Rockford High School - RHS Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1912 volume:

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MN E! ,1 1 ,J W Ya xl: u .QW f V i W E lllllIIIIIIIIIIlllllllIllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllmllllllllIIIH IIIIIIIIIIIHllIIIllWIIIWllIHMlIIH lIlll lIllI mI, .Y N A if THE gg Rockford Hzgh School s so Annual lg EE Published by the Senior Class 3 Assisled bv Ihg Classes '13, '14, '15 s : 2 0 E is Q cs i Q :. 1 XE 'l 2 E il Rockford, Illinois Ei 1912 , -: is QQ ' 329' IHIiIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIHIMllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM Q? so noxo vnu cur v GQ Ghis is the Story of the 1I2ear 1In 1It are Gow the Ghings that H2011 anb 190111 Elcquaintances anb 1120111 jfrienbs have bone 1It is wffereb that 19011 map not Jforget in jflltllfe pears what mon have EICCOIIIDHSDCD 1here Zio H2011 who 1Reab 1lt Greeting I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIIL IX. X. The Order of the Book Faculty Classes 1. Senior 2. Junior Alumni Athletics 1. Foot Ball 2. Basket Ball Organizations 1. Philomathean 2. Philippic 3. Biology Club 4, Wireless Club 5. Band Dramatics Girls' Magazine Oratory and Debate The Jester Advertisements 3. Sophomore 4. Freshmen 3. Track 4. Base Ball 6. Girls' Glee Club 7. Lunch Room 8. Owl 9. Annual P. R. WALKER, Superintendent' For twenfy-eight years Superinlendenl of the Rockford Public Schools Board of Education MEMBERS R. K. WELSIL . . President Mr. Alfred Wessman . . 1913 Mr. C. R. Ekholm . . 1912 Mr. A. I Anderson . . 1913 ' Mr. C .L Lundgren . . 1912 Dr. .Z E. Tuite . . . 1913 Mr. A. G. Everett . . 1912 Mr. Frank Smith . . . 1913 Mr. George W Sherer . . 1912 Mr. A. J. Hollenbeck . . 1913 Mr. S. I O'Brien . 1912 Mr. A. G. Everett, Secretary of Board Mr. P. R. Walker, Supt. of Schools Mr. C. E. Berry, Supt. of Construction I C. .Jr Mgm' THIS fus- llRKfs. 1 :K I CHYTIFIIATE KN xxx RN RJ Y ' ' S N 3: E X Q N l I A Tribute to Our Principal Four years ago, to Rockford High School came A teacher-who with heart and soul aflame, With pure ideals, and a purpose great, The rising youth to lead and educate. Their plastic minds to shape, to train, to bend. Atfirst we feared him, but he quickly proved So much a gentleman-we knew and loved. He fairly won all hearts, for we could see That he desired, above all thing to be Our Guide, Philosopher and truest Friend CLAUDE P. BRIGGS, lJ7'IIllL'l1'ltl1 Lis! of Faculiy Mathematics Miss Harriet E. Morse-Assistant Principal Stun' Xnlvzzul Sflzonl, I'1z1'r'01'si1'xv of Clzuc 0 Solid Geometry, 'l'rigcmmnetry. Algebra Renew Miss Harriet Vincent, A. B Rockford Cnflcgv Algebra, Astronomy. Miss Ethel Vincent, A. B Rl1l',FfI7l'li Cnlfrgfr' Algebra, Plane Gemnetry Miss Etta N. Brown, A. B. l'llI.'I't'7'.'T1.li,X' of ,ll1'4'l11'-111111 Algebra, Plane Geometry Miss A. Blanche Clark, B. R17L'!i'flII'li Colfegr Algebra, Plane Geometry S List of Faculty---Continued Miss Eleanor Pierpont, A. B. l'c1.m1r Cnlfvglu ,Xlg'cln':1. Plane Geometry English Mr. Charles C. Gordon-Head uf Department lfusfcraz lllizmzlf Stafv .YIWIIIUX Srlllml Lvlll'I'C1'Sl.f.X' uf Clzimga Scniur, bluuior, lfreshmzm English Mrs. Nellie H. Stevens lx'1m.1' Cullcgv Scniur, l'-l'CSllIll2lll linglisll, lircck llistury Miss Isabelle Duffy, A. B. lx,uf'kfUl'4l CUNLU1' ulliniwr, Swplnnimrc. lfreshman linglisla Miss Anna S. Hunter. A. B. lx,Ut'kfn1'rf Cflffvglz' 'luuiwn Suplmmmlmc, l'-l'0SllIllfl1I lilwli I1 5 S Sophomure, Freshman English, Lf Lzsi of Faculty---Continued Miss Alice Burt, A. B. L7llf'I'L'I'Sl.f-V of Clzifayn Junior, I'Ql'CSll1l121l1 English Miss Grace B. Wilber, A. B. Mt. Holyoke, ,1lll.S'Stlt'llIl5L'ffS Senior, Junior, Sophmnorc lfnglish History Mrs. Sarah L. Thomas Rorlcford College Miss Flora E. Eddy, A. B. Rm-lefarzi College Greek, Roman History Miss Czarina Giddings, A. B. Rofkfard Coflegv Modern History, German S. Hlstory -S List of Faculty---Continued Language Miss May Dobson, A. B. Rurkford College Virgil, Latin Miss Elizabeth Corcoran, A. B. ROL'1?fUI'll' College' Cicero, Caesar, Latin, junior English Miss Hazel G. Putnam, A. B. l'111'z'er'sity of .Uirlzigau Cicero, Caesar, Roman History Herr Ferdinand Stedinger Sflldiiflf in Hilzzmvr, Germany German Science Miss Jennie E. Waldo lfVcIlc's!cy College, Massaclzzzsctts Physiography. Zoology List of Faculty---Continued Miss Agnes Brown, B. S. Lake Famvf Collegv, Illimris Physiography, Botany Miss Martha Bull, A. B. L'71IiT'Cl'SifVX' uf Mirlzigan Physiology, Pliysiograpliy Mr. Arthur C. Norris, B. S. Olierlin. College Chemistry, Physics Miss S. Aleta McCoy, A. B. Rnrkforn' Cvllcgv Home Economics, Pliysics Commercial Mr. Robert L. Hamilton, A. B. L'yIII.'Z'CI'.Yif,X' nf Mirlzfgciiz Accounting, Bookkeeping, Coinnicrcial Lan List of 5 Faculty---Continued Mr. john T. Haight lVl1ifetUc1te1' Xnruzal Srlzoul, lV1'x. Commercial Geography, Pedagogy Mr. William H. Johnson, L. L. B. Clzaddofk College' Penmanship Mr. Hugo H. Hering, A. B. I 7711.7 'vrsity of I V I-Sl'0lI.Yi ll Bookkeeping, Accounting. Stenography U. S. History Miss Pearl Agnes Ritchie Cimztml Cullvgv zil'lIdl'Jll-X' lilII Z'L'l'Sffj' of Iowa Stenography Domestic Science Miss Janet Cation l7,I'lllHC'V l'ulytvvl1111'a'41I lllifllfllff, Ill. Sewing, Cooking List' of Faculfy---Continued Miss Beulah johnson, A. B. 1?ockford Cnlicfjv Sewing, Cflfllilllg Drawing Miss Grace Brantingham C-Il1.l'tlfjU ii-lr! llzxfiflztc lfrce Hand Drawing Manual Training Mr. William H. Haupt, B. S BVUINL'-X' Iliff-X'ft't'1IlIit'tI! Illifffllft' lYoorl Shop Physical Training U Mss Gertrude Ione Hill lYOI'f1l'IUL'SfUl'1I llIliT'C'I'XiIl,X' Dr. SU1'ffC1lf'.Y, Boston Miss Florence Foster Secretary to Mr. Briggs New Faculty Members Mr. Walter Hull, A. B., LLB. U111'f'e1'.v1'ty of Illifmix lfconomics, Civics Mr. E. F. Riley, B. S. Jllirlzigazz Agr1'r1zlt1n'a1 Cnllvgv Algebra, Plane Geometry Mr. LeRoy L. Little, A. B., M. A. Ulziwersity of IU1'7l01.S Senior, Sophomore English Miss Frances Fell, A. B. James Milliken UllI'T'L'F,Yl'fj', lllizzfzis Sophomore, Freshman English, Latin Mr. Charles Mauller, A. B. Corzzvll Collvgv, Imam Sophomore English, Oratory, .Xrgnniciitatioii New Faculty Members Miss Elizabeth Grace Sinderson, A. B. U1liZ'61'Sffj' of fWl7lllC.S'lJfCl Roman History, Physiography Freshman English Mr. Carl Bergman, M. A. zzsfana Collegc, III., LUzii'c1's1't-v of Illinois Aug b French, German, Swedish Mr. A. J. Loos, B. S. Grinzzell College, Iowa Physiography, Commercial Arithmetic Mr. C. Leon Bailey, B. S. Marion, Ind. Penm anship, Commercial Arithmetic Mr. Carroll King, A. B. Lawrefzce Collegv, IVis. Stcnography, Commercial Arithmetic B A ,T New Faculty Members Miss Ada Lillian Baldwin, B. S. U7l1'T'FfS1'fj' of Illinois Sewing. Cooking Miss Louise Josephine Pellens, B. S. U1zi7'crs1'ty of Illinois lllechanical, Architectural Drawing Mr. Roscoe Brightup, B. S. Mirlzigan A g1'1'cuItural C nllcgv Mecliaiiical Drawing Mr. H. T. Shrum, B. S. L7lll Z'L'l'S1'fj' of Purdue Machine Shop Miss Eleanor Lagerquist Secretary to Mr. Vifalkcr mxjmonzl Cf1Ffl50'l 'Z R5 I Elf! WL ll, is ,I ,wl- fl rw 'W ali l to Putmarfs Nation's Progress 1940 Vol, IVY AQ U A R T E R century ago marks an event worthy of record in con nection with the positive development to high ef ficiency of the education of the youth cf oul na t1on It was then that the class of 1912 graduated from Rockford High School with the firm satisfaction of having left nothing un done which would con vince the world of the ex cellency of a hlgh school That thls class did their full duty with thelr studies and training can not be disputed Positive evi dence ot this fact may be obtained by referring to Volume XLVI pp 528600 of the Foster Records The excellent support of the general school lndus try IS not however the onl, suppcrt of high slr hool life rendered by this class athletics band literary and social she lent her predomlnatlng support In toot ball two captains elected from thls class each had a championship team In basketball the captain elected trorn 1912 led the undisputed chan pions of Illmois in 1311 who for their success were awarded a permanent tro- phy, a beautiful silver cup, Rockford High School, without the speedy track men of this class unques- tionably could not have met with the success of charnplons as they did ln 1911 The band an or ganization of which the school was duly proud lest members from every dlVlSlOI1 by the departure of the seniors When the management and control of the school paper was turned over to the class they earnestly shouldered their reallzed responsibil itv and with diligent ef forts produced a magazine that was well worth while Their sociabillty was shown by their much en Joyed receptions to the other classes The boys of this class were right fully credited for lifting thelr school from a rut in llterature and debate This they dld by the organiza tion ot a Philomathean Literary Society a o ciety Wh1Ch was designed tory cf the school Thus content with their achievements in adding new laurels to the honoi ot thelr troyall school the class of 1912 departed some to seek advancement through further learning and otheis to cope with the experiences ot lite X- Y 'il XM ilwllll l lt, 1 J ' ' ' - V ' ' . ' l l ' I l , ' . . . - l . , 1 .1 - M - Q , . . V , . N N . - - , 5 I V L: . . S - Q 1 . l In every Sghool activity: to last throughout the his- I . . , A . , I . . . fa 1 N . . . . A , A . . .. h y ll: , 1 Flin 9 ,V R 4 ,1- KAQX , iw X i- .,.,..t n:t.... ' 213 lCOC'lx'l7O!Cl? HIC!!! SCHOOI- .'IX.YI' If Class of 1912 COLORS MOTTO Black and Gold Facta Proben II YELL .INII Imluu, who is wlm? Scuim's, Seniwrs. Uuc Niue Une Tum' Class Officers t QDeeds Provej First' Semesler Second Semesier XYAXRIQICX 4XI.I3RIL'H IJ-XXII ' ' GIMXIJYS GOIDUA-XRD IQAXYMI XXII LIXRLSON IZIAIIQR IDIQXYEY 'l'r l 1'esicIcuts QC- I 'residents I Secretaries CZISIITCTS ID IXAIJRRSUN QXIAXY RC JKIIQR LI I S HUI'i1H'I'XI IYC IUII LUX X ' .IIJUX M ' 'V 'v r Dewcv f U v-1 :- - .-. Vv :- ,- U ..- I- Aid Wfarren lst Semester Treas. lst Semester Pres. Lizzie n R U II-4 a.. O ,UT :au 4:52 Z0 .H CJ. '1-. 'ZZ CFI -5. Ov: r-is a. 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ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Class Poem Should you ask me whom I speak of, VVhat illustrious class I write of, With the name and fame of Seniors, I should answer, I should tell you- Of the class of Rockford High School Nineteen twelve, A. D. the year is. Then the sun god gives to mortals One more day, and calls it Leap Yearg Then the maidens in the wigwams I-Iave a chance to choose their Warriors. This a mighty Leap Year class is, Class of braves and laughing maidens, Who, with Mr. Briggs, our chieftain, Four short years have spent in High School To many teachers have we harkened, Listened to their words of wisdom, Listened to the truths they taught us, As to class-room after class-room Rushed we madly in our effort To o'ertake an education, Learning that would make us famous, All to chieftainls seats aspiring. Bro't up on the pure boiled water, On the boiled and tested water, Ladled out by brave young warriors, Warriors at each earthen jarg VVater that the Gods might drink of, VVater that our Norris passed on: Germs did not infect our progress, Evil spirits did not harm us. Every month we were rewarded For our efforts in the class-room, For our brilliant recitations By a small, white slip of paper, Covered with some heiroglyphicsg Picture-painting which the sages--4 Skilled by many years of practice hi- di li'OC'KFflRD HIGH SCHOOL .'l.YXU.-ll, Aided by their wondrous talent - Gave with different shades of meaning, Made some happy, saddened others. Nineteen twelve is also famous In all youthful sports and pastimes. XYhieh have caused all tribes and nations, XYho did not possess such warriors, liagerly to offer treaty, ljladly to pass 'round the peace-pipe. Some there are who brought us glory, Learned in all the lore of old men. None can equal them in eloquence. llatehless in gestulation. XYQ have persevered and labored, liver mindful of our motto, Striving always to Stick to lt XYith a firm, unswerving purpose. Now our tribe is onward moving, Leaving taske and lessons finished. Soon we'll have the bit of parchment, The reward of all our labors. 50 we'll say- Farewell forever! Say Farewell, O, Rockford High School! May the host of underelassmen Still uphold our fame and glory, Never stain the name we love best, Never shame our Alma Mater. l'AL'l.lNli CLEMMER HAZEI. XYILCUX. MARY ROGERS we .fs Q fz mn 44 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Class Prophecy ODAY as I passed along the streets. I met a band ,of high school boys and girls. They brought back to me my own school days, and tonight, as I sit before the cheerful fire of the hearth the remembrance clings. 1 Ten long years have passed since we were seniors. Yes. ten, though it seems but yesterday, that we, the Class of 1912, were to- gether-chasing up and down the stairs, dodging pedagogue sen- tinels, and knocking down Freshies. VVe little thought of our fu- tures then-but now! How things differ, what a change a few years have wrought! As I gaze into the fire, it all returns to me. I see the old school house in all its intellectual glory, and its inmates with all their thoughtless conceit. But, lo! The scene changes. VVhat I have just recalled is the past. Oh, what a difference a half-score years have made! Now I see a pile of ashes, that used to be our high school. This woeful disaster was caused only last year by the fric- tion of the unusually greeni' freshmen in their grand rush to the Annual Assembly . Again the scene has change. Here comes a motley host of men and women. Good Guns, it's the class of 1912! Now each mem- ber of the class appears before me with his particular tale of joy or sadness. Here is our President. David Anderson. Who'd a thunk it! Poor Dave has had bad luck. He engaged in the drug business on the -Fiji Islands, was found guilty of nihilism and sent as an exile to Siberia. Bertha Langwill steps forth. She married a German farmer, Frankfort is now the place of their happy abode. Lucinda Bridgeland is a suffragette leader of some prominence in VVinnebago. The deacon of the largest church in Kirkland is Claire Bennehoff. Our orator, Irving Brown, is still using his voice to great ad- vantage. People strain their ears to hear his precious words. for he is train caller at the Harrisville C. M. Sz G. Depot. Roy Ross is working in a gingersnap factory in Harlem. He likes the trade and is doing well. M,!55,l,-t,--gw,g:- s ' ' '-wma f 1 ,. . ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 45 Snow's System of Sewing is now becoming more popular under the guidance of Ruth ErlTmeyer and Ethel Endsley. Ray Carlson is a man of many professions and talents. By day, he is editor of the Cherry Valley News and manager of the Ten- Cent Store, where he sells at reasonable prices his many souvenirs which he gathered at parties, confectionery stores, etc. By night he is social dancer at the Valley Vaudeville. Alheld Cone and Walter Chambers are inseparable. They were tied up four years ago and all we can do is to wish them more health, wealth and happiness. Bernice Johnson takes Papa's Place in R. H. S. The second Carrie Nation of the times is Madam Mabel john- son. Woe unto all concerned. Gertrude Bliss has a primary school of one pupil in a little house just made for two. They get along very nicely. Years change John Condon greatly. His build now fits his pro- fession. He is Chief of Police in Milwaukee. Robert Smith, Elmer Dewey, and Jules Houghtaling are still good pals. Bob is the leader of the Salvation Army. As a result of Jules's commercial course in high school, he is a clerk in the Hess Department Store-selling rats, puffs and switches. Elmer is win- ning great renown as a Window trimmer in the Canary Islands. He is especially noted as an artistic lady-dummy decorator. Fannetta Shiek is a famous clairvoyant. Her friend, Olga Schnell, conducts a beauty parlor for friends only. She is doing noble work for humanity in removing paint, dyes and powders. Elmo Sundquist aspires even higher-yea, even unto the skies- for he is a Methodist Minister. Clarence Lander follows his artistic impulse and hopes to win a place in the Hall of Fame. He is at the present time a sign painter. Katherine Kelling, a fellow artist, is a designer for Sears 81 Roebuck. She has made wonderful designs for baby-carts and milk wagons. Our politicians are many. Paul Kerr is the candidate for Presi- dent on the Socialist ticket-will probably win, if he doesn't lose. Helen Sheldon is an enthusiastic suffragette. She spends her time fighting with men and gentlemen. William Mandeville is now the Mayor of NVinnebago. He was elected by an overwhelming majority of three votes. Cassius Maxwell is a candidate for Superintendent I x Ni 'W . 'Sf ' 'T '!gNW9f'1'4 l'E, ,f T M ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 47 of County Schools. His prospects are based on efficient teaching in New Milford. Hazel Wilcox is City Clerk in Rochelle and Carl Paulson is City Engineer of Perryville. Clarence Ahlgren is an agent for Indian motorcycles. He helps fill the city treasury with numerous speed limit fines. Hazel Lindstrom is a noted hair dresser and a special dealer in puffs. Minnie Lewis conducts a cat hospital on Eighteenth Avenue. The building is known by the pink curtains. Martha Nelson is keeping house in St. Paul. Mr. Paul Conklin is a pedagogue in Minnesota, also helps keep house. Some of our athletes have continued in the same line of work. Chellis Clothier is pitcher for the Cubs. Vera Sanford is a noted roller skater. She is now giving private lessons in Harlem Park. Frank johnson is an acrobat in Barney Sz Bailey Circus. Corbett Mackey is a noted pole-vaulter at all Olympic games. Charles Elliott is dancing master at Unity Hallg very prominent at College Proms. Avery Jones is a cowboy in the wild and woody VVest. Carl John- son pushes the broom at the Nelson House. Roy Messner has suc- ceeded in many trades, but has resorted to the profession of a light weight pugilist. Lake McCleneghan is famed for speed. He intends trying out for the next Marathon race. Earl Garey is a practical jack-of-all-Trades. XValter Aten and Hazel VVhitmore are married, living on the fifty-third floor of a small flat in New York. Mabel Douglas is the chief librarian in the new Carnegie Library at Davis junction. Ruthe Keig makes a good livelihood as head clerk of Mr. Carl- son's Five and Ten Cent Store. Beulah Palm and Ragnhilde Sandstedt have engaged in the hobble-skirt business in South Africa. Stage news is not wanting in the class of '1Z. Mildred Rice is a noted Vaudeville singer-has a beautiful and shrill voice. Mary Rogers is starring in the latest drama, The Lose Lover , in New York City. Marie Fish is a chorus girl, making great hits amateur nights at the Star Picture Parlor. Eugene Spafford is stage director of the Orpheum. Lulu Stevenson is an agent for Mellen's Baby Foodg makes a fortune every year. ' Y .J 48 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL May Anderson married a minister from Delaware, Ohio. He satisfied, so she ought to be. George Nyman follows in the path of Terpsichore and becomes a shining light in Boston society. Morris Shanhouse went to college, was expelled for disobedience and late hours, so ran away and joined a band of gypsies in Oregon. Earl Johns has a large dog farm near Belvidere. Roy Sandberg sells popcorn and peanuts on Seventh Street. Henry Chase, now a lawyer, had a debate with Williaiii Crandall on the question t'Did South Carolina secede? . The former was badly defeated, retired from civil life and became a patent medicine barker. Florence Burson still continues her violin lessons and is widely famed-but has removed to the windy West. Esther Seleen teaches Swedish in the University of Ridott, Ill. Harold Pearson is an electrical engineer. He invented lan electrical alarm clock. Jessie McGaw is a nurse in a hospital for Clovej sick men. Seven of my girl school mates are engaged in the automobile business. They are: Helen Eaton, May Johnson, Doris McFad- den, ,Iessie Martin, Julia Sweet, Helen Peterson and Jennie Peter- son. They have made many successful trips to Cherry Valley, Guil- ford and Harlem, and are very accomodatingin taking out their friends. Walter Sheldon is a missionary in China. Edna Lindberg conducts a millinery store on South Main Street. Roland Cadwell and Mildred Grant are married. Mr. Cadwell is a successful husband, so the neighbors say. New Milford is a thriving burg since Katheryn Quirk established the poultry business there. Howard Fitch and Fay McCammond have a large aeroplane factory in Guilford. Vera Hollenbeck is Superintendent of the Rockford Public Schools. She is strictly enforcing the rules against giggling. Raymond Hayer is an undertaker in the Philippine Islands. The ladies' man of the town is Sir Raymond Grantz. He is known to young girls as a 'fsportyg to old maids as a darling g to married women as a Ilirt . ' Marie Coffey is governess for a millionaire family in Chicago. . ... 50 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Stanley johnson is the editor of a new magazine called, The School, the Home, and the Family fincluding the mother-in-law.j Elsie Stocking went out VVest to teach school. She fell in love with a miner, who was only four and one-half feet tall. A very ro- mantic courtship followed. The Harlem Consolidated School Rand has become famous un- der the leadership of George Patrick. hisiexperience in high school. Emory Hall is tax collector of Rockford township. He gained Alice Larson graduated from Rockford College with honors. She is now working for a Ph. D. degree in an eastern college. Mr. Grigsby waits very patiently. Amy Hollem teaches U. S. History in R. H. S. She holds the same position as Mrs. Thomas did in our school days, following in the footsteps of Jameson, Newton and Treat. Her pupils are known to every one on account of their knowledge, as a result of being walking historical libraries. Edna Schmauss married a steeple-jackg now her hope is very high. Charles Alford is a physician in Savannah. He is especially noted for selling comet and cyclone pills to the negroes, and for writing prescriptions pertaining to diseases of the eye-drums and ear-balls. Grace Thomas is the assistant Art Teacher under Miss llranting- ham at R. H. S. She is also an advocate of high-lights , vanish- ing-points , high-necked sleeves , long-necked dresses and gal- lant boys . She has been twice censor of the Phillipic. 'Gladys Goddard went abroad. She attracted much attention from the other sex and married an English earl, sixty years of age, who suddenly died after six months of married life. Grief-stricken, she returned to New York, where she is now residing in a swell mansion-thanks to the earl. At the present time she is receiving attention from a Squire, and there are prospects of her winning an- other title. Charles Brown is a hartender at the Pal His motto and warn- ing to customers is: Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow you will come again! A Ruth Sandeen is a world-famed stenographer. She can write one thousand words per minute, and sing ragtime at the same time. ,, .,..,,...,. L,,. . up ...,.,.. ., ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 51 LaRelda Wing missed her Schantz while teaching school, but, having become a nature lover, she lives in the devotion of a Forrest , VVinnifred Ledger has become a philanthropist. She is noted for her many gifts and her general attitude of generosity. VValter Sturm is a scientist and teacher of Bugology in Elgin H. S. He has recently discovered where the polywogs' tails go, just before they become frogs. Ruth Kumlin and Amy Lindblade preside over the Temperance Rooms on Seventh Street. Reuben Swenson is a side-walk contractor in Alaska. Lawrence VVade eloped with an actress. After spending a mod- erate fortune on the honeymoon, he returned to his new home in Chicago, where he and the actress took charge of the side sltows at the White City, and where they will be glad to receive any of their friends as performers. George Lindblade is known as the Fourteenth Avenue Capitalist. Loretto Miller lives all alone in a small cottage in Roscoe. She enjoys her books, cat and parrot. VVarren Aldrich was rejected by his love . He took Paris Green and proved that he had a good constitution by pulling through with the aid of six doctors and as many nurses. He is now a woman hater and travels for the Rockford Overall Factory. Charles Belshaw is still a mathematics shark. He discovered the theory of the fifth dimension. Chellis French is seldom seen, for he spends most every day in the woods. Adelbert Landry is a dealer in stogies for Fay Lewis. He is his own best customer. Nelson Reck and Robert Rogan are bankers and brokers-mosh ly broke. Herbert and Stanley Lindblade are traveling agents for Gold Dust. They are practical demonstrators-can talk your- arm off in English, Swedish or French. Hazel Andrews is a noted chalk-talker. She recently gave an illustrated lecture on the First and Second Battles of Bull Run in Rockford, under the auspices of Mrs. Thomas and the D. A. R. She made a great hit! C Y v-a-:pr'-- , H jg... rrg'-r-r : vw1' 'w ' ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 53 Elizabeth Hare is America's latest nature poet, a wonderful pic- ture of Human Nature. The fame of Maynard Lundgren as a spieler in H. S. has not yet died out. He is now a gas man. Grace Klaeger has been speechless for two years. She can hardly Utter a word. There are hopes for her recovery. Irma Haffner is chief musician in Bodfors' School of Music. Marion Little is a cateress. She recently officiated with great success at the wedding of Fritz Nelson and Judith Peterson. Glive Safford and Nellie Scoville are running a fancy-work es- tablishment on Fourteenth Avenue. Clara Braconier is working in the Telephone exchange in Har- risville. She knows all the local news. Lillie Gustafson is bookkeeper for Johnson's Motorcycle Garage. Hudah Johnson is advertising for a gentleman correspondent- with the view of matrimony. Has received many responses, but is so particular that she is still undecided. Harry McClafferty is editor of Joke Department of the Ladies' Home Journal, called It takes the Irish to beat the Dutch . Ervin Kindell is a repairer for the B'ell Telephone Co. He is not afraid of falling. Annetta Gibson is teacher of the second grade in Pecatonica. She is famous for turning down gentlemen callers, because of the pedagogical teachings of Mr. Haight concerning good teachers, late hours, and married life. William Cutting is an architect of good standing. Arthur Wright is a printerg is always right. Amy Marks is choir leader in the First Lutheran Church, Rock- ford, Illinois. Harvey Forrest is a first-class optician. He can fit glasses to anyone, whether they are needed or not. He is also a collector and consumer of all broken window panes and glass doors. Olga DeVries married a San Francisco millionaire during her second year of college. The man proved to be a counterfeiter. Both escaped to Australia, and nothing has been heard of them for several months. Elva Johnson is running a truck farm just south of town. Ruby Ahlstrand teaches music at home with great success. 5- . 1 IHS. 54 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Alice Albert received a legacy from a long lost uncle in Klondike. She is now traveling in all parts of Europe. Loretto Blake is ac- companying her. Mr. Gardner is an experienced hash-slinger in the VVhite Front Restaurant in Beloit. Lillian Messner was rescued from a western school teacher's destiny by the opening of a mysterious Doerr . Allen Parker is second violinist in the Sam Hill Orchestra . now on a concert tour to Europe. Lottie McGregor Hits and Hies from one occupation to another and continually says Uh tPjShavv! I don't care! Edward North is the author of a German pony. Herr Stedinger repeatedly recommends hunting him down with blood hounds. Marie Kehoe has just made her debut. She is now a full-fledged Cherry Valley Belle. Marion Oudin and Frances Karlson have compiled a German dictionary-all modern idioms, slang phrases inserted. Elizabeth Kimball is the president of a VVoman's Literary Club. Please bring dictionaries to Brittanica Cyclopedias. Ellwood Aldrich is helped by his track training to get out of the way of the girls. Vera Carpenter is still biting the Bates for automobile rides. Martha Mensel has had domestic trouble which started by her putting pepper in his coffee on April Fool's Day. But then, all's well that ends well. I Janet Woriiiwood conducts a school of Beauty Culture in Elgin. Howard Williaiiis is trying out for Joke Editorship of a New Milford paper. Grace Santee is assistant astronomer in U. S. Government Ob- servatory. She discovered invaluable data concerning moon and sky Qmostly honey-moons and sky-larksj. P Aura Pehrson has taken up landscapegardenirig and caused quite a revolution among our city parks. Robert Murphy is the potato king in Ireland. Willard Lindsay is a Ford chauffeur. He is noted for grub- bing out trees, and is worse than motorcycle Mike. Pauline Clemmer is a composer of music. Makes great love song hits. IS-'frfivwfr r 56 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Mildred Peterson and Gerda Seedoff are doing remarkable work in the slum districts of Chicago. They are advocates of soap, water and! Work. Lydia Sampson is a stenographer for Coca-Cola Bottling NVorks Co., in Chili. Hazel Kendrick is a clerk in Panagakis' VVest Side Confection- ery Store. She handles all candy at reduced pricesg kisses a spe- cialty. Marion Barber married a keeper of a light-house. She is now a light-house keeper in Cape Cod. Hildur Pearson is the author of a book called The necessity of teaching English in H. S. This is very popular among students. Ruth johnson bears the name of Ericson now. With the help of her better half she conducts a grocery store'on Thirty-first Street. The soundness of Ida Thornton's mind is never doubted, but her selfishness is often questioned. She is now writing volumes Ccontaining the information gathered and carefully preserved for the last fifteen years by herselfj and storing them in a vault in the Third National Bank. Ruth VVeingartner is a Domestic Arts teacher in an Esquimeaux School. . LeRoy Redin is searching for the pole by means of airship. Elsie Marsh is dean for a Southern school for girls. BernieceVVeldon is a leader of the Socialist party in Rockford. She is gaining great success through those eyes , which are load- stones to ambitious young men. Paul Engstrom set out to seek his fortune in the diamond mines of South Africa. Astrid Gustafson is the grocer in Monroe Center. She gets all the trade for miles around. Emma Johnson is a scientist and tutor for flunkers thereof-the hope of the hopeless. Beatrice Sim is an assistant Physical Training teacher in Beloit H. S. She is an enthusiastic advocate of the Bear Cat for all physical purposes. Delia Thompson is principal of Latham High School. Ruth Tait wants a man. She is now searching in Russia for one, as the last resort. - RCDClx'lfOl1'l7 HIGH SC'l'lOC7l- 1-IXXIK-ll. 57 1.11111 11'111'ie11 is the 11iz111ist i11 li1111x's 15111: 211111 711011 L,'e11t Store. C1iff111'11 11111111 is 1'z111t:1i11 111 1i11i1f111'11's 11z1se-112111 tez1111. .X111111s1 1'11:111111i1111s1 11l1I1111111 111z1111111ist 111101111011 11e111it 1'1111egc. S1112 1111w thinks there is 1111t11i11g like C11-11211. lt c111'e11 11er1 111-11-11 XYi111111ist is 111'i1'z11e SCCl'C1Zl1'y f11r june .XC1l12l1l1S. K1z1rg':1ret Xxifilj' is 111111k1ce1-1101- 1'11r Z1 1ez111i11g 111111111 tirm. She is better 1112111 :111 :11111i11g 111:1e11i11e, 1111 :1ce111111t 11f 11e1' speed 111111 ac- curacy. iX1lll1fl XYrig11t is il 111issi1111z1ry teacher 111 Java. '1i11e tire 11ies 111111 1111 llly 11111 s1'1111111 111:1tes have x'1111is11Qd with the S11llJ1iC. N11, 1 see 1111e more. Une, w1111 1121s 2111111151 passed into 11111ivi1111. '1'11z1t 11110 is Hess 111:1ir, 1111w the 1z111y 111' leisure 12111215 fat- 1:111x'j i11 11111111111 f's Circus. , 5 , 1 JMNQ 5 ng-aw rf' Yr,-, A I 1-5 ,- 1-'rv r ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 59 Class of 1913 COLORS :-Light Blue and Gold. MOTTO :-Give us Wisdom, or De saprentiam noblis. Class Offcers A First Semesler Second Semester CLARENCE BURR LESTER WEIFENBACK Presidents LOUISE KERN PEARL BIDLACK Vice-Presidents WILLISTON RECKHOW HENRY UTTER Secretaries KENNETH COOLING CARROLL KING Treasurers Class Yell Boom jig boom, boom jig boom, Boom jig a rig a jig a' boom jig, Rip ray res, Rip ray res, Class of '13, well I guess. srvifafrffi. ' ' EOQKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL The End of the School Year So June has come at last, we say, June and our freedom, Blessed day! We're glad just to be young and strong, To live and laugh and sing our song, For we are free today! Yet June is bringing us the end Of many things we long have loved: The daily touch of some dear friend, The elbows we have daily shoved, We'll know no more in summer. For time will always bring a change To Freshmen small and Seniors tall: The end of things within our range, Of things that we began last fall. Now all these things will cease. For underclassmen, one and all This has but little meaning now, But for the Seniors, large and small, It seems to settle on the brow In one deep scowl of sadness. Here in our dear old R. H. S., They've laughed away the happy days CVVith an occasional 'recess To learn some new, contrary waysj For four short years agone. And now has come the time to go Out to the cold and haughty worldg And there the effect of training show, And make impressions on that world By great and bright successes. How very, very much they'll miss The friendships of their schoolmates then And what will be their joy and bliss, In making new acquaintances, To think upon the old. I'm not a Senior, No, Oh no! I would not be one if I could, For next year I am going to be, If I am very, very good, And have my lessons well. But they have all the sympathy Of one who's their devoted friend, Of one who hates to see them go, And who their broken hearts would 1 end I n At this sad time of parting. M. L K ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL .f1.Y.YU-4I, 61 Junior Class History NVhat about the juniors? Everybody is well acquainted with us. Arc we not the life of the school? Are not our voices heard at all games, especially the '13 girls, while the boys nobly perform in atheltics? For the sake of the ignorant we will write our History. After graduating from the eighth grade we came to R. H. S. expecting to be treated with due respect. VVe were somewhat sur- prised at the taunts, jeers, and hoots which welcomed us, but then we knew that it was from jealousy. We were the pride of the school and delighted our teachers hearts f?j by our brilliant recita- tions and glorious flunks, for we did everything thoroughly, even in Hunking. The boys were very brave in getting away with the skeleton which haunted us in Physiology. During our Sophomore year we became expert with the chalk and string. The innumerable VVhy's appeared everywhere. When we became Juniors, we accomplished everything we undertook, even to making people believe that things are so that aren't and never could be. Wie learned all about electricity, light, and sound. Our debates were especially thrilling. We have shown that we are strong in class spirit and feel well able to attain the position of Seniors from which we will proudly view our career in the Rock- ford High. VV. R. '13, L. K. '13. U nnnn 551 0 . 4 l'li8E . 'HSN .ll , 1 . y - , u x X 55171, o i: . - Z Q' Wm lllilll .Mft Q.: s WHAT some oF Us NEED HM ' T' ' W' +Hfy1 uWw,'4, f 1f M, N M WEHJJQI4 V W 'V WfQ+wW 'mQW+HHW Rama 1.4M F .' vll1 I 1, Jn R ,1'.'iL n+ I 42 f M im N IPJQ7 H., , 1----L + + 1 l M' EXPRE nav Bimaiiflilllmxxx SUBHUMO SM ' I A P I I ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ,4.Y.N'I7.JI. 63 COLORS Red and White First S me.-star RALPH ji HRINSUN NURMA HUUN CAROL KING ALICE I RIiIiRl.'XN Class of 1914 Yi Offcers Prcsicleiits ce-Presirleilts Secretaries Treasurers YELL Rec. Ri-Ru-Ror! MOTTO Always Ready Second Semesler FRAN K L1 N HECK LOUISE ROGERS JUHN DALY s'11-xNI.12Y STORY ie Supi lln Soph lhe Soph-u-more! Une, Nine, Une, Four, Tl 3 LN 3: fx lluwlii llllllllllllllllllllll 'ok A 1 V 1 wh ' DWQSQJ ' '- M MWVFTQ f llIl M ., Y M .4, .Z I 4 rv Q ' A ll HMI!IIIlllllllllllllllnuannm 11 MII I mum H U Q gf X M, 1 fb 'V wg Q- u -I 2 4-1 . -V -- . nl '--V-1:45:55 ' Huw' M g dllkklnnumxxu , , Q p ' QQ if W 'Q'-m mf ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 65 Sophomore Class Hz'siory NVhen we entered, we were as green as the ordinary Freshies, but it didn't take us long to rub off the green and put on a wise look. We overcame the difliculties of Algebra and Bellum Helveti- cum. Now we have left the Hrst stake in our High School career and gone on to harder things such as Plane Geometry and Caesar. Some of us are braving the terrors of Room 15. But the class room is not the only place where we show our prowess. We have repre- sentatives on the football, basketball, and band. Our teacher say that there never were any like us, but they are not the only ones who think so either. No one can deny that we are a great class. VVhat other class in the second year has produced such heroes as -Iene VVelch and Diana Johnson? VVe will show this high school 21 great class in the future. rvoumon om sornmorr 1 3 Z it it ellll . , H J . ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL f1N.YI7AI. 67 Class of 1915 COLORS Purple and Gold F irsl Semester fl'C6f'S Second Semesler VVALTER LAMUNT EVERETTE ALLABEN Presidents CARI DLI N E URI JWN DC JRTHY HARBOUR Vice-Presidents RUTH IEACUN TRACY TAYLOR Secretaries PAUL MORGAN GRACE KELLOGG Treasurers Ice cream, soda water, ginger ale, and pol 1015 is always on the top, Stand them on their feet, Stand them on their head, 1915 can't ever be beat. , ' 9' ni ' H + is -r ' 1 - egg ' ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL A.Y.YUf1l. 69 Freshman Class History M r. Editor :- I have been told that you are in want of the history of the Class of 1915. and take it as my duty to render that information. The Class of '15 is the greatest class that ever entered the R. H. S. lly this statement I mean that the class of '15 is the best look- ing class, the most modest class, and the most considerate class. Excuse me, Mr. Editor, 1 don't mean to be egotistical, but am tell- ing you the truth of the class of '15, I forgot to say that kindness to our superiors is one of our chief characteristics, in fact we some- times take off our hats to the upper classmen. 1 think I will have to close my letter now as it is getting very long, and besides I have told you almost all of the history of the Class of '15, Really don't you think that our history is very great? I was talking to a junior the other day who told me that we should have the history of the Class of '15 published in a book form. He also said that we should put it on sale at the book stores in Rock- ford, Cherry Valley, Harlem, Roscoe, and other large cities. I am sure that if Mr. I. Brown, of the Senior class, would accept the position of traveling salesman for the Class of '15, money could be made in the investment . VVell, as it is two o'clock in the morning and l haven't my Alge- bra, 1 will have to close my letter. but I wish to say that the coming event of the next three years will be the Freshmen, who will come in debate, oratory, athletics, and wisdom. Your Obedient Servant, I. B. A. FRESHMAN. P. S.-I would like to have you advise me on the publishing of the history of the Class of '15. , , . n Q u ...,4 kQ'N litem H 6MwMW!0' 70 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL ALUMNI l atesg it exists by their information was obtained ASSOCIA1-,ONS volition, it is for the re- which with very little Long ago, the gradu- ates of the East Side High School met annually at the home of their principal as did the VVest Side High School. These meetings were merely social gatherings with no special purpose. When the present High School was built in 1885, the Alumni Association was formed. The purpose of this association was to give the older mem- bers an opportunity to meet and welcome the graduating class. This association is still in ex- istence and holds its an- nual meeting the night after commencement. 'I..e meeting usually begins with a short busi- ness session, followed by a program which opens with a speech of welcome to the new members, and answered by one of their representatives. The en- tering class usually con- tributes to the program either with the class song or a musical number. After the program re- freshments are served, and dancing rounds out the evening. The meetings were held for some time in Men- delssohn Hall, finally for the last two years. they have been held in the High School. Not as many of the older Alumni attended the meetings as the associa- tion would like, so that the purpose of the organ- ization is almost lost. No organization can stand without support: the Al- umni are all loyal, so why do they not show their loyalty by being present at the annual meeting? T0 GRADUATES The Alumni Association is, of, and for the gradu- ates of the R. H. S. The association membership is composed of its gradu- ception of the commence- ment class, for the reviv- ing of the young spirit of the older classes, for the renewing of old acquaint- ances once young, and above all its is for the Rockford High School. As a graduate of the you doing this asso- 'you avail privileges? R. H. S., are your duty by ciation? Do yourself of its And may lt be understood E . l .. We li 9 . fr, ' f '53 .4 5 i l if l A 6 !Lf4 ' A - !lf'f that the purpose of this article is that all Alumni members resolve that in this and coming years they will strengthen their interest in the associa- tion, at least to the ex- tent of their being pres- ent at each annual meet- J. B. S. '99 ing. ALUMNI RECORDS There are no perma- nent records of the Al- umni of our High School sim-e 1896. Of course the names may be found by going to the office .ri R. H. S. but there is no in- dication as to where the graduates are at present and what they are do- ing. Even the members of one class have no idea or record as to where their own class-mates are today. While the Alumni de- partment of this Annual was being compiled, much additional work would bring our Alumni records up to date. A great deal of this material, Which, ed by representatives of by the way, was gather- every class, could not be included in these pages for want of space. NVhy should we Alumni not have a book of our own, as large as we choose to make it without being limited to six or eight pages? If we could in some way get the opinion of the Alumni, as a body, with regard to this matter, we should be very glad to devise some method whereby it might be accomplished at once. VVould you like a rec- ord of your class and school friends in your own home, telling where they are and what they are doing? If so, let us have an expression of your senti- ment. SHORT HISTORIES OF CLASSES Class of 1885 The class of 1885, con- sisting of 13 girls and 7 boys was the first to graduate from the Cen- tral High School. under Supt. P. R. Walker, A. W. McPherson was the principal. Class of 1888 Thirteen only, five boys and eight girls, are all that graduated in 1888. However, the class tho small, stands today for a. great deal in the civic life of this and other communities. Mr. H. N. Baker was President of the Board of Education at that time and gave us the diplomas, so we call- ed ourselves A Bake-r's Dozen. ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 71 Clan of 1891 The class of 1891 was an unusually bright and energetic one from the stwndrolnt of learning. We started our class Lnder ,the dlrectlon of Mr. C. A. Smith, who left u to go to Lake Forest, and who I am very sorry to state has slnce passed away. His successor was W. H. Ed- wards, now of Pasadena, Cal. He was a very able rrlnclpal. Our class call was HI! YI! KI! Rockford High '91, '91 Zlp Boom Aye, and our colors were Blue and Silver. Clan of 1893 The class of 1893 was known as The VVorld's Falr Class. Two of our teachers. Miss Harriet Morse, and Miss Jennie Waldo are stlll members of the High School Faculty, and the members of the class look back with fondness, and appreciate the efforts of these teachers. The world has been most lflnd to the mem- bers of this class and they ar proving their ailglllty ln many walks of e. Clan of 1896 The class of 1896 num- bered slxty-elght, a large number for those days. Clall of 1897 Brave are the lads of '97. And her lassles true and fair, Spurred on to honor by ambition, Now golng forth to do and dare. -From Class Song of '97 The source of lnsplra- tlon for the splrlt of these llnes, we, as a class gained from the four year close association with Prxn. B. D. Parker, and hls loyal and sym- pathetic co-workers in the faculty. Aslde from those re- leased by death, as far as the author has been able to learn our class has been doing and dar- lng nobly ln their home life and ln the business world e'en tho' beset with llfe's adversltles and tho' scattered far from dear old Rockford High. Class of 1895 Of the forty-eight members of the class of '95, seven cannot be de- finitely located at pre- sent, slx have passed on to the Better Land. twenty-four are scatter- ed througout the Unltetl States, and eleven stlll linger in the city of their Alma Mater. SPORTS Tony Haines, who .was,, some player at Yale, ls busy every Sat- urday in the fall officiat- ing at Big Eight foot- ball games. Harry Sullivan, galned much fame as a baseball and football player whlle attending medical school at St. Louis. Roger Welch has been dolng great things for the Unlverslty track team of Illlnols. He ls a freshman there and ls not qualified for the var- sity, but he has helped the Freshmen wln many meets. His time is only a few seconds behind that of the varsity mller. Ray tShortyJ Thomas, who graduated with the class of '07, Rockford Hlgh School graduates with the '12 class at the Unlverslty of Illlnols thls year. Shorty was cap- tain of the University baseball team last year and certainly made good. Perry Graver, '09, who played three years on the hlgh school football team was a member of the University of Pittsburg football team last year. Perry wa a star end and was right there all the time. He was thought by many to be the best end Pittsburg ever had. He was also selected to flll the position of short- stop on the varsity base- ball team this sprlng. As this ls Perry's flrst year in college he has a prom- lslng future to come. Frank Levlngs, other- wise known as Shorty, ls running a large ranch near Mitchell, S. D. He helped wln the purple and gold banner which ls now ln the possession nf the High School by his track work. FOREIGN NEWS Josephine Cllfford, 'SG who ls teaching at Whea- ton made a trip to l-ju- rope last year. Miss Ethel Van Wie, '96, was a very fine sine- cr. She married recentlv lrlr. Zaugg of Rochester, N. Y. Her husband has just gone on a trip to Europe. Charles Hutchins, brother of D. B. Hut- chins of E. State St., was lost ln the Klondllfc region and never hcarfl ol' again. Miss: C. Edith Dlckcn- son, '93, is now Mrs. Ralph Skene, of Mallndl. llrltish East Africa. Paul Nllson, '07, ls furmly established ln the Orient as a. missionary. SOCIETY NOTES A Rockford soclal event of this spring was the marriage of Miss Fran- ces O'Connor. Miss Bessie Thornton. '01, was married to Rod- ney C. Wllson, of Brain- tree, Mass., during the Christmas holidays. The wedding of Mlss Beatrice Wilcox, '05, will be an event of this month. Mi s Isabelle Duffy, '95, was elected Presi- dent of the Catholic Woman's League at its annual meeting of the Columbus Club, Sunday, Aprll 21st, 1912. POETS' CORNER All the boys and girls of 1900 remember sweet- faced Agnes Brown, who was called Home, early in 1905. Although we all rejoice ln the full- nes of her life, yet our sorrow ls that she was so early recalled from the scene of her splendid activities. The following little poem was written by Agnes while yet a school girl. A FANCY We call them tire flies, Dartlng to and fro, Lighting up the darkness Everywhere they go, But they are little fright- ened stars Wandering here alone. For they have lost their way And cannot flnd their moonlit home. -Agnes E. Brown, '00, ve 2 . :I-4 I P' 72 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL R. H. S. ECHOES Published for the first and last 1?J time by The class of 1912. Offices-R. H. S. Office. Room 13, R. H. S. Locker 511. Pres. Hazel VVilcox Sec.-Clifford Hance. 1885-Mrs. Eva D. Ben- nett. 1886-Mr. Fred Carpenter 1887-Mr. Philip A. Smith 1888-Mr. D. R. Mead. 1889-Miss Lillian Storen 1890-Mr. Frank Carpent- er. 1891-Mrs. Wm. Ralston. 1892-Mr. E. M. St. John 1893-Miss Ida B. Pater- son. 1894-Miss Mattie B. Kinnie. 1895-Miss Isabelle Duf- fey. 1896-Miss Harriet Vin- cent. 1897-Miss Flora E. Eddy 1898-Miss Ethel Vincent 1899-Mr. John Sinder- son. 1900-Miss Elizabeth Cor- coran. 1901-Miss R o d n e y C. Wilson. 1902-Miss L a. u r a E. Ryan. 1903--Miss Lottie Hed- rick. 1904--Mr. Hugo Hering. 1905-Miss Beulah John- son. 1906-Mr. Carroll King. 1907-Mr. Carson Porter 1908-Miss Myrna Wilcox 1909-Emerson Hinch- liffe. 1910-Rachel Cummings. 1911-Thornton Vvilcox. EDITORIAL Rockford High School is a great place. The chief duty of Rockford High School is to turn out graduates There- fore the graduates of Rockford High School should be great. And they are. Look around the city today- the graduate of a few years can see it well-- and notice how many positions of real trust responsibility are filled by High School Alumni. Look at the make-up of the faculty of the School itself, look at the gram- mar schools, look in the big offices and at the heads of firms, notice the newspapers and the man- ufacturing interests of the city, everywhere, will be found former students of the High School. VVhen the present read- ers of this sheet become captains of industry, and directors of des- tiny, and when they are in need of ambitious young help, let them not forget the place Where they got their start and let them take their as- sistants from Rockford High School. While business men are forming associations to advertise and boost Rock- ford in the outside world, Rockford High School, unnoticed by almost ev- erybody, is, in her own way. giving the city a great amount of the best kind of advertising. Every year she sends out thirty or forty of her graduates to universities and colleges all over the United States. And just as regularly every few weeks the papers will come out with the head- lines, Rockford Boy is Honored at College, or something similar, and go on to tell how a High School alumnus has been captain of a victorious team, or has been elect- ed an officer in some- thing. or has won a com- petition for editorship or managership of some publication or organiza- tion. A college community is made up of represent- atives of an infinite num- ber of different localities, and the alumnus who makes a name for him- self, and thus his city, while away at school does more in an advertising way than half a dozen pamphlets printed, sent around, and promptly thrown away. Class of 1899 Looking back through the dozen and one years since the class of 1899 emerged as a chrysalis of high school genera- tion, two things may be somewhat of interestg the way the future looks to us as embodied in a class prophecy, and the actual accomplishments that have transpired. The class prophets weren't slow in assign- ing many members of the class to cunnubial bliss- but, Oh! How they missed the mark-out of a class of fifty-five mem- bers, some thirty-six have been married and not one of the thirty-six married to a member of his or her class! And we thought we. had class spirit, too. Some thirty are still making Rock- ford their home. As to visions of lndust- rial achievements, our prophets did somewhat better for we have from the class, engineers, man- ufacturers. doctors, law- yers, instructors and mu- sicians. We were proud at our commencement to be- come a unit of the Alum- ni of R. H. S. We have passed from commence- ment to the midst of achievement and we are still proud of it. Long may the Alumni Associa- tion flourish and absorb each new unit as the years pass. Class of 1900 Never before did the R. H. S. feel such a pang of sorrow as when the grand, old class of Naughty Naught left her portals. So incapable was she of existing with- out the versatility of this class, that to her faculty she has recalled five of its members, who will be found today in all of the school's many depart- ments. Miss Czarina Giddings, Miss Hazel Putnam, and Miss Elizabeth Corcoran, are striving to have their charges handle English, Latin, Greek. , and Ger- man like natives, Miss Martha Bull expounds the mysteries of science, while the mathematical stars, trained by Miss Elenor Pierpont, will one day astonish the world. Has such an honor been bestowed upon any other class? Class of 1902 Although our class of fifty-six is comparatively small compared with those of more recent years, we feel that we have set an example that all might follow. Our class reunions go to prove lf. E- .1 - :3..s.:., .V nn,-. 1.,g-ffm. V .v .,,. ... ,L iii'--'ff'-'Yrs-'if -inQf 9'EJsrf'l'5?7 '-I ,..- fs- 1- ...QI rr 11W E ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 73 that class loyalty ls not on the decline. We are convinced that these annual gatherings are of the greatest im- portance ln fostering and keeping alive the true spirit of loyalty. The at- tendance on these occa- sions ls, and always has been, very large. One thing ln particular that we have retained. which ln many classes has been sacrificed to that lntan- glble something that binds us together with a devotion unknown else- where. This June we are to celebrate our tenth an- nual reunlon. The de- cade has not decreased our loyalty to our class or lessened our enjoy- ment of each recurring anniversary. That sen- timent ls full of meaning to us. It ls a matter of pride and great gratin- catlon that reunions like ours should be sustained for ten years with no dl- mlnuatlon of interest: lt has been a great pleas- ure for us to watch dur- lng the past ten years the progress of our class- mates, ln their various station of life and there is no time at which we are disposed to think more highly of each other than when we find him standing high ln the es- teem of others. ' Clau of 1904 It may prove a matter of no small Interest for the members of the 1904 class to learn ln how far the prophecies of our ill- ustrious class hlstorlan, Dayton Upson, have been correct. What was the name of that distinguish- ed old hlghbrow who said that a prophet is not without honor save ln his own country.? Owing to many suc- cessful plunges in the matrimonial sea, it has been necessary to extend the class roll. Has any one appraised T. R. of this state of affairs? Twenty-six members of the class have been mar- ried thereby adding 11 junior '04's to the class roster. PURELY PERSONAL Miss Mattie B. Klnnle, '94, is a teacher ln the Lincoln School. Mrs. Eva. D. Bennett's home is at 614 Ashland Ave., but during busi- ness hours you Wlll find her keeping books at Waldo's East Side store. Robt. N. Holt, '86, ls practicing law in Chica- go. He is dolng as well as a good Methodist can be expected to do in that profession. - Rosa A. Beatson, '87, is Assistant Couty Treasur- er in Rockford. Luclen Green, '06, who flnlshed Annapolis last year, is now in Florida making a tour of tl1e world. Mr. Harry B. North, '91 who was a very bright scholar, is now State's Attorney of this city. Big George Holt, '92, went to Europe, and since he came back has made his living singing. He can make some noise too! Chas. F. Brogunier, '93, ls Supt. of Malls in Rock- ford. Edith Graham, '96. has changed her name to Mrs. Harry Needham of Rock- ford. Henry Peers, '97, had a strong attraction for ladies' hands, which he can make more attract- ive by means of his Jew- elry store than by send- ing them to the beauty parlor now. Elizabeth Hopkins. '98, 18 a teacher in Tacoma, Wash. John Slnderson, '99, is a draftsman llvlng ln this city. He is president of the Alumni Association and is a faithful worker along that line. Bessie A. Thornton, the baby of '01 is now Mrs. liodney Wilson, of Brain- tree, Mass. Miss May Flddlck, '04, ls still working toward her high standards of llte. Miss Louise Warren, '91, daughter of Mrs. Julia VVarren of N. Main St., was engaged in probation work for the city before her marriage to Rev. W. A. Atkinson, of Detrnlt, Mich. Ability to draw won for Frank Welsh, '10, early in his Freshman year, a Position on the Jack O'Lantern, the Dartmouth humorous magazine. Ida M. Patterson, '93, ls grincipal of Church school, Rockford. D. Ray Mead, '88, is one of the leading mer- chants, having the larg- est furnlture and carpet store in Rockford. Fred E. Carpenter, '86, is a country lawyer and incidentally has held sev- eral non-paying political positions. He was the nrst president of our Rockford Park District. I-Ie is the only one of the men of '86 that has es- caped the snare of mat- rimony. Mrs. Sadie Stothard Boswell llves at 719 Jeff- erson St., is still a good Methodist and has a son who graduates from col- lege this year, 1912. The pride CU for Rock- ford High School Teach- lng Faculty, was a. mem- ber of '86, Gracie Brant- lngham: she ls a great artist and draws and paints. Mr. A. Philip Smith, '87, is a lawyer in Rock- ford. Mrs. Aurllla Holland Allen. '91, assisted by her son ls publishing a month- ly magazine known to many readers, the Ten Story Book. Her hus- band, C. Dwight Allen, died two years ago. Harold Cutting, '10 ls at the University of Illl- nols. Helen Barber, '10 ls a teacher ln the P. A. Pet- erson school. Mary Marean, '10, ls teaching ln the Church school. Prof. Seth Gregory, '89, will soon have completed 20 year of teaching at the College for Deaf Mutes at Delavan, Wis. Miss Katie McEachran, '91, formerly of the Scotch settlement, Argyle, is now Mrs. W. B. Rals- ton of this city. 74 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Howard Wells, '92, is playing the piano for a living. He has grown whiskers and had the ad- vantage of dwelling in foreign climes also. Robt. Lathrop, '88, is a prominent lawyer in this city and has been very successful. One member of '95 has attained a world wide fame as a writer. Ar- thur Ruhl, who is editor and dramatic critic of ColIier's Weekly, has also contributed for Scribners, I-Iarpers, and other lead- ing magazines. He has also written a book on South America, where he traveled extensively a few years ago. At the present time Arthur is again in South America for the purpose of Writing about places missed on his last trip there and getting more information about the inhabitants of the continent. Myrtle Irons, '91, is supervisor of, drawing for the city schools. Three years successful teaching in the Hall School of Rockford, eight years principalship of the Rock Falls High School, and two years as His- tory teacher in the High- land Park Township school near Chicago for Etta Grunewald, '97, is about as good a peda- gogic record as teaching ten or twelve years in the Rockford High is for Blanche Clark, Flora Eddy and Etta Brown. Ada Raymond, '91, is Mrs. Thro of Rockford. Carrie E. Ades, '99, re- sides at 1044 Rockton Ave., she is a teacher in the city schools. That Cupid was a mem- ber of '90 is attested by fthe ihct 'that he pro- moted two happy mar- riages therein. Fred Car- rlco. '00, took as his wife, Mabel Miller, and Arthur Lawson married Florence Marsh. Mattie E. Bement, '04, 409 Grove St., St. Paul, is in a dentlst's odice. She is Dr. Wand's as- sistant and bookeeper. She has been there a year but will return to school teaching this fall. I 1 F l N l l Y N 1 l l Ruth E. Burlingame, '02, resigned her position as teacher in the Henry Freeman School, April 1, to become--'Z Bernice' Ford, '04, is using her spare time in instilling poetry into the many small heads in Farmer City, Ill. Mr. Carroll King, '06, is a teacher in R. H. S. Just now he's very popu- lar, but he'll grow older some day. Edna Stanbury, Mil- dred Tetlow, Alice Johns and Frances Brockman, '07, have accepted posi- tions as housewives. Miss Rachel Cummings '10, is at Normal school in DeKalb. ,Vvllson H. Irvine, '88, has perhaps brought the class the highest fame. His name as an artist is recognized among those who are bringing credit to the city of Chicago. Miss Laverne Packard, '91, is now living at Del- avan. Vvisconsin, She is Mrs. H. V. Taylor and is teaching in a school for the deaf. Grace Barbour, '86, has been a kindergarten teacher for many years and has made so much money that she gets call- ed before the Board of Review of Cook County every year. Francis Lyons, '86, is still teaching. She is too smart to live with any man. Mr. Walter Forbes. '87, is a manufacturer in Rockford. Sidney W. Smith, '93, is a lawyer in Omaha, Neb. Wallace Hobart, '96, de- serted music this spring and made an excursion into politics. making a line run for County Re- corder: Florence Foster, '96, is secretary of the High School. Eb Engstrom and Ed St. John, '92, got to be lawyers. Eb does a little farming on the side. VVe fSt. Johnl some- times think we'd rather be a farmer ourselves. Agard Bartlett, '04. is at the Bartlett Mills in Rockford. Florence Vvilllams, '10, is at DeKalb Normal School. Lucius Andrews, '92, writes often. Each time he has a new automo- bile, a new horse or a. new bank. Cora Wester, '09, the gifted pianist of the class of 1909 who used to pre- side at the piano at as- semblies, has been keep- ing up her musical stud- ies in Chicago. Miss Lillian E. Storen, '89, is a bookkeeper for the City Clerk in the City Hall. She lives at 1404 Elm St. Hugo Hering, '04, finds Modern History more in- teresting than Ancient. Eleanore Lagerquist, '04, is still secretary to the Board of Education and is still-well, consult your class prophecy. Miss Beulah Johnson, '05, is a teacher in the Domestic Science depart- ment at High School. Aleta McEvoy, '04, is assistant in Chemistry and Physics at the High School, and a staunch disciple of Independent Womanhoodf' Lorena Church, '00, is a full-fledged Faculty at Rockford College. She has received her degree of A. M. from Chicago University. Bessie Radcliffe, '04 and and Glenn Relman, '04, arehstill striving for some means whereby they may become sisters. Bessie is at home getting valu- able domestlc training. Glenn is teaching but nevertheless very efficient in similar lines. Mr. John Langwill, '05, graduated from the Uni- versity of Wisconsin last year, and is now Asst. Supt. of the Drilling Machine Co. of this city. Florence Meade, '04. is Mrs. Harry Little of Chl- cago. ., q.ger.g--airwlzmwlf '1 11'? 3 2'P'N?Fi?I ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 75 Thornton VVllcox ls at Belolt College. Miss Amy Denman, '94, ls a stenog. in Rockford. Roy W. Burrltt, '94, ls a farmer north of Rock- ford. Mlss Hattle B. Leonard '94, ls now Mrs. Sumner Miller of Camp Ave. Miss Lottie Hedrick, '03, ls a teacher ln Church School. Two members of the class of 1909 chose do- mestlc sclence schools in which to continue their studies. Belle Hlnchcllff ls at present at Sim- mons College ln Boston, and Vlrglnla. Wolcott ls ln attendance at Stout Institute. The Dormer was on the 1909 Annual Board, the latter was Editor-ln-Chief of the 1909 Owl. lSpeclal to the Echoes. J The married men of '06 held a banquet last night. Those ln attend- ance were Charles Cross. Anthony I-Ialnes, Leslie Klng, Lyle Newman and Arthur Zoller. Lyle New- man had the youngest member of the class there to lntroduce. Emerson Hlnchcllff, '09, was voted lnto the place of editor of the Daily Sun, the daily publica- tion of the Unlverslty of Cornell. He ls well quall- tled for the position and his many friends wish hlm success. Records galore have fallen before Ralph Bra- brook, '09, the manager of the 1909 Annual, who ls at present a Junior at the Montana State Col- lege of Mechanical Arts in the C. E. course. In hls freshman year Bra.- brook played on the champlonshlp basketball team, and broke about sixteen records on the track, including the state record ln the broad jump. He has continued his athletic work and ln ad- dltlon has been elected to official positions ln student activities, as the Society of Clvll Engln- eers. ' Ethel Vincent, '98, ls a teacher ln R. H. S. Evelyn Teague West- enberg, '02, promotor of The Business Woman, changed to the belief of Complements not Com- petitors. Strange to note her opponent ln that long ago contest has swung around to the pro- fession of teaching Woman's dlvlne peroga- tlve to change her mind, again. Chicago, Aprll 1, 1912. -Arthur Knight, Dart- mouth, '11, the original ol' Dawson '11 received a two dollar raise yester- day-Butler Bros. The goal of his ambi- tion, the business man- agershlp of the Illlo, the annual publication of the Unlverslty of Illlnols, was attained by Wilford Johns, '10, early this spring. It is an elective position and was only attained after a long campaign. We were very sorry to hear of the death of Miss Lucy Waldo, who gradu- ated with the class of 1908. She was editor of the Owl in her Senior year. She was loved and admired by all who knew her. She leaves a host of friends who felt her death keenly. Raymond McLarty was elected edltor of the 1912 Unlverslty of Illlnols year book. This ls the greatest honor that can be given to a student, many friends and his wish him good luck ln hls great undertaking. ADVERTISEMENTS , I am so lonesome, No one to love, etc. Specialty singing by the '97 trio, Fred Hicks, Fltch Goodman, and Harry Glll. The trlo, tho' still voclferous, are lending their vocal cords for business enterprises. Hicks ls owner of a department store in Den- ver: Goodman is manag- er for Swift 62 Co., at Evanston, Ind., and Glll is assistant superinten- dent of the American lvlalze Mfg. Co., at Roby, nd. Attention! Class Mates of '97. Eat all the Hood Rlver Oregon Apples you can, for Asa and Lucy Cutler grow the best of them. For good Wall Paper see Carl Smith. Don't go elsewhere to be cheat- ed. FOR RENT-During the summer while we are not using lt, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N. H. Location good, climate flne. Apply: Edwin Keel- er, William Knight Ar- thur Knlght, Robert Hun- ter, Ray Taylor, Floyd Tlndall, Carlton Welsh, Frank Welsh, Harold Ingersoll, Edwin Reber, Arthur Sterling and Hugh Courtrlght. VVhen about to pur- chase tln cans and Kit- chen utenslls call up Har- old Clark of the Clark Mfg. Co. He will tell you all about them. Correspondence School ln AGRICULTURE The FRISBIE Brothers. R. R. No. 666 Do not forget to call at Ye Gyfte Shoppe when you wlsh to see rare and beautiful art goods and antique furniture. Nellle Hicks will show them to you. Matthew Rundqulst, M. D. Missoula, Montana Offlce hours: 10 to 12 A.M.,3to4P.M.7to 8 P. M. FOR SALE-My polltl- cal machine. Also adver- tising space in the Illlo. Wilford Johns, '10, Mgr. When you lose any- thing in Chicago, call up Kendall Clark of the Ad- vertising Department of the Record Herald. He will see that you I'lnd lt. WANTED-More men like Ralph Brabrook, '09. -Montana College of , Mechanical Arts. 76 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL POETS' CORNER The following poem, unearthed by a member of the class of '89, was written the' day after the class of '88 had received their diplomas. To The Seniors of '89, We assemble here this summer morn, Under a title just new- born, Today for the Iirst we meet as Seniors, Leaving behind each trace of Juniors, VVe have reached at last the highest shelf. Which adds dignity and honor to eat-h one's self. No more toil for our superiors, But how submissive must be our inferiors, We 'vill oertainly show what Seniors can do. Altho, we are young and inexperienced too, VVe will also prove we were born in time, Not a hundred years too soon or a hundred he- hind. Xve already know what talent we show, For music-, for art, for literature and so When of no more genius we feel the need, Yvith sul-h a brilliant prospect in view, VVe gladly begin our du- ties new. And may eaeh meeting more joyful be. In this year which be- fore us we see, And may we all so gladly Combine To make famous the class of '89, That it will be proclaim- ed , As the bright and illust- rious twenty eight. For' Class of 1890 A class of latent ambi- tion If not in the R. H. S shown. Most all have attained distinction Some way in life's var- ious trend And in the 4-lass of 1890, One holds the power be- hind the throne. Our lVlayor's wife we gladly L-laim Was a elass-mate, a sin- cere friend. 4Frank A. Carpenter 1890 Wim W 'Wlwliill MM Q., H, . ji- .-f..r, ': ,- - ,, l l f law? QW 'p 1714? J ' N ew , 3 l-'cufff , 1 Mmm- ' NIJIIJM N l 'if '5 xx' 'v lJ,1fKM.! N aA! 7,19 A X37 lx V sf' yn I R 8 it lf! 'ff M ff f'H f V ' we-ae' I .ky ln pr f': ,l . . l .. 4.-s 1 - s... lx'OC'lCl7f7l?ll HIGH SCIICJOI. .bl.Y.YI'.tIl. 77 rfq 1 rl ,gl .1 XL 34bQA29i. f? l l lilllllg '5 IiRll.Xl'S some cold and stormy morning' you have stolen a march on the janitor hy eoming' in the north cloor? If so, von have lloulrtless notieell the cooking ancl sewing' rooms as you eamc mast. llere a little haml of girls are learning to he practical. ln sewing. the girls are husy flrafting' patterns, and clesigningaml mak- ing' the pretty mlresses you see them wearing to school now ancl then. llesifles this. there are interesting' lessons on fahries and color. ln the kitchen are husy eookettes in white aprons, niaking the most clelieious things to eat, Hu some llays they tliseuss proh- lems ul- llome Sanitation, anal llouse l7eeoration, antl malie plans of houses. with the interior furnishings eousiclerecl ancl the eost estimatetl, lint of course the really hest times are when there are 'eatsf' Xu mention is mafle of the time l.ovena poureml the Sollti in the sink. or when lieth killed the yeast, hut the successes have lmeen so many anil so markeil that the work of the llepartment has provetl very interesting' anfl yalualmle. ' 4 1., 14. '11, X .-feb W, V -7- 4 7 X V J f f uk fix W U gg ,,-14 A F A A f X 'W If ff M51 -'NM-N P V ' l,f I 1 Em- s, ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Athletic Assocz'az'z'on NELSON RECK, President. Team Managers VVARRIEN H. ALDRICH EMORY HALL Foot llall Track HOVVIELL GARVER THEODORE SCHROM Basket Ball llase Rall Faculty Members flloard of Controll HUGO L. HERING ROBIN L. HAMILTON Treasurer Chairman This has been an unusual year financially. The foot ball season was one of the poorest in years. To balance this unfortunate circumstance, the basket ball season was the best in the history of the school. We started the foot ball season with two defeats, one tie, and one victory. This was not as good a showing as in former years, and may account somewhat for the lack of attendance at the game. When the team did pick up and show its true form, adverse weather conditions kept many rooters from the sidelines. This resulted in a loss of ap- proximately S300 on the season. On the other hand, interest in basket ball was keen. Almost every game was witnessed by a good crowd. When the last game had been played, the Association was glad to announce that the foot ball debt had been obliterated. The Board of Control and the Chairman have worked hard throughout the year. It is but just to say that it is due to their unselfish efforts, that the .Association was so successful under the unfavorable conditions. N. R., '12, 80 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Review of Football 1911 The difficulties which confronted Coaches Hull and Little were greater perhaps than those of any preceeding year in the history of the school. In the first place the team was almost entirely made up of new material, there being only three veterans on the team. The coaches also were not acquainted with the ability of any of their men, as they were both new. The schedule was one of the hardest that the Rockford High School has played. Of the last teams against whom they played, four were given their first defeat of the season. The Kewanee High School Team, which we played on Thanksgiving Day claimed the State title. At the commencement of the season the playing of the team was somewhat ragged, which partly accounts for the two defeats at the beginning of the year. After the Rock Island game the team showed its worth and displayed some excellent team work. One great factor in bringing about this change was the coaching. Captain Skinner at left half back played a consistent game throughout the year. He was especially good on wide end runs and was a hard man to tackle. Howell Garver who played at full back, gained much ground by his hard line plunging. Edwin Grant, also at full back, was a good man in forming interference. John Doyle and Theodore Schrom made an excellent pair of ends. They were both fast in running down the field under punts, often making touchdowns by recovering the ball. Doyle was unerring in receiving forward passes, and both were sure tacklers. Homer Heffran and Ralph johnson at the tackle positions added much to the strength ofthe line. They will both be back next year to help make a stonewall line. Eugene VVelch, John Daly, and Stanley Putnam were excellent men at the guard positions. Welch was good at opening holes. Daly's strong point was tackling. Putnam was good at stopping rushes. This year only' four men will graduate. The are: Eckie john- son, Roy Messner, VVarren Aldrich, and Robert Rogan. Although these men will be missed We will have practically a veteran team next season. They promise to be a championship team, which will uphold the standard of the Rockford High School in athletics. John Doyle, as captain of the 1912 team, who is another son of the Emerald Isle, though much smaller than Dovvdakin, possesses fully as much fight and grit as that plucky Irishman. He will undoubtedly lead his team to SUCCCSS ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL si down in Egypt Our Coach Walter Frances Hull, our football coach, learned his A-B-C's Through town-team. and back-lot games, he also learned his foot-ball A-B-C's there. This early training was so successful, that he is said - to have been Y-Z to the game when he went to VVhen playing, he was as well known for Come on, fellers , as he is to us for his favorite Rockford by-word, Fall on the ball. Brains plus long continued patience have made the same suc- MD- idf e f' college. B- 4 cess for him as a coach, that brains plus the willingness to take punishment all day won for him as a player. ' X E W f 4u 'iF' 1 Y. ai AN X Y. Q .- -F , Foofball Schedule Date l Opponents Played at Score p Won by Sept 30 V Lane Tech. H. S ........... Rockford 12-0 Lane Oct. 7 Normal H. S. .......,.... Rockford 0-16 Rockford Oct. 14 East Aurora H. S .....,. E. Aurora 10-5 E. Aurora Oct. 21 Rock Island H. S ......... Rockford 6+6 Rockford Oct. 28 Monmouth H. S ........... Rockford 3-17 Rockford Nov. 4 1 Elgin H. S. .......,.,,.,... . Rockford 6-18 Rockford Nov. 11 Moline H. S. ....,,. ..... R ockford 0-11 Rockford Nov. 18, Urbana H. S ................. Rockford 6-30 Rockford Nov. 301 Kewanee H. S... ......... Rockford 3-11 Rockford W I f . Q ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 83 Line-up of Football Team NAME Fon sncizr l Ngfolff weight POSITION Class john Skinner Long John 155 Left Half '13 Howell Garver Gravy 155 Full Back '13 Frank johnson Eckie 140 Right 'Half '12 Roy Messner Gilbert 135 Quarter '12 Theodore Schrom Tater 145 Left End '13 Homer Heffran Hungry 168 Left Tackle '13 Eugene Welch Porky 164 Left Guard '14 Warren Aldrich Ichabod 148 Center '12 john Daly Scruby 158 Right Guard '14 Ralph Johnson Diana 162 Right Tackle '13 john Doyle Dinny 125 Right End '13 Edwin Grant Essie 145 Half Back '13 Stanley Putnam 'fVenus 165 Right Guard '14 Robert Rogan Bob 138 Quarter '12 Robert Leach Eric 158 Center '14 The Second Football Team One great factor in the success of the regular eleven was the hard working second team. These boys were also coached by Messrs. Hull and Little. The boys bore many unpleasant nights of scrimmage against the first team. Although they had but few games to play they were working for the benefit of the regulars and re- mained loyal the entire season. The first game was a practice game with the first team which was very close. A few weeks later they played Harvard High School, defeating them 17-O. The last game was with Carl Schurtz High School of Chicago, as a curtain raiser to the Rock Island game. Unfortunately, the second team was defeated 3-O after a hard fought battle. The success of this team is undoubtedly due to its substantial diet: for instance, Taters, Gravy, and Pork, to which Hun- gry Heffran did full justice. It is also clue to the faithful watching of its patron goddesses, Diana and Venus, who showed form on the gridiron. 6 7 Those Who Have Played Their Last Foot Ball Game for R. H. S. Frank Johnson Eckie Johnson, the clever little quarterback, halfback, end, and what . not, again demonstrated his ability last season as one of the fastest and headiest football players on the team. He is a player who can be counted on to do more than his part in the football machineg in fact, it is his A 'I m. policy to try to outdo about one- third of the opposing team, and he usually succeeds in the atempt. lickie is planning to take a course in lleloit College after which he in- tends to devote his time to the cause of woman suffrage. The boys and girls of the Senior Class join together in wishing him success in his under- taking. Roy M essner l.ast fall, when Roy Messner re- ported to the coaches for practice, it was sometime before it was found out just what the little pink cheeked fellow was good for. He was given a chance, and to the surprise of all he made good. He proved to be a wonderful quarterback, and it was only a few weeks until he had made a regular position on the team. Roy is a heady, aggressive player, and one who did his full share in the season's work. Roy is a living illustration of the old say- ing that quality and not quantity that counts. Roy's ambition is to develop a smile that will rival that of Mona Lisa. 86 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL A N N UAL Warren Aldrich classmates. Robert Rogan Last fall, Bobby Rogan, who claims to be the least boy in the class, except as to length. after a certain pro- cess of mathematical calculation, arriv- ed at the conclusion that, being a senior it was time for him to win his RH in football. Accordingly, with a truly pa- triotic spirit, Robby offered up his long hungry fraine as a sacrifice to the noble cause. He proved himself to be a great quarterback, and when called upon to lead his team, Bobby was always in the light. His kicking ability helped to win many points for the Red and lllack. Bobby has one great am- bition in life, i. e., to he as fat east and west as he is north and south. ThE senior class hope to see his worthy ambition fullx realized Few followers of the game of football realize the import inte of the central posi tion, Too often not enough credit 15 gn en to the man who plavs there but the root ers have not failed to 1'CCOgI1l7C the ab1l1tv of Aldrich as a center Shifted from tackle, where he had alreidy gained the reputation of being the scrappiest of scrap pers, Aldrich proceeded to demonstrate that he was also a powerful man in his new position. Besides being a valuable player on the team he was also manager which position he filled well Aldrich s ambition is to make the Beloit College team, and to be president of the United States. He has the sincere wishes of his ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 87 Review of Basketball Season The Basketball season of 1011-12 was ausuccessful one, financially as well as otherwise. After Eckie Johnson, the captain, had left the team on account of his desire to graduate, not an R man re- mained. Mr. Little had charge of the boys and worked hard to make a good basketball team out of them. In this he was successful for we only lost three games out of eleven. Carl Nelson and Roy Messner at the forward positions, made a fast pair and rolled in baskets whenever they had an opportunity. At center, Howell Garver and Ralph Cotta proved to be the equals of their opponents in most cases. Theodore Schrom, Homer Cotta, and Lester VVC1fC11bHCl'I were excellent guards and very seldom allowed their man to get away from them. The Northern Illinois Tournament was held in DeKalb this year. Rockford was unfortunate in losing the first game to Belvidere. This was partly due to the fact that the boys had had ,no experience in playing at tournaments. This was the time when the influence of an experienced veteran like Ekie johnson would have been a great advantage. VVith the exception of Roy hlessner the same team will be back next year. under the captaincy of Howell Garver. This team ought to duplicate the record established by the team of 1910-ll. The Second Basketball Team The secondary championship of Rockford was won by the second five this year. The College Boys were the only ones who succeed- ed in defeating them. Clarence Lander was elected captain early in the season and played a fast game at forward position to warrant the honor. It was difficult to select a second team as there were so many players of equal ability. ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Our Coach LeRoy L. Little, our basketball coach, had his early training in the Tolona High School football team. Later he 4 played at quarterback position in college 9- ln all athletic games he became a student. . ng' His performances have always been pleasing to watch because of his geutlemanly sportsmanship, E I and with him as a leader, our basketball season was a great success. Basket Ball Schedule, 1911-12 i Dee, 30 Alumni ......,.s............sr..,., 49-34 Rockford ijan. 5 Batavia at Batavia ........ 23-35 Batavia ibm, 12 Beloit at Beloit ...se....... 17-15 Rockford an. l9 'S camore at S camore 33-32 Rockford ,I Y Y Y ljan. 26 Hinsdale at Rockford 30-19 Rockford lFeb. 2 Nlireeport at Freeport .... 12-39 Freeport Feb. 9 Beloit at Rockford ........ 30-l4 Rockford Feb. l6 Freeport at Rockford .... 24-18 Rockford Feb. 23 Tournament at Dekalb ,Belvidere .r.................. ..... 2 6-35 llelvidere Mar. 1 lSyC8.l1lOI'C at Rockford 53-18 Rockford Mar, 8 ililgin at Rockford ......., 44-24 Rockford 4 90 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL ' xgag' W 5 l C ff CX if . kj 3 az 9' .1 'l .. f . - , - ' alt . . if r ff fir-. - ,741 f X . A- fijgffm-4 ' ,if f i .Q74'ff 2 HE track season for 1912 started with a relay between Freeport and Rockford. Much enthusiasm was shown on this occasion. For two weeks before the race was to be pulled off, anyone visiting the Fair Grounds Park would witness a fine sight. Candidates for this relay could be seen training in preparation for the event. Hall started the race for Rockford and Betts for Freeport. The race was anyones until the finish. First one school would be ahead and then another. The little fellows were the ones that did the work in this race. Franklin Reck did the finest running of the day. VVhen the message was handed to Roy Messner by Ralph Cotta, Rockford was 150 yards in the lead. This lead was retained till the finish. Steiurod finished for Freeport. Entrants were sent to the Beloit lnterscholastic meet, but Rock- ford did not win any points. Some fast races were run. The 100-yd. dash record of Beloit was broken. This was won by a Milwaukee man in 10 seconds flat. Mr. Loos has charge of the track, and is doing good work. He is a good coach, and a splendid athlete himself. The Class Day meet was held at the Fair Grounds. The Seniors won the meet by a walk-away. Some fine material showed up in this tryout, and we may have more of them next year. The order of events follow: 50-yd, Dash .,,..,.,...,..,. ..,...,...........,.... ........ H a ll, Messner, Heffran Shot Put ,,,..,... ........ l Daley, Aldrich, Schrom 100-yd, Dash ,,,.. ....... A lessner, Burr, Parker High jump ,,,,w ....... H effran, Grattan, illelin 2' 92 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Pole Vault ....... .......... lN lackey, Smith, Williams Discus ...,.l........ ......... N lessner, Smith, Wagner Hammer .....,.....,..... ......... P utnam, Aldrich, Schrom 220-yd. Hurdles ....... ......,.,.......... M essner, Gratton 220-yd. Dash ..... ................ H all, Parker, Bun 440-yd, Run ,......... Hall, Grattan, Schrom Mile Run ........ ....... S mith, H. Cotta, M. Cotta 880-yd. Run ....... ....... R . Cotta, Heffron, McLee Broad Jump ......................................... ............ R lessner, Schrom, Hall The meet which was to have been held at Rockford, May llth, between West Aurora, Beloit and Rockford, was called off on ac- count of rain. The Track Schedule for 1912 April 26-Rockford-Freeport Relay. April 29-Class Day. May 4-Beloit Interscholastic. May ll-VVest Aurora, Beloit and Rockford, at Rockford. May 18-Freeport, Beloit and Rockford, at Rockford. May Z5-E. Aurora, Elgin and Rockford, at Aurora. May 31-Rockford at Belvidere. The Track Meet held on May 18th, between Beloit, Freeport and Rockford, was a success. The Beloit team started off with a bound, and for the first five events lead the meet. But slowly Rock- ford forged to the front, gained a small lead and kept this. Moss of ? a K , 94 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Beloit was the star of the meet, taking 4 firsts. Mackey broke the school record this day, doing the pole vault 10 feet 626 inch, break- ing his own record of last year by 92 inches. Those winning their R's in this meet are: Homer Cotta, Emory Hall and Roy Messner. Two more meets are left, in which others will have a chance to win the coveted R. School Records Hammer Throw 220 Yard Dash 440 Yard Dash Broad jump Half Mile Run 220 Yard Hurdles Shot Put 50 Yard Dash Discus 100 Yard Dash Mile Run Pole Vault Daniel Tipple John Skinner Adelbert Dennis George Kitteringham Roger Welsh John Skinner Adelbert john Russell Chapman Daniel Tipple john Skinner Roger VVelsh Corbett Mackey 122 ft. 8 in. 24 sec. 54 4-5 sec. 19 it. 2 in. 2 min. 6 2-5 sec. 27 sec. 37 ft. 103A in. 5 4-5 sec. 97 ft. SM in. 10 3-5 sec. 4 min. 41 2-5 sec. 10 ft. 26 in. Eckie Johnson Roy Messner Howell Garver Theodore Schrom JOHN The HR' ' Men John Doyle Homer Heffran John Daley Robert Rogan Basket Ball Team CARL NELSON, Captain Fooi Ball Team SKINNER, Captain. Edwin Grant Robert Leach Eugene Welcli VVarren Aldrich Roy Messner Homer Cotta Howell Garver Lester Vifeifenbach Theodore Schorm I 1 4 Tr... 96 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Track Team ROY MESSNER, Captain Emory Hall Homer Cotta Warren Aldrich Owing to the fact that this record went to press before all Track R's were won, we were unable to publish the names of all the win- ners. ,-illi Although our yarcl is small, and in many ways does not have the advantages which many high schools afford, yet it is due to Mr. Harbaugh that our school grounds are perhaps the most beautiful, and better cared for than any in the city. As a side issue, he is the director of the Freshman gardeners. Q P ICOCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 97 eff ' H -, l ft I O I '-g.f1 .,m3,B if C2 elsif M ff m IES? PX Q1 BED! ' Q 'J M HE same plan was carried out this year as that of the previous year, viz., having a six-team league. The schedule was started early in Nay and extended into the First part of June. Each team was composed of an equal number of boys from each assembly room, thereby dividing the teams more evenly. The teams, named after their respective captains, are as follows: Doyle's, Asprooth's, Clothier's, Reckhow's, Broclerson's and VViedman's. Tennis, 1912 NEVV sport has entered our list of athletic activities. This is tennis. Each class had two teams, who, with two from the faculty. competed for the championship of the school. The call for canflidates brought out some fifty or sixty men, who entered the preliminary tournaments. The interest shown in tennis, in its first season, insures its success in the years to come. zgizfif 4 WM? QM f f 5 zf N. I K it 1 -1-1 'S u if-f K6'j S ff, K I ,fx ,J gh 3 in I -'1 ' 3. X Xi N f - , 1 'E X -If f QM f X 6 fl? V 5 K f , I X gglnaiigi - 1522 ZS f! V22 X i N 1 9 savannas X wife -1f1l-g::'-, 1 fi 15 EJ. E' N 5 :w':1'??iF71 fkf 1 - 'vnu-' 2 L ' - -'A xg ij ' N :Z2:35:f,,,+: N 151?2a'-far4:- 1? ff - ' - - .---. -41' -,......,n,-Liza --. ',,. y X Y - 1 'I -me Q N N - NN n ' L-B - N x Af'1S. N A, ff x.k ,l SW 7 3 if 1 . -- F H X ' NA H7 x - PP! uf Ls A X th :YJ - 1 - --Yi -------A - - -- -T f Y Y, X ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 99 Philomaihean COLORS :-Gold and Black. Yell : De! Di ! Do! Dary ! We are literary. Re ! Ri ! Ro! Run ! Philomathean! Officers Henry Chase, President VVill Mandeville, Treasurer VVilliam Crandell, Vice Pres Fred Davis, First Censor Henry H. Utter, Rec. Secy. Osborne Wetherell, Second Censor Paul Conklin. Corr. Secy. Mr. C. T. Mauller, Critic. Members. 1912 Clarence Ahlgren VVarren Aldrich Charles Alford David Anderson Clare Bennehoff Irving Drown Raymond Carlson Walter Chambers Frank Baehr Ray llillett Homer Cotta Ralph Cotta Fred Davis Henry Chase VVill Crandall Elmer Dewey Charles Elliott Chellis French jules Houghtaling Stanley johnson Avery Jones Howard Williams Members, 1913 Fred Gallagher Carl Haddorf Clifford Hand Einar Johnson VVilliston Reckho - I W Osborne VVetherell Members. 1914 Roy Messner Chellis Clothier John Condon Paul Conklin Morris Shanhouse Robert Smith Elmo Sundquist Maynard Lundgren Robert Sawdey John Skinner Stanley Storey Henry Utter Lester Weifenbacl Melville Hayes Franklin Reck Members, 1915 Walter Rosenthal Doc Allaben Members, 1911 Roy Craig v . -.v .1 r !'gf'4 Q' nf- - -Q'ga:'gJ'7 ' -- '-'wr-El ROClKFUlx,U HIGH SCHOOL .-liN'.YUflI, 101 I 3 17 - A V , AV . I I .4-Q' - - , ., A A Y,-W x'iQ',xaiAi: as if .fx H- as : 'rf if 11 i712 5 gg ' ' I'1'ii I I- I- I I l FI H il HI' IIMIN L' Wg' H'-.1 il il S! 551.4 L! 7 I Kal AZ :QE .'2l .4R MR. .'l.N'.Yl'.AIL --- OR three years you have slannned and knocked the Iloys' Literary Society. XVhether this is due to ill will, or lack of information, I know not. However. I feel that you should know the present state of affairs, and with that thought I will try to draw a true picture of the Vhilomatheans. To relate our deems and misdeeds would only be history which you should already know, if you are so unfortunate as to belong to the kuow-nothings you have missed one-fourth of your life. The only way to regain this will be to read the Chronicles, volumes 184 to 2l3, pages l3,'l23,00l: 18,543,210 lint to return to the l'bilomatheans, The I'hilos' stand for the best in R. H. S. This is no boast, but actual fact. I do not like to talk like that but as you do not know the I'hilos, plain startling truth will have to be presented. No ath'etic team was fought last year without being represented by a member. The same may be said of every oratorical contest. The Owl, Dramatics. XVire- less Club, lland, bring more Ilhilomatheans on the stage. This semester the president of every class in R. H. S. answerefl to the roll call. In brief, Nr. Year Ilook, the Philomathean is the most democratic, cosmopolitan, organization in our R. H. S. XYith this in mind, Mr. Annual, you may give us a kick or a boostg which- ever it is, we will co ne back just as strong and progressive next year. Yours respectfully, AN INDIG. 102 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL AXNLIAL Biology Club Every fme Friday afternoon, from early April until school closes, one may see a merry crowd ofboys and girls laden with boxes and nets leaving school. This is the Biology Club starting on a field trip. Anyone interested in Nature may belong to this club, but the Botany and Zoology classes form the active members. Those in- terested in Botany obtain spring Howers and plants, and in the trips taken in the fall they secure leaves and fruits. The Zoology pupils observe birds and their habits, and secure insect specimens. A committee elected from each of the classes choose the place for the trip, and write up an account of the outing. The committees for the Botany classes are: Ruth Bergquist, Pearl Metlin, and Nor- man Nelson, Sec.: Marion johns, Robert Sawdey and Loretta Miller, Sec. For the Zoology class the committee is Bertha Langwill, Ruth Tait and Hattie Johnson, Sec. - The biggest event of the season is the picnic held near the close of school. L. M., '12, MEMBERS OF THE BIOLOGY CLUB Zoology Ruth Carlson Zada Cameron Lena Braconier May Anderson Dorothy Jones Hattie Johnson Gertru Effie Rosenquist Judith Peterson Madeline Isaacson Kathryn Quirk Elizabeth Tynan Ethel Erickson Lynne Putney Marion Johns Robert Sawdey Marie Gleasman de Olson Gert Margaret Heffran Mildred Wriglit La Relda VVing Lucile VVelch Astrid Gustafson Hester Morton Botany Mona Vllright Miriam Fisher Laura Larson Pearl Hayes Nellie Richards Loretta Miller Stanley Putnam Pearl Metlin Muriel Olson Helen Rundquist Elsie Morris Bertha Langwill Beda Kjellstrom Ruth Tait Marion Tait Blanche Rowan rude Lonergan Norman E. Nelson Florence Wessziian Frank H. Wagner Helen McAllister Esther L. Lins julia Johnson Rose Haumgarten Loretta Condon Clara Fisher Ruth Forsberg Irene Bubser Ruth Bergquist '96 YK Tr..-1 fu Wm 104 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Rh il lp p ic Motto:- VVork and VVin.'f Colors :-Old Rose and VVhite. The Philippic Literary Society, now in its fourth year, has completed one of the most successful periods of its existence. The society has increased from eleven charter members to thirty wide- awake, enterprising, and enthusiastic Philippics. The society has raised the standard of the scholarship of its members and has added a great deal to their enjoyment of school life. In truth the high water mark of interest and enthusiasm among the girls has been reached this last semester. Among the activities of the Philippic this year was the Hol- lowe'en party, to which the refreshments, the amusements, and the decorations contributed. As this is Leap Year, the girls cele- brated the fact by giving their brother Philomatheons a party on Leap Year Day in the gymnasium, even the boys enjoyed this be- cause there were 'ieatsfy An interesting and amusing meeting con- sisted of the departments of an original Ladies' Home Journal. On April Fool's Day the meeting was given up to a mock CU banquet with toasts and refreshments. Cf more general interest was the presentation of The Brown Paper Parcel, in the Auditorium early in April. This farce was written by members of the Philippic, was coached by Miss Cor- coran, censor of the society, and all the parts were taken by mem- bers of the society. During the month of May, they held a May party in the woods. Old fashioned festivities were revived and all were delighted with the occasion. Although this article seems to emphasize theisocial side of the Philippic, the hard work done along the lines of debating, declama- tion, and parliamentary drill, as evidenced by the class work of the girls should not be minimized. VVith the self-reliance thereby at- tained the Philippics are looking forward to a very helpful and pros- perous fifth year. H. VV. '12 E 5' ai H 106 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL , 4 J- .I Lx N 3 I '.,d'p -A Q Nix t , fe 1? W 1. X N 'Wil ::.1'?4925' .1-t1?4i1'f'ifi5il1 1:I'::-iiiia'-1:.. Y' V .f-rs! ' - '-'- '44f . 4.1: 'I ... :.:-'- -...'-2' V 'lfiif 2355.5 HQ? fffiif f X Nd ? -Ek 'F X A. jar 1. so xXx fit L fi L The Rockford High School Band, a self supporting organiza- tion, has just completed its fifth year of success. The band owns thirty-three instruments, which are: One bass drum, two snare drums, three basses, two baritones, three trombones, five altos, three cornets, two saxaphones, one E Hat picolo, one D picolo, two oboes, one E Hat clarinet, and seven B Hat clarinets. In addition to these, two use their own cornets, one his alto, another his clarinet. At the annual concert on Jan. 19th, two hundred and twenty- three dollars were cleared, which was used for music and instru- ments. This sum did not free the Band from indebtedness, but with the proceeds from the Made in Rockford Show, where they played three evenings, left a small balance in the treasury. Besides playing at every football and basketball game held in Rockford, the Band went to Aurora with the football team. Eight members of the band are seniors: Roland Cadwell, bassg Chellis French, baritone, Raymond Carlson, E flat clarinet, Eugene Spafford, solo cornetg VValter Aten, solo cornetg Maurice Shanhouse. trombone: David Anderson, baritone, and Henry McClaii'erty, trombone. The Rockford High School Band is one of the few high school bands in the state, and its value cannot be overestimated by the members of the school or the citizens of Rockford. W .E. A. 'l2. i 108 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Girls ' Glee Club Motto :- Songs consecrate Truth and Liberty. Yell:-Bunco, bunco, Bunco, bunco Here we go Rockford High School Glee Club. Officers Grace Klaeger, President Pauline ltlannix, Vice-President Leda Hazard, Secretary and Treasurer The Girls' Glee Club was organized the first part of the year, under the capable direction of Mrs. Edward Maurice Pierce. The girls have worked diligently and excellent results have been obtained. An especially fine program was given in a ssembly March fourth, under the auspices of the club. Pauline Mannix, the soloist, sang two songs in her most delightful manner. Their rendition of Sleep, Kentucky Babe, brought forth unlimited applause. Ut is doubtful yet whether it was for the singing or for the girlsj Even though the club has been formed but recently, we have set- tled down to our regular work, and the eighth period on Tuesday has been set aside for practice. lt is hoped that the club may continue to grow, and succeed as well as it has started, I O 6 ! ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Members of Glee Club Grace Klaeger, '12 Frances Karlson, '12 Mildred Grant, '12 Alfield Cone, '12 Hazel Lindstroni, '12 Beulah Palm, '12 Aura Pehrson, '12 Mildred Peterson, '12 Mildred Rice, '12 Pauline Mannix, '13 Cecilia Parker, '13 Miriam Fisher. '13 Esther Warner, '13 Laura Gilmore, 113 Leda Hazard, '14 Gertrude Boyer, '14 To the persons who assisted in various ways towards the issue of our High School Annual , we tender thanks, and hearty apprecla t1on of their efforts. THE ANNUAL BOARD 110 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL ll ll l ilo Ml il gc! S21 .55 Q25-l Annu if i NRL ?i'5'fl iiii::.. S ' Half -fy? Qui . 'H'w: i.3wy.i'l .s:, nh, r iw, AF 'ls Q B f Wullxllr . 32.537 wg The Lunch Room Frafernzfy RITUAL SONG Sing a song of Pork Chops, Pockets full o' pie, Four and twenty Hamburgs Hot from the fry. Second verse to be sung with pathos. A book of French A glass of milk, A piece of pie, And thou sitting beside me in the lunch room Is happiness enow. Colors:-Rare Roast Red and Lettuce Green Flower :-Pillsburyls Best Exalted Ruler Miss Gertrude Smith Worthy Patrons The members of the Rockford VVoman's Club. Members meal which would satisfy the discriminating taste of an Fpicurcan are eligible to the Lunch Room Fraternity. All those students of R. H. S. who desire a warm, appetizino D ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 111 Wz'reless Club Motto :-You can look, and you can listen, but Mum is the word. Officers Carl Hand, President john Weirick, Secretary Members Carl Hand, '13 Wayne Stevens, '15 Frank Kimball, '13 Harold Pearson, '12 Irvin Kendall, '12 john Weirick, 113 Ruben Celander, '13 Levi Mellin, '14 Eugene Huffman, '14 Seth Morgan, '14 Ray Price, '14 John Spalding, '15 During the last six months, the W'ireless Club has done more in making improvements than ever before. One of the latest things is the new 250-ft. aerial, which has given excellent results, and has increased the boys' interest in the club. Although the game of checkers, which has been started with a member of the Beloit Wireless Club, is not yet finished, we are making an excellent showing. Some of the wireless stations heard are: DeKalb, Belvidere, Pecatonica, Freeport, Beloit, Chicago, Milwaukee, Cape Hatteras, Detroit. Sault St. Marie and Kenosha. The high school often disturbs Chicago and Milwaukee, which is evidenced by the receipt of their interference call, 99. This shows that we are sending a long distance, and really have the goods VVithin the next year the club expects to have certain hours when communications will be made with amateur stations. This should stir up the enthusiasm of boys not in the club, and get them interested along the line of wireless telegraphy. lt is not a thing of the past, but a very promising thing of today, and even more so for the future. The club now consists of about a dozen boys who spend many evenings after school in the wireless room, Cbetter known to them as room F-ZWJ, practicing the Morse code, now used throughout the United States. A meeting is held every VVednesday afternoon. Mr. Hand always has an interesting talk for the members, and performs many experiments which are greatly appreciated. 112 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ,1X.N'Uf1I. . ff . ,rj rl ! 'aff 1 HX X flffa ' ' fl A .f K fi , F riff .Z 1 J, ,:'. Q, ff ,,. ,till luv '7 , f 55' ,fff af eel. 5 - ,,, a 'ff4 ,.f' Hgi fr' 'W ,.. 3 15' f 1 Mr. Charles C. Gordon, head of the English Department, has had the faculty management of the Owl for live years. He also wills the dcstinies of thc R. H. S. Annual. Motto:- l'nited we stand: divided we fall. Colors I-Cl'1ll'lSOI1 and Black. Stanley -lohnson, '12 Editor Edna Schmauss, '12 Asst. Editor Frank Johnson, '12 Manager Emory Hall, '12 Asst. Manager Charlotte Vetritz, '15 Faculty Roy Messner, '12 EDITORIAL Athletics Elmer Dewey, '12 STAFF Jokes Duncan Forbes, '14 Exchange Raymond Carlson, '12 Art Maude Peacock, '13 Organizations Bertha Langwill, 112 Literary Milton Hult News Mr. C. C. Gordon Censor 3. -1---W ' f'ww- - 11 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 113 Frances Rosecrance, '15 Milton Hult, '15 Loyd Ward, '14 Raymond Jackson, '14 Room 10- Stanley Keck Donald Garrett Daisy Powell Paul Grattan Room 12- Ruth Bacon Kenneth Barnes Caroline Brown Ray Grantz Reporters Distributors Frank Baehr, '13 Raymond Iflillett. '13 Fannetta Sheik, '12 Henry Chase, '12 Room 2- James Marston Everett Allaben Archie Sours Susie Evans Auditorium- Stanley Johnson Edna Schmauss Frank johnson Emory Hall Now as the career of the R. H. S. Owl is ended for the season of 1911-1912, it is time to ask the wise old bird what it has done. I. The Owl started its flight this year with much success in financial ways, due to the hard work of the managers and support of the advertisers. II. A new cover was designed, and the book itself was in- creasecl in pages. III. News of Faculty, Seniors, juniors, Sophomores, Fresh- men, History, Science, English, Mathematics, Drawing, Manual Training, Music, and other classes, was kept up continually through- out the year. Plenty of material was handed in for almost every copy. In some cases there was more than enough, which showed the right spirit. Different arrangements of the items and stories were tried out and met with pleasure. IV. The drawings were splendid and assisted greatly in rais- ing the standard of the paper. V. The prosperous career of this paper was due not to any one person, but to the many who have willingly helped out. The board of Editors and Reporters worked consistently for almost every copy and many who were not mentioned were very faithful in their work. Here's to a prosperous career and great success for the 1912- 1913 Owl. May you never lack abundant material. A R L 'vxkwggffu' F f r K Y I if ru 'N M N A, wi 5 , 'H X Y , 'Z 4 -,x I 1 W, Q X0 .v ' fi X f Hn yy h 41 A X 4 ff 1 are 'Q f M uf 3 x J b X V VVV. 1.. L- X ' V' 4. ' ' , ' I iawsv-a. -can 55,51 J.,.,,,,,,,, P Mahmyv R Funk Johvwm. , 1. , G . mwah, ' ' R vt .A 4 1M'9 4 If' ' V lk L v. . D -r 7. A W ' , 0' 2 f .51 A ' g , ' f f-f ' f' Y , W 1, Ltxk i V iwwsfef ff ,a A I x 'V ?,f7g,,1' . LV f , xx ' . I H. ' I I A3525 K4i'l5r Xi W faint Swkmq-Asa. V ', x 1 , . + a, ' V A ' Rssthangzr -Q, Y in-or Phil' If Jah. mms' -puny . Y M l V f, 95' ,M ' 9 w I -. Q J XX-.Xt xx . A -. nf I X tg ,Q - J f Q 1- ' . if 1, s AX -ff - ' 4' Q A. ' ' Liiimiy N1a X-A will. . 0, ' E x - 'B K gunned? K Maude vcdcocix . h ,Z 1 ' V, V 15 5517 ,, ? Q . . Hr-'Y '4 noni Cevhox NNI A -1 Xg J N- - 6,9 ' ' Q SX If , QQ f , ff 'Q xx' , ' y ' ' 7 Q , A -f r f xx .Q Ax x ' N' K K Q 0- ,gr K . rv E'W'mS '5 4 9-MW Www 12 fi-uw.-an W maxmxmv ,, an A Tw-15 'X cmmm Pman. - Q63 li'OClx'FOlrl9 Hllfll SUHOOL .L1XXl.'.4I- ll5 Our Gymnasium ln R. ll. 5. the liyni is great! We learn so mneh that's new, We learn to walk anml stanil so straight, Huw to he graceful. ton. Hur folk-clanees are luts of fnn. XYithunt them we would lack: .Nnrl sumetimes we go out ancl run, .Xlnng the eincler traelc. XYe have three lcincls uf laclrlers now We use at clifferent times 'Must ev'ry girl in class lcnmvs how 'lb ehin herself three times. NYC also learn hmv to whey The urrlers as they chance, XYhieh Xliss Hill gives us every clay. Tn halt. retreat, amlvanee. llnt lmest uf all, we think, are games, Hur tag' and captain ball .Xncl many, many other names ,Xre here enjnyecl hy all. 'Must ev'ry girl in selnmnl has hail liymnasiinn tirst or last, .Xncl every une is very glarl That thus her lnt was east. ll. XY. 'l2. LJ' ,ff Jun for Class Sophmore Class - W. ,N ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 119 The Makers of the Booki General Manager :-Raymond Carlson. Business Manager:-Charles Elliott Editor-in-Chief:-Bertha Langwill Assistant Editor :-Henry Chase. Censor:--Mr. C. C. Gordon. Organizations:-Charles Alford, Elizabeth Kimball. jokes:-Howard VVilliams, Marion Barber. Athletics :-Theodore Schrom, Nelson Reck. Faculty:-Olga Schell, Irma Haffner. Alumni :-Hazel Wilcox, Clifford Hance. Dramatics:-William Mandeville, Marie Fish. Girls' Department:-Mary Rodgers, Edna Schmauss. Art:-Raymond Carlson, Bessie Blair, Clarence Lander. Senior:-Paul Conklin, Vera Hollenbeck. Junior:-NVilliston Reckhow, Louise Kern. Sophomore :-Norman Peterson, Doris Thayer. Freshmen :-Milton Hult, Alice Lagerberg. Mrs. Holmes, our matron, is one of the best friends our high school has. She is beloved by all who see her pleasant face in the hall, but she is especially dear to the - N girls for the kindness and ready sympathy 'X which she shows. ,-1 , -l- 5 , s 1 2 S lx'UC'lx'l7Ulx'l? lllljll .S'C'llUOl5 .fI.X'Xl'.'I! 12 The Annual lf tw you wc scum quite scusclcss, Scusclcss sturlcuts uiuckiug' logic, If, pc1'cl1:mcc our lmmvlq is izickiug, Imckiiig' any sign of rczismi, XXI-, thc .xllllllili Stzlti. lmcsccch yuu, XXI- lmcscccli you :lull iuiplurc yuu, Yiwu thc pupils of R. H. S. 'Ili Inc kiucl iu criticizing Our true cffurts for tu plcase you. 5 IH 1 -FRESHNAN TROUBLES ' 22 lCUC'lx'l OlfD HIGH SCHOOI. .A1XAYL7,4L The Heroine xy xx .e , 1- ,-gv. - ix e, xx f , ? 'l qqxm ' ,fl xgn- - . Leif - ' '-- ' X X U j,- fl f ' .Y X , 1-f XX A N - - N931 e '29 I I K r N WCW ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 123 Ladies Gm, Ladies' .2315 .ISF 55353 Windows Tallormg request, our catalog of the Latest Modes of Hairdressing with every order for puffs or hair goods. We use nothing but human ha.ir. Triple Stem Switches. LINDSTROM HAIR ESTABLISHMENT 1 Course in Dress- making Newest Fads. Watch for my exhibition at the Coliseum. VERA HOLLEN BECK Smiles come hard in the morning after you have spent a nerve-wrecking night on a lumpy, un- yielding mattress. But lt's easy to smile the Messner smile after a night's sleep on a Messner mattress. ROBERT ROGAN, Agent Tell You All the Shoe News of the New SCHSOI'l,S New SIIOCS C. Robert Smith ..Hi tics by R. nts on Drama- and Elocutionu Charles Alford. Flor Bale by CADWELL PUB. CO. Establishmi See my attractive show- ing of new fabrics. Order your fall suit now. RAYMOND HAYER Basement of Knox St Co. 1 Whose heart is he breaking tonight, and all the latest Ragtimes. Come-See-Buy R. LORIMER GRANTZ Grand Opera House September, 1912 Don't miss the renown- ed Orators, F. BAEHR I. BROWN E. SUNDQUIST Seats now on Sale Special rates by the box. - To My Friends An Invitation is ex- tended to trip the light fantastic on wheels. W. Holder Aldrich 124 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Edz'z'orials The cover for this number was painted by our well known and cele- brated artist, Mr. Raymond Carlson. We believe this to be his greatest masterpiece and know our readers will be highly pleased with it. The original has recently been hung in the Louvre, Paris, and is closely watch- ed by body guards. Two of T.ephael's and several of De Vinci's Table of Contents We wish to announce to our readers that in this number we have given the latest stage notes and the newest fashions. In some way our representative for the ar- ticle, Suffragettes and the Home, failed to arrive in time for publica- tion. Her tour thru Freeport, Kenosha, and -Cherry Valley was extended to have been taken down to make room for this priceless work of art, and an enlargement of the Louvre is contem- plated to make room for the enthusiastic throngs. However a minia- ture copy in tin type Cover Design Advertisements Editorials Styles Girls' Orchestra Young Peop1e's Perplexities Health and Good Looks What Girls Have Found Out Notes of tlze Footlights Advertisements Byron for greater in- formation on the subject. However, this excellent article will be printed in pamphlet form and mailed to all who send for it, if they enclose twenty cents for postage. with no advertising, may be had by sending ten cents to our office as long as the supply lasts. Please address: Art Department The Heroine 23 Fun Street Corkville, - Mo. Girls Are you tired of typewriting, sew- ing and othercommon employments? Try something different, novel and in- teresting! For further particulars consult Miss Pellens, who has late ly been added to our editorial staff. ROCKFORD HIGH S CI-IOOI. .l.Y4Yl'.-U. 125 STYLES How quickly styles come and how quickly they go, All over the world you'll find it just so, At old Rockford High School, ex- amples you'll see, So just stop a moment and consider with me. Remember how full those skirts used to be, Or is it so long that 'tis past mem- ory. Remember when curls used to be all the rage, And ads of these beauties filled up fl whole page. Then party caps sheltered each charming head, Though they looked like a sight, most all the boys said. Where have they gone: those puffs and those curls, And sweet party caps, the pride of the girls? The full skirts are cut to be made into four. Those puffs and those curls laid away in the drawer. The party caps too, that adorn each fair head, hese all are now used for night caps instead. M. B. '12 5?-iii' Q' L 1 ! he iivsf I GIRLS' ORCHESTRA Perhaps R. H. S. student have not been aware of the fact that we have a very eminent orchestra in our midst. They really have not given a recital as yet, but are grad- ually working up to one which will rival all grand operas. This will take place the Saturday night after commencement, in Water Works Park. The program already arranged is as follows: lNote:-After much exertion the company have obtained the services x lp .SW X H A-f 51 if T W Q 1 W 'B derek 'Z 'S '. - N I , X A0 - 1, of the noted soloist Senior Harvey DeForest.J Program In the Good Old Summer Time. Entire Orchestra Oh Algebra! How can I bear to Leave Thee. Piccolo solo by Olga Rose DeVries Mly Hero ............... Mackey Banjo solo by Bertha Langwill Turkey in the Straw Solo iaudience permittingl Mr. Forest Duet lat any costl G. Thomas vs. H. Sheldon l26 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Alexandefs Ragtime Band tClosing Overturej Thirty minutes Intermission. Specialty ...... Jokes a la Chestnut Et. Dewey Oceana Roll Entire Orchestra Il Travatore fextract from Grand Operab Mfr. Forrest assisted by audience Flute Duet. Marion Barber and Martha Nelson My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean Sweet Potato solo by Bessie Blair. Who are You with Tonight, To- night twe're not inquisitive only we'd like to know.J Entire Company The audience is earnestly request- ed not to throw garden truck or henney produce. Bricks may be ob- tained from the gentlemanly ushers. Attendants will report promptly to management any inattention on the part of the audience. Persons un- able to resist weeping at the jokes will pelase step outside. Rain checks may be had at the door. TAS! NN! FF 'xv-f ' ,:Q?f' - I QQ ff?-, i I iw . Tin o g .aa . J I FV , , .I r NT il 'I -mari' it-nr AJlTRIltfLAlHDEDl?glB-Whgi wma YOUNG PEOPLES' PERPLEXI- TIES ANSWERED BY ISABELLA BRUSH fUnderstudy to Eleanor Hunts- worth Phillipsl Dear Miss Brush: I just can't make my eyes behave. ' ,,' t,.. W Cf Q in 'I 1 W Q ' id I. ll - fi ' fx A - -Y,VY 2.7 ,g' X nsrxorous- I RESHMAH - - RSHIONS- -- What can I do to cure this annoying habit? M. F. My Dear Young Reader: I have pondered deeply on this question. However the most effec- tual cure to be obtained would be to wear flannel glasses, thus mak- ing it less conspicuous. My Dear Miss Brush: How can I seat myself most gracefully when it is impossible to encase my pedal extremities be- neath the desks in the Aud.? George P. Upon entering the Aud., start to the tune of 'Left, right, left, right, and upon approaching your seat, gradually emerge into the grapevine twist. U Dear Brushie: I am very fond of chewing gum. However, one thing greatly perplex- ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL I-1.VNUAl. 127 es me. Where is the proper place to deposit it when eating lunch? A. Cone It is best to keep it in your mouth to avoid attracting attention. But should it become sticky, and glued to the roof of the mouth, immediate- ly call attention to some other part of the room, hastily cast it in the aisle where some passing individual will most graciously relieve you of your burden. Dear Miss Brush: -I-Iow can I be more helpful to the ladies? I really enjoy assisting the dear things and would like to be instructed further on this subject. Raymond C. My Dear Young Hopeful: It is indeed a great pleasure to receive a letter from one so promis- ng and gallant. Be ever ready to help the fair ones. You really need a permanent excuse for sixth hour to carry out your plan successfully. Station youself at the first lady's locker, and holding her things, wait for her arival, meanwhile present- ing the appearance of a human hall- tree. Madly dash from her to an- other until you have reached as many as possible and have to give up from sheer exhaustion. Dear Miss Brush: I have a hearty laugh which shakes me violently when exercised and I am completely exhausted for several moments. It is reducing me to a mere shadow. What can I do to guard against these serious attacks? J. H. My Dear Young Man: Your case is really pathetic, There is one way out of your trouble. When you hear a joke think of the faculty basketball team and weep. HEALTH AND GOOD LOOKS iConducted by Dr. Quackl Dear Doctor: I would give a great deal to grow taller. I am seventeen years of age and am only four feet eleven inches. Very truly, Bernice J. I greatly fear that you are too old to grow much taller. You should diet on tall food such as celery, asparagus and rhubarb. A good exercise is to suspend your- self on an open door with flat-irons on both feet for one-half hour at a time. S-wing vigorously to and fro. A second exercise is to begin , -99, When Sui'FrA,161fk REP-Ci C5 R-Fi 5 Iva . 02,1346 , ' iff' - - . K , . fl '! -f 4 .31 l 4 ' 1' ,A A L .v X WV ml I ii' g .33 7 Q' v ii A ' iii 1 'iq' 2. X N AF, . I A .-..... .-'su'4- -EMS'-X5 apxif ,uJ.!'!Lf2V.25 '-372?7 1f' lr- 'J ' :z 'W 1 '-765222 ,unc V ' ' cllglif I 'lm ' Q xy. in Q , I 1 X C L K - 1 wl- 128 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL A.X'NUAl. with the hands placed on the wall and gradually place one hand above the other as far as you can reach. It might be more effective to do it on the side of the house where you could scale a ladder. This re- peated twenty times- a day with grace and rythm will put you in the ,l all C' f if jii':.-lgareufrgg W 2 ll r-. H. ll as ' li ' Q 1 L -'e ' -- f si had . 3-, b 0-12-M 5 Q fu:- latitude of Aldrich, Anderson, Sund- quist and others. Dear Dr. Quack: Lately I have been bothered with a nightmare nightly. It is wearing on me so, and I can feel myself pining away from its effects. About 2 o'clock I am awakened, I jump up, see something staring me in the face with iiery eyes, and claw-like hands groping around the room. My heart stops still, I can feel my hair on end, my blood surdling, and icy drops trickling down my verta- brae. In this benumbed condition I lie until dawn. What can be done? C. Bennehoff. My Dear Reader: Your case is sob-provoking. Ac- cept my deepest sympathy. Dr, Quack formally announces the completion of an invention to which he has devoted his life. Be sure and read the following: Dimp1es made in 24 hours by my new discovery, Dimpoleum. Every package guaranteed to be absolutely satisfactory or your money back. Testimonial I have used Dr. Quack's Dimpo leum throughout my high school career and heartily recommend it to all my friends. Yours, Stanley Johnson. For furter recommendations see Mr. Little or Cassius Maxwell. NOTES OF THE FOOTLIGHTS A brief summary of the Wor1d's most famous players. Cassius Maxwell is now starring in Girls, Girls, Girls, Robert Rogan is still successfully touring in The 'Land of Nod. This is his fourth year. Clarrol Day, who has just put all Europe and part of Asia in a trance, is now in The Spring Chicken, at the Winnebago Town Hall. Henry Utter as Chuck, and Grace Klaeger as Irma, are mak- A R055 BETWEEN TWO THORN5 KSEEN owen AT 'rug eye- PARTILSJ Yoon LKD f , X I J' I if 'H 5-fi' . 55 'Q It 1 we .gil Magi . I . f-I .,.' ing a hit in The Strollers. Janet Wormwood is singing the title role in Excuse Me. Amy Lundberg has been engaged for another year in The Show Lady. Minnie Lewis is making good in The Easiest Way. um' .. ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 129 WHAT GIRLS HAVE FOUND OUT An excellent recipe for face cream is: One pound of melted bitter chocolate to one quart of cooked oatmeal. Add a pint bottle of van- illa to give the desired fragrance. Apply in lather one Inch thick every evening before saying your prayers. I have found this to be a necessary article at summer resorts. I. Burr. A sweet smile and a winning way insure lasting popularity. Elvery girl should manufacture these arts in order to have a good time. I can guarantee t. 'Il to work beauti- fully. Susie. Mincing up and down the school halls with a bag of candy, one's best friend, and a few, fnot too manyl' youthful admirers tagging along is one way of reducing. I have removed much of my super- fluous averdupois in this manner and have become quite willowy. Cecelia P. An innocent expression should be cultivated by one who wishes to be beautiful. Violet. Hy , I I . ' V Y - I fl' 1 J I x Xx , ,it l, , p i jp? y E ,364 A bright and happy disposition is a fine asset. A c-herful greeting, such a.s Howdy! or Hello there! works wonders. Alice F. Tight skirts should never be worn in gym or when jumping mud pud- dles, as they prevent one from do ing the required exercises in a graceful manner. Betty and Alfleld. Every girl who can should possess an auto in which to take her fiance riding. This is an innocent sport, but one which is sure to bring joy to the participants. Lora. It is absolutely unnecessary to have one's ears show. They can easily be covered up if one has enough hair. E. Warner. LATEST BOOKS The Blood Curdling Tale of the Dead Man's Tooth -Avery Jones. Full of thrilling incidents from the life of the author. Holds the reader . 4, f,ffz,' H, 9 gif '- , 4. I 5.5 ' L lx Q spell bound from cover to cover. sa ., M M f .Sw Price 100, R. H. s. students half , . f ....,:f1 L1 ' L a 1,2 ' price. ' 'ful' fffxll l ' M, H . . u 'Ll,f,f,f,2l' ,I I I-rg' 1 I : ,,gH. . 1 How My Wife Does Things. l-'pl g Cleverly illustrated by the author. rl-P3-5 4 f itff fAV:iYS'penserian Stanza. Full of my lat- -rii' it 5 lQ Lf est chestnuts. T. J. Haight. .4 I xr 'NN XXX. How to Get to the Orpheum at 2.25. Chuck Delaney. 130 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL , A Parlor Lamp for a Small To Tfade- sence. SUSIE EVANS. Ladies 57 Varieties lXl y new tooth wash. Makes them white and pearly. Every bottle guaranteed to do noth- ing worse than rust them, and has been known to grow a full set of new teeth. J. coNDoN co. Hair lnvigorator With every bottle we give a 1901 bicycle and a package of hairpins. LEVI MELIN CO. ln Trade or Exchange My new red necktie for an alarm clock. BILL R. Try My Wife's New Face Powder. A. C. NORRIS CO. Of chewing gum at my new Stand on I'Ienry'S Corner, alter- nating nights with the Salva- tion Army. CLIFFORD HANCE The Book Shopu Bound volumes of all the Classics and Knudson's Essays rented at Zc per day. Latest book, Revision of Uncle Tom's Cabin by Rueben Swenson. 6th tloor Orpheum Block DUB LANDRY, Proprietor VVANTED-Lady agents to sell my bound volumes of the Owl. Very popular. Illus- trated' in blank half-tones. My photo with every pur- chase. S. JOHNSON I used todo my hair on kids, but now I iise a marcel waver. Try one. 4 CHASE CO. I will give lessons in grace- ful walking on Tuesdays and Fridays. MLLE. BARKER Dreamland Theatre 'Continuous Vaudeville. - Adults, Sc. . Children in arms -admittedzfree. Latest film pic- tures of Carl Hand in his thrill- ing aeronautic stunts. JULES HOUGHTALING Head Usher ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 1ln flbemoriam 1 George JBIHRQ Dec. 14, 1894 Sept. 24, IQII Jbpers mcwowell Sept. 27, 1897 Jan. 4, IQI2 132 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL College Girls: Patricia ..,,,., ,.,,, Betty ............ ,.,,,, Josephine .,,,,.. ,,,,,,,,,, Rachel ..........,.. ,.,,,,,,. Aunt Suzanna .,........ ,,A,, Janet, the maid Mrs. Dinklespiel Miss Gartland, principal ...,... ,,,....... Dramafics The Brown Paper Parcel fOriginal Philzppic Playj Cast: Letitia Knight Hazel Wilcox Mildred Miller Olive Salford Eleanor Smith ....Lucile Jenks Mabel Johnson .. Elsie Morris Kindergarten Teacher ,....,,..,........ ....,. ..,....... B e rnice Fulton Freshie ,....,.......,..,......,.....,.,.........................................,.. Josephine Morris The Junior and Senior Reception Play MR. BOB Act. 1.-Breakfast room at Tresham. Time, morning. Act 2.-Same place. Time, afternoon. Characters: Philip Royson .,....,....................................................... Arthur VViedznan Robert Brown, Clerk of Benson's and Benson ...... Jules Houghtaling Rebecca Luke, a maiden lady ....................,.......,........... Minnie Lewis Jenkins, Miss Rebecca's butler ............................,... Raymond Carlson Katherine Rogers .,.................................. ........ lN larie Fish .... Marion Bryant, Kathcrine's friend ,...,. ..,,....,... ll 'lary Rogers Patty, Miss Rebeccafs maid .....,...........,...................... Kathryn Barrett The first scene, Katherine is waiting for her friend Marion to arrive. Philip thinks that Katherine's friend is a man, as she is nicknamed Bob. The appearance The second the maid which Some fun is then planned at Philip's expense. of Mr. Brown adds to the confusion. scene begins with the love affair of the butler and is very comical. Katherine watches the boat race from the door and reports to Philip who is not aware that it is Katherine's friend sailing his boat. The climax is reached when Marion wins thefraces. Katherine, the mischief-maker, also the match-maker, explains everything to the satisfaction of all. 134 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL The Tale of the Tail of the 1912 Comet SYNOPSIS OF THE TALE OF THE TAIL OF THE 1912 COMET Clara chums to sisting of ing to do Clara Wiseman, charming Vvhite, a wealthy and frivilous young maid entertains fifteen former school learn aeronauting. Next to her large estate is a. Bachelors' Club, con- twenty handsome young men who have pledged themselves to have noth- with the Fair Sex. and her friends determine .to make them change their minds. Harold the president, meets Clara and falls in love with her Winsome ways and voice. Clara takes him up in her air ship, loses control and drops into a. dense forest. Some dainty little nymphs rescue them and entertain them by graceful tripping and dancing in their leafy home. The Bachelors find single life very tiresome. An antiquated actress, and her much painted and befrilled followers arrive to charm the weary ones. Bill and VVill, the twins, are in love with Jane and Mary. They make a mistake and elope with the wrong girls and live unhappily ever after. - The president is kidnapped by the antiquated actress, and soon finds out that beauiy isn't even skin deep sometimes, and life is not what it seems. Clara, deserted and heart-broken, starts a home for heart-broken maids and Homeless cats. The remaining Bachelors are consoled by the Beauty Chorus in touching little selections which move the Bachelors to -- run. Bob, the indifferent, fails to escape, and is won by Olga's singing of I Love You for that Purple Necktie. Orchestra His Own Horn Irving Brown ...... ..................... ..... Elwood Aldrich Laurence VVade Allen Parker .... Bob Rogan ........ Florence Burson Clarence Lander Robt. Murphy Stanley Johnson George Patrick .,.... .... Adelbert Landry .... Raymond Hayer Elmo Sundquist, Elmer Dewey Charles Elliott Bass Drum Snare Drum Master of Violins Second Fiddle to Frank johnson Official Rosin Carrier Piano, Oceanic Roll specialist Human Piccolo Owl Harp Ex-world famous Cornet Player Bass fHjoboe Tenor CHD oboe Bass Cinj Phiol Coinatheon quartetj Sax-aphone Prof. Vllalter Sheldon leader, having perfected a device by which the leader may face the audience. He has had great success using Emory Hall as a baton. .qfggtgq 1 1-.sad Wim T - W V .ji ul ' ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 135 The Tale of the Tail of the 1912 Comet-Con. Executive Staff General Manager ...............................,,......... LeRoy Redin Assistant Manager ....... Director ..........,.,.......... Treasurer ................ Press Agent ............. Master of Properties Costumes ......,............ Scenery ........................ Paul Conklin Edward North Morris Shanhouse ...,......Fritz Nelson . Claire Bennehoff Grace Thomas Cassius Maxwell Electrical Effects ......., ............ W alter Aten Spot-light Twinkler ................... Clarence Ahlren ' Caste Leading Lady, Clara White ............................................ Loretto Miller Leading Man, Harold Wiseman, also president of the bachelor's Aeronaut Club ......,....................................................... Avery Jones Ralph, Harold's chum ......... .................. ............ P a ul Conklin Bob .....,.................................,......................,..................... David Anderson The Twins: Bill and Will ................ Herbert and Stanley Lindblade Queen of Nymphs ................... .............................. V era Hollenbeck Antiquated Actress .............................................. ....... A nnetta Gibson Bachelor Aeronauts The Law and Speed breakers: Tom, Dick, and Harry ................ Hall, Ray Grantz, Bob Rogan The Duke in disgust ........ ................................................ N elson Reck Curly-locks ......,............... ....... ........... C h ellis Clothier The Charmer .............. ...,........ B ob Smith A High Flyer ...... ........... E lmer Dewey Coiner of Words .... ...... J ules Houghtaling The Poser ......... ..,... C larence Lander The Tall One ...... ..... W illard Lindsey The Rescuer ..... ...... C orbett Mackey The Faithful ...................,............ - ........................................ Roy Messner Mary's Lamb .................................................................... Bill Mandeville Henry Chase, Eugene Spafford, Howard VVilliams, Paul Eng- strom, Arthur Wright, Howard Fitch, Erwin Kindell. Chellis we 136 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL The Tale of the Tail of the 1912 Come!-Con. French, Roy Sandberg, George Nyman, VValter Chambers ffond of Conesj, VVarren Aldrich, Chas. F. Brown, Roland Cadwell, Wiii. Cutting, Harvey Forest. Fifteen Flighty Girls Jane ...... ...............,......................... ....,.. L y dia Sampson May ,....... ........... ........ R u th Sandeen Maud ................,.......,..,.........................,...................,........ Bernice Weldon Nellie Scovill, Hazel VVilcox, Helen Sheldon, Ruth Tait, May Anderson, Amy Hollem, Hazel Kendrick, Katherine Kelling, Jessie Martin, Julia Sweet, Mildred Andrews, Ruby Alstrand, Clara Braconier. Beauty Chorus Ruth Kumlin, Amy Lindblade, Marie Coffey, Alfield Cone, Loretta Gartland, Marion Little, Edna Lundberg, Elsie Stocking, Ethel Elndsley, Grace Thomas, Helen Eaton, Delia Thompson, Mabel Douglas, Lucinda Bridgeland, Helen Vlfinquist, Mona VVright, Margaet Wray, Vera Sanford, Grace Klaeger, VVinnifred Ledger, Elsie Marsh, Martha Mensel, Lulu O'Brien, Hildur Pear- son, Aura Pearson, Katherine Quirk. Peterson Quartet Helen, Jennie, Judith, Mildred Johnson Chorus Carl, Elva, Emma, Huldah, Mabel, May, Ruth, Stanley, Frank Six Tiny Nymphs Esther Seleen, Lulu Stevenson, Amy Marks, Marion Oudin, Ruth Erllneyer, Gerda Seedoff. Broken Hearted Maids Jessie McGaw, Ruth Keig, Fanny Shirk, Olga Schell, Edna Schmauss, Mildred Rice, Mary Rodgers, Bertha Langwell, Marie Kehoe, Olga DeVries, Francis Karlson, Marion Barber, Marie Fish, Pauline Clemmer, Gladys Godard, Mildred Grant, Irma Hatfner, Elizabeth Kimball, Olive Safford. H 4 K 'Skeleton Rz1g ' .,,,7,,... ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL .-IXXUAL 137 The Tale of the Tail of the 1912 Comet-Con. Six Followers of Antiquated Actresses lflorenee llurson, I,illiz1n Blessner, Lottie Mcllregor, Gertrude llliss, lilizabeth Hare, Lillie tjustzxfsou. Song Hits to be Found in the THE TALE OF THE TAIL OF THE 1912 COMET 4 1 i 4 4 Oh! That there were another Stanley ............. ....,...... . 'Xllield Cone lfreeport lloys are the lloys for Qlle ,...... ,..,.,.... b lessie Mctlaw Glow, Little lilow-worm l.7...........,..,,..,...l ........ l iuth Xleingartner lJon't lllznne Qlle for Lovin' You .... ,.....,.,..l.... I luth lieig On a lleantifnl Night .....l...,.,..,,......., ........ L 'hellis lfreneh Somebody Else lYill if You Don't ..,.. .,...., X 'era Hollenheclc Vale of l7reznns .........w.......,....,.,......... ,.... I flizziheth lillllbllll 'Sweet lfzulecl Roses , .,.,... ,.........., K liltlrecl Rice Killarney Rose ,e,e.,......,...................,.,.....,...,...,.l,,..,..,..... Ruth O'llrien 'N'Vhere, Uh XYhere halve our llttle Ciiirls tione l,el....,,,.,.l...., .... Henry Chase :incl lfhner Dewey My Drown-eyell Hoy ,,...e.,7....,... v,.... K larion Barber My College liirlu OUR Jllll IO xi' ' fm-ww ll , Bones Cainlin lion Garrett DEBATE AND ORA lk R .S?'f ,1 X XXX ff' 1 J I X UW, A ' If Wpal: nd X X lf Ahlw lvf 'H H! 1 'MII Iihlllflhllllllll 1 KW M If if ,...,.-5 Fl'-.liuffsze M, . J laiimu' H'-if: .3 mn. w T' mx A E 'HAM 1' L u 1 - Hmmmmm!4xL iii, H51 In N1 l j J 1' , - 3 -..u.,, 5, iff' k .nf f -- lg . J! -711 ff, , A3 J K , XX r s ff A 'l W iffy, V 1 I , f Qx SY. fi ,,, ff W ' X V wwmdwwf- f gxzgivf 'J f , X kx v.t?f,'35i My fx' ilfjizilfff x f i L ! j Hji fff , ,, X! X, X N .. NA A f i ' 1.1 X f' XX ! 14 xiii' 11, U h X gf, ' I lfkfwk '. i Q X! T Xf' 4 ,IV n A ' y V W5wf?MW 4 J y W 'I f' ii , ' ' ' 1 jy ,U J 1 ww! rf 1' I 5 1 1' 1' wqwyfwwmp 1, 1 4 ff' X' V vy V ' Yi' H WWW Q!q1 - w1L W df f M +1 if -gf f , ,wal 1 ', ff '4 ,Q w ' .Ln iq, - ,MN HW pm,f Ka Wur- Y A V ,wwf V i 7, ,X - f lpxmiv, -N. UW , V ' 'vffff MW , WI ' V- '4 V Hu 1 ,mg Q- ' f f fY vena, xxx my W... X , j N, L T img Nw. ,,,, - , , P- - ff ,137-14 I - f 3-'E'Q'1x'al'0'A 1' - Aff? 95' ' - ' E 3--Ziiezrlgif ' 'I 76,1 , -f ., .,5:::::i-!i',1E5fQ ii2ii::::: HP H C f . ff!-d , EEF --5-'I 'EV ' ffm ., 2 ' f ,f + L E' 'Iii Ii ' WU P . ' R+.1'H 1 f ' f'j'f7,.4 51-V,1' l1'4 I ll-M ' Jiri I i,,H'lv'?f.,k , , ' X -,r '- . -', ' 'HM '1'i,i1 '3 ' V ff ff 1' 5 !!.' mf! k MP 1 V 5 , ' 'Uffwy 11 Wx AJ 7 ff 4. 1 --Q gg n U W W fi + 1 m w 2 : ' - Q ff '1Hw4 f f f ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 139 Oraiory IRVING BROWN Vlfinner of first place in the Oratorical Contests at: Rockford Beloit The District Contest at Dixon. The State Contest at Champaign. Subject of Orationz Napoleon , EXTEMPORE J tttii fe' Frank Baehr VVinner of first place at: The District Contest at Dixon and third place at: The State Contest at Champaign, Xt MR. CHARLES MAULLER Coach in Orafory and Debafe ..j, 140 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Debating A triangular debate was held May 17th, 1912, between Elgin, LaGrange, and Rockford. The affirmative in each case debated at home, the negative travelledg Rockford's team going to LaGrange, LaGrange to Elgin, and Elgin's negative to Rockford. Each de- bated the same subject on the same evening. Resolved: That the United States should adopt a general Parcels Post. Affirmative vs. Elgin Henry Chase jules Houghtaling David Anderson Negative vs. LaGrange Robert Smith Paul Conklin Morris Shanhouse The unprecedented success of the Rockford High School in debate and oratory this year brings to mind past honors won upon the rostrum. In 1899, just thirteen years ago, Dr. Edward J. VVeld won the silver cup which Mr. Irving Brown of 1912 brings back to us. Of the ten young men, each representing an Illinois high school, Mr. VVeld was the last on the program. In 1898 Aurora had won first honors, second place going to Edward Montgomery of Rockford. Consequently, with old scores to settle the real contest was be- tween Rockford and Aurora, with Aurora easily the favorite when Rockford's turn came. Mr. Weld had chosen for his subject Civic P'atriotism-dis- cussing the dominant political and social questions of the day. An eloquent appeal for civic interest, and action on living issues, made in clear resonant tones, and with an earnestness that aroused and interested a weary audi-ence and won the approval of the judges. In the autumn of the same year Miss Hare won, in an inter- state oratorical contest, a scholarship offered by the University of Chicago. Miss Hare was most fortunate in the choice of a recitation. which was fine in itself, and given then for the first time before a public audience. The selection given was an extract from an unpublished paper Written for an exclusive eastern club. A graphic story of what is conceded to be the most dramatic session of a national convention in the history of the Republican party at its most dramatic moment, when Abraham Lincoln was nominated for the presidency. x 'n mmm Preface All XQMELLOW STUDENTS! As Q, :X f r 7 a box ofLowney s surpasses A Pharoah's bed slqopers so I the following parchments surpass the preceeding ones. And should it come to pass that the morsels dealt in the following pages do not please thy palate--for the sake of courtesy, frie.nd, swallow them and seek ye elsewhere for a more suitable offering. Therefore, brethern and sis- terns, prepare ye for the worst, ye are about to learn the truth. E. D. 'I2. The Jester of the Class of 1912 Published once every year, for one year by the refractory members of the Annual Board : .' .' .' .' : : .' : : ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 145 U QS: T7 fv il ex F ll ii 'N 7 ' Qfilo' K ...- xl' X X..f ' 5 u ff 'I ll f M if ff. ss I xl. :sw i F- ,Q L-ii: Y ' 1 1 4, - 1- gg ef , 4. ' swiss Dedication OH! PURP+Venerab1e Canine! ANY are the misehievious hearts who have entieed thee into this Labyrinth of Learning. Many are the toilers' eyes who have lifted up at your coming. VX'hat other nobler deed might a quad- ruped-a cur-a whelp-like thee do, than furnish delicate moments of recreation and entertainment for these exhausted beings who trot wearily through these passages? Oh! Fido-If that thy name might be-how underestimated are thy virtues by us. Even in Assembly when some remorseless Father Time totters to the center of the platform, tortures us- the student populace-with home made jokes which were old when Nimrod and Pharoah I. were in their infancy:-you come like the rosy-hngered Dawn to cheer us in our misery. Shall we let thee go unhonored? No! Far be it! To thee. therefore, innocent whelp we solemnly and lovingly dedi- cate this volume. E. D.- 1.46 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Chap Chap. Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap . 2 Table of Intense Book I.-Faculty Book II.-Casts Seen Years fclassyj June Years Crnuch classj 3. ...... ......... 0 ther Years Coutclassedj Book III.-Aggregations Orpheum Philomathean Talcum Club Music Owl Book IV.-Athletics Book V.-Scraps Drama News in general Book VI.-The End Those 7th Hour Bells Annual Cemetery Last Slam of the 6006 Zibmgs Glu from tbxs section by the Glvmcal Sensor 1ln flbemoriam ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Faculty Oli tezielicrl If witliiu this book You Should receive au awful slam, Tutu tlic page with just one look As meek as any lamlu. Ulm! Cau't you see how lmrcl it is To write this little book. XYitl1uut 21 slzuu on the faculty, XVl1o are everywliere you look? THE FMIILTY :amz fy' ts p x ,L d I IT-X L IX ll ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 149 COMING SOON! Welsh and Walker's Colossal and Consolidated Circus ONE DAY AND DATE oNLY, JUNE 20th, 1912 Three madly whirling rings of gaiety in the main tent, all under the direction of the distinguished English ring master, MR. BRIGGS Three beautiful and charming equestriennes who control their famous Latin Ponies MLLE. ELENORITA PIERPONT MLLE. MABELLETTE DOBSON MLLE. PUTNAM Daring bareback riders including Hairbreadth Hugov and LaRobin skilled European performers, defying all former records of speed 9 X If-Vg? Q. 1 V' -Woman - '. -, '-PX? -' - 'tjxx A 'll ,,.l 'f.4! - . 1 i- 1-M P9 -ez, 'Q , is 7 ,M T7 1 'T' ' ' wif 2 -ii , .. S'-'ui A ' vWXt'i I w KJFQEK ' wr it ll if Ffh mi fl A WWW' A' kisniis , Sr, H - AJ in 3 , .., BAP9 Grand Rajah Hull, and his far famed troupe of elephants from the Orient, in a dazzling exhibition of new acts, the most noted of which is the Turkey Trot. Colossal Spectacle of Suffragettes Grand Concert by Slats Haight Leader of the PUMPER NICKLE BAND ADULTS 50c CHILDREN 25c 1350 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL LOOK! Positively the ONLY Appearance of the Flying Marionettes The talk of all Europe and America Daring Death with Smiles The supple, agile madamoselles in a new specialty. fil j 5- :': , ' . K il, I -pgs 1 , , . gngiriigggf .JM ,. A I 'fl' l Q 5 : UW A .1 HH lil' fs? .ff V p r -,.,...,-,.,,-, .. - QE -Sualfw M ww H - ,' f . Mlle. Hill, greatest trapeze performer in the world, supported by the incomparable trio of stars, MLLECELESTE ANDRIENNE BURT MLLE. JULIETTE YVETTE FELL MLLE. ANNETTE BLANCHETTE CLARK The Polish Slack Wire Artist GUBY ESTELLE SINDERSOUSKY ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL l51 Welsh and Walker's Colossal Circus! is 'lll I 'Q if X 2-1 ' . 1 -'iwviaasfaii QQ? T f o' if fs::. :,.i,eQg4.a::.i ,A ,K A 0 K H Ng, lf '!.g:1:::'i l' G ' ' r f V P , Qlhlwizzziiffll' J' WX V T YP' l , 5 f ln' W ,.- '-'f'!!l'!'l 'i !vI rev . , ,I is I ' CR ACN- ST in T ia affa- Three funny, frolicking, frivolous clowns whose antics and jovial gibes make one continuous scream of laughter. The liantello Sisters in their high class acrobatic work are worth the price of admission. The troupe consists of FLORENZO FOSTER GRACEZO WILUUR AGNESETTE UROVVN ANNETTE HUNTER Immediately after the afternoon performance, Madamoiselle lfranelo cle la Stevens, the daring aeroplane girl, will make a daring flight. RAIN OR SHINE. ly- X swf f, 7 'N XXX, ' 'f-Xia S .4 'ff Q 31 X it V - fr f. H l f I ! . . -s 33, - l Q ,Sr l H T Q ' talks l 152 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL SIDE SHOW! O VVa Tanna Duffey, the renowned and native American snake charmer, who handles her terrible and deadly pets with magic skill, reading their moods and tenses through varying meter, each to his own period. Far famed and sapient seeress, Gipsey Morse, tells fortunes and forcasts the future. All prognastications mathematically demon-- strated for the skeptical. All for the additional fee of 50c. Professor A. C. Norris, introducing his band of educated fleas. Henry Irving Gordon, the eminent comedian, in his favorite character Petruchio, from Shakespeare's tabloid, The Taming of the Shrew. Slivers Stedinger in his inimitable solo act, wherein he reports, Writes, prints, sells, and reads a completr metropolitan newspaper, all the parts performed by Slivers. H X e,.. 1 .... gif' 1 'M' 'ESA-, ll J f',w,,,, t ' meets . K WA nanny .ns-., i I 95: X - 1 'l' wlillllltll' N X' N - 5 . I X l 1. L Q t Qfgii , V ,N A i 5 M - f -i lr-i ff .N . I W xi lI'l 1 - + t e' ,,,,,, ,,,, Y V l ' l l A H N575 Prof. Little, the strongest man in Christendom, who actually breaks chains as if they were mere threads. Great weights are lifted 'fith perfect ease. The Romanian midgets, Ethelette Vincent, Adele Ritchie, Messrs. Bergman and Loos. Smallest people in the World. I ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 153 R. H S. Faculiy Nursery Rhyme A is a grade which they seldom present, Also an admit for which we're oft sentg B' is for Bergman and Brightup and Bailey, And these are young, handsome, and pleasing, all three, B is for Baldwin, who can make pretty gowns, And for Agnes and Etta, our much beloved Browns, For Burt and For Bull fthat's only her namej For Miss Brantingham, who is always the same, And last but not least for dear Mr. Briggs, VVho is the nicest of men, to the pupil who digs, C is for Clark and for Corcoran, too, D is for Duffey and Dobson so true. E is for Eddy, the only E here, i F is for Fell and Foster, so dear, G is for Giddings and Gordon, our censor, He sometimes wonders if our minds could be denserg H is for Hunter, Hull Hering and Haight, For Hamilton, Haupt, and Hill, never late, I am the person who is writing this rhyme, I'm only a Senior, I'ni not so sublime, -I is for Johnsons, of whom we have two, K is for King, who knows who is who, L is for Loos who is often so peeved, And also for Little, from athletics relieved, M is for Morse, McEvoy and Mauller, Our oratory teacher, may he never grow smaller! N is for Norris, who is noted for wit, U is for office, where we all love to sit, I' is for Pierce and for Pierpont, so brave, For Pellen and Putnam, whoinever is grave, Q is for queer that no Q's we should find, R is for Ritchie and Riley, so kind, S is for Sinderson, Stevens, and Shrum, Also for Stedy, who sure makes things hum! T is for Thomas, so stately and tall, U are the reader, who'll soon know them all, V is for Vincents, mathematical sharks, , VV for NVilbur, who gives us high HJ marks Also Miss VValdo comes under this letter, VVho gives us marks a little bit better QU X, Y, and Z were not represented, At the time when this rhyme was being invented. H. W. '12, We -H 154 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOQL ANNUAL Room Sixty Here we learn rules of etiquette and the tones that harmonize, To see the beauty in common things that are before our eyes: To smile and be congenial to everyone we meetg To keep our hands in perfect trim and our papers always neat. So when we leave Room Sixty and go from pole to pole, We'll be amazed at the vulgar ways of the plain uncultured souls. Blessed is he who expects nothing for he will never be dis- appointed. The Seven Wonders of the World 1-The Walkiiig Obelisk .,.,......,...,......................................... Mr. Haupt Z-The Tight-Rope Walker ..,........................,................ Mr. Brightup 3-The Highest Authority on the South. Its Cause and Cure .,.. 4-The Only Living Dog Tamers .................,...,..,,.......,...,..,... Janitors 5-The Twin Geniuses ........ Miss McEvoy, once: Miss Burt, twice 6-The VVhirlwind ...,................,..................,........................ Mr. Bergman 7-Last but not least- 'Something Nice ....,.,. The Faculty Quartet A's are divine, B's, too, are fine C's may be passing But D's everlasting. Four Quick-witted Amusing Unteachable Chantive Aspiring Unparalleled Refined Lively Talented Tuneful Entertaining Youthful Tuners Firm, steadfast and true, Always there to keep you, Calm or tempestuous at times. Unceasingly watchful you'll find, Loving, gentle and cold, Timid as well as boldfbut- Young as well as old. ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 155 Casfs Seen Years COLORS: Orange and Lemon MOTTO: We're it? !YELL! CD0 as you are commanded, David Anderson-.President Senior Class Q40 Degree-O. K. Hay Makers Course Rockford College Prom. f2j f3j HJ. Red Cross Corps Business Manager Philo Orchestra C31 Boiler Club. Believe mexl can launch the love talk. Seniors are we with ideas nlew- Each one must know we are workers true. Never in study hours found shirking, In every class we're always working. Oh! Were the ones that write large the name- Rockford High School on the scroll of fame. L. M. '12, Oh Muse of Poetry! VVhat crimes are committed in thy fair name!! . A Q Q X ., K ' l'1L1,,, '1' . a f -- 71 .' fi 'X ' Q Q ' - '7'L'g..,i.:l 52. y4.Q.'rn-.nJ., '- M....,.....nn.1..,. ... M... .., I 4..1.. r...... .n-..-I-..-.n vp.. 34. A-.U .-...li I,-fu'-A-1 v-1 H-I n., lv... .-... 1 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL To the Seniors Here's to a bunch that can't be beat In all this beautiful city, That everyone can't belong to it Is a most lamentable pity. For four long years we've stiven our To acquire an education The only time we had a rest Was Li11coln's Birthday vacation. As Freshmen in time To juniors must grow, So we can't be Seniors forever, I therefore propose Ere life here we close, That we drink just now altogether A brimming toast to R. H. S. May it be remembered forever! ,i1 .-. A Sorrowful Tale There was an Auditorium VVith floor too thin by far, VVhen students tried to study, Their peace the noise would mar From lower regions came the sound Of all the girlies playing, The Seniors heard what e'er they did And just what they were saying. Oh, for a gym that's noiseless The Seniors wise did sigh, So they took up a collection, A Silencer to buy. But when they finished this And laid ten dollars by! The gym girls used the money, Some Indian clubs to buy! best ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL .-l.VXU.L Il, YELL: Shave, shave, only once in a while, To grow long' whiskers is all the style. Chief Hair-on-the-l ace-Charles Alford. Captain llristles-'Charles Elliott. The llnsh Rangers-Smith and Houghtaling. Other XYhiskerites-Harry MeClafferty. VValte1' .fXten, .-Xdelbert Landry. Plays ofthe Moment ana' Their Stars rl he l'ZllY' Coed ,,,, .........,.,........ X lildred johnson Every XYoman Y,,,, ,......,,,,...,........ l ienneth Kooling The Gamblers ..... ...... I Don Garrett. Chuck Drown Ihe Tllllli Lady ,..,..... The Quaker Girl ,....,... The Colleffe XYiclow ,. ,, ...,. ..... Under Southern Skies ..................,...... Mllc. Innocence ......... llahes in Toyland ...... The Klan of the Honr The Royal Chef ..,.......,,. The Country lloy ......... Goddess of Liberty lf I XYere King ...,....... Minerva Lan lhe lfirst Lady in the Land .,,.. ..............,,,.,.... The Land of Nod ........... ........ ........................ ....Helen Lamont Loretta Gartland Helen Chapman . Charles Alford lletty Kimball der. Roy Carter . F. .lohnson lXliss Smith Earl Johns Miss Eddy Irene llartlett lXliss Norse John Skinner The Heartbreakers ,.,, Ray Grantz. Emory Hall The Slim Princess ..................... Muriel llarker The l.ittle Minister ...... ...............,.......,,. ll lr. l.ittle Excuse Me ......,........... ..... R ay Carlson The Spring Maid ,...... M. Barber 157 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL H az ing Views Freshmen Running Gaun tlet Necktie Rush Painting of Freshmen ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 159 Classes FRESHMEN HE Freshman class is composed of the youngest and smallest pupils in the school. They are called fresh-men, although most of them are boys and girls because they haven't been with the faculty Hey! DONT vnu KNOIY trwucu T0 PUT TH ? oors an TN -'Q LQ uuno? Y 6 'I - i , 1 f 3 I 2' ff li 'y Dv 1 H 'gag IV l i ' ff ' X l 4:25 fi I I l qu V S -'S' fi' w ai X 'L -3 5 'K '1-- Q s fat if -is 4 a ww THE FRESHME H GARDENERZ3 long enough to acquire that stately and dignified personality so essential in upper classmen. These husky youths are a constant trial to the faculty for they insist in tormenting the poor down-trodden Sopliomores. Sophomores-Censored. JUNIORS This tribe is the same as the Sophomores, only they are differ- ent. Their ambition is to be like the Seniors whom they think are the acme of perfection. If they attend to business and imitate the illustrious class of 1912 they will, in another year, be almost worthy of the name of Seniors. 2Jon't Qfllllf, bo 1201112 SHIRT 160 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Orpheum THREE SHOWS DAILY WEEK OF JUNE 3rd, 1912 Vaudeville's Greatest Singing Duo in the Heartrending song hit BEAUTIFUL DOLL ' Sung in their own quiet Way MLLE. ROSS AND MONSIEUR MESSNER Those nifty entertainers in the famous presentation of the sensational melodrama- 'KMARRIAGE LICENSES AT 2751.00 ARE 95.02 TOO HIGH! THAT'S VVHY VVE NEVER INVESTEDY' MLLE BARTLETTE AND MONSIEUR KING Dainty Dancer and Singer Presents new Song entitled- POPULARITY IS BLISS UNTIL THE GIRLS GET JEALOUS SUSINA EVANS Monologue Artist With Himself entitled- HSLANDER IS A VULGAR TRAITQ TI-IAT'S WHY I NEVER INDULGE. HERR L. L. LITTLE Next week we shall present many new features. MLLE. KIMBALL who appeared here last season in HLONESOME LIZZIE, Will Star in POPULAR POLL. li'UC'lx'lftIlx'l7 llltlll .S'C'llOOl, .il.X'Xt'.All. 161 The Phz'lo-Maiheans X Il95CllllllZlQC nf lnnny llllllg'S-XVllll CUIlg'l'CgAIltC every lnesclzty night in the lower realms nt' ents :tntl eztll themselve lovers ul leztrningu- is ull that represents the literary ability of the buys ul IQ. ll. S. 'l'ht-se leztrnesl lilllQ'lltSHftlClJZltCZll1ll tlrztmzt are carefully eliztperunecl by that sligniliecl instrnetnr, lllr. Klunller. .Xt their meets ings they clisenss nnly the must intellectual subjects. Xu pliilusupliy is tm, pimlniilnl, nu pnlitiezll clnestitnt tum cnntplieutecl for these ener- getic ynnths to solve. They talk us lluently of the girls who ztttenml fllk'u 'Y1llN1lZlllCL'SIIS thev flu on the lwfical ztrrztn- e1nent of Il s leech. N, , Pu N Vtennlerlnl :ts this swciety is, it has several tlrztwbztelcs: lts mlrzunutics :ire never given in public, its tIll2lI'tCt never sings in assembly, :intl its tlelmting teztm flebzttes with members of its own sneicty. 'l'hi:a luck ul publicity which is given tn their zteetnnplislnnents may be flue tu the fzlet that they are za very mmlest erowcl of buys. lint 21 tlCllZlllllg' sneiety slmnlml :tt least be able to entertain their illiterate l.l'llUW'Sll1tlCllISVt'l1tJ harclly know whether 21 l'llllUll1Zl.tllCllll is at wiltl :animal nr at new kincl of grub which is being clishetl ont :lt the lnneh runnin. THE 2 162 ROCKFORD HIGH' SCHOOL ANNUAL ' l 1,1 11 NJ 'MN QD Y? fl BILLSPURVS 1: mms 5, l il BUT A i X fd v mgiizri lly I W llli l ll 2 an fl. U lil ' QQ? Mwmmmmlwl' iffy Qi ,GPS r- in all HE most democratic and least exclusive society in the high school. MEMBERSHIP Any girl with a piece of chaniois. MOTTO: Keep watch lest thy nose shinethf' SONG Just a little bit of chamoisf' Exalted High Chancellur-Olgamargirine De Vries. Lord High Powder Slinger-Edna S. Mouse. AGENTS flnternationalj Pink: Helen Doflo Chapman Flesh-colored: Ruthe Suzanne Kyege Wllitez Marie Trixie Key Hoe Tan: Lora Hard Head Slfaving Soap fby requestl lllerrie N. Barber Mennerfs Agents are found in the Freshman Catalogue. ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 163 MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS Pillsbury XXX: Paw Lean Mannix Gold Medal: Thweezy Zumdahl Special Titles Conferred as Follows:- Petite, Pretty, Prancing, Powder Puff Pusher-Engineeress Pellens. Expelled Members Lucinda Bridgeland Ruth Kumlin Alumni and Pledges I. Reen Barkless Vera Pete Hollenbeck Cassie Chadwick Gaby Delys Jan Woriii Would Fran Sis Karlson Directors of the Article and Eyebrow Department Celia Boiling Ton Lillian Russell Toast: Here's to the girl that ain't, QTl1e girl that doesn't paint.j Rules If you'd all like some nice complexions Kindly follow these directions: When you go to bed at night Daub your face with powder white, And at morn when you arise, Lightly pencil both your eyes, Then upon your powdered cheeks Put some dainty pink-red streaks, Take a peep at the mirror cool, And take your books and go to school. 164 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Musz'c HE musical talent of R-A-Chess is at present of very high CU rank. The Girls' Glee Club enjoys the distinction of being one of the largest feminine choruses in the school. At a recent assembly these fair sirens rendered a little lullaby which-lulled to sleep all the unfortunate brethern and cistern who sat near the front of the room. These dreaming proteges of Mr. Briggs were rudely awakened how- ever by the volumes of applause which came from the rear of the room. This noise probably originated with the Freshmen who had either failed to hear the singing or were too young to appreciate good music. VVe also have a warbling Prima Donna in our midst. who delights in singing love songs and laughing at the curiosities in the south-west corner of the Auditorium. Then there is the Philo fah, that classic mess!j who also boast four famous vocalists. The sweet refrain of their voices has been heard even unto the most remote corners of the lunch room. Sundquist, their leading soloist, is a shark at Irish Melodies, while David Caruso Anderson, another native of the Emerald Isle, performs wonderful feats with his melodious bass voice. The other two members who attempt to drown out the roars of the above mentioned are Jules Bellasco Houghtaling and Will. Bispham Mandeville. The orchestra, which accompanies these accomplished songsters, consists of Ossy VVeth-- erell and Sweden Condon-mandolinist. This completes the eu- semble which may be heard Tuesday evening in either the lower lunch room or in the front seats of a moving picture parlor. P. S.-The musicians are all talented but the 2:25 bell is the sweetest music ever heard in the R. H. S. IN MUSIC Staccato-detached, disconnected ........,..... ......... A llan Parker Allegro-quick, lively .................................. ........ C - CHCICCH Lai-ghetto-Somewhat broad and slow .,.... ..... D ub Landry Andante-Walking Moderately quiet ....... ...... C . Lander Pesante-Heavy. emphatic ..................... .... R . CHYISO-11 Grave-serious, very slow ................... .......... F - Nelson Anima-soul expression ......... ........ ll 'lafy ROgC1'S Grazrozo--graceful .......................... -,---s----- E lsie St0CkiUg' Dolce.-Sweet with expression ..... ..,..... L indblade Twins Marcia-marchhke ....................... ......... B Cftha Langwill R0C'lx'l Ol'x'l7 HIGH SCHOOI, .i1.X'.X'I'.-Il. 165 Xlat The Owl YI-' of the niost interesting' speeiniens of our zoologieal mlepart- nient is the Uwl. lt is the otliieial paper of our helovecl .Xlina er twe are not aeqnaintecl with ,-Xhna, hnt she see.ns to ht a very niee, lively girll. The Owl represents the ahstraet quality of wistloni and it truly represents the wiscloni of the average stuilent lfor it has full possession of its faenlties at night onlyl. No one, however. ean flispnte the faet that the Owl is tht lmest nionthlv paper pnhlisherl in our lligh Shool, or that Stanley glohnson isn't the hest eilitor the 1 Jwl has hail this year. livery XX'hol XX'hol who hanmletl in his nnnt llltl hltx tents sul: 1 X 1 H -' .' serihecl lor the Uwl anil ineiclentally ioinevl the llooster Clnh. .Xltliongli the lfligh School ninses went on a strike ancl the wits ol the instntion stoppecl joking. the energetic 'ors ent hnnioro s sayings ont ol' eheap niagazines, .iannned uht ll worcls together anfl eallecl the result poetry, Sometimes they were even foreecl to insert one of Ray L'arlson's cartoons in that pint of the paper whieh is reserved for jolces and other euriosities. We the S CCI' eniors, in ortler to npholtl the literary prestige of our class, sin- v elv hope that the elass of 14113 will eclit a worse llwl than we clicl. ll R 17 l ll Yot, the liclitor .,,,. E .: ,c..-,. LESS OUR Home Wflwyvw Fflflfww 166 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 'lk 1 'f I I l ' -Q i 1' T F uh, , ,. -1 A' T' X 9 I n ,,.-,- Y T li- 1 1 ' HE Athletic season started this year with a bright outlook for our opponents. The coaches filled their newspaper articles with warmed atmosphere and seemed so confident that our boys would win the championship that some weak-minded inmates of our institution became deluded by the impression that we had a winning football team. Alas! How our hopes were shattered. At the finish of the Hrst game our captain sent back his famous message, We have met the enemy and we are theirs. The reason for this defeat is attributed to the inability of our boys to make as many points as did the victors of that memorable game. In basketball, our rooters so intimidated the officials by their awful yells and threats that we won every game played on our home floor. In none of the games which we witnessed, did the visiting teams have anything on the red and black. In fact, our boys had very little on themselves. Our track team. however, is a wonder. There is this trouble though. The distance men are not fast enough and the weight men are not strong enough. However, be that as it may, if the other teams fail to make as many points as we do, we'll surely win the next track meet. R. R. 'l2. Take a street car to Armory Hall, To see our line team play basketball With honor, and fame and sweaters to show, They'll have victory where ever they go. ROCKFORIJ HIGH SCHOOL AXXU.-IL 161 , f fa 4 , '4 ' f if 4 1 'if 'ia . y V If f xl -fffff IU i f fl ' ff 1 HTHLETIC5 , mu M0 v ', I ff Y, if fff X ff 7 , .1 ff ff' X? , f Zym ,f 'f ' ' ' ' 1 9, f ,f f ,J A A 1 X f Z, X x X ,I ,I xx X K K X 1 I I la Z I 1 'Z' 1 fr Qk, 'fi f X ff 1? , 72 f f 1, 1 I , ,f '51 bl A Uv ls 'Mill le ' 1 Event Standing broad grin Athletic Events - Hut .ur shout ,,,....,..,.,,.A, Nine ffcluck clash Twelve 4l2j lmluek walk ,.wA. llup, Qkip :incl juinp ......,,.. ......,.,.... Six font sprintlcrl Archer lilnnlcing , f i . ,, W .., 1 - '- fly ii fr E ,, ah .nj 'Wifi ff? Won By Ray Carlson Patrick . Ruth ll'eingartner C. l'. llriggs Marimi llarlmer lilmo are several winners Most lfveryone H. XV. 'IZ y ,,,.....,.,.,,,V.,Y.,.. 1. ..ie 'llllCl'C lx wif, if Q! in Q .ifj .wi - e -4 f A, 168 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL I Wonder Why- The track candidates avoid the stairs. Mr. Brightup does not look as lonesome as he did last semester. Our new football captain doesn't bow. The Philomatheans bought such cute pins. Fay Lewis awarded that prize. Deac Wolcott doesn't graduate from Room 10. C. Sandehn thinks he is a Senior. The Annual Censor is building a new house among the orange blossoms in Alabama? Smiles It's best to keep a smilinl, For a smile's a kind O' net That catches by beguilin' jest the things it wants to get. So keep your smile a spreadin'g Crack a jolly joke or two And you'll find that things come headin' Straight for smilin' folks like you. News f and Oldsj Success ..... ....................., P hilomathean Literary Society Outing .......................... ...... I 'hysics class during sound experiments Review of Reviews ........................................................ Six VVeekS Finals Popular ............................................................................................ R. Grantz Women's World ............ K. Cooling, C. King fcontinuetl indefinitelyp Physical Culture ................................................................,..,.... G. I. Hill Country Life ........................ ..... F red Davis, P. Conklin The Youth's Companion ...,.. ....... A n Armful of Books The VVorld Today ............ ........................ I . Brown The Horseless Age ..... .... ' 'Hungryn Inds ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 161 An Italian Idea My son, he air a smart young keetg He be grate man some day. He go to high school on two feet, An' learn to swair and play. They learn him some penology. I ask 'im wat dat are. He says, to learn a hen to lay, An' wat I ask 'im for. He learn som Anglaise, but by gar, He can talk dat all right! An' when I ask, he say, har, har, Not by a blame long sight! Some manual Zoology, Dey make craizy tings, An' physical drawotony, ls whar he comes and sings. My son ess smart, he got good mark, De highest one der essg De best he got, is two, tree D'ss An' all de rest ess C'ss. F. R. 'l4. My Daily Program First I say Good Morning, with a cheerful smile, Then I saunter through the halls alone, and single file: Next I search for admits to the number ten and three, Or report to some kind teacher that I've lost my locker key. At twelve I take my luncheon with a spoon and knife and fork While my fellow class-mate estimates the density of cork. And if Misfortune meets me, as is the general rule, I hear what's ancient history: Remain seventh hour at school E. H. '12 170 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL The Mz'dget Club Officers President-Charles Ind Vice-President-Elmo Sundquist Secretary and Treasur-Adelbert Landry Charter Members Warren Aldrich Maynard Lundgren Jessie Martin Robert Gibson Anti-Club Poem How we avoid those little midgets. All of them give us the lidgets. Gee, I'm glad I'm big and tall Like a Baby Hippo's doll. J. R. C. '12, Song Hits fSlamsj Fm Awfully Strong for You .....,...................... A. C. N.-The South That Violin Rag .,...................... ....,.......,.. S adie McLaren All Alone .,.,,....,................,...... ,.,.............,..., L . Knight Under the Petzel Bough .,,,.. ,.... H . McClafferty Blushing Moon .,....,........ ........ O live Safford Kidding ,....,...........,........ ...... M iss Hunter Beautiful Lady ...,., .............. lv liss Foster i'My Heron ......,........... ..,......,,............... ' 'Guess The Dancing Doll .... ...... R agnhilda Sandstedt Polly of the Circus ....... ........... H azel Kendrick The Midnight Sons ,...,,.. ........ L af-a-Lot Club The Prince of Tonight ..... .......... H owarcl Fitch Show Girl .,,,,,,,,,....,....,,,.. , ..,. ........ H azel Lindstrorn Nobody Loves a Fat Man ,. .......,........... Lundgren g'H0ney Man ...,.........................,..........................................i... Julia Sweet Ohl You Beautiful Doll .........................................,.. janet Wormwood I'd Love to Live in Loveland with a Girl Like You, Cecelia Killean l'm Glad l'm a Boy .,.......,..,....................................... Bill Reckhow Naughty Eyes ................,...................................,...,..,,..,,,., Norma, Boom Sweet Sixteen ....... ....... C aroline Brown Curly Headu ...................... ,......... J oel Seedoff Smile and Be Happy ............. ..... ll liss Sinderson They Always Follow Me ..... ,...... , ...... W . Pratt i'Poor John .....,..........,....,.............,.........................,........,....... John Lewis That Hypnotizing Man ..,,..,.................,....,..,....,....,......... Carl Johnson Maybe You're not the Only One that Loves mefl Huldah johnson Billy .............,............................,...................,..,.......... Ethel Stockburger i'Next to your Mother, Who do you Love .....,...........,,. Chas, Belshaw On Moblle Bay ........................,,................,... ........ C . C. Gordon ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 171 Tomorrow 's Lessons VVhen l'm all alone in the evening, And the midnight hour has struck, VVhen I rub my aching forehead, And think of tomorrow's luck, How often I have wondered, What will the Morrow bring? 4 VVill I Hunk in every study, Ur know most everything? Will I remember the meanings Of the Words in Cicero? Can I remember the order Of the wars of Scipio? Do I know the pronunciation Of those oratorical words? After all the hours I've studied And labored-Ah! Dear me! VVhen I go to class tomorrow VVill I get an A or D? M. L. K. '13. Sponger's Club EQUIREMENTS for admittance: Superior knowledge in that day's lesson: willingness to divide knowledge, must not be original, but accept others ideas and adopt tl1em as one's own: must read your neighbor's Owl and Annualg must attend all meetings called to order in the Auditorium at 8:30 a. m. on Thursday, Weflnesflay, Monday, Friday, and Tuesday. Adjournments-8:56 a. m. on same days. Motto :- Do others, they will never have the chance to do you. Some people talk in their sleep, others sleep in their talk. 72 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Will' Where Some Seniors Get Their Information The gingham dog and the calico cat Soleninly, side by side in the school-yard sat. 'l'hey'd waited and waited since break of day For the camera man to pass that way. lNow I wasn't there, but I briefly state That they hoped their picture he'd surely take.j The etherial tread and the winning smile, XVere heard and seen in a very short while. The gingham dog looked up and went bow-wowf' The calico cat said sweetly, mee-ow. Then they both sat as still as still could be, While each slowly counted up, one, two, three. liut alas they were both in sore distress, And what was the matter no one could guess. Herein lies the secret. tThe dog said so, And that was however I came to know.J The chemical man, though strong as an ox. No cam'ra had, but a plain lunch box. E. H. ,12. M 1 1 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 173 Books fllate and Otherwisej The Children's Hour ..,.... ................, F reshman Assembly The Man of the Hour ...... ,...,.... Q See Plays and Playersl The Lamplighteru .......... ....,..,...,....... C orbett Mackey The Masqueraderv ..... ...,.. ....... ' ' Stanv Keck The Mystery ..........A..,.......... ..........e........, C . A. Mauller Freckles .......,...,.........,.............. ...........,.......,...,..... R oy Ross CHA Six Cylinder Courtship .... ...... I Brown, J. V. H., etcj Fortune Hunter ................,. .........,.........,.. . A. Freeman Girl in Waiting .,... ,.......... I rene Burr The Iron VVoman ..... ....... M rs. Stevens Lady of the Motor .... ..,...... G . Goddard Cupid's L'nderstudy .... ..,.......,.... L . Kern A Country Doctor .,..... Vanity Fair .....,..........,... Hosier Sehoolmasterw .. u U Happiness .,,.....,....,..... The Big Brother .... Heavenly lw1ns .. ..... . ...,......... .. Short Poems W. Mandeville Bernice Weldon C. Maxwell Mabel Douglas N. Reck Stanley and Herbert Little has a bag and his books are in it. He opens the bag and they're out in a minute. He spreads them out on his nice little table, And says, Now recite as well as you're able. Bulletin Board NVHY THE IRISH PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE HOMIE RULE is a lecture given by Gunhild Hallquist this evening at 7:30 p. m. Annual Always remind us. Never grows stale. New material each page. Universally accepted. All the family like it. Long may it succeed. l I l 174 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Ten Merry Maz'dens 'lien merry maidens sitting in a line. Kenneth Cooling winked at one- Then there were nine. Nine daring damsl-ls wishing fo Ray llillet saw them there- Then there were eight. Eight giggling girls-one's eyes Bud Burr looke into them- Then there were Seven. Seven cute Co-eds always up to tricks. Emory Hall happened hy- Then there were six. Six fond, watching maidens, longing ft Carrol King came touting up- 'l'hen there were five. as blue r a date. as heaven ur a drive. lfive little lassies, thinking life a hnre. Chnelc llrown sauntered up- Then there were four. l ,. Ei! Higgs: I.-KW, V .55 xqggyfs Y.:-if-'-gan-vrxfggv .lVl13frG.'yQgQ , f V1 '. , X 42- . t -7 4 - . - ,U ' t ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 175 Four downcast damsels, tired of being free. Mr. Hull captured on- Then there were three. Three dainty darlings who liked to bill and coo. Roy Grantz glanced that way- Then there were two. Two saucy school-mates, thinking life no fun. Ecky J. beckoned her - , Then there was one. One lonesome lassie, ready now to run. Warren went in hot pursuit- Then there was none. M. B. '12, i Tis Sad to Relate That: Sundquist hasn't stopped growing, Mr. Norris knows how to write admits. Mrs. Thomas voted twice for Bryan. Bob Smith plays tennis. All Herings are not kept in the ocean 1 Dinnie Doyle is not a Swede. Minnie Lewis is so small and graceful. VValt Sturm doesn't use face powder. Earl johns insists on getting A's. Vera Hollenbeck believes in getting fat. Ruth VVeingartner doesn't dye her hair. Hob Gibson was raised on Mellenls Food. Cliff Hance can't hide his grin. The finest class in high school leaves in june. That this stuff was printed. l76 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL The Trials of a Lover . ..L '?':, 14- , F X , ' ll zll f ,..,LQ, ' li vi l URR-SON Clarence sat late one evening in the parlor with Susy, the saucy soubrette, holding her Palm and uttering Sweet words wondering how soon he could Lander. He was thinking whatBliss it would be if she would Grant his wish and consent to preside over his Coffey. Little did he Reck of the grief to come, for, at that moment, the heavy tread of Sampson in his Stocking feet coming through the Hall from above was followed by a Pearson voice calling: Sussy, komm Schnell! Chase that fellow from the house or I'll send the Kerr after him. As ClarenceMarks the time and hears that voice, his Hare begins to rise and he decides to waste not a Whitmore time before he starts on a swift Wing for the North. But he stopped a moment to thank the fair maiden for the nice lunch he had Eaton when a low growl made him take to his heels. With the dog in hot pursuit, he started across the Dewey lawn toward the Forest. But in his haste he forgot the Fish pond which the French Gardner had just installed with the water from the Marsh nearby. When, splash, he Fell over the edge and joined the Hering in the bottom. When he finally began to Wade toward shore, he hadn't a Wray of hope that he would reach Landry. W'hen he finally emerged, he felt that he could appreciate the feeling of an ice cream Cone and l would Haight to tell you his thoughts as he climbed the Hill. The next day, he had to visit the Clothier to purchase a new suit. Those who have been thinking of Cutting him out may laugh, but don't Ahlgren. lt wouldn't be Wright. M. B. '12, .ZQWN ill, 1 .. . ly y pc 'fu 0 iff. git lf kb! Q N l m fqdl ' I l 4, r ' V ff' , i In X -- . - -'W gr tfiiy ROCKIVORD HIGH SCHOOL :I.X'Xlf',4l. 177 . fe- . L. I fs- it I J E -9 'fy A i 'milf f'5fGTj '2:,'-, ?1q131 Qifgli i 1 .ir 1 X 43 if-ff Fri: 23 . 4 -E. ,, .- ,.,. ...rip ..A. Z.. .x.,, Lx-,' .,,,,,,,, . -.,..,,g -4 f - gp Q,4. ' A 1, :fx :fees We-'ff asf,-3-.airzs ' i l ggi! .... ., -.. by I ran to the library with others you seeg I studied, they studied, we studied, all threeg Through reams of paper. our pens they flew And book after book we crammed through and through. Cramming, still cramming when the sun sank to' rest: Yes, cramming, still cramming, to compete with the best. Not a word to each other. we kept up the paceg Page after page, book upon book, never losing our place. Hour after hour we crammed in the night: To do it was awful. it sure was a fright. Hut, Uh! Un the morrow, when called to recite: To show off our knowledge it gives us delight. THE GRINDERS lflwood Aldrich lid North Loretta lllake Marie Coffey Helen liaton Herbert Gardner Paul Kerr Amy Lindblade Carl Paulson Leroy Redin Roy Sandberg N. Shanhouse VV. Sheldon Hazel VVhitmore listher Seleen lleatrice Sim A feeling that all persons detest Although 'tis by everyone felt. By two letters is fully expressed, Hy twice two invariably spelt. Answer:-Envy CN-V D 78 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL xIXXUflL xx i fi MOTTO :-Clothes Make the Man YELL lfusscrs, lfusscrs, all are we! lfusscrs, Fusscrs, chi-he-hc-he- Nice high collars we admire, To he llcau lirummel we aspire. l'rcsidcntgliaymond Haycr Chief lfusser-Charles lJel.au3 ROSTER Arthur W'eidma11 Ray Haycr Emory Hall NY. Lindsay Story l,and1'y Chuck Brown l'cg ' llurr john Comlon -You lcnuwv the rest. ls thcrc Assembly today? No, of cmirsc nut! XYQ had one last week. Had you forgot? ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL .-l.V.YUf1L 179 Those Seventh Hour Bells CVVith apologies to Thomas Moorej Those seventh hour bells! Those seventh hour bells! How many a tale their music tells. Then lessons are o'er and it is sublime, NVhen at last we hear their soothing chimes. Those tedious hours have passed away, And all our hearts again are gay, The thought of study in the tomb dwells, And we think no more of those seventh hour bells. And so 'twill be when we Seniors are gone. Those seventh hour bells will still ding-dong, Each verdant class, which in these halls dwells, VVill stop! Look! and Listen! for those seventh hour bells. J. L. M. '12, Why Helen Blushes A girl with the prettiest red In her cheeks was asked, VVhat are you fed?' That the blushes should go In that sweet ebb and How? I just think something loving, she said. M. ll. 12. 9 7 Suffragelles VVoman's suffrage is a coming thing So everyone be ready. If you want to know the thing complete, Please go and see Miss Eddy. 180 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL J,,., D D n ov-4 fa f 47 i li V fflllcl ill vi A al. L... JJ Situated at the Summit of Cheese Hill VVhy live in the hot and restless city enduring slurs and slams of insolent people? COME TO ANNUAL CEMETERY. Buy a lot and rest in peace. Prices S10 to 55100. Satisfaction Guaranteed To prove the truth of the above statement we quote the follow ing epitaphs from the monuments in our Cemetery. llelow Marie Fish rests in peace, She ate some biscuits without yeast. Here Mildred Peterson rests her head, She cracked her cranium on a sled. Poor Bessie Blair: her end was rash, Alas she choked on a hair in the hash. Below here, Emory Hall, 'tis said, He rests from a swelling of his head. This berth was made for a cat named Astor. lint into the hole jumped lrma Haffner. Under this stone is a lonely case, And inside of it is Henry Chase. A baseball player made a bill, And into this hole knocked Robert Smith. iContinued on page 1885. K' H ? L ' Y 3 y 'W i K A 4. , .Wy i ff Q ix fry -. . lf f . x Q wMiz!4q Q. 'rg , X 'W X' flu S . v ' X! 'fw' pimi ni XX i 8:ne 'zi1 ' f X ZIWIWZQ ' 'V ? b1- '25 j X ' ' ff 'F 1 H il P AIM X w gif ,, I4 M 1 P pf V QW i Iva w' B' X jiw W ff f swfw, ,fix ' I fl K M , v Afx fflv J ' 1 JY! fferlnafyflel , A WK Wil ' X l x ! ' 1' ' co ca L 'lT'HENQ Q MPAN 9 52+ -3.9 11' .mention T1 A l t th d t M sf k f y oc o A'ff' ,A ! Watches, Diamonds .,.. N I i il: and Jewelry e ll' A Suitable for the giftlseason. is now ready for your 1nspect1on Adam H. Bolender 51.3 Expert Jeweler AN . eaae -,W-A 113 WEST STATE STREET FOOT BALL LIFE Foot hall is like the proposition of life. Young man, when you tackle life, tackle low, and hold on till you win. Use the same determination in life as is used on the gridiron, and make a touchdown every time you get hold of the ball. ,Q ff, . - it ' -'Sf 'TM V Nilii--Q. Laesar said, I ,E 'gf ' ,'35.5fff' 4, -' 1, 1 ja.: '-5.3 came, I saw, I con- 3.lP,l-gfgsgw in ssc: if 1.-gat V. quered. Qkwiklfilfffiagg Fjlf. 'Pk-:i'fh. af-uwl-5 1 l-F - -'N fs a--' wfrf'-'Lhllffm ' ln n v ' 'Pk -pq- ,Fj ...agfgf . mi-,57Ln Q-!l:h.5g.,w. ,gi The Modern 55511259 ur. 7 W- flrfkl. 47-,. .,- :E-i -1 .. . qgaasagi +I 'H sal. :ti Conqueror says, I hfigg +I? ::t::j,,,l,,E ,,, .F UF r ,gg '2: L- - -F -g-,-- 3.2 !.'3:':L work, I save, I suc- letitfhf Q ' ' rl-fl, md ,, -5--5a:5::53:i: :q 3,33 :egg ' E, 4 .. . 3.-6-7.1131-1.11--iffiiiifidf' Q1 d- In 52. , j -Hmn 'fd dj . .- ..'l'KE Ha? YOU 3 yi.. ::Etlg. ,- lr' - '1l'7',r'g 515 opted this motto? .fu ,QQ-A Tr: mu., .,,gg7f.-.' - ' ., '15 w'vsn 3':, 'au' A' I -5 51 T Young man, step into the Rockford National Bank and Checking account as you should have done some time ago. Uncle Sam deposits with us, why don't you? ROCKFORD NATIONAL BANK A prominent educator says, The time for a boy to be- gin to save is when he is in the High School, say from twelve or thirteen on for the next four years. open that Savings or CORNER STATE AND MAIN STREETS Please mention The Annual to the advertisers HADDORFF PIANOS THE LATEST SHEET MUSIC ...are sold by... O. J WIGELL, 107 West State Street YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO CALL TO THE STUDENTS OF ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL In Our New Store B U R R' S 110 W. State Street We have given Rockford the finest store of this kind in the United States. And everything We put out is the finest that we can buy or make, at prices no higher than you pay for inferior goods. Our one aim is Quality. Everything Sanitary. We want you to make our store your headquarters. NVe want to be a part of the Rockford High School, and whenever you need help come to us for Cut Flowers, Candies, Ice Cream, Soda Water, Picnic Supplies or if you are going to give a hanquet, come to BURR'S, IIO W. State St. DRINK ECHO COFFEE Roasted and For Safe by ROClifOI'Cl Wholesale Grocery CO. Please mention The Annual' to the advertisers R0Clx'l7OTiTIY1fllGi'l SCHOOL .-l,X'Xl'.-ll. 185 lfxtremely nohhy College hat styles-33.00 at rXrmstrong's. THE SENIOR LAMENT My high school :lays are nearly o'er. These good old halls l'll walk no more, l never knew a place conlcl be E'en half as clcar as this to nie. And now l think my classic face. Some flirty office soon will grace. fi- 5i?if5 lm... .EE 1 , 'Tsai U E . , Outing rlress shirts from .-Xrmstrong's are original in style. The Davis Clofhing ana' Shoe Company 328 E. STATE STREET OUR MOTTO: The Mos! of The Best For The Least Please mention The Annual to the advertisers B Y YO R..y..,.. First Mortgage Farm loans through this bank and you get what the bank has purchased out- right as an investment for funds depos- ited here- F arm Loans are offered in amounts from 3250.00 to 55,000.00 which pay the investor 5070 and 670 net. Full Information given regarding every Farm Loan sold-- if you Wish a safe investment consult us at once. PEOPLES BANK AND TRUST COMPANY BVILLIAM BROWN BUILDING Please- mention The Annual t he advertisers Once ---the E. 8c W. Store Then ---the Great E. Sc W. Store Now ---the Greater E. Sc W. Store MORE ROOM, VARIETY AND QUALITY ff , llaal N771 lk ROCKFORD, ILL. Everything's Grown But The Prices Jackson Bros. Je wel e rs 100 STATE STREET OUR STOCK OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO Younc PEoPLE WE DESIGN AND MAKE JEWELRY IN OUR OWN SHOP For the best in FLOVVE RS goto ROCKBSORD ITLORAL CO. IOIBQ WV. STATE ST. We have them all for all purposes M. BECKER 81 COMPANY EXPERT CLEANERS AND DYERS Bell Phone 3127 New Phone 5334 121 N. Church Street Our Prices Make Cleaning a Necessity Not a Luxury A Full Line ofSchool Supplies Rockford OfHce Supply House 108 S. Main Street B th Phones Fi t Floor Trus1Bld'g Plc-as mention Tl A lttllt ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Another rests, La Relda VVing, She croaked while doing the Highland Fling. Howard Vtfillianis, the Annual Joker, Passed in his cheeks while playing poker. jules Houghtaling, the Socialist Man, Got his Bean picked while rushing the can. Below lies Chellis Clothier-maker oi clothes. The poor thing eroaked. Sure he turned up his toes Under this sod rests Theodore Schroin. He died from a Hpingl' from a hunter's gun. Buried under this mud is the johnson clan. '1'here's Carl and Frank, and also Stan. Dub Landry lies here, our waiter true. Vllho died while splitting a banana in two. Below is Anderson. His name is Dave. VVas cut to death while trying to shave. Under this plot lies Olga De Vries. She keeled over from eating Brickstein cheese. Below our Censor doth lie. VVho looked a tiger in the eye. Q'1'he tiger Won.j Here lies what's left in this earthly strife, The rest was used in a very strange life- An Annual Editor was my vocation, But a knocker's riot gave me a vacation. E. D. '12, smrr mrlsrs AT ,sa K i . l WORK 55 l Established 1848 Une of the Oldest and Strongest Banks in the State The Winnebago National Bank of Rockford RocKFoRD, ILL. Capital and Undivided Profits S500,000.00 IH With ample capital, many year's experience and conservative management, we feel conhdent that we can give entire satisfaction to our patrons. IH The entire resources of this bank secure its commercial and savings deposits alike. IH Our Vaults are Protected by an Improved Electric Alarm System. CH We respectfully solicit your patronage. BUR Y CFZEN SOLVAY COKE M355 .,.....s01d by Rockford Lumber 81 Fuel Co. 201 E. STATE STREET Please mention The Annual to the advertisers GLEICST-EMA N'S FCR The Best Home Made Candy We also make our Own Ice Cream heum Building When you think Dry Goods , 9 H4113 Stewart s L. N. For Goodness Sake iili Wear I BARBERK Schu1ein's ,k .k .k Shoes and 'A' it 'ff Hosiey 312 WEST STATE STREET 111 SOUTH MAIN STREET Svhnrtli Glafvtvria H rmml rs 11 to 2--5 to 7:30 TRUST BUILDING LUNCH ROOM 107 S. WYMAN ST. Good Meals. Quick Service. VVater from Private VVeIl. Our Own Make Bakery Goods 'PHE SWISS LAUNDRY WE The Finest of Laundering And Most Expert Dry Cleaning Phones 368 119 N. Main Street WHAT WE D0 WE D0 WELL BANNEN, The Printer 409 E. State Street Both Phones Better Facilities Than Ever JOHN R. PORTER 81 CO. DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS IN PI-IYSICIANS' SUPPLIES CORNER STATE AND MAIN STREETS Please mention The Annual to the advertisers 192 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL .f1X.X'll.4I, oyiiu T has been hinted at around school that Donald Garrett, Paul Crattan and Charles Elliott are going to finish up their education at Rockford College. We wish them good luck. Prof. Norris: l'Xliss Sclnnauss, please explain how we get alumin- um from aluminum oxide. Miss Sclunauss: Wie recluce aluminum from aluniinuin oxide by the Hall Processfl Une of Mr. Norris' reliable jokes-Consuinption starts with a cough and a hacking, and ends with a hack and a coffin. C. H. KNAPP W, H. BARNES KNAPP, BARNES Sc CO. ' Real Estate and Mortgage Loans Insurance and Rentals Both Phones soo ROCKFORD, ILL. A Store If with an Aim to be at the Top For Style Quality and Workmanshzp Edw. Bufferfield f, , 1 , g a xx, W , :f.l.'gi I fill, ' 4 . 'Q Q.-f fi-iff hilt. ' i -:ff ' l?kf'i :','Q, . ,A :l:tstgf..?1.f1:2s,2f.. ldlfsfiilzkiif 'tiff -lf' ' M 1 L 1. INE R Please mention The Annual to the advertisers Headquarters for The Best Bakery Goods in the City Clark's Bakery 419 E. STATE STREET C. T.Cii?f5SWe11 For anything in Drug Line, Kodaks and Kodak Supplies Waterman Fountain Pens 325 E. STATE ST. H. D. MCFARLAND QMS ags fir- COMPANY and Booksellers and Stationers, Fine . Office Supplies Leather 421 WEST STATE STREET Goods ,xiii i lVICGlaShan ROCKFORD'S NEW BOOK STORE 515-517 West State Street NORTH, EAST, SOUTH OR WEST--ALL ROADS LEAD YOU TO OUR STORE American F ruii House The Best and Purest Ice Cream and Ices om PHONE 831-R 1 NE w PHONE 7753 3 Be Sure Your Postals Parson s Lumber Co. Lumber, Cement and Building Material 213 N. MADISON STREET are Panels Originated by us Rockford Postal Studio 107 N. MAIN STREET PI1-:iso mention The A l t the advertisers Start Out In Life Right . WALK-0VERS ' 5 r ' H .5 i Walk- Over Boot Shop - . 'W' Mmm' 110 S. Main Street OUR LUSCIOUS CHOCOLATES Put up in attractive boxes, please the Young Ladies of R. H. S. more than anything else. We serve dainty and delicious drinks. W I L L B U R N 501 ESQISIIEEEATE ur Ready-To-Wear Deparfmenz' Shows at all times the very newest styles from the best makers in New York City. Our New York buyer is constantly seeking for the latest ideas. Then too we are in a position to offer our custom- ers inducements in the way of prices which no other store in Rockford can offer. We are mem- bers of one of the most powerful syndicates in the United States. Gver 300 large stores with one purchasing department. Our lines of Muslin Underwear, Corsets, Millinery, Etc.. are always complete. Don't fail to look here before buying. ASHTONDR YGOQDS Co Please mention t'Tlw Annual to the advertise AMATEUR PHOTO SUPPLIES SOMETHING DIFFERENT THAN THE REST DEVELOPING, PRINTING AND ENLARGING Uhr Qlamrra Shop Sixth Floor Ashton Bldg. A. T. Peterson, Prop. SKE Y HAN 'S PHARMA C Y ....Headquarters for Prescriptions, Arch Props, Trusses, Elastic Stockings Abdominal Supporters and Stolz Electrophones Second Floor Masonic Temple MENU lisczillopcfl Fish Brown llreafl and lluttcr Sweet Potatoes Rice Croqiicttcs Safford Olives Parker llousc Rolls Condon Johnny Cake Coffee wg 'la 'r T' 'P JV 3 il' f fl :M X ,Q qi? . lt kc-cps zi fuller hustling to gct the unneccssarics of life. l'l4-:msn in tum 'I'l1i- Ai null to the advertisers 1- Anybody Can Make Ice Cream ln a sort of a way, but thereis a difference in the quality ol ours and the ordinary lcind. Sweet dairy cream, pure fruit juices and our method ol manufac- turing insure a rich, smooth and delicious article. THE PALACE OF SWEETS Sling:-:ASQ The Forest City National I-Q Bank l ii COR. CHURCH AND STATE STS. Your Financial Education will be well founded if you form the habit of Li- Saving -le- WHILE YOU ARE YOUNG Come in and let us help you to a Successful Financial Future R. H. S. JEWELRY THE- MAJESTIC You can get 1910, 1911, 1912 I-UNCH RCOMS and 1913 Class Pins Of HS 203 w. STATE smear 326 E. STATE smear H' H' Cutting THE oNl.v STRICTLY '-JEWELERH SANITARY LUNCH 524 EAST STATE STREET ROOMS IN ROCKFORD Please mention The Annual to the advertisers Central Book Store J. O. HANSON, Proprietor Headquarters for High School Books, Office Supplies and Stationery . . . We have Post Cards, Art Calendars, Fountain Pens, Drawing Instruments, Pencils, Erasers, Theme and Algebra Paper. Wegiveprompt and courteous service to our ...customers... 301 EAST STATE STREET Drink Bottlecl IT IS MADE FROM PURE DISTILLED WATER IT IS PURE AND DELICIOUS Sold Everywhere Rockford Coca-Cola Bottling Co. DEMAND THE GENUINE---REFUSE THE SUBSTITUTE I'h-use entiun Tl A1 ul to th l vrtiser Swanson Millinery FINE MILLINERS Qs H., ' Ne' 'MSVWQQ '5 'mW'Q7 ' ' N ' ,-,, , it ,BQ Jn ' fx' 'I 404 EAST STATE STREET VACATION TIME You will want a C A M E R A We are Eastman Agents Worthington 81 Slade 422 E. sums smear J. G. Johnson BARBER SHOP Barber Supplies Wholesale and Retail 306 E. STATE STREET A full line of Paints Sf d Wood Finishes C. W. GUSTAFSON Pharmacist Drugs, Chemicals a fd Toilet' Walers 510 E. STATE STREET DRAKE cf? TUCKER Barhmarr, Svpnriing Manila ann Gluttlrrg 318 WEST STATE STREET Here's a Fact Good to Know The Best in Printing is Produced at the Shop oi 117 south First LWRD Both Phones Q 9 Il .- . menti n The Annual t th d t Young Men's Suits and Overcoats Made-to-Order--515, S20 E. L. and A. IVI. BURR Headquarters for lnternat1onalQual1ty SPORTING GOODS Tailors 310 WestStateStreet BFOWI1 When in need ol Stationery, Per- fumesflloilet Soaps, Face Creams, Pure Drugs, Combs, Brushes, Sponges, Poclcet Books, or Rub- ber Goods, we invite you to see our stock. COYN ER BROS. DRUGGISTS 308 East State Street G. J. PETER Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment 121 NORTH COURT STREET COMMENCEMENT Mince mont may cmnc .ind mmcc meat may gn, lint Um-incnct ment wc'll remember forever. JI W' - 1.1 l Q if 3 ' 7 E -iii, A fff wfl., ,N I was asked to write on knockers, And diligently l'll delve, llnt not a knocker can l find In the class of 1012. Pl as ne tion The Annual' t tl dvertisers Here's The You Next Need Thing E ekzzzze :aaa seeggeaezezgzg ' 'I ' ' III' iIliII'i!Illill E'-E! EEg.Qi5 FFF'5 - - Q.. f 1 llfii fi'-3'-' lllll' E-Ill-I .LEEEEE--I-I WEEE' il-gazing 'lm I l nm nm-f lllgll ' :::ae!l T Q .. . , t --EH '--lllllll H -:' l -'if-iff: 1 EE'- ll EEF'-E 'Flfkllsil X, i I lmli num 5555555552: E555--1 l I Q l 0 7 ' I efpifff r--if, - WY, 7 V Y W ya WTggE2Q25 FEEEEEEE-'fff 1 l T l lllllil llllllgltlllll l i Eiififiiiifii fl j W i eeyee -assei ew s QT 5 ,, -' L ' F 1 1 ' , The Viking Sectional Bookcase reasons WHY the HVIKINGH especially mends itself to the Student and Graduate Five com- It is the BEST---You want the best. It is absolutely noiseless and dust proof. It has the simplest and best door action--cannot bind--works as easily from either side as from the middle. It has positive air cushion, you can drop the door and not hear it--it falls on air, It is made in many handsome styles and finishes and sold by dealers generally. Skandia Furniture Co. ROCKFORD, ILLINGIS Please mention The Annual to the advertisers You Will Always Be Correctly Dressed lf You Buy Your Apparel at Wortl1am's For the High School Miss we have, at all times, a very complete and extensive showing of stylish wear things. The Wortham label on a garment stands for the most recent and exclusive style and the most dependable material and work- manship. Our prices are always reasonable. Smart Wear . pfksmwwm The Store for U ' That ls First Women and W With The Young Women I New Things A IS SERVED IN THE HIGH SCHOOL LUNCH ROOM TRYIT I ll X I tl l I Every Member of the Class of 1911 C1301 Subscribed for an Annual - Every Member of the Class of 191211801 Subscribed for an Annual All Previous Records Beaten! One-Half H u H d I' C d Net Gain MAKE THIS YOUR HEADQUARTERS COLAT ES BON BONS Dainty Lunches, Ice Cream and Ices of Quality Confecfions of Quality Sodas of Quality Rockford's Largest Ready-To-Wear Store Three complete floors of women's, misses' and junior's outer garments and millin- ery. Everything new and up to date and prices absolutely the lowest at all times We c Jr 0 WOMENS OUTFITTERS ' Center of Business District 116 VV. STATE STREET THE CELEBRATED Schumann Pianos and Player Pianos Made in Rockford - For sale by 1- S. L. LARSON COMPANY 426 SEVENTH STREET : ICODAIC SUPPLIES : Films Developed 150 per roll Printing on Velox 51: each Scientific Optical W'ork Eyes Tested Free Axt Optical K Kodak Shop Please- mention The Annual to the advertisers FIRST PRIZE CUT FLOWERS Cut Fresh To-Day. They Have Fragrance, They Have Quality. That places them in a class by themselves. Sold at Guaranteed Prices and every purchase warranted to please you. Artistic arrangement. Prompt service. W. H. BUCKBEE Growers of First Prize Cut Flowers Quality Style Permanency Portra its by Photography At the Old Wheat Studion 111 N. Church Slreet l l N TA N OR l l 1-Rus., BLDG. Q Rocnionmlu. l Bmrg1mAcE or srvusn ci.o1i-ies -- Students' Clothes a Specialty Rockford Trust Building College Styles, Faultless Tailoring, Excellent Materials, Nobby Patterns, Perfect Fit Guaranteed The ONLY TAILOR IN RQCKFORD Making a Specialty of College Clothes Pl e rr t in The Annual to th I t ...EVhP... illianufaiturrrn Natinnnl Zflsmk Resources over S200,000.00 0 on Deposits Uniied Siaies Deposiiary NOW AM TI-IE TIME When we all like to hike to the country. Decide on the kind of Picnic or Summer Outing you want and we can take you to just the most ideal spot for it. THE THREE BEST BETS HARLEM PARK----Rockford's Ideal Amusement Park: has fifteen new features this year, including a thrilling Giant Coaster. HONONEGAH PARKWThe most historical and picturesque spot in Northern Illinois. WASHINGTON PARK-Just the place for your Class Reun- ions or Moonlight Dancing. Rockford and Interurban Railway Company For Special Car. Excursion Rates or other information see C. C. SHOCKLEY ll ntion The Annual to the l t MAKING FRIENDS IH Whenever we sell a woman her first Wooltex Coat, Suit or Skirt, we know that we have made a permanent customer for our store. fll Not once in a blue moon will the women who has learned the comfort, luxury and serviceability of Wooltex take any- thing else if she can find a Wooltex garment that will fit her taste and purse. QT The poet said- The way to have friends is to be one. IH Wooltex has friends because it has proved itself all that a friend should be-staunch, reliable and long lasting. Come let us introduce you. IME BRADFORD WEISE CQ. L. Cgealershorn Wholesale anal Retail Meats Fine Home Made German Sausage a Specialty 112 S. MADISON STREET Both Phones 26 Plvusv mention The Annual to the advertisers Get your lunches at the High School Lunch Room Managed by the Woman's Club for benefit of High School Students. ill We aim to serve the best possible food for the least possible price .... Tickets 391.00 For Sale by the Cashier Society llrand snits made decidedly for young fellows-fXrnv strong's. BILL TAFT AND DEWEY liill Taft may wear his evening suits And freely spend the dollar, lint Dewey wears his pants rolled up To make his red socks holler. VVe wish to express to the Rockford Printing Company and the Rockford Illustrating Company our appreciation for the courtesies extended to us in the getting out of This Book. Peg-top pants with tunnel helt straps at .-Xrinstrongs We carry a complete line of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Cut Glass, Hand Painted China, Foun- tain Pens and High School Pins HEADQUARTERS FOR ROCKFORD WATCHES Geo. E. Hanson dc Bro. Quality Jewelers 409 siaviznri-i smear I'Ieas0 mention The Annual to the advertisers OW Is The Time TO BEGIN TO SAVE MONEY WQPHY3 Ufdmffffffsf Add Uhr Efhirh Naiinnal Bank i1EETo E ii C E5 S 2 Eliot 6fi6i6ibTi YOUNG FELLo' STORE if i T H ff' I X X 2 n,-2,2 , , in in 7 i YOU will always find our styles and Tl TX Lyjjlx I pattern more select and more stylish ,ix because of our catering for the Young ,ji W M Men's trade. Our selections are made by R if X if Young Men for Young Men, our economi- X XXX cal store management and our zealous Q service at the low prices, that brings your il ret npermanent. Try us C. V. Olson Clothing Co. 218-220 Seventh Street mention The An to the A -A K... THE WINNER Bzg Rock Plowing Match CLASS--Boys under 19 years. WON by the only EMERSON PLOW entered Doesn't that prove that EMERSON PLOWS are the easiest handled? WE SAY EMERSON PLOWS ARE the Easiest Handled, Most Durable and have the Lightest Draft. ASKus to prove it. We manufacture PLOWS, HARROWS, PLANTERS, CULTIVATORS, MOWERS, RAKES, HAY LOADERS, MA- NURE SPREADERS and CARRIAGES that are World Wide celebrated and recognized as the best. Our product is sold in all the important agricultural countries of the World-from the Atlantic to the Pacific, in England, Russia, Italy, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Spain, North Africa, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, South America, Mexico, Canada, Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands. Literature fully illustrated will be mailed postpaid upon request. EMERSON BRANTINGI-IAM CO. EMERSON CARRIAGE CO. ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Please mention The Annual to the advertisers W For Satisfaction 'fl.f' ,llflf ,f,' in Clothes Come 'A ll!! , : K X X X 525.00 Suits--514.98 W , 5815.00 suits--as 9.98 . X U lx N jj PEG Top TROUSERS X X A 81.98 to 53.98 lg U-Q Strictly Cash--One Price Store 39.98 SL 314.98 Clothing Parlors Rockford's Popular Family Theatre The Grphcum HOME OF VAUDEVILLE An All Star Metropolz'tan Show Every Week Three Shows Daily A1i:x51?gKlEO??0 align 9 00 AClfI1lSSlOl1 1Oc al to the advertisers You Will N ot Have To Split the Kindling Carry the Coal Build the Fire Remove the Ashes If you use a GAS RANGE Rockford Gas Light' cQ Coke Company Telephone 16 vu-M 1 1' '-'r1- I ' ASK US T0 HELP ' 1 1 f 'H nm When you are planning your advertising matter. We have countless samples of papers, inks and forms, and may be able to save you considerable work, and some money, by suggesting proper sizes, grades of stock, colors, etc. Our advice costs you nothing, and places you under no obli- gation to leave your order with us if you prefer to do otherwise. Examine this book as asample of our work. Rockford Printing Co. 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Redin's Machine and Tool Co. ls the place to have your Lawn Mowers ancl other small Machin- ery repaired. Phone 3320 1026 CHARLES ST. WHITE FRONT RE STAURANT L. J. PINKNEY, Proprietor Business Lunch 11:00 a. in. to 2:00 p. m. 312 EAST STATE ST. Both Phones 213 We Never Close GEO. M. KEYT JZ SON LIVERY and TAXI CAB LINE Nobby Single and Double Hitches 218 SOUTH WYMAN ST. ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS The High School Book Store Waldo Company 508 East State 304 VV est State PI t 11 N l t tl 1 t' ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 17 Lamenz' of An Alumni The lawyer mused one afternoon, As he hummed in court an old school tune. Recalling his days in Rockford High, And memories that with them lieg He thought of the Freshman days he'd spent. Of the work and joy they brought as they wentg How when his Sophomore year came round, The depths of knowledge he thought he'd foundg Wliat joy he felt when he at last Into the ranks of Juniors past. Recalling the work of his Senior year, Sighing, he said, f'What tests, O dear! He thought of the sleepless nights hel'd spent, Over the lessons that came and went. He smiled as he thought of the fun he'd had, , All in those youthful days so glad. Then the lawyer sighed and said, Oh! that my youth might be stayed, Oh! that I were as young again As when I hummed this old school strain, Un the day I left that school so dear, And after was counted a stranger there. L. M. '12 SLANG Gee whiz! Gosh darn! Zip boom bang! Oh! said the Freshman, You use slang! No, said the Senior, as he hung his head. I'm using just the English Creed, you big bone E.H.' Ich weiss nicht wass soll es bedenten, That I dread the German exam. Ein Marchen aus alten zeiten. Tells me I surely must cram. head. 12. 218 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Rockford Morning ilk May 18, 1912 EXTRA ! EXTRA ! Rockford wins both debates! Ellgin protests decision!! Houghtaling faints, He was not in training!!! Last evening Rockford broke all former records and set a new pre- cedence for future generations. Rockford defeated Elgin at the high school Auditorium, and LaGrange at Chicago. There were many un- fortunate features of the Rockford- Ealgin Debate. Anderson, the first Rockford speaker, fell off the stage while arguing the merits of the in- troduction. Houghtaling fainted during his main speech, owing to lack of training. There was a little noise heard on the stage between these two, but as yet we have been unable to find out who he was. On these grounds Qcoffee groundsj El- gin protests the decision, The particulars of the Rockford- LaGrange mess will be printed in a later edition. R. J. S. '12. H The Evening oise g Price: We give them to you to take them away This paper ain't got no date ROCKFORD DEFEATS LA GRANGE Score: 5 to 3. LaGrange, Ill.,-An awful mess was indulged in this village last night. It was terrible. When the first speaker of the negative started, many people were seen to leave,be- cause of the awful draft created by him opening his mouth. It also frightened many children who thought it was a moving picture of the entrance to the Mammoth Cave. The officials refused to let Mr. Smith give his rebuttal for fear that the building would be blown up. The second speaker, Mr. Conklin, thought he was home, and stretched out on the floor for the night, but Mr, Shanhouse, the third speaker, threw a pail of Ice Water over said M-r. Conklin, and the Draft, Mr. Smith, mopped up the water. Mr. Conklin's act is said to have been caused by lack of training, as he has eaten nothing but corn beef, cabbage, potatoes, etc., and has drank nothing but milk. Mr. Smith is said not to have laid-on-the-job enough, so when he washed his mouth he eouldn't do a thing with it The debate ended at 10:15 p. m. With the assistance of the multitude Mr. Smith was on the train for home at 10:18 p. m. He was the only one exiled. J. V. H. '12 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 219 .F OGBETS Q- lx.. RFE. Gi? emmmawmla GTBEELERS f l 54 K I f Eg - X Q K WW THE CENTENNIAL REPORT OF THE BUREAU OF INFOR- MATION-Department of Non Studious Immigration, 1912 THE SILLY SENTIMENTALISTS Did you ever know what's happening When the room teacher is napping And the pupil's in a love-sick frame of mind? Well, this love-sick, lovelorn lover Looks one Way and then the other Till his sympathetic lover he does find. Then he writes a hundred love notes, sends them all by A. D. T. And charges us to help them on to their true destiny. Did you ever know the reason, ' Why there's spooning every season By the lockers in our large and spacious hall? It's because each lovelorn lover Is lonesome for the other, And our campus simply couldn't hold them all. RABBIT. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC If the Editors have inserted anything in the foregoing pages. for which they should be sorry, they are glad of it: and if anyone's feelings have been hurt, he may appear before the lloard and make an apology. 220 ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Our f?j Lunch Room We have the nicest lunchroom, We walk sedately there, VVe never think of crowding, And pushing is not fair. VVe all strive to be last in line, It's more polite, you knowg just single-file all down the hall Then in at the door we go. We never talk out loud at noon, Or even whisper low, We take a plate from out the rack, And prinily walk just so. We get whate'er we want to eat, They have most everything, VVe never hurry, for the bell VVill wait 'till welre through to ring. And so we never want to go, Down town to get our dinner, And I'1n sure you agree with me, Our Lunch-rooni is a winner. H. NV. '12. Grunfers and Their Grants Jessie Martin-That she should be so tall. Miss Hill-That her pupils cannot do mental work while takinf 6 physical training. LaRelda VVing-That she should suffer the pangs of rivalry VValter Aten-That he lives in Cherry Valley. Mildred Grant-That Roland departed in February. Miss Corcoran--That St. l1'atrick's Day only comes once a year Ethel Vincent-Never known to grunt unless algehraically. L. Bridgeland-That sutfragism does not prevail. S. Johnson-That The Qwl contributors are not. M. A. '12, 1' l6O1'lx'l7OlCIJ lllffll SUIIOOI, ,-IXXIV.-11. 2 SLB U11 111-1-1 111:11 was I1 lI1Ig'111f' 11:11'11 -11111. 11111 111111' 11111' s1-11111:1S111' 11'11r1c is 111111c. 111- 112111 111111-11 :111111g 111111 1111111-111 Q-1-11111 .X1111llllQ11 :11 1ll11L'S 11v:1s g'1111'11111s 11111. .X111111z11 I211:11'115 111' 111111-s 111:11 Z11'C g11111- 11:11'1- s:1111 1111-11' y1-111' 11111111 was 1:11' 1111- 111-s1. 1 ' ' ' 11111 1l1'111I1Q'54l1l1111111111415111gl1l11411'l1l1S X11-'rv 5111-K' 11111. .X111111:11 111-111s 1111- 1'1-S1. 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