Sheridan High School - Bronc Yearbook (Sheridan, WY)

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THE OCKSIIEPERIDA 7 Ih liMi (after a pause)—Yes. sir. I've considered the matter carefully, and 1 can’t translate it. Philip Spear has gone to Washington, D. C , for a few months. We hope, however, that he will return to graduate with the class. Teacher—Translate “The rooms were decorated with green boughs.” Pupil—Die Zimmer sind mit gruenen Bauen bedeckt. “Sie unterhielt” means “she entertained. ” Claire—Well, now, why couldn’t they have used “er?” The Seniors had laboratory for an entire week in December, making up for the delay which the lack of apparatus at the beginning of the year caused. The Virgil class is thinking seriously of getting a revolving chair for Seymour. Then, when he recites he can turn around so that those in the rear may hear him. Mr. Murphy—Where have we met this man Moissan before? Lorena—I never met him. Hoy—In an electric furnace. The unfortunates who have been obliged to take most of their examinations find a melancholy pleasure in the fact that everyone will suffer at the next examination. It is to be hoped that Miss Cooper does not call the roll every day during Philip’s absence, for it requires all Helen’s self-control to keep from answering “here” for him. “Professor” was inconsolable at having to miss the Shrine on the afternoon of the Ceremonial session, but his sorrow ct'rtainly could not have equalled that of his German classes. Mabel believes firmly in the maxim. “Employ thy time well, if thou wouldst gain leisure.” Hut to make sure she takes leisure first and employs her time well the week before exams. Mr. Murphy—What is the difference between carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide? Herbert—One’ll kill you and the other won’t. Let’s not try it. In Latin: “After a long time Calchus broke his voice. ” “He was silent twice in five days.” “Mars stood out in front, but I don’t know what he looked like.” Prof.—Next sentence, Claire. Claire—Me? Prof.—I believe you’re the only Claire in the class. Claire—Yes, but this is so sudden. Most of the teachers said that they were disappointed with our examination papers —well, so were we. However, everyone seemed more than satisfied at the result of the advanced algebra class examinations. At last 1911 has come, the year which to us, as Freshmen, seemed so far off. In less than six months we shall have passed forever from High school life. Let us get the most possible out of this short time left to us. Miss Cooper—Mabelle, please explain that paragraph. Mabelle—Well, I didn’t hear it; I was thinking. The effect being so disastrous, let’s hope that Mabelle seldom thinks. The A division of English IV’ appreciate Miss Cooper’s treat of Sandwich and Bacon, which they have been enjoying quite frequently the past few weeks. However, if one may he allowed to make a suggestion, wouldn’t a change in diet occasionally be better ? The two divisions of Senior English are studying Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” and Spencer’s “Faerie Queen.” The first of the four book reviews is off our minds, and many of us took “Hamlet,” which is re-

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6 THE OCKSHEPERIDA negie library, and as society editor for The Sheridan Post. If you have something you wish to quote, give it to your editor for an Alumni note. If you have something to confess, give it to the ‘‘Old Folks’ editor” of S. II. S. Henry Adams, who was president of the class of ’05, is at the present time making a brilliant success as superintendent of the agents and traveling salesmen of the Oliver Typewriter company, Albany, New York. Elmer Polly, president of the class of ’10. is employed this year by the Parkman .Mercantile company, Parkman, Wyoming. However, Elmer cannot resist the temptation to make a short visit to Sheridan every few months. Miss Pearl Burns has returned to Sheridan for her Christmas vacation, and owing to her health will remain here until about the last of February. Pearl says she is very fond of Chicago, but it certainly is very pleasant to be able to spend a few weeks in Sheridan. By Georgia Sheldon. The Seniors began the new year right with new class pins. Willis—Spencer was given a grant of land along with Sir Walter Raleigh. Prof. Ilerbst has started a new system of arithmetic, by which two from eight leaves five. Lorena rushed into assembly the other day and gasped ”0, I’ve lost my oral composition.” One does not think Mr. Murphy as being mercenary, yet it is true that gold sticks to his fingers. One of the Virgil class translated “ju-venta” as “young men,” and next would come to “positis excuviis.” but Miss Furr mercifully avoided that painful operation bv interrupting the recitation. Mr. Murphy—We make charcoal from wood, bone and—anybody? (General laugh.) Can anyone please tell Helen how to “quill a toothpick?” She may need one in Chemistry some day. Jeannette Tschirgi was absent the first day after vacation, on account of illness. Too much holidays, evidently. Ruth (translating)—The German women knit just like the men smoke. This would seem impossible. We hear that Will has actually been working—shovelling the snow off the walk. The request must have been urgent indeed. Prof.—Helen, please go to the board. That’s a piece of chalk. Now, consider the matter.

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8 THE OCKSIIEPERIDA quired. The other three may be selected from a special list. “The ample house of Deiphobus was given to dames, having been overcome by Vul-eanus. ’ ’ Miss Purr—Would you advertise that you had an ample house for rent ? Or il you wanted to collect your fire insurance, would you say your house had been overcome by Vulcanus? Boer v Do loth y jutll -1910 By Nova Moody. Half a loaf is better than no vacation. Hurrah for Miss Koeken, the guardian angel of the Junior class!! What about Cicero exams. Juniors? Are we cast down about it? May be. Charlie Jackson says that “nobody don’t remember nothin’ after vacation.” Edith Manlove spent the Christmas holidays at her father’s ranch near Sheridan. Whose Annapolis pin is it, Florence Taylor? Do tell us and satisfy our curiosity. Dorothy Buell is absent from school on account of illness. The Juniors hope to see her back soon. Misses Koeken and Cooper are absent from school on account of illness. The pupils all extend their best wishes for speedy recovery, and hope to see the two teachers back at their posts within a short time. What made the Furr fly one morning not long ago? The cat came in through the window. Dorothy B.—Miss Koeken, why did you change those seats up in the assembly? Esther Waugh—Oh, say, Dody, the seats are still there. Man may be descended from a monkey, but it’s an nnqestioned fact that woman springs from a mouse. Ask Margaret Odi-orne about it, please. .Miss Furr—Charles, you may bring me the five cents tomorrow. Charles Jackson—Oh. gosh. Miss Furr, I never have any change. If you loiter in the hallway, If you talk upon the stairs, If you whisper during assembly. Or if you sit in pairs. You had better be more careful And you’ve got to look about For Professor Hawkes will get you If you don’t watch out.