Sandy Township High School - Flambeau Yearbook (Du Bois, PA)

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THE SANDY HIGH SCHOOL FLAMBEAU. 23 her close second, but perhaps takes life too serious. Secretary lluth Bail-ey runs a close second, not to Grace Lenkard, but to Theda Bara. While Mary Rupert has a. wild eye and many ad- mirers, she shows good judgement in handling the reigns of government. Jack Pifer is the society man of the family. Many IJ. H. S. girls Stly I think Sandy has the swellest fellows tlook- ing at Jack Pifer and William Slatteryj. While Frank Pease runs a grocery store on the street, nothing else. Allen Dixon, oh, you've heard about him in il'll0f.lll-'I' paragrapll. Faye Mitch- ell is the pianist. Evelyn lleberling tl1-e speaker, Lillian Lewis the seamstress, Blair .Hetrick the wood-hick, Alice Dodd th-e actress, Ruth Brown the candy-maker, Lillian Long the chemist, Alice Landis the postmistress, Kate Mcllonald the stenographer, Laura Parry the milk maid, Ernest Ross, Oh! he's the autllor. The time was now approaching when we would leave the mild sea of higher education and hoist our sails upon the rough deep seas of life. As this could not be done without having proper ceremonies and celebrations, the Polony met and ap- pointed the following members to perfo-rm some duty which would go down into the history of the tlolony. Ernest Ross was elected hist-orian, Katie Mcllonald poet, Laura. Pa.rry prophet. The invitations were also decided upon at this meeting. Among' the conveniences acquired by the Colony was the auditorium in which the dramatic ability of the Colonies could be tested. This was promptly made use of by a. drama put on, entitled t'T'he Maid of Plymouth . The Seniors talking part in this draana. were Alice Dodd, Ruth Bailey, Ruth Brown, Grace Lenkerd, Vivian Wolfe, Ernest Ross, Jack Pifer, Blair Hetrick, Allen Dixon, and Frank Pacse. Under the direction of Miss llamilton, this was a big success. Un May of the s-ame year, the Athletic Association, under the leadership of Mr. McNeal, put on a. comedy including from the Senior Uo-loiny Willifalll Slat- tery, Ernest Ross, and Ruth Hailey. This comedy was closely followed by the Senior play directed by Miss Ha.milt.on. The title of the play was 'fStep Lively in which all Seniors took part. Amid both sorrow and joy this very busy and eventful Epoch was brought to a close, likewise the long Epoch of our associ- ations, each to leave the happy family and separate from each other to go into the great sea of life, long to remember and to be remfembered and recall in old age our happy association, and wonder about the health, wealth, a.nd whereabouts of our Pol- ony Associates. When we meet in our IIPNW life may the same spirit of friendliness and fellowship be felt that was a character- istic of the good old days. May the great Guide and Adviser guide and protect us in our long rough voyage of life for now we launch, where shall we anchor? ERNEST F. ROSS, '22. Gllaaa Igrnphvrg, 1922 1932-Just ten years after l had graduated from Sandy High, one day while reading a newspaper which was 'edited by Ernest Ross, the following announcement was drawn to my at- tention: A program was to be given in the High School Audi- torium over the Wireless . The time came at last and whom did I see, as I entered the door but William Slattery. After inquiring I found to my great surprise that he had graduated from Princeton and had accept- ed the position as the Principal of the High School. He sa.id as he was drawing a large salary, he had decided to make Lillian Long his wife and' make a cozy home for hier. Mr. Slattery invited me to his office and there introduced his private stcnographer, Evelyn Hcberling. lVhile in the office he asked, Do you remember Allen Dixon . Yes , I answered, Well he is going to giv-e a lecture over the wireless tonight. But, can he? l questioned. 1lh! hc lccturcs daily to large audiences, Mr. Slattery remarked. Of all the great surprises I thought, 'tWhat would come next? Frank Pease, a much noted inventor had given two great in-

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22 THE SANDY HIGH SCHOOL FLAMBEAU. As our finances were getting low it was decided to hold a social at West Liberty Hall, March 19. The committee ap- pointed were, Allen Dixon, Ernest Ross, Ruth Bailey, Alice Dodd, and Mary Rupert. This social added to the sum in the treasury two dollars and eighty-seven cents, showing that this was not such a. prosperous one as our first. The time had now come for our benevolent friends in Senior Colony to follow their predecessors of the Epoch before and launch in more difficult waters. 1Ve considered it our honor- able duty to give them a. reception and show our sorrow for their departure. So the Junior Colony and the Middler Colony tour new namej decided to combine and extend to them our hospital- ity which we did with much success. Again the Epoch was not all business and hardship, but along through the year was strewn a. number of very happy so- cial events. One being at the home of Lillian Long in Clear Hun. The hostess was a new member of the class, and proved to be a very good entertainer. Again Lillian Lewis, who dis- tinguished herself the term before as a. maker of good times, came to the front by giving another party at her home. All guests reported a good time. Thus, again we bring to an end a very successful Epoch. We shall see in the next how the little Colony again set sail to a better advantage. Now being the leading Colony in our little world we were henceforth known as Seniors. EPOCH III. The Colony met September 10, 1920, but alas, only seven- teen familiar faces to be greeted. 0ne of the missing was re- covering from injuries received in at runaway and would soon join the happy family again. The officials selected at this- meet- ing were president Vivian Wolfe, vice-president Grace Lenkerd, Secretary Ruth Bailey, and Treasurer John Pifer. It was decided to hold a. picnic in honor of the Alumni at Shawnee Cabin. Combining with the Sophomore Colony, lThere were now four Coloniesi we held the picnic which was a decided success. Up to this time the settlement had been growing to such arn extent that the literary needs were being badly felt. The C101- ony met to decide upon continuing the publication of the Flam- bea.u which had been started by the 1920 Colony. YVe elected the Editor in Chief, being Grace Lenkerd, and Ernest Row, Associate Editor. It was decided to purchase rings, which we did, showing good taste in the selection. During this time much opposition was shown between two temporary parties, but everything was settled through diplomatic negotiations. The ere of good feel- ing again prevailed, and it was agreed to hold a social at Salem on January 21, 1921. This rendered six dollars a.nd thirty-one cents to be added to our treasury. One of our honored a11d respected friends and adviser, Mr. Harmon, was leaving us and it was decided to have al farewell party in his honor. On a whole this was a very eventful year. because of on-e event which had been under discussion a.nd look- ed forward to since the beginning of our history. This was the removing of the Volonies to our new building, Wilson Terrace. This was a. very elaborate building, having about twenty-four rooms surrounded by a large level spa.ce for the purpose of an Athletic Field. This removal spelled success and rapid growth of the Colonies in the future. So in our newly acquired terri- tories we brought to a very happy close the long and success- ful Epoch III to begin anew one more exciting and adventure- some. EPOCH IV. On September 11, 1921, th-e colony assembled to elect offic- ers for the oncoming year. No member had departed, but later one was added in the person of William Slattery, who was by no means ai stranger to the members of our Colony. A motion was carried to keep the same officers of the preceeding year, but John Pifer, treasurer, resigned his position a.nd Mary Rupert, a very efficient person, was elected to fill the vacancy. Laura. Parry, one of our happy family, extended an invi- tation to a masquerade party at home, October 21, 1921. Every- one in attendance reported a good time, even Curly Dixon, the woman hater. I here think it proper to make you acquainted with the members of this live crew. First we will acquaint you with the people in whose hands our destiny lies. The president, Vivian Wolfe, is a big success, and vice-president, Grace Lenkerd, runs

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24 THE SANDY HIGH T SCHOOL FLAMBEAU. ventions to the wireless equipment, and had lowered the cost to such an extent that Jack Pifer and Alice Dodd a married couple could afford to have one installed in their home. Mr. and- Mrs. Pifer had such a large family, including two pair of twins that this statement suffices for their lack of money. In the lVilson building Grace Lenkard and Fay Mitchell were busily engaged in teaching. Grace Lenkard told me that she had just previously graduated from a conservatory of music. Later as I was traveling through a pleasant little village I chanced upon a little log cabin. The place looked so interests ing, a11d before l was aware of where I was going. I was already up to the door gently knocking, I could sca.rcely believe my eyes when Katie lllaicllonald opened the door, and after we had ex- changed greetings she tried to outline her plans. I am writing poems you know and this spot appeals to me because of the solitude and quietness of the place, llecelitly one of my poems brought me a nice little sum amounting to 21B1000, well from this I assumed Katie was making her mark in life which all her class mates had once predicted. Vivian lVolfe, who had been our president in high school, was made the gcwernor of our state, and although she once did not believe in Woman Sufferage, she now realized that politics held a place for her. Gllaaa We, the Seiiior Glass of 922, being sound in mind and body, and about to leave the school where we have diligently labored for four years, do hereby bequeath the following things with the full power of the receiver to sell, trade, or dispose of in any way he sees fit. FIRST: To Mr. Stouffer we will the future Problem of Democracy class with the hope that he will not need to do all the reciting. SECOND: To the Junior Plass we will the title Senior , and may they prove to be worthy of that name. THIRD: To the class of l23, we will our chapelseats, and Alice Landis and Ruth Brown were private Secretaries for her. Une day while attending a great play which was given by a New York Company, I saw a lady who immediaitely drew my attention. f'0f all things, I said, 'tl never expected to see Ruth Bailey as an Actress. But she evidently was talented for this work for l heard sometime afterward that her fame was known abroad. But. who would ever have expected to t.he dialogue prove a. truth where Lillian Lewis and Blair Hetrick were married. llow plainly I can remember when they were practicing their parts fo-r the acts, if anyone suggested that some da.y it would be an event in their lives, they would remark rather emphatically, f'0'h its just a dialogue? Mary Rupert had settled down on a peaceful little home- stead out west and her letters stated that she was spending her life happily taking care of her flock of one thousand chickens and five cats. ..... . The day had been so full of experiences and surprises that it soon flitted by, but in my heart was singing the songs of those dear old school days which are no more. L. E. P., '22 ill '22 may they be as fond of the front rows as we have been. FOURTH: To the coming Seniors we will our dignity, in hopes that it will not be a strain upon their nerves and muscles. FIFTH : To Ruth Bundy we will all wads of chewing gum which may be found anywhere near property of Alice Dodd. SIXTH: With the consent of Laura Parry, the remainder of the class have taken it into their hands to will her to George E. Moralee. SEVENTH : To Lee Clark we will all dice tnot destroyed by rolling over study hall floorj belonging to Frank Paese.