Port Arthur High School - Sea Gull Yearbook (Port Arthur, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 188 of the 1924 volume:

Printed and Bound the Print Shot: of the Port Arthur High School Published annually by the Senior Class of the Port Arthur High School m: 1924 t N xx Nov UN ' ' BL mm mm nmmmm 'l i K R g R GDITO R J $ WI 666R 'me c TV ' Wt QTLST 39 FOREWORD IF THIS BOOK, IN ITS CONDENSED FORM, CAN BRING TO YOU MEMORIES OF ONE OF THE NEVER-TO-BE FORGOTTEN YEARS OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL LIFE; CAN BURN DEEP- ER INTO YOUR SOUL THAT THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY THAT HAS MADE THIS INSTI- TUTION WHAT IT IS TODAY; AND CAN PIC- TURE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY THE WORKINGS OF AN INSTITUTION THAT IS THE GREATEST FRIEND AND ALLY THEY HAVE FOR PROGRESS AND HAPPINESS; IT WILL JUSTIFY THE LABOR EXTENDED IN ITS PRODUCTION AND WE TRUST WILL BE AN INSEPARABLE FRIEND AND A TREASURE INVALUABLE. To the Port Arthur High School Students: As the Seagull goes to press, I take this op- portunity to say a few words to our high school students. I want to express my appreciation of the faithful efforts of the Seagull staff in publish- ing an annual that we may all be proud of; and for 1the assistance of the student body in this wor . The success of the school depends not only upon a splendid faculty, but upon the unfailing support of an earnest student body. I want, therefore, to thank all of you for your loyalty and cooperation during the past year. There are many things I might say to you. but as this school year closes, I desire that you take with you the following message from one of our American poets: TRUE WORTH IS IN BEING, NOT SEEMING, IN DOING, EACH DAY THAT GOES BY, SOME LITTLE GOOD, NOT IN DREAMING OF GREAT THINGS TO DO BY AND BY. FOR WHATEVER MEN SAY IN THEIR BLINDNESS, AND SPITE OF THE FANCIES 0F YOUTH, THERE'S NOTHING SO KINGLY AS KINDNESS, AND NOTHING SO ROYAL AS TRUTH. E. S. Carter, Principal. Odw Dwmygm 003m ewdm D was wmmwm mmo we: ?355. 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STEADFAST AND TRUE IN ALL RELATIONS OF LIFE, WHO STANDS AS A DISTINGUISH- ED TYPE OF THE WORLDS NOBLE ARMY OF CONSTRUCTIVE WORKERS, GIVING THE BEST OF AN ESSENTIALLY STRONG NATURE TO THE PROMOTION OF THE CIVIC AND MA- TERIAL INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH HE LIVES, GIVING THE PRICELESS HERITAGE OF WORTHY THOUGHTS AND WORTHY DEEDS TO THE HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS, WE THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1924, LOVINGLY DEDICATE THIS, THE TWELFTH VOLUME OF THE SEAGULL, TO MR. BURTON A. McGLACHLIN. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmwmummmm WWWWWWMWMWWMMWWM E. S. CARTER, PRINCIPAL G. M. SIMS, SUPERINTENDENT I ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , FACULTY II V, ,, CLASSES III ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, SPORTS IV.... ORGANIZATIONS VW, ,. , MELANGE VI ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ADS 4V ' :' V THE FACULTY Ah, well! another term has fleeted by, And once again Commencement Day draws nigh. Once more the pen that gives the student praise Writes uFinis to the chapter of school days. A roll of names is once again unfurled; A band of graduates steps out into the world. For us who at our post must still remain Our patient hands take up the task again. Each separate hour brings its different needs For those we welcome and for those we speed. A vast procession! ceaseless the demands of the young life that passes through our hands. What anxious vigilance, what endless toil, The good to foster and the ill to foil. Oh, boys and girls whose day is just begun, Take up your tasks-with you our day is done, To sow the seeds and clean the tares away, May the harvest ripen in God,s own good day. May we in future years whate,er befall, Say proudly yet, We taught them all! FACUL T Y ROLL Carter, E. SiUniversity of Tom: Principal Babb, R. Gui Printing Bailey, MildTEdiB. A. University of Texa: annkh Baldwin, GertrudeiB. A. Baylor University ,,,,, ... Spanish Boyd, BerthaiKansas Stats Agricultural Colleg Industrial Arts Brown, LulaiB. A. Baylor University Qcience Butler, T. ArAlabama Polyterhnio Turin trial Arts Burnham, LaurellaiSouth West Texas Normal College , , ,, WWW, WWW Latin Dietz, Leona-Northwestern Universitym.... Public Speaking Dilworth, VernoniB. A. Columbia Universit ,,,,,,,W,.,,English Duckett, E. A.-Baylor University and S. W. T. T. C ............................................. History Gallager, Sill A. University of Texai Mnfhnmnfir- Fountain, H. F.-Baylor University and Columbia University .................... Mathematics Gilstrap, JessiFB. A. Baylor University M A Gilstrap, VelmaiB. A. Baylor Mamamniiw Greenlee, GladysiUniversity of Texas ......................................................................... Science Griffin, Opal-Northwestem University Fntlhh Haley, Floinurry School of Expression anh' h Harding, M. M.iB. S. in Ch. E. University of Texas 777777 Chemistry Hastings, B. N.-Sam Houston State Teacheris College Industrial Arts Jones, MyraiB. A. Baylor University Qr-ipm-p Kirby, M. L.-B. A. College of Emporia ,,,,, Livingston, Loreta-B. A. Baylor University Lumpkin, Patience-B. A. University of Texas Major, Mrs. A. RiUniversity of Texas 77777777 McFarland, Mrs. BlanchFPort Arthur Business College a Neighbors, KittieiB. A. University of Texas ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Newton, CaroIiB. A. Trinity University Hiatnry Newton, Jessie-B. A. Trinity University Engliqh Palmer, Beth-B. A. DePauw University Parker, Lois EKB A. University of Texas ,7 Patterson, Mrs. Annadelle EiB. A. Howard Colleg Redman, C. MrBeaumont High School Scallorn, DoriFPort Arthur High School 7, Sidall, EiB. S. College of Industrial Arts V 7, W School Librarian Mechanical Drawing Shockley, MaryNM. A. University of Pennsylvania istory Smith, Frank-Sam Houston State Teachefs College ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Industrial Arts Smith, G. SiM. A. University of Texas HP Smith, Audrey LucLle-Chicago Musical School ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Music Smith, Lee 0.-Nebraska Teacheris College Athletics Smyth, BurdetteiB. A. Baylor University Latin Smyth, Texie-B. A. Baylor University ,,History Stallings, FanniFB. A. Baylor University ........... Mathematics Tanner, Aleph-M. A. University of Pennsylvania History Owens, CarrieiB. A. S. M. U. and University of California , History Watson, B. AiB. A. Southern Methodist University ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Mathematics q? M 'v,!k w ?3f 7 7 Gates Memorial Library Miss Mary E. Donaldson Librarian THE CLASS 0F 24 Yes, the fleeting days are telling, time is going, going fast, And the radiant June approaches, that will crown our hopes at last, When with gracious air and stately, Mr. Sims shall take his stand With the ribbon-tied diplomas, on the table by his hand. We have studied, worked and frolicked, we have rooted for our teams, We have circled earth and Heaven for the lubjects of our themes, And we feel well bear comparison with the seniors gone before, And we make our bow before you as the class of '24. As we stand in rows before you, you will say beyond a doubt, We're as nice 8. lot of graduates as ever were turned out. And we love the school we're leaving; how the happy seasons fly, From the day when first we enter, to the hour we say goodbye. What will be the future record of our class in years to come? An obscure fate for many and exciting life for some. We cannot promise greatness, not increase of wisdom's store, For were just average youngsters, in the class of '24. If we hold unchanged the standards you have tried to teach us here- If old friends could clasp our hands without reproach or feare If, no matter what our work is, we shall do it with our might; If we live so far as maybe, for the cause of truth and right; If we keep Port Arthur's record as our fathers have before, You can ask of nothing better from the class of ,24. eLeon Smith. OFFICERS President . Glen Gute Vice-President Nick Hyde Secretary-Treasurer Alice Alkire Motto To be, not to seem, To do, not to dream. Flower Shasta Daisy Colors Gold and White SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The development of our wonderful class may be traced down through the ages of our High School career just as any important movement is traced. We find that four years ago we were suddenly dropped from our airship of dreams, down into the very center of a circle. We were indeed the center of attraction for the first few days, but the upper classmen soon learned that we were a class of undaunted spirits and their eyes slowly began to turn to the arc of this circle wherein they too had been dropped. After examining all objects within our reach ithis being characteristic of all Fishi we also began searching for a view of the circle wherein we had been so suddenly dropped. We had glimpses of the are now and then, but found it too many years ahead of us to be able to see beyond it into the dim future. Before long we had gathered so much knowledge that our heads would have burst for lack of room had we not become Sophomores just when we did. We then moved out of the circle and come a year closer to that goal which we now realize lay just outside the arc. During this year we initiated the little Fteshies into the center of the circle with good will toward everything, especially the belt line. We gave them advice fluent- ly and frequently and saved them from many pit falls laid by the Juniors and Seniors. After a year of diligent toil we became Juniors. Ah! now we were looked up to by little Freshmen and Sophomores as upper classmen. What we didn't accomplish this year is hardly worth mentioning. Didn't we learn a whole book of American Literature by heart? Didn't we master an entire book of Geometry, weren't we original enough to write a Short Story, as a climax didn't we hear lecture upon lecture until we were prepared to carry out the role of dignified Seniors long before the chance was given to us? The only explanation of this startling wisdom on our part was the fact that we were members of the Junior Class of ,23. Even the exceptional class of i241 finds it hard to remember dates in history, but we shall always remember the great day September 1'7, 1923, when we prepared. to ttravel the last stretch on that foot worn path to the arc of the circle. After passing the Quiz on Les Miserables , learning the scientific method of extracting diverse chem- icals, writing and rewriting our graduating essay we at last find ourselves at the very brink of that circle wherein we have lived for four years. Looking out into the great gulf of the future, we see the island of fame dimly outlined on the horizon of time. With the aid of our diplomas from ole P. A. H. S. we each intend to push out into the gulf of the future toward this island. In the classes that have gone before and those that are yet to come members have dropped by the wayside and will continue to do so but the members of the great class of 24 will each pull upon the shores of fame where not only the Freshmen, So homores and Juniors will look up to us, but where the whole world will strain its eyes In order to get a glimpse. Gold. Hunurd Gold. Band '23-'24, Orchestn '23-'24. She is full of common sense. which is of all kinds the most uncommon.' Ann. Tenny Anni Glee Club '21-'22, Salnumrian '24. HStilIe they aned and still the won- 8T9 That one smaLVI-I' head could carry all Elunor Gnnn Bill Mixed Chorus '20-'21-'22. Basketball '21. Kind-hesrted, friendly, full of life. ' Gertrude Senhold Gertrude Orchestra '21- '22- '23-'24, President Biolazy Club2 '23, Seagull Staff '24. Senior Play 1 Chemistry terms. an unsolved original: yet known to be very sweet. Lawrence Vidrene PIIKYQEH Seagull Staff '21- '22, Spanish Club '21, Public Speaking Club '22. Orchestra '22 '23 Band 22- '2. Why aren't. they all contented like Audrey Byrd Audrey She thinks the world was made fm- fun. Helen Porter Blondee Orchestra '23 '24, Senior Play '24. HLife without laughter is a dreary blank Agnes Nielsnn Agnes Latin Club '22-'23. Virtues like her: make nature shinu Gutmd: Mntthewa Bab Chemistry Club '24. uNot merely good, but good for something. Harold Norris Whrold Band '23-'24, Orcheaz'a '2332!. Chemistry Club 24. Student Morale CummiLLee '2 . A manly mannered man. Gladys Sut-in Gl-d Glee Club '21-'22, Circulo Castellnno. Extremely busy, but quiet abant it. Willie Belle Ron Willie Belle She knows. what she knows when she knows i Alouill- Moore Alunipin Valedictorian '24, Latin Club '22-'23. UGentle of speech, beneficent of mind. Willie Marie Mnnnghln Bill Latin Club '22-'23. ustudious and true, she's a girl to be admi re.d Russel Goldsmith uRIllty U. S. History Club '22-'23. man's own honnr and character is what best. becomes him Will. Pye-tt Billy Chemistry Club '24. uSomewhat of a genius, with the intellect of Jane Ausben. Thelm- Weber Thelma Chemistry Club '23, uGuod humor is the health of the soul. Beulah Singleton Beul-h Civics Club. Strong in sense and wise without rules. Curry Milbnm Curry Biology Club '22-'23. American His- tory Clutx A man of methods. Edmund Matthews Cotton Chemistry Club 24. His deeds inimitable. Edward Lanzhlin IIEd dents Council '22 N. U. RS eCiub Stu '22. Chief of Police Court '22.S Play 24, Adverti Ising Manager Seaglull '23Iy IIHe thinks self-confidence is a great asset. Ruth Chestnutt Rncus President Class '20, Vice President Class 24. IHEI' face would shine in a shady place. Florence Coleman Flnssy Senior Play '24 Glee Club I21. Mi Ix d Chorus '22 El Circuln Castt'lluno '22. Public Speaking Club '23. So sweet. her smile, so gay her air. Myrtle Prudhomme Nell Ma rshnll Hi French lub 22 23. Girls l,Scouts '23 Uamgo CClub '24 Hl'romnt to move. but firm to Wait. men Gnu Cute Treasurer Students' Council I- not 2 23, Baseball '23- 24, Senior Play '24. President. Senior Class Q4. Tho world knows nothing of its glcutest man! Junnita Benn Nil. Spnnish Club '22, Glee Club 21322. Chemistry Club '23, Story Telling Club I24. SheI with the charm of a woman. Id. LeBlInc Pickie Girls Chorus '23. hguShe floats upon the river 0! our ghsL n Cntherine McGuire Dutch Girls Chorus '24. Spanish Club '22. Mixed Chorus '22 Public Speaking Club '2 23. an2 has never lost her youth. ElinheMI Prichud Bet Ixed Chorus '23324 Campfire '.22 PIIMbblliI:2 aSpeaking Club '22 Chemistry We love in others what we lack in ourselxesf Roy Hodges Roy Band '24, Chemistry Club '24. Do well and right and let the world slide. Ednlm Huddon Edythe Latin Club '223223, Chemistry Club '23, Spanish Club' Wearing :11 the rweight of lenrninl lightly like a flow Thelma Addcox Thelml Spanish Club 2'22, Glee Club '20-'21, Mixed Chorus Optimism is her hobby. Ghdy: Dorsey i'Pezxiu Glee Club '22, Mixed Chorus '28-'24. Her kindness win: our love. Hulk: Bluk Hunk. Clu b '22. Splnlali Club '22. Chamiatl'y Club '22, Ulnizo Club '24. Senior Play 24. All her ways In winning ones. Ernul ll! Erneu Assist. Business Hunger Seagull '24. Male Quartet '24. Debate Club '24, ALI Pisa Pi '24, Mixed Choru- '24. Laugh Ind the world laugh: with youaa lung h. Aleen Tooke Toukie ix d Chorus '23 Girls Chorus '24 PuMblic Speak ing Club '22, Campfire '22, Chemistry Club '23. One touch of merriment makes the whole world glad. Eliubeth Keene! Eliz-heth Snapshot Editor Seagull '24, Spanish Clu b '22. Chemistry Club '23- '24. tn Pisa Pi '.24 A perfect woman nobly planned, Aliu Alkin Alice Assistant Editor Seazull '24 Secre- Iary-Treasurer '22 '24 Vice President '23, Ugo A quiet tongue shows a wise head. Allen Shivers Judge ASLC Editor Seagull 2'4, Ata Pisa i '24 Sec. :ubli lIc ISpenking Club '24. K. . F.C1u A man of many inches and every inch a mnn' Fumi- Dunn Buck Editor-in-Chief Seagull '24 Assisb ant Editor Se azull '23, De bate Team to Austin '23. Secretary Student Coun- CH '22. Ata PIsa Pi '24. A man's a man for all that. Essie Butler Zip Spanish Club ',22 Chemistry Club '23 Public4 hSpeaking Club '22, Cum nI-p fire '23 ' A rate compound 0! oddity, fro- lic and fun. Ron: Doiron Miliu enior Play 24, Campfire '22- '28 Szpnnish Club '22 Story Telling Club A human dynamo of energy and a genius for friendship. Ethel Isles Sue Chemistry Club '23. Public Speak- ing Club '22. Campfire '22123. 'iThe noblest mind the best content- ment has. Florence Bagel Elinbeth Poch asst: Campfire Chemistry Club '24 Puma Speaking Club III duty firm, composed, resigned. Lehnd Lacy J nd'e MIxed Chorus '23-'24, Bays Quar- ktte '23- '24, Senior Play '2 Good nnture and common sense must ever ojin.' Sun Pier Sun Current Event Club '24. A knowledge of both books and mankind. Ron Stlzg Rose Mixed Chorus '22. Latin Club '22. Chemistry Club '23. Glee Club '22. My strength is as the strength of can because my hex rt is pu Ale! Vickers Vick Biology Club '23. Girls' Chorus '23. Mixed Chorus 224, Chemistry Club '24. True worth can so bold. Aulney Met Duniven Totes El Echo '22, Mixed Chorus 223, Glee Club '24. Nothing great was ever accom- plished without enthusiasml' Eugene GllDlrd Shorty Football '23, Track '23-'24. It isn't height that counts; it's good nature. 2 Nichulu Hyde Nick Football '22- 23. Basketbgill '21- '22- '23- '24 Baseball '2 22- '23. Mix druCho '23. Rusiness Manager Seagull '24 III athletics he deserves fame. Fm- he plays in every game Ivy Stewart Ivy Literary Editor Seagull '24, Ugoizo Club '24. Latin Club '22-'23. Debate Club '23-'24. Library Staff '24. Wh zIt she wiylls to do or say seems wiaest and best Georgia Bowen Georgia Latin CIub '22 '23. Mi xed Chnrus '22- '2.!. Glee Club '22-'23. Chemistry Club '23 0 kindhearmd, friendly. full at Alice Bnrnestnn Alice Chemistry Club '23. Mixed Chorus '23 Public Speaking Club '24. A true friend is forever a friend. Lean Smith Dodo Class .Poet '23-'24. Boys Glee Club '22- '23. Mi xed Chorus He has the stamp of :m orator. Andrew McWhorur Andy Mixed Chorus '24. Chemistry Club '23 Thinkers are as scarce as gold. Ruth Margin Ruin Spanish Club '21. Mixed Chorus '23. Chemistry Club '23 '24, Girls Chorus '24. She was 3 Phantom is noblest wis- dam. Oulr C-rrul Only Mixed Chorus '21-'22-'23. Glee Club '21-' 22- '23 Spanish Club 22, Chemistry Club '23. Public Speaking Club '22 Bright and intelligent and fair. Jennetu Stlpperl Jeane Spanish Club '21. Latin Club '22- '23. Girls Chorus '23, Mixed Chorus '24. Hail to thee, blithe spirit. John Robert Slint Bob and, Chemistry Club '24. Biology Club, Public Speaking Cl u.h Nature attempted on make him good by naming him Saint. i I I I I i i I i I a i i I I i I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I Durwud F-rque Durward Chemistry Club '24. Current Event Club '24. Man a fortunes are according to his pains. Gertrude Gnves Getty Mi xed Chorus '22 Glee Club '23-'24. Spanish Clu b '22. Public Spanking lu b '23, Chemistry Club '23-2 A0 creature not mo bright. or good rhuman nature's daily food. Flay LORI Flay Circulo Caatellano '22. Girls Chorus '24. Chemistry Asst. '23. A rare combination of good looks. friendship and learning. Mildred May Milly Ugo go '24 Latin Club '22-'23. Chemistry Club '23. Heart that feels. eyes that smile. Fred Sunny Fred Public Speaking Club '23. Spanish Club '24. Genius must be born and never be ug Sam 11an Samba Chemistry Club '23. Current Event Club '22-'23. We determine our deeds. as much as our deeds determine us Ulana Gregory Tiny Campfire '22. Chemistry Club '23. UGoodness is beauty in its best ea- tnLeI lm- Rowers Bubble 44A merry heart and true. James Kreimeyer Jimmie Bu nd '22 '23-' 24, Orchestra '22- 23- '24 Senior Play '24. Athl etic Editor Seagull '24 Au! Pisa Pi 'Tis good will makes intelligence. Lee Bl !!! Lu Humor Editor Seagull '24 Band '24. Ala Pisa Pi '2 A laugh is worth a hundred groans. 4'3- Llun Gunner Lulu Library Staff '22 '24 Mixed Chorus '28- '24. Chemistry Clu b '23, Story Telling Club Follow knowledge. like a shining star. Beyond the utmost bound of human thought. Edrie Harri! Ned Freshman Rtp. Seagull '21. Vice Pres. '20, Chemistry '23. Mixed Cho- run '28-'24, Library Staff '23 It is good to lengthen t0 the last a sunny mood. Louise Moore Luke El Circnla Cnsmilano '22. Literary Sta ff '2 'Fe ew things are impossible to dili- gence and ski ll. Hester Mount Hester Chemistry Club '22-'23. Current Event. Club '22-'23, Spanish Club '22- '23 Never do anything that you can get someone also: to Gordon Anderson Tnotaie Chemistry Club '24, Public Speak- ing '24i He is worth knowing, and that well. Harry Denbo Dalia Chemistry Club '24. Mixed Chorus '23-324 None like him in ten thousand. Vernal: Henry Mae Chemistry Club '24. 'By virtue and industry comes hap- Dines sis Marglret Carter MATEO Mixed Chorus '21-'22, Glee Club 321- '22. Spanish Club, Latin Club '22-'23. Chemistry Club '23-'24 She's just the kind of girl to make friends. Lon Wells Swiftie Glee Club '22-'23, Mixed Chorus '22- '23, Latin Club '22-'23. When things go wrong. she sings a song and adds a yard of smiles. Robert Wnlker Bob Mi xed Chorus '23- 324, Track '23: 24, Football 323, Boy's Quartetw '2 What more could he desired? Fora! June: Fur Bnnd '23 '24. Orchestra '24. Few persons have courage enough to appear as thEy really are ervil Biker Little Bit Chemistry Club '23. Smnll in stature. but great in heart. Dnlny Price Dliny Chemi Istry Club '28, Public Speaking Club Sopnnliah Club '24. Gi I'sl Glee Club' Good in personage. conduct and equipage. Irene Pierce Irene Spanish Club '.22 Glee Club '21 '22 Mix ed Chorus '21- 2. Well poised. with a mind of her own, Earle Yonnlhlood Owen Public Speaking Club '23, Biology Club '22. 9 possesses the key to the truss- uI-e house of Hues ions.' Edwud Smith Ed Band '22-'23-'24, Latin Club '23. d GreaL deeds he is faredoomed m m Lucile HIttI'y Celia Spanish Club '22, Mixed Chorus 21- '2? Glee Club '21-'21 Chemistry Club '25. The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known. Lucille G-rdner Cede Story Telling Club '24. What more can be said than that she was one 0 us? Mabel Thnmplon MIMI Wt thing of beauty is a joy forever. Russell L-wrent: Russell A strong heart shall make a thous- and quail. Muie O'Berlie While Spanish Club '22. Campfire Girls '22. We predict for her a future and n careeer rr. Hilda Smith Summit Sewing Club '21-'22, Mixed Chorus '22-'23. 2 Simplicity is the key note of her I e. Ruth Dnrby Joe El Circulo Cnstellnnu '22. She has just enough courage and will puwer to succeed in life. Junie Belle Brown Junie B Latin Club '22-'23, Chemistry Club If diligence yis virtue, then surely she 15 virtuausf Lloyd Badge Bldllell Chemistry Club '23. 2Small but not to be despised. Helen K-vlnllllll Helen Spanish Club '22. Chemistry Club 23. Ugoigo '24. With just enough learning. Alllu Jnrhchk Alma Mixed Chorus '23 24. Library Staff 23. Chemistry Club '23, Ugoigo Club '24. Her crown is in her heart, not on her head. Minnie Fnrchner Skinny Mixed Chorus '23324, Chemistry Club 93324, Spanish Club '22. Infinite riches in a little room. Alvutn S-rtnln AI El Circulo Caswllnna '22. '11 she has n fault, we have not found it. Alvin Atkinson Alvin A man is the archiwct 01 his for. tune. Lnunnu Smith HI Biddy Spanish Club '22 Boys' Glee Club '.22 xed Chorus '23, Boys Quartetm '24. Yell Leader and Drum Maj or '23- A lit m: nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.' Agne- Monn Alllie Latin Club '22, Girls Chorus '23. Chemistry '23 Spanish Club '24, Glee Club '20. Upright simplicity is noblest wis- dom. Blanche Denim: Bl-nche Glee Club '22, Public Speaking Club '22. Chemistry Club '24. Worthiest by being good. Norm. Wulka Nauru Glee Club '22, Mixed Chorus '23. Chemistry '24. Speaks less than she knows. John B. Wood-Il John B A man not perfect, but a heart 50 high. Aileen Winn Windy Debate Club '24 Glee Club2 '22, Latin Club '22, Ugolgo Club Ixed Chorus '2 What's the? use of work! Why no t be hap Enol Blker Bud Chemistry Club '23, Baseball '23. Mixed Chorus Even though vanquished, he could argue atiil. Wnlter Noni. Wllter Band '22-'23, Orcheetra '22-'23. Not in the roll of common men. Cluence Smith Cluence Mixed Chorus '23. Character and ability are the work- ing tools for gem Roy Bunion Buy Glee Club '21 '22. Mixed Chorus '23 '24, Spanish Club '22, Public Spanking Club '22 '23. Male Quartette '24 Eqnnl to every occasion. Bnker Barnu Purine Football '23324. Baseball '23-'24, Glee Club '21, ixed Chorus '22-'23, Band '23- '2 4. 'Twna certain he could rend and cipher too. Ch-ndler lion Sun Football '292'24. Mixed Chorus '23- '24. Baseball '24, Bays' Quartette '24. Band '22- '23-' No sooner uid than done. George Benin Greta?! Debate Club '24, Chemistry Club '24. I. the heir of I the lEel. Ralph lhynel Rllp'l Biology Club '23, Public Speaking Club '24. He does well who does his best. Robert Brewer Bah Mixed Chorus '24, Chemistry Club '24 Humn Nature is 10nd of novelty. WHERE IT COUNTS By Berton Braley We' re all of us fond of generous spender Who loosens up, once in a while, And throws away cash with a gesture of splendor And splurges in liberal style. But nix on the man who is free with his dollars Wherever he happens to roam But who is closefisted, a tight-wad who hollers At spending a nickel at home. We like a Good Fellow, a genial sinner, hose manner is merry an rig Who shines in a club room and glows at a dinner Whose jokes fill the gang with delight; But on the Johnny whose humorous jabbei- Is all for the People Down Tow But who,' In his home is a Grouch and a Grabber ho wears a perpetual frown. We all like a Spender, a Royal Good Fellow, show tomixw with the Who' 30 pkleasant tivnd hearty and jollyu andI mellow, But I have a pretty good hunch That liberal spe ndin ng and joyous hilarity, Laughter that's lighte ha an foe And Royal Goodfellowship, should 3be, like charity, Practiced, at first, in the Home! SENIOR PROPHECY After I had graduated from Port Arthur High School in 1924, where I read Vir- gil's Aenied, and, having become intensely interested in the prophetess Sybil, de- scribed therein, I decided to visit her cave in Italy. After a long and tedious journey I reached the ancient cave and found the prophetess otting down notes. When I had made clear my purpose, the prophetess promised to foretell the future of each mem- ber of the class of '24. She prophesied: While visiting in New York City in 1934, you will see this advertisement: tKrei- meyeris Band, formerly Sousa's; featuring Miss Golda Hansard, Saxophone soloist, accompanied at the piano by Miss Mildred May. You will purchase your ticket for this concert from Gertrude Mathews, who will inform you that Glen Gute owns the theater in which the concert isgiven. After the' concert you will be met by Thelma Addcox, who has heard of your arrival and who asks that you spend your leisure time at her lovely home on Fifth Avenue. You will be forced to reject this invitation because you have already accepted Edward Laughlinls kind offer of the best suite in the Penn- sylvania Hotel, of which he is owner and manager. While there you will receive a telegram from Audrey Byrd, asking you to spend a week at her summer resort in the Adirondack Mountains. There you will see Aileen Tooke, Ruth Chestnut and Elizabeth Prichard, who are the fashion dictators of the land. There also you will have an automobile collision while riding with Russel Gold- smith, and you will be rushed to a hospital. When you regain consciousness you will see Willie Belle Ross as your nurse. Late that evening Curry Milbum, who turns out to be your physician, advises you to go abroad for a year. As soon as you are able you will map out your voyage. First, you shall go to France on the passenger steamer ttWoodrow Wilson. When a few hours out of port you will discover that John Rob- ert Saint is captain of the ship. During the voyage he will inform you that the ship is one of the latest passenger types, planned by the great naval engineers Andrew Mc- Whorter and Ernest Meyer. He will also inform you that Oscar Carroll is hostess of the ship, for all passenger liners now have hostesses. Oscar will tell you that Alice Alkire, the Secretary of State, is abroad. In the ball room of the steamer you will see Florence Coleman, the great dancer, who is on her way to Paris to fill an engage- ment; Baker Barnes is her dancing partner and Myrtle Prudhomme is her manager. While showing you over the ship the captain points out Lloyd Badgett, the pilot and Alvin Atkinson, the radio operator. When the ship docks, you will walk down the gang-plank and be met by Eugene Gaspard, the chauffeur of Roy Hodges, who has invited you to spend a few weeks with him and his wife, who was formerly Ida LeBlanc. While in Paris you will attend the opera, where Madame Willa Pyeatt, contralto, and Madame Elizabeth Keeney, soprano, will be the center of attraction. When on the boulevard the following day you will be confronted by Willie Marie Monaghan and Agnes Nielsen, who are leaders in the Near East Relief campaign. You will be informed by Ida that Enos Baker and Leon Smith are about to break Monte Carlo. At Monte Carlo you will meet Edmund Matthews and Chandler Hoag, who have just returned from big game hunts in Africa. They will tell you that Gertrude Seubold is in training for the next Olympic Games, and that Nick Hyde also, expects to win honor in these games. After a month's visit in Paris you will go to England. There you will find Ray Branson, who is managing the publication of Gordon Anderson's literal translation of Virgil's uAeneid. In a fashionable ball room you will meet Gladys Dorsey and Nor- ma Wutke, society leaders. You will learn from them that Autney Mee Duniven and Durward Forque are playing in Shakespeareis ttMacbeth at the Majestic Theatre. From England you will take a ship to Spain. In Spain you will immediately learn that Rosa Stagg ranks above many celebrated Spanish beauties. On visiting the king you will discover that Irene Pierce is the American Ambassador to Spain. When you visit a renouned castle you will be shown into a drawing room, where Essie Butler is entertaining Irbel Isles, Vernola Henry, Ima Rodgers and Dainy Price, all of whom are doing research work in Spain. From Spain you will sail on the Mediterranean Sea to Algeria. There you will find Marvis Baker teaching sewing and Alice Burneston searching for a rare kind of fool's gold which she studied about in Chemistry. You will learn from Marvis, who has just received a cablegram from America, that the greatest male quartet in the world, composed of Francis B. Dunn, Leland Lacy, Robert A. Walker and Lawrence M. Smith, is to sing in Chicago on the third day from then. In order that you may reach Chicago in .time to attend this concert it will be necessary for you to travel back to America by.air.. You will be forced to engage a special plane. When the plane arrives, you will discover that your journey is to be very pleasant because Eleanor Gunh is the pilot of the plane. She will declare that her life is the most enjoyable posSIble land that she intends to follow this life for several years even though her hus- band obJects. You shall arrive in Chicago only a few hours before the concert and have heard your former classmen very highly praised. . You will then decide to journey southward. At Springfield you will stop your Journey long enough to hear Aileen Winn, the great lecturer and you will also see Lora Wells, hel: manager. 0n the next evening you will attend the opera, where you will hear Juanita Bean, a famous soprano. In a small town in Kentucky you will find a large circus owned by Florence Bogel. In the circus you will find Ivy Stewart as the fat lady, Blanch Dearing as the living skeleton, J essie Belle Brown as the animal trainer and Sam Pier impersonating Tommy Ryan. When you reach Tennessee, you Will stop in Nashville and find Georgia Bowen as the great Evangelist and Margaret Carter as her musician. There you will also find Gladys Sartain as the Secretary of Norris and Norris, Bankers. From there you will travel to Florida. At Palm Beach you will find Ruth Morgan to be the most popular life saver, and also, you will learn that Helen Porter has just won a contest as the most perfect blonde. As you stroll along the beach you will see Sam Roper running a hamburger stand, and after walking around a huge beach umbrella you will find Robert Brewer and Ruth Darby spooning. You will learn from them that Forest James is training on the golf links for his coming contest with Gene Sarazen. From Florida you will go to New Orleans where you will find Edward Smith peddling fruit and Alvesta Sartain running a beauty parlor. You will also discover Beulah Singleton, the noted physician. As you journey on to Houston you will meet Harvey Richard, who is selling pink pills for pale people, patented by Earl Youngblood. 0n the train you will meet Jeanette Stappers selling popcorn. When you reach Hous- ton you will see a great sky-scaper in its infancy, being built by Fred Steussy and George Bertin and was designed by Lawrence Vidrine, the famous architect. You will visit the public library and find Edrie Morris and Alma Jurisch as librarians. When looking over a paper you will discover that Allen Shivers has just received the ap- pointment as Judge of the Supreme Court; Floy Logan and Edythe Haddon are to be associate judges. In a fashion magazine you will see several designs by Helen Kaman- augh and others by Minnie Furchner and some illustrations of stories by Lucille Hatry. Later on you will discover Clarence Smith running a wholesale Merchandise Company. In the Houston High School you will discover Alouisia Moore and Anna Tenny teaching English and Martha Black teaching music. Thelma Weber will also be living in House ton, not for business, but for pleasure. Gertrude Graves and Ulana Gregory will be joint proprietors of the Southwestern Engraving Company. You Will learn that Ralph Haynes is a noted civil engineer. You will notice an advertisement reading thus: Just published, High School English Made Easy , written by Hester Mount and Harry Denbo. When you return to Port Arthur, your own home town, you will meet many friends, yet the dearest of them will be your former classmates. You will soon learn that Mabel Thompson is an instructor of horseback riding at the Country Club; Hilda Smith is secretary of the Port Arthur Business College; Alef Vickers is running the most progressive real estate business in Port Arthur; Laura Gaertner is the librarian of the Gates Memorial Library; Rena Doiron has done more social service work aud brightened more sad homes than any other person in America; Lucile Gardner is teaching Chemistry in P. A. H. S. Catherine McGuire will be living in a beautiful home and having a splendid time driving her own car. Marie Charlie is President of the Port Arthur Business College and Agnes Moran is President of the Department Club. Thus speaks the prophetess, Sibyl from her cave under the rocks, and if these inscriptions are not disturbed, the class of i24 shall become renouned in days to come. X ;,$ 1x. THE CLASS 0F 25 We are the Jolly Juniors, our fame is rising high, We are not yet the Senior class, we will be by and by; We all will pass in Springtime, thereis none will say us nay, If we can only tread in time the straight and narrow way. 193 a very sad reflection, when you are tripping through a dance, And wish to start a Marathon to stretch from here to rance, That what with feasts and frolics, and the headaches that they brought, It may cost you all the credits that a term of study sought. Yes, waive had a glorious season, but weive settled down at as And when commencement comes along, you'll find that all have passed. We buckled down to business and the proud strut shall distinguish The wallg gf all the J uniors who made seventy-five in En- g 18 . We are all alike! at first we say our work shall touch the S 3', But by the first of May, Ah! well, we anyhow got by. Our class will live in history, its fame will long survive; For not a single one that passed made less than seventy five. -Leon Smith. W -' OFFICERS President ,,,,,,, Joe Saverino Vice-President Irene Williams Secretary-Treasurer ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Dora Leggett Colors Blue and Gold Motto Get a Bulldog Grip and Hold On JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The present Junior Class came to High School in 1921. This, in the estimation of the members of the class, was the most important thing that happened that year, and we fully believe that when we graduate next year the Port Arthur High School will have turned out the most illustrious class that has ever graduated from any school. In our first year, as Freshmen, we spent all of our time trying to adjust ourselves to the new school life. Now, since we are upper classmen ourselves, we can see the mistakes we made when Freshmen, for we did not take the advice of our superiors, but we thought, acted and spoke as Fish. However, by the time we were Sophomores we were as wise as any class of Sophs. We gave the advice to the Freshmen in such abundance that they were con- tinually amazed. We had another reason to be dignified, because the Seniors were now our Allies. As Juniors we are just as loyal as ever. We take the greatest pride in all our accomplishments. Of course we have our regrets as Well as our glories, but we are now restraining our knowledge and power until we shall have the opportunity to show the world what wonderful things the Juniors can do. --A Junior. I'M Pearl Becker Odelia Brown Louise Zingleman Iris Caughlin Bernice Goodwin Mary Hyde Cecile Marie Abbie Rose Cox George Scully Dora Leggett Pearl McNeil Dora Steglich Lynn McBride Cora Walker John Blair M yrtle Ledett Curtis Cockran Dorothy Stevenson Clifford Marsh Paul Bnurg Irene Sidneys Irene Williams Eva Atkinson Ida Belle Westwood Ivanelle Cooper Aldace Tatum RMonmie Allen Basil Stewart Nettie Mae Butts Floyce Davis Eloise de Graffenreidt Alexander Guidry Verditll Evans Marjorie Washburne Philip Richard Mary Belle Neil Mack Pond Hardy Akin Byrd Brannon Mary Frances Lively Blanche McBride G uy Jordan Norma Steglicll Lester Badgetl Edith Davis Clarence Smith Fannie Peveto Lenard Rodgers Lillian Holton Ruth Chafin Gladys Mount Mildred Saxon Jeanne Sanarens Fern Rodenberg Willie sts Rain Oswald Landry Carine Moore Inez Wiltz Ada Bliss Elmer Neilson Violet Edwards George Benin Wilma Sims Eloise Goodwin Frank Axtell Frances Denbo W 'fom Alice Hatcher Mary Culp Clara Louise FitzGerald Dorothy Richardson Willie Scallorn Carl Gaertner Lydia Fisher Jewel Jernigan Addie Ruth Knapp Mamie Butler Bert Peckham Alfred Sherwood Emma Nitclle Louise Nitche Helen Brown Rosa Weintrab Dorothy Fitzner Marjorie Nicks Mabel K yle Eloise de Graffenreidt Dorothy Mass J ack Rice George Booz H. S. Singletary ff. M '4HA THE CLASS OF t26 You Freshmen boys and Freshmen girls, arriving young and meek, If you learn the ways of high school, then listen while I speak. This does apply more to the boys than to the girls, I must confess, Becauseel speak with confidence-the girls were always fresh. You are entering on great dangers that Pm warning you about, Cause the goblinsill get you if you don't watch out. You buy up lots of paper, you buy up lots of ink; The amount of notes youill have to take will drive a man to drink. No paper wads in study hall, and don't you romp and shout, Cause Mr. Carter'll get you if you dontt watch out. Now, girls, I'll speak out plainly and let you know the worst, For ifs nothing but politeness to attend to ladies first. Don't paint your little faces,-don't paint your little lamps, For our respected principal does not like baby vamps, Now, girls, I mean this for your good, so donit get mad and pout, ,Cause the jellybeanstll get you if you dontt watch out. Now, boys, you're at the high school, where hooky is a sin; You can hardly tell a lie that they won't catch you in. Don,s skip a single period, but try to stick iem out, iCause Mr. Carter'll get you if you don't watch out. And now I'll give one last advice and try to make it plain, If you heed my kindly warning, it will save you lots of pain. You have got to run the gantlet, so pad your trousers out, 'Cause the Sophomores'll bump you if you donit watch out. Donit mind a little kidding, our teachers are not mean, They can stand a bit of frolic if you keep the high school clean. Freshies and Sophs can have their fun, just so they keep the rule That all classes pull together for the honor of the school. The Sophs here bid you welcome, and PH say there is no doubt That you,ll make us look like pikers if we don't watch out. eLeon Smith. OFFICERS President ,, Cora Glasglow Vice-President Ada Vandegriff Secretary-Treasurer ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Angus McDonald Colors Purple and Gold SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY What a splendid looking group of young people, remarked an onlooker. Yes, it is we whom he had reference toethe Sophomore class of '24. While we cherish many secret ambitions and individual desires and aspirations, we have at least one purpose in common. We are striving for the same goal which can be gained only by faithful and energetic workesomething too precious to be bought with gold or to be lightly attainedesomething which must be earned. That goal for which we are striving is education. As a Freshman class we were ignorant and unlearned. However, when we first came to high school we were unaware of that fact. We were boastful and somewhat arrogant, trying to impart our wisdom to our superiors. After a few ineffectual attempts we became a reformed class, seeking knowledge with a diligence which aston- ished our critics. Now, as Sophomores, we possess desirable knowledge that, when sought by others, is kindly bestowed with an air of dignity which never fails to im- press the recipient. Our school life has been rather uneventful. Nothing very startling or amazing has occurred to disturb the even tenor of our daily routine. This is very unusual, con- sidering the Wise scope of our activities. The undeveloped talents and possibilities of our class is beyond comprehension. We have members partcipating in the various activities of school life, such as band, orchestra, football, etc. The English courses prepared and sent a portfolio to the Philippine Islands and received honorable mention in the daily papers of our city, of which fact we are duly proud. P fv M m ,. xx x A ; v m shmm THE CLASS OF '27 We are the Freshmen! Here we stand; We re the finest class throughout the land. We expect to lead you in work and fun We 11 show you how everything should be done. Our motto is old, but ever new; YouWII admit as much when I tell youe iiHush, little Freshie! donit you cry, Youill be a Senior by and by. eLeon Smith. HIGH FRESHMAN OFFICERS President Clifford Wood Vice President Darnell Wills Secretary-Treasurer . Odie Spivey LOW FRESHMAN OFFICERS President 7 Fred Falgout Vice-President John Saxon Secretary-Treasurer Ruth Neeb Colors Green and Gold Motto Upward, onward, and never backward FRESHMAN HISTORY The Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors seem to think that we are very small beings compared to them, but please remember that the great oak tree from the small acorn grew. We certainly looked forward to our coming to high school while attending Frank- lin. At the graduation exercises our class was the largest that has ever graduated from Franklin school. We are going to try to live up to our motto by trying to make uA,s instead of uDis . Our attendance is always good at football games, and perfect school spirit is what we have. We are also trying to keep our tardy record as low as possible and to have a high attendance every day. The Freshman class consists of about four hundred pupils. The hope of the class is to maintain this number throughout high school and to have at least seventy-five per cent of that number to enter college instead of so many stopping school when there is no necessity for them to do so. The talents are numerous in this class. We have musicians, singers and readers to give us credit in anything. 0n assembly mornings there is always some boy or girl who will favor us with a story, a reading or a musical number. The accomplishments are always highly appreciated by everyone present. eA Freshie. CHARLIE MAE ABINGTON When you want anything done ext actly right, just page Charlie Mae. She is a permanent generator of en- thusiasm and the personification of pep. We suggest that future Seagull staffs make her the sales manager, for she has already established the fact that she has the ability to be a capable circulator. JOHANNA RUYSENAARS In the beginning, when the pep wus meted out to mortals, somebody came up lacking, for Johanna certainly got more than her share. She has proven by her splendid work for the Seagull that she is the kind of person who will always succeed in whatever she undertakes to dc; F T . 'M, K ' a , a I lt ,, a 2: ,- M V Ill! W X m2 ; knm W'3m W v, , T I l . -' frh va LEE 0. SMITH Coach Smith has been in P. A. H. S. three years, and has thoroughly convinced us that no better Coach can he found anywhere. During his work among us he has in- stilled the manly qualities into every person with whom he has come in contact. We are responsible to his thur- ough knowledge, his efforts and his personality for al- most all of our victories, and to him we are indebted for much of our success. iFHHIIIaIl CROW-Captain Crow made a competent captain for '23. He played in every game except one, and the reason was sickness. Crow is one of the best high school ends to be found anywhere. His ability to receive a forward pass distinguishes him, and he will be a great asset of the team for next season. HYDkNick plays guard as if he were a college star and plays tackle equally as well. He seems at home in both positions. To Nick goes the distinction of playing in every game. Few can beat this honor. Nick follows up every point and usually downs his man. Loss of Nick through graduation this year means a great loss. TURNER-Warhorse deserves his name because he charges the line like an old Grecian war horse. Last year he gained a P. A. R., but this year he gained P. A. with sweater, football in everything, and he deserves it, too. His return next year means much to the team. TAYLOR-Dent is one of the heaviest men on the team, and the way he carried his weight was remarkable. With his weight as a great asset Dent knocked great holes in the line of the opposing team. WALKEReThis is Bohls first year on the first team, but he held down center in a manner that drew the at- tention of everyone. With his graduation Port Arthur loses one of the most popular athletes. R. BUTAUDeCaptain-elect. Fats moved around with his 200 pounds with the agility of a featherweight. He was a veritable juggernaut to opposing linesmen. Fats received his third letter this season, and odds are that he will get another next year. The yellow jackets will have an able captain next year. IGLESIAS-Mohicky is only a Freshman this year, and one of the great stars in Port Arthur's football his- tory. He is sure to be greater than ever next year. Mohicky scored all the points in the victory over Sour Lake, and made a large part of them in several other games. He is a quarterback that makes opposing teams think twice. TROW-Buba's chief asset is his ability to handle a forward pass. He is one of the pair of ends that is not to be found everywhere. His playing at end was every- thing that could be desired. Buba will be one of Port Ar- thur's greatest football assets next year. MORGAN-Tommy's chief assets are his skillful car- rying of the ball, his speed and aggressiveness. always works through the mass of tangled feet and hands and carries the ball for gains. star next year. Morgan will be another SCHLICKER-Schlicker alternated at fullback and guard and was equally good at each position. The grad- uation of Slicks will be keenly felt. Schlicker was good at carrying the ball and also good at downing his man. W. BUTAUD-Wilmer played substitute last year, but this year he was one of the stars of the game. He is one of the shiftiest men of the team and always downed his man. He will probably fill his same position next year and star again. SULLIVANeSullivan played at the end and half back and played each position with ability. His ability to elude pursuers is one of his chief assets, and Sullivan will be missed next year on account of his grit. BLANCHARD-Country was a substitute for a player who played most of the time, therefore he did not play much, but when he did he proved that he had the making of a star. Blanchard will have a good chance for Center next year. ELLIOTTe-He gets his nickname because he is small, but his size seems to be an asset instead of a hindrance. His agility in passing through an entangled mass of arms, legs and bodies marks him as one that ought to rank with college stars. BOURG-To some the work of Bourg may not seem outstanding, but to the close observer of football his work at tackle was one of the factors in Port Arthur's suc- cess this year. Paul is one of the brightest hopes for next year, and, with his experience of this year, he promises to be a star of next year. BATTARBEE-Shrimp, the small in size, he's not least in value. Shrimp proved to be one of the best ath- letes of the game. He is a coming star and will give someone trouble for a regular position next year. His playing is all that can be desired. GUTE-Glen is one of the speediest men on the team. His speed and ability to carry the ball gained a lettered sweater and gold football this year. Glen leaves us this year, and it will take a good man to fill his place. PREJEAN-Pre displayed remarkable ability in every game in which he participated, but especially did he show ability in the Houston Heights game. His return next year is one reason why Port Arthur will stand high in percentage in 1924. .mllwn THE DAYTON GAME Port Arthur started her 1924 football season with a bang when she defeated Dayton t0 the tune of 46-0. After the first few minutes of play the outcome was never in doubt. In every quarter except the third, when second- string material was sent in, the score was kept mounting up. By straight line plunges, end runs and Well-executed passes, touchdown upon touchdown was registered. Port Arthur 3 line, one of the heaviest in the State, was invincible, as shown by the fact that Dayton only made one first touchdown, while the backs proved that they could be depended on to handle their end. Coach Smith had a world of material to draw from, having three full teams on the field. Captain Crow and his men proved in this game that they would be an able contender for championship honors. , . WU, , L. . V WW .. W-V-q. meeuH ,.,.,V,,1 THE SOUR LAKE GAME One of the most bitterly contested games of the season was staged on Franklin Field when Sour Lake went downt to the tune of9 9.-0 During the first half the issue was continually in doubt, but in the last half the boys started off with a determina- tion which left no doubt as to the issue, and the Port Arthur supporters began plan- ning how to use the Sour Lake money. Numerous fumbles on the part of the inexperienced back field kept the supporters of the Maroon and Gold from scoring during the first half Port Arthur' 5 line showed the calibre it was made of when Sour Lake advanced the ball to Port Arthurs five- yard line and here for four downs failed to advance the ball. Walker and Hyde broke thru the Sour Lake line and held them for losses several times, while Captain Crow and Trow discouraged end runs 011 the part of the oppo- sition. Things started off with a rush in the last half. Port Arthur carried the ball to Sour Lake's ten-yard line by passes to Crow and Trow, who each had a perfect day. Here Iglesias drop-kicked a perfect goal in answer to the Maroon and Gold roosters, who were out uen marse under the direction of Lawrence Smith. The next score was made when Sullivan intercepted a forward pass and advanced the ball to Sour Lake 5 four- yard line, where Iglesias carried it over on a line smash. Gute and Butaud broke up many passes and strutted their stuff when it came to advancing the bail. Port Arthur' 5 goal line still remained to be crossed. THE SOUTH PARK GAME He who laughs last laughs best, is a quotation which certainly held true in this case. According to South Park, P. A. H. S. didnit have a chance, but after the whistle had been blown South Park had to admit that Port Arthur had a chance, and a mighty good one, as shown by the score, which was 13-0 in our favor. In the first few minutes of play Trow, taking a neat pass out of the air, raced to South Park's two-yard line, when Iglesias failed to kick goal, but, as it developed later, it was not needed. After this, South Park tightened up and no further scores were made during the remainder of the half. Several Port Arthur players had to be taken out on account of injuries. These included Crow and Butaud. The last half was somewhat like the first. Brady, the star of the South Park team, either passed the ball or ran with it himself for numerous gains, but he could not do it all. During the last few minutes of play Port Arthur took the defensive and, after holding South Park on her five-yard line, Butaud intercepted a pass, ran for a touchdown. Iglesias kicked goal this time and the game ended 13-0. The back field showed a world of improvement over last week's game, while on the line Bourg showed up to advantage. THE SOUTH PARK COLLEGE GAME Port Arthur went up against a college team and at the final whistle its goal line still remained to be crossed. South Park was in a position to score several times, but each time Port Arthufs line refused to let them thru. South Park's team outweighed Port Arthuris ten pounds to the man, but all to no avail. Iglesias showed that as a punter he was hard to heat, for his punts averaged ten yards more than his opponents, while Hyde demonstrated his ability in following up punts. The opposition found out early in the game that his side of the line was a ustone wall . Many predicted that South Park would win by at least two touchdowns, and at the end of the game went away with another idea of Port Arthuris ability. THE HOUSTON HEIGHTS GAME Port Arthur went down to defeat and lost the game which should have been theirs. Port Arthur made four first downs to Houston's one, and that goes to show which had the better team. Port Arthur had the ball and was going strong in the first quarter. Iglesias dropped back to pass the ball to Crow. The ball was passed, but a Houston man intercepted it and ran for a touchdown. Another break of the game went against Part Arthur When Iglesias had his elbow dislocated in the second quarter. Batterbee, the midget quarter, took his place, but he could not pass, run or kick so well as Iglesias. Houston's second touchdown was made in the third quarter when Hinnes of the Hous- ton team received a pass and scored another touchdown. Many times during the game Port Arthur was in scoring distance, but each time something prevented her at the critical moment. Hyde still flashed his same old game at tackle. Walker, at center, smashed many a line play. Although Port Arthur went down to defeat, she showed that she had the better team. THE HOUSTON CENTRAL GAME The Houston Central game was Port Arthur's worst defeat. The Yellow Jackets were outwitted and outplayed throughout the whole game. When Bubba Trow looked back with an open field before him he lost Port Arthurts best chance to score against the Central Tigers. Each Houston man outweighed his Yellow Jacket opponent from fifteen to twenty pounds, and with this weight they tore up the Port Arthur defense. They not only tore up the defense, but they won, 28-0. The passing of the Central Tigers was the best seen on this field this year. It seemed that they could not miss a pass. The first quarter saw neither team score. Each team was penalized in this quar- ter. In the second quarter neither team seemed to gain much until, with the ball on Port Arthuris forty-yard line, Houston made an end run and two passes, and on the second pass Hoover crossed the line. Cumming made the kick. Score: Houston, 7; Port Arthur, 0 1 The third quarter was very exciting for Port Arthur, because it was in this quar- ter that Port Arthur lost its only chance to score. Bubba Trow intercepted a pass and raced forty-five yards in an open field, but looked back and was downed. The fourth quarter was the most exciting of all. The Central Tigers looked like a cyclone. They made one touchdown after another and made the kick on each. At the end the score was: Houston, 28; Port Arthur, 0. THE ORANGE GAME . Port Arthur put away the football hopes of Orange Thursday to the tune of 25-0 in game of straight football. 4 ' The players journeyed to Orange by boat, and on the way there a rather amusing meldent occurreda though those around did not think so. The Juliet, the boat the players were on, in trying to pass a large tanker collided with it, and in the excite- ment, several of the players, though brave on the field, refused to take any chances on the boat. The result was that several of them tplayers have asked that name be omittedl jumped overboard and swam for the goal posts, which happened to be the shore. No further accident occurred during the trip, but all agreed that what hap- pened was sufficient. Arriving in Orange, the team raided a cafe and then went to the field, where they strutted their stuff. THE GALVESTON GAME The toe of Mohicky Iglesias ran true to form in the Galveston game, punting a total of 410 yards for gains totaling 376 yards. Iglesias' wrist, sprained in the Houston Heights game, was not well today, but Galveston played a clean game and allowed him to remain the Whole time. The Port Arthur line was almost invincible. Once Galveston was on the five-yard line, but the line held them back. It looked like the line that helped Port Arthur remain undefeated during the first of the season. With the ball on Galveston's twenty-yard line, Port Arthur gained fifteen yards through the talking of a Galveston substitute, and Morgan carried the ball over for the other five yards. Mohicky's toe counted for points twice, once for a point after touchdown and once for a field goal from the twentyufive-yard line. At the end of the second quarter the score stood 10-0, and thus it remained. In the last quarter Galveston became dangerous. With the ball thirty-five yards from the goal, Smith completed a thirty-yard pass to Boyd that will go down as one of the neatest plays of the game. Twice the line charged, but the Port Arthur tackles broke through and held them for a loss each time. THE JUNIOR-SENIOR GAME The annual game between the Juniors and Seniors was played at Franklin Field on the muddiest gridiron in Port Arthur's football history. Until the last quarter it seemed an evenly drawn game, but in the last minute of play Mohicky Iglesias, be- g'rimed with mud, splashed and slid forty yards for a touchdown. There was just enough time for the kick, which was missed, making the score 6-0 in favor of the Juniors. The Juniors had a small margin on the line. The Juniors and Freshmen of '23324 will long remember Iglesias as the brave midget quarterback who brought defeat upon the Seniors. For one year the Seniors must continue the memory of their defeat, and the Juniors will hold the honor of this traditional fight for one year. For the Juniors Captain R. Butaud, Iglesias, Prejean, Crow and Trow starred, and Captain Elliott, Morgan, Hyde, Hoag and Barnes starred for the Seniors. 6696-X-i6-l696-X-96 THE SEASON Considering the fact that eleven letter men graduated last year, the season of 1924 started off with a bright outlookt Only five letter men returned, but these, headed by Captain Crow and coached by Coach Smith, soon built up a good teamt The spirit of the supporters was high and no one can look over the result of the games played and say there was no cause for the high hope. There was an abundance of material to choose from, and Coach Smith, aided by the hearty co-operation of everyone, picked an able squad. Port Arthur fans and teams never fail to give their co-operation and to show an admirable spirit. There were seven games played this season, four won, one tied and two lost. On account of the ability and also the spirit shown by the players during the season, eighteen yellow coat sweaters and gold footballs were awarded the first team, and six maroon jerseys with a gold P. A. R. to the reserves. To Coach Smith goes the praise and honor for the excellent team of '24. With the exception of five men, he built and perfected this team from practically new ma- terial. Port Arthur may boast of one of the most competent high school coaches of any school. A coach cannot make a team alone, therefore some praise must go to Captain Crow and the other four letter men Who returned. THE SCORES Port Dayton ...... 0 Port Sour Lake 0 Port South Park s ......... 0 Port South Park College. 0 Port Orange 0 Port Houston Heights 14 Port .. . Houston Central . Port Arthur 10 Total ........................A..........A......,,,A,,,,103 Total ............................................... a 42 f'f' ' ,7. A 7 agkethall Port Arthur,,,., .. Port Arthur Port Arthur Port Arthur Port Port Port Fort Port Fort Port Basketball Scores .12 Dayton ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Ball High Port Neches South Park, Beaumont South Park Ball High,, Houston Central South Park College Nederland .. South Park Port Arthur.......... 33 Kirbyville g-- 28 Port Arthur 22 24 Port Arthur .............................................. 38 South Park .............................................. 14 Total -477370 Total ,297 TURNERsliWar Horse made his first letter in has- ketball this year, and certainly earned it with his able guarding and nevendie spirit. UWar Horse will be of much aid to the maroon and gold next year, both in basketball and football. SCHLICKERsiiDutchman proved his ability to play basketball this year as well as football, and was a valu- able asset to Port Arthur as a defender of our goal. We will miss the Dutchman's able passing and guarding next year in basketball. WALKER-This is Walker's first year of basketball for Port Arthur, and we are certainly glad it will not be his last. Walker hailed from Kirbyville, where they start basketball in September and stop in May, and this, combined with his natural ability, is the reason for Walk- er's being a good forward. LIVINGSTON-Livingston was one of the reasons why Port Arthur had such a good defense this season. Jewel certainly made a good guard, and this fact, to- gether with his experience this season, will make us wel- come him back next season. HYDE- Nick certainly does come to all the require- ments of the tall, large, goal-shooting center that we always hear of and seldom see. Nick will be missed in all departments of athletics next year. IGLESIAS tcl- Mohicky was elected captain unan- imously, and he has filled this position, as well as that of forward, with exceedingly good skill. Always on his toes, Mohicky may be counted on to add points to Port Ar- thur's score. PREJEAN- Pre was another fast man on the court and worked well both at center and forward. We expect to see Pre in the center position regularly next season. Pre showed up particularly well in the league game in Beaumont. CROW Howard plays guard as no one else can do, and this ability, combined with almost unening shoot- ing, makes him rank among the best. Crow is a fast man, and played center several times this year. CARRUTHERM. N. held the honor of being the fastest man on the court for Port Arthur this year, and any one seeing him pivot away from the opposing man and make a basket will understand why it is J. N. will be missed next season. THE SEASON Taken as a whole, this years's basketball team has been a success. Five letter men returned from last year's squad at the first call of the season. Besides this, plenty of good material turned out for daily practice. A proof of the fact that a large group of good material reported is given, inasmuch as there were nine letters awarded. Com- bining this with the efficient coaching of Coach Smith, we have the victorious team of 24. In all, there were seventeen games played, nine of which were won by Port Arthur. A league comprised of six teams, representing South Park High, South Park College, Silsbee, Nederland, Port Neches and Port Arthur, was formed in Beaumont. Port Ar- thur finished in first place in this league with one hundred per cent. The first game to usher in the season was with Dayton. The Yellow Jackets did themselves credit for the first clash; they also showed a fast, passing, offensive game that developed greatly as they progressed. The game with Ball High of Galveston was fast and peppy, and at the end of the first half the score was tied. Nevertheless, despite the fighting spirit of the Port Arthur team, Ball High overcame the opposition in the last few minutes of play by scoring ten points to our four. Then followed two more games in the Franklin gym with South Park, both of which Port Arthur won by a large majority of points. Both of these games were out of the league and had no effect on our standing. The first game of the season with Beaumont was played in Beaumont. Port Art thufs quint played a good game notwithstanding the fact that the score at the end of the game was 28-18 in Beaumont's favor. Following this a return game was played on the Franklin court. The Yellow Jackets gave them a hard, fast game, and an extra five-minute period was needed to overcome the tie that existed at the end of the regular time. It was in this extra period that Beaumont looped two field goals, establishing a lead which the home team failed to pass. The final score was 15-12. For the first time in the history of Port Arthur basketball, the Maroon and Gold aggregation made a trip to Galveston. Tired out from the journey, the Port Arthur team lacked their usual fight and vim, and the game ended in Ball High's favor. En route back to Port Arthur, 8 game was played with Central High in Houston, and again the game ended disastrously for the locals. However, it must be said that Port Arthur displayed, as usual, the same old fighting spirit. The district tournament was held this year in South Park, with fourteen or fit- teen teams competing for honors. Port Arthur met South Park first, defeating them with apparent ease. Next came Kirbyville, the team that put last years team out of the tournament, which met with strong opposition and finally defeat. As the day advanced, various teams withdrew defeated until only Beaumont and Port Arthur remained undefeated, and as contenders for the honors of the district champion. A tight game ensued, Port Arthur playing one of the best passing games seen in this district. Nevertheless, luck seemed to be with Beaumont, and the game ended with the score 24-22. Beaumont retained the championship for the second successive time. However, we hope there will be a different tale to tell next year. THE BASEBALL SEASONii Since the Seagull goes to press before the baseball season has really gotten under way, it is necessary to pledge the success of the coming season by the material report- ing for practice. And without doubt the prospects are better this year than ever before for one of the best baseball teams ever put on the diamond to represent Port Arthur High School. Trow, who held the position behind the home plate last season, is back again and will in all probability be the receiving end of the battery for P. A. H. S. Hyde, Morgan and Iglesias are showing up fine as prospects for the pitching staff. Walker, a new man, is a strong contender for the initial bag. Besides him there are also several others who are trying out for the same position. For second base we have three good men out, and it will be a tight race between Bammert, Ham and Carruthers to see which one will watch the keystone bag for Port Arthur. Short stop seems to be between Morgan and uMohicky, although there are several other men out for the posi- tion that have the right stuff and will give both Morgan and Iglesias some strong competition. At third we have Schlicker, Livingston, Gnte, as strong competitors, and from indications thus far Port Arthur will have three good third basemen in these men. In the outfield Crow, who played last year. Batterbee, Hoag, Wareen are all likely to get a chance. Besides these men mentioned for places, there are others that will be given chances and, under the coaching of Coach Smith and Mr. Duckett, Port Arthur is certain to have one of the best teams in the State and a team that will be victorious during the whole season. DEDICA TION TO THE MAN WHO IS EVER LOYAL. STEADFAST AND TRUE IN ALL RELATIONS OF LIFE, WHO STANDS AS A DISTINGUISH- ED TYPE OF THE WORLDS NOBLE ARMY 0F CONSTRUCTIVE WORKERS, GIVING THE BEST OF AN ESSENTIALLY STRONG NATURE TO THE PROMOTION OF THE CIVIC AND MA- TERIAL INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH HE LIVES, GIVING THE PRICELESS HERITAGE 0F WORTHY THOUGHTS AND WORTHY DEEDS TO THE HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS, WE THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1924, LOVINGLY DEDICATE THIS, THE TWELFTH VOLUME ,OF THE SEAGULL, TO MR. BURTON A. McGLACHLIN. TRACK When the time of the year rolls around and brings with it the budding trees and soft spring breezes, one is able to see groups of track-clad men wherein each individual is practicing a feat in which he desires to excell others. And indeed this is becoming more in evidence at Port Arthur th School as the season progresses. Previous to the last two years track has not held a very important place in athletic activities in P. A. H. S. Despite this fact, we sent a team to Houston last year to compete in the meet there, and from there one man was sent to the State meet in Austin. At both places Port Arthur was represented most capably. We hope this year that a whole team Will be sent to the State meet and carry off a bundle of honors. From early indications of promising material reporting to Coach Smith for track work, this will be a banner year in the history of track at Port Arthur th School. PORT ARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL BAND Oren L. Lantz, Director James H. Kreimeyer, Assistant Director One of the things P. A. H. S. has to be proud of is the band. The band is now three years old and is one of the most successful organizations in high school. It is com- posed of forty-five high school players, each of whom has been thoroughly trained by a competent director. Every student enjoys a rare advantage, since we have one of the best directors obtainable. Each year since the band has been in existence it has given a uConcert Unique, which has won a reputation for the participants that would he difficult to equal in any other field of activity. This year's concert, if possible, excelled former ones. Last year the band won the prize as the best band of the South. At every football game, program given by any school organization, or any other activity Where music is desired, the band is always present to give a concert. During March and April the band gave eight public concerts in the Lions park. Members of the band are CORNETkSolo, James Kreimeyer, Forest James, Alvin Dalton; first, N. L. Wil- son, Alvin Davis, William Simmons; second, Edward Smith, Westley Sidneys, G. K. Lomax. CLARINETkSolo, John Saxon, Paul Culp, Overton Able; first, Howard Carter, Paul Lovejoy; second, Roy Hodges; Eb, Oliver Lippencott; C, Lenard Rodgers, Roy Gentile. TROMBONES-Clyde Jones, Mack Pond, Thirston Goodwin. PICCOLOHames Cedars, Louis Johnston. FLUTPLouis Johnston. MELLOPHONEkLester Badgett, Frank Axtell. BARITONES-Russell Willoby, Carl Prohl. BAsyLawrence Vidrine. DRUM$Chandler Hoag, Charles Dunstfm, William Caughlin. SAXAPHOIEESeGolda Hansard, C melody; Lawrence Hilliard, C melody; Gor- don Hannaman, alto; Harold Goodwin, alto; Robert Wiley, tenor; John Blair, baritone. Hsuauiil V. 1V A $.Q'Q' U 4 f; OREN L. LANTZ No one deserves more credit for great accomplishments than does Mr. Lantz. He has organized, trained and brought to suc- cess one of the most meritorious organi- zations 0f the P. A. H. S. To his thorough knowledge of music and his untiring efforts we owe much of the honor which has been bestowed upon the P. A. H. S. band. illimiil' $VQX0Q'4 FRANK W. KERNS Port Arthur High School is indeed for- tunate to have an orchestra under the di- rection of such an artist as Mr. Kerns. He is a very accomplished musician and a thorough, competent and efficient director. His knowledge of music seems to be un- limited, and it is a privilege to study under his direction. ORCHESTRA The High School Orchestra is one of those organizations which can but grow with the years. It was organized three years ago and has now come to be an orchestra that would be of credit to any school. It is composed of approximately twenty-five players, each of whom has had very good training under the present director, Mr. Kerns. There are enough instruments owned by this organization to compose a sym- phony orchestra. All music that is played is of the highest type. The High School Orchestra has appeared on many and various programs. At all programs given by any organization of the school the orchestra is always present and willing to make the entertainment more successful by playing a selection. The orchestra, as well as the band, contribute much to the good of the school, and espe- cially to the students who play in either organization. The high school is duly proud of such an orchestra and band as we now have. Players in the orchestra are: FIRST VIOLINS-Edmond Holway, Gladys Campbell, Helen Porter, Porter Har- ris, Vernon Repschleger, Helen Johnson, Franklin Cox. SECOND VIOLINS-Hazel Benware, Margaret Jackson, Aurelia Pattison, Hassie Placette, Maurine Southerland. CELLO-Loraine Woolman, Gertrude Seubold. FLUTE-Louis Johnson. CLARINET-Paul Culp, Lenard Rodgers. HORN-Frank Axtel, Loyd Badgett. CORNET-Forrest James, Alvin Dalton. TROMBONE-Clyde Jones, Mack Pond. SAXAPHONE-Golda Hansard. W xm THE SEAGULL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Francis B. Dunn BUSINESS MANAGER Nicholas E. Hyde EDITORIAL ASSOCIATES Allen Shivers, Assistant Editor Alice Alkirem Assistant Editor Lynn McBride Art Editor Abbie Rose Cox,,,, James Kreimeyer Ivy Stewart .......... Lee Burm- Humnr Editor Elizabeth Keeneyw ,,,,,,, Snap Shot Editor Margaret McDonald Assistant Snap Shot Editor BUSINESS ASSOCIATES Hardy Aiken.. Ernest Meyer. Advertising Manager ,,Circulation Manager ATA PISA PI Motto Squeeze the' Lemon and Let the Juice Fall Where It May Colors Black and Blue Flower Rubber Tree Officers President Francis Dunn Vice-Prenident Alir-P Alkire Secretary-Treasurer ....... .. .AAllen Shivers Sponsor ma Mary E Members Hardy Aiken Lynn McBride Alice Alkire Margaret McDonald Lee Burge Ernest Meyer Francis Dunn Gertrude Seubold Elizabeth Keeney Allen Shivers James Kreimeyer Ivy Stewart THE STORY TELLING CLUB Motto Impression Precedes and Determines Expression Colors Old Rose and Gold Flower Rose Officers President Marjorie Nicks Vice-President ,, Dorothy Stevenson Secretary-Treasurer ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Letticia Ahysen Sponsor ,,,,,,,,,,, Miss Floy Haley Members Naida Alexander, Juanita Beau, Frances Black, Thelma Campbell. Iris Caughlin, Florence Coleman, Edith Davis, Rina Doiron, Durward Farque, Laura Gaertner, Eva Guidry, Thelma Placette, Jewel Parker, Mar- jorie Nicks, James New, Oline Kutcher, Catherine Jurischek, Mary Anne Ickert, Dorothy Fitzner, Lucille Gardner, Dorothy Stevenson, Marjorie Washbulne, Edna Mae Perkins, Letticia Ahysen. r WWW EWVN x . 7 :2? .1. kpim a..k.$b. 31:1 vnitpg ' 77f? x BACCALAUREATE SERM ON tMidtermt The midterm graduates entered the most eventful and probably the most impor- tant week of their career Sunday evening, J anuary 20, when the Baccalaureate Sermon and other interesting numbers were enjoyed by a large congregation. Rev. W. I. Caugh- ran presided over the service. The first number, ttEvening Star, was splendidly rendered by the High School Orchestra. The hymn, ttAll Hail the Power of Jesus' Name, was sung by the entire audience, following which Rev. W. I. Caughran pronounced the invocation. Lift Thine Eyesf a beautiful vocal selection, was given by the High School Chorus. The scripture lesson was read by Rev. W. I. Caughran and a prayer was offered by him. The sermon was preached by Rev. C. W. Rogers. Then a hymn was sung by the con- gregation and the benediction was pronounced by Rev. C. W. Rogers. The orches- tra again rendered a beautiful selection, ttBarcarolle, from Tales of Hoffman. COMMENCEMENT NIGHT tMidtermt The midyear graduation exercises were held Friday, January 25, with Superin- tendent G. M. Sims presiding. Twenty-one graduates took their places before an auditorium crowded with friends and relatives. The invocation was pronounced by Rev. V. A. Godbey. Two beautiful selections, From the Land of the Sky-Blue Water, by Cadman, and Sleepy Time, by Laura Sedgwick Collins, were charm- ingly rendered by the High School Girls' Chorus. The Salutatory was given by Anna Tenny. The High School Orchestra, under the direction of Prof. F. W. Kerns, played Apple Blossoms, by Roberts, following which the Valedictory was given by Aloui- sia Moore. The Commencement Address wes delivered by Dr. Walter S. Monroe, director of educational research, University of Illinois. The diplomas were presented the graduates by Mr. D. Button, president of the School Board. A brass quartette, Prof. Orten Lantz, Clyde Jones, Lester Badgett and James Kreimeyer, played the uSextette from Lucia? The benediction was pronounced by Dr. C. W. Culp. The theme of Dr. Monroe,s address was the relation of education to the commu- nity. He showed us the present condition of public schools and congratulated Amer- ica on her splendid schools, yet explained to us how me might improve them. Dr. Monroe confirmed his reputation as an original, keen thinker and a splendid speaker. Hl-SENIOR PICNIC tMidtermt It is a terribly hard thing for Hi-Seniors to reach school at 8 o'clock to take a spelling test, but every Hi-Senior was in front of the Library ready to start on the picnic of a lifetime at 8 otclock in spite of the fact that it was cold and raining. The class, chaperoned by Miss Parker, finally reached Magnolia Park. Still pouring down rain! But that didn't matter. The Seniors engaged in a lively football game, using a can of Carnation milk as a football. At noon the crowd gathered around a real picnic lunch. In the afternoon Eleanor Gunn, Helen Porter and Audrey Byrd, as a self-appointed committee, went to the fairgrounds and, after much scheming, persuaded officials to allow each Senior to enter the fair on a child's ticket. Every foot of the grounds was explored and the band had a large, gay procession of followers during the entire afternoon. Since all Seniors are so considerate, the crowd started home about 5 o'clock; However, Curry,s Chevrolet was almost drowned and they had to administer artificial respiration for some time and even use a pullmotor. Although it rained all day, every one testified that he had had the best time that he had ever experienced in his life. BEAUTY CONTEST Seagull activities were rather draggy when some wise fellow jumped up and sug- gested that we have a beauty and popularity contest. One never knows just how much pep and enthusiasm, class spirit or whatever one may wish to call it, that the classes have until a contest between the classes is started. The contest started on Wednesday and lasted through Friday. During this time every one in high school was kept in continual suspense, because each candidate was being well supported and only time could tell who would be the victor. Every class showed loyalty in the way each candidate was supported; indeed, there was so much enthusiasm that the students were more interested in reaching the Seagull booth at the end of each period than in trying to work a physics problem or in learning the writers of the Elizabethan age. All of the pep was not displayed by the Seniors alone, for the Sophomores and Freshmen showed as much class spirit as anyone, as was evidenced by the results of the contest. One would have thought that the Port Arthur High School was electing the President of the United States if he could have heard the heated discussions and petty disputes taking place about the corridors and campus. The interest in the contest never abated for one moment throughout the three days, and during the afternoon of the last day there was at all times a large crowd around the booth. The greatest excitement came, however, when, at the close of school on Friday, the votes were being counted in the office. The critical moment came when the returns were posted on the board. The students could hardly wait until the last name was written. It was a happy moment for the supporters of Lillian Bolton and Louis Bandy, when it was finally announced that the former was elected the most beautiful and the latter the most popular person in the Port Arthur High School. SENIOR PICNIC It's Three o'clock in the Morning'l-Thatls what the members of the Senior class thought when they had to get up at 5 olclock in order to reach the library by 6. At that time all the Seniors of '24 were trying to get on the same part of the truck which was to leave at 6:15 for Village Creek, where the picnic was to be. After all had found a place to hang on, for there wasn't comfortable sitting room, the truck started. There were no accidents except that a chicken was run over on the Beaumont road, and there was not even any car trouble. When the crowd reached Beaumont they waited for those who were not brave enough to get up at 5 o'clock and who preferred to follow in their own cars. While the truck was stopped, Beau- mont learned just how lively the Port Arthurians were. We reached Village Creek about 10, and took pictures until noon. At noon we all enjoyed the best picnic lunch that any crowd ever ate. During the afternoon some of the crowd found pleasure in bathing while others danced, and even others preferred to talk. lYou know Seniors are fond of talkingJ The boys seemed to enjoy galloping dominoes and African golf most of all the forms of entertainment. The teachers who chaperoned were kept busy for about an hour trying to get the bunch together to start home. We started about 4:30 and had no car trouble. tWhat a wonderJ We again stopped in Beau- mont and made an Italian move faster than he had ever done in his life to serve all the Seniors with ice cream cones. When we reached home at 6:30 everyone declared that he had the most enjoyable time that he had ever had in his life. SENIOR DRESS-UP DAY All lower classmen are naturally inquisitive, so it was a terrible task to keep them from finding out when Senior Dress-Up Day was to be. However, the Seniors managed in some way to keep the secret. Yet, when Senior girls dressed in pretty white dresses trimmed in gold and Senior boys dressed in white trousers and shirts and wearing yellow ties and caps began to appear, some Sophomore was wise enough to suggest that the eventual day was at hand. During the whole day if a Senior, dressed separate in full regalia, happened to step for just one moment into a room where a class of Fish were reciting, it would take the rest of the period for the teacher to quiet the youngsters down, and by that time there would be other excitement for them. By noon everyone was just as excited as if a circus had come to town. When the Senior parade and the stunts were taking place, all persons were amused and interested, but when the Senior colors of white and gold were being raised to the very top of the flag pole, several Juniors became almost envious and could hardly repress their zeal for rivalry. The whole day, with its excite- ment and pleasures, was one to be long remembered by Seniors. SEAGULL STAFF FROLICS Everyone is aware that the Seagull Staff is a very busy organization. However, the members of the Staff of twenty-four persuaded the Editor to forget work long enough to have one real good time. On a Friday evening in April the entire Staff, together with a few friends, en- joyed a most delightful dance at the Roof Garden of Hotel Beaumont. Inspiring music for the occasion was furnished by a splendid orchestra. During an interval between dances someone proposed that Jimmie Kreimeyer tell us a joke, and he said that he was the least bit hungry, so refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Someone overheard Nick Hyde tell Hardy Akin to go down on Saturday and see if he couldn't get another page of ads. Every Staff member present threatened to co- operate and send Nick home if he referred to the subject again, so he suggested that we stop the controversy by another dance. During the later hours of the evening sev- eral impromptu musical numbers were rendered, such as ttHail, Hail, the Gang's All Here, by the entire Staff. Each person enjoying this affair declared that this one occasion was an ample reward for all the work which he had done on the Seagull, to say nothing of the many other rewards. COMMENCEMENT NIGHT One of the most important events in the life of the Seniors of '24 was the Com- mencement exercises on the evening of May 30. Th exercises were presided over by Superintendent Sims. The auditorium was filled to overflowing with the friends and relatives of the graduates. The class graduating was the largest that has ever gradu- ated from Port Arthur High School. Several ministers of the city were invited to take part on the program of the evening. The high school orchestra, under the direction of Professor Kerns, rendered several numbers at the beginning of the program. The Girls' Chorus sang two beautiful selections. An address, interesting and beneficial to all those present, especially to ' the Seniors, was delivered by a prominent speaker. After the address the orchestra played another selection. The diplomas were presented to the graduates by Mr. Duvis Button, President of the School Board. H IH' PKQLGGUE 1V 4 HCOME OUT OF THE KITCHEN The play, Come Out of the Kitchenf' which was presented by the Senior class January 22 and 23 in the Franklin auditorium, was a great success. A splendid cast supported the leading lady, Miss Florence Coleman, and besides those taking a part in the actual performance, practically every Senior rendered some service toward making the play a treat. The part of the leading lady, Olivia Daingerfield, a pretty, quickminded girl, was played by Florence Coleman, who was certainly charming and Winsome disguised as an Irish cook. Playing opposite her was Glen Gute, Who was well chosen for the part of the wealthy Northerner, Burton Crane. Allen Shivers, as Paul Daingerfield, made an excellent butler, and Helen Porter, playing the part of Elizabeth Daingerfield, took the part of the maid admirably, while Jimmie Kreimeyer, as Charles Daingerfield, the boot boy, occasioned much laughter throughout the entire performance. The part of the sarcastic Mrs. Faulkner, a wealthy visitor, was splendidly taken by Rina Doi- ron, and her daughter Cora was portrayed by Martha Black. Much humor was added by the performance of Leland Lacy as Solon Tucker, an elderly lawyer who made love to the cook. Roy Hodges played the role of Randolph Weeks, 8 real estate man, and Edward Laughlin became Thomas Lefferts, a poet. No one contributed more fun and laughter to the play than did Gertrude Seubold as Mandy, the typical Southern negro mammy. Indeed, uCome Out of the Kitchen was so successful that the Class of ,24 consid- ers that the Seniors were wise in choosing the cast and especially in selecting Miss Dietz as director. CONCERT UNIQUE N0. 3 Concert Unique N0. 3, given by the Port Arthur High School Band in the Frank- lin auditorium under the direction of Professor 0. L. Lantz, followed the precedent of the former concerts of this organization, and was a great success. There were many interesting and surprising features during the evening, each of which gave much credit to the band. A concert by the entire band preceded the novelty numbers, and was considered by all present to be of credit to those participating in the performance. Without doubt the greatest feature of the evening was the numbers played by Eugene Montgomery and UBossa Taylor on the largest saxaphone in the world. A150 several numbers were rendered by the saxaphone band. Not the least of the events was Charles Palmerts educated dog. Charles was direct- ing the performance and was moving the harp across the dog's mouth, when suddenly the curtain was pulled aside and Mr. Culpepper was revealed playing a harp. The piccolo duet by James Cedars and Joe Pine and a clarinet solo by Joe Pine proved to be the hit of the evening. However, Last Night on the Back Porch, played by the bottle band, was heartily applauded. Much laughter and fun was furnished by an artist from Los Angeles impersonating Charlie Chaplin. On the whole, the affair was very delightful and was enjoyed by a large audience. . nun?! ., 4? kW pame SEPTEMBER . Blue Monday-Raining and school starts. . Freshmen initiated. . Weather changeable-so is attitude of Seagull Staff. . Senior Class organized. Glen Gute president. . Most welcome Saturday since Vacation. . Seagull work begins in earnest. . College pharmacy is as overcrowded as the high school. . Circus in town. . Pep meeting. . Port Arthur vs. Dayton. OCTOBER . Seniors selecting rings. . Ring chosen. Mohicky meets Helen. . Port Arthur vs. Sour Lake. . Rather cold-smell of moth balls in hall. . Two more days till Saturday. . Mr. Stump gives talk on Fire Prevention. South Park Hi falls, 13 t0 0. . Rained all day. . Fire sale at R003 and Forst-G. S. Smith sports new suit. . Miss Donaldson talks on Better Speech Week. . Yum! Yum! Y! Y! Yum ti-ti-tum! Tum Culpepper! . Port Arthur vs. South Park College. . Six weeks, exams tomorrow. . Six weeks1 exams start. . More exams. . Miss Dietz presents Maker of Dreams? . Port Arthur vs. Houston Heights. . Eleanor Gunn collecting money for Senior rings. . Teachers assign long lessons regardless of Halloween. NOVEMBER . Midterm Senior picnic. . Port Arthur vs. Houston Central. First Seagull sales drive. . Port Arthur vs. Orange. 10. 12. 13. 16. 17. 118. . Permanent passes given staff members. 21. No school Monday-Armistice Day. Saturday-two more days to go. Holiday. Better Speech Week exams. Football game tomorrow. Port Arthur vs. Galveston. Rained all day. Seniors discuss graduation essays. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. . J ust twenty-five days till Christmas. . J unior-Senior game-Juniors victorious. . Midterm Senior dress-up day. . New six weeks begins. . Six weeks' reports out. . Rain . Mr. Carter back from Dallas, feeling better. . Mr. Carter back at school. . Pop Harding married. . No more school till J anuary 2. . Merry Christmas. . Recuperating from Christmas dinner. . School again. . Eight more days till midterm battle. . J uniors present Seniors gifts. . Senior exams. . Ditto. . Senior play. . More play-also rain. . Midterm reports. . Four and a half more months. OH! . Miss Donaldson resigns as head of English department. . ths going to be the new English teacher? . Miss Donaldson takes position as Librarian. . Blue Monday. . Page the traffic cownew building. . Assistant Editor Seagull fined for speeding. . Mr. Duckett inspecting household furniture. Page Cupid! . Candidates for beauty contest elected. . Picture show in study hall. . Beauty contest begins. . Beauty contest hitting on all eight. . Beauty contest closes. . Raining again. . Staff members thinking of going to Houston. . Staff members gone to Houston. . Miss Tanner elected Senior Class sponsor. . Boysf Quartette sings for assembly. Senior play try-outs. First day of rest sa1es drive closed. Still resting. Hi Seniors studious English test tomorrow. Test hard and long. DECEMBER J ANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 1. Business staff soliciting ads. 3. Six weeks' exams this week. Everybody cramming. 4. School let out at three minutes till four. 6. Rain. Students get wet. 7. Still raining. Students get wetter. 11. Seagull staff confab. 12. Tommy Ryan gives exhibition in study hall. 13. Senior assembly. 14. There,s always something to be thankful for-tomorrow's Sat- 17. Seniors thinking about picnic. 18. League of Nations powwow in debate. 19. Bubba late for baseball practice-detained by Irene. 21. Drama class presents Two Crooks and a Lady to Fish. 22. Walter Schlicker wins game of pool in Legion House. 24. Seagull goes to press. 27. Sophs placidly inform Freshies that it2s Senior Dress-Up Day. 28. Senior Ed Laughlin discovered flying kite with kiddies. APRIL 1. No SCHOOL tApril fooD. 2. April fool, but not all black eyes passed. 3. Bubba knocks a home run. 4. Fish won decided game of one-and-over. 7. Monday all day. 1. Debaters gone to South Park. 4. Prof. Kirby trying to calculate the effect of his efforts to secure electricity. 15. Seniors working hard on essays. 18. Seagull staff frolic. 20. Mr. Duckett at church alone. Where's J uanita? MAY 1. Vacation just thirty days away. 2. Mr. Butler giving another extravanganza. 5. Certain Seniors presenting Mr. Harding bouquets. 6. Freshmen still fresh. 7. Glen Gute seen in English Library. 12. Russell Butaud agrees with English teacher. 13. Juniors planning on what to do when they become Seniors. 14. Review. 21. Seniors' last 01 exams. 24. Baccalaureate semen. 26. Dignified Seniors strutting around halls watching lower classmen taking exams. 30. Commencement N ight. We editors may dig and toil Till our finger tips are sore, But some poor fish is sure to say, tTve heard that joke before. Bernice Goodwin: uDo you know why I refused you ? Wilmer B.: itLeVs see, I canit think. Bernice: Right? Miss Smyth: Martha, where was the Declaration of Independence signed? Martha Black tafter a moment of hesitatiom: At THE BOTTOM. Gordon heading Virgin: HThree times I strove to cast my arms about her- thatis as far as I got, Miss Smyth. Miss Smyth: Well, Gordon, I think that's quite far enough. Eva at College sandwich shopi: I want a sandwich. Waiter: What kind? Eva: Something striking. Waiter: ItHow about a club? Mrs. Patterson: Nobody ever heard of a sentence without a predicate. Oswald: uI have, Mrs. Patterson. Mrs. Patterson: UWhat is it? Oswald: nThirty days. Irene tat ball gamer Where do they keep the extra bases? Ray: UWhat for? Irene: tiWell, somebody just said that man stole third base. Allen Shivers: ItDad, can you sign your name with your eyes shut? His Dad: Certainly. Allen: IiWell, then, shut your eyes and sign my report cards. Miss Dietz: All right, run up the curtain. Fred Steussy tgreen stage handi: What do you think I am, a squirrel? uHe's getting on so well at school; he learns French and Algebra. Now, Ronnie, say How diye do to the lady in Algebra. Overheard in Study Hall Freshman: What is a post Graduate? Senior: A fellow who graduates from a Correspondence School, I suppose. Mother: nWhy, Ray! Who ever taught you to use that dreadful word? Ray: Santa Claus. Mother: Not Santa Claus! Ray: Yes, mam, when he fell over a chair in my bedroom last Christmas eve. Alice Alkire: ttHow many subjects are you carrying? Francis: uI'm carrying one and dragging four. Aileen Tooke: ttMr. Harding, I donit think I deserve zero. Mr. H.: uI donit either, but I donit know anything less to give you. Suey: Are late hours good for one? Eloise: No, but they're fine for two. Helen: Remember that mustache Lee sprouted once that made me laugh? Eleanor: Yes, it tickled me, too. SEAGULL AIHALETIm WE HAVE THE BESTRIGHT UPS ON ALL SPOARTS us 5 $ c E ms VOL. SIX ISEVEN 8T KHZ HEEOHI- EDITH? lw Mll'yh'gchgz :; 4 Mn! kg , 4 THIS '3 HOW CAP CROV VCKELED ONE LANP LOWE. FAMOUS SCANPYNRVMN FIWHIBACKJOOTML '3 0m BIc SPMRI ' - em ! 4' Sueul-V- cw SAVE E R44 W nous! f I? N0, 4 ax fl 4 x I y yr 7, I 4' Monti? am I ' SEEeuLL orncsm EFFORT 5 PURCHASEIDAWK.THIS I519 ALerfi , .91 A ROUND SMART. 2 I 77 ; ow? rswgavEghiixlnmu rm'goliggd'gm asw XIT . yr esuuuus VIWovv + K Away: 1M E. Q k :0, First Outsider: uThat coach, Lee Smith, donIt spare any expenses on his men-e teaching them to milk, I guessf, Second Outsider: Yep, Suey tells me he's bought Jerseys for the use of the foot- ball team. Fishy Miss Boyd, hereIs a man at the door with a parcel for you. What is in it, Harvey Wingler? ItIt's fish, an' it's marked C. 0. D. Miss Boyd: UTell him to take it back. I ordered trout. Freshman: uDo you support the Seagull? Wise Soph: iiNo, it has a staff. Prof. Harding: Copper sulphide plus sulphur equals what? Chandler: uCu plus S2 equals profanity.n Prof. H: UProve it. Chandler: iiWell, according to the formula CU plus S-2 equals Cuss. A similar equation is K, plus S-2, equals Kiss. When a donkey saw a zebra He began to switch his tail. tiWell, I never, was his comment, There's a mule thus been in jail. Francis D. On Seagull officeh I wish youtd put your foot Where it belongs. Jimmie K.: iIWell, if I did, you wouldnit sit down for a month. Russel: How long before Pearl'll make her appearance? Mrs. Becker: She's upstairs making it now. Jimmie K.: Everything he touches turns to money. Lynn Mc: qu he touched you I suppose you would turn to a German marky Girl of grandmotheris day: nMay I persume to introduce myself, sir? Girl of today: Gimme a cigarette, kid! Helen: kGoing to that Appendix opperation this afternoon? Mildred: No, I hate those organ recitals. LETTERS There are letters of accent, There are letters of tone, But the best way to letter Is to letter alone. Mr. Harding: uWhere are my glasses? Bob Walker: On your nose. Mr. Harding: Don't be so indefinite. Miss Greenlee: How many senses are there? Allen Shivers: uSix. Miss Greenlee: I only have five. Allen Shivers: The other one is common sense. Allien Winn: Oh, I hate you. Every time I say something you stand there and contradict me. Hardy Aiken: uWhy, I do not. miss Greenlee: ttKatherine, what do you know about the orchard family? Katherine Wall: Please, miss, mother has forbidden us to indulge in any family gossip. Soph: ttDid you have any options on your algebra examination? Fish: ttNo, we haven't gotten that far yet. The nose is red The lips are blue, My ears are cold And so are Y O U. Fish: UAw, youlre afraid to fight! Soph: MNelw I'm not, but if I fight my pa'll find it out and lick me. Fish: uHowill he find it out?' Soph: nHe'll see the doctor going to your house. Buzzard Crow: HWatch yer car for a dime, mister. Mr. Butler: Beat it, kid. This car won't run away. B. C.: ttI know it, but I could call you when it starts to fall apart. Miss Tanner tin civics classy What does a silver certificate look like, Nicholas ? Nick Hyde: ttIt looks good to me, MiSs Tanner. If giggling had been the style in Caesar's day, would Elinor Gunn have been the star of the amphitheater of Rome? Moonlight was the night, but darkly dawned the day, For twenty-five all made D while only one made A . Tombstone Smith: Say, young fellow, what does a turkey like that one costT' Bubba Trow: ltGwan, do you think I was dumb enough to stop an, ask the guy I grabbed it from V The Freshmen Blues A Freshie went to heaven He went in a hurried flight, For what he thought was candy Was a stick of dynamite. A peanut lounged on a railroad track, Its heart was all a-flutter. The 5:15 came down the track Toot! Toot! Peanut butter. Juanita Bean: uStop that boy! He tried to kiss me! Mr. Harding: Oh, thatls all right, therelll be another along pretty soon. Francis Dunn: The picture of the horse is good, but wherevis the wagon? Abbie Rose Cox: Oh-erewell, you see the HORSE will draw that. Leon: Let me try on that suit in the window, my good man. Clerk: uSorry, sir, but youlll have to use the dressing room. Francis Dunn: tTll match you for this flivver. Jimmie K.: nNot on your life, I might win. Miss Tanner tin Economics Classl: What is a silent majority? Lilly Holton tabsent-mindedlyt: Er-I guess itls two men when therels a woman present. wm r' Dowma Me 6172 mm ? Hi 3 603091139, Mums r215 MW MISS Wu m now m u sum, mum 11.95 ta Dorothy: I hear that Martha and Alma are wonderful horsewomen. They even ride bareback. Absent-minded mother: HReally its a wonder they durft take a severe cold. Ruth,s father: The next time that young fool comes around here Iill sit on him. Ruth: ttOh, papa, leave that to me. A TRAGEDY OF THE BARNYARD Have you heard, the old black Rooster said, What happened to Mrs. Rhode Island Red? Well, it seems, poor dear, that a week ago, That day it turned so warm, you know, She thought it was Spring, so she gave a squawk And started out on a long, long walk. The sun was warm for an hour or so, And then, you remember, it started to snow. She lost her way and wandered around And slipped and fell on the icy ground, And got home finally, dazed and weak And so numb with cold she could hardly speak, Climbed to her nest with never a word, Andethis is the worst I've ever hearde Crouching down on her poor, cramped legs, She laid one dozen cold-storage eggs. Thelma Adcox: I found a button in my salad. Elizabeth Keeney: uCame off in the dressing, I suppose. Mr. Duckett: What did the people think of the Kaiser's marriage? Ernest: ttThey thought he was tired of peace. As Alma prepared to leave the train at the station here, a porter approached her with a cordial grin. Shall I brush you off, ma'am? uNo, said Alma with dignity, uI shall get off in the usual way. Katherine: uShall we go on a sleighing party? Ida: Yes, which teacher shall we slay? Johnnie Bammert: Where shall I sit? Spots: u0n your thumb, of course. Johnnie: uI can't, it's got a nail in it. We know a girl in this school who is so bow-legged that she could wear a pair of parenthesis for stockings. To be well-informed use a paper. Even a paper of pins will give you some points. Florence: Is my hat on straight, Ed? Edward: HQuite straight, my dear. Now do hurry, we're late already. Florence: ttWell, I shall have to go back, then. This isn't the sort of a hat that's worn straight? Speaking of Dumbbells Miss Tanner: HHelen, who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Helen Kavanaugh: HAbraham Lincoln. Mr. Sims: What's that? Bob Walker: I sez, is a guy wot calls on his gurl in a thunder-shower a RAIN- BOW? Mr. G. S. Smith tstemlyt: John Robert, do you know that you have broken the eighth commandment by stealing Jack's peanuts? John Robert Saint: Well, I might just as well break the eighth and have the peanuts as to break the tenth and only covet them. Curtis Cochran: itThe only thing for you to do is to go around and ask her to for- give you. Glen: iiBut I was in the right. Curtis: Then you'd better take some flowers and candy with you, too. Mrs. White: What is the plural of mouse, John B.? John B.: Mice. Mrs. W.: Correct. Now the plural of spouse? John B.: itSpice. Prof. Harding tafter trying second and third period chemistry classy Some time ago my doctor told me to exercise early every morning with dumbbells. Will the class please join me tomorrow before breakfast? Queries, quotes and exclamation marks have been freely used to inject sarcasm into the written word, but a wicked use of the dash is this tfrom Editor '24t: tiDear Sir, I am sorry, but I shall not be able to use your story. In a certain bookstore of our city this sign was exhibited: Dickens' Works All this week for Only $4.00 The dickens he does! exclaimed Gordon Anderson, the dirty scab! The difference between the dime novel of yesterday and the novel of today is only about one dollar and ninety cents. Aileen Tooke: I should think youid be ashamed to beg in the high school. Tramp: Don't apologize for it, mum, I've seen worse. Jimmie K.: Who's the girl, Sheik? Allen Shivers: Whatcha mean, who's the girl? Jimmie K.: Well, you're not wearing a tie like that for fun, are you '1 Miss Donaldson tfrantically running around in Woolworth's, trying to find a club: iiOh! can't someone give me a mousetrap? I have to catch a train! Ernest Meyer: Did you ever see the Catskill Mountains? Lee Burge: No, but I've seem 'em kill mice. Catherine McGuire: 0h, Miss Smyth, I'm scared pink. Miss Smyth twith an inquiring glancet: Are you sure that's what makes you so pink? Is this seat engaged, miss? asked a young swell of Elizabeth Keeney on the train the other day. HNo, sir, she modestly replied, but I am. Buzzard: UGoing to have dinner anywhere tonight? Eva teagerlyh uWhy no, not that Iknow of. Buzzard Gee, you'll be awfully hungry by morning. HP1! f3U wW wNWWW ! w; , 1 $ wMwi3 wxCl W1 wN h? W NMWWWWWWW MlWWWWWWWWWWWWW!WWWWWWWMWWWJMWMWW MRS. A. E. PATTERSON Have you ever looked at a sturdy young oak tree and admired the straight trunk that supports every limb and branch, causing them to have green leaves, sweet blossoms, and finally result in per- fect fruit. The next time you see one notice what a unique com- parison it makes With Mrs. A. E. Patterson, that calm and patient English teacher who greets our troubles With a smile, and, like the trunk of the oak, supports every branch of school life, causing the fruits of the students to be so near a perfect acorn that they never fail to encourage. So, being directed by the secret feeling of the entire student body, we give to Mrs. A. E Patterson 0111' hearty appreciation for what she is to us. ROBERT G. BABB In the years to come, when the students of the High School turn the finger-worn pages of this annual, their memory will return to the Building of '24, when the walks, that have since been trampled by the young knowledge seekers of the new generation were being laid; when the unfinished gym and lab were open to the admiration of the Seniors; when rough lumber around the building denoted continued progress in the upbuilding of the High School and when the printing press was making its introduction into High School atsmophere under the supervision of Robert G. Babb. He was the founder of what by that time will no doubt be a renowned educational institution through- out the South. ' In order that in these reveries Mr. Babb may hold a high place of appreciation in the heart of each Senior, we use this means of thanking him for his aid in planning and in his hearty co-operation in publishing this volume of the Seagull. EUGENE A. MONTGOMERY An onlooker in the vicinity of the Seagull office has no doubt often seen a tall, broad-shouldered man calmly enter the Seagull office only to emerge touseledehaired, armed with paper, paint, brushes and pen. He is an ardent worker for the Seagull. The on- looker asks-Why'l To make a name? Or to be honored in the Sea- gull? But noeit is neither, as the onlooker soon realizes from his gait and sincerity. He does it because he is full of the desire to make the wings of the Seagull just a little whiter and just a little stronger, so that it will fly just a little farther throughout the City and State, thus emphasizing the increased progress and development of his Ole Home Town. To this artistic and polished gentleman we take off our hats. Throughout this Seagull his success flashes before the public and he has aided in making it a truly artistic achievement. We use this means of expressing the almost universal feeling of the student body in their appreciation for the undaunted patience of Mr. Bennett in his effort to bring his part of the High School work to the front. Some few of the students have not yet learned that their piece of paper carelessly pushed from the desk is, in Mr. Bennettis daily routine, as a tiny wave to a little boat in a stormrpushing it just a little farther toward the rocks. In time, no doubt, Mr. Bennett, who works With such honest fervor and with such belief in what he does, will bring out a spark of carefulness in the student which neither faculty nor principal have been able to reach. EDITORIAL . When this volume of the Seagull shall have reached the hands of its readers, the E.dlt0r.allld Manager of the class of '25 will have been elected and the Editor of '24 and his official family will have surrendered their places of honor and authority to their chosen suceessets. It is to be assumed that the class of '25 will have acted with wis- dqm and discrimination in selecting its staff officers, that the honors thus bestowed will have been worthily won and that its choce will meet the generous approval of the entire school. The Editor of '24 is, therefore, but voicing the sentiments of his staff in extending this cordial greeting to the new Editor and Manager and in expressing sin- cere gpod wishes for a successful publication and in tendering loyal and ready service to asmst in the accomplishment of that result. The editing and managing of the Seagull is a task of ever-increasing magnitude and importance. It becomes each year more and more exacting in its demands upon the time and attention of those charged with the duty of performing that task. And knowledge of this fact should bring a deeper sense of obligation toward those who undertake the burden, and should insure a greater readiness to assist, for it must be remembered that, in its ultimate analysis, the real object sought is the performance of an effective service to our school and city. The Editor bespeaks for the new officers the loyal co-operation of every student of the school. It is but performing an obvious duty none the less gratifying and pleasant because it is so obvious, to here record a grateful recognition of the splendid service that has been rendered during my term of office. To the members of the School Board I desire to express my sincere appreciation for their permission to publish an Annual and the faith and trust they had in me. Mr. Carter, who has been courteous and affable but frank and businee-like, always has won my love and respect. And he may take with him all through life the assur- ance that he has sustained the high ideals of the school, has advanced its standard to new heights and has made more secure its place in the forefront of High Schools. It would be ungracious as well as unfair not to add a word of appreciation of the splendid service rendered by Mr. Robert G. Babb, who has worked night and day to make the 1924 volume of the Seagull a big success. Eugene Montgomery has rendered a splendid service as Well as Mrs. A. E. Patterson. During this year the school has been very fortunate in having students on the staff who have been fully conscious of their responsibilities and who have discharged their duties with credit to themselves and to the grateful satisfaction of the Editor. They have established a standard worthy of emulation by their successors. It is apparent that there is a growing appreciation of the importance of these po- sitions. They are no longer regarded as mere sinecures, involving nothing more than temporary distinction, but they are looked upon as honorable stations presenting op- portunities for real service and calling for peculiar qualifications and special fitness. May Seagull Annuals crown Port Arthur th forever. Our late President said: uAs long as twenty millions of Americans are teaching loyalty to the flag, the cher- ishment of our inherited institutions and due regard for constitutional authority and love of liberty under the law, we may feel assured the future is secured. EDITOR '24. ? When the month of May is ended And our schoolbooks are all stored away; When our instructors no longer shall teach us And life seems all frolic and play, We shall restoand, faith, we shall need ito Rest only for a month or two, Till the master of all good workmen Shall set us to work anew. Then let only our conscience guide us, And only our conscience blame; And let no one work for money And no one work for fame; But let each for the joy of working, And each in his own career Perform the duty thatls needed Without manls favor or fear. mm mu College Pharmacy Service as Close as Your Phonev Kings Candies School Supplies Dairy Maid Ice Cream PURE DRUGS Quick Deliveries Comer Procter and Stilwell Phones 19 and 2148 JHHmhzmtg Eatimtal 3155M: The Bank of Safety and Service CHAS. MARTIN 8 GE. The School and the Public U tility Serve All Alike Both have a great public trust and duty to live up to A. F. TOWNSEND, MANAGER EASTERN TEXAS ELECTRIC CO. Light - Heat - Power - Transportation Holton Theatres J . A. Holton, Prop. PEOPLES PEARCE and STRAND PORT ARTHUR LUMBER 6. SAY IT WITH A HOME Phones 557-558 437 Seventh Street ageahnarh $13112, Egzmk 8c Emmi GILL C. F lanagan 8: Son DORCHESTER1S Gasoline1Lub. Oils Washing Greasing-Polishing Accessories 1847 Procter Phone 1335 Hurry Back Road Service Phone 696 Jimmie,s Service Station 2601 Procter See L. SCHUH SECREST for CONSTRUCTION CO. Shoes HANI S C. G. PARKER Dry GOOdS Real Estate Phone 1533 530 Houston Houston Ave. Phone 2159 L. B. BADGETT Drugs, Confections, School Supplies and Lunches 648 Dequeen Blvd. Next to Dequeen School High Grade Shoes and Hosiery for Every Member of the Family KEITH SHOE STORE 500 Procter Phone 60 W. D. HADEN 8! GE. CONTRACTORS PORT ARTHUR HOUSTON-GALVESTON 45M Gas is the fuel for cooking recognized as standard by the Port Arthur schools, domestic science :a'epartments GAS 1s the BEST thing to use for cooking. does NOT smoke your cooking uten- sils, IS ALWAYS ready for use, is NOT dangerous, will cook BETTER than wood or oil, is CHEAP enough for ANYBODY to use. 442 Fifth St. PEOPLES GAS 60. Phone 3I3 oCarloss Sartain, L8, High SchooD SCHMINK OFFICE SUPPLY CO. Let Us Furnish Your Office We Keep a Full Line of School Supplies 631 Procter Phone 66 DR. G. A. COLB Eye, Ear, Nose 8L Throat Specialist Glasses Fitted Latimer Building Phone 254 CITY DRUG CO. Pure Drugs ,and Prompt Service Phone 1555 GRIFFING NURSERIES Your Sweetheart Still Likes Flowers Phone 105 The Texas Company Manufacturers of High Grade Petroleum Produdts PORT ARTHUR GRAIN 6. 2The House of Service2 Wholesale GRAIN, FLOUR, PRODUCE, PROVISIONS Sixth Street and Houston Avenue Telephones 292-293-2806 Cold Storage Facilities for Twenty Carloads D. M. Pidton 8: Co., Inc. CONTRACTORS TUG BOATS Victrolas Victor Records PHOENIX FURNITURE 6. Fine Furniture and Decorative Objects We meet the price of the catalogue man, And deliver free in our auto van ..... 525 PROCTER ST. MILLERS BICYCLE STORE Home 0f the Pierce-Arrow, Phone 831 526 Austin Avenue Gulf Refining Co. Refiners of Petroleum KLEAS DRUG C0. Kodaks and Supplies PORT ARTHUR Pictures Finished PLANING MILL J ohnston,s Chocolates C. T. BAKER J. C. PENNEY CO. Mews Furnishings TroQ Studio Your photograph always makes an appropriate gift BARNES GROCERY d M. s. WARREN BAE'ERY Plumbing . Homemade Bread, Ples and Cakes Sheet Metal Twice Daily 635 Fifth Phones 607-904 J. IMHOFF 8L SONS STOKES Sz J AGOE Transfer and Storage TAILORING CO. Wood and Coal Phone 37 Our Service Pleases ?.Elnmwdmh Elguilhing 85 Evan GILL See Us Before You Build Phone 2487 GOLDBERGS THE HODGES CO. Exclusively Irene Castle Cortecella Fashions PROCTER DRUG CO. Confections Prompt Deliveries Phone 304 HARRIS BOOK STORE School Supplies VINCENT 8n LOEB Groceries Phone 1215 Port Arthur College Is Now Open to HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 50 High School Students Attended College in 1923-24 High School Students Will Receive Two Diplomas THE COLLEGE OFFERS YOU COURSES THAT LEAD DIRECTLY INTO A POSITION BIG SUMMER SCHOOL High School Students Admitted Why Waste Your Summer?-Why Waste Your Summer? ENROLL FOR SUMMER SCHOOL NOW First Term Opens June 2-Second Term Opens July 14 Enter for One or Both Terms COLLEGE WELCOMES YOU PRICES Summer Terms Half-Day Special ,,,,,,,,, $10.00 Full-Day Special ,,,,,,,, $20.00 1 Period Daily $10.00 Semester All Regular Scholarships Open 2 Periods Daily $20.00 Semester to High School Students. 3 Periods Daily $30.00 Semester .They Cost Less College Periods Same as H. S. MATRICULATION FEE OF $2.50 REQUIRED OF EACH Regular Semester 1924325 PHILLIP INMAN 8; CO. 631 Procter AUTO SUPPLY C0. Otis Dickinson, Mgr. Good Gulf Gasoline Supreme Auto Oil General Cord and Kelly Springfield Tires Phone 144 Prest-o-Lite Batteries Auto Accessories 1048 Procter Phone 808 PERKINS CYCLE C0. SANDEFUR 8L ERICSON Fishing Tackle Bicycle Accessories Phone 2029 508 Fifth Cash and Carry Groceries 1225 Procter Phone 1901 Port Arthur Ice Co. MANUFACTURERS OF DISTILLED WATER ICE Our New Plant Insures PROMPTNESS AND SERVICE Corner Houston Avenue and Procter Street PHONE 114 START YOUR CAREER IN A PRACTICAL WAY by DOING BUSINESS WITH mp Efimt Eatimaal Elgamk The Bank of Hospitality HART DRUG CO. BLUESTEINS R008 8: FORST Genty Furnishings WOLFORD PRODUCE COMPANY L. S. DOMINGUE Dealer in Dry Goods, Notions and Shoes, Staple and Fancy Groceries College Grocery Co. The Friend-Making Store 420 Stilwell Blvd. Port Arthur, Texas Phone 2025 T. RICHARD J . FRIEDMAN Dry Goods Dry Goods Martin Lumber Co. QUA LITY Building Material BRILEY PLUMBING 6. Satisfaction Is Our Motto Good Plumbing Is Essential to Every Home 743 Procter Phone 1290 GLOBE TAILORING CO. E. L. VAUGHAN 8; CO. DR. J. D. THOMPSON Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat R. L. LYLES Phone 1885 ALFRED SPENCE 8L CO. LOUISIANA Wall Paper COMMISSION CO. P aints and Glass We Sell Poultry and Sea 416 Fifth St. Foods EFFENBERGER C. T. MARTIN J ewelry Gift Shoppe ELECTRIC SPECIALTY 6- ELECTRIC WIRING AND SUPPLIES You Will Be Pleased With Our Service Phone 1787 743 Procter Street J. M. Azwell, Mgr. CROWELL-GIF F 0RD Co. Hardware Furniture-Victrolas THE MODEL STORE Ladies: Gents, and FEDERAL BAKERY Children,s Furnishings 339 Procter Phone 1275 C. H. BARNES BERT HUGHES Feed and Grain Auto Accessories McFARLAND NORTH END Jeweler PHARMACY ZENUS Port Arthur CONFECTIONERY Paint and Paper Co. G. W. IMHOFF 8: CO. Home of Society Brand Clothes Phone 825 PORT ARTHUR ABSTRACT COMPANY THE PORT ARTHUR NEWS E. B. SUTHERLIN J ewelry VAUGHAN-PACE The Store Ahead HARDWARE AND FURNITURE CO. Phone 483 617 Procter Street CONSUMERS ICE 8: COAL Co. ICE, COAL and BUILDING MATERIAL Phone 404 4M if G. A. ROTH RICHARD 8L BEAN Meat Market and Grocery LUMBER 00' A GOOd Place to Trade 1020 Fort Worth Avenue JOHN R, ADAMS At Your Service Groceries and Hardware CORNER DRUG CO, The Home Laundry Let Us Do Your Cleaning and Pressing 733 Procter Phones 119-118 LONE STAR H ABER,S TRANSFER CO. Hart, Schaffner 8L Marx Warehouses Clothing and Moving QUALITY DRUG CO. H- P' BOSS KIDD-RUSS 1219 Procter Phone 1802 Gifts for the Graduate gallanh-mexag $133th$ Egank E. A. Bunge, Manager C. Easley, Ass,t Mgr. Home Building on Easy Payments PLAZA HOTEL Phone 46 HOUSTON. m R w w T R O F MLLAS WWRY,