Prairie Du Chien High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Prairie Du Chien, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1916 volume:

The Prairie Dog Published Annually by the Junior Class of the Prairie du Chien High School The Book of the Class of 1916 N appreciation of our true friend and excellent class advisor, Miss Lilah E. Keysar, this annual is lovingly dedicated. —Nineteen-Sixteen THE PRAIRIE DOG EDITORIAL STAFF The Prairie Dog Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief______________________John Rogers Business Manager-----------------.Andrew Hanzel Seniors............................Alice Fritsche Juniors------------Violet Runkle, James Konichek Stories-------------------------------------Helen Lindner Sophomores................. Edmund Green Freshmen........................... Clara Berge Athletics--------------------------Henry Clinton Literary Society.______Ruth McCloskey Humorous.....................................Hugo Boeckh Music.......................... .Adelia Bittner Cartoons------------------------ Walter Beuthin New Schemes------------------- Robert Armstrong Alumni..............................Emma Walters Board of Education Henry Whaley Theodore Ziel M. R. Munson A. G. Kieser Henry Otto Miss Edna Swenholt Miss Alice E. Green Miss Amalia Rosenbaum Mr. Nicholas Gunderson Miss Alice J. Nelson Miss Leona Garrow Miss Lilah E. Keysar MR. WM. STEINBACH For eight years Mr. Steinbach has served the citizens of Prairie du Chien, by carrying out faithfully and efficiently his duties as janitor in the Prairie du Chien schools. The attractive appearance of the grounds and building both outside and in, are strong testimonials of Mr. Steinbach’s capabilities in his work. Aside from this, he takes an unusual interest in the school, and by keeping the rooms comfortable and attractive does much to secure the comfort and pleasure of both the students and teachers. High School Course of Study PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WIS. FIRST 1st Semester Required Units English Algebra YEAR 2nd Semester Required Units English Algebra Elective Two Units Elective Two Units Physical Geography Physiology Word Analysis, Business English, etc. Commercial Geography Latin Latin SECOND YEAR First Semester Required Units English Ancient History Elect-Two Units Botany and Agriculture Commercial Arithmetic Latin 2nd Semester Required Units English Ancient History Elect-Two Units Botany and Agriculture Book-keeping II Latin THIRD 1st Semester Required Units Mediaeval History Geometry Elect-Two Units English III German Latin Stenography and Typewriting Book Keeping III YEAR 2nd Semester Required Units English History Geometry Elect-Two Units English III German Latin Stenography and Typewriting Commercial Law and Economics FOURTH YEAR 1st Semester Required Units Physics IV American History and Civics Elect-Two Units English German Latin Stenography and Typewriting Advanced Algebra 2nd Semetter Required Units Physics IV American History and Civics Elect-Two Units English German Latin Stenography and Typewriting Reviews or Theory and Art NOTES Sixteen Units will be required for graduation. Only those students having an average standing above 85 per cent on the past semester’s work will be permitted to take extra work. ♦English may be substituted for History. By special permission one-half unit of Bookkeeping may be substituted. Two Units of Mathematics; Two of Science; Two of History and Two of English will be required. A course will not be offered unless a class of fair size desires to take it. Rhetorical work is required of all students. CLASS OFFICERS President, Arthur Schwert Vice President, Nettie Kramer Secretary and Treasurer Raymond Kunzman Class Flower, Yellow Rose Class Colors, Orange and Black MUMS Susan Elizabeth Appleby “Sue” Entered from the Lone Rock High School; Contest 3; “She was always jolly and carried a smile for everyone.” Irene Matia Ashbacher “Rene” President 1; Secretary and Treasurer 3; Athletic Play 3; “She looks a queen, and moves a goddess.” Anna Dorothy Bily “Ann” “She speaks, believes, acts just as she ought.” Violet Carolyn Bruckman “Vi” “A lover of the good and a follower of the generous and gentle.” Mary Esther Copper “Molly” Glee Club “Loveliness needs not the aid of foreign ornament, but is adorned most when unadorned.” Myrtle Christine DuCharme “Mert” Glee Club “Nevertheless, to the diligent, labor brings blessings.” Peter Clarence Favre “Petie” Base Ball 3-4 “There ain't no use in all this hurrying pall-mall through life.” Robert Ralph Glenn “Glenn” Athletic Play 2-3-4; Quartette 3-4; Mixed Quartette 4; Contest 3; President of Class 1; Basket Ball 2nd, Team 3-4; “Though sometimes a trifle effusive, His manners were never abusive. He oftimes would speak, All days in the week; From Sunday to Sunday inclusive.” Edith Mae Oroenert “Eda” “As pure in thoughts as angels are, to know her is to love her.” Mae Fredericka Johnson “Mae” Contest 2 “Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep an . the jokes on you ” Albert Charles Jones “Bert ’ Orchestra 1-2-3-4; President of Class 2; Editor-in-chief of Annual3; Valedictory, “Calm cool and collected., surely he will rise in the world.” Mamie Margaret Kasparek “Marne” Treasurer 1; Vice President 2; Mixed Quartette; Athletic Play 4; “A woman’s greatest power is sincerity.” i- Arthur Frederick McCloskey “Mack” Athletic Play 1-2-3 “Wait till you hear me from the pulpit, There you cannot answer me.” Leo A. Lankie “Bunny” A-hletic Play 1-3-4; Basket Ball 2nd Team 3-4; “A little common sense is better than a lot of learning.” Nettie Ellen Kramer “Nett” Vice President 4 “A worker, always doing her level best.” Raymond Clarence Kunzman “Kunie” Base Ball 1-2-3-4; Captain 4; Basket Ball 1-2 3-4; Captain 4; Athletic Play 2-3-4; Secretary and Treasurer 4; “A basket ball player of fame, Was once made exceedingly lame; But protests were vain, In spite of his pain, He couldn’tkeepoutof the game.” Helen Louise Poehler “Bridget” Orchestra 1-2-3-4: Athletic Play2-4;Contest 1; Salutatory “Being good is an awful lonesome job.” Arthur Lewis Schwert “Art” C� � nte-t 2; Vice President of Cass 3: Business Manager of Annua! 3; Athletic Pla 3-4; President of Class 4; Basket Ball 4. “A scholar beyond competition, A striking good mathematician. We were all glad to learn, of Art’s return; He made such a splendid ad-d;tion.” Beatrice Virginia Speck “Honey” Secretary 1; Contest 2-3; Athletic P ay 3; “And so we pass through life sowing the seed of Friendship everywhere.” Alice Dodd Stuart “Lizzie” Secretary and Treasurer 2; Contest 1-2-3; Athletic Play 4; “A truer, nobler, trustier heait, more loving or more loyal, never beat within a human breast.” Nine Ha’s for the Seniors. When Mr. Gunderson demonstrated electricity in the Physics Class he received a shock, and the shock was so great that of course— The Class Laughed. When Mr. Gunderson left the Physics Laboratory one morning. Peter Favre recited Ray Stackland’s last experiment on his new sled which was:— “Ray Stackland had a sleigh, With runners smooth and sleek. He went to coast a little while Down near the frozen creek; He started swiftly down the hill, One runner struck a stump; He wore a bandage on his arm and on his head some bump.” It stands to reason that— The Class Laughed. Then Mr. Gunderson suddenly returned and related the old saying, “When cats are away, the mice will play.” But we can’t say that— The Class Laughed. When to the Senior German Class’s great surprise, Miss Green gave the boys the first compliments, Edith Groenert exclaimed, “Frauen kommen zu erst!” “Denn sollen Sie auch zu erst die Chrfeigen haben,” was the quick response of Art Schwert; and then the boys of— The Class Laughed. When Mr. Gunderson was relating some poetry to his Senior Class, he began “What is so rare as”—“A day without work,” was the quick reply of Arthur McCloskey, and then— The Class Laughed. When the Senior English Class was reading Grey’s Elegy, there came a deep discussion about beetles, and especially about the fire bugs. Ralph Glenn very seriously declared, that in some places, the fire bugs were used for lighting purposes and even to read by. Are you surprised that— The Class Laughed. To be sure the Seniors even had to take a class period for a class meeting, in order to decide to whom should be given the class will, class history, etc., and believe me, you can’t say that— The Class Laughed. Leo Lankie in English Four, reading from Burn’s, “A Man’s a Man for a’ That.” “Ye see yon ‘Bergie’ fbirke) ca’d Lord, Who struts an’ stares an’ a’ that, Tho’ hundreds worship his wad, He’s but a coof for a’ thot.” We heard— The Class Laughed. When Leo had finised reading he calmly asked Miss Nelson “Is Bergie a nice young man?” Miss Nelson, “Oh, yesindeed!’’ Of course— The Class Laughed. Courtesy Keewatiu Academy President, Robert Armstrong Vice President, Hugo Boeckh Mamie Kunzman, Secretary and Treasurer Class Flower, I ily of the Valley Class Colors, Olive Green and White Class Prophecy WILL IT BE SO TEN YEARS FROM NOW? Palace Hotel, New York City. May 10, 1926. Dear Old Classmate: Here 1 am in New York again after one year’s travel through foreign countries. I was delighted to find your letter yesterday morning, telling me of the Re-union Banquet of the Class of T6 of the Prairie du Chien High School, to be held at that city June the ninth. You may be sure I shall try to be there, as nothing will give me more pleasure than to be able to meet with all the old members of our class again. During my travels I met some of our cld classmates, and heard of many of the others. I was in London last month, while the Suffragettes were holding their annual convention. As I was waiting for one of their parades to pass by, whom should I see leading the American delegation, but our former classmate. Henry Clinton? I heard that he is now a great general in the Suffragette Army, and two of his most efficient helpers are Captain Ruth McCloskey and Lieutenant Mertie Schroeder. While reading the “New York World” this morning, I was attracted by the following in big head lines on the front page: “John Rogers, the great Steel Magnate, passed through the city yesterday in Ins private Pullman, enroute to Prairie du Chien, Wis., to attend a re-union of the Class of T6.” I also read that the Rev. Edmund Green of Trinidad was a visitor in the city last week. He was accompanied by Mrs. Green. Just think, Clara Lipke has won the Women’s Tennis Championship of the Pacific Coast, and is now eligible to try for the United States Championship in August. I met a friend in Liverpool last winter, who told me that Martin Keller is Manager of the Arrow Motor Car Co. Bernadette Voth is his private secretary. You know we always said she would make a fine secretary. Have you heard that Mayme Kunrman and Adelia Bi'tner, who have lately returned from abroad, have sent out cards, announcing their intention to establish a school for homeless children. I think this is a philanthropic movement on the part of the girls. 1 was very much surprised, when you told me that Emma Walters was elected Mayer of the city of Prairie du Chien. I suppose her one ambition for the city, is the improvement of the Street Car System. Have you read John O’Neil’s latest book entitled. “The Adventures of Gladys?” I am not surprised to hear that John has become such a great author, for in high school he was always noted for his stories. In France. I met our old friend Walter Beuthin. He told me that he is now in business for himself selling Beuthin’s Premium Hair Tonic. This, you know, is guaranteed to grow curly hair in a single night. You remember my dear chum Helen Leffard. On invitation, I went to London for the purpose of hearing her. She is now a fa- mous harp player, and for the last four years, has been playing before the royal families of Europe. 1 assure you, I have never heard a better harpist. I had almost forgotten Raymond Stackland, until the other day some one told me he is now in the West Indies, lecturing to the natives on the Philosophy of Pedagogy. 1 am going to the opera this evening, to hear Madame Louise De Lorimer, the reigning opera queen. She takes part in that old favorite “Peg o’ My Heart.” She plays the title role with Robert Armstrong as her leading man. The opera will be quite an attraction. No doubt, James Konichek and Charles Phillipp, who are now the owners of a large ranch in Montana, will attend the Banquet. I was so glad to hear that Cecelia Vanek is teaching in the Prairie du Chien High School, and that Alice Fritche has charge of the Domestic Science there. We can claim another teacher also, for Clara Berge is now in the South Division High School, Milwaukee, Wis. Will Leslie Rau be the toastmaster at the Banquet? I think he would be well fitted for that position, for I understand he is campaigning for the office of State Senator of that district. It certainly looks as if he were going to win. Prof. M. Fagan is to speak on the Annexation of Canada to the United States, at the National this week. He has visited ail the most important cities, and created a sensation wherever he has been. My return trip across the Atlantic was very pleasant. Maurice Borgerding was then on his way home from Germany, where he had completed a course in Medicine. During the last night on ship board the usual ship’s concert was given by some of the people. Miss Helen Lindner, the famous actress, Hugo Boeckh and Andrew Hanzel, the renowned comedians took part in it. They were all returning from a successful season in foreign countries. Now I have told you all the news concerning the Class of T6, I will close with best wishes for a successful banquet. I trust that I shall be able to attend. Your old classmate, —Violet M. Runkel. Ruw 1—Helen Lerfard. Charles Rhillipp. Clara Berge, Henry Clinton, Clara Lipke, James Konichek, Alice Fritsche. Row 2—Emma Walters, Robert Armstrong, Class Adviser Miss Keysar, Helen Lindner, John Rogers, Violet Runkle. Row d—Milton Fagan, Cecilia Vanek. John O’Neil, Louise De Lorimer, Edmund Greene. Adelia Bittner. Row 4—MertieSchroeder, Leslie Rau, Ruth McCIoskey, Martin Keller. Bernadette Voth, Andrew Honzel, Mamie Kunzmun. Junior Class Poem To the Juniors: If I were the class poet in more than the name 1 would write many verses to tell of your fame, But as I am only an amateur yet, I will tell some plain facts, and the music forget. Do not criticise too harshly the meter and rhyme, ’Tis meant for history, not song this time. If facts I confuse, and secrets disclose, It is just for the fun as every one knows. Please listen attentively now, while I tell Which girl in the class is considered the belle. Which boy is the athlete, and which the shark, And who is afraid to be out after dark. There is one bright and merry young lass Who always stands at the head of the class; As a chum she is ever true, and kind, and tender Mamie is always sure to befriend her. Just a line about Henry, our Hank, Sometimes he’s jolly, but never a crank; He studies hard, but finds time to play, And ’round the girls he hovers all day. When we read and hear of the wisest of men All look forward to the time when Andrew will appear as a wonderful sage; He’s a Junior in spite of his size and age. Like a blushing rose in the summer air, Helen is always willing to help and share All her joys and plans with plenty of laughter. She is trying hard to be a sten-o-grapher. We have in our class a President, A lad who is never on mischief bent. He was elected by a unanimous vote The literary work of the school to promote. Clara is studious, quiet, and meek Always trying more knowledge to seek; She sings in the Glee Club; she has a sweet voice; In her work and her music we all rejoice. There is also a lad with brown curly hair, A sort of Lancelot or Robin Adair. A better Irishman can not be found Though you search the country for miles around. Ruth is modest, and sweet, and quite demure; There is no brighter pupil of that I am sure. Five subjects she takes, and gets them all well The rest of her virtues I have no time to tell. One of the fellows reminds me of a suitor in Shakespeare’s play. You will have to guess, for I won’t betray. This studious boy like Sir Andrew Aquecheek Is a very true blond with blue eyes meek. “Oh dear! Oh dear! I wish I had my ‘stenog’ done,” Is frequently heard from the girl we call “Bun.” “Bun’s” a basketball player of very great fame, In school work, too, she is making a name. Martin is the chap who is very bold, His greatest delight is to hear people scold, He has plenty of fun, and studies some. And heartily enjoys the chewing of gum. She is a very bright maid with studious mien, In Geometry and Rhetoric she’s very keen; She has light brown hair and dark blue eyes; Alice is always pleasant and very wise. The manager, a good one, the pride of the class John certainly does work hard to pass His examinations, so he can play basket ball. He’s a winner, and most friendly to all. Our young gallant seems rather inclined To monopolize a sophomore’s most valuable time, We have nothing to say, but it is plain to be seen This Soph’s favorite color is a deep, pleasing green. The orator of the Class is a strong, well built fellow, With lungs as strong as a pair of bellows; With patience and practice he will become great, And rank with Webster and men of state. Like a little duchess proud and serene Louise must some day become a great queen; She is a wearer of laces most handsomely wrought And is graceful in action and quick in thought. There is a miss in the class who wishes to be A Blackstone they say, just wait and see If our Clara won’t some day win a big case, For she can argue with very good grace. There’s a girl who has no time to stand in the hall, Her motto is, “Better late than never at all;” She enters the room with blushes and smiles. She’s handsome, and a wearer of all latest styles. One of the boys is on the basket ball team, He plays a swift game as is plain to be seen; Other things he can do just equally well, His name, to you, I need not tell. Who is the most quiet girl in school? Cecelia they say never breaks a rule, But just, the same she has plenty of fun, And in basketball is a rival to Bun. There is one tall, quiet, studious youth Who careth not what his neighbor doeth, But works most diligently from morn till nocn, And sighs because night comes all too soon. Did you know that “Doc” is Prof’s right hand man And is truly quite a basketball fan? He is tall, and brave, and quite debonair With the girls lie’s popular; Oh, dear! Oh, dear! The smallest of all the lasses they tell. Is Mayme. They all like her real well Because she is bright, sincere, and true, And knows what to say and what to do. When the class wants something done, And wants it done neatly. They turn the work over to Mertie completely; She carefully plans all in her brilliant mind. That’s why the Juniors are never behind. Now enters the hero with smiles all bedeckt, The happiest Junior of all, known as Boeckh, With such a merry, fun-loving lad, in our ranks. We get the credit for a great many pranks. There is one more to mention before the list is complete— Emma, who quietly sits at her seat; She is earnest and diligent, patient and kind, A better girl you will never find. —James T. Konichek SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS President, James Sime Vice President, Zalus Copper Secretary and Treasurer, Arthur Beuthin Class Flower, Jacque Rose Class Colors, Light Blue and White The Sophomores’ Desire to Rise to Fame Gathered around their Round Table, the Sophomores, grave, jovial and serious are propounding the weighty question. “How to Become Famous.” President James Simes, in loud, clear accents, addresses his colleagues thus: “To become famous, one must aspire high; I shall climb to McGregor Heights next summer. What are the rest of you going to do to win fame for yourselves and for your school? Let us hear from each one of you upon this serious question. I shall call upon Zalus Copper, our Vice President.” Zalus Copper rising says, “I shall win fame by reading many books, but no boys’ books for me.” Secretary Beuthin then gives his idea. “1 expect to win fame by asking questions.” Here Clarence Kaiser addressing the President, says, I am satisfied to try to be funny; nevertheless I shall blow my way to fame on my cornet.” “Perseverance is my motto,” shouted Irvin La Bonne. Here Beulah Peacock interrupted. “How can I think of fame when 1 have the Movingus Picturitis?” “I’m really too taken up with basketball to think of fame, but I believe my position as ‘Forward,’ will furnish a motto which will help me in the climb,” interposed Hazel Finney. “I’ll travel my way on ‘Wireless,’” said Lewis Potratz. Then Milton Gremore, rising, quietly addressed his classmates thus: “Although you never find me making a racket, I’ll trust my tennis racquet to guide me along the golden path.” “If I can only get all the money I want,” broke in Jay D., “I’m sure I shall be famous. What do you think about it, Dan?” “If I could write just one satisfactory theme, I’m sure my fame wrould be already established,” Dan replies. Thelma now, in accents faint and low, murmurs, “I am just a modest, unassuming little girl, and I really don't care if I’m ever famous or not.” “My affinity for music will be the secret of my fame,” demurred Gladys Herold. President Sime now speaks: “Wallace, wrhy are you silent? Let us hear from you.” Wallace replies, “O, I’m famous already —move on.” As the time is passing so rapidly, and the meeting must close before dark, the other members are called on in turn and respond as follow's: Marie Ivers: “I don’t know, I haven’t thought enough about it yet.” Edna Dahmer: “If people understood me, I might achieve fame. My teachers tell me that Emerson said, ‘To be great is to be misunderstood.’ ” Cathryn Gillitzer: “My eloquent eyes. Nothing but fame for me.” Nettie Schoeffer: “I shall conquer the world by my stick-to- itiveness.” Florence Milheim: “All my injuries received in basketball wron’t impede my progress to fame at all.” Eleanore Ziel: “I believe Latin is the very door to fame.” Ethel Swingle: “I just don’t care; if I get my lesson every day, isn’t that fame?” Susan Doner: “Suffragettes are all famous; therefore, a suffra- gette I’ll be.” Lucy Nickerson: “I shall stamp my foot and say, ‘Fame, you come right here.’ ” Ave Briley: “I’m sure after all my hard work, fame will be brought to my door.” Dorothy Borgerding: “I’m happy, consequently I’m not par- ticular about achieving fame.” Clara Boldt: “Basketball! All I think of now.” Florence Des Rocher: I’ll borrow fame.” Will Smith: “I’m striving for the Presidency, and if that isn’t fame, what is?” Raymond Slamer: “I would be famous in any country where there is freedom of speech, for I have first hand knowledge of history.” Elvira Campbell: “I don’t want to be famous, I just want to be left alone.” Lawrence Cherrier: “If there is any fame left after the rest of you have all you want, I’ll appropriate it.” Mr. President: I move we adjourn. This from Irvin. Motion carried. Courtesy Keewatin Academy Row 1—-Milton Gremore, Florence Mulheim Irvin, LaBonne, Ethel Swingle. Louis Potratz Cathryn Gillitzer, James Sime, Gladys Herokl. William Smith. Row 2—Dorothy Borgerding, Jay D. Lough, Clara Boldt, Clarence Kaiser, Marie I vers. Row 3—Beulah Peacock. Wallace Bronson, Class Advisor Miss Rosenbaum, Raymond Slamer, Nettie Schoeffer, Lawrence Cherrier. Row 4—Eleanor Ziel. Elvira Campbell, Hazel Finney, Lucy Nickerson, Edna Dahmer. Row 5—Florence Des Rocher. Arthur Beuthin, Susan Doner, Zalus Copper, Ava Briley. CLASS OFFICERS President, Claude Sime Vice President, Mabel Speck Secretary and Treasurer, Eliese Boeckli Class Flower, White Carnation Class Colors, Light Blue and Gold Row 1—Mae Weighner, Edward Pelock, Bertha Berge, Arthur Crawford, Lillian Thomas. Raymond Ashbacher, Louise Rowley, Edward Sima, Edna Miller, Louis Bush. Row 2—Eliese Boeckh , Kenneth Green, Myrtle Hintze, Raymond Zeman, Esther Gremore, Clifford Fields. Row 3—Nellie Schwert, Class Advisor Miss Nelson, Claude Sime, Carrie Craig, Carlyle Klofanda, Sallie Schultz, Julia Lariviere, Row 4— Frank Kasparek, Margaret Peck, Eleanor Ryerson, Esther Karnopp, Loren Peacock, Raymond Cherrier. Where we Hailed from and Our Characteristics Raymond Ashbacher_________________ Prairie du Chien “He’s lean and he’s lank, And fond of a prank.” Eleanore Ryerson .......................... Milwaukee “It is said of her and it is a fact, So gifted in music she can’t inharmoniously act.” Edward Peloch..............................St. John’s “In him we find all good qualities combined.” Lillian Thomas................................ Eastman “I came here to study and to think.” Louis Busch-------------------------------Prairie du Chien “I find that nonsense at times is singularly refreshing.” Bertha Berge__________________________________Ferryville “For she’s a jolly good fellow; that no one will deny.” Edward Sima________________________________ St. John’s “A quiet, thoughtful, good, sincere lad.” Mabel Speck------------------------- Prairie du Chien “One to drive away the clouds and call the sunshine in.” Raymond Zeman.................... Prairie du Chien “He is trustful and almost sterling just.” Esther Gremore_______________________ _St. Gabriels “This dark little lass, the smallest in the class, Has a greeting for all, both great and small.” Frank Kasparek......................... St. John’s “A man of slow but caustic comment.” Margaret Foley.......................... St. Gabriels “She has not a moment without some study.” Arthur Crawford................... Prairie du Chien “He won’t do any harm Nor cause a bit of alarm.” Julia Larviere.......................... _St. Gabriels “When joy and duty clash, Let duty go to smash.” Claude Sime------------------------------Prairie du Chien “It will always be said of him, he saw his duty and did it.” Carrie Craig___________________________ Prairie du Chien “How sweet and fair she seems to be.” Oscar Fritchie________________________Prairie du Chien “He’s a perfect knowledge box.” Eliese Boeekh___________________________Prairie du Chien “She never complies against her will, For her own opinion is her opinion still.” Kenneth Green....................... Prairie du Chien “He’s a very fine lad, all good and no bad.” Margaret Peck_____________________________Mason City “Her greatest care is lack of care.” Carlyle Klofanda____________________ Prairie du Chien “Men who work should make a success of life.” Mae Weighner.____________________________ St. Gabriels “A right jolly good smile has she.” Raymond Cherrier __________________________St. Gabriels “A lad who will never worry, Or try even a bit lo hurry.” Nellie Schwert__________________________Prairie du Chien “The fairest garden in her looks, And in her mind the wisest books.” Loren Peacock___________________________Prairie du Chien “In every rank, great or small, Tis industry that supports us all.” Myrtle Hintze_____________________________ Prairie du Chien “And her steps are light and airy, As the tripping of a fairy.’’ Clifford Fields________________________ Prairie du Chien “I don’t believe in being weary, Even though the days are dreary.” Edna Miller...................... —....Prairie du Chien “I would rather excel in knowledge.” Louise Rowley_________________________________Prairie du Chien “A winning way a pleasant smile, A kindly word for all.” Sallie Schultz__________________________Prairie du Chien “A faithful worker who never shirks.” Esther Karnopp_______________________ Prairie du Chien “I never had much to say, but I do a lot of thinking.” The Diary Pages Stolen frcm Diaries Carelessly Lost in School or Left Around on Desks. SEPTEMBER. “We know it is a sin For us to sit and grin At all of them.” But if they should find a book, Would they not steal a look When the Juniors want to know Just who did this, and so— All the time? Before we began to read the following we must admit we did not know whose book this was—But, as you will see we ceased the perusal when we found out! Sept. 7—The last day of vacation—I don’t want to go back to school this year. Sept. 8—I did it. I went back any how and they gave me a seat almost in front! Of course we sang “America”—Mr. Gunderson always has to sing it. Sept. 9—Those Juniors think they are “Some.” They had a notice for “Junior Gentlemen” to meet at 4:00 o’clock.—What’s more, all of em’ went! Sept. 10—Those Juniors! They elected officers tonight—I can’t take space for them here—I suppose we shall meet soon—too—! Sept. 14—Down town this afternoon, my folks told me I had to stay in more this year.—Guess I will.—We elected officers for Lyceum today.—Juniors again.—Wachter and “Beef Evert,” up here to visit—also some girls. Sept. 16—We had a meeting—Art. Schwert is president.—That means no smoking for him. Sept. 18—Seniors met—I did not go in—They ordered their pins. I wish I had worked harder so I could have one,—too—But, I’m going to work any how. Sept. 23—Almost a dozen meetings announced.—Lyceum pro- gram.—Orchestra.—It's me for out doors. Sept. 24—Basketball fellows tonight—Kunnie is captain.—Good work. Guess I’ll get out. Sept. 26—Played baseball in Boscobel—we lost 6-7. Sept. 28—Glenn told about the game—wonder why he did not tell it all! I have news topics tomorrow, wish I could cut.—I got a calling down today for talking to Honey. (Just here we thought we had best find out who had news topics. —It was Maurice Borgerding.—So we resolutely closed the book.— Excuse us please, Maurice, for reading it.) OCTOBER DIARY. O C We made a find, for there was a neat looking book lying open in the library and we hate to confess that we read this much. Oct. 1—I could almost wish I could be a Freshman, for Miss Jordan, takes her Physical Geography Classes out geologizing.— Nice weather. Oct. 2—I am to have the Juniors for my class this year—I like that for they did not appeal to me before, and I shall enjoy getting acquainted. Oct. 3—Baseball game with Boscobel.—No crowd there.—We lost; some of our boys seemed to find the Boscobel rooters quite interesting. Oct. 9—What do we all know about the Seniors?—The Juniors had planned to surprise everybody with class sweaters.—But, today out came the Senior boys in black Jerseys with 1915 in orange letters.—Some style!—John Rogers started to yell for them. Oct. 12—Getting ready for tests.— Forty hundred themes to do and rehearsals for our firsl Lyceum. Oct. 14.—Two more days and I am going to Home Sweet Home! Oct. 15—One more day.—Exams. Oct. 16—Today—Oh, I’ll see him again.—Will miss Lyceum. Oct. 19—No time to write until today—I was so glad to see Mother. (By this time we were feeling guilty, but we read on through October.) Oct. 20—Finishing papers and doing standings.—Dead to the world. Oct. 23—Prof. Purin inspected us today. He is German so he spent only parts of periods with me. But—I—I—Oh! I don’t care. He scared the German Seniors from what Miss Green said. Oct. 26--Cold—Cold—First snow flakes.—I like it. Oct. 28—Thunder! no letter—Wonder why? Oct. 29—Mr. Goddard, state inspector here. Long talk with us after school. Oct. 30—Friday again—Miss Green, Miss Jordan and Miss Gar-row went to Madison for the big football game.—Wish I were going as far as LONE ROCK, anyway. Ralph Glenn has a black eye today!! Miss Rosenbaum rang desk bell for period bell.—How youngsters do love to see us make mistakes! Oct. 31—It’s Halowe’en.—A letter at last—All’s well. (We did not venture to read further; but we had to know more of the year’s happenings, so we were glad to find a little black book on our way home). NOVEMBER DIARY. Nov. 1—Sunday—Slept all A. M. ! ! ! Nov. 2—We heard about the big game in Madison between Chicago and Wisconsin, from the teachers—Miss Green—Miss Jordan —Miss Garrow. I wish I could have gone.—Maybe Next Year! ' ! Bon Voth and Buster Keller are both limping today! Nov. 3—Election Day! ! We are getting lots of time off—Prof, explained the election ballot and second choice vote. Nov. 5—A Freshman spoke “Little Orphan Annie.”—It was good. —There was music too, by Carrie Craig. I wish we’d have more. A little cat came up into school today—Miss Green carried it out. I wish she had been as nice to me as she was to the cat.—I shan’t forget what she said to me, right away??? Nov. 9—Miss Jordan left, and a Miss Swenholt has her position—I am trying to get acquainted.—We tried to pull one over today, but it did not work. Nov. 11—Some Sport Today! ! an old soldier and his son came up—played the fife and drum, etc., and then the son showed us how a man played a fife after his mouth had been shot off and his hand was gone! It was great!!! Some noise the Major made on his drum! ! Nov. 12—No more school for Mine? ? ? ? Nov. 13—Can’t write today! They are having Lyceum over there and 1 heard we were to have a moving picture machine! Nov. 17—Bun told me today the girls had organized a B. B. team. I wonder if it will succeed this year? ? Nov. 18—I saw the posters for the H. S. lectures today—they are good! Nov. 19—Fiist B. B. game tonight. It seemed as if I could not go.—The fellows won 45-8. Nov. 23—Lecture—The machine is all right only no one knows how to run it. Fuse burned out and Mr. Roberts recited poems about Alaska, while it was dark. Nov. 24—I can go back to school.—We had a long talk Iasi night. I never knew how much I cared for school before.—I’ll wait till Monday for they are having exams. Nov. 26—Thanksgiving Day.—It is for me all right. Nov. 28—Still glad. Nov. 30—Back in my old seat—Couple of smiles came my way this A. M. which I shall not forget. The fellows played Waukon last Friday and Prof, told us about it. This is an abridged edition but the rest was too personal to insert so we just mailed the valuable book to its owner with “Thank You” written on the last page.—I wonder if the owner will gues; where it came from when he sees this! We were at a loss now for an account of December but in strolling around the Main Room the following came to light on a little Freshman’s desk: DECEMBER DIARY Dec. 1—I wish I could play B. B.—The girls are playing tonight —but I am too small. Dec. 2—We sang at school today. I wish we would sing every day. Dec. 3—Margaret Foley and Carlyle Klofanda spoke pieces this A. M. I am glad I did mine the other week. Dec. 4—We all have our first reports today. They won’t be like Sisters’ reports I suppose. I hope I’ll have good standings. Dec. 5—That big, tall Senior—I think his name is McCloskey told us about the B. B. game at Soldiers’ Grove. Our team won. Dec. 9—We sang a Christmas song today. I like our singing teacher. I went to a B. B. game after school. The boys on the second team played Keewatin. We won. Dec. 11—There was a Lyceum program tonight. I like them. It was all Christmassy and nice. Dec. 14—There was an exciting B. B. game tonight. The bigger boys—the first team they are called, I think, played those big Keewatin boys. I wish they had won—I do, but the score was not very big. Dec. 17—Two of our class spoke again. That girl in the other division with the brown eyes—Sally—they call her and then Nellie Schwert. Dec. 18—It will be Christmas before long. The boys from Waukon came and played here and we won again. Dec. 19—Vacation and Christmas coming. I guess I won’t write any more in my diary. 1 wish they had a Christmas party. They say they always used to. I’ll be glad when vacation is over. 1 like High School very much and all my teachers too. There is another Esther in my division so we get mixed up some times—but 1 don’t mind ’cause they say Gremore too. I like that. Jan. 4—School once more. MY, I'm glad. Mr. Gunderson wished us a Happy New Year. Jan. 5—I wish the Sophomores would not bother me so much —’Cause I’M little they think I don’t mind. Jan. 7—It was fun to watch those Seniors Stenography people scribble away in shorthand this A. M., while the Freshmen spoke their pieces. Jan. 8—I went to the Basketball game tonight—Cassville lost with a 7 to 73 score. It isn’t any fun to see a game like that. Jan. 11—Albert Jones talked about the game. It’s horrid and cold. Jan. 12—I wish something funny would happen in our class. This A. M. a Senior boy went home at 11:10 thinking it was noon! Jan. 17—Today in history Edna D. read about the “scared” geese and Miss N. could hardly make her see it was “sacred.” Jan. 18—Played basketball with Decorah and won. We practiced yells for the big game next week. JANUARY DAIRY A Jan. 19—There were some committees appointed to make plans for a big demonstration at the Richland Center game next week. Jan. 20—Horrible disappointment! Mr. G. told us this A. M. that he had made a mistake and that the big game is in Richland Center, and not here. Jan. 21—Exams.—The team went to Richland Center today.— Oh. if we can win. Jan. 22—Still exams.—It is nice to be exempt.—I have bookkeeping now and like it.—The boys told about the game and about their trip.—It’s a shame we lost. Jan. 24—New semester. Jan. 25—They are working on the athletic play hard these days. —The people in plays always have such good times rehearsing, even if it is a lot of work. Jan. 28—It’s cold and there is nothing to write. Jan. 29—We had such interesting reports in Ancient History today. Elvira told about Roman funerals. FEBRUARY DIARY. Feb. 1—Sleepy, after a week-end in Madison—but we have to get down to work.—The play is Friday night. Am having the worst time “making love.” Prof, came down to rehearsal the other night and we asked him to show us how—but he just laughed! Feb. 2—Rehearse—rehearse—till we’re ready for a hearse— Feb. 3—Trying to get a half day off—Got up a petition after rehearsal and made Miss Green and Miss Garrow sign it! Feb. 4—Off at 2:30 but how we did work.—Some rehearsing. Feb. 5—Off all P. M.—Dress rehearsal and the play at 8. It was fine, all but me—I guess I had stage fright. Beverly was great and she sure looked pretty. Feb. 6—Gemini! but I was tired today—we went to Cassville to play B. B.—but the fellows were too dead to jolly up so we slept all the way back—we won. Feb. 7—One long sleep. Feb. 8—Nothing to do it seems—no rehearsals—am going to plague Helen a bit. Feb. 10—A Mr. Bell talked about Mexico this A. M.—He said he fell back on his Latin while there, because Spanish is like it —wish I’d stuck to it. He and Miss Garrow sang a duet. Feb. 11—No excitement except that T saw Stackie without his horse! Feb. 12—No school.—Teachers in Madison—we did hate to see them go! We played B. B. tonight with Fennimore and won, some team. Kunnie’s great, so’s Jack. Feb. 15—Usual talk—Miss Swenliolt told us about the Ulinoi3-Wisconsin basketball game in Madison. Poor old Wisconsin loses championship this year. Feb. 19—B. B. game at Westby—1 went to McGregor.—Girls played there.—Poor Hank wanted to go too! All the teachers went someplace for it is going to be Washington’s birthday on Monday, and no school. Feb. 23—Back to work.—Both teams lost last week. Feb. 24—We had candy sale—“I” made stuffed dates—My, can’t some of those girls make good candy. Feb. 25—Current Events today.—Kunnie’s smile towards back of room! Feb. 26—Double header.—Waukon defeated our girls and Westby defeated by the boys.—Mrs. Rau gives all the teams a big supper before the game. Feb. 28—One does not need to be told whose book these pages came from, with so many references to “The District Attorney.” We were at a loss to find out about March. So one of the Juniors supplied the deficiency. MARCH DIARY. mKCH Mar. 1—Report on the games this morning by Andrew Hanzel. He kept us all laughing. The girls were defeated 10 to 14. The boys won 30 to 10. Miss Rosenbaum is absent on account of ihe illness of her mother. Prof, told us we are to have exams this week. He received a letter from The Lawrence Glee Club saying that they are going to sing in this section soon and that they have one open date which we could secure if we desired it. Mar. 2—Wonderful! Saw Beulah without Ed! Mar. 5—The Boy’s Basketball team went to Fennimore to play tonight and the McGregor girls came over to play the girls’ team. Mar. 8—The boys won the game at Fennimore and the girls defeated McGregor. Clara Lipke and Arthur Schwert reported on the games. Mar. 9—Heard Bert Jones did- not have his German lesson today! Mar. 12—The big game of the season tonight with Richland Center. Tomorrow the girls’ team and the boys’ second team go to Boscobel to play. Mar. 15—Everybody is happy over the three victories of last week. Reports on the games by Miss Swenliolt and Robert Armstrong. We gave a few cheers also, with Art McCloskey our Little Cheer Leader. Mar. 17—Hurrah for St. Patrick! Mar. 18—It was rich to see Art McCloskey standing out near the Ward Building in his good gray suit! Mar. 19—F'rieda Randall, Lorraine Jones and Irene Kramer visited us today. Mar. 25—Basketball boys leave this morning for the Tournament at Plattoville. Mar. 26—Pinal meeting of the Annual Board tonight. APRIL DIARY. April 5—Easter Monday, the last day of vacation. April 6—Grand celebration in high school, the occasion, the winning of the cup at the basketball tournament held at Platteville, March 26, 27, and 28. Mr. Peacock, who witnessed the final game with Monroe and Mr. Sangster of Fennimore spoke highly of the work done by our team in the games of the tournament. April 7—It is time for this diary to go to press. If only we could have put in all the rich and interesting “personals at which we stole a look, the Junior’s book would be at once the most popular and most hated of contributions to the literary (?) world. nAY THE ’it'' PM IR IE DOG LITERARY The Literary Society One of the most important organizations of the Prairie du Chien High School is the Literary Society, of which all pupils of the high school are members. The purpose of the society is to promote public speaking, debating, and oratory. Officers are elected at the beginning of the year. For the year 1914-15 Walter Beuthin has served as President, John Rogers as Vice President, and Mertie Schroeder as Secretary and Treasurer. The following committees were appointed by the President: Program Committee—Arthur McCloskey (chairman), Leslie Rau, Mae Johnson, Bernadette Voth, Wallace Bronson; Music Committee —Helen Lindner (chairman), Albert Jones, Gladys Herold. Lyceums have been held every three weeks. The following program shows in what manner these Lyceums have been con- ducted : PROGRAM. Music .......................................................School Roll Call—American Authors ..............................Juniors Humorous Recitation .................................Violet Runkel Cleveland’s Eulogy of McKinley ....•.................Albert Jones The United States Army and Navy............................... ..........................Arthur Schwert and Robert Armstrong Music .............................................Mixed Glee Club Modern Writers ...................................Mertie Schroeder Patriotism by W. J. Bryan ............................Clara Lipke Recitation ...........................................Helen Leffard Music ....................................................Orchestra Original Story ...................................... Ethel Swingle Farce ..........................................A Box of Monkeys Edward Ralston .................................Raymond Kunzman Chauncy Oglethorpe ..................................Edmund Green Mrs. Ondego Jones ..................................Helen Poehler Sierra Bengaline ..................................Bernadette Voth Lady Guinevere Dondpore .............................Cecelia Vanek As the student body of the high school is very large, it is impossible for all to appear in the Lyceums; therefore, the Freshmen give their rhetorical work on Thursday morning for opening exercises. News Topics are also given every Tuesday morning by the Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores. Ben of Burton The two schools, Burton and Oakmont, who rivaled in every sport on the athletic calendar, were about to meet in a game of basketball, the final contest of the season. Burton had defeated every basketball team scheduled; Oakmont had done likewise. Burton depended on Ben Cory, the tall giant, their hero of two years, to help them win this game. The members of the Oakmont team were confident that they had men as good as Burton. Oakmont had won the previous year, and their manager meant to have them win now, by fair means or foul. The manager who was afraid of Cory, determined to remove him by means of Joel Cameron, Burton’s slender, red-haired substitute. The day before the Burton-Oakmont game, Cameron and the manager of Oakmont held a thirty minutes’ conversation in the Jeroldstown Hotel. Cameron, on good pay, promised not to fail. About two o’clock the next day, Ben Cory received the following note: “Wait for me in my room at the Jeroldstown Hotel. I have a request to make. —Joe Cameron.” Ben kept the appointment without suspicion, and Joel came directly to business by accusing Ben of keeping him, a better man, off the team. Re demanded that he be allowed to play the last half at least. “If that’s your game,” said Ben, “I can’t help you, and even if I wanted to, the team wouldn’t stand for it. I am tired of trying to help you. When I came to Burton I thought the boys unjust to you. When I thought that you made a better football man than I did, I taught you my pass. Then you failed in your studies and 1 helped you there. You failed the team at the last minute; I took your place and won. Now, you say I am keeping you off the team. You’re unprincipled and honorless. If that’s all you want. I’ll be going.” He was cut short by Joel, who had been standing near the door, blinking his beady eyes, and who now sprang forward crying, “We’ll see if you will.” Suddenly the lights went out, and before Ben recovered from his surprise, he was bound and gagged. As the lights came on. he heard Joel’s voice through the closing door, “We’ll see who plays, and who has the say of it.” In the gymnasium, the seats were packed; the teams were practicing and the Burton manager, anxious because Ben hadn’t shown up, asked the coach, “Where’s Cory? “Haven’t seen him,” said the coach. Just then, one of the boys said, “Cory hasn’t come yet, and its almost time for the game.” “We can’t wait for a man who isn’t on time, ’ said the coach. “We’ll have to take chances on Cameron.” “Cameron isn’t liked by the team,” said the manager. “Cory has great team influence; he is the life of the team. With him we are sure of victory. If we lose tonight, there is foul play somewhere.” “If we lose tonight.” said Smith, “1 will never forgive Cory.” They looked for Cory in vain; the team was very restless. When the game was called, some grumbled; but they were immediately silenced by the stern coach. The contest was the biggest and most exciting one of the season. With every basket, the hall shook; the people screamed; the students sang songs and yelled until they were hoarse. At the end of the first half, the score was tied in spite of Joel's efforts to foul and give wrong signals. Back in the hotel, Ben Cory struggled for an hour, and finally got loose, only to find the door locked; not wishing to create a disturbance, however, he jumped from the window, which was twelve feet from the sidewalk. When he struck the ground a sharp pain shot through his ankle. He had not time to stop for this. He must get to the gymnasium, to do his best, no matter how short the time, and to undo the mischief done by Cameron. He must win. When the second half was well begun, both players and spectators were startled to see the tall form of Ben Cory rush through the door and to the dressing room, his clothes torn and his brown hair hatless. The change was quickly made, and Cameron was removed. It seemed that the deed was done. When there were but five minutes to play, the Burtons were four points behind. When Ben appeared on the floor, a great shout went up from the team They took new courage and two baskets were made in quick succession. The score was tied and only two minutes to play. Could they do it? With a flying leap, Ben Cory made a basket from field center; the people went wild. If the score could remain thus, Oakmont would be defeated, but that team suddenly got possession of the ball. As it sped basket-ward, Ben Cory stopped it by a superhuman leap, just as the whistle sounded. The game was over. In the dressing room Ben gave a cry of pain, and suddenly noticed his swollen ankle, the pain of which lie had ignored in the excitement. “You’re as white as a sheet,” cried one of the team. “Man. don’t faint. You’ve won the game for us. We were fairly beaten when you came. I tell you I was ‘plum’ scared when you didn’t come. Hurry, and tell us all about the foul play.” One of the most valuable assets to a high school is an adequate library, one which contains not only a few fiction books, but a goodly number of reference books as well. To acquire and maintain such a library in a high school requires time, as only a few hundred dollars are appropriated each year for the purchase of books. It also requires a great deal of labor, as any up-to-date library to be of any great benefit to the users must have a card catalogue made by competent people. We are proud to boast that our High School Library contains about two thousand carefully selected books. One hundred fifty four of these were added to the library this year. This number does not, however, include the public documents and the magazines. Last year, the seniors with the help of the librarian, catalogued a number of magazine articles which are now ready for use. With a little of this help every year, we shall soon have an abundance of helpful material for outside work in connection with classes. Previous to this year, our books were in a room having congested conditions, as the library was also used for a typewriting room. But now the room appropriated for that purpose is used for —Trueman Nickerson. a library only. The condition of the library books at present is the best it has been. For a school of this size, the number of class books in the library is large. In connection with History and English there are a great many biography books, which are very helpful. To the list, we have added, “The Boy’s Life of Edison and “The Life of Alice Freeman Palmer.” A leading educator or school man of this state said recently that he would require every teacher to read “The Life of Alice Freeman Palmer” and the “Boyhood of John Muir.” We hope year by year to add many other valuable biography books to the list. One book which has caused a great deal of interest among our high school people this year is “The Boy Mechanic.” It has been drawn from the library every day since it was catalogued last fall. The books which are of greatest importance to the Commercial Law class are “Business Law” and “Whigam’s Essentials of Commercial Law.” The number of reference books in this branch of study is very small. For the study of Physical and Commercial Geography the number of reference books is large. There are many articles on earthquakes, glaciers, volcanoes and many other subjects. Our library needs, first of all, a card catalogue case. This addition to the library would make it convenient for pupils to look up material in the catalogue. Another valuable addition would be a complete set of classics, such as the “Sir Roger de Coverley Papers,” “Deserted Village,” “Collections of American and English Poems” and “Boswell’s Life of Johnson,” which could be used by English Classes for reference. Pupils this year, we are glad to say, are using the library. In the English Classes, the teachers have instructed the pupils in the use of the card catalogue and many are already able, with its help, to find material in the library. For the last two years. Miss Keysar has had charge of the library. She has done much to better conditions, to get the pupils interested in the library and to keep the books in order. One of the most interesting things that has been in the high school for some time is the Latin Exhibit, which was on display in the “G” room for about two weeks. The exhibit was intended primarily to disprove the old theory of the “deadness’ of Latin and to prove what an essential foundation stone it is for any line of work, practical or professional. The exhibit, consisting of some eighty-four cards, was divided into nine sections, each proving a different point. The heading for the first division was “Latin makes the English language more intelligible.” Under this were several cards, one, showing that a person who has taken Latin saves himself hours of work in looking up words in the dictionary, because three-fifths of the words can be traced back to either Latin or Greek origin. While this is taking the whole dictionary in general, as an individual instance the one Latin Exhibit root “due” meaning lead is found to be present in nearly three hundred English words. The second division dwelt upon the value of Latin in the study of English literature, showing how utterly dependent upon classical study is any deep-rooted appreciation of the best in English literature. A card showing cartoons borrowed from leading American newspapers and which pertained to various historical conditions and events through classical references was particularly clever, and at the same time very instructive. There was another very effective card representing the eye, nearly half of which was colored black to show the “blind spot” of one’s appreciation without the classical foundation. The third section took up the topic of Latin as the foundation of five active languages. That point was very nicely illustrated with a card on which the map of Europe was drawn showing Europe at the time when the Roman Empire was at its height—when Latin was the universal language of all those countries where now the language is Spanish or Roumanian or Italian or Portuguese. Latin has changed its form a little, that is all, and yet it is called a “dead” language. One card showed how easily, when one is acquainted with the Latin language, one could make out the bill of fare in any hotel in Spain or even in Mexico. In the fourth section was shown the value of Latin as mental training, because with every word in Latin there is a distinct mental process undergone before the student is satisfied with his knowledge of any word. This section leads very easily to the next one which was concerned with the use of Latin and Greek as the foundation for scientific terms in general. One card of this was devoted to terms in botany, another to mathematics, another to physics, and so on. Still another section dealt with the professional lines of business. The doctors, lawyers, dentists, druggists and ministers all need some knowledge of Latin in order to be able to carry on their line of work. For instance, a great many labels on bottles in a drug store are Latin; when a doctor writes a prescription he uses terms of Latin origin; the minister has probably the greatest need of a classical training because the New Testament was written in Greek, and Latin is used commonly in many churches. These are the main divisions only, but each card in the exhibit had its own interest and proved most strongly that Latin is not a “dead” but a living language, and that the study of it is one of the most valuable assets to any man or woman, no matter what his or her line of work may be. —Robert Armstrong. School in the Year Two Thousand As we leave the handsome Burlington Station at Fourth and Main Streets, we notice a large, marble-spired building, towering far above all the other beautiful buildings. Inquiring of the traffic policeman on the comer we are told it is the Prairie du Chien High School. Refusing to believe it we take a car (we still balk at the aeroplane bus line) for the school to see for ourselves. We wonder at the difference between this modern, seething metropolis of the year Two Thousand. The car stops at the school and we alight. A uniformed usher spies us immediately and asks to show us through the building. We ask to see the outside first, and he leads us to the steps. The whole building is of white marble and has been cleaned until it glitters in the sun. A broad cement walk, bordered with ferns, bushes, and flowers, leads up to the building and surrounds it. A flight of broad marble steps leads to the first floor. The front of the building is glass and the broad porch is supported by beautifully carved pillars. The inside is also finished in white, and the walls are covered with hand paintings, the work of students of the Art Course. We ask the usher to show us the Assembly Room, but he does not know what we mean. Then we ask him where the students meet for roll call and between classes. He says. “We have nothing like that now; that system was abolished years ago. The students report now at class hours and are free to do as they please between classes.” But when he tells us what they study, we are astounded. After looking in vain for the Mathematics Room, German and Latin Room, and the Laboratory, we ask to see them. We soon learn that the only survivors among our old studies are English and the Commercial Course; the others have been replaced by Wireless Telegraphy, Aerology, Manual Training, Modern History and Art, for the boys; the girls take Sewing, Cooking, Gymnastics, Home Culture and Gardening. English and Commercial work are the required units. We find Martin Keller, Jr., a great-grandson of our old friend, as enthusiastic over aeroplanes as the Martin of our time was over autos. (Fords in particular.) We inquire as to where the students enter, as we see few come through the main door. The usher leads us to a magnificent electric elevator, which soon lets us out onto the roof. Here at the rear of the roof we see a broad, smooth, platform. Walking toward it we hear a whir and a swish, and a monster aeroplane comes softly to rest on the platform. The students pour out into the elevator and go down to their classes and the great white bird rises swiftly off the roof. Soon others come and we see many aeroplanes above the city. We soon turn to the elevator and descend to the lower floor. The usher now takes us to the ‘‘Hall of Fame.” Here we find bronze busts of all the professors for the last century, placed in beautifully carved niches in the wall. We do not know most of the professors but our interest centers in an almost perfect bust of our old professor, Mr. Gunderson. The inscription beneath it reads; NICHOLAS GUNDERSON, THE MAN WHO STARTED THE PRAIRIE DU CHIEN HIGH SCHOOL ON ITS PRESENT MARCH OF TRIUMPH. Our thoughts turn again to school and teachers back in 1916. Every teacher told us that we were the worst class in school but we deserved this reproof and so believed it. We ask to see the boys’ gymnasium remembering that our old class was the strongest of its time in athletics. We soon learn that athletics, too, an important feature when we went to school, has been discarded. The usher says, “The safety first idea gained such favor about 1950 that the rules in all games were changed until even football became as tame as checkers. Then as students manifested no interest, these sports were dropped altogether.’’ We have enough, and as we leave for our homes in Charme, we reflect that those were, indeed, the happy days. —John M. O’Neil, T6. Modern Improvements in Our School The world of today is living in an age of rapid improvements, which can be easily noticed when traveling from state to state or from town to town. The roads in the country are being made better; the streets in the towns and cities are being paved; old buildings are being fixed and new equipment is being added to make them more convenient. Our high school is also being improved. Three years ago the Commercial Course which gave the students a broader field to select from, was added to the course of study. The typewriters were placed in the library; but the room was very small and proved unfavorable for that purpose. As the student body increased in number each year, the conditions in the assembly room became so crowded, that the reading table was removed from the alcove to make room for the upper classmen, and many of the Freshmen were given seats in what is now the Commercial Room. The typewriters were then removed from the library; the room formerly occupied by the Second Primary Grades was fitted up Tor a Commercial Room, with a portion partitioned off and fitted up for a typewriting room. With the introduction of the Commercial Course, and the increase in the number of the student body, it was necessary to secure two additional teachers to lighten the work of the faculty. This change made it possible to section many of the largest classes, and proved a great advantage to the teachers, for they could get better results; it was still more beneficial to the pupils, for it gave better opportunities for individual work. The improvements, which have attracted the most attention in the high school and the grades are the Stereopticon and the Victrola. The Stereopticon was purchased by the students of the high school and the grades, the proceeds of two lectures given at the Opera House, helping considerably to defray the expenses of the machine. The proceeds of an entertainment, given by the grade pupils at the Metropolitan, last May went toward the purchasing of the Victrola. Perhaps the most modern improvement, also one of benefit to the pupils was the placing of two drinking fountains in the hallway. They are not only convenient, but have helped greatly in making our high school seem more up-to-date. Last year several new pictures were purchased, and placed in the various classrooms and the assembly room, adding greatly to the appearance of the building. The Commercial Geography Class has added salt, soap, chocolate, and postum exhibits which are very useful in their work. Miss Green secured a Latin exhibit, which has greatly interested the Latin classes. It has also been instructive, for it shows the relation be- tween the ancient and modern world. Mrs. Horsefall, of this city, who is at present spending her winter in Florida, recently presented the school with several interesting postal cards, and a cocoanut incloccd in its husk, to be kept for use in school work. Although we are proud that we can boast of many improvements in cur school, we are certain that with more room, and additional courses, our school could reach even a higher grade of efficiency than it has yet attained. —Charles Phillipp. The Stereopticon Slides The stereopticon slides shown each week are sent out by the University of Wisconsin; they have been interesting and instructive. The following slides have been given in the order named: 1. Birds and Insects. 2. Views of Yosemite Valley. 3. Domestic Science Courses in Schools and Universities. 4. Stories from Old Curiosity Shop; Enoch Arden, and Alice in Wonderland portrayed in pictures. 5. Flowers—Ways of Pollinization, etc. 6. Concrete and Concrete Roads. 7. Wild Animals. 8. Industrial Geography. 9. Birds—Methods of making their nests, etc. —Ruth McCloskey. The Contest The Annual Oratorical and Declamatory Contest will be held some time in April. Miss Anna May Taylor of Indianapolis, Ind., will be here again to train the contestants. Twelve students have entered the contest this year. The winners will take part in the League Contest in the latter part of April. The following selections have been chosen by the students: Commencement ...............................Esther Karnopp The Advocates First Plea ..........................Lucy Nickerson Cart Wheels ...............................Florence Des Roucher When Amelia Ann Was It.............................Helen Leffard Jerry, the Bobben Boy .............................Emma Walters f atsy ............................................Eliesa Boeckh On the Clay Compromise ............................Oscar Fritche On the Death of Lafayette ...........................Albert Jones The Duty of Neutral Nations ...........................Leslie Rau Bimetalism .......................................Charles Phillipp War and Public Opinion ...........................Wallace Bronson Internationalism ....................................John O’Neil The Athletic Play The Sixth Annual Athletic Play entitled “The District Attorney” given February, the fifth, was a great success. It was thoroughly enjoyed by an appreciative audience. The play was an interesting story of politics with a slight love affair mingled with it. The members of the cast rendered their parts very successfully. The setting of the play is as follows: Scene, Chicago; Time, the present. Mr. Seabury and P. Homer Sullivan are influential men in politics who influence Bob Kendricks, a young college man, to give up his college life and to take the position of District Attorney. Bob Kendricks is very much in love with Dorothy, Mr. Sea-bury’s only daughter, but she refuses to accept him until he gives up his care-free life for a lawyer’s career. Mr. Kendricks instead of working in Mr. Seabury’s and Mr. Sullivan’s interests, as they had planned, turns against them and discovers that they have used unlawful methods to gain their own desires. Mr. Kendricks threatens to have them imprisoned and shortly afterward Mr. Seabury is run over by an automobile and killed. Dorothy, in her grief, refuses to see Bob and breaks the engagement. Her brother, Dick, and her chum, Beverly Calvert are very much in love and are about to be married. Billy Reynolds, a college chum of Dick’s, is in love with two girls at the same time, Peggy Marshall and Polly Whitney; but he is disappointed for both are already engaged. Billy then turns to Sam, the butler, for sympathy. Herbert Brownell, a reporter, and John J. Crosby are Bob’s friends and they help him in his political work. Aunt Hattie, Mr. Seabury’s sister, is very much taken up with the young people, and in the last act helps to reinstate Bob in Miss Dorothy’s affections. Beverly’s young brother, Howard, Jimmie, the office boy, and Margaret, the housemaid, have no special parts in the plot, but they add much to the attractiveness of the play. THE CAST. William Seabury, President of the Seabury Packing Company.. ..................................................John Rogers Herbert Brownell, Reporter on the Tribune........Raymond Kunzman Richard Seabury. Senior at College .....................Henry Clinton Bob Kendricks, a Post-Graduate and Afterward District Attorney ..................................................Ralph Glenn Billy Reynolds, Freshman at College .....................Hugo Boeckh P. Homer Sullivan, Politician ...........................Leslie Rau John J. Crosby, District Attorney running for re-election....... ......................................................Arthur Schwert Jimmie, the Office Boy.................................Andrew Hanzel Howard Calvert. Beverly’s brother.........................Leo Lankie Sam, Calvert’s butler.............................Maurice Borgerding Aunt Hattie, William Seabury’s sister ...............Helen Poehler Dorothy Seabury ........................................Helen Lindner Beverly Calvert, Peggie Marshall, Polly Whitney (Friends of Dorothy).............Helen Leffard, Alice Stuart, Adelia Bittner Margaret, a maid.................................... Mamie Kasparek —Ruth McCloskey. II IE CAST Act I—Dick: “She didn’t say she wouldn’t see me, but the butler said she was out.” Act II—Bob Examines the Pictures Billie has left for his rogues gallery Act III—Beverly: “I want to say now what I have felt for the last few days.” The Team Manager. Nicholas Gunderson Captain, Raymond Kunzman Right Forward: Raymond Kunzman Left Forward: Henry Clinton Center: Walter Beuthin Right Guard: John Rogers Left Guard: Leslie Rau Sub: Arthur Schwert WALTER BEUTHIN, Center Tall, rangy and muscular, WTalter possesses the ideal basketball build of his team He is a fine jumper and has the ability of placing the ball where he wants it from the tip-up at center. Though playing center his specialty is guarding, which style of play he assumes after the toss-up. As a passer, he is unexcelled. His handling of the long pass, both in throwing and receiving, is scarcely ever surpassed in college and university circles. His versatility would make him a valuable man for any team. Walter is a Junior and will be with us again, winning honors for the Maroon and Gold. LESLIE RAU, Right Guard Leslie is the type of a “heady” player who is always taking advantage of the slips of the opposition and who is continually breaking up their plays and team work. In passing rallies he seems to possess the faculty of being just where he is most needed. A born fighter, he is never beaten until the final whistle blows. Les is also a good shot. His services are available one more season and we feel certain he will live up to our expectations. RAYMOND KUNZMAN, Right Forward and Captain Raymond Kunzman, our captain, is perhaps the best forward, who ever performed for the Maroon and Gold. During his four seasons of service, he has established an enviable record, as a dead-shot and a wonderful floor man. His dodging and dribbling are exceptional and these qualities, combined with his great speed, make him an exceedingly difficult man to guard. Raymond graduates in June and his loss to the team will be keenly felt. HENRY CLINTON, Left Forward This is Henry’s first year as a regular, and his second year on the team in midseason, last year, he showed unexpected improvement and has developed into a great forward whose specialty is making baskets. He was a leading point winner of the team, which was made possible by his ability to elude a guard, when seemingly entirely covered up. Henry will be with us next year and great things are expected of him. JOHN ROGERS, Left Guard John is an ideal guard. Stocky, aggressive and fast, with great basket-ball instinct, he combines the qualities, that make him invaluable for his position. Besides covering up his man he is of great help to his fellow players in team work and is equally serviceable in breaking up plays and intercepting passes. No higher compliment could be paid him than to say, that he is always doing what he is supposed to be doing. Jack will continue to be the despair of all forwards for another season. ARTHUR SCHWERT Guard This is Art’s first year on the team. He is a steady, persevering player, who can be depended upon to do his opponent a warm argument during a game. He had little opportunity to show his worth during the season until the absence of John Rogers, gave him the chance during the tournament at Platteville. Here he performed exceptionally well and had not a little to do in bringing the cup to our high school We regret that he can not be with us next year. Review of Basket Ball Season 1914-15 With the beginning of high school athletics at an early date last fall, the boys seemed to manifest an unusual interest in basketball. This no doubt was due to the fact that many of the old players were again in school, and the prospects were good for a fast, winning team. Through the untiring work of the members of the team, and the support of the school, the Prairie du Chien High School Basketball team has this year produced a record which will go down in the history of athletics in this school. The following schedule with scores, shows the games played, and the results of each game: Prairie du Chien, 45; Soldiers Grove, 8. Prairie du Chien, 49; Waukon, 22. Prairie du Chien, 45; Soldiers Grove, 11. Prairie du Chien, 45; Waukon, 5. Prairie du Chien, 73; Cassville, 7. Prairie du Chien, 56; Decorah, 7. Prairie du Chien, 13; Richland Center, 22. Prairie du Chien, 57; Cassville, 13. Prairie du Chien, 42; Pennimore, 7. Prairie du Chien, 32; Westby, 33. Prairie du Chien, 30; Westby, 10. Prairie du Chien, 29; Fennimore, 21. Prairie du Chien, 31; Richland Center, 10. Totals—Prairie du Chien, 547; Opponents, 176. All the teams with which our team played, up to the Richland Center game at Richland Center went down in defeat before us. Soldiers’ Grove, Waukon, Cassville, Decorah, were all defeated by large scores. Our team expected tiie Richland Center game to be a hard one, but when the game ended with a score of 22-13 in favor of Richland Center, not a man was discouraged. Each one seemed determined to even matters up when Richland Center came to Prairie du Chien. In the second game with Richland Center an unusual interest prevailed both among high school students and citizens. This ardent support helped to furnish an incentive, and the boys went into the game to win. If Richland Center expected to win by a score oi 4-2, they were sadly disappointed, for Prairie turned the tables on them, and won the game by a score of 31-10. Our team suffered a slight defeat at Westby. There the boys played under disadvantages, as the hall was small, and the baskets low. However, we were able to make up for this defeat, and we trounced Westby to the tune of 30-10 on our home floor one week later. Much credit is due Westby for their gentlemanly way of treating visiting teams, for their clean playing, and sportsmanlike manner of taking defeat. Our Team i. The crowd’s intense, the whistle blows, Five eager lads are on their toes. The ball is snapped and Walter jumps. It bounds to Hank in lightning humps. Pretty snappy, I would say • Don’t forget they’re sure a “scream,’ A nifty bunch, that High School Team, That plays the game for Prairie du Chicn. II. The captain of this husky crowd Is Raymond Kun man. We’re awfully prou 1 Of Kuny’s might and Kuny’s skill. He finds the cage almost at will. Like Bonaparte, he leads his men; By word and deed, he teaches them To shoot the ball, to pass, to guard, To play it fast and play it hard. Like veterans cld and battle scarred. III. One dark haired lad is surely there; He seems to be most everywhere. He has his head right in the game, Always fighting, never tame; Working, hustling, ever moving, His work. I’m sure, needs no reproving. This skillful youth is Leslie Ran He plays the game; he sure knows how. As all of us will gladly allow. LV. Ladies, I present to you A lad, who wants to meet you, too; A man in size, about sweet sixteen Bashful, handsome Walt Beuthin. A clever guard, that lanky boy, The team’s delight, the rooter’s joy. As center, too, he’s sure worth while, We like his ways; we like his style, His happy, ever-puzzling smile. V. D’you ever hear of Rogers Jack, The guy, that lives right near the track. Now let me tell you girls and boys, In basketball, he’s “reg’lar noise” Not flashy, dears, but just the same His avoirdupois is in the game. He sticks like gummy, pasty glue, Some classy “chile,” let me tell you, A guard, just guard; yes through and through. VI. A substitute from days of yore, Just sees the game and marks the score. But Arthur Schwert, when lie gets in. Shows where scientific deeds begin. He guards and guards, then guards some more, His forwards very seldom score. Though not experienced in the line, You sure may bet your bottom dime He plays the game: yes all the time. VII. I hate to talk about myself; I’d sooner put me on the shelf, But since this verse quotes history, I'll solve for you the mystery— Luck is my name, and that’s no dream: I close my eyes and heave the ball, I very seldom look at all, Yet, through the hoop, it oft may fall. VIII. Before I quit I’d like to say, A word or two without delay, Of grateful thanks to all the boys And girls wlio’ve helped us by their noise And cheers and rooting: lest we forget. We’d like to pay another debt, Now altogether, one, two three. Three cheers for our good faculty Who’ve gladly helped us, you and me. —Henry Clinton. The Prairie du Chien Basket Ball Team Wins the Cup On a clear, warm clay, the twenty-fifth of March, 1915, five boys and Mr. Gunderson boarded the train bound for Platteville. We arrived in Woodman at seven o'clock and waited a half hour or more for the narrow gauge train that carried us from Woodman to Fennimore, over hills and around bends where the conductor in the rear end of the train could shake hands with the engineer. At Fennimore we were obliged to change cars again but as we had only a few minutes to wait, we had only time enough to get a cup of coffee and something to eat. On our way from Fennimore to Platteville about seven other basketball teams got on our train, all bound for Platteville and the cup. WE arrived in Platteville at about eleven o’clock in the morning, where we were met at the train by the Normal School Basketball Captain, who escorted us to the Normal School. We were assigned to our rooms and boarding places after which we were at liberty to do as we pleased. As we had a hard game ahead of us (we were to play Monroe at seven o’clock) we decided to go to our rooms and lie down to get as much rest as possible. At seven o’clock we were dressed and out on the floor all ready, if necessary, to fight until we dropped. Monroe outweighed us by a large margin to every man, but this did not discourage us as we had played “weight” before, and won. The game was called and for the first few minutes it looked as though neither side was the stronger; finally Monroe succeeded in placing a few long shots through the basket thus breaking the Jinks” as they called it. The score at the end of the first half was 10 to 15 in their favor. In the second half both sides came back strong, but Monroe succeeded in again getting fifteen points while Prairie du Chien got thirteen, thus makng the score 30 to 23 in favor of Monroe. As we were to play three games the next day, all decided to go home and secure a good night’s rest if possible. Our first game the next day was with Monticello. As Monticello did not have a very strong team Prairie du Chien easily defeated them by a score 40 to 15. The Monticello team is a clean bunch of players and they deserve credit for their gentlemanly conduct during the game. The second game which was with Dodgeville, who also met defeat at the hands of Prarie du Chien by a score of 33 to 16. Dodgeville’s team was their center and right forward but these men were quickly disabled from making points by excellent guarding of the Prairie team. Our next and last game of that day was with Lancaster. Although we defeated I ancaster we were kept busy in trying to keep them from scoring. Lancaster has a verp clean team and although they were defeated it was no disgrace as the score of 12 to 14 will easily show. The Monroe and Prairie du Chien game was the second one played Saturday morning. As Monroe had already beaten us one game in this tournament they were planning what to do with the cup. Monroe was the first on the floor, but were followed a few minutes later by Prairie who was given a rousing cheer by the spectators. The Prairie boys had won the good will of the people by their clean playing, for the first game with Monroe not a foul was called on Prairie; three were called on Monroe. After a few minutes of warming up practice, the whistle blew and the final game was on. At the start neither side was able to score but finally Prairie succeeded in caging two baskets and a foul shot, making the score 5 to 0 in favor of Prairie du Chien. Monroe now rallied and succeeded in regaining this lost ground by lucky shots from center and fouls. At the end of the first half the score stood 10 to 11 in favor of Monroe. Prairie came back strong in the second half and succeeded in getting sixteen points while Monroe got only three, thus making a victory for Prairie du Chien by 26 to 14. This victory won for Prairie du Chien the beautiful silver cup presented by the Platteville Normal School, and also the basketball championship of Southwestern Wisconsin. It was a great victory and Prairie du Chien feels proud of Raymond Kunzman, Henry Clinton, Walter Beuthin, Leslie Rau, Arthur Schwert and Hugo Boeckh who won this honor for the Prairie du Chien High School. Raymond Kunzman and Leslie Rau were given positions on the All Star team. A big celebration was held at the high school the following Monday morning. No higher tribute can be given our team and the school they represent than the one expressed by President Sutherland; “This shows what a clean bunch of fellows can do.” athletics The Second Team The Second Basketball team was organized early in the season. Leo Lankie was chosen captain and Robert Armstrong manager. The team did not have opportunities to play many games, but those that were played resulted in victories for our boys. Following is the lineup: Forwards...........................Andrew Hanzel, Hugo Boeckh Center......................................... Maurice Borgerding Guards.......................Leo Lankie, Ralph Glenn, Milton Fagan The forward position was well taken care of by Hanzel and Boeckh, and the center position was filled by Borgerding, who never failed to get the jump on any center he jumped against. Lankie and Glenn showed their ability as guards, and Fagan showed that he could do his duty if called upon; Armstrong has proved a good team manager. Schedule of Games Played: Keewautin 2nd Team.... 10 P. D. C. 2nd Team.. . .24 Cassville H. S.. 13 P. D. C. 2nd Team.. . .59 Campion College Junior. 10 P. D. C. 2nd Team.. . .20 Boscobel H. S. . 17 P. D. C. 2nd Team.. . .19 Boscobel H. S. at P. D. C.14 P. D. C, 2nd Team. . . .17 Total points .. 64 Total points... . .139 The members of the Second Team were very punctual in coming out and forming a strong opposition against the first team. They deserve credit for their faithfulness. The Girls’ Basket Ball Team Schedule of Games and Scores. McGregor ............20 P. D. C.............. 9 Waukon ..............14 P. D. C..............10 McGregor............. 8 P. D. C..............13 Boscobel ............ 0 P. D. C.............. 6 Waukon ..............15 P. D. C.............. 6 Boscobel ............ 1 P. D. C..............16 Opponents .........58 P. D. C..............60 For the first time, the Prairie du Chien High School has a Girls' Basketball team which has played outside games. As many of the high school girls seemed to manifest an interest in Girls’ Athletics, Miss Nelson and Miss Swenholt agreed to coach the girls and supervise the organization of a team. Although this year the team has won only half of the games played, in another year with more practice, the girls hope to have a girls’ team as successful as the boys’ team has been this year. The first game with McGregor at McGregor, resulted in a defeat for the Prairie girls. The floor was much smaller thru the cne the girls were accustomed to play.ng upon, and the baskets were unsteady. Perhaps the girls were nervous, as this was their first game. However, when McGregor came to Prairie, the girls made up for their first defeat in a good fast game of basket ball, which ended in a decisive victory for the Prairie team. Both games with Waukon resulted in defeat for Prairie. In all the practices, as well as all the first games played, tlu-girls adhered strictly to Girls’ Rules; but when Boscobel asked for a game, they decided to play, even if they were required to play Boys’ Rules. The Pra'rie girls defeated Boscobel in both gimer. The Basketball season is over, but the girls are already looking forward to next year’s season, with determination to develop a winning team. Courtesy Keetvatiu Academy UIS CAL GRGAVtIZ motiS t Musical Organizations One of the later beneficial and enjoyable courses added to our high school is the Music Course, which has been established now for four years. Under the leadership of Miss Garrow, an Orchestra, Glee Club, Boys' Quartette and Mixed Glee Club have been organized. The orchestra consists of seven members. There are three violins, two cornets, the drums, and the piano. It furnished music at our High School Plays, Lyceums and other entertainments given by the school. This year we have the largest and best Glee Club we have ever had. It is composed of twenty girls who have sung at the various programs given this year. The Mixed Glee Club also has twenty members, twelve girls and eight boys. They made their first appearance at Lyceum this year. The Boys’ Quartette is one of the most pleasing musicals. They sang at Lyceums and at the Athletic Play. Their songs are good, but especially appreciative are their encores which are well known nursery ryhmes. As a specialty at the Athletic Play, the Girls’ Sextette, dressed in Chinese costume, danced and sang “China Town.” Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings the opening exercises are taken for singing. The two-part singing of last year has been substituted for community singing. New song books which contain all the good old songs have been procured. In addition to these songs, several new ones have been originated by the students with the help of Miss Garrow. These take up a large part of the singing during opening exercises and help along the cheering at the basketball games. The following are new ones of this year: ON, OH PRAIRIE! (To the Tune of “On Wisconsin.”) On, oh Prairie, on oh Prairie, Get the ball in line. Take it 'way from Richland Center A field throw every time Rah! Rah! Rah! On oh Prairie, on oh Prairie. Fight on for her fame Fight! fellows, fight, fight, fight! We’ll win this game. PRAIRIE HIGH. (To the Tune of Jingle Bells.) We’re from Prairie High, Prairie High you see. If you want some class, just come to P. D. C. We’re going to win tonight Are we? Well I guess, Do yrou want to know who’ll win tonight? Why P. D. C. H. S. Chorus. Do you want to know who’ll win tonight? Why, P. D. C. H. S. Do you want to know who’ll win tonight? Why, P. D. C. H. S. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! For P. D. C. H. S. Do you want to know who’ll win tonight? Why P. D. C. H. S. HERE’S TO OUR SCHOOL. Here’s to our school, boys, rise up each man, We’ve always won since High School began, Ring out the chorus, We’ll sing our song once again And give a cheer for our High School dear Rah! Rah! Rah! Out from our work we dash to the field Onto the fray and glory 'twill yield, While we all cry, we’ll win or die For we are striving for the glory of our clan, (of our great clan) Then stick to it all, play the game every man, Fight it to a finish, do the best that you can, While we shout victory, while we shout victory, While we shout Alma Mater victory forever. Clear the way for Prairie High School For to sing her praise we come, For to sing her praise we come, With a U Rah Rah for Prairie As we come with fife and drum. See maroon and gold on high, Bright and gleaming in the sky, For the High School we all love, May its glories never die, We are loyal sons and true And wherever we may roam We will sing for Prairie High School For our dear old Praire High. U Rah, U Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, for our dear old Prairie High School, U Rah, U Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, for our dear old Prairie High. HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA GLEE CLUB GIRLS’ SEXTETTE Just for Fun If you thing these jokes are old. And should be put upon the shelf, Just come around a few of you And try it for yourself. Hugo—“Henry, you should be the happiest man in the world. Henry—“Why?” Hugo—“Because you are in love with yourself and are without a rival.” Miss Green in German III—“Didn’t you get any of the story? Helen Lindner—“Oh! I got the boy all r'ght.’ Miss Green—“That’s all that’s necessary then.” Martin—“Say. Red. your neck looks just like that typewriter.” John O'Neil—“Why?” Marftin—“Because it’s ‘Underwood’” (under wood.) Miss Jordan—“Where is north on this map?” Prank Kasparek—“Opposite direction to south, of course. Miss Keysar—“What is meant by the versatility of Longfellow?” Emma Walters—“He wrote verses, didn’t he?” Miss Keysar—“I can remember when people did that.” Helen Lindner—“Wasn’t it done during the Civil War?” Miss Keysar—“Yes! certainly.” Miss Rosenbaum—“Have you ever heard this read before?” Bun Voth—“Yes! what is it?” Helen Lindner—“O vere, O vere ist mein Schneider?” Walter Beuthin’s favorite excuse—“I know it but I just can’t think of it now.” Helen Leffard in Geramn III.—“I can never think of ‘has it.’ ” Miss Green—“Think of ‘Hot Air,’ the word is ’hat er.’ ” Sophomore to Miss Keysar—“What do we mean by the Inflrma-tive in debate?” Reply— Look up Infirmative and Affirmative in the dictionary.” Miss Nelson in Medieval History Class—“Henry VIII had some of his wives beheaded.” Helen Lindner—“Oh! I wouldn’t marry him.” Gladys Herold—“I think Muriel Schnug the greatest talker in school.” Eliese Boeckh—“Hush! you forget yourself.” Miss Rosenbaum in Stenography 111.—“Make the characters the same size, only smaller.” Raymond Kunzman—“After I get through with athletics. I’m going out and conquer the rest of the world.” Clara Berge—“I don’t want to be famous I just want to be good. Miss Swenholt—“I have a smile that won’t wear off.” Martin Keller—I’m a follower of Barney Oldfield.” THE FRESHET. I’d rather be a Could-Be If I couldn’t be an Are For a could be is a May-Be With a chance of touching par. I’d rather be a Had-Been Than a Might Have Been by far. For a Might Have Been has never been But a Has was once an Are. I stood upon the mountain; I looked upon the plain; I saw a lot of green stuff That looked like waving grain; I looked again and closer I thought it must be grass; But Lo, unto my horror. It was the Freshman Class. Leslie Rau—“After I w'ash my face. I lock into the glass to see if its clean, don’t you?” Henry Clinton—‘Don’t have to. I look at the towel.” Umpire—“F—O—W—L,” Witty Hanzel—“Where are the feathers?” Umpire—You goose, this is a picked team.” Miss Nelson—Why did Hannibal cross the Alps?” New Pupil—“For the tame reason a hen crosses the street. You can’t catch me with your puzzles.” Helen Lindner—“My clock of wit can’t help but strike.” Art Beuthin—“I am going to be a librarian like Miss Kevsar.' Milton Fagan—“I’m from Bridgeport.” Walter Beut’nin—“I have curly hair and they tell me I’m cute.” Arthur Beuthin—“Say, Mamie, do you want to hear something great?” Mamie Kunzman—“Yes!” Art Beuthin—“Take two rocks and rub them together.” Miss Keysar, in English III—“I think Parkman is the best looking.” Leslie Rau—“Won’t do you any good anyway; they’re all dead.’ WOMEN’S CAPES: Cape of Good Hope...................... Cape of Flattery....................... Cape Look Out.......................... Cape Fear ............................. Cape Farewell ......................... Sweet Sixteen ........Twenty .. .Twenty-five ........Thirty .........Forty Miss Swenholt—“Did you ever ride a car, Daniel?” Dan Larviere—“Yes, ma’am, a box car.” Miss Garrow—when teaching music—“I think that is low enough. G. (Gee)—Isn’t that low enough?” Henry—Did you holler when the dentist pulled your tooth?” Hugo—“Well I guess I did; it war a holler tooth.” Miss Nelson—“Name some important event of Burke’s Life.” Ray Kunzman—“He studied law and was admitted to the bar, but found it very dry.” Miss Rosenbaum—“John wiiy haven't you handed in your type writing?” John O’Neil—“I had it all ready for three weeks, but didn’t have a pin to fasten it together with.” Miss Nelson in Ancient History—“Name a memorable date in Roman History.” Arthur Beuthin—“Antony’s with Cleopatra.” Violet Runkel—“Well, Mertie, how many weeks belong to a year?” Mertie—“Forty - six.” Violet—“How’s that?” Mertie—“The other six are lent.” (Lent) Wallace Bronson in Bookkeeping II—'‘Here is my trial balance, Miss Rosenbaum.” Miss Rosenbaum—“This is wrong by two cents. Go back to your seat and correct it.” Wallace fishing in his pocket—“I’d rather pay the difference.” Raymond Slamer, while being reprimanded by his teacher for some misdemeanor, sat down, leaving her standing. She reminded him that no gentleman should seat himself while the lady with whom he was conversing remained standing. “But this is a lecture,” replied Ray, “and I’m the audience.” Edmund Green—“In what two cases are precisely the same means used for directly opposite purposes?” John O’Neil—“Got me.” Edmund—“Why, bars. They put bars on banks to ke6p thieves out, and on jail windows to keep them in.” Miss Nelson in Medieval History—“Edmund, who was Edward III?” Edmund—“Daughter of Isabella, who is the wife of Edward II.” “The easiest way to find a tack at night is to turn out the light and walk around on your bare feet a few minutes.” Miss Nelson in Medieval History—“We ought not to start the Thirty Year’s War without John and Violet. Helen Lindner—“Bun, how shall I have my picture taken?” Bun—“With your bow (beau) of course.” Mr. Gunderson in Geometry—“Now you see this triangle. I am covering it with my hand.” Miss Rosenbaum to Milton Fagan—“When may a promise be a sufficient consideration?” Milton— Yes, ma’am.” Miss Rosenbaum—“Tell us about it.” Milton— That’s all I know.” Miss Nelson to Failing Sophomore—“When your father finds you have failed in your examination, what will he say?” Sophomore—“When dad finds out I’m down to zero I guess he’ll wann me up.” All covered with a glare of ice were the sidewalks on main street, Throughout the day full many a one, had had cause for retreat. Our tall, slim Senior, Art McClosk—toward Ivers’ was bent— Behind him down the street, Miss Rosenbaum went; ’Twas no safe place for practicing quite all the latest dances, Altho’ slippery walks as well as floors The spirit of dance enhances. But Arthur tried most all they say, On the walk that slippery day; Upon inquiry it was found that one he had not done, All guessed at once, the one he missed, It was the “Hesitation.” Mary Copper—“I read in the newspaper that a blind lady In Iowa had learned to thread a needle with her tongue and teeth.” Maurice Borgending—“Please tell me if there is any thing a woman can’t do or undo with her tongue.” Miss Keysar in Freshman English—“What is a turnpike?” Art Crawford—“A turnpike is a pike that is always rounded.” Hazel Finney in History Class, speaking of the Cedars of Lebanon, said: “They even put the pines in their poetry.” Miss Keysar to Freshman who was inattentive—“Why do I ask you to memorize this stanza?” Bright Freshie—“So we’ll know it better.” English Teacher in Composition—“Give a sentence containing a copula.” Raymond Ashbacher—“I am smart.” In Sophomore English Class, when asked to write high school notes for the week, Hazel Finney said, “Please I don’t know the names of the children who spoke at Freshmen Rhetoricals yesterday.” “Are you Hungary?” “Yes, Siam.” “Weil, Russia along then, “And I’ll Figi.” Mr. Gunderson—“Irvin, give me a sentence having in it the word ’gruesome.’ ” Irvin La Bonne—“My trousers don’t fit because I grew some.” A LIVING DEATH. A janitor—we pity him As all good people must, For every morn the poor, poor man Again returns to dust. -------------------------- I | Oily to bed And oily to rise Is the fate of a man If an auto he buys. “Why do you allow your wife to be a suffragette?” “Well you see, when she is busy wrecking things outside, we have it quiet at home.” Teacher—“What is the term, etc., used for?” Johnie—“To make people believe we know more than we do.” Ray Cherrier—“I see they have operated on a Philadelphia boy's head to make a better boy of him.” Ray Ashbacher—“That isn’t where my dad used to operate on me to make a better boy of me.” ADVERTISEMENTS. Wanted: Someone to write a class poem. No special qualifica- tions needed. Would like to hear from Walter Reuthin or Helen Lindner. —Class Poem Committee. Wanted: A cure for smiling. Have been afflicted all my life and can't find a remedy.' Something’s sure to tickle me.” Reward, if cure is effective. —Hugo Boeckh. Wanted: Someone who is not afraid to express an opinion. —Miss Keysar. DO YOU WANT SOXS? Well, we have them. Beautiful, dreamy, dazzling and showy. Come in, and look ’em over. Andrew Han' el, Ray Stackland, Maurice Borgerding. Ralph Glenn. DO YOU WANT TO RAISE YOUR SALARY? Learn to drive a car. Chauffeurs receive higher salaries than teachers and professors. Extended course. Around the world if you'll go (and pay all expenses.) Call, write or phone for dates. —Martin Keller. Mr. Hugo Boeckh. begs to announce to the theatrical woHd Mnt he is ready to accept any position offered him as leading lady. No”p but guaranteed attractions need apply for his services as he will accept no one horse positions. (Signed). Hugo Boeekli. “WANTED.” A girl’s ring for each of my fingers.—Robert Armstrong. A teacher who will praise our class. —The Juniors. Somebody who w’.ll help us fight for the Irish. —Arthur McCloskey and John O’Neil. LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN. Books from the library— The Wiles of a Woman. Sidewald Sketches. Webster’s International Dictionary. I uss in Boots. Bacon's Essay on the Panama Canal. Julius Ceasar on Women’s Rights. If found return to Miss Keysar. Found: or phone A way to reduce the high cost of living. Call, write —Milton Fagan Co. FAVORITE SONGS. You Called Me Back, But Darling ’Tis Too Late. 1 Want to Dance, Dance, Dance. It's a Long Way to Tipperary. Back to Dear Old Ireland and You. —Ray Stackland. —Raymond Kunzman. —Arthur McCloskey. —John O’Neil. Can’t Yo’ Heah Me Calling? Somewhere a Voice Is Calling. —Maurice Borgerding. —Walter Beuthin. If I Had My Way. Girls, Girls, Girls. —Leslie Rau. —Leo Lankie. They’re on Their Way to Mexico. That Old Girl of Mine. —Louise DeLorimer. —Edmund Green. Miss Green, in German III—“Mein Mann, oh no, I don’t want that; I want her man.” Miss Swenholt, (In talking about the time after the game at Bos-cobel)—“I would have gone along to chaperone you girls, but I felt that I would be butting in.” Bun—“Yes, you would—er—that is Loren, I mean, we were all chaperoned.” � Found in Bob Armstrong’s Latin text. “What’s the matter with you, Caesar? What made you write this book, you Geezer? If you had not written this ancient stuff, I’d have more modern hours to fuss.” We all notice that ever since Bernadette came home from Bos-cobel, she is happy the live-long Day. “WANTED.” Some more candy from the Seniors. A good picture of myself. More time to talk in the halls. —The Juniors. —Irene Ashbacher. —Edmund and ....... Notes found in the various rooms: Jack, have you a dollar and a half you’re not going to use for a day or two? . —Ralph Glenn. Irene, may I see you home from the basket ball game tonight? Are you mad at me yet, Bun? —Jack Rogers. —Les. Say Bun, Basket Ball practice at 4 tonight. May I come down and watch you, and then carry your shoes home? No name signed, but writing resembled Ralph Glenn’s. Beatrice, if you want me to, I’ll bring Harris’s auto around, and give you a ride after school. —Martin Keller. Courtesy Keewatin Academy SNAP SHOTS SNAP SHOTS Our High School Days After one has been graduated from a high school and has chosen a college in which to continue his work along educational lines, does he forget his high school days? This is a question which I have heard asked and answered more than a sufficient number of times to prove that the high school days are always remembered by college students. I remember one person in particular who remarked to me, “We meet many, many people in college, but we never forget our high school friends.” And I certainly agreed with that statement. When I was in high school, I thought continually of my graduation day and the time when I should go to college. When that time came, however, I realized that it was not all pleasure, and that I missed my classmates much more than I expected I should. Now, when 1 have finished my work and have a short time for reflection, my mind always wanders to my high school days. Each time I think of many instances which take me back to those days and to my schoolmates. Not until I had completed my high school course, did 1 realize what those days meant to me. And since I can pride myself upon having been graduated from a school like the Prairie du Chien High School, they are even more dear to me. Each time that I hear of the many victories which are carried home by the teams sent out by our High School, I feel more proud of my Alma Mater. Never in my work at the University of Wisconsin have I been obliged to regard the Prairie du Chien High School, as deficient in preparing me for my college work. The only deplorable fact in that too few of our graduates come to represent our school at the University. I hope that another year, there will be a few more with me. so that we may be able to prove to the people at the University of Wisconsin that there is a place called Prairie du Chien, which has a high school worthy of recognition. —L. M. Harrow, T4. School Spirit A good school spirit is necessary in every high school. A student does not have the right spirit, who will cheer when the team is winning and cease entirely when some poor plays are made. Sometimes the students will get together and give a few yells or sing some songs; when they are through they sit down and are silent for the rest of the evening. They think they have shown good school spirit. The crowd should cheer at all times whether good or bad plays are being made; then the players know they are not fighting alone but are supported by all the students. Students with the right spirit are always fair and just in their treatment of the visiting team and the referee. When the opposing team makes a good play, it should be cheered. The decisions of the referee should never be doubted. If the referee is wrong the other officials will correct his errors. Pupils with good school spirit will cheer for both teams even tho’ the home team may not be winning. —E. Potratz, T4. Alumni Name. 1887. Maria Hunt, Mrs. De Rode........... Mattie Blancher, Mrs. L. Amerpol... Martha Sehroeder, deceased......... Maggie O’Mally, Mrs. Kavanaugh.... Mary Oswald, Mrs. A. Lasche........ 1888. Maud Stackpole, deceased.............. Lizzie Chase, Mrs. H. Neble............ Libbie Helwig, deceased............... 1889. Maud Blancher, Mrs. P. Farrell..... R. Irving Halsey...................... Charles Case.......................... Lena Sims, Mrs. J. Sylvester......... 1890. Mamie Hunt ........................... Nora Bull, Mrs. E. Froelich.......... Flora Barnes, Mrs. W. Cassie......... Theodore Minges ..................... Robert Rienow......................... Mamie Collins........................ 1891. Theodore Schumann, deceased.......... Laura Halsey, Mrs. Kraege............ Stella Hobbs, Mrs. J. Andrews........ Jessie Case, Mrs. H. Beach........... Belle Boucher, Mrs. P. Brown........ Carrie Bertholet, Mrs. F. Hopkins... Emma MathewS, Mrs. J. Bieloh.________ Nellie Chase, Mrs. M. Rhien.......... Alex Frederick....................... Nelda Bosch, Mrs. J. Bracher......... 1892. Wm. Schumann......................... Pira Van Vickie, Mrs. Case........... Agnes Duffy.......................... Vira Hobbs, Mrs. Vincen.............. Etta Fairfield...................... Pusan Heaton, Mrs. V. Keenan......... Mabel Benson, deceased............... Mamie McCloskey, Mrs. P. Conley... Addie Loeper......................... i’earl Dietrich, Mrs. A. H. Long..... Frank Hunt........................... Fred Hobbs.......................... Jennie Corcoran. Mrs. J. V. Timmins George Frederick..................... Location. .Lexington, Ky. Janesville, Wis. .La Crosse, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. La Crosse, Wis. ...........Chicago, 111. ......Mazomanie, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. ....Washington, D. C. ........Lexington, Ky. ......Menominee, Wis. ............Oberlin, O. ..........Waterloo, la. .........Iowa City, la. .......Goldfield, Iowa ......Mazomanie, Wis. .....Montevideo, Minn. ....Minneapolis, Minn. ...........Bruce, Wis. ........Sospores, Ohio .........Austin, Minn. ....St. Brainard, Mont. Prairie du Chien, Wis. ......Portland, Oregon ..........Oakland, Cal. ...........Racine, Wis. ...........Chicago, 111. ........St. Paul, Minn. ........Sioux City, la. ...........Dubuque, la. ......Milwaukee, Wis. ....... Hibbing, Minn. Prairie du Chien, Wis. .........Boston, Mass. ...........Beloit, Wis. .... Minneapolis, Minn. ........Buffalo, N. Y. 1893. Maggie Reiser, Mrs. M. Vers........................Rothschild, VVis. Thomas Kelly...........................................Chicago, 111. Dr. Louis Corcoran.................................Rock Rapids, la. Emery Lacy........................................Miles City, Mont. Jennie Johnson, Mrs. W. Emerson................................ Mamie O’Mally, Mrs. J. Lawless.......................Waukesha, Wis. Laura Raffauf, deceased........................................ Joseph Opat.........................................Milwaukee, Wis. Mattie Loveland, deceased...................................... Alice Bull, Mrs. W. Towler.......'......................Dubuque, la. 1894. Edna Dietrich, deceased............. Charles Karnopp, deaceased.......... Robert Carter....................... Carrie Cherrier, Mrs. Partch....... Edward Martner..................... Thomas Forgerty, deceased........... George Miller....................... Eva Chase........................... Melvin Ishmeal, deceased............ Clias. Miller....................... Frank Cron.......................... 1896. Hattie Evert, Mrs. F. C. Appell.... Ada Whaley, Mrs. G. Briggs.......... Katie Foshag........................ Laura Cherrier ..................... Edna Miller, Mrs. Ed. Lawrence...... Francis Zeman ...................... 1897. Frank Bassett ...................... Lydia Hesse ........................ Mable Wright, deceased ............. Otto Wendt ......................... John Thomas ........................ Kitty Kirby ........................ Nona Deary ......................... George Reynolds .................... Melia Loomis ....................... Matthias Swaboda ................... Alvina Kasparek, deceased .......... 1898. Minnie Case ........................ Gertrude Marvin, Mrs. Johnson....... Karl Seeber ........................ Carrie Thomas ....................... Ida Slightam, Mrs. St. John ........ May Burns, Mrs. F. Finn ............. Herman Knopps ....................... Jessie Sage ........................ Minnie Griesbach ................... ..Chicago, 111. . .Oelwein, la. Oak Park, 111. .Gas'.yn, Wic. Aust n, Mine. ..Chicago, 111. St. Paul, Minn. ......Sacrament . Calif. .......Plattevilie, Wis. .....Milwaukee, W . Prairie du Chien, Wis. ..........De Sota, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. ............Omaha, Neb. Prairie du Chien, Wis. .........Superior, Wis. ............Chicago, 111. .............Chicago. 111. ...Prairie du Chien, Wis. .........La Crosse, Wis. .....Santa Monica, Cal. ..........Milwaukee, Wis. ...Duluth, Minn. .. .Dexter, Minn. ......Moline, 111. .....Chicago, 111. ...Madison, Wis. ...Madison, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Nellie Stackland, Mrs. N. Sage....... Angie Beach, Mrs. Bos worth.......... Nettie Otto ......................... 1899. Henry Bailey ........................ Ralph Dietrich ...................... Frank Hobbs ......................... Floyd Horsfall....................... Anna Roth, Mrs. S. Knight............ Bessie Ward, Mr. J. Paris............ Mamie Chase.......................... Katheryn Heaton, Mrs. S. Hoffman... Adeline Hobbs, Mrs. H. Sells......... Joseph McDonald ..................... Mable Ryder, Mrs. Rafferty........... 1900. Hattie Wallin, Mrs. Sauderson ....... Jennette Martner .................... Lulu Chase, deceased................. John McDonald........................ Carrie Griesbach, Mrs. C. Wachter... 1901. Queen Horsfall, Mrs. W. R. Graves.. Jay Ryder ........................... Abbie Lewis, Mrs. E. Marsh........... Ruth McDill ......................... Sallie Deary ........................ Josephine Cornford .................. Goldie Allen, Mrs. E. Dietrich....... Charles Blancher..................... Bessie Glenn, Mrs. J. Pendleton. ... Ida Brainard, Mrs. J. Marham......... Claudine Allen, Mrs. H. Koch ........ Marie Lagen, Mrs. E. Rowen .......... 1902. Marie Griesbach, Mrs. D. Slightam... Lelah Ragan, Mrs. Pierstorf............. George Brenner....................... Edna Mitchell ....................... Jennie Weisenberger ................. Oscar Wallin ........................ David Slightam ...................... Orlando Lacy ........................ 1903. Dot Lewis ........................... Emma Kasperek, Mrs. F. England.... Wyrem Michell ....................... Mayme Mitchell, Mrs. F. Higgs........ Jennie Wallin, Mrs. Bailey........... 1904. Francis Robb .......................... Bessie Marvin ....................... Addie Harris, Mrs. A. Keiser......... .... Prairie du Chien, Wis. ...........Fullerton, Cal. ...Prairie du Chien, Wis. ............Longton, Kan. ..........Mazomanie, Wis. ....................Idaho Ft. Adams, Rhode Island ..........La Crosse, Wis. ...Prairie du Chien, Wis. ..........Milwaukee, Wis. ...............Dubuque, la. .............Kankakee, 111. ......Minneapolis, Minn. ..............Chicago, 111. .................Minnesota ..............Ogden, Utah .......Eugene, Oregon Prairie du Chien, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. ......La Crosse, Wis. ...........Chicago, 111. ..........Spooner, 111. ..........Duluth, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. . Prairie du Chien, Wis. ........Aberdeen, S. I). ......Wyalusing, Wis. ..........Tunton, S. D. .......Watkins, Mont. ....Minneapolis, Minn. Prairie du Chien, Wis. .........Gotham, Wis. ..Oregon City, Oregon Prairie du Chien, Wis. ........Naches, Wash. . Prairie du Chien, Wis. ..........Girard, Mont. .........Boscobel, Wis. ..........Madison, Wis. ..........Effingham, 111. ...........Gaslyn, Wis. ........Naches, Wash. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Sophie Zeman, Mrs. John Kapple..................... Milwaukee, Wis. Leona Keiser, Mrs. W. E. Utendorfer....................Harvey, N. D. Theodore Gronert .....................................Madison, Wis. Alice Borgerding, Mrs. F. Hobbs........................Beloit, Wis. Lottie Jones ...................................San Francisco, Cal. 1905. Elma Glenn ........................................Wyalusing, Wis. Mary Wallin .........................................Naches, Wash. Edward Benson .....................................Milwaukee, Wis. Mable Poehler ..............................Prairie du Chien, Wis. Winifred Sillge, Mrs. A. Henkle....................Middleton, Wis. 1906. Leona Garrow ........................ Jessie Deitricli .................... Bessie Harris, Mrs. T. Markley....... Gertrude Christie, Mrs. A. Enke...... Anna Foran .......................... Margaret Paris, Mrs. G. Billings_____ Thomas Brower ....................... Nellie Poehler....................... Dora Campbell, Mrs. A. Fagan......... Prairie du Chien, Wis. ........Madison, Wis. ........Riverside, Cal. .......Wabasha, Minn. .......Spokane, Wash. ......Platteville, Wis. ...........Chicago, 111. .....Prairie du Chien ......Bridgeport, Wis. 1907. Mattie Mehnert ...................... Nellie Quilligan .................... Le Grand Dyke, deceased.............. Emily Porkorney ..................... 1908. Carrie Martner ...................... Ethel Reed .......................... Van Brokaw .......................... Archie Chandler ..................... Harriet Pinkerton, Mrs. David Gardner Madeline Quilligan .................. Bessie Hickey ........'................. Alvira Wallin ....................... 1909. Addie Allen ......................... Herbert Herold ..................... Dan Quilligan ....................... Winter Evans ........................ Hazel Brokaw ........................ Hattie Mehnert ...................... Ethel Wetzel ........................ 1910. Hattie Keopp ........................ Jessie Atchinson, Mrs. H. Henderson.. Joe Schwartz, deceased............... Maud McDaniels....................... Minnie Hurlbut ...................... Lawrence Kieser..................... Joe Schweiger ....................... Iva Coleman.......................... .......Eastman, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. .........Madison, Wis. ........Loveland, Colo. Prairie du Chien, Wis. .....Lewistown, Mont. .........Naches, Wash. .......Platteville, Wis. .... Minneapolis, Minn. Prairie du Chien, Wis. ............Rewey, Wis. .......Watkins, Mont. ............Viola, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. ......Green Bay, Wis. ........La Farge, Wis. .........Eastman, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. ............Avoca, Wis. ..........Hackley, Wis. .....Mt. Sterling, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. ...........Chicago. 111. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Francis Halpin Esther Harding Gladys Bower 1911. Katherine Groenert . ... Ella Wetzel Ija Crosse Normal School Roy Hurley Ida Martner Clara Standorf Ruth Collins Bertha Brown Mark Collins 1912. Elmer Wachter .... La Crosse Normal School Mayme Cecka Stella Caya Clyde Miller Hazel Copsey Mertie Griesbach Edith Speck, Mrs. Pearl Herold Florence Thomas Mae Stehr Mona Wagner, deceased Fred Bruchmann La Crosse, W. B. U. Marie Walters Florence Ziel 1913. Elmer Herold Leona Griesch George Jones ...La Crosse Normal School Blanch Collins Arthus Stehr Colonel Thompson Hattie Burroughs Roy Thomas George Schneyer .... La Crosse Normal School William Welsh La Crosse, W. B. U. Oscar Schneyer ... La Crosse Normal School Frieda Boeckh ...Milwaukee Normal School Florence Christie Mamie Cornelius Oren Hoyle Mt. Hope. Wis. Roy Harding Alma Anderson Clemet McCloskey George Schweiger Lawrence Swingle 1914. Louise Speck Adelbert Cherrier Lorraine Jones Margaret Welsh .. . La Crosse Normal School Mina Fach ...La Crosse Normal School Eugenie Eckliardt .. Frieda Randall Alfred Lechnir...... Irene Kramer ....... Catherine McDonald l eona Garrow ...... Bertha Burrows ... Gertrude Steinberg Marian Scanlan William Evert ...... Audry Copper ....... Elisabeth Potratz... ..Prairie du Chien, Wis. .........Ferryville, Wis. .. Prairie du Chien, Wis. ............Eastman, Wis. ..Prairie du Chien, Wis. ............Madison, Wis. .............Bagley, Wis. ..Prairie du Chien, Wis. LaCrosse Normal School ...........Appleton, Wis. ............Kensal, N. D. .......Iowa City, Iowa If you are ,not pleased with the Annual, meet us face to face THE COURIER Imprint signifies printing that is up to a standard, not down to a price Sanitarium Company Changes Name B. C. Rosencrans Names the Remodeled Institution THE ROSENCRANS SANITARIUM It is only through the combined support of its many friends and patrons that The Old Sanitarium has been exalted to the position it now occupies, and to them as well as to the general public, we wish to announce a change in name to The Rosencrans Sanitarium, as the former, in our opinion, is too ancient to be consistent with a business so progressive and up-to-date. Mud Bath Department One of the important features is the addition of a Mud Bath Department, Mud Baths being recognized as the most beneficial treatment for rheumatism, Neuritis, Diabetes and chronic diseases. Surgical and Medical Department Only an Institution which renders service will succeed, In modernizing this Institution and raising the standard of efficiency we have found it necessary to change the personnel of the medical department, and have now secured for the exclusive benefit of our patients Dr. R. R. Randall, a graduate of Rush Medical College and formerly associated with the Presbyterian Hospital of Chicago, who is thoroughly trained in the advanced methods of Medicine and Surgery. I feel for the first time since being associated with this Institution the Medical and Surgical Department has been elevated to the place so long sought. Hotel Department For the benefit of relatives and friends who wish to accompany patients, we have established a Hotel Department where first class accommodations may be secured at reasonable prices. Sanitarium rates and information maybe mailed to any address upon application. ’Bus service to all trains. Address all communications to THE ROSENCRANS SANITARIUM B. C. Rosencrans, Manager. Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Do not overlook the little things. Save and Deposit small sums regularly with our SAVINGS DEPARTMENT The Bank of Personal Service. GRELLE BROS. The Largest DRY GOODS and READY TO WEAR Store in Southwestern Wisconsin. GIVE US A CALL RED CROSS PHARMACY “ON THE CORNER” If it’s in the Drug Line, we have it. Our stock of Stationery and School Supplies is always new and up-to-date. VICTROLAS in all styles and prices. Complete line of classical and popular records in connection. RED CROSS PHARMACY. CHAS. W. LANG Licensed Plumber—Heating, Plumbing, Sewer and Water Contracting. American and Ideal Boilers and Radiators, Bath Room Fixtures, Pipes and Fittings, Garden Hose, Lawn Sprinklers, Argo Wand Vacuum Cleaners. The Adam Schaaf Piano THE PIANO WITHOUT A FAULT The Tons of ihe Adam Schaaf is clear and sustained in its free vibrations, with a rich full volume and no tendency to stridency. The Scale is smooth uniform and perfectly blended and responds to the most minute nuances of tve artist’s taste. The Action is plain, easy and responsive to the touch, coupled with unerring precision and great powers of repetition. It enables the performer to obtain tho full grandeur of the best musical compositions. Established 1873. Call or write A. A. Horning Prairie du Chien McGregor A Summer Job and a Plan To Start a Bank Account Every industrious bov wants to turn his hand to something useful after school is out for the summer. There's a profitable job for every boy who is really willing to work and who will put on his thinking cap. Planning your work, and working your plan—that’s all there is to success in any line you take up. Summertime work gives to boys—and girls too—a particularly good chance to save and bank some money. They’ll want it for college, or business or homes later on, so the earlier the start is made, the better. Crawford County Bank Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin 4% INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS The only road to financial success is “The Great Savings Way” Why not start now by opening an account at this bank. Then when a business opportunity comes along or you want to go on to school you can do so. One dollar starts an account Peoples State Bank HEMHY WHALEY Window Shades, Rugs, Wall Paper Undertaking and Embalming ’Phone 1 Prairie du Ghien, Wis. BOISCLAIR EGGERS City Plumbers Plumbing, Steamfitting, and Electrical Contractors We have a State License UlalkOMr The Shoe for You GOOD LEATHERS PLUS the Walk-over “Know How” is putting the parts together. Plus Walk-over fitting qualities, Plus our own store services and you have the sum total of the reasons for the wonderful Walkover popularity. Klalkooer Shoe Store F. VANEK, Proprietor Edward McCloskey Leading Clothier Gents Furnishings This store is the home of Hart Schaffner Marx Clothes, Florsheim Shoes, Tiger Hats, Elgin Shirts and everything up-to-date in Mens’ and Boys’ wearing apparel. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN WIS. Kieser Brothers Furniture and Undertakers Bohonek Bros. Fresh and Cured Meats Phone 51 Everything new and up-to-date. Phone 75 Prairie du Chien, Wis. Garvey’s Pharmacy THE REXALL SI ORE Students’ Headquarters for School supplies. Commercial Hotel A. M. Appleby, Prop. First Class Accommodations Prescription Experts We invite you to call Woolley Thompson Dry goods and Gents’ Furnishings. Everything New and up-to-date at all times. We invite you to inspect our lines. Horsfall Lumber Co. Building Agency for STRAUSS TAILORS, Chicago Material W. R. Graves J. S. Earll Graves Earll Attorneys-at-Law Prairie du Chien, Wis. Shears Razors Pocket Knives Fishing Tackle Shaving Supplies Hunting Supplies Diamond Edge Tools Perfection Oil Stoves Globe Stoves and Ranges Yale and Towne Bl’drs. Hwd. J. G. Widmann Hdw. Co. Pop Factory Prairie du Chien Creamery Co. Elysian Mineral Water Go. A Hardy and Healthy Drink Manufactured by the Elysian Mineral Water Co. Gingeraleand all other Soft drinks. Phone 102. The Jewel Casket L. Cornelius, Prop. We carry a first class stock of Diamonds, Watches, Silverware and Cloaks. Jewelry suitable for Commencement presentation. Kodaks and kodak supplies for the Amateur photographer. Films developed, prints and enlargements made. Manufacturers of Pure Food Ice Cream and Fancy Creamery Butter Dealers in Milk and Cream Cash paid for Eggs and Cream THE MODEL Fancy Groceries ’Phone 85 Nichols Studio ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHY Commercial Art Engravers Cedar Rapids, la. Enlarging a Specialty-Work Guaranteed The Company that furnished the illustrations for this book. Gk our prices when you publish your annual. Phone 114 Prairie du Chien, Wis. Harris Auto Co. H. C. CLARK Dentist Buick and Ford Cars and Accessories Office over The Old Post-office Bldg. Phone 157 Res. 204Y. Prairie du Chien, Wis. First Class Repairing a Specialty Special Attention Given to Tourists Garage on South Church St. Call at Billy’s Lunch Room Theodore Ziel Cigars That add joy to life. NEVER CLOSED Lunches and Short Orders Give us a trial Crawford County Press The Home Newspaper WM. BRONSON, Prop. THE ARTIC WACHUTE’S J. P. Zeman, Prop. The Store with Quick Service. Ice Cream and Confections Edison Diamond Disc Talking Machines J. J. DUNNE Tailor Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing P. L. SCANLAN, M. D. Eyes Tested and Glasses Fitted New Suita made to order. The Latest Samples by Mason Hanson and Stransky-Krauss Co. Dietrich’s Barber Shop Modern in Every Respect. E. L. DIETRICH, Prop. Confectionery Cigars and and Fruit Tobacco New York Bakery Stanley Marousek, Prop. Orders for White Rye or Graham Bread Given Prompt Attention, j Prairie du Chien, Wis. For High Grade Pianos and Organs write Prof. Louis Kraegel Campion College Prairie du Chien, Wis. Zeman Pohlman THE CASH STORE Fine Sausages a Specialty See us for quality. Phone 236 Prairie du Chien, Wis. New Way Merchandising as introduced by j T. M. MURPHY, Prairie du Chien I is proving very interesting to the ! many patrons of the well known firm. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to call on us in our new location in the former Post-office site Ladies’, Misses’, and Children’s Coats, Suits Dresses and a general line of High Class Dry Goods. T. M. MURPHY M. R. MUNSON Attorney-at-Law Office over New Post-office Economy begins at Craig’s Cash Market Muller’s Shoe Store for Correct Styles in Footwear DR. C. A. Armstrong Office in New Post-office Block Office hours 10 to 11 a. m., 2 to 4 p. m., 6 to 7:30 p. m. Phone 196 SAAAAAAAAAWWWVWWV R. M. WHITE, M. D. Surgeon to Prairie du Chien Sanitarium Office hours 10 to 11 a. m., 1:30 to 3:30 p. m. except Sunday or by appointment. Telephone 82. Brink Fuel Co. Successors to H. M. Kuchenbecker Coal, Coke, Wood, Hay, Grain, Flour and Feed. Campbell O’Shaughnessy LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE CITY CAB LINE Phone 40 for Good Livery or ’Bus Service. The Imperial Ice Cream and Confectionery The Popular Place IVERS BROS. Nelson’s Barber Shop The Favorite Place Opposite New Postoffice J. P. EVANS Attorney at Law See the Lowertown Grocer for Staple and Fancy Groceries also for good Candies and Meats. Phone B216. C. R. KAST Mrs. Anne E. Walker MILLINERY Dr. R. W. FALLIS Dentist Over New Postoffice Phones Office 150 Res. 72 The Pearl City Grocery FOR FANCY GROCERIES Always a Clean, Fresh Stock to Select From. Phone 229. PEARL P. HEROLD Prairie du Chien Steam Laundry JOHNSON ROTHProps. We wash everything but the baby, we return every thing but the dirt. Dr. F. J. Antoine Physician and Surgeon Scherlin Kaiser Staple and Fancy Groceries Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Season. Phone 38 Cecka Robejsek The Leading Shoe Dealers Fine Footwear for Ladies and Gents. Latest Styles Try us Next Time Fine Repairing a Specialty. Patronize Our Advertisers Phone 169 Plumbing, Steamfitting and Sewer Connections With many years of experience in this work and handling the very best materials and makes I am in a position to save money for every customer on any kind of a job wanted. At least get my figures before letting your contract. All work fully guaranteed. How about your heating plant or bath room fixtures. Expert machine and lathe work C. F.W. Beuthin Telephone B136 Prairie du Chien, Wis.