Plainfield High School - Silhouettes Yearbook (Plainfield, IN)

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W7 f f,fw,5:7fyff, ' ffffg+!'2!5 f fff 'ff nf 1 V, We' '-1' . 2' f 51' 11 U I 2 Il. m 4 ' ' 1 ' , i Z ff '24, a Qllass QI rnninzles All the worlrl's a stage, And all the men and women merely playersg They have their exits and their entrances. -----William Shakespeare. Every one applauds a hero, which is entirely just. But not only do men and women, as individuals, play their parts in the world and receiveapplause, but also perform great parts and acts as groups and bodies of individuals. It was a body of Greeks that stood at Ther- mopylae and received the thanks of all Hellas. It is only natural that people and groups of people who have successfully performed their duty, remained true to tradition, and at last conquered and passed over ad- verse circumstances, should receive honor. Likewise. the Class now leaving our beloved institution has throughout kept its face toward d uty, and at last triumphed. The four yearly acts are fraught with much dear history. When, four years ago, the outside doors of Vacation closed for a time and the curtain of High School days arose on the 'drst act, twenty- one Freshmen assumed the responsibilities of High School life and de- termined to play their part well. We were carefully instructed for a short time concerning our general behavior by our superintendent, Mr. Johnson, and our principal, Mr. Taylor. 'Very soon we were thoroughly acquainted with the do's and don'ts of High School and gradually became absorbed in the spirit and atmosphere of our Alma Mater. At our first class meeting, we elected I-lildon Cal bert president. Margaret Brown vice-president, and Lola Tucker secretary and treas- urer. It was at this time that we chose our class colors of purple and white, which have many times been carried to the front ranks. However, before we found time to entertain ourselves, the Juniors took us on a so called Wiener roast, which was really an initiation, com- mon las we learned afterwardl to all Freshmen. The next week, with Miss Osie McClain as chaperon, we had a jolly time at Hoadley school house, where we roasted wieners and toasted marshmallows to our heart's con- tent. Sometime later, the class had a delightful party at the home of William Jamison. During the remainder of the year, we successfully took part in various school activities. By way of athletics, we organized the Girls' B. B. Team and supported it by giving it four playersg also supporting the Boys' Team with players. As time rolled on, it brought the closing events of the year. Prob- ably the most interesting to us were the Class Night exercises. Ferol Harrison as speaker, represented the class with much honor, and We sung the song So Long My Dear Old Seniors with pep and enthus- iasm, and as a result were the only class encored that night. Before we had time to realize it, our brief but happy Freshman year was at an end and the doors of Vacation received us. When the curtain arose on another autumnal scene at the beginnf in g of the second act, a change in the personnel of the class was noticed. A few had gone, and others had come. Feeling that our Freshmen trials were then over, and that we could perform our duty as real Sophomores, we assumed a more dignified air. Our officers were: Hildon Calbert, president, Ferol Harrison vice-president, and Clarice Barker as Secretary and Treasurer- One of the earliest pleasures accorded us during our sophomore year was to take the Freshmen for a frolic fsometimes referred to in the vernacular as an initiationl After that simple entertainment, we went our own way, leaving the Freshmen to meditate over their 'first High School experience. Being alive on social aciivities, the dass had a party 'way out in the country at Clarice l3arker's where every one enjoyed himself, to the nth degree. When New Years came, we persuaded the faculty to let us have a watch party which was held at Fred Osborne's. It was gen- erally agreed tliat the party was lhe cause, and drowsiness was the ef' fect upon us the following day. Later on, the boys entertained the girls at a candy party at Tressie Reeves' home, and sometime after- ward the girls returned the compliment by giving a party at the home of Mabel Compton- ln tlle primary contest in the sping, Ferol Harrison won second

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233136115 fA'4f,,2,1fy,ff, B - 1 4 ,xg if 2:12-1, ff, r 4 1' 1 1' ' 0 ! m f 'f sr 11 u x Q ri , ,Q Q if Q -1. + It is said they were both disappointed in love affairs and have learned to console each other. Just then strains of the most exquisite music seemed to come from behind the tapestry. I was gazing into the Metropolitan Opera House of New York and Beulah Overtou, a second Paderewski, and the same golden haired, happy faced girl of old was leading the orchestra in one of her own compositions. The audience applauded so long that she ii- nally seated herself at the piano and gave a demonstration which was highly appreciated. The scene faded away and this sign appeared: Philip Hiss-The .Iazz King. I will teach you to jazz anything, even 'God Save The King? Then I knew that Phil's ambition to become the greatest little jazzer in all the vvorldl' had been realized. I was aroused from a reverie by the sound of a booming voice and of much applause. Frank Spear, Father Time explained, a great orator. His speech on 'The Chewing Gum Curse' has won him world- wide fame. Part of his success is attributed to Tressie Reeves who accompanies him as the pitiful example of this awful curse? Frank's voice grew fainter and fainter until it died away and in its place came the sound of marching feet and the beating of drumsg West Point was celebrating the birthday of her greatest com mandant, Fred Osborn. Resplendent in uniform, his fine face showing his appreciation I easely picked Doc as the handsomest man of our class. The last I saw of him, he was bowing and smiling at a pretty girl, just as he used to do. But what, I asked turning to Father Time, has become of Geraldine Gibbs? I suppose she has made some farmer lad happy by now. Farmer indeed, snorted Father Time, she married a college professor and is beloved by all. Her pink teas are quite the thing and you are to be envied if you receive an invitation to one of them. I was much amused by the antics of the next man who appeared on thc tapestry. He was quite the funniest person I had ever seen but you can imagine my surprise when Father Time told me that he was Whitson Stewart and that his work as a comedian was far better than any thing Charlie Chaplin had ever done. I was not so surprised, how- ever at his choice of a wife when I learned that she was my old friend Marguerite. Marguerite was a sweet, lovable girl and I felt sure that they were very happy. The mysterious tapestry rolled on, until suddenly I was dazzled by a flash of red and white that marked the entrance to an up-to-date barber shop. A stream of dejected careworn men entered, and on taking a glimpse within, I saw the same men transformed by the mir- aculous hand ofthe smiling proprietor, namely Hobson Rees. After genius had performed his duty, he ushered them into an adjoining room, where a young lady, dark of complexion, small of stature, smil- ingly greeted the newcomers and I was much astonished to see in this expert inanicurest my old friend Lola Tucker. As her smiling face gradually vanished, a new vision appeared and I beheld the beautiful St. Paul's Cathedral, Rome. Multitudes of peo- ple were held entranced by the sweet voice of one whom we used to know as Harleen Cooper but is now known to the world as Madame Victoria. But even as I beheld this scene, the melodious strains grew faint- er and fainter. A veil was drawn over my eyes, shuting out from my vision the Things to Be, and I turn my eyes back to the Things that Are, sure in the knowledge that only goodness, truth and prosperity had come to all the fair and talented members of the Class of 'QL So you see, dear friends and classmates, That ,twas nothing but a dream Ilve been telling, howe'er natural And real it to you must seem, But in this old World of wonders, Dreams have oftentimes come true, So, who knows but this, my vision, May be realized by you? --F. H.

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fzfjflw fsfrwfifrfft 1 ' ,ng 7 77'4r 2 , f, 8 11 U Q ff in discussion and Clarice Barker second in reading, Sylvia Cooper won honors in piano at the County contest. A few weeks later found us nearing the close of our second milestone. Again we chose Ferol Harrison as speaker for class night exercises. On commencement night we manifested our respect for the class of '19 by presenting them with a bouquet of roses. Again the curtain falls. When we reassembled as Juniors at the beginning of our third act, it seemed as we did so with unaffected precision. We were knee deep in High School life. We were sorry to lose so many from the class, but nevertheless, others were added to our enrollment. Our officers, Hildon Calbert president, Frank Spear vice president, Ferol Harrison secretary. and Jewel Rees treasurer. were selected very early in the year. During the entire year our thoughts were centered on it few main issues ,which we hoped to successfully carry out in the spring. First was the Primary contest. We had representatives in vocal, reading and discussion. Florence Caldwell won first in discussion, and the others also won honor for us. Next came Class Night exercises, with Florence as speaker, and Marguerite Masten as Class poetess, and our class song and song of farewell to the Seniors: we were very well represented. After much thoughtful planning we royally entertained the Seniors and Faculty at a reception given in the Masonic rooms. The rooms were astistically decorated with the senior class colors -- old gold and black. With delightful eutertainment and refreshments, the evening was soon spent. Last and very important, was the Junior class play When Smith Stepped Out. It represented good talent and was highy appreciated. However pleased we were to round out our Junior work, we were also conscious at it deeper meaning which crept into the wer.: as we stead- ily approached the last act of our drama. When the curtain arose for the last time, on the fourth act, the set- 1 41 . Z, f f win? f, '4 'HV It' 2 It - ff 1, ry 1 1 '44 'Iv ting was a Senior High School Building, O tem pora! O mores! It seemed a sudden transitiong but it did not impair our enthusiasm and Loyalty. We were fit specimens for the underclassmen to look upon when seeking aclass ideal. Believing that presidential terms should be four years, we chose Hildon Calbert again as president, for the fourth time. Other officers were: Elmer Jarvis. vice-presidentg Ferol Harrison. secretary, and Clarice Barker, treasurer. According to the usual custom of opening the season with parties, we entertained ourselves with a Wiener roast, after which various athletic stunts were performed by Mr. Johnson on grape vines. ,Later on the class was delightfully entertained at a Thanksgiving party at Fred Osborn's. Q , A lecture course, under the auspices of the Senior Class, furnish- ed the community with a very appreciative entertainment. This was a new feature for class undertakings and was successfully carried out. In passing it is well to remember that the entire boys' Basket Ball team was selected from our class. We staged the 'ldrama Prayer Books and Playing Cards which proved to be a complete success owing to the talent displayed. Countless are the many happy incidents that have filled the four years. There are many things that have influenced and brought out the ambitions and ideals of the class. There in our Commencement, which is the culmination of so mnny hazmpy incidents. But the class histoi-ian's work is completed. We must not indulge in so many de- tails, lest the class become too much absorbed in its own dee is. They are emblazoned fully upon the record of our beloved institution But the r-lass should, instead, maintain a new goal before each and every member thereof, and conscious thatit has done its duty well, leave the details to individual recollection, according to fancy. 4-F. C.