Rolla High School - Growler Yearbook (Rolla, MO)

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EDITORIAL. J' JO JD It is not without some misgivings that the Editors launch this, the second volume of the ROLLA-HI, on the already overcrowded sea of school publications. The public were inclined to overlook the faults of the first issue, saying of course the next number will be much better. Whether their expectations have been realized, we do not know. We hope they have. We have spared no amount of time and energy to make this book something of which one might justly be proud, We have tried to profit by last year's experiences, altho the general plan of the book has not been radically changed. Especially have we tried to be original. lf our origin- ality in some cases seems to have gone too far, we hope that the public will excuse us, as this was only the result of our trying to give something new to our many readers and friends. We trust that no one will take oiense at the personal remarks made in some cases, taking them in the spirit in which they were given. We also hope that we have slighted no one. If we have done so, it was certainly unintentional, as in all the work connected with publishing this book, we have tried to put aside all personal feeling and malice, and to work for the common endfa book that many years hence may bring back to us pleasant memories of high school life, both in the new and the old building. JOJOJP We, the entire staff of the Rolla-Hi, are grateful for the kindly assist- ance given us by our friends, in publishing this Rolla-Hi. Art work is something indispensable in a book of this kind, and we can never express our gratitude for those who have so kindly co-operated with us in that de- partment. To Miss Olive Scott, for her cover design and numerous other drawings, and Miss Florence Smith for her Let's Laugh and Prophecy illustrations, we are truly grateful. Without these drawings the book would have lacked much of its originality. We are indebted to Mr. W. E. Jones for the four class cartoons, in which he has cleverly shown the re- lations between the various classes. For our athletic drawing we are in- debted to a lady who will not allow us to publish her name, but we appre- ciate it none the less. We can never forget the assistance given us by Miss Via and Professor Buck. At all times they have worked with untiring energy for the success of this book, and without their help, we could never have made the Rolla-Hi what it is.

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What Outsiders Think of Our Wednesday Morning Programmes. One day while walking down the street, I chanced to overhear the fol- lowing remarks pass between two persons: Speaking of talented people, you ought to attend some of those Wednesday morning exercises at the High School, if you wish to mingle with people of talent, why last Wednesday the Junior Class displayed a high degree of merit in rendering their programme. This was all I overheard of the conversation as I passed, but such a compliment as this one should not be begrudged by any student of the High School, be he Freshman or Senior, for when the doings of the student body become a topic of conversation in the circles of prominent citizens, it is a great incentive to the students to put forth their best efforts on these pro- grams. Robert Stebbins, '18, JPJDJP A Word of Appreciation. The student body of the high school has certainly appreciated the co- operation of the citizens in helping with the Mid-Week Exercises. Much good has been derived from the many interesting lectures delivered, and the various musical numbers rendered will never be forgotten. Those lecturing this year, up to the time that the Rolla-Hi went to press, were Rev. C. S. Hanby, Prof. V. H. Gottschalk, Rev. A. B. Carson, Director A. L. McRae, Col. C. L. Woods, Rev. C. F. Wilson, and Bishop Johnson. Below is a list of the Lectures given last year, but too late for the 1915 Rolla-Hi: Director Durward Copeland. Travels in South America. Hon. H. A. Buehler, Geology of Missouri. Prof. Forbes, Mining, Prof. Geo. R. Dean, Mathematics Rev. E. M. Romine, Opportunities, Prof. J. W. Scott, The Harmonic Series. Dean Hall tfrom Drury Collegel Travels,