Santa Rosa High School - Echo Yearbook (Santa Rosa, CA)

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THE PORCUPINE JACK GRAHAM AND FOOTBALL It was Monday, 4:30 in the afternoon. Jack and his classmate, Dick, had just gave a hard round with the gloves in the gym. Then after a rest Jack said, “If the boys keep on training this week, es they have in the past, the cup is ours.” So saying, le gave Dick a punch that almost sent him off the box. This started the boxing again, and after a five minute zound the boys put on their caps and started home. There was to be a holiday Tuesday and they said they would finish the paper on Virgil in the morning. In the afternoon they were to play a practice game with the second team. The next day the two boys met in the library and began work. They worked little and talk- ed much of the geme. About 1:45 they left the library and went to the postoffice where Jack mailed the tickets to the Keswicke-s. “Jack,” said Dick, “Old man, my family are not at home and you just come around to my house to finish that paper. We can get some canned goods and ‘batch’ it.” “Well,” essented Dick. After their purchases were made they went into the neat, up-to-date cottage of the Grahams. Mr. Graham was the head of one of the prominent banks, and needed a rest, so he, with his family, had gone to the coast. Jack would not let them go until they agreed to be home by Saturday. The two schools of Stockbridge and Kes- wick were to battle over the pigskin on Satur- day. Jack Graham was elected Captain of the Stockbridge team and did justice to the posi- tion. He was a heavy man and played right half. The team liked Jack, and Jack the team. [It was Saturday, the day the team longed for. The excursion was to arrive at 11 :30, but it came at 11:45. The noise from the train could be heard a mile off, but it was answered by the home school boys. Captain Graham met the team and led them to quarters. After a rest and a lunch, the two teams began to prepare for the game. At 2:30 the teams prac- ticed and at 3:00 lined up. There was a call, “Captain’s, ready?” “Yes,” was answered back. Then went Jack’s foot against the helf and it sailed towards the 20 yard line. Long, who ran with the ball, was downed on the 35 yard line by the litlle quarter, Dick, Skipping on their noseguards, Jack and the others en- couraged the men. “20, 16, 104, 96,” rang out cleerly. There was a skirmish and Keswick was downed on the 60 yard line—a big gain. Each Stockbridge player determined not to let this thing occur again. But, with a well sup- ported buck, Woods made a touchdown. Again it was Stockbridge’s kick off, but at the first skirmish there was a fumble. The umpire called the bell in possession of the local team. First Dick called Jack’s number (he could always depend on Jack) to go around end; but the opposing team tackeled him with only 3 yards to his credit. After a few more plays, Stockbridge made a touchdown off a l Grahem end run, and the score was even. When the half was up, Jack and Dick (whose was as great as Jack’s) encouraged the men and gave them lemons to suck, along with encouraging words. The whistle rang out and then the two teams lined up. With the first down Jack lay groaning, his wind gone. But it returned and he was happy that it was not yards that were gone. As the second half grew short, the tackle gained some yards and placed the ball in front of the goal. Jack fell back for a place kick, and if ever a better one was made the team would like to have known of it. When the Keswickers saw this their faces grew long. They grew longer still when they saw the Stockbridge team walk, arm in arm, off the gridiron. very true Stockbridger remembers that famous geme. AFTER COMMENCEMENT Miss Grace Butler intends to enter the San Francisco Normal School after graduating. Robert Valdes will enter the College of Min- ing Engineering at Berkeley. Louis Frei will enter the University of Cali- fornia. Miss Helen Overton will take an extended trip East after commencement. Miss Grace LeBaron will enjoy a year’s va- cation, aftes which she will enter the U. C. Miss Alice Wright will take a post graduate course in Latin. Miss Lulu Finley is undecided what she will do in the near future, as is Miss Farmer. Jesse Wright, Will Neureuter, and Fred Wooley will take a post graduate course. = ee REGULATIONS [. There shall be an annual debating contest at such a time as the debating committee shall determine, Il. The debating committee shell consist of the Principal of the High School, the teache: or teachers of English, and the President of the class of 1902. III. The contestants in the annual debating contest shall number four (4), unless the de- bating committee shall vote otherwise. [V. The name of the winner of the annual contest is to be inscribed on the cup, together with the year in which he won. V. The debating committee shell have sole power in all matters concerning the contest: and they shall determine in such manner as they deem best who shall be entitled to enter the annual contest. VI. All engraving on the cup shall be done unde the supervision of the officers of the Class of June, rgo2. Signed, GEO. ANDERSON, Pres., LILLIE LINDLEY, Vice-Pres., MARY LEMMON, Sec.-Treas. Officers of Class.

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6 THE PORCUPINE During the fourth year 2 portion of the stu- dents took up the Latin couse, while others took French. By hard work and taking extra hours, two of the number graduated with the June class, thereby leaving only twelve to complete the course at Christmas. + ADDRESS TO THE GRADUATES (By Principal E. M. Cox) Graduation from school, whether it be from High School or from a higher institution, brings to the graduate a very much deeper con- sideration of the seious things of life than is customery with him at other times. At such times there is the breaking of the routine which has governed his actions and thoughts for many years, and the necessity for choosing an occupation or a new line of action is forced up- on him. You members of this class, no doubt, are pondering over and weighing the signifi- cance of many things thet have heretofore caused you no thought or anxiety. Even thoughts as to what you are “to do” or “to be”’ in this life have possibly been very vague and uncertain. Now questions of this nature hold pre-eminence in you: minds and not only you, but your friends, acquaintances and the nation ege concerned in these things. It has been apparent to many of us that such considerations have not been wholly lacking to you while students. Most of you have been more serious about your school wo-:k than is usually the case. Long before this we have observed that the problems of life have come to you, and that what you are “being” and “doing” have entered into your conscious- ness. Your friends and the community are con- cerned in this, else they would not have offered you these opportunities. They believe that by giving you education you will ‘be’ and “do” what is best for the community and the nation. They believe that by leerning f-om the exper- iences of humanity you will be better trained to act rightly in the future. This school and all other public schools are evidence that the people believe that education is essential to the life of the nation. These opportunities are given generously that they may beget helpful- ness and generosity in you. The world is not concerned as to what you are, or the prominence of your friends, or the “set” to which you belong. It is especially true that young people attach too great prominence to these things. Every generation shows, however, that, while in youth one person will not condescend to notice another, in but a de- cade or two he is begging for favors from the one he once so delighted to snub. It is not necessary to go to othe: generations or other communities and schools for our illustrations. There are boys and girls in our midst with a loftiness of cheracter, purity of intention, love of right, and ambition in life, who, because of their homliness of manners, humble birth, or simplicity of clothing are being lorded ove by the so-called “sets,” who, because of what they are and will be, will in a few years be dispens- ing favors to those who feel that it is a conde- scension to even be in their presence. It is a matter to be gratified over to be a member of a “set” or “club” when the requirements for membership are based upon cha-acter and abil- ity. This is the wholesome world standard. It has no provision regarding the quality of clothing, polish of manners, or accident of birth. The conditions which many boys and girls establish for edmission to their ‘“‘sets” would exclude the youthful Franklin, Lincoln, Clay, Webster, Jackson, Whittier, Longfel- low, and many move of the promient men and women of our country. Their plain clothing, bashfulness and awkwardness of manner would have barred them notwithstending the staunch integrity, honesty and loftiness that characterized them in youth as well as in man- hood and womanhood. An honest mind and a sympathetic heart will do the world more good, win you more comfort and happiness, and bind to you a greater host of friends than can any amount of polished manners, accumulation of riches,or prominence of friends. They will supply you with the gen- uine politeness which will surpass all the polish that can be given to the manners of one who is selfish and deceitful, and who attempts to es- sert his own superiority. They will give you a wealth of character greater than riches and they will bind to you friends of like characte- who will be a continual source of comfort and happiness. If the work you have done here hes given you truer standards of life, greater ability to accomplish, and a desire to advance, we shall feel that your time has been well spent and that you will be an honor to this institution whose name you are now to beer. The work of you- class has been characterized by earnestness and traightfordwardness. Those of you who have influenced and directed the affairs of the class in this line will manage future events with which you are connected in the seme manner. Thus you will have evidence of your appre- ciation of the favors you have received and confi-m us in the beliefs we have as to your future character and influence. : As you are presented with your diploma to- day, your class will go forth with the stamp of our approvel. We would have you depart with a determination to judge every theory and doc trine honestly ; to base your opinion of all per- sons upon characte: rather than outward ap- pearances and conditions; and to be fair and courteous to ell. - ° e° Ma:riage Announcements—Benj. Corbin married Wednesday evening, December i7, 1902. (More to follow). Deaths—Many suicides on account of above. — —sF

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8 THE PORCUPINE ‘“The Porcupine’’ Issued every school month in tie mterest of the anta Rosa High School. SUBSCRIPTION: One Year...... 6 Pe Bi =, Rete a ec 50 cents I aitey ear. scec PNW foe berni ag SOF eT 25 cents PingleCopies.t.7 | oth ao cee eee eee 5 cents O@ Subscriptions must be paid in ADVANCE. EDITORAI, STAFF CLAUDE SANBORN)... Sees heat i ar: x i“ ..Managing Editors Wat Do DAIS fee nae Nac ee sR 8108 ETHEL ABE Exchange Editor TD ARG ATS a. cre'yia «conic a eee JESSE PETERS . 7... Assistant Editors ESTHER RHODI ieee Hntered in the Postoffice at Santa Rosa, Cul, as second-class mail matter. All personals, stories, lit-rary articles, and items o interest to the paper should be s-nt to The Porcupine Santa Rosa, Cal. We wish our readers and advertisers a merry Christmas and a happy New Yea -. This is the Christmas edition of the Porcu- pine dedicated to the graduating class. Christmas is near, and in doing your shop- ping remember our advertisers. Patronize them, and mention the Porcupine. The football team has done very well this season considering the teams they have play- ed, and they are also to be congratulated upon their efforts. (en na eerie Again we look about us and see what a suc- cessful period the world has just passed over. It has been plainly shown during the last twelve months that civilization is progressing very rapidly. Se Again the basket bell team deserves its share of praise for the part it has taken in school affairs this term. Although the team played but the one game it won that by fairty out-classing their opponents. The Vallejo team took their defeat gracefully, and the manage- ment for Santa Rosa is complimented on se- curing a game with such a team. The time for graduation is here again, and again we must part with those who have been our companions for the last few years. The Christmes class of 1902 is one of exceptional merit, and in parting with them we will lose a worthy collection of students. During their stay at Santa Rosa High they have distin- guished themselves in many lines, and their absence will be keenly felt in the pa:t which they nobly upheld. The term ending December 19th has been one of the most successful in the history of the school. Looking at it from all points of view, educational, social, and athletic. Higher re- cords have been received on the average than eve: before. There hzs been a closer affiliation and co-operation between teachers and pupils than ever before. The athletic teams have been very successful under the circumstances. We wish to congratulate the teachers and pupils upon the term’s work. The term ending also mekes a reflection point for the staff of the Po-cupine. During the four months of this term we have endeavored to publish a paper worthy of the school, and we hope we have succeeded. Although we have not received the support desired from the school, yet many have contributed in various ways, to whom we are very grateful. We a-e also grateful to the numerous merchants, who have felt interested in the success of the Porcu- pine and have kindly given their support. “You are a brick,” I did aver To Daphne, by my side; “A sort of pressed brick as it were,” She roguishly replied. Bx, — ——e— @-— At a table in a ‘hotel A youth and maiden sat, They didn’t know each other, But, then, what of that? The youth picked up the sugar, With a smile you seldom meet, And passed it to her, saying, “Sweets to the sweet.” She picked up the crackers, And scorn was not lacked As she passed them to him, saving, “Crackers to the cracked,” —Ex. Wooden coffin, Vain regrets, Happens often, Cigarettes. —Ex.