is five or six years of age. then she is betrothed. Girls arc often only ten or fifteen years of age at the time of marriage. From the day of their marriage until death they are, what we would term, a servant in their husband’s family. Here, as in other Oriental countries, it is a very common occurrence for a man to beat his wife, and he may divorce her for a trifling offense. While it is very hard for her to obtain a divorce, no matter how terrible his treatment of her is. 1 f a woman’s husband should die she is considered as the cause and henceforth despised, unless she will consent to be burnt with the body of her husband. If she sacrifices her life she saves both herself and her husband from torment, if not, she is treated worse than a brute the rest of her life. In this country dead bodies are cremated and thrown into the Ganges, the Holy river. In China, too, the female children arc hated and usually drowned in a tub. Here, too, the father is the executioner of this wicked crime. If a girl is allowed to live, as soon as she is old enough she is trained to do hard labor, or if she is of a higher family, she is trained to lead a life of idleness. In the upper class a girl’s feet arc bound when she is five or six years old. but among the lower class this is not permitted, because the poor girls have to work. In China a female child is never too young to be betrothed, and here, too, as well as in India, the custom of buying wives exists. The marriage ceremony takes place from one month to twenty years after the betrothal. This is accomplished by much noise. In a great many instances married life is very unhappy on account of polygamy. The same conditions of divorce which prevail in India, hold true for this country. There is one difference accompanying widowhood in the two countries, and that is the practice of cremation, for in China the widow usually hangs herself. Here dead bodies are put in coffins and buried at a time decided upon by the priests. Sometimes bodies are not buried until ten years after the person’s death. Japan is the most enlightened of the Oriental countries. Female children are not altogether unwelcome in this country, therefore the practice of infanti- cide docs not exist. A more liberal education is provided in Japan than any other of these countries. Betrothals do not take place as early in life here as in most Eastern lands. The parents, without consulting either son or daughter, arrange the betrothal, as is usual in the Oriental nations. As a rule Japanese brides are from sixteen to eighteen years old. Two great advantages Japanese women iiave are: They are not secluded and they do not kill themselves at the death of their husbands. They are allowed to remarry and are not barred from social privileges. The poorer classes in Japan cremate the bodies of their dead, but the wealthy bury their dead in elaborate jars. The British are now trying to prohibit infanticide in India. A law has been passed prohibiting this under severe punishment and it is stopped to a cer- tain degree, but for some cause a great number of girl babies are still perish- ing. The burning of widows and the marriage of children under twelve years of age are also being prohibited. A more liberal education is now offered to India women. Several schools and live great universities formerly open to lx ys only are now open to girls. Several India women who have received an education in American colleges arc now doing helpful work in their native coun- try. Among these native missionaries are I’undati Rambi, one of India's hated widows and Mrs. Sorabji. In China, as in all other countries, as the people become Christianized, they leave off several of their criminal practices. The custom of binding the feet is being stopped, but still a great percent of the female population have bound feet. China's women also are becoming educated. Two women who are proving very helpful to their native sisters are Hu King Eng and Mary Stone. These two are at the head of hospitals in China. One evil in Japan which has not been done away with so far is polygamy, but Mrs. Vajina has done much toward abolishing this crime. The natives of Japan are learning how to sing and this is proving a great help in Christianizing them. Now Japanese women are to a certain extent allowed to select their own husbands, leastwise they are not forced to marry someone whom they do not know or especially dislike. Now about forty-five thousand natives of Japan belong to Protestant churches and most of this number can read and write.—Virgic Haswell. (37) m! THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Polk, Holland, Cralle, Biggers, Davis, Alexander, Dorsey, Vincent, Wickizer, Ballew, Morgan, Crawford, Spencer, Edwards, Bessent, Monnett, Adams, Blaekert. W ilcox, Buchanan. Fleming, Risinger, Howarth. Howe, Miller. Herrington. Pendleton, (layman. Hamilton. ;% opfjomore Class (Officers President.........................................................Arlo Davis Vice-President ..............................................Frances Miller Secretary-Treasurer .........................................Mary Spencer Colors: Maize and Gold. Flower: Tulip Stone: 1 Harney Stone. Motto: Xuila dies sine linea. :§ opfjomore Class ftoll lone Alexander Agnes Rule Frances Ballew Mary Spencer Minnie Barrier Carl Blackert Edna Bessent Edward Diggers Frances Buchanan Orlo Blacken Adra Clark John Bumgarner Gladys Crawford Edgar Cralle Okla Dingus Arlo Davis Gloe Dorsey John De Steiger Pauline Edwards Richard Dye Maude Forbes Harrv I'.liege Anna Furbee I vie Fleming Sue Cayman Page Ford Elizabeth Hamilton W alter Gorton Catherine Herrington Linn Geyer Eunice Holland Earnest Helms Mattie Hoover Oscar Holman Myrtle Howarth Carl Howarth Gertrude Howe William Howe Elva Jacobs Lewis McCall Maizic Jacobs Claude Monnet Madge McCall Homer Morrow Frances Miller William Shultz Stella Newman Edward Sheldon Emma Patton Ralph Vincent Marguerite Pendleton Tommy Wells Mary Petty Joe Wilcox Alice Polk Ruth Morgan Jewel Risinger Ethel Adams opfjomore Class history Everyone in Norman High School sat upland took notice on a bright sunny day in September as the Freshman class of 1912 took its seat in the auditorium. Why shouldn't they? As the significance of the occasion dawned upon them, each one was forced to admit that it was the brightest and best looking class that ever enrolled in N. H. S. We are Sophomores now and take pride in the fact that our first reputation still lingers with us. No class has ever attempted to equal our unparalleled ac- complishments for knowledge. We arc now on the highway to graduation, which, of course, will be a very simple matter to such a talented class. And now to expatiate on a very effluvious and meteoric spurts which we have made along the race track of fame. That we have the prettiest girls and the most handsome boys in high school is undisputed, as no others have entered the race. Our fighting powers were most brilliantly shown during the class fight of historic fame. when, like heroes of old. we marched dauntless to the fray. Who will forget that memorable day when those verdant Presides, stunned, gasping, helpless, were at the mercy of our brave heroes, whose wonderful endurance had won the day? Who will forget those bald-topped I 'reshies, whose cunning pink craniums peeping through their numbered hairs, furnished amusement for all of the school for weeks? All of Norman High School was out that day to witness the ablusions in Johnson’s pond, which made the Freshmen wish they had never ventured from the parental roof, or from the dear teacher’s tender care. Ours are the shooting Stars of the football squad. Ours are the budding geniuses of future fame. Our brows are weighed down by the laurels of fame. For the privileges and favors heaped upon us we show our daily appreciation by our unbelievable knowledge as exhibited in our class rooms. We hold the honored position in the auditorium and the faculty beams down upon 11s as they listen to our melodi- ous voices. And so we might continue till the leaves of the Judgment Book unfold,” but, kind readers, we forbear lest the envy of the other classes lead to violence. But the end is not yet. for this will be continued next year when we meet you as Juniors, still holding our reputation as the most intellectual and accom- plished class within the portals of Norman High School. 1 ( 4� ) FRE5HMEN THE FRESHMAN CLASS Ramsey, Mitchell, Hoover, Foster, Hicks, I.ee, Glenn, Locke, Barrett, McCombs, Cralle, Hoskins, Standley, Neal, Patterson, Fletcher, Turner. Philips Bible, Shinn. Potts, Skaggs, Sale, McMillan. Montgomery, Acrce. Wingate, Court right, Bumgarner, Risinger, Brown, Brauer, Smith. Clarke. THE FRESHMAN CLASS Sewell, Gibson, Hyde, Wilkey, Philips, Yowell, Harris, Kndicott, Harbert, Cheadle. Pruitt, Reynolds. Sadler, Croak, Zinc, Harrold, Duensing. Ince, Russel, Garton, Monical. 'Peel. Britt, Fischer, Roane, Cline, Clarke, Sullivant, Pierson, Lee, Schader. THE FRESHMAN CLASS Hatcher. Replogle. Martin. McDaniel. V. Hodge, Gray. H. Hodge, Eichorn, Parkhurst, Jones, (Jalin. Miller, Morrison Abbott, Morris, Shinn, Thompson, Whitwell. Hazeltine, Herrington, Brooks, Ellcdge. Jfrestijman Class Officers President.................................................Chester Morrison Vice-President ............................................. Wilma jpehader Secretary-Treasurer ....................................... Dorothy Brooks Colors: Green and White. Flower: American Beauty Rose. Stone: Emerald. Motto: Every man’s task is his life preserver. jffresljman Class $istorp About eight o’clock one morning, in the September of nineteen and thirteen, it began raining, which was the first rain we had had for many months. Did you ask why it rained on this particular morning? Well, it was this—a class of one hundred and fourteen members entered the gates of Norman High School for the first time, and even the heavens showed their gladness by sending forth an abundance of rain. After two weeks of peace and quietude the Sophormores decided that it was their duty to initiate us into the mysteries of high school life. Foolish Sopho- mores! Could you not sec that it was folly to baffle with a band of such gallant Freshmen? The reminiscence of that morning will always linger in our minds. What Freshman could forget the humiliation of the Sophomores when we, hav- ing already released them from their lxmdage, boldly led them through Main street? After this successful battle we settled down to a less exciting occupa- tion—that of conquering Latin and Algebra. In taking a retrospection of the past year we have occasion for feeling proud. Ours are the stars of the class room. Very few of us have made any A’s which in the student translation means awful, but think of the F's which have been placed upon our grade cards. Of course you understand that “F” stands for fine. Besides this superiority of ours in the class room, we are also regarded as the leaders in Athletics and Debating. In the Class Debates we won from the Sophomores and the Seniors, thus being honored by having our names inscribed upon the silver cup. We have four members upon the Debating Team which represents N. H. S. in the interscholastic debates. And so we might continue to recall to you our virtues “ ’Till the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold,” but, as you can, by your own observation, point them out, we will bid you farewell until next year when we shall meet you as Sopho- mores. “®je Jfresftmen’s Opinion of Cfjeir Ceacfjer.” From all of Cleveland County There came a mighty throng To enter Norman High School; With joy they sped along. The Freshmen and the Sophomores. Joined in the toil and strife, The Junior and the Senior Regan to work for dear life. First is our Superintendent. His name is Edward Holmes. He makes the students tremble? As through the hall he roams. The tall, stem Mr. Graddy, Whose middle name is work. Teaches algebra and has never Allowed us a task to shirk. Our English teacher, Eagleton, Is very kind and good— A theme we write most every day, Because she says we should. James Knox Alexander Is not the least bit bad. Rut when he gives us F’s and C’s Its makes us mighty mad. Next comes our Science teacher. His name is Clyde L. Todd And when he wears a derby. It makes him look so odd. Now you who read this poem. Take notice if you please. You should be very thankful Your teachers aren't like these. —Amo and Bessie. (47) FRESHMAN DEBATING TEAM TROPHY CUP “Defecte in tfje £s djool i pstem of Coimp.” Great are the public schools of today. This generation is proud of the won- derful advance it has made in many lines. In this one it certainly has just grounds for its pride. By phenominal progress during the nineteenth century, the educa- tional system of the United States now surpasses those of all other countries, with the exception of Germany, and in organization and variety of pupils it excels here also. But there is yet room for great improvement in this important department The next generation, having profited by the advance of the present, should make such progress that the generation beyond them should have a far more perfect system. One of the greatest needs of the schools today, is that of medical inspection. Many of the more awakened schools are recognizing this fact and rapidly supply- ing this need. Frequently children are said to be non-receptive when ]x or eye- sight. impaired hearing, enlarged tonsils, adenoids and other physical defects are the cause. On inspection, experienced doctors would discover these defects and remedy them. The child would then be placed on an equal footing with his fellow pupil. This is especially needed among the younger children. Often a child considers continual headache and burning eyes as natural or of too small importance to seek a doctor. Many times these very students carry extra work in school because it has been by their studious nature that such conditions have been brought about. Other pupils are not mentally capable of doing the regular school work. They are forced to come to school and plod on year after year in the same grade. This is absolutely a sin. The child should be placed under a doctor’s care or in a special school. The noon intermission at the present time is not long enough for the good of the pupil. A walk of some distance home, a hurried mid-dav meal—which should be the heaviest of the day—and another long, rapid walk back to the school in an hour and ten minutes is not healthful. Doctor Blaisdell in his Standard Text says: “Vigorous exercise while the stomach is busily digesting food may prove injurious and is apt to result, sooner or later, in dyspepsia. I he same author also says. “Hard study after a full meal is very apt to delay, or actually arrest, digestion, for after eating heartily, the vital forces of the body are called upon to help the stomach digest its food. 1 f our bodily energies are compelled in addition to do this—to help the muscles or the brain—digestion is retarded and a feeling of dullness and heaviness follows.” The buildings are not properly built as a rule. Architects who arc not familiar with school affairs are usually employed. The adjustment of windows, the glare of light, the many flights of stairs arc not thought of as being injurious; but doctors and long experience prove they arc. Rest rooms and brief periods of relaxation from the strain of study are needed. ( 49 The purpose of the schools for years has been to develop the brain, but modern schools are now aware that this is not enough. The body must be developed to keep pace with the brain. System and organization are watch words of today. Why should not physical training be conducted under these conditions as well as reading, writing, and arithmetic? Does not the Creator desire the body to be as well fed and preserved as the brain? Elective gymnas- tics and athletics in the schools reach only the few whereas they should reach the entire student body. The likes and dislikes of a student should be taken into consideration. The same curriculum is mapped out for all. Frequently the subject disliked most by a pupil is best for him. But should not the true purpose of study, that of study- ing to learn and to learn that which will profit the most, be so instilled into the pupil that he will voluntarily take these disliked subjects? Individuality is lacking. Girls and boys are dealt with as a homogeneous mass. They feel this, and influence which would benefit them separately is lost on the whole. Theodore B. Sachs of Chicago says, Experience points to the differentiation of school methods with various groups of children as the only effective policy.” Furthermore. The old policy for all is rapidly passing into oblivion.” Although the generally used text b(x ks of today are far superior to those of the pupil's parents, yet the best books are not in use. Why is this? Be- cause of the vice of modern times, graft and ]X)litics. These horrible agents domi- nate and rule the selection of the present, superior, uniform text books” in many of our states. The hundreds of boys and girls of our land ought not to suffer because some man can gain a paltry dollar by voting for a valueless book. The people require professional doctors, lawyers, politicians and even fann- ers, why do they not demand professional teachers? These latter are to culti- vate and till the fertile minds of their children, the farmer only the stony fields of their farms. Inexperienced instructors, teaching only for a few years to satisfy their curiosity, gain more knowledge for themselves or until they can be married arc not the kind of teachers this world should endure for the train- ing of the men and the women of tomorrow. The schools the world over know this and are in the progess of reform. Men and women of high character, both morally and spiritually, should be selected as instructors, since by their daily contact with the children they wield a far greater influence than is realized. Politics, graft and jealousy also rule the director of the school, that is the school board. Offices which should be filled by men who arc familiar with the very root and core of education, who have the progress of the schools at heart, arc tilled instead by men elected because of their belief in certain tariffs, incomes, and revenues of the government or monopolies. Why should these vices which curse our government and the very name of the United States, also curse our schools and hinder the education of the children ? —WILMA WICKIZKR. ( IS) Cf)t (german Club Although German has been taught in Norman High School for several years, there lias never been a German Club. One clay in March of this school year, Mr. Meyer, our German teacher, suggested that we organize a German Club. It was then put to a vote, and unanimously carried by all the German students. Our first meeting was held Monday. March 26. the following officers being elected: President......................................................Grctta Cahall ice-President................................................John Morgan Secretary-Treasurer ...........................................Trina Lowther Program Committee..................Ruby Bible. Bertha Ramsey, Hearn Smith The program for the first meeting was: Song.................................. Roll Call Song ...................................... Recitation ................................ Instrumental Solo.......................... A Story.................................... Song....................................... Watch on the Rhein .......The Lorelei . ..Scig fried 1 irauer ..Laura Courtright ......Mr. MEYER ......Tannenbaum e were then dismissed and all reported a most enjoyable evening. The roll call seemed to be one of the most interesting features of the pro- gram. W'c were to answer with a German proverb. The proverb used most was, Aller anfany ist schwer,” which means Every beginning is hard.” As this was our first meeting it suited the occasion exactly. We have had six meetings this year, but we feel that we have accomplished much. We hope to continue the meetings next year with an increase of enthusiasm. (S3) (54) Risiiiger, Wynne, (JrilVin. Morris, Cralle, Parkluirst. Monnctt. Tucker. Miller. Montgomery. Foster, Hyde, Brown. Smith, Eddleman. Alexander, Gooding, Patton. Cf)t Deflating Club Officers President ................................................................Hearn Smith Vice-President ...............................................Virgil Alexander Secretary .................................................................Paul Patton Treasurer .....................................................Clyde Whitwell The Norman High School Debating Club is perhaps the most substantial and oldest organization in our high school. The Debating Club was organized in the fall of 1902 with a small membership; yet the present condition of the club is due to a large extent to those few who so willingly concentrated their efforts to the development of literary work, and in forming the nucleus of our present club. The records of the club have not been preserved and hence we are not able to give a complete history of the club. However, we are yet. as we have always been, considered as one of the strongest clubs in the debating circles. This statement is easily confirmed by the fact that we have been able to schedule debates, in the past, with Gainsville Texas High School, one of the strongest high schools in the state of Texas; we have also arranged debates in the past with Wvnnewood, Shawnee, Oklahoma City. Pauls alley. Logan County High School, and with the University Preparatory School at Tonkawa. Last year a triangular debate was arranged for between Tonkawa. Logan County High School and Norman. A short time before the date of the debate, after a more thorough consideration. Logan County began to view us in the right light, and forfeited the debate. A dual debate was then formed with Tonkawa, in which we broke even with our opponents. 'I'he club is now in the twelfth year of its work. We have entered a contest- ant in the State Oratorical contest. Alexander and Smith are Seniors and can no longer remain with us to enjoy the battles on the platform, which they have helped to wage for the past two years; no longer shall they share in the defeats and victories of our school, but must leave their post of duty to be filled by others. With four men. who received their letters this year, back with us next term, we feel confident of a greater future. A new step which was taken this year by the Debating Club to hold joint meetings once every month, with the G. L. C., has not been entirely successful and yet it was by no means a failure. With an alteration in time of meeting, from once a month to every six weeks, we are looking forward to greater ad- vancement in the joint meetings of Debating Club and (I. L. C. ( 57 ) N. H. S. FOOTBALL SQUAD THE TRACK AND TENNIS TEAMS ’■' V Jfootball Hutc=up anb SHtfjletics Dortis Holland ....................................................Coach (leorge Abbott ................................................Right-End Paul Me Perron .............................................Right-Tackle James Johnson ...............................................Right-Guard John Hicks ..................................................Right-Guard Lewis McCall......................................................Center Carl Weldon ..................................................Left-Guard George McFerron ...............................................Right-End Clifford Meyers ............................................Right-Tackle Graham Johnson ..................................................Quarter Edward Capshaw—Captain....................................... Right-Half John Bumgarner ................................................Full-Back Warren Mayfield ...............................................Left-Half Arlo Davis ...............................•....................Left-Half Wallace Abbott ..................................................Sub-End Jack Cans .. ■................................................Sub-Tackle The football season of 1913 was on the whole a very successful season, considering that Xorman lost only one game out of seven; however, even this is hardly up to the standard of X. 11. S. football. The failure of some of our best men to qualify wrought serious damage to our team and should be a signal of moment to future football aspirants. Taking all into consideration. Coach Holland put out an exceptionally good team. Although it could not be placed in the rank of our former championship teams, it ranked high among the best teams of the state. With the approach of the Annual Interscholastic Field and Track Meet we feel confident that Xorman High School will be well represented although the loss of Boyd and Johnson of last year's team will be keenly felt. In tennis we expect great things of Monnet and Johnson as they arc considered among the best in the state. X. H. S 34 Gift brie .... X. H. S � 9 Chickasha ... N. 11. S 6 Shawnee .... X. H. S •. 0 Cherokee ... X. H. S 6 Enid X. H. S 0 Oklahoma H. N. H. S L3 Lawton .... (60) Few people living today realize definitely, the contrast between a half-cen- tury ago and the present. The forward movement has been phenominal. In industry inventions follow each other in rapid succession. This is the age of triumphant knowledge, hollow the records of mankind down through all the centuries, observe the achievements of the race, and more and more conspicuous becomes the fact that in no other period of the world’s history 'nas such marvelous progress, in natural and industrial conditions been made. Within the last decade we have seen a dozen inventions and discoveries, any one of which would be sufficient to illuminate a whole century of the middle ages. This history of man is shown in his works. From the days of the Cave and Cliff-dwellers, or stone hatchets, and bronze tools, the days of primitive life and primitive emotions, we have come to a day when the race is housed and clothed, and fed as never before, with improved economic conditions still the tendency. A palace in medieval times did not contain the genuine conforms of an ordinary home of today. The king of England, two centuries ago, could not have half the real convenience or the luxuries at his command that arc readily in the j ossession of any modern householder of today. Hence we discover the drift of society and industry, and observe the sources and the methods of the amazing activities that are enthroned in the world of today. We are taught by the records of man and nature, that in the beginnings of the race, individualism ruled. Everyone was for himself, and against all others. A scanty provision of the necessaries of life with security against attack, was the principle desire of primitive man, and for these things he worked Out of individualism developed the first forms of social organization: stimulated by the discovery that in union there was strength, thereby man learned his first lesson in cooperation. The more prominent drift of modern times is the com- mercial tendency toward consolidation, forming what is known as trusts, monpo- lies, and syndicates, thereby revealing the fact that in cooperation lies one of the dominant principles of real civilization which is only the outgrowth of con- ditions long developing, and is the inevitable goal of industrial evolution. These things being true, the great problems with which the master minds and students of sociology are grappling today, is how to direct this great tide of advancement into such channels as will subserve the best interests of the whole society: the weak, as well as the strong, rather than allow it to be diverted in such a way as that only the stronger, or Favored Few.” may be benefited. •Broadly speaking, any form of organization, or any invention, which econo- mizes labor and produces a given result, with the least demands upon man and material is good, and should be beneficial to the whole of society. But under (61 ) t existing conditions, past and present inventions and advancements, have had to lace almost inexcusable opposition, throughout the world’s history, by reason of the fact that complex questions arise over the proper adjustment of benefits and their applications to society. The self-binding reaper was one of the triumphs of modern invention in the industrial field, but it was riotously as- sailed as revolutionary and disastrous to industry, by mobs of agricultural laborers wso saw their occupation vanishing. The typesetting machine was op- posed because one could do the work of many. Hence the demand of the pres- ent day is that produced results should carry with it proper distribution. But however these difficult questions may effect society and whatever their solution, the human race is gradually advancing toward a more perfect social regime, and the fact remains today as it has ever been, that the world will not retro- grade. All these discoveries and inventions, all these evolutionary advancee along economic lines, industrial as well as educational, will eventually result in a more perfect social order, wherein all the God-given natural resources will be utilized in the interest of humanity. In these modern times educational advantages are increasing as never be- fore. YVe have our public as well as private school systems, equipped with every possible convenience for the development of the mind and body, easily accessible to almost every child born in the civilized world, regardless of race, color, nationality, or sex. Schools arc being financed by the public in almost every civilized land, while immense private fortunes are being diverted into channels of scientific research, the result of which will in all probability l e a wave of intellectual and industrial advancement that has never been equaled. Manual training and domestic science are having their influence already, and this training is destined to exert a transforming influence in the social and economical life of the people, if the prophecies of students in these great fields are to be accepted. With the increase in facilities for education, comes a breaking down of the former ideas and prejudices. As to the higher or college education for women. Only a few years ago there were no educational institutions of any note open to women. Today it is different. They arc admitted on an equal with men almost universally, and have been accorded, and deservedly so, their just rights in the industrial field, with complete woman suffrage in a number of states and partly so in as many as thirty. So taking a retrospective view of the past with its industrial evolution coupled with the ever persevering mind of man and his unceasing struggle for better conditions and the many supreme advantages that the past has brought to us, we arc led to the conclusion that there is very little room in this big. busy world, for a pessimistic mind. —VIRGIL ALF.XAXDKR. (Enmnmumntt ffrngram nf tljr Nnrmmi iftijb rhmil at ttjr ffitgh jftrfrnnl Aubitnrtum 3Jmir 1, lair B: 15 |t. hi. Senior Class $)ocin As I gaze into the future and watch The hurrying Hood of life. Noting the Stygian darkness And the din and dust of strife. A feeling of sadness and sorrow Comes stealing over me. That rises and falls like the billows On a wild and surging sea. And I wonder in a vague and futile way Of this phantasma called Life. I f its worth the pain and struggle And the folly of the strife— That draws us from friends and kindred Into the world’s by-ways, With naught but the memory to cheer us. Of roseate high school days. As 1 look with distrust and forebodings Into the hurrying tide. Fearing to plunge in the shadows Of life’s dark ocean, wide. The sun of Hope comes beaming. Up from out of the mist; And the mountains once clad in darkness With rosy beams are kissed. The shaft of darkness is waning Before the rays of light. And with a rush the morning Drives back the mantle of night. As the curtain moves back, to my vision Comes a pillar of beauty and grace. Surmounted by a pedestal half-bidden By filaments delicate as lace. And there upon a scroll was wrought. Bv a firm and masterly band. 'I he names of those who are honored Throughout the length of the land. And Lo! From the cumulous mists A voice rings out strong and clear— “All those of your class of nineteen fourteen Are placed with those graven here.” And now a feeling of peace and of joy Drives out the Furies of fear. And no more for the classes of nineteen fourteen Do I shed an anxious tear. Secure in the promise of the seer who spoke From out of the valley of life. 1 bid you friends and class-mates go— Fearlessly—boldly, into the strife. —Eugenia. ( 63 ) I Mentor Class Propfjecp It was growing late. The lamps were already lighted, and from many brilliant windows could be seen the smiling faces of yellow pumpkins. Along the alleys and darkest streets of the city tall shadows glided to their meeting place in front of a large brick building, where many a youth has spent four nappy, toilsome years. All the ghosts, for that was what the shadows were, gathered in a group except one who stood lonely and undecided. That one, who was the ghost of the class of 14, at last turned away, murmuring sadly to himself. “I’d like to join in the frolic, but I must not. Six long years have gone by and another must not pass before I again sec the scattered members of that dear old class. I can do it if I hurry, for I have a list of their names and addresses. (Ins Barnes is the nearest so I will visit him first.” So saying the ghost glided away and in a moment was standing near the lighted window of a cozy study. The only occupant of the room was sitting at a desk intently surveying two letters which he had just received. Who was it? Gus Barnes, of course, physical trainer for Norman High School. And the letters were from Naomi Leach and Lcla Stephens. As the ghost watched, Gus read a part of the former’s letter. “Please advise me, Gus. as a dear old friend on whose judgment I have often relied. Shall I marry Miller Thompson? You know he is a rising young aeronaut. Half the world is talking of his feats in the air. On the other hand, I am offered a position in a college as instructor in violin. Tell me, for I cannot decide, which position I shall accept.” Gus smiled and said “And the other: Dear Gus, I cannot decide what to do. Fred Eddleman wants me to marry him. He has a lovely farm, modern, etc., and he farms scientifically. Do you think I would make a better farmer’s wife than Domestic Science teacher in a college? Please give me a little sage advice.” No. neither of you will marry those boys you mention if my advice really counts.” Then in a low tone, “Maybe there is a chance for me yet.” That was all the ghost needed to know so he glided away. In another second he was standing in front of a hotel window in Washington, D. C. At a table in the room sat Senator Hern Smith and he was talking to himself. Well, I guess Ruth Berrigan will get it next election, but if I can hold her to a half promise T don’t care. It really doesn’t make any difference whether the man or the wife is Senator.” Then in quick succession the ghost looked on many familiar faces. The first was Laura McCall, the well known, talented, artist of New York City. And then followed Irma Low- thcr and Ruby Bible, mistresses of beautiful homes on Fifth Avenue; Lillian Martin, whose acting was the talk of the theatre-going world; Stella Elrod, who was gaining fame in the literary world from the most unusual German classics (64) which she was writing; Warren Mayfield, a celebrated Chicago surgeon; Kay Six, the physicist, who was making valuable discoveries in electricity; Carl Brown, the competent superintendent of the Denver City Schools; Clyde Whit- well. dean of a law school; George McFerron, pastor of a church in Oklahoma City; Hazef Bowling, a charming wife in a lovely home; Alma Duensing, Myrtle Runyan and Pansy Patton each successful wielders of the rod and rule; Morris Levy, major-general of the army and veteran of the Mexican War; Carl Shel- don, a civil engineer working for a railroad company in Alaska; Delfred Monical, the wealthy manager of the peroxide factory; Lillie. Haswell a costume de- signer in San Francisco; and Carl Welden, owner of a large ranch in New Mexico. And next the ghost saw Grace Jennings. She lived on Charles Street in Stephensville, Wyoming, a new western town which got its name and that of its principal street from her husband who was a lawyer. The next place where the ghost stopped was behind the scenes in a Boston theatre. Virgil Alexander’s latest drama, made into an opera by Macy Wingate had just made its debut with Eugenia Brown and Wesley Sherman as its stars. Among the audience was another familiar face; Paul Patton, the manager of a steamship line that was shipping corn from Russia to America. And now the ghost must cross the ocean. The first place where he stopped was in Edinburg at the home of William Aitkcnhead, who was making discoveries in Natural Science. The next place was Berlin where the ghost saw Colonel Christian, whose diplomatic talent had prevented a war between the United States and Germany. From there the ghost went to Paris where he saw Pearl Lutt- rell and Clover Gorton. The former was taking dancing lessons and the latter was engaged in sending the latest fashions from Paris to America. It was getting along toward that hour when ghosts are supposed to re- turn to their abode, so the ghost of the class of ’14 rapidly sped away to South America, where up among the Andes was an Indian Mission. There spend-� ing their lives for the betterment of humanity was James Tucker, superintendent of the school, Anna Harris, manager. Winnie Preskitt, Dollie Blackburn, and Ophe Neal, all teaching the ignorant natives; John Morgan who went among the people, teaching them, more profitable methods of agriculture, and last but not least. Laura Weedn.'the young doctor, who by her skill and kindness had won the hearts of all the natives. It was getting light. Silently the ghost glided up to the highest peak that was near. “My work is done,” lie said, the members of the class are all leading happy, useful lives, and now the class of ’14 has fulfilled its end. So saying the ghost vanished from the earth. P. P. P. and R. L. B. Calen ar of 1913=14 September. MONDAY. 8th.—We meet in the auditorium and inspect the new teachers. The Senior class is approved by the faculty. WEDNESDAY, ioth.—Chapel Mr. Graddy makes a few(?) announce- ments concerning rules and regulations. We are provided with permanent seats in the study hall. THURSDAY, nth.—Senior class meeting. George is elected president. MONDAY, 15th. Real labor begins. Graham and I.ouis decide to take Domestic Science. WEDNESDAY, 17th.—Interclass debates are arranged. Quartette by the Freshmen, “Johnnie get your hair cut like mine. G. L. C. is organized. Miss Eagleton and Miss Oliver chosen as leaders. FRIDAY. 19th.—Senior class meeting. Constitutional committee is ap- pointed. WEDNESDAY, 24th.—Assembly. IT.” Mr. Graddy informs us that we are not FRIDAY, 26th.—Educational day. We proceed to educate ourselves by coming to school instead of going to the fair. October. WEDNESDAY, 1st.—Chapel. Mr. Parsons distinguishes between study- ing and “steddying. lie tells the old. old story of the little pearl-handled pen knife. FRIDAY, 3rd.—Class meeting. Trail staff is chosen. WEDNESDAY, 8th.—Mr. Holmes talks to us in general assembly. FRIDAY, ioth. Guthrie 7; Norman 32. WEDNESDAY, 15th.—Rev. Owenby speaks to us on “The Orderly Life. THURSDAY, 16th.—Shirt-tail parade. FRIDAY. 17th.—Ghickasha o: Norman 19. The High School girls give a reception for the football boys. The Chickasha boys didn’t feel like coming. THURSDAY, 23rd.—We get our grade cards. All Seniors make A”? in conduct. FRIDAY, 24th.—Open meeting of the Debating Club. WEDNESDAY, 29th.—Miss Trevarthen leads the High School choir in chapel. FRIDAY, 31st.—The Trail room is furnished. Wonder how we get our furniture? Shawnee 6; Norman 6. November. WEDNESDAY, 5th.—Joint meeting of Debating Club and G. E. C. Of all sad words in tongue or pen. The saddest of these are. ‘Stung again!’ ”—Gus. (66) THURSDAY, 6th.—Mr. Todd decides to purchase rattles for some of the Senior babies. MONDAY, 10th.—Enid o; Norman 6. EDNESDAY, 12th.—Mr. Todd tells us about the Panama Canal in assembly. •'PI DAY. 14th.—Cherokee o; Norman o. The debating club has a hav ride W EDNESDAY, 17th.—Mr. Alexander is the speaker in assembly. Inaug- uration of G. L. C. officers. THURSDAY, 18th.—Oklahoma City. 18; Norman, o. G. L. C. party at Davis Hall. FRIDAY, 19th.—Open meeting of Debating Club held on the door steps. Program: Open Address.......................................Virgil Alexander Closing Address.........................................Hearn Smith December. MONDAY, ist.—Mr. Graddy wears a derby. EDNESDAY. 3rd.—We get our deportment” cards. Mr. Graddy pleas- ed with the improvement in Senior’s conduct. Joint meeting of G. I.. C. and Debating ( lub. Our class pins arrive. I ESDAY. 9th.—The Domestic Science class makes fruit cakes to sell. EDNESDAY, 18th.—Dr. Scoggs tells us of the working our brains. DEC i : MISER 24th. —X DECK .MISER 25th. —M DECK .MISER 26th. —A DECE MISER 27th. —S DECE MISER 28th. —II DECE MISER 29th. —O DECE MISER 30th. —L DECK MISER 31st, — I 1ANU ARY ist. —D JANU ARY 2nd. —A 1ANU ARY 3rd. —Y JANU ARY 4th. —S January. TUESDAY, 6th.—Seniors arc given seats in the rear of the Study Hall as a reward for good behavior. EDNESDAY, 7th.—Mr. Meyer tells the story of the creeping locomo- tive. MONDAY. 12th. ) ..... TUESDAY. 13th. Uhcram- WEDNESDAY, 14th. ) THURSDAY, 15th. Final Exams. FRIDAY. 16th. ) WEDNESDAY, 21st.—We get our Flunk” cards. THURSDAY, 22nd.—Try out for Senior debaters. MONDAY. 26th.—Junior-Senior debate. Oh. they’re sorry that we did ic but we did. did. While strolling on the campus Miss Davison is so unfortu- nate as to collide with a tree. (67) THURSDAY, 29th.—Fred creates some excitement while trying to raise the window down. FRI DAY, 30th.—Freshmen-Sophomore debate. Hickelty, Mackelty, Pride of the Faculty, Freshmen!” SATURDAY, 31st.—Seniors have their pictures taken. Bad results on the camera. February. THURSDAY, 5th.—Pansy chosen Valedictorian and George is elected Salu- tatoriam FRIDAY. 6th.—Many are cold but few are frozen. MONDAY, 9th.—Miller is disappointed because his picture is not pretty. How could he expect it? TUESDAY. 10th.—Freshmen-Senior debate. Seniors don’t care to dis- cuss it. Freshmen had the judges bribed? WEDNESDAY, nth.—Rev. Wickizer speaks to us in chapel. Saturday. 14th.—The G. E. C. has a Kid party . I-eap frog the game of the evening. WEDNESDAY, 18th.—The silver loving cup is presented to the Freshmen debaters by Mr. Ambrister. Seniors, thou shalt not covert.” FRIDAY, 20th.—Mr. Graddy is elected president of the Mother’s Club. WEDNESDAY, 25th.—The German class organizes a German Club. Thursday, 26th.— Keep out of the halls.” March. MONDAY, 2nd.—Mr. Graddy is detained by a wreck( ?) and is absent from school. The members of the German Club are not able to translate their program. TUESDAY, 17th.— College Chums is played at the Eranning.” TUESDAY. 24th.—Norman High School falls heir to a new principal, Mrs. R. A. Graddy. THURSDAY. 26th.—Joint meeting of G. L. C. and Debating Club. FRIDAY, 27th.—Seniors give a program at the High School. April. WEDNESDAY, 1st.—The students and the faculty cut and go on a picnic. THURSDAY. 2nd.—The progress of education is slackened—too much picnic. 'I'he top of Mr. Todd’s head looks sunburned. FRIDAY. 3rd.—Debating team tryout. MONDAY. 6th.—Mr. Holmes says he believes he is safe in ordering twenty diplomas. MONDAY, 20th.—Norman-Shawnee debate. May. FRIDAY. 1st.—G. L. C. has a party at Lela Stephens. MONDAY. 4th—The Seniors go'to the river to see the mighty waters. Dinner is served in three courses—boiled eggs, bread and onions. WEDNESDAY, 6th.—Lov Glenn is caught in the act of writing a love? letter. THURSDAY, 7th.—The G. L. C. has a kid party at Miss Oliver s. FRIDAY, 8th.—We go to press. (68) “BtSiUttsionmente” Students of the Norman High School. I have written for you a little paper, and have used the arbitrary power which all parents have; of naming it to suit myself, without consulting its wishes in the matter in the least. I have a brother named Moses, and for some reason or other, in spite of the fact that he lives in Indiana, and that the original Moses (although his brother Aaron seemed at times to have favored the gold standard) not only bore an excellent reputation in his own lifetime, but thus far Willie Hurst has not produced a single letter to prove that said Moses had any relation whatever to John I). Archibald, the Standard Oil Co., or John Pierpont Morgan interlocking directorates, and yet this brother of mine has always felt that he was handicapped by his name. And it is not impossible that this paper, as it goes echoing down the corridors of time, may feel a similar resentment, for I have christened it with a long hard name—Disillusionment. It is a beautiful morning in May. Yesterday there were soft. warm, freshen- ing showers, and today the air is an intoxication, the sky-light sapphire with here and there a cloud white as angel's raiment floating idly by, bound for the land of dreams. Yonder is a boy with a face as fresh as the morning. He is glad with the gladness of springtime. Now he listens to the mad joy of the thrush singing his wild free marriage song, or to the fitful, half-plaintive notes of the meadow-lark. I-eaf buds are swelling all around him, and already a myriad blossoms lend their sensuous beauty of color and fragrance. The lx y carries a book. For some days he has been reading it. but now the thousand voices with which Karth worships God are too powerful, and he reads it no longer. Yet the memory of its words are with him and are vaguely interfused with all this new warm beauty. The book is the life of a hero; the story of a man who passed from victory to victory, who conquered difficulties with surprising ease, who looked back finally on his life, as God did on the new- created world and said. “It is good. Aaron, the boy, listens no longer. He plucks no more the blowing flowers. I fe sits down upon a stone, and the book drops upon the sweet-smelling grass. He is looking off. far into the endless blue of the sky—shaping out of all this beauty and youth and gladness, a dream picture of the future, his future—a life of conquest, of honor, of glad helpfulness; and over the whole picture are the faint auroral flushes of a love dream. Ah. life, it is sweet, it is strange. Now it is November. The evening of the cold grey day draws quickly on. The few remaining leaves withered and sere, shiver like ill-clad children. A slow, sad rain begins to fall. Kvcry drop is a sob of pain—and the chill dark night is near. An old man comes slowly from his work. His face is seemed and care-worn, his body bent with toil of years. There is no gladness in his step as he trudges homeward. At supper a little subdued talk of common-place things—and then as the equally care-worn wife clears awav the unromantic dishes for the ten-thousandth time, the old man sits by the kitchen fire and smokes his pipe. The children arc all gone. Some are in distant states and send an oc- casional word back home. One son is in congress, but his reputation is a slate- gray; another has never seemed to get along in the world; and one—the bright- est. handsomest of all. his mother's pet. left years ago under a cloud and has (69) never been heard of since. So the father sits by the kitchen lire and through the blue smoke there unfolds in his memory a panorama of the years—back, back, to that glad, sweet May morning. Has it been worth while? He cannot answer, and so he sits in silence by the cheerful, melancholy fire and outside is still the sad, sobbing, pitiless rain. I cannot remember my own first disillusionment. I hardly think it was the Santa Claus business, for somehow his sleigh generally broke down before he reached our house,—so there was little regret. I fancy, when that hoax ex- ploded. A more real one I am sure was in the discovery some years later, that older persons could not, or would not tell me what I wanted to know. More especially I expected enlightenment from teachers or preachers. Their profes- sions are truth telling, and it was a sore disappointment that they were not able to make hard things plain. What could I conclude but that they knew little, if any ipore about the real, vital things than I knew myself? My teachers were rooted and grounded in Ray’s Arithmetic. Harvey’s Gram- mar and Frye’s Geography, but that was about all apparently that life meant to them. My preacher knew that Moses wrote the first five books of the Old Testament, which truth I found later to be an error—and many other such things, and talked fluently enough of angels and doctrines, and schemes of sal- vation, hut the real WHY’ or WHAT of any serious question made them as helpless as a child. They were not to be blamed, of course. They were doing the best they knew, and teaching what they had been taught. Nevertheless that was a real disillusion. Why should there be such a world—a world of uncer- tainty and illusions and confusion with no one to tell you the truth? Alas! Why? The limitations of local truth tellers, when once discovered, did not help expel the dillusions that somewhere were great men,—producers, poets, philoso- phers that did know. Some of these have been more satisfying, it is true, not without help and comfort and the stimulus of suggestion. Y'et gradually it has become apparent that none, not even the wisest, can answer the child’s simple question. A child said. What’s the grass, fetching it to me with full hands?” says Walt Whitman; and thus he continues: How could I answer the child. I did not know what it is any more than he.” I guess it must be the flag of my disposition, out of hopeful green stuff woven,” “Or I guess it is handkerchief of the lord. A scented gift and remembrancer designedly dropt Bearing the owner’s name someway in the corner.” 1 guess; guess is a good word and it is evidence of Whitman’s greatness that lie did not pretend to know. F.ach one. great or small, it would seem, has his particular view point, aesthetic; reformatory; pessimistic; optimistic, which determines his conclusions. But these conclusions do not wholly satisfy one who does not want to see life from only one angle. Humanity itself in its ordinary everyday manifestations has been another disillusionment. 1 low generously one thinks of persons when he is young, and how he goes out to him in trust and love. Everyone is a possible hero, and it seems so natural to be honest, open-hearted and courageous, and to expect the same in others. What a shock then to find even plain honesty so rare; find in ones self, too, the same imperfections he deplores in others. In politics and busi- (70) ness—dear me! whose word can you take at par? Do we not almost automati- cally make allowance for self interest and party bias? Two great men. thought by many to be the greatest men of this time. '1'. Roosevelt and W. J. Bryan, not long ago were exchanging rapid lire love-letters and compliments. Like Brutus they are honorable men. 1 have no doubt, but if 1 should take as true what each says of the other. I should be able to put them in Brutus’ class. Hardly f Tis'also a bit amusing. “ ’Tis true, ’tis pity : and pity tis. 'tis true. Science, too has brought its disillusionments. The dear old family doctor— what trust we once put in him and the slightly colored water which he called medicine! Ours happened to be homeopath. And when he carefully dropped three drops of something or other in a glass of water and left instructions to take a teas j oonf ul every few hours until he came again, our faith in his knowl- edge and wisdom was absolute. And we got well, too. just as he said we would; and verily I still believe there is virtue in homeopathy; yet how little did the old doctor know ; and how little does the greatest one now know if we may believe the frank words of a few who are not afraid to tell the truth. Another disillusionment from science has been the recognized truth of the cruelty of nature. Murder is the law of the animal life, and not the isolated exception as it seems to the child. Every lowest insect, every bug. worm, beetle, bird, or animal has one or a thousand mortal enemies, lying in wait for it, alert, keen and merciless. What does the cold eyed hen care for the hopes of a grass hopper? It is only his hope that stimulate her activity. What cares the slant eyed cat for the suffering, the anguish of the robin that gives her a dinner? Or what cared the robin an hour ago for the angle worm that she uncermoniously gobbled down ? What does the Tornado, Earthquake, or Tidal wave care for the puny works of man's hands? Xo one of course, can doubt the beneficence of science but such harsh truths as it teaches are the centipedes in a bunch of ba- nanas. Well if this matter of disillusionment were only a personal thing, if it were peculiar to me only, it would be of little significance; but I believe it to be, in one way or another, a common if not universal experience. The realities of life believe the rosy dreams of youth. Walter Savage Lander tells of a young girl who went for the first time to view the ocean. She had seen little of the world, but had heard much and imagined more about the grandeur of the loud sounding sea. When she comes, however, to the gray anti melancholy waste her every words, as she looks at it silently, disappointedly, are; Is this all? How many great writers, ten), have a similar experience. In the Ode on the Intimations of Immortality. Wordsworth says: But yet I know where ’ere I go That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.” And in another poem: We poets in our youth begin in gladness; But thereof comes in the end despondency and madness.” Ruskin wrote sadly in his essay. “The Mysteries of Life and It's Arts, of his early delusions. Carlyle becomes saddened and heart sore in his old age. Tolstoe’s later writings are full of pessimism. Tennyson, in his early manhood. ( ■ ) wrote “Locksley Hall.” a poem full of radiant hope for a perfected humanity. hen old he wrote the “Locksley Hall Sixty Years Later.” which came as a shock � o his admirers. It is a fine hopeful picture, we get in the first, although the opti- mism even here is chastened. Yet there is a “Vision of the World, and all the wonders that will be;” there is a strong confidence in a stream of tendency that makes for righteousness. The present is valued for the promise it holds; and there it all is the will o’ the wisp here of the distant. et 1 doubt not thru the ages one increasing purpose runs. And the tho’ts of men are widened with the process of the sums.” The later poem is Stuns with its pessimism. Here are a few representative expressions: “ ‘Nay, your pardon,’ cries your forward; 'yours arc hope and youth but I— Eight winters leave the dog too lame to follow with the cry.” Chaos, cosmos! cosmos, chaos! once again the sickening game; breedom free to slay herself, and dying while they shout her name” Rip your brothers’ voices open, strip your own foul passions bare; Down with Reticence, down with Reverence—forward—naked let them stare. Such are the grim gray thoughts of an old gray man. Once I heard Hilly Sunday begin an address with these words; “I am an optimist, and then followed an oration plethoric in florid words and barren enough of ideas. I have been told of the bitter pessimism of Schopenhouer, and have realized the partial truth of it. I have little sympathy with the tritely popu- lar phrase, Always look on the bright side.” That would be suicidal in business, art. ethics, anything. The man who knows must try to See life steadily and see it whole. I do not want to dodge or play the ostrich. If life is beautiful. I want to know it; if it is ugly,nauseating I want to take my medicine; if it is an inex- tricable tangle of good and ugliness, progress and retrogression, I want to know that too. What, then, shall we say of the whole matter? Is the beautiful soapbubble of hope and love and youthful promise to end only in a drop of pungent, ill- tasting suds? Or is this disillusionment itself a sort of illusion? If this paper has seemed unduly pessimistic in tone let me make out now a sort of case for optimism. The domantic conception of life breaks down from lack of substantiality and from extravagant expectation. Yet it is not in vain. The blossoms drop, but some of the fruit matures; the cold November rain, dripping, dripping like hopeless sighs, stores up moisture in the soil. The old man by the kitchen fire has at least his pipe and his memories. Maybe the greatest error of romanticism is in finding good and beauty in only in what is remote in place or time; in the vast; the miraculous. Back, bade in the Golden Age. once dreamed the ancient poets, all had been beautiful—no winter, no sickness, no death. Forward, forward, after alous of slow—yielding imperfections, dreamed the later poets like the young Tennyson, would-be per- fection, no war, no racking disease, no hate. I can but trust that good shall fall At last—far off—at last to all And every winter change to spring.” At last—far off—but what consolation is that to us? 1 Are we not coming, however, to see. what seems to he the truth, that the remote is no more wonderful than the near, that a mountain is no more marvel- ous than an atom, that there is no Golden Age but the present, and that real heroism is no more in the storming of a fortress than in that best portion of a good man’s life; his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love.” And may it not he better to have perfection as an unattainable ideal rather than a present reality? Would it be pleasant to live with perfect persons? I have known a few who were nearly perfect—they admitted it themselves—and I once had a holiness sweetheart and ever since 1 have been better satisfied with things and persons as they are. The Optimism of Emerson, which unlike Tennyson, did not waver in old age. could find beauty even in ugliness. Emerson believed in the Now and the Mere, and thus escaped the despair of the romantic dreamer. “Let me go where’er I will. I hear a sky-born music still; It sounds from all things old. It sounds from all things young, From all that’s fair, from all that’s foul Peals forth a cheerful song. It is not only in the rose. It is not only in the bird, Not only where the rainbow glows, Nor in the song of woman heard, But in the darkest, meanest things There is always, always something sings. ’Tis not in the high stars alone, Nor in the cups of budding flowers, Nor in the red breasts mellow tone, Nor in the bow and smiles in showers. But in the mud and scum of things, There always, always something sings.” Possibly the strongest argument for optimism is that hope does not die out. Every child is naturally bouyant. He sees failure and sorrow all around hut they can't chill nor dampen his enthusiasm, his love of life, his confidence that failure and misery are not for him. Every generation, too, is glad to try its mettle. The wreck-strewn centuries, the history of misguided effort, frenzied fanaticism, diseased decadence, are of no avail to discourage it. Whence came this perennial flower of hope that no weed can choke, no frost can kill? Optimism, pessimism; hope, despondency; beauty, ugliness; growth, decay; youth, age; dreams, disillusionments—life after all—our science, art, and philos- ophy—is a sphinx riddle to every individual and every generation. Maybe some- time we shall see no longer through a glass darkly—but I know nothing about that. —R. A. GRADDY. (73) Humorous! Miss Eaglcton—“Moses you may translate the following: ‘Haec in Gallia cst importantus.’ Moses (after much study) — “Hike into Gaul, it is important.” William Aitkenhead is somewhat of a flirt—when he gets away from home. ()ne day when he was on the car going to Oklahoma City a pretty girl sat opposite him. He had just about given up hopes of attracting her attention, when she, unconscious of what was going on, looked his way. He realized that his time had come. “It's cold out today, isn't it lie ven- tured. The girl nodded hut said nothing. “My name is Aitkenhead,” he volun- teered. “Oh I’m so sorry” she said sympa- thetically, as she left the car. The telephone rang. Laura W. ans- wered it. “Hello. Is that you Laura?” some- one asked. “Yes. it’s me,” returned Laura. “May I take you to the play Friday night, Laura ?” Yes, yes. you may, who’s speaking?” Miss Eagleton told us to write some romantic poetry. 1 lere is an example: See the pretty gold fish swimming in the globe! See the pretty robin singing in the tree! Who tcachcd these two to fly togeth- er? Who stuck the fur upon their breasts? ’Twas God! ‘Twas God! He done it.” One evening when Clover G. was a very little girl, after she had gone to bed she heard her mother and fath- er laughing and having much enjoy- ment over a game of flinch ; she long- ed to join them but knew she must not. The next morning at the break- fast table she was very quiet. Pres- ently she drew a deep sigh and said: “What a good time you and Papa were having last night. Oh. 1 feel the need of a husband, Mamma. I do feel it.” Mr. Graddy— What’s that on your face. Mims?” Mr. Alexander—“That’s where Dorothy kissed him.” Mims—“Aw she doesn’t kiss Ja guy that way. Jessie Acree to Bradford Ris- ingcr—“Now don’t you do that Brad- ford, honey, I won’t like you.” Some answers our High School teachers have received: A mountain range is a large cook stove. Georgia was settled by people who had been executed. A mountain pass is a pass given to railroad employers so that they may spend their vacation in the moun- tains free. The Indians call their women squabs. Jackson’s campaign in the valley was the greatest piece of millinery work ever known. Miss Trevarthen in History class: Morris will you tell us what the Toleration Acts were?” Morris: “The Toleration Acts were that anybody that believed in Jesus Christ and would not say any- thing against the queen of Virginia, could vote.” Sometimes Mr. Alexander is rather absent minded. One day in' the Cicero class he was heard to say. We are late starting today so I will not call the roll. All those who are absent will please hand in their ex- cuses upon dismissal of the class.” Miss Davison (in Domestic Science): Lillie will you discuss the food value of cheese?” Lillie: Cheese is very valuable as a food. Why, a person can live a long time on just one chee.” Ruby (before the examination): Laura won’t you go down town and get some doughnuts?” Bryan: Somebody must be go- ing to cram for the examinations.” THE SENIORS AT THE JUNIOR- SENIOR BANQUET. “It’s hard if a fellow can’t be content When a banquet like this doesn't cost him a cent, When his goblet and plate he may empty at will And the kind junior class will settle the bill.” Miss Trevarthen (in History class) : John can you tell me some- thing about 'the effect of French lan- guage and customs in court life in England ?” John Wynne: I can’t just for- mulate my ideas into words.” Mr. Todd (in physical geogra- phy) : Jennie who settled the large cities along the fall line?” Jennie Cline (after much hesita- tion) : I— I— can’t hardly remem- ber.” Tlie first bell had rung and Hazel was only half through with her work in Domestic Science. Miss Davison, noticing the delay, asked: What’s the matter. Hazel?” Hazel B.: “This recipe said to cook the rice as each grain would be separate and 1 have been cooking a grain at the time every since I came into the laboratory and I am not near through yet.” Miss Davison (in Domestic Science): The toughest meat comes from the part of the animal used most. What part would that be, Lillie? Lillie II.: My tongue I guess.” Ye students of Norman High School That live at home in ease. Oh. little do you think upon those aw- ful F’s and D’s. Give ear unto your teachers. And they will plainly show lust how and why it all occurred That your grade went down so low. I f teachers do not let you out At examination time, Do not dare oppose them— lo do so is a crime. Their ready tongues will teach you. Their honesty to know In answer to your just appeal When your grades went down so low. A joke was being told in Domes- tic Science class of a young married woman who made a pie for the first time. It was so tough that her hus- band couldn't eat it. She was very much surprised and was heard to remark. ’‘The next time I make a pie I am going to put a whole tablespoon full of lard in it. The whole class laughed except Irma L., who sat thoughtfully for a few moments then asked. Well what are you laughing about? Is that too much ?” ( 75 ) 5 Sweet cooking girls we love you all. And want to make but one request, That when you cook what we love best, You either hand us out a bite Or close the doors and windows tight. The Norman football boys, after the Cherokee game spent the night at the hotel. The blanket on Louis’ bed was not long enough. Toward mid- night he went down and asked the clerk for another blanket. On being told that there were no more he asked for a needle, a spool of thread, and some scissors. He returned to his room and cut a strip about four inch- es wide from the top of the blanket. After sewing this to the lx)ttom he spent the remainder of the night in comfort. SENIOR PRAYER. ‘‘Now T lay me down to rest. In that cramming I’ve done my best, And, if I die before I wake. Then there will l e no quizzes to take.” Ruth Berrigan (in Zoology): Miss Davison, do Crustacea fly?” Miss Eagleton (after reading a poem to the Senior English class): “Carl, what do you think of this poem, do you like it?” Carl Welden: “Well, to tell the truth---- Miss Eagleton: “Now if you can’t talk right about these things, just keep still.” Pearl (to Clifford Meyer) : “I think I.uttrell is the ugliest name. I wish I had a pretty one like yours.” Miss Trevarthcn: “I wonder what we can do to stop the copying in these examinations?” Experienced Senior: “Stop the examinations.” “Now Townsend,” said Mr. Graddy severely, “How many times will I have to tell you not to snap your fingers? Put your hand down and I will hear from you presently.” Five minutes later he said, “Now Townsend what did you want?” There was a man in your office while ago.” said Townsend serenely, and he went out with your hat.” Junior: “Did you know that America had turned into a Mon- archy ?” Freshman: No, has it? Who’s new king.” Senior: “Mr. Graddy.” Wesley, who is not in the habit of attending church very often, was persuaded to attend the services one evening. Just before the first song he jumped up and asked excitedly of his friend: Where’s the elephant?” Ruth (in history class) : Wash- ington was an orator, a statesman, and could sec into the affairs of his country a long time after he was dead.” Mr. Todd (in Physical Geogra- phy): What is the shape of the earth. Jack?” Jack: “Round.” Mr. Todd: Is it?” Jack: Well it’s square then. I don’t want to start any argument.” Mr. Graddy: “Carl, did I tell you that I didn't want to see you in my office again ?” Carl: “Yes sir. but I couldn’t make Miss Eagleton believe that.” Bill Howe: Mr. Sheppard, what is a philanthropist?” Mr. Sheppard: A philanthrop- ist is a lover of mankind.” Bill: “Well, Lena must be one then.” (76) “Jfyifi JftrSt jfootfjaU f5ame” W hile 1 was walking home from the river one lav, an old farmer drove up along the side of me in a spring wagon, of which he was the sole occupant. He seemed to he a very genial old fellow, and asked if I wanted a ride to town. I accepted his invitation. As one will realize on an occasion like this we had to have something to talk about; first it was the Mexican situation, then the prices of cotton and corn, and the prospects of next summer’s crop. Finally 1 men- tioned a football game that I had not been able to attend, which had taken place the day before. At this the old farmer seemed very much interested and told me that he had seen the game. “ ’Twas the first thing of that sort that I had ever seen,” he said. I had first sold ten pounds of butter and fifteen dozen eggs, up at the store in Xorman and was feelin’ pretty well off, when a feller wanted to sell me a ticket to a football game. I never had seen one of them football games and so I bought me a ticket. I asked the feller where to go, and he said to follow the crowd of people that was going down the street and so I did. And when I got to the place where the game was to be played a man took my ticket and let me in. There was a band playin’ : and so I sat myself down to listen to the music. I had not sat there very long until a feller with a little red hat on came out in front, and he just cut all kinds of capers, a wavin' his hands and jumpin’ up and down while the people in the seats would holler. Pretty soon a bunch of fellers in sweaters and yaller knee breeches came out in the field. They would squat down, and one of ’em over a water-melon looking thing. I guess it was a football, with their heads all in the same direction, and then do it all over again. After a little some more fellers came an’ did the same thing for a while. Then they put the football in the middle of the field. The fellers all spread out. then a feller run an’ kicked the football way over the other end of the field. Then a feller grabbed it and went a runnin’ down the field as fast as he could. He didn’t run very long, though, because another feller grabbed him by the feet. Then they all squatted down with the two sides facin’ each other while someone yelled some numbers. Then quicker than you could wink a feller had the football under his arm. an’ put his head down an’ run right into a whole bunch of players. He came right near goin' through too. but someone caught him by the foot. Well them fellers just kep’ a doin’ such as that, an' every little while someone would kick the ball up into the air. One time a feller run his head in another feller’s stomach and it like to a’ killed both of them; they just kep' a' playin’ though. One time a feller got loose an’ run under one of them H lookin' things at the ends o the field. Then everybody just jumped up and down and yelled an’ so 1 did too. Well this here football game lasted a long time. They kep’ doin’ the same thing over an’ over again. Every once in a while the people in the seats would jump up an’ yell. I dunno what to think o’ a football game, but it looks to me like it is a game fitter for dogs than men, an' I know I would be afraid one o’ my boys would get killed if he was a’ playin’. ” —WIJ.LIAM AITKEXHEAD. (77 alutatoriaifg JUbbreste As we have come up through the years of our education, we have observed that no end has been attained without the observance of one great law—“Paying the Price.” Throughout all the history and the literature which we have studied, no country, no class of people, no individual has been able to escape it. It is to us now, a dominant fact, that there has been a certain value placed upon every achievement. Our country, today, would not be able to stand as the emblem of a free and independent nation had not our forefathers courageously and heroically fought the hardships of a necessary war and thus began the great task of “paying the price” of a nation’s success. Men as well as nations, have struggled throughout the ages. Many have advanced by their own natural abilties and have reached, by hard work and strife, positions of highest trust and honor in the land. It has been the man who has conquered self and has overcome thereby the great competition of life, and who has remained at all times loyal to duty, whom his fellow men, in the course of time have learned to honor and praise. Lincoln was a man who believed in doing right and stood for the best in life. He worked hard and suffered much. Now there is a steady growing affec- tion for his memory and he is regarded by all as one of the greatest of Americans. Me paid the price. Today Colonel George V. Goethals is known as one of the greatest con- struction engineers in America. It has taken months and years to build the Panama canal. Time has cost nothing compared with the toil and the life. Men braved terrors unknown to us to accomplish the great task. Thus Colonel Goethals made navigation possible where ships had never sailed. He is honored and praised on every hand. But the reward that has come to this public servant of our democracy is only a call to a greater service. lie paid the price by long years of preparation and patient work. So we, the Senior class of 1914. are equipped to go out from this high school to a more varied and more active life, because someone else has made it possible. We owe much to the untiring efforts of our teachers, to the Board of Education for their efficient management, and to the patrons of the school who have also paid the price for us by sacrifice on our behalf. —GEORGE I. McEERRON. Ualebictorian’s JUbbreSg When we break old ties and part with old friends; when we take leave of familiar surroundings and beloved associations—even amidst the regret and sorrow of such a time, we look forward to the future brightness. Though we break old ties, we shall form new ones; though we part with old friends, we shall make new ones; in that the glamour lies—it is all new. Life with its infinite possibilities and boundless opportunities is before us. All of us are endowed with considerable imagination and have a modest appre- ciation of our talents. Our pleasures, our achievements, our fame, and our suc- cess, in that field of vast possibilities—the future—make an inviting picture. It is natural that we should turn to that now, for thoughts of the work just finished bring thoughts of the work which is in turn to take its place in our lives. We may continue our education in a higher school or we may now enter that field of activity in which we intend to give our best services to the world. In either case the training and experience which we have obtaind here will prove to be a rung in the ladder of life that has led us to a plane of higher possibilities. Thus, tonight, the class of 1914 asks you, the friends and patrons of this school to look forward with us to the future and wish for each of us a happy and honorable career; to look back on the past and be glad with us that we have climbed thus far together. We are separating without a hope of uniting again. Our paths in the future will diverge, for the common interest that bound us together here will no longer exist. We. as students, are leaving this school forever, and the time lias arrived to say farewell. Farewell—to you who have watched with interest our course here. Fare- well to the members of the Hoard of Education whose untiring efforts for the betterment of this school deserve our highest commendation. Farewell to the patrons whose encouragemnt and sympathy have been with us constantly. Fare- well to the other classes who are soon to take our place. May you profit by our example and make none of the mistakes which have attended our course. Fare- well to our teachers; to each and all of you. who during the past four years, have guided us here, we express our heartfelt thanks. The lessons we have learned did not all come from books. Our characters as well as our minds have been strengthened under your skillful guidance. And now farewell to each other! Classmates, we have worked happily together toward the same goal. That goal is reached, our class life is ended. Only one thing is left to say. The saddest word of all—farewell, farewell! —PANSY P. PATTOX Mentor’s JfaretoeU Farewell to the High School where we cannot stay, For we must be going to some place far away. Our hearts once so joyful are now laden with woe, We must leave you dear comrades alas! we must go. Farewell to the fields where our hall team plays, Where oft we have met in our High School days, To see our team tackle and conquer the foe, In defending our High School, hut alas! they must go. Farewell to the room where, for many a year, WE have gathered a lecture to hear, Sometimes they were joyful and delighted us so. But sometimes—alas! we wanted to go. Farewell to the High School where we now hold sway, We must hid you farewell on the twenty-second of May. But remember dear Juniors and all classes below, That we long to stay with you, but alas! we must go. —Eugenia. (So) 1 Senior Class 3Htll We. the Senior class of Xorman High School, in the great state of Okla- homa, Cleveland county, city of Xorman. being desirous of settling our high school affairs before leaving Xorman High .School, do hereby make this, our last will and testimony: First, we wish to give, devise, and bequeath to the Junior class all the rights and privileges devolving upon a body of Seniors. Especially do we wish to bequeath to the Junior class the right of editing the Trail ’ of 1915, and all the pleasures attached thereto. e desire to give, devise, and to bequeath to the Junior class all those who are so unfortunate as to miss the straight and narrow way that leads to the diploma. e wish to give, devise, and bequeath to the Juniors the privilege of occupying our seats in the Auditorium during the General Assembly. We wish to give, devise, and bequeath to the Juniors the right of doing unto the Junior class of 1915, as we. the Senior class of 1914. did unto them. Second, we wish to give, devise, and bequeath to the Sophomores all the Latin Ponies upon which we rode across Caesar’s Fridge with so little difficulty. Third, we. realizing that the class of 1917 has been so kind to us. leave to them our desire that they may be as successful in their class light of 1915 as they were when lighting in the ranks as Freshmen. Fourth, we wish to bequeath to the whole student body two places upon the football team, fifteen memberships in both the Debating C lub and the G. L. C.. to be filled by them next year. I'ifth. we wish to give, devise, and bequeath to the members of the Faculty the following: To Mr. Graddy, his old and accustomed privilege of standing be- fore the school in the General Exercises and making the announcements. To Mr. Alexander, all of our thumbworn Caesars and Ciceros. To Mr. Todd, the Senior girls wish to leave their false hair in order that he may make a com- fortable wig for himself. To Mr. Meyer, all of the laboratory instruments that have escaped the ruins of the many explosions during the la lx ratory hours of the Physics class. To Mr. Scott, the Senior boys of the Manual Training class leave their shavings and broken tools. To Miss Eaglcton. our book reports. To Miss Oliver, our quizz books and the record of giving the trickiest examina- tions. To Miss Davison, the Senior girls leave all their cracked and broken dishes. To Miss Trevarthen. the best specimens of our penmanship as it appears m our History note-books. As none of the Seniors have any subject under Hr. Sheppard, we can only leave him our best regards. We hereby appoint our beloved and esteemed friend. Mr. Holmes, our Superintendent, as sole executor of this, the last will and testament of the Senior Class of 1914. In witness whereof we hereunto lix our hand and seal, at Xorman, in the state of Oklahoma, on this, the 22nd day of May. —SENIOR CLASS OF 1914. d (81 ) r 1900. Alice Brittain Maude Wingate 1901. Joe Ambrister Carl Botsford Sallie Goode Estelle Morter. 1902. Oscola Bur ford Lena Campbell Walter Capshaw Fred Carder Minnie Craig Nell Goodrich Douglas Herring Myrtle Hartley Martin Kingkade George Langston Xell Leach Tecumseh Leach Margaret Matthews Nannie Maud Matthews George Renner Pearl Wingate Maud Young 1903- Belle Allen Ollie Briggs Claude Brannon Ada Drake Lucy Edwards Ruth Fletcher Emma Goode Bessie M osier Maud Pickard Anna Webster 1904. Byrdie Burford Euline Capshaw Hattie Kocpkic Roy Kingkade Olive Keeper Robert Morter Claud Pickard Minnie Renner Donna Rice Norman Rogers 1905. ()liver Akin Yetta Aldcn Leslie Alexander Clarence Ambrister Gola Bible Adah Blake Raymond Brannon Cortes Clarke Teresa Donnelly Minnie Edwards Elva (iooding Will Greene Jeanette 1 Ictldlns Julia Jones Homer Skaggs Elsie Leach Lyda May Will Mayfield Madge Mays Robert Meyers Earl Miller Clyde Pickard Tine Webster Jewel Westervelt Floyd Westervelt 1906. Fred E. Tarman Bruce Geyer Earl Rice Cora Jacobs Edna Pickard Dixie Lindsay George Allen Pearl Harris Flora Corn May Daily Edytb Keopkic I 'red (I. Stow Grace B. Brown 1907. Etta Alexander David M. Botsford Ethel Chenoweth Guy Hardie Xola Helms Alice Himes Effie Murphy Blanche Murphy Susie Taylor Otto Wails 1908. Eugene Ambrister Hubert Amorister Edith Barret Ray Berry Avo Berry Bertha Bessent Charles Bowling I'red Capshaw May Curtis Edith Denison Charles Downing Myrtle Elleiiburger Emmet (Iraliam Vera Gorton I .eo (Jorton Roy Hazeltine Dortis Holland Gray Hull Ina Johnson Nellie Johnson Clifford Keiser Agnes Lindsey Tom Mayfield Edwin Minteer (I race Rice Ralph Sullivant Mil red Tarman 1909. Elmina Alexander Orville Bodine Eunice Denison Alice Eskew I .ucille Ferguson (82) Dortis Holland Don Hughes Robert Jackson Pearl Jacobs Charles Johnson Iva Jones Grace I-each Lucille McKittrick Bertha Oliver Lyman Rigglc (I race Skaggs Etta Stephens C'alla Webster 1910. Alpha Berry Charles Berry Hannah Braeur Elmer Capshaw Stella Dtilan Earle Ellcge Maggie Eskcw Mable Hays Nadine Lowther Sophia Martin Bernice McGuire Dorothy Morter Ana Pickard Roljcrt Ramsey Claude Roscnstein Foy Runyan Martha Shultz Fannie Taylor John Toberman Eloda Wheeler 1911 Floyd Abshier Edna Bowles Ruth Burch Bessie Butler Clark Cunningham Bruce Givens Allen Gray Adeline Gray Neil Johnson Myrtle Levy Roy Lewis Charles Mays Nellie Jane McFerron Keith Miller Effic Montgomery Lclia Pickard Lottie Taylor 1912 Della Abbot Hazel Bishop Marie Braeur Anna Buttlcr Harvey Collins Zella Cralle Belva Denison Esther Dye Marv Gilkey Irma Herrington Blanche Holland Lee Hull Ruth Klinglesmith Effie Knight Carrie Martin Ann McCall Emelyn Miller Eugene Monnet Ruth Morris Dona Pitts Harry Searlc Howard Smith (iideon Stephens Jessie Vowell Earl Whitwell i9 3 Bessie Acrec Carl Alexander Roy Ambrister Ollie Bailey (iladys Balyeat Bertha Barret Helen Biggers Early Black Claude Bohrcr Tom Boyd Vincil Brown Emery Cook Lenora Crisp William Eischeid Isma Ellegc Pauline Fischer Dorcas Flemming Anna George Kittic Geyer Malinda Gibson Rosalie Gilkey Inez Grigsby Mont ford Johnson Bernice Jones Louise Link Mary McMillan Ref us Maloy Walter Morrow Arden Neal Arthur Phillips Marvel Pitts Avis Sellers Irl Sellers Ruth Smith Ruth Snell Sallie Stephens Roy Sullivant Martha Taylor Virgil Van Camp Theodore Wails Elvis Whitwell Frank Wilcox Herbert Wilson John Zinc Sunday .. Wednesday Thursday Friday ... Saturday . Commencement program Baccalaureate Junior-Senior Reception. Senior Class Play. Commencement Hxercises Alumni Banquet May 17 May 20 May 21 . May 22 May 23 Class Dlap Cast A ROSF O' PLYMOUTH TOWN. Cast of Characters. Miles Stan dish, Captain of Plymouth...........................George McFerron Garret Foster, of Weston’s Men......................................Gus Barnes John Margeson of the Plymouth Colony............................Warren Mayfield Phillipe De La Noye, of the Plymouth Colony....................Charles Stephens Miriam Chillingsley, cousin to the Captain.......................Pearl Luttrell Barbara Standish, wife to the Captain................................Ruby Bible Resolute Story, aunt to the Captain..............................Ruth Berrigan Rose De La Noye..................................•................Clover Gorton We, the Trail Staff, most sincerely thank the business men of Norman for contributing to our annual by giving us their advertising. Readers! patronize these men who stand by the school. Read these ads and see who they arc. —THE TRAIL STAFF. (8s) ! BARBOUR’S DRUG I BOOK STORE i t i t TJIE PLACE TO GET YOUR DRUGS AND BOOKS The Student’s Friend in Fact as Well as in Theory. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------:-------------------------------------------------------------------------- � f � I • I I • I • I I I • I t I t The First National Bank Of Norman, Oklahoma Capital - - $50,000 Surplus - - $20,000 Uni Confectionery Like its namesake, the keenest 'place west of the big river, j § i Lunches, Hot and Cold Drinks Confections I j All that the Smokers Could Have the Heart to Demand Our Eats Are the Talk of this Neck of the Woods. 7 THE HOUSE OF QUALITY AND PRICE I Myer-Myer Morris I Furniture and Undertaking i J PHONE 57 Norman, Okla. | R.L. MOFFETT ------------------------------- I ! | j NEW AND SECOND HAND GOODS I | j Bicycles and Base Ball Goods 1 i 221 East Main Street j Phone 293 Norman, Okla. 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Quantity and Quality Grocery NORMAN, OKLAHOMA East Main Phone 128 Graduation Day Is one of the days long to be remembered by each one who is fortunate enough to graduate, but after finishing high school, there is a question in the mind of al- most every boy and girl about what is the best thing to do. Some of them will choose the right way, and make a success; others will pos- sibly fail but I sincerely believe that every boy and girl who decides to take a business course can make a success; for a business education can be used in many ways. If you wish to take a university course, a business education can be used to earn enough money to make your expenses—or, if you wish to enter the busi- ness world, there are wonderful opportunities open to young men and young women who are thoroughly prepared. Investigate our school and the opportunities it offers. A postal card will bring you a catalog with full information. Hill’s Business College Oklahoma City, Okla. 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