Roodhouse Community High School - Railroader Yearbook (Roodhouse, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1926 volume:

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L EG NDI: fx-fxgg, f-g,fg,f5,fg,fg,fg,f5-,f-g,,fy,,fg,fg, , U A Board of Education Dr. O. A. EDVVARDS ....................... .... P resident W. A. JOLLEY ...... . ...Secretary W. C. HOPKINS . . . .... Member S. L. SMITH ........ .. .... . .... , ..... .... . Member F. H. SAWYER .......... . .......... . .... . ............ Member During the past year extensive improvements have been made in both the physics and chemistry laboratories and many new volumes have been added to the library. Our school is fully accredited by the University of Illinois and is a recognized High School as approved by the State Superintendent of Public instruction. We wish to take this opportunity to express our gratitude and appre- ciation to the Board of Education for their generous efforts and immediate concern for the advantages of our educational interests. Page Ten OO ooo , ooo doo zgf' E'l01'z'n X l I A H ,. . I 2. A is 'E NL' LEGEND . sr , I THEO. C. MOORE Surnmerhill High School Chaddock College VVestern Illinois State College Superintenclent-Economics, Civics. BLANCHE KIB LER RA IVLIXS Newton High School Eastern Ill. State Te'acher's Coll. University of Cincinnati. Principle-Math., Bookkeeping. A LMA SH UMAN Roodhouse High School Illinois College-A. B. University of California English IJOR.-l AIISEMUS Jacksonville High School Illinois CollegegA. B. Science. OR VILLE FOREMAN, Jr. Roodhouse High School Illinois College-A. B. University of Illinois Science, Coach. THELMA C. WILKINSON Carrollton High School Ill. State Normal University Washington University Latin, Public Speaking. EMILY I.. CRA VENS Greenfield High School Shurtleff College-Ph. B. History I'uy1' Twvlz LEGENDE f'X.'S5X,'X.'iCY.'iCS5i, i:'S.f i4i..f S3 THE FACULTY HE FACULTY enters into a conspiracy to restore order. As a result we find a few students sent from classes, some sent home and a disturbingly watch guard set over all of us. What has so violently stirred up Mr. Moore. His spit curl is out of place. We have the solution! Mr. Moore has been hunting again for out- side material for his QCivics Class or course in research workj. Mrs. Rawlins not only has figures and solids down pat, but she can also hand out some sarcasm, imagine the feeling of the gum chewer when she said If you pe.ople insist on chewing your cuds you can go out in the pasture with the rest of the ruminants . Mrs. Rawlins has an endless roll of duties namelyg Acting as principle, teaching Algebra, Solid Geometry, Commercial Geography and Bookkeeping, managing the annual and managing a husband. Miss Cravens is our most popular teacher. She has so many dates that we poor students are quite envious. Dates 1492, etc. The girls certainly have a time learning Physics and Physical Geogra- phy judging from the number that apply so frequent to Foreman for help. Mr. Foreman is good at coaching. He seems to especially emphasize train- ing. T'he boys have the idea that they must get in 'at 9:30 or ............ Think what an advantage it would be to speak Latin eloquently. Mrs. Wilkinson informs us that it comes in handy. Mrs. Wilkinson has trained some prize winning elocutionists from our school. We're some-what worried about Miss Ausemus just now. She spends a lot of time mixing up questionable brews ................................ Later Report: Our worry about Miss Ausemus was unfounded. We find that she knows all about mixing chemicals. She can also dissect insect, any kind of animal or bug. Miss Shuman with Miss Cravens have entered into a plot. Their intent is to teach us some of the English fundamentals. Judging from some of the measures we should say that success lies in their wake. 19691551 Tl-IE CREW Professor Moore's our captain He guides with steady hands, The First Mate Rawlins, Then second Foreman stands. There' all the busy sailors Belonging to this crew, Miss Shuman, Ausmus, Cravens And Mrs. Wilkinson. The ship they steer with purpose, That's lofty, high and trueg Their leadership's a motive For great things we may do. -R. A. Page Th frfccn Ll-:GENDE l R ..1-:fury-s.1:1:1sfEr':f:1-Jzfzfzfs HIGH SCHOOL SONG fflpologics to Illinois Loyftltyuj We're loyal to you, Roodhouse Highg We'll always be true, Roodhouse Highg We'll back you to stand 'gainst the best in the land For we know you have sand, Roodhouse High So smash that blockade, Roodhouse Highg Go crashing ahead, Roodhouse Highg Our team is our fame protector, On boys for we expect A vict'ry from you, Roodhouse High. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Roodhouse Fling out that .old flag of true red and white! Lead on your sons and daughters, ready to fightg Like men of old on giants placing reliance, Shouting defiance, Oskee-Wow-Wow! Amid the broad green plains that nourish our land, For honest labor, and for learning we standg And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand, Dear Alma Mater, Roodhouse High. IIQJEDU - R. C. H. S.-R A H !- A cheer for dear old Roodhouse High The best in all the land The school that's weathered every test To still triumphant stand. Its not all been smooth sailing for We've fought through many a squall But still the things for which we fought Were these worth while to all. We love the sound of R.oodhouse High We'll laud and praise her long And keep the sense of shameless pride That makes a school so strong. We place in thee Dear Roodhouse High Our faith, our love, so true And then as one more gift of love We pledge respect to you. When one by one the years slip by And we are left at last With nothing but our memories To link us with the past. Our minds race back our hearts grow young Our lives are truly blest By memories of golden days Spent in R. C. H. S. -Rilla Armstrong. Page Fo'urfce1z 12 Jak ' E79 Q,1Z5'sE?9.1.ly:4f'1 A'--' I . .,.. ,.-5 uf'-2.' , 1.,.,i....,: I ..L,-'11 ,: .-M .rib ','.1,..f, . ' '--rw ' ff-'iz' f fxXilifw El- 5 , x jfiy 4 W ff X 3' F W W 1 F Q fl! v v ff M X, 5. X - 'mmm .. ! X' X 3 X ,, M if VV! 7' , ,,,., Q x W Q f '769 ?!5':'5?7i L I ff ll P KL I 2 X ii 7 Q fg i lQ X 7 XXQg i g g ffm X V 'fx 1 -'ggiQf X www I 10 P1I'ffC'f 7'L N LEGENDE 1 120 H f-x.rxfx,fN..'vN..f'x:xfx. x:'x.'xxc'x . ' , C 4 'F S g MILDRED HANXA FORD-'1M1'rl Follow the erranzple she cast By fighting hard to the last. Athletic Association '25, '26. Secretary of Athletic Assn. '26, Junior Reporter 'tLegende '25. Class Sec. and Treas. '25, '2G. Editor-in-Chief Legende '26, CLA YTON RUYLE- Champ . Some of our athletes were princes of the land, In the first rank of these did Champ stand . Class Vice President 23. Baseball '23. Athletic Association '24, '26, Class Basketball '24, '25. Football '24 QRJ '25. Basketball '24, '25 KRD, '26. Captain '26, State Contest in Exterrfraneous '25. Track '25. Contest '25. Class President '26. Athletic Editor of t'Legende . In the Garden of Shah . Honor Student. RILLA A RMS TRONG- Trill . She despised superfirialitg and looked deeper than the Slll'flll'l' of th1'ngs '. Glee Club '23, '24, Chorus '23, '24. Athletic Association '25. Literary Editor of Legende Chorus of Garden of Shah . Honor Student. SIDNEY WITWORTH- Char lf y If work interferes with play quzt work . Baseball '23. Class Basketball '23, '24, '25. Football QRJ '24, Page S1 1 tr 1 Il LEGENDI: '46 ' W l 's..f'kL.f S..'-'K.'ifX.'4if'S5S-'X5-i-'S5i '-kcx',x' HELEN GIIJVIORE- F'i1'er'rest'' Mf1I0I'l-N8 and lleurcnly was that :miss of ririd VMI. Contest '23. Athletic Association '23, '25, '2li. Chorus '25. Chorus In the Garden of Shah . Oh this is so sudden . MA SOX CA MPBELL-' 'Hu mpg . Hurry is only pcrmissublc in f'fltl'lI'1'7Z,II flies . Baseball '24. Football '23, '24 KRJ, '25. Athletic Association '25, '2l3. Vice President A. A. '26. Class Basketball '24, '25, '26, l'uyf' Scr'cnfcf'u JUNE RIJIBEly-'AJIITLI'-BLlg . On llflfll H10 fl11n1'r '. Athletic Association '23, '26, Class Secretary '25, H011 this is so Sudden . High School Reporter '26. Class Prophet '26. Honor Student. THELMA LOCKER- Sh orty May lfcr slzaflow never dhzzinislz Debate Treasurer '25, Class Vice President '25, Joke Editor Legende . ,x N , 2 XIX-15-fx-fxlx-1ff'x..f?.fi-f-if-BNI-' -121.21215 MARGARET Mc'CARTY- Mir ky Why so pensive fair umirl? In love I fain would surmise . Glee Club Pianist '24. Chorus Pianist '24. Girls Basketball '24. Class President '25, High School Reporter '25, Athletic Association '25, '26, Delegate Greene Co, A. A. '25 '26 President A. A. '26, Literary Editor Legende , Oh this is so Sudden , Chorus The Garden of Shah , ALBERT CLARK- Red . A daring pilot in extrimify pleas- ed with The danger when the waves go high . Track '22, '26, Athletic Association '24, '26, Football '26, QR? '24 QRJ, '25, Captain '25, Basketball QRJ '26, Class Basketball '23 '24. Capt. '24. Art Editor Legende , Page Seventeen MILDREII STRA NG- Mill U1iO'l't? willz doubfs perple.r'c's slill the whirl . Basketball '24. Glee Club '24, Contest '24, '25, '26, Athletic Association '24, '26, Circulation Manager Legende . Oh This is so Sudden . mln the Garden of Shah . FRED SE TTLES- Dizzy , Take it easy and have your fun, Let the old world flicker on . Class Vice President '24. Football '23 CRJ, '24 QRD, '25, Basketball '24. '25, Class Basketball fCapt.J '24 '25, Harem Scene Garden of Shah . Class Politician '26, Page Eiglzfcen .- fi . K LEGENDE EFFIE GRIFFITHS- F '. LETHA FR.-1 I,EY- l,cr't . Cheerful people lifzfe longer on 1,ilIlr'saicl is soonest uzonclecln. earth and live longer in our l1ZL'IIlOl'I'6'S,,. Athletic Association '24, '25, Historian. Honor Student. ABNER DAY- Abbie , DOROTHY TAYLOR- Doad . His threat was meant as a jest . When real love attacks it is im Athletic Association 24. posszble to retreat . Athletic Association '24, '26, 'AOh this is so Sudden . Calendar. Honor Student. Page .Yinciecn , , LEG ENDE 45 M v' .sr fX,,'SSX,'XLSCX,'SCS,f'i, Sfi., S,Cil ,. MA R Y PIPER- Surr' hut I Ihoughf uflzuf fl hurniu' dvsyrfzcc 11 ufus 'll4'1'l'l' ul ull fo ln' gitfin' fi, huslzunfl . Secretary Class '24, Business Manager Legende , Honor Student. LOWELL REEVE- Rrcuic . Thine own lruc Knight by day or night . Basketball QRD '24, '26, Athletic Association '24, '25, '26, Vice President A. A. '25, Class Treasurer '24, Football QRJ '25, Class Basketball '25, Chorus '25, '26, Advertising Mgr. Legende '26, In the Garden of Shah , Junior Band Director. PA ULINE DeV1l,lJ1SS- Polly 'Z-'lurl with those 'nimble fingers she would play u melody fhflt 'ufoulcl nutlse your pulses qlLI'ClCtf7L . Contest '23, '24, '25, Chorus '25, '26, Chorus of Garden of Shah . Athletic Association '24, '25, '26. CHARLES JONES- 1clLy . The blush is beautiful buf it is sonctimcs 'l7Ll707L'UC'I'L'l:C'l'Lt,'. Football '23, '24 QRJ, '25, Basketball '24, '25 QRI, '26, Class Basketball '24, '25, '26, Track '25, Student Manager A, A. '25, Athletic Association '24, '25, '26, Chorus '24, '25, '26, Circulation Manager of Legende . In the Garden of Shah . Delegate to Greene Co, A. A. '26, Page 'lhzventy . '5 N . v:5hL'v f'x.'X5X.'X.'x:X.fX:X:x:x,a'x:xfx.a'x . ' LUCILLE 17.4 l71SiiiCCl1,, 'Alf you cfvcr nccel IL fricncln. Athletic Association '23. DOYLE WENDALI,- Tabby A myotlzcfs pride, a fafher's joy, A great, big, rollicking, bouncing boy!! Baseball '23, y24. Football '23 Track '24. '25, '26, Athletic Association '23, '24, '25, Page Twenty-one AXNABEILE STUIJIILEFIELIJ - Ann Day by clay in ovary may I run l,c'1u'niny more and more . Athletic Association '24, l26. BERTHA NETTLES-- Bertie I llfClL'Y', yet say not muchl' Athletic Association '24, '26, r '- LEGEND XMin!un1wnfuQrudluh1zfuQfpA L......, ..... --.....,- , .. --.M ,. , ffm., - HELEN HUTTON - ' DOROTHY BELL- Dot The mildest 'manner and the gcnf- Noi sfcpping over the boundy of lest lzefzfrtv. modesty . Athletic Association '24, '25 Athletic Association '26, we SENIORS Now comes the month of May, And we regret we cannot tell, For it brings soon the day For us to bid our friends farewell Although we must depart From school and our friends so dear, Into the World we start Without a thought of dread or fear We will there do our best At every task which we've begun, And never think of rest Until our work we-'ve truly done. So willingly we leave And try our best to win a crown Which someday we believe Will brightly shine for our home town. -Helen Huffooz, Dorothy Bell Page Twenty-Iwo . . 7 L EG EN DE t LOST CLASS IVIATES HEN OUR old bark set out in nineteen hundred twenty-two for a four years voyage on the sea of knowledge we had a crew of seventy-six. It was the largest that had ever attempted to sail this sea. The R. H. S. Gradua- tion was our goalg and our slogan was Row not Drift . That we might reach our gcal with a complete crew was a wish not to be realized for we had merely started when Edith McAndrews was captured by a strong pirate. Isabel Safely, Melvin McMahan, Floyd Lane, Russell Grifiiths, John Scott, and Joe Witworth deserted us at various islands throughout the first year. In the late spring the old vessel pulled up along the coast of vacation. After a brief period of repose and recreation we set sail again with a crew of fifty. Some of our farmer mates had failed to return for the second voyage and a few were ordered to try the first voyage again. The sailing was more difficult than it had been the preceeding year. The following were deserters: Freda Downs, Hazel Lawson, Russel Davis, Lee Strawmatt, Don- ald Elliott, Eugene Crabtree, Jacob Rawlings, Everett Windmiller, William Gilmore, and Dorothy McAdams. Alberta Cooper, Florence Dawdy, and Leta Ruyle had been transferred to another vessel. V On our third trip we had a crew of thirty-six, several repeating the second journey. Mary Mae Peebles, Grace Sieberman, Ira Waltrip, and Walter Thurman had failed to appear for unknown reasons. Olena Cole received orders to go on board a distant ship, Wretha Coffman was captured and Helen Vineyard and Kenneth Roe deserted us. Now we are starting on our fourth voyage. It is hard to realize that this will be our last. Lela Marsh, Alta Gilmore, and Elsie Crabtree did not return to us. Eliza Strang Andras, Helen Smith and Buell Wallis transferr- ed to other crafts. For five months we sailed along undisturbedg then at an unguarded moment Mary Piper was stolen. Our number has diminished to twenty-five. Those of us who had kept our goal in view soon came to the end of our journey. We were sorry for those who had deserted our ranks for we had truly profited by remaining faithful. -M- M- Pugc Twenty-three EG ENDE -lt . fx,'xcX. x'xAfX:Xfx, x:'x.f-x,fx:x.fx , 'B S' H SENIOR CLASS HISTORY WAY OUT here in mid-ocean from all civilization we can look through field glasses and see a tiny speck. Yes, it is the harbor from which we started. For eight long years we worked in the shallow water without looking back at the harbor. But at the end of this time we thought, turned, looked and saw the big black harbor. It seemed a century to our young lives, those eight yearsg yet when we peered into the distance the harbor loomed up very distinctly. We hadn't gone as far as we thought we had, so we decided, after stopping at the harbor named Freshmen, to continue our journey for a few more years in the same direction. Before starting out from Freshmen harbor our crew rented a new ship from Mr. Hutcbens. We decided upon a tall popular sailorboy by the name of Buell Wallis, as captain. Buell did not like the idea of taking all the res- ponsibilities so he proposed to have an adviser to help him, Mr. Hill was chosen. After selecting these various helpers and a number of 75 sailors, Buell steered the ship into the deep water. Buell made an excellent captain. But with all of his clevcr manage- ment and steering of the ship, the inevitable storms came with big waves sweeping over our boat, and carried away many of our crew. During this year we had to have some enjoyment so we decided upon a party. Since we had agreed upon a harbour by the name cf Sophomore to be our next stop, we called this party the Freshman and Sophomore party we had lots of fun during this year but we also had many struggles. Our ship surely would of been swept to the bottom' of the ocean by the terrible storms, had it not been for our brave captain. One morning one of the sailors came rushing in to tell us that Sopho- more harbor was in view. We soon reached this harbor and decided upon a change in ship, captain and advisor. There were many ships in the Sophomore harbor to be rented but the one that especially took our eye was owned by Mr. Moore. We chose this ship Olena Cole as captain, and Mr. Lane as advisor. This time starting out with only a crew of fifty and headed toward Junior harbor. We hadn't gone far before Olena suggested that we have a weiner roast. We stopped at the first island we sighted which happened to be Birch Creek, built a fire and had a regular feast, which lasted far into the night. We had another party before we reached the Junior harbor in one of the rooms on the upper deck known as the Gym'l. One day toward the end of our journey the crew could tell by the look on Mr. Moore's face that there was going to be a change in the weather. About the middle of the journey Mr. Moore had looked this same way and we had run into some huge rocks known as semester examinations. We got up the next morning and seeing a big fog hovering about, worked very hard to save our ship. At the end of the day we heard a joyous shout from one of the black ugly rocks and the Junior harbor was right in front of us. Our captain was very tired and at the suggestion of Mr. Moore gave up her oliice as captain to Margaret McCarty. The crew also voted to elect Mrs. Wilkinson as advisor for this trip and started with a crew of thirty- seven. We were very busy on this trip, because of our decrease in the Page Twenty-four LEGENUE -.f2af'..I -I5I'ZI'-f'.1Tl'If'IITZ K.IN..I -.IT.!N number and because Mrs. Wilkinson promised us a banquet at the end of the journey if we were a faithful band. Margaret managed the crew well and got through all the storm by only losing eleven members. We were all very happy when we saw Senior port in view for we had failed to see the lighthouse and got upon the ter- rible semester rocks but with Mr. Moore's strong ship and the clever man- agement of our captain we sailed over the rocks into Senior port. We again changed advisors and captains. This time we selected Clay- ton Ruyle and Rawlins Advisor. We had only twenty-six to start on this voyage. Clayton turned the ship toward the harbor known as graduation. We hadn't g.one far until we ran into some whales, which proved that we were in deep water. They followed us for two days. Mr. Moore told us that he had made this trip often and he had always noticed that if we were not near the rocks because the whales were following us. This voyage seemed to be the hardest of all. We encountered many stormsg and were once attacked by a pirate ship. One of the men from this boat grabbed one of our fair maidens and carried her off with him. One night during a heavy fog we thought we surely were lost. But when morning came Mr. Moore came in with a smile upon his face and told us to look. We did, and lo! there in front of us was Graduation harbor. We all declared if it had not been for Mrs. Rawlins and our captain we would never of reached the harb.or. We are now ready to begin another long voyage. Each of the twenty- five left with a ship of his own and himself as captain. We hope that in the future when we meet our brothers and sisters and the vari.ous helpers on this long voyage it will not be like: Ships that pass in the night, and speak to one another in passing Only a voice in the distance, then darkness again and silence. -Effie Griffiths. ACCOMPLISHIVIENTS OF Tl-IE CLASS OF I 9 2 6 S SENIORS we can look back over our high school career and point with pride to our accomplishments. Our class has a reputation of doing well everything which it undertakes. As soon as we entered high school we began to do our share. Two members of our class represented our school in the Greene County Meet. Alberta Cooper in vocal solo and Pauline DeVilbliss in piano. Alberta won second place, and Pauline third place. This gave us the inspiration and de- termination to work and to win more honors for our school in the succeed- ing years. During the next two years our school interest in literary work increas- ed and out of the number who took part in the contest, Buell Wallis repre- sented our school in declamation and oration in '24 and '25 respectively won first place both years and Pauline DeVilbliss took third place in piano twice. Olena Cole and Buell Wallis were members of the debating team. Clayton Ruyle won first place in extemporaneous speaking in the state pre- liminary contest held at Springfield and fifth place at the I. S. N. U. meet. Several people were members of the chorus in '24 and '25, As we are now nearing the end of our fourth year, we are expecting to do more than ever in the spring contest. We are proud of the h.onors that we have won for our school. We feel that our class has been loyal and has supported it on every possible occasion and we shall continue to do so in the future.fM. M. Page Twvw ty-fire u-zcszung . 'F .V . gf lqfilgll CLASS PROPHECY Upon me has been placed the task of expounding the prophecy of thc Senior Class of 1926. Hoping that a miracle might happen or that I might be suddenly inspired to write, I sat down before the fireplace 'and listened to the rain pattering on the roof. The steady tapping of the rain and the warmth of the fire were very soothing and suddenly faint visions began to appear before me. As I watched they became cleared and I seemed to see a Pirate ship, Hoating over the waters, robbing and plundering every ship it came near. On the deck stood one of the Pirates and as he turned toward me I recog- nized Fred Settles. This vision did not last long for I saw Charles Jones as a famous spiritulist. The slender and charming figure of a young woman dressed in the latest Paris creations now walked gr'acefully before me and I instantly recognized Edie Griffiths. Next I saw Doyel Wendall who, as a living skeleton, was the chief attraction of a large circus. The advertise- ment bearing the picture of Pauline DeVilbliss who was called the world's greatest pianist now came before my eyes. Then came a vision of a noted chemist, Margaret McCarty, who had discovered a way to extract light from an onion. But alas even the picture of so great a chemist could not remain forever and as it faded away in the flames another took its place. I saw a Detroit policewoman who was none other than Thelma Locker. Next appeared the vision of Sidney Witworth the world's champion boxer and after it, that of June Rimbey, a noted designer in New York whose models were unsurpassed by even those of Paris. Rilla Armstrong had shown tendency to become a nurse and she as head nurse in a large hospi- tal in Baltimore now floated before me. Next came Lucille Davis as man- ager of a beauty parlor. She had also become a great radio fan. This vision faded also and in its place appeared Mildred Strang a concert singer making a tour of Europe. My mind seemed to shift to semi-rediculous, for I saw Lowell Reeve and Helen Gilmore, now happily wedded, living on a large farm in Australia. They were raising ostriches in a philanthropic endeavor to lower the high cost of living. My vision next carried me back to America where I see Albert Clark a street cleaner and Mildred Hanna- ford a noted nerve specialist. After these came the vision of Bertha Nettles the proprietor of a chain of 5 ant 10 cent stores from which she had accumulated rnuch wealth. Then appeared the picture of a model house- wife who was none other than Dorothy Taylor and of Clayton Ruyle a civil engineer. Next Letha Fraley came before me and I could see her writing her famous book on How to Remain Young . As this disappeared I saw Dorothy Bell a great emotional actress who is much sought after. This faded also and in its place appeared that of a great artist whose fame is universal. I looked once and then again for it was the figure of Abner Day now one of the world's ireatest portrait painters. Helen Hutton in her airplane with which she earns much money and many thrills next floated before me and after her the vision of Mason Campbell model for collar ads. This faded away to replace that of Annabelle Stubblefield, a young society matron. As this vanished I sat up with a start and discovered that I had been asleep but I was happy for I had discovered a medium for foretelling the future of the class of '26. JUNE RIMBEY, . Class Prophet. Page Twenty-sim LEGENDE -It1'..IEI5I':l'.! .I':I2IIfEl'.lEI -!'EIN CLASS WILL OF '26 EFORE putting out to sea, we pirates of One Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-six, now make our will. We have learned from vast experiences during these four years, from our fellows who have jumped overboard on the last voyage and from those who have been compelled to go down on the lower deck, that it is always best to leave a will. We feel that if some of our crew are missing when we return from a long journey over the sea of life that this document will be necessary. The sailors give place to our Captain and his Mates. Clayton Ruyle, the noblest of Sea Captains, wills his shiekish looks to Donald Armstrong. First Mate, Thelma Locker, leaves her secrets of how to grow tall to Marcella Craig. The Treasure Keeper of the ship, Mildred Hannaford, wills her abun- dance of knowledge to Anna Mae Schofield. QDizzyJ Fred Settles, who frequently falls on our polished deck, leaves his long red beard to George Kemp. Bertha Nettles, one of the best cooks on deck. resigns her ofiice of the best Sorghum maker, and hopes it will be taken by anyone who isn't sweet enough. Mason Campbell, greatest orator of the crew, bequest his speech- making ability to LeRoy Whitehead. Pauline DeVilbliss, and Albert Clark, very close friends on this voyage, will their undivided attention in history class to Marjorie Florence and J. T. Shaw. Margaret McCarty, overseer of the cook house, bequest her willowy form to Corrine Kidd. June Rimbey, our radio fan of the ship, wills her dancing dates to Louise VVilkerson. Letha Fraley, one of the most prominent waitresses on deck, leaves her industrious nature to John Duncan. Doyle VVendall, president of the life saving committee, lays down his ability to argue, and hopes it will be assumed by someone who can do it justice. Lowell Reeve, overseer of our deck scrubbers, wills his curly haired Helen to anyone who thinks they can take her from him. Sidney Whitworth, our ship's experienced physician, leaves his low- ness of speech to Elva Lemon. Helen Gilmore, 'assistant overseer of our deck scrubbers, bequest her love affairs to Mildred Gallman. Mildred Strang, champion whale charmer with her beautiful voice. wills her inquisitiveness and frequent giggles to Myra De'an. Lucille Davis, our most talented musician board the ship, leaves her sweet disposition to Mildred Blackburn. Rilla Armstrong, another of our experienced waitresses, leaves her little voice to Claude Chapman. Dorothy Bell, who wishes to become one of the most prominent mem- bers of our crew, wills her shyness to Jane Scott. Beforevputting out to sea, Helen Hutton wishes to find a comfortable home for her horse and buggy. She leaves them to Virginia Merrill and Kathryn Story. ' Annabelle Stubblefield, another one of our cooks, bequests her digni- fied expression to Hester Berry. QContinued on page 281 Page Twrmfy-screw LEGENDE 1 f-gf'x:x:x'x:x:x:x:x:x, x:x:x:'x , CLASS DAY PROGRAM Address of Welcome .... .... C layton Ruyle Vocal Solo .......... .... M ildred Strang Class History .... ..... E tlie GrifHths Class Will ....... .....,.. A bner Day Class Prophecy. .. ........ June Rimbey Piano Solo ..... ..... P auline DeVilbliss Oration ...,. ..................... A lbert Clark Vocal Solo ..... ..................... C harles Jones Duett-Piano .... .... M argaret McCarty Thelma Locker Cornet Solo .... ...................... L owell Reeve ll6'wq!Q'Ell fclass Will Continued from Page 27J Mary Piper, a very respectable member of our ship, wills her golden locks to Marshall Meckley. Charles Jones, leaves his red hair to the next pirate ship for a head- light. Effie Griffiths and Dorothy Taylor, principal dish washers in the kitchen, assign their lasting friendship to Della Settles and Norbert Tendick. Abner Day, chief fireman on the ship, leaves his coupe and lady passenger to Hal Allen. This our last will and testament, we sincerely believe to be infallible, as it is warranted by the Legende Staff to invoke the considerate judgment of the general reader and the gracious favor of the Almighty Editor. In witness whereof we have heie unto set our hand caused the seal of the class of ,26 to be affixed. Done at the R. H. S., this the umteenth day of Juvember, the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six and of the independence of the United States of America. Signed, The Senior Class of '26. Effie Griffiths. Abner Day. l'Viz'm'ss Doad Tayl0r l W Page Twenty-ciglzf 555255: Q 2? 9 S as s U N Q e a 4 Q Q 2 3 3 S U S e 2 2 3 4 5 6 ff' r Muir? 'r ' eUe'e'g Q-3 5 f Q '1 I' K-5-Sl? I e ww QQ 5 Q 5 a sf. 5 N 1 Y 1 ' , 1 f 2-vAf- J ,,,.,.. -fda' '-!'lI1 'I mmtva'-A ,.. yDf ,xx ff f f Q E ff ff , . .3 16, Aw J - fp H n ' 'E' Z: -.-:If ,lg 'g4 '- Y It 'O ,- 1937- Y Z: I LLE-HM . L-LDL I 1 Page Thirty 1 - LEG ENDE CLASS OFFICERS Virginia McGrew. Thelma Petery. . . Beryl Windmiller. Mary Arnold Olive Ferguson Marjorie Florence Mildred Gallman Eunice Gillham Nellie Havlin George Kemp William Kidd Geraldine Kimmett Ward Logan President . . . . Secretary-Treasurer Vice President MXN Junior Class Roll Virginia McGrew Margaret Mitchell Theodore Petery Della Settles J. T. Shaw Jr. Myrtle Strawmatt Frances Tendick J. Norbert Tendick Louise Wilkerson Beryl Windmiller IIGZQSU The Junior Pirate Song The Junior ship sails East and West By the self same winds that blows. 'Tis the set of the sails and not the gail, That determines the way it goes. Like the Winds of the seas are the ways of As we voyage along through Life, 'Tis the will of the soul that determines the And not the Storm or the Strife. I nga T11 irfy-one Fate, goal, x . JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY TEP BY STEP, this small but determined class of 1927 stumbled along the eight long weary paths of training in order to become accustomed to the independence of Pirate life. As there were some, who could not withstand the tedious and stren- uous billows, which we had to encounter as we progressed, they were left behind by the stronger ones. However, there were some, who were permitt- ed to become a part of us and have proved themselves worthy. At the end of our eight years of training those of us who had weathered the test, were given diplomas, which permitted us to advance into the great kingdom of Pirates, if we so desired. Although inexperienced, yet bold, we roamed about the R. H, S. sea, seeking some desirable ship to capture and loot. The opening of the ninth year brought us into a more serious realm, although we did not realize the fact at the time, and thus we began worth- while adventure on our vast sea of knowledge, our own Roodhouse Com- munity High School. Our motto being Begin at the bottom and sail to the top , we decided to seize the Freshman Domain. As we were determined, this was done successfully by a brief but constant conflict. . Our ability to obtain that which we desired, was realized by all of our older Pirate families and they, in turn, were very, very, very proud of us. As none of the older families were 'acquainted with us and we were a very social group, we gave one Christmas day an Orgy, on the deck of our Freshman schooner to which we invited all the Buccaneers. With Captain Beryl Windmiller, always urging us to 'advance as we became dissatisfied with this peaceful life, we became desirous of some place more hostile. Soon we sent a warning to the Sophomore Pirates of our approach. One day when we met the Sophomore Buccaneers on an open sea, we attacked. After a long and steady conflict, we overpowered them and took our place as Sophomores. But during this conflict Pirates Ballard, Bilger. Burress, Campbell, Carmean, Clark, R. Davis, F. Davis, R. Filson, N. Fil-son, Garner, Garrison. Hamilton, Hannaford, Hodge, Hull, Jackson, Kemp, McDonough, McConathy, Powers, Rawlings, Whitaker, and Wind- miller were stranded on the Freshman Island. Toward the last of May '25, we were inspired by our Captain Mar- jorie Florence, to obtain a higher place in the Pirate world. So we sent our emblem to the Junior Pirates. These dreadful Buccaneers sneered 'at our warning and approached us with all hostility to crush us with one stroke we met them cautiously, but fearlessly, we had a terrible struggle, attempt- ing to hold our rights against these hostile Juniors. But they were unable to endure our continuous attacks and after many vain attempts to withstand they surrendered peacefully. In this contest we lost Fannon, Filson, Fraley, Hart, Kelley, Murray, Ohmart, Patterson, Trabue, Tucker, Wallis, Yonker, and Duncan, the latter becoming the Captain of the coming Sophomores. We, now, are marooned on the Junior Island, but are not idle. We are daily becoming stronger so that we may hail the Senior ship and claim it for our own. -Olive Ferguson. Page T1l'l7'tjl-117170 ii 6,22 1, ?Z-5 y-. -:ef-Z :Q T-3' f K U 1f:K 'A 5, X 71,43 X, Z1 -' ff' 01 ff!- fi flu 1 'Iggy ' n-,,,,-4+ ff ., --fly .ff-fsfl.-fs ,-123. f Y-' Z 5255-'jg :: -,- 5: : X J -mx? ,- UV ml bw: 1 -Kg .-i, ZT- S.. .....,-. 5..- -li J 3-X F ,... ,E Y-ff QV XX W, : ' - -1? ff L Jr I I1 ir'f11-flzrw' Page Tlzirly-fozu LEG ENDE -' at fe ,-gfQ.:x,fx:x5x,fx:xfN.'x:x:-xsxzx , ' r.. A CLASS OFFICERS Geraldine Reeve ....,.. . . . ......... Vice President John Duncan ..... ...........,.... P resident Mildred Neal .... ..... .......... S e cretary and Treasurer I nyc Tllirly-fire Sophomore Class Roll Helen Adams Gilbert Ballard Florence Bennet Harold Blake Robert Burress Henrietta Campbell Claude Chapman Adalyn Coffmen Floyd Davis John Duncan Mabel Elliott Glenda Evans Neal Filson Blanche Florence Della Fraley Dorothea Garriso i Mortimer Gilmore Mildred Guthrie Aubrey Hamiltwn ,Fred Harris Kenneth Hull Pauline Jackson Keach Johnson Corrinne Kidd Dorothy Locker Clarence Mackey Albert McConathy Gordon McGrew Den Mclver Katheryn McCon'at Marshall Meckley Virginia Merrill Mary Nash Mildred Neal Mildred Nettles Bernice Ohmart Ida Mae Patterson Theodore Petery Bernice Raines Geraldine Reeve Edward Roe Mae Short Glenn Spencer Katheryn Storey Earl Wallis VValter Whitaker LeRoy Whitehead James Wilkerson Lois Wynn Lloyd Yonker h 1 LEG ENDE ' The Record 'Chest of Crew of '28 NE MAY morning in 1924 a group of fame thirsty, would be Pirates set sail from the Junior High on the good ship Hope for a four year's journey on the tempestuous seas of High School . In September of that same year they came in sight of the port 'tFreshman . Here they disembarked, fully determined to show the older seamen what it meant to be courageous, bold plunderers. They knew that to do this they must have leaders capable of guiding them through the storms that they were bound to encounter. They chose Miss Duncan to act as pilotg Gordon McGrew, Captaing Kenneth Hull and Virginia Merrill as first and second mates. Immediately after the classes were settled the call came for football men. The t'Freshies decided that here was their first opportunity to plunder the treasure for the chest they so desired to fill. Several of the boys in this new class answered the call. One of these gained a position on the first team and played a very successful game through the rest of the season. Those who were not playing in the game were ever boosting the team and generally boosting is a great help even if it comes from Freshmen wearing little green caps which are forced upon them as our own. The basketball season opened as soon as football closed. With this opening the Freshmen again showed their ambition to become famous by the number of men they had out, both for the game and for the boosting. After the Whitehall-Roodhouse game one of this brave crew won a perman- ent position on the first squad by the diligence showed at this especial game. With the spring came the desire for material to compete with other schools of the Greene County in the Music, Literary and Athletic contests. In the declamation, R. H. S. was represented by a talented young Freshman who brought home a very precious jewel for the chest. All these undertakings had rapidly filled the chest to over flowing. In spite of the fact the Freshmen crew was very much laughed at by the older plunderers for the mistakes that they made which was due to their lack of experience. Since the chest was filled and a successful record had been made by this blustering crew decided to set out in their good ship in quest of new land to conquer. Of course there were some in the land who were unable to brave the storm they met and so could not accompany their companions farther. Those who had come safely through the squalls put out to sea again with much clamor and with spirits high. The seas were not as rough this time as they were the year before, so this second lap of the voyage was even more enjoyable than was the first. This clan of bold high seamen dropped anchor at the Sophomore Isle where they set a goal much higher than the one previously made when we were Freshmen. They decided that they would choose leaders for the following year who were Miss Cravens as Pilot, John Duncan as Captain, Geraldine Reeve and Mildred Neal, first and second mates. These four daring pirates quite competently guided them on a very successful voyage as Sophs . Having gained experience in their Freshman year they were now able to take positions nearer the top in athletics and school affairs of any kind. Their steady pluck and ambition helped them to quickly start a second chest on the road to overflowing. This crew of buccaneers is ever a main stay in the school activities and later in life after graduation from the Sea of High School , they will have the same positions in the larger problems which must be solved. -Virginia M errill. Page Thirty-six -Q Q - ' ff' W 1 .f . W..f, , , X Q, 'Q ' 0 I-f U','?W 0 N , . dw f J f f 'Q I A if-A7 7 9 -Qi - I ll A A - -f ' W Jw H-A 'gg JW' 49 if J psps1 ' m Ainh VEAEL N gy- W 5 M 'EEN' May f lg? NELLIEHAVLN Page Thirty-eiglzt LEQENQEMLMMN Page CLASS OFFICERS Donald Armstrong' ........................ Secretary and Treasurer Dean Morrow. , . .. G. C. Smith ...... . ., .... ...Vice President H0260 Freshman Class Roll llal Allen Lureta Allen lmnlald Armstrong Hester Barry Opal Bateman Mildred Blackburn Ester Byland Warren Campbell Helen Canatsy Howard Chapman Marcella Craig LeVon Crawford Cecil Davis Myra Dean John Downs Gwenda Evans Willard Gibbins Enid Gillham Jane Gilmore Louise Grizzle James Hall Jesse Hawk Jr. Donald Heaton Roland Hodge Arthur Hutchens Maie Hutton Erma Keller Th irty-n,i1w - Leona Kemp Hal Langdon Aileen Lawson Edna Lee Virginia Lee Elva Lemon Mildred Lorton Darrel Ludwick Lena Marsh Mildred McGinnis Dean Morrow Evalyn Quann Dorothy Raines Donald Reynolds Maymestell Rimbey Lee Roe Anna Mae Schofield Jane Scott Geraldine Shuman Gladys Sitton G. C. Smith Loyal Spencer John Strang Helen Taylor Pauline Vinyard Hazel Whitworth Ella Mae Winn 4 Q, '- LEG ENDE CLASS HISTORY iPiratcs of old lived but for gold, Ula seek for the treasure chest of knowledge- ALES OF the fascinating activities of the High School Pirates, who sailed the high seas in the rugged schooner R. C. H. S., over which floated triumphantly the beautiful flag of red and white, had reached our ears long before we had finished our eight years of preparation which would fit us to the weather squalls and the tempest or to combat with the other pirates who sailed on the Sea of Education. Then when the time came to for us to man the good ship '29 and join our brother pirates in the great adventure of searching for the Treasure Chest of Knowledge, we were eager to do our part, but timidly aware of our inexperience and lack of knowledge. Our Pirate leaders must be courageous men, brave enough to conquer the strong winds of Freshmen. Hazing, which we knew would beset our course, and men with initiative to guide us to make the most of our ability in searching for the elusive treasure of knowledge, we chose G. C. Smith as first Mate, Dean Morrow as second Mate, and selected Donald Armstrong to keep our log, and the record of the financial costs of our adventure. The captain of our ship we voted to be Miss Alma Shumann, whse experience, patience and ability we knew would be valuable assets to us on our cruise. The first days at sea were very rough, the experience being so totally new to all of us. Many of our band of youthful Pirates were desperately ill from the high waves that rocked the fr'ail craft '29, but in a few days we found our Sailor Legs and Hheaved to with good will, in unison with our sister ships, the '26, '27, and '28, who left port at the same time that we sailed. However, they were taking different courses in their search for the treasures which we knew the Sea of Education held for those who had perseverance enough to continue the search. Our contact with these sister ships has never been lost, and we find their examples and companionship pleasant and helpful. On many occa- sions have the High School Pirates joined together on the Island Assembly Hall, where we have exchanged tales of our adventures, and enjoyed a few moments of relaxation and entertainment. Often the Pirates of '29 have given programs on this island, which the older Pirates have graciously commented. We are still a little more than land lubbers in their eyes, having been on the seas for so short a time. Our endeavors many times afford them much amusement, and sometimes in high spirits, they subject us to good-humored ridicule and criticism, but they have shown themselves our friends, and are appreciative of our efforts to make ourselves one of the finest on the Sea of Education. We fly the colors green and white but our allegiance is pledged to the mother ship, R. C. H. S., 'and the glorious flag of red and white. We have already learned that their brave pirates from other ports who seek the treasure of the Sea of Education, who are our enimies in the Ocean of Athletics, the Liteary and Musical Lakes, and the winding river of Inter- scholastic events, but the Pirates of '29 will take a part with loving loyalty to make their mother ship victorious. Already two of our band, Donald Armstrong and Howard Chapman, have laid aside their pirate garb for the helmet of the foot-ball warrior and have been able to take part in battles against other pirates for the glory of R. C. H. S. We did the best we could to help in basket-ball and showed that We were willing to defend our mother ship at any time. We hope to guide our vessel over the high seas during our four years cruise, gathering in treasures along the way which we may display to the glory of our mother ship. That all of us will not weather the trip, we know. Some will have to walk the plank . Others will be kidnapped by foreign pirate bands, and some will weaken in the desire to find the treasure. These things we know from the experience of brave Pirates who have gone before us. But this we know, that we will never abandon our good ship '29, in her high resolve to win honors in the quest of the Treasure Chest of Knowledge. -Jane Scott. Page Forty O K O' 5 J .. fl ' 19 f+L 'V :I 4 rf lf!!! 1414 I I 2 . I NM nga 'O x 4 , N -fw V5 I f' xcflti SQ 5?'f'3' Xxx 3 H1 W 2 ,Ji 7 ei If X gf, N'-'NUI 'Rfk 1 off' 'X 'x. Xxlr fT lr 4 rw yy -N- 'gikrx-N 'N vg, 'NIL W .- 7 lb 'Riy CAMPULQ-LJ. . 72' J Mgfi 7 iuk f-s'N'A '3i- wfflzi- x fk A -fx., kfvn' 'lf-ff-x 'KX ,bt ,Mfg .fi 9-is fl 'Xz ,-X kixfg fx!! f-g' I,fI'ff!' Fmfy-mzr' Page Forty-two Ellimae Lashmet ..... ......... E ngglish and Reading, llih Lewis .......... .....,.. A rithmetie and History Thcoclorc Scott .... ................. 1 ieography and Orthography Lloyd Adams Irene Arnold Herbert Anderson James Beeman Mary Brooks Janet Byrns Gilbert Cardwell Elsie Carmean Glenn Ca1'mean Ray Campbell David Coffman Alfred Crabtree El'ayne Coffman Paul Drennan Ada Durham Blanche Garrison Othel Garrison EIKIHTH GRADE Albert Lewis Gerbing' Opal Gibbons Lucille Gilmore Donald Hamm Alonzo Hannaford Charles Harp Edith Harp Helen Hopkins Donald Hutchens Earl Jones Cline Lawson Glen Lewis Eugene Maddiex Mary Maddiex Lester Mayberry Russell Wyatt Przqc Forz'y-tllrvf' Mary Lucille McConathy Margaret McGee Ralph Mehroff Clara Mae Meckley Robert Mitchell Aubrey Moore Jane Neal Colean Oleson James Orr Evalyn Petri Perry Piper Virgil Powers Everett Prather Florina Reager Jett Rhodes Virginia Ricks Ray Rice Trula Roe Charles Rogers William Sage Grace Sawyer Mildred Short Janet Smith Martha Amelia Symons Roy Strawmatt Verneel T'atman Glenn Teeple Frank Vinyard Edith Waltrip Vernon Whitworth Dorothy Wilkerson Bonnie Windmiller SEVENTH GRADE LEGENDE -I'iIEI'l:IEIEIEI:ilT.f'?.ITIEIEI'Zi Geraldine Alred Irene Anthony Edward Ballard Mildred Crabtree Albert Crain Tommie Creamer Edith Crocroft Bessie Duncan Walter Edwards Lee Elliott Paul Fenton Eva Ferguson Lloyd Filson Norman Filson Robert Filson Edmund Fraley Noami Garrison Rowland Godby Russel Godby Lena Grisham Lucille Hannaford Lawrence Hansberger Lois Hawk Edna Mae Hensley Hilda Holmes Vest Bates Edith Bennett Ralph Bricker Lucille Crabtree Rhea Hopkins John Johnston Dorothy Kemp Ella Louise Kidd George Knoth Mildred Powers Elsie Bright Mary Margaret Bright Jaunita Lawson Mabel Lee Mildred Lee Emerson Locker William Lowder Ellsworth Marsh Collins McDonald Judson Manning Billy McGrew Martha Mehroff Donald Moore Earl Moore Keith Nash Lucille Patterson Paul Petrey Pearl Piper Ray Camp Rowena Rea Vela Riddle Irwin Schwartz Samuel Schofield Harold Short Gilbert Sitton Bennie Swarringim Leona Swarringim Charles Taylor Hazel Taylor Marion Tendick Emm'a Tucker Tommie Tucker Jimmie Tucker Dorothy Vigus Harry Vineyard Everett Whitaker Mildred Whitworth Marguerite Windmille Winston Sowers Mildred Stewart JUNIOR I-IIGI-l SCHOOL HISTORY N THE FALL of nineteen hundred twenty five, on an island in the far off South Seas, called Junior High, a fierce band of cannibals were living. They had many struggles among themselves and with neighboring tribcs but were finally recognized into two divisions called seventh and eighth grades . by three energetic leaders, Lewis, Lashmet and Bickers. These three super-cannibals watched over our island kingdom ever guarding it from pirate attacks. One day, after we had been progressing peacefully for a month or so, a ship anchored nearby during the night and a bold pirate secretly landed. He crept into our camp silently while all were asleep and carried away one of our leaders, Bickers, and claimed her as his mate. We were all mourning because of our lost leader when suddenly she appeared with her captor announcing his name as Flynn and stating that she would remain with us if we would permit Flynn to stay also. To this we consented joyfully. In a later conflict our leader, Flynn was wounded, so her husband took her away to his own band of Pirates. We now had to look about for us a new le'ader and after a careful search found Spencer. She did not stay with us long, just a few weeks. We next found Scott who took charge of Spencer's duties and remained with us. For recreation, some of our cannibals formed a b'asketball team and after much practice held contests with other home cannibals. We all sup- ported them loyally ever cheering them with our songs and war dances. Later our best warriors entered into a tournament against neighboring cannibal towns at a near-by island called Jerseyville. Here our band made a good showing. They defeated the Kane band easily, but lost master hon- ors to the Jerseyville band. As the various islands became more friendly they held contests in literary and athletic events. Our warriors and singers entered the contest. A silver cup was won by our singers who easily triumphed over the other tribes. Our warriors in class A brought back a banner to our island as a trophy given because of the best showing in ability. Creamer, our little hero, won a gold medal for receiving the most individual points. This year we entered another contest of like events and hope again to bring back to our island kingdom other trophies. The contest will be held at a different island. -Martha Symonds. Page Forty-four Iuw.-n.111-'C' 111. 'I 1111.11 Amvmr: 11? , 2? 1 5, 2221 K 1111 111 '11 muh X - ' ln' 'I 'iii'- 0-ri-d Q.,-,- .if .-eff'- f-- ' X,,.J lflfff .5 X LEG ENDE ATHLETICS THLETICS is important factor in the school routine, and much time 'and interest should be given to them. The principle sports at R. C. H. S. are football, basketball, track and sometimes baseball. Football attracts the most attention, consequently we put out a winn- ing team. Since 1922 when we had a championship team, the town has been behind and boosting. This year we broke even, winning four games and losing four. We were greatly handicapped by the small number of boys out. Although basketball is in its infancy here, it runs a close second to football. We 'are developing fast, and in a few morye ears should take our place with the leaders. Track can be considered almost a failure. Each year in the meets we have nothing but individual scoring. This year there are forty one boys eligible, and each should be out trying his best to win 'an athletic banner for R. H. S. Baseball was not played here last year, but in other years we have proved our ability. Athletics keep the boys physically fit as well as mentally. Being well one can study better. They also teach the boys not to work for per- sonal glory, but for the glory of the school. The meaning of true sports- manship is one of the finest things in the world, as shown by atheltics and good fellowship is shown among all the boys out. One could state many more reasons, but these are enough to show the vital importance of athletics. So let's all get behind the school and BOOST for athletics.-C. R. Page F01 ty sw G NDE at fe f1,-'X,CX, X,'iC'X,'SiS. S,'i1'S.1S.,'Y5'S f LEE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION President ........ . . .Margaret McCarty Vice-President .... ..... B Iason Campoell Secretary ........ .... Il 'Iildred I-Iannaford Treasurer ......... .......... ' I . C. Moore Faculty Manager ..,. .... I ilrville Foreman Jr. Student Manager ...... ........ C harles Jones HE ATHLETIC Association was reorganized at the beginning of the year, making its third year of existence. Although yet in its infancy, it has developed into one of the foremost organizations of our school. All students in high school are eligible for membership, the membership fee being fifty cents. A short time after school began a c'all was sent out asking the students to join the Athletic Association. Few responded and as a result a campaign was inaugurated between the classes to see which could obtain the most members. The Seniors won this, and for this reason the entire class was admitted free of charge to the Brighton basketball game. The Association met at various times during the year to discuss the matters relating to athletics. About four dollars was cleared on the foot- ball season, which was fairly good considering the fact that new football sweaters and sweat jerseys had to be bought. It would of been sixty four dollars had the Board of Education paid the rent on the athletic field as it had done previous to this year. It is hoped that the Athletic Association of next year may have a bigger membership and continue as an active and beneficial organization. -C. R. Page Forty-seven LEGENDE f'X.'i.5X. X, XCifTCY4i.fi, SlfYl 'V COACH RVILLE FOREMAN Jr., A. B. ot' Illinois College who is better known as Coach among the students, needs little or no intioduction to most of us. He himself is a graduate of Roodhouse High, and after finishing four years of college, came back to our schools as coach of our athletics and science teacher. Having' had two years of varsity football while at college, and having' taken a coaching course in basketball at the University of Illinois. he came well prepared to act as general athletic coach. Whether winning or losing, Coach has always supported clean ath- letics and has shown the players how to be real sportsmen. He is respected and held in high esteem, not only by the boys who worked under him, but by the whole student body. Pnyc Fo1'ty-ciylzf LEGENDE fgfx:x.fx'x:X.ix,f'x, x:'x.'xfx:x . 'W . l l i CLA YTOX IfL'1,E-Left l1fz7f1mf'l.'-Senfor. Ch'amp'l was the general of the team. His good judgment displayed itself in many a tight coiner. However, it was equalled by his all alound playing. His record is eight hard games and never knocked out. May the future bring us more like him. LOIVELI, REEVE-QIfrz1'!crImcf.'-Sci!for. Reeve played his first and last year of football. He ran mighty good interference and made a gain possible. He could snag a pass if it came anywhere near him and was valuable for that alone. In addition he backed up the line in fine style. ALBERT CLARK-Riglzf HI!I-fill!CL'-Si'77l'0P'. Red at halfback and as Captain was the standby of the team, always instilling the fight and pep into the players. His ability to run and dodge made him a great broken field runner and he could always be counted upon for a gain around end. Among many others we will always remember the two spectacular plays made in the Pittsfield game when he snatched two passes out of the opponents to run fifty and sev- enty-five yards for touchdowns. GEORGE KEMP-l,eff f1lH,ll'lf-JU7lI'0I'. Hootch alternated 'at guaid and tackle playing a good game at either position. His size and his fearlessness made him a hard man to handle. No better tribute to his playing can be given than his team mates gave him by electing him captain for next year. FRED SETTLES-H1'g!1f Tflffffl'-SI'lL1'0l'. Hllizzyn played a stellar game. He was an experienced player and diagnosed his opponents' plays so that few successful ones were directed through him. Also he was a hard tackler and blocker, a team mate to respect and an opponent to fear. Prrgrf Fo rty-nina is LEG ENDE V l C71l1llH,lL'S JUNIJS-lifylzl Evil!-Sr'nim'. 'tlchy played a great game at end both defensively and offensively. He was fast getting down under punts and he was a good receiver ol' passes. His flaming red top could be seen in the midst of every play and he seldom let a man 'around his end. MASON CAlWPBELL-Cowter-Seizior. Humpy was the Gibraltar of the line. Many an opposition play split when it came to him. More than that he often knifed through and threw the opposition for a loss. His passing was just right and he couldo pen a good hole. According to the usual run of centers he could be called small but mighty . Lcl3OY IVHITHEAD--Lefz' Tuclflc-Sophomore. Whitey playing his second year of football was a terror to his oppon- ents. His fast driving tackles intimidated many an opposing back. He was always down under punts and seldom failed to drop in his tracks the man who caught the punt. With two more years, watch the head- lines. ROBER T B URRESS-Fullbark-Sopho more. PrueU was 'a real smashing plunger. His toe was also a real asset to the team. As a punter he averaged more yardage than his opponents. As a drop kicker he was a constant threat to the opposing team. Next year he will be even better. KENNETH HULL-Right Guard-Soplzomorc. f'K'aro played his first season of football. He always played a good, hard game. He proved to be a very valuable man to his team and with a little more experience he will prove to be a star. Page Fifty LEGENDE -..I5.INItlZIE.I':I'tI'??.I1I'2I21E1'N UORIIOX illvfllfla'II'-lim-l.'-Soplfomo1'z'. 'tGranny was always ready to take the place ol' anyone who was in- jured as is witnessed by his substitution as tackle when he had been trained as a back. Next year he should prove a valuable man with the start he has made this year. MOR TIMER GILZWORG-Banff-Soplz om ore. 1 7 5 7 Morny although he didn t play in many games was in enough to show that he was a promising back. The grit and perseverance he showed augur mighty well for the future as well as make us realize that a team is only as good as its substitutesfl DONA LII ARMSTHONG-Eozd-F1'f'slz,ma21. Bosco was always out at the field doing his best to develope into a good player by the best of training. He so far succeeded that next year with this season's development, he should make a regular berth on the team. H0 WA RD CHA PMA X-l,1'm' man-Sopla o IH ow . Gilbert was used at various places in the line but played his best game at guard. He showed his ability by starting several games and earning the right to wear his R. He will greatly aid the team in sea- sons to come. THEODORE PETREY-Loft EVN!!-S01llIO1II0I'I'. Pete distinguished himself in busting up all the plays which came .around his end and often tore around and stopped many from behind. He often performed the difhcult task of not only getting the interfer- ence but the runner as well. He was also far from poor on offense. Page Fifty-one LEGENDE f-g,fx,cx,fx:x:x.fx:x,fx:x:'x:'x:x'xc'X . FOOTBALL GAMES EPTEMBER 26. Jacksonville seconds, here. We had tried to get a game with Jacksonville's first squad, but as they had a full schedule we had to play the second team. Altho this was a regular game, it seemed more like scrimmage for we were 'able to gain around end or through the line without any trouble. Most of the second string men were put into the game during the last quarter, and it gave the Coach a chance to look over his material . The game was exceedingly encouraging, not so much because we won by 'a large score, but because the way the team worked together. Clark, Settles, Jones. Whitehead and Burress starred for us. Score 35-0. October 3. Routt High, here. The team continued to play as a smooth working machine, and as a result Routt was defeated 14-6. This game was played in a drizzling rain and it gave an advantage to our heavier opponents in the first half. But in the second half it was a different story. In this period we displayed some real fight in putting over two touchdowns. Reeve, Clark, and Burress showed up well. October 10. Winchester, there. Score 19-12. In this game we were outweighed and outhitched, but not outplayed. We put up a stubborn battle and held the heavier Winchester team for three quarters, but in the fourth we weakened and allowed them to push across the winning touchdown. We did not consider this such a disasterous defeat for we were outweighed at least thirty pounds per man. Every man played a hard game and their work was worth mention. October 17. Pittsfield, here. We had heard much about the strength of the Pittsfield team, but after our defeat at Winchester the week before we were determined to win. We outplayed the opposition in the first half and scored a touchdown when Jones recovered a fumbled punt. In the sec- ond half we scored two more, Clark running fifty-five and seventy-five yards for each, while Pittsfield was making one. This game was hard fought and an even contest we were outweighed. Besides Jones and Clark, Whitehead, Reeve, Burress, Campbell and Kemp put up a good game. Score 221-6. October 24. Palmyra, here. Score 7 to 6. For the first time in years Roodhouse played Palmyra. Roodhouse started out with a rush. Burress plunging over for a touchdown and kicking goal for an additional point. The game progressed evenly until the fourth quarter, when Palmyra, by a series of delayed bucks and end runs scored a touchdown, but failed to kick goal. After this neither team could get within scoring distance altho we never scored again. We were satisfied with the outcome when the fin'al whistle was blown. Settles, Kemp, Burress, Clark 'and Jones played a hard game. November 7. This was undoubtedly the worst weather in which we played all season. The field was a sea of mud and water and after the first down the teams were smeared from head to foot with mud. lt seemed that we were able to hold Waverly with little effort, but were unable to gain consistently. Even tho the game was lost, Roodhouse put up the best fight she could under the circumstances. Campbell, Reeve, Kemp, Burress and Settles played fine game. November 14. Whitehall, here. Score 14-3. Roodhouse suffered her third defeat of the season. when she met Whitehall her in her annual battle. The Roodhouse team looked mighty bad in the first half and our playing was ragged. We came to life in the second half, but were unable to score a touchdown through the heavier Whitehall team. There was a large crowd at the game and much evidence of the old time rivalry between the two schools. Hull, Whitehead, Petery and Clark played a consistent game. November 21. Greenfield, here. ln this game we played the hardest game of the season and the visitors had to fight for every yard that they gained. It was only after a couple of breaks that they were able to score their first two touchdowns. That gave them far too small margin for safety Page Fifty-two f-g.fxcx,fx.fx:'x.fx:x,fx.fx:'x.fxcx..fxcx. 'after Burress kicked two drop kicks in about six minutes of play in the third quarter. After wearing down the Roodhouse warriors by superior weight and experience, they were able to put over two more scores in the last quar- ter. Score 24-6. Jones, Settles, Campbll, Reeve, Clark and Ruyle finished their high school football career with a well played game. This ended the season which had been noted for two things: the most unseasonable football weather of history, and the fighting ability of the small. but game Roodhouse team which was always outweighed but not outfought. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE LEGENDE Sept. 26 at Roodhouse .... Roodhouse Jacksonville Sec.. .. .. 0 Oct. 3 at Roodhouse Roodhouse Routt .......... .. 6 Oct. 10 at Winchester Roodhouse Winchester .... ,... 1 9 Oct. 17 at Roodhouse Roodhouse Pittsfield .. 6 Oct. 24 at Roodhouse Roodhouse Palmyra .. 6 Nov. 7 at Waverly ..... Roodhouse Waverly ..... .... 7 Nov. 14 at Roodhouse Roodhouse Whiteh'all . . . . . . . 14 Nov. 21 at Roodhouse Roodhouse Greenfield . . . . . .. 24 82 FOOTBALL BANQUET HE FOOTBALL BOYS were given a banquet and feed by the mothers of the Senior players in the Methodist Church basement. The base- ment was attractively decorated in red and white the High School colors, and a football was suspended above the center of the table. Novel place cards were used. Each was a football player which was made out of a stick of chewing gum and stiff wire, carrying a football on which was written the nick name of the player. After the feed , which was in reality a good one. Coach Foreman acted as toastmaster. Short speeches were first given by Rev. Armstrong and Mr. Merrill who were guests at the bilnquet. The Coach then pioceeded to call upon each of the players who responded in fine style. Mrs. Chas. Jones then spoke in behalf of the mothers after which the guests departed, all agreeing that it was one of the best football banquets ever held--C. R. BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS OODHOUSE ENTERED two tournaments this year, namely the Win- chester Invitation Tournament and the Jacksonville District Tournament. The Winchester Invitation Tournament was played on the 228-28-30th of January. Roodhouse was defeated 28-3 by Griggsville in the opening game of the tourney. After scoring three points in the first quarter we were unable to score again. Altho the team was full of fight, they lacked good team work. Griggsville by defeating Winchester won third place in the tournament. On March 4-5-6th the Jacksonville District Tournament was held at Jacksonville.We were defeated in our first game 20-8, which was with Jack- sonville. The contest was hard fought and even closer than the score would indicate. It was only in the last quarter that Jacksonville ran up her large lead. Jacksonville won first place in the tournament, after defeating New Berlin 21-20 in the finals. Page Fifty-three DE fX,'XCX, K,'iCXCiCS:i, S1 S.,'i6S-'Y3.,'Yf LOPVEIJ, REEVE-Gm!MI-Scnfoa' Reevie proved to be a star perl'oin1er in defending' the back court against the ppoonent's forwards. llc always put up a hard, scrappy game and was always in the midst ol' the fight. lie always showed he was a good sportsman at all times. CLA YTON RUYLE-Formard-Scwfrir. t'Champ in the position of forward and captain, led the team through the most successful basketball year that Roodhouse has ever known. He was high point man of the season 'and he covered the floor well. His fighting will be missed next year. CHARLES JO4NvES-F0l'YUG,7'Il--S07L1.0I' ' Ichy was a player of no mean ability. He was a demon on attack, always breaking through the opponents defense and bringing' the ball down under our basket. He was also good on the defense. His team- work coupled with his accurate passing made him a valuable man to the team. GEORGE KEIWP-Center-Juvzior. Hootch , a tall lanky athlete, played his first year of basketball. At the start of the season he was a little raw and inexperienced but devel- oped into a good player at center he could be relied upon to get the tip- off and was a main factor in advancing the ball. Page I1'iffy-four JIORTIMEI? GIIJIORE--l 01'ward-Soplzoznorc. lVIorney was a fast and good all around lloor man. llc was an ex- ceptionally good shot from out in the court as well as under the basket. He also played cleverly on defense. Morney has two more years in which -to show his Hstuff. ALBERT CLARK-Guord-Scvzior. Red,' was stationed at guard berth this season and it was through his clever playing that our opponents were unable to run up large scores. He was a main factor in advancing the ball, besides being accurate in ringing up long shots. MASQN CAMPBELL--Gucrrd-Senior. Humpy played brilliant basketball throughout the year. His passing was fast and accurate and he could sink shots from all angles of the court. On the defense he did his share, seldom permitting an opponent to dribble around him. GORDON IUCGREW-Fo1 1vr1rd-Sopllomorc. Granny showed that he was a promising player. He displayed a neat brand of basketball throughout the season and always put up a hard fight. He did well enough this year to be considered as a prospective regular in the future. Page Fifty-fire LEE N E 'Mr M AgRigLxfvglxfmncxrmnvwfxnwif I BASKETBALL ECEMBER 12. Greenfield, here. Roodhouse staited this season aus- piciously be defeating Greenfield 23-20. It was a close, hard fought game from the start to finish. Ruyle led the scoring attack with eleven points chalked up for him. December 13. Brighton, there. Playing in a cracker box for a gym, We were beaten to the tune of 33-8. The game was fast and rough, many fouls being called on both teams. Clark, Jones and McGrew played well. December 18. Routt, there. The third game of the season was lost to Routt, 33-18. We held them down during the first period, but from then on they began to draw away. Ruyle was high point man. Others who scored were Jones, Mackey and Cl'ark. December 19. Patterson, here. The first part of this game was slow and uninteresting, with Patterson in the lead. In the last quarter we came to life and scored fifteen points to win 21-19. Jones, Clark and McGrew played well. December 23. Murrayville, there. We were defeated by a one sided score of 28-3. The team was off form, missing many easy shots which would have ordinarily been made. Ruyle and Mackey made our only points. January 9. Whitehall, here. R. H. S. gave Whitehall some stiff oppo- sition but received the small end of the score 30-T. We seemed unable to get started and consequently were to one field goal, which was made by Ruyle. Gilmore, Clark and Jones played well. January 13. Jerseyville, here. After holding Jerseyville scoreless in the first quarter, R. H. S. weakened and let them carry off the victory, 24-6. The whole team played creditably by the work of Mackey and Jones was especially worth mention. January 15. Franklin, there. R. H. S. put up a hard fight, but were beaten 36-15 by the first team and 15-9 by the second team. A small and slick floor handicapped the -team greatly. McGrew, Reeve, Clark and Kemp put up a hard game. January 16. Pleasant Hill, there. Again we were defeated. This time 31-8 by the rangy team of Pleasant Hill. Our team showed the effects of two hard fought games already played during the week, and were not able to stand the fast pace set by our opponents. The work of Jones, McGrew and Clark was good. January 22. Murrayville, here. In the fastest game of the season so far, R. H. S. was beaten by Murrayville, 27-15. The Red and White out played Murr'ayville throughout the game, but were defeated via the free throw route. Jones, Clark and Ruyle played a good game. January 23. Beardstown, there. Although We put up a real fight, there was too much height and weight against us and we were forced to drop the game 50-9. Reeve, Clark, Kemp, and Jones played well. January 26. Hillview, here. R. H. S. stepped out and retrieved her fallen fortunes some what by defeating Hillview 17-12. After trailing along for three periods, the Red and White opened up and began dropping them in from' all angles. Ruyle was high point man. February 6. White Hall, there. White Hall again proved better than R. H. S., beating the Red and White 40-7. The team lacked the team work and was inaccurate on basket shooting. Campbell, Reeve and Kemp played their usual good game. Febru'ary 8. Patterson, here. Showing a very effective passing and shooting attack, Roodhouse defeated Patterson by a score of 34-15. The team was able to advance the ball with ease, but lacked good defense. Ruyle displayed his class by dropping light into the basket from all angles. February 12. Pleasant Hill, here. R. H. S. displayed some real basket- ball in defeating Pleasant Hill, 15-14 in an over time game. It was a close, hard fought game from start to finish, neither team being ahead of the other over two points at any time. Campbell and Reeve played a dazzling defensive game. Page Fifty-sir LEGENDE -.I2IElEleltI'.IEI':I':ITIIl'.IEI':I .IN Basketball Games Continued February 17. Franklin, here. R. H. S. evened things up by defeat- ing Franklin 29-17. At the start, R. H. S. took the lead and never lost it throughout the game. Ruyle and Jones ran wild, scoring a total of twen- ty-four points between them. February 18. Greenfield, there. ln a fast game which went into an overtime period, R. H. S. was defeated by Greenfield, 16-15. Our team outplayed Greenfield in all parts of the game, but were inaccurate on bas- ket shooting. Ruyle was high point mang Kemp, Campbell and Jones play- ed well. February 20. Jerseyvillc, there. Jerseyville defeated R. H. S. for the second time by a score of 23-13. The Red and White came back strong in the second half, allowing Jerseyville to make only six points, which we were making eight. Jones, Clark, and Reeve played a commendable game. February 26. Waverly, there. Waverly defeated R. H. S., 36-8. The second period was the hardest fought and the poor handling of the ball with few fumbles was marked. . Ruyle and Kemp were the only ones who scored. February 27. Brighton, here. This was a close game throughout and was tied until the last minute and a half of play when Brighton made two baskets just before the final whistle. McGrew, Kemp Jones, and Campbell played admirably. ILS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE rTcum Where Played Opp. R. H Dec. Greenfield . . Roodhouse ...... . . . 20. . . . . . . Dec Brighton . . . Brighton ..... .... 3 3 .... . . . Dec. Routt ...... Routt ...., .... 3 3 ....... Dec. Patterson . . Roodhouse . . . . . 19. . . . . . . Dec. Murrayville Murrayville . . .... 28 ..... . . Jan. White Hall . Roodhouse . . .. . 30. . . . .. Jan. Jerseyville . Roodhouse .... . . . 24 .... . . . Jan. Franklin ......... Franklin ....... .... 3 6 ....... Jan. Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill . . . .... 31. . . . . . . Jan. Murrayville Roodhouse .... . . . 27 .... . . . Jan. Beardstown Beardstown . . .... 50 .... . . Jan Hillview . .. Roodhouse .... .. . 12. . . . . .. Feb. White Hall . White Hall .... . . . 40 .... . . . Feb Patterson . . Roodhouse . . . . . 15. . . . . . . Feb. Pleasant Hill Roodhouse . . . . . 14. . . . . . . Feb. Franklin . .. Roodhouse . . . .. 17. . . . . .. Feb. Greenfield . . Greenfield . . . . . 16. . . . . . . Feb Jerseyville . Jerseyville .... . . . 23 .... . . . Feb Waverly . .. Waverly .... .. . 36. . . . . . . Feb Brighton . .. Roodhouse . . .. 20. . . . . .. Page Fifty-sciicn .- IV 1 LEQ NDE 1 35 GREENE COUNTY TRACK MEET HE TWENTY-FOURTH annual meet of the Greene County High School Association was held at White Hall on May 6. 1925. Honors were fairly well divided 'among the five schools comprising the association Carrollton was winner of the Literary-Musical Banner along with the Re- lay Cup, while Greenfield took the Athletic Banner and Roodhouse won the Group Singing Shield. The chorus made up of nineteen voices won thc group singing for Rood- house-the second time in three years that we have won this event. The school received 'a handsome shield as trophy, on which will be inscribed the names of the mernlters of the chorus. Representatives who won places in the Literary-Musical contest for R. H. S. are: Oratron .............. Buell Wallis .................... First Place Declaration .......... Katheryn Storey . . . . . . Second Place Extemporaneous ..... Dan Sowers ...... . .. Second Place Vocal ............... Irene Short . ..,......... . .. Second Place Group Singing ....... Roodhiuse High ................. First Place The five schools ranked in the following order: first, Carrollton, 54 points, second, Greenfield, 51 pointsg third, Roodhouse, 43 pointsg fourth, White Hall, 33 points, fifth. Rockbridge, 9 points. TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS REENFIELD Won the Athletic Banner with a total of forty-nine and one-fourth points. Carrolton was second with for ty-four, White Hall third with thirty-fiveg Roodhouse fourth with four and one-fourth, and Rock- bridge fifth with three. The points for Roodhouse were made as follows: Hillemeier third in the 50 yard dash and second in the 100 yard dash. Scott tied for third in the pole vault. This was a very fast meet. New records for the 220 yard dash, 120 high hurdles and the running hop, step and jump were set, and the record for the 100 yard dash was tied. Although Roodhouse had but a few entries, we should have had more scoring. TRACK RACK HAS BEEN on the decline the last few years at R. C. H. S., mainly in the lack of a suitable place to practice and the small amount of interest shown 'and the support given by the boys of the high school. For this reason we have had few successful track teams. The season of 1925 opened with a fair sized crowd of boys out, among whom were the following: Hillemeier, McGee, Jones, Petrey, Wendell, Hull, Kemp, Reynolds, and Scott. These boys practised hard and faith- fully for over a month in order to get into condition for the meets. The team entered only two meets last year, namely, the Greene County Meet and the Interscholastic Meet at Jacksonville. Although the team did not score many points, we are proud of some of their accomplishments and hope to have a better team in the future. R. C. H. S. also had an entry in the Stagg Meet at Chicago. Emery Coffman who was scholastic ineligible for the other two meets, entered this one, after having made up his work. He took eighth place in the discus, which is a real feat considering the fact that high schools all over the United States are entered in this meet. He also went into the semi-fin'als in the shot put. Page Fifty-ci,rjl1.t LEG ENDE II GROUP SINGING SOl'R,1NOS: Irene Short Marg'aret Young' Ilelen Gilmore Mildred Strang' 'Virginia McGrew Virginia Merrill IIASSES: William Jolley Frank Scott Henry Short Lowell Reeve ALTOS: Elizabeth Griffiths Dorothy Shuman Ruth Roodhouse Pauline DeVilbliss Rilla Armstrong TENORS: Giller Jones Kenneth Hillemeier Dan Sowers Charles Jones HE ROODHOUSE CHORUS of 1925 repeated the success of the first chorus in 1923. It was a singular coincidence that we sang the same songs Good-Night Beloved , by Pinsuti, and Cowan's The Bridal Chorus , from The Rose Maiden which the first chorus sang' and won a shield similar to theirs. We lost eleven of the nineteen chorus members in the 1925 graduating class. However, we have much talent in the Sophomore and Freshman ' classes which we can use to 'a good advantage this year, We shall begin work soon and we hope to keep up the good record we have made in former years. We were fortunate. also, in having for our accompanist, Miss Pauline Van Doren, a graduate of Roodhouse High School, and a pianist of excep- tional ability. Miss Van Doren was very faithful at all times and we are all very grateful for her services. -V. MIG. Page Fifty-11,iwc LEQENDE fxfx, X.'X5i.'il'X., X:'X.,'ici:'X1X .. JUNIOR SENIOR BANQUET N APRIL SIXTEENTH the Juniors had the pleasure of entertaining the Seniors at their annual banquet. It was quite an elaborate affair, the tables and hall being artistically decor'ated in green and white. The class flower, pink tea loses, added to the beauty of the decorations. An invitation to eat, laugh and be merry was given by Margaret McCarty, President of the Junior Class, to which Kenneth Hillemeier, Presi- dent of the Senior Class responded. The following menu was served: Fruit Cocktail 'Oli-ues Pickles Radislzes Roosf Young Clziclren Dressing Gililct Groovy Mashed Potafocs Asparagus En Case ' Hot Rolls Noruville Fruit Solrul Angel Delighf Mr. Duffin acted as toastmaster and the follwoing toasts were responded: Mumps Charles Jones t'Reminiscence Dorothy Shuman 'tLickens Frank Scott Athletics Thelma Locker The Red and White Leta Wyatt The remaining part of the evening was spent in dancing, for which Bowen's orchestra furnished music. The Juniors wish to take this means of thanking their mothers, Mr. Steve L'ampher and all others who were so kind and helpfull in making the banquet a successful affair. A I-IALLOVVEIEN SOCIAL N THE NIGHT of October thirty-first, while seeking adventure in strange and haunted places, I happened to wander near the high school gym. Being naturally alert, my attention w'as instantly attracted by strange sounds within. I was consumed with curiosity, for surely here was adventure. Steadily I approached the building, slowly opened the door and slipped in unnoticed. Revelry and merry making ruled supreme. After a time a clever progr'am was presented for the amusement. Then a long line, made up of terrifying ghosts, mischievious goblins, screaming witches, bold pirates, dark skinned gypsies, charming pierretes, dapper dudes and many other thus too numerous to mention was formed and they proceeded to march around the room. I soon learned that the purpose of this was to judge the best costumes. The prize, a box of candy, was awarded to Albert Clark, a hoosier farmer, and Fred Settles, a hobo. Suddenly the din ceased and I s'aw the hobo slowly mounting a box in the center of the room. After surveying the crowd with a knowing smile, he began to auction off beautiful decorated boxes which he said contained delicious food. These boxes were sold rapidly and emptied with almost the same rapidity. As the hour was growing late, I had to leave this place of merriment and continue my journey. Page Sixty LEGENDE 1 , ' R ' .1':IsJ:1:1:1zlJ':1':1cJtf2f:1N OUR FLAG LOATING FROM the flag pole in the Washington school yard is the emblem of our nation. This was secured for us by a man who loved this flag and fought for it. It was through the untiring efforts of Mr. Strunk that money enough was raised for the flag pole from which this flag waves. The flag was raised the first time by Dr. O. L. Edwards in the presence of the pupils of High School and the Grades, also a few town people who were interested enough to attend. The program attached to the Flag raising consists of speeches by Mr. Armstrong, Dr. Edwards, Mr. Moore, Mr. Burt and Mr. Strunk. The music was furnished by the Roodhouse Concert Band. M. Burt's speech showed what our flag really was aside from being a piece of colored material. He also showed by our own conduct every day we cast reflections, either good or bad on the flag. Mr. Strunk, whose efforts made the flag raising possible, chose as his part of the program to sing Columbia the Gem of the Ocean . He sang splendidly. The flag pole was placed in such a position that Mr. Strunk might look from his house and see the flag which he loves so, waving in the breeze. On morning just before Christmas, the students invited Mr. Strunk to the High School to make a talk. He came and truly delighted the student body, telling of his school days the materials with which they studied and the sea-ts in which they sat. All this seemed very strange now compared with the experiences of the school boy and girl of the present day. He told many other things connected with his own life which were of a great inter- est to all of us. At the close of his talk the High School students presented him with a framed motto Your Flag and My Flag as a small token of their appreciation of the interest taken in them and the school. After taking the students from the depth of his heart, Mr. Strunk left, wishing us a bright and happy future. YOUR FLAG AND MY FLAG Your flag and my flag, And how it flies today In your land and my land And half the world away! Rose-red 'and blood-red The stripes forever gleamg Snow-white and soul-white- The good forefathers' dreamy Sky-blue and true-blue, with stars to gleam aright- The gloried guidon of the day, a shelter through the night Your flag and my flag! And, oh, how much it holds- Your land and my land- Secure with its folds. Your heart and my heart Beat quicker at the sightg Sun-kissed and wind-tossed- Red and blue and white. The one flag-the great-flag-the flag for you and me- Glorified all else beside-the red and white and blue! Your flag and my flag! To every star and stripe The drums beat 'as hearts beat And fifers shrilly pipe! Your flag and my flag- A blessing in the sky, Your hope and my hope- It never hid a lie! Home land and far land and half the world around, Old glory hears our glad salute and ripples to the sound. Wilbur D. Nesbit. Pagc Sixty-one LEGENDE .zzzsfzz-.rzfefsfwfrf-fwfr-121s ROODI-IOUSE SCHOOL AUXILIARY NE OF THE most important purposes of such an organization as this is to obtain a better interpretation of school needs and be of what service it may in providing them. This the Roodhouse School Auxiliary has sought to do, 'and is rather' proud of what it has so far accomplished as a school and community enterprise, with other agencies similarly interested. So far it has not failed in any undertaking. At the first meeting after vacation, held last September, the following officers were elected for the year: President, Mrs. C. W. Jones, Vice-Presi- dent, Rev. J. W. Armstrongg Scretary, Mrs. A. W. Keyes, Treasurer, Dr. L. K. Hallock. Parent attendance has been stimulated. with a corresponding increase in membership ly th plan adopted by the new officers of having each rzr ade in turn furnish the program for the monthly meetings of the Auxiliary. The grade teachers and pupils entered spiritedly into this idea and a num- ber of exceptionally fine programs have been given, some of them very clever expressions of historonic atility. In addition to the student pr ograms there have been splendid talks and discussions of educational character. Among the activities of the season was the Lyceum course, sponsored by the Auxiliary as a community entertainment feature. The talent was exceptionally good and gave general satisfaction. This netted al out eighty- five dollars for the Auxiliary treasury. A Public Library for Roodhouse is one of the most important under- takings inaugurated by the Auxiliary this season. The matter is now in the hands of committee and is well under way. The Library idea was con- ceived in the Auxiliary and the public is co-operating to make it a success- ful and permanent institution for the benefit of the city and community. Last year the Auxiliary took the initiative and made it possible for us to have a community nurse. This service is being continued another year, the Auxiliary paying two hundred dollars of the salary, in co-operation with the Red Cross, Boards of Education and City Council. In addition to her other duties, our nurse this year, Miss Anna Likes, is conducting a cl'ass in Hygiene and Home Nursing twice a week. The class includes about twenty girls of the high school. Looking ahead, the Auxiliary has arranged for an Art Exhibit to be held in the high school building this spring. This is an educational feature, with no thought of profit. The Auxiliary wll be quite satisfied if it pays its own way. A comedy-drama by home talent is also to be given this spring, as an Auxiliary benefit. This entertainment is expected to add materially to the bank balance. Landscape gardening will be attempted in a small way this year. A committee has been appointed having in charge the work of beautifying the school grounds. This committee will act under direction of and in conjunc- tion with the Boards of Education. They contemplate the planting of shrubbery. placing sod, and other means of making the grounds more at- tractive, as may be determined in conference with the Boards. With an enrollment of better than one hundred active, dues paying members, the Roodhouse School Auxiliary -takes its place as a representative parent body. More could be accomplished if the membership were doubled. All parents and others interested in our schools are welcome to attend the meetings, but you can be of greater help by atliliating with the organization and becoming a working unit in the interest of our schools. -Frank Merrill Page Sixty-two as LEG ENDE its -. 'nn X. W-I X I Jffmwfxlx CLASS TOURNAMENT HE INTERCLASS basketball tournament was held on March 15-16 17. Much enthusiasm' was stirred up and the spirit waxed to the highest pitch between the different classes. Strictly speaking, this was not a real class tournament, for the Christian Church, Independents and the Manchester Methodist Church team were entered. This was done in order to draw a larger crowd and make more money for the Athletic Association. Also all players in the school were required to buy season tickets, and everyone who entered had to pay. In the first games the Seniors defeated -the Juniors 34-7 and the Sopho- mores beat the Freshmen 20-4. Next Junior High emerged victorious over Manchester in a close, hard fought battle. 13-12, while the Independents had an easy time with the Christian Church, beating them 33-13. In the semi- finals the Sophomores beat the Seniors 13-12, in a thrilling game, and the Independents were victors in the battle with Junior High, 16-8. This al- lowed the Sophs. and Independents to meet for final championship. In the consolation game preceeding the finals, the Seniors had an easy time with Junior High, defeating them 33-4 and thereby winning third place. The finals were even more thrilling than the other games had been for the Sophs. won out over their large opponents 15-14.-C. R. I ago Sirrfy-flzrcc LEGENDE ig . .121-1:1-.1zfsfEf:f:1kJzf:f:1s lN TI-IE GARDEN OF Tl-IE SI-IAI-l N THE NIGHT of March 12 and 13, 1926, members ofthe four classes gave a very delightful presentation of the three act musical comedy. In the Garden of the Shah, with its well chosen cast and under the direction of Mrs. Rawlins, Mrs. Wilkinson and Miss Duncan. The play scored a huge success. The Cast: Zohdah CDaughter of the Shahb .......... ..... M ildred Strang Lohloh fZohd'ah's friend and confidentj .......... Virginia Merrill Nowobeh QZohdah's old nursej ................ Virginia McGrew Ted Harding, Billy Cummings CAmerican Mining Engineers .... ............................Charles Jones, John Shaw, Jr. Samuel Johnson Jackson LA gentleman of color from Texasj Ted and Billy's servant ...................... Clayton Ruyle Perunah fThe Shahj .......................... Mortimer Gilmore Somecraba fAn Arab Shiekj .................... Keach Johnson Chorus of girls, attendant's and soldiers. THE STORY OF' THE PLAY The setting is in Persia in the garden of Perunah, the Shah. Ted Harding and Billy Cummings, American mining engineers, accompanied by their colored body servant, Sam, come to Persia to work the Shah's gold mine. Ted falls in love with Zohdah, the Shah's daughter and Billy with Iioloh while Nowobeh, Zohdah's old nurse, pursues Sam much to his discornfiture, thinking him her affinity in some other incarnation. The Shah has other plans for Zohdah's future and returns with Some- craba, an Arab Shiek, whom he wishes Zohdah to marry. As the story unfolds the Shiek turns out to be flying under false color, having been compelled to abdicate his throne. The Shah finds this out in time and orders the Shiek away, 'at the same time throwing Ted, Billy and Sam into prison because of their continued attention to Zohdah, Lohlah and Nowobeh. Nowobeh makes the Shah see that by keeping the Americans in prison he is defeating his own plans in operating his rich gold mine, and so he is persuaded to give his consent to the weddings. As Ted says, All's Well that ends well and you may soon expect invi- tations to a triple wedding in the Garden of the Shah , the curtain falls on the successful presentation. Mildred Strang as Zohdah was charming and showed a great deal of poise and ability. In the part of Lolah fthe confidentb, Virginia Merrill won the great admiration of all, and in the play, John Shaw was the ardent lover. Charles Jones proved himself not only 'a good actor but also an amour- ous wooer. Clayton Ruyle or Samuel Jackson took his part opposite Nowobeh, Vir- ginia McGreW, with the fineness of an experienced comedian. The part of the Arab Shiek was perfectly done by Keach Johnsong while Mortimer Gilmore, with his georgeous costume and songs made a very at- tr'active character. Between acts there were sketches of comedy very cleverly presented by members of the chorus, some of the leads and other students, which met with instant success on the part of the audience. The lovely oriental costumes and pretty stage settings added much to the success of the play. Added to the principals, a chorus of fourteen attractively dressed girls did their share to m'ake the comedy ideal. Although the weather conditions were poor, the attendance was good both nights. The Seniors and Juniors will clear about 5587.50 which will be used towa.rd the annual and toward the Junior Senior banquet. Page S1'.1'ty-four A LEG ENDE INDIFFERENCE AND PUNCTUALITY O HAVE A REPUTATION of being prompt is inestimable in worth and leads to trustworthiness. Indifference to these qualities in destructive to coth character and popularity. Indifference, don't you loathe it? The indefinable attitude which seems to hover about some people as an unsurmountable barrier to be congenial with a person who assumes that bored sophisticated air is a real test of your own virtues. Assumed? you ask. Yes for it is not natural to become bored easily when there are some many interesting things in the world, and it is certainly not necessary. It seems to be a present day fashion to be indifferent to punctuality. This attitude causes the mind and personality to become as unattractivf as an attic on a sultry after noon. -THOUGHTS- Thoughts are like innumerable invisible hands. They beckon and impel us on,-racing--fo1 ever racing. Against our wills sometimes they lead us, through thick and darksome forests to emerge in a garden of delight. Where rippling silvery brooks laugh gayly at the nodding flowers growing in riotious beauty all around. Where birds of paradise whistle and call. We fain would rest here awhile, but no, our thoughts lead on. With reluctance we follow. Through a mist-like maze they guide into a cavern of horror. We are compelled to get down on our knees and crawl along on the cold slimy floor, to evade those frightful winged inmates. At last we came out on the brink of a black pool. The rocks, the trees, everything around is black, and circling above the pool is a pair of black- birds. All is still. Even the birds fly with noiseless wings. We look closer at the pool, so silent, so sinister, and cry out Oh! what thoughts of ours could lead to such a place as this . We were to stay only a little while there. Thoughts again beckoned gladly-we followed. Through a gentle soft darkness we are slowly guided. Then a heavenly light settles over usg and for a moment we experience a feeling of infinite peace. With that feeling we realize that few are the times that human thought climbs so high as to mingle with the divine. So through life we go, forever following our restless thoughtsg even death may not separate us from them, for perhaps thoughts are eternal. -APPRECIATION- The saying HA man has to die to be appreciated , is just as true as we make it. With education, our most sensitive nature is aroused and we become capable of seeing the beauty in things around us. In the same way we may associate lack of appreciation with ignorance. No feeling produces such utter despair as the feeling that your efforts have gone unnoticed, unthanked. On the other hand, no feeling gives such self assurance as the sense that you 'are truly appreciated. We look with pity upon people to whom the word appreciation has not the slightest significance, and class them as selfish-spirited. But we say of those who are quick to see and quick to express. Appreciation The1'e's is 'a spirit of good-fellowship . Rilla Armstrong. Margaret McCarty. Page Siivty-five LLQENQEM Nxxxx x f TO Tl-IE JUNIORSV As green Freshmen we came To the old R. H. S., Of all classes, we knew VVe would turn out the best. In our Sophomore year We conquered our fear, And legan to confess We were glad to lze here. Now 'as Juniors welre brave, We are stately and true, And we want to be friends To the many of you. Listen! here's to our class, May it always be light, And forever be true To the Red and the White. -Louise Will 1 1 son A JUNIORS FAITH TO PHYSICS They were hanging Beryl Windmiller, But they gave her one more day, She was shy a sum she wanted So they granted her a stay. She said, My guilt donit bother, Bu-t it would irk me Pete, If I have to end life's journey With this problem incomplete. The First mate tried to solve it. And the Second gave a hand, Then they shoved it to the Commander Who at problems was just grand. But the Commander said it sunk him, Though he put his sea cares by, So he wrote, Reprieve this Windmiller- Let her have just one more try. But Beryl had not solved it, When the day of grace was past, So they said, We'll stop this hangin'- Till you've got the thing at last. Years have flown and Beryl is feeble, But each day the hold doors clanged, And she's told, Work on that problem. Though she'd much rather be hanged -Oliw Ferguson Page bztty sw, LEGENDE A STORY OF A WATER DOG 'tOh grandfather! Please tell us a story. Oh yes!-do grandfather! Tell us alrout a seastormf' Yes-about a seastorm! HE REMARKS came from the four grandchildren of old Peter John- ston, veteran sea captain of the little village of Silver Cape. Peter had long ago grown too feeble to command a vessel and had retired to live in the home of his son, a piosperous merchant of Silver Cape. To most of the village folk, Peter was merely one of the many old men of the town-a good captain in his day, but no longer worthy of much attention. But to his four small grandchildren, Don, Elaine, Hilda, and Billy, he was a most won- derful pei son, and they would listen for hours, entranced, to one of his stories. So it was, that on one dai k, stormy night they all gathered 'around old Peter in the living room, and gave vent to the remarks mentioned. Well, began Peter, settling down in his old chair and taking Hilda on his lap, I guess I'll tell you about the old water dog. Bob, 'and the storm connected with him. You all remember that old rock that sticks up in the water about a mile up the point from here? Well, it's a pretty dangerous thing in a storm and it's caused some bad accidents in its time. When I was a boy, a man, by the name of Smith, lived in a little cottage there on the coast and on stormy nights he'd fasten a lantern on the rock so as to warn ships of the danger. But he was 'a man fond of his cups and sometimes he was forget- ful of the latern. He lived by himself with only an old water dog named Bob for company. Bob was a good old dog, but lazy, no one thought much of him until the night of this storm' I'm telling you of. It was a fearful night. The rain came down in torrents. The sky was bl'ack as pitch and the wind was from the East, powerfully strong. Not many boats were out, at least Silver Cape boats. But that morning a passenger vessel, the Alex- andria, had set out for a town up the point, coming West. She was schedul- ed to arrive in Silver Cape about seven P. M., but had turned into some harbor on the way. Smith, the old man I spoke of, had earned some money that day, and eager for a drink, had set off for town without placing the lantern on the rock. He left old Bob at home. Now Bob usually went to sleep early, but that night he was restless and afraid. All good sea dogs can smell danger and Bob knew there was trouble in the wind. Sure enough. about eight o'clock he heard the whisles of a ship blowing off the shore. He knew there was no lantern on the rock. Smith had left it lighted, on the table. In- stinct told him that if the ship were not warned, it would be carried upon the rock and wrecked. In some manner the lantern must be gotten to the rock. So he took the lantern in his mouth and started for the water. UNO one knows how he ever reached the rock. It must have been a terrible struggle, for the waves were high and there was constant danger of the lantern being extinguishedg but he did reach the rock and the steers- man of the Alexandria saw the light and guided the ship safely by. Half an hour later it came to anchor in Silver Cape harbour. U The next morning Smith was found frozen to death in the street. Of course, his death brought up inquiries and it was found that he had been in town since early the evening before. How then, had the lantern been placed on the great rock-for Smith was not in the habit of taking it out so early in the 'afternoon ? No one could tell. So a party of men set out for Smith's place. They found it deserted. The red lantern was gone and so was Bob. fContinued on Page 783 Page Sixty-sevcfiz K Page Si.z:ty-ciyhl I Ii Tl-IE STAFF Mildred Hannaford. . . ........ Edifor-1'ri-rzliiof' Clayton Ruyle ...... ......... A fhlcfic Editor Mildred Strang .... .... C il'l'Ili!li1'0'I'L Mnmzgcr Albert Clark ..... ........... A rt Editor Rilla Armstrong. . . .... Literary Ezlitor Thelma Locker ..... ......... J oke Editor Lowell Reeve ..... . . .Advertising Editor Mary Piper ....... ..,.. B usincss Mumnager Charles Jones ....... .... C irculation Manager Margaret McCarty ,... ....... L itcrary Editor Olive Ferguson ...... ....... J miior Reporter Nellie Havelin ........ .... .f lssistmzf Art Editor J. Norbert Tendick ..., ................ T ypist Virginia Merril ..... .... S ophomore Reporter Jane Scott ............................. ' ..... Freshfmavi Reporter Mildred Hannaford Worked faithfully and long. She took the responsibility for collecting all the pictures and mounting them for the en- graver. Oftentimes it required night work but we found her to be an ever willing worker. She proof read the entire copy and helped to prepare the dummy for the printer. Clayton Ruyle wrote everything pertaining to athletics. A record of all games played in basketball 'and football, also track events and tourna- ments results were carefully tabulated by him. Mildred and Charles Jones did faithful work on the circulation com- mittee. They carefully solicited each member of the entire school faculty, junior high 'and high school students and any other people about the town that they thought interested in reading the annual. Albert Clark and Nellie Havelin did most of the art work. Finding material caused much anxiety as we have no public library. Books were borrowed from the Jacksonville Public Library and one from the State Extension Library of Springfield. Walter Whitaker drew the faculty car- toon and Ray Campbell drew the one for the Junior High. Rilla Armstrong and Margaret McCarty took responsibility for all the literary work. They ask for a contribution of certain stories and poems from the members of the various classesg but the greater part of the liter- ary section Was written by them. To Thelma Locker falls the task of finding and preparing all joke material. This is no easy task. She tried to put originality into her work and hopes to bring forth many laughs from those who read her pages. Lowell Reeve, the hustling business like member of the staff solicited all advertisements from Roodhouse and Jacksonville merchants. He pre- pared the advertising copy for the dummy. Mary Piper, the business manager, helped to ink the art copies, but was such a good manager that she managed to take over a husband from White gllall. Her duties of business manager were then assumed by the Editor in ief. Norbert Tendick did the lettering on the art copy in addition to typing the entire copy. His services are very much 'appreciated by the entire staff. Olive Ferguson and Virginia Merrill and Jane Scott, the class reporters, were responsible for their class histories and literary work submitted from the underclass men. T'he Staff met together to decide such questions as cove, inserts and theme, but for the most part, each department met separately with Mrs. Rawlins, the Senior sponsor, and in that way accomplished more effective work. It is the wish of each member that the reader will enjoy the 1926 Lcgeride. Page Siirzty-nirie LEG ENDE lX.'i5X. X.'iCX. XCi?., i:'X..'S5if Xf-3.-'S- Sept. Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept. Sept Sept Sept. Sept. Se t. P Sept Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. CALENDAR SEPTEMBER Friday-School opened by each class getting sectioned. Monday-School opened for business. Tuesday-Freshmen are in an uproar trying to find their right class room. Wednesday-No talking in the study hall. Thursday-Senior class meeting to elect officers. Friday-School let out on account of hot weather. Monday-Talk by Mr. Moore regarding the noise. Tuesday-Chemistry class orders lab. aprons. Wednesday-Fire drill. Thursday-Still having hot weather. Friday-Officers elected for Legende. Monday-Cooler weather. Tuesday-Junior class meeting to elect officers. Wednesday-Many out for the State Fair. Thursday-Sophomore class meeting. Friday--Our first PEP meeting. G. C. Smith and Claude Chap- man yell leaders. Won game with Jacksonville. Monday-Public Speaking class organized. Tuesday-Arrangements made for entertainments. Wednesday-Rainy weather. OCTOBER Thursday-More rain. Friday-School out for Corn Carnival High School parade and PEP meeting. Saturday-Won game from Routt College. Monday-Splendid talk by Rev. Armstrong. Tuesday-Singing for the first time. Wednesday-Senior class entertains. Thursday-Out of school for Greene County Fair. Friday--Another PEP meeting. Saturday-Lost game with Winchester. Monday--Good talk by Rev. Brinkman. Tuesday-Seniors and Juniors have class meetings. Wednesday-Junior Class entertains. Thursday-Getting back six weeks exam papers. Friday-Senior class mee-ting. Saturday-Won football game from Pittsfield. Monday-Mrs. Rawlins entertains us by reading short stories, How the Elephant got his trunk -Kipling. Tuesday-.Pictures taken for the annual. Wednesday-Sophomore class entertains. Thursday-Honor roll put on board. Friday- PEP meeting. Saturday-Won football game with Palmyra. Monday-Cenior girls selling jello for annual money. Tuesday-Had individual pictures taken. Wednesday-Freshmen entertain. Thursday-Snow balling great excitement. Friday-Masquerade box social. NOVEMBER Monday-Dr. Smith gave a very interesting talk. Tuesday-Juniors have candy sale. Wednesday-Senior class entertains with jokes. Thursday-Junior class meeting. Friday-Senior class meeting about annual pictures. Saturday-Lost game with Waverly. Page Seventy 'UE LEG ENDE ' ,-gfx,cx,fx:x:x:x:x,fx:x,'xA1.fX.'1rXf Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov. Nov Nov Nov Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Monday-'Mr. Johnson gave splendid talk. Tuesday--Senior snapshots taken. Wednesday-Program given by Juniors celebrating Armistice day. School dismissed that afternoon. Thursday--Pictures being taken for the annual. Friday-Planning for the big game Saturday. Monday-Lecture on account of so many being tardy. Tuesday-Exam in economics. Poor Seniors. Wednesday-Sophomores entertain us again. Thursday-Cold weather. Friday-Big PEP meeting. Saturday-Defeated by Greenfield. Monday-Talk by visitor on S'afety . Tuesday-Everyone having six weeks examination. Wednesdayb-Celebrated flag raising. Thursday-Out for Thanksgiving vacation. Monday-First basketball practice. DECEMBER Tuesday-Report cards given out. Wednesday-Many receive pictures from Jacksonville. Thursday-Junior class meeting. Friday-Miss Ausemus absent from school. Monday-Senior class meeting. Tuesday-Mr. Moore stays at school at noon. VVednesday-Entertained by Freshmen. Thursday--Everyone working on the annual. Friday--Basketball team plays Greenfield. Monday-Senior class meeting. Tuesday-Snow balling in practice again. Wednesday-Junior High entertains us with play. Thursday-Grades sang for us. Friday--Sixth grade entertains us by singing. Monday-Senior class meeting. Tuesday-Sang Christmas songs. Wednesday-Mr. Strunk gave us a talk and H. S. presented him with a picture of a flag. Thursday--Got out for Christmas vacation. JANUARY Monday-Back to school again. Tuesday-Reviewing for semesters. Wednesday-Bad weather and mud. Thursday-Norbert sent to office. Friday-Looking forward to game of basketball with White Hall. Monday--Lyceum tonight. Tuesday-Working hard on annu'al. Wednesday-Program for semester exams. made. Thursday-Second semester program made. Friday-Tests on outside reading. Monday-Oh! Horrors! Two more days till exams. Wednesday-Semesters. Monday-Back in school after semesters. Tuesday-Talk by Mr. Armstrong. Thursday-Winchester tournament. FEBRUARY Monday-Mrs. Rawlins read us a short story How the Whale got his throat , by Kipling. Tuesday-Senior class meeting. Wednesday-Senior class entertains. Thursdaye-Miss Ausemus absent from school. Friday-Senior class meeting about invitations. Monday--Civics class busy drawing maps. Page Seve nty-one LEG ENDE Us f1fX.CX, X,'x: X,fX:X: X, X:'X.,'S.:i.'X5K .. 'i ig Feb. 9 Tuesday-Basketball game with Patterson. Feb. 10 Wednesday-Junior class entertains. Feb. 11 Thursday-Nursing course in order. Feb. 12 Friday-Committee for invitations met. Feb. 15 Monday-Dr. Edwards gave a talk on Hygiene. Feb. 16 Tuesday-Basketball game with Franklin. Feb. 17 Wednesday-Six weeks English exam now in order. Feb. 18 Thursday-Mayor Strang gave talk to Civics Class. Feb. 19 Friday-Our boys going to Jerseyville. Feb. 22 Monday--Mrs. Jones talked to us. Feb. 23 Tuesday-Mother's week. Many mothers visit us. Feb. 24 Wednesday-Basketball game with Jacksonville. Feb. 25 Thursday-Miss Lytes is examining the High School pupils this week. Feb. 26 Friday-Boys went to Waverly this afternoon. MARCH March 1 Monday-Civics class visited the city council meeting. March 2 Tuesday-Miss Lytes is now examining our eyes. March 3 Wednesday-The people in the high school play are working hard practicing. March 4 Thursday-Just told no school Friday because of Jacksonville tournament. March 8 Monday-Cold weather again. March 9 Tuesday-Contestants all busy. March 12-13-High school play. March 15-17-Monday to Wednesday class tournament in basketball. Sophs win. March 18-Decide on invitations for commencement. March 19-Rings chosen. March 22 Monday-Beginning of good English week. March 25-26 Thursday and Friday-Play given by grades, under direc- tion of Miss Duncan. March 29-Men go out for track. APRIL April 1 Thursday-ldveryone getting fooled. April 9 Friday-Preliminary contest. April 15 Rings arrive. April 19 Monday-Beginning of six weeks examination. April 23 Friday-Junior and Senior banquet. April 26 Monday-Invitations arrive. MAY May 1 Junior High meet. May 4-5 High School meet 'at Greenfield. May 19-20-21 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday-Semester exams. May 27-High School commencement. Dr. Davidson Speaker. May 28 Everyone saying good-bye to old R. H. S. AT THE GAME He made a run around the end, Was tackled from the rearg The right guard sat upon his neck The fullback, on his ear. The center sat upon his back, Two ends upon his chest, The quarter and half-back Sat down on him to rest. The left guard sat upon his head Two tackles on his face- The coroner was then called in To sit upon his case.-T. L. Page Scumzty-t'1Uo W gl LITERARY LJ-L w I ,,,,,,,,le!ifi,E.NQE . if . 'Rx 3.110 GOOD ENGLISH WEEK OOD ENGLISH WEEK was observed by the students of the high school from March twenty-second to the twenty-sixth. The same plan was followed as last year. Tags bearing the words 'I Am Guilty' had to be worn by those who violated such rules of Grammar as, the use of a singular verb with a plural subjectg and those who commit- ted such muderous offenses as 'I done' and 'I seen'. The faculty gave the 'tags until Friday when the Seniors were allowed to tag. The aim of the contest was to find which class would receive the least number of tags during the week. We feel that this plan makes for good English and that the students receive benefit from it which is lasting. -I'r11l1inc Ilclfilbiss. SEMESTER HONOR ROLL Pupils who made a grade of 80 or above on 'all subjects f closing January 21, 1926. Seniors Average Mildred Hannaford .... ..... 9 2159, Margaret McCarty .... ..... 9 115 Clayton Ruyle ...... ..... 9 O15 Dorothy Taylor .... ..... 8 'FM June Rimbey ..... Effie Griffiths .....8715 .....845i Rilla Armstrong . . . ..... 84Vz Mary Piper ..... ...... 8 415 Soplzomores Average Glenn Spencer . .. ...... 92554, Gordon McGrew .... .90 Corrine Kidd .... ..... 8 9 Bernice Ohmart . . . . .8615 Geraldine Reeve . . . . .8615 Bernice Raines . . . .. .8615 James Wilkerson . . Ben Mclver ...... Page Smfmzfy-tl1'rmz ...H8515 .....84M Jzmiors Della Settles ...... Louise Wilkerson . Eunice Gillham . .. Virginia McGrew . Marjorie Florence Thelma Petery .... Freslzfman Hester Barry ..... Jane Scott ........ Geraldine Shuman Iiaureta Allen .... Maymestell Rimbey Enid Gillham .... Marcella Craig .... Dean Morrow .... Warren Campbell . Aileen Lawson Mildred Blackburn LaVon Crawford .. Elva Lemon ...... or the semester Avcrfzge .....90M .. .... 88551 . .... 88541 . .... 875 .... 855 . ..... 8415 Average .....93 ....92 ....92 .... 8915 ....88M .... 88M . .... 88 . .... 87Vz . .... 875 . .... 87M .... 87M . .... 869751 ....85W A, .,,,,..'u EU 2-: - A ff 1 fw .A ' ,Q -4' Pngf' Sr'1'r'nlg-foln LEG NDE .lf I .1 ' fxfxfx 'ilxfi- S..'i:'S.. SCi- XC'S .. A I HALL OF FAME Fictitious is this Hall of Fame. Look close for you might find your name, Buf if your name you do not spy, Think Their mistake , to pass me by. ILDRED STRANG: Famed for her miraculous dramatic ability. She states that she is beseiged unmercifully by admirers. There was a ru- mor recently in circulation that she sent out, beg pardon, received four hun- dred and ninety nine proposals during November and December 1925. It seems incredible. She is best suited to play heavy parts. She prefers Indian characters because their quaint dialect thrills her so. Ugh ! Good lookin ' as she is sometimes called by her most ardent admirers, will make her next appearance in Stares the steps to popularity . Marjorie Florence: Famed for her daring exploits and mountain climbing. She broke all previous records when she climbed to the top of Birch Creek. Marjorie had a tendency to climb all her life. She exhibited an unrestrained passion for climbing the steps at the school and spent all of her idle hours appeasing this passion. Since it was her custom to leave home about sixteen minutes of nine, she acquired remarkable speed in climb- these steps. Clayton Ruyle and Charles Jones are two of the most famous physiolo- gists in the Hall. They startled the world with the proclamation that wo- men should be obliterated from the face of the earth. Using the deductive method of reasoning they attempted to prove their argument. C15 Man is a creature of sorrow. Q25 Woman is the cause of their suffering. Women should be done away with. It is difficult to understand such an attitude. But the fact that the two men always were and always will be woman haters may explain their positions. Bernice Raines: Entered in 1926. She is 'adjudged suerior to Pavlova. Her sylph-like figure and exquisitely graceful motions held her audience in a spasmodic daze. Her durable vivacity is her most conspicious character- istic. She dances singularly for the audiences of superior mental capacity. During the months of July and August she will favor Florida by appearing at Hooligan's Alley . Hot Dog! Sidney Whitworth entered in 1938. The world recognizes him as the greatest pugilist known. The science he employs in his art along with his antagonists seem as mere pigmeys. Mr. Whitworth, unlike other puglists, has not allowed himself to become harsh and churlish, but maintains through all his glory a spirit of true gentle- manship. Jane Scott and LaVon Crawford: Famed for their quiet and retiring ways-retiring about 3 A. M.-we really shouldn't embarrass these timorous little maids by mentioning their names because if there is anything they do abhor, it is publicity. These meek little philanthropists confess that they are fitting themselves for becoming missionaries. They have written numerous dogmas of which No means yes and What do I care are the most familiar. Ward Logan: Famed for audacity, boldness and compelling manner. For a number of years he has been known as Chief Hardtack and rode a bucking broncho in Crayen's wild wes-t show. He has always been a target for envy and pride. The Junior girls are especially proud of him and never make void an opportunity to point him out to an upper classman, because he is the only man they have managed to keep all through their high school career. They feel that they can call him their very own. Helen Gilmore is entered in the Hall as the first woman president in the United States. The fact that she was establishing a precedent made her administration doubly hard but President Gimore proved herself a compe- tent guide for the nation. In early life, Helen showed a doleful, brooding disposition and always took a deep interest in political affairs. She seemed to shun as uninteresting those things which other girls enjoyed. P. S. Helen said to please don't mention her with Lowell. Page Seiwnfy-j'i'1'-: watt xi 1 LEQENDE faa fxfx, f'x'x:x,fx:x,fx,fx:x:x,fx:x , James Wilkerson: Famed for his manly chivalry 'and peacefulness. James should have lived in the stone age-fslip of the pen, pleasej-I mean the golden age, when Knighthood has reached it pinnecle. When one gaz- es upon him does not one think of a great golden butterfly flitting 'and flut- tering hither and thither spreading hilarity everywhere? Bring him down to earth now and you will find his meander just as entrancing. Jesse Hawk: Entered as a slippery slueth. Sherlock and his famous deeds are mere specks comp'ared to those of jeopardous Jess. His express- ion and carriage are most deceiving and are his sole instruments. He ap- pears to be rather a meek lad but far be it from so. At present he is recov- ering from a mental strain caused from deep concentration and from agile pursuit of the culprit who burned grandpa's overshoes. The Campbell Players: Entered in 1940. They excell, unquestionably, all other Shakespearian players. The handsome leading man, Mr. Mason Campbell, and his leading lady, Miss Lucille Davis, have just returned from a tour abroad. The other members of the company. Miss Effie Griffiths, Bertha Nettles and Mr. Doyle Pritchett Wendall have been under the care of Dr. Robert Burress for the past six months. The company will have 'a re- union and resume their playing in September. Thelma Petery: Entered in 1688. She is best known for her tacti- turn manner and calmness of spirit. She has gone through life speaking the fewest possible words. Her listlessness and delicacy instantly invites one's sympathy., She will usually be found in the center of an enormous throng which by persistant pumping and coaxing to obtain a word or two from her, which is hung breathlessly upon by all. Thelma is still living and she 'attributes her long life to her silence. Albert Clark was honored by entrance into the Hall in the year of 1926. He is the youngest member of the Hall. His genius is unquestionable and his brilliant lectures on The Suppression of Corn Cob Pipe Smoking and The Use of Cosmetics are causing considerable disturbance through out the land. His only foe is the Hon. Doyle P. Wendall of the famous Camp- bell Players, who gives heavy arguments in favor of smoking and especially cosmetics. The two have been purposely kept apart for several years be- cause it is feared that Mr. Clark would lose his uncontrollable temper, iwhich always goes with red hair! and implant a fistic touch. Sara Jane Gilmore and Kcach Johnson: These two were entered in 1928. Keach's 'ability as a chef is undeniably the greatest the world has ever known. Miss Gilmore is his co-worker and silent partner. The two discovered that their tastes were similar while they were in high school. They conspired together and secretly ordered a book on cooking. They have discovered several new soups and a new kind of hash which Cl'arence Mackey declares is delicious. Dorothy Bell, XZ: FP, QDg KTg is one of the most degreed women of the age. She went abroad to receive her Master's Degree and continued her study for years 'after that. Professor Bell is considered authority on math- ematics. The new theories she advocates are being adopted by all progress- ive instructors. The theory upon which she bases her fame is The Ducta- tion of Figures . We won't attempt an explanation. Dorothy Taylor Cformerlyj : The first ex'ample of a model housewife. Dorothy states that being a good housewife is the test of one's diplomacy. Her booklet, t'Hints to Wives is taking -the countiy by storm. It is safe to predict that if her advice is followed, domestic turmoil will be replaced by domestic tranquility. She is the president of the International Better Homes Club. Other active members of the club were Las we know themj, Pauline DeVilbiss, Mildred Hannaford, Helen Hutton and Bertha Nettles. Virginia McGrew: Her ability as a statesman first came into notice when she deliver ed an address before the United States Senate in defense of Norbert Tendick fwho is a second Catalineb 'and his conspiracy. She has a marvelous capacity for tossing and has been a ring leader in several political ventures. Miss McGrew may deliver 'an oration before the R. H. S. on the subject entitled 0h that Cataline had taken his supporters with him . Lord and Lady Abner William Day. Lady Day formerly June Rimbey. By what merit this royal couple entered the Hall no one knows. In fact. even their titles are questionable. Their bearing and air of superiority would lead one to believe that they were truly some great celebrities. How- Pagc Scz'cu1'y-six LEGENDE -1t4f'.1El':I':l'.IEIEIZl'Eftl'.fEl2IE1N ever, their supercilious attitude is still unexplained and wherein lies their fame still mystic. Although they hold themselves aloft from others, you seldom find 'a more devoted pair. Indeed they are so loving as to appear foolish to the colder hearted. G. C. Smith: Famed for his ability as a Romeo and a writer of love letters. His genius at writing love letters was discovered in a most unusual way by an interested friend. He has a tac-tful manner of saying pretty things that makes all women feel as if she is the only one to whom it has been said. In fact, it is believed that he was hired by his men friends to write their love letters. He is at present being urged to write a book on the art of writing love letters. Mr. Smith is very well known in all the sur- rounding villages. Rilla Armstrong: Famed for her lexicon. Miss Armstrong has always possessed a contempt for Webster-is works. She states that it impressed her as being inspired early in life he acquired a suppressed desire to give the world something that would live through the ages. At the age of three she had memorized the dictionary. Her concentration began then and at the age of eighteen she produced that marvelous works Critics Judge is super- ior to any other ever published. Ben Mclver and Gordon McGrew: Famed only within a limited circle for their hunting and hitting powers. They hunt everything from lions to ladies and usually scored a hit. The Sophomore girls say that the two are quite the dog with the ladies. Now Gordon has rather a wicked appearance, while Ben looks very, very harmlessg but in a taxi-cab you would be surprised. Thelma Locker: Entered in 1939. Miss Locker undertook the task of Americanizing the immigrants. Her classes are made up of students from the ages of seven to forty. This field of work is so large that Miss Locker found it necessary to engage several assistants. These classes under her supervision has made marked progress and America is proud of the results. Only a woman with a commanding power and an iron will could carry on this sort of work. Evans Twins, Virginia Lee and Erma Keller: These maidlets are re- knowned for their astonishing stupendous league which the formed in 1926. This league was original and started the almost beyond recovery. It was called the League of Waves, assumed. Even now no one understands it because the underlying principles and real purpose of the organization is kept a secret. We are not at liberty -to give you the facts, but 'as a hint, it has to do with the upper-most dome of one. Eunice and Enid Gillhamz Famed for their insight and foresight as antique collectors. They have collected some of the most fascinating as well as bewildering specimens that can be imagined. All through life they exhibited inclination for unusual and awing things. They were rather vague and obscure until they found their calling. Since then they have benefited the world almost beyond endurance. Lowell Reeve entered the Hall in 1939. Mr. Reeves has made startling discoveries in astronomy. His interest in astronomy began its development when he was a lad of perhaps fourteen years. His ability to see in stars is almost uncanny. In the well known star, Mars, Reeve seemed to see the features of a Woman. He described the star as having a halo of gold around it as of silken hair. The face of the star he did not explain. Others declare him fortunate for all they see about Mars is a redish metallic glow. Katheryn Storey, Olive Ferguson, Frances Tendick and Geraldine Reeve are famed for their organization which came into notice in 1998. The name of it is Down with Men, and Down. They are the most intense man haters that have ever drawn breath. Fred Settles is their sponsor and guide. They meet twice a week in order to keep their feelings at the neces- sary pitch. Fred has offered them many valuable suggestions and has proved a quaint inspiration and means for their perpetuality. Margaret McCarty. Entered the Hall as a mighty poetess. With her works realistic poetry reached its height. Some critics judge her works brutally true and cruel. She treats love as no other poet has dared and raises in it bitter opposition which is at the same time tempered with a reali- zation of the truth of her theory. She gained a hard hearted attitude early in life and treated love as a pl'ay thing. -Margaret McCarty -Rilla Armstrong Page Scifrfnty-scrcn LEGENDE SOLOIVIY IN THE WIDE, WIDE WORLD SOLOMY the Stoic, set out on a visit to New York. My only compan- ion was Numbskull, a highly intelligent dog, who would at times come forth with remarks intellegible only to me, that were truly startling. Upon reaching the city we found ourselves borne along with a living tide of people. It soon became evident, as I remarked to Numbskull, that we could never get ahead without knocking someone else down. I have been told that for sight seeing New York was quite incompar- able. That statement was soon affirmed for approaching were three women, although the first of the type I never beheld. On their feet were large flopping overshoe like affairs, the tops of which came just below the socks, next in order was a showing of knees, then a scrap of skirt, after that a little bit more, and around her neck a huge fur. I almost refused to look at their faces but curiosity is an over ruling power so I glanced on up and ah the complexions thou growest in a can . Numbskull began to bark ferociously but it was no sin for him to lose his control, the crime lay in the fact that he made no effort to regain it. But l'll excuse him again for he was merely saying to me not all antiques are highly prized, there are the old virtues There I told you before Numbskull was no ordinary dog but sh-h-he isn't through talking. Sure the old fashioned women didn't worry about chapped knees or cigarette stains on their fingers but, as fifty fifty, neither do the moderns worry about tearing their skirts while walking, nor a mis- placed bustle. Well--Well-Numbskull, I said, that was quite a bit of phylosophizing for you. -Rillu A1 m.sf'rong ODE TO Tl-IE SOPI-IOIVIORES Good will to thee, dear school mates haleg Oh Sophomores, with cheeks so pale, Don't worry so about your tests, For as you know They're for the best. S0 study hard from day to day And don't let worry blind your way. For if you keep on trying hard, You'll make the goal By a good yard. But if you flunk whate're you do, Just be a good sport, through and through, And tell yourself, I'll work, not stall, And pass it now Or not at all . -Mildrcrl Neal fContinued from page 671 They decided to row out to the rock and see if the lantern had been fastened on as usual, by Smith. About half way there they could see the lantern and beside it, a great dark object. It was Bob. Weakened by the long swim, he had been unable to leave the rock and had died there from expos- ure, the l'antern still held in his teethf' They carried him home and the next day his body was dropped from the Alexandria into the sea. He was only 'an old, ugly water dog, but he was braver than most human beings, and he had given his life for a worthy cause. This, children, is the end of the s-tory, and now you had all better scamper to bed. -VI.7'gl l'L1'fI, McG'rew Page Severity-eiylzf LEG:-:NDE -.I2l'.IN-.I5I'Zl2l2IElII'2I'lI'.Ix.1I'-1K.IN MY ADVENTURES IN CANNIBALLAND N 1936 when I was on a trip around the world, I stopped off at New Guinea, an island north of Australia. I had heard of the wild cannibals there and desired to see for myself. After receiving many warnings con- cerning the cannibals, I set out on my long and perilous journey into the heart of cannibal land with the following equipment: my shaving imple- ments and two packages of Wrigley's chewing gum. After I had penetrated the jungles for about the distance of six miles I was captured by a mob of the savages. They bound me and took me be- fore the cannibal king, who examined me to see if I was young and tender. When he decided that I was about right to make a good roast he called in his cook and asked how the meat supply was. The cook said that they had plenty of meat because they had captured the dead savages of another tribe after 'a battle the day before. The king sighed heavily on hearing this and said, I always did prefer white meat to dark but I must not let all that dark me'at go to waste so we will not kill this pale face now, but fatten him for another date . After he had rummaged through my belongings, he gave back all but my shaving implements which he used to shave the colored meat that he intended to eat. Without my shaving 'appartatus I quickly drew a long red beard. When the king's only daughter and heir to the throne saw my hand- some red beard she promptly fell in love with me and married me, without asking me whether I wanted a ball and chain or not. After the marriage ceremony I went to live 'at the king's palace which was something like a pig pen with a roof over it. I tried to go to sleep that night but could not on account of the king's snoring which surpassed the noise of a band. When I was ready to commit murder I hit upon a plan. I got out my chewing gum and chewed it until it was very sticky. Then I pasted the king's beard over his nose and mouth so tightly that it de'adened the sound of the snoring enough that I was able to go to sleep. But the next morning all had found out that the king was not able to eat because of his beard being stuck. Within a week the king died and I became king. I found ou-t that the native husbands beat their wives when they failed to workg but the women screamed so loud while they were being beaten that it disturbed my beauty naps. After much worry I thought up a plan of punishment that was far more effective than a beat- ing would be. It was this: every time a woman got lazy or misbehaved, her husband brought her before me and I forced her to drink one or more quarts of caster oil according to the seriousness of her misbehavior. After one punishment the women never again shirked or misbehaved. according to the seriousness of her misbehavior. I also used this form of chastisement for traitors who attempted to take -the throne away from me. And so I lived to a ripe old age ruling my tribe not with a rod or iron but by a quart of castor oil.-Fred Settles. Claude Chapman's Most Representative Work The Browns desired young Tom to be A reciler of verseg At Christmas parties he would spout In accents sharp and terse. Once when at at wedding feast The wine got to his headg Fond parents asked him to recite And this is what he said: My beautifull My beautiful! who standest proudly byg Twas the schooner Hesperus, the brcahfing waves dashed high, Why is the Forum crowded now, what means the stir in Rome? Under the spreading chestnut free, there is no place like home. Roll on! Thou dark and deep blue crested erag of Dracehenfels, My name is Norfval, from the Grampian Hills, ring out! wild hells, Be good, sweet maid, let those who will be eleuer, The boy 'stood on the burning deelc, but I go on forever. Page Seventy-nine f -A x' . 1 A K 1 .V . Q, mam ,gf 'vga A ,1 3? Q2 Q, 3999 Qq9 x . PRIZE ESSAY OF I926 HE Illinois Watch Company is offering a medallion cast in govern- ment bronze, by Douglas Volk and Charles L. Hinton, to the high school pupil in every recognized or accredited high school who writes the best es- say on Abraham Lincoln, the years of his birth and death and the name Lincoln . On the reverse side is a wreath with the legende t'Lincoln Essay awarded to .............. A Lincoln medal was first given in Roodhouse to Elizabeth Griffith in 1924. Russell Storey won the second medal in 1925, and Corrine Kidd won the third medal. This medal has 'always been presented to the winner at the commencement exercises. Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln has lived and died but his memory will always live in the hearts of the patriots of this great union, which lives and prospers to- day. He rose through the most appaling obstacles to success. He strove on- ward until he had accomplished much for humanity and that which is dear to mankind. Truly, this was success. But he never grew weary but strug- gled on. His election came as an rescue to the union. He, who hated war must captain his dear people through their long and mighty struggle and share in his gentle heart their great sacrifices. The trip down the Mississippi river to New Orleans gave Lincoln the sight of slavery which caused him to say. lf I ever get a chance to hit that I'll hit it hard. He soon had a chance to help to stamp out that great great menace. His honesty: honesty was one of Lincoln's most outstanding character- istics. This story has always been a beacon light to my life. While he was keeping store at New Salem, a woman overpaid him four pence and when he found the mistake walked several miles that evening to return the pen- nies. His humor: Lincoln was very humorous. After he had taken the President's chair he remarked, 'AI am like the boy who stumped his toe, it hurt too bad to laugh but he was too big to cry. His anxiety to learng he borrowed every book the neighbors would lend He read the Bible, Aes0p's Fables, Murray's English Reader, Robin- son Crusoe, The Pilgrims Progress and 'an history of the United States. His kindness: Much of his life he spent in doing kind things as Jesus of Nazareth did. Now instantaneously he acted as if he knew of some one in poverty or other misfortune. He lost no chance in giving pleasure. He lavished this great gift upon the poor, his equals and the rich alike. His patience: He was always waiting to begin: not in a hurryg calm, ready to do his work when the summons came but meantime wearing that great ornament of a meek and quite spirit. His generosity: He did not envy those which were progressing faster than he. Envy is the feeling of ill will to those who are in the same line as ourselves. Lincoln did no-t possess that vice, envy. He was fortified with a grace of nobleness. His sagacity :In one of his most notable murder cases he defended Duff Armstrong. It was a desperate case for Armstrong and for his mother. The youth was very wild and the prosecuting witness told how by the light of the moon he saw the blow struck. Lincoln subjected the witness to one of the most severe cross examinations and then confronted him with the 'almanac of the year in which the crime was committed to show that the moon had set at the hour which the witness claimed to have seen the blow struck by Arm- strong. The boy was acquitted and Lincoln would accept no fee but tears 'and gratitude of his old friends. His humility: He did not crow over his deeds of greatness. He was kind and went on and did his work, then let it slip back into the shade, say- ing nothing of it. His courtesy: He loved his fellowmen, therefore he could not be rude to them. He loved the lowly and rich alike, he made no distinction between these classes in his great affection. He was a gentleman, 'a gentleman is a man who does things gently with a vast love. As Lincoln was a gentleman he could not do an ungentle thing. He could not be inconsiderate, unsym- pathetic or selfish. Page Eighty-one ia. G ENDE LE His unselfishness: It is more blessed to give than to receive . Lincoln knew that happiness does not consist of having and getting and in being erved by others.But that it consists in giving and serving others. Good temper: Lincoln was humorous, sometimes melancholy but never angry. This is a vice of the otherwise virtuous, it is often the one blot on an otherwise noble character. Lincoln was on the same step with many of form of vice, nor worldliness, nor greed of gold, not drunkenness itself does these individuals but he gained the final step and gained a good temper. No more unchristianize society than an evil temper. It is that occassional bubble escaping to the surface which betrays some rottenness underneath. For embittering life, for breaking up communities, for destroying the most sacred relationship, for wasting homes, for withering men and women, for taking the bloom of childhood this influence stand alone. So we see that Lincoln made a great advance when he took the final step. Guilelessness: Lincoln was one of those few souls who thought no evil. He did not listen to gossip. He believed in his friends till he knew they were wrong. Sincerity: He was sincere. He searched for the truth. He wouldn't give up his old doctrines till he knew they were false, would not adopt new ones until he knew they were better than the old. The business of his life was to fit these characteristics into one of char- acter-his character. And he loved God, he loved all men-he could not help it, neither can you or I since he loved the God of us all he grew in his image and attained these fine characteristics. Lincolns speeches 'are not oratorical masterpieces in the rhetorical sense. But they are direct, unadorable, simple expressions of his confid- ence, his briefs, his hopes, his faith. Lincoln was dealing with the funda- mental topics of the hour, and went straight to bed rock at once. Then came his death. A besotted wretch snuffed out the most import- ant life on the earth that day. The north had been decorated with celebration of victory. Now it was to understand him, as in a new light they saw him transfigured by his great bowed and dased with grief and rage. Those who had abused him now came sacrifices. Lincoln 'is noi' dead. He lilies In all that pities and fm'gi'z,'esg He has arisen. and shells a fire That makes AlIl6l'lf'd' aspire. Even now as when in life he led, He leads as onward from the deadg Yes, over the whole wide world he leads To make the world a world of friends. -Corrinne Kidd To Albert Clark Who is that in Basketball Cares not for the hardest fall? I ask you now who i-t is That in football's such a whiz 'Z Why-Albert Clark Who is it with those winning smiles That could carry him 'a thousand miles Who is it that can play the game And win and lose it just the same? Why-Albert Clark I ask you who's the high school shiek, And has been for many a week? Whose hair's curly all the time- Who's been our hero through this rhyme? Why-Albert Clark Page Eighty-two .LQENQENWWM TRUTH NOT POETRY I think White Hall has some very fascinating people in it-June Rimbey. A self satisfied little fellow-Harold Blake. She could do wonders with a pen-Nellie Havelin. I learned about women from her-Humpy Campbell. Calm yourself-Miss Cravens. Looks shy, doesn't she-Aileen Lawson. A queenly air-Geraldine Kimrnet. Show their 'affections by holding hands in class-Champ Sz Reevie. I got it, but it sounds kinda' funny-Mary Arnold. Giggle!-No just all the time-Helen Canatsey. I used to blush-Myra Dean. I'm such a reckless flirt-Dorothea Garrison. A man of strong parts-Bud Davis. Her outstanding characteristics, self resrtaint-Maymestell Rimbey. I want to make you happy too-Donald Armstrong. No day without a man to crown it-Jane Xz LaVon. It isn't red-Helen G., Ichy J.. Ellamae Winn. H, So-Doyle Wendall. Where is my wandering boy to-nite-Pauline DeVilbliss. They all fall for me sooner or later-Keach Johnson. Seems rather pecular, doesn't it-Miss Shuman. The walking encyclopedia-Rilla Armstrong. As quiet as a steam roller-Mary Nash. Out where the west begins-woof-John Downs. Love is like unto a mosterful giant-Lowell Reeve. Secretive as a cloud burst-Bernice Ohmart. A rare bird here on earth-Fred Settles. When there is nothing else to do at nites, I study-Katheryn Storey. Lil' Dickens can hit most any-thing with a paper wad-George Kemp. With faces in the dust we are because we musty-Freshman. Oh-his energy overflowing-Sid Whitworth. As educated as Alma Mater herself--Mildred Hannaford. She wanders a wicked walk-Mildred Guthrie. O, don't bother me-Mildred Gallman. Oh they go simply wild over me-Mildred McGinnis. Blessing on thee little man-Abner Day. She's just a sailor's sweetheart-Edna Lee. Gravatation is that which if there were none we would all fly away- John Shaw. Oh I could look at him for hours and hours-Marcella Craig. She sports a mean model-Annabell Stubblefield. I'll have nothing to do with the girls-Hal Allen. A gentle spirit who spends her evenings reading-Bacon Novum. Be gone! Dull work-Claude Chapman. I too, am a butterfly-Mabel Elliott. Dike the salt pour lady-Idamae Patterson. Really, I don't care for the comp'any of men-Olive Ferguson. A human electric current-Aubrey Hamilton. Our Red Grange-Red Clark. A bold brave woman-Lena Marsh. She think or vice versa is highbrow for bumb verse-Mildred Nettles. She has such a business like air-Virginia Lee. An unusual specimen of the genius home-Walter Whitaker. How can I overcome my bashfulness-Virginia McGrew. Sh-h-h-h she's meditating on powerful subjects-Bertha Nettles. Show me the way to go home-John Duncan. Let me sell you my picture-Thelma Petery. My heart is broken for B. W.-Hal Langdon. Some where a book is calling-Hester Berry. You tell her I stutter-G. C. Smith. They did that in Jacksonville-Fred Harris. The lion hunter-Howard Chapman. 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NME mcg www A EEE 550-45-4 AWE Page Eighty-four LEG NDE fx:-x:x. fx:x:x:x.fx:'x:x:xfSfX - MEMORIES I remember, I remember The room where first I went, The smiling teacher's loving face That happy solace meantg The bell rang ne'er a wink too soon Nor brought too short a day, But now, I often wish its peals Had born my life 'away. I remember, I remember The rounds that on the way, Marked my progress up the ladder Of learning day by dayg Lessons which the teachers built And where my classmates set Those were the happy days, Their memories linger yet. I remember, I remember That great big room upstairs, Which me'ant to me my wa-terloo And brought me all my cares. Mrs. Rawlins' force was e're on charge, My spirit's heavy now, And booky tests could hardly cool The fever on my brow. I remember, I remember That dear old X. Y. Z., And Latin verbs-perhaps a few, And theorems hard to see. I nearly prefer ignorance, It surely does appal To know I'm farther from the goal Than when I was so small. QApologies to Thos. Hoodj -Marcella Craig IIGEQJII HAIL! FRESI-IIVIAN I-IAIL! Hail! the Freshman! Hail! They will never fail They'll do their parts- With all their hearts! Hail! The Freshman! Hail! Hail! the Freshman! Hail! They came like a gale! They love their work- T'hey'll never shirk! Hail! the Freshman! Hail! Hail! the Freshman! Hail! They are like a rail- So firm and strong, Now run along Hail! the Freshman! Hail! U -Jane Scott Page Eigh ty-five Q., ,,,,., -M vs.- gjm 7 Qu ws sf' he law 14 4' X ef r Aww 'Kw ai x ' f , V . 44.1 .4 Page Eighty-six X ,.,,,,,,,E!5CiE.NQE .X i's - 1,9 she she she not she she she she she she she she s e If If If If If If If If If If If If JOKES Now the Editors of Jokes Are just ordinary folks Who have quite hard times To find jokes and rhymes, So if you've read one before Just read it some more And gentle reader don't raise a complaint l For some are original, and then too, some ain't. SODA SONNETS A drug store is your face to me, Yea! even your form divine, Your cheeks show off the rouge that I Had sold you for a dime. And your hair like heavy chocolate, Sets off your eyes dark green. Which in turn suggests the lemon that I've poured in your ice-cream. Yet fear besets me all the day, For though I know your mine, I shudder lest when we have danced- You will expect to dine. Lives of football men remind us How they write their names in blood, And, departing, leave behind them Half of their face in the mud. Lives of Seniors all remind us We can do our level best, And, departing, leave behind us Notebooks that will help the rest. You are fairy-like, entrancing, With your airy, lively dancing, And you suit me, though I'm rather hard to please. There is only one thing dearie, Which I'll put you as a query: Are those real or painted dimples in your knees? WHAT IS A GIRL TO DO? belongs to a club. she is frivolous doesn't she couldn't get in wears 'a diamond, she's bluffing she couldn't get one. asserts herself in class, she is trying to get a stand in, doesn't talk much she is uninteresting. does, she's tiresome. goes with a boy she's a coquette doesn't and prefers a steady she couldn't get anyone else paints, hennas her hair, arches her eyebrows, she's 'a vamp, doesn't she's an old stump is athletic, she loses her maidenly charms. isn't well girls can't do much anyway If h - , ' . Now what is she going to do? -Thelma Locker. Page Eighty-:sewn .. il . ,LEQ.ELlQEmmMM BRAIN BRIGI-ITENERS When a person falls into the water, what is the first thing he does? He gets wet. What is the difference between 'a watchmakcr and a jailer? One sells watches and the other watches cells. What are the most unsociable things in the world? Milestones, because you never see two together. What is it that occurs twice in a moment, once in a minute and never in a thousand years? The letter M , What are the principal parts of fond? Fond, fondle and foundling. If a batted ball travels 286 feet in a second, how far will it travel in six seconds? It depends on the out fielders. What is it that makes us better, purer and cleaner men than we could ever be otherwise? Our laundries. If thirty two degrees is freezing point, what is squeezing point? Two in the shade. Who was our country's greatest inventor? An Irishman named Pat Pending. What is the definition for compact ? An article signed in the Mayflower. Also for restoring the skin you love to touch. Why is a dirty man ilke flannel? Because he shrinks from washing. Wha-t is the difference between ammonia and pneumonia? One comes in a bottle and the other in a chest. When is a man said to be totally immersed in his work? When he gives swimming lessons. Why does the earth turn around the sun on its axis? Because it doesn't want to get roasted too much on one side. What is the happiest day in the world? Pay-day What is a blotter? It is something to look for while your ink is drying. What is a faculty? A faculty is a bunch of people said to help the Seniors run the school. When did the revival of learning take place? Just before exams. Why does a girl's fore-head remind one of a battle? Because there's a lot of powder and a bunch of bangs. What is the definition of a man ? A man is something that can see a pretty ankle four blocks away, while driving a car in crowded trafficg while out in the open country will fail to note the approach of a locomotive as big as the side of a barn, followed by a flock of thirty box cars. Why did Noah build the ark? T'o solve the housing problem. Page Eighty-eight 4 i 1 - LEG ENDE A -.lZlT.ItI5I'tIEIEIEI::I'tI'tl'.IEI1lK-!N A LESSON IN GRAMMAR If you should see a girl coming down the street, she is, of course, fem- inine. You are nominative if she is singular. You may walk across the street to her, start being verbal, and maybe get dative. If she is not ob- jective, you go in 'and talk to her about the future. She may change the subject. You kiss her, and she becomes masculine. Her father becomes present, things become tense, and you become a past participle. If moses supposes his -toeses is roses, Then Moses suppoes erronously. For nobody's toses is poses of roses As Moses supposes his toesss to be. 57-112-95 I heard a man or'ate, He wasn't on a football team Just phoning for a date. The Sophomores saw a patch of green They thought it was the Freshman classy But when to it they closer drew, They found it was a looking-glass. OH, MISS AUSEMUS! Oh chemist of skill investigate, Answer this quiz of mine I think I know where carbonate, But where did iodine? I saw a loving couple By moonlight shadows screened, I could not help but notice How singular they seemed. He gayly kissed her red, red lips Just as a bit of frolicg And oh! What a price he paid He died of painter's colic. ELECTRICAL-ATTENT1 ON YOUR GIRL AND ELECTRICITY When your girl is sulky and will not speak-Exciter If she talks too long-Interupter If she gets too excited-Controller If her way of thinking is not yours-Converter If she is willing to come half-way-Meter If she will come all the way-Receiver If she wants to go further-Dispatcher If she wants to be an angel-Transformer If she goes up in the air-Condenser If she wants chocolates-Feeder Page Eigh fy-nine Ll-:GENDE fxfx:x. x:-x:x.fx:x.f'x:x:x:x:xcx , IH F LAPPER'S DICTIONARY Absent Treatment: Dancing with a bashful partner. Airedale: A homely man. Apple Sauce: Flattery. Baroneymugging: Love making. Cancelled Stamp: A wall-flower. Coon-shredder: Young man who dances on his partner's feet. Cuddle Cootie: Young man who takes a girl riding in a Ford. ' Dimbox: A taxicab. Dog Kennels: A pair of shoes. Dumbell: A dumb guy. Dumbdora: A dumb girl. Fire Alarm: A divorced woman. A Fire Extinguishers A chaperone. Finale-hopper: A young man who arrives after everything is paid for. Flat-Wheeler: One who is stingy or broke. Goubler: One who borrows cigarettes. Hen Coop: A beauty parlor. His blue Serge: His sweetheart. Lalapazazer: A good sport. Lounge-lizard: An expert gent on the sofag a society man. Lemon-squeezer: Same as fire extinguisher. Mad-money: Money she takes along to pay for a taxicab home in case of a iow. Face-stretcher: An old maid who tries to look young. Monologuist: A young man who hates to talk about himself. Mustard plaster: Unwelcome guy who sticks around. Necker: A young man who holds flapper's cheek to his neck when dancing. Noodle-juice: Tea Nosebaggery: A restaurant. Orchid: Anything that is expensive. Petting-party: A party devoted to petting. Police Dog: Young man to whom one is engaged. Smith Brothers: Guys who never cough up. Slat: A young man. Snuggle-pup: A young man who attends petting parties. Sweetie: Anybody a flapper hates. Umbrella: A young man 'any girl can borrow for the evening. Walk-in: A young man who goes to a party without being invited. Whangdoodle: Jazz-band music. Strike-breaker: Young woman who goes with her friend's steady while there is a coolness. Whisk-broom: Any man who wears whiskers. -Thelma, Locker. You can always tell a Sophomore, For he's so stylishly gowned. You can always tell a Freshman, By the way he struts around. You can always tell a Junior By his worried looks and such. You can always tell a Senior But you cannot tell him much. WRITTEN BY A SENIOR BOY:- Oh hair of bronzed gold! Oh eyes of greyed blue! By a million stars my fate was told Nothing matters but you. Page Ninety 1 -L LE H '-455' CLASSIFIED ADS In High gear every minute -Theodore Petrey's Ford. If you want to LOSE weight-Donald Reynolds. If you want to gain Weight-Lucille Davis. The world's largest style book-Corrine Kidd. What could I do with a package of dates-Ward Logan. They show everywhere-Thelma Petrey's freckles. 21 Kinds--Junior Class. One of the family-Lowell Reeve. There's a reasonMMrs. Wilkinson. Try my methods-Virginia McGrew. It sticks-Dorothy Raines' chewing gum. Wrigley's aids digestion-Keach Johnson. Time to Retire-Norbert Tendick. A Skin you love to touch-Miss Shuman. Keep your hair in place-Clarence Mackey. Keep your school-girl complection-Miss Cravens. I-IICI-I SCHOOL CENSUS Helen Hutton .... Mildred Strang .. Helen Gilmore Dorothy Bell ..... Mildred Hannaford .... Dorothy Taylor .. Margaret McCarty .... Pauline DeVilbiss. June Rimbey ..... Thelma Petery .... Olive Ferguson. . . Mildred Gallman. . Louise Wilkerson. . Marjorie Florence. Virginia McGrew. Beryl VVindmiller. Mildred Guthrie ...... Katheryn Storey.. Mildred Neal ..... Bernice Raines .... Virginia Merrill. . Geraldine Reeve. . . Corrine Kidd ..... SENIOR Laziest ......... Biggest Bluffer. . . Most Lovesick .... Most Bashful ..... . . . .Mason Campbell . ..... Doyle Wendall . . . . Lowell Reeve . . . . .NAbner Day Best All Around .... ....... F red Settles Most Attractive . . . ........ Albert Clark Tallest ......... . . .Sidney Whitworth Crabbiest ..... ...... C harles Jones Cutest .......... .. . Clayton Ruyle J UNIORS Laziest ........... ........ J . T. Shaw Biggest Bluffer .... .... C laude Chapman Most Lovesick ..... .... N orbert Tendick Most Bashful ....... ..... W ard Logan Best All Around ..... ...... G eorge Kemp Crabbiest ......... ....... W illiam Kidd Cutest ............ Theodore Petery SOPHOMORES Biggest Bluffer. . . Most Lovesick .... Laziest ............ ....... R obert Burress .Clarence Mackey . ....... Fred Harris Most Bashful ...... ....... F loyd Davis . . . . .Mortimer Gilmore Most Attractive . . . Best All Around.. Tallest ......... Blanche Florence ....., Cutest ........... Edna Lee ..... Jane Scott ..... Helen Canatsey. . . Mildred Lorton. . . Hester Barry ..... Geraldine Shuman Marcella Craig. . . Evalyn Quann .... Myra Dean ...... Page Ninety-one FRESHMAN . . .Gordon McGrew . . . .Kenneth Hull . . .Ben Mclver Laziest ............ .... D onald Reynolds . ........ G. C. Smith Most Lovesick ..... .... Biggest Bluffer. . . Donald Armstrong Most Bashful ....... ......... J ess Hawk Best All Around .... .... W illard Gibbons Most Attractive . . Tallest ......... Crabbiest ..... Cutest ..... . . . .Warren Campbell .........Hal Allen . . . . .John Downs . . .Jimmie Hall LE A G lies 45? Lg-4X '5.CX. iS. X., i1'1.'S1i-'ic'X.'S- Things we Would Like to Know But Dare not Ask you the Why Mr. Foreman blushes so? Why K. S. and G. R. like to go to Carrolton? Why Pauline DeVilbiss is always chewing gum? Why Ichy rolls his socks? Why J. T. S. Jr. is so loving? Why Albert Clark walks by the Methodist Church? Why Bertha Nettles wears such kittenish bangs? Why Roland Hodge is so clumsy? Why Effie Griffiths wants to be 'a milkmaid? Why Frances T. and Olive F. are always late for school? Why June R. sends letters to Whitehall? Why Preach spends so much time dolling up? Why Lowell Reeve is inattentive in class? Why Wap Tendick smokes a pipe? Why Miss Cravens puts her arm around Mr. Foreman's chair? Why Darrel Ludwig walks with such a swagger? Why and when Fred Settles went to the county poor farm? Why Helen Canatsey is so giggly? Why trees grow as tall as Dorothy Locker? Why Mrs. Wilkinson always says t'why ? Why Mildred Str'ang's hair is so curly? Why Maymestell Rimbey talks so much? Mr. Foreman- If it is 1 o'clock P. M. at Greenwich London, what time is it 20 degrees west of London ? Howard Chapman- Daytime . Jane Scott-Say, what did you pull me out of the river for? I was trying to commit suicide. Geraldine Schuman-t'Well what were you hanging on the raft for then ? Jane- Because if I let go I can't keep my head above water. To-day is April lst-April Fool's day. Heard among the Freshmen April lst. Balone-Say, Jane, Easter comes on Monday this year doesn't it? THESE DUMB FRESHMEN Maymestell Rimbey-Say, Canatz, did you know that if you were deaf, 'd be deaf and dumb Sophomore Mother: I want you big Senior boys to leave these little boys alone. Mr. Foreman- What is the comparison between the Rocky Mts. and Sierra Nevada Mts?,' Aileen Lawson- The Sierra Nevadas are farther west. France Tendick- Do you wear Arrow collars? John Duncan+ Sure, and bow ties. Page Ninety-two ,x 7 1 I H I ulllllll WW - '. ,nl ke g Q I 2 '02 'L - 5 Y . . - S 2,4 N . 4- xTf:'e9 xwr Q Q? mum E QWX W '51 ff-it xx Q S -N 6wqyxqlsxSjx1g.,',., 1 l lq,,,w.e so A Ea ,. 1-w x Q' VB Q 1 A X Wolf 5 Aww .S AR' ' ' :L . v ,ng Kirk ,SQEEL Q Wx VX? 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Mrs. Moore-Yes, its a lock of Mr. Moore's hair. Mrs. Rawlins-But your husband is still living. Mrs. Moore-I know, but his hair is all gone. Mr. Foreman fLecturing in Physicsj-We are now taking up the study of gravity I which is the law that keeps us on earth. Q Eunice Gilham-Yes, but what kept us on earth before that law was passed? : Mr. Moore-That's the way I like to see you, Tendick, busy and interested. Norbert Tendick-Yes sir, I'm planning my vacation. 5 John Shaw Un American Lit. discussing birdsb-Male birds are always more beau- tiful and can sing prettier than female birds. : Virginia McGrew-Oh shoot, that makes me tired. F H SAWYER QUALITY GROCER 5 5 Phone I0 Roodhouse, Illinois Page Ninety-fifzze DDImUUDD DDmI Sold Exclusively by LUKEMAN e QQ YW 9 i CLOTHING COMPANY jail 1 I a c - . Ha c a ner 'Evan Jacksonville, lll. 101 0 lothes Miss Cravens-Name the thirteen colonies. June Rimby-Shall I name then in order or skip about '? Miss Cravens-No, you had better stand still. E One Soph to another-You're the biggest fool around here. Mrs. Wilkinson-Boys, boys, remember Im here. 5 She- How are you getting along in school? He- I'm trying to get a-head you know. She-'fWell, heavens knows you need one. 5 Bright Freshman-'tMaybe you don't know it, but the sun rises at sunrise every X morning. Mr. Moore to t'Wop Tendick-f'You ought to take out accident insurance. Wop Tendick- Why? I'm always careful of cars and automobiles. 5 Mr. Moore- Yes, but a thought might strike you. 5 Miss Shuman fto Freshmanj-t'Give us your selection from Shakespeare. Freshman- 'The Lord is my Shepherd-' JOHN R. McCONA THY FRANK H. DAVIDSON WRITE All Kinds of Insurance in Reliable Old Line Companies We make farm loans 'at reasonable rates with liberal prepayment privileges. - We sell First Mortgage Real Estate Bonds issued through George M. Forman 81 Co. of Chicago. Principal and Interest guaranteed by one of the largest and oldest Surety Companies in America. 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Q Mrs. S.- Well, tell the moon to gro home and come in off the porch. It is past I eleven now. E Coach Foreman fto I reshie turning' out for footballj-What experience have 5 you had ? : Freshie- Well, last summer I was hit by two autos and a truck. E I 5 DDDD Page Ninety-e1'glzf Ll-:GENDE A N 1 jl'1 'mt DIDI llllllllllll ' 2 - Is the Medium that Keeps You in Touch with Q Your Home Community , E 1 It tells you each, week the local happenings you want to hear and should know. . Hundreds oflreaders tell us each year that the Record isindispensilole in their home. You will find is so, too. n If ou are not a subscriber, send two dollars for the I 5' . year. You will not regret It. - JOLLEY 8: MERRILL, Publishers 5 5 . i Mildred G. Qin Latin 23- Caesar drew his men up in line of battle-- 1 Mrs. Wilkir1son+ No he didn't either. He drew them up in the next ablative 5 E absolute. - A dumb girl is one that turns a deaf ear to a blind date. : Mildred Strang- Please tell me something to eat, I'm trying to reduce. 5 Clayton Ruyle-4'Why not try eating sodium, it's a good reducing agent. 1 ELECTRIC THE BOSTON STORE D. SCHWARTZ, Proprietor WE CARRY AN UP-T'O-THE-MIN- UTE LINE OF CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS FOR MEN AND J, A, J O U E BOYS, AND SHOES FOR THE EN- Q TIRE FAMILY : Q -'- E 2 OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT AND 5 Work Guaranteed THE QUALITY IS GOOD IDM Page Ninety-nine Il - LEG ENDE was 2 nlTnEhmmm wunmifj mm mm WORCESTER UTO SALES CO E 4 E 5 E Z i 5 AUTHORIZED FORD SALES AND SERVICE 2 i 5 5 : LINCOLN F Q R D FORDSON The U7L'ifLllfI'SGI Cru' Z : I i George KempiWzIs Out to your house lust evening, Couch. E l Coach-ls that so '? Why didn't you stop in 7 l I George-Didn't know you lived there. l 5 Are you taking' Latin 7 Q Q Virginia Merril- No, lim taking Caesar. E E Doyel Wendell Cexplaining a sentence in Harr1let l- Two guards came up and re- E Q lieved him of his Watch. 2 Miss Shuman- You musical. Why you don't even know what u scale is. 5 E Claude Chapman- I do too, ll scale is Z1 freckle on a fish. ' E I - I Mollenbrok and McCullough PHOTOGRAPHERS 5 z E Q I I 5 A good Photograph IS your best sign of Prosperity 2 IVE MAKE THAT KIND 1 I JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS I s ! Page One Hundred ll W LEG ENDE ll A ' I '-4555 Attention and Sertice to both Com- C. M meroirtl Men and Home Folks. -DEALER IN- Harness, Incubators, HOTEL ROODHOUSE Ameflcan Plan Cream Separators J. C. DURHAM Pi-op. Electric Lights Steam Heat Baths AUTO TOPS, BACKS, CURTAINS ROODHOUSE ILL. General Line Auto Accessories Dear Margaret:- It grieves me to write this but the time has come when I must ask your advice on a serious question one which has caused me many a night of restless sleep. 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S M I T H for a football trip-Where is Reeves? . u Gilmore-I don't know the Reeves is chas- Blulards ing the Gilmores not the Gilmores chasing the Reeves. ROODHOUSE, ILL. 5' a Page One Hundred One Eh IIZIIIJJ sl X LEGENDE fX.'X5X... X, X,'X..'i,'ic'X.'i, S..'SfS:X.'S - 'fi ' ' Prof. Moore-f'What do you rnean by the term 'stock broke I' .711 I l 5 ROODHOUSE, ILLINOIS HOME FURNISHINGS a n d FUNERAL DIRECTING If you frarle with us you can have MORE of the l'lIl.?lgS that you WANT, because you pay LESS for the things that you NEED. I Fred Settles- A broker who deals in cattle. - Miss Cravens fexplaining an outlinej-Now everybody w while I go through it again. Myrtle Strawmatt-Did you get your English for today? Mildred Gallman-Ya betcha, English isn't hard. Olive Ferguson-I'm not so well today, I've 'a bit of cold. Mrs. Rawlins-A touch of influenza perhaps. Olive-Oh, or else the flu . atch the board carefully CHAS. E. BARNETT A. B. JOHNSON Plumbing, Tinning and L-rd Furnaces LAWYER I Oils Paints HOODHOUSE, 11,1,. M Q Page One Hundred Two -. ,, L 14553 mi mm J ' 2 CITY ME T MARKET PRODUCER TO CONSUMER HOME KILLED BEEF PORK AND VEA1, FRESH EGGS, COUNTRY BUTTER AND HIGH QUALITY SMOKED MEA TS AND SA USAGE E YOURS FOR SERVICE AND SATISFACTION Mr. Foreman-What did Egesy do? Willard Gibbons-He discovered North America. Miss Shurnan in English Class- Jane give me the plural of sheep. Jane Scott- Lambs Charles Jones-Balone, what is cold lcoiled ham? LaVon Crawford-Why it's ham boiled in cold water. Mr. Foreman- Who discovered America ? Dorothy Raines- Julius Caesar . Mr. Foreman-f'What is the difference between the North and South poles? Bud Davis- It is cold at the North pole and hot at the South pole. W Mrs. Rawlins- LaVon, why didn't you get your lesson? What have you been do- ing over Sunday? LaVon- Nothing, Mrs. Rawlins- And what have you been doing, Jane? Jane- Helping LaVon. Mr. Foreman- Miss Shuman, your recitations remind me of Quebec. Geraldine Shuman fln amazementj-'tWhy? Mr. Foreman- Because it is found on such a tall bluff . Mr. Moore- Norbert, what do you expect to be when you finish High School? Wap Tcndick- An old Man. Page One HIlHfl7'l'II Three Cleaning Pressing Hudson Essex C, H, M 0 L T Roodhouse Service Dry Cleaner and Tailor ' QWl1o Knows Howl Repairing Tailoring Batteries Radios umm QF J . M . 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Helen Canatsey- Well, I can't help it how you stand. IF IT COMES FROM E IKE I ODD'S CAF E E -....l. g ....- TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS AT SAME LOCATION WE EVER CLosE I , H Pngc 0110 Hunrlrrfd Sin Photographer to Mortimer Gilmore- Move your feet I want to take a picture of your head. Professor told his students time and again to put a more personal touch into their themes. He received a theme ending thus- Well, professor, how are the wife and kiddies, and before I forget it could you loan me five dollars? Helen CAS clock struck oneje- Please don't leave, Lowell. Tell me how long you have loved me. Lowell--For three consecutive hours and I want to tell you it's darn hard on the arm. Why do they call football a pigskin game? Because there are so many rooters in it. Fred Harris had a car U1-Margaret McCarty went riding with Fred. She came to school next day with a bandaged knee. The Sophomores had a program: An egg sandwich, Fred Harris was the middle number. I .... S -, ' The old story: Night, the moon, a porch swing. Out rushed father. Look here young man you can t loaf around here! He s not loafing replied a soft voice. The more than unusu'al lack of intelligence among, the students that morning had Class is dismissed he said exasperatedly Please don t flay your ears as you go ou . PLAHN S J H HILLEMEIER S H O E S T O RE NEW LOCATION BARROW BLDG. High Class N. W. Corner Square Tailoring , , Cleanin and Pressin If it s New, We l-lave it. ROOEHOUSE, 11,L. g , ll ! Y! 7 7 CK 7 37 7 I' got under the professor's skin. KK !! il ! I t YY 9 C O Y Page One Hundred Seven E Maintains strong faculty and highest educational stand- ards. A fine athletic field, a Well equipped gymnasium With a first class athletic coach make the College attrac- tive to all who enjoy athletic sports. Famous literary societies, intercollegiate debates, strong Christian Asso- ciations, active musical clubs and a dramatic club help to a make life at Old Illinois varied and happy. Freshman classes limited to one hundred fifty. .- i fl a m ILLINOIS CGLLEGE One of the Oldest and Best Colleges in the Micldlewest Q-f- -ff5X-V21- is-J 411 r ,ATS-3 Q-,' I .I Il' ' 4 N wi., OK Rf ' AY Departments THE COLLEGE AJI., A.M. CONSER VA TORY OF MUSIC B.M. EXPRE Page One Hundred Eight ss10N E For Catalog Address PRESIDENT C. H. RAMMELKAIWP , RCODHGUSE BAN Roodliouse, lllinois CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 380,000.00 Teach CC'0'VLO'IlI-U-Tllllf is one of flu: first and higlzcst '1'irt1lc's-If begins with saving money. -Abrulzum Lincoln. Saving today for spending tomorrow, fl i Q ., 35 H15 instead of Wasting today and Wanting tomorrow is a lesson that is still un- learned by many. Save today and make tomorrow safe. 0 F F I C E R S W. P. Gilmore, President Jas. M. Orr, Cashier Hal. S. 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