Rockford High School - RHS Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 254 of the 1916 volume:

, lm.a- u.- 1 Q 1 e f 1 x w w X. I, 1 1 . QW I , A 1 1 ,, , v fx M Cs THE STEE PUBLISHED BY THE SEPHOBS of R0 EKFDRD HIGH ,SCHODL HILL .STAR CAST! A 1916 y I gf Q ' K -L. . 19,4811 E x i '91 '1 ' Q , if 1.3 1. -- -2 -- 'P i-. S1 1 ' Z.: E3 . QQXCJX Lwxfm xq Miss Harriet E. Morse F 1 'Deoication Tivo miss Ttfarriet mf. morse, who for twenty-eight years has so oevot- eoly aioeo us ano those who have gone before us to reach the goal, not only of graouation but also of all that is best ano truest' ano most beautiful in living, to her this T-Annual, 'Ghe Steen, is affection- ately oeoicateo by the class of 1916. Foreword Lest auld acquaintance be forgot, And seldom brought to mind, Lest R. H. S. should be forgot, And days of auld Sixteen. For days of auld Sixteen, my dear, For days of auld Sixteen, Weyve done our best in school, and here Made record in the Steen. For we hae played it wi' the teams On mony a field and floor. Sometimes we nipped a wee defeat More often piled the score. For days of auld Sixteen, my dear, For days of auld Sixteen, We've done our best in school, and here ' Made record in the Steen. M0ny's the time the cup's gone round, And the music's played Wi' glee, Mony a step's been tripped sae fair By those we'll nae mair see. For days of auldgSixteen, my dear, For days of auld Sixteen, VVe've done our best in school, and here Made record in the Steen. Then here's a hand our trusty Steen, And gie's a hand o' thine. We'll tak a thocht 0' kindness now For days of auld lang syne. For days of auld Sixteen, my dear, For days of auld Sixteen, VVe've done our best in school, and here Made record in the Steen. D.C.S Table of Contents Faculty Seniors Classes Occasionals Library Council 1915 Pageant l916 County Fair Forensic Scientific Athletic Alumni Summer School VI. Chronicles VII. The Owlet VIII. Advertisements Orffanizatlons , '. A Trip TllfOll1'll Literary 1' . Rockford Musical CLAUDE P. BRIGGS, Principal i r 1 ? i 5 L '-sf. sig? Q. ix A U 2,555 x . 'ir f. W X 1 L 1 fi' Q' MISS MAR6 0-up I Rowman H-GH lu I!!! ILION!!!n!!!!!!!!!!!!Il!,!!1s11nllll!!! SCHOOL STEEN Faculty Notes To the Old. DIEU, old friends! VVe hope you're sorry to lose us! VVe regret to leave you, but, remember, we are young-eager for achieve- ment-anxious to press forward! Whatexfer the future, where- ever we may be, rest assured we'll have a warm place in our hearts for you. To the New. With the members of the faculty, the Class of 1916 has endeavored to make life interesting for the Freshman Classu of the teaching corps! Has it succeeded? Unwritten history alone can tell. NVQ must say to you, Salve, atque vale. The growth of Rockford High School, and the departure for new fields of many instructors of last year made necessary the addi- tion of several new teachers to the R. H. S. faculty. Mr. I. J. Mathews came with bag and baggage, Holstein and typewriters from Michigan to implant in the minds of the youth of Rockford useful and fruitful ideas in regard to the science of agriculture. and to uproot the hither- to prevalent notion that agriculture Coff the farmj was a loafer's para- dise. Manual training drew Mr. M. D. jones from Illinois University. and Mr. Shipman from Evanston. The latter so liked Rockford that, when the merry month of May drew near, he returned to Evanston and brought HER to Rockford also. The English department shows the greatest changes, however, for Miss Bessie DeBord, Miss Lillian Van Cleve, Miss Hazel Murdoch, Miss Beulah Reed, Mr. A. H. John- son, Mr. C. C. Hanna, and Mr. D. C. Sprague formed part of the forces charging on slang, cheap fiction, and sloth in verbal thought and action. Mr. T. Floden came down to us from VVisconsin U. Mr. Kelley replaced Mr. H. E. Snyder in commercial correspondence. Mr. G. K. Young, and Mr. L. VV. Bates came in February to teach history and science, respectively. They are getting acquainted. Miss Com- stock and Miss Morrison were imported to cater to the needs of Rock- ford's future home-makers. Iilightec HOHHHOHH HHH H i ll l HIIIIIIWU WWW!! JMIIlII.1num11aI HU Mm SCHOOL STEEN WW. ., H 41493 I g '-2'-:if'.f?f52'fx:3,, H HHH HAHQHHSX , 3 QAM 4 522, X 36g,g,'5?F!,Q mf-if W77i r'7'?m fl-4 ff'-z.i '-f 'fy ffl' f r I rnfff ml! 7 .17 ri ' V-1 , 7 'M ,rin I in 1' fffflff 7 if' frlvff 7.1 ,. H' ' -L fa 1 r4, -Tx.'i, ' f ' lv My N FK' ff, 7 '. in ', I-' Ya 41 5 ,-,gaf ' ' , 44 Q . , -V ,I , - ' A- -...Z 6 ,A 14 K 'iff H . Q- H X , 'AH ' , I' .Q x K-sa A. phd, NN JM , I 4. 1-, ' 1 1 - 1 .Lf f -, , A . ,, ,. , A , H, H-Av H11 N I A -xl X .X X' 44 wt..-H. 1' M. Hshbi' '.s-L '. , X 510. ,44 xl ' , fgaxx 1 x w - 1 H HH H .. H H - .lg . 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I pf , '1- I ' , f,l .4 ...-V N t Senior Class Officers I Rowena H-GH ll l lll .lllllll H uuulul llllll SCHOOL stew Senior Class H iStOly X the fall of l9l2 we, the distinguished Seniors of today, made our never-to-he forgotten debut at R. H, S. AX hright lot were we: not nearly so verdant as the usual aggregation of youngsters who en- ter Room 2 to begin their career in these halls of learning. The upper classes couldn't understand why we had no officers the tirst semester hut then they eouldn't be expected to. Right then and there we started out to hreak all records: and we sueeeeded. Soon we acquired that degree of knowledge generally aserihed to Sophomores. Then as jolly Juniors we proved that we filled an im- portant place in sehool life. In that year we were already furnishing good material to uphold the honor of R. H. S. in athletics. lfinally as Seniors we showed that we realized the important posi- tion we held. So we did our best to make our elass the greatestdever known. Motto- Labor conquers all. Twenty-one ROGHPORD HIGH m i ll! I IIIIHN lmumnal U lm! SCHOOL S1-fm 1916 Class Officers Officers the First Year. First Semester Second Semester President CHARLES XYELDON Vice-President CLYDE OLIVER Secretary VI RG I I. LA NCEE Treasurer HELEN SNYDER Officers the Second Year President FREEIXIAN BURR FRED VYILCOX V'ice-President CHARLIES VVELDON JAXET REEDY HAMILTON Secretary LOUIS DANFORTI-I ELIZABETH IIARTLETT Treasurer HAROLD CADVVELL HELEN SNYDER Officers the Third Year President HAROLD SNYDER XVILLIAM JACKSON Vice-President LEO I'LL'IXI GLADYS STR.-XSSEL Secretary XVILLIAM JACKSON XYILFRED Il,-XKER Treasurer 'VOM JOHNSON EDNA SHROPE Officers the Fourth Year President 'FREDERICK MUECKE FREDERICK MLECKE VIice-President ELEN VVATERMAN GEORGIE THOMPSOFN Secretary KENNETH CLARK IXIAURICE CIOTTA, ARTHUR CARLSON Treasurer QTHUR THORSELL ARTHUR THORSELL wenty-two Bertha Gladys Wellington Strassel Ruth Helen Williams Wickwire Edgar Hilda VVilson Proud Frances Dorothy Worthington Tyler Lulu Lola Edmonds Parker Helen Inez Keohane Winquist Helena Margaret Doerr Snyder Helen Lloyd Durant Wahlgren Anna Helen Eaton Waterman Carl Walter Engberg Wessrnan Christine Mary Gschwindt Clemmer Russell Keith Higgins Marsh Paul Morgan Josephine Morris Vivian Morton Oscar Olson Arthur Parlee Verna Swanson Elna Pritz Mildred Reed Mildred Roupee Beatrice Schabacker Lester Segerlund Tensy Seleen William Eaton Borden Ells Anna Forsberg Mabelle Glynn Vivian Goldman Mildred Hart Jean Blair Alice Brownian Isabelle Brunini Florence Carpenter Ila Corlett Marie Dowd l I- I Mildred Linquist Harold Lund William Lyons Dorothy Mandeville Helen Marks Lucile Maroney Janet Moore Lillian Morton Marion Mundy Verna Myers Hazel Noling Leone Nyquist Myrtle Rose Bonney Pehrson Kenneth Walter Breckenridge Phillips Gertrude Edith Broitzman Pinko Mareigz Helen Brogunier Porter Ruby Kathryn Brown Porter Florence Vivian Burkman Predmore Ruth Stinetorf Helen Sullivan Naomi Svaren Alice Thew Vera Thompson Howard Weir Alta Ballou Henry Lindberg Raymond PQKEFSOII Helen Seals Edith Swenson Fred Wilcox Mildred Jackson Maxine Julian Marie Kennedy Linnea Klint Mary Kolifrath Jennie Lowry Ray Ostrom Helen Snyder Harold Snyder Anna Stoneberg Spencer Stocking Lillian Sund Julia Leonais Lind Baer Myrtle Charles Marston Beach Ellworth James Martin Cannell Orlyn Leigh McLeish Carpenter Bernice William Mellen Crill Arden Lawrence Mortensen Daleen George Ackerson Helena Arnold Kurtz Ballou Mary Baxter Herbert Beckman Helen Billett Harold Caldwell Lewis Danforth Florence Ransom Charles Weldon William Sabin Virgil Lange Fl'6'dG'I'lCk Charles Muecke Hitt Charles Aldena Olson Johnston Maurice Elmer Rediu Johnson Roland George Reed J chns Lynn Florence Stewart Kretsingex' Iva Alice Stocking Liden Floyd Swanson Edna T. 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X.. 4' Maj, ,im .gezpwlmy U-zf51,h, 2 111 Arthur Clare Thorsell Hinkley Mildred Harry Truesbury Hitt Olga Annette Urbom Hoglaud Ruth Grace Vander Bogart Holrnquist Wilna Percie XVade Hopkins Marion Anna VVanstrou1 Hutchins Kenneth Kenneth Clark Barnes Mable Vilette Clothier Barningham Evangeline Elizabeth Condon Bartlett Maurice Margaret Cotta Bonney Lois Lester Cottrell Blewfield Helen Dorothy Dent Bonne Bessie McCann Ruby 'MCEE'lChl'3ll Alice MCNeilage Gertrude Miller Homer Mitchell Ollie Mitchell Ruth I. Johnson Ruth L. Johnson Stanley Johnson Genevieve Jones Florence Kling Roberta Knapp Dorothy Darold Jamison Rinedollar Donald Adrian Johnson Robinson Blenda Alice Johnson Rogers Hildur Olive Johnson Rosengren Ruth E. Walter Johnson Rosenthal Ruth H. Glenora Johnson Scone RH5 i Y A f cv' ' I an X . AN .gf ggi ,, 1 vc X Hg, Z 5 x Kei? ,ff :ELL K X fl 'Q 1 g vwgi 75,123 A Norma Purdy Katlierinv Ralston Helen Randall Us-urge Ray Olive Reid Irma Ridgley Myrtle Birks Arthur l'2ll'1SU1l Hedwig Carlson Lzum-l C'a1'lst1'on1 G6I'll'lld0 Cheadle- Arthur l'lll'iSl01JhQl'SO1l wx! WFS 3 Q, X W 5 - wg ffziw Q 4 -f A f ,. A f Wy Q ., .f , 1 f fill 9' fs 235 1 A YNB. im if 'J CQ K Q if G X f f ,Y if , 3 Y K 1 E52 -1 My A ' SYS., Bertha Frederic A. De Priest Horton Clarence Vera Dyson Gunther Colman Alice Eaton Hallberg Ralph Arline Edman Hammond Eleanor Bruce Elliott Henderson Margaret Bertha Ells Higginbottom II? I6l Harold Kli11t Glvn Larson Claude Leonard Hubert Lewis Edward Lind Ruth Lius Grace Ryan Irma Savage Kathryn Salisbury Hazel Scott Edna Shrope Russell Smith Reginald Alcock Blanche Oliver Mildred Olson Gladys Pacey Linus Palmer Josephine Pelgen Katherine Fair Grace Forest William Foster Ruth Gallagher Floyd Goodwill Lea Gordon 45 ROCHFORD H'GH 'll l lll , flfillllllllilllll lllliwllrlliillilW H!! scH00L STEEN The Honor Roll Anderson, William Armour, Dorothy Ballon, Alta Barningham, Vilette Bonney, Myrtle Browman, Alice Cottrell, Lois Fair, Catherine Goldman, Vivian Gordon, Lea Jamison, Dorothy Johnson, Ruth E. Johnson, Ruth I. McNeilage, Alice Mandeville, Dorothy Mitchell, Home Noling, Hazel Olson. Oscar Parker, Lola Porter, Helen Randall, Helen Savage, Irma I' Stewart, Duncan Sund, Lillian Tyler, Dorothy Wanstrom, Mar Wessman, Haro Willianis, Ruth Williams, Viola Wiiltluist, Inez Ruth Williams has the highest averarm ion ld l ROGHPORD :HGH ll l lll . llllll llllll lll Illlll lllllluil lll lll SCHOOL STEEN Extract From the Diary of R. H. S. 916 'Iuly IO, 1923. HIS A. lll. I was thinking of some of my old classmates. I read in the morning paper of a speech, made by Hon. H. XYessman, ambassador to Sweden, before the Chamber of Commerce. This set me to thinking. I remembered l3'londy and thought of Abe, Tom Johnson. Crust Cotta, and a few others. At length I de- cided to see that East Indian magician who was here with the carnival. I found him seated in the sun behind his tent. smoking a cigarette. I offered him a dollar bill and he offered to tell me anything I wanted to know. I followed him into his tent and he set his futurescope be- fore me. This was a queer-looking object. It was a conical shaped glass bowl set in a bronze bowl. The Prince, as the posters pro- claimed him, instructed me to look into the bowl and think of some- one, and that person would immediately appear before ine. I felt a little bit ashamed, now that I had been so easy as to let him fleece me, but nevertheless I thought of my class in R. H. IS., and looked into the bowl. It suddenly lighted up, as if hundreds of electric light bulbs were hidden in the darkness of the bronze bowl. Then some indis- tinct figures appeared: they grew more and more distinct until at last I could distinguish one person from another. Gradually the bowl grows darker and I see a little room appear. Un one side of the room I see a woman, who is holding a baby in her lap. The scene grows larger and I recognize Ruth Gallagher. She is showing the baby a large picture, which is .adorning the front page of a newspaper. See, it's papa's picture, honey F The picture becomes larger. Yes, I guess correctly, it is Tom Johnson, Chief johnson now. He has been host to ten thousand people at the police ball last evening. See his papa's picture, honey, she croons. The baby kicks its feet with glee. llut now the picture changes. Instead of Tom I see Yernon Alberstett. He has become an ardent supporter of the socialists. Ile is addressing a body of lf S. Senators, but after talking for half an hour, most of his audience is making a noise peculiar to sawmills and sleeping men. At last our friend gets personal and shows contempt for the speaker. The sergeant-at-arms, Mr. Arthur Carlson, throws him out. The scene shifts to a lonely desert. with only a lone horseman in view. He is far off, but is riding towards us. At last I recognize him. Forty-four 7 HHGHPHHH HHH rll l lll . .lllllllll lllllllll lllllll nmmuflII HMI SCHOOL SHHHH l'ercie Hopkins! .X little larger, a little browner, and looking more husky. He is dressed in a full riding outfit of the west. He has be- come an engineer, and is riding from one camp to another on his rounds. He passes on, and we come into a large bank in New York. Out of a handsome office marked I resident comes Arthur Thorsell. Ile is followed by a porter carrying a bag. The men say something to him as he passes by, and he blushes. Yes, he is about to be married. Again the scene shifts to a beautiful room, where a pretty young lady in bridal gown, is sitting. She is 'losephine l'elgen. This picture is then blotted out. but I put the two together and draw my own con- clusions. . I am being whirled along on a fast train at the rate of seventy miles an hour: the conductor comes along to collect the tickets. Yes, sir, it is none other than XYalter XYessman. My eye. but I bet all of the girls admire the uniform and brass buttons. We stop at a small station, and I am left behind. Then I see the lunch counter on the inside. XYell, if there isn't Margaret Iills, smiling sweetly over a pile of hot dogs. She runs the lunch counter. A young fellow who looks suspiciously like Swanson, comes in: he is superintendent of a hard- tack factory and comes over here for lunch every noon. Another train stops and a crowd of people get off. Une of them steps into the lunch room and asks for sausages. I know I have heard that voice many times. Maurice Cotta! Xlorry is now running a Chautauqua circuit of his own. Ile will introduce me to some of his people. Here is Clarence Dyson. the general manager. the liaton llros.. who give lectures on current questions. and Ray Ustrom, the great violinist. with his accompanist, llorden Iills, and his manager, Harold Snyder. They are en route to Siwash, where they play for a week. lirom Klorry I learn that Harold Klint, Glen Larson, and Quinn Taylor are now gang foremen for llarnum Iv llailey. Xow I am set down in a strange place. That building looks fa- miliar. Oh. to be sure. that's the Capitol. l've seen lots of post cards representing it. I wonder what sort of parade that is? Suffragettes. as I live. lidna Shrope is leading them! llehind her are .Xliee llrow- man and Ruby llrown, carrying a large banner bearing these words, Shrope's '16 Suffsf' I counted them. There were sixteen 'lo R. H. S. girls among them. There were lfaith Armstrong, Gertrude llroitzman, lflorence Rretsinger, Mildred Reid, Irma Ridgely. Leone Nyquist, .Xlice Rogers, Mae Tengman. llertha XYellington. Mildred llart. Helen T'llll'lX-iiIYl' Rfwwrowb 11-GH ll Ill llllllllll'lllllllllllllllllllmlll llllll SCHOOL STEEN Seals, lilenda Johnson, Gertrude Miller, Yerna Swanson and Helen Sullivan. Their manager, Harold Lund, had arranged for an interview with the President. The next thing I see is a ball game between the Cleveland Indians and the Boston Red Sox. There is Ralph Edman playing second base for Cleveland. Lynn Stewart is catching for lloston, Vwhile Lloyd XVahlgren warms the bench, and catches when Lynn gets a lay-off. Among the spectators, I see Arthur Parlee and Oscar Olson in the press box. The scene shifts quickly now, as if we are in a Russian hurry. As we go by a vaudeville theater, I catch a glimpse of the names Morgan N Hogland, and the word Terpsichorean. I also see the names Salis- bury and Higginbottom, but I can not see what these two are billed for. In front of a large theater I see a picture of Harry Lauder, who has in his company Eleanor Iilliott, Aldena -lohnston, Helen Porter, and Ruth XYilliams, These latter are almost as big a hit as Harry himself. In the rear of the theater I see Dick johnson, Louie Dan- forth, blim Cannell, and Russ Smith playing at craps. They are stage-hands. Charles lleach, L. Palmer, and M. Redin occupy the po- sitions of property men. Across the way is a man delivering milk to Mr. L. Carpenter. who sells Fords. On the wagon is painted, Eng- berg, Rinedollar and Ray-Pure Milk. Next to the Ford establish- ment is a place labelled Crill, Ilaleen, and Lindberg Business Col- lege. I stop before the XY. C. T. C. building in Milwaukee, and there find Lea Gordon giving an address. On the platform are Olga Crbom, Olive Rosengren, and Don Johnson. A large policeman, who looks like Charles XYeldon. stands before the door. They are giving a farewell to H. Dent, C. Fair, Anna Eaton, and M. Snyder, who are to be missionaries to China. Coming back to Rockford, I am taken to the Nelson House where Claude Leonard is manager, and Y. Gunther and A. Hallberg are telephone girls. Here I see the llarnes Dramatic Company, in- cluding K. llarnes, M. Glynn, L. Maroney, O. McLeish, and L. lilew- field with E. Martin as manager. They present East Lynne at the Christopherson Upera House, where R. Ilallou and XV. Lyons are chief ushers. In front of the Grand Pool Hall on Seventh Street is a sign which says Cutler New Management. George Ackerson will be pleased to serve you. A little further up the street is A. Agnew's lleauty Parlor, presided over by bl. Lind. If. Carpenter and L. Klint Forty-six Rowena H-GH in Ill e.Illlllillllllllllllllmunm fllll sew STEEN are running a hoarding house on lfourteenth .'Xvenue. ln Hess llros. store I see H. Doerr and ll. Klellen demonstrating Heinfs 37 Ya rieties, and G. Holmquist and Xl. Olson run the trading stamp depart- ment. DI. lllair and D. and Bl. llonne, who teach in Freeport, are down to have their books redeemed. The Schumann l'iano L'ompauy's store is being looked after by Xl. XYanstrom, ll. Schabacker, and ll. Carlson. They are trying to sell G. johns and H. Lewis a player piano for use in the latte1 s ice cream parlor in llelvidere. .Xs l pass the Palace, a familiar face on the billboard catches my eye. The -Tonn- sons were performing' this week. There are Hildur, Ruth l., Ruth l... Ruth lf., Ruth H., and Ruth XY. in the chorus, with Stanley for lead- ing' man, llr. Swenson and Klariea llrogunier till out the hill. l am again taken away from Rockford to a beautiful country- side, where l see li. Clark working' hard on his dairy farm, -I. Spald- diug and l. llrunini. now Klrs. S., are on a poultry farm. There is Helen Durant running' a large fruit farm, and Leonais liaehr is help- ing' her. lfrank Stenholm owns a big' farm down in the southern part of the state. How many of our classmates have been benefited by Mr. Mathews' teaching! XYould l had done likewise! l'll never get rich from my Nickelodeon. The scene shifts to a husy city. Here, in a large department store, is Nl. llirks selling haberdashery for suffragettes, and H. lieohane, R Knapp. and O. Mitchell are cloak models. U. Armour sells Madame lsahelle's lleauty Preparations, and on the top tloor H. lleckman and li. llreckenridge are men's suit models. lfrom what I see, I am led to think that the class of l9l6 must be running the place, but l am surprised in earnest when l see the office force! Ruth Stinetorf is chief stenographer, D. Stewart is general manager, li. Lind is mail order manager, and A. XY. Mortensen is shipping' clerk. tiladys Strassel has taken the place of l.ady Duff Gordon and her fashion creations appear exclusively on the last page of the magazine section of the Chicago lixaminer every Sunday. XYe have some influential people in our class! ln the next block is the office of Xl. julian, AX. lliden, ll. McCann, Rl. Roupee, and Yera Thompson. who are movie censors. Then the globe became clear, and the magician said he had to dress for the afternoon performance. and so he could not tell me any more. How the time had Hown! l had been here for four hours and it seemed like twol l left the tent and went home, my head full of strange things. :Xt home l sat down and thought of the people whom l could place and who were not shown me in the machine. lfirst, there Forty-seven RHHHPOHH 'HGH ll ll llllll l llllllllllIllllIlI lllll SCHOOL STEHH are the people who are teaching in R. H. S. Helen XYaterman. Georgia Thompson, and Y. llarningham are in the domestic science depart- ment. M. Dowd is librarian. H. Ilillett, Helen XYickwire and Y. lYilliams are in the English department. A. Hutchins and D. Mande- ville teach physics. R. Marks and R. Lins have charge of Rooms IO and 12, respectively. janet Moore, Elna I ritz, and Lola Parker teach Math. Morris and M. Mundy teach Greek and Roman History. Homer Mitchell teaches .-Ng. Hazel Xoling, Rose Pehrson, and Tensy Seleen teach typewriting. R. Reed is physical director. Then there is IJ. Vlamison,.President of the Illinois Federation of W'omen's Clubs, and I saw in the papers this morning that she and I.. Cottrell are going to speak in New York next week. There is also .X. Stoneberg, who gives violin lessons at l'lodfors'. I.. Sund, N. Svaren. H. Scott, ll. Oliver, and V. Myers have married and moved out of town. Arline Hammond is to marry a minister in Racine, NVis- consin, next week, and Helena Arnold did the same thing last week. Iva Stocking married a shoe dealer. G. Gartlandt, I . Ransom, E. l'inko, and K. l'orter gave a recital at the Mendelssohn Hall yesterday and are to play at the XYhite House for the President's reception next month. R. Yander llogart is now a famous artist. She is at present illustrating Anna I orsberg's latest book, Little Rocks lleside the River. II. Morley and E. Wlilson are peacefully married, and have settled in Ridott. where Edgar has a thriving law business. ll. Hen- derson cures all of the sick people in Holcomb for a reasonable fee. G. Pacey, H. Randall, and U, Reid are living at home, still waiting- for another leap year to come around. H. Proud. IC. Ralston, and M. Truesbury are now teaching in a grade school. Ray Peterson runs a tea and coffee store on Seventh Street, and is making good. Ii. Marsh, lf. XVilcox, and H. Cadwell are touring the country with the Sells- lfloto Circus as strong men. XVilma Anderson is now president of Rockford College. which has enlarged its grounds and built more buildings under her leadership. Wlalter Rosenthal and Glenora Scone are now on the concert stage. They recently appeared before some of the crowned heads oi Europe. tL'neasy were the heads that wore the crownsl. Edna T. and Edith Y. Swenson are still setting the styles on Seventh Street. and Myrtle Ilonney and Genevieve -lones are doing the same on State Street. Chas. Hitt and Russell Higgins are now professors at Colum- bia and Harvard, respectively. and .-X. Robinson is head of the Tusku- gee Institute. Mary llaxter has married a rich farmer and still leads the choir at New Milford, where Charles Olson is now pastor. Spencer Stocking, Lester Segerlund, Frances XVorthington, and XX'ilna XYade are now touring the vaudeville stage, presenting the superdrama, The Minister's Sweetheartf' XYalter Phillips is their manager. R. .Xlcoek and .-X. llallou are running a little country school and are quite Forty-eig'ht I RGGHPORD H'GH ll l ll , r.lllllll llllllllll lllll lllllll lll lll SCHOOL srmv successful. as many of their former classmates live near Caledonia and send their children to their school for correction. Harry llitt runs the general store. .Xlice 'l'hew's husband is postmaster, and Harry .Xnderson is the depot agent. lnez Xvinquist is a private secretary to 'lulia Lathrop. Lillian and Yivian Morton are demonstrating some new wire hair pins at Dem- ing's. lflizaheth llartlett and Mildred jackson live in quiet retire- ment in the country. They have successfully withstood all attacks from the male sex. They expect to open a home for unmarried maidens in the near future and it is expected that Yivian il'reclmore will have charge. 'l'he only man about the place will he the janitor and garden- er, XYilliam lfoster. Myrtle Marston operates a hair dressing parlor with Marie Kennedy as assistant, and Clare Hinkley is in charge of the men's department. tirace Ryan now teaches economics in Rock- ford College. Helen Snyder runs a kindergarten playhouse on XYest State Street. lrma Savage, 'lennie Lowry, and Mary liolifrath are missionaries to the savages of Germany. Christine Cischwindt writes music for a pastime. E. Condon 'ind Florence llurkman are selling' C N novels at Shimmin's. lla Corlett is giving illustrated lectures on the heauty of Washington, ll. C. llertha De llriest is now head chef of the liast Side lun, where Florence liling is cashier. Howard XVeir is now playing in the Keystone movies. as is Mary Clemmer, also. ,lust two days ago a nice young fellow led Yivian Goldman up to the court house, where Fred Horton issues wedding permits, and said, Round trip ticket for two, please. l hope we shall he happy. ,Xlice KlcNeilage and Dorothy Tyler, who work at Hess llros., told me that marriage is a failure, and that Yivian will rue the day. However, if they were not sutiiragettes, they might also he nearly as fortunate as is their former classmate. l met Norma l'urdy, the society editor of the Star. hurrying over to tioldman's to get the details. Such is life! Norma is quite husy nowadays, and XI. Linquist is going to he her assistant after next week. Looking over all these years, and thinking of the good times we used to have together sometimes makes me wonder if all of us can ever he together again, and whether or not all of our dignitaries would condescend to he school children again. l think they would, for there are no hours like the golden hours of youth, and not one of us hut would give all we possess to regain our younger days, with their sun- shine and joy. llut as that is impossihle we must he content with reminiscences, which area hoon to old age, and we must he happy with the thoughts of days gone hy-of our Alma Mater. Then, with our last hours, let us think of her and murmur a fervent God bless her! lfrederick Kluecke, 'l6. Fort v-nin P Rowfowv HIGH wll l lll . 1 .IINUWI IUUU Hl IIIlIIII u11u1rnul III HMI SCHOOL swrw fkanor ffffoff Rufh Lwflfams S Helen Brier Aldeqa Johnston A H ' - BHIEII' 1 I' 55 UQIQ-l , . ll I -, L- - L 4 9 g l ID' '11fl Q j E: , : 1 .r 4 Q 3 ' -' - ' hui? 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I I P V' i I J J I I I ' J I U' .J I 10776665 come for us fo par! from dearofol Roof' ford We I EI: -:zz-es:-ei lfe Q g g Istlislrzilzlzlz ' F I g I J :: '-' I' j I if I Fifty-I I e Rvwowv ww rn HN :WHY fmlHlIllllllillilUHIJU SCHOOL sm-:N n IQT - ll l-ii 1 - fi. ' . I , . r' t' In ' 5 I M nr ' 'El E911 T1 frzyrrliaf lf 1 1-:ua L feave you now fb afbcrb care, and y our fasligoodfbyc 1. 41 E1 ' 'ul ' 1 ,DIS HJQYI , Q IYF l, L 9 mr 5-ra l l l 1 :noi I w J 8 wl rn I ' 'I I iv M f I ::A vo' wr if ' If ' RVB1'l 6 ,il Rom-D ii nn .,llilIlllIlllllll llllllllllmmm llllll Class Poem l.ive un, flear Sehuul, live to eternity. 'l'hy glory never ending! Nu more hy thee nur paths shall he Our fnut-steps daily bending. 'l'hy stnclents true will ever faithful he, Anil we are just the same: Nu inure hy thee our paths shall he lint we revere thy naine. .Xml we shall keep fond ineniuries of thee lleep flown within nur heart: No inure our path hy thee shall he lint we will never part. Our funclest hopes fur thy sneeess xvill he .Xnml tliuugli thy halls xve've left, Nu inure hy thee our paths shall he, XX'e're nut uf thee hereft. lf ever thwn in neecl shunlclst he. Our .Xhna Mater rlear. Unee inure our paths hy thee xvill he 'lb luring' goml lnek anrl cheer. Nmv to thy halls our minds tnrn l1n1g'ing'ly 'lb happy hours spent there. No more hy thee our paths shall he lfurever anfl fure'er. ln later years. in mlistant eliines xve'll he, llnt xve'll forffet thee never. .Nncl eluse to thee wnr hearts shall he lfurever, anil forever. -lfreilerielc Klneelte. Filitx-llvl'mi Room ll ul .inlllllllllllnl lil I Taste the Joys 0 Gardening Senior Prize Story. 1 Helen Randall. UXV do you do, XYilliams? Mighty glad to see you. .lust hold this flower pot a second, will you? Laura, here's Mr. VVil- hams. l was tand still aml W'illiams, and thus was l received by Tur- ner on my arrival for a week-end visit at Hilltop Un the Hudson, his new country place, kept as a retreat from the toils and cares of a busy office. Chandler and his wife were already there, and also Morris, my room-mate, another bachelor friend of mine, to keep me company. l had never beheld Turner in anything but the most proper and dignined professional attire, but now he appeared in a pair of dilapi- dated tlannel trousers, girded rather insecurely about his middle by an ancient belt. l-le wore a shirt with sleeves rolled up to the elbows. a pair of nondescript shoes that originally seemed to have something to do with tennis and to have become reduced to want, and last of all. a llig lo cap on the back of his head. Turner was in a violent state of horticulture, urged on by Chandler and Morris, who were really fond of gardening. Assistance was given at intervals by the real, live. gardener, who regarded the proceedings with line contempt, and be- came a positive source of terror to me whenever l met his eye. To return to the flower-pot. Somewhat surprised to be greeted thus, l grasped it in both hands. Then, as Mrs, Turner and Mrs. Chandler came forward to greet me, l let go with one hand. for pur- pose of salutation, because a man can't make much of himself in the presence of ladies, when he is holding a flower-pot with both hands. l'nfortunately, l miscalculated weight, and somehow or other, it fell squarely on Chandler's toe. l apologized, and made weak and futile attempts to pick up the fragments, but Chandler did not seem to mind it. l rather thought l caught a muttered expression which sounded like l-lam. llurner does keep a pig on the place.l After this awkward episode, l escaped to the house, changed my clothes for my best tennis get-up, and sallied forth to the garden, to join the party. Morris and Chandler were setting out plants: the two ladies were encamped in the arbor with needle work, which they did not do, and books that they did not read, because the weather was fine, and nothing but talking mild scandal seemed peaceful enough to tit in with it. l saw Turner sprawled face-downward on the lawn, with a huge bottle labeled Poison sitting near him. llut his wife in- formed me that this was his usual position, and that his favorite pur- suit, l might almost say passion, was to eradicate dandelions by pierc- ing them to the heart with a pointed weapon dipped into a very strong Fifty-four' Rovfrowb HIGH lu ll , IIIIIII IIIII Ill llllllll llllllll ll lll SCHOOL STEEN poison. I tested the power of the poison, becattse 'I'urner spilled some on my new tennis shoes, and they almost disappeared front view in a cloud of sickening fttmes. He said he was very sorry, but what won- derful stuff it was! Yes. wonderful, indeedl I know nothing whatsoever about gardening-tne proper time In put things in and take them out-cuttings and clippings, and slips - soil-or the best recipes for killing weeds or bugs. .XII are profound mysteries to me. Kloreover. I do not thirst for knowledge on any of these subjects, or any other phase of gardening. You understand, I am not exactly slight and sylph-like in form-in fact I have a slight tendency to obesity. 'l'herefore, I cannot abide stooping. which is tjuite essential to successful gardening. ,Xfter I had conversed with the ladies in my best style, Mrs. 'I'ur- ner made a remark, with fearful consequences. XYe are all great gardeners, Xlr. Xkvilliams. and my husband has taken to it remarkably. Ilo you like gardening? 'I'hen, just to be polite. I told a lie-a red-hot, unadulterated. wicked, far-reaching liel I said that I liked gardening. I Jh, how delightful! My husband will be so pleased. XYill. tturn- ing to the groveling 'Ilurnerl here's another recruit for you! ,XIr. XYilliams loves gardening! Turner jerked his head towards us. SplenditlI 'I'hen you wouldn't mind helping Chalmers and Morris bed out the geraniums. would you? lake oil your coat. It's pretty warm work. Xlorris, who was familiar with my habits, knew in his secret soul. how I detested gardening, and I caught a malicious twinkle in his eyes. as lie welcomed my assistance. Ilearing this in mind, I cleverly man- aged to drop a trowel on his hand afterwards from a fairly good height. Chandler seemed to consider the geranium bed his special preserve. and was jealous of my intrusion. I meekly removed my coat. and asked what I might do. I'erhaps Klr. XYilliams would like to do the bedding out. if we bring the plants to him, suggested Chandler. Thereupon Xlorris snickered in a most irritating manner. Ilang them bothl Xt: thanks, I answered. I see that you are a master of the art, Xlr. Chandler, and I will lmmbly bring the plants while you and Klorris do the rest. .Xnd so I toiled in the boiling sun. back and forth to the green-house. My clothes were ruined. It wouldn't have been so bad if I could have talked to some one, btit the ladies were too far off. 'l'nrner was still lying on the ground killing dandelions, and Xlorris and Chandler were so engrossed in the task of sticking in geraniums, that they paid no more attention to me than if I had been one of the insignilicant earth- worms that they turned out with their trowels. ,X welcome clinking of tea things sounded, and I thought this must mean a cessation of dis- tasteful labor, a little social chat. and perhaps a game of tennis in the cool of the CYCIIIIIQZ Not so, 'IiI'I'IlL'l' called up from the earth that he should like to finish this bit of lawn and would some one bring I iI'lv-fit: mf-mr II III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIII his tea to him? So a cup of tea was put beside his poison. and he con- tinued crawling. Chandler and Morris were so ardently desirous of seeing the fruits of their labor on the enormous circular geranium bed that they would not take any tea at all. So I went on drudging, and calmly said I didn't mind. XYhen evening came, and Turner was persuaded to rise relunctantly from his humiliating position, the ladies went for a walk. I wasn't even asked to go, as Mrs. Turner said she knew it was no use asking any of us gardeners. XYhen they returned, they began to water the entire garden, calling for volunteers to carry water for their watering pots. More toil, resulting in making damp and soggy all the dry dirt accumulated on my clothes during my bondage under Morris and Chandler! How I blessed the bell that announced time to dress for dinner, and how eager I put on fresh raiment. and took my proper place in society! Turner was hospitable. and the dinner was good. There is a certain amount of calm satisfac- tion in sitting at ease. after hours of hard labor. I might have even enjoyed myself after dinner. if those three men had not persisted in talking about every conceivable phase of gardening, despite my ef- forts to draw the conversation into sensible. rational channels. I slept soundly enough that night, but I didn't enjoy the full measure of repose I had hoped for. lfirst, I thought I was on a treadmill, holding two pots of geraniums which I was vainly trying to pass up to Chan- dler and Morris. who were a few feet higher up. Then I was watch- ing Neptune spear dandelions with his trident. In the wee sma' hours of the morning. Turner's voice Hoated in the open window. I looked out. Chandler and Morris will be down, and we thought you'd like to come. Come where? I growled. To get some ivy roots for the new trellis. It's only half a mile. .lust as he spoke. Morris bounded out of the house. He looked up at me, and taking in the situation, he indulged in a fiendish grin at my expense. NN'hat was I to do? I tried a feeble subterfuge. Thanks very much, I shivered, but somehow. I always have a headache if l go out early on an empty stomach. So do If, said the merciless Turner, and I always provide against it. I-Ie held up and broke in half a specimen of that appalling form of nourishment, a dried up biscuit. Dressing in what clothes I found first. I slunk down, unshaven, unwashed. and chilled to the bone, to receive from the hands of Turner the baked paving stone before alluded to. I remember having cherished the preposterous fiction that it is healthy and enjoyable pass time to go in bathing before breakfast: I have on several occasions formed one of a shivering assemblage at early dawn. with blue gills. and internal sinking. all declaring with un- necessary vehemence what splendid fun it was! I had long given up such follies, but as we started off at break of dawn for ivy roots. with a Fifty-six IRUUKFORD H-GH in Ill .lllll lllllllllllllrlllliliuliI ll SCHOOL svfw cold mist permeating our vitals, I began to feel around for an imags inary towel and to wonder if I should be able to find my shirt and socks on my return. Soon the three were busily frrubbine' out ll'llll1 roots, which they gave me to hold. N A ' I IJou't tire yourself now. for we've a tremendous job after break- fast, said Morris. OIL I answered faintly, and what is it? Yes. I remember now. That was arranged before you came. XYell, we're going to get stones to pave the garden path. They can easily be carried in the wheel barrow from the road. XYe can take turns in using the barrow as we have only one. The rest we can carry in our hands. XYe've all agreed it would be great fun, and we shall welcome another willing hand to help us, as my wife tells me you like gardening better than anything else in the world. That unabashed lie of mine was finding me out with a vengeance, and Mrs. Turner had evidently been improving on it until I hardly knew it by sight. I looked about for a victim, and accidently sent Morris sprawling into a nice convenient clump of nettles. Ile had been shaking like a jelly- fish with suppressed mirth. After this expedition, I did my best te getaway from horticulture in the damp and early form. but Turner and the rest would not hear of my going in. Indeed. he said that he had counted on my taking his place as he wanted to slay just a few more dandelions before breakfast. XYhereupon. he brought forth his weapon aml poison-bottle. and was once more lost to the world. Chandler and Klorris set to work sticking ivy-root. I couldn't get them to stick. somehow. Chandler scoffed at my failure, and llorris smiled ibut lie had to smile through nettle-rash, which afforded me some consolation I. The ladies came out and complimented us on our enthusiasm, but I could only reply with a wan smile, as I went indoors. The coming expedition in search of stones was the main object of conversation at breakfast. and Turner spoke of it as though he were giving a splendid entertainment of some sort. You musn't tire Mr. XYilliams, dear. said Klrs. Turner, looking kindly at me. Uh, you needn't be afraid of that. XYilliams is as strong as a horse. ,'Xren't you? I eouldn't trust myself to answer him. for fear of saying something that would have broken up the party. and so I took a large bite of toast. I'erhaps lllr. XYilliams would like to go for a drive with us lad- ies, resumed Mrs. Turner. Here was my chance! Thank you, I-W-. Now, my dear, don't you know that Xlr. Xvilliams is devoted to gardening. and how could he possibly want to go for a tame drive. when he could be assisting in the glorious enterprise we have in view? He can't say, No, for politeness' sake, so I must say it for him. Dear, kind, considerate Turner! So the ladies went ol? for a de- lightful drive. while I toiled up that hill, and down again wheeling great barrow-fuls of stones. I breathed a sigh of relief. as I started Fifty-seven mH ll Ill tlllllllllllllllllllllluunlm llllll SCHOOL srfw back with the last load. I carried a great block of stone. under which I almost staggered. I don't know how it happened-a rut in the road, a loose stone, my foot slipped, and in a moment I lost my balance and was down with the block on top of me as though I were dead and had my monument erected over me already. Acute pains in my left knee and ankle, bruised sensations all over-but at once and through all, there came a sweet feeling of deep and heartfelt thankfulness, a sense of infinite relief. a consciousness of having reached a sweet haven of repose-I cou1dn't possibly be asked to do any more gardening! I couldn't walk, and so I was wheeled home in the barrow like Mr. Pick- wick, on a celebrated occasion, but in more creditable condition. 'l'ur- ner was deeply concerned about me. Morris looked as penitent as though he had caused my downfall himself, and even Chandler melted into some degree of kindness. The doctor said that I had sprained my ankle and dislocated my knee. The ladies waited on me, and even the gardener sidled up and said he was sorry, he was. liven the min- ister called with kind inquiries, having' been informed at the village that I had broken both legs and one arm! How contentedly l watched Turner at his dandelions, and Chandler and Morris laboring in various ways that were not my ways, while Mrs. Turner talked to me in sooth- ing tones, and pitied me for not being' able to work in the garden with the restl I tell you, never have I enjoyed a country visit so much in all my life. 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'MQ' I 4,911 ' '!Qj,, ,l, JL , I V- c , n, f I t A VT ,N W fl 'XX A, Vx 3 X ' i sW5x fL 1E,f,5 X E5 W R R, A XE P ll Vx xx 2 ! f Y f Ljl Q 1 ,fL,fU Rvcwrorw HIGH fu l l i llli llllllll llllll lmniml ull SCHOOL STEEN Junior Class History HIQN the Class of seventeen entered Rockford High School, it was a beautiful shade of green, lsnch, methinks, as the writer's sxveaterl. llut as the color was only skin deep, it soon wore oH' and ere long' this same class took on a distinguished look and air. The class of seventeen certainly is a classy class. lt is well rep- resented in the l'hilomatheon, l'hilippie. and Engineering societies. XX'iresless, Camera, and iilee Cluhs, and the lland. The varions athletics claim as their heroes hoys from the class of seventeen. .-Xml a large per cent of the names on the honor roll are those of memhcrs of this class. Yes, the class of Seventeen is well represented in R. H. S., hnt it is also represented elsewhere. ,X nnmher in this class come from XX'in- nehago, l'oplar Grove, Caledonia, Seward, New Klilford, Cherry Yal- ley, Holcomb and other outlying towns. There has hcen no other class in R. H. S. which could claim representatives from so many places. Class Yell Nah! Rah! Rah l Reenl Classy Class of Seventeen! Classiest Class without a donht: XYe're the hest class ever ont! Rah l Rah! Seventeen l -- EEE l1lrE--E- ---el f.l l!!1 lil III-Illf A EEE !!!-5 KID-DI Q YVYUVVVVVUVVVVVVVVYVVVUVVVVVVVVYVVVVVY Sixty-on. First Semester Junior Ojicers First Semester Second Semester President RC J'l'HXYFI.L CSRFGG FR.-XX KLIX BARNES Yice-President H,-XRC DLI? RL'SSIiI,I. XYICSLEY XN'E'I l'ERGREN Secretary HELEN SXYDIQR HC JXY.-XRD ANDERSOX 'i'1'e:1su1'er L':XI.X'ER'I' XYTLSL DX XYILFRICD BAKER Second Semester Rom-om II it IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII The Best Laid Plans Junior Story. Florence Hansen. Qc Ifllll, I heard alniotht every word they thaid. I knew 'IIUIII wath coming, he ith tiratlieth heau, and in that afternoon I akthed ma to pull the piano out tho---. lYhat did you want the piano out for, XYillie 7' asked Ulim, one of the memhers of the gang. XN'ell I told ma I wanted to get thome of my marhleth. 'I'here weren't any marhleth there, hut I wanted to get the piano out tho I kud git hehind it when Tom came. Tell us XYillie, what they said, will you? asked Squirmey. Yeth, I will if ya kin wait till I git ready to. lfor a few moments, all was still as lYillie Ilean looked around the circle into the excited faces of the mcmhers of his gang. XYillie had red hair and his round fat face was thickly sprinkled with freckles. lX'ell atli I thaid, I wanted ta git hehind tha piano tho I could hear what 'I'om and tirath thaid. Kla thent me to hed 'hont eight o'clock tho tlrath and 'I'om could he all alone. I gueth ma and pa want 'em to git married. 'I'hey do? asked a chorus of voices. Yeth, I gueth tho. .Xnyway I went to hed and after a while I theaked down thtairth and got hehind the piano without 'em theeing' ine. K lh hurry up and tell us what they said. con' ya P questioned lim. 'I'hutupI I'm gettin' there if ya kin only wait! 'I'om wath thittin' right up clothe to tirath. 'I'hey didn't thay nothin' for a long' time. They ninth looked into each other'th eyeth. tice! I wath tho tlicared I kud hardly thtand thtill. .-Xll ova thudden he leaned over toward her and thaid, 'King--F' .Iig'gers XYillieI tlrace is hehind that tree! Oh, tioth I XYillie and his gang suddenly came to life. They stumhled over each other in their haste to get away. Grace also came to life and started in pursuit of XYillie, who was soon caught. XYillie lleanl I heard what you were saying. I'm going to take you to mamma. You ought to he ashamed of yourself! t Jh, cheeth it tirath! L'an't a fellow have a little hit of fun? XYe'Il see. who'll have fun! tlrace grahhed Xvillie hy the collar and after much exertion, she succeeded in tlragging him hefore his parents. Mama, XYillie has heen telling all the hoys what Tom and I talked ahoutf' XYhat did you talk ahout. Grace? asked Klr. lfean. Sixty-three ROGHPORD HIGH ll Ill illilllllllllllllllllllllllunlll lllll swoon- straw VYe discussed our kith and kin. replied Grace, The ith right. pop! Tom thaid, 'Kin l kith you? And Lirath thaid. 'You kin.' Honetht pop, that 'th what they thaidf' Willie lleanl You know you have no right whatever to listen to what Grace and Tom Dean were talking about. Don't you? exploded Mrs. llean. Well, l don't know, ma. They thouldn't talk about thingth they don't want anyone elth to hear, thould they F This silenced both parents but Grace came to the rescue. Mama, what are you going to do with him? XfYillie, come into the kitchen with me. I'll settle this thing with you, said lllrs. llean. Oh, mal Thtopl I won't do it again, honetht I won't. Outh! l won't ever do it again ma, if you thtopl Outh Y Therel You may go to your room now. Never let this sort of thing happen again. tio! XYith this. Mrs. llcan pushed him from the room. .-Xs he passed Grace he whispered: You jutht wait! l'll get even with you yet. XYillie entered his room and painfully, very painfully sat on a stool near the window. XYhat can I do to her? li-l-T--T know l'll do thome- thin' fierth! Uh, goodueth, what kin 1 do to her?' thought Willie. I know, he said aloud. l'll get a mouth and l'll put it in one of her thoeth that are in her cloeth clothet. -Then when the goeth in there to get her thoeth. maybe the'll put he1' big old paw in that thoe the mouth ith in. Oh! Hoody! and his eyes twinkled merrily. XYon't the be thcared? A few minutes passed during which XYillie rejoiced over his future trick. lint---ef Ph. tiothl How kin lget a mouth? XYe ain't got any in the houth. and there ain't any in the barn. and if I akthed any other kidth, they'd tell on me. .Xs the time passed new plans arose before XYillie's mind, but something prevented each new trick from being carried out. At last he said. XX'ell. l'll jutht wait. Maybe I kin let the kidth know about it and then they can help me. l won't forgit to git even with Ciirath Y and being sleepy. XX'illie retired. The next day. Willie became acquainted with Percival XYater- man, the boy who had just moved into the house next door. After the greetings were over. Willie said, 'ADO you wanta join our gang? Htiang? Gh, mercy on us. ls the gang made up of boys?,' Of courthe it ith, what do ya think it ith. a bunch of toadth and grathhopperth? Now, do ya want ta join? 1 must ask Mother first. Aw, ya 'fraid catl lf ya tell your ma, ya can't belong. Now. will ya come or are ya goin' ta tell your ma F Sixty-toni RGGKPORD HIGH lll l lll .llllllllll IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIII lllllmll lll lll SCHOOL STHEN XYeIl, I think I ought to tell Mother, hut if you don't want me to. I wont Come on, then. XYe're going to hold a meetin' now. I'ereival looked at his wrist wateh and said, It's half past one, Yes. I'll go. XYillie and Percival went to 'lim's house, and were soon joined hy several other boys. The time flew quickly as the boys told stories. stories about some of the different trieks they had played upon eaeh other. XX'ilIie did not tell the gang about his enmity towards his sister. .Xlthough he heard many stories of the jokes the other lmoys had played, none seemed snitahle to lYillie. Presently, looking at his watch, I'ereival said, 1 lh. mereyl It is quarter after two. I must hurry home lmeeause I am going down town with my sisten Helen. 'lkxv' whatja want ta go down town with your thithter for? asked XYillie. t Jhl She is going to huy a new hat. I just love to go with her when she huys somethingf, flee, I with you would thtay, l'erth. I ean't. Good-hye, hoysf' flood-hyeln answered a chorus of voices. During the following weeks, a great change came over I'ereivaI. Ile hecame a great favorite and his sissihed ways disappeared as he grew lmetter acquainted with the hoys. Seareely a day passed that l'erey was not with some of them. I'ereival's interest increased every dav until now he was one of the most aetive memhers of the gang. Une warm afternoon, XYilIie and I'ereival were seated in the lat- ter's haekyard. XYillie said, XX'hat ya goin' ta do thith afternoon, I'erthival? tioshI I don't know nuthin' to do. I.eth get tha kidth and go to tha lot and play hathehall, thall we P' Ya, that's just tha thing. You go git lim. l'eter, lied, and 'l'oady and I'll git Ilud, Squirmey. and Skinny. Iflurry up! Thirty minutes later the boys were lmusily playing. 'I'heir inter- esting game was suddenly interrupted hy, I'ereival. come here. XYhat do ya want? L'an't eha see we're playin' a game? Come here a minute. I want to tell yon something, said Ilelen, his sister. Uh, Gosh! I'ereival shamhled toward his sister. XYhat cha want? IJo you want to go to town with me, this afternoon? Gosh, no! XYho ja think I am 'tXo. I told you I I'lease do! Qllayhe I'll go to a show. .Xw, go to da show if ya wanta. I don't want ta. I'm goin' to play hall, see ? I'ereivaI marched toward his friends. leaving his stu- petied sister on the sidewalk. Sixty-five Room H-GH ii im iiilllllliiriiiiiiiiii Sm NVhen she had gone, XVillie asked, VVhat did the want, l'erthi- val? Aw she wanted nie ta go ta town with her. She'll never catch me goin, ta town with herlu Doeth the alwath want ja to do thomethin' for her, Perthy? Yes, she does. Sometimes she wants me to do the dishes for her. Then when I tell her no, she says she'll give me a nickel if I will. Do you do the ditheth then, Perthy ?U NVell, ye--s, l do. Come on kids, let's play some moref' Soon the game was at its height, and all big sisters were for- gotten. Such a long time had elapsed since XVillie had been punished for listening, that Grace had forgotten about NVillie's promise to get even with her. But Xlfillie had not forgotten. During one of the meetings of the gang, NX'illie and Percival agreed upon a trick to play on Grace and Tom. XVilie said, Are ya thnre ya kin git a picture of Helen and one of her lathe han'kerchiefth? Sure, said Percy, l know where she keeps 'emf' All right. You have 'em ready tomorrow cauth Tom cometh to- morrow night. He hangth hith coat in tha hall. Be there, won't you?,' f'Ya. l will. Now, the rest of you boys, don't ya dare to say nuthin', will ya 7' Nope we wont answered several voices. The next night while Tom was visiting with Grace. XYillie sneaked into the hall and put something into Tom's coat pocket. lt protruded from the pocket three or four inches. As Grace accompanied Tom to the front door, she noticed some- thing in his coat pocket and said, Tom, what is that in your pocket ?l' lVhat pocket FU This one. pointing to it. l didn't know l had anything in it. 0h! lt's a picture of a girl, and a handkerchief. That's a pic- ture of Helen, Tom, where did you get her picture and that handker- chief? Grace, these things aren't mine. T never put them in my pocket. XVhat would I want with her picture ?'f All that I know is that you have her picture, and-well-l guess it is Good-bye. lint Grace. xvon't----7' Grace had gone. XVith disconsolate steps, Tom left. Grace had said, Good-bye ! Several days later, after a visit to Helen. Grace held a secret con- ference with her mother. ln the afternoon Xvillie was called before them. NYillie, said Xlrs. llean. what did you mean by putting a hand- kerchief and llelen's picture in Tom's pocket in XVillie paled. Sixtysix Rvvfrowb HIGH ll llll l llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllll SCHOOL srfl-:N XVhy, you er+er-Ltheei-. You tell me the truth ! demanded Mrs. llean. Did you do it Fl' f'YeLeth, ma, l did. But l didn't do it alone. l'erthax'al thuggethted thome of it. Hah! I thought as much! XYhy did you do it? Wie-iell, I told Grath 1'd get even with her, bethidth---. Father, called Mrs. liean, come take XYillie out to the barn. You know what is to be done. And XYillie was dutifully led away. That afternoon Grace tele- phoned to Tom and asked him to come over. XYhen Tom came over, all was explained, and their love ran on smoothly again. The next day YVillie called a secret meeting during' which he and Percival were privileged members. They sat upon cushions. Yeth, said VVillie. 1 got a licken. Goth, 1 didn't know pop kud lick tho hard. XYhat'd he lick ya with ? asked Red. XYell, he led me out to tha barn, got a board from a barrel, put me acroth hith knee and exthertherthed hith muthelth on me. Gee, but it hurt l Percival, what did your pa do to you? He did just about tha same thing to me, only he had a strap. It hurt like the dickens, but I guess XVi1lie got the worst. XYillie, did Grace and Tom make up?', Make up? XVill I gueth they did! They're goin' ta git married nektht thummer. I don't thee what Tom theeth in Grath. I'd like to tell lem a few thingth, but I gneth lid only get another lickin! I'll go home now, boyth. There ith goin' ta be thome kind of a party and I want thomethin' to eat. Th' long! l'So long! ew' U 4441! nes fshcaymlze.. ' -sf Qu u-Q if l, gil Sixty-seyen ,4- CHlI.QgEH OF LQ falimtill ig.lQM t Sophomores History neh Snpliu1nm'es, saicl lfather Time Un this yea1 s class a-gazing, ni' eyes have never seen hefore. 'lil1Cj'i1'L' certainly amazing! rnml mnst yon he, Xineteen-eighteen, Such ehihlren In be raising! mv nn the liimtn' iwmll their names. Like shining stars are hlazingf' h! Yes, then Nineteen-eighteen eriet My heart with joy is aching, y chilclren are a lively lnmeh .-Xml reecmls they are ln'eal4ing'. n entering the Ruelcftml High They joined all its activities, ight sewn a place they mafle themselves 'lb tit their mvn pruelivities. nfleavur is their yvatehxvnrcl strong .Xnfl npyvartl they are gniiigx 41 on the heights xve'll see them stanrlg 'l'hey'll make a gufmrlly slimvingf' --Xl. ll. and Xl. I l, I Six First Semester Sophomore Officers First Semester M1I.'l'I IX OLANDER A RTH L' R L71 E R Officers. President Yice-President Second Semester SHELLY CZEIL 'IRAN FLOBERG Secretary lXlARGrXRliT KNAP1' MAR-IORIIC HASKIN Treasurer CLICQX SXYAXKIIC VICTOR THOKIAS COLORS: Green and White. MOTTO: Work Conquers Everything. YELL. 1-O-1-8 1-9-1-8 XYe're the class tl1at's up to date, Ding ding dah! Ding ding clah! 1-9-1-8 Rah! Rah! Rah! Second Semester HHHHHHHH HHH ll llll llllllllll lllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllll SCHOOL STEEN And the Little Old Ford Ramblecl Right Along Sophomore Story. Barbara Barnes. R. bl.XKlES KlcllliXRY considered himself a man of prime im- portance. XYhy shouldn't he? He was a college graduate and was already making money hand over list. ',l'here was a look of self-satisfaction in those cold blue eyes of his, and grim lines of de- termination in his face showed a strong will. llis firmly set month suggested stubbornness, and that trait he certainly possessed. ln di- rect contrast was XYilliam, his younger brother. XYilliam was as meek and submissive to the insolent taunts of his brother as blames was quiet, and no one ever guessed what a large amount of thinking he did. Their only similarity was that they were both in love with the same girl, blames was confident that it would be easy to win Miss Marion ,llrown and boasted of that fact. XYilliam said nothing. lt happened at this time that an aunt died and left tive thousand dollars to each of the brothers, making the provision that they spend at least part of this sum for something they really wished. l shall buy an autof' said blames. .Xnd l, agreed XYilliam. ,Xnd it shall be a l'aekard. announced blames decisively. Miss Marion llrown likes l'ackards. Neverl cried XYilliam. lt shall be a lford 3 Xliss llrown will think more of a young' man if he does not spend his money foolishly. XYhat Y thundered blames. You know absolutely nothing' about it Y lJon't T! said NYilliam. blust listen! .HX llackard costs 33,150 A lford costs 3450. blust look at the difference! A Packard runs about nine miles on one gallon of gasoline and a lford runs sixteen. Nearly twice as muchl AX tire for a liord costs Sl0.00. A tire for a l'ackard costs if-15.00. XYe can invest our money and it will increase. Then will be the time to buy a Packard. Now will you buy a Ford? No! shouted blames, every atom of his stubbornness coming' to the surface. Neverl And the two brothers walked with grim de- termination out of the door, one headed for the lford agency and the other for the Packard. One bright October afternoon blames asked Xliss Klarion llrown to gn riding with him in his Packard. lfive minutes later XYilliam called Seventy-one Rocmm ww m i ll t .llllll llll lll llllllll llllul lll lll SCHOOL Simi up Miss lirown and asked her to go riding with him. She sweetly told him that blames had already asked her, and a little later XVilliam watched blames ride ont with his heart's desire on the seat beside him. blames was fairly glowing with triumph and self-satisfaction. How foolish of Xyilliamf' he thought, to try to get in the good graces of such an angel. He hasn't a chance. llut pride goeth before a fall. Little did blames think when he turned ont the main road onto an untraveled one that he would run into a peat-bog. lt was a beautiful road but farmers avoided it because of a stretch of peat which was unknown to motorists. blames was so engrossed in conversation that he was oblivious to all else until his wheels began to sink. Then it was too late-they sank and sank! They were hopelessly stuck, up to the hubs. lXliss lilrown was peevish. There was no doubt about it! She watched blames struggle with the engine as the wheels turned uselessly around. l think you might have been looking where you were going, she said. l, never saw any one so careless. 1 wish l had gone with XYilliam. Uh, dear, what are we going to do! You've got to get me out of this! Thank goodness! Here comes some one. blust then a small car rounded the curve. As it drew nearer XYilliam smiled at them from the front seat. He sailed up beside them. The lford, being a lighter car, rode triumphantly over the peat. XYhat's the trouble? he asked. Anything I can do? f'Oh, yes! cried Kliss llrown. Take me out of this awful place. I don't see why you ever turned onto this road, she said icily to blames. l ords are splendid cars, aren't they? she remarked a minute later. after she had stepped into XYilliam's car. Yes, they are. agreed XYilliam emphatically, and off they droye. leaving blames and his proud l'ackard apparently stuck in the peat-bog forever. That evening, or rather, early the next morning at two o'clock, blames crept silently into the house. He was a dishevelcd object. GUY- ered with mud and peat. XYilliam met him on the stairway. Glad to see that you got home all right, he said cheerfully. XXX- had a fine ride. Oh, by the way, Marion and l have decided to use the difference between four hundred and fifty and three thousand for a honey-moon. Some class to that girl on the front seat of a liord! Hey, what P S1-vm-lxty-two v fi L IIA , . 1 1 W? if L, nf l f ', 1 .1 fl j fp X V' u N! I , xl. I Mfg! X11 f I:'lF1'x1! 1 L54 , f ,nj q Q! yn 5 rw M. W K X' ROGHPORD wc-HH FII Ill .llllllllllllllllllllllllllllll.lIllIIliIlllllllll SCHOOL srfw Freshman History ROM Xorth, South, East, and XVest, they came. Americans. Germans, English, Scotch, and many other nationalities, making one of the largest and most representative classes that has ever entered Rockford High School. Young in years and fresh eve11 to the point of greeuness, they possessed ambition such as few other classes have ever shown. This class of 1919 numbered about three hundred and twenty-eight. Of these there were one hundred and twenty-nine Americans, one hundred and eighteen Swedish, twenty Scotch, eight- een linglish, fourteen Germans, eight Irish, seven Norwegian, live French, four Italian, and one Lithuanian. In age the class ranged from twelve to eighteen years, the average being about fourteen. Ileing such a large body, this class moved slowly, and at the present writing have had but one meeting, at which the officers were elected. Because of the retiring disposition of the girls, the officers were all boys. They have yet to get well acquainted with themselves, and, being Freshmen, have not as yet played much part in the school life. The challenge is there though, and some day they will make their pres- ence known. In athletics, in social lines, and in scholarship they know that they have the future leaders and are willing to bide their time. It is inevitable that so early in the life of the class, a history must be but a short recital of a few facts and of many promises for the future, but their aim is high and their goal, one to be proud of. Don't worry, they'll be Sophs soon! Seventy-four First Semester Freshman Officers First Semester Secemd Semester STL'AR'l' SUVVLIZ MlJL'l.'1'OX Xlilillll.-XM Presidents JOHN SVROLT. lil.IZAl!E'l'H HIHIKIING Yicc-Presidents FRED Sl'.1Xl,DlNlI JOHN Sl'ROL'l- ',l'reasnrcrs SHELLY CEE STLUXRT SOXYLE Secrctaries COLORS: Green and Gold YELL Green and Gold. Green and Gold. XYe're the class that knocks 'cm cold. Gold and Green. Gold and Green XVCVFC thc class of 1919. MOTTO Not At The Top, But Climbing. Second Semester RGGHPOHH HHH fll l ll .lllllllll lllll lllllllllll lllllll llllll SCHOOL STHEH A Luck Blow-Out Freshman Story by George llcCausland. 66 ONE on, llill, we Can't wait all morning'for you Y l'm conungf' answered a voice from within the house. A few minutes later-a boy emerged from the house with a good-sized basket on his arm. XYhat's in that big thing F asked XYalt, Oh, just somethin', replied llill. Nix on the mystery: what is it FU NYell, ma thought that we might get a little more hungry than we thought for, 'u so she just put in a few extra sandwiches and some bottles of ginger ale and root beer. XYow ! came the cry from four strong throats. They knew what a few extra sandwiches meant from llill, for hc was a vigorous eater, and a few bottles of ginger ale meant three or four apiece. The boys who were waiting for llill were in an auto. It was a light lluick Six. That warm August morning the boys had decided to take a day off and go for a ride. The other boys besides Bill XYil- liams were Art Miller, whose father owned the car, ,lim Marston, XYalt johnson, and lXlyron Phelps. They had gone around to each of their homes and got permission to go. Each took a small basket of lunch. llill hopped into the auto, and Art started it moving. He did make it move, too, He made it move so fast that a country constable yelled, Come back 'ere. ye young speed demons, ye! Hut this made Art put on more speed. because he was afraid the cop would get his number. Soon they were well out of his reach, and Art slowed down to twenty miles an hour. Gee, said llill, l'll bet we were going sixty miles per-- '-hapsf' finished hlim. They rode along for about five hours and were many miles from home when liill spoke up,-- lXly bread-basket tells me it's time for dinner! f'Here too! chorused the others, and so they went on until they saw a small, clear brook. This is the place for ns, said Art, stopping the car in a clump of trees. The boys piled out immediately. Nl-m-m-ml came a gurgling noise from the brook. Ufiolly! l wish we had water at home, like this! cried Klyron. Heel This is great Y gurgled llill. He was still at the bank, with his face half under the water. XYelll XYell Y said Halt, putting his foot on Tlill's back and giv- ing him a push that sent him sprawling into a foot uf water. . Seventy-six ROGHPOHH 'HGH 'll l lll r lllllllllll lllllllllll lllllllllllllllll lll llll SCHOOL STEEN 't,it1rgle, gurgle, gurglelh and llill stuck his head out of the water and yelled Halpl in such a comical way that the boys rolled over on the ground and almost howled with glee. llill wasted no time get- ting out of the water, and after he had had his say they went about preparing dinner. All they did was to lay some newspapers on the ground and empty the contents of their baskets on them. Then, if anybody saw anything he wanted. he made a dive for it before the other fellow got it. Such a dinner as they had! lfrom ham sandwich- es to chicken sandwiches: from ginger ale to lemonade: from pickles to jam 1 and after all that, they downed two pies. This is the life! sighed Walt, as he lay on his back looking up at the sky. lint say. fellows, look at that big black cloud over there. lt's coming like sixty. Say, cried Art, we've got to be moving: these roads are worse than fury when it rains! They had soon packed what was left of the feast, and had taken their places in the auto, when there was a cry from llill: XYait a min- utel I left my cap ou a bush! XYell, hurry up, said Myron. XYe've got to get home before this storm catches us. l don't know. said Art, glancing at the great mass of black. The old boat will have to go faster than it ever went before. They waited patiently for a few minutes. and then started out in force to find llill. On arriving at the spot they found him standing in the center of the clearing, scratching his head. Here you, what's the matter? called Myron. Why don't you get your hat and come? Matter enough l retorted llill. l can't find it. Are you sure you left it here? demanded XYalt. XX'hy-er-er. Say, what do you know about that? l took it up to the auto in one of the baskets! You poor eheeseln cried XYalt. .Xnd we've been waiting around here. letting that storm come up. l've a good mind to choke you! No use crying over spilled milk. said .-Xrt as they ran for the car. lie waited only until they were in, and then with a jerk that threw them into a pile on the seat he sped oti' down the road. lf the country cop had seen them then, he could not have found a word speedy enough to call them. S-sf-say, this is g-g-going some, yelled llill, his breath coming in gasps. Sgs-sixty-f-five! shouted Xkialt. who was sitting in front with Art. They came to rough roads, but .Xrt only slowed down to forty. lfirst on one side of the road, then on the other. Now in the middle, and then in a rut. The sun had long since been covered with clouds, and now large rain drops began to fall slowly at first. and then swifter Seventy-seven Rvvwfw HIGH ru :IH .fllllllllllllllllllmuull lllll sem si-EEN and swifter, until they became a downpour. However, the boys did not even stop to put up the top, but kept on. They had gone o11 through the rain for the best part of an hour, when, BANG! a loud re- port sounded from the rear of the car. O-o-o-o-o-o. groaned Art, leaning over the side after stopping, a blow-out! XVith a cry of dismay the boys piled out of the car. Hy the time we get that fixed the roads will be impassablel' cried Art. I don't believe we can jack up the car as it is, said XYalt. They tried, but that was all the good it did them, for the jack got so deep in the mud that it took two of them to pull it out. You fellows wait here while I go over to that farmhouse, said jim, pointing to a small building. And Such a waiting party it was! Their clothes sticking to them as if glued, and all bespattered with mud, they were a sight to be seen. Jim returned in due time and told them to pile in. and drive around to the barn. At this announcement, Bill reverently rolled his eyes skyward and said in a Solemn tone, Amen! They soon had the auto stored in the barn and were led into the house by a tall. good-looking farmer. At the door they were met by a pleasant-faced, little old lady. 'tMother, said the young man, 'there are some boys who have had a blow-out and are going to stay here all night. Oh, nof' protested Art. VVe just wish to get dry and warm, and then we'll hx the car and go home. You might fix the car, said the young man with a smile, but you could be lucky if you go a mile from here without getting stuck in the mudfl Yes, but how about our mothers? cried Myron. How will they know we are here PU Right here, he replied, and, leading them into another room, he showed them a telephone. Good, said Myrong Hthen everything is fixed. lfive minutes later they were standing in front of a large fire-place in which some logs were crackling merrily. Say, fellows, but l'm glad we had that blow-out. said llill. XYell, the fellow that don't think so ought to be strung up, said Myron. lly the time they were called to supper they were thoroughly dried out and feeling very much at home. XYell. boys. said the young man, l have not introduced myself and mother yet: my name is lack Smith. Call me black. if you like. My mother's name is Mrs. Smith. VVe have a twenty acre farm, and two hired men. They are out tonight, and so you can have their beds, and two others that we havef, 'fl am sure we are all glad to know you, and we thank you for your kind offer to let us use the beds, said Art, speaking for all. Seventy-eight HHHHPOHH HHH H i ll rllllilll lllllllllll llllllllalrifrmll l ull SCHOOL STEEN The dinner was nothing compared with the supper, and all of tl1e boys declared that they had never tasted such good things to eat, especially some late radishes which outdid anything they had ever eaten. After supper they drew up chairs around the fire, and Mr. Smith told them many interesting stories of hunting, fishing, and camping. At nine o'clock, they were shown to their sleeping quarters. Oh, how good those soft beds felt to those tired boys! They hadn,t been in them very long, when XValt spoke up, Say, Art, you didn't leave the car without jacking up the wheel, did you? I hope I'm not as green as I look, retorted Art, and with that he went off to sleep. The next morning when Art woke up the sunshine was streaming in the windows. Come on, fellows, wake up! he cried, rousing his face with cold water. Heat you dressed, VValtV' cried -lim. jumping out of hed. Bet you can't! returned XYalt, and so every one joined in the race, and before one had time to think they were downstairs. Good morning, boys,', greeted Mrs. Smith. You're just in time for breakfast. llreakfast over, they went out and attended to the auto. This done, Art called the boys aside and asked them how much money they had. Altogether they had six dollars, and Art said, Boys, I think We ought to give this to Mrs. Smith, every cent of it!', This met with the approval of all, and so Art took it to her and said. f'Mrs. Smith, here is the payment for our lodging at the best hotel in the world. XYhen she saw the six dollars she smiled and said, My boy, l don't want the money. I'll be glad to help you out of a scrape any time. - But you mustf' insisted Art! Mille Others Zlll SZ13' SO-H He put up such a strong argument that at last she accepted it. By afternoon the roads had dried up enough for them to go, and so they said good-bye and left for home. Boysf' said Art, that was the first time I've ever had a lucky blow-out. SeV9l1tY - llllle Sdn Mrmnriam 1 Ragmnnh Tinting Born January 6, 1001 Died ,Ifmuary 8, 1916 minalnm Salinhurg Born September 6, 1899 Died April 15, 1916 Rvwowv HIGH ll Ill .lllllll llllllllllllIllIll,l1rr1mlral ll lull SCHOOL srfw The Library Board X ,-Xpril 13, 1016, Mr. llriggs called a meeting of the twenty-four students chosen as Assistant Librarians. He outlined the work and gave us full power to act as we should see tit. The twenty-four students had been elected on that day hy the pupils in the study halls. Two were chosen from the Auditorium, one from Room 10, and one from Room 12 for each period of the day. These committees take care of the admits, returning them to the study halls where the pupils to whom the admits were issued belong during the period. They also have charge of the discipline in the library. There is a Council consisting of two pupils from the .-Xuditorium, one from Room 10. and one from Room 12. This Council acts upon all cases reported by the committees, and their decision is supreme. They have full power to suspend or expel pupils from the library. The meetings of the entire board are held once in two weeks. The Council meetings are held weekly, and oftener if necessary. Eighty-one mf-om l i m lull lllllll llll lllll lull Members of Library Board Auditorium lllarion North Charles XYeldon Bertha Higginhottom Kathryn Salisbury Helen Ingersoll George -Xckerson Eugenia Burr linrtz ' Ballon lilizaheth Knapp l'aul Morgan Carl El'lglJCI'Q' Room 12 First Period : Dorothy Salisbury Second Period: ll. Shearer Third Period : Ross Hunt lfonrth Period: S. lloslcins lfifth Period: F. Saunders Sixth Period: Room 10 Stanton Hyer Verona Nordin V. lleelc Katherine Nlfickwire Neal llraznre Frances lilnckhcc Elizabeth Manchester Muriel XYillian1s LIBRARY COUNCIL Elizabeth Knapp, Secretary Paul Morgan, Chairman Neal llrazure Elizabeth Manchester Eighty-two The Pageant of 1915 HOHHPHHH HHH H i ll illlllll llllllllll llllllll lnvvlll llll Url SCHOOL STEEN The Pageant of 1915 MID the beauties of Sinnissippi Park, with the blue sky mottled by white, Heecy clouds as a canopy, with the green foliage of the forest as a background, on a grassy, velvet-like carpet, the history uf Rockford and XVinnebago county. covering the period of a century or more, was depicted on june l,5-16, 1915. by the class of 1015, as- sisted by the juniors. More than 20,000 people, including many visit- ors from neighboring towns, were delightfully entertained at the three performances. The natural amphitheater was taxed to its capacity. The Spirit of Rock River. impersonated by joel Seedoff, first E113- peared and described before each episode, in clear, distinct, and orator- ical manner, the scenes that were to follow. The pageant opened with the appearance of the lYinnebago indians. John Daley took the part of a XYinnebago chief and james Marston was a second Stephen Mack. After much talking, smoking, dancing, and preparation, the redskins left to stain their tomahawks with blood. The next scene, supposed to occur several weeks later, depicted the return of the Indians as captives of Colonel Stillman CStanton XYettergrenj. Blackhawk tRalph Lounsburyj delivered his farewell speech: the VVinnebago chief gave the hand of his daughter, Ho-no- ne-gah Clla Sadewaterj, in marriage to Stephen Mack. The following scene pictured the appearance of Germanicus Kent CHoward Mainj and Thatcher lllake Ulerle XVilsonj, attracted to the rich and fertile valley by the symbolic characters: Rich Lands Cflernice Handj, XVater Power tlilizabeth Klclfachranj, and Forests tklarjorie Thompsonj, all of whom were seen gayly dancing in their native environments. Next, the pioneers appeared, on horseback, afoot, and riding in a prairie schooner. Then appeared Alice Knight as Prosperity, Hazel Tait as Equality, Amy Anderson as Peace, and lnez Garrett as Re- ligious Liberty. Following these came the emigrants-Irish, Swedes. Germans, and Scotch Highlanders, each playing upon their national instruments and giving their native dances. The original settlers welcomed the newcomers, Miss Sill. founder of Rockford College fflorothy hlohnsj, followed by characters representing various phases of culture-Music CRuth Householder and Frances Finleyb, Liter- ature fllernice McNair, Edna .-Xndersonl, and ,Xrt tklabel Carlson and lfdith Olanderi. During the scene supposed to represent the time of the infringement suit of McCormick against ,lohn H. Nanny, Abraham Lincoln appeared, represented by Stanley l'utnam. A stirring war- like scene followed, representing Camp lfuller, and preparation for the Civil Vtiar. The pageant concluded with a symbolic tournament, in which Norman Sterling as Knowledge, Lowell liartlett as Sobriety, and Hilton Hult as Unselhshness. overthrew Everett Allaben as lg- norance, Ralph Lundgren as Greed, and Wallace VVctzel as lntem- perance, rescuing Rockford. impersonated by Olive Sterling. Vernon Alberstett. Eighty-three ID ILLE at Y Cf Jr I if l f I VA-rr IGS, chickens, popcorn. clowns, craclcerjack. rubes. art. Mine and otherwisel, movies, sicle shows, fish, races, pink lemonade, po- lice, balloon ascensions-any attempt to name all tl1e attractions at the County lfair to be given by the junior and Senior classes of the lligh School in the Ciiyin on tl1e evening of December 3 would be ont uf the question. The committees have been chosen ancl are at work on their par- ticular li11es. Old settlers' convention. delegates from other counties, speakers for the clay, aquatics of every sort, a minstrel show, the hancl-in fact the attractions exceed those of a three ring circus. The police will he on hand, and corps of red cross nurses will he ready to take care of any one injureml in an acciclent. lf. 1 fri Q 'QQ' - 1- 1 il ..-,... .1+rfr1 ' lr ' 9, 1, ll hi ' ,ll11-wl.Q 1 f, Q5 4? 1 1 Q: w .M wg: 'fi' ' V-A u X 5 ' lf? 4-ix 5 'l if ll l l N 5 172' Qi .x 1, 1 ' 11 l it ll ki sf f 1 1 ff wg J nfff.-'52-1- X Q J - 'zzz L' 1 fl T. A EJ in 5 glif iii El-X111 ls- ffl E qtlili 'i S Sis- c 'i fe 1 f I, ,va , r 2 f Lau 1jig'l1lyAI'o111' ROGKPORB HIGH 'Il l lll lllllllllll lllllllllll llllllll.llllIIlnlllIll lllll SCHOOL STEEN Plans or Fair Advance Plans are progressing rapidly for the County Fair and committees are getting their work well under way. The livestock is arriving every day, and booths are being' erected and attractively decorated. Each bids fair to exceed the others in attractiveness. just the other day the Board of Directors received a letter, which read as follows: To the lloard of Directors of the County Fare, Ladies and Gentlemen-and enny others who may be interested: Our band and village quirc will play fer you on dec. 2 without no pay. XVe hev practised up all three of our old tunes and learned two new ones and i tell ye, if i do say so myself, we've got sum band. The only thing about it is, that we think you should hire us fer the day. Xaow, Sim, you know he plays the snare-drum, kant leave his wife and little boy, Simmy, at hum, and we should think you could give the boy his dinner to. Then granma and granpa Perkins 'lows as how their doughter, that's Simls wife, could not take care of Sinnny alone when his father plays in the band, so they are coming to. lint granma says she will bring their lunch and just drop round to the old settlers meetin come lunch time, cause Sim won't be playin enny ye bet. Naow. the quire has sum darned good tunes and they'll just unload 'em whenever ye say. Ye can bet yer life we'll be there all right! Yures trooly, Josiah Thompkins Hathaway, l Mgr. of the Punken l-loller lland. Irlighty-fivt ,RUGKPORD H-GH ll l lll t llllllllll Immlml lll lll SCHOOL sim County Fair Is One Big Scream IRAN, Hank, Si, Aunt Maria, Pru. all the kids and the whole darn family were at the County Fair. Costumes. attractions, ex- hibits, everything partook of the county fair Havor and every- body had as much fun as they used to in the good old days of real County fairs. The room was filled with gayly decorated booths. In the one corner was the agricultural booth, containing specimens of all shapes and sizes, one special attraction being the tree of knowledge, well load- ed with all things that usually trouble onels brain. Farther on was the freak booth, where the audience stood in open-niouthed wonder, gaz- ing at Lady Beatrice Morely winding ferocious snakes about her neck, and the inan who could lift a thousand pound weight and perform many other 1narvelous feats. Indeed, much excitement was caused later in the evening when the wild man from this side show got loose. Every one breathed a sigh of relief when they got him back safe again. The souvenir booth did a rushing business, during the whole evening, supplying silhouettes of the football boys, and various other trinkets. In the livestock exhibit there were dogs, cats. chickens, ducks, and other animals, including one of the Happ ducks that won a prize at the Panama-Pacifnc Exposition. In the art exhibit, there were many paintings, illustrations, and all kinds of. needle work. Eighty - SIX ROGHPORH HIGH Hll l lll a nllllllllll llllllllllllllllilrulmmlilll lllll SCHOOL STEEH E 1 The judges informed us on the side that they thought the liberal arts booth was the best, for they had never tasted such cakes and can- dies as were displayed there. Miss De Bord, head of the restaurant crew which held down the center of the room, had some mighty good doughnuts, for even Si Dunn declared that they were fit to eat! Those hot dogs, as some said, just hit the spot, and judging from the amount of candy, cider, corn fritters, and lemonade consumed, all was very satisfactory. The movie, as is generally the case, was very hot, study, and crowded, but in spite of this fact the audience was held breathless by the thrilling pictures which were greatly added to by the playing of fitting music. The lllinstrel Show was a series of laughs from beginning to end, and Topsy's dancing and singing capped the climax. Law and order were maintained during the evening by a corps of special police, but it was necessary for them to make several arrests during the evening. A zone of quiet also was prepared in case any one might collapse from over-eating or something of the sort, and this was presided over by pretty, neatly attired nurses. Many messages were also sent out from the telegraph office. To add the proper color to the occasion, there were political speeches and a balloon ascension in which High Aspiring Marsh just made the audience gasp when he went up. llut he landed pretty slick by the aid of his trusty parachute. The Mayor lkie Reyers, with his chop whiskers and near-fitting spectacles, called the meeting to order, and the speakers ofthe day were introduced by another local authority. Eighty-sz Xen RGGKPORD HIGH ll Ill v.llillllll llllmmul lllll SCHOOL STEEN The l'resident contented himself with bowing to the crowd. liryan waved the dove of peace and a bottle of grape juice until the Star Spangled banner seemed insignificant in comparison, while Teddy Sellgren Roosevelt proceeded to burn up the platform with a denuncia- tion of both XYilson and llryan, only to be rudely interrupted by a vegetable heaved his way. lfmmeline l ankhurst converted a few to support the suffragette cause. but it must be admitted the women round here do not care much about political rights. liet Rich Quick johnson also graced the floor with his presence and he declared that business was picking up considerably. His last investor was Abraham Lincoln Claudius llriggs, who invested all of his surplus cash in gold bricks. The leading families of lleanville County were present and the prevalent feature was style. Mrs. Tuve lfloden lleyers was one of the attractively gowned ladies. She wore a creation which plainly showed that the winter styles would follow extremely long lines. Miss Klar- garet lloyd had a charming dress. Accompanying her was her grand- nieee Snookums Strassel, who rode in a perambulator of the latest make, known as the wandering wheel. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn llrown were there with their large family, who were all dressed in the latest fashion. lt would be impossible to even begin describing the costumes. All the furbelows, hoop-skirts, lXlother Hubbards, varied hued party dresses, house dresses, and all the rest of the fashions of by-gone days were there, including the milk maid and Maud Muller furnishings. There were the broad-brinuned straw hats, jumpers, overalls, Sunday go-to-meeting, tight-fitting, high water hand-me-downs, roll-rimmed stiff katies. gorgeous vests with the omnipresent big gold charm, the six-cylinder, ninety horsepower heavy gold XVaterburys, the big dia- mond stud, round eelluloid cuffs, the ever-shining, red-wrought neektie, and the multi-figured bandanna. Miss jay's seminary were allowed to come out on this special oc- casion seeing that they would be well chaperoned by Miss 'lay herself and her assistant. K9 15.5- ii, f 5 11095, hiv., ' fa SW,-s W 'L--2:1021 f'li'f:!f -i9f4?. .'.1',:.ygf-, :fmt-4 Q-3-311: -.1q-,t-:- T 5.1 Eighty- eight Rocwfofw ww il l lll illllllllll llllll lll Illlll illmiui ll llll SCHQOL stew Ol'g'fllliZllfi0llS R lll, veztr has prohzihlx' heeii tht most successful one iii the histo of the orgzuiizzitioiis of the Roeliforcl High School. ,Xlthough txxo the Kioilills Zlllll the Ciermziii cluhs, fziiletl to come hatch. sevei il new orgzmizzitioiis have arisen Ich replzice them. These newly fotiiiilu societies are the lielphic Literary Society. the tlolf Lilith, :tml thc tiirls' ,Xthletic Cluh, All uf them have stftrtetl with zest :mil gixc promise of long rliirzitioii with great success. l'pon the opposite page are the hriglit :mtl intelligent faces of the hezuls of Roclifortl High School's xftrioiis orgzliiizzitions. These repic seiitzitives of their respective societies are: Llztre Hinkley tilailys Strzissel ,, Mabel tllymi ...,. lfslgar XYllSHl1 ,,,, Yinceiit Cox ,.,,t,i., Xlilclrecl Swenson ,,,, llorrleii lflls ,,,,,,,,,. Lester lllewlieltl .... liuuer Rzulelifte ...., l.ZlXYl'CllCC Crosby ..,, - ,. tilzulys l'z1cey Owl Amiuzil l'hilippic ...nnl,llllOllllltllCllIl ..,.,lJelphie Society ....,,..tiirls' tilee Chili .......l1oys' lllee Chili ,m,..,,,,i.,..,,,.,.llzmtl ,,t,...LlZll1lCl'Zl Chili ......XYireless Chili .,...lliLilug'y flltlll Urlyii Xlcl,e1sh ..,,........ ,tt,.,,,t,.,......t,., l Rolf Chili .Xrtleii XY. Klorteusen ...., liiigiiieei'iiigA Society lleleii Marks ,..,....,tc., .e,..,,,tt,c......,.. 1 1. ,X. LI C? i7 Q lflgllll-llllli ' i 1 ROGHPORD ww ll l lll . lllllllll llll lllllll ll lll SCHOOL srfw The Achievement of the 1916 Weekly Owl E have finished this, our first year as a weekly newspaper, in a manner which is highly gratifying to us. XYc started upon an en- tirely new proposition, entered into merely as an experiment-for better or for worse: we were inexperiencd, and yet, from this handi- capped beginning, we have built up slowly, but just as surely, an in- stitution of which the school may be justly proud. Not content with merely insuring that the paper be issued weekly, we have striven for its advancement, until at the present time we feel that it cannot be surf passed by any like publication in the state. As a weekly paper. there were certain functions which were nec- essary for us to perform. XYe have endeavored to carry out our part in this to the utmost of our ability. There have been faults to which we ourselves have not been altogether oblivious, but these faults we have tried hard to remedy. ln short, we have given unto the paper of the best that was in us. l'ersonally, l wish to thank the members of the staff for their splendid support, for the way in which they have taken their share of the burdens thrust upon them, and those members of the faculty and the student body who have been interestedly helpful in promoting the welfare of the organization. XYishing my successors even better sup- port. and hoping that the steady advancement of the institution may continue, permit me to remain lfditor-in-Chief .,... Managing' lfditor Day Editor ..........,. Night lfditor ,,..i..,. Sincerely. I . CLARIC HINliI.EY,'16. OWL STAFF Clare Hinkley' L. liittle .......I.ucille Cumming ........1lorace Hodgson Exchange Editor ,,.. .............................. ...... l l arold Schabackel' Business Staff llusiness Manager .......... ..........,,,,i.............,,. ..... X Y crnon .Xlberstett Advertising- Manager .............. ..,.... l ieorge llradley Assistant .Xdvertisingf NI 'u Nu circulation Manager Lllemexvell llinchliff ,Xrthur lieister XX'illiam lfranklin iager i.... ................ l nar Carlson .......Howaril Anderson Reporters Yincent Cox Walter Xlccleneghan lie XYitt llcnnett Ninety-rne RGGHPORD ww Il l lll i llllllllll lllllllllll lllllllllllrlmrll lll lll SCHOOL Srfw lllzulys Strassel ....v Klr. D. L. Sprague ,..... , Annual Staff ,,,,...,,limlitor-in-Cliief .,,,.,,l z1e11lty Manager Hrlyn Klel,eish ,,Y,A,,,..,.,,,A,,,,.,,,,,..,,,,,,.. .,,,.. l iencrzxl Klzinager .Nrtlmr 'l'l10rsell, llrnee Henclersim ....., ..,... X ssistzlnt Klanagers lfreclerick Mueeke .,Y,....,.,.....,.......,..,., . ....,.,.. A ssistant liclitur Athletics: lfuotlnall ,,,,,.. ..,.... l floyd Swanson Track ..,.,...... ,,,,A. l lzlrulcl Czulwell llasketbnll .........,..,......,. ..... X Yilfrecl llalier .-X rt :incl lllustrat ion Ruth Yancler llugart, Helen XYaternmn, Helen Rzunlnll Alumni .e,.,e..., Clemewell Hinclllihf, ljurutliy Nelson, lilenora Serine lfacnlty Y,,l .,,.............,....YY,,, Q 'liristine Gseliwinmlt, -losepliine l'elgen Kiyinnusiumz liirls .......,.......,...... ....,. A Xgnes Agnew lluys .. 'lwlces ....,,,l......,.,, fiJl'g'2ll1lZ2ltl0llS ,,,,. Summer Selnnml ..,..,, Seniors ...,.,.....,,i. ul un im :rs .,,,..... Suplnnnores il:I'CSlllllCll ,,,,. filecasionals .... Pageant .,,..... ...,...,,.....,,,...,,,.......,,,...,XYillizun lfatun Georgia 'l'l1mnpsin1, ,Xlliu Spalding .......Harulfl XYcssnizm, liclna Slirupe ......,,.,,,.Harolrl XYllll2lIllS, Ruth l.ins ,nllutli xxvllllilllli gxllltfllll hlulinstun ......Y,.......,Y....,....,.,..,.lfliznlmetli linupp Klildrecl Purdy, ,Xlzin lil'Zlllllllg'llZ'I.l1'l Kloultun Neecllizim, Durotliy Catlin ..,iYli2ltl11'y11 Szllisbury, l.ea iillfllllll ernun Alberstett Ninety - tlire ine-ty-four Annual Stag A nnual Staff netl'-fi HHHHHHHH HHH III Ill o lllllllllllllllllllllllluunmflIllll SCHOOL STEEN Editorial HIC past year has witnessed the increasing strength of previously organized societies and the introduction of new activities and courses in R. Il. S. Among the recently established societies are the golf, tennis and Ilelphic literary elubs. The course lately offered in agriculture has met with decided favor among the student body, though principally with the boys. while the feminine portion reveled in the household management course, The library instruction proved a great aid to the students. The predominating characteristic of the year's work has been advancement along all lines, resulting in greater interest. cooperation. and show of school spirit among the students. This is. of course, as it should be. All true citizens are imbued with a feeling which is designated as patriotism, and we as students ought to regard our school in the same light as citizens do their country, but in this connection the feeling be- comes known as loyalty. Loyalty should be bestowed with care and should support only that which is worthy of esteem and respect. True loyalty involves the sacrifice of self, the putting forth of every effort to further that which will be beneficial to the school: certainly a loyal student will refrain from unjust criticism. It is the earliest endeavor of the Steen to impress on every R. H. S. pupil what a really great institution you are privileged to lend sup- port to, and to cause you individually to manifest the keenest interest in its welfare. Has it succeeded, or are you inclined to criticise ad- versely? llefore criticising, ask yourself. first, did I make any sug- gestions, second, did I cooperate to the best of my ability, and lastly. did I assist in every way possible? If these questions can be answered affirmatively you are justified in commenting. Of course, some would- be booster will say. I subscribed. XX'hile money is a necessary re- quisite in any line. and undoubtedly in the publishing of a year book. it takes more than pecuniary assistance to put out an Annual of which your class will feel proud. Indeed it has been truly said, Courtesy is the eye which overlooks your friend's broken gateway, but sees the rose which blossoms in his gardenf, You will find that appreciation furnishes a foundation upon which to build ideals and ambitions. The editorial staff of the Steen will take this opportunity to extend their thanks, in appreciation of the work of the staff, especially to Ruth Yan- der Ilogart, Thelma Lee,and lfdward Ilrolin for their art work, to the Camera Club, who assisted so faithfully, to Georgia Thompson and Alba Spaulding, and to all others who ofifered suggestions and assisted in any way with the publishing of the Steen. The publication of the Steen marks the closing of the career of the class of 'l6, and the responsibility of maintaining the high stand- ard already set will rest with others. but let each class in its turn learn the meaning of true loyalty. lid., 'l6. Ninety-six x XBIUUIPID QI ?6Q990 . .E vi A Q Qx ' 1f 4'f + 5 . win' V 459 99Q9Q 699 .Rvvfrowv 11-GH Ill Ill e,llllllllllllllllllllllllllrlnilrllllmll SCHOOL srfw Annuals of Philippic As Told By the Floor 0 the Lower Lunch Room AN a silent listener at every meeting of the Philippic Literary Society, although perhaps not all the members even realize that there is such a venerable person as myself in the room. To be sure, I sometimes get quite a jar. For instance, when President Glynn sounds the gavel to call the meeting to order, even I shake. Or when some excited member calls out, Madam President, I call for a di- vision of the House! and the girls all rise upon me at once, it nearly means a division of me. I hear all discussions and arguments without a word, and I will tell you, confidentially, that though I am mature in experience, during the last nine months I have actually learned a few minute points in parliamentary law from this body of young girls. The first social gathering of the year was a spooky Halloweyen masquerade in the country. Then December 17 was a very important day to all Philippic girls-the day for the Open Meeting. I was very thankful that I did not have to support that crowd! During a con- versation vvith my brother in Room 2, I learned that the program was an unquestioned success. The next noteworthy performance was the Christmas program in Assembly. During my long residence at R. H. I have never heard that any other society has received the honor of giving the Christmas Assembly program. The most elaborate social event of which I heard was a Leap Year Valentine Party, which was held on the gymnasium Hoor, my nearest neighbor. I also knew a great deal about the play. Klrs. 'NYillis's XYill, be- fore it was finally given in Assembly by the society. But the latest news I have heard is of a challenge to a contest between the Philippics and I'hilomatheans, and although the girls did not win, the contest was so close that even the boys trembled before the judges made their de- cisions. -Nnd so, although the year of '16 has been wearing on me, I believe it has been the most prosperous one in the history of the Phil- ippic Literary Society. n. 1.-xnlsox, '16. Ninety'-+-ight Rocfff-own ww Fll l m . .Www U'mU IIIIIIHIHI m ill!! SCHOOL EEN The Philomatheun Society Ranma H-GH VII Ill .lllllllllllllllllllllllrlmlilllllll SCHOOL STEEN 1NO'l'l'1--Tliis ll11illllSl'l'llll was found among' the personal el'l'e1-ts of the late Mr. ll--. ,lt seems to deal with the activities ot' a certain organization. referred to in several places as the I'l1ilos. this being possibly at contraction of Philomatheon. ai we-ll known Greek le-tts,-1' society. lt is in the hope that someone may identify it and ilisvover its true lllvilllllli. that we are hereby taking' the liberty of publishing the BIS. tis t'ouncl.b .....,..............Z1ll4l is one of thc most important. 'l'his has been un- doubtedly one of the most successful years. the fifth since the organ- ization was introduced. Xlarked development along all lines of .,..,,,. lwriting' here indecipherablel ,,,,,.,.,,,, and practically furnished the two debating squads which so well represented the school, One of the most pleasurable events was the Annu ........ lwriting obliteratcdl ....,,,., a goodly gathering of the clulfs alumni being' present. -luclging from their remarks, l,llilmr is on a par with a good share of college organiza- tions of like nature. niaking us fecl the true importance of ou ........ The regular programs of the year were especially noteworthy, and gave ample opportunity for the speedy advancement of the mem- bers. A humoristic touch was added to the affair by a duet, .-Xbie and Cohen entertaining' in a series of dialogue sketches. Abie was portrayed by Edgar XYilson, who was added to the roll slightly prior to the last term. later developing into an excellent debater and serving right nobly and well as President XVilson during the concluding sea- son. Hur friend, Mr. Nueckc, known probably as having the distinc- tion of being the only president the Senior Class of 'lo has had, took the part of Cohen. Qllr. Rider still has the distinction of being our most accomplished musical man. He can play something on pretty nearly everything ex- cept a hlew's Harp. which, he pathetically states, tickles his tongue terribly. His rendition of the llattle of llull Run, with the machine guns in the distance is nothing short of wonderful. Near the end uf the year, a contest with the Philippics ........ fun- decipherablcl-- but the Philos won by a narrow margin, due possi- bly to the 'invaluable assistance rendered by Xlr. lfssington in ........... . llhe rest ot RIS. lostl. ilHueHllll1ll'w4l ne Hundred O HHHHHOHH HHH ll ill c.Illllllllllllllllllllllllllnauwlml llllll SCHOOL STEEN Preamble of the Delphic Literary Society IRMLY convinced that a general culture and a considerable knowledge of oratory, debate and parliamentary usage are highly essential to a broad education and of great value in bettering cou- ditions in the High School, we, as young men of the Rockford High School do hereby organize a society for their advancement. The llelphic Literary Society consists of a group of men who conceived the idea that since in other schools of less than half the size of Rockford High School there are often as many as six or eight or- ganizations of this nature compared with our two, the Held here was not crowded. lt was observed that although many stellar lights scin- tillated in the iPhilomathean Society. there were many diamonds in thc rough among our fellow students who, if properly trained in a literary club, might be fitted to become better citizens and incidentally fulfill the expectations of some of the assembly speakers who see before them thc bright faces of future governors and presidents. So with the consent of Principal Briggs, fourteen fellows met with Mr. C. C. Hanna and signed the constitution of the Delphic Literary Society of the Rockford High School as charter members. Officers were elected and committees were appointed at the same time. Even- ing meetings began promptly and regular programs have been given from the start. Faculty members, through speeches and musical se- lections, have added much to the enjoyment and instruction of the programs. New members have been added to the society, so that its membership is almost up to the limit, which is thirty-five members. A grand initiation was also held, during which new members were sub- jected to the high and mighty rule of the Oracle of Delphi. There has been one innovation which has proved of great inter- est, namely, the court system by which unexcused absences and charges of indecorum are tried by a jury and court. Some very excit- ing contests have resulted and the parliamentary and legal knowledge therein gained is of inestimable value. The society hopes to hold a picnic this spring at which, perhaps, its friends of the gentler sex and faculty may be present. Next year it is hoped that a series of triangular debates and other contests with the l'hilos and Philippics may be staged, for it is certain that aside from their instructive value, they would draw crowds and interest many more people in forensic activities. The officers elected for the lirst term of the Delphic Literary S0- ciety are as follows: President ........... ................. X vincent COX Vice-l'rcsident .... .,... l ,ewis KlcCleneghan Secretary ,,.,,,,, ........ L 'laude Leonard Treasurer ,....... ........., E lton HOCki11g Press Agent .c,,, ................... R oss Murray Student Critic ,,.,. ...... N VC-Isley' XVCttC1'g'I'6Il Faculty Critic ,,,,.. ...... X lr. C. C. Hanna Une Hundred Two Rvvffrowb HIGH ll ll i.lllllllll lllllllllll ll Ill SCHOOL STEEN The Class Play HE class play of the Senior class of 1916 was 'IX Midsummer Nights Dream, given at the Grand Opera llouse on ,lune 14. .-X play of Shakespeare was chosen because the entire world is celebrating the tercentenary of Shakespeares death. lt was only tit- tiug that the Rockford High School Senior Class should do its part in remembrance of the greatest poet of the llnglish language. A .Xlidsummcr Nights Dreaml' lends itself most admirably to high school production because of its simple, beautiful lines, and also because of the opportunity to make it a spectacle. ln staging the play the main idea was to have the settings simple, and especially suggestive of tireek interiors and of the forest, the latter being entirely imaginative, fantastic, and beautiful. The tryout of the play brought forth great multitudes, anxious to take part in such a play as A Midsummer Nights Dream. and it took a great deal of careful consideration before the final cast of the play was selected. The success of this play depends chiefly on the characters of llottom and Puck. and the class was fortunate in having such excellent comedians as Frederick Rluecke and Yiviau tioldman to take these parts. The part of Lysander was taken by lfloyd Swanson. and that of Demetrius, by Lloyd XX'ahlgrcn. These two nohlemen were the suitors of Hermia, played by XYilma .-Xndersong lidna Shropc played the part of Helena, the fourth member of the quartet of youth- ful lovers. Arthur Carlson impersonated ligeus. the father of llermia. The Duke of Athens was presented by blames Czumell in a very digni- fied manner. Yernon Alberstett took the part of ,l'hilostratc, master of revels to the Duke. ln additionto llottom, the weaver, the artis- ans were impersonated as follows: Quince. a carpenter, by lidgar XX'il- son: lflute, a bellows mender, by Claude Leonard: Snont, a tinker, by .Xrthur Thorsellg Starveling, a tailor, by XYalter XYessman. These Grecian artisans supplied the comedy for the play. lflippolyta, the betrothed of Duke Theseus. was played by llelen XX'aterman. Titania, queen of the fairies, was impersonated by Gladys Strassel, and the king of the fairies. Oberon, was played by lienneth llreckenridge. The company of fairies was presented by the following: Lea tlordon. .Xl- dena hlohnston, llelen XYickwire, lilenora Scone, lilizabeth Stuckey, blulia Lind, Annette Hogland, Mary Clemmer, llelen l'orter, .-Xnna l-iorsberg. The dwarfs of Oberon were: Kloulton Needham, .loc Hul- ler, Xlanlcy llult. O ne ll n n d rv-il 'Flirt-1 ROCHFORD HIGH ll Ill .lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll SGHODL srffw Class Day llli class of 1910 decided to hold their class day exercises at the home of lf. li. Hogland in North Second street. The affair was in the form of a lawn party. The lawn. which is a most beauti- ful thing. was decorated with -lapanese lanterns, On the tennis court were three tables, and on the center of each was a bunch of red roses. the class flower. l.ater on these tables were used for serving refresh- ments. Cpon entering the grounds each pupil was given a small paper cap, in which was the name of some prominent man. ln previous years the significance of Class Day has been dropped. However. the class of '16 has renewed the old form of Class llay. Class Day is practically a day when the whole class is together, per- haps for the last time. So the '16 class decided to have the prophecy read, and the history of the class acted out by some pupil. The prophecy was read by lfrederick Kluecke, and the history acted out by lidgar llilson. Then a contest was held. lfaeh person was given a slip of paper on which was written, the most popular girl: the most popular boy: the wittiest person: the biggest bluffer. The people voted for these different ones, and it indeed was a most interesting' thing, for every one was interested and didn't feel the least bit shy. The band furnished the music. lt was indeed, quite a treat for the class of '16 to have the band on their Class Day. 'lust before the re- freshments werc served the class song' was sung. with much pep. too. livery one seemed to have much spirit, After the program was over, the Hogland residence was opened fUI'flZ111Cll1Q. About 10 o'clock refreshments were served. On one table was the salad in lettuce leaves, which were found in a cup shapeg on another were the sandwiches. Yes! Ham. The salad was a combination salad. On the last table, but not far from the rest. was the ice cream and cake. The ice cream was brick, green with a little strip of red. Yery fetching'. one would say. The cake is beyond mentioning. Perfectly delicionsfi are the two words to express how it looked and tasted. There also one more thing in the eats department-lirappe. Yurr, vurr good to some whom the heat Cl of the evening' had effected. .Xfter the eats there was a general hand shaking and much formal etiquette, and really on the whole. every- one acted beautifully, About half past eleven every one had departed. After enjoying' a most delightful evening every one seemed happy and contented. also congenial. There are two words which every one in the Senior class used to express their opinion about Class Day. and they are. fine time. C. G. Una- Hundred Four GIRLS GLEIQCLUB RHGHPOHD HHH ,II I III . .llllllllll lll Illmlflfl lllllll SCHOOL STEEH Girls' Glee Club HIC club was organized the first of the year under the direction of Mrs. Edward M. Pierce. XVhen the Hrst call for membership came, about thirty responded. A great many of these had had no former training, but were willing to try. At the beginning of the second semester about a dozen more joined them. The Club furnished music for the Illinois Teachers' Association October 21, 1915. The club promises to be much stronger next year, most ot the members being underclassmen. PROGRAM OF TH'E ANNUAL CONCERT By Rockford High School Girls' Glee Club Accompanist, Irene Reid 1 . . . . NX ater Lilies ......,......................O,........................ ,.,,... l .inders Glee Club 2. N 14 flin Solo-Klazur de Concert ....................v. ....... R lusin Gertrude Gartlandt 3. Vocal Duet-Aloha Oe .................,...................................... Hawaiian Frances Buckbee, Mildred Swenson 4. tal Dance Song from XVilliam Tell .......,.,..,.,.........,,, .....,.., I iossini tbl lfrom the Land ofthe Sky Blue VVater .,,,.,,................. Cadman lcj llarcarolle .......................................................................,.... Denza flncidental solos by Henrietta Schlesinger and Ruth Ylfilliamsj Glee Club 5. Vocal Solo-A Little Bit of Heaven ..... . Mildred Swenson 6. Carmena .......................,............................ Glee Club 7. Piano Solo-Yalse Mystique ..........,..... Maxine Kaufman 9. Call Psyche .................................v.,.............. lbj Rose Dance .......................................... Irene Reid '77, Clarinet Solo-Loyc's Greeting ..,........,.. Beulah livans 10. tal Swing Song ,,,,.,,,............................... tbl Venetian Song .,.,........................... tcfl XYithin a Little VVood .................... Glee Club High School Auditorium .................,,l3all XYilson-Root XYachs lflgar Tufts Tosti Root .Xpril twenty-hrst, nineteen hundred and sixteen, at eight o'clocl: 1114- liundred Six Rmm ill nl llllllllllllllllllllll ll Members of Boys, Glee Club First Tenor Milo Haley Ross Hunt XYalter Morgan Kenneth Secliler Harold Houser Harold XVilliams Vilas johnson Olaf Anderson Second Bass Nlaynarfl Aleock Vincent Cox Rothwell Gregg XYalter Holmes Ross Logan .Xrthur l'arlee Harry Stockwell Second Tenor Carl linglierg Ross Murray Merle Rider Clare Hinkley lYarren Smith lloward XYriglit First Bass La Verne llertsch li. Johnson Harold Rlint llertlial Yauglm Harry Hitt Lewis RlCClCllCQ'l13.l1 Pianist, llorflen lflls One Hundr- I Rocfrowb ww lu l ll .Illll lllllll lllllllulll llll SCHOOL STEEN Boys' Glee Club l,Tl'lUl'fiH the lloys' Glee Club became a prominent factor in school while it was still in its swaddling clothes, the successes of the two years following have proved that it is here to stay. XVe are now a grown-up organization with a history. XYe sang Lim, Rockford, Go! at our second home concert and the whole school has been singing it ever since. The third year has been especially successful. XYe had hardly a chance to get the club machinery in running order after the long vaca- tion before being called upon to sing for the Northern lllinois Teach- ers' Association. The Club's neat appearance and hnished produc- tions won it many warm friends among the teachers. XYinnebagr was so pleased with the two concerts given there last year that they issued another invitation. There is every reason to believe that the suburbanites' opinion of the club was not changed by this year's per- formance. The concert given before the XYoman's Club by the lilee Club and band reflected credit upon each of the organizations and gave evidence of long and painstaking preparation. Un May Sth we gave our annual home concert. of which we may truly say bigger and better than ever before -bigger with respect to the audience and better in every way. Night in May was one of those smooth-Howing, dreamy waltzes that is better appreciated when sung than when talked about. ln marked contrast to this was the Red lXlan's Death Chant, with its striking tom-tom effect. The bubbling negro melody. Swing Along, the weird Saxon VVinter Song, and the beautiful Spanish love song, Tulita, were all bright spots in the program. The octet came in for its share of praise with Now is the lylonth of Mayingf' an old English dance written in 1545 by Mor- ley, which they danced and sang. Lewis Mcfleneghan with his Harry Lauder songs rolled his R's until we were firmly convinced of his Scotch descent. The whole concert was considered the best ever given by the club, although the others were by no means inferior pro- ductions. This. with the Argyle concert. concluded our engagements for the season. Throughout the entire year the quality of the work has shown steady improvement. Mr. Zook has insisted that each member keep one eye on the little brown stick, and has also drilled the members on sight reading. His attention to little points accounts for much of the careful work displayed. XYith a continuation of this year's steady improvement, next year's club will surely enhance the musical reputa- tion of Rockford High School. ' Uni- llllll1ll't'1llCl4L'.'llt Rvcffrowv ww rll l lll .Ililllllll Ulm' lll llllllll rnrnluml ll llt SCHOOL stew Boys, Glee Club Concert PART I tal WviIlt9l'SOl1g .......... , .......,..............,,,,.. ,,... B ullard tbl The Bill of Fare ....,, ,.,,.....,,..,,,.,....,..,....,..,,.,........ ...... Z o ellner The Glee Club tal Bourree tfrom 2nd Violin Sonatal ....,,,,,,,,.. ,.....,..,. I Each Karl Noble tal Up From Somerset ,,,,.,,.......,....,l..l,,...,..,...lll..l.. .....,,,,,....,,,,,,,, , ,,,,, Vw 'eatherly tbl Banjo Song ,,,..,.7....,..,.....,,......,,,...,......,.......i.....,.,i...,,...,.,.....,,.........., ..... ..,. H o mer Le Roy NVeil, Dorothy Vogel, accompanying tal Now Is the Month of Maying-tOld English Dance, 1543l,,, ,, ,,,,,,,, Morley tbl The Shandon Bells .,,........................,............,...........,, ,......,,. . .i.,., .,,,, N e vin Octet tal Mary Jane .......... . ,.....,,Y......,............., ..,,,....... t 'lark tbl Maytime ....... , .,..,..i,..i......,.....,,...........,... .,.... C owdell Vilas Johnson tal Swing Along ,,......... ,i.........,............,,,,............,., . ...... C ook tbl Carry Me Back to Old Virginny .............,..,............,. ..........,......, .,,.....i..,. B l and The Glee Club Selections from Harry Lauder: tal Bonnie Maggie Tamson tbl Ta! Ta! Ma Bonnie Maggie Darlin'g tcl Roamin' in the Gloan1in'. . Lewis McC1eneghan. tal P1-eludes Op, 28, 7 and 20 ......................................,,......,. ...,....,,... ...,,... t ' hopin Borden Ells tal A Night in May ...... .................,................. ..i,...,...... S i lver tbl Tulita .......,....,,,,..... ,..,,,.,,.,..........,................... ..... S t evenson The Glee Club tal Juanita ........ ..,............,.,..,,,..............,...............,,. ..... P a rks tbl Sweet and Low .....i,,i,,,..,...i.......,......,.....,., .,,,, P arks tcl He Died on His VVedding Day ....,,,,..i... ....,,. B urt Octet tal Red Man's Death Chant .,.. ,,,......i........,....,... , ......,...... B liss tbl VVe Rock Away ....,.,..,,,.........,,..........,.,...,......,.,,,,,.i .,... E merson The Glee Club PART II Dad -A Musical Farce VVords by C. C. Hanna Music by S. E. Zook CAST Anthony Elder, the father .......,... ....l.......... ..,....,, H . Stockwell tDadl Leonard Elder, his son .... ,,....,..... A . Parlee Chick Steffey, his roommate ,...,... .,., ,,i...... V . Cox Skinny Wygaut, his classmate ..... .....,..., M . Rider Dr. Wm. Hibbs, fellow sufferer , .,.. ..,,..... C . Engberg Tubby Sheek, Dad's chum ..,. ,.,. ....... i..,... H . I ililit Prof. Crowell, dean of college .A.,,, ,i....... X Y. Holmes Adonia, Dad's beloved ........,.......,, .A ....,,.. C. Hinkley Helen, her churn ,,,,...,....,, ,....,.. ,,,i.,. H . Williams Messenger ill,ll...,....,..... ,.....,.......... ,.,,,,.....,,,,.,, ,,,,.... X K ' . Morgan Newsboy ....,.....,,,, ..i.....,.....,..,....., .,.,, ,........... ............ R . H 1 Int A Host of Admirers, Setting-Fraternity Reception Room. TlIIlB-51:10 to ltl:tltl ll. in. UneH11n1lrv1lNint I Rocfrowo H-GH ll Ill l.llllllllllullllllllllllllllllnumlllllllll SCHOOL sim' Members 0 f Band john 'lf Haight, Director Henry Reitsch, Drum Major llasses C. XYilson A. lngrassia vl. Sweeney Snare Drums lf. Stenholni H. llannenherg .l. lflohcrg' llass llrnin li. llallon Soprano Saxaphone l.. Regan Alto Saxaphone ll. liennett l'enor Saxaphone Li. Carlson One Iln lltll'P1l 'Fon Bassoon Saxaphone H. Xl cCauslancl ll lflat Cornets H. Lewis G. Buchanan H. Mitchell D. Rineclollar X. llrasnre J. Sproul Altos R. XYileoX lf. Cook KI. Thayer li. KlcAssey 'Vrombones N. Nelson NV. Lyons XY. Klichaelson Oboe l'1Ccolo C. Carlson R. Cinnmings Oboe ll lflat Clarinets R, McNeany bl. johns ll. Schahacker N. l.illis li. Xorherg ll, Heffran R. Herinfg rllieil jan. 8, 'l6j I laritoncs l.. lllewlielcl R. lfastman Rovm-om H-GH in :III ,lllllllllllllllllllllllillmi lull SCHOOL STEEN R. 1-1. S. Band 1915-17 ROM every standpoint the band has experienced a most success- ful year. The music has been good on the great majority of oc- casions and the financial returns have been most gratifying. The boys have played, as usual, at all athletic contests, their music at times being' a feature, as at the tournament, where they, as well as our team, won many laurels. At rallies the band was usually heard. The mer- chants of Seventh Street enjoyed their music at the Seventh Street l-lair last fall. The Exposition in May has always depended upon the band to help out, and this year was no exception. Un April 18 they played at the XVoinan's Club meeting and with the tilee Clubs came in for a good share of credit. The Annual Concert is always a looked-for event and this year turned out to the most successful, both musically and financially, that the band has ever enjoyed. The total receipts were SE-l-l5. The first band numbered between 35 and 37 for the year. About one-fifth of the boys graduate this year and it leaves a gap to be filled before the band can appear next fall. llut, with loyal. hard-working' recruits, the vacancies will be filled in soon. The band expects to come back next fall Digger, lletter and llusier than liver. liive the band boys credit for loyalty to all the interests of the school, for they are always ready and willing' to serve. Reserves Oboe ll lflat Cornets .Mlto Saxaphone XY. Snively ll. Sheldon -X, llrantinghain li. lYilliams ll lflat Clarinets R' Cartel. .Xlto S. Sowle Ay- vyoife ii. llurtz ll. lleckstroin 1 A llaritone lf. Hocking' 5 l'T?m0 WW- lf. Kleafl G. Seleen S. Stewart R. Mott One Hunilreil 1-Eleven U1 1 me Hundred Tw The Debating Teams mmm PII nu .llllllll llmimi mil Debating H li first dehate of the year was held on December 17 in a triangu- lar meet with liast .Xnrora and Latirange. The attirmative in each case dehated at home, while the negative team traveled. The atiirmative won from lfast Aurora, while Latirange defeated the negative team. The following men represented the school: .XHirmative-Edgar XX'ilson, Harold XYessman. lirederick .Xlnecke. Negative-l'ercie Hopkins, llarry Stockwell, llrnce Henderson. The snlmject of the debate was: Resolved, That the l'nited States should snlmsidize her merchant marine engaged in the foreign trade. This snhject is a very important one to the people and aroused much interest, a large crowd hearing' the debate at home. Hn April 1.3 Rockford engaged in a dual dehate with lleloit on the same question, hoth the atifirmative and negative teams heing' defeat- ed. ln this contest lllctfleneghan and qXlherstett replaced llenderson and Stockwell of the negative team. The teams this year have ac- complished good work and the try-outs showed many other delmaters of no mean ahility. lt is hoped that next year Rockford will organize a league in the school and hold practice dehates. This will give the delmaters a chance to show their ahility and in this way our represent- atives in the interscholastic dehates may be picked. XYith the train- ing' received from our alxle coach, Xlr. lfssington, and with the aid ul loyal spirit from every member of the stndent hody, the outlook for next year is snrely one of great promise. li. XY., 'l6. tl?lf'H1ll1lTl'64T Thirteen Rvcfrowv :HGH rll l lll t Illllllll llllll lll llllllll lllnrrviml ll lll SCHOOL srfw Oratory and Extempore Work OCKFORD'S representatives in extemporaneous speaking failed to place in the District Contest held at Delialb. Merle Rider represented the school in the oratorical contest with his oration entitled, 'l'he Price of Indifference. A negro student from Freeport secured first place in this contest with an oration on 'lfhe Future of the American Negro. He was a most powerful speaker, and a second llooker T. XYashington. However, Merle easily secured second place over a number of contestants. At the Interscholastic Contest at Beloit, Rothwell Gregg carried off second honors, with Robert lngersoll's Vision of NYar. Freeport's man again took first place. Rider and Gregg are both juniors, and so will be in the ring again next year. XYe wish them luck and expect much from them. VV'illiam Eaton and Percie Hopkins were the school's representatives in ex- tempore work at Delialb. '.l'hey received fourth and fifth places, re- spectively. lt was an exceedingly close contest, as first place and fifth place were only ten points apart. Hopkins. who was fifth, had a rat- ing of 260, and the man who won first place had a rating of 270. Neither Faton or Hopkins have been seen on the platform until this year, but as both are Seniors, and graduate with the class of '16, the school will not have the benefit next year of the experience they have just gained. The most serious blow to the school next year will come through the resignation of Mr. A. Y. lissington. Mr. Essington, as a member of the R. H. S. Faculty, has been coach of dramatics, oratory, debate. and extemporaneous speaking for the past two years. He has, how- ever, announced his intention of practising law in Rockford. He won an enviable record for himself, both at Grand Prairie Seminary, and at the University of lllinois, in all lines of public speaking. No doubt the old lust for battle is returning: so he will enter new fields of con- test and victory. 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HH CU HIV1 11111- 1111111111-111111 ll lllL'll VV F riff F C pictures tu ziilnrn the pages uf their wry bnnlcs. .Xn 2llllHll12ltlCllfllltlllg' inzichine has been instullerl in Hmmm 53 ie Club to use. Cp tn the month wir nt .llziy cwer seventy mlnzen pictures nish ture are been snlfl. l he Club has zilsii tur- efl zt large pi'cvpm'tinii uf the pic- s useil in the Steen. ivwevely Czunerzt Club is nnt all wnrlc ztncl nn play. 'l'he xvezitlier lllZ11l'S tinties lziil tn :uuiuy the ineinbers nl thc Club. Wiiuter snnwstwrins, iXIJl'll at slinwers. or blustering' Spring wincls INCH flu nut mlaunt them or interfere with their plzins. 'lihe must enirwzlble hike ul the sezisnn was tztlcen In lllziclclizlwk l uk un at culcl XYlIltCl'iS flziy. when the tbers plnclclefl thrnugli six inches ul snow. I he pins ul the Club.1t Rmnztn tinlrl Mw ClllllL'I'2l bearing the nzunes of the club ' schcml. are being' prunrlly wnrn by the inenibers. The Club intencls tu lirnarlen the scnpe uf its wnrlc next your along the line uf pictures, zinrl tw be kk in Z1 15024111011 tn ziccninphsh mnre wurlc tm the sclmul. illzixine blulizui gg FL WJ Uni lluniliw-1lSix lvvll TW IXI J HQ Mvafm-an ll Ill ' .llllllllll llllllllllllllllll lllll SCHOOL STEEN Wireless Club lflli Rnekfnrtl lligh Seliwnl XYireless Club has firmly estalmlishewl itself as rt strung' l1l'g'2llllZ2ltlOll uf the lligh Selinul, Starting' lint twnye:1rs:1g'n11szt new mgztiiizzttiuii, it has clnne niztny things nt' vztlne uncl has not yet rezlehetl the height nt' its zleetnnplislnnents. The nienilmers nl' the elnb meet every XYeclnestl11y 1llfCI'l111Ul1 in linnni 52, where the lmnsiness is lI'ZlI1SIlL'ICtl :lntl the meeting' ennclnetetl zteenrtling to I5Ill'llZlll1Ql1l2ll'y law. .Xfter the lunsiness meeting, Il pri-- grztin consisting uf short talks treating' nn the tliliferent snhjeets re- lzttinff tn wireless is -fiven hx' several of the nientlmers, .X enni mlete tw A . l wireless eunrse pnhlishetl hy the lfleetrn liitptwtiiig' Llnlipztiiy nf New Ynrlc City is also taught, lessun hy lessnn. at eueh nieeting. llnring the llusket Iiztll 'li1ll1I'IlllIllCllt, the senres were sent nut :tt the entl nf e'1eh lrtlf nf ererx' -r'1n1e. Manx' stzltinns piekecl these ' 1 . rf . sewres np ztntl ewnnlntnliezltiwn was estzthlishetl with l'nln. ,Xrling'tnn. Isley XYest, :incl other large ennnnereinl :intl znnznenr stzttinns have heen hearfl tluring the past year. lly g'r:uln:tlly perfecting' the ZIIHIIIIITIUIS :tnrl hy zttlcling more tnenis hers tu the elnlm, the linelqfniwl High Sehnnl Wlireless flnh will he- Conie nne nt' the hest elnlms tif its lqintl in this part nf the stztte. C. AX. ll.. 'IS Hn. Ilnn-li-ell St-'X4'lll4't'l. ROGHFORH HIGH fll l lll o llllllllll llllllullul lll lll SCHOOL STEEN U. Purqx' L. llildinu U. Thompson E. .Hemi Biology Club HIC Biology Club was formed in 1908 under the name of the Out- ing Club. Later the name was changed to Biology Club. Ori- ginally only those taking botany or Zoology were eligible to active membership, but this autumn a new constitution was adopted, which provided that any pupil of Rockford High School might join. At the incloor meetings which are held once a month we do not delve exclusively into science, but vary our program with stories, humor, music, and occasionally we have refreshments or an initiation. During the winter we have one field trip each month and oftener in the spring and fall. On these trips we are as informal as a party of Oni- Hundred Eighteen I ROGHFORD H-GH ll l lll a ll lllllllll llllllllll llllllllillllnlllll lll llll SCHOOL STEEN tranips, but unlike tramps, we arc never without relreshments, Twice a ycar we have a weiner roast, at which we not only get all we want lo cat, but get better acquainted with each other. liach active member is required to engage in some biological work. lf he takes botany or Zoology this is sufficient, but if not, he may takc data on birds or plants, or he may write an essay on some topic con- nected with biology, as for instance, one member this year wrote a thirty-page theme on The Inheritance of Color in Aniuialsf' The club is compiling a list of herbaceous plants found in the vi- cinity of Rockford. ln the autumn of 1914, a total of 386 species had been identified by club members. Fifteen new species were discov- ered in the spring of 1915, and twenty-two during the summer and fall, making a total of 423. Usually the club mcmbers engage in some sort of work collectively, such as the naming of trees and shrubs in city parks and school-yards, or making a tree census, but this year, outside of the ilower calendar work. which is never linishcd, only in- dividual work has been done. tl. I.. C., 'l7. Une Hundred Nineteen Rowena WGN l ll l lllll llllllllll llllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllll SCHOOL straw Engineering Society H li Rockford High School Engineering Society has lived up to its past record this year by coming back stronger than ever. The iirst thing that occupied the attention of the members when school opened last September, was the adoption of a revised constitu- tion. XVhen this matter had been satisfactorily disposed of, the mem- bers proceeded to improve their engineering ability by the purchase of a mechano set for model building. ln December the members cele- brated the close of a successful half year by a feed in the upper lunch room. During' the second semester the boys continued their successful work of the tirst semester, besides visiting several industrial plants of the city for inspection. However, the crowning social event of the year was the first annual banquet at the East Side lnn on March 24, when several of the alumni graced the occasion with their presence. Taken all in all, the results of the year's work show that the R. H. S. li. S. is bound to come back stronger next year than ever before. One Hundred Twenty The 1915 Football Team Rvvffrowv ww ll Ill llll llllllll llllllllllllllllllll SCHOOL STHEN The Football Team lt was the great work of Captain Cotta that really was the eause of last season's sueeess. lfroin his position at eenter he was in on every play. set- ting an example that inspired the fellows to do or die. Crust outplayed every eenter he ran against last fall. and as a proof of that, he was chosen :Xll State l'ivot. The player who attempts to till QXlorrey's shoes when the football again rolls around. will lind it mighty hard. for with Captain Cotta at eenter that position was impregnable. The first part of the season found eaptain-elect Ulander at tackle and guard, but later he was shifted to fullback where he proved to be a demon. This is where he probably will be found in 1916. .Xlilt is a hard, earliest worker of Cotta's type, full of pep and cloesn't talk a whole lot. liverything points to a hard coming season, but Ulander will teach the rookies'i to tight and then we'll have another good season. flood luck to you. Captain! ln the early part of the season Yoy had the misfortune I to disloeate his knee during a seriinmage and this kept him out of the game oftl and on throughout the year. llut when he was on his feet George demonstrated that he was one of Roekford's best guards. llaeked by a year's ex- perience, he would have been a whirlwind: so it was Rock- ford's hard luek that he was kept from play. Une Hundred 'l'went54 ui I . Room .MH l li l lzlm lllllllllllllll mln XYhen the team lined up before a game Dick was usually found at tackle. The size of the opponent didn't matter much to him, for he usually played circles around whatever bulk he was put up against. Richard wasn't the kind that play to the grandstand, but he visits steady in every game. Johnson's trump was his ability to break up plays, which he often did before they had time to get under way. Xlorgan was the hnd of the season Although he had never been heard of before he developed into one ot the kick-off but when 'l'om's boot was well he wasn't needed liecause of his speed 1 at was the main figure in sex eral trick plays and it was not seldom that he left the crowd behind and planted the ball behind the posts shiftiest players of the year. Porky was also great at the w - -- : U ' ' v Rhodes, our end and quarter-back, was perhaps the cleverest man on the team to pull down forward passes. It was a mighty poor pass that he couldnt get under and when his hands found the ball it wasn't often that it got away. A pass to Dope many a time resulted in a good, substantial gain. Dusty will be mighty valuable next year, as he is the only veteran back with the exception of Olander. 1JneHun+ Muecke, our all-around man, played equally well at any place he was put. He was usually found at a half or at full-back, but sometimes he held down an endg and he acquitted himself well, although his regular position was at center, Fritz had the advantage of the several posi- tions: so when the Hnal score was taken it found him the greatest point getter of the team. Xluecke was a con- tender for All State honors. lred Twentv-two Ranma H-GH lu ll .lllllllll llllll lll lllllllllnnulll ll lll SCHOUL STEEN Ui at least half a dozen worthy contenders for thc quarter-back position. Caddie was the only one to survive. He strengthened his hold on the place by brilliant runs. some over half the length of thc field, for touchdowns. Harold was one of the best taclders on the team and many a time did he bring down a runner headed for our missed next fall. XYhen Swarthy first reported for practice few believed that he'd make good, but he developed marvelously and became a steady and consistent guard. Knocking thc op- ponent out was his favorite recreation and when his raw- boned hands found home-he needed a new opponent. He isn't naturally rough, just big and strong. He and Cotta formed a combination that was very seldom pene- trated. goal posts. Caddie's runs and long punts are sure to bc Louie, our veteran half-back, was right there when 1 came to backing up the ends. Men got past the end, mt they never went much further. Louis always pulled them down. That south foot of his was a valuable asset to the team, for with him and Caddie alternating, we seldom lost ground in exchange of punts. Danforth's being laid ITV lilmcr son z 1 'i. o wi iree vears pcricnee, formed the backbone of the team. Tom made his side of the line a stone wall. The enemy made thc fewest gains there and when Caddie called a play through lilmer T. there was a hole big enough for an elephant to pass through. Tom's consistency as a goal kicker de- mands recognition as he missed only two or three during the entire season. sit? .W Mme . , ., s Pa 1815- , t I Q ,K , i gl' 5gm...,, , - up at the end of the season crippled the team consider- : l li . john md Cctt. b th 'th tl I ' ex- I Une- Hundred Twt-nt i ff. v-th HHHHHHHH HHH ll Ill ylllllllllllllllllllllllfvrrulll lllvl SCHOOL STEEN , . fl! 'C 'sg Q .eqiigfr ' ' , 1. df- l g Q-vt ,kg S 9 was ' , -i ,Xa 'if 4 if fa l :HTH . , MH fiffxl ravi H A If 13 4 ! M are H' . . XYhen Spalding hit the line he threw the human be- ings aside as though he were a high-powered snow-plow. .lohn never failed to gain, whether there was a hole or not. lt was he who shattered lilgin's line. This event directly led to victory. ,lack was undoubtedly one of the greatest full-backs that R. H. S. has ever known and in the fall there is going to be a vacant place behind the line where Old Klan Pete used to camp. Our right end was held down by Swan. Ile was in the game every minute and he was just where he should be just when he was most needed. A good many quarterf backs wondered why no plays ever got around our end. but when they tried one they found out. lt was no un- common thing to smell burnt shoe leather when Swan tore up the held. lf Captain Ulander had two ends like Swan he could lick the whole slate next year. Bdsm .J c V ki. H ,ss , . XYahlgren, a veteran lineman, was the biggest and heaviest man on the squad. He played a good game at guard throughout the season and was a big factor in the Rockford stone wall. Horse had the charge down pat. lt wasn't seldom that he straddled the opposing line and crushed an attempted play in its infancy. l.ud and Swarthy were mountainous guards, whom few of the enemy ever succeeded in climbing. Frederick Xluecke. Things looked mighty black for ,Xrt at the beginning of the season. He held himself back, and as a result he was overlooked for several weeks. llut one night he got a chance with the scrubs and he showed up a few of the regulars. lfrom that time on he was on the first string and played a sterling game at tackle. Thissel was a de- mon in the l'eoria game when he was practically the whole team. On e H nndred 'Fwentv-foni' Rom-ORD l i l lllll 'lllll lllllllll lull The '1-1 season should have been XYalt's last iootlmall year, as he was a senior, lmut he was determined not to leave R. ll. S. without an R . lly hook or crook he kept down his credits so that in '15 he was still an undergrad. liimp made good. He held down an cnd in great style. XYalt deserves a great deal of credit for the way he bore his uphill tight which ended happily, and finally gave him his coveted R. .Xlthough not exactly a veteran, XX'i1cox knew every angle of the game. lle was undoubtedly the steadiest half on the team, as it was very seldom that his number won1dn't result in a material gain. lfritfs specialty was oh'-tackle playsg so not long after the beginning' game that point was watched closely by our opponents. XX'e don't wish lfred any hard luck, but we hope he is nn almle to make up his lacking' credits and will be with team again next year. LINE-UP OF FOOTBALL TEAM Name lfor Short R'S Won XYeig'ht l'osition Class Xlorrey Cotta ......, Crust 5 155 Center 'lo lilmer johnson ..,., Tom 165 R. Tackle 'lo George .Xckerson Yoy 150 l.. Guard 'lo Lloyd XYahlg'ren l-nd 164 R. Guard 'lo l.ouis Danforth ..... Louie 138 R. Half llaek 'lo Milton Olander ..... Milt 160 R. Guard '18 llarold Cadwell ..... Caddie 133 Quarterback 'lo lfloyd Swanson ,,... Swan 140 R. lind 'lo john Spalding ....... Dick 150 I.. Taekle 'lo Richard johnson Swarthy 155 l.. Guard 'lo Arthur Carlson ..... Pete 155 lfull llaek '16 Arthur Thorsell .Xrt 1-10 l,. Tackle 'lo Fred Nlneeke ...,.., Ule'1 155 lfull llack 'lo Halter XYessman Gimp 1-15 l.. lfnd 'lo lfred NYi1cox ,.,,,.... Fritz 150 ,. Half llacls '16 lfarl Rhodes ....,. lJope'1 1-15 l.. lfnd '17 l'aul Morgan .... Vat 138 R. Half llack 'lo lllt'1l11ll11'PIl'1'XYl-'ll1Y-11V Rowena HIGH vu Ill R.lllllll Iuumlm llml SCHOOL sim The First Team FIRSTS' SCHEDULE FOR 1915 Played At Score XVon Ily Sterling ....,..... .. Rockford 55-O Rockford Lane .......,.......... ., Rockford 20-O Rockford Crane ..............cw,w.. .... R ockford 39-0 Rockford Rock Island ,,......c .,.. I lock Island 3-l-0 Rockford Elgin ................,c,.. . Elgin Z1-0 Rockford I'eoria Maximal ..,. , Rockford 26-O Rockford Moline ...................... . Rockford 20-0 Rockford 'wVest Aurora ,,........ . Rockford 7-7 Oshkosh ....,.....,.,,v . Rockford O-3 Oshkosh ne Hundred Tw PHI IX ROGHPORD HIGH II I III I IIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIII IIIHIIIIII II II SCHOOL STEEN A Q Q Tim Second Twin: SECONDS' SCHEDULE FOR 1915 Hppmlerlts I'Iz1yccI ,Xt Score XYHH Ily X I Zll'Cl1Q'U .,,.,.... .,,,, I Q4 mckf4 ml 33-O Rnclifmkl XX'oucIstwcIc .,..,,, ,,.... I Qnclqffml O-O Iiwckfmwl KIcIIc11r5 ',,,. .....,Y.,,,,, .,,..,, I Q ucI:furmI 0-0 Ilclzlvzm I3eIz1v:111 ,.,.........,,,,,,,I... Ruclcfurml Ib-O IQucIifu1'cI South Iioflifwml ........, .,,,,,, I QucIcf1v1'1I 7-6 IQucIcI'm'1I XIZIFCIIQU ,,.,,,,,...7,,,.,.. ,,,,,.. . NI:11'c11g'1r 55-U III:- Ill nI1'f-xI'I'Wz-l1tY-s- Rvvfrowv HIGH ll l ll . llllllllll lll lllllllllmmul ll lll sem stem The Second Football Team HEX you come to think about it, it isn't the most pleasant and enjoyable thing to play on a second team. XYhen you're always pitted against heavier and more experienced men, who take keen delight in scattering you to the four corners of the field, and when the first team takes all the glory and leaves none for you, who have worked just as hard and who have got hurt a whole lot more, you'll admit it takes a great deal of ambition and tenacity to stick with the scrubs the entire season. llut still a good rookie squad is essential to a successful eleven. XYithout a second team the firsts would have no one to practice on so they would undoubtedly fall down in the games. The '15 eleven was blessed by having a good, strong reserve squad which remained loyal to the Turkey Day. Although the seconds didnlt actually win the games for R. ll. S., they were a strong factor in the season's suc- cess. There was a lot of good material in the second squad this season which is bound to be heard from in the next few years. lfcllows like liee, Redin, Smith, Somers, lllomberg, Revells, XYillianis, llurr, and several others are coinersfand will form the backbone of the firsts some day. Sabine deserves considerable credit for sticking out the entire season. As this was his senior year, llill surely had school spirit. The seconds had a schedule of their own which was very success- ful. only one game being lost by the Rockford youngsters, and that to the husky deaf-mutes from llelavan. Un e Ilundlw-ul Twenty-ci2'lit RUGHFORD ww lu ll llllllllll llll lll llllll uuumm ll lnl SCHOOL STEEN Uur Coach Ill? is the seeuncl year fur Hr. lfrank XX'inters as euaeh in li. ll. S., antl reeurmls show that athletics are feeling the strength ul. his iutluenee. lluriug the past seasmvn Mr, Xkinters clemuustraleml that he was in un way a small tuwn euaeh. ln an ineremlihly shnrt time he whippeml a huneh nf raw rookies into au almost nnseurerl-upnn ma- chine. 'l'ln'nug'h his magnetism he gave the fellows the spirit tn tight as lung' as they haml feet tu stand upnu, ancl tlirnugh this the team marle up what it laekecl in eleverness, experience, ancl weight, Our ewaeh isn't of the kincl that knneks. Xkvhen mlilliieulties arnse or when a player made some mistake in a game, Mr. XYinters flitln't thruw salt into an alreamly open wnuncl lay telling' the fellow that he was putting' up a pour game. hut he cleinnnstratecl the eurreet thing tn flu if sueh and such an ueeasinn shnulfl arise. lusteatl nf a feeling' of 1'eprmif the player always felt as if a favor was heiug' clnne him. XYe have never hefore harl a euaeh that knew the QZIIIIC as thur- oughly wr hail the ability tu hanmlle men that Coach NYiuters has. lle euaehefl fur several years before he eame Tu R. ll. S., anfl what he clnesn't knnw almut fnothall is nut worth knuwiug. Hut nf the entire school, the memory that will he the most last- ing' and must Firmly impressecl un the Steen ll men. will he that of Uraeh lf. Al. XYiuters. whum they huhl in the cleepest respect and :ul- miratinn fur the square way he treaterl them un the tielcl, One llunilrefl Twenty-nine Room ll Ill .uunllllllllllllllnlnatttltilmln Football Season 1 91 6 HIC season was Z1 successful and an unsuccessful one. Scoring il large total of points and having its goal line crossed hut once, the team, lllltllfl' tl1e leadership of its valiant captain, Crust cotta, m21de 21 showing that will compare favorahly with the records of the hest te211ns of the school. :Xnrl yet the season ought to he ranked 115 21 poor one. 21nd the te21m as 21 f21ilure. Starting out in the fall with El large squad of men, only a few of whom had had first team experience, the outlook was anything hut lrright. However. competition was keen and El good spirit pervaded the camp in the preliminary work. The first few games showed that the material XYHS hetter Ill2ll1 had been anticipated. Zllltl we won Qitlllt' after ganie without lacing scored on. 'lihe lilgin game, at lilgin, was :1 l'C2ll test. and the team stood up well under tire. lt looked now as if nothing could stop the lll2ll'Cll to the state championship. and the pil- pers Zlllll rooters cl21morcd for a game with liast .fXuror21. llut for! tunately for us. no gaine was arranged, XYest .Xnrora tied us in 21 loosely played game. Zllltl on VlilNllllCSg'lYi11g' llay, Oshkosh, Z1 team of no rating in its own state, disgraced ns with il 3 to U defeat. Several CZIUSCS helped to luring' ahout this downfall. The most powerful influence w21s the spirit of the school. Smoking. parties, Zllltl factional strife were the immediate causes of the poor condition and lack of harmony that finally ruined our chances, hut Zlll of these would h21ve heen impossible if the attitude of the student hocly were differ- ent. Should the individual he hlamed for smoking in football season. if his offense is smiled at rather than frowned 11171311 hy the school? ttf course, the man who does it is weak, hut he is enconrag'ed to do it rather than helped to keep from doing it. lfactional strife is nothing more than the expression of the Clique spirit in the school, which is tearing our school spirit to pieces and huilding' up in its place loyalty to various groups within the school. lt was only the indomitahle spirit of Crust cotta. and the un- selfishness and loyalty of some others on the squad that made the sea- son seem to he a successful one in spite of these conditions. lt will require Z1 I'ClllZll'liZl.lJlL' change in the attitude of the school tow21rd ath- letics if Rockford is ever to have a really successful season in 21ny hranch of athletics. .Xn lmpartial, hut Xon-Neutral Expert. Unell11111l1'e1lTl1i1'tv I P ROOHPORD HIGH UI IIU LIUIWNfmmfluUIIIWJIHIHUHIUIIIH SCHOOL STEEN First Basket Ball Team Rocffrovw ww lu ll 3 lllllll llllllllll llll llllll lllll SCHOOL STEEN Basketball HE 1915-16 basketball season will long be remembered as one of the greatest during the School's history. The team did not lack experience as is generally the case, because there were six of the seven last year's R men back. Several lower classmen were added to this squad and they received valuable experience which ought to be helpful in future years. The first game of the season was with the Alumni on New Year's Eve. 1t was an easy victory for the High School five. The score was 34 to 23, almost a direct reversal of the score a year ago when the Alumni won, 33 to 24. During the game twelve players were used by the High School: this game gave the whole squad a chance to play. On january 7, Englewood of Chicago went down in defeat by the topheavy score of 38 to 5. Rockford showed much improvement, displaying clever team work and passing. The visitors could not get through the defense of the Rockford team, making only two baskets during the entire game. The next week, the first team met the Batavia five at Batavia. Rockford started out at top speed and, when the first half ended, the score was 24 to 5. The end of the game the score was R. H. S., 46, and ll. H. S., 12. Captain Tom Johnson was very much in the limelight. Aside from playing a clever game at guard, he did splendid work at the basket, leading his team with seven baskets. January 21, the Rockford High gained an easy victory over Vtlest Aurora. The final score of the combat was 34 to 6. Rockford played ragged ball much of the time, showing good form in spurts only. The locals outclassed the Red and Blue in every department of the game, keeping the ball in their own territory most of the time. Marsh was the leading point-maker of the fray, with eight baskets. Next week the team defeated their old rival, lilgin, by a score of 27 to 11. The Red and lllack was handicapped by the absence of Marsh and Ackerson. The features of the game were the clever de- fense work of johnson and Cotta, while Wlileox was the offensive star, having six baskets to his credit. On February 4. the gymnasium was crowded to its capacity with excited fans to see the llelvidere and Rockford High Schools battle. The Rockford team was slowed up by injuries and sickness, but Capt. johnson and his mates gave a good account of themselves. The fea- Ons- Ilundrenl Tllirtv-two I Rvcffrowf H-GH ll tl . llllllllllllllllll llllllulltlllllll ll SCHOOL srffft ture of the game was the gamencss displayed by the Red and lilack. .Xt the beginning of the second half Rockford was behind lo to ll, but during the last fifteen minutes they obtained an eight-point lead. The final score was 26 to 18. Un lfebruary 4, Rockford journeyed to Sterling, their first defeat of the season. The score was 22 gave Sterling a hard battle in the first period, at the Sterling boys led 'J to 8. In the second period the scored 15 points to Rockford's 6. Un February 11, Xklheaton was easily defeated 'Wheaton boys were much larger and heavier, Rockft where they met to 1-1. Rockford end of which the Sterling quintet Xlthough the mrd downed them in a fairly easy manner. The score was 25 to 13. Twelve players were used, this being the last chance they had to show what they could do before the tournament squad was picked. There was one game between the District Tournament and the State Tournatnent. This was with llyron. a team that was quite prominent in the District Tournainent. The game was slow and list- less, Rockford still feeling the effects of the tournament grind a week before. However, Rockford took the big end of the score, 23 to IU. SEASON OF 1915-16 R. ll. S. Opponent XYon lly l'layed .Nt R. H. S. 34 .-Xlumni 23 Rockford Rockford R. H. S. 38 Englewood J Rockford Rockford R. H. S. 46 llatavia 12 Rockford llatavia R. ll. S. 34 XYest .Xurora 6 Rockford Rockford R. ll. S. 27 lflgin 11 Rockford Rockford R. H. S. 26 llelvidere 18 Rockford Rockford R. H. S. 14 Sterling 22 Sterling Sterling R. ll. S. 25 Xkheaton 12 Rockford Rockford R. H. S. 41 XYoodstock 17 Rockford 'l'ournament R. ll. S. 31 lie Ralb 21 Rockford 'l'ournament R. ll. S. 25 Sterling 21 Rockford 'l'ournamcnt R. H. S. 26 lfreeport 23 Rockford Tournament R. ll. S. 23 llyron 19 Rockford 'l'onrnament R. ll. S. 11 Springfield 13 Springfield 'l'onrnament Une H n n nl 1' em l'I'l1i1'tx'-fllree I Room-D HIGH lu ll lllllll lllllll lllll lllll l ull SCHOOL sw The Second Team HIC second team had one of the most successful seasons in the his- tory of the school. They won all but the last game, in which they were defeated in an over-time period. On january 7 the seconds met the Swamp Angels, a picked-up team. The seconds were easy victors, winning by the score of 20 to 5. The next week the team went to lleloit and defeated the lleloit High School seconds 27 to 9. At the end of the first half Rockford had scored ll points to lleloit's nothing. On -Ianuary 21 the Red and lllack seconds were too much for llarlem. lt was an easy Victory, the score being 21 to 9. The team had a close call with the Elgin High School's seconds, but Rockford finally won out by a score of 9 to 0. The game was close and exciting all the way through. The score at the end of the first half was 3 to 5. ln the second half Rockford got a good start, but lfllgin crawled up and came within a point of tying the score when the whistle blew. Un lfebruary -l, the llelvidcre seconds pitted their T strength against that of the lyockford seconds. The game was a thrill- er, Rockford winning in the over-time. ln the second half llelvidere hit a fast pace and the outcome seemed hopeless for Rockford. They got busy and rolled in enough to tie the score. ln the over-time llel- videre made a free throw and Rockford made a basket. The final score was thus 20 to 19 in favor of Rockford. The next week the team went lu lleloit. and met the lleloit lndustrial School of that suburb. lt was an easy victory for our men. The score was 59 to 18. The next week lleloit lndustrial played us a curtain-raiser game for the XYheaton game. The features of the game were l!urr's basket shoot- ing and XYahlquist's guarding and floor work. The score was, Rock- ford SO, lleloit 9. Un lllarch 5 the seconds met their first defeat at the hands of Harlem in a slow game. The score was Z2 to 20. SECOND TEAM SEASON 1915-16 R. H. S. Opponent llon Ry Played At R. H. S. 20 Swamp Angels 3 Rockford Rockford R. H. S. 27 lleloit High 9 Rockford Beloit R. H. S. 21 Harlem 9 Rockford Rockford R. H. S. 9 Elgin High 8 Rockford Rockford R. H. S. 20 llelyidcre High 19 Rockford Rockford R. H. S. 39 Beloit Industrial 18 Rockford Beloit R. H. S. 30 lleloit lndustrial 9 Rockford Rockford R. H. S. 20 Harlem 22 Harlem Rockford Une H nndred Thirty-I'ou1 ROGHPORD HIGH lll l ll .lllll lllllll llllllllfl lll lll SCHOOL STEEN N 2 T0llTTltlll1Ql1l Ga 71188 llli llistriet Twnrnament helml in the ,Xrmury lfebruary 2-l-25-Z6 was a big' sneeess. liigltteen teams frum nurthern Illinttis were representecl there. litwelctlircl played its tirst game with Xlantnl- stuck on lfriclay afternoon. The seeunml team playecl the tirst hall, but was replaeecl by the tirst team in the seennrl half. Hn Satnrtlay morning' Ruekfortl playerl lie Kalb. The seetmnml team helcl them tlnwn tmtil the last six minutes, when Rnekfurmls tirst team was put in. The as Ruekftwcl 31, Ile Kalb 21. ln the afterntmun Rnelclmd met ll st-tire w te semistinals. llere was the ehanee for reven,'e un the Sterling in tl Sterling' team, for the small margin of the seure which they hail haml- fnrcl two weeks before. The lirst half ancl all but ten minutes nf the seeonfl half were playecl by the Rnelcfnrtl seennrls, the tirsts playing ning' by a four-puint margin. ecl lit ack but the last ten minutes. The game was elnse, Ruelcltml win- ln the linals Ruelcffml met its ultl rival. lfreepnrt. This was prub- ably the best high sehool game ever seen in Rockford. The game was elwse ancl exciting' from start to tinish. The ,-Xrmury was erowmlerl tu the limit with exeitetl fans ancl several hnnclrecl were tnrnetl away Une Hnnilrf-tl 'llllll'lX'iiiVr e mm lll l lll llllllllll lllllll lll llllllll llllllllllll llllllll There xrztw nu tluesticmn in the mincls ul the speetutwrs hy the eml Ht the nrst half :Ls lsr whether litrelqfwiwl wunlrl wweremne the twin-pnint lezul ul' l'il'CCllUl'l or nut. Llilllllllll 'Ibm lulinsmi, Klurry Cotta, Keith Xlzirsh, Ray Ustrmn, zmfl lfrerl XYileux certainly mleserreml the rrntlmrst ul enthusiztstie eelehrzttirm which greetetl them as the rieturs twer the wtzlte elizmmiwns uf the past year. The State 'lllIlll'11Z1IllQlil was helrl at lleezltnr un lllnreh ll-lll-ll. Un lfrifluy afternoon liuelffurcl met 4lCl'L'iII in the first game with Springiielcl, The game was eviclently plzlyecl lay the tmrlieiztls, fur the ztetnzrl playing' was very slrww. lmeing' 1'CfZ1I'llCll lay the Calling uf 36 fouls, which nnmluer exeeeclerl the tutal scoring nf lmth teams lay 7 points. The score was Springlielcl lg, Roclcfnrrl ll. The District Tournament Score: Xlvlmficlstfveli l7l , V i -. A ,, N Roelcfurfl -ll l lt tlN l1'l 01 I il-Qnekforcl 25 Sycamore 2-ll , int-141111, si j Dt Ml ml I illoeliforrl Xlt. Morris 22l , 4, 1 f Sterling' 24 Nlellmg 40 I K Sterling 21 Mmm-,V 232 l liyrtm 33 29 llyrun 2-l l lilizalueth Zil rzemicl-Q 40-sal Hlllltlcf' 178 llelriclere 15 Xlt. Carrwll 11 I Y lireeprwt lfreeport 27:2 .4 4 - l Harlem 16 I lupml 231 ltlfreeport l l'ulu .lOl , Dixon .228 I Ulu 18 W F XY2ll1liCg'Zlll XYarren ll I v ' z 1 in l xYZlllliCQ'2lll 69l XX ml Gym HJ Une lllll1lll't'1l Vhirty-Nix I RGGHPOHH HHH ll l lll t lllllllll nlllllll llllll llulnl lll lll SCHOOL STEEN The Inter-Class League Champs HE Inter-Class League, which was formed by Coach lf. LI. XYin- ters, for the purpose of developing promising material for the fu- ture, was a marked success during the past season, Many play- ers left the ranks of the league teams to take a place on the squad. The Greens grahhed the league pennant by defeating the l'urple team in a post-season game, played for that honor. The Greens were led hy Capt. lf. Kluecke, who showed skill in playing his men, and al- ways played a good guarding game. L. XYahlgren at center played a stellar game, and H. linglund at forward was the main hasket tosser. The other members of the team were llird and Erickson at forward, llacon and Edman at guard. The tireens had a good record, winning' eleven games and losing hut one, with the l'urples a close second with ten victories and two defeats. Other strong teams of the league were the VVhites and Blacks, who were well up in the race. XX'e hope for a promising year in 1'9l7. R. XY. li.. '16, one Iiunaen Thirty- xen Rockford High School Golf Club RUCNPOPD HIGH lllllll ..llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllll SCHGDL STEEN The R. H. . Gay Club UR enthusiastic participation hy the memhers in its activity the Roekford High School tiolf Cluh, organized late in the fall of 1915, easily ranks first among the new clubs of the High School. The otiicers ot' the first term were: President, Douglas Craineg Sec- retary, Charles lleach: Treasurer, DeXYitt C. Sprague: Captain, lien- neth llarnes. These officers, together with Klr. .'X. C. llever, Klr. Rex Dunn, and Mr. Harold Lund, were elected to act as a lloard of Di- rectors. .X lfall Tournament was hegun Novemher 5. and completed hy Thanksgiving Day. The cluh is to he congratulated on the prompt- ness with which the event was carried through. Many of the eon- testants developed good golf during the event, and several matches were carried to the last green for settlement, while in some eases many extra holes had to he played. This evidenced the close calcu- lation of the Handicap Committee. H. H. Cutting Company, of the Golf Shop, generously donated a fine Paragon llrassic Spoon as Il prize for the winner, and the Sinnissippi tlolf Shop gave two 'tColonel 31's to the runner-up. Arthur Twardock won the halls, Mr. D, C. Sprague won the club. Officers were elected for the Spring term as follows: President, flrlyn Klcl,eish: Yice-President, Raymond Purintong Secretary, Charles lleachg Treasurer, Mr. D. C. Sprague: Captain, Douglas Craine. During the week of April 12-18, a scratch medal play com- petition was played. Charles lleach, Hurley Carlson, and Douglas Craine were tied for low score at 93. On the play-off Charles lleach won first prize, two golf halls. and Douglas Craine, took second, one hall. I The Cluh staged three tournaments during the Spring of 1016. The first was the Spring Handicap Klatch Play Tournament. Prizes in this tournament were: an lvory-faced Driver for the winner: this prize was donated hy The Sinnissippi tiolf' Shop: a tiold Medal llrassey for the runner-up: this was donated hy the liolf Shop of ll. H. Cutting: prizes for the semi-finalists were two golf' halls each. The second tournament was the Championship Hatch Play event. The following prizes were given: The Anger 'lewclry Company's Cup for the school champion 3 a Paragon llrassey Spoon for the runner-up: Iron Clubs for the semi-finalists. The third tournament was the ll. H, Cutting Handicap Tournament. played after May 30. Play in this event consisted of a round of medal play, open to all cluh memhers who failed to reach the semi-finals in either of the other events. The hest eight net scores qualified for pairings in match play. The results in these tourneys can he seen on a later page. C. IEIQXCH, Secretary. OneHundre-41Thirty-nine HHHHHHHH 'HGH llllll llllllllllWUillllllllllluiilul llllll SCHOOL STEEN 9 14 6 6 14 10 3 6 6 3 5 6 5 5 5 3 11 6 3 5 4 11 12 4 6 6 0 10 6 5 6 3 Fall Handicap Tournament H. H. Cutting Prize to the Winner Sinnissippi GOU' Shop Prize to the Runner-IQ: Nov. 5 to Nov. Mr. W. Wuesthoff Mr. T. J. Floden Dave Shoudy Kenneth S. Barnes Mr. C. P. Briggs Mr. H. E. Snyder Raymond Purlnton Mr. C. E. Finegan Quinton Horner Willard Beach Franklin Barnes Mr. C. Bergman Mr. Rex Dunn Mr. C. E. Beery Harold Lund Mr. D. C. Sprague Mr. C. C. Hanna Clarence Carlson Charles Beach Wesley Wettergren Harold Williams Emory Paulson Roland Riddell Arthur Twardock Mr. M. D. Jones Orlyn McLeish Douglas Craine Mr. A. J. Loos Mr. R. G. Jones Glyn Goodwin Mr. R. Brightup Frank North 26, 1915. 12 Mr. Floden, Hole Matches. b 2 up. Barnes, 2 up. w K. Barnes 1 Mr. Snyder, I By default. Finnegazny. T Mr. Finegan 3 and ' 2 up. L 1 'AS'.E'S iih' ' Beach, 1 up. l- F. Barnes, l 1 up. Mr. Beery f aS 5' l Mr. Sprague, an ' f 1 up. L C Carlson - - B h .I By default. By gifalml C. Beach l ' Twardock, 1 A. Twardock, 4 and 3 5 5 and 4. T O. McLeish, ' 2 up' Craine, K Tie D. Craine, 4 and 2' 5 Won Toss. I-V Mg Jones up. I Mr. Brightup, I 3 and 1. Jones, 1 up. I J Match Play Barnes, 6 and 4. Sprague, 5 and 4. Twardock, 2 up. Cralne, 4 and 3. Sprague and Twardock won their matches in the semi-finals. and Sprague defeated Twardock 5 up and 4 to play in the 18 holes Enals O 11 l- H lll1t1l'l'll F 41 1' t y mm ll nn .lllrlllllllllllllllllll alll The Spring Goff Tournaments llli Spring Handicap Tournament of the R. H. S. Golf Club was played from May 10 to june 8. :Xt the time of going to press the following matches had been played: lfirst Round-XYessman de- feated Barnes, 2 and 1: Lund, Anderson, 4 and 33 Bowman, Mr. lfine- gan, S and 7: XYilliams. lf. Carlson, 5 and 21 Catlin, Redin, by default: Mr. Brightup, Ballon, hy default: North, Klr. Xkiuesthoff. 2 up: Dan- forth, Shoudy, 8 and 6: Swenson, XYeldon, 1 up: Twardock. XYahlgren, by default: Beach, Golden, 2 and 1 2 Mr. Beyer, Horner. 7 and 5: Mc- l.eish, C. Carlson, l up: lXlr. Sprague, Craine, 2 and l 2 l'urinton, john- son, 9 and S5 Mr. Bergman, Needham, 6 and 5. Second Round--Lund defeated 'Wessman, 3 and 2: Bowman XYilliams, 5 and 3: Brightup, Catlin, 5 and 3: Danforth, North, 2 and 1: Twardock, Swenson, 4 and 2: Beach. Beyer, 6 and 4: Sprague, lXlc- l.eish, 6 and 5: l'urinton, Bergman, 7 and 6. Third Round-Lund defeated Bowman, 2 and 1: l'urinton defeat- ed Sprague, 2 up in 36 holes. This left Lund to play in the semi-finals against the winner of the Brightup-Danforth match. and l'urinton to play in the semi-finals against Beach. who won from Twardock 7 and 6. All of these men play strong games. and so it would he rash to prophesy who the winner will be. The Championship Scratch Tournament was begun on Klay 24, and like the handicap event, is not yet finished. The play has been as follows: First Round-Horner forfeited to Swenson: Redin to Sprague: Ballon to 1Yeldon: Walilgren to johnson: ' Purinton defeated NVil- liams, 7 and 5: Lund, Catlin, 7 and 6: Twardock, XYuesthoFf: Barnes forfeited to H. Carlson: Danforth had to go 19 holes to defeat Beach 1 up : C. Carlson forfeited to North : Klcl.eish defeated Shoudy 2 and 1,1 Beyer, Bowman: Golden, Finegan, 4 and 3: Brightup. Anderson, by default: Craine, Needham: VVessman, Bergman, 2 and 1. Second Round-Sprague defeated Swenson, 3 and 2: -lohnson, Wieldon, 1 up, Carlson, Twardock, 7 and 5: Pnrinton, Lund, 4 and 3: H. Carlson, Twardock, 7 and 5: Danforth, North, 4 and 3. The follow- ing matches are yet to play in the second round: Ncl.eish-Beyer: Golden-Brightup: Craine-XYcssman. Sprague and Johnson will tight for position in the semi-finals: and H. Carlson will play Purinton to decide entrance to the semi-finals. ,Ns in the Handicap Tournament, so many strong players are left in that it is almost idle to speculate, but Sprague says, Keep your eye on l'urinton. Every one knows that Danforth, Craine, H. Carlson and Beyer are strong contenders, while Nr. Brightup, Golden, johnson, XVessman and Klcl-eish are likely to prove dark horses and upset all prophecy. One Hundred Forty-one Rvwvowb 11-w ill l lll ,lllllll llllll lll lllllll nmmml Ill llll SCHOOL straw Girls' G mnasium lilf regular gymnasium work this year was similar to that of for- mer years-chielly folk dances and drills. The girls began early in the spring to practice on the drills for the May lfestival, and. as usual. made a beautiful showing. The number of girls taking ad- vantage of gymnasium work this year has been immensely increased because of the wider interest of the girls in this line of work, and also because of the state law recently passed which requires at least one year of gymnasium for graduation. This law shows the importance gymnastic work for girls has assumed in the public mind. l'erhaps the most dreaded piece of apparatus is the Swedish horse. To clear this in perfect style is considered an enviable acccrmplishment. in . .5 3 .7 -v4.,A 5 M Q, e . Ebac Through these various exercises Miss Hill strives to develop gTQCCf11l. well developed Seniors from the crude. gawky, awkward ma- terial which comes to her every school year. BASKETBALL interest in tliisvactivity reached its climax in a miniature tourna- ment which provecl a near rival to the Northern lllinois District Tour- nament held in the Armory, for several of the games proved nearly as exciting as the Rockford and lfreeport game, and even larger crowds desiring admission were denied entrance. Une Hundreil Forty-two HHCHHOHH HHH Fll l m W U :mm Hm ml illllllillil IIH HH SCHOOL SHHEH Girls' Athletir' Club Umffivers Girls Athletic Club Il l ' I I ' ' I I I Rvvffrowb HIGH ll Ill llllllllllllllllllllllllrlllllllll SCHOOL srffrw rl 1 :F , 1 ri QL ' yflffi-X p 'gf Nh W' is P 4-. at fly. Wig 'V ii if 4 Ki 7 AYTT l l H gig- -- - 5, el 'ill U . ff, -1, if Q s refs My 1 3, l r'iffie24ifj?-Zikgag Ji- spa. The 5 wimmirw 'T'eAM. The B0 sp Gym. 'l' the beginning of the year there were about four hundred boys taking gym work under the watchful eye of Mr. XX'inters, the athletic instructor, The classes were unfortunately so arranged that boys who had had one, two, or even three semesters of physical instruction were taking the work in company with boys who had just begun the work. The boy who had had any previous work never got anywhere. but took the now monotonous course all over again. XYith the new semester Mr. NVinters was at last able to change the pupils under his charge to classes graded somewhat according to the amount of work done previously. A hundred and twenty new freshmen were as far as possible kept in classes by themselves. lly an act of the legislature all boys in the state are required to take two years of gymnasium work in order to graduate: so, many juniors who otherwise would not have taken up this course until next year were required to join the classes. XYith the change in the arrangement of the classes the work be- came less monotonous to those who were part way through the course. The drills, in marching, the work with the mats, and the games played all keep a man busy and the invigorating shower afterwards, followed by a brisk rub-down put so much vigor into a man that he is able to do better work in his studies. One Hundred Forty-four' ROGHPOHH HHH YII Ill llllllllllllllllllllIlllllI.lIll1llllllIll SCHOOL STE-EN The Swimming Team X important adjunct to the gym is the swinuning pool. This is always swarming with boys. and is extremely popular. .-Xt the beginning of the year Mr. Loos had charge of the pool for two seventh periods a week, hut as soon as Mr. Moore announced that he was going to organize a swimming team, lXlr. l,oos handed the jolx over to him. The pool forms an excellent practice ground for the swimming team and there will always he plenty of material to pick from, as probably two-thirds of the boys in school are swimmers of greater or less ability. All boys taking up swimming are required to have a slip from some doctor stating that they are physically ahle to swim and have strong hearts. Mr. Moore took the swimming squad up to the interscholastic meet at lleloit, where Harry Danenhurgh took the third prize in the lOO-yard race, and Thomas Kennedy won third in the one hundred yards hreast stroke. Although this does not seem like a very good showing. yet, considering the fact that this was the first meet in which Rockford had ever taken part, it is a good record. One Hundred Forty-five HHHHPORH HHH ll Ill ,llllllllllllllllllllllllllluminal lllllll SCHOOL STEEN R. H. . Alumni 1866-1916 H lilili is popularly supposed to be a suggestion of something golden about a fiftieth anniversary. Possibly to a graduate of 1916 it may seem that the graduates of 1866 must now be reflect- ing the golden rays of the setting sun of life: that if there was any- thing golden about those early school years, that gold is now old gold. better fitted for the melting pot than to be burnished anew and held up for inspection. Or they might remind us that the memories of a far-away time, like an old attic, may hold much of the commonplace, even of rubbish. tit rather for obscurity than to be brought to light. XVe must confess that even to ourselves. who, in '66, winged our flight out into life from the top story of the XVest Side High School, the events we can recall are of small importance. Looking back at them is like looking at a stage through an inverted opera glass. Yet, we do feel a tenderness for that past. lt matters not that you smile because in our young years we were studying Mental and Moral Philosophy and Evidences of Christianity, as part of a course purely cultural,-the vocational course not having then appeared above the horizon. Qur library. consisting of a set of encyclopaedias and a very few other books on a corner table, needed no librarian. XYe have a very distinct remembrance that those very few books were the ones which enabled us to put into practice on a small scale the novelty of gathering facts to supplement the facts given in the text books for the exercise of our memories. That was the germ of the present extensive use of libraries in the schools. .-Xs to the lighter side of school life, that play,-we are quite con- scious of the derisive smile that would meet us, should we challenge the present day athlete of the R. H. 5. to argue the question of the comparative merits of Crack the lVhip in the XfVest Side Park in the 'oO's and llasketball. And yet the muscular development from those mild and seemingly tame exercises has stood us in good stead for a half century and we are ready for a challenge to prove it. lt is hard. at this distant time, to so accurately analyze the in- llucnces that have made us what we are, that we can say that this or that lifelong impulse originated before we left the High School, or that some worthy aim that we might not otherwise have had, had its lvirth there. llut we are distinctly conscious that the ideals of culture and character that we found in our own homes, were strengthened by our leaders at school, Klr. lllodgett, now of XYashington. 17. C., and Xliss 'l'ownsend, now Xlrs. llidwell. of lfreeport, are still living illus- trations of the ideals for which they stood fifty years ago. XXX' as- sociate them not only with our pleasure in study but with our respect for that thorough-going accuracy and honesty in work which were characteristic of thc scholar and of the Xcw lfngland character. Of the class of '66, which mnnbered eight, llcath has taken toll of One Hundred For-ty-six Rvvwrorw l1'6H lll l lll . .lllllllll llllllllll llllllll lllllllllll lll lllll SGHQOL STEEN only one. Of the other seven, tlu'ee are still citizens of Rockford. None of us are looking down from the top 1'ound of the ladder of fame, notwithstanding the fact that the orator of our day gave the flattering opinion that we were destined for great things. .X backward look shows these predictions scantily realized. All of us have lived lives of moderate success, happiness and usefulness, We are proud of the inheritance our children and grandchildren have in the schools. XYe are still responsive ourselves to the impulses to progress which inspire those in charge to a constant effort to adjust them to the changing need of the times. When we stand on the street on L'hildren's llay and see the thou- sands go by. memory takes us back to 1856, when our school days were beginning in the basement of the llaptist church, and then to the day in September, 1857. when we stood in childish awe before that impos- ing Xtest Side School, waiting for its doors to be opened for the ti1'st time. To have been in at the beginning of things: to have belonged to a family that furnished four graduates in the 60's and 7O's, nine of the next g'eneration and has now started the third generation in the grades: to have had part in more than a half century of progress, is To have enjoyed a rare pleasure and an increasing gratefulness that fate cast our lot in Rockford. MRS. ANXK H. YIXCICNT. Une of the Class of '66, ' Rocliford, lll. 1896-1916 Hlf request for a history of the class of 1396 brought many happy remembrances of High School days to our minds. Some one has described the architecture of the present R. H. S. as Ancient, Kle- clieval and Modern. The class of 1896 graduated from the .-Xncient building of the present group and we thought our class of sixty-six members the largest and finest that would ever graduate, The school at that time was crowded, classes being held in basement and attic in addition to the regular rooms. Of course there was no lunch room in those days, the boys eating their lunches on the lumber piles along the railroad and the girls going to the Y. NY. or eating in the schoolroom. .Ns we visit the High School today Bliss Klorse and Xliss XYaldo are the only familiar faces we see among the faculty. XYe had a de- bating and literary society and athletics were beginning to play a prominent part in our school life. The only time the R. H. S. has held the State championship for track and field meet was during our senior year, and three of our boys were sta1's on the Northwestern football team the following year. A number of our girls are teaching in the city schools and the boys are making a name for themselves all over the great L'. S. A. One Hundred Forty-seven Pageant qf 1915 Ream-my in im .lmnlllllllllllllvnmllllll mln XYe cherish a loyal memory for our High School days, and hope the R. H. S. will continue tu be an inspiration to the future citizens of Rockford. H, ll. CUL'NTRYXl:XN, Rockford, Ill. 1906-1916 HEX the class of 1906 entered Rockford High School it was greeted by a reception committee of three hundred upper-class- men formed in a double line, each swinging a heavy lath. The scene on that bright September morning remains as a vivid picture in the minds of every member of the class. Nevertheless, we showed our metal and true spirit by having four members of the first eleven that fall. The school in which we were to pursue our studies consist- ed of the two center buildings of the present edifice, and not until we were seniors was its size increased, the advantages of which improve- ment we were never able to enjoy. Instead of a modern cafeteria we had an open air lunch room, on the wood piles along the railroad track. Our principal's office was a glass cage inserted in the main hall, to guard the old north door, the scene of many a class battle. The high school did not have a basketball team until our junior year, and practice was confined to the Y. Bl. C. A. gym, on whose team we had a majority of the members. Our Senior year the team was captained by Howard Swits, and with such stars as Shorty Thomas and Tony Haines, we captured the championship of north- ern lllinois, only bowing to defeats by the giant team from Oak .l'ark. Austin, and once by Freeport by the margin of one point. Basketball trips were quite worth while inasmuch as the team was generally ac- companied by the girls' team, organized five years before, and on which the class was well represented by Captain Fannie Stowell, Tat OlConnor, and Ethel Jardine. The football team our senior year, with Hat Milne, Tony Haines, MAI Robinson, Leslie King, Bob Hunter, and Harry Sulli- van in the line-up, brought much credit to the school with six victories. two scoreless ties, and one defeat. Holding Beloit College to a tie. and getting the scalps of Delialb, East and lYest Aurora, Crane, lfree- port and Evanston will never be forgotten. In Track, Hob Hunter was our pride and joy, Rob brought home two medals from the State meet at Champaign, his victories having been won in the quarter and half mile. XYe had a regular baseball team, too, boys who later made the main league teams,-including Harry Sullivan and Shorty Thomas. not to mention Captain Tony , Haines. the four R man, and l.eslie King. Organizations such as the band, glee clubs. literary and debating societies, had yet to make a start and the girls never went to domestic science or cooking classes. One Hundred Forty-nine ROGHPORD ww ll Ill ,llllll lIluulullllll SCHOOL sim Literature received a marked impetus from our editor. Fd Sny- der, and Ethel l1arrymore's only rival could be found in our genial president, Gert Schmauss. The class always enjoyed a thrill when our social leader and lleau llrummel, Lucien Green, appeared in his new Spring suit. The girls always enjoyed Senior linglish under the tute- lage of our handsome Louis Cooper. NVe, too, had Math. in old Room 19 under llliss Morse. who, when we were in school, celebrated her twentieth year of teaching. After a glorious class day at Harlem Park, sweltering commence- ment exercises in our Grand Opera House, we marched out 102 strong to make our marks in the cold world, and most of us believe it has become much colder in the ten years we have been away from our Alma Mater. ARTHKR .l. KNIGHT. '06, Rockford. lll. 1916 l2l'TliM,llliR fl. 1012. A date never to be forgotten, for on that day an army of three hundred wisdom-seekers entered the lron Portals, which brought us in close proximity to Room 2. lt was only a matter of a few weeks before the upper elassmen realized that they had a worthy competitor, for we, the lfreshies, be- gan 'by breaking a record, namely. that of going through the first semester without officers. XVe again distinguished ourselves by choosing Apple Green and Red for our class colors. As yet l have been unable to Find a similar class color in R. H. S. history. The second semester we organized, choosing Charles XVeldon for our president. Chuck was a big man those days tand still continues to bel. NVith his aid we were given a good send-off toward upholding the honor of old '16. The boys naturally turned toward athletics, thinking that in this way they could push our name to the front. ln football we gave Five men to the first squad during our junior year and came back stronger our Senior year with fifteen men uphold- ing the honor of our class and school under the captaincy of Nlorry Cotta. The season was a success from both the sporting and financial point of view. NVe won seven battles, among which were included our old time rival, lilging Rock Island, and Moline. West Aurora tied us, and we bowed down to our only defeat of the season to Oshkosh, XVis. In basketball we again showed our strength. Having five men left over from our junior year, it did not take long to show the school what Capt. 'lohnson's team was after. Every opponent was quickly brushed aside with the exception of Sterling, but old scores were not forgot- ten, for when the district tournament approached. Sterling's scalp was added to the rest of the string. The finals brought Rockford and lfree- One Hundred Fifty ROGHPORD HWH 111 1 111 . .111111111 1111111 111 11111111 11111111111 111 111115CH00'- STEEN 1 111111 1l1QjL'111L'l' 111 1110 111-s1 g'Z1l11C llf 1110 s021s1111. 11ll1' 1011111 11'z1s 111 ll' 1111111 'lI111 11121111' 111'Zll'1S 11'01'0 q1211111011011 NX'11Cll 1110 11111Cl'1S Q1111 2 1 111111110011 1110 01111 111' 1110 g211110 211111 g'1'021101' s1111, 2111111111110011 1Q111'1i11 1 1110 XUl'111L'1'Il 111111111s 171s11'i01 1'11z11111111111. 1'111 1 11111111 111111111111 1111 111111 111111 11111 111 1111 1141111 1 1.,2 '- ' N' 1 -2 '- ,ll1ll1i1 1110 X'L ll' 1 .V 1111, .11l11l1?1l1l1, 1i0i111 A1Zl1'S11, 111111 1 1'i1z 1X111L'L'1iC, 2111 1111111 '1f1. 2111111g' 11'1111 1110 1111101' 01z1ss1-s. 'l'11 Z1 11111s1 s11000ssf111 11110. 111 1111s 110 11'z1s 11011011 111' '1'1 0 llirls' ,X11111-111 1.1l11l, 1111111-r 1110 1C2l11Ql'S111l1 111 1101011 N1211'1s Q'l'L'Z1.11j' 1l1Cl'L'2lSC11 1110 01110101101 111 2111 gi1'1 2111110105 111111 is 211 1111' 111111 111 11'1'11111g' f111'11101'i11g' 11s Q2111s0 11'i111 i1111'021s111g vig-111'. 11111 21111101i0s 11'21s 11111 11111' lllllx' st1'1111Q 11111111, 1111' 11'0 112111 1110 1111 i11011111i11g 111114 11'1110-2111111113 1111-si110111, IIYCK1 K11101'1c0 As 111 01'1-111111 11 c1s0. 11111' 1'1-1111111111111 st111 s11z11'011 111g'11. ,-Xs 1111-11XY 111- 1110 1110111110rs 111 1110 110112111113 1021111s 110111111g'i11g' 111 11111' 1'1z 1110 01111 111 11111' s1'1111111 l121j'S 111'2111's 11k'Zll'. 110 1111111 11211114 NX'l111 31211111 1'0111i111s01-1100s, 100111115 21 g'1'1-211 lJ1'1l1C 1111' 1110 11121111 21011i01'011101 s 111111 011101'11ris0s 11'i111 11111011 NYC XYCTL' Cll11l1CC1C11. 511, 1-11101'i11g' 11'1111 Z1 11is1i1101i1'111, XYC 1001 i1 111111 111-111101' 111 101111 111111 11110. 11111011 11'111 110 1110 111sti111'111111 111 11'11'i11g' 1110 1Zl1'QCS1 111211111111 1ss 111 R 11 N mg' 112 ' . . r- ,. ,,1 . .'X.1X. 111f31x51',1.1.. 111. Q06 W, QNX 3351 41 1 1111 1' '11 'W X 11-ei' in I J 111- 11ll11I1l'911 11'iI'l1'-11111 INN SUMMER 5Cl'l00l. Room ii im ,nuulrlillllllruilunliiilin llli summer seluxul uf l9l5 had rm em'rvllmeul which fzu' outmuu- lwered thwse uf the fuur preeediug' years. The wurk was e:1rried nu uuder the direeliwu of Qllr. liittle, Xlrs. VllllllIll2lS, :uid Qlliss llemslmurg. The studies whieh were uttered were Iiuglish, iireelc, :md limuziu llistury. The student at the summer school did uot merely devote himself to hard wurlc, but assemblies and parties were Z1 part of the iuterestiug Une Hundred Fifty-three 11011110111 111111 lll Ill t.lIllllll lllll llllIlIII111111111111 ll 1111 5111001 STEEN routine. One of tl1e niost eiijoyahle parties was El Stunt l'artv, which wus helcl i11 tlll' liirls' liylll. Urigiiiality was the lDl'CYZlllll1g element of this oceztsion. livery otl1er l ri1lz1y 2111 2lSSL'llllJly was llCltl, the classes ztlteriiztting' 111 1J1'ClJZll'll1Q the progrztiii, Zllltl each elztss e111lez1x'ore1l to excel its pre- 1lecessor. 'I'he l'll'CSlllllCl1 were to prepare tl1e lirst progruiii, lint were lbllilll-Ill in 1lisplz1yi11g' their 1lrz1n1z1tie ahilityg so the 2lSSCllllJlj' period was 1le1'ote1l to the election of olificers. The following were electerl 11resi1lents of their respective classes: Senior l,1'CSlflCllt ,... lloiner .XlltlCl'SllIl nlnnior l,l'CSl'lL'llf ,,,...,... ..,, X orinie Nelson Sopliomore l'1'esi1lent ..,. .,,,., X rnol1l Sellgren l:l'CSl1l1lZ11l l'resi1lent .,...... ,,,,,, ,lean l'llHlD6l'g' 'I'he following l'l1'i1lI1j' the Soplioniores gave with great success :1 sketch of Il eountry school. Xorniie Nelson n1z11le 2111 excellent 1lis- trict school teztcher, zinrl llarolcl XYilli:1n1s as the tlllllfk' cre:1te1l n111ch :1n1nse111ent. The hl1111ior I3l'Ug'l'2llll consistecl of reztclings, 11rz1tio11s on .lohn Ilnniiy. jokes, z1n1l singing of polnilztr songs. l':YL'l'5' one 1leen1e1l it 1111 ClllCl'lE1llllllg'2lSSC1lllJlj'. 'lihe lztst tlilj' of s11n1n1e1' school was the occztsioii for tl1e Senior zissenihly. ',l'heir entertztininent co11siste1l ul' 172ll'tltllCS on tl1e lezuliiig seriztls 11l the niovies. 1X large iinniher of x'isit1,rs was i11 ZltlCl1llZllICC Zllltl one z1n1l ztll lCI'INCll the ZlSSCIlll5ly interesting 111111 Hflglllill. lYith the closing uf SUIHINCI' school, every one lookecl lmzlclt on it :ts Zl niost prolitzthle :1n1l enioxuhle w:1v of S1J6l14llIlQ' 1'111e's 1'z1c:1tio11. Une H11l11l1'1-11 l1'it'tyst'o111' Rvvrtrowv may lll I ll llllllll Illlllllllllllllllllllllillllllllll SCHOOL STEEN '46 , alt? IIROINIICLES X0 4'., is lf' F'-Qt 'Q -WSI SMX AZ XXX if X Nif R fi HR QXWXXQ, J' allay fig T . LEE X - rd lvl lllttstmtitwits by 'liltelinzt l.ee. Sept. N. XX'e stztrt upon nur Seniwr yeztr att li. ll. S. Sept. 9. 'l'lie tezteliers slinw np inerey. RCQ'lll2ll' lesstmns tntlzty, intl lu1tg'ei'4ft1es fur t+'nn+t'1'ow. Sept. 20, lfirst ztsseinlmly tuclzty. .X tztllq nn 'l'nrke5'. Sept. 24. 'l'lie first etlitiwn nf the 4 lwl XXL-elcly prfwes Il greztt sne- cess. Sept. 25. 'lilie tirst lntitlmztll gztine. Rueltfutkl wins viettiry lruin '4terling'. Sept. 28. Vlztss eleetiuns. Oct. l. .Xnntlier X'ietory. Rtiekfnrtl rs l.11ne. O Het. U. Rtmelcftml, .WZ t E' Crane, 0. I Oct. 12. A new lmztnfl is ot'- ',, f gunizetl. .Xgrienltnrztl enttrse W ' K prtwes pnpnlztr tintler Mr. 'l ' ' Mathews. , y Het. 22. .X vztezttimt lic- J cause uf Tezteliers' Institute. af ll Jet.. 23. llztntl went to lil- . N ,J jsut gm with many 1'uutei's, ztntl ' litmelcttml tlefeztts tilcl rivztls. 1 su ,A Oct. 29. 'l'lie tirst Rally ' ' 4 2 5 1 - r- - vt - 'l'?'nM7JJN'mm',nAMv llZltIintli.tll songs pimt pupn tint- llunwlrt-tl I it'ly-tlix't- Rowena ww lu l l . .llllll llll lll llllllll illurirlul Hi ll SCHOOL STEEN M, .. f ' ' '. Nov. 5. Golf 'Vournzuncnt plannecl. Nov. 6. Football! Same olcl story 61 Roclcforrl vs Moline. Q Nov. 10. Louie llanfortli, football star is lairl up in the hospital. Many tears sbecll Nor. S. 'l'be Faculty lzlclies entertain the Q, gentlemen. Nov. 16. Xlost exciting game of the sea- ' son. Roekforcl ties Aurora. t ?F gland' '7 7 Nov. 1.8. Philos holcl an open meeting. L. 2- ii? X is -5 Nov. 25. rlllllllll-iSg'iX'illQ'! Oshkosh de- feats Rockford in last game of the season. Nov. 28. Debates begin. A Dec, 1. Social life starts. Hand and l'liilos entertain at bzuzcluets. .44 Q- llec. 2. juniors :mil Seniors work lmrcl ' for tlie County lfziir. llcc. -l. All furun-rs visit tlic llennrille L County lfilll' which provenl El great success. i ,...vu. ? Inf- llnnxlreml Fifty- ix Rowowb HIGH ll Ill l.llllllll Iulmmmlllllll sew- STEEN O-0 ' llcc. 5. 'I'l1c ,llimnr Null is increasing. Scniurs in the lczirl. llcc. 7. lfirst llyin l'zn'ly given by the girls, as nsnal. 'T' llcc. 10. llzislcctlmll sezisun mpc-ns. Ji I i .Z fig? 7 ,. 'T' u llcc. ll. Vliilippics hulrl open meeting. f .Y N5 llcc. 12. .Xn zisscinluly. lJCllll11Cl'S znl- 5' ,F W-, ilrcss stnclcnt lmuily. .wx u J vJW2,'w r j lice. l-1. lillllllj' circle ot Mr. and Nlix Us Briggs was enlzirgccl by the zn'rix'zil of Z1 tlZll1g'lllC1', L3zn'lmzir:1. . Ucc. 17. liwclqfuiwl wins thc Zllvl4ll'l1l1lliYL, 0 fi mlclmatc. A DCC. ll1111I'Zlj'! .X Ylltlltiirll. 'a 3? hlzin. l. llzlcli tn scliuol witli st1m1ig'1'cs11- J lntiuns lu put the Hwl out uf lwnsincss lw N . - A :ill lacing' un the llunimi' Roll. C127 jun. 3. XvlJllllQ SlQl'S triin lXlninni. . ' .1 h . . . 5-- lzln. 1. liwclafiml wins limin lziiqlcxxwmil. Q ' A I X. QX ,J rn-- llnn4li'1-11 Fifty-s x n Rocfff-om H'6H1111ll1 1111111111111111111I1l1I11111111111 111111 SCHOOL STEEN N 1 , K . 12111. all. lzxz1111s! we have :1 H110-llily 1'z1cati1111. 15611. 2. 1 11'st 1111- clrill. '1l11L' l1111lrli11g' is t-11111 lit-11 111 l ll1llllllk'll iii? , Bu 'J 11 --QE 1 el1.2-l. l':XlQl'2l1 is to 116 l1elrl in Roclcforcl. .XII 1. H 5. A. A. slnelcl goes In lfelm. 25. Rockford Wins Upper State Tournament. 15011. 28. 51116111 .XSS6Ill1Jlf'. 1111 28 sccmnls. hlllll. 12. .xllllllill Stuff is c1111sc11. z111cl :11'c now 1121111 at 11'o1'li. Elan. 14, 11z1slcct11z1l1. .X111'111'z1 is11e:1'tC11. hlflll .1311 lwcltt-1' system is plz11111crl. . 23. 1 z1c11l1y 1121s 111g l1lCI'CIlSC. . 25. '1'l1cl1a1ls 11cco112c tml crmvclccl. New 51. 113 do-M1- Dv' 11111 151111 '1l11I1l1lif tu tl1c 1'-1'CS111l1Cl1. .,. Ifelm. W. lt was lJl'llYCil tl11s 111111'11i11g' tl1z1t K. ll. S. C2111 give just 11s lIllCTCSIlllg' lectures as any travcllt-1', 11'l1c11 l':l1SXYl1I'tl1 X1z11'ti11 gave us 1111 11- l11st1'z1te1l tulle llll L':1lifo1'11iz1. lfela. ll. First basketball rally. lfelm. IN. .X new club is lz11111cl1t-tl, l1Il1l1Cly, the 12. .X. C. 'l'11c t1111r11:1111ent the x'iCt1w1'. IS I1I'QSt'lllCIl 111 Kimi? H1114 H11111l1'1-11 Fifty alight 11061110111 11611 111 llllll 111111111111111111501001 sw ii? Nll 1111 1111r11l 19 11111111-11s. 111111 :1ll thc Xl21l'.1. ,. 1 110111110 1lI'C Xichwluw Xiclslclwyls. .X1Zl1'. 3. licluit tilcc t'l11l1 XX'2l1'lJ10S fur :1ssc111- lmly. .X1L11'. 5. lilccti-111 -11 l11ll.1CL'l'S. SL'l11l1l'S st:1rt 1111 I their lust r1111. .- . .X1ll1'.1J. .XI1. ,1 111' X'lX'1ll. . 1 . . . . 1, N 1:111 l1t ll1Z11iCS Xi1:l1.1lz1N Nicltlu 5 Xl'll' 111 'Xlr l'lSS1I1g'1I11l rct11r11c11 11 s1l11111l 1111 111th :1 Slllll111g' 112100. :111111111111'111g' t11:1t 111- was 1 tl1t11111ly .X, Y. 1111111 if l r . r +1 'E Q QQ L I' i i 5 U Q I fXl::r. 17. 'l'l11-ti1 tXY11111111sO1x'l. ' 1112112 1,7-25. Spring X'ZlCZl11lP11. .., Nlllf. 23. SCll11l1' l11L'C1111g' 'lllll Clllbi 211111 g'1111'11 11 xx src Clll1SQ11 11s claw Qitfll. 111 511111 4. .XS5C11l1lly1 ,X lecture 1111 N11r1rf1y. 9 '1'l11Ull. .X mr. 7. Sc11i11rs ask fur l1Zl.CCZll2ll11'L'1l1L' . 1 1 xox. 1111111 t11111l1111 1f Ql111sc11 111 gmc the zultlrcss. Apr. 8. S1-11i11rs have their 111011111-s tz1lce11. .X1111 10. lruclcl Q 9. I1 KJ llllll H111- l1lll1l11'f-ll Fifty- ' 1f111c111-11111 1116111111111 ' 1111111111111111111111111111I1111111I1l1111111 501111111 STEEN ' ' 1 .X111'. 12. AX l'1'1-111'11 111111 111-11112111 1211111' 111 .1l1l1C 14. Class 1,12lj' Z1 huge success. 1're11i1 ' v if s121r11'11 111 11111 111111211 1'1111i11, 11111 1f11g'1ish 51111 , 111'1lYCS 1113151112111 Q, 2 .1 .X1Jl'. 13, '1'e1111is 1.11111 1lI'QI1111ZC11. Xqf ' ,XI11-, 11, '1111L' 111 11, 11 11111115 1111' 11. .X.1'.111 11z1s11e1112111. .x111', 111. The 1'21s1 is 151111se11 1-111' the 51111111 111211. 'IX .X1i11s11111111e1' Nights 1Jl'CZ1111.U .X1ll'. 19. 11111-11ic1111'i:111 C111l51'11. Class 1111 1111' 1'1111se11. .X1111 21. 11irls' 1111-e 1111111 c11111'e1'1. - .X17I'. 27. 51111111111 c11111r111 111 111H'fl1AV. AJ .X11l'. 30. 11111114f11r11 '1iI'ZlC1i 711621111 11'i11s IQT1 11e111i1. K1215' 5. 1Z11ys' 111ee 1211113 1'1111cert. May 7. 1'hysi1:s .XSSC1111J1y. SCI1111l'S 1111s1e11 A 111 IQ1111111 10. F' n May 26. lfx1111si1i1111 112111111111 - -111110 2. h11111i11r-Se11i11r 11i1'11i11. D 1111116 5. Se11i11rs give 21sse111111y. llest ever! f X .1l111C 11. The 13z1cc21121111'112111- vans Q'1YL'll 111 S1- the .X1111. this 11111l'l11l1Q' 111 :111 111161151611 2111- Q1 ,, gl 111L'1lCC. .lime 12. 1112188 1D21y! Une XY111111er1111 1. 'l'i111e1 xgn -3 11116 i11s11'11c111rs, 11 H v 11 H 1111 V e d S i x '111l1C 15. .X 11r111111 Clllllllillly 111 225 Semin s re1'ei1'e11 their 11i1111111121s 1111 1his. their 111 111e11ce111e111 night. The exercises were 110111 111 the new X121s1111ic 71101111710 11111112 16. fX11111111i 211111 11I'Zl11l1Zl1111Q' C1'1ss celebrate 11JgCt11C1'. The time 11219 c11111e f111' 11s 111 1JZU'1I, 1'1l'Ul11 clear 11111 R1lC1if1b1'11 High. XYQ leave you 111111' 111 111111'l'Sy care, .x11f1 SEQ' 1111r 121s1 11111111'1,xvC.H 1111 OWLE w V Home Theatre After All Theres No Place Like the1Home Reels 5---Always---5 Cents Except on Mon., Fri., Sun., Thurs., Tues., Sat., Wed. PROGRAM FOR CGMMENCEMENT WEEK The Sponge Diverl' 1 In two absorbing reels, featuring i H. sNYD1aR in beautiful aquatics l.,--1 Where There's a Wi11There's Betty featuring MICHAEL SPINDELSON ' .. i.i , 11.1-.11 Ancl the fourth Episode of the serial THE CLUTCHING MITT' M two reels of a gripping drama . l-il. .-l-.--11 All This for 5c as Above No aclmission of' light Vegetables, ' bricks V ' will be furnished by the ushers MGR. PERCY HOPKINS V Rowowv H-GH ill llll MINI :WWIIIhlnlnuumm H ml! SGHOOL STEEN Z5 egg' 415' 3' D9CliCIl1fi0ll 'lb llw f1ll'lllfV who 11r1' jolly'---to ilu' SIIIIIUIIIS who m11lf1' High Svlmol lffl nmrv lllllll II IIIOIIOIUIIY--'IU '1'111'i1'--- fu Molzlr---to lx---to A-11111---In I'1llI--- ln llujv---111 .1-I. C.---to 1110.911 111111 1,1141 lilfv. this l'0llllll0 Qf tlw Uzrlvt ia il'l'l'l'l'I'l'lllLY 1l1'1li1'11t01l. L H 1 1 t 1 ROGHPORIS HIGH fl! Ill clllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll SCHOOL STEEN qv U tg' A5235 0 2 Q on , ua xp ii .zip I' LEE S mlziy fnll-:ws night, as spring follows winter, :ms renulrse is the sneeesswr of exznninatinn week if 'k 'F just su this portion of Our vulninc supplements what has gone before. ,Xnml as clay Out- shines night, as spring nntclasses winter. and as remorse is preferalmle to exams. just sl- cloes that which now follows surpass the earlier sec- tions of nur llnmk. Nothing herein is meant personally, the allusions excepted. S-I. tn you who woulcl reall this sanctiliecl structure nf Speneerian zirchiteeture we declare malice tnwawl nnne and charity for ull. Une Hnnrlrei' Sixty-two Rvvffrorw H-GH ill l ll i ,llHl1ll llllllll llllllzmmmul l Hn scuoot si-fm 'N If i 4 get 5 ll Our Policy UR readers have for a long time been fed on a sherbet-and-kisses diet-so long, that we dread putting over an issue of a beefsteak number. Some are well done, others are rare. and some are pretty raw. However, we need a change and we take it fnot the change, but changej. Take it with a grain of salt. XYe have pro- gressed somewhat since We started fthis is our tirst issuej and we realize it. But we have progressed alone! XYe asked one student what he had contributed to our magazine. Hang it. a dollar! he re- plied. XVe thanked him. W'hat's in a name P Lots. Horvlycttc is the Herman word for steadfastness: being neutral, we dropped the H because the English don't, the 3' because it sounds lfrenehy, and the tc because it has the air of noodles. Oielrz' is left. Its meaning is, let the Qxvl talk. XYC talked to a very young and foolish one. XYe stand for everything but nothing in particular. Others stand on their reputation. we stand on our feet. and defy the xvorld to show us a better High School life than our own. Editors ofthe Owlet. One Hunilrf-tl Sixty-tliree Rovwrovw H-GH Ill Ill illllll IIllumumlllll SCHOOL STH'-LN The Rave-on L 7 I. 1 . I Once upon a Week night dreary, NYhile l studied, cold and weary, r-X 91l 'hX As a student, l wasu't cheery, but -.r fm! 10 instead was rather sore, 1 Reviews toniorruw. could l he nap- E -' ping? b Suddenly l heard a rapping, 'E 1 ,gf Heard a low and jfentle tapping, if,-3' agwgff ,, . . . N I I f' ?f,1' 'Mania rl was a spirit out for gore, ' Surely coming to my cluor. ,I H. l XVhat can he its vile intention? l lN'hat, its plans too low to mention? Full I am of apprehension Lest it he some crahbecl teacher , come to make me pay a score. TB' , Nearer came the steps and nearer, I I Clearer clanked the sword and clear- er, Qucerer rang' the tread and queerer, ,A L, 'Twas a teacher at my door, I Shedding marks and marks galore! One Hundred Sixty-four HHHHHHHH HHH ll l lll lllllllll llllllllll lllllll llllll lll llll SCHOOL STEEN The Rave-on I , 'E . yi lll. Swiftly l1ZISlCllil1g' from my Sllllitill XYitli cfcrimicli pwcipitzitilm, 'iii t imc mzlrli Hliml l iiiipllwc. X f 'liwixt my lips tlit- wlwcls il-lllllflllx ' lluwii tlic lizill I stzirtt-il priciiig. 'li1'll'llCll tlic coi'iic1'-l was l'Zlt'lI1g' llim, wlilmi I lizul fczxrml lmcftwc. L Oli. that spirit mit ffir gglliwl IY. 'sis it L'll1'cHl1'z1ii. llurt, tn' licycr? 'us it llmmzis. llztupt, or llcycri f:f7A XX lint slizulc was it tif the corps, 6.5-14,232 llizlt stmmrl there :mtl ltmkcfl me VMC? der? ' X X ' ' b Xcvcr mimi! l'tl nut lrccu stiitlyiiig, 5 X llcvicws tmntlri'mv, mb' mind was i s mutlrlying E. XYitl1 thoughts tif marks l wmilml be getting X 1 If at lcust :seventy :mtl fmir. L' Hssiiig? .Xli,z1l:1s iw! NCY6TI1lOl'Cl Ont- llilliilrv-I Sivtx'-fix mm l u n lllll illllllll fllrr lull mln Information Bureau ENN eg x :. v:l.5 f fi r zfx I nlpllw' u A n l ' 9 I 1 l ev l fl ' 'll I ,J gf uvyfl Q 'a ,ll-1 A Q ' I 1 mga K 't t lf you want to know about lXl en, XVhat to wear, How to get your card signed, How to Hunk, How to be Z1 shark, How to be happy, though not mar- riecl, How to get ill at a convenient time, Everything. How to catch THE man, How to learn things. Ask Rachel Foltz. Ask Annette Hoglancl. Ask Keith Marsh. Ask Blonrly XVessman. Ask Dorothy Jamison. Ask Kenneth Clark. Ask Margaret Ells Ask Bruce Henderson. Ask Ruby Rlcliachran. Ask Clyde Oliver. . 4 ' ' l Une- lfunxl l t L. L. Hanna takes the hanner, .Xml marches proudly along! XYl1o'cl think that some tlav Ranma HIGH lu ll . ll lllllllll lllll numun Hi ll SCHOOL sw BABY 'L SHOW. fb 1,0 l 59 1 . N A . Miss Q D ' ff 'S 1 KM si? , fx E.ev-olin INTRODUCTION Come with ns to the Baby Show! Fat. or clelieatissimo, XVhiehex'er they are, y0u'll aclmit they'1'e sweet As ever in tuylancl you'c1 chance tu meet. The wonder of this peerless infant show ls that these hahies of long ago .Xre the teachers in classrooms we daily meet! S V V. . . ome, you will grant, remain as sweet! Little Bliss Foster! Some one has ertisseml her. What is the trouble tmlay? Some one has played lmukey. .Xml stolen my Cookie. .Xml taken my clolly away. l'he llelphies he'cl sway 1 Neath the spell inf his eluquent tungue? une H11n:l1'e11Sixty-s x n ROGKPORD HIGH III IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllmlliuilIIIIIII SCHOOL STEEN Look at us squarely, sly politician: listen! Ur, if yure clesirous to tinish thot wink, Do so. fair colleen, at me, I ll not lmlmkl lt' life were always golfing, or reading wonderful hooks, If the sun were always shining, if smiles were Iife's only looks, l'cI like to he your eamlcly, or even the bool: where you score: llut sometimes there's work to he doing, themes to write ancl revise. Some weather is bail, my wee hit lafl. and I some- what meanly surmise 'llhat once in 11 while, even you clo not smile, so I think I will say. Au revoir! Yirginia the lovahle, Virginia the fair. You toil not now with clress stults. you've troulmle nought noi' care XYhat the styles of women's gowns are, nor what heacl-gear they wear. Some clay it will he mlillerent. in the late year of Sixteen, Yirginia, Yirginia, our little clollecl-up queen. llessie, clemure one. your fair face and eurls Are not often eomlminecl in the most lovely of girls. llut when plus these charms, the mincl's beauty we view, Sweet Ilessie Ile Ilorrl, our hats off to you! Onel'lul1il1'eslSixty-eight Shure! Snake out the h-I-larney. me clarlint. l'll Rovwrowv HIGH ill Ill Inlllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllvllllll! SCHOOL STEEN Airy, fairy l.illian, Smiling, starey Lillian, Conte out with me and play! lfur mama has gone away. lzyen now her chm is tiltecl, Her eyes are ruguish, too, This tiny Cumstuelc lady, Says Lilly, 1 would, but l must he gum 0 Rparly tu charm L' 2. XYonmlering' at numbers small l ean't flu this sum. XYomleriufr at earth's beauty? 5 . XXllllNlCl'lllg' what is your cluty? XYu11cleri11g' at nothing at all? l l lmmaeulate eharmer, give me a kiss, l'm sure You will never miss it, and l will he richer lly just that happiness more. - l.ittle Cuggesltall maicleu. ilu kiss me, l implure. 1 .NIy mama says, 'Xml' aucl l mustu't flu which her X 1 Says l may nut, says this girlie rlemure. true- Hunflrf-tl S HHHHHHHH HHH ll I Ill elllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll SCHOOL SMH How much do you tip the seales. son? XYhat clo you weigh torlay? Some clay you'll play great games. and run The tennis tournament play. Little hoy from the Hawkeye State, L i n You're up early, and you're up late: ' H The former, when the alarm-bells souncl-, .,' Y0u're up late as oft as the night comes round. ,l.. N , eee A I ' Rift -se , . . , kg ' llahy Llllian, sweet little vrouw. 44 H Wihat holcls the gaze of those bright eyes now? 1 I know it's useless for a pupil to guess. A Y P HH If she can't see your pupil-that's too bright, I 'iv' 'i' I guess. Did they take away your cake? Dirl your clolly's cradle break? l'lease look up with eheerful face, Darling. tlimplecl. lovely Grace. Une-HunHl1'edSeyenty ROGKPORD HIGH H i ll lllilllllll lll lmlllll ll lll SCHOOL STEEN sky. Little Red Riding Hood, You surely are a scream! You look as sweet as Helen could ln :L Summer Midnight's Dream, Dreat bid dirl, fair lidnzi A. XYhat makes you so lightsome and happy to play 'Tis the light in your hair, and the blue in your eye Naught else, dear, can match, save the sun and the Hou miny eyes have you, llubbie Du lfrain? cant see, says llubbic, but l dot two littlt XX hat lore are you hiding within your sly brain? U can't see. he replies, but l'll tell-it's cube 1 . ,.,. . i UI l V I X' footsf' ' F V , I ' N nyc, ! ' i roots, Little Anne lijellgren, rare little book. lidition de luxe. limited to one! XYhere is your catalogue? Quick! and we shall run To look you up, and find you, rare little book. One Hundred Seventy-on Rocfrowb H-GH ll Ill .llllll Illuummlllull SCHOOL S1-EEN .-Xthletie little inaiclen. sweet as your picture still. Surely youll have me remeinher. Gertrude lone Hill. ln the flays of festive claneiug. of the Girls' .Xth- letic Club. Your pink little gingham apron, when l played with you as l'3uh',. ls your niiufl on the wars of Caesar, or thinking' up questions queer To spring on the Rockford Seniors in the Sprin of the Sixteen year? .. U i Curly, little darling, Curly, you're surely a clear! 9 A Curly, little darling, a young sage you appear. .-Xgnes, be not so erool, Turn thy disfavor away! Smile on us once, and our days at school XVill be sunny and brightened alway. lithel, little witch-girl, with clusky tresses anml eyes. l'm sure such a dangerous maiden can bewiteh who- ever she tries Iler spell upon: so please have mercy On ine. Alas! - too late-love curse mel Uno lliunilreil Seventy-two RGGKPORD HIGH lll l ll Y llllllll lllllllllll lllllll llllumll l ll SGHOOL STEEN lilizalmeth Corcoran, you're a dainty little ni Your eyes are like the rainbow, Your mouth was made to kiss. ln future years when you'x'e become a stliool lntrm prim, and this Yerse meets your gaze, remember me, de ll cluntx little miss. XYhenee came that wild and startled look? XVho frightened you, young sir? It wath a girl, in a thtory-bookg She wath wrapped in a bearthkin fur. l.ittle girl of long XVhen my eyes met yours, sweet damsel And l see my own picture there, ln those sky-blue eyes so truthful, l some of their beauty share. So, let me look, sweet Isabelle! ago, bright and happy and fair, 'l'hough the years may pass, Your truthful glass XYill show your face the same as uf old. brifrht and h happy and fair. One lllll1tll'6tl X I RGGHPOHH HHH 'Il l lll a lllllllll lll lllmlll lll lll SCHOOL sm-:H If you were still a baby, and I were a baby, too, I'd sit all clay on the Hoor with you, and pat your cheeks and coo. But I'm a great big Senior girl, and I have so much to do, Because you're no longer a baby, and I go to school to you. Gallant little swimmer, hunter and trapper and guide! XYhere is your friend Leatherstocking? VVhere clo the Injuus rifle? Boy, though you live to a humlrecl. never let care or let wife Steal you away from the forest ancl lake, filch from you your simple life. Little flame, come tell us, be fair, How mama can fmcl you anywhere. Thee ith like God, I gueth, Cauth thee can thee through the walth, And then when I think I am lost, I bawlth.', 1. T. Haight. you're a whole army rlivision, A military band when you yell your decision That you won't eat your pancakes without maple sugar Melted in butter, you're a herce little moocher. One Hundred Seventy-four RGGHPOHH HHH lll Illl ,lllllllll nllllllllllllllllllllnulnilIIIHIH SCHOOL STEEH l wonder whenever l see you How you can stanml up at all! Klay you have neyer a frown. Ducky and round and hrown. Ah. little Haupt boy, You break many a toy Yyith a careless grace and joy: lint the clay will come rouncl, as others have found. That you will have to employ In making many a toy, The same careless grace ancl joy. XVins0me lass, with face of joy, Never let cares that faith destroy ' , q nance rare. Ducky little brownie, rountl as a lvuttcr h'1 , 'l'houg'h years may come. anil years may go llut let them smile on you, sweet girl V XYh0se beauty shines forth through your conutc ,W , . W - Ah, Etta, we'ye seldom seen maul half so fair 'V nity-H ff ,, ' H Ht M it 4 H H at ,f HL as . 7 I ' fi W, 'HMS 'f'7' lk, . Hazel Putnam. who is he? XYho makes you clream by day? Neyer you mind, replieth she. Run along. and play. U n e H u n -l 1' 4- if Seve l RHCHPOHH HUGH llllll clllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Ill SCHOUL STHEN y t Young Leon with your sweet brown eyes i You must have been a model child ii Surely the kids in your classes are wise i For your glances are ex er sw eet and mild bg, Demurc little Quakeress, You look as true as steel, And true you are, for Rockford Claims you through woc and weal. XYas always analyzed l Hazel, Hazel. you little witch! XYho taught you all those wily tricks? XVitl1 which to ensnare and beguile una Any poor man oft his guard, little niinx One ll,un1l1'ed 56Y9l1lX-JIX A. C. X. was a normal Joy He was surely never under sized That was because his babv food I ROGKPORD HIGH II I II I I IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIII IIIII.IIIIIIIIII I IIII SCHOOL STE-SN TINCI-II? LEE Stutlciitt IJma't yt.-u think it is pretty coltl in hum? tc right :1w1ly.' 'I'c1tcI1cl': Yes, hut wc wiII stilltl tm rctt XYccI4s may cumc, :mtl wccks may go, Ilut thc zisscmhlics wc have SICLIJUKI. IIXYIIIII wi111ItI yllll thu if I shtmIrI the, cIc11r? I sImi1IrI gn mail, KIZIVIIIIQI XYtmhI you marry again XXX-II, I wtmhl nut hc quits sta IIIZIII 11s th1ttI Iwtt mt-ii wvrv Iislting, when imc gut Z1 hitc which lmllt-II him IIIIU thc NYZIICIA. I CZIIIII swim I hc shtmtctl ZIIIII sunk. I cztift swim I :mtl szmk IIQZIIII. I CZIIIII swim! I LYIIIII swim I :mtl szmk Im' thc thi1'tI timc, XYcII. sztifl thc m1m tm slittrt-, th1it's Z1 qiict-1' thing' tn hc hrzig giltg' 11IItti1t. 'I'hc Iiiml uIrI gcitt cntcrccl thc th'tt,' IUIIIIIIILQ' ziqztinst thc cttimter. UI'I2lYCI1It ytm :my 1 hc s11i1I. Nw, Imt I'x'c gut swim-tltiiig' just zis gtmtul, M ' mtl utmrctl thmwii 11II cw-iii1tg'. tblisccliicittly thc zittcml Iht ldlI1I1 1 ' ' 'lim IIC cmlcsl, Maw I XYZIIII wcl' mind. camo 1 zmts at thc Iccturc hy I. Ihwplmis wus s . tw thank vim who camo tmt ttmiglit, etc. XL twice fremt tht- l'C2lI', go tm. it's st1II TIIIIIIIIQ' wut. illll' IIil11wl1'o:I avi'-'lily'-si-Nw-11 -' store :mtl 11tImIi'cssccI thc CIQVIX IIIIITIIIUIITI .Xhscl1tIj I Rwfrowv HIGH fu l lll . llllll lllll lll llllllll mmmm lll ml SCHOOL STEEN Horace sallied forth one pleasant eve. v ,Li-, f. A . xp lo call upon a miss, T ,-T And when he reached the residence X 'X T ti ' this. lf, N i l i like 5 i l steps - the W 2, ,. up Da, V311 iillha -,... HC ...-... ... .1 Annette's papa met him at the door. ig. He did not see the miss. .1...r.tm.--. He'll never go there any more, He luom uavop NUI 'snp A Chink by the name of Ching Ling Fell od a street car-bing! bing! The con turned his head. To the passengers said, The car's lost a washer, ding! ding!! Passenger: XYhy are we so late F Conductor: XVell, sir, the train in front was behind, and this one was behind before, besides, Mr. Kittle fassigning reports for 4 English D: And thcre's the Black Death, who wants to take that ? Franklin Lang is going to get married after he graduates, because he will be out of work anyway. Dick savs he will Give me one of his Jicturesfi . ' . .5 H IXever mind, he might forget! XYhat in the world became of that gold case watch yon used to have? VYl1y, you know circumstances alter cases a good deal some- times. Teacher: NZ1lNt'tl'IL' lower animals beginning with Moulton Needham. lllr. Norris says that when he was a boy he never cut any wood. for what was the use. you only cut a tree down to cnt it 1113. One Hundred Seventy-eight Rowena H-GH lu ll llllll llllllllll llll lmulm ll lll SCHOOL sim llll 1 ff 1 ' xl ' ' Q Qi! l A - f 1 I lawl- o.JH,1z ocfp H EHZE llalccd l'utz1tucs--Miss llill uml Xliss Coffee-Miss Lll'lI'C01'2lll. Samlwiclies-illiss llull. l'ic-Mr. Haight. l ink lce Cream-QXlr. lfiiicgziii. liraliam Crzxclwrs-Nl1'. Kelley. Cocoa-Xliss Wialclo. l'icklcs-Mr. lluuu. llakecl llcans-- 'I'ux'e. limit llugs-AMF. ll6y6l'. Hunter. lcv Crezuu lany culorj-Kliss XX'olc4itt. Hershey llzlrs--Miss Remslmurg :mil Salad fit's artisticj-Bliss lloyll. rlliiiizitues-Klr. Ilriggs. Soup-Miss Coggesliall. Milk-Miss Stella l'c-tcrsmi. XYater-Miss Rlclfwmy. 'lliotlipiclcs-Klr. Hanna. ill H H Miss lijellgren. undred Seventy-nine Row-om HIGH lu ll T lllllll lllllll lll llllllll llulll ll lll SCHOUL srfw Heroes and Heroines of the Books of the Hour r The Lady in Red .oY,.,.,..,...., The Hoosier Schoolniaster ,.,,.,,Eill1Zl. Shrope . ,...,,.. Mr. Hanna A Country Doctor ,......,.,.,,,.,, .,,.A,,A,,....,,,, t 'ieorge Ray The Lady at the XYheel .....,.. ....................... l Xliss Foster The Children's Hour .........o,. .....oo,. 8 :SO to 9 in Room 2 Tn the Yalley of the Dead ...... ........... . .Y .,.........,...........v llelow 7571, Silas lllarner .............. ,.,...................A,,A,w.,,.,,,...,....... ..,..... t 2 eorge Gardner lehabod Crane lhegend of Sleepy Hollowl ........ ............... ' 'Sodn Stater Molly Make-llelieve .l,.........,.,..... ................. ,...,, X l argaret Shockley Daddy Longlegs ....,,.o,,,,. The Call of the XX'ild ,.,,.,. The Rivals ............,,,,..,, The The A Certain Rich Klan ....., Maelstrom .i,e. Right of Way ...,. Ono Ilunll el Eighty T ll iff, ly, .li ...,.r., Ci11s'l lllewiield ........i,.,....llorden Ells ..i,,,,,,,,Horacc and Paul .......,.riil16 Senior Finals XYhere is your admit Horace XYOI'tl'IZlll'l HHHHHOHH HHH lu ll ,lllllll llllllllll llll llnlnl ll lll SCHOOL STHEH Girl-Broke l RliSllKl.-XX is a callow youth we endure, pity. and finally em- brace. Harold Saunders, after a prolonged stay in the eighth grade proudly appropriated this title and blossomed forth in a variety of little niannerisnis that were a delight and a revelation to his younger brother. lfor now, instead of advertising its neglected condi- tion, his hair stood up in surprise at unaccustomed acquaintance with a brush. Sister, who now and then stirred up the contents of the dresser drawers and seized anything' of use to her that rose to the sur- face. conhscatcd a jar of cold cream. His hands, the reliection from which had once darkened the room, grew pale with their proximity to soap and water. High School alone without the assistance of a girl could never have accomplished this transformation. Une day, soon after his introduction to High School, he metthis remarkable crea- ture. Now the name of the marvel was Gwendolyn. No other title could have been more appropriate to this creature, for she vaunted the peroxide curls of a movie heroine and had the perpetual smile of a toothpaste advertisement. Don't gain the impression that tiwendo- lyn was light and frivolous. liar from it, for she lived on Marie Corelli and Alexandre Dumas. Harold was wise to the different methods of shaking' off the girls of his sister's type, but this new species found him an easy mark. lm- pressed by the knowledge that this paragon of wisdom condescended only to boys who were in some way above the ordinary, the Fresh- man formed as great an attachment for her as sister had formed for gum. His red tie was not in tune with liwendolyn's temperament, and so sister was able to appropriate it without a tight. Lllr. Saunders re- ceived the shock of his life, when he inspected his son's semester re- port and discovered that Harold had not tlunked in Latin. Harold was not studying from desire of knowledge, nor did he love his teach- er, but his greatest ambition was to remain in the same Latin class as tiwendolyn. tiwendolyn often reiterated the fact that mental accom- plislnnents were more to be desired than physical prowess. So be- tween trying to comprehend A Romance of Two XYorlds and l.e Tulip Noir, which books she forced on him at every opportunity. Harold had no time to devote to athletic stunts. lfortunately for the honor of the family, she did not request him to wear a wrist watch. There is no doubt but that he would have done it. for Harold was thor- oughly girl-broke. Regardless of his mental achievements, she had lately been somewhat cool to him. XYhat was worse, tiwendolyn tlaunted a new friendship link, which. despite his maneuverings, he was unable to decipher. .Xt each meal sister reported the latest idiosyncracies of her brother but on this day her gleeful narrative was interrupted by a miniature tornado that rushed into the room and demanded, XYho's Une Hundred lfliglity-one Rocrrowv we-:H 'Il l lll e .llillllll lllllllllll llllllll nnmull llml SCHOOL srfw used my hair brush? There's long brown hairs in it. lf yon're going tu let that grinning idiot sneak into my room every day, l'm going to move. lint sister's reply was lost on Harold for he had made a remark- able discovery. Little brother's hair was brushed back and smeared with something that smelled suspiciously like the cold cream which had formerly reposed in a certain dresser drawer. Vtfith a dexterons twist, little brother dove under the table and reappeared on the other side to remark, lt makes my hair look lots nicer than yours. As the enemy had out-maneuvered him and had found refuge behind mother's chair, Harold retired to complete preparations for the basketball game that evening. Now, although this love-sick Freshman was no NVarren Kerrigan, he was rather a nice looking kid. But tonight when he en- tered the dining room again, he looked like an Adonis to his little brother. Is it any wonder that sister fied for her life as she remarked, By the way, l've just remembered that Gwendolyn said she couldn't go with you tonight. Go to the game and youlll see whyf, XYe read of the rides of Sheridan and Paul Revere, but no hero of history ever equalled the desperate ride of Harold Saunders and his trusty lford to the home of the faithless Gwendolyn. He arrived just in time to see the temperamental Gwendolyn, who preferred mental accomplishments to physical prowess, leaving home with the captain of the basketball team, a boy who was accomplished in the art of blurfing and didn't know whether Marie Corelli was a movie actress or a new kind of shaving soap. Minerva Lander. .titer my ji , ' ' 1:51 x , ' V ti - 1 F i One Hundred Eighty-two ROGHPURD H1611 rll l lll ,IHIIIHU uffmlffil bfllllll 11111111111 IIH HH SCHOOL STEEN IlllllglllCll1l07lS Q ga? l111:1gi11e- , . . 11 1 Lrusl gett111g tw scl111ul1111 t1111c. ' C5 Dor11tl1y .Iz1111is1,111 wasti11g her 1111112 Ly .H dbx? JSI, hYiYi21l1 1101111112111 if she were tall. I. U The classes 111 SCNVIIIQI Cllllllg' peu- X nuts. .EAW Lloyd SXYHIISUII w1th red Ilillf. Qg,,,t.. Clyde Oliver lfliukillg- worriecl with Q . care. . 1 'Q 1 Q Harold I,1111cl 111 a clcrhy. 1-' Clare Hinkley witl1o11t a blush. ci Louis llllllftlffll rising' early. 5, fa? cg , Ruth XYilliz1111s using slang: 'Q Q1 The llush l.cz1g'11e ill Z1 IJZIYYJCI' shop. Q 4 ai , 0 F913 Prerl XX1lc11x 11'1tl1m1t Il Q11'l, X A '-'E - Q , Yc1'111111 ,Xlherslctt c1'11el1e1i11g lace. 4 v, A: f UnelI1111111'e11liighly-tI11'1-P HOGHPOHH HHH 'Il HH 1IIHIIIW Hurmmm NIMH SCHUOL STEEN I I I Peculiarities of R. H. S. 1 . Q X as . Mr, XUITISS yukcs. 1 53' ' .4 1 le 5' 2. KZlflll'j'Il Salisbu1'y's . 5. l'Iz11'1'iet Slwaffs plaid 1lOSiCl'j', 4. Hzmwlcl XX'essman's l'CCit2ltiOl1S, D. Hzzmlcl L'zulwell's sneeze fr. LXIZlI'iOIl Xnrtlfs Htllllillg' I-FE Oll'H.1lIll1l'HIl Iiiprlltx'-f I locks uf hzlir. 7. I-m11sIJz1111H11'tl1 8. llezmtriccx Xlorlcg 'L li21lhl'j'l1 I,1lI'lC1'.'4 cm H? Q lzalwll. 75 CSUIVCS. 'i1lSilj'. 10. Xlr. XY11cs1Iwff'w .Xs Z1 ma of filftfl ll. l'z111l AXl1lI'g'2l1l.S XXHIHQ 12. King IJllllll.S, I3cgpa1'aIHn1 13. filCI11ly Swnw's cvil cycs. LIE tter D.. Rovfrowv H1611 fll l lll llllllll lllll lll llllllll llmlllll ll ll swow- srfff-1 A Cheerful Letter From Our Pinnoek Correspondent l,lllllliCli, lJCL'ClllllCl' 23, lUl5. Iii-XR .lL'lDtili--l wuz 21 goin to try 2111 write ll little peeee, hopin to git to l1ev it pnblishecl i11 your t'1'is111ns llllllllM'l', b11t l l1ev llCl1 so bizzy with trouble here Elf l'innoek to tlo Zlllyllllllg' ov tl1e kincl. I would ov lJCCll verry glad to ov eontributetl Slllllllllll fer tl1e Crismus l1llll'Il3Cl' ov tl1e hluclge, llllt th21re llilllll 21 l'lllllllC thing l121p- penetl Zlftlllllfl llC2ll' fer so long' Zl time l got ele11e onten tl1e lllltltlll ov writin il tall. An thin, agin, tl1e wether wuz so kolcl fer Z1 llltlllfil. er so. lllflt nobuclmly Ctlllltlllyt llllftllf' clo nuthin, nohow. The koltl spell enm whoopin on suflclen as lig'ht11i11 late i11 Xoveniber 21rte1' 21 tine XX'ZlI'lll f21ll 2111rl tuck evvery o11e turriblv by Slll'171'lZC,Zlll it looks ez ef it wnz ll goin to stay all winter. ll2111k l321tes, tl1e iee lllllll. is bnstecl over tl1e wether, fer l1e tuek 21 job of gettin out 21bo11t Z1 Illtilliifllltl cloll21rs worth ov iee, fro111 l.1lliL' Kl21rtl1y, 2111 she up an froze tl1irtee11 feet sleep clown lllttl tl1e w21tter an no man liillllt git no iee OlllCll Z1 freeze like th21t, he's tlone throwecl llp l1is contract. 2111 is bustecl higher 11er Z1 kite. l,L'llllllZll1tl kiilllllflflj' l1CCl1l tr211np workin fer l1i111 fer five tlllll2ll'S Il Illtilllll Zlll his borcl 2111 tl1e feller nlriv tl1e cows clown inter the mechler lot one clay to t21ke Z1 clrink llllltill tl1e big NVZll'lll spring. Zlll they wuz so rlry 211111 sloocl ilrinkin so long' tl121t tl1e lfillllll, havin no fur eote. I guess, froze stiff IIS Il Slllll post 2111 is21 Sllllltllll th21re yet, fer over three weeks now, XV2lltlll fer tl1e k'Ul'lillL'l' to git threw tl1e snow tlrifts to lilllll 21ncl set on hi111 fer 2111 inquest. rlillZll'C is nineteen lJl'2ll'j' ehiekens. seve11 crows, Zllltl three wiltl clueks froze tight into tl1e top ofthe big' ellu111 tree U11 tl1e llloocly hill, 2111 nobody lillllll elime the tree to get e111 outen, I1Cl'lItlQlll1 lillllll shute no lDllllL'lS llllftl Cllllft to lDI'CZlli e111 loose Zlll tlrop e111 clown. 'l'l1e fel- lers has pepperecl ZIXYZQ' at Clll till most ov tl1e lCZllllCl'S is shot HflCll lowest tlown, b11t tl121t ll12ll'C 1lo11't tlo no good Z1 t21ll. They 21bsolivelv won't budge. Then right o11 top 111' the eoltl spell we had 21 lllll'l'llJlll storm with tl1e ll0ZlX'iCSl snow ever SCCII ennvwhere Zlftlllllll i11 these l'lQ'g'lllS, Zlll :1 wincl blowin like a ll2iI'l'j'li?tllC the l111ll ti111e for moren three cluys till ll streteh, 2111 when it wuz 21ll over 2111 quietecl clown, ljllllltwli wuz elene gone otifen tl1e n1z1p. You see we lay ill sort of El valley, Ylllllllli nbowt Iltlftll 2111 Iilllltll Zlll o11 the west ov us El levvel llfilfj' stretehin tllll gosh- warcls towzircls tl1e Rocky Klou11t21i11s. an tl1e Sltlflll it lilllll ll'Ulll lllkt west tl1e l111ll ti111e flll flriftecl tl1e snow offul to beholml ovver till' IJl'Zll'j' 2111 tl1e11 clown ovver tl1e l1ill on tl1e top of l'i1111oek. You nevver seen no seeh clrifts lllJXN'llZlI'C ez th21re wuz evvery- wl121re ill llllll1UCli tl1e next morning. The l111ll valley wuz purty 11e21r fjllt' II11111l1'e1l Nighty-five H ill Ill .llilllllllllllllllllllllllmulm llllll SCHOOL STEEN levvel full frum sidet o side, half a mile wide, an the little crick-Minnie crick we call it-hed a snow bridge over it fer moren a mile up an down stream. an the drifts evverywhare wuz packed so mighty hard thet a man, or even a horse, could walk ovver them purty neer enny place. People had begun makin paths around the verry fust day an throwin the snow up on both sides ov the paths, so when it kep, on growin higher an higher most ov the paths got covvered in on top, an by night on the seckond day Pinnock wuz a cave taown, with most evverybody going abowt like a mole, an nevver somin nowhare neer the top. I live neer the west bluff an I wuz woke abowt midnite ov the seckond day by Mr. james VV. Miller, a farmer livin west of town. who started to kum into town on bizness an got off the rode an drove out on to the snow drifts an fell down through em an through my roof in to my kichen with his teams an waggin. I nevver in my life heerd a wuss racket in a dwellin house. The hosses wuz both standin on thare head, with the waggin on top ov em an them a squealin an kicken to beat four ov a kind, an Mr. Miller an his hired man an a feller as wuz ridin with em wuz all a hollerin bloody murder H11 prayin fer help at the same time. It seemed like we'd nevver git the muss straightened outen an git settled down agin. The school marm that bords to widder Martins is a fresh air en- thoosiast an she left her winder open all the time, an in the middle ov the third nite three cows kum into her room through the Winder an skairt her into all kinds ov fits, an the widder don't seem able to git the cows outen agin. Thares a mewl in the belfry ov the Mennonite Church in our town and it won't try to jump down an they don't know what to do about it. an Mr. VVilliams's oldest boy hez turned crazzy an is tunnelin north through the drifts like mad, throwin snow behind him, an it is verry doubtful if the three men as hez gone arter him will be able to ketch up with him an git him before he gits all froozin up. A rescue party ov farmers wuz over to give aid an they dug down an happened to strike square on top of the big, seven foot wide town well, an they kep a diggin an a diggin till they hed gone clene down to the bottom ov the forty foot well. Its a offul time an haint gettin verry much better yit. About our only way out is up an down the leetle frozen crick, in a little tiny bote I am lettin town people use. Abowt the only funnie thing wat happened wuz, you all know we had a skunk round wat we couldnt l-:itch altho some one seed him evvery day. XN'el, he froze stiff out side Spinster VVardls door an she declares now she is goin to hev a beootiful muff made frum the skin. I'm clene discouraged, but I'll keep snoopin round an ef enny funnie things happens. I will write you abowt them. Yours fer literachure, Gay Syre. lliachel Ifolzj Une Hundred Eighty-six mm in nu fumeHIHIIRIIIrwumunummumm 'E --'BUSH qc um Ur: ONLY mom fora bmw. PUREQSEQ J IEE Klottu: lf we must, we must: but wc 4lon't. Flower: ,I'illslmry's X XX. Chief-hair-on-the-fzlcc ..,.......,. Capt. Uristles ....www.,, .......,... I lush rangers .....,.. llushwhackers ,,,,...,. ' u Tu5T gmt: Y GH 'bf , gt DQRHW M fr' QBGUXN9 Nw Vx. , Norwe- N ' ,-. A' ..- '?: :3i:Q f??'. - -z -ff::Efgk 4 A .I 7 7 XI' Lowly wiskeritcs 5- Q ., xx, ' r I fl XX IISOII Ralph .lackm vu burr, l'. Hopkins, M. Cottm Rider. U, Cadwell, XV. l'arsuu Phillip 4 flfrk Dr-9 ,g.,laai.4A,l3 . l . , z:.. 1 CZ nn: A ' -f I x I ktELwLJu?uLLlml'n9 I U n H ul I ll1f.,l1t mm III iw .lllllllllllllllllllllllllummm: lllul Sm Sir Roger de Coverley at the Burnie Banquet VVAS an honorary member of the Iiurns Club, appointed because of my good looks, So when the first January, IQI6, came around, I received an invitation for myself and lady to attend the annual banquet on the first Monday of February. XYith scarce a thought, I accepted. VVho should have the pleasure of being my lady? Oh! this would be easy! There would be plenty of widows and old maids, at least. who would fall on their knees before me in order to attend this fifty cents a plate feed. I wrote six friends during the first six days, but I always received an answer such as, I have a previous engagement for that evening. This just shows what popular and attractive ladies that I am acquainted with. Then followed a long struggle between me and myself as to who the seventh honored female would be. I drew lots, played cards, flipped coins, in fact, l did everything imagin- able to ascertain who the lucky one would be, because I hated to slight any one. The day was rapidly approaching, only ten days being left before the banquet. The next eight winners of my cards had bids already, or else they had no time to make ample and adequate prepara- tions on such short notice. Conditions were becoming serious. How- ever, on the next day I received a beautiful white letter. At last some one had realized my importance. lint, alas, on opening it, I found that it was from my poor country niece stating that she would pay me a visit and would arrive the next day. Uh! horrors! Now I should have to take her unless I could get some one before she came. I went out on the corner of State and IXlain Streets. Here I stood for five hours on my swollen feet waiting for some one to come. Ilut it hap- pened that there passed no women within my understanding or rea- soning. Then a cold chill ran through me. XVhat if a friend should come along? I should certainly have to gain enough courage to con- front her, humbly ask. and then thank her. This was too much. I started off towards home on the run. Early the next day I met the Ii. D. train two miles north of the city. My niece was on it and she recognized me. So I started for the depot. There I had to endure a wait of forty minutes on my above-mentioned swollen feet for the train to arrive. Un our way to my place we passed a popcorn stand. Ella, my niece, wanted some. So I stopped. The blamed humbug who sold the popcorn would not split a sack, so I would not get any. Then I played upon her good will to be my guest on Monday at the banquet. She tried making excuses, but I was too smart for her, be- cause I answered them all. She finally consented. At last the fatal day arrived. Mother told us not to eat anything before we started, for we should have enough there. At the appointed time, eight o'clock, after a wait of an hour and a half. we sat down to eat. NVe had first a dish of white soup. I heard a couple across the table call it cream of celery soup, but I did not Une Hundred Iilighty-1-igrlit Rvwrowv HIGH ll l lll . IIIIIII Ill Ill lllllllallfinum III III SGHOQL STHEN believe them. Ileing used to eat supper at five o'clock I was nearly starved. Thinking, too, that this was all we were going to get, I asked three times for more. Then I thought it was fumly why it was nec- essary to soil four spoons, two forks, and one knife for soup. I was beginning to feel fine after my siege of starvation. when my soup dish was taken away. I sat there trying to keep up conversation with the lady on my left, being somewhat ashamed of Ella. Suddenly a flock of waiters came out of the kitchen with big trays balanced on their heads. shoulders, and hands. To my astonishment one tray was set before me. It contained a large hunk of beef, roasted potatoes, etcet- era. I had quite a task downing it all after the three dishes of soup, but I ate it in order to save throwing it away. lfive more times was I astonished to see the flock of waiters swarm out of the kitchens with mountains of salads, cake, ice cream. and other dainties. Ilut I got on the outside of them all. The only real great problem was to learn what spoon to use. However. I always asked the lady on my left: so I got along all right. After the late supper I was beginning to be- come sleepy. llut the festivities were not yet all over. liach man at the center table, I believe there were fourteen of them, gave a few re- marks about Ilurns, long and tediously, until I thought that I knew l1urns's history better than my own. It was awful, in fact, I yawned out loud four times to the amusement of that couple across the table from me. lilla did not agree with me that it was then time to go, a11d so there I had to wait. I think she danced every dance with a hand- some. smimoth-appearing young man, whose friend, by the way, was the lady I tried visiting with at the table. He thought he was getting even with me by his action, but it did not worry me, although I tried several times to get her to give me one dance. llisgusted, I again asked her if she were not ready to go. She told me to run along and go to bed. XYasn't that a saucy remark for nothing but a country girl to make to an honored gentleman like me? That smooth fellow, I learned later, took his girl home and came back to dance with mine. I left. The next morning I arose at the late hour of nine o'clock. That snip of a niece of mine did not get up at all, but made me send her ice water and bromo seltzer. 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XYlXX'I'IiIJI .'Xg'c11ts fm 11' Illy hair i11Vig111'z1l111'. II111'1Ic11 Iills. TH IQIQXI: thmfl llylll. S11ilz1I1lu fm-pz11'tics 111' class eIccti1111s. Miss I. Hill. Students, Book Store Better Goods at Better Prices Nicholas, 12 Centuries, and 5c of theme paper for 34.00 We cheat you as best we can Co-Operative Store 'VVS handle exclusively wheel- barrows, hair pins, needles, pen- cils, coal-liods, 1Y1Pl1'S clothing. XVe d efy competition. Time-Worn Sub- ject Research Co. afflicted with The Theosopliical Society of Brain Food Deaiers in Assemblies and speakers for them. XVe have the best list of speak- ers on and off the stage and fitt- ing subjects. E. Wi1son's School of Applied Science E.. WILSON, Pres. SOD. STATER, Dancing D. JAMISON, Mechanical Sciences Courses in Bug, Clog, Fire and Other Dancing under direction of S. Stater from The Was7iwomdn's Rub. H Courses in Music on Victrola, Graphonola and Play- er-Pianos under D. Jamison. Other courses to suit you. ,11. Come Here and Spend Your Time In Qur Classroom This Space Reserved for Skandia Hotel CORNER MADISON and FIRST STREETS ABSOLUTELY P1REPRooP Every Room An Outside Une Roof Garden on the second story from the top. Uur hash is the hest. It will stand the strain for it has been there. Mgr. Elmer T. Johnson Waiters Ruth A.--Z. johnson Bouncers Don Dick Blenda Helen , Stanley SKANDIA HGTEL I , A Trip Through Rockford ..l..T - The following are experiences of jane Aerdel of San lfrancisco, while she was visiting in Rockford. The first place she visited was the C. lf. llenry Clothing Co. ii - L. rl , llenry Clothing' Company is the oldest clothing' store in Rockford, having been established since 1,981-just thirty-tive years ago-at the same location they occupy now. They occupy the three Hoors and basement of the building at the northeast corner of State and lvlain streets, and in addition to this a fifty-foot building on the north for their new Shoe lbepartnient on the first tloor, and their offices on the second floor. The basement is filled with the largest line of leather goods and trunks in Rockford. They handle several well known makes of goods, such as llartmann's Trunks, which won tirst prize at the Pan- ama-l'asific Exposition for wardrobe trunksghikely liaggagc, etc. The tirst Hoor is occupied by men's suits and furnishings, includ- ing gloves, hats, shirts, ties, etc. Their clothing department consists of such well known makes as Hart Schatifner K Klarxf, Society l1rand, and Levy llrothersf' Their exclusive shirt houses are: XVilson lSros., Star, and Kingly,' giving' a line of merchandise unexcelled by anyone. They also handle the .'Xrrow brand Collarsg Fownes Cilovesg lxnox, Trimble, and llorsalino lflats. Their shoe department, which occupies the first Hoor of the building north, han- dles exclusively Hanan and Florsheim Shoes. They are known the world over for their quality. The entire second floor is occupied by their lioys' Department, which carries a larger and more complete stock of boys' things than any other store in Rockford. This department has fifteen outside windows which gives them perfect daylight to show goods. Ou the third floor are located the wall cabinets for overcoats, raincoats, dress suits, etc. Here you can easily sec everything in the size you want in one cabinet. They also have two big' stockroonis for their reserve supply of merchandise, and a large, well ventilated tailor shop on this tloor. july 8 we visited the E. Sz XV. Clothing store. There we were met by the most cordial gentlemanly-like clerks, each happy, as if he were glad to work for a standard' Erin selling the best of goods. One of the distinguishing features of this store is the large skylight in the roof. This gave us a good natural light from which to pick a color for blames' suit. The clerk was very friendly. He told us that the E. Sz XV. Company ran a chain of live stores in Illinois and Iowa, so it was able to give eustoniers a larger and newer assortment of the best clothing for a reasonable price. Another thing that interested me was the necktie counter by the Main Street entrance. Here we purchased a number of ties for brother. They were just what he has been teas- ing for lately, large, wide silk ties, with checks and stripes. The general appearance was a light, tidy store with wide, clear aisles, shining counters and glass closets. july 12. Next we visited the Rockford Printing Company. lt was considerably different from that which We saw last year. They had moved one door to the west and were now occupying three floors with about six times as much fioor space as they had before. On the first floor is the 11l2I1l3gCI'7S office, in the rear of which arc the general offices. Everything on the Hrst floor was furnished in beautiful stained oak. Wlith such office conveniences it makes it seem nearly a pleasure to Work in them. But we could not stay here long, so went up stairs. The distinguishing feature of the building on all floors was the cement floors, making the building fireproof. Next we T . R R i l lioezgtfutm Plans: une Cv!-iP!1NY ln 'T 5 49:- 'In vi-V lst? 4, f s . -- . it M.,,swTw:'1 f we ff' - I - to W gn., .Q-sf ' .L,,,,...gHl '-' iw 5252- 1 -- ... G1...f555'H',W' If T' -'fYI ' . K ,,.. iiif'f'..f ' . ,. All -' I- gm' QT'?'g5 ii-'EFL' V . 4, . -V f. V . i A eanie to the composing room. llere were almout iilteen men working alone on setting up type. ,Xnfl hy the way, l learnecl that one fellow looked after nothing' hut the composing' of the Owl ancl Steen. lfroni there we passecl through into the printing rooin. 'llhe size of the ina- ehinery was the astonishing point of this room. lfinally, we again entereml the offices. There we stopped ancl loolierl over some of the work of the house. There were visiting cards, inenus, programs, An- nuals, Owls, and every other lcinfl of work. l shall never forget that new building, its cleanliness, size, and its new facilities for handling large printing jobs. 'Iuly 15. XX'e visited the .Xshton Dry floods Store. This is about the largest store in the city, having' three floors and basement. ln the basement there are novelties, dishes and gingliams. On the main fioor there are innumerable attractive articles in jewelry, candy and wearing materials, all for ladies and girls. Un the second floor are ready-niade apparels. The third floor is given up to curtains and rugs. All the articles were so attractive that we could hardly help purchas- ing. The clerks were all more willing' to see us waited upon rather than gossip among themselves. The feature of the store was the long show windows on the Hain and State Street sides. .luly 20. Today it is raining, so I had to stay in. The forenoon was spent evenly between sleeping and eating. In the afternoon I looked over the 1916 Steen. That is the book published annually by the Rockford Iligh School pupils. I renienibered that the printing was done by the Rockford Printing' Company, but yet I decided that the company must have had some good cuts to work upon, or else it could not have had such good success. So l revisited the printing house and was shown the cuts. The cuts for the Steen were all made by the Ilureau of Engraving of lllinneapolis, Illinn. This company has been doing the greater share of the engraving in the United States. lt inakes a specialty of rush orders. Many of the cuts marked rushl' were received within one week. O I Q II I III I I Iiilai III 9 2 55 5 ,,..Ii,5Ii5 I: :ss su, ...... 53. 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Our upftofthefminute system, which we IIIIIIII! give you, and our instructive Books will surely lighten your Burden. 55555 ggi . .-.--.. A proposition from the Natural Leaders in the College Annual Engraving field from an organization of over 150 people, founded 555555555 over I7 years ago, and enioying the Confidence and Good Will :::::::: 555555555 of the foremost Universities of this country, is certainly worth 555555555 Y ls not the BUREAU OF ENGRAVING, inc., Deserving of the Opportunity of showing what it can do for - YOU? MINNEAPOLIS f MINNESOTA fiiiiiiii 40 09000 O O O O 0 O O O 5 O Q O 0 6 0 0 6 O I 0 O O 4' O 0 O 0' O 0 6 4 O- 4 6 O O ll O Q I 6 O I O 0 6 6 6 O 9 0 6 6 6 6 9 O 0 6 6 0 0 6 8 6 6 U 0 6 O 6 it Rockford 56 lnterurban Railway Company AND Rockford City Traction Co. HARLEM PARK Hononegah Park The Ideal Places to Hold Your Picnies For Further Information Address C. C. Slioclcley, G. F. 56 P. A. ROCKFORD, ILL. The Rockford lnterurban Railway Co. The Rockford City Traction Co. Our slogan is Safety lfirst YCourtesy Always. Also to render good service at all times. llononegah l'ark, located on the lleloit Division, north of Rock- ford, is the most beautiful park in the state, scenically and historically. lllr. Goss, manager of Hononegah Park is doing everything possible to make this park the playground for picnic parties. The R. 81 I. Ry. Co. are glad to assist him in any way and will make special rates dur- ing the summer. Harlem llark is located on the lines of the Rockford City Traction Co., is only a fifteen minute ride over the new double track line, and has all the amusements that are found in any up-to-date park. lt has a roller skating rink which is the largest in the state, a fine dancing pavilion, roller skating afternoon and evening, dancing every night. ln connection with the aniusements found in the park, the manage- ment furnishes plenty of free entertaimnent, making this the ideal place for recreation. The R. Sz l. Ry. Co. conducts a fast freight and express business. Freight is forwarded to all points on our line twice daily except Sun- days. Express is handled on all passenger ears, which gives hourly service. For further information address any agent of the Company or C. C. Shockley, General Freight 81 Passenger Agent. Adveffiw-2mQHfS THE generosity of the advertisers in the Steen has rnade the pub- lication of this bool: pos- sible, and one evidence of loyalty to the High School and to the Annual will be patronage extend- ed to the business firms Whose advertisements appear in the following pages. Business Managep. CartyfDever Co. iillihis 321 West State Street 418 East State Street 1055 West State Street 1018 South Main Street Packing House, corner Auburn St. and Central Ave. Our Meats Will Please You. GOOD THINGS TO EAT AND DRINK AT 9 COLAT ES BON BONS We make everything we serve. Question for debate for the ll. A-X. C.-Resolved, That inarriecl men make the best husbancls. S0112 Papa, who was Shylock l'z1pz1: Shame on you, son, go sturly your lliblcf' Sophoinorci ls the store full? lfrcsluuzinz l clon't know: it was out all ni0'ht 5 , 411. AX. C. .XlZ1l'l4IS, conticling' to 41, AX. C. krllllllllllllllji My hair won't stay up when I wc-zu' it clown. i IUx'crl1cz1rcl in the lunch-roonijz Ulust look at that hair in the honey! Sure enough. it must have got caught in thc comb. -Iunior: My sister got a pearl from a clam. lfreslunzuiz M'l1l'l2lt'S llOtl'lll10'I mv sister wot 21 clianioncl - 1, s . r, from Z1 lobster. HERES at lot of satisfaction in lacing il style leader. in being the first to show what is Sllff' to be the popular thing. As u store wcfve c-njoyed this distinction for il good many years, and we extend the opportunity to you to 4-njoy this sort of leadership in The New Summer Styles in Ucuppenhezmer Glofhes at 320 to 40 Better Furnishings with Splendid Assortments and Values C. V. OLSON CLOTHING CO. lflez-pr r:z.,1lws Shop 218-220 SEVENTH ST. C A The H0.133ZS'5P31919s-:.... If It's New We Have Ir Everything New but the Salesmen Kelly 5? Johnson UP-TO-THE-MINUTE HABERDASHERS 306 West State St., Rockford, Ill. Bell Phone Main 981 We Specialize Men's Suits at 815, S18 and 520. ru-Q A I GUR greatest claim to your consideration when pur- chasing a piano, is the reliability of our product. The SCHUMANN PIANO is made in a factory where the entire organization has but one purpose in view, the making of a perfect piano. G1The great care used in the hidden parts make possible an UNLIMITED WAR- RANTY which assures every owner of a Schumann Piano absolute satisfaction. SCHUMANN PIANO CO. STATE AT WYMAN ln biiviu-1' s irinff' lamb mic should make im uiries reffzirfl- N 5 I ing which spring. S 'lust try to hc yuiirself. lt may tirc you, hut try it. .X fool and his money are soon pettecl. Ring around the rosy Feel as fine as silky It's best for you, It's best for me, This Union Dairy Milk. THREE CHEERS FOR U. D. Co. T H E A LLB N ABBOTT-DETROIT S 7 9 5 OO 6 and 8 Cylinder S1195 and up I R ,fm z - 4 ,fx M X2 --55' rig t ,min E M gli ' 2 X Q Yu.-,Q ' ' Central Auto Company 120-126 N. FIRST ST. TELEPHONE, 2597 Storage -- Supplies -- Repairing a Specialty To the Students of Rockford High School T and Readers of The Steen: We Want You to Think of THE IMPERIAL 110 WEST STATE STREET Wlten in need of Candy, Cut Flowers, Soda Water, Ice Cream, Lunches and Banquets. We manufacture our own Candy, Ice Cream, Ices, etc., and we have just com- pleted our new Rose Garden Banquet and Dance Hall on the second floor, where we can seat 400 at one time, and can take care of' 75 couples. for a dance. Large porch on the river side, 44 x 22 feet, off' the ball room. We also have a private dining room, seating 40, on the second floor. Let us figure with you on your parties, dances, banquets, etc. 6 Q 6 Q Q HE IMPERIAL SWISS LAUNDRY LAVERNE MARSH The Finest Laundering and Most Expert Dry Cleaning TELEPHONES 368 119 N. MAIN STREET Qur 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 WI B U R N S 501 EAST STATE STREET When You Think DRY GCDQDS THI K- TEWART 81 DRY GOODS Se, -5-CARPETSSQSHOES im X5 '-691 ff ggi? ,didief Z 2533- . f rl' Z jf-it HE sooner you learn to come to our drug store for everything you need in the drug line, the sooner you will come to the store that car- ries none but the purest, freshest drugs and choicest drug store articles. We Want your drug business only because we give you reliable medicines and merchandise for your money. COME TO OUR DRUG STORE Punt onuos Q ! .7 , ' 1 ' J ' amwna N - fx: Q 100' fl j f tailffif. N21 F ' y . up ' . , ' ' 47 Five-suns, 'F Q old, :zu s econ. 71: s1',.No 3-no Avenue' New. 794 I. M. GELHAAR Furrier xx 1: 1 1 1 NI 11 1 u 1 106 W1-st State Street RUCKFORD : ILLINOIS Your Neighbor lVears One SUIT OR OVERCOAT N 0 B 0 More Less MADE T0 ORDER GZaSgOW Tailors 218 S. Main si. E. P. DANIEL, Mgr We Win and Hold Our Trade by Selling Quality First Always A.W. Norbeek 81 Son Better Shoes - 504 Seventh St. First Class Shoe Shine .fvf Ladies and Gentlemen 112 N. Wlyrnun Street PETER LAMBEROU The wurlfl is CUIl11JlJS6'Cl of three classes, the going- to difs. the divers, 211111 have d1111e'Q. Klince pic was rlisc11x'e1'ecl in 1596. clyspepsia 111 15'?7. Alilll was created first. but 11111112111 0:11110 :1 sccuncl after 211111 asked him huw lung he had been waiting. Wie Carry lt Biggest und Best Line of Sporting Goods in the City SPAULDING LINE The Hex! is .llnwlys llw C111-upesl lill1YlII.ES -VND REP.-XIRINC E. A. NELSON Sporting: Gomls 219 Sevvntli St. For The Best Flowers GUTU ROCKFORD FLORAL CO. 103 W. Stale Street Colnmmeneement Flowers -1 Slzericlltvv GEQ. F, E. L. SIA. M. THoMPSo B U R R Pictures and Picture Frames, Hvzulquarlers for Arzistis znrumffazs portmg Goods 125 N. Main Street Rockford, Ill. NELSON HOTEL BLDC. I3I'il1'0l4'l WHll'hPS 33.00 to 5550.00 Young M1-n's WYlll1'lll'S 33.00 to 575.00 Girls ,IilIlilllf'S0 Rings 55.00 and up Young Mcxfs Rings fl2.5ll1lIl4l up W0 carry an large mul cmnplctm- stock ol' Diamonds, Invitations mul Announcements WH- llilYl' mldml t0m1l'lurgn'all1l Ylll'lt'4lrl01'li0fJ1'N'1'lI'f.0ll1'0l.lllL'IIIUSI1'0lllIPll'l1' lin:-s of Slilll0lll'l'y. Ve' will glaully llll'IllSll 4'Hlllllill4'S nn any lllflll ol lillgruvirlg GEO. E. HANS N BRO . 'I'llIi QL'-XLITY JIQWELKY STURE llll SI'IX'l'IN'I'll S'I'liI'Il'I'I' .X lZlSlIIH1l pnlmlxczllum l7I'11lTS un zlrlwlc on Inc l.:wt 'l'w11cl1 IM-fore thc XYcfl1li11g'. I1 is usually mzulc with ll pow- wlm' pull. l5ollr2ml3o11es G CG. lgUlll.2lJ::Ulll'S STATIC AT NYYH.-KN ST. llUC1xl URD'S LE,4DINC IIRIC S'I'URlu' Said an ll1't'lly' young lzuly lllllllt'tl Kraus llcra-'S ll sec1'ct---lu-011 as still as il lIl0llS1'. You can lmuy il pretty can-fl. or new slut- ioncry lay the yurxl Down at lllc Rockford Office Suppl House NEXT DOOR SOI. TH UF STIQWYAHTF WE GIYE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO RUSH ORDERS OLD PHONE 202 lLifPnnnn Cb. 423 E. State Street Rockford, Illinois 'lille proof of the picnic in the eating. Many men who fall off the water xxt on are promptly picltefl up by the police patrol wagon. Our sclioolmaam says that love making is usually taught at night scliools. WHEN IN NEED OF Stationery, Perfumes, Toilet Soaps, Face Creams, Pure Drugs, Combs, Brushes, Sponges, Pocket Books or Rubber Goods We invite you to see our stock PAINTS, OILS AND CLASS F.G.COY ER A Druggist 308 E. State Street Rockford, Illinois KE YT 9 For Style, Quality and Service in Livery, Taxi Cab anfl Clothing and Shoes Baggage Lille -'- BE SURE AND S151-I OPEN DAY AND NIGHT . 1 B. 81 K. C10l1l1llg Co. 'l'1-lm-pl1o11es: Main 213 Home 213 218 South Wylllllll St. 606-608 SCVCllll1 Sl. - ,7 l-Q ,W11et11 er it is . A Trunk, Bag, Suitcase or aulyllling tllut will 11111110 Travvlillgr L10Illl'0I'l1lllll'. you If- will final it ul this Store. Quality always 1illilI'ZllllCt'4l. 515-517 V171-sl Chas. G. oG1asha1f1 Slate Slrvvl ,X 11110 Q'C11tlL'1112ll1 1101'01' 111z11'1'ics Il 1x'o111z111 1100z111s0 N110 has 111Kl11Cf'. 110 111z11'1'i0s 11C1' 1100:111s0 110 1111s I111l1C, .X hllltxllgll 111'11I0ss111' :111x'0rt1s0s 111:1t 110 w111 1021011 1111111011 111i111p1'm'e1111.-irt:111c111gpo1x'01's. 1.j'I1C111!1Q'1S 11111t011 211. Q'11i01c011s always 0111110 11111110 to most 11111011 is right 111111 l1Z1tl11'2ll, but 1111011 they 0111110 11111110 to czlcklc 111111 k'1'UXX', that is 21 lllllCl'C111 111z11l0r. Victors Exclusively '1'a1kin Machine Shop 114 West State Street Northern lllinois State Normal School DeKalb. Illinois A School for the preparation of teavhers. Send for Catalogue. New ll0I'lllil0I'y for women just C01llPl6tGfl. ADDRESS, J. W. COOK, DQIQAL13 'llllC?'C is 1111 1111110 equal tu suttt s. It is c'1sx'fsi11111ly XV111'li 211111 smile. The avcrzigc 1111111 plays In 1110 g'Zl.llCl'y of his 111111 self es- tce111. The best piece of z11lvc1'tisi11g CYCI' i11x'c11tcml by 11111' 111111- orcal CX-11l'CSlflL'11'E was the 'Veclfly licar. You Can Con ratulate Yourself and receive eongratulation s of others when you Wear Eugene L. Hall's Hand Tailored Clothes Real Sty le. Real Fit, Real Wt-ar Ask to sec the new 1401 DL BEACH 1gLoT11Es , 1 ING all 311.00 llllll up 201 Trust Building Pictures and Art Objects Malce the BEST OF GIFTS H. F. Norris Art Sliop 121 N. Main Street WE MAKE PICTURE FRAMES C. Peter DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT 121 Nortli Court Street COIHG to LARSON E? HULT CO. For Your Supply in Furniture, Rugs, Linoleum, Pictures, Curtains, Co-Carts, Old Hickory Porcli Rockers Our Prices the Lowest, Quality Considered GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION BOTH PHONES BASTIAN V BROS., COMPANY Class Emblems, Rings, Fobs, Athletic Medals, Wedding and Commencement Invitations and An- nouncements, Dance Orders, Programs, Menus, Visiting Cards, etc. Samples and Estimates Furnished Upon Request 1103 BASTIAN BLDG. ROCHESTER, N. Y. For Goodness Sakew 9 Most Everythingw 120 WEST STATE STREET so A f D. R. MEAD 81 Co. -A L, lulmwgylw so1'TH MAIN AND CHEs'1'Nl r STREETS All! IWW nn ' 'llfwlg W' 'W g I A Quality Furniture X 'ld CASH OR EASY PAYMENTS 526.50 The new play An Honest Politician must he Z1 rozirin farce. People who get into the social swnn 'ire ziften drowned licfore they get out. Notice carefully and you will find that the inzin you like to talk with host always talks with you about your own affairs and not zilmout his own. WE ARE Selling all kinds of tools WEAR Sehuleinls Shoes and Hosiery 111 SOUTH MAIN STREET used for manual training at as low prices as first class goods can be sold Carlson 81 Son HA R D WA R E 404 Seventh St. Both Phones C. H. Knapp W. H. Barnes KNAPP, BARNES St CO. REAL ESTATE AND MORTGAGE LOANS INSURANCE AND RENTALS 20-1-5 Trust Building BOTH PHONES 800 Rockford, Ill. Go to the Hi li chool Lunch Room Take your tray and get the best lunch in the city. lVlanage4l for the benefit ofthe Higli School Students hy the Wvt!lllkllliS Cluh. The mr Jose of the Cluh is to l l serve to the students the hest lunch possible for the money : : : Buy a ticket Price EEELOO Never l1lZ1l'l'y for money unless you cau't get it :my other wav. The grass willow is never so green as the title wouhl iu- clicztte. lf all the worlrl loves at lover, why tloes it tzilce such at iicuclish delight in CZ1tCllll1g' him ut it? You are welcome as a visitor C E See 20 rooms complet- ' ely furnished with Period Furniture Eliebur A1019 NW UDRY GOODS.. Lunalherg Building Seventli Street Seventh Streefs Most Convenient ' Dry Gootls Store N. WATER AT STATIC ST. THE DAYl.lCll'l' STORE .JOH G LLI Tailor... First Class Tailoring and Reasonable Prices Guaranteed 4ll East State Street ROCKFOHD, ILLINOIS The Nelson Hotel In :Ili IIINRZHAIA - Ill: ll JOHN A. UBERG, Manager Rockford, lllinois The only pt-rsoxi in the worlrl who iw Z1 genuine fool is the man who is sure lac isift one. 'lirilles Elllllittl5Cl'lL'Cll4ll1 but perfection is no trille. Il lieoigu XX.isl11ugLon xxx-lc to count mick :mil sue Lou- Q 1'CSS.llC woulfl lose no time in tlCllY6l'll!g' :motlier fiircwcll Ilfle dross. Svc us about 'our Electrical Slipplies 'Iacksonlgros' E F JEWELERS . . ll l WY. Stale St. Rot-lxforfl. lll. PE put Stock xis of ilieeiill nterest to oung cop e Wie design and lllillit' Jewelry in 302 E, Statg St, our own shop Your friends can buy anything you may give them- except your Photograph Special Prices for Graduation Dah1strom's Studio For Likeness and Quality Old Phone 3229 611-613 Seventh St. The Wcntle 11-zlrlci' xxwvuhl not zilwzivs reninin Sem if the 1111- 5 . thin' were within rczicli. There are incn so pennrious that they xx'on't own Izingh :it their own expense. Lkviisisti-iicy is zihwnt the inosl expensive jewelry 11 person can wear. -- N The San- Tax Store N4 Jackson 5? Hallock Headaches and Eye Strain relieved at once YVL' Avind any Lens iiilnlu you niazt 407- EHS! Stuff' Street BURKE OPTICAL CO. Drugs Cflmelm TRUST BLDG. 205 W. STATE ST. Perfumes Supplies LhC.SHOR .MEAT5 112 S. Madison St. Both Phones It requires as much inusculul' exertion to play golf as tu hoe eurn, but one is fun and the other is work. 4-X Ci11llZlINZll1 may clix'o1'ce his wife for talking' tum much. There are many Ainerican men who wish they were Chinanien. lt's Il great pity there are no rules without exceptions. We manufacture Pure Ice Cream Home Made Candies The Palace of Sweets REUBEN C. HAEGG, Prop. 417 E. State Street HIS store is popular with the young women 5 of Rockford because 4 11 there will always he found pub: fwii , here the smartest New York - styles the moment they ap- 3 pear on the market. 5' fiifit siiiiftml! - tfsfflu ymqflixil 'rfffy fi E. -1.. REASONABLE PRICES ALWAYS ,,, js'Q21g52 ' 'IH' U1j5EEi5f iw! X XXX 5 X K 9 t XX X f 7' RUCKFORD. ILL. so ' Faint heart IICVCI' escaped fair lmly. Do not pin your future to a rural press notice, Culture enables one to tlmlge the pro1n1nei'1tio1 uf 1 l 1 1 1 Cpflt by callxng It a station. GLEICHMANN' Both Telephones 1111 N. Main Street The Place to Buy the Best Ice Cream and Home Made Candies that can be made MERICAN FRUIT HOUSE The Best and purest Ice Cream and Candies COR. MADISON AND STATE STREETS OLD PHONE 1908 NEW PHONE 7753 J jf: x , Eli I fi, f' f V I 'M ,E 'I 4 ,LfLf , 1 P2 ',,f I H -- . 3 .., .' J -N J, 41 ' N 1 'E T fp, 141.41 jlidd iqdff un .44 . ,nasiiidi-1 Q-'aj D1-4-4344 s ' J1I1iJ1Iif zz::.aM 4-4 :il ff I -N 1 .4 . I , 1 -' ' ' 1 'N YJ? QW M M M IM JM' qplildiidx pax ' A,' '1f1- -1-lfm umxmu ma Du.: :XJ .wfJL.l QL. ,,,L'.,L. , is f D, , ,, -' fa sm E5 TTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTT Teee Teee - M THE STORE OF QUALITY MERCHANDISE AND FAIR PRICES Nearly Everything to Eat, to Wear and for the Home S cz H STAMPS GIVEN AS AN ADDED VALUE HESS BROS. is CO.-The Big Store Eat at THE CHICK HOUSE when Stopping in Rockford EAT 9 Manufactured by BURT M. ALLEN It is Served in the High School Lunch Room TRY IT ir is A FooD, Nor A FAD SIceyhan,s Pharmacy Headquarters for Prescriptions, Arch Props, Trusses, Elastic Stockings and Abdominal Supporters SECOND FLOOR STEWART OFFICE BUILDING Call at The WaIden 326 E. STATE STREET For Refreshments, Ice Cream and Confectionery Old Phone II9O Light Lunch on School Days Treat Your Peet as Friends Wear Walk-0vers Walk-Over Boot Shop 110 South Main Street Rockford, Illinois Burn SQLVAY CUKE IT'S CLEAN IT LASTS SOLD BY Rockford Lumber 56 Fuel Company 201 EAST STATE STREET The Young Menas Shop ONLY EXCLUSIVE YOUNG QWIENHS STORE IN THE CITY We Hum' your Rl'l1lI.V'f0-Il'0lll' liiml of and J- Alhbt. H ' Clothcs . H zmnoor Pal Ugtgwhza 'us' TIIIIIDTPII iiocktf rd lllmone BUY IT PTROM MICK Old Ph 6414 S b P m1Smtion NO. 4 HAVE YOUR CLOTHES MADE AT THE me 515333 1233135 K and SMC 71 W oolen Mills SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BOOKS, STATIONERY d SHEET MUSIC 214 South Main Street SUITS MADE TO ORDER 1211 F urteenth Ave. R kf d Ill gud Seniors! Y Y AH you seniors who Wish to have some- thing to keep in touch with Rockford High, remember the OWL Send in your name and address and We will mail to you a copy of each edition of this paper. We will publish during the next year thirty-five issues of six pages each. QSSISZZZIZZANS C H A L M E R S LET YOUR NEXT CAR BE A CHALMERS JTHE CAR THAT HAS MULTIPLIED PLEASURE CHALMERS SIX-30-S1090 SIX-40-351450 F. P. NEUMEISTER CO. Agent for Chalmers and Saxon Cars and Republic Trucks 115 North Madison Street Shimminfs Store Books, Fine Stationery Pictures, Picture Fram- ing and Fountain Pens XX'hc:1 11 man inherits uwllcy alnmt the first iliSL'HX'Cl'j' that he nmkcs is that hc czmwut smoke fivcfccut rijgzars, licnutiful sunsets are not In 110 IJIZIINCQI for the bzul INPCIY5' Hwy inspire, AX lmml in the hzmrl is worth two in the gloves swANsoN Prepare MILLINERY to know Your Fine Milliners Reiwblw 29,211 Printers of the History ROCKFORD, 1LL1No1s Y011 Old Phone 2118 New Phone 404 1 American Horologictzl Society Diploma A11111rt1'utl fin- Sunurior N Workiritlrislliiv tgiii Adam H. Bolencler 7 EXPERT JEWELER -1 1 -'T DEALER IN i ff? 495 4 1 Vrfr Watches, Diamonds and jewelry O Q23 35? 313 West State Street .X littlc s11111111Lr girl is Il ClZ1llQC1'Hl1S tliing. L'I1:11'ity begins :it home and ruins its health by stzlyiug' there 11111 lll1lCll. The big 1'es111111sibilities of 111111111 t ire often the little 1 11t-4 ALL OUTDOORS INVITES YOUR KODAK Bring your film to us for developing and printingg then you will be assured of the best results. Everything for Photography ARTHUR G. LUNDGREN 507 SEVENTH STREET We carry all High School Books and Supplies FIELD E? CDMPANY Outfitters to Women POPULAR PRICES PREVAIL ALWAYS TRUST BUILDING ROCKFORD, ILL. A woman is never satisfied with the milk of humzm kind- mss-she wants the cream. Compliments are things we czuft use after we get them. A well-to-do mom is usually hard to do. ' I I I'I Ii I - Photographs - I I l ' ,L . Specialists in I I ,lmyimt l I N , general exter- : F i l ior and interior f.,, 7 ,','lq,1 , fl ,glzf I : 'v t M fe q i ' A i hoto ra I1 . H , L - P P Y : I ' ll- I llll 1 I si Vi' A lwlxhl! W W : Sl fone COMMERCIAL I I I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII - Sold on the Absolutely One Price Plan at 113-115 Bell 13110712 HADDORFF MUSIC HOUSE WEST STATE Main 4536 405-410 E. STATE STREET If people had to give up modern plumbing and go baclc to the inconveniences of a generation ago it would be considered a great hardship. Only think of the time and money saved by modern improvements. The same may be said of the Gas Range, the Gas Water Heater, the Gas lron, the Gas Mangle, the Gas Fired Clothes Dryer, the Gas Room Heater and many other gas appliances. Those who do use these Gas Appliances save a wonderful amount oftime and labor. Also, they run their households much more economically than those who stick to the old methods. iii' llii 'iii 1 6- Either Phone -1 6 RITE Promo tion Secretcuy NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY BLDG. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS For Book of Views When you get HAYNESQS PHOTO You get the best. Is that what you Want? Liberal Rates to All High School Pupils I-IAYNESIS STUDIO 114 N. Church Street ' F Hgh C1 C1 th' g, H' Pin Gi21i1tsiFurniil1ings m 205 South Main Street and Menls Shoes. Parsons, Lumber Com an P 3' Lumber, Cement and all Building Materials You will lnuild a home some Qlay. You'll do well to see us tlien liirst lfresliie: Nw, shut up! Second lfresliie: YlJ11.1'C the biggest clunee iii seliool. Miss l'utnam laiigril5'l: Ulluys, rloift forget l'm liei-el She has an enoiiiious appetite, yet slie declares she ents l1liealiii'cl. .. , - - .. liut ZllJ1l'll takes 1l.l1CCli every time. he entral Book Store and Rockford High School have been pals for yearsz, We ap- preciate the scllool patronage-U ' the students appreciate our qual- ity and full line of supplies. Fifty-fifty, see? Everything in High School Necessities' J. O. Hanson, Proprietor Right on your Way to School at East State and Marlison 7 MII Shines For All THE ROCKFORD MORNING STAR mznuens or A. iz. c. Proven Circulation more than 10,000 Daily. 11,000 Sunda . Y A lwczys Drink V BorrZed BOTTLED ONLY BY Rockford Coca-Cola B ottling Company Not all habits are had. The habit of happiness is good. A lJanknote's beauty depends on its figure The place to find fine Lighting Fixtures and a Full Stock of Electrical Supplies Electric Shop 114 S. Wyman The Miller, Santee Company Visit my new Cafeteria Continuous Service Moderate Prices S h o r t Corner Elm and Main Sts. New Plu 3f3 Bell 1259 The Camera Shop 100 West State Street Developing. Printing and Enlarging Kodaks and Photo Supplies. T Eitiilll 155 - t C The Harlev Davidson is extra strong It is built to last and not go wrong ART JOHNSON Market and Madisori Sts. L. Armstrong S6 Son. Semi-Ready Clothes Our blue serge suits for all events and purposes are extremely attractive to young men. True Blue because only the best dye is used. 512 515 5520 525 FURNITURE FOR GIFTS TO GRADUATES All furniture gifts are practical- eitlier a desk, Patlieplione, easy chair, footstool, bookcase, pair of candlesticks, book ends, or an elec- tric desk lamp will delight the re- cipient. Visit our store. You will find a host of beautiful gift suggestions here-and the prices are remarkably low, too. WILLIAMS - KEITH CG. 112 WEST STATE STREET Gilbert H. Keith William B. 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