Reedsburg High School - Gleaner Yearbook (Reedsburg, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1912 volume:

« r FUKIPIE AWB WHITE PUBLISHED BY The Senior Class of 1912 Heedstraro -Htoh School tteedsburg, TOiscottsin KEEDSBURG HIGH SCHOOL RKKDSBURG, WISCON8IN. Board nf Eduratinn H. B. QUIMBY President. DR. W. P. DOYLE Vice President. EDUARD CLEMENT THf JPuvpie ai d Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief HARVEY D. WEIDMAN Executive Committee ( HARVEY 1). WEIDMAN { HAROLD H. CONLEY ( LOUISE G. HASS Master of Jokes .... HAROLD H. CONLEY Sales Manager - MAURICE S. DEPPE Advertising: Manager HUBERT G. WEIDMAN Purple m d W To all-Members of the £Iumni, Former Tearhers nf the TUrdsburg High School and Students, TOe the (Hass nf 1912 Dedicate this Annual “The Turplr and MJhite.” 1. 2. 3. NELLIE T 8HEA—Commercial. ETHEL P. CLOUGH—English. (JKACE H. COLLIVER—Mathematics. 4. ALVIN B. OLSON Superintendant. 5. THEDA A. MOSS—Language. 6. WALTER R. SIEWERT—Science. 7. CORA M. BOMIER—History. ai d HARVEY D. WEIDMAN—“Weidman. Class President. President Forum, 1—2. President Oratorical Association. Captain Senior Basket Ball Team. Debator. ‘'Blessings on thee little man. VEDA N. COLLINS—“Collie.” Class Vice President. Vice President Delphia 1. “She was a modest, gentle flower. FREDA M. REITMAN Class Treasurer. “The smile on her face is but a reflection of the feeling' in her heart.” EMILY KLEB—“Emmy.” President Delphia 1. Class Secretary. “A noble type of good, heroic womanhood. EDWARD VORLOP—“Eddie. “He is so smooth and slick and slim It's quite a treat to look at him.” J Il jfuvplf at d AGNES C. CROAL—“Susie.” “Her cheeks bloom with roses and health.” OTTO HEINE—“Butts.” Forum Vice President 1. Basket Ball. He -is a quiet lad.” ANNA CORCORAN “She wastes her music on a savage race. DORIS TOWNSEND—“Maurice.” “Diligence is the mother of good luck.” CLARENCE J. ROLOFF—“Rollie.” Debator. Salutatorian. “Well read and deeply grounded.” fri e JpMPplf at|d JANE LOUGHNEY ‘ There are lines of honesty written on her face.” HAROLD H. CONLEY—“Torchy.” Secretary Forum 1—2. Debator. “A plotter of sin, who covers his crime with a constant grin.” JOSEPHA C. MULADY—“Jeppy.” “Modest and simple aad sweet, the very type of Priscilla.” ODESSA M. ELDER—“Elders.” School Declaimer. “She's pretty to walk with. Witty to talk with. And pleasant to look upon.” MARTIN B. BEHNKE—“Marteen.” Vice President Forum 2. Basket Ball. “He has the stride of a learned man. Sits like his grandsire out in Alabaster.” Til? Purple aivd ISTliite CATHERINE BISHOP—“Kitty.” “Few things are impossible to diligence and skill.” FLOYD J. DkBARR—“Joker.” President of B. of C. Debator. “I am no orator as Brutus is, but as you all know, a plain, blunt man.” ruth e. McCarthy. “None can express thee, tho’ all do approve thee.” HAROLD HOSLER—“Tubby.” Debator. “Behold the child, pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.” FRANCES M. FISH. Valedictorian. “Bow down thy ears and hear the words of the wise.” furpic and ETHEL M. MALLON—“Pennie.” “To err is human, to kiss divine.” HUBERT G. WEIDMAN— Satan.” President B. of C. 2. Basket Ball. “’Tis better to have loved and lost. Than never to have to have loved ai all.” LOUISE G. HASS—“Gus” Vice President Oratorical Association. “’Tis better to -have loved them all, Than never to have loved at all. HERBERT MILLER—“Frosty. “Shine by thy own light.” ELIZA G. WHITTY- “Shamrock. “Here’s to the maid of Irish race, With gladness beaming all over her face.’ TiV© .Purple and IflTkiie LESLIE N. JONES—“Casey.” President Forum 3. Basket Ball. “To do his duty, prompt at every call.” HAZEL M. HINDES—“Hinie.” President Delphia 2. “Laugh and the world laughs with you. � SENIOR RHYME T.ie Seniors sat in the oftico And their hearts beat quick and fast, As they fell to talking and wondering If all of them had passed. I here was Martin with his note book In which he’d kept the score Of his History recitations When sixty eight or more. Kthel and her | ennies That she coined in Physics Lab. “Torchy” who can work the teachers With his native wit and gab. Harold Hosier in the corner Held down an easy chair As he always does in classes For to rise he’d never dare. Odessa thought she failed in Kngl sh Wished she’d harder tried. Anna feared a like disaster At thot of which she cried. Joaepha. Emily and Frances Headed the faithful few Who had won laurels through the four years To their delight ami the teachers too. So the Seniors sat and | ondered Wondering of their fate ’Till Prof. Olson and his sheep skins Entered at a rapid gait. Just who won the sheep skins ’Tis now too soon to say. You’ll find out if you’re present On the thirty-first of May. Tl € fuppif and Class oi 1912. One bright September morning’ in 190K we Freshmen, numbering forty-one, wended our way toward the red brick school house on the hill with anxious and expectant faces, eager to begin our first day’s work in the High School. After having been initiated into High School work, we learned that we didn’t know as much as we at first thought and that it required work to master the assigned lessons. Only a few months had passed when Death entered our circle and took away our dear classmate, Hester Kelley. She had been beloved by all and left a gap in our ranks, a gap never to be filled. By the time we became Sophomores we had learned the art of studying with concentrated efforts and our work seemed less difficult; and, incidentally, we had overcome our fo mer timidity and took our part in tormenting the “Freshies”. Even at this early period of our career we began to win fame. Madeline Bates received first place in the declamatory contest here and entered the league contest at Waunakee, where she brought honor to herself and her class by again receiving first place; then she was sent to the district contest at Whitewater. In September 1910 our cliss numbered thirty-five. Declamatory honors were again received by two members of our class—Odessa Elder and Louise Hass. They were sent to the league contest at Lodi and Odessa even to Whitewater. When the debate between Athenaeum and Senate took place, it was largely through the efforts of two of the members of 12 -Veda Collins and Frances Fish -that it was won by Athenaeum. The enrollment of the Senior class in September 1911 was onlv twenty-seven, a little more than half the number that entered when we were Freshmen. Here again we see the truth of the Evolution the-ory---“The survival of the fittest.’’ Many are the delightful times we have had together and much knowledge have we gleaned during these four years. One of our members has learned something which we would like to believe. She has Purple aipl discovered that, if she has a chemical solution, a dime and a piece of copper, she can make pennies; another has learned that a Klarier (piano) is not some kind of a ame. The more we study, the more we realize how little we really do know and what a vast amount of knowledge is still in store for us. In going to school these four years we have learned how to live, for the function which education has to discharge is to prepare one for complete living. We have been taught to live and to get as much happiness out of life as we can. In this way, if in no other, we are superior to those who have no education whatever—they do not truly live, they merely exist, and thus are bereft of the happiness that ought to be theirs. When we were Freshmen we thought that four years was a long time to spend in High School - but how fast these years have Mown! It seems as though it was only yesterday that we entered High School! We are now standing on the stage of Life, the curtain is slowly rising and soon we will be acting our life roles. We have reached the point where we stand alone; we must work for ourselves. No more will we be led across the difficult places that we meet, by the guiding hands of teachers; we must tight the battle of Life alone. Let us not quail or falter as we enter Life’s school, let us never give up to Despair, but always rein ?mber that, “Where there is life, there is hope. E. M. K. ai d The Class of J9J2 in 1923. I spent' the greater part of the year 1912 in traveling in the Orient. Of all the places I visited, the temples interested me most of all. One day late in the afternoon I entered a most beautiful one. Services had just finished and people were just coming from the huge arched doorway. I went inside and as I stood gazing at the beautiful workmanship of the high altar, a sweet fragrance reached my nostrils. Attracted by this, I looked around and discovered far from me a vessel of incense from which clouds of vapor were issuing. Stepping toward it I saw a d iin shadowy form arising. I gazed spellbound and as the form became more vivid I noticed that the genii moved his lips. “Who are you? Are you real':'’' I asked in wonderment. “I am real. If you doubt it ask anything that you wish and I will answer, to prove my reality.” For a moment I hesitated for I did not know what to ask him. Suddenly an idea occurred to me. “Where is Herbert Miller?” I asked. “After Jane Loughney had insisted on living a life of single bless edness, Herbert Miller went to Germany to study music, where he is trying to console himself by the old maxim: “ ’Tis better to have loved and lost, Than never to have loved at all. “Is Martin Behnke a great scientist as Mr. Olson once predicted ' “No. He is now on a tour through the United States displaying the numerous badges which he received from Andrew Carnegie for his many brave deeds. He is also high private in the rear ranks of the army fighting tuberculosis. “Tell me what has become of Agnes Croal. “Agnes Croal went to Africa for her health shortly after she had finished her high school course. While there she became interested in the natives and is now teaching them the way to civilization with great success.” “What is Hazel Hindes doing' “All of Hazel's friends are sorry to learn that she has taken up her abode in the Old Ladies Home, after many fruitless attempts by Dr. Arthurque Hulbertski to relieve her of galloping consumption. “Has Floyd DeBarr accomplished anything? “After many vain efforts to invent a perpetual motion machine. JPupplf ai d $Tl ifce Ploycl DeBarr Anally succeeded in accomplishing his purpose. He is now living with his wife in Greenland, on a moderate income from the National Cloak and Suit Co., of New York, which is now selling his wonderful invention. “And who is his wife? “Why Veda Collins of course. “What is Frances Fish doing? “She is canvassing the hamlets and villages of northern Wisconsin selling a book entitled The Long and Short of Physics. She is endeavoring to enlighten the ignorant classes by this method. “Has Ethel Mallon become famous? “Ethel Mallon is now employed in the U. S. mint at New Orleans making pennies out of iron bars. The U. S. proHts greatly by her services. It is thought that she will be able to solve the problem, the solution of which old chemists have long been endeavoring to discover to turn baser metals into gold. “Where is the giant of the class? “The relatives and friends of Harvey Weidman are very proud to hear that he is starring in “Baby Mine, now being played in the Davidson Theater in Milwaukee. “What feat has Eliza Whitty accomplished? “She has made her name famous in the world of Zoology by writing a book entitled, “Bothersome Worms and Insects, and their Mission in the World. “Are the attached ones yet separated? “Aboard the Mayflower on May 1, 1920, which was bound for the south pole were two graduates of the class of 1912. They were recognized as Maurice Deppe and Doris Townsend. When asked the reason for the journey, Maurice replied that as it was leap year, Doris had come to Iceland earl in that }ear where he was engaged in the lumber business and had proposed to him. After some hesitation on his part, they set sail for the southern pole where they were to be married. “And where is Rose? “Rose Sparks is devoting her time, money, and life in the study of colors, particularly Brown, and their influence on diseases of the heart. According to the last report she has as yet failed to diagnose her own Tlv v Puffpl© and case. “Is Otto Heine prominent in the political world? “No. After traveling1 in Australia for several years to secure material for his lecture tour, Otto Heine now addresses great crowds in small places, on the subject, The Metamorphisis of the Intellectuality of Woman’s Medulla Oblongata. All who listen to him feel a sudden expansion of gray matter. “What has the girl of the quiet disposition chosen as her life work? “Several years ago Katherine Bishop went to China as a missionary. At length, becoming intensely interested in the woman's Suffrage Movement, she neglected her religious duties, and entered into the new fad with all the enthnsiam of her High School Career and bids fair to become a second Mrs. Pankhurst.” “Where is Josepha? “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch is now being played in the Metropolitan in New York. The leading role is being playred with great success by Josepha Mulady. Her first appearance was anxiously awaited and no one was disappointed.” “Have Harold and Frieda as yet set sail on the sea of Holy Matrimony? “Not yet. In an endeavor to reduce his superfluous flesh, Harold Hosier is making a tour around the world on foot. He is making his way by selling Hinde's Pink Complexion Salve, and is accompanied by Frieda Reitman who sells vacuums. “Is Emily Kleb pursuing her heart’s occupation?” “Yes she is head matron at the Ironton City Hospital. The hundred and thirteen nurses and patients under her supervision are continually cheered by her broad smile and chuck (le). In a recent wreck of the Plugety Shute Limited her services were indispensable. “Where are Clarence Roh.ff and Edward Vorlop ? “While traveling through Europe introducing American Ferris Wheels, Ocean Waves, Merry go Rounds and Shute the Shutes, Clarence Rolotf and Edward Vorlop were captured by the Czar of Russia. Their release was obtained only through the presentation of a Merry go Round to the Czarina. “Has Verne Morley become learned in the literary world ? “To a certain extent. Mrs. Roald Amundson, for such she is, is living in New Zealand. Most of her time is spent in writing accounts of her husband's discoveries. “Surely Louise Hass has settled down has she not? JPuvpl® aipl V it© “As a celebrated match maker in the Western Hemisphere, Louise Hass made many successful matches for all of her friends. Forsaken by all, she is now living in single blessedness in a secluded spot, no one knows where.” “And what about Hubert Weidnan?” “Since his last year in high school and Susie’s third, Hubert Weid-man has been attempting to invent a contrivance to prevent electric porch lights from being turned on suddenly without warning. Thus far he has been unsuccessful.” “Have you any knowledge of Ruth McCarthy ?” “Yes indeed. When left with a fortune by a rich aunt, Ruth Me Carthy was far sighted enough to forsee the usefulness of a dog and cat hospital. She has decided to establish a hospital for that purpose.” “Anna Corcoran is a great musician, is she not ?” “Yes, Anna, with her husband, count Kikkowskivonappliquedes vevani Macari, is now accompanying Dante’s Inferno at the Berlin Opera House in Germany.” “Surely you can tell me something of Forest Vayette ? “Forest’s friends and relatives were very sorry to hear of his death some time ago. More so to hear that his vast wealth, accumulated by his scholarships won during his high school career, had been left to he Anti-Cigarette League.” “Has Hester accomplished anything worth while ?’’ “For many years she attempted to paint a perfect picture of the Reedsburg high school but failing to accomplish her purpose, she at last decided to spend her efforts in painting a picture of the ebb of the Bara-boo river.” “What occupation did Harold Conley adopt?” “He has made himself famous as a playwright. His first popular production was “The Miller in the Glen.” Among his latest are “The Duty of the Hammer” “Trains versus Heart’s Desires” and “Louise.” “And tell, last but not le st of Odessa. “Her fiancee died some time ago and she is still Loyal to him. For fear of forgetting him, she has made a large number of red felt hats with white baby ribbon encircled about the crown, and distributed about the ommunity where be lives, to contin -Hly remind her of him.” The genii ceased speaking and slowly vanished from sight. I could not help but oelieve in this supernatural being, although I found myself rubbing my eyes. JPurpl® at d W ‘ ‘Thanatopheavy. To him who in the love of Physics, Holds communion with her visible forms, she speaks A various language; for his grayer hours She has a voice of sadness and a snarl An eloquence of madness, and she slides Into his darker musings with a wild And cutting- wretchness that tears away His reason, ere he is aware. If the second bitter hour come like blight Over thy spirit, and sad images, when thoughts Of the stern features and chilling voice of the Master as he glances down at you, Make thee to shudder and grow sick at heart, Feign knowledge on the question which he asks And, vainly striving to conceal your fear Rise; and with an air of confidence proceed. First, read the problem, then with sage concern Couch more magnificence than talk in that Calm tone of ocean's melancholy voice, Stating that you don't quite Gather the meaning of the foremost term He’ll help you out. Still if you're agitated by the knavish term List' to the whisper of your genial friend Who sits behind you and will help you out. Just persevere and in the end you'll find Greatest success is favoring you, that Bluffing has helped one soul to graduate. “Tokchy” No apologies to Bryant Fiii,|)l f ai (l at d Junior Class. Class Officers. President Vice President Treasurer Secretary RALPH KORDENAT ELVA SCHUETTE PHILIP SCHWEKE SUSIE PEARSON Class Roll. Gretchen Aton, Walter Hrown, Esther Brown, Julia Cady, Mary Croal, Malvin Davis, Walter Donahue, John Flynn, Henry Goodearle, Ima Hasting’s, Dorothy Hawkins, Clarrissa Henry, Floyd Hirst, Catherine Hughes, Agnes Hurd, Ralph Kordenat, Elizabeth McCormick, Glen Miller, Nina Pelton, Susie Pearson, Henry Powell, Charles Reese, Ruth Schultis, Elva Schuette, Philip Schweke, Wesley Snyder, Ruth Sparks, Caecelia Thiemann, Eugene Tibbitts, Mable Wiseman. f?li« !Purpif av{d ItM Junior Class History. When we, the class of 1913, entered High School we were—well “just Freshman,” ignorant of a high school spirit and “green” as all other Freshmen seem to be. Upon entering, our enrollment was nearly twice as large as at present, for not a few of us have been forced to leave school and start out in this wide world before completing our high school course, so our number now is only thirty-two, twenty-one of the fairer sex and eleven of the sterner. We who are left have every reason to be thankful and consider ourselves fortunate as members of the class of 1913. This class has been more prominent in athletics than any other class. In basket ball this year, with the help of the many enthusiastic Juniors who rooted and cheered from the gymnasium track, the Junior class team won the championship with ease. Beyond any reasonable doubt the Junior team has set a pace in the athletic race that will be difficult to follow by any of the class teams of the future. Honors have also been bestowed upon us in oratorical and declamatory contests, one of our members receiving first place in the inter-class oratorical contest and was one to represent our school in league contest. In this, our Junior year, we look back smilingly on that year when we were innocent looking “Freshies.” Now that we have successfully passed the ordeal of consecutive examinations, we look forward with high hopes to the time when we shall again look to the dear old days when we were Juniors. This is a glimpse of our record and if the past gives any promise of the future, we, the class of 1913, can wish for no time filled with more pleasurable and honorable events than our high school year of 1912 and 1913. Ralph A. Kokdenat. f l e Purple a pel SOPHOMORE CLASS Iftivpf ai d Y!Ct itc Sophomore Class. Class Roll. Otto Bates, Joseph Carroll, Loyal Claridgfe, Marguerite Corliss, Felix Doyle, Louise Dangel, Ruth Davis, Frank Flynn, Raymond Gasser, Florence Gerken, Ruth Goodell, Pearl Hess, Della Hastings, Clarissa Henry, Mary Harrison, Leonard Hainstock, Earle Hale, Harold Kleeber, Elsie Koenecke, Gracia Kerrigan, Feme Kellojrp, Claude Lawrence, Belle Morley, Harold Meyer, Hubert McNamara, Frieda Meyer, Theresa Mulligan, Muriel O’Brien, Viola Powell, Lulu Powell, Genevieve Poole,Emmanuel Reimer,Florence Schweke, Ruth Stolte, Amos Sprecher, Rheinhart Schultz, Marlowe Snyder, Ruth Townsend, Ivan Terry, Lee Wheeler, Marjorie Willey, John Zimmerman, Jane Zimmerman ‘file ai History of Sophomore Class. One half of our High School career is over and how the time has flown ! We have lost all of our former greenness and are now in full bloom. Last year we were all glad when the year was over, but I wonder if we will feel the same this year. We entered High School thirty-seven strong, but our ranks have been tilled during these two years until we now number forty-two. What other class can boast of such an increase ? We are the largest class in school, but it is not of our quantity but of our quality that we boast. We take a most keen delight in all that pertains to our High School, but particularly in the little affairs which make certain classes leaders. We have a basket ball team of great fame and if you dare dispute this, we command you to look at our record. It is true that our players are not in for the oyster stew, but why ? Simply because they would not hurt the tiny little boys on the other teams for the sake of a prize. Then, we are well represented in the Oratorical Association by girls interested in declamatory contests and boys interested in debates, one of whom made the final debating team. As, “music hath its charm , so have we, for many of us are musical. So we are going to graduate the largest, strongest and most accomplished class in the history of the Reedsburg High School. We believe in deeds not words, so Here’s to the class that in numbers is blest Here's to the class that is all that is best; Here’s to the class of willing workers, Here's to the class of never shirkers; Here’s to the class that is full of fun, Here's to the class as bright as the sun; Here’s to the class that has won a name, Here’s to the class of unrivaled fame; Long may she follow that which is right. Long may she shine serenely and bright; High in fame may each member go, High may he climb though it be but slow; Then, when the topmost rung he has won, May he thank ’14 for what it has done. R. S. Fnrpl© a pel Wl if© Purple ai d VCllite Freshman Class. President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Class Officers. HERMAN RIGGERT. FLORENCE BATES. HARLEY JONES. EDNA SCHULZE. Class Color—Maroon and White Class Flower—White Rose. Motto “We have reached the Bay in Safety, the Ocean Lies in View.” “Cheer, Cheer, Cheer, Freshmen all here, Sophomores, Sophomores, always in the rear. Juniors, Seniors, might as well stop, Freshmen. Freshmen, Always on the top.” Florence Bates, Gertrude Clingman, Evangeline Croal, Grace Dorow, Olive Gallagher, Ira Kashner, Leander Lueders, Thelma Powell, Jared Reese, Albert Schewe, Marie Schwanke, Mildred Sweet, Irvin Vorlop, Paul Luhrsen. Class Roll. Lloyd Breene, Hazel Cook, Stella DeBarr, Martha Fisher, Harley Jones, Leon Kelley, Mary McCarthy, Elsa Randall, Herman Riggert, Edna Schulze, Rupert Schweke, Will Timlin, Jessie Wheeler, Lyman Montgomery. Eddie Burton, Christie Corcoran, Mary Dore, Marion Gahagan, Bodo Karll, Mildred Licht, Earle Neville, Tillie Reineke, Renny Roloff, Alma Schwanke, Madeline Struebing, Hugo Vorlop, Edwin Yanke, Oscar Meyer. ■I'tVf Purple ai d Freshman Class History. One bright Monday morning early in the fall of 1911, forty-two students came forth to enter high school as Freshmen. There was general commotion in the hallways, all waiting with great expectancy, and with buoyant hopes, the signal of the gong. We marched proudly into the main room, where the teachers assigned our separate duties, and gave to each a rowboat with oars inlaid, with rules and regulations, which boded ill to the transgressor. Thus the class of 1915 set out with brave hearts and determined wills to “Paddle their own canoe. Sieges of despondency mingled with seasickness occasioned by the difficult rowing over the high and rough waves of English and Latin obstructed our passage during the first part of our voyage. Cries of distress were heard at intervals from those entangled among perplexing figure of physical geography; even the elements of algebra were disturbing influences, and threatening clouds appeared, followed by a cyclonic storm in the shape of an examination which almost shipwrecked the whole company. Our Basket Ball season closed successfully. The Freshmen won five games out of nine. It was the only team in school that defeated the Juniors, who won the Championship. Out of three games played with the Juniors, two victories were won. At the opening of the season it was thought the Freshmen would receive the championship. Because of the absence and the sickness to which many of our players were sub jected, we finally dropped out of the race. We hope that next year the Class of 1915 will have one of the best class teams in the school. Looking forward we may think of the unfinished work remaining before us, we cannot realize the great magnitude of the work which we still have to accomplish. Then too we think of the departure of the class of 1915, when we shall be scattered, like the seed over the wide fields, into this wide world full of life and opportunity. H. R. Once some little Freshmen Came into this school And they thought that studying Was against the rule. Soon they changed this notion When they took Algebra For sometimes until five o’clock With Miss Colliver they'd stay. So green were these same little Freshmen They once got lost in the grass None could tell Freshies from grass sprigs When around o’er the lawn they’d pass. Purple ai ( A Teacher and an Alumnus, To some of the graduates of the Reedsburg High School the name of Albert Earthman brings to mind a dark, wiry figure—energetic in action, positive in opinion, exact in knowledge, striving always to bring to his pupils a part of himself and to build for themselves upon the foundation of industry coupled with alertness of mind. A boy, he enlisted as a union soldier and served faithfully and well to the end of the war. At the close of the war he engaged in teaching and applied himself to study so that in a few years he secured the coveted life certificate from the state. In the school room nothing escaped his attention. He often said, “It is better to wear out than to rust out.” No slipshod work was ever accepted. The pupil must do his best and THIS teacher KNEW when he had received the best. He realized that the three Rs were the keys to all knowledge. Neatness, rapidity and accuracy were enforced in these at every step. Daily drills as general exercises in these fundamentals brought the whole school into touch with the master. He gave attention to public affairs and presented in a practical way his observations to the school. His work was to fit boys and girls for the business of life. They were made to see the relation of school work to home, store or farm, and that habits of inattention, slovenliness and inaccuracy were easily formed and would bring trouble and loss when one was thrown upon his own resources in the world. In short, he set a standard so high for himself, that his example was and is a model for those who were privileged to call him teacher. He left Reedsburg in ls74, leaving the class of 1875 called the “First graduating class of the Reedsburg High School, within one year of the goal. What they have since accomplished is due to him more than any other influence which shaped their lives. “To know and know that you know” through study was a most precious heritage. That nothing of value comes without effort in the building of character, had been driven into those minds, by the power of his work an 1 example. That “knowledge is power' but that there is no “royal road to secure it became au axiom. Piirplf ai fl Wytf Albert Earthman, after leaving Reedsburg taught at the River Palls Normal School in this state, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and finished his life work as President of Humboldt College, Humboldt, Iowa. Who can measure the widening influence of such a man upon the world? He could be sarcastic, but never unjust. He was forever urging forward and upward—saying “Come” with me, not “Go. His life may well be studied by every student of the school, with the certainty that new energy and purpose to be of use in the world will be acquired. One of his boys was born in Wales, and as a mere child was employed in the collieries to aid a widowed mother. He came to the United States as a stowaway on a sailing vessel and wTorked for a time in Maryland and then in Illinois as a coal miner. He came to Reedsburg with J. P. Stafford and was employed as teamster and otherwise about the Stafford and Northey stave factory. The inspiration of Albert Earthman led this orphaned boy through the Reedsburg High School and the State University. He was principal of the High School both before and after graduation at Madison. He studied medicine, was led into the Presbyterian Church, then as medical missionary to Siam. Owing to broken health of his wife he returned to this country. He has always contributed to the support of a widowed mother, paid his own wTay through school and college, and is still laboring for God and humanity in California. His mother and sister have been brought from Wales to spend their last days with him. In these two men, the struggling boy of this day may find inspiration and help. I link the names of Albert Earthman and James S. Thomas as worthy exemplars of life. Jambs A. Stone. Girls Octette. L. HASS R. TOWNSEND E. KLEB E. SCHUETTE M. WISEMAN E. BROWN M. WILLEY N. PELTON A. CORCORAN The Girls' Octette was organized in the fall of 1911 under the leadership of Professor Thiemann. Although the girls have had but one rehearsal a week, they have progressed rapidly. They have always responded promptly when asked to sing at school affairs. The work under Professor Thiemann has been valuable to the girls, and any organization of this kind is necessarily an important adjunct to high school activity. H. Boys Quartette. LESLIE N. JONES RALPH A. KORDENAT ARTHUR M. HULBURT HERBERT MILLER The boys’ quartette was organized at the opening of the school year by Prof. J. Thiemann, our musical director. At the outset a double quartette was contemplated but owing to the fact that some of the boys found it impossible to attend practice regularly, a single quartette was finally organized. The inemb -rs were Arthur Hulburt first tenor; Herbert Miller second tenor; L ..lie .Tones first bass; and Ralph Kordenat second bass. Oratorical Association HARVEY D, WEI DM AN, Pres. LOUISE G. HASS, Vice Pres. WALTER E. DONAHUE, Sec. Treas. Oratory is the greatest of arts. Acquaintance with the principles of oratory should not be left to clergymen, lawyers, statesmen, professors, lecturers and politicians, since no one can be sure that there will not come a time when it will be of great advantage to him to possess the ability to speak distinctly, to the purpose, gracefully and with genuine tire. Believing these truths to be self evident, the students have, during the year, organized an association, whose purpose is the promotion of public speaking at the Reedsburg high school. At the organization meeting Harvey Weidman and Louise Hass of the Senior class, were elected president and vice president respectively, and Walter Donahue of the Junior class was elected secretary-treasurer. Under the auspices of the Oratorical Associstion a series of highly iH (? i uvpie ai d successful class declamatory contests was held. The first of these was the Senior contest held on February 9th. Odessa Elder and Louise Hass won first and second places respectively. Two weeks later occurred the Junior contest, in which Florence Thompson was awarded first place and Ruth Sparks second. On March first the Sophomore contest was held and Ruth Stolte earned first place and Frieda Meyer second. The last of the class contests was placed before the public by the Freshmen. The judges gave first place to Stella DeBarr and second to Florence Bates. At this contest the “Baldwin Silver Cup was presented to the winner, to be held for one year- Finally, on March 19th, occurred the Inter-Class Declamatory Contest. Each class was represented by its two winners. School spirit and class enthusiasm found expression, before and after the contest, in lively yells and thrilling songs. The contest was won by Ruth Stolte of the Sophomore class; while second and third places went respectively to Odessa Elder of the Seniors and Ruth Sparks of the Juniors. The winner was awarded a beautiful gold medal by the association. But it is not the declamatory work alone of which the Oratorical Association feels proud. On Friday evening, April fifth, eight young men participated in the annual oratorical contest. Henry Powell of the Junior class was awarded first place and presented a gold medal. Otto Heine of the Senior class was a close second. At the League Contest held at Baraboo, the Reedsburg high school was represented by Henry Powell, in oratory, and Ruth Stolte and Odessa Elder in the declamatory contest. We are pleased with this year's work, but more pleased when we consider the future. The talent which has been developed during the year will be of great value hereafter. The association has been absolutely self-sustaining, Out of its funds was purchased a Lincoln Gettysburg Tablet, and silver and gold medals obtained for the winners in the various contests. That the association has been able to do this speaks well for the regard in which oratory is held by the Reedsburg students, and for the patronage which they have extended to the contests held by the association. fuppif m d SCt tfc® HENRY POWELL Representative of School at League Contest. LIST OF ORATORS. HENRY POWELL OTTO HEINE ARTHUR HULRURT HERBERT MILLER MARTIN BEHNKE FELIX DOYLE FLOYD DeBARR LESLIE JONES Ttltf Purple ai d IiUTH STOLTE Winner of Inter-Class Declamatory Contest and Representative of School at League Contest. LIST OF DECLARERS. ODESSA ELDER LOUISE HASS EMILY KLER HAZEL HINDES KATHERINE BISHOP FLORENCE THOMPSON RUTH SPARKS CECELIA THIEMANN MARY CROAL GLEN MILLER ESTHER BROWN RUTH STOLTE FREDA MEYER JANE ZIMMERMAN LOUISE DANGEL FLORENCE GERKEN STELLA DkBARR FLORENCE BATES EDNA SCHULZE MADELINE STRUEBING THELMA POWELL FERNE KELLOGG FORUM DEBATING TEAMS AFFIRMATIVE TEAM gpy I SEE HAROLD H. CONLEY FLOYD J. DEBARR CLARENCE ROLOFF NEGATIVE TEAM HARVEY D. WEI DMAN HAROLD HOSLER JOSEPH CARROLL af d W Forum in Debate. Among the great variety of school activities debate occupied a prominent place this year. For the first time in the history of the school have our efforts extended in that direction. A three year agreement has been entered by the High Schools of Sparta, Baraboo and Reeds-burg to participate in a triangular debate annually. Although we were not successful in carrying off honors by receiving decisions it still does not mean that the time and effort expended were lost. A great deal of training was had alone in the preliminaries at which the debators were chosen. In these, at least, fifteen boys took part most of whom, although not chosen to represent the school, received valuable training in the art of debate which may aid in making them future representatives of the school. The two teams, however, were given more pronounced benefits by the preparation made upon the question which was both affirmed and denied, respectively, by the members of the teams. The whole student body itself received an invaluable impetus by being led to give loyal support, both material and moral, to the competitive project in which our school was involved. The students were also given the opportunity of showing the courteous fellowship and hospitality which should be extended to fellow rivals in these friendly contests. This opportunity was not neglected as was proved by the hearty appreciation expressed by those entertained. Although “Forum can boast of no laurels as the symbols of decisive victory, yet all efforts expended will help to yield good material to represent her next year, which in turn may help to make succeeding victories more pronounced. Forum Officers HARVEY D. WEIDMAN—’12 President First and Second Terms LESLIE N. JONES—’12 President Third Term RALPH A. KORDENAT—’13 Treasurer First, Second, Third and Fourth Terms flic IPmplc and Wfiite Forum Debating Club. The Reedsburg High School is proud of its literary societies. In the past there had been two young men’s societies, namely, the Webster and Senate. Realizing that in unity there is strength, these two socie ties were, at the beginning of the present school year, united into one strong organization. Forum was the name adopted by this society. A more appropriate name could hardly have been chosen. A constitution was adopted, printed and placed in the hands of each member. The aim of this organization is three fold, one to cultivate skill in public address, another to acquaint its members with the rules of parliamentary practice, and third, to prepare the members to successfully meet any opponent in the fields of discussion. These produce our literary men, and constitute an essential part in the present day education. A person searching through our records of the past year for grandstand achievements will become disappointed. Our past year of work has been hard and consistent, with the sequel that many a debater and orator has laid the foundation for his future success Many interesting programs have been rendered during the year. One joint session was held with the girls of the Delphian Society, and the members on the program given by the Forum were very conspicuous indeed. The literary and business meetings of the society are held once a week, usually on Thursday evening, unless the time of meeting be changed for a reasonable cause. Having accomplished so much in the short space of one year, justifies the existence of the Forum society. May it in the future pour forth the showers of its bountiful beneficence upon all members worthy of it. F«rpl« ai d Delphia. Last fall, about two weeks after school began, Mr. Olson called a meeting of all the girls in High School, for the purpose of forming a new literary society. Heretofore there had been two of these societies, Laurea and Athenaeum, and of course the members of each objected very much at first 10 the idea of uniting into one society. The members of Laurea and Athenaeum had always been rivals and now thought that the combining of the societies would do away with a great deal of enthusiasm. Making a virtue of necessity, we finally agreed to unite and then came the question of a suitable name for our new society. Neither socity was willing to have the joint body called either Laurea or Athenaeum and both sides felt that a new name was better than a combination of the two old names. After a great many spirited arguments by the old members of these societies, we all agreed and decided to call our society Delphia. We meet every Thursday night at 7:30 o’clock in the High School assembly room. We have programs consisting of talks and debates on the vital questions of the day, declamations and music. This kind of work makes us better fitted to express our thoughts clearly and well before an audience and keeps us alive to the events of the day. We consider that Delphia is a benefit to the school and to us and sincerely hope she will do still better work in the years to come. V. C. “Ye Editor’s Say.” A is for Anna of angelic grace, with a smile ever beaming on her face. B is for Behnke the giant so bold, never to tease him oft’ have you been told. C is for Conley, who with constant grin conceals his sin. D is for DeBarr, ever diligent and devising'. E is for Ethel of immortal soul. E is for Prances of frivolous fancies. G is for Gretchen, gentle, graceful and generous. H is for Hazel so happy and hearty. I is for Ivan the innocent idler. J is for Jane of ever judicious and just judgement. K is for Katherine, comely, courteous, and constantly consuming knowledge. L, is for Louise loving lady to all lost lovers. M is for McCarthj’ the maid of merry mirth. IV is for Nina, nice, neat but naughty. O is for Otto of autobiographical and oratorical ability. P is for Pat with the pretty pompadour. R is for Rose of rosy cheeks and winning ways. S is for Stolte the star of speakers. T is for Tilly, tuner of “Harps . V is for Vorlop, ever vigorous, virtuous and vengeful. W is for Weidman brothers, (Xuff Said.) X is for Xellent, the Junior class. Y is for Ye Editors. Z is for Zimmerman, very quiet but zealous. Tty Furplf m d Athletics. Dear Reader:— Many are the questions asked by the student body on that beauti ful day in September 1911, as to whether or not we were going to have inter-school Athletics. The students saw the new Superintendent and wondered if he had the miraculous power to give back the {food old days of yore when Reedsburg was known on the athletic map throughout the state, when the Purple and White sent forth men of muscle and brawn as well as of brain. But the days of miracles are past. To give us athletics would be indeed a most miraculous act. It has been deemed advisable not to allow inter-school athletics bjr the Board of Education for reasons which are rather vivid. What to do with the athletic material in the school was now the question. Foot Ball was first thought of. Two or three afternoons were spent in light skirmages on the campus west of the high school building. It indeed was a sight to see the Purple warriors go down the field at the “kick off” with that deter, mined look upon their faces which always foretold victory, and then only to be asked by some innocent Freshman, “When is the first game with Bara boo to be played?” As some of the old players bent over the ball waiting for signals, and as that pungent and ever inspiring odor of a foot ball uniform was wafted to their nostrils, tears were fairly brought to their eyes. Upon the suggestion of Mr. Siewart, athletic instructor, class teams in Basket Ball were organized and Captains and Managers were chosen and practice begun. As athletics took on this new phase, new spirit and life were shown and the student body showed new interest. Some of the classes organized two teams, a first and second. In all about fifty of the boys responded to the call in practice. Later it was decided to play for the class championship. The series began about the 1st of December and closed March 20, 1912. The first regular series were played and as a result the classes of ‘‘12,” “IB” and “la were all tied for first place. A post season series was then arranged for and played. The Seniors beat the Freshies as was their custom. The Juniors won from the Freshmen for the first time which was not a custom. The championship now Purple WHitc rested between the Senior and Junior classes. Dear reader, class spirit ran high, it was far above par. Both teams had lost two and won five games. This final game was to decide the championship. Hitherto the Seniors had been unable to defeat the Juniors. They had “our goat” but we were determined to get it back. The game began at 4:15 P. M. on the 20th of March in the year 1912 A. D. Reader you missed something by not being present. It was the fastest and most scientific game of the entire season. Both teams were heavy and equally fast and every player played the game. The team work of the Juniors was of the highest order, and won the day for them, the final score being 14 to 11 in favor of the Juniors. They had won the championship, which also included an oyster stew given to the winning team by athletic instructor, Mr. Siewert. At the close of the Basket Ball season, light track work was begun and an interclass track meet is contemplated. The result of the meet cannot be given for this must go to print before it is known. Our athletics have done a great work in making young men better, not only physically, but mentally and morally. Regular and earnest physical training makes the youth sinewy and enduring, which in turn gives rise to the development of a strong mind in a strong body. Physical exertion is one of the most potent factors in the make-up of the ideal American gentleman. Much benefit has been derived from Athletics in the past, and hoping that the students in the future will derive as much benefit as in the past, I remain Yours truly, H. D. W. Junior Basket Ball Team SCHOOL CHAMPIONS HENRY POWELL, R. G. Capt. JOHN FLYNN, L. G. RALPH A. KORDENAT, C. WALTER DONAHUE. R. F. PHILIP SCHWEKE, L. F. TI e Purple apd VT l ile MARTIN BEHNKE, Center. HARVEY WEIDMAN, L. F. and Capt. LESLIE JONES, R. G. OTTO HEINE, Sub. HUBERT WEIDMAN, L. G. MAURICE DEPPE, R. F. HAROLD CONLEY, Manager. Purple ai ci Ct ifce Freshmen Basket Ball Team. LEON KELLEY, Sub. HERMAN RIGGERT, C. and Mgr. HARLEY JONES, L. G. EDDIE BURTON, Capt. and R. P. HUGO VORLOP, L. P. BODO KARLL, R. G. Sophomore Basket Ball Team IVAN TERRY, C. and Capt. OTTO BATES, L. G LOYAL CLARIDGE, R. F. HAROLD MEYER, L. F. HAROLD KLEEBER, R. G Girls’ Basket Ball Team G. MILLER, ,T. ZIMMERMAN, L. HASS, F. THOMPSON, E. P. CLOUGH, Coach. A. CORCORAN, R. STOLTE, F. REITMAN, E. BROWN, M. O’BRIEN, E. WHITTY, D. TOWNSEND, E. KLER, R. TOWNSEND. Ji e furpif ai d Girls’ Athletics- Although the majority of the girls of our school were unable to participate in the many advantages derived from our well directed athletic field, there were a goodly number that took part in this phase of school life. Only those who actually take part in athletics can estimate the real good to be derived from physical exercise of this character. Our interest this year was directed entirely towards basket ball and ever}' Monday night after school a lively “squad of girls would be in the gymnasium ready to do their share in “keeping the ball moving. Occasionally we were deprived of our practice for we did not have the heart to refuse the pleadings of the Senior and Junior boys’ teams, for our night, when they felt they needed the practice so badly. We did not begrudge them the nights we gave but only wish to thank them for their appreciation (?) of our kindness. Many think the reason why the girls were not as successful as the boys in gaining the wide spread support of the school was due to the lack of interest on the part of the players. However, this was not the case for, really, the enthusiasm and interest made manifest in our practice work is to be wondered at. when we had no opposing team against whom to match our strength and skill. Most of the girls that played this year will return to school next year and we who will not return hope it will be possible for the “1913” team to measure their ability in this sport with other teams. So here’s “Three Cheers” for basket ball, a sport which boys and girls enjoy equally and one from which they derive healthy bodies and clear minds. E. G. W. Purple ai rl Commercial Course. Our School Board had for some time realized the necessity of adding a practical course to the High School curriculum. So in the fall of 1908 a Commercial Course was announced. Miss Nellie T. Shea was given charge of this department and under her management the work was organized along up-to-date lines. No expenditure other than the purchase of typewriters was made for the department and this lack of equipment has always been a detriment to the greatest success of the course. The subjects included in this course are: shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping, spelling, penmanship, commercial geography, arithmetic, correspondence and law. The department of commercial law has been conducted by Atty. C. H. Stone of this city. The students have the use of five typewriters of various makes including the Underwood, Remington, Oliver, Smith Premier and L. C. Smith Bros. The Commercial Course is very popular among the students on account of its practical advantages. This is shown by the fact that 105 of the 15H students enrolled in the year 1911-1912 are taking commercial work along with other subjects. The work is of a very practical nature and graduates from the course are employed by the leading business men of this city. The two years required for this branch are also especially beneficial to those who can not spend four years in High School. The main object of this course has been to give students, in addition to their regular High School work, the benefits of a commercial training. A. M. H. IPuppte ai d tTKitc When Editors Dream. In the second year of my sojourn in the midst of the hosts of Reedsburg, it being my fourth year in High School circles, I dreamed a dream—a dream of wondrous beauty. The reason for such a dream is as follows: One warm and balmy aftenroon in late October as I wand- ered slowly homeward, stopping at the several places of amusement, and partaking of the refreshments most beneficial to the human body on such a warm day, I at last arrived at my room. Being somewhat fatigued, I lay down to rest. I know not the reason, but soon I was in Dreamland. Some one seemed to say in a low, sweet voice, “Put thou thy shoulders to the spokes of the ‘Wheel of Progress’ and make it turn around. Much did I marvel at thus being spoken to. Suddenly a loud shout went up, “Thou shalt be the Editor-in-Chief of our Annual.” I was dumbfounded at thus having so great an honor bestowed upon me. Immediate action was necessary. Behold, methinks I must gird up my loins and hie me to my palatial “Purple and White” office and the first week’s assignments. At once I boarded the elevator which was now being run by perpetual motion. The patent on the new device was held by one of my classmates. But, behold, as I drew nigh unto my office, me thought I saw a vast throng of students fighting and struggling to come even to the door of my office. I looked and marveled much at this strange sight. Then of a sudden there arose a great cry, and with one accord they seemed to shout, “The Editor, the Editor. Here he is again.” I wondered much at this mighty crying and the reason thereof, and as I stood spell bound with wonderment, above their heads, there waved in the hands of each member of this vast throng, sheet upon sheet of typewritten manuscript, single spaced and written on one side of the paper only. And on these manuscripts, written in large bold letters was the following inscription, “Contributions to the Purple and White.” Again greatly did I marvel, for they were unsolicited and unsought for. And as the manuscripts rained upon my head, I was well nigh overwhelmed with gratitude, and blushing a deep red, I tried to thank them, but as of one voice they did cry out, “Oh we would fain write something for the Purple -and White every week.” Then indeed did my heart leap with joy. And when I had at last forged my way through the ai d throng, I entered my nicely furnished office to rest from the many exertions of the day. And lo, what did thou think I beheld ? All the members of the staff were seated at their various roll top desks and mahogany tables diligently at work. And I spoke unto them, calling1 each by his given name. “Torcliy” queried I, “Why this marvelous display of industry ?” And he answered and spoke thus, “Say not this is marvelous. Verily it would grieve us at heart much not to do our respective duties day by day, even as we are bidden.” And so I left them and entered the office of the Business Manager, and there I beheld a more wonderful sight. For verily he was being hard-pressed even unto exhaustion, by the vast hosts of subscribers that surged about him, each flashing a dollar bill in his hand. And they were crying with one accord, “Let us pay our subscription. Let us pa}' our subscription. Keep the change, but let us pay our subscription.” Alas this was too much. This last straw broke the camel’s editorial back, and I awoke with a gasp. For it was only a dream. Ye Editor in Chief. Miss Cora Bomier while walking one day Spied some piglets so cunning and sweet She thought them more darling than tongue could express, With their wee little ears and tiny pink feet. Quite worried was she o'er the fate of these pigs In tne chill of the spring evening air, Until they grew “fur,” how could they keep warm, Unless they had sweaters to wear ? Sometimes we call it basket ball But not when Kordenat plays For then we think of a football field As Ralph each victim slays. Miss Colliver on an evening fair Rode out on a prancing steed When she came back a bit stiff was she And an invalid chair did need. jPurpie arid White Directory of Statistics on High School Worthies. NAME ANCIENT ANCESTOR APPEARANCE DISPOSITION Harold Conley St. Patrick Frequent Bashful Hazel llindes Ophelia Mock dignity Snappy Floyd DeBarr Solomon Solemn Egotistical Odessa Elder Has None Neat Sparkling Hul ert Weld man Satan Slippery Oentle Frances Kish Carrie Nation ( ommanding Tantalizing Eliza Whitty “She wont tell Angelic Couldn’t be improved Harold Hosier Cupid Well fed ( lassical Ralph Kordenat Plato I ean and hungry Meteoric Henry Powell Brigham Young f arge None letter 1 zander Lueders Reiser Wilhelm .. 1 mqtie Changeable Florence Thompson Queen of Sheba I ne.Npected Well meaning John Flynn The Pueblo Fireman Awe inspiring Yari; L.e Harvey Weidman James J. Jefferies Real often Easy going Marion Oahagan Tom Thumb Microscopic Jovial Walter Donahue 1 Napoleon Sudden Humorous Maurice Deppe Ananias Welcome Loving Olive Gallagher “Queen Bess Angelic lloi eful jPurpi ai d W Directory of Statistics on High School Worthies. (Continued) BRAIN CAPACITY FAVORITE EXPRESSION USUALLY SEEN LIKES MOST Running Over For the love of Mike On park street To speculate Not had Poor John Talking Write notes Unlimited ? Oh, Dear With Collie To shoot an elephant Ask her? Now Kid LOYAL to him Under classmen ? ? ? ? Bingo! Smoking To graduate In doubt Good Heavens Alone To talk It’s beyond us Really and truly With Hazel To giggle ! ! ! ! My Goodness Sleeping Sleep Needs exercise ? Pretty good At p. m. A prairie maid Marvelous That's all right Coming A good joke Not to be considered Vot is. Huh On the alert To go to Raraboo Inventive Oh! Oh! Oh! Telling secrets Mystery All gone to pompadour Come across At the library Fish Justenough ? And still the villain pursued her Talking to under classmen To play poker Not bad for a Freshman Mercy me In the vicinity of upper classmen To become large Considerable A short one Demonstrating athletic ability To play cards Roomy Not now On East Main st. Have fun Enlarging Oh My With Mary ! The name Felix i I ‘Purple ai|d Dftiitf Directory of Statistics on High School Worthies. (Concluded; NAME HATES MOST WILL BE FAVORITE FOOD ' Harold Conley Flirting A politician Egg Sandwich lla .el Hindes History A |K stmistress Ice Cream Floyd DeBarr Bugs We know but can’t express it Prunes Odessa Elder Faculty A grass widow Taffy Hubert Weidman Fussing An alderman P. A. Frances Fish Boys An old maid Face Powder Eliza Whitty To typewrite A country sch’lmarm Bon Bons Horold Hosier To work A dancing master Soup Ralph Kordenat To get up for dinner Chief J ust ice Sleep Henry Powell Cramming A second Caesar Oysters Leander Lueders To remain quiet A yell lea !er Sauerkraut Florence Thompson Trouble An angel Scandal John Flynn Harvey Weidman To go home His enemies Midtile weight champion Captain of industry , Wieners Divinity Marion Oahagan To remain little A general Peanuts Would rather eat Walter Donahue To be lined in society Vaudeville manager than dance Maurice Deppe Labor or study A lumber king Hot air Olive Gallagher To remain a freshman A trained nurse More divinity Purple ai fl W gh School Calendar for’lland 12. 1911 Dec. 11. it 12. 11 13. i t 14. 11 15. tc lfi. i i 17. i ( 18. t ( 19. t ( 20. i t 21 t i 22, 1912. Jan. 8. - 9. “ 10. “ 11. “ 12. “ 15. How did “Torchy happen to get through La Valle and go to Elroy yesterday? l’rin. Olson has moved to Water street near the brewery. Pretty Powell conspicuous in Senior-Junior basket-ball game. Detective J. Flynn is working on the Weidman-Kordenat case of absence. It is rumored that they celebrated the result of tile basket-ball game. Great enthusiasm shown in singing. (Prin. Olson absent). Why those miniature shovels? Miss Moss walks to Ableman with her “friend.” Sprecher hangs out his shingle—“High School Drayman. Suitcases to and from the depot a specialty.” Harvey appears in History with his overcoat on. Absence of Hot Air evident. Seniors defeat the Freshmen 23-11. Vayette gets 99 in History. Don't get excited, it will never occur again. Hazel Hindes gives Senior declamation. E. C. Gottry speaks before the school. Martin Hehnke is the successful survivor of another battle. He will meet Johnson in August. Several upper classmen escaped recitations by responding to the city tire alarm. Prin. Olson demonstrated a physics experiment to the Senior girls in a dark room. He has the sympathy of the Senior boys. Freshmen defeated Sophomores. Field Secretary of Lawrence spoke to the school. Rose Sparks declaimed. Hubert W.—“The Americans landed on the Canadian shores to cure their fish.” “Torchy -“Were they sick? (History, 8:23 A. M.) Grade teachers played basket-ball. Int.-resting game to listeners. No spectators were allowed. Furplt and Jan. 16. 17. (C 18. ( 19. l 22. (( 23. c 24. (1 25. 26. (( 29. (C 30. «( 31. Feb. 1. (C 2. «( 3. (« 5. c 7. ( 8. (( 9. (( 12. «« 13. (( 14. cc 15. ( 16. Seniors trimmed City 25 to 12. Juniors defeated Sophomores in a close fame. Johnnie Hirst’s wife appears in school. Said Junior very nervous and happy. Quarterly exams. “Torchy and Hubert went to Wone-woc on 517. No one knows when they returned. Mable contemplates taking up “Art” next semester. Siewert accuses Hosier of not breathing. (Rather serious charge.) Prof. Thiemann to the Boys' Quartette—“Keep quiet while we practice.” Juniors defeat the R. A. C., 11-10. A fast game. Seniors trim the Soph's 40-18. Conley is sent to Baraboo to arrange for a debate. Senior basket social. Fair sex appear in great numbers, odds 3 to 1. Teachers drove to Ableman for a stew. Don't get excited—only oysters. Pres. Carrier of Carroll College spoke to school. Enthusiastic speaches by Seniors boosting the Annual at opening exercises. Junior-Freshmen basket-ball game. Freshmen win 10-9. R. A. C, defeats Sophomores, 17-12. Chalk talk by Mrs. Green. A B. Olson favors the Old Settlers with an address. Everybody goes to Old Set' tier’s Dance. President of Senior Class honors Miss Clough with his presence at the Stolte Housi for dinner. Valuable instructions from Bock’s “Success.” Game between picked teams. Certain guard and forward play for great stakes. Ruth McCarthy gave Senior declamation. Lecture on the eight hour law regarding sleeping. Senior Girls' Declamatory Contest. Odessa Elder 1st, Louise Hass 2nd. Mr. Claridge gives excellent talk on Abraham Lincoln. Prof, advises High School girls to adopt motto: “Lips that touch liquor or cigarettes shall never touch mine.’’ Basket ball game. Seniors vs Juniors. Fate against the Seniors, 14-13. City-Junior game, Juniors defeated 15-8. Teachers' Institute at the Training School. H rvey and Odessa attend. i 4 i 4 4( it Mar. i ( 4 4 4 4 4 i i ( 4 4 4 4 Apr. ( 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 X urplf and ItMte 17. Faculty royally entertain the Seniors in the High School gymnasium. Excellent program. Midnight lunch served. 21. “R. H. S.” ties appear to be very popular. Mr. Siewert is seen with one. 28. University of Wisconsin Y M. C. A. delegation entertain for morning exercises. Junior Declamatory contest in the evening won by Florence Thompson, second, Ruth Sparks. 28. Marlowe Snyder is shown the value of a shower bath. I. Seniors trim the Freshmen 88-17. Hubert is accused of unnecessary roughness when he dislocates Riggert's jaw. 11. Everyone appears to have enjoyed vacation. Practice on Senior class play. ‘‘For Old Eli begins. 12. We hear that one of Prof’s countrymen has discovered the South Pole. Congratulations. 13. Juniors defeat the Freshmen 20-11. 14. Jones takes his chair as president of Forum. lrt. Nora Backeburg and Susie Pearson are royally entertained as visitors. 19. Inter class Declamatory contest won by Ruth Stolte, second by Odessa Elder. 20. A curious coincidence -Floyd and Veda are both tardy. 1. Delinquent seniors are given two weeks in which to “make good. 2. Report cards are given out, when they will return is another matter. 4. Packey and Amos suspended indefinitely. 5. Oratory contest—first place won oy A. Hulburt, a post graduate. Second place won by Henry Powell. 9. Hubert demonstrates that it is possible to come at 10:30 and be neither tardy nor absent. 10. Miss Clough proves to Torchy that conquest claims are better than “alleged purchase claims. II. The debating teams are entertained by members of the faculty. 12. The Sparta debating team arrives at 10:45. Delegation to meet and entertain them. Our negative teams go to Baraboo on 4:00 p. m. train. School turns out en masse to see them off. Everyone excited over the evening’s outcome. Arthur M. Huburt. Hubert G. Weidman. -fit r«rpl« and Time Table. A. M. 5:00 Behnke gets up and milk cows. 5:00 Weidman Bros, faithful alarm clock is heard from. 6:01 “Your morning to roll out,” simultaneously from above brothers. 6:30 Mr. Siewert arises. 7:00 All early birds have breakfast. Torchy’s alarm clock goes off on to the floor. 7:30 Hubert reports for 7:15 class. 8:00 Prof, arrives on scene of action. 8:15-20 Morning History division prepare their lessons. 8:30 Heated arguments begin in American History. 8:45 Ed Vorlop calls Kordenat. 9:00-15 Lengthy speech oy Prof. Olson. 9:25 Kordenat arrives at school. 9-25-50 Mr. Siewert and his class in Geometry listen while Martin explains propositions. 9:50-10:30 Silence and Miss Colliver reign in the assembly room. 10:30-45 All engaged couples go walking, and Leander takes pictures of various organizations. 10:45:11:20 New theories of Heredity, Evolution and Enviroment advanced in Theory and Art. 11:20-12:00 Seniors who are blessed with Shorthand get forty minutes of “solid comfort.” 12:00 Tension released and grand rush follows. P. M. 12:15 Siewert is stricken with violent attack of consumption, which continues for thirty minutes. 1:00 Track team assembles on the campus. 1:20 We sing “34 in the small oook. 1:25 Everything is going on” in English IV. 2:05 Physics class meets. Nuf Sed.” 3:40 The early ones fly and the late ones remain for another half hour. 4:00 The editor and his able assistants arrive at the Free Press office where the cry for more copy is heard. 5:00 Miss Moss goes after her mail. 5:30 Miss Moss goes after Miss Clough's mail. 6:00 EATS. 7:00 Minnie Foss commences to study. 7:30 The library opens and John Flynn appears. 8:00 Rhiemer retires. 8:30 Events are going on record from the Observatory” of the Stolte House. 9:00 Several worthies meet—by accident, on the corner. 10:00 Majority of Seniors are preparing their lessons. 10:30 Students Glee Club practice in the park for a short time. 11:00 Minnie ceases her exertions. 12:00 Torchy and Harvey get home. 12:30 Hubert decides that it is time to go to work. 1:00 All’s well. 2:00 All's well. 3:00 Doc gets home. H. G. W. Fraulein Moss, through the post office door Many times each day goes she We wonder now, does she go for the mail Or only her Clinty to see ? Miss Nellie Shea in a voice so gay Dictates letters by the score. O, do please stop, the Seniors cry Our brains can think no more 1 While Roasts— Rich, Rare and Well Done. Miss B. What makes you so nervous, nothing to do ? Hubert W. So much to do I don’t know where to begin. Mr. Siewert. What are equitorial calms ? They are winds that blow from the equator, answered Leander. Smart Freshman (studying English) How can there be an aching void ? How can a “void ache ? Senior. Say kid, did you ever have a head ache? (In Com'l. Cor.) For Sale: A cow that gives ten quarts of milk, a buggy, plow, set of harnesses, drag and other articles too numerous to mention. THE HOPE OF THE FACULTY: Col live It Sli E a Ol S on Si ewer T Mos S B O mier Cl O ugh Gree N THIS IS A JOKE: We wish to thank all those who so kindly contrib ited material and time to our annual. “Ye Editor. Freshman Eng. Whenever a knight started out on an “errant he was called a knight errant. Hubert (Theory Art) Far sightedness is called “hydrophooia.’ “Silently one by one in the class books ot the teachers, Blossom the little zeros, the forget-me-nots of the Seniors. . On the forty-five lessons she'd hoped to escape Eliza most busily wrote Thru weary long hours at the typewriter desk No time for even a note. J iirple a i j d WHitc LATE BOOKS BY POPULAR AUTHORS: “How to Make a Hit with the Faculty” by Clari.sa Henry. “Sparks” by Walter Brown. “The Senior Stroll by Herman Riggert. “Tuning- of the Harps” by Ti 1 lie Reineke. “Worms” by Eliza Whitty. “Fish Stories” by Harvey Weidman. “New Carrolls” by Jane Zimmermann. “The Art of Bluffing-” by Walter Donahue. “Pennies of Iron” by Ethel Mallon. A death like silence tills the room, Students spellbound gaze in wonder, Expecting to see Behnke’s doom. But he recites without a blunder. What is the joke about Gen. St. Claire? Ask the American History class. Miss Moss. Does imagination increase or decrease as we grow older, Harvey? Harvey. Yes'm, at least I think so. Lost—A bicycle on East Main street. Return to owner and receive the reward. M. Deppe. Miss Colliver. (Adv. Alg.) Now you see we get X equals O. Sleepy Senior. Gee, all that work for nothing. Eng. Teacher. Give me a compound sentence. Sophomore. The girl milked the cow and strained it. Once there was a Senior And Floyd was Ids name, He talked perpetual motion With all his might and main. His tongue once got this motion On a “Literary night And to hear the ceaseless chatter Most surely was a fright. Worn out by endless prattle The audience howled and wept But for this slight disturbance He might be talking 3'et. purple ai d HttyiM CLASSIFIED ADS Wanted—A Latin dray horse. Ponies are too small and light for my heavy work. Fern Kellogg-. Wanted—A heavy set of air-brakes to hold my conversation below the speed limit. Florence Thompson. For SALE—Four miles of {food bluff, developed in history. W. E. Donahue. For Rent—A cozy corner in my heart. This offer will be open for a short time only. Come early and avoid the rush. Louise Hass. Wanted—A few more organizations of which I can be President, as I still have one hour of the twenty four unoccupied. Harvey Weidman. For Sale—“Smiles, pressed and suppressed. Unlimited in number. Agnes Hurd. Wanted—A stand-in with the Faculty. Nearly Everybody. QrERY—How can I get fat? Everyone says they like me best this way but I'd rather be fat. W. D. Ans.—Avoid all tests, exams and finals—also recitations when a standing position is required. Flunking, Bluffing, Cramming, Onward thru life he goes, Each quarter leaves more work undone. Each ending brings more woes, Work unattempted, work undone, And still he denies himself REPOSE. One day in Physics Lab. A time piece they did need Prof. Siewert kindly offered his Which offer they did heed. Alas ! no time was counted All eyes were busy bent Upon the dainty vision Which from that watch “has went.” Leslie the singer and Herbert the farmer Who of poultry has a good store Could combine with “Torchy and illumine Reedsburg For a dozen years or more. Miss Colliver. Wordsworth believed in high thinking and plain living. Hosier (in Exams.) Wordsworth believe 1 in high living and plain thinking. Senior (Reading) “Ah thou lady with raven hair.” I don't think that is a good figure of speech. Miss C. Why not? Senior. Well, ravens don't have hair, they have feathers. Miss B. Name four important battles of the Civil War. Student. Missionary Ridge, Cemetery Ridge, Seminary Ridge and Lime Ridge. Little Doc Kordenat lost some sleep And don't know where to find it, Leave him alone and it will come home Bringing a “tale behind it. H. Powell (in Economics) Say, it's funny how fast money goes; a dime doesn't last long after you once break it. Bodo (Com'l Corr.) You must never send a postal card with the contents on the outside to show what the contents on the inside are. Prof. Thiemann (to the Quartette.) You must keep quiet while you sing. POPULAR SONGS: “Put your Foot on the Soft, Soft Pedal by Prof. Olson. “What's the Matter with Father? by Senior boys after exams. “Always in the Way by Behnke. “Who will see that Our Graves are Kept Green” by Debating Teams. “Please Go Away and Let Me Sleep by “Doc . “They've got to Quit Kicking our Dawg Around by Freshman Class. “In the Land Where the Shamrock Grows by Harvey. “Oh, Promise Me” by Florence Thompson. Little “Amoth went to Baraboo, He took his comb and mirror too. And all his locks did straighten out Each time that Reedsburg gave a shout. fwrfplf ai|d AND THE HLOW ALMOST KILLED FATHER. When Behnke made his first perfect recitation. When Minnie Foss did not. When Catherine Bishop flunked. When Floyd DeBarr is seen walking with the bojrs. When the Freshies beat the Juniors. When Terry, Kordenat and Schultz all come in on time on the same day. The Freshman knows nothing and knows that he knows nothing. The Sophomore knows nothing and thinks that he knows it all. The Junior knows it all and knows not that he knows it all. But the Senior knows it all and knows that he knows it all. SAD Amos, Loyal, Hugh and Otto say, Of all sad words that come to hand, The saddest are these “Dear Sir, you're canned.-’ TABLEAUX. To be given next Pentecost. Admission free, reserve all seats. 1. The Three Graces: Ethel Clough, Walter Siewert, Cora Bomier. 2. Liberty (En) lightening the world. Torchy taking off his hockey. 3. The Herald of Dawn. Kordenat coming home. 4. Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf. Freshmen going into principal’s office. 5. The Sleeping Beauty. Herman Riggert the morning after the night before. The cows are in the meadow, The sheep are in the grass, But all the simple geese Are in the Freshman class. She stoops—But not to Conquer. In the shade of the school faculty Such blossoming Juniors have we In basket ball ranks they have the best team And Henry’s oration is the best there has been. JPnrpi® arid WHitc THINGS THAT WE TRY TO RELIEVE: 1 That Harvey Weidman was once an assuming little boy in kilts. 2 That Herman Riggert Riggert will never stop growing'. 3 That Louise loves Havey. 4 That Harvey loves Louise. 5 That Miss Shea is really angry when she says she is. () That Mr. Siewert does not own a curling iron. 7 That Cook actually “saw” the North Pole as Miss Bomier says he did. 8 That Hubert has reformed. 9 That Maurice will quit cutting classes. 10 That “The Club” has broken up. Harvey. When I bring this stick down the yell begins. Who says “Now going on?” Inquire of Eng. IV class. Louise (to fortune teller) Why is Physics like love? Answer The lower the gas, the greater the pressure. Hold a candle to these jokes, it may throw a light upon them. Harvey has a red hat Ralph he has a gray one And everywhere these two lads go These hats you’re sure to see ’em. They wear them in the corridors Or when walking with the lasses. They wear them up and down the stairs And maybe in their classes. Oh, Sophomores so big and bold! Why do you leave us out in the cold? Please let us win just one contest Although we know you are the best. Advertisements. Central Wisconsin Creamery Company n. SOEBE AND SDNS MAKKitS OF Fancy Elgin Creamery Butter SORGES' ice Cream Factories at Reedsburg and LaCrosse, Wisconsin. You Know Just What You Get. There is nothing hidden from you when we make your clothes. You see at all as the tailoring progrssses so that you know exactly what we are giving you in both material and workmanship. Come in and look over our samples and designs before ordering. Satisfaction guaranteed. H. VORLOP, THE TAILOR WHEN IN NEED OF. Good Harnesses and Shoes GO TO C. F. MEYER DR. J. W. 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