Randolph High School - Vergisz Mein Nicht Yearbook (Randolph, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1916 volume:

fs? :ff 6 L4 4 Eg 'R 3 w -ai 2 - ' - W- - W - A 7 4' '. .-v .uf .- ' -1-FAQ er, 1-1. 4 3,-,4.. Bergiswmein- inbt Fueususo av -n-is RANDOLPH HIGH SCHOOL APRIL 20.1916 FRlCE10 CENTS BY MAlL.15 CENTS Aoonsss Au. com UNICATIONS T0 SUPT. W. S. CAMPBELL. ENGLEWOOD. O. AMBER BAKER, 1917 - v Editor-in-Chief LEON JAY, 1916 RAY HElSEX', 1916 Q CLARENCE BUYER' 1917 - - JlS50CiSIlC l1lLlll0l'S NIARY GILBERT. 1917 MILDRRD Kmsiw, 1917 -illE?1iHJQ!?.-,.- - . - PREFACE With this the first publication of Vergisz - Mein - Nicht begins a new epoch in the history of R. H. S. The publishing of a school annual is a step in advance of anything we have done before. We hope the interest created this yearimay not die down, but that thelgood work started may continue with an an- nual publication. Being greatly hampered for time because of the scarlet fever quarantine, we have launched this paper rather hur- riedly. We realize that in many things it has fallen below the stand- ard of perfection, however, we hope you will not cast aside the' f good in searching for imperfec- tions. Should you chance upon a fault, we would gladly accept any helpful suggestion you may have to offer, for we are desirous that the next issue may be grander and far better than this. A We have tried to produce a paper that would be helpful, interesting, andtalcredit 'to' the schoolg a, paper 1:7 , that would arouse all who read .it to greater efforts and higher ambi- tions in life. However, feeling our own incompetence in attaining this desired goal, we have asked several former teachers and students to contribute articles. They have cheerfully complied with this re- quest, and we feel that their arti- cles will inspire all to higher ideals. We wish to thank the teachers for their helpful suggestions, arti- cles and cheerful grants of time in behalf- of -the-paper. 'We greatly appreciate the in-terest taken in the High,-Scl1o,ol,his,tory 'by all ap-. proached on the subject. We have received much valuable informa- tion' from former teachers, gradu- ates andgvstudents. We hope .the history' will be' read by all, that they may know how' the schoolhas progressed since it first began. We wish to thank in general all who have written articles, given uted tothe interestof, Vt-:rgisz - Mein- Nicht, feeling that thesuc- Mein VNicht, feeling ,that thesuc- cess of the paper is due largely -to their kindly considei-ation. 'T THE EDITORS-2 1 urn '- A WORD TO OUR ADVER- ' TISERS The editors of Vergisz - Mein - Ni.cht extend their heartiest ap- preciation to the business men of Englewood, West Milton, Brook- ville, Dayton and elsewhere who have helped us so generously in the issuing of our manual. Our ' 'Mai ll Us -5 .. .,.. .44 RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT advertising committees have given unanimous reports of liberal re- sponse and courteous treatment, and we hope that all who have aided us in this way may them- selves realize material benefit therefrom. We believe that our advertisers are all reliable people, and we heartily invite the readers of Vergisz - Mein - Nicht, before shopping, to consider the offers presented in our advertising col- umns. ll' I nl' HISTORY OF RANDOLPH HIGH 1 SCHOOL In Two Parts BY CLARENCE BOYER, CLASS OF '17 PART I The year 1881 is an important one in history. It was the year in which Tuskegee Institute, the fa- mous colored school, was founded by B. T. Washington. This year will also be remembered as being the time at which occurred the assassination of our esteemed President, Jas. A. Garfield. How- ever, it would be entirely incorrect for anyone to suppose that 1881 owes all its importance to the two above mentioned events. If anyone should be entertaining such a be- lief, it will no doubt be quickly dis- pelled when you are informed that Randolph High School started in 1881 at Union, Ohio. However, we know that Rome was not built in a day, and so we are not surprised to find that the High School in its early days bore little resemblance to its progeny ' s of today. Its beginning was hum- ble, to be sure, but its teachers and students have always been of the highest class, and as we trace the history of the school through its various stages, we shall see how, during years of patient effort, the work slowly grew until our first grade R. H. S. of the present time has been realized. The history of the High School may be divided into two distinct periods, which I shall designate as the former and the latter.'T The former period extends through the years 1881 to 1886. During the first year, 1881-82, the High School, then located at Union, was under the supervision of Mr. J. L. Heise, of Circleville, Ohio. The next year the school was moved to Engle- wood, Ohio, Where it remained during the school years of 1882-84. During the first year at Englewood, Mr. B. F. Hershey, and during the s-econd year, Mr. S. A. Minnich, both of Dayton, were the instruct- ors. For the school year of 1884-85 the school was again moved, and this time to Salem, Ohio, with H. S. Fox, of Brookville, Ohio, as in- structor. Then the school still under the supervision of Mr. Fox was again transferred to Union the following year. After this, owing largely to disagreement as to lo- cation, the school was discontinued. Such were the vicissitudes through which R. H. S. passed dur- ing the former periods of its ex- istence. No doubt many would ex- pect that under such circumstances it would be hardly possible for a school to be a success. However, uit-i111 HOOL NDOLPH HIGH SC RA VERGISZ-MEIN-NIGHT ' the old adage, that a rolling stone gathers no moss, is not true in this caseg for if ever the High School had a Golden Age, it must have been during this period. The cause for success of the school at that time is well expressed by Judge Martin, who has said, High School in those days was in no way compulsory, but was attended only by those who had a burning desire to gain knowledge. However, this burning desire was not gratified so easily, for, as the early students trod the fiow'ry path of knowl- edge, they were confronted by many obstacles which are unknown to the students of today. The High School of the former period was not graded. Those wishing to attend, appeared the Hrst day to have the searchlight of an examination turned upon them to determine their eligibility. lf the student passed the examination successfully he was permitted to choose from the subjects offered as many as he could properly handle. Of course, he was then expected to burn midnight oil, and he had the privilege of attending school till he was either satisfied with his educa- tion or had taken all the branches given by the institution. Since the High School was not graded, a stu- dent may have attended five years, yet he was no nearer graduation than he was the first year, for he received no diploma or certificate for his work. Yet, as Mr. G. W. Brumbaugh expresses it, he did have the satisfaction of knowing that he really learned something. The school terms covered a period of only six months. The faculty consisted of only one per- son, and tho all the teachers were considerate, they were also, with- out exception, quite firm and al- ways demanded the goods. As to the pupils of this time, it may be said that they were specimens of that rare type who are not afraid of work. They had a purpose in life and they went to school in or- der to better prepare themselves to carry out that purpose. Very credible and commendable work was accomplished by the school during this period in differ- ent directions, but one phase some- what neglected was the literary field. Nevertheless some steps were even taken in this direction, and among literary undertakings may be mentioned the reading con- tests. These were conducted by Prof. S. A. Minnich and consisted of having each pupil read a selec- tion from some very dramatic piece of literature, then the school voted for the one whom they thought had read the best. Before leaving the literary ques- tion we may mention that in the first year of the High School, Mr. J. L. Heise gave a literary enter- tainment at Union. It seems that one of the boys, whom we shall designate as Johnny, had learned for the occasion the poem, Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight. How- ever, thru excitement or from some other unknown reason, when he appeared before the audience, his mind became a blank, and try as he would, he could not catch the miss- ing words. Poor Johnny took his -'Gig SENIOR CLASS Ray Heisey Harold Minnich Esther Leiber Leon Jay Dewey Woolery Fred Berry VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT seat, and whether Curfew rang or not, it seemed at least that Johnny was not to speak that night. In the event of the location of the High School being so frequently changed during these years, the difficulty to some in reaching the School was surmounted by se- curing a convenient place to board. This plan was followed by some when the school was located in Englewood. The term Bachelor Boys was applied to a group of seven boys who boarded themselves in an old house on the east side of Main Street, near the entrance to the brick church. Perhaps to some the mere mention of this name will recall memories of tricks and plots propagated by those worthy Bach- elors. However, even in a High School it seems that once in a while some- thing is bound to occur which is out of the ordinary. One time Mr. Fox and the school at Salem was fa- vored by a visit from two lads who resided in the vicinity. They were no doubt sincere in their motives, but as their knowledge of school ways seemed rather slight, they did not conform very closely to the established rules. Their actions being rather annoying to Mr. Fox, he felt it his duty to inform the lads of the consequences should they persist in such conduct. The boys, however, were not anxious for further trouble, and even for- getting to say Good-bye, they proceeded without delay to make their exit through the window. During the year of 1882 another incident occurred. It was in the dead of winter, with the thermom- eter standing at 14 below. On a certain morning when one of the boys arrived, after trudging about four miles through snow and icy weather, he felt his ear, and, as he expressed it, It was numb, giving the sensation of a frozen dishragf' Of course, his ear had been frozen, and when the teacher, Mr.Hershey, arrived, he found to his dismay that his ear, too, had been tam- pered with. After holding a con- sultation they decided to repair at once to the office of Mr. Boone, the doctor. Perhaps we have considered the former period of the history of R. H. S. long enough, we now take up the latter period. PART II After the discontinuance of the High School in 1886 there ensued in Randolph Township a long period during which the little red school- houses of the rural districts were the only means of developing the intellectual faculties of the chil- dren. However, during this period the young people still had a strong desire for an education, and being deprived of any higher course, they often attended the common schools until the age of eighteen or twenty. Seeing these conditions and real- izing the need for better educa- tional facilities, there arose in the person of Mr. G. W. Brumbaugh a capable man who determined to re- establish the High School. Tho the old method of conduct- ing the school on a basis of indis- JUNIOR CLASS Huber Denlinger Paul Eby Lasson Bard baugh W---Emerson Brum O D5 D- O I-' VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT criminate courses had been good and satisfactory in its time, yet Mr. Brumbaugh keenly realized that the day had now come when a more systematic arrangement should be inaugurated. He accord- ingly resolved to place the school on a firm footing by having graded courses, in order that a student might graduate and receive credit for his work. Of course we are aware that in every worthy undertaking there are usually some who are willing to prophesy failure, and so in this case the project met a great deal of opposition. Some who saw in the new enterprise a possibility of increased taxes eagerly argued that the re-establishment of the High School would practically ruin the common schools by robbing them of their adult students! Of course, they had nothing against high schools, but they maintained that if a student desired a higher education he had better-better work and earn money and then go away to school. However, in spite of these discouragements, Mr. Brumbaugh succeeded in his ef- forts and Randolph High School was re-established at Englewood in 1895. I The school thus newly begun was placed on a firm and lasting foundation. Twenty years have elapsed since - its re-establishment, yet we believe that each year has witnessed a growth in the school, either in the faculty, in the stu- dent body, or in equipment. Dur- ing these twenty years of the latter period the school has been - 9 under the direction of six superin- tendents. These have been a most excellent class of men, and in giv- ing the history of this period we will consider it under the six di- visions during which the respective superintendents had supervision. After the re-establishment of the High School had once been def- initely decided upon, we are not surprised to learn that Mr. Brum- baugh was chosen the first in- structor. The school of which ,he came in charge was a. graded in- stitution with a three-year course. There were no assistant teachers, and one ordinary sized room fur- nished suflicient space for conduct- ing the various phases of school activities. The number of students the first year was about forty-two, and since some of these had taken High School courses previously, a senior class was formed the first term. The graduation of the se- nior class in 1896 marked the close of the first year of the latter period and also the resignation of Mr. Brumbaugh. . The vacancy thus created was filled by Mr. W. J. Battenfield. The school during the second year was located at Salem. Only one boy secured the re- quired credits for graduation in 1897. The school was now transferred again to Englewood, and Mr. H. W. Mumma, of Dayton, was se- cured as superintendent. During the seven years of his supervision the school made important ad- vancement in various directions. In 1901 the school was moved from 7 W, 7, , , PHOTOGRAPHS THAT PLEASE WE GUARANTEE TO SATISFY EVERY CUSTOMER Smith 351705. 18 E. FOURTH STREET DAYTON, OHIO WAYMIRE'S GREAT 'GENERAL STORE AND CONSUMERS' SAVER Citizens State Bank WEST MILTON, OHIO Capital Slack - - 330,000.00 i . The Greatest Assortment 4-WJ lntefegt Pald 011 Dep031tS and Lowest Prices on High Class Goods in the Country Prompt ancl Efficient Service W- L- given to all branches of Banking ENGLEWOOD, OHIO FINE NEEDLE ART BELL MAIN 2927 TATTING DENTIST and '-1 EMBROIDERY SPECIAL attention given to --Orders Promptly Filled-- EXTR ACTION See Mrs.Wm. N. Kinsey CLAYTON, OHIO, R. No. 1 Phone 9-22, Englewood Hours: 8 to 5 10 65-5 N. Main St., DAYTON, OHIO VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT W. S. CAMPBELL Superintendent of Rand a one-room apartment to a new two-room addition to the Engle- wood school building. In the same year Miss Mae Eckels was ap- pointed as the first regular assist- ant teacher. The increase of the faculty helped the High School to slip into the ranks of the first class high schools, and the impor- tant document which confirms this bears the date of December 3, 1903, and now adorns the walls of the new High School building. The students of this time were olpll Township Schools of sterling quality, and the fact that six or seven of the boys estab- lished a workable telegraph be- tween their homes shows plainly that they were putting their knowledge obtained in school to practical use. A pamphlet was also published containing poems writ- ten by one of the senior members, and during the years from 1901 to 1904-21 monthly paper, called the High School Record, was edited by the school. However, in spite of the good TELEPHONE DIAIN 344 BENJAMIN F. HERSHEY ATTORNEY AT LAW - 714-715 Beibold Building DAYTON, oulo Candidate for Conuuon Pleas Judge JOHN WA YBRIGHT sE1.1.s NOTHING BUT THE BEST AT LOWEST PRICES FA RM MA CHINERK DAIRY SUPPLIES, COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE PHONE 25 TROTWOOD, OHIO VVe Have It, Can Get It, or It Isn't Made, for less than you are paying. Make us prove it The Wentz Hardware and Implement Co. BROOKVILLE, OHIO Dealers in Everything Used on the Farm. Compare Our Prices with Our Competitors NoT1cE-LECTURE COURSE To be given by the Senior Class of 1917, of R. H. S., at Englewood, this coming Winter CONSISTS OF 5 BIG NUMBERS SEASON TICKETS - - Adults, 31.00. Children, SOC. Tickets on sale after September lst Everybody come 12 VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT order prevailing and the work ac- complished at this time, events did not always run smoothly and without a jar. The Board of Education was one day visiting the school, and during their stay the chemistry class began the prepar- ation of hydrogen. During the ex- periment a light was brought too near the apparatus and a violent explosion occurred. Glass flew in all directions and one piece found a resting place on the head of one of the visitors. However, no seri- ous injury was inflicted and the dignified guests took no offense, but evidently thought the explo- sion only a part of the perform- ance. The superintendent following this administration was Mr. W. H. Leiter, of Dayton. Tho a man se- vere he was and stern to view, yet the students soon came to learn that he was an able teacher and in- terested in their personal welfare. During the four years in which Mr. Leiter stood at the helm in school affairs,'the scholars were a studious set, and only those real- ized the effect of his austerity who were sluggish or dilatory. Miss Eckels during this period was suc- ceeded by Miss Rhinehart. In 1908 an entirely new body of instructors entered upon the work. The new faculty consisted of Mr. Harry E. Iams, of Trotwood, as superintendent, and Miss Hull as assistant. Miss Hull remained but one year, when Miss Grace M. Kal- ter, of Dayton, was secured in her place. Miss Kalter has continued with the school until the present time, and her congenial disposition has made her a general favorite. In the year 1912 the faculty was increased to three members, Mr. Beeson, from near Dayton, being the additional instructor. The school during Mr. Iams' super- vision continued the upward climb, but the climax was reached in 1912, when the township voted an appro- priation of 315,000 for the erection of a new High School building. One phase of the work which has almost been overlooked was the provision made in 1907 for the mu- sical instruction of the High School students. The first teacher of this subject was Mr. Monford Free, who faithfully discharged the du- ties of his oflice for two years. He was succeeded by Mrs. Helen Shain- McVey, of Dayton. In 1911 the position was filled by Miss Lillian Minton, of Covington, but Miss Minton being a great lover of ber- ries fBerryJ, it consequently be- came necessary to secure a new musical instructor. The new teacher was Miss Mineta Conyers, of Covington, who, the next year, was succeeded by Mr. Edward Sinks, of Englewood. As mentioned in a previous para- graph, a 315,000 bond had been voted for the erection of a new High School -building, and during the summer of 1913 work on the new structure was begun. After the completion and dedication the High School, the teachers and stu- dents moved from their crowded quarters in the old High School building to the new and commo- dious rooms in the new. VOREQCOMPANY A. M. TUCKER SANITARY PLUMBERS Real Estate il Contractors for ii- and Plumbing, Heating and Pneumatic Wafer Systems Qrokerage ESTIMATES FURNISHED 5 General Repairing, Tinning, Pumps, Spauling and Furnaces Phone 36. WEST MILTON, OHIO B R00 KVI LLE, OHIO 33 Years of Conservative Banking We Kindly Solicit Your Banking Business First National Bank, West IVIiIton, Q. CAPITAL, 330, 000. 00 SURPL US, 86. 000. 00 4fk INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS D. F. DOUGLAS, Cashier. O. L.. BUCHANAN, Ass't Cashier. E. E. WENGER HARNESS MANUFACTURER S. E. COR. MIAMI AND FRONT STREET PHONE NO.141 WEST MILTON, OHIO School Children's Eyes cl A, EDWARDS being at the foot of their class. I DENTIST The only way to be sure that Formerly doing business a your own or your child's Eyes Time Painless are normal is to see a competent Optometrist. ll EAST FIFTH ST. J. H. IRELAND, West Milton, Ohio. Optometrist 14 VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT In 1913, Mr. W. S. Campbell, of Adams County, and Mr. Clyde Hissong, of Potsdam, were ap- pointed in the places of Mr. Iams and Mr. Beeson. Mr. Hissong re- mained two years, when he was succeeded in 1915 by Mr. S. R. Traber, of Adams County. At present the school faculty is com- posed of Mr. W. S. Campbell, super- intendent, Miss Grace M. Kalter, principal, Mr. S. R. Traber, assist- ant, and Mr. Edward Sinks, in- structor of music. Such is the history of R. H. S. to the present time. A great many details have necessarily been omit- ted and a number of interesting episodes received no mention. From the meager account which has been given, however, we be- lieve that ere this the reader has come to realize that from its very beginning in 1881 to the present time R. H. S. has been an educa- tional institution conducted on high ideals with the purpose of lift- ing the young people of our town- ship to a higher educational plane. Let us hope that these young peo- ple may improve their opportuni- ties and that the High School, with virtue as its leading star, may for years to come continue to go and glow and grow. The writer wishes to extend his heartiest thanks to G. W. Brum- baugh, H. S. Fox, A. M. Tucker, W. H. Miller, U. S. Martin, B. F. Her- shey, H. W. Mumma and all others who have been instrumental in fur- nishing information concerning the High School history. 15 l JUDGE U. S. MARTIN I have been requested to write a few lines for your High School pa- per. Aboutthirty-five years ago a High School was temporarily es- tablished in Randolph Township. It was my good fortune to be one among the number who first en- joyed this opportunity for a higher education. I wish to express my gratitude to those pioneer cham- pions of higher education in Ran- dolph Township Who at that time were on the Board of Education and who voted the appropriation of money to make the first High School in that township a reality. At that time very few of the boys and girls reared on the farm sought a higher education. It was expected that they would be satis- fied with what instructions they received in the common school. I HALE 8: SON I Furniture Dealers and Funeral 'Directors All goods delivered free of charge. Qur auto service can cover a territory of I5 or 20 miles in all directions as easily as horse-drawn wagons can cover a territory of 5 miles. See us before buying elsewhere. We give PRICE, QUALITY and SERVICE. Phone 51-2 WVEST MILTON. OHIO 015192 Cliitigens Zganking Clllnmpanp OF BROOKVILLE, OHIO Offers to its patrons SERVICE and SAFETY, the prime essentials in a bank. With combined resources and stockholders' responsibility of over HALF MILLION DOLLARS Makes this the desirable banlc with which to do business. Long experience and courteous treatment. O. E. BAKER, Cashier ELGAR WEAVER, President GO TO THE H. NI. I..AlR 84 SONS CO. FOR THE BEST IN SHOES, HATS, CAPS, TAILORING AND GENTS' FURNISHINGS WEST MILTON, OHIO DON'T FAIL TO SEE OUR LARGE STOCK OF Rugs, Carpets, Linoleurns, Blinds, Wall Paper, Lace Curtains and Rods of ali Kinds KOCH 8: STUTZ FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING A BROOKVILLE, Ol-IIO 16 VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT then longed, yea verily yearned, for the opportunity of taking a higher educational course than the com- mon schools afforded. I craved for this privilege during the day and dreamed about it at night. With a High School in the neighborhood, the opportunity was mine. With- out it the chances at that time were that I would have been compelled to be satisfied with the instructions which the common schools could afford. A High School came, and the whole course of my life has been changed. By reason of the training I got in the High School I was afterwards encouraged to take a college course, and com- pleted the same. Whatever I am and whatever I may have accomplished, however little that may be, is largely due to the early champions of a higher education in Randolph Township. To those champions I wish to ex- tend my everlasting gratitude. U. S. MARTIN. I il' I THE FRUITS In all the activities of life, whether it be in art, science, me- chanics or agriculture, we expect results from our efforts, and the more careful, earnest and persever- ing we are in putting forth these efforts, the more right we have to expect greater and better results. These results we are in the habit of calling the fruits of our labor, and in proportion as we labor, so should we reap. The agriculturalist prepares the soil thoroughly and carefully, se- lects the seed, plants the crop, and through the long hot season culti- vates, watches and cares for the plants until they mature and ripen for the harvest. He has a right to look for fruits, and as he reaps the golden grain he rejoices in the results of work well done. In like manner, through the years that have passed, we have, in our state, built up a system of edu- cation to prepare ourselves and our children for the duties of life and citizenship in our great republic. This building has been carried on earnestly, perseveringly, and, we hope, carefully, until today we talk of having a system which is a unit and takes the child into the door of the primary department, and after sixteen years of his life passes him out of the university prepared to enter the field of life and take up its duties. But is he? We certainly have reason to ex- pect results from this carefully built expensive system. Where to- day are the Hamiltons, Fultons, Franklins, Websters, Jeffersons, Longfellows, Lincolns, and the many others who stood head and shoulders above their fellow men? Have we none of them any more? Or should we not rather ask our- selves what kind of a man would be required now to attain the pre- eminence over his fellows as a Franklin, Hamilton or a Webster? The fact stated in the preamble to our Constitution, That all men are created equal, we seem to be carrying out in our education, and all are being raised to a higher plane of intelligence, until the one Exploiting only the newest I l'f and most exclusive styles 1 0 to ss o Don't delay your visit le The Metro olitan Clothes Sho P P I-2:15159 ff' Ludlow at Fourth, Dayton, Ohio Bo1CE Sc DUNKEL A, C, SANGER FURNITURE and STAPLE cRoc:ER1Es UNDERTAKING HARDWARE ALL CALLS ANSWERED PROMPTLY and DAY OR NIGHT FEED STORE- PITOTPCSI 8-I 9-50 Phone 3 on 72, Trotwooa' BROOKVILLE, OHIO TAYLORSBURG, OHIO BELL MAIN 1182 HOME 3182 . N. GAGEL 212 East Third Street Field Garden BEE SUPPLIES HARDWARE . AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS EVER YTHING USED ON THE FARM' ' 18 VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT who shows high above his fellow man must climb indeed high and be able to hold his position per- chance for years to draw the atten- tion of the world to himselfj This higher plane to which our system tends to raise all we think we may claim as fruits of our past labors in the field of education, and we should honor and reverence those of the past who gave us the common free school, where all, whatever their home surroundings may be, pass twelve years of their life and learn the principle of true democracy, that we are all equal, before the law of the Ohio peda- gogue and national government. And this knowledge, which is the corner-stone of our republic, fitting us to become citizens of the same, We may safely claim as another fruit of our labors we think the greatest of all, for out of it we see the acknowledgment of the princi- ple of the brotherhood of man which the Great Teacher taught during his ministry on earth. E. C. McKINNEY. Sf I if HAVING AN AIM IN LIFE By G. W. Brumbaugh There comes to every young per- son at some time or another a heart's desire to make a success in life. This desire in young people comes usually about the time they are entering manhood or woman- hood. It is a most worthy desire, and one that should be carefully fostered by parents and teachers. Every young person should have some definite aim in life, to make PROF. G. YV. BRUMBAUGH himself the most useful and most successful citizen that it is possible for him to be in the community in which he is to live. We hear much these days in edu- cational circles about vocational guidanceg especially is this applica- ble to the young people in our high schools and colleges. Vocational directors have been appointed in some of our cities whose sole duty is to confer with pupils and to ad- vise and help them to decide upon their life work. Wise guidance from those who are interested in their future welfare is invaluable to young people, and they should learn to appreciate the efforts of teachers and parents along this line. The writer of this article, as a pupil in the rural schools of Ran- dolph Township, early had an am- bition to become a teacher of boys and girls. With the encouragement , ,, ,4r.-an, , , ,, For Your Savings- Our deposit accounts offer every convenience and accommodation consistent with our rigid policy of Unquestioned Security. Present Dividend Rate SMWJ Gem City Building and Loan Ass'n Resources 456 Millions 6 N. Mai 1.--- D..ya.m I FIX 'EM I Bicycle Repairing IS MY SPECIALTY? Van Cleve National and Iver Johnson Bicycles are the greatest values in the wheel market. q I carry a complete line of Bicycle Tires and everything pertaining to a Bicycle W. F. MEYERS 46 North Jefferson Street, Dayton 20 VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT that he received at home from his father and mother, this ambition was fostered and he set out to pre- pare himself for the work. He at- tended the first High School estab- lished in Randolph Township in the fall of 1881, and in the following April he began his work as a teacher, being yet a boy in his early teens. He further pursued profes- sional studies in a college. Later he became a High School teacher and Superintendent in his native township, and it is with no small degree of satisfaction that he has noted the growth and development of this High School to one of the best rural High Schools in the state. He is now completing his thirty-second year in the profession of teaching, twenty years of which have been spent with the boys and girls in the city of Dayton. The teacher's reward is not real- ized in dollars and cents, but in the satisfaction to some extent of be- lieving that he has helped some young lives by precept and example to a worthier and higher ambition to make a success in life. We wish to commend to the careful consid- eration of the young people now in Randolph Township High School the vocation of teaching. We be- lieve it is a God-given work, second only to the holy ministry of the Gospel. There is a tendency among too many of the boys in the country to leave the farm for what they think are the greater advantages and in- ducements offered by the city for success in life. With the rapid progress noted in recent years in rural education, especially in the teaching of agriculture in the schools, let us hope that more of the young men will choose farming as a life work. With the teaching of domestic science and domestic art to the girls in most of the best schools, there has come about a great change in the minds of our girls, and they are learning to ap- preciate that the' most successful life in the future for them may be realized as home-makers. Some of our young people do not fully appreciate the advantages that they have over those of their fathers and mothers, to prepare for life's work. Our advice to you is, to set up some aim, select some goal toward which you should strive to attain, and do your best to reach your ideal. Above all, learn to know that true Christian character is essential to the highest and tru- est success in any vocation in life. Many of the former students of Randolph Township High School are among the most successful business and professional men now in the city of Dayton and else- where, while many others are your fathers and mothers, who consti- tute the most successful and most sturdy people in the township at this time. Make every eEort to improve your time in school to the best ad- vantage, have a worthy aim in life, and the future will tell of the suc- cess you have attained. Dayton, O., April 1, 1916. --AT- VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT PROF. E. W. WILKINSON, of Cincinnati, Who will make the commencement address. Friday evening, April 28th 22 VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT , PROGRAM Randolph Township High School Commencement FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 28, 1916 CONCERT BY HEIDELBERG ORCHESTRA 7:30-8:00 National Emblem March . . . .... ..... ..... B a gley Overture, Pique Dame' '... .....-... ...... S u ppe Invocation ............ ..... R ev. W. H. Smelker Perfect Day ....,.................................... ...... f acobs-Bond Vocal Solo, On the Road to Mandalay CKiplingj ...... .... Icy Speaks MRS. MAUDE PERKINS-VALLANCE Address ..... ................. P rof. E. W. Wilkinson, Cincinnati, Ohio Humoresque .....................,. ...,..,.................... D vorak Vocal Solo Cab Song of the Soul .................., ...... B reil tbl An Open Secret ..............,........ .... W godman MRS. MAUDE PERKINS-VALLANCE Presentation of Diplomas ....... Geo. O'Brien, President Board of Education Selection, The Blue Paradise. Benediction. Daughters of the American Revolution ......... ,.... L ampe PROGRAM OF BACCALAUREATE SERVICE SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 1916-7.30 P. M. Chorus Cab Hail, Smiling Morn. Cbb Flag of Freedom. Invocation ...... ............... ' ..... R ev. W. H. Smelker Chorus, Landing of the Pilgrims. Scripture Reading. Selection .......,............................. Phillipsburg Male Quartet Sermon ..... Charles G. Heckert, A. M., D. D., President Wittenberg College Selection ..................................... Phillipsburg Male Quartet Chorus, The Lord is Great. Benediction: 23 GRANVILLE M. BAKER ORVILLE R. BAKER B KER BRO . DEALERS IN Grain, Seeds, Feed, Coal, Salt and Cement. A full line of Michigan and American Fence. American Steel Posts, galvanized on inside and outside. Highest Cash Price paid for all kinds of Grain Feed Grinding and Mill Feed a Specialty Home Phone 32 ENGLEWOOD, OHIO rib says, xg Ralph DePaIma declares Nassau Tires helped me fx Wm the Cobe trophy and the Elgin 300 mile road races All Mighty Tough Automobile racing drivers wont risk their lives their records their possibilities of wmnmg by using doubtful tires Tires good enough for DePalrna will give you Surplus Service because yo cant be as hard on tires as he must be JONES 8: MCCONNELL msrmsurons 15 . F, ff Sr- ' X ' 0 o X cc - . Q . . ' as A. E on . , ni, A U - v - 1 u q o u . , t 3 ! - . . - Cl ' QD '1 7 ' 207-209 N. Main Street DAYTON, OHIO THERMOID RUBBER COMPANY, Malceru, Trenton, N. J.. U. S. A. 24 VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT CHARLES G. HECKERT. A. M.. D. D. President of Wittenberg College, who will preach the baccalaureate sermon. Sunday evening. April 23d A little girl was industriously sewing at her sewing card. She paused, looked first at one side, then at the other. Her face showed expressions of perplexity and won- derment, for on one side of the card the threads were knotted and un- even, while the other side showed the figure quite smoothly finished. Her face reflected sunshine at last. I see, this pretty side is the right side, and this rough, ragged side is the wrong side. p A boy in High School was work- ing studiously at a proposition in geometery, propositions were re- viewed, figures were drawn, the paper was turned round and round, a line was added, and the boy's troubles were gone. I see, I was looking at the drawing the wrong way. The world is full of propositions which appear to us as insurmount- able as the problems in younger life appeared. We must work steadily and carefully. We must review the events of the past and the experiences of others, then we will be able to form our judgments with some assurance that we have the right side before us, and that the rough, unpleasant experiences were only the necessary knots and loose ends which must result when we are weaving anv pattern of life. In our life's work we are given talents for development. If we use these talents to the best advantage, our life will show a pattern of beautiful hue. although to us, in our daily edorts. the pattern will seem very commonplace and ugly and the time of the completion of our life's pattern is long and weari- some. From childhood's experiences, youth's trials and achievements, and manhood's failures and suc- we mav learn that life is up of the commonplace cesses made things, and that the completed life is only ready after much has been expended in steadfast effort and earnest endeavor. E. G. BEESON. E095 It was a Freshman's first day at High School. Her name had been registered and the teacher asked: Have you any brothers or sis- ters? Yes ma'afn she answered. Are you the oldest in the fam- ily ? . Oh, no, ma'am. she replied. Pa and Ma's both older than me. Call for one of our OvaI Pocket Savings Banks, which hoIcI quarters and smaller coins. We open Savings Accounts on deposits of SI.0O and up. I I The City Trust 6: Savings Bank Callahan Bank Building DAYTON, OHIO WEL C QME - VVHERE P at KOCH e STUTZ Home Furnishings, Furniture, Rugs, Wall Paper, Blinds, etc., of all kinds . Funeral Directors and Embalmers Phone 81 Bnoorcvzrus, omo ' for anything Co to theinbmann pertaining to Photography PORTRAITS, FAMILY REUNIONS, SCHOOL CLASS WORK AND FLASHLIGHTS PICTURES COPIED, ENLARGED AND FRAMED LATEST AND BEST STYLES OF CARD MOUNTS AND FOLDERS Pianos for Sale, N and Repaired 300 NEW PIECES OF MUSIC FOR THE PIANO, SONGS AND RAC D. C. LOHMANN West Milton, Ohio YOUR TRADE SOLICITED BY A J H. F. IVIartincIaIe DEALER 'N .ROOFING and SPOUTING UNIGN, OHIO PUMPS DEALER IN Plumbing, Gasoline Engines and 1 ' Power Washers GROCERIES, SHOES AND ENGLEWOOD OHIO GENERAL MERCHANDISE HOME PHONE I6 26 . VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT MISS GRACE M. KALTER Principal Randolph High School WITHIN R. H. S. WALLS fGrace M. Kalterj The German philosopher Kant tells us how at one hour there came over him, with greater force than ever before, the thought, I am - the realization of his own indi- vidual existence. Every boy and girl needs to come to the significant moment when he realizes fully that among all the millions of people in- habiting this world he is a separate and distinct individual, and that it is his business to make the most of himself and of his life in the nob- lest sense. ' There is probably no period in one's life when the great realiza- tion of I am by the individual impresses one as during the high school age. Only those who are in daily touch with boys and girls at that age can appreciate the ways, both ludicrous and serious, in which it expresses and asserts it- self. To guide and direct in the reali- zation of the I am is perhaps one of the greatest lines of usefulness of the High School. In this en- deavor the agency of education and the companionship of others in attaining it is of priceless value. Education gives to one knowl- edge to cope with his environmentg it gives insight into the great dis- coveries and an acquaintance with the masters in every art and sci- ence, it brings to one the thoughts of the noblest thinkers. It is sometimes asserted by the unedu- cated in scholastic lore, that edu- cation is needless, 'and that certain WE WVANT TO BUY SEVERAL GOOD FARMS If your farm is for sale and is a goocl one, come to our office and give us the cletails, or write us and our farm manager will come and see you. Address Farm Depaffmeni Spaite-WI1'ight Realty Company ON TIIE GROUND FLOOR AT 136 S. lVIain Street Nlelnbers Dayton Rcnl Estate Board DAYTON, OHIO Tl-IE BROOKVILLE The BRIDGECQMPANY First National Bank MANUFACTURE - - BRooKv1LLE, oHio F arm Bridges with Permanent Floors The only National Bank lt will pay you to investigate before rebuilding . the old wooden structure lfl lVlOHtgOI'l'lel'y County, HERMAN 5, Fox, Manage, north of Dayton, solicits THE BROOKVILLE BRIDGE CO. your patronage. OFFICE PHONES RESIDENCE Bell Main l25l Bell Main 256l Home - 6237 A W. H. MILLER ATTORNEY AT LAW 24 Callahan Block DAYTON, OHIO 28 VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT great persons have realized the I am without itg they tell us what Abraham Lincoln did and a few other great people. Abraham Lin- coln did not become what he was by sitting on a stump and gazing into the fire, but by stretching forth his hand to the shovel and charcoal and studying with severe application whatever books he could obtain. And it is safe to say that there are not many Lincolns among us who, with a colossal will and by their own strenuous efforts, secure for themselves mental efli- ciency, but most of us need to be forced and compelled to betake ourselves to that hard study and prolonged concentration which alone brings the best development of the human faculties. In the realization of the I am, the High School aims to secure not only mental development, but also a development of the sympathies that will be world-wide. It is said of Mr. Gladstone that he had more interests than any man of his dayg he was interested in every great public question for fifty years or moreg he thundered in Parliament and read prayers in Hawarden Church, he was the greatest au- thority of his time on Homer, and he responded sympathetically to every art and industry. He was a man who looked not out of his nar- row prison through a knothole, but as a great free human being with a far-seeing mind. The High School believes that the realization of the I am means an active engagement in manual labor and the appreciation of the honorableness and dignity of man- ual toil. In America we do not be- lieve that either brain work or hand work deserves all the re- wards, but that both are the nec- essary forces of civilization. Tol- stoi thinks he sees a better day for the world, when all of every age and class shall give a portion of their time to cultivating the mind and a portion to cultivating the soil and working at the trades. The building and the grounds of Randolph High School are, without doubt, approaching the ideal for the realization of the I am in the life beautiful. The love of quiet, simple, unadorned beauty, in which the aridity and ugliness of one's surroundings blossom into the grassy lawn and the shady road- side, the beauty which appears as one looks to the eastward over the beautiful Stillwater Valley, to the north to the well-cultivated fields and comfortable farm-houses, to the south to the cheerful and bust- ling village. It is not where life is lived, but how, that counts. In asserting the I am, the greatest work that the High School can do for its boys and girls is to build up in them a thought and feeling which shall hold its own against the tide of the materialism of the present age. I would make more and more the appeal to every High School boy and girl who feels within the ability for good and great things in any of the fields of scientific and religious truth, in literature, in science, or in any of the industrial arts, to devote his powers to them as a sacred duty, K?- K 'fix Eilf., The Central Motor Sales Co. 216 West Third street DAYTON, OHIO ALL KINDS OF SEEDS, LAWN MOWERS AND HOSE QUALITY AND PRICES GUARANTEED Established for twenty-Eve years and advancing each year We carry a complete line of Seeds, Hardware and Farm Machinery CALL AND SEE Us AT CORNER THIRD AND ST. CLAIR STS., DAYTON, OHIO CLEIVI L. KIMIVIEL 6: SON VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT no matter how strongly financial gain in other pursuits may draw him. I am means self-reverence, and the self-reverencing person reveres all mankind, its best achievements, its best possibilities, its work, and its goal. To every boy and girl now in Randolph High School, and to all those that have passed from its portals, I would say, assert the I am, make the most of yourself and throw your whole force in the work of life with all of your heart and let it be your own very best self and your own very best work. SUSE!! Extract From the Address by Dr. Geo. Goodhue to Pupils 'of 1883 on the Value of an Education Grasshoppers may ruin wheat, drought may bring on famine, the hurricanes of Wiggins may devas- tate everything in its trackg but an education perishes only with death, nay, even then the lustre of its in- fiuence will shine farther and far- ther in ever broadening circles un- til the end of time. There is no in- vestment that pays so high divi- dends as money invested in obtain- ing an education. This world is a world of competition, it is a grand race course, and brains, combined with muscular strength, are the es- sential elements of victory. I would rather prefer to leave a boy with an education than to deliver into his hands the accumulated treasures of a lifetime. Education has more than pecuniary worth. It makes life worth living. It raises his thoughts above the plane of animal existence. When not en- gaged in the active business of life, he is seeking mental food, some- thing that shall ennoble him and make him more of a man. Do not pursue your studies sim- ply because some one wants you to, do it of your own free will, under- standing that your success or fail- ure in school affects yourself alone. The most important habit to ac- quire during your course of study is thoroughness -the habit of grasping the subject in hand with a determination to search it to its very foundations. The habit of close and searching thought is worth more than all the knowledge you will obtain during your school days. To get your minds well dis- ciplined should be the object of your study, the obtaining of facts is only of sebondary importance. Another habit which every pupil ought to acquire is to study with his whole mind. Aimless imagery unfits the mind to grapple with the hard realities of life. It is the thief of time and lessens mental vigor. Another grand thing for a student to acquire is confidence in his own power of reasoning. The ability to reason accurately and quickly is an essential element of success. Every step forward in the march of progress is due to independence L. A. ALBERT, NOTARY PUBLIC, Englewood, Ohio 31 ELGAR WEAVER BROOKVILLE, OHIG DEALER IN Lumber Lath Shingles Sash Doors Frames Mouldings Glass Putty Cement Wall Plaster Lime Brick and Millwork Green and Red Asphalt Shingles by the Carload PAROID ROOFING Approved by the U. S. Government I'Iot Bed and Chicken House Sash on hand IT WILL PAY YOU to get my prices 'before buying 32 VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT of thought. Mere acquiescence in the views of others without un- derstanding the foundation upon which our belief is based is a dan- gerous but common practice. Truth will not suffer from the most searching investigation, ignorance is its only foe. A strong body is essential to a strong and well balanced mind. While I am a strong advocate of hard work, I am just as emphatic in prescribing profound sleep and mental relaxation. Sleep is na- ture's own tonic, it brings vigor and strength to wearied muscle and nerve as no other agent can. In sleep, God is recreating us. We are lying in perfect unconsciousness, and while He is instilling vigor and fresh ire into our brains to pre- pare us for the labors of the com- ing day, the sanctuary is no more sacred than the pillow. An educa- tion however profound, a mind however well disciplined, is of very little Worth unless reinforced by a strong and healthy body, but com- bined they are a power that is irre- sistible, Correct principle is the solid foundation upon which to build. Then our years will not have been spent in vain, life will have been a success. iff Butcher- And now, ma'am, how will you have this chicken dressed? Bride of a Day-- Er-ah, I hardly know. Would it be too much trouble to show me what they're Wearing this spring? 33 B. F. HERSHEY A BACKWARD GLANCE Benjamin F. Hershey Thirty-three years ago 'it was my privilege to teach the Randolph township high school. It was the second year of the school and held in one of the rooms of the district school house in Englewood. We had no equipmentg am not sure that there was even a map in the room. The students consisted of a group of live, energetic young men and women, all earnest Work- ers with a definite purpose of ac- quiring an education and fitting themselves for life's work. Some of them afterward entered college and completed the course, graduat- ing with honors. Among the boys, now men, are lawyers, doctors, civil engineers, teachers, farmers, business men and one is in the service of the United States government. With- out exception every one has been successful and has taken a promi- nent place in his chosen profession or occupation. I am not so famil- iar with the record made by the girls, but judging from the interest COURSE OF STUDY RANDOLPH HIGH SCHOOL F RST YEA LANGUAGE MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES VOCATION AL STUDIE S Latm German Engllsh Algebra General SCIENCE Botany Physlcal Geography Commerclal Geography Manual Trammg Domestlc Sclence XXX 78 SECOND YEAR Latin German Englnsh Algebra Plane Geometry Agriculture General Hlstory Manual Trammg Domestlc Scxence R +1 TH RD YEAR French Enghsh Sohd Geometry Domcsnc Scxence RK URTH YEAR Latln French Enghsh Physlcs Adv Amerlcan Hlst y V CIVICS Manual Tralmng Domestlc Sclence I4 lementary Economlcs YXR I F0 I l - R F' N . C-'Z - - . , II . . n , 1 . i i I v-A v-A n-A n-A v-A v-A r-I n-A v-A v-I P-I P-1 - 'E sw ' as FD Q , rn - I O . 5 . CD ,., . .., . , 'F . 3 2 N R Bi R ..- O ::- fv . . 5. - a I , I 1 . X . 14 I 2 Q Q .. X A X v F1 - :x - US. 5. 1 'J' I 5 I ' 2 I - o l ' '1 j Q4 1 1 I . 3 4444 Aw CAM-- an I I .I Z ' so l :s 1 s: , ' Yi. X I . H e . .., . , , E- . . . 1 . : . l UQ 5 . . , . . X N VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT they took in their studies, their in- dustry and ability as students they, no doubt, have all been equally successful. 'This is a remarkable record made by a class of students and as the years go by I look back with much pleasure to the year spent in the Randolph township high school. It is no less pleasure for me to know that the school has im- proved each year since and made great advancement in capacity and eiiiciency. It affords the oppor- tunity for the large number of stu- dents who cannot pursue their school Work in college to obtain some knowledge of the higher branches which is necessary for the highest degree of success in any avocation in life. ll!! R. H. S. COURSE OF STUDY Randolph High School offers to its students the course of study for first grade High Schools which has been compiled and approved for schools of such rank in Ohio by the Ohio State Superintendent-of Schools. The course aims to give the foundations of a liberal educa- tion, and as far as possible the op- portunity to those who desire it a vocational course. Four courses may be selected from the Hve groups. Each class meets five times a week for a period of forty- five minutes, in addition, where laboratory work is required, an extra period is devoted to the work two or three times a week through- out the term. A course pursued throughout the entire year consti- tutes one unit of credit for gradua- tion, and a course continuing one- half term gives one-half unit. In all, credit for sixten units must be secured for graduation. Besides the foregoing list of courses, musical instruction is given twice a week, and once in every two weeks a literary organi- zation requires the efforts of each pupil. The Ohio School Standards, published by the Department of Public Instruction, Columbus, rec- ommends that first grade high schools continue in session not less than thirty-six weeks each year. I I' I INSTRUCTOR OF THE YOUTH- FUL MIND Lela Cassel, R. H. S., '13 Instructor of the youthful mind, Molder of youthful hearts, Knowst thou the good or ill Thy daily work imparts ? Dost thou remember every act Affects the plastic brain? Hast thou in word and thought and deed Sought uprightness in vain ? Nay, thy seed on fertile soil Will doubtless make its way, Thy efforts, then, will some day gain The blessings sought today. Then cheerily pursue thy taskg Courage possess thy heart, And if thy efforts fruitless seem, Do faithfully thy part. Let cheerfulness and gentleness Thy inmost soul possess, That they may speak in every act And these young lives impress. Season thy words with strong reproof For all of Wrong and sing For these, above all other things, Must never enter inf Exclude the wrongg invite the right In children's hearts to liveg And may thy love to all around A benediction give. 35 The P.M. Harman O. 30-32 NORTH MAIN ST. DAYTON, OHIO Carpetings, Rugs, Draperies, VV all Papers, Frescoing, Furniture, etc., etc. WE oordially invite the high school N0 B E T TER P L A CE girls and women of Englewood to visit this, the largest Cloak and Suit House in Ohio, when looking f r hin li hi 0 Soma gm S H To Furnish Your Home SUITS, COATS, DRESSES, h SKIRTS, WAIsTs or f an MILLINERY Brown Furniture Co. The Mearick Cloak CO. Second and Main, DAYTON, 0. ORGANIZED IN 1873 Now the largest Savings Association in Dayton Assets, S7,000,000.00. Surplus, .S'475',000.00 Accounts may be started any time . The Mutual Home and Savings Association 26 N. MAIN ST., DAYTON, OHIO JONES 8: MCCONNELL JEFFERY MOTOR CARS AND NASSAU TIRES No. 209 NORTH MAIN ST.. DAYTON, OHIO as VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT 1 I I S. R. TRABER Teacher of Mathematics and Manual Training SOME THINGS OF WHICH OUR SCHOOL IS PROUD S. R. Traber Pride, as the term often implies, is not a very desirable thing, but such pride as the people of Ran- dolph Township may very justly feel in regard to their school sys- tem, and of that of the High School in particular may be very easily excused. Every parent is certainly proud of the opportunities offered to their children by the High School. Indeed, do we realize that our High School is unique in many respects? Very few high schools as small as this are furnished with as many attractions or as complete an equipment as is Randolph High School. The building itself would be a credit to the progressiveness of any rural community. Three main class rooms, well ventilated and well lighted, afford ample room for all the High School students in recitation or at study. A large, well furnished auditorium, which may be made to accommodate as large a body of people as may care to be present at any one of the many entertainments given by the school in the course of the school year. An abundance of pure water on the school grounds, a very large playground in the rear, sidewalks of the very best, a physics labora- tory of which many a much larger L. A. ALBERT, PRINTER, ENGLEWOOD, OHIO 37 , The Highland Herd of Pure-Bred Swine We have shown our hogs at Ohio, Indiana, New York and Michigan State Fairs always winning the greatest number of High Honors and Silver Medals as a single breeder. We were Premier Champion breeder and exhibitor at Ohio State Fair for live consecu- tive years. The breeding of pure-bred stock is an art that many enter but few succeed. But the use of a pure-bred sire on every farm will make 300fZ1 on the investment. We have prices for our home trade and will gladly quote them. CHAS. WENGER, Clayton, Ohio HARBERT 6: LUTZ UNION, OHIO Dealers in Drain Tile, Salt, Loose Leaf To- bacco and the Best Grades All kind Coal in stock at all times Pifn' is ,7 0 3 PHONES: i Englizlizoblf 7 Oil 7 Union Flour Mills Manufacturer of PEARL FLOUR Graham Flour, all kinds of Feed GEO. O'BRIEN, Proprietor Telephone 5 on 7-Englewood Exchange UNION, OHIO The Farmer's State Bank ENGLEWOOD, OHIO OFFICERS : W. L. WAYMIRE, Pres. C. E. HECK, V-Pres. G. M. BAKER, Cashier. Farmers' Accounts Solicited SAFE. DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT. We issue certilicates of deposit on which we pay 4 per cent interest if left for one month or longer 38 J. C. IVIINNICH GRAIN, FLOUR FEED, COAL. SALT, CEMENT YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED FEED GRINDING A Specially Home Telephone 23 TROTWOOD. OHIO VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT school could be proud. Chemistry apparatus of the most complete type, a very creditable library of choice works in poetry, prose, his- tory, science and fiction. Modern steam heat, fresh air warmed be- for it enters the room, three large rooms in the basement, one used as a laboratory, oneyet to be com- pleted, and one used as a room for instruction in Manual Training. As Manual Training has been in- troduced here but a short time, it will be well to offer a few words here by way of explanation of the work done in this department and that which is contemplated for the future. The Board of Education, realiz- ing the need of the High School pupils for work in Manual Train- ing, decided to equip one of the basement rooms for a class room in Educational Woodworking, so the latter half of the school year of 1914-15, saw the introduction of Manual Training into the course of study of the Randolph High School. The work was begun under the supervision of Mr. Clyde Hissong, one of the faculty at that time. Lessons were given in the rudi- ments of wood working, such as the making of different kinds of joints of wood, construction of smaller articles of furniture, etc. The work is now being conducted under the supervision of Mr. S. R. Traber. After many preliminary exercises, such as planing to a straight edge, fitting and dovetailing of boards, the real work of Manual Training began. ' 39 There have been many different pieces of furniture completed, in- cluding library tables, book cases, picture frames, magazine racks and stands, footstools, tool chests, tabourets, table for the Chemistry Laboratory, music cabinet for the school, and many other things, such- as bird boxes, blackboard compasses, and many other smaller articles. It is good to know that while our boys and girls are having their minds developed along lines usu- ally followed in the High School course of study which is prescribed by law, the mechanical abilities of our boys are being developed at the same time. A number of boys began the course and did not know how to drive a nail, or saw a board so as to follow a straight line. Look at the work done here, and then ask yourself whetheror not it pays to invest good money in tools for this part of the boy's educa- tion. After all, isn't this one of the really practical ways to educate a future citizen? Patrons are in- vited to visit this department of our High School. ll! Perry and Squire Wood's daugh- ter were seated in a buggy one evening in town Watching the peo- ple pass. Nearby was a popcorn stand. Presently she remarked, My! that popcorn smells good. That's right, said Perry, I'll drive up a little closer so you can smell it better. BELL PHONE MAIN 1434 Athlethic Goods, Fishing Tackle, Tennis JAM ES DO D DS 138 East Third Street DAYTON, OHIO Chester Wogarnan DEALER IN FRESH AND SMOKED of all kinds YOUR TRADE SOLICITED Phone 34 ENGLEWOOD. O. IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF PAINTS VARNISHES OIL STAINS BRUSHES and WALL PAPER I am ready to contract your work Call on F. W. KOOGLER Home Phone 26 ENGLEWOOD, O. Come to us for your BREAD PIES CAKES, etc. Special Baking Solicited BUTTERBAUGHS BAKERY PHONE No. I ENGLEWOOD, OHIO JOHN W. MILLER THE DRUGGIST - 6 -A 'nm REXALL -A 6 1 E THIRD ST. STORE S. MAIN ST. DAYTON, OHIO 40 Virgil, said the teacher, you may define memory. Virgil- Memory is what we forget with. Prof.- She's a good French scholar, isn't she? Splendid! She can make her- self understood all over the United States. What is the plural of man, Gladys? asked a teacher of a small pupil. Men, answered Gladys. Correct, said the teacher. And what is the plural of child? Twins, was the unexpected reply. . Say, Dad, who was Shylock'? Dad- WhatI Don't you know who Shylock was? What do I send you to Sunday School for? Go and read your Bible. THIS SCHOOL BOOK WAS PRINTED AT BLUNI PRINTING CO. A. O. BLUM, MGR. 123 E. FOURTH ST. DAYTON, or-no SALE BILLS. PROGRAMS, WEDDING - INVITATIONS AND WHEN IN NEED OF ALL KINDS OF PRINTING ' f ' rr ?zrg1s3:1Pl1'leln:3H1cIJt VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT A REASONABLE CONSOLIDA- TION OF RANDOLPH TOWN- SHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY RAY HEISEY, '16, Efficiency is the keynote to suc- cess, and to do his work in the most eflicient manner should be the de- sire of every man in this progress- ive Randolph Township. I am sure every up-to-date . farmer would gladly accept any improvement that would increase the efficiency of his labors and facilitate his progress in this rapidly moving age. Every man is most interested in that which is nearest his hearty this should be his familyg conse- quently he would desireqthat his children have the advantages and privileges of those in other locali- ties. Is the same high standard of efficiency maintained in our public schools as on the modern up-to-date farm? Five of the ten districts of Ran- dolph Township have one-room buildings. In all of these conditions are practically the same, an old, poorly equipped, out of date build- ing, with only an ordinary heating stove and no good means of ventila- tion. Every one-room school has a lady teacher, who must teach eight grades under all these disadvan- tages and with no more time than those who have only four. It is an injustice to the school, for as these pupils advance into High School, as much is expected of them as of those who come from the two-room schools. It is an injustice to the teacher, for she desires that her pupils stand as high as those from other schools. That this may be she must work twice as hard as those who have double the time. In the other five districts better conditions prevail. Each teacher has only half as many grades, hence twice as much time. Every two-room school has a gentleman teacherias principal. I appeal to your better judgment, do you con- sider it just and fair when these conditions need not exist? But as long as the school system remains as at present they will exist. There is only one remedy, and that remedy is consolidation. Consolidation is no new and un- tried experiment. It originated in Massachusetts in 1869 and has gradually spread to every State in the Union and to Canada. Ohio has 200 consolidated schools, ac- commodating 15,000 children. Are we to remain in the background while other communities are en- joying these privileges? Hon. William T. Harris, the United States' Commissioner of Agricul- ture, says: The improvement is well worth the trial, ,even were it to double the cost of the rural school, but as will be seen by statistics, it is secured at an actual saving of expense. Better teachers, more sanitary buildings, less personal expendi- tures on the part of the pupils, and many lesser advantages are com- mending this reform over the country. Consolidation increases the size of the classes. In the ordinary school many classes number three, two, and even one pupil. It is VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT much easier to create and maintain interest in a large class than in a small one. There is more competi- tion, hence the pupils will strive harder to maintain their standing. Whereas in a small class there may be one or two bright pupils, and the others know there is no chance for them and are careless with their lessons. Consolidation makes possible many improvements and facilities which are otherwise impossible. Where in the ordinary school is there room for a workshop or a kitchen? And what is a farm boy without a little knowledge of man- ual training, or a farm girl with- out domestic science? Yet more important is the health of your boy or girl. The district school falls far' below the consolidated school in points of sanitation. A wider and less dangerous range of asso- ciations are made possible by the consolidated school. The music teacher and superintendent could devote the time now used in driv- ing over the township and nursing colds caught by exposure to all kinds of weather, to the school, thereby greatly increasing their efiiciency. ' A reasonable consolidation could be effected in Randolph township with little added expense. Another room could be added at Union, combining Union, Beechleaf, and Acme, making a four-room school. The pupils from Cane Hill could be divided between Happy Corner and Salem. Kimmel District could be combined with Salem. If Beck District were divided between Salem and Englewood the latter would have a satisfactory three- room school. Would not this be much better than the present sys- tem? The work would be more uniformly divided. No teacher would be required to teach eight grades, hence could specialize in certain grades, thereby greatly in- creasing the efficiency of our teachers. Q In bringing about this consoli- dation, modern equipment and con- veniences could be added, raising the efliciency of our public schools to that of the modern farm. The boy or girl in the rural district would then have more of the priv- ileges and advantages enjoyed by those in the city. I close by quoting the words of President Edward Fairchild, of the New Hampshire College of Agri- culture and Mechanic Arts: Con- solidation is the only way of secur- ing really good country schools, and it is the only solution of the problem of agricultural education. I I' .I Glenn Lutz's Philosophy Glenn, when did you wash your face last ? Mother,,don't let's bring up the past. Mildred- I hear that Glenn is going out West for his health. Treva- Is he? How did it get out there? Mr. Campbell - Aren't you afraid you will catch cold on such a night as this, my boy '? Bernard- No, sirg selling pa- pers keeps up the circulation. 42 ' VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT ED. C. SINKS Supervisor of Music R. H. S. ALUMNI- Those Attending R. H. S. During the Former Period Anderson, Charles ............................ Daytim Barnes, David .,.,........,....,........e...........e......... Barnes, Ira ..,,,......,.,.................... Miami CO. Brumbaugh, G. W ..,.,................,....... Dayton Brumbaugjh, Noah ......., Washington, D. C. Brumbaugh, Libbie ...........,.,......s.......,.....,..... Coble, Ed., deceased ....,..........,.................,.... Coble, Will ..........,......... .................... Denlinger, Edward ...... ...,... D ayton Engle-Young, Katie ..,...... .....,. K 2111535 Harley, E. C ...........,...... .......... D 21yt0l1 Heck, Code ,,,,,.,.,.,................,...... Englewood Heckman, S. B ............................. New York Heckman-Minnich, Sarah..Randolph Twp. Herr, David .,,,.,...,..,....r.............. Springfield Herr, Levi, deceased .................................... Hershev. Ira ................... .......... N ebraska Hershey-Harley, Anna .,.... ........... D 21yt0l1 Hershey, Mattie ...................,......,............... Kinsey, Webb ...................................... Salem Kinsey, William ....i............. Randolph Twp. Kline, Walter ........ .............-..----.-...----- Kline, Charles . ,........ ....... D ayt01l Kline, Robert E ......... ....... D ayt0n ' ..,........ Dayton .........Brookville Martin, U. S .,...,..,.,,,,, Miller, Dr. V. Z ....... Miller, Rogers, Elmer ........... Rogers, William ....... Rogers, Rennie ...... Shank, ' ' Smith, Troxell, Troxell, Agnes ...,. Tucker, A. M. ...,...... ..............Dayton W.H .,....,.. .......Mercer Co. .......Troy U1 ............Trov Minnie ...,.,,,., .,,..., D ayton Dr. F. VV .,..... ......, D ayton Volna ...... ....... D ayton .....'ff.'.'.'.'fiiei55iQRYiiil5 Warner, John ................,,,... .... M issouri QD Zieler, Elrlora E .,................... Pennsylvania Those Attending During the Latter Period-Class of 1896 Haye, Clyde, deceased .................................. Kern, George .................. ....... D ayton Koogler, Katie ............ ..................... Montgomery, Ora ......... ..........,................ Overholser, Charlie ..,,..,.,...,..... f.Brookville Sommers, Ida ....,.,,...,.................. Brookville Class of 1897 Klepinger, W. Perry, Dentist ........ Dayton 1 VERGYSZ-MEIN-NICHT Class of 1898 Barnes, Howard .................. .......,. ........ ......... Buckley, Bert, State Fire Marshal .... A Columbus Cassel, Alice, teacher ...................... Dayton Kline, Edward ........................................... , .... Laukhauff, Edward, bookkeeper ...,...... Forest Ave., Dayton Mummert, Alma ..............,...,. Happy Corner Radcliff, Roscoe .,.................... Indianapolis Rogers-Horner, Ellie ..,................... Clayton Sinks, Edward, teacher .....,........ Englewood Tucker-Klepinger, Viola ................ Dayton Waltrnan, John .................................. Dayton Class of 1899 4 Berry, Blanche, teacher .........,.. Englewood Ewing, Harry .......... Buenos Ayres, ,S. Am. Y. M. C. A. Sec., now at home, Ran- dolph Twp. Betz-Johns, Annie ...........................,.,.. 45 Mc0wen St., Dayton Kline, C. E., mail service .................. Shiloh Moist, Harvey ..............................,... Dayton Nehr-Rhinehart, Sarah ...... Randolph Twp. Overholser, John ...... I ........................ D ayton Sayler, Dr. J. M., physician ................., ' Christiansburg Snell, Harvey, minister .....,........ California Rasor-Snyder, Martha .............,...... Clayton Stauifer-Stumpf, Tessie .................. Canada Yount, Clifford, mail service ..,....... Dayton Class of 1900 Becker-Wheeloch, Edna M ........ i....... ,...... Beckel, Grace E ......................... ................... Buntain, N. Ellsworth .......... ..........,.......,... Cooke, Herbert T ......,... ......... D ayton Coppock, Glenna ...... ................... Coppock, Leila ....... ...................... Hech, Mayme ............ .......................... Kimmel, Jesse D ........ ....... B rookville Lasure, Eva .......... ...,.... C olumbus Miller, Webster ...... ......... D ayton Pauly. Hannah .......... .......,...,..... .....,... Sinks, 'Walter ..........,.,..... ....... K ian, China Sollenberger, Sarah ...............,..,...........,.,.,. Wagner, Corven ,,...................,....,.............,. Class of 1902 Beckel, Leona .....,............................ Chicago Buntain, David, deceased ...............,............ Coppock, Lester .........,....,,..,.,. Indianapolis Eby-Younce, Jennie , .........,............... Union Huffman, Howard ............ R. R. 13, Dayton Miller-Free, Maud ............................ Tadmor Radcliffe, Lester .................,............ Dayton Radcliffe-Krug, Madonna, surveyor, R. R. 13, Dayton Shellabarger-Kimmel, Edna ................ Brookville, Ohio Waltman, Lester ................................ Salem Class of 1903 Becker-Rayburn, Mrs. Leonard ......,. Berry, John, salesman .................... Detroit Heck, James .................................... Dayton lams, Pearl .................................. Wisconsin Klinger, Hazel, deceased .............................. Moist, Albert .,...................... Happy Corner Class of 1905 Heck, Ohmer, telegraph operator ...... Hudson, Ohio Lucas, Wilbur ....,......,......,..,............ Dayton Miller, Carrie ...,.,,......,..,.,............................. Moist, Anna ........,............... Randolph Twp. Moist, Arthur ...........,...................... Dayton Rasor Anna, teacher .....,.... Randolph Twp. Smith, Mabel, trained nurse ....... Q ........,....... Sollenberger, Noah, farmer ..............,. Randolph Twp. Class of 1906 O'Brien, Harry R., professor in Ames College ...........,...,............,...,... Iowa Miller, Frank ...........,..........,............. Dayton Johnson, Rhea ,.......,...,,,..,.. Randolph Twp. Radcliffe, Edith, teacher .... Randolph Twp. Wenfrer, Rolla, agriculturalist ............ Englewood Class of 1907 Falknor-lams, Carrie .................i.. Dayton Hoover, Perry. N. C. R ......... ....... D ayton Kinsey. Roy, Post Office, ..........,...... Dayton Kinsey-RadcliH'e, Hazel ................ Dayton Oaks, Albert, agriculturalist ............ Union Rasor, Eva, stenogfrapher. ...,,.. Englewood Sollenbereer-Warner, Effie ,,,, West Milton Smith-Miller, Ethel .............,.......... Dayton Wenger-Eccard, Alma ..,......,.......... Davton Class of 1908 Crowe, Glenna, teacher..R. R. 13, Dayton Heck, Howard ...,........................ Englewood Wenger-Betz, Stella ,.... ...R. R. 1, Clayton ' Class of 1909 Haney Leroy ...,............................................ Hoover Edna ....,...,.........,... Randolph Twp. Oaks-Pfeiffer, Lina ........................ Dayton Rasor, Lillie, teacher ................ Englewood Shawen-Weller, Hilda .,.. .,........ C enterville Shawen, ' Grafton ........,............. Centerville Class of 1910 Bartley. Ralph ................................ Dayton Fergus, Ernest, student at O. S. U., Columbus Heck, Nelle, student at Miami Uni- versity .........,....,.......,.,....,...... Englewood O'Brien, Edwin, Iowa State Agricul- tural Station .................................... Iowa Sollenberger, Clarence, student .......... Chicago, Ill. Class of 1911 Rrumbauffh, John .................,.............. Snell, John, agriculturalist ...,.............. Syracuse, N. Y.44 Randolph Twp. J F Rinehart, Clifford College, Ky. ............................ Englewood Class of 1912 Fergus, Morris, teacher ............ Miami Co. Falknor, Howard .......................... Trotwood Martin, Noah, teacher ........ Happy Corner Minmch, David, agriculturalist .......... Randolph Twp. Oaks, Gertrude ........................ West Milton Smith-Fergus, Audrey .............. Columbus Weaver, Donald .................. Randolph Twp. Wogamon, Josie, student at Ashland College .......................................... Ashland Class of 1913 Baker-Brumbaugh, -Essie .............. Chicago Cassel, Lela, teacher ,... ...... R andolph Twp. Fergus, Mildred ..........,....... Randolph Twp. Forbes, Lathenia ..,........................... Akron Gilbert, Audrey ..........,....... Randolph Twp. Heisey, John, teacher ........ Randolph Twp. rlarbert, Glenna, stenographer ........ Union Johnson, Priscilla, teacher .................. R. R. 1, Trotwood Smith, Lee J., student at O. S. U ..... Columbus Wogamon, Alice ...............,.. Randolph Twp. Class of 1914 Albert, Agnes ............................ Englewood Betz, Russel ........................ Randolph Twp. Bookwalter, Besse, teacher ................ R. R. 1, Trotwood Denlinger, Mildred ........ R. R. 1, Trotwood Driver, Naomi, teacher ............ Englewood Evans, Everitt .............,............ Englewood Falknor, Levi ................................ Trotwood Gilbert, Tillie ............,......... Randolph Twp, Hoover, Vera .............................. Englewood Herr, Ohmer, teacher ................ Englewood Kinsey, Raymond .... 42 Mary Ave., Dayton Kritzer-Worman, Corinne ,.,.,,,.......,,,.., Cliff St. Dayton Lightner, Charles, bank clerk ............ . Englewood McKinney, Frederick, deceased .......,........,. Waymire, Vera, student at Berea Weybright, Mabel ........,.........,. Englewood Class of 1915 Bard, Ionah, student at West Milton Normal .......................... R. R. 1, Tadmor Denlinger, Alma, student at West Milton Normal .............. R. R. 10, Dayton Denlinger, Dortha .......... R. R. 1, Trotwood Engle, Albert ..................... R. R. 1, Clayton Engle, Roy, student at West Milton Normal .......................... R. R. 13, Dayton Gilbert-Lightner, Ruth ...... Randolph Twp. Klepinger, Alice ........................ Phillipsburg Miller, Esta ...................................... Dayton Stonerock. Vivian, teacher ................ Union Wettig, Elizabeth, student at Berea College, Ky. ............................ Englewood J . VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT Class of 1916 Berry, Frederick .......... rleisey, Ray .................. ..............Englewood R. R. 3, Brookville Jay, Leon ........... ......................... E nglewood .L.e1ber, Esther ............................ Englewood lvlinnicn, Harold .................... R. R. 1, Union Woolery, Dewey .............. R. R. 13, Dayton Junior Class Baker, Amber, .......................... Englewood bard, Lossen ...... ....... R . R. 1, 'Iadmor noyer, Arta ............ .............. E nglewood lsoyer, Clarence ................................ Dayton Brooks, Harley .................... Randolph '1'wp. lirumbaugn, Emerson ........ Randolph Twp. Uenlinger, rluber ............ R. R. 10, Dayton Eby, Kaul .,....,........... ...................... U nlon Gilbert, Mildred ........ ....... R . R. 1, Union Gilbert, Mary ............ ..........,............ U nion Kinsey, Mildred .......... . ...... Kinsey Station lvlenges, Iona .............................. Englewood waymire, 'l'reva ..,..,.................. Englewood Sophomore Class Beery, Lawrence ................ Randolph Twp. Binkley, Emerson ................ Randolph Twp. Good, Berry ................. Hoover, Alva ......... N111, Edith ................. Norris, Bernard .. Puterbau h Ora R. 1, Union ...................Union ..............Englewood . ...,...... . ..... . .............. Union ................Randolph Twp. g , -- Schlose, Bertha .......... ............L1ttle York Stonerock, Edwin .............................. Union Freshmen Class Bard, Cleo ........................................ Tadmor Boyer. Hazel ............. ...... L ....... E nglewood isrumbaugh, I-laze l R. 1, Union Driver, Beatrice . ....................... Englewood Denlinger, Vergil R. 1, Trotwood Evans, Paul ................................ Englewood Hoover, Gladys Johnson, Hibbard. ..,.,..,.....,.........Eng1ewood R. 1, Trotwood Lutz, Glenn .......................................... Union lvlcliinney, Mabel N ill, Elmer .................... ..............Englewood .......Eng1ewood ....................Un1on .........Little York Schlose, Gertrude .......... Schultz, Howard ........................ Englewood Naymire, Eldon ....................,... Englewood In the above list if there occur any names that have been omitted, and in the omission of present addresses and in other changes, if such information is sent to Miss Grace M. Kalter, principal of the High School, or to Miss Blanche Berry, secretary of the R. H. S. Alumnal Association, Englewood, O., it will be gladly accepted and recorded on both the High School records and on the list of members of the Alumnal Association. In the absence of proper records being kept in the High School heretofore, the above list has been with some difficulty ob- tained. VERGISZ,-MEIN-N1C,H11 A. A. MAYSILLES Superintendent of Montgomery County Schools A HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION A few years ago it was quite common to have in the community successful men and women who could not read or write. In fact, sometimes they were among the township officers, strange as that may seem now, and frequently they were among the so-called well-to-do class, money lenders, x large land owners, business men, etc. This is not mentioned with the thought of reiiecting upon them, for in most instances they were unschooled because of the lack of opportunity to get school- ing, an education as we call it. In those days such examples were pointed out as proof that the common school education was not needed, if not really harmful. But VERGISZ'-MEIN-NIGHT such .arguments are not now heard, and practically every parent con- cedes 'the great handicap which his child suffers in the race of life without 'the common school .educa- tion, and does his best to furnish his child with it. So, in the future, the high school education for your child will be as much in demand to iit him to cope with conditions successfully as the common school education is at present. Witness the demand in a number of the professions, that all applicants for entrance to these professions must be graduates of first grade high schools before they are allowed to present themselves to boards of examiners for the cre- dentials which permit them to be practitioners. Notice the prefer- ence given in such institutions as the National Cash Register to the graduates of first grade high schools. You certainly have not failed to observe the passing of the day when he, of whom nothing else can be made, may be made a farmer. No other business so needs the broadly educated man as does farming. So in every line of human activity. As one who has profited in every way by my high school course, I crave for every boy and girl of Randolph Township a better high school education than it Was my privilege to get, which may be got- ten for only the cost of attendance and, studious application in your splendid institution at Englewood. Respectfully submitted, A. A. MAYSILLES. NONSENSE FROM AN OLD GRAD. Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa, April 13, 1916. Dear Randolph Township I High School: Just come here a minute and lis- ten to what one of the old boys has to tell you. I wone't keep you long, either. I have to write you a letter because your superintend- ent, one Campbell, has written to me, saying that you are getting out a book and need something near fifty pages to fill it, and if I will, please, write something to fill part of them. Just because it has been four- teen years since I entered high school and ten since I graduated, some of you think I am one of the old boys, I suppose. Well, I am sure that some of you were not yet born in 1902, but just remember that William J. Bryan and Teddy R. Will have two more times to run for President before I am 30. When some of the really old boys like John Berry, Harvey Moist and Ed. Sinks think of me, they look at me as one of the youngsters. When one is so far away from home that he does not even know whether any of the Rasor girls are married yet, or whether or not the S. B. L. is still meeting, it is hard to write something that would be of general interest. I might tell you about some of the old days, of how Frank Miller and I used to sit out in front, make fun of the girls, and plan how we were going to wstudy law and go into partnership VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT together. I might tell for the first time the real story of the founding of the C. M. A., the wonderful boys' lodge that was organized in the spring of 1904, but if I did, I would never dare come back home again. I might tell about how one of the boys walked to Happy Corner to take home a girl from meeting and she had the nerve to say, No, thank you, papa's here tonight. I might disclose the secret of where Wilbur Lucas used to find all of the big words which he used when he talked-but you see, Wilbur is a friend of mine and I do not want to give him away. I might tell how Frank Miller baptized a cat one night-but it would never do to tell in print. No, I take it that this book you are getting out is not to be a scandal sheet. I do want to tell you that the things you do today and this year and during your high school career are the things that will stay with you all your life. This very morn- ing, and every morning, I went thru a set of gymnastic exercises- and they are not the ones that a high salaried instructor taught me at the University. They are the ones that Prof. I-I. W. Mumma made us do back in 1903. Well do I remember how I used to go out in the cow pasture and practice them in the evening, while mother milked the Jersey cow. This winter I bought a victrola, and one of the first records I bought with it was a song, Beau- tiful Isle of Somewhere. I bought it because it was in the old red song book that was used in high school when I was a freshman, and be- cause one of the girls, now dead, used to sing it so prettily. Last night I sat down to the piano in the dusk to play, and before long, without noticing what I was play- ing, I was pounding out a piece of music that I played as a piano solo at the high school literary society in 1905. Sunday morning last I walked for miles in the woods, hunting for a wild iiower, the name of which I learned in the course in botany I had in 1902 in high school. And sometimes, when lights burn low, and an old bachelor sits by his fire and dreams, what pic- tures come to his mind? Not col- lege scenes, not college faces, but the vision of a rosy-cheeked girl with a white sailor suit, an anchor worked on the left arm, and tied in front with a red cord. Down in the bottom of my old trunk is her picture, just as she looked that day at the high school picnic at Over- look Park - I have forgotten whether it was in 1903 or 1904. I'd like to tell you more, but, you see, her husband can run faster than I can. I Cherish' your high school days. Make the most of them. There will be born in your brains all of your ambitions in life. There it was that I got the idea that I would go to college and try to be great in this world. One time Harvey Moist, home from college, came to visit high school, and the thing that im- pressed me was that his trousers were creased. Right there was born in me the ambition to go to college, too, and wear trousers that VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT were creased. You see, no one wore creased trousers to high school in those days but Archie Mumma. And when one day Frank Miller came to school singing a wonderful new college song that the Moist boys had taught him, my mind was fully made up. That song was about some beautiful girl, and I have forgotten her name and all but two lines, which were, Oh, youire such a fascinating shape, you would charm the blue- faced ape. Perhaps Frank re- members more of it. And so I went on to a course in a big University. I had little money, but the ideas, the enthu- siasm, and the ambition instilled into me in the days at Randolph High School stayed with me and a way opened up before me, as it will for any of you. Years have 'gone by, and I have gone away to other states to make my living. But I can never forget my four years at old R. H. S. Nothing can ever take their place. . Let me tell you once again. Cherish and make the most of your high school days, for they are the most important ones you will ever have. You may not agree with me now, but 'long about 1926 you will. Yours truly, HARRY R. O'BRIEN, R. H. S., '06. sl is sl Dewey- I suppose you have a career selected? Leon - Why-yesg but we hadn't intended to announce it till after commencement. April 12, 1916. Dear Editor:- Your request is indeed gratifying and I take pleasure in contributing this short letter for publishing in your paper. Being remembered in this manner vividly recalls to my mind those grand old school days I enjoyed while attending Randolph High School. Since I graduated, which was in 1910, many remarkable changes have been brought about. The paramount one, however, would be the erection of the new High School building. The patrons of Randolph Township are certainly to be congratulated upon arrang- ing for such a splendid structure devoted exclusively, as I under- stand, for. high school purposes. There is an old saying that Fine Feathers do not make Fine Birds. Notwithstanding, a modern, well equipped building certainly offers more arguments toward securing a larger attendance and adds in- ducements in the way of better fa- cilities for conducting laboratory work in connection with the lecture and quiz periods. Speaking for the Senior Class which will probably graduate in the near future, the hoped for 'aim of each one is undoubtedly to at- tend a higher institution of learn- ing. True it is, a college education is becoming a more vital necessity each and every day of our lives. It is to be greatly deplored that more of our young people cannot attend the State University or college of some sort. The assertion is often made that the majority of our na- ' VERGISZ-MEIN-NIGHT tional figures are college graduates. True, in some respects, but many of our most prominent and success- ful Amen and women engaged in various pursuits never had the ad- vantages of a college education. I do not wish to leave the impression that a college course is not needed. It is, and everyone should go who has the time and financial means to do so. The high school curriculums are now so arranged that students are taught many of the subjects which formerly could be obtained only in the colleges. .Agriculture, for in- stance, prior to the last few years, was taught as a modern,.science, but limited exclusively to the State Agricultural Colleges. It now ap- pears in addition as a regular sub- ject in both 'our high and grade schools. For a school situated as Randolph Township High School, in a rich farming community, it certainly is one of the strongest subjects which can be applied to a high school training. Wishing the-future of Randolph High as successful as the past, I remain Yours very truly, G. E. O'BRIEN. If I .lf THE BROKEN WALL fMildred Gilbert, '17J , There is a popular faith that God takes care of children, fools, and the United States. We deem our- selves a chosen people and incline to the belief that the Almighty stands pledged to our prosperity. America, as the land of promise to all the world, is the destination of the most remarkable migration of 1 which We have any record. Like a mighty stream, it finds its source in a hundred rivulets. The huts of the mountain and the hovels of the plain are the springs which feed. The over-population of the coun- tries of the Old World is the force which moves. It is a steady flow, the like of which the world has never seen, and the immigrating masses are animated by but one idea. that of escaping from evils which have made existence intol- erable and of reaching the free air of countries where conditions are better shaped to the masses of the people. In this country every man is an American who has American ideals, the American spirit. Ameri- can conceptions of life, and Ameri- can habits. A man is foreign not because he was born in a foreign country, but because he clings to foreign customs and ideas. The causes of immigration are variously stated, but compressed into three words they are-attrac- tion, expulsion, solicitation. The attraction comes from the United States, the expulsion from the Old World, and the solicitation from the great transportation lines and their emissaries. Sometimes one cause is more potent, sometimes another. Of late, racial and religious persecu- tion has been active in Europe, and America gets the results. In Rus- sia there is an outbreak hideous and savage against the Jew, and an impulse is started whose end is not reached until it strikes Rivington street, in New York. Among the new immigrants there are individ- uals who are moved to come to this democracy by as lofty motives as ever moved the Puritan Fathers. They seek a better country, where the struggle for subsistence is not as hard and the fruits of one's toil are more secure. Cause and effect are manifest. VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT In continental countries generally the best years of all able-bodied men 'are demanded for military duty. The Germans must-be seven years inthe army and give three of them to active service. The French nine years in the army and five years in active service. This robbery of a man's life. together with the expectation that war must come sooner or later, will con- tinue to be a powerful stimulus. and the blood tax which is required to support these millions of men during the unproductive years is steadily increasing. We find. there- fore, the fear of war, the thumb- screw of taxation given a frequent turn. and a dense population be- coming more crowded. all uniting their influence to swell European immigration for years to come. As a result the stream flows toward America. where there are no bur- dening taxes, and where steady work and high wages seem assured. The mighty magnet is the attract- iveness of America, real or pic- tured. America is the magic word throughout all Europe. No hamlet so remote that the name has not penetrated its peasant obscurity. America means two things-money and liberty-the two things which the European peasant lacks and wants. Necessity at home pushes, opportunity in America pulls. Commissioner Robert Watchorn, of the port of New York, packs the explanation into an epigram. American wages are the honey pot that brings the alien flies. He says further, if a steel mill were to start in a Mississippi swamp paying wages of 32.00 a day, the news would hum through foreign lands in a month and that swamp would become a bee hive of humanity and industry in an incredibly short space of time.. Dr. A. F. Schaiiier says with equal pith, that the great cause of immigration is, after all, that the immigrants propose to better themselves in this country. They come here not because they love us, orbecause we love them. They come here because they can, do themselves good, not because they can do us good. That is natural and true. and furnishes excellent reason why we must do them good, in order that they may not do us evil. To make their good ours, and our good theirs, is both Christian and safe. . 1 Q. Immigration rises and falls with ourprosperity. A financial crisis here operates at once as a check, but numbers increase again with the revival, of business and the brightening blaze of our riches will attract increased immigration. Equal rights also and free schools are operative. We expend for edu- cation nearly six times as much ner capita as Europe. Parents know that their children will have a better chance here, and come for their sake. Their ambition is to go to higher seats of learning, but in Europe the cost, as well as their social status, are prohibitive. They hear in the old country of America and its democratic institutions, and turning their faces to the West they hope to realize their ambition, and to the glory of America be it said that its colleges and universi- ties have thrown open their doors to thousands of men from foreign countries who are zealously im- proving the opportunities offered them. A young foreigner on be- ing asked why he came to this country, replied, I wanted more education. Every fall tens of thousands of foreign speaking young men attend night schools to learn the English language, and the instruction is for the most part free. Is there any wonder that they admire our public schools and praise America's institutions? These facts are becoming more widely known in other lands. 1 VERGISZ-MEIN-NICHT . - Every foreigner who comes to us and wins success. as most of them do under favorable conditions. be- comes an advertiser of our land. He strongly attracts his relatives and friends. and very likely sends them money for their passage. The testimony before the indus- trial commissioner showed that from 40 to 4572: of the immigrants have their passage prepaid by friends or relatives in this country. and from 20 to 25fZw more buy their tickets abroad with money sent from the United States. There are great multitudes in Europe who look westward with longing eyes. but who do not come only because they cannot gather the passage and keep soul and bodv together. The reduction of rates even a few dollars makes America possible to added thousands. The three-fold influences. there- fore, which regulate immigration all co-operate to increase it and to indicate that for years to come this great gulf stream of human- ity. with here and there an eddv. will flow on with a rising flood. May the principles of the American nation ever appeal to the heart of humanity, and may we mold these foreign-speaking peoples who find a home on this continent into a common American nation. Chris- tian, united, free and great. A .MII IMAGINE- Mr. Campbell without a rasor. Paul Evans in Bernard Norris' clothes. Treva Waymire without a smil- ing countenance. Emerson Brumbaugh and Mil- dred Gilbert coming home from Brookville-but after they were home. What MildredALee Kinsey does when summers CSomers5 come. Amber Baker saying A B in Ge- ometry instead of E B fEbyj. Miss Kalter with nothing to do. Frederick Berry at school on time. Dewey Woolery reciting with his Chemistry book closed. Mary Gilbert awake in fourth period on Monday. Arta Boyer flunking. Lossen Bard flirting. Prof.- What three words are used most among High School stu- dents ? Hibbard- I don't know. Prof.- Correct ' Mr. Traber- What is meant bv Tlenrv Clay? Alva-- Whv. 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