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

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1920 volume:

fi THE F.CHO | SANTA ROSA Hich SCHOOL, Z JUNE 012 1920 ee ee fe Bl) OE fee pha SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Te: Is Gers AMEN Uae? ge | THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Contents High School Thanks Interview with Burbank. Faculty Sonnet to Burbank Luther Burbank Editorials Literary The Wonder Worker and Flower Magician The Gruesome Ladder The Dawn of Butter Things Out of the Depths A Letter From the Coast A Bunch of Flowers from the South A Student’s Creed The Coming of Night Moonlit Beach Poet’s Corner In the Study Hall Blossom Fairies At the Seaside Spring Sonnet to Santa Rosa High School Sonnet to California To a Friend Sonnet on Study The Joys of School Senior Poem To a Re-Instatement Slip Who is It? Night Class Roll Seniors Class History Senior Play Senior Parties Class Will Prophecy Horriblescope Classes Junior Class Sophomore Class Freshman Class Mistory School Notes Student Body Officers Governing Board Sun Worshipers Assemblies Clubs Rallies Zarad Concert Public Speaking Luther Burbank Pageant Agriculture Society Picture Literary Club Picture Booster’s Club Picture Cadets Picture the Girls’ Jinks Cadets Exchanges Alumni The Burbank Pageant (Poems) Athletics Football Basketball Baseball Track Girls’ Athletics Jokes The Study Hall Advertisements THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL THANKS E ARE thankful that after the work aud worry of putting out this issue is over we have time to pause and think of the many things that we may be thankful for. We are above all else thank- ful to the members of the student body for the co-operation which they have given us. We are thankful to Miss Abeel for the make-up in general. Thanks are due the English teachers, Miss Fisher, Miss Mott, and Miss O’Meara for arousing interest in the contests and gathering suitable material. Thank you only half expresses our feeling of ap preciation to the advertisers for their support. We will be more than thankful if this Echo meets with the approval of our readers. We Thank You. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL An Afternoon with Mr. Burbank We found Mr. Burbank in one of his seed-houses sorting and planting seed. He came up to us smiling; and, before greeting us wiped his hands, grimy with the soil with which he had been working, upon his working suit, which was worn but neat. This in- stantly warmed the atmosphere and put us all at ease. Mr. Burbank then remarked, “I suppose you came up to see what kind of a critter I was?” At this we laughed, and Daisy remarked, “You have many important visitors coming to interview you, do you not?” “Yes, but they hardly ever get past the door, because I am always too busy to see them.” We thought at that that we would soon have to leave: but when. we left! the afternoon was spent. As it was very warm outside Mr. Burbank invited us into his house. Here we enjoyed looking over some framed pic- tures of Burbank’s work, which were piled on the floor in front of us. Burbank knelt beside these pictures in a most informal way while he showed them to us, and told us about them. We also met Mrs. Burbank who proved to be a very charming hostess. Later on we were shown around the experimental gardens, where we saw hundreds of plants under experiment, repre- senting many years’ labor. Before we left Mr. Burbank showed us his strawberry beds, and laughingly remarked, “I guess they don’t interest you now, but you must be sure and come again when the strawberries are ripe.” Now the strawberries are ripe and we are heartily consid- ering another visit. Alex Trachman, ’20. i THE) ECHO. OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Faculty Mr. I. D. Steele Principal A. B. University of Chicago Miss Hazel M. Fisher Vice-Princal, Dean, English A. B. Stanford, A. M. Stanford Mr. Clyde Wolfe Dean of the Junior College, Mathematics B. S. 1906, Occidental College; M. S. 1907, Occidental College A. M. 1908, Harvard University; Ph. D. 1919, University of California Mr. Floyd Bailey Physics B. S. University of California Dares pGe TOW CS Soe soca tance etn entesepsneae tensdesaataoeenerssstongenctemcore c= History A. B. Stanford, A. M. Stanford Miss Vesta Gray Chemistry B. S .University of Nebraska, University of Minnesota, and University of California Summer School Mr. R. W. Borst English A B. University of Michigan Miss Frances L. O’Meara English Santa Rosa Seminary, Extra Work at Stanford and University of California A Eg aie Oi 1 Ot Aa © SOO epeR. Fe weak a Latin B. A. Stanford Miss Edna O’Connor English B. L. University of California Mr. Edward Kent Mathematics A. B. and M. A. University of California Miss Elizabeth Talbot Drawing B. A. University of California THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Miss Anna Breu French, Spanish Toledo University, A B. Pomona College aad University of California Miss Thalia Cochrane Spanish B. A. University of Iowa. Two years Post Graduate Work Miss Lydia Walker French, Italian A. B. and A. M. University of California Miss Genevieve Mott History, English A. B. University of California Mr. Charles Hampton Agriculture B. S. University of California, College of Agriculture Miss Zilpha Dempsey Physical Education Mr. Victor Hodge Physical Education B. S. University of California Miss Olive Willoughby Science A. B. and M. A. Stanford Miss Madeline Coffey Cominercial San Josq Normal, University of California Summer School Mrs. Alma Decker Commercial Mr. R. W. Decker Commercial Business College, Normal, Illinois Miss Edith Patterson Sewing San Jose Normal, Household Arts Miss Marie Miner Cooking Pomona College, Santa Barbara State Normal School Mr. Robert Schaefer : Manual Training Stone Institution Sonnet to Burbank N JOY, O greatest wizard of the West. We raise our songs to you whose arts advance The harvests of our lands and yet enhance ees The beauties of a world which God has blest. Although so much within one life you've prest The wonders you perform are not by chance, Nor yet achieved by shining sword or lance. Through love you work, and nature does the rest. The little daisy grew upon the wild And rugged slopes of snow-crowned Shasta peaks. Until with tender care and mercies mild You touched the beauty of this flower meek, And now it shines a bloom of highest rank. All this we owe to Nature’s friend—Burbank. —Mabel McCanse. “e is 3 A eee THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Associate Editor Assistant Managers............---- E. Allen, A. Trachman, W. Wright ASSISTANT EDITORS Literary Dorothy Vaughn SCHOOLING LOS sete oot ce tees beet sacenctecc=cnneaer setereccnsten sanczea John Stump Boys’ Athletics... ...-.---------e--seseceseteee ence eect Alfred Lucas ONES REP INTIS eh Fee 7 SEO eer Sea Elaine Nielson Society Olivia Burtchaell Exchange Frank Feliz Alumni ALC) 00 £: eine eh de SS eo eee ee ea ER Letha Fulton 5K) TE ag to Sa ES cot Sie i ee err William Schmidt Staff Photographer Alex Trachman Art Staff (CETL EOXCS ETS) RS oa a a no gs RN rere ree Joe Dearing Staff Advisors Miss Mott, Miss O’Meara, Miss Fisher yes 12) | om ho ;— 1c ray is Tau a ba EY DRYSDALE, SIDN THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL JACK VEACIH The Class of ’20 is proud to claim as one of its members Jack Veach, who has successfully passed all entrance examina- tions to Annapolis Naval Academy. Here’s luck to Jack! THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Dedication We are proud to dedicate this issue of the Echo to Luther Burbank, because we love and honor him. He has won the admiration of the entire Student Body of the Santa Rosa High School, not only because of his wonderful achievements in the world of nature, but also because of his many acts of loving kindness. Indeed we have learned to think of him first as a friend, and second, as the great plant wizard, whom the whole world admires. It has been a pleasure for the editorial staff to work with Mr. Burbank. We have found him sympathetic and willing to assist us at all times, even to the extent of spending much of his valuable time in aiding us to secure material for our paper. The Burbank material, we feel safe in saying, makes our paper truly worth while. If this issue of the Echo expresses to some extent our appreciation to Mr. Burbank, and carries to other schools throughout the country an idea of our love and admira- tion for him, it will have served its purpose. Music The absence of music in our school this year has been noticed by all. Nothing adds more to our rallies and assemblies and to the general spirit of the school than music. The efforts of Miss Walker-and Melvin Brooks have been greatly appreci- ated, but what we need in Santa Rosa High School is a teacher who can devote all of his time to musical instruction. Musical training is required of everyone who wishes to enter the Normal Schools. How can the students of the Santa Rosa High School meet this requirement when there are no music courses offered? THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Organizations Wide awake school organizations are an important factor in the development of a progressive student body. Sufficient evidence of this has been shown in the past in our own High School. At times the lack of school spirit becomes a serious matter, for nothing can be accomplished without the interest and support of all. School clubs tend to further school spirit. Some people believe that clubs would interfere with class work, but it has been proved to the contrary that they arouse interest in study and are an educational asset. The best all-round student is found to he the one who gives support whenever it is needed. At the present time there three active societies in Santa Rosa High School, The Boosters’ Club, the Literary Society, and the Block S. Society. The members of these organizations are mainly upper-classmen, but there is no reason why Sopho- mores and Freshmen cannot become members. Already much has been done for the betterment of our school by members of these organizations. If further plans are carried out, an Honor Society may be established, and Scholarship be honored as it should be. : Our hope is that in the future that there will be many more organizations, so that every student will have the opportunity of being a member of at least one of them. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Lai Y SSS SS === SS = The Wonder Worker and Flower Magician HAT has been the most interesting to you in the fairy stories you have read? Was it not the magic wand by means of which common stones were turned into gold ,and rags into silk and satin garments? It was very wonderful, and no doubt you wished for such a wand yourself, but believed it was quite impossible to find one, even if you hunted the world over. There lives, in beautiful and dear old California, a quiet man, who has found such a wand and uses it for the good of others. This wand which he possesses was given him by no fairy godmother. It is his own patient observing mind which he has knocked so persistently at Dame Nature’s door that she has been forced to open and reveal her secrets. For years this magician has kept thousands of different experiments going with the idea that in plant crossing there will be as many gains as losses, as many tremendous improve- ments as utter failures. Thousands have used patents before THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL but not one in a hundred thousand has or will use them with such intelligence and skill as this great Magician of California. One may ask, who is this great man? The name which to- day rings in every ear is Luther Burbank. He was born in Lan- caster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on March 7, 1849, the day which California, and especially Santa Rosa, celebrate an- nually. His ancestry is Scotch-English. He was educated in the common schools and in the academy. During his! boyhood he worked in the Ames Plow Factory. Mr. Burbank enjoyed boys’ sports, too. He played games. He fished and hunted; but he was happiest when in the com- pany of Nature herself. His eyes were so bright they saw many things that others passed by. From his childhood Burbank was passionately devoted to flowers and to all forms of plant life. His mother and sisters had noticed that whenever he was given a flower, while lying in his cradle, he always held it with certain childish tenderness, never crushing nor dropping it but keeping it, if allowed, until its bloom was faded or its fragrance gone. One day when his sister had given him a flower he held it in his usual earnestness until a petal fell off. Then, with infinite childish patience, he strove to put the petal back in place and thus restore the flower. hen a little older and able to toddle about, he chose plants for pets instead of animals. He was given a plant in a pot, so-called lobster cactus as the variety of cactus was locally known, and for hours at a time he trudged about house and yard carrying the cactus plant in his little arms. One day he stumbled and fell, broke the plant from. its stem and destroyed the pot. It was a day of great sadness, ior he greived so over the loss of the pet plant as another child would have greived over the death of a bird or a faithful dog. When the time came for him to choose his life-work, he desired to help Nature make old things better than they were, and new things better than the old. He began to raise seeds and vegetables in a little market-garden, and then a great day THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL came in the young man’s life. For sometime he had heen watching very closely the potatoes in his garden, The green tops were not all alike, and one of them had something not found in any of the others. It was a seed ball. Mr. Burbank watched this very carefully and one day he said to himself. “If I plant this seedball, quite different po- iatoes will grow from it than from the other potatoes. The country was nearly on the verge of a potato famine. It is said today that our country has gained twenty millions of dollars through Mr. Burbank’s discovery, while he himself sold the seed he had raised for one hundred and fifty dollars. Not long afterwards, at the age of twenty-one, he started for California, taking with him ten of his new potatoes. After reaching San Francisco, it was to our city of Santa Rosa that this man, whom the world honors as a benefactor of mankind, came and to this day makes his home here. Not being able to hire lodgings ,he slept in a damp room above a steaming hot house. This constant exposure and lack of proper nourishment brought on a fever. A poor woman in the neighborhood found him one day in such condition. She insisted in sharing with him the small portion of milk which she could afford to spare from the one cow that supplied her family. He protested against taking it because he might never be able to repay her, and there was scant hope to do it, but the woman insisted, and the pint of milk a day which she brought him saved the life of this great man. The man who was to become the foremost figure in the world in his line of work, and who was to pave the way by his own discoveries and creations, who had already done what would gain for his country ‘millions of dollars, was a stranger in a strange land, close to starvation, penniless, being kept alive only by the generosity of a poor woman. Never for an instant did this heroic figure lose hope, never once did he swerve from the path he had marked out. It was a wan and haggard figure that rose once more to start work. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Every evening saw him tired, yet happy and contented. He se- cured work very easily now . One day an order came from a man who wished to start an orchard for growing prunes. He asked Mr. Burbank for twenty thousand young prune trees. He must have them ready in nine months. “Ill fill that order,” the young nurseryman said. Any one else would require two and a half years to get so many trees ready for planting. With haste he traversed the com- munity to find men and boys to plant almonds. It was late in ithe seasom and almond trees were the ones that would bloom the quickest. In a short time the scions were beginning to bud. When the nine months came to an end, behold! there were twenty thousand prune trees ready for the orchardist. To- day this orchard is full grown and one of the richest orchards of the community. From this time on Mr. Burbank was more successful in his business. He sold his nursery and began the work that was dearest to his heart. He took fruits and flowers and from these he made others that were better and ‘more beautiful. Slowly bul surely he met with success, and people all over; the world began to hear of Luther Burbank, the wonderful things he was doing in Santa Rosa. It is true that today Santa Rosa is better known because it is the home of the great wonder worker. A half century after Mr. Burbank broke his pet Cactus plant he created a series of thornless, edible cacti, not only pro- viding a a vast reservoir of food for man and and for un- counted millions of animals, but paving the way for the recla- mation of the desert places of the earth. That which was once a daugerous foe of man and beast became, through Mr. Bur- bank, a stanch friend. Better still, if it could only bear fruit that would be good to eat, it would furnish food to animals and travelers crossing the desert. Mr. Burbank worked and worked until he produced the delicious pink fruit of the cactus. On the hillside near Mr. Burbank’s New England home THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL many wild floweres grew. As a boy Mr. Burbank loved them all. He watched for their coming in the springtime. He knew how late in the autumn he could find them. They were his friends, and among them was the little field daisy so common that many pass it by without noticing its beauty. After Luther Burbank came to Santa Rosa, he remembered this little friend of his childhood. He thought, “I will make a daisy which every one will admire.” He learned that in Eng- land there are daisies which are larger and have coarser stems than those he had always known. In far-away Japan the daisy is small, but of the purest white. The New England daisy, though neither large nor perfectly white, is strong. He would join together the best daisies of the three continents, and make a fourth one which would possess the best qualities of each. He trusted Nature to help him. Before Mr. Burbank could make what he wished he had to plant thousands of daisies. He had to give them the most careful care. Again and again one out of a thousand was chosen on account of improved qualities. Season after season the bees gave their aid in carrying the pollen from the blossoms of one plant to the blossoms of another. Only the best and strongest and strongest plants were allowed to live, for first of all the new daisy must be strong. At last the wonderful Shasta daisy was created. There was never such a daisy before. It will grow in the cold lands of the north as well as close to the equator. The flower will re- main fresh in, water for weeks after it has been cut from the plant. It is very large and beautiful, with snow white petals and a center of velvety yellow. It is now grown all over the world. In northern California there is a high mountain peak whose summit is always covered with snow. It is called Mt. Shasta, the word meaning snow. “I will call my new daisy after the mountain peak that I love so well,” Mr. Burbank said, and nn eee nnE nn NEESER EIRENE EI EERIE 4 THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL so it came to be known as the Shasta daisy. The men who aid him in tending his plants are chosen with the greatest care. They must love their work or they would fail to do it well. Mr. Burbank moves in and out among the plants, noticing a thousand things that we should pass by without a glance. Mr. Burbank has always taken a great interest in the schools of Santa Rosa. He gave to Santa Rosa High School Auditorium the moving picture machine which has been used for the pleasure of the whole community. In nineteen-twelve he presented a fine Victrola to every public school in town. These instruments have not only taught the pupils to appreci- ate good music, but have given them much enjoyment. Mr. Burbank always seems happy when attending the en- tertainments given by the children Especially is it true of the pageant given in his honor May day at Santa Rosa High School. The purpose of the pageant was two-fold; first, to honor the great plant genius; and second, to sow the seed that will grow into a Luther Burbank Memorial Vocational Agricultural Build- ing. Mr. Burbank seemed happy when he saw portrayed his Shasta daisy and Burbank potato. Mr. Burbank has realized the value of the sun in his work among the plants and flowers. Mr. Burbank once said, “The great dynamo, the sun, is the source of all life, light, motion, warmth; the producer of all food and clothing. No wonder the ancients were inspired to worship the sun.” So spoke the dedicator, the worker and flower magician of the world. Josephine F. Cummings, ’20. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL A Gruesome Ladder First Prize ANY years ago my uncle, who is a naturalist, left his home to study the habits and collect the eggs of sea birds found on the rocky coast of Hum- boldt county. When a week or so had passed we became anxious for a letter or some word of him, but none came. Finally a searching party was sent to find him. After weeks of searching it was decided that he had been killed in a fall from the rocks, and the sea had carried away the body. To our great surprise and joy he came home about three months after the time of his leaving for the cliffs. He had changed so that it was hard to believe h e was the same happy, energetic young man who had left us not a long time before. Ifis hair had turned almost entirely gray, and his face was drawn and haggard. He spoke with an almost uncanny slow- ness and gravity. He looked to be a man at least fifty years old, while he was but thirty. After the family was through embracing him, ‘and his wife through crying, we eagerly asked what had happened, and where he had been. He said, “If there is a hell I have been in a place these three months which would rival any hell for its awfulness.” My uncle was not a well man for many months after his return. He never told his story from beginning to end; in fact he did not like to talk about it at all. But bit by bit I gathered parts of it together and pieced it into the complete account of his incredible adventure on the cliffs of the Humboldt County Coast. I shall tell it in the first person as I heard it told. ee UEEEISEEnE REISS ESSERE aa THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL a I had been climbing the rocks and cliffs, collecting the eggs of different birds which built their nests in the niches of the rocks. In my zeal for procuring the specimens, I had exerted myself, and was rather hot and dizzy. I did not see the chasm which welled below me, until I had advanced one foot into it, and then it was too late; I fell headlong. It must have been hours before I regained consciousness. When my muddled brain cleared, I saw a gray bewhiskered old man squatting before me. He was tall, bony, and emaciated, with a skin which was greasy with dirt, while his filthy clothes hung in shreds about him. I looked around, and saw that I was in the center of a large dome-like cavern. High above my head was a patch of blue sky; this, I knew, marked the crack through which I had fallen. “J do not understand all this. Explain it, will you?” I asked brusqucly. “This is my house, you are my guest, and welcome,” he said, rising. “This cave is my home, and is likely to be yours for some time—for a long time,” he added with a queer grin. “What do you mean?” I asked, unable to guess his riddle. “Come with me,” he commanded, and helped me to toward another opening through which I could see the ocean. From this opening he pointed downward with a wasted forefinger. “Look!” he said. I came and looked; a sickening awe crept over me, for there beneath me was a sheer drop of fifty feet to the jagged rocks below. I turned upon the old man and wildly asked, “But surely there is another way?” He laughed a sort of cracked laugh and said, “NONE.” The following few minutes I behaved like a madman, run- ning to and fro, looking for some other opening, and crying, “There must be some other way!” All the while the old man pe gS Li ie aa ieee atid ea alpine nj abicenetvelle bi Ln ldinad allel avo hiatal THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL looked on and grinned with a kind of fiendish glee. After I had regained my self-control, I asked the old man how and why he came to be living in such a dungeon. “Young man,” he said, in a high-pitched voice,” the story of why I came here is long, and is my own affair. I am what they call, in the world you just came from, a recluse or a hermit. (The man was fairly screaming.) Here I’ve been for many years; and here [ll die.” And with a cackling laugh he added, “And so will you.” The man’s speech and manner made me certain that he was insane. Who wouldn’t be? I shoudered to think of my own future. I left the crazed bermit and walked about the place, searching for something which I could use to aid me in leaving this natural dungeon. I found an old kettle, a hundred odd feet of old badly weathered cord, which had once been strong, a number of fishing hooks, a sort of net which I took to be a crab net, and a pair of large iron hooks fastened together by a rivet so that they worked like a pair of scissors. A’ small fire smouldered near a pile of dried kelp which I supposed was the hermit’s bed. I wondered how the man existed with so few implements, and no visible source of food supply. I was soon to learn. The old man who had been following me about, endlessly chuckling, became sober when he saw the dying fire. He took a pair of large scissor-like hooks and fastened one end of the cord to each handle. With this crude contrivance he gathered his wood. Driftwood was lying about, high and dry on the rocks where previous tides had left it. With much trouble and many disheartening failures he gathered wood enough to cook his meals. ‘Then after an hour of fishing with a piece of white crab meat, he succeeded in catching, in the swirling pools by the rocks, a fair-sized catfish which he spitted on, the meagre fire. His water was taken from a stagnant pool in the darker part of the cave. The pool was kept full by seepage and its con- SSSA’, aan EEE EE THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL ee tent was foul-smelling and disagreeable to drink. Many weeks dragged by and I did my share inj obtaining what was necessary to sustain my miserable life, which was made more miserable still by the uncouth recluse who continu- ally tortured me by reminding me over and over again that I must spend ‘my remaining days in that foul place. One day ,when he was unusually excited in his loathsome recitations, he accidentally dropped words which brought me to attention with a jar. “And when you starve to death,” he was saying, “I’ll lay you down beside the other two and let your corpse rot with theirs.” “What others?” I cried, catching hold of the old man. “What others! Where are they! What do you mean?” “I meant,” he said quickly, “That when you died I would throw your body into the sea beside the many other dead it hides.” And he laughed his high-pitched, crackling laugh. “You lie,” I said, suddenly twisting his bony arm. “Show me what you were talking about or Ill throw YOU into the sea ALIVE.” He protested that he only meant the dead men under the sea. I knew better. My superior strength made me easily master over the old man, so I soon made him agree to share his secret with me. “Come,” he said. I followed him to the deepest recess of the cavern, and stopped at a spot near the foul-smelling water hole, and bade me help him roll the stones away from what he called the tomb. “They’re in there,” he said, after we had rolled back the stones which had closed the opening of a sort of niche. He dived into the niche and brought forth a skeleton. “Perhaps you'd like to see them,” he said, carrying an armful of bones to the light, where he dropped his uncouth burden on the floor. The sound of the rattling skeleton, as he dropped it on the rocky floor, echoed back and forth between the stone walls. Then the hermit laughed, That laugh ground on my nerves as when THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL a broken tooth grinds against another. How I hated him for his laugh! Soon I saw him come with another burden. This time, when he dropped it at my feet, it did not rattle. It was the re- mains of a man some months dead, and in a sort of dry condi- tion with the skin shrunken taut about the bones. Again the old man’s laugh echoed back and forth through the hall. I turned away from the nauseating sight with concentrated dis- gust. I went to the opening where the wholesome sound of the sea would drown the wild echoes of the crazy man’s laugh. While the recluse was putting hack his proteges of awfulness, I thought of home and at the fact that I would never see it again. My nervous system had been so strained that I was ready to break down and cry off the tears which welled up within me, then without my least expecting it, an idea flashed before my brain. I seized it as a drowning man clutches a passing branch.’ This idea, perhaps, would take me from this fearful grotto to my home. I began to study the situation, and was watching my hermit looking down at me, grinning his everlasting hellish grin. His task was finished. I eagerly asked him how it came about that he should have two hideous dead men in this already over-hideous place. He straightway told me the story of the men, who, it seems, fell through the crack in the same manner as I. The first, the hermit said, fell through a number of years before, and was killed almost instantly by the fall. The other, who was not of a very rugged nature. could not bear his fate, so he’ gradually wasted away and died. I had decided to begin that very night my preparations for escape, so I waited for the old man to go to sleep. After assur- ing myself that he was asleep, I went to the niche where the remains of the men were hidden, and silently rolled back the rocks. With as little noise as possible I procured the skeleton with the free bones, and carried it to the opening which was THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL moonlit, and a considerable distance from the sleeping lunatic. I proceeded to disjoint all the bones of the skeleton and spread them out in front of me, calculating the length of each part which I could use. My qualms in handling the skeleton had almost entirely disappeared, so the next night I planned to take the mummy- fied corpse apart. The least said about it the better, for the task proved to be much more nauseating and difficult than I expected. For weeks I worked hard every night, cutting notches and boring holes in the bones with a pocket knife which I had with me at the time of my fall. Once the old man must have awak- ened and seen me at work, for he got up to see what I was do- ing. I was aware of his approach, but kept on whittling. To my great joy he did exactly as I was hoping he would do, he thought I was just whittling. “That driftwood is hard to get,” he said, and began to chide me about my brooding and whit- tling out in the cold. Meanwhile my labors were bringing me closer and closer to the time when I should take the chance which would either kill me or make me a free man. I put off for a few days my desire to be away from the cave. On a clear moonlit night I could be sure to work fast and with accuracy. On the chosen night I waited impatiently for the old man to go to sleep. I took the hermits rather unstable cord and got out the bones and began to tie them together in a string. The cord which had once been heavy and strong, was now frayed and weak; this meant that the bones, in order to be securely fastened, would take all the cord, and more too, if I had it. When the chain was finished, I fastened it to a skull which I wedged in behind two jagged knobs of rocks. Then I lowered my ladder. Carefully I worked ‘myself down) hand-over-hand, not knowing at what joint of that gruesome ladder the rotten cord would snap. A whole-hearted feeling of freedom filled THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL my being when I left the last arm-joint, and let myself drop the remaining twelve feet into the swirling waters below. I was jostled about, but managed to catch hold of a rock and climb upon it in time to avoid being carried out to sea with the tide which had just started to ebb. I sat on a rock and waited for the tide to recede far enough to enable me to find a point on the coast which I could scale. Then home! All had not ended however, for I heard a loud cry and looked up in time to see the old man start swiftly down the ladder. Caution was far from him, for he came as fast as he could by great long strokes. It seemed as though he had but started when the ladder broke and the recluse, clinging to the chain of bones, fell headlong upon the jagged rocks below. I looked on as one in a horrid dream, and watched the ebb tide bear the corpse from off the rocks out into the sea. As I waited for the tide to recede I sat and dreamily watched the shortened chain of bones as it rattled in the breeze against the cliff. Carl Stroven, ’20. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA’ HIGH SCHOOL The Dawn of Better Things Second Prize ADIE rolled her eyes. This magnificent motion of the young lady’s greenish orbs was a fixed habit in which she delighted, for she thought it made her look sinister. In other words, “vampish.” “Glory!” she ejaculated. “Isn’t she a made- up old doll, tho.’ Please note: Silk hose, French heels, mar- celled hair, rouge, perfume a-la-roses, and a poodle dipped in violet water. She must be over sixty, too”—this last confid- ingly. Sadie rolled her eyes again. “Poor purp!” murmured Jimmy Brown, the office boy. The object of this discussion was the wealthy Mrs. Van de Vere, who-had the most fashionable residence on Fifth Avenue, New York. Not only that, but her husband, Arnold Van de Vere, was a multi-millionaire, who had made his money in mining. Didn’t he have a gold mine in Colorado, a silver mine in Peru, diamond quarries in South Africa, and, added to that, any number of oil wells in California? Mrs. Van de Vere had entered the humble office of the New York “Herald’—-not so humble by the, but made so by her majestic presence—to insert an ad in the “Lost and Found” column. The statement read thus: LOST—Diamond necklace. If found, return to Mrs. Van de Vere, or phone 666. Reward. Sadie read the words on the slip of paper aloud, and the office force gasped in unison, “A diamond necklace! It must be worth a million!” “Oh Boy!” yelled Jimmy. “Do you suppose it could be THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL found?” Smith, the bookkeeper, shook his head. “No doubt she has already ordered an army of detectives,” he said. “A million-dollar diamond necklace wouldn’t be left to chance, my boy. Still you’ve a fairly good show,” and then he smiled. This seémed to cheer Jinymy a good deal, for he whistled “Kiss Me Again,” until quitting time. As the gong sounded, Sadie donned her much-mended little fur, and the winter bon- net that had been new three winters before. Smith tied a long woolen scarf around his neck to ward off the dampness, and as he walked, the long ends flopped up and down in the chill wind, until he looked like a scare-crow turned loose out of Bedlam. Everywhere was hurry and confusion. Hundreds of peo- ple, the day’s work being over, were filing swiftly homeward, or tarrying in stores to make a few meager purchases for their suppers. Smith met Jimmy on the corner. The boy’s collar was pinned up tight, and his hands were stuffed deep into his pockets, “Good luck, old chap,” said Smith kindly, as Jimmy trudged gaily off into the winter twilight, dreaming dreams of great rewards, and, most of all, of the little country home for mother. They’d get it some day. Why, hadn’t he already saved up $3.16 for it? This magnificent sum had been obtained by sacrifices on Jimmy’s part, for he had gone without ice cream in summer and hot coffee in winter, and that’s no joke for a boy of twelve. Jimmy was a real boy—brick-haired, blue-eyed, and as freckled as a turkey egg. In spite of the burden of supporting his mother and himself, he was happy-go-lucky and light- hearted. What more could one wish? Down the street went Jimmy; down toward the little tene- ment district in which he lived. The air was filled with the THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL odor of boiling cabbage and frying meat, and the lad’s hunger waxed strong. His pace quickened. As he reached his door, he heard voices inside and sud- denly remembered that Aunt Polly had come to take Mrs. Brown away over night. Of course she would be back next day, but somehow, Jimmy’s heart sank, for he would have to stay with Mrs. Nix, and he hated that. He went in. “lo, Mom! ’Lo, Aunt Polly,” he greeted them. “You’re home at last!” said Aunt Polly. “I dare say you loitered on the way. All boys do”—this last complainingly to Jimmy’s mother. She immediately blunted the thrust. “Jim’s a good boy,” she said, running her fingers through his fiery hair. “Eat your supper, son. Bea good boy and help Mrs. Nix all you can. Ill be home by noon tomorrow. Jimmy stifled a sigh. Why . Oh, well! Mrs. Nix was especially irritable that evening, not at all unusual. “Dry dishes, Jim,” she comma anded. Jimmy obeyed, and threw wide the cupboard doors that he might work the easier. “Jimmy Brown!” she cried in a high pitched voice, “You jus’ put them dishes on the table an’ leave them cupboards alone!” Jimmy complied. The dishes done, the boy was immediately sentenced to bed, and once there groaned out his troubles to the friendly bed-post. Suddenly he heard the hall door to the kitchen thrown open and two men tramp into the room. The bedroom door was shut, but the walls were not heavy, and he could hear their words very plainly. He realized that one was Nix, but the other was a stranger to him. Then a door slammed. “Sh-h!” whispered Mrs. Nix. “Jim Brown’s asleep in the next room.” THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL “Sure he’s asleep, Mag?” demanded the stranger. “We don’t want no eavesdroppers aroun’ here Y’ better go see.” The woman tip-toed to the door. Jimmy feigned asleep. “Yeah, he’s asleep,” she said. “Do you want to see it new ?” “Y’ bet we do!” cried both men in one breath. Jimmy’s curiosity was aroused. He forgot all that his mother had ever told him about eavesdropping. He must ob- serve what these men were so anxious to see. Slowly he rose to his knees on the squeaky bed; slowly his hand groped along the wall until it found a hole in the wall through which a light streamed. He peered through the tiny opening, and took in the whole scene at a glance. In one corner of the bare kitchen stood a rusty iron stove. In another corner was the sink, filthy and greasy from lack of care. A caster was off the cupboard and it sagged heavily to one side. In the center of the room, marred and rickety. stood a table surrounded by four broken and equally rickety chairs. A sickly gas light brought out the unkempt poverty of the habi- tation. But the objects of his attention were the three occupants of the room. Maggie reached her hand into the cupboard, and suddenly seizing some object, emitted a cackling laugh. Both men were leaning heavily on the table, which trembled beneath their weight. “Hurry, Mag,” cried the stranger. “It’s been so long since ]—_..” “Now jus’ wait a minute, Sam,” the woman returned. “Talk about a woman’s impatience—. Say!” The man called Sam grumbled. Nix poked him merci- lessly in the ribs, but ceased as the woman reached the table. She placed a small packet before them, and straightway set about opening it. The men gasped as she held up a long, dazzling necklace which shone and sparkled and gleamed in a THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL thousand fascinating ways beneath the light. Sam reached out for it with a greedy hand. “No you don’t!” laughed the woman. “Who done this, you or me?” “Yeah. But how did you do it, Mag?” asked Nix. “Twas easy,” she replied. “Jus’ dolled up in a veil an’ came to her house. I tol’ the butler I jus’ had to see her. Said ’twas awfully important. Nen I showed her some old lace I had, an’ she took me up to her room. There wuz them diamonds, an’ I fooled aroun’ her—she’s awfully vain—an’ told her how purty she looked, an’—well never mind how I done it. Thait’s my secret,”—this last coyly. The gaping men sighed in turn, and set to work examining thejewels. Jimmy. by this time, had seen enough. What he should do, he didn’t know, but here was Mrs. Van de Vere’s necklace under his very nose, and he must get it somehow. “Ye’ better hide it,” said Nix. “Where?” demanded his wife. Nix scratched his head. “What's wrong with the flour bin?” suggested Sam. “Just the place,” boomed Nix. Jimmy waited to hear no more. There was but one way to get out—the window. He crept noiselessly to the window. He looked down at the sidewalk three stories below. If he should fall—but he wouldn’t fall. No Brown that he could remember had ever had fear. Why should he? Now, perhaps it isn’t quite the proper thing for a young man to run about the streets of New York in pajamas, but Jimmy never thought of that, and simply hopped over the window ledges. The building was old, and between each brick was a large crack, and into these little ledges Jimmy dug fingers and toes. It was hard work. Although the air was damp and a cold wind THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL reached him, the perspiration poured off him in large drops. He slipped—the perspiration broke out again. Two stories from the ground. He paused. He felt the wind now. It was icy. This, mingled with the perspiration, made waves of hot and cold rip- ple over him. One story from the ground. His feet were numb, his fingers painful and cramped. He clenched his teeth. Just a little farther—a little farther—and then his feet touched the ground! The sidewalk was cold and clammy. A drizzly rain was falling, and the street was dark, save for a few arc lamps which sent a scanty, sickly light over a portion of the deserted street. There was no one in sight. Jimmy knew it) was later than he had ever been out at night, and, as if in answer to a question, a church-bell pealed, in long, sonorous tones, the hour of twelve. He must hurry. Over street after street the bare feet pattered. The brick- red hair lay in damp little ringlets on his forehead. He saw no one, a fact for which he was thankful, and paused not until he reached the station house. He rushed inside. “Why, its young Brown!” someone gasped, and Jimmy recognized the old bluecoat who had charge of the block on which the “Herald” office stood in state. “Walkin’ in your sleep, kid?” a new voice piped in. “Nope! Where’s the Chief?” To the Chief Jimmy explained all he knew. The Chief eyed him carefully, then turned to an officer: “Tts all right, Dugan,” he said. “Get the patrol wagon. Come on, kid. It’s your find.” Would Jimmy ever forget that silent ride through the rough streets of the East Side? Never! Who could? “Sourround the place!” ordered the Chief. “Here, kid, come with me.” THE -ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL The two went swiftly up the stairs. Jimmy’s feet made no sound. Once Jimmy stumbled over a mat. He must have broken his toe that time. Glory, but it hurt! “No Brown as I ever heard of, ever moped ’cause he hurt himself a little,” he thought, and stolidly followed the Chief. Jimmy never realized how it happened. He was a tem- porary chief. He made the accusations, he pointed out the hid- ing place, and he received all the imprecations hurled from the prisoners. What he did know was that he and the police had called upon the prisoners, and that the said prisoners had been asked to return the call immediately. That night Jimmy stayed in the station house, the object of much praise, and awoke to a bright, sunshiny morning—the Dawn of Better Things. The Chief took him to Mrs. Van de Vere’s magnificent home, and in the presence of the pompous lady, he felt sud- denly shy and awkward. ( Miss Genevieve, a sweet young thing of some forty-five years, puttered around her mother, and murmured: “Oh, isn’t he cute, muddie? Isn’t he cute?” Jimmy blushed to his ears. Who wouldn’t when a fellow realizes that a lady thinks he’s cute? He soon forgot his em- barrassment, however, for the owner of the “poor purp” was writing out a check for an unheard of amount of money, and it was for him—and that little home in the country for Mother! In the “Herald” office, everyone greeted him with shouts of admiration, and Jimmy spun cart-wheels clear across the room and back again. “Gee!” he gasped. “Gee! It sure is great to be famous!” Ellen Holm. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Out of the Depths ICTURE, if you can, in the Bad Lands of Mon- tana, several adobe huts huddled together in a little valley. They all seemed to be the same, save one, which had more windows and another chimney. Upon entering this apparent home, EE aoe Ree one found it to be of two rooms; one a living room in the true sense of the word, and the other a sleeping room. On each side of the spacious hearth which occupied the whole width of this living-room two great stuffed coyotes seemed to guard against any intruder. All around hung mam- moth skins and heads of beasts that once had been so numer- ous in the adjoining country. ‘The furniture was crude and sim- ple, and yet, it was a fascinating, inviting room. It could be plainly seen that it was a man’s room, planned and carried out by a man’s hand. Indeed, the only suggestion of a woman was the picture of a young girl with dark curly hair and laughing dark eyes. Those eyes seemed strangely alive, as though they were challenging; encouraging you. Outside the cabin there was not a sound, save for the bub- bling of water among a heap of rocks a little distance from the house, or an occasional neigh of a horse in the corral, or the yelp of a coyote. It was here that Dave had lived for nearly a year. In the evenings when the work was done, he would sit down in front of the fireplace, take out his pipe, and smoke while he read over and over again his last letter from civilization. Then if the night dragged too slowly, and the wolves howled too fiercely in unison with the wind, Dave would take out his mouth organ and play a tune. Sometimes it would be “Annie Laurie,” or perhaps “Juanita”; maychance it would be a snatch from THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Chopin, or responding to the weirdness of the evening, “Il Tro- vatore.” Once in a while it was even “Home, Sweet Home.” Nobody seemed to know very much about Dave, who he was, or where he came from. They only knew that he had come there nearly a year before, a handsome fellow of twenty-six. He was a city man then, in his tailor-made suit and soft patent leather oxfords. Now he was a “reg’lar chap,” as good as any around. Mothers eyed him approvingly, daughters stele ad- miring glances at him at meeting on Sabbath mornings, and even the men admitted he was a good lad, and respected his opinions. Winter had come on, and with it a shortage of water such as even the old Indian who had lived in the village could not re- member. The cattle had to be kept in the shelters, and only with the greatest difficulty were kept alive. There had been a gradual but steady drop in temperature one day, and the wind seamed to take on new fury every moment. It hurled the snow through the air so that one’s vision was cut off to three feet, and packed it against the buildings with the pressure of a forty mile gale. Dave had finished his work, and was sitting before the fire, smoking and thinking of one other night, over a year before, when a similar storm had risen at sea, and his mother and sister had gone down. Now he was alone in a storm. The blizzard had about reached its height, and the loneliness was getting unbearable. Dave took out his mouth organ, but it seemed out of place. Ready to give up, he paced the floor. He leaned against the wall, and at the same time something fell against it from the outside. He got up quickly and opened the door. A figure stumbled in, and the voice of another feebly called for help. Arousing the first enough to find out where his companion was, Dave dashed out into the storm and found the other, dug him out of a great drift of snow, and dragged him into the cabin. By that time his burden was unconscious. Dave tore off the coats and the big fur hood which nearly hid THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL all of the face. A woman! O God! What pain was written on her face! How strange—how strangely familiar! He put his hands to his head, and stared at the face of the girl with tous- seled brown, curly hair, and closed eyes. Gradually his senses came to him. He fell on his knees beside the unconscious fig- ure—perhaps dead, for all he knew—and buried his head in the wraps. His shoulders shook. A rough hand landed on his shoulder and a voice swore athim. He jerked himself up, and remembered the other, Dave flew around the room trying this and the other thing to bring the girl back to life. But who was the man? Who was he, that might strike him, as he did, and curse him? Whose angry, dis- gusted, impatient gaze followed his every move? A voice called him. He hurried to the cot where the girl lay. “David,” she called. Her face had lost its painful look, and had taken on one of longing. “David, why did you go down with the ship?” The man in the corner swore and swore again when the girl continued. “Of course, there’s Tom, but he’s like a moth when you want a butterfly, David. Must you go? Oh, David! why did you go down with the ship?” She paused, “I rather feel as though we weren’t to be parted much longer, David, as though I should join you soon, in the good lands.” She seemed to breathe more easily, but the man in the corner was breathing fiercely. His eyes grew narrow with cun- ning and hatred, for he saw that David had not gone down with the ship. The girl awoke, and David slipped away. The man in the corner called him back, for invalids made him w ary. A light seemed to dawn upon her face. Slowly she realized that she had met David, not in the good lands, but in the Bad Lands of Montana. In the morning the wind had ceased, the wolves had left their prowling, and the sun shown on the newly fallen snow. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Everything seemed serenely peaceful and quiet. But within the cabin a storm raged, such as the little adobe hut had never be- fore experienced. The man in the corner was thundering his leave from her who would have been his bride, and hurling his curses upon him who had won her. The door opened, and out of it dashed a thwarted man. He had been so near to winning a fortune with a wife thrown in for luck. He saddled a horse, dug his spurs into its sides, and sped away. And in the evenings, when the work was done, they would sit down in front of the fire, and Dave would take out his mouth organ and play a tune. Sometimes it would be “Annie Laurie,” or perhaps “Jaunita,” maychance it would be a snatch from Chopin, or mocking to the weirdness of the night, “Il Trova- tore.” But most often it was “Home, Sweet Home.” V. Olson, ’20. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL A Letter from the Sonoma Coast Dear Synette: Last night we took the trip that we had planned for so long atime. Cousin Darrell said he knew of a dandy strip of sandy beach not far up the coast, where we could spend the night in comfort, and be on hand to get up at 4:30, at which time the tide was at lowest ebb and the elusive abalone easiest to cap- ture. We started, rolls of blankets on our backs and boxes and bundles of food in our arms. We went up trails, down trails, under fences and over them. At last, after passig through a pasture full of cows, we came to our “sandy beach.” Really, Synette, I never saw such huge boulders in my life. Burris and mother managed to scrape away enough of the rocks to make a rather decent bed, and the rest of the party found places somewhere, but Beryl and I decided to stay up all night rather than sleep upon such rocks of torture. After piling enough driftwood upon our fires, we sat on a log and looked out over the dark, restless ocean. Every wave came nearer and nearer, stretching out its foamy fingers as if to catch us. But before long the tide turned, and dark moss-covered rocks now stood out plainly visible in the pale light. The moon, which had been shining so gloriously, was now completely hidden by a thick veil of fog, which, rising from the ocean, swept quickly over the land. About three o’clock came the dark hour before dawn. The silence was intense and Beryl and I could only speak in hushed whispers, as we sat huddled close to our dying fire. At four o’clock came the dawn, and everything looked as it must have looked at creation. Cliffs and rocks stood sil- houetted against the pale misty sky. Cousin Darell and the boys awoke at four-thirty and started out over those slimy, mossy, rocks, and then reached THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL down amidst dark swirling masses of sea-weed, feeling care- fully for the hard shells of the abalone. Beryl and I walked up and down the shore, gathering up sea-urchins and starfish left stranded by the receeding tide. At six o’clock I was too tired to stay awake any longer, so I dropped down on a pile of blankets and was soon asleep. A loud blast on a kelp horn awakened me, and I rose and joined the others in a hearty breakfast beside a driftwood fire. I cannot write any more tonight for I must try to make up some of the sleep I lost. I bid you a pleasant good-night. Your cousin, Beverly. Ethel Graham, °21. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL A Bunch of Flowers ‘cist the South E WOULD not have been considered good-look- ing, even among those of his own race, but he never gave a thought to that. His name was Tom, and he was black—black as the ace of spades, but his soul was as white as the soul of a= «© Sone offs the immaculately tailored white folks who condescendingly tipped him during the day. Tom was a porter on a train running between two large Eastern cities. ' Although he was at the age when most boys are attending school because they have to, and loafing when they don’t have to, Tom was working ten hours a day, and sometimes over- time, and then studying two hours at home every night. He was an orphan, his mother having died two years before. Since it had taken all the money she had saved from taking in wash- ing to give her a decent burial, Tom had quit school and gone to work. His mother had been everything to him that a mother “an be—and that is saying a great deal. She had had some ed- ucation, but realizing that she could teach her son very little, she had instilled into his mind a desire to get a higher educa- tion and a determination never to become discouraged, no mat- ter what obstacles confronted him. When she died, it seemed to Tom that he had lost everything in the world that he cared for, but he remembered her teachings and decided to get work and not give up. He lived a lonely existence, but he appeared never to mind, for he was always a whistling, merry boy with an ear-to-ear grin for everyone. He was very popular with the passengers, for his good manners and attention to business were above those of the average porter. On this morning in May, though, Tom was not himself. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL For several days he had heen going about with a troubled, thoughtful expression on his usually genial face, and everyone wondered what could be worrying him. To Tom the trouble was a serious one. His mother had been reared in the South, but had come North after her marriage, bringing with her the love of everything connected with the South. She had a great passion for flowers, and she especially loved a certain flower which grows on a small bush all through the South, and is a general favorite there. Tom had always bought a large bunch of these flowers from a certain florist in his city, and placed them on her grave each Memorial Day. But the florist had closed up his business, and there was no one else who could get these flowers without sending a special order for them, and that would cost more than Tom could possibly pay—and the next day was Memorial Day. He had been obliged to give up the idea of getting the flowers this year, but he felt that he had been false to her memory, and the thought worried him. As he helped the passengers off the train, he noticed an old lady who was having trouble getting her baggage collected from her stateroom. As he went to help her, she thanked him in the slow drawl of the southern gentlewoman, accompanying her words with a sweet smile. As she got off the train she said, in a friendly way, “I left a bunch of flowers in my stateroom, a bunch I brought from home. Since you are from the South, I thought you might like them.” He thanked her, but in the confusion paid little attention. But as he came back into the car, he was wondering from what part of the South the little old lady had come, and then sud- denly he remembered—her flowers were fram the South! With a bound he ran to find them. They were wrapped in brown paper, and when he tore it off, he gave one whoop of joy. Then, thankfulness, for they were Her flowers, the flowers She loved, and which he had been unable to buy. The rest of the day peopled wondered again at the second THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL change in Tom, for the sweet smile that hovered on his lips transfigured his face and he seemed to be absorbed in his own happy thoughts. He was thinking how pleased his own dear Mother must be with her bunch of flowers from the South. Aleta Lynn. A Student’s Creed I believe it is the duty of each student To himself, to his country, and to all humanity; To have a high goal; To have an interest in what he does; To be truthful; To do his work cheerfully and willingly; To respect the teachers; To use his time well; To have a tough and hard will; To have self-mastery; To have hope. Lillian Peterson. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL The Coming of Night The darkness comes on rapidly; it seems to drop softly, swiftly and very eagerly, to bring refreshment to, the exhausted day. A breeze sails in with a coolness that pricks and a damp- ness that clings like a soft garment, fragrant) ‘with the freshness of green things growing, cloyed with the oppressive sweetness of blue violets. Down by the river the crickets and frogs join in the evening chants, the water ripples and laps against the shores, and there begins that chorus of sound that so curiously produces the musical silence and stillness of the night. ; —Mildred Russel. Moonlit Beach The moon, which had just risen, sent its silvery light over the entire universe. It touched the distant hills, sharply out- lined against the deep blue summer sky. A tall black palm was silhouetted directly in the center of the moon, while her sister palms notched the heavens with clear-cut beauty. A long stream of silver seemed to flow across the waves which rippled softly on the golden sand. The trees, which covered the land as far as the shining strand, were black, and loomed up tall and dense. There was no sound save the swish and ripple of the water, and the distant hoot of an owl. Suddenly and silently a dark canoe darted across the little inlet, and paused at the golden beach. A'man, standing in the prow of the little craft, called in a deep voice, “Hello there!” and ere the echoes had died away a woman came running down the strand, and sprang with great agility into the boat. Im- mediately the canoe pushed away from the shore, and, with a soft splash of the paddle, vanished in the night as silently as it had come. There was no sound save the swish and ripple of the water, and the distant hoot of an owl. Ellen Holm. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL POL To OOn NER The Study Hall The study hall of this High School is made To be a place where those inclined may try To study hard. But those not wanting aid To learning try to trace the errant fly Along his devious paths from aisle to aisle, Or up and down and sunlit window pane, Or cast a wad the teacher’s nerve to rile, Or else they make a date with some fair dame Or stamp their feet and mark out time. Old room, how many types of human beings thou Hast held. But now deserted like a tomb Are left the empty seats, the books, as now The day’s drawn to a close. To thee some time T may return, my days of youth to dine. —Sidney Drysdale, °20. The Blossom Fairies Beneath the apple tree which shed Its snow-white blossoms on my head, I reign supreme o’er Fairy-land. I am queen of that Spring band! The turquoise skies my hangings are; No spot my em’rald ring doth mar. I sit here in my flow’ry bow’r. The flaunting blooms my banners are. Each one as bright as any star! —Ellen Holm. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL At the Seaside Above the waves where circling sea-gulls fly, A blossoming field breathes perfume to the sky; And there I dream beneath wild lilac’s shade, And watch white clouds into the distance fade. Till far at sea a curl of smoke floats high; And then I see a ship come sailing by, With cargo bound for some far distant land. Breathless I climb the hill and wave my hand, And wonder if perhaps someone at sea Glimpses that flash of white beneath the tree. Sometimes I love to roam upon the sand And gather pink sea-shells from off the strand. And there amongst the craggy rocks and nooks I find in tiny pools and salty brooks, Small scuttling crabs and blue anemones Which cling to rocks when washed o’er by the sea. For sometimes when the waves go rolling high. They fling their scattered spray up to the sky. Then when the sun is setting in the west, I turn my gladsome steps toward home and rest. —Elizabeth Thompson. Spring ’Neath leafy bowers, by crystal springs. O’er soft green hills where the skylark sings, I wander far this bright spring day. The air is warm, my heart is gay; And round about me in the grass I see the wild flowers as I pass. Lo! I catch the gleam of a bluebird’s wing, Hear his light-trilled notes, and I know ’tis Spring! —Elizabeth Thompson. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Sonnet to S. R. H. S. Let’s give a cheer for Santa Rosa High, The school in California’s vales we love the best, Whose halls resound with cheer and happy zest. May her flag forever streaming fly! Her deeds of fame and glory shall not die. Her students brave respond to every test, Put Santa Rosa far above the rest. Excel us they cannot, just let them try. Now that our books of glory all are full, Bring not disgrace upon our dear old school, But keep the standards high as in the past. Now faithful and together Iet us pull. May those who ceme hold fast to this good rule, Play clean, and make our deeds of glory last. —Hugh A. Haskell. To California Oh California, fairest state of gold, On western shore, the portal of the day. Your woods with many a laughing waterway; Your valleys, azure lakes, and mountains bold Lured far the rugged pioneers of old. Who strained and struggled o’er their weary way To raise log shelters and to plant their hay Before the winter’s drifted snows so cold. And now your trees and many a harvest field Supply your sister states their golden yield. Your homes are happy, blest is every son; Large are your cities, fairer there is none. To honor you our joyous songs we raise Oh, golden state, accept our reverent praise. —M. Moyle. THE ECHO OF. THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL To a Friend To you whom I know And never doubt, To you who within are the same As without, To you, knowing my cares, Make them yours; I write. You who are with me When I’m away, You who remain on The rainy day, You who will stand by tho’ The end be dark, My friend! ACM: 3. '20: Sonnet on Study Our weary schooldays ever cause us woe An endless round of work, test after test, And they I can assure you are no jest, When you find out you do not even know The answers for it seems t’were months ago You learned them well and thought you knew the best, And what you write down now is merely guessed. And then you get your mark so very low, You feel that it is past all hope to try, And say you think that you will merely quit, When father comes along and says “not yet.” Then you give forth a long and weary sigh, To think that every day you'll have to sit In school, and strive the lofty E to get. —Ethel Graham, ,’21. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL The Joys of School Of seven days, some bad, some bright, The very best is Friday night. And two whole days of fun and play. From all my books I then take leave Until that dreary Sunday eve. Which comes, as always with its gloom, And then I feel like one whose doom Does hang not far above his head, And with this feeling go to bed. I rise again before ’tis dawn. But I have hardly time to yawn, For time and trains never wait For those who always will be late. And after riding very far In an ancient railroad car, I then must hurry like a fool To that old building called the school, And there decide in Study Hall, School’s not so dreary after all. —Raymond Clar. Senior Poem We are through our four long years of High School, And the scenes we love so well, And the mystic chasm of knowledge Which we've vainly sought to spell. We have won all kinds of victories With the ball and on the track, Still we’ve worked for dear old Santa Rosa Hi, Neath the Orange and the Black. —Adelaide M. Drummond. ne UnEE NNER SIEIIEERIER EERE etsieetenenennee aaa THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL To a Re-Instatement Slip Oh, most sought for, prize, prize! An “Open Sesame” to doors And teachers’ hearts. Often made younger, By scholarly design And disguise; Little yellow slip, Reinstatement! Who is It? She is a blond And wears pearl ear rings, And Paggliacci collars. She is dressed in a brown Perfect-fitting suit. One may see but a flash, First, of a blue bow tie; Then of the row of buttons Bordering each side Of the split In the rear of her coat; And just as the flash Of the buckles On her colonial pumps Dims in the murky darkness, Of our mysterious hasement— The hunted say, “Holy Smoke! —————” THE: ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Night The tinkling of the cowbell, As the farmer’s boy Brings home the cows, Can be heard in the distance; The house-wife’s merry hum, As she prepares the evening meal; The chirp of the quail, Homing to its nest. Slowly the great red disk Sinks below the rim; Low-hanging shadows steathily Creep over the sky. Here and there one may see The tiny glimmer of a light. Except for the faint music Of a far off accordion, Or the startling hoot Of a nearby owl; All is hused. All is hushed. —A. M. T. ’20. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Class Roll Faye B. Aikin Ernest Appleton Allen Roy T. Andersen Sylvia Edith Alexander Anna K. Beutel Melvin Fraser Brooks Olivia S. Burtchaell Mildred S. Button Elizabeth M. Bolton Ruth Winifred Comstock Thelma Bernice Coffey Marguerite Caroline, Chapman Josephine Frances Cummings William Reynolds Dunbar Mildred Danielson George Sidney Drysdale Mollie O. Duckhorn Harriet S. Gutermute Daisy Adelle Graham Estella Hudson Jewell Parkinson Hodgson Helen G. Hamilton Frances Helen Jordan Evelyn May Johnson Mary Elizabeth Knepper Marguerite Louise Kratzer Elizabeth Letold Eugene A. Lockton Gertrude Agnes Lindsay Mabel L. McCanse Joel Edward Mallory Russell Staples Merritt Maud May Moyle Mae Marshall Alice Karoline Madsen Josephine Patrece MacCarthy Elaine Marian Nielsen Earle R. Olson Mary Julia Oakes Vivian K. Olson Enid Ila Olsen Marylee Patton John C, Stump D. Bruce Seymour Helen Catherine Stroven William John Schmidt Elizabeth Catherine Starkey Frederick Funston Sheppard Drusilla Talbot Alexander M. Trachman Louise E. von Alvensleben Dorothy Vaughan Jack Veach Frieda H, Walker Isabell Wilson De Ette Winter William F. Wright Marjorie I. Walker OFFICERS PTeSiG ent 22 o eeeto testes eters weceeeeeeeeee----- William Wright Vice-President........ BP A tee Beebe Oan ES Julian Wells Secretary.....- 3 ee Catherine Starkey SERCASUBCTe = 222. eee ee eM ALVLCem Autor REPRESENTATIVES Mildred Button Esmond Monroe Jack Veach Margaret Chapman Motlo “Plodding Wins the Race” Colors Lavender and White. -FREDSHEPPARD AJORIE WALKER GERTRUDE JINDSAY DEETTE WINTERS JACK VEACH ELAINE NIELSEN MARGUERITE CHAPMAN Ma HAL) ERNEST ALLEN JOHN STUMP LOUISE VONALVENSLEBEN MARY KNEPPE BRUCE SEYMOUR EVEYLN JOHNSON THELMA COFFEY DRUSCILLA TALBOT ANNE BEUTEL MARYLEE PATTON DAISY GRAHAM FRIEDA WALKER i i f i ; JOSEPHINEQMMINGS FAYE AIKIN HELEN STROVEN FEE MELVIN BROOKS FRANCES JORDAN JULIA OAKES MILDRED DANIELSON EUGENE LOCKTON © SYLVIA ALEXANDER | THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Senior Class History The good ship, “The Class of ’20,” was one of the fleet bound for the “Island of the Sheepskin,” and due to arrive there in June 1920, set sail in the Fall of 1916, with a crew of over seventy lusty tars. By the will of the good Ship’s Company, Margaret Stump piloted our craft through the storms of the first part of the Freshman year. As a welcome to the new ship the fleet royally entertained us the’ second week of the cruise. Captain Bill Wright directed our voyage the latter part of the year, and we entered into various athletic contests with the rest of the fleet, but owing to the inexperience of our sailors we won but little fame. The second part of our cruise was under the command of Captains Button and Graham. This part of the voyage meant hard work for the crew, but much experience was gained. Their strenuous labors were rewarded at the end of the year by a weenie roast held on a desert island. (Otherwise on the banks of the Russian River, near Windsor.) The command of the ship the third year was taken by Cap- tains Neilsen and Hodgson. The smooth sailing of our craft was disturbed at this time by the influenza epidemic, but in spite of this, much was accomplished. We chose our official insignia (class pins) and also won the fleet tennis championship. The first part of the fourth year of our journey, Melvin srooks became chief helmsman, and under his direction we were the first to attain one hundred per cent in the Student Body Membership Campaign. The last part of our cruisé was captained by Bill Wright, who proved himself an able commander. Some _ notables aboard ship were: Joel Mallory, Student Body president, ten- nis, basketball and track star; Julian Wells, good football and track man; John Lucas, noted for his football, basketball, track and baseball record; Daisy Grahom, successful editor of the THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA_ HIGH SCHOOL 1920 Echo, and Ernest Allen, Al Lucas and Bruce Selmore, other athletic stars . And now the lights of the harbor can be dimly seen shining far out over the water. Aboard ship there is much confusion and excitement in the preparation for the disembarking. Soon the Sheepskin will be the prized possession of ever sailor. The crew will then scatter to the four-corners of the globe. The cruise has been such a pleasant one that many of the crew plan to re-embark immediately on other far journeys in quest of learning. But wherever we go, one of our fondest memories will be the dear old ship, “The Class of °20.” Mildred S. Button. Memories One day, nearly four years ago, I came to High School as a Freshman. My brother came with me, but immediately de- serted me to go and talk with a large, puffy-looking individual, who IJ later learned was the “fat-boy” of the school. Left to my fate I cautiously crept into the basement-—only to be run out by an angry mob of girls. Never again did I enter that door, and I never shall! My next trial was more success- ful—-I mean as far as finding the right basement was concerned. I timidly approached another small boy and asked him where to hang my nice new felt hat. As he directed me to a series of hooks, a group of larger boys, whom I soon learned to respect, yet hate and fear, appeared and one of them shouted, “Hail Sophomores! Two Freshmen!” A squeal, a rush, and then the crowd slowly drifted toward the locker-room back of the hand- THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL ball court. After a mock trial we were found guilty of being Freshmen, and so the showers were turned on, one of the “Sophs” sticking his hand in the stream of water to test its temperature. He said it wasn’t cold enough, but I touched it also, and would have sworn that they could have made it warmer by putting ice in it. My class-mate was convicted first, so was the first to be put under. After he had almost drowned, they took me by the shoulders and marched me toward the water-fall. Then the cry, “Monty! Monty!” was shrieked out, and they put my coat and pants back on and let me go without getting any water on me at all. They got me the next day, how- ever, and I wasn’t so lucky. As I was going upstairs a boy with a large block S on his sweater stopped me and asked me where I was going. I said to see the schoolmaster. He told me to go to a room near the front of the hall and ask for “Monty.” I did, and a short man with funny hair stared at me till I blushed. Then he said, “Where did you come from?” I answered, “The basement.” He couldn’t help but laugh, so I felt better. I left the office and went into what they called the study hall. A teacher told me to sit in row 8, seat 6. And after I sat down a Sophomore came along and said, “You're in my seat—please move!” I didn’t say anything, and he helped me get up by grabbing my collar. I finally got settled in another seat—row 4, seat 10, and spent the rest of the period there. Soon after I was seated a terrible noise, which sounded like a cat in dire distress, issued from the throat of an upper- classman, who sat across the aisle from me. The study-hall teacher immediately sprinted down from her platform, and in about three and a half seconds was standing by my desk, looking down into my blushing countenance with a face so stern that my heart sank. For a time I thought there would be a small-sized funeral held at my house, but she only said, “Re- IN THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Dane ne SE OS port to the office, please!” I did, and after I had told Mr. Monty what was wrong, he told me to go back with him and point out the boy who had caused the disturbance. Then that boy gave me an awful look and went out with the: principal. After school that night he caught me and gave me a black eye. Next period I went to woodwork. I was sent into the tool room by one of the boys after a left-handed screw-driver. I couldn’t find any, so he sent me to the woodwork teacher. When Mr. Blosser heard what I was after, he told me that I was just a little bit too green. I didn’t understand, and when I asked another boy what he meant, he just laughed in my face. A little later one of the boys told me to get him a hack-saw, but I was too wise for him. I knew that there wasn’t any such article. After I had been in woodwork for a few days Mr. Blosser asked me what I was making; then before I could answer, he asked me if it was a wood-box. And I was making a book-case! The next day in assembly a fellow got up in front and waved his arms around and said, “Come on fellows, get into this! The Siren!” Such a racket! I could hardly hear myself think for about ten minutes afterwards. That wasn’t the only time they tried to break my ears, either, but they hollered, “Give um the axe, the axe, the axe,” and “Ratity tratz, de tratz, de tratz, Kick um a wow, Kick um a wow!” and some others that sounded just as bad. That afternoon in study hall I became interested in watch- ing the clock. It was the funniest thing. For a whole minute it would stand still, and then it would click and jump for seven times, and then just as it was about time for it to jump again, some one tapped me on the shoulder, and with a start I beheld the teacher standing by my desk. She said to stay after school and get a card, so after school was out I went into the study-hall and started to read a book. Pretty soon everybody got up and THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL left, but as I hadn’t got a card yet, I stayed on. It got pretty lonely there all alone, and pretty soon it commenced to get dark. [heard a door slam up on the next floor, then heavy foot- steps came down the stairs. Yes, and I could hear something jingling, too. The steps went around to several doors which I heard close. Then the big front doors of the study-hall were closed from without, and the steps went away again. It was almost dark now, and I didn’t know what to do. After awhile I heard the outside door of the building go shut, and ther realized that I was alone. I was afraid to move around much, but it was just as fearful to stay still, so I cau- tiously crept out into the hallway and stood listening. Some one was apparently opening a window in the room known now as the “Echo Office.” I crept over to the door and slowly opened it. A man or boy was just climbing in from the fire- escape. I gave a squeal and he jumped back out and ran away as fast as he could. But he had shown me a way to get out, and I trotted home just in time to answer the roll-call for the diner table. Other things that happened in my Freshman year would lake up too much time to tell. For instance, one day at the tennis courts I watched them play for a long time. They couldn't play well at all. I borrowed a raquet and knocked the ball over the fence the first time I tried, and none of them had been able to do that, although they had tried awfully hard. Then in baseball I was appointed pitcher. I hit the bat every time, and none of the others could. I guess they got jealous, because they put me out in the field after the first inning. When I got up to bat I fooled the pitcher by missing the ball every time. Another time that I showed my unusual brilliancy was when the boys told me to pull a rope in the hall, and I did. A bell rang and everyone ran out in the yard. But that was long ago. I am a dignified Senior now, and nee THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL only smile wisely when some one says: A Freshman knows not, and knows that he knows not; A Sophomore knows not, and knows not that he knows not; A Junior knows, and knows not that he knows; A Senior knows, and knows that he knows. Joel Mallory, ’20. “The Tempest” or Senior Play The Senior Class ,decided to give “The Tempest” as the Senior Play this year, after much discussion and enthusiastic boosting by some members for a modern play. The Shape- spearian play was chosen because it is naturally adapted to an outside setting, while most modern plays are written for inside scenes. The play will be on the Annex lawn, following the graduating exercises. The story of “The Tempest” is as follows: Prospero, Duke of Milan, who was high in the study of magic, was supplanted by his brother Antonio, who had won King Alonso’s favor. The rightful duke was turned adrift in an old boat with his small daughter, Miranda. They managed to reach a desert island. By use of his magic Prospero set Ariel, a spirit shut up in a tree by an old! witch, Sycorax, free; and Arnel performed whatever services Prospero asked. He also made Caliban, son of Sycorax, his slave. When Miranda was growing into a beautiful young lady, it chanced that the King of Naples, Alonso; his son, Ferdinand; the usurping Duke of Milan, Antonio; Gonzalo, a lord who had treated Prospero kindly; and other lords of Naples were pass- ing the desert isle in a ship. Prospero learned of this by his magic, and used his power to shipwreck the party, separating Ferdinand from the rest. Attracted by Ariel’s songs (Ariel be- ing invisible to all but Prospero) Ferdinand met Prospero and Miranda and immediately fell in love with the girl. This pleas- nl THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL ed Prospero, who hoped to become reconciled to the king, if Ferdinand would marry Miranda. He acted rather harshly to- ward Ferdinand, so that it would not seem too easy for him to win Miranda’s hand. He made the young prince work hard, though the presence of Miranda made his work pleasanter. Alonzo and Gonzalo were nearly murdered by Sebastian, brother to the king, and Antonio, while sleeping. Prospero awakened them by his art and saved their lives. He also pre- vented Caliban and two of the king’s party from carrying out a plot to gain control of the island by murdering him. Jn the end Prospero consented to the marriage of his daughter to Ferdinand; restored Ferdinand to his father; received pardon from the king and was restored! to position of Duke of Milan. He abandoned his practice of magic and returned to Naples to celebrate the marriage of his daughter to the king’s son. CAST OF CHARACTERS Alonso, King of Naples..........----------------------1----000-+ William Wright Sebastian, his brother Alexander Trachman Prospero, the right Duke of Milan William Schmidt Antonio, his brother, the usurping Duke of Milan....John Stump Ferdinand, son to the King of Naples...........-..-.-....----. Joel Mallory Miranda, daughter to Prospero Marylee Patton Gonzalo, an honest old Counselor Sidney Drysdale Adrian, Lord Esmond Monroe Francisco, Lord Earl Oleson Caliban, a savage and deformed slave. _.---Fugene Lockton Trinculo, a Jester Melvin Brooks Stephano, a drunken butler “rnest Allen BB Gie Cy UNE eae 2a eee orc ese weer cewncaneh ide cantacpnacacvppesa Russell Merritt Ariel, an airy spirit Julia Oakes (Ee OE RS Ce nn cee rite'= C tens DIES Tr arena AT OSTSASERT TNE THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Class Will We, the small but mighty class of 1920, about to leave be- hind the days of our youth, and step forth with owr great knowl- edge to the places prepared for ws in this spacious world, wishing to leave behind our traits most familiar, do hereby make our last will and testament to those who follow in cur footsteps. They will be distributed as we think best among the remaining students of the Santa Rosa High School in the following manner: I, Josephine Cummings, do bequeath my slick manner in vamping the opposite sex tu Virginia Pomeroy; my slight figure I leave to Elizabeth Pressley, realizing she needs it. I, Ruth Constock, prepared to step into the great beyond, do leave to Dorothy Seawell my knowledge in French; my part of the Ford roadster I leave to my little sister. I, Mildred Danielson, in accordance with a former agree- ment, leave my dimples to Olivia Burtchaell, that she may use g Ernie Allen. I, Mary Knepper, bequeath, with due regret, my old bicycle to Vivian Kidd, that it will enable her to get to school in time to them in recaptivatin Get a card for Miss O'Meara. T, Marguerite Kratzer, with great sorrow, leave my operatic voice and unaffected manner to Mildred Harris, for I know she will appreciate them. My artistic way of combing my hair I leave to the Barnes sisters, as we all realize that some time they will have to arrange their bonny lecks on high. I, Gertrude Lindsay, leave my height to Hazel Elgan, so that it will enable her to be seen better. My rosy cheeks I leave to Dorothy Battey. T, Bruce Seymour, leave my fighting ability to Vinton Deter; and my interest in a certain young lady to anyone who wishes to call on her. SS SSS THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL ee ae es I, the greatest’ poet S. R. H. 8. has ever produced, Alexander Trachman, bestow my literary ability to George Leppo. Aly ice creanv business I leave to John Parmeter. I, Molly Duckhorn, leave my spectacles to Mr. Steele; my vocal talents I leave to Miss O'Connor. As Old Father Time is constantly at work, I, Thelma Coffey, leave my interest in the boys to Catherine Pressley; and my ability as a student I leave to Harold Stump. I, Catherine Starkey, do sadly leave my beloved military cape to Bella Fiske. My old maid traits I will keep for future use. I, Drusilla Talbot, the original speed queen of S. R. H. S., leave my art of getting “pinched” to Mervyn Fenton. My danger- ous eyes I leave to. Laucile Dunn. I, Dorothy Vaughan, the would-be-heart-breaker, leave this skillful art to Margaret Hahmann. My summer clothes I wish to keep for next winter. I, Annie Beutel, leave my old white horse to Esther Wright so she and Woodburn Stocker can spend Sunday afternoons joy riding. I, Eugene Lockton, bequeath with deepest resret, my old worn- out razor to Mr. Kent. My husky appearance I leave to Mr. Decker. I, Mable MeCanse, the supcr-woman suffragette, leave these qualities to Vesta Bledsoe. My interest in school will undoubtedly be carricd on hy my little sister. Js I realize this institution cannot be the same when I am gone, I, Marjorie Walker, beg and beseech Helen Mallory to con- tinue my Sreat work. I, Elaine Neilson, bequeath to my little sister, “Nonie,” my reserved manner and popularity with the boys. At my departure, I, Beth Letold, wish to leave to Helen Wells my petite figure. My interest in “crap” games I leave to Johnny Lueas. I, Marguerite Chapman, leave Wary Tate the two things least THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL important in my young life—automobiles and boys. I, Frances Jordan, with deepest regret, do leave my oriental locks to the 15e Cent Store to assist them in the making of hair- nets. I, Helen Hamilton, leave my glasses to Adelaide Drummond to assist her in her studies; my exclusive style I leave to the faculty. I, Maude Moyle, leave my knowledge in all subjects to Vivian Kidd; and Esther Wright, to distribute equally between them. I, Harriet Gutermute, leave the old path I have made be- tween 8S. R. H. S. and Burke’s Sanitariwm to Herbert Work. Owing to the scarcity of eligigle gentlemen in this school, I, Frieda Walker, fondly hut sorrowfully, leave my interest in Bur- nett Dibble to anyone who will be as faithful as I have been. My beautiful blue sweater I leave to Minnie. Silver. IT, DeEtte Winter, do bequeath my love for Latin to Verret Webher in return for having used her “pony” for two years. My affections for Esmond Monroe, I leave to his future wife. This being ny last will and testament, I, Dolly Hudson, do leave my pug nose to Nick Demeo. My Irene Castle dances I leave to Miss Brew. I, Russel Merritt, as I approach the great divide, do linger o'er these last words. My habit of drinking Bevo T leave to Don Kidd; my rusty tresses I leave to Frank Feliz. T, Vivian Olsen, feeling that the end is near, do bequeath my boisterious manner and excitable temperament to Virginia Hardenbrook to aid her in getting some attention at the games. T, Enid Olson, hereby leave my extra 150 credits and latest styles to Letha Fulton, for she has need of both. I, Helen Stroven, the master musician of the school, leave nvy efforts to Mary Bonar. My dainty stride T leave to Marcia MeDonald. As the end is drawing near, I, Isabel Wilson, do sadly be- queath my E’s in English to Babe Gemetti, so that he will ba en- LLL LLL LLL LC eS THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL abled to get through “high” in six more years. My neat way of dressing I leave to Thyra Morrill, hoping she will make good use of it. I, Roy Anderson, knowing death approaches, leave my foxy and endearing habits to Kenneth La Point, to enable him to retain his interest in Pauline Haines. I, Ernest Allen, with due regret, leave my great interest in myself to any one who will accept it; my ability as a writer, I leave to Miss Fisher, as I know tt will do her no good. My efforts in tennis I leave to Bill Cowan, as I realize he needs all he can Set. T, Evelyn Johnson, tlo hereby bequeath my peaches and cream complexion to Helen Beridinger, hoping it will not cost her as much as tt has me. Realizing the end is near, 1, Daisy Graham, in sound mental condition, pass to my competitor, Edith McGuire, my musical talents. Wy editorial ability I shower on Olive Hall, because she shows great talent along those lines. T, Joel Mallory, do leave my red sweater and “cords” to Elmer Near to eut' down the H. C. L. My interest in Marguerite Chap- man I leave to Clif Morrill. I, John Stump, about to leave this school of learning, leave my manly figure to Earl Kuykendall, and my extra credits to Don Kidd. T, Earl Olson, leave my great gymnastic ability to Gardum Pomeroy. My Slorious head of hair [ leave to Mrs. Yost to relieve her of her trowbles. I, William Schmidt, in the last great consideration of ny fellow students, leave my old blue sweater to Roswald Penry, hoping he will be as attached to it as I have been. My interest in the wild women I leave to Frank Grace. I, Jewell Hodgson, bequeath to Dorothy Anderson my ability for starting fads. Prepared to leave my old friends, I, Mildred Button, leave THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL my reserved manner to Stella Barnes. My rippled sweater I leave to George Luttrell. I, Marylee Patton, better known as “Pat,” leave my hard- earned extra credits to Francell Tyler, hoping they will help her more than they did me. My seat, 21, row 8, in the study hall, I leave to Teddy Liefrinck. I, Faye dikin, the only “knock-out” in this institution, leave this difficult position to my nearest competitor, Kathryne Hughes. My Parisian gowns I leave, to Pauline Haines. I, Billy Wright, the only intelligent student in this insti- tution, bequeath my old clothes, including my faithful “cords” and read sweater, to Percy Archibauld Alexanderson, since we all know he isn’t particular hou he looks. I, Alice Madsen, leave my blondy locks to our esteemed his- tory “prof,” John G, Howes, so it will strengthen his pursuit with this institwtion’s little cooking instructor. My old shorthand manual I leave to Amadeo Demeo. I, Josephine Mulligan MacCarthy, leave my congenial man- ner to Madline Alexanderson, in order that she may increase her popularity. I, Mae Marshall, do bequeath my dearly-loved Buster Brown collars to Josephine Speer, hoping she will make wse of them. My interest in the Business College I leave to Ethel Graham. I, Elizabeth Bolton, the “Campus Queen,” leave my enviable position to Lucile Krack. My velvet bands for my hair, IT leave to Miss Turner to add to her collection. I Sidney Drysdale, the competitor of Mr. Borst, leave my Sreat ease in delivering speeches in the study hall to Joseph Anthony Dearing. My interest in school welfare I leave to Mervyn Finley. My knowledge of “trig” I leave to Gus Karnes. I, Julia Oakes, alias Ariel, leave my interest in Edward Peterson to Helen Truitt, as I know it will please her greatly. My talents as an actress I leave to Mildred Russel. I, Erwin Bosworth, leave my art of queening the girls to arene erent eer ee | THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Aicdiicilnacoaregipemiaersinnnlatebebanpusisidingilsaclistes cscdaid uabiasciodashotinaneigciceduaneaiire se Cree il “Perthy” Alexanderson, so that he may obtain perfection. My gray sweater I leave to Richard Carey to wse as an overcoat. I, Melvin Brooks, leave my cheery disposition to Miss Hol- chester on behalf of the coming generations. My vocal talents I leave to the yell leader. I, Sylvia Alexander, about to depart, leave my ability in shorthand to Charlotte Silver. My purple and green smock I leave to Vivian Kidd, to add to her 57 home-made varieties. To the Freshman Class we leave owr good example. To the Jolly Sophomores we leave our social activities and our Sood times in this old “High.” To the Juniors, with deep regret, we leave our old “Echo” office and our back seats in the Study hall. Last, but not least, we leave to the Faculty of this Santa Rosa High School our general “jazziness.” IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our seal, this twenty-fourth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty. The foregoing instrument, at the date hereof by the said class, signed and sealed and published as, and declared to be “their last Will and Testament,’' in the presence of ws, who, at their request and in their presence and the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. JEWEL HODGSON JULIA OAKES EVELYN JOHNSON MELVIN BROOKS SEAL THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Class Prophecy ENCYCLOPAEDIA BOOBAMICA AIKIN FAYE—charming daughter of the Nile. Entertainer of the King’s pet monkey, Presented by the King, with a platinum tooth pick encrusted with diamonds for her faithful vices. ALLEN, ERNE ST—chef at Cam- pi’s Restaurant from 1925 to 1930. Board of Health statistics show that there were more dyspeptics in Santa Rosa during those five years than in any other time in its history. ALEXANDER, SYLVIA—cobbler. In 1923 went into partnership with Mr. Freideck at the corner of Fourth and D Streets. She mended broken shoe-strings and sewed on buttons while the senior members of the firm did half the soleing. ANDERSON, -RO Y-— architect. Drew the plans for the magnificent concrete and marble dog pound on Third and Main Streets, Santa Rosa. Best remembered for his kindness in constructing props to hold up the high school building in 1975. BOLTON, ELIZABETH — great- est vampire since time of Cleopatra. Possessed a knitted sweater for every day in the year and also one hundred tamed garter snakes. BROOKS, SENATOR—American statesman. Took affirmative side in the famous Brooks-Seymour debates —‘‘Resolved that the Senate should be served punch at recess.” Impeached in 1950 for excessive use of tongue. Now a stove blacker at Titus and McKinney, Jr. ser- BURTCHAELL, OLIVIA — nat- uralist, commingly called the “Cat Lady.” The study of cats and their habits was her life work. Not only could she imitate the cry of a lost kitt en, but her imitation of a cat fight was so realistic that it attracted all he cats for blocks around. BUTTON, MILDRED—aeronaut who, since her graduation from Santa Rosa High School in 1920, has given her time to the improvement of an ingenious parachute. She claims that this device is a household necessity, because it can be used as a bath tub, clothes line, soup ladle or valise. Miss Button made a trip between Graton and Forestville in ten and a half hours, thus breaking her own record of ten thirty-one. CHAPMAN, MARGUERITE— Lady of leisure, direct descendant of the commuters who came across o n the “Sausalito.” Her grandmother was the Madame Huckleberry of Eureka. COFFEY, THELMA, M. J. B.— Physician, whose scientific researches did much to banish the old supersti- tion that flies were harmful. Found- er of the Blue Bottle Hospital for Sick Flies in 1930. Is now devoting the rest of her life to the raising of throughbred insects at “Tanglefoot Rancho.” Friedrich Wilhelm, her trained house fly, was awarded the blue ribbon at the Peach Flat Fly Show. CUMMINGS, JOSEPHINE — the Santa Rosa police department 1930- 1935, made three arrests during that period, of which two were cases of mistaken identity. Fired for sleeping at the corner of Mendocino and Fourth streets while robbers carried away the complete stock in Wool- worth’s jewelry department. DANIELSON, MILDRED — vet- erinarian nurse. During the hydro- phobia epidemic she remained faith- fully at her post, and by the medical skill lost only twenty dogs, eighteen cats and one horse. DRYSDALE, SIDNEY—handsome matinee idol now appearing as the disguised garbage can in U. C. Noth- ing’s great masterpiece, “Down in Irvey’s Cellar.” Sometimes wrongly called a scenario because of his one production, “How I Vamped the La- dies,’ which was a complete failure, In 1941 promioted to the office of care- taker of the ash trays in the Petaluma court house which position he now holds, DUCKHORN, MOLLIE—succes- sor to Rocca. Bought his blue scav- enger wagon for a dollar and fifty cents. After painting it pink with purple wheels, she started an exten- sive business. Had reputation of being a nifty garbage collector, FOLEY AND BURKE’S DRUM CORPS—composed of four talented artists, Anne Beutel, Ruth Comstock, Helen Hamilton, and Isabel Wilson. Greatest attraction on opening day because they led the parade. While the Carnival Company was in winter quarters, this famous quartet played for A. Frishman under the name of Pavo Real Jazz orchestra. GRAHAM, DAISY — Champion long distance swimmer. Hler record THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL swim from the E Street bridge to Davis Street bridge in seventy-seven minutes has never been broken. She claimed she could have made it in seventy minutes flat if there had not been so many tin cans in the creek. GUTERMUTE, HARRIET—Pri- madonna. Made her debut in 1923. Favorite encore was “An Ovyster’s Farewell” which she sang in four dif- ferent keys at the same time. Sadly met death as the result of a brick thrown by some rude individual in the audience. HODGSON, JEWEL—Leader in the nation-wide movement against the chewing gum trust. She brought down the high cost of gum and caused a stir in the social world by her magazine article, “Why Spear- mint is more healthful than Black Jack.” Her pamphlet “Fifty-five Ways to Use Spearmint” is found in every American home. HUDSON, ESTELLA — baker. Established the Bake Rong Bakery on Cherry Lane. As the result of the hard buns she baked the dentists of the town became prosperous and at- tracted others of their profession. It is estimated that two hundred dentists came to Sana Rosa in one year. JOHNSON, EVELYN—American evangelist, founder of mission and lemonade stands in Siam. Most popu- lar sermon entitled “Away with Rogue and Chewing Gun.” JORDAN, FRANCES —champion dish washer of the twentieth century. Holder of world’s record of washing five hundred soup bowls an hour. Made tour of world in 1970, doing the dishes for the presidents of Eu- rope. KNEPPER MARY—soda pop in- spector. Appointed by the govern- ment to inspect all soda stands to see THE ECHO OF that the three-fourths per cent fizz law was adhered to. In 1920 made a raid on the stands at the Sonoma County Fair and found that they were selling lemon creme and raspberry pop containing one-half per cent fizz. LETOLD, BETH—Custom officer at Petaluma. Through her vigilance the band of smugglers operating on the Petaluma Creek was scattered and the leader almost caught. On the night of July 3 1937 she made a raid on a_ suspicious looking mud-scow anchored in the slough and confis- cated 355 pounds of jelly beans that were to be smuggled into the city that night for the celebration the next day. LINDSAY, GERTRUDE— human fly. Greatest delight was to hold the spectators in suspense while she risked her life scaling the side of the Standard Oil filling station on Fourth street in Santa Rosa. LOCKTON, EUGENE —bootleg- ger. For three years attended night school at Grace Brothers. Founder of moonshiners’ establishments on Taylor Mountain. Arrested and im- prisoned in Santa Rosa pound in 1930, where he died of thirst. MADSEN, ALICE—saleswoman. Represented the Can’t Bust Em Over- all Company her special line being crepe de chine overalls with hand embroidered pockets. Received her biggest orders from the prune pickers in Sonoma County. MacCARTHY, MADAME — ouija board medium. Through her daily seance became intimately acquainted with the aristocrats of the spirit world. She published the following articles in the Santa Rosa Examiner—‘Na- poleon’s views on Nation-wide Pro- hibition” and “What I Think of Sub- THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL a ee ee ee marine Warfare,” by “Noah.” Widely known for her “Beauty Hints from Cleopatra” which also appeared in this publication. MALLORY, JOEL—profiteer. Mas- sed an immense fortune in a year by placing such exorbitant prices on moth balls and corn plaster that only the rich could afford to use them. In 1927 he cornered the market on moth- ballls and forced people to wear their winter clothes all summer. MARSHALL, MAE—schoo! marm. Taught in the High School for thirty years. Conducted her Chinese class in the belfry. She received the usual salary of fifteen dollars a month, but, owing to her exceptional ability, the Board of Education raisced it to fif- teen and one-half dollars. The H. C. L. forced her to retire, and she spent her remaining days at the County Farm, along with the rest of the Santa Rosa Teachers MERRITT, BRIGADIER GEN- ERAL—commander of the famous “Jack Rabbit Battalion” and winner of the Cross de Clothes Pin in the Analy-Santa Rosa War of 1972. Ac - cidently drowned in a bowl of soup at Edward’s Lunchery. MOYLE, DOCTOR—dentist. Made Kenwood famous by her output of hand made false teeth, produced from penny nails and jar covers. Succeeded Dr. Jewell at Santa Rosa High School after his resignation in 1923. McCANSE, MABEL — gambler. Won fame as the thrower of dice. Had in her possession a pair of galloping dominoes, trained to come seven on the first throw. In this manner made her living. Jailed eleven times during life time. Picture now on exhibiton in rogues’ gallery. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL NEILSEN, ELAINE—plaintiff in the Nielsen-Olson law suit. She sued Miss Olson for twenty-five thousand dollars for alienating the affections of “Jack Johnson,” her pet black cat of the Thomas gender. ‘OAKES, JULIA—fancy diver for oysters in the mud flats at Tomales. Upheld her own theory that whales were domestic animals. As result of this belief she was given free board and lodging at the Ukiah Institute. OLSON, VIVIAN—defendant in the Nielsen-Olson case. Claimed that the cat came to her place on its own accord because the mice there were fatter. OLSEN, ENID—owner of largest hair dressing parlors west of the Mis- sissippi. First individual to conceive plan of openng vegetable stand in connection with hair parlors. OLSON, EARL—alias “Friz.” Cal- ifornia jail bird. Will be long re- membered becayse of his four days of freedom in the year 1930. On account of poor food conditions in prison peo- ple say that during his freedom Friz Olson destroyed and devoured the contents of sixty vegetable gardens in twenty-four hours. PATTON, MARYLEE —-peanut butcher on the Santa Rosa-Petaluma Ry. Carried a fine assorted stock of can-openers, toothpicks, egg-beaters, and thumbtacks. Introduced the novel idea of serving limburger cheese sand- wiches on the 12:30 car. SCHMIDT, WILLIAM — noted hor ticulturist who won fame in his youth by crossing the pumpkin vine with a violet plant, producing a pump- kin blossom similar in order to the horse-radish. Since then he turned his attentions to peas. It is thought his fondness for the game of dice gave him the clue, because he has grown peas which are perfect cubes. The ad- vantage is evident—they can be eaten with a knife. SEYMOUR, BRUCE— vagabond and debater. Traveled the railroads across continent, walking at the ex- ceptional rate of five miles a day. Pos- sessed most stolen blankets of any living tramp. SHEPPARD, FRED—explorer and author. Spent the best years of his life exploring the Mark West Creek, trying to prove that the source was at Sebastopol, as he believed. His ad- ventures are related in his widely read book “Four Years In Exile, or How I Killed My First Water-Dog.’ STARKEY, CATHARINE—line- man for the Pioneer Laundry. She estimated that she strung twenty-five miles of clothesline during her nine years in their employment. In 1935 she lost her job because she joined the I. W. W’s and struck for more pay. After six months of idleness and starvation she got a job as boiler- mender for Hop Soon’s Laundry on Second Street. STROVEN, HELEN—beauty doc- tor. Her formula guaranteed to per- manently remove the shine from noses found to be nothing but perfumed oleo-margarine. The brisk application of sand paper which she recommend- ed, was the real shine remover as it also removed the skin. STUMP, JOHN REDWOOD—di- rect descendant of Solomon, native of Salt Lake City. Graduate of the Mor- mon Temple and author of the fa- mous, “Ways of Winning Wives,” in thirteen and a half volumes. When last heard of, he was celebrating his twenty-third wedding at Reno. THE ECHO TALBOT, DRUSILLA —bus-dri- ver. Shortly after graduation bought the Comstock Ford and two trailers and ran in competition with the Santa Rosa-Sausalito bus. Although two busses left Santa Rosa at the same time, Miss Talbot generally met the big bus returning at Petaluma. TRACHMAN, ALEXANDERO— native of Dublin. Unsuccessful as a photographer because no one could recognize his own pictures when taken by him. Later bought a small, but neat, barber shop in the wilds of Africa, and became an exclusive artist in this line. VAUGHAN, DOROTHY—oculist. Furnished all spectacles for the eye specialist of Woolworths, Ar- rested for breaking into Simpson and Roberts to get a sup ply of window glass for future use. VEACH, JACK—undertaker. Gave up all other pleasures of life to this one ambition. In 1933 purchased one of Al. G. Barnes’ band wagons which he remodeled into an _ up-to-date hearse. Von ALBENSLEBEN, LOUISE— proprietress of large limburger cheese factory. Gained great wealth through her discovery and manufacture of a limburger perfume. Died a sudden OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL death in 1980 when overcome by fumes in the factory. WALKER, FRIEDA — political leader. Through her unceasing ef- forts in the strenuous campaign of 1931, the twenty-first amendment to the Constitution, abolishing the holes in doughnuts, was ratified. WALKER, MARJORIE —plain- clothes lady. Worked for two years trying to solve the great Carnation Mush mystery. 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UPIATA | PUL], UOS[IIN UTE [[essny [[eysieyy ee ,AISNY,, «AZPIN,� | ——E——————— WLIO | Of, |kyqreg2 yy ourydasof | : : eV oussny uospryy uo4yo0'T— Aaspury epnajies) | ; ueul -deyQ ayiensie A9YALIS N ,euOU SPFT,, aulLIayye) 2°], jeeyoiing PIAIO Ree cat rs Sia SOBRE ARW,,| SUD W Pde AUG, WIM PHA a selly owen THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL CoA Ore Es. The Junior Class With light hearts and a care-free manner the Junior class started on its way in the year of 1917. At the beginning, though timid and shy, a noble class was promised. Gradually it grew in prominence, as the pupils grew in size. It has produced some of the best athletes in the school. Stacy Lee and Vinton Deter are famous for their skill on the diamond. Our class was well represented in the football team, at least seven members being Juniors. Among the best track- men are Morrill, Wade and Kidd. The Junior class distinguish- ed themselves athletically when they were Sophomores, by tak- ing first place in the interclass field meet. Of late girls’ base- ball has been played to a great extent. On May the nineteenth a hot game ensued hetween the Sophomores and Junior Girls, in which it is sad, but true, the illustrious Junior girls were de- feated after putting up a brave fight. Virginia Hardenbrook was the track manager during the THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL last semester. On the track Mildred Harris was the star sprin- ter for her class. The Literary Society also originated in this remarkable class, after a suggestion from Miss Matchette. This history may be fa rprolonged, and the Juniors, with their blue and gold, promise to flourish into one of the largest and finest classes ever to be graduated from Santa Rosa High School. Helen Bridinger, ’21. Sophomore Class The class of 1922 had already accomplished much to hold up the honors of S. R. H. S. In track, football, basketball, and baseball, we are always there to give our loyal support. From the time we were Freshmen we have always had the stuff in us. We didn’t have very good luck in interclass track this year, but we won the cross-country run by a margin of a ‘good many points. Whether we win or not the fellows are not afraid to come out and show their “Pep.” In interclass basketball we did not have much chance because most of our players played eon the school teams. This year in the girls’ interclass basketball the Sophomore gitls walked away with the honors. In all girls’ athletics the Sophomore girls have had strong teams. They also won the girls’ interclass volley ball championship. Some of the members of the class of ’22 that are valuable to the school team are, Joe Dearing, Everelle Pedersen, Roland Hudson and Will Gutcher, on the track. Harry Stuart, Vernon Thompson, Bill Cowan, Roswald Work, Joe Dearing, Johnny Parmeter and Roswald Penry in the baseball. Last year was the school’s first year in football, and the fellows of the class of 1922 turned out well, we had on the team, Bill Cowan, Joe Dearing, and Roswald Penry. These were among the best men SOPHOMORE CLASS 2) ” = 1) z = x 7) Wi oc re THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL on the team. We are not only a strong class in athletics, but it has been said we are one of the highest classes in scholarship in the school. This year, with the help of Miss Fisher and Miss Mott, there has been a Sophomore Literary Society formed. Two years ago when we entered as “Freshies” and the Stu- dent Body gave us a reception, everybody showed up and showed his appreciation of what the — upper-class- men were doing for us. We were one of the largest classes that had entered for a long time, and that night after we got started you couldn’t call us wallflowers. Everybody got into the spirit of the party and made the most of the thing that comes but once in a lifetime. Our class officers his year are: Bill Hatch, President; Herbert Work, Vice-President: Thyra Morrill, Treasurer; and Brinton Edwards, Secretary; Chispa Barnes and Roswald Penry, representatives. George Leppo,’22. Freshman Class Have you ever written a class history? Ihave. This is it. I had a difficult time writing this, though. The only thing I could think of was the reception, that heavenly party, which, although postponed on account of the influenza, was such a grand success when it finally took place. Did we have a good time? Just ask any of the class of twenty-three, we were all there, and we will tell you! Of course I must write of something else, even if the re- ception was the best that was ever given. So I thought for awhile, and finally decided that our class was the largest that had ever come into Santa Rosa for years. There were one- hundred and forty-five of us, and we had pep and school spirit in proportion to our size. I also decided that we were very wise THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL in choosing Mildred Patton for our president. : While searching in the dim recesses of my brain, I came across’ the fact that we had a fine basketball team, which won ‘he inter-class championship cup. After remembering this I suddenly stumbled upon another and yet another! Our track team, although small, had good material in it. We at least beat the Sophomores in the inter-class track (meet. We also had a good baseball team. That was ahout all I could find, but it’s a pretty good record for one year, isn’t it? Lois M. Karnes, 23. =) Wagon Tracks I stood alone upon the desert gray, I stood among the sands and shrubbery; Gray sands, gray dunes, as far as I could see. I looked—and saw the tracks which wound away; Those wagon tracks that were my guide that day; I must follow these tracks until they end, Follow them when they’re straight; And when they bend. Upon such tracks as these, the drama, “Life” we play; Just as the play is wrote, we play our part. These ruted tracks are made for every man; So when we’re born, upon this road we start. A track was made or ’ere my life began, And when the trail does end, my soul it goes And finds, perhaps another trail—Who Knows? —Carl Stevens, 21. irene SCHOOL NOTES ‘STUDENT - BODY: ASSEMBLIES SOCIETIES ALUMNI--EXCHANCE. -T- MILITARY -7- | The Associated Student Body Officers June 19 to Jan. 20 ie sags Aesthetic l ca a William Wright Bait MICE resilient hag ay a tL | Malcolm Weeks Second Vice-President : Bella Fisk 1 A Fee ala COS Saag SAE TAISEN REE 9 ARENT Ethel Graham Treasurer Mr. Hodge Mr. Howes Joel Mallory William Schmidt Marylee Patton PEREORREN 4 04 ce eee a Eg Ethel Graham Treasurer Mr. Hodge Mr. Howes THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Governing Board The Governing Board of the Student Body has emerged very successfully from the various undertakings of the fall term of 1919, and the spring term of 1920. This is partly due to the fact that there was always a sufficient amount of money in the treasury to meet the needs. For the first time in the history of the school the Student Body dues have been raised seventy-five cents. This, however, had no effect on the selling of the tickets. In the fall, each class tried to out-do the other by selling the most tickets, and due to this class rivalry almost every student was prompt in buying his ticket. In the spring term the majority of the tickets were sold by the Boosters’ Club. Fifty dollars made from the Book Exchange, and the money from the selling of orange-and-black caps was put into the treasury, thus helping to swell the funds. Not of small importance was the revising of the consti- tution. A committee on the revision has been appointed every term for the last two years, but it was not until this spring that the work was completed. An amendment to the constitution giving all winners in the interclass contests their numerals was voted down by the Student Body. Not only did the Board pay for numerals, basketball and other supplies, but it purchased suits for the entire football team. Tag Day was set aside to raise money for the athletic fund. The amount taken in was $33.43. This was put aside from the regular fund and called the Athletic Accidental Fund. These matters were the most important handled by the Governing Board in the past year. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL The Sun Worshippers A Pageant in Honor of Luther Burbank —— Heralded by a trumpeter, garbed in brilliant red and gold, the Sun God himself, King Sol, made his regal appearance in Santa Rosa May the first. Accompanied by guards and fan bearers, he mounted his golden throne from which the glittering sunbeams radiated, and sat in view, of his goregously costumed Egyptian dancing maidens. But feeling drowsy and discon- tented, he called forth his favorite, from the court of the Egyptian king. She came and with lithesome gracefulness, danced his favorite dance, then took her place at his feet. Like fluttering white butterflies, the Grecian maidens danced their thanks and worshipped him, they brought their goddesses, Terra and Ceres, in their stateliness, to sit with him, but the Great King Sol was weary and allowed “Fro” on his black cloud of rain, to appear, and frighten the maidens away. And because the sungod slept, the harvests were light, and with dragging steps, the women of the Indian tribe came to implore the king for light and warmth. The bold chief and his braves and the sobbing children! of the tribe added their pleas, but un- availingly. Then the Chief in desperation decided to offer his daughter in sacrifice. But just then King Sol awoke, he stretch- ed and yawned, then stood erect, and again the world was flooded with warmth-and sunshine. The little wilted daisies and lilies straightened, their petals unfurled, and thin little iomatoes became fat and red. The Farmer Boy, who had wor- ried, was now delighted for he had received the Wand of Knowledge that the king had so kindly given to Science, and his crops were saved. So with adoration and reverence the Farmer Boy and Science joined with the Indians, Grecian THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL maidens and Egyptian girls and, bowing at the feet of Sol, they offered praise. With the setting of the High School lawn, and the building of white stone, with the background of trees, the golden throne and gorgeous robes of the king and his attendants were marvel- ously effective. In the afternoon the sun glided everything in its sight, and left to contrast with its glitter the deep shadows of black, which were constantly shifted by the breeze. In the evening, though the paint brush of the true sungod was missing, the lights lent an ever more mystical charm to the court. The Sun Worshippers was written by Mrs. Victor N. Hodge. It was managed and produced by Mr. Charles Hampton and Mr. Richard Warner Borst, assisted by Mr. Fred Carlyle and mem- bers of the faculty. The cast of the principals was as follows: King Sol Joseph Dearing Herald George Leppo Fan-bearers..........................-..... Vinton Deter and, Roswald Penry Guardsmen— Thomas Grace, Ralph Devoto, Will Gutcher, Percy Alexanderson. The Egyptian King’s Favorite Mrs. Agatha Liefrinck Verril Weber Zala Noble Joel Mallory Frank Feliz Farmer Boy Spirit of Agricultural Science Mildred Russell, ’22. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Assemblies One of the most important factors of our school life is the assemblies. Although no Student Body Programs were given, the numerous other assemblies have more than made up for them. Under the leadership of Melvin Brooks many of our assem- blies have been enlivened by singing the popular songs. Among the speakers from outside the school was Lady Azgapetian, a woman who spoke on the conditions in Ar- menia. Her talk was a very stirring one, all the stories she told being experiences of her own. Before the school bond election Attorney Thompson ap- peared before the students and showed the advantages and need of new schools in our city. At the time of the Armenian Drive, the Rev. Short, who was at the head of the drive, gave a speech on the need of money for the starving Armenians. He made an appeal to the students to contribute to the fund, and closed his talk by requesting the Student Body to give three cheers for the flag. Many speakers appeared in assemblies to boost the Zarad Concert. Mr. Hampton, Miss Walker, and Mr. Borst all spoke of the concert and urged all to attend. Madame Zarad spoke to the students, thus helping to advertise. Three of the members of one of Miss Fisher’s English classes’ appeared in assembly, so that all might have a chance to hear the talks they gave in class. The first speaker was Dorothy Moore, who gave a very interesting talk on her per- sonal glimpses of Carmel. Following her was Adeline Drum- mond, who recited a poem called “The Flag,” which brought much applause. The third speaker was Theodore Lefrinck, who spoke on the life in Holland. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL The Boosters’ Club Among the newly organized clubs of the past semester is the “Boosters’ Club.” The purpose of the club is to boost all activities beneficial to the school. This it has surely done. It is a lively organiza- tion, and no ‘matter what comes along, “The Boosters’ Club is “on the job.” Its first accomplishment was the selling of Student Body Cards. The members were responsible for selling over one hundred dollars’ worth of tickets. It is a club that boosts but does not boast. Few know that it was through the Boosters’ Club that we obtained many of our rallies. It was through the Club that the bad water in the school has been attended to. A short play, “A Box of Monkeys,” was given by the club, and it is planning to give more in the near future. The charter members are: Miss Fisher, Mildred Button, Daisy Graham, Majorie Walker, Mable McCanse, Dorothy Vaughn, Melvin Snodgrass, Sydney Drysdale, Joel Mallory, Clifton Morrill and Alfred Lucas. The Literary Society The Literary Society, as its name implies, is a society for those students who are inclined to be literary. The idea of such a society was originated by Miss Matchette, and on leaving, it was taken up and formed by some of the mem- bers of Miss Fisher’s and Mr. Borst’s English classes. There are about twenty-five members belonging to the Society, and it is steadily increasing, both in number and pop- ularity. Long live the Literary Society! THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Rallies It may be safely said that there have been more rallies given in the fall term of 1919 and the spring term of 1920 than had ever been given in any previous year. This has been partly due to the introducing of a new sport in the school—Football. Football has caused great enthusiasm in the rallies given for its purpose. No one has forgotten the rally when the team paraded down the aisles in the Annex Auditorium amid the cheers and applause of the students. Scores of basketball rallies were given in the fall term as well. Much interest was added by having the captains make short speeches before the assembly. With the spring came baseball and track. In some’ of the i1allies every member of the baseball team was called on to say something of the coming game. Each was confident of winning the day. In one of the track-mcet rallies, those members of the track team who were to participate in the coming meet were called to the front of the room so that everyone could see who was on the team. In every rally the enthusiasm was just as great as that of the previous one, and every time Bill Cowan, with the co-oper- ation of the students, boosted for the teams they responded with yells and storms of applause. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Zarad Concert On March 11, Madame Francesca Zarad gave her vocal re- cital at the Annex Auditorium. The concert had been post- poned for a number of weeks, due to the enforced vacation. It was for the benefit of the Burbank pageant, to be given on May Day, that Madame Zarad sang, and among those present was Luther Burbank, to whom she wished to pay a tribute by requesting the audience to rise. Undoubtedly she charmed everyone present with her rich soprano voice. Her program was one that satisfied both young and old, for not only did she sing the old songs and selections from the operas familiar to everyone, but light songs also; thus giving variety to the program. To make her songs clear, she explained the selections not rendered in English and the situ- ations of songs from the operas. The concert was both a social and a financial success. Ninth Period Of all bad words I’ve heard or seen, The worst is, “Come at 3:15!” They make us feel so very blue; We can’t make out just what to do. We try to leave it ’till tomorrow. But no such luck, to our great sorrow. The teacher writes a little card, And sends us on to study hard. We stay the whole ninth hour, and say, “Sad end of an imperfect day!” —Josephine Speer. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Public Speaking Although now a thing of the past, the Public Speaking Class was very prominent in its day. Under the direction of Miss Matchette, two one-act plays were offered in an assembly by the class in the fall term of 1919. The first, “Joint Owners in Spain,” gave vent to much laughter. The scene was a room in an Old Ladies’ Home. Two old ladies were put in a room, which was like putting two fight- ing roosters in the same coop. After much quarreling, a com- promise was made. An imaginary line was drawn across the room, thus separating the two quarters, each remaining on her ewn, side of the room. Perfect harmony was the result. The two old ladies were Daisy Graham and Katherine Starkey, while the head of the home was Molly Duckhorne. Following this play was, “The Lost Silk Hat,” the cast con- sisting of boys. After a disagreement with his fiancee, the caller found that his pride would not permit him to return for his hat which he left behind. Joel Mallory took the part of the distressed hero. Offering him consolation was the laborer, Ernest Allen; the clerk, Melvin Snodgrass; the poet, Alex Trachman; and the policeman, Melvin Brooks. Finally the hero found his own solution. Not only did the members of the class appear before the students in plays, but in other assemblies as well. To boost the Roosevelt Memorial Fund, several of the members read selections written by Roosevelt. In the spring term Public Speaking was superseded by Journalism. The class was conducted by Mr. Borst. It was decided that Public Speaking and Journalism should be given on alternate terms. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Farm Mechanics in the Santa Rosa High School The title of this article would lead one to believe that Farm Mechanics is taught in the Santa Rosa High School, where there is no sign of a forge or other shop equipment so necessary in giving practical work in the numerous mechanical arts that should be a part of an all-round farmers’ training. Those who know will concur that aside from being a good business man a farmer must be sort of a jack-of-all-trades; knowing how to do everything from mending harness and repairing tractors, to setting cement. Still there are twenty boys in the Vocational Agricultural Course of the High School receiving practical ni- struction, or better still, training in blacksmithing, the first unit in the Smith-Hughes Farm Mechanics course. These boys get their training under the directions of four highly “profes- sional” men—noft one of them had less than thirty years ex- perience in their chosen vocation. Farm mechanics is not taught in the Santa Rosa High School under the instructions of a paid teacher. However, work in practical blacksmithing is being given down town in the blacksmith shops under the do- nated services of trained blacksmiths. In this case all credit is due the blacksmiths and not the school. There are over thirty boys taking vocational agriculture in the Santa Rosa High School, with a cost to the school district of approximately $2,000, all of which is more than covered by extra money coming in through this increased school attend- ance. This economy of school service is due in a small meas- ure to generous co-operation of the local blacksmiths, and it is the purpose of this article to tell how this co-operation was brought about. At first the Director’s appeal to the blacksmiths was met THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL somewhat reluctantly. But after a certain plan was tried out the satisfaction on the part of the smiths grew contagious, and soon there were other men willing to help train. The cause of this hesitancy at first, common to all the blacksmiths, was the problem of DISCIPLINE. The plan to overcogne this problem is to my mind the main secret of success in such co-operation, the explanation of which is the main purpose of this article. It is a well known fact that two or more boys, when granted a certain amount of freedom, will some time CUT UP. Edu- cators agree that one boy on one job at one time will provide more concentration and work than when working in a group. Every school day four of the twenty boys appear in overalls in four different shops in four different parts of Santa Rosa, and spend five school periods working as apprentices under the directions of professional blacksmiths. At the end of the week all twenty of the boys will have had individual instruction for half a day. Every boy has a certain day to go to a certain shop. About one-half of the time is given to the blacksmith as a helper, the other half is allowed to make anything for them- selves or to repair things brought from home. This system “CUTS OUT the CUTTING UP” and concentrates efforts. Also they are able to accomplish more this way than under school conditions, where the same time would be broken up into five short periods, requiring extra time for ‘so many changes into the working clothes. The questions may arise next as to the nature of the boys’ work in the shops. As apprentices they help the blacksmiths with repairs on all farm implements brought by the farmers of the surrounding community. Sometimes it may be setting a wagon tire, other times sharpening plowshares or harrow teeth, or dozens of other little jobs which the blacksmiths are called upon to do, All in all, they get a greater variety of work than if working in school shops. In many cases the boys are making all minor repairs for ‘THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL their home ranch. During the time alloted for themselves some have transformed old rusty files and rasps into butcher and hunting knives, well tempered, and of the finest workmanship. It would be interesting to know that the dagger used by the solo dancer in the knife dance in the recent pageant, “The Sun Wor- shipers,” given in honor of Luther Burbank, was made by one of the boys in the Agricultural Class. It represents one of the finest pieces of workmanship the writer has ever seen turned out by an apprentice—-the handle was made of bone, riveted with aluminum rivets, and the hand was protected from the blade with a polished guard made of copper. One of the boys specialized on hay hooks, and made a number of better quality than could be purchased from the store. Another boy made foot-scrapers after his own patent, and the writer can testify that they were practical, as he has been using one all winter. Two boys made excellent andirons for the fireplace. All made such tools as screw drivers, chisels, mallets, and a few have turned out some very fine wrenches. Several made a com- plete set of grafting tocls, following lessons given them on top grafting of walnut trees. Space will not permit to enumerate all the useful articles which the boys have made for themselves in the shop-—such as clevices, laplinks, gate latches, gopher probes, corn knives, prune shakers, hooks, weeders, etc. In order to show what the boys can do under the directions of a trained blacksmith of thirty or more years of experience, the Agricultural Department has planned a special exhibit for the coming County Fair. About once a week the Director of Vocational Agriculture makes the rounds of the various shops and has a short confer- ence with each blacksmith as to the nature of the work done by each of his five boys on five different days of the week. On the following day the four boys who worked in four differ- ent shops the previous day hold a conference with the Agricult- ural Instructor, during which time they are not only quizzed eee pene TCE, THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL about their work done in the shop the previous day, but also they are given time to read such magazines as “ The American Blacksmith and Wheel-Wright,” “Popular Mechanics,” etc. At the same time the Instructor talks over their home projects that come under his supervision in the afternoon. Here the entire group will help one of the members design a new sigs for the gate! that opens into the corral, or tell how to repair broken harrow or plow that is seen while visiting their aa projects. In some cases the Agricultural Instructor is called into the house by the farmer’s wife to help plan a hot water system. However, this is included under plumbing; a six months course in farm mechanics already arranged with the plumbers on the same system. Some of the boys who have made satisfactory progress in the blacksmith shops the first six months are now finishing the last six months in the auto and tractor machine shops. In some cases the boys voluntarily take an extra day in the shops on Saturdays. It is also interesting to know that during the “Flu” vacation and Christmas holidays, when one can’t find a soul at school, many of the boys kept right on with their shop w ork. In Santa Rosa the blacksmith shops are growing as popular as the old corner store. The success of the farm mechanical course, due to the gen- erous co-operation of the blacksmiths and auto machine shops, is beyoud expectation. Already a complete four-year course in Farm Mechanics is arranged for, and the necessary co-opera- tion obtained, invloving practical instruction in the various manual arts necessary for an all-around farmer. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL S: Ore re by Club Parties On Tuesday evening, March 13, the Boosters’ Club was or- ganized at a banquet, held in the dining room of the Annex. In spite of the fact that it took place on the thirteenth day of the month, and that there were thirteen present, the party was not hoodooed. Everything was well arranged, from the eats to the various tricks, the latter being for the amusement of those present. The initiation of the first group of new members occurred May 25. Everyone voted that the “eats” were the best part of the evening, especially those who were initiated. Fall Reception The first party of the fall term was held in the Annex gym- nasium, October third. This was the reception for the class of 1923. Besides dancing, which all the upper-classmen and a few of the brave freshmen enjoyed, there were good games for those who preferred them to dancing. The main feature of the evening, as usual, was the grand march, during which each freshman was given a green all-day sucker as a favor. A speech welcaming the incoming class was made by Student Body President, Will Wright. The Presi- dentiof the freshmen class then expressed thanks in behalf of the class of ’23. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Faculty Party The teachers have not only attended the students parties this year, but have, also, had parties of their own. The first to be given was the reception for the new, teach- ers. The program provided included the verse of welcome composed by Miss Edna O’Conner. The next faculty party was a farewell for Miss Matchette held December 19. ‘The program consisted of dancing, games and a beautiful Christmas tree, which held gifts for all. Miss Abeel, whose resignation took effect near the end of the Fall semester, was the motive for a party given in February. Miss Abeel was presented with a beautiful bouquet of car- nations. After the program refreshments were served. On Saturday evening, March 21, a third party was held. The program included games, dancing and the impersonation of various teachers in assembly. Coffee, sandwiches, and cake were served, in. the domestic science department. November Party We were fortunate in having more parties this year than in the past. Shortly after the freshmen reception, plans were made for the party to be given in November. Owing to the difficulty of getting music, this dance was not so much of a success. The decorations deserve special mention, because they were original and in keeping with the season. Pumpkins and cornstalks were artistically arranged on the piano and around the gymnasium. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Senior Parties One was lucky to be a Senior in Sonoma County on Friday night, May 28, for on that evening we were guests at a party given by the Junior College students in the High School Annex. It was a regular get-together-and-get-acquainted affair, the first one ever to be given in this county. The Senior classes from seven different high schools were represented. Nothing that makes a party enjoyable was lacking. The gymnasium was transformed into a gaily decked ballroom by crepe paper ribbons and baskets of roses. The punch bowl was popular be- cause of its delicious contents, and the music was exceptionally good. Four weeks following this party the Junior-Senior prom. took place. How could it be otherwise than the success it was, when two such energetic classes as the Junior and Senior get together? The Senior picnic came on the last Wednesday before school closed. Accomuanied by good picnic eats two truck loads of Seniors journeyed to Hilton for an all-day swim and a weenie roast. A dance at Summer Home Park put the finish- ing touches on a jolly good time. French-Spanish Party For the enjoyment of the language classes of the High School and Junior College, the French and Spanish classes gave a party on March 26th. The dance was under the direction of Miss Breu and proved to be a success in every detail. A short program, good music, and good punch were pleasures of the evening. Why not have more such parties or rather why not make all of our parties as successful as this one? THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL The Jinks After many postponements the girls’ jinks, long looked for, was held on April 10. The gymnasium was crowded with persons of every na- tionality and description. Gentlemen in dress suits danced with gypsy maidens, negro cooks with gallant soldiers, making the party very democratic. High-class vaudeville stunts were per- formed before an appreciative audience during the course of the evening. At eleven o’clock cach one secured a “meal ticket” whih entitled them to refreshments. Freshmen Reception The reception in honor of the class entering in March was given March 14th. A few stunts were provided to entertain the new-comers. As a dwarf sea captain, Johnnie Parmeter re- ceived loud applause. An illustrated love song by Joel Mallory and Stanley Everetts, was another attraction. , A word of greeting was spoken to the new class by the Student Body President Joel Mallory. Dancing completed the evening. Foot Ball Banquet and Party To show its appreciation of the football boy’s hard work to win laurels for their school, the High gave a banquet, followed by a party on the night of December 5. The dinner was served by the domestic science class, and the fellows said they were “some eats.” The rest of the even ing was passed at the dance in the gym- nasium. Not so many were there, but the right enthusiasm for a good time was shown. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Cadets The High School Cadets were organized in the Santa Rosa High School during the second semester of 1918. Under the efficient coaching and drilling that Major Hodge and the other commissioned officers gave them, they soon mas- tered the rudiments of military drill. Although the Cadets did not have guns to drill with the first year, they learned everything that could be learned with- out them. Near the end of the first term a Military Ball was given in the Annex Gymnasium. The decorations were red, white and blue. The punch was Salisbury’s best. The Cadets and their ladies hada jolly good time, dancing to the] tune of Kurlander’s Jazz Band. This year 30-calibre Springfield rifles were furnished, and the Cadets spent the first week cleaning the grease off them. As soon as the rifles were clean enough to drill with, the Cadets had. inspection and then began to learn the Manual of Arms. That was a difficult feat for a few of the cadets, who are not much taller than the rifles, but the company stood first class in a short time. Early in March, Major Hodge announced that the State would give three medals to the three deserving members in the company. Every member was to vote on his own choice. As a result of the voting, Major Hilliard Comstock, at a Student Body assembly, awarded the Honor Cadet bar pins to Lieuten- ant Brooks, Sergeant Lee, and (at that time) Private Dearing. Sidney Drysdale, a High School student, who is a returned overseas man, has been instructor on the 50-foot target gallery for 22-calibre rifles, which is located in the handball court. Many good shots have been made during the practices. There has been some competition because the best five marksmen in FS a ssrsssessussesussstessssssunsnsunspesiupentensien LITERARY CLUB BOOSTERS’ CLUB CADETS ” x Zz = 2) x oc o Ww r bE THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL the company will go to the cadet camp which is held every year in some part of California. Every Cadet is looking forward to the all-day shoot on the long range with the big rifles, which will take place in the Rincon Valley foothills about June Ist. A five-inning inter-platoon baseball game played at “Nagle’s” Park, May 10, was won by the first platoon with a score of 8 to 1. Serg. Lee, pitching for the first platoon; Corp. Dearing catching; Serg. Grace pitching for the second platoon, Corp. Titus catching. The officers for the past term have been: Major—V. N. Hodge, Commandant Company 228. Captain—Ernest Allen. First Lieutenant—Fred Sheppard. Second Lieutenant—Melvin Brooks. First Sergeant—Stanley Everett. Quartermaster-Sargeant—Melvin “Pete” Snodgrass. Sergeants: Stacy Lee, Tom Grace, John Oliva, Kenneth La Point, and ‘Donald Kidd. Corporals: Robert Danielson, Frank Grace, Joe Dearing, Brinton Edwards and Burgess Titus. Stanley Everett, ’21. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Exchanges The Exchange Department gives first aid to the newly- elected editor, who feels that he is doomed to carry a heavy load. But sad to say this department is neglected by every school staff. This year we have received but very few an- nuals. The Enterprise, Petaluma—-More cuts would add to the appearance of your book. Good athletic and joke selections. Janus, Hanford—Your arrangement poor. You have a nice variety of snaps, and your photos are good. Azalea, Sebastopol—A very good book. We like your snappy articles, such as “Interviews” and “Grouch Killers.” Why not more jokes? The Adjutant, Mt. Tamalpais—You need better cuts. Fine joke department. Napanee, Napa—-Your stories are good, and you have a good art department. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Ae Pana ty | Knowing that everyone is interested in hearing about those students who have gone before us, and who helped to make our school what it is, we will try to tell what a few of them from the following classes are doing: 1916 Harry Luce—Attending U. of C. Leo Sullivan—Attending Law School, S. F. Theodore Mathew—Attending U. of C. Mervyn Burke—In Germany with the Army. Catherine Crane—Post Graduate, S. R. H. S. Anna Fisk—-Mrs. Leo Sullivan, S. F. Fred Hatch—Employed at Sacramento. Gladys Sherman—Teaching, Santa Rosa Jr. High. Dorothy Wright—Attending U. of C. Edith Coffey—-Teaching, S. R. Elgy McIntosh—Teaching, S. BR. 1917 Frances Payne—Attending Stanford University. George Marvin—Attending U. of C. Gertrude Mathew—Attending U. of C. Ione Long—Attending U. of C. Orries Meyers—Traveling in the East. Wesley Cline—Attending U. of C. Irene Nathanson—Teaching, Santa Rosa. Legro Pressley—Attending U. of C. Leonard Talbot--Attending U. of C. 1918 Aileen Donovan-—Attending U. of C. Verrel Webber—-Attending Jr. College, S. R. Andrew Lagan—Bookkecper for N. W. P. at Tiburon. Alida Showers—Attending College of Pacific, San Jose. Clarence Copper—Employed San Francisco. Mabel Benson—Attending S. F. Normal THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Beth Haskel—Attending S. F. Normal. Helen Payne—Attending Stanford University. Paul Johnson—Attending U. of C. Roseilind Bacigalupi—San Jose Normal. Enuice Gutermute—Attending Jr. College, S. R. Loraine Johnson—Attending U. of C. Marjorie Vaughn— Attending U. of C. Carl Hoyle—Working, San Francisco. 1919 Verne Smith—Attending Dental College, San Francisco. Helene Crane—Attending San Jose Normal School. Bess Godman—Attending S. F. Normal School. Mildred Wright—Attending San Jose Normal. Marion Peterson—Attending Kindgergarten School, Berke- ley. Ernest Price—Employed Lawson Rinner, S. R. Wendel Wilson—Attending Stanford. Howard Kirby—Attending S. R. Business College. Lillian Rinner—Attending Kindergarten School Berkeley. Annie Shepherd—Attending Jr. College, S. R . Shannon Turner—Attending U. of C. Isabel Homan—Attending Jr. College, S. R. Bill Carithers—Attending U. of C. Frank Fenton—Attending Jr. College. Edith Broadwell—Attending Jr. College. George Long—Attending U. of C. Alice Brewer—Attending S. F. Normal School. Thomas Brownscombe—Attending S. R. Jr. College. Edwin Moore—Attending U. of C. Ruth Break—Attending Mills College. Edwin Clapp—Preparing for Stanford. Claire Sullivan—Attending San Jose Normal. Wentworth Barnett—Attending Stanford University. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Burbank Pageant In the town of Santa Rosa, In the County of Sonoma, Once was giv’n a Burbank Pageant On the lawn before the Annex, In the month of May they gave it. When the lights were brightly burning, And the orchestra was moaning Soft and slow out of measure, Stepping stately from the shadows Came the herald, Georgie Leppo, Clad in gold and crimson doublet. To his lips he raised his trumpet, And the royal court he summoned. Then and there entered Sol, the sun-god, And on either hand a slave walked Rich and lordly with his raiment, And his hat was high and lofty, Towering upwards to the heavens, Half the height of man his hat was. And his throne by guards surrounded, Sat he down and all was silence, Save the moaning of the cornets, Save the wailing of the fiddles. After many flurried promptings Sounded forth the bugle signal, And there entered the Egyptians Clad in robes of Next-to-nothing. Then before King Sol, the sun-god, Long they danced and made obeisance. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Agitated limbs and muscles, Cast them prone to beg his mercy. But the earth was damp and chilly, So they rose straightway and left him. For he would not shine upon them; Would not send his light of blessing. After them came other dancers, Grecian maidens, elves of Nature, Fro, the rain god, ‘madly hopping, First on one foot, then the other, Spurning Mother Earth beneath him, As if he his heel had punctured. Black his raiment, as a storm cloud, And his visage even blacker, After many wild gyrations, Many leaps and freakish flittings Sank him wearily to rest him At the feet of Sol, the sun-god. From the land of the Objibways, And the Sioux and Crows and Blackfeet, And from many foreign nations Came the weeping Indian women, Wearing robes of cloth or deerskin, And their hair in long braids swinging. Truly wondrous Indians were they. Some had hair of gold or chestnut, Many had long curls or ringlets. Swinging down below their shoulders. As they paced before the sun-god, Slow and stately was their measure, And the braves advanced to meet them. Barefoot, shivering came they forward, Much paint gleamed upon their bodies, THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL But it did not warm or clothe them. Did not soothe their anguished spirits; Did not drown the gibes of small boys Sitting scornful on the bleachers. Mid the wail of starving children Came the chieftain’s lovely daughter, Danced before King Sol, the sun-god, Offered up her life unto him, If he would but save her people; Save the starving braves and children; Show his face once more upon earth, And make flower and fruit to flourish, And the Sun-god heard her pleading; Showed his face and smiled upon her. Smiled upon the sad tomatoes; Smiled upon the drooping lilies; Smiled upon the Shasta daisies. Oh! the pallid Shasta daisies, With their petals hanging lifeless. Smiled at last upon the farmer; Beamed upon his hoe and straw hat, Smiled and smiled upon his whiskers And the overalls which cost him Much good wampum in the village. Two and one-fourth bucks they cost him. Then once more the elves and fairies, All the fruits and flowers of nature, And the Grecians and Egyptians Came before the throne and worshipped. Sang a hymn of praise and honor. Loud and long and high they sang it, Each one to his taste and fancy, Sang they praise to Sol, the sun-god; THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL And the orchestra before them Played it in another ryhthm, So the whole was wierd and fearsome. Strange and awful was the chorus; And across the silent city, From the college lot far distant, Came an echo to their singing, From the tents of Burke and Foley, From the ferris wheel and “Bug-house.” Thus the Burbank Pageant ended In the town of Santa Rosa, In the County of Sonoma, On the first of May twas finished. —-Beth Letold, ’20. ATHLETIC Pee ol Ake, In the fall of 1919 football was discussed in the governing board. The question as to whether it should or should not be included in the school activities was discussed. The neces- sary expenditures for the equipment of an American football team for the first year would not be less than two hundred dollars. This amount was lacking in the school treasury, so a plan was proposed which was the raising of dues to seventy-five cents, that, if carried out, would furnish the neces- sary amount. This proved successful, and a football team made its appearance. : The first call for recruits was sounded and about thirty fellows turned out for practice the first night. Gradually more interest was taken in the game and more came. ‘Almost all of the fellows took a great interest in the playing and came out for practice every night after school, working hard for two or three hours with the intentions of learning the game and establishing it as one of the leading sports of the school. Many blunders were ‘made, but the fellows displayed the right spirit. After three weeks of hard grinding and working into condition, the first game was played with San Rafael on their grounds Octo- ber 24th. | THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL This being the first game the boys had ever played they were nervous and excited while playing, but the fighting spirit was plainly shown. ‘The game was lost by a score of 13-7, which is not considered a bad showing for a beginning team. The next game was staged here. Santa Rosa played Uni- versity High School from Oakland. This game was also lost by a score of 41-0. The opposing side put a much heavier and faster team on the field, which accounts for their victory. Santa Rosa next met Tamalpais Union High School in a practice game, and although we lost this game, 38-0, there was a marked improvement in line. The fellows were steadier, knowing what to do on all plays. Much was learned in; these three practice games, and the team was much stronger in the defense and offense. The following Saturday, Santa Rosa, held Hitchcock down to fourteen points and scored twelve herself. This game was looked for as an overwhelming defeat for Santa Rosa, as Hitch- cock was the winner of her section of the league. A threat to abandon football was made by Coach Hodge, un- jess more fellows came out to give the first team opposition. Nothing could be gained unless the fellows had some one to play against. The following Monday so many fellows turned out that some had to be put off the field. The benefit derived from this practice was marked by the fact that Santa Rosa held San Rafael to a tie score, 12-12. This same team defeated Santa Rosa a month previous. This game ended the football season for the year. Although we did not win a game, the season was considered a successful one, be- cause of the fact that this is the first year that football had been played here for five or six years. The material was all new, and Coach Hedge, being the only one that knew the game, had to drill and pound the rules of the game into the fellows. One great handicap was the lack of experience, which is absolutely necessary in turning out a football team. All the fellows who donned football uniforms and worked THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL so hard to! establish the game of football as one of the sports of S. R. H. S. certainly deserve all the credit the school can be- stow upon them in appreciation of their splendid efforts on the football field. So at the close of the season a banquet was held in honor of the football squad. Following are the fellows who played in the majority of the games. Morrill, a fast and shifty player, our star performer at the left end. Karnes, center, the hoy who shot the pigskin from the line. Captain Joe Dearing, our most efficient and consis- tent line bucker. Joe’s smashing charges netted many yards a nd most of the touchdowns that were made. Devoto, full- back, the next best ground gainer. Penry, right tackle, and Deter, right guard, were the two huskies that pounded holes in the right side of the line for our line buckers to go through. W. Wright, right end, J. Lucas, quarterback, T. Grace, next year’s captain, Alexanderson, the tall fellow, at left guard. Certainly a word of appreciation must be extended to Coach Hodge, who devoted much time and attention to the foot- ball squad. The scrub team and subs also deserve a word of praise. ey ht We ce ed b ae: ee OB Santa Rosa may well be proud of its basketball teams. The 130-pound team, by winning the sub-league championship, and defeating the county’s best, fought its way into the finals of the league championship, firmly placing S. R. H. S. on the basket- ball map of 1919-1920. Santa Rosa’s unlimited and 130-pound teams first won this section of the league by defeating teams from Healdsburg, Cloverdale, Sonoma, Petaluma and Sebastopol. As St. Helena was the winner of that section, and Santa Rosa the winner of THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL this section, the Santa Rosa and St. Helena unlimited teams clashed on Santa Rosa’s court for the championship of the northern section of the league, the winner to play the winning school of the southern section for:the championship of the en- tire league. The game was fast and hard fought all the way through, Santa Rosa stubbornly submitting to defeat. This game ended the basketball season for the unlimited team, which is credited with the championship of this section. Although the efforts of the unlimited team to attain higher heights of glory for the school it represented came to an end, the undaunted 130-pound team continued its winning streak, which is attributed to the ability and fighting spirit of its mem- bers. The final sub-league game played here, in which Santa Rosa defeated Sonoma, entitled the midget quintet to play Tamalpais Union High School for the league championship. This memorial battle staged on the Tamalpais court, resulted in the defeat of Santa Rosa. Coach Hodge’s consistent efforts to developing winning basketball teams are highly appreciated, Following are the members of the unlimited and 130-pound teams: | Morrill-Grace, guards; Mallory-Wright, forwards; Schmidt, center. 130-pound team, Seymour-Lee, forwards; Lucas, Thompson, guards; Stewart, center. Substitutes, unlim- ited team, Wells, Deter, Dearing, Penry. 130-pound team, Bar- nett, Holmes, Mitchell. Unlimited Team— S. R. 39, Petaluma 21: S. R. 33, Dixon 55. S. R. 14, Cogswell 44; S. R. 58, Cloverdale 19. S. R. 27, Healdsburg 24; S. R. 36, Petaluma 30. 18, St. Helena 31. d Team— 15, Petaluma 24. 9, Dixon 13; S. R. 27, Cloverdale 16. 19, Petaluma 16; S. R. 22, Sonoma 19, S. R. 17, Tamalpais 28. R. 130-Poun S. S.R S. R S. R = W fe a! - ao a W x o a = Ww a aT t mo Wi 7) o TRACK TEAM THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL . Base Ball ‘ Santa Rosa High School stood second place in the inter- sholastic league standing of this section at the close of the 1920 baseball season. The battle for the top hall took place in Se- bastopol between Analy Union High School and the local play- ers.. The Sebastopol players proved to be a little stronger than Santa Rosa’s best, and won accordingly by a seven to two score. As Sebastopol copped our only chance for the 1920 pen- nant by winning this game, the local tossers did not lose their interest or spirit, but earnestly turned their efforts toward winning second place honors. These they captured with ease by defeating Petaluma High School on the home grounds by a score of nine to five. The brand of ball pitched by Elmer Near was missed con- siderably this term. Near had been star twirler of the high school team for the past two seasons, but was ineligible to pitch this year. Vinton Deter performed on the mound throughout the season. As Sonoma had a strong team last year, one of equal strength was looked for this year, and many of the fans had expected Sonoma to be the strongest contender for the 1920 pennant. At the close of the season she stood at fourth place, Petaluma fell to third, while Healdsburg dropped to the cellar. Practically all of the members that were on the team this year will be present next year, so prospects for the 1921 pen- nant are bright. Seven members of the team are veterans, the only new recruits being Lee, shortstop; and Devoto, right- fielder,who certainly performed well for the first year out. This season’s team was one of the heaviest hitting aggregations THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL known in; the history of the school. To John Lucas, manager of this year’s team, much credit should be given for being a most efficient manager. Following are the members of the team: Dearing, catcher; Deter, pitcher; T. Grace, first base; J. Lucas, second base; Lee, shortstop; Morrill, third base; Parmeter, left field; F. Grace, center field; Devoto right field. Subs.—Work, Mallory and Penry. 1 Ro ACCOR The outlook at the beginning of the 1920 track season at the Santa Rosa High School was dark, but under the ever watch- ful eye of Coach Hodge, winning material was brought to light, and a well balanced team was rounded out. The season was formally opened when a team represent- ing Santa Rosa was sent to Stanford to participate in the an- nual state meet. A victory was not expected at this meet, but the team did well, winning eleven points. The following men were sent: Kidd, Mallory, Dearing, Smith, Kerrigan, Hudson and Snodgrass. The next meet was a dual meet with the University High School of Oakland. The orange and black runners were de- fcated in the relay, which gave University High School the win- ning points. The annual dual meet with Sebastopol was not run off this year, owing to the conflicting arrangement in the schedules. Santa Rosa next journeyed to Petaluma to compete in the N.S. C. meet. Santa Rosa placed sixth and the 120-pound team placed second. Santa Rosa took only fifth in the S. N. S. meet at Healds- burg, owing to the inelegibility of Donald Kidd, sprinter; and FORE Re te oa a Re THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Joe Dearing, distance man. Joel Mallory of Santa Rosa was the individual star of the meet, with a total of nineteen points to his credit. Members of the teams are: Joel Mallory—High hurdles, broad and high jump. Pederson—Pole Vault. Pete Snodgras (Mgr.)—Low hurdles, 220-yard dash. Toney Dearing—Mile high and half-mile javelin. Rowland Hudson—Mile and half-mile. Joe Kerrigan—Mile and half quarter. Don Kidd—Hundred, 220-yard dash and shot. Ernest Allen—Discus and shot. Warren Smith—Hundred, 220-yard dash. 120-POUND TEAM Marin—Fifty-yard dash, 220-yard dash, broad jump. ' Bruce Seymour—Fifty-yard dash, 220-yard dash. Hugh Haskell—220-yard dash, high jump. Johnny Lucas—Fifty-yard dash, broad jump. A strong team can be looked for next year, as all of the material on this year’s team will be present. Girls’ Athletics This year the girls of the High School are required to take gymnasium five times a week under the supervision of one of the two physical training instructors, Miss Zelpha Dempsey or Miss Mildred Turner. The gymnasium work of this semester consisted mainly of outdoor sports, such as volley ball, base- ball, tennis and track, and some folk and aesthetic dancing. The girls under the direction of Miss Turner and Miss Dempsey spent several months practicing dances to be given at the Bur- bank pageant on May 1, 1920. There were three dances in a 4 THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL which the High School girls participated, the Egyptian dance, the Dance of the Hours, and the Indian Dance. The girls de- serve much praise for their skillful interpretations. VOLLEY BALL Volley ball proved to be a favorite sport of the girls this year, and each class had a fine team. The first interclass game was played the first of October between the Freshmen and Sophomore teams. ‘The Sophomores carried off the honors, winning both games that were played, with a score of twenty- one to sixteen in the first game; and twenty-one to seventeen the second game, the scores being twenty-one to sixteen, and their team put up a good game. | On October the twenty-third the Juniors played against the Seniors in a hard-fought game. The Seniors won both the first and second games, th escores beng twenty-one to sixteen, and twenty-one to seventeen. The Senior team then had to meet the Sophomore team to play for the championship of the school. This game was played on October thirteenth, and was an exciting one as the girls of both teams were determined to win for their class. The Sophomores won the first game with a score of twenty-one to seven, and in spite of the efforts of the Seniors, also won the second, the score being twenty-one to eleven. Some of the Sophomores who helped to win the championship for their class were Helen Mallory, Mildred Russel and Mildred Wells. TENNIS Volley ball, baseball and preparing for the Burbank pageant, took up so much of the time that it was only toward the end of the spring term that any active interest was taken in tennis. Although plans had been made for class and inter- class matches in the fall, they were not played off until May THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL and June. After one person proves! to be the champion of her class, she will play the champion of ‘another class, and the winner will then play the victors of the other classes, and thus the championship of the school will be decided. The best play- ers of the different classes are: Seniors, Daisy Graham; Jun- iors, Ethel Graham, and Helen Bridinger; Sophomores, Helen Truit, and Freshmen, Margaret Hahmann. BASEBALL The interclass baseball games began on May the twelfth between the Freshmen and Sophomore teams. Baseball is one of the favorite sports of the girls of the High School, and the contests between the classes were enthusiastically entered into by all of the girls. The scores of the Freshmen and Sopho- mores were very close at first, but the Sophomores began to score higher and higher, until at the end of the ninth inning the score was thirty-eight to thirteen in favor of the Sopho- mores. On May the thirteenth the Junior and Senior girls played a game of baseball with the result that the Junior girls won with a score of twenty-three to fourteen. The Juniors were then challenged to play the Sophomores to see which team would be the champions of the school. The game for the championship of the schook was played on May the nineteenth. This game caused much excitement among the girls of both the Junior and Sophomore teams, for both sides were certain that they would win. The score in the first few innings was very close, but the Sophomores soon took the lead. The Sophomores won the game with the score of twenty-six to six. The Sophomore girls proved themselves to be the champion baseball players of the interclass baseball games. The girls on the Sophomore team were: Catcher, Edith Anderson; pitcher, Mildred Russel; first base, Josephine Oliver; second base, Sylvia Tullet; third base, Thyra Morrill; THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL FEL es Pas aks a MeN SS RE PY TS ‘ shortstops, Mary ‘Tate and Helen Mallory; fielders, Mildred Wells, Lucy Strezlicki and Isabell Stroven, Elaine Nielsen, ° 20. Letha Fulton—“Who gave you that black eye, Al?” } Al Lucas—“Nobody gave it to me. T had to fight for it.” re) Mr. Borst—‘ What do you mean by speaking of ‘Bill Shakespeare,’ ‘Bob Burns,’ and ‘Kid London?’ ” Cliff Morrill—“You told me to get familiar with those authors.” 0 M. Finley—“How would you like to have a pet monkey?” Letha Fulton—‘Oh, my dear, this is so sudden.” O. John Lucas (at luncheon)—“Oh, won’t you have a little shrimp?” Virginia Pomeroy—“What a sweet way to propose.” O————— Fresie—“I beg your pardon, sir; what was the question?” Sophomore—“What’s the question?” Junior—“What?” Senior—Huh?” ———— Bill Wright—“I heard they don’t want Percy Alexanderson any longer.” ‘Hugh Haskill—‘Why not?” Bill Wright—“Because he is long enough already,” Fault of Subordinates Mr. Hodge—“Your squad isn’t drill- ing very well.” Don Kidd—“Hlow can it when the lieutenants you assigned me don’t know any more than I do. — “Are you a doctor?” she asked the ‘young man who runs the soda foun- tain. “No, Madam,” he replied, ‘I’m a fizzician.” Qe Mr. Borst—“In writing stories for children, my lad, you should write so that the most ignorant can under- stand.” B. Seymore—“Yes, sir; what part of it don’t you get?” as French is hard, although Miss Walker says it is the softest language we have. ‘ ——0. Mr. Borst—“One of my dreams has been realized.” Bill Schmidt—“Buy an auto?” Mr. Borst—“‘No, I went on the stage,” Class in chorus—“Where?” Mr. Borst—“Between Santa Rosa and. Healdsburg.” THE ECHO QF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL He Misses It. A colored soldier whose hand had been blown off was admitted to a base hospital. “Nurse,” he said, “kin Ah go back to the front tomorrow?” “Certainly not,” said “You have lost a hand.’ “Dat’s why Ah wants to go back to de front, nurse, Ah left mah razor in dat hand.” the nurse, ————— Why Waste Time. Daisy G—Why do you consider women superior to men in gence?” Mildred B—“A _ bald-headed man buys his restorer by the bottle doesn’t he?’ Daisy—‘Er-yes” Mildred—“Well, a waste time on a intelli- women doesn’t hair restorer, she buys hair.’ JiwondeR wHat mabe ESTER SORE WHEN | TOLD HER’ SHE WAS AS GOOD LOONING AS Fi Fi MALOOF, ( 4 Cy] DID YOU NOTICE HOW EASY OUR FELLOWS CLEANED UP THE LD Ss THE WAY MOST FEMALES THINK FOOTBALL SHOULD BE PLAYED. AND JUST THINK, IVE GOT WHEN A FELLOW NEEDS A FRIEND — AFTER AREAL FOOTBALL GAME. BASKETBALL LEAGUES? ee THE WAY DON KIDD LEARN TO RUNe oe LISTEN PERCY YOU SHOULD -N'T WEAR A HELMET WHEN YOu PLAY FOOTBALL BE -CAUSE IF YOU NEVER,YOu COULD BUTT EM WITH C THAT HEAD OF YOURS ANDL THEY'D NEVER KNOW WHAT HIT EMe PERCY “ALEXANDERSON- OUR viCiOUS FOOTBALL PLAYER,AND BOOB. IF THEY DIDN'T LOOK DIFFERENT YOU COULDNT TELL Em APART, nee eT CS AT ELC Reem ran EERO NOT Tr eI RHEE a aN DL ne Nee see _ THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL What Gets ’Em Virginia Pomeroy Her vampire ways Hazel Elgan Her fearless gaze Esther Wright O those clothes Marguerite Chapman Chispa Barnes “Baby Innocent face” PALTZ ATG LEP LOSS | GY eee ee eet rece eccene reas ats Her shape of grace (?) Frieda Walker Her wonderful eyes Eleanor Cockburn “Irene Castle” prize Ela) Pe ial a 120. 2S aa cca he ee ance ser Her complexion so fair 1 Ered os bed Sed 0) 1 lee tp een etree dele ee a aide toe ope ieee Her dutchcut hair Bella Fisk ; Her odd little talk Uyetaynbels pial ist os certs ine Unarmed Rees Pe eres Her clever walk Marylee Patton Who takes all senior joys Edith Anderson Loves all the boys Thyra Morrill... Flirts everywhere Jewel Hodgson Who is graceful and fair Joel Mallory ......It’s his pompador Bruce Seymore The way he opens the door Bill Cowan That square set chin Mervin Finley His cunning grin Donald Kidd Melvin Brooks : His shape of grace Hiugheliasiele aria ees: MS US LE EN His tailored dress Elmer Near His sweet bashfulness “Babe” Gemetti He’s a good kid Seaton Mitchell His spiffy lid Percy Alexanderson Wpaiie. Peltz. ois oe oe Pee este Se EL Eyes Joe Dearing His taste for kicks Edward Petersen His Ford (nix) NN eircCol | Lia Core fle cite SB aes erly apenas The way he flirts a eR THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL TESTER SE ieee ee ee eee ne eC ae His beautiful shirts Earl Kuykendal He’s sure some beaut Cliff Morrill George Leppo JORIS UC AS Tok eh 2 tee. OURS hu Raby aoe His jetblack locks The Faculty One day a Fisher from Holchester started to Walker to a mountain stream. The sky was Gray and Leddy until the sun Borst upon the scene. Across the rushing water Johnson, a Miner, was working. The Fisher caught two Steele heads, and decided to Brew some sweet java Coffee. Sh-sh-h, “pas un Mott,” a Wolfe approacheth. “Turner Luce,” shouted the Miner. Thereupon the Fisher turned, saw the Wolfe, splashed across the stream and ran to the Miner’s protecting Howes. Then the Miner said to him- self: “I must Decker in my only new garments,” but when the Fisher heard of this he said, “No, I Kent do it.” “Well, then,” replied the Miner, “Ill at least lend you Brown’s comb so that you may rearrange your misplaced locks in the O’Meara. Walking home through the woods the Fisher found a cute little Shaeffer and his sensation was Weir indeed. They pass- ed a prosperous gold Smith who was Talbot not fat. THE ECHO OF [SETTER RUN ALAWN MOWER OUERL (YOUR FACE oR THEYL ING YOu FoR) 7m |A_BOLSHEV THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL WE WILL NOW GO TO SALIS: BURY'S ANO HAVE SOMerHine| JOH-0-0-0 THOSE GOLDEN THREADS THAT CLUSTER SOL, TO EAT, LOVINGLY ROUND HER FINGERS WHEN SHE TWISTS THEM INTO THE SHINING CURLS THAT FALL SO PROFUSELY ROUND, HER LILY WHITE THROAT. | AM INTOXICATED WITH HER) LOVELINESS AND | LISTEN WITH EAGER DELIGHT TO THE] MUSIC OF HER MATCHLESS VOICE, AND OH THAT rosT EXQUISITE AROMA OF THAT CLINGING FACE POWDER, THOSE ADORABLE RUBY LIPS, THOSE LOVELY EYES THAT ARE NOTHING MORE THAN DEEP POOLS OF LOVING SATISFACT! | ONLY WISH | HAD AS MUCH NERVE. AS E.KUYKENDALL AND IF | DID | WOULD TELL HER THAT. | LOVE HER WITH ALL THE ARDOR OF A FIRST TRUE LOVE, OH MY! HONOR BY ASKING YOU TO GO TO THE SCHOOL PARTY WITH ME AND WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT 17, Fe PEDERSON GOT REAL BOLD AND ASKED DOROTHY SEAWELL TOGO YO THE SCHOOL PARTY WITH HIM, THE FRESHMAN RECEPTION. Well Some One Did It. Two men fought a duel. One man was named Shott, and the other Nott. Some said that Nott was shot, others that Shot was not. Hence it was better to be Shott than Nott. There was a rumor that Nott was not shot, and Shot avows that he shot Nott, which proves either that the shot Shott shot at Nott was not shot or that Nott was shot notwithsanding. On trial it was proved that the shot Shott shot shot Nott, or as accidents with firearms are frequent, it may be possible that the shot Shott shot shot himself, when the whole affair would resolve itself into its original ele- THE SOCIAL THRILLOF THE’ YEAR— THE WAY CLIFF MORRILL FELL FOR CHISPA BARNES AT. AN EXRAY OF J. LUCAS'S DOME NO WONDER HE'S BEEN ACTING SO PECULIAR SINCE MISS POMEROY CAME. INTO.HIS YOUNG AND INN- OCENT LIFE. ments, and Shott would be shot and Nott would be not. shot Shott Nott. Apparently, the shot shot not Shott but a OO I, Myself and Me. I am the best pal I ever had; I like to be with Me; I like to sit with Me and tell Myself things confidentially; I often sit and ask Me if I should or if I shouldn’t and I find that my ad- vice to Me is always pretty good. ———oO. = THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH Pete a Sara ea a A a a ee a eR ee as ee How True “When’s a joke not a joke” “Usually.” 0. Motto S. R. H. S. We teach all those we can, and those we can’t we can. ‘0: And He Found Out. A poetical neighbor hearing of the wisdom of the S. R. H. S. Agricul- tural department has sent this letter to them. Santa Rosa High School:—What shall I do? Each morn, when I visit my hen house I find tow or three fowls on their backs, their feet stick- ing straight up and their souls wan- dering through the fields of Elysian. What is the matter? Yours in trouble. By return mail. Dear Friend:— The principal trouble with your hens seems to be that they are dead. There isn’t much that you can do, as they will probably be that way for some time. Your respectfully, Mr, Hampton. to) Limericks There is a professor named Steele Who never eats a square meal; His mien is austere But gee, he can cheer; And this is the real Mr. Steele. Oo Now, there is a William J. Schmidt Who used to be bashful, a bit; Now at home and at school Hee’s the Shakespearian fool, And he never does quietly sit. — SCHOOL A Bit Clumsy Mae—“How does Bill make love?’ Thelma—‘Well, I define it as un- skilled labor.’ ’ O: Virginia Pomeroy—“Why is love like a canal?” Frank Feliz—“I dun’no.” Virginia—“Because you don’t know which drop drowned you.” oO. Has Another Think Coming. Pickpocket (visiting friend in jail) “T hired a lawyer for you this morn- ing, Slim, but I had to hand him my watch as a retainer.” Pal—“And did he keep it.” Pickpocket—“He thinks he did.” to) Avoid This Motto, Boys. Esther Wright—“What is the cor- rect translation of the motto of that lovely ring you gave me?” Don Kidd—“Faithful to the last.” Esther—“The last! How horrid! And you’ve always told me _ before that I was the very first. ‘0: An old-time physician, retired and living on a ranch, drove his gas- wagon to town where a negro farmer had advertised a cow for sale. “Hear you have a Jersey you want to get rid of,’ intimated the erst- while man of medicine. “Yassah, yassah, ah done got one of de fines’ Jerseys what am. Heah, yon’ Rastus, hump yo’ sef down to de back lot an chase up United States.” “What’s that?” said the farmer, who had an alert ear. “Is that the name of the cow?’ “Yassah, yassah, dat am her name. Yo’ see, Ah done call her United States ‘cause she done gone dry.” THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL A Village Girl Eloped in her fath- er’s clothes. And the next day the local paper come out with an account of the elopment headed: FLEES IN FATHER’S PANTS O There was a young man named Wright Who was so exceedingly bright That his folks took a pole When at night they did stroll, And put hm on top for a light. ‘O- Catty. Edith McGuire—‘What makes you think Al Lucas loves me so desper- ately?” Edith Anderson—‘Oh, a thousand things! He always looks so pleased, for instance, when you sing and play.” te) Bright Pupil. Miss Leddy—“What is the meaning of “alter ego?” Harry Torr—“It means the “other 1” Miiss Leddy—“Give me a sentence containing the phrase.” Harry Torr—‘He winked his alter ego.” O Telephone Conversation A. D. 6000 Spiritualistic lady has just called up her husband, who is dead. S. L.—John, dear, is that you? John:—‘‘Yes, my dear.” S. L.—John are you happy?” John—“Yes, my dear.” S. L.—‘“John, dear are you happier than you were on earth with me?” John:—“Yes my dear.” S. L.—(sighing) Heaven must be a wonderful place. John:—I’m not there, Mary. Dr. Wolf—‘Now. Sidney, suppose you wanted to build a $1,000 house and had only $700, what would you do?” Sidney D.—‘“Marry a $300.” girl with o- Otherwise Occupied Virginia P—“When Babe proposed on” to you did he get down on his knees! Hazel E—“I should say not.’ Virginia—‘Well why didn’t he?” ‘Hazel E—‘Well-er-probably be- cause they occupied at the time.” were O—— Her Little Plan. Mrs. Fulton—“ I see you a good deal with young Finley.” Letha—“Yes, mother.” Mrs. Fulton—“I hope you going to marry a spendthrift.’ Letha—Oh, no. I don’t think Vl marry him. But it’s nice going around with one.’ are not 0. Kidding Father With deep anguish he begged her to reconsider her answer. “If you don’t marry me, Millie, I'll blow my brains out” Oh, come now. don’t do any- thing as rash as that But—but, she reflected softly, “that would be a good joke on father. for he thinks you haven’t any.’ mE HT oe re ch Greatness. Mr. Alexander —‘Remember, son, Garfield drove mules on a tow-path and Lincoln split rails.” Percy—‘I know. dad. but say. did any of these Presidents ever crank a cold motor in a storm for a half hour before he discovered that he didn’t have any gasoline?” THE ECHO OF THE Father—“What is favorite hymn, Martha?’ Daughter—“The one away last night, Father.” oO ‘Fortune Teller—(reading cards)— “You have money coming to you, but no sickness whatever.” Client—“That’s singular, I’m new doctor across the street.” ‘0: your you chased the Neighbor—“I understand that your son got his B. A. and M. A. at col- lege.” Father—“Yes, but it is still his P. A. that supports him. oO Was He Well Educated? Pa heard Bill give the football yell, For joy he scarce could speak, He murmured, “Mother, listen To our Billie talking Greek.’ 0. How complicated the simplest thing can be made was shown by an en- gineer who said to a company. “This morning I went over to see a new machine we’ve got at our place and it’s astonishing how it works.” “And how does it work?” asked one. “Well,” was the reply, “by means of a pedal attachment a fulcrumed lever converts a vertical reciprocating motion into a circular movement. The principal part of the machine is a huge disk that revolves in a verticai plane. Power is applied through the axis of the disk, and work is done on the periphery, and the hardest steel by mere impact may be reduced to any shape.” “What is this wonderful machine2” was asked. “A grindstone.” fo AS NEE ES a Pca A ds ES acs eaaanoel Ueea ea ed al oe RE a helt EN SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL s When a girl smiles don’t think she is flirting. Maybe she thinks your face is funny. Oo A. Trachman—“When I was little I was kicked by a horse and knocked senseless.” B. Seymour—“When do you expect to recover.” Oo. Mr. Bailey (Physics) — ‘What makes a tea-ksttle sing just before it boils?” Ditty Winters—“The molecules are crying for help.’ °. ma O men, take a lesson from this When you fain would embezzlo a k:ss Tt may cost you a stake If you make a mistake And happen to take the wrong miss. te) Do You Know It? There’s the boy with mon galore, He’s the kind the girls adore. Do you know it? And the girl who primps and dolls, ‘By the mirrors in the halls. Do you know it? There’s the boy who always laughlis, At mistakes we make in class. Do you know it? And the girl with rosy cheeks, They last one day and not a week. Do you know it? There’s the girl who tells the news, Does she? T’ll say she doves). Do you know it? But the worst of all in our dear school Is he who smokes and playeth pool. Do you know it? 278i aap aera coe ee EN ne THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL The Study Hall 3 From a Teacher’s Point of View In the front of the study hall sits a teacher just arriving at the school. Not a sound is to be heard, save the tick, tick, tick of the old clock, and here and there the turning of a page, or the rattling, crumbling sound of a piece of paper. Then, as the teacher is almost convinced that Santa Rosa has some plendid pupils, from a far corner comes a long drawled “Me-ce-ow-oo.” The teacher immediately goes to that corner of the room, while in the opposite corner the steady tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp of feet keep time to her hurried walk. She turns to go toward the tramping, and everything is again quiet except for for a giggle here and there about the room. All at once comes a quick “Mee-ow” from said corner. This time the teacher walks to the front of the study hall, and again is heard the tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp of feet, louder, louder, until the teacher raps on the desk and silence prevails. She then announces, “If this is not stopped, I shall have to call the principal!” Nothing can be heard but the tick, tick, tick, of the clock. The teacher says to herself, “Well, I have bluffed them out all right,” But from some unknown place comes a flying penny, and drops with a crack, and then a jingle on the floor. Then another and another and another follow, until everry fellow has thrown his last penny. The bell now rings to let the teacher know that the period is about at end. Another tick, tick, tick, tick and the last bell rings. The teacher is much relieved. Roland Herbert. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL LAWSON-RINNER ROSENTHAL’S OPVICAL ‘CO, Pacific Sales Co. OPTOMETRISTS Phone 205 (Specialists in Fitting Glasses) WE DUPLICATE ANY LENS 535 Fourth Street Santa Rosa. Cal.| WE ALWAYS UNDERSELL No Matter How Low | 309, 311. 313 Fourth Street | the others may go D. K. HAWLEY TIRES OF ee eps; PAINTS. QUALITY OILS. VARNISHES , Painting Retreading That Pays and Paperhanging SIMCOE BROS Telephone 841-J : 203 Exchange Ave. Santa Rosa. Cal.| N- S. G. W. Bldg. Phone 61 BAUMAN SON FRANK C. LOOMIS AUTO TOP WORKS Phone 937 DRY GOODS Stationery Tops a Specialty AND LADIES’ Tops and Seat Covers FURNISHING GOODS Phone 702-J “It Pays to Shop Here” 513-15 Third St. Santa Rosa} 521 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. CARDS BOOKLETS RUTHERFORD'S Santa Rosa Printery WILDWOOD DAIRY A .C. McWILLIAMS Formerly Just the Best Milk C. A. Wright, Printing Dept. and Cream in Town 642 Fifth St. Near D. Street Fifth Street Ooposita Humboldt Phone 1192 Santa Rosa Stationery Announcements Programs THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL JOHN HOOD CO. | Fountain Pens Watohmakers: Jewelers and Engravers Stationery Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. Books LaDUE Pictures STETSON Official U S L Battery Service Station Office Supplies Official Auto-Lite Service Station Office Furniture|“ ' MAKES oF Batteries, Magnetos, Ig- nition Systems, Etc., Re- es ; paired and Recharged : iteErs 'ypewriters PHONE 1103 102 Main St. Santa Rosa, Cal. CORRICK’S BELDEN HEHIR Manufacturers of and Dealers Formerly in Harness and Saddlery and c. y. Wright’s Auto Trimming in all Branches 430 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL FOR PHONOGRAPHS AND RECORDS Visit our show rooms and see the largest and finest stock in the Nerth Bay Counties. Standardized Lines VICTROLAS VICTOR RECORDS SONORA PHONOGRAPHS LarcestT Music DEALERS IN Sonoma County 75 Martow’s Music House ?’§ €15 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, California |STANLEY SONOMA SEED CO. [Pa Ns Seeds and Plants 5100 SCHOOL Bulbs and Shrubs ers Mone Fruit and Nut Trees Cover Crops Stock and Poultry Remedies Drugs Eastman Kodaks Tools and Sprayers and and 7 spe: nT Drug Sundries Films 424 Fourth St. Santa Rosa, Cal. We Have Our Own Trial Grounds, Seed Farm and Nursery. The Place to Buy Drugs JERRY W. CLAYPOOL, Class ’92 705 Fourth St. Santa Rosa, Cal.|433 FOURTH ST. PHONE 24 Claypool’s Pharmacy THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Get a Business Education!!! Positions for Every Graduate Hundreds of Calls for Office W ork AND WE COULD NOT SUPPLY ONE-HALF THE DEMAND Big Business is looking to the SANTA ROSA BUSINESS COLLEGE for Help Business Men Know Us--They Know Our Graduates “Make Good’’ One Bank Alone Has Employed Twenty of Our Graduates Any young man or young woman who will learn to figure accurately, to write a good business hand, to keep accounts correctly, to write shorthand, to operate a typewriter, and WHO HAS OUR RECOMMENDATION, can secure a good position and good salary. We have placed many graduates at salaries ranging from $90 to $150 per month to start. It pays to attend a school wih a reputation. The Santa Rosa Business College “STANDS AT THE TOP” Its Text Books are used in Hundreds of Commercial Schools in the Unied States and Canada. Nearly 100,- 000 copies have already been sold. Now is the time to start College Opens Monday, September 6th THE ECHO OF THE Santa Rosa Transfer and Storage Co. A. D. SUND, Prop. Barn—A and Sixth Streets Office Phone 377 Residence Phone 606 Stable Phone 515-J Office—Occidental Bldg., Fifth and B Streets, Santa Rosa AGENTS FOR FUEL OIL CALIFORNIA CAFE RESTAURANT A la Carte Service Italian Dishes Shell Fish PHONE 43 433 Fourth St. Santa Rosa R. F. CLEAVELAND Staple and Fancy Groceries HAY FEEDS AND COAL Phone 26 Third Street Santa Rosa, Cal. SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Have Your Clothing Properly Washed at the Santa Rosa Pioneer Laundry Co. 134 Fourth St. In soft water, reduced to O hardness by the newly installed REFINITE WATER SOFTENER, and see how sweet and clean they are returned to you. Phone 158 QUALITY SERVICE FERGUSON'S CREAMERIE PATRONIZE OUR FOUNTAIN Candies Santa Rosa Ice Cream 5th Mendocino Ave. WALT SHOE CO. THE HOUSE OF BETTER SHOES Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL BRAINS ARE MOST IMPORTANT in fighting the world’s battles, but being well- dressed gives one a footing among those who have achieved Adler Rochester Clothes are selected by men of discrim- ination, because they typify the higher qualities of hand tailoring and design. We appreciate especially, the exacting demands of the high school and college trade. Expert Tailor at your service. Open Saturday nights until 9:00 p. m. BROOKS CLOTHING CO. SANTA ROSA, CALIF. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Wm. McK. STEWART E. McK, STEWART ST. ROSE DRUG STORE The Store of Quality DRUGS, MEDICINES, PERFUMES, TOILET ARTICLES, SPONGES, TRUSSES, ETC. The Place Where You Get a Square Deal Hours 7:30 A. M. to 8 P. M. COR. FOURTH AND A STS, PHONE! 76 SANTA ROSA, CAL. ° EEA Se ane A ER OT LW lee et we COON BENT KEEGAN BROS. AGENT FOR WEDGEWOOD STOVES AND RANGES Home of New and Second Hand] HART SCHAFFNER MARX Goods of All Kinds Good Clothes 211 B Street Santa Rosa, Cal.] FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA, CAL. Phone J. C. MAILER 1o0o FOR DRUGS HARDWARE. CO. AND MEDICINES Farm and Garden Implements W. E. RUTHERFORD Stoves and Ranges : 401 Mendocino Avenue Mailer Building) Santa Rosa Cor. Dark Fifth Street i, BOYS ! We're working our Men's Department into headquarters for stylish clothes. Come in and talk over your “dress-up” problems with us. We want your ideas. ISSANTA ROSAS BEST Srrae THE ECHO OF THE TELEPHONE 1128 HARDWARE AND IMPLEMENT C0 DIXON The Winchester Store High Grade Hardware, Keen Kutter Cutlery and Tools are fully guaran- teed. Perfection or Clark Jewel Oil Stoves give perfect satisfaction. High Grade Aluminum and Enamel Ware for the kitchen 425 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Of Course--- the Cuts Halftones and Engravings for “THE ECHO” Were furnished by BANKER HARTSOOK BUILDING 523 Fourth Street Santa Rosa McKINNEY TITUS DEALERS IN NEW AND SECOND HAND FURNITURE Phone 657-W Carpets, Matting, Linoleum and Stoves ny 804 Fourth St. Santa Rosa, Cal. LL THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL HORSE-SHOE TIRES AND TUBES Extra Quality Tires Everything for Your Automobile MOORE HERIOT FIFTH AND MENDOCINO PHONE 453 EASTMAN C. W. CULLEN KODAKS GROCERY P WwW r Developing e are as close to your doo as your telephone will allow us, and our phone is easy to LUTTRELL DRUG CO remember—its 803. WE DELIVER TWICE DAILY and Printing Phone 3 Santa Rosa WE KNOW HOW A. P. MacGREGOR TO CUT HAIR WATCHMAKER Occidental AND JEWELER Personal Attention Shaving Parlor Given to All Work ERNEST CORNETT, Prop.| 411 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL Geo. Henderson Phone 548 W STYLE HEADQUARTERS | LOMOCIOD 517 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa } Clothes for Young Men and Men Who Stay Young THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL DR. S. S. SMITH Drs. Clayson V. OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Gardiner Latest Instruments for ena Diagnosing and Violet Ray Treatment ay Walter Reed 527'4 Fourth St. Santa Rosa, Cal. DR. H. J. TRACHMAN SPECIALIST Eye, Ear, Nose PAINLESS LENTISTS and Throat OVER WHITE HOUSE Phone 134-W Exchange Bank Bldg. Fourth Street Santa Rosa VIRGIL HOFFER, Dr. Jackson Temple DADs Bank of Italy Build ing PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Telephone Connection Santa Rosa California G. W. Mallory, M. D. D. R. M. BONAR PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Bank Building Exchange Bank Building Residence 718 Cherry St. Phone 248-R Santa Rosa, Cal. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL The PRESS DEMOCRAT SANTA ROSA’S LEADING NEWSPAPER Printing Ruling Bookbinding Engraving Stamping Embossing Largest and Most Complete Plant North of San Francisco Fgicdse RENE BOY, Editor and Proprietor. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL EAT TABLE QUEEN BREAD MADE BY MOORE’S AMERICAN BAKERY 208 FOURTH STREET PHONE 734-W SANTA ROSA, CALIF. WHE LEB BROS: Van Storage Co. BARNETT and READING EXPRESS DRAYMEN INSURANCE Long Distance Moving REAL ESTATE Fi a Specialty Phone 149 Phones 60 and 204 629 Fourth St. Santa Rosa, Cal.| Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL SPORTING GOODS..- Gym Suits, Base Balls, Track Shoes, Foot Balls, ennis Racquets, Golf Balls, Tennis Balls, Golf Clubs, Etc., Etc. AUTO CAMP OUTFITS... Collapsible Tents, Beds, Chairs, Tables, Cupboards, Single and Double Cots, Canteens, Running Board Luggage Carriers. WALTER H. NAGLE “SPORTMEN’S HEADQUARTERS 315 Mendocinn Avenue Santa Rosa, California __— SANTA ROSA MONUMENT CoO. DEALERS IN MARBLE AND GRANITE A. Bellesi M. Galleazi R. Thomson THE PLACE TO 423 FIFTH STREET Near Postoffice H. C. COLTRIN BUY GOOD, CLEAN, FRESH Groceries | JACOBS’ CANDIES ICE CREAM 317 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa LUNCHES Visit Our Dance Hall Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. een LC A Eee, THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA .HIGH SCHOOL You Can Always Do Better with the J. C.. PENNEY CO. Where you can outfit the family under one roof for less money 412-414 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA, CALIF. W. H. PERKINS’ STRENGTHEN CYCLERY OLD FRIENDSHIPS PIERCE BICYCLES ’NUFF SAID With a new portrait—the gift 406 Mendocino Avenue Santa Rosa that exacts nothing in return, Phone 937 yet has a value that can only be estimated in kindly thoughtfulness. H. O. THOMAS eegIRES OF QUALITY NELSON KELLY-SPRINGFIELD AND HEWITT THOMAS VULCANIZING Make’ the Appointment Today WORKS 223 Fourth St. Santa Rosa, Cal. Phone 461-J THE ECHO OF THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL VELVET ICE CREAM and GOLDEN WEST BUTTER Made by Santa Rosa Creamery SA aL reemee tree ee ee eT ees ADS) DRS. BOGLE AND SHAW Physicians and Surgeons SPEER MOTOR Co. King Eight Santa Rosa California and Mitchell Motor Cars Irving S. Kurlander 312-14 Mendocino Ave. SPECIALIZING Santa Rosa California Hires Root Beer Also All Lines of Soft Drinks and Candies 310 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa | AUTOGRAPHS Christmas N niet 5) Sana Rost High Schook a TWEE ad Be as a3 Cc g Net 5 eee. £ R me Aone PY ae = | An Unknown Voice The Second Feam Editorial Staff Letters From The Faculty Football Organizations Quills Analy’s “Razz” Jokes Read Them Che Stat A Wishes Merry Yon Christmas Pe Pee Sara Prudent People Purchase Prickly Porcupines Volume Santa Rosa, California, December, 1920 Number 2 Nerves I had committed a crime of which I could not imagine my- self capable, a crime which caused me to flee from the town I was born in and seek a hiding place from the law. After many weeks of hardship and terrible experience, I succeeded in finding a hiding place, where I would be safe from the law, but not from my guilty conscience. Such a place was Krieg, a little quiet old town where trade and business were slow and everything was quiet. How: soothing it was—this quiet that gave peace to my shat- ! tered nerves! No longer need I tremble upon hearing some 5 5 undue niose or hide when some one seemed to be looking at me, All this was over now, for I had installed myself in a fine, large, old house in the grandest and quietest part of this very quiet old town. I had always been intensely nervous, so my bitter experience kept me always in danger of a nervous break-down. My con- science bothered me continually, never letting me forget. The town clock upon the first peal of every hour would cause me to start violently. This I easily remedied when I closed the windows. I could not, however, keep out the heavy clang of the curfew, which penetrated even into the inner rooms of my house of silence. Though I should be expecting it, the dull 4 THE PORCUPINE sound would make me start nervously and cause my heart to beat abnormally for many minutes afterward. The great hall, in which stood a tall, slow-ticking clock, wes for days a torture chamber. After days when it ticked itself quiet, I left it so and relied upon my quiet watch to in- dicate the time of day. Although I now lived in comparative quiet and safety I was not at ease, for my very active imagination called forth unknown and unreasonable fears. Even the silence would have been an halucination were it not for a great white Rus- sian wolf-hound which was forced to be his master’s silent partner. He did nothing but lie silently before the fire and gaze morosely in the soft-colored flames of the gas log. In his attitude were reflected my spirits and the general impression of all things about me. I had been living in my house for about two weeks and was already begining to gain in self assurance. The longer a certain event is delayed in happening the more one feels that the chances of its happening are decreased. One night, however, something happened which was event- ually to completely unnerve me, leaving me weak and trembl- ing. About midnight of the first day in the third week, I was awakened from my light and uneasy sleep by the lonely, wavering howl of a dog. For many minutes these long, wierd calls continued. Although my window was closed | could hear plainly. I covered my head with the quilts, to keep from hearing the sound. The following night the quavering howls were repeated. I half expected them, although I had no reason. The third night I lay awake again, listening for that accusing sound. At twelve o’clock or thereabout I heard it for the third time, as I expected. The remainder of the night held nothing but terror for me. In the morning I tried to reason. Was it really ex- traordinary that some neighbor’s dog should howl outside my window at the moon? But it had rained much, and the sky had been seldom clear—then, too, was I sure my neighbors kept a dog? One thing was certain—I must try to clear up this extra- ordinary occurence in a matter-of-fact manner as soon as pos- THE PORCUPINE 5 sible. For me it was a genuine ordeal. But I finally gathered courage to face my neighbors, and inquire of them whether they kept a dog. I found that the few who kept them always secured them in the kennels during the night. I went back into my house, worried. I could not get the superstitition off my brain. I again fell victim to another attack of nerves. Now, in my craven state of mind, I was certain I would hear this wierd accusing call every night, until perhaps 1 was dead. It now became a certainity, for on this, the fourth night I heard it again—those long-drawn-out howls which made such havoc with nty peace of mind. Weeks and weeks went by, but through my window every night came that wierd call finding my listening ear and tortur- ing my guilty conscience. Each night held in store for me in- describable sights and sounds which my sensitive imagination conjured up before me. J was constantly preyed upon by unreasonable fears which kept me in a constant nervous trembl- ing. I no longer could remember clearly, and my mind wander- ed incoherently. Now and then I found myself doing things for which I had no reason. Sometimes I would sit for hours in a mental stupor, forgetting to eat or to light my fire. I began to doubt my reason. All these absurd reactions perhaps seem a bit foolish or absurd, but it must be remembered that my nerves were. ex- tremely sensitive and in a depraved condition. Perhaps this is the reason why my imagination was so active, causing me to see things which I am now certain, were halucinations. As a result of this depravity in mind and body—I con- tracted a fever, and became very sick. I had no one to take care of me or keep me in bed, so I did whatever my feverish brain directed. My temperature must have become very high, for I was out of my head many times. When night came I was very sick. As I lay listening for THE PORCUPINE that inevitable wolfish howl, my: fevered brain caused me to be filled with unnatural courage, and a desire to battle with the “thing,” superhuman though it might be. The more I thought of it, the more determined I became to go out under the trees and meet—whatever awaited nte there. So. immediately when the first howl broke the stillness of the dark foggy night, I began to creep along the hedges and among the flower vines, toward the spot whence came the sounds which racked my conscience-stricken being. At last I was upon it. It loomed up in front of me, startled and staring; with eyes that looked like two lumps of phosporus in the darkness. I sprang upon it;—my hands found its throat; what rage I felt—it was a living breathing thing! Every ob- ject grew black before my eyes. When my mind cleared, I found my fingers locked about the throat of my own faithful dog. Its body was already quite rigid. The fever had evidently caused a stroke similar to catalepsy, causing my muscles to remain rigid—strangling my beloved pet. I had never suspected this silent old companion; all the while I thought him locked in the house. He had ferreted thru some opening of which I was unaware. [ had raised him from a pup, and had always known him to be very unlike other dogs; and I so account for his unnatural howling on dark nights. Man’s frightened brain generally attributes to the super- natural all things which he cannot explain. Nn to + THE PORCUPINE a An Unknown Voice Mildred Wells As the steamer made its way over the horizon of the ocean, the upper deck was empty except for one man who was gazing into the ocean . As he stood there a voice said, “What the devil are you doing up here-” The man turned and looked around to see who was accosting him but there was no ‘one on the deck to his knowledge. He turned and again looked toward the ocean and once more the voice demanded, “What the devil are you doing up here?” He turned again this time sharply. The voice.seemed to have come from the steamer chairs, but when he looked there he saw only four empty chairs, and another which had a steamer rug flung over it. He turned again to look into the ocean with a puzzled expression on his face. Then from the steamer chairs there came @ chuckle. The man wheeled around very quickly and strode to the chair which had the steamer rug over it, and snatched it up, and there on the chair was a parrot. The man looked shamefully at the parrot for a moment and then bursting out laughing said, “What the devil are you doing up here?” HK) Re Che Second ey Raymond Clar Oh! its fine for the team to be cheered for and praised, After the game has been won. But while we rejoice at our great victories We forget what some others have done Now, there’s big Mr. So and So who made a large gain And, perhaps won the game for our school But how could he do it if he didn’t train ’Gainst the second team each afternoon? It’s the second team boys who never are praised, That help win the game for otir side, They are knocked down and pounded and kicked until dazed, To make Mr. So and So fit. So it’s quite right to praise the first team for their work, But don’t forget some one else did their bit. A Student Body Publication Issued Every School Month in the Interest of the Santa Rosa High School SINGLE COPIES 2 2 2 2 TWENTY CENTS Editorial Staff Piditeromis hie fase ae hcg teeta gee od 8 a kab eg Carl Stroven MSSOCIALC Teuton telco Shee ae eh Malcolm Weeks BLAS grovel O08 10) el teas ea aan ae te IEA Catherine Pressley Gerald Wade Sq tidai Vora tall Stab coy dopo ene eaenla e6 Re Ca Frank Feliz SSOCIGEV ASCOT erent eee tte etre seen TEN ree SITE Jean Mailer ASinlSgeAtetiCne same reee eset eey ea es a deat aee Helen Truitt EXCHANGE SOU ILORe es ae ee ea eee ek a9 Robin Lehrberger SCHON, REPOItar tense sere PE eal) cama ont eh Francis Piazzi talie Cantoanishes. stort easter lms) aes Joe Dearing Dtatiubhotoprapheri tees are ee el ee a Frank Grace OKe a tditoryg: Fone ne ee Ar eth e ALN Roy Hayward ba thwACViSOLS) = enon ee eee Miss Fisher, Miss Mott Business Staff Wana ret S20 ieee at tt, AU ae Pree CO) s2 GV RINE SIE Stanley Everett ASSISTANT MANAGERS Roland Herbert Roswell Penry Joseph Bussman Vinton Deter Address all correspondence to “The Porcupine”, Santa Rosa, California | | | | | | | | | THE PORCUPINE 9 Letters from the Faculty A Teacher Will Contribute To This Department Every Month. Editor :— We wish to call your attention to the fact that nothing was said in the last issue of THE PORCUPINE concerning the orchestra as one of the school activities. While jit is true that this aggregation has not yet made its first appearance, and so may not deserve public notice, it would have helped, perhaps, to bring out some of those who play instruments but who have not yet become members of the orchestra, if an announcement had been made of its existence. An orchestra cannot be developed in a few weeks, nor in a few months. Any attempt to do that would result in failure. If we are to organize and develop an orchestra, we should have in mind a conception of what such an organization should be when developed. We should have some knowledge of the energy and skill necessary to bring such an organiza- tion to maturity, and, above all, we should consider the con- structive value of an orchestra to the school and to the com- munity. Now, since an orchestra is essentially a co-operative or- ganization, and its success depends not only upon the co- operation of its individual members but also upon the co- operation of the community, we take this means of bringing before the student body our needs and our desires. The success of the project depends upon the entire student body as a potent factor. We wish to establish an orchestra here commensurate with the size of the school. And we do not see any reason why this High School should not have an orchestra equal to that of other High Schools of its size. If other communities real- ize the constructive and moral force of an orchestra, why should not this community realize its up building and con- structive forces? What constitutes an orchestra? It is not an aggregation of first and second violins and a few wind instruments. It 10 THE PORCUPINE consists of four classes of instruments namely, strings, wood- wind, brass-wind, and percussives. Of the first class, we are in need of a viola, a cello and a bass; and we should have these to get the proper balance. Of the second class, we need a set of clarinets, and of the fourth class, a set of drums. The clarinets and drums could be used for a band as well as for an orchestra. This number of instruments, as named above is we might say, the minimum requirement for an orchestra. The question naturally arises——How shall we procure this minimum? Wherever orchestras have been organized in High Schools the organization has been most successful where the schools have purchased the instruments that are not in common use as solo instruments. Plays, dances and circuses have been used by means by which money is raised for the purchase of musical instruments. We are eager to know what the Santa Rosa High School will do in setting and maintaining such standards and in bringing such a project to realization. (Signed) DOT. McCARTEY. THE PORCUPINE Football Frank E. Feliz ‘21 Mid-season had passed and the Santa Rosa High School football team was preparing for the important games to come. The first league game was to be played with Napa High. The winner of that game would then play the winner of the Marin County League for the championship of the Northwest Sec- MoOncor -the eed EG The last practice game before the league games was to be with R ichmond High. We had played the same team in the first game of the season and only beaten them by a small score so our team looked for a hard game. SANTA ROSA HIGH 23—RICHMOND o. Santa Rosa had expected some opposition from the Rich- mond eleven, but we were disappointed. It was a decisive victory for “Grace’s gang.” We used every style of American foothall in that game and scored twice on passes, besides an end run score and field-goal. Ernie Nevers drop-kicked the ball from the 35 yeard line in the first quarter for the first score of the game. Then in the second quarter the score was raised to ten points by a touch- down around end and convert, both by Ernie Nevers. ‘Then Santa Rosa commenced their aerial tactics. A series of for- ward passes bewildered the Richmond backs. Cliff Morrill at left end caught a long forward pass and carried it 60 yards to a touchdown. Another long pass by Nevers was nabbed by Don Kidd, who streaked his way for 55 yards and another touchdown. Ernie missed one but converted the other. Mor- rill, Grace and Cowan played a great game on the line while 12 THE PORCUPINE in the backfield Devoto, Kidd, Nevers and Kyle statred in unison showing good teamwork’ and hard smooth playing without errors. When the final whistle blew the score stood 23-0, This was a warning to the Napa High team who were to invade our city the foliowing Saturday. During the week the team prepared for a hard game. A big, enthusiastic rally was held before the game, reminiscent of other teams, wearing the Orange and Black, and carrying victory back to Santa Rosa Hi. The day of the game was ideal and the field was in excellent condition. Napa sent over several hundred rooters a! cclors of Santa Rosa High were present in the greatest number that has ever witnessed an interscholastic contest in this city for years. SANTA ROSA HIGH 42—NAPA 2. Santa, Rosa was to receive the ball. Napa kicked off aad the game was on. Their line proved woefully weak so Nevers calling signals sent Kyle, Dearing, Devoto, through their line for consistent gains, while he often carried the ball himself for a certain call of “First down.” We started rolling up the score when Joey Dearing, at rignt- half plunged through their defense for a touchdown in the first quarter. Then in the second quarter we recovered the ball when a Napa punt was blocked. Bucking the ball down to striking distance of the Napa goal, was an easy matter. Then Kyle, left half, ripped through their line for the second score of the game. Santa Rosa failed to convert: the first score but kicked a goal on the second touchdown. Towards the end of the first half Napa managed to get the ball down to our 35 yard line. They tried a drop-kick but the kick fell short. Santa Rosa touched the ball down back of the goal line. This was a touchback and the ball was to go to the 20 yard line. But the umpire observed a technical break in the rules and the play was ruled as a safety, giving me her only two points in the game. The first half ended 13-2 In the third quarter Santa Rosa took the aggressive. Napa tried the back-Rugby pass and fumbled several fies Don S39Q AanNncoH LN@BaM A@HL MN ™MOUY aneH f T THE PORCUPINE FPUDM pPjOuep----BSsoOY eByUeG “SA UOIUL) siedjewe ys 14 THE PORCUPINE Kidd caught a wonderful forward pass and raced 40 yards to a touchdown. Straight football was our play aiter that. Ernie Nevers smashed his way through their line for a touchdown. Captain Grace carried the ball over for another score after a sensational march down the field by the Santa Rosa _ backs. Then Ernie Nevers placed the ball between the posts for the final score of the game on a line-plunge. Kook ee Te SANTA ROSA HIGH 25—TAMALPAIS UNION HIGH 3. The biggest game in this section of the state was played ankle-deep in mud against the school that defeated us in “19 by an overwhelming score. However, is was to be a different story and a different score this year. A straight game of foot- ball was our play throughout the full time. The soft, rain- soaked field prevented the team from using their trick plays or shift formations. The Tamalpais line was not strong enough to hold the plunging Santa Rosa backfield, and Nevers, Kyle, Kidd and Devoto smashed through their defense for consistent gains. Nevers made the first score of the game on a line-buck in the first quarter. Then Tamalpais recovered a fumble and ad- vanced the ball to the 30 yard line, on a series ef end runs. Then they dropped back to try a field-goal. It was a difficult angle to kick from yet the try was successful and Tamalpais scored her only points in the game. The rest of the half Santa Rosa kept the ball near the Tamalpais goal but were un- able to score. The first half ended 6-3. In the second half Santa Rosa came back strongly and de- termined to raise the score. Devoto, playing left-half was the individual star of the game. Both on offensive and defensive he played the best game he has played this season. Devoto scored first on a buck outside of tackle. We kept the ball in their territory for the rest of the third quarter. After their first score our team ‘saw to it that they had no more chance at our goal. Although Tamalpais Union played their hardest they were un- able to even threaten our goal line during the rest of the same In the last quarter Devoto began his tearing tactics again. 15 THE PORCUPINE 41D $0 S ‘MON $0 SucIdweyg “GH “YS a A AK yf | ' | | sand antic | | | aps” | a D i) = yi b3, | ZB we | — tp ) Y Ke | 20. Go N my AS GSS Cpe SSF | | THE PORCUPINE Get a Business Education!!! Any young man or young woman who WHO HAS OUR RECOMMENDATION, at salaries ranging from $90 to $150 already been sold. Good.” One Bank has employed Twenty correctly, to write shorthand, to operate Its Text Books are used in Hundreds of in the United States and Canada. Nearly “BE PATRONIZERS OF ADVERTISERS” POSITIONS FOR EVERY GRADUATE Hundreds of Calls for Office Work AND WE COULD NOT SUPPLY ONE-HALF THE DEMAND Big Business is looking to the SANTA ROSA BUSINESS COLLEGE for Help Business Men Know Us—They Know Our Graduates “Make of our graduates. will jearn to figure accurately, to write a good business hand, to keep accounts a typewriter, and can secure a good position and good salary. We have placed many graduates per month to start. It pays to attend a school with a reputation. The Santa Rosa Business College “STANDS AT THE TOP” Commercial Schools 100,000 copies have NOW !S THE TIME TO START College Opens Monday, January 3d eacrretntedieainicaesnaeeains saminda anseesicarerdiisieess e sas THE PORCUPINE 17 The ball was advanced down the field on successive line bucks to Tamalpais’ 15 yard line. Then Devoto carried the ball over on a line plunge between our left guard and tackle, with Tom Grace running splendid intereference. Tamalpais Union advanced the ball to our 25 yard line with but a few minutes to play. ; They tried a forward pass but to cinch the game Devoto intercepted it and raced 75 yards down the field for a touch- down in one of the most spectacular plays of the day. Converting one out the four tries for goal was a good record considering the muddy condition of the field. The absence of Joe Dearing, our speedy half-back was a handicap to the team. On account of injuries he was unable to play, but Don Kidd filled his position creditably. The game ended 25-3 with Santa Rosa High Football Team Champions of the Northwest Section of the California Interscholastic Federation. The following Saturday Santa Rosa was to play Berkeley High for the Championship of the North Coast Section. The week before the game the team put in some hard practices. The latter part of the week the team went into strict training and remained at school during the Thanksgiving vacation. They had a royal Thanksgiving dinner at the school, with roast turkey and all the fixings, served by several girls from the Senior Class and prepared by Miss Morrill, the Domestic Science teacher. The team slept at the school the two nights before the game, and Saturday morning the squad left for Berkeley. MeL ea ee se SANTA ROSA HIGH o—BERKELEY HIGH 61. In the last league game of the season Santa Rosa was de- cisively defeated by the Berkeley High team, The game was played on the Universnty of California field, which was rain- soaked and slippery from the rains of the week before. Berkeley scored six times in the first half. Santa Rosa High did not play the same brand of game she has played in former contest. We were fairly and squarely defeated by a team of superior weight, with more experience and older players. The second half showed better playing by our team and the Berkeley team could only score three times during the THE PORCUPINE the complete new line of Wright Ditson Sporting Goods Come in and see them! HARDWARE IMPLEMENT CO. THE WINCHESTER STORE 425 4th Street Santa Rosa “BE PATRONIZERS OF ADVERTISERS” —== = THE PORCUPINE 19 remainder of the game. They did not use as many substti- tutes as in former games. Their running interference was responsible for most of their touchdowns and every man on their teant was in the play all the time. Berkeley played a clean hard game and they should undoubtedly win the state championship with the team material they have. Morrill, our speedy left end played a spectacular game, catching several forward passes thrown by Ernie, and also played a fine brand of game on the defense. Johnson at the right end position, played a good game for Santa Rosa on the defense. The backfield played a wonderful game, but the Berkeley defense was too strong for the team. Ernie played a great game at fullback throughout the game. He played a splen- did: game on defense and his long punts prevented many a score. In the last half Ernie tried for a field goal from the 45 yard line at a difficult angle. But the Berkeley line hasten- ed his kick and although directly between the posts it was not high enough, missing the cross-bar by only a few feet. In spite of injuries Joe Dearing at right-half, played a won- derful game both on offense and defense. Devoto played a great game on the defense. Many a Berkeley man on his way to a score’ was stopped by Devoto, our last defense. Kyle, our right half-back was in the game all the time. He played a great game on offense, gaining most of our yardage in the game with his smashing line-plunges. This was-the last scheduled game of the season but we hope pions of to get a game with Lick-Wilmerding High, the cham San Francisco and thé Peninsula League. This closes the 1920 season of American Football in Santa Rosa High School. Last year our team did not win a game but this year told a dif- ferent story. It has proven to be a very successful season with a wonderful record for a team that had only played football one season. Santa Rosi High won seven out of the ten games played, and two of those games lost were played with the Berkeley High which is decidedly too large a school for even competition. The Santa Rosa High Football Team of 1920 will go down in the annals of High School athletics as the best football team in this section of the state. 20 THE PORCUPINE Make Your Christmas Gift a PHOTOGRAPH Have it made now—It isn’t too early. A small deposit will hold them until Christmas NELSON STUDIO 438 Fourth Street We Will Accept Your Coupons SANTA ROSA BRANCH Bank of Htaly Head Office: San Franciseo Resources, $150,000,000 SAVINGS—COMMERCIAL—TRUST School Savings Accounts Solicited “VELVET” ICE CREAM and “GOLDEN WEST” BUTTER Made by Santa Rosa Creamery Grace Bros. Co. SECOND AND WILSON STS. SANTA ROSA, CALIF. TAXI-?- 81 CLOSED CARS -WHERE TOURING CARS ANY sic 611 FOURTH STREET OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE “BE PATRONIZERS OF ADVERTISERS” THE PORCUPINE Organizations BOYS? GLEE CLUB MALCOLM C. WEEKS, President Vice Pres.. JOSEPH DEARING Secretary, FRANK FELIZ This month has not been one of in-action for the club, for it has been on the program to handle the different affairs they have scheduled. During the first part of the month, the boys took part in a program; made their initial appearance before the Chamber of Commerce at one of their banquets in the Odd Fellows’ Hall. The program was carried out, with both boys and girls’ clubs taking part and making it a success. There are a number of other affairs which the club will take part in during the remaining part of the term, They in- clude that of the social center and the minstrel show which are being planned now. The minstrel show, the club is going to put on, promises to be the big hit of the season, GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB A girls’ Glee Club has been formed under the leadership of Miss Cockrane. They have organized with Adelaide Drum- mond as president, Josephine Speer as vice president, and Dorothy Seawell as secretary-treasurer. They are working up several numbers now to present in assembly. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE It should be of interest to the students of this school to know what is going on in the new Chamber of Cmmerce of this city, as the Associated Student Body is a member of that body. During the campaign for new memebrs the Governing Board voted to join the organization in order to co-operate and help promote the interests of the community. A sugges- tion was made by Miss Fisher to the effect that someone should be appointed to take out the membership and represent the school at the meetings.. President Snodgrass responded to THE PORCUPINE The Press Democrat Santa Rosa’s Leading Newspaper Largest and Most Complete Plant North of San Francisco Printing Ruling Binding LE ER AA se. PSR EO ORR GR MS Soh Order Your Christmas Cards Now SON ENON ROY Oe IS ae RT AO NG de oo SS EGER Y, Fditor and Proprietor. “BE PATRONIZERS OF ADVERTISERS” THE PORCUPINE 23 the suggestion by appointing Malcolm Weeks, who is filling the position with the greatest of interest. He. reports that the Chamber of Commerce is interested in all� school problems. Representative Weeks is assured that the work of organizing a Junior Chamber of Commerce will be taken up as soon as the proper authorities are in a position to undertake the problem. The Chamber of Commerce is glad to know that the High School is a member of their body and interested in the work they are undertaking. BEOGCK. HS? SOCIBEN President, TOM GRACE Vice Pres. W. F. COWAN, Jr. Secretary-Treasurer, ALFRED LUCAS The Block “S” Society is having a busy season of it at this time of the year, arranging the programs for the big school circus of which they are in-charge. This is going to be a big affair and the club has some new stunts, in the line of circus events in store for the public when the event comes off. Many new members are in the Society as the result of the football team placing in the championship class. This achieve- ment is the big talk of the school. and the community and at the same time makes the players in the game, members of the society. The above officers were elected, at one of the first meetings, to serve this term. Mr. Hodge is to be the manager of the circus, with all the members of the club to engage as as- sistants. THE PORCUPINE NEW YORK SHOP HERE SAN FRANCISCO and SAVE PETALUMA j )i hble’ S EXCLUSIVE SANTA ROSA STYLES WHERE STYLE REIGNS Pe all kinds of soft drinks, candies and tobaccos, call at - - - Irving Kiielsiaer’s Three-ten Mendocino Avenue Stanley Hosmer SCHOOL SUPPLIES “Che Caste Will Gell’’ :- The House of Quality SALISBURY’S Candies, Ice Cream and Luncheonette 515 Fourth Street =i Telephone 54] LS SUPPLIES Moore Heriot Phone 453 Fifth and Mendocino “BE PATRONIZERS OF ADVERTISERS” THE PORCUPINE SS _—. BOYS’ CLOTHING AND WHISKERS When a person studies the different types of boys’ clothing, he decides that some boys dress as human beings should but as for the others,—alas, they are hopeless. But if their cloth- ing is queer, their whiskers are worse. The boys who dress humanly wear corduroys, black socks, and a reasonable shoe. The others however, wear a full suit and then think themselves superior beings. If they would only be regular fellows instead of being so stuck up! The socks and shoes they wear, not to mention loud neckties which con- tain every color of the rainbow, are terrible. These fellows in- variably indulge in hot socks or white ones. They don’t realize that in the hosiery line, white is intended for girls. And their whiskers! We see some who allow their side whiskers to grow until the said whiskers are in danger of being mistaken for those of an English butler or those of some historical character of the revolutionary war. And as for their chins, the way some boys allow their beards to grow until they look-like some man from the backwoods, is a crime. We also find an extreme in the case of the little freshman who tries:to believe he is a man. “My razor pulled so last night when I shaved,” “My but is was agony.” Poor deluded little soul. Trying to believe he is_a man imagining he has whiskers and then rubbing a razor over his face. He will get over it some day. (Signed) C. SHARP. THE PCRCUPINE LATEST IN FOOTWEAR R. C. MOODEY SON 523-525 FOURTH ST. Eugene C.. Farmer Prescription Druggist FOURTH D STREETS KODAK SUPPLIES FOUNTAIN PENS “Known Values” in BOOKS Phonographs is the most important fea- School Supplies ture we know of. It is that feature in the Victrola and Sonora lines that led us Pictures to their selection, and that we find insures lasting satisfaction to the pur- Fine chaser. Stationery That we have the finest showrooms and _ largest stock in Sonoma County is another reason for com- ing in to see us before CORRICK’S Ree Saar Marlow’s Music House Largest Music Dealers Formerly In Sonoma County C. A. WRIGHTS 615 Fourth St. Santa Rosa Opposite Court House “BE PATRONIZERS OF ADVERTISERS” THE PORCUPINE Aanaly’s “Razz” Upon reading the most recent issue of the Analy school paper we gather, that had it not been for a certain basket ball game the publication would have had but little to say. The columns of the Analy Hi. School paper were literally filled with notes concerning a game with a pick-up team from Santa Rosa. It is true that there were several High School fellows on the team, but owing to the fact that they had never played together, and because of lack of practice they were beaten by a score of 26-29. We see no reason why the “Analyan” should make so much noise over a victory of three points, considering the fact that our fellows had not touched a_basket-ball for a year. There will be plenty of time for Analy to play our regular team later on in the season. THE OLD GAME He made.a run around the end, Was tackled from the rear, The right guard sat upon his neck, The fullback on his ear. The center sat upon his legs, Two ends sat on his chest; The, quarter and the half back then Sat down on him to rest. The left guard sat upon his head, A tackle on’ his face; The coroner was next called in To sit upon his case. —Ex. THE PORCUPINE PEDERSEN-SMITH FURNITURE COMPANY Interior Decorators Phone 384 635 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. AFTER SCHOOL TRY--- POZZI’S MILK SHAKES—ICE CREAM—CANDIES 107 Main Street Santa Rosa MARKET LAUNDRY N. K. IWAOKA—Phone 124R Wet Wash, Wet Wash Dry, Rough Dry We Do All Kinds of Finished Work. 14-16 Main Street Santa Rosa CLARK C. VAN FLEET PHONE 1073 Electrical Supplies For Home, Office and Store 642 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. AT THE DAVIS CANDY SHOP BEST CANDY, ICE CREAM AND LUNCHES Fifth St. and Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa “BE PATRONIZERS OF ADVERTISERS” THE PORCUPINE Miss O’Meara—Can you give me a sentence containing the words “detest and deduce?” Duke P.—Sure. I flunked in de test and me folks gave me de duce. THE. BACULTY YELLE Give them the Ex. The Ex. The Ex. Cliff M—‘“‘Do you know I feel like 10 cents.” M. Boone—“Well, every thing seems to have gone up since the war.” Miss Mott—Can't you answer my questions without scratch- ing your head for ideas. Joe Deering—I’m not scratching for ideas. Mrs. Hodge— What did the children say when you told them there was no Santa Claus?” Mr. Hodge—“They wanted to know if I had just found it out.”—Ex. Mr. McCarthy—If I now put the number seven on the board, what number immediately comes to your mind? M. Ward—Eleven. Ethel G.—‘“Why David its only 6:00 o’clock, I told you to come after supper.” D. Kyle—“That’s what I’m after.” THE PORCUPINE Snappy! Athletic Clothing, Sweaters and Young Mens’ Furnishings Brooks Clothing Co. 509 Fourth Street Santa Rosa SANTA ROSA PRINTERY A. C. McWILLIAMS Cards, Stationery, Booklets Programmes, Announcements Phone 1192 Fifth Street, Near D Street a7 eo) tm On ) Ee YY an’ QUICK METHOD CLEANERS | Y OP WO) BW) © AGW WE CLEAN ’EM Telephone 743 135 Fourth Street SANTA ROSA TENT AND AWNING COMPANY Phone 845 STORM AND STACK COVERS CANVAS GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS E. O. Erbentraut, Manager Corner Fifth and D Streets Santa Rosa, California “BE PATRONIZERS OF ADVERTISERS” THE PORCUPINE 31 Miss Fisher—Gerald your essay is poorly written. I think I shall tell your father. Gerald G.—-I wish you would; he wrote it. Jack W.—Ma won't let me use the machine any more. Dorothy V.—Why? Jack W.—TI forgot to clean the hairpins out of it last night: EVOLUTION: reshman— Please, sir I did not hear the question.” Sopl.— “Didn’t hear the question,” Junior—‘ What?” Senior— Huh?” Mr. Weber—I see many, absent students in the vacant seats this morning. 5d Mother—Did Mervyn take one of those flowers in the hall last. night ? Letha—No mother, why do you. ask? Mother—I thought I heard him say, “I will steal just one.” R. Carey—What part of the body is the scrimage. Miss Clark—W¢h-a-t? R. Carey—I read that Deter was hurt in the scrimage. Joe at Freshman Reception. Joe D.— TI could waltz to heaven with you.” Margaret H.—‘‘Can’t you reverse?” The prisoner threw the magazines across his cell in disgust and cursed eloquently. “Nothing but continued stories,” he growled, and I’m to be hung next Tuesday.” At opposite end of the sofa, They sit with vain regrets. She has been eating onions, He, smioking cigarettes. THE PORCUPINE TELEPHONE 398 Walden’s Garage Automobile Repairing General Machine Work Accessories and Supplies Agents for WILLYS-KNIGHT and OVERLAND OPEN ALL NIGHT AND SUNDAY 520-526 Fifth Street Santa Rosa, Calif. Telephone 937 Best of Repair Work W. H. PERKINS CYCLERY AND SPORTING GOODS PIERCE-ARROW BICYCLES Native Sons’ Building 406 Mendocino Avenue Santa Roéga, Calif. Healey Shoe Co. Only Good Shoes Overton Hotel Bidg 512 Fourth Street Jacobs’ CANDY ICE CREAM DANCING , “BE PATRONIZERS OF ADVERTISERS” THE PORCUPINE 33 Lost—Near the High School, a cow belonging to an old woman with brass knobs on her horns. . Miss Gray—‘If anything should go wrong with this experi- ment; we and the laboratory might be blown sky high. Come closer, students, so that you may be better able to follow me, A girl doesn’t have to wash dishes to have a rought chap on her hands. DEFINITION OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PAPER. A high school paper is an institution in which the editors get the blame, the business manager the experience and the printer gets the money, (if there is any.) QUILLS. You all know of the elephant, A. thick-skinned beast so tall; And the lashes of his keepers, He does not mind at all, Now, from this, fellow-students, You should draw the lesson fine; And do not heed the quills and darts, Of the prickly “Porcupine.” Of all sad words of tongue or pen The saddest are these: I’ve flunked again.” 4 aa Pr na C. Morrill—Going up to hear the lecture on appendicitis night? B. Cdwan—No, I’m tired of these organ recitals. oa 4: 4 Ernie N.—‘“‘Generally speaking girls are V. Hardenbrook—“Are what?” Ernie N.—‘“Generally speaking. ” x V. Pomeroy—What is a secret? F. Grace—Anything two girls don’t know. 34 THE PORCUPINE KEEGAN BROS. Home of Hart, Schaffner and Marx GOOD- CLOTHES Fourth at B Street Santa Rosa St. Rose Drug Store ‘Thanks, Call Again” WM McK. STEWART, Prop. Fourth and A Streets Santa Rosa SANTA ROSA PIONEER LAUNDRY COMPANY Phone 158 D. P. MACK, President and Manager The Largest and Best Equipped Laundry North of San Francisco 130, 132, 134 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. For “Real Pep” Ride in a NASH SIX HOUTS, HILLIARD BRIDGFORD PHONE 527 522 Fifth Street , Santa Rosa, Calif. “BE PATRONIZERS OF ADVERTISERS” THE PORCUPINE 35 Don’t put these jokes too near your face, Or you'll be blown to chowder, It’s dangerous to place dry things So near a store of powder. Joe B.—(drawing)—Got a thumb tack? Ethel G.—No, use your finger nail. V. Deter—Gee! my bones ache. Gus Karnes—Yes, headaches are a nuisance. “Shall I brain him?” cried the hazer, And the victim’s courage fled. “You can’t, he is a freshman, Just hit him in the head. Senior—‘“So your efforts to get on the foot ball team were fruitless?” Freshie—“Oh, no; they gave me a lemon.” Thyra M.—‘My face is my fortune.” Bill C.—‘Oh, poverty is no disgrace.” Pat—‘My brother is living in Ireland, and says he’s delight- edie Mike— Delighted at living in Ireland?” Pat—“No! Delighted to be living!” Mr. Weber (Hist 12)—What is the Liberty Bell? M. Ward—tThe bell at the end of the eighth period. LINES BY THE JANITOR. The school bell tolls the knell of closing day ; The rushing kids pass quickly out in glee, The teachers homeward plod their weary way, And leave the school to microbes and to me. For Sale—A bulldog—will eat anything—very fond of chil- dren. THE PORCUPINE CLAYPOOL’S PHARMACY THE PLACE TO BUY DRUGS JERRY W. CLAYPOOL Class '93, Proprietor 4438 FOURTH STREET, SANTA ROSA PHONE 24 Nea Sporting gl, Goods (. for Christmas I have the things you want PICK’EM OUT EARLY MAILER’S HARDWARE CO. 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